Booker Mullins (1778 - bef. 1867)

Born 1778 in Henry County, Virginia, USA

Ancestors

Husband of Judith (Stanley) Mullins — married 17 May 1803 in Franklin County, Virginia, USA

Descendants

Died before 1 Apr 1867 before age 89 in Franklin County, Virginia, USA

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Biography

Booker “Little Book” Mullins was born about 1778 in Henry County, Virginia. His parents were William and Jane (Stanley) Mullins.

He married Judith ‘aka Judy’ (Stanley) on May 17, 1803 in Franklin County, Virginia. They had only two children; Judy and Joseph.

On Feb 03, 1817 Booker purchased 150 acres on Town Creek from Thomas Roberts. This property was bounded by Jacob Goode’s land and the Stanley land.
Franklin Co Va. Deed Book 7, p573. FamilySearch Film 007898086 image 303.
(Note: The William Stanley property bordered the William Mullins property. For a general idea of these families property locations on Town Creek, refer to J.R. Hildebrand’s Early Settlers Map of Franklin Co. Va.)
(Note: Also on Feb 03, 1817 Jacob Goode purchased 170 acres on Town Creek from Thomas Roberts. Jacob had married Alice Mullins on Jan 09, 1817 and she was the daughter of Booker’s brother John “Chunky” Mullins).

Thomas M. Randolph, Governor of Virginia, on Aug 16, 1820 by virtue of a land office treasury warrant 6655, grants Booker Mullins a 25 acre tract of land on the waters of Town Creek bounded by Robertson’s line, Thomas Roberts line, to Peilliman’s line. Thomas Randolph, Governor, set his hand and seal to be affixed at Richmond July 30, 1821. Land Office Grants No. 70, 1820-1821, p. 269 (Reel 136). Collection housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

Booker presented the estate appraisal of William Mullins (his father) to the Franklin Co Va court in Dec. 1830. On August 05, 1833, the Franklin County Court ordered that Samuel Saunders, George Turner, George Standley, & Jacob Prillaman or any three of them after being sworn according to law do settle the a/c current of Booker Mullins admin of Wm Mullins decd & r/c.

Also, in August 1833 the Franklin County, Va. court ordered Booker Mullins, George Turner, John Kemp, William Luke, and Thomas Standley (Stanley) to view a way from the ford of Pigg River on F Saunder’s line by Robert Hairston’s & George Turner’s to intersect the Town Creek lands leading from Samuel Saunder’s mill to the Henry line and report to Court the conveniences and inconveniences (access is well to the public as to individuals).

On Aug 19, 1840. John “Chunky” Mullins of Pike Co, Ky sold to his brother Booker “Little Book” Mullins his interest in his portion of 200 acres, he had previously received from his father William’s estate (stated in this deed). The land was on the south fork of Butram Town Creek, Franklin Co Va. This tract of land bordered the lands of Thomas Stanley, George Stanley, James Young, & other land currently owned by Booker “Little Book” Mullins. Ordered recorded Sept 07, 1840. Franklin Co Va Deed Book 16 page 346 & 347
FamilySearch Film 8190424, images 522 & 523.

On Jul 16, 1842 William & Nancy (Mullins) Hill & Joseph & Olly “Ollie” (Mullins) Stanley sold their interest in (their portion of) 200 acres on Town Creek to Booker “Little Book” Mullins & George Stanley. This land was their portion from the estate of William Mullins decd, father of Booker, Nancy, & Olly (Ollie). George Stanley was the brother of Joseph Stanley who married Booker’s sister Ollie. Franklin Co Va Deed Book 18 p158-159. FamilySearch Film 8572262 image 357.

Booker’s will was written Sept 07, 1861. He wills all of his property of every kind to his wife (Judy). After her death, half of Booker’s tract of land and half of the remaining property would go to the heirs of his son Joseph with the remaining half going to his grandchildren, the children of his decd. daughter Judy. Booker appointed his wife Judith and his son Joseph as the executors of his will. Franklin County, Va Will Book 14 p402 & FamilySearch Film 7645000, image 411.

Booker died by Spring 1867. His will was produced in court on Apr 01, 1867 & proved by Peter & Robert Saunders, the witnesses and admitted to record on motion of Joseph Mullins, executor. Certificate was granted to Joseph to obtain a probate of the will. Judy (Booker’s wife) executrix of the will refused to take this upon herself.

On April 27, 1867 an inventory appraisal of Booker’s estate was subscribed to court by Joseph McGuffin, Austin Barnes, and Samuel Prillaman. The appraisal was entered to record May 06, 1867. Franklin Co, Va. Will Book 15, pages 17 and 18.

Nov 03, 1869 George & Mary Easter sold 132 acres on Town Creek in Franklin County, Va. to some of Joseph Mullins children, the grandchildren of Booker Mullins decd. - Henry, Mary Jane, Andrew, Booker, Joseph, Octavia, & Louisa. This property was adjacent to the land that had been owned previously by Booker Mullins decd. See Virginia Chancery Case 1872-003.

Judith (Judy), Booker’s wife died sometime after April 01, 1867 when Booker’s will was produced in court. She doesn’t appear on the 1870 Census, therefore she must have died sometime between 1867 and 1870. This seems logical because Booker Mullins decd. personal estate was sold in 1870.

On Oct 08, 1870 a List of Sales of the personal estate of Booker Mullins decd, was exhibited to the Clerks Office, Franklin Co. Va and admitted to record. Some family members purchased items from the estate including Booker’s son Joseph’s children Joseph, Andrew, Booker, & Louisa, Peyton Stanley, spouse of Mary Mullins, daughter of Joseph, John E Bryant, spouse of Octavia Mullins, daughter of Joseph, and Booker’s granddaughter Frances (Ramsey) McGhee. Joseph Ramsey was admin of the sale and he was the son of Judy (Mullins) Ramsey, the deceased daughter of Booker. Franklin Co. Va. Will Book 15 records pages 417-418.

Mullins Burial Site

Booker (Little Book) Mullins 1778-1867 lived on the old Mullins property in Franklin County, Virginia after he married. He and his father William 1746-1831 died on the old farm and are both buried there on the property. William’s father, William 1721-1796 is also buried here along with other Mullins and Stanley family. There are some field stone markers and headstone markers in the burial grounds.

Research Notes

Franklin County, Va - Mullins Town Creek Property

Land along Town Creek in Franklin County, Virginia was inherited, purchased and sold by this branch of Mullins families for many years.

William Mullins, grandson of Mathew Mullins appeared on the 1749 Lunenburg County, Virginia Tax List. He lived in the western section of Lunenburg Co. Va. that became Halifax Co Va. in 1752. He resided there from 1753 through 1768. Note - This portion of Lunenburg County which became Halifax County in 1752; became Pittsylvania County in 1767; then became Henry County in 1776; and then became Franklin County in 1786.

On Jul 11, 1768 William sold his property in Pittsylvania County to Jeremiah Ward. This land was either resold or possibly auctioned Nov 25 1768 (?) See Pittsylvania Co Va Deed Book 1 p191.

In 1769, William moved to Town Creek (originally called Buttram Town Creek) in what was then Henry (now Franklin) County.

This first William who lived on Town Creek was the father of William Mullins (Mullins-340 who married Jane Stanley). However, this connection is broken.

Descendants of the first William inherited and purchased this land for many years along with purchasing additional land along Town Creek. Note that Booker Mullins in this branch born in 1841 (along with his siblings) inherited some of this property.

FamilyTree (FTDNA) Mullins DNA Project

The Family Tree DNA Project calls the group from which this Mullins family descends "The descendants of Mathew Mullins"

Descendants from all male children in Mathew Mullins direct branch have participated in YDna testing and are genetically a match to one another with the exception of Booker “Old Booker” who does not match his brothers and was genetically an Adkins.

Y DNA project results has confirmed this Mullins Y branch carries the genetic marker M222 and has been identified of Northern Irish descent. ☘️

Sources

• Franklin County, Virginia, Marriage Bond Index, 1786-1858. Contains marriage bond date for Booker Mullins and Judith Stanley as May 12, 1803. Marriage occurred on 17 May 1803.

• Marriage: 17 May 1803 in Franklin County, Virginia between "Bowker" MULLINS and Judith STANLEY with Joseph STANLEY as Surety: "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XRQ6-Q5G : 29 January 2020), Bowker Mullins, 1803; FHL microfilm 007578970, Image 92 of 608)

• 1810 United States Federal Census Record of Franklin County, Virginia: "United States Census, 1810," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH2R-SQK : accessed 21 November 2022), Bowker Mullins, Franklin, Virginia, United States; citing p. 314, NARA microfilm publication M252 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 68; FHL microfilm 181,428.

• Franklin Co Va. Deed Book 7, p573. Booker “Little Book” Mullins purchases 150 acres on Town Creek. FamilySearch Film 7898086, image 303.

• Land Office Grants No. 70, 1820-1821, p. 269 (Reel 136). Collection housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

• 1820 United States Federal Census Record of Franklin County, Virginia: "United States Census, 1820," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHLT-BSC : accessed 21 November 2022), Bowker Mullins, Franklin, Virginia, United States; citing p. , NARA microfilm publication , (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll ; FHL microfilm .

• 1830 United States Federal Census Record of Franklin County, Virginia: "United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH5F-7HQ : 20 February 2021), Booker Mullins, Franklin, Virginia, United States; citing 80, NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 192; FHL microfilm 29,671.

• 1840 United States Federal Census Record of Franklin County, Virginia

• 1850 United States Federal Census Record of Franklin County, Virginia: "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8DM-17Q : 23 December 2020), Booker Mullins, Franklin, Virginia, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.). [With wife Judith in household. Relationships were not I specified on this Census.]

• 1860 United States Federal Census Record of Franklin County, Virginia: "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M41W-1B8 : 18 February 2021), Booker Mullins, 1860. [With wife Judith in household. Relationships were not specified on this Census]

• Franklin County, Va. Deed Book 16 page 346 & 347. Booker Mullins purchases from his brother John “Chunky” Mullins, his portion of land on Town Creek originally owned by their father William Mullins Jr.

• Franklin Co Va Deed Book 18 p158-159. FamilySearch Film 8572262 image 357. Booker Mullins purchases from his sisters Nancy & Ollie (their interest in their father, William Mullins decd estate).

• Franklin County, Va Probate Will Book 14 page 402. Will of Booker Mullings (Mullins). Written Sept 07, 1861. Proven Apr 01, 1867. Includes his wife Judy, his son Joseph, and his deceased daughter Judy Mullins. Proof that Booker had two children; Joseph and Judy.

• Franklin County, Va Will Book 15 pages 17 & 18. Inventory appraisal of Booker Mullins estate. FamilySearch Film 7541299, images 45 & 46.

• Franklin Co, Va. Order Book 1830-1835, page 327. FamilySearch Franklin Co Va Order Book Film 008141192, image 698.

• Franklin Co, Va. Order Book 1830-1835, page 330. FamilySearch Franklin Co. Va. Order Book Film 008141192, image 700.

• Franklin Co. Va. Will Book 15 records pages 417-418. FamilySearch Franklin Co Va Film 007541299, images 244-245.

• Virginia Chancery Court case 1872-003. There are 55 handwritten pages for this lawsuit and the pages are not entirely in date order. Some words were illegible, but could be interpreted. This was a lawsuit against Joseph Mullins and his children over a land purchase. Transcribed screenshots for this case were uploaded to this profile. This case contains plenty of interesting information, including the names of Joseph Mullins living children at the time, a deposition given by Joseph’s son Booker 1841-1933, AND it references Joseph’s father’s name, Booker ‘Little Book’ Mullins.
  

• 1976 J.R. Hildebrand Franklin County, Va. Early Settlers Map

• Facebook private group, Mullins genealogy - E KY, SW Va. 2.6K Mullins family members & researchers; best source for Mullins genealogy from direct family members; photos, sources, documents, discussions.

• Family Tree DNA (FTDNA). FTDNA Mullins Y DNA project results confirms this Mullins Y branch is Irish ☘️