Seventh Generation (Continued)
Family of Richard Buckalew Jr. (304) & Mary/Rachel ? Unknown

712. James Buckalew. Born on 26 July 1784 in Lancaster Co, SC. James died in Ramer, Montgomery Co., AL, on 26 July 1873; he was 89. Buried in Sentell Cemetery, Ramer, Montgomery Co., AL.

Much of the material contained in the family history file of James Buckelew is the fruit of the careful, conscientious, and faithful work of Mary Jo (Athey) Evans. Mary Jo was a major contributor to the publications of Gerry Green concerning Alabama Buckelews.

Conjecture: That this James may be the son and "Jr." of James, Sr., brother of Richard. Had him originally entered as son of Richard, James, Sr.'s, brother. In either family, James (Jr.) would be child or a 66 or 67 year-old father, possible but unlikely. It would, however, be strange for James to be designated "Jr." in Richard's family.

1812, land that had been granted to Richard Buckalew and inherited by George Buckalew was sold to James. He was called "James Buckalew, Sr." at the administration of his estate on 18 Dec 1819 and is believed to have had at least one child, James, Jr., who administered James, Sr.'s estate in 1819.

Variant spelling: BuckaleN; both Hampshire Co., VA and Lee Co., GA (1830).

1812, War of 1812 Veterans (State of SC): James Buckelew with Col. William Austin's Regt. SC Militia (SC Arch have no records for James)..., 243.

1815, December: .James bought an additional 150 acres of LancasterCo, SC, land.

1816, 26 July, Edgefield Co., SC; Administration Bond, Estate of James Buckelew, Jr.: James Buckelew, Sr., Jacob Green & William Cockeroft were bonded for $800.

1818: M/P Spring 1817, MS Territory, establishing new Alabama Territory. James and Rebecca appear to have moved to Montgomery Co., AL soon after their son, Richard, was born in SC in 1818.

1819: Sold their property in Lancaster Co. just after migrating to AL.

James and Rebecca are not recorded from 1819 until 1830 when they showed up in Pike Co., AL. There are, however, some hints of a grant for James in Blount Co., AL, about 1820.

1830, Pike Co., AL, Census.
1831, 12 Dec, Pike Co., AL, Deed: Received land grant.
1832, Georgia's Gold Lottery.
Cannot be same James J. as Milton's son. Milton would have been only about 14 at time of the 1832 Gold Lottery.

1835, 25 Apr, Pike Co., AL, Deed: To Green B. Spencer.
1835: Finally settled in Montgomery Co., AL, about 1835, just south of present day town of Ramer whose population 150 years later was still only 375.

1835, 13 Jan, Mont., AL, Deed: From Wm. Athey.
1835, 30 Jan, Mont., AL, Deed: From Henry Athey.
1836, 27 Feb, Mont., AL, Deed: From John Hudgins.
1840 Montgomery Co., AL, Census. , p. 196.
1840: James' and Rebecca's grandchildren were 19 in 1840, 41 by 1850.
1847, 9 Feb, Montgomery Co., AL, Deed: To. Wm. Athey.
1850, 15 Sep, Mont. Co., AL, Census.
1852, 31 Mar, Mont. Co., AL, Deed: To son, George.

1860 Montgomery Co., AL, Census.

1870, 15 Aug, Mont. Co., AL, Census: Living with Colin A.J. and Martha Carolyn Cook., his daughter.

Rebecca became known as a midwife. 'lots of experience.
Westward movement of the several of the children took place in the latter part of the 1840s. Robert, Berry and James appear to have gone first, followed by Elisian and Len Hough, and, maybe, Rhoda and Elijah Wyatt. First stop was Union Parish, LA.

James Buckelew living in Montgomery Co., AL, Aug 1870.

In 1808 when James was 23, he married Rebecca Champion, daughter of Jacob Shadrack Champion (about 1750-12 June 1832) & Anne Martin(?) Little, in Lancaster Co., SC. Born on 15 May 1788 in Lancaster Co, SC. Rebecca died in Ramer, Montgomery Co, AL, on 26 January 1859; she was 70. Buried in Sentell Cem., Ramer, Montgomery Co., AL.

Elizabeth Axton gives James' wife as "Rachel."

Rebecca Champion was married to a James Buckalew and was named in the 1832 will of Revolutionary ancestor, Jacob S. Champion in Cambed, S. C. along with 12 other children. Widow was Ann Champion.

"Died of dropsy after being sick three months. (Aged 70)" Mortality Schedule, Montgomery Co., AL, Bk F, p. 70.

They had the following children:
1575 i. Rhoda (~1809->1841)
1576 ii. Robert M. (1811-1861)
1577 iii. Jane McCorkle (1813-1886)
1578 iv. Richard C. (~1818-)
1579 v. George D. (1820-1878)
1580 vi. Mary Ann (1821-1894)
1581 vii. Benjamin (~1821-)
1582 viii. Little Berry Champion (1824-1866)
1583 ix. Mary Caroline (1826-1900)
1584 x. James Madison (1828-~1865)
1585 xi. Mallacy Elisian (~1829->1880)
1586 xii. Martha Rebecca (~1830-1889)

713. Dau. Buckalew. Born in 1784/1790.

714. Dau. Buckalew. Born in 1784/1790.

715. John Buckalew. Born in 1790/1794.

716. Abner Buckalew. Born in 1794/1797.

1818, 22 Mar; Lancaster Co., Deed: James (signed name) Buckolew to Richard Buckalow, both of Lancaster Dist., for $150 -- the 50 acre plantation where John Marler formerly lived. Adj: Richard Buckalow land, the great Road & a ridge; a part of a 250 acre tract granted to Marler. Wit: Richard (signed name) Buckolew, Jr., and Abner (signed name) Buckalew. Ack. Abner Buckalew 9 Jan 1819 before James Douglas, JP. Old Series, Bk I, p. 151, 152. Ibid.

Probably the Abner Buckelew who showed up on the 1840 Williamson Co., TN, census with what looks like a wife, seven children, and a woman between 50 and 60 years. In following years two other Buckelews show up there, one was the marriage of Mary Buckelew to Wiley Pewitt, and the other was a court case where William Buckelew charged Benjamin Brown with assault. We assume these were Abner's children, but that may not be true at all. The only other thing known about Abner, there, is when he sold 160 acres of land in 1848.

Abner married Elizabeth Byrd, daughter of Joseph Byrd Byrd.

"S.C. Marriages 1729-1867, Implied in SC Equity Reports," Vol. I, by Barbara R. Langdon; Vol 6 RIEQ 129-137.

717. Richard Buckalew. Born in 1794/1797.

718. William Dorsey Buckalew Sr. Born in 1795 in Edgefield, SC. William Dorsey died in Chapel Hill, AL, on 11 February 1845; he was 50.

The only Buckelew known to be in SC in 1830, in Edgefield Co.

We have an obvious discrepancy here with respect to date of death or this being the correct William.This needs some work. Enlightenment solicited.

Emigrated from SC to Henry Co., GA. 1830 census of that county lists Wm. Buckalew as Head of Family, age 40-50; 1 female age 30-40; 1 male age 15-20; 2 males age 10-15; 1 female 10-15; 1 female 5-10. Total 7. The 1831 Tax Digest of Henry Co., GA, shows Wm. Buckalew, Sr., Lot 1 Slaves 0 Land 202 acres Quality 2-3, N.O. 236 Dist 2 on Indian River, Henry Co. Taxes 69.5 cents.
The names of Wm. Dorsey Buckalew, Sr.'s, children are not all known.

Settled in Chambers Co., AL, in what is known as "Buckalew Mountains." The remains of the old home are only the chimneys, the house having been torn down and restored in part at Birmingham (?). Site pictures made 1969 by Prof. Gossett of Auburn.

From GGM (Georgia Genealogical Magazine), "Settlers from Old Ninety Six, S. C. To Georgia and Alabama": "BuckaBOO, Abner A., to Chambers County, also Sara BuckaBOO (widow of Wm. BuckaBOO, and children Robert F., Benj. W., Susannah J., and Seaborn), to Chambers County.
1839, 20 Nov, Edgefield Co., SC; Summons of Partition: To Allen A. Buckaloo, Nancy E. Buckaloo, Benjamin W. Buckaloo and Seabourn Buckaloo, heirs and representatives of William Buckaloo who died intestate Greeting: You are requested to appear at the Court of Ordinary to be holden at Edgefield Court Hourse for Edgefield Dist. on Mon. the 2nd day of Dec. in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-nine to show cause if any you can, why the real Estate of William Buckaloo deceased, situate in said Dist. on the waters of Stevens Creek bounding on lands of Robert Bryan, Robert D. Bryan, David Richardson and others containing one hundred and thirty acres more or less should not be divided or sold, alloting to the said Sarah Buckaloo, one third part, and the remaining two thirds equally divided amongst the above named legatees. O. Towles O.E.D. (From J. Milton Quarles to Mrs. J.L. Knight. May 1974 typed transcription of records found in Bk. A, 1825-39, A Record of Proceedings in Cases of Summons in Partition, Pages 262-4, Edgefield Co., SC.)

1839, 20 Nov; Testimony; Edgefield Co., SC: Robert Bryan, Sr., and Bud C. Bryan appeared before O. Towles and made Oath they are acquainted with the lands described in the Summons in Partition, and are of the opinion it cannot be divided without injury to the parties' interest and would recommend a sale of said land, and they further say it does not exceed one thousand dollars in value.
1842 (9 Jun) Power of Attorney, Chambers Co., AL: The legatees of the estate of Wm Buckalew, Abner A. Buckalew, William B. Lacy, Nancy A. Lacy, appoint Sarah Buckalew as their lawful attorney, to recover legacies from the Ordinary in Edgefield Co, SC.

1842 (10 Jun) Guardianship Petition to Orphans' Court; Chambers Co., AL: Sarah Buckalew, widow of William Buckelew, applies for Letters of Guardianship for their minor Children, Robert F., Benjamin W., William D., Susannah I., and Seaborn B. Buckalew. Signed by son, Abner A.; wife, Sarah; and daughter Nancy's husband, William Lacey.

1842,10 June, Will Filed or Read: Named Sarah as guardian of Robert T., Benjamin, William D., Susana J. & Seaborn B.

1842 (30 Jun) Estate Settlement; Chambers Co., AL: The estate of William Buckaloo, deceased, was settled in Edgefield Co., SC.

1842 (30 June) Edgefield, SC, Estate Settlement, Estate of William Buckaloo: The real estate of William Buckaloo, deceased. Sarah Buckaloo appl. vs ?Allen (Abner/) A. Buckaloo, fathers ?Deft's. "Rec'd 30th June 1845 of Oliver Towles, Twenty Six 50/100 in full for my share of the above bond. also Thirty Seven 85/100 in full for the shares of Benjamin W., Robt F., Wm. D., Susan I. and Seabourne Buckaloo, minors, which amount I am entitled to receive as their Guardian. Also 15 14/100 dollars in full for the share of Abner A. Buckaloo & Nancy F. Buckaloo, now Nancy F. Lacy, which ?said ?currency I am authorized to receive as pr. a power of attorney for them. Signed by Sarah Buckelew. Wit: Benj. Conolly.

1846 or 1847 (29 Jan) Marriage; Chambers Co., AL: Sarah Buckalew to Robert Johns; A. A. Buckelew, bondsman.

Descendant Elizabeth Buckalew Vaughan has William Dorsey Buckalew's year of birth as 1805.

From Meriwether Walker Buckalew:

"William D. Buckalew, born in Edgefield, SC, in 1795, immigrated to Chambers County, Alabama, in 1830. Immigrating with the Buckalews were the families of Johns, Harts, Daniels, Grays and Culbreaths. The Buckalews settled in the Chambers Co. area known as Buckalew Mountains. [The significance of the Mountains may have been lost when Chambers Co. Lake was formed.] On December 13, 1852, William Dorsey Buckalew married Julia Ann Hart in Chambers Co.

"Their children were William T., born July 23, 1855, in Cusetta, AL; married Carrie Daniel April 8, 1880. A physician, He died in Blooming Grove, TX, in 1925. Robert J., born Jan 6, 1859, in Cusetta, AL; Married Lilla Hart Dinkins Jan 12, 1888. Sallie, born Jan 1 1861, in Cusetta, AL; married Thomas Jack, May 8, 1890. Mamie, born May 2, 1865 in cusetta, AL; married John Williams on Jan 14, 1893. Seaborn J., Feb 3, 1868, in Cusetta, AL; married Edna Rice, Feb 1909, in Grapevine,TX.An engineer, he graduated from Auburn and played on Auburn's first football team. Benjamin F., born Oct 23, 1872, in Cusetta, AL; married Harriet Whitaker on Oct 29, 1902. Marion Roby born Mar 12, 1875, in Cusetta, AL; married Julia Ann Moore on Oct 23, 1901, in Lafayette, AL. Eva, born June 1877, in Cusetta, AL; married John T. Hart.

"William Dorsey Buckalew followed agricultural pursuits in Chambers Co.; he was a man of sound reputation, a member of the Masonic fraternity and supporter of the Baptist church. During the War Between The States he was connected with the Confederate mail service. He died in 1885.

"Roby, the youngest of the five sons of William D. and Julia Ann Hart Buckalew, was only ten years old at the time of his father's death. He remained on the home farm until he was 21 years old. For one year afterward he served as a clerk in the country store of R. J. Combs and Co., near Lafayette. During this time he found himself well adapted for business, particularly along the lines requiring care, judgment, and accuracy, and then followed a course in business college at Lexington, KY.

"With this preparation Roby entered the employ of the Bank of Lafayette, with which he continued for ten years. During six years of this of this period he not only filled a position of trust and responsibility in the bank, but served also as Treasurer of Chambers Co. In 1906, when the Chambers Co. Bank was organized in Lafayette, he was made its first cashier.

"Roby was active in civic, school, and church affairs. He served as Treasurer of the Lafayette unit of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. He was a deacon and Church Treasurer of the First Baptist Church of Lafayette. In 1918 he moved to Roanoke, AL., to accept the prestigious position of Cashier of the Roanoke Banking Company, at the time the largest bank in East Alabama.

"On Oct. 23, 1901, Roby married Julia Ann Moore, daughter of Anderson D. and Nancy Walker Moore, in Lafayette, AL. Julia Ann was born in Lafayette on May 23, 1879. Julia Ann died in Roanoke on June 13, 1938, and is buried in West View Cemetery, Lafayette, Chambers County.

"Marion Roby and Julia Ann Moore Buckalew had seven children. The first six were born in Lafayette, Chambers Co. The youngest was born in Roanoke, Randolph Co.

"Their children were: Vardaman Moore, born Oct 21, 1902, died in 1982; Marion Roby, Jr. born July 6, 1905, resides at Merritts Island, FL; William Dorsey born Feb 27, 1907, died in 1997; Merriwether Walker born Nov 3, 1911, resides in Wilmington, DE; John Edwin born August 18, 1918, resides in Van Buren, AR; Frances Pope Buckalew Henry born Mar 21, 1921, resides in Bainbridge, GA." [Note: Meriwether Walker Buckalew died 27 Feb 2000]

Before 1824 when William Dorsey was 29, he married Sarah Connelly, daughter of William O'connelly. Born on 19 November 1799 in Edgefield Co., SC. Sarah died in Cusseta, Chambers Co., AL, on 30 December 1873; she was 74.

1842, 10 June; Edgefield Co., SC, Petition to Orphans Court: Sarah Buckalew, widow and relict (?) of William Buckelew, late of Chambers Co., AL, deceased, applies to Evan G. Richards, Judge of Orphans Court, for letters of Guardianship of her children, Robert F., Benjamin W., William D., Susanna I., & Seaborn B. Buckalew. The court ordered that Sarah be bonded for $100 by two good and sufficient securities. They were Abner A. Buckalew & William Lacy, and she was granted Guardianship. From Receipt Bk B.

1842, 19 Sep, Deed: Bought land.

1846 or 1847 (29 Jan) Marriage; Chambers Co., AL: Sarah Buckalew to Robert Johns; A. A. Buckelew, bondsman.

1860 Chambers Co., AL, Census. Sarah, 60, SC; Thomas Buckalew, 32, school teacher, SC, and John Lewis, 17, AL, in household.

They had the following children:
1587 i. Abner A. (~1822-)
1588 ii. Nancy Adaline (~1823-)
1589 iii. Robert Franklin (1824-1908)
1590 iv. Benjamin W. (~1827-)
1591 v. William Dorsey (1827-1885)
1592 vi. Harriet
1593 vii. Susannah J. (~1834-)
1594 viii. Seaborn B. (1840-)

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