Husband of Elizabeth Plott
Documentation: List of Children from George and Margaret Plott Estate Files
4. Elizabeth Plott (c. 1769 to c. prior 1830) married John Adams (c. 1769 to prior 1830)
“Both dead. George Adams, Henry Adams, David Adams, John Adams, Daniel, Obadiah & Bennett Adams, Margaret married to Henry Swendler, Catherine Adams married to Jas. A. Rooks. South Carolina and Georgia”
1. George Adams - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in c from
Died in c from
Married on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
2. Henry Adams - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in c from
Died in c from
Married on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
3. David Adams - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in c from
Died in c from
Married on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
4. John - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in c from
Died in c from
Married on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
5. Daniel - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in North Carolina c November 23, 1802 from Census Records and Find A Grave.
Died in Houston County, Georgia c October 24, 1880 from Find A Grave and Last Will & Testament
Married Elizabeth aka Betsy ? (Need archival level documentation of maiden name) on c 1830, in from Census.
1850 Census: Elizabeth
1870 Census: Elizabeth
1880 Census: Betsy
Bondsman:
Witness:
Daniel’s Last Will and Testament was filed in Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, 742-1992, Houston County Wills, 1855-1926 Book B, Page 309-311. In his Last Will and Testament, Daniel names his sons, who are listed on the 1880 Census with his sister Catherine/Katy Rooks and his nephew, Robert Swindler. As documented on the List of Children for George and Margaret Plott, Catherine married Jas. A. Rooks and Margaret married Henry Swindler (Robert Swindler would be Margaret’s son).
“Will of Daniel Adams Dec'd
State of Georgia Houston County
In the name of God Amen
I Daniel Adams of the State and County aforesaid, do make
this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and annulling
all other Wills, Testaments disposition and bequests by me at any
time or in my manner made and not herein and hereby ratified
and confirmed to wit:
Item 1st.
I direct that my body be buried in a decent and
Christian like manner according to my circumstances and condition
in life. My soul I commit to my Gracious Heavenly Father
who gave it relying alone upon the shed blood of my blessed
Savior for Salvation.
Item 2nd.
I direct that my Executors hereinafter named
pay without delay all my just debts, if any there be at
my death.
Item 3rd.
I desire that my wife shall have the proceeds of my
farm upon which I now reside, also the Stock, such as mules,
horses, cattle, hogs, etc. so long as she shall live, also wagons,
buggies or carriages, farming utensils, provisions, etc.
that may be on hand and any and all other things appertaining
to said farm, and to go on with the farm just as I would
were I living. After my wife's death said plantation to my
Son George B;s, together with all the provisions, Stock, and
as mules, horses, cattle, hogs, etc, also implements, wagons, buggies,
etc. etc. that may be on hand on said plantation at my wife's
death. Said George B is to live on said farm during his mother's
life time if he so desires but the general conduct and
management of the farm is to be left to my Wife or Executors.
In the event my Son George B Dying without lawful children
then said plantation to be divided between my Grand children
viz: My Son Robert's children, My Son Daniel H.'s children,
and My Son Obediah F.'s Son Sidney. Said plantation thus
bequeathed in Item 3rd lies near Fort Valley and joins land
now belonging to James W. Hardison and Wesley Houser and
contains two hundred & Eighty five acres more or less.
Item 4th.
I desire & will that my wife shall have all the
household & Kitchen furniture, bedding, etc. etc. to do with
as she may desire.
Item 5th.
I desire that my plantation on St. Simons
Island, my house & lot in Brunswick Ga and all other
property that I may have at my death be under the management
& control of my Executor, who are hereby directed
to turn over the net proceeds of the sum to my wife to do
with as she may think properly. After my wife's death
said property to go to my Grand children viz: My Son
Robert’s children, My Son Daniel's H.'s Children and my
Son Obediah F.'s son Sidney.
Item 6th.
I desire & direct my Executors to turn over to my
Son Obediah F.'s all Notes and demands that I may hold against
him and not require him to pay the same.
Item 7th.
I hereby appoint my wife Executrix and my friend
Wm. I. Green, Executor of this my last will & Testament.
Daniel “his X mark” Adams, L.S.
Signed, Sealed, declared and published by the Testator as his
last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who subscribed
the same in the presence of this Testator and at his
special instance and request and in the presence of each
other, this Aug 28th, 1876
John A. Houser
J.M. Gray
W. J. Anderson, Jr.
W. A. Brown
N. P. H. C. Ga.
File in Office April 5th 1881
A. S. Stiles, Ordinary”
6. Obadiah - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in c from
Died in Georgia; perhaps, Stewart County c Spring, 1860 from Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, 1742-1992, Stewart Probate Records, Vol E, 1858-1907.
Married Elizabeth McRay (unconfirmed) on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
“Georgia, Stewart County. Know all men by these present That We James A. Rooks principal, and William Hanes, James CN. Davis and Jardine E. Carter, securities are held and primarily bound unto J. L. Wimberly Ordinary for said County and his successors in office in the just sum of Twenty-five Thousand dollars payable by the said James A. Rooks. William Hanes, James N. Davis and Jardine E. Carter, or either of them, their heirs, executors, administrators and assigns jointly and severally to be void on condition that the said James A. Rooks shall do and perform all the duties of guardianship for the person and property of David R. Adams, orphan of Obadiah Adams, deceased, as the law requires of him, otherwise a remain in full force, power and virtue. Witness our hands and seals this 7th day of May, 1860. Attested and approved by J. L. Wimberly, Ordinary. James A. Rooks, L.S., Wm. Hanes, L.S., James Harden, L.S., J. E. Carter. Recorded 17th day of May, 1860 J. L. Wimberly, Ordinary.”
7. Bennet - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in c from
Died in c from
Married on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
8. Margaret - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in c from
Died in c from
Married on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
9. Catherine Adams - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in South Carolina (on census) c Aug. 15, 1804 from Tombstone record.
Died in Stewart County, Georgia c Aug. 18, 1884 from Tombstone record.
Last Will and Testament file in Stewart County, Georgia.
Married James A. Rooks on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
“Georgia Stewart County. In the name of God. Amen. I Katy Rooks…”, “... I also give to David R. Adams the family Bible." "Eighth, It is my will and desire that I shall be decently buried and have a tombstone ordered over me like that over my husband James Rooks. It is further my will and desire for an iron railing to be placed around my husband and myself...I have hereunto subscribed my hand and affix my seal this 2 (second) day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand and Eight Hundred and Eighty-two. Catherine Rooks - Seal.” Unconfirmed source that David R. Adams was the son of Obadiah Adams, Catherine’s brother. Catherine and James report David living with them on the 1850 and 1860 Census. Catherine and James appear residing in Stewart County, Georgia on the 1840 Census.
A “Form 22 - (Voucher) The Confederate States” was recorded in the Confederate Citizen File for James A. Rooks. "Hire of 4 Horse teams 4 days, Hauling tithes from Lumpkin to Florence at $11.00 per day, Baling 1700 lbs fodder a 3". The total pay was recorded, “Received at Lumpkin, Ga., on 9 day of January, 1864, of Capt. Jno. F. Croft, P.Q.M., C.S.A. forty-eight Dollars and - Cents, in full of above account”. Then, in original signature “James A. Rooks”. The distance between Lumpkin to Florence is approximately 16 miles.
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Documentation: List of Children from George and Margaret Plott Estate Files
4. Elizabeth Plott (c. 1769 to c. prior 1830) married John Adams (c. 1769 to prior 1830)
“Both dead. George Adams, Henry Adams, David Adams, John Adams, Daniel, Obadiah & Bennett Adams, Margaret married to Henry Swendler, Catherine Adams married to Jas. A. Rooks. South Carolina and Georgia”
1. George Adams - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in c from
Died in c from
Married on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
2. Henry Adams - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in c from
Died in c from
Married on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
3. David Adams - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in c from
Died in c from
Married on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
4. John - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in c from
Died in c from
Married on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
5. Daniel - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in North Carolina c November 23, 1802 from Census Records and Find A Grave.
Died in Houston County, Georgia c October 24, 1880 from Find A Grave and Last Will & Testament
Married Elizabeth aka Betsy ? (Need archival level documentation of maiden name) on c 1830, in from Census.
1850 Census: Elizabeth
1870 Census: Elizabeth
1880 Census: Betsy
Bondsman:
Witness:
Daniel’s Last Will and Testament was filed in Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, 742-1992, Houston County Wills, 1855-1926 Book B, Page 309-311. In his Last Will and Testament, Daniel names his sons, who are listed on the 1880 Census with his sister Catherine/Katy Rooks and his nephew, Robert Swindler. As documented on the List of Children for George and Margaret Plott, Catherine married Jas. A. Rooks and Margaret married Henry Swindler (Robert Swindler would be Margaret’s son).
“Will of Daniel Adams Dec'd
State of Georgia Houston County
In the name of God Amen
I Daniel Adams of the State and County aforesaid, do make
this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and annulling
all other Wills, Testaments disposition and bequests by me at any
time or in my manner made and not herein and hereby ratified
and confirmed to wit:
Item 1st.
I direct that my body be buried in a decent and
Christian like manner according to my circumstances and condition
in life. My soul I commit to my Gracious Heavenly Father
who gave it relying alone upon the shed blood of my blessed
Savior for Salvation.
Item 2nd.
I direct that my Executors hereinafter named
pay without delay all my just debts, if any there be at
my death.
Item 3rd.
I desire that my wife shall have the proceeds of my
farm upon which I now reside, also the Stock, such as mules,
horses, cattle, hogs, etc. so long as she shall live, also wagons,
buggies or carriages, farming utensils, provisions, etc.
that may be on hand and any and all other things appertaining
to said farm, and to go on with the farm just as I would
were I living. After my wife's death said plantation to my
Son George B;s, together with all the provisions, Stock, and
as mules, horses, cattle, hogs, etc, also implements, wagons, buggies,
etc. etc. that may be on hand on said plantation at my wife's
death. Said George B is to live on said farm during his mother's
life time if he so desires but the general conduct and
management of the farm is to be left to my Wife or Executors.
In the event my Son George B Dying without lawful children
then said plantation to be divided between my Grand children
viz: My Son Robert's children, My Son Daniel H.'s children,
and My Son Obediah F.'s Son Sidney. Said plantation thus
bequeathed in Item 3rd lies near Fort Valley and joins land
now belonging to James W. Hardison and Wesley Houser and
contains two hundred & Eighty five acres more or less.
Item 4th.
I desire & will that my wife shall have all the
household & Kitchen furniture, bedding, etc. etc. to do with
as she may desire.
Item 5th.
I desire that my plantation on St. Simons
Island, my house & lot in Brunswick Ga and all other
property that I may have at my death be under the management
& control of my Executor, who are hereby directed
to turn over the net proceeds of the sum to my wife to do
with as she may think properly. After my wife's death
said property to go to my Grand children viz: My Son
Robert’s children, My Son Daniel's H.'s Children and my
Son Obediah F.'s son Sidney.
Item 6th.
I desire & direct my Executors to turn over to my
Son Obediah F.'s all Notes and demands that I may hold against
him and not require him to pay the same.
Item 7th.
I hereby appoint my wife Executrix and my friend
Wm. I. Green, Executor of this my last will & Testament.
Daniel “his X mark” Adams, L.S.
Signed, Sealed, declared and published by the Testator as his
last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who subscribed
the same in the presence of this Testator and at his
special instance and request and in the presence of each
other, this Aug 28th, 1876
John A. Houser
J.M. Gray
W. J. Anderson, Jr.
W. A. Brown
N. P. H. C. Ga.
File in Office April 5th 1881
A. S. Stiles, Ordinary”
6. Obadiah - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in c from
Died in Georgia; perhaps, Stewart County c Spring, 1860 from Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, 1742-1992, Stewart Probate Records, Vol E, 1858-1907.
Married Elizabeth McRay (unconfirmed) on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
“Georgia, Stewart County. Know all men by these present That We James A. Rooks principal, and William Hanes, James CN. Davis and Jardine E. Carter, securities are held and primarily bound unto J. L. Wimberly Ordinary for said County and his successors in office in the just sum of Twenty-five Thousand dollars payable by the said James A. Rooks. William Hanes, James N. Davis and Jardine E. Carter, or either of them, their heirs, executors, administrators and assigns jointly and severally to be void on condition that the said James A. Rooks shall do and perform all the duties of guardianship for the person and property of David R. Adams, orphan of Obadiah Adams, deceased, as the law requires of him, otherwise a remain in full force, power and virtue. Witness our hands and seals this 7th day of May, 1860. Attested and approved by J. L. Wimberly, Ordinary. James A. Rooks, L.S., Wm. Hanes, L.S., James Harden, L.S., J. E. Carter. Recorded 17th day of May, 1860 J. L. Wimberly, Ordinary.”
7. Bennet - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in c from
Died in c from
Married on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
8. Margaret - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in c from
Died in c from
Married on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
9. Catherine Adams - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in South Carolina (on census) c Aug. 15, 1804 from Tombstone record.
Died in Stewart County, Georgia c Aug. 18, 1884 from Tombstone record.
Last Will and Testament file in Stewart County, Georgia.
Married James A. Rooks on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
“Georgia Stewart County. In the name of God. Amen. I Katy Rooks…”, “... I also give to David R. Adams the family Bible." "Eighth, It is my will and desire that I shall be decently buried and have a tombstone ordered over me like that over my husband James Rooks. It is further my will and desire for an iron railing to be placed around my husband and myself...I have hereunto subscribed my hand and affix my seal this 2 (second) day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand and Eight Hundred and Eighty-two. Catherine Rooks - Seal.” Unconfirmed source that David R. Adams was the son of Obadiah Adams, Catherine’s brother. Catherine and James report David living with them on the 1850 and 1860 Census. Catherine and James appear residing in Stewart County, Georgia on the 1840 Census.
A “Form 22 - (Voucher) The Confederate States” was recorded in the Confederate Citizen File for James A. Rooks. "Hire of 4 Horse teams 4 days, Hauling tithes from Lumpkin to Florence at $11.00 per day, Baling 1700 lbs fodder a 3". The total pay was recorded, “Received at Lumpkin, Ga., on 9 day of January, 1864, of Capt. Jno. F. Croft, P.Q.M., C.S.A. forty-eight Dollars and - Cents, in full of above account”. Then, in original signature “James A. Rooks”. The distance between Lumpkin to Florence is approximately 16 miles.
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Husband of Elizabeth Plott
Documentation: List of Children from George and Margaret Plott Estate Files
4. Elizabeth Plott (c. 1769 to c. prior 1830) married John Adams (c. 1769 to prior 1830)
“Both dead. George Adams, Henry Adams, David Adams, John Adams, Daniel, Obadiah & Bennett Adams, Margaret married to Henry Swendler, Catherine Adams married to Jas. A. Rooks. South Carolina and Georgia”
1. George Adams - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in c from
Died in c from
Married on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
2. Henry Adams - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in c from
Died in c from
Married on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
3. David Adams - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in c from
Died in c from
Married on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
4. John - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in c from
Died in c from
Married on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
5. Daniel - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in North Carolina c November 23, 1802 from Census Records and Find A Grave.
Died in Houston County, Georgia c October 24, 1880 from Find A Grave and Last Will & Testament
Married Elizabeth aka Betsy ? (Need archival level documentation of maiden name) on c 1830, in from Census.
1850 Census: Elizabeth
1870 Census: Elizabeth
1880 Census: Betsy
Bondsman:
Witness:
Daniel’s Last Will and Testament was filed in Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, 742-1992, Houston County Wills, 1855-1926 Book B, Page 309-311. In his Last Will and Testament, Daniel names his sons, who are listed on the 1880 Census with his sister Catherine/Katy Rooks and his nephew, Robert Swindler. As documented on the List of Children for George and Margaret Plott, Catherine married Jas. A. Rooks and Margaret married Henry Swindler (Robert Swindler would be Margaret’s son).
“Will of Daniel Adams Dec'd
State of Georgia Houston County
In the name of God Amen
I Daniel Adams of the State and County aforesaid, do make
this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and annulling
all other Wills, Testaments disposition and bequests by me at any
time or in my manner made and not herein and hereby ratified
and confirmed to wit:
Item 1st.
I direct that my body be buried in a decent and
Christian like manner according to my circumstances and condition
in life. My soul I commit to my Gracious Heavenly Father
who gave it relying alone upon the shed blood of my blessed
Savior for Salvation.
Item 2nd.
I direct that my Executors hereinafter named
pay without delay all my just debts, if any there be at
my death.
Item 3rd.
I desire that my wife shall have the proceeds of my
farm upon which I now reside, also the Stock, such as mules,
horses, cattle, hogs, etc. so long as she shall live, also wagons,
buggies or carriages, farming utensils, provisions, etc.
that may be on hand and any and all other things appertaining
to said farm, and to go on with the farm just as I would
were I living. After my wife's death said plantation to my
Son George B;s, together with all the provisions, Stock, and
as mules, horses, cattle, hogs, etc, also implements, wagons, buggies,
etc. etc. that may be on hand on said plantation at my wife's
death. Said George B is to live on said farm during his mother's
life time if he so desires but the general conduct and
management of the farm is to be left to my Wife or Executors.
In the event my Son George B Dying without lawful children
then said plantation to be divided between my Grand children
viz: My Son Robert's children, My Son Daniel H.'s children,
and My Son Obediah F.'s Son Sidney. Said plantation thus
bequeathed in Item 3rd lies near Fort Valley and joins land
now belonging to James W. Hardison and Wesley Houser and
contains two hundred & Eighty five acres more or less.
Item 4th.
I desire & will that my wife shall have all the
household & Kitchen furniture, bedding, etc. etc. to do with
as she may desire.
Item 5th.
I desire that my plantation on St. Simons
Island, my house & lot in Brunswick Ga and all other
property that I may have at my death be under the management
& control of my Executor, who are hereby directed
to turn over the net proceeds of the sum to my wife to do
with as she may think properly. After my wife's death
said property to go to my Grand children viz: My Son
Robert’s children, My Son Daniel's H.'s Children and my
Son Obediah F.'s son Sidney.
Item 6th.
I desire & direct my Executors to turn over to my
Son Obediah F.'s all Notes and demands that I may hold against
him and not require him to pay the same.
Item 7th.
I hereby appoint my wife Executrix and my friend
Wm. I. Green, Executor of this my last will & Testament.
Daniel “his X mark” Adams, L.S.
Signed, Sealed, declared and published by the Testator as his
last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who subscribed
the same in the presence of this Testator and at his
special instance and request and in the presence of each
other, this Aug 28th, 1876
John A. Houser
J.M. Gray
W. J. Anderson, Jr.
W. A. Brown
N. P. H. C. Ga.
File in Office April 5th 1881
A. S. Stiles, Ordinary”
6. Obadiah - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in c from
Died in Georgia; perhaps, Stewart County c Spring, 1860 from Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, 1742-1992, Stewart Probate Records, Vol E, 1858-1907.
Married Elizabeth McRay (unconfirmed) on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
“Georgia, Stewart County. Know all men by these present That We James A. Rooks principal, and William Hanes, James CN. Davis and Jardine E. Carter, securities are held and primarily bound unto J. L. Wimberly Ordinary for said County and his successors in office in the just sum of Twenty-five Thousand dollars payable by the said James A. Rooks. William Hanes, James N. Davis and Jardine E. Carter, or either of them, their heirs, executors, administrators and assigns jointly and severally to be void on condition that the said James A. Rooks shall do and perform all the duties of guardianship for the person and property of David R. Adams, orphan of Obadiah Adams, deceased, as the law requires of him, otherwise a remain in full force, power and virtue. Witness our hands and seals this 7th day of May, 1860. Attested and approved by J. L. Wimberly, Ordinary. James A. Rooks, L.S., Wm. Hanes, L.S., James Harden, L.S., J. E. Carter. Recorded 17th day of May, 1860 J. L. Wimberly, Ordinary.”
7. Bennet - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in c from
Died in c from
Married on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
8. Margaret - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in c from
Died in c from
Married on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
9. Catherine Adams - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in South Carolina (on census) c Aug. 15, 1804 from Tombstone record.
Died in Stewart County, Georgia c Aug. 18, 1884 from Tombstone record.
Last Will and Testament file in Stewart County, Georgia.
Married James A. Rooks on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
“Georgia Stewart County. In the name of God. Amen. I Katy Rooks…”, “... I also give to David R. Adams the family Bible." "Eighth, It is my will and desire that I shall be decently buried and have a tombstone ordered over me like that over my husband James Rooks. It is further my will and desire for an iron railing to be placed around my husband and myself...I have hereunto subscribed my hand and affix my seal this 2 (second) day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand and Eight Hundred and Eighty-two. Catherine Rooks - Seal.” Unconfirmed source that David R. Adams was the son of Obadiah Adams, Catherine’s brother. Catherine and James report David living with them on the 1850 and 1860 Census. Catherine and James appear residing in Stewart County, Georgia on the 1840 Census.
A “Form 22 - (Voucher) The Confederate States” was recorded in the Confederate Citizen File for James A. Rooks. "Hire of 4 Horse teams 4 days, Hauling tithes from Lumpkin to Florence at $11.00 per day, Baling 1700 lbs fodder a 3". The total pay was recorded, “Received at Lumpkin, Ga., on 9 day of January, 1864, of Capt. Jno. F. Croft, P.Q.M., C.S.A. forty-eight Dollars and - Cents, in full of above account”. Then, in original signature “James A. Rooks”. The distance between Lumpkin to Florence is approximately 16 miles.
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Documentation: List of Children from George and Margaret Plott Estate Files
4. Elizabeth Plott (c. 1769 to c. prior 1830) married John Adams (c. 1769 to prior 1830)
“Both dead. George Adams, Henry Adams, David Adams, John Adams, Daniel, Obadiah & Bennett Adams, Margaret married to Henry Swendler, Catherine Adams married to Jas. A. Rooks. South Carolina and Georgia”
1. George Adams - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in c from
Died in c from
Married on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
2. Henry Adams - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in c from
Died in c from
Married on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
3. David Adams - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in c from
Died in c from
Married on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
4. John - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in c from
Died in c from
Married on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
5. Daniel - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in North Carolina c November 23, 1802 from Census Records and Find A Grave.
Died in Houston County, Georgia c October 24, 1880 from Find A Grave and Last Will & Testament
Married Elizabeth aka Betsy ? (Need archival level documentation of maiden name) on c 1830, in from Census.
1850 Census: Elizabeth
1870 Census: Elizabeth
1880 Census: Betsy
Bondsman:
Witness:
Daniel’s Last Will and Testament was filed in Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, 742-1992, Houston County Wills, 1855-1926 Book B, Page 309-311. In his Last Will and Testament, Daniel names his sons, who are listed on the 1880 Census with his sister Catherine/Katy Rooks and his nephew, Robert Swindler. As documented on the List of Children for George and Margaret Plott, Catherine married Jas. A. Rooks and Margaret married Henry Swindler (Robert Swindler would be Margaret’s son).
“Will of Daniel Adams Dec'd
State of Georgia Houston County
In the name of God Amen
I Daniel Adams of the State and County aforesaid, do make
this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and annulling
all other Wills, Testaments disposition and bequests by me at any
time or in my manner made and not herein and hereby ratified
and confirmed to wit:
Item 1st.
I direct that my body be buried in a decent and
Christian like manner according to my circumstances and condition
in life. My soul I commit to my Gracious Heavenly Father
who gave it relying alone upon the shed blood of my blessed
Savior for Salvation.
Item 2nd.
I direct that my Executors hereinafter named
pay without delay all my just debts, if any there be at
my death.
Item 3rd.
I desire that my wife shall have the proceeds of my
farm upon which I now reside, also the Stock, such as mules,
horses, cattle, hogs, etc. so long as she shall live, also wagons,
buggies or carriages, farming utensils, provisions, etc.
that may be on hand and any and all other things appertaining
to said farm, and to go on with the farm just as I would
were I living. After my wife's death said plantation to my
Son George B;s, together with all the provisions, Stock, and
as mules, horses, cattle, hogs, etc, also implements, wagons, buggies,
etc. etc. that may be on hand on said plantation at my wife's
death. Said George B is to live on said farm during his mother's
life time if he so desires but the general conduct and
management of the farm is to be left to my Wife or Executors.
In the event my Son George B Dying without lawful children
then said plantation to be divided between my Grand children
viz: My Son Robert's children, My Son Daniel H.'s children,
and My Son Obediah F.'s Son Sidney. Said plantation thus
bequeathed in Item 3rd lies near Fort Valley and joins land
now belonging to James W. Hardison and Wesley Houser and
contains two hundred & Eighty five acres more or less.
Item 4th.
I desire & will that my wife shall have all the
household & Kitchen furniture, bedding, etc. etc. to do with
as she may desire.
Item 5th.
I desire that my plantation on St. Simons
Island, my house & lot in Brunswick Ga and all other
property that I may have at my death be under the management
& control of my Executor, who are hereby directed
to turn over the net proceeds of the sum to my wife to do
with as she may think properly. After my wife's death
said property to go to my Grand children viz: My Son
Robert’s children, My Son Daniel's H.'s Children and my
Son Obediah F.'s son Sidney.
Item 6th.
I desire & direct my Executors to turn over to my
Son Obediah F.'s all Notes and demands that I may hold against
him and not require him to pay the same.
Item 7th.
I hereby appoint my wife Executrix and my friend
Wm. I. Green, Executor of this my last will & Testament.
Daniel “his X mark” Adams, L.S.
Signed, Sealed, declared and published by the Testator as his
last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who subscribed
the same in the presence of this Testator and at his
special instance and request and in the presence of each
other, this Aug 28th, 1876
John A. Houser
J.M. Gray
W. J. Anderson, Jr.
W. A. Brown
N. P. H. C. Ga.
File in Office April 5th 1881
A. S. Stiles, Ordinary”
6. Obadiah - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in c from
Died in Georgia; perhaps, Stewart County c Spring, 1860 from Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, 1742-1992, Stewart Probate Records, Vol E, 1858-1907.
Married Elizabeth McRay (unconfirmed) on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
“Georgia, Stewart County. Know all men by these present That We James A. Rooks principal, and William Hanes, James CN. Davis and Jardine E. Carter, securities are held and primarily bound unto J. L. Wimberly Ordinary for said County and his successors in office in the just sum of Twenty-five Thousand dollars payable by the said James A. Rooks. William Hanes, James N. Davis and Jardine E. Carter, or either of them, their heirs, executors, administrators and assigns jointly and severally to be void on condition that the said James A. Rooks shall do and perform all the duties of guardianship for the person and property of David R. Adams, orphan of Obadiah Adams, deceased, as the law requires of him, otherwise a remain in full force, power and virtue. Witness our hands and seals this 7th day of May, 1860. Attested and approved by J. L. Wimberly, Ordinary. James A. Rooks, L.S., Wm. Hanes, L.S., James Harden, L.S., J. E. Carter. Recorded 17th day of May, 1860 J. L. Wimberly, Ordinary.”
7. Bennet - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in c from
Died in c from
Married on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
8. Margaret - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in c from
Died in c from
Married on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
9. Catherine Adams - Recorded on the List of Children (as a grandchild) for George and Margaret Plott.
Born in South Carolina (on census) c Aug. 15, 1804 from Tombstone record.
Died in Stewart County, Georgia c Aug. 18, 1884 from Tombstone record.
Last Will and Testament file in Stewart County, Georgia.
Married James A. Rooks on , in from
Bondsman:
Witness:
“Georgia Stewart County. In the name of God. Amen. I Katy Rooks…”, “... I also give to David R. Adams the family Bible." "Eighth, It is my will and desire that I shall be decently buried and have a tombstone ordered over me like that over my husband James Rooks. It is further my will and desire for an iron railing to be placed around my husband and myself...I have hereunto subscribed my hand and affix my seal this 2 (second) day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand and Eight Hundred and Eighty-two. Catherine Rooks - Seal.” Unconfirmed source that David R. Adams was the son of Obadiah Adams, Catherine’s brother. Catherine and James report David living with them on the 1850 and 1860 Census. Catherine and James appear residing in Stewart County, Georgia on the 1840 Census.
A “Form 22 - (Voucher) The Confederate States” was recorded in the Confederate Citizen File for James A. Rooks. "Hire of 4 Horse teams 4 days, Hauling tithes from Lumpkin to Florence at $11.00 per day, Baling 1700 lbs fodder a 3". The total pay was recorded, “Received at Lumpkin, Ga., on 9 day of January, 1864, of Capt. Jno. F. Croft, P.Q.M., C.S.A. forty-eight Dollars and - Cents, in full of above account”. Then, in original signature “James A. Rooks”. The distance between Lumpkin to Florence is approximately 16 miles.
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