John Chisum, 1732-1806, Biographical Information

In 1732, John Chisum was born in Margaret's Parish, Caroline Co., VA. His parents were John Chisum II and Eleanor Gillentine. He had several siblings.

In 1745, John attended school in Fredericksburg, VA. His home was in Sherando Valley, associated with Seivers and Harisons.

Capt. John Chisum was reportedly a woodsman, land viewer, and Army Scout (Spy). He associated many years with Valetine Sevier II, who was listed in one Virginia payroll as a 'spy'.

He married Sarah Kilpatrick in 1754. Their son, John (Red Buck) Chisum was born January 28, 1779.

John spend most of his life on the frontier.

In 1753 he was considered a 'Land Viewer', in the Augusta County frontier.

John Chisum was found on the Soldier form of the Augusta County Record in 1758. He started out as a "Private" and was a Scout with Valentine Seiver, spending much time in the woods. He was in Capt. Mosby's Company, Colonel Robert Slaughter in command.

The Tax List in 1772 show him owning two properties in Botetourt Co., VA, his address being Reid's Island.

In 1777, John Chisum and Elijah, his brother, took the Oath of Allegiance in Henry Co., VA. He assisted Gov. John Seiver organizing Washington Co., TN, comprising all of the land due west of North Carolina in 1777. He was also Justice-of-The-Peace and member of the new court listed in the earliest minutes of the Washington County Court up to 1782.

1778: Washngton Co., NC organized with boundaries co-extensiave with present day State of Tennessee. John Chisum named a Justice of Peace. First court held February 23, 1778.

1781: Visits parents in Amelia County, reciving his family inheritance, land in Prince Edard Co., VA.

After selling this land, he goes with brothers Elijah and Obadiah to Hawkins Co., TN.

1783: Visits General John Seiver at the general's home at Mount Plesant, on Nollchucky River.

1787: Appears on Hawkins Co., TN Tax List with his brother, Elijah Chisum.

1797. John Chisum, with power-of-attorney from his brother Absalom, files a suit in Davidson Co., Mero District, to obtain title to 640 acres of land on Richland Creek (afterwards designated as the Sulphur Fork of Red River) for which he had been granted preemption under the laws of North Carolina. Absalom and John mentioned as brothers in this writ.

1803. Joined his brother Elijah in Jackson Co., TN. This region would soon be organized into White Co., TN.


Capt. John Chisum died in the home of Elijah Chisum (his brother) who lived in Sparta, White Co., in 1806.


Sources
https://www.familysearch.org/service/records/storage/das-mem/patron/v2/TH-904-79922-2242-37/dist.txt?ctx=ArtCtxPublic
HISTORICAL SOUTHERN FAMILIES, Edited by Mrs. John Bennett Boddie. ADDITIONAL SOURCE: Title: John (Red Buck) Chisholm, Recipient: Carol Niven, Abbrev: Chisholm. Author: Ron Crooker Publication: 15 Feb 2001'

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https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/chism/944/

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John, Elijah James Chisum Mountain Men Who Saved the American Revolution

Deep in the Appalachian Mountains lived the Mountain Men with their families. They built a community. When the King's forces threatened the Mountain Men's way of life, the men took action.

After several defeats of General George Washington's Revolutionary Army against the well-trained and professionally outfitted British counterparts, the war for independence looked bleak of any positive outcomes. That is until October 7, 1870 at the Battle of Kings Mountain. Less than 1000 Mountain Men with their more accurate hunting long rifles and native guerilla tactics won the day against the over 1000 British forces. The day was the turning point in the American Revolution.

My kin fought on that day: Elijah James Chisum, Captain and Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) verified ancestor, and his brother my direct ancestor, John Chisum, III, Captain, is still awaiting his DAR designation.

Captain John Chisum, III
(5th Great Grandfather)
A Patriot of the American Revolution
Patriot Roster 

A short excerpt from "Hillbilly: The Real Story" tells of the mainly Scots-Irish Over mountain Men, the war of independence and the Battle of Kings Mountain during the American revolution which turned the tide of the war.

A decisive patriot victory. This episode is one of the four of the "Decisive Battles : Frontier" series. 1. Kings Mountain 2. New Orleans 3. Fallen Timbers 4. Black Hawk's War.

Primary Source: Drapper, Lyman C. King's Mountain and its heroes; The History of the Battle of King's Mountain and the Events that led to it. 1881.

1840 Revolutionary War Soldiers of White Co, TNGenWeb

Interesting information.

John

CHISAM

SC Line, sol's only heir, Nancy FISHER stated 5 Sep 1855 that he died 15 Jun 1829 in AL leaving a widow Sarah who d 30 Aug 1848 in White Co, TN. He and wife had 7 children, to wit: Nancy FISHER, John, Chisam [sic], Rachel RIDDLES, Polly PULLEN, Betsy BURNSIDES, Sarah CHISAM & Frances HATELY & all were dec'd in 1855 except Nancy FISHER. He and wife had married in Spartansburg Dist, SC in 1774. A Mary CHISAM stated in Aug 1855 that she was a widow of one of his sons & that she drew a pension as only heir of Jonathan & Margaret HARRIS. (RW Pension File R1932) See also RW Jonathan HARRIS below.

Jonathan

Harris

NC Line, applied 16 Aug 1833 White Co, TN aged 82, he lived in Rowan Co, NC at enl, was born in 1751 in Hopewell Co in East Jersey; his widow applied 4 Apr 1838 White Co TN aged 86, declared they had married in Feb 1772 in Lancaster Co, PA. He died 28 Jun 1834, and his daughter Mary CHISOM made affidavit on 24 Feb 1852 White Co TN & she stated her mother had died 24 Aug 1849 leaving only 1 child Mary "Polly" CHISOM; a copy of his will is in the file dated 25 Jun 1834 in White Co TN, naming his wife and John CHISOM whom he appointed executor & Polly CHISOM; refers to grandchildren (not named) (RW Pension File W4979) Private, North Carolina Line, $20.00 Annual Allowance $60.00 Amount Received September 30 1833 Pension Started Age 83 (1835 TN Pension Roll) See also RW John CHISUM above.

Source: TN Gen Web