Research Notes
for Peace and related families
Contributers
Daniel Dickerson otuck@watervalley.net
Mary Gregg e-mail: MGregg1@austin.rr.com
Mary Kathryn Harris e-mail: marykharris@yahoo.com
http://home.flash.net/~bharris5/index.htmlRobert Leath, of Auburn, AL e-mail: jrleath@mindspring.com
Macon K. Peace, of Peachtree City, GA e-mail: maconpeace@aol.com
Penny Peace e-mail: pennypeace@prodigy.net
Dr. Joseph S. Rowland, Jr. of Tuscaloosa, AL
Author of "Southern Peace Families"Ruth Sexton, of Weaver, AL
Jim Sexton, of Cayce, SC e-mail: jimspsi@usit.net
Betsy J. Shaw, of Raleigh, NC
Military Records
North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster
Abner D. Peace age 23 claimed he was an artist and a resident of Granville Co., when he enlisted as a 3rd Lieut. on Jun 5, 1861 in E Co. 23rd Inf. Reg. NC. Mar 15-30, 1864, he was transferred to F Co. Apr 30, 1864, he was transferred again to S Co., where he served until Oct 31, 1864. Jun 5, 1861, he was promoted to Full 3rd. Lieut. Dec 16, 1861, he was promoted to Full 2nd Lieut. May 10, 1862, he was promoted to Full Capt. Apr 30, 1864, he was promoted to Full Colonel.North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster
Alexander S. Peace age 22, claimed he was student and a resident of Granville Co., when he enlisted on Feb 27, 1862, as a Serg. in A Co. 44th Inf. Reg NC. Jun 10, 1862, he was promoted to Full 1st Serg., transferred RC.North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster
George T. Peace age 18 claimed he was a farmer and a resident of Granville Co., when he enlisted on Jul 8, 1862 in Wake Co., as a Private in E Co. 23 Inf. Reg. NC. He received a disability discharge on Jan 28, 1865.North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster
Henry Peace claimed he was a resident of Granville Co., when he enlisted as a private on Feb 20, 1862 in G Co. 23rd Ing Reg. NC. He died of typhoid fever and pneumonia on May 11, 1862, in Richmond, VA.North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster
Ira J. Peace age 18 claimed he was a farmer and a resident of Granville Co., when he enlisted as a private on Jun 5, 1861, in E Co. 23rd Inf. Reg. NC. May 10, 1862 he was promoted to Full Corpl. He was killed at Seven Pines on May 31, 1862.North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster
Isaac J. Peace age 30 claimed he was a resident of Granville Co., when he enlisted as a private on Jul 8, 1862 in Wake Co., in E Co. 23rd Inf. Reg. NC. He died of typhoid fever on Oct 10, 1862, in Richmond, VA.North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster
John Jasper C. Peace age 28 claimed he was a teacher and a resident of Wake Co., when he enlisted on Mar 12, 1862 as a 1st Sergeant in I Co. 47th Inf. Reg. NC. He died at Enfield, NC, on Jun 21, 1862.North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster
Joseph J. Peace age 30 claimed he was a resident of Granville Co., when he enlisted as a private on Feb 15, 1862, in F Co. 47th Inf. Reg. NC. He died of typhoid fever.North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster
Lorenzo E. Peace age 23 claimed he was a carpenter and a resident of Davidson Co., when he enlisted as a private on Apr 26, 1862, in A Co. 10th Battn. HA Reg. NC. Sep 30, 1862, he was promoted to Full Sergt.North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster
Pleasant P. Peace age 45 claimed he was a physician in Granville Co., when he enlisted on Feb 24, 1862 as 1st. Lieut in G Co. 47th Inf. Reg. NC. He resigned on Oct 11, 1864 having been elected to the House of Commons on Sep 8, 1864.North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster
William Peace enlisted as a private on Jun 13, 1862 in Wake Co., in F Co. 54th Inf. Reg. NC.North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster
William M. Peace age 18 claimed he was a farmer and a resident of Davidson Co., when he enlisted as a private on Apr 26, 1862, in A Co. 10th Battn HA Reg. NC. He died of disease on Feb 13, 1864, in Brunswick Co., NC.
The Heritage of Calhoun Co. AL
pg. 206-209In May 1862, Seaborn Sexton and Jesse Peace enlisted in Moore's Rifles, Co. K., 48th AL Vol. Inf. Their members were known as Fortykin. They served under Stonewall Jackson and Pete Longstreet of the Army of No. VA. and fought in the war's early battles at Cedar Run, Manassas and Antietam. Jesse was wounded on Aug. 9, 1862 and died five days later on Aug. 14, 1862. He was buried far from home at Gordonsville, VA.
Two other of John Easter's sons James Abner and Benjamin, enlisted in Co. E. of AL 30th Infantry. They fought and were captured in the siege of Vicksburg, in July 1863. After they were paroled, they rejoined their unit in the Army of TN and fought in Chattanooga and Atlanta campaigns under Generals Braxton Bragg and Joseph Johnston. Benjamin was captured again in Nashville, TN, on Dec. 16, 1864 and sent to POW camp in OH. He was paroled in May 1865. James was killed in battle around Cassville, GA, on Jan. 24, 1864. He is buried in the Confederate cemetery in an unmarked grave in Cassville. However, he is listed on a roster as one of the soldiers buried there.
July 1997, a memorial service was held at Littlejohn Cemetery, in Calhoun Co. for Seaborn Sexton, Benjamin, James Abner and Jesse Peace. Grave markers were placed for the first time for these ancestors who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Wills and Probate Records
William Peace of Raleigh and His Brothers and Sisters
by Betsy J. ShawA major source for the descendants of Margaret Scott with her first husband, ? Barr and with her second husband, John Peace is a Bill of Complaint filed with the Court of Equity, in Wake Co., NC, on Aug 11, 1843, pg. 436, Vol 129, by William Peace to resolve his rightful portion of his brother Joseph's estate, and to establish the heirs of Joseph and others. An amended Bill of Complaint was presented in the Superior Court of Equity for Wake Co., NC, in Sep 1844. An answer to the Complaint was filed by William P. Jennings and Mary King, on Sep 27, 1843 and was sworn to and subscribed before William E. Troy, Clerk and Master of the Court of Equity, for Anson Co., NC. An Answer to the Bill of Complaint was also filed by Zachariah Harmon and Harriet King, on Dec 11, 1843, and was sworn to in the Superior Court of Flint District, Bibb Co., GA. Final settlement of the Estate was made at the June Term of the Supreme Court of NC, in 1847.
Lucy (Peace) Williams
Weakley Co., TN Wills and Administrations 1828-1853
Will of Sarah (Peace) Williams made Jan 13, __In the name of God, Amen. I, Sarah Williams, of the county of Weakley and State of Tennessee, being old and infirm, but of sound mind and disposing memory, and knowing that it is appointed for all the human family once to die, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following, to wit. Item 1st, I give to my three youngest grandchildren, the children of the late Jenny Bowers, the former wife of Young P. Bowers, namely Athanatious Bowers, William G. Bowers and Panther Metildy Bowers, one negro boy by the name of Henry, which said boy Henry, I work to be hired out until the youngest of my said grandchildren become of lawful age, then I desire that the said boy Henry should be sold and the money arising from both the hire and sale shall be equally divided between them, to them and their heirs forever, giving one fourth part of said money to the heirs and children of Sarah Bowers, the wife of James Bowers. The other three fourths to be divided amongst them as above stated. I further give the said three grandchildren, one pan, pot, one skillet, one pot rack, one bed and furniture to, I also wish should be sold and the among divided equally between them. Item 2nd, I give to my granddaughter Panther Matildy BOWERS, one trunk and its contents, consisting of my warm clothes, etc. Item 3rd,I give to my two grandsons, Athanalius and William G. Bowers, two white counterpins, one for each one of them. Item 4th, I give to my grandchildren, the lawful heirs of Joseph G. Williams, which he now has or may hereafter have, one negro woman named Betty, all of my stock of cattle, to be equally divided between them, to them and their heirs forever. Item 5th, I give to Nancy Bowers, wife of William Bowers, five hachel and iron spice mortar. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 13th day of January.
Sarah (X) Williams
Test: Joseph Pearce, Orran Vincent
Lewis Lemay
Granville Co., NC Will Book 7, pg. 125
Will of Lewis Lemay, made May 12, 1810, proven Aug 1810To wife Lucy, the plantation whereon I live, my riding chair and harness, a mare and $150 in cash for her widowhood; to son John Peace Lemay, when of age, a horse, saddle and bridle; to my son Miles Scott Lemay, a horse, bridle and saddle when he is of age; I give $200 to school Miles S. Lemay; to daughter Margaret Lemay, a side saddle and horse and $75 for schooling; to son Thomas Jefferson Lemay, a horse, saddle and bridle and $300 for schooling and $100 cash. The above children are to receive their Legacies when of age. To my daughter Susanna Fullilove Lemay, $200 for schooling, a horse, saddle and bridle and $100 cash; to my wife Lucy, all household goods and at her death to be sold and money divided to my children named above.
Lewis Lemay
Executors: Joseph Peace, Jr. and son, John Peace Lemay
Witnesses: Thomas Crocker, Samuel Lemay and Sarah H. Peace
Marriage Records
Granville County, NC Marriages Peace, Anney married Strickland, Jacob 16 Mar 1783
Peace, Martha married Smith, John on 15 Sep 1783
Peace, Judith married Harris, Mosebey on 07 Oct 1793
Peace, John married Smith, Betty on 09 May 1795
Peace, Sarah married Kemp, Richard on 04 Nov 1799
Peace, Mary married Ragsdale, John on 21 Apr 1800
Peace, Elizabeth married Wilson, Mathew on 08 Dec 1802
Peace, Elizabeth married Hood, Charles on 02 Jan 1804
Peace, Lucy married Jenkins, William on 27 Jan 1811
Peace, William married Stallings, Lanney on 02 Jan 1814
Peace, Henry married Spears, Frances on 13 Feb 1814
Peace, James married Cook, Eliza on 18 Dec 1814
Peace, Ann married Usry, Freeman on 29 Sep 1819
Peace, Sarah W. married Cunningham, Ransom on 28 Feb 1821
Peace, Rosa married Jenkins, Joseph J. on 15 Oct 1824
Peace, Silas married Widdows, Miriam on 01 Aug 1802
Peace, Louisa married Chavis, Herbert on 26 Apr 1820
Peace, Alfred M. married Pettitt, Martha M. on 29 Mar 1825
Peace, Polly married Kittrell, Isaac on 30 May 1786
Peace, Lucy married Lemay, Lewis on 19 Dec 1791
Peace, Sarah married Williams, William Sr. on 29 Mar 1798
Peace, Joseph married Cawthorn, Elizabeth on 07 Oct 1799
Peace, Samuel married Parham, Charity on 04 Nov 1800
County Info
The two early parishes were Blisland Parish and Saint Peter's Parish. Blisland Parish was created in 1653 in York County. New Kent County was formed from York County in 1654. Saint Peter's Parish was formed from Blisland Parish in 1679. In 1704, St. Peter's parish was split into two parishes, it's lower part remained St. Peter's parish and it's upper part became St. Paul's parish in New Kent County. In 1720, Hanover County was created from New Kent County, encompassing the entire parish of Saint Paul's Parish. Several parishes were formed from Saint Peter's Parish, but they were formed into counties other than New Kent.
1663 to 1684 it was Farnham Parish, Rappahannock Co. 1684-1692 it was North Farnham Parish, Rappahannock Co. Rappahannock Co. was created in 1656 and in 1692 it was split into Richmond Co., and Essex Co., and Rappahannock Co., no long existed. After 1692 it was either North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co. or South Farnham Parish, Essex Co.
Lancaster County, located in the Virginia Tidewater, was created in 1652 from Northumberland County and named for Lancaster, England. At the time of its creation, it comprised land on both sides of the Rappahannock River. In 1656, the upper portion of the county was cut off to form Rappahannock County (present day Essex and Richmond counties).
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