THE FLORIDIAN, 28 November 1846 (Reference:Thanks to Jim Johnson)
OBITUARY.
Died in Leon County on the 8th November 1846 ANSEL FERRELL Sr. aged 84 years 1 month and 24 days.
The deceased was a native of North Carolina. He served with the militia of that State in the revolutionary war, and was at the battles of Guilford Court House and Eutaw Springs, where he was slightly wounded. He was also at the taking of Brown's Fort in Augusta, at the capture of a house known as the Widow Mott's and of a Fort on the Congaree, and was engaged in the course of the long struggle in various other expeditions against the English and Indians. He lived through the gloomiest days of the Republic, and poured out his blood that his posterity might be free. He survived long enough to see star after star appear upon the banner of the glorious old Thirteen, and his country powerful and prosperous at home and respected abroad; and he could say with old Simeon,"Lord let they servant now depart in peace."
He was born to Cornelius Ferrell and Sarah (Sally (maiden name Ferrell), Ferrell. Cornelius father was John Ferrell.
Ancel was mentioned in his grandfather's will/ John Ferrell.
Ansel was born in Bute County, NC. It was divided into Warren & Franklin counties at the start of the Rev. war, because the citizens didn't want to live in a county named after the Duke of Bute.
Married Charity Hammons about 1783.
They had the following children;
1. Elizabeth b. 1785
2. Hutchins b. 1787 (MY GREAT-GREAT-GREAT GRANDFATHER)
3. Burton b. 1789
4. Luday b. 1792
5. S. Benjamin b. 1795
6. Jabez W. b. 1798
7. William b. 1802
8. John M. b. 30 Oct 1804 (possible twin)
9. Sarah Ann b. 30 Oct 1804 (possible twin)
10. Martha A. b. 1810
Will of ANSEL FERRELL
Thomas County, Georgia
Know all persons whom it may concern that I, Ansel Ferrell of the Sate & County of aforesaid, after paying all my just debts,for the good will and affection that I have toward my loving son, John M Ferrell, being crippled and by poor danes rendered incapable of laboring for his support,do voluntarily and freely give to my loving son, John M Ferrell, absolutely without any means of consideration, the lot of land and plantation where I now live. Also,my two Negro slaves by name, man Dick, woman Jinny, also my plantation tools, also my household and kitchen furniture, also my stock of cattle and stock of hogs to safely and peaceable hold the above described property absolutely without any manner of reservation to my beloved son John M Ferrell and his Lawful heirs to his and their only use and behoof in witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal this 7th. day of October in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty four.
Signed,Sealed and Delivered.
Ansel Ferrell ( A F )
in presence of wit;
Susan E Dickey
Shadrack E Dickey,J P
Entered this 24th May 1836
F.P.W. Atkinson Hansel R Sward,C S
Will 1: October 07, 1834, Written & Recorded Thomas Co.,GA. May 24, 1836, Probated
MY GREAT-GREAT-GREAT-GREAT GRANDFATHER~~~NB
~~Information below is about a brother of Ansel Ferrell
named Bert Ferrell~~
BURTON "Bert" FERRELL, and Adeline "Addie" Ferrell. Burton at the time of his death owned the
entire area now called "Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park." Tax records that are
located in the Florida State Archives determine this ownership. "Bert" Ferrell, a
widower after Permelia died married a second time to a much-younger woman. For their
honeymoon trip, they sailed on a ship that took them in the area of Galveston, TX.
Unfortunately, for them, a hurricane hit Galveston at the time their ship was there.
The bodies were identified by their jewelry. After Burton Ferrell's death, William W.
Causseaux was the administrator of the Ferrell property, which included Wakulla
Springs. According to records and word of mouth, the property was sold to provide
support for William's children. The Dupont Corporation later purchased the property.
Burton's brother was Ansel or Alsey Ferrell, who was a Rev. soldier, whose grave
marker in Leon County is the oldest known marker in the county. Some of the
information on Burton Ferrell was obtained through the Florida State Archives and
Magnolia Press Publication, which ran a story about Burton Ferrell and his second
wife's drowning deaths.
OBITUARY.
Died in Leon County on the 8th November 1846 ANSEL FERRELL Sr. aged 84 years 1 month and 24 days.
The deceased was a native of North Carolina. He served with the militia of that State in the revolutionary war, and was at the battles of Guilford Court House and Eutaw Springs, where he was slightly wounded. He was also at the taking of Brown's Fort in Augusta, at the capture of a house known as the Widow Mott's and of a Fort on the Congaree, and was engaged in the course of the long struggle in various other expeditions against the English and Indians. He lived through the gloomiest days of the Republic, and poured out his blood that his posterity might be free. He survived long enough to see star after star appear upon the banner of the glorious old Thirteen, and his country powerful and prosperous at home and respected abroad; and he could say with old Simeon,"Lord let they servant now depart in peace."
He was born to Cornelius Ferrell and Sarah (Sally (maiden name Ferrell), Ferrell. Cornelius father was John Ferrell.
Ancel was mentioned in his grandfather's will/ John Ferrell.
Ansel was born in Bute County, NC. It was divided into Warren & Franklin counties at the start of the Rev. war, because the citizens didn't want to live in a county named after the Duke of Bute.
Married Charity Hammons about 1783.
They had the following children;
1. Elizabeth b. 1785
2. Hutchins b. 1787 (MY GREAT-GREAT-GREAT GRANDFATHER)
3. Burton b. 1789
4. Luday b. 1792
5. S. Benjamin b. 1795
6. Jabez W. b. 1798
7. William b. 1802
8. John M. b. 30 Oct 1804 (possible twin)
9. Sarah Ann b. 30 Oct 1804 (possible twin)
10. Martha A. b. 1810
Will of ANSEL FERRELL
Thomas County, Georgia
Know all persons whom it may concern that I, Ansel Ferrell of the Sate & County of aforesaid, after paying all my just debts,for the good will and affection that I have toward my loving son, John M Ferrell, being crippled and by poor danes rendered incapable of laboring for his support,do voluntarily and freely give to my loving son, John M Ferrell, absolutely without any means of consideration, the lot of land and plantation where I now live. Also,my two Negro slaves by name, man Dick, woman Jinny, also my plantation tools, also my household and kitchen furniture, also my stock of cattle and stock of hogs to safely and peaceable hold the above described property absolutely without any manner of reservation to my beloved son John M Ferrell and his Lawful heirs to his and their only use and behoof in witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal this 7th. day of October in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty four.
Signed,Sealed and Delivered.
Ansel Ferrell ( A F )
in presence of wit;
Susan E Dickey
Shadrack E Dickey,J P
Entered this 24th May 1836
F.P.W. Atkinson Hansel R Sward,C S
Will 1: October 07, 1834, Written & Recorded Thomas Co.,GA. May 24, 1836, Probated
MY GREAT-GREAT-GREAT-GREAT GRANDFATHER~~~NB
~~Information below is about a brother of Ansel Ferrell
named Bert Ferrell~~
BURTON "Bert" FERRELL, and Adeline "Addie" Ferrell. Burton at the time of his death owned the
entire area now called "Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park." Tax records that are
located in the Florida State Archives determine this ownership. "Bert" Ferrell, a
widower after Permelia died married a second time to a much-younger woman. For their
honeymoon trip, they sailed on a ship that took them in the area of Galveston, TX.
Unfortunately, for them, a hurricane hit Galveston at the time their ship was there.
The bodies were identified by their jewelry. After Burton Ferrell's death, William W.
Causseaux was the administrator of the Ferrell property, which included Wakulla
Springs. According to records and word of mouth, the property was sold to provide
support for William's children. The Dupont Corporation later purchased the property.
Burton's brother was Ansel or Alsey Ferrell, who was a Rev. soldier, whose grave
marker in Leon County is the oldest known marker in the county. Some of the
information on Burton Ferrell was obtained through the Florida State Archives and
Magnolia Press Publication, which ran a story about Burton Ferrell and his second
wife's drowning deaths.
THE FLORIDIAN, 28 November 1846 (Reference:Thanks to Jim Johnson)
OBITUARY.
Died in Leon County on the 8th November 1846 ANSEL FERRELL Sr. aged 84 years 1 month and 24 days.
The deceased was a native of North Carolina. He served with the militia of that State in the revolutionary war, and was at the battles of Guilford Court House and Eutaw Springs, where he was slightly wounded. He was also at the taking of Brown's Fort in Augusta, at the capture of a house known as the Widow Mott's and of a Fort on the Congaree, and was engaged in the course of the long struggle in various other expeditions against the English and Indians. He lived through the gloomiest days of the Republic, and poured out his blood that his posterity might be free. He survived long enough to see star after star appear upon the banner of the glorious old Thirteen, and his country powerful and prosperous at home and respected abroad; and he could say with old Simeon,"Lord let they servant now depart in peace."
He was born to Cornelius Ferrell and Sarah (Sally (maiden name Ferrell), Ferrell. Cornelius father was John Ferrell.
Ancel was mentioned in his grandfather's will/ John Ferrell.
Ansel was born in Bute County, NC. It was divided into Warren & Franklin counties at the start of the Rev. war, because the citizens didn't want to live in a county named after the Duke of Bute.
Married Charity Hammons about 1783.
They had the following children;
1. Elizabeth b. 1785
2. Hutchins b. 1787 (MY GREAT-GREAT-GREAT GRANDFATHER)
3. Burton b. 1789
4. Luday b. 1792
5. S. Benjamin b. 1795
6. Jabez W. b. 1798
7. William b. 1802
8. John M. b. 30 Oct 1804 (possible twin)
9. Sarah Ann b. 30 Oct 1804 (possible twin)
10. Martha A. b. 1810
Will of ANSEL FERRELL
Thomas County, Georgia
Know all persons whom it may concern that I, Ansel Ferrell of the Sate & County of aforesaid, after paying all my just debts,for the good will and affection that I have toward my loving son, John M Ferrell, being crippled and by poor danes rendered incapable of laboring for his support,do voluntarily and freely give to my loving son, John M Ferrell, absolutely without any means of consideration, the lot of land and plantation where I now live. Also,my two Negro slaves by name, man Dick, woman Jinny, also my plantation tools, also my household and kitchen furniture, also my stock of cattle and stock of hogs to safely and peaceable hold the above described property absolutely without any manner of reservation to my beloved son John M Ferrell and his Lawful heirs to his and their only use and behoof in witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal this 7th. day of October in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty four.
Signed,Sealed and Delivered.
Ansel Ferrell ( A F )
in presence of wit;
Susan E Dickey
Shadrack E Dickey,J P
Entered this 24th May 1836
F.P.W. Atkinson Hansel R Sward,C S
Will 1: October 07, 1834, Written & Recorded Thomas Co.,GA. May 24, 1836, Probated
MY GREAT-GREAT-GREAT-GREAT GRANDFATHER~~~NB
~~Information below is about a brother of Ansel Ferrell
named Bert Ferrell~~
BURTON "Bert" FERRELL, and Adeline "Addie" Ferrell. Burton at the time of his death owned the
entire area now called "Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park." Tax records that are
located in the Florida State Archives determine this ownership. "Bert" Ferrell, a
widower after Permelia died married a second time to a much-younger woman. For their
honeymoon trip, they sailed on a ship that took them in the area of Galveston, TX.
Unfortunately, for them, a hurricane hit Galveston at the time their ship was there.
The bodies were identified by their jewelry. After Burton Ferrell's death, William W.
Causseaux was the administrator of the Ferrell property, which included Wakulla
Springs. According to records and word of mouth, the property was sold to provide
support for William's children. The Dupont Corporation later purchased the property.
Burton's brother was Ansel or Alsey Ferrell, who was a Rev. soldier, whose grave
marker in Leon County is the oldest known marker in the county. Some of the
information on Burton Ferrell was obtained through the Florida State Archives and
Magnolia Press Publication, which ran a story about Burton Ferrell and his second
wife's drowning deaths.
OBITUARY.
Died in Leon County on the 8th November 1846 ANSEL FERRELL Sr. aged 84 years 1 month and 24 days.
The deceased was a native of North Carolina. He served with the militia of that State in the revolutionary war, and was at the battles of Guilford Court House and Eutaw Springs, where he was slightly wounded. He was also at the taking of Brown's Fort in Augusta, at the capture of a house known as the Widow Mott's and of a Fort on the Congaree, and was engaged in the course of the long struggle in various other expeditions against the English and Indians. He lived through the gloomiest days of the Republic, and poured out his blood that his posterity might be free. He survived long enough to see star after star appear upon the banner of the glorious old Thirteen, and his country powerful and prosperous at home and respected abroad; and he could say with old Simeon,"Lord let they servant now depart in peace."
He was born to Cornelius Ferrell and Sarah (Sally (maiden name Ferrell), Ferrell. Cornelius father was John Ferrell.
Ancel was mentioned in his grandfather's will/ John Ferrell.
Ansel was born in Bute County, NC. It was divided into Warren & Franklin counties at the start of the Rev. war, because the citizens didn't want to live in a county named after the Duke of Bute.
Married Charity Hammons about 1783.
They had the following children;
1. Elizabeth b. 1785
2. Hutchins b. 1787 (MY GREAT-GREAT-GREAT GRANDFATHER)
3. Burton b. 1789
4. Luday b. 1792
5. S. Benjamin b. 1795
6. Jabez W. b. 1798
7. William b. 1802
8. John M. b. 30 Oct 1804 (possible twin)
9. Sarah Ann b. 30 Oct 1804 (possible twin)
10. Martha A. b. 1810
Will of ANSEL FERRELL
Thomas County, Georgia
Know all persons whom it may concern that I, Ansel Ferrell of the Sate & County of aforesaid, after paying all my just debts,for the good will and affection that I have toward my loving son, John M Ferrell, being crippled and by poor danes rendered incapable of laboring for his support,do voluntarily and freely give to my loving son, John M Ferrell, absolutely without any means of consideration, the lot of land and plantation where I now live. Also,my two Negro slaves by name, man Dick, woman Jinny, also my plantation tools, also my household and kitchen furniture, also my stock of cattle and stock of hogs to safely and peaceable hold the above described property absolutely without any manner of reservation to my beloved son John M Ferrell and his Lawful heirs to his and their only use and behoof in witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal this 7th. day of October in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty four.
Signed,Sealed and Delivered.
Ansel Ferrell ( A F )
in presence of wit;
Susan E Dickey
Shadrack E Dickey,J P
Entered this 24th May 1836
F.P.W. Atkinson Hansel R Sward,C S
Will 1: October 07, 1834, Written & Recorded Thomas Co.,GA. May 24, 1836, Probated
MY GREAT-GREAT-GREAT-GREAT GRANDFATHER~~~NB
~~Information below is about a brother of Ansel Ferrell
named Bert Ferrell~~
BURTON "Bert" FERRELL, and Adeline "Addie" Ferrell. Burton at the time of his death owned the
entire area now called "Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park." Tax records that are
located in the Florida State Archives determine this ownership. "Bert" Ferrell, a
widower after Permelia died married a second time to a much-younger woman. For their
honeymoon trip, they sailed on a ship that took them in the area of Galveston, TX.
Unfortunately, for them, a hurricane hit Galveston at the time their ship was there.
The bodies were identified by their jewelry. After Burton Ferrell's death, William W.
Causseaux was the administrator of the Ferrell property, which included Wakulla
Springs. According to records and word of mouth, the property was sold to provide
support for William's children. The Dupont Corporation later purchased the property.
Burton's brother was Ansel or Alsey Ferrell, who was a Rev. soldier, whose grave
marker in Leon County is the oldest known marker in the county. Some of the
information on Burton Ferrell was obtained through the Florida State Archives and
Magnolia Press Publication, which ran a story about Burton Ferrell and his second
wife's drowning deaths.
Inscription
Flat Marker placed by "Bogardo Chapter Colonial Dames of XVII Century"
