Marcums of Orange Co. NC

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1. John¹ Markham of Caroline Co. VA (#207) was born about 1725.⁽¹⁾ He could be the son of Thomas Markam, who was transported in 1693 to Essex County, one of three from which Caroline County was formed in 1727. John died in 1788 in Orange Co, NC, at 63 years of age.⁽²⁾

John moved with his family around 1764 to Orange Co, NC.⁽³⁾

John Markham of Caroline Co. VA had the following children:

• + 2 i. Samuel² Marcom was born between 1750 and 1760.

• + 3 ii. Thomas Marcum of Orange Co. NC was born 4 Jan 1752.

• + 4 iii. Richard Marcum of Orange Co. NC was born about 1762 (if same age as wife).

• 5 iv. John Marcum of Orange Co. NC (#8039) was born before 1775. In the 1790 Census, John was listed as a head of household in St. Mark's District in Orange Co, NC.⁽⁴⁾

• 6 v. William Marcom of Orange Co. NC (#8040) was born before 1775. In the 1790 Census, William was listed as a head of household in St. Mark's District in Orange Co, NC.⁽⁵⁾

2. Samuel² Marcom (John¹ Markham) (#6826) was born in Caroline Co, VA between 1750 and 1760.

In the 1790 Census, Samuel was listed as a head of household in Wake Co, NC.⁽⁶⁾ He was the only free white male age 16+ in his household, with one free white male under 16 and two free white females.

Samuel Marcom had the following child:

• + 7 i. Samuel³ Marcom was born between 1780 and 1790.

3. Thomas² Marcum of Orange Co. NC (John¹ Markham)⁽⁷⁾ (#6688) was born in Caroline Co, VA 4 Jan 1752.⁽⁸⁾ Thomas died 13 Feb 1839 in Orange Co, NC, at 87 years of age.⁽⁹⁾

He married Fanny (Marcum) 30 Nov 1773 in probably, Orange Co, NC.⁽¹⁰⁾ (Fanny (Marcum) is #6700.) Fanny was born about 1754.⁽¹¹⁾ 28 Oct 1839 in Orange Co, NC Fanny applied for a widow's pension based on the Revolutionary War military service of her husband Thomas Marcum of Orange Co. NC.⁽¹²⁾

Around 1764 Thomas moved with his family to Orange Co, NC.⁽¹³⁾ He served with the North Carolina Line during the Revolution.⁽¹⁴⁾

In the 1790 Census, Thomas was listed as a head of household in St. Mark's District in Orange Co, NC.⁽¹⁵⁾

Thomas Marcum of Orange Co. NC and Fanny (Marcum) had the following children:

• 8 i. Meley³ Marcum (#6701) was born in Orange Co, NC 27 Sept 1774.⁽¹⁶⁾

• 9 ii. Isaiah Marcum (#6702) was born in Orange Co, NC 5 Sept 1776.⁽¹⁷⁾

• 10 iii. Elisha Marcum (#6703) was born in Orange Co, NC 7 Nov 1778.⁽¹⁸⁾

• 11 iv. Thomas Marcum (#6704) was born in Orange Co, NC 27 Nov 1781.⁽¹⁹⁾

• 12 v. Polley Marcum (#6705) was born in Orange Co, NC 1 March 1783.⁽²⁰⁾

• 13 vi. Geley Marcum (#6706) was born in Orange Co, NC 28 July 1785.⁽²¹⁾

• 14 vii. Nancy Marcum (#6707) was born in Orange Co, NC 4 Dec 1787.⁽²²⁾

• 15 viii. Nathan Marcum (#6708) was born in Orange Co, NC 4 Dec 1787.⁽²³⁾ Nathan died soon after birth.

• 16 ix. Nathan Marcum (#6709) was born in Orange Co, NC 28 Nov 1790.⁽²⁴⁾

• 17 x. Betcy Marcum (#6710) was born in Orange Co, NC 15 Dec 1792.⁽²⁵⁾

• 18 xi. William Marcum (#6711) was born in Orange Co, NC 2 Dec 1795.⁽²⁶⁾ William died young at age unknown.

• + 19 xii. Edmond Marcum was born 3 June 1798.

• 20 xiii. Patcy Marcum (#6713) was born in Orange Co, NC 9 March 1801.⁽²⁷⁾

• 21 xiv. Fanney Marcum (#6714) was born in Orange Co, NC 2 Sept 1803.⁽²⁸⁾

• 22 xv. William Marcum (#6715) was born in Orange Co, NC 29 Aug 1807.⁽²⁹⁾

4. Richard² Marcum of Orange Co. NC (John¹ Markham) (#6689) was born in probably, Caroline Co, VA about 1762 (if same age as wife). Richard died Aug 1829 at 67 years of age.⁽³⁰⁾

He married Ann Roberts 17 Aug 1783 in probably, Orange Co, NC.⁽³¹⁾ (Ann Roberts is #6690.) Ann was born about 1762.⁽³²⁾ 28 May 1840 in Orange Co, NC Ann applied for a widow's pension based on the Revolutionary War military service of her husband Richard Marcum of Orange Co. NC.⁽³³⁾

He served with the North Carolina Line in the Revolution.⁽³⁴⁾

In the 1790 Census, Richard was listed as a head of household in St. Mark's District in Orange Co, NC.⁽³⁵⁾ Richard Marcum of Orange Co. NC wrote his will 20 Aug 1829 in Orange Co, NC.⁽³⁶⁾ Richard's estate was probated at the November Court 1829 in Orange Co, NC.⁽³⁷⁾

Richard Marcum of Orange Co. NC and Ann Roberts had the following children:

• 23 i. Cynthia³ Marcum (#8091). In Richard Marcum of Orange Co. NC's will written 20 Aug 1829 in Orange Co, NC, Polly was named as his unmarried daughter.⁽³⁸⁾

• + 24 ii. Elizabeth Marcum was born 20 Aug 1784.

• 25 iii. Polly Sorrell (#6692) was born in Orange Co, NC 17 March 1786.⁽³⁹⁾ She married William Sorrell 9 Jan 1812.⁽⁴⁰⁾ (William Sorrell is #8090.)

  In Richard Marcum of Orange Co. NC's will written 20 Aug 1829 in Orange Co, NC, Polly was named as his daughter.⁽⁴¹⁾

• 26 iv. Willis Marcum (#6693) was born in Orange Co, NC 16 May 1788.⁽⁴²⁾ He married twice. He married Edy Barbee.⁽⁴³⁾ (Edy Barbee is #9030.) Edy was born around 1788 (if same age as husband). He married Belinda Barbee.⁽⁴⁴⁾ (Belinda Barbee is #9031.) Belinda was born probably after 1788.

  In Richard Marcum of Orange Co. NC's will written 20 Aug 1829 in Orange Co, NC, Willis was named as his son.⁽⁴⁵⁾

• 27 v. Nancy Marcum (#6694) was born in Orange Co, NC 26 April 1790.⁽⁴⁶⁾ She married Wiley Roberts 15 Feb 1812.⁽⁴⁷⁾ (Wiley Roberts is #9032.) Wiley was born about 1790 (if same age as wife).

• 28 vi. Wiley Marcum (#6695) was born in Orange Co, NC 8 Jan 1792.⁽⁴⁸⁾ He married Sally Carlton 26 Dec 1812.⁽⁴⁹⁾ (Sally Carlton is #9033.) Sally was born about 1792 (if same age as husband).

  In Richard Marcum of Orange Co. NC's will written 20 Aug 1829 in Orange Co, NC, Wiley was named as his son.⁽⁵⁰⁾

• 29 vii. William Marcum (#6696) was born in Orange Co, NC 10 March 1794.⁽⁵¹⁾ He married Tabby Shephard April 1820.⁽⁵²⁾ (Tabby Shephard is #9035.) Tabby was born about 1794 (if same age as husband).

  In Richard Marcum of Orange Co. NC's will written 20 Aug 1829 in Orange Co, NC, William was named as his son.⁽⁵³⁾

• 30 viii. John Marcum (#6697) was born in Orange Co, NC April 1796.⁽⁵⁴⁾ He married Frances Freeman 8 Jan 1821.⁽⁵⁵⁾ (Frances Freeman is #9034.) Frances was born about 1796 (if same age as husband).

  In Richard Marcum of Orange Co. NC's will written 20 Aug 1829 in Orange Co, NC, John was named as his son.⁽⁵⁶⁾

• 31 ix. Spencer Marcum (#6698) was born in Orange Co, NC 18 Oct 1798.⁽⁵⁷⁾ In Richard Marcum of Orange Co. NC's will written 20 Aug 1829 in Orange Co, NC, Spencer was named as his son.⁽⁵⁸⁾

• 32 x. Moses Marcum (#6699) was born in Orange Co, NC 26 Aug 1800.⁽⁵⁹⁾

• 33 xi. Aaron Marcum (#8092) was born 1803. He married Elizabeth (Marcum). (Elizabeth (Marcum) is #9029.)

  In Richard Marcum of Orange Co. NC's will written 20 Aug 1829 in Orange Co, NC, Aaron was named as his son.⁽⁶⁰⁾

7. Samuel³ Marcom (Samuel², John¹ Markham) (#6827) was born between 1780 and 1790.

He married Nancy (Marcom). (Nancy (Marcom) is #6828.)

Samuel Marcom and Nancy (Marcom) had the following child:

• + 34 i. Basley Graves⁴ Marcom was born 20 June 1817.

19. Edmond³ Marcum (Thomas², John¹ Markham) (#6712) was born in Orange Co, NC 3 June 1798.⁽⁶¹⁾

Edmond Marcum had the following children:

• 35 i. William⁴ Marcum (#8093).

• 36 ii. Henderson M. Marcum (#8094).

24. Elizabeth³ Marcum (Richard², John¹ Markham) (#6691) was born in Orange Co, NC 20 Aug 1784.⁽⁶²⁾

She married Daniel Holder 20 Dec 1800 in Orange Co, NC.⁽⁶³⁾ (Daniel Holder is #9026.) Daniel was born 1780.

Elizabeth Marcum and Daniel Holder had the following child:

• 37 i. Ann⁴ Holder (#9027) was born in Orange Co, NC 1812. She married Hinton Willis 15 Nov 1832 in Gibson Co, TN.⁽⁶⁴⁾ (Hinton Willis is #9028.) Hinton was born 1804 in North Carolina. Hinton died July 1859 in Gibson Co, TN, at 55 years of age.⁽⁶⁵⁾

34. Basley Graves⁴ Marcom (Samuel³, Samuel², John¹ Markham) (#6829) was born in Wake Co, NC 20 June 1817.⁽⁶⁶⁾ Basley died 1 Sept 1856 in Cumberland Co, KY, at 39 years of age.⁽⁶⁷⁾

He married Hannah Sewell. (Hannah Sewell is #6830.) Hannah was born 14 May 1817 in Kentucky. Hannah⁽⁶⁸⁾ was the daughter of James Sewell and Phoebe Fairchild. Hannah died 2 Sept 1859 in Cumberland Co, KY, at 42 years of age.⁽⁶⁹⁾

Basley Graves Marcom and Hannah Sewell had the following child:

• + 38 i. Abiod Sewell⁵ Marcom was born 3 July 1847.

38. Abiod Sewell⁵ Marcom (Basley Graves⁴, Samuel³, Samuel², John¹ Markham) (#6833) was born in Cumberland Co, KY 3 July 1847.⁽⁷⁰⁾ Abiod died 13 March 1920 in Ladonia, TX, at 72 years of age.⁽⁷¹⁾

He married Lydia Adeline Guthrie 20 June 1869 in Cumberland Co, KY.⁽⁷²⁾ (Lydia Adeline Guthrie is #6834.) Lydia was born 18 May 1849 in Clinton Co, KY.⁽⁷³⁾ Lydia was the daughter of Albert Guthrie and Lydia Patrick. Lydia died 30 Sept 1924 in Royse City, TX, at 75 years of age.⁽⁷⁴⁾

From 1863 to 1865 he fought on the Union side in the Civil War.⁽⁷⁵⁾

Abiod Sewell Marcom and Lydia Adeline Guthrie had the following child:

• + 39 i. John Dee⁶ Marcom was born 3 March 1882.

39. John Dee⁶ Marcom (Abiod Sewell⁵, Basley Graves⁴, Samuel³, Samuel², John¹ Markham) (#6837) was born in Cumberland Co, KY 3 March 1882.⁽⁷⁶⁾ John died 10 Aug 1953 in Greenville, TX, at 71 years of age.⁽⁷⁷⁾

He married Dora Franklin Gray 16 Aug 1903 in Whitesboro, TX.⁽⁷⁸⁾ (Dora Franklin Gray is #6838.) Dora was born 8 July 1878 in Missouri.⁽⁷⁹⁾ Dora was the daughter of Joseph Arthur Gray and Mary Elizabeth Dennis. Dora died 8 Aug 1927 in Royse City, TX, at 49 years of age.⁽⁸⁰⁾

John Dee Marcom and Dora Franklin Gray had the following child:

• + 40 i. Floy Ethel⁷ Marcom (living status unknown).

40. Floy Ethel⁷ Marcom (John Dee⁶, Abiod Sewell⁵, Basley Graves⁴, Samuel³, Samuel², John¹ Markham) (#6841) (living status unknown).

Floy Ethel Marcom and Robert Delbert Fowler had the following child:

• 41 i. Delbert Marcom⁸ Fowler (#6845) (living status unknown).

Notes and References

Index

(Marcom)

(Marcum)

Barbee

Carlton

Fowler

Freeman

Gray

Guthrie

Holder

Marcom

Marcum

Markham

Roberts

Sewell

Shephard

Sorrell

Willis

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