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Descendants of John and Margaret Skelton Standiford
Note:
There are different viewpoints as to the father of this John Standiford. Robert Barnes says in his book, Baltimore County Families, that he was William. A William Stanfort witnessed the will of Forker Frissell in St. Mary's County on December 13, 1661. Mr. Barnes assumed that it was this William who moved to Baltimore County and was John's father. The first evidence of a William in Baltimore County is in June 1687, when a William surveyed 104 acres in Hopewell. However, this theory leaves many Standiford family members in the Baltimore and Virginia without a connection. Many researchers have concluded that the family was originally from York Co, Virginia. In Virginia Wills 1691-1694 York County there is the Will of John Sandifor dated January 25, 1691 thought by some to be the progenitor. However, this is not the case. Check out the newly posted lineage of this John Sandifor from York Co., VA.Generation No. 1
1. JOHN STANDIFORD was born Abt. 1679 in St. Mary's Co, MD, and died before March, 1720 in Balto Co, MD. He married MARGARET SKELTON 1699 in Baltimore Co, MD, daughter of ISRAEL SKELTON and MARY.
Notes for JOHN (STANDEFER) STANDIFORD:
DEATH: St. John's Parish Register, Baltimore Co, MD; p. 96;
MARRIAGE: Maryland Calendar of Wills; 1703-1713; Vol. III; p. 74
TAX: Clark; Baltimore County, Maryland Tax List, 1699-1706; p. 2
Other: From: Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 by Robert W. Barnes. John administered the estate of Cornelius Boyce. Cornelius Boyce was in Baltimore Co. by 1694 as a taxable in north side Gunpowder Hund.; d. by Oct 7, 1704 when admin. bond was posted by John Standifer with Israel Skelton; est. inv. 2 Sept 1704 by Moses Groome and William Hicks, and valued at 8.7.0. pounds; est. adm. by Standifer and John Taylor. John Standiford administered the estate of William Robinson on 13 July 1717. On March 11, 1720, the estate of John Standiford was inventoried by Nicholas Day and John Taylor and valued at £90.5.3m signed by Edmund Standifer and John Crockett, and filed by the administrator, Mrs. Margaret Standiford. (There is no record of his will found in the Maryland Calendar of Wills).
Notes for MARGARET SKELTON:
Maryland Calendar of Wills; Wills from 1703 to 1713, Vol. III. p. 74 refers to Margaret Standeford as a daughter of Israel Skelton who died 31 Aug 1706 in Baltimore, MD.
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From: Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 by Robert W. Barnes.
Margaret married a second time to James Hicks. In James Hicks will, dated April 4, 1732, he names Margaret executrix and William Standifer, posted an administrative bond on his estate. "The widow Margaret rendered the right to administer in favor of her son, William Standifer" with Samuel Deeson and Thomas Johnson. The estate was administrated by William Standiford on August 16, 1734. (Interestingly, James Hicks and his father, William Hicks were witnesses to the will of Israel Skelton in 1706).
Children of JOHN STANDIFORD and MARGARET SKELTON are:
2. i. JOHN STANDIFORD2, d. 1752, Balto Co, MD.
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ii. SAMUEL STANDEFER2, b. prior to 1707. (Samuel has not been definitely to be a child of John and Margaret.)
3. iii. SKELTON STANDEFER2, b. November 1700, Baltimore Co, MD; d. April 26, 1798, Joppa, Balto Co, MD.
4. iv. JAMES J. STANDEFER2, b. October 17, 1715, Baltimore Co, MD or York County, Virginia; d. September 1807, Franklin Co, VA.
v. MARY STANDIFORD2, b. abt 1716 in Baltimore Co., MD; m. William Gadd May 29, 1734 in St. John's Parish, Baltimore Co., MD. (Mary has not been definitely proven to be a child of John and Margaret.)
5. vi. ISRAEL STANDIFORD2, b. April 12, 1720 or September 4, 1720* (see below), Joppa, St. Johns Parish, Baltimore Co, MD; d. Bef. February 1794, Orange Co, NC.
vii. WILLIAM STANDIFER2, b. April 24, 1722, York Co, VA.
Notes for WILLIAM STANDEFER:
William was listed as a son of Margaret Standiford in the will of Margaret's second husband, James Hicks (see above).
viii. EDMUND STANDIFORD2 (This Edmund has not been definitely proven to be a son of John and Margaret Standiford. He is listed here based on the info. that he administered the inventory of the estate of John Standiford).
ix. EPHRAIM
STANDIFORD, d. abt 1744. His mother, Margaret Skelton
Standiford Hicks and brother, William, were listed as next of kin in his estate
papers, which gives proof as to who he was. (December 15, 1744) See MD
Wills.
Generation No. 2
3. SKELTON2 STANDIFORD (JOHN STANDIFORD2) was born November 1700 in Baltimore Co, MD, and died April 26, 1798 in Joppa, Balto Co, MD. He married ELIZABETH (MNU).Notes for SKELTON STANDIFORD:
DEATH: St. John's Parish Register; 1696-1851; Baltimore Co. MD. FHL film 0014132.
Israel Skelton's will was written 24 April 1706; probated 23 Aug 1706 bequeaths his plantation called "Spring Neck" to his wife. At her death, Skelton Standefer, a grandson and daughters Margaret Standiford and Hannah York would receive his goods and chattels. Skelton inherited this land located on the Falls of the Gunpowder. In 1728 he settled on 100 acres known as "World's End," a tract of land patented by Thomas Sheredine, which is part of the present day Jacksonville, Baltimore Co, MD. He also received from John Hathaway in 1728 (presumably after payment) "Standeford's Hope". From Norris Harris Church Reg. Files, Baltimore # 1, p. 86. Skelton is referred to as the son and heir-at-law of John Standefer in 1719 in a business transaction (Filing Case A, MD Hist. Soc.) when he assigned "Elliott's Risque" to John Elliott.
Children of SKELTON STANDIFORD and ELIZABETH (MNU) are:
i. SKELTON3 STANDIFORD (Skelton2, John1), b. Balto Co, MD; m. MARY RICHARDSON, November 05, 1772, St. John's Paris, Baltimore Co, MD.
Notes for SKELTON STANDIFORD:
MARRIAGE:St. John's Parish Register, Balto County, MD; FHL film # 0014132; p.268. He signed an Oath of Allegiance 1778 in Baltimore. He had no children by 1783.
ii. JOHN3 STANDIFORD, (Skelton2, John1), m. (MNU).
Notes for JOHN STANDEFER:
CENSUS: 1783 = 4 white males and 2 white females
WILL: Between 1805-1810 listing Elizabeth Kelso, Abraham, and heirs of Penelope Richardson. William Hitchcock and Sarah Standeford Hitchcock are to care for the assets of the minors until of age.
iii. SOPHIA3 STANDIFORD(Skelton2, John1), d. after January 23, 1776; m. JAMES RICHARDSON, January 03, 1744, Baltimore Co, MD.
Notes for SOPHIA STANDIFORD:
MARRIAGE: St. John's Parish Register; Balto Co, MD; p. 27 She was mentioned in Skelton's Will.
Notes for JAMES RICHARDSON:
Will: Baltimore Co; dated 3 Sept 1775, probated 23 Jan 1776. Lists: Delilah Pimple, daughter ____Standiford; James, Elizabeth, Mary, John. Wife, Saphria (Sophia) was the executor. (MD Calendar of WILLS)
Children of Sophia Standiford and James Richardson:
iv. RUTH3 STANDIFORD (Skelton2, John1), b. March 13, 1744 in Joppa, Baltimore Co, MD; m. JOHN RUTLEDGE, February 04, 1773, St. John's Par., Baltimore Co, MD.
4. JAMES2 STANDIFORD (JOHN STANDIFORD1) was born October 17, 1715 in Baltimore Co, MD or York County, Virginia, and died September 1807 in Franklin Co, VA. He married MARTHA WATKINS October 06, 1737 in Baltimore, MD, daughter of SAMUEL WATKINS and MARY WRIGHT.
Notes for JAMES STANDIFORD/STANDIFER/STANDEFER:
BIRTH-DEATH: Mid-South Bible Records; Vol. 1; p. 237
MARRIAGE: St. John's Parish Register; 1696-1851; Baltimore Co, MD; p. 102;
Lunenburg Co., VA, Patent Book 35:444; Vol. 2; 1763, Aug. 30; George the Third... 35 shillings good and lawful money... James Standefer 333 acres in County of Lunenburg southside Black Water River. Signed: Francis Fauquier
Henry Co., Va., Patent Book E; Vol. 2; p. 633, 634; 1780 Sept. 1; Thomas Jefferson Esq. ... 20 Shillings sterling ... James Standeford, County of Henry formerly Pittsylvania on branch Stony Creek. Signed Thomas Jefferson
Carrington, Wirt Johnson; A History of Halifax County (Virginia); Regional Pub.Co., 1969; p. 39 William Bean, Henry Talley, George Simmons, Lewis LeFay, and William Lefay, Nathaniel Gist, Joseph Hunt, William Marchbanks, William Perren, Major Atkinson, William Morgan, Richard Vaughan, James Standifer, John Marley, James Cocke, Andrew Nelson, Abel Richardson, etc. were among the purchasers of land in the new county of Halifax, in 1752.
Virginia Magazine of History and Biography; Vol II; p 52 gives his Revolutionary Service.
Henry Co, VA from Its Formation in 1776 to the End of the Eighteenth Century; 27 Feb 1783; "James Standifer's Revolutionary Service: One, James Standefer, 5 sheaves oats, 300 wt. of hay, 6 bushels of corn to Brigade of wagons on return from Charlotte to the Northward. Two, James Standifer for rations for 4 men & 10 bundles Fodder for the guard under Capt. James Tarrant on their return with British prisoners to Winchester.
James and Martha were neighbors of Patrick Henry.
The following are taken from "He Stands Ever", by Ruby Ledbetter:
"The Bible records of two of James Standiford's grandsons give proof of who he is. His marriage to Martha Watkins is recorded in the St. Joppa Parish Register, as well as the births of three of their sons: Israel, Luke and James Jr. Evidently James and Martha migrated down into Virginia sometime in the late 1740s or early1750s because their first seven children, namely James Jr., Clorinda, Israel, James, Hannah, Luke and Alizanthianeh, were born in Baltimore County, MD. The last three, Sarah, Naomi, and William, were born in Virginia (Henry County).
James Standifer (note the spelling change) took the Oath of Allegiance "renouncing allegiance to Great Britain and swearing allegiance to the Commonwealth of Virginia on Sep 13, 1777 at 62 years of age, in Henry County, VA. Israel, oldest son of James, took the Oath of Allegiance at age 36, along with his father. James Standifer offered aid to the Revolutionary War Service."
Note: James, wife Martha and daughter Chloe are listed as renting land on 10 Dec 1736 in Maryland. (Liber HWS # 1-A pg 166)
Notes: Birth: Israel Standefer, Jr.; Bible at Univ. of Texas, Austin , Tx. Surname spelled Standefer. 1. Bible records of Israel Standefer, Jr. names the parents of James as John and Margaret. 2. The Will of Israel Skelton, 1707, Baltimore Co., MD, who names his daughter Margaret Standiford.
It is interesting to note the various spellings of James surname: Standiford, Standeford, Standefer and Standifer.
Notes for MARTHA WATKINS:
BIRTH: St. John's Parish Register; Baltimore Co, MD; 1696-1851; p. 59
MARRIAGE: St. John's Parish Register; Baltimore Co, MD; 1696-1851; p. 102
Martha was the daughter of Samuel Watkins (d. 2 Apr 1743) and Mary Wright. Martha was born January 15, 1715. Her grandfather, Francis Watkings was transported from England in 1671, according to Early Setters of Maryland by Skordas.
Children of JAMES STANDEFER and MARTHA WATKINS are:
i. NAOMI3 STANDEFER, (JAMES2, JOHN 1), b. 1763 in VA; m. MARK RENTFRO, April 22, 1779, Henry Co, VA.
Notes for MARK RENTFRO:
MARRIAGE: Virginia Marriage Records; p. 278
DEATH: He died in Rockcastle, KY in 1807.
Children of Naomi Standefer and Mark Rentfro were:
a. Skelton4 Rentfro, (NAOMI3, JAMES2, JOHN 1
b. Joseph4 Rentfro, (NAOMI3, JAMES2, JOHN 1)
c. Mark4 Rentfro, JR, (NAOMI3, JAMES2, JOHN 1)
d. Mary4 Rentfro, (NAOMI3, JAMES2, JOHN 1) b. 1795; m. 1814 Charles Colyer.
ii. CLORINDA3 STANDEFER, (JAMES2, JOHN 1), b. April 23, 1737, St. John's Parish, Baltimore Co, MD; m. WILLIAM A. EDYE, November 06, 1770, Joppa, Baltimore Co, MD.
Notes for CLORINDA STANDEFER:
BIRTH-MARRIAGE: St. John's Parish Church Records; Baltimore County, MD; FHL film #0014132; p. 102 and 261.
iii. JAMES STANDEFER3, (JAMES2, JOHN 1) b. June 03, 1739, Balto Co, MD.
Notes for JAMES STANDEFER:
BIRTH: Barnes; Baltimore County Families; 1659-1759; p. 601 Robert Barnes, the Maryland State historian, wrote the book. Despite having complete Maryland records, the Standiford families are not altogether correct since he did not have subsequent Bible records to assist him.
Ruby Ledbetter (He Stands Ever...) reports that this James died young and another son, James, was named in his honor.
iv. ISRAEL3STANDIFER, (JAMES2, JOHN 1), b. November 13, 1740, Baltimore Co, MD; d. October 19, 1822, Madison Co, AL; m. (1) SUSANNAH HEARD, 1763, Pittsylvania Co, VA; m. (2) PHOEBE FROST, January 07, 1797, Knox Co, TN.
Notes for ISRAEL STANDIFER:
BIRTH-DEATH: Mid-South Bible Records; Vol. l; p. 237; Bible of Israel Standefer, Jr. owned by the University of Texas at Austin, TX
MARRIAGE 2: Sistler; Early East Tennessee Marriages; Vol. 1; Grooms; p. 346
Note: Marriage from TENNESSEE COUSINS:, Knox County, p. 229: Israel Standifer to Phoebe Frost, December 30, 1797.
Hill, Judith Parks America; A History of Henry County Virginia; Regional Publishing Co; 1976; p. 309: James and Israel Standefer took the Oath of Allegiance to the United States in Jan 1777. Virginia Magazine of History and Biography; Vol. 10, p. 140. He served in the American Revolution. "Henry County from Its Formation in 1776 to the End of the Eighteenth Century; from records in the in the clerk's office "Israel Standefer was paid 20 pounds for 100 lbs. Beef to serve against Tories. Israel Standefer was paid "20 pounds for 100 lbs. Beef to serve against Tories. "He was paid 12 pounds, 10 shillings for spying, 9 May 1777.
See the LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF ISRAEL STANDIFER OF MADISON COUNTY, ALABAMA by clicking here.
Notes for SUSANNAH HEARD:
BIRTH-DEATH: Mid-South Bible Records; Vol. l; p. 278; Bible of Israel Standefer owned by the Barker Center, University of Texas at Austin. She was born March 22, 1749 in Pittsylvania Co., VA and died August 31, 1795 in Bledsoe Co., TN.Susannah's father was Stephen Heard, (b. abt 1694, Ireland; d. 29 Oct 1774, Pittsylvania, VA); probate 24 Nov 1774 Pittsylvania Co, VA. Her mother was Mary Faulkner, b. abt 1721, Ireland.
Notes for PHOEBE FROST:
She was born January 23, 1771 and died December 3, 1838, Madison Co., AL. She was the daughter of Thomas Frost (b. abt 1738; d. before 1807 in Anderson Co., TN) and Mary Turner.
BIRTH: Mid-South Bible Records; Vol. l; p. 237; Bible of Israel Standefer owned by the Barker Center, University of Texas at Austin
DEATH: Madison Co, AL Probate Record 8; p. 411 STANDIFER, PHEBE dated 12 Dec 1834; probated 3 Dec 1838. Son Elijah Standifer; grandchildren: James L. Standifer (son of Thomas), James F., John H., William W., Isaac C. Standifer (children of Micajah). Isaac must be named Micajah Jackson Standifer. Friend, William Akins; side saddle to Sally, wife of Henry Herrald. Wit.: Abram Bransford, Henry Harrell, Richard Jamar.
Israel had a total of 17 children.
Children of Israel Standifer and Susannah Heard:
1. Mary4 Standifer, (ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1), b. September 15, 1767, Pittsylvania Co, VA; d. after December 24, 1821, Wilson Co. TN; m. Thomas Woodcock July 3, 1786, Franklin Co., VA.
2. Capt. Jesse4 Thomas Standifer, (ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1) b. January 11, 1770, Pittsylvania Co., VA; d. January 23, 1827, Madison Co., AL; m. Elizabeth Houghton November 19, 1799, Green Co., GA. He was a Captain in the War of 1812.
BIRTH: Mid-South Bible Records; Vol. 1; p. 237
DEATH: Madison Co, AL Probate Record; Book 7; p. 799
MARRIAGE: Maddox and Carter; 40,000 Early Georgia Marriages; Greene Co, GA; p. 123
Madison Co, AL Chancery Suite; Jan. Term 1832: Standefer versus Chisholm. This was a proceeding in Madison Circuit Court to try the right of property in certain slaves levied on as the estate of Skelton Standefer. Before the judgments had been obtains under which Chisholm's executions were levied, Skelton Standefer to secure and indemnify Jesse Standefer against extensive liabilities as a surety executed a deed of trust of slaves jointly to said Jesse Standefer and one William Patton. Jesse Standefer had employed Samuel W. Standefer as his agent to carry the slaves to Mississippi in 1823. Jesse Standefer resided in Madison Co, Ala.
Madison Co, AL Chancery Records; Book C; p. 198 Original Bill filed April 6, 1832. Mary A Steelman by her next friend Jesse Standifer vs. William Steelman. Oratrix is a daughter of said Jesse Standifer, and in 1818 was married to William Steelman. They resided in Madison County about ten years and had four children, when he left her, went to New Orleans, and to Texas. "King providence withdrew from the scene of affliction two of the unfortunate offspring." Oratrix has been a resident of this county about 19 years. (Mary is found on the 1850 Williamson Co, TX living with Caroline and James Standefer. She is insane.) Will probated October 6, 1834; written January 23, 1827.
Children of Capt. Jessee Standifer and Elizabeth Houghton:
a. Susan5 Heard Standifer, (JESSE4 , ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1) b. September 1, 1800, Green Co., GA; d. Abt 1827, Madison co., AL; m. John Eustis, January 29, 1821, Madison Co., AL
b. Mary5 "Polly" Alexander Standifer, (JESSE4 , ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1) b. July 12, 1802, Green Co., GA; d. Williamson Co., TX; m. William Steelman, February 28, 1818, Madison Co., AL. Shewas nicknamed Polly. Her father, Jesse, filed suit against William Steelman who went to New Orleans and Texas. They were divorced 6 Apr 1832 Madison Co,AL. She later went to Williamson Co, TX with her sister Caroline where she appears on the 1850 census as insane. (See above).
c. James5 Howton Standifer, (JESSE4 , ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1)b.January 6, 1804, Green Co., GA; m. 1. Sophia Inman, May 4,1826, Madison Co., AL; m. 2. Mary Jane Walker, July 4, 1833, Limestone Co., AL.
d. Elizabeth5 Fowler Standifer, (JESSE4 , ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1)b. January 27, 1805, Green Co., GA; m. Alfred Marshall February 7, 1825, Madison Co., AL
e. Caroline5 Randle Standifer, (JESSE4 , ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1)b. May 3, 1807, Green Co., GA; d. April 19, 1888, Williamson Co., TX; m.1.Joseph W. Elam, before 1823; m. 2. James Stewart Standefer, February 11, 1832, Madison Co., AL. (James Stewart Standefer was the illegitimate son of Israel Standiford). From: Monroe Co., MS Deed Book 5; p. 207: James Standifer and wife; Caroline Standifer of Bledsoe Co., TN and Burrell Standifer of Monroe Co., MS, January 18, 1833.
f. Jessie5 Thomas Standifer, (JESSE4 , ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1)b.June 19, 1809, Madison Co., AL
g. William5 Skelton Standifer, (JESSE4 , ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1)b. November 29, 1810, Madison Co., AL; d. June 15, 1859, Hinds Co., MS; m. Frances Humphries Johnson, January 5, 1835, Madison Co., AL.
h. Julia5 Ann Standifer, (JESSE4 , ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1) b. December 18, 1812, Madison Co., AL; d. December 21, 1886; m. Byrd Owens, February 11, 1832, Limestone Co., AL; m. 2nd Unknown McCullough.
i. Harriet5 Houghton Standifer, (JESSE4 , ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1)b. January 8, 1814, Madison Co., AL; d. 1816
j. Abraham5 Heard Standifer, (JESSE4 , ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1)b. July 7, 1815; d. abt 1843 AL. Wife UNKNOWN. From: Sumter Co., AL Will Book 1; p. 19: Abraham's Will was dated June 12, 1842 and probated February 14, 1843. Nephew Robert Henry and niece Valine Malvina inherited his estate. They are the children of James Howton and Mary Jane Walker Standefer. (This Abraham Heard Standifer was not the Abraham married to Margaret Johnson. - See Samuel Standefer's genealogy)
3. John4 Standifer, (ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1 )b. abt 1771, Pittsylvania Co., VA. Notes: Birth: TSDAR Roster, Vol. IV; R-V; p. 1996, Application of Ona Mae Reeves Peters Smithe; NSDAR #527533.
4. Skelton4 Standifer, (ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1 )b. April 12, 1772, Pittsylvania Co., VA; d. 1825, Madison Co., AL. He married (1) Elizabeth Thornberry; (2) Lydia Echols May 5, 1809, Putnam Co., GA.
5. Martha4 "Polly" Standefer, (ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1 )b. January 28, 1775, Pittsylvania Co., VA; d. December 23, 1817; m. William Johnston, April 14, 1801, Knox Co. TN.
6. Abraham4 Heard Standifer, (ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1 ) b. 1777, Henry Co., VA; d. Abt April, 1841, Washington Co., AR. He married Esther (MNU)
7. Israel4 M. Standefer, JR., (ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1 ) b. November 8, 1781, Henry Co., VA; d. October 28, 1852, Burleson Co., TX. OTHER NOTES: Israel Standefer had two mistresses: Evie Hasler and Katherine Stewart. He had a child by each lady. From: Whitley, Tennessee Genealogical Records, p. 133, shows Israel petitioned the state "regarding the changing of the names of his two illegitimate children, Polly Hasler, born to Evie Hasler, and James Stewart, born to Katherine Stewart". They were born at the time he was in Greene County, GA.
Israel M. Standefer married Naomi Standefer January 12, 1815 in Knox Co., TN. She was the daughter of William Standefer and Jemima Jones. They were first cousins.Israel was honored by the State of Texas when his name was engraved in the Granite Façade of the Texas Memorial Museum in Houston, Texas.
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Child of Israel M. Standefer and Eva Hasler:
Polly Hasler Standefer, b. January 7, 1807
Child of Israel M. Standefer and Katherine Steward:
James Steward (Stewart) Standefer, b. April 22, 1807, Green County, AL; d. December 21, 1886, Williamson County, TX; m. Caroline Randall Standefer on February 11, 1832, Madison Co., AL.
Children of Israel M. Standefer and Naomi Standefer are:
a. Jemima5 Standefer, (ISRAEL4 ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1 ) b. March 5, 1817, TN
b. Abraham5 Porter Standefer, (ISRAEL4 ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1 ) b. March 23, 1819, Sequatchie Co., TN
c. John5 Standefer, (ISRAEL4 ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1 ) b. 1820, AL
d. Naomi5 Standefer, (ISRAEL4 ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1 )b. August 3, 1825, TN; m. 1 Robert Farrell; m. 2 Thomas A. Mayes
e. Susannah5 Standefer, (ISRAEL4 ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1 ) b. May 3, 1831, Bledsoe Co., TN; d. October 16, 1891; m. Reuben W. Gray, November 20, 1855, McLennan Co., TX
f. Nancy5 Lamb Standefer, (ISRAEL4 ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1 ) b. April 1, 1833; Bledsoe Co., TN
g. Israel5 Skelton Standefer, (ISRAEL4 ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1 ) b. October 22, 1834, Madison Co., AL; d. June 13, 1913, McCullough Co, TX; m. 1. Charlotte Hedgefeth, October 22, 1861, Coryell Co., TX; m. 2 Elizabeth Frances Conover, January 14, 1874, TX.
8. William4 Heard/Harrison Standifer, (ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1 )b. October 15, 1786, Henry Co., VA; d. August 25, 1861, Cherokee Co., AL.
CLICK HERE FOR WILLIAM'S FAMILY GENEALOGY.
9. Stephen4 Standefer,
(ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1)b. November 28, 1788, VA; d. January 15, 1821, AL. He served on a jury in Huntsville, AL on January 10, 1810.10. Susannah4 Standifer,
(ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1 )b. April 15, 1791; d. Bef. 1822, Madison Co., AL11. Samuel4 Standifer,
(ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1 ) Named in his father's Will. Samuel was born March 13, 1777 and died June 13, 1840 in Greene Co., IL.CLICK HERE TO VIEW SAMUEL'S GENEALOGY
12. James Israel Standifer,
(ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1) .b. September 10, 1779 Henry Co., VA; d. August 20, 1837, Kingston, Roane Co., TN; m. Martha "Patsy" Standifer, b. January 19, 1783 Henry Co., VA; d. TN on February 2, 1801 in Knox Co., TN. She was the daughter of William and Jemima Jones Standifer.CLICK HERE TO VIEW JAMES ISRAEL'S GENEALOGY
Children of Israel Standiford and Phoebe Frost:
13. Joshua4 Standifer, (ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1 )d. June 1810
14. Thomas4 Frost Standifer, (ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1 ) b. March 28, 1799, Knox Co., TN; d. Bef. December 12, 1834, Madison Co., AL; m. Rebecca Spence, February 09, 1825, Madison Co., AL.
15. John4 Standifer, (ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1 )b. July 5, 1801, Bledsoe Co., TN
16. Micajah4 Jackson Standifer, (ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1 )b. June 1, 1804, Bledsoe Co., TN; d. Bef. August 19, 1835, Madison Co., AL. He married Sarah S. (MNU)
17. Elijah4 Standifer, (ISRAEL3, JAMES2, JOHN 1 )b. November 30, 1806, Bledsoe Co., TN in Bledsoe Co, TN. He married Elizabeth Schrimpsher (Mrs.) January 24, 1845 in Monte Sano, Madison Co., AL
v. COLONEL JAMES3 STANDEFER, (JAMES2, JOHN 1), b. March 29, 1742, Balto Co, MD; m. STANDEFER(MNU).
Notes for COLONEL JAMES STANDEFER:
BIRTH: Barnes; Baltimore County Families; 1659-1759; p. 601
Judith Parks Hill; A History of Henry County Virginia; Regional Pub. Co.; 1976; p. 300; James Standefer took the oath of allegiance to the United States in January 1777.
vi. HANNAH3 STANDEFER, (JAMES2, JOHN 1), b. June 06, 1743, Baltimore Co, MD.
Notes for HANNAH STANDEFER:
BIRTH: Barnes; Baltimore County Families; 1659-1759; p. 60
vii. LUKE3 STANDEFER, (JAMES2, JOHN 1) b. January 25, 1745, Baltimore Co, MD; d. March 1834, Monroe Co, MS; m. MARY ANN PRICE, June 15, 1787, Franklin Co.VA.
Notes for LUKE STANDEFER:
BIRTH: Barnes; Baltimore County Families; 1659-1759; p. 601
MARRIAGE: Worrell; Over the Mountain Men; Their Early Court Records in Southwest Virginia; p. 30
DEATH: Family Records; Mississippi Revolutionary Soldiers; p. 284
NSDAR; DAR Patriot Index; 1966; p. 641 He served in the American Revolution in the Henry Co, VA militia; Gwathney; Historical Register of Virginians in the Revolution; Soldiers-Sailors-Marines; 1775-1783 p. 735. He is buried near Amory, Monroe Co, MS where there he has a Revolutionary marker. He came from Sequatchie Co, TN to MS. His estate was probated August 1834. It lists 8 children. (Elizabeth was deceased.)
He was a taxpayer 1782-06 in Henry Co, VA for 1 tax and 3 slaves.
1834 Aug. Term, Monroe Co., Miss., Probate Court - Estate of Luke Standefer, # 1937. Inventory given. Heirs listed: Anna, wife of Robert Waid, who resides in the State of Va.; Martha, wife of John Campbell, who lives in Va.; the unknown heirs of Elizabeth who hath departed this life, who was the wife of Isaac Standefer of the State of Ala.; Sarah, wife of Wesley Burdine of Monroe Co., State of Miss.; Keziah, wife of James McKinney, who resides in Monroe Co., State of Miss.; Judith, wife of Benjamin C. White, who resides in Monroe Co., Miss.; Charity Standefer; William P. Standefer. Mary Ann (wife) and son William P., Admrs. Lands and belongs to be sold and widow given proper dower. Final accounting May 24, 1836.
Notes for MARY ANN PRICE:
She was the daughter of Joseph Shores Price and Charity Bagwell. Mary Ann was born January 15, 1767 in Franklin Co., VA and died in 1848 in Monroe County, MS.
DEATH: Family Records; Mississippi Revolutionary Soldiers; p. 284.
Children of Luke Standefer and Mary Ann Price:
viii. ALIZANTHIANAH3
STANDEFER, (JAMES2, JOHN 1), b. March 05,
1746/47, Baltimore Co, MD; m. THOMAS HILL, VA. Notes for ALIZANTHIANAH STANDEFER: BIRTH: Barnes; Baltimore County Families; 1659-1759; p. 601 Pioneer Families of Franklin County, VA; p. 121. "The wife of Thomas Hill
was Aliana Standifer, a family name that disappeared from the county in the early
1800's." ix. WILLIAM3 STANDEFER, (JAMES2,
JOHN 1), b. March 30, 1757, Blackwater River, Halifax Co, VA; d.
June 21, 1826, Jasper, Marion Co, TN; m. JEMIMA JONES, June 24, 1779, Henry Co, VA. Notes for WILLIAM STANDEFER: BIRTH-DEATH: Mid-South Bible Records; Vol. l; p. 239; Bible of Alfred Standefer
owned by DAR, Washington, D.C. MARRIAGE: Bentley; Virginia Marriage Records; p. 278 NSDAR; DAR Patriot Index; 1966; p. 641 William served in the American Revolution
as an ensign in the Virginia militia under J. Rentfro. Douthat, James L.; Sequatchie Families; p. 97 "Isaac and William Standifer
migrated from Virginia into Sequatchie Valley at the earliest of times. Along with Amos
Griffith, who married William's daughter, these two men helped to shape the beginnings of
the valley settlement. Amos Griffith's son was William Standifer Griffith, the first white
male born in the valley." He was a taxpayer in Knox Co, TN 1799; Anderson Co, TN 1805. Notes for JEMIMA JONES: BIRTH-DEATH: Mid-South Bible Records; Vol. 1; p. 239; Bible of Alfred Standefer
owned by DAR, Washington, D. C. Her parents were Thomas and Mary Jones.
x. SARAH3 "SALLY" STANDEFER, (JAMES2, JOHN 1), b. July 20, 1758, Bristol Parish, VA and died in 1823 in Giles Co., TN; m. JOHN CLACK, November 04, 1779, Henry Co, VA.
Notes for SARAH "SALLY" STANDEFER:
BIRTH: IGI; MD and IGI; VA. She was nicknamed Sallie.
Notes for JOHN CLACK:
MARRIAGE: Virginia Marriage Records; p. 275.
John was born abt 1757 in VA and died abt 1833 in Mt. Moriah Homes, Giles Co., TN; b. Pulaski Cemetery, Giles Co., TN.
BIRTH: St. John's Parish Register; p. 105; FHL film # 0014132
He is said to have learned surveying and military tactics from George Washington.They lived in Albemarle Co, Henry Co, Washington County VA before moving to Paint Rock, Sevier Co., TN. Moved to Giles County, TN after 1812. He represented Sevier County in the constitutional convention of 1796. He was a Justice on the first Sevier County Court that convened July 4,1796. He was a Rev. War veteran. Listed on Tax list in Henry Co., VA 1782-1787.
Children of Sarah Standefer and John Clack:
1. Naomi4 Clack, (SARAH3, JAMES2, JOHN 1)
2. Frances4 "Fanny" Clack, (SARAH3, JAMES2, JOHN 1), b. abt 1780; m. Quinton Rice
3. Spencer4 D. Clack, (SARAH3, JAMES2, JOHN 1), b. abt 1783 in Henry Co., VA; d. September 20, 1854 in Giles Co., TN; m. Lucinda Williams Jones on January 19, 1818.
5.
ISRAEL2 STANDIFORD (JOHN (STANDIFORD1) was born April 12, 1720 or September 4, 1720* in Joppa, St. Johns Parish, Balto Co, MD, and died Bef. February 1794 in Orange Co, NC. He married CASSANDRA ANDERSON January 6, 1743 in Baltimore Co., MD.Click here to view Israel Standiford's lineage!
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