William Joseph Little Timeline
Where did the Little’s from?
Alternative Spellings: Litel, Litil, Litill, Litle, Littell, Littil,
Littill, Little, Littyll, Lityl, Lytil, Lytle, Lyttle, Lyttille
In a conversation I had with Mina Felicia Little of
Tallapoosa Georgia. I asked her about a story of three brothers
that came from Scotland. To the best of her recollection she
could only name 2, Charles, and James, but does not recall the
third name. In a latter conversation she said Charles and
William. I am hopeful that William was the third name. Thus we
are looking for Charles, James, and William Little who came to
America together on the same ship. Mina lives on one of the
sons of William Joseph Little land. Francis Marion Little if I
remember correctly. She has long been interested in family and
it’s history.
Family Stories Point to
Scotland
With this in mind bear witness to what I am about to tell
you.
In 1000 BC, the Celtic people first came to Scotland. These
people were skilled in working iron. They changed cotemporary
Armor and weaponry. They were the first to use the long sword
and small shield in Europe.
Julius Caesar and the Romans arrived in Britain in 55BC and
remained there for over 225 years. In AD 79 the Romans
advanced into Scotland in a series of campaigns, establishing
forts along the way. The Scotsmen were then called Caledonians
then. By AD 83 they had marched up the east coast as far as
present day Aberdeenshire.
The Britons or the Britons of Strathclyde came. They would
dominate the west of lower Scotland and some of England.
The Angles, from Germany settled southeast Scotland and
portions of England. The Angles were the only non-Celtic race
of the four main early settlers of Scotland. And this would prove
to be a major problem for the Celts later on.
Lastly, the Fourth Tribe came to settle Scotland. They were
also a warlike people, descended from Ireland. The origins of
their name Scots is believed to be a corrupted form of Scottus or
Scotti , which meant; “raiders”. A Celtic, warrior, combative
and expansive race, the Scots came in about 500 A.D. Dalriada
(Dal Riata) was the Kingdom of the Scots.
In 793 AD the Vikings, or plunderers from Norway, were
seeking the treasures of the churches, which were easily
plundered.
In 800 AD The Vikings came again to Scotland to raid and
settle. The Scots seemed to have something in common with the
Viking and after a while intermarriages, to common and noble,
with established clans took place in north Scotland and
extensively throughout the Western Isles of Scotland.
All of these people intermarried so you most probably
descend from them all.
In 1066 AD, five generations after Normandy's Conquest of
England Richard Lytle was born. He was in line of descent from
William the Conqueror, King of England and the Duke of
Normandy, whose ancestry can be traced back to Ingiald who
ruled in Central Sweden 1,300 years ago.
Nine hundred years after Ingiald the Littles, as well as other
unruly Scottish clans in Eskdale and Liddesdale, were to suffer
executions, persecutions and banishments by the Royal
command. The Eskdale and Liddesdale chiefs, with the
exception of Armstrong of Mangerton, were lucky to hold on to
their lives and lose only their lands. So it was that the grand
titles and like Royal favors destined for Scotland went to their
persecutors and not to them.
The Anglo-Scottish Border Wars of 1296-1603 the Littles
were one of the fighting clans of the West March. By the close
of the 16th Century they had earned a reputation as the finest
light cavalry in Europe.
For over three centuries the Border Littles shared with the
Armstrongs and Beatties the steep-sided dales to the north and
west of the present town of Langholm.
In 1296-97 Edward Little "of Meikledale", founder of the
clan and descendant of Anglo-Norman Richard Lytle, was a
supporter of Sir William Wallace, the patriot, who upheld the
independent rights of Scotland against the oppression of Edward
I of England.
In 1351 Martin Litill was a witness at Hermitage Castle of a
charter of William Douglas, Lord of Liddesdale.
Nichol Litil served the Earl of Douglas on the West Marches
in 1368.
In 1398 Nicol Little was one of a group of knights and
"squires" entrusted to supervise the repatriation of English
prisoners across the border'
In 1426 Simon Litill became the lst Laird of Meikledale
being granted tenure of the lands in Ewesdale by James I, King
of Scots. Littles of less warlike disposition found their vocation
as monks in Abbeys and Convents.
The Littles of Liberton in Edinburgh are a branch of the
Border clan dating from around 1500. Clement Litil, 2nd of
Liberton was founder of the University of Edinburgh Library.
His brother William Litil, 3rd of Liberton, was twice Provost of
Edinburgh in the post-Reformation period
The Little Clan of the Scottish West March supported the
Stuart Kings of Scots through five reigns until 1530 when James
V, under pressure from the English Court, tricked thirty-two
Armstrongs, Elliots, Littles, Irvings into a parley and hanged
them out of hand. The Eskdale clans from then on forsook
patriotism for survival and sided with the most likely winners of
international warfare.
In one chronicle in the spring of 1530 the Littles along with
the Armstrongs, Elliots and Irvines, raided the King’s forces but
lost thirty-two men. Their Clans were at Meikledale and
Langholme in Dumfriesshire and Liberton in Edenburgh.
The 1587 Act of the Scottish Parliament Roll of the Clans
that have Captains, Chiefs and Chieftains "on whom clansmen
depend against the will of their landlords in the Borders and the
Highlands" names "Litillis" among the names listed under West
March. Thus in 1587 the Littles were clearly regarded as a Clan.
In 1603 King James I of Great Britain (a.k.a. King James
VI) of Scotland was determined to put down the continuing
lawlessness on both sides of the Border. His wishes were carried
through with sword, noose and torch until hardly a building
stood in the whole of Eskdale and Liddlesdale. Chiefs were
hanged and those who survived were forced to quit their lands.
As a result the Crowns of England and Scotland were united on
one head.
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In 1672 David was the last Laird of Meikledale and last
Chief of Clan Little to register arms. His full coat of arms
consists of the shield and the crest:
In the "Great Civil War', the clans under the great Montrose
fought in the first real Jacobite war of 1688-89, Montrose's
descendant John Graham, 'Bonnie Dundee', led Jacobite
Highland clansmen in victory over the army of Dutch William
at Killecrankie (1689). Dundee added to the Jacobite cause and
legend by dying in the moment of his greatest victory.
The Highlanders never forgot the appalling murders of the
Glencoe Massacre in 1692: the treacherous, government ordered
outright slaughter by forces led by the Campbell’s on their
fellow clansmen and hosts the MacDonalds.
The last witch to be put to death in Galloway was in 1698.
Simon Little of Meikledale was chief of the Little clan at the
end of the Border Wars. His son, Thomas Little was succeeded
by David Little, last Laird of Meikledale and last of the chiefs.
The direct male line in descent from David terminates with 18th
Century Simon Little of Nittyholm who had seven daughters
and no sons. His brother, Matthew (?William) Little went to
Reading in England, married and went to sea in 1745.
The clan began to scatter in the early 17th Century fleeing
from persecution, poverty and overcrowding to the Ulster
Plantations. Many moved to English Cumberland, crossed the
oceans to North America, Australia and New Zealand. Later
many Littles, Lytles, and Lyttles in Ulster re-emigrated as ScotsIrish back to Great Britain or headed overseas.
Before attempting to describe the 'ethnic cleansing' of the
Highlands of Scotland, you must be aware of what happened
prior to the atrocities of the Clearances. Especially true in
understanding the two nations of Scots and they relate to the
clan systems; the Jacobite wars and most especially the final
event that led directly to the Clearances. That event is the total
destruction of the great and proud Highland army, and the last
Highland army under the command of Prince Charles Edward
Stuart or "Bonnie Prince Charlie" at Culloden in 1746.
The final defeat dealt to the unfortunate Highlanders was by
Cumberland. He earned his name "the Butcher" for his postbattlefield atrocities.
Cumberland ordered his Red Coats to murder every
surviving clansman on the field, even burying some of the
wounded Highlanders alive in huge pits.
Highland dress, music and the language were banned, and
the clan leaders were executed or exiled. Vast numbers of
Highlanders; men, women and children, were killed for
disloyalty or even mere suspicion, and because they were
simply Highlanders. As for they’re odd language and alien
customs.
The clans were left without chieftains to direct them and
were easy prey to missionaries determined to teach them. These
missionaries would bind them to the Government forever. From
the Lowlands the Society for the propagation of Christian
Knowledge went to the Highlands in 1791 seeking Godlessness
in the Highlands, but found something more alarming. They sent
a message back stating: they were certain that since 1772 no less
than 16 ships full of emigrants had left from the counties of
Inverness and Ross, containing, 6,400 people and who carried
with them at least 38,000 pound Sterling. From then on, few
Highlanders left Scotland with their money, possessions, or their
dignities intact. If they were to emigrate, they would be forced
to do so as penniless indentured servants, slaves or beggars.
William Joseph
Little Timeline
12 Jul 1783
On 12 Jul 1783 in the Old 96 District of South Carolina
Jeremiah Stokes, Nehemiah Howard, and Joseph Little made
an inventory of the estate of James Bagley (Widow Lucy
Bagley).
1790 Old 96 South Carolina dist census
Joseph Little pg 90
1800 Union Co SC
3 Joseph Little’s listed but none fit household
1795
Josiah Little, b. Wilkes Co., Georgia
August 4, 1799
Mary Polly Little b. Wilkes Co. Georgia
1801
William L. Little b., Wilkes Co., Georgia
1804
Nancy Little b. Jackson Co., Georgia
1805
Bulloch County, Georgia - Land Records: Georgia Land
Lottery
BB Little, Joseph (double blank)
March 14, 1807
Anna Little b. Jackson Co., Georgia
1809 Jackson County Tax Digest
SURNAME GIVEN NAME PAGE Little Joseph 77
July 20, 1810
Theophilus F. Little b., Jackson Co., Georgia.
1812
Arthrilda Little b., Jackson Co., Georgia
1813 to 1820
William Joseph Little was the sheriff of Jackson County GA.
from 1813 to 1820
January 5 to March 5, 1814
Muster roll of Georgia Militia commanded by Capt. Joseph
Whorton lists a Joseph Little with sub-note of "do Fort
Harrison" this group was in existence from January 5 to
March 5, 1814 . Another document shows Joseph Little as a
spie.
1820 Census Jackson Co., Georgia
Joseph Little is shown with
1 male under 10
1 male 18 to 26
1 male 26 to 45
1 male 45 and up
1 female under 10
2 females 10 to 16
1 female 16 to 26
1 female 45 and up
4 persons working in agriculture
SLAVES
1 male slave 14 to 26
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1 male slave 26 to 45
4 female slaves to 14
1 female slave 14 to 26
1 female slave 26 to 45
8 free black males to 14
8 free black male 14 to 26
now (Haralson) Co., 202 1/2 acres. Attest; Thos. Naped, Jas.
Burnside, Wm. Barden J.P.., February 18, 1832.
November 4, 1832
Elizabeth Little b., Carroll Co., Georgia
April 1, 1832
Page 283
Carroll Co., April 1, 1832. William C. Springer, James H.
Rogers, Sanford Kingsbery, and Joseph Little, Justices of the
Inferior Court to Thomas McGuire, Carrollton. $117.00. Lot
#3, City of Carrollton, containing 5000 square feet. Attest;
William H. Parr, Issac E. Cobb, J.P., Dunley Ayres, J.P.
March 3, 1825
Married Mary (Polly) Johnson, in Jackson County, Georgia
August 12, 1825
Joseph Cephus Little DR b., Jackson Co., Georgia
December 11, 1827
Page 155
Jackson Co., December 11, 1827. William Porter, Jackson
Co., to Joseph Little, Jackson Co., $800.00. Land lot #250,
8th dist. Carroll now (Haralson) Co., containing 202 1/2
acres, Drawn in lottery by William Porter. Attest: Thos
Niblack J.P., W.L. Bryant J.P., April 30, 1829.
3rd June 1833
Inferior Court of Carroll County Georgia, Monday 3rd June
1833
The Inferior Court met for the purpose of revising and
selecting Grand Jurors for said county and the following
named pers. were selected as Grand Jurors. Present their
Honors WM. G. SPRINGER, JAMES H. RODGERS,
SANDFORD KINGSBERY & JOSEPH LITTLE, ESQRS.
Registered the 4th June 1833 WM. L. LOTT, clerk
May 4 1827
GEORGIA LAND LOTTERY
3 5 175 Little, Joseph - Jackson County, Allens
May 18 1827
August 5, 1833
GEORGIA LAND LOTTERY
3 7 205
Little, Joseph - Jackson County, Allens
Page 312
Carroll Co., August 5, 1833. William C. Springer, Sanford
Kingsbery, and Joseph Little, Justices of the Inferior Court to
George R. Adair. $500.00. Lots #18, 19, 20, 45, 46, 47, City
of Carrollton. Attest; John Dean, A. M. McWhorter, J.P.
August 28, 1833.
1827
Move to Carroll County Georgia
June 29, 1827
Francis L. Little b., Carroll (now Haralson) Co., Georgia
January 20, 1829
Page 229
Carroll Co., January 20, 1829. Charles H. Brooks, Jones Co.,
to Joseph Little, Carroll Co., $200.00 Land lot #150, 8th dist.
Carroll now (Haralson) Co., 202 1/2 acres drawn by William
Blakely, Jones Co., Attest; William Little, Theophilus Little
January 1, 1834
Thomas Jefferson Little b., Carroll Co., Georgia
July 7, 1834
Page 417
Carroll Co., July 7, 1834. William Springer, Jas. H. Rogers,
Sanford Kingsbery, Joseph Little, William Beal, Justices of
the Inferior court, Carroll Co., to Samuel Fields $50.00.
Lots#125, 137 in the town commons of Carrollton. Attest;
Jiles S. Boggess, Henry Curtiss, J.P., January 1, 1835
October 18, 1830
Page 444
Carroll Co., October 18, 1830, Joseph Little to Theophilus F.
Little. $200.00. Land lit #158, 8th dist. Carroll now
(Haralson) Co. 202 1/2 acres drawn by William Blakley,
Jones Co. Attest; John J. Gibson, Thos. M. Kennton J.P.,
November 4, 1830.
July 7, 1834
Page 418
Carroll Co., July 7, 1834. James H. Rogers, William G.
Springer, Sanford Kingsbery, Joseph Little, William Beal,
Justices of the Inferior court, Carroll Co., to Samuel Fields ,
Franklin Co., $250.00 lots #2, 23, Carrollton. 50 feet front
and 100 feet deep. Attest; Jiles S. Boggess, Henry Curtiss,
J.P., January 1, 1835
1830 Census Jackson Co., Georgia
Joseph Little
3 males under 5
1 male 50 and under 60
1 female under 5
1 female 10 and under 15
1 female 20 and under 30
November 1831
Exer L. Little b., Carroll Co., Georgia
May 21, 1831
Page 533
Joseph Little's mark and brand. A crap of the left ear, a slit of
the right ear. Brand J. & L. for Joseph Little. Lawson Black,
C. S. C. May 21, 1831.
January 13, 1835
Page 447
Carroll Co., January 13, 1835. Absolem Haleanibe.
Herbasham Co., to Joseph Little. $200.00. Land lot #273, 8th
dist Carroll now (Haralson) Co., 202 1/2 acres. Attest; Abner
Sherden, Runson Thompson, J.P., May 12, 1835.
June 1, 1835
The Inferior Court met for the purpose of revising and
selecting Grand Jurors for said county and the following
named persons were selected as Grand Jurors. Present their
Honors JAMES H. RODGERS, SANDFORD KINGSBERY,
WILLIAM BEALL & JOSEPH LITTLE, ESQRS
Recorded the 1st of June 1835
(Copied from the first book of the Inferior Court
June 24, 1831
Page 153
State of Georgia, June 24, 1831. Martha S. Bugg, Columbia
Co., to William Little. $50.00 Land lot #272, 8th dist. Carroll
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Minutes of Carroll Co. GA, pages 126-127
May 7, 1838
Elijah Marion Little b. in Carroll Co., Georgia.
1840 Census Carroll Co., Georgia
Joseph Little
3 males under 5
1 male 5 and under 10
1 male 10 and under 15
1 male 60 and under 70
2 female under 5
1 female 5 and under 10
1 female 30 and under 40
1841
John W. Little b., Carroll Co., Georgia
1842
Carroll County Georgia Tax Digest Joseph Little 653 8
April 4,1843
Mary Caroline Little b., Carroll Co., Georgia
1850 Census Carroll Co., Georgia
Surname, Given Age m/f Birth
Little, Joseph Sr. 70 m SC
Mary 50 f GA
Elizabeth 17 f GA
Marion 11 f GA
John 9 m GA
Caroline 5 f GA
July 15, 1854
William Joseph Little received a land grant for 40 acres in
Calhoun Co., Alabama while living in Carroll Co., Georgia
dated July 15, 1854
1855
William Joseph Little applied for Veteran's Pension in 1855
Jan 1 1859
William Joseph Little received a land grant for 40 acres in
Calhoun Co., Alabama while living in Harralson Co.,
Georgia dated Jan 1 1859
Many marages were preformed by Joseph Little SR.
Some of the latter marrages may have been done by another
Joseph Little thought to be Joseph Cephius Little.
Preformed by Joseph Little JP or MG
Haralson County Georgia Will Book A
LITTLE, JOSEPH
160-161
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