Mitchell County, GAGenWeb: Gibson West Timeline

Mitchell County, Georgia
Gibson WEST Timeline

by Mary F. West Powell*


About the GAGenWeb Project

*Mary Frances is a grgranddaughter of James E. WEST, who was a nephew to Gibson and Susannah (UNKNOWN) WEST. Contact Mary Frances with additions/corrections/comments at [email protected].

GIBSON'S AGE AS RECORDED BY THE CENSUS TAKER

BACKGROUND: Gibson WEST was born in NC, probably Duplin County, ca 1792 and died Mitchell Co., GA 1869; Susannah (Unknown), his wife, was born NC ca 1798, was alive Mitchell Co., GA 1874. Gibson's brother, William WEST, was born in NC, probably Duplin County, ca 1790 and died in Baker Co., GA ca Nov. 1856; William's wife, Anna Jane THOMAS, was born NC, probably Bladen County, ca 1798, and died Mitchell Co., GA after 1874. A nephew of brothers William and Gibson, James E. WEST, was born in NC ca 1804 and died in GA after 1880. James' father, possibly Samuel WEST, was born ca 1784, after 1808, Duplin Co., NC. The first wife of James E. WEST remains unidentified; the maiden name of Melvina, second wife of James, also remains unknown.

17 October 1808:: Gibson West is found to be an orphan under the age of twenty one years and without Guardian or means of support. Recorded in Duplin Co, NC County Court Minutes, C.R.035.301.6: Grand Jury presented that Meady WILLIFORD, Gibson WEST and Nancy LEWIS are orphans under age 21 and without guardians or means of support; Court ordered Sheriff notice the persons with whom said orphans are living to bring them to next Court in order that they may be provided for. Note that in 1808 orphan status could indicate death of only one parent, usually the father. For reference see p589, NC Research, Genealogy and Local History 2nd edition, Editor Helen F. M. LEARY, C.G.; F.A.S.G. .

1814: On 3/21/1814, at Elizabethtown, Bladen Co, NC, Gibson WEST enlisted in the U.S. Sea Fencibles, in Capt. John DuBose's Company. He served from 5/1/1814 to 3/21/1815. Also served under Capt. M. MCINTOSH.

1814: Gibson and Samuel West appear on a Muster Roll of a company of SeaFencibles under Captain John DuBose; last muster 30 April to 31 August 1814. NARA RG4, Records of the Adjutant General's Office, U.S. Volunteer War of 1812 Muster Rolls, Capt. John DUBOSE's Company, Captain MCINTOSH's Company of U.S. SeaFencibles.

3/21/1815: Gibson West is discharged from military service at Beacon Island, NC.

23 May 1815 : Bladen DB10, p312: Wm. HENDON to William JOHNSTON-20 pounds for 40A on E side Jones Creek, granted by his excellency William HAWKINS 23 November 1812 Wit: Musgrove JONES and Gibson WEST November Term 1835, David LEWIS, Clk.

Please note that in Bladen 1830 Musgrove JONES lived six properties from William N. WEST and five properties from John WEST, son of this William N. WEST. Also noteworthy: Catherine (JONES) SMITH was a sister of Musgrove JONES; she sold lands to William N. WEST.

10/15/1817: Name of Gibson West appears in the Augusta Chronicle on page 3, column 5. Gibson had mail waiting for him at local post office. [Alice WALKER books]

10/14/1818: Name of Gibson West appears in the Augusta Chronicle on page 4, column 6. Gibson had mail waiting for him at local post office.

1820: Gibson West (M16-26) appears as head of a family in Burke Co, GA census, page 022. (Heritage Quest Series M33-8, p30).

1820 Burke Co., GA: James Bunyan WEST was born 20 October 1820. James B. was eldest child of Gibson and Susannah WEST.

1828: Charles Burton received a land grant of 194 acres in Burke Co, GA. The warrant was dated 7/7/1828 and the land was surveyed on 8/30/1828. The chain carriers for the survey were Tennenton Burton and Gibson West. Recorded in Georgia Surveyor's Plat Book WWWW, page 183.

1830: Gibson West (M30-40) appears as head of a family in District #64 in Burke Co, GA census, page 135. Also enumerated are F30-40,3M 5-10, 2F<5.

1832: Gibson West, of Bell's District in Burke Co, GA, drew lot 239/5/3 (now in Cass Co) and lot 86/10/4 (now in Walker Co).

1834/1835: William S. Burton received a land grant of 156 acres in Burke Co, GA, adjoining lands of William S. Burton, estate of Joseph Perry and Dempsey Bell. Warrant dated 12/2/1834. Surveyed on 1/1/1835 by Ezekiel Lester, with Spire Reeves and Gibson West as chain carriers.

1838: Gibson West received a warrant for a land grant of 33 acres in Burke Co., GA on 4/3/1838. The land was surveyed on 1/24/1839. The chain carriers were Hollon Sumner and Deaton (Dexton?) Burton. The land was bounded by the lands of J. A. Bell, Henry Andrews, Anthony Bruce, V. G. Jones. Recorded in Land Grant Book Book L or S, page 79 9. Recorded in Surveyor General's Office Book AC, page 616.

1840: Gibson West (M40-50) appears as head of a family in District #63 in Burke Co, GA census, page 141. Also enumerated are F40-50, 2M 15-20, 3F10-15, M5-10, F5-10, M<5, F<5

1841 Burke Co., GA: Dempsey BELL obtained land grant in Burke Co., GA 24 February 1841. Chain carriers for the survey were James B. WEST and John WEST who were sons of Gibson WEST. Neighbors of Dempsey BELL were Hiram BELL; Willis PRESCOTT; Joseph PERRY; and Illegible WARD.

10/27/1843: Gibson West obtained a land grant of 179 acres in Burke Co, GA. Recorded in Land Grant Book L, page 254. (Mathew K. WEST received a land grant in Burke Co. in 1840) chain carriers: Wm. L. (S?). BURTON and unknown LAMBERT.

7/6/1847: 179 acres on Beaver Dam Creek belonging to Gibson West was sold by Sheriff John T. BROWN to Elijah ATTAWAY. Recorded in Burke Co, GA Deed Book 10, page 161.

1847: Dexter Burton vs Gibson West and Rigdon Heath case appears in Burke Co, GA Superior Court Minutes during Nov 1847 term of court. See page 370. GA Archives Drawer 114, Box 33

1850: Gibson (M58) and Susan (F50) West appear as heads of a family in District #9 in Baker Co, GA census, page 035. Enumerated as owning $500 worth of property.

1855: Baker Co., GA- BLW 55-160-NT 91977: Under the Act of 1855, 19 April 1855, Gibson applied a second time for bounty land based on his service in War of 1812; (Federal authorities state first application never received).

7/2/1857: G. West, of the 10th District, was a representative at the Democratic Party Convention in Baker Co, GA. Reported in the Albany Patriot. NOTE: Gibson, Sr. or Jr.? George? WHO LIVED IN 10TH DISTRICT?

7/1/1858: Gibson West is mentioned as a Justice of the Inferior Court of Mitchell Co, GA. Reported in the Albany Patriot. Per book "History of Mitchell Co, GA", he served as a Justice of Inferior Court from 3/9/1858 to 1860.

5 January 1860: Mitchell Co., GA -Gibson and Susannah sold Land Lot 365 in 10th District to Augustus H. JONES: Witnesses: Joseph (?) BRADFORD and George W. WEST, J.P.

1860: Gibson (M63) and Susanah (F63) West appear as heads of a family in Mitchell Co, GA census, page 652. Enumerated as owning $235 worth of real estate and $1,000 worth of personal property. SLAVE OWNERS?

1/5/1860:  State of Georgia, Mitchell Co-For and in consideration of the sum 
of fifteen hundred dollars to me in hand paid by Augustus H. Jones of said 
state and county the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged appears to be viz 
Susannah West and Gibson West Senr husband of said Susannah West of said 
county and state act give grant bargain do claim and convey unto the said 
Angustus H. Jones his heirs and assigns lot of land number three hundred and 
sixty-five in the tenth district of old Early but now Mitchell County containing 
two hundred and fifty acres more or less together with all privileges and 
appentenances thereto in anywise belonging in fee simple. And the said Susannah 
West and Gibson West Senr will and their heirs, executors and administrators 
shall the said property of said Augustus H. Jones his heirs, executors and 
administrators warrant and defend against the lawful demands of all persons 
whatever. In testimoney whereof the said Susannah West and Gibson West Senr 
hath hereunto set their hand and seal this fifth day of January in the year eighteen 
hundred and sixty. _____________ in presence of Joseph (J) BRADFORD  
                                                         
    		               Susannah West
George W. McLeod, J.       their marksX                                               
                           Gibson West

Georgia      Know all men by these presents that we, heirs at law of 
Susannah West and Gibson West of Mitchell County said county do hereby 
forever relinquish all our right title, claim and interest in or to lot of land number 
three hundred and sixty-five in the tenth district of old Early now Mitchell County 
in consideration of Susannah West and Gibson West Sr having sold said lot of 
land unto Augustus H. Jones for a valuable consideration. In testimoney whereof 
we have hereunto set our hands and seal this ___ day of  ___ 1860. 

Signed and acknowledged in presence of Lafayette Gantt                                                
               		      George W. West
           			         John West                                                   
                           William P. West
                  			James B. West
				               William T. West
				               Jeremiah West
Acknowledged before me this 2nd day of August 1866                            
   
John W. Pearce Clerk                                                          
                                    
Recorded August 2nd, 1866

1867 Mitchell Co., GA- Gibson West gave Oath of Allegiance to United States.

Dec 1869: Gibson West died in Mitchell Co., GA. Source: GA 1870 Mortality Schedule

1870: Susannah West was alive 1874 as she provided affidavit for Anna Jane Thomas WEST in Anna Jane's application for widow's pension. Can anyone locate her for me?

1874: Mitchell Co., GA W9318 and W6523 Widow's application for pension: Anna Jane Thomas WEST, widow of William WEST (brother of Gibson) filed for pension based on War of 1812 service of William, her late spouse. Affidavits found in this application establish relationship of Gibson WEST to William WEST (brothers) and Gibson and William to James WEST (Uncles/nephew). Susannah's marriage to Gibson is established; Anna Jane's maiden name, her marriage and place of marriage (1814 Bladen Co., Rev. James CRUMADAY/CRUMEDY) to William are established.

5/21/1874: In a deposition by Susan WEST, 75 years of age, she declared that she had made her home with William and Anna Jane WEST for a considerable time during her girlhood. She well remembers that William WEST was absent in the service during the War of 1812 after he was married and his return. She had always lived in the same neighborhood with the applicant, save a few years that the applicant preceded her to GA. William WEST was the older brother of her husband, Gibson WEST, who was also in the service and received a wound in the knee. She was not married at that time. Susan claimed that she had always lived in the same neighborhood as Anna Jane (THOMAS) WEST and even had lived with William and Anna Jane for some time during her childhood. She claimed that William and Anna Jane preceded her to GA. From the census of 1820 we see that Gibson WEST and Susan Unknown were living in Burke Co., GA without any children so they were married probably about 1819. Furthermore, Susannah stated that her oldest child was five months younger than Anna Jane's third child.

  1. Per Letta Brock STONE: Gibson, James and William were sons of James WEST of Bladen Co., NC. (Deeds exist that suggest a James and a William were sons of James of Bladen. The 1808 Duplin Co. record remains the earliest record found of Gibson WEST.) See: FHC film # 1421737, WEST Genealogy Notes, Baker Co., GA.
  2. William WEST used a form UU (W?), lying sideways, as his mark.
  3. James E. WEST used a bullseye as his mark
  4. Gibson's mark has not been found.

FAMILY LEGENDS:

  1. Our WEST lineage was Scots-Irish;
  2. a Grandfather was a wheelwright and murdered, his tools were stolen;
  3. our Grandfather bred Cherokee Bulldogs; FRAN'S NOTE: I have been unable to prove/disprove this legend as applicable to my Grandfather.
  4. Our Grandfather was born in Ireland, married a Dutch woman in England and emigrated into the U.S. FRAN'S NOTE: I am not interested in family history before the WEST arrival in the United States, but I do have proof (census and family members recollections) my Grandfather was born in Baker Co., GA.


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