Isaac Chauncey Hall (1788 - 1869)

Born 12 Nov 1788 in Clarke, Georgia, United States

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Died 9 Mar 1869 at age 80 in Wilkinson, Georgia, United States

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Biography

Isaac was born in 1788 in Clarke County, Georgia. He was the son of Isaac Hall and Mary Melson . He died in 1869 in Wilkinson County, Georgia.^[1]

He was tax collector and Sheriff of Wilkinson County, Georgia.^[2]

He served in the War of 1812. He was mustered into service about 21 Nov 1814, at Camp Hope near where Macon, Georgia is now located. He first served as Orderly Sergeant for the company commanded by Col. Ezekiel Wimberly. Later as Captain, he commanded the only company raised in Wilkinson County, Georgia. He was honorably discharged at Darien, Georgia on 13 Mar 1815.^[3]

He was a Trustee of the High Hill Academy.^[4]

On April 10, 1848, he deeded the land for the Red Level Methodist meeting house, with reverter clause.^[5].

His first wife was Susannah Ross (1788-1860). After Susanna's death in 1860, Isaac married Cuzza A. Hearndon, widow of George Hearndon, in Wilkinson Co., Georgia on 12 Feb 1861 according to her pension application. He was past 70 when he married the second time.^[6]

His children listed are: William Anderson, James Newton, Martha Jackson, Morgan Brown, Isaac Oliver (b. 1822), Lyman A., John B., Martha, Susannah Francis, and Ann Porter.

His will was never probated. His children claimed he was Non-Compus Mentus.^[7]

BURIAL Red Level Cemetery Wilkinson County, Georgia, USA

Will

GEORGIA, WILKINSON COUNTY

I, Isaac Hall, of the County and State aforesaid, being of sound mind and memory and being desirous to settle my worldly affairs while I have the strength to do so, do make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all other wills by me at any time heretofore made. My land consists of three places; First, the Maiden Creek place, containing 6701/4 acres of land, more or less, Secondly, my Lavender place, containing 308 acres of land, lying in the Third District, rented to the widow Helton for the year 1868. Thirdly, my Irwington place containing 2021/2 acres of land, more or less, which is leased to James Bush until the first of June 1868. I desire that my estate be disposed of as follows: FIRST. That my wife continues to live in the house upon the Maiden Creek place during her natural life and supported from the proceeds of the aforesaid land. My wife shall have all of my household and kitchen furniture and shall be furnished with a gentle horse and buggy. Should she desire to cultivate any land upon the Maiden Creek place, she shall be allowed the privilege. ITEM SECOND. None of the aforesaid lands shall be sold at my death, but when the present term of rent and leases are out, said lands shall be rented or leased continually during the natural existence of my wife. ITEM THIRD. Should there be more stock upon my land than is essential, my Executors shall sell the same and apply the proceeds to their own uses, and should there be an insufficiency of stock, my Executors shall supply the deficiency from the proceeds of the farm. ITEM FOURTH. At the death of my dear wife, all my estate, both real and personal, shall be sold and equally divided among the heirs of my body. ITEM FIFTH. My Executors shall perform all business pertaining to my estate that I would perform the same if I were present. I moreover require that they perform their duties as Executors fully and faithfully more especially towards their step-mother who I commit to their care and protection and that they see that she does not suffer for anything with which my estate is able to supply her ITEM SIXTH. I hereby appoint my sons and son-in-law, my Executors to carry into effect this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I, the said Isaac Hall, to this my last will have set my hand and seal, this 16th day of December 1868. Isaac Hall This will was never recorded but is found in the book.^[8]

Sources

• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11182545/isaac-hall
• History of Wilkinson County, Georgia by Victor Davidson (Ga. C 975.854 Wilkins) pp. 532-533.

• Wilkinson Co., Ga Wills 1817-1920 (Ga. C. 929.35854), pp. 109-110

• WFT Vol. 17, #878

• Book E, p. 274, Deed Book R, p. 766, Wilkinson County, Georgia

1. ↑ Wilkinson Co., Ga Wills 1817-1920 (Ga. C. 929.35854), pp. 109-110
2. ↑ History of Wilkinson County, Georgia by Victor Davidson (Ga. C 975.854 Wilkins) pp. 532-533.
3. ↑ History of Wilkinson County, Georgia by Victor Davidson (Ga. C 975.854 Wilkins) pp. 532-533.
4. ↑ History of Wilkinson County, Georgia by Victor Davidson (Ga. C 975.854 Wilkins) pp. 532-533.
5. ↑ Book E, p. 274, Deed Book R, p. 766, Wilkinson County, Georgia
6. ↑ WFT Vol. 17, #878
7. ↑ Wilkinson Co., Ga Wills 1817-1920 (Ga. C. 929.35854), pp. 109-110.
8. ↑ History of Wilkinson County, Georgia by Victor Davidson (Ga. C 975.854 Wilkins) pp. 532-533.