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The case for John and Mildred White
Bullington
John and Mildred White Bullington, left Union Co SC,
sometime between 1820 and 1825, and appeared in Lauderdale AL. Written,
in his fathers Will (Robert Bullington Jr 1766), who died in 1852, it
mentioned that "...John moved to Alabama, about 20 years ago... and
further that the only known children were Robert and Stephen, and that
there were others..." Stephen was the oldest followed by
Robert.
Mildred White Bullington's, first cousin Isaac P.
Murphy, wrote in a letter in 1888, while describing his Grandfathers
family, (Robert White Sr 1743-1843), stated, "that John and Mildred
Bullington had moved to LA", we now know that was AL. (The
letter is in the Union County Heritage Book, and on this web site, on
the Susan Murphy's web page).
There was an Estate settlement recorded for a John
Bullington in 1832, of Lauderdale Co. AL. I am in the process of
trying to obtain this estate record, but for now, what little I have
will post below: This excerpt came to me from Betty Dill, who
received it from a Bullington researcher, of years past.
"...There was a John Bullington that died in Lauderdale Co., AL, in 1828. The
final settlement dated 4 Jan 1832, give the following heirs with children's
names and ages. Wife Milly Bullington (believed to be Mildred Howard);
Stephen, 16; Robert, 14; Mary, 11; Newton, 9; Benjamin, 8; William,
6..."
Controversy # 1 (Union Co)
There is controversy among Bullington researchers that
Mildred could be a 'Howard' instead of a 'White'. There was a
marriage of a John William Bullington b.28 Dec 1773 d.4 Nov 1852 Parke
Co IN, m. Mildred (Milly) Howard abt 1793. He was the brother of Robert
Bullington Jr, b.1766 d.1852, who's son John married Mildred
White. Our only evidence is the letter written by Isaac P Murphy,
Milly's first cousin. They were raised together as children, lived near
each other, and both went to the Padgett's Creek Baptist, for some years
together.
Controversy # 2 (Union Co)
It has just been excepted that our John
Bullington's (1794) father was Robert Bullington Jr. (1766) and his father
was Robert Bullington Sr. (1750), but there has always been an age
discrepancy with this relationship, which may someday be proven to be
true. Recently, we have discovered another John Bullington of Unoin
Co., who, in a Administration Bond, is recorded a Robert and William
Bullington,
This John Bullington (1757-1818), was the
brother of Robert Bullington Sr. (1750):
John b. 4 Sep 1757 Henrico Co VA. d.1818
Union Co SC.
married first: Martha (4 children listed, not Robt or Wm)
married 2nd: Mary Witt (children unknown)
married 3rd: Abiscia Bicey Reader 20 March 1797.
(her children may have been a Robert and William
Bullington)
Both Robert and William were involved in
the Administration Bond that Bicey filed. This lends to the theory that
our John 1794, father was indeed Robert 1766, who moved to Spartanburg,
but his father, instead of being Robert Sr. 1750 of Henrico, was John
Bullington 1757-1818 of Union Co SC, brother to Robert Sr. 1750. But
again we are faced with an age discrepancy. Please understand the
birth dates of both Robert Jr and Sr are not proven, and I've seen a wide
variety of dates... for both.
John Bullington
Deceased 1757-1818
Administration Bond
Bicey Bullington and others
William Rice, Ordinary
State of South Carolina } Know all men by these presents that we, Bicey
Bullington,
Union District } Wm Bullington & Aaron
Harlan, are held & firmly bound unto William Rice Esqr, ordinary in & for the District of Union in the state aforesaid;
In the full and Just sum of Three Hundred Dollars good and lawful money of the said State, to be paid to the said William
Rice or his successors in office Or their certain attorney, or assigns. The which payment,
will and duly to be made, we bind ourselves and Each and Every of us our several heirs, Executors, Administrators & assigns, for the which and in the whole sum, Jointly,
separately & firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and Dated this 2nd day of June in the year of our Lord 1818
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The Condition of the above obligation is such that If the above bound Bicey Bullington, Administrator of the goods, chattels and credits of
John Bullington decd Do make a true & perfect Inventory of all and singular the Good, Chattels & credits of the said decd which have or shall come to the Knowledge, hand or possession of the said Bicey or into the hand or possession of any Other person for her, and the same so made, do Exhibit into the said Court of ordinary when she shall be thereunto Required, and such Goods, Chattels and credits, so will and truly administer according to Law, and do make a Just & true account of her actings thereon when she shall be Required by the said Court, and all the Rest of the said Goods, Chattels & credits, which shall be found Remaining upon the account of the said Administration the same being first allowed by the said Court, shall deliver & pay unto such persons Respectively as and Entitled to the same by Law, and if it shall hereafter appear that any last will & testament was made by the said decd and the same be proved in Court, and the Executors obtain a certificate of the probate thereof, and the said Bicey do in such case If Requested, render & deliver up the said letters of administration then the above obligation to be void, or Else to Remain in full force & virtue in Law
Signed Sealed & delivered in } Bicey Bullington {Seal}
presence of } William Bullington {Seal}
Wm Rice Aaron (x) Harlan {Seal}
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William Rice, Ordinary, on Second day of June 1818, named Appraisers:
Thomas Woodson, Thompson Browning, David Murrell & John Spain or any three or four of you to make a true appraisement of the goods, chattels, credits of
John Bullington deceased, on or before the First day of August next. [1818]
Buyers: Bicey Bullington, William Bullington,
Robert Bullington, Clemmons Mcgarity, Elijah Welbourne, Henry Smith, Rebecca [blank], all one item only. Bicey purchased almost all the estate. The total of the sale was $136.31; after expenses, $109.58, which was not enough to pay demands of $212.87 against the estate. Creditors were John Rochell, Thomas Woodson, Barram Bobo, William B. Murphey, Reubin S. Rice, J. Walker, W. Williams.
Bicey's Bond provided
by:
Betty Jean Dill
Robert Bullington Sr.
1750-1822
It is only fair that we
present some information on Robert Sr., as he could be the father of
Robert Jr. who's son John married our Mildred White. I do not have a
Will or Estate record of Robt. Sr. But many random notes on him and his
wife. Elizabeth Crenshaw. Note that a descendant uses the birth date
of ca 1740 for Robert Sr., on a SAR document, if true this would resolve
the age discrepancy spoken about above.
Our records show:
Robert b.1750 Richmond
Henrico Co. VA d.Mar 1822 Sandy River Pittsylvania Co. VA
married: Elizabeth Granger Crenshaw abt. 1770, b.abt. 1750 Nottoway Parish
Amelia Co. VA
d.11 Apr 1811 Sandy River Pittsylvania Co VA
Misc. Notes on Robert
Bullington 1750-1822
On the SAR forms of Eldon Bullington, it shows Robt b.1740 VA d.1821 Pittsylvania Co VA
Ref to ancestor Rev War Svc:
Corp Robert Bullington served in Capt John Pleasants company and Wm Mosby's company of Virginia's Fifth Continental Line 1776-1778 was appointed 2nd Lieut of Charlie Oaks Company 17 Aug 1779.
NSSAR # 134163
From the NSSAR application references to ancestor's Revolutionary War
services, " Corp. Robert Bullington served in Capt. John Pleasants company and William Moseby's company of Virginia's Fifth Continental Line 1776-1778, was appointed 2nd Lieut. of Charlie Oaks Company 17 August 1779."
The DAR Patriot index Part III, page 2326 shows: "Pleasants, John b. 1706-1712 Virginia d. 9-5-1783 Virginia, m. Susannah Woodson."
He is also listed in the NSSAR Patriot Index and shows his wife as Susannah Woodson, Children are listed as Ursula Pleasants and Susannah Pleasants.
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ROBERT BULLINGTON SR
Occupation: Farmer
Source: igi: film 537535, Pg 2, Ordinance 96129 & Mrs Shirley Howard: The Compendium of American Genealogy Ed F. A Virkus CONT Mrs. L Perry Bird of Utah; Source Batch 8232706, Sheet 29, Source Call 0884920
Marriage: Elizabeth Crenshaw-Grainger c. 1770 VA marriages, Pittsylvania, VA 1706 to 1850.
Nancy HARVEY 2 Dec 1815 Pittsylvania CO., VA; Sealled to S. 13 Jul 1983 Sgeor
BIRTH DATE CA. 1746-50 DEATH SOURCE: Patriot Index, Washington, 1966, Vol I
2nd LT VA, Rev War Source: DAR Patriot Index... Robt & Eliz went to Pitt. Co VA between 1778 and Aug 1779 with 5 children (1,3,4,6,7) all children eventually left Virginia.
1st LT Pitts CO, Militia. Rev War. Source: Helen Y Bishop...17 Aug 1779 was appointed 2 Lt. in Capt. Charles Oakes Company of Pittsylvania Co, Militia. He was made a 1st Lt. in the Militia 18 Apr 1781. His land in Pittsylvania County was on Sandy River and Sugartree Creek.
Religion: Members of St John's Church in Richmond where Patrick Henry made his famous speech "Give me Liberty or give me
Death".
Estate record Book 7 p.277, 9 Oct 1823 divided among widow Nancy, Robert Wm, Boaz, Lewis Dixon, William and John.
Will of Robert Bullington presented by Josiah Bullington, the executor, June Court 1769, George Cox, Gent. Sec.
Indenture made this twenty second day of September one thousand seven hundred and sisty three. Witnessed that John Sadlor hath of his own free will pleased and abound himself apprestiss unto Robert Bullington of Amelia County, Carpentor to be taught the business and employmen of a Carpentor and journer which the said Robert now useth and with him a man apprentis to dwell continue and forse from the day of the day hereofthe term of five years and fully to be completed and ended during all which void term the said apprentis his void master will and faithfully shall use. etc
Sealed and Delivered John Sadlor
in the presence of Robert Bullington 1763
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WIFE - ELIZABETH GRANGER CRENSHAW
Occupation: Housewife
Source: Mrs Shirley Howard, IGI.
Appears on 1810 SC Census
Source: Edward Pleasant Valentine Papers Vol 1, page 333 extracts from records in the local general Archives of Virginia. Document recorded: Probated 27 Apr 1787, Amelia County VA, search # 186 Enc # 62.
Will of William Crenshaw of Parish of Nottaway and County of Amelia-wills to daughter, Elizabeth Bullington a feather bed and furniture. Also, lends her three negros Diana, Frank, Tom during her lifetime-to go to her children at death.
1988 IGI Sacromento Branch Library Lists following ordinances: Bap 6 Jan 1972, Endow 25 Jan 1972, Sealed to Parents 13 Apr 1972 Logan.
Story of Granger/Crenshaw
Many of you in the line of Robert Bullington, b.ca 1740 Henrico Co VA married Elizabeth Crenshaw and Mrs Nancy Harvey, have been confused earlier by Elizabeth being called both Crenshaw and Grainger. I too, have been puzzled-yet my father stated that our line was via Elizabeth Grainger.
Things began to clear when I secured a book, "Deep East Texas Families", by Mary Lynn (Tiller) Weir and Terry G. Jordan, about my mother's Golden relatives. The early Goldens married into the Crenshaw line, but earlier pronounced Crenshaw to be Grainger. These authors researched the names and pronunciations, and this has been most useful to us in the Bullington and Crenshaw lline. Their Crenshaw lines were from England and Virginia before reaching Georgia and Alabama and on to Texas.
A Digest of authors' findings may be researched more via the "William and Mary College Historical Magazine," Series 1, Vol E (1894-1895), p.272. It states that families with names ending in -shaw are to be found in areas of England, bur are largely Bradshaw, Cronshaw, Crawshaw, Grimshaw, Henshaw, Renshaw, and others. Bur in 1974, no Crewshaw was listed in directories of London or Glasgow. So the authors believe that Crenshawis an American change (or corruption) of a British surname. They add that a clue to the origin of the pronunciation of Crenshaw/Grainger may very well lie in the fact that in Virginia, the colonial residence fo the Crenshaws was pronounced C-R-A-I-N-S-H-A-W or G-R-A-I-N-G-E-R, and the Texas line of Goldens used Grainger for Crenshaw until the migration to Texas from Addison Co AL. So, my father's pronunciation was handed down from Virginia to finally reach Limestone Co AL.
Lila (Bullington) Brackeen - Decataur AL
Author of "All in the Family"
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A ROBERT BULLINGTON MURDER CASE, 1780, PITTS. CO VA.
Posted by: Dave Nance
The records of Pittsylvania Co contain the following entry, in Pittsylvania Co Order Book 4, p.285:
"At a Court held at the courthouse of Pittssylvania on the 23d day of January Anno Dom. 1780 for the examination of Robert Bullington on Suspicion of his having feloniously Stabed & Killed on DAVID NANCE of the County aforesaid--
"Present: Abraham Shelton, Ruebin Payne, William Short & Joseph Morton, Gent. Justices.
"The said Robert Bullington was led to the Barr in Custody of Peter Perkins Gentleman Sheriff of this County to Whose Custody for the Cause Aforesaid he was Committed and it Being demanded of him Whether he is Guilty or not Guilty of the (fact?) wherewith he stands charged, Answered that he is in no Wise Guilty, Whereupon the Court Proceeding to Examine divers Witnesses as well on behalf of the commonwealth as the Prisoner at the Barr who was fully heard in his own defense, ON Consideration it is the opinion of the Court that the Said Robert Bullington is Guilty, and that he Ought to receive a futher Tryal in the
Honorable the General Court on the first day thereof, wherefore he is remanded to Prison again."
[It is important to note that this was NOT a murder trial, but what now would be called the
arraignment (charging and entry of plea) and preliminary hearing (a hearing to determine if there is sufficient evidence - "probable cause'- to require the defendant to stand trail). What this record reflects, is that Robert Bullington was charged
with the murder, and they therefore ordered that he be held for trial.]
There was thus, presumably, an actual trail sometime after this. However, I have not found the records confirming this, or indicating what happened at the trail, ie, whether Robert Bullington was
acquitted or convicted.
If this was the Robert Bullington who m. Elizabeth Crenshaw, he must have been acquitted, because it is know that he lived and
prospered in Pittsylvania Co for many years after this. However, if it was this Robert Bullington's father who stood charged in this proceeding, then it is more difficult to say what may have happened at the eventual trial.
There was a Robert Bullington listed as the head of a household in Pittssylvania Co VA in the 1782
colonial census- but there was only ONE Bullington household at this time.
I have turned up some evidence of a Robert Bullington who appears to have been in an earlier generation that the Robert Bullington who m. Elizabeth Crenshaw, and who may have been his father (if the information about his father having been named Robert is correct):
Robert Bullington, carpenter and joiner in Amelia Co VA in 1763, in which year a younger man named John Sadler was apprenticed to him. Amelia Co deed 8, 1762-1765, 210-211. Source: "Apprentices of Virginia 1623-1800" by Harold B. Gill, Jr. (1989).
There is evidence that a John Bullington was also living in Amelia Co VA at around this time. The Last Will and Testament of John Robertson, dated 1765 (chesterfield Co, VA Will Book #1, p.444) contains a bequest of "six hundred acres of land in the County of Amelia aforesaid adjoining four hundred acres I hold on the mouth of Flatt Creek (on which John Bullington formerly lived thereon)"
I have been told by some Bullington researchers that the father of the Robert Bullington who m. Elizabeth Crenshaw, was also named Robert Bullington.
Notes above provided by:
Sandra Lee Booth (Bullington)
Connecting Robert of Spartanburg
to Robert of Henrico Co VA or Whomever, is our
goal, until then we can only reason, that these
relationships existed.
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