Charles Hulsey 1695 Sources

DILIGENT RESEARCHERS OF THE HULSEY FAMILY

Charles Hulsey (ca 1690) Notes. Pat Keene File.

 ...from Burl Hulsey - Jun 1995

 This information was given to me in Jun 1995 and is an addendum to The Hullsey Family that Burl wrote in 1985. According to Lou Pero, a good genealogist and publisher of the Hulsey Researcher, this Charles was born sometime before 1695, died between 1725 and 1729. His wife's name was Susanna. In 1722, this Charles was granted "85 acres of New Land in New Kent Co., VA on the E side of a mill pond lately belonging to Mrs. Alice Field, adj. Moses Wyatt, and Winslo's line, 18 Feb 1722, p177." (Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book 11). Another researcher, Joe Green writes, "By 1729, this land was apparently in Goochland Co., VA, for we then find Susannah Hulsey, widow of Charles, living among the same neighbors.

 PURCHASE OF LAND -- FIRST PART p. 177

PUIRCHASE OF LAND -- LAST PART p. 178

RECORD FOUND IN LAND OFFICE GRANTS FROM THE LIBRARY OF VIRGINIA

HENRICO COUNTY DEEDS p. 52

Land Map of Charles Hulsey's Goochland Land

 INFORMATION BY WILLIAM HULSEY 1941

Charles Hulsey II Commentary and Conclusions

 Commentary and Conclusions:

Charles II was closely associated with the John Witt family until about 1778. He and the Witt family moved to the Halifax Co. VA – Surrey Co., NE area at the same time.

Charles II was closely associated with the John Matlock family from Goochland Co., VA to Greenville Co. SC. John Matlock was a brother-in-law, marrying Nancy Witt, the sister of Hanna Witt. Charles II's land in Greenville Co. SC was adjacent to John Matlock and Charles Estes, the father of Joshua Estes who married Elizabeth Hulsey.

He was functionally illiterate but took care to record his property transactions. He apparently was careful with his assets, having sufficient funds to purchase several properties over his lifetime.

There is some variance between the location of the births of his later children and the real estate records. The place of birth of his children has been changed to reflect Charles II's residence.

From 1766 until his death in 1792, his family was closely associated with the Cherokee, living close to the Indian boundary. Both sons and grandsons formed spouseless relationships with possibly Cherokee women. (During this period ministers would not marry a Cherokee to a white person.)

Charles II is not shown as serving in the Revolutionary War but Burke Co., NC was actively raided by the Cherokee during the period. (Two of his sons, James and Jesse, are listed as serving.) Burke Co., together with the adjacent Watauga communities of now TN, served as a refuge for families from SC and GA. The threat of British Major Ferguson to pacify Burke Co. and the Watauga communities led directly to the Kings Mountain Battle. Burke Co. Militia solders fought at both Kings Mountain and Cowpens, but there is no listing of Hulsey family members at either battle.

Charles Hulsey II is shown by the DAR as a Patriot Ancestor based on his supplying the Army and his sworn Oath of Allegiance.

Information from the research done by The Hulsey, Head and Huff Families of North Georgia.

The Charles Hulsey II Migrations

 The Charles Hulsey II Migration:

1722-1762 approx: Goochland Co. VA. Age: 0-38
1760 approx.-1766: Albemarle Co. VA. Age 38-43
1766-1778: Halifax Co. VA and Surrey Co., NC. Age: 43-56
1778-1788: Burke Co. NC. Age: 56-66
1789-1792: Greenville Co. SC. Age: 66-70

The family generally stayed together during the migration of Charles Hulsey II. When one family member moved, the siblings moved at the same time or shortly thereafter. 

The Migrations:

The Albemarle Co., VA Deed Records refer to his owning land adjacent to land purchased from William Moore by Nathan Barrett on Sept. 10, 1762. This property is now within Fluvanna Co., VA., adjacent to Goochland Co.

At some point between 1760 and 1766, he moved to the Halifax Co. (later Pittsylvania Co.) area of Virginia. (Actually across the NC line in Surry Co. The boundary was indefinite when he relocated.) The Witt family and the Matlock family moved to the same area during the same period. Note: The Witt family had been resident in Halifax Co. before moving to Goochland Co.

NC, Surry Co. Tax List 1774, John Deatherage's List: Charles Hulsey, SR., Charles Hulsey, Jr. Dan River adjacent James Hulsey...
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Burke Co. NC Land Records, 1778, # 1049, p 344: Charles Haedeley (Hulsey), 200 ac., on John's River below James Jaddley's entry, both sides of River, down for complement. Entered Nov 17, 1778. warrant ordered. Transferred to Benjamin Akins. Note: This transaction may have been by Charles II or Charles III.

In 1779, a Charles Hulsey gave bond in Burke Co., NC in two court cases.

SC, Greenville Co., Dec. 17, 1791: Will of William Stone. Witness: Michael Henderson, Charles (his X mark) Hudlesly (Hulsey).

Greenville Co. Deed Records, Mar 9, 1790: Charles Hudlsley (Hulsey) bought from Thomas Lewis land in Greenville Co. SC. (Note: The acreage and price is not given in the Ancestery.com posting.)

The 1790 Census does not list Charles Hulsey II. James, Charles III, Adonjah and Adler Hulsey are listed in the 1790 Census in Greenville Co., SC under the name “Hulsea.”

SC, Greenville Co., Dec 10, 1792: Petition to State Legislature. Request to alter order regarding county courts. Signed by …, Charles Hulsey (III), Charles Hulsey, Sr. (II), Adjoniah Hulsey, Asa (Adler) Hulsey,.......

7 June, 1793, 8 June 1793, Greenville Co., SC Registry of Deeds, Book C, Page 268: From James (Junius) Hulsey, Charles Hulsey (III), Adonijah Hulsey, Jesse (Sr.) and Adler Hulsey, heirs of the late Charles Hulsey (II) (Note: The name used was “Hudlesley” in all instances.) to Michael Henderson for “50 pounds current, 100 acres more or less, formerly Granted to Charles Hulsey (II), now deceased, from Thomas Lewis on Mountain Creek of the Saluda River,” adjoining John Mattlock, Charles Estes and Michael Henderson. Witness: David Henderson, John Henderson. Signed: By above five Grantors using the name “Hudlesley” and signing “His X Mark.” Note: No mention was made of Parthenia Hulsey or Elizabeth Hulsey, the daughters of Charles Hulsey II.

Charles Hulsey II abt 1725-1792 History Sheet

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, January 28, 2009

 New Kent County Historical Marker

The Hulsey, Head and Huff Families of North Georgia.

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The Hulsey Family - Charles Hulsey II

Charles Hulsey II
Second Generation, Direct Ancestor; Born: About 1721 in Goochland, VA; Died: 1793 in Greenville Dist., SC
Married: 1752 in Goochland, VA
Hannah Witt
Born: 1730 in Halifax, Halifax Co., VA; Died: 1805 in Franklin Co., GA

Origin:
He was born about 1721-1722 to Charles Hulsey and Savannah.

His father died in 1722 or before, willing a 100 ac. tract to John Webb, apparently for the support of Charles II. His mother inherited a second tract of 85 acres, both tracts being in Goochland, VA.

Nearing her death, his mother repurchased the Charles Webb tract and deeded a total of 200 acres to Charles II “for love and affection” in 1729. “Susannah Hulsey of St James Parish, Goochland co, for love and affection, to her son Charles Hulsey, land on lower side of upper branch of Beaver Dam Creek, 200 acres with all houses, etc. Wit: John Webb, Joseph Ashlin.”

Early Life:

It is unknown where Charles II spent his minority. During his majority he was closely associated with the Webb, Witt, Matlock, Estes and Chandler families over his lifetime. His and John Webb's 200 acre property was cited as being excluded from a deed uttered on Apr. 20, 1836. (This and following real estate transactions posted on Ancestry by Stan Coker.) On May 18, 1743 he sold an undescribed property to Tucker Woodson.

His first child, James Junnius, was born of Hanna Witt in 1754. His marriage to Hannah Witt, daughter of John Witt, was recorded in the Douglas Register on Jan. 2, 1756 and his second child, Charles III, was born on July 2, 1756 according to the same Register.

The Light Of My Life

 This man was born on 11 April 1954 and God brought him into my life to protect me, love me and honor me. He has lived up to that standard and gone beyond everything I could imagine. My Daddy and Mother were very proud that I found a man such as this one. They could see his character and knew that he would take care of their baby. They were good with letting me fall into his arms now that I was leaving their guardianship. 

Hannah Witt, wife of Charles Hulsey 1725 - 1792

 Hanna Witt (1730-1805) Wife of Charles Hulsey II 

 Origin: 

 Born in Halifax, Co. FA, her father was John William Witt (1700-1732) and her mother was Lucy Littleberry (1713-1782). Many sources show Hanna Witt’s parents as John Witt (1675 1751) and Lavinia Ann (Mary) Rogers (1680-1740). Their ages preclude them from being the parents of Hanna Witt. Their son, John William Witt (1700-1782) is of the correct age and Hanna is shown as his daughter. Her Emigrant Ancestor was John Witt (1645-1715), an Englishman, who married Ann Daux 1650-1715, of English extraction. 

 Early Life: 

 Her father moved back to Goochland County near his family. Her sister, Nancy, married John Macklock near the time of her marriage in to Charles Hulsey II on Jan. 2, 1766. The two families lived close to each other until 1792 or later. 

 Later Life: 

 A person of appropriate age was shown in the 1800 Census report of Jesse Hulsey, her son, in Pendleton District, SC. 

 In 1805 she resided with her son Charles III in Franklin Co. GA. She entered the 1805 GA Land Lottery but was not one of the fortunate drawers. 

 Her exact year of death is unknown.

INFORMATION posted on Ancestry by William Huff 1941. I believe that he restored the Hulsey information in a tree on Ancestry. I messaged him a few years ago...that I was excited to find this information once again. but I never heard back from him.