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William Newby Sr. (1743 - 1831)

Cpl. William Newby Sr.
Born in Perquimans, North Carolinamap
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Husband of — married 6 Oct 1766 in Center, Guilford, North Carolinamap
Husband of — married 7 Apr 1805 (to 30 May 1831) in Guilford County, North Carolina, United Statesmap
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Died at age 87 in Spiceland Friends Church, Henry, Indiana, United Statesmap
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Contents

Biography

Daughters of the American Revolution
William Newby Sr. is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A203985.

Family

William was a Friend (Quaker)
U.S. Southern Colonies Project logo
William Newby Sr. was a North Carolina colonist.

The Newby family were Quakers of Irish descent that settled in Perquimans County, North Carolina. William's parents, Samuel Newby and second wife, Elizabeth Sanders, were married on 05 Nov 1740 in Perquimans County, North Carolina.

Birth

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William Newby Sr. was born in North Carolina.

William Newby was born on 30 Dec 1743 in Perquimans County, North Carolina to Samuel Newby and Elizabeth Sanders.[1]

Full Siblings

He was one of ten children born to Samuel Newby and Elizabeth Sanders, of whom nine survived to adulthood:

  1. Joseph Newby, born 10 Aug 1741 in Perquimans County, North Carolina.
  2. William Newby, born on 30 Dec 1743 in Perquimans County, North Carolina.[1]
  3. Anna Newby, born 05 Feb 1745 in Perquimans County, North Carolina.
  4. Gabriel Newby, born 13 Feb 1747 in Perquimans County, North Carolina.
  5. Mary Newby, born 16 Oct 1749 in Perquimans County, North Carolina.
  6. Gideon Newby, born 15 Sep 1751 in Perquimans County, North Carolina.
  7. Elizabeth Newby, born c.1756 in Perquimans County, North Carolina.
  8. Miriam Newby, born 16 Oct 1757 in Perquimans County, North Carolina.
  9. Samuel Newby, born 25 Mar 1761, died in 1762, in Perquimans County, North Carolina.
  10. Jesse Newby, born 1762 in Perquimans County, North Carolina.

Half-Siblings

Samuel Newby had three documented children with his first wife, Ann Mayo:

  1. Jemima Newby, born c.1731 in Perquimans County, North Carolina.
  2. Isabel Newby, born c.1734 in Perquimans County, North Carolina.
  3. Edward Newby, born c.1738 in Perquimans County, North Carolina.

Early Life

William was a blacksmith, and at 18 years of age he took a contract to iron a large vessel. He later went on a voyage of lasting 18 months around the West Indies, and then returned to Perquimans, where he settled and married.[2]

First Marriage

He married firstly, and rather expediently, as their first child was born a scant 6 months following their nuptials, Elizabeth Ratliff, daughter of Joseph Ratliff[3], on 08 Oct 1766 in Center, Province of North Carolina.[4] Elizabeth was reported married to William on 05 Nov 1766.[5]

Children

They had twelve children together, all of whom survived to adulthood:

  1. Joshua Newby, Sr., born 15 Mar 1767 in Center, North Carolina.[6]
  2. Frederick Newby, born 25 Oct 1768 in Center, North Carolina.[6]
  3. Ann Newby, born 15 Jan 1771 in Center, North Carolina.[6]
  4. Gabriel Newby, born 14 Feb 1773 in Center, North Carolina.[6]
  5. Samuel Newby, born 29 Mar 1775 in Center, North Carolina.[6][7]
  6. Sarah Newby, born 7 May 1777 in Center, North Carolina.[6]
  7. Elizabeth Newby, born 21 May 1779 in Center, North Carolina.[6]
  8. Miriam Newby, born 14 Jun 1781 in Randolph County, North Carolina.[8]
  9. William Newby, born 20 Jul 1783 in Center, North Carolina.[6][9]
  10. Josiah Newby, born 17 Mar 1786 in Back Creek, North Carolina.[10][11]
  11. Mary Newby, born 17 June 1788 in Back Creek, North Carolina.[10]
  12. Jemima Newby, born 21 Sep 1791 in Back Creek, North Carolina.[10]

American Revolution

Prior to the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War, William was accosted by British Soldiers who had heard it reported that William was a Whig sympathizer. They came to his home with the intent to take him captive, and he ran for their more easily defendable dugout cave. As he was escaping the home, a saber cut knocked him down the stairs. At this, his wife, Elizabeth, grabbed a dipper of hot lye soap from the soap kettle bubbling nearby, and threw it on the soldiers, who ran off howling from the burns. William bore the scar from that saber cut for the rest of his life.[2]

Military Service

1776 Project
Corporal William Newby Sr. served with North Carolina during the American Revolution.

William Newby served in the Continental Forces, North Carolina Navy, as a Corporal during the American Revolutionary War. He served from [12] A pay voucher from the Revolutionary War for William Newby has survived, and is dated 04 Jan 1781.

North Carolina Revolutionary War Pay Voucher for William Newbey

US Census Data

1790s

"United States Census, 1790," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHK1-PR3 : accessed 4 May 2021), William Newby, Perquimans, North Carolina, United States; citing p. 227, NARA microfilm publication M637, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 7; FHL microfilm 568,147.

1800s

"United States Census, 1800," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHRD-JMQ : accessed 4 May 2021), William Newby Sr, Perquimans, North Carolina, United States; citing p. 658, NARA microfilm publication M32, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 34; FHL microfilm 337,910.

Second Marriage

Following the death of Elizabeth Ratliff, William remarried, to Elizabeth Symons, a widow, on 7 Apr 1805 in Springfield, North Carolina.[13] The family relocated to Springfield, North Carolina.

Children

They had four children together, of whom 3 survived to adulthood.

  1. Nathan Newby, born 22 Dec 1805 in Springfield, North Carolina.[14]
  2. Thomas Newby, born 11 Mar 1807 in Springfield, North Carolina.[14][15]
  3. Cyrus Newby, born 30 Oct 1809 in Springfield, North Carolina.[14][16]
  4. Joseph Newby, born 07 Oct 1815 in Wayne County, Indiana.[17]

Step-Children

Elizabeth had six children with her previous husband, Obediah Small, Jr., of whom five survived to adulthood:

  1. Lydia Small, born 08 Dec 1786 in Pasquotank, North Carolina.[18] She migrated to Indiana with her mother and step-father.[19]
  2. Abraham Small, born 20 Aug 1788 in Pasquotank, North Carolina.[18]
  3. Josiah Small born 18 Oct 1790 in Pasquotank, North Carolina.[18] He migrated to Indiana with his mother and step-father.[20]
  4. Anna Small, born 27 Jul 1792 in Pasquotank, North Carolina. Died before 17 Jan 1797.[18]
  5. Jeanne Small, born 28 Dec 1793 in Pasquotank, North Carolina.[18]
  6. Anna Small, born 17 Jan 1797 in Pasquotank, North Carolina.

US Census Data

1810s

"United States Census, 1810," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHL9-9F1 : accessed 4 May 2021), Wm Newby, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, United States; citing p. 952, NARA microfilm publication M252 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 40; FHL microfilm 337,913.

Migration

The Newby family left North Carolina for Ohio, where they briefly stayed before moving on to Henry County, Indiana.[20][21] After remaining in Henry County for a time, the family settled in Wayne County, Indiana.

US Census Data

1820s

"United States Census, 1820," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHG4-2SP : accessed 4 May 2021), Wm Newby, Wayne, Indiana, United States; citing p. 224, NARA microfilm publication M33, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 15; FHL microfilm 205,609.

Death

William died on 30 May 1831, leaving Elizabeth a widow for the second time, in Spiceland, Indiana. He is buried in the Spiceland Friends Cemetery, Spiceland, Indiana.[1]

Elizabeth did not remarry, and followed William in death on 15 Feb 1742 in Spiceland, Indiana.[19]

Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/44023631/william-newby : accessed 02 May 2021), memorial page for William Newby (30 Dec 1743–30 May 1831), Find a Grave Memorial ID 44023631, citing Spiceland Friends Cemetery, Spiceland, Henry County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by Thomas Harp (contributor 47279764).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 William Newby 1743-1841 ID No. M394-ZHB. FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/M394-ZHB : Accessed 03 May 2021) Life Sketch as provided by LaNae D'Addabbo on 04 Nov 2014, citing Wayne County, Indiana Histories.
  3. ↑ Hinshaw, William Wade, 1867-1947, and Thomas Worth Marshall. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol. I. Ann Arbor, Mich.: Edwards brothers, inc., 1936. Digitized by the Google from the University of Michigan Collection, published online by Hathitrust.org. Citing Center Monthly Meetings page 667. (https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015002304221?urlappend=%3Bseq=717) Accessed 02 May 2021.
  4. ↑ Hinshaw, William Wade, 1867-1947, and Thomas Worth Marshall. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol. I. Ann Arbor, Mich.: Edwards brothers, inc., 1936. Digitized by the Google from the University of Michigan Collection, published online by Hathitrust.org. Citing Center Monthly Meetings page 715. (https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015002304221?urlappend=%3Bseq=715) Accessed 02 May 2021.
  5. ↑ Hinshaw, William Wade, 1867-1947, and Thomas Worth Marshall. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol. I. Ann Arbor, Mich.: Edwards brothers, inc., 1936. Digitized by the Google from the University of Michigan Collection, published online by Hathitrust.org. Citing Perquimans Monthly Meetings page 70. (https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015002304221?urlappend=%3Bseq=92). Accessed 02 May 2021.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 Hinshaw, William Wade, 1867-1947, and Thomas Worth Marshall. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol. I. Ann Arbor, Mich.: Edwards brothers, inc., 1936. Digitized by the Google from the University of Michigan Collection, published online by Hathitrust.org. Citing Center Monthly Meeting page 662. (https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015002304221?urlappend=%3Bseq=692) Accessed 02 May 2021.
  7. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38318626/samuel-newby : accessed 01 May 2021), memorial page for Samuel Newby (16 Mar 1776–14 Jan 1859), Find a Grave Memorial ID 38318626, citing Newby Cemetery, Washington County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by K-J Wall (contributor 47086369). Citing Tombstone Photograph.
  8. ↑ "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVPQ-7SJY : 16 December 2020), Miriam Newby Overman, ; Burial, Hillsboro, Highland, Ohio, United States of America, Friends Meeting House Cemetery; citing record ID 136102927, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com. Citing Tombstone Photograph.
  9. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18957093/william-newby : accessed 02 May 2021), memorial page for William Newby (20 Jul 1783–3 Aug 1876), Find a Grave Memorial ID 18957093, citing East Fork Quaker Cemetery, New Vienna, Clinton County, Ohio, USA ; Maintained by Robert (contributor 46505507).
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Hinshaw, William Wade, 1867-1947, and Thomas Worth Marshall. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol. I. Ann Arbor, Mich.: Edwards brothers, inc., 1936. Digitized by the Google from the University of Michigan Collection, published online by Hathitrust.org. Citing Center Monthly Meeting page 704. (https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015002304221?urlappend=%3Bseq=734) Accessed 02 May 2021.
  11. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18957106/josiah-newby : accessed 02 May 2021), memorial page for Josiah Newby (17 Mar 1786–5 Apr 1841), Find a Grave Memorial ID 18957106, citing East Fork Quaker Cemetery, New Vienna, Clinton County, Ohio, USA ; Maintained by Robert (contributor 46505507). Citing Tombstone Photograph.
  12. ↑ Newby, William: Ancestor No. A203985. DAR Genealogical Research Databases. National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, 2021. https://services.dar.org/public/dar_research/search_adb/default.cfm. Citing NARA, M880, COMP SERV RECS OF AM NAV IN THE REV, ROLL #4
  13. ↑ Hinshaw, William Wade, 1867-1947, and Thomas Worth Marshall. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol. I. Ann Arbor, Mich.: Edwards brothers, inc., 1936. Digitized by the Google from the University of Michigan Collection, published online by Hathitrust.org. Citing Springfield Monthly Meeting page 900. (https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015002304221?urlappend=%3Bseq=930) Accessed 02 May 2021.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 Hinshaw, William Wade, 1867-1947, and Thomas Worth Marshall. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol. I. Ann Arbor, Mich.: Edwards brothers, inc., 1936. Digitized by the Google from the University of Michigan Collection, published online by Hathitrust.org. Citing Springfield Monthly Meeting page 863. (https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015002304221?urlappend=%3Bseq=893) Accessed 02 May 2021.
  15. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176207670/thomas-newby : accessed 02 May 2021), memorial page for Thomas Newby (11 Mar 1807–7 Jun 1877), Find a Grave Memorial ID 176207670, citing Carthage Friends Cemetery, Carthage, Rush County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by RDL (contributor 47303398). Citing Tombstone Photograph.
  16. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50718851/cyrus-newby : accessed 02 May 2021), memorial page for Cyrus Newby (30 Oct 1809–26 Oct 1889), Find a Grave Memorial ID 50718851, citing Twin Groves Cemetery, Carl Junction, Jasper County, Missouri, USA ; Maintained by Hoosier Fan (contributor 46932209). Citing Tombstone Photograph.
  17. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52479392/joseph-newby : accessed 02 May 2021), memorial page for Joseph Newby (7 Oct 1815–20 Jan 1898), Find a Grave Memorial ID 52479392, citing Circle Grove Cemetery, Spiceland, Henry County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by susan clemons (contributor 46940011). Citing Tombstone Photograph.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 Hinshaw, William Wade, 1867-1947, and Thomas Worth Marshall. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol. I. Ann Arbor, Mich.: Edwards brothers, inc., 1936. Digitized by the Google from the University of Michigan Collection, published online by Hathitrust.org. Citing Back Creek Monthly Meeting page 705. (https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015002304221?urlappend=%3Bseq=735) Accessed 02 May 2021.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Heiss, Willard C. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol. IIV, part 4. Ann Arbor, Mich.: Edwards brothers, inc., 1936. Digitized by the Google from the University of Michigan Collection, published online by Hathitrust.org. Citing Spiceland Monthly Meeting page 257. (https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015042027410?urlappend=%3Bseq=279) Accessed 02 May 2021.
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 Heiss, Willard C. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol. IIV, part 4. Ann Arbor, Mich.: Edwards brothers, inc., 1936. Digitized by the Google from the University of Michigan Collection, published online by Hathitrust.org. Citing Spiceland Monthly Meeting page 249. (https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015042027410?urlappend=%3Bseq=271) Accessed 02 May 2021.
  21. ↑ Heiss, Willard C. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol. IIV, part 4. Ann Arbor, Mich.: Edwards brothers, inc., 1936. Digitized by the Google from the University of Michigan Collection, published online by Hathitrust.org. Citing Spiceland Monthly Meeting page 249. (https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015042027410?urlappend=%3Bseq=271) Accessed 02 May 2021.

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Acknowledgements

Edited by S. Grimaldi as part of the WikiTree Challenge 2021, Week 17: Connie Knox.





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