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 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.
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.
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.
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