New for 2013

Joseph Tatum (1700/05 – 1782) now has his own Chapter

Much More on Nathaniel and Phebe Tatum “I’ (~1730/35 to 1795)

New Details for his son Nathaniel Tatum “II” + wife Agnes in Georgia

 

With assistance of Dick Tatum; Corrections/additions to (Mary) Elizabeth “Polly” Tatum

and Rebecca Tatum, daughters of Nat. Tatum +  Phebe Fort (22 March 2013)

Louisiana’s Seth Tatum M.D. (~1814 to 1872) and family from Dick Tatum

 

Georgia’s Seth Tatum (1822 to 1904) grad of Harvard Law School

(all found near end of chapter)

 

Joseph Tatum (4th Generation Tatum in America)

Born: Date not known, currently estimated 1700/05

Married: Elizabeth, maiden name may be Jackson

Died: between 26 and 28 October 1782

Parents: Peter Tatum (~1675 to 1771)

Grandparents: Nathaniel Tatum “II” (~1635 – 1719) + Marie Robertson

Great Grandparents: Nathaniel Tatum “I” (1599 – 1674/45) + Ann __.  

 

Elizabeth Jackson-?

Born” Date not known.

Died: Not living when husband filed his will in October 1782

Recorded living 1764 and 1765.  She has very few records.

Parents are probably _ Jackson; see 1741 William Jackson will

This chapter 7 April 2013 by J. R. Murphy 

 

This Chapter Covers Joseph (1700/05 to 1782) + Elizabeth Tatum

and their Descendants

 

Joseph Tatum (~1700/05 to 1782-will) + wife Rebecca of Brunswick, Virginia; Children are (a) though (d)

(a) Rebecca Tatum  

(b) (likely) Paul Tatum (~1725 to 1784-will) + 1st wife _ + 2nd wife Elenor of Brunswick County, Va.  Their children (aa to (ee): (aa) Mary Tatum (bb) Dorothy Tatum, (cc) Paul Tatum “II”, (dd) Henry Tatum, (ee) Batts Tatum

(c) (possibly) Peter Tatum “Jr.” who died 1755 Brunswick County.

(d) Nathaniel Tatum (~1735 to 1795/96) + Pheby Fort - will; of Brunswick & Southampton, Virginia; Guilford & Rockingham, NC; Greene & Hancock Georgia.  Their children (aa) to (jj): (aa) Sarah Tatum, (bb) Elizabeth Tatum, (cc) Polly Tatum, (dd) Osbern/Osburn Tatum, (ee) Jonathan Tatum, (ff) Nathaniel Tatum “II”, (ff) Seth Tatum, (hh) William Tatum (1776 – 1845), (ii). James Tatum, (jj) Peter Tatum

 

 Sources/References include:

 

* Southside Virginia Genealogies, by John W. Pritchett, Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc., 2007 on CD

** Tidewater Virginia Families, by Virginia Lee Hutcheson Davis, 1989

*** 1776-1781 Virginia Revolutionary "Publick" Claims Index for Brunswick County

^ individual references saved for a single paragraph and noted below it.

+++ Brunswick County, Virginia Deed Books 1738 – 1780 in 5 volumes, by Dr. Stephen E. Bradley, Jr. 1998.  Deeds abstracted from Bradley’s books will be noted as Bradley, followed by original Brunswick Deed Book/page number, i.e: +++ (Bradley: DB 5/400)  

 

(iii). Joseph Tatum (~1700/05 to 1782), son of Peter Tatum (~1675 – 1771).  Wife is Rebecca. Proof of relationship is in Peter Tatum’s 1749 grantor deed to “his son Joseph Tatum.”   Do note that Paul Tatum is a new addition (3/2011) to Joseph’s children (3/2011).  At this time, evidence for Paul is circumstantial.                         

 

What Others Report for Joseph Tatum:

 

Joseph Tatum (born ~1700/05 to 1782) was the beneficiary of a deed of gift from his father, Peter Tatum, in Brunswick County 26 December 1749.  He married Rebecca whose maiden name is probably Jackson as indirectly suggested in a 1741 will of William Jackson.  Widow of William Jackson was Lucia Tatum who was Joseph’s sister.   In 1765, Joseph and Rebecca Tatum deeded land to Nathaniel Tatum and Paul Tatum,   Joseph died in Brunswick County in 1782 with his will dated 26 September 1782 and proved 28 October 1782.* 

 

Details for Joseph Tatum     

 

1740/41 January 13 - Brunswick County:  Will of William Jackson of St. Andrews Parish:  To wife Lucia my plantation during her widowhood to live on.  To son Peter Jackson the land where I now live.  Rest of estate divided between 2 children.  Ex: my brother Thomas Jackson, my brother-in-law Joseph Tatum.  Witnesses: Edward Tatum.  Ralph "x" Jackson and Peter Tatum.  Probate indicates executors were Thomas Jackson, Jr. and Joseph Tatum. ^+   Will 13 January 1740/41 and proved 2 April 1741.

 

Estate accounts 1741-1742 show money paid to Joseph Tatum and Peter Tatum.^    7 May 1741: Appraisal of Estate of William Jackson: (signed) Joseph Tatum ^

^+ Brunswick County, Virginia Will Books 1-3, by Dr. Stephen E. Bradley Jr., page 5, 1997, Will Book 2.

^Courtesy of Ronnie Tatum, email of 16 May 2009

 

1740 July 3 - Brunswick County Court; Lease/Release deed from William Shandes (Shands) or Surry County to Hubbard Farrel of Brunswick...175 acres on the south side of the 3 creeks in Brunswick...  Signed: William Shands.  Witnesses: John Douglass, Edward Tatum, Joseph Tatum.  Recorded 3 July 1740.

                  Brunswick County, Virginia Court Orders 1740-1744, TLC Genealogy.

 

1741 October 1 - Brunswick Court Road Orders: Ordered that Ralph Jackson be appointed Surveyor of the Highway from the Reedy Creek to Edwards’s Path and that Thomas Jackson, Peter Tatum, Joseph Tatum, Thomas Bull, Edward Robinson, William Kimball, John Moore, David Sinclair, Henry Jackson, John Hix, and China (Cheney) Tatum with the male laboring tithables assist the said Ralph in keeping the same according to Law. (ibid Court Orders, page 35)

 

1749 December 26 - Brunswick County:  Deed of Peter Tatum of Brunswick County for love and affection, to his son, Joseph Tatum of same.  Deed of gift, 389 acres which was a patent to said Peter Tatum dated 20 August 1748, dated 26 December 1749 on the north side of Reedy Creek, joining Thomas Jackson Jr. John Jackson.  Witnesses: John Douglass, Moses Dunckley, Thomas Jackson, Jr.  Proved 26 December 1749.  +++ (Bradley: DB 3/623)

 

1752 March 10 – Brunswick County:  Deed from Joseph Tatum of Brunswick County to Lewis Parham of same, 10 March 1752, for 50 lbs, 250 acres joining Reedy Creek, Robert Hix, Tatum.  Witnesses: John Embry, Ephraim Parham, John Parrish, James Parham, Joshua (x) Hicks.  Proved 23 June 1752.   +++ (Bradley: DB 5/231)

 

1763 January 23 – Brunswick County: Joseph Tatum, Sr. of Brunswick County deeded to his son Nathaniel Tatum of same, 23 January 1763.  Deed of gift.  150 acres which was part of the land where said Joseph Tatum now lives, joining Thomas Jackson, Reedy Creek.  Witnesses: Nathaniel Tatum, Thomas Jackson

+++ (Bradley: DB 7/457)

 

1764 September 26 – Brunswick County: Jesse Tatum and his wife Elizabeth of Meherin Parish in Brunswick County deeded to John Tatum of said parish for 41.10.0, 516 acres as by patent to Lewis Parham 10 June 1756, on White Oak Creek, joining Richard Upchurch, Edward Wesson, William Johnson, Walton Sims.  Witnesses; Edward Tatum, Nathl Tatum Jr., Peter Jackson.  Proved 22 October 1764.  +++ (Bradley: DB 9/295)     

 

1765 April 27 – Brunswick County: Deed of Joseph Tatum and his wife Rebecca and Nathaniel Tatum and his wife Phebe of Brunswick County to Isaac Adams of same, 27 April 1765, 150 acres which said Nathaniel Tatum now lives, on the north side of Reedy Creek.  Witnesses: Alexander Watson, William Goodrich, John Hamilton.  Proved 27 May 1765.  +++ (Bradley: DB 8/128)

 

1765 September 13 – Brunswick County: Joseph Tatum of Brunswick County deeded to Paul Tatum of same, 13 September 1765, for 25 pounds, 130 acres where said Joseph Tatum now lives, joining Robert Hicks, William Lyles, Isaac Adams, the north side of Reedy Creek.  Witnesses: John Jones, Jno. Twitty, William Hall, Burral Robinson, Edward Adams.  Proved 28 October 1765.  Probate indicates that Rebeckah, the wife of said Joseph Tatum relinquished her right of dower.   +++ (Bradley: DB 8/288) 

 

1765 September 24 – Brunswick County: Deed of Isaac Adams and wife Betty of Brunswick County to Paul Tatum of same, 24 September 1765, 150 acres which was all the land said Isaac Adams bought from Nath’l Tatum Jr., 27 March 1765, joining Edward Robertson, William Lyles, Joseph Tatum.  Witnesses: Mark Jackson, Benjamin Pennington, William Price.  Proved 28 October 1765.   +++ (Bradley: DB 8/280)

 

1773 Brunswick County:  "Whereas John Marshall and Henry Morris in the year 1762 did become two of the securities for the Parish Collection of the dues and demands, levies on the tithables of Saints Andrews Parish which were collected and only in part accounted for by Thomas Jackson, the Acting Collector...suit has commenced upon the said Bond...pending in the County Courts of Brunswick the payment of the balance on which ...is likely to fall and perhaps terminate in the ruin of their family innocence as themselves (that) we the parishioners knowing that if the said money is paid into our vestry it can operate only so as to lessen our Levies in the future a trifle hardly perceptible to us as individuals do of our own free will and accord...declaring these presents are by us intended and designed...full discharge against the said Bond for our respective shares and claims...witness our hands this 24th May 1773."  (signed by approximately 535 persons including Chaney Tatum, Edward Tatum, F. Tatum, George Tatum, Joseph Tatum, Nathaniel Tatum.  +++ (Bradley: DB 11/138+)

 

1780 September 28 - Brunswick County: Joseph Tatum listed a slave named Bob.   (DB 14/106)

 

1782 Brunswick County Tax:  James Tatum, George Tatum, Jesse Tatum, Joseph Tatum, Nathaniel Tatum, and Paul Tatum.   

"Virginia Tax Payers 1782-1787," by Augusta B. Folthergill and John Mack Naugle, 1966.

 

1782 Brunswick County Land Tax Books:   Proprietors of land - Edward Tatum 200 acres, Chaney Tatum 100 acres, Joseph Tatum 183 acres, Paul Tatum 350 acres, George Tatum 136 acres, Jesse Tatum 310 acres.

      Brunswick County land Tax Books 1782-1799           

 

1782 October 26 – Brunswick County: Will of Joseph Tatum - I, Joseph Tatum of Saint Andrew Parish and Brunswick County...bequeath to my son Nathaniel Tatum 20 shillings current money...to my son in law Lemuel (possibly Samuel) Harwell 20 shillings...to my daughter Rebecca Tatum all the remainder and residue of my estate...and appoint Peter Tatum and my daughter Rebecca Tatum executors...26 September 1782.   (Signed) Joseph "x" Tatum.  Witnesses – William Vaughan, Paul Tatum, Nancy “x” AdamsAdministered 28 October 1782.   (Courtesy of Ronnie Tatum, email of 16 May 2009)

 

Children of Joseph Tatum and wife Elizabeth __ as noted (i), (ii):

 

1st Generation – Nathaniel Tatum “I”

2nd Generation children of Nathaniel Tatum I – the Immigrant are noted with enclosed Roman numerals and boxed (I) (II) (III), i.e. Nathanial Tatum II.

3rd Generation Grandchildren underlined and boxed , (1) name, (2) name, which includes Peter + Mary Tatum  

4th Generation with (i), (ii), (iii), with name boxed which includes Joseph + Elizabeth Tatum (~1700/05 to 1782)

5th Generation with bold letters, (a), (b), (c), etc

6th Generation with (aa), (bb), (cc), etc

7th Generation with (1^), (2^), (3^), etc

8th Generation with (i^), (ii^), (iii^), etc.

 

Children of Joseph + Rebecca Tatum are:

 

(a). Rebecca Tatum, daughter of Joseph + Rebecca Tatum, is not understood, but there are two marriages that possibly belong here. 

 

1753 December 24 - Brunswick County:  Marriage of Thomas Lyall (Lydall) to Rebecca Tatum, with Securities by Peter Tatum. 

Virginia Marriage Records, Brunswick County Marriage Bonds, from Family Archive Viewer, CD174 Virginia Vital Records #1, 1600-1800s + Virginia Marriage Records on ancestry.com  

 

1786 January 4 - Brunswick County:  Rebecca Tatum married Partain Bass, “daughter of Joseph Tatum, deceased.”  Surety was John Parrish; witnesses John Hicks Bass, both of St. Andrews Parish and married by Rev. Thomas Lundie, Rector.

Marriage Bonds and Minister’s Returns of Brunswick County, Virginia 1750-1810, by Catherine Lindsay Knorr, 1953.

 

(b). Paul Tatum (~1723/1732  to 1784), possible son of Joseph Tatum (~1700/05 to 1782) had two wives, 1st with name unknown and 2nd Eleanor __ .*   Proof of relationship of Joseph Tatum is missing, but do note he was a witness to the 1782 will of Joseph Tatum and has numerous interactions with both Joseph Tatum and his son Nathaniel.   It is possible he was left out of Joseph Tatum’s will because he had already received compensation from his father.  

 

Estimations (speculative) on Paul Tatum’s date of birth and marriage are based on information for his children and earliest found records:

Paul’s estimated marriage - about 1765

Paul’s estimated birth date – about 1723-1732

 

Details for Paul Tatum

 

1748 March 2 – Brunswick County: Indenture from John Yarbrough of St. Andrew’s Parish, Brunswick County, to Jesse Tatum of same, for 50 pounds, on Brandy Creek, 235 acres, by Patent formerly granted to the Reverend John Betty….   On 18 September 1749, Jesse Tatum of Brunswick County sold these 235 acres to James Speed.  Indenture acknowledged by Jesse Tatum and Elizabeth his wife.   Witnesses were Paul Tatum, St. Clack, John Ray.  (DB 3/549)

 

            Comment: Jesse Tatum should be Paul’s cousin.  This record may prove to be Paul’s earliest record when he was a young man.  Supposing he was between 16 (earliest taxable age) to 25, an estimated birth date puts Paul in the range of 1723-1732.  Certainly, this in turn would suggest his father’s birth date about 1700/05.

           

1751 Account of Estate of Sterling Clack: (names) Paul Tatum.

Brunswick County Will Book 3, page 533, courtesy of Ronnie Tatum, email of 16 May 2009

 

1753 April 24 – Brunswick County: Joseph Kennon ordinary keeper & his wife Frances of St. Andrew Parish in Brunswick County deeded to John Daniel, carpenter of same, for 23.22.00 money, 200 acres on the south side of Crab Louse Branch; the residue of 180 acres of the patent was conveyed from said Francis Lett to said John Daniel.  Witnesses: Paul Tatum, Peter Tatum, Jr., Rus Blackley.  Proved 24 April 1753.  (Bradley: DB 5/394)

 

1755 April 11 – St. Andrews Parish paid Paul Tatum for burying John Russell, a poor man. 

 

1755 June 28 – Brunswick County: Nathaniel Green and his wife Pheby of St. Andrew Parish in Brunswick County deeded to Paul Tatum of same, 28 June 1775, for 21.9.4, a mortgage for 215 acres on the south side of Reedy Creek, joining Edward Tatum, James Parham, James Clack.  Witnesses George Hamilton, Nat. Tatum, Lucy “x” Jackson.  Proved 23 September 1755.   +++ (Bradley: DB5/764)

 

1755/1758 Brunswick County:  Deed abstract __ January (torn date), 1758 from Peter Tatum of Brunswick County to Paul Tatum and Nathaniel Tatum of same county for 40 pounds…grant, bargain, sell to Paul Tatum and Nathaniel Tatum a tract or parcel of land lying in Brunswick County on the south side of Reedy Creek…beginning at Thomas Jackson’s corner on said creek to James Clacks lines to…to a dividing line between himself and Edward Tatum’s…to a branch…down branch to Reedy Creek…meanders of the said Creek to beginning…containing 611 acres.  (Signed) - Peter Tatum (seal). Witnesses - John Clack, William Vaughn, William Morris and then dated clearly 25 January 1755.  

Courtesy of Ronnie Tatum 27 February 2011, (DB 6/237) 

 

1756 January 25 – Brunswick County: Paul Tatum of Brunswick County deeded to Nathaniel Green of same, 25 January 1756.  On 23 September 1755, said Green mortgaged to said Paul 215 acres on the south side of Reedy Creek, said Green paying to said Paul 21.9.4, said Green has paid the amount to said Paul; thus for 5s, said Paul releases the said land to said Green: Witnesses: John Jones, Peter Green, James Parham.  Proved 25 January 1757.   +++ (Bradley, DB 6/103)

 

1756 - 1758 – Brunswick County: Peter Jackson, orphan of William Jackson, had Paul Tatum handling guardian duties.

Brunswick County, Virginia Orphans Book #1, 1740-1781, page 88. 

 

1759 June 15 - Sussex County:  Thomas Atkinson, Sr. and Thomas Atkinson, Jr...300 acres in Albemarle Parish and bounded by south side of Spring Swamp, Thomas Atkinson's old land, Edward Powel, land bought by Thomas Atkinson from Thomas Weather in 1745 and Richard Norcross.  Witnesses; Micajah Pettway, John Atkinson, and Paul Tatum.  Signed: Thomas 'x' Atkinson.

Sussex County Deed Book "B" 1759-1763 found in Sussex County, Virginia Deed Books A-E 1754-March 1779, by William Lindsay Holmes, 1990, page 35.

 

1762 February 9 - Brunswick County: Deed from Isham Daniel to John Jones, for 50 pounds 100 acres, 4 head of cattle, 2 beds and furniture to be paid 50 pounds on or before 25 December next or conveyance be void.  Witnesses were Paul Tatum, Lucy Roberson (Robinson?), and Burwell Robinson.  Mortgage proved in Court 28 June 1762.  (Bradley, DB 7/126)

 

1765 September 13 – Brunswick County: Joseph Tatum of Brunswick County deeded to Paul Tatum of same, 13 September 1765, for 25 pounds, 130 acres where said Joseph Tatum now lives, joining Robert Hicks, William Lyles, Isaac Adams, the north side of Reedy Creek.  Witnesses: John Jones, Jno. Twitty, William Hall, Burral Robinson, Edward Adams.  Proved 28 October 1765.  Probate indicates that Rebeckah, the wife of said Joseph Tatum relinquished her right of dower.

+++ (Bradley, DB 8/288)

 

1765 September 24 – Brunswick County: Deed of Isaac Adams and wife Betty of Brunswick County to Paul Tatum of same, 24 September 1765, 150 acres which was all the land said Isaac Adams bought from Nath’l Tatum, Jr., 27 March 1765, joining Edward Robertson, William Lyles, Joseph Tatum.  Witnesses: Mark Jackson, Benjamin Pennington, William Price.  Proved 28 October 1765.

+++ (Bradley: DB 8/280)  

 

1768:  Polls taken at an election of Burgesses, Brunswick County Virginia 2 December 1768: Paul Tatum, John Tatum, Edward Tatum, Nathaniel Tatum, China (Chena) Tatum.

 

1768 September 27 – Brunswick County:  Paul Tatum of St. Andrew Parish in Brunswick County deeded to Edward Robinson of said parish, 27 September 1767, for 100 pounds, 306 acres which was part of a 611 acre patent to Peter Tatum 10 August 1748, being the part where Paul Tatum formerly lived.  Witnesses: John Jones, Michl Roberts, William Ledbetter, Thomas Merriott.  Proved 28 November 1768.  

+++ (Bradley: DB 9/272)

 

1768 September 27 – Brunswick County: Edward Robertson (Robinson) & his wife Delphia of Brunswick County deeded to Paul Tatum of same 27 September 1768 for 100 pounds, 2 tracts on both sides of Deep Branch: 1 of 150 acres which said Edward Robertson had purchased from William Liles and his wife Anne 28 July 1764; 1 of 200 acres which said Edward Robertson had purchased from Thomas Jackson, Jr. 23 April 1764.  Witnesses: Thomas Simmons, Charnal Hightower. Proved 28 November 1768.  +++ (Bradley: DB 9/273)

 

1768 January 11 – Brunswick County: John Jones of Brunswick County deeded to James Adams of same, 11 January 1768, 282 acres which is all the land said John Jones had bought from Thomas Jackson, on the north side of Ready Creek, joining Paul Tatum, Edward Saunders, Daniel Fisher.  Witnesses: Law. Gibbons Jr, Robert Jones, Nathan Jones.  Proved 22 August 1768.   +++ (Bradley: DB 9/129) 

 

1768 December 2 - Brunswick County: A Poll Taken by Nathaniel Edwards Junior at an Election of Burgeses for the County of Brunswick: (includes) Paul Tatum. +++ (Bradley: DB 9/279)

 

1773 February 22 – Brunswick County:  Daniel Fisher of Brunswick County to Nathaniel Tatum of same, 22 February 1773, 50 pounds, 265 acres in St. Andrew Parish joining William Br__, Paul Tatum, Isaac Adams.  Witnesses omitted. Proved 22 March 1773.   +++ (Bradley: DB 11/12)

 

1775 May 22 – Brunswick County Deed:  Nathaniel Tatum and his wife Phebe of Southampton County to William Duberry of Brunswick County 22 May 1775 for 71 pounds, 265 acres in St. Andrew Parish, joining William Brent, Paul Tatum, Isaac Adams.  Witnesses omitted.  Proved 26 June 1775.  +++ (Bradley: DB 11//470)

 

1779-1781 - Brunswick County Court Revolutionary War Claims for property taken:

Paul Tatum – 600 pounds beef

Paul Tatum 6.5 bushels corn

(Library of Virginia, Public Service Claims, Records Group 48, pages 26 and 34, courtesy of Ronnie Tatum, email 16 May 2009)

 

1782: Brunswick County, Virginia tax record: Paul Tatum

Virginia Taxpayers 1782-1787, by Augusta B. Fothergill and John Mark Naugle, 1940/1999.

 

1782 Brunswick County:  Land Tax Books 1782 show the following proprietors of land: Edward Tatum 200 acres, Chaney Tatum 100 acres, Joseph Tatum 183 acres, Paul Tatum 350 acres, George Tatum 136 acres, Jesse Tatum 310 acres.

Brunswick County Land Tax Books 1782-1799

 

1782 October 26 - Brunswick County: I, Joseph Tatum of Saint Andrew Parish and Brunswick County...bequeath to my son Nathaniel Tatum 20 shillings current money...to my son in law Lemuel (possibly Samuel) Harwell 20 shillings...to my daughter Rebecca Tatum all the remainder and residue of my estate...and appoint Peter Tatum and my daughter Rebecca Tatum executors...26 September 1782.   (Signed) Joseph “x” Tatum.  Witnesses – William Vaughan, Paul Tatum, Nancy “x” Adams.  Administered 28 October 1782.

      Courtesy of Ronnie Tatum, email of 16 May 2009     

 

1784 August 9 - St. Andrews Parish, Brunswick County, Virginia: Will of Paul Tatum...very low and weak at present.  To my son Batts Tatum – 5 pounds; to my sons Paul Tatum and Henry Tatum  – all my land when they arrive to age 21, Henry to have the home plantation.  To my wife Elenor Tatum, use of all my lands until my 2 sons Paul and Henry arrive to age 21; to daughters Mary Tatum, Dolly Tatum....   ...Leave to my said wife the remainder of my estate under her life and at her death I give the remainder of my estate to my son Henry.  Should either of my 4 children Mary, Dooly, Paul, or Henry die without heir, then their estate to be divided among the surviving number of them.  Executors: my wife Elenor Tatum and Modica Jones.  Witnesses: John Baptist Goldsberry, Benjamin Bass, Elizabeth Jones.  Probated 22 October 1787.

Brunswick County Will Book 5, page 87, courtesy of Ronnie Tatum, email 16 May 2009

 

1787 - Brunswick County:  Land Books show Paul Tatum with 350 + 133 acres of land.

 

1791 May 3 - Brunswick County: Deed from Benjamin Bass and Sarah his wife, James Bruce and Ann his Wife, James Vaughan and Susannah his wife, Lewis Peebles and Jane his wife and Elliner Tatum of the County of Brunswick of one part and William Atkison of same County  34.5.0 pounds, 107 ½ acres in Brunswick County…on Maclins lines…line between Benjamin  Goodrich and wife’s line… along Benjamin Bass’s line...on a small branch, thence down the said branch to the Meherrin Branch, thence up the said Meherrin Branch to Benja. Bass’s line….  (DB 15/part 1/page 76)

 

Children of Paul Tatum, as noted (a), (b):

 

(aa). Mary Tatum married Nathaniel Edwards in Brunswick County 10 October 1787, “daughter of Paul Tatum,” by Rev. Thomas Luddie, Rector of St. Andrews Parish.

Marriage Bonds and Minister’s Returns of Brunswick County, Virginia 1750-1810, by Catherine Lindsay Knorr, 1953.

 

(bb). Dorothy Tatum married on 13 December 1802 (bond) in Greensville County to Benjamin Montgomery.*

 

(cc). Paul Tatum “II” (__ to ~1802) unmarried and childless, left his property to his brother Henry (will dated 28 April 1802 and proved 28 June 1802.* 

 

(dd). Henry Tatum with Paul Tatum as his security, married Elizabeth Atkinson, widow of Aaron Atkinson, in Greensville County 23 October 1798 (county bond).*  Batts Tatum was among the witnesses.  Greensville County taxed "Henry Tatum (Brunswick) on 3 horses and 5 slaves in 1800.*

 

(ee). Batts Tatum married on 5 March 1792 (bond) in Southampton County, Va. to Sally B. Thorpe.*   In 1798, Batts purchased 250 acres in Brunswick County from Bethia Sisson, a widow and her children.  Bethia was a daughter of Christopher Tatum “I.”  ^^

Batts Tatum was among the witnesses when Henry Tatum married Elizabeth Atkinson, widow in Greensville County 23 October 1798 (bond).*    He was taxed on 7 horses and 5 slaves in Greensville County in 1800. *

 

1792: June 10 – Brunswick County: Indenture between James Jordan and Abigail his wife to Batts Tatum, both of Brunswick County, tract or parcel in Brunswick County on north side Meherrin River 263 1/2 acres…bounded by Robert Brown, William Rideout, William Goodrum, Benjamin Lashley, Hansalm Ivey and Robert Rivers.   (DB 15/part 2/341)

 

(d). (possibly) Peter Tatum “Jr” who died 1755 might be a son of Joseph Tatum (1700/1705 to 1783), but proof is lacking.

 

Peter Tatum who died 1755 is not understood.    Keep in mind that Virginia law loosely used the term “Junior” and Senior to separate two people with the same name by age.   They weren’t necessary father and son.   His estate didn’t consist of much and suggests he might be single and young.  Only two records have been found on him so far, but court order books for the era haven’t been checked.  One clue might be Nathaniel Tatum being his administrator, who is the son of Joseph Tatum (~1700/1705 to 1783).   The second clue is that both Peter Tatum, Jr. and Paul Tatum were witnesses to a 1753 deed.

 

1753 April 24 – Brunswick County: Joseph Kennon ordinary keeper & his wife Frances of St. Andrew Parish in Brunswick County deeded to John Daniel, carpenter of same, for 23.22.00, 200 acres on the south side of Crab Louse Branch; the residue of 180 acres of the patent was conveyed from said Francis Lett to said John Daniel.  Witnesses: Paul Tatum, Peter Tatum, Jr., Rus Blackley.  Proved 24 April 1753.  (Bradley: DB 5/394)

 

1755 Brunswick County:  Appraisal of the estate of "Peter Tatum, Jr. deceased.”  Appraised by Edward "x" Robinson, Thomas Jackson, Robert Hix.  Signed by Nathaniel Tatum, administrator.  Returned to Court 25 February 1755. 

Brunswick County, Virginia Will Books, Volume 1-3, by Dr. Stephen E. Bradley, Jr., page 84, 1997, Will Book 3

 

(c). Nathaniel Tatum “I” (born ~1735 to 1796), son of Joseph + Rebecca Tatum:

 

Overview: Nathaniel Tatum “I” married Phebe Fort, daughter of Holladay Fort.   Proof of relationship is found when his father - Joseph Tatum named him in his 1782 Brunswick County will.   The best evidence that Nathaniel + Phebe Tatum are the correct couple is found in a 1765 deed from Joseph + Rebecca Tatum to Nathaniel + Phebe Tatum.  The 1764 deed of gift from Holladay Fort confirms he is the father of Phebe.

 

His first record in 1755 gives us one clue to calculate Nathaniel Tatum’s birth year.  A second clue is when he becomes Sergeant Nathan Tatum 1758 Brunswick County”   If he might be age 20 in 1755, this gives us a birth date estimate of 1735.   As a Sergeant in 1758, an estimated birth date roughly 1735 would make him age 23, which is a reasonable possibility.  There are no family records to help.

 

Nathaniel and Phebe Tatum are on the move, possibly due to ministry work.  Locations include Southampton County, Virginia, Guilford and Rockingham Counties, North Carolina, and Greene/Hancock Counties, Georgia.   After his last record in November 1796 Georgia, Nathaniel Tatum “I” is dead before 7 January 1797.   He might have died on his way home to Rockingham County.  His 1797 and 1799 Rockingham administrations divided his land between wife Phebe Tatum and three of his sons - Jonathan, Osburn/Osbern Tatum, and Nathaniel Tatum “II.”   

           

Details for Nathaniel Tatum “I” + Pheby Fort

  

1755 January 25 - Brunswick County abstract:  Deed begins with date __ (torn) January 1758 from Peter Tatum of Brunswick County to Paul Tatum and Nathaniel Tatum of same county for 40 pounds…grant, bargain, sell to Paul Tatum and Nathaniel Tatum a tract or parcel of land lying in Brunswick County on the south side of Reedy Creek…beginning at Thomas Jackson’s corner on said creek to James Clacks lines to…to a dividing line between himself and Edward Tatum’s…to a branch…down branch to Reedy Creek…meanders of the said Creek to beginning…containing 611 acres.  (Signed) - Peter Tatum (seal).  Witnesses: John

Clack, William Vaughn, William Morris and then dated clearly “25 January 1755.”  

 Courtesy of Ronnie Tatum 27 February 2011, Brunswick County Deed Book not listed, page 237. 

 

Peter appears to be the grandfather in this deed - JM.

 

1755 February 25 - Brunswick County:  Appraisal of the estate of “Peter Tatum, Jr. deceased.”  Appraised by Edward "x" Robinson, Thomas Jackson, Robert Hix.  Signed by Nathaniel Tatum, administrator.  Returned to Court 25 February 1755. 

(Brunswick County, Virginia Will Books, Volume 1-3, by Dr. Stephen E. Bradley, Jr., page 84, 1997, Will Book 3)

 

1758 Brunswick County” – Sergeant Nathan Tatum; enlisted men included Edward Tatum.

Virginia Colonial Militia 1651-1776 by William Armstrong Cruzier, page 69.  Also, Virginia’s Colonial Soldiers, by Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck, 1988/1999, page 209

 

1762 June 28 - Brunswick County:  Deed from Edward Robinson and Anne, his wife to Robert Sayer, for 70 pounds, 130 acres of southwest side of Reedy Creek.  Witnesses were Hugh William and Nathaniel Tatum, Junior.  +++ (Bradley, DB 7/137)

 

1763 January 23 - Brunswick County: Deed from Joseph Tatum, Sr. of Brunswick County to his son Nathaniel Tatum of same, 23 January 1763.  Deed of gift, 150 acres which was part of the land where said Joseph Tatum now lives, joining Thomas Jackson, Reedy Creek.  Witnesses: Nathaniel Tatum, Thomas Jackson.  +++ (Bradley: DB 3/457) 

 

1764 May 21 - Sussex County, Virginia: Indenture from Holladay Fort of Sussex County of one part to Nathaniel Tatum, son in law to the said Holladay and Phebe, wife of said Nathaniel Tatum and daughter to the said Holladay of the county of Brunswick of the other part in consideration of the natural love and affection which he hath...two negroes Bob and Moses.  Signed Holladay "x" Fort. 

Sussex County, Virginia Deed Book C 1763-1768, page 65 found in microfilm #34164 Family History Library.

 

1764 September 26 – Brunswick County: Jesse Tatum and his wife Elizabeth of Meherin Parish in Brunswick County deeded to John Tatum of said parish for 41.10.0 pounds, 516 acres as by patent to Lewis Parham 10 June 1756, on White Oak Creek, joining Richard Upchurch, Edward Wesson, William Johnson, Walton Sims.  Witnesses; Edward Tatum, Nathl Tatum Jr., Peter Jackson, Proved 22 October 1764.  +++ (Bradley: DB 4/295)   

 

1765 April 27 – Brunswick County: Deed of Joseph Tatum and his wife Rebecca and Nathaniel Tatum and his wife Phebe of Brunswick County to Isaac Adams of same, 27 April 1765, 150 acres which said Nathaniel Tatum now lives, on the N side of Reedy Creek.  Witnesses: Alexander Watson, William Goodrich, John Hamilton.  Proved 27 May 1765.  +++ (Bradley: DB 4/128)

 

1765 September 24 – Brunswick County: Deed of Isaac Adams and wife Betty of Brunswick County to Paul Tatum of same, 24 September 1765, 150 acres which was all the land said Isaac Adams bought from Nath’l Tatum, Jr., 27 March 1765, joining Edward Robertson, William Lyles, Joseph Tatum.  Witnesses: Mark Jackson, Benjamin Pennington, William Price.  Proved 28 October 1765.  +++ (Bradley: DB 8/280)  

 

Puzzle Pieces for Nathaniel Tatum during 1762 to 1768

 

1762 to 1765: Notice in the above deeds that this is the 3rd time that there is a reference to Nathaniel Tatum, Junior.  Date span is 1762 to 1765.   “Junior seems to belong to our current subject – Nathaniel Tatum “I” (~1735 to >1802) and not his son Nathaniel “II” who is thought to be born in the early 1760’s and is too young to sign documents.  More clues are needed to resolve this matter.  One thought is to check the court house copy for “Sr.”and “Jr.”     Poor handwriting can appear similar.    

 

            From the book “A Family called Fort: The Descendants of Elias Fort of Virginia by Homer T. Fort and Drucilla Stovall Jones, 1970, page 38:

 

“Phebe Fort married Nathaniel Tatum sometime prior to 19 April 1764, Tatum was the stepson of William Smith of Brunswick County.   …He and Phebe made their home in Brunswick.  Nathaniel is believed to have moved later to Hancock County, Georgia and to have had two sons; Nathaniel, Tatum, Jr. and Seth Tatum.”

 

            Comment: The stepson comment by Homer Fort also appears to be incorrect, although a 1768 William Smith deed of gift to “son, Nathaniel Tatum” does exist.  This writer’s speculation: Deed of gift may belong to another Nathan Tatum; i.e. Nathaniel Tatum (30 March 1745 to >1784++), son of Robert Tatum (1725 to August 1759), both of Surry Sussex Counties, Virginia.   His father died when he was 13 and timing for a deed of gift seems appropriate at age 23.   See end of chapter for details.     

 

Back to Nathaniel and Phebe Tatum Records 1767++

 

1767 September 10 – Southampton County: Virginia land grant to Nathaniel Tatem, 34 acres on the south side of Nottoway River adjoining John Harper, and David and Nathan Newson.  (Library of Virginia Land Grants)

           

1771 November 16 – Bute County, North Carolina: Minutes of the Kehukey Association held at William Walker’s Meeting House on Fishing Creek in Bute County.  Messengers present from Kehukey Church were Julin Meglamore, William Burgess, Thomas Overby, Nath’l Tatum, and James Bell.

James Sprunt Historical Monograph/as pointed out by Ronnie Tatum

 

1772 June 20 – Halifax County, Virginia - St. Andrews Parish:  Procession’s included Nathaniel Tatum between Stiths Road, Kettle Stick road, the Meherrin Church road, Jackson’s road and the Court House. 

 

1772 September 12 – Halifax County, North Carolina:  At an Association held at Kehukey Meeting House (Halifax County, NC), representatives from “Sussex.Cord, Va”. are John Meglamore, Nathaniel Tatum, Nathaniel Holt, and Richard Morris.

James Sprunt Historical Monograph/Google Books 

 

1773 February 22 – Brunswick County:  Daniel Fisher of Brunswick County to Nathaniel Tatum of same, 22 February 1773, 50 pounds, 265 acres in St. Andrew Parish joining William Br__, Paul Tatum, Isaac Adams.  Witnesses omitted. Proved 22 March 1773.  +++ (Bradley: DB 11/part 1/p12)

     

1775 May 22 – Brunswick County Deed:  Nathaniel Tatum and his wife Phebe of Southampton County to William Duberry of Brunswick County 22 May 1775 for 71 pounds, 265 acres in St. Andrew Parish, joining William Brent, Paul Tatum, Isaac Adams.  Witnesses omitted.  Proved 26 June 1775.  +++ (Bradley: DB11/470)

 

1775 November 25 - St. Andrews Parish Processioners included Nathaniel Tatum, William Vaughan, James Parham between Stiths road, Kettle Stick Road, Meherrrin Church road, Jacksons Road and the Courthouse Road.  Date was when the Procession results were entered into Church Books and not when performed.  

 

Undated: “Nathaniel Tatum of the Kehukee Church was a Sergeant Major of militia in the Revolutionary period.

History of North Carolina Baptists 1663-1805, by George Washington Pascal, page 466.

 

1779-1781 Brunswick County Court Revolutionary War Claims: Nathaniel Tatum 275 pounds of beef and one gun for militia that joined General Green per certificate of Major Joseph Peebles.

Library of Virginia, Public Service Claims, Records Group 48, pages 20 and 35, courtesy of Ronnie Tatum, email of 16 May 2009

 

1782 May _ - Guilford County, North Carolina: Hugh Blair deeded to Nathaniel Tatum, both of Guilford County, for 480 pounds, 440 acres of land on the north side of Haw River, Guilford County, beginning on the north bank of Rocky Branch, to Sarah and Mary Blair’s line, beaver ponds, to the mouth and along Rocky Branch.  (DB 2/227). 

 

1782 December 4 - Guilford County: James Leeper deeded to Nathaniel Tatum, county living in not noted, cost not noted, 500 acres land being on both sides of Reedy Fork of Haw River, Guilford County, crossing said Reedy Fork and along Benjamin Brittains line…to James Hays line.  February Court 1783 (DB 2/265).   On 11 December 1788, Nathaniel Tatum of Guilford County sold this same 500 acres for 400 lbs to Joel Sanders.  November Court 1789. (DB 5/141)

 

1783 – 1786 Guilford County: “Nathaniel Tatom” was on jury duty, 1783, 1784, and 1786.   There is no suggestion if Nathan might be Senior or Junior.

From Ronnie Tatum, email courtesy 8 October 2012.

 

1784 April 13 - Guilford County: Nathaniel Tatum of Guilford County sold his 440 acres to Edward Tatum of Guilford, with this deed having a better description: beginning on south bank of Rocky Branch, to Sarah and Mary Blairs line, though the Beaver Ponds, to Haw River (whereon the opposite side were lands of John Pyatts, Orphants, and Thomas Person), to the mouth of Rocky Branch and up it.  Signed by Nathaniel Tatum and witnessed by Charles Bruce, John Tatum and Edward Tatum.   Phebe, wife of Nathaniel Tatum, relinquished her right dower.  May Court 1784.  (DB 3/50)

 

1784 August 16 – Guilford County:  James Leeper of Cumberland County, Pa.,  by John Cummins his attorney, deeded to Nathaniel Tatom of Guilford, for 100 lbs, 100 acres on the waters of Moons Creek, Guilford County, to Even Jones line, to Claimants own line.   (DB 4/08)

 

1784 November 15 - Guilford County: James McCrary deeded to Nathaniel Tatum, both of Guilford County, for 200 pounds money, 240 acres lying on both sides of Haw River, Guilford County, to Peter Harris line, Meirs (or Marcs) Fork and Harris branch, to John Walkers, to Rootbridge Branch, along branch, crossing Mavis Fork, to south Bank of said creek and its mouth.  November Court 1784 (DB 3/149). 

 

            In 1785, Rockingham County split off from Guilford County.  Tatum’s Haw River land appears to be in Rockingham.

 

1788 January 14 – Rockingham County: Nathan Tatum of Rockingham County, North Carolina sold this 240 acres to Hartwell Barram of Guilford County (DB 5/99).

 

1788 May 28 - Rockingham County, North Carolina: Thomas Reeves and others, Heirs to Malachiah? Reeves, deceased deeded to Nathaniel Tatum of Rockingham County, North Carolina 353 acres of land for as part of 618 acres bearing date 13 November 1779, lying and being on both sides of Haw River in Rockingham County…beginning at a stone in John Rhodes corner, to Peter Perkins Esq’s line, crossing Reeves branch of Haw River to Henry Work’s line, crossing Haw River to William William’s corner in Henry Work’s line.    (Signed) Thomas Reeves, Jesse Reeves, James Reeves.  Witnesses: Jas Mulloy, John Rhodes, William Howat. (DB B/11) 

 

Notice that Nathaniel Tatum “I” had lands on Haw River from 1784 until 1796, when his estate administration divided last Haw River land between his wife and 3 sons.

 

1790 Rockingham County, North Carolina - US Census:  Nath’l Tatom: 3 w. males 16+, 2 w. males <16, 3 females, 6 slaves.            

1790 June 26 - Greene County, Georgia:  Richard Simmons of Wilkes County deeded to Nathaniel Tatum (Sr. or Jr. not mentioned, but is Senior) of Greene County, Georgia for the sum of 60 pounds a tract of land containing 287 ½ acres, bounded by the Academy land and vacant lands on all other sides, lying and being in Greene County.  Signed by Richard Symmonds.  Witnesses: Noel Helms and John McClain.   Entered 14 December 1795.  (DB a/143-144)   Thanks go to Ed Tatum for pointing this out; email courtesy 9 June 2012. 

1791 June 18 – Greene County, Georgia:  Henry Houston of Greene County deeded to Nathaniel Tatum of same place for the sum of 100 pounds a tract of land lying and being in the new Greene County, formerly Washington County, adjoining land surveyed for Col. Williamson and vacant land dated 17 May 1784, and surveyed and certified 15 July 1784.  Witnesses - H. Grayab Ill, J.P. and Seth Tatum.  Keziah Houston, wife of Henry Houston of Greene County resigns and relinquishes all the right of dower.  Dated: 18 June 1791.  (DB 1794-1802/p133).  Thanks go to Ed Tatum for pointing this out, courtesy 9 June 2012.

 

            This 1791 deeds appear to be Nathaniel Tatum”I” who joined his sons getting started in Georgia, while keeping things active in Rockingham County, North Carolina.   Nathaniel Tatum sold both lands in 1796 to (1) Seth Tatum and (2) Nathan Tatum, Jr. (“II”), William Tatum, and possibly Peter Tatum (deed mentioned but not found). 

 

1792 Guilford County, North Carolina:  Cross Roads Church (established 1786), Strawberry Association listed John Tatum as minister and Nathan Tatum as a ministry associate/candidate for the year 1792.   The church had 20 members.

Universal Register of Baptist Denominations in North America 1790-1793 and part of 1794 by John Aspland, published date undetermined.

1793 February - Rockingham County, N.C:  Nathaniel Tatum witnessed two deeds by John Harper to Jesse Hinton on 26 February 1793 and (2) John Harper to Joseph Hoppe on 6 February 1793, both on Little Buffalo Creek.  (DB C/223,225)

 

            Back in 1767, Nathaniel Tatum purchased land next to John Harper in Southampton County, Virginia.    Below, notice 2 Nathaniel Tatums in the 1794 and 1796 Hancock County tax records.

 

1794 Hancock County, Georgia (Shorter District): Nathaniel Tatum x 2, Seth Tatum, William Tatum

1796 Hancock County, Georgia (James Lewis District): Nat. Tatum and Nathaniel Tatum, Seth Tatum

 

1796 June 22 – Hancock County: Nathaniel Tatum, Senior deeded to Seth Tatum, both of Hancock County, Georgia, for $100, a parcel of land estimated 287 ½ acres lying in Hancock County on the waters of Shoulderbone Creek, bounded by the Academy Lands…and vacant lands, …boundaries as appears by a plot thereof annexed to a grant to Edward Weathers, signed by the honorable Samuel Elbert, esquire, Governor of the said State on 13 December 1785.  (Signed: Nathl Tatum, Senr.  Witness: Robt. Simms, JC.  Entered 30 September 1796 (DB A/245-6) 

 

         Shoulderbone Creek can be found 10 miles west-north-west of Sparta, Georgia.

 

1796 November 3 - Hancock County, Georgia: Nathaniel Tatum, Senr,., farmer of Hancock County, Georgia deeded to Nathaniel Tatum, Junior and William Tatum, farmers of same place for 100 pounds…parcel of land situate in Hancock County and bounded southwestern by Jackson’s land, southeasterly by land surveyed for Col. Williamson, the other sides by vacant land, by warrant from the honorable Edward Telfare, Esq., President of the Executive Council, dated 17 May 1784, surveyed and certified the 15th July 1784 by M. Williamson, Deputy Surveyor for Washington and further confirmed by grant having date of 24 January 1791 and signed “Edward Telfare,”  tested by J. Meriweather, Clerk of the Executive Council, Registered in the Secretary’s Office, Book U, U, u, folio 255, the 26th January 1791 by John Milton, Secretary, containing 287 ½ acres more or less as more fully appears in reference to the aforesaid records. (Signed Nath. Tatum (seal), Witness: John Barksdale, JP, Samuel Barksdale.  25 June 1798.  (DB C/52/53)   Thanks go to Ed Tatum for pointing this out, email courtesy 6/9/2012.

 

1796 November 4 – Hancock County, Georgia: Know all men …that I, Nathaniel Tatom, Senior of Hancock County in consideration of the sum of $1000 in hand paid me…sell to Nathaniel Tatom, Junior and William Tatom, of same county…four negroes named Leo, Ben, Henry, and Jersey.  (Signed) Nathl Tatum (seal).  Witnesses: __ Sherman, Jas. Tatum.  Registered 3 August 1811 (DB I/472)

 

1796 (1797 new calendar) January 7 – Rockingham County, North Carolina: No. 220 – Phebe Tatum in dower 116 acres: Whereas agreeably to a petition filed by Phebe Tatum, Late Widow and Relic of Nathaniel Tatum, deceased, an order from the County Court…proceed to Lott and Set to the said Widow 116 acres of land which were conceived to be her part of dower in the lands her said husband…with a plat and certificate….this 7th January 1796.  Signed: John Fields DS with Robert Cummins, John More, James Flack, John Blackburn, William Limond, George Limond, John Lower, Jones Frost, Joseph T. Tayer, Thomas Scott, John Rudy, Thomas More.

 

This January 1796 dating appears wrong because of the 3 November 1796 Georgia deed by Nathaniel Tatum, Senior to Nathaniel Tatum, Junior and William Tatum.  It is likely that Phebe’s 17 January 1796 entry was using an old calendar date which changes its year in April.   If so, her dower deed would be 7 January 1797 – new calendar.

 

1799 August Session – Rockingham County Court: Ordered that Robert Klimmers, George Simon, John More, John Blackbern, TS Flack, be Commissioners to divide the real estate of Nathaniel Tatum, deceased between the heirs and to report to next Court.  (1) for Jonathan Tatum, son and heir of the deceased 117 1/3  acres known the late Nat. Tatum lying and being on both sides of Haw River in Rockingham County…crossing said river…along Robert Maxwell’s line and crossing river again to corner of the  Scott line.  (2). Nathan Tatum 117 1/3 acres with description….   (3) Ozbern Tatum, son and heir, 117 1/3 acres with description.  Surveyed and said out on the 14th day of January.  Signed: C Philips SRC (DB G/208-209)

 

1800 Rockingham County, North Carolina – US Census: “Feby Tatum” with 2 males 10-1, 1 male 16-26; 1 female 0-10; 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45.   She is next to Osburn Tatum, 1 male 26-45, 2 females 0-10, 1 female 16-26.  

 

1807 April 19 – Rockingham County, North Carolina: (Abstract) Will of Phebe Tatum - Through the Grace of God, Amen, Know all men that I, Phebe Tatum of Rockingham County, North Carolina being weak in body yet sound in understanding and judgment, …this my last will and testament….    To my beloved daughter Sarah, I give my bed, furniture, loom, cotton wheel, a quantity of cotton seed, one sermon book, two smoothing irons, Dutch oven, 5 shillings, one pair of drawing chains, what corn I have and what is coming to me, and another book, and all my hogs.   To my son John and to my daughter Elizabeth, I leave 5 shillings.  Dated 17 April 1807.  (Signed) Phebe Tatum.  Witnesses: Edward Owing, Stephen Henry, Henderman Stort, Jr.   Probated May Court Session 1807, Rockingham County.  (WB A/39)

 

Children of Nathaniel Tatum (~1730 to ~1805) + Phebe Forte

Major Problems in Separating Children from Grandchildren

 

            Warning: Understanding who belongs to who is a huge problem here.  One of the biggest problems is estimating almost everyone’s birth date except William Tatum (b. 1776).  There are few clues to work.  No family records have been found.    The following is the current understanding (3/14/2013):

 

1 –  Nathaniel Tatum “I” Estate Administration and Pheby Tatum Will

 

The 1797 Rockingham administration of Nathaniel Tatum “I” (deceased) and the 1807 Rockingham will of his wife Phebe Tatum named the following children:

            1 – Jonathan/John Tatum, 2 – Ozbern Tatum, 3 – Nathaniel Tatum “II”, 4 -
Sarah Tatum, 5 – Elizabeth Tatum. 

 

Both records are silent about Seth, William, Peter, James, and Rebecca.  However the complete Rockingham estate administration for Nathan “I” has been missed or more may exist in loose papers.  Additional information might explain why four sons and one daughter were (1) left out in Nathaniel Tatum “I” estate administration and (2) in Phebe’s will.   This seems rather extreme, but that’s apparently what happened.   Indirect clues suggest they are sons: (1) Agnes B. married brothers - 1st to Nathan Tatum “II” and 2nd to William Tatum, (2) William Tatum’s birth date on or near 1776 makes him too early to be a son of “Nathan Tatum “II,”  (3) Nathan Tatum “II’s” 1808 will names William, Peter and James Tatum but does not state the relationship(s).  Seth Tatum is not named because he is already dead. 

 

2 – Evidence Seth Tatum is a brother to William Tatum

 

            How is Seth Tatum related?   Surveyor General of Georgia has this 1810 record: “William Tatum of the County of Hancock” requests a Georgia land grant “drawn by his brother Seth Tatum….” 

 

3 – How is James Tatum Related?

 

            Nothing definitive has been found so far to state James Tatum’s relationship.  Likely, he is a brother to Seth, Peter, and William Tatum because of many interactions with them in legal papers. 

 

Proposed - Ten Children for Nathaniel Tatum “I” + Phebe Forte

(22 March 2013) Rebecca Tatum added; Polly Tatum is actually Mary Elizabeth Tatum

 

            (aa) Sarah Tatum is mentioned in Phebe Tatum’s 1807 will and is likely to be Sarah Dent in Nathan Tatum ”II” 1808 Georgia will.   Her husband’s name is less clear.  Georgia’s Peter Dent is closely associated with the Georgia Tatums and may be her husband or son.  Peter Dent lived on Shoulderbone Creek in Hancock County, Georgia.   This is the same creek that Nathaniel Tatum, Sr. deeded land to Seth Tatum in 1796.   In 1809, Peter Dent gave gifts of love, good will and affection to his sons Nathaniel Dent and Smith Dent and then sold all his Hancock County holdings to Abner Wilkinson (DB I/80-84).  In 1820, William Tatum sold 250 acres on Hancock County land to Nathaniel Dent (DB M/403).  

 

            (bb) (Mary) Elizabeth Tatum.  Also known as “Polly, a nick-name for “Mary.”    “Elizabeth” Tatum is mentioned in Phebe Tatum’s 1807 will.   By 1808, she is dead and is noted in the 1808 will of her brother Nathaniel Tatum “II” as “surviving heirs of my sister Polly Manifee.”   Her husband was George Menifee (_ to 1841) who married 2nd to Nancy (Collier) Hardeman.   George Menifee has a will (not seen) recorded in Talbot County, Georgia 1841 which could assist confirming children’s names.  John R. Malone states daughter Rebecca Ann Meneffee (_ to 31 December 1840) married her cousin Albert Tatum (1810 to 1870 Texas), son of William Tatum and Agnes B. Dent. ^ – see their write-up later in this chapter.

 

^ Richard Tatum, email courtesy 19 January 2013. His information is from Rae Tatum Malone and Louisiana Tech University Special Collections M-058, genealogical listing of families of John Riley Malone and his wife Rae Tatum Malone.   Thank you, Dick, for your assistance and corrections to these confusing Tatums. 

 

(cc) Rebecca Tatum married 1st to Burrell Peeples and was part of a 1799 estate administration when her husband died.  Rebecca Peeples married 2nd on 24 June 1802 Athens, Georgia to Daniel W. Easley. ^    She is “Sister Easley” in Georgia’s Nathaniel Tatum “II” 1808 will.   Easley had a mill at Cedar Shoal in Georgia.  He later sold land which would be used for a new University of Georgia at Athens, while reserving 60 acres on the waterfront for himself. ^

 

1790 US Census of Rockingham County, North Carolina: Burwell Peeples: 2 white males under 16; 1 white male over 16, and 3 white females.   Burrell Peeple is also on a 1790 Georgia tax list probably indicating the year he moved.

1799 March 2 – Greene County, Georgia (Very faded, many words unreadable, condensed): Rebekah Peeples and Seth Tatum principals, and Henry Brewer as surety …to …William Phillips Register of Probates for Greene County…(make bond) of $6000 with $3000 payment…bound Rebekah Peeples, __ Peeples???, and Seth Tatum administrators and administration of goods, chattels, credits of B (Burnett???) Peeples, deceased.   Said Rebeka Peeples, David Peeples, and Seth Tatum or other persons…do make a just true account of their actions and doings which will be registered in Superior Court or registered in Probate of this county.  Signed: Rebekah Peeples (seal), David Peeples (seal), Seth Tatum (seal).  Henry Brewer (seal).  Witnessed by William Phillips for E. Park, Clerk.  (DB 3/253)

1800 March – (probably old Jackson County) Georgia:  William Few sold to Daniel W. Easley 693 acres of land for $897. ^ 

1803 – 1804 (old) Jackson County, Georgia:  Daniel W. Easiley repaired a building to be a temporary school in 1803 for $187, and then finished a permanent school at the end of 1804 for slightly more than $1000.

Antebellum Athens and Clarke County, Georgia by Ernest C. Hynds, pages 69 & 82.

 

^ Richard Tatum, email courtesy 22 March 2013 – Thank you Dick.  His information is from a letter of John R. Malone of Homer, Louisiana, dated 20 October 1967 and found in Louisiana Tech University special collections. 

 

(d) Osbern/Osburn Tatum (ca1764 to before ~1807), son of Nathaniel + Phoebe Tatum.  Speculation: If Osbern was age 23 when he married Susanna Harwell in 1787, this birth date might be about 1764.      

 

1787 July 13 Brunswick County, Virginia: Marriage/marriage bond of Osburn Tatum to Susanna Harwell (county record).

1799 January 14 – Rockingham County, North Carolina; Osburn Tatum inherited 117 1/3 acres from his father Nathaniel Tatum “I.”   See above description.

1800 Rockingham County, North Carolina – US Census: Osburn Tatum, 1 male 26-45, 2 females 0-10, 1 female 16-26.   He is next to Pheby: “Feby Tatum” with 2 males 10-1, 1 male 16-26; 1 female 0-10; 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45.

1801 April 9 – Rockingham County: Osbern Tatum of Rockingham County deeded William Patrick of same county for 300 dollars 113 acres lying on both sides of Haw River in said county…to John Rhodes line…crossing Haw River.  (Signed) Osbern Tatum and Phebe “x” Tatum.  Witnesses: John Meroney, Jonathan “x” Tatum, Sarah “x” Tatum.   (DB H/78)

1807: Osburn Tatum may be dead before the 1807 will of Phebe Tatum - his mother.  He is not mentioned. 

 

            (ee) Jonathan Tatum

 

1801 April 4 – Rockingham County, NC: Jonathan Tatum deeded to Robert Maxwell, both of Rockingham County, for $180, 117 1/3 acres, in said county, being on both sides of the Haw River.  (Signed): Jonathan Tatum.  Witnesses: Joseph T. Joyer, Jackson Hopkins.     

 

John Tatum is in his mother’s Phebe Tatum 1807 will.  He is difficult to trace because there are several John Tatums.

 

(ff) Nathaniel Tatum “II” (born unknown date to 1808 Georgia), son of Nathaniel “I” + Phoebe Tatum.  His will states Agnes B. was his wife and her surname is suggested to be Dent.  

 

Records aren’t helpful in estimating Nathan’s “II’s” birth date.  Georgia’s Nathaniel Tatum, Jr. appears to be a good fit as a son to Nathaniel + Phebe Tatum.  He is not in his mother’s April 1807 will and he was still alive when he made his own will in September 1808.    But then, James, William, and Peter Tatum were not included.  The 1808 Will of Georgia’s Nathaniel Tatum doesn’t indicate how Peter, William and James are related, nor if the three are closely related.    On the other hand, indirect clues suggest these three are his brothers, but there is no fixed record stating this.      Future evidence could change this current arrangement.

 

            Another problem is that we have additional Nathaniel Tatum, born 1759, Revolutionary War soldier whose pension application stated he lived in Brunswick County, Virginia until 1816 before moving to Davidson County, Tennessee.  He leaves few clues and his parents are a mystery.  See end of chapter for detailing.

 

1789 Greene County, Georgia tax list: 1789 Greene County, Georgia (Alexander District) tax: Seth Tatum and “Nathan Tatum.”

 

            Nathan Tatum could be either Senior or Junior.  Hancock County was created in 1793 from Greene and Washington Counties, Georgia.

 

1794 Hancock County, Georgia (Shorter District): Nathaniel Tatum x 2, Seth Tatum, William Tatum

1795 February 21 – Hancock County: Richard Moon, Senior, deceased, inventory and Appraisement was done by Nathl. Tatum, Thomas Hall, and Seth Tatum.

Some Georgia County Records, Volume 1, by Silas Emmett Lucas, page 110.

1796 Hancock County, Georgia (James Lewis District): Seth Tatom, Nathaniel Tatum, and Nat. Tatum

 

1796 November 3 - Hancock County, Georgia: Nathaniel Tatum, Senr,., farmer of Hancock County, Georgia deeded to Nathaniel Tatum, Junior and William Tatum, farmers of same place for 100 pounds…parcel of land situate in Hancock County and bounded southwestern by Jackson’s land, southeasterly by land surveyed for Col. Williamson, the other sides by vacant land, by warrant from the honorable Edward Telfare, Esq., President of the Executive Council, dated 17 May 1784, surveyed and certified the 15th July 1784 by M. Williamson, Deputy Surveyor for Washington and further confirmed by grant having date of 24 January 1791 and signed “Edward Telfare,”  tested by J. Meriweather, Clerk of the Executive Council, Registered in the Secretary’s Office, Book U, U, u, folio 255, the 26th January 1791 by John Milton, Secretary, containing 287 ½ acres more or less as more fully appears in reference to the aforesaid records. (Signed Nath. Tatum (seal), Witness: John Barksdale, JP, Samuel Barksdale.  25 June 1798.  (DB C/52/53)  

 

1796 November 4 – Hancock County, Georgia: Know all men by this presents that I, Nathaniel Tatom, Senior of Hancock County in consideration of the sum of $1000 in hand paid me…sell to Nathaniel Tatom, Junior and William Tatom, of same county…four negroes named Leo, Ben, Henry, and Jersey.  (Signed) Nathl Tatum (seal).  Witnesses: __ Sherman, Jas. Tatum.  Registered 3 August 1811 (DB I/472)

 

1799 December 13 – Greene County, Georgia: Indenture from James Culbreath of Richmond County, Georgia deeded to Nathaniel Tatum of the aforesaid county, for $1050 a tract of land containing 497 acres lying in the aforesaid county on the waters of Richland Creek originally granted to James Culbreath on 18 September 1784 for 575 acres, boundaries joining lands of James McNeal and Joseph White. Signed: Jas. Culbreath (seal).  Witnesses: Geo Reed, Jun, John “x” Caldwell.  Recorded 27 January 1799, Registered 27 November 1801.  (Greene Co DB 2, Part 1, page 527/531 – page has two numbers)

 

1803 March 3 – Greene County, Georgia:  Indenture from Nathl Tatum of Hancock County deeded to James Tatum of aforesaid County for $1050, a tract of land 497 acres with appurtenances being the county aforesaid on the waters of Richland Creek originally granted to James Colberth on the 575 acres, bounded lands of James McNeil and Joseph White.  Signed: Nathl Tatum (seal).  Witnesses: Jesse “x” Coleman, Isaac McClendon, J.P.  Registered 23 November 1803.  (Greene Co DB 3/691)

 

            Confusion exists on the term “aforesaid county.”  However, Richland Creek is in today’s Greene County and not Richmond nor Hancock Counties.

 

1803 August 24 – Rockingham County, North Carolina:  Nathan Tatum of Rockingham County deeded to Stephen Henry of same county, for $200, 117 1/3 acres, land which crossed Haw River…to Bever (Beaver) pond….   (Signed): Nathan Tatum.  Witnesses: Robert Cumming, Margret “x” Cumming.  (DB  i/18)

 

            This 1803 deed was Nathaniel Tatum “II” land is from his father’s North Carolina estate administration which was divided between three sons.

 

1808 September 19 - Hancock County, Georgia: Will of Nathaniel Tatum, Hancock County Georgia (upper left corner torn causing gaps), abstracted:  Bequeaths to my dear sister Easley one dollar and __ cents, also give unto my nephew Reese Tatum $1.50, also my sister Sarah Dent the sum of $1.50 and unto my affectionate father Nathaniel Tatum and unto the surviving heirs of my sister Polly Manifee, also to William Tatum, James Tatum, and Peter Tatum, and each of them  the sum of $1.75.  I also give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Agnes B. Tatum, the tract of land containing 194 acres whereon I do now live, six negroes named as follows: Love, Jerry, Ginny, Ozra, Hampton, and Mariah, also all the household furniture, three head of horses, stock of cattle and hogs and all plantation tools, also all debts due to me, after the discharge of all my legal debts.  I likewise do make, appoint and constitute my beloved wife Agnes P. Tatum and William Tatum the sole executrix and executor of this my last will and testament.  Dated 19 September 1808: (Signed) Nathl Tatum (seal).  (WB F/1-4)  Thanks go to Ed Tatum for pointing this out, courtesy 9 June 2012.

 

1808 October 26 – Hancock County: Date of Probate not known, but inventory was 26 October 1808 which included 6 horses, 16 cattle, 41 hogs, 1 cotton gin, 24 slaves who are named.  Notes owed to estate included James Tatum (77.00), Nancy Tatum (86.55), William Tatum (96.50), Peter Dent (35).

 

1811 November 8 – Hancock County: Estate Sale included goods to many people including William Tatum, Peter Tatum, Peter Dent.  The slave Molly was sold to James Tatum, and slaves Rachel, Patience, Jack, Daniel, Orzace to Peter Tatum. 

 

1813 January 1st Tuesday – Hancock County: Sale of land belonging to estate of Nathaniel Tatum, deceased sold at Sparta for $256.18.  Signed by William Tatum and Peter Tatum, Administrators.  Peter Tatum purchased this land after it was put up for sale.

 

(gg) Seth Tatum, a “brother to William Tatum,” died before the 1807 will of Pheby Tatum.  He is not mentioned in the 1808 will of Nathaniel Tatum “II.”  Wife’s name is not yet known, nor if he had children.  If his age was 21 in 1789 (his 1st record), his estimated birth date might be ~1768.   

 

The 1796 Rockingham County estate administration of Nathaniel Tatum “I,” didn’t mention him, but grandchildren weren’t included. 

 

The only other known Seth Tatum (24 September 1783 – 1848) in this era is the son of John Tatum (~1740 to 1803).   His write-up is in this chapter.

 

Details for Georgia’s Seth Tatum (born ? and died 1808) 

 

1789 Greene County, Georgia (Alexander District) tax: Seth Tatum with no slaves and Nathan Tatum with 10 slaves, no other details.

1793 Greene County tax (Frances Lawson’s District): Seth Tatum with 287.5 acres adjoining lands of Nathan Clay and on the waters of the Shoulderbone Creek (in today’s Hancock County, west of Sparta.)  Next to him on the 1793 tax record is Peter Dent with no details.

1794 Hancock County, Georgia (Shorter District) tax: Seth Tatum, Nathaniel Tatum x 2, William Tatum

1795 January 15: (County not determined): Will of Richard Moon, Senior: I bequeath to my  beloved wife Susann Moon my plantation I now live on, 125 acres of land in Guilford County, NC to be at her own; Appointed wife Susannah Moon Extr of will.  Dated 15 January 1795.  Signed: Richard Moon:  Witnesses: Thomas Hill, Seth Tatum.

1795 February 21: Inventory and appraisement of Estate of Richard Moon, Senior, deceased, as appraised by us the subscribers this 21 February 1795.  Signed: Nathl. Tatum, Thomas Hills, Seth Tatum.

Some Georgia County Records, Volume 1, by Silas Emmett Lucas 1977, pg 109/110.

1796 Hancock County, Georgia (James Lewis District) tax: Seth Tatom, Nathaniel Tatum x 2

 

1796 June 22 – Hancock County: Nathaniel Tatum, Senior deeded to Seth Tatum, both of Hancock County, Georgia, for $100, a parcel of land estimated 287 ½ acres lying in Hancock County on the waters of Shoulderbone Creek, bounded by the Academy Lands…and vacant lands, …boundaries as appears by a plot thereof annexed to a grant to Edward Weathers, signed by the honorable Samuel Elbert, esquire, Governor of the said State on 13 December 1785.  (Signed: Nathl Tatum, Senr.  Witness: Robt. Simms, JC.  Entered 30 September 1796 (DB A/245-6)

 

1799 March 2 – Greene County, Georgia (Very faded, many words unreadable, condensed): Rebekah Peeples and Seth Tatum principals, and Henry Brewer as surety …to …William Phillips Register of Probates for Greene County…(make bond) of $6000 with $3000 payment…bound Rebekah Peeples, __ Peeples???, and Seth Tatum administrators and administration of goods, chattels, credits of B (Burnett???) Peeples, deceased.   Said Rebeka Peeples, David Peeples, and Seth Tatum or other persons…do make a just true account of their actions and doings which will be registered in Superior Court or registered in Probate of this county.  Signed: Rebekah Peeples (seal), David Peeples (seal), Seth Tatum (seal).  Henry Brewer (seal).  Witnessed by William Phillips for E. Park, Clerk.  (DB 3/253)

 

            Seth Tatum’s relationship as an administrator for B. Peeples is not clear here.  Dick Tatum clarifies this. ^^   Rebecca Peeples is Seth Tatum’s sister.  Rebecca’s 1st husband was 1st to Burrell Peeples and was part of a 1799 estate addinistration when her husband died.  Rebecca Peeples married 2nd on 24 June `802 Athens, Georgia to Daniel W. Easley. ^   She is “Sister Easley” in Georgia’s Nathaniel Tatum “II” 1808 will.  

^ Richard Tatum, email courtesy 19 January 2013 and 21 March 2013  – Thank you Dick.  His information is from Rae Tatum Malone, Louisiana Tech University Special Collections M-058, genealogical listing of families of John Riley Malone and his wife Rae Tatum Malone.

   

1800 Grand Jury of Hancock County, Georgia: (included Seth Tatum)

Georgiagenealogy.org – Hancock County

1804 Hancock County (Scott District) tax: Seth Tatom, William Tatom, Nathaniel Tatom 1804

1808 May 6  – Hancock County: William Tatum and James Tatum are administrators for Seth Tatum, deceased.   Registered in court on this date was an inventory and appraisement of the estate of Seth Tatum - deceased by John Moreland, Wallace Reed, and William Hudson.  Estate included 15 slaves, 5 horses, 32 hogs, and 11 cattle with appraised value of $1581.25.  Notes of debt owed to the estate include Nathaniel Tatum, Junior $29.75 and Peter Dent $30.25. 

Hancock Court of Ordinary, Book 1794-1807, from Hancock County Court Index to Wills and Estates, unpaged.  WB E/173-181.

 

John R. Malone reports John Moreland was the administrator of Seth Tatum estate where he named his minor legatee Rees Tatum.

^ Richard Tatum, email courtesy 21 March 2013 – Thank you Dick.  His information is from Louisiana Tech University Special Collections, genealogical listing of families of John Riley Malone and his wife Rae Tatum Malone and write-up of John R. Malone.

 

1808 June 15 – Hancock County: Estate sale included goods to many people including William Tatum for $94.81, James Tatum for $98.37 ½, Peter Dent for $54.23, Peter Tatum for $170.12 ½. 

1808 December 8 – Hancock County: Second estate sale included James Tatum, Peter Dent, William Tatum.  Negroes hired 24 December 1810 for the year 1811 included Rian to James Tatum, Mary and Hannah + her 2 children, Easter and child Rhody, John to Peter Dent, 2 blankets to William Tatum.

1810: William Tatum of the County of Hancock attended for the purpose of obtaining a grant for lot No. 79 in the 11th District of Wilkinson County drawn by his brother Seth Tatum of Hudson’s district Hancock County, and stated that his said brother had departed this life since the drawing of the last Land Lottery….

Georgia Land Lottery Papers 1805 - 1914 by Robert Scott Davis, Silas Emmett Lucus, Georgia, Surveyor General Dept. 1979, page 292.

1812 March 11 – Hancock County:  The plantation whereon Seth Tatum formerly lived, lived on as the property of Smith Dent until 25th December 1813 returned to me by a Constable.

         Georgiagenealogy.org – Hancock County

 

(hh). William Tatum was born ~1776 and died 12 July 1845 in Chambers County, Alabama at the age of 68 years, and is buried at the Menefee Cemetery, Gold Hill, (now) Lee County, Alabama.^   He married Agnes B. Dent (~1776 to 14 February 1838 in Chambers County at the age of 62, and is buried at same cemetery).    Agnes B. previously married 1st to his brother Nathaniel Tatum “II.”   

^ Findagrave.com, Menefee Cemetery, Gold Hill, Lee County; information confirmed by Thomas Brammer, email courtesy 9 October 2012.  His source was Mary Lauderdale who owns and lives on the property next to the Menefee Cemetery.  Mary’s great aunt married a Menefee.  

 

Ed Tatum writes: “As I recall, Agnes B. Dent married her presumed brother-in-law William Tatum after Nathaniel (“II”) died ca1808.  They were the parents of Albert Tatum who founded Tatum, Texas.  I don’t have the details…but I am sure there is a book somewhere on the history of the Texas Tatums.”

Ed Tatum, email courtesy 1 October 2012.

 

Findagrave.com notes the following are buried at the Menefee Cemetery, Gold Hills, Lee County (previously Chambers County in part), Alabama.   Information was reported to findagrave.com and more exact information to this writer by Thomas Brammer.^  The following Tatum grave stones are found at Menefee Cemetery:

^ Thomas Brammer, email courtesy 10/10/2012. 

 

William Tatum grave stone – d(ied) 7-12-1845, 69 years old.  This calculates to birth ~1776.

Agnes B. Tatum grave stone – b. 2-14-1838, 62 years old:  This calculates to birth year of ~1776.  Spouse reported on findagrave was William Tatum (1776 – 1845 and daughter was Phala B. Tatum Kirk (1812 – 1886).

Phala B. Kirk grave stone – d. 8-28-1886, Wife of William Kirk, Age 74 years.  This calculates to birth ~1812.   Findagrave reports parents were William Tatum (~1776 – 1845) and Agnes B. Dent Tatum (~1776 – 1838.  Phala’s spouses was reported to be 1st Tatum Meneffe (1801 – 1844) and 2nd William Kirk (1798 – 1886).   Phala and Tatum Menefee had three children.

Tatum Menefee: Menefee is last name and grave stone states: b. 1-11-1801, d. 8-9-1844.

Tatum, Judson C. grave stone – b 8-6-1815, d. 6-7-1856, age 40 years old, 10 months and 1 day.

           

William is not named in Nathaniel Tatum “I,” deceased 1799 estate administration in Rockingham County, North Carolina.   Also, he is not named in the 1807 Rockingham will of Phebe Tatum.  He is named in the 1808 will of Nathaniel Tatum “II,” but his relationship is not given.   

 

Do not confuse with William Tatum (~1780 to 1819), son of Edward Tatum (1747/50 to 1835) + Martha Daniel.   This William Tatum married 13 August 1811 in Franklin County, Georgia to Parthenia Thurman (county record).  See his write-up in the Peter Tatum (~1675) chapter for further details.

 

1794 Hancock County, Georgia (Shorter District) tax: Seth Tatum, Nathaniel Tatum x 2, William Tatum

1796 November 3 - Hancock County, Georgia: Nathaniel Tatum, Senr., of Hancock County, Georgia deeded to Nathaniel Tatum, Junior and William Tatum, farmers of same place for 100 pounds apiece for all tracts of land lying in Hancock County, Georgia and bounded by Jackson’s land and by land surveyed for Col. Williamson and on the other side vacant and surveyed 15 July 1784 by Mr. Williams, D.S. by grant dated 24 January 1791.  Witnesses: John Barksdale, J.P. and Samuel Barksdale. Registered 25 June 1798.     (DB C/52-53)

1796 November 4 – Hancock County, Georgia: Know all men by this presents that I, Nathaniel Tatom, Senior of Hancock County in consideration of the sum of $1000 in hand paid me…sell to Nathaniel Tatom, Junior and William Tatom, of same county…four negroes named Leo, Ben, Henry, and Jersey.  (Signed) Nathl Tatum (seal).  Witnesses: __ Sherman, Jas. Tatum.  Registered 3 August 1811 (DB I/472)

1804 Hancock County, Georgia (Scott District): William Tatom

1810: William Tatum of the County of Hancock attended for the purpose of obtaining a grant for lot No. 79 in the 11th District of Wilkinson County drawn by his brother Seth Tatum of Hudson’s district Hancock County, and stated that his said brother had departed this life since the drawing of the last Land Lottery….

Georgia Land Lottery Papers 1805-1914 by Robert Scott Davis, Silas Emmett Lucus, Georgia, Surveyor General Dept. 1979, page 292.

1813 January 1st Tuesday – Hancock County: Sale of land belonging to estate of Nathaniel Tatum, deceased sold at Sparta for $256.18.  Signed by William Tatum and Peter Tatum, Administrators.  Peter Tatum purchased this land after it was put up for sale.

1812: Slave owners in Hancock County, Georgia: (includes) William Tatum – 7

1815 September 29 – Hancock County, Georgia: Peter Tatum deeded to Thomas Townsend, both of Hancock County, for $700, 287 ½ acres in Hancock County wherein Peter Tatum now lives, bounded by lands of John Alford, Minse Sledge, Elijah Palmore, John Thomas.  Being the land that was sold and conveyed a certain Thomas Harriss of Warren County, Georgia (who was) Administrator of Abr__ MGregor to Nathl Tatum, deceased Father of the said Peter Tatum, by a deed baring the date of 28 February 1802, recorded in the county of Hancock.   …land according to law was sold by Peter Tatum and William Tatum, Administrators of the deceased father, the said Nathl Tatum. And which the said Peter Tatum at a Publick Sale became the purchaser.  Land is (defined) by Harriss and Nathl Tatum lines.  Signed – Peter Tatum (seal).  Witnesses – Elisha Cain, F. Lewis, J.P.   Registered 5 July 1816.  (DB L/252)

           

1817 October 27 - Hancock County: Indenture 1817 (not more specific), William Tatum of Hancock County and James Tatum of Greene County, Georgia, both (being) the said State Administrators of the estate of Seth Tatum, deceased – of one part, and other part sold to Micajah Thomas of same county, in conformity with an order of the Inferior Court of Hancock County __ on the 5th December 1814, and sold agreeable to the law…for $4001….certain tract or parcel of land situate in Hancock County and being on Shoulderbone Creek containing 287.5 acres…viz located…North - Moons and Maddox’s land, west - Moon’s Land, south – Academy land (now Hugh Taylors)m east – Grammer’s land, granted to Edward Weathers.  (Dated) this 27 October 18_7.  (Signed – William Tatum (seal) and Jas Tatum (seal).  Witnesses: George Hays, Robert H. Mapp, J.P.  Registered 15 December 1817

1820 March 7 – Hancock County: Nathaniel Dent deeded to William Tatum, both of same county, for $949.72…250 acres in Hancock County…land bounded by Jackson’s Land.  Signed – Nathaniel Dent.  Witnesses: Isaac J. map, John (x) Dickson, Robert H. Mapp, J.P.   Registered 5 December 1821. (DB M/403)    

1820  Hancock County, Georgia US Census: William Tatom with 1 male and 1 female 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male and female over 45, 12 slaves.

1824 January 14 – Hancock County: William Tatum of Hancock County deeded to Richard Baugh of same county for $350, land in Hancock County of the waters of Shoulderbone Creek, containing 255.5 acres and bounded with Jackson’s line.  Signed – Peter Tatum (seal).  Witnesses – Elisha Cain and F. Lewis, J.P.  Registered 5 July 1816. (DB N/145)

1828 November 17 – Hancock County:  Written in Henry County, Georgia.  William Tatum (county living not named) deeded to James Jackson for $950 land with appertances lying in Hancock County on the waters of Shoulderbone Creek and adjoining lands of Joshua Coldwell, James Fanning, Henry Jackson, James Moss? containing 393 acres…(formerly) granted to Henry Houston.  Signed – William Tatum (seal).  Witnesses: William Russel, Abner Smith.    Before me Elijah D. Vaughan, a Justice of the People, came William Russell and Abner Smith who...swore they saw William Tatum sign and deliver the within deed for purposes therein mentioned.  Signed: Wm. Russel, Abner Smith.   Registered 8 January 1830.

1840 Chambers County, Alabama US Census: William Tatham with one male 20-30 and himself 60-70.   Next door is Menafee Tatum and family.   

 

Children of William Tatum and Agnes B. Dent are poorly understood.  Their 1820 U.S. Census may also include their first child, a son, name unknown, born 1805 – 1810, unless he was adopted from a deceased brother.   However, the following claim to be their children:

 

(1^). Albert Tatum (12 August 1810 Hancock County, Georgia to 2 November 1870 and buried at Tatum Cemetery, Rusk County, Texas.)  Albert married 1st about 1837 possibly in Chambers County, Alabama to Rebecca Ann Menefee (died 31 December 1840).  He married 2nd on 22 September 1841 Tallapoosa County, Alabama to Mary C. Rippetoe (30 January 1825 to 7 June 1892 and buried same Tatum Cemetery).  Albert Tatum settled in Rusk County, Texas in the 1840’s, possibly near 1848 or 1849.  His 1850 US Census of Rusk County indicates son James Tatum was born 1848/49 in Alabama.  He founded the town of Tatum, Rusk County, Texas which lay upon Trammel’s Trace, an old trade route.  At one time, he owned over 4000 acres of land around the area.

 

  (2^). Phala B. Tatum (1812 to 28 August 1886 and buried Menefee Cemetery, Gold Hill, Lee County, Alabama) married 1st on 30 December 1827 Henry County, Alabama to Tatum Menefee (1 January 1801 to 10 August 1844, buried at Tatum Cemetery, Gold Hill, Lee County, Alabama).  She married 2nd on 4 October 1865 in Chambers County, Alabama to William Kirk.  Some Menefee descendants moved on to Rusk County, Texas.

 

            (ii) James Tatum (ca1780 to <1830 Georgia) married Sarah Womack (~1782? to >1850).   If James Tatum was age 16 with his first record, he might be born ~1780 or earlier.   Y-dna results exist for a descendant and can be found under Tatum T-5 at familytreedna.com.   These results show James Tatum is related to Nathaniel Tatum “I” (1599 - ~1675), with one mutation that appears common to descendants of brothers - Edward Tatum (~1675 – 1739) and Peter Tatum “I” (~1675 to 1771), etc.  Thanks go to Patrick Tatum for his help on James Tatum, courtesy emails 6/5/2012 through 6/10/2012.

 

1796 November 4 – Hancock County, Georgia: Know all men by this presents that I, Nathaniel Tatom, Senior of Hancock County in consideration of the sum of $1000 in hand paid me…sell to Nathaniel Tatom, Junior and William Tatom, of same county…four negroes named Leo, Ben, Henry, and Jersey.  (Signed) Nathl Tatum (seal).  Witnesses: __ Sherman, Jas. Tatum.  Registered 3 August 1811 (DB I/472)

 

1803 March 3 – Greene County, Georgia:  Indenture from Nathl Tatum of Hancock County deeded to James Tatum of aforesaid County for $1050, a tract of land 497 acres with appurtenances being the county aforesaid on the waters of Richland Creek originally granted to James Colberth on the 575 acres, bounded lands of James McNeil and Joseph White.  Signed: Nathl Tatum (seal).  Witnesses: Jesse “x” Coleman, Isaac McClendon, J.P.  Registered 23 November 1803.  (Greene Co DB 3/691)

 

1805 Greene County, Georgia (Rea District) tax: James Tatum

 

1808 May 6  – Hancock County: William Tatum and James Tatum are administrators for Seth Tatum, deceased.   Registered in court on this date was an inventory and appraisement of the estate of Seth Tatum - deceased by John Moreland, Wallace Reed, and William Hudson.  Estate included 15 slaves, 5 horses, 32 hogs, and 11 cattle with appraised value of $1581.25.  Notes of debt owed to the estate include Nathaniel Tatum, Junior $29.75 and Peter Dent $30.25. 

Hancock Court of Ordinary, Book 1794-1807, from Hancock County Court Index to Wills and Estates, unpaged.  WB E/173-181.

 

1808 June 15 – Hancock County: Estate sale for Seth Tatum, deceased, sold goods to many people including William Tatum for $94.81, James Tatum for $98.37 ½, Peter Dent for $54.23, Peter Tatum for $170.12 ½. 

 

1808 October 26 – Hancock County:  Nathaniel Tatum, deceased, inventory included 6 horses, 16 cattle, 41 hogs, 1 cotton gin, 24 slaves who are named.  Notes owed to estate included James Tatum (77.00), Nancy Tatum (86.55), William Tatum (96.50), Peter Dent (35).

 

1808 December 8 – Hancock County: Second estate sale for Seth Tatum - Negroes hired 24 December 1810 for the year 1811 included Rian to James Tatum, Mary and Hannah + her 2 children, Easter and child Rhody, John to Peter Dent, 2 blankets to William Tatum.

 

1809 Hancock County, Georgia: James Tatum is appointed guardian of Martha Watkins and William Womack (sister of Sarah Womack), orphan of Abraham Womack.  Sarah Womack married James Tatum, date unknown.

Email courtesy of Patrick Tatum, 7 June 2012

 

1811 November 8 – Hancock County: Estate Sale for Nathaniel Tatum, deceased, included goods to many people including William Tatum, Peter Tatum, Peter Dent.  The slave Molly was sold to James Tatum, and slaves Rachel, Patience, Jack, Daniel, Orzace to Peter Tatum. 

 

1817 October 27 - Hancock County: Indenture 1817 (not more specific), William Tatum of Hancock County and James Tatum of Greene County, Georgia, both (being) the said State Administrators of the estate of Seth Tatum, deceased – of one part, and other part sold to Micajah Thomas of same county, in conformity with an order of the Inferior Court of Hancock County __ on the 5th December 1814, and sold agreeable to the law…for $4001….certain tract or parcel of land situate in Hancock County and being on Shoulderbone Creek containing 287.5 acres…viz located…North - Moons and Maddox’s land, west - Moon’s Land, south – Academy land (now Hugh Taylors), east – Grammer’s land.  Granted to Edward Weathers.  This 27 October 18_7.  (Signed – William Tatum (seal) and Jas Tatum (seal).  Witnesses: George Hays, Robert H. Mapp, J.P.  Registered 15 December 1817

1820 Putnam County, Georgia (Capt. Wood Moreland’s District) – US Census: James Tatum: 3 males and 3 females 0-10; 1 male and 2 females 10-16, 1 female 16-26, 1 male and 1 female 26-45, 26 slaves.

1830 Muscogee County, Georgia, Columbus – US Census: Sarah Tatum with 7 males including one 50-60, 1 female 0-5, and 1 female 40-50, 13 slaves

1832 Georgia Cherokee Land Lottery of 1832:  Sarah Tatum, 109, 9th District, 1st Section, Cherokee, Brooks’s, Muscogee County, widow.   Also notable: Menefee Tatum 212, 9th District, 2nd section Cherokee, Robinson’s Fayette County.

1835 Newton County, Georgia: David Dickson, son of Martha Watkins Womack and Michael “Dickson was made guardian in Newton County, Georgia of Anselem Tatum.  David Dickson was Sarah A. Womack Tatum’s half-brother.

Posted by Beth Walton on GenForum, 23 January 2012.

1836 Muscogee County, Georgia: (1) “Whereas Andrew B. Griffin, Administrator on the estate of James Tatum, late of said county, deceased applies for letters of dismission from said estate.  This is therefore to cite…creditors of said deceased to appear at my office with the time prescribed by law to fill …objections…this 4th March 1836.  John Townsend C.C.O.   From Columbus Enquirer Newspaper.

 

(2) Whereas Andrew B. Griffin, Guardian for Seth, Hamlin, Anselem, William L.,  Sophronia, and Meneffe, orphans of James Tatum, late of said county, deceased applies to me for letter of dismission from said several Guardianships.  This is therefore cite…singular the kindred and creditors of said orphans to appear at my office, with time prescribed by law, to file their objections…this 4th March 1836.  John Townsend, C.C.O.    From Columbus Enquirer

 

In 1892, Andrew Boneparte Griffin said in his Indian War pension application that he was married to Mary M. Tatum 4 March 1830 and she died 5 June 1831, probably in child birth.  They had a son, Columbus Tatum Griffin who died in 1832.

Posted by Beth Walton on GenForum, 23 January 2012.

 

1840 Muscogee County, Georgia, District 675: Sarah Tatum with 6 males and (herself) age 50-60, 13 slaves.

1848 – Supreme Court of Alabama: Tatum versus Hunter and Thomas.

“When the object and intent of a deed is to hinder and delay creditors and both grantor and grantee participate in it, the deed is void between a creditor and the fraudulent grantee….    Trial of right and property to a slave, levied on by the defendants in error, as property Sarah Tatum claimed by the plaintiff in error.”

 

“Claimant derived title under a deed of trust executed by Sarah Tatum, which purported to be made to secure the payment of a debt due the claimant, as guardian of Meridith Tatum, and other debts due to him individually.   …note recited in the deed as due to Seth Tatum individually…that Seth Tatum participated this mediated fraud, it rendered the entire deed void.   …debt due the ward of Seth Tatum was due and owing from the grantor….”

 

“Sarah Tatum made a deed of trust to Seth Tatum on property to secure a debt due to S. T., as guardian of…Menifee Tatum, a minor.    Here the deed is made to Seth Tatum, the fraudulent grantee and recites that ‘for and in consideration of being indebted to Seth Tatum, of said county and state, in the sum of $2500 to secure the payment, whereof the said Tatum holds her two promissory notes,” &c, one ‘payable to said Seth Tatum, guardian for Menifee Tatum,’ and the other ‘payable to Seth Tatum of bearer,’ & c….”

Reports of Cases Argued and Determined by the Supreme Court of Alabama, Volume 14, pages 557-558 during parts of January and June Terms 1848; J.J. Ormond, Reporter, 1849.  Google Books.  Comment: This writer believes “Meridith Tatum” was miswritten and should be “Menifee Tatum.”

 

(probably) 1850 Macon County, Alabama, District 21: Sarah Tatum 68 (Looks like “8”but could be “0”) head of household with Sarah Tatum 17, with Charles Wright family of 13 members, and no slaves.

 

Children of James Tatum + Sarah Womack

(Tatum names only but not dates from 1836 Columbus Enquirer Newspaper)

 

(1^) Seth Tatum, MD (~1814 Georgia to 2 February 1872 Claiborne Parish, Louisiana and buried Lisbon United Methodist Cemetery, Claiborne Parish) married on 14 August 1850 (county record) at the Lisbon United Methodist Church in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana to Margaret Amanda Sherard (or Sherrard) ^^ (~1830 to 6 September 1893 ^^^).  Confusion exists with this Seth Tatum and his son Sidney Seth Tatum (b 1862).  Do note the estate administration petition which is kindly shared by Richard Tatum. ^^ 

 

1850 July 21 – Claiborne Parish, Louisiana: “Originally named Providence church, the Lisbon Methodist Church had its beginnings in 1850…..  On 21 July 1850, Dr. Seth Tatum and Amanda Sherard were the first couple to be married in the church.”

Claiborne Parish by Herbert S. Ford Memorial Museum, page 77.

1850 US Census of Claiborne Parish, Louisiana: In household of Alex McDaniel, age 58 planter and Anna McDaniel age 53 is Seth Tatum 30? and “Amana” Tatum 18.

1851 September 30 – A post office was established at Lisbon on this date with Seth Tatum appointed its first post master.

1860 March 29 – New Orleans, Louisiana: At the annual commencement of New Orleans School of Medicine, the following received the degree of M.D.: (included) Seth Tatum.    

New Orleans Medical News and Hospital Gazette, Volume 7, page 133-134.   

1860 US Census of Claiborne Parish: Seth Tatum 43; M.A. Tatum 2?  A. D. Tatum 6; Menifee W. Tatum 3; (S.F - ? can’t read) Tatum ?/12.  They are next door to C. H. Tait.

1870 US Census of Claiborne Parish: S. Tatum 5? Farmer and physician - Georgia; “Margarett A. Tatum” 39, S. Carolina; Alice D. Tatum 15 La; Menifee W. 13 La; Sidney _ S. Tatum 7 La; Ada E. Tatum 3 La.

1872 – Clairborne Parish, Lisbon United Methodist Cemetery: Tombstone states “Seth Tatum MD, 58 years.” ^^

1872 February 17 – Claiborne Parish:  (abstracted) Petition of Margaret Amanda Sherrard, resident of Claiborne Parish, widow of Seth Tatum who departed this life 8 February 1872, leaving a considerable amount of property (560 acres) and children of minor age – Alice D. Tatum, Menifee W. Tatum, Sidney S. Tatum, and Ada E. Tatum, petitions to become executrix, and James W. Sherrard to be under tutor…. ^^

1880 US Census of Claiborne Parish: Margret Tatom 40, farmer, Sidney Tatom 17 son, Ada Tatom daughter 13.  

        

^^ Thanks go to Richard Tatum for his information, emails courtesy 15 January and 19 February 2013.  His sources include (1) “History of the Lisbon United Methodist Church 1849 – 1987)” and (2) Seth Tatum file found at the La Tech. Archives which give children’s full names and dates, except for Menafee W. Tatum’s wife and date of death which comes from ancestry.com. 

^^^ (3) From Richard Tatum: A letter written in 1964 to Rae Tatum Malone by Eula Outz, daughter of Alice Tatum Henry and granddaughter of Seth and Margaret Amanda Tatum. 

 

Children of Seth Tatum (~1814 to 1872) + Margaret Amanda Sherard/Sherrard

 all born Lisbon, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana

 

(i^). Sarah Bernice Tatum (twin - 13 July 1852 to 14 July 1853 Lisbon, La.)

(ii^). Alice Dorinda Tatum (twin - 13 July 1852 to 17 February 1933 Dubach, La.) married on 24 October to Thomas N. Henry (? To 14 June 1896) ^^^

(iii^). Menafee Womack Tatum (26 January 1854 to 1923 El Cajon, San Diego County, California) married in 1891 to Beulah Leatherman (1874 to 1951)  and can be found in the 1900-1920 US Census of El Paso, Texas.  His middle name derives from his grandmother’s maiden name – Sarah Womack. 

(iv^). Sophronia Jane Tatum (2 January 1860 to 22 September 1864 Lisbon, La)

(v^). Sidney Seth Tatum was born 12 December 1862 and died 2 April 1918, buried Sharon Cemetery, Claiborne Parish).  He married on 23 November 1890 in Claiborne Parish to Berta Barrow (county record).  Berta Barrow Tatum was born 12 August 1867 and died 9 June 1930, buried same cemetery.  Bertha Tatum was a school teacher at Kimbell School in Sharon, Louisiana, which is west of Lisbon.  Louisiana Tech University has in its special collections the Sidney Seth Tatum Family Papers who is described as a large landholder and farmer in Claiborne and Lincoln Parishes.   

(vi^). Ada Ernest Tatum (14 February 1867 Lisbon) married 27 August 1892 Claiborne Parish to L. E. Tait (county record).

 

(2^) Hamlin Tatum (16 September 1816 Ga to 09 April 1878 Crenshaw or Pike County, Alabama.

(3^) Anselem Tatum (died after 1836).  Possibly is A.T. Tatum, age 20-30 in 1840 Macon County, Alabama, as suggested by Beth Walton

(4^) William L. Tatum (~1826 Ga to >1850) married 18 February 1845 Macon County, Alabama to Frances Elizabeth Huddleston )~1826 to after 1850).

(5^) Sophronia Tatum (~1828 Ga. to 1880+ Alabama) married on 18 Feburary 1845 MaconCounty, Alabama to James H. Harris (~1822 Ga to >1850+).

(6^) Menefee Tatum (~1828 Ga. To after 1880, Alabama) married 1st on 22 April 1856 Macon County, Alabama to Mary Phillips and 2nd 1859 Floyd County, Georgia to Elizbeth W. Walker (1838 to >1880+).

 

(jj). Peter Tatum (ca1775/80 to possibly >1830++ Georgia).  Peter Tatum has a 14 February 1810 marriage bond (county record) to Nancy E. Sledge (4 January 1795 to 28 April 1863 and buried East Vernon Baptist Church, La Grange, Troup County, Georgia).

 

In early Greene County, Georgia, there were two different Peter Tatums.  The other Peter Tatum (“III”) + wife Sandel (Sandal) and Howell Tatum of “Wilkes County, Georgia” were named in a 1793 Greene County grantor deed (DB 2/Part 1/107).    Howell and Peter Tatum “III” are descendants of Nathaniel Tatum (1670) and more can be found in the Nat. Tatum (1670) chapter.  In 1805, Greene County taxed two different Peter Tatums.

 

This 1793 deed was on Richland Creek, the very same creek that our subjects Nathaniel Tatum “II” (wife Agnes) and James Tatum had land!  This offers interesting speculation.

 

 If Peter Tatum age was 21 in 1801 (his 1st record), his estimated birth date might be ~1780.  The following Peter Tatum migrates close to the others but never is in the same exact county districts as the others. 

 

            Peter Tatum in “Memoirs of Georgia” appears to be our subject, but could use further evidence.   “Memoirs of Georgia” gives a history of Seth Tatum, born 1822, son of Peter Tatum who married Nancy E. Sledge in Hancock County.  They reported Peter was born in North Carolina, came to Georgia when he was a young man, and served in War of 1812, and settled in Putnam County, Georgia.   Children were Mims S. Tatum, Holmes Tatum, Seth Tatum (born in Putnam County), A. J. Tatum, Matilda Tatum, Riscill Tatum, and Elizabeth Tatum.   Seth Tatum served in the Civil War and write-up suggests he never settled in Louisiana.

Memoirs of Georgia, Southern Historical Association, Volume 2, page 930; as found on Google Books

 

1801 Greene County, Georgia: There is both a P. Tatum (Wagnon District) and Peter Tatom (Tuggle District)

1805 Greene County, Georgia: Peter Tatum (Cunningham District) and Peter Tatum (Cabanis District)

1809 June 6 - Hancock County, Georgia: Indenture from Jesse Gregg, Esquire, Sheriff of Hancock County to Peter Tatum of same county, $400 for 280.5 acres, land being in Hancock County on the waters of Shoulderbone adjacent land of Isaac Jackson.  (Signed) Jesse Gregg, Sheriff.  Witnesses: H. Greene, Jno Budley, William Barnard, J.P.   Registered 4 October 1809 (DB I/125)

1810 Hancock County, Georgia:  Marriage/marriage bond of Peter Tatum 14 February 1810 in Hancock County, Georgia to Nancy Sledge (county record).    

1812 Hancock County, Georgia tax: Peter Tatum, 9 slaves, no land description.

1813 January 1st Tuesday – Hancock County: Sale of land belonging to estate of Nathaniel Tatum, deceased sold at Sparta for $256.18.  Signed by William Tatum and Peter Tatum, Administrators.  Peter Tatum purchased this land after it was put up for sale.

1815 September 29 – Hancock County, Georgia: Peter Tatum deeded to Thomas Townsend, both of Hancock County, for $700, 287 ½ acres which Peter Tatum now lives, bounded by lands of John Alford, Minse Sledge, Elijah Palmore, John Thomas.  Being the land that was sold and conveyed a certain Thomas Harriss of Warren County, Georgia  (who was) Administrator of Abr__ MGregor to Nathl Tatum, deceased Father of the said Peter Tatum, by a deed bearing the date of 23 February 1802, and recorded in the county of Hancock.   …land according to law was sold by Peter Tatum and William Tatum, Administrators of the deceased father, the said Nathl Tatum.  And which the said Peter Tatum at a Publick Sale became the purchaser.  Land is (defined) by Harriss and Nathl Tatum lines.  Signed – Peter Tatum (seal).  Witnesses – Elisha Cain, F. Lewis, J.P. Registered 5 July 1816.   (DB L/252)

 

            This deed is very confusing as it does not clearly separate Nathan “I” from Nathan “II.”   Peter’s father is Nathan ‘I.” 

 

1820 Putnam County, Georgia - Capt. Peter F. Mahones District, US Census: Peter Tatum with 3 males and 2 females 0-10, 1 female 16-26, 1 male 26-45

1830 Putnam County, Georgia – Capt. John Kendricks District, US Census: Peter Tatum 1 male and 1 female 0-5; 1 male 5- 10; 2 males and 1 female 10-15, 1 female 30-40, 1 male 40-50

 

Children of Peter Tatum (ca`775/80 to 1830+) + Nancy E. Sledge

 

(1^). Mims S. Tatum (male): First name of Mims and the name of Riscilla (spelling?) are from the Sledge maternal grandparents.  This family has unconfirmed ancestry.com information beginning with his birth of 15 September 1814 and death in 8 May 1885 and that he married Jane M. Leverette (~1822/23).   They lived in E. Vernon, Troup County, Georgia.  An incomplete list of their children is from census records (i^) Riscella? Tatum (1841/42), (ii^) William H. Tatum (1843/44), (iii^) Elizabeth” Tatum (~1845/47), (iv^) Gideon Tatum (1847/48), (v^) Betsey Tatum (1857/58), (vi^) Jackson Tatum (1861/62).     Mims S. Tatum served in the Civil War.

 

(2^). Holmes Tatum (24 April 1820 to 27 August 1862 Troup County, Georgia and buried in unmarked grave at East Vernon Baptist Church, La Grange, Troup County, Georgia) married on 23 October 1845 to Mary Kate Boyd (1827 to 1908).  Findagrave.com states Holmes died of typhoid after visiting his brother who was in a military hospital and had typhoid fever.  Holmes and Mary Kate Boyd Tatum had the following children: (i^) Henry Sledge Tatum who died in infancy, (ii^ Susan Catherine Tatum, (iii^) William Seth Tatum, (iv^) Nancy Emma Tatum, (v^) Peter Egbert Tatum (25 March 1855 to 10 January 1929 at E. Vernon Baptist Cemetery), (vi^) Eulalie Belle Tatum (1858 to 1922), (vii^) Americus Tatum who died in infancy, and Dora Tatum.

 

(3^). Seth Tatum (9 June 1822 Putnam County, Georgia to 24 September 1904 and buried East Vernon Baptist Church. La Grange, Troup County, Georgia) married November 1865 in Troup County to Sarah E. Stipson (4 February 1837 to 3 December 1903 and buried in same cemetery). 

 

            In 1841, Seth went to both Mercer University and later to Harvard College Law School where he graduated in 1845.  In La Grange, he formed a partnership with N.G. Swanson.  Joining the Civil War In 1862, he became an ordinance sergeant in Company E of Capt. C. Cutright - 41st Georgia Regiment under General Bragg and later served under General Hood in Tennessee.    He fought in Perryville, Baker’s Creek, Vicksburg, Missionary Ridge, Atlanta, Bentonville, and Smithville, North Carolina.  Later in 1891, Seth Tatum was a senator in the Georgia State Legislature. 

 

Children of Seth Tatum + Sarah E. Stipson are: (i^). Frank Stinson Tatum (10 September 1866 to 25 March 1920, E. Vernon Baptist Cemetery, (ii^). Seth S. Tatum, a civil engineer, (iii^). James M. Tatum (10 August 1872 to 20 December 1926, E. Vernon Baptist Cemetery), (iv^), George H. Tatum, (v^) Mary K. Tatum (1868/69), (vi^) Mattie E. Tatum.

Some info from “Memoirs of Georgia,” Volume 2, by Southern Historical Association, 1895, page 930.  Cemeteries and dating from findagrave.com 

 

(4^). Andrew J. Tatum (1826/27), also known as A. J. Tatum.

(5^). Matilda Tatum

(6^). Riscilla Tatum

(7^). Elizabeth Tatum (1829/30). 

 

Memoirs of Georgia, Southern Historical Association, Volume 2, page 930; as found on Google Books