Meredith Richard Combs

Other Events:

• Census 1870: 1870, Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census: 1880, Tazewell County, Virginia; I can't find him or his brother Poindexter in 1880 census. Elizabeth is remarried at this point & lists children: Charles Bowling & Harvey Bowling (who were going by Pennington in 1870) no sign of William either. Also not listed with Grand-mother Sibby. Grand-father died in 1879
• Homestead: 10 Nov 1894, Tazewell County, Virginia; Richard Combs, Homestead Claim. November 10, 1894 Know all men by these present that I, Richard Combs, of Tazewell County in the State of Virginia, being a house holder and head of a family do hereby set aside (More...)
• Homestead: 9 Aug 1895, Tazewell County, Virginia; Richard Combs, Homestead Claim. August 9, 1895 Know all men by these present that I, Richard Combs, of Tazewell County in the State of Virginia, being a house holder and head of a family do hereby set aside (More...)
• Census 1900: 1900, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
• Census: 1910, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
• Homestead: 26 Dec 1913, Tazewell County, Virginia; Know all men by these present that I, Richard Combs, a householder and head of a family, and resident of the County of Tazewell in the state of Virginia, do hereby declare my intention to claim and do hereby claim select and set apart as (More...)
• Census 1920: 1920, Lee, Mingo, West Virginia, USA

Notes:

Name:
Also known as Meredith Pennington. Father's name was Pennington (died in CW), eventually took mother's maiden name, not sure why other then after their father died family lived with grandfather Combs.

Census 1870:
Living in HH of g-parents, William & Sibby Combs, w/mother Elizabeth Pennington & siblings Poindexter, Harvey & William F. Pennington (Harvey & William are not sons of Thornton, & Eliz. didn't remarry yet, so don't know who the father of these two is.)

Homestead:
Richard Combs, Homestead Claim. November 10, 1894

Know all men by these present that I, Richard Combs, of Tazewell County in the State of Virginia, being a house holder and head of a family do hereby set aside and claim as my homestead exemption under the laws of the State of Virginia, the following property to wit:

1 Cow worth about $20.00
1 Hog worth about $ 5.00
1 Mare worth about $30.00

All my corn crop now on the lands of Charles Young and John Harry Young, and also all fodder of said corn crop. Corn fodder worth about $50.00.

All my household and kitchen furniture worth about $10.00.

To be held and enjoyed by me free from levy seizure, garnish, or sale. Witness the following signature and seal this October 22, 1894. His mark - Richard Combs (Seal)

Virginia: In the Clerk's Office of Tazewell Circuit Court I, J.H. Bane Harman, Clerk of Tazewell Circuit Court, do hereby certify that Richard Combs, whose name is signed to the writing above, bearing date on the 22nd day of October 1894 has acknowledged the same before me in my office aforesaid. Given under my hand October 22, 1894. H. Bane Harman, Clerk.

Virginia: In the Clerk's Office of Tazewell County Court October 22, 1894, This homestead claim was presented, and upon the awarded certificate of acknowledgment, admitted to record. Teste. T.E. George, Clerk.

Homestead:
Richard Combs, Homestead Claim. August 9, 1895

Know all men by these present that I, Richard Combs, of Tazewell County in the State of Virginia, being a house holder and head of a family do hereby set aside and claim as my homestead exemption under the laws of the State of Virginia, the following property to wit:

1 Cow worth about $20.00
1 Calf worth about $ 4.00
2 Hogs worth about $ 7.00
1 Mare worth about $30.00

All my wheat crop now on the land of John Harry Young (w/stock), all my corn crop now on the land of John H. Young and Charles Young, and all my household and kitchen furniture worth about $10.00.

To be held and enjoyed by me free from levy seizure, garnish, or sale. Witness the following signature and seal this 9th day of August, 1895. His mark - Richard Combs (Seal) Witness: T.E. George

Virginia: In the Clerk's Office of Tazewell Circuit Court.I, T.E. George, Clerk the County Court of Tazewell County in the said state of Virginia, do certify that Richard Combs, whose name is signed to the foregoing writing, bearing date on the 9th day of August 1895 has acknowledged the same before me in my county aforesaid. Given under my hand this the 9th day of August 1895. T.E. George, Clerk.

Virginia: In the Clerk's Office of Tazewell County Court August 9, 1895, This homestead claim was presented, and upon the awarded certificate of acknowledgment, admitted to record. Teste. T.E. George, Clerk.

Homestead:
Richard Combs, Homestead Claim. December 26, 1913

Know all men by these present that I, Richard Combs, a householder and head of a family, and resident of the County of Tazewell in the state of Virginia, do hereby declare my intention to claim and do hereby claim select and set apart as and for my homestead Exemption under the constitution of Virginia and the law in pursuance thereof the Personal property hereinafter named each parcel or article being followed by my cash valuation therefore to wit:

5 iron bedsteads, springs and mattresses for four beds, eight pillows, blankets for same.

One range stove, one dresser, one washstand, one sewing machine, two trunks, one dining table and all kitchen utensils and wearing clothes all to the value of $220, two hundred twenty dollars, given under my hand and seal this the 26 day of December 1913

Richard Combs (His Seal)

State of Virginia County of Tazewell to Wit:I, T.S.J. Murray, a justice of the peace in the Maiden Springs District of Tazewell County in the said state of Virginia, do certify that Richard Combs, whose name is signed to the above writing, bearing date on the 26th day of December 1913 has acknowledged the same before me in my county aforesaid. Given under my hand this the 26 day of December 1913. T.S.J. Murray J.P

Virginia: In the Clerk's Office of Tazewell County Court December 26, 1913, This deed was presented, and upon the annexed certificate of acknowledgment, admitted to record. Teste. W.S. Surface, Clerk.

Meredith married Susan Elizabeth "Susie" Totten on 3 Nov 1881 in Smyth, Virginia, USA. Susan (daughter of Samuel J. Totten Jr. and Catherine Jane Catron) was born on 8 Mar 1867 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia; died on 25 Nov 1933 in Pocahontas, Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Charles Harry "Charlie" Combs was born on 22 Sep 1882 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 18 Nov 1952 in Manchester, Clay County, Kentucky; was buried in B F White Cemetery, Manchester, Clay County, Kentucky.
2. Cana Mae "Cannie" Combs was born on 6 April 1883 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 28 Feb 1927 in War, McDowell County, West Virginia; was buried in Mar 1927 in Hartwell Cemetery, McDowell County, West Virginia.
3. Laura Katheryn Combs was born on 2 May 1883 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 9 Mar 1952 in Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA; was buried on 12 Mar 1952 in Maple Hill Cemetery, Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia.
4. Rachel Elizabeth Combs was born on 2 May 1883 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 2 Dec 1958 in Mercer County, West Virginia; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia.
5. Bertha "Bertie" Lee Combs was born on 11 Mar 1889 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 18 Sep 1966 in Hill Top, Fayette, West Virginia.
6. John Edward Combs was born on 04 Jul 1891 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
7. Perry Britton Combs was born on 27 Oct 1893 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 9 May 1965 in Beckley, Raleigh, West Virginia.
8. Margaret Ella Combs was born on 16 Feb 1896 in Baptist Valley, Tazewell County, Virginia; died after 1966 in Possibly Philadelphia, Pa or New York.
9. Louise Rose Stamper (Combs) was born in 1900 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died before 1965.
10. Roy W. Combs was born in 1902 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died after 1934.
11. Erby Earl Combs was born on 18 Apr 1903 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 17 Feb 1975 in Baltimore County, Maryland, USA.
12. Robert "Bobby" Combs was born in 07 May 1908 in Berwind, McDowell, West Virginia; died after 1966 in Charleston, South Carolina.
13. Clara Combs was born in 1913 in West Virginia, United States; died after 1970 in New York.

Other Events:

• Census 1850: 1850, Ashe County, North Carolina
• Census 1860: 1860, South Eastern District, Ashe, North Carolina, USA; Living with wife Betsy and son Poindexter. Farmer. Personal real estate $25. Can't read/write. They are living next door to Thornton's parents, James and Catherine.
• Military: 20 Jul 1862, Ashe County, North Carolina; PENNINGTON, THORNTON Pvt.; 58th North Carolina; L; Ashe; ca1839 - 20 Sep 1863; Chickamauga, GA. "The Fifty -Eighth North Carolina Troops" by Michael C Hardy. Page 214. May be buried at Chickamauga Battefield, Dade Co., Georgia

Notes:

Died:
Died during the Civil War

Thornton married Elizabeth "Betsy" Combs on 19 Apr 1856 in Ashe County, North Carolina. Elizabeth (daughter of William "Billy" Combs and Sybil "Sibby") was born in 1839 in Ashe County, North Carolina; died in 1881-1900 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1860: 1860, South Eastern District, Ashe, North Carolina, USA
• Census 1870: 1870, Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA; Elizabeth is living with parents William & Sibby, with her are children listed as Poindexter, Meredith, Harvey & Wm all with the last name of Pennington. Wm & Harvey are to young to be children of Thornton. Do not know who their father is.
• Census: 1880, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA; Elizabeth and Harvey are living right next door to Elizabeth's mother and her sisters Myra and Millie. Albert is Harvey's son from previous marriage.

Notes:

Died:
Harve J. Bowling is living with son Charles D. Bowling in 1900 and is listed as "widowed" so Elizabeth died before 1900

Other Events:

• Census 1850: 1850, Ashe County, North Carolina; Farmer, can't read/write with wife Catherine, children Andrew, Thornton, Peggy, Esther, Abel and Artremisia
• Census 1860: 1860, South Eastern District, Ashe, North Carolina; Farmer, estate $75 can't read/write. W/wife Catherine, children Esther, Abraham, Meece, James, Marshal. Abraham listed as idiotic, but he lived to 90 & was married so don't know what his affliction was, back then could have been anything.
• Census 1870: 1870, Chestnut Hill, Ashe, North Carolina; Occupation: Farmer with wife Catherine and children Meese, James, Marshall, James 1 (grandson, probably Meese's)
• Deed: 12 Mar 1877, Ashe County, North Carolina; James Pennington & wife Catherine, to William Jones, land...waters of Silas Creek beginning at a Chestnut / old corner running N to white oak on Cove Branch, up to poplar near field, S to top of the ridge...
• Census 1880: 1880, Chestnut Hill, Ashe, North Carolina; Occupation: Tends Grist Mill with wife Catherin, children Meese, grandsons James, Robert, Gordon, Arthur.

Notes:

Apparently, there is no clear evidence that James Pennington is the son of Abraham, however there is some DNA evidence that tends to point in that direction. Anyone researching this line can get more information about those connections from this site:

http://pragroup7.genheirlooms.com/Group30.htm

Died:
Not in the 1900 census, so died between 1880 and 1900.

James married Catherine "Kate" Sexton in 1826 in Ashe County, North Carolina. Catherine (daughter of Thornton Sexton and Esther Wallace) was born in Sep 1810 in Grayson County, Virginia; died in 1902 in Helton, Ashe, North Carolina, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1850: 1850, Ashe County, North Carolina
• Census 1860: 1860, South Eastern District, Ashe, North Carolina, USA
• Census 1870: 1870, Chestnut Hill, Ashe, North Carolina, USA
• Deed: 12 March 1877, Ashe County, North Carolina; James Pennington & wife Catherine, to William Jones, land...waters of Silas Creek beginning at a Chestnut / old corner running N to white oak on Cove Branch, up to poplar near field, S to top of the ridge...
• Census 1880: 1880, Chestnut Hill, Ashe, North Carolina, USA
• Census 1900: 1900, Helton, Ashe, North Carolina, USA

Notes:

Census 1850:
Can't read/write with husband Jame, children Andrew, Thornton, Peggy, Esther, Abel and Artremisia

Census 1860:
Can't read/write. W/husband James, children Esther, Abraham, Meece, James, Marshal.

Census 1870:
With husband James and children Meese, James, Marshall, James 1 (grandson)

Census 1880:
With husband and daughter Meese, and grandsons James, Robert, Gordon and Arthur.

Other Events:

• Census 1860: 1860, Traphill, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA; Farmer, Real estate $75, personal estate $40 Can't read/write, with wife Sibby, children Harrison, Milly, Meredith, Myra.
• Census 1870: 1870, Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA; Farmer, with wife Sibby, children Milly, Myra, daughter Elizabeth Pennington grandsons: Poindexter, Meredith, Harvey and William.

Notes:

Died:
Dropsy

William married Sybil "Sibby" in 1834 in North Carolina or Virginia. Sybil was born in 1816 in North Carolina; died in 1880-1890 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1860: 1860, Traphill, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA; Can't read/write, with husband William, children Harrison, Milly, Meredith, Myra.
• Census 1870: 1870, Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA; With husband William, children Milly, Myra, daughter Elizabeth Pennington grandsons: Poindexter, Meredith, Harvey and William.
• Census: 1880, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA; Widowed with children Millie, Myra and grand children Mary and Harrison (probably Myra's children). Living next door to Elizabeth and her husband Harvey Bowling.

Notes:

Birth:
Her name is either Sybil, Sibey or maybe Sabrina? - can't find a record, although oddly enough there is a Sibby and William Combs in Wilkes, but are completely different people.

Notes:

Birth:
Abram's father can either be Andrew or Ephraim - Until there is documented proof on which one it is, it will be unknown.

Abraham married Margaret (Margery) "Peggy" Lewis in 1798 in Chestnut Hill, Ashe, North Carolina, USA. Margaret (daughter of James Theophilus Lewis and Wintery "Winnie" Henson) was born in 1780 in Ashe County, North Carolina; died before 1825 in Cutshin, Leslie County, Kentucky, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Military: Feb 1815, War of 1812; Thornton was a Private in the Army in the war of 1812 under Capt. Timorthy Daltons Co., Va. Militia S.O. 30-21000 He applied for bounty lands. (Feb-March 1815)
• Census 1820: 1820, Grayson, Virginia, USA
• Deed: 9 Apr 1821, Ashe County, North Carolina; Timothy Perkins to Thornton Sexton 50 acres on Silas Creek
• Land_Grant : 9 Jul 1823, Ashe County, North Carolina; Thornton Sexton enters 100 ac in Ashe border begins near his own corner, run W. & "various courses."; Another 100a begins near Thomas Lament's W line on Sileses Cr, runs S & various courses.
• Census 1830: 1830, Ashe County, North Carolina
• Land Grant: 9 Dec 1834, Ashe County, North Carolina; Entered on Oct. 12, 1832; Grant 1903; Warrant; 7108; 25 acres on the waters of Silas Creek on own corner (beg on an apple tree near house) Book 141 page 312
• Deed: 14 Jul 1835, Grayson County, Virginia; Heirs of Pryor Sexton, ie Daniel Welsh & Leah, his wife, Burton Hawkins & Ruth his wife, Eliz. Nite & Catherine Sexton, widow, to Thornton Sexton of Ashe Co, NC.....
• Land Grant: 20 Dec 1838, Ashe County, North Carolina; Grant #2513 Warrant #8128; Entered: Mar. 24, 1836 - 75 acres on waters of Silas Creek; Book 145 page 252
• Deed: 5 Oct 1845, Ashe County, North Carolina; Timothy Perkins to Thornton Sexton 50 acres
• Census 1850: 1850, Ashe County, North Carolina; Farmer Real Estate $1000, with wife Esther, sons Enoch, David, Ruben
• Deed: 17 Aug 1854, Ashe County, North Carolina; Robert Anderson to Thornton Sexton 73 Acres; Piney Creek
• Census 1860: 1860, Jefferson, Ashe, North Carolina, USA; Real Estate $1500, Personal Estate $1000, Can read/write with wife Esther, Joseph and his wife Minerva and granddaughter Rose.
• Census 1870: 1870, Helton, Ashe, North Carolina, USA; Real property value at $200.00 and personal property value at $300.00. With wife Esther.

Notes:

Parents/Spouse/Children from "The Heritage of Ashe County, North Carolina 1799-1984" by Bernard Goss (Vol. 1 Page 442)

Note: Thornton settled in the Silas Creek, near what came to be called the Parsons Hill. He and his wife are buried in the immediate vicinity of their old home.
A story is told about the children of Thornton and Easter being left alone on one occasion, when they were greatly frightened by a "falling of the stars." This was probably the great meteor shower of 1833.


Census 1820:
Males under 10=2Male 26-44=1; Females under 10=2; Female 26-44=1; 6 slaves, ages not given.

Died:
Age: 85 A descendant of Thonton's, Thelma June Powers of Helton Creek NC claims Thornton is buried at Helton Creek, NC

Thornton married Esther Wallace in 1809 in Grayson County, Virginia. Esther (daughter of Reuben Wallace and Hila/Hiley) was born in 1785 in Virgina; died after 1870 in Ashe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census 1850: 1850, Ashe County, North Carolina
• Census 1860: 1860, South Eastern District, Ashe, North Carolina, USA
• Census 1870: 1870, Helton, Ashe, North Carolina, USA