Fifth Generation (Continued)
Family of Christopher STANLEY (30) & Elizabeth SMITH

139. Martha STANLEY. Born ca 1786 in Virginia.

Martha married Nicholas RITTENHOUSE. Born ca 1781.

1810 - Stokes Co., NC - Nicholas is on the census showing one male age 0-10, one male age 26-45, two females age 0-10 and one female age 26-45. Christopher Stanley, father in law of Nicholas is next door. 257

1820 - Stokes Co., NC - Nicholas is on the census showing one male age 16-18, one male age 16-26, one male age 45 or over, 2 females age 0-10, and one female age 26-45. 610

They had the following children:
436 i. Male (Nicholas+Martha) (1794-)
437 ii. Male (Nicholas+Martha) (1802-)
438 iii. Female (Nicholas+Martha) (1810-)
439 iv. Female (Nicholas+Martha) (1810-)

140. Tabitha STANLEY. Born ca 1788 in Virginia.

1802 Nov 24- Rockingham, Augusta Co.,Va. Marriage bond of Elias to Tabatha:
The Clerk of Augusta County will grant my son Elias Vickers, a license to marry Miss Tabatha Stanley, daughter of Christopher Stanley, and for sa--- this shall be your sufficient warrant, given under my hand and seal the day and date above written. Signed William (X ) Vickers.

Know all men by these presents that we Elias Vickers and Lawrence
Vickers and Christopher Stanley are held and firmly bond unto his
excellency James Monroe, Esquire, Governor of Virginia … in the just
and full sum of $ 150.00, to which payment well and truly to be made,
we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and
severally firmly by these presents … and dated this 23rd day of
November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and two.
The condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas there is a
marriage shortly intended to be solemnized between the above bound
Elias Vickers and Tabatha Stanley, spinster and daughter of the said
Christopher Stanley. If there shall be no lawful cause to obstruct the
said marriage, then the above obligation … to remain in full force.
Signed, sealed and delivered. Elias Vickers, C. Stanley 611

On 25 Nov 1802 when Tabitha was 14, she married Elias VICKERS, son of William VICKERS, in Augusta Co.,Va. Born ca 1781 in Augusta Co.,Va.

141. Elizabeth STANLEY. Born ca 1790 in Virginia.

On 4 Nov 1807 when Elizabeth was 17, she married John SMALLMAN, in Stokes Co., NC.612

142. William Christopher STANLEY. Born ca 1791 in Virginia. William Christopher died in Stokes Co., NC in 1861, he was 70.

1840 - Stokes Co., NC - William shows on the census with 3 males age 0-5, 1 male age 10-16, 1 male age 40-50, 3 females age 0-10, 1 female age 10-16 and one female age 50-60. Thomas, his brother, is also on this census. 613

1850 - Stokes Co., NC - William C. Stanley is on the census in household #996, Snow Creek Township, farmer, $120, age 55 born Va., Mary age 53 born Va., Agnes age 19 born NC, Sarah age 15 born NC, Latney age 14 born NC, James age 13 born NC, Joseph age 11 born NC, Margaret age 8 born NC and John age 6 born NC. 614

1852 Apr 4 - Stokes Co., NC:
“Know all men by these presents that I William Stan-
-ley of the County of Stokes and State of North Carolina
and one of the children & Legal Representative
of Christopher Stanley a Revolutionary Soldier and
Elizabeth Stanley - his wife who is now deceased
do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint L.
Blanchard True of Washington City, D. C. - my true
and lawful attorney for me and in my name to ex-
amine into and prosecute any claim that may be
due or found to be due the children & Legal
representatives of Christopher Stanley in virtue
of the services of the said Christopher Stanley
in the Revolutionary War and the several acts of
congress in relation thereto and that might have
accrued to either of the said parties and not done
during their life time and now due their legal
Representative - I do hereby authorize my said
agent an attorney to do all things that I might
or could do if personally present, and I hereby
certify & confirm all that my said agent or
attorney may do or cause to be legally done in
the premises - I revoking all other authority
I may have given to any other person in the
premises whatsoever. Witness my hand and
seal this 4th day of April 1852. William (X) Stanley SEAL
Witness:
William Steel
On this 4th day of May 1852
personally appeared before me
William Stanley and acknowledge the foregoing
power of attorney to be his act and deed - and I certify that
I will know the said Wm. Stanley and that he is
the person now present and who executed the foregoing
power of attorney. Stephen H. Poor, J. P. “ 243

1854 Jul 31 - Stokes Co., NC - [William] Christopher Stanley sold to John Banner 52 acres for $65.30 on both sides of the main road leading by Sandy Ridge to Penns Store adjacent William[Christopher] Stanley and Francis Tilley including the plantation and improvements whereon the late Thomas Stanley(son of Christopher) lived before his death. Witness was Henry Snow. Deed proved in Jun 1857 by Henry Snow. 615

1860 - Stokes Co., NC - William is on the census age 62 with Margaret age 19. 616

On 18 Oct 1815 when William Christopher was 24, he married Mary "Polly" BRYANT, in Stokes Co., NC.548 Born ca 1797 in Virginia. Mary "Polly" died in Stokes Co., NC bef 1860, she was 63.

They had the following children:
440 i. Elizabeth (ca1822-1895)
441 ii. Mary J. (ca1824-)
442 iii. Christopher Columbus (ca1826-1862)
443 iv. Lucy (ca1828-)
444 v. Agnes (ca1830-)
445 vi. James W. (ca1832-)
446 vii. Emmeline Lousia (ca1833-)
447 viii. Latney (ca1835-)
448 ix. Sarah (ca1837-)
449 x. Jasper/Joseph (ca1838-)
450 xi. Margaret (ca1840-)
451 xii. John (ca1843-1862)

143. Alley STANLEY. Born ca 1793 in Virginia.

Alley married Husband unk COALSON.

144. Nancy STANLEY. Born ca 1796 in Virginia.

Nancy married William?? JAMES.

145. Thomas STANLEY. Born ca 1797 in Virginia. Thomas died in Stokes Co., NC bef 31 Jul 1854, he was 57.

1815 - Stokes Co., NC - Thomas is on the tax list in Beaver Island District paying on 120 acres of land valued at $120.00. His father, Christopher, is also on this list. 207

1820 - Stokes Co., NC - Thomas is on the census male age 23-45 and one female age 26-45. 617

1830 - Stokes Co., NC - Thomas is on the census male age 30-40 and female age 40-50. 618

1840 - Stokes Co., NC - Thomas is on the census showing one male age 50-60 and one female age 60-70. William, his brother, is also on this census. 613

1854 Jul 31 - Stokes Co., NC - [William] Christopher Stanley sold to John Banner 52 acres for $65.30 on both sides of the main road leading by Sandy Ridge to Penns Store adjacent William[Christopher] Stanley and Francis Tilley including the plantation and improvements whereon the late Thomas Stanley(son of Christopher) lived before his death. Witness was Henry Snow. Deed proved in Jun 1857 by Henry Snow. 615

On 27 Jan 1818 when Thomas was 21, he married Elizabeth "Betsy" MARTIN, in Stokes Co., NC. Born ca 1800 in Virginia. Elizabeth "Betsy" died in Stokes Co., NC aft 1860, she was 60.

1850 - Stokes Co., NC - Elizabeth is on the census age 72, pauper, born Va. living in the household of Daniel Fagg household #998. 614

They had no children.

146. John STANLEY. Born ca 1799 in Virginia. John died in Shelby Co., Ind. on 23 Feb 1863, he was 64.

1820 - Stokes Co., NC - John is on the census showing 2 males age 0-10, one male age 26-45, 2 females age 0-10, one female age 10-16 and one female age 26-45. 619

1823 Jun 9 - Stokes Co., NC - James Stephens about age 12 orphan of James Stephens is bound to John Stanley for one years schooling and none off, $20 in cash, to learn him the farming trade. 263

1825 Mar 28 - Patrick Co., Va. - John is a buyer at the sale of the property of Jesse Young. 620

1838 - Stokes Co., NC - John left Stokes Co., NC after his fathers death(1838) and migrated to Moral Township, Shelby Co., Ind. 242

1840 - Shelby Co., Ind. - John is on the census showing one male age 15-20, one male age 40-50, one female age 5-10 and one female age 40-50. James Amos also on this page. 621

1850 Aug 3 - Shelby Co., Ind. - John is on the census in the Moral Township age 51 farmer born Va., Lucinda age 56 born NC and Elizabeth age 16 born Ind. Henderson Stanley is next door to his father. 622

John married Lucinda AMOS, daughter of Francis AMOS. Born ca 1794 in Virginia. Lucinda died in Shelby Co., Ind. on 25 Feb 1863, she was 69.

They had the following children:
452 i. Male (John+Lucinda) (1810-)
453 ii. Male (John+Lucinda) (1810-)
454 iii. Ann (1810-)
455 iv. Female (John+Lucinda) (1810-)
456 v. Enzley "Henderson" (1824-1892)
457 vi. Elizabeth (ca1834-)

147. Mary "Polly" STANLEY. Born ca 1801 in Virginia.

Mary "Polly" married James AMOS, son of Francis AMOS. Born ca 1782 in Virginia.

Before 1833 - This family also migrated to Stokes Co., NC to Moral Twp., Shelby Co., Ind. 242

1840 - Shelby Co., NC - James is on the census showing one male age 0-5, one male age 10-15, one male age 15-20, one male age 20-30, one male age 50-60, one female age 30-40. John Stanley is also on this page. 621

They had the following children:
458 i. Male (James+Polly) (1810-)
459 ii. Male (James+Polly) (1820-)
460 iii. Male (James+Polly) (1825-)
461 iv. Male (James+Polly) (1835-)

148. Margaret STANLEY. Born ca 1803 in Virginia.

Martha remarried after her husband died to an elderly man who also witnessed her father’s will.

1860 - Stokes Co., NC - William is on the census household #907 age 82 born Maryland and Martha age 44 born Va. 623

bef 1830 when Margaret was 27, she first married David ELLIOT, in Stokes Co., NC. Born ca 1800 in Stokes Co., NC. David died in Stokes Co., NC bef 1840, he was 40.

1830 - Stokes Co., NC - David is on the census age 20-30 with one female 20-30, one female 50-60(?), 2 males 5-10 and 2 females 0-5.

They had the following children:
462 i. Jackson (ca1830-)
463 ii. Walker (ca1833-)

On 26 Oct 1846 when Margaret was 43, she second married William PADGETT, son of Benjamin PADGETT, in Stokes Co., NC. Born ca 1783 in Maryland.

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