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1. JESSE
CORN, SR. (JOHN ADAM1)
was born Oct 31, 1753 in Albemarle Co, VA, and died Mar 5,
1809 in Patrick Co, VA near the Montgomery County line. He married NANCY ELIZABETH HANCOCK
Notes for JESSE CORN, SR.:
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Jesse Corn appears on the Rent Roles for
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Jesse served during the Revolutionary War against the Tories. He was a Private in the 7th
Virginia Regiment of Foot, serving with Matthew Jouett's Company. After
completing his tour of duty in 1778, Jesse joined the
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1841 June,
Application of
1841 June 26 - Franklin Co, TN - JAMES SHARP ESQ.
declares he was acquainted with Jesse Corn in Patrick Co, states the family record presented is in the
handwriting of Jesse CORN, whom he knew well. (Note: some writer has added
under SHARP's name "one of the most reputable men in
1846 Jan 13 - Clinton Co, Ky - William (x)
MORRISON Sr, aged about 78 declares he was raised in Henry Co, Va & became
acquainted with Jesse CORN who moved into his neighborhood when he was a boy
not more than 7 or 8 years of age. Jesse Corn married Nancy Handcock, daughter
of John Hancock. John Hancock moved to the neighborhood of Morrison & also
the mother of Jesse CORN & 3 brothers OF Jesse: George CORN, Peter CORN
& Samuel CORN.. A greater part of the time he lived not more than 2 miles
from the families of Handcock & Corn. He (Wm. Morrison) is a brother in law
of Armager HANDCOCK called Major who is a brother of
1846 Jun 27 - Winchester, Franklin Co, TN - Robert
A. Dabney writes from Winchester that he recollects Jesse Corn as early as 1807
and knows he was reputed as a Rev. Soldier.
1849 Jan 29 - Winchester, Franklin Co, TN - Mary
Sharp writes that she lost her husband on 12 Aug 1847 & her mother on 17
June 1848, aged 85 years & 5 months... "TELL THIS TO MY OLD UNCLE
MAGER HANCOCK & TELL HIM I WOULD BE GLAD TO SEE HIM."
1849 Nov 21 - Clinton Co, Ky - William J. Dabney
writes that Nancy Corn died at Col. Sharps at Winchester, TN some year or two
ago.
1849 Nov 28 - Clinton Co, Ky - Armager Handcock of
Wayne Co, Ky aged 79 on 18 July last, declares that he was born
1850 Apr 1 - Franklin Co, TN - Dr. Wm. Estill, MD
declares he was the attending physician of MRS. NANCY CORN in her last illness.
She died at the residence of Mrs. Mary Sharp, her daughter near
1850 Apr 1 - Franklin Co, TN - John (X) Turner
& George McCutchin declare that of the 10 children of MRS. NANCY CORN, the
following 6 are now living. John Turner has known the children from their
youth:
1. Elizabeth Sharp, m. Richard Sharp; resides in
Franklin Co, TN
2. Mary Sharp, now widow of James Sharp; resides
in Franklin Co, TN
3. Nancy McCutchen, m. George McCutchen; resides
in Franklin Co, TN
4. John Corn resides in Franklin Co, TN
5. Samuel Corn resides in Franklin Co, TN
6. Jesse Corn (Jr) who lives in Patrick Co, Va (m.
ELIZABETH BURNETT).
1850 Aug 12 - Clinton Co, Ky - John M. Davis,
acting sheriff declares he lived within 4 miles of R. Major Hancock from the
time he can first recollect until a few years past. Hancock has been living
amongst his children.
1850 Aug 22 - Clinton Co, Ky - Elizabeth (X)
Dabney, aged 75 [born about 1775] widow of Capt. George Dabney, declares she
knew Jesse Corn in Montgomery Co, Va about 1803 or 1804. Corn was a wooden
legged man & was the brother in law of R. Major Hancock who lived many
years in Wayne Co,
NANCY CORN, dec'd widow of Jesse Corn, Pvt in Va
was placed on the TN Pension Roll (#5525) at $60 per annum... payable to
$60 per year, issued
More About JESSE CORN, SR.:
Religion: Primitive Baptist (Preacher)
MILI: Military: 1781,
Military service 1: Bet. 1777 - 1778, Pvt, 7th VA Regiment of Foot
Military service 2: Bet. 1781 - 1801, Henry/Patrick Co. Milita - Ensign to Major
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates 1797/1798
Medical Information: His leg was amputated about
1801.
Cause of Death: It was said because he caught a
cold
Burial: Corn/Stovall Cemetery
More About NANCY ELIZABETH HANCOCK:
Burial: Sharp Springs Cem, Franklin Co, TN
Marriage Notes for JESSE CORN and NANCY HANCOCK:
Charles Clay, Minister of the
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Date:
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Subject: Misc. Info, Part 2
JESSE & NANCY (HANCOCK) CORN
again, just snippets
Nancy
Corn, applied June 26, 1841 from Franklin Co., TN, mentions her "...late
husband"; their marriage date "...in Feb. 1780"; his death date
"...Mch. 5, 1809, Patrick Co.,
The following in a Bible Record which goes with
the above:
Jesse Corn
b.
Nancy Corn
b.
Elizabeth Corn b.
John Adam Corn b,
William Corn, b.
Jesse Corn b. Mch. 11, 1787
Mary Corn b.
Samuel Corn
b.
Suckey Corn
b.
Nancy Corn
b.
George Corn
b.
Dicea Corn
b.
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More About JESSE CORN and NANCY HANCOCK:
Marriage:
Children of JESSE CORN and NANCY HANCOCK are:
i.
ELIZABETH CORN,
b. Dec 4, 1780, Henry Co, VA; d. Mar 11, 1857, Winchester,
Franklin Co, TN; m. RICHARD S. SHARP, SR., Feb
22, 1798, Patrick Co, VA; b. Jun 13, 1777, Henry Co, VA;
d. Oct 13, 1850, Winchester, Franklin Co, TN.
More About
Burial: Sharp Springs Cem, Franklin Co, TN
Census: 1850,
Notes for RICHARD S. SHARP, SR.:
1820 Census - Franklin Co. (pg50) - Male: two<10,
one 10-16, one 27-45; Female: three<10, one 10-16, one 27-45.
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Richard Sharp (1777-1850) died in Franklin Co., TN
and is buried there in the
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DESIGNATION: 3rd Regiment of
COMMANDER: COLONEL STEPHEN COPELAND
DATES: January 1814 - May 1814
MEN MOSTLY FROM: Overton, Smith,
CAPTAINS: John Biler(Byler), John Dawson, William
Douglass, William Evans, Solomon George, William Hodges, John Holshouser,
Alexander Provine, Richard Sharp, George W. Still, James Tait, Moses Thompson, Allen
Wilkinson, David Williams.
BRIEF HISTORY:
There were approximately 660 men in this regiment.
They were part of a brigade led by General Thomas Johnson (the other regiment
of Johnson's brigade was led by Colonel R. C. Napier).
The above is here because it bears further
investigation to determine whether Captain Richard Sharp is the same man as
Elizabeth Corn's husband.
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More About RICHARD S. SHARP, SR.:
Burial: October 1850, Sharp Springs Cem, Franklin Co,
TN
Census 1: 1820,
Census 2: 1840,
Census 3: 1850,
Fact: 1812, Pg18,
Marriage Notes for
They both are buried at
More About RICHARD SHARP and
Marriage:
ii.
JOHN ADAM CORN, b.
More About JOHN ADAM CORN:
Residence: 1850,
More About JOHN CORN and MARY MOORE:
Marriage:
iii.
WILLIAM CORN, b. Jan
11, 1785, Henry Co, VA; d. Jan 16, 1843, Winchester, Franklin
Co, TN; m. (1) NANCY JEMIMA SHARP, Nov 27, 1806, Patrick
Co, VA; b. April 8, 1789, Henry Co, VA; d. Sep 4,
1838, Winchester, Franklin Co, TN; m. (2) EDY DUNCAN, Aug 6, 1840,
Franklin Co, TN; b. Abt. 1800.
Notes for WILLIAM CORN:
More About WILLIAM CORN:
Burial: January 1843,
More About NANCY JEMIMA SHARP:
Burial: September 1838,
Marriage Notes for WILLIAM CORN and NANCY SHARP:
The minister officiating their marriage was Lewis
Foster.
They are buried in the
More About WILLIAM CORN and NANCY SHARP:
Marriage:
More About EDY
Census: 1850, Franklin County, Tennessee: w/father
More About WILLIAM CORN and EDY DUNCAN:
Marriage:
iv.
JESSE CORN, JR., b. Mar
11, 1787, Henry Co, VA; d. Feb 12, 1876, Patrick Co,
VA; m. ELIZABETH TATE BURNETT, Mar 13, 1810, Patrick Co, VA;
b. May 12, 1793, Patrick Co, VA; d. Mar 29, 1869, Patrick Co, VAa.
Notes for JESSE CORN, JR.:
---Jesse was magistrate, teacher, Baptist preacher,
and Judge of Patrick Co.
More About JESSE CORN, JR.:
Burial: Corn/Stovall Cemetery
More About ELIZABETH TATE BURNETT:
Burial: Corn/Stovall Cemetery
Marriage Notes for JESSE CORN and ELIZABETH BURNETT:
---1850 Census Patrick Co., VA
163 164 CORN JESSE m 63 VA Farmer $1,000
William H. m 31 VA Farmer $300
Susan f 23 VA
Judith f 21 VA
Jane f 19 VA
Dicy f 18 VA
Peter m 1 VA Laborer
George m 14 VA Black
---1860 Census Patrick Co., Va
32 478 492 Corn Jessee 73 M 800 370
33 478 492 Corn Elisabeth 66 F
34 478 492 Corn Judith 30 F
35 478 492 Corn Dycy 27 F
36 478 492 Bryant Wm R. 13 M
---Source: Jesse Corn Jr. Cemetery - (Corn-Stovall
Cemetery - Patrick Co. VA) Located on knoll, above old race track, on the east
side of Road #635, about ½ miles east of Goblintown Church. Submitted by Larry
D. Christiansen
More About JESSE CORN and ELIZABETH BURNETT:
Marriage:
v.
MARY CORN, dau. of
JESSE SR., was born
Aug 8, 1789, Henry Co, VA; d. May 9, 1864, Winchester, Franklin
Co, TN; m. (1) JESSE MOORE, Dec 26, 1805, Patrick
Co, VA; b. Abt. 1780, Lee Co., VA; m. (2) JAMES SHARP, son of
WILLIAM SHARP SR on
Nov 23, 1809, Patrick Co, VA; b. Oct 21, 1787, Henry Co,
VA; d. Aug 12, 1847, Franklin Co, TN.
Notes for MARY CORN:
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The following is a page that Robbie Sanders
obtained from "Project Preservation, Franklin Co.
Loose Records,
" To the Honorable A. J. Marchbanks(?) one of
the circuit judges of
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Sometime after the death of James, Mary (Corn) Sharp
freed their slaves, and paid for their passage to
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Mary was the principal donor in funding the
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According to her great-niece, Mary Virginia (Sharp)
Mullins, Mary (Corn) Sharp became blind
before she died.
More About MARY CORN:
Burial: May 1864,
Census 1: 1850, District 1, Franklin Co, TN24
Census 2: 1860, Winchester, Franklin Co, TN25
More About JESSE MOORE and MARY CORN:
Marriage:
Notes for COL. JAMES. SHARP:
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1820 Census - Franklin Co. (pg48) - Male: one 27-45;
Female: one 18-26, one 27-45, one >45
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The following is an excerpt from The Goodspeed
History of Franklin County, Tennessee:
"Among the early cotton-gins were those erected
in the upper end of the county by Sims Kelly, John Oliver, Wm. Faris, Wm.
O'Rear, Geo. McCutcheon and James Sharp, and one in the Cowan neighborhood by
John Holder and one at Wm. Bledsoe's place, by Wm. Street, and one were Isaac
Grey now lives, by George Grey. Isaac Gillespie had a cotton-gin, tan-yard and
grist-mill in Owl Hollow. At the same time gins were owned and operated in the
lower part of the county by James F. Green, James Woods, Mr. Trigg and others.
"
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The following is a page that Robbie Sanders
obtained from "Project Preservation, Franklin Co.
Loose Records,
" To the Honorable A. J. Marchbanks(?) one of
the circuit judges of
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More About COL. JAMES SHARP:
Burial: August 1847,
Census 1: 1820,
Census 2: 1830,
Census 3: 1840, Town Dist, Franklin Co, TN27
Fact: 1812, Pg18,
Marriage Notes for MARY CORN and JAMES SHARP:
Marriage:
James and Mary were childless, but they raised the
youngest children of their brother and sister, Robert and
They are buried in Sharp's Cemetery on land formerly
owned by James Sharp, near
vi.
SAMUEL CORN, b.
Notes for SAMUEL CORN:
P290,292 - Samuel CORN.
...it is my
wish that my family and property remain together until my son William arrives
at the age of 18 years... except land I have bequeathed to George W. CORN I
wish him to have full possession ...
I wish him to continue to wagon as has been doing
heretofore as long as he may find it profitable to himself and the family or
until the sale hereafter directed. The land that I hereafter bequeath to Jesse
it is my will and desire that he shall not have the possession of until he is
22 years old ... hire out the boy Jack for the benefit of the remaining part of
the family. I wish Jesse until he is free to attend to the family with William
to keep them up and keep up the stock tools ...
Should either of my Daus. marry before the time
hereafter appointed for my sale, I wish them to be furnished by my executors
with a horse cow and calf bed bedstead and furniture ... to my son George W.
CORN a certain portion of land on Elk River in FCT district 8 beg. on a large chestnut
tree near the fence and branch between John A. CORN and myself, then north
westerdly to the lower course fence and from there a strait line to a spanish
oak on the bank of Elk River, thence down with and meandering the same to
SMITH'S old section line, then south with the same to a walnut on the branch
between me and John A. CORN, then up sd. branch to the beg.
... also to
him 1/2a of land in my present plantation including the ground whereon Nancy
CHITWOODS house once stood, together with 2a ... running to the river for the
benefit of water the last named 2 1/2a are in the bounds of the land that I
will to Jesse, but are excepted and taken out for the purpose of a site for a
residence and water ... I do also give to him 50a of my land to be taken off of
the north end of my 150a tract west of Wm GOSSAGE in a square clear across ...
to my son Jesse B. CORN I give that portion of my
land that lies between my lower and middle cross fence beg. at the above named
chestnut tree George W. CORNS beg. corner, running then east up the branch with
John A. CORN'S line until it come to Richard S. CORNS line, then a northwest
course until it strikes my middle cross fence to an off setting the same then a
strait line to the birch on the branch of the river that we used to tie the
back to this down the river with the remainder of the same to a spanish oak on
the bank G.W. CORN'S corner and with his line to the beg. Also to him 50a lying
south of that I give to George W. being a part of my 150a tract ...
to my son William CORN that portion of my land that
lies between my middle cross fence and Wm. GOSSAGE fence beg. in the branch at
R.S. CORNS line and Jesse B. CORNS corner, then up and with R.S. CORNS line
until it strikes William GOSSAGE'S line then north with the cross fence between
him and me crossing the road to the river, then down with the meanders of the
same to a birch, Jesse B. CORNS corner, then with his line to the beg.
including the dwelling ...
also to him the remaining 50a of my upland being the
south end of my 150a tract ... to my dau.
to my dau.
and to my son William to make him equal in
advancements to his brother, I give him when he arrives at the age of 18 years
...
I wish the foll. negros sold to wit: Jack, Gilbert,
Nrserly, and Reuben and their increase ... proceeds be applied as folls. to my
dau. Ruth MCNEIL ...
my granddaughter Jamima CORN ...
to my grandson
William CORN ...
my three youngest daus. to wit: Elizabeth, Nancy and
Mary Amanda ...
appoint Daniel B. STAMPS and B. KNIGHT executors.
Signed
Codicil
On more mature consideration it is my desire to
postpone the above sale two years longer and that my son Jesse shall have
possession of but half his find until the sale and that twelve months credit be
given on all my property and that William and Mary be allowed 12 months support
and the money bequeathed to Jemima and William R.S. CORNS heirs be put out at
interest by my executors until Jemima is 20 years of age or marrys....
Samuel CORN (S) Wits.: George W. CORN; Jesse (his X
mark) CORN. Probated Dec. Term 1851.
Notes for PERMELIA BURNETT:
Cause of Death: inflammation of the bowels
More About SAMUEL CORN and PERMELIA BURNETT:
Marriage:
vii.
SUSANNAH CORN, b.
Dec 16, 1794, Patrick Co, VA; d. Apr 1850, Franklin Co,
TN; m. JOEL CHITWOOD, JR, Feb 26, 1813, Patrick Co, VA;
b. Jan 27, 1789, Henry Co, VA; d. Nov 13, 1869, Barry
Co, MO.
More About JOEL CHITWOOD, JR:
Burial: Chitwood Cem.,
Census: 1840,
More About JOEL CHITWOOD and SUSANNAH CORN:
Marriage:
viii.
NANCY ANN CORN, b.
More About WILLIAM CHITWOOD and
Marriage:
Notes for GEORGE WASHINGTON MCCUTCHEON:
Will Book 1808-1876, page 447, Franklin Co.,
This will dated
County Court, Nov. term 1868:
This the last will and testament Geo. W. McCutcheon
was presented to court in solemn form for probate and was duly proven by the
oaths of D.B. Stamps and John A. Rawlins the subscribing witnesses there to and
ordered to be recorded which is as follows: Know all men by these presents that
I have made and published this as my last will and testament Viz: It is my will
that Sherrod Williams and wife Elizabeth have the notes which he owes me and he
to pay my funeral expenses this disposition of my effects is in consideration
of the fact that I made the house of said Williams and wife my home for the
past ten or twelve years and they have a large family and are homeless.
Witness my hand and seal this 9th day of February
1868.
witness his
D.B. Stamps Jno. A. Rawlins George X W. McCutcheon
mark
(D.B. is Daniel B. Stamps)
1850 Franklin Co., TN Census roll #302
George McCutcheon carpenter 60 VA 1790
Stephen 26 VA 1824
Jasper 20 VA 1830
Juliet 12 or 15 VA 1838
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Index to
roll 105 Registars off. 1807-1889 Microfilm T.S. L. A
General Index Books A-S-2, A-5
McCutcheon, George W. of
From McCutcheon, Geo W. to Corn Jno. A Dle R pg. 50
to McCutcheon, Joel of Lesticurn, Thomas DT R pg. 496
From McCutcheon, J.G. to Corn, John W. (trustie) DT
pg. 91
To McCutcheon, J.G. of Sharp, James Snr Article T pg.
358
McCutcheon & Corn to Gossage UW Transfer U pg. 37
McCutcheon, Geo W. of Hitt, John DC-V pg. 488
McCutcheon, Geo W. to Corn, George W. WDC X pg. 425
McCutcheon, J.G. of Wood, Wm. J. DC Z pg. 350
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1820 Franklin County, TN Census District #8 roll 302
George McCutcheon b. 1790 m.
age 60 born VA 1790
George is listed in the 1820 census page 42 # 1060
1 male under 10 )
1 female under 10
1 male 26-45
1 female 26-45
More About GEORGE WASHINGTON MCCUTCHEON:
Census: 1840,
More About GEORGE MCCUTCHEON and
Marriage: Aft. 1826
ix. GEORGE CORN, b.
Notes for GEORGE CORN:
He is not named in his father's estate records of
1809.
x.