CUSTOM

---

Richard Yeilding and Milly Mills Richard J. YEILDING b. 26 Apr 1768, NC, Bible Record married (1st) 5 Nov 1788, in Rutherford Co., NC, Milly MILLS -b. 1768, Rutherford Co., NC, (daughter of William Henry MILLS and Rebecca MILLS d.1811, Rutherford Co., NC, m. wife(2) Nancy RUSSELL b. 1778, SC, d. 3 Oct 1858,Blount/Cullman Co., AL. Richard died 27 Feb 1864, AL (prob Blount Co., ). Richard and his children were entered in his bible with their last name spelled YEILDING. Some of his descendants reversed the E and I for reasons unknown. I have found Richards last name spelled four different ways on documents. Bible entry - Richard Yeilding born April the 26th one thousand seventeen hundred & sixty eight or 1768. From 1795 to 1810, Richard was at Walnut Creek and Green river, Rutherford Co., NC. He served in the Revolutionary War from 1778-1781, in the 3rd VA Dragoons, Col. William Washington's Cavalry. A military plaque was supposed to have been placed in his honor in Blount Co., Alabama. In the dedication speech for the placement of this plaque it states the plaque had not been received by the dedication date. This plaque has yet to be found in a Blount Co. cemetery. It is doubtful it was ever placed. In 1819, on May 20, Richard purchased land in Lawrence Co, Alabama Territory, Sec. 23, Twp. 6, Rng. 9W. Then on July 6, Richard and his son Francis purchased land in Blount Co., Alabama Territory, Sec. 27, Twp. 10, Rng. 1E. In 1820, Richard was appointed with others to supervise the errection of public buildings in the Blount County Seat of Blountsville. In 1832, on Aug. 3, Richard purchased land in Blount Co., Sec. 27, Twp. 11, Rng. 1W. In 1836, on Aug 18, Richard purchased land in Marshall Co., Sec. 29, Twp. 10, Rng. 3W. In the 1840's he and Nancy were members of the Siloam Baptist Church in Royal, 6 miles east of Blountsville. The church is now the Church of God of Prophecy, Royal, Alabama. In the 1850 census, Richard and Nancy were living with his daughter, Mary Y. Mortin and her husband in Marshall Co. In the 1860 census, Richard was listed with his son Francis Yeilding. Sgt. John Richard Yielding, 3rd Virginia Dragoons, Revolutionary War .Through some sad irony of fate, men who have performed valiantly and at times heroically on the field of battle, and endured untold hardships, their deeds not only remain unrecorded but in the end their bodies are returned to dust in an unmarked grave. Later generations who pass that way discover the faint path which they trod and indelible proof of their valor and patriotism, then in humble gratitude raise a monument to their memory. In this spirit we assemble today to render homage to heroes of other days. Man who had the will and courage to face insuperable odds and through sheer tenacity and determination were able to bring the war to a triumphant conclusion and found a government which stands forth supreme today. Sgt. Yielding lived in North Carolina but in 1778 volunteered and served three years in the Virginia Dragoons under Colonel William Washington. After France had recognized the American Colonies and started providing military and financial aid, the British directed their attention to the South, hoping that Loyalists along the coastal towns would rally to their colors. This did, indeed occur but back among the hills and Appalachian mountains there were farmers, hunters, trappers, woodsmen and experienced Indian fighters who rallied to this country's defense. They promptly exterminated the British at Kings Mountain, Cowpens and then beat a withering retreat across North Carolina to the Den River in Virginia, where they were resupplied, then counter marched into North Carolina where they met General Cornwallis head-on at Guildfords Courthouse. Historians generally refer to this battle as a draw, but it did prove to the Americans that they were vastly superior marksmen. In a part of Col. William Washington's Cavalry, Sgt. Yielding was there through the Carolina and Virginia campaign and was present when Cornwallis surrendered to Gen. Washington. His marker has not been received, but his military record has been authenticated beyond the peradventure of a doubt. So, today with bowed heads we dedicate this marker in his memory. Sgt. John Joseph Mead, 3rd Virginia Dragoon, Revolutionary War Sgt. Mead and Sgt. Yielding were brothers-in-law and served in the same Company, probably under Captain James Madison who later became President of the United States. So, it was not by accident that they later acquired property and becalmed outstanding citizens of Blount County, Alabama. At Cowpens it was their battalion under Col. William Washington that rolled up the flank of Col. Banister Tarleton's right flank and closed the avenue of retreat of the British Infantry and forced Tarleton to fly for his own life, leaving behind 960 men either killed, wounded or taken prisoner out of 1100. Whereas the Americans lost nine killed and fifty-six wounded or missing in action out of about 1100 men. It was Tarleton who had butchered the Americans at the Battle of Camden, South Carolina a few months before. Now he was paying bitterly for his lack of compassion and Sgt. Mead and Sgt. Yielding, with their cohorts were exacting reprisal. We, of course, do not contend that the mountaineer patriots won the Revolutionary War, but we certainly hold that their fortitude, valor and marksmanship were deciding factors in turning the tide of victory our way. So with a heart overflowing with gratitude we thank God for such men and pray that we, too, may prove worthy of the trust left to us. In that spirit we dedicate this marker to Sgt. John Joseph Mead Nancy: One set of records show children as Mary, b. 1821 Bl.Co., AL and Nancy, b. 26 May 1822 Bl.Co., AL (No Susanna) One set of records show children as Mary (above) and Susanna, b. ca 1824 Bl. Co., AL. (No Nancy) Children by Milly MILLS: 1. Devinea YEILDING b. 20 Nov 1790. 2.Francis YEILDING b. 21 Dec 1792. 3.Richard J. YEILDING, Jrb. 17 Mar 1795, NC, m. Agnes YEILDING. Justice of Peace, Blount Co., AL - record from 31 Jul 1840. 4.John Thomas YEILDING b. 14 Feb 1797. 5. Rachel YEILDING died young 6. Elizabeth YEILDING b. 24 Jul 1801. Miscarriage - 7th month, 7.Latitia "Litie" YEILDING b. ca 1802. 8.Joseph YEILDING b. 27 Aug 1804. 9. Taylor Mills Loftin YEILDING b. 2 Feb 1809. 10. Dorcus YEILDING b1810/11, m. 22 Oct 1831, in Blount Co., AL, Francis WARD Second wife (Wire 2)Children by Nancy RUSSELL: Mary YEILDING b. Nancy YEILDING b. 26 May 1822. DEEDS & GRANTS OF RICHARD YEILDING FOUND IN RUTHERFORD COUNTY COURTHOUSE, JULY 1999 BY AE AND JUDITH CANANT Rutherford Co NC was established in 1787 (Transcribed from copies we made of originals, by Judith Presnell Canant)(Surnames not Capitalized in originals, but done by JPC for easier reading) (Note: There is a word in these grants, “Enfeoff”, which means: To invest with a fee or other possession [Webster 9th new Collegiate Dictionary]) Book 6, November the 20th, 1797 This Indenture, made this 14th day of March A.D. 1796 between Charles N ROSS of Rutherford County & State of North Carolina of the one part & Richard YIELDING of the county and State of sd of the other part, Witnesseth,thatfor and in consideration of the sum of two hundred pounds lawful money of N.Carolina in hand paid by Richard YIELDING, unto the said Charles ROSS before the sealing and delivering of these presents the receipt, whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath, granted bargained, said alien & feoff, conveyed & confirm unto the sd Richard YIELDING, his heirs, executors, administrators & assigns forever ‘to “certain” tracts or parcels of land containing three hundred acres lying & being in our County of Rutherford bounded as follows: Viz: The first tract one hundred acres on Walnut Creek of Green River on both sides of sd creek above James SCOTT entry including a shoal & his own improvement & up the creek for compliment. Beginning at a black oak, thence North 160 poles to a stake, thence to the beginning. Granted by patent to Alex. COULTER by Richard CASWELL, Govenar [sic], bearing date 1780. No. 123, then conveyed by a deed from Alex COULTER to Charles ROSS, NC. The second tract of land containing two hundred acres, Beginning small black oak on the South side of Walnut Creek about the fork, thence So. 28 East 216 poles crossing the flat branch to a white oak, thence North 62 East 149 poles crossing the same branch to a (past - ?) oak thence with his own line No. 28 West 216 poles to a stake, thence to the beginning. Granted by patent to Alex COULTER by Alex MARTIN, Govenor [sic], bearing date 1792. No. 731. Then conveyed by us deed of conveyance to Charles ROSS, the above mentioned tracts of land containing three hundred acres with the appertainances [sic] to the afsd Richard YIELDING his heirs & c. to have and to hold together with all the improvements, mines, minerals, houses, fences, Gardens, orchards, woods ways, waters & water courses thereon, standing, growing, being, or in anywise appertaining to the sd Richard YIELDING his heirs and assigns forever, to have and to hold, possess and enjoy free & clear from all incumbrance, and the sd Charles ROSS his heirs, Exrs, admrs and assigns doth covenant and agree with the sd Richard YIELDING his heirs & assigns against all claims and demands whatsoever whereby the afsd premises might or may in anywise effected or in anywise incumbered contrary to the true intent and meaning of these presents & in witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed my seal the day and year first above written, signed sealed and dilivered [sic] in presents of us} his John FISHER; Marvill MILLS; Thomas his CARBESHAM } Charles (X) ROSS {seal} (X) (Cockerham??) mark mark ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (The following grant was written in a less decipherable handwriting and I have transcribed it to the best of my ability. I believe that it is transcribed correctly - JPC) Page 33-35, from grant book in Rutherford Court House: Novr, the 29th, 1798 /580/ State of North Carolina No 1535 To all to whome these presents shall come greeting Know ye that we for and In consideration of the Sum of thirty Shillings for every hundred acres hereby granted to and into our Treasury by Richard YIELDING have given and granted and by these presents to give and grant unto the sd Richard YIELDING a tract of land containing Twenty Acres lying and being in our County of Rutherford, On the flat branch of Walnut Creek Joining his own land Begining [sic] at a post Oak and White Oak in his west line then South fifty west Sixty poles to a Poplar, ----------- (next page - #34) then South fifty Seven East one hundred [sic] and ten poles to a stake about twelve poles from his other white oak corner then North (here,“thirty east” is crossed out) Twenty East one hundred and fifteen poles to a Stake then North thirty East eighty poles to a small hickory Post Oak and black Oak bushes then North ten west Twenty poles to a post Oak in his own line thence west forty poles to the corner of his other place then North with his other line, twenty poles to a Stake in Se line then South Sixty two west fifty poles to a pine in his other line then South twenty Eight East one hundred and Sixty poles to his other post Oak Corner then south Sixty two west one hundred and forty nine poles to his other white Oak Corner then North twenty eight west one hundred poles to the Beginning; by warrant dated the 15th day of April 1796; As by the plat (“had” crossed out) here unto annexed doth appear with all ways or wood waters Mine Minerals [sic] profits (this word looks like “heritaments”) and Appartiainance [sic], thereunto belonging or in any wise appartaining to hold to the Sd, Richard YIELDING his heirs and assigns forever; Yielding and paying to us such Sum of money yearly or otherwise as our General Assembly from time to time may direct; Provided always that the Sd, grantee Shall cause this grant to be Enich-(?), I in the registers office of our Sd County of Rutherford within the time limited by law otherwise the Same Shall be Void; In Testimony whereby we have caused this (~) our Letters to be made patent and our great Seal to be hereunto affixed. Samuel ASHE Esquire our Govenour Captain General and Commander is Chief at Raleigh. The 18th day of December in the 22nd year of our Independence and in the year of our Lord 1799. By Command Saml C Ashe xHS Glasgow Sea? (this is very hard to decipher and I am not certain of the actual name) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ INDENTURE BETWEEN WILLIAM MILLS AND RICHARD YIELDING No. 1374 March the 25th 1793 This Indenture made this eleventh day of Juary in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety three Between William MILLS of the county of Rutherford and state of North Carolina of the one part; and Richard YIELDING of the county and state resaid of the other part. Witnesseth; that for and in consideration of the sum of thirty pounds good and lawful money of the State aforesaid to him the said William MILLS in hand paid by the said Richard YIELDING and before the sealing of these presents the receipt and payment whereof I do hereby acknowledge hath granted bargained sold allienated [sic] Enfeofed [sic] conveyed and confirmed and by these presents doth grant bargain sell allien Enfeof [sic] convey and confirm unto the said Richard YIELDING his heirs and assigns forever one certain piece or parcel of land containing by estimation one hundred acres granted by his Excellency Alexander MARTIN Captain General Commander of the State of aforesaid in the year of our Lord 1790 and 16th day of November lying and being in County and State aforesaid on both sides of Rollen (this word is spelled Rotten in some abstracts - I do not see the "Ls" crossed) Creek of Green River Begining[sic] at a red oak on the South side of the creek thence North one hundred poles to a Spanish oak then west one hundred and sixty poles to a stake thence south one hundred poles to a stake thence to the begining [sic]containing one hundred acres with the appurtainances [sic] situate lying and being as aforesaid to have and to hold all and singular every of the aforesaid one hundred acres with the appurtainances [sic] thereunto belonging as in anywise appurtaining [sic] to the only use and behoof(?) of the aforesaid Richard YIELDING his heirs and assigns forever and I the said William MILLS for myself my heirs and assigns doth hereby covenant and agree to and with the aforesaid Richard YIELDING that the said William MILLS his heirs Exrs. and admrs. shall at all times warrant and forever defend the aforesaid granted premesis to the said Richard YIELDING his heirs and assigns forever against all claims or demands whatsoever whereby the above mentioned premises might or may be Effected or Incumbered[sic] contrary to the true Intent and meaning of these presents. In Witness whereof the said William MILLS hath set his hand and seal the day and year first above written, William MILLS {Seal} Testes Isham TRAVIS Thomas JUSTICE (Note: The JUSTICE/JUSTIS family is still very prevelant in the area of Henderson Co [Edneyville and Fruitland], and Polk Co NC, and in other nearby areas) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jany the 20th, 1810. No. 178. State of No Carolina N0. 2684. Knowe ye that we for & in consideration of the sum of fifty shillings for every hundred acres hereby granted paid into our Treasury by Rich’d YIELDING have given & granted & by these presents do give & grant unto the sd. Rich’d YIELDING a tract of land containing 48 acres lying & being in the county of Rutherford on both sides of Walnut Creek of Green River joining his lower tract Begining [sic]at a post oak Firs. BROWN’s corner then South 65 West 81 poles to a post oak then South to his own corner 25 poles then with his own line South 32 poles to a black oak then East 70 poles to a stake in BROWNs line then North with sd line to the begining [sic] entered 9th July 1909 as by the plat hereunto annexed doth appear together with all woods waters mines minerals hereititaments [sic] & appertenances [sic] to the sd land belonging or appertaining [sic] to hold to the sd Rich’d YIELDING his heirs & assigns forever yielding and paying us such sums of money yearly or otherwise as our General assembly from time to time may direct provided always that thes’d Grant shall cause this grant to be registered in the Registers office of afsd County of Rutherford within twelve months from the date hereof otherwise the same shall be void. In testimony whereof we have caused these our letters to be made patent & out Great seal to be thereunto affixed. Witness David STONE Esq our Gov. Capn Genrl & commander in Chief at Raleigh the 16th day of Sept in the 34th year of our Independence & in the year of our Lord - 1809- By command Will WHITE Sec. David STONE ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jany. the 22nd 1810 No. 179. State of North Carolina No.2683. Know ye that we for & in consideration of the sum of fifty shillings for every hundred acres hereby granted paid into our Treasury by Rich’d YIELDING have given & granted & by these presents do Give & Grant unto the sd. Rich’d YIELDING a tract of land containing 128 1/2 acres lying & being in the county of Rutherford being surplus of his old tract on walnut creek of Green River. Begining [sic] at a black oak & post not far from where the old corner stood then uth 28 East 138 poles to a small red oak & two gums Not far from the meeting house on a hill -- North 62 East 149 poles to a stake at the other old line then with the old line North 28 Wt. 138 poles to a stake then South 62 Wt. to the begining [sic]. entered 9th July1808. As by the plat hereunto annexed doth appear together with all woods waters mines minerals heriditaments & appertenances to the sd. land belonging or appertaining to hold to the sd. Rich’d YIELDING his heirs & assigns forever yielding & paying to us such sums of money yearly or otherwise as out General Assembly from time to time may direct provided always that the sd. Grantee shall cause this Grant to lie registered in the Registers office of our sd. county of Rutherford within twelve months from the Date hereof otherwise the same shall be void. In testimony whereof we have caused these our letters to be made patent & our Great Seal to be hereunto affixed. Witness David STONE Esq. our Gov. Capt. Gen. & Commander in chief at Raleigh the 16th day of Sept. in the 34th year of our Independence & in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred & nine by command. Will WHITE. Sec. David STONE. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1850 CENSUS RECORDS OF YEILDING/YIELDING/YEALDING FAMILY MEMBERS (From photocopies of the actual Census pages.) Transcribed by: Judith Presnell Canant 1850 FEDERAL CENSUS of MARSHALL COUNTY, AL, District No 22, page 196, 251/259, 11 Dec. 1850 (living next door to a GATES family of AL) Household of Joel MASTIN (spelled Mir(or s)tin - not found in the index of these photocopies. I found this household by the index of Richard YEALDING) Joel MIRTIN/MISTIN(MASTIN) 33 M Farmer b SC Mary “ 28 F b AL (unable to read or write) Benjamin “ 12 M b AL Sarah J “ 10 F b AL Lucinda “ 08 F b AL Wm J “ 06 M b AL Edward H. “ 03 M b AL Richard YEALDING 84 M b NC Nancy “ 74 F b SC (unable to read or write) Susanna “ 26 F b AL (unable to read or write) Jonathan (name unreadable 14 M b AL (unable to read or write) perhaps H ired?) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (the following could or may not be the wife of one of the early YIELDING men) 1850 FEDERAL CENSUS, Autauga County, AL - Chestnut Beat, 825/842 Household of Harris Fedtrace(?) (very hard to read his name) Harris Fendtrace 34 M Farmer b SC Lucretia YELDON 77 F b SC (unable to read or write) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BLOUNT COUNTY, ALABAMA, 1850 FEDERAL CENSUS, 17th Subdivision, 21 Nov 1950 Page 130, 132/133 John YIELDING 57 M Farmer 1000 b NC Nancy “ 48 F b LA (unable to read or write) Joseph “ 17 M Farmer b AL Samuel “ 14 M b AL Nancy “ 08 F b AL Thos BILLINGSLY 40 M b VA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The family of Lewis COPELAND is living 4 doors away from the household of John YIELDING in Blount Co, AL, 1850 Descendants of Lewis Copeland 1 Lewis COPELAND b: Abt. 1808 in (Census report is unclear - TN?) d: Aft. 1850 in Was in Blount Co, AL in 1850 Census .+Jennet "Jane" Roberson NESMITH b: Abt. 1810 in TN? d: Aft. 1850 in Was in Blount Co, AL in 1850 Census .2 Craven Sherrill COPELAND b: July 09, 1826 d: April 08, 1863 in Serving in War Between the States .....+Manerva M YEILDING b: Abt. 1827 in Blount Co, AL m: Abt. 1845 d: May 25, 1873 in (She was living in Blount Co at time of her father's death 1868) Father: Francis Yeilding Mother: Elizabeth "Betsy" Earles .2 Lurinda Hadassa NeSmith COPELAND b: October 20, 1828 in Blount Co, AL d: July 25, 1904 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co, AL .....+William Berry YEILDING b: June 08, 1824 in Blount Co, AL on Thursday morning about sunrise m: December 23, 1845 in Blount Co, AL d: March 07, 1864 in during Service in War -b New Lebanon Cem, Blue Sprs, Blount Co, AL Father: Francis Yeilding Mother: Elizabeth "Betsy" Earles .2 Eliza Jane COPELAND b: 1833 in AL .2 Martha COPELAND b: Abt. 1835 in AL .2 Orleana COPELAND b: Abt. 1839 in AL .2 William COPELAND b: Abt. 1843 in AL .2 John T COPELAND b: Abt. 1844 in AL .2 Sarah COPELAND b: Abt. 1845 in AL .2 James COPELAND b: Abt. 1849 in AL ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I wish to thank Judy Canant for all her efforts to provide this above material for our viewing. MYMc
Mills Information Richard J. YEILDING b. 26 Apr 1768, NC, Bible Record married (1st) 5 Nov 1788, in Rutherford Co., NC, Milly MILLS -b. 1768, Rutherford Co., NC, (daughter of William Henry MILLS and Rebecca MILLS d.1811, Rutherford Co., NC, m. wife(2) Nancy RUSSELL b. 1778, SC, d. 3 Oct 1858,Blount/Cullman Co., AL. Richard died 27 Feb 1864, AL (prob Blount Co., ). Richard and his children were entered in his bible with their last name spelled YEILDING. Some of his descendants reversed the E and I for reasons unknown. I have found Richards last name spelled four different ways on documents. Bible entry - Richard Yeilding born April the 26th one thousand seventeen hundred & sixty eight or 1768. From 1795 to 1810, Richard was at Walnut Creek and Green river, Rutherford Co., NC. He served in the Revolutionary War from 1778-1781, in the 3rd VA Dragoons, Col. William Washington's Cavalry. A military plaque was supposed to have been placed in his honor in Blount Co., Alabama. In the dedication speech for the placement of this plaque it states the plaque had not been received by the dedication date. This plaque has yet to be found in a Blount Co. cemetery. It is doubtful it was ever placed. In 1819, on May 20, Richard purchased land in Lawrence Co, Alabama Territory, Sec. 23, Twp. 6, Rng. 9W. Then on July 6, Richard and his son Francis purchased land in Blount Co., Alabama Territory, Sec. 27, Twp. 10, Rng. 1E. In 1820, Richard was appointed with others to supervise the errection of public buildings in the Blount County Seat of Blountsville. In 1832, on Aug. 3, Richard purchased land in Blount Co., Sec. 27, Twp. 11, Rng. 1W. In 1836, on Aug 18, Richard purchased land in Marshall Co., Sec. 29, Twp. 10, Rng. 3W. In the 1840's he and Nancy were members of the Siloam Baptist Church in Royal, 6 miles east of Blountsville. The church is now the Church of God of Prophecy, Royal, Alabama. In the 1850 census, Richard and Nancy were living with his daughter, Mary Y. Mortin and her husband in Marshall Co. In the 1860 census, Richard was listed with his son Francis Yeilding. Sgt. John Richard Yielding, 3rd Virginia Dragoons, Revolutionary War .Through some sad irony of fate, men who have performed valiantly and at times heroically on the field of battle, and endured untold hardships, their deeds not only remain unrecorded but in the end their bodies are returned to dust in an unmarked grave. Later generations who pass that way discover the faint path which they trod and indelible proof of their valor and patriotism, then in humble gratitude raise a monument to their memory. In this spirit we assemble today to render homage to heroes of other days. Man who had the will and courage to face insuperable odds and through sheer tenacity and determination were able to bring the war to a triumphant conclusion and found a government which stands forth supreme today. Sgt. Yielding lived in North Carolina but in 1778 volunteered and served three years in the Virginia Dragoons under Colonel William Washington. After France had recognized the American Colonies and started providing military and financial aid, the British directed their attention to the South, hoping that Loyalists along the coastal towns would rally to their colors. This did, indeed occur but back among the hills and Appalachian mountains there were farmers, hunters, trappers, woodsmen and experienced Indian fighters who rallied to this country's defense. They promptly exterminated the British at Kings Mountain, Cowpens and then beat a withering retreat across North Carolina to the Den River in Virginia, where they were resupplied, then counter marched into North Carolina where they met General Cornwallis head-on at Guildfords Courthouse. Historians generally refer to this battle as a draw, but it did prove to the Americans that they were vastly superior marksmen. In a part of Col. William Washington's Cavalry, Sgt. Yielding was there through the Carolina and Virginia campaign and was present when Cornwallis surrendered to Gen. Washington. His marker has not been received, but his military record has been authenticated beyond the peradventure of a doubt. So, today with bowed heads we dedicate this marker in his memory. Sgt. John Joseph Mead, 3rd Virginia Dragoon, Revolutionary War Sgt. Mead and Sgt. Yielding were brothers-in-law and served in the same Company, probably under Captain James Madison who later became President of the United States. So, it was not by accident that they later acquired property and becalmed outstanding citizens of Blount County, Alabama. At Cowpens it was their battalion under Col. William Washington that rolled up the flank of Col. Banister Tarleton's right flank and closed the avenue of retreat of the British Infantry and forced Tarleton to fly for his own life, leaving behind 960 men either killed, wounded or taken prisoner out of 1100. Whereas the Americans lost nine killed and fifty-six wounded or missing in action out of about 1100 men. It was Tarleton who had butchered the Americans at the Battle of Camden, South Carolina a few months before. Now he was paying bitterly for his lack of compassion and Sgt. Mead and Sgt. Yielding, with their cohorts were exacting reprisal. We, of course, do not contend that the mountaineer patriots won the Revolutionary War, but we certainly hold that their fortitude, valor and marksmanship were deciding factors in turning the tide of victory our way. So with a heart overflowing with gratitude we thank God for such men and pray that we, too, may prove worthy of the trust left to us. In that spirit we dedicate this marker to Sgt. John Joseph Mead Nancy: One set of records show children as Mary, b. 1821 Bl.Co., AL and Nancy, b. 26 May 1822 Bl.Co., AL (No Susanna) One set of records show children as Mary (above) and Susanna, b. ca 1824 Bl. Co., AL. (No Nancy) Children by Milly MILLS: 1. Devinea YEILDING b. 20 Nov 1790. 2.Francis YEILDING b. 21 Dec 1792. 3.Richard J. YEILDING, Jrb. 17 Mar 1795, NC, m. Agnes YEILDING. Justice of Peace, Blount Co., AL - record from 31 Jul 1840. 4.John Thomas YEILDING b. 14 Feb 1797. 5. Rachel YEILDING died young 6. Elizabeth YEILDING b. 24 Jul 1801. Miscarriage - 7th month, 7.Latitia "Litie" YEILDING b. ca 1802. 8.Joseph YEILDING b. 27 Aug 1804. 9. Taylor Mills Loftin YEILDING b. 2 Feb 1809. 10. Dorcus YEILDING b1810/11, m. 22 Oct 1831, in Blount Co., AL, Francis WARD Second wife (Wire 2)Children by Nancy RUSSELL: Mary YEILDING b. Nancy YEILDING b. 26 May 1822. DEEDS & GRANTS OF RICHARD YEILDING FOUND IN RUTHERFORD COUNTY COURTHOUSE, JULY 1999 BY AE AND JUDITH CANANT Rutherford Co NC was established in 1787 (Transcribed from copies we made of originals, by Judith Presnell Canant)(Surnames not Capitalized in originals, but done by JPC for easier reading) (Note: There is a word in these grants, “Enfeoff”, which means: To invest with a fee or other possession [Webster 9th new Collegiate Dictionary]) Book 6, November the 20th, 1797 This Indenture, made this 14th day of March A.D. 1796 between Charles N ROSS of Rutherford County & State of North Carolina of the one part & Richard YIELDING of the county and State of sd of the other part, Witnesseth,thatfor and in consideration of the sum of two hundred pounds lawful money of N.Carolina in hand paid by Richard YIELDING, unto the said Charles ROSS before the sealing and delivering of these presents the receipt, whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath, granted bargained, said alien & feoff, conveyed & confirm unto the sd Richard YIELDING, his heirs, executors, administrators & assigns forever ‘to “certain” tracts or parcels of land containing three hundred acres lying & being in our County of Rutherford bounded as follows: Viz: The first tract one hundred acres on Walnut Creek of Green River on both sides of sd creek above James SCOTT entry including a shoal & his own improvement & up the creek for compliment. Beginning at a black oak, thence North 160 poles to a stake, thence to the beginning. Granted by patent to Alex. COULTER by Richard CASWELL, Govenar [sic], bearing date 1780. No. 123, then conveyed by a deed from Alex COULTER to Charles ROSS, NC. The second tract of land containing two hundred acres, Beginning small black oak on the South side of Walnut Creek about the fork, thence So. 28 East 216 poles crossing the flat branch to a white oak, thence North 62 East 149 poles crossing the same branch to a (past - ?) oak thence with his own line No. 28 West 216 poles to a stake, thence to the beginning. Granted by patent to Alex COULTER by Alex MARTIN, Govenor [sic], bearing date 1792. No. 731. Then conveyed by us deed of conveyance to Charles ROSS, the above mentioned tracts of land containing three hundred acres with the appertainances [sic] to the afsd Richard YIELDING his heirs & c. to have and to hold together with all the improvements, mines, minerals, houses, fences, Gardens, orchards, woods ways, waters & water courses thereon, standing, growing, being, or in anywise appertaining to the sd Richard YIELDING his heirs and assigns forever, to have and to hold, possess and enjoy free & clear from all incumbrance, and the sd Charles ROSS his heirs, Exrs, admrs and assigns doth covenant and agree with the sd Richard YIELDING his heirs & assigns against all claims and demands whatsoever whereby the afsd premises might or may in anywise effected or in anywise incumbered contrary to the true intent and meaning of these presents & in witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed my seal the day and year first above written, signed sealed and dilivered [sic] in presents of us} his John FISHER; Marvill MILLS; Thomas his CARBESHAM } Charles (X) ROSS {seal} (X) (Cockerham??) mark mark ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (The following grant was written in a less decipherable handwriting and I have transcribed it to the best of my ability. I believe that it is transcribed correctly - JPC) Page 33-35, from grant book in Rutherford Court House: Novr, the 29th, 1798 /580/ State of North Carolina No 1535 To all to whome these presents shall come greeting Know ye that we for and In consideration of the Sum of thirty Shillings for every hundred acres hereby granted to and into our Treasury by Richard YIELDING have given and granted and by these presents to give and grant unto the sd Richard YIELDING a tract of land containing Twenty Acres lying and being in our County of Rutherford, On the flat branch of Walnut Creek Joining his own land Begining [sic] at a post Oak and White Oak in his west line then South fifty west Sixty poles to a Poplar, ----------- (next page - #34) then South fifty Seven East one hundred [sic] and ten poles to a stake about twelve poles from his other white oak corner then North (here,“thirty east” is crossed out) Twenty East one hundred and fifteen poles to a Stake then North thirty East eighty poles to a small hickory Post Oak and black Oak bushes then North ten west Twenty poles to a post Oak in his own line thence west forty poles to the corner of his other place then North with his other line, twenty poles to a Stake in Se line then South Sixty two west fifty poles to a pine in his other line then South twenty Eight East one hundred and Sixty poles to his other post Oak Corner then south Sixty two west one hundred and forty nine poles to his other white Oak Corner then North twenty eight west one hundred poles to the Beginning; by warrant dated the 15th day of April 1796; As by the plat (“had” crossed out) here unto annexed doth appear with all ways or wood waters Mine Minerals [sic] profits (this word looks like “heritaments”) and Appartiainance [sic], thereunto belonging or in any wise appartaining to hold to the Sd, Richard YIELDING his heirs and assigns forever; Yielding and paying to us such Sum of money yearly or otherwise as our General Assembly from time to time may direct; Provided always that the Sd, grantee Shall cause this grant to be Enich-(?), I in the registers office of our Sd County of Rutherford within the time limited by law otherwise the Same Shall be Void; In Testimony whereby we have caused this (~) our Letters to be made patent and our great Seal to be hereunto affixed. Samuel ASHE Esquire our Govenour Captain General and Commander is Chief at Raleigh. The 18th day of December in the 22nd year of our Independence and in the year of our Lord 1799. By Command Saml C Ashe xHS Glasgow Sea? (this is very hard to decipher and I am not certain of the actual name) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ INDENTURE BETWEEN WILLIAM MILLS AND RICHARD YIELDING No. 1374 March the 25th 1793 This Indenture made this eleventh day of Juary in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety three Between William MILLS of the county of Rutherford and state of North Carolina of the one part; and Richard YIELDING of the county and state resaid of the other part. Witnesseth; that for and in consideration of the sum of thirty pounds good and lawful money of the State aforesaid to him the said William MILLS in hand paid by the said Richard YIELDING and before the sealing of these presents the receipt and payment whereof I do hereby acknowledge hath granted bargained sold allienated [sic] Enfeofed [sic] conveyed and confirmed and by these presents doth grant bargain sell allien Enfeof [sic] convey and confirm unto the said Richard YIELDING his heirs and assigns forever one certain piece or parcel of land containing by estimation one hundred acres granted by his Excellency Alexander MARTIN Captain General Commander of the State of aforesaid in the year of our Lord 1790 and 16th day of November lying and being in County and State aforesaid on both sides of Rollen (this word is spelled Rotten in some abstracts - I do not see the "Ls" crossed) Creek of Green River Begining[sic] at a red oak on the South side of the creek thence North one hundred poles to a Spanish oak then west one hundred and sixty poles to a stake thence south one hundred poles to a stake thence to the begining [sic]containing one hundred acres with the appurtainances [sic] situate lying and being as aforesaid to have and to hold all and singular every of the aforesaid one hundred acres with the appurtainances [sic] thereunto belonging as in anywise appurtaining [sic] to the only use and behoof(?) of the aforesaid Richard YIELDING his heirs and assigns forever and I the said William MILLS for myself my heirs and assigns doth hereby covenant and agree to and with the aforesaid Richard YIELDING that the said William MILLS his heirs Exrs. and admrs. shall at all times warrant and forever defend the aforesaid granted premesis to the said Richard YIELDING his heirs and assigns forever against all claims or demands whatsoever whereby the above mentioned premises might or may be Effected or Incumbered[sic] contrary to the true Intent and meaning of these presents. In Witness whereof the said William MILLS hath set his hand and seal the day and year first above written, William MILLS {Seal} Testes Isham TRAVIS Thomas JUSTICE (Note: The JUSTICE/JUSTIS family is still very prevelant in the area of Henderson Co [Edneyville and Fruitland], and Polk Co NC, and in other nearby areas) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jany the 20th, 1810. No. 178. State of No Carolina N0. 2684. Knowe ye that we for & in consideration of the sum of fifty shillings for every hundred acres hereby granted paid into our Treasury by Rich’d YIELDING have given & granted & by these presents do give & grant unto the sd. Rich’d YIELDING a tract of land containing 48 acres lying & being in the county of Rutherford on both sides of Walnut Creek of Green River joining his lower tract Begining [sic]at a post oak Firs. BROWN’s corner then South 65 West 81 poles to a post oak then South to his own corner 25 poles then with his own line South 32 poles to a black oak then East 70 poles to a stake in BROWNs line then North with sd line to the begining [sic] entered 9th July 1909 as by the plat hereunto annexed doth appear together with all woods waters mines minerals hereititaments [sic] & appertenances [sic] to the sd land belonging or appertaining [sic] to hold to the sd Rich’d YIELDING his heirs & assigns forever yielding and paying us such sums of money yearly or otherwise as our General assembly from time to time may direct provided always that thes’d Grant shall cause this grant to be registered in the Registers office of afsd County of Rutherford within twelve months from the date hereof otherwise the same shall be void. In testimony whereof we have caused these our letters to be made patent & out Great seal to be thereunto affixed. Witness David STONE Esq our Gov. Capn Genrl & commander in Chief at Raleigh the 16th day of Sept in the 34th year of our Independence & in the year of our Lord - 1809- By command Will WHITE Sec. David STONE ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jany. the 22nd 1810 No. 179. State of North Carolina No.2683. Know ye that we for & in consideration of the sum of fifty shillings for every hundred acres hereby granted paid into our Treasury by Rich’d YIELDING have given & granted & by these presents do Give & Grant unto the sd. Rich’d YIELDING a tract of land containing 128 1/2 acres lying & being in the county of Rutherford being surplus of his old tract on walnut creek of Green River. Begining [sic] at a black oak & post not far from where the old corner stood then uth 28 East 138 poles to a small red oak & two gums Not far from the meeting house on a hill -- North 62 East 149 poles to a stake at the other old line then with the old line North 28 Wt. 138 poles to a stake then South 62 Wt. to the begining [sic]. entered 9th July1808. As by the plat hereunto annexed doth appear together with all woods waters mines minerals heriditaments & appertenances to the sd. land belonging or appertaining to hold to the sd. Rich’d YIELDING his heirs & assigns forever yielding & paying to us such sums of money yearly or otherwise as out General Assembly from time to time may direct provided always that the sd. Grantee shall cause this Grant to lie registered in the Registers office of our sd. county of Rutherford within twelve months from the Date hereof otherwise the same shall be void. In testimony whereof we have caused these our letters to be made patent & our Great Seal to be hereunto affixed. Witness David STONE Esq. our Gov. Capt. Gen. & Commander in chief at Raleigh the 16th day of Sept. in the 34th year of our Independence & in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred & nine by command. Will WHITE. Sec. David STONE. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1850 CENSUS RECORDS OF YEILDING/YIELDING/YEALDING FAMILY MEMBERS (From photocopies of the actual Census pages.) Transcribed by: Judith Presnell Canant 1850 FEDERAL CENSUS of MARSHALL COUNTY, AL, District No 22, page 196, 251/259, 11 Dec. 1850 (living next door to a GATES family of AL) Household of Joel MASTIN (spelled Mir(or s)tin - not found in the index of these photocopies. I found this household by the index of Richard YEALDING) Joel MIRTIN/MISTIN(MASTIN) 33 M Farmer b SC Mary “ 28 F b AL (unable to read or write) Benjamin “ 12 M b AL Sarah J “ 10 F b AL Lucinda “ 08 F b AL Wm J “ 06 M b AL Edward H. “ 03 M b AL Richard YEALDING 84 M b NC Nancy “ 74 F b SC (unable to read or write) Susanna “ 26 F b AL (unable to read or write) Jonathan (name unreadable 14 M b AL (unable to read or write) perhaps H ired?) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (the following could or may not be the wife of one of the early YIELDING men) 1850 FEDERAL CENSUS, Autauga County, AL - Chestnut Beat, 825/842 Household of Harris Fedtrace(?) (very hard to read his name) Harris Fendtrace 34 M Farmer b SC Lucretia YELDON 77 F b SC (unable to read or write) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BLOUNT COUNTY, ALABAMA, 1850 FEDERAL CENSUS, 17th Subdivision, 21 Nov 1950 Page 130, 132/133 John YIELDING 57 M Farmer 1000 b NC Nancy “ 48 F b LA (unable to read or write) Joseph “ 17 M Farmer b AL Samuel “ 14 M b AL Nancy “ 08 F b AL Thos BILLINGSLY 40 M b VA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The family of Lewis COPELAND is living 4 doors away from the household of John YIELDING in Blount Co, AL, 1850 Descendants of Lewis Copeland 1 Lewis COPELAND b: Abt. 1808 in (Census report is unclear - TN?) d: Aft. 1850 in Was in Blount Co, AL in 1850 Census .+Jennet "Jane" Roberson NESMITH b: Abt. 1810 in TN? d: Aft. 1850 in Was in Blount Co, AL in 1850 Census .2 Craven Sherrill COPELAND b: July 09, 1826 d: April 08, 1863 in Serving in War Between the States .....+Manerva M YEILDING b: Abt. 1827 in Blount Co, AL m: Abt. 1845 d: May 25, 1873 in (She was living in Blount Co at time of her father's death 1868) Father: Francis Yeilding Mother: Elizabeth "Betsy" Earles .2 Lurinda Hadassa NeSmith COPELAND b: October 20, 1828 in Blount Co, AL d: July 25, 1904 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co, AL .....+William Berry YEILDING b: June 08, 1824 in Blount Co, AL on Thursday morning about sunrise m: December 23, 1845 in Blount Co, AL d: March 07, 1864 in during Service in War -b New Lebanon Cem, Blue Sprs, Blount Co, AL Father: Francis Yeilding Mother: Elizabeth "Betsy" Earles .2 Eliza Jane COPELAND b: 1833 in AL .2 Martha COPELAND b: Abt. 1835 in AL .2 Orleana COPELAND b: Abt. 1839 in AL .2 William COPELAND b: Abt. 1843 in AL .2 John T COPELAND b: Abt. 1844 in AL .2 Sarah COPELAND b: Abt. 1845 in AL .2 James COPELAND b: Abt. 1849 in AL ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I wish to thank Judy Canant for all her efforts to provide this above material for our viewing. MYMc
James Richard and Marry Alabama Forman Yeilding James Richard and Mary Alabama Yielding were my great G grandparents.
Comments and Suggestions Please send an email for any comments and suggestions to email@address.com
Questions. I dont know how this works? Please send an email for any questions to email2@address.com
My Yielding family information Geeeez this just seams to be getting harder and harder
Heading 7 Insert Text for Header 7 Here.