William Starbuck (1748 - 1837)

Born 29 Dec 1748 in Nantucket Island, Nantucket, Massachusetts Bay

Ancestors

Husband of Jane (Taylor) Starbuck — married 4 May 1776 in Guilford , North Carolina

Descendants

Died 20 Nov 1837 at age 88 in New Garden, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States

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Genealogically Defined

Biography

William was a Friend (Quaker)

Birth

William Starbuck on born on December 29, 1748 in Nantucket Island, Nantucket, Massachusetts to Edward Starbuck and Damarius Worth.^[1]

Migration to North Carolina

In 1772 when William was twenty-four years old he moved from Nantucket to Guildford County, North Carolina.^[2]

Marriage

William married Jane Taylor on May 4, 1776 in New Garden.^[3]

Children

William and Jane had eleven children, two sons and nine daughters, born to them in New Garden, North Carolina.^[4]

1. Edward b. 17 May 1777. ^[5]
2. Mary b. 8 Oct 1778.^[6]
3. Abigail b. 18 Jul 1780.^[7]
4. Phebe b. 10 Apr 1782.^[8]
5. Rhoda b. 19 Feb 1784^[9]
6. Damaris b. 1 Dec 1785.^[10]
7. William b. 7 Mar 1788.^[11]
8. Jane b. 17 Apr 1792.^[12]
9. Sally b. 4 Aug 1794.^[13]
10. Lydia b. 13 Oct 1796.^[14]
11. Ann b. 23 Aug 1792.^[13]

Death

William died in Guilford County, North Carolina on November 20, 1837. ^[15] His will was probated in 1839 in Guilford County.^[13]

Will^[13]

The last will and testament of William Starbuck contains the following references to his children:

I give unto my son Edward Starbuck, one Dollar;

I give unto my son William Starbuck's children, five shillings each.

I give unto my daughter Mary Dwiggins's children five shillings each.

I give unto my daughter Abigail Simmons, one hundred dollars.

I give unto my daughter Phebe Coffin, one dollar.

I give unto my daughter Rhoda Gurley, fifty dollars.

I give unto my daughter Damaris Fisher, one hundred dollars.

I give unto my daughter Jane Coffin, one hundred dollars.

I give unto my daughter Ann Gardner, one hundred dollars.

I give unto my daughter Sally Dwiggins, one hundred dollars.

I give unto my daughter Lydia Deen, one hundred dollars.

My will is that my personal estate be sold at public sale and the proceeds of the sale equally divided between my daughters, now living namely, Abigail Simmons, Damaris Fisher, Jane Coffin, Ann Gardner, and Lydia Deen.

Sources

1. ↑ "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQD8-WT5 : 10 February 2018), William Starbuck, 29 Dec 1748; citing NANTUCKET,NANTUCKET,MASSACHUSETTS, ; FHL microfilm 823,703.
2. ↑ Massachusetts: Vital Records, 1621-1850 (Online Database: AmericanAncestors.org, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2001-2016).

   Name William STARBUCK

   Birth 1748

   Location Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States

   Original Text William, ch. Edward and Damaris, 29th, 12 mo. 1748, C.R.4. [h. Jane Taylor of N.C., s. Edward and Damaris (Worth) (first w.), "settled in North Caroline in 1772," P.R.38.]

   Record Type Birth

   Town Info Nantucket

   Volume Name Nantucket - V2

   Page 513

   https://www.americanancestors.org/DB190/rd/7758/513/141113956

3. ↑ Earlham College; Richmond, Indiana; Quaker Marriage Records; Collection: Miscellaneous Vital Records. U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935. [database on-line]. Ancestry.com. https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/2189/40784_2421406263_1216-00024/9260610
4. ↑ Guilford College; Greensboro, North Carolina; Men's Minutes, 1783-1800; Collection: North Carolina Yearly Meeting Minutes. Ancestry.com. U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935 [database on-line]. https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/2189/40642_290982-00457
5. ↑ Hinshaw, William Wade, et al., compilers. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy. 6 vols. 1936–1950. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991–1994. Ancestry.com. U.S., Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol I–VI, 1607-1943 [database on-line]. New Garden Monthly Meeting, pg. 517.

   Name: Edward Starbuck

   Birth Date on Image: 17 Fifth 1777

   Translated Birth Date: 17 May 1777

   Monthly Meeting: New Garden Monthly Meeting

   Volume: Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy Vol. I

   https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/3753/quakergenvoli-000775

6. ↑ Hinshaw, William Wade, et al., compilers. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy. 6 vols. 1936–1950. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991–1994. Ancestry.com. U.S., Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol I–VI, 1607-1943 [database on-line]. New Garden Monthly Meeting, pg. 517.

   Name: Mary Starbuck

   Birth Date on Image: 08 Tenth 1778

   Translated Birth Date: 8 Oct 1778

   Monthly Meeting: New Garden Monthly Meeting

   Volume: Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy Vol. I

   https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/3753/quakergenvoli-000775

7. ↑ Hinshaw, William Wade, et al., compilers. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy. 6 vols. 1936–1950. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991–1994. Ancestry.com. U.S., Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol I–VI, 1607-1943 [database on-line]. New Garden Monthly Meeting, pg. 517.

   Name: Abigail Starbuck

   Birth Date on Image: 18 Seventh 1780

   Translated Birth Date: 18 Jul 1780

   Monthly Meeting: New Garden Monthly Meeting

   Volume: Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy Vol. I

   https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/3753/quakergenvoli-000775

8. ↑ Hinshaw, William Wade, et al., compilers. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy. 6 vols. 1936–1950. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991–1994. Ancestry.com. U.S., Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol I–VI, 1607-1943 [database on-line]. New Garden Monthly Meeting, pg. 517.

   Name: Phebe Starbuck

   Birth Date on Image: 10 Fourth 1782

   Translated Birth Date: 10 Apr 1782

   Monthly Meeting: New Garden Monthly Meeting

   Volume: Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy Vol. I

   https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/3753/quakergenvoli-000775

9. ↑ Hinshaw, William Wade, et al., compilers. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy. 6 vols. 1936–1950. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991–1994. Ancestry.com. U.S., Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol I–VI, 1607-1943 [database on-line]. New Garden Monthly Meeting, pg. 517.

   Name: Rhoda Starbuck

   Birth Date on Image: 19 Second 1784

   Translated Birth Date: 19 Feb 1784

   Monthly Meeting: New Garden Monthly Meeting

   Volume: Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy Vol. I

   https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/3753/quakergenvoli-000775

10. ↑ Hinshaw, William Wade, et al., compilers. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy. 6 vols. 1936–1950. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991–1994. Ancestry.com. U.S., Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol I–VI, 1607-1943 [database on-line]. New Garden Monthly Meeting, pg. 517.

    Name: Damaras Starbuck

    Birth Date on Image: 01 Twelfth 1785

    Translated Birth Date: 1 Dec 1785

    Monthly Meeting: New Garden Monthly Meeting

    Volume: Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy Vol. I

    https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/3753/quakergenvoli-000775

11. ↑ Hinshaw, William Wade, et al., compilers. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy. 6 vols. 1936–1950. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991–1994. Ancestry.com. U.S., Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol I–VI, 1607-1943 [database on-line]. New Garden Monthly Meeting, pg. 517. https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/3753/quakergenvoli-000775
12. ↑ Hinshaw, William Wade, et al., compilers. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy. 6 vols. 1936–1950. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991–1994. Ancestry.com. U.S., Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol I–VI, 1607-1943 [database on-line]. New Garden Monthly Meeting, pg. 517.

    Name: Jane Starbuck

    Birth Date on Image: 17 Fourth 1792

    Translated Birth Date: 17 Apr 1792

    Monthly Meeting: New Garden Monthly Meeting

    Volume: Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy Vol. I

    https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/3753/quakergenvoli-000775

13. ↑ ^{13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3} "North Carolina Estate Files, 1663-1979," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2Z7-318X : 17 March 2018), William Starbuck, 1839; citing Guilford, North Carolina, United States, State Archives, Raleigh; FHL microfilm
14. ↑ Hinshaw, William Wade, et al., compilers. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy. 6 vols. 1936–1950. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991–1994. Ancestry.com. U.S., Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol I–VI, 1607-1943 [database on-line]. New Garden Monthly Meeting, pg. 517.

    Name: Lydia Starbuck

    Birth Date on Image: 13 Tenth 1796

    Translated Birth Date: 13 Oct 1796

    Monthly Meeting: New Garden Monthly Meeting

    Volume: Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy Vol. I

    https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/3753/quakergenvoli-000775

15. ↑ "Starbuck - Simmons Family Bible - Deaths." Randolph County Indiana, Family Files. Accessed August 18, 2018. http://www.ingenweb.org/inrandolph/FamilyFiles/Bible/StarbuckSimmonsDeaths.htm.

• Guilford College; Greensboro, North Carolina; Men's Minutes, 1775-1782; Collection: North Carolina Yearly Meeting Minutes

• Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy Vol I - William Paul Starbuck

Notes

1. Enc. of Am. Quaker Gen. Vol. 3 page 517

2. Main Archive Record

Acknowledgements

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