William Blackwood, Sr.

Gender: Male

Birth: 1706 Londonderry, , Ulster, Ireland

Marriage: 1728 Londonberry, , Ulster, Ireland

Death: June 9 1774 Orange, North Carolina, USA

Father: Charles Blackwood Mother: Agnes Hunter

Wife: Elizabeth Craig

Children:

Mary Elizabeth Blackwood William Blackwood

22 iii. William W. CRAIG, born on 18 Nov 1773, New Hope, Orange Co., NC; married Mary 'Polly' Elizabeth BLACKWOOD, on 15 Nov 1797; died on 13 Oct 1840, Maury County, Tennessee.

Place of Burial: New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Chapel Hill, Orange, NC, USA Birth: 1706 Londonderry,Ulster,,Ireland Death: June 9, 1774 (68) Orange, North Carolina, United States Immediate Family:

Son of Charles Blackwood and Agnes Hunter Husband of Elizabeth Craige Father of John Blackwood; Jennie Blackwood; Annie Blackwood; Martha Johnston; James Blackwood; Mary Blackwood; WILLIAM BLACKWOOD, II; Margaret Blackwood; Mary Blackwood; John Blackwood; James Johnston; John Johnston and Margaret Blackwood

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William Blackwood (son of Charles Blackwood and Agnes Hunter) was born Abt. 08 Aug 1706 in Glencairn, Dunfine, Scotland, and died 09 Jun 1774 in Orange county, NC.He married Elizabeth Craig on 1732 in Londonerry, Ireland, daughter of Thomas Craig and Helen Gray.

Includes NotesNotes for William Blackwood: The name Blackwood originated in the Black Woods of Lanarkshire, Scotland (The Blackwood Trace). The clan is affiliated with the Clan McDonald and the tartan colors are thos of the Clan McDonald. First generation "Blackwood" from Scotland were knights and land barons. Their land was taken from themm as a result of the England-Scotland Treaty.The Blackwood clan was relocated to Ireland against their will. They left Ireland for America due to the ethnic and religious persicution tat was occuring at that time. It should also be noted here that the "Polk" family lands were also taken from them during this same time period. The Pold family's name was originally "Pollack", but it was changed in order to escape from the King of Englnad during the England-Scotland wars.The Polk family were knights and land barrons, too.In America, Polk family members became law makers in the early years of the country and one Polk family member James Knox Polk, became President of the United States.The Polk family was instrumental in establishing laws for both the Arkansas and Oklahoma Territories.Cumberland Polk, who married into the Backwood family was a Confederate during the Civil War and he was run out of Arkansas for killing Yanks after the war. There is reason to believe, but confirmation not proven, that William J. Blackwood, who married Rebecca kesterson and began the Blackwood family branch in Arkansas, was sired by James Blackwood, one of the firest Blackwoods that came over to the colonies from Scotland.James Blackwood eventually established his home in North Carolina, but his son, William J. Blackwood went to TN and then, to AR. More research will be needed to confirm this theory. Willaim and Betsy Blackwood came to America about 1741 along with the william Craig family (brother of Betsy Craig-Blackwood) Researchers have indicated that their arrical int he colonies was via the ship, George & Ann, landing on Monomay island, south of Barnstable, MA and that the families first went to PA, where a large number of Irish-Scorch settlers first began life in the New World.there are also some suggestions of a NJ, none of which have been proven. Due to the French and Indian Wars, William Blackwood moved his family to VA in a winter so cold thqt they drove their teams and wagons down frozen rivers.The Blackwood family did not stay in VA because their religiouys beliefs wre not tolerated by the established Anglican curch of that colony.Therefore, abt 1752, they moved to Orange Co., NC a distinctive Scotch-Irish settled County. Due to colonial records beingsketchy, the specific town or township where William and his family initially took up residence in PA is unknown.However, upon arrival in NC, William was granted a land patent by Granville, first in 1754, and two others in 1759.After moving to NC, William Blackwood purchased land near Eno, Orange Co., 7 miles north of Hillsboro, NC on Buffalo Creek.He lived the rest of his life in Ornage Co. and he is buried at eh New Hope Presbyterian church Cemetary, New Hop, Ornage Coi., NC. More About William Blackwood: Burial: Unknown, New Hope Presbyterian Churc h Cemetary, Orange Co., NC. Christening: 11 Aug 1706, Glencairn, Scotland. More About William Blackwood and Elizabeth Craig: Marriage: 1732, Londonerry, Ireland. Children of William Blackwood and Elizabeth Craig are:

+James Blackwood, b. 1732, Ireland, d. 1810.

   John Blackwood, b. Abt. 1740, Greene Co., TN/AL, d. Bef. 15 Aug 1789, Greene Co., TN.

   Martha Blackwood, b. Abt. 1732, Northern Ireland, d. Aft. 1790, Orange Co., NC.

   Mary Blackwood, b. Abt. 1745, Orand Co, NC, d. Bef. Feb 1817.

   Jennett Blackwood, b., Orange Co., NC, d. date unknown.

   Elizabeth Blackwood, d. date unknown.

   Ann Blackwood, b., Orange Co., NC, d. date unknown.

   William Blackwood, Jr., b. Abt. 1747, Pennsylvania, d. date unknown.

   Margaret Blackwood, d. date unknown.

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http://dogsnc.org/forumThread.php?th=22&sd=D (continued) About 1740 Gilbert Strayhorn came to Haw Fields. Here the Craigs, the Blackwoods, the Kirklands, the Freelands, and perhaps the Mebanes, the Tates, the Harts, The Nelsons, the Mitchells, the Johnstons were among the early settlers. The Craigs, the Blackwoods, the Kirklands and perhaps the Freelands came across the Atlantic together, and, settling first in Pennsylvania, removed to North Carolina, passing through Virginia in the dead of winter, crossing its streams on ice. They reached Haw Fields about 1736-40. These families were connected with the first church at Haw Fields - the embryo of Orange Presbytery. (Cited from Rev. Mr. David I. Craig of Reidsville in his History of New Hope Church, 1891).

On the East side of the land on which they settled was an elevation known as "The Blackwoods' Mountain".

In Rev. Craig's History of New Hope, he states, "William Blackwood, like Gilbert Strayhorn and William Craig, was one of the Patiarchs of New Hope and he was the rich man of the congregation in his day. It is said his lands were four miles in extent from east to west, from near Robson's old mill to the old road leading from Chapel Hill to Hillsboro.

A story is told of him which illustrates the sturdy Scotch character and customs of that historical period: When either John Craig of Charles Johnson asked him for his daughter in marriage, falling back upon the customs of Scotland, he said to the young man, "I have a thousand acres of land, besides other property to give to my daughter, and have you an equal amount to start with her?" The young man had to answer - "No!" and the consent to the marriage was refused.". The wedding took place a few months later and William "pouted" for a while according to Rev. Craigs account of the events.

William Blackwood's will dated October 8, 1772 divided his estate between his wife and children. Charles Wilson Johnston and John Craig were Executors of the Will. He further requested in his Will that his Wife, Elizabeth, live with his son William to whom he favored in his legacies "after his debts were paid".

Prior to the Declaration of Independence, William and his son William, were frequently called upon to be a Juror in judgement of other citizens, he was an Overseer of Roads. From Orange County Court records from that period: He was called upon to layout a road ". . . from where Alexander Mebane lives to John Woody's Ferry on Hico River". He was also assigned by the court to be Overseer for designated people for various reasons.

Records of land transactions as documented by Deeds Register William Churton, show the Grant of 480 acres from the Earl of Granville to William Blackwood in 1755 (Orange County Deed Book 1, Page 58). Another transaction for the sale and transfer of 640 acres was documented by Mr Churton on December 12, 1759 as a sale from the Earl of Granville to William Blackwood. It is not known if the transactions were to the senior William Blackwood or to his son, William Blackwood. About the same time, Orange County land records indicate that William Blackwood obtained land from John Stroud Jr. on 12 November 1754 (Deed Book 1, Page 41) and from Richard Caswell on 9 June 1756 (Deed Book 1, Page 155). Elizabeth "Betsy" CRAIGE and William BLACKWOOD Sr were married in 1728 in Londonderry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. William's dates and place of death furnished by Mrs. Eleanor McCauley Worley, 4339 Patrick Road, Sunbury, Ohio 43074 for "Index of NC Ancestors", Vol II-1984.

   Notes for WILLIAM BLACKWOOD, JR: from Jeanine McNeill

   Records of land transaction as documented by Deeds Register William Churton, show the sale

   and transfer of 640 acres as a sale from the Earl of Granville to William Blackwood. It is not known if the transactions were to the senior William Blackwood or to his son , William Blackwood.

   Notes for WILLIAM BLACKWOOD, JR.: from Patrick C Conway

   William, the Patriarch, was born in Scotland about 1689-90. He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Craige, a sister of William Craige, in Ireland. It is believed that the Blackwoods and Craiges came to America together on the ship, George and Ann but I have no confirmation as I have not, as yet, located the George and Ann's passenger list. As did the Craiges, the Blackwoods first settled in Pennsylvania, probably all together at the same time, then moved to North Carolina to the Hawfields before removing to New Hope. William served as a paymaster during the Revolution (DAR Patriot Index).

   William was the 'rich man' of the New Hope Church congregation. It is said that his lands were four miles from east to west. According to "Orange County, 1752-1952", William Blackwood's grant on Buffalo Creek was entered in the Land Grant Office in 1752. In the deed Records he bought 325 acres and premises on Oldfield Creek and the waters of New Hope Creek on 11/12/1754. Just to the east of these lands is quite an elevation which has always been known as "Blackwood Mountain" and there is a village in that area named Blackwood. I have personally visited the town and the mountain but didn't have time to do any research. That's another area I intend to spend some time in soon.

   The story is told of him which illustrates the sturdy Scot character and customs of the time. When either John Craig or Charles Johnston asked him for his daughter's hand in marriage, falling back on the customs of Scotland, he said to the young man, "I have a thousand acres of land, besides other property, to give to my daughter, and have you and equal amount to start with her?". The young man had to answer, "no.", and consent to the marriage was refused. It was not of concern to the youngsters though as Mill Day soon came around and William's daughter had to go, but she did not return, for a conspiracy had been concocted by the young couple and the wedding was over. The old man was beaten and had the "pouts" for weeks but, perhaps remembering his own sins, he sent for his children to come home and gave them his blessing as well as a portion of land.

   Story of Mill Day excerpted from Rev. D. I. Craig's "History of New Hope Church".

   ***** END Patrick Conway 

Marriage Information:
William married Elizabeth 'Betsy' CRAIGE-[268] [MRIN:142], daughter of CRAIGE-[2831] and Unknown, about 1728 in Ireland. (Elizabeth 'Betsy' CRAIGE-[268] was born in 1714 in Londondary, Ireland 95.)
View Tree for William BlackwoodWilliam Blackwood (b. Abt. 08 Aug 1706, d. 09 Jun 1774) William Blackwood (son of Charles Blackwood and Agnes Hunter) was born Abt. 08 Aug 1706 in Glencairn, Dunfine, Scotland, and died 09 Jun 1774 in Orange county, NC. He married Elizabeth Craig on 1732 in Londonerry, Ireland, daughter of Thomas Craig and Helen Gray.

Includes NotesNotes for William Blackwood:

The name Blackwood originated in the Black Woods of Lanarkshire, Scotland (The Blackwood Trace). The clan is affiliated with the Clan McDonald and the tartan colors are thos of the Clan McDonald. First generation "Blackwood" from Scotland were knights and land barons. Their land was taken from themm as a result of the England-Scotland Treaty. The Blackwood clan was relocated to Ireland against their will. They left Ireland for America due to the ethnic and religious persicution tat was occuring at that time. It should also be noted here that the "Polk" family lands were also taken from them during this same time period.

The Pold family's name was originally "Pollack", but it was changed in order to escape from the King of Englnad during the England-Scotland wars. The Polk family were knights and land barrons, too. In America, Polk family members became law makers in the early years of the country and one Polk family member James Knox Polk, became President of the United States. The Polk family was instrumental in establishing laws for both the Arkansas and Oklahoma Territories. Cumberland Polk, who married into the Backwood family was a Confederate during the Civil War and he was run out of Arkansas for killing Yanks after the war.

There is reason to believe, but confirmation not proven, that William J. Blackwood, who married Rebecca kesterson and began the Blackwood family branch in Arkansas, was sired by James Blackwood, one of the firest Blackwoods that came over to the colonies from Scotland. James Blackwood eventually established his home in North Carolina, but his son, William J. Blackwood went to TN and then, to AR. More research will be needed to confirm this theory.

Willaim and Betsy Blackwood came to America about 1741 along with the william Craig family (brother of Betsy Craig-Blackwood) Researchers have indicated that their arrical int he colonies was via the ship, George & Ann, landing on Monomay island, south of Barnstable, MA and that the families first went to PA, where a large number of Irish-Scorch settlers first began life in the New World. there are also some suggestions of a NJ, none of which have been proven. Due to the French and Indian Wars, William Blackwood moved his family to VA in a winter so cold thqt they drove their teams and wagons down frozen rivers. The Blackwood family did not stay in VA because their religiouys beliefs wre not tolerated by the established Anglican curch of that colony. Therefore, abt 1752, they moved to Orange Co., NC a distinctive Scotch-Irish settled County.

Due to colonial records being sketchy, the specific town or township where William and his family initially took up residence in PA is unknown. However, upon arrival in NC, William was granted a land patent by Granville, first in 1754, and two others in 1759. After moving to NC, William Blackwood purchased land near Eno, Orange Co., 7 miles north of Hillsboro, NC on Buffalo Creek. He lived the rest of his life in Ornage Co. and he is buried at eh New Hope Presbyterian church Cemetary, New Hop, Ornage Coi., NC.

More About William Blackwood: Burial: Unknown, New Hope Presbyterian Churc h Cemetary, Orange Co., NC. Christening: 11 Aug 1706, Glencairn, Scotland.

More About William Blackwood and Elizabeth Craig: Marriage: 1732, Londonerry, Ireland.

Children of William Blackwood and Elizabeth Craig are:

   +James Blackwood, b. 1732, Ireland, d. 1810.

   John Blackwood, b. Abt. 1740, Greene Co., TN/AL, d. Bef. 15 Aug 1789, Greene Co., TN.

   Martha Blackwood, b. Abt. 1732, Northern Ireland, d. Aft. 1790, Orange Co., NC.

   Mary Blackwood, b. Abt. 1745, Orand Co, NC, d. Bef. Feb 1817.

   Jennett Blackwood, b., Orange Co., NC, d. date unknown.

   Elizabeth Blackwood, d. date unknown.

   Ann Blackwood, b., Orange Co., NC, d. date unknown.

   William Blackwood, Jr., b. Abt. 1747, Pennsylvania, d. date unknown.

   Margaret Blackwood, d. date unknown.

Surname: BLACKWOOD Descendants of William BLACKWOOD Sr. - 30 DEC 1998 William BLACKWOOD Sr. was born in 1706 in Londonderry, Ulster County, Ireland. He joined the Presbyterian between 1747 and 1772 in Orange County, NC. He signed a will on 8 OCT 1772 in Orange County, NC.1 He died on 9 JUN 1774 in Orange County, NC. He had an estate probated after JUL 1774 in Orange County, NC.2 William BLACKWOOD Sr. was married to Elizabeth CRAIGE before 1731 in Londonderry, Ulster County, Ireland. Elizabeth CRAIGE3 was born before 30 NOV 1716. She died after 8 OCT 1772 in Orange County, NC. William BLACKWOOD Sr. and Elizabeth CRAIGE had the following children:

[reasons I think these are John's parents: John's first son, William --after his father = tradition, Irish and Scottish-- John's oldest girl, Elizabeth, after his mother. siblings would be - my injection]: I. William, Jr. (1732, Orange Co., NC -- d after 11/23/1829, Orange Co., NC) m Margaret King II.Martha (ab 1733, Orange Co., NC -- d after 1790, Orange Co., NC) m Charles Wilson JOHNSTON III. James BLACKWOOD was born about 1734 in Ireland. He died on 28 MAR 1810 in Gaston County, NC. m Anna THOMPSON IV. John BLACKWOOD was born about 1735 -- my JOHN? -- no other info V. Mary BLACKWOOD was born about 1744.married to Private John CRAIG VI. Ann BLACKWOOD was born about 1750. m James MORROW VII. Jennett BLACKWOOD was born about 1753.married to ALLEN. VIII. Elizabeth BLACKWOOD was born after 1754. Prepared by: Richard Floyd Pickett 242 Barter Drive NE Abingdon, Virginia 24210-2918 540-676-0355 rfpickett@naxs.com http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Orange?read=976 SOURCES 1. Orange County, NC Will Book. Book A, pages 129-131. 2. Ibid. Book A, page 129-131. 3. Rev. David Irwin Craig, "History of New Hope Church". 4. Orange County, NC. Tax List 1779, Orange County, NC. Transcribed from microfilm C.073.70001 by Elizabeth Moorman Proofread from the original at the NC State Archives by Gwyneth Duncan. Blackwood, William 2654.12. 5. Orange County, NC Will Book. Book E, page 229-230. 6. Ibid. Book E, page 229-230. 7. Marriage Bond. 8. Gedcom file from Donna Dixon, 2509 Sunridge Road, Carrollton, TX 75006. 9. A brief history of the LONG family of Orange County, NC by Karen Stewart. 10. Census 1860, Laclede County MO, Dwelling 185, FAMILY #6, has him at age. 11. Orange County, NC Will Book. Orange County, NC Will Book E p. 283-285. 12. Ibid. Orange County, NC Will Book E p. 283-285 16 September 1832 Proved Nov 1832. 13. DAR. DAR # 325908 for Mrs. Lucy Lee Carnathan. 14. NC Archives p. 788.112. 15. Tombstone. 16. Battle Kemp, "History of the University of North Carolina". p. 32. 17. Thompson, Alex S.. Thompson, Alex, "Draft," 15 AUG 1998. Notes from Alex S. Thompson Alex S Thompson 3034 E Hawthorne AlexSThomp@aol.com Tucson, AZ 85716. Alex S. Thompson, 1988. (end of quote)

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the Blackwoods who settled in North Carolina. The first Blackwood that I have found reference to in American was a William Blackwood who came over with a group of Presbyterians, first to Pennsylvania, and then on to North Carolina. William (1706-1774) This William Blackwood was the son of Charles Blackwood (b.1680) and Agnes Hunter and was born in Glencarin, Dunfries, Scotland, and christened on 11 August 1706. He married Elizabeth “Betsy” Craige after he had moved to Londonderry, Northern Ireland. They are purported to have immigrated to Philadelphia 1740 aboard a ship named “Mary William”, but I’ve found no ship of such name, though there were ships named Mary, Mary Ann, and William destined from Northern Ireland to Philadelphia about that time.

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   http://books.google.com/books?id=MJssAQAAMAAJ&dq=History%20of%20New...

   http://listsearches.rootsweb.com/th/read/BLACKWOOD/2002-04/1017698388 ___________________________________

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William BLACKWOOD Sr. was born in 1706 in Londonderry, Ulster County, Ireland. He joined the Presbyterian between 1747 and 1772 in Orange County, NC. He signed a will on 8 OCT 1772 in Orange County, NC.1 He died on 9 JUN 1774 in Orange County, NC. He had an estate probated after JUL 1774 in Orange County, NC.2

William BLACKWOOD Sr. was married to Elizabeth CRAIGE before 1731 in Londonderry, Ulster County, Ireland. Elizabeth CRAIGE3 was born before 30 NOV 1716. She died after 8 OCT 1772 in Orange County, NC. William BLACKWOOD Sr. and Elizabeth CRAIGE had the following children:

I. William BLACKWOOD Jr. was born about 1732 in Orange County, NC. He was taxed in 1779 in Orange County, NC.4 He appeared on the census in 1790 in Orange County, NC. He signed a will on 23 NOV 1829 in Orange County, NC.5 He died after 23 NOV 1829 in Orange County, NC. He had an estate probated in AUG 1830 in Orange County, NC.6

William BLACKWOOD Jr. was married to Margaret KING in 1772 in Orange County, NC. Margaret KING was born in 1755 in Brunswick County, VA. She died before 23 NOV 1829 in Orange County, NC. William BLACKWOOD Jr. and Margaret KING had the following children:

A. Hannah BLACKWOOD was born on 29 OCT 1777 in Hillsborough, Orange County, NC.

Hannah BLACKWOOD was married to Willoughby SELPH on 12 MAY 1806 in Orange County, NC.

B. Elizabeth BLACKWOOD was born on 29 OCT 1777 in Hillsborough, Orange County, NC. She died in NC.

Elizabeth BLACKWOOD was married to George ALLEN on 27 DEC 1794 in Hillsborough, Orange County, NC.

C. Mary BLACKWOOD was born on 21 DEC 1778 in Hillsborough, Orange County, NC. She died on 31 JAN 1835 in Maury County, TN. She was buried after 31 JAN 1835 in Hunter Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Maury County, TN.

Mary BLACKWOOD was married to William CRAIG on 15 NOV 1797 in Mecklenburg County, NC. William CRAIG was born on 18 MAR 1773 in Orange County, NC. He died on 13 OCT 1840 in Maury County, TN. Mary BLACKWOOD and William CRAIG had the following children:

1. Eleanor CRAIG was born about 1798. She died in 1824.

D. Squire John BLACKWOOD was born on 2 AUG 1779 in Hillsborough, Orange County, NC. He died on 16 DEC 1843 in Orange County, NC.

Squire John BLACKWOOD was married to Ellender CRAIG on 22 JUL 1800 in Orange County, NC. Ellender CRAIG was born on 25 MAR 1781 in Orange County, NC. She died on 30 APR 1828 in Orange County, NC. She was buried in MAY 1828 in Orange County, NC. Squire John BLACKWOOD and Ellender CRAIG had the following children:

1. Isabella BLACKWOOD was born on 22 MAY 1801 in Hillsborough, Orange County, NC.

2. Mary D BLACKWOOD was born on 4 NOV 1802 in Hillsborough, Orange County, NC. She died on 18 MAY 1856.

3. David King BLACKWOOD was born on 19 OCT 1804 in Hillsborough, Orange County, NC. He died on 4 JUL 1859.

4. Elder William C. BLACKWOOD IV was born on 17 OCT 1806 in Hillsborough, Orange County, NC. He died on 6 SEP 1870 in Orange County, NC.

5. Margaret M. BLACKWOOD was born on 10 SEP 1808 in Hillsborough, Orange County, NC. She died on 13 AUG 1885 in Orange County, NC. She was buried after 13 AUG 1885 in Orange County, NC.

6. John J. BLACKWOOD was born on 10 APR 1810 in Hillsborough, Orange County, NC. He died on 4 DEC 1881 in Orange County, NC.

7. Samuel P. BLACKWOOD was born on 24 JAN 1812 in Hillsborough, Orange County, NC. He died on 8 NOV 1837 in Hillsborough, Orange County, NC.

8. Nathaniel Harrison BLACKWOOD was born on 28 DEC 1813 in Orange County, NC. He died on 20 OCT 1867 in Salisbury, Rowan County, NC.

9. James Johnston BLACKWOOD was born on 7 JAN 1816 in Hillsborough, Orange County, NC. He died on 8 JUN 1869.

10. Eleanor E. BLACKWOOD was born on 30 DEC 1817 in Hillsborough, Orange County, NC. She died on 11 AUG 1838 in Hillsborough, Orange County, NC.

11. Alexander "Sandy" BLACKWOOD.

12. Robert N. BLACKWOOD was born on 1 AUG 1822 in Hillsborough, Orange County, NC. He died on 6 JUN 1902 in Buford County, GA.

13. George B BLACKWOOD was born on 10 MAR 1825 in Orange County, NC.

Squire John BLACKWOOD was married to Mary MCCAULEY on 13 APR 1830 in Orange County, NC.

E. Martha BLACKWOOD was born on 10 AUG 1781 in Hillsborough, Orange County, NC. She died in 1865 in Mt Joy, Maury County, TN. She was buried after 1865 in Hunter Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Maury County, TN.

Martha BLACKWOOD was married to Johnston CRAIG on 30 APR 1798 in Hillsborough, Orange County, NC. Johnston CRAIG was born on 19 NOV 1774 in Orange County, NC. He died on 17 SEP 1848 in Lawrence County, TN. He was buried after 17 SEP 1848 in Hunter Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Maury County, TN. Martha BLACKWOOD and Johnston CRAIG had the following children:

1. David CRAIG.

2. Margaret CRAIG.

3. Willliam CRAIG.

4. John CRAIG.

5. Eleanor CRAIG.

6. Elizabeth CRAIG.

7. Samuel CRAIG.

8. Johnston CRAIG Jr. was born on 8 JUL 1812.

9. Nancy CRAIG.

10. Charles CRAIG.

11. Mary CRAIG.

12. Isabell CRAIG.

13. James CRAIG.

14. Newton CRAIG.

F. Jane "Jennet" BLACKWOOD was born on 12 MAR 1783 in Hillsborough, Orange County, NC. She died on 28 MAR 1869 in Orange County, NC.

Jane "Jennet" BLACKWOOD was married to John MCCAULEY on 12 APR 1798 in Orange County, NC. John MCCAULEY7 was born about 1775 in Orange County, NC. He died in Orange County, NC. Jane "Jennet" BLACKWOOD and John MCCAULEY had the following children:

1. William MCCAULEY.

2. John MCCAULEY was born on 6 OCT 1806 in Orange County, NC. He was buried in MAY 1889 in Orange County, NC. He died on 23 MAY 1889 in Orange County, NC.

G. Annie BLACKWOOD was born on 2 FEB 1785 in Hillsborough, Orange County, NC. http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarol...

Charles was born in Scotland, approximately 1680, probably born somewhere around Glencairn, Dunfine (sp?). That is the birthplace of William Blackwood, known to us as William Blackwood, Sr.

William was born in 1706, probably Aug 8th or so, christened on 11 Aug. 1706, in Glencairn. He lived and moved with his father and mother to Ireland. William married Ms. Elizabeth Craig, daughter of Thomas Craig, in 1732 in Londonerry, Ireland.

Along with the William Craig family, the brother of Elizabeth, William Blackwood and Elizabeth came to America in about 1741. We believe they first went to Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, where a large number of Irish-Scotch settlers first began life in America. There are also some suggestions of a New Jersey connection, none of this is yet known (as of 11-5-99).

William moved with his wife and family to Orange County, North Carolina in approximately 1752. Due to colonial records being sketchy we don't know how long or exactly what town or township in Pennsylvania he lived, however, upon arriving in North Carolina he as granted a land patent by Granville, first in 1754 and two others in 1757 and 1759.

After moving to North Carolina William purchased land near Eno, in Orange County. Eno is about 7 miles north of Hillsboro, N.C. It was a distinctive Scotch-Irish settlement in the county. His land was on Buffalo Creek, and entered into county records land grant office in 1752. He lived the rest of his life, and died, in Orange County.

Together they had at least nine children, although we don't know how many for sure. They were:

1. James Blackwood 2. John Blackwood (married 2nd, his own niece Mary McCauley) 3. Martha Blackwood 4. Mary Blackwood 5. Jennett Blackwood 6. Elizabeth Blackwood 7. Ann Blackwood 8. William Blackwood (jr) b. 1747, Pennsylvania (?) 9. Margaret Blackwood

Father: Charles BLACKWOOD b: ABT. 1680 in Scotland Mother: Agnes HUNTER b: ABT. 1684 in of Scotland

Marriage 1 Elizabeth ??? b: ABT. 1714 in of Londondary, Ireland•Married: ABT. 1728 Children1.Has Children John BLACKWOOD b: ABT. 1740 in of Orange County, North Carolina 2.Has No Children William BLACKWOOD , Jr.

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@R-2138536552@ Abstracts of wills recorded in Orange County, North Carolina, 1752-1800 : and (202 marriages not shown in the Orange County mar Ancestry.com Online publication - Provo, UT: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005.Original data - Shields, Ruth Herndon,. Abstracts of wills recorded in Orange County, North Carolina, 1752-1800 : and (202 marriages not shown in the Orange County marriage bonds) and Abst "Two volumes in one."|||"Originally published volume I, 1957, third impression, 1966, volume II, 1966"--T.p. verso.|||Includes indexes. 1,28953::0

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@R-2138536552@ U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 Yates Publishing Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.Original data - This unique collection of records was extracted from a variety of sources including family group sheets and electronic databases. Originally, the information was derived 1,7836::0

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Source number: 396.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: TSC. http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=sse&db=worldmarr_ga&h=110963&ti=0&in... Birth date: 1820 Birth place: KY 1,7836::110963

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@R-2138536552@ A historical sketch of New Hope Church, in Orange County, N.C. Ancestry.com Online publication - Provo, UT: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005.Original data - Craig, D.I.. A historical sketch of New Hope Church, in Orange County, N.C.. Reidsville? N.C.: unknown, 1891.Original data: Craig, D.I.. A historical sketch of New Hope Chu Includes "Family History": p. 41-53. 1,10435::0

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