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Michael Waters (1765/70) and Emelia Stewart of Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Haywood and Macon Co, NC[Commentary] [Children] [Researcher List] [Register Report] [A Note about sources] [How to contact me] [Home] I (Marty Grant) am a 5th Great Grandson of Michael Waters and Emelia Stewart. Michael Waters was born ca 1765/70 (per census analysis). I don’t know where he was born, though he lived in Cabarrus and Mecklenburg County, NC later on. I don’t know if he was born in that area though or moved there from somewhere else. There is some family tradition that he had lived in Charleston, SC, but I don’t know if that is true or not. More research is needed. I have found no record of Michael Waters’ parents yet, nor of any possible siblings. I did not find Michael Waters on the 1790 census, though he was certainly old enough to have been listed (20-30 years old then). I don’t think he was married yet by 1790, so probably still living with his parents or other relatives. The only Waters in Western NC in 1790 were *Abram Waters and *Deep Waters in Burke County. Of course there were other Waters in eastern and central North Carolina. There were quite a few Waters in South Carolina in 1790, including some in Spartanburg and Pendleton Districts. Michael was in the Mecklenburg / Cabarrus County area by the early 1790's. Cabarrus County was formed from North-Eastern Mecklenburg in 1792. I don’t know if he arrived after Cabarrus was formed or before. I don’t know what section of Cabarrus he lived in. Michael Waters married Emelia Stewart before ca 1794 in Cabarrus Co, NC. She was born ca 1770/75, daughter of John Stewart and Mary Ann —. Michael Waters was listed on the 1800 census in Cabarrus County. He was the only Waters in the county. There was a Samuel Waters in neighboring Mecklenburg County that year. Michael was listed between the households of John Gray and John Vossel. 1800 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1800 Cabarrus Co, NC pg 695 Michael Waters 00100-30200 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 16-25 (1774-1784) Michael WATERS (1765/70) 2 Female(s) 16-25 (1774-1784) Emelia STEWART Waters (1770/75) Sister? Sister-in-law? (1774/84) –> gone by 1810 3 Female(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) Milly WATERS (1794/1800) daughter Daughter? (1794/1800) Margaret Waters (1794/1800) Mary WATERS (1799/1800) daughter By 1806, Michael had moved his family into neighboring Mecklenburg County, and he was listed on the 1806 Mecklenburg County tax list as "Michael Waters" in Captain Kerr’s Company. He was taxed for 1 white poll (himself) and no land. Michael Waters was listed on the 1807 tax list in Mecklenburg in Captain David Moore’s Company. He was taxed for 1 white poll (himself), and 0 acres. Michael Waters was listed on the 1810 census in Mecklenburg County. He was the only Waters in Mecklenburg County. He was listed between Charles J. Alexander and Robert Quary. 1810 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1810 Mecklenburg Co, NC pg 498 Michael Waters 00010-52010 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 26-44 (1765-1784) Michael WATERS (1765/70) 1 Female(s) 26-44 (1765-1784) Emelia STEWART Waters (1770/75) wife 2 Female(s) 10-15 (1794-1800) Milly WATERS (1794/1800) daughter --> m 1817 Daughter? (1794/1800) Margaret Waters (1794/1800) 5 Female(s) 0-9 (1800-1810) Mary WATERS (1799/1800) daughter --> m 1817 Matilda WATERS (1800/04) daughter Daughter? (1800/10) Daughter? (1800/04) Lydia WATERS (1806/07) daughter Michael Waters was listed on the 1815 Mecklenburg County tax list in Captain Laird H. Harris’s Company. He was taxed for 1 poll (himself) and no land. Sometime between 1815 and 1820, Michael Waters moved his family to Burningtown Creek area of Macon County (then still part of Haywood County). It is possible they didn’t get to Burningtown that early, but they were in some part of Haywood County for the 1820 census. Unfortunately this census was alphabetical, so I can’t tell where they were living, nor who their neighbors were. They were the only Waters family there. Emelia’s parents and siblings were in Haywood County in 1820, and some were just over the county line in Buncombe County. 1820 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1820 Haywood Co, NC pg 218 Michael Waters 210001-11201 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 45 & up (before 1775) Michael WATERS (1765/70) 1 Male(s) 10-15 (1804-1810) John S. WATERS (1803/04) son --> m by 1830 2 Male(s) 0-9 (1810-1820) Samuel H. WATERS (1810/11) son Michael J. WATERS (1815/20) son 1 Female(s) 45 & up (before 1775) Emelia STEWART Waters (1770/75) wife 2 Female(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) Daughter? (1794/1800) Margaret Waters (1794/1800) Matilda WATERS (1800/04) daughter 1 Female(s) 10-15 (1804-1810) Lydia WATERS (1806/07) daughter --> m ca 1828 1 Female(s) 0-9 (1810-1820) Jane WATERS (1814) daughter Macon County was formed in 1828 from the western portion of Haywood County. Apparently the Waters were already there by the time Macon was formed. Michael Waters was listed in one of the earliest court records of Macon County on 22 Jun 1829 when he was named in a list of "Venire Facias" (I don’t know what this means). (Macon Co, NC Court Minutes 1829-1832)Michael Waters was listed as a juror in December 1829 Court. (Macon Co, NC Court Minutes 1829-1832 pg 76)Michael Waters was named again in December 1829 Court as a road juror for the road from Shallow Ford Tennessee River up Burningtown Creek. (Macon Co, NC Court Minutes 1829-1832 pg 86)On 31 Dec 1829 Michael Waters received a State Land Grant of 140 acres. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book A page 102 from "Records of Old Macon County, N.C. 1829-1850" compiled by Barbara Sears McRae, 1991. * Note: All deeds mentioned hereafter from books "A" through "E" are taken from this book.) Michael Waters was listed as a juror in March 1830 Court. (Macon Co, NC Court Minutes 1829-1832 pg 93) Michael Waters was listed on the 1830 census in Macon County. He was just a few houses from Robert Waters (c1781), relationship unknown. 1830 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1830 Macon Co, NC pg 27 Michael Waters 0011000010000-1001110100000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 60-69 (1760-1770) Michael WATERS (1765/70) 1 Male(s) 15-19 (1810-1815) Samuel H. WATERS (1810/11) son --> m 1834 1 Male(s) 10-14 (1815-1820) Michael J. WATERS (1815/20) son --> m 1838 1 Female(s) 50-59 (1770-1780) Emelia STEWART Waters (1770/75) wife 1 Female(s) 30-39 (1790-1800) Daughter? (1794/1800) Margaret Waters (1794/1800) 1 Female(s) 20-29 (1800-1810) Matilda WATERS (1800/04) daughter --> m 1834 1 Female(s) 15-19 (1810-1815) Jane WATERS (1814) daughter --> m 1832 1 Female(s) 0-4 (1825-1830) Daughter? Grand-daughter? Michael Waters was listed in June 1830 court as a juror for September Court. (Macon Co, NC Court Minutes 1829-1832 pg 121)Michael Waters was listed as a juror in September 1830 Court. (Macon Co, NC Court Minutes 1829-1832 pg 135)Michael Waters was listed as a juror in March 1831 Court several times. (Macon Co, NC Court Minutes 1829-1832 pg 175, 181, 199)In September 1831 Court, Michael Waters was named as juror for next term. (Macon Co, NC Court Minutes 1829-1832 pg 226)Michael Waters was listed as a juror in December 1831 court. (Macon Co, NC Court Minutes 1829-1832 pg 232)On 10 Apr 1832 John Wiles sold Michael Watters 74 acres in Macon County. Witnesses were A. Cathey (*Andrew Cathey) and Humphrey Posey. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book A pg 157)On 29 Nov 1833, Michael Waters sold 51.75 acres to Michael J. Waters (his son) for $115. Michael signed with a mark. Witnesses were Thomas J. Roane and D. R. Lowry. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book A pg 269) On 5 Dec 1833 Michael Waters, as Assignee of John Wiles, who was assignee of James Brymen (Drymen? or Bryson?) paid for state land grant. This land apparently was granted to Drymen. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book A pg 219) On 20 Jan 1834 Michael Waters sold 75 acres to Samuel Waters (his son) for $200, on Burningtown Creek. Michael signed with a mark. Witnesses were B. S. Brittain and James Truett. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book A pg 192) Michael Waters was listed as a juror in April 1834 court. (Macon Co, NC Court Minutes 1833-1836 pg 21)Michael Waters was listed as a voter in the 1835 Congressional Elections. He voted in Macon County, Franklin Precinct. Michael Waters was listed as a juror in February 1835 court. (Macon Co, NC Court Minutes 1833-1836 pg 43, 47)Michael Waters and Samuel Waters (son) and others were named as jurors in April 1835 court. (Macon Co, NC Court Minutes 1833-1836 pg 75, 78)Michael Waters was named as a juror in July 1835 court. (Macon Co, NC Court Minutes 1833-1836 pg 86)On 1 Oct 1835, John Cutcher of Union Co, GA sold Michael Waters (of Macon) a tract of land (no acreage) for $71. Witnesses were John S. Waters (son) and John Woody. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book A pg 246) On 7 Mar 1836, Michael Waters sold 140 acres on Iotla Creek to Jacob Fouts. Witnesses were James Fouts and George Roland. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book C pg 1145) On 12 Dec 1836, Michael Waters was granted 55 acres. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book A pg 553) Michael Waters was listed as a juror in June 1838 court. (Macon Co, NC Court Minutes 1838-1855 pg 4)The above is the last record I’ve found for Michael Waters. He died sometime between June 1838 and 1840. Emelia Stewart Waters was listed as head of household on the 1840 census. She was next door to Eli Collins (son-in-law). 1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1840 Macon Co, NC pg 153 Emelia Waters 0000000000000-0100110010000 Analysis: 1 Female(s) 60-69 (1770-1780) Emelia STEWART Waters (1775/80) wd/o Michael 1 Female(s) 30-39 (1800-1810) Daughter? (1800/10) Margaret Waters (1794/1800) 1 Female(s) 20-29 (1810-1820) Daughter? 1 Female(s) 5-9 (1830-1835) Daughter? Granddaughter? (1830/35) Emelia Waters died sometime before 1850, presumably in Macon County, though it is possible she moved away with some of her children and died with them. ChildrenMichael Waters and Emelia Stewart had several children, some are proven by various sources, but I’ve not found a single source naming them all (such as a Will, Estate record, or Family Bible). The census records also seem to show some other unidentified children. Unknown Daughter (1794/1800). Michael Waters had an apparent daughter this age. I have not been able to identify her yet. She was home in 1800 (age "under 10", born ca 1790/1800), and home in 1810 (age 10-15, born ca 1794/1800), and home in 1820 (age 16-25, born ca 1794/1804), and still home in 1830 (age 30-39, born ca 1790/1800), and possibly still home in 1840 (age 30-39, born ca 1800/10). There was a Margaret Waters mentioned in several Macon County records in the 1840's. I wonder if this could be her. I have not been able to find out much about Margaret. She was clearly associated with the Michael Waters family, and I get the impression that she was an unmarried daughter. On 2 Sep 1844 there were two deeds made to Margaret Waters. One was from James H. Waters for $100, being 110 acres on Burningtown Creek. Witnessed by Eli Collins and Richard Clampett. I don't know who James H. Waters is unless this is actually Samuel H. Waters mis-read. On the same date Saul H. Waters sold Margaret Waters 50 acres for $25. Same witnesses. Saul must be Samuel. I think both of these deeds are from Samuel H. Waters. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book D page 1855, and 1856). On 22 Sep 1845, Margaret Waters sold 55 acres to Jacob Fouts for $50. She signed with a mark. Witnessed by S. H. Waters (brother Samuel H. Waters) and Richard Clampett (Fouts' son-in-law). I did not find a record of Margaret obtaining this land, so perhaps it was inherited from her father. (Michael Waters was granted 55 acres in 1838.) (Macon Co, NC Deed Book F page 91). Margaret Waters sold her 110 acres to Peter S. Stalcup on 4 Nov 1846. The land was described as bordering Six Killer's Reservation. On the same date she sold her 50 acres to Stalcup. Witnesses to both were Joel Simmons and S. Waters (probably Samuel H. Waters). (Macon Co, NC Deed Book E page 211, and 212). The above deeds are the last records I have for Margaret Waters. She did not appear on the 1850 census in Macon County. She may have died, or moved away with one of her siblings. Keep in mind that I'm not totally sure that Margaret Waters was a daughter of Michael Waters, but that seems the best explanation for the records found. Milly Waters was born ca 1794/1800 (per census analysis), presumably in Cabarrus Co, NC. She is a proven child of Michael Waters as listed on her 1817 marriage bond. She was apparently home with her parents for the 1800 census (age "under 10", born ca 1790/1800), and home in 1810 (age 10-15, born ca 1794/1800). On 6 Oct 1817, Joseph McMullen (listed as Joseph McMulan Jr) obtained a marriage bond in Haywood County to marry Milly Waters, daughter of Michael Waters. Isham Evins (Evans) was bondsman. Joseph was born ca 1790/94 (per census analysis). I don't know where he was born, nor who his parents were. The fact that he was listed as "Jr" on his marriage bond does not indicate his father was Joseph Sr, but only that there was someone in Haywood County at that time also named Joseph McMullen who was older than him. It could be his father, or an uncle, or older cousin. There was one Joseph McMullen listed on the 1820 census in Haywood County. He was probably Joseph "Sr" instead of the one who married Milly Waters. It is possible that (if Joseph "Jr" was son of Joseph "Sr") that the younger Joseph and wife Milly were home with the elder Joseph, for there were people there in that household of the correct ages. I can't be sure of this, but here is the census listing anyway, just in case. 1820 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1820 Haywood Co, NC pg 226 Joseph McMullens 010011-00011 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 45 & up (before 1775) Joseph McMULLEN (bef 1775) 1 Male(s) 26-44 (1775-1794) Son? Joseph McMullen Jr? 1 Male(s) 10-15 (1804-1810) Son? 1 Female(s) 45 & up (before 1775) Wife? 1 Female(s) 26-44 (1775-1794) Daughter Milly Waters McMullen? Joseph McMullen was listed on the 1830 census in Macon County. They were not near any of her Waters relatives as far as I can tell. There was an older woman living with them, perhaps Joseph's mother? 1830 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1830 Macon Co, NC pg 16 Joseph McMullin 1010010000000-2100010100000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 30-39 (1790-1800) Joseph McMULLEN (1790/94) 1 Male(s) 10-14 (1815-1820) Son? (1815/20) 1 Male(s) 0-4 (1825-1830) Son? (1825/30) 1 Female(s) 50-59 (1770-1780) Mother? (1770/80) 1 Female(s) 30-39 (1790-1800) Milly WATERS McMullen (1794/1800) wife 1 Female(s) 5-9 (1820-1825) Daughter? (1820/25) 2 Female(s) 0-4 (1825-1830) Daughter? (1825/30) Daughter? (1825/30) --> gone by 1840 By 1840, the McMullens had either moved to neighboring Cherokee County, or had already lived in that area when it was formed from Macon in 1839. The older woman from 1830 was still with them apparently. 1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1840 Cherokee Co, NC pg 236 Joseph McMullen 1001101000000-1111010010000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 40-49 (1790-1800) Joseph McMULLEN (1790/94) 1 Male(s) 20-29 (1810-1820) Son? (1815/20) 1 Male(s) 15-19 (1820-1825) Son? (1820/25) * Not in 1830 unless 1825/30 1 Male(s) 0-4 (1835-1840) Son? (1835/40) 1 Female(s) 60-69 (1770-1780) Mother? (1770/80) 1 Female(s) 30-39 (1800-1810) Milly WATERS McMullen (1794/1800) wife 1 Female(s) 15-19 (1820-1825) Daughter? (1820/25) 1 Female(s) 10-14 (1825-1830) Daughter? (1825/30) 1 Female(s) 5-9 (1830-1835) Daughter? (1830/35) 1 Female(s) 0-4 (1835-1840) Daughter? (1835/40) I didn't find them in 1850. There was a Griffin McMullen (c1819) in Haywood County that year with a Rachel McMullen (c1776 VA) living with them. Speculation leads me to think that this is Joseph's son (he had one born ca 1815/20), and that Rachel was his (Joseph's) widowed mother. The ages fit perfectly, and Griffin did name a daughter "Milly". There was also a Birton (Burton?) McMullen (c1827) in 1850 Haywood. He could be a son of Joseph. Mary Waters was born ca 1799/1800 (per 1850 census) or ca 1794/95 (per 1860 census), in Mecklenburg Co, NC (per 1850 and 1860 census). She is a proven child of Michael Waters as listed on her 1817 marriage bond. She was apparently home with her parents for the 1800 census (age "under 10", born ca 1790/1800), and home in 1810 (age "under 10" born ca 1800/10). On 29 Aug 1817 Zachariah Evans obtained a marriage bond in Haywood County to marry Mary Waters, daughter of Michael Waters. Isham Evins (Zachariah's father, I think) was bondsman. Zachariah was born ca 1794/95 in South Carolina (possibly Greenville District), a son of Isham Evans. Zachariah and Mary moved to Macon County when her parents did, and remained there. See their own page for additional information. Unknown Daughter (1800/10). Michael Waters had an apparent daughter this age. She was with him in 1810 (age "under 10", born ca 1800/10), but gone by 1820, so probably married or dead by then. I didn't find any marriage records that may be applicable. Unknown Daughter (1800/10). Michael Waters had an apparent daughter this age. She was with him in 1810 (age "under 10", born ca 1800/10), but gone by 1820, so probably married or dead by then. I didn't find any marriage records that may be applicable. Matilda Waters was born ca 1800/04 (per census analysis) either in Cabarrus or Mecklenburg Co, NC. She seems to be home with her parents for the 1810 census (age "under 10", born ca 1800/10), and apparently home in 1820 (age 16-25, born ca 1794/1804), and apparently home in 1830 (age 20-29, born ca 1800/10). On 20 Mar 1834 James W. Murray obtained a marriage bond to marry "Metilda" Waters in Macon Co, NC. A. G. Love was bondsman. I have no solid data on James W. Murray, but I found him on the 1840 census in Union Co, GA. Matilda's brother John S. Waters was also in Union Co, GA that year, but they were not listed near each other. As best as I can determine, the Murrays were living in that section of Union County that later became Towns County, Georgia. 1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1840 Union Co, GA pg 13 James W. Mury 1210100000000-1100010000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 20-29 (1810-1820) James W. MURRAY 1 Male(s) 10-14 (1825-1830) Son? (1825/30) 2 Male(s) 5-9 (1830-1835) Son? (1830/35) Son? (1830/35) 1 Male(s) 0-4 (1835-1840) Son? (1835/40) 1 Female(s) 30-39 (1800-1810) Matilda WATERS Murray (1800/04) wife m 1834 1 Female(s) 5-9 (1830-1835) Daughter? (1830/35) 1 Female(s) 0-4 (1835-1840) Daughter? (1835/40) I didn't find them in 1850. John S. Waters was born ca 1803/04 (per 1850 census) presumably in Mecklenburg Co, NC. I have not seen direct proof that John S. Waters is Michael's son, but it seems very likely. They were neighbors, and Michael did have a son that age per early census records. It has been suggested that his full name was "John Stewart Waters", and if correct, then he was named for his maternal grandfather John Stewart. John married Mary "Polly" --- before 1830 in Macon Co, NC. See their own page for additional information. Lydia Waters was born ca 1806/07 (per 1850 census) in Mecklenburg Co, NC (per 1850 and 1860 census). She seems to be home with her parents for the 1810 census (aged "under 10", born ca 1800/10), and still home in 1820 (age 10-15, born ca 1804/10). Sometime before ca 1828, Lydia married Eli Collins in either Haywood or Macon Co, NC (no marriage record found). Eli was born ca 1806/07 in South Carolina (county unknown). I don't know who his parents were. (I'm also a Collins researcher with roots in South Carolina, but I don't think Eli is connected to any of my Collins who were in eastern SC, for he was most likely from upper west South Carolina). I was unable to locate Eli Collins on the 1830 census. In March 1834 Court, Eli Collins surrendered himself to the court for some charges not given. (Macon Co, NC Court Minutes 1833-1836 pg 11) In July 1835, Eli Collins gave bond so that he could be a Constable. Security was given by J. M. Waters (probably M. J. Waters, his brother-in-law), James D. Fouts, Alfred Hall, N. Hill, David Alla, Lemuel Mar and Ward Hill. (Macon Co, NC Court Minutes 1833-1836 pg 86) In February 1836 Court, Eli Collins was sworn in as an Officer of Grand Jury. (Macon Co, NC Court Minutes 1833-1836 pg 124) For the 1840 census, Eli Collins was listed in Macon County next door to his widowed mother-in-law Emelia Waters. 1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1840 Macon Co, NC pg 153 Eli Collins 2110010000000-0110010000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 30-39 (1800-1810) Eli COLLINS (1806/07) 1 Male(s) 10-14 (1825-1830) William B. COLLINS (1830/31) son 1 Male(s) 5-9 (1830-1835) Michael COLLINS (1832/33) son 2 Male(s) 0-4 (1835-1840) James Marion COLLINS (1836/37) son Son? (1835/40) –> gone by 1850 1 Female(s) 30-39 (1800-1810) Lydia WATERS Collins (1806/07) wife 1 Female(s) 10-14 (1825-1830) Ruth COLLINS (1828/29) daughter 1 Female(s) 5-9 (1830-1835) Margaret Talitha COLLINS (1835) daughter In January 1841, Eli Collins took the oath to be a Justice of the Peace. (Macon Co, NC Court Minutes 1838-1856 pg 116.) In January 1841 Eli Collins was listed as a Juror, and J. M. Waters also (M. J. Waters, his brother-in-law). (Macon Co, NC Court Minutes 1838-1856 pg 116, 119) In January 1842 it was ordered that "Eli Collins have a reasonable allowance for keeping of Mary Stuart till next court and also ordered that whoever take paupers of this county shall give bond and security for their faithful performance" Mary Stuart was his wife's grandmother. (Macon Co, NC Court Minutes 1838-1856 pg 169) In January 1842, Eli Collins and brother-in-law Zachariah Evans (and others) were listed as jurors. (Macon Co, NC Court Minutes 1838-1856 pg 170) In June 1845 Court, "Eli COLLINS applies for license to retail spurious liquers by small measure for 12 months at the Wikle House in Franklin which was granted". (Macon Co, NC Court Minutes 1838-1855 pg 305) In March 1848 Eli Collins attended court as a justice (Judge). (Macon Co, NC Court Minutes 1838-1855 pg 377) They were listed on the 1850 census in Macon County.
1850 MACON CO, NC Page 325B House/Family # 148/ 151 - TENNESSEE VALLEY Twp COLLINS ELI 43 M W MILLER 150 SC 1806/1807 COLLINS LYDIA 43 F W MECKLENBURG CO, NC 1806/1807 COLLINS RUTH 21 F W MACON CO, NC 1828/1829 COLLINS WILLIAM B 19 M W FARMER MACON CO, NC 1830/1831 COLLINS MICHAEL 17 M W FARMER MACON CO, NC 1832/1833 COLLINS MARGARET 15 F W MACON CO, NC 1834/1835 COLLINS JAMES 13 M W MACON CO, NC 1836/1837 COLLINS NANCY 9 F W MACON CO, NC 1840/1841 COLLINS WELBORN 7 M W MACON CO, NC 1842/1843 COLLINS JOHN 4 M W MACON CO, NC 1845/1846 They were still in Macon for the 1860 census.
1860 MACON CO, NC Page 255 House/Family # 366/ 377 -- TENNESSEE VALLEY Twp FRANKLIN P.O. COLLINS ELI 52 M W MILLER 100 166 SC 1807/1808 COLLINS LYDDA 52 F W MECKLENBURG NC 1807/1808 COLLINS MARGARET T 23 F W MACON 1836/1837 COLLINS NANCY E 18 F W MACON 1841/1842 COLLINS WILBURN A 16 M W MACON 1843/1844 COLLINS JOHN S 13 M W MACON 1846/1847 Lydia Waters Collins died in the 1860's in Macon Co, NC. Eli Collins married Nancy M. --- sometime in the 1860's in Macon Co, NC (no marriage record found). She may have been married to a Mr. Jenkins before, for on the 1870 census there were several Jenkins children living with them. They were listed on the 1870 census in Macon County in Alarka Township.
1870 MACON CO, NC Page 265 House/Family # 30/ 30--ALARKA Twp FRANKLIN P.O. COLLINS ELI 52 M W FARMER 75 SC 1817/1818 COLLINS NANCY 43 F W KEEPING HOUSE NC 1826/1827 COLLINS MARGARET 35 F W AT HOME NC 1834/1835 COLLINS WILLIAM T 5 M W NC 1864/1865 JENKINS JOHN 16 M W NC 1853/1854 JENKINS MARY 14 F W NC 1855/1856 JENKINS MARTHA 15 F W NC 1854/1855 JENKINS WILLIAM H 11 M W NC 1858/1859 JENKINS JEROME 9 M W NC 1860/1861 COLLINS JOHN A 22 M W AGRICULTURE NC 1847/1848 In 1871, Swain County was formed and included the area where the Collins lived. They were listed on the 1880 census in Swain County. ** I don't have this entry typed up yet. Nancy M. --- Collins died in 1889 and Eli Collins died in 1895. They were buried at the Judson Cemetery in Swain County. When Fontana Lake was built, their graves were moved to Lauada Cemetery in Swain County. Samuel H. Waters was born ca 1811/12 (per 1850 census) presumably in Mecklenburg Co, NC. I have not seen direct proof that Samuel H. Waters is Michael's son, but it seems very likely. They were neighbors, and Michael did have a son that age per early census records. I don't know what his "H" middle initial stands for. Samuel married Elender Fouts in 1834 in Macon Co, NC. See their own page for additional information. Jane Waters was born ca 1814/15 (per 1850 census) in Mecklenburg Co, NC. She seems to be home with her parents for the 1820 census (aged "under 10", born ca 1810/20), and still home in 1830 (age 15-19, born ca 1810/15). On 23 Jun 1832, William R. Weaver obtained a marriage bond in Macon County to marry Jane Waters, daughter of Michael. Marvel Scoggins was bondsman. William Riley Weaver (his middle name was given to me by Lucille White) was born ca 1814/15 in Virginia (both facts per 1850 census). By ca 1838, the family had moved to somewhere in Tennessee, perhaps Polk County where some other Waters went, and by 1840 the Weavers were in Pulaski County, Missouri and listed on the 1840 census there. 1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1840 Pulaski Co, MO pg 220 William Weaver 1000100000000-1000100000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 20-29 (1810-1820) William R. WEAVER (1814/15) 1 Male(s) 0-4 (1835-1840) Alvin WEAVER (1837/38) son 1 Female(s) 20-29 (1810-1820) Jane WATERS Weaver (1814/15) wife 1 Female(s) 0-4 (1835-1840) Mary WEAVER (1839/40) daughter In 1841 Wright County was formed from the section of Pulaski where the Weavers were living. They were listed on the 1850 census in Wright County, Missouri.
1850 WRIGHT CO, MO Page House/Family # 325/ 325 - DISTRICT 102 Twp WEAVER WILLIAM R 35 M W 150 VA 1814/1815 WEAVER JANE 35 F W NC 1814/1815 WEAVER ALVIN 12 M W TN 1837/1838 WEAVER MARY 10 F W MO 1839/1840 WEAVER SARAH 6 F W MO 1843/1844 WEAVER LEWIS 5 M W MO 1844/1845 WEAVER LOUISA 3 F W MO 1846/1847 WEAVER LOUCRETIA 1 F W MO 1848/1849 In 1855 Webster County was formed from the section of Wright County where the Weavers were living. They were listed on the 1860 census in Webster County in Union Township.
1860 WEBSTER CO, MO Page 322 House/Family # 817/ 813 -- UNION Twp BRISTOL P.O. WEAVER WILLIAM 45 M W FARMER 2000 2285 VA 1814/1815 WEAVER JANE 46 F W NC 1813/1814 WEAVER SARAH A 17 F W MO 1842/1843 WEAVER LOUIS P 15 M W MO 1844/1845 WEAVER LOUISA 13 F W MO 1846/1847 WEAVER LUCRETIA 11 F W MO 1848/1849 WEAVER WILLIAM R 9 M W MO 1850/1851 Jane Waters Weaver died sometime between 1860 and ca 1868, for around that time, William R. Weaver married Nancy A. ---, presumably in Webster Co, MO. They were listed on the 1870 census in Webster County, in Union Township.
1870 WEBSTER CO, MO Page 331B House/Family # 54/ 54--UNION Twp WALDO P.O. WEAVER WILLIAM R 54 M W FARMER 5000 169 VA 1815/1816 WEAVER NANCY A 31 F W KEEPING HOUSE TN 1838/1839 WEAVER LUCRESA 21 F W AT HOME & SCHOOL MO 1848/1849 WEAVER WILLIAM R Jr 19 M W AT HOME MO 1850/1851 WEAVER JOHN A 2 M W MO 1867/1868 WEAVER MILLIE C 2 F W MO 1867/1868 WEAVER HARVEY 0 M W 8/12 Oct MO 1869/1870 BOYD COLUMBUS 11 M W SCHOOL AR 1858/1859 BOYD D F S 8 M W MO 1861/1862 KING JOHN H 8 M W MO 1861/1862 LEDFORD CALEDONA 10 F W MO 1859/1860 I have not followed up on this family beyond this point. Michael J. Waters was born ca 1815/20 (per census analysis) presumably in Mecklenburg Co, NC, or possibly in Haywood County, NC. I have not seen direct proof that Michael J. Waters is Michael's son, but it seems very likely. They were neighbors, and Michael did have a son that age per early census records. It has been suggested that his full name was "Michael Jackson Waters", but I don't know what the source for that is, and if that is his name, was "Jackson" an ancestral surname? Michael J. Waters married Rebecca Fouts in 1838 in Macon Co, NC. See their own page for additional information. Researcher ListPersons researching this family (click here for data on how to get on or off of this list): Register Report1. Michael1 Waters, born 1765/70; died 1838/40 in Macon Co, NC, son of (---) Waters. He married in 1790/94 in Cabarrus Co, NC Emelia Stewart, born 1770/75 in Mecklenburg Co, NC (now Cabarrus Co, NC); died 1840/50 in Macon Co, NC, daughter of John Stewart and Mary Ann (---).
Children of Michael Waters and Emelia Stewart were as follows: 2 i Milly2 Waters, born 1794/1800 in Cabarrus Co, NC; died aft 1840 in Cherokee Co, NC. She married on 6 Oct 1817 in Haywood Co, NC Joseph McMullen, born 1790/94 in NC; died aft 1840 in Cherokee Co, NC. 3 ii Margaret2 Waters, born 1794/1800 in Cabarrus Co, NC; died aft 1846 in Macon Co, NC. + 4 iii Mary2 Waters, born 1799/1800 in Mecklenburg Co, NC; died 1860/70 in Macon Co, NC. She married Zachariah Evans. 5 iv Matilda2 Waters, born 1800/04 in Mecklenburg Co, NC; died aft 1840 in Union Co, GA. She married on 20 Mar 1834 in Macon Co, NC James W Murray, born 1810/20; died aft 1840 in Union Co, GA. + 6 v John S2 Waters, born 1803/04 in Mecklenburg Co, NC; died in Union Co, GA. He married Mary "Polly" (---). + 7 vi Lydia2 Waters, born 1806/07 in Mecklenburg Co, NC; died 1860/70 in Macon Co, NC. She married Eli Collins. + 8 vii Samuel H2 Waters, born 1811/12 in Mecklenburg Co, NC; died in Polk Co, TN. He married Elender "Nellie" Fouts. + 9 viii Jane2 Waters, born 1814/15 in Mecklenburg Co, NC; died 1860/68 in Webster Co, MO. She married William Riley Weaver. + 10 ix Michael J2 Waters, born 1815/20 in Mecklenburg Co, NC; died abt Sep 1846 in Macon Co, NC. He married Rebecca Fouts.
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4. Mary2 Waters (Michael1), born 1799/1800 in Mecklenburg Co, NC; died 1860/70 in Macon Co, NC. She married on 29 Aug 1817 in Haywood Co, NC Zachariah Evans, born 1794/95 in SC; died 1860/70 in Macon Co, NC, son of Isham Evans and (---) ?.
Children of Mary Waters and Zachariah Evans were as follows: 11 i Mary3 Evans, born 1819/20 in Haywood Co, NC. + 12 ii Reubin P3 Evans, born 1823/24 in Haywood Co, NC; died 1880/1900 in Macon Co, NC; buried in Aqoune Cem, Macon Co, NC. He married Rebecca Fouts. 13 iii Samuel H3 Evans, born 1824/25 in Haywood Co, NC. + 14 iv Andrew Jackson3 Evans, born 1828/29 in Macon Co, NC. He married Amanda Rowland. 15 v Hannah3 Evans, born 1833/34 in Macon Co, NC. 16 vi James A3 Evans, born 1837/38 in Macon Co, NC. 17 vii George Michael3 Evans, born 1841/42 in Macon Co, NC. 18 viii Zachariah3 Evans, born 1844/45 in Macon Co, NC.
6. John S2 Waters (Michael1), born 1803/04 in Mecklenburg Co, NC; died in Union Co, GA. He married bef 1830 in Macon Co, NC Mary "Polly" (---), born 1807/08 in NC; died 1879 in Union Co, GA.
Children of John S Waters and Mary "Polly" (---) were as follows: + 19 i William3 Waters, born 1829/30 in Macon Co, NC. He married Hannah Martin. 20 ii Lydia Avaline3 Waters, born 1835/36 in Macon Co, NC. She married on 23 Oct 1851 in Union Co, GA John J Self. 21 iii Rebecca J3 Waters, born 1837/38 in Union Co, GA. 22 iv Samuel H3 Waters, born 1840/41 in Union Co, GA. 23 v Nancy P3 Waters, born 1843/44 in Union Co, GA. 24 vi James R3 Waters, born 22 Aug 1846 in Cherokee Co, GA; died 6 Nov 1903 in Union Co, GA. He married on 25 Dec 1864 in Macon Co, NC Hester Elizabeth Standridge, died in Union Co, GA.
7. Lydia2 Waters (Michael1), born 1806/07 in Mecklenburg Co, NC; died 1860/70 in Macon Co, NC. She married bef 1828 in Macon Co, NC Eli Collins, born 1806/07 in SC; died 1895 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Judson Cem, Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC.
Children of Lydia Waters and Eli Collins were as follows: 25 i Ruth3 Collins, born 1828/29 in Macon Co, NC; died aft 1850 in Macon Co, NC. + 26 ii William B3 Collins, born 1830/31 in Macon Co, NC; died aft 1860 in Macon Co, NC. He married Eliza G Jacobs. 27 iii Michael W3 Collins, born 1832/33 in Macon Co, NC. He married on 24 Feb 1855 in Macon Co, NC Martha Marr. + 28 iv Margaret Talitha3 Collins, born 30 Jun 1835 in Macon Co, NC; died 25 Jun 1915 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Sawmill Hill Cem, Swain Co, NC. She married Minor Smith Davis. + 29 v James Marion3 Collins, born 1836/37 in Macon Co, NC. He married Catherine Dehart. 30 vi Nancy E3 Collins, born 1840/41 in Macon Co, NC. She married on 24 Jul 1865 in Macon Co, NC C J Lackey. + 31 vii Wilburn A3 Collins, born May 1843 in Macon Co, NC; died 1936 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC. He married Mary Angeline Welch. + 32 viii John S3 Collins, born 1845/46 in Macon Co, NC. He married Martha J Welch.
8. Samuel H2 Waters (Michael1), born 1811/12 in Mecklenburg Co, NC; died in Polk Co, TN. He married on 19 Aug 1834 in Macon Co, NC Elender "Nellie" Fouts, born 1817/18 in Ashe Co, NC; died in Polk Co, TN, daughter of Jacob Fouts and Mary Margaret Baker.
Children of Samuel H Waters and Elender "Nellie" Fouts were as follows: 33 i Phillip3 Waters, born 1839/40 in Macon Co, NC. 34 ii Joseph3 Waters, born 1840/41 in Macon Co, NC. 35 iii John3 Waters, born 1843/44 in Macon Co, NC. 36 iv Susan3 Waters, born 1846/47 in Polk Co, TN. 37 v Mahala Elender3 Waters, born 1848/49 in Macon Co, NC. 38 vi Louisa Jane3 Waters, born 1850/51 in Polk Co, TN. 39 vii Elizabeth3 Waters, born 1852/53 in Polk Co, TN. 40 viii Sarah P3 Waters, born 1853/54 in Polk Co, TN. She married in 1878 in Polk Co, TN John Ellison.
9. Jane2 Waters (Michael1), born 1814/15 in Mecklenburg Co, NC; died 1860/68 in Webster Co, MO. She married on 23 Jun 1832 in Macon Co, NC William Riley Weaver, born 1814/15 in VA; died aft 1870 in Webster Co, MO.
Children of Jane Waters and William Riley Weaver were as follows: 41 i Alvin3 Weaver, born 1837/38 in TN. 42 ii Mary3 Weaver, born 1839/40 in Pulaski Co, MO (now Webster Co, MO). 43 iii Sarah A3 Weaver, born 1843/44 in Wright Co, MO (now Webster Co, MO). 44 iv Lewis P3 Weaver, born 1844/45 in Wright Co, MO (now Webster Co, MO). 45 v Louisa3 Weaver, born 1846/47 in Wright Co, MO (now Webster Co, MO). 46 vi Loucretia3 Weaver, born 1848/49 in Wright Co, MO (now Webster Co, MO). 47 vii William R3 Weaver, born 1850/51 in Wright Co, MO (now Webster Co, MO). He married Melinda Deckard.
10. Michael J2 Waters (Michael1), born 1815/20 in Mecklenburg Co, NC; died abt Sep 1846 in Macon Co, NC. He married on 20 Mar 1838 in Macon Co, NC Rebecca Fouts, born May 1822 in Ashe Co, NC; died 1900/10 in Macon Co, NC; buried in Aqoune Cem, Macon Co, NC, daughter of Jacob Fouts and Mary Margaret Baker.
Children of Michael J Waters and Rebecca Fouts were as follows: + 48 i Louisa Jane3 Waters, born 18 Sep 1840 in Macon Co, NC; died 13 Dec 1913 in Macon Co, NC; buried in The Cope Cem, Macon Co, NC. She married (1) William Morgan; (2) William Ray. + 49 ii Jacob Jackson3 Waters, born 22 Apr 1842 in Macon Co, NC; died 19 Jan 1923 in Macon Co, NC. He married (1) Emily A Tanner; (2) Martha Jane Fouts.
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12. Reubin P3 Evans (Mary2 Waters, Michael1), born 1823/24 in Haywood Co, NC; died 1880/1900 in Macon Co, NC; buried in Aqoune Cem, Macon Co, NC. He married on 20 Feb 1849 in Macon Co, NC Rebecca Fouts, born May 1822 in Ashe Co, NC; died 1900/10 in Macon Co, NC; buried in Aqoune Cem, Macon Co, NC, daughter of Jacob Fouts and Mary Margaret Baker.
Children of Reubin P Evans and Rebecca Fouts were as follows: 50 i Susan C4 Evans, born 1849 in Macon Co, NC. She married on 16 Mar 1871 in Macon Co, NC John Thomas Barnes, born 1851/52 in Macon Co, NC, son of John Barnes and Mary Ann (---). + 51 ii Cecilia E4 Evans, born 18 Aug 1851 in Macon Co, NC; died 18 Oct 1901 in Macon Co, NC; buried in Aquone Cem, Macon Co, NC. She married Jacob V B Bateman. 52 iii Dianna C4 Evans, born 1852/53 in Macon Co, NC. 53 iv William Jasper4 Evans, born 1854/55 in Macon Co, NC. He married on 4 Dec 1892 in Macon Co, NC Alice Savilla Garrison, born 1874. + 54 v Mary Malinda L4 Evans, born 2 Oct 1857 in Macon Co, NC; died 9 Sep 1922 in Cherokee Co, NC; buried in Valleytown Cem, Cherokee Co, NC. She married Americus Erastus "Tom" Wright. 55 vi Isabel D "Ibby"4 Evans, born 1860 in Macon Co, NC. She married on 9 Feb 1889 in Macon Co, NC James Henry Rowland, born 1867/68. 56 vii George4 Evans, born 1861/62 in Macon Co, NC.
14. Andrew Jackson3 Evans (Mary2 Waters, Michael1), born 1828/29 in Macon Co, NC. He married on 29 Nov 1853 in Macon Co, NC Amanda Rowland, born 9 Sep 1837 in Macon Co, NC; died 8 Sep 1915 in Macon Co, NC, daughter of William Rowland and Jane Fouts.
Children of Andrew Jackson Evans and Amanda Rowland were as follows: 57 i Mary4 Evans, born 1855/56 in Macon Co, NC. 58 ii Albert4 Evans, born 1857/58 in Macon Co, NC. He married on 29 Aug 1886 in Macon Co, NC Emma Ledford, born 1867/68. 59 iii William R4 Evans, born 1859/60 in Macon Co, NC. He married on 10 Mar 1889 in Macon Co, NC Louisa Roper, born 1870/71. + 60 iv Joseph S4 Evans, born 1865 in Macon Co, NC; died 1956 in Macon Co, NC; buried in Aqoune Cem, Macon Co, NC. He married Ellen Haney. 61 v Erastus Noah4 Evans, born 1872 in Macon Co, NC. He married on 10 Sep 1896 in Macon Co, NC Jane Hicks, born 1873/74; died 3 Jul 1926 in Macon Co, NC, daughter of J M Hicks and Winnie Wood. 62 vi Buena4 Evans, born 1877 in Macon Co, NC.
19. William3 Waters (John S2, Michael1), born 1829/30 in Macon Co, NC. He married abt 1847 in Union Co, GA Hannah Martin, born 1828/29 in SC, daughter of (---) Martin and Elizabeth (---). |