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Note: Birth date 23 Feb 1782 NC is from Ancestry.com I am Mona Herrin and I am a Robert McEwen desc. About a year ago,
another cousin produced a book on the McEwens addressing primarily his
line, but also including a few side lines. This is what I have written on the
other info part of James Hill McEwen:
From: Jim Holman <jmholman@mindspring.com>
To: "Mona Herrin" <mherrin@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: McEwens
Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2000 10:32:26 -0600
Mona, sorry about not getting back to you sooner. The information I
have on James Hill McEwen comes from a photostat copy of Alexander
McEwen's Family Group Sheet. This was put together by Barbara
Sudduth Lyle. She has been involved in genealogy for a number of years
and cites her source as J. E. McEwen. This is either Sr. or Jr. with Sr.
being the great grandson of James Hill. J. E., Sr. died in 1940 and J. E.,
Jr. was born in 1912 and may be dead, probably is. As far as addresses
on this family I can only look in the McEwen Book and go up the line
looking at places of birth, by the way J. E. stands for Jessie Elton. I also
have a transcribed copy of a Family Group Sheet on James Hill McEwen
given to me by Frances Nail.
We probably got Thomas's date wrong. I am looking at the abstract of the
will of Thomas McQuown. His statement starts out dated 25 March 1781.
Down at the bottom by the names of the witnesses the date is July 1781.
I will blame the proofreaders on that one.
Information for Alexander came again from his Family Group Sheet by
Barbara Sudduth. I thought I had something else but all these piles of paper
tend to merge and I will have to look some more.
As for the beginning we are not sure that John and John, Jr. even belong.
We put our escape clause on the title page. We have had a James McEwen
with sons Hugh and Thomas (us) at the top. If we are through James then
Hugh will carry the family down to Stonewall Jackson. Really, I consider
it bait, hoping someone will come along and say it is right or say it is wrong
and show me why.
Right now I am changing my major focus to my Holman ancestors but still
dabble with the McEwen side. Keep in touch and let me know if you think
I can help.
Jim
I had asked Jim about some of the sources for the inof that he had in his
book. In looking at my stuff, I think that Robert T. was brother to my
ancestress Nancy Caroline McEwen. Nancy is my gggreat grandmother,
I think that is enough greats! I also personally researched this in the books
that we have at the Library in Birmingham, Al. I don't have any original
documents, but there is quite a lot of info in the different books dealing
with Ga and NC at the Library. MY aunt met with Jim and helped with
the research also. I don't have everything ahand as I haven't done anything
on the McEwens for a couple of years. Tell me how I can help you and I
will be glad to. Mona mailto:morgnlvr@bellsouth.net
____________________
Georgia Pioneers vol5
Author: M.H. Carter
Call Number: F285.G46x vol.5
This book contains a genealogical magazine about Georgia pioneers.
Bibliographic Information: Carter, M.H. Georgia Pioneers vol. 5.
Privately Published. Georgia. 1968.
JACKSON COUNTY, GEORGIA - Early Wills - Will Book "A"
Continued from August 1968 Issue.
From files of Mr. John E. Ladson, Jr.,
P. O. Box 584, Vidalia, Georgia 30474.
Mr. Ladson will accept a limited number
of research assignments, specializing in
research for membership in Colonial Dames;
DAR; SAR, and other patriotic organizations.
Page 104
WEATHERFORD, Charles p. 52 s/ Mar 18, 1814 p/ Nov 7, 1814
"Feeble in body," Wife, Charity, children: Archibald Weatherford;
Rhoda Armstrong; Patsy Carr; Betsey Hooks, and Susey Hare.
Exr: Soloman Townsend.
Test: James H. McEwen; Martha McEwen; Bartlett Walker
James H. McEwan: 200010201000-1
2 males under 10
1 male of 26-45
2 female of 10-16
1 female of 26-45
1 person engaged in agriculture
If this census is correct, then there were females in the household who are
not identified as James' daughters in any of the information that we have
obtained. There should be at least one daughter listed under 10.
__________________________
Gwinnett County, GA 1820 Federal Census
PG# LN# LAST NAME FIRST NAME
276 11 McEwan James H.
In this Census there are two males under ten years old and one male between
the ages of 26 and to 45 years old. There are two females under ten years old
and one female between the ages of 16 and and twenty six. James' last name is
misspelt. He was living near his brother Robert.
More About James Hill McEwen:
Burial: Causey Chapel, Cobb Co., GA
Fact 1: He was to have gone to TN.
More About Martha Ann Snead:
Burial: Causey Chapel, Cobb Co., GA
Fact 1: She died Cobb Co., Ga or Randolph Co., GA.
Children of James McEwen and Martha Snead are:
+ 2 i. Alexander D.5 McEwen, born 5 Jun 1812 in Oglethorpe Co., GA; died 26 Dec 1889 in Douglas Co., GA.
3 ii. Elizabeth Louisa McEwen, born 10 Jan 1816 in ?; died Unknown in ?.
+ 4 iii. John M. McEwen, born 5 Feb 1817 in GA; died Unknown in ?.
+ 5 iv. Nancy Caroline McEwen, born 17 Jul 1820 in GA; died 2 May 1896 in GA.
+ 6 v. Robert T. McEwen, born 22 May 1822 in ?; died Unknown in ?.
7 vi. Sarah Ann McEwen, born 19 Jun 1825 in ?; died Unknown in ?.
8 vii. Martha Elizabeth McEwen, born 15 Jun 1827 in Monroe Co., GA; died 19 Oct 1908 in Seneca, Lake, FL. She married Eli Cooper 5 Jan 1846 in Randolph Co., GA; born 31 Aug 1825 in Montgomery Co., AL; died 18 Feb 1900 in Altoona, Lake, FL.
9 viii. James McEwen, born 5 May 1829 in ?; died Unknown in ?.
John M., Robert, Martha, and Emily lived in the Paisley/Umatilla, Florida area during the mid to late 1800's, according to Frank R. Owen in Winston-Salem North Carolina.
Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Randolph, Alabama
I have not found James Hill McEwen in any census for the year 1850.
The death date and interment that Jim Holman has in his book is different that what I have from other information. His date is 26 May 1844 in Randolph Co., Ga. and his interment is in Randolph Co., Ga. I have come to believe that this is probably correct.
Oct 4, 2002: Copy of Will located in Family Folders, Booklet labeled MCEWEN FAMILIES COBB, DOUGLAS, OGLETHORPE, AND RANDOLPH COUNTIES OF GEORGIA, C. W. Wallace, 11-3-1994.
Wallace, 1994, Page 4:
James Hill McEwen died and was buried in Randolph County Georgia. His Will, written May 4, 1844, was recorded July 31, 1844 in Randolph County, Georgia Probate Records.
Page 16, transcription of copy of original will:
Georgia Randolph County May 4th 1844
I do Certify that this is my last Will and Testament made in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and forty-four being weak in Body but sound of mind-and in the first place I bequeathe and give my soul to my Lord who gave it.
Secondly, I bequath to my wife Marth One Hundred Acres of land more or less whereon the house stands also my household and kitchen furniture together with all my stock and Poltry At her Death an equal division Giving the two oldest sons One dollar Each.
Also to my son Robert that parcel of Land lying in the North East Corner of Lot No two fifty-acres more or less Containing all the old cleared Land and a part of the New conhuncing near the (murv ?) of a certain Hollar containing the old Spring beginning at the Short Rows-Running near a South Course to the ford on the branch lying South from there up the Creek to the line Two or three acres elsewhere to Settle on if chooses
Also to my Daughter Sarah Ann One feather Bed and one cow
Also my Daughter Martha Elizabeth one feather Bed and one Cow
Also to my two youngest children James and Emily fifty-Dollars Each more than the rest.
Given under my hand and Seal the day and date above writen
Signed Sealed in the Presents of these witnesses
Test William Stuckey Copy original Jas H McEwen (LS in a circle)
Benjamin G. Whitaker Recorded
Philip Causey July 31st 1844
James Buchanan CCO
Georgia In open Court appeared Phillip Causey and Benjamin
Randolph County Whitaker who being Sworn Say that they were present at the Signing and Sealing of the within Will and that they say the said James H. McEwen Sign and Seal the Same for the purpose therein specified and they Subscribed the same as Witnesses.
Sworn to in Open Court July 1st 1844 Philip Causey
Test Joseph H. Sands, J (?) C Benjamin G. Whitaker
I Robert T. McEwen do Solomny swear that this Writting contains the true last Will of the within named James H. McEwen so far as I know or believe and that I will make a true and perfect Invetory of such goods and Chantes (?) So help me God
Test James Buchanan Robert T. McEwen
C.C.O.
________________________
Corporal in the War of 1812
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surname: McEwen Notes
surname: The name Ewen is derived from Gaelic Eoghan which
means "kind natured", and comes from the Latin,
Eugenius. The name McEwen, (also spelled MacEwan,
MacEwen, MacEwing, MacEuen and MacEwin) means
"son of Ewen." It is a Scottish surname but the roots
preceed Scotland.
surname: McEwen is an Irish derivitive and this is where this
ancestral line begins. These ancesters were most
likely Scots, which is a Gaelic branch of the Irish
Celts. About 350 B.C., the Gaels, a Celtic people
from France migrated to Erin, which is now
Northern Ireland (the Romans called the island
Scotia). Early in the fifth century when the
Romans withdrew from the Southern Uplands
of what is now Scotland, these Scots migrated
from northwest Ireland to the coastal region,
northwest of the Firth of Clyde. They established
a kingdom called Dalriada, now known as Argyll.
surname: Excerpts from "Clan Ewen: Some Records Of Its
History" by R.S.T. MacEwen (Glasgow, 1904)
are noted with quote marks.
surname: "I. The ancient Clan Ewen or MacEwen of
Otter, (Eoghan na h-Oitrich) which once
possessed a stronghold of its own, was one of
the earliest of the western clans sprung from
the Dalriada Scots. These Scots were among
the assailants of the Roman province in Britain,
but they did not finally settle in Argyllshire till
the beginning of the 6th century. The year 503
is usually said to to mark the commencement of
the reign of their first King in Argyllshire.
Little of their history is known prior to the
foundation of the Scotish monarchy in the
middle of the 9th century. They probably came
more as colonists rather than invaders. The
first leaders were the three sons of Ere; Lorn,
Fergus and Angus and these tribes were at
least partly subject to the Picts from 736-800."
surname: "II. Up to the 13th century these Scots were
divided into a few great tribes. Gallgael was
four clans from which sprang five smaller clans.
From the Siol Gillevray, the 2nd of the great
clans, came the clans Neill, Lachlan and Ewen.
Clan Lamond sprang from Siol Eachern,
although elsewhere it would appear that
Ferchard and Ewen, the ancestors of the
Lamonds and MacEwens, were brothers."
surname: "The Maclachlans, MacEwens and Lamonds
are sprung from Aodha Alain (d. about 1047),
termed Buirche, called by Keltie De Dalan.
He was the son of Anradan, and grandson of
Aodha Allamuin, the head of the great family
of Oneils, kings of Ireland, descended from
Niall Glundbh (850-900)."
surname: Niall Glundbh (850-900)
l
Aodha Allamuin
l
Anradan
l
Aodha Alain (d. 1047)
l----------- Gillachrist
l----------Lachlan (ancestor of Maclachlan clan)
Neill (ancestor of MacNeill clan)
Dunslebhe
l---------- Ferchard (ancestor of Lamond clan)
Ewen (ancestor of MacEwen clan)
surname: "These clans were in possession in the 12th
century of the greater part of the District of
Cowal, from Toward Point to Strachur. The
Lamonds were separated from the MacEwens
by the river Kilfinnan, and the MacEwens from
the Maclachlans by the stream which divides
the parishes of Kilfinnan and Strath Lachlan.
The MacNeills were in possession of the
islands of Barra and Gigha."
surname: "The MacEwens possessed a tract of land
about 25 square miles and could probably bring
about 200 fighting men. On the conquest of
Argyll by Alexander II, 1222, they suffered severely
and were involved in the ruin which overtook all
the adherants of Somerled, except the MacNeills
who consented to hold their lands of the Crown,
and the Maclachlans who gained their former
consequence by means of marriage with the
heiress of the Lamonds. Although the MacEwens
suffered severely at this time a remnant survived
under their own Chief at Otter, on the shores of
Loch Fyne, where the last chief died 2 1/2
centuries later."
surname: "MacEwen I of Otter, the earliest chief of
the clan flourished about 1200. He was
suceeded by Severan II of Otter 1222. III and IV
are unknown and Gillespie V of Otter 1315. From
this date there were four chiefs; Ewen VI, John VII,
Walter VIII and Sufnee or Swene IX (d. about 1432),
the last of the Otter chiefs. So as late as 1750
it is recorded in the "Old Statistical Account of
the Parish of Kilfinnan: - On a rocky point on the
Loch fyne there stood in 1700 the ruins of Castle
MacEwen (Caisteal MhicEoghain), the stronghold
of the earlier Lords of the Otter."
surname: For 200 years leading up to 1314, Scotland
was composed of sub kingdoms under the rule
of Barons, who had soverign authority over their
territories. Scotlands King John de Baliol aligned
himself with King Philip of France, who was at war
with England and had agreed to aid Scotland
should King Edward of England invade. He did
invade in 1298, marching into the west of
Scotland, seizing the castle of Robert Bruce,
Earl of Carrick. Bruce was protecting the
castle of Ayr against Edward but at his
approach, Bruce burned the castle and
retreated. Edward then seized Bruce's castle
of Lochmaben in Dumphries, wherein were
confined hostages given in 1297 as pledges for
the loyalty of Galloway. Here is found the
earliest record of Andrew MacEwen MacGill
Rory, who with ten other hostages died by
1300, due to their suffering and ill treatment.
surname: "In 1431-2 Swene MacEwen IX granted a
charter of certain lands of Otter to Duncan,
son of Alexander Campbell. He resigned it to
James I in 1432, who passed it to Archibald,
Earl of Argyll in 1493. He passed it to his
son, Earl Colin in 1513, to his son Archibald
in 1526, to his son Archibald in 1575."
surname: "So after the middle of the 15th century the
barony and estates of Otter passed and gave
title to a branch of the Campbells, and the
MacEwens became more than ever, "children
of the mist." Some remained in the vicinity
and joined the Campbells. In 1602 proof is
allowed to Colquhoun of Luss to show that
a number of Maclachlans, MacEwens and
MacNeills were "men" of the Earl of Argyll.
Others joined MacDougal Campbell of Craignish
in Lorne. Some of these settled in Lochaber.
Some allied with other westrn clans as the
name was common in the Western Highlands
and Islands, especially in Skye. Other colonies
were formed in the Lennox country, in
Dumbarshire and in Galloway."
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