Edmund Slaton (1777 - 1841)

Born 13 Feb 1777 in St James Northam Parish, Goochland, Virginia

Ancestors

Husband of Nancy R. (Allan) Slaton — married 17 Oct 1803 in Nelson, Kentucky, United States

Descendants

Died 20 Oct 1841 at age 64 in Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States

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Biography

Edmund Slaton/Slayden, son of John Slayden and Susannah Hodges, was born 13 Feb 1777. His middle name might be Hodges, but that claim has not been validated.

From the referenced book by Arthur Jackson Slaton, page 35: "There seems to be little doubt that Edmund was first in Nelson County, Kentucky before moving to Hopkins County."^[1] His brothers, John and Arthur were recorded 30 August 1800 in the Tax List for Nelson County, Kentucky.^[2] Note, Hopkins County was created 9 December 1806 from Henderson County.

He was married 17 October 1803 in Nelson County, Kentucky to Nancy Allen, daughter of James Allen.^[3]

In the 1810 U.S. Census, Edmund Slaton was recorded living in Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky with wife Nancy, three sons and one daughter. His older brother John was recorded on the same page. ^[4] In the 1820 U.S. Census, he was recorded living in Hopkins County, Kentucky as Edmond Slayden, head of an eleven person household, which included Nancy, fives sons and four daughters.^[5]

From the referenced book, page 20: "The 200 acre homestead of Edmund and Nancy Slaton is located on the old Princeton Road out of Madisonville, Kentucky. At one time, it was known as "the old Fagan place" (a later owner). It adjoins and was a portion of land owned as late as 1912 by J. Lee O'Bryan."^[1]

Edmund died on 20 October 1841 in Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky and is buried at Browder's Church Cemetery, Hopkins County, Kentucky.^[6] Grave headstone was once visible and inscribed E. Slaton, but has since weathered to the point of being unreadable during descendant John Marion Slaton's lifetime. ^[7]

Census Records

Census Date: 1810 ^[4]

Census Place: Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States

Edmund Slayton was enumerated as head of a 6 person household.

Category	No.	Comments & Conjectures
White Males - Under 10	3	sons James, John and ?
White - Males - 26 thru 44	1	Edmund
White - Females - Under 10	1	daughter Sarah
White - Females - 26 thru 44	1	Wife Nancy

Census Enumeration Date: 7 August 1820 ^[5]

Census Place: Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States

Edmond Slayden was enumerated as head of an 11 person household, 3 engaged in agriculture and 1 in manufacturing.

Category	No.	Comments & Conjectures
White Males - Under 10	2
White Males - 10 thru 15	2
White Males - 16 thru 25	1	son James
White Males - 26 thru 44 and over	1	Edmond
White Females - Under 10	3
White Females - 10 thru 15	1	daughter Sarah
White Females - 26 thru 44	1	Wife Elizabeth

Last Will and Testament of Edmund Hodges

Edmund Hodges was Edmund's grandfather.

Be it known to all men by these presents that I Edmond Hodges of Pittsylvania County have made and declared my last will and testament in writing bearing date the seventh day of September 1778. I the said Edmond Hodges by this present Codicil do ratify and confirm my said last will and testament, except my daughter Susannah Slaydon's [she was the first wife of John Slayden] equal part of my moveable estate which I do hereby revoke and annul as she has since deceased. I do will and bequeath the same part of an equal part of my moveable estate which was allotted her to be equally divided among her six children viz, James Slayton, Rachel Slayton, Pattsey Slayton, John Slayton, Edmund Slayton and Arthur Porter Slayton, to them and their heirs. My will and meaning is that this Codicil be adjudged to be a part of my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 11th day of February 1782. ^[8]

Court and Appraiser Items

John Slaton, Charles Bradly, Edmund Slaton and John Littlepage Commissioners appointed ... [Sept Term 1816] by a decree of that court pronounced in a suit in chancery [brought] by Joseph Loving and Susanna, his wife, Jesse Herren and Rebecca, his wife, and Samuel Bourland, adult children and heirs-at-law of William Bourland, deceased, complainants against Martha Bourland, John Bourland and Baylis E Bourland, infant children and heirs-at-law of the said Wm Bourland, dec', Defendants ... [sell to James Carnahan of Hopkins for $300.60 ½] 200 acres [skip] on the waters of Flat Creek ... part of a 400 acres tract granted [to] Wm Bourland, dec'd, [by patent of Jan 24, 1816] ^[9]

Nov 10 1817, Edmond Slaton appraiser for dower of Henrietta Browder, widow of Herbert. ^[10]

Land Deals

No 10145 Charles Scott Esq Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky To All to whom these presents shall come Greeting Know ye that by virtue and in consideration of a Certificate No 286 (the state office paid by a deduction of interest) granted by this County Court of Henderson in June 1802 agreeably to an act of assembly for settling and improving the vacant land of this commonwealth there is granted by the said commonwealth unto Edmond Slaton [assignee] of Selah Fugate, a certain tract or parcel of land containing two hundred acres by survey bearing date the twentieth third of October 1807 lying and being in the County of Hopkins on Trade Water and bounded as followeth to wit, beginning above the mouth of Owens Creek to a white oak black walnut and Dogwood on the bank of the River running thence west ninety poles to three white oaks crossing the river at six poles thence North One hundred and eighty poles to Elms Birch and Gum on the bank of a Creek crossing the river at twelve poles thence East one hundred and thirty poles to a white oak in William Owens line thence with said line south fifty ... Five east One hundred poles to Ash [skip] And Sassafras thence South One hundred poles ... ) white oaks thence south eighty West one hundred and twenty two poles to the beginning ... affixed at Frankfort on the fourteenth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twelve [skip] Charles Scott (J Bledsoe, secretary) ^[11]

Surveyed for Edmund Slaton, assignee of Isaac Hibbs, nine acres of land by virtue of a Kentucky Land Office Warrant No 12979, situate lying and being in the county of Hopkins co on the waters of Pond River and bounded as followeth to wit, beginning at three small black oaks Prestn N Bradley's corner in a line of Isham Browder's survey running with Browder's line S 15 W 150 poles to four dogwooods corner thereof thence with another of Browder's lines N 75 W 20 poles to a stake in said Bradley's line thence with said line to the Beginning .Surveyed 23th January 1829 Samuel B Earle John Wright I Browder ^[12]

Surveyed for Edmund Slaton, assignee of Isaac Hibbs, forty-one acres of land by virtue of a Kentucky Land Office Warrant No 12979, situate lying and being in the county of Hopkins co on the Clear Creek and bounded as followeth to wit, beginning at a white oak corner of his former survey running with his line South 20 poles to a poplar corner of another survey of Slaton's thence East with a line of sd survey 100 poles to two white oaks and elm corner thereof thence South with another of his lines [skip] to a white oak in Davis line thence East with said line 100 poles to a white oak Stephen Gray's corner thence North with his line 80 poles to a hickory and white oak corner of said Slaton's survey thence West 200 poles with his line to the beginning.Surveyed 20th January 1830 James Moore Austin Hewlett Edmund Slaton ^[13]

Know all men by these presents that I, Edmond Slaton of the County of Hopkins and State of Kentucky, have bargained and sold unto Sarah Hewlett, the wife of Augustin Hewlett, and to their heirs of the same county and state for and in considera­tion of the sum of one hundred dollars, a small tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county and state aforesaid, containing about 50 acres on the south side of Robert Bailor' s survey and bounded as follows (to wit) Beginning at Charles Murphey'ssoutheast corner in James Hicklin's line running a southerly direction to Smith's military survey; thence a westerly direction to Charles Murphey's land; thence with his line to Mr. White & Murphey's corner; thence to the beginning. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 6th day of June 1837.
Edmond Slaton
Nancy her (X) mark Slaton ^[14]

103- Edmund Slaton ... 10 acres, by survey bearing date the 8th of September [1838] ... on waters of Clear Creek Beginning at three hickories corner of his former survey also South West Corner of L Jordan;s military survey running East with the Military line 60 poles to a hickory and Sweet Gum Corner of Ambrose ... Gordon's survey then with his line S 20 poles to two sweet gums and Sugartree Corner of Isham Talbot's survey also Corner of said Slatons former Survey thence with Slatons line N 85 W 160 poles to the Beginning. James Clark, Esq Clerk, 17th March 1839 ^[15]

Heirs of Edmund Slaton and Indenture

This indenture made this 15th day of February 1842 between James Slaton, Sarah Hewlett, John P. Slaton, Arthur Slaton, Josephus White and Elizabeth his wife, Thomas Slaton, Wil­liam Adams and Susan his wife, and Robert Rowland and Rachel his wife, heirs of Edmund Slaton dec'd, and Nancy Slaton, widow of said decedent, of the county of Hopkins of the first part and Lewis Slaton of the county aforesaid of the second part. Witnesseth that the parties of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and sixty dol­lars to them in hand paid by the party of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath bargained and sold and do by these presents grant bargain and sell unto the said party of the second part a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county aforesaid on Otter Creek, containing one hundred acres and bounded as follows: To wit: Beginning on the bank of said creek on a black gum & three birches running N 320 W 340 poles to two hickories & dogwood on the side of a drain, thence S 550 W 55 poles to three white oaks corner to ______ Slaton thence 5 320 E 224 poles to a sugar tree, maple and sycamore on the bank of said creek, thence down the same with the meandering there­of to the beginning with all appurtenances. To have and to hold with its appurtenances unto the said Lewis Slaton and his heirs and assigns to them only proper use and behalf and the said parties of the first part for themselves & etc. and all and every person and persons whatever will warrant and forever defend.

In testimony whereof the said parties of the first part have hereunto subscribed their names and affixed their seals the day and year above written.

Sarah (X) Hewlett
Thomas M. Slaton
James A. Slaton
John P. Slaton
Rachel Rowland
Arthur W. Slaton
Josephus White
Nancy (X) Slaton
Elizabeth C. White
William Adams
Susan F. Adams

Kentucky, Hopkins County

I, Samuel Woodson, Clerk of the county aforesaid for the county aforesaid do hereby certify that the deed from the widow and heirs of Edmund Slaton dec'd. to Lewis Slaton was acknowledged before me ... [entered May 17, 1842] ^[16]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Slaton, Arthur Jackson. Slaton Family Ab Antiquitas: With Brief Notes on Some Allied Families. Whittier, CA: Self published, 1974
2. ↑ Clift, G. Glenn. Second Census of Kentucky, 1800. Baltimore, MD, USA: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2005, page 271.
3. ↑ "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," Edmond Slayton and Nancy Allen, 17 Oct 1803; citing Marriage, Nelson County, Kentucky, United States; FHL microfilm 9,667. FamilySearch database accessed 4 August 2020.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Third Census of the United States, 1810, Edmund Slaton, Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States; NARA microfilm publication M252, 71 rolls. Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C. Ancestry Record 7613 #566757 accessed 4 August 2020.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} "United States Census, 1820," Edmund Slayden, Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States; citing p. 266, NARA microfilm publication M33, roll 23; FHL microfilm 186,183. FamilySearch database accessed 4 August 2020.
6. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #136322877 accessed 25 September 2017, memorial page for Edmund Slaton (13 Feb 1777–20 Oct 1841), citing Browder's Church Cemetery, Hopkins County, Kentucky, USA ; Created by Anita R. Austill. Tombstone photo attached.
7. ↑ Personal recollection of Slaton, John Marion [his Find A Grave: Memorial #49146197], as told to Russell W. Adams during Browder Church cemetery visit July 1996.
8. ↑ Pittsylvania County Virginia Wills, codicil 11 February 1782, Pittsylvania County Courthouse, Chatham, Virginia.
9. ↑ Hopkins County Kentucky Deed Book 2, p 121
10. ↑ Hopkins co KY Wills and Inventories Book A 1807-1820.
11. ↑ Grant Book 07, page 486 "South of Green River," Edmond Slaton, Hopkins County, Exd & Dd to Isham Browder 24th June 1813
12. ↑ Hopkins County Survey Book A-2, p 54, Survey for grant #15820
13. ↑ Hopkins County Survey Book A-2, p 54, Survey for grant #15820
14. ↑ Deed Book 8, page 143, Hopkins County, Kentucky,Recorded 15th day of June 1837 by Sam Woodson, Clerk, Hopkins County Court.
15. ↑ Hopkins County Court Order Book 3, page 48
16. ↑ Deed Book 10, page 405, Hopkins County, Kentucky

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