John Blackwell (abt. 1780 - 1835)

Born about 1780 in South Carolina [uncertain]

Descendants

Died 1835 at about age 55 in Edgefield, South Carolina, United States

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Biography

John Blackwell was born about 1780 in South Carolina.

John married Lucretia Unknown (born about 1795 in South Carolina).

Their children were:

• Mary Ann Blackwell (~1816–<1860)
• Elizabeth Blackwell (~1818– )
• James W. Blackwell (1821–1858)
• Isaiah Blackwell (~1825– )
• William Blackwell (~1832–~1863)
• Samuel Blackwell (~1833–~1864)

In the 1820 census, John was in Edgefield, South Carolina, United States.^[1]

In the 1830 census, John was in Edgefield, South Carolina.^[2]

John Blackwell died in 1835, and Gilbert Tenant applied to be administrator of his estate on May 4, 1835. His probate records I have found included letter of administrator, appointment of appraisers, and list of inventory.^[3][4]

Slaves

In 1829, there was a record of transfer.^[5]

• Harriett, woman and children
• Mariah, Harriet's child
• Catey, Harriet's child
• Linda, Harriet's child
• Edmound, Harriet's child
• Sam, Harriet's child

After John's death in 1835, his slaves were found in a record transfering ownership. The location of the slaves was recorded in the accounting of his estate in his probate papers^[5][4]

• Slaves from the home farm
  • Daniel, boy
  • Henry, boy
  • Tena, girl
  • Leah, girl
  • Mary, girl
  • Anderson, boy
  • Matilda, girl
  • Mitty, girl
  • Hannah, girl
• Slaves from the plantation
  • Cate
  • Edmond
  • Elin
  • Harriet, girl
  • Malinda
  • Mariah, girl
  • Sam

Research Notes

Possible Parents

• In many trees, John's father was listed as Isaiah Blackwell, but there really seems to be little proof.

Possible 1st Wife

• I found a land deed dated in 1816 which indicated John's wife at the time was named Juda, possible daughter of Stephen Tompkins. I don't think there were 2 Johns in Edgefield County, but I'm unsure.^[6][7]
  • This shows there may have been an earlier marriage than his marriage to Lucretia.
  • Also, since Juda was alive in 1816, some of the older children may be hers, or all of them, and Lucretia was a step mother. There is 7 year gap between 2 of the children, maybe this is where a new marriage occured.

Sources

1. ↑ "1820 United States Federal Census"
   Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Edgefield, South Carolina; Page: 110A; NARA Roll: M33_118; Image: 199
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7734 #960995 (accessed 26 April 2024)
   John Blackwell in Edgefield, South Carolina, USA.

   Head of Household: John Blackwell Household Members How many Assumed Names Estimated Ages Assumed Relation Free White Males Under 10 1 James Blackwell Infant Son Free White Males 26-44 1 John Blackwell 40 Head Free White Female Under 10 2 Mary Ann and Elizababeth Blackwell 1 and 4 Daughters Free White Female 16-25 1 Lucretia Blackwell 20 Wife Slave Males 14-25 2 Slave Males 45 and over 1 Slave Females Under 14 2

2. ↑ "1830 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1830; Census Place: Edgefield, South Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 172; Page: 132; Family History Library Film: 0022506
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8058 #666704 (accessed 26 April 2024)
   John Blackwell in Edgefield, South Carolina.

   Head of Household: John Blackwell Household Members How many Assumed Names Estimated Ages Assumed Relation Free White Males Under 5 1 Isaiah Blackwell 4 Son Free White Males 5-9 1 James Blackwell 9 Son Free White Makes 50-59 1 John Blackwell 50 Head Free White Female 5-9 1 Elizabeth Blackwell 11 Daughter Free White Females 10-14 1 Mary Ann Blackwell 14 Daughter Free White Females 30-39 1 Lucretia Blackwell 30 Wife Slave Males Under 10 3 Slave Males 10-23 2 Slave Males 24-35 1 Slave Females Under 10 4 Slave Females 10-23 3 Slave Females 24-35 2 Slave Females 36-54 1

3. ↑ "South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1670-1980"
   Miscellaneous Probate Records, 1785-1868; Indexes to Records, 1785-1957; Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (Edgefield County); Probate Place: Edgefield, South Carolina
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 9080 #463655 (accessed 26 April 2024)
   John Blackwell probate on 12 Apr 1836 in Edgefield, South Carolina, USA.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} "South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1670-1980"
   Miscellaneous Probate Records, 1785-1868; Indexes to Records, 1785-1957; Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (Edgefield County); Probate Place: Edgefield, South Carolina
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 9080 #908679 (accessed 26 April 2024)
   Will of John Blackwell of Edgefield, South Carolina, granted probate on 20 Apr 1835.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} "Edgefield, South Carolina, U.S., Slave Records, 1774-1866"
   Edgefield County Historical Society, 2010; Edgefield, South Carolina; Slave Records of Edgefield County, South Carolina; Author: Lucas, Gloria Ramsey
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 60512 #10002537 (accessed 25 January 2023)
   Name: John Blackwell; Role: Previous Owner; Enslaved Person: Anderson Cate Daniel Edmond Elin Hannah Harriet Henry Leah Malinda Mariah Mary Matilda Mitty Sam Tena.
6. ↑ "Edgefield. Deeds 1809–1816"
   Film number: 008140728 > image 793 of of 823
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSKW-J9WS-S (accessed 26 April 2024)
7. ↑ "South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1670-1980"
   Charleston; Cherokee; Chester; York; Fairfield > Wills, Vol 1-2 > image 489 of 609
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Image (accessed 26 April 2024)