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Note: ***** Documentation and descendants get a little easier with this generation of Waldrops. It still takes a vivid imagination to see the connections at times, but there are more documents and the gaps in the timelines encompass fewer years than before. One thing is certain. We don't have it all right. We have some of it right and we have recorded a lot of documents that may help us or someone down the road get it right. There are Waldrops in the Carolinas in the late 1700s and early 1800s that have been ignored. There are too many Waldrop families in GA, AL, TN, MS in the early 1800s that have no fathers. Virtually all of what we and others have done is record our opinions and suppositions based on the records we have found. That's what we share, our opinion.
We call this Michael III because we have used David Smith's fabricated Michael II to hold the Waldrop family together. We call this Michael the brother of James in Caroline Co., VA because they were both mentioned in a court document in 1744. We call this Michael's wife Sarah because in 1749 Caroline Co., VA, Michael and wife, Sarah acknowledge a deed indented to James Foster. [The Samuel Waldrop [RIN 3947] of Louisa Co., VA married Jane Foster. We wonder if there is a connection].
In 1757, a Michael Waldrop showed up on New Hope Creek in Orange Co., NC. We have no evidence that Michael in Caroline Co., VA was there after 1749. Rather than say he died, we moved him to Orange Co., NC. He may have owned as much as a thousand acres of land around New Hope Creek by 1760 if the abstracts we have are accurate. We know he received a 370 acre grant in 1761 and that Thomas Nelson was a chain carrier for the Survey of this land. [Remember James Nelson's Will in 1799 Orange Co., NC gave to his sister, Elizabeth Waldrop.]
Michael was in court several times in 1762 and 1763, first with William Kelly, then with James Bowie. In 1763, he was called Michael, Sr. indicating to us that there was a Michael, Jr. In 1766, Michael and Michael, Jr. applied for SC Land Grants. Senior applied for 150 acres on the Saluda River. Junior applied for 100 acres on the Enoree River. Grants at that time were based on the size of the family, one hundred acres for head of household, 50 acre for each additional family member. Michael, Jr. at some time before the survey revised his original request. He, like his father received 150 acres.
Both Michael Sr. and Jr. received the grants they requested. The grants were in Craven Co., SC on the north side of the Enoree River. The Enoree River is the boundary between what became Laurens and Spartanburg Co., SC. The grants were on the Spartanburg side of the river. The first grant in 1768 was bounded on the Southwest by the Enoree River, all other sides vacant. The survey of this land was for Michael Waldrop, Jun'r. The other grant, in 1771, was bounded on the west by the Enoree, east by Edward Musgrove and other sides vacant. This was Michael Senior's land.
In 1770, Michael Waldrop, "Senior" sold 150 acres to Edward Musgrove. The land description in the deed matched the grant of 1768 to "Junior". We are inclined to believe Michael, Sr. had died and it was Michael, Jr., now Sr. who sold his land to Musgrove and took up residence on the land of his father that was granted in 1771. We believe the reason for the delay was that Sr. had requested land on the Saluda originally and changed his request to the Enoree after his son's grant was received. In any event, the land bordered on the West by the Enoree River and on the East by Edward Musgrove was the property that stayed in the Waldrop family.
There are several deeds in Orange Co., NC in the late 1779-1791 time period that refer to "land granted to Michael Waldrop and sold to Hart". With this evidence, we confidently call Michael Sr. and Jr. father and son and move them from Orange Co., NC to Spartanburg Co., SC.
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1744 --- CAROLINE CO., VA. Caroline County Order Book 1740-1746, Part 2, page 55. Page 267, 13 Apr 1744. - James Waldrope acknowledges his deed of lease and release of land indented to Michael Waldrope.
1748 --- CAROLINE CO., VA. Order Book, p 131, 10 Mar 1748/9. John Hammon's deed indented to James Inge was proved by Joseph Meacham, Ambrose Hay, and Michl Waldrop
1749 --- CAROLINE CO., VA. Order Book 1746-1784. Part 2, page 30. Order book page 155, 9 Jun 1749 Michl Waldrop and Sarah, his wife, acknowledge deed indented to James Foster.
1757 --- ORANGE CO., NC. Abstract. 16 May 1757. Michael Waldrop 640 acres. Piney Mountain Creek, New Hope Creek, James Bowie.
1757 --- ORANGE CO., NC. Survey. Thomas Nelson. 8 Jun 1757. 430 acres on Enoe & Stones Creek, begin at Edward Stones corner oak on Gov Johnston's line. Chain carriers - Edward Stone, Michal Waldrup. [Copy of abstract in file.-CW]
1758 --- ORANGE CO., NC. Account of Sales of Estate of William Goss, 14 Mar 1758. Returned by Thomas Goss, admin., May Court 1758. Buyer - Michael Waldrop 0:5:8. Other buyers James Bowls; Thomas Goss; James Anderson; James Few; Thomas Brae; John Dunnagan; John Sharmor; Jacob Mason; William Comb; William Reed; Mathias Miars; William Few; John Slater; Samuel Money; John Conner; James Benton; William Nunn; William Cox; Gilbert Strayhorn; John Latlan; James Couch; Beverly Cox; Edward Stone; Mary Day.
1760 --- ORANGE CO., NC. Survey. 12 Aug 1760. No. 64 - 370 acres on waters of New Hope Creek. Michael Waldrop. Chain carriers - Thomas Nelson, John Nincho.
1761 --- ORANGE CO., NC. Survey. 5 Feb 1761. Michael Waldrope. 370 acres.
Actual Text - Copy of original in file.-CW
No. 64. Michael Waldrope 370 acres of land in Orange County on the waters of New Hope. Beginning at a red oak on a ??? Nap? running thence ??? to a white oak saplin then ??? to a white oak then So 16 ? to a sweet gum on the creek then ? 35 ? to a Red Oak then So 60 W to a Black Jack oak then ? 40 ? to a hickory then No 66 E? to a Black Jack Oak then East 93 ? to the first station. Dated 5th day of February 1761.
1761 --- ORANGE CO., NC. Patent Book 12, page 54, #486 or 2258, 5 Feb 1761. 370 acres. Grant to Mitchael Waldrope from John Earl Granville.
Actual Text - Copy of transcribed original document in file.-CW
This indenture made the fifth day of February in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty one ... between the right honorable John Earl Granville, Viscount Carteret, and Baron Carteret, of Hawnes in the County of Bedford, in the Kingdom of Great Britain, Lord President of his Majesty's Most Honorable Privy Council, and Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Carter, of the one Part; and Mitchael Waldrope of Orange County in the Province of North Carolina Planter--- of the other part. Whereas His Most Excellent Majesty King George the Second, in and by a certain indenture bearing date the Seventeenth day of September, in the eighteenth year of his Reign, and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred forty four, and made between his said Most Excellent Majesty of the one part, and the said John Earl Granville, by the name, Stile, and Title of The Right Honorable John Lord Carteret, of the other Part, DID, for the Considerations therein mentioned, Give and Grant, release, ratify, and confirm, unto the said Earl, (by the Name, Stile, and Title of John Lord Carteret, as aforesaid) and his heirs and assigns, forever, a certain District, Territory, or Parcel of land lying in the province of North-Carolina in America, and all the Sounds, creeks, havens, ports, rivers, streams, and other Royalties, Franchises, Privileges and Immunities, within the same, as they are therein set out, or described, allottd, granted and confirmed, to the said John Earl Granville, as aforesaid, for one eighth part of the Charteres granted by King Charles the Second, in the fifteenth and seventeenth years of his reign to Eight Lords Proprietors of Carolina; as by the Secretary's office of the Province of North Carolina, Reference being thereto had, will more fully appear. NOW THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH, THAT as well for and in consideration of the sum of ten shillings sterling money to the said John Earl Granville in hand paid, by the said --- Mitchael Waldrope --- at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof the said Earl doth hereby acknowledge; as also for and in consideration of the rent, covenants, Exceptions, Provisioes, and agreements, herein after mentioned, reserved and contained, and by, and on the part and behalf of the said Earl hath given, granted, bargained, sold, and confirmed, and by these presents doth give grant, bargain, sell, and confirm unto the said Mitchael Waldrope, his Heirs and assigns, forever, all that tract or parcel of vacant land situate, lying, and being in the parish of Saint Matthew -- in the county of Orange -- in the said province --- on the waters of New Hope, beginning at a red oak, on a plan or map, thence 1 10 ch. to a white oak Saplin, thence W. 15 3/4 C. H. to a white Oak, thence South 16 ch. to a Sweet Gum, on the Creek, then W 35 ch. to a red oak, then S 40 ch to a black jack oak, thence w. 40 ch. to a hickory then N 66 ch to a black jack oak, then 6.0/.3 ch to the first station--- Containing in the whole, three hundred & seventy -- acres of land; all which premises are more particularly described and set forth in the plan or map thereof hereunto annexed, together with all woods, underwoods, timber and timber-trees, water-courses, and the privilege of Hunting, Hawking, Fishing and Fowling, in and upon the premises, and all Mines and Minerals whatsoever therein be found, (excepting, and always reserving out of this present Grant unto the King's most Excellent Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, one fourth part of all the gold and silver mines to be found in and upon the premises; and also Excepting, and always reserving unto the said John Earl Granville, his heirs, and assigns, one moiety or half part of the remaining three fourths of all such gold and silver mines; to have and to hold the said tract or parcel of vacant land, and all and singular other the premises with their appurtenances, (except before excepted,) unto the said Mitchael Waldrope his heirs and assigns, forever; yielding and paying therefore yearly, and every year, unto the said John Earl Granville, his heirs or assigns, the yearly rent or sum of fourteen shillings and ten pence -- which is at the rate of three shillings sterling for every hundred acres, and so in Proportion for a less quantity, at or upon the twenty fifth day of March, and the twenty ninth day of September in every year, by even and equal portions, and to be paid at the court house of the said county of Orange -- unto the said Earl, his heirs or assigns, or to his or their lawful attorney or Receiver for the time being; the first payment thereof to be made on such of the aforementioned days of payment, as shall first happen after the date hereof. And the said Mitchael Waldrope for himself his heirs and assigns, and for either and every of them, doth hereby covenant, promise, and agree, to and with the said Earl, his heirs and assigns, and to and with either and every of them, by these presents, in manner and form following - That is to say; that Mitchael Waldrope his heirs and assigns shall and will yearly, and for every year forever, well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Earl his heirs or assigns, or unto his or their lawful attorney or receiver for the time being, on the days, and at the place aforesaid, the aforesaid yearly rent or sum of fourteen shillings ten pence by half yearly payments, as aforesaid - Provided always, and this present Grant is hereby expressly declared and agreed, by and between the said parties, to be nevertheless Upon this condition vis. That if it shall happen that the said yearly rent of fourteen shillings ten pence or any part thereof shall at any time hereafter, be behind or unpaid for the space of six months, next over or after either of the aforementioned days of payment (and no sufficient distress can be found on the premises whereon it shall be the same) that then this present Grant, and all assignments thereof, shall be utterly void and of none effect. And it shll be lawful for the said Earl, his heirs or assigns, to reenter into the said lands, and to re grant the same to any other person or persons whomsoever, as if this Grant, and such assignments, had never been made. In Witness whereof, the parties above named have to these presents interchangably set their hands and seals. Michael (M) Waldrope
Sealed and delivered in the presence of William Reed; Jas. Bowie.
1761 --- ORANGE CO., NC. Survey. Malachy Fikes dated 6 Oct 1761. Four hundred thirty eight acres in Orange Co., on Phills Creek, waters of New Hope, Beginning at MICHAEL WALDROP's corner white oak and Reed's line. Signed Mallichi Fike. Witnesses: James Watson, Enoch Lewis. Surveyed 1 Mar 1761. Chain Carriers: John Hinche, MICHAEL WALDROP, W. Churton, Surveyor. Copy of original document in file.-CW
1761 --- ORANGE CO., NC. Court Minutes. Book 1, Page 260. Aug 1761 - John Kelly vs. Waldrop Senr. & Hinchey: Case. This Day came the Plaintiff by his Attorney and the Defendant failing to Appear tis ordered that the Plaintiff have Judgment entered up for for him against the Defendant for his Damages Sustained to be Asscertained at a future Day on a Writ of Enquiry.
[Copy of abstract in file.-CW]
1762 --- ORANGE CO., NC. John Kelly vs. Michael Waldrup, Sr.
1763 --- ORANGE CO., NC. Court Minutes. Book 2, page 136. November Term 1763. Michael Waldrup vs. James Bowie. Orr. Attachment. this day came the Plaintiff by his attorney whereupon came also a Jury to wit: &c. who being elected tryed and sworn well and truly to Enquire of Damages upon their oath do say that the Defendant did assume in manner as the Plaintiff against him hath declared and do assess his damages to thirteen pounds two shillings Proclamation money Therefore tis the opinion of the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendant his damages aforesaid in form aforesaid and his Costs by him in that behalf Expended. Judgement 13:2:0, Clerk 3:1:8.
1763 --- ORANGE CO., NC. Court Minutes. Book 2, page 99. November Term 1763. Ordered that the Sheriff make sale of the Effects of James Bowie which were attached to satisfy Ralph McNair, Michael Waldrope & Thomas King and that he satisfy the said debts with the money arising from the said sale.
1766 --- SC. South Carolina Governor's Journal, Vol. 32, page 810, 8 Aug 1766. Petitions for warrants and Surveys.
Actual Text - [Copy of original document in file.-CW]
"The folloiwng Petitions for warrants and Survey to this land. Warrants and Certifying Platts were presented and filed VIZ:
George Crawford - 200 acres, James's Creek Broad and Saluda Rivers
James Fenwick - 250 acres, James's Creek Broad and Saluda Rivers
Jacob Earnest - 150 acres, James's Creek Broad and Saluda Rivers
Isaac Hendrick - 200 acres, James's Creek Broad and Saluda Rivers
Wm. Hendrick - 50 acres, James's Creek Broad and Saluda Rivers
MICHAEL WALDROP - 150 acres, James's Creek Broad and Saluda Rivers
MICHAEL WALDROP Jnr - 100 acres, Enoree River
Benjamin Wafford - 200 acres, Waters Tyger River
Wm. Cox - 400 acres, on Enoree River
Thomas Cox - 200 acres, Fork Long Cane Creek Tyger River
John Dannoer - 400 acres, Waters of Edisto
John Green - 200 acres, branch Long Cane Creek between George Douglas and Alead Nesbit
John Stevenson - 200 acres, on Cane and Camp Creek Joining his own land
John McDavid - 250 acres, Waters of Broad River
James Alston - 150 acres, Waters of Savannah
James Carruth - 150 acres, Waters of Savannah
John Cunningham - 250 acres, Waters of Broad River
John Davis - 150 acres, Waters of Stephens Creek
Richard North 200 acres Waters of Little River
According to Petitions for Land from South Carolina Council Journals, Vol. VI by Brent Holcomb, the above is shown under the 6 August 1766 meeting; Michael Waldrop 150 acres In Craven Co. is shown under the 2 Dec 1767 meeting: Michael Waldrope is shown under the 5 Sep 1770 meeting; James Waldrope, 500 acres and Luke Waldrope, 100 acres is shown under the 5 Jun 1771 meeting; James Waldrope, 100 acres is shown under the 3 Dec 1771 meeting; and Luke Waldrope, 100 acres in Cravens Co. is shown under the 8 Jul 1774 meeting.
1766 --- CRAVEN CO., SC. Survey. Michael Waldrop, 150 acres on Enoree River. 13 Aug 1766.
Actual Text - Copy of original document in file.-CW
South Carolina. Pursuant to a precept from John Troup Esq. D.J.G. bearing date of 5 day of Aug't 1766, I have admeasured and laid out unto Michael Waldripe a plantation or tract of land containing one hundred and fifty acres, on Enoree River, lying and being in Craven County. Bounding West part on Enoree River, and E. part on land laid out to Edward Musgrove and part on vacant, and on all other sides by vacant land. And hath such shape form and marks as is preresented by the above plat. Certified this 13th August 1766. Jo. Curry, DS. ??? on ?? 6 Feb'y 1771. [The 1771 date is the date of the Grant.-CW]
1771 --- CRAVEN CO., SC. South Carolina Colonial Land Grant. Dated 1771 on the Enoree River for 150 acres for Michael Waldrop:
Signed William L.M.S. Bull and Lt. Governor Council, John Woodin, Pro. CC. [Craven Co. became Laurens Co., SC.]
Actual Text - Copy of original document in file.-CW
South Carolina. George the Third by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith and so forth, To all to whom these Presents shall come, Greeting: Know Ye, that We, of our special Grace, certain Knowledge, and mere
Motion, have given and granted and by these presents, for Us, our Heirs and Successors, Do Give and Grant, unto, Michael Waldrope His Heirs and Assigns, a Plantation or tract of Land containing One Hundred and fifty acres in Craven County Bounding Westward part on Enoree river, East part on Land laid out to Edward Musgrove and part vacant all other sides on vacant land and hath such Shape, Form and Marks, as appear by a Plat thereof, hereunto annexed: Together with all Woods, Underwoods timber,
timber-trees, lakes, ponds, fishings, waters, water-courses, profits, commodities, appurtenances and hereditaments, Whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining: Together with Privilege of hunting, hawking, fowling in and upon the same, and all mines and minerals whatsover; saving and reserving, nevertheless, to us our heirs and successours, all white Pine-Trees, if any there should be found growing thereon; and also saving and reserving, nevertheless, to us, our heirs and successours, one tenth part of mines of gold and silver only; To have and to hold, the said tract of One Hundred fifty acres of land, and all and singular other the premises hereby granted unto the said Michael Waldrope His heirs and assigns for ever, in free and common soccage. The said Michael Waldrope his heirs and assigns yielding and paying therefore, unto us, our heirs and Successours, or to our Receiver General for the time being, or to his Deputy or Deputies for the time being, yearly, that is to say, on the twenty-fifth day of March, in every year, at the rate of three shillings sterling or four shillings proclamation money, for every hundred acres and so in proportion, according to the number of acres, contained herein; the same to commence at the expiration of two years from the date hereof. Provided always, and his present Grant is upon condition, nevertheless, that the said Michael Waldrope his heirs or assigns, shall and do yearly, and every year, after the date of these presents, clear and cultivate at the rate of three acres for every hundred acres of land, and so in proportion, according to the number of acres herein contained; And Also shall and do enter a minute or docket of these our letters patent, in the office of our Auditior General for the time being, in our said Province, within six months from the date hereof: And upon condition, that if the said rent hereby reserved shall happen to be in arrear and unpaid for the space of three years, from the time it shall become due, and no distress can be found on the said lands, tenements and hereditaments hereby granted; or if the said Michael Waldrope his heirs or assigns, shall neglect to clear and cultivate yearly, and every year, at the rate of three acres for every hundred acres of land, and so in proportion, according to the number of acres, herein contained; or if a minute or docket of these our letters patent, shall not be entered in the office of our Auditor-General for the time being, in our said Province within six Months from the date hereof, that then and in any of these cases, this present Grant shall cease, determine, and be utterly void, and the said lands, tenements, and hereditaments hereby granted, and every part and parcel thereof shall revert to us, our heirs and successours, as fully and absolutely, as if the same had never been granted. Given under the Great Seal of our said Province. Witness The Honorable Wm. Bull Esq. Lieut. Governour and Commander in Chief in and over Our said Province of South Carolina this 22nd Day February Anno Dom. 1771 in the Eleventh Year of Our Reign Williamm (L.M.S.) Bull
Signed by His Honour the Lieut. Governour in Council John Woodin_____? And hath thereunto a Plat thereof annexed, representing the same, certified by ____________? Surveyor General Cut off in copy.
1771 --- CRAVEN CO., SC. Memorial. Michael Waldrope. 150 acres on Enoree River. [See RIN 21253, Interesting Notes, for explanation of Memorial.-CW]
Actual Text - Copy of original document in file.-CW
A Memorial exhibited by Michael Waldrope to be regist'd in Aud'r office ?? of a plantation or tract of land containing one hundred and fifty acres, situate in Cravens County: Bounding West part on Enoree River, E. part on lands laid out to Edward Musgrove S part vacant, all other sides on vacant lands. Survey certified the 6th of February 1771 & granted the 22nd day of February 1771 to the Memorialist at the ?? rents of 3/ sterling or 4/ Proc Money for 100 acres, to commence two years from the date. In witness whereof he hath hereunto set his hand the 8th day of April 1771. Jos. Curry, D.S. Michael (his W mark) Waldrope. [There is a "Memorial" referenced in Jan Dawson's notes that appears to be a refiling of the 1768 land grant rather than another grant-CW].
1770 --- CRAVEN CO., SC. 3 Sep 1770. Michael Wardrobe sold 150 acres to Edward Musgrove for 10 shillings. We believe this was the land Michael, Jr. was granted. [See RIN 299 for full text.] We were unable to find this deed in the SC Archives.
1779 --- ORANGE CO., NC. Abstract of Deed Book 2, page 44, 21 May 1779. John Hart of Orange, planter, to Samuel Hart of same, blacksmith, one hundred pounds, 75 acres, beginning at a red oak on David Reanys, west along said line to a croner post, North to a black jack on William Nun's line, East to first station, part of tract granted to Michael Waldrop by deed from Granville dated 1 Feb 1761; signed John Hart; witness, none. Acknowledged May Term 1779.
1779 --- ORANGE CO., NC. Abstract of Deed Book 2, page 48, 24 May 1779. Charles Johnston and David Craige of Orange, testator, to John Hart of same, sixty pounds, two hundred acres, begin at a red oak, South 40 chains to a black jack, West 40 chains to a hickory, North to a corner post in David Rainy's line, East to first station, part of a tract from Granville to Michael Waldrop 1 Feb 1761, transferred to Charles Johnston and David Craige by way of a mortgage by John Hart; signed: Charly Johnston, David Craige; witness W. McCauley, Wm (x) Logan; proved by William McCauley, May Term, 1779. [Copy of original document in file.-CW]
1779 --- ORANGE CO., NC. Abstract of Orange County (NC) State Land Grants. No. 537. 49:51, entered 4 Aug 1779, isshed 25 Oct 1782, entry 789, Samuel Hart, entered for 186 acres, issued for 122 acres. Beginning at a Black Jack runing thence North Twenty Chains to a stake then East forty eight and half ch to a post oak, then south three chains to a white oak the east 15 ch to west then south seventten chains to a W then south seventeen chains to a stake then West sixty three and half to the first station. Surveyed ye 23 Feb 1780 by Thomas Mulhollan, Thos Taylor CS; Jno Ruff & Jno Copley SCC. Adjoining the North of tract of deeded land he purchased of Michale Waldrope.
1787 --- ORANGE CO., NC. Abstract of Deed Book 3, page 41, 6 Jan 1787. Samuel Hart of Orange, planter, to John Hart of same, wagon maker, forty pounds, 25 acres, begin at a red oak on David Rainey's line, West along Rainey's line 93 chains to a stake, North 40 chains to a black jack on Nunn's line, East to first station, part of a tract from Granville to Michael Waldrop, Waldrop to John Hart Senr., John Hart to Samuel Hart; signed: Samuel Hart, Susannah (S) Hart; witness, John Hart, Senr., Joseph Hart; proved by John Hart, Senr. August Term 1787. comd. by A. Mickles PR. [Notes says no copy of this deed survives among originals from Granville Land Office.]
1791 --- ORANGE CO., NC. Abstract of Deed Book 4, page 405, 14 Apr 1790. John Hart of Orange to Thomas Couch of same, one hundred and fifty pounds, 200 acres, begin at a red oak, South 40 chains to a black jack, West 40 chains to a hickory, North to a post on David Reany's line, East to first station, Granville to Michael Waldrop 1 Feb 1761, to Charles Johnston & David Craig by way of mortgage by John Hart; signed: John Hart; witness: Joseph (x) White, David (x) Houke; proved February 1791 Term by Joseph White. [Notes says see Granville Deeds & Surveys 486 dated 5 Feb 1761.]
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Sarah is the only documented wife of Michael III.
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Walter Freeman says this Michael died in Spartanburg Co., SC. We agree.
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