1742 John Chisholm b. abt 1742 of Spartanburg, SC, Rutherford, NC, and Madison Co, AL

John Chisholm b. abt 1742 of Spartanburg, SC, Rutherford, NC, and Madison Co, AL. Known as “Blind” John Chisam of Spartanburg Dist, SC and with probate in Madison Co, AL.

Parents:

Unconfirmed at this time – “Blind” John Chisholm appears to possibly be the son of John Chisum who was married to Eleanor Gillentine of Amelia and Halifax Counties, Virginia – See:
John Chisum b. abt 1716 of Amelia & Halifax Counties, Va – This is not confirmed, but appears to be a fit. He cannot be the son of David Chisholm of Hanover County, Virginia – because that John Chisholm died in 1800 – this apparently was missed by prior researchers who placed him with the Hanover County, Virginia family of Chisholms.

Children: (Note: like their father, the spelling of the surname is all over the place – I have tried to spell the names of the children as I have seen them spelled most often).

William Chism Sr 1774 – m. ?
Mary Polly Chisum 1778 – m. Isham Pullem
Rachel Chisum 1779 – m. William Riddle
Elizabeth Betsy Chisum 1780 – m. Andrew Burnside
John Chisum Jr 1781 – m. Mary Polly Harris
Sarah Chisum 1782 – m. ?
Unk dau Chisum b. abt 1783 – m. Alfred Morrow
Gatewood Chisholm 1785 – m. Margaret Robertson
- Leroy Chisholm 1815 – m. ? (appears to be a grandchild of John Chisam’s – his age seems too young – he is an heir in the probate of John Chisholm’s estate in Madison County, AL – but likely is the son of Gatewood Chisum who died around 1818/19)
Nancy Chisum 1791–1858 – m. William Fisher
Frances Chisum 1795 – m. Henry Hatley

Siblings:

FACTS and SOURCES:

See the following pages for additional information:

Pages for States and Counties:

RE: John Chisam of Spartanburg Dist SC, Rutherford Co, NC, and Madison Co, AL

This page is for “Blind” John Chisam of Spartanburg District, South Carolina. First thing first – many have posted doubts about whether “Blind” John Chisam was actually blind. His wife Sarah wrote the Madision County, AL Probate Judge in 1832 asking if she could keep her slaves as she was in need of assistance – in the letter she states that she is currently blind, and that her husband had been blind for 25 years prior to his death in 1829 (so since about 1804). So it does appear that “Blind” John Chisam was actually blind for a 25 year period of his life. (See the transcript of the letter on this page below included in probate papers for John Chisam).

The documentation for his parents is incomplete at this time. Fortunately, there are several documents that verify his children. The documents below include Revolutionary War Pension Applications and his Probate Paperwork. There are also deeds from Rutherford County, North Carolina – just across the border from York/Spartanburg Counties SC (the next county over on the NC side).

There are two families of Chisholms in the Piedmont Region of South Carolina in the late 1700s. From the Revolutionary War Application – it appears that “Blind” John Chisholm was the first to arrive in this area by at least 1774 when he is married to his wife Sarah. The other Chisholm that arrives is Adam Chisholm. Many researchers claim these two are brothers – but this is not confirmed in any record (such as a deed, will, tax records, or anything else found to date). Adam Chisholm has sons named William, David, Samuel, Obediah and John Chisholm – so records found in the Union County area must be looked at closely – to verify which John Chisholm and William Chisholm the record refers to.

Many researcher claim that “Blind” John Chisholm is the son of David Chisholm Sr of Hanover County, Va – but records show that David Chisholm Sr’s son named John Chisholm died in 1800 in Hanover County, Va – so this cannot be the case (see link to Hanover County above for documents).

Author of “The Chisz” John D. Chisholm Jr appears to state (based on excerpts I have been able to read online) that Adam Chisholm had a brother named William Chisholm that moved near Halifax County, Va. Halifax County, Va was created in 1752 out of Lunenburg County, Virginia. There is a William Chisholm Sr in Lunenburg starting in 1764 along with his two sons – John and William Jr who purchase land together in 1768. Note:

Orange County, Va – (William and John) – This John and William from Orange County, Virginia – continues to live in and show up in Court records in Orange County during the time the Lunenburg Chisholms are in Lunenburg Co, Va. So the Lunenburg Co, Va. William Chisholm Sr b. bef 1727 of Lunenburg, Va does not appear to be from the Orange County, Va Chisholms.

Amelia County, Va – (William and John) – John Chisum b. abt 1704 of Amelia County moves to nearby Halifax but does not appear to have a son named William from records available (even though there are some records of a William Chisum in Amelia Co, Va. in 1748). The age of this William is correct – so further research needs to be done.

Wilkes County, Ga – A John Chisholm dies some time in 1789 and has a William Chisholm as admr and his widow Elizabeth as admx. Since this John Chisholm dies in 1789 – it cannot be the same as “Blind” John Chisum.

Hanover County, Va – There is a William Chisholm from Hanover Co, Va. Due to record loss in Hanover it is hard to know much about the William Chisholm of Hanover. He shows up as a witness in a 1775 Louisa Co, Va deed – his one and only appearance in the area – and does not show up on any tax records in the area. This may also be the same as the William in Lunenburg as he may have been visiting Hanover on family business for this one-time appearance.

Additional research needs to be done to verify who the William Chisholm Sr of Lunenburg Co, Va is. His son John Chisholm appears to have a birth year close to 1747 based on his first records there, so he is close to the estimated age of “Blind” John Chisom. The Lunenburg Chisholms disappear from tithe records in Lunenburg Co, Va by 1775 which is very close in time to when “Blind” John Chisam is first noted as being in Spartanburg Dist, SC.

AMELIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA RECORDS FOR JOHN CHISUM JR:

The following records in Amelia County, Virginia show that John Chisum Jr first shows up on his own tithe in 1763 – likely meaning he had turned 21 years of age recently.

1763 – Amelia County, Va – Tithes
John Chisum
James Chisum
John Chisum Jr
Capt Edmd Booker’s List, Raleigh Parish, the upper side of Flat Creek

1763 – Amelia County, Va – Tithes
James Chizum (In Halifax)
John Chizum (No effects)
A list of insolvents returned for H. Ward for the year 1763 (and the reason for being on the list or where removed to)

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA SURVEY SHOWING WHERE JOHN CHISHAM’S LAND LIKELY WAS LOCATED:

The following survey for John Gibbs shows that John Chisham had made a claim for land adjacent to Gibbs’ land on the South side of his survey. It shows the land had been granted to him by North Carolina – this was the area of modern South Carolina that had been claimed by North Carolina until the 1770s – some areas were disputed.

1768 Sept 15 – Gibbs, John, Plat For 500 Acres In Craven County. Date: 9/15/1768
People in this record: John Chisham; Connell, Elizabeth; Duggon, Robert; Ford, John; Gibbs, John; Leigh, Egerton; Wofford, William
Places in this record: Craven County; Fair Forest Creek
Date: 9/15/1768. Series: Colonial Plat Books (Copy Series) (S213184)
Document Type: Plat. Images: Online
Identifiers: Archives ID: Series: S213184 Volume: 0009 Page: 00321 Item: 01
http://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/

South Carolina Berkeley Dist on Fair Forest Cr in Craven Co SC 1768 w John Chisholm adj to Gibbs

The survey shows that the land is next to Fairforest Creek. Fairforest Creek starts at the Tyger River in the Southern portion of Union County, South Carolina and runs north and west into Spartanburg County, South Carolina – continuing up to just South of the City of Spartanburg. The maps below show the area in Spartanburg that appears to be marked on the survey.

Fairforest Creek area of John Chisham land in 1768 on Spartanburg side marked

The following map shows the Union County, South Carolina area where this survey appears to be located.

Fairforest Creek area of John Chisham land in 1768 on Union side marked

1774 John Chisum marries wife Sarah in Spartanburg County, South Carolina according to his Revolutionary War Pension Application.

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TENNESSEE:

(Note: It appears that John Chisum disappears from South Carolina in the mid to late 1770s (likely due to the Revolutionary War). John Chisum then appears to reappear in Tennessee starting in 1778-1781 over the next 20 years before moving back near the NC/SC border in Rutherford County, NC.

The following entries appear for various John Chisums in Tennessee – it is uncertain how many different John Chisums these records represent, but some may be for John Chisum of this page as his records in Spartanburg County, SC disappear from 1775-1798):

1784 January Term – Presentment – The Grand Jurors Present John Chism for cohabiting with a woman not his wife.
County Court minutes, 1783-1797, Davidson County, Tennessee. Bk A, p 6.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS53-R9VC-V?i=102&cat=265849 ; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSTC-JQ8W-G?i=19&cat=11980

1784 April Term – Grand Jurors – The Court Nominate for Grand Jurors to the Ensuing Court … John Chism listed as a Grand Juror
County Court minutes, 1783-1797, Davidson County, Tennessee. Bk A, p 21
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS53-R9VC-G?i=113&cat=265849

1784 April Term – John Chism is a juror in “State v Flanry” – adultry case.
County Court minutes, 1783-1797, Davidson County, Tennessee. Bk A, p 23
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS53-R9VC-H?i=114&cat=265849

1784 May 21 – Davidson County, Tennessee – Survey for 640 acres to John Foreman assignee of John Chism who was assignee of John Brown decd, who was assignee of John Chism…
Land warrants, Davidson County, Tennessee, no. 978-1164. No. 1108.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9WN-P9F1?i=623&cat=695114

1784 July 6 – John Chism empannelled as a Grand Juror.
County Court minutes, 1783-1797, Davidson County, Tennessee. Bk A, p 25
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS53-R9VC-4?i=115&cat=265849

1784 July 7 … Deposition of Graham & Chism – William Graham and John Chism witnesses in the cause of William Hamilton Plt agt John Childers deft being sworn by consent of parties.
William Graham sayeth that he heard Abraham Taylor say that he couild not sell the note as he knew it was unjust: and that he would not have sold it for the best horse he had: and that the sd Taylor promised Childers to deliver up the note to him and John Chism corroberated with the above testimony, and also sayeth that he heard the above Taylor say that he would pull off his hat and thank the sd Childers if he would forgive him the abuse of his horse and give him what meat he had and said before them all that he would give a receipt against the note or send or bring it.
County Court minutes, 1783-1797, Davidson County, Tennessee. Bk A, p 34
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS53-R9VH-L?i=121&cat=265849

1785 April 7 – (John Chism appointed as Constable) – The Court appoints Joseph Neville Constable & William Fletcher to officiate as Constables, Likewise Isaac Rounswall, John Chism, William Crunk, for one year …
County Court minutes, 1783-1797, Davidson County, Tennessee. Bk A, p 130
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSTC-JQ8Q-T?i=85&cat=11980

1787 Oct 2 – Ordered that Absolom Chism be fined the sum of 10 shillings for not attending as a juror when summoned and called upon.
County Court minutes, 1783-1797, Davidson County, Tennessee. Bk A, p 181
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS53-R9KC-Q?i=237&cat=265849

1787 Oct 2 – Absalom Chism served as a juror in “Demumbre v White”
County Court minutes, 1783-1797, Davidson County, Tennessee. Bk A, p 182
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS53-R9KC-V?i=238&cat=265849

1788 Oct 9 – In the cause of Andrew Thompson plt agt. Adam Hampton deft ordered that a dedimus potestatum issue to take the deposition of John Chism and Mr. Jackson.
County Court minutes, 1783-1797, Davidson County, Tennessee. Bk A, p 253
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS53-R9K3-N?i=304&cat=265849

1790 Oct 13 – Absalom Chism v. Blackmore, garnishee on a writ of enquiry.
Absalom Chism plaint agt William Blackmore deft as garnishee of John Watt Crunk, Andrew Jackson Esqr atty for the pltf on which cam a jury to ascertain the value of 5 cows and calves in the hands of the said Blackamore as garnishee of the sd Watt Crunk … upon their oaths do say that they value the said cows and calves to 25 pounds … plaintiff recover … 25 pounds …
County Court minutes, 1783-1797, Davidson County, Tennessee. Bk A, p 389
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS53-R9VR-F?i=442&cat=265849

1792 – Logan County, Kentucky Tax Books
Absolam Chisam – 1 poll, 13 horses, 10 cattle
John Chisam – 1 poll, 6 horses, 8 cattle, 47 acres
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS3J-C9XZ-X?i=6&cat=156098

1793 – Logan County, Kentucky Tax Books
Absolam Chisam – 1 poll, 12 horses, 12 cattle
John Chisam – 1 poll abv 21, 1 poll abv 16, 5 horses, 4 cattle, 200 acres
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS3J-C9FB-V?i=15&cat=156098

1793 June 6 – John Chism to David Standly, bk A1, p 5. Logan County, Kentucky
… between John Chism of the County of Logan of the one part and David Standly of the afsd County of the other part … in consideration of 50 pounds … conveyed unto the said David Standley … land containing 200 acres … survey bearing date the 15 day of December 1785 … in the County of Logan on the far fork of Red River … bounded … beginning on the N side of said River about half a mile above Barkford …
Signed: John Chism
(Recorded August 1793)
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4R-59W6-6?i=12&cat=318268

1794 – Logan County, Kentucky Tax Books
Absolam Chisum – 1 poll, 10 horses, 10 cattle, 200 acres
Isam Chisum – 1 poll, 2 horses
John Chisam – 1 poll, 4 horses, 5 cattle, 200 acres
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS3J-C9XH-C?i=28&cat=156098

1795 – Logan County, Kentucky Tax Books
Absolam Chisum – 1 poll, 9 horses, 14 cattle
John Chisum – 1 poll, 4 horses, 5 cattle
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS3J-C9FR-M?i=44&cat=156098

1796 – Logan County, Kentucky Tax Books
Absolom Chisum – 200 acres, 1 poll, 12 horses, 11 cattle
Obediah Chisum – 1 poll, 3 horses, 1 cattle
Isam Chisum – 1 poll, 1 horse
John Chisum – 1 poll ovr 21, 1 poll ovr 16, 9 horses, 3 cattle
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS3J-C9X3-W?i=76&cat=156098

1797 – Warren County, Kentucky Tax Books
Absalom Chisum – 200 acres, 1 adult tithe, 1 under 16, 1 slave, 13 horses
Obadiah Chisum – 200 acres, 1 tithe, 3 horses
Isham Chisum – 1 tithe, 1 horse
John Chisum – 1 tithe, 1 slave, 6 horses.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS3L-79QD-8?i=6&cat=157396

1797 Oct 20 – John Chisholm fr Wm Hood, bk B, p 74. Robertson County, Tennessee
… between William Hood of Warren County of the State of Kentucky of the one part and John Chisholm of the County and State of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 200 pounds … sell to the said John Chisholm … land containing … 640 acres … in Robertson County in the State of Tennessee on both sides of the Sulpher Fork of Red River which was formerly called Richland Creek it being the preemption tract of land which was originally granted to William Hood, the Elder now designed and bounded as …Grant who originally surveyed it, ran the line together with the appurtenances thereunto belonging …
Signed: William Hood
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKH-89CJ-R?i=229&cat=234586

1797 Oct Term – John Chisolm. Court Minutes bk 1, p. 41. Robertson County, Tennessee
Deed. William Hood to John Chisolm acknowledged in open court.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9G1-XP1V?i=58&cat=254836

1798 April Term – John Chisolm. Court Minutes bk 1, p. 58. Robertson County, Tennessee
Release. John Chislom released from paying tax for the year 1797 for 640 acres of land Hood Preemption by reason of James Long having paid for the sd land.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9G1-X5MF?i=66&cat=254836 (It appears John Chisolm immediately turned around and sold this land to James Long – so it appears this was just part of a transaction – and he did not live at this location).

1797 Oct 31 – 1805 May 25 – Absolem Chisom complainant v. Jonathan Hampson & Andrew Hampton, heirs at law of Adam Hampson decd, and James Karr, William Karr, Robert Karr & John Karr, heirs at law of Robert Karr decd, and Jacob McCarty, Defendants } Original Bill in Equity.
… on the 31 day of October 1797 Absolem Chisom exhibited into this honorable court his bill of complaint against Jonathan Hampton & Robert Hampton heirs at law of Adam Hampton decd, James Karr, William Karr, Robert Karr & John Karr heirs of Robert Karr decd, & Jacob McCarty defendants
…. humbly complaining sheweth unto your honors, your orator Absolem Chisom that under the law of No. Carolina he became entitled to a preemption of 640 acres of land in the District afsd for which he obtained the commissioners certificate and authorized his brother John Chisom to make entry therof which he accordingly did by making an entry in the office for receiving entries of preemptions in the following words and figures viz: “February the 16th 1784 Absolem Chisom enters a preemption of 640 of land lying on the South side of Richland Creek a branch of Red River beginning about 1/2 a mile above the spring about 4 miles below the war trace runing from thence down the creek as the law directs to include the spring and improvements marked I C for compliment”.
And your orator sheweth that his improvement was made at the spring called for in his lolcation and also that the said Richland Creek is the same that is otherwise known by the name of Sulphur Fork
And your orator further sheweth that being absent from this Country during several years a report was circulated of his being dead which his said brother either gave credit to and conceived himself entitled to your orators said preemption as heir at law or from some other motive went under pretence of having an order from your orator to the office and then made the following transfer of the said entry viz: “March 9 1785 transferred by order of Absolem Chisolm to John Chisom and by said John Chisom to Adam Hampton”.
Your orator further shewth that said Hamptson (who is since dead) gave said John a negro and his bond for the payment of 20 pounds in money for the said preemption so wrongfully transferred to him as aforesaid. But that some time afterwards on your orator returning to this country and claiming his said land a compromise took place in respect thereof by which said John agreed to give said Hampton 200 acres of land as an inducement for him to relinquish his claim to said preemption and agreed also to return the negro he had received for it and give up the aforesaid bond to said Hampton to be cancelled all which was accordingly done and the said Hampton in consideration thereof relinquished to your orator all his right and claim to said Preemption and promised to recovery the same to him.
And also your orator sheweth that after said Hampton had received the transfer of said Preemption in the manner above stated and before said compromise took place he had caused sd land to be surveyed and a return thereof to be made to the secretary’s office in his own name on which a grant hath since issued in his name and such title was thereby vested in him at his death descended to Jonathan Hampton and Andrew Hampton sons and heirs at law of the said Adam decd who are yet seized thereof, no conveyance having ever been made to your orator of said land either by the said Adam in his lifetime or by said heirs after his decease.
And your orator is informed and believes the patent for his said land is in possession of the said heirs and that the said heirs are yet under age.
And your orator further expressly charges that his said brother took on himself to sell and transfer the said preemption without any land of order or authority from your orator for so doing and that he never in any wise ratified or agreed to the same … (This case goes on from page 301 to page 314 with several different claims and defenses … the defendants claimed that the subsequent agreement with Adam Hampton was never signed by Adam Hampton (Defense claiming it was due to a disagreement about a particular clause – therefore no agreement. Absolam claimed the oral agreement should be enforced because his refusal to sign was part of the fraud to take his land). The defendants also claimed that too much time had passed – claiming a defense of Statute of Limitations. Eventually, in 1805 the court agreed with the Defendants (without explanation of which defense it accepted) and dismissed the case).
Equity minute books, 1803-1809. pg. 301-314. Davidson County, Tennessee.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKX-Q9SG-V?i=155&cat=134683 ; See also: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9WV-TKF?i=302&cat=695114

1798 April 20 – John Chism to Hugh McMillen, bk A1, p 225. Logan County, Kentucky
… between John Chism of Warran County and State of Kentucky of the one part and Hugh McMillen of Logan County … of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 50 pounds … paid by the said Hugh McMillen … confirm unto the said Hugh McMillen … land … in Logan County and on the N side of Red River … a tract of 43 acres granted to the said John Chism … 9 February 1796 and bounded … on the banks of the River …
Signed: John Chism
Wit: Peyton Nowlin, George Coushran, John Atty
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4R-59QH-H?i=125&cat=318268

(Blind John Chisum leaves the Tennessee/Kentucky line for Rutherford County, North Carolina some time before 1799 when he receives a land grant in that county).

SEE: (Deeds in Rutherford County, NC & Spartanburg Co, SC related to John Chisam)

1799 Nov 23 – John Chisim was issued 100 acres of land on 23 Nov 1801 in Rutherford County, NC located “On both sides of North Fork of Pacolet River … on a walnut James Logans old corner … with a line of a 50 acre tract granted to Foster … “. This was recorded in Land Patent Book 111 page 407 as Rutherford County Grant # 2124. The original request for this land was entered on 24 Jul 1799 and assigned Rutherford County Entry # 1608. It took 2 years and 4 months to issue the grant.
From PATENT BOOK Issued: 23 Nov 1801 County: Rutherford Grant no.: 2124 Book: 111 pg: 407
From WARRANT / PLAT Entered: 24 Jul 1799 Entry no.: 1608 Other Identifiers: File no.: 2160 (survey not on website)
MARS: 12.14.108.2160
https://www.nclandgrants.com/grant/?mars=12.14.108.2160&qid=712752&rn=1 (memorial)
https://www.nclandgrants.com/grant/?mars=12.14.108.2160&qid=712752&rn=1

1800 US Census Rutherford Co, NC Name: John Chisholm
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Morgan, Rutherford, North Carolina
Free White Persons – Males -10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 10: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 16 thru 25: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 45 and over: 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 4
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 9
Year: 1800; Census Place: Morgan, Rutherford, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 33; Page: 101; Image: 413; Family History Library Film: 337909
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/347517:7590?_phsrc=wfp321&_phstart=successSource&gsln=Chisholm&ml_rpos=18&queryId=6df9d766d7b1ff3ce1e88fe2525dc5d2

1801 Nov 23 – John Chisim fr State of NC grant, bk 15-17, p 423. Rutherford Co, NC
… No. 2124. … in consideration of the sum of 50 shillings for every 100 acres … paid unto our Treasury by John Chisim … grant unto the sd John Chisim a tract of land containing 100 acres … in the County of Rutherford … on both sides of the N Fork of Pacolet River .. on a walnut of James Logans corner …. with a line of a 50 acre tract granted to Foster South … entered the 24th of June 1799 as by the plat …
Signed: B Williams.
Wit: William White Sr
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L98Q-Q3GY?i=692&cat=183242

1801 April 10 – John Chisam fr Thomas Justice, bk 18-19, p 200. Rutherford Co, NC
… between Thomas Justice of the County of Rutherford and State of North Carolina of the first part and Chisam of the State and County afsd of the second …. in consideration of the sum of 225 pounds … to him the sd Thomas Justice … by the sd John Chisam … confirm unto the sd John Chisom … 250 acres of land in the sd County on Green River … the same … tracts all granted to the sd Thomas Justice viz one tract of 200 acres beg at a maple on the N side of the River bank … dated Oct 28, 1782 … and also one of 40 acres on the S side of Green River … on the bank … dated Nov 26 1789 … also 10 acres on the N side of the River … dated Nov 26, 1784 …
Signed: Thomas Justice
Wit: Martin Edwards, John Justice
N.B. There is 3 apple trees excepted on this premises.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-898Q-3QY2?i=106&cat=183242

1804 Feb 27 – John Chisham Sr to John Chisham Jr, bk 22-23, p 124. Rutherford Co, NC
… between John Chisham Senr of Rutherford County in the State of North Carolina of the one part and John Chisham Junr of the same County of the other part … John Chisham Senr for and in consideration of the sum of 100 pounds to the said John Chisham Junr … piad by the said John Chisham Junr … confirm unto the said John Chisham Junr … 100 acres of land on North Pacolet in said County … on a wanut James Logan’s old corner to the Rock House track running thence with said line S … to a white oak Logan’s corner … to Logan’s bit bottom track … with a line of 50 acre tract granted to Foster South … entered the 24th of June 1799 …
Signed: John Chisham
Wit: William Riddle, Jonathan Harris
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-898Q-3W5B?i=374&cat=183242

1807 Jan 15 – John Chisholm conveys 146 acres to John Amos. Deed bk L, p 113. Spartanburg Co, SC
… I John Chisholm of the State of Tennessee and Jefferson County for and in consideration of the sum of 160 dollars to me in hand paid by John Amos … sold a certain tract or parcel of land containing 146 acres lying on the Waters of Beaverdam Creek … being a certain tract or parcel of land granted to Randolph Laurence … hereunto said John Amos … this 15th day of January 1807.
Signed: John Chisholm
Wit: Michl Gaffney, Rueben Morgan
(Proven in Court on June 8, 1807)
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSHM-9ZPW?i=117&cat=381052

1809 Oct 5 – John Chisolm etal to Amos Arledge, bk 25, p 99. Rutherford Co, NC
… between John Chisolm, William Riddle, & William Fisher of the State of North Carolina and Rutherford County of the one part and Amos Arledge of the other part … the sd John Chisolm, William Riddle and William Fisher for and in consideration of the sum of 600 dollars paid … by the sd Arledge … sold unto the said Arledge … land lying and being in the County afsd on the N side of Green River …. on the N side of the River bank … to be 200 acres … granted to Thomas Justice in the year 1782 and also the sd Chisholm, Riddle and Fisher by these presents do grant bargain and sell unto the sd Arledge a 10 acre tract of land adjacent to the above 200 acres and granted to the sd Thomas Justice in the year 1784 … on the N side of the River bank of the River …. all 210 acres …
Signed: John Chisolm, William Riddle, William Fisher
Wit: Isaac Arledge, Gatewood Chisolm
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1810 Oct 23 – John Chisholm etal to William Justice, bk 25, p 172. Rutherford Co, NC
… between John Chishom and William Riddle both of the State of North Carolina and County of Rutherford of the one part and William Justice of the State and County afsd … the sd Chisolm and Riddle for and in consideration of the sum of 100 pounds paid … by the sd Justice … sell unto the sd Justice … land … in the County afsd and on the S side of Green River … on the Bank of the River … above mentioned containing 40 acres …
Signed: John Chisolm, William Riddle
Wit: James Smith, Amos Arledge
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1810 US Census Rutherford Co, NC Name: Gatewood Chisholm
Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Rutherford, North Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – Under 10: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 16 thru 25: 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 1
Number of Household Members: 3
Year: 1810; Census Place: Rutherford, North Carolina; Roll: 42; Page: 361; Image: 00179; Family History Library Film: 0337915
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Map of John Chisholm land locations and Adam Chisholms location at Grindal Shoals

MADISON COUNTY, ALABAMA:

DEEDS & RECORDS IN MADISON COUNTY, ALABAMA:

ALSO SEE: Probate Paperwork Found in Madison County, Alabama for John Chisam

1811 April – John Chisholm as a juror. Madison County, Alabama
Court Minutes of Law and Equity Docket, 1811-1819. p. 6-4,
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1812 Nov – John Chisholm as a juror. Madison County, Alabama
Court Minutes of Law and Equity Docket, 1811-1819. p. 66-55,
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1812 Nov – John Chisholm as a juror. Madison County, Alabama
Court Minutes of Law and Equity Docket, 1811-1819. p. 67-57
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1815 – Name: John Chisholm
State: AL
County: Madison County
Township: Tax List
Year: 1815
Database: AL 1810-1819 Tax Lists Index
Ancestry.com. Alabama, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1810-1890 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 1999.
https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=3531&h=366078&ssrc=pt&tid=69705632&pid=322337132511&usePUB=true

1816 – Name: John Chisholm
State: AL
County: Madison County
Township: Alabama Territory
Year: 1816
Record Type: Resident’s List
Database: AL 1811-1819 Tax Lists Index
Ancestry.com. Alabama, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1810-1890 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 1999.
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1818 Sept 29 – Gatewood Chisholm and Margaret Chisholm to William Carroll, bk E, p 123. Madison County, Alabama
… between Ephriam Robertson admin and Gatewood Chisholm admr in right of his wife, and Margaret Chisholm late Margaret Robertson admx of all and singular the goods and chattels rights and credits … belonging to Richard Robertson decd … late of Madison County in the Alabama Territory of the one part and William Carroll of said County and Territory of the other part … Richard Robertson in his lifetime towit on the 6th day of June 1812 … in consideration of the sum of 200 dollars … paid by the said William Carroll … to be foid if the said Richard Robertson should convey to the said William Carroll … deed a certain tract of land in Madison County in Township No. 2, Range No. 2 west … in Section 6 and SW quarter beginning at the Mill pond … to the river … said William Carroll have petitioned … to compel the said Ephriam and Margaret admins and admx of said Richard Robertson decd to make him a title … and for the sum of 200 dollars paid as afsd by said William Carroll to the said Richard Robertson …
Signed: Ephriam Robinson admr, Gatewood Chisam admr, Margaret Chisam
Wit: Lemuel Mead, Charles Minor
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1822 Dec 31 – ROBINSON, RICHARD deceased. Rent of estate. William Robinson, Margaret Chism, Simeon H.James and Thomas J.Stone hired slaves. Ephraim Robénson, administrator. Land in Section 12 Township 2 Range 5 West. Probate Record 2, page 436. Madison Co, AL.

1830 – in the 1830 United States Federal Census
Name: [William Chisom Junior]
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Range 5, Madison, Alabama
Free White Persons – Males – 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons – Under 20: 1
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 1
Total Free White Persons: 2
Total – All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 2
Year: 1830; Census Place: Range 5, Madison, Alabama; Series: M19; Roll: 4; Page: 153; Family History Library Film: 0002331
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1830 August 24 – Inventory of Estate of John Chisam dec’d. Then came the appraisers before me William H Griffit an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, George Russel, Isham H Fennel, and Benjamin Merrald and after being sworn to apprais the property of John Chisam deceased the following property, to wit:
… (Click link below to see list of items) …
I William H Griffitt an acting Justice of the Peace in an for the County of Madison and State of Alabama do hereby certify that Isham H Fennel, George Russel, and Benjamin Murald appraisors of John Chisam decd was duly sworn before me this 24 day of Augt 1830. Signed: William H Griffitt, JP
Appraisers: Isham H. Fennell, Benjamin Merrell, George Russell
… Lazarus Vann, admr of John Chisolm, swore that the foregoing contained a true and complete inventory of John Chisholm deceased … Signed: Lazarus Vann – 4th October 1830.
(Recorded on Dec 3, 1830) – Probate Book 5, p 226. Madison County, Alabama
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1830 Sept 24 – Sale of Estate of John Chisam decd. The list below is the articles sold and bought of Lazarous Vann admin of John Chism deceased at the residence of the said decedent – 24th day of Sept 1830. (Names of Purchasers with numbers of purchases listed here – link takes you to what was actually purchased):
Sarah Chisam x20.
Sally Chisam x1,
William Chism Sr x1,
William Chisam x6,
William Chisam Jr x8,
Isham Pullam x3,
David Pullam x6,
Herrell Pullam x2,
Andrew Burnside x4,
George Morrow x1,
Elijah Brown x5,
William H Griffitt x 4,
James Johnson x4,
Nelson T Philips x2,
Jesse Upton x2,
David Walker Jr x1,
John Walker x1,
William L Walker x1,
Lazerous Vann x1,
John Cage x1,
Isham H Fennell x1,
Francis Tidwell x1,
M Bird x1,
George Russell x1,
We the undersigned do certify that the above list of sale is a true statement, given under our hand this 24th day of Sept 1830. Signed: Johnson Harrison, Richard B Taylor.
Probate Book 5, pgs. 227-229. Madison County, Alabama
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1831 Aug 5 – John Chisolm decd Account of Sales.
Oct 22, 1830 then the following property of John Chism decd was sold at public auction by me as administrator of said Decedent’s Estate (Names of Purchasers listed):
Isaac Moore, William H Griffit, Jefferson Bean, Isaac Moore, William L Walker, Jefferson Bean, Lazarus Vann,
The above is a true copy of the original list. Given under my hand … as clerk this 22d Oct 1830.
Signed: Richard B Taylor.
… Lazarus Vann admr of the Estate of John Chisolm decd made oath of the Account of Sales on Aug 5, 1831. (Recorded on Aug 5, 1831)
Probate 5, pg 451. Madison County, Alabama
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1832 April 28 – John Chisholm’s Estate Commissioners Report.
State of Alabama, Madison County} Order from the … County Court … to divide the Estate of John Chism decd … to us by Lazarus Vann adm of said decedent … the undersigned commissioners cannot divide said Estate wihtout a sale of said property, there being two negroes and 9 heirs.
Signed: Johnson Harrison, William Allison, George Russell, Jason L Jordan, A Harison. (Recorded 9th of June 1832)
Probate Book 6, p. 18. Madison County, Alabama
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1832 July 2 – An Account of Sale of the Slaves belonging to the Estate of John Chisholm decd viz:
An old woman named Hannah – 3 dollars
Dolly – 351 dollars.
Lazarus Vann admr of the Estate of John Chisolm decd swears to the account … Signed: Lazarus Vann
(Recorded July 19, 1832)
Probate Book 6, p. 81. Madison County, Alabama
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1832 July 9 – The Estate of John Chisam In Account Current with Lazarus Vann admr.
… Sales of account on Sept 24, 1830, Oct 22, 1830, and sale of negros combined: $1157.94 plus $25 interest: $1182.94
Less amt paid to admr: $248.98 and 1/4 = $933.95 and 3/4
Names of people paid on notes/vouchers, etc: Leroy Chisam, Joshua Johnson, A R Barclay, Stephen Chinalt, D A Walker, Hugh W Harris, Tho. Brandon Clk, William B Smallwood, Elijah Brown, Richard B Taylor, Tho. Brandon Clk, Abner Vaughan, William Walker, M H Barrett, George Morrow, Leroy Chisam, Lazarus Vann, Sarah Chisam, John Chisam – Total amts paid: $248.98 and 1/4. Signed: Samuel Chapman (Recorded July 19, 1832)
Probate Book 6, p. 83. Madison County, Alabama
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1830 – Case No. 584 – John C. Chisolm (Chisholm)(Chisam) (Loose Paper file) – Estates. Madison County, Alabama
– Cover of folder lists heirs as:
Sarah Chisolm (widow)
Andrew Burntride
John Chisolm Jr
William Chisolm Sr
Isham Pullem
Alfred Morrow
……..
Slaves: Hannah (old woman), Dolly (girl)
… Administrator: Lazerous Vann
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State of Georgia, Butts County, Jackson}
We the Legatees of the State of Georgia of the Estate of John Chisam in Alabama decd do send our petition … the Orphan Court of Madison County … wish … sail (sale) of the negroes of the Estate of John Chisam decd as soon as the case will admit this the 21 Feb 1831.
Signed: Henry Hatly Legt, William Riddle Esqr.
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State of Tennessee, White County} April 9, 1832
We the heirs of John Chisam decd petition … Orphants Court of Madison County to sell … Estate belonging to John Chisam decd two negroes Hannah and Doll …. soon as the law directs …
Signed: John Chisam, Nancy Fisher.
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State of Alabama, Madison County} April 18, 1832
I Leroy Chisum one of the heirs of John Chisom decd concur in the above petition for a division of said Estate.
Signed: Leroy Chisom.
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Accounting: Shows payments to:
Andrew Burntside, heir – $55.00
The widow Sarah Chisam – $112.00
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State of Alabama, Madison County}
To the Honorable Judge of Madison County … we the heirs of John C Chism deceased … chose Lazareth Van to be the administer of the sd Estate … 14th of August 1830.
Signed: Alfred Morrow, William Chism Sr, Sarah Chism, John Chism Jr, Isham Pullem.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9TY1-9FYG?i=143&cc=1978117&cat=1879929

1830 Aug 6 William Chism Sr Alfred Morrow Sarah Chism John Chism Jr and Isham Pullum agree to Lazareth Van as admin of John Chisum estate Madison Co AL

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1832 March 24 – State of Alabama, Madison County (Letter from Sarah Chisam, widow to the Court). (NOTE: This letter is likely why he has been called “Blind” John Chisam).
… This is to show you that I have never had anything left to me to support on since my husbands deceised only what I have bought within myself.
I want you Judge Chatman or Richard B Purdurn to write to me so that I may know what to depend upon. I want what the law allows me and one that shortley as I am blind and cant attend to business.
I stand in great need of my part I have since the old negro woman and is living to myself.
My husband was blind for 25 years before he died and I think that I ought to have the ole negro woman and girl to wate on me as long as I live as my husband all ways told me that if I was a longer liver than him that the negroes should wate on me while I lived. Tho he died with out a will I want to know how long before Mr Lazrus Vann is obliged to settle with the Legitees. I consider myself very much neglected.
Be so good is to write to me on the subject for I am anxious to hear what can be don either for or against me. Yours with respect.
Signed: Sarah Chisam
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1835 Dec 20 – Name: Leroy Chisam
Spouse: Ann W Goode
Marriage Date: 20 Dec 1835
County: Madison
State: Alabama
Performed By Title: Justice of the Peace
Performed by Name: Edward Richards
Source Information: Jordan Dodd, Liahona Research
Ancestry.com. Alabama, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/2092074:7838?tid=&pid=&queryId=b237139b8e388c61a0be7673ed1c51ac&_phsrc=Zmn23&_phstart=successSource

1840 US Census Name: Leroy Chisholm
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): South Half, Madison, Alabama
Free White Persons – Males – 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 5: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 20 thru 29: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons – Under 20: 1
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 3
Total All Persons – Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 3
Year: 1840; Census Place: South Half, Madison, Alabama; Roll: 13; Page: 153; Family History Library Film: 0002335
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1842 Dec 17 – James Chism and wife Mariah to Robert L Clarke, bk T, p 601. Madison County, Alabama
… between James Chism and his wife Mariah Chism of the State of Arkansas and County of White of the one part and Robert S Clarke of the County of Madison and State of Alabama of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 64 dollars … confirm unto the said Robert S Clarke … land … in and to the NE quarter of Section 11 of Township 2 in Range 2 W of the Basis meridian … being 1/13th part of said quarter section of land reserving to Nancy Harris her dower, and the said James Chism and his wife Maria Chism doth hereby warrant and ever defend the title to the said land from the claims of all and every person or persons whatsoever unto him the said Robert L Clarke …
Signed: James Chism, Maria Chism
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4F-4SV6-S?i=309&cat=90626 (NOTE: Unknown if or how related to Blind John Chisum, but their selling land in Madison County, AL from the State of Arkansas may be a clue where some of his descendants moved).

1860 Jan 19 – William Chisam fr Hezekiah Tabor admr, bk CC, p 458. Madison County, Alabama
… between Hezekiah B Tabor admr of the estate of William B Tabor late of the County of Madison in the State of Alabama of the first part and William Chisam of the second part both of the County and State afsd … Hezekiah Tabor … petitioned court to sell as admr … the following tracts… Part B (west of Paint Rock River) of fractional section numbered 29 in TS 6 of Range 2 E … containing 100 acres and 25/100 of an acre … also the E half of the NW part of the same fractional section containing 40 acres and 10/100 of an acre (also lying W of Paint Rock River) … also the SW part (C) of the NE part of the same fractional section containing 57 acres and containing in the whole acording to the govt surveys 197 acres and 35/100 acres … the said William Chisam became the purchaser of the said above described tracts … sum of 651 dollars … having the highest and best and last bid …
Signed: H B Tabor, admr
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TENNESSEE & ALABAMA RECORDS of BLIND JOHN CHISUM’S CHILDREN:

(NOTE) 1812 Feb 29 – NOTE: Entries No. 7704-7708 all appear to be related:

1812 Feb 29 – (No. 7705) – Gaitwood Chism assignee of Thomas Ramsey of William T Lewis. By firtue of a certificate warrant No. 823 issued by the Register of West Tennessee for 300 acres. Enters 20 acres of land in White County between the Rock Island and Hickory Nut Mountain, beginning at a post oak … including said Chism’s house. February 29, 1812. Signed: Gaitwood Chism.
(Note on side of entry – Survey ret’d Aug 23, 1814 by J Townsend DS.)
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(NOTE: Gatewood Chisum is the son of “Blind” John Chisum).

1812 Feb 29 – (No. 7706) – John Chism assignee originally of John G Blount, by virtue of a certificate Warrant No. 457 issued by the commissioner for West Tennessee. Enters 50 acres of land in White County on the Waters of Caney Fork. Beginning at a poplar … as to include said Chism’s improvement. February 29, 1812. Signed: John Chism.
(Note to side: Surveyed Aug 23, 1814 by J. Townsend DS).
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(NOTE: This likely is John Chisum Jr, son of “Blind” John Chisum – based on the other grants filed at same time as his).

1812 Feb 29 – (No. 7707) – Jonathan Harris assignee originally of John G Blount. By virtue of a certificate warrant No. 457 issued by the Commissioner for West Tennessee for 182 acres. Enters 45 acres of land in White County on the waters of Caney Fork. Beginning at a hickory marked as the SW corner of an occupant survey made in the name of Robert Taylor … so as to included said Harris’ improvement. February 29, 1812. Signed: Jonathan Harris.
(Note to side: Made void August 23, 1814).
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(NOTE: Jonathan Harris is the father-in-law of John Chisum Jr – son of “Blind” John Chisum. John Chisum Jr. married Mary “Polly” Harris)

1812 February 29 – (No. 7708) – Jonathan Harris assignee originally of William T Lewis. By virtue of a certificate Warrant No. 823 issued by the Register of West Tennessee for 300 acres. Enters 30 acres of land in White County on the waters of Caney Fork. Beginning at a large poplar marked JH standing about 2 poles E of the Spring now made use of by Isham Pulliam, running West, thence South etc, so as to include said spring and the improvement where said Pullam now lives. February 29, 1812. Signed: Jonathan Harris.
(Note to side: Made void 23d August 1814).
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(NOTE: Isham Pullam or Pulliam was married to Mary “Polly” Chisum – daughter of “Blind” John Chisum)
(NOTE: Jonathan Harris is the father-in-law of John Chisum Jr – son of “Blind” John Chisum. John Chisum Jr. married Mary “Polly” Harris)

1812 Feb 29 – (No. 7704) Benjamin Shaw assignee of Elijah Chisum Sr assignee of John McIver by virtue of a certificate warrant No. 220 issued by the Register of East Tennessee.
Enter 50 acres of land in the First District in White County on the Waters of Calf Killers Fork and on the West side of the same, beginning on Jacob Millers South East corner of his 100 acre survey running North 89 and 4/10ths poles, thence East to include the quantity. Feb 29, 1812. Signed: Benjamin Shaw
(Note to side: Survey … May 13, 1814 by Jas Townsend, DS.).
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(NOTE: The entries just below this one indicate that there was a family relationship between Elijah Chisum and “Blind” John Chisum – the following 4 entries directly after this one are all related to “Blind” John Chisum’s family)

1814 Dec 16 (Survey) – Gatewood Chism survey for grant. White County, Tennessee
… State of Tennessee, First District } By virgue od entry No. 7705 and dated the 29th day of February 1812 founded on a certificate warrant No. 823 issued by the register of West Tennessee to William T Lewis for 300 acres I have surveyed for Gaitwood Chism assignee of William T Lewis 20 acres of land in White County between the Rock Island and Hickory Nut Mountain … bounded … including said Chism’s house. Surveyed October the 6th 1814. Signed: James Townsend DS. Filed 16th Dec 1814.
Chain Carriers: William Fisher, John Chisum. (NOTE: The Chain Carrier William Fisher is the husband of Nancy Chisum – daughter of “Blind” John Chisum – which means that the Chain Carrier John Chisum is likely John Chisum Jr – also son of “Blind” John Chisum).
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Land Register: No. 823. 12001. 20 acres. Gaitwood Chisum.
Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Series Number: 01; Series Title: Account Books
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1815 Feb 7 – John Chisom fr P Donohoo, bk E, p 424. White County, Tennessee
… I Patrick Donohoo of the County of White and State of Tennessee … in consideration … my trusty friend John Chisum of the County and State afsd … appoint him the said John Chisum my true and lawful attorney …. for 100 acres … the survey founded on an entry made in my name for 100 acres made in the office of the surveyor of the First Dist in the State afsd unto Jonathan Harris his heirs and etc which tract of land is contiguous to the hichory west mountain and adjoining the surveys whereon the said Jonathan Harris lives and occupies … allowing and confirming all and every legal act of him the said John Chisum in and about the afsd platt and certificate of survey of said 100 acres of land …
Signed: Patrick Donohoo
Wit: Jacob A Lane, George C Hamlett
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKX-QQV7-D?i=757&cat=261424 (Note: Jonathan Harris is the father-in-law of John Chisom Jr son of Blind John Chisom).

1818 May 26 – Gatewood Chisum grant for 20 acres. White County, Tennessee
… by virtue of part of Certificate No. 823 dated the 7th of January 1812 issued by the Register of Court Tennessee to William T Lewis and entered on the 29th day of Febraury 1812 by No. 7705.
There is granted by the said State of Tennessee unto Gatewood Chisum assignee of the said William T Lewis …. land containing 20 acres by survey dated the 6th day of October 1814 lying in White County … between the Rock Island & Hickory Nut Mountain … bounded … including said Chisum’s house.
Warrant Number: 12401, Warrant Number 12001.
Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Early Tennessee/North Carolina Land Records; Roll: 159; Book: 8
Ancestry.com. North Carolina and Tennessee, U.S., Early Land Records, 1753-1931 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/138620:2882?ssrc=pt&tid=69705632&pid=322337329674
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/12176:2882?ssrc=pt&tid=69705632&pid=322337329674

1818 Sept 28 – part of Cert No. 823 … granted by the State of Tennessee unto Gatewood Chisum assignee of the sd Thomas Lewis … 20 acres … survey bearing date 6 Oct 1814 lying in White County on the 1st District between the Rock Island and Hickory Nut Mountain … to the beginning including said Chisum’s house.
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2882/images/33118_290744-00038?pId=138620
Land Register – Dec 16, 1814 – Gaitwood Chism assignee of Thomas Ramsey of William T Lewis – by virtue of a certificate warrant No. 823 issued by the Rigister of West Tennessee for 300 acres. Enters 20 acres of land in White County between the Rock Island and Hickory Nut Mountain …including said Chism’s house. Feb 29, 1812. Gaitwood Chism.
(See also): https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2882/images/33118_290623-00081?pId=12176
(See also): https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/3658/images/41659_290541-00350?pId=374241
Survey: Entry No. 7705 – dated 29 Feb 1812 on a certificate warrant No. 823 … I have surveyed for Gatewood Chism assignee of William T Lewis 20 acres of land in White County between the Rock Island and Hickory Nut Mountain … including said Chism’s house.
Chain Carriers: William Fisher, John Chisum
Surveyed the 6th October 1814. James Townsend, DS. Filed 16th Dec 1814.
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/3658/images/41659_290568-00872?pId=532153

1820 US Census White, TN Name: John Chisum
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): White, Tennessee
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons – Males – Under 10: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 26 thru 44: 1
Number of Persons – Engaged in Agriculture: 3
Free White Persons – Under 16: 4
Free White Persons – Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 7
Total All Persons – White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 7
1820 U S Census; Census Place: White, Tennessee; Page: 355; NARA Roll: M33_122; Image: 317
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/1000437:7734?_phsrc=wfp933&_phstart=successSource&gsln=Chism&ml_rpos=51&queryId=84bdc04dc6ec62003ab1d3aae83518e3

1830 US Census Name: John Chisum
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): White, Tennessee
Free White Persons – Males – 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 15 thru 19: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 50 thru 59: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 40 thru 49: 1
Free White Persons – Under 20: 3
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 6
Total – All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 6
Year: 1830; Census Place: White, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 182; Page: 43; Family History Library Film: 0024540
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/761725:8058?_phsrc=Zmn161&_phstart=successSource&gsln=Chism&ml_rpos=12&queryId=bc844dffa1310f8c990ab0ee41ef31be

1830 US Census Name: William Chisum
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): White, Tennessee
Free White Persons – Males – Under 5: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 5 thru 9: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 70 thru 79: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 40 thru 49: 1
Free White Persons – Under 20: 6
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 1
Total Free White Persons: 8
Total – All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 8
Year: 1830; Census Place: White, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 182; Page: 49; Family History Library Film: 0024540
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/761884:8058?_phsrc=Zmn161&_phstart=successSource&gsln=Chism&ml_rpos=9&queryId=bc844dffa1310f8c990ab0ee41ef31be

1830 – in the 1830 United States Federal Census
Name: [William Chisom Junior]
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Range 5, Madison, Alabama
Free White Persons – Males – 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons – Under 20: 1
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 1
Total Free White Persons: 2
Total – All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 2
Year: 1830; Census Place: Range 5, Madison, Alabama; Series: M19; Roll: 4; Page: 153; Family History Library Film: 0002331
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/1887106:8058?tid=&pid=&queryId=b237139b8e388c61a0be7673ed1c51ac&_phsrc=Zmn25&_phstart=successSource

1834 Sept 10 – (Land Grant)(Certificate No. 340 and 1/2) William Chisam Senior of Madison County, AL – 61 acres and 38/100ths. Marshall County, Alabama
… Whereas William Chisam Senior of Madison County, Alabama has deposited in the land office of the United States a certificate of the Register of the Land Office at Huntsville whereby it appears that full payment has been made by the said William Chisam Senior … the lot or North part of the NE quarter of Fractional Section 1 in Township 7 of Range 2 East in the District of Lands subject to sale at Huntsville ALabama containing 61 acres and 38/100ths of an acre …
Bureau of Land Management, General Land Office Records; Washington D.C., USA; Federal Land Patents, State Volumes
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1246/images/RHUSA2007B_AL1260-00008?pId=2108800

1834 Sept 10 – Name: William Chisam
Issue Date: 10 Sep 1834
Place: Marshall, Alabama, USA
Land Office: Huntsville
Meridian: Huntsville
Township: 7-S
Range: 2-E
Section: 1
Accession Number: AL1260__.008
Document Number: 340.5
Original URL: http://glorecords.blm.gov/details/patent/default.aspx?accession=AL1260__.008&docClass=STA&sid=vmttoonv.0wr
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/2108800:1246?tid=&pid=&queryId=b237139b8e388c61a0be7673ed1c51ac&_phsrc=Zmn25&_phstart=successSource

1838 June 4 – William Chisam & Elizabeth Chisam to Isaac Monroe bk A, p 181. Marshall County, Alabama
…. between William Chisam and Elisabeth Chisam his wife of the County of Marshall and State of Alabama of the first part and Isaac Morrow of the County and State afsd of the second part … in consideration of the sum of 200 dollars … convey to the said Isaac Morrow … land … in the County of Marshall and State of Alabama and known as the Lot or North part of the NE quarter of fractional Section 1 in Township 7 of Range 2 East in the District of lands subject to sale at Huntsville Alabama containing 61 acres and 38/100ths of an acre. …
Signed: William Chisam, Elizabeth Chisam
Wit: Edm Bridges.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-DG55?i=528&cat=78771

1838 Sept 27 – William Chisom & others fr James Hoggness, bk A, p 192. Marshall County, Alabama
… between John Hoggue and Chambers Hoggue of the first part and William Chisam trustee of the second part and M S Kill and J H Kill of the third part all of the State of Alabama and County of Marshall … whereas the said John Hoggue and Chambers Hoggue is justly indebted to the Branch of the Bank of the State of Alabama at Decatur and the said M S Kill and J H Kill having endorsed for the said J & C Hoggue to the sum of 800 dollars on an execution note falling due in the 11th month November 1838 and November 1839 November 1840 the said John Hoggue and Chambers Hoggue being also indebted to J H Kill and M S Kill the sum of 69 dollars and 50 cents in one note of this date which debts the said John Hoggue and Chambers Hoggue is willing and desirous to secure to said M S Kill and J H Kill now this indenture … in consideration … and further sum of 1 dollar in hand paid to the said John Hoggue and Chambers Hoggue by the said William Chisam trustee … sell to the said William Chisam trustee … 900 bushel of corn, 1 waggon and 6 work steers and rigging 20 head of cattle, consisting of cows and calves with other asorted sizes, one small 2 horse waggon and 1 carriage or cornall waggon 6 head of horse beasts consisting of 4 using horse beast 1 three year old and 1 two year old also 60 head of stock and pork hogs 5 feather beds and furniture 2 wood clocks 1 double barrel shotgun and 1 single barrell shot gun 2 mens saddles and one side saddle also one improvement known as Hoggue improvement lying and being on the South side of Tennessee River immediately opposite Joseph Harris old place with all the profits that may arise from said improvement also 30 stands of bees … to said William Chisam … (if payments made timely) then indentures to be void …
Signed: John Hoggue, Chambers Hoggue, William Chisam, M S Kill, J H Kill
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-DL4Y?i=534&cat=78771

1839 Aug 6 – John H Chisum, Overton Chisum, and Preston Chisum fr Robert Hensely and wife, bk L, p 379. White County, Tennessee
… between Robert Hensely and Ann S Hensely his wife of the County of Nelson and State of Virginia by their atty in fat Iverson L Twyman of the one part and Preston A Chisum, Overton Chisum and John H Chisum Jr of the County of White and State of Tennessee of the other part … consideration of 700 dollars … 2/3s of a certain tract or parcel of land, lying in White County, TN on the Cousy Fork of Cumberland River containing 1000 acres granted by the State of Tenn to Thomas Hopkins and William Dickinson by Grant No. 3712 dated at Nashville the 13 day of Feb 1835 …
Signed: Robert Hensley, Ann S Hensley, by their atty in fact Iverson L Twyman
Wit: William Knowles, Henry M Gibbs
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4R-5NXM?i=654&cat=261424

1840 US Census – Name: [John H Chisum]
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): White, Tennessee
Free White Persons – Males – Under 5: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 5: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 20 thru 29: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons – Under 20: 4
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 6
Total All Persons – Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 6
Year: 1840; Census Place: White, Tennessee; Roll: 536; Page: 17; Family History Library Film: 0024550
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/3035044:8057?_phsrc=biy11&_phstart=successSource&gsln=C*s*m&ml_rpos=4&queryId=f23dab694904eab7a39c71e0b76f9409

1840 US Census – Name: [Preston A Chisum]
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): White, Tennessee
Free White Persons – Males – Under 5: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 5: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 30 thru 39: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 1
Free White Persons – Under 20: 4
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 6
Total All Persons – Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 6
Year: 1840; Census Place: White, Tennessee; Roll: 536; Page: 18; Family History Library Film: 0024550
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/3035053:8057?_phsrc=biy11&_phstart=successSource&gsln=C*s*m&ml_rpos=8&queryId=f23dab694904eab7a39c71e0b76f9409

1840 US Census – Name: [John Chisum]
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): White, Tennessee
Free White Persons – Males – 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 60 thru 69: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 50 thru 59: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 80 thru 89: 2
Slaves – Females – 36 thru 54: 1
Slaves – Females – 55 thru 99: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
White Persons – Blind: 1
Free White Persons – Under 20: 1
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 1
Total Free White Persons: 6
Total Slaves: 2
Total All Persons – Free White, Free Colored, Slaves:
Year: 1840; Census Place: White, Tennessee; Roll: 536; Page: 17; Family History Library Film: 0024550
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/3035046:8057?_phsrc=biy11&_phstart=successSource&gsln=C*s*m&ml_rpos=10&queryId=f23dab694904eab7a39c71e0b76f9409

1840 US Census – Name: [Overton Chisum]
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): White, Tennessee
Free White Persons – Males – 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 5: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 20 thru 29: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons – Under 20: 2
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 4
Total All Persons – Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 4
Year: 1840; Census Place: White, Tennessee; Roll: 536; Page: 17; Family History Library Film: 0024550
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/3035047:8057?_phsrc=biy11&_phstart=successSource&gsln=C*s*m&ml_rpos=12&queryId=f23dab694904eab7a39c71e0b76f9409

1840 US Census Name: Leroy Chisholm
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): South Half, Madison, Alabama
Free White Persons – Males – 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 5: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 20 thru 29: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons – Under 20: 1
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 3
Total All Persons – Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 3
Year: 1840; Census Place: South Half, Madison, Alabama; Roll: 13; Page: 153; Family History Library Film: 0002335
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/1315859:8057?_phsrc=Zmn140&_phstart=successSource&gsln=Chisholm&ml_rpos=6&queryId=462236ecca78e2aa1afbfaebad79579c

1842 Aug 16 – J H Chisom to Thos Bosson, bk N, p 195. White County, Tennessee
… bewteen John H Chisum of White County State of Tennessee of the first part and Thomas M Bosson of the said State … in consideration of the sum of 103 dollars … convey unto (Thomas Bosson) … 1/3 of 2/3s of a certain tract of land being in White County … on the N side of the Caney Fork River near the Great Falls thereof containing 1000 acres granted by the State of Tennessee to Thomas Hopkins and William Dickerson by Grant No. 3712 dated at Nashville the 13th day of Feb 1835 …. 1/3 of 2/3 interest in said survey 88 and 2/3 acrs to John Fisher and 44 and 1/3 of an acre to Preston Chisum …
Signed: John H Chisum
Wit: Solomon Charles, George H Hill
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS54-792H-G?i=115&cat=261424

1842 Oct 3 – Probate deed books, v. C, p 147. White Co, TN, J H Chisum to Tho. M Boyson 88 acres.
Deed proven in court.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9P9-2L48?i=425&cat=261186

1842 Dec 17 – James Chism and wife Mariah to Robert L Clarke, bk T, p 601. Madison County, Alabama
… between James Chism and his wife Mariah Chism of the State of Arkansas and County of White of the one part and Robert S Clarke of the County of Madison and State of Alabama of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 64 dollars … confirm unto the said Robert S Clarke … land … in and to the NE quarter of Section 11 of Township 2 in Range 2 W of the Basis meridian … being 1/13th part of said quarter section of land reserving to Nancy Harris her dower, and the said James Chism and his wife Maria Chism doth hereby warrant and ever defend the title to the said land from the claims of all and every person or persons whatsoever unto him the said Robert L Clarke …
Signed: James Chism, Maria Chism
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4F-4SV6-S?i=309&cat=90626 (NOTE: Unknown if or how related to Blind John Chisum, but their selling land in Madison County, AL from the State of Arkansas may be a clue where some of his descendants moved).

1847 Dec 27 – J H Chisom to J W Hash, bk Q, p 178. White County, Tennessee
… Articles of agreement … between John H Chisum of the one part and J W Harsh of the other part both of the State of Tennessee … agree to divide a certain tract or parcel of land which they bought jointly as the property of William Dickerson lying in the County of White and Dist No. 4 … containing 303 acres … division line … on the River Bluff on nearly or about N to the E corner of James Fisher’s field … on the Dickerson tract of landnow a strait line … next to Hutson’s … and a separate tract … contains 23 acres … joins the lands of Bosson which now belongs to the said J W Hash …
Signed: J H Chisum, J W Hash
Wit: Preston A. Chisum, Overton Chisum
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS54-792T-Z?i=837&cat=261424

1849 January 20 – William Chisom & wife to J H Fennell, bk D, p 110. Marshall County, Alabama
… between William Chisam and Elizabeth Chisam his wife of the County of Marshall and State of ALabama of the one part and Isham H Fennell of the second part … in consideration of the sum of 133 dollars … convey to the said Isham H Fennell … land lying and being in the County of Marshall and State of Alabama known and described as the East part of SW part of fractional Section 11 Township 7 Range 2 East containing 37 acres and 50/100 of an acre …
Signed: William Chisam, Elisabeth Chisam
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSL6-Y393-1?i=142&cat=78771

1850 US Census – Name: Overton Chism
Gender: Male
Age: 38
Birth Year: abt 1812
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1850: District 4, White, Tennessee, USA
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Agriculture
Real Estate: 600
Line Number: 5
Dwelling Number: 518
Family Number: 518
Household Members Age
Overton Chism 38
Celia Chism 33
Martha A Chism 16
Julia A Chism 13
James Chism 8
Mary Chism 6
Francis Chism 1
Year: 1850; Census Place: District 4, White, Tennessee; Roll: 900; Page: 41b
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/6931997:8054

1850 US Census – Name: John Chism
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Birth Year: abt 1816
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1850: District 4, White, Tennessee, USA
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Agriculture
Real Estate: 300
Line Number: 15
Dwelling Number: 520
Family Number: 520
Household Members Age
John Chism 34
Matilda Chism 32
William Chism 13
Amanda Chism 13
John Chism 12
Caroline Chism 10
Nancy Chism 9
Preston Chism 7
George Chism 5
William Chism 0
Year: 1850; Census Place: District 4, White, Tennessee; Roll: 900; Page: 41b
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/6932007:8054

1850 US Census – Name: Preston A Chisom
Gender: Male
Age: 42
Birth Year: abt 1808
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1850: District 4, White, Tennessee, USA
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Agriculture
Real Estate: 600
Line Number: 2
Dwelling Number: 532
Family Number: 532
Household Members Age
Preston A Chisom 42
Coretha L Chisom 40
Nancy Chisom 18
John Chisom 16
Ann E Chisom 14
Preston D Chisom 11
Martha Chisom 9
James Chisom 6
Mary Chisom 5
Julian M Chisom 3
Margaret L Chisom 0
Year: 1850; Census Place: District 4, White, Tennessee; Roll: 900; Page: 42b
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/6932077:8054

1850 US Census – Name: John Chism
Gender: Male
Age: 70
Birth Year: abt 1780
Birthplace: South Carolina
Home in 1850: District 4, White, Tennessee, USA
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Agriculture
Real Estate: 1500
Line Number: 12
Dwelling Number: 519
Family Number: 519
Household Members Age
John Chism 70
Mary Chism 68
William Chism 27
Year: 1850; Census Place: District 4, White, Tennessee; Roll: 900; Page: 41b
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/6932004:8054

1850 US Census Name: William Chism
Gender: Male
Age: 47, Birth Year: abt 1803
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1850: Subdivision 23, Marshall, Alabama, USA
Occupation: Farmer, Industry: Agriculture, Real Estate: 600
Cannot Read, Write: Yes
Line Number: 29, Dwelling Number: 270, Family Number: 270
Household Members Age
William Chism 47
Elizabeth Chism 43
Clemon C Chism 19
Caroline Chism 14
John C Chism 14
Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 23, Marshall, Alabama; Roll: 10; Page: 227a
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/16111083:8054

1850 US Census Name: [James Trimmier]
Gender: Male, Age: 22, Birth Year: abt 1828
Birthplace: Alabama,
Home in 1850: Bluff, Marshall, Alabama, USA
Married within the Year: Yes
Occupation: Laborer, Industry: Industry Not Reported
Cannot Read, Write: Yes
Line Number: 6, Dwelling Number: 31, Family Number: 31
Household Members Age
James Trimier 22
Nancy Trimier 33
David Chism 16
Lee Roy Chism 14
Eliza Ann Chism 12
James Chism 11
Joel Chism 2
Year: 1850; Census Place: Bluff, Marshall, Alabama; Roll: 10; Page: 237b
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/16111932:8054

1850 Nov 26 – William Chism fr Sarah C W Tate, bk C, p 753. Marshall County, Alabama
… between Sarah C W Tate of the County of Marshall and State of Alabama of the one part and William Chisam of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 19 dollars and 40 cents … convey to the said William Chisam … land lying and being in the County and State afsd …described as the SE 1/4 of the NW quarter of Section 11 Township 7 of Range 2 East containing 40 acres … in said County and State …
Signed: Sarah C W Tate
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSL6-YS18-R?i=60&cat=78771

1854 June 5 – John Chisum – Settlements and wills, v. B-G 1831-1893, White County, TN. bk D, pp. 158
… this 5th day of June 1854 the death of John Chisom late of the County of White decd was suggested in open court … departed this life intestate whereupon Overton Chisom and Preston A Chisom was appointed and qualified admins …
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-2P5B-39?i=619&cc=1909088&cat=252491

1854 Aug 9 – John H Chisom to M E Church Bk T, p. 253. White County, Tennessee
… between John H Chisum of the one part and Mathias Hutson, James Wright, James Fisher of the other part all of the State of Tennessee White County … promotion of Education and Religion … give and bequeath unto the said Mathia Hutson, James Wright, James Fisher all 3 being members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South appointed …. for the use and benefit of said church and also for a school house in District No. 4 …
Signed: J H Chism
Wit: J B W Blankenship, W G Chism.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C39N-5S7M?i=609&cat=261424

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REV WAR RECORDS OF “BLIND” JOHN CHISAM/CHISHOLM:

The following Revolutionary War Pension Application is a good place to start in looking for clues into the John Chisam/Chisholm:

1855 Sept – Nancy Fisher, heir of John Chisam, Rev War App for pension.
Nancy Fisher only heir of John Chisam a deceased Revolutionary soldier who died in Alabama June 15/29 leaving a widow Sarah Chisam who remained his widow and died August 30, 1848 act White County Tennessee. There were seven children then living is Nancy Fisher, John Chisam, Rachel Riddles, Polly Pollem, Betsy Burnside, Sarah Chisam and Francis Hately [probably Frances] – all dead but Nancy Fisher who applied in September 1855 –
Service claimed by widow who applied in June 1844 under act of 1836 as volunteer from Spartanburg district South Carolina under Colonel Thomas and Captain Taylor and under General Pickens and General Green for more than two years – claims to have been married in 1774 by a Minister of the Gospel in Spartanburg district knows of no marriage record –
She knows of her own knowledge of his going into service.
John Chisam son of John & Sarah swears in February 1852 that he is 71 years old – and that Nancy Fisher was then 31 –
Lewis Taylor swears in June 1844 – That he served with John Chisam under Captain Thomas, Captain Taylor, Colonel Thomas, General Pickens & General Green – that he was present at their marriage, that they have lived together since their marriage – Has known them more than sixty years – Lewis Taylor was a pensioner under Act of 1832.
Mary Chisam in August 1855 make affidavit that she is the widow of one of sons of John & Sarah Chisam who is dead, that she drew a pension as the only heir of Jonathan & Margaret Harris, and filed in that case her family Bible – Has often heard the old man talk of his service in the revolution.
That they had 12 children of whom Nancy was next to the youngest

– of August 2 1786 –
James White with an order from John Chisam drew £32.14.3 ½ . The indent numbered 3435 – certificate obtained August 6/55 –
William Adcock of DeKalb County Tennessee swears on September 5/55 that he was acquainted with John and Sarah Chisam prior to 1794 – Has heard Chisam & his own father talk of their revolutionary services – New them in Spartanburg district South Carolina they had several children in 1794 the oldest was then 15 or 20 years of age]
[p 21: Certificate dated August 6, 1855 from the South Carolina Comptroller Generals office showing a payment made to John Chisam for duty done in the Roebuck’s Regiment.]
[Note: The following may relate to the above veteran]
South Carolina Audited Accounts relating to John Chisim [sic] AA214
Audited Account Microfilm file No. 1245
Transcribed by Will Graves 8/20/19
[p 2]
[No.] 2435 No. 114
[Book] X 2 August 85 [1785]
John Chisim [sic] for Militia duty, before, & Since the fall of Charleston [Charleston South Carolina fell to the British on May 12, 1780] in Roebuck’s [Benjamin Roebuck’s] Regiment per Anderson’s [Colonel Robert Anderson’s] Return [not extant] – [old South Carolina] Currency £229
Stg. [Sterling] £32.14.3 ¼
Exd. J. Mc. A. G. [Examined by John McCall, Adjutant General]
Received the Amount of the Within in an Indent No. 3435, X, per Order
S/ James White
[p 4]
Gentlemen
Please to Deliver the whole of my Indent if Ready to Mr. James White and you Will much oblige your Very Humble Servant
S/ John Chisam
To the Commissioners
Treasurer of State South Carolina
S/ R Harrison JP March 19th 1787
https://revwarapps.org/r1932.pdf

The application tells us that John Chisam was in the Spartanburg District of South Carolina at least by 1774 when he was married to Sarah. It names 7 of his 12 children that were still living at the time the application was made. It tells us that John Chisam died on June 15, 1829 in Alabama. His widow Sarah moved to White County, Tennesse and died there in 1848. His son John Chisam Jr was b. abt 1781 as he was 71 years of age in 1852. Daughter Nancy Fisher was 31 years of age in 1852 putting her year of birth at 1821 (and she was the 2d youngest of “Blind” John Chisam’s children). (NOTE: I have doubts about Nancy Fisher’s age stated in this record – She appears to actually be about 30 years older than what has been stated here (b. abt 1791)- it is possible the number for her age was transcribed incorrectly and should have stated 61 years of at in 1852).

Surnames of John Chisam’s daughters show that John Chisam may have been near the following families during his life (Riddle, Pullem, Burnside, Hately, and Fisher). His son John Chisam Jr appears to have married a Mary Harris – daughter of Jonathan Harris and wife Margaret. By 1855 all of John Chisam’s children had died other than Nancy Fisher.

Children based on above Rev War Application:

John Chisam b. 1781 son of John Chisam of Spartanburg Dist, SC m. Mary Polly Harris
Rachel Chisam dau of John Chisam of Spartanburg Dist, SC m. William Riddle
Mary Polly Chisam dau of John Chisam of Spartanburg Dist, SC m. Isham Pullem
Elizabeth Betsy Chisam dau of John Chisam of Spartanburg Dist, SC m. Andrew Burnside
Sarah Chisam dau of John Chisam of Spartanburg Dist, SC
Frances Chisam dau of John Chisam of Spartanburg Dist, SC m. Henry Hately
Nancy Chisam b. 1821 dau of John Chisam of Spartanburg Dist, SC m. William H Fisher
Note: 12 total children, so 5 unaccounted for in Rev War App. – Three other children are identified in the probate paperswork of John Chisam’s in Madison Co, AL – the full names of spouses are also found by combining the Rev War Application with the Probate ppw. This identifies 10 of his 12 children, including:
William Chisam Sr m. ?
Unk daugther Chisam m. Alfred Morrow
Gatewood Chisam (identified as a witness in John Chisam’s deed in Rutherford Co, NC and in his 1810 US Census in Rutherford Co, NC – appears to be a son of John Chisam Sr)
- Leroy Chisam m. ?

SEE ALSO: The following is the Rev. War Pension Application of Jonathan Harris – father-in-law of John Chisam Jr.

1833 Aug 16 – Pension Application of Jonathan Harris W4979
Transcribed and annotated by C. Leon Harris. Revised 15 March 2012.

State of Tennessee
White County } SS.

On this 16 day of August A.D. 1833 personally appeared before me Joseph Herd an acting Justice of the peace for said County and State Jonathan Harris a resident of the County of White and State aforesaid aged Eighty two years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7th 1832.–

That he entered the service of the United States under thhe following named officers and served as herein stated. – He was drafted for three months under Captain Samuel Reid by Lieutenants name not recollected

– He then resided in Roan [sic: Rowan] County in the State of North Carolina. He is unable from his age and consequent loss of memory to state the period when he entered the service as above. David Calwell [sic: David Caldwell] was his Colonel. He marched from Roan County and joined General Greens [sic: Nathanael Greene’s] Army– Gen’l. Green he supposes it was sent General [Andrew] Pickins and Col. [Henry] Lee with about five or six hundred men in pursuit of Gen’l Tarlton [sic: Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton] of which number declarant was one. In pursuing Gen’l. Tarlton we came upon four or five hundred tories under Gen’l. Piles [sic: Col. John Pyle] near the residence of one Col. Oniel’s where we had a severe engagement with the tories and defeated them and took a number of those who escaped death during the engagement prisoners [Pyle’s Defeat, also known as Pyle’s Massacre, 25 Feb 1781]
– At the time of the above battle Gen’l. Tarlton was at Col. Oniel’s and made his escape by flying
– Gen’l. Tarlton then went to Hillsborough where the whole of the enemy were under Lord Cornwallis
– This declarant’s three months having expired he was dismissed and returned home to his family
– Here he remained a short time, when he again entered the service by volunteering under Col. Colwell, the object was to go against the tories. He was marched to the Shallow ford of the Yadkin river where we had a severe engagement with the tories [14 Oct 1780]. He recollects that a captain by the name of [Henry] Francis was killed in the engagement. We defeated the tories–. After the above battle was fought he went in pursuit Col. Bryant a tory [possibly Col. Samuel Bryan] we pursued him to L. Pedee [sic: Little Pee Dee River] but he was so far ahead of us that we were unable to overtake him– This declarant believes he served in all more than six months, but he cannot recollect precisely how long
– He feels confident that he served as long in all as six months, and claims a pension for that period
– He states that owing to his age and infirmity and the great loss of memory he is unable to say more than the foregoing in relation to the services performed by him to his country– He was discharged by Col. Colwell and returned home again to his family
– He has no documentary evidence nor does he know of any person, whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state —
1. He was born in Hopewell County in the East Jerseys – in the year 1751 as well as he now recollects–
2. He has no record of his age –
3. He was living in Rowan County each time when called into service as already stated –
4. He was drafted the first tour the 2 He volunteered –
5. He has stated the names of all the principal officers he reccollects together with the general circumstances of his service as well as his memory will permit –
6. He does not reccollect that he got a written discharge from either of his tours if he did they are lost –
7. He states the names of the following persons to whom he is known in his present neighborhood and who can testify as to his character for veracity & their belief of his services as a soldier of the revolution (viz. Rev Peter Buram– Rev. Abel Hutson Major Lewis Philips & Samuel Moore Esq’r–.
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year above mentioned
Jonathan hisXmark Harris

NOTE: In White County TN on 14 April 1838, Margaret Harris, age 86, applied for a pension stating that in Feb 1772 in Lancaster County PA she married Jonathan Harris who died 28 June 1834. She was said to be living 13 to 14 miles from Sparta. In the same county on 24 Feb 1852 their daughter, Mary Chisam, 69, stated that Margaret Harris died 24 Aug 1849, leaving her as the only child and heir. The file includes the will of Jonathan Harris listing his wife, John and Polly Chisom, and “all my Grand children” as heirs.
Polly Chisom stated that she was born on 23 Feb 1782 according to a family record in a Bible printed in 1767. On 16 May 1855 Overton Chisam (as he signed), age 44, son of Mary Chisam, certified that the family record showed that Margaret Harris died on 24 Aug 1843. It was certified by a merchant that on that date William Chisum bought ten cents worth of nails, which may have been for the coffin.

The above information from Jonathan Harris’ Rev War Pension Application verifies that John Chisom Jr married his daughter Mary Polly Harris b. Feb 23, 1782. It also indicates that John Chisam Jr and wife Mary had a son by the name of Overton Chisam b. abt 1811.

1856 Nov 5 – John Chisom fr William Rice, bk T, p 144. White County, Tennessee
… State of Alabama, Jackson County … I William Reece of the County of Jackson and State of Alabama do constitute and appoint John Chisum of the County of White and State of Tennessee my lawful agent and attorney in fact to convey a deed … to all the interest that I have by virtue of my wife Lynessa Reece in and to the lands conveyed by my wife Lynessa Reece by reason of his will Jonathan Harris decd of the County of White in the State of Tennessee ….
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C39N-5S4X?i=555&cat=261424

1857 April 11 – Overton Chisom fr J H Chisom, bk T, p 194. White County, Tennessee
… I John H Chisum have this day bargained and sold … to Overton Chisum … in consideration of 400 dollars to me in hand paid 3 several tracts of land lying in the County of White and State of Tennessee … in District No. 4 containing … 230 acres … 3 grants from the State of Tennessee to Johnathan Harris .. first for 115 acres and No. 11537 granted on the 17 day of April 1818, and the 2d grant is also from the State of Tennessee to said Harris and for 100 acres and No. 100229 granted the 17th day of May 1817, the third and last from the State of Tennessee also to said Harris … granted on the 28th day of May 1817 for 15 acres and is No. 10,076 …
Signed: John H Chisum
Wit: Peter Juna, Morning(sp?) Chisum
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C39N-5SS4?i=580&cat=261424

1858 May 1 – M Chisom fr J H Chisam, bk T, p 454. White County, Tennessee
… between J H Chisam of the one part and Mary Chisam of the other part both of the County of White and State of Tennessee … in consideration of the sum of 200? dollars … confirm … land … in the County of White and on the Waters of Caney Fork, Dist No. 4 … with Overton Chisam’s line … boundary line of the 75 acre tract … containing by estimation 20 and 3/4 acres …
Signed: J H Chisam
Wit: William Chisam, J S Bird
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C39N-5SSQ?i=712&cat=261424

1859 February 11 – William Chisam to Martin Bridges, bk F, p 276. Marshall County, Alabama
… between William Chisam and Elizabeth Chisam his wife of the first part and Martin B Bridges and William Bridges of the second part all of the County of Marshall and State of Alabama … in consideration of the sum of 1000 dollars … convey unto the said Martin B Bridges and William P Bridges … land lying and being in the County of Marshall and State of Alabama and known and described as the part C of fractional Section 6 in Township 7 of Range 3 East in the District of land subject to sale at Huntsville Alabama containing 140 acres and 75/100ths of an acres … also part of the South part D of Northeast part of fractional Section No. 6 of Township No 7 Range 3 East containing 4 acres … in the S side of the Huntsville Road which was sold by Vaughan to Chisam ….
Signed: William Chisam, Elizabeth Chisam
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3S3-ZH4K?i=238&cat=78771

1860 Jan 19 – William Chisam fr Hezekiah Tabor admr, bk CC, p 458. Madison County, Alabama
… between Hezekiah B Tabor admr of the estate of William B Tabor late of the County of Madison in the State of Alabama of the first part and William Chisam of the second part both of the County and State afsd … Hezekiah Tabor … petitioned court to sell as admr … the following tracts… Part B (west of Paint Rock River) of fractional section numbered 29 in TS 6 of Range 2 E … containing 100 acres and 25/100 of an acre … also the E half of the NW part of the same fractional section containing 40 acres and 10/100 of an acre (also lying W of Paint Rock River) … also the SW part (C) of the NE part of the same fractional section containing 57 acres and containing in the whole acording to the govt surveys 197 acres and 35/100 acres … the said William Chisam became the purchaser of the said above described tracts … sum of 651 dollars … having the highest and best and last bid …
Signed: H B Tabor, admr
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C375-336S?i=575&cat=90626

Pages for Chisholm individuals:

1742 John Chisholm b. abt 1742 of Spartanburg, SC, Rutherford, NC, and Madison Co, AL

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