Benjamin Winslow (1689 - 1759)

Born 1689 in Rowan, North Carolina

Husband of Mary (White) Winslow — married about 1723 in North Carolina

Descendants

Died 1759 at about age 70 in Iredell, North Carolina

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Biography

Benjamin was born in 1689.

Benjamin Winslow or Winsley, as it was first written, obtained a grant of eight hundred and twenty-five acres of land, "on both sides of the South Fork of Davises Creek -- waters of Catawba River," under date of May 11, 1757. A still earlier grant to Benjamin Winslow, under date of March 25, 1752, is for five hundred and eighty-seven acres, in the same neighborhood, adjoining the lands of John McConnell. This is described as lying in Anson County. This was before Rowan county was formed in 1753.

Children:^[1]

• Mary Winsley 1724-1812 Md John McConnell, Jr
• Rebecca Violet Winsley 1728- Md Samuel Wilson
• Benjamin Winslow 1730- Md Sarah Matthews
• Moses Winslow 1733-1815 Md Jean Osborne
• Margaret Winslow 1735-1777 Md Patrick Hamilton
• Sarah Winslow 1737-1783 Md Hance McWhorter

In 1758, Benjamin Winslow, Sr., made a deed of gift to his son, Benjamin Winslow, Jr., of five hundred and thirty-five acres, adjoining the lands of Hugh Lawson, Patrick Hamilton, Mrs. Baker, and Moses White. From these records we get a glimpse of families residing in the neighborhood. The first Moses White emigrated from Ireland about 1742, and married the daughter of Hugh Lawson, named above James White, son of the above couple, and the eldest of six brothers, was a soldier of the Revolution, but moved to East TN, USA in 1786, and was one of the original founders of the now flourishing city of Knoxville. He was distinguished for his bravery, energy, and talents, and was a brigadier-general in the Creek War. His illustrious son, Hugh Lawson White, was a Judge of the Supreme Court of TN, USA, a Senator of the United States, president of the Senate, and in 1836 a candidate for President of the United States. His remains sleep peacefully under the vines and grass of the churchyard of the First Presbyterian Church of Knoxville.

Benjamin Winslow wrote his will 3 March 1759 Rowan County, North Carolina. A copy of his will is found at Find a Grave. He names his two sons and his four sons-in-law.^[1]

He died later that year on his plantation. His plantation was located near Davidson Creek Settlement, then located in Rowan County, North Carolina. Davidson Creek Settlement is now located in Iredell County under Lake Norman.

He was buried in 1759 at the Centre Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Mooresville, Iredell County, North Carolina, which is located nearby.^[1] Many of his contemporaries are buried at this Church Cemetery.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Find A Grave: Memorial #156289009. Created by: John Wilhite, Added: 22 Dec 2015, Find A Grave Memorial 156289009, Benjamin Winsley

See also:

• Roberts, Gary Boyd. Ancestors of American Presidents. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2009.
• https://www.geni.com/people/Benjamin-Winslow-of-Anson-and-Rowan-County-NC/6000000002945485316
• https://www.myheritage.com/names/benjamin_winslow