Andrew McGuire (abt. 1805 - bef. 1893)

Born about 1805 in Tazewell County, Virginia

Ancestors

Husband of Annabelle (Beavers) McGuire — married 24 Nov 1825 in Tazewell Co., VA

Descendants

Died before 14 Feb 1893 before about age 88 in Tazewell County, Virginia

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Biography

Andrew McGuire was born about 1805 in Tazewell County, Virginia. He was the son of Josiah McGuire and Sarah Lockhart.

He married Annabelle Beavers 24 November 1825 in Tazewell Co. They had three daughters: Eleanor, Sarah and Hannah.

Annabelle died in 1877 of tuberculosis.

Andrew wrote his will in 1881 but it was not proved in court until 14 February 1893. The will does not mention a wife and left the entire estate to his widowed daughter, Sarah, and four of her children.

Will of Andrew McGuire

Tazewell County, Virginia Will Book 6, p. 386 (FHL Film 7644312, Image 564); 26 August 1881 (written), 14 February 1893 (proved); In the Name of God Amen, I, Andrew McGuire, a farmer of the County of Tazewell and State of Virginia being of sound mind make this my last Will and Testament, to wit, First, I give devise and bequeath unto Martha Jane Harman my granddaughter, all of my real and personal property or such of it as may remain after my debts and obligations shall have been paid, as follows, to wit, First, The farm upon which I now live together with all the appurtenances and belongings, also whatever in stock and other personal property of which I may die seized, to the exclusion of an and all my other grand children (they having been provided for). Item: Be it understood that my daughter, Sallie Harman, the mother of Martha Jane Harman legatee is to have an equal interest with said Martha Jane Harman in all of the above behest during her (Sallie Harman) life time, the whole to go to said Martha Jane Harman at the death of her mother Sallie Harman. Should Martha Jane Harman legatee die unmarried then the property (real and personal) bequeathed to her by this my last Will shall go to my grandsons, viz., Daniel B. Harman, N. J. D. Harman and Adam Harman to be divided equally between them, but should she marry and have children then the property here bequeathed shall at her death go to her children, as the heirs of her body. I hereby appoint James Bandy of Tazewell County, Virginia as Executor of this my last Will. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal and published and declared this as my last Will at Tazewell County, Virginia, this 26th day of August 1881. [Signed] Andrew McGuire; Wit: H. W. Beavers, Thos. N. Ratliff, J. N. Harman, N. B. Steele, J. B. Stephenson, 3 February 1891; Virginia, At a County Court for Tazewell County began and held at the Court House thereof on Thursday the 14th day of February 1893, the last Will and Testament of Andrew McGuire, deceased, was this day produced in Court proved by the oaths of J. N. Harman and J. B. Stephenson two of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.

Sources

• 1820 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Virginia; Josh McGuire; 2 males 10-15 (Andrew, William); 1 male 16-18 (Skillen); 1 male 16-25 (Edley); 1 male 26-44 (Francis); 1 male >45 (Josiah); 1 female 10-15 (Rachel); 1 female >45 (Sarah Lockhart McGuire).

• Tazewell County Personal Property Tax Lists, 1801-1830 (FHL Film #7833942); Andrew first appears on these lists in 1826. He was recorded through 1830.

• Tazewell Co. Marriage Register No. 1, 1800-1844, p. 74 (FHL Film 4284960, Image 329); 24 November 1825, I certify that I solemnized the marriage between Andrew McGuire and Amiable Beavers. Signed: Nathan Quickrall.

• 1830 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Virginia; Andrew McGuire, 1 male 15-19; 1 female 20-29. Note: Census record probably inaccurate. 1860 and 1870 confirm Andrew’s DOB as 1804-05. Census should probably be 20-29.

• Tazewell County, Virginia Personal Property Tax lists, 1831-1850 (FHL Film 7856312); Andrew McGuire regularly appears on these lists from 1831-1842. He was absent in 1843 and 1844 but returned in 1845 (later years not checked).

• Tazewell County, Virginia Deed Book 7, p. 50 (FHL Film 8191612, Image 372); 29 January 1839, John Preston of Washington Co. to Milbourne Whitt and Andrew McGuire of Tazewell Co., 230 acres on Reedy Ridge.

• 1840 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Virginia; Andrew McGuire; 1 male 30-39, 1 female 10-14, 1 female 20-29.

• Tazewell County, Virginia Will Book 2, p. 156 (FHL Film 7645892, Image 110); 26 February 1840, A list of the sale of the estate of Josiah McGuire; Buyers included: Rachel McGuire, William McGuire, Andrew McGuire, Dudley McGuire, Francis/Frank McGuire; In Tazewell County Court 26 February 1840 this account of sales of the personal estate of Josiah McGuire, Decd, was presented in Court and ordered to be recorded.

• Tazewell County, Virginia Deed Book 7, p. 556 (FHL Film 8191612, Image 630); 20 September 1842, Francis Mcguire, Edley Mcguire, Scilern Mcguire, Andrew Mcguire, William Mcguire & Rachel Mcguire of the one part and Milburn White of the other part all of Tazewell Cty, Va., a certain tract of land containing 50 acres lying in the County of Tazewell Va. on Reedy Ridge waters of Indian Creek and adjoining Robert Preston’s survey being part of a tract granted to Josiah McGuire bear date August the 22nd day 1821...

• Tazewell County, Virginia Deed Book 7, pp. 555-556 (FHL Film 8191612, Image 629); 21 September 1842, Francis McGuire, Edley McGuire, Andrew McGuire, Scilern McGuire, Rachel McGuire of the one part and William McGuire of the other part all of Tazewell County & State of Virginia, a certain tract of land containing 50 acres be the same more or less lying in the County of Tazewell & State of Virginia on the Reedy Ridge & waters of Indian Creek and joining Robert Preston’s survey it being part of a tract of land granted to Joseph McGuire bear date August 22nd day 1821... Note: The reference to “Joseph McGuire” above is an error on the part of the clerk, confusing the name with Josiah.

• Tazewell County, Virginia Will Book 3, pp.88-89 (FHL Film 7645849, Image 368); 20 December 1847, Andrew McGuire admin of Josiah McGuire decd; The Report of George M. G. Browne Commissioner appointed to state, settle & adjust the accounts of Andw McGuire adm of Josiah McGuire decd respectfully represents that having been duly sworn as appears by the accompanying Certificate he has performed that duty and presents the foregoing statement. The adm Has also filed with your Commissioner receipt of Rachel McGuire, Joshua & John McGuire, Francis McGuire, Skillern McGuire, Edley McGuire & William McGuire in full for their claim in the estate of Josiah McGuire decd herewith filed marked A, B, C, D, E, F.

• 1850 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Virginia; Andrew McGuire not enumerated.

• Tazewell County, Virginia Deed Book 11, p. 192 (FHL Film 8359694, Image 439); 22 March 1854, Andrew S. Fulton of Wythe County, surviving executor of John H. Fulton, to Andrew McGuire of Tazewell Co., 98 acres in Tazewell adjoining said McGuire, James Bruster and Bird Lockhart, Milbourne Whitt.

• 1860 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Virginia, Maiden Spring; Andrew McGuire, 55, farmer; Ann McGuire, 56; Sally Barnett, 38, domestic servant; Jonas Whitt, 17, farm laborer.

• _ August 1860 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Virginia, Baptist Valley; Household #1388/1352; Andrew McGuire, 55, farmer, $2000 real estate, $350 personal estate; Ann McGuire, 56; Sally Barnett, 38; Jonas Whitt, 17, farm laborer.

• Tazewell County, Virginia Deed Book 13, p. 295 (FHL Film 8153310, Image 496); 11 January 1862, Andrew McGuire and Anna, his wife, to William McGuire, 7 ¼ acres adjoining William McGuire. Anna relinquished dower.

• 22 September 1870 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Virginia, Maiden Spring, Knob P. O.; Household #445/442; Andrew McGuire, 66, farmer, $1500 real estate, $500 personal estate; Anabelle McGuire, 66, keeping house; Sallie Barnett, 44, domestic servant ; William Beavers, 12, farm laborer.

• Tazewell County, Virginia Deed Book 15, p. 564 (FHL Film 8360774, Image 632); 27 September 1875, Elias V. Harman to D. B. Harman, land and livestock to secure debt to Andrew McGuire and others.

• Virginia Death Register, Tazewell County (FHL Film 4225410, Image 552); 12 May 1877, Annie McGuire died 12 May 1877 in Baptist Valley, aged 55; COD: consumption (TB); Parents: Unknown; Informant: Andrew McGuire.

• 3 June 1880 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Virginia, Maiden Spring District; Household #72/72; Andrew McGuire, 76, farmer, widower; Sallie McGuire, 54, daughter, widow; Nancy J. McGuire, 15, daughter, single; Note: Sallie was the widow of Elias Vance Harman and Nancy J. was her daughter.

• Tazewell County, Virginia Will Book 5, p. 315 (FHL Film 7644312, Image 170); 15 August 1882, Andrew McGuire, Admr of Elias V. Harman, decd, in account with the estate of said decedent. Settlement includes estate transactions dated from December 1877 until December 1881.

• First-hand information as remembered by Kevin Beavers, Thursday, February 19, 2015.