Henry Woodson Eanes

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Died:
Probably Roanoke, Virginia

Henry married Elizabeth Church Griggs 22 Jan 1845, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Elizabeth was born 1828, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

1. Thomas Jefferson Eanes was born 19 Jun 1858, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 9 May 1920, Henry Co., Virginia.
2. Joseph 'Josiah' Henry Eanes was born 8 Feb 1849, Henry County, Virginia; died 10 Dec 1933, Martinsville, Virginia; was buried , Beckham Church Burial Ground, Henry Co., VA.

Notes:

Henry Eanes and his Wife, Sarah Eanes are 1st Cousins

Name:
Henry Eanes was the son of Edward Eanes and Jane Sublett (originally the name was Soblet). Jane was a descendant of a Huguenot refugee who settled at Manakintowne south of Richmond on the Huguenot Trail. His cousin and wife Sarah was the daughter of Arthur Eanes and probably Nellie Murray. Arthur's will lists "Eleanor" as his wife, but that could be the formal name for "Nellie." Both Edward and Arthur fought at the Battle at Guilford Court House in 1781. They obviously crossed the Dan River at Boyd's or Irvine's Ferry with General Nathaniel Green.

Henry married Sarah Eanes 13 May 1813, CHARLOTTE COUNTY VIRGINIA. Sarah (daughter of Arthur Eanes and Nellie Murray) was born Abt 1788, Charlotte County, Virginia; died 29 Jul 1872, Turkeycock Creek, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

(Research):1. Reel 22, no line 3 given. died 29 Jul 1872: Pittsylvania Co, VA Deat hs 1853 - 1872. Sallie C or O. Eanes died from unknown cause at 84 yrs 1 0 months 11 days. Parents Arthur & Ellen Eanes. born in Charlotte Co, V A consort of Henry Eanes reported by Sallie Marlow, daughter.
Died on Turkeycock Creek.

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(Research):1. Left Charlotte Co, VA before 1813.
2. In 1813, wrote Affidavit supporting his brother , Arthur, claim fo r pension for service during the Revolutionary War and listed himself a s being from Henry Co, VA.
3. John Weatherford officiated in his marriage to Jane Sublett on 1 Ap ril 1782.
4. Will recorded 19 JUN 1848 in Pittsylvania Co, VA Will Book 2, page 4 5.
His will is to poor to make a legiable copy, however, his will men tions his children Henry Eanes, Abraham Eanes, Edward S. Eanes, Herbert E anes, George W. Eanes, and Nancy Riddle.
5. In 1834, several affidavits was submitted supporting his service du ring the Revolutionary War. He was then about 72 years of age. He was l isted as having entered into service in Charlotte Co, Va and discharged f rom service in Dinwiddie Co, Va. The affidavits states that he served w ith Captains Spencer,Captain Bobb, and Captain Lee.It further states th at his age was contained in a book then owned by nephew , Hubbard Eanes a nd he states he was born in Chesterfield County, VA on May 2, 1761.
6. Another affidavit stated he was with Captain Lee serving under Gene ral Green in the Battle at Guilford Court House, N. C. in 1781.
7. The above affidavits are on microfiche in the National Archives. Lis ted under Revolutionary War Applications


1761: Born in Chesterfield County on 2 May 1761 to Henry and Mar tha Eanes.

3 June 1768: His father Henry received land in Chesterfield and w as described as being from Charlotte County.

1781: Revolutionary War Services detailed in pension.

1782: Edward Eanes married Jane SUBLETT in Charlotte County on 1 Ap ril 1781 (bond). John Weatherford officiated. This wedding was record ed in the 'Virginia Gazette' (6263A, 19 January 1962) which indicated J ane was the daughter of Abraham and Marte (Martawn).

1787: Edward is on the 1787 Census of Virginia Tithables for thr ee horses or mules and two head of cattle.

1787: Charlotte County court records show Edward as the successf ul plaintiff against William and John Brewer in September 1787. Charlo tte County Court Order Book No. 7, page 121, indicates, ÙSOn the moti on of the plaintiff by his attorney, judgment is granted against the sa id defendants for the sum of three pounds, 16 shillings and eight pence c urrent money and lawful interest therein from the second day of March 1 787, til payment and costs of this motion, it appearing in proof that t he said defendants have had legal notice thereof.ÙT

1791: Edward purchased land on 9 July 1791. Charlotte County O rder Book No. 8 [1789-1792], p 178 shows an indenture ÙSwith a receip t thereon indorsed between Joseph Scott of the one part and Edward and A rthur Eanes of the other part was acknowledged by the said Joseph Scott t o be his act and deed and ordered record.ÙT Charlotte County Deed B ook 6, p153, shows the result of this indenture was the purchase on 9 J uly 1791 of 298 acres ÙSin the county of Charlotte on the Staunton Ri ver and bounded by the lands of James Hunt and William Scates together w ith all houses, orchards, gardens, fences, woods and watersÙT for 40 0 pounds current money of Virginia.

1797: Edward and Arthur Eanes increased their land holdings on 2 2 July 1797 purchasing 590 additional acres from Elizabeth Scott.

1800: Edward is listed in the 1800 Charlotte County Tax list as t ithable for two white males, three horses and two slaves over 16 years o f age.

1802: Charlotte County Order Book 13 [1801-1803], p. 235, states , ÙSEdward Eanes is appointed surveyor of the road whereof William Hu nt was late surveyor, it is ordered that herewith the same hands that w orked on the road with said Hunt do forthwith clear and keep the same i n repair according to law.ÙT


1810: Edward is listed in the 1810 Charlotte County Tax list as t ithable for two males under age ten, one male between the age of 10 and 1 6, two males between 16 and 26, two males between the age of 26 and 45 a nd one male over age 45. He is also tithable for one female under age 1 0, one female over age 45 and 12 slaves.

1813: The June 7, 1813 deal with William Rive had Edward and Ar thur selling all their land on the Staunton River for 930 pounds. The l and was bordered by the Staunton River, Hunt's property line and Skate' s property line.

1813: Henry County. Affidavit in support of brother Arthur's cla im for pension.

1834: On 20 October, files for Revolutionary War pension while l iving in Pittsylvania County-Federal Pension Application for Revolution ary War Service.

1840: Pittsylvania County Census lists Edward Eanes, Senior as a w hite male between 80 and 90 years of age and his wife as between 70 and 8 0 years of age.

1846: Will was written in September. He was 85 years of age.

1848: Will entered into County records on 19 June 1848. He was 87 y ears of age. His will directs the bulk of estate be split between his c hildren whom he names as follows:
-- John Eanes
-- William Eanes
-- Henry Eanes
-- Abraham Eanes
-- Nancy Eanes Riddle
-- Edward S. Eanes (Jr)
-- Herbert Eanes
-- George W. Eanes.

1849-1855: Estate of Edward Eanes, Senior is settled with accou nts to his children. An inventory of his property reflects a total val ue of $5063.00 in property which included the following 14 slaves and v alues: ÙSOne old negro woman named TamerÙT ($100), one negro man named Ge orge ($300); one negro woman named Hannah ($100); one negro man named B en ($385); one negro man named Dick ($585); one negro man named Bob ($5 50); one negro woman named Jincey with a child ($562); one negrom woman n amed Polly with a child ($600); one negro girl named May ($425); one ne gro girl named Betty ($325); one negro girl named Amy ($325) and one ne gro boy named Nathan ($300). He also possessed over 300 acres of land, a g reat quantity of livestock and farm tools, all of which were sold at au ction.

Executor and son Herbert Eanes purchased one log chain, one brok en jug, one set of ÙSplough gearÙT, one bed of furniture, one pair of bla nkets, two boxes, one trunk and contents, two small hogs, ÙSnegro woman T aberÙT, 226 Ùa acres of land (old tract) at $1 an acre; 83 acres of land ( new tract) at $1 an acre, 24 gallons of brandy at 45 cents a gallon and s even oak stacks for a total price of $362.15 Ùc .

Son Edward Eanes purchased about $7 of miscellaneous materials t o include a spade and mattock, several jugs, two butter pots and a dish .

Grandson Joel S. Eanes (b. about 1816, son of Abraham) purchased a bout $474 of items to include 15 barrels of corn, one side of leather, t wo washpans, one pot and oven, one grid iron, one pair of shucks, one l arge jug, one clock, one grubbing hoe, three barrels and a box, one sie ve and one pole axe.

Grandson John S. Eanes (b. about 1820, son of John) purchased on e pot and skillet, oat stacks, 14 bushels of wheat, 10 barrels of corn, o ne cutting machine, one lot of flax and four hogs for $88.31.

Grandson Richard Eanes (b.1827, son of William) purchased one ma n's saddle for $1.75.

Grandson Woodson Eanes (Henry Woodson Eanes, b. 1820, son of Hen ry) purchased a bee stand, one jug, four plates, one dish, and one pitc her, one decanter, one knife box and contents, one jug and tumbler for $ 2.67 Ùa.

Son Henry Eanes purchased one bushel stand, one broken jug and f our short barrels of pumpkins for $1.52.

Son George Washington Eanes purchased one chest, one looking gla ss, one dish, cups and saucers, one salt cellar and candlestick, one wo man Jincy and child ($651), one man Nathan ($204), one side of leather a nd other miscellaneous items for the sum of $863.87.

Grandson Sterling Eanes (probably James Lee Starling, b. 1813, s on of Henry) purchased one bed and furniture for $6.05.

Grandson Daniel (Daniel S. Eanes, b. 1819, son of William) purch ased three blankets, one bed quilt, one bed stand and furniture for ove r $9.

Son William Eanes purchased an item for $5.

All other items were purchased by persons outside the family. This inc ludes livestock of 13 sheep, one cow, one heifer, one black heifer, one s mall sow and pigs, one sow and 14 baby pigs, one yoke of oxen, one blac k cow, one small colt, one yellow mare, one sorrel colt, one bay mare a nd one bull. Other items include an ox cart, ox plough stocks, butter c hurn, frying pan, several sets of sheep shears, 35 gallons of brandy, o ne rum hogshead and a lot of miscellaneous bushels of grain (red corn, w heat), oat stacks, and potatoes.

Herbert collected money owed and paid Edward's debts. Payments were ma de to the children periodically over the period for their part of the ÙS legacyÙT. Willis G. Cousins was paid $3 for serving as the auctioneer . One debt of interest is $13.13 paid on 10 August 1849 to Edward's gr andson James Eanes (son of William) for making a coffin, undoubtedly th e one in which his grandfather was buried. Among those owing money to t he estate in July 1848 were Woodson Eanes ($2.67 Ùa), Sterling Eanes ($6 .05) and Edward Eanes ($7.00).
Sublett comes from Soblet of French Huguenot origin.

These lands were later sold to Caldwell Wood (7 Dec 1805/DB 9 p184); W illiam Sublett (7 Dec 1805/DB 9 p185); and William Rice (7 June 1813/DB 12 p193). Arthur is also listed in a deed receiving from R. Brown on 4 A pril 1801 (DB 9, p156). Edard's wife Jane is listed in the deed books ( 18 Oct 1809/DB 11 p212) to William Sublett and Caldwell Wood (DB 11/P 2 13) and to William Rice (10 July 1813/DB 11 p.215)

A Charlotte resident told me of the existence of an old Charlotte Coun ty map that has ÙSEanes RoadÙT identified in the western part of the coun ty. I have had no luck in finding a copy of the map.

Edward's first pension was rejected due to a lack of details. In it h e claimed three tours of militia service but omitted the period, length a nd grade, and names of company and field officers. This was corrected t he second time and the appication was approved. Source of information i s Ancestry.com abstract of American Revolutionary War Rejected Pensi ons (data base online), Provo, Utah, USA: The Generations Network, I nc., 2000. Original data: Rejected or Suspended Applications for Re volutionary War Pensions. Washington, DC: np, 1852.

Pittsylvania County Will Book 2, p45, 1848.

Pittsylvania County Account Book 16, p457 for Inventory of Estate; Pit tsylvania Account Book 16, p448 for results of auction sale of estate; P ittsylvania Account Book 17, p400 for settlement of accounts; Pittsylva nia Account Book 18, p 416 fr settlement of accounts and Pittsylvania A ccount Book 20, p 486 for final disbursement. Herbert was the e xecutor of the state. Each child received $862.19 from a total of $6,8 97.50.

Edward married Jane Sublett 1 Apr 1782, CHARLOTTE COUNTY, VIRGINIA. Jane (daughter of Abraham Sublett and Elizabeth Dupuy) was born 1764, Charlotte County, Virginia; died 1848. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
Y

Notes:

(Research):1. In 1781 he fought under General Green during the Battle at Guilford C ourt House in N.C. His brother Edward also fought during this battle.

2. In DEC 1813 he applied for Revolutionary war pension from Charlotte C o, VA

3. Will was recorded on 15 FEB 1818 in the Pittsylvania D& W book 11 p age 502 and 503. He died between 15 FEB 1818 and 18 JAN 1819. His wil l mentions: Arthur Eanes, G. W. Eanes, Sarah Eanes, Josiah eanes, Nanc y Simmons, James H. Eanes, Martha Eanes, Rebeca Eanes, Mary Barding, Jo hn Eanes, and William Eanes.

4. The photo copy of the will is hard to read, so excepts of the will i s given :
In the Name of God almighty I Arthur Eanes ____ of Pittsylvania C ounty VA being very sick and weak of body but of perfect mind and memor y Thanks begiven unto God, calling unto _____the mortality of my body a nd knowing that it is appor all men _____ so dies do make ____ __ this my last will and testament that is so says forth of all I give a nd ________ my soul to almighty that gave ___ body ______ to the Eartht o be buried doubting nothing but that at the general resurrection I sha ll be received the same again by the power of Almighty God________such w orldly estate in has pleased god to help me in this life I give devise a nd dispose of the same in the following manner

Arthur married Nellie Murray 3 Apr 1783, CHARLOTTE COUNTY, VIRGINIA. Nellie was born Abt 1763, Charlotte County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
Y

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(Research):
He was deeded land from his father on 3 Jun 1768, recorded in Chesterfi eld County, Virginia DB 6, page 34.

He moved to Charlotte County, Virginia to live. He later disposed of th e land given to him by his father in Chesterfield County in 1776. In th e deed he is described as being from Charlotte County.

It is known that both of his sons ( Arthur & Edward) were in the Revolu tionary War at Guilford Courthouse in North Carolina under General Gree ne. One of his descendants from Texas stated that Henry went into the R evolution with his two sons but this has not been proved.

Birth Year: Undetermined at this time.

Marriage: Date unknown. Wife's first name is MARTHA.

3 June 1768: Received Chesterfield County land in June ÙSfor love a nd affectionÙT. Sold land to Mr. Sudberry in 1776. He was describe d at this time (1776) as being from Charlotte.


1772: This is the earliest reference to Henry Eanes in connection w ith Charlotte County. Charlotte County Deed Book No. 3, page 169 shows H enry Ends [Eanes] (of Chesterfield), on December 7, 1772, buying for 14 5 pounds ÙSone certain tract or parcel of land (291 acres), lying, an d being in the county of CharlotteÙT and adjoining the Louse Creek a nd the lands of Theophilus Field and William Call, William Hubbard, and C olonel Francis Tompkins. On December 6, 1790, Henry Eanes sold the sam e tract of land to John Timberlake. By this time Henry's sons had a tr act of 298 acres on the Staunton River so it is assessed he moved in wi th them.

1781: With Charlotte County Militia and at the Battle of Guilfor d Court House, North Carolina on 15 March 1781. The 1968 history recor ded, ÙSOne of his descendants in Texas has stated that family traditi on tells that he went into the Revolutionary Army with his sons, but th e official record of this has not been found.ÙT

This oral tradition is confirmed by his son Arthur's petition for a sta te pension when Campbell Daniel testified that Henry ÙSinformed [Dani el] that he [Henry Eanes] had to move [Arthur Eanes] from Carolina in a c art on account of the ¨ woundÙT. The statement indicates Hen ry Eanes was present with the command at Guilford Court House.

1782: Henry Eanes is listed in the state enumeration as head of h ousehold in Charlotte County. He lists seven white persons and five bl ack persons in the household.

1784: Charlotte County Order Book No. 5, 1780-1784 for the month o f November 1784 reports, ÙSOn the motion of Henry Eanes and for reaso ns appearing to the Court, his son Arthur is Exempted from the payment o f levies and taxes in the future.ÙT The ruling was made my Thomas S pencer, William Morton, Edmund Read, Samuel White, Thomas Spencer, Jr. a nd Little Joe Morton.

1787 Census of Va Tithables: Henry is listed in the 1787 Census o f Virginia tithables for no white males, two slaves over the age of 16, f our slaves under the age of 16, three horses or mules and eight head of c attle. His son Arthur is also listed as being tithable for three horse s or mules, and four head of cattle but is levy free due to wounds rece ived in the Revolution at Guilford Court House. Edward is in the same l ist and reflects three horses, maresl, colts and mules and two head of c attle. Between them, the three possess 14 head of cattle, nine horses, m ares, colts & mules, four black males under 16 and two black males over 1 6.

1789: Charlotte County Order Book No. 10 [1794-1796], page 134 s hows a ÙSStephen Eanes for the benefit of James Watkins, plaintiff, a gainst Thomas Gayle and Mack Good, Defendants, [who] failed to appear. P laintiff ordered to recover three pounds, 11 shillings and two pence fa rthing with interest from January 13, 1789.ÙT This entry reveals th e existence of Stephen, suggesting the existence of a possible third so n for Henry.

1790: Charlotte County Will Book No. One, page 428 shows Henry a nd his wife Martha Eanes bearing witness for Simon Jackson regarding th e spoken last words of William Womack. The entry was dated 30 January 1 790.

1790: On December 6, 1790, Henry Eanes sold 291 acre tract of la nd along Louse Creek to John Timberlake. By this time Henry's sons had a t ract of 298 acres on the Staunton River so it is assessed he moved in w ith them

1792-1794: Charlotte County Order Book No. 9, page 181, year und etermined, records, ÙSOn the motion of Henry Eanes, a witness for Fra ncis Franklin in his deed against Thomas Markey it is ordered that the s aid Franklin pay him 259 cents for five days attendance according to la w.ÙT A follow-on entry on page 183 states, ÙSOn the motion of Hen ry Eanes, a witness for Francis Franklin in his suit against Thomas Mar key it is ordered that the said Franklin pay him 50 cents for one day's a ttendance.ÙT


1796: In June 1796 a deed gift was recorded in Charlotte County O rder Book No. 10, page 189 and can be found in Charlotte County Deed Bo ok 7, page 179. In these deeds, Henry gave his son Edward four slaves n amed George, Tamar, Lucy and Betty. Henry gave son Arthur four slaves n amed Jean, Squire, Phyllis and Amia. The wills were written on 20 Febr uary 1796 and were probated on June 1796 suggesting Henry died in early 1 796.

The 1968 book states he was born before 1747.

A deed search for this land shows it was owned by Margaret Harwood, Jo hn and Mary Sneed and Hames Daugerty. They sold it to Peter Stubbs on 5 F ebruary 1770 for 85 pounds, 10 shillings. It was described as 291 acre s ÙSnear Louse Creek adjoiing David George, James Caldwell, William Hub bard and Francis Tompkins beginning at David George's Corner Spanish Oa k at the Cole [Coal?] Pit.ÙT Stubbs sold it at a profit 34 months later t o Henry Eanes for 145 pounds. Eanes sold it to Timberlake 20 years lat er. Timberlake was a neighbor who combined the tract with his own for a t otal of 541 acres which his wife (Elizabeth) deeded over to Little Joe M orton and Francis Scott on 27 October 1795 (DB 7, p157) for trusteeship . Children John P. relinquished his claim to one-quarter on 16 Februar y 1805 to Francis Scott. Daughters Sally (DB 11 p221), Elizabeth (DB 1 1 p 221, 2 Sept 1809) and som William (DB 10, p271) gave their land to J ohn Lesseuer in 1809 and 1810, respectively. What is key is that Sally 's land is described in the vicinity of Cub Creek. This information, c oupled with descriptions of neighboring properties helps pinpoint the g eneral location of the tract of land to the vicinity of western Charlot te County, probably in the vicinity and south of Rt. 619 between Harris burg (located at the junction of Rt. 619 and Rt. 649) and Aspenhall (lo cated at the junctions of Rt. 619, 678 and 649).
Arthur Eanes Petition to the Virginia General Assembly for a pe nsion. Daniel's statement reads as follows: ÙSThe affidavit of Campb ell Daniel a Citizen and freeholder of the County of Charlotte being fi rst sworn deposeth and saith; That a few days previous to the Battle at G ilford he saw Arthur Eanes in North Carolina he was then well and clear o f any wound; That he the deponent a few days before the engagement was o rdered together with others to convey the prisoners to Albermarle in Vi rginia---The next time the deponent saw said Eanes he was at his Father s in the County of Charlotte badly wounded in the left arm below the sh oulder blade the ball continuing through the arm and coming out near th e back bone: from which wound his arms is much withered and greatly dis abled: The Father of said Eanes informed the deponent that he had to mo ve him from Carolina in a cart on account of the wound: and further he h as frequently heard Mr. Eanes from that time to the present complain of t he injury received from that wound and believed to be cause of his affl iction and further I say not: Campbell Daniel. Sworn to in the County o f Charlotte before us two of the Commonwealth Justices of the Peace for s aid County this 4th day of November 1812. John Dennis, Wm B MortonÙT

Heads of Families at the First Census of the United States Taken in t he Year 1790: Virginia, Records of the State Enmerations, 1782-1785 . (Baltimore, MD: Clearfield Co, Inc., Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc ., 1998), a reprint of te a 1908 Government Printing Office Document.

Arthur Eanes' Charlotte County militia Captain at Guilford CH was Thom as Spencer.

1787 Census of Virginia (3 Volumes), Springfield, VA: Genealogical Boo ks In Print, 1987.

This record is the source of the name 'Martha' for Henry's wife.

An 18 June 1849 inventory of Edward Eanes property, in preparation f or the settlement of his estate, mentions 14 slaves. These include ÙSone old negro woman named Tamer, one negro man named George.ÙT Thi s suggests Lucy and Betty died by this time. See Pittsylvania County A ccount Book (AC) 16, p457. Tamar was purchased by Edward's son Herbert , executor of the will, for the sum of $15 in an apparent attempt to ke ep her comfortable and among the family in her senior years.

Squire is the only slave mentioned in Arthur Eanes Will of 1818. In i t he states, ÙSI also desire for Squire to be sold and the money be l aid out for to buy another negro man for the use of my widow and her fa mily.ÙT See Pittsylvana County Will Book 11, p52, 1818


Died:
Probably Charlotte Co., Virginia

Henry married Martha Mrs. Henry Eanes Jr.. Martha died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
Y

Abraham married Elizabeth Dupuy Bef 1764. Elizabeth was born 1730, Goochland, Virginia; died 1805, Charlotte Co., Virginia. [Group Sheet]