Joseph Lemonds & Mary King
31 Aug 1806: Mary C. King was born, the daughter of Levi and Nancy Cummings King. Mary was first cousin to the Sarah King who married Milton Lemonds.[1] Those interested in the King family of Rockingham County should contact John M. King, king@kaizennet.com.
Any references to Joseph Lemond from 1825 to 1842 must be this Joseph because: 1) Joseph G. Lemonds, the son of Joseph Lemonds Senior of Troublesome Creek was under 21 until 1841; 2) Joseph Lemonds Senior died in 1824. The only other possibility is Joseph, the son of William and Sally Owens Lemonds. That Joseph was slightly younger, having been born no earlier than 1801.
Joseph's middle initial may have been"H".
24 Mar 1825: Joseph Lemonds and Mary King were married.
10 Oct 1828: Along with William Lemonds, he was mentioned as an adjoining property owner in a deed from James Moore to Luraney Henry on Troublesome Creek.[1a] This might have been a reference to the estate of Joseph Lemonds, who died in 1824, but unlikely. For creek locations, see Relevant Water Courses in Rockingham County.
1830 Census, Rockingham County, NC: Joseph Lemmons was enumerated with 1 male under 5, 1 30-40; 3 females under 5, 1 20-30; and 4 slaves.[2]
February 1833: Joseph and Mary Lemons relinquished any claims to or interest in three parcels on the waters of Big Troublesome: 1) to Henry King Junior for $500, 104 acres adjoining Joseph Bennett's former corner, Robert Cumming's old line, and John Lowe; 2) to Peter C. King for $500, 123 acres on the west side of the Dan River Road adjoining William Simpson Junior, John Winchester, and Henry King Junior; 3) to Henry King Junior for $500, 122 acres adjoining Moses Lomax and Peter C. King. On the first two transactions Mary "King" was examined "apart from her husband". On the third occasion, Mary "Lemons" was examined.[3]
29 Aug 1837: Joseph was one of the signatories to a $2,000 bond for Martin Roberts as Sheriff. The other securities were Robert Lemond, J. Holderby, Charles R. Smith, Pleasant Black, W. H. Lowe, and Thomas W. Warner.[4] The court documents listed James Wright and Hubbard Lemons, not Robert Lemond.
25 May 1840: Indebted to Joseph Lemons for $155.50, Robert Lemonds sold extensive personal property to Ermsley M. Woodburn for $1 in a deed of trust. Witnesses: William Simpson and [brother] Milton Lemons.[5] Details on Robert Lemonds can be found in Other Lemons/Lemonds in Rockingham County.
1840 Census, Rockingham County, NC: Jos Lemmon's household included 2 males 5-10, 1 10-15, 1 40-50; 2 females under 5, 3 10-15, 1 30-40. They were listed close to H. D. Moore who had married Mary Martha Lemonds, daughter of Joseph and Margaret Scott Lemonds.
27 Jul 1843: Joseph purchased slave Lanton, aged 32, from [brother] Ellison B. Lemonds for $700. The sale was witnessed by Robert Brown Junior.[6]
28 Nov 1843: Joseph Lemonds bought 50 acres on Big Troublesome Creek adjoining Alfred M. Whitsett and Jacob Vanhook from John and Jane Moore for $20. Witnesses: Robert Brown Junior and David Purcell. Was this the son of George or the son of Joseph?[7]
Jul 1844: He sold slave Lanton for $550 to William G. Webb of Guilford County. John C. Murray witnessed the sale.[8]
26 Jul 1844: Joseph died in Rockingham County.
30 Aug 1845: Zaza D. Lemonds [Joseph's brother] took out a trust deed to cover his debts to Mary Lemonds for $15 and Miles D. King, administrator of the Joseph Lemonds estate. Joseph Lemonds, deceased, had also acted as his surety in a court appeal.[9]
Widow Mary apparently moved to Henry County, TN prior to the Civil War.
8 Oct 1860 Census, Henry County, TN (District 18, Buckhannon P.O.): Farmer Mary Lemonds 53, born NC, with real and personal property valued at $2,000 and $3,500; farmer George 28, born NC; Mary 19; Octavia 17; Jerome 15.[10]
13 Nov 1882: Mary King Lemonds died in Henry County.[10a]
Children of Joseph and Mary King Lemonds:
Calvin G. Lemonds (19 Nov 1820 - )
Granville Lemonds (29 May 1823 - ; m. Martha C. Dale)
Nancy Cummins Lemonds (4 Jan 1826 - )
Julina Lemonds (14 May 1829 - ; m. Hubbard King)
George Cummins Lemonds (3 Sep 1831 - )
Jaylian Ann Lemonds (29 Jul 1837 - )
Mary Isabel Lemonds (8 Feb 1840 - )
Octavia Lemonds (24 Feb 1842 - )
Jerome E. Lemonds (25 Jun 1844 - )
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Milton Lemonds & Sarah King
1808: Sarah King, the daughter of Henry King and Rebecca Henry, was born in Rockingham County. Her first cousin Mary King was married to Milton's brother Joseph.[10b] Those interested in the King family of Rockingham County should contact John M. King, king@kaizennet.com.
21 Sep 1833: Milton Lemmon was bondsman for the marriage of Jefferson Hudson and Lucretia V. Henderson in Rockingham County.[11]
14 Nov 1835: He purchased slave Minty from Henry King. Witnesses: Joel Fagg and Amy R. Fagg.[12]
3 May 1839: Henry King [Sarah's father] deeded one slave girl named Siller, aged 4 months, to daughter Sarah Lemonds, wife of Milton Lemonds. When Henry signed his will on 9 Nov 1839, he left daughter Sarah Lemon one slave plus $100.
25 May 1840: Milton Lemons and William Simpson witnessed a trust deed from Robert Lemond to Ermsley M. Woodburn for personal property. (Robert was indebted to Joseph Lemons for $155.50.)[13]
1840 Census, Rockingham County, NC: 2 males under 5, 1 5-10, 1 30-40; 1 female 5-10, 1 30-40.
Tthe family was enumerated next to [mother] Elizabeth Limmons, close to William Henderson.
1 Dec 1840: Milton Lemons and Isaac Cummings witnessed a power of attorney from Lewis King of Rockcastle, KY to Joel Fagg. The power of attorney was to transact business with the estate of Henry King, deceased.[14]
23 Aug 1845: Sally Lemmons sold three parcels totaling 97 1/2 acres from the estate of Henry King on the waters of Big Troublesome Creek to William Cummings. The land adjoined A. Massey, John Massey, and William King. Witnesses: E. M. Woodburne and James Simpson.[15] There was no mention of Milton. Had he died?[16] For creek locations, see Relevant Water Courses in Rockingham County.
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Ellison B. Lemonds
1 Oct 1831: Ellison B. Lemonds and John A. Frost witnessed a deed to James Ratliff of Pittsylvania County, VA from Asa Berry for 173 acres on Flat Rock Road adjoining John Winchester, James Whitsett, and Joel Fagg.[17] The Berrys were associated with Wolf Isand Creek.
5 Jan 1835: Along with James Pirtle, he witnessed a deed for 75 acres on Rockhouse Creek from William Small to John Pirtle.[18]
21 Aug 1835: Ellison B. Lemmond and John A. Frost witnessed deed from Rebeckah H. Murray to Joel Fagg on a dividing ridge between the waters of the Haw River and Troublesome Creek on both sides of Flat Rock Road adjoining John Winchester, James Whitsett, and Joel Fagg.[19]
9 Jan 1836: E. B. Lemmonds was bondsman for the marriage of Pinkney Moore and Sarah Lowe.[20]
Where is Ellison in 1840? Could he be the 50-60 year old male residing in the household of [mother] Elizabeth Lemmons?
27 Jul 1843: He sold a slave named Lanton, age 32, to [brother] Joseph Lemonds for $700. The witness was Robert Brown Junior.[21]
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Zaza D. Lemonds
10 or 16 Oct 1828: Zaza D. Lemons and James Irvin Junior witnessed a deed from Nathan Bennett to James Roach on the waters of Piney Creek adjoining Jesse Pirtle.[22]
2 Sep 1833: Along with A. Baker, Zaza D. Lemonds witnessed a deed from Thomas Thompson of Guilford County to [brother-in-law] James Roach on the waters of Piney Creek adjoining William Harrison and Alexander Rugs.[23]
27 Jan 1840: Zaza D. Lemons was listed among the adjoining landowners in a deed from Harvey Dilworth to Williams Moore on the waters of Big Troublesome. Others listed were the heirs of John C. Murray and John Moore, deceased.[24] For creek locations, see Relevant Water Courses in Rockingham County.
1840 Census, Rockingham County, NC: Zaza could be the 30-40 year old male residing in the household of Elizabeth Lemmons.
1 Jan 1844: He sold 62 acres to Harvel Wheeley for $45. The parcel was located on Big Rock Creek adjoining John C. Murray, Blake W. Braswell, Edward King, and Thomas Small. Witnesses: Thomas (x) Johns and Robert Henderson.[25]
30 Aug 1845: Indebted to Mary Lemonds for $15 and Miles D. King, administrator of the Joseph Lemonds estate, for $25.03, Zaza D. Lemonds sold [mortgaged] two tracts for $1 to John C. Murray: 1) 51 acres on both sides of Big Troublesome adjoining the heirs of George Lemonds; 2) 39 acres on the waters of Big Rockhouse Creek adjoining the heirs of George Lemonds; plus 1 wagon, 1 black horse, 1 bed and furniture, and his interest in 2 slaves now in the possession of his mother Elizabeth Lemonds. Another obligation cited for this trust deed was that Joseph Lemonds, deceased, had been surety for Zaza in an appeal by the latter from County Court to Superior Court wherein William Irvin, agent for John Moore and wife, was the plaintiff. Judgement was rendered against the defendant Zaza for $113.50.[26]
7 Jan 1848: Indebted to Harvey G. Taylor for $50, Zaza sold 39 acres to Taylor for $12.00 down. If the remainder was paid on time to Taylor, then the sale would to go through, i.e. a mortgage. The parcel was located on the waters of Big Rock House Creek adjoining the heirs of Joseph Lemmonds, deceased. Robert Brown was the witness.[27]
14 Dec 1844: Zaza signed his will, mentioning "brother Ellison B. Lemmons". Executor: Miles King. Witnesses: Joel Fagg, Sampson Moore, and Williams Moore.[28]
18 Nov 1848: Zaza died.
His will was proved in 1849. Executor Miles D. King sold 39 acres on the waters of Big Rockhouse Creek to Barbary Taylor Senior on 1 Sep 1849. This property adjoined the heirs of Joseph Lemonds on the west, William Fewell on the north, T. B. Wheeler on the east, and Richard Henderson on the south. Witness: Harry G. Taylor.[29]
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Any information is only as reliable as its source. Evaluate the following sources accordingly.
[1] John M. King
[1a] Book 2B, p. 326
[2] Rockingham County 1830 Census, p. 282
[3] Book 2E, p. 161, 158, 181
[4] Book 2H, p. 270, 314
[5] Book 2K, p. 280
[6] Book 2nd O, p. 223
[7] Book 2N, p. 220
[8] Book 2nd O, p. 122
[9] Book 2nd O, p. 140
[10] Henry County 1860 Census, p. 310
[10a] John M. King
[10b] John M. King
[11] Rockingham County Marriage Bonds, p. 120
[12] Book 2K, p. 290
[13] Book 2K, p. 280
[14] Book 2nd L, p. 134
[15] Book 2P, p. 104
[16] Book P, p. 104-105
[17] Book 2F, p. 389
[18] Book 2F, p. 382
[19] Book 2F, p. 390
[20] Rockingham County Marriage Bonds, p. 183
[21] Book 2nd O, p. 223
[22] Book 2 H, p. 234
[23] Book 2H, p. 232
[24] Book 2N, p. 111
[25] Book 2P, p. 98
[26] Book 2nd O, p. 140
[27] Book 2Q, p. 102
[28] Book C, p. 83
[29] Book 2R, p. 226
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