Jonathan Brooks Stamper Sr

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    The birth and baptism (May 24, 1719) of Jonathan Stamper, Sr., is record ed in the Registry of Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co, VA. We have no o ther records of Jonathan until we find him, his family, and some other Sta mpers living in Amherst Co, VA in 1763. We do not know the date that Jona than Stamper, Sr., arrived in Amherst Co, VA, but he was there in 1755, wh en his son, Joel, was born. Jonathan Stamper, Sr., and his family were among the first settlers in t he area that became Wilkes Co, NC (then Rowan Co, NC). They arrived in Wil kes County around 1767, from Amherst Co, VA. The destination of Jonathan S tamper, Sr., and his family was the land called 'Lord Granville's Domain b etween the Yadkin and the Catawba Rivers' in North Carolina. North Caroli na had been established originally as a proprietary colony belonging to ei ght English lords. In 1729, seven of these lords sold their rights to t he colony to the King, but one, the Earl of Granville, refused to part wi th his share which, in 1744, was set apart with specified boundaries. Pa rt of his 'domain' consisted of a vast area which had been organized in 17 49, as Anson Co, but from which Rowan County had been cut off as a separa te county in 1753. Shortly after Rowan County had been created, the coun ty seat was established and named initially Rowan Court House, but this w as later changed to Salisbury. North Carolina was the first colony to be settled by the yeomen farmers a nd ex-indentured servants from the tidewater area of Virginia. Prior to 17 52, there were virtually no settlers in the Forks of the Yadkin. The settl ers of this region were largely of English stock, though there was a subst antial number of Germans. The Stampers initially lived on Bugaboo Creek, near the present-day to wn of Ronda, Wilkes Co, NC. They moved to the Roaring River area in the 17 80's. Jonathan Stamper, Sr., and some of his sons owned land in Montgome ry Co, VA (which then included the territory that is now Kentucky). There are enough records in Wilkes Co, NC for one to determine that the St ampers were in NC several years before the first state grants were issu ed to them in the early 1780's. Yet, the Montgomery Co, VA records provi de enough Stamper information for one to conclude there was some moving ba ck and forth over the VA/NC border before their final settlement in NC. Surry County was formed from Rowan Co, NC in 1770. Wilkes County was form ed from the western part of Surry County in 1777. Ashe County was formed f rom Wilkes in 1799, which then included Alleghany County and a part of Wau tauga County. According to the book, 'History of North Carolina Baptists', the Wilkes Co unty area had the largest Baptist population of any other area in the enti re world during the years 1772-1778. Mar. 7, 1763. Amherst Co, VA. John FREEMAN & wife Abigail to Jonathan STAM PER, £40, 200 acres on Stonehouse Creek. (Amherst Co, VA, Deed Book A, p.1 03.) (On Sept. 16, 1765, Jonathan Stamper, Sr., received a Virginia Land Gra nt of 124 acres in Amherst County [Patents No. 36, 1764-1767 p. 881].) (In July 1766, Jonathan and his wife Rachel, sold the Virginia Grant to Jo hn Rowzee, [Deed Book B, p. 100].) (On Oct. 3, 1768, Jonathan sold the land purchased from John and Abigail F reeman to Joseph Richard [Deed Book B, p. 383].) 1771 Tax List, Surry Co, NC. JONATHAN STAMPER 1772 Tax List, Surry Co, NC. JONATHAN STAMPER 1772, Surry Co, NC. JONATHAN STAMPER was a constable. 1777 Tax List, Surry Co, NC, Capt. Benjamin Cleveland's Dist. JONATHAN STA MPER 1778, Wilkes Co, NC. JONATHAN STAMPER granted a license to operate an ordi nary (inn). Richard ALLEN and Benjamin CLEVELAND, securities. (Nov. 9, 1778, Jonathan entered a claim for 314 acres of land on Bugaboo C reek in Wilkes Co, NC. Jacob Stamper and Andrew Canady were the chain carr iers for this survey, and the grant was issued on March 25, 1780.) May 30, 1778, Wilkes Co, NC. JONATHAN STAMPER entered 320 acres on Bugab oo Creek against the Old Mill to CANADY's (KENNEDY's) line, including JONA THAN STAMPER, Jr.'s, improvement. (Wilkes Co, NC, Land Entry Book, No. 130 .) Oct. 24, 1778, Wilkes Co, NC. George PARKES entered 150 acres on Bugaboo C reek about a mile above JONATHAN STAMPER's. (George PARKES marked out, W m. TOLBEY written in.) (Wilkes Co, NC, Land Entry Book, No. 480.) Feb. 6, 1779, Wilkes Co, NC. JONATHAN STAMPER, SR., entered 100 acres on t he waters of Bugaboo Creek at his other entry. (Wilkes Co, NC, Land Ent ry Book, No. 799.) (Oct. 2, 1779, Jonathan entered a claim for land on Bugaboo Creek for 2 08 acres, and Thos Payne, Senr. and Josiah Stamper were the chain carrie rs for this survey that was issued Oct. 23, 1782.) Nov. 8, 1779, Wilkes Co, NC. Thomas PAYNE, Jr., entered 100 acres on the w aters of Big Bugaboo Creek on JONATHAN STAMPER's line. (Wilkes Co, NC, La nd Entry Book, No. 1273.) Dec. 31, 1779, Wilkes Co, NC. John BAKER entered 200 acres on a fork of Cr anberry Creek on north side branch, runs into creek north side of Turkey K nob including the good land. (John BAKER & Solomon BAKER marked out; JONAT HAN STAMPER written in.) (Wilkes Co, NC, Land Entry Book, No. 1457.) Mar. 25, 1780, Wilkes Co, NC. Land Grant to JONATHAN STAMPER, 314 acres Bu gaboo Creek, line between STAMPER and Andrew CANADA (CANNADY). (Wilkes C o, NC, Deed Book A-1, p.267.) Land Records, Montgomery Co, VA (Book A, p. 55). JONATHAN STAMPER, 300 acres on Steep Hill Branch JACOB STAMPER, 200 acres on Brush Creek JOEL STAMPER, 100 acres on Muddy Branch POWELL STAMPER, 200 acres on Chestnut Ridge 1782 Tax List. Montgomery Co, VA. JACOB STAMPER JAMES STAMPER JOEL STAMPER JONATHAN STAMPER, JR. JONATHAN STAMPER, SR. JOSIAH STAMPER POWELL STAMPER (May 30, 1782, Jonathan Stamper requested a survey of 300 acres to beg in at the Steep Hill Branch and run up the branch, so as to include his im provements. Land Records of Montgomery Co, VA [Book A, p. 55]) July 25, 1783, Wilkes Co, NC. Deed from Wm. LENOIR to JONATHAN STAMPER, £1 0, 30 acres north side of New RIver at mouth of Fighting Creek. Land grant ed LENOIR by state, Oct. 23, 1782. Wits: Richard ALLEN, Rowland JUDD. Sign ed: Wm. LENOIR. (Wilkes Co, NC, Deed Book A-1, p.279.) July 26, 1783, Wilkes Co, NC. Deed from JONATHAN STAMPER to Andrew CANAD Y, £70 Virginia money, 150 acres Bugaboo Creek. Pine marked in the presen ce of John TOLIVER. Signed: JONATHAN (X) STAMPER. (Wilkes Co, NC, Deed Bo ok A-1, pp.264-265.) July 26, 1783, Wilkes Co, NC. Deed from JONATHAN STAMPER to Thomas ROBBIN S, £120 Virginia money, 157 acres Bugaboo Creek where JONATHAN STAMPER for merly dwelt, upper part 314 acres tract. Wits: Edward FINCH, Richard ALLE N, John MORGAN. Signed: JONATHAN (X) STAMPER. (Wilkes Co, NC, Deed Book A- 1, p.266.) Oct. 29, 1784. Wilkes Co, NC. Deed from Thomas ROBINS to Richard ALLEN, £1 30, 157 acres Bugaboo Creek. Pine marked in presence of John TALIFERO [TAL IAFERRO]. Upper part 314 acre tract entered by Jonathan STAMPER, includi ng improvement where STAMPER formerly dwelt. Wits: John BROWN, Benjamin HE RNDON, James FLETCHER. Signed: Thomas ROBINS. (Wilkes Co, NC, Deed Book B- 1, pp.349-359.) 1785, Wilkes Co, NC. Deed from George WHEATLEY, Jr. to JONATHAN STAMPER, £ 100, 150 acres south side GAMBILL's fork Roaring River, conditional line b etween ALEXANDER and STAMPER, including STAMPER's plantation. Wits: Geor ge WHEATLEY, Sr., Randol ALEXANDER, Moses WHEATLEY. SIgned: George (X) WHE ATLEY, Jr. (Wilkes Co, NC, Deed Book C-1, pp. 86-87.) 1787 Tax List, Wilkes Co, NC, Capt. Johnson's Dist.: JONATHAN STAMPER, SR., 150 acres, 1 poll JOEL STAMPER, 200 acres, 1 poll JONATHAN STAMPER, JR., 340 acres, 1 poll JACOB STAMPER, 120 acres, 1 poll Nov. 10, 1787, Wilkes Co, NC. Deed from Randolph ALEXANDER to George WHEAT LEY, 52 acres south fork Roaring River. Wits: George WHEATLEY, Sr., Jonath an STAMPER, Mason WHEATLEY. (Wilkes Co, NC, Deed Book D, p.435.) 1787, Wilkes Co, NC. Deed from JONATHAN STAMPER to Peter WHITAKER of Montg omery Co, VA, £15, 30 acres mouth of Fighting Creek. Wits: George WHEATLE Y, George WHEATLEY, Jr., Mason WHEATLEY. SIgned: JONATHAN (X) STAMPER. (Wi lkes Co, NC, Deed Book C-1, pp.89-90.) May 18, 1789, Wilkes Co, NC. Land grant to JONATHAN STAMPER, JR., 200 acr es Roaring River at Martin GAMBILL's upper line. (Wilkes Co, NC, Deed Bo ok B-1, p.457.) 1790 Census, Wilkes Co, NC, 6th Company, p.121: JONATHAN STAMPER 2 white males over 16 0 white males under 16 2 white females 1 slave Also listed (p.122): Joel STAMPER (1-3-3-1); Jonath. STAMPER (2-4-3-0) Oct. 26, 1790. Wilkes Co, NC. Court Minutes. Ordered that the Iron Works R oad now ending at Long Bottom on Roaring River be extended to Widow Gambil l's. Jonathan STAMPER [probably Jr.], Joel STAMPER, and others appoint ed to a jury for that purpose. Oct. 3, 1796, Wilkes Co, NC. Land grant to Charles GORDON, Sr., for 61,2 27 acres, mentions JONATHAN STAMPER's line on the south fork of the Roari ng River, Joel STAMPER's line, and others. (Wilkes Co, NC, Deed Book B- 1, pp.548-550.) 1797 Tax List, Wilkes Co, NC, Capt. Nall's Dist.: JONATHAN STAMPER, 300 acres, no polls (over 60 years of age) JOEL STAMPER, 200 acres, 1 poll JONATHAN STAMPER, JR., 100 acres, 2 polls JESSE STAMPER, 250 acres, 1 poll JACOB STAMPER, 322 acres, 1 poll Dec. 13, 1798, Wilkes Co, NC. Land grant to JONATHAN STAMPER, 300 acr es on Thomas JOHNSON's line. (Wilkes Co, NC, Deed Book D, p.600.) 1799 Tax List, Wilkes Co, NC, Capt. Johnson's Dist.: JONATHAN STAMPER, 3 00 acres, 1 poll Among Jonathan's neighbors were the Caudills, Turners, Sebastians, Whitake rs, and Adamses. Jonathan Stamper, Sr., and his sons owned enough land at Bugaboo Cre ek to make several large plantations. In 1772, Jonathan Stamper, Sr., served as a constable in the King's servi ce in the Parish of Saint Jude, Surry Co, NC. Constables were appoint ed to preserve the peace in the different sections of the county. Jonathan was a patriot during the American Revolution. DAR records state t hat Jonathan's services during the Revolutionary War was as follows: 'pa id for material aid in Salisbury District, NC for sundries furnished the m ilitia of NC, VA, & SC as allowed by Brown, Erwin, and Greenlee Auditors S alisbury District in April 1782'. Another DAR application states: 'Jonath an Stamper, Sr., of Surry Co, NC who acted in capacity of public servan t, Patriot, and he furnished horses and provisions for the Continental Ar my (actually it would have been the militia)'. In 1778, Jonathan Stamper, Sr., was granted a license to keep an Ordina ry (tavern) in his dwelling house, with Richard Allen and Benjamin Clevela nd as securities. The term 'ordinary' in this instance was interchangeab le with inn or tavern. It was a place where a traveller could expect to ob tain lodging not only for himself and his family, but for his horses as we ll, and he could also expect to find food and drink. Not only was a licen se required to operate an ordinary, but the court set the prices that t he proprietor might charge. In order to be granted a licence, one had to p resent a formal written petition. Furthermore, the proprietor of such an e stablishment was required to arrange for two citizens of substantial mea ns to serve as securities. Jonathan Stamper, Sr., lived on his large plantation until 1783. He then s old his land and moved to upper Wilkes County where he died in the spri ng of 1799. Jonathan Stamper, Sr., was an owner of slaves as were most farmers of h is day. We know that he owned at least three slaves, two women and one b oy named James. We are led to believe that Jonathan couldn't read or write because he sign ed his will with an 'X' mark. However, not everyone in those days who sign ed by mark 'X' were illiterate, and even if they could not write they cou ld often read. Perhaps Rachel was able to read and write. Jonathan Stamper, Sr., died testate in the spring of 1799. His will was pr oved in the April term of 1799, in the Court of Wilkes Co, NC. Jonathan 's personal property was sold at an estate sale on the 4th and 5th of Ju ne 1799, raising a total of £354.2.5 (pounds, shillings, pence--20 shillin gs in a pound and 12 pence in a shilling). The will granted Rachel a 'li fe estate' in the personal property; therefore, she must have predeceas ed her husband. The Will of Jonathan Stamper, Sr: In the name of God Amen. I, Jonathan Stamper, Senr. of Wilks County and St ate of North Carolina am very old But in good helth and sound memory I gi ve my Soul to God to him that gave it to me my Body to the earth to be Bur ied. My Will and desier is that first all of my just debts be paid. I le nd all my Estait both rail (real?) and personal to my Dearly Beloved Wi fe Rachel Stamper enduring life or Widowhood. After her lif or widowho od I give and bequeth to my son Jesse Stamper the land and plantation Whe re I now Live one negro boy By the name of James and the Bed that sd Jes se Stamper now lyeth on and If the sd Jesse Stamper Dies Without a Lawfl a re (heir?) of his body my Will and Desire is that the Estate Be Broug ht in and Equally Divided amongst his Brothers and Sisters and after my Wi fs Life or Widowhood my will and Desire is that the rest of my Estate be e quall devided amongst the Rest of my Children my Will and desire is that t he negroes may not be sold out of the family Given under my hand Seald Wi th Seal and dated This Seventeenth day of decmber one Thousand Seven Hundr ed and ninety three - - - Jonathan Stamper Senr signed X (his mark) Test John Forrester William Sebastin Jut I Leave my Son(s) Jonathan Stamper and Jesse Stamper Executors to my Estat e. (Jonathan Stamper, Sr.'s original will was in Wilkes County Wills 1778-19 48 C.R 104-801.8; Jonathan Stamper File 1799) April Term 1799: The within deed was proven in open court by the oath of William Sebastian. Wm. B. Lenoir, C.C Recorded on page 509 By Wm. B. Lenoir C.C After Jonathan Stamper, Sr.'s., death in 1799, the inventory of his esta te showed he was a man of 'means' or wealth. WILKES Co, NORTH CAROLINA WILLS, BONDS, INVENTORIES, AND BILLS OF SALE July Term 1799 An account of the sale of Jonathan Stamper's Estate on the 4th and 5 th of June 1799. (Note: Prices have not been included) SOLD TO---------------ITEM Jesse Stamper____one negro woman Jacob Stamper____one negro woman John Burton______mare and colt Jesse Tollivar___one yearling colt Moses Tollivar___one mare William Reavis___cow and yearling Rubin Parks______cow and calf Jacob Stamper____one cow Joel Stamper_____one cow Rubin Parks______cow and calf John Burton______one yearling John Burton______heifer yearling Jesse Toliver____heifer yearling Robert Burton____one heifer George Reeves____five head of sheep David Hickerson__twenty-four hogs Joel Stamper_____one saddle Jesse Stamper____one feather bed Jacob Lyon_______one feather bed Jesse Stamper____pot and hooks Jesse Stamper____oven 8/one skillet 4/ Jesse Stamper____one wheel 14/ Jesse Alexander__one skillet Jonathan Burton__frying pan Jonathan Stamper_kettle Jonathan Stamper_one flax wheel Jesse Stamper____pair of wedges Jesse Stamper____one wheel Jesse Tolliver___one wheel Jacob Lyon_______one hoe Jesse Stamper____two basons James Stamper____three basons Jesse Stamper____eight plates James Stamper____one bason Jesse Stamper____one dish Jacob Stamper____one pair of shears Jesse Stamper____spoons Jacob Lyon_______one jugg Jesse Stamper____one shevel ploug Jesse Stamper____one pair fire dogs Jesse Tollivar___two axes Ruben Parks______one mattock James Stamper____one broad ax Jonathan Stamper_one ploug Jesse Stamper____ax 4/6 3 hoes 13/6 Jesse Stamper____one colter 4/6 Jacob Lyon_______one hackle Jesse Stamper____one clevis Ruben Parks______bar of iron Ruben Parks______bar of iron Jesse Stamper____two flat irons Jonathan Stamper_tobacco knife Jesse Tollivar___one handsaw Jesse Tollivar___one drawing knife Jesse Stamper____one chisel Ruben Parks Jr.__hammer and chissel Jacob Stamper____one hymn book Jacob Stamper____one howell Jesse Alexander__one howell Hezekiah Barber__one round shave Jesse Alexander__one screw augar George Lewis_____one wimble bitt Jesse Stamper____two cotton Henry Johnson____one frow John Burton______two cotton Joseph Hammon____four pounds flax Jesse Stamper____four pounds flax Willis Alexander_one augar Jesse Stamper____wheat patch David Hickerson__spun yarn David Hickerson__spun yarn George Lewis_____two wool James Stamper____one Bible Jesse Stamper____one Testament Jesse Stamper____one book Jesse Tolivar____two books George Lewis_____one bottle George Lewis_____one bottle Jesse Tollivar___one quart pott Jesse Stamper____one bee hive John Burton______one bee hive John Townzee_____one bee hive James Stamper____one bee gum Moses Tollivar___one bridle Jacob Stamper____one jointer Ruben Parks______one jugg James Stamper____one bridle George Lewis_____one bell Joseph Hammon____two hemp James Stamper____two jointers John Burton______one bell Jesse Stamper____one table Jesse Stamper____two chairs Jesse Stamper____knives and forks Owen Hall________three slays 10/6 Owen Hall________three butcher knives 14/ Owen Hall________two paper boxes and salt seller 5/ Owen Hall________one file3/ two cage 2/ Owen Hall________two saw 1'5 one hackle 2/ John Burton______pair compasses Jacob Lyon_______one canister Thomas Baker_____foot addze Jesse Tollivar___shoe knife Jesse Tollivar___one pewter half pint Wm Raynolds______swingletrees Wm Raynolds______one chest George Lewis_____hogshead 7/Loom & slay 14 The above was retd. by Adrs. on Oath Jonathan Stamper) Adrs. Jesse Stamper) Adrs. Wilkes Co, NC Will Book 2, pg. 79. Novemeber 4, 1802: Settlement with admi nistrators of estate of Jonathan Stamper (Sr.), dec'd. Administrator Jonat han Stamper (Jr.) presented receipts and vouchers from different legate es (no names) in amount of $202.10. Signed: Jno. R. Johnson, William Pett y, & R. Owens. Web sites of Interest; http://www.moonzstuff.com/Cheek/StamperJonathan.html