James Roland Floyd Sr (1755 - abt. 1828)

Born 1755 in North Carolina

Husband of Elizabeth (Page) Floyd — married [date unknown] in Horry, South Carolina, United States

Descendants

Died about 10 Dec 1828 at about age 73 in Horry, South Carolina, United States

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Biography

This profile is part of the Floyd Name Study.

James Floyd was born before 1755. He died in 1828 in Horry Dist, SC. James married Elizabeth Lewis, daughter of Jacob Lewis, before 1784 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Horry Co, SC). Elizabeth was born in 1755/1765. She died in 1810/1818 in Horry Dist, SC.They had the following children:

Lewis Floyd 1780/1784-1844. Celia Ann Floyd about 1784-1810/1820. Dicey Floyd 1786/1787-1850. Frederick Floyd 13 Jul 1788-19 Oct 1840. Pugh Floyd 1790-91-15 Oct 1876. Lemuel Floyd 1799/1800- after 1860. Rev James L "Jimpsey" Floyd was born on 16 Jun 1800. He died on 15 Mar 1885. Elizabeth Floyd 1802/1803- 1860/1870

James also married Elizabeth Page, daughter of Joseph Page and Horn, in 1810/1818 in Horry Dist, SC. Elizabeth was born in 1770/1775. She died in 1845/1850 in Horry Dist, SC. .

His exact place of burial is unknown. Probably at either Pisgah Methodist Church or Zion Cemetery. Or he could be buried on private land now lost near the Little Pee Dee River. No record of burial has ever been found. In 1825 tax records he owned more than 1,838 acres & 13 servants. James Floyd also served in the American Revolution (1775-1783). His exact place of burial is unknown. Probably at either Pisgah Methodist Church or Zion Cemetery. Or he could be buried on private land now lost near the Little Pee Dee River. No record of burial has ever been found. In 1825 tax records he owned more than 1,838 acres & 13 servants. James Floyd also served in the American Revolution (1775-1783). James Floyd has many grandchildren & g-grandchildren buried at Zion Cemetery, Pisgah UMC Cemetery & Floyd Cem. in Horry, SC. He may be buried on private land nearby (his son Pugh is memorialized at Zion Cem). He may have been awarded bounty land in SC for his service in the Rev. War. More research needed to conclude.Pisgah Meth Church cemetery is another good possibility, since his oldest grandson (Wm Floyd b. 1818) was buried there & Pisgah was also organized in the early 1800's. Spouse: Elizabeth Lewis Floyd 1769–1813

Children: Celia Ann Floyd Johnson 1784–1819 Pugh Floyd 1791–1876 James Roland Floyd 1800–1885

Research

Posted 10 Aug 2019 by PatriciaBaker513 1James Floyd (Sr) was born before 1760. He settled into South Carolina between 1760 and 1785. Nothing is known of his whereabouts before that time. James married twice. He married 1) Elizabeth Lewis circa 1780. She was born circa 1750-60, a daughter of Jacob Lewis. Jacob Lewis was born circa 1728, and is thought to have migrated from northern Ireland to New Hanover County, North Carolina with his parents in the 1730's. Jacob then moved westward to Georgetown District (modern day Marion County), South Carolina; and then to Robeson County, North Carolina, where he died after 1800. James Floyd (Sr) and Elizabeth Lewis had 8 known children. Elizabeth Lewis died circa 1818. After her death, James Floyd (Sr) married 2) Elizabeth Page. She was born during the 1770's, a daughter of Joseph Page and Sarah Horn of Georgetown District (modern day Marion County), South Carolina. There were no known children from this second marriage. Elizabeth Page died circa 1850. James Floyd (Sr) died circa 1828 in Horry District (modern day Horry County), South Carolina.

Children of James Floyd (Sr) and Elizabeth Lewis in probable birth order: Lewis H. Floyd (Sr). Celia Jane Floyd. Frederick Floyd. Dicey Floyd. Pugh Floyd (Sr). See Pugh Floyd and Jane Graham. Lemuel Floyd. See Lemuel Floyd and "Unknown". James L. (Jempsey) Floyd. Elizabeth Floyd.

PROFILE OF JAMES FLOYD (Sr)

a) LAND HOLDINGS. Excerpts from Independent Republic Quarterly, HCHS, April 1974 Edition. On July 4, 1785, James Floyd (Sr) was deeded 200 acres of land bounded by vacant land on all sides. This was the first land on record that he purchased in the area. It was in the District of Georgetown (modern day Horry County) and signed by William Moultrie, Governor of Charleston. He paid 4 pounds, 13 shillings, and 4 pence sterling money. On April 11, 1811, James Floyd (Sr) had surveyed and received a grant for 788 acres surrounding the original tract of 200 acres. This was described as being in Horry District, northeast side of Drowning Creek (modern day Lumber River) near the head of Cedar Creek. The grant was signed by Henry Middleton, Governor at Charleston. The total land holdings of James Floyd (Sr) was 1838 acres, acquired in 1785, 1787, 1796, 1801, and 1811. All of the land holdings are on file with the South Carolina Dept. Of Archives & History.

b) COMMISSION SEAT. Excerpts from Independent Republic Quarterly, HCHS, Volume 1, The Statutes At Large Of South Carolina dated 1795: The Act of 1626 relating to the operations of ferries in the district, James Floyd is a member of the Upper (Northern) Board Of Commissioners of the high roads in the Election District of Kingston. Other members of the board are John Graham, Samuel Garret (sp?), Isaac Skipper, and Rawlins Hartsfield.

c) ELIZABETH LEWIS. On file with SC Dept. Of Archives & History, undated (circa 1800), Series S165015, Item 01577: To the Honorable the Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina the petition of James Floyd of George Town District in said State Respectfully showeth, that your petitioners father in law, Jacob Lewis of North Carolina Robeson County has Conveyed his property by deeds of gifts to his Children, and to your petitioners wife Elizabeth Floyd a Negroe Fellow named Daniel, but under the Existing laws your petitioner is prohibited from Bringing the said Negroe into this state without the sanction of the legislature, your petitioner therefore solicits your Honorable body to take his Case into consideration and Grant him the liberty of bringing into this State this Negroe Fellow and your petitioner as in duty bound will pray. Jas. Floyd. (See attachment at bottom.)

d) ELIZABETH PAGE. On file with SC Dept Of Archives & History, dated March 2, 1818, Series S108093, Reel 0017, Frame 00662, Item 000: Will Of Joseph Page (father of Elizabeth Page). In the name of God amen I Joseph Page of the M District aforesaid being weak in body but of perfect mind and memory calling to mind the mortality of my body and that it is appointed for all men to die first I give and recommend my soul in to the hand of Almighty God who gave it my body to be buried in decent burial at the discretion of my Executors And as touching as the worldly estate wherewith it hath pleased God to blefs me I give demise & bequeath in the following manner and form Item I give to my daughter Elizabeth Floyd a negro Girl named Judy also two Cows & Calves Item I give to my daughter Delilah Floyd a negro Girlnamed Caty also Two Cows & Calves Item I give to my daughter Ann Herring a negroe Girl named Rachel also Two Cows and Item I give to my daughter Susannah a Negroe wench named Lucy and her child named Tener also five Cows & calves a feather Bed & furniture & I do further give the remainder of my Cattle to be equally divided among my three sons Ebraham John & Elias Page. To Abraham Page the Eldest of the Three 250 Dollars Cash also I give to my youngest son 560 Dollars to John John Page I also give 250 Dollars Cash to my youngest daughter Susannah Page I give 100 Dollars Cash Also I give to the four above named Children viz Abraham John Elias & Susannah Page a Feather Bed & furniture a piece. Signed & acknowledged in the presence of Edmond Price, Delilah Price. His mark Joseph Page. Recorded in Will Book 1, Page 114. Original Will Missing, Sworn to March2, 1818. Thos. Marllee Ordy. Roll No. 630.

e) LOCATION. From 1825 Mill's Atlas of Horry District: The Floyd homestead is found at a road junction in the northwest corner of Horry County, next to a meetinghouse, and near Floyd's Ferry which crossed Drowning Creek (modern day Lumber River). His nearest neighbors in 1820-1825 were the Walker's, Elliott's, Page's, and Grainger's.

f) TAX ASSESSMENT. On file with SC Dept. Of Archives & History, Series S126061, Item 00334: Return of James Floyd Senr, Taxable Property in the District of Horry for the year 1824. 200 acres of land valued at $1.00 per acre, 1638 acres of land valued at $0.20 per acre. Total value $527.60. Taxed at37 1/2 cents per cent, tax $1.97. 13 negroes at $0.75 each, tax $9.75. Total tax $11.72. The truth of the above return, sworn to before me, this 9th day of March 1825. James Floyd Senr. (See attachment at bottom.)

g) DEATH. Excerpts from Independent Republic Quarterly, April 1974 Edition: James Floyd, Sr. died early in the year 1828. Jempsey (James Jr) Floyd was appointed administrator of his father's large estate April 9, 1828. A sale was held December 10, 1828 and other sales later. The estate was not settled until years after the death of James Floyd, Sr., probably after the death of his second wife, Elizabeth (Page) Floyd, circa 1850.

h) ESTATE. On file atCourt of Probate, Conway, SC. Estate of James Floyd, Horry Co., SC (Box 4, No. ): 15 Mar 1828, Elizabeth (Page) Floyd & James Floyd petitioned for letters of administration. 21 Mar 1828, Administrator's Bond of $4000 for Elizabeth Floyd & James Floyd by Elizabeth Floyd, James Floyd, James Johnston & Bryan Minsey. Sale of property later but no heirs were named.

i) SERVANTS. Elizabeth (Page) Floyd:From Horry County Historical Society, 1845-1846 Horry District Taxpayers: Elizabeth Floyd owned 2 slaves.

j) CHILDREN IN PROBATE. On file at Court of Probate, Conway, SC. Estate of Elizabeth (Page) Floyd, Horry Co., SC. (Box 3, No. 29), circa 1850, Summons In Partition: List of heirs of Elizabeth Floyd. James Ellitt by transfer of Dower, applicant VS Dicey Lewis, Pugh Floyd, Lemuel Floyd, James Floyd, Henry Elliott & wife,Elizabeth, Mary Newsom, ? Floyd & wife Sarah Ann, James L. C. Floyd, Lewis H. Floyd, A. J. Floyd, Silvester Jolly & wife, Washington Blackwell & wife, Ann Floyd wife of Byrell Floyd & child, Celia Jane Floyd, John Johnston children: James Norton & wife Margaret, Robert E. Price & wife Celia, D. R. Anderson & wife Mary Ann, Gilford Enzor & wife Elizabeth (Williams), Joseph Griffin & wife Jane(?). Frederick Floyd heirs: Allen J. Floyd, Herman P. Floyd, Francis Floyd & Ann Eliza his wife, Rosa Angelina Floyd, Temperence Floyd, Susannah Floyd, Herriet Floyd. (See attachment at bottom.) 1800 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)

1800 Georgetown Dist., Kingston Co., SC pg 776/390 James Floyd 40101-11110-0-5 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 45 & up (before 1755) James Floyd (bef 1755) 1 Male(s) 16-25 (1774-1784) Lewis Floyd (1780/84) son 4 Male(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) 1-Frederick Floyd (1788) son 2-Pugh Floyd (c1791) son 3-Lemuel Floyd (c1800) son 4-James L. Floyd (1800) son 1 Female(s) 26-44 (1755-1774) Elizabeth (Lewis) Floyd (1755/65) wife 1 Female(s) 16-25 (1774-1784) Celia Floyd (1774/84) daughter 1 Female(s) 10-15 (1784-1790) Dicey Floyd (c1787) daughter 1 Female(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) Daughter? (1790/1800)

Sources

• An undated (after ca 1850) summons for partition lists the estate of Elizabeth Floyd, wife of James Floyd, deceased and names the heirs. Horry County Court of Probate, Box 3, Number 29
• 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Horry, South Carolina; Page: 134; NARA Roll: M33_119; Image: 276
• Year: 1810; Census Place: Horry, South Carolina; Roll: 62; Page: 478; Image: 00152; Family History Library Film: 0181421
• 1790 United States Federal Census
• 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Horry, South Carolina; Page: 134; NARA Roll: M33_119; Image: 276
• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61835234/james-floyd: accessed 13 September 2022), memorial page for James Floyd (1755–10 Dec 1828), Find a Grave Memorial ID 61835234, ; Maintained by Keith Edwards (contributor 47203102) Burial Details Unknown.