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- His birthdate is listed as 1725 in many second hand trees. He purchased 800 acres of land in Lunenburg Co., Virginia in 1749 compared to our James of the area who purchased 619 acres in 1749. One had to be 21 years of age to purchase land in colonial Virginia. That means he was born before 1729 with certainty.
Adam is believed to be the cousin of our James. Our James died in 1795 in Guilford Co., NC and Adam's son James lived in Prince Edward Co, Virginia after his father passed where he was named in his 1796 will. "Adam Cahoon (Calhoon), July 25, 1749, 800 acres on the branches of the middle and Horse pen forks of Cub Creek adjoining Joeph Morton. https://wc.rootsweb. ancestry.com
The following is from a Family Member Tree on Ancestry. "Lunenburg Co. VA Deeds (taken from TLC deed abstracts and land patents) Adam received grant of 800 acres 25 July 1749 which was located on branches of Middle and Horse Pen Creeks, forks of Cub Creek in Charlotte Co. VA. Land originally Brunswick Co. " Land was adjoining Joseph Morton. Deed Book 3, pg. 134 - Dec 5, 1752 Adam Cohoon of Amelia Co. to James Luckey of Pennsylvania, for 22 pd, 400 acres on Cubb Cr. containing 400 acres and bounded by Duggins, Richardson, Thomas, Cohoon's patent line. Recorded Dec 5 1752 after Violet relinquished right of dower. Deed Book 3, pg 136 - Dec 5, 1752 Adam Cohoon of Amelia Co. to Thomas Duggins of same for 20 pds, 400 acres on Cub Cr bounded by Thomas, patent line of said Cohoon, Richardson, a new division line. Violet relinquished right of dower.
Prince Edward Co. Deeds Deed Book 1, page 8 May 11, 1754 from George Davis of P to Adam Calhoon of P for 25 pds, land on southeast branches of Buffalo River, 200 acres bounded by Thaxton, Anderson, Richey. Wit: George Walton; J. Le Neve; Charles Anderson. Violet, wife of said George, relinquished her right of dower to conveyed land. Wills: Page 151, Jan 1, 1770. Account of sale of estate of John Ritchie (husband of Jane Davis - m. 1756 in Prince Edward Co - George Davis signed as witness) Among purchasers were James Carter, JEAN RITCHIE, Samuel Baker, THOMAS CALDWELL, Daniel Carnes, John Thompson, Samuel Ritchie, William Prince, Elizabeth Baker, Alexander Ritchie, John Crockett, Robert Hannah, Charles Golihor, HUGH McLROY, Thomas Rice, John Simpson, James Ritchie, Charles Ritchie, Hugh Ritchie, John Caldwell, ADAM CALHOON (Calhoon's purchase listed as cash received for: Col Carrington, Phill Holcomb, James Cole, James Ritchie, James Carter). These are all neighbors and most of the names are Scot Irish. . . Was Jane/Jean Davis who married John Ritchie another daughter of George/Violet Davis? She moved with children to KY in 1790's and records show there was unmarried daughter named Violet.
From Thackston researcher (Lisa Cook ssticks@csra.net) who is descendant of Benjamin Thackston, "On one occasion in 1791, Adam Calhoon stated his opinion of Benjamin's business acument, declaring to Benjamin: 'You (the Plaintiff meaning) are a rogue, and keep Rogues books and I can prove it. (The defendant) meaning the books of accounts kept by the plaintiff for work he has done as a silver smith or gold smith" Benjamin responded by filing suit for defamation. After a trial, the jury ruled in favor of Benjamin and awarded him damages in the amount of 3 pounds. Calhoon appealed arguing that even if he had said the words, they were not actionable (defamatory) as a matter of law. The district court agreed and dismissed the case. (Records at Large District Court 1789-1792, p. 160)" This quote from the research of Kara Porter of SLC and sent to Lisa Cook, and forwarded on.
Will dated 24 July 1795 with codicil dated 5 Feb 1796. Presented in court Sept 19, 1796 and recorded, Will Book 3, page 58. . . . . . . . . . . . I give and dispose thereof as followeth: Item: I lend to my dear wife Vily Calhoun and MARGET Calhoun and ANN Calhoun the tract of land I now live on for the use of them as long as they live unmarried when they all three marry or depart this life, my will and desire is that my son Adam Calhoun shall have the said tract of land for him and his heirs forever. Item: I lend to my dear wife Viley Calhoun 3 negroes named Dick, Sarah and Hannah as long as she lives my widow and at either the death or marriage of my wife Vily Calhoun I give 2 of the said Negroes that I have lent to my wife Vily Calhoun named Dick and Hannah to my son Adam Calhoun them and their increase to him and his heirs forever. Item: I lend to my daughter Vily McElroy one negroe named Dot so long as she lives and at her death my will and desire is that the said Negro Dot and her increase be equally divided among my daughter VILY McELROY's children. Also, I give to my son-in-law JAMES McELROY 12 pounds in money. Item: I give to my son James Calhoun 12 pounds in money Item: I give to my daughter MARGET Calhoun 2 Negroes named Lucy and Dorcas them and their increase to be hers and her heirs forever. Also I give to my daughter Margaret one good horse and saddle and one good bed and furniture to be hers and her heirs forever. Item: I give to my daughter ANN Calhoun 2 Negroes named Joe and Dafney them and their increase to her and her heirs forever. Also, I give to my daughter Ann Calhoun one good horse and saddle and one good bed and furniture to her and her heirs forever. Item: I give to my son GEORGE CALHOUN one Negro named Zel to him and his heirs forever, also I give to my son George one bond on Joel Ashley also my will and desire is that my son George Calhoun's (bord) and studies shall be paid to Dr. Robert Smith out of my estate also my will and desire that my son George Calhoun's studies shall be paid for out of my estate at any reasonable time of studying. Item: I give to my son Adam Calhoun two negroes named Lige and Lewis them and their increase to him and his heirs forever, also I give to my son Adam Calhoun the tract of land that my son James Calhoun lived on to him and his heirs forever, also I give to my son Adam Calhoun one good bed and furniture. Item: my will and desire is at either the marriage or death of my wife Vily Calhoun my desire is that the Negro woman Sarah she and her increase be equally divided between my two daughters Margaret Calhoun and Ann Calhoun, to them their heirs forever. Item: I give to my son William Calhoun 12 pounds in money Item: my will and desire is that all my stock of every kind be divided into 2 parts and I give one part of the said stock to my wife and my two daughters Margaret and Ann Calhoun to them and their heirs forever; also I give the balance of the said stock to my son ADAM for him and his heirs forever. Item: my will and desire is that my wife Vily Calhoun and all my children may divide my books as they may think proper Item: my will and desire is that all my household and kitchen furniture be equally divided between my wife Vily Calhoun and my daughters MARGARET and ANN and ADAM Calhoun to them and their heirs forever. I appoint my son JAMES CALHOUN and my wife VILY CALHOUN and my son ADAM CALHOUN executors of this my last will and testament, revoking all other wills before made by me. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand, sealed this 24th day of July 1795. signed: Adam Calhoun Test: JOSEPH BIGGER, Dudley BARKSDALE, JAMES BIGGER
Here is the codicil or amendment he made to his will in 1796 including another son who might have been out of favor when he wrote his will in 1795. This suggests he might have other children also. Item: my will and desire is that my son William Calhoun shall have one negro girl named Polly she and her increase to him and his heirs forever. The said Negroe was . . . . . the fifth day of February 1796. Test: Joseph Bigger, Hugh Ritchie" In it, we learn that Adam bought land in Prince Edward Co. , Virginia in 1754 where he died in 1796. He had one daughter who was married named Vily McElroy with children. He lists 6 children.
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1731 - 1796 (65 years)
