George DeVane (abt. 1765 - abt. 1810)

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Biography

George DeVane, son of John (1730-1805) and Ann (Larkin) DeVane (1733-1819), was born about 1760 in either Bladen of New Hanover Counties, NC. He first purchased land in New Hanover County in 1785 on the east side of Black River from Pettigrew Moore, being 180 acres. He held this land until 1798 when it was sold to Timothy Hatcher. This is probably when he moved to Sampson County.^[1]

George DeVane died March 19, 1810 in Sampson Co., NC.

His wife survived him and moved with some of the family to Alabama.

Spouse & Children

George DeVane married Miriam Treadwell. They had 8 children:

(1.) Elizabeth Ann DeVane(1782-1822) m. Alexander Cromartie (1772-1839)

(2.)Mary Ann DeVane (1784-1859) m.Tryon Smith

(3.) Cornelius DeVane (1790-1850) m. Nancy Robinson moved to West Fla.

(4.) John Treadwell DeVane(1791-1840) m. Edith Parrish move to Fla.

(5.) Felix DeVane ( 1797-1883) m. Elizabeth moved to Monroe Co., Ala # 80840544

(6.) Catherine DeVane (1798-1870)

(7.) Miriam DeVane (1801-1852) m. Nixon Draper Dixon

(8.) Tabitha A. DeVane (1812-1895) m. James Madison Brown

Will

Will of George Devane, Sampson Co., North Carolina, 10 Feb 1810^[2]

In The Name of God Amen. I George Devane of Sampson County being of Sound and perfect mind and Memory (Blessed be God) do this tenth day of February in the year of Our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and Ten, Make and publish this my last Will and Testament, in Manner Following, that is to say,

First I Lend to my Beloved wife Miriam, All my plantation whereon I now live and the Lands adjoining the same during her natural life. Also I lend to her two Negroes, namely, Sam and Loveless during her widdowhood and in case she should marry the said Negroes to be Equally divided among my children hereafter named. Also I lend to her two other Negroes, namely Setira and primas During her natural life, and I also lend to her all my Stock of Cattle, hoggs, Sheep and horses (Except my horse called hawk) and all my Household Furniture and plantation Tools During her widdowhood, and if she should marry, then the above mentioned Stock and household furniture and Tools to be Equally Divided between her and my children hereafter named. Also all the Remaining part of my property personal or perishable not named to Remain in her possession for six years from the date of this my will undivided. Also I lend to her my griss mill and one half of my saw mill during her natural life.

I also give and bequeath to my well beloved son Cornelius Devane all the land and plantation on the East Side of Black River on Wild Cat Branch where my Father formerly lived. Also I give him one horse called hawk.

Also I give and bequeath to my well beloved sons John T. and Felix Devane the plantation and Lands adjoining whereon I now live to be Equally Divided between them after the Deceas of my wife Miriam.

Also it is my will that after the Expiration of six years from the date before mentioned that all my personal property which I have not particularly named and lent to my Beloved wife Miriam for the Term therein mentioned, to be Equally Divided among my children, namely, Elisabeth, Mary, Ann, Cornelius, Tabitha, John T., Felix, Catharine, Miriam and after the Deceas of my beloved wife, the personal and perishable property which I lend her during her natural life to be Equally Divided among my children before named.

And I hereby make and ordain My Wife Miriam and my worthy Friend Alexander Cromartye Executors of this my last will and Testament in witness whereof I the said George Devane have to this my last will and Testament set my hand and seal the day and year above written.

-George Devane (seal)

Signed sealed published and Declared by the said George Devane the Testator as his last will and Testament in the presents of us who were present at the time of Signing and Sealing thereof.

John Herring

Stephen Herring

John Treadwell, Jun.

Notes

The 1790 Census of New Hanover County, NC show George Devane with 2 males over 16, 1 male under 16 and 4 females.

The 1800 Census shows George Devane in Sampson County, NC with 2 males under 10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 2 females under 10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 16-26 and 1 female 26-45.

and neither he nor his widow has been found on the 1810 Census. His oldest son Cornelius DeVane is shown in the 1820 and 1830 Censuses of Sampson County.

Find a Grave^[3]

George DeVane

BIRTH 1765 Sampson County, North Carolina, USA

DEATH 19 Mar 1810 (aged 44–45) Sampson County, North Carolina, USA

BURIAL : George DeVane Family, Sampson County, North Carolina, USA

Parents:

John Devane 1730–1805

Ann Larkin DeVane 1733–1819

Spouse:

Miriam Treadwell DeVane 1765–1836

Siblings:

John DeVane 1755–1802

James DeVane 1757–1840

Thomas Devane 1759–1805

William Devane 1762 – unknown

Tobitha DeVane Davis 1764–1815

Ann DeVane Bloodworth 1766–1860

Margaret A DeVane Parrish 1768 – unknown

Rebecca Devane Giddens 1770 – unknown

Children:

Elizabeth Ann DeVane Cromartie 1781–1822

Mary Ann DeVane Smith 1784–1861

Cornelius DeVane 1790–1850

John Treadwell DeVane 1791–1840

Catherine Devane 1795 – unknown

Felix DeVane 1797–1883

Miriam DeVane Dixon 1801–1852

Sources

1. ↑ Notes of William C. Daniel. Provided to the Treadwell Family Database Project by William C. Daniel. 1998
2. ↑ Will of George Devane, Sampson Co., North Carolina, 10 Feb 1810. Original documents held at North Carolina State Archives, Jones St., Raleigh, NC. Sampson Co. Wills. Also archived online at Ancestry.com: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998, Sampson. Film Roll: "Record of Wills, Vol A1, 1782-1964". Img 58 f 442
3. ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171354067