Hennessee, Philander L

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• Census: 13 Aug 1860, McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee
• Census: 1870, McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee
• Census: 05 Aug 1870, Warren County, Tennessee

Notes:

When Philander's parents died in 1868, he went to live with his uncle Archibald Hugh Hennessee, as the 1870 Census for Warren County, Tennessee shows him living there when he was just 12 years old. It also shows Philander was attending school.

Philander married McGee, Lucy Jane on 27 Dec 1875. Lucy (daughter of McGee, Joseph England and Jennings, Elizabeth) was born on 22 Mar 1858 in Tennessee; died on 02 Apr 1889 in Warren County, Tennessee; was buried in Shellsford Cemetery, Warren County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 27 Sep 1850, Warren County, Tennessee
• Census: 13 Aug 1860, McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee

Notes:

Wiseman Family and Allied Lines, page 471, states Thomas and Elanor's children who were living in 1872 are listed in the Warren County, Tennessee Enrolling Book 1 (1870-1872), page 276, in the case of Hays vs Hays, as heirs of William Hays, dec'd. Philander is incorrectly listed as a minor in the case.

William married Hayes, Eleanor Nellie on 10 Mar 1856 in Warren County, Tennessee. Eleanor (daughter of Hayes, William M Jr and McGregor, Elvira) was born in 1838 in Warren County, Tennessee; died after 1860 in Warren County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Also Known As: Nellie
• Census: 13 Aug 1860, McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee

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Name:
Wiseman Family book states her name is spelled ELLENOR on page 512.

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• Also Known As: Paddy
• Census: 27 Sep 1850, Warren County, Tennessee

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Last Will & Testament of Patrick's father, James Hennessee, states: I have given my son, Patrick S. Hennessee, on tract or parcel of land worth two hundred and fifty dollars, one horse, bridle and saddle worth fifty dollars and one cow and calf and one bed and furniture worth sixteen dollars and also one other negro girl, named Hannah, worth two-hundred and fifty dollars and that is all I ever intend to give him...

I hereby appoint my wife Jane Hennessee and P. S. Hennessee sole executrix and executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made and my said wife Jane Hennessee shall remain in full possession of all that part of the land then divided to my last mentioned six children during her widowhood or until the youngest child becomes of age my said executrix and executor give theirs of their portion as mentioned in my last will and testament.

Some internet research shows Patrick death 1860 and burial Hennessee Cemetary, Warren County, Tennessee.

1850 Census indicates Patrick and Rachel were living in Warren County, Tennessee on September 27, 1850 and two of thier children were living with them Thomas who was 18 and William M who was 9. Patrick was 54 and Rachel was 51. The Census also states Patrick was a farmer and his property was valued at $2700. Thomas was also shown to be a farmer.

The 1850 Census also shows Patrick and Rachel's son James C and his wife Mana living on another farm with their children. See: James C Hennessee

Patrick married Wilcher, Rachel in 1817 in Warren County, Tennessee. Rachel was born about 1799 in Burke County, North Corolina; died in 1881 in Warren County, Tennessee; was buried in 1881 in Shellsford Cemetery, Warren County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 27 Sep 1850, Warren County, Tennessee
• Census: 1860, Warren County, Tennessee
• Census: 05 Aug 1870, Warren County, Tennessee

Notes:

1860 Census indicates Rachel is living in Warren County, Tennessee with her son Wm M (William Mortimer) who is 19. Her other children have moved out of the house and she lost her husband Patrick just a couple years before the Census was taken.

1870 Census indicates Rachel is 70 years old, living in Warren County, Tennessee with her granddaughter, Parilee Smith, daughter of Obediah Smith and Harriet Hennessee. It also indicates Rachel was born in Tennessee although all other records show she was born in North Carolina and she could not write.

Although Obediah has been listed on many published family trees, including this one, I believe Harriet's husband Obediah Smith could have been mistaken as a son.

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• Census: 1850, Warren County, Tennessee

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Birth:
Wiseman Family book states William was born in 1815 on page 414 and he was born in 1813 on page 512. I will have to look at more research to find the exact year.

Died:
The Wiseman Family book actually states William died before 1870 on page 512 and by 2 Sep 1871 on page 414, it does not state that William died "on" that date.

William married McGregor, Elvira in 1840 in Warren County, Tennessee. Elvira (daughter of McGregor, Richmond and Mears, Mary) was born about 1820; died in Jul 1858 in Warren County, Tennessee; was buried in Smyrna Cemetery, Warren County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 27 Sep 1850, Warren County, Tennessee

Notes:

Hennessee Family History states "Reared his family near Harrison Ferry." This goes right along with the stories told by Warren County historians who tour at The Audley Harrison House on the Warren County fairgrounds. They tell that Audley Harrison and James Hennessee lived on adjoining plantations and were big gamblers and this is how Harrison's Ferry became the property of James Hennessee and Hennessee Creek became the property of Audley Harrison.

Last Will & Testament of James Hennessee of the County of Warren and the State of Tennessee

I, James Hennessee, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, I being of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following: That is to say

Item First:

I have heretofore given my oldest son, Thomas Hennessee, one tract of land lying in Warren County on the waters of Collins River worth two hundred dollars, also one negro girl worth three hundred dollars, one horse, bridle and saddle worth fifty dollars, one bed and furniture, one cow and calf worth sixteen dollars and that is all I ever intend to give him.

Item Second:

I have given my son, Patrick S. Hennessee, on tract or parcel of land worth two hundred and fifty dollars, one horse, bridle and saddle worth fifty dollars and one cow and calf and one bed and furniture worth sixteen dollars and also one other negro girl, named Hannah, worth two-hundred and fifty dollars and that is all I ever intend to give him.

Item Third:

I have given my daughter, Alsey Christian, one negro woman named Betty, worth five hundred dollars, one cow and calf and one bed and furniture worth sixteen dollars and two horses worth thirty dollars each
and that is all I ever intend to give her.

Item Fourth:

I have given my son Archibald W. Hennessee one tract or parcel of land on the waters of Collins River in the County of Warren worth two hundred dollars, one mare, bridle and saddle worth fifty dollars, and one cow and calf, bed and furniture worth sixteen dollars, and that is all I ever intend to give him.

Item Fifth:

I have given my son Alfred Hennessee one tract or parcel of land in County of Warren on the waters of Collins River worth two hundred dollars, one negro boy worth four hundred dollars and one bed and furniture and one cow and calf worth sixteen dollars and that is all I ever intend to give him.

Item Sixth:

I have given my son Alexander Hennessee one tract of land lying on the waters of Collins River worth two hundred dollars and two negro girls worth two hundred and fifty dollars each and one bedstead bed and furniture worth ten dollars and that is all I ever intend to give him.

Item Seventh:

I have given my son Henry Hennessee one negro boy and one negro girl worth three hundred dollars each, one bed and furniture and one cow and calf worth sixteen dollars and that is all I ever intend to give him.

Item 8:

I have given my son James W. Hennessee one tract of land in the county of Warren on the waters of Collins River worth two hundred dollars and one negro girl worth two hundred dollars and one horse, bridle and saddle worth eighty-five dollars, one bed and furniture worth eight dollars and that is all I ever intend to give him.

Now as touching my free hold estate which I am lawfully seized and possessed of at this time. First, I give to and bequeath to my beloved wife Jane Hennessee ten acres of land including by dwelling houses and all other out-building running from the bank of Collins River west to the branch, also the seventh part of forty acres of land in the County of Warren and west of my dwelling house and formerly known as school land,
also the seventh part of all my household furniture and here saddle which she now is in possession of and the seventh part of my stock.

Item 2nd:

I give to my son John Hennessee ten acres of land on the upper end of my land next to the river including a small field, also his saddle and also the seventh part of all my stock and household furniture and the seventh part of the above mentioned school-land, and lastly as to all the rest residing and remainder of my real and personal estate goods and cattle of whatsoever kind, the one I give and demise to Polly Ann Hennessee my oldest daughter, Samuel M. Hennessee, Ester Hennessee, Anderson L. Hennessee and Eliza Jane Hennessee in the following manner, that is to say the same shall be equally divided amongst the five last
mentioned children.

I hereby appoint my wife Jane Hennessee and P. S. Hennessee sole executrix and executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made and my said wife Jane Hennessee shall remain in full possession of all that part of the land then divided to my last mentioned six children during her widowhood or until the youngest child becomes of age my said executrix and executor give theirs of their portion as mentioned in my last will and testament.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this seventh day of March in the year of our Lord one-thousand-eight-hundred and forty-eight. The above division shall be made after all my just debts is paid.

Signed: James Hennessee

Note: A Codicil was signed by James Hennessee on February 2, 1851, affirming "Item 2nd" of his will. On April 19, 1851 a commission was appointed to sell the property


James came to McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee about 1805 from North Carolina. All the Hennessee families in Tennessee, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas and California came from James.

Note: Some internet sources list James' place of birth as Virginia. 1850 Census for Warren County, Tennessee indicates his place of birth was North Carolina.

1850 Census indicates James' son Alexander, from a another marriage to Sally Wilcher, was also living nearby with his wife Tabetha and thier five children. See: Alexander Hennessee

1850 Census indicates James and Jane were living in Warren County, Tennessee on September 27, 1850 with their four youngest children: Samuel who was 19, Esther who was 17, Anderson who was 14 and Eliza who was 11. The Census also shows James and his son Samuel were farmers, James owned property valued at $800 and James was blind. It also states a 25 year old laborman, William Harpen was living with them.

Hennessee Family History indicates James was a farmer.

Note: Some internet sources list James' middle name as David. This researcher has been unable to confirm this middle name. Years later the question is, where did I get the middle name Robert?

Hennessee Family History by D. A. Hennessee references: Revised Edition: "Burke: The History of a North Carolina County, 1777-1920", by Edward William Phifer, Jr., cites James as "James David". After checking this book in my personal library the only reference I found of this was on page 228 where it states "Blacksmiths in Morganton Township were James David Hennessee (1832-1900)" This could not be our James Hennessee as he died in 1851.

Buried:
Liberty Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery, Warren County, Tennessee as burial location was indicated by Hennessee Family History by D. A. Hennessee, referenced by Judy Griffin jgriff1940@aol.com. This researcher was unable to confirm this information or cemetery on findagrave or the Warren County website.

James married Wilcher, Sally before 1795 in Burke County, North Corolina. Sally (daughter of Wilcher, Thomas Sr and Walton, Nancy Ann) was born in 1775 in Virginia; died before 08 Jul 1830 in Warren County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Also Known As: Sarah

Notes:

Some internet records show first name being "Sarah" and others "Sally".

Notes:

Although some online sources list Greenberry Hays as William's first child, this researcher has not been able to locate any proof for this information. I did locate a Greenberry Hays listed as the head of household in the 1830 Census in Warren County, Tennessee who was born between 1800 and 1810 and would be the same age as William's first children and there is a 9 year gap between the birth of William's first child to the birth of his second child. He has a wife on the census who would be the same age and a daughter under the age of 5 years old. It is possible this Greenberry Hays is William's son but he could also be a nephew.



The name of "William's first wife is unknown", as stated by the Wiseman book.

The name of "William's first wife is Lembia", as stated by The Hennessee Family book, however it is referenced by "Death Certificates - Warren and Van Buren Counties: 1914-1919", p. 120. She had her first child on 22 Sept 1802 and this death certificate would have made her at least 127 years old so I do not believe William's first wife is Lembia.

Many other family trees show William's first wife to be mary "Polly" Heard born 2 Oct 1780 in Henry County, Virginia, marrying William on 26 Oct 1801 in Green County, Georgia and dying in Warren County, Tennessee. This information makes a great deal of sense for the following reasons:
- There were Hayes family members born in Green County, Georgia.
-Mary "Polly" is a name used in the family for every generation to today.
-Their first child's birth lines up to be 9 months and 3 weeks after the marriage date.

This researcher has not done any further research to try to locate the name of William's first wife.

Buried:
William was buried at his home place near Irving College, Tennessee.

William married Unknown about 1800. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The name of William's first wife is unknown, as stated by the Wiseman book.

The name of William's first wife is Lembia, as stated by The Hennessee Family book, however it is referenced by "Death Certificates - Warren and Van Buren Counties: 1914-1919", p. 120. She had her first child on 22 Sept 1802 and this death certificate would have made her at least 127 years old so I do not believe William's first wife is Lembia.

Many other family trees show William's first wife to be mary "Polly" Heard born 2 Oct 1780 in Henry County, Virginia, marrying William on 26 Oct 1801 in Green County, Georgia and dying in Warren County, Tennessee. This information makes a great deal of sense for the following reasons:
- There were Hayes family members born in Green County, Georgia.
-Mary "Polly" is a name used in the family for every generation to today.
-Their first child's birth lines up to be 9 months and 3 weeks after the marriage date.

This researcher has not done any further research to try to locate the name of William's first wife.

Notes:

Richmond served as Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Warren County.

Richmond married Mears, Mary. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Name:
Last name also seen spelled Miars and Moyers.