Patrick Slone (abt. 1757 - abt. 1827)

Born about 1757 in Halifax County, Virginia

Ancestors

Husband of Malinda (Owens) Slone — married 25 Nov 1819 in Franklin County, Virginia

Descendants

Died about Nov 1827 at about age 70 in Franklin County, Virginia

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Biography

Patrick Slone was born about 1757 in Halifax County, Virginia. He was the son of James Slone and Alice (Allen). Patrick would have moved with his parents to Bedford County, Virginia sometime between 1773-1776, where they settled on Maggotty (Maggodee) Creek. In 1786, this area became part of Franklin County.

Patrick was married at least twice. His first wife was probably Susannah McGrady, a daughter of Laughlin McGrady who lived in the same area by 1762 (Bedford Co. Surveyor's Book 2, p. 374). No marriage record has been located but we do have several records in which Patrick's wife was named Susannah. Patrick's original marriage probably occurred in Bedford County, probably around 1780. Susannah was likely the mother of all but the last two of Patrick's children. She apparently died after 1810. Patrick remarried to Malinda Owens in 1819 and had at least two daughters with her.

Patrick owned several tracts of land. By 1782 he was living on head branches of Gills Creek and probably very close to Laughlin McGrady. Sometime before the formation of Franklin Co., he acquired some land on Blackwater River close to the Hill & Co. iron works. And in 1806 he became the high bidder at an auction of 324 acres formerly belonging to William Thomas and adjoining the 150 acre home tract of his father, James Slone. This was probably his final residence.

The will of Patrick Slone was written 21 March 1827 and presented to the Franklin County, Virginia court on 3 December 1827. Executors were Hon. Nat. H. Claiborne John Bowman, Henry Carper and Mr John Hill. He named his wife Belinda and two youngest daughters Polly and Susan. Also named was his "wife's daughter Cathren Owins". Patrick's daughters were listed as: Cathren wife of Pleasant Sowal; Lener wife of Jacob Crook; Milly wife of William McGrady. His sons were Thomas, James, Jacob, William and John. Witnesses to the will were George H. Woods, James G. Sample, Walter C. Callaway, William Turnbull, James L. Sample. ^[1]

A Franklin County, Virginia Chancery Court case dated 1834 names the heirs of Patrick Sloane as: wife Mildred; children: Polly, Thomas, Jacob, William, James, John, Catherine married Pleasant Sowell, Milly married William McGrady, Christina married Jacob Crook. However, while p. 6 names Mildred as the wife, p. 7 corrects that name to Malinda^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ Transcription of will by Lee Bain. FRANKLIN CO., VA Will Book 3-226

   I Patrick Slone of Franklin County in the state of Virginia do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following. To wit, Item lst. After all my just debts and funeral expences shall be paid I give and bequeath unto my dearly beloved wife Belinda Slone all my estate both real and personal for and during the term of her natural life or widow hood Subject to the special legasey hereafter mentioned upon the condition that she supports my two daughters Polly and Susan Slone and educates them provided they live with her and in the event of the marriage of my wife I give and bequeath unto her one third of my estate both real and personal for and during the term of her natural life.

   Item 2nd. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Polly Slone one Negroe or mollote girl a slave by the name of grace. I give and bequeath to my daughter Susan Slone one negroe girl a slave by the name of Eary, my two daughters aforesaid to have possession of the said slaves as soon as they or either of them marry and in the event of the death of my said daughters or either of them before marriage or come of age the part given in that event to be disposed of as the residue of my estate as hereafter disposed of. Item 3rd it is my desire that if my negroe woman Agey should have another child to live I give and bequeath to my daughter Tener Crook and she or her heirs to have possession of the same when demanded. Item 4th. I give and bequeath to my wife's daughter Catheren Owins when she marries or comes of age one bed and furniture and one cow. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Cathren Sowal who intermarried with Pleasant Sowal, Lener Crook who intermarried with Jacob Crook and Milly McGrady, who intermarried with Wm McGrady, and to my sons Thomas Slone James Slone Jacob Slone William Slone and John Slone also my daughter Polly Slone and Susan Slone all my estate both real and personal to equally divide amongst them Subject to the bequeaths before mentioned. Lastly I constitute and appoint the Hon. Nat. H. Claiborne John Bowman and Henry Carper Executors of this my last will by me heretofore made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 21st day March 1827.

   Patrick (+) Slone

   Signed sealed published and delivered as the last will of Patrick Slone in the presence of George H. Woods James G. Sample Walter C. Callaway William Turnbull James L. Sample

   n.b. It is further my will and desire that my Executors rent out my upper plantation (commonly called Hisors place yearly or for a term of years as they may think best with a promise that the tenant or tenants will cut nor use no more timber or wood on the land than will be necessary for fire wood and to fix up the fences and the rest of said place to be paid to my dearly beloved wife Belinda for the executors and to help to maintain my two youngest daughters Polly and Susan. Mr John Hill, (Blackwaters) one of my Executors. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 18th day of September 1827.

   Patrick (+) Slone

   Presented to Court to be recorded 3rd December 1827

2. ↑ Franklin County, Virginia Chancery Court 1834 Pg. 6 of the case Charles Devin vs. John Sample. Filed Dec 2, 1834, Dismissed Feb 1839. Lists names of the heirs of Patrick Sloane. [1]

• Library of Virginia, Legislative Petitions of the General Assembly, 1776-1865, Accession Number 36121, Box 23, Folder 15 (Bedford County #10); 9 November 1779, Petition to form a new county (Franklin) signed by William Slone, Thomas Slone, Patrick Slone and James Slone.

• Bedford County, Virginia Deed Book 7, p. 119-120; 20 February 1782, William Kelly and Elizabeth his wife of Bedford to Patrick Sloan of Bedford, 141 acres on head branches of Gills Creek. Wit: Thomas Arthur, Isaac Rentfro, David Morgan, Laughlin McGrady, Daniel French.

• Library of Virginia, Legislative Petitions of the General Assembly, 1776-1865, Accession Number 36121, Box 23, Folder 31 (Bedford County #16); 8 June 1782, Petition to form a new county (Franklin) signed by Thomas Slone, James Slone, Patrick Slone, William Slone and Thomas Slone.

• Library of Virginia, Legislative Petitions of the General Assembly, 1776-1865, Accession Number 36121, Box 23, Folder 35 (Bedford County #8); 23 November 1782, Petition to form a new county (Franklin) signed by James Slone, Patrick Slone, William Slone and Thomas Slone.

• Bedford County, Virginia Personal Property Tax Lists, Binns Genealogy, Patrick Slone appears in tax lists for the years 1782 and 1784.

• Library of Virginia Microfilm Reel 32, Bedford County Land Tax books, 1782-1804. “A list of lands taken from Bedford to form a part of Franklin County”: Patrick Sloane, 141 acres.

• Library of Virginia Microfilm Reel 102, Franklin County Land Tax books, 1786-1805A “A List of lands South of Staunton River now in Franklin County which in 85 were in Bedford”: Patrick Slone, 141 acres.

• Franklin County, Virginia Court Order Book, 1786-1793, p. 12; 6 March 1786, Ordered that William ___, Patrick Sloan, ___ Abshire and Christian Chas. Long be appt to Draw a road from Sloan’s mill to Patrick Sloan’s on Blackwater & make report thereof to the Court.

• Franklin County, Virginia Court Order Book, 1786-1793, p. 41; 8 August 1786, Griffith vs. McDowell, Patrick Sloan a Garnishee being summoned & failing to appear Jud. gtd him ___ & Costs.

• Franklin County, Virginia Court Order Book, 1786-1793, p. 133; May 1787, Patrick Sloan on jury, Jones vs. Webb

• Franklin County, Virginia Personal Property Tax Lists, 1786--1803, Binns Genealogy, 2009; Patrick Slone appears in tax lists for the years 1787-88, 1790-92, 1794-99, 1801-1803.

• Franklin County, Virginia Court Order Book, 1789-1793, p. 77; July 1790, Patrick Slone is apptd Suvr of the Road in place of Dun Doad [?] & his list to be his gang.

• Franklin County, Virginia Court Order Book, 1789-1793, p. 217; October 1792, On the motion of Hill Barnett & Co. it is ordered that the Sheriff summon a Jury to assess the damage that Patrick Sloan may sustain from a Dam erected across Blackwater River & make report to the Court.

• Franklin County, Virginia Court Order Book, 1789-1793, p. 221; November 1792, Agreeable to a former order of this Court vouching the Sheriff to Impound a Jury to go on the land of Patrick Sloan & Enquire what Damage the said Sloan may Sustain by the B___ of a Dam across Blackwater, the said Verdict is Returned & Ordered to be recorded.

• Franklin County, Virginia Deed Book 4, p. 640; 16 February 1793, Michael McDowell and Isbell his wife of Wilks Co., NC to Patrick Slone, 75 acres on north side of Blackwater River. Wit: Jacob McGrady, Edward Abshire, John Abshire, Robert Hall.

• Franklin County, Virginia Deed Book 2, p. 530; 1 April 1793, Patrick Slone and Susannah his wife to Duvalt Crowell, 141 acres on Head Branches of Gills Creek. No witnesses. Susannah relinquished dower rights.

• Franklin County, Virginia Court Order Book, 1789-1793, p. 244; 2 April 1793, Deed from Michael McDowell to Patrick Slone proved by 2 Wit. & OR.

• Franklin County, Virginia Court Order Book, 1793-1799, p. 359, 3 September 1798, Patrick Slone is appd Surveyor of the Road from the Blackwater leading to the Courthouse to the new road leading to Hills & Co. Iron Works and the list filed for his gang.

• Franklin County, Virginia Deed Book 4, p. 61-62; 9 August 1799, George Kelly, of Montgomery County, to James Slone of Franklin Co., 60 acres adjoining Fisher and Teal. Wit: Clifford Slone, Phillip Fisher, Patrick Slone.

• Franklin County, Virginia Deed Book 4, p. 63-64; 9 August 1799, George Kelly and Milly his wife of Montgomery Co. to Phillip Fisher of Franklin Co., 125 acres in Franklin Co. on both sides of Maggotty Creek. Wit: Charles Dobin, Clifford Slone, Patrick Slone, John Mason.

• Franklin County, Virginia Deed Book 4, p. 50-51; 7 April 1800, James Slone to Rachel Sanford, 100 acres on south Elliott’s Creek adjoining Nicholas Teal and Hook’s road, Slone’s own line. Wit: William Shelton, Patrick Slone, Phillip Fisher, Clifford Slone.

• Franklin County, Virginia Will Books v. 1-2, 1786-1825, FHL #31486, DGS #7644994, Will Book 1, pp. 360-361, Will of James Sloan, written 28 July 1804, proved in court on 4 April 1808; includes: Item I give and bequeath unto my son Patrick Slone fie dollars & no more.

• Franklin County, Virginia Deed Book 5, p. 17; 3 December 1804, Patrick Slone and Susannah his wife to James Callaway Senr. of Bedford Co., 200 acres on Blackwater River, adjoining a “line condemned for the forge”.

• Franklin County, Virginia Deed Book 5, p. 19; 3 December 1804, Joseph Nafe to Patrick Slone, 190 acres on waters of Little Creek, adjoining Harter & Sibert’s line, Waggon Road, Moses Greer, Jr., and Hartsel.

• Franklin County, Virginia Deed Book 5, p. 279; 23 September 1806, Thomas Crutcher to Patrick Slone, 324 acres adjoining James Grimes. Note: Per deed, Charles Divin and James Molloy sold this land to Thomas Crutcher on 1 April 1802, on waters of Maggoty Creek adjoining George Turnbull and others; land was conveyed to Divin and Molloy by William Thomas to secure payment of £67, 4 shillings due by Divin and Molloy to John Early; Molloy sold the land 19 May 1802 in trust to Robert Scott of Patrick Co. to secure payment of $1000 due to Taggart & Smith; then a suit in Chancery (Franklin Co.) between Taggart & Smith vs. Molloy, Robert Scott, Thomas Crutcher, Henry and William Callaway (executors of John Early) resulted in a court order 7 July 1806 authorizing Crutcher to sell the land unless the debts were paid. Patrick Slone became highest bidder at public auction.

• Franklin County, Virginia Deed Book 5, p. 283; 22 September 1806, Patrick Slone (and Susannah his wife) to William Dodd, 190 acres on Little Creek adjoining Harter & Sibert’s line, Waggon Road, Moses Greer, Jr., and Hartsel. Wit: Nathaniel H. Claiborne, Jacob McNeil, Thos. Robinson, Abraham Dodd. Susannah relinquished dower.

• 1810 Federal Census, Franklin County, Virginia; Patrick Slone; 1 male <10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 16-25, 1 male >45, 1 female <10, 2 females 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 1 female >45.

• 1820 Federal Census, Franklin County, Virginia; Patrick Slone; 1 male 16-25, 1 male 26-44, 1 male >45, 1 female <10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 26-44, 3 slaves.

• Franklin County, Virginia Deed Book 9, p. 527-528; 1 October 1821, Patrick and Malinda Slone to Stephen Preston Jr. & Co., 25 acres on Maggoty Creek, being the tract where Slone now lives. Malinda Slone relinquished dower rights.

• Franklin County, Virginia Deed Book 11, p. 65; 29 October 1824, Patrick Slone (and Malinda his wife) to William Chitwood, 101 acres on Mill Creek, above Stephen Preston’s mill formerly Pratt & Preston, conveyed by Stephen Peters to James Molloy and by Molloy to John Dabney to secure debt to Taggert & Smith and conveyed by Dabney to Patrick Slone. Malinda Slone relinquished dower rights.

• Franklin County, Virginia Deed Book 12, p. 223-224; 25 September 1827, Patrick Sloan and Malinda his wife to John Sample, 40 acres on Maggoty Creek. Wit: Moses Greer, Jr., John H. Wade, John Bowman.