John Younger Estes (1818 - 1895)

Born 29 Dec 1818 in Tennessee, United States

Ancestors

Son of John R. Estes and Nancy Ann (Moore) Estes

Husband of Martha Ruth (Dodson) Estes — married 3 Jan 1841 in Claiborne County, Tennessee

Descendants

Died 19 Sep 1895 at age 76 in Nocona, Montague, Texas, United States

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Biography

This profile is part of the Estes Name Study.

Private John Estes served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: 14 Nov 1862
Side: CSA
Regiment(s): 1st Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry

John Younger Estes was born on December 29, 1818 in Tennessee, United States. He was the son of John R. Estes^[1] and Nancy Moore.

In 1830, he was part of his father's household in Claiborne, Tennessee. ^[2]

In 1841, he married Martha Ruth (Dodson) Estes (1820-1903) in Claiborne, Tennessee.^[3]

Their children were...

1. Lazarus Estes (1848 - 1918)
2. Elizabeth Ann (Estes) Vanoy (1851 - 1946)
3. Margaret Melvina (Estes) Bishop (1854 - 1888)
4. George Buchanan Estes (1855 - 1948)
5. Martha Geneva (Estes) Ausburn (1859 - )
6. Nancy (Estes) Montgomery (~1861 - )
7. Ruthie (Estes) Sweatman (1867 - 1957)
8. John Reagan Estes jr. (~1871 - ).

He was recorded in Claiborne, Tennessee in 1850, 1860 and 1870. ^[4][5][6]

On October 5, 1865, just six months after being released on the north side of the Ohio River, John Y. Estes did a very unusual thing. He deeded his property, mostly kitchen items and livestock, to his son Lazarus who was about 17 years old and lived in the family home.

John died on September 19, 1895 in Nocona, Montague, Texas aged 76.

Military

"John probably joined when the regiment was formed on August 10, 1862, although he may have been participating in the unofficial unit since 1861. ^[7][8] The Fulkerson’s in Tazewell, his near neighbors, were instrumental in raising Confederate volunteers in Claiborne County. John Y. Estes fought and served until he was either injured or a previous condition became so serious in 1864 that he could not function, although he participated in some of the worst fighting and most brutal battles of the war. John is reported to have been admitted to the hospital in Charlottesville, VA on June the 12th, transferred to a convalescent camp on June 19th, and deserted at Staunton, Va. on June the 30th. In October, 1864 records say he was accounted for, but absent. By March 6th of 1865, he was in prison, captured as a deserter, transferred to Chattanooga, signed the allegiance oath and by the end of March, had been taken to Louisville before being deposited on the north side of the Ohio River, having agreed to stay there for the duration of the war."

He left a wife and 6 children at home ranging in age from Lazarus born in 1848, so 13, to newborn at the time of his enlistment.

The above excerpt was taken from John Y Estes 1818-*1865 Civil War Soldier walked to Texas twice which contains a much more detailed story of his military service is told on his descendant's blog

Research Notes

• His birth location was previously listed in Halifax, Virginia. All the sources place his birth in Tennessee.

Sources

1. ↑ Paternal relationship is confirmed by a 24 out of 25 Y-DNA marker match between Garmon Estes and his paternal line 3rd cousin once removed Buster Estes.
2. ↑ 1830 Census: "1830 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1830; Census Place: Claiborne, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 180; Page: 107; Family History Library Film: 0024538
   Ancestry Sharing Link • Ancestry Record 8058 #744055 (accessed 15 October 2021)
   John Estes.
3. ↑ Marriage: "Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002"
   Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002
   Ancestry Sharing Link • Ancestry Record 1169 #1343072 (accessed 15 October 2021)
   John Y Ester marriage to Ruthy Dodson on 1 Mar 1841 in Claiborne, Tennessee, USA.
4. ↑ 1850 Census: "1850 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 7, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: 874; Page: 271b
   Ancestry Sharing Link • Ancestry Record 8054 #6018798 (accessed 15 October 2021)
   John Ester (30), Laborer, in Subdivision 7, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA. Born in Tennessee.
5. ↑ 1860 Census: "1860 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1860; Census Place: Subdivision 9, Claiborne, Tennessee; Page: 330
   Ancestry Sharing Link • Ancestry Record 7667 #19010657 (accessed 15 October 2021)
   John Y Easter (40), Shoemaker, in Subdivision 9, Claiborne, Tennessee. Born in Tennessee.
6. ↑ 1870 Census: "1870 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1870; Census Place: District 8, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1518; Page: 276A
   Ancestry Sharing Link • Ancestry Record 7163 #11916097 (accessed 15 October 2021)
   John Y Estes, Farm Laborer, in District 8, Claiborne, Tennessee. Born in Tennessee.
7. ↑ "United States Civil War Soldiers Index, 1861-1865", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F9V1-JX7 : 25 August 2021), John Y. Eastice, 1861-1865.
8. ↑ Confederate Military Record: "U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865"
   Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
   Ancestry Record 1555 #188641 (accessed 18 October 2021)
   Name: John Y Eastice; Enlistment Date: 14 Nov 1862; Enlistment Rank: Private; Muster Date: 14 Nov 1862; Muster Place: Tennessee; Muster Company: F; Muster Regiment: 1st Cavalry; Muster Regiment Type: Cavalry; Muster Information: Enlisted; Side of War: Confederacy; Title: Index to Compiled Confederate Military Service Records.

• Probate: "Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008"
  Will Books, 1837-1865, Claiborne County, Tennessee; Author: Tennessee State Library and Archives (Nashville, Tennessee); Probate Place: Claiborne, Tennessee
  Ancestry Sharing Link • Ancestry Record 9176 #4135209 (accessed 15 October 2021)
  John Y Estes probate.

• https://dna-explained.com/2015/03/23/john-y-estes-1818-1895-civil-war-soldier-walked-to-texas-twice-52-ancestors-64/

• https://dna-explained.com/2019/12/16/john-estes-goes-to-jail-52-ancestors-265/

• Find a Grave, database and images (Find A Grave: Memorial #16976254 : accessed 14 October 2021), memorial page for John Younger Estes (29 Dec 1818–19 Sep 1895), Find a Grave Memorial ID 16976254, citing Boren Cemetery, Ringgold, Montague County, Texas, USA ; Maintained by BigBigTex (contributor 48680123). Find A Grave: Memorial #16976254

• https://dna-explained.com/2022/12/04/estes-ancestors-to-1495-plus-wives-52-ancestors-385/