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INDEX:
BONNER, Joseph
LAMAR, John Jr.

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John Lamar Jr. (Nephew of Sr) born 17 Jul 1762 SC, died 18 Oct 1842 Jones Co, Ga, married 1795 probably Greene Co, Ga. Frances Breedlove "Frankey" born 1866, died 4 Sep 1841 Clinton, Jones, Ga.

Rev. War under Gen. Pickens and Marion. Battle of Eataw, Cowpens, Seige of Augusta. White's History of Ga pg 504-6. History of Jones Co. Ga.

Pvt. Ga. S.C. S.C. Militia Ga. Roster Rev. p 483.

See Sally's Stub entries of SC pay checks page 273.

Rev. War Bounty Land Grants pg 302 THE SC MAG OF ANCESTRAL RESEARCH Winter 1977 Vol. V #1 by Brent H. Holcomb Ed. Pub.

Muster Roll of Militia 1st Reg. Jno. Lamar, Thos. Lamare. Greene

Records found at the Ga. Archives show John was not only brave to a fault but that his services were of "Long continuance and his suffering excessive." Very shortly after entering the Army he was deprededid (?) with others to the performance of a perilous duty in which he was deserted by his companions and left to execute the order alone, which he did to the admiration and astonishment of all.

For this act of intripedity and fidelity the government tendered him the Lt. in the regular forces which he modestly declined on the ground that he was too young and inexperienced to assume the responsibilities of the station being at this time only seventeen years old. He served under General Marion and Pickens attached to the Batallion of the latter; was at Battle of Eataw and Cowpens, seige of Augusta and several other engagements. Once he was taken a prisoner but made escape from Camp of Cornwallis, rescuing at the same time one of his cousins. He was twice wounded during the war by the British and once by the Indians. 1799

John Lamar - Family Profile:

Born 17 Jul 1762 SC died 18 Oct 1842 Clinton, Jones, Ga. Married 1785 probably Greene Co. Ga.

Frances "Frankie" Breedlove dtr of Benjamin & Mary Watkins. Born 1766 Va died 4 Sep 1841 Clinton, Jones, Ga.

Children:
Sara 1786
Jeremiah 10 Feb 1791
Mary W. 1794
Benjamin B (Bap. Minister) abt 1796
Henry Graybill (Lawyer-Judge) 10 Jul 1798
Thomas R. (Doctor) 1802
James (Doctor)
Nancy
John T.
Annie B.

Sarah married Wilkins Jackson-Jones 1801. Jeremiah married Susan Rymes 1820 Putnam Co. Henry Graybill married 1823 Mary Ann Davis. Benjamin B married Jasper 1823 Eliza C. Thurmond.

Notes on John:
He was born in 1759 according to DAR research in Wash. file..tomb inscription. Died 1842

1784 Apr. 14..Is this the John..Ga who got 287 1/2 acres, 1000 acres also?

1786-1790 Deed Bk. #1 (Old Books A & B)-Greene Co. Ga. Jno Lamar,Frances.

1787 Jan 18 John Lamar sold Wilkes 250 acres, now Greene, Granted him by Gov. Houston--signed John Jr.

1787-1796 Will Bk. A. Mentioned in wills of others: John and Thomas Lamar.

1788 Mar 20 John Lamar and Frances his wife of Greene bought land Jan 21. 1788 Grant 15 Mar 1785 John sold Thomas Lamar Witness Greene Co Ga.

1788 20 Mar page 210-212 John and Frances his wife of Green Co to John Thomas of Wilkes Co. for 200 pds. Lawful money of Ga. 287 1/2 acres on waters of Shoulderbone Creek, Orig. granted John Low 14 Jul 1787, sold said Low to John Lamar 21 Jan 1788.

1788 May 8, pages 158-9 John of Greene to Edmund Knowles of same, planter for 20 lbs specie, 125 acres on the waters of Shoulderbone Creek adj. William Maddux, Thos. Lamar, part of a 250 acres tract originally granted the said Lamar 15 Mar 1785 Signed John Wit. Thos Lamar, Hillery Phillips, Henry Graybill JP.

1790 Feb 21 John and Frances his wife of Greene bought Land. Francis renounced dower.

1792 Jan 17 John Lamar of Richmond Co. Ga to John Lamar Jr of Greene (nephew?) for 100 lbs 2871/2 acres on a fork of Buffaloe Creek. John Lamar, Wit Zachariah Jr Witness Zachariah Lamar Jr, B.W. Breedlove. From Hancock Co Ga Early Records Wash. Mem. Library

1794-15 Mar Hancock Co, GA, Book D, page 376. John LAMAR of Hancock County and Franky, his wife, to Thomas Airs of same place for the sum of one hundred pounds sterling for a tract of land containing two hundred nineteen acres being part of an eight hundrd acre tract granted to Robert Middleton on 21 Feb 1785 in Wilkes Co, GA, now Hancock Co on Shoulderbone and adjoining Williamson's and others. Wit: William Mornix, Joshua King and James Harvey, J.P.. Reg: 07 May 1800.

1794-02 Dec Hancock Co, GA, Book B, page 384. John LAMAR of Hancock County to William Williams of same place for the sum of nine hundred pounds sterling for a tract of land containing two hundred and thirty acres in Hancock County on the waters of Rocky and Island Creek, adjoining Clemon's land formerly called Smith's land and Glascock's land called in plat of this land when first surveyed, vacant, and by Grey's land also called vacant, by Felps land and Barren's land. Wit: Jas. Harvey and Lewis Barnes.

1796-15 Mar Hancock Co, GA, Book B, page 536. John LAMAR of Hancock County to John Pinkston of same place for the sum of five hundred for a tract ofand in Hancock County on the Dry Fork of the Buffalo Creek, containing two hundred eighty seven and a half acres adjoining Bert Wyche and by vacant land. Signed by John LAMAR and Frances LAMAR. Wit: Benj. Thompson and John Breedlove.

1797 Deed Book P Edgefield SC John Lamar, Thomas Lamar and James Lamar of Hancock Co. sons and heirs of Jeremiah Lamar dec. sold lands to Jonas Griffin in Edgefield, formerly Granville Co. lying on the Savannah River. Deed signed by Frances wife of John and Betsy wife of Thomas. (James wife Caty Richardson did not sign. She had married John prior to this as shown from will of Daniel Richardson Mar 29, 1796 Hancock 1797)

1798 Jan 18 Pages 29-30 John of state and county aforesaid to Michael Gilbert of same (Greene) for 100 pds. spcie 250 acres in Wilkes Co but now taken into Greene, bounded on all sides by Joseph Anthony's land and Smith's survey , originally granted the said Lamar by Gov. Houston. Signed John Lamar Jr. Wit. Hen. Graybill JP

1799-12 Aug Hancock Co, GA, Book D, page 180. John LAMAR of Hancock County to Blitha Brawton, Sr., of same place for the sum of five hundred dollars for a tract of land containing one hundred and five acres in Hancock Co on the waters of Shoulderbone Creek adjoining Moses Powell's nd by Thomas Cooper's, deceased, and Obadiah Richardson's land, by Risdon Moore, Jr's land and by Jesse Ellis' land. It being part of two tracts of land, the one originally granted to John LAMAR on 15 Mar 1785 and the other was granted to Joseph Turnbull on 06 Oct 1784. Wit: Hen. Graybill, J.J.C. and James Bynum. Reg: 23rd Sept 1799.

1805-Jan. 5. It is provided that my brother James and his wife Caty or either of them who may survive the other, shall have the use of as much land as they may cultivate during life..etc. Witness Th. Lamar Jr John Ex for Martin Deadwilder Jones Co WB 12 1808-1850 mentions Father

1808 Jan. 4 pg. 313 John Johnston of Elbert to John Lamar of Baldwin 202 1/2 acres 9th Dist of Baldwin waters of Cedar Creek.

1808 Jan. 8 Benjamin Brown of Wilkinson Co to John Lamar of Baldwin for $1000.00 202 1/2 acres 9th Dist of Baldwin originally lot #195 bounded by lot #212 or northwest on SW by lot #195 on SE by lot #189. Wit. Th. Lamar Jr. p 307

1808 Jan. 28 John Pierce of Wilkes Co to John Lamar of Baldwin 202 1/2 acres in Jones on waters of Cedar Creek 9th Dist lot #195 bounded by lots 196,213. p 311

1808 Putnam Co. Deed Book A p 145 John Lamar of Baldwin makes deed of gift 4 Apr 1808 to present heirs of my brother James Lamar, Zachariah, Fannie,John, Polly and Dent certain lands in Baldwin, original grant to Joseph Wells, signed by Gov. Milledge Jan 5, 1805. It is provided that my brother James and his wife Caty or either of them who may survive the other shall have use of as much land as they may cultivate during life..etc. Witness by, among others Thomas Lamar Jr. (to destinguish him from Col.Thomas Lamar one of the eldest, and most influential men in Hancock Co, in which he represented in the celebrated constitutional convention of 1798) This deed would indicate that James had suffered some reverses of fortune, perhaps a collapse of physical vigor through the effects of disease or injuries received in battle? In James later will he leaves all property to 3 children who seem to have been less fortunate and to other 7 who seem to be well provided for he gives 5 shillings each. Among the latter is "Caty" Lamar and Obediah Richardson who is appt. Ex. and one of the most successful men of his day.

1808 Apr. 4 Book A p 145 Deeds Putnam Co. Ga. John of Baldwin makes deed of gift to the present heirs of my brother James to wit: Zachariah, Fannie, John, Polly and Dent to certain lands in Baldwin Co. original grant to Joseph Wells signed by Gov. Milledge

1808 Dec. 13 P 315 Edmund Bradford of Jones to John Lamar of Baldwin for $75 land in Jones lot #213 9th Dist. of NS of Cedar Creek 77 1/2 acres Wit. Jeremiah Lamar

1808 Dec. 24 p 308 John Breedlove of County of Putnam to John Lamar of Baldwin for $500.00 202 1/2 acres in Jones on waters of Potato Creek lot #211 in 9th Dist. Wit. Thomas Lamar, John Gresham Jr.

1810-Source: Georgia Journal, Volume One (Genealogical Abstracts from the Georgia Journal, Milledgeville Newspaper, 1809-1818 by Fred K. and Emilie Hartz--10 Oct 1810-word for word states: Will be sold on Monday, 17 of December next, at Greene Co. courthouse, that valuable tract of land belonging to the estate of James Sansom, deceased, containing 540 acres, situate within 5 miles of Greensboro.Signed, E. Park and JOHN LAMAR (Executors).

1813 Tax List-Putnam Co. Ga. Capt. Jacob Lindsey's Dist. John Lamar & Samuel Breedlove (also Th. Breedlove in another Dist.) 1818 Tax Digest John Lamar 202 1/2 acres Twiggs lived Jones. Granted Parnell. (Zach Booth had 2021/2 also.)

1830 Census Jones Co. Ga. Pg. 474 image 90 - Zachariah Lamar, John Lamar, James Lamar

1835 Jun. 12 Fri. Delegates to the state Rights Co. John Lamar Bibb Co.

1837-10-17-1837-1-2-1843 Filing and probation of will of John... wife Frances Children Henry G., John, Sara Jackson, Mentioned Grandchildren John Hubert, Jeremiah,Thomas B.,children of dec'd son Benj.B. Philip, Thomas, Frances, Eveline

1837 Abstracted Wills of Ga. Jeanette Austin page 61 John 10-17-1837

1-2-1843 Wife: Frances Children James,Henry,John,Sarah Jackson. Grandchildren John Hubert, Jeremiah Lamar, Thomas B. Lamar; Philip, Henry, Thomas, Frances and Evelien Lamar, children of deceased son, Benjamin B. Lamar. Sons: James, Henry G. and John exrs. Bk. A-B To my beloved wife Frances, In case of her death, willed to my son John.

To my dtr Sarah Jackson, My son James Lamar, To my son Henry G Lamar, To John Lamar with all the land I won in Jones Co. To Grandson John Herbert now of state of Al. land in Lee Co drawn by me To my grandson Jeremiah Lamar and Grandson Thomas B Lamar land in Wilkinson County on Oconee River Oct. 17 1837 Wit. Philip Thurmond et all.

Listed in Jones County Georgia Military - Rev Soldiers buried in Jones File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by GenieAnn@aol.com Table of Contents page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/jones.htm Georgia Table of Contents: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm List is based on Mrs. Carolyn Williams "History of Jones County". Additional information contributed by researchers. These Revolutionary Soldiers (while living in Jones County) drew in the land lottery (see the specific year). This land was located in the Cherokee Lands(northwestern section of Georgia). Many "fortunate drawers" never moved to the land, but sold it instead. The deed of the sale would be in the county in which the land is located today. Name Date of Lottery Where Buried es, Sr. 1832 Jones Co. Lamar, John 1827

My line is Sara Lamar married Wilkins Jackson-had Rebecca married W. Nathaniel Raines, had Julia P. married George A. Brown had Wm. Nathaniel Brown married Mary Jane McMichael had Wm. Eudonah Brown married Georgia Judson Roberts had my Father Eudonah Causey Brown-had me Geraldine.

Submitted by Gerry Hill

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Joseph Bonner
Birth: ABT. 1757 in Sussex County, VA
Death: 6 JAN 1825 in Jones County, GA
Marriage: Susannah (Heath)?
Marriage Date: ABT. 1780 in Prince George County, VA

Children:
- William Bonner b: 1781, m: Nancy Chappell
- Hubbard Bonner b: ABT. 1782 in Prince George County, VA, m: Rachel McGee
- Uriah m: Ann Tyner
- Susan b: 25 February 1791, m: Joseph McGee

Joseph was born ABT. 1750 in Sussex Co., VA, and died 06 JAN 1825 in Jones Co., GA. Susannah was born BEF. 1781 in Sussex/Prince George Co., VA. and died 12 JAN 1822 in Jones Co., GA. The burial site of Joseph and Susannah has not been located.

Fact 1: Soldier, Revolutionary War, VA

REVOLUTIONARY WAR SERVICE BY JOSEPH BONNER

Joseph Bonner was a soldier in Captain Nathaniel Fox's Company, 6th Virginia Battalion, commanded by Colonel James Hendricks during the American Revolution. The NSSAR (# 118709) and the NSDAR (# 686732) have approved his service.

Proof:
1. U. S. Archives records of service, B - 6 - VA, Records, 35745053, 35745131, 35745174, 35745218.
2. Knight, "GEORGIA'S ROSTER OF THE REVOLUTION", pP 342 & 345.
3. DAR, "PATRIOT INDEX".
A search of our Patriot Index provided the information found below.
BONNER, Joseph
Birth: VA Circa 1760
Service: VA
Rank: Pvt
Death: GA 6 Jan 1825
Patriot Pensioned: No
Widow Pensioned: No
Children Pensioned: No
Heirs Pensioned: No
Spouse: (1) Susannah X

Service: Soldier in Virginia; received land in Georgia: _Knight's_, p. 345. Drew land in 1820, Lottery District 27, Jones County, Georgia.

1820 Georgia Land Lottery:
Joseph Bonner, Revolutionary War Soldier living in Jones Co., GA and Harris MilitiaDistrict of said county drew:
Lot No. 127th in 27th District of orginal Early Co., GA (250 acres) and Lot No. 493 in 8th District of orginal Appling Co., GA (490 acres); (both areas having been reserved for drawing by indigent or invalid Revolutionary soldiers). Records have not been located to show weather he paid the required $18.00 grant fee for each lot: sold his land warrants: or let the land go by default.

Joseph Bonner moved from Prince George Co. VA to Wilkes County, GA and purchased 250 hundred acres bordering the Ogeechee River on the East which became Warren Co. GA in 1793. Land sold about 1803 and moved to Jones Co. GA near Haddock.

Joseph Bonner listed in 1805 Warren Co. GA Census, Zachrys District, Page 198.

Joseph Bonner left no will and his property was probably divided among his adult heirs by mutual agreement. (His wife died in 1823 and there were no minor heirs so an estate administration was not mandatory.)

Joseph Bonner, our earliest proved Bonner ancestor, lived in Prince George County, Virginia. His tract of land lay south of James River, an area which is often spoken of as the "Garden Spot of Virginia". He paid taxes on eight slaves in years 1782-87 after having served as a soldier of the Continental Line in the Revolution.

We would know more about him and perhaps his parents if the early records of Prince George had not been destroyed three times. Only a few are in existence. One treasured land deed shows him selling out to a Mr. Comer in 1790, and in April of 1791 he bought 130 acres in Wilkes County, Georgia for 100 pounds sterling.

George Washington had been in office less than two years when Joseph Bonner and his wife, Susannah, brought their children to a wilderness of fertile land. They had left an environment of culture and comfort to settle on an isolated spot on the Ogeechee River. All lands adjoining them were vacant except on the Southwest corner. In 1794, he bought another 200 acres in the same location and by now he was joined by two neighbors; Jones and Heath.

In spite of lonely hardships, our Joseph prospered. In 1605, he paid taxes on nine slaves and 200 acres of land. No sale of land is recorded and it is thought that his son Hubbard lived on the other 130 acres as Joseph signed for him on the tax record. These records are in Warren County GA. Joseph did not move from Wilkes to Warren. Wiikes was divided two years after he moved there and his home was then in Warren.

After 17 or 18 years in Wilkes-Warren, Joseph moved to a new county named Jones. He bought 202 acres in Jones in 1808, but he still lived in Warren another year. It was the custom, and a good one, to send slaves under supervision to build the new home and start clearing the land. His son Uriah went this time.

Tobacco was no longer the market crop. The mule drawn cotton gin was now in operation and farms grew larger and larger. It is hard to estimate the total acreage ownedby Joseph, but it was at least 600 acres along Commissioners Creek in the Southeastern part of the county.

While in Jones County, Joseph recorded gift deeds of 50 acres and the houses in which they lived to three of his children namely; William, Uriah and Susan. He also gave 3.5 acres to a church of unknown name or denomination.

Joseph's wife, Susannah, died 12 January 1822 in Jones County, Georgia. After her death, he started liquidating his holdings. He sold two farms for a total $1,950.00. He evidently wanted to manage his own affairs while he was living; he left no will, and no estate settlement is recorded.

There is no way of knowing his monetary returns from his yearly crops or how many slaves he owned in Jones County as there was no tax on them there.

Our old soldier died 06 January 1825, Jones County, Georgia. An effort has been made by a DAR Chapter to find his grave and mark it, but time has erased it from the face of the earth.

Children:
- William (1781-1852) m:Nancy Chappell, 27 April 1809
- Uriah (1785- ?) m: Ann Tyner, 05 July 1813
- Hubbard (1789-1812) m: Rachel McGee, Abt. 1799
- Susan (1791-1855) m: Joseph McGee, 03 December 1816

Very likely other children are: Caroline, James, Henry, Martha, Robert, Mildred, Sara and Reuben.

The above short story wrotten by Annie Catherine O'Malie Zieman, May 1972.

Survey of the old Fort Hill Cemetery, Fort Hawkins, Jones Co. GA, lists these Bonner names. Ft. Hawkins was part of Jones Co. in the early days.
E.F. Bonner
6/22/1860 - 12/21/1910
Bessie Bonner
1902-1976
G.C. Bonner
1890-1962
Lena W. Bonner
9/19/1869 - 10/24/1919

JONES COUNTY GA 1816 Tax Digest, CAPT. HARRIS' DISTRICT, No. 302
Uriah Bonner
Joseph Bonner
William Bonner

Submitted by: Robert F. Bonner, Carrollton, Georgia

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