In a message dated 3/30/2006 2:05:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Carole Do you know who Polly Searcy's parents were? Linda Sure do! Father Richard Searcy b. 21 Aug 1738 Granville Co., NC d. 26 Oct 1824 Woodford Co., KY son of John Searcy, Sr (1694-1787) and Phoebe (1698-1790). Married to Mary ?? abt 1766 probably in Granville Co., NC. Mary born abt 1740 - not sure of date of death. Other children Edmund, Berry, Henry, Lucy, Ritter (female), Nancy, Martha and Leonard. It appears a number of the kids were born in NC so chances are Polly was too. I found some interesting stuff on the message boards concerning Searcy research and I contacted one of the posters who seemed knowledgable and willing to share. She sent me some files via email and snail mail too. As you can see from the notes, Richard Searcy served during the Rev War. Notes from Waunita Powell Richard Searcy (Sn’d “X”) Bn. Aug. 21, 1738 Granville Co., N.C. d. Oct. 26, 1824 Woodford Co., Ky.:Bur. on his farm. W.D. Sept. 17, 1823: W.P. Dec. Court 1824 WBk. G. Pg. 219 Ex. Son Leon'd Searcy, Herman Bomar, Sam. Bevill Md. Molly: died after will date. (??Molly Berry?) Capt. of Militia in 1778 Granville Co., N. C. 1786 Oxf. Dist Gran. Co. N.C. Richard Searcy 1m 1726-65:2m -21:5f Early members of Forks of Elkorn Church (Earliest records 1788) in Franklin Co., Ky. (created 1794 -part of Woodford Co.) Franklin Co., Ky. Newspaper Nov. 10, 1824--Stated he was one of the first Settlers of Woodford Co. Ky. (taken from Fayette Co. 1789). He and John Searcy 1795 & 1800 in Woodford Co.: Said at death had lived there near 40 yrs. He was in Granville Co. cens. 1786 & took oath Feb. 1787 to admin. father's estate. Issue: 1. Edmund Bn. Mar. 25, 1767 Granville Co. N. C.: died Oct. 15, 1825: Md. Sept. 8, 1796 Hannah Miller: Bond. Sept. 6, 1796 Wdfd. Co., Ky. By J. Dupuy (In 1800 tax list in Wdfd. Co.) 2. Berry Bn. ca. 1770 Granville Co., N. C.: d/a 1850 cens.: Md. Aug. 30 1792 Woodford Co. Ky. Francis Jack, d/o Samuel and Francis Jack: Md. by Samuel Shannon: Md. #2 Franklin Co., Ky., Polly Watts bn. 1790 N. C., d/o John and Francis Watts of Franklin Co. Ky. Bdsmn: Henry Shouse: Test: D. Wiesiger. 3. Polly Bn. ca. 1770-5: Md. Feb. 1795 George Dawkins. by Rev. James Dupey: had a dau. Nancy bn. Dec. 30, 1796 Woodford Co., Ky.: d. Aug. 17, 1872 Randolph Co., Mo.: Md. Feb. 6, 1815 James Burton of Henry Co., Ky. 4. Henry Bn. 1772 Granville Co., N. C.: W.P. Aug. 1833: Md. July 31, 1796 Elizabeth Haynes-by J. Dupuy 1810 cens. in Fr. Co., Ky. 5. Lucy Bn. ca. 1773 Granville Co., N. C.: Unmd. at will date. 6. Ritter Bn. 1777--Kitty Searcy Md. Mar. 12, 1796 (May 1) Thorton Farrow in Woodford Co., Ky. --Jas. Dupuy 7. Nancy Md. ca. 1801 Wdfd. Co. James Edwards. 1820 Cens. 5 sns & 3 da. 8. Martha "Patsy" Bn. 1779: Md. Mar. 25, 1808 William Endicott Woodford Co., Ky. (?1827 in Clay Co. Mo.) 9. Leonard Bn. July 11, 1781: ?d. May, 27, 1862?:Md. June 6, 1806 Phoebe Endicott. (1827 in Clay Co., Mo.) Is this Beverly s/o Henry, grdsn of Richard & Molly? Wbk G Woodford Co., Ky. The undersigned having been appointed comissioners to appraise the personal estate of Beverly Searcy dec'd. Report that there has been one silver Watch presented to them which they value at $17,50 Jan. 6, 1824: Cash received in Commonwealth notes $210.00 I do certify that the above is all that has come into my hands--John Long--Woodford Co. Ct. This day Buford Twyman, Joel Henry, and Robert P. Clark appeared before me and took the oath required by law. Given under my hand this 6th day of January 1824---Sam'l Berry . Will Bk. G. Pg. 397 (Aug. 1826 List of sales of a Beverly Searcy dec'd in 1824). James M. Kinny bought his silver watch, which seems his only possession. On this record are names John Long Jr., Adm.: Blackburn, W. Coleman, D. Kankend, Daniel Price. (A John Long mentioned in deed of Richard and Molly Searcy). Wbk. H pg. 247-248 Sammuel Berry was adm. of Richard Searcy Est. (I wonder if Samuel Berry is b/o Molly?) Obituary of Richard Searcy Frankfort Ky. Nov. 1824. The Argus of Western America. #38, Vol. XVII "Arise, Shine for the light is come and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee". (Isaiah Chapter 9-VI). Departed this life on the 26th October, Mr. Richard Searcy of Woodford County, aged eighty Six years. Mr. Searcy was one of the few early adventurers of Kentucky, and of the very few of them who have so long survived the great changes in the social condition of it’s inhabitants which time and circumstances have established. He has resided near forty years on the farm where he died and was buried. The benevolence of his disposition, his hospitality, undeviating fidelity in his friends, his candoar (sic) and honesty towards all men, his toleration and liberality towards those with whom he differed in sentiment, in politics or religion, were qualities, so happily combined as to render his associations convenient to himself, and secured him the friendship and esteem of others. The final departure of such a husband, parent, friend and neighbor, leaves the sympathies and best feelings of the heart to mourn the loss of the good and worthy. But reflections upon the nature of men and things, teaches us to rejoice because he rejoiced in the faith inspired by the test. AMICUS Will: I, Richard Searcy. of this County of Woodford and State of Kentucky, being sound in body and mind but well advanced in years do make and constitute this my last will, hereby revoking and making void a will wrote by Majr. Herman Bormar and now in his hands at the same time making void all others ever heretofore made by me: First, whereas I did some years ago give to my son, Lenoard. Searcy my farm and plantation whereon I now live after my death, and some one or two years ago conveyed the same to him the said Leonard by deed and also about 12 or 14 years ago I gave to my Daughter Lucy Searcy one Negro girl named Rose being all that I intended for them and each of them but hereby ratifying and confirming the two aforesaid legacies to them the same Leonard and Lucy Searcy them and their heirs forever. Second my will and desire is that all remainder of my estate, of what description soever it may be, to be by my Ex'ors hereafter to be named equally divided and by him paid over to my other seven children after my death. Viz: Edmd, Berry, Henry Searcy--Polly Dawkins, Ritter Farrow, Nancy Edwards and Patsy Endicott to them and to their heirs forever provided however that if my wife Molly Searcy should be a longer liver than myself my desire is that my Exct. shall fairly inventory and list all my estate as aforesaid in presence of as many of my children as may be present or other respectable citizens of the neighborhood and leave all in her my wife Molly Searcy hands for her support during her life or such part thereof as she may choose to retain and keep possession of particularly the money my will is shall be by her the said Molly retained using the interest and such other as may be necessary for her support. My Exct. at the same time keeping the inventory and taking care to prevent lists or marks after my death. Lastly my desire is that my son Leon'd Searcy Herman Bormar and Samuel Berry are appointed my Executors to carry this my will into effect and be admitted so to do without giving bond or security for the performance of their duty herein required in Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the 17th day of Sept. 1823. Richard (X) Searcy His Mark Test: Dennis Reardon & Robert P. Clarke State of Kentucky Woodford County : Dec. Co. Court 1824 This the last will and testament of Richard Searcy deceased was produced in court and proved by the oath of Robert P. Clarke one of the subscriber witnesses thereto (also the signatures and hand writing of Dennis Reardon the other Subscribing witness provision by the oaths of said Clark and also by Herman Borrman) and ordered to Record whereupon Samuel Berry of the executors named in said will came into court and took the oath required by law. Certificate of probate is granted him in due form. Bond being dispensed with by said will. Att. John McKinney State Records of N. C. collected and edited by Walter Clark: Published by Nash Brothers, Goldsboro, N. C. Vol:22 pp 84, 370. Records of Office of Reg. of deeds, Granville Col, N. C. Bk. E. p. 402: same, Bk. F. p 175 Granville Co., Wills: Aug. 1766 John Glover Jr. Admin: Richard Searcy, Jno. Walker, Jno. Potter, Security: John Glover, John Williams Jr. WBk H Pg. 247-248 Dr. Samuel Berry Adm. Estate of Richard Searcy. WBk G 247-9 Dec. 18, 1824 Sales of Est--Acting Ex. Samuel Berry. 1810 Richard only Searcy listed in Woodford Co., Ky. (?miss John) Had John , his bro., died by 1810? The following deeds indicate that Richard Searcy, s/o John Searcy 1st, lived near Glenn's Cr. and McCrackins Mill was in the area. His brother, John must have lived in same area, as did Bartlett, s/o John 2nd. They or their families found at the same Forks of Elkorn Church. It must have been in this same area that Richard Searcy s/o John 2nd, lived when his wife "Mrs. Dick Searcy" was slain by Indians. She was found by her husband, Richard, lying, not yet dead, on the path to Billy Hill’s house . She was returning to her home. William Hill’s Wife was sister to Richard and d/o John Jr. Woodford Co. DBK. #1 June 2, 1789, Bartlett Searcy to Richard Searcy 130 ac of land on Branch of Glenn Creek. Woodford Co. D.B. C2 pg. 459 (rec'd from Ann Dearinger 1994) This Indenture made this day of One Thousand Eight hundred and one between Richard Searcy and Mary his wife of the County of Woodford and state of Kentucky of the one part witnesseth that the said Richard and Mary, his wife for and in consideration of the sum of Twenty Two pounds to them in hand paid, the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge hath and by these presence doth grant bargain and sell unto the said John Long his heirs and assignees forever a certain tract of land in the County aforesaid bounded as followeth. Towit: beginning at a Buckeye and Hickory a corner between said Long and Searcy thence with said Longs line N. 68 Deg. W. one hundred and Eighteen Poles to a stake thence with said Longs line 20 Deg. E. twenty nine Poles, thence S. forty Six Deg. E. Eighty one poles to a stake thence South sixty eight deg. E. to the beginning containing by estimation seven and a fourth acres to the same more or less with its appurtenances to have and to hold the said tract or parcel land with its appurtenances to the said John Long and his heirs and assignes to the proper use and ?behest forever and the said Richard Searcy and Mary his wife for their selves and their heirs the said tract or parcel of land with its appurtenances to the said John Long and his heirs and assignees shall and will Warrant and forever defend against all and any other persons whatsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same in ?behests whereof the said parties have hereunto set their hands and Seals this day and year first written. Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of: Richard (X) Searcy (Seal) Mary (X) Searcy (Seal) At a Court held for Woodford County the 1st day of June 1801 This Indenture was acknowledged by the said Richard Searcy and Mary his wife she being first privately examined and relinquished her right of dower as the law directs to be their act and deed and ordered recorded. Test: G. Brooke C.C. D.B.-H Pg. 406 Woodford Co., Ky. (Rec'd from Ann Dearinger 1994) This Indenture made this first day of May an the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty one between Richard Richard Searcy and Mary, his wife, of the County of Woodford and Commonwealth of Kentucky of the one part and Leonard Searcy of the County of Woodford and Commonwealth aforesaid of the other part witnesseth that the said Searcy and wife for and in consideration of the sum of four thousand dollars in hand paid the receipt whereof hereby acknowledged have granted bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain and sell unto the said Leonard . Searcy his heirs and assignes all that tract a parcel of land situate and being in the County of Woodford on the waters of Glenn Creek containing one hundred and twenty one acres to the same more or less and bounded as follows: Towit: beginning at an Ash and dead Hackberry on McCrackins line thence running South 22 ?Degrees 169 Poles to a ?Stone and Sugar Tree at the mouth of ?Ellis Lane now James Edwards corner to John Longs. Thence with Longs line along the said N. 63 ?Degrees 60 Poles to a stake in the ?Road thence at 57 Deg. 73 Poles to another stake in the ?Road 10 ?Deg. 11 poles to a Hackberry and Sugar Tree thence N 70 ?Deg. 48 poles to three Sugar Trees on McCrackens line thence with his line S. W. 162 Poles to the beginning.Together with all and singular the appurtenances to have and to hold the land hereby conveyed with the appurtenances unto the said Leonard Searcy his heirs and assignees forever and the said Searcy and wife for themselves their heirs executors and administrators the aforesaid tract of land and Appurtenances unto the said Leonard Searcy his heirs and assignes against the claim or claims of all and every person or persons whatsoever claiming or to claim the same do and will forever warrant and defent by these presents In Witnesseth whereof the said Richard Searcy and Mary, his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals this day and date first above mentioned acknowledged in presence of Richard (X) Searcy (Seal) his mk. Mary (X) Searcy (Seal) her mk. Woodford County ?____County Court Clerks office May 1st 1821 As Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid I certify that this deed from Richard Searcy and Mary his wife to Leonard Searcy was this day furnished to me in my office and acknowledged by the said Searcy and wife to be thir act and deed. She the said Mary Searcey having been first privately examined by me separate and apart from her said husband as the law directs and having this deed fully explained to her and voluntarily relinsquishes her right of dower to the premises hereby conveyed and the same is hereby recorded in my files. Given under my hand this day & year---John MCKinney, C.W.C. Deed Bk. E. Gran. Co., N. C. pg. 215-16, 1761: Richard Searcy to John Ayes for 15lbs. 226 acs. on Nut Bush Cr. in Lindseys corner. Bk E pg. 409-410 June 8, 1762 Charles Williams to Richard Searcy for 30 lbs. 423 ac. on Vincent Bodine corner, both sides of Crooked Run: Wit: Reuben Searcy. Deed Bk. H pg. 416 Granville Co. Aug. 17, 1772 Richard Searcy & w. Mary deed to Bailey Flemming. Bk. L pg. 31 Richard Searcy & w. Mary deed to Peter Fleming Feb. 7, 1774. Gramville Co., N. C. Bk. M: Richard Searcy & w. Mary deed to John Warmoth Mar. 5, 1778 Granville Co., N. C. 1810 Cens. Wdf. Co. Richard Searcy pg. 384 line 19 Edmund Searcy pg. 402 Leonard Searcy pg. 388 1820 cens. Richard Searcy pg. 384 He like his brother, Bartlett, owned slaves-Rachael & two children, Charles and Washington, sold for $650.00 in his sale. ************************************************************************* Served during Revolutionary War. See land records of Granville County, North Carolina for he and his wife Mary years 1772-1774. Deed Book P: William Wms Searcy attorney for Richard Searcy of Kentucky, deed to William H. Searcy for a 1/5 part of an undivided tract of land in Granville Co., NC Jan 3, 1797. Does this refer to this Richard? ****************************************************************************** Polly Dawkins bn. ca. 1770-5 Md. Feb. 1795 Geo. Dawkins. She was dau of Richard Searcy and Molly, s/o John Sr. any more questions ask e-mail. Waunita Powell Waunita Powell Then There was Richard bn. Aug. 21,1738 s/o John and Phoebe, md. Mary "Molly. This Richard d. Ot. 26, 1824 Woodford Co., Ky. Bur on his farm W.P Dec. court 1824 WBk. G. Pg. 219. His ch. were Edmund, Berry, Polly, Henry, Lucy, Ritter, Nancy, Martha. and Leonard. Do you have any special questions. Waunita.