Wiley Madry (abt. 1808 - abt. 1884)

Born about 1808 in North Carolina, United States

Husband of Nancy Jenkins — married about 27 Jan 1830 in Northampton, North Carolina, United States

Descendants

Died about 10 Aug 1884 at about age 76 in Calvin Township, Cass, Michigan, United States

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Biography

Wiley Madry is a part of US Black heritage.

Wiley was born about 1808. His son's statement in a 1907 Cherokee Application indicates that Wiley was born into slavery. He passed away in 1884.

Wiley was the grandson of William Maddrey. He may have a brother named Jesse. William gave Wiley and Jessie land in Northampton Co., North Carolina. He gave Wiley two slaves names Mary and Abram in 1820. William Maddrey died about 1826. Wiley married Nancy Jenkins about January 1830. Wiley and Nancy remained in Northampton Co., North Carolina until about 1833.

Wiley and Nancy relocated to Logan Co., Ohio. They first appear in the 1840 census with their five children. Nancy died about 1844 in Logan Co., Ohio. Wiley married Eliza Seaman in 1845 in Logan Co., Ohio. Wiley and Eliza moved to Calvin twp., Cass Co., Michigan between 1850 and 1860. He purchased 40 acres of land in the NE¼ if the SW¼ of Sec. 23 of T7S R14W. He lived on this farm until he died in 1884.

Research Notes

Still trying to identify the name and race of Wiley's parents. His surname suggests that his father was William Maddrey's son. Since Wiley was labeled as mulatto and he was in danger of being enslaved, his mother was likely an African-America who was enslaved at the time of Wiley's birth.

In 1826, a law was enacted that made it illegal for free Negroes to move from another state into North Carolina. William Maddrey's will does not indicate that his grandsons Jesse and Wiley were living in another state in 1820. The Northampton Co. tax records show that Jesse and Wiley were living there before 1826 and that this law did not apply to them.

Slaves

• Mary
• Abram

Sources

• 1820 William Maddrey deed of gift to Jesse Maddrey. North Carolina, Northampton County, Vol 20, p. 445, County Clerk, 2 December 1820, digital image 371 of 598, FamilySearch.org, ([1]: accessed 18 February 2022). Deed of Gifts Transcriptions
  • William Maddrey, “for and in consideration of the natural love and affection which I have and bear unto my Grandson Jesse Maddrey” gave Jesse the following property:
  • 140 acres of land called Peter’s Place, two slaves named Anacy and Jacob, one feather bed and furniture, 2 cows and calves, 2 sows and pigs.

• 1820 William Maddrey deed of gift to Wilie Maddrey. North Carolina, Northampton County, Vol 20, p. 446, County Clerk, 2 December 1820, digital image 371 of 598, FamilySearch.org, ([2]: accessed 18 February 2022). Deed of Gifts Transcription
  • William Maddrey, “for and in consideration of the natural love and affection which I have and bear unto my Grandson Wilie Maddrey” gave Wilie the following property:
  • 140 acres of land where William Maddrey lived, two slaves named Mary and Abram, one feather bed and furniture, 2 cows and calves, 2 sows and pigs.

• 1825-1831 Willie Madry tax records. North Carolina, Northampton County, List of Taxables, 1823-1851, Superior Court, scanned images, images 79, 116, 135, and 154 of 467, FamilySearch.org, ([3]: accessed 18 February 2022)
  • In 1825 William Madry Sr was taxed for 2 “free polls” in his household. This was the only year these “free polls” appeared. Willie first appeared in the tax lists in 1826 with Jesse Madry. Willie appeared in the 1828, 1829 and 1830 tax lists. In 1828 and 1829, he was also taxed for one “black pole”. In 1830 he wasn’t taxed for free or black polls. Willie did not appear in the tax lists after 1830.

• 1824 William Maddrey Will. North Carolina, Northampton County, Vol. 4, pp. 13-14, County Court. 21 May 1824, digital image 743-744 of 882, FamilySearch ([4]: accessed 18 February 2022)
  • the will was admitted to court in September 1826.
  • Grandson Wilie inherited a mare, birdle, saddle, cart, wheels and a chest. After the death of his grandmother, Sally, he was to inherit interest in a negro named Cary.

• 1830 Willie Maddry & Nancy Jenkins marriage bond. North Carolina, North Carolina State Archives, Marriage Bond 1812-1867, unpaginated, Willie Maddry & Nancy Jenkins, 27 January 1830, digital image 4475 of 7226, Ancestry.com, ([5]: accessed 12 February 2022)
  • The bondsman was Anthony Deberry. The witness was Matt. Calvert.

• 1830 U.S. census, Northampton County, North Carolina, population schedule, Location not stated, p. 125 (penned), 10-24 or 24-36 year old free colored male in the Jesse Madrie household, digital images 61-62 of 51, FamilySearch.org ([6]: accessed 18 February 2022); citing NARA microfilm publication M19, roll 123

• 1831 Wilie Maddrey deed to Nicholas Boon. North Carolina, Northampton County, Vol 25, p. 389, County Clerk, 29 December 1831, digital image 203 of 668, FamilySearch.org, ([7]: accessed 18 February 2022).
  • Wilie was indebted to William Maddrey for $139. Wilie mortgaged the land, horse, cart, wheels, household & kitchen furniture given to him by William Maddrey, whereon Salley Maddrey Sen’r lives, to Nicholas Boon.

• 1833 Wilie Maddrie deed to William Maddrie. North Carolina, Northampton County, Vol 26, pp. 102-103, County Clerk, 1833, digital image 308-309 of 668, FamilySearch.org, ([8]: accessed 18 February 2022).
  • Wilie sold William 140 acres of land bounded by land owned by heirs of Thomas Hollamon, Henry Deberry, the heirs of William Lassiter and others.

• 1840 U.S. census, Logan County, Ohio, population schedule, Jefferson twp., pp. 76-77 (penned), 24-36 year old free colored male in the Wiley Madry household, digital images 11 of 32, FamilySearch.org ([9]: accessed 12 February 2022); citing NARA microfilm publication M704, roll 409.
  • Wiley had 3 males under 10 years old, 2 females under 10 years old and 1 female 24-36 years old living in his household.

• 1845 Wiley Madry & Eliza Seaman marriage entry. Ohio, Logan County Clerk, Marriage Register, Vol A, p. 261, Wiley Madry & Eliza Seaman; 20 March 1845, digital image 157 of 187, FamilySearch.org, ([10]: accessed 12 February 2022)
  • ”On the 20th day of March 1845 I solemnized the marriage of Wiley Madry and Eliza Seaman. J. G. Williams J.P.”

• 1850 U.S. census, Logan County, Ohio, population schedule, Jefferson twp., p. 217 left side (stamped), dwelling 268, family 268, Willy Madry in the Willy Madry household, digital image 40 of 54, FamilySearch.org ([11]: accessed 11 February 2022); citing NARA microfilm publication M432, roll 704.
  • Willy was 42 years old and was born in North Carolina. Eliza was 1811 in Virginia.

• 1860 U.S. census, Cass County, Michigan, population schedule, Calvin twp., p. 101 (penned), dwelling 520, family 520, W. Madry in the W. Madry household, digital image 26 of 36, FamilySearch.org ([12]: accessed 13 February 2022); citing NARA microfilm publication M653, roll 541.
  • Wiley was 54 years old and was born in NC. Eliza was 44 years old and was born in Virginia.

• 1870 U.S. census, Cass County, Michigan, Population Schedule, Calvin twp., p. 24 (penned), dwelling 182 family 187, Wyle Madra in the Wyle Madra household, digital image 24 of 48, FamilySearch.org ([13] : accessed 12 February 2022); citing NARA microfilm publication M593, roll 668
  • Wyle was 63 years old and was born in North Carolina. Eliza was 59 years old and was born in Virginia. Wyle owned personal property valued at $2000, and real property valued at $600.

• 1870 U.S. census, Cass County, Michigan, Agricultural Schedule, Calvin twp, p. 5, line 31, Wiley Madra, digital image 3 of 6, Ancestry.com ([14]: accessed 12 February 2022); citing NARA microfilm publication T1164, roll 17
  • Wiley owns 30 acres of improved land and 10 acres of wooded land. He owned 4 Horses, 2 milk cows, 4 cattle, 15 sheep, 20 swine. He grew winter wheat, Indian corn, and oats.

• 1880 U.S. census, Cass County, Michigan, population schedule, Cass twp., p. 9A (penned), dwelling 83, family 83, Wiley Madry in the Wiley Madry household, digital image 9 of 35, FamilySearch.org ([15] : accessed 13 February 2022); citing NARA microfilm publication M593, roll 575.
  • Wiley was was 72 years old and born in North Carolina. His parents were also born in North Carolina. Eliza was 68 years old and was born in Virginia. Both of her parents were born in Virginia

• 1880 U.S. census, Cass County, Michigan, Agricultural Schedule, location not stated, p. 7C, line 1, Wiley Madry, digital image 7 of 28, Ancestry.com ([16]: accessed 12 February 2022); citing NARA microfilm publication M1538, roll 23
  • Wiley owns 30 acres of tilled land, 8 acres of meadows/pastures/orchards/vineyards and 10 wooded acres. He hired people to work his land. He owned 3 horses, 2 milk cows and 1 swine. He grew Indian corn, wheat, beans, white potatoes, sweet potatoes, tobacco and apples.

• 1884 Wiley Madry Will. Michigan, Cass County, Probate Packets, #2022, County Court. 19 July 1884, digital images 359-362 of 1217, FamilySearch ([17]: accessed 14 February 2022) Wiley Madry Will Transcription

• 1884 Wiley Madry death return. Michigan, Cass county, Michigan Secretary of State, (1884) Wiley Madry, p. 157, record 177, image 334 of 1510, FamilySearch.org, database with images, ([18]: accessed 12 February 2022).
  • Wiley was a married, male, Indian. He was 76 years, 1 month, 11 days old. He died in Calvin twp.

• 1884 Wiley Madry Estate Adm Petition. Michigan, Cass County, Probate Packets, #2022, County Court. 3 September 1884, digital image 303 of 1217, FamilySearch ([19]: accessed 14 February 2022)
  • Wiley Madry died 10-Aug-1884 in Calvin twp., Cass Co., Michigan. His heirs were Eliza Madry (widow), Jesse Madry (son), Elwood Madry (son), and Frances Henderson (daughter) all living in Cass Co. Harriet Williams (daughter) living in Pontiac, MI. Hezekiah Madry (son) living at Benton Harbor, MI. John T. (son) living at Columbus, OH. Nancy Rollins (daughter) living at Battle Creek, MI. Harrison Madry (son) supposed to be dead.

• 1884 Wiley Madry Estate Inventory. Michigan, Cass County, Probate Packets, #2022, County Court. 8 October 1884, digital image 314 of 1217, FamilySearch ([20]: accessed 14 February 2022)
  • Wiley’s estate included 40 acres of land in the NE¼ if the SW¼ of Sec. 23 of T7S R14W. The total value of his estate was $1200.

• 1888 Jesse W & Eliza Madry land deed sold to James Grady. Michigan, Cass County, Vol 69, pp. 353, County Clerk, 29 February 1888, digital images 504 of 650, FamilySearch.org, ([21]: accessed 14 February 2022).
  • Jesse W & Eliza sold the NE¼ of the SW¼ of section 23 in T7S, R14W land for $1100

• 1890 Receipt for Medical Service. Michigan, Cass County, Probate Packets, #2022, County Court. 12 March 1890, digital image 325 of 1217, FamilySearch ([22]: accessed 14 February 2022)
  • ”Red’d of Jesse W Madry Administrator of the Estate of Wiley Madry Dec’d Eight & 75/100 Dollars for Medical Services rendered the widow of said Deceased. Cassopolis March 12/90. William N. Reed M.D.”

• 1890 Eliza Madry Letter to Mr. J. Madry. Michigan, Cass County, Probate Packets, #2022, County Court. 21 October 1890, digital image 334 of 1217, FamilySearch ([23]: accessed 14 February 2022)
  • ”Mr J. Madry sir Pleas Pay H.C. Wilson the Sum of $15.00 and the Sam to me i Baugh a little House of Wilson and this is to Pay for it. Eliza Madry Her x mark. Witness Nanie Madry”

• 1892 Eliza Madry Receipt. Michigan, Cass County, Probate Packets, #2022, County Court. 12 November 1892, digital image 366 of 1217, FamilySearch ([24]: accessed 14 February 2022)
  • ”Rec’d of W P Bennett Ninety Four & 94/100 Dollars in full of the Balance due Eliza Madry widow from Jesse Madry Executor of the Estate of Wiley Madry Deceased, Cassopolis Nov 12/92, A T Henderson”

• 1907 Eastern Cherokee Applications of the U.S. Court of Claims, 1906-1909, Application 40,072, Jesse W. Madry, 26 August 1907. Fold3.com, ([25]: accessed 11 February 2022), citing NARA microfilm publication M1104.
  • born 30-Mar-1840 in Logan Co., Ohio. His parents are Wiley Madry (born in Halifax Co., NC) and Nancy Jenkins (born in Halifax Co., NC). moved from North Carolina to Logan Co., Ohio between 1829 and 1835. They were never enrolled for money, annuities or other benefits.
  • "My parents moved from North Carolina between the years of 1829 and 35 (of that party there is not one living). My father was never hel as a slave but was born under conditions that that would have made him a slave on the death of his grandfather this is why he left the south and came to Logan county on about 1829 or 1835."
  • Wiley Madry resided in Cass Co., Michigan in 1851. He died in August about 68 years ago (~1840??). Wiley had “free papers” that were issued by the North Hampton county court.
  • Nancy Jenkins, died about 1844.