John Kirkland (abt. 1778 - 1837)

Born about 1778 in Orangeburgh, South Carolina

Ancestors

Husband of Eleanor (Warren) Kirkland — married about 1800 in South Carolina

Descendants

Died 1837 at about age 59 in Edgefield, South Carolina

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Biography

This profile is part of the Kirkland Name Study.

Jonathan received two deeds on 22 June 1805 in Edgefield, South Carolina from his brother, Benjamin Kirkland Jr. 170 acres being part of two surveys for $150; one granted 4 Aug 1788 and crosses the district line on Edisto River adj. lands of Foster, Weston, other sides vacant at time of survey. The second survey was granted 5 Aug 1793 situate in Orangeburgh and Ninety Six on branches of South Edisto River bounded by Monks Wootan and Benjamin Kirkland, Foster, and other sides vacant at time of survey. The first survey contains 240 acres, the second 150 acres and the present bargained premises 120 acres, begins on bank of Edisto River. Wit: Benjamin Kirkland, Laban Sheppard. /s/ Benjamin (x) Kirkland. Justice Isaac Kirkland certifies relinquishment of dower rights by Ferebe Kirkland, wife of Benjamin Kirkland, 23 Sep 1805. /s/ Feribe (x) Kirkland. Proven 23 Sep 1805 by Benjamin Kirkland; Isaac Kirkland JQ. Recorded 2 Sep 1813.

He died in 1837, his estate being appraised on 27 Nov 1837 in Edgefield, SC. Warren Kirkland was administrator.

No marriage record of Eleanor and John has been located. The estate records of John fail to identify his wife. However, Eleanor Kirkland was an active buyer at the sale of John's personal property. Her purchases included most of the furniture and cooking utensils, items in which a widow would have an interest. One Elinor Kirkland appears on the 1840 Barnwell, SC census after John's death. She was 60-70 years old and resided alone. The 1850 Orangeburg, SC census has an Ellen Kirkland, age 81, in the household of Warren Kirkland. Warren was the administrator of the estate of John Kirkland and is assumed to have been his son. ^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ Kirkland Family Roots, by Dr. J.R. Peacock, publ. 2002, p. 149

See also:

• Edgefield, SC Deed Books, Deed Book 31
• Kirkland Source Book of Records, Vol. I, p. 259