1774 - 1850 (76 years)
Generation: 1
1. | John James Cromartie was born on 28 Feb 1774 in Bladen Co, NC; died on 13 Sep 1850 in Bladen Co, NC. Notes:
Died:
VIEW WILL
Will of John Cromartie
State of North Carolina
Bladen County May 20, 1850
In the name of God "Amen"
I John Cromartie of the State and county of foresaid being of perfect mind and memory, Blessed be God first, do make this my last Will Testament in manner and form following.
I give and bequeath to my loving wife during her lifetime the use of all my lands with all the appurtenances Belonging thereto, and all the farming tools and utensils and all the household and kitchen furniture and all the cattle and sheep and hogs and four head of horses and two mules, and the poultry and one set of blacksmith tools.
I give and bequeath also the following named negroes. John, Joe, Grace, Milley, Comfort, Phoeby, Sarah, Joilian, Hardy, Lucy, Delia, Helen.
The above named negroes are to be equally divided among my children after the death of my wife except what shall be hereafter named.
I give and bequeath to my son W. J. Cromartie after the death of my wife, all my land with all the improvements therein with half the profits arising there from after my death should he furnish one half the labor that is required to make profits after my death.
I give him also after my death three negroes, Fortune, Calvin, and Caroline. Four cows, one mare named Cate, farm sheep after my wife’s death. I give him One negro named John After the death of my wife, I give to my daughter Elizabeth Kirby one negro boy named Tom and two she had given her at her marriage and mass, And cows and Bed and Bed clothes
After my death I give my daughter Jane Murphy* a negro girl named Elsy and two she had in possession named Rose and Daniel and some cows and bed and bed clothes.
I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary C. Fennel after my decease three negroes named Sam, Edith and Alexander, and four head of cattle, four head of sheep, a bed and bed clothes with child increase.
I give and bequeath to my daughter Ann Brobston ≠ two negroes named Virgil and Elsey and four head of cattle and four head of sheep and bed and bed clothes all of which she has in possession.
I give and bequeath to my daughter Harriet A. Sloan after my decease four negroes Andrew Milly and her two first born children and one bed and bed clothes and six head of cattle and four head of sheep all of which she has in possession.
I give to my daughter Ellen M. Cromartie three negroes named Isasac, Eliza, Isabel, and one bed and, bed clothes, and four head of cattle and four head of sheep with child increase.
(from blog entry by Robert Samuel "Sam" Cromartie III)
John married Anne Herrington on 19 Jul 1808. Anne (daughter of James HERRINGTON and Elizabeth MCGEE) was born on 11 Dec 1783 in Sampson Co, NC; died on 11 Nov 1873 in Bladen Co, NC. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Elizabeth CROMARTIE was born on 13 Aug 1809 in Bladen Co, NC; died on 31 Dec 1858.
- 3. Hannah Ann CROMARTIE was born on 28 Mar 1811 in Bladen Co, NC.
- 4. Ruhamah Jane CROMARTIE was born on 29 Jan 1813 in Bladen Co, NC; died on 30 Mar 1875.
- 5. Margaret Celia CROMARTIE was born on 29 Sep 1814.
- 6. Rhoda Caroline CROMARTIE was born on 16 May 1817 in Bladen Co, NC; died on 28 Jul 1825.
- 7. Mary Catherine CROMARTIE was born on 29 Nov 1819 in Bladen Co, NC.
- 8. Harriet Atwood CROMARTIE was born on 27 Mar 1822 in Bladen Co, NC; died on 29 Oct 1896.
- 9. William James Cromartie was born on 23 Apr 1824 in Bladen Co, NC; died on 05 May 1898 in Bladen Co, NC; was buried in Cromartie Cemetery, White Oak, Bladen Co, NC.
- 10. Ann Julia CROMARTIE was born on 25 Feb 1826 in Bladen Co, NC; died on 29 Mar 1826.
- 11. Ellen Moore CROMARTIE was born on 22 May 1827; died on 23 Apr 1867.
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Generation: 2
9. | William James Cromartie (1.John1) was born on 23 Apr 1824 in Bladen Co, NC; died on 05 May 1898 in Bladen Co, NC; was buried in Cromartie Cemetery, White Oak, Bladen Co, NC. William married Mary Douglas Sloan on 14 May 1862. Mary was born on 08 Mar 1843 in NC; died on 14 Mar 1900. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 12. John David Cromartie was born on 09 Mar 1864 in Bladen Co, NC; died on 14 Mar 1900; was buried in Cromartie Cemetery, White Oak, Bladen Co, NC.
- 13. William Douglas Cromartie was born in Oct 1866 in Bladen Co, NC; died in 1954; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Gainesville, Alachua Co, FL.
- 14. George Sloan Cromartie was born on 15 Oct 1867 in Bladen Co, NC; died on 24 Jan 1934 in Duval Co, FL; was buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval Co, FL.
- 15. Dr. Robert Samuel Cromartie was born on 28 Nov 1869 in Bladen Co, NC; died on 13 Jun 1965 in Chapel Hill Township, Orange Co, NC; was buried in Elizabethtown City Cemetery, Elizabethtown, Bladen Co, NC.
- 16. Anna Mary Cromartie was born on 13 Jan 1872 in Bladen Co, NC; died on 29 Mar 1956 in Elizabethtown, Bladen Co, NC; was buried in John T. Council Cemetery, White Oak, Bladen Co, NC.
- 17. Frank Cromartie was born on 08 Mar 1874 in Bladen Co, NC; died on 02 Mar 1876; was buried in Cromartie Cemetery, White Oak, Bladen Co, NC.
- 18. Katherine Bryan Cromartie was born on 12 Dec 1877 in Bladen Co, NC; died on 23 Jan 1904; was buried in Cromartie Cemetery, White Oak, Bladen Co, NC.
- 19. Dickson Sloan Cromartie was born on 6 Mar 1880 in Bladen Co, NC; died on 20 Sep 1949 in Marion Co, FL; was buried in Millwood Cemetery, Millwood, Marion Co, FL.
- 20. Elizabeth K. Cromartie was born on 25 Jan 1883 in Bladen Co, NC; died on 28 Oct 1970 in FL; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Gainesville, Alachua Co, FL.
- 21. Alexander Doane Cromartie was born on 3 Feb 1885 in Bladen Co, NC; died on 4 Jul 1973; was buried in Cromartie Cemetery, White Oak, Bladen Co, NC.
- 22. Benjamin James Cromartie was born on 15 Sep 1886 in Sampson Co, NC; died on 4 Nov 1957 in Chapel Hill Township, Orange Co, NC; was buried in Cromartie Cemetery, White Oak, Bladen Co, NC.
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Generation: 3
12. | John David Cromartie (9.William2, 1.John1) was born on 09 Mar 1864 in Bladen Co, NC; died on 14 Mar 1900; was buried in Cromartie Cemetery, White Oak, Bladen Co, NC. |
14. | George Sloan Cromartie (9.William2, 1.John1) was born on 15 Oct 1867 in Bladen Co, NC; died on 24 Jan 1934 in Duval Co, FL; was buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval Co, FL. George married Sarah Jane Dykes. Sarah was born on 3 Dec 1882 in FL; died in 1977 in Duval Co, FL; was buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval Co, FL. [Group Sheet]
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15. | Dr. Robert Samuel Cromartie (9.William2, 1.John1) was born on 28 Nov 1869 in Bladen Co, NC; died on 13 Jun 1965 in Chapel Hill Township, Orange Co, NC; was buried in Elizabethtown City Cemetery, Elizabethtown, Bladen Co, NC. Robert married Janie Victoria Cromartie. [Group Sheet]
Robert married Mary Blanche Jester in 1906. Mary (daughter of Capt. Charles and Lois Swott) was born on 29 Sep 1882 in Suffolk, Suffolk City Co, VA; died on 18 Sep 1955 in Elizabethtown, Bladen Co, NC; was buried in Elizabethtown City Cemetery, Elizabethtown, Bladen Co, NC. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 30. Mary Blanche Cromartie was born on 25 Jul 1907 in Bladen Co, NC; died in 1990; was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery, Chapel Hill, Orange Co, NC.
- 31. Robert Samuel Cromartie, Jr.
- 32. Ruth Herrington Cromartie
- 33. Dr. William James Cromartie was born on 19 May 1913 in Bladen Co, NC; died on 28 Jan 2013 in Chapel Hill Township, Orange Co, NC.
- 34. Lois Virginia Cromartie was born on 3 Dec 1915 in Bladen Co, NC; died on 10 Feb 2005 in NC; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Orangeburg, Orangeburg Co, SC.
- 35. Anne Cromartie
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16. | Anna Mary Cromartie (9.William2, 1.John1) was born on 13 Jan 1872 in Bladen Co, NC; died on 29 Mar 1956 in Elizabethtown, Bladen Co, NC; was buried in John T. Council Cemetery, White Oak, Bladen Co, NC. Notes:
Information from Robert Samuel Cromartie, MD (1869-1965)
The following information was found in a book that was in the possession of Robert Samuel Cromartie III. The book included information saved by his grandfather on his family. Much of the information is from the obituary of Annie Cromartie Council.
Graduated from Agnes Scott College, Atlanta, George, and after completing her education, she came back to Bladen to teach in the public schools. In early womanhood she was wed to Alexander McAllister Council, thus uniting two of the county's most prominent pioneer.
The obituary read as follows: "She was formerly a member of the Battle of Elizabethtown Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, releasing her membership when she was physically unable to attend the meetings.
Mrs. Council was a woman of the highest type of Christian character, and one of the best loved women in the county.
Keenly interested in every movement for the public good, she worked faithfully in the church and civic affairs.
A devoted wife and mother, a true and loyal friend, a consecrated Christian, she embodied the highest type of womanhood, and her memory will be long be blessed in the community in which she lived.
She is survived by three daughters: Mrs. George Sloan, Wilmington; Mrs. Evelyn Stuart, Rowland; Mrs. H. Milton Chason, Elizabethtown. By four sons: John C. Council, Winston-Salem; C. C. and G. S. Council of White Oak and M-Sgt. W. J. Council, Camp Lejeune. By one sister, Miss Bessie K. Cromartie, Jacksonville, Fla. By three brothers: Dr. R. S. Cromartie, Elizabethtown; A. Doane and Ben J Cromartie of Garland, RFD; by 22 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Christian Advocate, September 20, 1956, p. 15
Mrs. Annie Mary Cromartie Council was born January 13, 1872, in Bladen County near Garland. She was married to Alex McAlister Council in 1897. She was called to her heavenly home March 29, 1956. Her funeral was conducted in Bethlehem Church at White Oak, and she was laid to rest in the family cemetery. Surviving are seven of her eight children, twenty-two grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Mrs. Council was one who will never die to those who knew her. To the community she was a constant inspiration and challenge. To her close friends she was a wonderful source of joy. To her family she was a perfect channel of devotion and loyalty. To the church she was an example of all it stands for in the expression of a human soul. To all who knew her she was a conveyor of high and enduring qualities of true culture and religion.
Mrs Council will be remembered by her pastors as one whose love for and knowledge of her church is surpassed by none. Last March, when a divine hand reached out from heaven's doors, Mrs. Annie Council grasped that hand with an inner joy and dignity that becomes one who has achieved sainthood.
A former pastor who shares with those who love her most - Willis R. Stevens.
Anna married Alexander McAllister Council. [Group Sheet]
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17. | Frank Cromartie (9.William2, 1.John1) was born on 08 Mar 1874 in Bladen Co, NC; died on 02 Mar 1876; was buried in Cromartie Cemetery, White Oak, Bladen Co, NC. |
19. | Dickson Sloan Cromartie (9.William2, 1.John1) was born on 6 Mar 1880 in Bladen Co, NC; died on 20 Sep 1949 in Marion Co, FL; was buried in Millwood Cemetery, Millwood, Marion Co, FL. Dickson married Emma McAuley. Emma was born on 21 Nov 1889; died on 21 Oct 1966 in Marion Co, FL; was buried in Millwood Cemetery, Millwood, Marion Co, FL. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 40. Virginia Sloan Cromartie was born on 11 May 1914; died on 22 Dec 2006; was buried in Millwood Cemetery, Millwood, Marion Co, FL.
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20. | Elizabeth K. Cromartie (9.William2, 1.John1) was born on 25 Jan 1883 in Bladen Co, NC; died on 28 Oct 1970 in FL; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Gainesville, Alachua Co, FL. |
21. | Alexander Doane Cromartie (9.William2, 1.John1) was born on 3 Feb 1885 in Bladen Co, NC; died on 4 Jul 1973; was buried in Cromartie Cemetery, White Oak, Bladen Co, NC. Notes:
Name:
Alexander's name is also given as Angus Alexander Doane Cromartie.
Alexander married Margaret R. Morton. Margaret was born on 18 Nov 1900; died on 17 Aug 1955; was buried in Cromartie Cemetery, White Oak, Bladen Co, NC. [Group Sheet]
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22. | Benjamin James Cromartie (9.William2, 1.John1) was born on 15 Sep 1886 in Sampson Co, NC; died on 4 Nov 1957 in Chapel Hill Township, Orange Co, NC; was buried in Cromartie Cemetery, White Oak, Bladen Co, NC. Benjamin married Rachel Billingsly. Rachel was born on 18 Nov 1889; died on 26 Jan 1961; was buried in Cromartie Cemetery, White Oak, Bladen Co, NC. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 41. Julia Elizabeth Cromartie was born on 23 Jan 1911 in NC; died on 24 Mar 1991 in Forsyth Co, NC; was buried in Cromartie Cemetery, White Oak, Bladen Co, NC.
- 42. Annie Virginia Cromartie was born on 1 Apr 1916; died on 20 Jan 2003; was buried in Cromartie Cemetery, White Oak, Bladen Co, NC.
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Generation: 4
30. | Mary Blanche Cromartie (15.Robert3, 9.William2, 1.John1) was born on 25 Jul 1907 in Bladen Co, NC; died in 1990; was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery, Chapel Hill, Orange Co, NC. Mary married Edgar Jerome Hocutt. Edgar (son of Edgar J. Hocutt and Lou Horne Petway) was born on 08 May 1906 in Washington, Beaufort Co, NC; died on 26 Sep 1943 in Lumberton, Robeson Co, NC. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 44. Edgar Jerome Hocutt, II was born on 22 Apr 1939 in Bladen Co, NC; died on 06 Nov 1967; was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery, Chapel Hill, Orange Co, NC.
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43. | Ellen CROMARTIE (24.John3, 11.Ellen2, 1.John1) Notes:
perhaps the following are typos in the text of the record from #44 page 88 Volume I, #568 page 14 Volume II:
Regarding Ellen Cromartie:
"son Major John & Frances Eliza Cromarite (Jmes, Alexander, Wililam, etc.)" (sic)
is not clear whether referring to parents or children or ?
Ellen married Christopher MONROE. [Group Sheet]
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