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Descendants of Zachariah JORDAN (2 Generations) Generation No. 1
1. Zachariah1 JORDAN was born Abt. 1785 in SC or GA, and died Bef. 1830 in Bedford County, TN. He married Tabitha STOKES 1807 in Athens, Clarke County, GA, daughter of George STOKES and Susannah McALPIN. She was born 1790 in Clarke County, Georgia, and died October 15, 1875 in Henderson County, TN. Notes for Zachariah JORDAN: 03/08/1999 From the book "Cemetery Records of Bedford County, Tennessee" by Helen Crawford Marsh: "Marsh Cemetery - In 1975, all markers were standing and graves intact. Later after the sub-division of this farm once owned by the Jordan and Marsh families, events were set into motion that has resulted in the demise of this graveyard. Little is left of the original today. A Memorial Marker has been placed by descendants in the churchyard at New Bethel Baptist Church nearby, which was built on part of the Marsh land, once owned by Michael and Elizabeth (Landing) Marsh, natives of Hertford and Gates Counties, North Carolina. Members of the Zachariah Jordan family are buried in this graveyard in graves once marked by native field stones." We believe this is where Jachariah Jordan is buried. More About Zachariah JORDAN: Burial: Marsh Cemetery, Bedford County, TN Census: 1820, Bedford County, TN Moved To: Abt. 1810, To Bedford County, TN Notes for Tabitha STOKES: 02/25/1999 "Tabitha Jordon" was enumerated in Beford County, Tn in 1830, pg. 51 as follows: 0143-1000101 which would translate to 1 male 5-10, 4 males 10-15, 3 males 15-20, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 20-30 and Tabitha 40-50. "Tibitha Jourdon" was enumerated in Bedford County, TN in 1840, pg. 63 as follows: 01012-00100001 which would translate to 1 male 5-10, 1 male 15-20, 2 males 20-30, 1 female 10-15, and Tabitha 50-60. In the 1850 Henderson County census she is living with her son "Ethorn" and his family. Her age is listed as 60 which is probably accurate. Could not locate Tabitha in the 1860 Tennessee census.
02/26/1999 In the 1870 Henderson County census, Tabitha is living with two of the children of Ethorn S. Jordan, who is now deceased. She stated that her occupation: Keep House. More About Tabitha STOKES: Census 1: 1830, Bedford County, TN Census 2: 1840, Bedford County, TN Census 3: 1850, Henderson County, TN Moved To: Bet. 1840 - 1845, To Henderson County, TN
Children of Zachariah JORDAN and Tabitha STOKES are: + 2 i. Alsa/Ailsy F.2 JORDAN, born Abt. 1809 in Georgia. 3 ii. (Girl) JORDAN, born Abt. 1810. + 4 iii. Zachariah R. JORDAN, born July 1811 in Bedford County, Tennessee; died July 28, 1859 in Henderson County, TN. + 5 iv. Andrew Jackson JORDAN, born Abt. 1814 in Bedford County, Tennessee. + 6 v. Jefferson F. JORDAN, born Abt. 1816 in Bedford County, Tennessee. + 7 vi. Winston William JORDAN I, born May 05, 1818 in Bedford County, Tennessee; died April 10, 1891 in Henderson County, TN. + 8 vii. Ethorn/Ephriam S. JORDAN, born Abt. 1820 in Tennessee. + 9 viii. William J. JORDAN, born Abt. 1825 in Tennessee.
Generation No. 2
2. Alsa/Ailsy F.2 JORDAN (Zachariah1) was born Abt. 1809 in Georgia1. He married (1) Mary JOHNSON July 08, 1841 in Madison County, TN2. She died Abt. 1844. He married (2) Jane URSERY November 27, 1845 in Madison County, TN3. She was born Abt. 1828 in North Carolina4. More About Alsa/Ailsy F. JORDAN: Census 1: October 30, 1850, Madison County, TN Census 2: 1860, Henderson County, TN Moved To: Bef. 1841, To Madison County, TN Occupation: 1850, Farmer Notes for Jane URSERY: 02/26/1999 On the 1870 Henderson County census she is listed as Mary (47) and from TN. This could be a new wife or she was using her other given name.
Child of Alsa/Ailsy JORDAN and Mary JOHNSON is: 10 i. Zachariah3 JORDAN, born Abt. 1843.
Children of Alsa/Ailsy JORDAN and Jane URSERY are: 11 i. Mahala A.3 JORDAN, born Abt. 1847 in Madison County, TN. She married Jonathan M. URSERY January 13, 1869 in Madison County, TN5. 12 ii. Elvira Jane "Abigale" JORDAN, born Abt. 1848 in Madison County, TN. 13 iii. John W. JORDAN, born Abt. 1850 in Madison County, TN. 14 iv. Martha JORDAN, born Abt. 1854. Notes for Martha JORDAN: 02/26/1999 Martha Jordan (16) was not enumerated in 1860, but was in 1870. 15 v. Madison JORDAN, born Abt. 1855 in Tennessee. 16 vi. William F. JORDAN, born Abt. 1858 in Tennessee. 17 vii. Frances JORDAN, born Abt. 1864.
4. Zachariah R.2 JORDAN (Zachariah1) was born July 1811 in Bedford County, Tennessee, and died July 28, 1859 in Henderson County, TN6. He married Sarah (Jordan). She was born Abt. 1820 in NC. Notes for Zachariah R. JORDAN: 02/25/1999 On the 1840 Henderson County census, pg. 342 he was enumerated as Zechariah Jourdon with: 30001-1001, 3 males 0-5, 1 female 0-5. On the 1850 Henderson County census, pg. 49, family #305, taken on October 4, 1850 in District #6 he gives his age as 36. We have is age at 39 and born in 1811. 02/26/1999 His gravestone at the Nebo Cemetery reads: Z. R. Jorden. More About Zachariah R. JORDAN: Burial: Nebo Cemetery, Henderson County, TN Census: October 04, 1850, Henderson County, TN Moved To: Bef. 1840, Henderson County, TN More About Sarah (Jordan): Census: 1860, Henderson County, TN
Children of Zachariah JORDAN and Sarah (Jordan) are: 18 i. William3 JORDAN, born Abt. 1836 in Tennessee. 19 ii. Andrew JORDAN, born Abt. 1837 in Tennessee. 20 iii. Isaac N. JORDAN, born Abt. 1838 in Tennessee. 21 iv. Mary J. JORDAN, born Abt. 1840 in Henderson County, TN. 22 v. Thomas Harrison JORDAN, born Abt. 1841 in Henderson County, TN. 23 vi. Needham Carrol JORDAN, born Abt. 1842 in Henderson County, TN. 24 vii. Ephram (Ethan) S. JORDAN, born Abt. 1843 in Henderson County, TN; died April 06, 1931 in Lamar County, TX. Notes for Ephram (Ethan) S. JORDAN: 02/25/1999 On the 1850 Henderson County census he was enumerated as Athens T. Jordan. More About Ephram (Ethan) S. JORDAN: Burial: April 07, 1931, Woodard Cemetery, Lamar County, TX 25 viii. Zachariah JORDAN, born Abt. 1844 in Henderson County, TN. He married Martha Ann HOLMES; born in NC. More About Zachariah JORDAN: Occupation: 1870, Farmer 26 ix. Tabitha J. JORDAN, born Abt. 1845 in Henderson County, TN. 27 x. Sarah A. JORDAN, born Abt. 1849 in Henderson County, TN. 28 xi. Hariett D. JORDAN, born Abt. 1850 in Henderson County, TN. 29 xii. Martha L. JORDAN, born Abt. 1852 in Henderson County, TN. 30 xiii. Amada D. V. JORDAN, born Abt. 1857 in Henderson County, TN.
5. Andrew Jackson2 JORDAN (Zachariah1) was born Abt. 1814 in Bedford County, Tennessee. He married Martha URSERY/ESSARY Abt. 1834 in Bedford County, Tennessee. She was born Abt. 1817 in North Carolina7. Notes for Andrew Jackson JORDAN: 04/27/1999 From the Bedford County Deed book, pg. 341, written February 22, 1839: Jackson Jordan To Jefferson F. Jordan. Deed undivided. I Jackson Jordan have this day bargained and sold and do hereby transfer and convey to Jefferson F. Jordan and his heirs forever for the consideration of the sum of one hundred and ten dollars to me in hand paid, all my right Title Interest and claim in and to a certain tract or parcel of Land Situate, lying and being in the State of Tennessee, Bedford County, and District M 18 eighteen containing by estimation two hundred acres -- this same more or less -- this same being the land whereon Zachariah Jordan dec'd formerly lived -- and whereon Tabitha Jordan now lives -- adjoining the lands of P. I. Doty on the South and James Gambill on the East & Moses Cheves on the North & Thomas Moore on the West in which said Tract of Land. I the said Jackson Jordan have an undivided interest of one sixth part, which said Interest -- I do hereby bargain and sell to the said Jefferson F. Jordan, his heirs & assigns, forever. I do convenant and agree to the said Jefferson F. Jordan his heirs & @ that will warrant and forever defend, the right and Title of said land and every part thereof of my undivided interest thereto, against the Lawfull claim or claims of me my heirs or Executors or Administrators & from & against all persons whatsoever claiming the same. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 18th day of February, 1839. Jackson Jordan <seal> State of Tennessee| Bedford County | Personally appeared before me William D. Orr, Clerk of Bedord County Court, Jacson Jordan, the within named bargainor with whom I am personally aiquainted -- and who acknowledges that he Executed the withing deed for the purposes therein contained. Witness my hand at office this 19th day of Feb'y, 1839. Willaim D. Orr, Clerk Registered Feb'y 22nd, 1839 Andrew Vannoy, reg'or of B.C.
02/16/1999 He lived in Madison County in the 1840 census enumeration. On the 1850 census of Madison County, District #13, taken on Octobert 28, 1850 he was listed as Jackson Jordan (36) with his wife Martha and 9 children. Martha could not read or write. He was not in the 1860 census of Madison County. 02/16/1999 A. J. Jordan bought from Samuel Lancaster on 02/09/1850 (Filed 12/03/1851) 354 acres on Forked Deer River in Madison County. He also bought 394 acres on same date but filed on 02/25/1850. He was still buying and selling property up to 1855.
More About Andrew Jackson JORDAN: Census: October 28, 1950, Madison County, TN Deed Records: February 22, 1839, to Jefferson F. Jordan his 1/6 interest in land in Bedord County, Tennessee Moved To: Bef. 1840, To Madison County, TN Notes for Martha URSERY/ESSARY: 09/16/1998 I do not believe her last name was Useny as stated on Henry and Mary (Jordan) Houston's biography. She was Mary's mother. In searching the Social Security Database of deaths there has never been a Useny, therefore I believe her name was mistyped or no spelling was ever known. Most likely her name was Essary, Ussery, Ursery, or some variation of that spelling. There were Essary, Ursery and Usery people living in Madison County at that time. More About Martha URSERY/ESSARY: Census: October 28, 1850, Madison County, TN
Children of Andrew JORDAN and Martha URSERY/ESSARY are: 31 i. Martha J.3 JORDAN, born Abt. 1835 in Bedford County, Tennessee. More About Martha J. JORDAN: Census: October 28, 1850, Henderson County, TN 32 ii. Mary A. JORDAN, born August 26, 1838 in Bedford County, Tennessee; died September 12, 1905 in Lancaster, Dallas Co. Texas8. She married Henry Wilson HOUSTON February 08, 1853 in Tennessee; born July 06, 1833 in Madison Co, Tennessee9; died November 18, 1899 in Lancaster, Dallas Co. Texas10. Notes for Mary A. JORDAN: 10/16/1998 On her grave marker in Wheatland Cemetery, Dallas, Texas, it gives her birth date as August 26, 1838, which would make her 5 years younger than Henry and only 14 1/2 years of age when they married. 11/07/2000 Their common grave marker has her middle initial as M. She is listed as Mary M. Houston. Why? On the 1850 census for Madison County (Pg. 663, family #601) she is 12 years old and her name is Mary A. Jordan. On the 1860 census for Rusk County (House @1404, dated August 7, 1860) she is listed as M. A. Houston, age 22 with her husband H. W. Houston, and children M. S. (age 5) from TN, S. I. (age 3), from Ark., and A.S. (age 9/12) from Texas. In the article published in "History of Dallas County" she is listed as"... Mary A. Jordan, a native of Tennessee..." More About Mary A. JORDAN: Burial: Wheatland Cemetery, Dallas, Texas Census: October 28, 1850, Madison County, TN More About Henry Wilson HOUSTON: Burial: Wheatland Cemetery, Dallas, Texas Census 1: September 10, 1850, Henderson County, TN Census 2: August 07, 1860, Rusk County, TX Census 3: 1880, Dallas County, TX Moved To: 1856, To Rusk County, Texas Occupation: August 07, 1860, Waggonier (Wagoner) 33 iii. Tabitha A. JORDAN, born Abt. 1840 in Bedford County, Tennessee. 34 iv. Sarah B. JORDAN, born Abt. 1842. 35 v. Eliza A. JORDAN, born 1843 in Tennessee; died 1922 in Dallas, Dallas County, TX. She married William NiX; born 1840 in Tennessee11; died 1913 in Dallas, Dallas County, TX12. More About Eliza A. JORDAN: Burial: Wheatland Cemetery, Dallas County, Texas 36 vi. Fanny JORDAN, born Abt. 1844. 37 vii. Andrew J. "Arch" JORDAN, born Abt. 1846. 38 viii. William T. H. JORDAN, born Abt. 1848. 39 ix. Milas F. JORDAN, born Abt. 1849 in Madison County, Tennessee. More About Milas F. JORDAN: Census: 1850, Madison County, TN
6. Jefferson F.2 JORDAN (Zachariah1) was born Abt. 1816 in Bedford County, Tennessee. He married Nancy A. (Jordan). She was born Abt. 1819 in Tennessee. More About Jefferson F. JORDAN: Census: November 29, 1850, Bedford County, TN Occupation: 1850, Laborer
Children of Jefferson JORDAN and Nancy (Jordan) are: 40 i. Zachariah S.3 JORDAN, born Abt. 1844 in Bedford County, Tennessee. 41 ii. Penilla JORDAN, born Abt. 1846 in Bedford County, Tennessee. 42 iii. Elizabeth JORDAN, born Abt. 1848 in Bedford County, Tennessee. 43 iv. Mary L. JORDAN, born 1850 in Bedford County, Tennessee.
7. Winston William2 JORDAN I (Zachariah1) was born May 05, 1818 in Bedford County, Tennessee13, and died April 10, 1891 in Henderson County, TN13. He married Martha W. "Patsy" SMITH13 in Bedford County, TN. She was born August 24, 1814 in North Carolina14, and died May 06, 1894 in Henderson County, TN. More About Winston William JORDAN I: Burial: Jordan Cemetery, Hendeson County, TN Census 1: 1840, Bedford County, Tennessee Census 2: 1850, Henderson County, TN Census 3: 1860, Henderson County, TN Census 4: June 12, 1880, Henderson County, TN Moved To: Bet. 1840 - 1850, To Henderson County, TN Occupation: 1850, Farmer More About Martha W. "Patsy" SMITH: Burial: Jordan Cemetery, Hendeson County, TN
Children of Winston JORDAN and Martha SMITH are: 44 i. M. Jefferson3 JORDAN, born Abt. 1839 in Bedford County, Tennessee. 45 ii. Winston William JORDAN II, born Abt. 1841 in Bedford County, Tennessee14. 46 iii. Randolph M. JORDAN, born April 12, 1844 in Tennessee; died April 12, 1925 in Lexington, Henderson County, TN15. He married Melvina (Jordan); died January 1879 in Henderson County, TN. More About Melvina (Jordan): Burial: Mt. Zion Cemetery, Henderson County, TN 47 iv. M. Jane JORDAN, born Abt. 1846 in Tennessee. 48 v. Zachariah A. JORDAN16, born June 13, 1849 in Henderson County, TN; died December 25, 1849 in Henderson County, TN. More About Zachariah A. JORDAN: Burial: Jordan Cemetery, Hendeson County, TN 49 vi. Tennessee A. "Tenni" JORDAN, born Abt. 1855 in Henderson County, TN.
8. Ethorn/Ephriam S.2 JORDAN (Zachariah1) was born Abt. 1820 in Tennessee. He married Winnie N. (Jordan). She was born Abt. 1827 in Tennessee, and died Bet. 1852 - 1860 in Henderson County, TN. Notes for Ethorn/Ephriam S. JORDAN: from: dig4kin@aol.com 1/28/2000: No, I don't know much about Jackson Jordan. I have been corresponding with a descendant of Ephraim's and she sent me a copy of a letter that was written by a lady named Pat Marks. I guess Pat Marks is also descended from Ephraim, but Julie doesn't know her either or even know if she is still living. Julie has sent a letter to her in hopes she can find out more. Sandra Here is the letter: The comments in parenthesis were inserted by Julie. Dated February 26, 1982 ". . . so next week I'll get back to the family tree. Was wondering if you have ever heard that Granpa Jordan's mother's maiden name was Urusery. Have heard from two people that was her maiden name. Trying to find if it is true. That was Aunt Ivy Jordan's married name. Have you ever heard of Bunk Jordan, Wash Jordan, Sid Jordan or Mealy Jordan. Someone wrote and told me they are Josh Jordan's children. Josh Jordan was Grandpa Ephram's brother [Do you have any record of a Josh Jordan as a son of Zachariah R. and Sarah?]. He also had a brother by the name of Needham. Have you heard of them. Also a Jack Jordan [Andrew Jackson?] whose hair was white on one side and black on the other [funky!]. Fate and Delores Jordan [who?], they have a daughter by the name of Vila Mae and a son. Don't know his name. Who is Aunt Dovie Adams? Is she Grandpa Ephram's sister? Estus Williams [daughter of Robert Elihu Jordan - Robert E.B. Jordan (b. Feb. 1876) in your records] gave me the information. Do you know if Grandpa Ephram had a brother by the name of Jack [Hasn't she already made mention of Jack?]? Estus said that Grandpa Ephram's middle name was "Scroug" or "Scraug". Estus said in her letter that she visited a Needham Jordan in Jackson, Tennessee in 1923 or 1922. She said Needham was about her fathers age at the time [Robert Elihu Jordan was born in Feb. 1876]. Have you heard of a Meedie or Meadie Jordan? I would like to have pictures of your grandpa and grandma for the book. Do you have any old pictures of Grandma and Grandpa Ephram Jordan? If you do would you get a copy for us. I sent Cleeta [no idea who this is] some negatives I had athat were in Mom's things. Her friend is going to develop them for us. I'll get a copy, Cleeta will get a copy and a copy for the book. Wrote to Mrs. Tony Booth [don't know who this is either] in Paris. Haven't heard from her yet. Wrote to Mrs. Walker Devlin in Deport, Texas. She wrote back, she gave me the address of the lady in Paris, Texas (Mrs. Booth) also a picture of Grandpa & Grandma's Jordan's grave. Grandpa [Ephram] 1846 -1931 and Grandma [Betty] 1848 - 1925. . . ." 2000/01/12 From Donoghue's web site:
"I Remember" By H. J. Bolen Henderson County Times January 28, 1981 I wish to write an account of my memories of one of the earlier communities of Henderson County, Tenn. By the early 1840’s Farmville, in the northern section of the county, was well settled by some of the country’s finest people. Among the early settlers, we find such names as the Owens, the Mossers, the Jordans, the Morgans, the Dabbs, the Cozarts, the Walkers, the Cullivers, and others. A Mr. Terry Weaver operated a general store, and the Mr. Culliver, above, operated a large mercantile establishment. A saloon, or grocery, as they were then called, were operated by Therrell Brothers, Eph Jordan, and J. I. Hester.
More About Ethorn/Ephriam S. JORDAN: Census 1: October 03, 1850, Henderson County, TN Census 2: 1860, Henderson County, TN Occupation: 1850, Farmer Notes for Winnie N. (Jordan): 02/25/1999 Winnie is not listed in the 1860 Henderson County census.
Children of Ethorn/Ephriam JORDAN and Winnie (Jordan) are: 50 i. Zachariah T.3 JORDAN, born Abt. 1846. 51 ii. James W. JORDAN, born Abt. 1848. 52 iii. Amanda J. JORDAN, born February 26, 1852 in Henderson County, TN17; died April 11, 1924 in Huron, Henderson County, Tennessee18. She married HOLMES. 53 iv. Tabitha E. JORDAN, born Abt. 1851.
9. William J.2 JORDAN (Zachariah1) was born Abt. 1825 in Tennessee. He married Amanda (Jordan). She was born Abt. 1840 in Tennessee. More About William J. JORDAN: Census: 1860, Henderson County, TN
Children of William JORDAN and Amanda (Jordan) are: 54 i. Nancy J.3 JORDAN, born Abt. 1855 in Henderson County, TN. Notes for Nancy J. JORDAN: 02/25/1999
55 ii. Ethron S. JORDAN, born Abt. 1859 in Henderson County, TN. Notes for Ethron S. JORDAN: 02/24/1999 On the 1860 Henderson County Census Amada Jordan, Nancy J. Jordan and E. S. Jordan, Jr. were all enumerated with William Jordan. We asssume that Amanda is his wife as she has more children by him by the 1870 census. On major discrepancy is that E. S. is listed as Jr. in 1860 and as Ethron in 1870. E. S. Sr. had lost his wife about the time Ethron S. was born. Just need to keep this as an open item. 56 iii. Lutisha JORDAN, born Abt. 1861 in Henderson County, TN. 57 iv. William R. JORDAN, born Abt. 1866 in Henderson County, TN.
Endnotes
1. 1860 Federal Census - Henderson County, TN, pg 30, family # 175. 2. Madison County Tennessee Marriages (1838-1871), Vol. II, (1838-1847), pg. 17, His name was recorded as Alscy Jordon. 3. Madison County Tennessee Marriages (1838-1871), Vol. II, (1838-1847), pg. 41, His name was recorded as Alsey Jordon. 4. 1860 Federal Census - Henderson County, TN, pg. 30, family # 175. 5. Madison County Tennessee Marriages (1838-1871), Microfiche. 6. Nebo Cemetery, Henderson County, Tennessee. 7. 1880 Federal Census Dallas County, Texas. 8. Tombstone @ Wheatland Cemetery, Dallas, Texas. 9. Mary A. (Jordan) Houston, Houston Family Bible. 10. Tombstone @ Wheatland Cemetery, Dallas, Texas. 11. Tombstone in Wheatland Cemetery 12. Tombstone @ Wheatland Cemetery, Dallas, Texas. 13. Tombstone Inscription - Jordan Cemetery, Henderson County, TN. 14. 1860 Federal Census - Henderson County, TN, pg. 148, family # 961. 15. Death Certificate. 16. Tombstone Inscription - Jordan Cemetery, Henderson County, TN. 17. 1860 Federal Census - Henderson County, TN, pg. 90, family # 551. 18. Death Certificate. Houston Index |
