John Sandlin Sr. (abt. 1695 - abt. 1772)

Born about 1695 in Goochland, Virginia

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth Frances (Unknown) Sandland — married 1722 in Virginia, British Colonial America

Descendants

Died about 1772 at about age 77 in York, South Carolina

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Biography

John Sandlin Sr. lived in Virginia.

John Sandlin Sr. served with the North Carolina Colony during the French and Indian War.

John Sandlin Sr. was a Virginia colonist.

Veteran of the French and Indian War:
Captain Osborn Jeffrey’s Company.
Richard White, Lieutt.
John McKissick, Ensign.
Muster Roll of the Regiment in Granville County, under the Command of Colo. William Eaton, as taken at a General Muster of the said Regiment 8 October, 1754.^[1]

John Sandling was buried in Sandling Family Cemetery, Franklinton, Franklin, North Carolina, USA. http://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2357156/Sandling-Family-Cemetery

Notations on John Sandiland/Sandlin:
“ He purchased 400 acres in Carolina county Virginia and 200 acres in Goochland County Virginia on 23 May 1735. He had a grant of 200 acres on the west side of Deep Creek on 20 May 1735. He sold this property to John Holland by deed dated 25 July 1753 and evidently moved to Granville County Virginia. In Granvillr County Virginia he purchased land there from Peter and Judith Vinson consisting of 200 acres on the NE side of Cedar Creek adjacent to property owned by Timothy Fuller, deed dated 31 August 1753. On 8 October 1754 he and his son, John Sandland, Jr., joined Capt. Osborn Jeffery’s Company in the militia. He was listed on the 1755 tax list in Granville County Virginia along with his son, John Jr. He gave the previously purchased 200 acres to his son, James on 8 March 1757. When Timothy Fuller (mentioned above) died in 1767, both John and James Sandland, sons of John Sandland, were security when Timothy‘s widow, Elizabeth, was administratrix. No other mention of John Sandlin is found in Granville County Virginia so he must have already moved to York County South Carolina. (Information found on page 17 of “Descendants of James De Sandilands” by J D Weeks)”….…. excerpted

Witness to the Will of Capt. Michael Holland who died In 1746 in Goochland County, Virginia:
“ In witness whereof I have hereunto set my had and affixed my seal this 10th day of October 1745. Mich. Holland (Seal) Signed, sealed and delivered to be his land will in presence of John Martin, John Parrish, John Sandland. At a Court held for Goochland Co March 17, 1746. This will was proved by th oaths of the witnesses hereto to be the last Will and Testament of Michael Holland deceased and it was thereupon ordered to be recorded. Teste; Henry Wood Cl Cur. [Recorded in Goochland Co Va. Deed & Will Book 5 pages 222-224] Executors: Michael Holland and son in law Thomas Massey.”…. Excerpted, https://freepages.rootsweb.com/~knower/genealogy/gabrielstem.htm

Biographical Notations on John Sandland:…
“John's name was spelled Sandland instead of Sandlin. He was living in Granville County, North Carolina in 1754.”…..…Excerpted from Judson F. Sandlin book complied and print 1989 by Sandlin Publishing, 117 Park Circle, Florence, Alabama.

Notations on North Carolina Militias in the French and Indian War:
“ North Carolina's Colonel James Innes (1700-1759) was commissioned commanding officer of all provincial forces in the first Ohio expedition by Governor Dinwiddie in 1754. Under Innes, North Carolina's provincial regiment consisted of approximately 450 men, including Lieutenant Hugh Waddell.

Disbanded in the fall of 1754, North Carolina provincials returned to service under Major Edward Brice Dobbs in 1755, during Braddock's march, and later during the New York Expedition in 1756. North Carolina continued to send troops throughout the war to the aid of the other colonies and participated in 1758 in Forbes Expedition. In 1759, long standing tensions between the English and their Cherokee allies erupted into open warfare following the killing of dozens of Cherokee warriors by Virginians. Under the command of now-Colonel Hugh Waddell, North Carolina provincials were tasked with defending their own frontier and aided Virginia in 1761, when the Cherokees were finally defeated.”….. Excerpted, https://historicsites.nc.gov/all-sites/fort-dobbs/history/north-carolina-french-and-indian-war

Research Notes

John's name was spelled Sandland instead of Sandlin.

He was living in Granville County, North Carolina in 1754. Not sure if he died there?

Notes

• North Carolina, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890; Name: John Sandland; State: NC; County: Granville County; Township: Early Tax List; Year: 1755, Database: NC Early Census Index
• North Carolina, U.S., compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890; Name: John Sandland; State: NC; County: Bertie County; Year: 1757; Database: NC Early Census Index
• Col. William Eaton's militia regiment, Granville Co., NC - roll taken 8 Oct 1754; Capt Osborn Jeffrey’s Co; https://digital.ncdcr.gov/digital/collection/p16062coll26/id/135
• https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/sandilands/3/
• John Sandland Sr and John Sandland Jr, both listed as Privates, in the Colonial Soldiers of the South, 1732-1774; Captain Osborn Jeffrey’s Company, pg. 717
• John Sandling, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/193760476/john-sandling
• Information from Judson F. Sandlin book complied and print 1989 by Sandlin Publishing, 117 Park Circle, Florence, Alabama.

Acknowledgments

• Wishing to acknowledge the communication and collaboration of Sandy Labelle regarding the Sandland/Sandlin Family. Her valuable information and well-researched documentation was incorporated into this profile. I am very grateful for her generosity and assistance….. Catherine (Coffman) Wilkes
• Homer Hopper, firsthand knowledge.

Sources

1. ↑ Granville County North Carolina Archives Military Records Volume 22, Pages 370-380