. JOHN DAVID ADRIAN was born Abt. 1750 in Germany, and died Abt. 1825 in Franklin Co. GA.. He married RACHEL FLEMMING Abt. 1773 in York Co. SC, daughter of ROBERT SR. and PHARABA (RUTHERFORD?).
David Adrian was born in Germany, came to America as a Tailor, and was first found in 1768 as a witness to sale of land to Jas. Hanna from Wm. Black, of Mecklenburg, N.C., and later was found living in York Dist., S.C. Family legend has it he ran away from home, came to the colonies, at about 14 years old. There was an influx of German Immigrants about this time.
The Revolutionary War was just beginning ... David tried to enlist but was rejected as being too young. Since he had training in Band Music, he was accepted as a "Drummer." He went through the War in this capacity and was given the title of "Major," which he bore for the rest of his life.
Having made a recent purchase of property, he was subject to serve on the York Dist. jury in 1778. Also of future interest are friends, neighbors, and in-laws also on jury duty; Alex Fleming, Will Hannah Sr., Elijah Fleming, Morris's, Moor's, Ash's ...
David married Rachael Fleming (formerly of Pennsylvania).
The 1st U.S. census of 1790 shows John Adrian as a witness of a sale of 200 acres to John Black, from William Fleming in Franklin City, GA for 100 pounds, other witnesses: James Little
July 1791, a York City jury was empaneled and sworn in, in the Wallace vs. Robert Smith trial, with David Gordon foreman, John Alison, William Davidson, David Adrian, and Allen Dowle ...
Deed dated May, 1794, John Black of Franklin City, GA sells to William Fleming 275 acres of land on the Broad River for 100 pounds. Witnessed by John David Adrian.
York City records of 10-20-1794 shows Estate of Joseph Lyons, a list of over 100 people owning notes to deceased: David Adrian as witness.
By the turn of the century the family is complete - 5 boys and 4 girls:
John German, Robert Dekalb, Fleming Fowler, David Willber, William Harvey, Elizabeth, Arlexia, Mary, and Rachael.
The girls marred McDonald's, Davidson, and Gowder.
York City jurors for 1800 & 1805 show David Adrian . . About 1806-07, the family moves west to Franklin City, GA. At that time the western edge of civilization. Georgia church records show David Adrian and son-in-law John Davidson in area of Hebron Presbyterian Church.
1808 tax records show David Adrian owning 200 acres, near William Thomas, McDonald, Hudson River, and another 100 acres for son John.
In 1808 son Fleming Fowler marries neighbor girl, Mary McDonald.
1810 shows David and son John living in Captain Headens District.
1813 shows David paying taxes for himself and his son John.
1819 shows John paying taxes for himself and father David.
1820 a change of ownership occurs, son Fleming gets 100 acres, father David takes 100, son John 100, and David Jr., 90 acres.
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Records of 1822 show Rachael Adrian - Widow of Revolutionary War Soldier - owner of land..... Other records of 5-12-1827 show Rachael Adrian a
charter member of New Lebanon Church at Homer, GA. Rachael - Widow RS1, registrant in 1827 and 1832 GA Land and Gold Lottery.
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Most of family stays in Franklin City till 1835, then moved to Cass City. Three of David and Rachael's children married McDonald's. Unable to locate David's grave, many are Rock Mound type without markers.
1821 in Captain Duncan's District, son John now owns 200 acres, David Sr. 100, David Jr. 96.
David Adrian was born in Germany, came to America as a Tailor, and was first found in 1768 as a witness to sale of land to Jas. Hanna from Wm. Black, of Mecklenburg, N.C., and later was found living in York Dist., S.C. Family legend has it he ran away from home, came to the colonies, at about 14 years old. There was an influx of German Immigrants about this time.
The Revolutionary War was just beginning ... David tried to enlist but was rejected as being too young. Since he had training in Band Music, he was accepted as a "Drummer." He went through the War in this capacity and was given the title of "Major," which he bore for the rest of his life.
Having made a recent purchase of property, he was subject to serve on the York Dist. jury in 1778. Also of future interest are friends, neighbors, and in-laws also on jury duty; Alex Fleming, Will Hannah Sr., Elijah Fleming, Morris's, Moor's, Ash's ...
David married Rachael Fleming (formerly of Pennsylvania).
The 1st U.S. census of 1790 shows John Adrian as a witness of a sale of 200 acres to John Black, from William Fleming in Franklin City, GA for 100 pounds, other witnesses: James Little
July 1791, a York City jury was empaneled and sworn in, in the Wallace vs. Robert Smith trial, with David Gordon foreman, John Alison, William Davidson, David Adrian, and Allen Dowle ...
Deed dated May, 1794, John Black of Franklin City, GA sells to William Fleming 275 acres of land on the Broad River for 100 pounds. Witnessed by John David Adrian.
York City records of 10-20-1794 shows Estate of Joseph Lyons, a list of over 100 people owning notes to deceased: David Adrian as witness.
By the turn of the century the family is complete - 5 boys and 4 girls:
John German, Robert Dekalb, Fleming Fowler, David Willber, William Harvey, Elizabeth, Arlexia, Mary, and Rachael.
The girls marred McDonald's, Davidson, and Gowder.
York City jurors for 1800 & 1805 show David Adrian . . About 1806-07, the family moves west to Franklin City, GA. At that time the western edge of civilization. Georgia church records show David Adrian and son-in-law John Davidson in area of Hebron Presbyterian Church.
1808 tax records show David Adrian owning 200 acres, near William Thomas, McDonald, Hudson River, and another 100 acres for son John.
In 1808 son Fleming Fowler marries neighbor girl, Mary McDonald.
1810 shows David and son John living in Captain Headens District.
1813 shows David paying taxes for himself and his son John.
1819 shows John paying taxes for himself and father David.
1820 a change of ownership occurs, son Fleming gets 100 acres, father David takes 100, son John 100, and David Jr., 90 acres.
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Records of 1822 show Rachael Adrian - Widow of Revolutionary War Soldier - owner of land..... Other records of 5-12-1827 show Rachael Adrian a
charter member of New Lebanon Church at Homer, GA. Rachael - Widow RS1, registrant in 1827 and 1832 GA Land and Gold Lottery.
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Most of family stays in Franklin City till 1835, then moved to Cass City. Three of David and Rachael's children married McDonald's. Unable to locate David's grave, many are Rock Mound type without markers.
1821 in Captain Duncan's District, son John now owns 200 acres, David Sr. 100, David Jr. 96.
. JOHN DAVID ADRIAN was born Abt. 1750 in Germany, and died Abt. 1825 in Franklin Co. GA.. He married RACHEL FLEMMING Abt. 1773 in York Co. SC, daughter of ROBERT SR. and PHARABA (RUTHERFORD?).
David Adrian was born in Germany, came to America as a Tailor, and was first found in 1768 as a witness to sale of land to Jas. Hanna from Wm. Black, of Mecklenburg, N.C., and later was found living in York Dist., S.C. Family legend has it he ran away from home, came to the colonies, at about 14 years old. There was an influx of German Immigrants about this time.
The Revolutionary War was just beginning ... David tried to enlist but was rejected as being too young. Since he had training in Band Music, he was accepted as a "Drummer." He went through the War in this capacity and was given the title of "Major," which he bore for the rest of his life.
Having made a recent purchase of property, he was subject to serve on the York Dist. jury in 1778. Also of future interest are friends, neighbors, and in-laws also on jury duty; Alex Fleming, Will Hannah Sr., Elijah Fleming, Morris's, Moor's, Ash's ...
David married Rachael Fleming (formerly of Pennsylvania).
The 1st U.S. census of 1790 shows John Adrian as a witness of a sale of 200 acres to John Black, from William Fleming in Franklin City, GA for 100 pounds, other witnesses: James Little
July 1791, a York City jury was empaneled and sworn in, in the Wallace vs. Robert Smith trial, with David Gordon foreman, John Alison, William Davidson, David Adrian, and Allen Dowle ...
Deed dated May, 1794, John Black of Franklin City, GA sells to William Fleming 275 acres of land on the Broad River for 100 pounds. Witnessed by John David Adrian.
York City records of 10-20-1794 shows Estate of Joseph Lyons, a list of over 100 people owning notes to deceased: David Adrian as witness.
By the turn of the century the family is complete - 5 boys and 4 girls:
John German, Robert Dekalb, Fleming Fowler, David Willber, William Harvey, Elizabeth, Arlexia, Mary, and Rachael.
The girls marred McDonald's, Davidson, and Gowder.
York City jurors for 1800 & 1805 show David Adrian . . About 1806-07, the family moves west to Franklin City, GA. At that time the western edge of civilization. Georgia church records show David Adrian and son-in-law John Davidson in area of Hebron Presbyterian Church.
1808 tax records show David Adrian owning 200 acres, near William Thomas, McDonald, Hudson River, and another 100 acres for son John.
In 1808 son Fleming Fowler marries neighbor girl, Mary McDonald.
1810 shows David and son John living in Captain Headens District.
1813 shows David paying taxes for himself and his son John.
1819 shows John paying taxes for himself and father David.
1820 a change of ownership occurs, son Fleming gets 100 acres, father David takes 100, son John 100, and David Jr., 90 acres.
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Records of 1822 show Rachael Adrian - Widow of Revolutionary War Soldier - owner of land..... Other records of 5-12-1827 show Rachael Adrian a
charter member of New Lebanon Church at Homer, GA. Rachael - Widow RS1, registrant in 1827 and 1832 GA Land and Gold Lottery.
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Most of family stays in Franklin City till 1835, then moved to Cass City. Three of David and Rachael's children married McDonald's. Unable to locate David's grave, many are Rock Mound type without markers.
1821 in Captain Duncan's District, son John now owns 200 acres, David Sr. 100, David Jr. 96.
David Adrian was born in Germany, came to America as a Tailor, and was first found in 1768 as a witness to sale of land to Jas. Hanna from Wm. Black, of Mecklenburg, N.C., and later was found living in York Dist., S.C. Family legend has it he ran away from home, came to the colonies, at about 14 years old. There was an influx of German Immigrants about this time.
The Revolutionary War was just beginning ... David tried to enlist but was rejected as being too young. Since he had training in Band Music, he was accepted as a "Drummer." He went through the War in this capacity and was given the title of "Major," which he bore for the rest of his life.
Having made a recent purchase of property, he was subject to serve on the York Dist. jury in 1778. Also of future interest are friends, neighbors, and in-laws also on jury duty; Alex Fleming, Will Hannah Sr., Elijah Fleming, Morris's, Moor's, Ash's ...
David married Rachael Fleming (formerly of Pennsylvania).
The 1st U.S. census of 1790 shows John Adrian as a witness of a sale of 200 acres to John Black, from William Fleming in Franklin City, GA for 100 pounds, other witnesses: James Little
July 1791, a York City jury was empaneled and sworn in, in the Wallace vs. Robert Smith trial, with David Gordon foreman, John Alison, William Davidson, David Adrian, and Allen Dowle ...
Deed dated May, 1794, John Black of Franklin City, GA sells to William Fleming 275 acres of land on the Broad River for 100 pounds. Witnessed by John David Adrian.
York City records of 10-20-1794 shows Estate of Joseph Lyons, a list of over 100 people owning notes to deceased: David Adrian as witness.
By the turn of the century the family is complete - 5 boys and 4 girls:
John German, Robert Dekalb, Fleming Fowler, David Willber, William Harvey, Elizabeth, Arlexia, Mary, and Rachael.
The girls marred McDonald's, Davidson, and Gowder.
York City jurors for 1800 & 1805 show David Adrian . . About 1806-07, the family moves west to Franklin City, GA. At that time the western edge of civilization. Georgia church records show David Adrian and son-in-law John Davidson in area of Hebron Presbyterian Church.
1808 tax records show David Adrian owning 200 acres, near William Thomas, McDonald, Hudson River, and another 100 acres for son John.
In 1808 son Fleming Fowler marries neighbor girl, Mary McDonald.
1810 shows David and son John living in Captain Headens District.
1813 shows David paying taxes for himself and his son John.
1819 shows John paying taxes for himself and father David.
1820 a change of ownership occurs, son Fleming gets 100 acres, father David takes 100, son John 100, and David Jr., 90 acres.
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Records of 1822 show Rachael Adrian - Widow of Revolutionary War Soldier - owner of land..... Other records of 5-12-1827 show Rachael Adrian a
charter member of New Lebanon Church at Homer, GA. Rachael - Widow RS1, registrant in 1827 and 1832 GA Land and Gold Lottery.
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Most of family stays in Franklin City till 1835, then moved to Cass City. Three of David and Rachael's children married McDonald's. Unable to locate David's grave, many are Rock Mound type without markers.
1821 in Captain Duncan's District, son John now owns 200 acres, David Sr. 100, David Jr. 96.
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