Jesse McGuire (aft. 1796 - bef. 1830)

Born after 1796 in Montgomery County, Virginia, United States [uncertain]

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth (Garrett) McGuire — married 17 Jun 1821 in Floyd County, Kentucky

Died before 1830 before age 34 in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States

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Biography

Jesse McGuire was probably born some time between 1796-1800, There is some evidence his father was living in Montgomery County, Virginia at that time but this is also the time frame in which his father moved to Kentucky. We know Jesse was still under 21 in 1817. He was the son of Cornelius McGuire and Esther Stratton.

Jesse begins to appear in records in 1814, when he worked on survey crews in Floyd Co., KY. He married Elizabeth Garrett 17 June 1821 in Floyd Co., KY. She was born about c1802 in Henry Co., VA, a daughter of Elimelich Garrett and Sarah Vaughn. Jesse's older brother, Solomon McGuire, married Elizabeth's sister, Susanna Garret in 1812. Jesse and Elizabeth were probably the parents of at least three children:

1. Louisa McGuire (born c1826)
2. Harriett McGuire (born c1828); married Weeks Salmon in 1845
3. Elimelich Garrett McGuire (born c1829)

Jesse owned about 100 acres of land on John's Creek and Ivy Creek. He also served the county as Constable (1818), Deputy Sheriff (1821) and finally as a Justice of the Peace (1825).

The last record known was in 1828. He apparently died before the 1830 Census, when his widow, Elizabeth, was living with her mother, Sarah Garrott. Elizabeth died of dysentery in 1855.

The Bastardy Case

In August 1821, one Catherine Porter initiated a bastardy case against Jesse McGuire in Floyd County court. Catherine failed to appear in court and the Commonwealth's attorney chose not to prosecute. It is possible that the child in question was Cornelius Henderson Porter. However, Jesse's paternity is not at all certain.

Sources

• Floyd County, Kentucky Survey Book A, p. 103 (FHL Film 8140368, Image 57); 24 September 1814, Jesse Mcguyer and William Harril were chain carriers for a survey of 230 aces on John’s Creek by John Preston.

• Floyd County, Kentucky Survey Book A, p. 288 (FHL Film 8140368, Image 150); 23 November 1814, Jesse McGuyer and William Harril were chain carriers for a survey of 48 acres on John’s Creek for John Preston.

• Floyd County, Kentucky Survey Book A, p. 288 (FHL Film 8140368, Image 150); 23 November 1814, Jesse McGuyer and William Harril were chain carriers for a survey of 243 acres on John’s Creek for John Preston.

• Floyd County, Kentucky Survey Book A, p. 289 (FHL Film 8140368, Image 150); 24 November 1814, Jesse McGuyer and William Harril were chain carriers for a survey of 183 acres on north side of John’s Creek for John Preston.

• Floyd County, Kentucky Survey Book A, p. 104 (FHL Film 8140368, Image 58); 25 November 1814, Jesse Mcguyer and William Harril were chain carriers for a survey of 354 aces on the north side of John’s Creek by John Preston.

• Floyd County, Kentucky Survey Book A, p. 287 (FHL Film 8140368, Image 149); 25 November 1814, Jesse McGuyer and William Harril were chain carriers for a survey of 15 acres on Brushy Fork above Jesse McKinney’s for John Preston.

• Floyd County, Kentucky Survey Book A, p. 105 (FHL Film 8140368, Image 58); 26 November 1814, Jesse Mcguyer and William Harril were chain carriers for a survey of 68 aces on Brushy Fork.by John Preston.

• Floyd County, Kentucky Survey Book A, p. 105 (FHL Film 8140368, Image 58); 27 November 1814, Jesse Mcguyer and William Harril were chain carriers for a survey of 201 aces on Brushy Fork.by John Preston.

• Floyd County, Kentucky Survey Book A, p. 108 (FHL Film 8140368, Image 60); 23 November 1814, Jesse Mcguyer and William Harril were chain carriers for a survey of 122 aces on the south side of John’s Creek by John Preston.

• Floyd County, Kentucky Deed Book A, p. 454 (FHL Film 7902338, Image 462) – Typescript; 4 May 1816, John McGuire title bond to Thomas Mayo; promise to sell unspecified amount of land on John’s Creek adjoining Reuben Matthews. Wit: Jesse McGuire.

• Floyd County, Kentucky Court Order Book, Volume A, p. 480 (FHL Film 8201204, Image 257); 22 October 1817, Esther McGuire, assignee of John Graham, Plt, against Solomon McGuire administrator of John McGuire, decd and Solomon McGuire, Polly Priest late Polly McGuire, Henry B. Mayo and Peggy his wife, late Peggy McGuire, George Martin and Levina Martin late Levina McGuire, Jesse McGuire, William McGuire, Jenny McGuire, Whitten McGuire and Harry Stratton McGuire, heirs at law of John McGuire, decd, Defendants; This day came the plaintiff by her attorney and on motion Henry B. Mayo is appointed special guardian for Jesse McGuire, William McGuire, Jenny McGuire, Whitten McGuire and Harry S. McGuire the infant defendants herein and the defendants tho solemnly called came not. Therefore on motion it is considered by the court that the plaintiff recover of the defendants the sum of $75, the debt in the declaration mentioned with legal interest thereon to be computed after the rate of 6% per annum from the 20th November 1816 to be levied of the Assets in the hands of the said Solomon McGuire, administrator of the estate of the said John McGuire, decd, and of the estate of Solomon McGuire, Henry B. Mayo and Peggy his wife late Peggy McGuire, Polly Priest late Polly McGuire, George Martin and Levis his wife late Levisa McGuire, Jesse McGuire, William McGuire, Whitten McGuire and Harry S. McGuire, which came to them by descent as heirs at law of the said John McGuire, decd, together with her costs by her about her suit herein expended and the said defendants may be taken &c.

• Floyd County, Kentucky Court Order Book 3, p. 7 (FHL Film 7842279, Image 203); 17 February 1818, Jesse McGuire is appointed Constable in the Madison precinct in the place of Solomon McGuire, resigned, who accordingly qualified and together with George Martin, Mial Mayo, Richard Damron, John Harris and Alexander Dunbar his securities entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of $1000 conditioned according to law.

• Floyd County, Kentucky Deed Book A, p. 519 (FHL Film 7902338, Image 532) – Typescript; 10 March 1818, Wilson Mayo, Deputy Sheriff, for Robert Haws, Sheriff, to Esther McGuire, whereas an execution issued in favor of Esther McGuire against the estate of Solomon McGuire, administrator of John McGuire, deceased, and also the estate of Solomon McGuire, Mary Pruit (late Mary McGuire), Henry B. Mayo and Peggy his wife (late Peggy McGuire), George Martin and Levina his wife (late Levina McGuire), Jesse McGuire, William McGuire, Whitten McGuire, Jane McGuire and Harry S. McGuire, which came to them by descent as heirs at law of the said John McGuire, the execution being levied on 180 acres of land late the property of John McGuire, deceased, on John’s Creek adjoining where Thomas Matthews lived 4 May 1816, Buffalo Creek. Land purchased at public auction.

• Annals of Floyd County, Kentucky, 1800-1826, by Charles C. Wells, 1983; 23 September 1818, Marriage bond between Wilson Mayo and Jesse McGuire for a marriage shortly to be had between Wilson Mayo and Jenny Stratton. Includes consent of Harry Stratton dated 22 September 1818.

• Floyd County, Kentucky Court Order Book 3, p. 55 (FHL Film 7842279, Image 228); 19 November 1818, Jesse McGuire and Solomon McGuire, and several others, Constables, discharged for not paying over fines.

• 1820 Federal Census, Floyd County, Kentucky; Esther McGuire, 1 male <10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 16-25, 1 female 10-15, 1 female >45. Note: The male aged 16-25 was probably Jesse McGuire, unmarried and living with his mother.

• Annals of Floyd County, Kentucky, 1800-1826, by Charles C. Wells, 1983; 1 January 1820, Marriage bond between James W. Turner and Jesse McGuire for marriage of James W. Turner and Anna Weller.

• Floyd County, Kentucky Court Order Book 3, p. 184 (FHL Film 7842279, Image 294); 17 May 1820, On the motion of William Mayo, Collector of the levy of 1819 Jesse McGuire is admitted and sworn his deputy.

• Floyd County, Kentucky Court Order Book 4, p. 43 (FHL Film 7842279, Image 373); 20 August 1821, The Commonwealth by Catherine Porter, Plaintiff, against Jesse McGuire, Defendant; On a charge of Bastardy; The defendant appeared in discharge of his Recognizance and the said Catherine Porter being called came not. Therefore on the motion of attorney for the Commonwealth ordered that a Nalliprosequi (sic – Nolle Prosequi) be entered herein. Note: The legal term Nolle Prosequi simply means ‘decline to prosecute’.

• Floyd County, Kentucky Court Order Book 3, p. 244 (FHL Film 7842279, Image 324); 18 December 1820, Jesse McGuire Deputy Collector &c for 1819 is allowed the sum of $5 for delinquent tithes which is ordered to be certified according to law.

• Floyd County, Kentucky Court Order Book 3, p. 246 (FHL Film 7842279, Image 325); 19 December 1820, Jesse McGuire deputy collector of 1819 returned his list of delinquent revenue for said year amounting to $3.56 which is ordered to be certified to the Auditor of Public Accounts.

• Annals of Floyd County, Kentucky, 1800-1826, by Charles C. Wells, 1983; 3 May 1821, Marriage bond between James Hatfield and Jesse McGuire for marriage between James Hatfield and Dicie Harrell.

• Floyd County, Kentucky Court Order Book 1A, p. 6 (FHL Film 7842281, Image 162); 21 May 1821, On motion of William Graves Sheriff, William Stratton, Jesse McGuire, William Prater and Sampson Moore are admitted and sworn as his Deputies.

• Floyd County, Kentucky, consent and marriages book, 1808-1851, by Joe R. Skeen, 1987 (FHL Film 2525387); 15 June 1821, Jesse McGuire and Elizabeth Garrett; Marriage bond between Jesse McGuire and William Stratton for a marriage shortly to be had between Jesse McGuire and Elizabeth Garrett.

• Floyd County, Kentucky Marriage Book 1, 1808-1822, p. 153 (FHL Film 7747272, Image 158); 17 June 1821, I William James Mayo, Minister of the Gospel in the Methodist Episcopal church do hereby certify that I this day joined in marriage Jesse McGuire and Elizabeth Garratt according to the rites and ceremonies of the said church.

• Floyd County, Kentucky Court Order Book 4, p. 43 (FHL Film 7842279, Image 373); 20 August 1821, The Commonwealth by Catherine Porter, Plaintiff, against Jesse McGuire, Defendant; On a charge of Bastardy; The defendant appeared in discharge of his Recognizance and the said Catherine Porter being called came not. Therefore on the motion of attorney for the Commonwealth ordered that a Nalliprosequi (sic – Nolle Prosequi) be entered herein. Note: The legal term Nolle Prosequi simply means ‘decline to prosecute’.

• Floyd County, Kentucky Court Order Book 4, p. 59 (FHL Film 7842279, Image 382); 19 November 1821, Jesse McGuire paid $3.00 for attending elections and attending to compare polls for 1821.

• Kentucky Land Grants (Ancestry); 27 January 1825, Jesse McGuire granted 50 acres on Sandy River in Floyd Co., Book S; Jesse McGuire granted 50 acres on Fork of Ivy Creek in Floyd Co., Book S.

• Annals of Floyd County, Kentucky, 1800-1826, by Charles C. Wells, 1983; 15 May 1825, Marriage bond between Cornelius Sellards and Jesse McGuire for marriage between Cornelius Sellards and Anny or Amy Sullivan.

• Floyd County, Kentucky Court Order Book 4, p. 330 (FHL Film 7842279, Image 519); 28 November 1825, Jesse McGuire and Burwell Vaughn are recommended to the executive as proper and fit persons to fill the office of a Justice of the Peace in this county in the place of Middleton Garrett who refuses to qualify.

• Floyd County, Kentucky Court Order Book 4, p. 337 (FHL Film 7842279, Image 522); 6 December 1825, Jesse McGuire appeared in open court and produced a commission appointing him as a Justice of the Peace in this county.

• Floyd County, Kentucky Court Order Book 4, p. 341 (FHL Film 7842279, Image 525); 23 January 1826, Ordered that Jesse McGuire Esquire receive and take charge of the papers and books of Harry Stratton late Justice of the Peace in this county.

• Floyd County, Kentucky Court Order Book 4, p. 358 (FHL Film 7842279, Image 534); 22 May 1826, On the motion of Thomas Johns ordered that Moses Meade, John Sellards, Jesse McGuire and Stephen Howell to view and mark the best way for a road from John Wilson into the road below widow Garrott’s.

• Floyd County, Kentucky Deed Book C, p. 126 (FHL Film 7902339, Image 62) – Typescript; 23 June 1828, Solomon McGuire, husband of Susanah McGuire, late Susanah Garrott, Jesse McGuire, husband of Elizabeth McGuire, (late Garrott) and Gabriel Garrott, all legal heirs and representatives of Elemelick Garrott, deceased, to Middleton Garrett, all right and title to the tract where Middleton Garrott lives being 100 acres adjoining John Preston on Prater Creek, also adjoining Henry Crum. Wit: Mathew Davis, Barton Garrott.

• 1830 Federal Census, Floyd County, Kentucky; Salley Garrett, 1 male <5, 1 male 15-19, 1 female <5, 2 females 5-9, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 20-29, 1 female 50-59. Note: Female 20-29 was probably Elizabeth Garrett McGuire, widow of Jesse McGuire, living with her mother.