William BOHANNON
1730 Virginia - 1819 Tennessee
Documentation on William and his descendants:
Possible parents:
1) Joseph Bohannon and Elizabeth Neville had son William Bohannon born 19 Nov 1730 in Essex
County, Virginia; christened 30 Nov 1730, Christ Church, Essex or Middlesex County, Virginia.
Elizabeth Married (2) Thomas Faulkner.
2) John Bohannon and Agnes had son William Bohannon born 3 Jan 1730 in Essex or Middlesex
County, Virginia; christened 17 Jan 1730
3) Henry Bohannon and Ann Booton. Possibly the Henry who died 2 Jul 1740 in Essex or Middlesex
County, Virginia. Ann married (2) Robert Tureman. Their son William has a wife Ruth. Henry
and Ann went from Middlesex to Culpeper to Orange counties, Virginia
Not possible parents:
1) Dunkin Bohannon and Sarah had a son William but he was dead before April 1753.
A William Bohannan died 20 Sep 1732 in Essex County, Virginia (I don't know who he is.)
4 Jan 1753 Birth of William's daughter Frances. Frances married Henry Jones.
1753, Culpeper County, Virginia, Will Book “A”, p. 22, William BOHANNON and Elliott BOHANNON
appear on the Will of Robert TUREMAN, decd. (See Will Book “A”, Ambrose Bohannon p. 14, 83, 93,
110; Elliot Bohannon 1754 p. 23, 24, 38, 52, 53, 59, 65, 67, 69)
27 Apr 1755 Birth of William's son John. John married Helen Cook, 7 Jan 1774, Pittsylvania County,
Virginia
Dec 1757 Birth of William's son Joshua. Joshua married Rhoda Cook (sister of Helen) abt. 1778 in Henry
County, Virginia and had one son.
Dec 1760 Birth of William's son William.
30 Nov 1763 Birth of William's daughter Anna. Anna married Jesse Young abt. 1780 in Henry County,
Virginia (See Rev. Pension File #7998 for James Young, 3 Sep 1832 age 77 living in Franklin Co., VA.
James was born 16 Jun 1755 in Orange Co., VA and at age 14 moved to what is now Franklin Co., VA.
Affadavits from: Moses green or Greer, Sam H. Woods, George Ferguson. Letter Nov 1928 to Lillian Sims
of Charleston, W.VA and May 1938 to Frances Young of Louisville, KY) (See also DAR File #566836)
7 Jul 1767 Birth of William's son Henry. Henry married Mary Matlock in 1784 in Henry County, Virginia.
He died in 1810 in White County, Tennessee
1769, Pittsylvania County, Virginia., Land Record Book 1737-1770, page 1 "The following are entries
copied from Majr. Drury Seths Old Book", p. 26 "The following Entries made since the Division of
Brunswick"
p. 450, 23 Apr 1769, "William BOHANNON 400 Acres Beg. on the Middle Ford of Beaver Cr. where
Ishams Line Crosses thence upon both sides."
p.452, 23 Apr 1769, "William BOHANNON and William ROBERTS 1200 acres in three surveys above
Robert's line whereon Nobusieness fork thence off"
20 May 1769 Birth of William's daughter Elizabeth. Elizabeth married Jesse Cook, 1 Sep 1785 in Henry
County, Kentucky. He was killed 28 Apr 1792 at Innis Fort. She then married Joseph Edrington in
Woodford County, Kentucky. He died 25 Jul 1826 in Hickman County, Kentucky.
27 Sep 1771 Birth of William's daughter Lucy. Lucy married John MULLINS 3 Sep 1787 in Franklin
County, Virginia
25 Feb 1773, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Order Book 2, p. 97, Mary the wife of John COOK
26 Feb 1773, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Order Book 2, p. 108, "William Bohanan presented a
Certificate for taking up a Runaway negro which is Ordered to be Certified to the next General Assembly."
1773, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Old Survey Book 1 (1746-1782), p. 271-2, William BOHANNON on
Nicholas Creek
7 Jan 1774, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, William’s son John marries Helen Cook. They moved to
Kentucky. He died in Shelby County, KY 10 Jul 1832
7 Jan 1774 Birth of William's daughter Judith. Judith married Isaac Welch.
22 Feb 1776, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Order book 3 (1776-1778), p. 3, "To William Bohanan for one
young Woolfs Head . . . 50 lbs. Tobacco" (This could be William's son William.)
William Bohannon signs Legislative Petition to form Henry County From Pittsylvania County, Virginia
William BOHANNON served in the Revolution War from Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He served under
Col. Green at Guilford's Court House. He lost a personal rifle in service was shown in the Court Minutes
after the war receiving payment of 12 shillings for the rifle. William's son Joseph BOHANNON served in
the Rev. War from Virginia. William's son John served in the Rev. War from Virginia (file #989). he and
his wife Helen moved to Mercer County, Kentucky in 1779. In Sep 1833 in Shelby County, Kentucky,
Helen, widow of John, was age 77. Pension file witnesses were Abraham COOK and Hannah SCOTT.
4 Mar 1776, Henry County, Virginia, Will Book I (1777-1779 in bad shape), p. 6, Will of William COOK
of Bedford County, Virginia, Father: John COOK, Brother John COOK (also brothers & sisters),
Witnesses: William DUNN, John BOHANNON, Joshua BOHANNON, recorded 15 Sep 1777
abt. 1777 Birth of William's son James
3 Dec 1777, Henry County, Virginia, Will Book I, p. 129 &165, Account of Joseph JONES, decd. items
bought by Jeremiah BOHANNON dated 6 Jan 1784
1778, Henry County, Virginia, Tax List: William Bohannon and sons John and Joshua
20 Apr 1778, Henry County, Virginia, Deed Book 1 (1777-1779), p. 124, "William Cook of Henry County
to John Bohannon . . .for 40 pounds, 50 acres on both sides of Pigg River"
1779, Henry County, Virginia, Tax List: William Bohannon and son John and Joshua
23 Jan 1779, Henry County, Virginia, Birth of William's daughter Alice. Alice married Thomas Barnes 12
Jun 1798 in Knox County, Tennessee. She died 14 Aug 1819 in White County, Tennessee (The same year
as her father)
3 May 1779, Henry County, Virginia, Survey Book 1 (1778-1877), p. 46, "surveyed for William Farguson
and William Bohannan 121 acres on the branches of Town Creek. Surveyed for William Bohannon 300
acres on the head branches of Butram Town Creek (also in Henry County, Virginia, Deed Abstracts by
Adams)
22 Jul 1779, Henry County, Virginia, Deed Book 1 (1777-1779), p. 259, 260, "John Bohannon of Henry
County to Robert Prunty . . . 50 acres for 50 pounds on both sides of Pigg River. Witnesses: Fredh. Rives,
Thomas Hall, Elisha Estes"
26 Aug 1779, Henry County, Virginia, Court Order Book 11 (1778-1782), p. __ , "Deed from John
Bohannon to Robert Prunty proved and ordered recorded"
1780, Henry County, Virginia, Tax Lists: William Bohannon and a Richard Bohannon (relationship
unknown)
1 Sep 1780, LAND OFFICE, Richmond, Virginia, for Patrick or Henry County, Virginia, Cook "E" p. 541,
William Bohannon 1 Sep 1780, 300 acres on the head branches of Butrams Town Creek, adjoining Key's
land; p. 629, William Bohannon 1 Sep 1780, 174 acres on Town Creek
1781, Henry County, Virginia, Tax Lists: William Bohannon
11 Mar 1781, Henry County, Virginia, William Bohannon in Owen Reuble's Company of Virginia Militia
that went to the aid of General Green at Guilford's Courthouse, North Carolina, Revolutionary War (from
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY VIRGINIA by Judith Parks, p. 14 and p. 304) William took the Oath of
Allegiance as required for all free males above the age of 16 passed by a General Assembly of Virginia
Act.
15 Nov 1782, Henry County, Virginia, Order Book III (1782-1785), p. 53, "William Bohannon allowed
1300. for a Rifle Gunn impressed for the use of the Militia from Henry County in April 1781 which Gunn
Appears to be lost."
23 Nov 1782, Henry County, Virginia, Legislative petition in include land from Pittsylvania and Bedford
counties in Henry County. Signed by William Bohannon (includes sketches of boundries) (Alos in The
Virginia Genealogist, Vol. 24 #2, April-June 1980, p. 89)
abt 1783 Birth of William's son Lewis. Lewis married Nancy Jordan. He died 24 Apr 1853 in White
County, Tennessee.
26 Sep 1783, Henry County, Virginia, Order Book III (1782-1785), p. 123, "William Bohannon allowed
13. Specie for a Rifle Gunn impressed for the use of Henry Militia by Capt. George Hairston in April 1781"
- gun lost.
27 Mar 1784, Henry County, Virginia, Order Book III (178201785), p. 141, Suit JONES vs BOHANNON
dismissed - agreed. (Also listed 28 Mary 1784, p. 152 - same)
25 Sep 1784, Henry County, Virginia, Over Book IV (1785-1788), p. 190, BOHANNON vs. HUNTER Depositions taken in North Carolina
1784, Henry County, Virginia, William's son Henry marries Mary Matlock by publication (no date). Henry
County Marriage Register, p. 152, by Wm. Lovell
27 Oct 1785, Henry County, Virginia, Petition of residents of Bedford and Henry counties urging new
county to be created because it was extremely inconvenient attending necessary business due to the remote
situation and bad road from the court house. . . signed by 282 persons including William BOHANNON
(opposed?) and son-in-law Henry JONES (VIRGINIA GENEALOGIST, Vol. 24, July-Sept 1980, p. 192195)
2 Nov 1785, Henry County, Virginia, Survey Book 1, p. 328, Survey for William Bohannan and Wm.
Farguson, 121 acres on branches of Town Creek, part of Warrant of 1000 acres issued to Charles Copeland
21 Jun 1782, #12441
1786, HISTORY OF BEVER CREEK CHURCH, Henry County, Virginia, by Mrs. J. Frank Thompson,
1933, Minister was Joseph Anthony for 1786, lists members: John BOHANNON, p. 12 (Baptist) and
William BARTLETT, p. 11
18 Feb 1787, Franklin County, Virginia, Deed Book 1, p. 306-308, Wm. Bohannon from Wm. Stegall, 109
acres on Millins Fork of Town Creek. Witnesses: James YOUNG (son-in-law), Henry BOHANNON (son)
and William HUNTER. Recorded 1 Oct 1787
19 Feb 1787, Original Land Warrant in possession of Judge Henry Bohannon, Cookeville, Tennessee
(1973) “No. 1563, William Bohanon, 37 ½ acres, White County, 1815” Part of Warrant #1679 dated 19
Feb 1787 assnd, to David Ross of John Armstrong entry officer of Claims for the NC Western lands and
entered on 12 Aug 1808 by #543 by Survey bearing date 10 Nov 1814 in White County in the 3rd District
on Falling Water of Caney Fork of Cumberland River. . . adj. Thomas Williams NC corner. . .base of the
mountain . . . Great Seal at Nashville 14 Aug 1815, Recorded 7 Sep 1815
May 1787, Franklin County, Virginia, May Court, p. 135, Anna Buchanan allowed 2 days attendance as a
witness (from AN OLD VIRGINIA COURT by Marshall Wingfield) and Aug 1787, August Court, p. 161
B, William BUCHANAN, Juror and allowed 3 days attendance as witness and Sep Court 1787, p. 165,
Deed – William Bohanan to Edgecomb Guilliams back’s. & Judeth the wife being Privily Examined
relinquished &c and Oct Court 1787, p. 170, W. Stegall to Wm. Bohannan further proved & ordered
recorded and May Court 1788, p. 221, Power of Attorney from Wm. Bohannon to Rich’d Stanley proved &
ordered recorded and 7 Jul Court 1788, p. 249, Deed- Henry Bohannan to Edgecomb Guilliam ack’d &
O.R. and Mary his wife being privily examined Rel’d &c.
3 Sep 1787, Franklin County, Virginia, Deed Book 1, p. 265-6, William Bohannon of Franklin County to
Edgecome Guiliam of Franklin County, for 20 pounds, land in Franklin County on the Branches of Town
Creek, ". . .to a maple in the old line". William Bohanan and Judeth his wife relinquishes her right of
Dower.
Oct 1787, Franklin County, Virginia, Order book 1786-1789, p. 170, Deed from W. Stegall to Wm.
Bohanon further proved and ordered recorded.
4 Oct 1787, Franklin County, Virginia, Deed Book 1, p. 394-5, William Bohannan sells to James Young
(son-in-law) for 10 pounds, 134 acres on Town Creek on lines of Henry BOHANNAN (son) and
Edgecomb Guilliam and p. 396-7, William Bohannan sells to Henry BOHANNAN (son) 110 acres on
Town Creek on the lines of Edgcomb Guilliams and Reel
5 Oct 1787, Franklin County, Virginia, Deed Book 1, p. 402, William Bohanan appoints Richard Stanley as
his attorney. Witnesses: Henry BOHANAN (son) and Wm. Ferguson
May 1788, Franklin County, Virginia, Court Order Book 1786-1789, p. 249, Deed from Henry
BOHANNAN to Edgeomb Guilliam acknowledged and ordered recorded. . . Mary (Matlock) his wife
being privily examined relinquishes her dower rights.
19 Apr 1790, Hawkins County, Tennessee, North Carolina Land Grant #64 (original in NC State Land
Office, Raleigh), p. 17, p. 286, 500 acres on Flatt Creek near the House Mountain (on South side of Clinch
River) Recorded 29 Aug 1791, Entry #426. Survey done on the 26 Sep 1789.
20 Mar 1794, Knox County, Tennessee, Deed Book "B", p. 72, Joseph Beaird sells to William Bohannon
100 acres on Bohannon's old line. Recorded 7 May 1796.
19 Dec 1796, Knox County, Tennessee, Marriage bond: John BARTES to Didamy Bohannan. Security:
John BATES and Lewis BRIM.
4 Oct 1798, Franklin County, Virginia, Deed from William BOHANNON to James YOUNG (son-in-law)
and Deed from William BOHANNON to Henry BOHANNON (son)
21 Jun 1798, Knox County, Tennessee, Marriage Bond: Thomas BARNES to Alace BUCKHANNON.
Bondswoman & Witness: Tabitha BUCKHANNON
27 Mar 1799, White County, Tennessee, Deed Book “E”, p. 438, State of Tennessee, Warrant #1588 issued
to William Blevins by John Carter entry taken for Washington County and entered on 15th day of August
1807 by #52 there is granted by the said State of Tennessee unto Henry Bohannon assignee of the said
William Blevins, 100 acres, in White County, 3rd District of Falling Water of the Caney Fork, in 16th
section adj. Nathaniel Taylor’s entry #51 for 180 acres. Surveyed the 23 Mar 1809. Great seal of the State
of to be affixed at Knoxville on the 22 Jan 1810.
5 Sep 1799, Knox County, Tennessee, Marriage Bond: William PARKER to Tabby (Tabitha)
BOHANNON
17 Oct 1799, Lunenburg County, Virginia, Minister's Returned by Rev. William ELLIS, Baptist: Joseph
BOHANNON to Patty SNEED
18 Oct 1799, Halifax County, Virginia, Will Book 6, p. 163, Joshua Bohannon bought 1 shott gunn from
the Estate of Thomas Beech
7 Aug 1800, Shelby County, Kentucky, Tax List: Abraham Bohannon (son of Joshua, grandson of
William)
26 Mar 1801, Knox County, Tennessee, Deed Book "G1", p. 15, William Bohanon sells to Jacob Troutt, 64
acres of Roseberry's Creek on the North side of the Holston River, part of a grant to William BOHANON
by the State of North Carolina. Witnesses: Thos. Woodward, Thos. Barnes (son-in-law), Henry Bohannon
(son). Recorded 26 Jul 1801.
8 May 1802, Knox county, Tennessee, Deed Book "A", p. 293, Henry Bohanon sells to Daniel Wood, 100
acres, part of a grant to Wm. Bohanon from the State of North Carolina #64, bearing date 8 Apr 1790.
Witness: William Bohannon and Thos. Brasfield Recorded 13 Jan 1803.
19 Aug 1802, Knox County, Tennessee, Deed Book "L", p. 55, William BOHANAN sells to George
TROUT, 50 acres of the North Side of the Holston River on Roseberry Creek, part of grant #64 to
Bohanan. Recorded Apr 1804.
24 Feb 1803, Knox County, Tennessee, Deed Book "C2", p. 302, William Bohanan sells to Stephen
Halbert, 200 acres
1804/1805, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Camden Parish Vestry book 1761-1852, p. 129, "Nathaniel
Bohannon"
1806, Jackson County, Tennessee, Henry Bohannon signs a petition to make Jackson County smaller.
11 Jan 1806, Knox County, Tennessee, Deed Book "L", p. 214, William Bohanan sells to Michael Vault,
186 acres.
13 Aug 1806, Jackson County, Tennessee, Survey of David Ross, 60 acres on Falling Water for 1 sorrell
filly delivered me by William Bohannon, said entry when recorded, I promise to transfer to William
Bohannon. Witness: Joshua Bartlett Hunter.
1806, White County, Tennessee (just formed), Minute Book, p. 17, "William Bohannon responsible for
road upkeep"
15 Aug 1807, White and Jackson Counties, Tennessee, William Bohannon assignee of David Ross,
Tennessee Land Grant #54, 123 acres adjoining Nathaniel Taylor and Thomas Williams at the foot of
Cumberland Mountain. Surveyed 24 Mar 1809.
15 Aug 1807, White County, Tennessee, Deed Book "E", p. 438, Grant #1877 from State of Tennessee to
Henry Bohannon (son of William) assignee of William Blevins, Warrant #1588 dated 27 Mar 1799 in
Washington County, 100 acres lying in White County in the Third District of the Falling Water of the
Caney Fork, in the sixteenth section adjoining Nathaniel Taylors entry #51 for 180 acres on the south. 22
Jan 1810 at Knoxville.
12 Aug 1808, White County, Tennessee, William Bohannon Assignee of David Ross, Tennessee Land
Grant #543, 27 1/2 acres in the Third District on Falling Water of the Caney Fork of the Cumberland River,
adjoining Thomas Williams at the Mountain. Survey dated 10 Nov 1814.
18 Aug 1808, White County, Tennessee, Minute Book 7, p. 60, Henry Bohannon (son of William) - juror
24 Mar 1809, White County, Tennessee, Survey of Land entered 15 Aug 1807, Grant #3339 to Wm.
Bohannon, 123 acres on Falling Water
14 Nov 1809, White County, Tennessee, Minute Book 7, p.130, "Henry Bohanon appointed overseer of the
road from Mount Grainger to Alexander's" (son of William)
1809, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Accounts Current No. 4, p. 274, Account of the Estate of Henry
Bohannan
1810, White County, Tennessee, White County, Tennessee, Will Book "A" (1810-1819) p.8, "October 10,
1810 The request of Henry Bohannan (son of William) was before he deceased that all his property should
be left in his wife's hands during her widowhood. Henry Bohannon. Test: William Parker, Juda
Bohannon"
15 Nov 1810, White County, Tennessee, Minute Book 7, p. 198, "The due execution of the Last Will and
Testament of Henry Bohanan (son of William) late of the County of White deceased was proved in open
Court by the Oath of William Parker and ordered to be recorded." (William Parker is the husband of
Tabitha Bohannon.)
2 Sep 1811, Franklin County, Virginia, Deed Book 6, p. 2, Indenture between James Young and his wife
Anney (dau of William Bohannon) of the one part and the executors of James Callaway, deceased - being
William Callaway, Jas. Steptoe, Christopher Clark, Henry Calloway, John Callaway & George Calloway of the other part. 100 pounds to them in hand paid by James Callaway in his life time - sell 134 acres on
Town Creek in Franklin County, Virginia, on the line of Henry Bohannon and Edgecomb Guilliam, etc.
14 Jan 1812, White County, Tennessee, William's son John marries Sarah Prior. Marriage performed by
Thomas Bounds.
14 Jan 1812, White County, Tennessee, Minute Book 9, p. 422, Transfer Platt and Certificate of Survey for
10 acres from Joseph Bartlett to John Buckhanon (son of Henry)
1813, Jackson County, Tennessee, "Taxable property and polls in that part of the County of White stricken
from the County of Jackson by act of Assembly of 1813.. for the year 1814 . . . William BOHANNON 180
acres on Falling Water . . . Thomas BARNES (husband of Alice Bohannon dau of William) 1 white poll,
155 acres on Falling Water . . . John BOHANNON (son of Henry) 1 white poll, 20 acres on Falling Water .
. . Elijah BOHANNON 1 white poll, 50 acres on Cane Creek. . . "
23 Apr 1814, White County, Tennessee, Minute Book 9, p. 422, Joseph Bartlett to John Buckhanon,
Transfer Platt and Certificate Survey for 10 Acres
19 Jul 1814, White County, Tennessee, Minute Book 9, p. 430, ordered that Joshua Bartlett, William Pryor,
William Hunter Senr., Thomas Barns and Landram Hughes to lay off and work a road the near and best
way from Cherry Creek by William Dyers by Whitacre Mill then to Walton road to intersect at the White
Plains
22 Jul 1814, White County, Tennessee, Minute Book 9, p. 464, Ordered that Joshua Bartlett, William
Pryor, Elijah Chisum Senr., Saml. Johnston, Ira Bedwell, Benjamin Weaver, Abraham Broyls, Isaac
McGuire, Christopher Catron, Jacob Robinson, Jesse England, Elijah England, William Irwin, Eli Sims,
James Irwin, Andrew Bryan, John W. Simpson, Joseph Anderson, James Simpson, William Clark, James
Fulkerson, Joel Bradshaw Senr., Thomas Meek and John E. Co(mes?) be Jurors to attend at the next term
of the Circuit County &c and James Ca(rr?) and John Clara a. Constables &c.
10 Nov 1814, White County, Tennessee, Survey of Land entered 12 Aug 1808, Grant #7563 to William
Bohannon for 37 acres assignee of David Ross, Warrant #1679, 19 Feb 1787, North Carolina Western
Land, entered 12 Aug 1808 by #543.
13 Nov 1814, White County, Tennessee, Sparta, John and William Bohannon (sons of Henry, grandsons of
William) enlist in Capt. Daniel Newman's Company of Tennessee Militia for the War of 1812 (see 1812
Pension files at Natl. Archives) They are at the Battle of New Orleans and then discharged 13 May 1815 at
Natchez, Mississippi, and come home.
7 Sep 1815, White County, Tennessee, Land Grant #1563 to William Bohanon for 37 and 1/2 acres in the
Third District on the Waters of the Falling Water of the Caney Fork of the Cumberland River. Adjoining
Thomas Williams.
1816, White County, Tennessee, Tax List:
Polly Bohannon
1 poll 100 acres (probably Mary Matlock wife of Henry Bohannon who died in
1810)
John Bohannon
1 poll
20 acres in Dry Valley (son of Henry, grandson of William, wife is Sarah
Prior)
Elijah Bohannon
1 poll
10 acres on Falling Water (son of Lewis, grandson of William)
Lewis Bohannon
1 poll 100 acres on Post Oak Creek (son of William)
William Bohannon 1 poll 180 acres on Falling Water
2 Jan 1816, William Bohannon (son of Henry, grandson of William) marries Polly Job at Winchester,
Franklin, Tennessee
13 Mar 1816, White County, Tennessee, William Bohannon dies
15 Apr 1816, White County, Tennessee, Letters of Administration granted to Thos. Barnes (husband of
Alice Bohannon, dau of William) for the estate of Wm. Bohannon, deceased.
Jul 1816, White County, Tennessee, Court ordered Inventory of the Estate of William Bohannon, deceased,
made & recorded 3 Aug 1816 with Thomas Barnes, administrator:
4 head of horses
13 head of cattle
15 head of sheep
9 head of hogs
one cross cut saw
2 hand saws
2 drawing knives
1 foot and addz
2 pots
1 oven
1 pan, some pewter and household furniture
1 wagon
2 beds and furniture
some farming tools
1 ___ chain
1 log chain
1 pair of stretchers
2 ploughs
7 paid of drawing chains
1 chest
15 Jul 1816, White County, Tennessee, Minute Book 1814-1817, p. 347, Lewis Bohannon (son of William)
appointed guardian to Holley Bohannon a minor and heir of William Bohannon, deceased.
15 Jul 1816, White County, Tennessee, Deed Book "E", p. 508, Joshua Bartlett to John Bohannon (son of
Henry, grandson of William) for $100, Tract of land where Joshua now lives lying on the sixth line or
annexed to the same.
3 Aug 1816, White County, Tennessee, Inventories and Will Book "A" (1810-1828) Thomas Barnes,
administrator. An account current of the proceeds of the estate of William Bohanon, decd., returned upon
oath by Thomas Barnes, administrator at Term 1816 of White County, To Wit:
Judce Bohannon
William Hunter, Junior
Henry Hunter
William Hunter, Senior
William Hunter, son of William
67.56 1/4 (William's wife as listed in Franklin Co., VA deeds)
15.42 1/2
2.18 3/4
29.12 1/2
7.87 1/2
Amount carried up $334.17 3/4 (Total)
1817, White County, Tennessee, Tax List:
Lewis Bohannon
John Bohannon
Elijah Bohannon
William Bohannon
1 poll
1 poll
1 poll
1 poll
100 acres on Calf Killer (son of William)
32 1/2 acres on Falling Water (son of Henry, grandson of William)
32 1/2 acres on Falling Water (son of William)
100 acres on Falling Water (son of Henry, grandson of William)
15 Oct 1817, White County, Tennessee, County, Minute Cook, p. 58, 59 "An account current of the
proceeds of the estate of William Bohannon, decd. returned upon oath by Thomas Barnes, Admr. at Term
1816 of White County Court, To Wit:
Judice Bohannon
Burton Harp
Joel Alexander
Isaac Bartlett
Lewis Bohannon
Loyd Rockhold
Icabad Harp
Bartlett Gentry
Absalom Norris
Joseph Thomas
William Mullins
Isaac Welch
Joseph Terry
Thomas Randolph
William Bradford
William Hunter, Jr.
Henry Hunter
Daniel Parkinson
William Hunter, Sr.
Elijah Bohannon
67.56 1/4 (William's wife)
10.97 3/4
6.50
5.39
66.89 (Son of William)
35.37 1/2
1.18 3/4
1.62 1/2
2.12 1/2
3.37 1/2
6.18 3/4 (Prob. son of John Mullins and Lucy Bohannon)
18.50 (Husband of Judith Bohannon, dau of William)
4.25
4.50 1/2
1.12 1/2
15.42 1/2
2.18 3/4
7.30
29.12 1/2
14.44 (Son of William)
William Dobson
38.82 1/2
Jacob Hyder
4.15
William Hunter, son of Will 7.87 1/2
Reubin Alred
5.25
John Moore
.50
Susanna Bohannon
8.32 (Dau of William)
Amount carried up . . . $334.17 3/4
The sum allowed sd. Admr. by Court . . . $24.90
Pd. David Nicholas . . . $1.66 2/3
$26.56 2/3
Net proceeds of the estate . . . $14.86
their being seven heirs of the said Decd. to said estate - a share to each . . . $2.12 2/7
John Bryan}
Turner Lane}
Comr.
Recorded 15th October 1817
Test Jacob A. Lane, Clerk of White County Court.
p.89, The Estate of William Bohannon, Decd. to Thomas Barnes, Admr. . . . $39.25 3/4
19 Oct 1818, White County, Tennessee, Deed Book F, p. 276), Joshua Bartlett to Isaac Welch, 200 acres on
the water of Falling Water including where John Bohannon now lives, being part of a tract granted to James
Bartlett then from James Bartlett to Joshua Bartlett
14 Aug 1819, William's dau Alice Bohannon (wife of Thomas Barnes) died (from her Bible)
9 Apr 1821, White County, Tennessee, Minute Book 15, p. 128, “. . . following hands be assigned Joshua
Bartlett overseer of the road from post oak to falling water. Known by the name of Cherry Creek Road. To
wit: Wm. Whitaker, Saml. Hardy, Jos. Bartlett, Leander Hughes, Walker Burnett, Martin Bidwell, Jno.
Penington, Charles Isham, Biggar Perkins, James Leonard, Jno. Dyer, James Myers, Jos. England, Hodge
England, Irvin Duling, Isaac Barteltt, Mark Whitacre, Dudley Hunter, James Hudgens, Thomas Robertson,
Wm. Pryor, Geo. Thomas, Jno. Bohannon, James Strain, Jno. Jackson, Jno. Phillips, Joshua Hatcher, Wm.
Bartlett, Jos. Hunter, Jas. Jackson, Thos. Bussel . . .”
28 Jun 1824, Tennessee Land Grants – Book I, #4055, for the sum of 12 ½ cents per acres, Granted to
James Bohannon, 50 acres by survey bearing date 12 Nov 1825, in White County on Falling Water of Cany
Fork . . . Thomas Barnes line . . . Great Seal affixed at Nashville on 4 Oct 1826 (Also James Bohannon,
Mountain District Book 1, p. 385, Middle District Book 5, p. 510 (3544-4469)
21 Oct 1826, White County, Tennessee, Deed Book "L", p.245-5, Legal Heirs of Henry Bohannon: Isaac
Land, James Matlock, William Bohannon, James Bohannon, Thomas Bohannon, George Bohannon, Henry
Bohannon, Alexander Bohannon sell 100 acres for $700 on Caney Fork that was a grant to Henry
Bohannon, decd., dated 2 January 1810. Witnesses: Joseph Hunter and Elijah Bohannon.
2 March 1827, White County, Tennessee, Bond, Heirs of Henry Bohanon to John Bohanon.
William Bohanon, James Bohanon, Thomas Bohanon, Henry Bohanon, George Bohanon and Mary
Bartlett, formerly Mary Bohanon, the wife of Henry Bohanon, deceased, all of White County for $500 . . .
the said property belonging to the estate of Henry Bohanon, deceased, which according to the last will and
testament . . . was ordered to be sold . . .said John Bohanon hath sold the aforesaid property at public
auction . . . signed William Bohanon, James Bohanon, Thomas Bohanon, Henry Bohanon, George
Bohanon
27 Oct 1829, White County, Tennessee, Deed Book “H”, p. 292,293, Heirs of William Bohannon,
deceased: Thomas Barnes, husband of Alice Bohannon of White Co., TN; John Bohanon of Shelby Co.,
KY, Abraham Bohanon (son of Joshua, deceased) of Henry Co., KY, Elijah Bohannon, Lewis Bohanon
15 Oct 1831, White County, Tennessee, Deed Book "H", p.329, Elijah Bohannan, Isaac Welch and Judith
Welch his wife, heirs at law of William Bohannon, deceased to Thomas Barnes, $40 interest in . . . two
eighteenths part of two tracts of land, which descend to them from their deceased father William Bohannan,
on waters of the falling water, adj. Nathaniel Taylor’s entry No. 53 for 35 acres, adj. Thomas Williams
Witnesses: Wm. H. Barnes & Lewis Barnes. Ordered recorded 9 Jul 1832. Registered 7 Aug 1832.
22 Jun 1835, White County, Tennessee, Tennessee Land Grant #3870 to John Bohannon for 25 acres at 1
cent per acre.
14 Jan 1836, White County, Tennessee, Will Book “B”, p. 216, Nuncupative Will of James Young by his
brother William Young. Children: Robert Stanfried Young, Andrew Logan Young, Austin C. Young,
Joseph Harrison Young. (See: Putnam County, TN Estate sale of Lewis Bohannon, Book 22, p. 27, 3 Sep
1853, Sale of salve Able to Austin C. Young for $1014) (NOTE: Probably the son of James Young and
Anney Bohannon, dau of William Bohanon)
4 Apr 1836, White County, Tennessee, Deed Book ___, p. ___, Legal Heirs of William Bohannon:
William Parker (widower of Tabitha Bohannon), Susannah Bohannon, Rebecca Bohannon, Holla
Bohannon, Lewis Bohannon, Henry Jones (widower of Frances Bohannon), James Young of Franklin
County, Virginia (widower of Anna Bohannon), John Bohannon, Abraham Bohannon (only child of Joshua
Bohannon and Rhoda Cook), Soloman Harp, Isaac Welch (widower of Judith Bohannon), Elijah Bohannon,
Thomas Barnes (widower of Alice Bohannon) sell to James Bohannon two tracts of land on Caney Fork,
the first tract was granted by the State of Tennessee to William Bohannon #3339 containing 123 acres,
survey bearing date the 24 Mar 1809
11 Feb 1837, White County, Tennessee, Deed Book ___, p. 154-5, Campbell Bohanon to John Whitaker
for $220, 3rd District on Falling Water of Caney Fork in 16th Section, 75 acres by Survey bearing date 2nd
Jul 1829. Adj. Mathias Welch’s. . . adj. Wm. Bohanon’s 20 acres survey. Attest: William Bartlett, Joseph
D. Hyder. (signed) Campbell (his x mark) Bohanon. Registered 8 Mar 1837.
29 Dec 1838, White County, Tennessee, Deed Book “L”, p. 243-4, Thomas Bohannon to John Bohannon
for $100, 35 acres
5 Jan 1839, White County, Tennessee, Tennessee Land Grant #6576 for 50 acres
6 Sep 1839, White County, Tennessee, John Bohannon assignee of David Whitaker, Tennessee Land Grant
#7107 for 50 acres
29 Dec 1839, White County, Marriage Book, Entry #224, Thomas Bohannon to Jane Kinnard by James
Bartlett, Esquire, returned 4 February 1840
28 Nov 1840, White County, Tennessee, Deed Book , p.
his right in 100 acres which his father died possessed of.
, Campbell Bohannon sells to John Bohannon
4 Jan 1841, Monday, White County, Tennessee, Minute Book 1835-1841, p. 427, “Campbell Bohannan be
appointed overseer of the road from the forks of Caney fork passing by John Bohannan's Stillhouse . . .
along the dry valley road near Goodman Madwell’s . . .James Bartlett, Esq. Assign a list of hands . . .:”
p. 437, Lewis Bohanon, p. 439, Lewis Bohanon
28 Aug 1841 (bond), White County, Tennessee, Marriage Book, Entry #362, Pleasant Robertson to Jane
Bohannon
5 Sep 1841, White County, Tennessee, Marriage Book, Entry #365, Lewis Bohannon (son of Lewis) to
Sarah Williams by S. M. Hudgens, Esq.
30 Oct 1841, White County Tennessee, Inventories, p. 30, Account of the Sales of . . . Estate of Thomas
Bohanon Deceased . . . by Daniel Bartlett, Administrator at December term 1841: Sold
24 head of Hogs to Joshua Bohanon
5.00
1 plow and swingle __ to William Hudgins
1.00
1 plow and swingle __ to Joshua Bohanon
.31 1/3
1 Set Yews? & Clives? To Joshua Bohanon
. 56. ¼
1 Collar & harness? To Joshua Bohanon
. 25
1 Mans Saddle to Pleasant Randolph
2 Hoes & 1 Madock to Thomas Barnes
. 31 ¼
1 Bay Mare to Thomas Barnes
10.
1 Colt to Dudley Hunter
15.
1 yearling to Samuel Madwell
3.
1 Cow & Calf to Joshua Bohanon
3.
1 Cow to John R. Madewell
7.25
1 Stack Fodder to Josiah Bohanon
.50
150 Barrels Fodder to Josiah Bohanon
.25
200 Barrels Fodder to Josiah Bohanon
.50
6 Bundles Oats to Josiah Bohanon
1.50
1 Bay Mare to Henry Bohanon Jr.
23.
1 Bay Horse to Joshua Bohanon
8.
50 Bushels of Corn to Campbell Bohanon
8.
50 Bushels of Corn to Daniel Bartlett
8.
50 Bushels of Corn to Joseph Bartlett
10.06.
20 Bushels of Corn to Pleasant Randolph Jr.
4.
120 Bushels of Corn to Joshua Bohanon
6.25
6 Head of Sheep to Joshua Bohanon
1.25
6 Beds and Sheets and furniture to Joshua Bohanon 6.
Cupboard ware to Joshua Bohanon
.50
6 Chairs 3 Wheels and table to Joshua Bohanon 1.
1 Set Spools and Warping bars? To Joshua Bohanon .56
Cooking Utensils to Joshua Bohanon
1.
3 Water Vessels to Joshua Bohanon
.12 1/2
1 Axe to Joshua Bohanon
.25
1 Axe to Joseph Bartlett
. 37 ½
1 Scythe Blade to Benjamin F. Lowe?
.75
Recorded 21 Dec 1841
7 Nov 1841, White County, Tennessee, Marriage Book, Entry #399, William Bohannon to Mahala Clark
by William Hudgins, Esquire, returned 7 February 1842
May 1844-May 1848, White County, Tennessee, Deed Book “O”, p. 183, George Bohannon to John
Bohannan
May 1844-May 1848, White County, Tennessee, Deed Book “O”, p. 216, John Bumbalough to Lewis
Bohannon, land on Calfkiller
1 Apr 1844, White County, Tennessee, (Original in possession of Colleen Neal), “John Bohanan Gud.
Report Apl. Court 1844. John Bohanan Guardian of John M. Henry, Anna Henry, Rebecah Henry, William
Henry, Elijah Henry & Wamon Henry heirs of Joseph Henry decd. Reports to the County Court of White
County the sum of $877.18 ¾ with interest from first Feby 1844 Paid out to John M. Henry the sum of
$85.87 which still leaves in my hands as guardian of said children the above sum of $877.18 ¾ . . .recorded
4 May 1844
1 Nov 1844, White County, Tennessee, (Original in possession of Colleen Neal), Will Book 154, “. . . to set
apart to Mahala Bohannan Widow of William Bohannan deceased . . . provision on hand as will be
sufficient in our opinions to support her and her family one year from the death of her said husband . . .to
wit:
Three head of pork hogs
Forty five Bushels of Wheat
Twelve pounds of cotton
Six pounds of Wool
Twenty five pounds of Sugar and coffee each
One pair of Shoe leather for her and child
One peck of Salt
. . . Dudley Hunter, Joseph D. Hyder, William (his x mark) Hunter
6 Oct 1845, White County, Tennessee, Deed Book “O”, p. 183-185, George Bohannon to John Bohannon,
4 tracts containing 79 ¼ acres for $400. Original Grant #7945 Jos. Hunter, Widow Bohannon (Last tract
and some portion of the others probably belong to John Bohannon.) on Falling Water in the Gap of the
Mountains, adj. SW Corner of David Whiteaker .. .in the Gap of the Mountain between said Hunter and the
Widow Bohanon’s. . .SW Corner of a 100 acres Survey on which David Whiteaker and Joseph Henry lived.
Signed George (his x mark) Bohannon. Filed in Reception Book No. 1, p. 15 on 6 Nov 1845.
27 Nov 1845, White County, Tennessee, Marriage Book, Entry #661, Joseph Hunter to Miss Martha
Bohannon, 26 November 1845, 27 November 1845 by Revd. Thomas Stone, 4 December 1845
15 Dec 1845, White County, Tennessee, Marriage Book, Entry #667, James J. Bohannon to Miss Jane
England, 15 December 1845, 15 December 1845 by William Glenn, Esquire, 2 February 1846
12 May 1847, White County, Tennessee, John L. Hyder to John Bohannon for 60 cents, 5 acres
May 1848-May 1851, White County, Tennessee, Deed Book “P”, p. 276-7, George Bohannon to Pleasant
Bohannan, Little Caney Fork incl. House, Furniture, George in debt to John Bohannon
25 Oct 1848, White County, Tennessee, Marriage Book, Entry #946, Jess Bohanon to Westy Randalls by
Rev. Thomas Hutson
8 Nov 1848, White County, Tennessee, Marriage Book, Entry #955, Campbell Bohannon to Rosa Henry by
Rev. James Webb
15 Mar 1849, White County, Tennessee, William C. Wilhite and his wife Anna, William Henry and
Rebecca Henry, all heirs of Joseph Henry, decd. To John Bohannon, 79 ¼ acres for $250
27 Dec 1849, White County, Tennessee, Deed Book “Q”, p. 273, William B. Stone and wife Eliza J.
(HENRY) to John Bohannon, their interest as heirs of Joseph Henry, decd. In 79 ¼ acres in White County
on Falling Water. Witnesses: J. D. Hyder, David Whitacre. 26 Feb 1852, William B. Stone and his wife
Eliza acknowledged said conveyance and Eliza was examined separate and apart from his husband. Filed
and Noted in my Reception Book No. 1, p. 45 on the 24 Mar 1872 at 10 am and registered the same day.
Test C. McGuire, Rgt. By M. C. Dibrell, D. R.
1 May 1850, White County, Tennessee, Deed Book ___, p. 277, George Bohannon to Pleasant Bohannon
for $100. . . ______ Roberts line. . . to a corner on a Bluff. . . P. Randolph’s line. . . including said
Bohannon improvements and excluding all older Entrys supposed to contain 800 acres also two feather
Beds and furniture, one year old heifer and one Kittle. . . But this Deed is made for the following purposes
and for no other: to wit: the said George Bohannon is Justly indebted to John Bohannon by note for Two
hundred and twenty two Dollars and twenty five cents due 1st Mar 1851. . . (signed) George (his x mark)
Bohannon
property to revert back if debt is paid. Filed in reception Book No. 1, p. 34, 14 Feb 1850 at 1 pm
3 Feb 1851, White County, Tennessee, Marriage Book, Entry #1164, William C. Bohannon to Elizabeth
McCormick by Wm. Johnson
1 Mar 1851, White County, Tennessee, Tennessee Land Grant #1059 for 91 ½ acres
The second tract granted by the State of Tennessee, grant #7563 for 37 1/2 acres, survey bearing date 10
Nov 1814.
6 Mar 1851, White County, Tennessee, Marriage Book, Entry #1177, Lewis Bohanon to Catherine Henry
by Wm. C. Johnson, Esq.
10 Feb 1852, White County, Tennessee, Deed Book “R”, p. 219, Lewis Bohanan to James J. Bohanan for
$500, 150 acres on Calfkiller
30 Apr 1853, White County, Tennessee, Marriage Book, Entry #1409, James Bohannon to Elvira Robenson
by Wm. C. Johnson, Esq.
1 Sep 1853, White County, Tennessee, Deed Book “R”, p. 420, Alexander Bohanan & wife Didamy
daughter of John Suttle, decd. & others . . .140 acres
3 Sep 1853, Putnam County, Tennessee, Book 22, p. 27, Sale of the Estate of Lewis Bohannon, decd.
_________, Putnam County, Tennessee, Deed Book “AA”, p. 287, Deed of Gift from B. D. Hunter to
Martha Ann Bohannon
4 Mar 1854, White County, Tennessee, Marriage Book, Entry #1509, Crocket Bohannon to Mary Clarks by
David Snodgrass, Esquire
1854-1856, Putnam County, Tennessee, Deed Book “A”, p. 254, D. W. Sims to Pleasant Bohannon
1854-1856, Putnam County, Tennessee, Deed Book “A”, 387, John Bohannon to William Bohannon
1854-1856, Putnam County, Tennessee, Deed Book “A”, p. 431, John Bohannon to James Bohannon
(Check p. 265, 279, 387, 415)
22 Nov 1855, White County, Tennessee, Deed Book “T”, p. 336-7, Wm. Bohanon of Laclede County,
Missouri & others and James J. Bohanon of Putnam County, Tennessee. William Bohanon, Elijah
Bohanon, Lewis Bohanon and William McBride sell for $80 all claim to bad and doubtful debts belonging
to the Estate of the late Lewis Bohanon Deceased also all our undivided interest including the Dry Cane
Tract: this conveyance intending to include in his settlement as administrator and our share in the land and
slaves which we had received. Test: G.G. Dibrell, Jo. Herd. Signed: William Bohanon, Elijah Bohanon,
Lewis Bohanon, William (his x mark) McBride. Filed in Reception Book No. 1, p. 79 at 1 pm on 12 Mar
1855
1856-
, Putnam County, Tennessee, Deed Book “B”, p. 148, David Whitaker to Campbell Bohannon
1856-
, Putnam County, Tennessee, Deed Book “B”, p. 149, Bethuel Buck to Campbell Bohannon
1856- , Putnam County, Tennessee, Deed Book “B”, p. 260, Claybourne Bohannon to Campbell
Bohannon
1856-
, Putnam County, Tennessee, Deed Book “B”, p. 262, Robert Whitaker to Campbell Bohannon
1856-
, Putnam County, Tennessee, Deed Book “B”, p. 366, Bethuel Buck to C. J. Bohannon
1856-
, Putnam County, Tennessee, Deed Book “B”, p. 443, John Madewell to Clayborn Bohannon
(Check p.133, 198, 211, 390, 396, 410, 496)
23 Oct 1881, White County, Tennessee, Marriage Book, p. 5, Joseph Bohannon to Mary Cloyd and
Stanton Bohannon to Emma Buboise
1885, White County, Tennessee, Marriage Book, p. 39, Jesse Randolph age 21 to Mary Bohannon age 21
Descendants:
Colleen Stone Neal
1312 E. Dry Creek Road
Centennial, CO 80122
303-795-3470
[email protected]
from William Bohannon 1730-1816 through Henry Bohannon
and wife Mary Matlock to James Bohanon and wife
to Ada Bohannon b. 1833 and husband John Armstrong Stone
William G. (Bill) Scroggins
1200 Dale Ave. #47
Mountain View, CA 94040 (1980)
from William Bohannon 1730-1816 through John Bohannon
and wife Helen Cook
John F. Bohannon
4673 Wolf Creek Pk.
Dayton, OH 45427
Jonnye Joe Hunter Jenkins
3224 Rockbluff Dr.
Dallas, TX 75227
from William Bohannon 1730-1816 through Henry Bohannon
And wife Mary Matlock to John Bohannon and wife Sarah
Prior to Pleasant Bohannon
from William Bohannon 1730-1816 through Henry Bohannon
and wife Mary Matlock to John Bohannon and wife Sarah
Prior to Martha Bohannon b. 1828 and husband Joseph Hunter
Katie Smith
4620 Alta Dr.
Ft. Worth, TX 76107
801-738-3871
Nova Landrith
1907 E. 17th
Ada, OK 74820
from William Bohannon 1730-1816 through Lewis Bohannon
to Elijah Bohannon
Elwanda Lundy
837 Butler Ave.
Moore, OK 73160
from William Bohannon 1730-1816 through Henry Bohannon
and wife Mary Matlock to Campbell Bohannon to Clayborn B.
Bohannon b. 1830 and first wife Sarah Stone
June Bohannan Brown
10507 Don Pico Road
Spring Valley, VA 92077
Harold Wayne Bohannon
926 Morningside Dr.
Cookeville, TN
from William Bohannon 1730-1816 through Henry Bohannon
and wife Mary Matlock to John Bohannon and wife Sarah
Prior to Crockett Bohannon to Houston Bohannon and wife
Edith Randolph
Carlos Morgan Bohannon
527 Old Walton Road
Monterey, TN 38574
from William Bohannon 1730-1816 through Henry Bohannon
and wife Mary Matlock to John Bohannon and wife Sarah
Prior to Crockett Bohannon to Pryor Bohannon b. 1860 and
Wife Casey Reynolds
Wayne Witt Bates
10211 Rodgers Rd.
Fairfax, VA 22030 (1975)
Doris Bohannon
1514 Daniel Ave.
Escalon, CA 95320 (1989)
Shirley Langdon Wilcox
1500 S. 23rd St.
Arlington, VA 22202
Believes William is the son of Joseph Bohannon and Elizabeth
Neville. “Capt. William Neville a soldier of the Fr. & Indian
War and Am. Rev. he went from Fauquier Co., VA to
Rutherford Co., NC to Barren Co., KY (1799-1808) to
White Co., TN. In 1813 in White Co., TN, he divided his
300 acre grant between Richard Lundy (poss. Marr. To his
dau Lettice) and Wm. B. Neville (poss. Wm.’s son). In 1815
Wm. B. Neville sells 150 acres “part of a grant to Wm. Neville
Sr. of 300 Acres”