Elizabeth Isabella (Massengill) Thomas (abt. 1759 - 1830)

Born about 1759 in Northampton, North Carolina

Ancestors

Wife of Malachi A Motlow Timothy — married about 1780 (to about 1782) in Tennessee, USA

Wife of Isaac Thomas — married about 1782 in Tennessee, USA

Descendants

Died 15 Sep 1830 at about age 71 in Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee, United States

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Biography

Elizabeth Massengill married first a Timothy who was killed by Indians on the Little Tennessee River. Married second Isaac Thomas, noted Indian Scout and Trader who carried Nancy Ward’s message to the Watauga Settlers in 1776 warning them of an Indian invasion. Isaac Thomas was a Revolutionary soldier and one of the founders of Sevier County. the first County Court was held in his Residence.^[1]

John Thomas was son of Elizabeth and Isaac Thomas. John W. Porter, son-in-law was married to Elizabeth, called Betsy. Isaac T.R. Ellis and Napoleon B. Thomas were grandsons."

Birth

Birth date: 1759

Birth Place: Watauga, Northhampton, North Carolina

Death

Death date: September 15, 1830

Death Place: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 02 September 2020), memorial page for Elizabeth Isabella “Betsy” Massengill Thomas (1759–15 Sep 1830), Find a Grave Memorial no. 184554154, ; Maintained by C Walker (contributor 48894662) Non-Cemetery Burial. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184554154/elizabeth-isabella-thomas

Marriages

1st Marriage: Elizabeth first married Timothy Bell and then

2nd Marriage: famous Indian Scout Isaac Thomas. 11 June 1783 (alt spelling of name Elizabeth Massengale born 1761)^[2]

Alt Marriage Date: 1780

Sale of Slaves at her Death

This indenture made and entered into this 19th day of February 1833 Between John W. Porter and John Thomas Administrators de bonus non of the Estate of Eleshabeth Thomas deceased of the one part and John Mullandore of the other Part all of the county and state above named. Witnessth that the said Porter and Thomas hath this day sold to the said Mullendore a negro woman named Tenor aged about Fifty years and a negro girl named Polly aged about six years for the sum of Two hundred and fifty dollars to them (the said Porter & Thomas Paid in hand) by him the said Mullendore the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and the said Porter and Thomas hereby warrents and defends the rights of the said negroes Tenor and Polly so far as is vested in us as Administrators and no Further to the said Mullendore his heirs and assigns and warrents said negroes to be sound and healthy and slaves for life given under our hands and seals this day and year above written.

Test

Issac T R Ellis Jno. W. Porter (Seal)

Napoleon B. Thomas John Thomas (Seal)

State of Tennessee

Sevier County

Personally appeared before me McKindree Porter deputy Clerk of the County Court of Sevier County John W. Porter and John Thomas with whom I am personally acquainted and acknowledge that they executed the within Bill of sale for the purpose therein stated. Witness my hand at Office in Sevierville this 4th March 1833.

Geo. McCown Clerk

By his dpty Mc. Porter

State of Tennessee, Sevier County

I certify that the within Bill of sale with the Clerks certification are duly registered in the Registers Office of Sevier County in Book E page 73 - No 24.

Given under my hand this 18th day of March 1833

Alexr. Preston R.S.C.

State of Tennessee, Sevier County

Note: Marcengill's of Oconee are relatives of Daniel Massengill, at least accord to the best data

"MRS. THOMAS Takes this method to inform her acquaintances that she still intends to keep a house of Private ENTERTAINMENT at the late residence of her deceased Husband near Sevierville, Tennessee. Nov 21, 1818."^[4]

"NOTICE - There will be sold at public vendue, at the late residence of Elizabeth Thomas, deceased, TWELVE LIKELY NEGROES, together with some other articles belonging to the estate of Elizabeth Thomas, deceased. Said sale to commence on Friday the first day of October next. A credit will be given until the 19th day of July, 1831, the purchaaser giving bond with approved security. Current bank notes will be received in payment."

John Thomas, }

John W. Porter, } Administrators

Sept. 15, 1830-3t $2.00.^[5]

Known as isabella Massengale Timothy Thomas. First married to a Timothy or Tomotley. A child named Mary Ann Tomotley, (1782-1839) is attributed to that union. She married Issac Thomas a frontiersman and trader who served in the Revolutionary War. With Issac Thomas she had six children.

Ancestral File Number

Ancestral File Number: 3QTC-QH

Notes

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1Registers Office, Tennessee, Sevier County, Will - Book 3 Pg 73 No 24, 4 Mar 1833.

"State of Tennessee)

Sevier County )

This indenture made and entered into this 19th day of February 1833 Between John W. Porter and John Thomas Administrators de bonus non of the Estate of Eleshabeth Thomas deceased of the one part and John Mullandore of the other Part all of the county and state above named.

Witnessth that the said Porter and Thomas hath this day sold to the said Mullendore a negro woman named Tenor aged about Fifty years and a negro girl named Polly aged about six years for the sum of Two hundred and fifty dollars to them (the said Porter & Thomas Paid in hand) by him the said Mullendore the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and the said Porter and Thomas hereby warrents and defends the rights of the said negroes Tenor and Polly so far as is vested in us as Administrators and no Further to the said Mullendore his heirs and assigns and warrents said negroes to be sound and healthy and slaves for life given under our hands and seals this day and year above written.

Test

Issac T R Ellis Jno. W. Porter (Seal)

Napoleon B. Thomas John Thomas (Seal)

State of Tennessee)

Sevier County ) Personally appeared before me McKindree Porter deputy Clerk of the County Court of Sevier County John W. Porter and John Thomas with whom I am personally acquainted and acknowledge that they executed the within Bill of sale for the purpose therein stated. Witness my hand at Office in Sevierville this 4th March 1833.

Geo. McCown Clerk

By his dpty Mc. Porter

State of Tennessee)

Sevier County ) I certify that the within Bill of sale with the Clerks certification are duly registered in the Registers Office of Sevier County in Book E page 73 - No 24. Given under my hand this 18th day of March 1833

Alexr. Preston R.S.C.

John Thomas was son of Elizabeth and Isaac Thomas. John W. Porter, son-in-law was married to Elizabeth, called Betsy. Isaac T.R. Ellis and Napoleon B. Thomas were grandsons."

2Tennessee, Knoxville Register, No 122,, 24 Nov 1818.

"MRS. THOMAS Takes this method to inform her acquaintances that she still intends to keep a house of Private ENTERTAINMENT at the late residence of her deceased Husband near Sevierville, Tennessee. Nov 21, 1818."

3Tennessee, Knoxville Register, No. 738/Vol.XV., 22 Sep 1830.

"NOTICE - There will be sold at public vendue, at the late residence of Elizabeth Thomas, deceased, TWELVE LIKELY NEGROES, together with some other articles belonging to the estate of Elizabeth Thomas, deceased. Said sale to commence on Friday the first day of October next. A credit will be given until the 19th day of July, 1831, the purchaaser giving bond with approved security. Current bank notes will be received in payment.

John Thomas, }

John W. Porter, } Administrators

Sources

1. ↑ http://massengalefamily.org/the-massengale-heritage-book/massengale-heritage-book-11-20/ Elizabeth Massengill]
2. ↑ Yates Publishing. U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA
3. ↑ Registers Office, Tennessee, Sevier County, Will - Book 3 Pg 73 No 24, 4 Mar 1833.
4. ↑ Tennessee, Knoxville Register, No 122,, 24 Nov 1818.
5. ↑ Tennessee, Knoxville Register, No. 738/Vol.XV., 22 Sep 1830. ©2009 Marcengill.com & Lynnstar Communications.

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Acknowledgements

• WikiTree profile Massengill-23 created through the import of Vicki Norman family tree v2 (3).ged on Aug 1, 2012 by Vicki Norman. See the Changes page for the details of edits by Vicki and others.

• Find a Grave, database and images (accessed 20 May 2020), memorial page for Elizabeth Isabella “Betsy” Massengill Thomas (1759–15 Sep 1830), Find A Grave: Memorial #184554154, ; Maintained by C Walker (contributor 48894662) Non-Cemetery Burial.