Location: Virginia, United States
Surnames/tags: Blair Aron_Aaron Thomas
CONFLICT: Much confusion as to his father, descendants show contradictory claims. One implies as son of James and Eleanor (Blair) Slaydon: See James Slayden (abt.1798-).) but another as a son of Daniel and Dotia (Dodson) Slayton: See Daniel Slayden (1796-aft.1846)
LETTER: This letter below seems to be regarding a William Bryan Slayton, born to a James and Eleanor, although the use of the "grandfather" and "grandmother" here is confusing-
-from Bernard A Slayton, Pamplin Va, 24 Aug 1984-
[To Mark ] You have given me a thrill that I would never have thought possible to get copies of letters written by great-great-grandmother and great-great-grandfather Slayton. The W.B. was Grandmother Eleanor's son, William Bryan. You just never [know? - word missing] what is laying around waiting to be rediscovered! You know, very little has been passed down through the ages about grandmother Eleanor or for that matter grandfather "Buck" Slayton. By the way, some of the family spells it with a d and some with a t; either way would be correct. I have noted in the Courthouse at Chatham that its both ways in the same document. Grandmother Eleanor died very young possibly after that letter was written. I haven't as yet come across the date. Grandfather James, her husband in the 1860 Census shows a child born to the second marriage in 1848 so I just haven't got all of this together as yet. [NOTE: this record discussed in below COMMENT]
I was really glad to see a reference to Cousin Ann Aaron in her letter. Houston Aaron married William Bryan's daughter, Eleanor Elizabeth. This was my great grandmother on my other side and also my grandfather Jack Slayton's sister.
This makes my Daddy and late Mother second cousins. If in the future you see some depravity just count it off to being my own Grandfather!
Sincerely Bernard A. Slayton
SOURCE: William Blair and Sarah Sutter Blair of Pittsylvania County Virginia, Vol 2, compiled by John T. Dallas, Reidsville NC, 15 Apr 2002, cited, but this volume is not found.
COMMENTS on above:
Bernard Aaron Slayton, son of Joshua Leonard Slayton, [1] was born 22 Mar 1927 in Callands, Virginia and died 23 Aug 2000, according to an obituary published 25 Aug 2000 in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
The letter writers are not named.
Jack Slayton is almost certainly Asa Jackson Slayton
The 1860 census record referred to is unclear. A continuation of a James Slayton married to a Mary is found in 1850, [2] but cannot be clearly identified as the James formerly married to Eleanor (Blair).
A narrative on page 4 and an uncited Family Group Sheet on page 55 shows Eleanor Blair born 1802 married to James Slayton in
William Blair and Sarah Sutter Blair of Pittsylvania County Virginia, Vol 1, compiled by John T. Dallas, Reidsville NC, 15 Apr 2002, which shows a family of James and Eleanor (Blair) Slayton with issue including William Bryan Slayton, but it is uncited.
LETTER: states that William Bryon Slayton is a son of a Daniel Slaydon-
-From Charles "Chuck" W Slayton (NC), Sept 2, 2017-
At around 16 years old [1960?] I asked [about family past] from Callands, Virginia area. My father and I visited the area and talked to family living in the Sandy River area. Also around twenty years old I visited the area and met a older lady last name Reynolds who lived in the area and remembered William Bryon Slaydon and also showed the burial site of W. B Slaydon. She also said [his father Daniel Slayden] lived in another county. The coordinates at 36.793213, -79.595686 are for the grave area she took me to.
NOTE: A grandson of Wm B named Wm Henry Slaydon mar Mary Reynolds in 1909. These coordinates lead from Callands Road south to an unnamed path off of Maple Road, in a stand of trees near a farm-CS]
COMMENT: - from Marvin L Osborne, Danville VA, Aug 21 1984- Bernard Slayton says that William B. Slayton's wife Sarah Thomas was a sister to the wife of Asa Jackson Wyatt. The Wyatt Family Records by Lucile Rebecca Wyatt states tha Asa married Elizabeth Thomas, daughter of Edward & Elizabeth Allen Thomas of Henry County. This establishes the parents of Sarah Thomas Slayton. As no marriage record is in Pittsylvania for William and Sarah, they must have married in Henry Co.
LAND: Slaydon from Brightwell - 1853, Pittsylvania, book uncited This Deed made 11th day of June 1858 between John L. Brightwell & Sarah his wife of the one part and William Slaydon of the other part [?] forth that in consideration of Four Hundred and seventy Five dollars the said Brightwell and wife doth grant unto the Said Wm Slaydon all of a certain tract piece or parcel of land Lying and being on the waters of Lower Double Creek in the County of Pittsylvania adjoining the lands of John Wells, Wilson Oliver And others containing by estimation 170 acres more or less.. John L Brightwell Sarah Brightwell Pittsylvania County to wit I R M Kirby a justice of the peace in For the county aforesaid hereby certify that John L Brightwell Partie to a certain deed bearing date 12th June 1858 & hereonto Doeth personally appeared before me in my county aforesaid & Acknowledged the same to be his act & deedd and desired me to Certify his said acknowledgment to the clerk of the county court of Pittsylvania in order The said deed may be recorded. Given under my hand Seal this 11th day of June 1853 R. M Kirby
LAND: 1856, Slaydon From Walling - Pittsylvania, book uncited- This Deed made this 18th day of November 1856 between James B. Walling of the one part and William Slaydon Of the other part both of Pittsylvania County witnesseth, that In consideration of Sixty Five Dollars the said Walling doth Grant unto the said Slaydon all of his the said Walling Entire right title and interest in and to one excusion, Or parcel of land lying and being in the county of Pittsylvania On the waters of the Lower Double creek containing The estimation 117 ¼ acres more of less and adjoining the lands Of Jon Wells , G D Walles together being the formerly owned by Syckil [Ezekial?] Walling Dead. The name whereafrom the said Slaydon now resides, the said Walling hereby covenants To warrant generally the title in his said interest in The land hereby conveyed unto him the said Slaydon His being and witness the following Signature and Seal Idney B. Walling Pittsylvania County to I R. M. Kirby For the county aforesaid in the State of Virginia do certify that James Walling whereas is signed to the writing above bearing
MILITARY: Although he would be an old recruit, he is the "William B Sleydon" of the 38th VA Inf CSA (Pittsylvania) Co D, who was admitted to Chimborazo Hospital during the Civil War. His pension app includes his signature.
Name: William B Slayton
Residence: Danville, Virginia
Occupation: Tanner & Farmer
Enlistment Date: 1 Oct 1864
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Danville, Virginia
State Served: Virginia
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company D, Virginia 38th Infantry Regiment on 14 Oct 1864.
Source: The Virginia Regimental Histories Series
MILITARY:- from Marvin L Osborne, Danville VA, Aug 21 1984- [William B] appears on a company muster roll for November and December 1864 dated December 31, 1864. Last paid: never paid. Present or Absent: Present. His name appears on a company muster roll for February 25, 1865. Present or absent: absent. Remarks: absent sick at hospital. His name appears on a register of Receiving and Wayside Hospital or General Hospital No. 9 Richmond, Virginia, admitted February 24, 1865. Disposition: Chimborazo Date: February 25, 1865. W. B. Slayden Pvt. Co. D 38th Regt. appears on a register of Chimborazo Hospital No. 3, Richmond, Virginia. Admitted February 25, 1865. Sick or wounded: S (sick)
COURT: Henry County Loose Court record, Dec 1868, sheriff summons Thomas Dickenson, John W Gravely and James F Minter, to first May court, to show cause as to why they should not be attached for contempt to court in failing to divide the lands belonging to the estate of Edward Thomas dec'd as required...May Term 1871, William B Slayden and wife Sarah called to answer by Jackson Thomas, for the division of 250 acres in Pittsylvania, as another lot of 160 acres in Henry Co was devised to son Jackson Thomas in fee simple at the death of widow Elizabeth Thomas, which occurred in Sept 1868. William responds that he is agreeable, and prays to be dismissed, with those costs, etc
DEED: Pittsylvania Deed Book vol. 72 p. 392 dated Nov-Dec. 1877 Recorded July 6, 1878 William Mitchell conveyed 98 3/4 acres on Sandy River to William B. Slaydon and Sarah S. Slaydon for lien (bond) of $200.00: Whereas of the 2nd day of October 1860. by authority Of a deed of Trust executed to me as trustee by A. & J. A. Fuller and of record in the Clerks office of Pittsylvania Co. for certain properties There in mentioned. I as Trustee exposed to sale The real estate conveyed in said deed, to the highest Bidder and John A. Mitchell became purchaser Of a portion of said land and whereas No convey auth of said land to said Mitchell Has ever been made by me as Trustee aforesaid Now therefore at the written request of the said John A. Mitchell herewith filed and marked “A” And with the authority of the endorsement of John D. Wells entered on the back of said request, I the said Wm J. Mitchell as Trustee as aforesaid For and in consideration of the purchase money Paid by Jno. A. Mitchell according to the provisions Of the trust and as above mentioned and For the further consideration of one certain tract Or parcel of land adjourning the lands of John Swanson, Jack Royall & others, containing 43 ¾ acres more or less. By deed duly executed this day By Wm. B. Slaydon and Sarah S. Slaydon his wife To John D. Wells and for the farther consideration of The sum of Two hundred dollars due by bond Bearing date the 18th day of October 1877 and payable On or before the 1st day of June 1878, executed By Wm B. Slaydon with Jo W. Eanes as security To John D. Wells, a lien is herby reserved upon The land hereafter described and conveyed like full Payment of the said bond of Two hundred dollars With any interest that may accrue thereon Do grant. Bargain sell and convey with special Warranty unto Wm B. Slaydon all that certain Tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Pittsylvania VA and on the waters of Sandy River and adjoining the lands of John P. Wells And others containing ninety eight and three quarters Acres more or less and known as the John D. Wells land Witness my hand and seal this the 23rd day of November 1877 Wm J. Mitchell Trustee seal
DEED: Pittsylvania Deed Bk. vol. 67 p. 364 dated Aug. 11, 1874 Recorded Aug. 11, 1874 Homestead Exemption for Wm. B. Slayton: Wm. claims a homestead of 50 acres lying on the waters of Sandy River adjoining the lands of Jno. C. Royall, George W. Eanes & others. 50 acres more or less valued at $800.00: This deed made this the 11th day of April 1878 between John C Royall and Fanny E. Royall his wife and John J. Davis of the first part and Wm. B. Slaydon of the second Part all of the County of Pittsylvania and State of Virginia. Witnesses that whereas the said John C Royall and John Davis did on the 13th day of October 1864 as to John C. Royall And on the 7th day of December 1868 as to John G. Davis make Sale to the said Wm B Slaydon certain track or parcel of Land hereafter described to which the said parties “Royall and Davis each executed to the said Slaydon their title hands Dated respectively Oct 12, 1864 and Dec 7, 1868, and whereas The said John G. Davis has since died without conveying Title as provided for in said title bond dated Dec 7th 1808 Now the said John J. Davis being the only heir and living heir Of said John and Annah M. Davis undertakes to convey Said title to the said real estate as provided for in said Title bond that for & in consideration of the sum of six Hundred dollars in hand paid to the said John C Royall On the 13th day of October 1864 and the sum of five hundred Dollars paid to the said John Davis on the 18th day of Jan 1860. the receipt of which are hereby acknowledged by the parties of the first part, the said John C. Royal, Fanny E. Royall his wife and John J. Davis doth grant, bargain, sell & convey with general warranty unto Wm. B. Slayton all that Certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county Of Pittsylvania on the waters of Sandy River being the same Land purchased by Geo. W. Eanes dead, John Mcswanson, Jesse Carter & others containing fifty two acres more or less. Witness The following signature and seals John C. Royall seal Fannie E. Royal John J. Davis State of Virginia County of Pittsylvania to wit J. Wmt Mitchell a Notary republic For the County of Pittsylvania in the State of Virginia
DEED: Pittsylvania? Deed Bk. vol. 79 p. 214 dated April 11, 1878 Recorded Dec. 22, 1881 William B. Slaydon and Sarah S. Slaydon his wife sold John D. Wells 53 1/8 acres of land on waters of Sandy River known as the Slaydon tan yard place, together with the tanning tools upon said premises. Payment was 98 3/4 acres of land adjoining lands of John P. Wallace & others executed to William B. Slayden at the request of John D. Wells by William T. Mitchell trustee for A. H. A. Fuller by deed bearing date Nov. 23, 1877.
DEED: Pittsylvania Deed Book Vol 79 p. 225 Recorded December 22, 1881 John C. Royall & Fanny E. Royal his wife and John J.Davis of 1st part, convey to Wm. B. Slaydon of the 2nd part land purchased by him but never recorded. John C. Royall on 13 Oct. 1864 Jno. J. Davis on 7 Dec. 1858 Land 52 acres more or less lying on the waters of Sandy River. Both parties of 1st part presented notarized statements dated April 11, 1878 acknowledging Slaydon's right to the land.(implying that Slaydon was inhabiting as early as 1858).
DEED: Pittsylvania? Deed Bk vol 213 p. 243 dated 24 Feb. 1932 Recorded 25 Fdtp.1932 N. E. Clement, Special Commisioner of Circuit Court of Pittsylvania Co. in Chancerey Cause of M. F. Hankin, etc. vs. Bettie Aron, party of the 1st part and H. L. Wyatt, party of the 2nd part. Hankins appointed Commissioner May term, 1908 of Circuit Court to sell land for division of proceeds among entitled parties. 1st party sold 2nd party "certain tract of land lying in Callands district of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, on or near the waters of Sandy River, near McDearmon's Old Mill, adjoining the lands of Joe and Matt Aron, John Riddle, James Holly Place and others, containing 98 acres, more or less, and known as the old W. B. Slayton Place."
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