Third Generation (Continued)
Family of Charity BANNER (5) & John CLAYTON/CLEATON Senior

20. Mary CLAYTON, 4019, F. Born ca 1781 in Surry Co.,NC. Mary died in Forsyth Co.,NC aft 1860; she was 79.

1813 -Stokes Co, NC - Mary Davis is appointed guardian for Sally, Elizabeth (??maybe be Sally Elizabeth??),and John Clayton.

Mar 1814 - Stokes Co., NC - Mary Davis guardian for Sally, Elizabeth and John Clayton* called "infants" - schooling and board was 28 pounds equal to $40.00. Signed by Sam Kinnaman, John Ledford and WIlliam Dobson, Clerk of Court. Another paper that said each ward is indebted ten pounds for board and maintenance. Signed by John Butner. *John Clayton was married in 1813.

1820 - Stokes Co., NC - Mary Davis is on the census showing one female age 26-45, 2 females age 16-26, one male age 16-26 and one male age 16-18.

1830 - Stokes Co., NC - Mary Davis is on the census showing just herself age 40-50 and some slaves.

1840 - Stokes Co., NC - Mary Davis is on the census showing just herself age 50-60 and some slaves.

1850 - Forsyth Co., NC - Mary is on the census showing just herself age 69, household #1497/1513 and next door to William A. Clayton age 32 and his family household #1496/1512.

1860 - Forsyth Co.,NC - On the census, Mary, age 78, is living in the household of her niece, Elizabeth Clayton McAnally in the Buffalo District.

On 30 Jun 1798 when Mary was 17, she married Nathaniel DAVIS, 4020, M, son of William DAVIS, 11038, M, in Stokes Co.,NC. Born ca 1777 in Stokes Co.,NC. Nathaniel died in Stokes Co,NC bef 1810; he was 33.

1800 - Stokes Co., NC - Nathaniel is on the census age 26-45, one female 16-26 and one female 0-10.

1810 - Stokes Co.,NC - Nathaniel is not on the census, but Mary Davis, age 26-45 is on census showing one female age 26-45, 2 females age 0-10 and one male age 0-10.

They had the following children:
i. Female{Nathaniel & Mary}, 13560, F. Born ca 1800 in Stokes Co., N.C.
ii. Female{Nathaniel & Mary}, 14910, F. Born ca 1802 in Stokes Co., N.C.
iii. Female{Nathaniel & Mary}, 24112, F. Born ca 1804 in Stokes Co., N.C.
iv. Male{Nathaniel & Mary}, 24113, M. Born ca 1806 in Stokes Co., N.C.
63 v. William A., 15008, M (1818-1901)

21. Elizabeth CLAYTON, 4021, F. Born ca 1783 in Surry Co.,NC.

ca 1794 when Elizabeth was 11, she married Martin FLYNT, 4022, M, son of Richard FLYNT, 4082, M (ca1750-1778) & Sarah MARTIN, 4372, F, in Stokes Co.,NC. Born on 3 Feb 1773 in Albemarle Co.,Va. Martin died in Lincoln Co., Tenn. aft 20 Jul 1818; he was 45.42

12 Apr 1818 - Lincoln Co., Tennessee Will Book I, p.270

In the name of God, Amen, I Martin Flynt
of Lincoln County and state of Tennessee
being weak in the body but perfect mind and
memory do constitute this my last will and
testamony in the manner and for following;
vis.
I give and bequeath to my beloved wife,
Elizabeth the house and land which I now
live on and all the negroes and stock of
every description during her natural life
or widowhood except each child is to have
a negro about the same age as they marry or
come of age and also a horse and cow and
bed and furniture And it is also my wish for
my sons all to have negro boys and my daugh-
ters negro girls if the negroes are not of
equal value, for them of the lowest value
to have some other property to make them
all equal. I do also appoint Richard FIynt
and John C. Flynt Executors of the above
will given under my hand this 12th day of
April 1818.
Martin Flynt
John Davis
Nancy Clayton, Witnesses

20 Jul 1818 - Lincoln Co.,Tenn.
The above will was probated.43

They had one child:
i. Male Child, 15019, M.

22. John CLAYTON Junior, 4027, M. Born on 11 Sep 1788 in Surry Co.,NC. John died in Surry Co.,NC on 22 May 1863; he was 74. Buried in Clayton Family Graveyard, Forsyth Co.,NC.

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.

23 May 1863 - Forsyth County, NC
"Dear Brothers Mat. & Gabe-
-rial. I am very busy I have got Sue to copy
off the old man's will for I want you to
see & know how everything is being mana-
-ged & I want all of us to try & get along
right & be satisfied if can. Esquire Barrow
has The original will & it will be proven at court."

22 May 1862 - State of North Carolina
Forsyth County
In the name of God amen. I John Clayton
do make this my last will & testament in the manner
following. to wit. I devise that my Burial &
Funeral expenses be paid together with all just
debts which I may be oweing at the time of my
death I further devise that my Executor proceed
to collect all debts that may be due me.
Having given my eldest DAUGHTER MARY L. MOORE
a negro girl name Phillis which since died which
I consider her loss with various articles of property
together with the sum of Three hundred &
fifty Dollars in money making her share
worth Eight hundred Dollars, further in as
much as I never made G. R. Moore a Bill
of Sale to a certain negro man named Lic
which I sold to him, I therefore consider him
the property of said Estate, he having accounted
to me for the same. Having given my SON
JOHN E. CLAYTON a like corresponding amount
to wit. Eight hundred Dollars. Having also
given my DAUGHTER ELIZABETH J. McANALLY a
negro girl named Cynthia together with her two
children Eveline & Alice making her share, equal
with those above named (Eight hundred Dollars)
Having paid my son John E. Clayton for the Land
that my SON REUBEN M. CLAYTON now holds a
deed for & other property & in addition I now give
a certain full piece of Land lying on the north
end of his home tract containing 33 acres more
or less. I give him Two hundred Dollars to
be paid by my Executor making his share equal
to those above named (Eight hundred Dollars
Having deeded to my SON WILLIAM F. CLAYTON
the Land he now lives on, & also other
property in value to those above named
(Eight hundred Dollars). Having deeded to
my SON MATTHEW C. CLAYTONa Tract of Land &
other property I now also will that my Executor
pay him the sum of Two hundred & fifty Dollars
in the division of my Estate. Having deeded
to my SON GABRIEL T. CLAYTON, a tract of Land
& other property I will that my Executor pay
him the sum of Two hundred & fifty Dolllars
in the division of my Estate. And not having
given my SON GIDEON T. CLAYTON any property I
now will that after my decease that he have my
home tract of Land containing 263
acres together with the improvements
therein believing it to be a greater value than
the shares above named I therefore will that
he refund to my estate the sum of Five hundred
Dollars. Not having given any property to my
DAUGHTER CHARITY E. CLAYTON I thereby give &
bequeath to her a negro girl named Ann, also
one Bureau one bed & furniture together with
one servicable horse saddle & bridle. All
other property not herein devised both real
& personal I devise shall be exposed to
public sale by my Executor on a reasonable
credit, after giving timely notice at such
time, as he may see proper for the
benefit of all parties concerned. I further
will & devise that my effects not herein
otherwise devised to be equally devided among
& between my heirs above named share
& share alike I hereby appoint my SON
J0HN E. CLAYTON my Executor of this my last will
& testament in witness whereof I have hereunto
set my hand & seal this May the twenty second
One thousand Eight hundred & Sixty two
& witnessed by Signed John Clayton SEAL
Phillip Barrow &
James L. Barrow
This September the Twenty seventh One
thousand Eight hundred & Sixty two.
A codicil to this my last will & testament.
In consequence of the death of my daughter
CHARITY E. CLAYTON, The property & effects devised
to her the said CHARITY E. CLAYTON, be divided
equally among & between the above named legatees.
Signed in the presence of
Phillip Barrow &
Wm. W. Terry" John Clayton SEAL44

Research: John Clayton lived in Bethania Township on the old road[Great Wagon Road] leading from Oldtown[Bethabara] to Germanton. He had a log home on this land, which still stands today and predates 1816, possibly built by his father John Clayton/Charity Banner. This house was weatherboarded in 1860 and still stands, today as an antique shop.
John Clayton's son, Matthew Columbus, farmed and lived in this house after Matthew returned from the Civil War.

On 30 Aug 1816 when John was 27, he married Elizabeth MOORE, 4028, F, daughter of Reuben MOORE, 10392, M (1768-1817) & Mary Ann EDWARDS, 4029, F (-1807), in Stokes Co.,NC. Born on 8 Feb 1796 in Stokes Co.,NC. Elizabeth died in Forsyth Co.,NC on 11 Dec 1858; she was 62. Buried in Clayton Family Graveyard.

They had the following children:
64 i. Mary Letitia, 5102, F (1817-1871)
65 ii. John Edward, 10925, M (1820-1905)
iii. Elizabeth Jane, 4478, F. Born on 25 Aug 1822 in Stokes Co.,NC. Elizabeth Jane died in Forsyth Co.,NC in 1879; she was 56. Buried in Clayton Family Cemetery, Forsyth Co.,NC.

Elizabeth Jane first married Joseph Banner McANALLY, 4477, M, son of Charles McANALLY, 3973, M (1786-1844) & Sarah "Sally" BANNER (9), 3972, F (1788-1863). Born on 21 Oct 1822 in Stokes Co.,NC. Joseph Banner died in Stokes Co.,NC on 11 Apr 1852; he was 29. Buried in McAnally Cemetery,McAnally Plantation,Stokes Co.,NC.

In 1865 when Elizabeth Jane was 42, she second married William W. TERRY, 3993, M, son of John TERRY, 4004, M & Amney VAUGHN, 4005, F, in Forsyth Co.,NC. 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.
66 iv. Reuben Moore, 5104, M (1824-1865)
67 v. William Franklin, 5105, M (1828-1885)
68 vi. Matthew Columbus, 5106, M (1830-1920)
vii. Jackson, 5107, M. Born on 22 Aug 1832 in Stokes Co.,NC. Jackson died on 12 Jun 1833 in Stokes Co.,NC. Buried in Clayton Family Cemetery, Forsyth Co.,NC.
viii. Gabriel Tucker, 5108, M. Born on 2 May 1834 in Stokes Co.,NC. Gabriel Tucker died in Drury Bluff, Virginia on 16 May 1864; he was 30. Buried in Clayton Family Cemetery, Forsyth Co.,NC.

Gabriel T. Clayton was killed in defense of his country near Drury Bluff, Va.45
ix. Gideon Edwards, 5109, M. Born on 20 Aug 1836 in Stokes Co., NC. Gideon Edwards died in Petersburg, Va. on 1 Oct 1864; he was 28.

Gideon Edwards was killed in defense of his country near Petersbury, Va.45
x. Charity Eleanor, 5110, F. Born on 12 Jan 1841 in Stokes Co.,NC. Charity Eleanor died in Forsyth Co.,NC on 8 Jul 1862; she was 21. Buried in Clayton Family Cemetery, Forsyth Co.,NC.

23. William M. CLAYTON46,47, 14355, M. Born in 1790 in Stokes Co.,NC.

ca 1800 - William Clayton is mentioned in his father's will written 16 Aug 180l. Oral tradition in the Clayton family states that one of the Clayton boys committed a murder in early 1800 and left the state. It is believed that it is this William Clayton, as he later turns up in Henry County, Tenn. Research has begun to find documentation about this murder. 48

abt 1825 when William M. was 35, he first married Sarah ???, 14080, F. Born abt 1795. Sarah died in Henry, Co., Tenneesee abt 1838; she was 43.

They had the following children:
69 i. Abner H., 13990, M (1826-1869)
ii. Larkin, 14117, M. Born in 1829 in Alabama.49
iii. William S., 14119, M. Born in 1831 in Tennessee.
iv. Mary Angeline, 14120, F. Born in 1836 in Tennessee.

On 25 Sep 1853 when Mary Angeline was 17, she married Thomas COWAN, 13881, M. Born abt 1833.
v. Letitia, 14121, F. Born in 1838 in Tennessee.

On 1 Jan 1856 when Letitia was 18, she married Thomas McNUTT, 14353, M.

On 9 Jul 1839 when William M. was 49, he second married Mary Ann PETTY, 14118, F, in Henry Co., Tennessee.50 Born on 8 Jul 1795 in Henry Co., Tennessee.

They had one child:
70 i. Thomas J, 14122, M (1840-)

24. Ruth CLAYTON, 4032, F. Born ca 1796 in Stokes Co.,NC. Ruth died in Carrollton, Mo.

Mar 1817 - Inventory of the estate of Ruth Clayton received by Joseph Winston, guardian -one negro boy price $300.00 which is hired out until 7 Jan 1818 for the sum of $59.96. Also 200 acres of land on Little Snow Creek with no improvements. This was all that Joseph Winston, guardian of Ruth Clayton did receive.

Jun 1817 - Ruth Clayton's guardian, Joseph W. Winston was appointed.

Mar 1818- Joseph Winston appointed guardian to Ruthy(Ruth) Clayton.

Mar 1818 - Joseph Winston guardian of Ruth Clayton report the following amount of property. On 1 Jan 1818 a note in the hands of John G. Smith for the hire of a negro boy $84.00; money in the hands of F. J. Smith $38.80; cash received $5.28; buy a pair of shoes for boy Abraham at $1.31; same for self at $1.62. The total remaining in the hands of $125.80 the guardian submitted. Signed by Andrew Bowman.

On 4 Oct 1820 when Ruth was 24, she married Levi CLINKSCALES51, 4033, M, son of William CLINKSCALES, 16258, M (1760-1845) & Nancy COLBERT, 16259, F (1768-1850), in Stokes Co.,NC. Born ca 1795 in Virginia. Levi died in Carroll Co., Mo. on 13 Feb 1839; he was 44.

They had the following children:
i. John William, 24534, M.
ii. Robert Harden, 24535, M.
iii. James Crayton/Clayton?, 24536, M.
iv. Nancy Jane, 24537, F.

On 27 Mar 1845 Nancy Jane married William WILCOXSON, 24539, M.
v. Ruth Sophia, 24538, F. Born on 23 Mar 1835. Ruth Sophia died on 23 Jan 1852; she was 16.

On 24 Feb 1852 when Ruth Sophia was 16, she married Litteton TULL, 24540, M.

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