SOURCE
Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KIN; p. 5.
"Peter Marks...probably lived in Charlottesville, VA, as his business
operations were mainly connected with the real estate of the town. In1779
he was Escheator for the county, and during tyhe Revolution for the
confiscation of the property of those who took sides with theBritish. In
1791 he bought from Mr. Monroe the square on which stood the store ofT. J.
Norman, his death occurred 1795, and left his affairs greatlycomplicated,
taking several years to straighten them up, in fact part of the above
purchase was not finally disposed of until 1830.
"We find mention of another real estate deal of Peter Marks, and
President James Monroe, in conveying his town property to PeterMarks, it
is recited that he sold to him the 'pine plank and materials deposited
thereon, except that which was planed, and the walnut plank, andreserved
in the house, room for his furniture and family, until the houses onthe
farm were ready for occupancy. (Wood's HISTORY OF ALBEMARLE CO., VA,pp.
262-280.)
"Peter Marks was one of the Signers of the Albemarle Declaration of
Independence, 21 Apr 1779; original preserved in Hist. Society of VA,
(Wood's History, p. 365.) He married Joanna Sydnor, of Virginia..."
Issue:
1 Sarah Marks, m. Joshua Nicholas, Dep. Clk, Albemarle Co., VA
2 Martha Marks, m. Francis McGee, d. 1846. Albemarle Co., VA.
3 Mary Marks, m. (2nd wife) James Lewis.
4 Sophia Marks, m. Russell Brown.
5 Elizabeth, m. John W. Hinde, moved to Clark Col, KY.
6 Ann (Nancy) Meriwether Marks, m. Temple Gwathmey, nephew ofGeorge
Rogers Clark, they moved to Jefferrson Co., KY.
7 Hastings, b. 12 Sep 1769; bap. 19 Jan 1770; moved to Clark Co.,KY. No
record.
8 Peter Marks, no record.
9 Fortunas, bap. 18 Aug 1721.p. 34; footnote; Peter Marks, J.S. Marks, Richard Harvie, J. Harvie -among
others were appointed 'Subscribers to ride in rotation every week forpapers,
and letters to be delivered two days after arrival of post to Fred'g at
Bentivoglio and Charlottesville, VA.
The above was the result of the desire of Pres. Thomas Jefferson in
regard to a surer correspondence - This was met by Dr. Gilmer who secureda
subscription toward postal carriagfe. This was the obligation, and manyof VA's
distinguished men were the subscribers.2 Woods, HISTORY OF ALBEMARLE CO., VA
p. 398; Necrology: "Peter Marks 1795."
1 Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KIN; p. 4-5.
SOURCE:
1 Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KIN
p. 6; "Mary C. Marks, m. (2nd wife) James Lewis."
[footnote] "...Mrs Mary Lewis seems to have made her home with her [Martha
(Marks) McGee), while her husband James Lewis lived for a time inTennessee,
but in 1826 he returned to Virginia, to make his home. (Wood's Hist.Albemarle
Co., VA p. 61)"
p. 16; "Mary C. Marks, (Peter, Hastings, John) was the 2nd wife ofCol.
James Lewis (David Lewis and his 3rd wife Mary Mc Grath (Mrs. Hart)). Hewas
b. Albemarle Co., VA, 1767; served throughout the Revolution, being in all
of its principal battles, Brandywine, Trenton, Princeton, White Plains,
Germantown, Yorktown, etc. For extended notice of Col. James Lewis and his
family; see p.379-381; Genealogy of the Lewis Family, by W. T. Lewis. Col.
Lewis member of the Episcopal Church, was a farmer, and kept hotelseveral
years at Charlottesville, VA. He was a fair specimen of Virginia
hospitality, married 1st. Lucy Thomas, daughter of John Thomas ofAlbemarle
Co., VA. Of this union there were eleven children. She died 1825; and in1826,
he married Mary C. Marks, also of Albemarle County. They had no children;she
died 1858."
SOURCE:
1 Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KIN
p. 6; "Mary C. Marks,m. (2nd wife) James Lewis."
[footnote] "...Mrs Mary Lewis seems to have made her home with her [Martha
(Marks) McGee), while her husband James Lewis lived for a time inTennessee,
but in 1826 he returned to Virginia, to make his home. (Wood's Hist.Albemarle
Co., VA p. 61)"
p. 16; "Mary C. Marks, (Peter, Hastings, John) was the 2nd wife ofCol.
James Lewis (David Lewis and his 3rd wife Mary Mc Grath (Mrs. Hart)). Hewas
b. Albemarle Co., VA, 1767; served throughout the Revolution, being in all
of its principal battles, Brandywine, Trenton, Princeton, White Plains,
Germantown, Yorktown, etc. For extended notice of Col. James Lewis and his
family; see p.379-381; Genealogy of the Lewis Family, by W. T. Lewis. Col.
Lewis member of the Episcopal Church, was a farmer, and kept hotelseveral
years at Charlottesville, VA. He was a fair specimen of Virginia
hospitality, married 1st. Lucy Thomas, daughter of John Thomas ofAlbemarle
Co., VA. Of this union there were eleven children. She died 1825; and in1826,
he married Mary C. Marks, also of Albemarle County. They had no children;she
died 1858."
SOURCE:
1 Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KINNOTES:
BIR-MAR: 1; p. 6, "...b. 12 Sep 1769; bap 19 Jan 1770; moved to ClarkCo.,
KY. No record."
1 Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KIN
p. 3; footnote: "Captain John Markes; Phillip Love's Co. ofVolunteers,
Virginia Cont'l Line, 16 Sep 1774... VA Co. Militia."p. 4; "John Marks, of Louisa Co., VA, married Mrs. Lucy (Meriwether)Lewis."
p. 6; footnote: "John Marks (Hastings, John) was a Capt. inRevolutionary
War, and for this service, received a grant of 4,000 acres of land onBrush
Creek, Ross Co., Ohio. He marched to Williamsburg, VA, 2 May 1775, todemand
satisfaction of Lord Dunmore for the removal of the powder (Wood'sHistory p.
364)p. 6; footnote;
"John Marks was Capt. 14th VA, (p.368) Also commanded a company in1st
Virginia, took part in battled of Guilford Court House, Camden,Ninety-six, and
Eutaw Springs. (p.370) Commanded the 10th virginia Regt. 1779, and1785; was
Sheriff of Albemarle Co., VA 1785; Magistrate of the County, 1783__(VACounty
Records) For the above service his descendants were eligible to DAR. SeeNat.
Nos. 44825-64534. He was commissioned 20 Mar 1779."
"Capt. John Marks, having served in the Army for five years, withgreat
fidelity is obliged on account of his bad state of health to retire from
service, and is therefore permitted to resign; given under my hand, incamp at
Chesterfield, this 15th, day of Feb. 1781. By order, from Staulere?Kaulere?
Signed, William Davis, Col."
"Capt. John Marks, Virginia Cont. Line, 3years service, 3 Sep 1783.Sons
of Am. Revolution. Kentucky Year Book, 1893/94; Land Bounty & Warrants. p.
203."
pp. 6-7; [footnote]
"United States of America; In Congress Assembled; To John Marks, Esq.,
Greetings: We reposing special trust, and confidence in your patrioticconduct,
and fidelity, do by these presents, constitute, and appoint you to be a
Captain in the 10th VA Regt. United states army, to take rank as suchfrom the
15th day of March, 1777, A.D. You are therefore carefully, and diligentlyto
discharge the duty of a Captain, by doing, and performing all manner ofthings
thereunto belonging. And we do strictly charge, and require all officers,and
soldiers, under your command to be obedient to your orders, and you are to
observe, and follow such orders, and directions, from time to time as you
shall receive from this , or from a future Congress, of United States, or
Committee of Congress, for that purpose appointed, committee of thatUnited
States, or Commander in Chief, for the time being of the Army of theUnited
States, or any other superior officer. Acceding to the rules, anddiscipline of
war, in pursuance of the trust reposed in you, this commission tocontinue in
force until revoked by this or a future Congress, a committee of Congress
before mentioned, or a committee of the states.
"Witness his Excellency, John Jay, Sec. Pres., of the Congress of theU.S.
of America at Philadelphia, the 20th day of March, 1779, and in the yearof
IndependenceJohn Jay. Entered in Office of War dept. Examined by Boardattest.
R. Scull ...Secretary of Board. (DARLin. Bk., V. 65, p. 188) contributedby Mrs.
H. C.. Jones, Huntsville, AL. Loaned her by an elderly relative, MissMinnie
Jordan."pp. 7-8; "Capt. John Marks (Hastings, John) m. Mrs. Lucy (Meriwether)Lewis,
b 1752; dr. of Thos. Meriwether, wf. Elizabeth Thornton, of VA, widow ofCol.
Wm. Lewis (Robert) who lived at Locust Hill, near Ivy Depot. See DAR Lin.Bks.
Mar. in, or about 1784/85, it is said.
"Capt. John Marks and his family removed with the Gilmer immigrationto
Wilkes County, Georgia, where he died shortly after, a year or two,leaving two
children and three stepchildren. He removed to Georgia during hisincumbency in
office as Sheriff, and act of the Legislature was passed Nov 1788, which
recited that no sale of lands in Albemarle Co., BA delinquent for taxesfor the
years 1787-87, was legally possible because John Marks, Sheriff of saidcounty
had moved to Georgia some time during those years, and which therefore
authorized William Clark, one of his deputies to make such sale (Wood'sHist.
p. 56).
"In the list of first Grand Jury in Oglethorpe Co., GA, appears thename
of John Marks, this county was laid out 1793, eight years after theGoosepond
settlement, which was included in Oglethorpe County."
"Capt. John Marks (Hastings, John) m. bet 1784/85, Mrs Lucy(Meriwether)
Lewis, and had the following children and stepchildren; he died abt. 5Mar
1800.
1 Meriwether Lewis, b. Locust Hill, near Charlottesville, VA, 17 Oct1774.
The famous explored of the Rocky Mountains, and the Pacific Coast.Died
unm., near Nashville, TN, while acting as Governor of Missouri
Territory, 17 Oct 1809.
2 Reuben Lewis, M.D., b 14 Feb 1777; m. coz. Mildred Dabney, dr ofSamuel
Dabney and wife, Mildred Meriwether, 5 Sep 1790. She died 5 Oct1851.
d.s.p.
3 Jane Lewis, b 31 Mar 1770; d. 15 Mar 1844/47; m. 1785 coz., Edmund
Anderson (Richard) b.1763; d. 1810. Issue nine children.
4 John Hastings Marks, M.D. b. 6 Jan 1786; d. unm. Baltimore, MD.
5 Mary Garland Marks, b. Charlottesville, VA 27 Apr 1787; d. 24 Aug1864;
m. Maj. Wm. Harvie Moore, lived in GA."p. 8; "Capt. John Marks served under Baron Steuben, in theRevolutionary
war, and his discharge papers are now in the possession of members of the
family, he was with 10th BA regr. 1779-1785. He received a grant of landin
Ross Co., Ohio. For his services in War, see DAR Lin. Books.p. 10; footnote; "Virginia Colonial Militia - Lord Dunmore's War,1774, p.
75; Marks, John, member of capt. Phillip Love's Co. of Volunteers. 10 Sep1774.
(Source Draper Mss. 32-33)p. 25; footnote; John Marks on first grand jury of Oglethorpe Co., GA,1794;
three miles from Lexington, GA. GA and GA People, by Smith, p 202.p. 36; Orange Co. VA Tithe Lists - Wm and Mary Quarterly, Jul 1918, p.19.
Ssaid County bounded South by Hanover, north by Fairfax Grant. Tithe Listfor
1734 - John Marks and Richard Sims, and several others.2 Wood's History of Albemarle Co. Virginia
p. 376; Appendix 6, County Officers: "Magistrates - John Marks, 1783
acting."
"Sheriffs - John Marks 1785"p. 380 Appendix 8, Emigrants to Other States: "James and John Marks-
Wilkes Co., GA."Early Records of Georgia, Vol I and II, Wilkes Co. Vol I, p. 48
Will of John Marks, Folio 250 W/B "DD"
To wife, Lucy, the use of whole estate real and personal for lifeor widowhood to be under the direction of my executors. To my two"neffues" Haistens and Peter Marks, sons of my bro. Peter Marks, 1000acres onthe western waters of VA being a part of 4000 acres "due me formy services int he Continental Arme" if it is precured. To son JohnHaistens Marks the land whereon I live to be sold if thought best topurchase land elsewhere. At the death or marriage of my wife Lucy allresidue to be divided between my children, John Haistens Marks and PollyGarland Marks at majority or marriage. Friends John Gilmer and NicholasJohnson. Excrs. Signed Mar. 29, 1791. Probated 30 Oct 1791. Henry Tyler,Thos. Meriwether, Wm. Johnson, Frans. Meriwether, Test.
SOURCE:
1 Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KIN
p. 4; "John Marks, of Louisa Co., VA, married Mrs. Lucy (Meriwether)Lewis."p. 309; "Lucy b. 4 Feb 1752; d. Sep 1837?, married 1769; Col. Wm.Lewis; b
1735; and was mother of Meriwether Lewis, the Oregon explorer,married (2)
Capt. John Marks."
1 Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KIN
pp. 7-8;
John Hastings Marks, M.D. b. 6 Jan 1786; d. unm. Baltimore, MD.
1 Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KIN
p. 4
SOURCE:
Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KIN; p. 18.
"Sarah Marks, (Hastings, John), m. 26 Dec 1792, Captain JohnWinston, son
of John Winston and wf. alice Bickerton, b. 12 Mar 1753; d. at his home in
Louisa county, VA 17 Jul 1826.
Children:
1 John Hastings Winston, b 1783; m. Damaris Alethe Campbell, 29 May1816;
d. Louisa Co., VA leaving 10 children.
2 Alice Bickerton Winston, m. Dr. Thomas barbee, 21 Jun 1809; movedto KY,
then to Indianapolis, IN, d. there, leaving four children.
3 Peter Winston, d. unm. in Tennessee.
4 James Winston, m. 1812; moved to KY, d. there, leaving children.
5 Mary C. Winston, m. Dr. Todd, 21 Jun 1815; moved to KY, afterwardm. ___
Brown, moved to indianapolis, d. there. 3 ch.
6 Sarah G. Winston, m. V. Paxton Campbell; moved to Indiana, 1830;d. in
Crawfordsville, 1854; leaving 3 children.
7 Andrew winston, moved to Bourbon Co, KY; d. there, leaving ch. VAMag.
Hist and Biog. v 31, p 350.
SOURCE:
1 Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KINNOTES:
BIR-MAR: 1; p. 4, "of Louisa co., VA" (Wm and Mary Quart. V 23, p. 120)
SOURCE:
1 Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KINNOTES:
BIR-MAR: 1; p. 18, "...moved to Kentucky then to Indianapolis.Indiana...left
four children."
SOURCE:
Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KIN; p. 18.
Alice Bickerton Winston, m. Dr. Thomas barbee, 21 Jun 1809; movedto KY,
then to Indianapolis, IN, d. there, leaving four children.
SOURCE:
1 Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KINNOTES:
BIR-MAR: 1; p. 18, "...moved to Kentucky then to Indianapolis.Indiana...left
four children."
SOURCE:
Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KIN; p. 18.
Alice Bickerton Winston, m. Dr. Thomas barbee, 21 Jun 1809; movedto KY,
then to Indianapolis, IN, d. there, leaving four children.
SOURCE:
1 Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KINNOTES:
BIR-MAR: 1; p. 18
SOURCE:
Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KIN; p. 18.
Peter Winston, d. unm. in Tennessee.
Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KIN
p 18, "...moved to Kentucky...left children."
James Winston, m. 1812; moved to KY, d. there, leaving children.
SOURCE:
1 Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KINNOTES:
BIR-MAR: 1; p. 18, "...moved to Kentucky...moved to Indianapolis...left3
children."
SOURCE:
Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KIN; p. 19.
5 Mary C. Winston, m. Dr. Todd, 21 Jun 1815; moved to KY, afterwardm. ___
Brown, moved to indianapolis, d. there. 3 ch.
SOURCE:
1 Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KINNOTES:
BIR-MAR: 1; p. 18, "...moved to Kentucky.."
children."
SOURCE:
Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KIN; p. 19.
5 Mary C. Winston, m. Dr. Todd, 21 Jun 1815; moved to KY, afterwardm. ___
Brown, moved to indianapolis, d. there. 3 ch.
SOURCE:
1 Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KINNOTES:
BIR-MAR: 1; p. 18, moved to Indiana 1830.
SOURCE:
Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KIN; p. 19.
6 Sarah G. Winston, m. V. Paxton Campbell; moved to Indiana, 1830;d. in
Crawfordsville, 1854; leaving 3 children.
SOURCE:
1 Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KINNOTES:
BIR-MAR: 1; p. 18, "moved to Bourbon County, Kentucky...left
children..."(VA Mag. Hist. and Biog. V 31, p. 350)
SOURCE:
Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KIN; p. 19.
Andrew Winston, moved to Bourbon Co, KY; d. there, leaving ch. VAMag.
Hist and Biog. v 31, p 350.
SOURCE:
1 Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KINNOTES:
BIR-MAR: 1; p. 4, 18
SOURCE:
Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KIN; p. 18.
1 John Hastings Winston, b 1783; m. Damaris Alethe Campbell, 29 May1816;
d. Louisa Co., VA leaving 10 children.
2 Alice Bickerton Winston, m. Dr. Thomas barbee, 21 Jun 1809; movedto KY,
then to Indianapolis, IN, d. there, leaving four children.
3 Peter Winston, d. unm. in Tennessee.
4 James Winston, m. 1812; moved to KY, d. there, leaving children.
5 Mary C. Winston, m. Dr. Todd, 21 Jun 1815; moved to KY, afterwardm. ___
Brown, moved to indianapolis, d. there. 3 ch.
6 Sarah G. Winston, m. V. Paxton Campbell; moved to Indiana, 1830;d. in
Crawfordsville, 1854; leaving 3 children.
7 Andrew winston, moved to Bourbon Co, KY; d. there, leaving ch. VAMag.
Hist and Biog. v 31, p 350.
SOURCE:
1 Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KINNOTES:
BIR-MAR: 1; p. 4, 18, Left 10 children.
1 Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KIN;
p. 4; "James Marks, b 1745, of Georgia, m Elizabeth Harvie."p. 5; footnote; "James Marks, m. Elizabeth Harvie, was, so Gilmersays,
low in stature, and weighed about 120 pounds, certainly a contrast to his
wife."pp. 17-18; James Marks, born Albemarle Co., Va., 24 Aug 1745; d.1816; m
24 Dec 1771, Elizabeth Harvie, (John, John); she was b. 24 Aug 1754;Aberfoyle,
Albemarle Col, VA, baptized 24 Nov 1754; by Rev. John Ramsey. She died
1793; both died at Broad River, GA.
He "was a Magistrate of Albemarle County, VA, 1783. Signed the
Renunciation of allegiance to Great Britain, 21 apr,1779; the original ofwhich
is preserved in the Historical Society, of Richmond, VA. His will wassigned 7
Mar 1816; prob. Oglethorpe County, GA Sept 1816; Witx. Charles L.Matthews,
Thomas Wiley, Voluntine Meriwether.
"James Marks lived on a farm consisting of 800 acres, near KeswickDepot,
Albemarle County, VA and likely including it. Emigrated with his family to
Georgia, and when taking this step sold his plantation to hisbrother-in-law,
John Harvie. In 1780 when many were emigrating to other states, for atime,
the practice was prevalent on the part of those expecting to change their
domiciles, of applying to the County Court for a formal recommendation of
character, and certificates were given them, declaring them to be honestmen
and good citizens. Among those commended to the people of Georgia wasJames
Marks, who with his family settled in Oglethorpe Co., near Broad river. He
built for his wife the finest home in Georgia, at the time, and beinghospitably
inclined, this was constantly open to friends, acquaintances, and lovedones.
He was shrewd and sharp witted. His family were the first of the Broad
river people to quit the formas of the Episcopal Church for the devotionsof the
methodist. They organized the first Methodist Congregation in their
neighborhood, 1788. James and his brother Peter Marks, werenon-commissioned
officers in the Revolution. James Marks and Bishop Asbury were especialfriends,
and the Bishop made the Marks house his home when he was in that locality.
(Gilmer's Georgians.)
"James Marks, b. Albemarle Co., VA 24 Aug 1745; d. 1816; m. 1771
Elizabeth Harvie,(John, John); she was b. 24 Aug 1754; Alberfoyle,Albemarle
Co., VA, baptized 24 Nov 1754; by Rev John Ramsey. She died 1793; bothdied at
Broad River, GA. They were married 24 Dec 1771."
Children:
1 John Harvie Marks, b. 13 Jan 1773; either Oglethorpe or WilkesCo. GA.
Bap. by Rev. Matthew Maury, d. Mt Meigs, AL; m. Susan Tompkins,
(Tomkins) 1794; She was born in Elbert Co., GA on Broad River1775; d.
1836, either Caroline Bluff, LA or Mt Meigs, Montgomery Co., AL.
2 Mary Hastings, b. 28 Feb 1775; bap. by Rev. Maury; m. NicholasJohnson,
20 Jan 1791.
3 Nicholas Meriwether Marks, b. 21 May 1777, bap. by Rev. Maury, 6feb
1806; d. 1 Jun 1847; m. 6 Feb 1806, Anne Paul Matthews, d. 21 Sep1855;
(William, Gov. George)
4 Martha Gaines Marks, b. 28 Oct 1779; d. 18 Jul 1805.; bap by RevMaury;
She m. Rev. Guerry.
5 Samuel Winston Marks, b. 2 Sep 1781; bap. by Rev. Maury; d. Jan1782.
"Bab. by Rev. Matthew Maury" copied fron the Harvie Bible.p. 17; footnote; James Marks, living Elbert Co., GA 19 May 1790. See
Hist. Coll. of GA p. 87.p. 18; footnote; James Marks continued close personal relationswith
the Matthews family, and was engaged with them in sundry matters. His wife
Elizabeth Harvie, d. on Broad River, Goose Pond Settlement, GA.p. 19; footnote; James Marks rec'd land Grant, Wilkes Co., GA,1798-1800;
See Georgia and Georgia People by Smith, p. 637
Magistrate of Albemarle County, VA. See Nat. No. DAR 56823.p. 27-28; Footnote; 1742 Roger Thompson, Fredericksville Parish,Vestry,
Louisa and Albemarle Counties, took the test oath againsttransubstantiation in
the sacrament, with T. Meriwether, John Poindexter, Ephraim Clark, JohnStark,
and others. Later vestrymen (until 1787) were John Nicholas, Wm. D.Meriwether,
William and Tomas Johnson, John Harvie, John Rodes, James Marks, Dr.George
Gilmer, and others. (Meade's Old Virginia Churches.)
(1714-1756)."p. 36; After 1762 a new vestry was elected some of the older ones
continued. Among the new ones were James Marks, Tomas Jefferson, Dr.George
Gilmer, Dr. Thomas Walker, John Harvie and others of the youngergenerration
of friends and relatives. Meade's Old VA Churches. V 11, pp 42-43.Duties of
vestry emphatically civil, as well as ecclesiastical. Meade says theVestry is
practically a list of active and influential revolutioners so uniformlywere
they found assisting to establish independence.p. 43; footnote; Oglethorpe Co. Wills, (1807-1826) Bk. B. Humphrey
Tompkins, Susanna Tompkins, James Marks, probated, 1816. Same page.p. 45; footnote; James Marks, John Harvie, et al. vestrymen, fromLouisa
co., VA and from Albemarle Co., VA 1787; See Wood's Hist. of AlbemarleCo., VA.p. 106; "The Albemarle Declaration of Independence shows the following
names allied to the Marks family, James Marks, Peter Marks, John Harvie,
Richard Harvie, Thomas Jefferson, William Lewis, Samuel Taliaferro,
Richard Gaines, John Henderson, Sr., Hiram Gaines, William McGehee,Francis
Taliaferro, and others."2 Woods, HISTORY OF ALBEMARLE CO., VA
p. 376; Appendix 6, County Officers: "Magistrates - James Marks,1783
acting."p. 386; Appendix 8, Emigrants to Other States: "James and JohnMarks -
Wilkes Co., GA."3 FAMILY TIES, VOL. I, NO. I, p. 7-8; Vol. I, No. II, pp. 7-8; Vol. I,No. III,
p. 2: "IN DEFENSE OF JAMES MARKS," by Harold Lawrence.Vol XI #2 Aug 1995, pp. 6-7; (Records from woods History, Gilmers's
Georgians and Pettigrews' Marks-Barnetts and their Kin) (I believe thatthis
record was compiled by Christine Feaster Benson, daughter of Jennie Marks
Feaster. I have added some pertinent information and some dates. Editor)
[Asterick indicates most of our direct line]*James Marks was born in 1745, died in 1816. His wife, ElizabethHarvie
was born in 1754 and died in 1801. They were married in 1771. He was lowof
stature and weighed only 120 pounds. He served as a magistrate ofAlbemarle
County, VA in 1783. He signed the Renunciation of Allegiance top GreatBritain
21 Apr 1779, The original of which is preserved at Historical Society of
Richmond, VA. He and his brother, Peter, wree commissioned officers inthe
Revolutionary War.
He lived on a farm of 800 acres near Keswick Depot, VA. He and his
family emigrarted to Georgia after selling his farm to his brother-in-law,
Jophn Harvie. He settled in Oglethorpe Co., GA near the Broad River in1784.
His family was the first of the Broad River District to quit the Episcopal
church to become Methodists. They or5ganized the first Methodist Church in
their neighborhoos in 1788. Bishop Asbury was a specia friend of thefamily and
always made their home his stopping place when in the locality. [Methodist
Societies and Meeting Houses in the Broad River Valley of Georgia]
The Children of James and Elizabeth Marks are:
*John Harvie I, b. 1773
Mary Hastings, b. 1775
Nicholas Meriwether, b. 1777; d. 1847
Martha Gaines, b. 1779; d. 1805
Samuel Winston, b. 1781; d. 1782Vol XI #2 Aug 1995, p. 7; (Front of Marker)
Goosepond
First Methodist Settlement
in Georgia
Site of the First Methodist Society
In the Home of James Marks
1784
And the First Georgia Annual Conference
In the Forks of the Broad River
4-9-1788(Back of Marker)
James Marks Homeplace
1784-1916
Known Buried on Place
(markers destroyed)
James Marks (R.S.) 1745-1816
Wife - Eliz Harvie 1754-Ca 1800
Dau. Martha Gaines Guerry 1779-1805
Dau. Mary Hastings Johnson 1775- 1814
Martha Gaines Harvie 1719-1801
Mother of Eliz. & Widow of
John Harvie, Sr. 1706-1767
Albemarle Co. VA4 Mary Bondurant Warren, 1800 CENSUS OF OGLETHORPE COUNTY, GEORGIA,
p. 13: "Capt. Mathews District:
Markes, James 1 White Male over 45 [James Marks]
1 White Female 16 to 26 [Martha Gaines Marks]
1 White Female 26 to 45 [Elizabeth Harvie]
23 Slaves5 Georgia Pioneers vol xviii May 1881 #2
p. 56 Oglethorpe Co. Tax List 1796
"Marks, James (R.S.) b. Eng. m. Elizabeth Harvie left willOglethorpe
Co. 1816
Marks, (heirs of James)
Marks, John Elbert Co. m. Susan TompkinsMcDonald, Ceicil D, Some Virginia Marriages 1700 - 1799, Vol 16, pub. 1975
Marks, Janes & Elizabeth Harvie 1771 Albemarle Co.
Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KIN; p. 4.
"James Marks, b 1745, of Georgia, m Elizabeth Harvie."p. 153. born at family home, "Belmont" "...baptized...by Rey John
Ramsey...died...at Broad River, GA."
SOURCE:
1 Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KIN
p. 18;
Martha Gaines Marks, b. 28 Oct 1779; d. 18 Jul 1805.; bap by RevMaury;
She m. Rev. Guerry.p. 24, "She was killed by lightening, at her father's house. A
China punch bowl cracked by the same bolt, now descends through the eldest
daughter, and in 1908 was in the possession of Mrs. L. P. Le Grande, of
Montgomery, AL, a great granddaughter."
SOURCE:
1 Pettigrew, Marian Dewoody & Brightwell, Newton Edward, MARKS-BARNETT
FAMILIES AND THEIR KIN
p. 18;
Samuel Winston Marks, b. 2 Sep 1781; bap. by Rev. Maury; d. Jan1782.