Notes for Oswald Whaley:
The earliest Newby in America, who can be traced directly as an ancestor of branches of the family in northwest Missouri, was Henry Newby of Lancaster Co. VA. d.1741. His wife was Mary Whaley. Her family can be traced back two earlier generations to her grandfather, Oswald Whaley of Lancaster County. Information comes mostly from four Whaley family wills from the 1717-1726 period.
Oswald Whaley, at the time of his death in 1717 or 1718, was a relatively well to do tobacco planter in Lancaster Co. VA. His name first appears in 1653 listing of Tithables of that county, and remained on that list to 1717. Existing records date back to 1653. ("Lancaster County, Virginia, Individual Tithables 1653-1720" Order Bk 7:224) There is no record showing him coming by to America, so he could be a 2nd generation American. His estimated birth is about 1630. About a dozen men named Whaley (or Whalle, Whally, Whaly) came to Virginia as indentured servants, transported from England between 1654 and 1694, so the name was not uncommon.
Oswald had a wife when he died , although she may not have been the mother of his son , James. A witness to his will was Charity Whaley; this is likely to be his wife. James may have been born around 1660 in Lancaster Co.
James Whaley's oldest son was Ozwald. The use of a "z" or an "s" seems to be at the whim of the lawyer drawing up the will. The senior Oswald did nit write but signed with "his mark", in this case a circle looking like a capital "O". His son James had a daughter Mary and two sons Stephen and James. Mary was born around 1695, in Lancaster Co. Her youngest brother, James, was still a child when their father died in 1722.
When the elder Oswald died, his son James was apparently well established, with some of his children already grown. All Oswald gave James in his will was his clothing ("Coats hattes wastcoats breeches Stokins Shoose Sherts & Such likes with my Chest") The wife got four head of cattle and his mare. The rest went to the grandchildren. Grandson Ozwald was certainly his favorite. He took over the lands, houses, orchards, gardens, and fencing. The rest was split between Mary Whalley and Stephen Whaley. (Clerks couldn't stick with a single spelling even in the same sentence!) This gave Mary a nice dowry, for she was soon to marry Henry Newby. The youngest grandson, James was given no bequest and this seems strange. The old man might have been forgetful, although his will claimed he was of "sound and perfect memory" but acknowledged being "Sik and weak of body." Perhaps James hadn't yet been born in 1717.
In less than five years James Sr. died, apparently a widower, leaving the four children. He must have felt little need to pass anything to young Ozwald who had been handsomely endowed by his grandfather. He did "give" a Mr. Matthew Stanton to Ozwald; Mr. Stanton was a weaver who was indentured to James. James specifically gave Mary a slave girl, Juno. Another slave girl, Graso, was for little James. The rest of his estate was divided "equally among my children" Mary, Stephen, (but Stephen's name didn't appear in the will) and James. Son Ozwald D\didn't receive a share but he was named executor. James Sr. was concerned that Ozwald might become "unkind and cross" with his little brother James, so his will asked his friends James Ball and William Payne to watch over things.
Mary Whaley married Henry Newby sometime after her grandfather's death. Death struck her family again, her father died in 1722, and both brothers died in 1726. Ozwald (Ozwell Whealey as penned by the clerk) left a young pregnant wife, Sussanna, whom he urged to clear herself of the estate of little brother James. Taking care of James Sr.'s desires for James Jr. must have been a task that he didn't want to pass along.
Stephen left a "memorandum" rather than a formal will, and it disclosed a relationship with tne Newbys. His sister Mary's husband, Henry Newby, was asked to see that the debts were paid off from Stephen's assets. He gave Henry his mare, some cash ( 2 pounds 15 shillings) and a half gallon of rum "for his trouble in my affliction." What ever his affliction was, he died rather young. Mary lived another 35 years. Stephen split the remainder of his estate between his own brother, James Whaley, and his "Cozen James Newby." This would be Henry's brother. One has to assume that "cousin" just meant kinsman to Stephen, and it could be appropriate for a close friend, his sister's brother-in-law. If Stephan literally meant "cousin" then Henry's mother and his wife would have each been from the Whaley clan. The only other reference to James Newby was in Mary's will many years later, explaining that Henry had a brother.
The data on the Whaley's came from Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library, Inc., Lancaster, VA. 22503, through the assistance of genealogist Mrs. Margaret L. Hill.Lancaster County
Date of Will Will Book
Oswald Whaley 9 Nov. 1717 10, 261
James Whealey 9 Jan. 1722 10, 414-415
Ozwell Whealey 9 Jan. 1726 10, 520
Stephan Whaley 11 Jan. 1726 10, 513-514
0SWALD WHALEY-17th CENTURY VIRGINIAN
HIS WILLThe following is a verbatim copy from Lancacter Co. VA. Will Book 10: 261
In the name of God Amen the 9th Day of November in the Year of our Lord 1717 I Oswald Whaley of White Chappell Parish & County of Lancaster planter being Sik & weak of body but of sound and perfect memory Praised be to god for itt do make and ordane this my Last will & testament in manner and form following Imp. (imprimis) I Commend my Soul into the hands of almighty god who gave it me & my body to the ground from whence it was raised to be buried in Christian and decent manner at the discretion of my Excerors hereafter named and my grave to be paled in & as touching ye (the) rest of my Estates which hath peleased God to bestow upon me in this Life. I give and dispose of them as followeth. Item I give and bequeath all of my lands and houses and Orchards Gardens fences & closures whatsoever unto my Grand Child Oswald Whaley and his heirs Lawfullt begotten for ever. Item I give and bequeath to my son James Whalley all my wearing apparillers Coats hattes wastcoats breeches Stokins Shoose Sherts & Such likes with my Chest. Item I give & bequeath to my Dear and loving wife four head of Cattells with my Mare the first Colt yt (that) She brings. I give ti my grand Son Oswald Whaley before named according to the writing that is (over?) Item I give all the rest of my Estate to my grand Children Mary Whalley & Stephen Whaley to be equally devided between them in this my last will & tesment ratifying and Comfirming this and no other to be my last will and tesment in Witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and Seale this Day and year above mentioned.
Signed Seale published mark the mark
in the presence of James orchaw (?) O
Richd Cooper of Oswald Whaley
Charity Whaley and Sealed
LancasterAt a Court held for Lancaster County the 9th Day of April AnnoDom 1718 this will was proved by the Oath of James Whalley one of the Excrs therein named ( Rich Cooper ye (the) other Exctr refusing ye exectr ship) and by the Oathes of Richd Cooper and Charity Whalley two of ye Witnesses thereunto & is Admitted to record & is recorded.
(Copied by William E. Newby, 5 Feb. 1990)
Child of Oswald Whaley and Charity is:
98 i. James Whaley, born Abt. 1660 in Lancaster Co. VA.; died Abt. 1722 in Lancaster Co. VA; married Unknown Whaley.
William Henry Acridge was born in 1823 in Tennessee. He lived in Tennessee until about 1860 when he moved to Arkansas. Fayetteville (Arkansas) Land Office records show that he purchased 160 acres of land on February 1, 1860. In 1860 he lived in Saline District, Cherokee Nation and worked as a stone mason. Birth records of William Henry and Julitha’s children help track the family’s movements.
Marriage records from Eastern Tennessee indicate that William H. Acridge was married to Julitha Pressley on January 20, 1848 in Monroe County, by John Carson J.P. Children born to this marriage were Agnes A., born December 8, 1848, in Monroe County, Tennessee; William Robert, born January 6, 1853, at Memphis, Tennessee; Sarah J., born December 30, 1857, in Arkansas; Margaret E., born September 7, 1860 in Benton County, Arkansas; and Henry Leonard, born August 30, 1864, at Grayson, Texas.
In 1861, the Civil War broke out, and on July 12, 1862, William Henry Acridge enlisted for two years in the Confederate Army at Caries Ferry, located within the Creek Nation (Oklahoma). He was Captain of the Acridge Company, named after himself, in the 1st Regiment of the Cherokee Mounted Rifle Volunteers beginning September 30, 1862. On February 3, 1863, the Company was renamed Company G, and reattached to the 2nd Regiment. Stand Waite headed the Cherokee Mounted Rifles composed of mixed blood Cherokees, and was the only American Indian to attain the rank of Brigadier General during the Civil War. In the battle of Cabin Creek, the Confederates routed the Federals and captured about three hundred wagons loaded with supplies, enabling the destitute Indian Confederates to continue in the war. Stand Watie surrendered his command near Fort Towson on June 23, 1865, the last Confederate General to surrender.
During his service in the military 1862-1864, Captain Acridge and his company were always stationed in the Creek Nation around Muskogee, Oklahoma: July 12, 1862 finds him stationed at Spavinaw Creek, Delaware District, Cherokee Nation; 1862-1863 he was stationed at Carey’s Ferry, Cherokee Nation; and February 1863 he was stationed as Prairie Springs, Creek Nation. This may be an indication that he had strong ties to the Creek Nation, and it was possible that either he or his wife may have been of partial Creek descent."According to family tradition, Once when Captain Acridge was home visiting his family during the war, the Union Soldiers heard he was home and 3 of them rode to his house demanding his whereabouts. He was hiding under floorboards of his house and they never found that out. When they asked his wife, Juletty, she refused to tell them and they took her out into the yard and tied a rope around her neck. They threatened to hang her unless she told them and she still refused. Agnes, his daughter, who was only 15 years old got mad. She ran out of the house and punched one of the soldiers in the stomach and took the rope off of her mothers neck and they both ran for the house. The Union soldiers just left it at that. William was known as "Cap", and his records show he elisted at Caries Ferry within the Creek Nation, Indian Territory for 2 years and was Capt of Acridges Co.attached to Stand Waties 1st Cherokee Mounted Vol later reorganized into the 2nd and the Co. was renamed Co. G."
“Cap” Acridge was evidently quite a character, and most likely did not take trouble from other people. He was accused of aggravated assault in Arkansas, on December 29, 1883. On January 29, 1884 he was tried in court and found not guilty.
By the time Julietty died on July 3, 1888, they had moved, as her death notice states that she was a former resident of Neosho. Records show that he purchased the Central Hotel in Edna, Labette County, Kansas in August of 1898.
William Henry Acridge died on February 4, 1900, at the age of 78 (according to his obituary).1870 Census, Neosho Township, Cherokee Co., Kansas, White male farmer.
1880 United States Federal Census about William Acridge
Name: William Acridge
Home in 1880: Neosho, Cherokee, Kansas
Age: 53
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1827
Birthplace: Tennessee
Relation to head-of-household: Head
Spouse's name: Letty
Father's birthplace: ---
Mother's birthplace: ---
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
William Acridge 53
Letty Acridge 53
Henry Acridge 15
Henry Iceling 46William H. Acridge became commander of Co. G 2nd Regiment of the 1st Cherokee Mounted Volunteers on February 3, 1863. Source: Lars Gjertveit, "A Guide to Cherokee Confederate Military Units, 1861-1865" <http://www.thepeoplespaths.net/special/IndiansInTheCivilWar.htm>
Confederate Ancestor Information
Acridge, William Branch of Service: Army-Other Company/Regiment: 1st and 2nd Reg Cherokee Mtd Vols/also Capt Acridges Co. Date of Service: Jul 12 1862 Discharge Rank: Captain
1870 Census, Neosha Township, Cherokee Co., Kansas, Letty Acridge, keeping house.
1880 United States Federal Census about Letty Acridge
Name: Letty Acridge
Home in 1880: Neosho, Cherokee, Kansas
Age: 53
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1827
Birthplace: Tennessee
Relation to head-of-household: Wife
Spouse's name: William
Father's birthplace: NC
Mother's birthplace: NC
Occupation: Keeping House
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Female
Household Members: Name Age
William Acridge 53
Letty Acridge 53
Henry Acridge 15
Henry Iceling 46
1880 United States Federal Census about Henry Acridge
Name: Henry Acridge
Home in 1880: Neosho, Cherokee, Kansas
Age: 15
Estimated birth year: abt 1865
Birthplace: Texas
Relation to head-of-household: Son
Father's name: William
Father's birthplace: Tennessee
Mother's name: Letty
Occupation: Farm Laborer
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: MaleHousehold Members: Name Age
William Acridge 53
Letty Acridge 53
Henry Acridge 15
Henry Iceling 46
Notes for Alexander Newby:
Alexander was the administrator of his father will and inherited the farm known as Rock House in Buchanon Co. MO. He bought land from R.T. Buller in Cedar Co. MO.
He enlisted in the Confederate Army 12/28/1861, Green Co. MO. at the age of 43. Was a member of Co. F 1st Mo. Cavalry, (Gate's Regiment) Transferred to Co. A May 14, 1862. He is listed "on detached service" and "on extra duty" 1862-1864. Engaged in battle at Ratimore House, Kennison MT., Atlanta, Lovejoy, Altoona and wounded at Franklin.
According to an interview in the mid-1800s, was a Revolutionary War soldier and drew a military pension.
The Haddixes and Fugates were neighbors on Big Moccasin Creek in Washington Co., southwest Virginia on the 1780's.
In 1782, Samuel appears as the proprietor of 100 acres of land valued at three pounds, ten shillings, and nine pence. This was on the south side of Clinch River above Blakemore's Fort, known as Hickerson's Bottom. Samuel made his home here until he moved to Kentucky. He was on tax rolls in Washington Co. through 1786. He was one of the petitioners who requested that Washington Co. be split and Russell Co. was formed in 1786. He was on the tax rolls of Russell Co. until 1799, by which time he had moved to Kentucky where he purchased 3000 acres of uncleared land that was then in Floyd Co. Later, this was in Breathitt Co. When Samuel died in 1816, the had become part of Clay Co. Some of Samuel's slaves accompanied him to Kentucky.
When Samuels party first came to the mouth of Troublesome in present day Breathitt Co., the entire area was a wilderness. The house constructed was a large log building built entirely without nails. A large fireplace heated the entire house.Samuel was an excellent marksman and hunter. He always kept a supply of game on hand for the table. Deer, bear, turkey and squirrels were in profusion.
Samuel Haddix was probably Breathitt Co.'s first settler.