Woody of Oglethorpe County
Dear Jeannette, Now that I have subscribed, please see if you can help find this guy's parents.
Henry Talley Woody is shown on the 1801 Poll Tax list of Oglethorpe County. Therefore, he had to be at least 21 years of age.
Henry married Keziah Jennings 20 Sept. 1803 in Oglethorpe County, GA. Keziah was daughter of Miles Jennings (1738/40 prob. Va - 1796 Oglethorpe Co., GA) and Susannah Hanby. Miles Jennings was from Virginia. He received a land grant in 1759 in Halifax Co. and resided in the same general area from 1759-1783, but the lands fell into new counties of Pittsylvania and Henry as they were formed in 1767 and 1777.
Henry Talley Woody and Keziah Jennings had one son Samuel Rockingham Woody b. 16 Aug. 1804 in Oglethorpe Co. GA, d. 21 Oct. 1863 in Chambers Co. AL. -- I have always wondered where the name Rockingham came from -- place or family.
Henry Talley Woody does not fit into any of the Woody families that I have been able to find. Let's see if you have any luck. Thanks, Phyllis Porter
Woodstock, GA
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Research Results. 10/6/2006.
Jonathan woody, Revolutionary War Soldier, North Caroline Line, #S17211, applied for a pension on October 12, 1847 in Wapello County, Iowa.He was born 6/15/1756 in Surry County, North Carolina where he resided when he enlisted. After the war, he removed to Elbert County, Georgia where heresided for 3 years; then removed to Greenville County, S> C. for 15 years; then removed to Buncombe Co., N. C. for 9 years; then removed to Haywood Co., N. C. for 13 years; then removed to Macon Co., NC for 9 years; then removed to Wilkes Co., N. C. for 8 years; then removed to Lumpkin Co., Georgia for 2 years; then removed to Wapello County, Iowa on 11/3/1845. On 10/12/1847 Elizabeth Woody (no relationship given) gave her affidivat in Wapello Co. stating that she first met the soldier in Buncombe County, N. C. and believed that he was aged 91 years.
Established Facts:
1789 - Elbert CountyElbert County Deed Book B, page 113. 8/20/1789. Lewis Bobo, planter, to Robert Skelton, both of Wilkes County, for 10 shillings, 100 acres adjoining said Skelton, Wooday quit-claim. (This had to be Jonathan Woody who quit-claimed his interest in the land). He must have left Elbert Co. around 1800, leaving behind a grown son, Henry Talley Woody. County
1802-1810 Buncombe Co., N. C.
4/1/1802. William Ramsey deeds to Jonathan Woody 76 acres of land on Big Ivy, North Folk. Book 9, pp. 111.
12-11-1810. State of North Carolina to Jonathan Woody, 100 acres on Bordstons Creek. Book O, pp. 118.
11-30-1810. State of North Carolina to William Woody, 100 acres on Bordstons Creek. Book 12, pp. 325.
1810 Wilkes Co., NC Census - Jonathan Woody
1820 Haywood Co. N. C. Census - Jonathan Woody, male 16-26, male 45 and over, female under 10, female 16-18, female 45 and over.
1845 Buncombe Co., N. C.
5-23-1845, State of N. C. to Jonathan Woody, 25 acres on Spring Creek. Book 23, pp. 199.
The above transactions appear to confirm the movements of Jonathan Woody. There were a number of Woody families in Haywood County, N. C. andBuncombe Co. In 1808 Haywood Co. was formed from Buncombe and is located in the mountains of Western North Carolina. In 1828, part of this land became Macon County. This narrows the location of Jonathan's home to Macon County in the Allegheny Mountains which borders the State of Georgia, northern portion, near Elbert County.I have not had any luck in locating "Bordstons Creek", but that would be the homesite. It appears that Jonathan Woody received some land from the State of North Carolina for his services as a soldier - not much acreage, it was in the mountains. Also, he must have tried his hand at gold mining in Dahlonega which was a popular attraction in the 1840's. In 1820 Haywood Co. he had a female at home, aged 16-18 years and a male 16-26 years. Also, a child under ten. It makes me wonder if this was a son, wife and child, and whether or not "Elizabeth" (on 1847 affidavit) was one of these. The male could have beenJoseph Woody, born 1780 N. C. (married Sarah Thompson) who is listed on page 716, Vol. 3, Surname Index by Iowa Genealogical Society.
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Now let's get to Henry Talley Woody, who must have been born ca 1776-1779 in Surry Co., N. C. I searched the Elbert Co. deed records to see if I could find Jonathan Woody. No luck. There is, however, the following deed (Book V, p. 182), "Elbert Co.", John W. Carter and Benajah Houston are bound to the Justices of the Inverior Court....for $100.00, 1/7/1829. John W. Carter was appointedguardian of William Woody, orphan of Thomas Woody.... This deed confirms a deceased person, Thomas Woody, who had an orphan in 1829. Orphans were under the age of 14, so Thomas Woody could not have been old enough to be a father of Henry Talley Woody, more like a brother. At any rate, a Woody owned an interest in some land in Elbert Co. in 1789 because he had quit-claim his interest. The only other suggestion of Henry's connection to Elbert County, is the fact that some of his landmust have been located on the South Broad River in Elbert & Oglethorpe Counties...as follows
Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book E, page 410. 10/31/1808. Clement Glenn deeds to William P. Culbertson and Henry Talley Woody, all of Oglethorpe Co., for $1500.00, 1/2 tract of land in Elbert and Oglethorpe Counties on the South Broad Fiver, which land was originally granted to Alexander McAlpin, 230 acresadjoining John Griffith and others.
The first deed found for Henry Woody was in Oglethorpe Book O, page 496. 2/2/1805. Henry T. Woody and Keziah, his wife, to Solomon Jennings, all ofOglethorpe Co., $300.00, 75 acres on Max Creek.
Oglethorpe Book E, page 124. 5/17/1806. Solomon Jennings was bound to Henry Talley Woody for $500.00. The Condition is that Jennings sells to Woody all his right and interest in the dower of land assigned and now in the possession of Miles Jennings, or as soon as he receives his distributive share of the land....
Oglethorpe Book E, page 214. 9/30/1806. Henry T. Woody to Clement Glenn for $525, land on Tillet's Creek, 350 acres adjoining James Davenport and others granted on 11/18/1800 in fee simple. (-This must be a land grant to Henry T. Woody dated 1800-)
Oglethorpe Book N, p. 190. 9/11/1811. William P. Culbertson and Alethea, his wife, of Oglethorpe Co. to John Haslet, merchant of Charleston, S> C>Culbertson bound to Haslett for $8253.44. $4126.72 due on Nov. 1st next. Condition of bond is to secure debt, 251 acres sold by Richardson Hamner toCulberton on 3/31/1808 in Oglethorpe Co. on Goosepond Creek adj. at that time McCown, Samuel Strong, Miles Jennings, TUrner Hamner and Richardson Hamner, Ambros Baber. Also, 115 acres being part of a tract originally granted to Alexander McAlpine and sold to Culbertson and Henry T. Woody by Clement Glenn on 10/31/1808. Woody sold his half to Culbertson on 11/22/1809, land in Elbert and Oglethorpe Counties on South Broad River, adj. John Griffith and others. Also, 115 acres, being of a tract originally granted to Alexander McAlpine and sold to Culbertson by Archibald Prior, admr. of estate of Harden Prior on 1/31/1811 in Elbert and Oglethorpe Counties on South Broad River, adj. Griffith Cunningham and Howard.
Conclusion: It appears that Jonathan Woody, Rev. War Soldier, prospector, gold miner, mountaineer, was the father of Henry T. Woody.I do not have access to Iowa records. The sure proof would be to locate a document indicating that Henry was a son. That is why I searched the deed records to establish a connection. I really do not think that Jonathan left a will; however, the estate records of Wapello County, Iowa after 1847 should be examined.
Feedback:
In a message dated 10/6/2006 5:23:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, jeannette@georgiapioneers.com writes: I have posted my research findings under "Working Ancestral File/Woody" Please let me have your feedback.WOW! that is great!
I did not give you the names of Samuel Rockingham Woody's (son of Henry Tally Woody) children:
Henry Britton Woody, b. 1829
Susan Elizabeth Woody, b. 1831
Jonathan T. Woody, b. 1833
(and 11 more children)
The first son was named for Henry and Samuel's father-in-law, Britton Stamps. The second son was named Jonathan T. -- I had suspected that Henry might be the son of Jonathan, so I really appreciate your help with all the additional information. Did you really mean to say that Jonathan's middle name was Talley (in the conclusion)? Yes, I certainly need to find something to document that Henry was the son of Jonathan, but Henry died in 1813/14, so he definitely would not be listed in the will. However, if Samuel (Henry's son) was named, that would certainly do it. Do you know why Samuel's middle name is Rockingham?
Thank you so much. I have several more research problems to send to you and will do so shortly.
Phyllis
Henry T. Woody died in 1813/14. His widow married Lewis J. Dupree on Feb. 24, 1815. She died Sept. 14, 1849 and is buried at Presbyterian Church in Lexington, GA. Henry's son Samuel Rockingham Woody moved to AL about 1836. In AL records his last name has 2 d's. Do you think I can convince the DAR that Henry was the son of Jonathan????? Please advise. Thanks, Phyllis
Date: Jan 3,, 2019
From: Phillis Porter
Subject: Henry T. Wooddy -- obituary found in Virginia -- AMAZING DISCOVERY
The obituary of Henry T. Wooddy has been found in a newspaper in Richmond, VA. He died 15 Nov. 1812. It also clearly states he was "of Oglethorp, Georgia." (Mortuary Notice) Date: 1812-12-03; Paper: Enquirer (Richmond, VA) This entire product and/or portions thereof are copyrighted by NewsBank and/or the American Antiquarian Society. 2004. This item was found on GenealogyBank.com (if you subscribe to that) and sent to me by Dave Woody, who is cataloging all the Woody/Wooddys in Virginia.
This is HUGE discovery. 1 -- This disproves any circumstantial evidence I had located about Henry being the son of Jonathan Woody (from NC), who was in NE Georgia at the right time to have been Henry's father.
2 -- This also eliminates our Henry Woody the soldier in the War of 1812 who served in 1814.
3 -- Henry's obituary would not have been in a Richmond, VA newspaper unless he had relatives there. The question is WHY was he there.
Dave Woody is concentrating his research on the Woodys and Wooddys Woody Family of Old Virginia According to Dave, the only other Woody/Wooddy in Chesterfield Co., VA was Samuel Wooddy (1777 VA - 1856 VA). This certainly fits, since Henry named his only son Samuel Rockingham Woody (I wonder why the middle name is Rockingham).
Samuel and Henry were most likely brothers, but there parents are unknown. Due to extensive loss of records in the Richmond, VA area (due to Civil War), no documentation has been located to identify their parents. At least we now have Henry from the right state.
Also, it is great to have someone in Virginia who is actually working on this family. Another big question is where did Henry's middle name, Talley, come from?
Dave Woody says some Talleys from Hanover Co., VA came to Georgia in the early 1800's, and Henry may have come to GA with them. Thus far, no connection between the Talleys and Woodys has been found -- except a female Woody who married a Talley. About 9 years ago the obituary of Henry T. Wooddy was found in Chesterfield Co., VA.(see below).
Now records have been located in Chesterfield Co., VA, showing that Samuel Wooddy was administrator of the estate of Henry T. Wooddy. (see attached) . We were confident that Henry and Samuel were brothers. It does not say they were brothers, but I am convinced that they were.
Their parents were Samuel Wooddy, Sr. (1717 - 1788) and Elizabeth Talley (1725-1812).
Thanks, Phyllis Porter
Estate of Henry T. Woody
pmpgenie@aol.com Attachments Jan 3, 2019, 5:07 PM (15 hours ago)
Jeannette, In 2006 you did some research on "Woody of Oglethorpe Co." showing a connection to the Woody family of North Carolina. This family has now be proved to descend from the Wooddy family of Virginia.
Please revise the information on your website about this family.
Go to http://www.dave-woody.com/oldva/index.htm#Henry_Talley_Woody_of_Wilkes_&_Oglethorpe_Co.,_Georgia_
Now records have been located in Chesterfield Co., VA, showing that Samuel Wooddy was administrator of the estate of Henry T. Wooddy. (see attached) . We were confident that Henry and Samuel were brothers. It does not say they were brothers, but I am convinced that they were.
Their parents were Samuel Wooddy, Sr. (1717 - 1788) and Elizabeth Talley (1725-1812).
Wooddy, now we know where your name came from. Samuel Wooddy, Sr. was our 5th great-grandfather.
Phyllis