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Habersham, James, Methodist, was 25 years old when he arrived in Savannah with his friend, George Whitefield on 7 May 1738. He was christened 1713 at the Parish at Beverly, Yorkshire, England, son of James Habersham and his wife, Elizabeth Sisson. The senior Habersham was born 1687 Beverly, Yorkshire, England, and married in the same place Elizabeth Sisson, born 1690 and died 1722 at the family seat of Beverly. James, Sr. was the son of John Habersham, born 1650 at Beverly, died 1725 same place, and Married in 1686 Elizabeth Clay, born 1652 Halifax, England. John was the son of John Habersham born 1624 Beverly and his wife, Ann Bancroft, born 1626 Beverly. Whitefield and Habersham were shocked at the death rate and the number of children left destitute. They took their few remaining dollars, rented an empty house, hired a housekeeper, and gathered up the orphans. Thus, was the seed of Bethesda Orphans Home planted. Whitefield traveled as far north as Philadelphia seeking funds for the orphans, while Habersham superintended the affairs of the home. It was Habersham who chose the site for the new building, far in the forests away from the evils of the town. Later, Habersham, Married one of the older orphan girls, Mary Bolton, and still later, they moved from the orphanage. In 1740 James married Mary Bolton who was born 1718 in Philadelphia, but in January of 1741, they quit the colony, only to return later. He was made Secretary of the Province and was the President of the Council of the King, served as Governor for nineteen months, remaining loyal to England and King George. Habersham was greatly distressed when his three stalwart sons became leaders in demanding freedom from English rule. From 1750 to 1775 Habersham was one of the largest rice planters in Georgia, establishing a commercial house. He died 1775 at Savannah, Georgia. He lived on his plantation called Silk Hope which contained in all 3,423 acres in the District of Little Ogeechee, Christ Church Parish. His sons were bequeathed enormous tracts of land located on Little Ogechee and on the south side of the Great Ogechee River in St. Philips Parish. He owned Lot No. 6 in Savannah, Wilmington Tything Derby Ward; No. 7, No. 32 in Hardwicke, and a lot in Brunswick. To his son, John, he left a plantation called Dean Forest. Nephews were Joseph and James Clay, sons of Joseph Clay. Sister: Mary Bagwith of Yorkshire in Great Britain. Brother-in-law: Robert Bolton. Granddaughter: Mary, the daughter of his son, James. Also mentioned in the estate were: Jonathan Bryan, Miss Esther Rasberry, Lachlin McGillivray, Rudolph Pury, Alexander Wylly, Richard Fox, Philip Delegal, Sr., Elizabeth Deveaux, William Gibbons, Jr., James Sunier, Peter Guirard, Henry Bourguine, Charles Watson, Noble Wimberly Jones, Charles Burnett, James Wright, Thomas Netherclift, William Thomas Harris, Daniel Demetre, John Giovanoli, Mordeai Sheftall, Thomas Burrington, Alexander Crighton, and Rev. Mr. George Whitefield (a friend of 33 years. Sons:

1. John Habersham, born 1741 Savannah, Georgia. 3rd Son. He was a Major in the Continental Army, member of Continental Congress. Wife: Ann Sarah Camber. Buried Colonial Cemetery, Savannah.
   
   
2. Joseph Habersham was born 1745 in Savannah, Georgia, died 2 Jul 1799 in Savannah. He was the 2nd son. He served as a Lieutenant in the Continental Army, Postmaster under General Washington. Wife, Isabella Rae. Their son, Robert, acquired Lapithowly Plantation, later Deptford, which adjoined Caustons Bluff on the west. He also owned a large number of slaves, as well as rice mills in Yamacraw, and took over the commercial (rice) enterprises belonging to his father.

Hagin, Edward was born in South Carolina in 1755, probably a resident of Edgefield County, before removing to Georgia with other Quakers, to settle in Wrightsborough. On 30 August 1774, he was among those residents who signed a petition:

"Town of Wrightsborough
We, the Inhabitants of the Town of Wrightsborough and places adjacent, understanding that fourteen persons have drawn up several resolutions respecting the dispute between Great Britain and the Town of Boston, concerning the destroying of a quantity of tea, the Property of the East India Company, and have published them each the Act of the Province, And which we look upon as a great imposition, having no knowledge of them Till they passed; Therefore, we do, in this public manner, deny passing any Concerning them, and disapprove of them altogether, such proceeding as a few Acting for the while without the knowledge, we apprehend being contrary to the rights and privileges of every British subject."

"Notice of the Executive Council Thursday 30 September 1784: This day His Honour, the Governor, signed the following grants in Council, viz: Washington County - Edward Hagin, 287-1/2 acres (two)" Edward and his family removed to Wilkes County in 1786, which is another county where Quakers resided, however they deeded their 200 acres of land on Little River at the mouth of Kettle Creek to Charles Carroll. In 1787 Edward was a Captain of the 9th Company for the Washington County Militia; Coroner in 1790 and 1792. He removed to Clarke County by 1802, because of a deed from Roger Cagle for $400.00, 124 acres located on Barbers Creek, land which was originally granted to Marbury. He fought in the Revolutionary War, being certified as one of the Georgia Troops. Elijah Clarke Certified him as a refugee soldier on 7 April 1784 for which he was granted 287-1/2 acres of land in Washington County. His Last Will and Testament in Clarke County dated 1805 named "all my children", however, various returns made on the estate, named among the legatees: Edward, Jr. and James. Children:

1. Daniel Hagin born ca 1788 married 1 June 1813 in Clarke County, Elizabeth Newsome. In the 1827 Georgia Land Lottery, Daniel drew as a soldier from Walton County. In the Georgia Militia Records, he is listed as a Lieutenant in Appling County from 1825 to 1830. From 1811 to 1821 he is listed in the Clarke County Tax Digests, and is last found on the 183 Coweta County Census.
2. James Hagin was listed on the 1813 Clarke County Tax Digest. He died 1814 when the Bond of Jesse Roberts and Thomas Moore was made in Clarke County. It is believed that James Hagin married Rachel Annis, born 8 December 1774, the daughter of Thomas and Alice Gayle of Virginia.
3. Edward Hagin, Jr., born 1782 in Wilkes County, died after 1850 in Coosa County, Alabama. He married first, on 8 January 1807 Sally Youngblood in Richmond County; and second, Heardy Porch on 29 October 1812, Clarke County. Children of James and Sally were:

1. Edward, born 26 August 1807 in Clarke County, died 4 July 1890 Paulding County, buried High Shoals Cemetery, married Parthenia Scroggins on 13 January 1828.
2. Elizabeth, born 1809 in Clarke County, died 22 December 1840 in Paulding County, married 1823 in Clarke County, Archibald Holland. Archibald drew in the 1821 Georgia Land Lottery, a resident of Greene County, Lot No. 82, District 14, Henry County. This is the same land which was DeKalb County in 1830 (now Fulton County) and the land drawn was 221-1/2 acres encompassing Northside Drive, Luckie Street and downtown Atlanta where the terminal station is located.

The children of Edward Hagin and Heardy were:

1. Martha Hagin born 1828 Campbell County.
2. Charles Hagin born 1830 Campbell County.
3. David Hagin born 1833 Campbell County.
4. James Hagin born 1836 Campbell County.
5. Sarah Hagin born 1837 Campbell County.
6. Samantha Hagin born 1840 Campbell County.

Pictured is his birthplace in Connecticut. Hall, Lyman was born in Connecticut 24 April 1724, located in Sunbury in 1758. He was elected to Provincial Congress in 1774 and 1775 at Savannah, was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and Governor of Georgia in 1783. He was known to be a great friend of Button Gwinnett. Died 19 October 1790 in Burke County. He married Mary Osburn.

Hamilton, Henry was granted a Lot in Hardwicke, July 1760. He left his wife, Frances, all of his lands, houses and tenements in Savannah and Hardwick. Children: Thomas Hamilton Charles Hamilton. Elizabeth Hamilton. Francis Hamilton

Harding, John, blacksmith. The first wife of John Harding died June of 1737, and he married the widow of George Spencer and resided in the house of Spencer in Frederica. At the time, Rev. Norris was accused of having raped Miss Penner, so Harding refused to be married by the minister. Instead, he made a public announcement in the town of his intention. Harding and the Widow Spencer had four children, including a son named Isaac by 1743.

Fort Frederica where the Harris Family Resided until after 1747

Bethany Plantation - Harris Neck

McIntosh County, the second home of the Harris family
(now a bird sanctuary)




Harris, Anne, widow of William Harris, Clerk of Savannah who died in 1737. She and her son, William, remained in Savannah, listed as residents of the nort part of the colony in December of 1742. By July of 1743 they were residents of Frederica, along with her mother and a servant. William Harris was born 1720 England, died 1737. He came to Georgia in one of the early voyages of General Oglethorpe to Savannah. April of 1737 he was granted Lot No. 126 in Savannah by Oglethorpe, it first being possessed by Lawrence Mellichamp who deserted 3 June 1736. The youth of about sixteen years, married Anne Coles, when she was about seventeen years old as she was born 1723 England, (died 1759 Savannah), the daughter of Joseph Coles, Miller and Baker and his wife, Anna Cassells. He and his wife, Anne resided in the struggling town of Savannah, where he was a Clerk in the store of Thomas Jones. However, he died a year later, and Anne was left a young widow with a small infant, William Thomas Harris. Two years earlier (4 March 1735) her father, Joseph Coles, died, leaving her mother, Anna Coles a widow. The two women took up the Frederica lot. William Harris had been granted 50 acres outside the Town of Frederica by General Oglethorpe, whose policy of General Oglethorpe to grant each "fighting man" 50 acres for life. Here, Anne could raise a garden and her son. So, Anne and infant child, along with her mother, moved into a cottage on Broad Street in Frederica (Lot No. 68). She was listed as a mantuamaker,that is, she was a seamstress who made dresses, and cloaks. Each charity colonist was allowed 50 acres of land, five acres for a house and a garden in the town in which he resided, and 45 acres for farming outside of the town. Such was the case of William Harris. He was granted the 45 acres outside of Savannah, as we learn from the Last Will and Testament of his son, William Thomas Harris, passed down to his son (William Thomas Harris) an unimproved lot in Savannah as well as a 45-acre lot adjacant to Savannah.

A description of the land granted William Harris at Frederica is that it was "on the Road to the North End, crossing Military Road from the Fort. The former road also led straightway out of the fork easterly from the Town into the farm area." In other words, one of the first streets to cross the main street, practically adjacent to the fort, and a splendid view of the river. The garden land that went with the Frederica Town Lot, was located two or three miles from the fort in an area described as the Garden Area, and adjoined that of Lachlin McIntosh, who had 500 acres, James Arkin, who had 400 acres, and James McKay. From the book, A List of Early Settlers of Georgia by Coulter (From Europe, on their own account): "Will Harris, Lot 126, Savannah, granted April 1737. Anne, wife, upon the death of her husband,, she and her son became inmate to Lot 68 with her mother, Ann Cassell Cole Salter. Lawrence Mellichamp possessed it before, who deserted June 3, 1736. Dead 1737. Will, son, born in the Colony." Women were not allowed land grants, however, since Ann Harris had a son, she and her son became "inmates to Lot 68" in Savannah. This means that her husband had improved his lot, which entitled her, as widow, to receive it. This same type of situation no doubt gave her title to a subsequent lot at Frederica. From the above accounting, then, it is confirmed that William Harris paid his own passage from England to Savannah, and was not an indentured servant nor convict. This means that he was one of the persons which Oglethorpe recruited in England to come to Georgia as a citizen-soldier to protect the frontiers from the Spanish.

Anna Coles married again on 9 September 1736, Thomas Salter, a Savannah brickmaker, but did not reside with him until later, as Salter was just getting started in the brick business and did not yet have a home for her. In December of 1741 Salter received a land grant of 136 acres on Dawbuss Island, which he later named Salter Island. Formerly, he was listed among the 120 settlers who signed a petition in 1738 complaining about land titles and restrictions on slavery. He preferred this island because its clay was highly adaptable to brick making. The colony needed brick masons. In August of 1742, the Common Council recommended that he be given 500 acres near St. Augustine Creek, adjoining Salters Island. Salter was known to be a diligent worker, however illiterate. In 1746 he discovered that the clay on Hutchinson Island was superior, and, abandoning the 500 acres on Salters Island, established himself with a seven-year lease on Hutchinsons Island. Apparently the industry of Salter caused him prosperity, as the colony was in need of brick masons, and he later willed Salters Island to his grandson, William Thomas Harris, who became the owner in 1749. When the garrison at Ft. Frederica was disbanded by General Oglethorpe in 1749, most of the soldiers returned to England. Soon thereafter, the town had a fire. For a while the town remained in tact, continuing to prosper. The widow of William Harris, being in the timber and shipping business, also remained. However, without the soldiers, the town fell into ruins, with the settlers moving off into Glynn and Liberty Counties to begin the ultimately expansive rice and cotton plantations. As William Thomas Harris inherited lands in Liberty County, this is where he moved to plant rice, a valuable commodity in early Colonial Georgia.

On 12 May 1752 Francis Harris applied before the Board for 500 acres for his brother Thomas Harris continguous to lands formerly laid out for him on the north branch of Little Ogeechee River, 200 acres bounding on the west by his lands, south by lands granted to Henry Parker Esq., east by lands granted to William Spencer, and North vacant, and 300 acres bounding on the south by his lands, west by lands granted Capt. Noble Jones, north by lands granted Noble Wimberly Jones, and east by vacant lands. 500 acres granted Thomas Harris. Anne Coles Harris, widow, was an interprising woman, merchandising in shipping timber up and down the coast, having her own vessels. Eventually, she Married again, Daniel Demetre, and the activities surrounding that Marchriage are explained in the following deeds and contracts.

The following deeds from Colonial Deed Book C-1: Page 40-41, (Quadriparte Agreement Prior to a Marriage) -Daniel Demetre, Mariner of the Town of Frederica in the Province of Georgia, Ann Harris, widow, of Frederica and Anna Salter, widow, mother of Ann Harris, to Noble Jones and Thomas Raspberry, Gentlemen, and James Habersham, all of Savannah, whereas the said Daniel Demetre is seized and possessed... of a plantation on the Newport River called "Bethany" containing 500 acres bounded south by lands heretofore granted John Rutledge, North by River Newport, and East on marshes of said river....Whereas a marriage is intended shortly to be hand...between the said Daniel Demetre and the said Ann Harris...Daniel Demetre grants to James Habersham, Noble Jones and Thomas Raspberry....the aforesaid premises. And from after the determination of that Estate to such uses as the said Ann in and by her last Will and Testament...And whereas the said Ann Harris is seized and possessed...in a tract of land containing 50 acres on River Newport lately purchased by her of John Rutledge; Now the said Ann Harris doth covenant and grant to and with the said James Habersham, Noble Jones and Thomas Raspberry...the aforesaid 50 acres...after the solemnization of the intended marriage shall be ane enure and are hereby intended to be settled and assured to the use of them. Date: April 2, 17522. Page 199-203, The Last Will and Testament of Ann Demetre, wife of Daniel Demetre, formerly Ann Harris, widow, dated February 20, 1755, to heir, Daniel Demetre, Mariner. "Ann es publish and ordain these presents to be her last will and testament. Reference is made to a Marchriage settlement written on April 2, 1752 in consideration of a marriage between Ann Harris, widow, and Daniel Demetre. Parties to the marriage settlement were Daniel Demetre, Ann Harris, now Ann Demetre, Anna Salter, mother of Ann Harris Demetre, and James Habersham, Noble Jones, and Thomas Raspberry. A 500 acre plantation called Bethany on the Newport River and a 50-acre tract on the same river, the latter purchased by Ann Harris from John Rutledge, were to become the joint property of Ann and Daniel Demetre, then go to the longest liver of us, and later to the heirs of Ann. The same provisions were to apply to a lot of land in the town of Frederica with improvements, also a lot in Town of Savannah with improvements, late Thomas Salter, which would become the property of Ann Demetre after her mothers death. Now that her mother, Anna Salter, is Deceased, Ann Demetre makes a will to bequeath her own property and that which she has inherited from her motherr. Anna Salters will, dated December 19, 1753, gave to her all her property in Great Britain or any other place. It further stipulated that in case William Thomas Harris, Anna Salters grandson, should die without heirs, then whatever was given to him by his grandmothers will would go to Ann Demetre. In her own will, Ann Demetre stipulates that her property will go to the heirs of Ann and Daniel Demetre. Ann Demetre also stipulates that if her son, William Thomas Harris, dies without issue and she inherits his property, then it will pass to Daniel Demetre or the children of Ann and Daniel Demetre. Date: 2 August 1758 at Savannah. Bethany went to William Harris and adjoined Jonathan Bryans plantation, Walnut Hill, on Salters Creek. On 7 February 1758, William Harris of St. Andrews Parish, applied for and received a grant to Salters Island. He sold this grant in March of 1773 to Miles Brewton of Charles Town, South Carolina for 408 pds. Also, the 500 acres which Salter abandoned, was later acquired by Brewton.

William Harris (died 1737) had a brother, Francis Harris, who came to the colony sometime after James Habersham, because they later joined together as merchants in the colony, establishing one of the earliest commercial houses in Georgia.

Anne Coles Harris was the mother of Demetre who married after the death of her husband, (Joseph Coles) Thomas Salter, a brick mason who resided in Savannah. In December of 1741 Salter received a land grant of 136 acres on Dawbuss Island, which he later named Salters Island. Formerly, he was listed among the 120 settlers who signed a petition in 1738 complaining about land titles and restrictions on slavery. He preferred this island because its clay was highly adaptable to brick making. The colony needed brick masons, and the industry of Salter thrived. In August of 1742, the Common Council recommended that he be given 500 acres near St. Augustine Creek, adjoining Salters Island. Salter was known to be a diligent worker, however illiterate. In 1746 he discovered that the clay on Hutchinsons Island was superior, and, abandoning the 500 acres on Salters Island, established himself with a seven-year lease on Hutchinsons Island. The island of Salter was willed to his grandson, William Thomas Harris, who became the owner in 1749. Page 313-322, James Habersham and Francis Harris, executors of the will of Daniel Demetre, late of Savannah aforesaid, mariner, deceased, who intermarried with Ann Harris, widow, since deceased, who was the widow of William Harris and daughter of (Joseph) Cassell and Anna Cassell, afterwards Anna Salter also deceased, agree to convey specified property to William Thomas Harris in satisfaction of the demands of the latter against Demetres estate. In his will, dated 12 July 1758, Demetre bequeathed to William Thomas Harris a 750 acre plantation called Bethany on Dickinsons Neck in the district of Sapelo and Newport, with all livestock, plantation tools and following slaves: Nicholas, Hagar, Tony, Prince, Belinda, Dinah, James and Silvia and their issue. By virtue of the will, dated December 19, 1753, of his now deceased grandmother, Anna Salter, William Thomas Harris lays claim to the aforesaid mentioned slaves....To prevent suits against Demetres estates, Habersham and Francis Harris pay William Thomas Harris 20 pounds....and sell to Harris ten negroe slaves, namely, Judy and her children, Will and Titus, Jenny, Harry and Priscilla and their children, Harry, Abraham, and London, and Brutus; also a lot at Frederica formerly occupied by the said Anna Salter and Ann Demetre adjoining a lot of John Latter.... Harris agrees to deliver up to Habersham and Francis Harris the following slaves belonging to the estate of Demetre: Ben, old Joe, Minerva and her child Joe, Penny and her child Adam, Jemmy, Jack and long Joe. Date: 27 August 1759, Savannahd. Son of William Harris and his wife, Anne Coles:

1. William Thomas Harris, b. 1738 Savannah, died June 1786, Liberty Co., Ga., date of his LWT. Wife, Mary. Children:

A. William Thomas Harris b. ca 1758, d. 1794 Glynn Co. Wife, Margaret. mentioned William Harris, Sr. in his LWT. B. James Harris b. ca 1760 Glynn Co., d. January 7, 1804in McIntosh Co. C. Ann Harris b. ca 1760 Glynn Co. D. Mary Harris b. ca 1761 Glynn Co. m. Jacob Johns. E. Sabra Harris b. Glynn Co. F. Jane Harris b. Glynn Co. G. John Harris b. ca 1770 Glynn Co., died Aug. 1827.

Ann Harris had accumulated a wealthy business at Frederica, and, joining forces with Daniel Demetre, the coxswain at Frederica, built a study business. Together, they transported lumber to Savannah, owning their own sloops, as well as maintained a mercantile store in Frederica. When the garrison was disbanded in 1749, they apparently stayed in the town, probably to about 1753, because in November, some Creek Indians lately from Augustine reported that the Spaniards were preparing to settle the Island of Amelia. Daniel Demetre was the Commander of the Prince George Scout Boat on Frederica, and a letter of instructions was sent him from the Secretary of the Colony that he was to cruise to the Island of Amelia, and farther south into the Florida shores to discover whether the Spaniards were making any settlements within the limits of this province. They must have been some of the last remaining residents of Frederica. Quite an estate for Ann Harris Demetre was enumerated on the books, and through her husband, as well as the second marriage of her mother. The inheritance of her son was substantial.

Harris, Francis, merchant in Savannah and other coastal areas. He was first a Clerk to Mr. Thomas Jones, and in 1740 he was an overseer to the Trust Servants, but later became politically active in the colony, gaining prestige and wealth. He owned a plantation on the Little Ogechee River called Mear, about 1300 acres, on which he raised horses, cattle, hogs, sheep and goats. Also, owned 3400 acres of land on the Little Ogeechee River. His Last Will and Testament mentioned his late brother, Thomas Harris, of London and his nephew, William Harris. Children:

1. Francis Henry Harris
2. Elizabeth Harris

Harrison, Richard, Sergeant Major in the Regiment. His wife was a mid-wife, coming over in 1735-6 as a servant to William Moore.

Hart, Benjamin, son of Thomas Hart and his wife, Susanna Rice, was born 1730 in Hanover County, Virginia, died Brunswick in 180

2. He first moved with his parents to Orange County, N. C., then to Edgefield County, S. C., and finally in 1771 to Georgia take up the ceded lands (Wilkes County, now Elbert County). He is buried in the old cemetery, Wright Square, Glynn County. He married Ann (Nancy) Morgan, daughter of Thomas and Rebecca (Alexander) Morgan of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Children:

1. Thomas Morgan Hart.
2. John Hart born 1762, died Henderson County, Ky.
3. Sally Hart.
4. Keziah Hart.
5. Benjamin Hart, Jr.
6. Mark Hart.
7. Lemuel Hart.
8. Sukey (Susanna) Hart.

Hart, Richard. Came to Frederica with first settlement as an indentured servant to William Abbot, working for him until 1737. He complained that his master was too harsh, and asked for a new master.

Haberer, Michael, born 1714, tanner and bricklayer, Saltzburger, arrived 2 December 1741. Wife, Ana Barbara, born 1701. John Michael Haberer Married second Mrs. Anna Eva Weidman 26 February 1771, Effingham Co.

Hasler, Christian, husbandman, Saltzburger, arrived 28 December 1734.

Havenfahner, Fra., labourer, Saltzburger, arrived February 1735/6. Wife: Marcia. Daughters: Magdalene and Susanna. Resident of Ebenezer.

Hawkins, Thomas, surgeon to the regiment, wife Beatre, who had an apothecary shop in his home.

Hawley, Richard, born near Savannah in 1740. He represented Liberty County in the State Assembly, and later became Governor of Georgia and a congressman. Died Savannah, December 1784.

Hazle, William, one of first settlers. Daughter, Elizabeth. Quit the colony by August of 1741.

Helfenstein, Jo. Jacob, tanner, Swiss, Saltzburger, arrived February 1735/6, died 23 October 1736. Wife: Anne Dorothy. He was part of the third transport; picked up enroute by von Reck. Has a large family of children. Children:

1. Frederick.
2. Jeremias.
3. Joannes.
4. Jo. Jacob.
5. Marcia Christina.
6. Marcia Fred

Henney, John, cooper in service to the Trustees. Wife, Ann Myers, the daughter of Henry Myers of Frederica.

Herbzog, Martin, miller, Saltzburger, arrived 12 March 1733/4.

Heron, Lieutenant Colonel. Lot granted Lt. Col. Heron for Freehold Lott in Savannah, No. 6 in Heathcott Tything in Deckers Ward.

Herron, James, planter, was the son of John Herron of Ireland. According to his will, he was expecting money from Germany, and bequeathed it to his children. Sisters: Mary Herron and Elizabeth Chambers, were given 10 pounds Sterling each, annually. Cousin: Joseph Caughran. The daughter of his wife, Mary Smith mentioned. Children:

1. Elizabeth.
2. Anne Tinley.

Hersterin, Christina, born 1720, single woman, Saltzburger, arrived 2 December 1741.

Higginbotham, Matthew, mariner and attendant of the navail stores, had one child and one servant.

Hird, Mark, son of Thomas, dyer from Shoreditch in London, lived in Frederica until about September 1738.

Hird, Thomas, dyer from Shoreditch, Constable, was part of the original Frederica settlement. Wife, Grace. Son, John. Daughters; Phoebe, Frances, John and Mark. In February of 1738-1739 Oglethorpe advanced him money to establish a brew house. He was described by Secretary William Stephens as an industrious man, as well as a religious man. Hird was granted Lot No. 12, North Ward. The Hird family were part of the original group of forty English families chosen to help establish Frederica. His oldest son, Mark, also was granted Lot No. 11. Hird died in 1747 or 1748. The excavations of his house reveal that he raised livestock and consumed a great deal of beef. Lots of pottery and artifacts were uncovered.

Holzendorff, Frederick, a mate of the surgeon to the Regiment.

Hueber, Lorent, husbandman, Saltzburger, arrived 12 March 1733/4. Dead 2 June 1734. Wife, Marcia, dead 5 July 1734. Son: John, dead 11 January 1734/5. Daughter: Magdalene, dead 21 September 1734. Daughter: Margaret, dead 13 February 1734/5. Daughter: Mary, dead 5 April 1735.

Horton, William, Major, sub-sheriff of Herefordshire, England, arrived in Georgia in 1736. He was most trusted by General Oglethorpe, who left him in charge of the affairs of the colony and commander of the regiment while he was in England with Thomas Hawkins and Mr. Marchriott. That left only the third bailiff, John Calwell, who complainted bitterly against Major Horton for interfering with civil affairs. Local magistrates and officials were jealous of their power, and Horton was not the only one critized to the Trustess. In 1749, the authorities at Savannah complained that Lieutenant-Colonel Heron, who had succeeded Major Horton as the commander of the regiment, was assuming the civil power in the southern part of Georgia, thus opposing regularly authorized agents of the Trustees in carrying out their judicial work. Major Horton faithfully discharged his duties. Trusted by Oglethorpe, the industrious agricultural pursuits of Horton in building a plantation despite threat of war is well known, and he fought valiantly against the Spanish. He home on Jekyll Island was constructed about 1736, the tabby remains still standing today. Also, he had a brewery, beer for the soldiers at Fort Frederica. His home faced Jekyll River, and an adjoining cemetery is still intact, surrounded by an iron fence.

The records do not reflect details of the life of Major Horton in Georgia, however, he is frequently mentioned in colonial correspondence as aiding the colony in various ways. He was apparently sent to England on one or more occasions by Oglethorpe, and was quite busy in menial chores. He had a large working plantation on Jekyll Island, used his lot in Frederica for a garden, and presumably resided with Francis Moore during his stay at Frederica. Horton was captured by the Spanish in 1736, served as commander of the militia at Frederica 1736-7, one of the trustees of 3,000 acres granted in 1738 for the distribution to the Georgia residents. After Thomas Hawkins and Marchriott left for England in 1743, Horton was the civil authority at Frederica, and John Terry and John Calwell complained to the Trustees over the usurpation of power by Major Horton. Oglethorpe sent Horton to England to obtain funding and manpower for the regiment (1740-1742) during the Spanish threats and war, and soon thereafter Horton was soon made military commander of all of Georgia. Horton was probably the most trusted gentleman friend of Oglethorpe. He died in 1748. In 1737 he was granted 300 acres at Frederica. From the Journal of William Stephens, Secretary of the Colony for many years, who reported regularly all the business of Georgia to the Trustees in England: "11 January 1738. A boat sent by Lt. Delegal at St. Simons for Charles Town here in the morning and brought several letters; among others from Capt. Gascoigne, Mr. Horton, and Mr. Hawkins, for me.... 2 February 1738. Thursday. Lt. Delegal in the morning crossed Jekyll Sound from his fort on St. Simons and paid us a visit. Mr. Horton then did not allow us to put out without dining with him, which I perceived he had made provision for, and we fared well. Afterwards, Mr. Delegal took his leave and returned to his fort." "May 1739 Mr. Horton was sent to speak to Mary Matthews about the Creeks, who were friendly with the Spanish in Florida. They agreed to meet with Oglethorpe and help with persuading Tomo Chici from joining the Indians in Florida." (Vol. IV, Journal of Alexander Stephens). He was enlisted a Captain in the regiment, fighting against the Spanish at Augustine, alongside Oglethorpe, routing troops to various checkpoints, and aiding in coordinating the struggle. William Horton was probably the most valuable citizen-soldier in the colony.

Inverness, Scotland, home of the Scots who came to Darien

Houstoun, Patrick, Sir, Baronet, born about 1688 or 1711, Inverness, emigrated from Scotland on July 11, 1733, Married 1736 Miss Priscilla Dunbar, the sister of Capt. George Dunbar who brought Scottish Highlands to Inverness now Darien) in 1733 and had many voyages to England to bring settlers. Eventally, he was given lands on the Georgia coast to settle, in what is now McIntosh Co. (IGI) Lived on the Newport River.

His at Frederica lot first belonged to Priscilla Dunbar, the sister of Captain George Dunbar, whom Houstoun Married in 1740. Their house was two-story brick having a portico and balcony. He ran a merchantile business, borrowing money from the Trustees, thus assisting in obtaining provisions for the colony. Other enterprises included the production of wine, and he was fined several times for selling spirituous liquors in Georgia. Even though rum was not allowed in the colony during its infancy, Frederica obtained it from Charles Town, and openly sold it in their taverns. Houstoun died 5 February 1762, aged 6

5. Sir Patrick Houstoun had a plantation twelve miles south of Savannah, which he kept with the help of one servant. Also, he was granted 500 acres on the Newport River in 1755. A letter from Samuel Eveleigh to William Jeffrey dated at Savannah July 4, 1735:

"I have some reason to believe that one, Houstoun, a Scotchman, that sold these goods to the traders so cheap a rate is enticing entering into a partnership with Mackay, the Agent, and William McKenzie in Charles Town, and that the former has by this also wrote to one McKenzie I do suppose the brother of George, for a large parcel of indian trading goods. As you understand the Trustees has granted me liberty for the sole trade of Altamaha River....Samuel Eveleigh".

He died in Savannah in April of 1762. Lady Priscilla Houstoun, a widow in 1771, with ten slaves, petitioned for 500 acres on the Turtle River, four miles from the lands of the late Mr. Zouberbuhler. The LWT of Priscilla Houstoun, Savannah, widow, relict of Sir Patrick Houstoun, dated 6/10/1772, probated 3/8/1775, named daughter, Ann, wife of George McIntosh, giving her a negro, Chloe, and her son, George. Also named: Miss An Stuart. Sons: James, negro Abraham; John, negro, Hannah; William, 500 pds when age 21; George, 500 pds. when 21. Also, to daughter, Ann McIntosh, 500 pds when age 21. Children of Priscilla and Patrick Houstoun:

1. Ann Houstoun, wife of George Mcintosh, Esquire, Scottish Highlander who settled at Darien and who died during the Revolutionary War.
2. Dr. James Houstoun, Esquire, Physician and Surgeon, emigrated from Scotland with his father on July 11, 1733, Dr. Houstoun, in behalf of his kinsman, Mr. Houstoun of Glascow, proposed to go to Georgia and carry twelve servants on his own account. He was elected to the Legislature on January 7, 1755 for the Vernonburgh District. In October of 1770 he petitioned for 150 acres in St. Matthews Parish, stating that he had been in the Province for a long time and had never had any lands granted to him. Owned one slave. In June of 1790 he was the commanding officer of a garrison under Colonel Clarke at Savannah, in the Revolutionary War, fighting for the United States. Surrendered to the English at Charles Town, and arrested by them for treason. He died September 15, 1793. He wife was deceased in 1770.
3. John Houstoun was born 1744, St. George Parish, Georgia, died near Savannah 20 July 1796. Lived on a plantation at White Bluff and in July of 1773 reported to the Georgia Council that one of his negroes had died of smallpox and others were infected. The Council ordered that the infected negroes be kept in separate houses and that no one was allowed to leave the plantation for thirty days. John Houstoun was an attorney, acted as Governor of Georgia 1778 and 1784, and was a Member of Congress, Judge and Legislator. He died July 2, 1796 at White Bluff. John H. McIntosh, Patrick Houstoun and James E. Houstoun advertise the plantation for sale, in Savannah, on 5 February 1799. The plantation consisted of 100 head of Negro slaves, which included carpenters, sawyers and prime field slaves; 2500 acre plantation on Cathead Creek, being late the property of Sir Patrick Houstoun; and 3500 acres called Turkey Camp, all located in McIntosh County.
4. William Houstoun, Botanist in the Georgia Colony when he first came with his father, but succeeded 6 March 1734 by Robert Miller.
5. George Houstoun fought with the English in the American Revolution and was declared a traitor in 1782, his estates being confiscated. He married Miss Annie Moodie, the daughter of Thomas Moodie of Savannah on 15 December 1734. He had a son, George Houston, who died 1796.
6. Patrick Houstoun, attorney, was granted a lot at Hardwicke in 1755; in 1770, 500 acres in St. Philips Parish adjoining the lands of Mr. Thomas Ross, John Mann and Susannah Wylly, and 500 acres in St. Andrews Parish adjoining his own plantation. He Married on February 5, 1801 Miss Eliza MacQueen,the daughter of Alexander MacQueen. He was elected Member of the General Assembly of the Province of Georgia for St. Andrews Parish in April of 1771, and in May was appointed Justice for that Parish. In 1782 he was declared a traitor, his estates being confiscated, as he fought on the side of the English during the American Revolution.

Howard, Rhesa, with Charles Linn, both of Wrightsboro, Esquires, sell to Thomas Meriwether, Sr., 450 acres on Booth Branch, a mile from the Savannah River, bounded by Thomas Loyd, Thomas Lanton and MorDecemberai Sheftall of Chatham County, on 19 March 1789.

Hubbard, Richard, 100 acres in St. George Parish, September 1760; and 200 acres.

Humble, John. His first wife, Joanna, died March 1735-6, aged sixty, and Humble remarried by December 1736, Catherine. In 1739 he lost his boat in a storm and had to borrow nine pounds from Francis Moore to buy another. By 1740 he was dead. Widow Humble was described as a vagabond about the town, living in a hut. Residents of Frederica.

Hutton, Joseph and wife. Residents of Frederica.