Isaac Cantrell Jr. (abt. 1763 - aft. 1826)

Born about 1763 in South Carolina

Ancestors

Husband of Charlotte (Forrester) Lawrence — married 1811 in Spartenburg, Spantenburg, SC.,, United States

Descendants

Died after 1826 after about age 63 in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States

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Biography

Isaac Cantrell (Jr) was born 1760-63 in Orange county, NC. He grew to manhood on his fathers farm along Wolf Island Creek, a few miles north of Reidsville, in the present county of Rockingham County.

He married about 1780-82. The marriage may have been in Orange County or in the new County of Guilford. The name of his wife has not been located.

There are a number of land deeds to an Isaac Cantrell in Rockingham county, but an analysis of the deeds and later disposal of the property, indicates that they were deeds of his father.

When his father made the move to the 96th District SC in 1795, Isaac also moved his family. On 30 Dec 1797, he bought land on Buck Creek from Isaac Young for 70 pounds. This was part of a grant to William Jordon in 1788.^[1][2]

In 1800, Isaac and his wife, both listed as 26-45 years of age, were recorded in Spartanburg District SC. The household included one son, 16-25, two sons, 10-15, one daughter, 10-15, thre sons and one daughter under 10 years of age.

In 1807, Isaac sells 100 acres on Buck Creek to David Parris. This land was adjoining some of the same men who appear on other deeds regarding property owned by Isaac including; William Jordon, Joseph Morris, Abraham Nelson, William Morrow. Witnesses; William Morrow, Abraham Nelson, and Edmond Nelson.^[3]

In 1810, he was again listed as the head of household and he was a widower. He was a farmer with one slave, the household included two males and two females 16-26, two males 10-16 and one female under 10.^[4]

He married a 2nd time soon thereafter. Her name was Charlotte Forrester (not totally sure of maiden name). She was born in 1790 in SC.

On 7 August 1811, he prepared a deed to sell 70 acres of land on Buck Creek to Elijah Cantrell for 2. This was the same land he had purchased in 1797. The deed was signed by both Isaac and Charlotte and was witnessed by Archibald Nelson, Ely Cantrell and Leonard Adcock J.P. The deed was not recorded until 13 March 1813.^[5]

Soon thereafter they left SC and headed to the Ky or Indiana frontier. We know they stopped for a short time in Jefferson county, Tenn. We find a record in the Dumplin Batist Church minutes 1797-1860, page 61 8 Feb 1817 where Brother Isaac Cantrell was received by letter. On page 90 12 Dec 1818, Isaac Cantrell requests a letter of dismission. It was granted.

At least two brothers were in KY, two were in Indiana and others were in Warren County Tenn. He was not located on the remaining copies of the 1820 census of TN. A daughter born ca 1819, listed her birthstate as Indiana, and it is a good possibility that they were living there. The next child listed his birth state as Tennessee, in 1820. They were in western Tennessee in the 1820s when his brother John returned from Indiana and settled in Gibson County where he died 1826.

Charlote was a widow in 1830. Five children were recorded at home. In 1840, she was again recorded in Gibson county and the two youngest children were at home. She remarried Charles J. Lawrence 3 Nov 1842 in Gibson County. By 1850 she was a widow again and in that year she was recorded in Gibson county and her household included her youngest son and also the family of son, William. In 1860, "Lottie" was again recorded in Gibson County and she was 70 years of age. She is probably buried by Isaac, wherever that might be in Gibson county Tenn.

Death

It is stated in some genealogical history's he died in 1820-22. If so this can not be my Isaac or Thomas G is not his child. Thomas is in the census with his mother and brother though.?

Date: BET 1825 AND 1828

Place: Gibson County, Tennessee, USA

Research Notes

Isaac may be the child of Thomas or John Cantrell Jr. (1757-1823) (the Miller). At this time there still is not enough documentation to designate his parentage. Of if this is in fact the Isaac born 1763 with the first wife being Emily. He and Charlotte had 5 children that is what is known. [Donna Coleman]

Possible Census Record for this Isaac. In 1820, he had two daughters and two sons in household not 4 sons? 1820 Census; Warren, Tennessee; 4 males under 10.

Sources

1. ↑ “Conveyance books, v. F-H 1797-1803,1805”; FamilySearch (FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS46-BSVR-J), Conveyance books (Spartanburg County, South Carolina), 1785-1911; indexes; Isaac Cantrell 410 acres on Bucks Creek. From Isaac Young. Originally granted to William Jordan in 1788. Witnessed by Berry Young, James Cantrell, and John Young. Book F; Pgs. 49-50.
2. ↑ "State Plat Books (Columbia Series) (S213192)"; South Carolina Department of Archives and History. ; Cantrell is listed in 1800 Plat for John Nelson for 466 acres on Buck Creek, Spartanburgh Co, Pinckney District, Surveyed by James Smith. Date: 6/5/1800. Other people in this record: Cantrell, Rutherford. Places in this record: Buck Creek; Pacolet River. SC Archives.
3. ↑ “Conveyance books, v. R-T 1820-1827”; FamilySearch (FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSQQ-33N7-9), Conveyance books (Spartanburg County, South Carolina), 1785-1911; indexes; Isaac Cantrell: 100 acres on Buck Creek to David Parris. Book T; Pg. 44.
4. ↑ 1810 United States Federal Census Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. Original data - Third Census of the United States, 1810. (NARA microfilm publication M252, 71 rolls). Roll: 61; Page: 433; Image: 00346; Family History Library Film: 0181420
5. ↑ “Conveyance books, v. L-N 1807-1813”; FamilySearch (FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSHM-98GB), Conveyance books (Spartanburg County, South Carolina), 1785-1911; indexes; 1811 Isaac Cantrell: sold 70 acres to Elijah Cantrell on Buck Creek. Book N; Pgs. 262-263.

• Source: 1820 United States Federal Census Publication: Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.Original data - Fourth Census of the United States, 1820. (NARA microfilm publication M33, 142 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record G. Page: 302; NARA Roll: M33_122; Image: 266.

Acknowledgements

• Cantrell-1341 was created by Donna Campbell through the import of GoodwinCampbell McDorr Family Tree_2015-03-04.ged on Mar 4, 2015.
• WikiTree profile Cantrell-461 created through the import of Lozon.ged on Jul 26, 2012 by Jamie Henderson.
• WikiTree profile Cantrell-304 created through the import of WikiGedcom.ged on Nov 14, 2011 by Darlene Nelson.