Paul, I need to add a couple of children to Moses Kemp, Sr, born 1749. 1) Wiley J. Kemp, Capt., born abt 1765 in Wake Co, NC, died 12 Dec 1839 in Edgefield Co, SC. Married Nancy Nicholson, had 5 children, (may 6 G grandfather_ 2) Sarah Kemp, born abt 1767 in Wake Co, NC married Jesse Forrest 3) Solomon Kemp, born abt 1772 in WakeCo, NC died in Cobb Co, GA married Clarissa Benson had 12 children 4) Moses Kemp, Jr born abt 1774 in WakeCo, NC died abt 1860 in Cobb Co, GA, married Susan ?? I show 2 sons, may be more. Meredith Kemp born 1824 and John W. Kemp, Sr. 5) Richard Kemp born abt 1775 in NC died 1812 married Elizabeth ??? no further info. 6) Nancy Kemp born abt 1778 in NC died bef Mar 1834 in Edgefield Co, sC, married James Youngblood, 3 children 7) Aaron Kemp born 2 March 1779 in NC died 1858 in Forsythe Co, GA married ASarah Street, 9 children. 8) Wilson Kemp, Sr., born abt 1780 died 1 July 1859 in Edgefield Co, SC. Married Sarah ??? 12 children. One being Wilson Kemp, Jr who married and had Wilson Kemp, III 9) Hickey Kemp, born abt 1784 in Greenville co, SC died abt 1867 in Wilson Co, TN married Jemimah Shaw. no further info. Wiley and Wilson moved from Greenville to Edgefield Co. Solomon moved to Cobb Co, GA and is listed as a Pioneer settler of Old CobbCo, GA. When the family moved to Greenville they recieved grants Brushy Creek on the Enoree River and baptist Church there. Here are some of the deeds found in Deed Book C of Greenville County. Hope some of this helps. Greenville County, SC Deed Book C. 411 - Feb 18 1791 Absalom Carney & Wife Sarah (Greenville Co) to Joseph King (same); for 40 pds sterling sold 40 acres; border: Absalom Carney's beginning corner, the river, & a branch; part of grant in 1785 to Absalom Carney on both sides of Enoree River. (Signed) Absalom Carney & Sarah's Mark "X" witness Solomon Kemp & Wm Silversides; acknowledged May 1791; book C pate 1 444 (blank) 1788 Michael Johnston (Newberry Co, SC) to Isaac West (Greenville Co); for 40 pds SC Money sold 160 acres on waters of Richland Cr of Reedy R; granted Jan 21, 1785 by Gov. Benjamin Guerard to M. Johnston (grant book 4C p.251), (signed) Michael Johnston; witness Isaac Morgan, John Ross & Aaron Kemp; wit Oath Oct 1791 by A. Kemp; rec Nov 10, 1791; book C pager 63. 496. May 20, 1791 Aaron Kemp (Greenville Co) to Charles Sowel (same); for 60 lbs SC money sold 150 ac on Brush Cr of Enoree R; granted Oct 1, 1787 by Gov. Thomas Pinckney to Aaron Kemp (grant book 4U p. 342). (signed) Aaron Kemp; witness John Baynes, Solomon Kemp, & James Hunt; wit Oath May 1792; acknowledged; rec. Aug 6, 1792, Book C Page 166. 554 - Aug 25, 1790 Benjamin Whorton (Pendleton Co, SC) to Peter Sarter (Greenville Co); for 100 lbs sterling sold 202 ac on both sides of Brush Cr; being where Peter Sarter lives; granted Oct 15, 1784 by Gob. Benjamin Guerard to Henry Hays. (signed) Benjamin Whorton; witness Eli Norman & Aaron Kemp; wit. Oath may 1793 by Aaron Kemp before (omitted); rec. Jun 4, 1793; Book C page 251/ 585. Nov. 13, 1792 John Conner (GA) to Moses Kemp (Greenville Co); for 100 lbs SC Money sold 640 acres on the branches of Rockey Cr of Enoree R; border: unknown land on NE and vacant land on all other sides: granted July 7, 1788 by Gov. Thomas Pinckney to John Conner. (Signed) John Conner; witness Henry Tate, Harrison Hunt & Agness Sowell; wit. Oath, May 1793 by (omitted) before John Thomas, jr esq; rec Jun 15, 1793; book C page 293. 701 Oct 19, 1793 Aaron Kemp (Greenville Co) to Charles Sowell (same); for 50 lbs sterling sold 150 acres on Brush Creek, a branch of the Enoree R; includes the plantation where Charles Sowell lives; granted Oct 1, 1787 by Gov. Thomas Pinckney to Michael Johnston who sold on Jan 13 1788 to Aaron Kemp (signed) Aaron Kemp; witness Reuben Gun, Saml Walker, & Richard Sowell; wit oath (no date) by R Gunn before John Thomas esq; rec. Jun 10, 1794. Book C Page 458 714 Jan 4, 1794 Moses Kemp (Greenville Co) to Benjamin Walker (same); for 100 lbs sterling sold 225 acres on Brushey Cr a branch of Enoree R; border: land laid out to Cyprian Farrer, Samuel Walker & Michael Johnston; a part of 325 ac granted June 8, 1789 by Gov. Charles Pinckney to Moses Kemp on both sides of Brushey Cr of Enoree R.; border: vacant land on SE. Daniel Bennett & Cyprian Farrer on NW& NE, Michael Johnston on NW, Unknown land on SW & NW, Reuben Smith on NE & SE, vacant land on NE & NW, Signed Moses Kemps mark E. Witness Richard Sowel or Sowell, Charles Sowel & Salley Roberts; wit oath (no date) by R Sowell before John Thomas Esq; rec. Jun 23, 1794; Book C page 478. 715 - Feb 1, 1794 Charles Sowel (Greenville Co) to Benjamin Walker (same); for 50 lbs sterling sold 50 acres; border: Cyprian Farrar and Charles Sowel; being part of the land where Charles Sowel lives; part of 150 acres granted Oct 1, 1787 to Michael Johnston on Brushey Cr and S side of EnoreeR. Border: Thomas Farrer; sold Jan 13 1788 by M. Johnston to Aaron Kemp who sold Oct 19, 1793 to Charles Sowel. (signed) Charles Sowels mark + witness J. Walker, Reuben Radman, & James Radman; wit oath by R.Radman before John Thomas esq; rec Jun 23, 1794; Book C page 480. > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:37:45 -0000 > From: "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> > Subject: Re: [KEMP] Wilson Kemp 1817 Gwinnett County, Ga > To: <KEMP-L@rootsweb.com> > Message-ID: <1253547467.246448@rootsweb.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; > > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: m2171323 > Surnames: > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.kemp/665.743.2.1.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Paula... Thanks for getting back to me so quick. I have the census > records for Greenville, SC from 1790 to 1830. They show Moses (1774)and > he had a son born in 1800/01 in SC. I found him in the census of > 1800,1810,1820, and 1830. I also have several pages from different > sources that show Moses and his brother Aaron moved to Gwennett Co, Ga in > the early 1830's. My main stumbling block is Moses(1800/01). I need to > find who he was married to. I have family records that Mahala(MNU) born > abt 1805 with a son born 1836. His name is listed as Sanford Mose. The > 1850 census shows him living with his mother Mahala and an older brother > John. He had an older sister that records show married a Pickney Terry in > 1846 in Gwinnett Co. > I badly need (if there is one) the proof of the connection between > Moses (1800/01) and Mahala. If you have any info on any part of the > family during the period 1800-1832 I would appreciate it. > I don't know if you have much info on Moses(1749) but I have that he > had 6 kids.1)Sarah-1779 2)Moses-1774 3)Richard-1775 4) Aaron-1779 > 5)Hicksey-1784 6)Solomon-1787. I have land records showing that a > Solomom Kemp bought land in Ga in the 1820 and an Aaron kemp was part > of the 1827 land lottery. Be glad to share with you any other info I > have...Paul > > Important Note: > The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you > would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link > above and respond on the board.