Isham ONeal (abt. 1782 - abt. 1872)

Born about 1782 in Johnston, North Carolina, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Ann (Pearce) ONeal — married 14 Oct 1800 in Johnston County, North Carolina

Husband of Orellia Horne (Campbell) ONeal — married about 1818 in North Carolina, United States

Descendants

Died about 13 Dec 1872 at about age 90 in Marshall, Tennessee, United States

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Biography

Isham O'Neal was born about 1782 in Johnston County, North Carolina. His parents are Moses ONeal and Nancy Daniell.

Isham married Ann Pearce 14 October 1800 in Johnston County, North Carolina. ^[1] After 1850 Isham married Orelia Campbell in Marshall County, Tennessee. No children are listed for this marriage.

Isham O'Neal died about 1872 and is probably buried in the O'Neal Cemetery or on land owned by Isham O'Neal in Marshall County, Tennesssee. ^[2]

Isham O'Neal wrote his will and dated it 28th day of January 1860 in Marshall County, Tennessee. Isham added two codicils to his will when he had given land to some of this children. They were signed and witnessed. Then on 13 December 1872 the will was presented for probate to the court in Marshall County, Tennessee. ^[3]

Research Notes

Isham is a family name. This Isham was named after his Uncle Isom/ Isham, brother of this Isham's father, Moses.

Profile manager will break down the family names whenever possible giving the ancestor that bore the name in the prior generation, in order to try make sense out of the confusion on other websites. Profile manager will appreciate any correction on this matter but please check all profiles of any 'Isham'/ 'Isom' given name of ONeals of this line to make sure your proof fits your correction.

The family story about daughter Martha being given slaves as a wedding gift may have been true. Isham Oneal is listed on the slave schedule of 1850 and 1860 as owner of various slaves. In 1870, the Handy ONeal family, prior slaves, were still living in the Household of Isham ONeal. Please see Handy ONeal and family for more detail.

Disambiguation

" There is a marriage recorded in NC for an Isham ONeal and one Ann Arundell in 1779. 'Our' Isham, named above, cannot be the Isham meant as he was b. circa 1782. He died in 1872, so could have been born a few, very few years earlier than 1782, but was not old enough to have married Ann Arundell in the year 1779. I believe Ann Arundell was married to our Ishams Uncle, and our Isham was named after him. The Isham married to Ann A died in 1839. So please be aware of this during your own research and contact this profile manager with further proofs of the identity of the Isham O Neal who married Ann Arundell."

There is an Isom ONeal who fought in the war of 1812 and was buried in Alabama. This is NOT that Isom. The Isham/ Isom ONeal who is buried in Alabama fought at Fort Williams in dec 1814 and died in battle or of his wounds in Jan 1815, and was buried there.His grave is now located under Lay Lake in Coosa county Alabama. He was in his 20's.

When it was known that the lake would cover the existing war graves it was decided to move the headstones, but not the bodies, to a site 57 miles north of Horseshoe Bend Military Park. The stones are not located IN the park and so are not maintained by the government.

The Isom ONeal buried at the original Fort Willams site and the headstone located 57 miles north of Horseshoe Bend Military Park are the same person.

That Isom was possibly a brother of James and Custus ONeal and son of a John ONeal.

Sources

1. ↑ "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XF9V-85Q : Wed Oct 18 03:59:22 UTC 2023), Entry for Isom Oneil (misspelled should be O'Neal) and Ann Pearce, 14 Oct 1800.
2. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/98755383/isham-o'neal: accessed February 9, 2024), memorial page for Isham O'Neal (–), Find A Grave: Memorial #98755383 Burial Details Unknown; Maintained by gloria lange (contributor 46487691).
3. ↑ "Tennessee Probate Court Books, 1795-1927," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-2BQS-C9?cc=1909088&wc=M6Q7-BP8%3A179637501%2C180043401 : 22 May 2014), Marshall > Wills, 1855-1877, Vol. B > image 176 of 229; county courthouses, Tennessee. https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-2BQS-C9?cc=1909088&wc=M6Q7-BP8:179637501,180043401

• "United States Census, 1860", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8TB-VTJ : Tue Oct 03 15:18:10 UTC 2023), Entry for Isham Oneal and Reely Oneal, 1860.
• Family. Census. Death .Genealogy of decendents and ancestry of Isham ONeal compiled by a decendent and given to Gloria Lange in 2011. Photo of Isham ONeal. Isham made a will on 28 Jan 1860. He added a codicil on 13 Dec. 1872.
• Will first brought to profile managers attention by Kent on the Oneal message board. It can be found in
• WILL BK "B" MARSHALL CO TN NOV 1855- APR 1877

• 1812 TAX ROLLS BEDFORD CO TN ISHAM ONEAL NO. 45 IN WILLIAM BELLS MILITIA DISTRICT. ENUMERATED AS FREE TAXABLE INHABITANT ON AUG 30 1812.

• Glorias note: Marshall County, Tennessee was formed in 1836 from parts of 3 other counties, including Bedford. As far as I have determined, as of 2012 Isham Oneal owned land that fell in Bedford county, and, partially in Marshall County after 1836. IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING THAT WOULD HELP FURTHER CLARIFY THIS please add it or contact profile manager above.

• 1800 mrg Early North Carolina Marriages North Carolina State Archives.
• 1830 census Bedford co Tn
• 1840-1870 census Farmington Marshall co Tn.
• Pedigree Chart for Helen Roberta O'Neal. Legacy 2004