Combs Family

Text from the Combs Family (1658-1930):

Alexander and Fanny Clendennin) Trousdale:
*Mary (Polly) Trousdale had been born 6 July 1793 in Tennessee to Alexander and Fanny (Clendennin) Trousdale. Alexander Trousdale had been born in Lancaster (now Dauphin) County, Pennsylvania on 23 June 1766 and was taken as an infant by his parents to Orange (now Alamance) County, North Carolina, the birthplace of Fannie Clendennin. The Trousdale and Clendennin properties were close to each other, and many early records show the two families sometimes working and serving side by side. Thus it was certainly likely that Alexander and **Fannie, daughter of William and Mary Clendennin, had known each other while growing up; they married in 1790 and headed west.

*A connection identified in the Combs book; Thomas Combs married Sarah Anderson, who was the sister of my ancestress, Alice (Alsey) Anderson.  Their son, Jonathan Pettit Combs, married Icyvilla Dolan, daughter of Mary (Polly) Trousdale.

**Note Added: Fannie was the widow of John Clendenin when she married Alexander Trousdale (was she also the daughter of William and Mary Clendenin?).  Alexander and Fannie were my ancestors.

A. L. Trousdale

Illinois Probate Records, 1819-1988  Gallatin Probate records 1871-1875 vol D:

Image 327

A. L. Trousdale

2 October 1874

Trousdale In The Combs Family

Trousdale in the Combs Family

CHAPTER SIX

JONATHAN PETTIT COMBS

and his in-laws, Dolan-Trousdale-CIendennin Families

Jonathan Pettit Combs, born 22 February 1806 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, was the
youngest of seven children born to Thomas-1774 and Sarah (Anderson) Combs.

1829: On 19 February 1829, Jonathan married Icyvilla Dolin/Dolan  who lived next door to him in the home of her mother Mary Jane/Polly (Trousdale) ( Dolan) (Sullenger) Patillo.  Icyvilla's very interesting family is detailed later in this chapter in the section Dolan/Trousdale/Clendennin. (Source)

Nickajack Expedition

"Maj. Ore, who had been detached...to protect the frontiers of Mero District, opportunely arrived at Nashville as the troops were concentrating for the Nickajack expedition... .

Upon the arrival of the Kentucky troops, Col. Whitley was given command of the entire force, and Col. Montgomery of the volunteers raised within the Territory."

"...[on September 7th] the army set out upon its march. It crossed the Barren Fork of Duck River near the Stone Fort, and arrived at the Tennessee on the night of the 8th. Of the individuals present at this expedition were Joseph Brown, son of Col. James Brown, whose melancholy fate is elsewhere recorded in this work; William Trousdale, afterward governor of Tennessee, and *Andrew Jackson.

Partial 1795 Map Including Nickajack (Source: LOC)

The troops having the next morning crossed the river, penetrated to the center of the town of Nickajack, a village inhabited by about 250 families. In this village the troops killed quite a number of warriors...".

*The author of the book, Life of Andrew Jackson, disputes that Jackson participated in the Nickajack expedition

Trousdale Appointed Captain In 1812

Source

A. L. Trousdale Involved

Page 416; [Image 239]

Alexander Trousdale, Second Husband Of Mary (Fannie)

Alexander Trousdale in the Descendants Of John Trousdale manuscript:

ALEXANDER TROUSDALE, s John Jr. & ____, b. Lancaster (?) Co., Pa 23 Jun 1766....m. 1st Orange Co, NC c 1790 - *Fannie Clendenin, dau John Clendenin....

*Fannie Clendenin was John Clendenin's widow (she died ca 1796)

 Estate of John Clendenin(g) stated that he died in 1787 at "Big Harpeth" in Sumner County, Tennessee.  Military Land Warrant #1803-200 for 200 acres was given to his two daughters and only heirs, Rose Brisby and Ann Martin.

CLENDENING, John - Died before 6 Apr 1786 when Mary Clendening was appointed administratrix. (Dav TN, Co Ct Min, A/119) 14 Oct 1794 Alexander Trowsdell, administrator in right of his wife, made a settlement. (Ibid B/214)
TROWSDELL, Alexander - Married before 14 Oct 1794 to Mary Clendening, widow of John Clendening, deceased. (Dav TN, Co Ct Min, B/214) 

Per [Tennessee Tidbits, 1778-1914, Vol. I, compiled by Marjorie Hood Fischer, Southern History Press]
 

Trousdale's Regiment At Fort Mitchell

The Evening Post

New York, New York

13 Sep 1836, Tue  •  Page 2

Columbus (Geo.)
September 1

Tennessee Volunteers--It is now understood that the Tennessee volunteers will all go to Florida.  It is Colonel Trousdale's regiment, now at Fort Mitchell, will move in a few days, and the other regiment on or about the 10th instant.  So it is stated by an officer in the Tennessee brigade....The last Federal Union states differently as follows:  Florida--it is stated that the services of the Tennessee has been rejected by Governor Call.

A more extensive report can be found here at Niles' Weekly Register.

Captain James Trousdale's Land

Portion Of 1817 Map Of Tennessee From The Library Of Congress

Captain James Trousdale in 1784 obtained from North Carolina a grant for 640 acres of land situated in what was then Davidson County, now Sumner County, Tennessee. This land was paid for in scrip or certificates issued by North Carolina to him for services in the war for independence. James Trousdale moved from North Carolina and settled on this tract of land in 1796. The land was then covered by a dense forest. Here he cleared land and began to cultivate the soil. But, on the 6th of November, 1801, the Legislature of Tennessee appointed commissioners to select and purchase land upon which to lay out a town to be named Gallatin, which was to be the county seat of Sumner County. The commissioners selected the farm of Captain James Trousdale, and the town of Gallatin now stands upon the old Trousdale farm. [Source]

Appointed Alex. Trousdale In 1817

Source

Trousdale And The Regulators

An excerpt from the Descendants of John Trousdale mentioned William Trousdale (son of John the elder) and the "Regulator troubles."

"In the Regulator troubles the disastrous battle on 16 May 1771 took place a few miles from his home.  He is not listed as a participant but he did refuse to take Tyrone's oath of allegiance following the rebellion."  "With John Trousdale, he petitioned Gov. Martin, who succeeded Tyrone, for clemency in the case of John Fruit, the outlawed Regulator leader."

Documenting the American South (online) has a transcript concerning the pardon of John Fruit:

Petition from inhabitants of Orange County concerning the pardon of John Fruit, Johnston, Charles; Et Al.  Volume 09, Pages 93-95  [From MS. Records in Office of Secretary of State.]

To his Excellency Josiah Martin his Majestys Captain General, Governor, Commander in Chief in and over the Province of North Carolina

The petition of Sundry of the Inhabitants of Orange County Humbly Sheweth.

That whereas John Fruit one of the out Lawed Regulators, hath ever since he came to years of Maturity behaved himself as a useful member of Society and in all things becoming a subject of great Britain, until he unfortunately fell in with that most Extraordinary set of Enthusiastick people Called Regulators... most gracious pardon and we your Humble petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray

Charles Johnston

Andrew Patterson

Robert Cate

Malcomb Baldrige

John Baldrige

Alexr Mebane

William Blackwood

Samuel Allen

Jeremiah Horton

Philip Jackson Junr

Jno Temple

Abraham Allen

William Trousdale

William Mathis

Thomas Lockhart

William Reney

Joseph Holloch

W Phillips

Alexr Mebane Junr

Robert Rea

John Hopkins

Jno Trousdale

(Etc.)

General Trousdale's Health

The home journal., March 17, 1859, Image 2
About The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?:

James W. Trousdale In Court Case

Gallatin Probate records 1871-1875 vol D:

Image 196

March 1873

James W. Trousdale, for use of widow and heirs of D. W. Strong, Dec'd

vs.

__ William P. Strong, Dec'd

Trousdales Mentioned In Orange County

From a search at Documenting The American South (University of North Carolina):

Displaying results 1 to 3 of 3.

• Petition from inhabitants of Orange County concerning fees for lawsuits against debtors (1768)
• Petition from inhabitants of Orange County concerning the pardon of John Fruit
• List of taxpayers in Orange County in 1790

An excerpt from the first petition mentioned:

"And now in Humble Confidence we Rest satisfied knowing that whatsoever appears to you to make most for the Publick good will be done and we your Humble Petitioners as in Duty Bound will ever Pray"


Alexdr Mebane
John Hennen
William Phillips
John Butler
William Jackson
William Trousdale  

William Trousdale's name was also on this petition excerpted below:

 "To his Excellency Josiah Martin his Majestys Captain General, Governor, Commander in Chief in and over the Province of North Carolina

The petition of Sundry of the Inhabitants of Orange County Humbly Sheweth.

That whereas John Fruit one of the out Lawed Regulators, hath ever since he came to years of Maturity behaved himself as a useful member of Society and in all things becoming a subject of great Britain, until he unfortunately fell in with that most Extraordinary set of Enthusiastick people Called Regulators...".

The names of John and James Trousdale were found on the list of taxpayers in Orange County in 1790.

Julius Trousdale

Confederate Veteran, Volume 7:

Julius was the son of Governor William Trousdale.  He was also my 2nd cousin 6x removed.

James Trousdale's Appointment In 1810

July 20th [1810]

Source

"The Governor appointed Willis Hargrove, James Trousdale and Joseph Mott, Captains;...in the Third Regiment of the Militia."

American Army In Mexico City

Source

William Trousdale, a Mexican War veteran, parlayed his military success into the governorship of Tennessee.  He is my 1st cousin 7x removed.

McCulloh Land To John Trousdale

The papers of Archibald D. Murphey...:

....land on the Haw River...sold to John Trowsdale....

See related material at my In Deeds blog

Obituaries Of White County, Illinois

A few of the indexed obituaries taken from Obituaries of White Co., Illinois and Other Areas of The World by Patricia Davis:


1881 Nov 10 cdc  John B. Johnson, Fremont, Ohio
1881 Dec 22 cdc  Mr. John Johnson of Manitowac, WI
1890 Apr 3 cc Alex F. Trousdale, 84 yrs, d. Paradise Valley, Calif., 9 March 1890. Services and burial Paradise Valley.  Father of Mrs. R. F. Riley, Mrs. W. H. Holt and the late W. A. Trousdale

Blackards And Trousdales

An excerpt from the Blackard Family blog:

TROUSDALE
Lincolnshire Eng
John Trousdale left Lincolnshire after English Civil War
family legend connects Blackard family

My half 4th great grand aunt, Jemima Trousdale, married William A. Blackard in White County, Illinois.