This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IBh.2ACIB/1223.1.1.1.1.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Notice you mention Charleston in your message. The following is what I know about my great-great-great-great-grandfather Robert Guttery (Guthrie). He is supposed to have been born in Charlston, South Carolina in 1752. Any chance he is connected to your Guthrie's? Thank you Fred Norton ============================================ (Fred’s Ancestor) NAME…………………………ROBERT GUTTERY BORN…………………………ABOUT 1752 BIRTHPLACE………………..CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA DIED………………………….1799 PLACE OF DEATH…………ELBERT COUNTY, GEORGIA FATHER………………………UNKNOWN MOTHER (MAIDEN NAME)…UNKNOWN WIFE…………………………ELIZABETH “BETSY” JOHNSTON MARRIAGE DATE………….ABOUT 1777 PLACE OF MARRIAGE……SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN………………* WILLIAM GUTTERY, b. JANUARY, 1778, SOUTH CAROLINA ……………………………….JOHN GUTTERY, b. 1791 ……………………………….THOMAS GUTTERY, b. 1780 ……………………………….LEROY “LEE” GUTTERY, b. 1785 ……………………………….MARY “MOLLEY” GUTTERY , b. 1787, SOUTH CAROLINA ……………………………….BETSY GUTTERY , b. 1789, SOUTH CAROLINA ……………………………….NELLEY GUTTERY Information known as of March 16, 2004 REMARKS: From Floyd Guthrie of Alabama 1. Robert GUTTERY. Born About 1752 in S. C. Died 1799 in Elbert Co., Ga. Occupation Farmer. Robert moved to Elbert Co., Ga about 1785 1st paper work on him is on 11 Aug 1792 where he bought land from Austin Webb. Robert's will was wrote 20 Apr 1797 and was recorded in Ordianry's Record 1791-1803 section B page 72, Elbert Co., Ga. on 12 Sep 1799. His inventory was recorded on 17 Apr 1799 and was settled 7 Feb 1801 Research: "Guthrie and Allied Familes" by Mrs McQueen Guthrie Elbert Co., Ga Wllls 1791-1803 Book B page 72 He married Elizabeth "Betsy" JOHNSTON, daughter of William JOHNSTON & Sarah (JOHNSTON), Circa 1777 in SC. Born About 1756 in SC. Died 1825 in Hall Co., Ga. Occupation Home Maker. Religion Pri. Baptist. She was a charter member of the Holly Springs Pri. Baptist Church in Elbert Co., Ga. founded 6 Feb 1796. It was formed on 3 Jan 1795 as a arm of the Dove Creek Church. On 23 Feb 1801 she sold some land to William Mauge and on 16 Feb 1801 sold land to Charles Henry. In 1821 she won land lottery in Monroe Co., Ga. Her will was filed 7 Mar 1825 in Hall Co., Ga and settled 4 Jun 1834 in Hall Co., Ga They had the following children: 2 i. William GUTTERY 3 ii. John GUTTERY 4 iii. Thomas GUTTERY 5 iv. LeRoy "Lee" GUTTERY 6 v. Mary "Molley" GUTTERY 7 vi. Betsy GUTTERY 8 vii. Nelly GUTTERY He appears to be enumerated in the 1790 South Carolina census, Abbeville County, Image 18. Hi Fred- Was reading some of your Ancestry.com messages and source data provided. It showed (possibly from notes of Floyd Guthrie) that first papers in Elbert Co. GA for Robert was Aug 1792. Here's some additional info from a Colquitt cousin: Troy Colquitt owns a farm in Elbert Co. GA and was researching it's history. He found a July 1810 deed from a Nathaniel Booth to Robert Booth (land up Broad River northwest of Hwy 72 between Elbert Co. and Madison Co. GA). Part of the deed reads "Contains 150 acres with the mill and plantation included and being part of the same tract or parcel of land granted to ROBERT GUTHREY by his excellency , Samuel Elbert then governor of the state, the 4th day of February, one thousand seven hundred and eighty five." This supports that Robert moved to Elbert Co. GA by 1785. Per Troy- This property is about 10 miles from the land that Beverly GUTHREY owned in Oglethorpe Co. GA . My big interest is Beverly Guthrey whom I believe might have some relation to the Robert Guthrie.Beverly was born 1755-1774 probably VA and m. Sarah Colquitt in Cumberland Co. VA 17 Dec 1793 (I have marriage record). It appears Beverly moved to Cumberland Co. GA by 1797 based on some deeds. (I actually have 2 Guthrie lines but only believe this one may link to Robert because of timing/geographic proximity.) Any info on possible connection of Robert and Beverly Guthrie appreciated. Pat Guthrie Gilbert Burial: Unknown Holly Springs Church Cemetery - GA Will: 12 Sep 1799 Will Was Proven On This Date. Land Purchase: 11 Aug 1792 Bought 100 Acres From Austin Webb Individual: Robert may have been from an old Charleston, S.C. Family. (Source: Dombhart's History of Walker County) Robert moved to Elbert Co., GA about 1785. Robert's will was written on April 20, 1797 and was recorded in Ordinary's Record 1791-1803 Section B, Page 72, Elbert Co., GA. on September 12, 1799. His inventory was recorded on April 17, 1799 and was settled on February 7, 1801. The Church Cemetery is situated in the extreme Northwestern portion of Elbert County, about two and one half miles north from Bowman, and only a few hundred yards from the line separating Elbert from Hart County. Part of the Cemetery lies in Hart County. (Source: Historical Collections of Georgia D.A.R. (Vol. III p. 157) * Robert Guthrie and wife Betsy, folio 103 deed bood A. Elbert County, GA., to Austin Webb 100 acres on Broad River, agreeable to a grant signed 1785 (August 11, 1792) (p. 184) * Elizabeth Saylors, folio 99, to Robert Guttery 33 acres on Broad River originally a grant to said Elizabeth Saylors in 1785. (p.192) * Robert Guttery and wife Betsy, folio 116 Elbert County, GA., to Charles Boddingfield of Wilkes County 233 acres on Broad River, originally a grant to said Guttery in 1785. (May 22, 1794) (p. 199) * Austin Webb, folio 44, to William Whaley, part of the original grant in 1785 to Robert Guttery on Broad River, October 23, 1795. Absolom Stenchomb and Robert McDowell test. (p. 145) September 12, 1799, Betty Guttery and James Ryley executors, of Robert Guttery, deceased. (p. 222) Robert Guthrie old warrant 400 acres, Headrights and bounty warrants. Were issued during the Revolutionary War, by executive council, and grants were signed by the Govenor laid off into Military sections and ruled over by a Justice of the Peace. Robert Guthrie or Guttery had received more grants than one. The usual amount of land given to a soldier was 287 1/2 acres and that was for an officer. Will of Robert Guthree Elbert County, GA April 12, 1797 In the Name of God Amen: "I, Robert Guthree, of the state of Georgia and county of Elbert, bein sorely afflicted, but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be given unto God. Calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain in this my last will and testament. That is to say principally and first of all, i give and reccomend my soul into the hands of Almighty God that gave it and my body I reccomend to the Earth to be buried in decent Christian burial at the discretion of executors, nothing doubting but I shall receive the same again at the general Resurrection by the Mighty Power of God. And as touching such worldly estate where with it hath pleased God to bless me with. I give devise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form: First I give and bequeath to my dearly beloved wife, Betty, all my estate lands, mill, Negro man Mark, stock of every kind and household furniture, as long as she shall live and to be at her disposal at her death. Whom I constitute my executrix and James Ryley executor of this my last will and testament. Also I give and leave to every one of my children one dollar each to William, Thomas, Leroy, Molly, Betsy and John and Nelly Reives to be raised out of my estate at my death and paid to each of them, rattifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament." In witness whereof, I have unto set my hand and seal this twelfth day of April one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven. Robe