Edmond Waldrop (1778 - 1846)

Born 1778 in Laurens, South Carolina, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Nancy (Pettypool) Waldrop — married about 1802 in Laurens, South Carolina, United States

Husband of Mary Ann Waldrop — married 23 Oct 1840 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States

Descendants

Died 3 Aug 1846 at about age 68 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States

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Biography

Edmund is often reported to be the son of Luke Waldrop and Mary (Henderson) Waldrop. ^[1] However, he was not listed in Luke's will and there is no documentation for him as Luke or Mary's son. He was more likely the son of James and Elizabeth Waldrop of Laurens County, South Carolina and appears as a witness for James in court in 1801.

Edmund Waldrop was born in 1780 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. He is listed in land transactions in Laurens County, South Carolina where another branch of the family had initially settled before moving to North Caroljna. He also purchased land along Green River.

Edmund married first Nancy Pettypool about 1803 in Laurens County, South Carolina . They had the followinh children:^[2]

1. Katherine WALDROP b: ABT 1803 in Rutherford Co., NC
2. Davidson Green WALDROP b: ABT 1805 in Rutherford Co., NC
3. Otis Davidson WALDROP b: 1806 in NC
4. Alfred Butler WALDROP b: ABT 1807 in Rutherford Co., NC
5. Jonathon Columbus WALDROP b: 19 FEB 1808 in Rutherford Co., NC
6. Sarah Jane WALDROP b: ABT 1811 in Rutherford Co., NC
7. Priscilla WALDROP b: ABT 1813 in Rutherford Co., NC
8. Caswell WALDROP b: ABT 1815 in Rutherford Co., NC
9. Lavina WALDROP b: ABT 1817 in Rutherford Co., NC
10. Edmond P WALDROP b: ABT 1818 in Rutherford Co., NC
11. Jane WALDROP b: ABT 1820/1825 in Rutherford Co., NC
12. James Ewell Asberry WALDROP b: 1 OCT 1821 in Rutherford Co., NC

Sarah died September 8, 1828 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States.

Edmund married second, Mary Ann Waldrop, the daughter of Jechonias and Margaret (Waldrop) Waldrop, on 23 October 1840 in Rutherford, North Carolina. Samuel Wilkins was the bond maker. ^{[3] [4]} They had no children. She is mentioned in his will in which he provided for her generously for the remainder of her life, leaving her in the care of his youngest son, Asberry.^[5]

Edmund died August 3, 1846 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States.

1. Will - Edmond Waldrop, Rutherford County, NC, Wills and Miscellaneous Records, 1783-1868 by Wooley, Rutherford Co., NC Will Book E, Page 162, 10 Jul 1846. Recorded Aug Court 1846. "1841 ---- Rutherford Co., NC. Will dated 10 Jul 1841. Recorded August Court 1844. Will Book E, page 162-163. Actual Text August Court 1841, State of Carolina I EDMUND [Edward? the handwriting is unreadable] Waldrope Sen. of the County of Rutherford and state aforesaid anticipateing the certainty of death and the uncertainty of the time when that dispensation of providence may happen being disirous to execute my will with proper discretion and where in Possession of my usual mental facalties do make and delare this to be my last will and testament as follows: In the first place it is my will and desire that my present wife Mary Ann Waldrope shall remain here at my mansion house wherein I now live under the care and charge of my son Asberry so long as she lives single or dies & is to have a reasonable maintenance by and through her own means and exertion together with the aid and assisstance of said Asberry Waldrope and that I, Edmund Waldrope do allow my wife Ann to have the entire use and controle of the following pieces of property to wit: a certain note of hand due from Jechnius Waldrop to said Ann of one hundred seventy dollars and the interest two cows and calves two feather beds and furniture and the cuvard and such of the cuvard ware as can be best justified all of which I wish to remain hers for safe keeping at her oversite & pleasure. In the second place it is my will to bequeath to my son Asberry Waldrop the plantation and mansion house whereon I now reside containing 129 acres of land more or less. Beginning on a red oak on the north Bank of Green River and running a North Course 50 East 20 poles keeping with the Buts and Bounds according to the conveyance made from Richard LEWIS to me on the dividing line between myself and Aaron FOWLER, and then with said line to the River & from thence meandering with the River & to the beginning to have and to hold during his natural life also is to have all my horse, cattle, hogs, household and kitchen furniture & _____ Farming tools of every kind also all my Outstanding debts of every kind & it is further my will & desire that if my son Asberry should die before he should marry, that all the property and land bequeathed by me to him be equally divided amongst the surviving heirs and Children of my body. In the 3rd place I will & bequeath to my several children namly as follows: Catherine Thompson, Alford Waldrop, Davidson Waldrop, Jonathan Waldrop, Sarah Splawn Caswell Waldrop, Priscilla Owens, Levina Woods, Edmund P. Waldrop and Jane Waldrop, each to have out of my Estate one dollar apiece to be paid after my death by the Executor. It is my desire that my wife Ann Waldrop & son Asberry Waldrope act as executor and Executrix to this my last will and testament disquallifying all others. Given under my hand and seal this 10th day of July, Anno Domoni 1841. Signed Edmund Edmund Waldrop Witness James Morris [jurat] Aaron (his mark) Fowler." Listed as Edmond in the database, his will is recorded as Edward. His son, and namesake is also recorded as Edward in the will.

1800 --- LAURENS CO., SC. Deed Book G, Page 260, 6 May 1800. Recorded 4 Aug 1801 - George Rose & wife Tamar to HARMON WALDROP for $260.00, 100 acres on Southside of Enoree River, part of a grant to LUKE WALDROP & William Williamson, bounded by Seth Petty Poole, Clayborn Simms (formerly) sold to William Williamson, Henry Meredith, William Taylor. Witness EDMOND WALDROP. [See 10101 Harmon Waldrop for complete text.-CW]

1801 --- LAURENS CO., SC. Deed Book H, page 215. 28 Sep 1801. Recorded 7 Apr 1807 - JAMES WALDROP and wife Elizabeth to James Moss for $550, 150 acres borders on Cheek, James Brown, Spencer Brown, said JAMES WALDROP. Witnesses - Augustin Bumpass, JAMES CERSY [Searcy?] WALDROP, EDMOND WALDROP. Starlin Tucker, J.P. [See 24445 James Waldrop for complete text.-CW]

1804 --- RUTHERFORD CO., NC. No. 169. Rutherford Co., NC Land Entries January 1804 - April 1826. 27 Dec 1804. EDMOND WALDROP enters 100 acres in Rutherford Co; borders his own line, between "that" and "the" waggon road & runs on "the" vacant land "round his line"; fees due paid; issued.-Clayton HHW

1806 --- RUTHERFORD CO., NC. Deed Book 29-31, Page 113-115. Richard Lewis to EDMUND WALDROP. 15 Mar 1806. Recorded 1st Jan 1817, No. 76. Actual Text - Copy of original document in file.-CW This indenture made this 15th day of March in the year of our Lord 1806 between Richard Lewis of Rutherford county and State of North Carolina of the one part and EDMOND WALDROP of said County and State of the other part Witnesseth that the said Richard Lewis hath for and in consideration of the sum of Three hundred pounds Current money of said State to him in hand paid before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt and payment whereof is hereby acknowledged granted bargained sold and confirmed & by these presents doth bargain sell convey and confirm unto the said EDMOND WALDROP his heirs & assigns for ever all that tract or parcel of land in the county & state aforesaid lying on Green River. Beginning at a red oak near the bank of said river & running North 50 East 90 poles to a pine then North 49 West cropping & continuing on until strike the river a 2nd time then down the meanders of the river to the beginning the same being part of a survey granted to James Crawford bearing date December 22nd 1768 & containing by estimation 55 acres. Also another tract adjoining, Beginning at a pine & running North 41 East 120 poles to a pine then North 49 West 120 poles to a stake then South 41 West 120 poles to a stake then to the beginning the same being a survey containing 90 acres & granted by pattent to Christen Hogan bearing date October 28th 1782 which tract or parcel of land with all its members & appurtenances the said Ricard Lewis doth hereby promIse for himself his heirs Executors & administrators to warrant and forever defend unto the said EDMOND WALDROP his heirs & assigns forever from the lawfull claim of any person or persons whatsoever In witness whereof the said Richard Lewis hath hereuto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and date above written. Richard Lewis. Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of James Morris.

1809 --- RUTHERFORD CO., NC. Deed Book 26, Page 277. Entered 17 Jan 1809, Land Grant # 2774, Granted 15 Dec 1811, 100 Acres on North side of Green River. Recorded 16 Dec 1812. Actual Text - Copy of original document in file.-CW December 16th 1812 No 318. State of North Carolina No 2774. Know ye that we for and in consideration of the sum of fifty shillings for every hundred acres hereby granted paid into our Treasury by Edmond Waldrop have given & granted & by these presents do give & grant unto the said EDMOND WALDROP a tract of land containing one hundred acres lying & being in the county of Rutherford on the north side of Green River joining his own lines Beginning on a pine near his old corner thence North 34 degrees East 60 poles to a Spanish Oak then North 36 deg West 160 poles to a stake then South 41 deg East 45 poles to a stake then North 41 deg East with the line of a ninety acre tract granted to Christian Hogan 120 poles to a pine then south 49 deg East to the beginning. Entered 17 January 1809. As by the plat hereunto annexed doth appear together with all woods waters mines minerals hereditaments & appurtenances to the said land belonging or appertaining to hold to the said EDMOND WALDROP his heirs and Assigns forever Yielding & paying to us such sums of money yearly or otherwise as our general assembly from time to time may direct provided always that the said grantee shall cause this grant to be registered in the registers office of our said county of Rutherford within twelve months from the date hereof otherwise the same shall be void in testimony whereof we have caused these our letters to be made pattent & our great seal to be thereunto affixed. Witness William Hawkins Esq. our Governor Captian General & Commander in Chief at Raleigh this 15th day of December in the thirty sixth year of our Independence & in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & eleven. By Command. William Hawkins. William Hill, Sec.

1810 --- RUTHERFORD CO., NC. U. S. Census. Edmond Walbdrop - 3m u/10; 1m 26/44; 1m +45; 2f u/10; 1f 26/44. Note - This census is loosely alphabatized. Edmond is on page 450; the other Waldrops are on page 455-456.

1820 --- RUTHERFORD CO., NC. U. S. Census. Edmond Waldrope - 2m u/10; 2m 10/16; 1m 16/18; 1m 18/25; 1m 26/44; 2f u/10; 1f 10/16; 1f 16/25; 1f 26/44.

1820 --- RUTHERFORD CO., NC. No. 2114. Rutherford Co., NC Land Entries January 1804 - April 1826. 12 Feb 1820. Richard Stephens enters 100 acres on "a" Bear Creek waters of Pacolet R; borders near EDMUND WALDROP; includes the improvements made by Nehemiah Pain; fees due; discontinued by order.-Clayton HHW

1820 --- RUTHERFORD CO., NC. No. 2152. Rutherford Co., NC Land Entries January 1804 - April 1826. 5 May 1820. Absolem Thompson enters 60 acres on head branches of Pacolet R; borders near EDMUND WALDROP; includes an improvement made by Nehemiah Pain; [fees due--lined out]; issued.-Clayton HHW

1821 --- RUTHERFORD CO., NC. Will Book C, page 160. Will of Elizabeth Pounce 10 Jan 1821, July Crt 1821, Executors were James Morris and EDMOND WALDROP. Abstracts of Wills 1779-1822 by Caroline Heath Davis - p. 76

1822 --- RUTHERFORD CO., NC. Deed Book 34, Page 168. 8 Jul 1822. 30+ acres. Robert Newton to EDMOND WALDROP. Actual Text - Copy of original document in file.-CW This indenture made this eighth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty two between Robert Newton of the State of North Carolina and Rutherford County of the one part & EDMOND WALDROP of the same State & County of the other part. Witnesseth that whereas Samuel Wheeler Dec'd leaving no will in writing & the said Robert Newton having been appointed by the court administrator on the estate of the said deceased & this said Samuel Wheeler having in his lifetime bound himself his heirs Executors & administrators and assigns to make ??right to a certain tract of land now this indenture Witnesseth that the said Robert A. Newton agreeable to the power s invested in him as administrator doth make a right to the said land as follows. West? on the north side of Green River being the land where the deceased formerly lived on Beginning on two Red Oaks running then North 127 poles to a pine then 127 pole to a post then So 127 poles to a stake thence to the beginning also one tract of 39 acres forming the other Beginning on a Black Oak below the field on the west side of a branch running thence South 65 East 76 poles to a white oak then North 50 East 80 poles to a ??Spanish then North 40 West 60 poles to a black oak then south the line of the other tract to the beginning now the said administrator makes a right to all the above described lands ???? any that the said dec'd in his lifetime made rights to to have & to hold to the said EDMOND WALDROP his heirs & assigns the said premises with every part & parcel thereof in the all rights titles claims demands whatsoever according to the power given to Executor there said Robert Newton doth covenant & agree to warrant & defend to the said EDMOND WALDROP & his heirs and assigns against all lawful claims & demands whatsoever whereby the above premises might or may be effected or incumbered contrary to the true intent & meaning of these presents whereunto the said Robert Newton hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day & year above written. Robert Newton. Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of D. Dockey. William K. Kerr.

1823 --- RUTHERFORD CO., NC. No. 2451. Rutherford Co., NC Land Entries January 1804 - April 1826. 16 Apr 1823. William Staten enters 200 acres on waters of main Broad R; border William Twitty, his own line & near EDMOND WALDROP; issued.-Clayton HHW

1824 --- RUTHERFORD CO., NC. Mentioned in Will Book D, page 32, Zachariah Wood, 8 Aug 1824, Feb Court. EDMOND WALDROP mentioned in land description.

1825 --- RUTHERFORD CO., NC. No. 2718 or 2618. Rutherford Co., NC Land Entries January 1804 - April 1826. 27 Jan 1825. Randolph Wood enters 100 acres on N side of Green R; borders James Morris, EDMOND WALDROP & Zac Wood deceased's line; issued.-Clayton HHW

1826 --- RUTHERFORD CO., NC. Deed 14 Dec 1826. #52. ALFRED B. WALDROP, 150 acres adjoining EDMOND WALDROP and others.-Clayton HHW

1830 --- RUTHERFORD CO., NC. U. S. Census. Edm'd Waldrop - 1m 5/10; 1m 10/15; 1m 15/20; 1m 20/30; 1m 50/60; 1f 5/10; 1f 10/15; 1f 15/20; 1f 20/30.

1833 --- RUTHERFORD CO., NC. No. 4317 or 1437. Rutherford Co., NC Land Entries January 1804 - April 1826. 10 Jun 1833. Thomas Morris enters 150 acres on S side of main Broad R; border his own land, William Kilpatrick, Benjamin Stanton, EDMOND "Waldroop", & James Morris; issued.-Clayton HHW

1839? --- RUTHERFORD CO., NC. Court Minutes, May Court. The court drew the following persons to constitute the original panel of the Grand and Petit Juries for next July Court (to wit) EDMOND WALDROP (among others)

1839 --- RUTHERFORD CO., NC. Court Minutes, July Court. The Sheriff returned the following Jury list towit Edmund Waldroup (and others). Whereon was endorsed, Executed except Waldrop & McGlamry. J. W. Carson, Sheriff. Five were discharged after tendering cause..Edmund was not among them.

1840 --- RUTHERFORD CO., NC.? Edmund Waldrop Sr., bondsman to marriage of Marian Waldrop on 23 Oct 1840. Wit. by Samuel Wilkins, William Wilkins, Clerk.

1840 --- RUTHERFORD CO., NC. U. S. Census. Ed. Waldrop - 1m 15/20; 1m 20/30; 1m 60/70. Son, Caswell two doors up. Calvin Splawn next door. Men 20/30, wives 20/30.

???? --- RUTHERFORD CO., NC. Bondsman to marriage of daughters: Katherine by T.F. Birchett Clerk; Priscilla by A. Mills; Lavina, Wit. by Wm Richardson, T.F. Birchett, Clerk. Per DWWHLWJD

1846 --- RUTHERFORD CO., NC. Will Book E, page 162-163. Written 10 Jul 1846. Recorded August Court 1846. Actual Text August Court 1846 State of Carolina I EDMUND [Edward? the handwriting is unreadable] Waldrope Sen. of the County of Rutherford and state aforesaid anticipateing the certainty of death and the uncertainty of the time when that dispensation of providence may happen being disirous to execute my will with proper discretion and where in Possession of my usual mental facalties do make and delare this to be my last will and testament as follows: In the first place it is my will and desire that my present wife Mary Ann Waldrope shall remain here at my mansion house wherein I now live under the care and charge of my son Asberry so long as she lives single or dies & is to have a reasonable maintenance by and through her own means and exertion together with the aid and assisstance of said Asberry Waldrope and that I, Edmund Waldrope do allow my wife Ann to have the entire use and controle of the following pieces of property to wit: a certain note of hand due from Jechnius Waldrop to said Ann of one hundred seventy dollars and the interest two cows and calves two feather beds and furniture and the cuvard and such of the cuvard ware as can be best justified all of which I wish to remain hers for safe keeping at her oversite & pleasure. In the second place it is my will to bequeath to my son Asberry Waldrop the plantation and mansion house whereon I now reside containing 129 acres of land more or less. Beginning on a red oak on the north Bank of Green River and running a North Course 50 East 20 poles keeping with the Buts and Bounds according to the conveyance made from Richard LEWIS to me on the dividing line between myself and Aaron Fowler, and then with said line to the River & from thence meandering with the River & to the beginning to have and to hold during his natural life also is to have all my horse, cattle, hogs, household and kitchen furniture & _____ Farming tools of every kind also all my Outstanding debts of every kind & it is further my will & desire that if my son Asberry should die before he should marry, that all the property and land bequeathed by me to him be equally divided amongst the surviving heirs and Children of my body. In the 3rd place I will & bequeath to my several children namly as follows: Catherine Thompson, Alford Waldrop, Davidson Waldrop, Jonathan Waldrop, Sarah Splawn, Caswell Waldrop, Priscilla Owens, Levina Woods, Edmund P. Waldrop and Jane Waldrop, each to have out of my Estate one dollar apiece to be paid after my death by the Executor. It is my desire that my wife Ann Waldrop & son Asberry Waldrope act as executor and Executrix to this my last will and testament disquallifying all others. Given under my hand and seal this 10th day of July, Anno Domoni 1841. Signed Edmund Edmund Waldrop Witness James Morris [jurat]; Aaron (his mark) Fowler." Listed as Edmond in the database, his will is recorded as Edward. His son, and namesake is also recorded as Edward in the will. FHLF #428304 Rutherford County NC Clerk of Superior Court Record of Estates, 1840-1847 - Page 644 - An instrument of writing perporting to be the last will and testament of Edmond Waldrope was presented in court for Probate. James Morris one of the subscribing witnesses upon being duly sworn proved the due and solemn execution of the same it was therefore ordered to be recorded. Asberry Waldrope one of the Executors appointed in said will was then duly qualified and obtained Letters Testamentary. (The next two pages are blank, apparently the will was never recorded in the book.)

Mickey Fornier, descendant of James Searcy Waldrop does not believe that Edmond and J. S. were sons of Luke and Mary. She does believe they were brothers. [See Rin 44 for complete text of email to JD]

Sources

1. ↑ Edmund Waldrop contains sources and transriptions of records
2. ↑ RootsWeb contains census data sources
3. ↑ North Carolina, Marriages, 1759-1979, database, FamilySearch (accessed 26 September 2015), Edmund Waldropi and Mary Ann Waldrop, 23 Oct 1840; citing Rutherford,North Carolina, reference ; FHL microfilm 6,330,324.
4. ↑ Marriages of Rutherford Co., NC by Holcombe.
5. ↑ Text: 1841 Rutherford Co., NC. Will dated 10 Jul 1841. Recorded August Court 1844. Will Book E, page 162-163. Actual Text August Court 1841, State of Carolina

See also:

• United States Census, 1810, database with images, FamilySearch (accessed 26 September 2015), Edmond Walbdrap, 1810.

• United States Census, 1820, database with images, FamilySearch (accessed 26 September 2015), Edmond Waldrope, 1820.

• North Carolina, Marriages, 1759-1979," database, FamilySearch , (accessed 26 September 2015), Edmund Waldrop and Mary Ann Waldrop, 23 Oct 1840; citing Rutherford,North Carolina, reference ; FHL microfilm 6,33

• Geni John Waldrop (contains excellent timeline and transcription of deeds and other records

• History of the Waldrop Family contains sources and records.

• 96 District History Waldrop Family History

• South Carolina Historical Society: Young Family Papers contain correspondence, land records and others which include the Waldrop family