William McFarland (1783 - 1860)

Born 16 Oct 1783 in Washington, Virginia, USA

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Died 22 Feb 1860 at age 76 in Henry, Henry, Tennessee, USA

Biography

04 Oct 1804, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, Bk. 5, p. 208, William McFarland received a land grant of 50 acres on Cypress Creek. (Kentucky Land Grants, Jillson). This was a grant south of the Green River. To be eligible for these grants the applicant was supposed to be over 21 years old and have lived on the land for at least one year. Note that William did not actually turn 21 until 16 Oct 1804.

Jan 1808; Kentucky Marriages, 1802-1850; Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, William McFarland married Nancy Winders. Bondsman: Jan 1808, Thos Irvin, Esq

18 Aug 1813, Kentucky Soldiers of the War of 1812: With an Added Index By Kentucky Adjutant-General's Office http://books.google.com: [full searchable copy also available in catalog on-line at Ancestry.com] (copy in the Tennessee State Library and Archives, Call No. E359.5.K5K4), William McFarland was listed as a private in Barbour's Regt., Kentucky Volunteers of the War of 1812. This regiment rendez-voused at Newport, Kentucky, commanded by Lt. Col. Philip Barbour for the Battle of the Thames campaign. William McFarland was listed as a private under Capt. Wm. Ewing's Co., Kentucky Mounted Volunteer Militia, enlisted on August 18, 1813 to run until November 17, 1813. His name was not found on the original roll but was furnished by the War Department. His brother Andrew M Mcfarlland also served in Capt Wm Ewing's company

30 Dec 1817, Christian Co., Kentucky, John Winders [nephew of Nancy Winders] married Harriet Mannion, daughter of James Mannion. Bondsman: Wm McFarland.

1820 United States Federal Census, Todd, Kentucky; Roll: M33_26; Page: 132; Image: 147. 1820 Census, Todd Co., Kentucky, p. 131, household of Wm. McFarland;Name: Wm Mcfarland Todd, Kentucky Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820

• Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 4 (Edward J., Robert N., William R., Andrew J)
• Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 1 (John W),
• Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1 (father=Wm McFarland)
• Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1 (Mother=Nancy)

In the 1820 Todd County census, our William McFarland is next door to Adw Moore and David Moore. (both are brother's-in-law)

18 Apr 1821, Todd Co., Kentucky, Deed Book A, p. 379, William McFarland and Nancy his wife, Jane McFarland, John McFarland and Polly his wife, Andrew McFarland and Nancy his wife, Arthur McFarland, Elijah Hagood and Margaret his wife, Isabella McFarland, Sally McFarland of the one part and Daniel White of the other part, all of the county of Todd and State of Kentucky. Consideration $1500, 150 acres, on the waters of Spring creek, adjacent Pauncey Anderson. Witness: and state of Kentucky. Witness: Pauncey Anderson, Isabella (X) McFarland, Margaret Hagood signed in the presence of Robt Ellis, Henry Gorden, 5 Dec 1821..

William McFarland Tax LIst summary:

• Tax list 1: Bet. 1827 & 1828, Henry Co., Tennessee, 1 free poll
• Tax list 2: 1829, Henry Co., Tennessee, 245 acres, 1 free poll
• Tax list 3: 1831, Henry Co., Tennessee, 203 acres, 1 free poll, 1 slave
• Tax list 4: 1832, Henry Co., Tennessee, 1 free poll
• Tax list 5: 1833, Henry Co., Tennessee, 100 acres, 1 free poll
• Tax list 6: 1835, Henry Co., Tennessee, 100 acres

1840 Census, Henry Co., Tenn., p. 22, household of William McFarland: 1 male aged 50-60 (William), 1 female aged 40-50 (Nancy), 2 females aged 15-20 (Tabitha J., Parmelia M.), 1 female aged 10-15 (Katharine A.), 3 females aged 5-10 (Sarah E., Nancy N., Margaret I.).

1850 Census, Henry Co., Tenn., Dist. 17, p. 401, no. 36:

• McFarland, Wm 66, Va.,
• Nancy 60, N.C.,
• Nancy N. 19, Tenn.,
• Margaret 15, Tenn.

Census 5: 1860, Henry Co., Tennessee, mortality schedules 19 Aug 1857, Todd Co., Kentucky, Deeds, pp. 332-333. Andrew J. McFarland was a witness to the deed of Jane Mannion toTabitha Winders.

22 Dec 1857, Todd Co., Kentucky, Deed Book Y, pp. 629-630. William McFarling & Nancy, his wife of Henry Co., Tennessee, to Andrew J. McFarling of Todd Co., Kentucky. "for the love & affection we entertain for our said son Andrew J. McFarling", give 90 acres of land in Todd Co., Kentucky on the waters of Pond River, "the tract where our father John Winders resided many years since, share being one eighth part". Adjoining Jesse Brittian, Nathan Brittian, John Morals. Teste: G. B. Thompson, Wm. R. McFarling. Acknowledged 5 Jan 1858, James W. Ray, Clerk, Henry Co. Court. Wife Nancy freely acknowledged deed. Deed received in Todd Co., Kentucky clerk's office on 19 Jul 1858.

From Find-a-grave.com The McFarland Cemetery is located not far from the old location of the Tower Restaurant on Highway 79 North. Take Highway 79 North from Paris. Turn right at Highway 218 South. Pass Watkins Equipment Service on the left-hand side of the road. Turn in at B & D Trucking. The cemetery is located in a small cluster of trees just to the right of B & D Trucking. William McFarland or Nancy Winders McFarland do not have grave markers.

Sources

• Kentucky, Compiled Marriages, 1802-1850 about William McFarland Nancy Winders Spouse 1: McFarland, William Spouse 2: Winders, Nancy Marriage Date: 1 Jan 1808 Marriage Location: Kentucky, Muhlenberg County.
• 1820 United States Federal Census, Todd, Kentucky; Roll: M33_26; Page: 132; *1830 United States Federal Census, Henry, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: .. Record for William McFarland
• 1840 United States Federal Census, Henry, Tennessee; Roll: 522; Page: 445. Name: William Mcfarland
• 1850 United States Federal Census, Henry, Tennessee; Roll: M432_884; Page: 401B; Image: 313
• U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885
• Data Research and transcription by: Johnny Walker of Tennessee