Second Generation
Family of Henry BONNER/BENNER/BANNER (1) & Charity Eleanor MARTIN

2. Joseph BANNER Sr., 3951, M. Born on 28 Dec 1749 in Pennsylvania.7 Joseph died in Stokes Co.,NC on 24 Apr 1838; he was 88.

Notes:
1771 - Surry Co., NC - Joseph is on the tax list showing one pole.

1772 - Surry Co.,NC - Joseph is on the tax list showing one pole.

Feb Court 1775 - Surry Co.,NC, Joseph Banner mentioned in the Estate Settlement of Zachariah Cadle.

13 Jul 1776 - Ephriam#W3923 and Joseph#W8517 both volunteered at Old Richmond, NC in Surry County under Cap.Richard Goode and Lt. Thomas Coan and marched under Col. Martin Armstrong to Fishing Creek in Wilkes County. This expedition was to relieve a Fort on the Watauga which was besieged by the Indians. While at Fishing Creek they received Intelligence that the Fort was relieved. They then marched back to Surry County and were placed under the command of Col. Joseph Williams and Major John Thurston and they were marched to the Long Island of Holston and lay there for 3 to 4 weeks. They were joined by Virginia troops under the command of General Christie to the Indian towns on the Tennessee River. On their arrival the Indians retreated and their troops destroyed several of the Indian towns. While they were there a treaty of peace was made with the Indian Chiefs Connistola and Black Headed Partridge Chestnut. They served 5 more months and were discharged in December by Cap. Richard Goode. Both lost their discharges. [The American Revolution began April 17, 1775, North Bridge, Concord, Mass.]

1 Dec 1776 - Joseph and Ephriam discharged from the military.

28 Dec 1778 - From Joseph Winstons Land Entry Book - Joseph Banner enters 640 acres of land in Surry
County on both sides of the Meadow Fork of the Bigg Creek of Dan River adjoining Lewis Conners line
of Underhills Plantation running up the creek adjoining the great meadows of the iron mine for complliment. Warrant granted.

14 May 1779 - Surry Co.,NC - Ordered as jurors. . . . Stephen Clayton.. . . Abraham Martin. . . . . Joseph Banner. . . . . .Thomas Briggs and others.

1 Jun 1779 - Ephriam and Joseph volunteered again at Old Richmond, NC in Surry County under Capt. Halbert
and Col. Martin Armstrong. They stayed for a few days at Old Richmond to organize the troops to go on
scouting parties against the Tories. They were commanded by Maj. Winston in a mounted command
through Surry up the Little Yadkin along the Dan River to the Yadkin River. Ephriam served 12
months on this tour. Joseph returned home and joined the company the next day at Burnt Mills in Surry
County about 20 miles to the south of the Yadkin. He then marched home and was discharged for a while
He was then classed as a Minute Man to march at a moments warning. He served in this manner for about
12 months until Aug 1980.

11 Jun 1779 - Joseph entered land grant #959, Entry #1127, Book #65, page #261 for 640 acres on the both sides of the grassy fork of the Big Creek of the Dann(Dan) River.
"State of North Carolina
Joseph Winston Entry Officer of Claims of Lands
in the County of Surry Greeting--
You are hereby required as soon as may be
to lay off and survey for Joseph Banner - - - a tract
or parcel of Land Containing Six hundred & forty acres
in the County aforesaid on both sides of the
Meadow fork, of the Bigg Creek of Dan River
adjoining of Lewis Conner's land of underhills
Plantation, running up the Creek, Including
the Great Meadow of the Iron Mines for Compliment.
Observing the act of assembly in such case made
and provided for running out Lands, two Just and
fair plans, With this warrant you are to transmit to
the Secretarys Office Without Delay Given under
my hand at Office this 11 Day of June ----1779.
Joseph Winston, Entry

10 Aug 1779 - Surry Co.,NC - Joseph served on Grand Jury.

Aug 1780 - Joseph then volunteered under Cap. John Halbert and Lt. Mark Harden for a 3 month tour. He rendezoused at the Shallow Ford and marched from there to Mecklenburg and joined a regiment under Cap. Paistley. At that time the British Army was one mile away and they came in contact with the British and had a fight. William Locke of Salisbury was killed. His army retreated and marched all night under Gen.Davidison to Salisbury to the 12 mile creek near the South Carolina line. There they joined the main army under Gen.Daniel Morgan and Col.William Washington [Cousin of George Washington and a calvary officer]. Joseph was appointed to built Gen. Daniel Morgans tent and then haul provisions for Col. William Washingtons horses. He remained there until his term expired and was then was appointed to the care of a baggage wagon with the sick and hauled them back to Old Town in Surry County,NC. He accompanied the regiment to Salisbury and was discharged by Cap. John Morgan. Ephriam was on this same tour and he was taken sick with a fever and remained sick until his term expired. He returned back to the Old Trading Fort and was discharged in Nov. by Col. Paistley.

9 Oct 1781 - Surry Co.,NC, Benjamin and Joseph Banner are witnesses to the will of Phillip Clayton.

14 Feb 1782 - Surry Co,NC - Joseph served as a juror.

1782 - Orange Co.,Va. Joseph is on the 1790 census in Orange Co.,Va., showing 3 white persons(?) under Andrew Shepherd. It is possible that Joseph was in Orange Co.,Va. for a few years,at least long enough to make the census, then returned to NC? [NOTE:From Surry County, Vol. I, art. #623, is information on the Shepherd Family. William and James Shepherd came from Orange Co.,Va.. between 1760-1766. William returned to Orange Co. about 1783. James Shepherd stayed in Stokes Co.,NC,[ Surry Co. at that time] and died in 1781. His son, Henry, returned to Orange Co.,Va.]

May Court 1784 - Surry Co.,NC, Benjamin and Joseph Banner proved as witnesses to Phillip Claytons will. Phillip Clayton died between Oct 1781 and May 1784.

2 Jan 1784 - Surry County, NC - Joseph Banner entered Grant #1369, Entry #25, Book #77, Page 36 for 182 acres beg. at white oak in Aaron Linville & John Bradley's corner.

11 May 1785 - Surry Co.,NC Entry #1127, 640 acres
"Six Hundred and Forty acres of Land surveyed for Joseph Banner
in the County of Surry, on both sides of the grassy fork of Bigg Creek
of Dann River, Beginning on a Spanish Oak in John Martins Line
Where Lewis Conners Line Intersects running west one hundred chain
to a post South Sixty four chain to a black oak then East
a hundred chain & thence North to the first Station.
Certified on 11th of May 1785 by me Cha. McAnally, Surv.

11 Feb 1786 - Surry Co,NC - John Ring vs John Waggonon: JOSEPH BANNER served on the jury.

12 May 1786 - Surry Co.,NC - JOSEPH BANNER and Thomas Briggs on Jury.

15 Aug 1786 - Surry Co.,NC - William Dobson vs. David Evans: Joseph Banner served on jury.

Nov Court 1786 -Surry Co.,NC, Estate Settlement of John Love which includes land in Virginia mentions, Joseph Banner, Moses Martin and Anthony Bitting.

17 May 1787 - Surry Co.,NC - Wm. T. Lewis vs. Gibson Wooldridge - Joseph Banner on jury.

9 Aug 1787 - Joseph issued Grant #959 for 640 acres, #967. - see 11 Jun 1779.

15 Aug 1787 - "State of North Carolina..........#25
Joseph Winston Entry Officer of Claims for Lands in the
County of Surry. To the surveyor of Sd. County Greeting---
You are hereby required as soon as may be to lay
off and survey for Joseph Banner.....a tract or parcel
of Land containing two hundred......acres in the
County aforesaid--------Beginning at a White Oak on
the East side of the Middle Fork of Blews Creek.
being the South East corner of Aaron Linvilles land
and adjoining John Bradley and John Winstons
line then running West with Sd. lines crossing
Sd. creek for compliment-------------
Observing the act of assembly in Such case made
and provided for Running out Lands two Just and
Fare plots with this warrent you are to transmit to
the Secretary's Office without Delay.
Given under my hand the 15th day August
1787. Jo. WInston, Entr."

16 Aug 1787 - Surry Co,NC - Ordered to appear as jury at next court, Jos. Banner, Thomas Briggs...... and others.

13 Nov 1787 - Surry Co.,NC - Grand Jury: Joseph Banner and Thomas Briggs and others.

17 Nov 1787 - Surry Co.,NC - Court of P's and Q's
"Present Wm. Hughlett, Esquire. Adjourned till tomorrow at 9 o'clock
Tuesday, 13th, court met according to adjournment.
Present were George Hauser, Wm. Hughlett, Jon Randleman, Esquires.
The Grand Jury being impannelled and sworn....Patrick McGibbony,Foreman
Wm. MARTIN, John Lynch, Joseph Gentry, John Wright, David Riggs, Wm. Hickman, Sam Smith, Gabriel Waggoner, JOSEPH BANNER, THOMAS BRIGGS, Wm. Crutchfield, Hugh Morris and Reuben Shore. Discussed 2 deeds. Wm. Cupples and ANDREW JACKSON, Esquires. Each produced a license for honorable Sam Ashe and John Williams, Esquires, two of the Judges of the Superior Court of Law and Equity, authorizing and empowering them to practise as attorneys in the Several County Courts of Pleas and Quarter Sessions within this state with Testimonials of their having heretofore taken the necessary Oaths and are admitted to practise in this Court.240

4 Apr 1789 - "By a scale of 200 poles to an Inch - #25
North Carolina Surry County
One hundred and Eighty two acres
of Land Surveyed for Joseph Banner
the 4th day of April 1789.
Beginning at a white oak in Aaron Linvilles & John
Bradleys Corner on the East side of the middle fork of Belews Creek
running west thirty degrees South in said Linvilles Line twenty
Seven chain and an half to a Hickory Saplin in Leonard R. Bradleys
line then west in sd. line seven chain and an half to said Bradleys
Corner a Black Oak. thence South with sd. line twenty five
chain to a post oak near John Fares line then west with said
Line forty chain to Fears[Fare or Fair??] corner then north to Linvilles line.
Certified by Charles McAnally"

10 May 1790 - Stokes Co.,NC - #1, Deed (360.3.8 acres) Division of land of Henry Banner to Joseph Banner , Deed Book #1, page 197.
Agreeable to the instructions of JOSEPH BANNER, executor of the estate of HENRY
BANNER deceased, I have laid off the following Lott of land, Containing
three hundred and Sixty Acres, & three quarters acre, + .8 poles. As it was
durected by JOSEPH WINSTON esq. GEORGE HAUSER & JOSEPH WAGGONER, Chosen
for that purpose by the said JOSEPH BANNER; & TRAUGOTTE BAGGE, Agreeable to
the will of said HENRY BANNERs deceased. Beginning at a White Oak in
the old West line, Running North with JOHN CLEATONs Lott forty six Chains &
Sixty eight links to a pine, East forty four Chains and a quarter to a Corner
Near Buffaloe ford, South with EPHRIAM BANNERs line, Eleven Chains and
twenty seven links to a Walnut, East forty seven Chain to a pine, South
thirty two Chains and Seventy five links to a Spanish Oak, West Seventy
Chains and fifty links to a Willow by the Creek, Thence South Nine degrees
east, two chains to a Walnut. South three degrees West, four chains and a
half to a White Oak, West one degree South, Five Chains to a persimmon tree
in the lane, And thence West, ten degrees North Nineteen Chains and ninety
five links to the beginning. Certified by CHARLES McANALLY Surver.--

10 Dec 1790 - Surry Co.,NC or Stokes Co.(??) Joseph issued Grant #1369 on #1432.

1790 - Stokes Co.,NC - Joseph is on the tax list in Cap. Hill's District, paying taxes on 860 acres, one white poll and 2 black polls.

1791 - Stokes Co.,NC - Joseph is on the tax list in Cap. Blackburn's District paying taxes on 860 acres with 2 polls(white and black counted together).

1792 - Stokes Co.,NC - Joseph is on the tax list in Cap. Blackburn's District paying taxes on 840 acres and 3 polls(white and black counted together).

1793 - Stokes Co.,NC - Joseph is on the tax list in Cap. Banner's District paying taxes on 820 acres and with 1 white poll and 2 black polls.

1794 - Stokes Co., NC - Joseph is on the tax list in Cap. Banner's District paying taxes on 840 acres and one white poll.

Deed Book #8, page 157
12 Mar 1823 - Stokes County, NC
"Know all men by these presents that I JOSEPH BANNER SR. of the
County & State aforesaid of the one part & MICHAEL DOUB of the said County & State of the other part witness In that the said JOSEPH BANNER SR. for and in consideration of the sum of Three hundred & seventy five Dollars to him in hand paid by the said MICHAEL DOUB the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have bargained sold and delivered & by these presents do hereby bargain sell and deliver unto the said MICHAEL DOUB a Negro boy slave named PETER about twelve years of age to have and to hold the said Negro boy the right title and claim free from the incumbrance of any person or persons whatsoever. In Witness whereof I do hereto set my hand & seal this 12th day of March 1823.
Witness C. L. Banner JOSEPH BANNER SR. SEAL
Stokes County March Term 1824. The execution of the within Bill of Sale was duly proved in open court by the oath of C. L. Banner and ordered to be Registered and Recorded.
Matt R. Moore, C. C.
By M. M. Moore, D. C."

Deed Book #8, page 117
12 September 1823 - Stokes County,NC
" Know all men by these presents that we JOSEPH BANNER SR. & JOSEPH V. GREGG of the County of Stokes & State of North Carolina for and in the consideration of the sum of Two hundred & seventy five Dollars to us in hand paid by JOHN BANNER of the County of Stokes aforesaid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have given bargained & sold and by these presents do give bargain & sell unto the said JOHN BANNER a certain Negro boy slave name SAM, about eight yearsof
Age in August last to have and to hold to him the said JOHN BANNER. This Executors &
adminstrators forever and we do hereby warrant & defend and will forever warrant and defend
the titleto the said negro SAM against ourselves our executors administrators and against the title
or claim of any one claiming from under us and against the title or claim of everyone whatsoever.
We do covenant & bind ourselves that we are fully entitled ot all the right title & interest in the said
Negro boy SAM. In witness whereof we do hereby set our hands & seals this 12th day of
September 1823.
Joseph Banner,Sr. SEAL
Jo. V. Gregg SEAL
Signed, Sealed & delivered in presence of us
C. L. Banner
Stokes County September Term 1823 The execution of the within Bill of Sale from JOSEPH BANNER
and Jo.V. GREGG was proven in open court by CONSTANTINE L. BANNER and ordered
to be registered and Recorded.
Matt R. Moore, C. C.
By Wm. H. Lyon,D. C. "

16 Jun 1826 - Stokes Co.,NC - From the Pension Record of Christopher Eaton, an affidavit by Joseph Banner,Sr.
Joseph Banner, an aged old man, resident of Stokes ­ he has been
acquainted with Christopher Valentine (or Eater or Eaton) since he was
young. Banner knew him when he was an orphan boy bound to Capt. Bynum in
then Surry County. Bynum was Banner's neighbor. Eaton returned to
William Boyles, also in Banner's neighborhood. Banner was informed by
"his brother-in-law" or Charles Mcanally who was in the Battle of Gates
Defeat that Christopher was in the battle and he then expected he was
killed or taken prisoner as he was missing for some time. Christopher
returned to William Boyles and afterwards Banner saw Christopher at the
old Moravian town under Capt. William Shepperd in the cavalry guarding
and carrying the prisoners from the Battle of Kings Mountain towards
Hillsborough.

Deed Book #9, page 23
16 Mar 1827 - Stokes Co.,NC
"Know all men by these presents that I JOSEPH BANNER, SENR.
for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars to me in hand
paid by JOHN BANNER of the County and State aforesaid the receipt whereof is hereby fully acknowledged hath given granted bargained and sold and do by these presents give grant bargain and sell unto the said JOHN BANNER his heirs and assigns a certain negro girl by the name of Fratry [Franky] at the age of fourteen or thereabouts to have and to hold the aforesaid negro girl Frantry [Frankey] to him the said JOHN BANNER his heirs executors administrators or assigns to warrant and defend the title of said negrro Fratry [Frankey] to the said JOHN BANNER his heirs and assigns forever against the lawful claim or claims of all and every person or persons whatsoever.
It witness whereof I the said JOSEPH BANNER SENR. hereunto set my hand and seal this 16th day of March AD 1827. Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of
PHILLIP KISER Joseph Banner,Senr. SEAL
Stokes County March Term 1827 The execution of the within bill of sale was duly proven in
Open Court by PHILLIP KISER and ordered to be Registered.
M. R. Moore, C. C.
by C. L. Banner, D. C."

Deed Book #10, page 96
20 Oct 1828 - Stokes County, NC
"Know all men by these presents that I JOSEPH BANNER of the County of Stokes & State
of North Carolina for and in consideration of the sum of Two Hundred & Twenty Dollars to me
in hand paid by ADAM FRY of the County and state aforesaid the receipt whereof is
hereby acknowledged have bargained sold and delivered in fair and open market unto
the said ADAM FRY his heirs and assigns forever a Certain Negro woman slave named
Edy about the age of twenty two years which said negro woman I warrant and
defend unto the said ADAM FRY his heirs and assigns forever against the claim or demand
of my self my heirs or all other persons whosoever. In Witness whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this 20th day of October A.D. 1828. Joseph Banner SEAL
Test Thos. T. Armstrong
Stokes County Sept. Term 1830. The execution of the within bill of sale was duly proven
by Thos. T. Armstrong & ordered to be registered. Matt. R. Moore, C. C.
by Gid. Moore, D. C.

4 Jun 1829 -"In the name of God Amen
I Joseph Banner Sr. of the County of
Stokes in the state of North Carolina being of perfect &
sound mind & mimory and calling unto mind
the mortality of my body as knowing that is appointed for
all men once to die, have thought proper this day to
make and ordain & publish and by these present have
made and ordained& published this my last will
and Testament in manner and form as follows.
First, I recommend my soul into the hands
of the Amighty God who gave it and my body to
the earth to be buried decently at the discretion of
my executors, and as touching such worldly
Estate whereof I am possessed, I give bequeath and
dispose of the same in manner & form hereinafter
mentioned Viz.
Secondly that all my just debts be paid by my
Executors out of my Estate.
Thirdly, I give and bequeath to my SON CHARLES BANNER the
sum of five shillings and no more he having had his
share heretofore--Fourthly I give to my DAUGHTER
CHARITY BRIGGS during her natural life, and then to be
equally divided between her heirs, my negro woman Lucy
and her increase, to them & their heirs forever--
Fifthly. I give and bequeath to my THREE GRAND SONS CHARLES PEPLES,
SETH PEPLES & BANNER PEPLES, sons of my DAUGHTER RUHAMER
PEPLES, my negro boy Ben & my negro girl Rose & her increase
to be equally divided between them, share and share alike.
Sixthly. I give and bequeath to my DAUGHTER MARY GRIGG
the sum of five shillings & no more, she having had her
share heretofore. Seventhly. I give and bequeath to my
DAUGHTER SARAH MCANALLY,two negro girls (viz) Jenny
and Vina and their increase.
Seventhly I give and bequeath to my SON JOSEPH BANNER
my negro girl Edy and her increase, and
my negro boy Ivy[or Levy?].
Eightly, it's my will and my desire that my
tract of land lying on the south side of Dan River containing three hundred
and fifteen acres including the muster ground be sold to the
highest bidder, and the money arising from the sale of said
Land to be applied to the payment of my Just debts
I give and bequeath to my SON JOSEPH BANNER one hundred and fifty
acres of land, to be laid off on the east side of the tract of land
where I now live so as to include the house and improvement
whereon the said JOSEPH now lives. The balance or remaining
part of my land (after taking off the hundred and fifty acres for my
SON JOSEPH) and the balance of all my estate not otherwise
disposed of heretofore I leave in the hands of my WIFE,
SARAH BANNER during her natural life, and after her
decease to be sold and divided between, CHARITY BRIGGS,
WIFE OF JESSE BRIGGS, The HEIRS OF RUHAMER PEPLES, SARAH
MCANALLY WIFE OF CHARLES MCANALLY, AND JOSEPH
BANNER share and share alike.
Lastly I nominate & appoint, my SON JOSEPH BANNER & my
SON IN LAW CHARLES MCANALLY, Executors of this my last will
& testament,
In witness whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and affixed my seal this 4th day of
June AD 1829." Joseph Banner,Sr. SEAL
Signed sealed published & declared
by the said testator as his last will
& testament in the presence of us
who have signed the same as witnesses
in each others presence.
Reuben D. Golding
Shadrach Morris [looks like Shodra Mellarri?]
J.(Jeremiah) Gibson

Deed Book #10, page 153
13 Dec 1831 - Stokes County, NC
"Know all men by these presents that I
JOSEPH BANNER, SENR. for in consideration of the sum of two hundred dollars
to me in hand paid by CHARLES McANALLY the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged
have bargained sold and delivered and by these presents do bargain sell and deliver
unto the said CHARLES McANALLY a negro boy named JOHN aged about six years the
right and title of the said Negro boy slave. I warrant and defend to the said
CHARLES McANALLY his heirs and assigns forever Given under my hand and seal
this 13th day of September 1831. Joseph Banner, Senr. SEAL
Joseph Banner, Junr.
Stokes County, Sept. Term 1831. The execution of the within Bil of Sale was proven
by Joseph Banner, Jr. & ordered to be registered. M. R. Moore, C. C.
by Gid. E. Moore, D. C."

14 Sept 1832 - Stokes County, NC
"Court of Pleas & quarter Sessions September 1832
on this 14th day of September 1832 personally appeared in open
Court before the Justices of the Court of pleas & quarter sessions for
the County of Stokes aforesaid now sitting Joseph Banner a resident of
the County of Stokes & State of North Carolina aged eighty two years
the 28th of last December who being first duly sworn according to the law
doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the
benefit of the act of Congress passed 7th June 1832-
That he entered the Service of the United States under the following
named officers & served as herein stated-
That he volunteered the 18th of July 1776 at Old Richmond
Surry County now Stokes under Capt. Richard Goode marched under Col.
Martin Armstrong to the mulberry fields commonly called Fishing
Creek in Wilkes County the expedition was to relieve a fort which
was beseiged by the Indians on the Watauga River while at
fishing creek received intelligence that the fort was relieved
we remained encamped at fishing creek 3 weeks was marched
back to Surry County was then placed under the command of
Col. Joseph Williams & Major Joseph Winston and marched to the
Long Island of Holsten lay there about four weeks waiting for
the arrival of Virginia Troops. Soon after they arrived were all
marched under the command of Genl. Christie to the Indian Towns on
Tennessee River. On the arrival of our troops the Indians fled we
destroyed their towns & remained there until there was a treaty
of peace concluded with the Indians. Were then marched
back and discharged about the first of December 1776.
-that his discharge is either lost or destroyed-
1 June 1779 rendevoused at Old Richmond under Capt. John
Halbert Lieutenant Robt. Hill four or five days. The object was to form
small scouting parties to disarm & suppress the disaffected
part of the community. The party he was attached to was
commanded by Maj. Winston marched to the head of the Little
Yadkin from thence crossed the mountains & down Dan River from
there crossed the country to the Yadkin River marched down the
river & arrived at Old Richmond was permitted to return home on
furlow[furlough] and joined the Company the next day at the burnt
mills in Surry County marched that night about 20 miles to the
South side of the Yadkin was then march back home & discharged
for a short time (served in the above named tour five or six weeks)
being classed as minute men to march on such ocassions at a
moments warning. Served in that manner on various scouting
parties for about twelve months until August 1780. He then turned out
volunteer under Capt. John Morgan & Lieutenant Mark Harden for a
three months tour rendevoused at the Shallow Ford. Marched from
there to Martenburg & joined the regiment under Col. Paistly at that
time the British army was in a mile from us. Our Cavalry
come in contact with the British advance & had a fight in which
Mr. Locke of Salisbury was Killed. That night our army retreated
and marched all night under Gen. Sumner and arrived at Salisbury
to the 12 mile creek near the South Carolina line. There joined the
main army under Gen. [Daniel] Morgan & Col. [Charles] Washington assisted
in buiding Genl. Morgans marhaos[marchale] tent was then employed
in hauling provisions for Col. [Charles] Washingtons company of horses.
Remained there until his term expired. Was then appointed
to the care of a baggage wagon with the sick and hauled them
back (to Old Town[Bethabara] Surry County, now Stokes) accompanied the regiment
to Salisbury. Discharged thinks sometime in November by
Capt. Morgan that he don't know what has come of
his discharge the day of the discharge & he does not recollect
but the thinks it was in November 1780.
That he was born in the State of Pennsylvania the 28th of
December 1749 that a family record of the same
that his father removed within Surry County (now Stokes) in
1752 where he has resided ever since-
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension
on annunity except the present & declares that his name is not
on the pension roll of the agency of any state-
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid."
M. Hill, C.C.C. Joseph Banner

"We Thomas T. Armstrong & John Tuttle residing the County of
Stokes and State of North Carolina hereby certifiy that we are well
acquainted with Joseph Banner who has subscribed & sworn
to the above declaration that we believe him to be eighty two
years of age that he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood
where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution
& we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to & subscribed the day and year aforesaid."
Thomas T. Armstrong M. Hill, C. C. C.
John Tuttle

"Ephriam Banner & Robt. Hill being duly sworn states on their
oath that they know that Joseph Banner the above named applicant
did serve a five month tour in the Company of Capt. Richard Goode
that they served in the said company together & was marched to
the Cherokee nation that the deponent was in the same expedition."
M. Hill, C. C. C. Robert Hill
Ephriam (X) Banner

24 Dec 1832 - Stokes Co.,NC
"Personally appeared before me the undersigned
a justice of the peace for said County Joseph Banner
who being duly sworn deposith & saith that by
reason of old age and the consequent laspe of
memory, he cannot swear positively as
the precise length of his service, but according
to the best of his recollection not less than
the period mentioned below and in the following
grades. For one year-------------I served
as a private, and for such service I
claim a pension. " Joseph Banner
Sworn to & subscribed
the 24th December 1832
before me. Thomas T. Armstrong, J. P.

"The said Joseph Banner further makes oath
that there is no clergyman in his neighborhood who
he could get to certify for him is the reason why
he did not in the first instance get such certificate." Joseph Banner
Thos. T. Armstrong, J. P.

"I Thomas T. Armstrong
a justice of the peace for said county hereby certify
that John Tuttle, Robert Hill, Ephriam Banner
& Benjamin Banner who severally signed
the foregoing certificates as to the services of
Joseph Banner are well known to me and
that they and each of them are men of
credibility.
Given under my hand the 24 th day
of December 1832." Thos. T. Armstrong, J. P.

4 Mar 1833 - Joseph Banner received a pension of $80.00.

17 Oct 1833 - Stokes Co,NC In the pension record of Henry Smith
Affidavit of Joseph Banner (83) ­ ­ He lived
within five miles of Capt. Henry Smith for a number of years in then
Surry Co., NC ­ Smith served as a militia captain in the same regiment
in which Joseph Banner served under the command of Col. Jo. Williams.
Smith led a company of militia from Surry Co., NC, to the long islands
of Holston River and then to the Cherokee Nation, a distance of 350
miles, mostly through a wilderness.

20 Dec 1837 - Stokes Co.,NC - Pension Application of Richard Goode:
Affidavit of Joseph Banner
Joseph, a pensioner, aged 87, knows of Capt. Richard Goode's service.
Richard married Rebecca Young, a daughter of Benjamin Young. Joseph was
well acquainted with Richard and Rebecca before and after the Revolution
as they were his nighbors on Townfork, a little river in Surry (now
Stokes). He was not at their wedding but it was publicly known that they
were married by Gray Bynum, Esq., an acting justice of the peace about
1776. Banner served as one of the private soldiers under Capt. Goode
until they marched to the Long Islands of Holston River when Capt. Goode
was appointed adjutant of Col. Jo Williams Regiment and Thomas Evans as
Captain proceeded westwardly to the Indian Towns, destroyed them, and
capitulated with the Chiefs of the Tribe and then returned home. Goode
commanded a company as captain against the Scotch insurgents at and near
Fayetteville, NC at least two months (this tour preceded the Long
Islands tour). After the Cherokee expedition, Goode commanded a company
that was raised for a five months tour and marched towards the South in
company with several of Banner's neighbors and near relatives. Goode was
very much esteemed by all who served under and with him. Towards the end
of the war he was commissioned a major; he was a militia officer the
whole war.

5 Mar 1838 - Stokes Co.,NC - Found in Pension Application of Michael Spainhour
Affidavit of Joseph Banner (a pensioner)
He and Spainhour served a tour of four months together under Capt. Henry
Smith in Col. Joseph Williams Regiment of Militia on an expedition to
the Cherokee Nation in 1776. Afterwards he saw Spainhour in service in
Capt Meredith's Company as a minute man at Surry Court House and also
later at Salisbury on his way home from the Battle of Gates Defeat. "He
said he had been in said battle."


16 Aug 1838 - Stokes County, NC
"Be it known that the following statements
is an inventory and amount of Sale of part of the
Estate of the late Joseph Baner Decd. sold on a credit of nine
month from the 16th August 1838 (to wit)
1 cow & calf to Solo. Petree------------------------$10.45
1 black cow to Franklin Prather----------------------10.05
1 Yearting[Yearling] to C. L. Banner--------------------4.49
1 Yearling to Joshua Banner--------------------------4.99 3/4
1 Yearling to C. L. Banner----------------------------3.00
2 old wagon wheels to Solo. Petree----------------------2.50
1 Sythe & cradle to C. L. Banner------------------------1.00
1 Sythe to C. L. Banner-------------------------------.80
1 Lot of Tobo.[Tobacco] to Joshua Banner------------------5.70
1 Bed & some furniture to Elisha Banner------------------12.00
1 Hay Stack to John Sullivan---------------------------5.07
1 Hay Stack to John Sullivan---------------------------5.85
1 Hay Stack to Andw.[Andrew] Bowman--------------------5.45
1 Hay Stack to Andw. Bowman---------------------------5.00
1 Hay Stack to Andw. Bowman---------------------------3.25
1 Hay Stack to Elisha Banner----------------------------4.00
2 Sheep to Baz.[Bazil] Carmichael------------------------3.25
2 Sheep to A. Thomason--------------------------------3.30
2 Sheep to Henry Moser--------------------------------3.46
1 Speir Morter to Elisha Banner-------------------------- .60
1 Negro Man, George, to C. L. Banner--------------------- 375.00
on the 11th September 1838 sold on 8 months credit
175 acres of land to Alex. Hampton------------------------72.75
150 acres of land to Alex. Hampton------------------------36.25
1 negro girl, Betty, to Jno. H. Winson---------------------501.00
1 negro girl,Lena, to Elisha Banner-----------------------455.00
_______
Total Amount $1,534.21 3/4
All of which is Submitted to the worshipful
Court of Stokes County at Septem. Term 1838
Charles McAnally Exec.
of said Estate"

Deed Book #12, page 224 and 225
12 Sept 1838 - Stokes County, NC
"Received of ELISHA BANNER
Four Hundred & Fifty five dollars payment in full for a negro girl LEANY
aged about thirteen years, of the estate of JOSEPH BANNER decd. [SR.] and for
in consideration of the premises I do hereby warrant and defend the
Title to Said Girl LEANY So far as the title which was vested in me in
virtue of the Last Will and Testament of Said Joseph Banner [SR.] deceased and I
hereby State Said Girl is Sound So far as I know this 12th Sept. 1838.
Witness: Hampton Bynum Charles McAnally
Stokes County, September Term 1838 - The execution of the foregoing bill of
Sale as was duly proven in open court by the oath of Hampton Bynum &
ordered to be registered. Reuben D. Golding, C. C. C."

16 Sept 1838 - Stokes Co.,NC
"Eight months after date we or either of us as promise to
pay Charles McAnally Exec. of the Estate of Joseph
Banner Decd. the Just sum of one hundred and
nine dollars it being for value recd. this 16th Sept 1838."
Signed A. Hampton SEAL
Nathl. Moody SEAL
Witness: Jno. Banner
Note: as of 16 Nov. $3.27 interest.

To Majr Goode Aff. of Joseph Banner, Stokes Co., NC, 20 Dec. 1837 ­
Joseph, a pensioner, aged 87, knows of Capt. Richard Goode's service.
Richard married Rebecca Young, a daughter of Benjamin Young. Joseph was
well acquainted with Richard and Rebecca before and after the Revolution
as they were his nighbors on Townfork, a little river in Surry (now
Stokes). He was not at their wedding but it was publicly known that they
were married by Gray Bynum, Esq., an acting justice of the peace about
1776. Banner served as one of the private soldiers under Capt. Goode
until they marched to the Long Islands of Holston River when Capt. Goode
was appointed adjutant of Col. Jo Williams Regiment and Thomas Evans as
Captain proceeded westwardly to the Indian Towns, destroyed them, and
capitulated with the Chiefs of the Tribe and then returned home. Goode
commanded a company as captain against the Scotch insurgents at and near
Fayetteville, NC at least two months (this tour preceded the Long
Islands tour). After the Cherokee expedition, Goode commanded a company
that was raised for a five months tour and marched towards the South in
company with several of Banner's neighbors and near relatives. Goode was
very much esteemed by all who served under and with him. Towards the end
of the war he was commissioned a major; he was a militia officer the
whole war.


4 Jan 1839 - Joseph Banner Inv. Decd. D. to C. L. Banner
14 Jun 1831 To pd Stone{Sheriff}his fees & comm. on the Bank exo. 13.05
14 Jun To pd M.R. Moore his fees on same 4.00
17 Jun To pd. Eml. Shober his fee on do. 4.00
To pd. clerks fees for making out copy of record for debt & & bhs. Kimble 3.55
To pd. Wm. Hill four of State for copy of acct. 5.00
29 Jun To pd Bank of Cape Fear over what I was given for Faney $ 4.01
________
$33.61
To interest on the above to 1st Jan 1839 from 1st Jul 1831 16.13

5 Nov 1834 To 5 bushels of wheat at $1.00 5.00

2 Mar 1835 To 2 bushels of wheat at $1.00 2.00
14 Apr To 38 1/2 bushels corn 50 cts. May 10th 23 bushels 50cts. 30.75
15 Jun To 8 1/2 bushels corn 50 cts. May 22nd 6 1/2 bushels 50 cts. 7.50
8 Nov To 2 bushels wheat 9th at 2 bushels do at 1.25 5.00

24 Mar 1836 To 4 bushels of oats 30 cts. 1.20
12 Apr To 1 skillet for J. Briggs .50
20 Jun To 1 gall. brandy 15 Jul 1st to 1 bushel salt 1.62 1/2
1 Sept To 1/2 bushel salt 87 1/2 36th to 1 gall. brandy 75 1.62 1/2
3 Oct To 5lb. coffee 1.00 20th to 1/4 bushel salt 50 1.50
20 Oct To 3 gallons brandy for J. Briggs 2.25
7 Nov To 3 gallons 3 qts & a half pt brandy for shucking corn 1.90

1 Feb 1837 To 1 vial opdildoc 12 1/2 4th 2oz coffee or 1 oz coffee & 1 table 62 1/2 .75
20 Feb To 1 pr. plow lines 18 1/4 March 4th 1pad lock 35 cts. .53 1/2
21 Mar To 12 lbs cotton 2.40 13 1/2 cotton 337 in 1pr tracer charlge 1.20
1 curry combe 12 1/2 1 spool thred 12 1/2 7.27 1/2
1 Apr To 6 oz sugar 1.00 1 1/2 yd calico 52 1/2 1 vial medecamurturn 1.65
12 Apr To 1 handkerchief 25 cts. 29th 1 gallon mo. 43 oz rice 1.04 1.29
2 May To 1 pick salt 62 1/2 6th 2 Brandy & camphor 25 .87
12 Jun To 3lbs coffee 60 cts. 2 lb. sugar 2 oz indigo37 1/2 4 oz 1.56
13 Jun To pd for bacon $12.12 1/2 21st 1/2 lb. copperes 6 madder 10cts 1b. spanish
broom 15 12.18 1/2
7 Jul To 3 qts brandy 90cts 1/4lb. pepper 64 1 peck salt 62 1/2 1.58 1/2
31 Jul To 1/2 gallon brandy 60 cts Aug. 1st to 1 1/4 gallons brandy 1.50 2.10
25 Aug To peck salt 62 1/2 1 qt. whiskey 25 cts. 1 oz indigo 15 cts 1.02 1/2
1 Dec To 1 Vial Mideca murturn 12 1/2 1 axe 2.50 2.62 1/2
_____________
144.04 1/2

9 Sept 1837 To 5 lb. sugar 75 1 yd checks 35 1 set plates 11 needles 10 1.70
13 Sept To 1 Vial opodeldoc & 1 vial medecamurturn .25
14 Sept To 1 oz indigo 18 1/2 2 oz madder 5 cts. 1 shoe knife 20 .43 1/2
25 Sept To 14 bottons 17 1/2 Oct 4th 7 gal. Doned. 1.31 1/2 1.49
1 Nov To 1 oz camphor 1 pt brandy 31 1/2 cts 2 bowls 20 cts. 1 five comb 25
1 coarse comb 18 1.2 .95
7 Nov to 5qts whiskey & 1 gallon brandy 2.50
Nov 10 1837 To 3lbs coffee & 3 lobs sugar 1.10 30lbs to hauling corn 10.00 11.10
2 Dec To 4 bushels wheat 4.00 8th 1 ball shoe 1th .10 4.10
30 Dec To 6 bushels corn during last summer 6.00
To interest on 71.61 for 12 months 4.29 1/2

2 Jan 1838 To 1 set cups & saucers & 1 chamber pot .90
15 Jan To 1 oz indigo & 1 oz pins 1.18 18 Jan To 10 buttons 20 cts. 20th 1oz aloes 10 cts. 1 vial Rhubin .15 .45
6 Feb To pd postage on letter .25 1 water pail 50 cts. .75
1 Mar To 1 bottle opodeldoc & bottle castor oil .75
9 Mar To 2 1/2 bushels wheat 2.50 6 lb. sugar 1.00 1 blend bardle 37 cts. 4.87 1/2
20 Mar To 6 lbs. sugar 1.00 1 qt whiskey .25 Apr. 5th 6 lbs. sugar 1.00 2.25
5 Apr To 1 tin cups .12 1/2 6 1/2 oz down 1.30 1/2 yd muslin .21 1/4 1.74
5 Apr To 2 1/2 yds fooling .31 1/2 13 1/2 wine bought of J. Gibson .50 .81 1/2
21 Apr To 1 wool hat for Billy 1.40
25 Dec 1837 pd Wm. Sullivan for horse 45.00
To interest on this $45.00 to 1st Jan 1839 2.70

Apr 1837 By cash $.40
1 Nov By cash .50
5 Apr 1838 By flax linnen 1.95
_______ ---------------------
$2.85 $236.82

This day C. L. Banner appeared before me the
the subscribing the subscribing justice of the peace of
Stokes County & made oath in due form of
law that the above acct against the estate
of Jos. Banner Sr. Decd is just & true & that
he has given all the credits to the best of his
knowledge with ballance of said acct being
two hundred & thirty six dollars & eighty two
cents.
Sworn to and subscribed
before me 4th Jan 1839.
Wm. Cox, J.P. C. L. Banner

26 Nov 1839 - Stokes Co.,NC - Estate of Joseph Banner, Decd. takes a judgement out on Alexander Hampton & Nathaniel Moody to appear in court next December to answer to Charles McAnally Exec. of the estate of Joseph Banner Decd on a plea that they render to him the sum of one hundred and nine dollars which they unjustly detinue to his damage one hundred dollars. Signed by R.D. Golding, C.C.C. Executed by Sheriff S. Stone and Deputy B.F. Wilson.

21 Nov 1843 -Stokes Co.,NC
"An inventory and Amount of Sale of real &
Personal Estate of the Late Joseph Banner, Decd.
made the 21st Nov. 1843:
171 acres of land more or less on Buffalo at---------------$856.00
One negro man William------------------------------205.00
1 Scithe & cradle and one pot----------------------------1.51
2 skillits one oven & 1 flat iron--------------------------.22 1/2
1 axe 1 flax wheel & bed & furnature & C to R.P.---------------8.58
1 Axe & 2 hoes--------------------------------------.83 1/2
1 Press 1 tea kettle, looking glass & 1 chair & 1 book----------7.40 1/2
1 Desk & book case 2 crocks 1 hackel & C-------------------9.48 1/2
1 oven 1 kettle 1 cow 1 ox & 1 bed quilt-------------------15.44 1/2
1 large pot 1 shovel & tongs & 1 bed quilt-------------------3.22
1 Bee Stand 1 Jug 1 Hogshead & 1 chest---------------------3.53
1 chest 1 box 1 log chain Tea spoon & cups------------------2.32 1/2
1 reel 1 wheel & 1 bulltong plow--------------------------.66
1 loom & 3 slays & 1 pr. cards---------------------------3.01
1 plow 1 matox 1 ox cart & bed & furnature-----------------14.51
1 old plow 20 cents 2 Bee Stands 1 pr. steelyards & C----------2.10 1/4
1 bed & furnature to Lewis Banner-----------------------7.50
2 tables 1 wash bole 2 pitchers & 1 bed quilt & C------------- 3.52
1 walnut chest 1 old clock & 1 Bason-----------------------1.88
1 Spice moter 5 chairs 1 wheel head 2 dishes & C-------------2.61 1/2
1 knife box Knifes & forks-----------------------------1.00
1 Family Bible 3 cover lids 2 pot racks & 1 saddle------------10.14
lot of Books 73 cents 1 blanket 81 cents 1 pr fire dogs----------1.64
1 water pail & dipper 1 basket---------------------------.32
_______
$1,162.45 3/4
All of which is submitted to the worshippful
the County Court of Stokes at Dec. Term 1843
Charles McAnally, Executor"

2 Mar 1844 - Stokes Co.,NC
Judgement against John Banner adm. of Joseph Banner Sr. Decd. by C. L. Banner of a plea of trespass on the case to his damage four hundred dollars. Witness: John Hill and signed Jno. Hill, C.C.C.

15 Mar 1844 - Stokes Co.,NC
Adminstrative Bond, $3,000.00- John Banner, Jeremiah Gibson and William Boyles appointed administrator and executors of the estate of Joseph Banner, Sr. Decd. John Banner appointed administator de bonis non with the will annexed of Joseph Banner, Sr. Decd.
Signed Jno. Banner, J. Gibson and W. Boyles in the presence of C.H. Wilson.

17 Apr1844 - In Joseph's estate papers is a letter from John Fox Poindexter of Greensboro, mailed on the 19th of April, postage free, to Col. Emannuel Shober, Post Master, Salem, Stokes County, N. Carolina:
"Greensboro, 17th April 1944
My Dear Sir,
In the case of the Bill filed last week
in my favor against the heirs at law of old
Joseph Banner & others you need not issue
the injunction until ordered-there may be
no necessity for it at all, and as all the cost
will come out of me, if paid at all, I am
desirous of having as little expenses as possible.
We will talk of this hereafter. Enclosed is a
decree which I have drawn in the case of
Mrs. Petree & her children-it is a fuller one, and
one with which I drew at court-please tear
up the one which you have & substitute
this. The Town is constantly full of Gentlemen
returning from their visit to Raleigh and
from what they all concur in saying, they
had quite a magnificent affair of it there.
Mr. Clay's* speech there is said to have been
one of the happiest efforts of his life.
I am very respectfully,
Jno. F. Poindexter
NOTE: There is a letter to John F. Poindexter under the notes of Joseph Banner, Jr. Esq..
* Henry Clay, statesman, spoke in Raleigh, NC, "City of the Oaks", on his birthday, April 12, 1844 at 6:00pm. Arriving he found the city brilliantly illuminated in his honor. Some ten or fifteen thousand Whigs greeted the sixty-seven-year old stateman with transparencies and blaring bands. He was then escorted to the home of Govenor John Morehead. He was treated with a barbeque after his speech where he was actually mobbed. In his desperation he made for a tree and braced his back against it. Then he turned to the mob, his wit at the ready. "Ah! you have tree'd the old coon at last!" he cried, to which the happy and inebriated crowd responded with repeated cheers for the "Old Coon" the Bright Star of the West".129

June Term - 1844
"The following is an inventory of the estate of the late Joseph
Banner Sr. Decd. which came into my hands as Adm.(de bonis
non) with the will of said Joseph Banner Sr. Decd. annexed
(to wit)
One Bond on J.F.Poindexter & others Due 21st Aug 1844-------$856.00
One Bond on John Banner due 21 Aug 1844-----------------205.00
One Bond on Jesse Briggs & others due 21 Aug 1844----------16.11 1/2
One Bond on A.H. Thomason & others due 21 Aug 1844------------14.01
One Bond on B. Carmichael & others due 21 Aug 1844----------2.32 1/2
One Bond on Thomas Brown & others due 21 Aug 1844----------5.79
One Bond on Roberson Petree & others due 21 Aug 1844---------8.58
One Bond on John Zimmerman & others due 21 Aug 1844--------2.76
One Bond on Henry Petree & others due 21 Aug 1844-----------4.75
One Bond on John Lastley & others due 21 Aug 1844-----------9.48 1/4
One Bond on J. H. Fowler & others due 21 Aug 1844-----------2.71
One Bond on E. Banner due 21 Aug 1844--------------------3.00
One Bond on Lewis B. Banner due 21 Aug 1844---------------7.50
One Bond on Leroy Briteondure(?) due 21 Aug 1844--------------3.01
___________
$1,141.03 1/2
An acct on C. McAnally decd.----------------------------7.40
__________
$1,148.43 1/2
The estate having been disposed of by
the late Charles McAnally decd. as Extr., both real
& Personal previous to his decease. I can only refer
to the return made by him.
In addition to the above list of debts I find
one bond on C.L. Banner & A. Bowman for the
sum of $384.29 due 16th day of May 1839
with a credit indorsed thereon for $275.68 cents on
the 6th day of April 1840.
Also one note on John F. Sullivan & T. F. Prather for the
sum of $10.92 cts. due 16th May 1839.
All which is Respectfully submitted - Jon. Banner Admn. d.b.n.

11 Jun 1846 - Stokes Co.,NC
"We the undersigned
magistrates for said County have this day made
settlement with John Banner Administrator
de bonis non* with the will annexed of Joseph Banner
decd. as follows (to wit)
The said John Banner Adm.
charges himself to the amount of sales of the
personal estate of the said Joseph Banner
decd. on the 16th day of August 1838, agreeably
to the return made by the said C. M. McAnally Exetr.
at Sept Term 1838 upon which no settle
=ment appears ever to have been made. The
sum of $1,450.61
And presents the following
vouchers as having been disbursed by
the said Charles McAnally Extr.
*an administration granted when an administrator died without having finished his duties, and the will was attached. NOTE: Apparently, Charles McAnally, son in law to Joseph Banner died before Joseph's estate was settled.
No. 1 By Amt paid J. Gibson as per 3 receipts--------------$1,018.47
No. 2 By Amt paid J. D. Banner on note------------------------.75
No. 3 By Amt paid Dr. John Pepper on 2 notes-----------------43.95
No. 4 By Amt paid R. D. Petree on acct---------------------- 10.41
No. 5 By Amt paid Wm. Moon on acct------------------------ 3.25
No. 6 By Amt paid Elisha Banner on note and acct---------------21.28
No. 7 By Amt paid L. B. Banner on note and acct-----------------20.56
No. 8 By Amt paid H. G. Anderson on acct-----------------------8.10
No. 9 By Amt paid Isaac Boner on acct-------------------------1.00
No.10 By Amt paid A. Bowman on acct------------------------12.00
No.11 By Amt paid John Hill on acct--------------------------2.00
No.12 By Amt paid Phillip Kiser on note----------------------10.00
No.13 By Amt paid S. Petree on acct--------------------------7.75
No.14 By Amt paid H. Miller on acct-------------------------11.00
No.15 By Amt paid John Crew on acct-------------------------3.00
No.16 By Amt paid A.E. Banner on acct------------------------6.27
_______
$1,179.69
To Amt of Debits forward-----------------------------$1,450.61
To Add to this for interest recd. on sale notes------------------ 74.17
By $1,524.78
Amt of Credits forward ------------$1,179.79
No. 17 by cash pd C.L.Banner 2 notes-----275.68
No. 18 by cash paid John F. Sullivan acct----7.32
No 19 by cash paid John F. Sullivan acct-----12.13
paid clerk for recording wills
& return of inventory-------------1.55
_______
$1,476.47
By 5 pr cent on the receipts &
disbursements to the Exectr.------------150.06
By cash paid clerk for this return-----------.75 $1,627.28
_____________________
$102.50
which shows that there is due
to the executor Charles McAnally decd. the sum of
one Hundred & two dollars & 50 cents resulting
from the first sale of the estate of Joseph Banner
Sr. decd.
And on further settlement with John Banner administrator debonis non with the will annexed of Joseph Banner decd.
The said John Banner adm. dbn. charges
himself with the amount of sales of the real & person
=al estate of the sd. Joseph Banner decd. as returned
by the late Charles McAnally decd. Executor at Dec.
Term 1843, the sum of Eleven hundred &
Sixty two dollars & 46 cents--------------------------$1,162.46
& presents the following vouchers
as credits (to wit)
No. 1 by cash pd. Jeremiah Gibson on sundry notes
and judgements---------------------$515.93
No. 2 by cash pd. C.L. Banner on judgement---------59.77
No. 3 by cash pd C. L. Banner as per receipt-------312.76
No. 4 by cash paid J.F. Poindexter Atto.------------4.00
No. 5 by cash paid clerk for returns--------------1.60
No. 6 by cash paid E. Shober CME as per receipts----120.54
________
$1,014.60
To amounts of Debits forward------------------------$1,162.46
To cash recd from C.L.Banner by way of
Interest on a bond dec from 1st sale-----------------------52.26
________
$1,214.72
By amount of credits forward-----------------$1,014.60
No. 7 by cash paid the Admsr. of C.M. McAnally decd.----102.50
_________
$1,117.10
By commisions of 5 pr ct on
the receipts allowed to the Admns
of Charles McAnally Exectr. decd------------------60.73
By com. of 5 pr ct to John Banner Admn
Dbt upon the expendures------------------------55.85
By pd clerk for this return------------------------.75
__________
$1,234.43
Deduct from this the amount of debits-------------1,214.72
___________
$19.71
which shows a deficit as due to John Banner
Adms. Dbt the sum of nineteen dollars & 71
cents which sum he is entitled to
all of which is respectfully submitted
to the worshipfull court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions
held for Stokes County at June term 1846. given
under hands & Seals thes 11th day June 1846"
J. J. Martin, J.P. SEAL
J. M. Stafford, J. P. SEAL
AB We find a further voucher as pd by
John Banner Admn. D.B.n. to J. G. Hill Sheriff for the
sum of Four dollars & 55 cents which added
to the above balance of $19.71 will leave
due to him the sum of Twenty four dollars
& 26 cents. J.J.Martin,J.P. SEAL
J.M.Stafford,J.P. SEAL


On 16 May 1771 when Joseph was 21, he married Sarah McANALLY, 3952, F, daughter of Capt. Charles McANALLY, 3961, M (1731-1810) & Ruhamah HOUSTON, 3962, F, in Surry Co.,NC.8 Born on 10 Aug 1755 in Augusta Co.,Va. Sarah died in Stokes Co.,NC on 26 Sep 1843; she was 88.

Research: 12 Jun 1838 -Stokes County, NC
"On the 12th day of June 1838
personally appeared before the County Court of pleas &
Quarter Sessions of the County aforesaid now taken Sarah Banner a
resident of said county of Stokes in North Carolina. Aged
Eighty two years the 10th of August 1837, who being first
sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following
declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made
by the act of Congress passed July 4th 1836; Thes she is the
widow of Joseph Banner, decd., who was a private soldier in
the Militia Army of the United States in the Revolutionary War
and served several tours of services, all of which, she from the
laspe of memory & infirmities of old age cannot at present,
particularly enumerate, nor remember the Regiments &
officers names who he served under, but remembers the
first service he performed, that he entered the service in
Surry County North Carolina in August 1776 the day of
the Month she does not remember. And went under the com=
=mand of Capt. Henry Smith or Capt. Richard Goode in an
expedition to the Cherokee Nation of Indians, Col. Joseph
Williams Regiment all those officers was residents of said
County of Surry, N. Carolina with whom this applicant was
well acquainted. And her said husband being gone in said
expedition four months returned home to her & family in
the last of December 1776 or the first of January 1777.
The other services he performed at different periods during the
Revolutionary War & the officers names who he served under
she cannot recollect. But remembers that he at all times
when called went on to Old Richmond Surry County Court house rendevoused and
orgainzed & from thence marched into service, as respects
those services this applicant begs leave to refer the Hon.
Secretary of War to her hubands declaration which was
filed in the Pension Office of the United States about the 5th of
January 1833 which will more plainly appear he having
obtained a pension Certificate on that day for forty dollars @ year which certificate
this applicant has in her possession as P. No. 3966.
Recorded by N. Rice, clerk in Book J. Vol. 8 page 49
She further declares that she was married to the said
Joseph Banner on the 16th day of May 1771 being the day
of the Regulators Battle in Orange or Guilford County
N. Carolina, that her husband the aforesaid Joseph Banner
died on the 24th day of April 1838. and that she has remained
a widdow ever since that period, as will more fully appear
by reference to the proof hereto annexed-{NOTE: Sarah did sent in Joseph's Bible record, showing their births, marriage and children}
She further declares that she was married to the aforesaid
Joseph Banner the date above mentioned by the Rev. William
Hill who first published the Banns of said marriage agreeable
to the rules of the Church & the Laws of N. Carolina in
such case made & provided and over since said Marriage
she & her said husband Joseph Banner lived together as
man & wife being almost Sixty Seven years and had Seven
children born of her body (to wit) Charles Banner who wrote
this declaration who was born the 3rd September 1733, Charity
born 9th Feb 1776 (now dead), Ruhamer born 23rd August 1778(dead)
Elisha Born 5 Dec 1782 (dead), Mary born 17th September 1785(living)who married to
Joseph V. Grigg living, Sarah 22 August 1778 who married Chs. McAnnally(living)
& Joseph Jr. 17th of January 1792 (living) all of which appears
of record in a family bible-
Sworn to and subscribed in open court on the day & year
first above mentioned before. Sarah (X) Banner"
William Ward, JP
C. S. Petree, JP
Wm. W. Terry, JP

"She the said Sarah Banner hereby relinquishes every claim
whatsoever to a pension or annunity, except the present, & declares
that her name is not the Pension roll of the ageny of any state
before me- Sworn and subscribed the date above."
William Ward, JP Sarah (X) Banner
C. S. Petree, JP
Wm. W. Terry

4 Sept 1838 - Sarah Banner received a pension of $35.56.

They had the following children:
6 i. Charles, 3964, M (1773-1857)
7 ii. Charity, 3966, F (1776-1834)
8 iii. Ruhamer "Mercy", 3968, F (1778-1819)
iv. Elisha, 3955, M. Born on 5 Dec 1782 in Surry Co.,NC. Elisha died in Stokes Co.,NC on 9 Sep 1810; he was 27.9

Elisha died at age 28, was not married and did not leave any documented issue.
v. Mary "Polly", 3970, F. Born on 17 Sep 1785 in Surry Co.,NC.

On 17 Dec 1812 when Mary "Polly" was 27, she married Joseph V. GRIGG, 3971, M, son of Moses (?) GRIGG, 10383, M, in Stokes Co.,NC.10

1820 - Stokes County, NC, Joseph is a Justice of the Peace in Stokes Co.,NC.

Stokes County Criminal Action Papers, 1820-1824 - 10 May 1823 - "To any lawful officer to execute & return whereas this day came Jonathan Beasley before me one of the Justices of the peace for sd. county & made oath that on the 23rd day of May last that he being deputized by a Justice of the peace of sd. county to serve a states warrant on Matt G. Deatherage & in doing that he the said Matt G. Deatherage, did assault with a sticks & with his fist did strike him the said Jonathan Beasley which is contrary to the peace & dignity of the State. . .this 10th day of May 1823. . .JO V. GRIGG, JP. Summons Christopher Standley for the State. Summons for the defendt. Robert Deatherage & John Hart.11

Deed Book #8, page 117
12 September 1823 - Stokes County,NC
" Know all men by these presents that we JOSEPH BANNER SR. & JOSEPH V. GREGG of the County of Stokes
& State of North Carolina for and in the consideration of the sum of Two hundred & seventy five
Dollars to us in hand paid by JOHN BANNER of the County of Stokes aforesaid the receipt whereof is
hereby acknowledged have given bargained & sold and by these presents do give bargain & sell
unto the said JOHN BANNER a certain Negro boy slave name SAM, about eight yearsof
Age in August last to have and to hold to him the said JOHN BANNER. This Executors &
adminstrators forever and we do hereby warrant & defend and will forever warrant and defend
the titleto the said negro SAM against ourselves our executors administrators and against the title
or claim of any one claiming from under us and against the title or claim of everyone whatsoever.
We do covenant & bind ourselves that we are fully entitled ot all the right title & interest in the said
Negro boy SAM. In witness whereof we do hereby set our hands & seals this 12th day of
September 1823.
Joseph Banner,Sr. SEAL
Jo. V. Gregg SEAL
Signed, Sealed & delivered in presence of us
C. L. Banner
Stokes County September Term 1823 The execution of the within Bill of Sale from JOSEPH BANNER
and Jo.V. GREGG was proven in open court by CONSTANTINE L. BANNER and ordered
to be registered and Recorded.
Matt R. Moore, C. C.
By Wm. H. Lyon,D. C. "

This family moved to Ohio.
9 vi. Sarah "Sally", 3972, F (1788-1863)
10 vii. Joseph, 3974, M (1792-)

3. Ephriam BANNER Sr.12, 2323, M. Born on 20 May 1753 in Rowan Co.,NC.7 Ephriam died in Stokes Co.,NC on 3 Apr 1838; he was 84.

13 Jul 1776 - Ephriam#W3923 and Joseph#W8517 both volunteered at Old Richmond, NC in Surry County under Cap.Richard Goode and Lt. Thomas Coan and marched under Col. Martin Armstrong to Fishing Creek in Wilkes County. This expedition was to relieve a Fort on the Watauga which was besieged by the Indians. While at Fishing Creek they received Intelligence that the Fort was relieved. They then marched back to Surry County and were placed under the command of Col. Joseph Williams and Major John Thurston and they were marched to the Long Island of Holston and lay there for 3 to 4 weeks. They were joined by Virginia troops under the command of General Christie to the Indian towns on the Tennessee River. On their arrival the Indians retreated and their troops destroyed several of the Indian towns. While they were there a treaty of peace was made with the Indian Chiefs Connistola and Black Headed Partridge Chestnut. They served 5 more months and were discharged in December by Cap. Richard Goode. Both lost their discharges. [The American Revolution began April 17, 1775, "North Bridge", Concord, Mass.]

1 Dec 1776 - Joseph and Ephriam discharged from military.

26 Sept 1778 - From Joseph Winston's Land Entry Book - "Ephriam Banner enters 200 acres of land in Surry County on the Schoolhouse Branch adjoining the lands of Henry Banner running S & C including the schoolhouse claim for compliment". Warrant granted.

1 Jun 1779 - Ephriam and Joseph volunteered again at Old Richmond, NC in Surry County under Capt. Halbert and Col. Martin Armstrong. They stayed for a few days at Old Richmond to organize the troops to go on scouting parties against the Tories. They were commanded by Maj. Winston in a mounted command through Surry up the Little Yadkin along the Dan River to the Yadkin River. Ephriam served 12 months on this tour. Joseph returned home and joined the company the next day at Burnt Mills in Surry County about 20 miles to the south of the Yadkin. He then marched home and was discharged for a while He was then classed as a Minute Man to march at a moments warning. He served in this manner for about 12 months until Aug 1980.

3 Apr 1780 - Surry Co.,NC - Deed (200 acres) from State of North Carolina to Ephriam Banner, Deed Book B, page 85
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA unto the said EPHRIAM BANNER a Tract
of Land lying and being in our County of Surry on the Waters of Buffilow Begin
at a W. Oak, being HEN. BANNERS old & running East Thirty two Chains and Twen-
-ty six links to to a B. Oak,thence North Sixty two Chains to a Stake, West, thirty
two chains & twenty six links to the N. E. end of H. BANNER'S lower old Tract,
thence South on the old line to the Beginning.
Recorded in the Secretary's Office Jno. French, Dep. Sec.

Oct 1780 - Ephriam was drafted under Cap. Edward Lovel for 3 months designated for Wilmington. However, he was marched to Salem to guard the Legislature which was meeting there. Ephriam served 2 weeks until the Legistrature broke up. He then marched to Randolph Co. and joined a regiment under Col. Issacks and marched to Chatham County near Ramsuer on Deep River. Received new while there that Cornwallis was captured at Little York. Marched by and was discharged in Jan. 1781 by Cap. Edward Lovel. [Yorktown, Virginia, General Cornwallis of the British Army surrendered to General George Washington. This officially ended the Revolutionary War, October 19, 1781. The "Treaty of Paris" France was signed on September 3, 1783, formally ending the Revolutionary War].

1 Mar 1786 - Stokes County - JOHN MORRIS & wf MARY to Jacob Binkley 90 lbs 150 ac adj. Reubens Br., John Appleton (formerly Peter Simmons), JO BANNER (formerly HENRY BANNER), & EPHRIAM BANNER.
CHAS. BANNER JOHN (X) MORRIS
John Appleton MARY (X) MORRIS

19 Aug 1786 - Surry Co.,NC - Ordered that Ephriam Banner attend county court as juror.

13 Nov 1786 - Surry Co.,NC - Ephriam Banner served on grand jury.

14 Feb 1787 - Surry Co.,NC - William Dillon vs. David Evans: Ephriam Banner served on jury.

14 Feb 1787 - Surry Co.,NC - Anthony Bitting has leave to keep Tavern at his new Dwelling House, Michael Fry & Ephriam Banner, securities.

14 May 1788 - Surry Co,NC - Moses Martin, Ephriam Banner and Joseph Banner and others. . . . view and lay road where Old Moravian Road crossed Townfork near Jacob Petrees to Salem and make return.

10 May 1790 - Stokes Co.,NC - #2, Deed (280 acres) Division of Land of Henry Banner to Ephriam Banner, Deed Book #2, page 245:
Agreeable to the instructions of JOSEPH BANNER Executor of the Estate of
HENRY BANNER decd. I have laid off the above described lots of land Con-
-taining two hundred and Eighty acres, as it was described by JOSEPH WINSTON
Esq. GEORGE HAUSER and JOS. WAGGONER; Chose by JOSEPH BANNER & TRAUGOTT
BAGGE Esq. agreeable to the Will of the Testator. Beginning at a White Oak
old Corner East side of Buffaloe Creek, Running North West, & south with
his old lines of the 217 acre tract, whereon he lives, to a stake in the
north line of the other old 405 acre tract, East fifteen chain & 25
links to a White Oak, Old Corner,of said tract, then South with JOSEPH
BANNERs dividing line 11 chains & 27 links, to a Walnut, East 21 Ch.
and a quarter to a Small pine. North 11:27: to a hickory old corner
West 27:50. To the beginning. Certified by me Chars. Mc Anally Surv.

1790 - Stokes Co.,NC - Ephriam is on the tax list in Cap. Hill's District, paying taxes on 670 acres of land, one white poll and 2 black polls.

1791 - Stokes Co.,NC - Ephriam is on the tax list in Cap. Blackburn's District paying taxes on 470 acres, 3 polls(white and black polls are counted together)

2 Feb 1791 - Stokes County - Willliam Davis sold 150 acres to on Reubens Branch, Pete Simmons line, Henry Banner's line and Ephriam Banner's corner for 70 pounds. Signed Willliam Davis. Witnesses were William Waggoner and Henry Fry.

1792 - Stokes Co.,NC - Ephriam is on the tax list in Cap. Blackburn's District paying taxes on 470 acres, 4 polls(white and black polls counted together).

1793 - Stokes Co.,NC - Ephriam is on the tax list in Cap. Banner's District paying taxes on 467 1/2 acres with 1 white poll and 3 black polls.

1794 - Stokes Co., NC - Ephriam is on the tax list in Cap. Banner's District paying taxes on 525 1/2 acres with 1 white poll and 3 black polls.

Deed Book #7, pages 102 and 103
11 Dec 1830 - Stokes County,NC
"Know all men by these presents that we EPHRIAM BANNER SR.
& ALEXANDER MOODY and JOHN McMURRY all of the county and
State aforesaid have this day bargained & sold in and for the consideration of the sum of
Four Hundred Dollars to JOHN L. BITTING a Negroe or mulatto boy Slave named PETER aged
twelve years old or thereabouts, which payment we hereby acknowledge. We EPHRIAM BANNER SENR. &
ALEXANDER MOODY and JNO. McMURRY do hereby warrant the Right & title of the aforesaid PETER unto
the said JOHN L. BITTING his heirs &c free from all and every claim whatsoever. In Witness hereof
we have set our hands & seals this 11th Day of December 1830.
Ephiram Banner SEAL
Alexander Moody SEAL
Jno. McMurry SEAL
Signed Sealed and Delivered in presents of us
TEST: Robt. W. Mosley/Mosby?
Stokes County December Term 1830. The execution of the within Bill of Sale was duly proven in
Open Court. Robt. W. Mosley/Mosby? & ordered to be registered.
M. R. Moore, C. C.
by C. L. Banner, D.C."

14 Sept 1832 - Stokes County, NC
"Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Sept. term 1832
on this the 14th day of September AD 1832 personally appeared in
open court before the Justices of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions
for the County of Stokes aforesaid now sitting Ephriam Banner a resident
of the County of Stokes & State of North Carolina aged Seventy Nine years the 20th of May last who being first duly sworn in according to law do=
=th by oath make the following declaration in order to obtain
benefits under the act of Congress passed the 7th of June 1832---
That he entered the Service of the United States under the
following named officers herein stated---
That he volunteered the 13th day of July 1776 at Old Richmond
Surry County now Stokes under Capt. Richard Goode, Lieutenant Thos.
Coans Marched under Col. Martin Armstrong to fishing creek in Wilkes
County the expedition was to relieve a fort on the Watauga which
was beseiged by Indians when at fishing creek we received
intelligence that the fort was relieved we was then marched
back to Surry County and placed under the Command of
Col. Joseph Williams & Major Joseph Winston & was marched to the
Long Island of Holston & lay there three or four weeks
was then joined by the Virginia Troops marched from there
under the command of Gen. Christie to the Indian towns on
Tennessee River on our arrival the Indians retreated we destroy
several of their towns whilst there a treaty of peace was
concluded with House of the Chiefs one named Conautola
& Black headed Patridge Chesnut & was marched back home
and discharged thinks his served at least five months
and discharged in the month of December-----
by Capt. Richard Goode that he has lost his discharged.
2nd Rendevoused at Old Richmond under Capt. John Halbert
& Col. Martin Armstrong Comds. Thinks the first of June 1779
remainded there several days for the purpose of organizing
& forming Scouting parties to go against the Tories
was commanded by Major Winston (the company was all
mounted men) marched through Surry up the Little Yadkin
from thence on Dan river from there along the yadkin
River we marched through the country. The disafected[disaffected]
generally joined us and the balance fled or joined the British
---that he served in this manner on various tours
about twelve months---
Until August 1780. That he then turned out voluntered under
Cap. John Morgan & Lieutenant Mark Harden for a three months tour.
Rendevoused at the Shallowford marched to Martinburg and Joined
the regiment under Col. Paistly about the time Paistly Horsemen
had an encounter with the British there was a retreat ordered
by Gen. Sumner and I understood which was affected Col. Paistly,
regiment in the rear we retreated all that night and arrived at
Salisbury the next day, there I learned the British were retreating
the other direction and was marched to the old trading ford on
the Yadkin made a stand there 2 or 3 weeks Genl. Sumners' army
took some other direction we were marched from there
under Gen. Davidson and Col. Paistly through Salisbury to the
Waxhaw settement in South Carolina from there to the 12 mile
Creek there joined the army under Col.[Daniel] Morgan and
Col.[Charles] Washington of the Cavalry, was shortly after taken
sick with the fever remained sick there until his term expired
returned back with the regiment to the old trading ford was
there discharged & conveyed home in November
was discharged by Col. Paistly that he has lost or misplaced his discharge
Was drafted one time under Capt.
Edward Lovel for 3 months an expedition to Wilmington was
marched to Salem to guard the legislature which was
then meeting there served two weeks & the legislature broke
up was marched to Randolph County & joined the
regiment under Col. Isaacks to Chatham County there to
Ramsours on Deep River while there received news that
Cornwallis was captured at little York [Yorktown] was then marched
back and discharged some time in January ----
by Capt. Lovel without receiving any written discharge.
That he was born in Surry County (now Stokes) North
Carolina the 20th March 1753 where he has remained ever since
he has a record of his age in his family bible.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a
pension or annunity except the present & declares that his name
in not on the Pension roll of the agency of any state.
Sworn to subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Ephriam (X) Banner"

14 Sept 1832 -" We Benjamin Banner & John Tuttle residing in the County of
Stokes and State of North Carolina hereby certify that we are well acquain=
=ted with Ephriam Banner who subscribed & sworn to the above
declaration that we believe him to be seventy nine years of age
That he is respected & believed in the neighborhood where he resides
to have been a soldier of the Revolution & that we concur in that
opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
B. Banner
John Tuttle"

14 Sept 1832 - "Joseph Banner & Robert Hill being duly sworn states on their oath
that they know that Ephriam Banner the above named applicant did
serve a five month tour in the company of Capt. Richard Goode
and that they were marched to the Cherokee nation of Indians and
that the deponants was in the same expedition.
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
Joseph Banner
Robert Hill"
by Matthew Hill, C. C.

24 Dec 1832 Stokes County, NC
"Personally appeared before me the undersigned
a justice of the peace for the said county, Ephriam Banner
who being duly sworn in deposeth & saith that by
reason old age and the consignent lapse
of memory he cannot swear postitively
as to the precise length of his service, but
according to the best of his recollection he
served not less than the period
mentioned below, and in the following
grades for one year & two months
I served as a private and for such
service I claim a pension.
Sworn and subscribed
the 24 th day of December" Ephriam (X) Banner
AD 1832 before me. Thomas T. Armstrong, J. P.

24 Dec 1832- "The said Ephriam Banner further
makes oath that there is no clergyman
convenient in his neighborhood who he
could get to certify for him & that he is too
decrepit to go where there is one." Ephriam (X) Banner
Sworn and subscribed
the 24 th day of December 1832
before me. Thomas T. Armstrong, J. P.

24 Dec 1832 - "I Thomas T. Armstrong
a justice of the peact for said county hereby
certify that Benjamin Banner, John Tuttle, Joseph
Banner Robert Hill who have surrally[surely] signed
the foregoing certificate as to the service of
Ephriam Banner are well known to me and
that they and each of them are men of
credibility. Given under my hand 34 th Dec 1832. " Thomas T. Armstrong,JP

4 Mar 1833- Ephriam Banner received a pension of $93.32.

15 Oct 1833 -Stokes Co.,NC - Pension Application of Henry Smith
Affidavit of Ephraim Banner ­ Stokes Co., NC ­ Oct. 15, 1833 ­ Ephraim
served in same regiment with Capt. Smith when Smith commanded a company
to the long islands of Holston and to the Cherokee Nation of Indians in
1776.

4 Aug -1834 - From the Revolutionary Pension Application of Charles Davis:
"Ephriam Banner & aged about Eighty years
a Pensioner of the U. States & a resident in the
County of Stokes in NC being Sworn according
to Law deposeth & saith that he belong to the same
Company H Regiment of Militia Pat. a certain
CHARLES DAVIS who now draws a small Pension from
the United States for Services he rendered during the
Revolutionary War. The deponant believes & is confident
from the acquaintance that he had with said Davis
at that time; that he, was an active Soldier & heard
to the cause of Liberty, Served & fought as a militia
Soldier in behalf of the United States for at least, he thinks
eleven or twelve months at different periods, when
he was calld. on by his officers then in Surry County
N.Carolina, altho he did not happen to Serve in the
same Service at the same time with him as they
fell on deffirent Lots or clops to Serve & under
different Captains yet this deponant has Just
reason to believe, for the many calls & urgencies
of the times & they being neighbors that the said
Davis was absent from home in the Service of the
militia & Served as aforesaid at least the above mentioned
term for which he ought to be allowed a pension
is informed he only is allowed for by some error
in drawing his declaration in the first start
of drawing declarations for pensions in this
county, Sworn & subscribed this 4th day of
August 1834. Ephriam (X) Banner
before me
C. Banner J. P.
Joseph Banner also a Pensioner aged Eighty
four years being Sworn according to Law deposeth
& Saith that after having heard the foregoing Deposition
of his BROTHER EPHRIAM BANNER read that he was
well acquainted with Charles Davis named in the
foregoing Deposition & that this deponants Deposition
is the same in Substance as the above &c.
Sworn & Subscribed this
4th day of August 1834
before me Joseph Banner Senr."

20 Dec 1837 - Stokes Co., NC- Pension Application of Richard Goode:
Affidavit of Ephraim Banner, Stokes Co., NC, aged 84, res. of
Stokes, and a pensioner. Ephraim swears that Joseph Banner's account is
true. Ephraim was security on the bond for the marriage license for
Richard Goode to marry Rebecca Young, daughter of Benjamin Young, in
1776. Richard and Rebecca had sons and daughters before they started to
remove to Kentucky. Ephraim understood that Major Goode "died on the
road before he reached the intended place of destination."



Research: From the Yadkin Valley News, Thursday, 19 Jul 1894 is this article:
"On Buffalo Creek in Forsyth Co. is a house which is probably the oldest , if not the oldest in the state. It was built before the Revolutionary War commenced, but the exact year is not known. It is a log house about 18 x 10 feet and is still in a good state of preservation. It is on what is now known as the General Poindexter Place and was built by a man named Banner, whose father's name was Henry Banner. When Henry Banner was a young man living in that neighborhood, his house was attacked by Indians. He managed to escape with his wife and 3 children to the woods... he concealed one of the boys in a hollow log while he, his wife and other 2 children fled to a fort which then stood on or near what is now the site of Old Town. The boy left concealed in the hollow log was rescued and is said to have been the one who built the house above mentioned. Henry Banner owned an immense area of land, and it is said he once gave 600 acres in Walnut Cove for a single barreled shotgun. In those times guns were more valuable than land."

Ephriam is on the Stokes Co.,NC 1790 census and on the 1800 Stokes Co.,NC. He does not show on any census in 1810. It is possible he and his family were not home the day the census taker came by and the census taker did not make any return trips. He does show by up by the 1820 and is on every census after 1820 until his death before 1840. It is possible that he and his second wife and family were on a trip but at this time that is only speculation.13

In 1771 when Ephriam was 17, he first married Sarah "Sally" MARTIN, 2324, F, daughter of Abraham MARTIN, 2327, M (1729-1815) & Martha "Sally" ?, 2328, F (ca1735-), in Stokes Co.,NC. Born on 20 Sep 1756 in Rowan Co., N. C. Sarah "Sally" died in Stokes Co.,NC in 1792; she was 35.

Sarah "Sally" died at the birth of her son in 1792 and her husband, Ephriam, remarried in 1793.13

Research: 18 Mar 1811 - Will of Abraham Martin,Sr. in Stokes County. Mentions wife Sally , sons William,Abraham,Jr.,
Robert and Matthew; daughters Mary Follis, Judith Sims and Martha Bolyjack. A negro slave Dinah. Also
mentions the his grandchildren(does not name them) by his daughter Sally that married Ephriam Banner,Sr.
Does mention his granddaughter Sally Banner. Executors of the will are son William Martin, friends Joshua
Banner and Charles Banner. Signed Abraham Martin. Witnesses were Charles Banner, Sally Martin and
Frankey Merritt

They had the following children:
i. William, 3983, M. Born in 1771 in Surry Co.,NC. William died in Stokes Co.,NC aft 1816; he was 45.

William is on the 1790 Stokes Co.,NC and disappears after 1790. It is unknown what happened to him.13
ii. Elizabeth, 3984, F. Born in 1773 in Surry Co.,NC. Elizabeth died in Stokes Co.,NC in 1818; she was 45.14 Buried in Old Banner Graveyard,Walnut Hill Farm Rd.,Forsyth Co.,NC.

Elizabeth is on the 1790 Stokes Co.,NC and is on the 1800 Stokes Co.,NC census in her brother,Joshua's household. She is gone after 1800.13
iii. Benjamin15, 3985, M. Born in 1775 in Stokes Co.,NC. Benjamin died in Stokes Co.,NC in Dec 1811; he was 36.

1794 - Stokes Co.,NC - Benjamin Banner, Jr. is on the tax list in Capt. Banners District paying on white poll and 2 black polls.

19 Nov 1811 -Will of Benjamin Banner, Jr. Stokes Co.,State of North Carolina-
"In the name of God Amen. I Benjamin Banner
Jr. of Stokes County in North Carolina being of present
weak in body but of sound & perfect mind & memory
do this nineteenth day of november in the year of our
lord eight hundred & eleven make and publish
this my last will and Testament in manner and
form following that is to say after paying all my
Just debts the residue of my estate both real and
personal to be equally divided share and share
alike between my THREE BROTHERS JOSHUA BANNER
HENRY BANNER EPHRIAM BANNER & MY SISTER SALLY
BANNER equally alike as they may agree among
themselves by sale or otherwise. And I do hereby nominate
and appoint my BROTHERS JOSHUA BANNER & HENRY
BANNER my executors of this my last will and
testament.
In witness whereof I the said Benjamin
Banner Jr have hereunto set my hand & seal
the day and year above written. Benjamin Banner Jr. SEAL
The aforesaid Benjamin Banner
Jr subscribed and acknowledged
the above his last will and
testament the date above written
in presence of us the subscribing
witnesses who present at the signing
thereof Charles Banner
Fredric Wm Eldridge
Joseph Banner

Dec 18ll - Stokes County Court
The execution of the last will & testament of Benjamin
Banner decd. of which the foregoing is a true copy is
duly proven in open court by Charles Banner and
Joseph Banner and ordered to be recorded.
Sworn accordingly Rob. Williams, C. C.
By Thomas T. Armstrong D. C.

Research: Ben,Jr. is in his father's household in Stokes Co.,NC in 1790. It is not known where he was in 1800 or 1810, he died in 1811.13
iv. Ephriam, 3980, M. Born in 1777 in Surry Co.,NC. Ephriam died in Stokes Co.,NC on 4 Mar 1815; he was 38.16

Mar 1813 - Stokes Co.,NC - Stokes Criminal Action Papers, 1810-1819:
"The Grand Jurors upon their oaths present that Ephriam Banner,Jr. on the 17th day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twelve with force and arms. . . in an upon one Isaac Denton. . . an assault did make." 17

6 Jun 1815 - Stokes Co.,NC, Judgement by Jeremiah Gibson for $38.92 against the estate of Ephriam Banner,JR deceased.

13 Jun 1815 - Stokes Co.,NC, Judgement levied against property of Ephriam Banner,JR. deceased on lot and home in Germanton and land on Buffalo Creek.

20 Jun 1815 - Stokes County,NC Robert B. Gibson has a judgement against the estate of Ephriam Banner,JR
deceased for $26.56. Signed Andrew Bowman,JP.

21 Jun 1815 - Stokes County,NC Jeremiah Gibson has a judgement against the estate of Ephriam Banner,JR
deceased for $38.92.

14 Feb 1816 - Stokes County,NC Andrew Bowman,JP to sell the "goods and chattels" of the estate of Ephriam
Banner,JR deceased and also the lands and tenements of Ephriam Banner,JR deceased.

9 Mar 1816 - Stokes County, NC Judgement levied on the fourth part of one hundred acres on Buffalo Creek
joining John Fry and others and also on the fourth part of a house and lot in Germanton joining John Bitting,
Alexander Moody and others. Signed M. M.Murry, Deputy Sheriff.(Against the estate of Ephriam Banner,
JR.

22 Jun 1816 - Stokes County,NC Judgement by Christian Lash for $19.811/2 against the estate of Ephriam
Banner,JR deceased. Signed John H. Hauser,JP.

22 Jun 1816 - Stokes County, NC Judgement by Happy Watson against the estate of Ephriam Banner,JR
deceased for $6.371/2. Signed John Fry,JP.

24 Jun 1816 - Stokes County, NC, Happy Watson has a judgement against the estate of Ephriam Banner,Jr. for
$6.371/2.

Sept 1816 - Stokes County,NC Robert B. Gibson issued a summons against the siblings of Ephriam Banner,JR
deceased about the $18.75 owed to him names the property of one fourth part of 100 acres lying on Buffalo
Creek joining Alexander Moody,Joshua Banner and others and also one fourth part of home and lot in
Germanton on the south side of the street joining Alexander Moody and others - issued to Joshua Banner,
Henry Banner,JR, Abner Pryor in the right of his wife Sally, William Banner and Elizabeth Banner, the heirs
of Ephriam Banner,JR deceased. Signed Robert Williams, CC.
Jeremiah Gibson also issued an identical summons one for five pounds, seventeen shillings and 4 pence
and one for $38.921/2.

2 Sept 1816 - Stokes County, NC, Christian Lash has a judgement against the estate of Ephriam Banner,JR
deceased for $19.811/2 with .40 charge. Signed John H. Hauser,JP and Christian Lash.

26 Nov 1816- Stokes County,NC Peter Hauser says he was unable to find any property belonging to Ephriam
Banner,JR deceased.

Dec 1816- Stokes County Court concerning the summons of Robert B. Gibson and Jeremiah Gibson. It was
made known to Joshua Banner, Sally Banner Pryer and Abner Pryor and Henry Banner. William Banner and
Elizabeth Banner were not found. NOTE: It is unknown what happened to William and Elizabeth Banner,they
may have died or left the county.

21 Jun 1817 - Stokes County, NC , Judgement on one fourth part of a lot in Germanton and the home by C.L.
Banner,Sheriff and B.G.L. Banner(?). NOTE: C. L. is Constantine L. son of Charles Banner who is the son of
Joseph Banner.

1 Aug 1817 - Stokes County, NC John H. Hauser to find Henry Banner, executor of the estate of Ephriam Banner
JR and bring him to jail.

8 Sept 1817 - Stokes County,NC Judgements were levied against the property of Ephriam Banner,JR deceased
by John H. Hauser, JP.

19 Sept 1817 - Stokes County,NC Judgement were levied against the property of Ephriam Banner,JR deceased
by John H. Hauser,JP.(house and lot in Germanton)

Research: Ephriam, Jr. is in his father's household on the 1790 Stokes Co.,NC. It is not known where he was in 1800 and he died in 1816.13
v. Henry, 3979, M. Born in 1779 in Surry Co.,NC. Henry died in Stokes Co.,NC aft Sep 1816; he was 37.

14 Dec 1793 - Stokes Co.,NC - JAMES MARTIN and wf. MARY to Nathan Spencer 50 pds 200 acres both sides of Mill Ck. of Townfork being part of old survey made for said Martin adj. John Flynt, incl. MOSES MARTINS plantation. Signed James Martin and Mary (X) Martin. Witnesses: Charles Banner and Henry Banner.

Research: Henry is on the 1790 Stokes Co.,NC census in his father's household. He is in his brother's, Joshua, household in 1810 and gone after 1810. His fate is unknown.13
11 vi. Joshua, 2321, M (1780-1846)
12 vii. Sarah "Sally", 3981, F (1790-)

On 20 Sep 1793 when Ephriam was 40, he second married Elizabeth "Betsy" HARTGROVE, 3959, F, daughter of James HARTGROVE, 3960, M (-1810) & Susanna H. LANKFORD, 9046, F, in Stokes Co.,NC.10 Born on 10 May 1775 in Surry Co.,NC. Elizabeth "Betsy" died in Stokes Co.,NC(age 72 yrs,4 ms, 28days) in Oct 1847; she was 72. Buried in Banner Family Graveyard,Hwy 8, Forsyth Co.,NC.

Elizabeth is in the household of her husband from 1800 till 1840. In 1840, after the death of her husband, she is in the household of her widowed daughter, Elizabeth Banner Fowler, in Stokes Co.,NC.13

Research: Stokes Co.,NC Miscellaneous Papers,# C. R. 090.920.1-
11 Jun 1838 - "Declaration of Samuel Bolyjack & J. Martin Cox, 11 Jun 1838, that Ephriam Banner who was a pensioner of the United States died at his place of residence in the County of Stokes aforesaid on Tuesday morning of the 3rd day of April last past, leaving Elizabeth Banner his Widdow who they have just reason to be is his lawful wife." S.[Samuel] Bolyjack, J. M. Cox before Reuben D. Golding, C. C. C.

Also found:
11 Jun 1838 -"Declaration of Howel Hartgrove, 11 Jun 1838, a resident of Stokes Co., that he was present and saw Ephriam Banner(who is now dead) married to his said Deponents Sister Elizabeth, who is now the Widdow of said Ephriam Banner, which marriage was at the house of James Hartgrove the Father of his Deponent & his sister aforesaid, about forty years past.." Howel Hartgrove before Reuben D. Golding.

24 Sept 1846 - Stokes County, NC
"Be it known that is this
24th day of September 1846 before me Charles Banner
Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid personally
appeared Elizabeth Banner a resident of of the County aforesaid aged
seventy two years, who being first duly sworn according to law
doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain
the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed
July the 7 1838. and subsequent laws passed relative thereto
granting half pay and pensions to certain widows, that she
is the widow of Ephriam Banner who was a private soldier in
the army of the militia of the United States in time of the war of
the Revolution for which service he drew a pension at the
rate of forty six dollars & .66 cts. per annum commencing on the
4th day of April 1838. for the proof of service performed by her
said husband she begs leave to refer the Pension department
to establish her claim, she further declares that she was
married to the said Ephriam Banner on the 20th day of September
1793 seventeen hundred and ninety three that her husband the
aforesaid Ephriam Banner died on the 3rd day of April 1838.
at his place of residence in the County of Stokes aforesaid
that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service
but the marriage took place pervious to the first of January
seventeen hundred and ninety four (to wit) at the time above
stated and still remains unmarried & a widow that she
has no family record it being destroyed by she remembers
the ages of her children that born of her body whilst she and her hus-
band aforesaid lived in unison together, seven in all
(viz)Jesse Banner born 15th April 1795, Charles Banner now dead born
14th Nov 1797, Joseph R. Banner born 14th November 1799-
Elinir Banner married to Wm. W. Terry born 1st day of May 1803
Elizabeth Banner born 25th November 1805. Charity Banner
born the 5th April 1807, and Susannan born 1st October 1810
& married to Wm. Bolyjack. All are living but Charles -
that she had been affected for the space of five years with
a cancer & otherwise with bodily infirmity so that she was
not able to travel to the county court to make this declaration.
She has resided in the County of Stokes aforesaid ever since it was
formed a county out of Surry County in 1790. And previous thereto she resided in Surry County. Her name before she was
married was Elizabeth Hartgrove and was married at her
father James Hartgrove's in Stokes County aforesaid by a
certain William Campbell a Justice of the Peace for said
county the date above mentioned.Sworn and subscribed
before me."
Charles Banner, JP Elizabeth (X) Banner

"I hereby certify that the above named
Elizabeth Banner is still unmarried & widow of Ephriam
Banner, decd. who was a pensioner. She is entirely unable to
travel to court from bodily infirmity and made application
to me several years ago to write her declaration but was
delayed under the hopes of recovery & negligence to ge=
=ther. Given under my hand this 24th day September 1846." C. Banner, JP

"Catherine Hartgrove is a sister to the above named Elizabeth
Banner being duly sworn according to law declares in her
oath that she was present & saw her said sister Elizabeth
& Ephriam Banner above mentioned married together by
William Campbell a Justice of the Peace at the time &
place mentioned in the foregoing declaration & that her
father & mother & herself were all the persons present
besides the Justice of the Peace. Sworn & subscribed this 24 th
September 1846 before me. Catherine (X) Hartgrove
C. Banner, JP

1 Oct 1946 - Stokes Co.,NC
"Be it known that on this first day of October
1846 before me Charles Banner a Justice of the Peace in &
for said county personally appeard Joshua Banner aged
seventy years who being duly sworn according to law delares on
his Oath that he believes the foregoing statement made by his
step mother in her declaration is Just & true altho he did not
see her & his Father Ephriam married together he
being the his on by his first wife who died several years previously
to said Marriage all of his children were apposed to his marrying
a second wife but became reconciled when his said Step Mother
came to live with them. She treated them kindly seven children
in number, she reared another family of children as named
in the declaration aforesaid who are living all but one and
she still remains unmarried his fathers widow sworn to &
subscribed the date above mentioned
before me. " C. Banner Joshua Banner

"I certify tht the above mentioned Catherine Hartgrove and
Joshua Banner who made oath to their respective affadavits
are persons of respectable characters for probity and truth and
and that their statements are entitled to full credit-
Given under my hand this 1st day of October AD 1846" C.Banner, JP

24 Sept 1846 - Elizabeth Banner received a certificate of pension of $40.00

"I John Hill clerk of court
of pleas and quarter sessions held in at Crawford in the County
aforesaid do hereby certify that Charles Banner whose name
is to the foregoing declaration & affadavits was an acting
justice of the peace on and for the aforesaid at the time of signing The
same duly commssioned & authorized to administer oaths and
that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his is Genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and affixed my seal of the court this 13th day of
December AD 1852. M. Hill, CC
By Sam H. Taylor, DC

11 Dec 1852 - Stokes County, NC
"A copy of Ephriam Banner's marriage license (bond)
to wit a blank bond signed thus:
Septem. 17th 1793 Ephriam Banner SEAL
Test Ch. Banner SEAL
C. Lash
and endorsed on the back thereof with the words -
Marriage Bond
Ephr. Banner
to
Elizabeth Hartgrove
Septem. 17th 1793
I John Hill, clerk of the court
of pleas and quarter sessions for the county of Stokes afore=
=said do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of
the words & figures purporting to be the marriage license
bond of Ephriam Banner to Bettsy Hartgrove filed among
license bonds in my office-
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto affixed the seal of the
Court and subscribed my name
at this 11th day of December
AD 1852." M. Hill
by Sam. H. Taylor, D. C.

10 Jan 1853 - Forsyth Co.,NC
" Be it known that before me
Charles Banner, a Justice of the [Peace] in and for the County
aforesaid duly authorized by law to administer oaths
personally appeared Jesse Banner, Joseph R. Banner
Elinor Terry, wife of William Terry, Betsy Fowler widow of
John Fowler, decd. Charity Banner, and Susanna Bolyjack
wife of William Bolyjack all residents of the County & State afore=
=said, who being first duly sworn according to law, states that
they are the only living children of Ephriam & Betsy Banner
Deceased of said county (formerly Stokes County) the said Ephriam
Banner was a private soldier in the war of the Revolution did draw
a pension at the rates of forty six dollars & 66 cents per annum
until the day of his death which was the 3rd day of April 1838
and that they believe the United States are still indebted under
existing laws, for the pension that was due under the
application heretofore made by their mother the aforesaid
Betsy Banner decd. and that they are directly interested as
claimants in the pension for which application was heretofore
made as aforesaid and constitutes and appoints Isaac N.
Coffin of Washington, DC our true and Lawful attorney with
irrivocable power to examine into, investigate and establish
the claim for said pension, and do all necessary acts thereto
and apply & receive a check or the money from the Treasury of the United States
In witness whereof we Jesse Banner, Joseph R. Banner,
Elener Terry, Betsy Fowler, Charity Banner & Susanna Bolyjack
hath on this 10th day of January 1853. Set our hands & seals
Witness - C. Banner, JP
Betsy (X) Fowler Jesse Banner
Charity (X) Banner Joseph R. (X) Banner
Susanna (X) Bolyjack Elener (X) Terry
Signed sealed and acknowledged and sworn to before me this
10th day of January 1853." C. Banner

14 Sept 1853 - By Isaac A. Coffin, Attorney, Elizabeth Hartgrove received $40.00. {NOTE- FOR THE CHILDREN}

They had the following children:
13 i. Jesse, 3986, M (1795-1867)
ii. Charles, 3988, M. Born on 14 Nov 1797 in Stokes Co.,NC. Charles died in Stokes Co.,NC bef 24 Sep 1846; he was 48.

Research: Charles is on the 1800 Stokes Co.,NC census in his father's household. In 1820, he is in his step-brother's Joshua'a household. Charles married in 1822 in Stokes County, NC. It is unknown what happened to him and his wife in 1830. According to his mother's pension application in 1846, her son, Charles, is deceased.13

On 27 Jan 1822 when Charles was 24, he married Elizabeth PATTISON/PATTERSON, 3989, F, daughter of Joseph PATTISON/PATTERSON, 11976, M (->1809), in Stokes Co.,NC.10

20 Sept 1809 - Stokes Co, NC - Will of Joseph Pattison/Patterson
Elizabeth is mentioned in her father's will:
"Daughter ELIZABETH, furniture and privilege of the Shed Room at East end of my house as long as 'she remains in an un-married estate'".
14 iii. Joseph R., 3990, M (1799-1872)
15 iv. Ellender D., 3992, F (1803->1853)
16 v. Elizabeth "Betsy", 3994, F (1805-)
vi. Charity, 3996, F. Born on 5 Apr 1807 in Stokes Co.,NC. Charity died in Forsyth Co.,NC bef 1865; she was 57.

Research: Charity is in the household her father in 1820 and1830. In 1840 she is with her mother in her sister, Elizabeth Fowler's household. Charity married in April 1860, William W. Terry, her sister's Ellender's husband. Ellender died prior to April 1860. In 1860, Charity is in the household her husband, William W Terry in Forsyth Co.,NC.13

On 11 Apr 1860 when Charity was 53, she married William W. TERRY, 3993, M, son of John TERRY, 4004, M & Amney VAUGHN, 4005, F, in Forsyth Co.,NC.18 Born in 1805 in Stokes Co.,NC. William W. died in Forsyth Co.,NC in Sep 1879; he was 74.19 Near Sedge Garden.

1 Apr 1873 -Will of William W. Terry, Forsyth Co.,NC
"In the name of God, Amen. I William W. Terry of the County of Forsyth
in the State of North Carolina, do make, publish, and declare the
following to be my last will and testatment; that is to say .
First, I will and devise to my beloved WIFE ELIZABETH J. TERRY[Elizabeth Clayton] for and during her natural life, one third part in value of all my
lands of which I may die seized and possessed, including my dwelling
house and improvements, and I do also will and devise to her the
twenty five one acre tract part of which is known as the Zimmerman
tract, this I give to her absolutely.
Secondly, I wll and bequeath to my said wife ELIZABETH J.
TERRY all the money that may be on hand and debts due me at
my death, my grey mare, all the milk cows that may be on
hand, two beds, bedsteads, and furniture, her choice, one bureau
and contents, her chains, one clothes press and contents, the watch
she got of her brother Gideon Clayton, three band boxes and
their contents, and a large family bible which she had when
we were married.
Thirdly, I will and direct that my executors hereinafter named,
as soon after my death as may be convenient present to sell
the whole of the land of which I may die seized and possessed
including the remainder after my said wife's third part for her
life, that the sale be made for cash, at public auction, upon the
premises, after due advertisement, and that the proceeds of said
sale be divided as follows, to wit: to my SON NATHANIEL R. TERRY
one fourth part, to my DAUGHTER LORETTA TUTTLE WIFE OF PETER H. TUTTLE
one fourth part, to my DAUGHTER SARAH TERRY one fourth part,
and the remaining fourth part, I will and bequeath to the FOUR
LIVING CHILDREN OF MY SON JOHN H. TERRY, decd., late of the state of
GEORGIA, and to the survivors or survivors of them.
Fourthly, I will and direct that my executors hereinafter
named, as soon after my death as may be convenient, sell
at public aution, for cash, the whole of my personal estate, not
herein before disposed of, and the proceeds of such sale to dispose
of as follows, to wit; pay to my SON NATHANIEL R. TERRY, one fourth part,
to my DAUGHTER LORETTA TUTTLE WIFE OF PETER H. TUTTLE one fourth part,
to my DAUGHTER SARAH TERRY one fourth part, and the remaining
fourth part thereof I give and bequeath to the four living
children of my son JOHN H. TERRY decd. of the State of Georgia,
and to the survivors or suvivors of them, bu should all of the
said four children of my said son John H. Terry died before arriving
at the age of twenty one years, then and in that case it is my will
that all I have bequeathed to them in his my last will and
testament, go to, and be paid over to my three children above
named, to wit: Nathaniel R. , Loretta, and Sarah, share and share
alike, and I do hereby will and direct that the whole of the
money arising under or by virtue of this my last will to the said four
children of my said deceased son John H. Terry, remain in the
hands of my son Nathaniel R. Terry during the minority--
of the said four children, and that he settle with, and pay over to
them each as they shall arrive at the age of twenty one years and
should they all die without either of them arriving at that
age, then that he divide the money as above directed.
And lastly, I do hereby constitute and appoint my beloved wife
Elizabeth J. Terry and my son Nathaniel R. Terry executrix and
executor of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof
I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 1st day of Aug AD 1873.
Witness R. A. Barrow Wm. W. Terry SEAL
R. L. Cox

12 Sept 1879 - Forsyth Co.,NC - William W. Terry's will was probated by the oath of R. A. Barrow and R. L. Cox in Forsyth Probate Court, by C. L. Hauser, Probate Judge.

23 Sept 1879 - Forsyth County Probate Court, before C. S. Hauser, Judge of Probate in the matter of the will of William W. Terry:
"Nathl. R. Terry being sworn, doth Say
That William W. Terry, late of said County, is dead, having first
made and published his last will and testament; and that Nath. R. Terry
is the executor named therein.
Further, that the property of the said Wm. Terry
consisting of 2 cows, 12 calves, 8 or 10 hogs and pigs, Household & Kitchen furniture,
Farming tools, wagins, & 307 acres of land more or less
is worth about $2000.00 so far as can be ascertained at the date of this application; and that
Nath. R. Terry, Loretta Tuttle wife of Peter H. Tuttle
Sarah Wilson wife of Jo. Wilson, & the heirs at Law of
John H. Terry, decd.
are the parties entitled under said will to the said property.
Sworn and subscribed before me this 23 rd
day of September 1879
C. S. Hauser, Probate Judge N. R. Terry

23 Sept 1879 - "I, Nath. R. Terry do swear that I believe this writing to be and
to contain the last will and testament of William Terry deceased;
and that I will Well and truly execute the same, by first paying his debts and then his legacies, so far as the
said estate shall extend or the law shall charge me; and that I will well and faithfully execute
the office of an Executor agreeable to the trust and confidence reposed in me, and according to the law.
So help me God. N. R. Terry
Sworn and subscribed before me, this the
23rd day of September 1879.
C. S. Hauser, Probate Judge"

29 Oct 1979 - Inventory and Return of Sale of Personal Property belonging to the Estate of W. W. Terry, decd. made by Nathl. Terry, executor of said W.W. Terry - bought by:
Tandy Matthews, One Turning Plow, hoe & tar bucket-------------. 26
Tandy Matthews, one Buttong Plow, Stock & Single----------------.26
H. B. Golding, Ox Wagon, Yoke-----------------------------10.00
William Campbell, One Horse Wagon------------------------- 9.00
C. P. Hutchins, Buggy-----------------------------------13.25
Wm. Fulk, Man Saddle----------------------------------- 1.25
J. W. Ziglar, Sheep Skin-----------------------------------.35
Wm. Grubbs, Sheep Skin---------------------------------- .50
M.A. Walker, Crow Bar-----------------------------------.46
John Bostick, Lot of Plows, Mattocks--------------------------.50
Thos. Grubbs, Drawing Knife--------------------------------.20
Augustine Kiger, Set of Harness-----------------------------1.55
C. B. Hutchins, Lot of Harness-------------------------------.46
Tandy Mathews, chain and Lock------------------------------.30
H. H. Grubbs, Box & Lime----------------------------------.06
G. W. Poindexter, Harrow & flax brake------------------------1.00
S. L. Bitting, Cider Mill----------------------------------7.50
Wm. Grubbs, 3 old barrels --------------------------------.25
Willie Marshall, One old barrel-----------------------------.25
T. H. Bain, Auger & Nail Drawer-----------------------------.30
Ed Weaver, One Pair Hews & Back Band------------------------.30
Mat Ogburn, One log Chair--------------------------------1.10
Thomas Ogburn, Cider Barrel-------------------------------.20
T. H. Bain, Shelton Plow-----------------------------------.50
Joseph Marshall, Salem Plow------------------------------2.15
Alexander Merritt, Key & lot of old iron------------------------.75
N. G. Westmoreland, Wheel Barrow---------------------------.32
Wm. Grubbs, 5 Bee Gums, Rill Traf(?)------------------------.10
Stump Ogburn, l lot of old harness----------------------------.02
Wm. Fulk, Tobacco Shaper & Lock----------------------------.15
Wm. McGee, Box & Salt-----------------------------------.51
J. H. Crews, One Loom-----------------------------------.10
John Tush, one box--------------------------------------.20
John Clayton, One box-----------------------------------1.40
Wm. Fulk,one box--------------------------------------.25
Sid Crews,1 keg & two Harrow Teeth-------------------------.20
Franklin James, one half bushel----------------------------.40
AMOUNT TAKEN FORWARD:----------------------------- $57.55
Reuben Waggoner, one barrell-----------------------------.25
James Dennison, 3 Bee Gums,with bees in it-------------------.40
H. H. Grubbs, Table & Irons-------------------------------.36
Wm. Chafin, one churn----------------------------------1.42
H. H. Lewis, One Tin Can----------------------------------.30
Augustine Kiger, Auger & Crock-----------------------------.10
Sid Crews, Jar & Coffee Pot--------------------------------.30
Patrick Clayton, Basket-----------------------------------.25
George Bowman, Basket & lot of old harness---------------------.37
Willis Marshall, Trunk-----------------------------------.80
Wm. Magee, Basket--------------------------------------.17
George Bowman, 2 old trunk & Flax Wheel----------------------.35
Peter Tuttle, 2 spinning wheel-----------------------------1.50
Armsted Walker, one spinning wheel--------------------------.95
Martin Hartgrove,4 chairs---------------------------------.72
John Bostick,5 chairs------------------------------------.78
Armisted Walker,1 Table can & 2 pots-------------------------.20
P. A. James,One Flax Wheel--------------------------------.70
Gaston Walker, One Reel & Staff-----------------------------.16
Tandy Marshall,one mowing blade & one lot old mows--------------1.51
Thomas Ogburn,one sausage grinder---------------------------.10
Stump Ogburn,one cross cut saw----------------------------1.81
J. W.Craft, one box & keg----------------------------------.15
J. R. Wall, one lot of old stays-------------------------------.15
John Coley, one carpet------------------------------------.27
J. C. Fagg, one glass pot-----------------------------------.10
Augustine Kiger, one bureau-------------------------------2.65
Amos Hartgrove,one small table & oil cloth---------------------1.00
H. A. White, one flour barrel & window sash---------------------.86
Rhet Beck, one little table---------------------------------.40
Henry Moore, one jug------------------------------------.20
George Bowman, one old desk-------------------------------.65
Sauders Wood, one box-----------------------------------.15
Henry Moore, one tub------------------------------------.01
Henry Manning, one bedstead------------------------------3.50
J. C. Fagg, one butcher knife-------------------------------.15
Joseph Marshall, 3 chairs--------------------------------1.00
Andy Woods, one candle stand-------------------------------.60
Sandy Evans, one bureau---------------------------------7.00
Tandy Marshall, one dress table----------------------------2.20
John Griffin, one candle stand------------------------------.65
P. A. James,one pair steel yards----------------------------.26
Aaron Shouse, 2 chairs----------------------------------.47
AMOUNT CARRIED FORWARD - $93.41
Wm.Magee, one umbrella---------------------------------.25
Albert Magee, one hogs head-------------------------------.06
J. T. Ziglar, one bed quilt---------------------------------1.30
Elias Ziglar, Counter pine---------------------------------.90
Amos Hartgrove, Sheet------------------------------------.50
Mat Coger, 1st choice hog---------------------------------4.25
B. L. Bitting, 2nd choice hog-------------------------------3.10
B. L. Bitting, 3rd choice hog-------------------------------3.00
Riley George, 2 of 4th choice hogs---------------------------4.30
Joseph Bodenhamner, 2 of 5th choice hogs---------------------4.05
Franer Hine, 2 of 6th choice hogs---------------------------3.55
Andy Gilliam, 2 of 7th choice hogs---------------------------3.05
W. E. Willis, 1 blue sow of the 7th choice hogs------------------4.00
Reuben Ogburn, 1 spotted horned bull yearling------------------3.00
J. T. Ziglar, 1 spotted no horned yearling-----------------------.10
John Tesh, 1st choice Milk Cow----------------------------11.25
Henry George, one white horned cow-------------------------15.25
Charley Wall, one spotted hog------------------------------3.00
S. L. Bitting, one Black hog--------------------------------2.80
J. C. Fagg, one white hog----------------------------------3.15
T. H. Bain, one lot of wheat----------------------------10.17 1/2
Amos Hartgrove, one wheat fair-----------------------------.15
J. T. Ziglar, one iron gray Horse-----------------------------.10
A. Walker, Corn---------------------------------------9.70
Albert Magee, Corn------------------------------------7.05
R. Stanly, short corn------------------------------------.32
T. G. Walker, corn--------------------------------------5.85
Lewis Waggoner, Oats-----------------------------------1.80
Lewis Waggoner, Fodder----------------------------------.25
A. Walker, Fodder-----------------------------------1.57 1/2
Lewis Waggoner, Fodder----------------------------------.75
Lewis Waggoner, Fodder----------------------------------.90
P. A. James, one hay stack--------------------------------1.40
John T. Moore, one Bed & Bed clothing-----------------------12.25
Wm. Magee, one lot Tow cloth-------------------------------.65
Saunders Wood, Bed stead---------------------------------2.75
AMOUNT CARRIED FORWARD-------------------------221.94 1/2
Henry Leah, one bed quilt----------------------------------.20
Minerva Shouse, one bed quilt------------------------------1.40
Adaline Shouse, one bed quilt-------------------------------1.10
Adaline Shouse, one bed quilt-------------------------------1.75
T. H. Bain, one bed quilt----------------------------------1.50
Adaline Shouse, one bed quilt-------------------------------1.80
Pink Davis, one bed quilt----------------------------------.75
Lewis Waggoner, one bed quilt-------------------------------.75
Lewis Waggoner, one bed quilt------------------------------1.45
Adaline Shouse, one Blanket-------------------------------3.10
N. G. Westmoreland, one lot of carpet-------------------------3.71
Charley Wall, one lot of carpet------------------------------.55
Adaline Shouse, one flower pot-------------------------------.05
Adaline Shouse,one cover lid-------------------------------3.50
Viney Lash(col), one counter pin----------------------------2.00
Adaline Shouse, one comfort--------------------------------.35
Nathl. Boles, one lot cotton Cloth----------------------------1.80
Pink Davis, one lot cotton cloth------------------------------.70
J. T. Moore, one counter pin--------------------------------.80
J. T. Moore, one counter pin--------------------------------.80
Willis Marshall, one counter pin-----------------------------.65
Wm.Magee, one lot tow cloth--------------------------------.51
John Griffin, 2 sheets------------------------------------.87
H. A. White, 2 sheets-------------------------------------.90
Willis Marshall, 2 sheets----------------------------------.80
H. A. White, one table cloth---------------------------------.58
Elijah Tuttle, one counter pin------------------------------1.00
J. T. Moore, one lot of fringe-------------------------------1.00
Sarah Shouse, one looking glass------------------------------.05
John Clayton, one bread box--------------------------------.25
J. T. Moore, one bed and clothing---------------------------11.75
John Clayton, one bed stead-------------------------------3.00
Jesse Shouse, one bureau--------------------------------9.25
R. W. Hitchcock, one bureau------------------------------8.35
J. T. Moore, one family bible------------------------------1.80
Payton Cox, one family bible-------------------------------.25
Elijah Tuttle, one pair cotton cards---------------------------.30
Wm. Wolff, one crock & Jug--------------------------------.16
Thomas Manning, one table cloth-----------------------------.15
D. G. Walker, one coffee pot and file---------------------------.30
Joseph Marshall, one table toilet-----------------------------.13
Wyatt Marshall, one box----------------------------------.10
J. W. Ogburn, one chest-----------------------------------.20
AMOUNT CARRIED FORWARD-------------------------292.05 1/2
Letitia Moore, clothing press------------------------------3.60
Elijah Tuttle, one kettle and pot-----------------------------.75
John Westmoreland, one tin bucket--------------------------.25
Jacob Fulk, one tin dipper--------------------------------.26
Mrs. A. Walker, wash pan & Mill---------------------------.40
Robert Oakes, one jar------------------------------------.35
Jacob Fulk, one pot--------------------------------------.65
Robert Oakes, one skillet and shovel---------------------------.60
Wyatt Marshall, one clove crock-----------------------------.65
M. A. Walker, one spade-----------------------------------.46
Joseph Marshall, one pot----------------------------------.05
Jacob Fulk, one pot rack-----------------------------------.16
Saunders Wood, one kettle---------------------------------.60
Sandy Sullivan, one tub & one jug----------------------------.56
John Westmoreland, two crocks-----------------------------.05
Thomas Ogburn, one barrel--------------------------------.16
Tandy Marshall, one feather bed Tick & Pillows-----------------6.00
Joseph Marshall, one bed stead------------------------------.10
C. B. Ziglar, one box-------------------------------------.05
C. B. Ziglar, one chair------------------------------------.01
Milliard Walker, one razor---------------------------------.15
Joseph Marshall, one stone---------------------------------.50
Sid Crews, two smooth Irons--------------------------------.50
Patrick Clayton, one window curtain--------------------------.46
J. Westmoreland, one lot of bottles---------------------------.05
J. H. Crews, one lot of bottles-------------------------------.05
Jacob Fulk, one lot of bottles-------------------------------.50
Mrs. A. Walker, one bowl--------------------------------- .18
J. H. Crews, Plates & Bowl--------------------------------.15
Wm. Grubbs, four tumblers-------------------------------.16
Tandy Marshall, two glass stands----------------------------.80
Tandy Marshall, one pitcher-------------------------------.38
Elijah Tuttle, one dish------------------------------------.35
Tandy Marshall, one set of knifes & forks----------------------1.10
C. Hutchins, one dish & cups--------------------------------.25
Theodore Davis, one bottle wine & salt dish----------------------.22
AMOUNT CARRIED FORWARD-------------------------313.56 1/2
Willis Marshall, one table cloth---------------------------1.05
Lee Marshall, one table---------------------------------1.50
Thomas Ogburn, one testament-----------------------------.55
D. G. Walker, one book----------------------------------.10
Wm. Lawson, one book----------------------------------.05
Cefus Crews, 3 books-----------------------------------.15
John Griffin, one book-----------------------------------.15
P. A. James, one looking glass-----------------------------2.30
T. A. Manning, one can-----------------------------------.25
James Ziglar, lot of glass plates----------------------------.50
J. T. Moore, picture frames------------------------------1.30
J. W. Craft, one watch----------------------------------5.65
Jesse Shouse, one clock---------------------------------1.55
Wm. Lawson, one cup board------------------------------3.00
Mr. A. Shouse, one table cloth-----------------------------.70
C. B. Ziglar, lot of cloth---------------------------------2.20
Wm. Lawson, lot of cloth--------------------------------1.62
Mr. A. Shouse, one bed & Furniture-------------------------6.60
TOTAL------------------------------------------342.79
Amount of money found on hand at testators death---------------1.71
Total-------------------------------------------$344.50
Sworn to probate judge, C. S. Hauser, by Nathl. R. Terry.

22 Jan 1880 - An additional inventory and account of sale of personal and real estate sold by N. R. Terry Exec. of W. W. Terry decd. since his last return.
Sale of Rents:
1. R. Vanhoy, 25 bushel corn @.51----------------------$12.75
2. Phil James, 25 bushel corn @.50----------------------12.50
3. R. Vanhoy, 15 bushel corn @.50------------------------8.50
4. P. James, one stock hay------------------------------4.05
5. Rick Vanhoy, 18 1/3 bushel corn @.45-------------------8.25
6.T. W. Grubbs, choice stack hay-------------------------11.25
7.T. W. Grubbs, 20 doz oats @.10-------------------------2.00
8.Phil James, Top Fodder-------------------------------.95
9.T. W. Grubbs, Top Fodder & blade------------------------1.17
10. T.W. Grubbs, Top Fodder & blade-----------------------1.60
11. T. W. Grubbs, Top Fodder & blade------------------------.90
cash collected for calf---------------------------------5.00
Total--------------------------------------------$62.32
Rent tobacco sold at warehouse:
1. Albert Magee's crop---------------------------1.97 1/2
2. Tobe Petree crop-----------------------------8.25
3. Tobe Petree crop-----------------------------2.13
4. Albert Magee crop----------------------------8.03 1/3
5. Armisted Walker crop-------------------------8.38
6. Albert Magee crop----------------------------1.63
Total---------------------------------------29.80
Total bal due from sale of personalty--------------------$92.12

22 Jan 1880- Return of 2nd Sale of Personal Property and other receipts coming into the hands of Nathl. R. Terry, Executory of W.W. Terry decd.:
Albert Magee, one colter & stock--------------------------.40
Phillip James, one set of dog irons-------------------------.15
Geo. Bowman, one set of dog irons--------------------------.10
Wyatt Marshall, one hackle------------------------------.45
Wyatt Marshall, Weeding blades---------------------------.05
Phillip James, one pair waffle irons-----------------------.10
Willie Taylor, one mortea & Pitch Fork----------------------.35
Thomas Ogburn, one cradle stock---------------------------.05
P. James, one Harrow Stock-------------------------------.02
Wyatt Marshall, P. Syringes-------------------------------.50
W. M. Taylor, one lot of Fodder----------------------------1.25
Phillip James, one piece of leather---------------------------.15
W. M. Taylor, one bedstead---------------------------------.25
W. M. Taylor, one bedstead---------------------------------.25
W. M. Taylor, one srap, trough & table-------------------------.05
Geo. Bowman, one tar bucket--------------------------------.06
Wm. Taylor, one axe-------------------------------------.10
Amount received from rent of Home House, Lots & Pasture---------35.00
Amount received from fire wood sold to Tobias Petree-------------5.00
Amount paid by Adeline Clayton on note-----------------------12.13
Total---------------------------------------------$56.01
Sworn and subscribed to C. S. Hauser, Probate Judge by Nath. R. Terry on 11 day of Feb. 1880.

6 Jan 1881 - Sale of land:
Tandy Marshall, 110 acres East side of Bear Tract-------------$669.00
J. F. Crews, 113 acres West side of Bear Tract----------------626.00
Sarah Wilson, 36 acres Wood land-------------------------440.00
Peter Tuttle, 105 Home tract 10% bid resale-----------------741.00
Total------------------------------------------$2.476.00
Total balance due of sale of pers. and real estate-------------$2.568.12

5 May 1881- Sworn and subscribed before C. S. Hauser, Probate Judge, by Nathaniel R. Terry, Executor of the estate of William W. Terry in the amount of $2,568.12.

Jun 1881- N. R. Terry executor of W. W. Terry Decd. in acct with the estate of the testator:
29 Oct 1879, Sale of property-------------------------$342.79
Money on hand----------------------------- 1.71
22 Jan 1880, 2nd sale of personality-----------------------3.88
rents----------------------------------35.00
of wood--------------------------------- 5.00
note on Adeline Clayton----------------------12.13
note on Wyatt Newstand----------------------5.00
6 Jun 1881,Sale of rent---------------------------------57.32
Sale of tobacco-------------------------------29.80
Sale of Lands-----------------------------2,479.00
Collected of J. E. Clayton------------------------23.63
TOTAL------------------------------------------$2,992.26

By Vouchers:
1. W. F. Shultz----------------$30.00
2. J. W. Grubbs-----------------20.00
3. E. M. Mathis------------------6.00
4. C. B. Ziglar-------------------4.00
5. J. G. Hill---------------------4.00
6. C. S. Hauser-------------------2.10
7. C. S. Hauser-------------------2.85
8. Tandy Marshall------------------.50
9. C. S. Hauser--------------------.60
10. A. Fogle---------------------4.79
11. Tax------------------------4.88
12. Wm. Cirelle-------------------.50
13. C. S. Hauser------------------84.06
14. Tax------------------------10.38
15. Tax-------------------------9.93
16. Watin & Glenn-----------------60.00
17. Q. A. Robinson-------------------.50
18. Q. A. Robinson-------------------.50
19. Q. A. Robinson-------------------.75
TOTAL-----------------------$256.34
20. C. B. Ziglar--------------------2.00
21. C. B. Ziglar--------------------1.00
22. T. L. Best----------------------.50
23. W. G. Marshall------------------.50
24. W. G. Marshall------------------.65
25. J. G. Buxton--------------------.97
26. M. H. Morris------------------1.00
27. W. B. Johnson------------------.60
28. C. S. Hauser--------------------1.20
29. Joni W. Terry-----------------60.00
30. Wakin & Glenn-----------------40.00
31. D. P. Meat(?)------------------75.00
32. Marked out
33. C. S. Hauser for final settlement------15.00
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS-------------$456.76

By coming of Rights 5 pr ct-----------149.61
By coming of Lots 5 pr ct--------------23.03
TOTAL--------------------------$627.40
Total for distribution under will--------------------$2,364.86
Due Legatees as follows:
N. R. Terry--------------------------------$591.21
Sarah Wilson-------------------------------$591.21
Loretta Tuttle-------------------------------$591.21
Jno. H. Terry children-------------------------$591.28

Sworn and subscribed before C. S. Hauser me this 27th day of June. 1881, S. S. Hauser, Probate Judge. Signed N. R. Terry, Execr.
17 vii. Susannah "Susan", 3997, F (1810-)

He third did not marry Cynthia HARRIS, 3999, F. Born ca 1780 in Stokes Co.,NC.

Research: Jun 1819 - In Stokes County, NC Cynthia Harris initiated a Bastardy Bond against Ephriam Banner,Sr. for being
the father of a bastard child, "she has delivered" and ask for the sum of 10 pounds. Signed by Matthew R.
Moore, CC.

Sept 1819 - In Stokes County, NC Ephriam Banner ,SR shows in court about the bastardy claim and had to pay
10 pounds.

1820 (STOKES COUNTY CENSUS) Cynthia Harris shows on the census as head of household born ca 1780 with
one male born between 1810-1820 and one female born between 1810-1820. DID SHE HAVE TWINS???

They had the following children:
i. Child (Illegitimate), 4000, M. Born in 1816 in Stokes Co.,NC.
ii. Child???? (Illegitimate), 4001, F. Born in 1816 in Stokes Co.,NC.

4. Benjamin BANNER Sr., 3953, M. Born on 20 May 1753 in Rowan Co.,NC.7 Benjamin died in Stokes Co.,NC bef Jun 1840; he was 87.

13 Feb 1774 - From Moravian Archives - Henry and Benjamin spent an evening and a night at Bethabara Tavern; Horse and lodging,10 pence; one half pint West Rum, 1 shilling; one half pint ? ; 6 pence; and his breakfast, 10 pence; one half pint of Whiskey, 6 pence; for Benjamin 5 shillings and 6 pence; one gill (4 oz or double shot) of whiskey, 4 pence; and lend in money, 8 shillings. The archives described this as "spirited evening".

1777 Washington Co.,Tenn.is formed which covered present state, many counties formed from this section plus also parts of present day NC counties.

1 Jun 1779 - Benjamin volunteered as a Minute Man at Old Richmond in Surry County under Col. Martin Armstrong and Maj. John Winston. He served under Maj. Winston in June on a tour against the Tories. He joined his company on the Little Yadkin and marched to Rowan County up the river to the Tory camp. The Tories had collected force under Col. Gideon Wright. He was employed in routing and disarming the Tories for 3 to 4 weeks and was then permitted to return home. Shortly thereafter, he marched under Cap. John Halbert against the Tories through the Quaker settlement in Guilford County and back to Surry for about 2 weeks. He was then marched to Old Town[Old Town is Bethabara and New Town is Bethania] under Cap. Halbert and was placed under an officer(name unknown) to guard the British and Tory prisioners taken from the Battle of Kings Mountain*. From there he marched to Hillsboro in Orange County and placed under command of a Cap. Jones of a regular army to guard and convey military stores or magazines from Salem,NC to the Henry Couny Courthouse,VA a distance of about 70 miles for about 2 weeks. Benjamin served 6 months. #S6562.[Battle of "King's Mountain", South Carolina, October 7, 1780] *Benjamin's tour of duty began 1 Jun 1779 and did not end until after the battle of King's Mountain.

Aug 1780 - Benjamin volunteered at Old Richmond under Cap. John Morgan and Lt. Mark Harden on a
expedition to the South. He was placed under the command of Ambrose Blackburn commissary and
served his tours collecting and driving heavy artillery for the use of the Army. He was discharged by
Blackburn.

9 Oct 1781 - Surry Co.,NC,Benjamin and Joseph Banner are witnesses to the will of Phillip Clayton.

?28 Dec 1781 - Granville Co.,NC - Benjamin BONNER of Montgomery Co.,Va. deed to Thomas Jones of Granville Co.,NC.

?1782 - Montgomery Co.,Va., Alick [Alexander] Nealy, assignee of BENJAMIN BANNER, assignee of Evan Williams,assignee of Robert Hueston, Commissioner's Certificate, 400 acres on head of Mill Creek. NOTE: Mine Mill Creek, with its several branches, drains a wide area south of Lick Mountain west of State Route 52. The waters pass through two gaps in Rapers Ridge and flow south and east and empty into the New River opposite an island and opposite the lead mines tract of 1,400 acres. Sometimes it is called Lead Mine Mill Creek. Benjamin Banner,Sr. had an interest in this land.

14 May 1782 - Surry Co.,NC - Nuncupetive will of PHILLIP CLAYTON, decd. oath BENJAMIN BANNER, ELIZABETH BANNER, JOSEPH BANNER, witnesses.
Ordered letters of Admn. issue MARY CLAYTON & WILLIAM CLAYTON; JOSEPH BANNER and BENJ. BANNER, securities.

24 Aug 1783 - Surry Co.,NC - Deed (200 acres) William Quillin and wife Catherine to Benjamin BONNER, Deed Book C, pages 54 and 55
This indenture made the twenty fourth day of August in the
Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & eighty three between WILLIAM
QUILLION of Surry County and State of North Carolina Farmer and CATHERINE
HIS WIFE of the one part, and BENJAMIN BONNER of Granville County and Same
State, Farmer, of the other part Witnesseth that the said WILLIAM QUILLIN
and CATHERINE HIS WIFE for and in consideration of the just & full sum of
Sixty five pounds to them in hand paid, the Receipt whereof they the said
WILLIAM QUILLIN and CATHERINE HIS WIFE do hereby acknowledge and
themselves fully satisfied contented and paid, have granted bargained &
sold Released aliened released and confirmed and as by these presents
grant bargain sell release alien released and confirmed unto the said above
mentioned BENJAMIN BONNER his heirs and assigns forever, a certain Tract
of Land lying in the County aforesaid and running as follows, beginning
at a red oak , running East thirty six Chains, crossing the fork of
Blews Creek to a red Oak, thence a Line agreed on with TEAQUE QUILLIN, run-
-ning North twenty Degrees East twenty eight to a white oak, thence
East three chains to a hickory , thence North twenty five chains to a post
Oak, thence West crossing the creek aforesaid forty eight chains to a post
Oak, and then South to the Beginning including two hundred acres
of Land Swamp and Branch Cripple, be the same more or less, together
with all and singular the roads, buildings, Gardens Orchards Meadows swamps
Offices, Pastures Fields Fences woods underwoods timbers water ways waters
tentaments Deeds writings Quit Rents profits privileges Hereditaments
and Appurtenances whosoever thereunto belonging or in any wise ap-
pertaining to have and to hold th e said Land & premises hereby granted
unto the said BENJAMIN BONNER his heirs and assigns to the only proper use
and behalf of him the said BENJAMIN BONNER his heirs and assigns
for ever, under the yearly Quit Rents now and or hereafter to become due to the
Chief Lord, or Lords of the fee thereof, and the said WILLIAM QUILLIN and
CATHERINE HIS WIFE and their heirs and assigns against themselves
the said WILLIAM QUILLIN and CATHERINE HIS WIFE and their heirs and
against all and every other person or persons whatsoever Lawfully claim-
ing or hereafter claim by from or under them or either of them shall
and will warrant and for ever defend by these Presents. In Witness
whereof the said WILLIAM QUILLIN and CATHERINE HIS WIFE have here unto
set their hands and affixed their Seals the year and day first
above written. WILLIAM (W) QUILLIN SEAL
CATHERINE (C) QUILLIN SEAL
Sealed signed & delivered
in presence of us
AUGUSTINE BLACKBURN
JAMES RINGGOLD
Surry County May Sessions 1784. The execution of the within
Deed was duly recorded in Open Court by the oath of AUGUSTINE BLACK-
-BURN one of the subscribing witnesses & ordered to be registered. TEST: JO WILLIAMS CL. C.

May 1784 - Benjamin and Joseph Banner proved as witnesses to Phillip Clayton's will. Phillip died
between Oct 1781 and May 1784.

8 Jan 1788 - Surry Co.,NC,Benjamin Banner sold 195 acres of North Fork of Belews Creek to Aaron Russ for 100 pounds. Signed Benjamin Banner,signed with an "X". Witnesses were Archibald Campbell and William Knight.

14 May 1788 - Surry Co.,NC - Ord. Sheriff sell 100 acres of lands of Benjamin Banner in Ladds District for his publick taxes.

10 May 1790 - Stokes Co., NC, #4 Deed (390 Acres) Division of Henry Banners Land to Benjamin Banner, Deed Book #1, page 299.
By a Scale of 25 Chain to the inch,
Agreeable to the Instructions of JOSEPH BANNER executor of the Estate
of HENRY BANNER deceased I have laid off the following described
tract of land Containing by Computation 390 Acres. As it was
directed by JOSEPH WINSTON Esqr. GEORGE HAUSER & JOSEPH WAGGONER
Chosen by the said JOSEPH BANNER & TRAUGOTT BAGGE Esqr.
Agreeable to the last Will & Testament of the said HENRY
BANNER, deceased, Beginning at a persimnon tree in
JOSEPH BANNER & JOHN CLEATON's Corner, Running East one
deg. North 5 Chains to a W. O. N. 3 d. East 4.50 to a Walnut
N. 9 d. W. 2.00 To a Willo in the Creek, Et. 70.50 to a Spanish
Oak in the Old East line, Sou. 24.00 to a pine Et. 32.33 with
Said Old line to a post Oak Corner, sou. 22. Chain to a stake
in the MORAVIAN Line, West in said line 113.75 to a black oak
by the Road, Thence North &c, with the several variations and
Courses of JOHN CLEATONs line to the beginning.
The above Described plott Should According to the Old Originalls
Contain 390 Acres. Nevertheless I find it to Contain by
Mensuration 420 1/2. Overplus: 30 1/2.
The above division plan was laid off for BENJAMIN BANNER
the 10th day of May 1790. By me Chas. McAnally.

1790 - Stokes Co.,NC - Benjamin is on the tax list in Capt. Hill's District paying taxes on 390 acres of land which is the amount received from his father's estate, one white poll, 3 black polls.

1791 - Stokes Co.,NC - Benjamin is on the tax list in Cap. Blackburn's District paying taxes on 390 acres of land with 3 polls(white and black polls counted together).

1792 - Stokes Co., NC - Benjamin is on the tax list in Cap. Blackburn's District paying taxes on 300 acres of land with 2 polls(white and black counted together).

1793 - Stokes Co.,NC - Benjamin is on the tax list in Cap. Banner's District paying taxes on 465 acres of land with 1 white poll and 1 black poll.

1794 - Stokes Co.,NC - Benjamin is on the tax list in Cap. Banner's District paying taxes on 460 acres of land with one white poll and 2 black polls.

26 Feb 1795- Stokes Co.,NC, John Adams, Washington Co.,Va. to Jacob Mounts 10pds 111ac waters of Buffaloe Ck tract gr John Adams by State adj. William Adams, JOHN CLAYTON, John Adams, Senr. & land belonging to HEIRS OF PHILLIP CLAYTON decd. incl. Jacob Mounts house & plantation where he now lives. Signed John Adams
Witnesses: CHAS. BANNER
BENJAMIN BANNER

8 Jun 1796 - Stokes Co.,NC, Gray Bynum, John Muckey, Chas. McAnally Commissioners for town Germanton to Constantine Ladd, Germanton 32 pds 7 lotts E side Nos. 17,28,29,30,31,37,38 frontin Court House door, crossing Buffalow Ck beloe bridge adj. John Hall in sd. Ladds yard near his door.
Signed, Gray Bynum, John Mickey and Charles McAnally
Witnesses: George Bradley
BENJ. BANNER
A. Campbell

24 Dec 1796 - Stokes Co., NC, NC Grant to BENJAMIN BANNER 600ac Buffalow Ck. adj his own line, JOSEPH BANNER, John Appleton & John Morris.

7 Sept 1818 - Writ of Debt Hampton Bynum vs Benjamin Banner Sr. and others executed by William Barr,
sheriff of Stokes County and C. L. Banner, J.P. "we and each of us acknowledge ourselves to pay unto
Benjamin Banner Sr., Isaac Dalton and Charles Banner all such costs and damages as may occur in
consequence of the suit not being prosecuted agreeable to law". Signed by Hampton Bynum and John ?
Jonathan Fields.(NOTE: This information came from the estate of settlement of John Clayton and his wife Charity Banner and also in the notes of John Clayton)

30 May 1820 - Stokes Co.,NC - "Writ in Debt" - Between Benjamin Banner,Sr.(may be Jr?) and David Davis.
David Davis contends that Benjamin Banner owes him $100.00 plus damages. Signed by Matthew Moore, Clerk of Court. Executed by William Barr, Sheriff of Stokes Co.,NC. E. Shober is attorney for the
plantiff, David Davis.


18 Oct 1832 - Stokes County, NC
"On the 18th day of October AD 1832 personally appeared
in Open Court before the Superior Court of law for Stokes Cty declares
now sitting for the County aforesaid Benjamin Banner a resident of
the County aforesaid aged seventy nine years the 20th of May last
who being the first duly sworn according to the law doth on his oath make
the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of
Congress passed the 7th of June 1832---
That he entered the service of the United States under
the following named officers & served as herein stated-
The he volunteered as a minute man at Old Richmond
Surry County (now Stokes) under Col. Martin Armstrong and Major
Joseph Winston that he served as such under Major Winston
in June 1779 a tour against the Tories that he joined his
company on the Little Yadkin in Surry County was marched
along the Yadkin River to Roan[Rowan] County marched up said river
to the Tory camps. The Tories having collected in considerable force
under Col. Gideon Wright, that he was employed in routing
& disarming the Tories in the aforesaid tours he thinks-
about four or five weeks & was permitted to return home
and shortly after marched under Capt. John Halbert against
the Tories. was marched through the Quaker settlement in Guilford
County & back to Surry - thinks he was in service about
two weeks - he was then marched to the Old Town[Bethabara] in
Stokes County under Cap. Halbert was placed under an officer
(the name he cannot recollect) to guard the British & Tories who
had lately been taken prisioners at the Battle of King's Mountain[7 Oct 1780]
that he guarded the prisoners there two weeks. They were
then marched to Hilsbury[Hillsboro] Orange County.
that he was then placed under the command of Capt. Jones of
the regular army to guard & convey the military stores or magazines
from Salem Surry County (now Stokes) to Henry Courthouse
Virginia a distance of about seventy miles that he thinks
he was employed in this service two weeks that he served
the term of twelve months that the time was in actual
service he does not recollect, but thinks he served at least
six months-
That he volunteered at Old Richmond in 1780
thinks in the month of August under Capt. John Morgan &
Lieutenant Harden on an expedition to the South
for a three month Tour. That he was placed under
the command of Ambrose Blackburn commissary & served
his Tours in collecting provision and driving heavies[heavy artillery] for the
men of the army. that he was discharged by
said Blackburn that his discharge is either lost or
destroyed-
That in his interrogation he states that he was borned
the 20th of May 1753, where he has resided ever since
and he hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a
pension or anunity except the present and declares that his name
is not on the pension roll of the agency of any other state-
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid- B. Banner
Thomas T. Armstrong, Clerk

18 Oct 1832- Stokes County, NC
'We Joseph W. Winston & John Hill-
residing in the County of Stokes do hereby certify that we are well
acquainted with Benjamin Banner the above named applicant that
we believe him to be seventy nine years of age that he is reputed & believed
in the neighborhood & county where he resides to have been a soldier in the revolu=
=tion & that we concur in that opinion sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid.'
Jos. Winston
M. Hill
Thos. T. Armstrong, Clerk

18 Oct 1832 - Stokes County, NC
"Joseph Banner & Ephriam being duly sworn according to law
state on their oath that Benjamin Banner the above named
applicant did serve as a minute man in the revolution in the
years 1779 & 1780 at least six months at different periods
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid.'
Thos. T. Armstrong, Clerk Ephriam (X) Banner
Joseph Banner

18 Oct 1832 - Stokes County, NC
"William Merit [Merritt] being duly sworn according to law states
on his oath that Benjamin Banner did serve under Ambrose
Blackburn commisary that he seen him in the service that
he does not recollect how long he served but believes
he served a three month tour Sworn to and subscribed
the day and year aforesaid.' William Meritt
Thomas T. Armstront, Clerk

18 Oct 1832 - Stokes County, NC
"and the the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after their
investigation of the matter & after putting the interrogatorys prescribed
by the war department that the above named applicant as a
revolutionary soldier & served as he states & the court further
certifys that he is a resident of the County of Stokes.
The said court further certifies that
Joseph W. Winston, John Hill, Joseph Banner, Ephriam
Banner & William Merit who have signed the above
certificates are residents of the County of Stokes
in the State of North Carolina & that they are credible
persons & that their certificates are entitled to
credit and belief. Certified by James
Martin a Justice of the Superior Court of
Law for the State of North Carolina and holding
the Superior Court for the County of Stokes on the
day & year above stated. James Martin, J. P.

4 Sept 1832- Benjamin Banner paid a pension of $60.00.

Found in the "lost pension files" of the National Archives in Washington, DC are the following papers concerning Benjamin's pension:
3 Jan 1833 - Stokes Co.,NC - "Be it known, that before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said county aforesaid, personally Benjamin Banner and made oath in due form of law, that he is the identical person named in an original certificate in his possession, of which (I certify) the following is a true copy:
WAR DEPARTMENT - - REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS
I certify, That in conformity with the Law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832,
Benjamin Banner of the State of North Carolina who was a private in the army
of the Revolution, is entitled to receive thirty Dollars and
no cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4 March, 1831, and payable
semi-annually on the 4th March and the 4th September in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 3rd day January 1833.
Examined and Lew Cap
countersigned Secretary of War
L. L. Edwards
that he now resides in Stokes County & State of North Carolina and has resided
there for the space of Forty eight years past; and that previous thereto he resided in Surry County
in North Carolina
Sworn and subscribed, this seventh day of
September 1838 before me C. Banner JP
Witness B. Banner
Philip Banner'

"Know all men by these presents, That I Benjamin Banner of
Stokes County North Carolina Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, do hereby constitute and
appoint Tandy Matthew my true and lawful Attorney, for me, and in my
name, to receive from the Agent of the United States for paying pensions in Fayetteville
State of North Carolina, my pension from the Fourth day of September 1837 to
the Fourth day of September 1838. Witness my hand a nd seal, this seventh
day of September 1838.
B.Banner SEAL
Sealed and delivered in presence of C. Banner, JP
Philip Banner
State of North Carolina
Stokes County
Be it known, That on the Seventh day of September 1838 before the subscriber
a Justice of Peace in and for said county, personally appeared Benjamin Banner
above named, and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney , to be his act and deed. In testimony whereof, I have
hereunto set my hand, the day and year last above mentioned.
C. Banner, J. P.
I, Reuben D. Golding Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter
Sessions for Stokes County, Certify that Charles
Banner is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing
signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony Whereof, I have hereunto
affixed my seal of office, and subscribed
my name, this Seventh day of
September in the year 1838.
Reuben D. Golding, C.C.C.
Clerk of the Court of
Stokes County

Lost Pension File cont:
4 Sept 1837 - NOTE: The following is torn and has a torn place missing, but is transcribed so that the general content is understood:
"Stokes Co.,NC
I Charles Banner a magistrate in the county
above named Do hereby certify that I have the most satisfactory
Evidence by personal knowledge, that Benjamin Banner who
has this day appeared before me to take the oath of Identity, is
the Identical person named in the Pension certificate which he
has Exibited before me Recorded in the Pension Office of the
United States in Book D, Vol 8, page 49 and bearing date
Secretary of War Office the 3rd day of January 1833 & signed by L.Wha?
Secretary of War; Given under my hand this 7th day of
September 1838, and further that he has not drew a Pension since
the Pension due to him up to the 4th day of September 1837.
I find the number of pension
Certificate is 3793. C. Banner, J. P.
C. Banner, J. P.
Number of War certificate omitted in the additional oath of Identity
apply to Washington.

7 Nov 1838
State of North Carolina
Cumberland County
"Be it known that on the 7th day of November1838 before the subscriber
a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, personally appeared Tandy Matthews
an Attorney named in the foregoing power of attorney, and made oath that the same was not given him by reason of any
sale, transfer, or mortgage, of the pension therein authorized to be received by him.
Sworn and subscribed, the day and year last Tandy Matthews,Attor.
above mentioned, before me
S. Dunning, R (?)

Lost Pension Cont.
"Ent. 4853 account Benjamin Banner and James Davis,Senr. - Pensions for Act 7 June 1832.
North Carolina Roll
Act 6th April 1838
B. Banner - - - - - $15.00
J. Davis,Senr. - -- 42.49
_______
$57.49
Reported Jan 5th 1839
Recd. 29 jan 1839 of the 3rd
Auditon of the Treasy---Reg. No.
821 dated the 7th inst. for
Fifty seven dollars & 49/100; being
in full of the within apl.
$57.49 A. H. Sheppard"

"Dr - - - - - -The United States
to Benjamin Banner - private -
Pension for Act 7th June 1832
North Carolina Roll
For his pension from the 20th September 1837 to the 20th March 1938-Six
months- at $30.00 per annum -for Vouchers filed herewith - $15.00
to James Davis, Sr.*
* James Davis, Senr. is a neighbor and friend of Benjamim Banner. James,Sr.'s son James,Jr. married Elizabeth McAnally daughter of Jesse McAnally and Elizabeth Morgan. Jesse is a brother to Sarah that married Joseph Banner, Benjamin's brother.

Pension for act 7th June 1832
North Carolina Roll
For his pension from 20th September 1836 to 4th March 1838 - one and
half years-at$28.33 per annum-per Vouchers files herewith - - $42.49.
Treasury Department
Third Auditor's Office Second Comptrollers Office
January 5th 1839 Examined by T. L. Calthcart
Stated by S. H. Hill 5 Jan 1839
The semi-annual Pension to the 20th September 1838 is payable at the
agency in North Carolina, being included in the Power of Attorney in each
case"
This completes the Lost Pension File

10 Jan 1840 - Stokes County, NC - Original will of Benjamin Banner,Senior20
"In the name of God Amen
I Benjamin Banner Senr. of the County of Stokes and
State of North Carolina being at present weak in
Body but of Sound and perfect mind and memory
thanks being given to Almighty God do this Tenth day
of January one Thousand eight hundred and forty
make and publish this my last will & Testament
first of all I humbly recommend my Soul into the hands
of Almighty God who gave it; and my body to the Durst
from whence it Came to be Buried in a Christian like
manner, and as Touching such wordly Estate wherewith
it hath pleased god to bless me with in this life, I do hereby
Give and bequeath the same in the following manner and
form that is to say after paying all my Just Debts, and
funeral Charges by a sale of much of my loose property
as my Executors may think proper to sell or credit of
not more than Twelve months after my will is proven in
court then the residue of my Estate both real and personal Except as hereafter named
I will and bequeath to my Too Daughters and Three sons (to wit)
MARY MARTIN SALLY BANNER; PHILLIP BANNER JOSEPH BANNER
and BENJAMIN BANNER or their legal heirs to be Divided or
allotted to them by three freeholders to be chosen by my Executors,
for that purpose which shall be done as soon as possible after my
Decease and to my son HENRY BANNER I give the sum of fifty
Cents and nomore and my son EPHRIAM BANNER the sum
of fifty cents and nomore; I hereby nominate Constitute &
appoint my Children MARY MARTIN and PHILLIP BANNER my Exe-
-cutors of this my last will and Testament In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand & seal the day & year above written signed sealed
and acknowledged in the presence of
Matthew Crews
John Clayton Jurants B.Banner Senr. SEAL

Research: On the 1820 Stokes County Census, 5 people are added to the household of Benjamin,Sr. It is not know if they are his children or his granchildren. We do not now their names at this time. They are as follows:
1. Male, b. ca. 1800, gone by the 1830 Stokes Co. census.
2. Female, b. ca. 1804,gone by the 1830 Stokes Co. census.
3. Female, b. ca. 1806, gone by the 1830 Stokes Co. census.
4. Male, b. ca. 1812,gone by the 1830 Stokes Co. census.
5. Female, b. ca. 1815, gone by the 1840 Stokes Co. census.13

ca 1773 when Benjamin was 19, he married Sarah CLAYTON, 3954, F, daughter of Stephen CLAYTON/CLEATON Jr., 8049, M (ca1735->1796) & Mary DENNUM, 8050, F (ca1736-), in Surry Co.,NC??21 Born ca 1754 in Rowan Co.,NC. Sarah died in Stokes Co.,NC bef Jan 1840; she was 86.

Sarah began having her children at age 19 and continued having children until age 50. Her exact date of death is unknown, but she is gone from the 1840 Stokes Co.,NC census along with her husband.13

Research: It is thought that Sarah, Benjamin's wife is a Clayton, since Benjamin was very close friends with the Clayton family and they show up together in legal transactions.

They had the following children:
18 i. Henry, 4012, M (1773-1840)
ii. Lewis (Foster), 9069, M. Born in 1774 in Surry Co.,NC. Lewis died in SEE DAVID BANNER.

Research: This son's name is unknown. He shows up in the household of Ben and Sarah on the 1790, 1800 and 1810 census. He is gone by the 1820 census.13

Lewis the son of David, Benjamin's brother, who remained in NC after his father left.
iii. Mary "Polly", 4008, F. Born in 1781 in Surry Co.,NC. Mary "Polly" died in Stokes Co.,NC bef 1847; she was 66.

23 Sept 1846 - Stokes County, NC, Original Will of Mary Martin
"In the Name of God Amen
I Mary Martin of the County of Stokes and State of
North Carolina. Being at present weak in body but of sound
mind and memory thanks be given for the same; do this Twenty
=Third day of September one thousand eight hundred & forty six
Make and Publish this my last will and Testament; first
of all I recommend my Soul into the hands of Almighty god that
gave it; and my body to the durst from whence it came; to be
Buried in a Christian like manner; and as regards such wordly
Estate wherewith it hath pleased god to bless me with in this life,
It is my will that all of my Just Debts Shall be paid and that
my Executor sell so much of my real or perishable property or such
portion of either or both of them or he in his Judgement may think
most proper for that purpose either at publick or private sale
but it is my request of him that he reserve that part of my Land
whereon my Dwelling & other necessary houses are situated and
that he let my Two Brothers, Phillip and Joseph Banner have
a home of the same while they live or either of them and he is also
requested to let any portion of my property remain with them
during their lives that he may not find occation to sell for the
purpose of paying my debts, I will my Brother Benjamin
Banner have my Land or such part of it as may not be sold for
the purpose of paying my debts and a slave named Eda and
such other slaves of mine viz old Jiny Harmon & Mariah that may
remain unsold it is my will that my Brothers Phillip and Joseph
Banner keep them together with any other property of mine not otherwise
devised aftermy debts are paid to be equally divided between them
I hereby nominate constitute and appoint my Brother Benjamin Banner
my Executor of this my last will and Testamony in witness where of I
have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written
signed sealed and acknowledged in the presence of
John Clayton Sr.
Abner Pryor
Wilson C. Banner Mary (X) Martin SEAL"

1847 - Received of John Clayton
Executor of Polly Banner deceased, the
sum of fifty one dollars & forty five cents
being out Polly's portion of a debt due
to Eml.[Emauel] Shober by Sally Banner, Phillip Banner
Benj. Banner, Mary Martin & myself
jointly, which now I have paid unto J. Fries
Exect. of E. Shober in behalf of said Clayton
on 24 Feb 1847. Joseph (X) Banner
Witness
Wilson C. Clayton

Research: Mary shows up in on the Stokes County, NC census in her parents household in 1790,1800 and 1810. Mary is gone by 1820, because she married in Stokes County, NC in 1816. She does return to her father's household in 1830 and is on the 1840 census in the household of her brother, Phillip. It is unknown at this time what happened to her husband. 13

On 11 Feb 1816 when Mary "Polly" was 35, she married Josiah MARTIN, 4009, M, in Stokes Co.,NC.10 Born ca 1795 in Stokes Co.,NC. Josiah died in Stokes Co.,NC (?) bef 1830; he was 35.

Josiah Martin remains a mystery. What happened to him? Did he die with typhoid brought by soldiers of the War of 1812? Did Josiah serve in the War?

The "Martin Quarterly", Vol. VI, May 1980-Feb 1881, pages 69-70 shows the Revolutionary War Pension Abstract of the family of Joseph Martin and his wife Joannah, S. C. #R6950 which says:
"Joseph applied 6 Dec 1831, Richland Co., SC Joannah Martin, widow of Joseph applied 26 Dec 1848, Richland Co. and said Joseph was a private in 2nd Regt. SC Continental establishment in 1776. They married during the Revolution. Joseph died 24 April 1833; Joannah died in 1852. Children were: David, Joseph, James, Thomas, Benjamin, Joel, Josiah, Nancy and Jerosha Martin. In 1852, Richland Co., son Joel E. Martin, made claim. In 1853 son Daniel Martin, appointed H. G. McCutchen his attornery.
From the Bible Record:
Rachel Rawling was born January (faded out)
Rebecca Martin born in the year of our Lord Aug 12 1816 the daughter of Joel Martin
Daniel Martin was born 18 day of May 1786
Joseph Martin was born 16 day of May 1787
James Martin was born 30 day Jan 1789
Thomas Martin was born 23 or 25 day of April 1790
Benjamin Martin was born 11 day of March 1792
Joel Martin was Jan. the 2 1793
*JOSIAH MARTIN WAS BORN OCT 31 1795*
Nancy Martin was born Sept. 5 day 1797
Jerushe Licuzen Martin was born Jan the 10 1800 (or 1810)

John W. Martin was born March 9 1800
Aaron Martin born Jan 28 1802
Moses Martin born June 27 1806
Martin Martin born Dec. 26 1814/16
Joseph Martin Born Feb 24 1816/18 the son of Daniel Martin
'Ages of Josiah Martin and Lovice his wife - Eliza Rebebiah Martin was born 31 Mar 1817. Nancy Martin was born 1 Aug 1819. John Theodore Brunson Martin was born 16 Sept 1821' "

This could be Josiah that married Mary because the birthdate is right, but according to this bible record Josiah married Lovice? There is not a known record of Josiah in Stokes County and this is the first Josiah that I have found that matches the correct birth, however this require some research.

Research: Name Birth date Spouse

Martin, Josiah 1798 ROBERTS, Elizabeth
Martin, Josiah February 22, 1824
Martin, Josiah July 27, 1848 CLINE, Sarah Madora
Martin, Josiah, Jr. July 15, 1836 KIRBY, Isabelle
Martin, William, son of Josiah May 25, 1828 BLAND, Pantha

Also wanted to leave this for you to ponder. It is an excerpt of a court
case that contains my Josiah Martin.

1 Sept 1800 - Cleveland County, NC
"Humbly complaining unto Your Honor, Your Orators & Oratrix's Shew that on
or about the first day of September A.D. 1800 your Oratrix ELIZABETH ROBERTS
intermarried with the late THOMAS ROBERTS of Cleaveland, who was then a
widower & by his first marriage, the father of the defendants MORRIS
ROBERTS, MARY MOORE , the wife of GEORGE MOORE, SUSANNA WILSON the widow
of one ROBERT K WILSON now deceased, REBECCA HAMBRIGHT, now the wife of the
defendent JAMES HAMBRIGHT, and ELIZABETH MARTIN now the widow of one JOSIAH
MARTIN with whom she had intermarried, all of whom are made parties
defendant to this Bill of Complaint. And of her marriage with the said
THOMAS ROBERTS were born the Complainants MARTIN C. ROBERTS, LINCEY JACKSON
the wife of N.A. JACKSON, and JACOB ROBERTS since dead & leaving children
surviving him as follows. UNITY & MORRIS of full age and ELIZABETH Junr,
THOMAS, BRYSON, MARTIN & LUCY, infants of tender years, suing by their next
friend MARTIN C. ROBERTS."
iv. Phillip, 4011, M. Born in 1783/1787 in Surry Co.,NC. Phillip died in Stokes Co.,NC aft 1850; he was 67.

Deed Book #12, page 49
15 Nov 1839 - Stokes County, NC
"For & in consideration of the sum of
Eight hundred & eighty two dollars in hand paid I sold to PHILLIP BONNER[BANNER] of said
county the following negroes slaves to wit, HARIOT about twenty four years of
age HENRY about four years of age for which I forever warrant and defend
the title of said slaves so far as I am concerned to said BONNER[BANNER] his heirs &c
I sold said negroes to said BONNER[BANNER] as adminstration of estate of NANCY
WAGGONER decd. 15th November 1839. Witness A. BONNER[BANNER] Jurant. Wm. Poindexter
Stokes County's March Term AD 1840. The Executors of the within Bill
of sale was duly proven in open court by the oath of Aaron Barow and
ordered to be registered. R.D. Golding, C. C. C."

Phillip does show on the 1840 Stokes Co.,NC as follows:
2 Free White Males - 60
1 Free White Female - 60
1 Free White Female - 70
1 Male Slave - 10
4 Males Slaves - 24
3 Female Slaves - 10
8 In Agriculture Employment
1 In Manufacture and Trade Employment

1850 - Forsyth Co.,NC - Phillip is on the census by himself and living next door to his brother, Benjamin Banner,Jr.

Research: Phillip shows up in 1800, 1810, 1820 and 1830 in his parent's household. In 1840, Phillip is head of the household since both his parents are dead. In the household with Phillip are his sisters Mary and Sally and his brother, Joseph.13

20 Sept 1826 - #383, The State of Tennessee, #17265, To All to Whom Presents Shall Come;
Know Ye, That in consideration of an Entry made in the Entry Taker's Office of Washington County of
No.111 dated the 20th day of September 1826 by PHILLIP BANNER
there is Granted by the State of Tennessee unto the said PHILLIP BANNER and his heirs, a
certain tract of land containing twenty two
acres lying in the county aforesaid, on the head waters of Rock Creek joining the
North Carolina line. Beginning at a poplar at the Indian
graves on the line between North Carolina and Tennessee thence
along the dividing ridge with said line south forty west thirty
seven poles to a maple west sixteen poles to a Spanish Oak on
a rocky bank thence south forty west forty six poles to a double
chestnut, thence south sixty five west thirty poles to a stake thence north
fifty four East one hundred and thirty five poles to a maple
in a gap of a mountain between a small spring then south forty
eight East thirty poles to the beginning.
Surveyed 25 May 1827
with its appurtenances, to Have and to Hold the said Tract or Parcel of Land, with its appurtenances,
to the said PHILLIP BANNER and his heirs forever. In Witness whereof,
Willliam Carroll Governor of the state of Tennessee, has hereunto set his hand and cause the Great
Seal of the State to be affixed at Nashville on the 25 day of January in the Year of Our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and thirty two and of American Indenpence the fifty sixth.
By the Governor
Sam G. Smith, Secretary Wm. Carroll

20 Sept 1826 -#396, The State of Tennessee No. 17273
To All To Whom Tese Presents Shall Come,
Greeting
Know Ye, That In consideration of an Entry made in the Entry Taker's Office of Washingto County of
No. 112 dated the 20 day of September 1826 by PHILLIP BANNER
there is granted by the State of Tennessee unto the said PHILLIP BANNER and his heirs, a
certain tract of land containing one hundred
Acres in the county aforesaid, waters of Rock Creek including a place
called the Beauty Spot adjoining the State of North Carolina
Beginning at a wild cherry tree on the line between Tennessee
and North Carolina, thence with said line along the dividing
ridge north fifty six East seventy six poles to a chestnut oak
north twenty eight East twenty two poles to two chesnut oaks thence
on said line East sixty poles to a red oak then north forty
two east forty four poles to a maple then north twenty four
poles to a birch and black oak then west one hundred
and sixty poles to a stake thence south forty five west adjoining
a branch one hundred and sixty poles to a stake on a
spur of the mountain thence south eighty East ninety poles
to the Beginning. Surveyed the 24th day of May 1827
with it appurtenances, to have and to hold the said tract or parcel on land with its appurtenances
to the said PHILLIP BANNER and his heirs forever. In Witness whereof
William Carroll Governor of the State of Tennessee, has hereunto set his hand and caused the Great
Seal of the State to be affixed at Nashville on the 27th day of January in the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and thirty two and of American Independence fifty sixty.
By the Governor
Sam C. Smith, Secretary Wm. Carroll

25 May 1827 - Land in Washington Co.,Tenn., 2 tracts one of 22 acres and one of 100 acres surveyed for
Phillip Banner.

25 Jan 1832 - Phillip Banner receives deed for 2 tracts of land in Washington Co.,Tenn., one tract of 22 acres and one tract of 100 acres.
v. Sarah "Sally", 4010, F. Born in 1785 in Surry Co.,NC. Sarah "Sally" died in Stokes Co.,NC in Dec 1845; she was 60.

1 Dec 1845 - Stokes Co.,NC-Will of Sarah "Sally" Banner
"In the name of God amen,
I Sarah W.Banner of the County and State aforesaid, do
make this my last will and Testament to commit
my soul into the hands of Almighty God that gave it
and my body to dust from whence it came to be
buried in a Christian likemanner and as touching any
worldly estate after paying my just debts & funeral
expenses,I give the whole of my Estate as bequeathed me by
me by my Fathers will, to my Nephews and Nieces
children of my brother Benjamin[Jr] (To Wit)
Wilson and Adaline, Marcrum & Catherine Banner to be
equally divided among & between those as they may attain
to lawful age and if in case any of them should die before
they attain to lawfull age then such distribution share or
shares tp be Equally divided between those that may attain
to age as aforesaid----In witness whereof I nominate
constitute and appoint John Clayton Executor of this
my last will and Testament this 1st day of December
1845 - in the presence of William Terry and B. F. Folger who
were present at the time of signing same. "
Wm.[William] W. Terry Sally (X) Banner
B. F. Folger

After 1 Dec 1845 - Sarah "Sally" Banner daughter of Benjamin,Sr. and Sararh died in Stokes Co.,NC.

Dec term 1845 - "The Execution of of the last will and testament of of Sally Banner
decd 9 of which the foregoing is a true copy) was duly proved in open
Court by the oaths of W. W. Terry & B. F. Folger the subscribing witnesses
thereto & ordered to be recorded." M. Hill, C. C. C.

Dec 1845 - Inventory of the estate of Sarah W. Banner
one big wheel, 2 setting chairs, one large bed and
furniture, one small bed, on large Taylors goose,
one large clothes basket, one small booe?, the meat
of 3 hogs or 2 head of live hogs, oat stack
Incommon one folding table, one oven, one white cow
and calf ond brindle NOTE: This term is usually used when referring to an animal with dark spots on a
gray or tan background.

Inventory and amount of sale of the property &
effects of the estate of Sally Banner deceased. Amount of
sale $106.62, also one receipt on B. F. Folger for $110.00 also four slaves towit, Solomon
aged about 57 yrs., Jenny aged about 40 yrs., Meridoth,
a boy aged about 9 yrs and Cloe a girl about 9 yrs.

Benjamin Banner[Jr.] has paid off towards Sally's
part of Gibson's bond what Phillip was to pay
Mary Martin in the division of slaves & int.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $49.72 1/2
And in the way of his note to J.[Jeremiah] Gibson- - - - - - - - - + $44.12 1/2
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$93.92
His children owe him in division of the land- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + $70.00
Int. on the same to Dec. Term 1849- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + $ 7.35
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$171.27

Benja. owes Sally's Exec. in division of slaves- - - - - - - - - - - - $180.00
Int. on same to Dec. Term 1847- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + $ 18.90
Has part of $35. paid J.Gibson on being1/5- - - - - - - - - - - - - + $ 7.00
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$205.90
- $171.27
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$ 34.63
As Inv. of Mary Martin 1/5 of $35.00- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + $ 7.00
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$ 41.63

Feb 1848 - John Clayton[Jr.] Executor of Sally Banner decd.
in account & final settlement with her estate Debit Credit
To amount of Sales made 12th February 1846- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $136.27
To amount of Sales made 15th April 1846- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 272.75
To int. on notes of first sale up to 13 Dec 1847- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4.99
To int. on notes of second sale 13 Dec 1847- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12.12
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$426.23
Cr. by Vouchers
No. 1 $1.00, No. 2, 62 1/2 cts, No.3 $1.99- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $3.61 1/2
No. 4,77 cts, No.5, 75 cts, No. 6, 1.21 3/4- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2.73 3/4
No.7,90 cts, No.8, $1.15, No. 9, $3.09- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5.14
No.10, 85 cts, No.11, $1.00, No. 12 $35.00- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -36.85
No.13, $8.29 3/4, No.14, $3.87 1/2, No.15, $2.63- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14.80 1/4
No.16, $57.45 cts, No. 17, $10.00- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 61.45
No.18, $7.10, No. 19, $5.00- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12.10
By paid clerks fees at various terms, $1.40- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1.40
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$138.09 1/2

To receive in division of slaves of Phillip Banner- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$90.00
Int on same to Dec. term 1847- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9.45
To receive in do ---do of Benja. Banner- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 180.00
Int on same to Dec. term 1847- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18.90
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$724.58
- 138.09 1/2
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$586.49 1/2
By paid Jeremiah Gibson her part of a bona- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$453.94
By 5per cent commssion on receipts of $724.58- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 36.22
By 5per cent commission on disbursements of $592.03 1/2- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 29.60
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$519.76

Balance in hands of executor- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 66.73 1/2

Phillip Banners note $11.75
Joseph Banners do $17.90
Benjamin Banner's do $11.12
Mary Martin do $25.10
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$76.86
+67.81 1/2
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$144.67 1/2
Joseph & Benjamin Banner's Note
for a negro girl $251.50
Jo.& Ben for Boy $ 21.25
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$272.75

A list of Evidences of Debts paid
for the estate of Sally Banner:
Proven account of B. F. Folger- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 10.00
Receipt of Wm. Flynt in full of a judgement
in favour Theopholus Vierling & cost- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1.15
Edward Belo proven account- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1.21 3/4
Reuben D. Golding a judgement for- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8.29 3/4
Jeremiah Gibson Receipt- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 35.00
John L. Bitting Balance of note- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3.09
J.J. & A. Blume Receipt- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .77
John E. Clayton Receipt as Clerk for sale- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .85
Wm. Flynt receipt for crying Sale - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1.00
F. W. Holleind, receipt for- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .62 1/2
John Hill Receipt for Sale of Slaves- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -7.10
John Hill Receipt for dividing slaves of Benjamin Banner,decd.- - - - - - - - - 1.99
Paid Clerk for rewording will- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .80
Paid Clerk for returning Inventory- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .20
& for Return of Sale- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .20
Paid Harmon Miller a balance of for making decd. coffin- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .90
Miller L. Bentons Receipt for- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -.75
Wm.Flynt for crying the sale of 2 slaves- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1.00
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53.94
Alex Merritt for proven account- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3.87 1/2
67.81 1/2
8 Feb 1848 - As guardian for my children
Adaline Christine Banner, Christina Banner, Marcrum V. Banner
and Catherine B. Banner I have this day
received of John Clayton Executor of
Sally Banner decd. the sum of Fifty dollars
and Eighty cents in full of their shares of the
money in his hands arising from the personal
estate of said Sally Banner decd. he having
finally settled up the estate of said Sally
Banner decd. Benjamin (X) Banner Guardian
Teste
Jno. F. Poindexter

8 Feb 1848 - Recd. of John Clayton Executor
of Sally Banner decd. the sum of Sixteen
dollars ninety three and a half cents in
full of my share of the money in his
hands arising from the personal
estate of said Sally Banner decd.
He having fully and finally settled up
the estate of said Sally Banner decd.
Teste Wilson C. Banner
Jno. F. Poindexter

Research: Sally is in her parent's household on the 1790, 1800 and 1810 Stokes Co.,NC. She is not on the 1820 census, where did she go?? It is possible that she is helping her sister, Mary or some other members of the Banner family. She is back in her father's household by the 1830 census and shows up on the 1840 census in the household of her brother, Phillip.13
vi. Joseph, 4014, M. Born in 1785/1789 in Stokes Co.,NC. Joseph died in Forsyth Co.,NC in Mar 1850; he was 65. Died of Dropsey according to 1850 mortality schedule.

30 Sept 1846 - Will of Joseph Banner, Stokes County, NC
"I, Joseph Banner, of the County of Stokes and state of North
Carolina being at present weak in body but of sound mind and
memory thanks be given for the same: do this thirtyeth day of
September one thousand eight hundred and forty six make and
publish this my last will and testament. First of all I
recommend my soul into the hands of almighty God that gave it
and my body to the dust from whence it came---to be buried in
a Christian like manner; and as regards such worldly estate
wherewith it hath pleased God to bess me with in this life
it is my will that all my just debts be paid and that my
executor sell so much of my real or perishable property as
he in his judgement may think most fit and proper for that
that the remaining portion of my property may remain and my
executor is so requested to let it remain with my brother
Phillip Banner during his natural life together with the
property bequeathed to me by my sister Mary Martin and then
it is my will that whatever property may remain after payment(?)
debts as before stated either real or perishable that
it be given(?) to by brother Benjamin Banner or his heirs in
witness whereof I nominate, constitute and appoint my
brother Benjamin Bannner my executor of this my last will and
testamony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the
day and year above written. Signed, sealed and acknowledged
in the presence of"
John Clayton Sr.* Joseph Banner
Wilson Clayton
* John Clayton,Sr. is actually John Clayton,Jr. and the son of John Clayton, Sr. who married Charity Banner. This John Clayton,Sr. named one of his sons John,Jr. and is known by his family as John,Sr. Note: This will is copied from the Banner book, the orginial has been ordered from the archives in Raleigh, NC.

Research: Joseph shows up on the 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820 and 1830 Stokes County census in this father's household. In 1840, after his parents are dead,Joseph shows up in the household of his brother, Phillip, along with his two sisters, Mary and Sally. A marriage record for Joseph has never been found and it is thought that he never married nor left any descendants.13
19 vii. Benjamin, 4015, M (1793-1879)
viii. Ephriam, 4018, M. Born in 1794 in Stokes Co.,NC. Ephriam died in Washington Co., Tenn. aft 1850; he was 56. Buried in Washington Co.,Tenn.

1840 -Land records for district 7, Washington Co.,Tenn. show Ephriam Banner Heirs..........160 acres.

The Unicoi County book has some interesting stories about Ephriam on pages 232 -235:
"Ephriam was Lewis Banner's uncle, and he lived at what would be later be called the Ephriam Place on Unaka Mountain - part in Tennessee and part in North Carolina. Lewis told his family many stories abouth his uncle, and his children passed them down to their own. Ben Banner's son, Bob, is one of Lewis' grandsons who remembers those accounts. At this writing, he is in his 80's and still very active, still drives and walks alot, and has a good sense of humor to go along with his good memory.
Lewis told of visiting his uncle many times; on one occasion, he decided to take a different route which would take him to the cabin from the Jones Branch side of the mountain. As he followed a spring branch up the hollow, not far from the cabin, he heard a strange noise - an intermittant 'thump'. After making his way through a laurel thicket, he saw the source of the sound, and it was one of the most unusual contrapions he had ever seen.
As Lewis examined the thingamajig, he marvelled, not only at his uncle's ingenuity, but also for his infinite patience. Ephriam had cut a long gourd the usual way for making a drinking dipper, had lashed it length wise to a long stick, or pole, had split the other end in which was sandwiched a stone with a flat bottom surface. The stone had been secured by rawhide thongs on both sides, giving the appearance of an Indian war club. A forked stick had been driven into the ground beside the stream, across which he had placed a pole with a notch at the balance point. This permitted a rocking motion when weight was added on the gourd, and this weight was provided by water being diverted from the stream through a trough made of bark.
Lewis realized that he was looking at a crude version of a water-run grist mill, which was actually a mechanized motar and pestle. As water filled the gourd, its weight pushed that end of the pole downward, causing the hammer end to rise. The water then sloshed out, allowing the rock to drop with that familiar thud, and strike a pint or so shelled corn in the hollowed stone below. Occasionally Ephriam came by and scooped out his 'water-ground meal', putin more corn, and went back to his chores. All the while Nature's water power continued to pound the corn into coarse meal.
Ephraim's use of the meal was not limited to baking bread - not by a long shot. Like most mountain men, he made plenty of the nectar so often referred to as 'white lightning', 'mountain dew', or 'panther juice'. Taking his decoction as far as South Carolina, he peddled here and there, and came back with a good supply of staples for himself, as well as cloth and other goods for trade along the way.
On another visit, Lewis watched in awe as Ephriam milked on of the meanest and kickingest heifers that he had ever seen. Again, his uncle had come up with an ingenious solution to a tough problem - how could he keep the brute from kicking out all his milk? Most people would have trussed up the cow till she couldn't kick, or would have taken a club and beaten her into submission, or enough to make her think twice before lifting that hind leg. But not Ephriam; he believed in being practical and gentle.
Mountain people cut dried gourds to us as dippers for drinking their water, and you could always find one hanging by most mountain springs. But instead of cutting out a portion of the gourd, as he would for a dipper, Ephriam cut off the tip end of the handle, exposing the hollow part. He then secured that end with a long rawhide thong, with a loop to fit over his wrist. Holding the gourd in an upright position like a bottle, he proceed to milk with the right hand, sending the milk into the gourd handle to the reservoir at the bottom.
Lewis had to laugh as the milking scenario unfolded. Ephriam would get a few good squirts of milk into the gourd when, quick as a striking snake, that right hind hoof smacked the gourd into a spin around Ephriam's arm - but without spilling a single drop! He would patiently reach over ocassionally and empty the gourd into a bucket and go right back until the job was done. His patience paid off, for he not only got the milk, but the cow got her jollies from trying to kick the gourd out of the barnlot - just a matter of outwitting the old girl, that was all.
Winters could be severe, especially on the mountains. One time, the snow got so deep and drifted so high that it reached the eaves of Ephriam's cabin. As he ran low on provisions, he had to face the possibility of starving, because there was no way to hunt or trap, so what could he do? It was simple, really - for him, because he snared some birds that had taken refuge under the eaves.
But on another cold winter's night, Ephriam's ingenuity nearly got the best of him. Every time Lewis told this story, his listeners got a good laugh. Ephriam had cats that come and go as they wished by using an opening that he had cut in the door, but he was constantly having to chase a cat from the the cast iron baker on the hearth. This baker, or oven, was used for cooking vegetables, as well as for baking cornbread.
One night, there was the usual noise at the fireplace, and Ephriam got up to chase another cat, except this one turned out to be a bobcat! With a blood -curdling scream, it dashed through the cathole and was gone. Ephraim thought, 'By grabs, if that varmit comes back tomorrow night, I'll be ready for him'.
Next day, he set about making a drop door for the hole. Mounted with a leather hinge at the top, he tied a string to a nail at the bottom, passed the string through the eye above, then tied it off near his bed. Now the trap was set. That night Ephriam lay in bed holding the string and waited. The taste of cornbread the night before was lure enough for the cat, for it was soon back at the fireplace, and Ephriam let go. At the sound of the drop door, the cat screamed and streaked for the covered hole, and when he discovered his escape route closed, he screamed again and leaped straight onto the bed. As Ephriam told Lewis later, 'Then all hell broke loose'.
The cat ripped bedclothes, while Ephriam tried desperately to do something - anything - to get rid of the cat. By then, he must have realized that his decision to trap the bobcat was not one of his smarter moves.
Out of his desperation came another gem of inspiration. As the screeching cat torn about the room, from floor to log walls and back again, Ephriam quickly rolled up in what bedcovers he had left, rolled off onto the floor, continued rolling to the door, grasped the door latch, flung open the door - and waited. The cat did just what he had hoped, as he made another pass around the room, he spied the door to freedom and quickly disappeared into the night. Next day, he nailed up the hole and let his cats find sleeping quarters somewhere else.
Just what Ephriam thought he would so with a bobcat trapped inside his cabin, nobody will ever know. But one thing for sure, the idea would hardly rank high enough to put him on the register of intellectual giants.
Ephriam is buried near the home of Ralph Harris in Lilly Dale."22

Research: Ephriam Banner shows up in his father's household on the 1810 Stokes Co.,NC and he is gone by the 1820 census. It is thought that he went on to Tenn. to join his brother Henry. However, he is not on the 1840 Washington Co., Tenn., but is on the 1850 Washington Co.,Tenn. census, which shows his age as 56.13

From a small book called "Ervin", page 30 is this statement: "He[David Ervin] owned what was called the Ephriam Place near the Beauty Spot on the Unaka Mountain. It was a cattle grazing place."23
ix. Elizabeth "Betsy", 4152, F. Born ca 1795 in Stokes Co.,NC.

The marriage of Elizabeth and Isaac Sands was performed by Archibald Fream - Attorney J. C. Harris.

On 14 Feb 1812 when Elizabeth "Betsy" was 17, she married Isaac SANDS, 13378, M, in Washington Co., Tenn.24 Born ca 1790 in Stokes Co, NC.

5. Charity BANNER, 3957, F. Born on 6 Mar 1764 in Surry Co.,NC.25 Christened on 18 Mar 1764 in Surry Co.,NC.26 Charity died in Stokes Co.,NC in 1817; she was 52.27

7 Dec 1801- "We the commissioners appointed at last court to allot & lay to the widow of John Clayton decd. one years support Report
that we have allowed said widow the following property viz
72 Barrels Corn
1800 lb. pork
5 bushels Wheat
1 sorrell horse,1 dark bay mare & 1 young horse
4 milk cows
8 bushels Salt
200 bushels oats
Given under our hands & seals this 7th day Decem.
1801. Thomas T. Armstrong J. P. SEAL
Gray Bynum
Jacob Salmons
Jos.(Joseph) Winston

7 Sept 1818 - Writ of Debt Hampton Bynum vs Benjamin Banner Sr. and others executed by William Barr,
sheriff of Stokes County and C. L. Banner, J.P. "we and each of us acknowledge ourselves to pay unto
Benjamin Banner Sr., Isaac Dalton and Charles Banner all such costs and damages as may occur in
consequence of the suit not being prosecuted agreeable to law". Signed by Hampton Bynum and John ?
Jonathan Fields.

In 1780 when Charity was 15, she married John CLAYTON/CLEATON Senior, 3958, M, son of Stephen CLAYTON/CLEATON Jr., 8049, M (ca1735->1796) & Mary DENNUM, 8050, F (ca1736-), in Surry Co.,NC. Born ca 1759 in Rowan Co.,NC. John died in Stokes Co.,NC bef 1801; he was 42.28

10 May 1790 - Stokes County, #3 Deed (348 Acres) Divsion of Henry Banners Land to John Cleaton, Deed Book #1, pages 197 & 198.
Agreeable to the Instructions of Joseph Banner Executor of the Estate of
HENRY BANNER deceased, I have laid off the above, or following Lott of
land, Containing three hundred and forty eight Acres as it was Directed
by JOSEPH WINSTON esqr. GEORGE HAUSER Senr. & JOSEPH WAGGONER, Chosen for
that purpose, by the said JOSEPH BANNER & TRAUGOTT BAGGE esqr. agreeable
to the Will of the Testator, Beginning at a White Oak, in the old line.
Running East Ten degrees South Nineteen Chains and Ninety five links to a
persimnon tree in the lane, Thence south seven degrees East seventeen poles,
south fifteen degrees East forty eight poles, South, thirty three degrees West
twenty poles, South fifty two degrees West, Six poles to a hickory
South six degrees West seventeen poles to a Willow near the Creek, South thirty de-
-grees West thirty five and a half poles to a black Oak, and hickory in the Moravi-
-an line, thence West, North East, and South, with the original Lines to the
beginning. Certified by me Chas. McAnally, Surveyor.

1790 - Stokes Co.,NC - John is on the tax list in Capt. Hill's District paying taxes on 348 acres of land which is the amount of land he received from his father-in-law's estate, one white and 3 black polls.

7 Dec 1790 - Stokes Co.,NC - Deed, Jesse Hill to John Clayton(SR) for 40 pounds, 200 acres east side of Moravian line.

1791 - Stokes Co., NC - John Clayton is on the Tax List in Capt. Blackburn's District paying taxes on 648 acres of land with 5 polls(white and black polls counted together).

1792 - Stokes Co.,NC - John Clayton is on the Tax List in Capt. Blackburn's District paying taxes on 810 acres of land with 5 polls(white and black polls counted together).

1793 - Stokes Co.,NC - John Clayton is on the Tax List in Capt. Banner's District paying taxes on 809 1/4 acres with 1 white poll and 5 black polls.

1794 - Stokes Co.,NC - John Clayton is the Tax List in Capt Banner's District paying taxes on 812 acres with 1 white poll, 5 black polls and one horse at $20.00.

8 Jul 1800 - Filed in Stokes County "Twelve months after date we or either of us do promise to pay unto
Martin Flynt, executor of the estate of John Clayton(SR) deceased the sum of $441.46 and if either of
party princiable or security should be about to remove out of the county for the money to be liable for
collection for value received of him as witness our hands and seals ..." Signed by Benjamin Banner,
Isaac Dalton and Charles Banner. Witness was C. L. Banner.

16 Aug 1801,Stokes Co.,NC - Nuncupative* Will of John Clayton,Sr.
[*Nuncupative - oral will]
"The Nuncupative Will of John Clayton of
the county of Stokes & State of North Carolina, made
the Sixteenth day of August in the year of our lord
One thousand eight hundred & one he being of sound
& perfect mind & memory in his last sickness to hear
witness to this his last Will & Testament, which
is in manner & form following, that is to say;
first, I give devise & bequeth all that messuge(messuage)* &
TRACT OF LAND SITUATE LYING & BEING IN THE COUNTY
AFORESAID, KNOWN BY THE OPEN POND TRACT, AT THE CROSS
ROADS, WHICH I PURCHASED OF WILLIAM F. MARSHALL TO
MY ELDEST SON JOHN CLAYTON his heirs & assigns forever
after he arrives to lawful age---Secondly I give
& bequeath to my dear WIFE CHARITY during her natural
life, as much of the land which I shall have a Just
claim for at the hour of my death, as will be of
equal value to the land devised as above to my
ELDEST SON including my house & plantation last by
me occupied. Thirdly I give devise & beueath to
my SON-IN-LAW NATHANIEL DAVIS who married my ELDEST
DAUGHTER MARY, all that Tract or parcel of land which
they now live on at present, agreeable to the lines which has
already been described & layed off by my Directions--
fourthly, I give & bequeath to my TWO YOUNGER
SONS STEPHEN & WILLIAM as much land to each, as will
will be of equal value to that of my eldest sons part,
as above mentioned, to include the above mentioned
DOWER OF MY WIFES, AFTER HER DEATH, AND ALL OR AS MUCH
OF THE TRACT OF LAND WHICH I RECEIVED AS MY WIFES LEGA=
CY OF LAND FROM HER FATHERS ESTATE, as will make
each of my said younger sons Shares equal to my
eldest sons share----fifthly the remaining part
of my Lands & Tenements which I have a Just claim for
in this County in different Tracts it is my will & testament
that they be sold & equally divided Share & share alike
between my dear WIFE CHARITY & NINE CHILDREN (to wit)
MARY, ELIZABETH, ELEANER, JOHN, STEPHEN, CHARITY,
WILLIAM, RUTH and NANCY, And also all my Goods &
Chattels & Personal Estate, to be divided as nigh as
possible it can be done, And for then & each of my
children aforesaid, respectively as they may obtain to
lawful age to receive said share, which division I
will have to be made & done by three resespectable free=
holders of the County, who are to be nominated & chosen
by the Executors of this my last will & Testament & the
overseer also.--- provided always that my eldest Daughter
and son in law NATHE. DAVIS having received & now in possession of
a negro girl named Tiny, the peace of land as above devised
to them, & sundry other property. And my DAUGHTER ELIZABETH &
son in law MARTIN FLYNT having also received a negro woman
named Rill & other property & in possession thereof the whole
to the value of three hundred & fifty dollars of the united states
to each of the said Children, which sum I will & ordain
to be deducted out of each of their shares, so as to give
my wife & each of my other children (towit) ELEANOR, JOHN,
STEPHEN, CHARITY, WILLIAM, RUTH & NANCY an equal part
of Goods & Chattels & personal estate, And it is my
will and desire that each of my said children which are
yet INFANTS & UNDER LAWFUL AGE to receive a good negro
a piece towards making up to each of them
their share of my estate, equal to that which my two
eldest Children MARY & ELIZABETH have received, which
I wish to be done as they may arrive to lawful age,
And in case any of them should not obtain lawful
age before they die, that then such child or children
So dying their Share or Shares to revert to the remaining
Children & be equally Divided among them or their Heirs
I further will & ordain that my Executors Shall sell all
such property (such as goods & chattels) as they may think
proper, to be advertised & sold within ninety days after
my decease, at twelve months Credit, And the
remainder part of my estate it is my will & desire
that my dear wife have the only care of it, to keep
it together & see that it do not waste untill such
time as the Children receive their parts, And it
is my desire, that my wife have the negros
Sam, Susannah, & Janey in her possession & for her use
if she should desire it during her life, towards her shares
and after her death all of her estate which I hve
bequeathed & the increase thereof, to be divided among the
whole of my children equally. And I further desire
that out of the whole Stock & Income of my Estate such as
Rents of the Open Pond Tract & others and interest, that
my sons be Taught a good English Education in reading
writing & arithaticks & my Daughters that has not
received any Education to read & write & supported
out of the same untill they Marry or obtain lawful
age--- And make & ordain my dear WIFE
CHARITY, my SON IN LAWS MARTIN FLYNT & NATHANIEL DAVIS
fellow Executors of this my last will &Testament.
The foregoing nuncupative Will
was published & declared by
the said Testator, JOHN CLAYTON,
as his last will and testament
in presence of us who were desired
by the Testator to take notice thereof
This day & year first above written.
Charles Banner
[*messuge or messuage is a dwelling house with it barns and other adjacent
buildings. Found primarily in wills and deeds.]

9 Sept 1801 - John Clayton's estate settlement in Stokes County, Administrative Bond for 3,500 pounds.
Signed by Charity Clayton, Martin Flynt and Nathaniel Davis. Witnesses were Joseph Banner, Benjamin
Banner and John Martin.

Dec 1801 - Stokes Co.,NC - Isaac BONER apprenticed to John Clayton.29

5 Dec 1801 Inventory of the Estate of John Clayton Decd.
7 tracts of land containing 1,404 acres, 12 Negros, 7 Head of Horse Creatures, 20 Head of Cattle, 100 Head of Hogs, 14 Head of Sheep, 1 wagon &4 pair Geirs, 5 Saddles, 1 pr saddle bags, 3 Bridles, & 3(dito) bits, 4 plows, 1 colter, 5 Hoes, 3 sythes & Cradles 1 grass cradle(dito), 3 axes, 4 Reap hooks, 1 Mattox, 1 Sprowting Mattox. 2 iron wedges. 1 Hand Saw, 1 Foot Addz, 1 Froe, 2 planes, 2 clevis, 2 augers, 2 chisels, 3 pair Fir dogs, 1 wheat fann, one pr. Speirs, 1 pair tongs & shovel, 1 pair pincers, 1 gun & shot bag, 2 Slaights, Sythe advil, 4 bed & 5 bedsteads, 1 Desk & Book Case, 14 books, 1 cupboard, & candle stand, 4 tables, 3 chests, 13 chairs, 1 case of Bottles, 2 pr. stillard [steel yard], 1 set of tea cups & saucers, 2 Looking glass[mirrors], 3 Drinking glasses, 3 punch Bowles, 2 pewter dishes, 3 earthen dishes, 6 pewter plates, 6 earthen plates, 6 tablespoons, 6 teaspoons, 2 sock chains, 1 cutting box and loom, 4 slays, 5 pr harness, 4 basons [basin], 1 kettle, 1 Fishpan, 3 pots, 2 Dutch ovens, 1 Frying pan103 pounds, 3 shillings, 5 pence for sundry bonds, 2 cotton wheels, 3 flax wheels, 200lb iron, 2 flat irons, 1 churn, 2 Hay fork, 1 shovel, 1 fiddle, 3 meal bags or bass?, 1 pr sheep shears, 1 pail, 2 piggins, 1 washing tub, 2 iron pot racks, 2 barrells, 3 powdering tubs, 1 Runbly(?), 1 jug, 3 candlesticks, 1 funnel,1 pr shears, 2 masons trowels, some shoe Makers tools, 6 tin cups, 1 trunk, 4 bottles, 1 case of razors, 1 Hoan & shaving glass, 2 bee gums, 1 grind stone,1 hackle, 10 viols(?), 2 curry comb brush, 2 cow hide or whips, 2 sides of leather, 1 coffee mill, 1 coffee cup, 1 salt Sillar, 1 pepper box, 1 Lifter, 1 tack, 160 dollars.
Charity Clayton
Martin Flynt
Nathaniel Davis

Sept 1807 - Legal paper to the executors of John Clayton(SR) deceased; Charity Clayton, Martin Flynt and
Nathaniel Davis instituted a suit against the executors of Constantine Ladd, deceased. The executors
of John Clayton(SR) did fail to prosecute their suit with effect and agreeable to the law to pay unto the
clerks office the sum of three pounds, eleven shillings and eight pence. Signed by Robert Williams,
Clerk of Court. It was made know unto Charity Clayton, the others were not found.

12 Feb 1812 -Isaac Dalton took Charles Banner and William G. Haynes to court. A writ in Debt. For the sum
of $65.00 and damages of $30.00. Witness was Matthew Moore, Clerk of Court. If not prosecuted, agree
to pay damages to Charles Banner and WIlliam G. Haynes. Signed by Isaac Dalton and William Barr,
Sheriff of Stokes County.

12 Feb 1812 - Isaac Dalton, another Writ of Debt against Charles Banner and Joseph W. Winston for $80.30
plus damages of $50.00 signed Matthew R. Moore, Clerk of Court. If not prosecuted agree to pay
damages to Charles Banner and Joseph W. Winston. Signed Isaac Dalton and William Barr, Sheriff of
Stokes County.

4 Aug 1817 - Martin Flynt signed note over to Hampton Bynum. Signed by Benjamin Banner, Isaac Dalton
and Charles Banner for $441.76. [See 8 Jul 1800)

Sept 1824 - Petition for Partition files by Levi Clinkscales and his wife Ruth, James McDavid and his wife Nancy and others versus Stephen Clayton and John Clayton. Filed by Thomas Zettle, attorney.
Petitioners were Levi Clinkscales and wife Ruth Clayton, Mary Clayton Davis, Elizabeth Clayton Flynt,
Richard Flynt and his wife Eleanor Clayton Flynt, James Garrett and his wife Charity Clayton Garrett.
About the lands of John Clayton(SR) deceased 1801. Charity Banner Clayton his wife has been dead for
some years, Martin Flynt husband of Elizabeth Clayton Flynt is now dead and Nathaniel Davis husband
of Mary Clayton Davis is now dead. When John Clayton died he had 8 tracts of land(inventory shows 7
tracts did not count perhaps tract received from Henry Banners estate?? Tract # 1. 296 acres adjoining
Benjamin Banner Tract # 2. 131 acres adjoining F.Bostick, Jeri Gibson and others, Mary Davis took as her
legacy.Tract # 3. 150 acres adjoining F.Bostick and others went to Stephen Clayton. Tract # 4. 203
acres adjoining lands of John Vest and others , called the Open Pond tract and John Clayton(JR)
has. Tract #5. 200 acres adjoininglands of Alexander Moody and others sold to John Clayton(JR) and A.
R. Ruffin Esq. Tract #6. 95 acres adjoining lands of Mary Davis and others sold to John Clayton and A. R.
Ruffin Esq. Tract #7. 200 acres adjoining lands of Jacob Smith and others sold to John Clayton.Tract # 8. 200 acres adjoining lands of James Davis and others.

Dec 1824 - Petition and Notice filed by Levi Clinkscales and others versus Stephen Clayton and John Clayton.
A copy was delivered to John Clayton. Filed by Thomas Zettle,attorney.

Dec 1825 - Answer to Levi Clinkscales and others petition from John Clayton and others and Tandy Matthew.
Says that the heirs made a just division of lands some years ago(No date is given), according to the
nuncupative will of John Clayton(SR). The guardians sold the tracts of those children underage. The
150 acres that Stephen Clayton had was sold to John C. Blum for $402.00. John C. Blum then sold it
to Constantine Banner. Signed Tandy Matthew.

They had the following children:
20 i. Mary, 4019, F (ca1781->1860)
21 ii. Elizabeth, 4021, F (ca1783-)
iii. Eleanor "Kelly", 4023, F. Born ca 1785 in Surry Co.,NC.

On 29 Sep 1807 when Eleanor "Kelly" was 22, she married Richard FLYNT, 4024, M, son of Richard FLYNT, 4082, M (ca1750-1778) & Sarah MARTIN, 4372, F, in Stokes Co.,NC. Born on 20 Mar 1779 in Albemarle Co.,NC. Richard died in Giles Co.,Tn(?) on 27 Jul 1844; he was 65.

Richard and Martin Flynt are brothers.
iv. Charity, 4025, F. Born ca 1786 in Stokes Co.,NC.

Charity married James GARRETT, 4026, M.
v. Stephen, 4030, M. Born ca 1787 in Stokes Co.,NC. Stephen died in Stokes Co,NC ca 1821; he was 34.

12 Mar 1817 -Isaac Dalton, John Martin and Tandy Matthews are held and firmly bound unto John Butner, Ferdinand Bostick and Samuel Martin granting the guardianship $4,000.00. Isaac Dalton is appointed guardian to Stephen Clayton, a lunatic or until he shall arrive at a sound mind. Signed by Isaac Dalton, John Martin, Tandy Matthews in presence of Thomas T. Armstrong [Lunatic refers to a person who is senille or born afflicted].

Jun 1817 - Isaac Dalton,Esq. appointed guardian to Stephen Clayton a lunatic. Signed by Robert Williams, Clerk of Court,Stokes County.

8 Jul 1817 - Inventory and amount of sale of property of Stephen Clayton by his guardian, Isaac Dalton.
Total of inventory is $566.58. Also, 2 negros hired out until the 1st day of Jan. 1818 for $117.00 and one bond on S[L]?andford Flynt and S[L]?andy Flynt for $100.00,desperate. Total of all $903.58. Signed by Isaac Dalton guardian for Stephen Clayton.

16 Jul 1817 - 12 months after we promise to pay to Isaac Dalton guardian for Stephen Clayton the just and full sum of $80.30 it being for the value received of him. Signed by Charles Banner and Joseph WInston. Witnessed by C. L. Banner Clerk of Court.

Sept 1817 - William Barr and Joseph Flynt to testify on behalf of Stephen Clayton by his guardian Isaac Dalton in a matter of controversy to be tried between Clayton's guardian,plantiff and Happy Watson,defendant. Signed by Robert Williams,Clerk of Court.

17 Oct 1817 - Isaac Dalton guardian of Stephen Clayton took L[S]andford Flynt and L[S]andy Flynt to court for payment of $100.00. Signed Robert Williams, Clerk of Court.

1 Jan 1818 - Twelve months after date we do promise to pay to Isaac Dalton guardian of Stephen Clayton the just and full sum of $65.00. Signed by Charles Banner and W. G. Haynes. Witness was John??Blume

7 Mar 1818 - Settlement with Isaac Dalton guardian for Stephen Clayton. Beginning Balance is $903.52. Paid to Francis Smith - $37.55; paid to Jacob Commer - $140.30; paid to George Ray - $22.56; paid to William G. Harness - $4.00; Paid to Lewis Waggoner - $1.33; Paid to John L. Bitting - $2.73; Paid to James Hartgrove - $1.00; paid to Frederick Hines and Coke Tiller - $2.12; paid to Charles Banner - $6.46; paid to John Clayton - $66.62; paid to Constantine Banner, hold until next January - $9.90; paid to John Clayton - $22.43; paid to John Clayton - $44.55; paid to Frederick Cushey - $2.12; paid to John Tulas - $3.94; paid to John C. Layoman - $2.87; paid to William Barr $93.80; paid to Bennett Hartgrove $1.60; paid to Ruth Clayton $.58; paid to Peter Hauser $25.23; paid to Mary Davis $22.60 paid to Mary Davis - $73.37; paid to Mary Davis $34.37; paid to Mary Davis $434.23; paid to clerks and attorneys $5.30 for a total of $1,111.07. Paid to guardian account for clothing furnished ward and negros - $49.23 for a total of $1,206.48. Minus the amount of sale of $953.58 leaves a total of $292.90 due the guardian. The guardian has paid out the sum of $292.90 more that he has assigned us in hand. SIgned S. Stone(?) &D.Linville.

Mar 1818 - Inventory returned by Isaac Dalton guardian of Stephen Clayton. Judgement against Happy Watson for $26.17. One negro Daniel hired to F.Smith for $105.00. One negro Ned hired to Joseph Bolyjack for $178.00 and land rented to Charles Banner and W. G. Hanes for $65.00. Signed by Isaac Dalton, guardian.

10 Mar1819 - Isaac Dalton guardian for Stephen Clayton in account with his ward - money received from his father's estate $425.00; cash received from Henry Banner $2.50; Rent of lands by Charles Banner - $66.00; for hire of negro Daniel to Francis Smith $5.00 and for hire of negro Ned to Tinsom Claments - $91.00. Total is $629.50. Buy sundry articles of clothing for himself and negros $25.20; Cash paid to Tilly Fry on a judgement $3.90; cash paid Constantine L. Banner for taxes $4.40; cash paid Mary Davis for interest $47.43 ; cash paid Mary Davis for sewing $1.00; cash paid Henry Henbles ?? note $26.50; cash paid Joshua Boner account $12.00; cash paid Ruth Clayton account $10.00; Charles Winkler receipt $.75; Robert Gibson $17.43; Happy Watson judgement $19.14; Sally Banner's receipt $2.50; Court Charges $1.10; balance due guardian in former settlement $292.90; Salaathiel Stone receipt $2.54; John Barr receipt $2.75; Smith and Salmons account $4.31; guardians compensation on $555.25 - $27.76; balance due $100.48. S.Stone,J.P. and James Dearing,J.P. did find a balance in favor of the ward ,Stephen Clayton a lunatic, of $100.48.

12 Mar 1821 - Stephen Clayton's account approved by W. Pilkiniton,JP , Andrew Bowman and J. Gibson.

16 Mar 1821 - Isaac Dalton appointed guardian of Stephen Clayton. Signed by Isaac Dalton, Matthew R. Moore and Joshua Banner. Guardianship bond for $4,000.00.

Sept 1824 - Petition for Partition files by Levi Clinkscales and his wife Ruth, James McDavid and his wife Nancy and others versus Stephen Clayton and John Clayton. Filed by Thomas Zettle, attorney. Petitioners were Levi Clinkscales and wife Ruth Clayton, Mary Clayton Davis, Elizabeth Clayton Flynt, Richard Flynt and his wife Eleanor Clayton Flynt, James Garrett and his wife Charity Clayton Garrett. About the lands of John Clayton(SR) deceased 1801. Charity Banner Clayton his wife has been dead forsome years, Martin Flynt husband of Elizabeth Clayton Flynt is now dead and Nathaniel Davis husband of Mary Clayton Davis is now dead. When John Clayton died he had 8 tracts of land(inventory shows 7 tracts did not count perhaps tract received from Henry Banners estate?? Tract # 1. 296 acres adjoining Benjamin Banner Tract # 2. 131 acres adjoining F.Bostick, Jeri Gibson and others, Mary Davis took as her legacy.Tract # 3. 150 acres adjoining F.Bostick and others went to Stephen Clayton. Tract # 4. 203 acres adjoining lands of John Vest and others , called the Open Pond tract and John Clayton(JR) has. Tract #5. 200 acres adjoininglands of Alexander Moody and others sold to John Clayton(JR) and A. R. Ruffin Esq. Tract #6. 95 acres adjoining lands of Mary Davis and others sold to John Clayton and A. R. Ruffin Esq. Tract #7. 200 acres adjoining lands of Jacob Smith and others sold to John Clayton.Tract # 8. 200 acres adjoining lands of James Davis and others.

Dec 1824 - Petition and Notice filed by Levi Clinkscales and others versus Stephen Clayton and John Clayton. A copy was delivered to John Clayton. Filed by Thomas Zettle,attorney.

Dec 1825 - Answer to Levi Clinkscales and others petition from John Clayton and others and Tandy Matthew. Says that the heirs made a just division of lands some years ago(No date is given), according to the nuncupative will of John Clayton(SR). The guardians sold the tracts of those children underage. The 150 acres that Stephen Clayton had was sold to John C. Blum for $402.00. John C. Blum then sold it to Constantine Banner. Signed Tandy Matthew.
22 vi. John, 4027, M (1788-1863)
23 vii. William M., 14355, M (1790-)
viii. Nancy, 4034, F. Born ca 1794 in Stokes Co.,NC.

18 Mar 1817 - John Clayton,(JR) , Joseph Winston and Joel Hill hold Isaac Dalton, Isaac Nelson and John Butner the guardianship sum of $3,000.00. John Clayton(JR) was appointed guardian to Nancy Clayton till she reaches lawful age[21 years] or marries. Signed by John Clayton(JR), Joseph Winston and Joel Hill.

Jun 1817 - John Clayton(JR) guardian to Nancy Clayton. Signed by Robert Williams, Clerk of Court, Stokes County.

10 Sept 1817 - John Clayton(JR) reports on his sister Nancy Clayton all he had received was one negro boy hired out last March Court, the price of $250.00, the balance of the legacy he has not received nor does he know what it will amount to. Signed by John Clayton(JR).

Mar 1818 - John Clayton(JR) reported that since the last report on Nancy Clayton he had received one note on Charles Banner for $10.25 continued until next January and charges the same with expenditures of $3.50. Signed John Clayton(JR) guardian.

Mar 1819 - Statement of what had come into his hands since the last settlement with expenditures. Put at interest 26 Jan 1819 in the hands of Isaac and David Dalton the sum of $525.25. Also the note on Charles Banner and Francis J. Smith of $37.25 due 1st Jan 1820 it being for the hire of a negro boy Allen. Total amount $562.25. Paid to Charles Banner for clothing for clothing for said negro in the year 1818 the sum of $6.20. Paid for shoes and hat $2.50; paid James Waugh $12.75 and paid in part for a saddle - $8.00 Total is $29.45. Signed by John Clayton, guardian for Nancy Clayton.

Mar 1821 -John Clayton(JR) reported the following amount has come into his hands since his last settlement. One note on Samuel Fulton and Joel Hill security for $41.12 due for the first day Jan. 1822 and charges the orphan with the sum of $30.00 paid her the 10th of October 1821. Signed John Clayton(JR) approved C.Lash and John Butner.

1822 - We the committee appointed to settle with the guardians make report that John Clayton (JR) guardian of Nancy Clayton his sister produced a receipt signed by James McDavid who intermarried with said Nancy this guardians ward for the sum of $540.00 being in full her legacy which was in said John Claytons hands, therefore has finally settled his account as a guardian all which is submitted. Signed Andrew Bowman, Charles Banner,JP and Andrew Bowman.

In 1822 when Nancy was 28, she married James McDAVID, 4035, M.
24 ix. Ruth, 4032, F (ca1796-)

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