The Biography of William Turner Gaulding

William Turner Gaulding, son of Samuel Gaulding and Elizabeth Turner, was born in 1752 in King William County, Virginia (3,7). His father’s will confirms his place within the family, stating: “I give and bequeath to my beloved son William Gaulden ten pounds to be paid him at the death of my said wife.” He lived a long and active life, dying on 9 September 1841 at his home in Pittsylvania County, Virginia (18,26).

Early Life and First Marriage

Around 1779, William married Margaret “Peggy” Lane in Virginia (27). Ronnie Walker said Margaret’s mother may have been named Mary, though no conclusive evidence ties her to Rev. Dutton Lane’s family.[1] Before her marriage to William, Margaret had a daughter born out of wedlock named Nancy Gaulding. Nancy’s paternity later became central to a chancery dispute among William’s heirs. Margaret testified before her death that Nancy’s father was Jonathan Davidson (1758–1818), not William.

William and Margaret had six children together, and they all received a 1/8 share of the estate after his death. After the estate was settled and the chancery suit finished, the descendants moved to other places. See Gaulding Origins The Migration Pattern of the Family of Samuel Gaulding and Elizabeth Turner.

Andrew Jackson “Andy” Gaulding Sr. (1780–1842)

Thomas D. Gauldin (1784–1871)

William Turner Gaulden Jr. (1789–1846)

Moses Gaulding (1790–1850)

Samuel B. Gaulding (1791–1858)

Elizabeth Gaulding (1792–1882)

Nancy, Margaret’s daughter, was born about 1779 in Bedford County and lived past 1850. She married William James Elliott (1782–1850). The 1810 marriage bond lists Andy Gaulding as surety, swearing he was her brother (OB 36:289). The later chancery case William T. Gaulding v. Elizabeth Woodall & Nancy Elliott centered on her inheritance rights.

Military Service

William served in the Revolutionary War, enlisting in Bedford County, Virginia in 1776 (22–24). He served as a Private under Captain Adams in the regiment commanded by Colonel Lynch, completing a two‑year term. His pension application later confirmed his service and his residence in Bedford County at the time of enlistment.  A complete transcription of his pension application as well as an expansive analysis of his military service is documented in another post on Gaulding Origins.  See Gaulding Origins “The Military Career of William T. Gaulding, a soldier of the Revolution”.

Migration and Property

After the Revolutionary War, William T. Gauldin stated that he continued to live in Bedford County for eight years before relocating to Pittsylvania County.  During this transitional period, he appeared on the Campbell County Personal Property Tax Lists from 1786 to 1791, where he was taxed on two horses but no tithes, indicating that although he no longer resided in Campbell County, some of his livestock remained there. His middle name, Turner, appears in the 1788 Campbell Personal Property Tax list, one of the earliest surviving records to document it. By 1791, William had begun acquiring land in Pittsylvania County (19,25), marking the start of his permanent settlement there.

William’s first known Pittsylvania County land purchase occurred on 13 July 1791, when John and Mary Buckley conveyed to him a tract—acreage not specified—located at the head of the South Branch of Stuart’s Creek, adjoining the land of John Childress (DB 9:208). At that time, William was still described as being “of Campbell County,” showing that his move into Pittsylvania was gradual rather than immediate.

Over the next several decades, William steadily expanded his holdings along Stuart’s Creek. On 12 February 1829, Richard and Rebecca Holland sold him 57¾ acres adjoining the lands of Richard Breedlove and the estate of George P. Wells, deceased, for $150 (DB 30:548). He added another significant tract on 15 November 1833, purchasing 142 acres from James and Lucy Beck, also situated on the branches of Stuart’s Creek and adjoining his own land as well as that of William M. Tarpley and Richard Breedlove (DB 35:379). These transactions illustrate William’s long-term effort to consolidate a substantial farm complex in the same area where he would spend the remainder of his life.  He had substantial land transactions, and as many as I have been able to find are consolidated and analyzed in another post on Gaulding Origins. 

Census records further confirm his presence in Pittsylvania County. William appears in the 1820, 1830, and 1840 federal censuses, though he is absent from the 1810 census, which is missing for Pittsylvania County. His first wife, Margaret Lane was born between 1760 and 1770 and died sometime between 1830 and 1834.  Her last name was revealed in the testimony attached to the Chancery Suit and Ronnie Walker should be cited for first finding that.  He also found evidence that Margaret’s mother’s name was Mary, but I only have a mention of that from someone else and do not have the actual citation to prove that statement. 

Taken together, these land purchases, tax records, and census appearances portray William T. Gauldin as a man who gradually shifted southward from Bedford and Campbell counties into Pittsylvania County, where he built and expanded a productive farm along Stuart’s Creek, evidently later called “Strawberry Creek”. His property acquisitions and long-term residency established the foundation for the Gauldin family’s presence in the region for generations

Census and court records trace his presence:

By 1819, William Turner Gauldin was established as a resident of Pittsylvania County, Virginia. The 1820 census (5) records him as a man in the 26–44 age range living with his wife Margaret, who was listed as 45 and over, along with a young daughter under ten. Their household also included ten enslaved people, reflecting the labor force that supported the Gauldin farm during this period.

In 1823, William T. Gauldin again appeared in the Pittsylvania County court records, this time in connection with a petition concerning the sale of ardent spirits (20). The record notes that William T. Gauldin and Thomas Wright jointly petitioned the court for permission to sell alcoholic beverages, a privilege that required the approval of local justices. In granting the request, the court explicitly described both men as “of good character,” a phrase that not only authorized the license but also provides a glimpse into William’s standing within the community. This brief entry, though routine, confirms his continued civic presence and his reputation as a trustworthy and respectable resident of Pittsylvania County.

By the time of the 1830 census (10), William was an elderly man, enumerated as a white male aged 70–79, living with a white female aged 60–69, representing himself and Margaret. Their farm was operated by a substantial enslaved community of thirteen individuals, including one enslaved boy under ten, three enslaved males aged ten to twenty‑three, four enslaved girls under ten, three enslaved females aged ten to twenty‑three, and two enslaved women aged twenty‑four to thirty‑five. In total, the property housed fifteen people, only two of whom were free. This census portrays William as a prosperous, aging planter whose household and agricultural operations depended heavily on enslaved labor during the final decade of his first marriage.  Virginia Bond relayed to me in an email in about the year 2000 that Margaret died around this time, but she did not send a source.  As far as I know, there is no death record for Margaret (Lane).

Also in 1830, the Pittsylvania County court records offer a rare glimpse into the personal lives of the Gauldin family. According to these records, William T. Gauldin and his son Thomas Gauldin were listed as being “indebted to the Commonwealth…in the sum of $25 each” in order to secure the release of Moses Gauldin from jail (20). This phrase does not mean they owed back taxes or had committed an offense; rather, it indicates that William and Thomas posted a recognizance bond—a financial guarantee paid to the Commonwealth of Virginia promising that Moses would meet the legal conditions of his release, such as appearing in court or maintaining good behavior. If Moses failed to comply, the Commonwealth would collect the $25 from each of them. This small but vivid entry shows the family acting together in a moment of difficulty and provides one of the few surviving windows into their day‑to‑day challenges and responsibilities.

William continued to appear in county records, including an 1831 entry confirming his residence in Pittsylvania County (7). By the 1840 census (11,29), he was again listed as a prosperous farmer, now living with his much younger second wife and their two small children. His household included twenty‑four enslaved people, demonstrating the continued expansion of his agricultural operations late in life.

Second Marriage and Later Life

On 15 June 1835, at the age of 80, William married Melissa “Dicey” Burnett, who was in her twenties (16–17, 30–31). Despite the age difference, the couple had two children:

1.        Mary Sarah Ann Gaulding (1835–1900)

2.       Jabez Sidney Gauldin (1837–1863), who later died in the Civil War at Gettysburg

The 1840 census[2] shows William, Dicey, and their two young children living on a large Pittsylvania County farm with a substantial enslaved labor force.

Death and Chancery Proceedings

When William Turner Gauldin died at his home on Strawberry Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, on 9 September 1841, the county court immediately began the legal process of settling his estate. Because William was a substantial landowner and slave owner, the court required a full accounting of his property, debts, and the eventual distribution to his heirs. (18)

On 17 November 1841, officials appointed by the court prepared an inventory and appraisal of William’s personal estate (Acct. Current 13‑424). This “simple inventory” listed the ordinary furnishings and equipment of a working Virginia farm—beds, jugs, saddles, bridles, kitchen tools, livestock, and even a still used for distilling. The largest portion of the estate’s value, however, came from the enslaved men, women, and children held on the property. They were listed by name: Erser, Rode, Nat, Ben, Sary, Sisbay, Sampson, Jiney, Jary, Becky, Frankey, Mary, Ann, Phebe, Isham, Armistead, George, Abram, Charles, America, Lucy, Dicey, Jiney, Ise, and Dosh.  I have the complete file related to this estate settlement.

The total appraised value of the estate was $10,022.40, a significant sum for Pittsylvania County in the early nineteenth century. The appraisal was signed by Thomas S. Jones, Deputy Sheriff for W. Wilson, who served as administrator. It was formally submitted to the court on 17 October 1842. (18)

A second document, Account Current 17‑106 through 17‑113, records how the administrator, Sheriff Nathaniel Wilson, managed the estate’s finances and ultimately divided William’s property among his heirs. After debts and expenses were settled, the remaining estate was divided into eight equal shares, distributed as follows: (18)

Andy Gaulding – 1/8

Samuel Gaulding – 1/8

Moses Gaulding – 1/8

Thomas Gaulding – 1/8

Jabez Gaulding – 1/8

Elizabeth Gaulding – 1/8

Elizabeth Woodall – 1/8

The heirs of William Gaulding (deceased) – 1/8

This distribution reflects both William’s surviving children and the descendants of his deceased son.

The account also records two deaths that occurred during the administration period: Jenny, who died in September 1842, and Phebe, who died in June 1842. Both were enslaved women belonging to the estate, and the administrator paid for their coffins as part of the estate’s expenses. (18)

Together, these records provide a detailed picture of William Turner Gauldin’s final years, his household, and the legal process that followed his death. They also document the lives—however briefly and incompletely—of the many enslaved individuals whose forced labor sustained the Gauldin farm on Strawberry Creek. His estate became the subject of a lengthy chancery suit, which includes extensive documentation of his heirs, property, and the dispute involving Nancy Elliott. (1)

The case is preserved by the Library of Virginia in 301 images. 

Works cited

1 Ancestry.com, U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872 The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Department. William T Gaulden,  Year range 1848-1868 Pension Office Place Richmond, Virginia, USA Spouse Malissa Gaulden.

 2 Ancestry.com, U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900 William T Gaulding; Application State Virginia; Applicant Designation Widow's Pension Application File.  Second Applicant Name Malissa Gaulding, Second Applicant Designation Bounty-Land-Warrant Application File, Archive Publication Number M804, Archive Roll Number 1057, Total Pages in Packet 1.

 3 Ancestry.com, Godfrey Memorial Library, comp., American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) ; William Gaulding [William Golden]   Volume 1750-1759 Virginia, USA 61 Page number 234;  Reference Heads of Fams. At the First U.s. Census. Va. By U.s. Bureau of the Census. Washington, 1908. (189p.):101.

4 Ancestry.com, Virginia, Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850 William T. Gauldin married Malisa Burnett on 15 June 1835 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

5 Ancestry.com, 1820 United States Federal ; Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Page: 51; NARA Roll: M33_140; Image: 95. William T. Gaulden, August 7, 1820 Pittsylvania County, VA, FWM 26-44 (1), FWF under 10 (1), FWF over 45 (1); Total Slaves 10, Total persons (13).  This census means that William T. Gaulden and his wife had a daughter who was less than 10 and that his wife was older than he was.

6 Ancestry.com, Marriages of Campbell County; William T. Gauldin and Malesa Burnett were married on 15 June 1835 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.  FHL Film Number 33326 Reference ID Page 109.

7 Ancestry.com, U.S., The Pension Roll of 1835; William Gaulden, Private, Age: 81, Birth year: about 1750; Pension Enrollment Date: 4 March 1831.  Residence: Pittsylvania County, Virginia.  Service Description: Virginia Militia.

8 Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Virginia Marriages 1740-1850 William T. Gaulding married Malisa Burnett 15 June 1835 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA  http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=va2&h=152465&ti=0&indiv=try&

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 10 Ancestry.com, 1830 United States Federal Census Fifth Census of the United States, 1830. (NARA microfilm publication M19, 201 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Rec), www.ancestry.com, Year: 1830; Census Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: ; Page:. 1830 United States Federal Census about Wm Gaulden living in Pittsylvania County, Virginia in 1830.  Free White Persons - Males - 70 thru 79:1, Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69:1,  Slaves - Males - Under 10:1, Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23:3, Slaves - Females - Under 10:4, Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23:3, Slaves - Females - 24 thru 35:2, Total Free White Persons: 2,  Total Slaves:13, Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored):15.

11 Ancestry.com, 1840 United States Federal Sixth Census of the United States, 1840. (NARA microfilm publication M704, 580 rolls). Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: ; Page:. 1840 United States Federal Census about William T. Galding: Free White Persons - Males - Under 5:1, Free White Persons - Males - 80 thru 89:1, Free White Persons - Females - Under 5:1, Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29:1, Slaves - Males - Under 10:8, Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23:1, Slaves - Females - Under 10:6, Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23:8, Slaves - Females - 24 thru 35:1, Persons Employed in Agriculture:8, No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write:2, Free White Persons - Under 20:2, Free White Persons - 20 thru 49:1, Total Free White Persons:4, Total Slaves:24, Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 28.

 12 Ancestry.com, U.S. Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783 Original data - Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M246, 138 rolls); War Department Collection of Revolutionary War Records, Record Group), William Golden, Rank - Induction: Metross Roll Box: 119 Roll State: Continental Troops.

13 Ancestry.com, U.S. Pensioners, 1818-1872 William T Gaulden Year Range: 1848-1868 Pension Office Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA Spouse: Malissa Gaulden.

 14 Ancestry.com, Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900 William T Gaulding in the U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900 William T Gaulding Application State: Virginia Applicant Designation: Widow's Pension Application File Second Applicant Name: Malissa Gaulding Second Applicant Designation: Bounty-Land-Warrant  Application File Archive Publication Number: M804 Archive Roll Number: 1057 Total Pages in Packet: 1.

18 Catherine L. Gauldin, Source Document C Gauldin, Catherine Gauldin, SOURCE DOCUMENT TITLE APPRAISAL OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM T. GAULDIN Source # SD_Gaul_WilliamT.Gauldin_Appraisal Estate Related to Appraisal of property following the death of William T. Gauldin on Sept. 9, 1841 Source link Various sources Text:  William Turner Gauldin died at his home on Strawberry Creek in Pittsylvania Co, VA on September 09, 1841 and this accounting was made of his belongings1: Acct Current 13-424    William T. Gaulding Appraisal-Personal Est. of Wm. T. dec'd 17 Nov 1841 including beds, jugs, saddles & bridles, kitchen equipment, still, several horses, cows, sheep, negroes:  Erser a man, Rode; children Nat; Ben, Sary; children Sisbay; Shampson, Jiney; child, Jary, Becky, Frankey, Mary, Ann, Phebe, Isham, Armistead, George, Abram, Charles, America, Lucy, Dicey, Jiney,; Ise ; Dosh.  From Order of Court Sept 1841.  Total $10,022,40 (simple inventory)  Sgn: Thos S. Jones DS for W. Wilson Shrr, Adm,r.  Submitted 17 Oct 1842 to court. According to the Acct Current 17-106  William T. Gaulding dec'd in account with Nathaniel Wilson, late sheriff ; as such Admr. thereof. 17-108 to 113  made the following distribution of the possessions of William T. Gauldin: To Andy Gaulding 1/8, Samuel Gaulding 1/8, Moses Gaulding 1/8, Thomas Gaulding 1/8, Jabez Gaulding 1/8, Elizabeth Gaulding 1/8, Elizabeth Woodall 1/8, William Gaulding's heirs 1/8. From the estate was a note paid for a coffin for Jenny who died Sept. 1842 and Phebe who died June 1842.

19 Pittsylvania County Court Records, #84 WILLIAM TURNER GAULDEN/GAULDING Private, Revolutionary War; Pension W7509, BLWt 26787-160-55, Born: 1752 King William Co., VA (pension), Died: Sep 1841 Pittsylvania Co., VA (Acct. Curr. 13:424), Married: 1) before 1780 (Marriage bond not found in Bedford or Campbell) 2) 6-15-1835 Pitts. Co. (Mg.: Benj. Burnett, bond Surety), Malissa Burnett. William's pension stated their marriage date was 11-19-1832.

Land Transactions:

•              Land: 1791 Jul 13 Pittsylvania Co., VA....John & Mary Buckley to William T. Gaulding of Campbell Co. for 30 lbs...(no acres given ) tract on head of the South Branch of Stuart's Creek adj. John Childress (DB 9:208)

•              1829 Feb 12 Pitts...Richard & Rebecca Holland to William T. Gaulding for $150...57 3/4 a adj Richard Breedlove & George P. Wells dec'd (DB 30:548)

•              1833 Nov 15 Pitts...James & Lucy Beck to William T. Gauldin for $97...142 a on BS Stuart's Creek adj. sd Wm T. Gauldin, Wm. M. Tarpley & Richard Breedlove (DB 35:379)

Data: Lived Bedford Co., VA until 1789; Campbell Co. Personal Property Tax List 1786-91-paid for 2 horses but no tithe (He was living elsewhere but his horses remained in Campbell.) William's middle name was given on the 1788 Campbell Pers. Prop. Tax. Census: 1820, 1830, 1840 Pitts. Co. William was not in the 1810 VA census (1810 Pitts. Co. census is missing). #85. ?Margaret ______ (name from V. Bond) Born: 1760-70 Died: 1830-34 Parents: unknown.

 20 Pittsylvania County Court Records, Petition to sell ardent spirits. Court records: According to the court records of Pittsylvania Co. William T. and Thomas Wright petitioned the court in 1823 to "sell ardent spirits". They were deemed "men of good character".

 21 Pittsylvania County Court Records, Also according to the court records, William T. and Thomas Gauldin were "indebted to the Commonwealth. In the sum of $25 each.”. To get Moses Gauldin out of jail in 1830.

23 Catherine L. Gauldin, The Gaulding Family of Pittsylvania County, Virginia (Self-published 2000), Catherine Gauldin, REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM: Gaulden, William T. W7590 or Gaulding, Malissa B.L Wt. 26787-160-55 Virginia 12741

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 William T. Gaulden

 Pittsylvania in the State of Virginia

 was a private in the company commanded

 by Captain Adams of the Regt. commanded by

 Col. Lynch in the Virginia ___

 for 2 years.

 =====================================------ -----on the roll of Virginia at the rate of 80 dollars ---cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March 1834

 =====================================

 Certificate of Pension issued the 20th day of May 1833 and sent to Thos. Williams Williams Store, Pittsylvania Co., Va.

 +++++++++++++++++++++++

 _______to the 4th of March '33 $160

 _______allowance ending 4 Sept $40

 $200 (Revolutionary Claim) (Act June 7, 1832)

 Recorded by William Miller Clerk

 Book ___ Vol. 6 Page 9.

24 Catherine L. Gauldin, The Gaulding Family of Pittsylvania County, Virginia (Self-published 2000), Catherine Gauldin, From "Revolutionary War Soldiers and Patriots" (www.rootsweb.com/ ~vapittsy/revolutionary.htm) "Gauldin (Gaulden) William.* Soldier. Volunteered in 1776 or 1777 in Bedford under Capt. James Adams to fort Lewis near New River, then to Ft. Chiswell, then to lead mines under Col. Lynch. Tour, three months. In 1777 or 1778 volunteered 12 months with Gideon Booker and rendezvoused at New London. April-May 1780 volunteered with Col. Williams at Coles Ferry on Staunton in Charlotte Co. was attached to Col Dixon's Co. of riflemen and marched to Halifax Co. where fell in with Col. Washington's Lighthorse at the Battle of Henton Springs. Took or killed about 150 Tories at crossroads or race track; from there to Allimance where had a skirmish with the British and killed 19 or 20, severe skirmish with the British under Lord Cornwallis and had a very severe battle. Was shot in the head, the ball coming out the end of the nose. No further military service.".

25 Catherine L. Gauldin, The Gaulding Family of Pittsylvania County, Virginia (Self-published 2000), Catherine Gauldin, From the Land Office Records, Pittsylvania County, Virginia: (Pittsylvania County Index, Galden-Gaulden VSL 4/84)

 INDEX TO GRANTEE 1767-1889 GALDIN

 30-548 1829 William T. Richard Holland; wife 57 3/4 a.

 McDaniel; wf 165 a Cascade Cr 35-379 1833 William T. James Beck

 Grantee Galding 52-459 1850 John W. William H. Halzlip; wife

 Grantee Gaulding to 1852

 9-208 1792 William T. of Campbell Co John Buckly; wife--a on Stuarts Cr 34-388 1833

 Samuel Benj Watkins Admr. et al 69a +50a Cascade 46-140 1842

 A. 13 July 1791-Buckley to Gauldin- Pittsylvania Co., VA-John and Mary Buckley TO William T. Gaulding of Campbell County for 30 pounds..(no acreage given) tract on head of the SOUTH BRANCH OF STUART'S CREEK adj. John Childress (DB 9:208)

 B. 12 Feb. 1829-Holland to Gauldin-Pittsylvania Co., VA-Richard and Rebecca Holland TO William T. Gauldin for $150..57 3/4 acres adjoining Richard Breedlove and George P. Wells, decd. (DB 30:548)

 C. 15 Nov. 1833-Beck to Gauldin-Pittsylvania Co. VA- James and Lucy Beck TO William T. Gauldin for $97..142 acres on BS Stuart's Creek adjacent sd William T. Gauldin, William M. Tarpley and Richard Breedlove (DB 35:379)

D. 12 July 1839-William T. TO J.L. Dallas-Pittsylvania County, Virginia --Indenture made ..between William T. Gauldin and Millisy Gaulding his wife of the County of Pittsylvania and Jabez S. Dallas of the said county, witness that whereas for the consideration of $200 to the said William T. Gauldin..the entire tract of land which be the said Gaulding purchased by Richard Holland and wife containing by estimate 58 acres.. bounded by the lands of Richard Breedlove and the said Dallas.."(DB 43:58)

Land: 1791 Jul 13 Pittsylvania Co., VA....John & Mary Buckley to    William T. Gaulding of Campbell Co. for 30 lbs...(no acres given ) tract on head of the South Branch of Stuart's Creek adj. John Childress (DB  9:208) SRC: Genealogy Report CGauldin. 26 Catherine L. Gauldin, The Gaulding Family of Pittsylvania County, Virginia (Self-published 2000), Catherine Gauldin.

31 Ancestry.com, Marriages of Campbell County (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc), Ancestry.com, STEWART, HENRY and Polly Armstrong, daughter of Benjamin Armstrong, bond of 6 April 1805.  Benjamin Armstrong (b) and Henry Stewart (b).  STEWART, JOHN and ANNE GAULDIN, bond 16 November 1795.  William Bosher certifies she is of age.  William Bosher (b) and John Stewart (b). M.R. __ November 1795 by Charles Cobbs.

Endnotes

[1] Ronne Walker found evidence Margaret's mother's name was Mary.  Rev. Dutton Lane's wife was Mary Unknown but no EVIDENCE to prove Margaret Lane was his daughter.

[2] The 1840 Census shows William T. Gauldin a prosperous farmer with 24 slaves.  He is an old man married to Dicey, age 20-29.  They have two children, both recorded W Male under 5 (Jabez) and W Female under 5 (Mary).  Total living on the property: 28

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