David Crawford (abt. 1730 - abt. 1787)

Born about Jun 1730 in Hanover, Virginia

Ancestors

Husband of Isabella (Maine) Crawford — married 8 Feb 1747 in St. Philip's Parish, Charleston, South Carolina

Descendants

Died about 17 Oct 1787 at about age 57 in Washington, Tennessee, United States

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Biography

David Crawford Birth: JUN 1730 in Hanover Co, Virginia •Death: 1787 in Washington Co, Tennessee •Note: Part of North Carolina

Marriage

Within a few days past there have been married in this town, Mr. Alexander Petree to Miss Elizabeth Holland, an agreeable young lady of great merit; Daniel Crawford, Esq., to Miss Polly Holland, sister to the lady just mentioned; Mr. John Yerworth to Miss Polly Livingston, a young lady so well known to polite company that it is unnecessary to say any more of her here; and Mr. David Crawford to Miss Isabella Maine. (Monday, February 15, 1748.)^[1]

Feb'y 8th Then was Married David Crawford & Isabella Maine by Banns ^r. Mr Bell, Presbyterian Minister^[2]

Children of Isabella Maine and David Crawford are:

• Sarah Crawford was born ABT. 1748 in SC. She married John Evans(Evins). He was born ABT. 1745.
  
• Mary Crawford was born ABT. 1750 in SC. She married Reuben Riggs 2 MAY 1769 in Rowan County, NC. He was born ABT. 1750.
  
• John Crawford was born ABT. 1752 in SC and died 1812 in Warren County, KY. He married Rachael Van Zandt. She was born ABT. 1760 in Surry County, NC, and died ABT. 1825 in Warren County, KY.
  
• William was born ABT. 1754 in SC.
  

His will names children Sarah, Mary, John and William, wife mentioned but no name..

Summary of David CRAWFORD 1787 Will: ^[3]

David CRAWFORD October 7, 1787 To Daughter, Sarah EVANS, 5 Shillings lawful North Carolina money. To daughter, Mary RIGGS, 5 shillings lawful North Carolina Money. To son, John, 10 shillings of like money. To my wife________her lifetime. Son, William. Executors: Wife and Reuben RIGGS Witnesses: Reuben RIGGS, Shadrach HALE, William CRAWFORD Signed: David (X) CRAWFORD.

Washington County, Tennessee Will Book--07 October 1787 <blockquuote>In the name of God Amen, I David CRAWFORD saved through the abundant mercy and goodness of God though weak in body yet of a sound and perfect understanding and memory do constitute this my Last Will and Testament and desire it may be received by all as such. Imprimis I give and bequeath my body unto the earth from whence it was taken in full assurance of its resurrection at the last day. For my burial I desire it may be at the discretion of the Executors hereafter named. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Sary EVENS five shillings lawful money of the State of North Carolina. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary RIGGS five shillings in the like money. I give and bequeath unto my son John CRAWFORD ten shillings of the like money. I give unto my beloved wife for tarme of life the house and land likewise my goods and chattell and do make and leave her one of my Executors and Reuben RIGGS the other of my Executors. After my wifes decease I give unto my son William CRAWFORD I give devise and bequeath him and his heirs all and every of my land and tenaments whatsoever in Witness whereof I set my hand and Seal this 7th of October 1787.

Sealed and Declared this to be my Last Will and Testament

David ( X ) CRAWFORD (His mark) {SEAL}

Test/Witness

Reuben RIGGS

Shadrach HAILE

William CRAWFORD

David's Will was dated 17-10-1787 & filed in Washington Co., TN. Will Reference.^[4]

*REF: HERITAGE OF WILLIAM M. CRAWFORD

• 1784 Surry Co., NC. MILT: Ensign in Capt. Davidson's Regiment of Continental Troops of NC. Wounded 6 Aug. 1780 in the attack on the British at Hanging Rock, a short distance from his home.

• David was probably born in Hanover Co., VA, but records have been burned, thus this relationship has not been proved. His parents moved to SC.

• 1772 David was on the tax records of Surry Co., NC, on the headwaters of Pee Dee River. Surry had been formed in 1770 from Rowan Co., NC. It was joining that part of VA where David's brother William had purchased land in 1772.

• David had a 200 acre land grant on the north Fork of the Pee Dee River, recorded 3 Apr 1780. 23 Aug 1783, he sold the land grant.

• Census show that his son John lived in the same area.

• 1790 All the Crawfords had left Surry Co.

• From North Carolina Council of Safety, June 1776:

Colonel Martin certified that Mr. David Crawford has acted as Ensign in Captain Davidson's Company, in the First Regiment of Continental Troops in this Province, from the 1st day of February last until this date.

Resolved, That the Paymaster pay the wages due to the said David Crawford, from the time of his acting as Ensign to the said Company.

Resolved, That Mr. David Crawford be appointed Ensign in Captain Davidson's Company in the First Regiment of Continental Troops in this Province.

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage Notices in The South-Carolina Gazette AND ITS SUCCESSORS. (1732-1801.)
2. ↑ Register of St. Philip's parish Charles Town, South Carolina, 1720-1758
3. ↑ Washington Co, TN Will Book 1, pg 23. FROM: Washington Co, TN Wills, 1777-1872, Will Book 1, by Goldene BURGNER
4. ↑ Source: http://books.google.com/books?id=yGlAAAAAcAAJ&lpg=RA1-PA1445&ots=-N82ROnAv7&dq=%22david%20crawford%20continental%20troops%22&pg=RA1-PA1445#v=onepage&q&f=false

• Marriage: "South Carolina, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, 1641-1965"
  Hunting For Bears, comp.. South Carolina Marriage Index, 1641-1965. South Carolina marriage information taken from various sources. Many of these records were extracted from copies of the original records in microfilm, microfiche, or book format, located at the Family History Library
  Ancestry Record 7840 #5676 (accessed 5 May 2023)
  David Crawford marriage to Isabella Maine on 15 Feb 1748.

• Probate: "Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008"
  Wills 1779-1889; Index, 1779-1889; Author: Tennessee County Court (Washington County); Probate Place: Washington, Tennessee
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 9176 #2268842 (accessed 23 July 2023)
  David Crawford probate in Oct 1787 in Washington, Tennessee, USA.

• Probate: "Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008"
  Probate Records, 1778-1950; Author: Tennessee County Court (Washington County); Probate Place: Washington, Tennessee
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 9176 #3991737 (accessed 5 May 2023)
  David Crawford probate on 7 Oct 1787 in Washington, Tennessee, USA.

Acknowledgments

• Thank you to Allan Thomas for creating Crawford-5347 on 16 Jul 13. Click the Changes tab for the details on contributions by Allan and others.