| Home Surname List Name Index Sources | Ruth Bilbrey1 was born in May 1888 in Overton County, Tennessee. She died WFT Est. 1904-1982 in Tennessee. Parents: Landon Lafayette Bilbrey and Susannah Jane Copeland. Spouse: Ervin Hammons. Ruth Bilbrey and Ervin Hammons were married WFT Est. 1902-1935. Children were: Genrty Hammons, Owen Hammons, L.B. Hammons. Spouse: James L. McCulley. Ruth Bilbrey and James L. McCulley were married WFT Est. 1904-1909. Children were: Mattie McCulley. Sadie Bilbrey2 was born on 1 October 1896 in Tennessee. She died on 30 July 1976 at the age of 79. !BIRTH-DEATH: History of Overton County, Tennessee. Parents: William Caleb Bilbrey and Cora Roberts. Spouse: A. Cortis Creacy. Sadie Lee Bilbrey11 was born on 1 December 1899. She died on 14 September 1979 at the age of 79 in Meadow, Terry, Texas. Spouse: Robert Lee Pendergrass. Sadie Lee Bilbrey and Robert Lee Pendergrass were married on 17 December 1917. Children were: Robert Aaron Pendergrass, Robert Charles Pendergrass. Sammie Bilbrey (private). Parents: Roy Lee Bilbrey and Ann H. Bilbrey. Samuel Decatur "Sammie" Bilbrey1 was born on 10 August 1882 in Overton County, Tennessee. He died on 3 December 1967 at the age of 85 in Overton County, Tennessee. Parents: Carroll J. Bilbrey and Harriet Ellen Bilbrey. Spouse: Sally Ethel Livingston. Sally Ethel Livingston and Samuel Decatur "Sammie" Bilbrey were married on 2 April 1907 in Tennessee. Children were: Emmet Bradford Bilbrey, Cleo Myrtle Bilbrey, Georgia Alice Bilbrey, Clara Ethyl Bilbrey, Roy Lee Bilbrey, Arlin Bilbrey, Emmitt Bilbrey, Frank Wilburn Bilbrey, Orman Milton Bilbrey, Althea Odell Bilbrey, Orlen Thurman Bilbrey, Infant Bilbrey. Sarah Bilbrey (private). Parents: James BILBREY and Margaret Kelly. Spouse: Joel (Josiah) Copeland. Children were: Josiah "Josar" Copeland, Richard Copeland, William Copeland, James R. Copeland, Alvina Copeland. Sarah Bilbrey1 was born in 1880 in Overton County, Tennessee. She died in 1883 at the age of 3 in Overton County, Tennessee. Parents: Carroll J. Bilbrey and Harriet Ellen Bilbrey. Sarah "Polly" Bilbrey1 was born about 1802 in Chatham Co., NC. She died WFT Est. 1807-1902. Parents: Lawrence Bilbrey and Alvina Copeland. Sarah Arissa Bilbrey254 was born on 5 March 1873. She died in 1962 at the age of 89. Parents: Chamberlain Bilbrey and Adeline Jane Robbins. Spouse: Leo Sells. Children were: May Sells, Pauline Sells, Luvenia Sells. Sarah B. Bilbrey2 was born about 1862 in Overton County, Tennessee. !BIRTH: 1870 Census of Overton County, Tennessee Parents: Francis Marion Bilbrey and Mary Catherine Eldridge. Spouse: Joseph E. Bilbrey. Sarah E. Bilbrey17 was born in 1854 in Overton County, Tennessee. Parents: Russell Bilbrey and Nancy Copeland. Sarah Emma Bilbrey1 was born on 13 October 1863 in Overton County, Tennessee. She was born on 13 October 1863. She died on 4 January 1893 at the age of 29. Sarah was buried in William Bilbrey Cemetery, Overton, Tennessee. Parents: Alexander P. Bilbrey and Mary Melvina Matthews. Selena Bilbrey (private). Parents: Chamberlain Bilbrey and Adeline Jane Robbins. Selina F. Bilbrey2 was born about 1834 in Overton County, Tennessee. Parents: William Bilbrey and Sarah Ann West. Spouse: Reeves. Serenna Bilbrey (private). Parents: Carroll J. Bilbrey and Harriet Ellen Bilbrey. Spouse: Christopher Columbus France. Shird Bilbrey1 was born WFT Est. 1881-1910. He died WFT Est. 1887-1989. Parents: Orville A. Bilbrey and Elizabeth Brown. Shirley B. Bilbrey1 was born on 10 June 1889 in Overton County, Tennessee. He died in February 1965 at the age of 75 in Tennessee. Parents: John Porter Bilbrey and Martelia L. Deck. Spouse: Eula A. Lee. Eula A. Lee and Shirley B. Bilbrey were married on 23 August 1908 in Tennessee. Sinclair Bilbrey17 was born about 1822 in Overton County, Tennessee. 1850 Overton County Census TN 28 768 769 Bilbery Sinclair 26 M Farmer 400 Tenn. X Spouse: Martha Hartsaw. Stokely Rhion Bilbrey (private). Parents: William Bilbrey and Sarah Ann West. Susan Alice Bilbrey1 was born on 1 May 1904 in Overton County, Tennessee. She died on 29 June 1980 at the age of 76 in Tennessee. Parents: Landon Lafayette Bilbrey and Sarah Caroline Copeland. Spouse: Claude Webb. Susan Alice Bilbrey and Claude Webb were married WFT Est. 1918-1950. Susan Selina Bilbrey2 was born about 1864 in Overton County, Tennessee. She was buried in Munday, Texas. !BIRTH: 1870 Census of Overton County, Tennessee Parents: Francis Marion Bilbrey and Mary Catherine Eldridge. Spouse: Thomas Franklin Peek. Tela Etta Bilbrey254 was born on 10 April 1885. She died on 12 October 1965 at the age of 80. Parents: Chamberlain Bilbrey and Adeline Jane Robbins. Children were: Porter Bilbrey. Spouse: George McDonald. Children were: Dowell Cleson McDonald. Tennessee A. Bilbrey1 was born on 17 February 1844 in Overton County, Tennessee. She died on 7 March 1916 at the age of 72 in Overton County, Tennessee.258 The Golden Age March 20, 1916 Gone to her Reward Miss Tennie (Tennessee) BILBREY, daughter of the late Alex Bilbrey, departed this life on last Tuesday evening March 7, 1916. Aunt Tennie, as she was always called, was sick only a few days but had always been in feeble health from early girlhood. She had lived to the ripe old age of seventy-two years and nineteen days. At the time of her death she was at the home of her sister, Mrs. A.A. QUALLS, where she had been since Dec. 24, 1915. She professed faith in Christ in early life and joined the M.E. Church, South, and lived a devoted Christian life until God saw fit in his wisdom to call her to the great beyond. She often talked of dying and prayed that the last would be quick and easy which it was. No one realized that the end was near. Her remains were placed in the old Bilbrey graveyard beside her father and mother near the home of her brother, J.P. BILBREY. Funeral services were conducted by Brother Troy CANTRELL in the presence of a large crowd. She leaves five brothers and two sisters to mourn her loss. Written by a niece. (*Note: Reported on the same page is the report that a nephew, K.L. BILBREY from Cookeville, attended the funeral.) She was buried in William Bilbrey Cemetery, Overton, Tennessee. Parents: Alexander P. Bilbrey and Mary Melvina Matthews. Terry Hudson Bilbrey (private). Parents: William Caleb Bilbrey and Electa Maxfield. Spouse: Sally Amonette. Spouse: Lena Pritchard Means. Thomas Bilbrey1 was born in 1843. He was born in Chatham Co., NC. He died WFT Est. 1809-1882 in Tennessee. Parents: Lawrence Bilbrey and Prudence Gore. Parents: Lawrence Bilbrey and Alvina Copeland. Thomas BILBREY1,17 was born in 1739 in Chatham, N.C.. He died in January 1788 at the age of 49 in Chatham Co., NC. Muster Roll of Captain Isaiah Hogans Company, Sept. 19, 1772 (North Carolina Militia) lists: Bilberry, Thomas (from: 'Colonial Soldiers Of The South, 1732-1774') 1763, Brunswick Co., VA, deed to Thomas Bilberry for 130 acres homas Bilberry--Va., N.C.--1762-1790 Author: Richard Bilbrey Date: 24 Jun 1999 10:32 AM Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse THOMAS BILBERRY The first record I have found of Thomas Bilberry was in the Brunswick Co. Va. Court Order books in 1762. He was the plantiff against Nancy or Anne Blanks. The case was continued twice in 1762, and the third time she never appeared in court in 1763, there was an attachment awarded against her estate. The next record I have is him purchasing 160 acres, more or less ,in the Parish of St. Andrews, in the County of Brunswick, Virginia, from William Woodley on March 27, 1763, for the sum of 25 pounds. Next is 16 February, 1769, when Thomas Bilberry, Planter of the County of Brunswick Co. Virginia, sold 150 acres, more or less, to Hannah Hill for the sum of forty pounds. Now is this the same Thomas Bilberry that is the Father of Isham, Lawrence, and Johnnie? He sold his propery in 1769 and there's no other record of him in Brunswick Co. Va. James Bilberry sold the last of his property in Brunswick Co. Va., also in 1769. James moved in with Nathaniel Bilberry in Edgecombe Co. N. C. The next record of Thomas is in Chatham Co. N.C. There has been on many Web Sites the information that Isham was born in W. Orange, N. C. (WHERE IS W. ORANGE,N.C.?) I can find no record of Thomas being in Orange Co. N.C Below is the earliest record, I found of Thomas Bilberry in North Carolina. He was in the Chatham County Militia in 1772. But, there's something people don't realize. It was a Loyal British Militia. There's nothing wrong with that. We weren't at War. Later, he joined the revolutionary Army. There are, also, on many Web Sites the information that Thomas was at the Battle of Kings Mountain, and, also, at the Battle of Almance. The next time you're told that, ask for proof. I'll gladly pay anyone that can furnish a document with Thomas's name at either place. CHATHAM COUNTY MILITIA 1772 CAPT. ISAIAH HOGAN'S COMPANY THOMAS BILBERRY
BILBORY (BILBROW), MARGARET, inventory taken by John Batts, exr., March 19, 1787, April Ct. 1787. Account of sale by the exr. held the same day. Sarah Bilbory was a buyer. Mentioned cash in the hands of Thos. Bilbory, decd, Jan. Ct. 1788. Account current with the exr., Aug. Ct. 1788. Do you see after his name, it says decd? I thought that was a misprint, but every record I found said the same thing. He was alive during the April Ct.,1787, but deceased when the Jan. Ct., 1788 convened. I have a copy of the original estate sale held by John Batts, executor. I, also, have a copy of the deed, where Thomas Bilbory bought a certain tract or parcel of land from James Scurlock on 28 July 1788 in Chatham Co. N. C. for the sum of 50 pounds. Ask yourself this, where was he from 1769 till 1788. There's no record of him going to Edgecombe Co. with James. Which son was living in Chatham Co. that he could have moved in with? I don't believe Thomas, senior, ever bought any property. The book by Charles Eldridge is not the Bible of Genealogy. If you want facts, YOU have to uncover them. Sitting at a computer, copying information from web sites, does not make you a researcher. There's so much erroneous information being passed around, that you can just about find anything you want. FIRST CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES HILLSBOROUGH DISTRICT CHATHAM COUNTY, N.C. BILBARY, THO'--1 free white male of 16 years and up, including head of household 1 free white male under 16 2 free white females, including head of household I believe this is the son of Thomas, and any records after 1788 are the records of this man. FIRST CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES, 1790 HILLSBOROUGH DISTRICT CHATHAM COUNTY, N.C.
First Federal Census, 1790 Chatham County, N.C. Isham Bilbary,is listed as having 1 male 16 years or older, including head of family, and 2 free white females, including head of family STATE RECORDS FIRST FEDERAL CENSUS, 1790 CHATHAM COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA JOHN BILBARY- 1 free white male of 16 years and up, including head of household 1 free white male under 16 4 free white females, including head of household CHATHAM COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 1800 JOHN BELBRAY- 4 free white males under 10 years of age 1 free white male over 16 and under 45 1 free white female over 10 and under 16 1 free white female over 26 and under 45 Notice that during the 10 years, John married off 3 daughters and had 3 sons? CHATHAM CO. ESTATE RECORDS 1782-1799 VOL.2 Pg. 52b Vol. 2--Contract to build mill--Thomas Bilberry and Chas. Goldston, 17 Nov. 1792.
Pg. 112- August 1791- The following jurors summoned to Lay of a New Road from Pattersons foard on Haw River to the Town of Pittsb'o, to wit, Joseph Stewart, John Petty, Richard Riddle, James Brumblow, Richard Straughan J'r, Richard Straughan Sen'r, Hosea Straughan, Steph Straughan, Robert Sellars, James Bullard, Wm. Riddle, James Patterson, Isham Bilberry, Tho's Bilberry, Spencer Stewart, Henry Bishop, Rich'd Bishop, Benj'n Charles Goldston. These are the only N.C. records of Thomas I could find. I've searched Libraries and Courthouses all over N.C. and Va. I've never been able to locate a Land Grant or Deed for Thomas in N.C., except for the one in 1788. Would you like to hear my theories on John and Isham? I'm not bashful, just ask. Richard Bilbrey Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse Parents: James BILBREY and Mary . Spouse: Sally Or Patsey Smith. Sally Or Patsey Smith and Thomas BILBREY were married in 1764 in W.Orange, N.Carolina. Children were: Isham Bilbrey, Johnnie BILBERY, Lawrence Bilbrey. Thomas BILBREY17 was born in 1796 in North Carolina, United States. 1850 Overton County TN Census 15 494 495 Billbrey Thomas 55 M Farmer 600 NC 16 494 495 Billbrey Hannah 58 F NC 17 494 495 Billbrey Cinty 18 F Tenn 18 494 495 Billbrey Isom 14 M Tenn X Parents: Isham Bilbrey and Ruth SELLERS. Spouse: Hannah COPELAND. Vella Bilbrey (private). Parents: Joseph Morgan Carroll Bilbrey and Lenora B. Qualls. Spouse: Josiah Bowman. Wiley Langford Bilbrey17 was born in 1838 in Overton County, Tennessee. He died in 1874 at the age of 36 in Jackson, Tennessee. Parents: James Bilbrey and Clara "Clarcy" BILBERY. Spouse: Celia . Celia and Wiley Langford Bilbrey were married about 1859. William Bilbrey1,2 was born on 3 November 1790 in Chatham Co., NC. He was buried in March 1868 in Polk-Bilbrey Cemetery, Overton Co., Tennessee. He died on 16 March 1868 at the age of 77 in Overton County, Tennessee. BIRTH-DEATH: P. Bilbrey Cemetery records, Overton County, Tennessee 1850 Overton County TN Census 14 517 518 Billbrey William 60 M Farmer 500 NC Parents: Lawrence Bilbrey and Alvina Copeland. Spouse: Sarah Ann West. Children were: George West Bilbrey, Stokely Rhion Bilbrey, John Calvin Bilbrey, Alexander P. Bilbrey, Francis Marion Bilbrey, Emily C. Bilbrey, Eliza Jane Bilbrey, Selina F. Bilbrey, Celia D. Bilbrey, Martin Van Buren Bilbrey, Felix Grundy Bilbrey, Alvin Cullom Bilbrey. William BILBREY17 was born on 27 September 1794 in North Carolina, United States. He died on 8 August 1876 at the age of 81 in Overton County, Tennessee. He was buried in Roaring River Cm, Overton, Tennessee. Parents: Isham Bilbrey and Ruth SELLERS. Spouse: Patsy TOWNSEND. Children were: John BILBREY, Isham Hansford BILBREY. William Caleb Bilbrey2 was born on 3 November 1865 in Overton County, Tennessee. He died on 18 April 1942 at the age of 76. !BIRTH-DEATH: History of Overton County, Tennessee. Parents: Martin Van Buren Bilbrey and Paulina Jane Cooper. Spouse: Cora Roberts. Children were: Grace Bilbrey, Sadie Bilbrey, Hershel Robert Bilbrey, Horace Martin Bilbrey. Spouse: Electa Maxfield. Children were: Kathleen Bilbrey, Etheleen Bilbrey, Lois Bilbrey, William Caleb Bilbrey, Geneva Bilbrey, Terry Hudson Bilbrey. William Caleb Bilbrey2 was born on 5 August 1917 in Tennessee. He died on 7 April 1987 at the age of 69. !BIRTH-DEATH: History of Overton County, Tennessee. Parents: William Caleb Bilbrey and Electa Maxfield. Spouse: Myrtle Watkins. Children were: Glenda Bilbrey. Spouse: Edwina Teeples. William Isaac Bilbrey17 was born about 1871 in TX. Parents: Livingston S. Bilbrey and Martha E. . William Mark Bilbrey1 was born on 10 October 1868. He died on 7 October 1928 at the age of 59. Spouse: Martelia E. Bilbrey. Martelia E. Bilbrey and William Mark Bilbrey were married on 10 December 1890 in Tennessee. William Preston Bilbrey17 was born on 28 March 1829 in Overton County, Tennessee. He died on 15 October 1903 at the age of 74 in Overton County, Tennessee. Parents: James Bilbrey and Clara "Clarcy" BILBERY. Spouse: Frances Melissa Harris. Frances Melissa Harris and William Preston Bilbrey were married about 1850 in Overton County, Tennessee. Willis Bilbrey1 was born in 1904 in Tennessee. He died in 1985 at the age of 81 in Michigan. Parents: Joseph Morgan Carroll Bilbrey and Lenora B. Qualls. Winnie Jackson BILBREY17 was born on 5 December 1864 in in Tennessee. Parents: James R. BILBREY and Elizabeth France. Spouse: Alvin Roswell Hancock. Winnie Jackson BILBREY and Alvin Roswell Hancock were married about 1895 in Of Tennessee. Children were: Sidney Leon Hancock SR.. Young BILBREY17 was born on 21 May 1801 in Chatham, NC. He died on 13 June 1873 at the age of 72 in Mclean, NC. went to Ill. with Mcclean Co. 1827. Parents: Isham Bilbrey and Ruth SELLERS. Spouse: Amanda Patrick. Amanda Patrick and Young BILBREY were married on 12 August 1828 in North Carolina, United States. Carol Billings (private). Parents: Paul Billings and Joan Bennett. David Billings (private). Parents: Paul Billings and Joan Bennett. Nancy Billings (private). Parents: Paul Billings and Joan Bennett. Paul Billings (private). Spouse: Joan Bennett. Children were: Nancy Billings, Carol Billings, Roger Billings, David Billings. Roger Billings (private). Parents: Paul Billings and Joan Bennett. Robert Billingsley (private). Spouse: Julia Burttram Twin. Guinn BILLUPS (private). Spouse: Frances Jane BOURNE. Josephine Joan BINDAS (private). Spouse: Robert Alfred WRIGHT. Children were: William Alfred WRIGHT, Mary Joanne WRIGHT, Ada Christina WRIGHT, Myra Kathleen WRIGHT, Robert Anthony WRIGHT, John David WRIGHT, Joseph Michael WRIGHT. Josephine BINFORD (private). Spouse: Grover C. GRIMES. Children were: Dortha Helen GRIMES. Amy Paige Bingaman (private). Parents: Russell Monroe Bingaman and Helen Mae James. Spouse: Wayne P Bollman. Children were: Scott David Bollman, Justin David Bollman, Patrick Scott Bollman. Spouse: Scott David Rutherford. Children were: Justin David Rutherford, Patrick Scott Rutherford. Andy Leigh Bingaman (private). Parents: Barton James Bingaman and Kim Christine Dutlinger. |