The Gupton Family

James Gupton Jr.

James Gupton Sr. wrote his will in 1802 and was returned in 1807. In his will he lists his children and makes his brother, Stephen, his executor. 

To his son James he left one yearling that was already in his possession. 

James Jr. was born about 1770 -  in Bute County, North Carolina if his age listed in the 1830 and 1840 census is correct. While several of his siblings left North Carolina, James chose to stay in North Carolina. 

James was married twice. His first marriage was to Patsy Pearey on 8 Jan 1804. He was about 34 at the time of this marriage. Patsy probably passed away in 1813. They had two children; Daniel and Martha. Since Martha is reportedly born in 1813 I wonder if Patsy died in childbirth. James was in need of a mother for his young children. On 23 Sep 1813 he married Lucy Jean. They had four children; Thomas, Robert, William and Unis.

I can find James in the 1830 and 1840 Federal Census, however I have not been able to locate him in earlier ones. In the 1830 Census there are three female children living in the household and in 1840 only two are listed. Since James only lists two daughters in his will, we are left wondering if he lost a daughter or was someone outside his immediate family living in the house in 1830. Another question that may never be answered. 

James' will was recorded in 1845. He left his son Thomas a part of the land where James was living, between 80 and 100 acres. To Unis, his daughter, he also left land, about 40 or 50 acres. To his son Robert he left the remainder of the land on that side of the road, about 80 or 100 acres. To his daughter, Martha, he left the land that she was living on, about 40 or 50 acres. It appears that he had already deeded land to his son Daniel. In the description of Martha's land he states that her land runs to Daniel's land. Daniel and his wife Lucy, are executors of his estate. 

In my next post I will tell the story of the children of James Gupton Jr.

Thanks for stopping by!

Pattie