Robertson County, Tennessee - Chisholm sources

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Date: 1796 [unknown]
Location: Robertson, Tennessee, United States

Surnames/tags: Chisholm Chism

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1797 Oct 20 – J Chisholm fr Wm Hood, bk B, p 74. Robertson County, Tennessee
… between William Hood of Warren County of the State of Kentucky of the one part and John Chisholm of the County and State of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 200 pounds … sell to the said John Chisholm … land containing … 640 acres … in Robertson County in the State of Tennessee on both sides of the Sulpher Fork of Red River which was formerly called Richland Creek it being the preemption tract of land which was originally granted to William Hood, the Elder now designed and bounded as …Grant who originally surveyed it, ran the line together with the appurtenances thereunto belonging …
Signed: William Hood
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1797 Oct Term – John Chisolm. Court Minutes bk 1, p. 41. Robertson County, Tennessee
Deed. William Hood to John Chisolm acknowledged in open court.
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1798 April Term – John Chisolm. Court Minutes bk 1, p. 58. Robertson County, Tennessee
Release. John Chislom released from paying tax for the year 1797 for 640 acres of land Hood Preemption by reason of James Long having paid for the sd land.
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1806 Nov Term – James Chisum. Court Minutes bk 1, p 412. Robertson County, Tennessee
Power of attorney John Chisum to James Chisum was admitted to record on the certificate of two justices of Jackson County, and certificate of the clerk with the seal of office affixed & ordered to be registered.
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1814 Oct 20 – Obediah Chism. Grant No. 6165. 150 acres. Bk H, p 541. Robertson Co, TN. General Grants.

1814 Oct 20 – Obediah Chism. Grant No. 6166. 100 acres. Bk H, p 542. Robertson Co, TN. General Grants.

1814 Oct 20 – Obediah Chism. Grant No. 6167. 150 acres. Bk H, p 543. Robertson Co, TN. General Grants.

1817 Oct 11 death date of Richard P Chisholm – War of 1812 Pension Application – Richard P Chisholm (died Oct 11, 1817) – married in White County, Tennessee – widow in Simpson, Kentucky
married Mary A Clay – maiden name –
widow name – Mary A May (former widow – remarried in May 1821 to a John C May who died Sept 19, 18–date not completed) her widows application was denied because she remarried.
Richard P Chisholm died Oct 11, 1817 in Robertson Co, TN
enlisted in Robertson Co, TN
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1820 US Census Robertson, TN Name: Obediah Chisholm
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons – Males – Under 10: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 16 thru 18: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 10: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 15: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 26 thru 44: 1
Slaves – Males – Under 14: 3
Slaves – Males – 26 thru 44: 1
Slaves – Females – Under 14: 2
Slaves – Females – 26 thru 44: 1
Number of Persons – Engaged in Agriculture: 6
Free White Persons – Under 16: 6
Free White Persons – Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 9
Total Slaves: 7
Total All Persons – White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 16
1820 U S Census; Census Place: Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee; Page: 27; NARA Roll: M33_125; Image: 41
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1820 US Census Robertson, TN Name: Thomas Chism
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons – Males – 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 10: 1
Foreigners not Naturalized: 1
Free White Persons – Under 16: 1
Total Free White Persons: 2
Total All Persons – White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 2
1820 U S Census; Census Place: Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee; Page: 27; NARA Roll: M33_125; Image: 41
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1820 March 22 – Chism to U Davis, bk P, p 493. Robertson County, Tennessee
… between Upshaw Davis of the County of RObertson of the one part and Obadiah Chism and William Milican of the other part … Upshaw Davis having bought a certain tract of land … described of William Stewart of Sumner County and having received of him the said Stewart a legal title thereto acknowledged himself to stand … indebted to the said Stweart the balance of 190 dollars and 25 cents … the same tract of land which the said Davis bouth of the said Stewart … in the County of Robertson on the watters of Sumner Creek of Red River … containing 49 and 1/2 acres … this deed of trust … Signed: Upshaw Davis
Wit: William Milliken, James Greer, Brook Duval, S Sperman.
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1820 Nov 4 – Obdiah Chism fr Bank of Tenn, bk P, p 310. Robertson County, Tennessee
… between Obadiah Chism of the County of Robertson and State of Tennessee of the one part and the Bank of the State of Tennessee of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 150 dollars … paid by the said Bank … confirm unto the said Bank … land containing 100 acres … in Robertson County in the First District on Summer Branch of Red River … at Felty Farmers NE corner … to two post oaks in Chisms line … to the beginning … surveyed the 12th day of May 1809 by Reuben Searcy DS. … if the said Obadiah Chism … shall pay unto the said Bank … a note drawn … payable to the said Agent for 150 dollars … then this agreement shall cease and be void …
Signed: Obadiah Chism
Wit: Richard Cheatham, J A Cheatham.
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1825 May 13 – Obadiah Chism fr J Chowning, bk S, p 323. Robertson County, Tennessee
… between Obadiah Chism and James Candill both of the County of Robertson and State of Tennessee … in consideration of the sum of 250 dollars … sold unto the said James Candell … land … in the County of Robertson and State afsd it being part of 150 acre survey the title herof performed by R B Thomas to the State of N Carolina Warrant No 3157 … beginning at a large black gum in the Kentucky line and bounded …. to a black jack on said Chism’s N boundary line … containing 63 acres … to include all the improvements where Wilson Poter lives …
Signed: Obadiah Chism
Wit: Thomas Carrall, William Maguire
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1825 March 29 – Obadiah Chism to his children, bk S, p 339. Robertson County, Tennessee
… between Obadiah Chism Sr of the County of Robertson … of the first, John Chism, Gillington Chism, Obadiah Chism Jr, Pollyann Moore, Malinda Chism, Maryann Chism, William Chism, Betsyanne Chism, and Elijah Chism … children of the said Obadiah Chism Sr …. of the second part … in consideration of the natural love and affection which he has towards his said children … deliver unto the said party of the second part … the following described property (to wit) 150 acres of land in Robertson County Tennessee patented to the said Obadiah Sr assignee of John Gill by patent bearing date the 20 of October 1814, also 100 acres in said County … patented to Obadiah Chism assigned of Ephraim Payton by patent bearing date 20th Oct 1814. Also 100 acres in Robertson County … patented to Obadiah Chism assignee of B Thomas by Patent … also 100 acres of land lying in the County of Simson formerly Logan County Kentucky being the tract deeded to the said Obadiah Chism by Merrell McLuny; by and bearing date the 7th of August 1809 and now of record in the Clerks office of the County of Logan KY. Also one other tract of land lying in said County of Simson KY entered in the name of Richard Owings and patented in the name of Obadiah Chism containing 200 acres. Also the following negro slaves to wit Milley, Lewis, David & Henry and the future increase of the said Finnah salves. Also six head of horses and sorrel born two sorrel mares one sorrel colt one brown mare and one bay mare and future increase of said mares. Also 14 head of sheep and 80 head of hogs and the future increase of said sheep and hogs and 15 head of cattle. Also 6 beds and furniture … household furniture. Also all the kitchen furniture plantation utensils …. on said Obadiah’s farm or farms … and all other property thereon … To have and to hold the said described property … that Thomas E Chism he and he is hereby appointed trustee for the purpose hereing after metioned, to wit: The said Thomas Chism is fully authorized … to sell and dispose of the future crops raised on said farm or farms before named and apply the proceeds thereof to the … support of the said party of the second part and the said Thomas E Chism. Signed: Obadiah Chism.
Wit: Charles Seal, James Seal
The names Susanna May & 15 head of Cattle and Benjamin interlined before assigned Simpson County lot.
Roberson County Court February Term 1826: This deed of trust from Obadiah Chism to John, Gillington, Obadiah, Pollyann, Mary, Malinda, Mary Ann, William, Betsy, Elijah & Susanna Chism was proven in open court by the oath of Charles Seal and James Seal subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be registered. Wm Seal Clk.
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1830 US Census Name: [Obediah Chism]
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Robertson, Tennessee
Free White Persons – Males – 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 60 thru 69: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 15 thru 19: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 20 thru 29: 1
Slaves – Males – Under 10: 3
Slaves – Males – 10 thru 23: 1
Slaves – Females – 36 thru 54: 1
Free White Persons – Under 20: 4
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 1
Total Free White Persons: 6
Total Slaves: 5
Total – All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 11
Year: 1830; Census Place: Robertson, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 179; Page: 412; Family History Library Film: 0024537
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1830 US Census Name: [Obediah Chism JR.]
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Robertson, Tennessee
Free White Persons – Males – Under 5: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons – Under 20: 1
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 3
Total – All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 3
Year: 1830; Census Place: Robertson, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 179; Page: 412; Family History Library Film: 0024537
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1832 July 30 (will written) – I Obadiah Chism of Robertson County State of Tennessee … (Last Will and Testament) …
… I have given to my son John Chism $500.
… 2d, I have given to my daughter Susanna May $85.
… 3d, I have given to my son Thomas E Chism $265.
… 4th, I have given to my son Gillington Chism $70.
… 5th, I have given to my son Obadiah Chism $242.
… 6th, I have given to my daughter Polly Ann Moore decd $272.
… 7th, I have given to my daughter Elizabeth Bartlett $60.
… 8th, I have given to my son William G Chism $230.
… 9th, I have given to my daughter Mary Ann Stalcup $84.
… I do intend the over and above portion that my daughter Susanna May would expect at some certain day if any concerning to her whatever it may be little as it will be I wish for her three children to have it James, Richard and Mary Ann.
… Moreover I do make claim of my executors my son Obadiah Chism and Reuben Train of my executors … my son O Chism and Reuben Bartlett that is if I should be called away from time before I should make any other will etc.
Signed: Obadiah Chism.
Furthermore, that is to say,
My daughter Malinda and my son Elijah L Chism have never received anything as yet, therefore it is my will that each of them should have an equal division with all that have received each and everyone to have an equal divide one as much as another. This is my will, witness my hand and seal this 31 day of July 1832.
Signed: Obadiah Chism Sr.
Wit: Gillington Chism, John W Chism
p. 344.

1840 US Census – Name: [Obadiah Chism]
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Robertson, Tennessee
Free White Persons – Males – 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 5: 3
Free White Persons – Females – 5 thru 9: 3
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 14: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 30 thru 39: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
Free White Persons – Under 20: 10
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 12
Total All Persons – Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 12
Year: 1840; Census Place: Robertson, Tennessee; Roll: 533; Page: 160; Family History Library Film: 0024549
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1850 US Census – Name: Obediah Chisom
Gender: Male
Age: 45
Birth Year: abt 1805
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1850: District 1, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Agriculture
Real Estate: 1400
Attended School: 3
Line Number: 29
Dwelling Number: 596
Family Number: 596
Household Members Age
Obediah Chisom 45
Agness Chisom 44
James W Chisom 21
Mary Chisom 17
Martha Chisom 15
Sarah Chisom 13
Jane Chisom 11
Lucinda Chisom 6
John Chisom 1
Jesse Ellemon 20
Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Robertson, Tennessee; Roll: 894; Page: 4a
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ROBERTSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE NOTES:

Robertson County, Tennessee info on Chisholms

Deeds: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/234586?availability=Family%20History%20Library

Index: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4T-QSNP?i=17&cat=234586

O Chism fr Tennessee, bk S, p. 392. Robertson County, Tennessee

O Chism fr Tennessee, bk S, p 395. Robertson County, Tennessee

O Chism fr Tennessee, bk S, p 395. Robertson County, Tennessee

O Chism fr James Greer, bk S, p 430. Robertson County, Tennessee

O Chism Sr to O Chism Jr, bk V, p 405. Robertson County, Tennessee

O Chism Sr to B Duvall, bk V, p 408. Robertson County, Tennessee

O Chism to O Chism, bk X, p 338. Robertson County, Tennessee

O Chism to W G Chism bk Y, p 178. Robertson County, Tennessee

W G Chism to R Bartlett, bk Z, p 422. Robertson County, Tennessee

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