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Blackstock of Ireland, South Carolina; DeKalb & Fulton Counties, Georgia



The emigrant father was Thomas Blackstock, born ca 1670 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland, who died in South Carolina. He married Miss Berry (born 1671 in Belfast, Ireland). Issue: Harry B. Blackstock, born 1698 in Belfast, Ireland and William Blackstock, born 1700 in Belfast (below).

William Berry Blackstock was born ca 1700/1710 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland, and died 14 December 1799 in Union County, South Carolina. He was buried on the Blackstock Plantation which was at Cross Anchor on the Tyger River in Union County. The original plantation lands were located west of Union off SC 49 in the vicinity of Blackstock Road, Battlefield Road, and Monument Road. His LWT dated 19 September 1788, probated 2 January 1799, filed in Box 2, page 51, Union County. He was married to Mary Irwin (sister of Robert Irwin of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina), born 1821 in Pennsylvania, died 1777 in Union County, South Carolina, and buried in the Blackstock Plantation. Issue:

William Blackstock, born 1720, listed on the 1790 Spartanburg County, 96th District, South Carolina, Census. His LWT dated 19 September 1788 in Union County, South Carolina, named his children. Issue:
  1. William B. Blackstock, Jr., died 1841, his LWT dated 17 February 1841 in Spartanburg District, South Carolina, married Mary Bobo Yarbrough.
  2. John H. Blackstock, born 1751 in South Carolina, his LWT recorded 17 September 1785 in Laurens County, South Carolina, naming his brother, James Blackstock, and his son, William.
  3. Thomas N. Blackstock, born 1753 in Pasquotank County, North Carolina, married 10 May 1771 in Charlotte County, Virginia, Sinah Sullivan.
  4. Richard Blackstock, born 1754 Pasquotank County, North Carolina, married Sally.
  5. Margaret Blackstock, born 1755 in Pasquotank County, North Carolina, died 1835/1837 in Pendleton District, South Carolina, married in 1777 William Beard.
  6. Mary Ann Blackstock, born 1757 in Pasquotank County, North Carolina, married in 1778 Robert Beard.
  7. James Blackstock, born 1759 in Pasquotank County, North Carolina, married in 1785, Nancy. He removed to Hall, and later DeKalb County, Georgia. In 1800, he was a resident of Greenville County, South Carolina and removed to Georgia in 1808 when he married Susannah Higgins on 7 December in Jackson County. In 1820, he removed his family to Hall County.[1] In 1830, he was enumerated on the DeKalb County Census. In addition to the children listed below, James Blackstock, Sr. had a daughter (name unknown) by his second wife, who was born ca 1825 in DeKalb County. Issue:
  1. John Blackstock, born 1786 married Amy Whorton on 24 August 1809.
  2. Son, born 1784/1790.
  3. Son, born 1784/1790.
  4. Mary Ruth Blackstock, born 1784/1790 in Greenville, South Carolina.
  5. William Blackstock born 1791 in Greenville, South Carolina, married on 3 December 1811 in Jackson County, Hannah Right.
  6. James Blackstock, Jr., born ca 1794 in Greenville, South Carolina. He was commander of the DeKalb County Academy in 1823; 2nd Lieutenant of the Forsyth County Militia in 1837.
  7. Daniel Blackstock, born 1795 in Greenville, South Carolina,[2] died 1863 in DeKalb County. Wife, M. (born 1799 in Georgia. Issue:[3]
  1. A. Blackstock (daughter), born 1830 in Georgia.
  2. T. N. Blackstock (son), born 1837 Georgia.
  • Richard Blackstock, born 1796 in Greenville, South Carolina, married 20 May 1817 in Jackson County, Cassandra Wright.[4]
  • Giles Blackstock, born ca 1798 in Greenville, South Carolina.[5]
  • Kendred B. Blackstock, born 1800 in Greenville, South Carolina, married (1) on 4 October 1820, Mary Langston in Jackson County and (2) Elizabeth Cook (born 1815) on 3 December 1829 in Fayette County.[6] Issue by 1st wife:
    1. Nancy Blackstock, born 1828 in DeKalb County, Georgia.
      Issue by 2nd wife:
    2. Harriett M. Blackstock, born 1830 in DeKalb County.
    3. George W. Blackstock, born 1833 in DeKalb County, married Nancy Gann on 31 October 1854 in Fulton County. Issue:
    4. Joseph J. Blackstock, born 1833 in DeKalb County.
    5. William Walter Blackstock, born 8 August 1837 in DeKalb County, married Sarah A. Prince on 8 May 1859 in Fulton County.[7] SEE PRINCE. Issue:[8]
    1. George M. Blackstock, born 1860 in Fulton County.
    2. William Blackstock, born 1863 in Fulton County.
    3. Sarah Blackstock, born 1866 in Fulton County.
    4. Ora Blackstock, born 1868 in Fulton County.
    5. Moses Blackstock, born 1874.
    6. Viola Blackstock, born 1875.
    7. Ella Belle Blackstock, born 19 April 1882, died 19 May 1969. She married on 19 April 1903, James Andrew Whisenant. SEE WHISENANT.
  • James A. Blackstock, born 1842 in DeKalb County, married on 11 July 1858 in Fulton County, Mary Alexander.
  • Daniel D. Blackstock, born 1844 in DeKalb County.
  • Milly A. Blackstock, born 1846 in Walton County, married John Blackstock on 29 December 1867 in Fulton County.
  • Charity A. Blackstock, born 1848 in Walton County.
  • Polly A. Blackstock, born 1849 in Walton County.
  • Isaac Blackstock, born 1852 in Walton County.
  • Ashley Blackstock, born 1803 in Jackson County, Georgia, married Nancy. (born 1806)[9] Issue:
    1. James Blackstock, born 1830 in Georgia.
    2. John Blackstock, born 1832 in Georgia.
    3. William C. Blackstock, born 1834 in Georgia.
    4. Thomas N. Blackstock, born 1836 in Georgia.
    5. Milly C. Blackstock, born 1838 in Georgia.
    6. Lucinda Blackstock, born 1840 in Georgia.
    7. Lewis Blackstock, born 1842 in Georgia.
    8. Sarah L. Blackstock, born 1844 in Coweta County.
    9. Bennet B. Blackstock, born 1846 in Coweta County.
    10. Joshua P. Blackstock, born 1848 in Coweta County.
    • Blackstock House
    The site of the old William Blackstock house and plantation. During the Revolutionary War a battle occurred south of the Tyger River close to the Union County Line. General Tarleton was pushed into this fight by General Sumter, who realized that he was buying time for his foot soldiers and artillery to reach the site. Tarleton had left the weary infantry and artillery behind, in hopes of preventing Sumter's escape. Directions to the battlefield from Spartanburg, SC: East on I-26 to exit 44. Turn left or east on Hwy. 49, for approximately 6 miles, to Blackstock Road (State Road 44). Turn left for 1/2 mile, then turn right at the Battle of Blackstock's sign. Go straight on Monument Drive for one mile. Road ends at Blackstock's House site.

    Sources: [1] Hall County Deed Book B, page 423. Georgia, DeKalb County. 19 June 1828. James Blackstock, Sr. to James Blackstock, Jr. for $350.00, 578 acres on Allens Fork on the Oconee River in Hall County. Deed Book B, page 423. 19 June 1828. James Blackstock, Sr. to Daniel Blackstock for $100.00, 100 acres on the Oconee River at Allens Fork; also 578 acres.

    [2] Daniel Blackstock was Lieutenant in the Jackson County Militia 1823-1824; 1826-1833; listed on the 1820-1830 Hall County Census. Hall County Minutes and Estates, Book 2, 1849-1864, page 478, F. M. Blackstock and Martha Blackstock were appointed administrators of the Estate of Daniel Blackstock during the January Term of 1863.

    [3] Daniel Blackstock listed on 1850 Hall County Census.

    [4] Richard Blackstock was Lieutenant of the Hall County Militia in 1821, a minor in Lumpkin County in 1850.

    [5] Giles Blackstock was listed on the 1820 Hall County Census, 3 males under 10, male 10-16, male 16-26, male 26-45, 3 females under 10, 2 females 10-16, female 26-45.

    [6] Kendred B. Blackstock was listed on the 1860 Fulton County Census, laborer.

    [7] Death Certificate of Mrs. Sarah Blackstock #24625, Jefferson County, Alabama, widow. Age: 84. Died 16 December 1922. Address: 326 Fairfax Avenue. Husband: W. W. Blackstock. Father: William Prince.

    [8] William Blackstock listed on the 1860 Fulton County Census, stonemason.

    [9] Ashley Blackstock was Captain of the Coweta County Militia 1832-1836; listed on 1850 Coweta County Census; listed 1860 Carroll County Census.