Archibald Sloan (abt. 1817 - aft. 1880)

Born about 1817 in Limestone County, Alabama

Died after 1880 after about age 63 in Allen County, Kentucky, USA [uncertain]

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Biography

PARENTAGE

Archibald Sloan, assumed son of Samuel Sloan and Rhoda

Archibald's parents and siblings are based on circumstantial evidence.

1) There are 3 other SLOAN's his age that are assumed to be Archibald's siblings,

because they were all born in Alabama. They are Elizabeth, John, and Samuel Jr.

2) Assumed father, Samuel Sloan living in 1820 Limestone Co, Alabama.

3) Assumed brother John was living next to parents (Samuel and Rhoda) in 1850.

4) Assumed sister Elizabeth was living next to parents (Samuel and Rhoda) in 1850.

5) Assumed sister Elizabeth, married a Davenport (Andrew, son of Henry).

6) Elizabeth Sloan-Davenport has a daughter named Rhoda (same as mother's name).

7) Assumed father, Samuel Sloan, had Davenport children living with him in 1850.

8) "Our" Archibald Sloan, married a Davenport (Nancy, dau. of either James or Charles)

9) The other assumed brother, Samuel Jr, is living close to Archibald in 1850/60.

Archibald and siblings are NOT children of Isaac Sloan, because all of Isaac's children are listed in a court case: http://tngenweb.org/jackson/court_reels/court_reel_71.htm

BIRTH / DEATH

Archibald Sloan

Possible first or middle name: Albert.

The name ALBERT is used on son Jerome's death record.

Birth: estimated about 1817, based on the following:

Birth: between 1811-1820, per census in 1840, age 20-29

Birth: 1817 AL, per census in 1850, age 33

Birth: 1815 AL, per census in 1860, age 45

Birth: 1816 TN, per census in 1870, age 54

Birth: 1822 TN, per census in 1880, age 58

Note He changed his birthplace after he moved to Kentucky on 1870 census.

Place of birth: assumed to be Limestone County, Alabama,

based on census, and the analysis of parents and siblings.

Death: cannot locate after 1880

Last known location: Scottsville, Allen Co, Kentucky (1880 census)

MARRIAGE

Husband: Archibald Sloan

Wife: Nancy Davenport

Maiden name Davenport, per death records of children: William and Jerome

Married: about 1836, based on oldest child on 1850 census.

CENSUS / TIMELINE

1820 Census: Limestone County, Alabama

Name: Saml Sloan

1 - males over 21: ....... [SAMUEL]

3 - males under 21: ..... [Archibald, and ???, ???]

1 - females over 21: .... [RHODA]

5 - female under 21: ... [???, ???, ???, ???, ???]

Total white persons: 5

1830 Census: Jackson, Tennessee

Name: Samuel Sloan

2 - Males - Under 5: .......... [Samuel, and ???]

1 - Males - 5 thru 9: ........... [John]

1 - Males - 10 thru 14: ....... [???]

2 - Males - 15 thru 19: ....... [Archibald]

2 - Males - 20 thru 29: ....... [SAMUEL]

1 - Females - Under 5: ....... [???]

2 - Females - 5 thru 9: ....... [???, and ???]

2 - Females - 10 thru 14: ... [Elizabeth, and ???]

1 - Females - 40 thru 49: ... [RHODA]

Total Free White Persons: 14

1836: marriage

1840 Census: Smith, Tennessee

Name: Archibald Slone

2 - Males - Under 5: ........... [James and John]

1 - Males - 20 thru 29: ....... [Archibald]

1 - Females - 5 thru 9: ....... [? Serena Davenport ?]

1 - Females - 20 thru 29: ... [Nancy (Davenport) Sloan]

Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1

Total Free White Persons: 5

Note: Serena does not appear to be daughter, because Serena is listed out-of-order

on the 1850 census.

Serena is confirmed a Davenport thru death records of Serena's children.

1850 Census: District 3, Jackson, Tennessee, family#977

Archibald Slone .... 33 ... AL … farmer, real estate $100 … cannot read/write

Nancy Slone ......... 33 ... TN … cannot read/write

James Slone .......... 13 ... TN

John Slone ............ 11 ... TN

Thomas Slone ........ 9 ... TN

Pleasant Slone ....... 6 ... TN

Joseph Slone .......... 4 ... TN

William Slone ......... 2 ... TN

Garet Slone ............ 1 ... TN

Serena Slone ........ 17 ... TN … [Davenport]

1850 Census Notes:

Living next to family#976: Nancy's parents: James Davenport age 59, Susannah

Living next to family#979: Nancy's sister: Sally (Davenport) Witcher age 20, Tandy

Living close to family#998: Serena's future husband: Booker Witcher age 24

Living close to family#959: ?brother: Samuel Sloan age 24, born AL

1860: Rockingmont, District 2, Jackson, Tennessee, family#188

Archoble Stone ... 45 ... AL … farming … cannot read/write

Nancy Stone ........ 44 ... TN … cannot read/write

Pleasant Stone .... 15 ... TN … farming

William Stone ...... 11 ... TN

Garret Stone ......... 9 ... TN

Martha Stone ........ 6 ... TN

Jerome Stone ........ 5 ... TN

1860 Census Notes:

Living close to family#194: sister-in-law: Hannah Davenport, age 50 (widow of Henry)

Living close to family#191: ?brother: Samuel Sloan age 30, born AL

1870 Census: Scottsville, Precinct 1, Allen, Kentucky, family#234

Archold Sloan ........ 54 ... TN … farmer

Nancy Sloan ........... 54 ... TN

Pleasant Sloan ....... 23 ... TN … farmer

William Sloan ......... 21 ... TN … farmer

Garrett W Sloan ..... 19 ... TN

Martha Sloan ......... 17 ... TN

Jeoam Sloan ........... 13 ... TN

Fountain T Sloan ..... 9 ... TN

1870 Census Notes:

Living next to family#236: Serena (Davenport) Witcher age 34, Booker age 45

Living close to family#248: Sallie (Davenport) Witcher age 49, Tandy age 47

1880 Census: Scottsville, Allen, Kentucky, family#269

Archable Sloan .... 58 ... TN,TN,AL … farmer … cannot read/write

Nancy Sloan ......... 63 ... TN,TN,TN … cannot read/write

Pleasant Sloan ..... 37 ... TN,TN,TN … laborer … cannot read/write

Jerome Sloan ....... 21 ... TN,TN,TN … laborer … cannot read/write

Fountain Sloan .... 18 ... TN,TN,TN … laborer … cannot read/write

1880 Census Notes:

Living close to family#260: Serena (Davenport) Witcher age 45, Booker age 53

Living close to family#227: Sallie (Davenport) Witcher age 58, Tandy age 58

OTHER

CHILD:

Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1955, index, FamilySearch

Name: Bill Sloan

Event Type: Death

Event Date: 08 May 1913

Event Place: No. 5, Allen, Kentucky

Gender: Male

Age: 68

Birth Year (Estimated): 1845

Father's Name: Ar...Ha Slone <---------

Mother's Name: Nancy Devenport <---------

CHILD:

Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1955, index, FamilySearch

Name: Jerome Sloan

Event Type: Death

Event Date: 1918

Event Place: Allen, Kentucky

Gender: Male

Father's Name: Albert Sloan <---------

Mother's Name: Nancy Davenport <---------

CHILD:

Ancestry.com. Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1953

Name: Pleas Sloan

Death Date: 3 Feb 1923

Death Location: Allen, Kentucky, USA

Age: 89

Gender: Male

Status: Single

Birth Date: 13 Nov 1833 <------- probably 1843

Birth Location: Jackson, Tennessee

Father's Name: Archie Sloan

Father's Birth Location: Tennessee

Mother's name: Witcher <------- error

Mother's Birth Location: Tennessee

Informant: G B Carter of Scottsville KY <--- next door neighbor in 1920

Burial: Chesnut

NOTE: Pleasant was living in 1920 with cousin John Witcher (son of Tandy Witcher and Sarah Davenport).

NOTE: The informant, George B Carter is next door neighbor in 1920. George is son-in-law of Pleasant's cousin John Witcher.

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