Lewis Little (abt. 1769 - 1847)

Born about 1769 in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina

Ancestors

Descendants

Died 29 Oct 1847 at about age 78 in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States

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Biography

Parentage

Lewis Little was the son of Capt Johann Daniel (Klein) Little Sr (1731 - 1775) and Annie Mary Lewis (1735 - 1805).

Lewis's siblings were

1. Peter Little (1752-1822)
2. Johann Daniel Little Jr. (1755 -1807)
3. John Little (1758-1780)
4. Henry Little (1761-1780)
5. James Little Sr (1767-1842)
6. Mary Ann (Little) Sparks (1772-1840)

Lewis was a beneficiary in his father's will.
Daniel Little devised and bequeathed to
Mary my dearly beloved Wife
Sons Daniel & John Little
All the rest of my Real and personal Estate to be disposed of at publick Sale by my Executors and the Money arising therefrom (after my just Debts are paid) to be equally divided amongst my Sons & Daughter viz Peter, Daniel, John, Henry & James Little & Lewis Little & my daughter Mary Little share and share alike
Executors: wife Mary and my well beloved Friend Michael Brown
[torn] day of December 1775, signed Daniel his D mark Little
Witnesses: [torn] Chamber, [torn] Little, [torn] Little^[1]

Marriage

Spouse: Tabitha Sparks
Married circa 1795.^{[citation needed]}

Rowan County, N.C., Census

Two individuals named Lewis Little had 1800 Rowan County households. Neither man was enumerated in 1810 Rowan County.

1800 U.S. Census, Rowan County, North Carolina, p. 416, line 16, Lewis Little^[2]
Male 26-44 [1756-1774]
Male 16-25 [1775-1784]
Male 10-15 [1785-1790]
Male 10-15
Male 0-9 [1791-1800]
Male 0-9
Female 16-25 [1775-1784
Female 0-9 [1791-1800]
Total household occupants: eight

1800 Rowan County, p. 427 (penned), p. 157 (stamped), line 1, Lewis Little^[3]
Male 26-44 [1756-1774]
Male 0-9 [1791-1800]
Male 0-9
Female 26-44 [1756-1774]
Female 10-15 [1785-1790]
Female 10-15
Female 0-9 [1791-1800]
Slaves: two
Total household occupants: nine

Lincoln County, N.C., Censuses

Lewis's age bracket varies on censuses.

1810 U.S. Census, Lincoln County, North Carolina, p. 350 (stamped), line 3, Lewis Little^[4]
Male 16-25 [born circa 1785-1794; too young]
Male 0-9 [1801-1810]
Male 0-9
Female 16-25 [1785-1794]
Female 10-15 [1795-1800]
Female 10-15
Female 0-9 [1801-1810]
Female 0-9
Female 0-9

1820 U.S. Census, Lincoln County, North Carolina, p. 394, line 5, Lewis Little^[5]
Male 45 & over [born no later than 1775]
Male 16-25 [1795-1804]
Male 16-18 [this male is the same male age 16-25, listed twice because of instructions to identify males eligible for military service]
Male 10-15 [1805=1810]
Male 0-9 [1811-1820]
Female 45 & over [born no later than 1775]
Female 16-25 [1795-1804]
Female 10-15 [1805=1810]
Female 10-15
Female 10-15
Female 0-9 [1811-1820]
Female 0-9
Female 0-9
Engaged in Agriculture: three
Total household occupants: twelve [sic thirteen]

1830 U.S. Census, Lincoln County, North Carolina, p. 236, line 1, Lewis Little^[6]
Male 50-59 [born 1771-1780; he should be age 60-69?]
Male 20-29 [1801-1810]
Male 10-15 [1815-1820]
Female 40-49 [1781-1890]
Female 20-29 [1801-1810]
Female 15-19 [1811-1815]
Female 15-19
Female 15-19
Female 10-15 [1815-1820]
Female 5-9 [1821-1825]

1840 U.S. Census, Lincoln County, North Carolina, p. 40, line 17, Lewis Little^[7]
Male 70-79 [1761-1770]
Male 20-29 [1811-1820]
Male 20-29
Female 60-69 [1771-1780]
Female 20-29 [1811-1820]
Female 20-29
Female 20-29
Female 20-29
Female 15-19 [1821-1825]

George S. Little, age 30-39 [1801-1810], 1840 census household, p. 40, line 15.

Lincoln County, N.C.

24 December 1808, Lincoln County, N.C., deed book 24: 255-256, Jacob Plunk to Lewis Little, both of Lincoln County, for $55 conveys 50 acres, beginning at a Hickory on the South bank of Lyles Creek. Witnesses Peter Little, Danl Woodring. January 1810 Lincoln County Court, proved in open Court by Peter Little

24 December 1808, Lincoln County, N.C., deed book 24: 263, Paul Sipe to Lewis Little for $500 conveys 128 acres on the waters of Lyles Creek, Witnesses: Peter Little, Danl. Woodring. January 1810 Lincoln County Court, proved by Peter Little

Captain Daniel Hoke’s District, 1819. Lewis Little was taxed on 178 acres valued at $445 no polls [he is past poll tax age; has no slaves]^[8]

Capt. Isaac Lowrance’s Company, 1821, Lewis Little taxed on 178 acres valued at $400; no polls.^[9]

About 1831 “Methodists in the north [of present-day Catawba County] established what became known as Bethlehem Methodist Church. Located near the future site of Claremont, the church’s founders were Lewis and George Little, both class leaders on the Lincoln Circuit, Thomas Witherspoon, and Isaac Lowrance."^[10]

Captain Gant’s Company, 1832. Lewis Little taxed on 173 acres valued at $500; no polls^[11]

Captain Earney’s [Arney] Company, 1836. Luis Little taxed on 272 acres valued at $800; no polls^[12]

Captain Setzer’s Company, 1840. Lewis Little taxed on 272 acres valued at $1,000; no polls^[13]

13 January 1841, Lincoln County, N.C., deed book 38: 505, Lewis Little Sr. to Daniel Little, for $500 conveys 64 acres lying on Mecklins [McLins] Creek bounded by George Little and Crawford. Signed Lewis his x mark Little. Witnesses: Drury Hamilton, Felitha Little Junior [namesake of Talitha Little]. March 1841 Lincoln County Court, proved by oath of Drury Hamilton

Catawba County, N.C.

Catawba County was created in 1842 from part of Lincoln County.

Catawba County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, June 1844 sessions: Lewis Little served jury duty.

Death

Tombstone inscription: "In memory of Lewis Little died Oct 29, 1847 In the 77 year of his age" [born circa 1769]. His Find A Grave memorial conflicts with his tombstone inscription and instead states "Lewis P. Lewis born 1770."^[14]

Estate

December 1847 Catawba County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, p. 294. Geo S Little was appointed Administrator on the estate of Lewis Little and filed his administration bond in the sum of $800 with John Hunsucker as Security

Catawba County, North Carolina, Inventories and Sales, 1843-1868
pp. 413-415, December Sessions 1847, a true return of the property sold at the late Residence of Lewis Little deceased the 9th day of December 1847, signed Geo S Little, Administrator. A lengthy list of personal property items with purchasers identified; the only Little purchaser was Daniel Little. Sale proceeds were $265.^[15]

pp. 430-432. April Sessions 1848. The following is a true return of the property sold at the late residence of Lewis Little on the 7th day of January 1848. Purchasers included Catharine Little, Elitha Little, Sally Little, Daniel Little, and P Little. Proceeds were $123.24. Good debts due amounted to $5.79 ½. Bad debts due amounted to $10.72 ½.^[16]

p. 449. October Sessions 1848. An account of sale of property 25 September 1848 belonging to the estate of Lewis Little deceased made by George S. Little, administrator, on 25 September 1848. Proceeds amounted to $21.21 ½. Purchasers included Catharine Little, Elitha Little, Daniel Little, and Sally Little, Reported to county court the 16 day of October 1848 by George S. Little, Admr.^[17]

p. 501. April Sessions 1850. We the Committee to whom was refered the Settlement of the estate of Lewis Little decd with the Admr G. S. Little find remaining in said Administrators hands due said estate the sum of $249.58 ½, H. B. Witherspoon, J.P., E. R. Shuford, J.P.^[18]

Children of Lewis Little

These children are according to his Find A Grave memorial.

1. Sally Little 1796–1840
2. Mary Little
3. George Sparks Little 1801–1872
4. Elizabeth Little 1804–1846
5. Daniel Little 1806–1891
6. Fannie Little
7. Tilitha Little
8. Catherine Little
9. Lewis W Little
10. Sylvia G Little

Sources

1. ↑ North Carolina Probate Records, 1735-1970, Rowan County, Will Book A: 223, Daniel Little ([torn] day of December 1775); FHL microfilm 4778861, image 116; citing North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh.
2. ↑ 1800 U.S. Census, Rowan County, North Carolina, p. 416, line 16, Lewis Little; digital image, FamilySearch; FHL microfilm 337,909; citing NARA microfilm publication M32, roll 33.
3. ↑ 1800 Rowan County, p. 427 (penned), p. 157 (stamped), line 1, Lewis Little; ; digital image, FamilySearch; FHL microfilm 337,909; citing NARA microfilm publication M32, roll 33.
4. ↑ 1810 U.S. Census, Lincoln County, North Carolina, p. 350 (stamped), line 3, Lewis Little; NARA microfilm publication M33, roll 83.
5. ↑ 1820 U.S. Census, Lincoln County, North Carolina, p. 394, line 5, Lewis Little; NARA microfilm publication M33, roll 83.
6. ↑ 1830 U.S. Census, Lincoln County, North Carolina, p. 236, line 1, Lewis Little; NARA microfilm publication M19, roll 122
7. ↑ 1840 U.S. Census, Lincoln County, North Carolina, p. 40, line 17, Lewis Little; NARA microfilm publication M704, roll 364.
8. ↑ Lincoln County Tax Lists, Lewis Little (1819); box no. CR.060.701.4, North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh.
9. ↑ Lincoln County Tax Lists, Lewis Little (1821); box no. CR.060.701.4, North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh.
10. ↑ Gary R. Freeze, The Catawbans: Crafters of a North Carolina County, 1747-1900 (Newton, N.C.: Catawba County Historical Association, 1995), p. 112.
11. ↑ Lincoln County Tax Lists, Lewis Little (1832); box no. CR.060.701.5, North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh.
12. ↑ Lincoln County Tax Lists, Luis Little (1836); box no. CR.060.701.5, North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh.
13. ↑ Lincoln County Tax Lists, Lewis Little (1840); box no. CR.060.701.5, North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh.
14. ↑ Find A Grave, memorial page for Lewis P Little (4 Nov 1770–29 Oct 1847), Memorial ID 39655397; citing Bethlehem Methodist Cemetery, Claremont, Catawba County, North Carolina, USA; maintained by Find A Grave.
15. ↑ Catawba County, North Carolina, Inventories and Sales, 1843-1868, pp. 413-415, December 1847, Lewis Little estate sale; digital image, FamilySearch; FHL microfilm 7641186, images 216-217.
16. ↑ Catawba County, North Carolina, Inventories and Sales, 1843-1868, pp. 430-432, April 1848, Lewis Little estate sale; digital image, FamilySearch; FHL microfilm 7641186, images 224-225.
17. ↑ Catawba County, North Carolina, Inventories and Sales, 1843-1868, p. 449, Lewis Little estate sale; digital image, FamilySearch; FHL microfilm 7641186, image 234.
18. ↑ Catawba County, North Carolina, Inventories and Sales, 1843-1868, p. 501, Lewis Little estate audit; digital image, FamilySearch; FHL microfilm 7641186, image 261.