compiled by Len Evans

Lott Ivey first makes his appearance in Surry Co, NC, on the 1782 tax list of Captain Gain's District . This was likely on land located on the waters of Snow and Crooked Creeks (about 4 miles NE of Danbury, present day Stokes Co, NC)".

On 16 February 1784 Joseph WINSTON was appointed to survey 240 acres of land on the Tarrarat River (now Ararat River) in Surry Co. NC for Lott IVEY. This property lay some 20miles west of the land on Snow and Crooked Creeks. About this time he also purchased land on Connerrose(Conerose) Creek in Pendleton, SC, (2 to 4 miles southwest of Walhalla, in present day Oconee Co, SC). He did not move to South Carolina at this time, as he appeared on the Surry Co, NC census for 1786. Lott likely was engaging in a little land speculation, a not uncommon addiction of the time.

In October 1787, Jesse Bump was granted Power of Attorney in Surry County to sell land belonging to Lott IVEY. If he appointed Jesse Bump to sell land in Surry County in 1787, it seems likely he left for Pendleton, SC about this time. What property was Bump selling? Unlikely to be the Tarrarat River property, as tittle doesn't seem to have been granted untill 1789. Was this the Snow and Crooked Creeks property? Was Lott living on it until 1787?

In 1789 Lott was granted 250 acres of land on the Tarrarat (Ararat) River by the state of North Carolina , but the next year he appeared on the 1790 Pendleton Co, SC Census. Did Lott ever live on the Tarrarat River property? It wasn't "granted" until 1789, the year before he shows up in the Pendleton. Is there a record for the sale of either the Snow & Crooked Creek, or the Tarrarat River land?

1790 Pendleton District SC Census

Ivey, Lott 02 03 05 00 00

2 Males >= 16 - Lott and Anderson

3 Males < 16 - Thomas, Benjamin and John

5 Females - Winnifred, Martha, Sally, Polly and Amy?

(submitted by Lisa Purdy)

On 29 Dec 1795, Lott Ivey to Jehu Ivey for F30 stg, for 106 acres on both sides of Connoross Creek, waters of Keowee River granted to Lott Ivey, 2 Dec. 1793. Recorded Bk, H, no 5, p. 105, by Peter Freneau:Esq; Secretary, Wit: Alexd, Kilpatrick, Mary Kilpatrick. Mary Kilpatrick made oath to J C Kilpatrick, J. P. , 13 Jan 1796.

An arrest warrant was issued, 9 March 1798, for Burrell Green on a charge of rape against Amy Ivy, who was said by the warrant to have been assaulted "on night of 6 March...at her own house in County of Pendleton."Witnesses to the indictment were Amy Ivy and Lot Ivy, dated April 19, 1798. The verdict was returned "not guilty". Burrell Green owned land adjacent to Lott Ivey at the time, which he sold to John Ivey in1804.

In addition to raising the question of Amy's identity, the indictment also places Lott in Pendleton County as late as March 1798, but by October both Lott and John IVEY appear on the 1798 tax list for Franklin County, GA.

"The settlement on Freeman's Creek was part of the earliest of the Indian land cessions in North Georgia. Settlers had begun entering this land before the American Revolution. A minor battle in that war was fought in the county at Broad River. American forces under the command of Elijah Clarke, who would later lead the Transoconee Expedition defeated the numerically superior British and Indian troops. The Long Swamp Treaty (October, 1782) that surrendered most of present-day Banks County was the first the Cherokee signed in Georgia. It required a cleared twenty-foot buffer between Native American land and that of the whites. However, this buffer did not stop continued white encroachment.

Lott IVEY is listed as owning a home valued at $10 dollars and had 300(more likely200) acres with no slaves. John IVEY is listed there as well with one home valued at $20 dollars, 138 acres, and no slaves, both these properties were located on Freeman's creek..

Oddly both John and Lott's deeds post date the census, but obviously refer to the same property. John IVEY purchased the 138 acres mentioned above, in a deed dated 12 February 1799 (recorded 1803). This land was on both sides of Freeman's Creek adjacent CALL, FREEMAN, and CLEVELAND. Witnesses were Mal. JONES, Moses SANDERS. Lott IVEY's deed is dated 7 June 1799 shows his purchase of 200 acres from WIATT (Wyatt) CLEVELAND on Freeman's Creek, waters of the Broad River, adjacent to James FREEMAN. Witnesses were James FREEMAN and Ann WILLIAMS.

Although Anderson IVEY and his wife Sarah were members of Grove Level Church, as were many of Lott's neighbors and inlaws, there is no record that Lott or wife Winifred were members. In 1812 Lott is living with his wife Winifred in Randolph (present day Jasper) County, GA, where he died c1812. Lott is believed to be the brother of John Ivey, and father (or brother?) of Elizabeth Ivey Meeks.

The possible children of Lott IVEY and Winnifred are as follows:

Anderson Ivie. b March 1774 m Sarah Allred, cl801. d. c 12 June 1852, Florida, Monroe, Missouri.

Sarah Allred cl 781-2, Randolph Co, NC. d April 1861, Florida, Monroe, Missouri

Martha IVEY b.c.1775 m.Green B. HILL,

Benjamin IVEY b. by 1784, m SARAH, b 1796

John IVEY, b.c.1784 m. Armine LEVERETTE (Byron). Jasper Co, GA is where Lott's son, John, marries Armine Leverette in 1810. William and Betsey Leverett were witnesses to Lott's will.

Sally IVEY b.c.1792 m. John BLACK (Byron Hill, GBH333@aol.com)

Polly IVEY b.c.1792 m. John JONES, Randolph Co(now Jasper Co), GA. 10 Jan (1810), d between 1810-12

John JONES, and grandson Russell JONES are each left 4 acres in Lott's 1812 will. Polly is apparently dead, as she is not mentioned in the will. Did she die in childbirth? Unless he was born out of wedlock, Russell was only a year or so old at the time the will was written..

The father John JONES was left the four acres of land he then occupied, while the grandson's land is described as running along the road to the corner of Jones fence, so it appears the properties were at least partially contiguous. It seems likely that John JONES would re-marry, and likely the grandfather was anxious to protect the interest of his grandson by this bequest.

Thomas (b: 1/20/1779, Va - d: 12/28/1866, Ga - m: 1/1800, Franklin

County GA, to Mary Rucker (b: 3/15/1786, Culpepper Va - d: 12/7/1864, Ga)

.....d/o: George Rucker,Sr (abt 1749,Va - abt 1815,Ga) + Katherine Ehart

(1764,Va - 1835,Ga) He was born in Virginia or North Carolina. Thomas Ivie left the Grove Level church in 1819, bought land on Mud Creek in 1821, stated in the 1820 Habersham Co Census.

Possible daughter of Lott

On March 9, 1798 there was an arrest warrant issued for Burrell GREEN for the charge of rape against Amy IVY, who was said by the warrant to have been assaulted "on night of 6 March...at her own house in County of Pendleton". Witnesses to the indictment were Amy IVY and Lot IVY, dated April 19, 1798. The verdict was returned "not guilty". My question however is, who is Amy IVY? I have been involved with the research of Lott IVEY for years and have never seen mention of her before. It should be noted that Burrell GREEN owned land adjacent to Lott IVEY at the time, which he sold to John IVEY in 1804 (Pendleton Co. SC).

"In the presence of God amen, I Lot Ivie of the county of Randolph and state of Georgia being in perfect mind and memory tho weak in body do make this my last will and testament disannulling all other Wills and Testaments -'

First -1 recommend my soul to God who gives it and my body to be decently buried, and as to my worldly goods which it has pleased God to bestow on me, I give and bequeath as follows.'

1st all my just debts to be paid. 2nd I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Winifred all my household and kitchen furniture, with all my stock of horses and cattle, sheep and hogs excepting one bed and furnitures and one cow and yearling, during her natural life, likewise the part of my lot of land where I now live to be temporary line between my son John and myself excepting four acres where John Jones now lives, likewise I give and bequeath to my son Benjamin Ivie, the half lot of land where he now lives - likewise I

give and bequeath to my son John Ivie, the part of my lot where he now lives so far as the temporary line between him and myself- Benjamin Ivie is to pay Thirty Dollars which is to equally divide between brothers and sisters excepting John, likewise John Ivie is to pay Thirty Dollars, to be divided among his brothers and sisters excepting Benjamin Likewise I give and bequeath to my daughters Sally one bed and furniture, one cow and yearling.

Likewise I give and bequeath to my grandson Russell Jones four acres of the corner of my land beginning at a Cherrytree corner running along Jonah Hatchets line to a road, thence along the road, thence along the road to the comer of Jones fence, thence to John Black's line, thence along Black's line to the beginning.'

I do constitute and appoint my wife Winifred, my son Benjamin and John Ivie to be my Lawful executors. I acknowledge this to be my last Will and Testament, this 11th day of August, 1812."

Lott Ivie

In presence of, William Leverett, Betsey Leverett, John Black.

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(Likely a brother of Lott Ivey)

John Ivey was born about 1753-55, Elizabeth in 1769 and Thomas in 1779. John had 2 females listed in the 1790 SC census. Since Elizabeth and Littleton were already married, I assume this was his wife and another daughter. I have never been able to identify either one. His wife, if that's her in 1790, died before 1817. . John married 2nd time in 1817 Franklin County to Nancy Glass. Lott was dead by then. John's son Thomas signed a deed selling a slave his "father John Ivy" willed to "my step mother" upon her death. In 1840 US Census for Lumpkin County, Georgia, Nancy Ivie is listed, living alone. In 1843 a Henry L. Sims is listed as the administrator of John Ivie's Will

Thomas Ivey - Thomas signed a deed on February 11, 1839

in Franklin Co relinquishing his right and selling " a Nigro man Dick...willed by...my Father John Ivy...to remain in possession of my Step Mother during her widowhood or lifetime....". (Lisa Purdy, Lisa.Purdy@delta-air.com)

Stephen Ivey (b. 1786 VA) - Left Franklin Co., GA area > Perry/Dallas Co., AL, > Sumter Co., AL, > an area of Washington Co., AL which later became Choctaw Co., AL

Steven is mentioned in John Ivey's will.

Stephen is in the 1850 census he was in Washington Co., AL. He was married to Mary Ann Warren in Franklin Co., GA about 1811. The childrens names and birth order are Charles J. Ivey(1813), Andrew Jackson Ivey(1815), John Anderson Ivey(1821), Littleton M. Ivey(1822), Cinthia Ivey(1824),Hugh W. Ivey(1826), Michael W. Ivey(1832), George Thomas Ivey(1835), Augustus VanBuren Ivey(1837), and Joshua Hall Ivey(1842). I also believe there was a Daniel Ivey (1829)in this family but have not found the proof yet. Family legend says there were 13 children in this family, only one of which was female. Two more sons still have to be identified.

Hugh, mentioned in will born 1793, Left Franklin Co, GA>Perry Co, Al,>Grant Parish, LA.

Able " born 1792, Left Franklin Co, GA>Perry Co, AL>Itawamba< MS.

In the name of God, Amen

I, John Ivie of the State of Georgia and county of Forsyth being weak and feeble in body but perfect in mind and memory, Thanks be given, therefore, I make and ordain this my last will and testament.

And first of all, I give and recommend my soul unto the hands of God that gave it and my boddy. I recommend and wish to be buried in a Christian like and decent manner at the discretion of my Executor.

There be touching such worldly estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me with in this life.

I give and demise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form it is my will and I do order that in the first place all my just debts and funeral charges be paid and satisfied. I give and bequeath unto my dearly beloved wife, Nancy, all my monies in hand or due me and all my land that I am entitled to and farming tools, together with all the household and kitchen furniture and all my stock, property, hogs and cattle that I have for her own property and during her natural life and it is my will that after her decease all the above named property that is left be sold and the monies arriving therefrom be applied as I shall hereafter direct.

I leave unto my beloved wife, Nancy, my Negro boy Dick during her natural life or widowhood for her own use and support. I give and bequeath unto my beloved son, Stephen, one dollar. I give and bequeath unto my beloved son, Hugh, one dollar. I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter, Nancy, one dollar. I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter, Winiford, one dollar. I give and bequeath unto my beloved son, Able, one dollar. I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter, Sussanna, one dollar. I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter, Roda, one dollar. I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter, Frances, one dollar. I give and bequeath to my beloved son, Thomas, at the death of my wife Nancy, my Negro boy Dick. And it is my will that he should have him for his own property use and benefit forever. It is my will that none of the legatees get any of the afore said mentioned estate till after the decease of my wife Nancy and then the remaining property with the exception of Dick be sold to pay off the eight just named children.

Lastly, I constitute and appoint Nancy Ivie Executor to this my last will<BR>

and testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this<BR>

24th of August 1837.

John X Ivie

Witnesses:

Samuel M. Reese

Christopher Whitmore

John H. Mashburn

James M. Black, JP.

Will recorded 30th of August

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(Possibly a daughter of Lott Ivie, or a sibling of Lott and John Ivie)

Elizabeth Ivey - married to Littleton Meeks about 1785. The finding of John Ivey's will throws into doubt that she was daughter of John. Was she the daughter of Lott, or was she a sister of John and Lott?

Rev. Littleton M.Meeks.

"After the Revolution, Littleton, his father William, and brothers Priddy, Athe, Jesse and Nacy, migrated to NC from VA where Littleton was b. 2-8-1766. Littleton and Nacy later moved to Franklin Co. where Littleton remained and became a Baptist Minister and Missionary to the Cherokee

Indians.

In Georgia he was minister at Line Bapt.Ch. 1810-1845, Nails Creek Ch. to 1836 and Grove Level Ch. 1813-1841. He helped organize other churches as well. He was president of the Sarepta Missionary Society.

He married ca. 1785 Elizabeth Ivie, dau of John Ivie. Elizabeth b.7-10-1768 VA., d.11-22-1857 bur. Old David Fam. Plot.

They had 9 children: (1) John 1783/87-1876 m. lst Elizabeth Henderson 7-23-1811; m.2nd Elizabeth Byrnes Lane1819. (2) Martha "Patsy" b.ca 1792, d. after 1850, m.Joseph Cleveland 5-2-1809. (3) Mark b. 1795, d.1891, m. 1st Ann Chambers, 2nd Mrs.S.A. Coker. (4) William Sheldon 1798-1891, m. 1st Rebecca Davis, 2nd Mary C. "Ann" (Ballew) Kellar. (5) Jesse b. ca 1800 d. after 1870, m. Sarah.(6) Susan "Sukie" b. ca.1802, d. 1840-50, m. Russell Holcomb in 1823. (7) Nacy 1806-1895, m. Eliza Chambers in 1830. (8) Littleton Jr. b. ca. 1808, d. ca. 1865, m. Frances Lucinda Brown. (9) Elizabeth 1811-1888, m. Patrick Perry.

Written by Marjorie Meeks Perine, in the Franklin County, Georgia book published by The Historical Society. (Carolyn Nogues, jnogues@HiWAAY.net)

Martha or Patsy Meeks married to Joseph Cleveland , son of Wyatt Cleveland who married to Temp[erance] Freeman and on back to Jacob Cleveland and Millie White. (La Nere Cleveland Williams) Were these the Freeman's Creek Freemans where John and Lott Ivey lived? Wyatt and Temperance Cleveland were members of the Grove Level church.