Edward Tatum “I” (~1730 to 1810/11)

Born: Date not known, estimated ~1730 Surry County, Virginia

Married: Estimated about 1754 to Martha __, mentioned only in 1811 Pendleton District, South Carolina Probate.

Locations: Edgecombe County, North Carolina; Halifax Co, NC; Chatham County, N.C; Pendleton District, South Carolina.

Occupation: Farming, planter

Will probate 4 January 1811.

Parents: Nathaniel Tatum “I” (~1705 to 1751- will) + Elizabeth whose maiden name is likely “Hawthorn.”   

Brothers and Sisters: (I). Nathaniel Tatum “II,” (II). Peter Tatum (ca1735 to 1782) + Winnifred __ of Edgecombe NC/Halifax NC/Chatham, (III). Jesse Tatum – possibly died by 1764, (IV). Rebecca Tatum married possibly to James Bynum of Halifax and Chatham Co, NC.

Family records: a few exist and are noted in history.  If anyone has family records for these Tatums, please share them with planetmurphy.org

Land: Halifax County, North Carolina – 400 acres; Chatham County, NC – 300 acres; Pendleton County, South Carolina land: 130 acres

For earlier connecting history, go to the chapter on Edward Tatum (1675-1739).

James R. Murphy, planetmurphy.org, 16 December 2016

 

This Chapter Includes the Following Tatums

 

Edward Tatum “I” (~1730 to 1810/11 Pendleton District, SC + will ) + wife Martha (only in will): Edgecombe NC/Halifax NC/Chatham NC/Pendleton District, SC; Many children and grandchildren are found in Pendleton District, South Carolina from 1798; then migrate elsewhere.  Children are (I) to (VIII) and grandchildren (1), (2), etc:

 

(I). John Tatum (~1755 to 1824) + (?) Parthena __. 

(1). Nathaniel Tatum (~1780 to ~1862 Whitfield County, Georgia) + unnamed wife

(2). Hugh Tatum (1782 to 1862 Dawson County, Georgia) + Mary “Polly” Roe

(3). William Tatum )~1783 to 1850 Benton/Calhoun Co, Georgia) + Rebecca Miller

(4). Parthena Tatum (~1786 to ?)

(5). Sarah “Sally” Tatum (~1794 to 1874 Tarrant Co., Texas) + Carter Cannon

(6). Jesse Tatum (1798 to 1873/76 Independence Co., Mo.) + Mary Carleton + Nancy __ + Rebecca Collins.

(7). Mary “Polly Tatum (~1799 to 1884 Pickens Co., South Carolina) + Sheriff Haynes

(8). John W. Tatum (1805 to 1870 Calhoun Co., Ga) + Eliza Boozer

(9). Nancy R. Tatum (1806 to >1880+ Whitfield County, Georgia) + Solomon Roe

(II). Edward Tatum “II” (ca 1761/64 to >1840+ Hickman Co, Tn.)

(1). Jonathan Tatum (1788/90 to >1860+ Itawamba Co., Mississippi) + Mary, possibly Barclay.

(2). Edward Tatum “III” (1794/95 to >1854/59+ Hickman Co, Tn?), + Elizabeth __.

(3). Daniel Tatum (1801/07 to ?), last known record in 1832 Hickman Co., Tn.

(4-6). Three possible missing sons, names unknown

(III). Jesse Tatum (~1766/70 to 1833 Rutherford Co, Tn.) + Amy or Amora Byrd; Chatham Co., NC; Pendleton District, SC; Rutherford Co, Tennessee.  Children (1) to (9):

(1). Jesse M. Tatum (1794/95 to >1870+ Hickman Co., Tn.) + 3 wives-? + Martha M. J. Austin + Sarah B. __.

(2). Luke Tatum (1797 to 1850 Christian County, Missouri) + Elizabeth Walker

(3). John B. Tatum (1800 to >1870+) Travis Co., Texas) + Sarah B. Morris

(4). William M. Tatum (1802/03 to 1850 Bedford County, Tennessee) + Mary Statham

(5). Marcus Tatum or Mark Tatum (1801/05 to 1832) + Mary L. Tatum

(6). Sarah B. Tatum (1806/07 to ?) + William P. Statham

(7). Francis or Fanny Tatum

(8). Joseph Tatum (1816/17 to >1880+) + Jennet _ + Susan J. __

(9). Absalom Tatum (~1818 to 1850?) + Mary E. Jarratt

(IV). Elizabeth Tatum, married __ Hendrick

(V). Martha Tatum (~1768 to 1829+), single

(VI). Luke Tatum (ca1770 to 1820+) + Celia Murphree

(VII). Julia Tatum (1777/78 to 1850+) + Lewis Brown

(VIII). Unknown name (male) Tatum with 4 Tatum daughters and 1 son placed here.

 

On 11 February 2011, Ronnie Tatum wrote to Ed Tatum and to this writer (JM):  “I have just received the markers for a new member of the Tatum DNA project T27.  If you look at the pedigree on the project you will see that his ancestor was born 1782 in Pickens County, South Carolina and died 1862 Dawson County, Georgia.  Haven’t posted these markers yet, but the last of the 67 are the same as T16 and T17 markers for Jesse Tatum (died 1790), son of Edward Tatum who died 1744 (in Brunswick County, Virginia)….   I do not have any information… to connect this line (to) Edward Tatum’s sons (of Brunswick County).  Do you have any information on him (Hugh Tatum)?”   The email began exploration of this Tatum line and follows what has been found to date (23 March 2011).    The response was this Pickens County SC descendant most likely belonged to Edward Tatum (~1670/80 to 1739) and not to Peter Tatum (~1675 to 1771). 

 

Descendant lines can be found in (1) “Tatum’s of North Georgia,” by Donna Tatum Smith and (2) “Descendants of Edward Tatum – Relatives of Jerald, Lowell, and Boyd David,” by Era Josephine Morgan Davis and edited by Jerald Morgan Davis as found in Country Cousins, Volume XI.   These sources have not been seen, except for a 7 November 2000 inquiry response by Donna Smith on Genealogy.com under Surnames/Tatum.

 

 

Details for Edward Tatum “I” (~1730/35 to 1810/11 South Carolina) + wife Martha

 

1750’s - Edgecombe County, North Carolina: Edward Tatum was a soldier on the muster roll of Edgecombe County Militia, North Carolina during the 1750's.                       

Colonial Soldiers of the South 1732-1774, by Murtie June Clark, 1983.

 

1757 February - Edgecombe County: In February 1757, James Bynum deeded to John Bynum of Edgecombe County 300 acres "whereon Edward Tatum" now lives on the upper side of Fishing Creek, joining John Parish, Thomas Drake, and the creek.

Abstracts of Deeds, Edgecombe Precinct, Edgecombe County, North Carolina 1732-1758, by Margaret M Hofmann, 1969. 

 

            In 1758, Halifax County, North Carolina was newly established from Edgecombe County.  Western end of Fishing Creek lies in Halifax County.

 

1760 August 20 - Halifax County NC:  Robert Butler of Halifax County deeded to Edward Tatom of same for 25 pounds money, 200 acres which had been patented to said Robert Butler 20 April 1745, on north side of Fishing Creek, joining Brock, Weaver.  Witnesses: Stephen Weaver, Mary “x” Powell, Martha Mackdesl-?  September Court 1760.    Note the name of Stephan Weaver appears once again.

Deeds of Halifax County, North Carolina 1758-1771, abstracted by Dr. Stephan E. Bradley, Jr. 1989. (DB 7/106).  Further references to Bradley’s deed abstracts will be noted with his name “Bradley with original deed book number and page; i.e. Bradley DB 7/106.

 

1763 January – Halifax County NC: Stephen Weaver, planter of Halifax County deeded to James Stanton of Northampton County, 10 lbs, 100 acres joining Edward Tatum, Jeremy __, Malpass, James Stanton.  Witnesses: Silvanus Stanton, John Wells.  January Court 1763.    (Bradley DB 8/231)

 

1764 January 21 – Halifax County: James Bynum deeded to Edward Tatum of Halifax County, 21 January 1764, 20 lbs, 50 acres joining Weaver.  Witnesses: Charles Daniel, Edmund Daniel.  April Court 1764.   (Bradley DB 8/434)

 

1764 January 21 – Halifax County: Peter Tatum of Halifax County deeded to Edward Tatum of same, 21 January 1764, 35 pounds money, 50 acres joining Weaver.  Witnesses: Charles Daniel, Edmund Daniel.  April Court 1764.   (Bradley DB 9/79)

 

1764 October 4 – Halifax County: Edward Tatum, planter of Halifax County deeded to Malachi Murden merchant of same, 4 October 1764, for 25 pounds, 400 acres on north side of Fishing Creek joining Weaver.  Witnesses Hysun Weaver, Peter Tatum.  October Court 1764.  (Bradley DB 9/98)

 

1772 September 19 – Chatham County, NC:  Muster roll of Capt. Isaiah Hogan’s Company: (includes) Edward Hogan, William Bynum, John Bynum, and John Bird (Byrd).   Isaiah Hogan was also a sheriff in Chatham County.

Colonial Soldiers of the South 1732 – 1774, by Murtie June Clark, 1983

 

1773 April 30 – Halifax County, NC: John Bradford & his wife Dorathea Miriam of Halifax Co. sold to Edmund Daniel of same for 105 pounds, 350 acres…sold by the sheriff do to a law suit, it being the manor plantation whereon Malachi Murdeen lived, joining Fishing Creek, joining Stephen Weaver Sr., Edward Tatom, Edmund Daniel, Charles Daniel, Stephen Weaver, Jr., Malachi Murden, Jarrel Swamp.  August Court 1774.  (Bradley DB 13/147)

 

1783 December 19 - Chatham County, North Carolina: William Hatley and Mary his wife deeded to Edward Tatum, for 50 pounds, 300 acres on the north side of Haw River on the Mill Creek, joining Tatum’s own line on the old ridge Path…and Robert Poe.  Signed: William Hatley, Mary “x” Hatley.  Witnesses; Christopher Kirksey, William Ramsey. February Court 178? (Bradley DB C/172)

 

1785 January 3 – Halifax County, NC: Edmund Daniel & Elizabeth his wife of Halifax County deeded to Samuel Crowell of same for 500 pounds, 350 acres on north side of Fishing Creek, joining Stephen Weaver, Edward Tatum, Edmund Daniel, where William Willey had lived, Stephen Weaver Jr., Malachi Murden, Jarrett Swamp.  Wit: Jno. Whitaker, Henry Bradford.  February Court 1785.  (Bradley DB 15/336) 

 

1787 October 1 – Chatham County, North Carolina: Edward Tatum, Senr. deeded to Ezekiar Lasater (Hezekiah Lasiter), 100 pds, 150 acres…on the old road….   Signed: Edward Tatum (seal).  Witnesses: William Richardson, James Kirby.  Nov. Term 1787.  (Bradley DB D/365)

 

1789 December 12 – Chatham County, NC: Eliaz (Elias) Hendrick and Sary Hendrick hiz mother, and Edward Tatom, Senr of Chatham County, NC deeded to William Ramsey of same, 150 pds, in Chatham County, north side of Haw River…thence down the River to Joseph Walker line…to Bemfer Ridell’s corner at branch side…branch side to Ridell’s corner…to John Hendons corner…to Mille(?) Creek thence down the Creek….   225 acres… Eliaz Hendrick and Sary hiz mother and Edward Tatom, Sen.  Signed: Eliaz Hendrick (seal), Sarah Hendrick (seal), Edward Tatum (seal).  Witnesses: Robert Sellerz, John Griffin, John Tatum.  May Court 1791.  (“z” appears to mean “s” in this and similar documents) (Bradley DB E/156)

 

1789 January 27 – Chatham County, NC: Edward Tatum Senr. of Chatham County deeded to Hezekiah Lasiter of same…150 acres for 150 pounds money for a parcel or tract of land in county…to the old road…to a branch and then down said branch.. to a reed creek & to John Tatum’s line.  Signed: Edward Tatum (seal).  Witnesses: Hugh Edwards, Edward Edwards. February court 1792.  (Bradley DB E/298)

 

1790 US Census of Chatham County, NC: Edmond Tatom 2 males 16+, 1 male under 16, 2 females, 3 slaves.  Next to John Tatom in the census.

 

1798 June 2 –Chatham County, NC: Edward Tatum of South Carolina deeded to Joseph Hackney or Chatham County…225 lbs, a tract of land whereon John Tattom formerly lived on containing 250 acres lying in Chatham County on the north side of Haw River on Mill Creek.  …dividing line between Robert Poe and said Tattom…line between Edward Tattom and his son John Tattom…including the plantation where John Tattom lived.  Signed: Edward Tatum (seal).  Witnesses: Titus Atwater, John Tatum.  August Court 1799. (Bradley DB K/448)

 

1799 May 15 – Chatham County, NC: Edward Tatum of South Carolina deeded to Lord Sellers of Chatham County, North Carolina…for 225 pounds, a track of land where the said Edward Tatum formerly lived…325 acres…lying in Chatham County…on the east side of Haw River on the waters of Pokebury Creek…along Lasitors line…along Joseph Hackney Senr’s line….   Signed: Edward Tatum (seal).  Witnesses: Peter Alevater? John Tatum.  Augusta term 1799.  (Bradley DB K/407)

 

 

1798 May 2 – Pendleton District, South Carolina:  Joseph Duncan sold to Edward Tatum for $260, 130 acres, part of a tract granted to Duncan 6 February 1786.  Witnesses: Jesse Tatum, William Marchbanks.  Jesse Tatum made oath to James Jett 25 April 1798.  Recorded 27 August 1798.  (White - Conveyance Book C-D/427) 

Pendleton District, South Carolina Deeds 1790-1806, Betty White, 1982.

 

1800 U.S. Census of Pendleton District, SC for all Tatums:

Household #502 - Edward Tatam with 4 males and 1 female 0-9. 1 male and 1 female 10-16, 1 male and 1 female 26-45, no slaves.

Household #510 - Jesse Tatam with 1 male and 1 female 0-10, 1 male 16-25, 1 male and 1 female 26-45

* Household #557 – Edward Tatam with 1 female 0-9, 2 females 16-25. 1 male and 1 female 45+, 6 slaves.  Next to Luke Tatam.

Household #558 - Luke Tatam with 1 male 26-45 and 1 female 16-26.     

Household #571 - John Tatum with 1 male 45+, 1 female 26-45; 3 males and 2 females 10-16, 2 males and 2 females 0-10                                        

 

1810 U.S. Census of Pendleton District, SC – head of household.  Notice that Edward Tatum “II” and his brother Jesse Tatum are missing from the 1810 census. 

 

Luke Tatom 1 male and 3 females 0-10, 2 females 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 26-45, 1 male and 1 female 45+.  

 

Luke Tatum appears twice on page 142A and page 147A, both with the same data numbers.  One is Luke Tatom who is next to Martha Tatom and Thomas Moore.  The other is Luke Tatum and is next to Patsy Tatum and Thomas Moore.  Notice the age and date difference with Martha Tatum compared to Patsy Tatum.  Also, Luke Tatum who inherited ¾ of the land of his deceased father appears to have an additional family living with him. 

 

Martha Tatom: 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45, (page 142A).   Appears next to Luke Tatom. 

Patsy Tatum: 1 female 45+ (pg 147A), no other household member.   She appears next to the same Luke Tatum, but on a different page.  “Patsy” can be a nickname of “Martha.”   Possibly is the widow of Edward Tatum “I” (~1730/35- 1810).

Hugh Tatum: 2 males and 1 female 0-10, 1 female 16-26, 1 male 26-45.  Next to John Tatum.

John Tatum: 1 male and 2 females 0-10, 2 males and 1 female 10-16, 1 male and 1 female 16-25, 1 male and 1 female 45+.    Appears to have a younger family living with him.

 

1804/1811 Pendleton District, SC:  Will of Edward Tatum of Pendleton County, South Carolina names son Luke Tatum ¾ of land and plantation Edward lived on and daughter Martha Tatum the ¼ part.  “Rest of my children” were unnamed.  Named wife Martha Tatum and another daughter Elizabeth Hendrick.  Executors were friends William Curl and Solomon Murphree.  Dated 15 June 1804 and probated 4 January 1811 (Book A, page 128, roll 725, Sanderson Co. SC as pointed by Ronnie Tatum, email 11 February 2011)    

 

Children of Edward Tatum “I” (1730/35 to 1810*) + wife Martha: (1) to (7)

Oldest Son – John Tatum (~1755 to 1824) will be listed last (#7)  

 

            Warning: The reconstruction of the children of Edward Tatum “I” and their lines is on-going and major changes are possible.

 

(1). Edward Tatum “II” (ca1761/64 to >1840+ Hickman Co., Tn.) - son of Edward Tatum “I” (~1730/35 to 1810).   His wife was Sarah, whose name only once surfaces on a 1796 deed in Anson County, North Carolina.  According to Cecilie Gaziano, “the only proof of his being (belonging) is in the 1800 census with the other members of this family.”    His 1800 census suggests he had up to five sons.  After the 1800 census, Edward Tatum II’s trail is uncertain until he shows up in Rutherford County, Tennessee about 1820 and dies after 1840 in Hickman County, Tennessee.  He is NOT Edward Tatum in 1803-1808 Franklin County, Georgia with numerous slaves.   This Franklin County’s Edward Tatum (1747/50 to 1835 + wife Martha Daniel) is a descendant of Peter Tatum (~1675-1771) – see this chapter for details.

 

            Birth date estimation for Edward Tatum “II” comes from his 1800 census which has 5 children from 0 to 9, and 2 children 10 to 15.   Let’s say the oldest child in the 1800 census is age 12.  Therefore: 1800 – 12 = 1788.   If Edward married on 1787 at the age of 24: then 1787 – 24 = 1763 or earlier might be Edward’s estimated birth date.

 

1790 US Census of Anson County, North Carolina: Edward Tatum - 2 white males less than 16, 1 male 16 and over, 2 females any age.  In the same 1790 county but not nearby on the census record is his brother Jesse Tatum – 1 white male 16 and above, 1 white female any age.    In 1797, this Jesse Tatum sold land which was witnessed by John Byrd, who is either his father-in-law or brother-in-law.  This seems to rule out his first cousin Jesse Tatum who was the son of Peter Tatum (ca1735 to 1782).   Anson County shares common borders with South Carolina.

 

1791 January 23 – Anson County, North Carolina: James Barker, Yeoman deeded to Edward Tatum, plantar, both of Anson County, 400 acres for 160 pounds NC money, a parcel of land to Lucy’s line, to Charles Benton’s post oak.  Signed: James “x” Barker.  Witnesses John Barker, Josiah White, Juratt, Lewis Straum.  Approved Anson 1792 Court. (DB C2/33).  On 26 March 1796, “Edward Tatom” sold this land to John Davis, both of Anson County, for 100 pounds adding it crossed Swans Branch.  Edward Tatum and Sarah Tatum (relationship not defined but likely his wife) signed the deed.  Witnesses: William Benton, William Maynard.  Entered Anson Court April 1796 (DB E/59).  Notice that Tatum lost money on this land.

 

1800 U.S. Census of Pendleton Co, SC: Household #502 is Edward Tatam with 4 males and 1 female 0-10, 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 1 male and female 26-45, no slaves.   

 

Edward Tatum “II” is continued later in this chapter under “Tatums in Rutherford and Hickman Counties, Tennessee.”

 

(2). Jesse Tatum (estimated ~1766/70 to 1833 Rutherford Co., Tn.), of Pendleton District, South Carolina, is the son of Edward Tatum “I” (~1730 to 1810) and is unlikely to be the son of his brother Peter Tatum (~1735 to 1785 Chatham County, NC).  Both Edward Tatum ‘I” and his brother Peter Tatum had sons named Jesse Tatum.   Separating them is very important.

 

Pendleton District’s Jesse Tatum married about 1790 (thought to be) either in Chatham County or Anson County, North Carolina to Amora or “Amy __, maiden name likely to be Byrd/Bird, daughter of John Byrd. ^^  **    The John Byrd – Jesse Tatum connection is strongly supported in Anson County, NC and Pendleton District, SC.   Jesse Tatum is reported to be a Methodist minister. ^*    After South Carolina, he and his wife Amy show up in Rutherford County, Tennessee.  His migration story continues later in this chapter under “Tatums in Rutherford and Hickman Counties, Tennessee.”

^^ per Donna Smith, Genealogy.com – Surnames/Tatum, 7 November 2000

**  Amora’s or Amy’s information is  from the Daughters of the American Revolution (ancestor #A010328) per Cecilie Gaziano.

^*  Donna Smith on genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/tatum/641/ 

 

According to Cecilie Gaziano,* “handwritten notes by a descendant’s deceased father say that there was a son, Jesse, and he and his brother John fought in the Revolutionary War.  There is no Rev. War record for John because he died in 1824, before records to replace the burned ones could be made.”

* Email courtesy Cecilie Gaziano, 20 May 2015.    

 

Details For Jesse Tatum (1766/70 to 1833) + wife Amy Byrd (1770/74 to 1837+)

 

(maybe not) 1790 US Census of Chatham County, North Carolina: Jesse Tatom, 1 male under 16, 1 male 16+, 2 females.  In this same county are Edward Tatum (Senior) and John Tatum but not listed near him.  

 

1790 US Census of Anson County, NC: Jesse Tatum 1 white male 16+, 1 w. female. There is an Edward Tatum in this county, but not near one another.  However, this is our subject because John Byrd witnessed his 1797 Anson County deed.

 

1791 April 23 – Anson County, North Carolina: Henry Jackson, plantar sold to Jesse Tatham, “hatter,” both of Anson  County, 137 acres for 30 pounds NC money...boundaries to line of old survey joining William Rushing…to William Love’s line, to a branch of Brown Creek, this land previously granted William Smith 12 January 1780 by patent.  Signed: Henry Jackson (seal).  Witnesses: William Byrd, Thomas Byrd.  Entered Anson October 1795 Court.   (DB E/29).  This land was sold by “Jesse Talum” (Tatum) 8 December 1797 to Abel Rushing, both of Anson County, for 70 pounds and further described as twice crossing the Black Jack Branch of Brown Creek.  Signed: Jesse Talum (seal).  Witnesses Robert “x” Rosen and John Byrd.  Approved January 1802 Anson County Court by Robert Rushing. (DB H2/265, a type-script county copy of original, which misspells Tatum).  Don’t miss the “hatter” occupation for Jesse Tatum. 

 

(uncertain) 1791 July 6 – Chatham County, NC: Jesse Tatum of Chatham County, North Carolina deeded to George Lucas of same, for 100 pounds money, a tract or parcel of land lying the fork of the Haw River of Robinsons Creek…to Isham Gunter’s line…to the mouth of a branch on the River…..  260 acres.  Signed; Jessey “x” Tatum.  Witnesses: Overton Daniel, Salley “X” Letbetter.  August Court 1791.   (DB E/224)

 

1795 January 21 – Anson County, North Carolina:  Zachariah White deeded a tract of land to Jesse Tatum, both of Anson County, 168 acres for 90 pounds NC money…previously surveyed 3 April 1768 for Robert White, “the deceased,” with boundaries to a spring branch….(and land) to executor “Zachariah White for myself and my heirs.”  Signed: Zachariah White (seal).  Witnesses: Josiah White, Zedekiah White.  Entered January 1795 Anson County Court. (DB D/31, type-script).   A deed selling this land was not found. 

 

1798 April 21 – Pendleton District, SC:  Joseph Duncan of Pendleton District, SC sold to Jesse Tatum 120 acres for $210 on Wolf Creek.  Witnesses; John Byrd, Senior and Sarah Bird.  Dec. 25 August 1798.  On Oath of John Bird, Senior.  (C/427)

1798 May 2 – Pendleton District, South Carolina:  Joseph Duncan sold to Edward Tatum for $260, 130 acres, part of a tract granted to Duncan on 6 February 1786.  Witnesses: Jesse Tatum, William Marchbanks.  Jesse Tatum made oath to James Jett 25 April 1798.  Recorded 27 August 1798.  (White – Conveyance Book C-D/427) 

Pendleton District, South Carolina Deeds 1790-1806, Betty White, 1982.

1800 U.S. Census of Pendleton Co, SC: Household #510 is Jesse Tatam with 2 males and 1 female 0-9, 1 male 16-25, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.   The 26-44 age rules out an earlier Jesse Tatum, who was named in the 1750 will of Nathaniel Tatum (~1705 to 1751 Edgecombe Co. NC). 

1800 February 7 – Pendleton District, SC: Joseph Chapman and Mary Chapman sold to John Byrd, for $250, a tract at the mouth of Goldens Creek.  Witnesses: James Jett, Jesse Tatum.  Mary ‘x” Chapman released dower rights 12 March 1805.  Jesse Tatum made oath to David Murphree, J.P. 26 February 1800.  Recorded 17 December 1805.

1802 November 1 – Pendleton District, SC: Jesse Tatum sold to Jesse Binum for $350, 120 acres.   Witnesses: John Edwards, John Willson.  QU 3 December 1804, Recorded 2 January 1807. (White - Conveyance Book H/422-424)  

1804 August 15 – Pendleton District: Charles Rice of Walton County, Georgia, lawful attorney for his father, Henry Rice of Tennessee sold for $234 to Jesse Tatum of Pendleton District, 468 acres granted Henry Rice by Thos. Pinckney 5 November 1787 on Wolf and Rice Creeks on 12 Mile River.   Witnesses: T. W. Farrar and William Hamilton.   Thomas W. Farrar made oath to M. Hammond, D.C. 13 August 1805.   Recorded 15 August 1805.  (White G/213-214.)

1807 November 23 - Pendleton District, South Carolina: 787 acres plat on Rices Creek, Pendleton District, surveyed for James Jett by surveyor James Jet.  Names reported on plat include Jesse Tatum.

South Carolina State Archives Online: S213192, Vol 41/197.

1818 March 24 – Anderson County, SC:  Jesse Tatum deeded to William Cox 688 acres (DB O/361 per Cecilie Graziano)

1819 July 20 – Pendleton District, SC: Jesse Tatum deeded to Benjamin Day 125 acres for $200 on Rices Creek waters of 12 Mile Creek.  Entered 2 March 1829.  (Pickens County DB A-1/74)

Donna Smith on genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/tatum/641/ 

 

            After this point in time, Jesse Tatum shows up in Rutherford County, Tennessee – see his continued write-up in the Rutherford/Hickman Counties, Tennessee section.   

 

(3). Luke Tatum (ca1770 to 1820+) - son of Edward Tatum (~1730 to 1810), per will.   Luke Tatum married in unknown location to Celia Murphree (~1776 to 1830+ Alabama) and moved from Pendleton District, SC to Dallas County, Alabama before 1820 and died between 1820 -1830.   They had 3 sons, one being David Tatum but the other names are uncertain. 

 

1800 U.S. Census of Pendleton District, SC:

Household #558 is Luke Tatam with 1 male 26-45 and 1 female 16-26.

1801 August 28 – Pendleton District, SC: William Bynam of Pendleton District deeded to Joseph Stephan of same for $150, 540 acres of Wolf and Rice’s Creeks.  Witnesses: Luke Tatum, Jacob Miller.  Signed - William Miller.  Proved on oath of Luke Tatum before James Jett, J>P. on 22 August 1808.  (Anderson Co. DB M/216)

A Collection of Upper South Carolina Genealogical and Family Records, Volume III, James E. Wooley, 1982

1804/1811 Pendleton District, SC:  Will of Edward Tatum of Pendleton County, South Carolina names son Luke Tatum ¾ of land and plantation Edward lived on and daughter Martha Tatum the ¼ part. 

1810 US Census of Pendleton District: Luke Tatom, 1 male and 3 females 0-9, 2 female 10-15, 1 male 26-44, 1 female 26-44, 1 male and 1 female 45+   Notice the two families.  

1820 State Census of Dallas County Alabama: Luke Tatum 1 male 21+, 3 males 0-20, 2 females 21+, 5 females 0-20.  

1830 US Census of Dallas County, Alabama: Celia Tatum 1 male 5-9, 1 female 10-15, 2 males 15-19, 1 female 50-60..   Next to David Tatum (age 20-29).

 

Some Children of Luke and Celia Tatum, (1a to 3a)

Courtesy of Cecilie Gaziano, email 1 November 2015

 

(i). Annis C. Tatum (~1798 SC to 1860+) married on 14 April 1825 Dallas County, Alabama to Joshua Luker (county record).

 

1850 US Census of Marengo County, Alabama: Joshua Luker 63 Ga, Annis Luker 53 SC, Aaron Luker 22 Al, Elizabeth Luke 22 Al, Jesse Luker 17 Al, Celia Luker 15 Al, Elisha Luker 11 Al, Wm Luker 9 Al, Luke Luker 24 Al.

1860 US Census of Clarke County, Alabama: Annis C. Tatum 62 SC, James T. Kudson 19 student, born Marengo Co, Al.   Next to Aaron M. Luker (age 31) and family.

 

(ii). David Tatum (1800/1810 to 1840+) married Matilda _, maiden name possibly Perkins. 

Thanks go to Sue D. Dixey for pointing out the George Perkins – David Tatum connection, email 20 December 2015

 

1830 US Census of Dallas County, Alabama: David Tatum 1 male and 1 female 0-4, 1 female 10-14, 1 male and 1 female 20-30.  Next to Celia Tatum (age 50-60) and George Perkins (age 40-50).   

1831 December 1 – Alabama State Land Patents x 2: To George Perkins and David Tatum, Dallas County, St. Stephens Mediian, (1) for 161.3 acres T15N/R7E/S12 NE1/2 and (2) for 115.65 acres T14N/R10E/S17, no sub section.  Document #8295 and 8296.

BLM GLO Records (Bureau of Land Management)

1832 Deed from George and wife Elizabeth Perkins and David Tatum and wife Martha at top of deed and Matilda at bottom.   (from Sue Dixey)

1840 US Census of Dallas County, Alabama: David Tatum 1 male and 1 female 0-4, 2 males 5-9, 1 female 10-14, 1 male and 1 female 30-39.

(probably) 1850 US Census of Lafayette County, Mississippi: David Tatum 47 NS(?) Matilda Tatum 42 Ga, William Tatum 21 Al, John Tatum 19 Tn, Jas. Tatum 16 Tn, Mary J. Tatum 9 Tn, Walter S. Tatum 9 Tn, Amanda E. Tatum 3 Miss.   Has 1860 Census in same location with what appears to be many errors which are incompatible with 1850 census.  Unclear where he was born in census records.

 

(iii). Martha Tatum married 19 April 1824 Dallas County, Al. to Samuel Shelton (county record).

 

1830 US Census of Dallas County, Al: Samuel Shelton 1 male and 1 female 0-4, 1 male 5-9, 1 male 15-19, 1 female 20-29, 1 male 30-39, 4 slaves.

 

(Possible other children 4a to 6a) Children associated by others to Luke Tatum but lacking evidence: (4a) Matilda Tatum, (5a) Aaron M. Tatum (~1814 to 1880+ Walker County, Texas) married 14 June 1843 Blount  Count, Alabama to Sarah Ann “Sallie” Smith, (6a) Daniel Tatum (~1815 to __ Blount County, Alabama+ married 6 July 1837 Blount County to Malissa Lloyd.

 

(4). Elizabeth Tatum Hendrick – daughter of Edward Tatum (~1730 to 1810), per will.

 

(5). Martha Tatum (born ~1768 to 1829+) – daughter of Edward Tatum (~1730 to 1810), single.    Guardianship papers in 1818 stated she was about age 50.

 

1804/1811 Pendleton District, SC:  Will of Edward Tatum of Pendleton County, South Carolina names son Luke Tatum ¾ of land and plantation Edward lived on and daughter Martha Tatum the ¼ part.

1818 March 24 – Pendleton District SC filed in Anderson County estate papers: From an internet web page: ‘Era Tatum’s book indicates that she has possession of a petition signed by John Tatum, to the State requesting payment for 10 months service, for which he received no pay.  John served as guardian of his sister Martha, who was institutionalized when her mind went bad, until his death.’ 

* Email courtesy Cecilie Gaziano 20 May 2015 includes estate sale information and two added sons to Edward Tatum. 

 

(6). Julia Tatum (1777/78 to 1850+ Pickens County, SC) – daughter of Edward Tatum (~1730 to 1810).    Reported married Lewis Brown and children are named in Cheek’s source.

“Families of Old Pendleton District, South Carolina,” Volume 2, by Linda Gate Smith Cheek, 2006.

(probably) 1840 US Census of Pickens District, Pickens County, SC: Lewis Brown, 1 male 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 60-69, 6 slaves.

1850 US Census of Pickens County, SC: Julia  Brown 72 NC, Lewis Griffin 15 SC, Tilla(?) Howard 11 (female, SC).

 

(7). Unknown name (male) Tatum in 1800/1810 Pendleton District, NC – possibly son of Edward Tatum “I” (~1730 to 1810). 

 

1811 February 12 – Anderson County, South Carolina:  Will of William Leonard.  Wife: not mentioned.  Sons: Samuel Leonard.  Daughters: Elizabeth Leonard, Mary Ann Tatum, Agnes Leonard, Malinda Leonard.  “My five youngest children, Elizabeth Tatum, Samuel Tatum, Mary Ann Tatum, Agnes Tatum, Malinda Tatum.”      Exors: George Leonard.  Wit: William Hillhouse, Tamison Baron.  Probated 29 March 1811. Bk. A/129, Anderson County, South Carolina (Not in the Probate Court files.)   (Document reads rather “oddly” and the original should be reviewed.)

Will Abstracts of Anderson County, South Carolina, SC. 1789-1839 as found online at Old Pendleton District Chapter of Chapter of SC Genealogical Society, Old Pendleton District Newsletter Vol. 13, No. 7, September 1999.

 

Can these Children be found on an 1810 census record?  Take a look at the following census record. 

 

1810 US Census of Pendleton District, SC: Wm. Leonard – 1 male and 3 females 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 1 male 45+.  This is quite different than what appears to be his 1800 census.

  

(8). John Tatum (~1755 to November or December 1824 Pendleton District, South Carolina*), oldest son of Edward Tatum “I” (~1730 to 1810) married __, possibly Parthena __.^    John Tatum is reported buried in Bethlehem Methodist Church Cemetery near Easley, Pickens County, SC with no stone.   Estimated birth date ~1755 is from his 1800 census and seems early.  Daughter Mary (~1800) married Sheriff Haynes.   Mary’s write-up continues by saying John Tatum previously lived on Haw River and Mill Creek, North Carolina in 1790. **  

* Email courtesy Cecilie Gaziano 20 May 2015

** Mrs. Mary (Tatum) Haynes from Old Pendleton District Newsletter, June 2007, page 6.  Online at oldpendleton.scgen.org/

^ Email courtesy Cecilie Gaziano 11 October 2015.   Cecilie has researched this John Tatum and is responsible for much of his write-up.  

 

1790 US Census of Chatham County, North Carolina: John Tatom with 1 male 16+, 4 males under 16, 3 females any age.  Next to Edmond (Edward) Tatom in the census. 

1798 June 2 –Chatham County, NC: Edward Tatum of South Carolina deeded to Joseph Hackney or Chatham County…225 pounds money, a tract of land whereon John Tattom formerly lived on containing 250 acres lying in Chatham County on the north side of Haw River on Mill Creek.  …dividing line between Robert Poe and said Tattom…line between Edward Tattom and his son John Tattom…including the plantation where John Tattom lived.  Signed: Edward Tatum (seal).  Witnesses: Titus Atwater, John Tatum.  August Court 1799. (Bradley DB K/448)

1798 Pendleton District, South Carolina: John Tatum who was the son of Edward Tatum came to Pendleton County in 1798.   

 From brief biography of Mrs. Mary (Tatum) Haynes (~1800 to 23 September 1884), daughter of John Tatum on oldpendleton.scgen.org from Old Pendleton District Newsletter, June 2007, page 6.  

1799 May 15 – Chatham County, NC: Edward Tatum of South Carolina deeded to Lord Sellers of Chatham County, North Carolina…for 225 pounds money, a track of land where the said Edward Tatum formerly lived…325 acres…lying in Chatham County…on the east side of Haw River on the waters of Pokebury Creek…along Lasitors line…along Joseph Hackney, Senr. line….   Signed: Edward Tatum (seal).  Witnesses: Peter Alevater? John Tatum.  Augusta term 1799.  (Bradley DB K/407)

1800 US Census of Pendleton District, South Carolina: Household #571 is John Tatum with 2 males and 2 females 0-9, 3 males and 2 females 10-15, 1 female 26-44, 1 male 45+

1803 October 29 – Pendleton District, SC: James Rivers of Claiborne County, Tennessee sold to John Tatum of Pendleton District for $600, 300 acres on both sides of Wolf Creek on 12 Mile River, part of several tracts granted James Rice, Josiah Patterson, Road, Tatum, Abraham Duke, James Rice, Reuben Road, and William Marchbanks.  Witnesses; James Jett, Nathaniel Tatum.  Nathaniel Tatum made oath to John Cochren, J.P. 28 December 1803.  Recorded 27 February 1804.    (White- Conveyance Book G/471-473) *

* Pendleton District, South Carolina Deeds 1790-1806, Betty White, 1982.

1810 US Census of Pendleton District, SC: John Tatum: 1 male and 2 females 0-9, 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 16-25, 1 male and 1 female 45+                                         

1816 July 3 – Pendleton District, SC:  Will of Abraham Duke named wife Rosanna Duke, John Tatum and William Cox to be his Executors.  Witnesses included Jesse Miller, John H. Roe, Hugh Tatum.  Probated 9 October 1816.

WB A/205, SC State Archives Online.

 1818 March 24 – Pendleton District SC filed in Anderson County estate papers: … “They, the deponents (are) well acquainted with John Tatum, the brother of Martha Tatum (aged approximately 50) who sought guardianship over her affairs and estate because she had been a ‘lunatic’ for at least 15 years”.   …case proceeds many pages and is extended until 2 October 1829 after John Tatum had died.” 

From Cecilie Gaziano, email courtesy 11 October 2015, source Lachago? #12, Bundle No. 13, Box 2678, microfilm c1406, SC Department of Archives and History

1819 October 24 – Pendleton District:  John Tatum deeded to Charles Durham 34 acres on Wolf Creek and 12 Mile River, bounded by Charles Durham and William Hunter for $100.  John also deeded 1 acre for a cemetery to Tatum Union Church, later Bethlehem Union Church. 

From Cecilie Gaziano, email courtesy 11 October 2015

1820 US Census of Pendleton District, SC: 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 2 females 16-25, 1 female 26-44, 1 male 45+

1824 December 19 – Pendleton District, South Carolina: According to Cecilie Gaziano,* “the Estate sale for John Tatum was published on Fairview Meeting House.  Hugh Tatum and William Tatum were administrators of the estate of John Tatum.   This would indicate that Hugh and William Tatum might be the sons of John.  The estate listed major items as two slaves, Dick worth $375 and Ben at $500, property $1296.  It indicated that Hugh Tatum owed him $1, Nathaniel Tatum $1, and Jeremiah Fields $1.25 plus a note of $25.  Sold: Hogs horse, mare, colt, shucks, rye (hogshead), loom, oven cradle, scythe, gears, plows, bees, side saddle, tables, jugs, pails, pigeons, reap hook, bed, furniture, cotton, cooks, chairs, geese, sheep, fodder, oats, potatoes, planks, big cart, straw, check reel, wheel and tools.  Sale brought $1288.88 ¾.”  

 

“It appears that John’s wife had predeceased him.” *   From an internet web page: ‘Era Davis’ book indicates that she has possession of a petition signed by John Tatum, to the State requesting payment for 10 months service, for which he received no pay. **   John served as guardian of his sister Martha, who was institutionalized when her mind went bad, until his death.’   …I would place John’s birth at about 1758.  The name of his wife is unknown.  Because several of their children named daughters Parthena, I have wondered if that was her name.”

* Email courtesy Cecilie Gaziano 20 May 2015 includes estate sale information and two added sons to Edward Tatum.  Thank you, Cecilie for adding details and pointing out previous errors to Pendleton District’s John Tatum (~1758-1824).

** “Descendants of Edward Tatum – Relatives of Jerald, Lowell, and Boyd David,” by Era Josephine Morgan Davis and edited by Jerald Morgan Davis as found in Country Cousins, Volume XI.   This source has not been seen, but quoted by others. 

 

Children of John Tatum (~1755 to 1824) + Martha __: (i) to (x)

Children’s names from Cecilie Gaziano 

Courtesy email 11 October 2015, Thank you Cecilie!

(Eldest Son – Nathaniel Tatum (~1780 to 1860+) will be placed last – (x).

 

(i). Hugh Tatum (16 October 1782 Chatham County, NC to 1862 Dawsonville, Dawson County, Georgia and buried Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Dawson County, Georgia, per findagrave.com) - son of John Tatum (~1755 to 1824).  He possibly married twice, but wife Nancy Roe may be Mary “Polly” Roe. ^^

 

1809 November 17 – Pendleton District, SC: “Abraham Duke, Hugh Tatum, John H. Roe, Nancy Roe – Heirs of Solomon Roe, deceased to Andrew Hamilton, 180 acres granted to Solomon Roe 4 February 1788 on both sides of Rockhouse Fork of 18 Mile Creek, waters of Seneca River, bounded by Leonard Henderson.  200 acres granted to John Henderson, by Henderson to Roe on 2 January 1792.  Witnesses: Moses Hendrix, Robert Wilson, George Cannemor, Rosannah Duke – wife of Abraham Duke, Nancy Tatum – wife of Hugh Tatum, Cynthia Roe – wife of John H. Roe.  Wife relinquished dower.  Recorded 12 May 1810.  (Anderson County Will Book K/146-147.)

Pendleton District and Anderson County, South Carolina Wills, Estates, Inventories, Tax Returns, and Census Records, by Virginia Alexander, Colleen Morse Elliott, Bettie Willie, 1980.

1810 US Census of Pendleton District, South Carolina: Hugh Tatum: 1 male 26-45, 1 female 16-26, 2 males and 1 female 0-10.  Next to his father John Tatum.

1816 July 3 – Pendleton District, SC:  Will of Abraham Duke named wife Rosanna Duke, John Tatum and William Cox to be his Executors.  Witnesses included Jesse Miller, John H. Roe, Hugh Tatum.  Probated 9 October 1816.

WB A/205, SC State Archives Online.

1820 US Census of Pendleton District: Hugh Tatum – 2 males 0-9, 1 male and 2 females 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.  Next to his father John Tatum.

1830 US Census of Pickens County, South Carolina: Hugh Tatum, 1 male 0-4, 1 male 5-9, 1 female 10-14, 2 males 15-19, 1 male 20-30, 1 male and 1 female 40-50

1840 US Census of Rhodes, Lumpkin County, Georgia: Hugh Tatum 2 males 15-19, 1 male 20-29, 1 male and 1 female 50-59, 1 female 80-90.

1850 US Census of Lumpkin County, Georgia:  Hugh Tatum 68 farmer, SC, Polly Tatum 66 SC

1860 US Census of Black Township, Dawson County, Ga (P.O. Dawsonville): Hughe Tatum 77, farmer, NC, William Carver 21, farm laborer, Ga.   

 

Children of Hugh Tatum (1782 to 1862)

^ per findagrave.com

^^ per Donna Smith on Genealogy.com – surnames/Tatum, 7 November 2000

 

(1a) Solomon Tatum (27 July 1806 to 30 March 1882, buried at Nacoochee Baptist Church, Habersham County, Ga) married about 1831 to Susanna Adaline Trotter. ^^

 

(2a). William “Buck” Tatum (1810 to 12 December 1877, buried at Talking Rock Baptist Church, Pickens Co. Ga – findagrave.com) ^ ^^   William Tatum married 1^st 10 December 1846 Gilmer Co. Ga to Salena Adaline McArthur (6 June 1825 to 25 April 1850 Gilmer Co, Ga) and 2^nd on 28 January 1855 Gilmer Co, Ga (county record) to Sophia Emaline McArthur (1834-1896, buried same cemetery as William Tatum).  ^^  Two children 1^st marriage and 6 in 2^nd marriage.

 

(3a). John “Jack” Tatum (15 October 1814 Pickens Co. SC to 24 May 1897, Liberty Baptist Church, Dawson Co, Ga., per findagrave.com).  Georgia marriage records show 7 January 1843 Lumpkin County, Ga. marriage to Elizabeth Roland (county record), but findagrave.com and Donna Smith state name to be Anice Christina Roland (1821-1879, buried same location). ^^ 

 

1860 US Census of Dug Road, Pickens County, Georgia: John Tatum 37 farmer SC, Elizabeth Tatum 29 Ga, Malinda Tatum 9 Ga, Edward M. Tatum 7 Ga. William R. Tatum 6 Ga, John W. Tatum 3.  Edward M. Tatum (1852-1903) is buried at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Talking Rock, Pickens County, Ga. per findagrave.com.

 

(4a). Horatio D. Tatum, Sr. (September 1821 to 9 February 1908 Dawsonville City Cemetery – find a grave) married 13 February 1842 Dawsonville, Ga (county record) to Elizabeth Ann Manning (1825 – 14 October 1906 same cemetery). ^^    Sheriff in Dawson County.   In Civil War: Corporal in Company L, 38^th Infantry Regiment Georgia, appointed 4^th Sergeant in 1864, and surrendered 9 April 1865 at Appomattox, Virginia. *

History of Forsyth County, Georgia 1832-1932 by Garland C. Bagley, 1985, 2 Volumes.

 

(5a). Parthena Tatum (22 August 1823 and died 10 February 10 February 1905 Marysville and is buried at the Marysville Cemetery, Marysville, Cooke County, Texas – findagrave.com).  Parthena Tatum married 18 October 1846 Hall County, Ga. To Silas S. Weaver (county record). 

 

      “Silas Weaver was born 3 April 1824 in Lumpkin, Georgia.  He married Parthena Tatum 18 October 1846 in Hall County, Georgia.  She was born 22 August 1823 in Dawson (formed 1857 from Lumpkin and Gilmer Co), Georgia, the daughter of Hugh Tatum.  They had ten children.  Parthena died and was buried in Marysville Cemetery, Cooke County, Texas.”

The Weaver Families of Georgia, Vol. 1, James K. Bass, Jr., page 38.        

 

(ii). Edward Tatum (1792 to 5 April 1870 Pickens Co., Georgia, death per widow’s pension but no birth date) - son of John Tatum (~1755 to 1824).   Edward Tatum married 1^st about 1812 in Pendleton District, South Carolina to Francis “Fanny” Mullinax (1790 to 13 December 1851 Gilmer County, Georgia, death per Rebecca Tatum’s widow’s pension) and 3 July 1853 at Talking Rock, Gilmer County, Ga., to Rebecca A. Carver (December 1835 to 16 August 1908, death per widows pension papers) by John Mullinax, Minister.   This was Rebecca’s only marriage. 

 

A Gilmer County marriage record for Edward and Rebecca could not be found for the pension application.  Edward Tatum was a farmer and described on the pension application as 5’ 11” or 6 feet tall, black hair, dark eyes, and dark complexion.  

    

Rebecca further states on her pension application that Edward Tatum moved from Pendleton District to Carroll County, Georgia in 1826, then to Lumpkin County, Ga in 1832, and finally to Gilmer County, Georgia which later became Pickens County, Ga (established 1853).   Edward Tatum applied for and received Bounty Land in 1850 or 1855.  Rebecca’s residence in 1879 was P.O. Jasper, Dug Road District in Pickens County, Georgia.

 

1814 – War of 1812 in South Carolina: Edward Tatum served as Private in Capt. William Cannon’s South Carolina Militia in Pendleton District, South Carolina from 20 January 1814 to 29 July 1814.  Rebecca A. Tatum, widow of soldier Edward Tatum, applied in Calhoun County, Georgia and awarded 25 November 1879 a widow’s pension.   Orig #26382, CRF #27907

1819 July 20 – Pendleton District SC: Edward Tatom of Pendleton District deeded to Benjamin Day for $200, 125 acres being part of 320 acres in the District, lying on the head of Reeces Creek waters of 12 Mile River, adjacent John Roe’s line, Mastin Cobbs spring branch.  Signed John “x” Tatom.  Witnesses: John Humphries, David Black.  Recorded 2 March 1829. 

1820 US Census of Pendleton District, SC: Edward Tatum 1 male and 3 females 0-9, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.  

1826 – Pendleton District Fall Court: Horse, property of Edward Tatum by virtue of two executions; Josiah Prater versus Edward Tatum and Benjamin Day; and Rignal Odell versus Edward Tatum and Benjamin Day.   Court following was 15 November 1826. 

Old Pendleton District Newsletter Vol. 17, October 2003.

1830 US Census of Carroll County, Georgia: Edward Tatum 1 male and 1 female 5-9, 1 female 10-14, 1 male and 1 female 30-39

1840 US Census of Gilmer County, Ga: Edward Tatum 1 male and 1 female 15-19, 1 female 20-29, 1 male 40-49, 1 female 50-59.

1850 US Census of Gilmer County, Ga: Edward Tatum 58 NC?, Fanny Tatum 60 SC, Malissa Tatum 30 SC, John Tatum 28 SC, Frances Smith 20 Ga.

1860 US Census of Dug Road District, Pickens County, Georgia: Edward Tatem 68 NC, Rebecca Tatem 50 NC, Parthena Tatum 6 Ga.

1870 US Census of P.O. Jasper, Pickens Co, Ga: Edward Tatum 78 farmer NC, Thena Tatum 16 Ga.

1880 US Census of Dug Road District, Pickens Co, Ga; James Blackwell 52 farmer, Ga, NC, NC; Parthena Blackwell 24 wife Ga, SC, NC, 3 children, and Rebecca Tatum 44 mother-in-law, NC. NC. NC.

1900 US Census of Collins Township, Fulton County, Georgia: Jas. A. Backwell 52 December 1847 Ga Ga Ga; Parthena Blackwell 35 June 1854 Ga Ga Ga, 7 children and Rebecca A. Tatum 65 December 1835 NC NC NC.

Some Children of Edward Tatum (1792 to 1870)

 

(1a). John W. Tatum (17 November 1822 to 5 March 1903, buried at Town Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Pickens County, Georgia per findagrave.com), son of Edward Tatum + Francis Mullinax, married 10 October 1850 Gilmer County, Georgia (county record) to Elizabeth Godfrey (1832-1875).

(2a) Malissa Tatum (1819/20), daughter of Edward Tatum + Francis Mullinax, married 5 December 1850 Gilmer County, Georgia to William Moreland (county record)

(3a) Parthena “Thena” Tatum (June 1854) daughter of Edward Tatum + Rebecca A. Carver married James A. Blackwell.

 

(iii). William Tatum (~1783 to 20 July 1850 at Benton County, later renamed Calhoun Co., Alabama) - son of John Tatum (~1755 to 1824).  Birth date of 1783 derives from the 1850 census.  William Tatum married Rebecca Miller, daughter of Jesse and Martha “Patsy” Miller.  ^^

 

1819 April 17 Pendleton District, SC: Will of Jesse Miller of Pendleton District, bequeathed to beloved wife Patsy Miller.  After her death, all my land on south side of Wolf Creek to my son Archibald Miller; all my land on north side of side creek to be sold and profits equally divided among my 5 other sons – William Miller, George Miller, Emson Miller, Howel Miller, and James Miller.   My household property to my six beloved daughters – Sara Bruce, Amy Young, Susannah McColm, Rebecca Tatum, Peggy Perts, and Mary Miller.  I appoint my friend William McColm and Patsy Miller m my executor and executrix.  Witnesses; William Miller, William McCollum, William ”x” Tatum and Rebecca “x” Tatum.   Proved 3 March 1819.   (note by source the dates of will may be reversed. (Anderson County WB/237)

A Collection of Upper South Carolina Genealogical and Family Records, Volume III, James E. Wooley, 1982.

1824 December 19 – Pendleton District, SC: From Cecilie Gaziano,* “The Estate sale for John Tatum was published on Fairview Meeting House.  Hugh Tatum and William Tatum were administrators of the estate of John Tatum.   Nathaniel Tatum owed $1.

1830 US Census of Dekalb County Georgia: 2 females 0-4, 2 males and 2 females 5-9, 1 male and 3 females 10-14, 1 male and 1 female 30-39, 3 slaves.

1840 US Census of Benton County, Alabama: William Tatum, 1 female 5-9, 1 male and 2 females 15-19, 2 females 20-29, 1 female 40-49, 1 male 50-59, 6 slaves.   Next to John W. Tatum (age 30-40).

1850 US Census of Benton (Calhoun) County, Alabama: William Tatom 67, farmer, SC, Rebecka Tatom 56 SC, Eliz. Tatom 15 SC, N. M. Tatom 25 (male) farmer SC, S. A. Tatom (female) 17 Alabama.   Beware – birth states for 3 eldest children are a problem here.

1850 Benton County, Alabama: Will of William Tatum bequeaths all the remainder of his real and personal property to wife Rebecca except for three beds and furniture, a cow and calf.   Upon wife’s remarriage or death, everything to the eight children: Jesse M. Tatum, Parthenia Pace, Sarah Boozer, Oma Tatum, Alpha Boozer, Rebecca A. Anderson, Martha C. Tatum, Eliza A. Tatum.   William Tatum died 29 July 1850 and will was probated 11 September 1850.  (DB? 14/188)

 

Children of William Tatum (~1783-1850) + Rebecca Miller

^^ per Donna Smith in Genealogy.com – Surnames/Tatum, 7 November 2000

 

(1a). Jesse M. Tatum (1825 to August 1857 Calhoun County, burial at McFry Cemetery, Piedmont, Calhoun Co. Al – findagrave.com) married Samantha Adaline Palmer Davis (1833-1898) and lived in Calhoun County, Alabama. ^^

(2a). Parthena Tatum married Isaac Pace. ^^

(3a). Sarah Tatum married 1 February 1838 Calhoun County to John Hiram Boozer (county record). ^^

(4a). Alpha Tatum married 17 March 1842 Calhoun County to Peter Boozer (county record). ^^

(5a) Rebecca A. Tatum married Oliver P. Anderson before mid 1850.  ^^

(6a). Martha C. Tatum (1 December 1828) married 7 November 1849 Calhoun County to Henry W. (or M.) Anthony (county record). ^^

(7a). Elizabeth A. Tatum (1835 to 1913) married 21 October 1852 Calhoun County to John Fagan (county record). ^^

(8a). Naomi Tatum (1821 to 1897) married on 20 September 1849 Calhoun County to Jasper N. Hendrix (county record). ^^

 

(iv). ? - Parthena Tatum (~1786 to __) - daughter of John Tatum (~1755 to 1824): Unconfirmed reports state Parthena Tatum married John Cannon who moved to Cass County, Texas.   Unable to identifiy her and further proof is needed that she existed.

 

(v). Sarah “Sally” Tatum (~1794 to <1874 Tarrant County, Texas) - daughter of John Tatum (~1755 to 1824) married about 1816 Pendleton District, SC to Carter Cannon (1794 Pickens Co, SC to 27 April 1875, buried at Johnsons Station Cemetery, Arlington, Tarrant Co, Texas per findagrave.com).

 

1840 US Census of Yalobusha County, Mississippi: Carter Cannon, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 5-9, 2 males and 1 female 15-19, 1 male and 1 female 40-49.

1850 US Census of Cass County, Texas: Carter Cannon 56 farmer SC, Sarah Cannon 56 SC, John Cannon 25 Ms, Nancy Cannon 17 Ms, Elisabeth Cannon 13 no state indicated, James Cannon 12 Ms, Robert Sharp 19 laborer Ala. 

 

(vi). Jesse Tatum (23 January 1798 to reported ~1873/76 Liberty, Independence County, Arkansas) - son of John Tatum (~1755 to 1824), married 1^st about 1820/23 South Carolina to Mary Carleton, and 2^nd about 1829/30 South Carolina to Nancy __, and 3^rd on 28 October 1862 Independence County, Arkansas to Rebecca Collins.

 

1850 US Census of North of the Yalobusha River, Yalobusha County, Mississippi: Jessee Tatum 52 plantar SC, Nancy Tatum 50 SC, Joseph Tatum 23 Al, Sarah Tatum 18 SC, Bertha Tatum 14 SC, Mary Tatum 14 Al.  Next to M.C Tatum 21 Al, Catharine Tatum 30 SC, Evan Swift 7 Mississippi, Virginia Swift 5 Ms.

1860 US Census of Liberty Township, Independence County, Arkansas: Joseph Tatum 34 farmer, Al, Nancy A. Tatum 36 MS, Mary J. Tatum 6 MS, Martha J. Tatum 9/12 Ark, Jesse Tatum 62 farmer South Carolina.

1870 US Census of Liberty, Independence County, Arkansas (P.O. Batesville: Jess Tatum 74, farmer, South Carolina (living alone).

 

(vii). Mary “Polly” Tatum (~1799 to 29 August 1884 Pickens Court House, Pickens County, South Carolina and buried Bethlehem Church Cemetery, Easley, Pickens Co., SC) - daughter of John Tatum (~1755 to 1824) married 2 August 1821 to Sheriff Haynes (died 6 March 1848 Pickens Co. SC).  Both the marriage date and date of death for Sheriff Haynes is from her widow’s War of 1812 pension application (WO 13959, WC 18828).  Bounty land was granted in the pension acceptance.

 

1815 February 1 to 24 March 1815 - South Carolina, War of 1812: Sheriff Haynes service.

1840 US Census of Pickens District, Pickens County, SC: “Sherrif Haynes” 1 male and 1 female 0-5, 2 males and 1 female 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 40-49. 1 female 70-79.

1850 Eastern Division, Pickens County, SC: Mary Haynes 49 SC, Nancy A. Haynes 20, Nathaniel Haynes 19 SC, Harper Haynes 17 SC, Rebecca Haynes 15 SC, Andrew Haynes 13 SC, Sarah J. Haynes 11 SC, Mary Haynes 8 SC, Dorcas Haynes (female) 4 SC. 

 

(viii). John W. Tatum (5 May 1805 Pendleton District to 21 November 1870 Jacksonville, Calhoun County, Alabama and buried Thomas Cemetery in Jacksonville, per findagrave.com).  He married on 15 April 1834 Calhoun County (county record) to Eliza Boozer (7 March 1814 to 28 February 1902 and buried same cemetery).  

 

1840 US. Census of Benton County, Alabama: John W. Tatum 1 male 0-4, 1 male and 2 females 5-9, 1 female 20-29, 1 male 30-39.  Next to William Tatum (age 50-59).

1850 US Census of Benton (Calhoun) County, Alabama: Jno. W. Tatum 45 farming, SC, Eliza Tatum 36 SC, Jno. W. Tatum 15 Al, Elizabeth Tatum 13 Al, Rebecca Tatum 11 Al, William H. Tatum 9 Al, Carter B. Tatum 8 Al, Nancy Tatum 5 Al.

 

(ix). Nancy R. Tatum (1806 to >1880) – daughter of John Tatum (~1755 to 1824),

 married about 1831 Pickens District, SC to Solomon H. Roe and resided Gordon County, Georgia.   

 

1850 US Census of Gordon County, Georgia: Solomon H. Roe 41 farmer, SC, Nancy Roe 46 SC, John W. Roe 18 SC, Nathaniel Roe 15 Ga, Rebecca Roe 15 Ga, Wm. R. Toe 13 Ga, Mary A. Roe 11 Ga, Cynthia Roe 10 Ga, Columbus Roe 8 Ga, Solomon Roe 6 Ga, Nethany(?) J. Roe (female) 5 Ga, Abraham Roe 3 Ga.

 

(x). Nathaniel Tatum (~1780 North Carolina to ~1862 Dalton, Whitfield County, Georgia), son of John Tatum (~1755-1824).   The 1810 Buncombe County, North Carolina census is a critical element in defining this Nathaniel Tatum, but this is not proven with absolutely certainty.   His 1850 and 1860 census records, if correctly identified, allow us further reconstruct his family.   Name or names of Nathaniel Tatum’s wife(s) is not known at this time.  Additional research is needed to confirm this family line. 

 

Nathaniel Tatum’s sons – (likely) William Tatum (b. 1805), (probably) James Tatum (b. 1809), (possibly) Riley Tatum (b. 1815), and Edward Tatum (b. 1818) were born in North Carolina, according to their census records.  Given this is correct, Nathaniel Tatum lived mostly in North Carolina until about 1818+.    Cecilie Gaziano mentions that the North Carolina – South Carolina had a boundary problem that shifted with Buncombe County.  ^^    This did affect some inhabitants who would found on both sides. 

^^ Email courtesy Cecilie Gaziano 30 October 2015. 

 

Buncombe County, North Carolina recorded on 13 August 1819 that Haley Tatum (~1751 to 1819), son of George Tatum (1721/30 to 1801 Rowan Co. NC) deeded Buncombe land to his son Hardy Tatum (20 September 1793 to 6 June 1863 Dade County, Georgia).  Both are well known and this writer does not believe they will interfere with the reconstruction of Nathaniel Tatum’s children.  

 

Details for Nathaniel Tatum (~1780 to 1860+ Whitfield County, Georgia)

 

~1780 to ~1818+): Lived (mostly) in North Carolina, based on the State of birth for his oldest sons.  It is possible that this Nathaniel Tatum didn’t migrate to Pendleton District until after 1818, but the following deed suggests he was in Pendleton District in 1803.

1803 October 29 – Pendleton District, SC: James Rivers of Claiborne County, Tennessee sold to John Tatum of Pendleton District for $600, 300 acres on both sides of Wolf Creek on 12 Mile River, part of several tracts granted James Rice, Josiah Patterson, Road, Tatum, Abraham Duke, James Rice, Reuben Road, and William Marchbanks.  Witnesses; James Jett, Nathaniel Tatum.  Nathaniel Tatum made oath to John Cochren, J.P. 28 December 1803.  Recorded 27 February 1804.  (* White G/471-473)

* Pendleton District, South Carolina Deeds 1790-1806, Betty White, 1982.

(consider strongly) 1810 US Census of Buncombe County, North Carolina: Nathaniel Tatom - 4 males 0-9, 1 female 16-26, 1 male 26-45.   Nathaniel Tatom has no recorded deed in Buncombe and may have been leasing land.  It is also possible that Buncombe was only one in a number of stops before moving to Pendleton District.

1824 December 19 – Pendleton District, South Carolina: According to Cecilie Gaziano,* “The Estate sale for John Tatum was published on Fairview Meeting House.  Hugh Tatum and William Tatum were administrators of the estate of John Tatum.   Nathaniel Tatum owed $1.

1830 US Census of Pickens County, South Carolina: Nathaniel Tatum, 2 female 0-4, 1 male and 1 female 5-9;1 male and 1 female 10-14, 1 male 15-19, 1 female 40-49, 1 male 50-59.   Two entries away from James Tatum (age 20-29).

1830 September 8 – Pickens County: Sheriff’s sale at Pickens Court House: “Land whereon Nathaniel Tatum lives.”

Old Pendleton District Newsletter, Vol. 21, No. 6, 2007.

1836 June 25 – Forsyth County, Ga: Two companies were formed in response to the Cherokee Indian war taking place in South Georgia.  Volunteers for Col. Arthur Erwin, 80^th Regt, 7^th Division, Forsyth (County) Guards were: Rial (Riley-?) Tatum, Nathaniel Tatum, James Tatum, and John Tatum.

Files: usgwarchives,net/ga online.

1840 US Census of Davis, Forsyth County, Georgia:  Nathaniel Tatum 2 males 5-9, 2 females 10-14, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 50-60, 1 male 60-70.  Next to William Tatum (age 30-40).   On same page as a Hugh Tatum (age 20-30).  Next page is James Tatum (age 20-29).     In the same county is Riley Tatum (age 20-29).

1850 US Census of District 38, Hall County, Georgia: Nathaniel Tatom 70 farmer, N. Carolina, M(?) Tatom 63 NC (female); E. Tatom 31 SC (male); L. Tatom 22 SC (female); J. H. Tatom 18 SC (male); H. W (?) Tatom 11 Georgia (male).  (worn/poor census image; some birth states in question – i.e. NC or SC?)

1860 US. Census of Whitfield County, Georgia (P.O. Dalton): J. H. Tatum 28 farmer laborer, SC; Melinda Tatum 27, Ga; Nathaniel Tatum 80 NC, Wm. R. Tatum 7 Ga; Elizabeth Tatum 4 Ga, James N. Tatum 2 Ga; J. M. 1 Ga (male).

 

Projected Children of Nathaniel Tatum (1780 to 1860+):

 

(I – likely). William Tatum (1805 to 1894 Comanche County, Texas).

 

William Tatum was born 13 October 1805 per findagrave.com at Buncombe County, North Carolina (per Texas History) and died 17 February 1894 Comanche County, Texas and is buried at Gentrys Mill Cemetery, Hamilton, Hamilton County, Texas, per findagrave.com.   He married 1^st in South Carolina to __ Barrett, and 2^nd to in Georgia to Rebecca H. Douglass (8 January 1804 to 28 June 1896 who is buried at the same cemetery.  William Tatum’s 1840 Forsyth County, Georgia census links him to Nathaniel Tatum. 

 

Details on William Tatum (1805 to 1894)

 

“William Tatum, the grandfather of Mrs. (John) Herrington, was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina, October 1, 1805, and died in Comanche County, Texas, February 17, 1884.  In 1844 he removed to Alabama, three years later became a resident of Mississippi, and on the 25^th of December 1849, reached Galveston, Texas, with his four sons, - Nathaniel, Thomas, Walter Marion, and James K.  From Galveston he went to Austin County, where he rented land for a year, for the following two years operated rented land in Washington County and then for three years rented land in in Bell County.  In September 1856, he located in Comanche County, where he passed the remainder of his days, and there acquired 250 acres of land on the head-waters of Warren’s Creek.  His house was the favorite resting place for the weary travelers in those early days, and he was one of the pioneer Indian fighters in the section.  In South Carolina, he married Miss Barrett, and their children were Nathaniel, Riley, Thomas, and William, all of whom are now deceased with the exception of Nathaniel, who is living in Indian Territory.  His second wife, and grandmother of Mrs. Herrington was in her maidenhood Miss Rebecca Douglass, who he married in Georgia.  She was born in Knox County, Tennessee, January 3, 1804, and died June 28, 1896, aged ninety-two years, five months, and twenty-five days.  His other child, James Riley, was born September 28, 1843.”

     History of Texas, Central Texas, Vol. 1, 1896 by Debbie Gibson, page 255.

 

1805 October 1 – Buncombe County, North Carolina: Birth of William Tatum per Texas History.

~ 1827 – South Carolina: Married 1^st wife __ Barrett, based on son - Nathaniel Tatum’s estimated birth date.

~1828 and ~1832: Sons - Nathaniel Tatum (~1828) and Riley Tatum (~1832) were born in South Carolina per census records

1830 US Census, if it could be found, would be useful:

~1834 Georgia:  Son - Thomas Tatum was born in Georgia.  

 1840 US Census of Forsyth County, Georgia: William Tatum (30-40) with 3 males 0-4, 1 male 5-9, 1 male 10-14, 1 male 30-40 and no females.  Next to Nathaniel Tatum (age 60-70, and on same page as Hugh Tatum (age 20-30).   Next page is James Tatum.  In the same county is Riley Tatum (age 20-30).

1841 May 30 – Bartow County, Georgia: Marriage of William Tatum to Rebecca Douglass (county record).  Bartow County changed its name from Cass County in 1861.

~1844: William Tatum moved to Alabama for 3 years

~1847: Moved to Mississippi

1850 US. Census of Southern Division, Marshall County, Mississippi: William Tatum 45 SC, Rebecca Tatum 46 Tn., Nathaniel Tatum 23 S.C., Riley Tatum 18  SC, Thos. Tatum 14 Ga., Walter Tatum 7 Ga, James Tatum 5 Ga.

1849 or 1850: “On the 25^th of December 1849, reached Galveston, Texas,” then on the 25^th of December 1849,” and then Austin County for a year, and Washington County for two years, and then Bell County for 3 years.  

1860 US Census of Comanche County, Texas: William Tatum 55 farmer, NC, Rebecca Tatum 56, Tn, Nathaniel Tatum 32 stock _, SC; Thomas Tatum 25 Ga, Walter Tatum 18 Ga, James Tatum 16 Ga.

1870 US Census of Comanche County (P.O. Comanche): Wm. Tatem 65 farming, NC, Rebecca Tatem 65 Tn, Kelly __, 19 domestic servant Tx.  

 

(II and III). Possibly two sons, names unknown, born 1802 to 1810.

 

(IV – probably). James Tatum (~1809/11 North Carolina to 1880+ Forsyth Co, Ga.) married 1^st about 1829 to Susan W. __ , 2^nd to Nancy __, and about 1870 to Lovicia __. 

 

1830 US Census of Pickens County, South Carolina: James Tatum: 1 male 0-4, 1 female 15-19, 1 male 20-29.  Two entries away is Nathaniel Tatum (age 50-59).  

1840 US Census of Davis, Forsyth County, Ga: James Tatum, 2 females 0-4, 2 males 5-9, 1 male 10-14, 1 male and 1 female 20-29.   Nathaniel Tatum (age 60-70), William Tatum (age 30-40) and Hugh Tatum (age 20-23) are on the next page.   Riley Tatum (age 20-30) is in the same county.

1850 US Census of Forsyth County, Georgia: James Tatem 40 farmer NC; Susan W. 38 SC, Moses Tatum 20 SC, Elisha Tatum 19 SC, Daniel Tatum 16 SC, Sarah A (?) Tatum 14 Ga, Winny E. Tatum 11 Ga, Rebecca Tatum 7 Ga, Lucy M. Tatum 3 Ga, Parthenia M. Tatum 2 Ga, Doctor _ Tatum 0/12 Ga.  Riley Tatum – age 31 is several entries away (see Riley Tatum census below).

1860 US Census of Forsyth County: Elias Tatum 49 NC, Nancy Tatum 45 SC, Silas C Tatum 19 Ga, Rebecca A. Tatum 17 Ga, Lucy M. Tatum 14 Ga, Perthia M. Tatum 12, Nancy J. 3 Ga.

1862/63 Civil War: Corporal F. Daniel Tatum wounded at Sharpsburg, Maryland 17 September 1862.

History of Forsyth County, Georgia 1832-1932 by Garland C. Bagley, 1985, 2 Volumes.

1870 Coal Mountain District, Forsyth County (P.O. Cumming): James Tatom 59 farmer, S. Carolina, Nancy J. Tatum 13 Ga.

1880 US Census of Cummings District, Forsyth County: James Tatum 68 NC, father born NC. mother born NC; Lovicia Tatum 45 wife Ga Ga Ga; James Tatum 10 son Ga, Susan Tatum 8  Daughter Ga, Mary Tatum 6 daughter Ga, Nathaniel Tatum 4 son Ga, William Tatum 2 son Ga.   

 

(V – possibly). Riley Tatum (1815/19 North Carolina to reported 1890 Pickens Co. Ga.) married 18 December 1839 Lumpkin County, Georgia (county record) to Nancy Porter (1816-1880 per findagrave.com).   Relationship to Nathaniel Tatum is not as clear here. 

 

1840 US Census of Forsyth County, Georgia: Riley Tatum- 1 male and 1 female 20-29.  Also, in Forsyth County are James Tatum, Hugh Tatum, William Tatum, and Nathaniel Tatum.

1850 US Census of 31^st District, Forsyth County, Georgia: Riley Tatem 31 NC, Nancy Tatem 31 SC, Vanburen Tatem 9 Ga, Martha Tatem 7 Ga, Parthenia Tatem 3 Ga, Hugh N. Tatem 2 Ga.  On same page is James Tatum age 40 NC + wife Susan W. Tatem 38 SC and 10 children.

1860 US Census of Shake Rag District, Cherokee County (P.O. Sharp Top), Ga: Riley Tatum 45, NC, Nancy Tatum 44 SC, Vanburen Tatum 20 Ga, Martha Tatum 18 Ga,  __ (Parthenia Tatum) 16 Ga (female), Nathaniel Tatum 14 Ga, Joseph E. Tatum 10 Ga, Ha__ 7 Ga, John B. Tatum 4 Ga, Seth Tatum 1 Ga.   On same page as Edward Tatum – age 41.

1862 Civil War: Van Duren Tatum, Private 6 May 1862, wound in arm, necessitating amputation at 2^nd Manassas 28 August 1862.

History of Forsyth County, Georgia 1832-1932 by Garland C. Bagley, 1985, 2 Volumes.

1870 US Census of Pickens County (P.O. Jasper), Georgia: Riley Tatum 52 farmer, NC, Nancy Tatum 52 SC, Joseph E. Tatum 20 Ga, Horatio Tatum 17 Ga, John B. Tatum 14 Ga, Self A. Tatum 12 Ga.   Next to Vanburen Tatum.

1880 US Census of Pickens County, Georgia: Riley Tatum 64 farmer, NC NC unknown; Nancy Tatum 64 wife SC SC SC; Joseph E. Tatum 29, Ga, Parthenia 32 Ga, Samantha 14 Ga granddaughter, Johne M. Tatum 10 Ga Grandson, Georgey Tatum 5 granddaughter.

 

(VI). Edward Tatum (13 June 1818 North Carolina to 2 August 1906 Whitfield County, Georgia) - son of Nathaniel Tatum (~1780 to 1860+), married about 1^st about 1855 to Martha  __ and 2^nd to Jane __.    He is found on his father’s – Nathaniel Tatum’s 1850 census.

 

1850 US Census of District 38, Hall County, Georgia: Nathaniel Tatom 70 farmer, N. Carolina, M(?) Tatom 63 N.C (female); E. Tatom 31 SC (male); L. Tatom 22 SC (female); J. H. Tatom 18 SC (male); H. W (?) Tatom 11 Georgia (male).  (poor image; some birth states in question – i.e. NC or SC?)

1860 US Census of Shake Rag District, Cherokee County, Georgia (P.O. Sharp Top): Edward Tatum 41 NC, Martha Tatum 36 Ga, Mary V. Tatum 4 Ga; Shenia S. Tatum 2 Ga, Winney Tatum 1 Ga.

1870 US Census of Whitfield County, Georgia: Edward Tatum 51 farming SC, Jane Tatum 36 Ga Ga Ga, Mary V. Tatum 15 Ga, Henry Tatum 13 Ga, Winnie R. 10 Ga, William Tatum 8 Ga, Nathaniel Tatum 6 Ga, Margaret M. Tatum 3 Ga. 

1880 – US Census of Whitfield County, Georgia: Edward Tatum farmer 62 NC – unknown - unknown, Jane Tatum 46 wife Ga, Winnie Tatum 20 Ga, Nathaniel Tatum 15 Ga, Margaret Tatum 13 Ga, Octavia Tatum 10 Ga, Roxie Tatum 7 Ga.

1900 – US Census of Catoosa, Catoosa County, Georgia: John Rollins 37 and wife Roxey Rollins 27 family includes Edward Tatum 81 NC, father born NC and mother SC.

 

(VII). Lucy Tatum (1828 Georgia), daughter of Nathaniel Tatum (~1780 to 1860+) married in 1850 to David Watson in Hall County, Georgia.

 

1850 US Census of District 38, Hall County, Georgia: Nathaniel Tatom 70 farmer, N. Carolina, includes; L. Tatom 22 SC (female). (poor image; some birth states in question – i.e. NC or SC?)

(likely) 1850 December 26 – Hall County, Ga: Marriage of Lucy Tatum to David Watson (county record).

1860 US Census of Forsyth County, Ga: David Watson 37 Ga, Lucy Watson 30 SC, James Watson 8 Ga.

 

(VIII), Jessie Hawkins Tatum (11 June 1832 South Carolina ???) - son of Nathaniel Tatum (~1780 to 1860+) married 1851 Lumpkin County to Malinda Ann Nealin (county record).    Jessie is head of household with father Nathaniel Tatum in 1850 and 1860 Georgia – see Nathaniel Tatum census records above.  In 1860, he lived in Whitfield County, Georgia.  Unable to explain his South Carolina birth state claim, unless his father briefly lived in South Carolina, but there is no record of this.

 

1850 US Census of District 38, Hall County, Georgia: Nathaniel Tatom 70 farmer, N. Carolina, M(?) Tatom 63 NC (female); E. Tatom 31 SC (male); L. Tatom 22 SC (female); J. H. Tatom 18 SC (male); H. W (?) Tatom 11 Georgia (male).  (worn/poor census image; some birth states in question – i.e. NC or SC?)

1851 September 21 – Lumpkin County, Ga: Marriage of Hawkins Tatum to Malinda Ann Nealin (county record).

1860 US. Census of Whitfield County, Georgia (P.O. Dalton): J. H. Tatum 28 farmer laborer, SC; Melinda Tatum 27, Ga; Nathaniel Tatum 80 NC, Wm. R. Tatum 7 Ga; Elizabeth Tatum 4 Ga, James N. Tatom 2 Ga; J. M. 1 Ga (male).

1870 US Census Whitfield County (P.O. Varnells Station), Georgia: Hawkins Tatum 57 farming SC, Kesiah Tatum 53, Ga, William R. 16 Ga, Elizabeth 14 Ga, James Tatum 12 Ga, Miles Tatum 10 Ga, Jane Tatum 8 GA, Burrel Tatum 2 Ga. 

1880 US Census of Whitfield County, Georgia: Hawkins Tatum 48 farmer SC NC NC; Kesiah Tatum 44 Ga, SC unknown; Winna J. Tatum 17 Ga, Burl. E. Tatum 13 Ga, Luvinia Tatum _ 10 Ga, Lucy J. Tatum 6 Ga, Martin A. Tatum 2 Ga.

 

(IX). H.W. or W.W. (???) Tatum (1839 Georgia), male, son of Nathaniel Tatum (~1780 to 1860+).   Uncertain of initials and name in his 1850 census and cannot pick up his trail. 

 

 

1 - Hugh Tatum (b. 1820/30) of Forsyth County, Georgia

 

1840 US. Census of Forsyth County, Georgia: Hugh Tatum 1 male and 1 female 0-5, 1 female 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 20-30.  On same page as Nathaniel Tatum (age 60-70) who is next to William Tatum (age 30-40) and one page from James Tatum (age 30-40). 

 

2 - 1843 Marriage of Nathaniel Tatum

 

1843 June 6 – Bartow County, Georgia: Nathaniel Tatum to Mary Butler.   Could this be the 2^nd marriage for Nathaniel Tatum (1780 to 1860)?

 

3 - Rebecca Tatum, 1795 to 1880+), Unknown relationship.

 

1880 US Census of Lick Skillet, Cherokee County, Georgia: Robert C. McCall 29 Ga, wife Sarah J. McCall 31 Ga, 4 children and grandmother “Rebbecca Tatum” 85 SC.    Hard to find on 1860 and 1860 census.  Also, could be a Peter Tatum – Georgia descendant – see Nathaniel Tatum `1670 chapter.

 

 

Continued - Jesse Tatum “I” (~1766/70 to 1833) and wife Amy Bird (~1772-1837)

His earliest records are found with Pendleton Tatums in this chapter

 

Jesse Tatum:

Born (likely) Halifax County, North Carolina: birth date range “1761-1770” is from his 1830 census record; ~1766/70 is a closer estimate.

Married about 1787 to Amy or Amora Bird (~1770/74 to ~1837+), and is “Amy, wife and relict of Jesse Tatum” who signs when land is sold off in 1834 in Hickman County, Tennessee. 

Recorded in Anson Co., NC; Pendleton District, S.C; Rutherford Co., Tennessee.

Occupation: farming, rancher and reported to be a Methodist Minister 

Died shortly after oral will in 20 August 1833 in Rutherford County, Tennessee

Parents: Edward Tatum “I” (~1730 Surry Co, Va. to 1810 Pendleton District, South Carolina) + wife Martha.   Amy Bird Tatum was the daughter of John Bird.

Children: Up to seven sons with three born before 1800 and about 5 daughters based on census records. Last child was born as late as 1820.

Brother in Tennessee: Edward Tatum “II” who is about 5 to 6 years older

Connection to Pendleton District’s Jesse Tatum – yes.  Evidence - (1). Sold off the last of his lands in Pendleton District in 1819 and his first record in Rutherford was in 1817.   Wife Amy in both locations.  

Family records: So far, only for Luke Tatum.

Pendleton County, South Carolina land: About 600-690 acres; last sold off 1819

Rutherford County, Tennessee Land Grants: 637 acres total on the West Fork of Stones River, many or most on Dry Fork of West Fork.   

 

Details for Jesse Tatum “I” (~1766/70 to 1833)

 

(maybe not) 1790 US Census of Chatham County, North Carolina: Jesse Tatom, 1 white male under 16, 1 white male 16+, 2 white females.   This could be his first cousin, son of Peter Tatum (ca1735 to 1782).

1790 US Census of Anson County, North Carolina: Jesse Tatum, 1 white male and 1 white female 16 and over.   Anson County’s Jesse Tatum belongs here because in 1797, his deed was witnessed by John Byrd, either his father-in-law or brother-in-law.   In the same 1790 Anson County is his brother Edward Tatum, but not nearby on the census record.

1798 to 1819 Pendleton District, South Carolina - See his Pendleton details earlier in this chapter.

1800 U.S. Census of Pendleton Co, SC: Household #510 is Jesse Tatam with 2 males and 1 female 0-9, 1 male 16-25, 1 male and 1 female 26-44. 

1810 US Census – can’t find. 

1817 April 23 – Rutherford County, Tennessee: Joshua Weaver sold to Jesse Tatum, both of Rutherford County, Tennessee, for $1250, 250 acres of land with plantation on the waters of West Fork of Stones Rivers.  Land granted by patent to John Nolan on 27 June 1793, then conveyed to Nathaniel Pallance, then to Arthur Pearce, then to Joshua Weaver.   Signed Joshua Weaver.   Witnesses: A. Pair_, Nathaniel Roberson.  June Term 1819, Registered 20 July 1819.  (DB M/88)

 

1820 US Census of Rutherford County, Tennessee - following four are sequentially next to each other: 

 

“Jese Tatum:” 2 male and 1 female 0-9, 2 males and 2 females 10-16, 2 males and  1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45, 1 male 45+, 3 slaves.  Jesse has 6 males and 5 females living with him.    Also, previous entry was Charles L. Statham, 1 female 26-45, 1 male 45+, and a number of slaves.

Edward Tatum (Senior): 1 female 10-16,  1 male 16-18, 3 males and 1 female 16-26, 1 male and 1 female 45, no slaves.   Suggests youngest son was born before 1805.

Edward Tatum, Jun: 1 female 0-9, 1 male and 1 female 26-45

Jonathan Tatum: 3 males and 1 female 0-9, 1 male and 1 female 26-45.

 

1824 June 14 – State of Tennessee Land Survey/recorded 20 October 1824: Jesse Tatum for 50 acres, #0043, on Dry Fork of West Fork of Stones River to corner of Tatum’s 110 acres tract.

North Carolina and Tennessee Land Records 1753-1931 on ancestry.com.

 

             Dry Fork of Rutherford County flows north from the Bedford-Rutherford County line to empty into West Fork of Stones River about 8 miles south and slightly west of Murfreesboro.   The town or landmark of Fosterville is near its southern end. 

 

1828/29 – State of Tennessee Land Warrants – early warrants for Jesse Tatum   

(1) #13837, Jesse Tatum, surveyed 10 June 1829, recorded 18 November 1836, for 100 acres on headwaters of Dry Fork of West Fork of Stones River…to a corner of Jno. B. Tatum’s 165 acres.

(2). #13838, Jesse Tatum, surveyed 15 May 1828? and recorded 18 November 1836 for 237 acres on West Fork of Stones River.  

North Carolina and Tennessee Land Records 1753-1931 on ancestry.com

 

1830 Rutherford County, Tn: “Jessee Tatum:” 1 male 10-14, 1 male and 1 female 15-19, 1 male 20-29, 1 female 50-59, 1 male 60-69 (born 1761-1770) – 4 slaves  Next to Mark Tatum and near Luke Tatum in census.

 

1833 August 20 - Rutherford County, Tn: Oral Will of Jesse Tatum per record book: “Questions answered by Jesse Tatum on his death bed.  We think you wish to tell us about how you wish things to be.  Do you want your wife (not named) to have Rose and Harriet (for) her lifetime, and Absolom and Joseph to have the land that you intended them to have.  Do you wish you son John to transact all your business.  Question 1: Do you wish A. Tatum and J. Tatum to have the land that you previously intended?  …Yes.  Question Two: Do you wish your wife to keep Negroes together and all the stock her lifetime for her benefit, (and) at her death, an equal division considered what since have received?   …Yes.   Question 3: Do you wish Joseph to keep the __ mare?  …yes.  Question 4: Do you wish your son John to transact your business?  …Yes.  We do certify that we do believe that Jesse Tatum was perfectly in his senses and in his right mind when the above questions were asked and approbated.  20 August 1833.  Signed: Bbrook, Jacob T. Taylor, John Davinport, Nath’l  Robinson.  Recorded 26 January 1834.”  (Record Book 9/79)

  

1834, September 17 – Rutherford County, Tn:  There are multiple deeds selling off land from Jesse Tatum, deceased.  The following deed #307 is the first one entered into the deed book and is a key to understanding his heirs:

 

Luke Tatum, William Tatum, Jesse M. Tatum, Mary L. Tatum, Absolom B. Tatum, Fanny Tatum, Joseph Tatum, William P. Statham who had intermarried with Sarah B. Tatum and (who is) Sarah B. Statham, heirs and legal representatives of Jesse Tatum deceased and Amy Tatum wife and relict of Jesse Tatum of one part, deed to John G. Tatum of the other part, all living in Rutherford County, Tennessee, 168 acres of vacant land in which the said John B. had the right of occupancy lying on the Dry Fork of West Fork of Stones River.  Witnesses: Deveraux Jarratt, John Edwards, Signed by Jesse M. Tatum, William M. Tatum, Mary L. “x”: Tatum, Fanny “x” Tatum, Amy “x” Tatum, William P. Statham, Sarah B. Statham, Absolom Tatum, Joseph Tatum.  Court 23 September 1834; entered 18 December 1835.    (DB U-280, Deed No. 307).  

 

On the next deed #308, John B. Tatum signs with the rest of the heirs. The widow Amy Tatum also again signs with the heirs on this deed (DB U/282). 

 

1836 and 1837 Rutherford County tax: Luke Tatum, Wm M. Tatum, John B. Tatum, Absalom Tatum, Anny Tatum.   Original tax records are not available for review but the spelling should be “Amy Tatum.”

Tennessee Early Tax Records 1783 – 1895 on ancestry.com

 

Children of Jesse Tatum “I” and wife Amy Bird

Based on heirs of Jesse Tatum “I” selling off inherited land

 

(1). Jesse M. Tatum (1794/96 to 9 August 1874 – death per widow’s pension record).   The first record of Jesse M. Tatum in Tennessee is when he enlisted in the War of 1812 in Rutherford County, Tennessee on 10 December 1812 and served 141 days.   He moved from Rutherford County to Hickman County, Tennessee between 1830 and 1836 and lived about 10 miles south of Bon Aqua Springs and about 1 to 2 miles southwest of the Maury-Dickson-Hickman County line intersection.   His initial “M” is found in a number of Rutherford County deeds.  During the census years of 1850, 1860, 1870, his son Jonathan Tatum and his family lived with Jesse.  

 

Jesse had 3 to 4 marriages.  His 1840 and 1850 census suggests four children – Jonathan Tatum (~1826/27), Mary Tatum (1829/30), James Tatum (1830/31), and Dianna Tatum (1832/33) - were born before 1833 by a first wife, name unknown.  On 24 December 1834, “Jesse M. Tatum” married 2^nd on 24 December 1834 Rutherford County to Martha J. W. Austin (county record), but this is her only record and census records do not indicate they had children.  

 

Confusion exists on his 1850 US Census with the names of Diannah Tatum age 64, born Virginia and Margarette Tatum 56, also born Virginia, who are not understood.   Diannah could be Jesse’s 3^rd wife, but again census records do not indicate any children and she is not on the next 1860 census.     Margarette Tatum is not understood but her birth state of Virginia raises questions of her origins.  In 1860, Margarette Tatum is living in the household of James Moore who married Diannah Tatum, daughter of Jesse M. Tatum.   Edward Tatum “I” who was Jesse’s grandfather lived in North Carolina between 1743 and 1798.  Currently, there is no suggestion that Jesse Tatum (Jesse M. Tatum’s father) lived in Virginia at some point.    

 

On 11 February 1855 in Hickman County, Rev. Coleman Harville married Jesse M. Tatum to Sarah B. (Sallie) Russell (~1816/17 to 27 January 1906), per her widow’s pension application.    Witnesses to this Tatum – Russell marriage were Jonathan Tatum (age 55) and Elizabeth Luckett (age 38) of Lick Creek, Hickman County, Tennessee as noted in her widow’s pension papers on 15 July 1878.    

 

Do note that Jonathan Tatum and Dianna (Tatum) Moore are not specifically named as children in his 1867 will, which leaves open other interpretations. 

 

A question exists whether Jesse M. Tatum had a son named Jesse B. Tatum (born ~1822).  There are two such Jesse B. Tatums (born 1821-1824) to separate.  One lived in Maury/Lewis/Decatur Counties Tennessee (best choice) and the other in Rutherford County, Tennessee – see their details later in this chapter.  However, Jesse M. Tatum’s 1867 will doesn’t mention any Jesse Tatum, but only mentions his wife Sarah B. Tatum, Diannah (Tatum) Moore, and Jonathan Tatum.   The will could miss other living children and finding an 1830 US Census for Jesse M. Tatum could be most helpful.  

 

One 1830 census possibility exists for Jesse M. Tatum.  Edward Tatum, Senior or “II” appears to have a young family living with him in his 1830 Rutherford County census.     This researcher (J. Murphy) wonders if the male age 30-39 might be Jesse M. Tatum?, with female 20-29, and his young family 1 male 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 10-14.    If this is Jesse M. Tatum, this census notes a young unnamed male born 1816-1820 and another young male born 1821-1824 who could be Jonathan Tatum (born 1823).   Who was this male born 1815-1820?   There is a Jesse B. Tatum, born ~1822 (who married Harriet Reed) whose parents are unclear.  He doesn’t quiet fit this missing son born 1815-1820.    

 

Details for Jesse M. Tatum (1794/96 to 1874)

 

1812 December 10 to 1813 April 29 - War of 1812 Tennessee:  Enlistment period for Jesse Tatum, Private in Capt. Travis C. Nash’s Infantry (Riflemen) Company assigned to the 1^st Regiment (Colonel William Hall’s) Tennessee Volunteers for 141 days.   This unit was stationed near Natchez, Mississippi under Major General Andrew Jackson.*   Sarah B. Tatum applied and received a widow’ pension beginning 4 February 1879.   On this pension application in 1871, John M. Hickey of Maury County stated Jesse Tatum enlisted in Rutherford County in Captain T. Nash’s Company and was honorably discharged at Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee.   Witnesses to Hickey’s affidavit were M. M. Russell and (brother) John B. Tatum.

Application and widow’s application for Jesse Tatum and widow Sarah B. Tatum, Sur. Orig. 25958, Sur. Ctf. 16413, Wid. Orig. 24876, Wid. Ctf. 17114.

* online Historic New Orleans Collection, part of William C. Cook Collection; phase two of the defense of the lower country.  Natchez campaign ended March-April 1812.

1830 US Census: Needed, but can’t find.

1831 March 22 – Hickman County, Tn. Land Warrant 11156: Jesse Tatum, 94 acres, bounded by Edward Tatum’s 50 acre tract.

1834 December 24 – Rutherford County: “Jesse M. Tatum” married Martha J. W. Austin (county record).

1836 Hickman County, Tn. Tax: Edward Tatom – 102 acres taxed, Jesse Tatom – 40 acres taxed

1837 Hickman County, Tn. Tax: Edward Tatom – 102 acres taxed, Jesse Tatom -75? acres taxed

1839 March 12 – Hickman County, Tn: John W. Perkins deeded to Jesse Tatum, both of Hickman County, Tn., for $225, a tract/land of 10 acres in Hickman County on Dog Creek, branch of Lick Creek of Duck River…boundary to Abe Shute’s 45 acres tract…  Signed: John W. Perkins.  Witnesses: James H “x” Giles.   Edward Tatum and John H. Giles personally came before me, J. D. Easley, County Court Clerk on 12 March 1839.  Registered 9 April 1839.   (DB K/85)

1840 US Census of Hickman County, Tn: Jesse Tatum – 2 males and 1 female 5-9, 1 male 10-14, 1 male and 1 female 40-49, 1 female 50-59.

1850 US Census of Hickman County, Tn: Jesse Tatum 56 (1794) born North Carolina, Diannah Tatum 64 Virginia, Margarette Tatum 56 Virginia, Jonathan Tatum 23 Tn, Mary Tatum 20 Tn, James Tatum 19 Tn, Dianna Tatum 17 Tn. (page 20, type script)

1857 May 15 and 1859 November 1 – two Missouri State Land Patents: Jesse M. Tatum for 40 acres each in Christian County, 5^th PM Meridian, T26N/R21W/S9 and S28.  SE1/4SW1/4 and SW1/4SW1/4.   Such records are read as T = Township, R = Range and S – Section.  “N” and “W” are north and west.  SW1/4 = Southwest ¼ of Southwest ¼ of section. 

Accession #05500_063 and #M05650.192, Doc # 18997 and 21165, BLM GLO Records.    

1860 US Census of District 4, Hickman County, Tennessee: Jesse Tatum 65 South Carolina, Sarah Tatum 45 Va, J. Tatum 33 Tn (male), E. Tatum 29 Tn (female), M. Tatum 2 (female) Tn, W. J. Tatum 3/12 Tn.

1862 Civil War: 4^th Tennessee Infantry, Confederate: included Jesse M. Tatum, age 65.

US Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records 1861-1865, ancestry.com 

1867 October 22 – Hickman County, Tn: Will of Jesse Tatum bequeaths to wife Sarah B. Tatum all of my real estate lying on the south side of Dog Creek for her use during her widowhood; she giving James Moore and Jonathan Tatum to handle the lands.   Wife to have a horse, a cow and calf, one bed and furniture, all my hogs and sheep.   After her death or marriage, lands to go to James Moore and Jonathan Tatum’s wife and children for their special benefit - Dianah Moore and Elizabeth Tatum.  Josiah A. Biznell to be executor.  Signed: Jesse Tatum.   Witnesses W. H. Dean and Jas. P. Titton?  No probate date found, but his wife widow’s pension application stated Jesse died 9 August 1874.

(WB 1/73, image 50/237 Tn. Probate Court Wills 1795-1927, familysearch.org)

1870 US Census of Post Office of Bon Aqua Springs, District 4, Hickman County, Tn: (very poor image to read) Jesse Tatom 76 NC, Sarah _ Tatom 55 Va., Jonathan Tatom 47 Tn., Elizabeth Tatom 36 Tn., (next name nearly unreadable) Marget? Tatom 14 (f) Tn., Jesse W. Tatom 10 Tn, Mary M. Tatom 4 Tn, Sarah J? Tatom 2 Tn.  (pg 505)

 

            Bon Aqua Springs was the site of a famous old resort and hotel of the same name, with its earliest beginnings about 1840.   However, Tatum’s main lands were described near Dog Creek and Hassel Creek, branches of Lick Creek of Duck River.  Dog and Hassel Creeks are about 10 miles south and a little east of Bon Aqua Springs, and 1 or 2 miles southwest of the tri-county intersection of Hickman-Williamson-Maury Counties.   The landmark of Primm Springs lies on Dog Creek.   On the west side of Lick Creek is “Tatum Creek’ and “Tatum Creek Road.”   DeLorme Maps show Tatum Creek Road running north for about 6 miles to end at Bon Aqua Junction.  Just west of Tatum Creek is Little Rock Mills where one might speculate that John W. Tatum was a Miller.

 

1878 July 15 - Lick Creek, Hickman County: Sarah B. Tatum’s application for a War of 1812 Pension stated she was living on Lick Creek, Hickman County at this time.  She also stated that she – Sarah B. Russell married 11 February 1855 to Jesse Tatum and her affidavit was witnessed by Elizabeth Luckett and J. M. Dial.   Furthermore, her pension application on 21 May 1878 stated Sarah B. Tatum was age 61.   The application did not state Jesse Tatum’s birthdate (or age) and did not name previous wives.

1880 US Census of District 13/084 Hickman County, Tn: Sarah Tatom 59 farming Va, Va, Va; Melinda Tatom 14 niece Tn Tn Tn.  Next to James Moore 50(?) farming, Va, Va, Va; Diana Moore 47 wife, Tn, Tn, Tn, and Robert W. Moore 16 Tn, S. J. Moore (f) 12 Tn, James M. Moore 8 Tn.  

 

Possible Children of Jesse M. Tatum (1794/95 to ~1777) – (i) to (iv).

From census records

 

(i). Mary Tatum (1829/30)

(ii). James Tatum (1830/31)

(iii). Dianna Tatum (1832/33) married about 1855 to James (H.) Moore per will.

 

1860 US Census of District 17, P.O. Santa Fee, Maury County, Tn: J. H. Moore 29 Shoe and Boot Maker, Va, Diana Moore 23, M. A. Moore 4 (f) Tn, M. A. Moore 1 (F) Tn, Margaret Tatum 68 Va.

1870 US Census of District 4, P.O. Bon Aqua Springs, Hickman County, Tn: James H. More 35 Tn, Diana _ More 35 Tn, James More 14 Tn, Martha A. More 11 Tn, Ide J. More 9 Tn, Robert More 6 Tn, Sarah More 3 Tn.   Next to Jesse Tatum on census.

1880 US Census of District 13/084 Hickman County, Tn: James Moore 50(?), farming Va Va Va; Diana Moore 47 wife Tn, Tn, Tn; Robert W. Moore 16 Tn; S. J. Moore (f) 12 Tn, James M. Moore 8 Tn.   Next dwelling is (step mother) Sarah Tatom 59, farming Va, Va,Va; Melinda Tatom 14 niece, Tn Tn Tn.    

 

(iv). Jonathan Tatum (~1823 to 1878/80) married about 1856/57 to Elizabeth _ (1833/34 to >1880+).

 

1850 US Census of Hickman County, Tn: Jesse Tatum 56 (1794) born North Carolina, Diannah Tatum 64 Virginia, Margarette Tatum 56 Virginia, Jonathan Tatum 23 Tn, Mary Tatum 20 Tn, James Tatum 19 Tn, Dianna Tatum 17 Tn. (page 20 type script)

1850 March 29 – Hickman County, Tn: John Tatum and Edward Tatum sold to John B. Groves a 1000 acres of land for $100 lying on the west side of Duck River in Hickman County on the waters of Hassell and Dog Creek….boundaries to Isaac Smith and Hasell Creek.   Signed: “Jonathan Tatum” and “Edward Tatum” (seal).  Jonathan Tatum and Edward Tatum” were personally sworn before me, Clerk of the County Court on 26 June 1850.  (DB N/367, originally old DB N/64).   Do note that Jesse M. Tatum has Jonathan Tatum living with him in Hickman County.

1860 US Census of District 4, Hickman County, Tennessee: Jesse Tatum 65 South Carolina, Sarah Tatum 45 Va, J. Tatum 33 Tn (male), E. Tatum 29 Tn (female), M. Tatum 2 (female) Tn, W. J. Tatum 3/12 Tn.   Believe E. Tatum to be Jonathan Tatum’s wife and M. Tatum and W. J. Tatum to be their children.

~1862/65 Civil War: Hickman County Confederates included Jonathan Tatum

A History of Hickman County, Tennessee, by W. Jerome D. Spence, David L. Spence, 1900, page 490.

1867 October 22 – Hickman County, Tn: Jonathan Tatum is named in the will of Jesse M. Tatum…Wife Sarah B. Tatum to get lands and property; James Moore and Jonathan Tatum to handle the lands.  After her death or marriage, lands to go to James Moore and Jonathan Tatum’s wife and children for their special benefit: Dianah Moore and Elizabeth Tatum.  (WB 1/73, image 50/237 Tn. Probate Court Wills 1795-1927, familysearch.org)

1870 US Census of P.O. Bon Aqua Springs, District 4, Hickman County, Tn: (very poor image to read) Jesse Tatom 76 NC, Sarah _ Tatom 55 Va., Jonathan Tatom 47 Tn., Elizabeth Tatom 36 Tn., (next name nearly unreadable) Marget? Tatom 14 (f) Tn., Jesse W. Tatom 10 Tn, Mary M. Tatom 4 Tn, Sarah J? Tatom 2 Tn.  (pg 505).   Next on census is James H. More 40 Va. and wife Diana _ More 35 Tn. and 4 children.  Diana Moore is Jonathan’s sister. 

1878 July 15 – Lick Creek, Hickman County:  Jonathan Tatum (age 55, last 5 blotted, questionable number), and Elizabeth Luckett (age 38) signed an affidavit stating they were present and witnessed the marriage of Jesse Tatum and Sarah B. Russell on 11 February 1855 with Sarah B. Tatum widow’s War of 1812 pension request.  

1880 US Census of District 4/086, Hickman County, Tn: “Elizabeth Tatum 46 Tn Tn Tn, Jesse Tatum 21 Tn “son,” Sarah Tatum 12 Tn daughter, America Tatum 8 Tn daughter, Diana Tatum 6 Tn daughter, James _? Tatum 3 Tn. son. (pg 286).   Elizabeth, Sarah and Jesse Tatum connect this census with their 1870 census.   Sarah Tatum – mother has moved in with Dianna Tatum Moore, her step daughter.   The first of three Tn’s in Elizabeth Tatum’s census refers to Tennessee birth state for Elizabeth, the 2^nd Tn to birth state of her unnamed father, 3^rd to her mother’s birth state.

 

Children of Jonathan Tatum (1826/27 to 1878/80) and wife Elizabeth.

 

(1a). Margaret Tatum (1855/56)

(2a). Jesse W. Tatum (~1859/60)

(3a). Mary M. Tatum (1865/66)

(4a). Sarah W? Tatum (1867/68)

 

(2). Luke Tatum (1797 to 1850, per findagrave.com from sites including son Alexander Newton Tatum burial in Christian Co, Missouri).  Luke Tatum married 27 January 1820 Rutherford County, Tennessee to Elizabeth Walker (county record).    Findagrave.com reports that shortly after his death in 1850, Elizabeth and her children moved to Christian County, Missouri.

 

1830 US. Census of Rutherford County: Luke Statum (Tatum), 1 male and 2 females 0-4, 1 male 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 30-39 (image 97/200).  Near Jesse Tatum and Mark S. Tatum.

1836 and 1837 Rutherford County tax: Luke Tatum, Wm M. Tatum, John B. Tatum, Absalom Tatum, Anny Tatum.  In 1836 is Jesse M. Tatum.  List from ancestry.com and doesn’t show how close any lived to one-another.

1839 Bedford County, Tn. Tax: Luke Tatum with no details.

1840 US. Census of Bedford County, Tn: Luke Tatum, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 5-9, 1 male and 2 females 10-14, 2 males 15-19, 1 female 30-39, 1 male 40-49.   Has extra male age 15-19 (1821-1825) compared to 1830 census.

1850 US. Census of Bedford County, Tn: Luke Tatum 52, North Carolina, Elizabeth Tatum 54 NC, Alexander N. Tatum 17 Tn, David Scarce 75 Virginia.

1860 US Census of Finley Township, Christian County, Missouri: Elizabeth Tatum 65, widow, NC, Alexander Tatum 27 farm laborer, Tn.  Next to James M. Tatum age 30 Tn + wife Malisa J. Tatum 26 Tn and William Tatum 33 Tn + wife Manda Tatum 30 Tn and families.

1880 US Census of Finley Township, Christian County, Mo:  Elizabeth Tatum 91 NC living in family of James Tatum age 51.

 

Children of Luke Tatum and wife Elizabeth Walker

 

Note: findagrave.com information for children varies, suggesting some information is from family records, but some is speculation.  A revamped list follows: 

 

(i). William May Tatum, Sr. (10 March 1822 to 21 January 1911) married Martha Amanda Landers (29 March 1826 to 18 January 1911), both buried at Ozark Cemetery, Christian County, Missouri per findagrave.com)

 

(ii). Mary Ann Tatum (~1824 to 1880 Missouri) married in 1841 Maury County, Tennessee to Thomas H. Sims (1821 to 1868 Mo).

 

1850 US Census of Bedford County, Tennessee: Thomas H. Sims 29 Tn, Mary Sims 26 Tn, William H. Sims 7 Tn, Susan E. Sims 6 Tn, Sarah C. Sims 3 Tn, James M. Sims 1/12 Tn.

1859 June 1 – Missouri State Land Patent: Thomas H. Sims for 80 acres in Christian County, 5^th PM, 5^th Meridian, T26N/R20W/S33, SW1/4NW14 with NW1/4SW1/4

      Accession M05640_.027, Doc # 25666, BLM GLO Records.

 

(iii). Sarah Jane Tatum (1825 to 1862) is reported by descendants to have married 1844 Bedford County, Tennessee to William Sims.   Also, that Sarah Jane, wife of William Sims was full or part western Cherokee as noted in Sarah Jane Tatum Sims write-up in findagrave.com by Mary Ellen (Fallwell) Henderson on 3 July 2015.   The Bedford County marriage was reported in Civil War files of Henry Clay Sims (ca1844).  Between 1850-1854, William and Sarah Sims moved to Christian and Stone Counties, Missouri.   However, the following census records below suggest a different arrangement.

 

1850 US Census of Bedford County, Tennessee: James W. Sims 26 Tn, Sarah J. Sims 25 Tn. John M. Sims 5 Tn, Henry Clay Sims 3 Tn, James C. Jones Sims 2 Tn. 

1850 US Census of Bedford County, Tennessee: William Sims 32 Tn, Dolia Sims 34 Ga, James H. Sims 8 Tn, William M. Sims 7 Tn, Mary E. Sims 4 Tn, Sarah J. Sims 2 Tn.

1860 US Census of Breckenridge, Christian County, Missouri: Jas. Simes 35 Tn, Sarah Simes 32 Tn, Jno. Simes 12 Tn, H. C. Sims 11 (m) Tn, J. C. Simes 9 (m) Tn, M. Simes 7 (f) Tn, A. Simes 5 (m) Tn, N. Simes 3 (f). Tn

 

In fact, Sarah Jane Tatum married about 1847 to James W. Sims (January 1824 to 14 October 1906 Ponce de Leon, Stone Co, Mo. per findagrave.com).   After Sarah Jane died, James W.  Sims married 2^nd to Lucinda Galloway, 3^rd to Rosa Cox, and 4^th to Salina Davis. 

 

(iv). James M. Tatum (20 October 1827 to 2 July 1896 and buried at Ozark Cemetery, Christian Co. Mo.) married Melissa Jane Landers.

 

1857 May 15 – Missouri State Land Patent: James M. Tatum 80 acres in Christian County, 5^th PM, T26N/R21W/S10.

Accession #M05510_.049, Doc #19529, BLM GLO  Records

1859 June 1 – Missouri State Land Patent: James M. Tatum 40 acres in Christian County, 5^th PM, T26N/R21W/S10.  

Accession #M05640_.091, Doc #25754, BLM GLO Records                      

 

(v). Melvina G. Tatum (4 January 1831 to 5 February 1870 and buried Lunenburg Cemetery, Izard County, Arkansas per findagrave.com) married about 1849 to Robert C. Sims.  The three Sims were brothers.

 

(vi). Alexander Newton Tatum (August 1832 to ?), buried at McCoy Cemetery, Ozark, Christian County, Missouri), married 3 January 1865 to May A. Sanders.  Civil War: Company D, 24^th Missouri Infantry, wounded in action at Pleasant Hill, Louisiana 3 April 1864.

 

(3). John B. Tatum (~1800 to 1870+) married 28 March 1836 Rutherford County, Tn to Sarah B. Morris (county record).  They first lived in Rutherford County before moving on to Obion County, Tennessee with his sister Mary Tatum Stattum or Statham and her family.  By 1870, John is living in Austin, Travis County, Texas.

 

1830 US Census of Rutherford County, Tn: Jno or Jna Tatum: 1 female 20-29, 1 male 30-39   (not close to any other Tatums.  No children by this 1830 census, but might suggest an earlier marriage. 

1836 and 1837 Rutherford County tax: Luke Tatum, Wm M. Tatum, John B. Tatum, Absalom Tatum, Anny Tatum.

1834-1838 Deed Indexes show the following deed sales: (1) John B. Tatum and others to William Tatum (DB U/281), (2). William Tatum and others to John B. Tatum (DB U/283), and (3). Luke Tatum and others to John B. Tatum (DB U/280).

1840 US Census of Rutherford County, Tn: John B. Tatum: 1 male and 1 female 0-5, 1 female 30-39, 1 male 40-49.  Two spaces away from Mary L. Tatum: 2 males 10-14, 1 male 15-19, 1 female 30-39.

1850 US Census of Obion County, Tennessee: John Tatum 50 SC, Sarah Tatum 45 Va, Joseph Tatum 12 Tn, Maria Tatum 10 Tn, John Tatum 9 Tn, Mary Tatum 7 Tn, Martha Tatum 3 Tn.  Next to sister Sarah Stattum and husband William Stattum.

1870 US Census of Austin, Travis County, Texas: John Tatum 71 Tn, Joseph Tatum 32 Tn, Mary Tatum 24 Tn, Martha Tatum 21 Tn.

 

Children of John B. Tatum + Sarah B. Morris

 

(i). Joseph Tatum (1837/38)

(ii). Maria Tatum (1839/40)

(iii). John Tatum (1840/41)

(iv). Mary Tatum (1842/44)

(v). Martha Tatum (1846/49)

 

(4). William M. Tatum (1802/03 to 1860+): William M. Tatum married 14 January 1824 Rutherford County, Tn (county record) to Mary Statham (1802/03 to 1850+).  There is another marriage for a William M. Tatum in Rutherford County on 7 January 1854 to Rebecca E. Swan (county record) which is not understood.   

 

1829: The militia of Hickman County constituted the 36^th Tennessee Regiment.  Names and year of officer commissions included: Lt. William Tatum

A History of Hickman County, Tennessee, by W. Jerome D. Spence, David L. Spence, 1900, page 444. 

1830 US Census of Rutherford County, Tn: William Tatum 2 males and 2 females 0-4, 1 male 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 20-29 (image 91/200).   Next to Thomas Statham and Jane Statham. 

1839 Bedford County, Tn. Tax: William M. Tatum with no details.     

1840 US Census of Rutherford County, Tn: William Tatum, 1 female 0-4, 4 males and 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-14, 1 male and 1 female 30-39   Same page as Joseph Tatum, Absolum Tatum and one page from Mary L. Tatum, John B. Tatum and Thomas Statum.

1850 US Census of Bedford County, Tn: William Tatum 47 NC, Mary Tatum 47 Va, Luke Tatum 17 Tn, Eliza Tatum 15 Tn, Thos Tatum 13 Tn, Matilda Tatum 11, Tn

1857 May 15 – Missouri State Land Patent: William M. Tatum for 40 acres Christian County, 5^th PM Meridian, T26N/R21W/S9.   Same section as  Jesse M. Tatum.

1860 US Census of Fosterville, Rutherford County, Tn: W. M Tatum 57 SC, M. G. 59 Va. L. A. Tatum 25 (f) Tn, Matilda Tatum 21 Tn   Census taken errored with L.A. Tatum.

1870 US Census of District Seven, P.O. Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tn: Mary G. Tatum 71, Va, Matilda Tatum 22 Tn, Eliza Tatum 35 Tn.  Lives next to John Tatum (age 46 or born 1823/24) and wife Sarah Tatum age 21 with 10 children.  

 

Some Children of William M. Tatum + Mary Statham, per census

 

(i - likely). John Tatum (1823/4) who married Sarah __.

(ii). Luke Tatum (1832/33)

 

1861 Civil War: 4^th Tennessee Infantry, Confederate: included Luke Tatum born 1834, age 27.

US Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records 1861-1865, ancestry.com 

 

(iii). Elizabeth Tatum (1834/35)

(iv). Thomas Tatum (1836/37)

(v). Matilda Tatum (1838/39)

 

(5). Marcus Tatum or Mark Tatum (1801/1805 to 1832) is the son of Jesse Tatum, Sr.   Marcus Tatum married 16 April 1823 Rutherford County to Mary Tatum (county record) and lived in Rutherford County before purchasing land in Hickman County.   Parents of Mary Tatum are not known.  Records show interaction with the Jesse Tatum Sr. side of Tatums.  When Jesse Tatum died in 1834, one of the heirs was Mary L. Tatum who is likely Mark Tatum’s widow.

 

1830 Rutherford County, Tn: Mark Tatum: 2 males 0-4, 1 male 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 20-29.  Next to Jesse Tatum (Sr.) and near Luke Statum (Tatum).

1830 October 22 – Hickman County Land Warrant 15889: Edward Tatum, surveyed 23 December 1830, recorded 13 June 1839, for 150 acres on waters of Lick Creek, bounded to Levi Murphy’s (Murphree) 100 acres sold to Mark Tatum.

North Carolina and Tennessee Land Records 1753-1931 on ancestry.com

1832 November 16 - Rutherford County, Tn: Estate sale of Mark Tatum, deceased.  Luke Tatum purchased 3 items, 1 pair of _ and chains, 1 bottle, and 1 chest.  Polly L. Tatum purchased most of the items including in axe, pot and hooks, 3 chairs, basin, set of cups and saucers, coffee pot, smoothing iron, spinning wheel, table, 2 beds, quilt, pad lock.   Burton Acres purchased one bottle.   Daniel Tatum owed a note for 1.98, and Benjamin Duren a note for __.  Jesse Tatum signed as administrator.  Recorded - 16 November 1832.  (Record Book 9/12).   Jesse Tatum could be Jesse Tatum “II.”

1840 US Census of Rutherford County, Tn: Mary L. Tatum – 2 males 10-14, 1 male 15-19, 1 female 30-39.   Two spaces away from John B. Tatum and on same page is Thomas Statum.   She is one page away from William Tatum, Joseph Tatum, and Absolum Tatum.  Mary L. Tatum has 3 males who match the above 1830 census.

 

Possible Children of Marcus Tatum + Mary L. __.

 

(I - probably) Jesse B. Tatum (1820/24) married 1847 Rutherford County, Tennessee to Margarett E. Welch who was about the age of 14 or 15.   Their son - Marcus N. Tatum is a useful clue that Jesse B. Tatum and wife Margaret E. Welch probably belong here.

 

1847 October 21 – Rutherford County, Tn: Marriage of “Jesse B. Tatum” to Margarett E. Welch (county record).

1850 US Census of Fosterville, Rutherford County, Tn: Jesse Tatom 26 Tn farmer, Margaret Tatom 17 Tn, Macus (Marus?) Tatom, 2 Tn.   

1860 US Census of Fosterville, Rutherford County, Tn: Jesse Tatum 38 overseer Tn, Margret Tatum 28 Tn, M. N. Tatum 12 (m) Tn, M. J. Tatum 9 (f) Tn, L. H(?) Tatum 7 (f) Tn, W. L(?) Tatum 3 (m) Tn, T(?). P. Tatum 6/12 Tn.

(a different person?) 1880 US Census of Davidson County, Tennessee: J. B. Tatum farming, 60 Tn, SC, SC; M. E. 48 Tn, Tn, Tn; Jessee Tatum 14 Tn, Rufus B. Tatum 12 Tn, Christenberry M. Tatum, 12 Tn, Ga, Tn grandson.   Beware, children are not a good match in this census. 

 

Children of Jesse B. Tatum + Margaret Welch, per 1850 & 1860 census

 

(1a). Marcus N. Tatum (1847)

(2a). M. J. Tatum (f - 1850/51)

(3a). L. H(?) Tatum (f – 1852/53)

(4a). W. L or T. Tatum (m – 1856/57)

(5a). T. P. Tatum (f – 1860) 

           

(6). Sarah B. Tatum (1806/07) married 1829 to William P. Statham.

 

1829 September 22 – Rutherford County Marriage, Tn: Sarah Tatum to William P. Statham (county record).  Rutherford County deed indexes have William P. Statham and wife selling land to Jesse M. Tatum (DB V/173) and Sarah is named an heir of Jesse Tatum in 1834 deed records.

 

1837 Hickman County, Tn. Tax: William P. Statham 100 acres

1850 US Census of Obion County, Tennessee: William Stattum 44 Va, Sarah Stattum 43, NC, Robert Stattum 15 Tn, Lillel Stattum 13 Tn, William Stattum 9 Tn, Mary Stattum 6 Tn, Josephine Stattum 1 Tn.  Next to brother John (B.) Tatum.   

 

(7). Francis or Fanny Tatum (female) sold 14 acres to John B. Tatum on 12 December 1835.  Signed – Francis (“her mark”) Tatum (DB U/632).  It is not clear whether Fanny Tatum is a daughter or daughter-in-law to Jesse and Amy Tatum

 

(8). Joseph Tatum (1816/17 to >1880+) married 1^st to Jennet(?) _ and 2^nd to Susan J. __ with her maiden name reported to be Jarrot or Jarratt, but unconfirmed.  Lived in Rutherford County, Tennessee with possibly a short interlude in Cherokee County, Texas and ended up in Coffee County, Tennessee.

 

1840 US. Census of Rutherford County, Tn:  Joseph Tatum: 1 male 0-5, 1 female 15-19, 1 male and 1 female 20-29, 1 employed in manufacture and trade.

(possiby) 1850 Cherokee County, Texas: Joseph Tatum 33 SC, difficult to read…Jennet??? or Pennet??? S. Tatum 29 Va. Jesse _? Tatum 12 Tn, Joseph H? Tatum 6 Tn, John W. Tatum 3 Tn (pg 119, unusual lettering)

(possibly) 1860 US Census of District 3, Rutherford County, Tn: (almost impossible to read, maybe…) Jos. _ Statatum 44, Engineer, SC., P. S. Statatum 39 Va, J. H. Statatum 17 Tn, next two __  age 14 and 6, (no first name) Statatum, N.C. Stathum 16 Tn. (printed page 13/b)    

1870 US Census of 20^th District, Rutherford County, Tn: Joseph Tatam, 58 farmer, SC, married with the same year in March, Susan Tatam 49 Va, Joseph Tatam 27 shoemaker, Va, John Tatam 24 Va, Pinkney Tatam 15 Va. Susan Tatam 11 Va. (page 150)

1880 US Census of Sixth District, Coffee County, Tn: Joseph Tatum 63, SC SC SC, Susan J. Tatum 59, wife, Va. Pickney A Tatum 23 Tn, Susan E. Tatum  19 Tn. 

 

Children of Joseph Tatum, per census:

 

(i). Jesse _ Tatum (1837/38)

(ii). Joseph H? Tatum (1843/44)

(iii). John W. Tatum (1843/47) or John H. Tatum

(iv). Pickney A. Tatum (1854/55)

(v). Susan E. Tatum (1860/61)

 

(9). Absalom Tatum (ca1818 to 1850).  Name is also spelled Absolum Absolam, etc.   The middle initial “B” is found twice in Rutherford Co. deed Indexes.  Absolam Tatum married 23 June 1841 Rutherford County, Tennessee to Mary E. Jarratt (county record).  In 1850, Mary E. Tatum suddenly shows up in an US Census of Cherokee County, Texas without Absalom.  She then marries in 1854 as “Mary E. Tatum” to Elijah Earle.  Two land patents in 1855 and 1860 for her sons include an Absalom Tatum who is not understood. 

 

1836 Rutherford County, Tn Tax: A. Tatum, no details.

1837 Rutherford County, Tn Tax: Absalom Tatum, no details

1840 Rutherford County, Tn: Absolum Tatum, 1 male and 1 female 20-29, 1 person employed in manufacture and trade.   His census indicates no children by this date.

(Who is this?) 1850 US Census of Fosterville (District), Rutherford County, Tn: Mary Tatom 40 (F) Tn, Absolam Tatom 22 Tn. Farmer (image 12/22 Fosterville, ancestry.com).  Not understood.

1850 US Census of Cherokee County, Texas: Duvereux Jarret 68 Va, Mary Jarret 63 Va. and their 5 children born Va; followed by Mary E. Tatum 26 Tn, Julian Smith 17 Tn, Jesse W. Tatum 8 Tn, Robt. A. Tatum 6 Tn, Wm. H. Tatum 4 Tn, Fountain P. Tatum 7/12 Tn, Mary V. Dunlap 17 Tn.

1854 January 18 – Cherokee County, Texas: Marriage of Mary E. Tatum to Elijah Earle (county record).

1855 March 1 – Military Warrant for State of Illinois: Edward Sturges, Mary E. Tatum, Absalom Tatum for 80 acres in Livingston County, 025N-007E, s1/2 NE1/4, Section 17.    Such a warrant can take years before it is finalized.

Accession # MW-0864-435, Document #50189, Danville Land office, BLM GLO records.

1860 US Census of Cherokee County, Texas: Eliah (Elijah) Earle 56 farmer, NC, Mary E. Earle 36 Tn, Julia A. Earle 14 Tn, Jesse W. Tatum  18 Tn, Robert Tatum 15 Tn, W. H. Tatum (m) 14 Tn, Fountain P. Tatum 11 Tn, John C. Earle 5 Texas, Rufus C. Earle 4 Texas, Albert F. Earle 3 Texas. 

1860 August 3 – Military Warrant for State of Wisconsin: Joseph Coe, Jesse W. Tatum, Robert A. Tatum, William H. Tatum, Fountain P. Tatum, Elijah Earle, Absalom Tatum for 80 acres; Trempealeau County; Captain Fletcher’s Company Tennessee Militia, 4^th PM, T19N/R9W/S31. S1/2NE1/4.

Accession #MW-0174-110, Document #47150, La Crosse Land Office, BLM GLO records.

 

Children of Absalom Tatum + Mary E. Jarratt

 

(1a). Jessie W. Tatum (1842/43)

(2a). Robert A. Tatum (1844/45)

(3a). William H. Tatum (1845/46) married Emma __.

 

1870 US Census of Beat 3, P.O. Jacksonville, Cherokee County Texas: William H. Tatum 23 farmer, Tn (by himself).

1880 US Census of Precinct 3, Cherokee County, Texas: William Tatum 32 farmer, Tn Tn Tn, Emma Tatum 19 wife, Tx Tn Alabama, Nannie Tatum 6/12 Tx, Fount. P. Tatum 30 brother Tn Tn Tn.

 

(4a). Fountain P. Tatum (1849/50)

 

Part Two: Tatums in Rutherford and Hickman Counties, Tennessee

Continued - Edward Tatum “II” (1761/64->1840) and wife’s name not known

 

Edward Tatum, Sr. or “II”  (sometimes is listed as Senior in Rutherford County, Tennessee)

Born: 1761-1770 per 1830 and 1840 census; a closer estimate is ~1761/64  

Married – yes, about 1785; nothing to suggest a 2^nd marriage

Wife’s name is Sarah __  (~1761/64 to 1840+); noted only once on a 1796 Anson County, NC grantor deed of Edward Tatum.

Recorded in Anson Co., NC; Pendleton Co., SC; Rutherford and Hickman Counties, Tennessee

Died after his 1840 Census in Hickman County, Tennessee

Parents: Edward Tatum “I” (~1730 Surry Co., Va. to 1810 Pendleton District, South Carolina) + wife Martha.

Children: Census records suggest up to 5 to 6 sons and maybe 5 daughters, all born before 1810.   If so, many names are missing.   After 1810, wife appears too old to have children, so that one might speculate that his 1830 census has a son or relative (born 1791-1800) + wife + 2 sons and 1 daughter living with them.

Brother in Rutherford County, Tennessee is Jesse Tatum who is about 5 to 6 years younger.

Family records: Would expect something to exist, but has not surfaced.  Lacking this, family reconstructions are dependent on census, county court house and other sources, making accuracy far less.   Matching children to parents is a major problem here.

Research headache: Hickman County Court house burned in 1864, but most deeds survived from 1807 and court minutes from 1847.   Will or estate administration is thought lost and early marriage records are missing.   If anyone has family records, please do share them with planetmurphy.org.

  

1790 US Census of Anson County, North Carolina: Edward Tatum - 1 white male 16+, 2 w. males <16, 2 females all ages; total household members – 5.   In the same 1790 county census is his brother Jesse Tatum with 1 male and 1 female age 16 and above.  They are not near each other in this census.

 

1791 January 23 – Anson County, North Carolina: James Barker, Yeoman deeded to Edward Tatum, plantar, both of Anson County, 400 acres for 160 pounds NC money, a parcel of land to Lucy’s line, to Charles Bentons post oak.  Signed: James “x” Barker.  Witnesses John Barker, Josiah White, Juratt, Lewis Straum.  Approved Anson 1792 Court. (DB C2/33).  On 26 March 1796, “Edward Tatom” sold this land to John Davis, both of Anson County, for 100 pounds and added it crossed Swans Branch.  Edward Tatum and Sarah Tatum (relationship never defined, but likely his wife) signed the deed.  Witnesses: William Benton, William Maynard.  Entered Anson Court April 1796 (DB E/59)

 

1800 U.S. Census of Pendleton District, South Carolina: Household #502 is Edward Tatam with 4 males and 1 female 0-9, 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 1 male and female 26-45, no slaves.

 

1820 March 9 – Rutherford County, Tn: “Edward Tatum, Sen’r.” deeded to William Leathin, both of Rutherford County, 34 acres for $120 on waters of Dry Creek of West Fork of Stones River, adjoin John Gray and Thomas Blounts corners to Edward Tatum’s plantation.  Signed Edward Tatum, Witnesses – Jesse Tatum, William Wullcin (Wilson).   Entered April term 1827. (DB R/135). 

 

1820 US Census of Rutherford County, Tennessee – following four are sequentially next to each other: 

 

“Jese Tatum:” 2 male and 1 female 0-9, 2 males and 2 females 10-16, 2 males and  1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45, 1 male 45+, 3 slaves.   Also, next to Charles L. Statham - 1 female 26-45, 1 male 45+, and a number of slaves.

* Edward Tatum: 1 female 10-16,  1 male 16-18, 3 males and 1 female 16-26, 1 male and 1 female 45+, no slaves.   Suggests youngest son was born before 1805.

Edward Tatum, Jun: 1 female 0-9, 1 male and 1 female 26-45

Jonathan Tatum: 3 males and 1 female 0-9, 1 male and 1 female 26-45.

 

Speculation might add names to sons, based on 1800 and 1820 census records:

 

One son born 1785 - 1790: Jonathan Tatum (1788/90)

Four sons born 1791 - 1800: Edward Tatum “III,” (1794/95); three missing sons

One son born 1802 – 1804: Daniel Tatum (1801/07)  

 

1830 US Census of Rutherford County, Tn: Edward Tatum (Senior): 1 male 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 10-14, 1 female 20-29, 1 male 30-39, 1 male and 1 female 60-69 (born 1761-1770) – no slaves.   Two entries from Daniel Tatum and 3 entries away from Edward Tatum, Jr.  This researcher (J. Murphy) wonders if the male age 30-39, female 20-29, and 2 young males and 1 young female might be nephew Jesse M. Tatum and his young family.  This is only speculation, however.  If Jesse M. Tatum, this would mean a missing unnamed son, born 1816 to 1825.

1831 January 25 Rutherford County Land Warrant 10304: Edward Tatum, Sr., 55 acres on West Fork of Stone River.

North Carolina and Tennessee Land Records 1753-1931 on ancestry.com

1831 February to April – Rutherford County: Edward Tatum Sen’r of Rutherford County sold three deeds, one being 62 acres on Dry Fork/West Fork/Stones River, 2^nd one 55 acres same area, and the 3^rd 496 acres on the waters of West Fork of Stones River.  (DB S-375, 375, 697)

1840 Hickman County, Tennessee: Edward Tatum (Senior): 1 male and 1 female 70-79 (1761 to 1770) – no slaves.  

 

Children of Edward Tatum, Sr. or “II”.

 

(1). Edward Tatum, Jr. or “III” (1794/95 to 1859+) married about 1818/19 as suggested by his 1820 census.   Elizabeth _ (1793/94 to beyond 1850+) is the only known wife.   They lived in Rutherford and Hickman Counties, Tennessee.   In 1854, Edward Tatum sold off 730 acres of land and his trail is lost.

 

1820 US Census of Rutherford County, Tennessee: Edward Tatum, Jun: 1 female 0-9, 1 male and 1 female 26-45.  Suggests no son born before this census.

1830 US Census of Rutherford County, Tn: Edward Tatum (Jr.): 3 females 0-4, 3 females and 1 male 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 30-39 (1791-1800). 

 

He is two entries from Daniel Tatum and 3 entries away from Edward Tatum, Sr.   Edward Tatum “III” (Jr.) appears to have his first son, name not given, born 1821-1825.  The name cannot be “Edward” since he much later has a son named Edward Tatum, born 1830.  There are two possibilities.  (1). Jesse B. Tatum (~1822/23) who married Harriet E. Reeds seems to fit this oldest son.   (2) John W. Tatum (~1821) also appears to be another older son.  If both are sons, one of them was missed in the 1830 census record.   

 

1830 October 22 – Hickman County Land Warrant 15889: Edward Tatum, surveyed 23 December 1830, recorded 13 June 1839, for 150 acres on waters of Lick Creek, bounded to Levi Murphy’s (Murphree) 100 acres sold to Mark Tatum.

North Carolina and Tennessee Land Records 1753-1931 on ancestry.com

1831 March 22 – Hickman County, Tn. Land Warrant 11156: Jesse Tatum, 94 acres, bounded by Edward Tatum’s 50 acre tract.   Probably belongs here with Edward Tatum “III” and notice he is living next door to his cousin Jesse M. Tatum.  

North Carolina and Tennessee Land Records 1753-1931 on ancestry.com

1836 Hickman County, Tn. Tax: Edward Tatom 102 acres taxed, Jesse Tatom – 40 acres taxed.

1837 Hickman County, Tn. Tax: Edward Tatom – 102 acres taxed, Jesse Tatom -75? acres taxed

1840 US Census of Hickman County, Tn: Edward Tatum (Junior): 1 female 0-4, 2 males 5-9, 4 females 10-14, 1 male and 2 females 15-19, 1 male and 1 female 40-49.  

 

Note that this census states one son was born 1821-1825, but could another have left the house by 1840?    Census records suggest two additional sons were born 1831 to 1835, one of which should be Edward L. Tatum on 6 October 1831 and the other is probably Isaiah Tatum, born 1836/37 whose age is slightly off in the 1840 census. 

 

1850 US Census of Hickman County, Tn: Edward Tatum 55 NC (1794/95), Elizabeth Tatum 56 NC, Martha Tatum 22 Tn, Mary Tatum 20 Tn, Zilpha Tatum 18 Tn (female), Elizabeth Tatum 16 Tn, Edward Tatum 19 Tn, Isaiah Tatum 13 Tn.  (typed page 67b)

1850 March 29 – Hickman County, Tn: John Tatum and Edward Tatum sold to John B. Groves a 1000 acres of land for $100 lying on the west side of Duck River in Hickman County on the waters of Hassell and Dog Creek….boundaries to Isaac Smith and Hasell Creek.   Signed: “Jonathan Tatum” and “Edward Tatum” (seal).  Jonathan Tatum and Edward Tatum” were personally sworn before me, Clerk of the County Court on 26 June 1850.  (DB N/367, from old DB N/64).  

1850 November 15 – Hickman County, Tn: Edward Tatum deeded to John W. Tatum 207 acres by survey for $150 in District 4 of Hickman County…land crossing Morrison Fork of Lick Creek.  Signed: Edward Tatum.  Witnesses: P. G. Smith, John A. Lawson. Court 15 November 1850.  (DB N/393 from old DB N/156)

1852 January 10 – Hickman County, Tn:  John Peregin deeded to Edward Tatum 240 acres of land in District 4 of Hickman County for $27.53 ½ which bounded on land “wherein Edward Tatum now lives” at the head of a spring of the Lick Fork of Lick Creek, north of Duck River. (DB O/524)

1854 April 13 – Hickman County, Tn: Edward Tatum deeded to John W. Tatum 240 acres for $250, land by survey 29 June 1829 in Hickman County on the north side of Duck River in the Lick Fork of Lick Creek…adjacent Daniel Overbys, to Vaughns line… to Tidwells Lines.  13 April 1854.  Signed: Edward Tatum and registered the same day (DB O/525). 

 

On the same day, Edward Tatum sold three more tracts totaling 490 acres in District 4 of Hickman County.   One hundred of these acres had been sold by Levi Murphree to Mark Tatum which was near the Nashville Road.  Signed: Edward Tatum.  Registered 11 July 1854.  (DB O/526)

 

1854 June 23 filed – Hickman County, Tn:  State of Tennessee land grant to Edward Tatum registered 12 July 1854, for a parcel of 1180 acres of land by survey 26 February 1854 lying in Hickman County on the north side of Duck River on the waters of Lick Creek. Recorded in Occupant Grant Book No. 8, page 325 (DB O/558).   Yes, that’s 1180 acres!   

1859 – Hickman County Land Survey and Grant #number not listed:  Edward Tatum and James McCord Heirs, survey 16 December 1859, recorded 4 October 1860, for 412 acres of Mirrises Fork of Lick Creek, bounding Sampson Cook, heirs of Pleasant Russell, James Livers line, Temfy Millers line, James H. Lyles.

 

Some Children of Edward Tatum “III” or Jr. per census (i) to (viii)

Oldest son, John W. Tatum, will be placed last

 

(i). Martha Tatum (1827/28)

(ii) Mary Tatum (1829/30)

(iii). Zilpha Tatum (1831/32)

(iv). Elizabeth Tatum (1833/34)

(v). Edward L. Tatum (6 October 1831 to 7 July 1910 and buried Freeman Cemetery, Dickson County, Tn per findagrave.com) married 4 November 1861 Williamson County, Tn (county record) to Martha E. Childress (24 December 1836 to beyond 1880) and buried same cemetery).  In 1850 and 1860, Edward L. Tatum was living with Jesse B. Tatum who may or may not be his brother.

 

Details for Edward L. Tatum + Martha E. Childress

 

1850 US Census of Maury County, Tn: Jesse B. Tatum 29 farmer Tn, Harriet E. Tatum 18 Tn, Edward L. Tatum 18 Tn, William T. Tatum 1 Tn.  Notice that Edward L. Tatum appears to be a brother who was born 1831/32.   He matches Edward Tatum (1830/31), son of Edward Tatum, Jr. or “II.”    This is our best clue that this Jesse B. Tatum belongs here.

1854 February 10 – Military Warrant for State of Illinois: Asa R. Palmer, Edward L. Tatum, Allen A. Tatum, Francis A. Tatum, Isaiah Tatum for 160 acres, Champaign County, 3^rd Meridian, T21N/R9E,S5 SE1/4.    Parents of Allen A. Tatum and Francis A. Tatum are not understood.

Accession # Mn-0828-496, Document 24015, Danville Land office, BLM GLO records.

1860 US Census of Maury County, Tn: J. B. Tatum 37 farmer, Tn, H.E. Tatum 27 Tn, W. T. Tatum 11 (m) Tn, S. R. Tatum 7 (f) Tn, S. E. Tatum 5 (f) Tn, S. A. Tatum 4 (m) Tn, J. D. Tatum 3 (m) Tn, M.H.M. (female but should be male) 1, Tatum Tn, E. L. Tatum 27 (m) Tn.

~1862: Civil War Confederate application at Dickson County, Tn: Ed. L. Tatum in 6^th (Wheeler’s) Calvary, Tennessee.  Details not seen. 

1880 US Census of 8^th District, Dickson County, Tn: Edward Tatum 49, Tn, Tn NC, Martha Tatum 40 Tn Tn Tn, Edward Tatum 17 Tn, Charles Tatum 16 Tn, Lulie Tatum 13 Tn.  (page 354B)

1891 District 12, Wilson County Voter’s List: E. L Tatum.

1900 US Census of District 8, Dickson County, Tn: (all born Tn) Charles Tatum Feb. 1864, 36, married 12 years, farmer; Sarah Tatum wife August 1864, 35, married 12 years, 2 children and 2 living; Preston C. Tatum Feb. 1889, 11; James H. Tatum June 1890, 9; Edward L. Tatum, father, October 1831, 68, Widower, Tn Va NC.

1910 US Census of District 8, Haywood Ferry Road, Cheatham Tn: (All born Tn) Edward P. Tatum 50, married 12 years, Ophelia A. Tatum 33, married 12 years, 4 children, 4 living, Sterling E. Tatum 11, L. J. Tatum (m) 6, Annah L. Tatum 4, Lorretta Tatum 4/12, Edward L. Tatum 78, father, widower, Tn Va NC  

 

Some Children of Edward L. Tatum (1831-1910) + Martha E. Childress

 

(1a). Edward P. Tatum (1860)

(2a). Charles Tatum (1864)

(3a). Lillie Tatum (1866/67)

 

Continued – Children of Edward Tatum “III” (~1794 to ~1859+) and wife Elizabeth __

 

(vi). Isaiah Tatum (1836/37) is from his father’s 1850 census.

 

1854 February 10 – Military Warrant for State of Illinois: Asa R. Palmer, Edward L. Tatum, Allen A. Tatum, Francis A. Tatum, Isaiah Tatum for 160 acres, Champaign County, 3^rd Meridian, T21N/R9E,S5 SE1/4.  

Accession # Mn-0828-496, Document 24015, Danville Land office, BLM GLO records.

 

(vii). (possibly) Jesse B. Tatum (~1822/23 to >1880+) married 1 July 1847 Maury County, Tn., to Harriet E. Reeds (county record).  Best clue that he belongs here is his two census records with Edward L. Tatum, who could be his brother.   Further clues linking him here need to be found.

 

Details for Jesse B. Tatum + wife Harriet E. Reeds

 

1850 US Census of Maury County, Tn: Jesse B. Tatum 29 farmer Tn, Harriet E. Tatum 18 Tn, Edward L. Tatum 18 Tn, William T. Tatum 1 Tn.  Notice that Edward L. Tatum appears to be a brother, but this relationship is not absolutely certain.  

1860 US Census of Maury County, Tn: J. B. Tatum 37 farmer, Tn, H.E. Tatum 27 Tn, W. T. Tatum 11 (m) Tn, S. R. Tatum 7 (f) Tn, S. E. Tatum 5 (f) Tn, S. A. Tatum 4 (m) Tn, J. D. Tatum 3 (m) Tn, M.H.M. (female but should be male) 1, Tatum Tn, E. L. Tatum 27 (m) Tn.

1870 US Census of Lewis County, Tennessee: J.B. Tatum 48 Tn, Hariet E. Tatum 38 Tn, Sarah E. Tatum 18 Tn, S. A. Tatum (f) 16 Tn, John D. Tatum 14 Tn, Miles H. Tatum 12 Tn, Mary E. Tatum 10, Felix H. Tatum 9 Tn, Faney H. Tatum 7 Tn, R. L. Tatum (m) 5 Tn, Irily O. Tatum (f) 3 Tn, Ophilia F. Tatum 1 Tn

1880 US. Census of Decatur County, Tennessee: Jesse B. Tatum 57 Tn, NC, Tn; Harriet E. Tatum 48, Tn Tn Tn, Susan A. Tatum 26 Tn, John D. Tatum 24 Tn, Felix H. Tatum 19 Tn, Francis H. Tatum (f) 17 Tn, Robert L. Tatum 15 Tn, Ittally O. Tatum 13 Tn, Ophelia F. Tatum 11 Tn, Jesse K. Tatum 7 Tn, Mille H. Tatum 22 Tn son.   Next to Willard Tatum 32 Tn and wife Elizabeth J. Tatum 25 Tn.

 

Children of Jesse B. Tatum + Harriet E. Reed (1a) to (12a)

 

(1a). William Tatum or Willard T. Tatum (1848/49), (2a). S. R. Tatum (f – 1853/53), (3a). Sarah. E. Tatum (1854/55), (4a). Susan. A. Tatum (1855/56), (5a). John D. Tatum (1855/56), (6a). Miles H. Tatum (1857/58), (7a). Mary E. Tatum (1859/60), (8a). Felix H. Tatum (1860/61), (9a). Francis (Fanny) H. Tatum (f – 1862/63), (10a). Robert L. Tatum (1864/65), (11a). Ittally or Irily(?) O. Tatum (1866/67), (12a). Ophelia F. Tatum (1868/69), (12a). Jesse K. Tatum (1872/73)

 

Continued – Children of Edward Tatum “III” (~1794 to ~1859+) and wife Elizabeth __

 

(viii - probably) John W. Tatum (16 August 1821 to 25 July 1891 Hickman Co., Tn. and buried Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Hickman Co. per findagrave.com) and wife Hannah G. McCoy (29 August 1822 to 11 April 1893, same cemetery).  John W. Tatum was a farmer and miller who lived in Hickman County, Tennessee.  Some public member trees on ancestry.com name John W. Tatum’s father to be Jesse Tatum, but which one is not indicated.   However, when the oldest Jesse Tatum’s (1766/70 to 1833) died, the division and sale of his property did not include John W. Tatum.   Believe these public member trees have confused Jonathan Tatum or John B. Tatum with John W. Tatum.

 

On the next page of John W. Tatum’s 1850 Hickman County census is Mary Tatum (1827/28) and son James Tatum (1848/49) whose origins are not known, living in the family of Jesse C. Peeler (age 62) and Margarette Peeler (age 34) + 3 young children.  This Mary Tatum could be a widow to a brother of John W. Tatum.    In 1840, Jesse C. Peeler and family are on the same census page as Jesse Tatum.  

 

Details for John W. Tatum + wife Hannah G. McCoy

 

1850 US Census of Hickman County, Tennessee: John W. Tatum 28 Tn, Hannah Tatum 27 Tn, Nancy Tatum 5 Tn, James Tatum 2 Tn, Jesse Tatum 7/12 Tn, Wm. McCloud 14 Tn. (typed page 22 B)

1850 November 15 – Hickman County, Tn: Edward Tatum deeded to John W. Tatum 207 acres by survey for $150 in District 4 of Hickman County…land crossing Morrison (or Harrison’s) Fork of Lick Creek.  Signed: Edward Tatum.  Witnesses: P. G. Smith, John A. Lawson. Court 15 November 1850.  (DB N/393 from old DB N/156).  On 2 February 1852, John Tatum sold this land to Thos. R. Russell.

1854 April 13 – Hickman County, Tn: Edward Tatum deeded to John W. Tatum 240 acres for $250, land by survey 29 June 1829 in Hickman County on the north side of Duck River in the Lick Fork of Lick Creek…adjacent Daniel Overbys, to Vaughn’s line… to Tidwell’s line.  13 April 1854.  Signed: Edward Tatum and registered the same day.  (DB O/525)

1857 December 7 – Hickman County, Tn: John Tatum deeded to J. W. Shaw 254 acres by survey 28 June 1847, on the north side of Duck River on the waters of Lick Creek.  Signed: John W. Tatum. Witnesses - Harry L. Lyle and J. M. Goven.  Registered 27 December 1857 (DB P/504)

1870 US Census of District 4, P.O. Bon Aqua Springs, Hickman Co., Tn: John Tatom 49 farmer Tn, Hannah R. Tatom 48 Tn, Nancy _?_ Tatom 22 Tn, James E? Tatom 21 Tn, John L. Tatom Tn, William I. Tatom 16 Tn, Thomas B. Tatom 15 Tn, Henry S. Tatom 11 Tn, (separate house, same property) Joseph A. Fox 29 farmer Tn, Oley L. Fox 29 female) Tn, William L. H. Fox 3 Tn, (separate house, same property) James McCoy 78 NC.  

1880 US Census of District 4, Hickman Co., Tn: John Tatum 58 Miller, Tn, Tn, Tn, Anna Tatum 57 Tn Tn NC, (separate house, same property) James H. McCoy 88 father-in-law, NC, NC, NC.

 

(2 – likely) Jonathan Tatum (born 1788/90 and last noted living in 1860 Mississippi), son of Edward Tatum “II” (1761/64 to >1840+), married about 1812/14 to Mary __, her maiden is possibly Barclay.   They lived in Tennessee from 1818 to 1829, Alabama 1832-1835, and finally settled in Mississippi by 1840.    The 1850 census gives us our best view of the states where their children were born.

 

Details for Jonathan and Mary Tatum

 

(consider) 1814 April 4 or 13 Madison County, Alabama Territory: Marriage of Jonathan Tatum to Polly Barclay (county record).    The timing and uncommon first name makes this a possibility.

1820 US Census of Rutherford County, Tennessee: Jonathan Tatum: 3 males and 1 female 0-9, 1 male and 1 female 26-45.

1830 US Census – can’t find.  

1840 US Census of Itawamba, Mississippi: Jonathan Tatam - 2 males 0-4, 1 male and 1 female 5-9, 2 males and 1 female 10-14, 1 male 15-19, 1 male and 1 female 50-59.     

1850 US Census of Itawamba, Mississippi: Jonathan Tatom 60 SC, Mary Tatom 55 Va, William Tatom 32 Tn, Henry Tatom 32 Tn, Wesley Tatom 21 Tn, Angeline Tatom 17 Al, James Tatome 15 Al, Elizabeth Fenby 25 Al. 

1860 US Census of Oak Farm Township, Itawamba Mississippi: Jonathan Tatom 72 farmer NC, Mary Tatom 62 Va.

 

Some Children of Jonathan + Mary Tatum; Middle initials are needed

 

(1a). William Tatum or Tatom 1817/18 Tennessee

(2a). Henry Tatum or Tatom 1817/18 Tennessee

(3a). Wesley Tatum or Tatom 1828/29 Tennessee

(4a). Angeline Tatum or Tatom 1832/33 Alabama

(5a). James Tatum or Tatom 1834/35 Alabama

 

(3). Daniel Tatum (1801/07 to __) married about 1826, based on his 1830 census. Names of his children and wife are not known.  He moved on to Hickman County, Tennessee where his trail is lost after 1832.  Grantor deed Index for Rutherford County show Daniel Tatum selling land (DB T/261) but Deed Book T is missing from familysearch.org microfilms.   A possible wife might be Mary Tatum Davidson who is detailed in the “Unplaced Tatums of Rutherford and Hickman Counties” at the end of this chapter.   A link connecting her to Daniel Tatum is missing, although the timing is excellent.

 

Details for Daniel Tatum (1801/07 to __)

 

1824 – State of Tennessee Land Survey and Warrant 884 in Rutherford County:  Daniel Tatum, surveyed 26 July 1824, recorded 22 June 1825, for 50 acres, West Fork of Stone River, adjacent Edward Tatum’s line.

North Carolina and Tennessee Land Records 1753-1931 on ancestry.com  

1830 US Census of Rutherford County, Tn: Daniel Tatum: 2 males 0-5, 1 male and 1 female 20-29, 1 female 40-49.   Next to Edward Tatum, Sr. and 2 places from Edward Tatum, Jr.  If census is correct, Daniel Tatum had two sons born 1825 to 1830.

1832 November 16 – Rutherford County, Tn: Estate sale of Mark Tatum, deceased.  Luke Tatum purchased 3 items, 1 pair of _ and chains, 1 bottle, and 1 chest.  Polly L. Tatum purchased most of the items including in axe, pot and hooks, 3 chairs, basin, set of cups and saucers, coffee pot, smoothing iron, spinning wheel, table, 2 beds, quilt, pad lock.   Burton Acres purchased one bottle.   Daniel Tatum owed a note for 1.98, and Benjamin Duren a note for __.  Jesse Tatum signed as administrator.  Recorded – 16 November 1832.  (Record Book 9/12)

1832 December 13 – Hickman County, Tn: William Geames (or Gemes) deeded two tracts of land in HIckman County to Daniel Tatum, both of Hickman County, Tennessee, (1). 100 acres for $50 on the waters of Lick Creek. (2). 300 acres on the waters of Lick Creek.  Signed first deed as William “x” Geames and 2^nd deed as William (x) Gemes.  Witnesses were William Howell and Edward Tatum both times.  Registered (1) 21 December 1850 and (2) 9 February 1851.  (old DB N/161 & 213, new DB N/408 and 409) 

 

 

(1). Sarah S. Tatum – Parents need identification

 

1845 May 25 – Rutherford County, Tn: Marriage of Sarah S. Tatum to William R. Smith (county record). 

1850 US. Census of Fosterville, Rutherford County, Tn: Wm. R. Smith 28 NC, Sarah Smith 22 Tn, John W. Smith 1 Tn.

 

(2). Mary Tatum Davidson (1805/06); Presumed Children – Allen Tatum (1833/34) and Francis Tatum (1835/36).  Husband needs identification.

 

The following Mary Davidson, Allen A. Tatum and Francis Tatum are not understood.  A possible connection might be Daniel Tatum (1801/07), but bridging evidence is missing.   Mary, Allen and Francis could also be Tatoms, as George W. Tatum or Tatom (1804/05) and Abner Tatum or Tatom (1806/07) have already migrated to 1850 Hickman County.*   However Mary Davidson is nowhere near them in the census records and much closer to Jesse Tatum clan.   In addition, Isaiah Tatum and Edward L. Tatum show up in the 1854 Military Warrant as co-owners with Allen and Francis Tatum.   This suggests a close relationship.  No reason is given why it is a military warrant and not a standard land warrant.

* ancestry.com 1850 US Census of Hickman County, Tn., printed page 80b and 84a.

 

1850 US Census of Hickman County, Tn: Josiah Davidson 84 farmer Va., Mary Davidson 44 NC, Allen A. Tatum 16 Tn., Francis Tatum (f) 14 Alabama. (typed page 26a)  Alabama?

1854 February 10 – Military Warrant for State of Illinois: Asa R. Palmer, Edward L. Tatum, Allen A. Tatum, Francis A. Tatum, Isaiah Tatum for 160 acres, Champaign County, 3^rd Meridian, T21N/R9E,S5 SE1/4.   Edward L. Tatum and Isaiah Tatum are sons of Edward Tatum “III.” 

Accession # Mn-0828-496, Document 24015, Danville Land office, BLM GLO records.

(consider) 1860 US. Of Hickman County, Tn: Salina Gregory 40 (f), widow, Tn with 5 young Gregory children and “Allen V. Tatum” 26 Alabama, “Mary J. Tatam” 16 Tn. (typed page 89B).  Alabama?

 

(3). Mary Tatum (1827/28) with presumed son James Tatum (1848/49).

 

1850 US Census of Hickman County, Tennessee: Jesse C. Peeler 62 NC, Margarette Peeler 34 Tn, George Peeler 6 Tn, Francis Peeler 3 (f) Tn, Mary Tatum 22 Tn, James Tatum 1 Tn.  (typed page 23A).   One page away is Jesse M. Tatum.  Husband needs identification.

 

(4 – likely unrelated). Alford Tatum or Alfred Tatum (1791/1800+ to beyond 1840) is hard to trace after 1840 and needs to be mentioned here.   He is easy to confuse with Rev. Alford C. Tatum (1823 – 1906), who is “Tatom” ancestry and whose father was Ira Tatum (alias Tatom) of Wilson County, Tennessee.  1830 Williamson County has two senior Tatums – Reuben Tatum and John Tatum (both age 50-69), but not near one another.   Reuben and possibly John may be descendants of Benjamin Tatum, alias Tatom (ca1730 to 1811/1812 Virginia).

 

1830 Williamson County, Tn: Alfred Tatum, 2 males 0-4, 1 male 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 20-29.  In same county, but note nearby is Reubin Tatum, age 50-59 who is a Tatom; also Clement Tatum.   

1840 Hickman County, Tn: Alford Tatum: 2 males 0-5, 1 male 5-9, 1 male 15-19, 1 female 30-39, 1 male 40-49.  No where near any other Tatums.     One male born 1821-1825; 2 males 1825-1830, 1 male born 1831-1834; 2 males born 1835-1840.  Not near other Tatums in Hickman County, Tennessee.