Rachael Gurley

F, b. 28 October 1849, d. after 1930
FatherHenry Burch Gurley b. 21 Mar 1819, d. 8 Oct 1905
MotherRebecca Mills b. 28 Mar 1815, d. 26 Sep 1880
     Rachael Gurley was born on 28 October 1849 at Georgia.1,2 As of 1930, Rachael Gurley lived at Bloomington, Illinois.3 She died after 1930.4,3

Citations

  1. [S66] Notes on William Gurley, One of the First Settlers of Johnston Co., NC and Some of His Descendants;, p.3 Not sourced.
  2. [S154] July 2, 1860 Transcription, Columbia, Missouri, p.471 Household 295 listed Rachel as 10 years old.
  3. [S178] Gurley Family Research by Justus R. Moll, Typewritten Notes Western Historical Documents Collection, Letter from M.J. Gurley to Justus Moll dated September 28, 1930. "Henry B. gurley had 4 sons and 5 daughters, all dead but one, Rachel Jones. She lives at Bloomington, IL."
  4. [S66] Notes on William Gurley, One of the First Settlers of Johnston Co., NC and Some of His Descendants;, p.3 Bradley said living in 1930.

James Tarrant Gurley

M, b. 10 March 1821, d. 9 August 1892
FatherJohn Gurley b. 25 Dec 1783
MotherJane Tarrant b. bt 1790 - 1800
     James Tarrant Gurley was born on 10 March 1821 at South Carolina.1,2 He was enumerated with John Gurley on the census of 1840 at Union County, Georgia, as an unnamed male he was presumed to be the male 15-20 in the household.3 James Tarrant Gurley married Mary Ann Barton on 27 October 1842 at Gilmer County, Georgia.4,5,6 James Tarrant Gurley married Martha Paralie Richards on 3 December 1871.7 James Tarrant Gurley died on 9 August 1892 at Gaddiston, GA, at age 71.8 He was buried after 9 August 1892 at Mount Pleasant Church Cemetery #2, Gaddistown, Union County, Georgia.9

Family 1

Mary Ann Barton b. 5 Nov 1823, d. 16 Apr 1871
Children

Family 2

Martha Paralie Richards b. 24 May 1841, d. 2 Nov 1878

Citations

  1. [S66] Notes on William Gurley, One of the First Settlers of Johnston Co., NC and Some of His Descendants;, p.3 No source listed.
  2. [S749] Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 28 June 2020), memorial page for Pvt James Tarrant Gurley (10 Mar 1821–9 Aug 1892), Find a Grave Memorial no. 11300775, citing Mount Pleasant Church Cemetery #2, Gaddistown, Union County, Georgia, USA ; Maintained by Janice Pate (contributor 46985207) ., online unknown url, Gravestone reads March 10, 1821, died August 9, 1892.
  3. [S155] 1840 U.S. Census Union County, Georgia;, p.4 John Gurley's household included 1 male 15-20 who was not named.
  4. [S66] Notes on William Gurley, One of the First Settlers of Johnston Co., NC and Some of His Descendants;, p.3 Not sourced.
  5. [S255] One Barton Family from South Carolina, online www.eatel.net/~barton, "Mary Ann Barton was born in Hall Co., GA November 5, 1823. Mary died April 16, 1871 in Gaddistown, Union Co., Ga at 47 years of age." "She married James Tarrant Gurley in Gilmer Co., GA, 1841."
  6. [S750] Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 28 June 2020), memorial page for Mary Ann “Pollyann” Barton Gurley (5 Nov 1823–18 Apr 1871), Find a Grave Memorial no. 11300783, citing Mount Pleasant Church Cemetery #2, Gaddistown, Union County, Georgia, USA ; Maintained by Janice Pate (contributor 46985207) ., online unknown url, Mount Pleasant Church Cemetery #2, Gaddistown, Union County, GA Birth November 5, 1823, death April 18, 1871. Married Oct 27, 1842.
  7. [S941] FindAGrave Martha Paralie Richards Gurley 1841-1878, online https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11300778/…
  8. [S636] Dahlonega Mountain Signal, Dahlonega, GA, Dahlonega Mountain Signal, Dahlonega, GA,
    Friday August 12, 1892
    Death of James Gurley
    James Gurley, one of the oldest and most noted citizens of Gaddistown, died Aug. 9th 1892. Mr. Gurley had been a sufferer for some time from cancer of the throat, and the malady preyed upon his system until death relieved him of his sufferings. Mr. Gurley had been married three times. His last wife has no children, while his first wife was the mother of thirteen, and his second wife three.
    Mr. Gurley was one of the pioneer settlers of Gaddistown, having resided there fifty-three years. He was highly respected by his fellowman everywhere. He was a mason, and a member of the Baptist church nearly all his life. He has filled his mission on earth and has gone up higher, we hope, for his reward of a faithful servant, having done his duty toward man and his redeemer.
  9. [S749] Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 28 June 2020), memorial page for Pvt James Tarrant Gurley (10 Mar 1821–9 Aug 1892), Find a Grave Memorial no. 11300775, citing Mount Pleasant Church Cemetery #2, Gaddistown, Union County, Georgia, USA ; Maintained by Janice Pate (contributor 46985207) ., online unknown url, Gravestone in Mount Pleasant Church Cemetery #2 reads March 10, 1821, died August 9, 1892.
  10. [S154] July 2, 1860 Transcription, Columbia, Missouri, Mary R. Gurley was listed on the 1860 census as 13 years of age.
  11. [S154] July 2, 1860 Transcription, Columbia, Missouri, p.477, Household 333. Listed on the census as 12 years of age.
  12. [S154] July 2, 1860 Transcription, Columbia, Missouri, p.477, Household 333. James M. listed as 7 years of age.
  13. [S66] Notes on William Gurley, One of the First Settlers of Johnston Co., NC and Some of His Descendants;, p.3 Name is listed as "Joseph Marion Gurley who m. Maggie P. Besser, and were parents of Pauline, the wife of Grank G. Rodgers, of 140 Stanford Drive, San Antonino 1, Texas as of September 1946."
  14. [S66] Notes on William Gurley, One of the First Settlers of Johnston Co., NC and Some of His Descendants;, p.3 No source.
  15. [S154] July 2, 1860 Transcription, Columbia, Missouri, p.477, Household 333 listed Millie E. as 4 years old having been born in Georgia.
  16. [S154] July 2, 1860 Transcription, Columbia, Missouri, p.477, Household 333. Andrew J. is listed on the census, he was born in Georgia.
  17. [S154] July 2, 1860 Transcription, Columbia, Missouri, p.477, Household 333. Nancy R. is listed on the census as 1 and was born in Georgia.

John Gurley1

M, b. after 1717
FatherGeorge Gurley Senior2 b. 1697, d. 29 Dec 1770
     John Gurley July 7-8, 1740 p.487 DB5
Lease and Release. From Jas. Carter of Bartee County, NC to George Gurley of IW, for 3 pounds and for divers good causes, about 175 acres in IW, and bounded by William Sellers. The land is part of a patent granted to Thos. Carter on May 30, 1734. Signed - Jas (his mark) Carter, Prissilla (her mark) Carter. Witness - J. Edwards, Nicholas (his mark) Gurley Jno. (his mark) Gurley. Recorded July 28, 1740. (IW Deed 1736-1741 p. 68-69)

August 23, 1745
John GURLEY and wife Kezia GURLEY of Nottoway Parish to Nicholas GURLEY of the same 50 acres in Nottoway Parish on the north side of Dicks Swamp. Wit: Joseph COBB Jr., Catherine COBB and Henry FLOWERS. Signed by John GURLEY his mark and Kezia GURLEY her mark. (IW Deeds 1720-1732 & 1741-1749 p.88)


1750
It's interesting to note, that John witnessed the will of a William Edwards who had a daughter named Elizabeth.

John who died in Johnston Co. in 1795's wife was Elizabeth and by tradition has been noted in research as Elizabeth Edwards. He was born after 1717; based on his father's age. He was given a bequest of clothing in the will of George Gurley Senior on 12 August 1768 at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia; he left the following bequests: George Jr. the plantation, son John - clothing, daughter Mary West - bed, daughter Fathay Sellers 40 shillings, grandson George Edwards - a mare and all balance to be divided between son George Jr. and Ann Edwards. The will was signed by George Gurley's mark. Witnesses were William Thomas, Jesse Brasswell, and James Peding. George Jr. was named executor.3,4

Citations

  1. [S96] Blanche Adams Chapman, Wills and Administrations of Southampton County, Virginia 1749-1800 Book 1, p.85, "Gurley, George, St. of St. Luke Parish. Leg. loving wife; son George; son John; daughter Fathey Sellers; grandson George Edwards; residue of estate to George Gurley Jr. and Ann Edwards."
    Ex. son George Gurley
    Dated August 12, 1768
    Recorded January 10, 1771
    Wit. William Thomas, Jesse Braswell, James Peding

    Source: Southampton Will Book 2 p.362.
  2. [S182] Will of Geoge Gurley 1768 Southampton Co., VA Will Book 2, p.362: "I give bequeath & devise unto my loving son John Gurley all my waring cloaths."
  3. [S166] Letter, Justus R. Moll to John M. Bradley, January 1947, Item B-67. Cited source as Southampton County, Virginia Will Book 2, p.362. Additional item included a notorized transcription of the will.
  4. [S182] Will of Geoge Gurley 1768 Southampton Co., VA Will Book 2, p.362: he left the following bequests: George Jr. the plantation, son John - clothing, daughter Mary West - bed, daughter Fathay Sellers 40 shillings, grandson George Edwards - a mare and all balance to be divided between son George Jr. and Ann Edwards. The will was signed by George Gurley's mark. Witnesses were William Thomas, Jesse Brasswell, and James Peding. George Jr. was named executor.

Mary Gurley1

F, b. after 1717
FatherGeorge Gurley Senior2 b. 1697, d. 29 Dec 1770
     Mary Gurley was born after 1717; based on the age of her father.3

Citations

  1. [S96] Blanche Adams Chapman, Wills and Administrations of Southampton County, Virginia 1749-1800 Book 1, p.85, "Gurley, George, St. of St. Luke Parish. Leg. loving wife; son George; son John; daughter Mary West, daughter Fathey Sellers; grandson George Edwards; residue of estate to George Gurley Jr. and Ann Edwards."
    Ex. son George Gurley
    Dated August 12, 1768
    Recorded January 10, 1771
    Wit. William Thomas, Jesse Braswell, James Peding

    Source: Southampton Will Book 2 p.362.
  2. [S182] Will of Geoge Gurley 1768 Southampton Co., VA Will Book 2, p.362: " I give bequeath & demise unto my loving daughter
    W. Cary West the bed & furniture that went by the name of hers." On this transcription, she is listed probably in error as W. Cary West.
  3. [S182] Will of Geoge Gurley 1768 Southampton Co., VA Will Book 2, p.362.

Fathey Gurley1

F, b. after 1717
FatherGeorge Gurley Senior2 b. 1697, d. 29 Dec 1770
     Fathey Gurley was also known as Faithy. She was born after 1717; based on the age of her father. She received 40 Shillings in the will of George Gurley Senior on 12 August 1768 at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia; he left the following bequests: George Jr. the plantation, son John - clothing, daughter Mary West - bed, daughter Fathay Sellers 40 shillings, grandson George Edwards - a mare and all balance to be divided between son George Jr. and Ann Edwards. The will was signed by George Gurley's mark. Witnesses were William Thomas, Jesse Brasswell, and James Peding. George Jr. was named executor.3,4

Citations

  1. [S96] Blanche Adams Chapman, Wills and Administrations of Southampton County, Virginia 1749-1800 Book 1, p.85, "Gurley, George, St. of St. Luke Parish. Leg. loving wife; son George; son John; daughter Fathey Sellers; grandson George Edwards; residue of estate to George Gurley Jr. and Ann Edwards."
    Ex. son George Gurley
    Dated August 12, 1768
    Recorded January 10, 1771
    Wit. William Thomas, Jesse Braswell, James Peding

    Source: Southampton Will Book 2 p.362.
  2. [S182] Will of Geoge Gurley 1768 Southampton Co., VA Will Book 2, p.362: "I give bequeath & demise unto my loving Daughter Fathay Sellers 40 £ current money."
  3. [S166] Letter, Justus R. Moll to John M. Bradley, January 1947, Item B-67. Cited source as Southampton County, Virginia Will Book 2, p.362. Additional item included a notorized transcription of the will.
  4. [S182] Will of Geoge Gurley 1768 Southampton Co., VA Will Book 2, p.362: he left the following bequests: George Jr. the plantation, son John - clothing, daughter Mary West - bed, daughter Fathay Sellers 40 shillings, grandson George Edwards - a mare and all balance to be divided between son George Jr. and Ann Edwards. The will was signed by George Gurley's mark. Witnesses were William Thomas, Jesse Brasswell, and James Peding. George Jr. was named executor.

Ann Gurley1

F, b. circa 1735
FatherGeorge Gurley Senior2 b. 1697, d. 29 Dec 1770
     Ann Gurley was born circa 1735; based on the age of her father. She married Thomas Edwards circa 1760; based on age of children.3 Ann Gurley was noted as Ann Edwards and was left a bequest in the will of George Gurley Senior on 12 August 1768 at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia; he left the following bequests: George Jr. the plantation, son John - clothing, daughter Mary West - bed, daughter Fathay Sellers 40 shillings, grandson George Edwards - a mare and all balance to be divided between son George Jr. and Ann Edwards. The will was signed by George Gurley's mark. Witnesses were William Thomas, Jesse Brasswell, and James Peding. George Jr. was named executor.4,5

Ann Gurley was granted guardianship of her daughters Mary and Ann after the death of their father on 9 May 1782 at Southampton County, Virginia.6,3

Family

Thomas Edwards b. c 1715, d. c 1782
Children

Citations

  1. [S96] Blanche Adams Chapman, Wills and Administrations of Southampton County, Virginia 1749-1800 Book 1, p.85, "Gurley, George, St. of St. Luke Parish. Leg. loving wife; son George; son John; daughter Fathey Sellers; grandson George Edwards; residue of estate to George Gurley Jr. and Ann Edwards."
    Ex. son George Gurley
    Dated August 12, 1768
    Recorded January 10, 1771
    Wit. William Thomas, Jesse Braswell, James Peding

    Source: Southampton Will Book 2 p.362.
  2. [S182] Will of Geoge Gurley 1768 Southampton Co., VA Will Book 2, p.362: "Lastly my will & desire is that after my decd. my whole
    estate that shall be left after payment of my debts & legacies aforesd. to be equally divided between my son George Gurley Jur. & Ann Edwards."
  3. [S231] Virginia Pop Livingston, "Southampton County, Virginia Guardian Bonds", p176. Edwards, Ann, orphan of Thomas Edwards. Ann Edwards guardian, bond June 13, 1782, £200; George Gurley security.
  4. [S166] Letter, Justus R. Moll to John M. Bradley, January 1947, Item B-67. Cited source as Southampton County, Virginia Will Book 2, p.362. Additional item included a notorized transcription of the will.
  5. [S182] Will of Geoge Gurley 1768 Southampton Co., VA Will Book 2, p.362: he left the following bequests: George Jr. the plantation, son John - clothing, daughter Mary West - bed, daughter Fathay Sellers 40 shillings, grandson George Edwards - a mare and all balance to be divided between son George Jr. and Ann Edwards. The will was signed by George Gurley's mark. Witnesses were William Thomas, Jesse Brasswell, and James Peding. George Jr. was named executor.
  6. [S231] Virginia Pop Livingston, "Southampton County, Virginia Guardian Bonds", p177. Edwards, Mary, orphan of Thomas Edwards. Ann Edward guardian, bond 9 May 1782, £100; George Gurley security.
  7. [S182] Will of Geoge Gurley 1768 Southampton Co., VA Will Book 2, p.362: "I give bequeath & devise unto Grandson George Edwards my mare bridle & saddle."
  8. [S497] 1870 Census, unknown repository address.

George Edwards1

M, b. circa 1765
FatherThomas Edwards3 b. c 1715, d. c 1782
MotherAnn Gurley2 b. c 1735
     George Edwards was born circa 1765.4 He was left a bequest in the will of George Gurley Senior on 12 August 1768 at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia; he left the following bequests: George Jr. the plantation, son John - clothing, daughter Mary West - bed, daughter Fathay Sellers 40 shillings, grandson George Edwards - a mare and all balance to be divided between son George Jr. and Ann Edwards. The will was signed by George Gurley's mark. Witnesses were William Thomas, Jesse Brasswell, and James Peding. George Jr. was named executor.5,6

George Edwards and John Gurley were involved in a land transfer on 23 February 1773 at Johnston County, North Carolina, when John Gurley and Elizabeth sold to their nephew, George Edwards, 640 acres. This George Edwards wed Sarah Holt daughter of Charles and Joannah Revelle Holt of Southampton Co. VA and sister to James Holt of Southampton Co. VA. George Edwards is also the son of Ann Gurley Edwards of Southampton Co. VA, daughter of George Gurley of Southampton and sister to John. George would have been John's nephew.7

Citations

  1. [S66] Notes on William Gurley, One of the First Settlers of Johnston Co., NC and Some of His Descendants;, p.14, Will of George Gurley mentions his wife, without naming her, his son, John, daughters W. Cary West and Fathay Sellers, his grandson George Edwards, and concluded by leaving the balance of his estate to be divided "between my son, George Jr. and Ann Edwards (his daughter)."
  2. [S182] Will of Geoge Gurley 1768 Southampton Co., VA Will Book 2, p.362: "I give bequeath & devise unto Grandson George Edwards my mare bridle & saddle."
  3. [S231] Virginia Pop Livingston, "Southampton County, Virginia Guardian Bonds", p176. Edwards, Ann, orphan of Thomas Edwards. Ann Edwards guardian, bond June 13, 1782, £200; George Gurley security.
  4. [S231] Virginia Pop Livingston, "Southampton County, Virginia Guardian Bonds", p176. Edwards, Ann, orphan of Thomas Edwards. Ann Edwards guardian, bond June 13, 1782, £200; George Gurley security. George was not listed as a minor orphan with his siblings after the death of his father in 1782.
  5. [S166] Letter, Justus R. Moll to John M. Bradley, January 1947, Item B-67. Cited source as Southampton County, Virginia Will Book 2, p.362. Additional item included a notorized transcription of the will.
  6. [S182] Will of Geoge Gurley 1768 Southampton Co., VA Will Book 2, p.362: he left the following bequests: George Jr. the plantation, son John - clothing, daughter Mary West - bed, daughter Fathay Sellers 40 shillings, grandson George Edwards - a mare and all balance to be divided between son George Jr. and Ann Edwards. The will was signed by George Gurley's mark. Witnesses were William Thomas, Jesse Brasswell, and James Peding. George Jr. was named executor.
  7. [S858] Johnston County Deed Book H, Number 1 1770-1778.

Peterson Gurley1

M, b. between 1775 and 1780, d. circa 1828
FatherRev Joseph Gurley b. 12 Oct 1751, d. c 1816
     Peterson Gurley was born between 1775 and 1780; a document was filed with the Southampton County, Virginia clerk's office in 1781 that listed Peterson as the son of Joseph and Martha Gurley.2,3,4 He witnessed the legal doc of Rev Joseph Gurley on 27 March 1779 at Southampton County, Virginia; that read as follows... "Joseph Gurley of So'n for love to children Elizabeth Gurley, Henry Gurley, Peterson Gurley, children of Jos. and Martha Gurley, slaves Amey, Joan and Sam after death of Jos. and Martha. Also sorrel mare bought of Jesse Drew, black mare, alll cattle and hogs, hosehold furniture, plantation utensils and all estate, etc. and covenants ... said Joseph Gurley doth consent and agree that in case the said Joseph gets intoxicated with spirituous liquor and uses his family more especially his wife with Barbarity, or appears to be making waste of the above mentioned estate, for William Peterson and Thomas Turner or either of them to take the said estate out of the said Gurley's possession in behalf and for the maintenance of the above mentioned children and the said Joseph Gurley, all the right tile interest properly claim and demand which he hath in the said estate above named to have and to hold .... for said chilren."5,6,7
Peterson Gurley was named on a note that he owed Aaron Askew $18. Askew ran an ad in the Edenton and North Carolina General Advertiser asking for return of the note on 25 November 1811 at Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina.8 He married Jane Montgomery circa 1822 at Winton, Herford County, North Carolina.9 Peterson Gurley died circa 1828.10

Family

Jane Montgomery b. c 1790, d. 23 Aug 1855
Children

Citations

  1. [S18] William S. Powell, Dictionary of North Carolina Biography Vol.2 D-G, p.385, "He (Joseph Gurley) had married Martha Peterson and left at least two sons, John & Peterson."
  2. [S18] William S. Powell, Dictionary of North Carolina Biography Vol.2 D-G, p.385.
  3. [S166] Letter, Justus R. Moll to John M. Bradley, January 1947, Item 61 Cites Southampton County Deed Book 5, p.482 a document was filed that looks like a will but, includes provisions for Joseph Gurley's estate if he drinks or abuses his family. "January 31, 1781. Joseph Gurley signed for love to Children Eliza Gurley, Henry Gurley, Peterson Gurley, children of Jos. and Martha Gurley..."
  4. [S432] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Peterson Gurley Household 1 Male 16-25.
  5. [S166] Letter, Justus R. Moll to John M. Bradley, January 1947, Item B-61 Cited source: Southampton DB 5, p.492 "Joseph Gurley (signed) for love to children Eliza Gurley, Henry Gurley, Peterson Gurley, children of Jos. and Martha Gurley, slaves Amey, Joan and Sam after the death of Jos. and Martha."
  6. [S205] Unknown author, "Unrecorded Southampton County Deeds", p.171.
  7. [S310] Unkown, "Unrecorded Southampton Deeds", p. 171.
  8. [S418] Raymond Fouts, Edenton and North Carolina General Advertiser 1810-12, Item 649 Peterson Gurley owed Aaron Askew $18 via a note. Askew lost a red pocket book that contained the note. He ran an ad on November 25, 1811 asking for the return of the pocket book and note.
  9. [S30] Albert E. Gurley, AE Gurley, Gurley Family History 1897, p.227 Not sourced.
  10. [S30] Albert E. Gurley, AE Gurley, Gurley Family History 1897, p.227 date listed, not sourced.
  11. [S30] Albert E. Gurley, AE Gurley, Gurley Family History 1897, p.227.

John Gurley1

M, b. after 1772
FatherRev Joseph Gurley2 b. 12 Oct 1751, d. c 1816
     John Gurley was born after 1772; based on age.

Citations

  1. [S18] William S. Powell, Dictionary of North Carolina Biography Vol.2 D-G, p.385, "He had married Martha Peterson and left at least two sons, John & Peterson."
  2. [S817] NC pedia Joseph Gurley Oct 12, 1751-1816, online https://www.ncpedia.org/biography/gurley-joseph, There is no record of Gurley after 1816, and it is assumed that he died around that time in Bertie County. He had married Martha Peterson and left at least two sons, John and Peterson.

Jane Montgomery

F, b. circa 1790, d. 23 August 1855
     Jane Montgomery was born circa 1790.1 She married Peterson Gurley, son of Rev Joseph Gurley, circa 1822 at Winton, Herford County, North Carolina.2 Jane Montgomery was There is a collection of letters all addrssed to Mrs. Jane Gurley of Windsor, NC. The collection is housed in the Souther Historical Collection at the University of North Carolina Library, Chapel Hill it is called the "Jane Gurley Papers 1830-41". These letters were from cousins and Matild Gurley aka Turner, a slave formerly of Windsor. between 1830 and 1841.3 She died on 23 August 1855 at Bertie County, North Carolina.1

Family

Peterson Gurley b. bt 1775 - 1780, d. c 1828
Children

Citations

  1. [S29] Gurley Family Gravestone, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Windsor United Methodist Church cemetery located at the corner of South Queen & Water Streets in the Historic District. Bertie County Methodist Cemetery, Windsor, N.C. Gravestone Inscription reads: JAN W. GURLEY. D.8-23-1855, age 65.
  2. [S30] Albert E. Gurley, AE Gurley, Gurley Family History 1897, p.227 Not sourced.
  3. [S936] Southern Historical Collection, University of North Carolina Library, Chapel Hill, The Jane Gurley Papers 1830-41; unknown film.

William Peterson Gurley

M, b. 25 December 1825, d. 10 September 1887
FatherPeterson Gurley1 b. bt 1775 - 1780, d. c 1828
MotherJane Montgomery b. c 1790, d. 23 Aug 1855
     William Peterson Gurley was born on 25 December 1825 at Windsor, Bertie County, North Carolina.2,3 He married Sarah Elizabeth Smallwood on 15 February 1846 at Bertie County, North Carolina.4,5 William Peterson Gurley married Agnes B. Simmons after 5 January 1865 at Bertie County, North Carolina.6,7 William Peterson Gurley married Annie Eliza Mc Glaughon on 27 March 1867.8,9 William Peterson Gurley married Elizabeth Jane Hines on 1 November 1868 at Bertie County, North Carolina.8,10 William Peterson Gurley served he was Bertie County probate judge. in 1870 at Bertie County, North Carolina.11 He was a merchant selling goods and services between 1877 and 1878 at Windsor, Bertie County, North Carolina.12 He served as clerk of the Superior Court between 1877 and 1878 at Windsor, Bertie County, North Carolina.13 He died on 10 September 1887 at Windsor, Bertie County, North Carolina, at age 61.14 He was buried after 10 September 1887 at Windsor United Methodist Church, Windsor, Bertie County, North Carolina.15

Family 1

Sarah Elizabeth Smallwood d. 20 Jun 1863
Children

Family 2

Agnes B. Simmons b. 1830, d. 30 Jun 1866
Child

Family 3

Annie Eliza Mc Glaughon d. 2 May 1868
Child

Family 4

Elizabeth Jane Hines d. a Jan 1904
Children

Citations

  1. [S30] Albert E. Gurley, AE Gurley, Gurley Family History 1897, p.227.
  2. [S29] Gurley Family Gravestone, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Windsor United Methodist Church cemetery located at the corner of South Queen & Water Streets in the Historic District. Bertie County Methodist Cemetery, Windsor, N.C. Inscription states: "Gurley, Willi[a?]m      12-25-1825      9-10-1887. "
  3. [S30] Albert E. Gurley, AE Gurley, Gurley Family History 1897, p.227, The date (Dec. 25, 1824) listed by A.E. Gurley is possibly in error. I have used the gravestone inscription instead.
  4. [S8] A.E. Gurley Notes;, p.23 undocumented.
  5. [S295] Ancestry.com North Carolina Marriage Bonds 1741-1864, online www.ancestry.com, Bride: Sarah E Smallwood Groom: William P Gurley Bond Date: 12 Feb 1846 County: Bertie Record #: 01 026 Bondsman: John S. Webb; Jonathan S Tayloe Bond #: 000002893.







  6. [S8] A.E. Gurley Notes;, p.23 indicated January 6, 1865.
  7. [S295] Ancestry.com North Carolina Marriage Bonds 1741-1864, online www.ancestry.com, Bride: Agnes B Simmons Groom: William P Gurley Bond Date: 05 Jan 1865 County: Bertie Record #: 02 010 Bond #: 000004017
    Marriage Date: 05 Jan 1865 Performed By: Geo M Robertson, Minister of the Gospel.







  8. [S8] A.E. Gurley Notes;, p.23.
  9. [S30] Albert E. Gurley, AE Gurley, Gurley Family History 1897, p.228.
  10. [S375] Raymond Parker Fouts, Marriages of Bertie County, NC, p.39 William P. Gurley and Elizabeth H. Hines married 1 Nov., 1868,.
  11. [S548] 1870 U.S. Census North Carolina Bertie County, online http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/bertie/census/1870/…, William Gurley 45, listed as probate judge.
  12. [S146] A.M. Rev. L. Branson, NC Business Directory 1877 and 1878, p.34.
  13. [S146] A.M. Rev. L. Branson, NC Business Directory 1877 and 1878, p.33 W.P. Gurley served as clerk of the Superior Court.
  14. [S29] Gurley Family Gravestone, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Windsor United Methodist Church cemetery located at the corner of South Queen & Water Streets in the Historic District. Bertie County Methodist Cemetery, Windsor, N.C. Inscription states: "Gurley, William born 12-25-1825 died 9-10-1887 " Include masonic symbol.
  15. [S29] Gurley Family Gravestone, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Windsor United Methodist Church cemetery located at the corner of South Queen & Water Streets in the Historic District. Bertie County Methodist Cemetery, Windsor, N.C. Inscription states: "Gurley, William 12-25-1825 9-10-1887 " Includes masonic symbol.

Annie Elizabeth Gurley

F, b. after 1822
FatherPeterson Gurley b. bt 1775 - 1780, d. c 1828
MotherJane Montgomery b. c 1790, d. 23 Aug 1855
     Annie Elizabeth Gurley died.1 She was born after 1822.2

Citations

  1. [S30] Albert E. Gurley, AE Gurley, Gurley Family History 1897, p.227 "died in infancy."
  2. [S30] Albert E. Gurley, AE Gurley, Gurley Family History 1897, p.227 "died in infancy" not sourced.

Rachel Gurley

F, b. after 1810
FatherJohn Gurley b. 25 Dec 1783
MotherJane Tarrant b. bt 1790 - 1800
     Rachel Gurley was born after 1810.

Louise Gurley

F, b. after 1810
FatherJohn Gurley b. 25 Dec 1783
MotherJane Tarrant b. bt 1790 - 1800
     Louise Gurley was born after 1810.

Mary Gurley

F, b. 1828
FatherJohn Gurley b. 25 Dec 1783
MotherJane Tarrant b. bt 1790 - 1800
     Mary Gurley was born in 1828 at Georgia.1

Citations

  1. [S477] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, p.272/3 John Gurley household includes: John 66 born in North Carolina, Mary Gurley 52 also born in North Carolina, Mary A Gurley 22 born in Georgia. Neither Mary's were able to read or write. John was a farmer with property value at $500.

Martha Gurley

F, b. after 1815
FatherJohn Gurley b. 25 Dec 1783
MotherJane Tarrant b. bt 1790 - 1800
     Martha Gurley was born after 1815.

Willis Gurley1

M, b. circa 1800
FatherIsham Gurley2 b. 13 Jan 1759, d. a 29 Oct 1836
MotherSally Smith b. 1756, d. c May 1788
     Willis Gurley was born circa 1800 at North Carolina. He Might be the Willis who married Lydia in Johnston Co. on Feb. 26, 1833 according to Bradley research.

Family
Child

Citations

  1. [S8] A.E. Gurley Notes;, p.9, Gurley states that the names of the children of Isom Gurley Sr. are based on a visit with Henry Burch Gurley at his home in Gaddistown, GA in 1898.
  2. [S659] Pioneer Families of Henderson County, TN, online http://genealogytrails.com/tenn/henderson/…, Willis was the son of Pvt. Isham Gurley, a Revolutionary War veteran.
  3. [S659] Pioneer Families of Henderson County, TN, online http://genealogytrails.com/tenn/henderson/…, My gr-grandfather, Isham Gurley was the son of Willis and Eliza Gurley...was born in Massac County, IL and grew up in Carroll and Tallahatchie Counties in MS.

Isham Gurley Jr.1

M, b. 17 May 1797, d. 8 July 1861
FatherIsham Gurley2 b. 13 Jan 1759, d. a 29 Oct 1836
MotherSally Smith b. 1756, d. c May 1788
     Isham Gurley Jr. was also known as Isom. He was born on 17 May 1797 at Johnston County, North Carolina; According to a petition made by Isom Jr. as a Vetern of the War of 1812, his year of birth would have been in 1797. Additionally, Isom is listed in the 1850 Census of Tishomingo Co., Mississippi as being 52.3,4,5 He began military service on 1 February 1815 with Captain McClure's Company of the North Carolina Militia.6 He was mustered into service when the Haywood County militia was called into service for the United States. on 1 March 1815 at Wadesborough, Anson County, North Carolina.7 He married Sarah Gaddy on 12 January 1817.8,2 Isham Gurley Jr. was issued a U.S. land patent when he purchased another 80 acres on 20 September 1839 at Pickens County, Alabama.9 He was issued a U.S. land patent when he purchased 80 acres on 20 September 1839 at Pickens County, Alabama.10 He wasgranted a pension in the form of Bounty land for his service in the "War of 1812." on 13 March 1855 at Tishomingo County, Mississippi.11 He died on 8 July 1861 at Tishimingo, Mississippi, at age 64.8,12 He was buried after 8 July 1861 at Bethany Cemetery, Tishomingo County, Mississippi; Inscription: Son of Nancy and Isham Gurley, Sr. Born May 17, 1797 NC Died July 8, 1861 MISS.
Husband of Sarah Gaddy who departed this life Dec 15, 1851.13

Family

Sarah Gaddy b. 17 Jan 1798, d. 15 Dec 1851
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] A.E. Gurley Notes;, p.9, Gurley states that the names of the children of Isom Gurley Sr. are based on a visit with Henry Burch Gurley at his home in Gaddistown, GA in 1898.
  2. [S635] Jean Bower, Findagrave.com, Isham Gurley Jr. 1796-1861, Bethany Cemetery, Tishomingo County, Mississippi, Isham Gurley Jr. Birth May 17, 1796, NC. Death July 8, 1861, MS Inscription reads, "Isham Gurley, Jr., Son of Nancy & Isham Gurley Sr. Born May 17, 1796 NC ...husband of Sarah Gaddy who departed this life Dec 15, 1851."
  3. [S53] Certificate, unknown spouses' names marriage, Submitted by: O. Jay Gatten c/o Universal Genealogy CEnter, 57 West South Temple #610, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101.
  4. [S66] Notes on William Gurley, One of the First Settlers of Johnston Co., NC and Some of His Descendants;, p.9 transcription of bounty papers stated "March 13, 1855... Isham Gulry age 58."
  5. [S635] Jean Bower, Findagrave.com, Isham Gurley Jr. 1796-1861, Bethany Cemetery, Tishomingo County, Mississippi, Isham Gurley Jr. Birth May 17, 1797, NC. Death July 8, 1861, MS.
  6. [S66] Notes on William Gurley, One of the First Settlers of Johnston Co., NC and Some of His Descendants;, p.10 "Official Records show... "Isham Gurley, private, Captain James McClure's Co., Col. Grances Lenore's Reg. N. Car. Militia, Discharged about Feb. 1, 1815, War of 1812."
  7. [S59] North Carolina Office of Adjunct General, North Carolina Soldiers of the War of 1812, p.138 lists soldiers of Haywood County - name is spelled Isom. p.139 discusses the dates soldiers were called into duty.
  8. [S53] Certificate, unknown spouses' names marriage, Submitted by: O. Jay Gatten c/o Universal Genealogy CEnter, 57 West South Temple #610, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101Recieved from Michelle Roberts e-mail address Jan 2, 1999.
  9. [S250] U.S. Government Offical Web Site for Federal Patents, Isham Gurley, Alabama patent dated September 20, 1839. Serial number: AL2640__.493. Described as Aliquot Parts W½SW Sec 21 Twnshp 19-S Range 14-W Pickens Co., AL.


  10. [S250] U.S. Government Offical Web Site for Federal Patents, Isham Gurley, Alabama patent dated September 20, 1839. Serial number: AL2590__.079. Described as Aliquot Parts E½NE Sec 28 Twnshp 19-S Range 14-W Pickens Co., AL.
  11. [S66] Notes on William Gurley, One of the First Settlers of Johnston Co., NC and Some of His Descendants;, Bradley located and transcribed Isham Gurley Jr. application for bounty land which he was entitled to based under the Bounty Land for Soldiers Act of 1851.
  12. [S635] Jean Bower, Findagrave.com, Isham Gurley Jr. 1796-1861, Bethany Cemetery, Tishomingo County, Mississippi, Isham Gurley Jr. Birth May 17, 1796, NC. Death July 8, 1861, MS.
  13. [S635] Jean Bower, Findagrave.com, Isham Gurley Jr. 1796-1861, Bethany Cemetery, Tishomingo County, Mississippi, Isham Gurley Jr. Birth May 17, 1796, NC. Death July 8, 1861, Mississippi. Son of Nancy and Isham Gurley, Dr. Husband of Sarah Gaddy.

Lewis Gurley1

M, b. circa 1789
FatherIsham Gurley b. 13 Jan 1759, d. a 29 Oct 1836
MotherSally Smith b. 1756, d. c May 1788
     Lewis Gurley was born circa 1789.2

Citations

  1. [S8] A.E. Gurley Notes;, p.9, Gurley states that the names of the children of Isom Gurley Sr. are based on a visit with Henry Burch Gurley at his home in Gaddistown, GA in 1898.
  2. [S66] Notes on William Gurley, One of the First Settlers of Johnston Co., NC and Some of His Descendants;, p.4 not sourced.

Henry Gurley1

M, b. circa 1781
FatherIsham Gurley b. 13 Jan 1759, d. a 29 Oct 1836
MotherSally Smith b. 1756, d. c May 1788
     Henry Gurley was born circa 1781.2 He was issued a U.S. land patent purchased an additional 80 acres on 22 April 1824 at Pickens County, Alabama.3 He was issued a U.S. land patent purchased 80 acres on 22 April 1824 at Pickens County, Alabama.4

Citations

  1. [S8] A.E. Gurley Notes;, p.9, Gurley states that the names of the children of Isom Gurley Sr. are based on a visit with Henry Burch Gurley at his home in Gaddistown, GA in 1898.
  2. [S66] Notes on William Gurley, One of the First Settlers of Johnston Co., NC and Some of His Descendants;, p.4 Not sourced.
  3. [S250] U.S. Government Offical Web Site for Federal Patents, Henry Gurley, Alabama patent dated April 22, 1824. Serial number:AL0680__.260. Described as Aliquot Parts W½SW Sec 36 Twnshp 19-S Range 17-W Pickens Co., AL.

  4. [S250] U.S. Government Offical Web Site for Federal Patents, Henry Gurley, Alabama patent dated April 22, 1824. Serial number:AL0680__.259. Described as Aliquot Parts E½SW Sec 36 Twnshp 19-S Range 17-W Pickens Co., AL.