Thomas Tinsley Cargill (abt. 1750 - bef. 1831)

Born about 1750 in Lunnenberg, Lunenberg County, Virginia Colony [uncertain]

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Died before 1 Dec 1831 before about age 81 in Pike, Georgia, United States

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Biography

Thomas Cargill Sr was born 1750-1759 according to the 1830 census records, the son of John Cargill and Rachel Tinsley. He was mentioned fifth in his father's will, receiving 200 acres of land. ^[1]

Thomas, Sr. died between 22 Nov 1830 [Buys lot 79 in Pike County, GA from Charles Jordan] and 1 December 1831 [Pike County, GA per a deed mentioning his legatees below].

Thomas and Elizabeth's daughter Martha married John Martin, son of Daniel. Thomas sells land found in Laurens, SC to John in 1802/1803:

16 Mar 1802-12 Aug 1803. Thomas CARGILL Sr. to John MARTIN, son of Daniel, for $100, Lot #9. Wit: Cornelius Cargill, Wiley Birney, Joel Walker. William Mitchell J. P. ^[2]

Research Notes

Thomas CARGILL is on the 1800 census for Laurens Co, SC in Capt. Andrew Burnside's Saludy Regt, Upper Batt. He is listed next to John Cargill, Sr. One male 16-26; one male 45 and up; one female 16-26; one female 26-45; one slave. (So Martha must have married John MARTIN after the 1800 census). ^[3]

A Thomas CARGILL appears on 1820 census for Gwinnett Co, GA. One male over 45; one female over 45; one female 16-26; no slaves. ^[4]

A Thomas CARGILL, SR, of Gwinnett Co, GA, drew land in the 1821 Land Lottery of GA. The land was lot 106 in section 10, Tippins Military Dist, Monroe Co, GA. He also drew lot 185, section 8, Tippins Military Dist, Monroe County. ^[5]

Thomas Cargill was in Pike County, Georgia as early as 1824: ^[6]

Deed book A, pg. 116, 1824, Thomas CARGILL of Pike Co, GA sells to James Whatley and Carrey Strickland of Jasper Co, GA. ^[7]

Deed book A, pg. 475, 1825, Thomas CARGILL and wife Elizabeth of Pike Co, GA sell land to Absolom Echols. ^[8]

1830. Thomas and his wife Elizabeth are found on the 1830 Pike County, GA census. ^[9]

Deed book C, pg. 97, 1830, Thomas CARGILL buys land from Charles Jordan, Lot 79, District 2 of Pike Co, GA. ^[10]

[Copy of deed provided by Jim McMichael. Transcribed by Eleanor Colson]:

Georgia } February the 2nd [?] 1831 Pike County } This indenture made this the twenty second day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty between Thomas CARGILL of said State and County of the one part and Charles C. JORDAN of the State of Alabama and County of _______ of the other part. Witnesseth that the Said Charles C. JORDAN for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and twenty five dollars to him in hand paid at and before this Sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath bargained Sold and by these presents do hereby bargain sell _____ ______ delivers and confirms the Sale of a Certain tract of land which is Known and distinguished in this place of this Second dist of Said county originally Monroe containing two hundred two and one half acres more or less by this number Seventy-nine [79] unto Thomas CARGILE his heirs and assigns all that tract of land forever to have and to hold this said tract or Lot of Land together with all and Singular this ____ ____ and appurtances though whatsoever unto the Said Thomas CARGILL his heirs and assigns to his and theirs forever and benefit and behoof [?] forever in fee Simple in witness whereof I now herewith set my hand and Seal this the year and day first above written Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of . . . Charles C. Jordan {seal}

Elvira Jordan E. N. Brayur [?]

Deed book A, pg. 465, 1 Dec 1825, John MARTIN and wife Martha of Pike Co. buy land from Andrew Battle of Hancock Co., Lot 52, 9th District. (Proof that John Martin's wife was named Martha and thus the daughter of Thomas Cargill)

Thomas Cargill died before 1 December 1831 as legatees John N Cargill [son] and John Martin [son-in-law] sell land received at his death: ^[11]

Deed book C, pg. 334, 1 Dec 1831, John N. CARGILL and John MARTIN, legatees of Thomas Cargill, dcd, sell the east half of Lot 79, District 2 of Pike Co, GA to Youngsett DENDY (Youngsett Dendy later sells this half of Lot 79 to Paschall Collins who sells it back to John Martin 28 Jan 1836) Younsett Dendy was the grandson of Clary Cargill Dendy, sister of Thomas CARGILL.

Transcription by Jim McMichael [Some corrections by Eleanor Colson]:

Georgia } August the 30th Pike County } This indenture made and entered into this first day of December in the year of } our Lord Eighteen Hundred and thirty one between John N. CARGILL & John MARTIN legatees of Thomas CARGILL decd of the one part & Young Sett DANDY of the other part. Witnesseth that the said John N. CARGILL and John MARTIN legatees of said decd for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars to them in hand paid before this Sealing and delivery of these presents Hath this day bargained and Sold unto the said Young Sett DANDY the east half of lot Seventy nine lying and being in the Second district of originally Monroe now Pike County Georgia Known and distingueshed in the place of Said district by number Seventy nine and the said John N. CARGILL & John MARTIN do by these present bind themselves their heirs Executors Administrators & assigns Jointly & _______ ________ finally by these presents to warrant and ______ _______ & the right and titles __________ all and every appurtances thereunto belonging unto the said Young Sett DANDY his heirs and assigns forever to have & to hold _______ from the claim or claims of all and every other person or persons whatsoever to [unreadable] In witness whereof we have herewith set our hand _______ Affixed our seal this day & date _______ above written. Signed John N. CARGILL {seal} John MARTIN {seal}

Sources

1. ↑ "Cargill/Cargile/Cargal of the South and Southwest", Patty B. Myers,1997
2. ↑ Deed Book G, p. 649, Laurens Co.
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1800," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GR8W-XYD?cc=1804228&wc=3V1X-Q94%3A1585150102%2C1585150118%2C1585148307 : 10 June 2015), South Carolina > Laurens District > Not Stated > image 52 of 73; citing NARA microfilm publication M32, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1820," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHLW-N4T : accessed 15 January 2022), Thos Cargil, Gwinnett, Georgia, United States; citing p. , NARA microfilm publication , (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll ; FHL microfilm .
5. ↑ Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas, Jr., " The Fourth or 1821 Land Lottery of Georgia, p. 37
6. ↑ Pike Co, GA deeds
7. ↑ Pike County, GA Deed book A, pg. 116, 1824
8. ↑ Pike County, GA Deed book A, pg. 475, 1825
9. ↑ "United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHGG-MRQ : 15 January 2022), Thomas Crgie, Pike, Georgia, United States; citing 120, NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 20; FHL microfilm 7,040.
10. ↑ Pike County, GA Deed book C, pg. 97, 1830
11. ↑ Deed Book C, Pike County, Georgia, page 334

See also:

• Unsourced family tree handed down to Barbara (Cargill) Easley

• Ancestry Family Trees; http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=45601784&pid=1574

• Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900 Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.Original data - Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files (NARA microfilm publication M804, 2,670 rolls). Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Rec Record ID Number: MH: S57

Acknowledgments

• This person was created through the import of PittsPenn_2010-09-21.ged on 22 September 2010 by MG Pitts.

• Thank you to Gail Willard for creating WikiTree profile Cargill-100 through the import of 85i8r3_66786307rdi3kl35282812.ged on May 2, 2013.