Will - Person Sheet
Will - Person Sheet
NameSTROUD, Jesse R. 
, 7G Grandfather
, 7G GrandfatherBirth Dateabt 1758
Birth PlaceOrange County, North Carolina
Death Date24 May 1834 Age: 76
Death PlaceBurke County, North Carolina
FatherSTROUD, Peter Sr. (~1737-~1772)
Mother(STROUD) (~1740-~1789)
Misc. Notes
Jesse Stroud was born ca 1760/70 per the 1830 census. I've seen old published genealogies giving his birth as "1758" but never with any sources attached. The only records we have for him that indicate his age are the 1790, 1800 and 1830 census. In 1790 he was age 16+, or born before 1774. In 1800 he was age 26-44, or born ca 1755/74. In 1810 and 1820 he was somewhere in Tennessee, and those census records are lost. In 1830 he was in Tennessee and listed as age 60-69, so born ca 1760/70.
Jesse Stroud was probably born in Orange County, North Carolina, assuming he was the son of Peter Stroud Sr as most researchers believe. They lived in southern Orange County along the Chatham County border.
Jesse Stroud is probably a son of Peter Stroud (Sr) and Naomi ---, but that is not proven. Peter Sr did live a Will, but it was lost with so many other Burke County records during the Civil War. Jesse Stroud was neighbors with Peter Sr and the other Strouds, and it seems very likely that they were father and son, but Ive seen no hard evidence that they were, but circumstantial evidence supports it and there seems no other option. Also, a 1922 letter from Ed Anderson (Grandson of Jesse Stroud) to John G. Stroud (grandson of William Stroud) stated that their grandfathers (Jesse and William) were brothers to Peter Stroud Jr and that all were sons of Peter Stroud Sr. We can only assume that Ed Anderson had personal family knowledge since he was not very far removed from that generation.
Jesse Stroud was listed in the book "North Carolina Revolutionary Solders, Sailors, Patriots", Volume I as a "Patriot", meaning he somehow contributed to the Revolutionary Cause. I don't know what service he rendered, though it was probably financial or material contributions. I have not attempted to locate any Revolutionary War records on him.
Jesse Stroud married Naomi --- before ca 1785, presumably in Orange County, North Carolina. She was born ca 1755/74, possibly in Orange County. I don't know her maiden name, though one published source shows that she was a Stroud also, but no supporting documentation was provided. If she was also a Stroud, then she was undoubtedly a cousin to Jesse, but I don't know who her parents were. I personally don't think she was a Stroud, but I have no proof either way. ("N.C. Revolutionary Soldiers, Sailors, Patriots ... Vol I" pg 200)
In the late 1780's, Jesse Stroud and family, along with his parents moved from Orange County to Burke County and settled in the Muddy Creek region (now McDowell County).
Jesse Stroud was listed on the 1790 census in Burke County next to his father Peter Stroud and brother Peter Jr.
1790 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1790 Burke Co, NC pg 106 Jesse Stroud 1-3-1-0-0 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 16 and Up (before 1774) Jesse STROUD (1755/74) s/o Peter 3 Male(s) under 16 (1774/1790) John STROUD (1784/85) son Eclesias tes STROUD (1784/85) son Isaac STROUD (1784/90) son 1 Female(s) any age (before 1790) Naomi Stroud (1755/74) wife
Jesse Stroud was listed on a 1793 Burke County tax list in Captain John Carson's Company. He was taxed for 321 acres and 1 poll (himself). His father Peter Sr and brother Peter Jr were also listed.
By 1798, Jesse had moved his family just a little southward, but over the line into Rutherford County where he lived somewhere along the Second Broad River.
On 15 Jun 1798, Josiah Black of Rutherford sold 258 acres to Jesse Stroud, also of Rutherford. The land was described as adjoining Janes and Withrow. Witnessed by John Huddleston. The deed was signed by Josiah Black, David Porter and Rachel Porter. (Rutherford Co, NC Deed Book 10 page 115).
On 20 Jun 1798, David Porter sold Jesse Porter 100 acres on the North Side of Second Broad River above Coneways Creek adjoining George Black. Witnesses were John Huddleston and Hugh Black. (Rutherford Co, NC Deed Book 10 page 240).
Jesse Stroud was listed on the 1800 census in Rutherford County. Unfortunately this census was alphabetical, so I can't determine who Jesse's neighbors were. An older woman (age 45+, born before 1755) was living with them. This could be Naomi's widowed mother, or some other older relative.
1800 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1800 Rutherford Co, NC pg 144 Jesse Stroud 33010-20011-0-1 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 26-44 (1755-1774) Jesse STROUD (1760/70) s/o Peter 3 Male(s) 10-15 (1784-1790) John STROUD (1784/85) son Echolds STROUD (1784/85) son Isaac STROUD (1784/90) son 3 Male(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) Thomas STROUD (1791) son Peter STROUD (1792) son Jesse STROUD (1794) son 1 Female(s) 45 & up (before 1755) Mother? Mother-in-law? (Bef 1755) 1 Female(s) 26-44 (1755-1774) Naomi Stroud (1755/74) wife 2 Female(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) Rebecca STROUD (1797) daughter Nan cy STROUD (1798) daughter
On 18 Feb 1804, a deed was made between Jesse Stroud and Levi Touch (or Tout) for 100 acres in Burke County. This deed was lost with most of the early Burke County records during the Civil War, but the court record survives, showing it was recorded in April 1811 by Robert Morgan, a witness. (From "Burke Co, NC Deeds Registered 1804-1813" by Kathy Gunter Sullivan, 1995)
Sometime between ca 1806 and 1810, Jesse Stroud moved his family west to Tennessee. In the same time-frame, his wife Naomi died, though whether in NC or TN I can't say. I also can not say where he went in Tennessee. Several of his children appeared in Dickson County, Tennessee by 1816 including a "Jesse", which is either him or his son Jesse. Based on the 1820 census, I think it was his son Jesse in Dickson County.
Jesse Stroud married Tabitha Hicks between ca 1806 and 1810. I don't know if they married in NC or somewhere in Tennessee. I don't know the proof for her maiden name. She was born ca 1785/86 (per 1850 census) either in North Carolina or Tennessee. The 1850 census record for her lists her birth place as "Unknown".
I have a huge blank spot in my documentation for Jesse between ca 1806 and 1830. I can say that he was somewhere in Tennessee during those years, but I can't be more specific.
Jesse was not listed anywhere on the 1810 census. He was probably already in Tennessee then, and that census is lost for Tennessee.
I did not find Jesse on the 1820 census either. This census was lost for all of eastern Tennessee, but is still extant for western Tennessee. There was a Jesse Stroud in Dickson County, but he was too young, and I am fairly sure he was Jesse Jr.
Jesse Stroud was listed on the 1830 census in Obion County, Tennessee. This is in the extreme north western corner of Tennessee, bordering the Mississippi River and Kentucky. He could not have been there all along, for that area was Indian territory until 1819. Henry County was formed in 1821 and then Obion County was formed in 1823. Jesse was listed there in 1830 "next" to son William Stroud, but this list was alphabetical, so I can't really tell if they were neighbors, but they probably were.
1830 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1830 Obion Co, TN pg 164 Jesse Strowd 1110100010000-0211001000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 60-69 (1760-1770) Jesse STROUD (1760/70) s/o Peter & Naomi 1 Male(s) 20-29 (1800-1810) Richard STROUD (1810) son 1 Male(s) 10-14 (1815-1820) Howell STROUD (1816) son 1 Male(s) 5-9 (1820-1825) Silas STROUD (1822) son 1 Male(s) 0-4 (1825-1830) James STROUD (1825/26) son 1 Female(s) 40-49 (1780-1790) Tabitha HICKS Stroud (1785/86) wife 1 Female(s) 15-19 (1810-1815) Elizabeth STROUD (1813) daughter 1 Female(s) 10-14 (1815-1820) Deniza STROUD (1818) daughter 2 Female(s) 5-9 (1820-1825) Obedience STROUD (c1823) daughter Mar garet Jane STROUD (1824/25) daughter
Jesse Stroud made his Will on 24 May 1834 in neighboring Weakley County, Tennessee. I don't know if he moved there temporarily or what (his wife and children were back in Obion after this). His will was very informative. He named a large family including "wife Tabitha and her six children (viz) Elizabeth, Deniza, Obedience, Margaret, Jane, James & Richard, my two tracts of land in Obion Co, TN on Davidson Creek. He also named "my son Howell", and "my son Silas", "having had eleven children by my first wife Naoma, to each one dollar (viz) Echolds, Isaac, Jesse, John, Thomas, Nancy, Rebecca, Polly, Sally, William & Peter." The Will was witnessed by Harden S. Adams, Samuel Hall, and Thornton Jones. He signed the will with a mark that looked like an "R". Some use this as a middle initial for him, which it could be, or it could just be his mark.
His will was proven on 17 Jul 1834, so he had died by then.
Tabitha, now widowed, was listed as head of household on the 1840 census in Obion County. This census was alphabetical, so I can't tell who her neighbors were.
1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1840 Obion Co, TN pg 152 Tabitha Stroud 0210200000000-0201100100000 Analysis: 2 Male(s) 20-29 (1810-1820) Howell STROUD (1815/16) son Silas STROUD (c1822) son 1 Male(s) 10-14 (1825-1830) James STROUD (1825/26) son 2 Male(s) 5-9 (1830-1835) Grandson? Grandson? 1 Female(s) 50-59 (1780-1790) Tabitha HICKS Stroud (1785/86) wd/o Jesse 1 Female(s) 20-29 (1810-1820) Daughter? 1 Female(s) 15-19 (1820-1825) Margaret Jane STROUD (1824/25) daughter 2 Female(s) 5-9 (1830-1835) Granddaughter? Granddaughter?
Tabitha was on the 1850 census with her daughter Margaret and her family in Obion County.
1850 census abstract: (Explanation of this census) (Note: The dates at the end of each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth years based on age) 1850 OBION CO, TN Page 358B House/Family # 862/ 862 - DISTRICT NO 5 Twp
SHELTON WILLIAM 25 M W FARMER TN 1824/1825 SHELTON MARGARET 25 F W TN 1824/1825 SHELTON SILAS 6 M W TN 1843/1844 SHELTON SARAH 4 F W TN 1845/1846 SHELTON ALLEN 3 F W TN 1846/1847 STROUD ANDERSON 18 M W FARMER TN 1831/1832 LANGLEY FRANKLIN 17 M W FARMER TN 1832/1833 STROUD TIBITHA 64 F W UNKNOWN 1785/1786
I have no data on Tabitha after the 1850 census.
In the late 1780's, Jesse Stroud moved from Orange County to Burke County and settled in the Muddy Creek region (now McDowell County).
Jesse moved to neighboring Rutherford County in the late 1790s.
Sometime around 1806 or thereabouts, Jesse Stroud and family left North Carolina and moved to western Tennessee settling in Dickson County. This was just west of Nashville.
Jesse's will was written 24 May 1834 and probated 17 July 1834 in Weakley Co., TN. His will says Tabitha had six children and names them, but he names two other sons (Howell and Silas) and gives them separate legacies. He named the 11 children he had by Naomi and leaves them each $1.00.
RESEARC HED BY MARTY GRANT
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7 December 1852----James H. Stroud et al vs Mary N. Langley et al; Parties are tenants in common of 700 acres..Will of Jessee Stroud left land to his children: James H., Richard A. James Herod, Deniza, Margaret N. (wife of Franklin Longley) and Tabitha J. Stroud..Commissioners to divide land. (Obion Co, TN Court Records)
Jesse Stroud was probably born in Orange County, North Carolina, assuming he was the son of Peter Stroud Sr as most researchers believe. They lived in southern Orange County along the Chatham County border.
Jesse Stroud is probably a son of Peter Stroud (Sr) and Naomi ---, but that is not proven. Peter Sr did live a Will, but it was lost with so many other Burke County records during the Civil War. Jesse Stroud was neighbors with Peter Sr and the other Strouds, and it seems very likely that they were father and son, but Ive seen no hard evidence that they were, but circumstantial evidence supports it and there seems no other option. Also, a 1922 letter from Ed Anderson (Grandson of Jesse Stroud) to John G. Stroud (grandson of William Stroud) stated that their grandfathers (Jesse and William) were brothers to Peter Stroud Jr and that all were sons of Peter Stroud Sr. We can only assume that Ed Anderson had personal family knowledge since he was not very far removed from that generation.
Jesse Stroud was listed in the book "North Carolina Revolutionary Solders, Sailors, Patriots", Volume I as a "Patriot", meaning he somehow contributed to the Revolutionary Cause. I don't know what service he rendered, though it was probably financial or material contributions. I have not attempted to locate any Revolutionary War records on him.
Jesse Stroud married Naomi --- before ca 1785, presumably in Orange County, North Carolina. She was born ca 1755/74, possibly in Orange County. I don't know her maiden name, though one published source shows that she was a Stroud also, but no supporting documentation was provided. If she was also a Stroud, then she was undoubtedly a cousin to Jesse, but I don't know who her parents were. I personally don't think she was a Stroud, but I have no proof either way. ("N.C. Revolutionary Soldiers, Sailors, Patriots ... Vol I" pg 200)
In the late 1780's, Jesse Stroud and family, along with his parents moved from Orange County to Burke County and settled in the Muddy Creek region (now McDowell County).
Jesse Stroud was listed on the 1790 census in Burke County next to his father Peter Stroud and brother Peter Jr.
1790 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1790 Burke Co, NC pg 106 Jesse Stroud 1-3-1-0-0 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 16 and Up (before 1774) Jesse STROUD (1755/74) s/o Peter 3 Male(s) under 16 (1774/1790) John STROUD (1784/85) son Eclesias tes STROUD (1784/85) son Isaac STROUD (1784/90) son 1 Female(s) any age (before 1790) Naomi Stroud (1755/74) wife
Jesse Stroud was listed on a 1793 Burke County tax list in Captain John Carson's Company. He was taxed for 321 acres and 1 poll (himself). His father Peter Sr and brother Peter Jr were also listed.
By 1798, Jesse had moved his family just a little southward, but over the line into Rutherford County where he lived somewhere along the Second Broad River.
On 15 Jun 1798, Josiah Black of Rutherford sold 258 acres to Jesse Stroud, also of Rutherford. The land was described as adjoining Janes and Withrow. Witnessed by John Huddleston. The deed was signed by Josiah Black, David Porter and Rachel Porter. (Rutherford Co, NC Deed Book 10 page 115).
On 20 Jun 1798, David Porter sold Jesse Porter 100 acres on the North Side of Second Broad River above Coneways Creek adjoining George Black. Witnesses were John Huddleston and Hugh Black. (Rutherford Co, NC Deed Book 10 page 240).
Jesse Stroud was listed on the 1800 census in Rutherford County. Unfortunately this census was alphabetical, so I can't determine who Jesse's neighbors were. An older woman (age 45+, born before 1755) was living with them. This could be Naomi's widowed mother, or some other older relative.
1800 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1800 Rutherford Co, NC pg 144 Jesse Stroud 33010-20011-0-1 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 26-44 (1755-1774) Jesse STROUD (1760/70) s/o Peter 3 Male(s) 10-15 (1784-1790) John STROUD (1784/85) son Echolds STROUD (1784/85) son Isaac STROUD (1784/90) son 3 Male(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) Thomas STROUD (1791) son Peter STROUD (1792) son Jesse STROUD (1794) son 1 Female(s) 45 & up (before 1755) Mother? Mother-in-law? (Bef 1755) 1 Female(s) 26-44 (1755-1774) Naomi Stroud (1755/74) wife 2 Female(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) Rebecca STROUD (1797) daughter Nan cy STROUD (1798) daughter
On 18 Feb 1804, a deed was made between Jesse Stroud and Levi Touch (or Tout) for 100 acres in Burke County. This deed was lost with most of the early Burke County records during the Civil War, but the court record survives, showing it was recorded in April 1811 by Robert Morgan, a witness. (From "Burke Co, NC Deeds Registered 1804-1813" by Kathy Gunter Sullivan, 1995)
Sometime between ca 1806 and 1810, Jesse Stroud moved his family west to Tennessee. In the same time-frame, his wife Naomi died, though whether in NC or TN I can't say. I also can not say where he went in Tennessee. Several of his children appeared in Dickson County, Tennessee by 1816 including a "Jesse", which is either him or his son Jesse. Based on the 1820 census, I think it was his son Jesse in Dickson County.
Jesse Stroud married Tabitha Hicks between ca 1806 and 1810. I don't know if they married in NC or somewhere in Tennessee. I don't know the proof for her maiden name. She was born ca 1785/86 (per 1850 census) either in North Carolina or Tennessee. The 1850 census record for her lists her birth place as "Unknown".
I have a huge blank spot in my documentation for Jesse between ca 1806 and 1830. I can say that he was somewhere in Tennessee during those years, but I can't be more specific.
Jesse was not listed anywhere on the 1810 census. He was probably already in Tennessee then, and that census is lost for Tennessee.
I did not find Jesse on the 1820 census either. This census was lost for all of eastern Tennessee, but is still extant for western Tennessee. There was a Jesse Stroud in Dickson County, but he was too young, and I am fairly sure he was Jesse Jr.
Jesse Stroud was listed on the 1830 census in Obion County, Tennessee. This is in the extreme north western corner of Tennessee, bordering the Mississippi River and Kentucky. He could not have been there all along, for that area was Indian territory until 1819. Henry County was formed in 1821 and then Obion County was formed in 1823. Jesse was listed there in 1830 "next" to son William Stroud, but this list was alphabetical, so I can't really tell if they were neighbors, but they probably were.
1830 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1830 Obion Co, TN pg 164 Jesse Strowd 1110100010000-0211001000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 60-69 (1760-1770) Jesse STROUD (1760/70) s/o Peter & Naomi 1 Male(s) 20-29 (1800-1810) Richard STROUD (1810) son 1 Male(s) 10-14 (1815-1820) Howell STROUD (1816) son 1 Male(s) 5-9 (1820-1825) Silas STROUD (1822) son 1 Male(s) 0-4 (1825-1830) James STROUD (1825/26) son 1 Female(s) 40-49 (1780-1790) Tabitha HICKS Stroud (1785/86) wife 1 Female(s) 15-19 (1810-1815) Elizabeth STROUD (1813) daughter 1 Female(s) 10-14 (1815-1820) Deniza STROUD (1818) daughter 2 Female(s) 5-9 (1820-1825) Obedience STROUD (c1823) daughter Mar garet Jane STROUD (1824/25) daughter
Jesse Stroud made his Will on 24 May 1834 in neighboring Weakley County, Tennessee. I don't know if he moved there temporarily or what (his wife and children were back in Obion after this). His will was very informative. He named a large family including "wife Tabitha and her six children (viz) Elizabeth, Deniza, Obedience, Margaret, Jane, James & Richard, my two tracts of land in Obion Co, TN on Davidson Creek. He also named "my son Howell", and "my son Silas", "having had eleven children by my first wife Naoma, to each one dollar (viz) Echolds, Isaac, Jesse, John, Thomas, Nancy, Rebecca, Polly, Sally, William & Peter." The Will was witnessed by Harden S. Adams, Samuel Hall, and Thornton Jones. He signed the will with a mark that looked like an "R". Some use this as a middle initial for him, which it could be, or it could just be his mark.
His will was proven on 17 Jul 1834, so he had died by then.
Tabitha, now widowed, was listed as head of household on the 1840 census in Obion County. This census was alphabetical, so I can't tell who her neighbors were.
1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1840 Obion Co, TN pg 152 Tabitha Stroud 0210200000000-0201100100000 Analysis: 2 Male(s) 20-29 (1810-1820) Howell STROUD (1815/16) son Silas STROUD (c1822) son 1 Male(s) 10-14 (1825-1830) James STROUD (1825/26) son 2 Male(s) 5-9 (1830-1835) Grandson? Grandson? 1 Female(s) 50-59 (1780-1790) Tabitha HICKS Stroud (1785/86) wd/o Jesse 1 Female(s) 20-29 (1810-1820) Daughter? 1 Female(s) 15-19 (1820-1825) Margaret Jane STROUD (1824/25) daughter 2 Female(s) 5-9 (1830-1835) Granddaughter? Granddaughter?
Tabitha was on the 1850 census with her daughter Margaret and her family in Obion County.
1850 census abstract: (Explanation of this census) (Note: The dates at the end of each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth years based on age) 1850 OBION CO, TN Page 358B House/Family # 862/ 862 - DISTRICT NO 5 Twp
SHELTON WILLIAM 25 M W FARMER TN 1824/1825 SHELTON MARGARET 25 F W TN 1824/1825 SHELTON SILAS 6 M W TN 1843/1844 SHELTON SARAH 4 F W TN 1845/1846 SHELTON ALLEN 3 F W TN 1846/1847 STROUD ANDERSON 18 M W FARMER TN 1831/1832 LANGLEY FRANKLIN 17 M W FARMER TN 1832/1833 STROUD TIBITHA 64 F W UNKNOWN 1785/1786
I have no data on Tabitha after the 1850 census.
In the late 1780's, Jesse Stroud moved from Orange County to Burke County and settled in the Muddy Creek region (now McDowell County).
Jesse moved to neighboring Rutherford County in the late 1790s.
Sometime around 1806 or thereabouts, Jesse Stroud and family left North Carolina and moved to western Tennessee settling in Dickson County. This was just west of Nashville.
Jesse's will was written 24 May 1834 and probated 17 July 1834 in Weakley Co., TN. His will says Tabitha had six children and names them, but he names two other sons (Howell and Silas) and gives them separate legacies. He named the 11 children he had by Naomi and leaves them each $1.00.
RESEARC HED BY MARTY GRANT
=========================== =========
7 December 1852----James H. Stroud et al vs Mary N. Langley et al; Parties are tenants in common of 700 acres..Will of Jessee Stroud left land to his children: James H., Richard A. James Herod, Deniza, Margaret N. (wife of Franklin Longley) and Tabitha J. Stroud..Commissioners to divide land. (Obion Co, TN Court Records)
Spouses
1KELSEY, Naomi , 7G Grandmother
, 7G GrandmotherBirth Date1758
Birth PlaceOrange County, North Carolina
Death Dateaft 1798 Age: 40
Death PlaceBurke County, North Carolina
Marr Date1792
Marr PlaceBurke County, North Carolina