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     Barna Tucker was born between 1770 and 1780.^1,2 He was the son of Benjamin Tucker and Amey <...>.

Parent/son Summary: Barna Tucker is named in the will of Benjamin Tucker as his son. This is an image copy of the original will from North Carolina, Probate Records, 1735-1970. The abstract from Nash County, North Carolina Vital Records Abstracts showing Matthew Tucker as the father of Barna is incorrect. The names mentioned in the abstract are the exact names in the image copy of Benjamin Tucker's original will - his wife, sons, and daughters; the death information matches the date Benjamin Tucker's will was written and probated. No will for Matthew Tucker was found in this timeframe.^3,4

A marriage bond for Barna Tucker and Nancy Ballard was issued on 14 May 1805 in Nash Co., NC.⁵

Relationship summary: Barna Tucker and Peter Vanlandingham, Nelson Bone and William Lindsey were brothers-in-law. Edward Ballard's will names four daughters with their married names. The close association of these four men, as shown in many documents, asserts their relationship. For example, see the witnessing of William Lindsey's will, the witnessing of John Rawls' will, the power of attorney and witnessing of deeds of Peter Vanlandingham, the letter written back home to Nelson Bone, and Nelson Bone acting as executor of Edward Ballard's will.

Barna Tucker was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1810 in Nash Co., NC.⁶ He witnessed the selling of land by Peter Vanlandingham in Edgecombe Co., NC, on 25 Oct 1815.⁷

Barna Tucker witnessed the will of William Lindsey dated 16 Feb 1817 in Nash Co., NC.⁸ On 21 Jul 1819 Peter Vanlandingham, in Wilkinson Co., GA, gave Power of Attorney to Barna Tucker, in Nash Co., NC.⁹

Barna Tucker was an early member of the Myrtle Springs Primitive Baptist Church. This was in Wilkinson Co., GA.¹⁰ On 2 Sep 1825 Barna Tucker, in Wilkinson Co., GA, wrote a letter to Nelson Bone, in Nash Co., NC. He mentions Peter (Vanlandingham) and also John (possibly Barna's son), who has been ill.¹¹

Barna Tucker was a successful drawer in the 1827 Georgia Land Lottery. He was living in Wilkinson Co., GA. He drew land in Coweta County.¹²

In the will of Benjamin Tucker, dated 15 Oct 1829 in Nash Co., NC, Barna Tucker, his son, was named as an heir.¹³ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1830 in Decatur Co., GA.¹

Barna Tucker witnessed the will of John Rawls dated 6 Sep 1830 in Decatur Co., GA.¹⁴

Barna Tucker sold land in Coweta Co., GA, on 30 Oct 1838. This is the land that Barna won in the 1827 Georgia Land Lottery. The buyer was Samuel Rockwell.Witnesses: Barna Tucker.^15,16

He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1840 in Decatur Co., GA.²



Barna Tucker was on the 1843 taxlist in Decatur Co., GA.¹⁷ On 10 Mar 1843 Barna Tucker purchased land in Gadsden Co., FL.¹⁸

Barna Tucker was on the 1845 taxlist in Decatur Co., GA.¹⁹

Residence summary: Barna Tucker and Nancy Ballard lived in Nash Co., NC, in 1819. Sometime after 21 Jul 1819 [power of attorney] and before 23 Jan 1823 [when their daughter married], they moved to Wilkinson Co., GA, and by 6 Sep 1830 they were in Decatur Co., GA. They were living there when Barna bought land in Florida (1843.)

Barna Tucker is mentioned in the Burns Family story.

     Nancy Ballard was born circa 1780.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Ballard and Ann <...>.

A marriage bond for Nancy Ballard and Barna Tucker was issued on 14 May 1805 in Nash Co., NC.³

In the will of Edward Ballard, dated 22 Oct 1819 in Nash Co., NC, Nancy Tucker was named as an heir.⁴

The family moved to Wilkinson Co., GA, before 2 Sep 1825.⁵

Nancy Ballard died after 1840 in Wilkinson Co., GA, as a female age 60-70 appears with Barna in the 1840 census.^1,6

Residence summary: Barna Tucker and Nancy Ballard lived in Nash Co., NC, in 1819. Sometime after 21 Jul 1819 [power of attorney] and before 23 Jan 1823 [when their daughter married], they moved to Wilkinson Co., GA, and by 6 Sep 1830 they were in Decatur Co., GA. They were living there when Barna bought land in Florida (1843.)

Nancy Ballard is mentioned in the Burns Family story.

     Peter Vanlandingham was born in Apr 1764 in Edgecombe Co., NC.^1,2,3 He was the son of Benjamin Vanlandingham.²

Birth Summary: Peter Vanlandingham chose his guardian in 1780, so he would have been between 14 and 20. If he were 14 in 1780, he would only be 20 in 1786, when he witnessed a will. Therefore, he was between 15 and 20 in 1780, based on the two court records.

Relationship Summary: Benjamin Vanlandingham and Peter Vanlandingham were father and son. The Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions, fourth Monday in February, 1780, states, "Peter Vanlandingham orphan of Benjamin Vanlandingham" etc.²

Peter Vanlandingham married Martha Ballard, daughter of Edward Ballard and Ann <...>, circa 1793 in NC. Peter Vanlandingham was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1800 in Edgecombe Co., NC.⁴

Relationship summary: Peter Vanlandingham and Barna Tucker and Nelson Bone and William Lindsey were brothers-in-law. Edward Ballard's will names four daughters with their married names. The close association of these four men, as shown in many documents, asserts their relationship. For example, see the witnessing of William Lindsey's will, the witnessing of John Rawls' will, the power of attorney and witnessing of deeds of Peter Vanlandingham, the letter written back home to Nelson Bone, and Nelson Bone acting as executor of Edward Ballard's will.

Peter Vanlandingham was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1810 in Edgecombe Co., NC.⁵

Peter Vanlandingham sold land in Edgecombe Co., NC, on 25 Oct 1815. Peter sold 432 acres of land on the south side of Cabin Branch to Elijah Winstead for $800.Witnesses: Peter Vanlandingham.⁶

The family moved to Wilkinson Co., GA, before 21 Jul 1819, including Martha Ballard.⁷ On 21 Jul 1819 Peter Vanlandingham, in Wilkinson Co., GA, gave Power of Attorney to Barna Tucker, in Nash Co., NC.⁷ Peter Vanlandingham was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1820 in Wilkinson Co., GA.⁸ The family moved again circa 1827, to Decatur Co., GA.⁹ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1830 in Decatur Co., GA.¹⁰

Peter Vanlandingham witnessed the will of John Rawls dated 6 Sep 1830 in Decatur Co., GA.¹¹

Peter Vanlandingham was named administrator of John Rawls's estate in Mar 1831 in Decatur Co., GA. John Rawls did not name an executor in his will.¹²

Peter Vanlandingham died on 12 Jan 1832 in Cairo, Grady Co., GA, at age 67.³ He was buried in Cairo, Grady Co., GA.³

Peter Vanlandingham is mentioned in the Burns Family story.

     William Lindsey married Charity Ballard, daughter of Edward Ballard and Ann <...>, circa 1802.¹

Relationship summary: William Lindsey and Barna Tucker and Peter Vanlandingham and Nelson Bone were brothers-in-law. Edward Ballard's will names four daughters with their married names. The close association of these four men, as shown in many documents, asserts their relationship. For example, see the witnessing of William Lindsey's will, the witnessing of John Rawls' will, the power of attorney and witnessing of deeds of Peter Vanlandingham, the letter written back home to Nelson Bone, and Nelson Bone acting as executor of Edward Ballard's will.

William Lindsey left a will dated 16 Feb 1817 in Nash Co., NC. Heirs: Polly Lindsey, his wife. Witnesses: Barna Tucker and Nelson Bone, two of his brothers-in-law.²

William Lindsey died between 16 Feb 1817 and May 1817 in Nash Co., NC.² His estate was probated in May 1817 in Nash Co., NC.²

William Lindsey is mentioned in the Burns Family story.

     Nelson Bone was born circa 1787.^1,2 He was the son of John Bone and Elizabeth <...>.

Relationship Summary: Nelson Bone is named in the will of John Bone as his son.³

Relationship summary: Nelson Bone and Barna Tucker and Peter Vanlandingham and William Lindsey were brothers-in-law. Edward Ballard's will names four daughters with their married names. The close association of these four men, as shown in many documents, asserts their relationship. For example, see the witnessing of William Lindsey's will, the witnessing of John Rawls' will, the power of attorney and witnessing of deeds of Peter Vanlandingham, the letter written back home to Nelson Bone, and Nelson Bone acting as executor of Edward Ballard's will.

Nelson Bone married Mourning Ballard, daughter of Edward Ballard and Ann <...>, circa 1813.⁴

Nelson Bone witnessed the will of William Lindsey dated 16 Feb 1817 in Nash Co., NC.⁵

Nelson Bone was named executor of the will of Edward Ballard (his father-in-law) dated 22 Oct 1819 in Nash Co., NC.⁶

Nelson Bone was enumerated as Head of Household in the censuses of 1820 in Nash Co., NC,⁷

Nelson Bone married Nicey Batchelor, daughter of John Batchelor, after 1823 in Nash Co., NC.^8,9 On 2 Sep 1825 Barna Tucker, in Wilkinson Co., GA, wrote a letter to Nelson Bone, in Nash Co., NC. He mentions Peter (Vanlandingham) and also John (possibly Barna's son), who has been ill.¹⁰

Nelson Bone was enumerated as Head of Household in the censuses of 1830 in Nash Co., NC,¹¹ of 1840 in Nash Co., NC,¹² of 1850 in Nash Co., NC, with others in the household: Nicey Batchelor,¹ and of 1860 in Nash Co., NC, with others in the household: Nicey Batchelor (his wife.)²

Nelson Bone died circa Jul 1866.¹³

Nelson Bone is mentioned in the Burns Family story.

     John Rawls was born between 1760 and 1765.^1,2,3 John Rawls was awarded land, as follows: Warrant dated 4 Dec 1786 and surveyed 18 Jun 1787, 200 acres in Effingham Co., GA; Warrant dated 2 Dec 1793 and surveyed 4 Dec 1793, 31 acres in Burke Co., GA; Warrant dated 3 Jun 1793 and surveyed 5 Jan 1795, 500 acres in Effingham Co., GA; Warrant dated 6 Jul 1795 and surveyed 7 Aug 1795, 93 acres in Burke Co., GA.⁴



John Rawls married Franky <...> in 1792 in Effingham Co., GA.⁵ John Rawls was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1820 in Screven Co., GA.¹ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1830 in Decatur Co., GA.²

John Rawls left a will dated 6 Sep 1830 in Decatur Co., GA. Heirs: Catherine Rawls, Benjamin T. Rawls, Joseph C. Rawls, Elizabeth Rawls, Cynthia Rawls, Temperance Rawls, John T. Rawls, Robert R. Rawls and Richard W. Rawls, 5 sons, 2 of whom are minors, and 5 daughters. Witnesses: Barna Tucker, Peter Vanlandingham and George W. Kemp, The relationship of the witnesses to John Rawls is somewhat convoluted, as follows: John Rawls' daughter is marriaged to David Conner of Screven Co., David's sister is married to Jonah Burns. Jonah Burns' brother, John, has a son, John H., who is married to Anne Tucker, Barna's daughter. Peter Vanlandingham and Barna are brothers-in-law and George Kemp is Barna's son-in-law. John Rawls' will mentions Screven Co. and his 1820 census was taken in Screven Co., GA. He was in Decatur Co. by the 1830 census and the 3 witnesses were in Decatur. Mentioned: David Conner, his son-in-law.⁶

John Rawls died between 6 Sep 1830 and 3 Jan 1831 in Decatur Co., GA.⁷ His estate was probated on 3 Jan 1831 in Decatur Co., GA.⁸

Peter Vanlandingham was named administrator of John Rawls's estate in Mar 1831 in Decatur Co., GA. John Rawls did not name an executor in his will.⁹

     Mourning Tucker was born circa 1806 in NC.^1,2 She was the daughter of Barna Tucker and Nancy Ballard.

Mourning Tucker married George W. Kemp on 23 Jan 1823 in Wilkinson Co., GA.^3,4 Mourning Tucker was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Gadsden Co., FL, in the household of George W. Kemp (her husband.)¹

Relationship Summary: George W. Kemp and Mourning Tucker owned land directly between the land of Barna Tucker (Mourning's father) and John Tucker (most likely her brother.)

Mourning Tucker was enumerated as Head of Household in the censuses of 1860,² of 1870,⁵ of 1880,⁶ and of 1885 in Gadsden Co., FL.⁷

Mourning Tucker is mentioned in the Burns Family story.

     George W. Kemp was born circa 1800.¹

George W. Kemp married Mourning Tucker, daughter of Barna Tucker and Nancy Ballard, on 23 Jan 1823 in Wilkinson Co., GA.^2,3 George W. Kemp was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1830 in Decatur Co., GA.⁴

George W. Kemp witnessed the will of John Rawls dated 6 Sep 1830 in Decatur Co., GA.⁵ George W. Kemp was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1840 in Gadsden Co., FL.⁶

On 10 Jul 1844 George W. Kemp purchased land in Gadsden Co., FL, stating his name as George W. Kemp of Gadsden County Florida Territory.⁷ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1850 in Gadsden Co., FL, with others in the household: Mourning Tucker (his wife.)¹

On 8 Oct 1850 George W. Kemp purchased land in Gadsden Co., FL, and again in 1852 he purchased 3 lots.⁸

Relationship Summary: George W. Kemp and Mourning Tucker owned land directly between the land of Barna Tucker (Mourning's father) and John Tucker (most likely her brother.)

George W. Kemp is mentioned in the Burns Family story.

     John Tucker was born circa 1810 in NC.¹ He was the son of Barna Tucker and Nancy Ballard.

John Tucker married Lydia Young on 22 Dec 1842 in Leon Co., FL.²

John H. Burns and Anne Tucker, daughter of Barna Tucker and Nancy Ballard, were married by John Tucker, J.P., on 25 Jan 1845 in Decatur Co., GA.^3,4,5,6

Relationship Summary: John Tucker named their son John Barney Tucker, showing some relationship to Barna/Barnabas Tucker, who was most likely John Tucker's father.⁷

In 1850 John H. Burns was enumerated in the census about 6 households from John Tucker.¹ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1850 in Decatur Co., GA, with others in the household: Lydia Young, Julia Ann Tucker and John Barney Tucker (his wife and son.)¹ On 1 Sep 1852 John Tucker purchased land in Gadsden Co., FL, two 1-mile-square parcels.⁸ On 1 Dec 1853 John Tucker purchased land in Gadsden Co., FL, from Mathew Jones, who had received this as bounty land for service in the War of 1812.⁹ John Tucker was awarded land, as follows: bounty land in Gadsden Co., FL, for his service in Captain Coplands Company, Florida Militia, Four Services, Florida War.¹⁰

The family moved to TX between 1857 and 1860. The date is based on their 2-year-old son's birth in Florida, as shown in the 1860 census. The 1860 family in Polk Co., Texas is the same as the 1850 family in Decatur Co., GA, based on the names and ages of the wife and children.¹¹ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1860 in Polk Co., TX, with others in the household: Lydia Young, Julia Ann Tucker and John Barney Tucker.¹¹

John Tucker is mentioned in the Burns Family story.

     Lydia Young was born circa 1825 in FL.¹

Lydia Young married John Tucker, son of Barna Tucker and Nancy Ballard, on 22 Dec 1842 in Leon Co., FL.² Lydia Young was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of John Tucker (her husband.)¹ Lydia Young was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Polk Co., TX, in the household of John Tucker.³