John H Mashburn was born in 1804 in North CarolinaG.¹

John H Mashburn married Catherine Twiggs, daughter of Timothy Twiggs and Joicy Willis, on 29 October 1821 in Burke County, North CarolinaG.²

John H Mashburn was the Bondsman for the marriage bond of Elisha Mashburn and Joicy Willis on 15 November 1821 in Burke County, North CarolinaG. William F McKee was the Witness.³

John H Mashburn was enumerated on 30 September 1850 as head of household on the 1850 U. S. census for District 31, Forsyth County, GeorgiaG, as J H Mashburn, 46 years old, birthplace of North Carolina, occupation of Clergyman, value of real property $1000. Also enumerated in the household were Joicy Willis, Catherine Twiggs, John W Mashburn, Jane K Mashburn, Robert F Mashburn, and David W Twiggs.¹

Susannah Stonecypher was born on 15 August 1790 in Franklin County, GeorgiaG.¹ She was the daughter of John Henry Stonecypher and Nancy Curtis.²

A Marriage License was granted to Susannah Stonecypher and William Nix on 23 November 1808 in Franklin County, GeorgiaG.³

Susannah Stonecypher married William Nix, son of John Nix and Sarah Winters, on 3 September 1809 in Franklin County, GeorgiaG.³

On 29 October 1850 Susannah Stonecypher was enumerated in the household of William Nix on the 1850 U. S. census for Habersham County, GeorgiaG, as Susannah Nix, 59 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Fannie Farlene Nix, Malinda Nix, William Carr Nix, and A J Sutton.⁴

On 15 March 1852 Susannah Stonecypher and William Nix received $770 from the estate of John Henry Stonecypher.⁵

On 23 July 1860 Susannah Stonecypher was enumerated in the household of William Nix on the 1860 U. S. census for White County, GeorgiaG, as Susan Nix, 70 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Could not read or write.⁶

Susannah Stonecypher died about 1870 in White County, GeorgiaG.¹

John W Mashburn was born in 1833 in GeorgiaG.¹ He was the son of John H Mashburn and Catherine Twiggs.¹

On 30 September 1850 John W Mashburn was enumerated in the household of John H Mashburn on the 1850 U. S. census for District 31, Forsyth County, GeorgiaG, as John W Mashburn, 17 years old, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Farmer. Attended school within the year. Also enumerated in the household were Joicy Willis, Catherine Twiggs, Jane K Mashburn, Robert F Mashburn, and David W Twiggs.¹

Jane K Mashburn was born in 1837 in GeorgiaG.¹ She was the daughter of John H Mashburn and Catherine Twiggs.¹

On 30 September 1850 Jane K Mashburn was enumerated in the household of John H Mashburn on the 1850 U. S. census for District 31, Forsyth County, GeorgiaG, as Jane K Mashburn, 13 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Attended school within the year. Also enumerated in the household were Joicy Willis, Catherine Twiggs, John W Mashburn, Robert F Mashburn, and David W Twiggs.¹

Robert F Mashburn was born in 1841.¹ He was the son of John H Mashburn and Catherine Twiggs.¹

On 30 September 1850 Robert F Mashburn was enumerated in the household of John H Mashburn on the 1850 U. S. census for District 31, Forsyth County, GeorgiaG, as Robb F Mashburn, 9 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Attended school within the year. Also enumerated in the household were Joicy Willis, Catherine Twiggs, John W Mashburn, Jane K Mashburn, and David W Twiggs.¹

David W Twiggs was born in 1832 in North CarolinaG.¹

On 30 September 1850 David W Twiggs was enumerated in the household of John H Mashburn on the 1850 U. S. census for District 31, Forsyth County, GeorgiaG, as David W Twiggs, 18 years old, birthplace of North Carolina, occupation of Farmer. Also enumerated in the household were Joicy Willis, Catherine Twiggs, John W Mashburn, Jane K Mashburn, and Robert F Mashburn.¹

A Marriage Bond was issued for Elisha Mashburn and Joicy Willis on 15 November 1821 in Burke County, North CarolinaG. John H Mashburn was the Bondsman. William F McKee was the Witness.¹

William Nix was born about 1788 in Union County, South CarolinaG.¹ He was the son of John Nix and Sarah Winters.² William Nix was also known as Gancer Nix.¹

A Marriage License was granted to William Nix and Susannah Stonecypher on 23 November 1808 in Franklin County, GeorgiaG.³

William Nix married Susannah Stonecypher, daughter of John Henry Stonecypher and Nancy Curtis, on 3 September 1809 in Franklin County, GeorgiaG.³

William Nix was enumerated during 1830 on the 1830 U. S. census for Habersham County, GeorgiaG, as head of family Wm Nix. Enumerated in this family were: 3 Free white males 15 to 20 years old, 1 Free white males 40 to 50 years old, 2 Free white females under 5 years old, 1 Free white females 5 to 10 years old, 3 Free white females 10 to 15 years old, 1 Free white females 30 to 40 years old, 11 Total Persons.⁴

William Nix was enumerated during 1840 on the 1840 U. S. census for Mount Yonah, Habersham County, GeorgiaG, as head of family William Nix. Enumerated in this family were: 1 Free white persons, males, at least 5 and under 10 years old, 1 Free white persons, males, at least 50 and under 60 years old, 2 Free white persons, females, at least 10 and under 15 years old, 1 Free white persons, females, at least 15 and under 20 years old, 1 Free white persons, females, at least 20 and under 30 years old, 1 Free white persons, females, at least 50 and under 60 years old, 7 Total Persons, 2 Persons employed in Argriculture, 2 Persons over 20 years unable to read and write.⁵

William Nix was enumerated on 29 October 1850 as head of household on the 1850 U. S. census for Habersham County, GeorgiaG, as Wm Nix, 62 years old, birthplace of South Carolina, occupation of Farmer, value of real property $2200. Also enumerated in the household were Susannah Stonecypher, Fannie Farlene Nix, Malinda Nix, William Carr Nix, and A J Sutton.⁶

On 15 March 1852 William Nix and Susannah Stonecypher received $770 from the estate of John Henry Stonecypher.⁷

William Nix was enumerated on 23 July 1860 as head of household on the 1860 U. S. census for White County, GeorgiaG, as William A Nix, 71 years old, birthplace of South Carolina, occupation of Farmer, value of real property $3000, value of personal property $7350. Could not read or write. Also enumerated in the household were Susannah Stonecypher.⁸

William Nix died about 1870 in White County, GeorgiaG.¹

John T. Nix was born on 9 February 1811 in GeorgiaG.¹ He was the son of William Nix and Susannah Stonecypher.¹

John T. Nix married Lucinda Adams on 11 September 1834 in Lumpkin County, GeorgiaG.¹

James Nix was born in July 1812 in GeorgiaG.¹ He was the son of William Nix and Susannah Stonecypher.² James Nix was also known as Jimmy Nix.¹

James Nix married Elizabeth Collins, daughter of Thompson Collins and Celia Self, on 12 March 1834 in Habersham County, GeorgiaG.^1,3

James Nix was enumerated during 1840 on the 1840 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as head of family James Nix. Enumerated in this family were: 2 Free white persons, males, under 5 years old, 1 Free white persons, males, at least 5 and under 10 years old, 1 Free white persons, males, at least 20 and under 30 years old, 1 Free white persons, females, under 5 years old, 1 Free white persons, females, at least 20 and under 30 years old, 6 Total Persons, 1 Persons employed in Agriculture, 1 Persons over 20 years unable to read and write.⁴

James Nix was enumerated on 25 October 1850 as head of household on the 1850 U. S. census for 85th District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as James Nix, 38 years old, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Farmer, value of real property $3000. Also enumerated in the household were Elizabeth Collins, Susannah Nix, Thompson Nix, John Nix, Newton Nix, Ivan Nix, William Nix, Archibald C Nix, James B Nix, Jasper Nix, and Thomas J Nix.⁵

James Nix died on 2 October 1882, at age 70, in Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG.⁶

Jesse N Nix was born about 1813.¹ He was the son of William Nix and Susannah Stonecypher.²

Mary Nix was born about 1818 in GeorgiaG.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Nix and Susannah Stonecypher.¹ Mary Nix was also known as Polly Nix.²

Mary Nix married Archibald Collins, son of Thompson Collins and Celia Self, on 3 January 1838.¹

On 21 October 1850 Mary Nix was enumerated in the household of Archibald Collins on the 1850 U. S. census for 85th District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Mary Collins, 28 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Caroline Collins, James N Collins, Ivan Carr Collins, Celia Emiline Collins, John Pruitt Collins, Sarah Malinda Collins, Thomas F Collins, and William Collins.³

Fannie Farlene Nix was born about 1819.¹ She was the daughter of William Nix and Susannah Stonecypher.²

On 29 October 1850 Fannie Farlene Nix was enumerated in the household of William Nix on the 1850 U. S. census for Habersham County, GeorgiaG, as F Nix, 33 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Could not read or write. Also enumerated in the household were Susannah Stonecypher, Malinda Nix, William Carr Nix, and A J Sutton.³

Susannah Nix was born about 1827 in Habersham County, GeorgiaG.¹ She was the daughter of William Nix and Susannah Stonecypher.²

Malinda Nix was born about 1829 in Habersham County, GeorgiaG.¹ She was the daughter of William Nix and Susannah Stonecypher.²

On 29 October 1850 Malinda Nix was enumerated in the household of William Nix on the 1850 U. S. census for Habersham County, GeorgiaG, as M Nix, 21 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Susannah Stonecypher, Fannie Farlene Nix, William Carr Nix, and A J Sutton.³

William Carr Nix was born on 11 May 1831 in Habersham County, GeorgiaG.¹ He was the son of William Nix and Susannah Stonecypher.²

On 29 October 1850 William Carr Nix was enumerated in the household of William Nix on the 1850 U. S. census for Habersham County, GeorgiaG, as W C Nix, 19 years old, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Farmer. Also enumerated in the household were Susannah Stonecypher, Fannie Farlene Nix, Malinda Nix, and A J Sutton.³

John Nix was born on 20 May 1762.¹

John Nix married Sarah Winters about 1784.¹

John Nix was enumerated during 1830 on the 1830 U. S. census for Monroe County, MississippiG, as head of family John Nicks. Enumerated in this family were: 2 Free white males 20 to 30 years old, 1 Free white males 70 to 80 years old, 1 Free white females 70 to 80 years old, 4 Total Persons.²

John Nix died before 12 January 1833 in Monroe County, MississippiG, Wanda West Gregory in her book reproduces the list of property sold from the estate on 12 Jan 1833. John Nix had to have died before that date.³

Sarah Winters was born about 1764.¹

Sarah Winters married John Nix about 1784.¹

John Henry Stonecypher was born in 1756 in Culpeper County, VirginiaG.^1,2 He was the son of Johann Heinrich Stonecypher.³

John Henry Stonecypher stated on his Revolutionary War pension application of 3 Sep 1832 that in Wilkes Court House, Wilkes County, North CarolinaG, about 1 June 1779 he enlisted for 3 months in the North Carolina Militia under Colonel Cleveland and Captain Shepard as a Private. He served as one of the guards under Captain Gordon of some prisoners at Salisbury, North Carolina. He served three months and returned to Wilkes Court House.⁴

John Henry Stonecypher married Nancy Curtis about 1783 in Wilkes County, North CarolinaG.¹

On 1784 he moved from Wilkes County, North Carolina to Franklin County, Georgia.²

Johann Heinrich Stonecypher wrote a will on 28 December 1812. John Henry Stonecypher was bequeathed 5 schillings.⁵

John Henry Stonecypher was enumerated during 1830 on the 1830 U. S. census for Franklin County, GeorgiaG, as head of family John Stonecypher. Enumerated in this family were: 1 Free white male 20 to 30 years old, 1 Free white male 70 to 80 years old, 2 Free white females 20 to 30 years old, 1 Free white female 60 to 70 years old, 1 Slave male 24 to 36 years old, 1 Slave male 55 to 100 years old, 7 Total Persons.⁶

On 3 September 1832 in Franklin County, GeorgiaG, he gave a sworn declaration of his Revolutionary War service in North Carolina.⁴

On 15 October 1833 John Henry Stonecypher was granted a pension of $69.22 a year for his Revolutionary War service. The pension was to be paid half on the 4th of March and half on the 4th of September each year.⁷

John Henry Stonecypher was enumerated during 1840 on the 1840 U. S. census for Franklin County, GeorgiaG, as head of family John Stonecypher. Enumerated in this family were: 1 Free white persons, males, at least 20 and under 30 years old, 1 Free white persons, males, at least 80 and under 90 years old, 1 Free white persons, females, at least 30 and under 40 years old, 1 Free white persons, females, at least 70 and under 80 years old, 2 Slaves, males, under 10 years old, 1 Slaves, males, at least 24 and under 36 years old, 2 Slaves, females, under 10 years old, 1 Slaves, females, at least 36 and under 55 years old, 10 Total Persons, 2 Persons employed in Agriculture. John Stonecypher was a Pensioner for Revolutionary or other military service, age 84.⁸

John Henry Stonecypher was enumerated on 4 October 1850 as head of household on the 1850 U. S. census for District No 32, Franklin County, GeorgiaG, as John Stonecypher, 95 years old, birthplace of Viginia, occupation of None, value of real property $10,000. Also enumerated in the household were Nancy Curtis, Cathatin Hamilton, and Nancy Stonecypher.⁹

John Henry Stonecypher was enumerated on 5 October 1850 as a slave owner on the 1850 U. S. census slave schedule for District No 32, Franklin County, GeorgiaG, The slaves listed were 1 black male 45 years old, 1 black female 50 years old, 1 black female 15 years old, 1 black male 14 years old, 1 black female 13 years old, 1 black male 12 years old, 1 black male 9 years old.¹⁰

John Henry Stonecypher died on 16 December 1850, at age ~94, in Franklin County, GeorgiaG. He died intestate (without a will.)^11,12,13

John Henry Stonecypher was buried in Stonecypher Cemetery, Toccoa, Stephens County, GeorgiaG,  .¹⁴

On 27 December 1850 Judge Henry Freeman of the Court of Ordinary, Franklin County, GeorgiaG, granted temporary Letters of Administration for the estate of John Henry Stonecypher to Daniel Moseley and James Stonecypher.¹⁵

On 3 March 1851 the Court of Ordinary, Franklin County, GeorgiaG, granted permanent Letters of Administration for the estate of John Henry Stonecypher to Daniel Moseley and James Stonecypher.¹⁶

On 3 March 1851 the Court of Ordinary, Franklin County, GeorgiaG, appointed Norman R Dortch, Thomas P Williams, Robert Scott, Mathias Crawford, and David Camp to appraise the estate of John Henry Stonecypher.¹⁶

On 5 March 1851 in Franklin County, GeorgiaG, Norman R Dortch, Mathias Crawford, Robert Scott, and David Camp appraised the estate of John Henry Stonecypher. They found personal property worth $4,283.75 and a note from Elias Morris for $50.00 plus interest dated 20 April 1844 and due 1 March 1848. The slaves Denis [Enslaved], Jinny [Enslaved], Bob [Enslaved], Lucy [Enslaved], Ned [Enslaved], Harriet [Enslaved], and Lewis [Enslaved] were listed.¹⁷

On 2 December 1851 the estate of John Henry Stonecypher sold the following slaves.¹⁸

On 19 January 1852 the estate of John Henry Stonecypher paid.¹⁹

$600 to Benjamin Stonecypher.¹⁹

$600 to James Stonecypher.¹⁹

$570 to Daniel Moseley.¹⁹

$770 to Nancy Moseley, Samuel Moseley, and John Moseley through Daniel Moseley, guardian and uncle.¹⁹

$770 to Amos Hill and Elizabeth Stonecypher.¹⁹

$770 to Obadiah Waters through Daniel Moseley, attorney in fact.¹⁹

$770 to Nancy Stonecypher.¹⁹

On 18 February 1852 the estate of John Henry Stonecypher paid $520 to Moses Smith.¹⁹

On 15 March 1852 the estate of John Henry Stonecypher paid $770 to William Nix and Susannah Stonecypher.¹⁹

On 5 July 1852 at the Court of Ordinary, Franklin County, GeorgiaG, the administator Daniel Moseley of the estate of John Henry Stonecypher submitted a report on the activity to date.¹⁹

Nancy Curtis was born about 1761 in MarylandG Dyer in Steinseiffer family, Germany to America say she was born c 1760 in Virginia. The 1850 Census says c 1770 in Maryland. The grave marker indicates she was 90 when she died so I have adjusted her birth to reflect that age.^1,2,3

Nancy Curtis married John Henry Stonecypher, son of Johann Heinrich Stonecypher, about 1783 in Wilkes County, North CarolinaG.¹

On 4 October 1850 Nancy Curtis was enumerated in the household of John Henry Stonecypher on the 1850 U. S. census for District No 32, Franklin County, GeorgiaG, as Nancy Stonecypher, 80 years old, birthplace of Maryland. Also enumerated in the household were Cathatin Hamilton and Nancy Stonecypher.²

On 5 March 1851 in Franklin County, GeorgiaG, Nancy Stonecypher, widow of John Stonecypher, applied for the balance of his Revolutionary War pension from the last payment on 4 September 1850 until his death on 16 December 1850.⁴

Nancy Curtis died on 12 July 1851 in Franklin County, GeorgiaG, She was still living on 05 Mar 1851 when she applied for her husband's final pension payment. If she had been still living by 19 Jan 1852 she would have received a share of her husband's estate. That she died in Franklin county is a guess but a safe one in my opinion.^5,4,3

Nancy Curtis was buried in Stonecypher Cemetery, Toccoa, Stephens County, GeorgiaG,  .³

William Cook was born in 1785 in North CarolinaG.¹

A Marriage Bond was issued for William Cook and Susannah Hill on 27 December 1806 in Rutherford County, North CarolinaG.²

William Cook was enumerated during 1834 on the 1834 Census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as William Cook with 7 males and 9 females. This was a special State Census.³

William Cook was enumerated during 1840 on the 1840 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as head of family William Cook. Enumerated in this family were: 1 Free white persons, males, at least 5 and under 10 years old, 1 Free white persons, males, at least 20 and under 30 years old, 1 Free white persons, males, at least 50 and under 60 years old, 2 Free white persons, females, at least 10 and under 15 years old, 3 Free white persons, females, at least 15 and under 20 years old, 1 Free white persons, females, at least 20 and under 30 years old, 1 Free white persons, females, at least 50 and under 60 years old, 10 Total Persons, 4 Persons employed in Agriculture, 1 Persons over 20 years unable to read and write.⁴

William Cook was enumerated on 26 October 1850 as head of household on the 1850 U. S. census for 85th District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as William Cook, 65 years old, birthplace of North Carolina, occupation of Farmer. Also enumerated in the household were Susannah Hill, Kissiah Cook, Levina Cook, and Alfred Cook.¹

William Cook was enumerated on 31 July 1860 as head of household on the 1860 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Wm Cooke, 74 years old, birthplace of North Carolina, occupation of Farmer, value of real property $300, value of personal property $300. Also enumerated in the household were Susannah Hill and Levina Cook.⁵

William Cook was enumerated on 13 June 1870 as head of household on the 1870 U. S. census for Subdivision 126, Union County, GeorgiaG, as William Cook, 85 years old, birthplace of North Carolina, occupation of Farmer, value of real property $200, value of personal property $140. Enumerated as 21 Year or older male citizen.⁶

Susannah Hill was born in 1787 in North CarolinaG.¹

A Marriage Bond was issued for William Cook and Susannah Hill on 27 December 1806 in Rutherford County, North CarolinaG.²

On 26 October 1850 Susannah Hill was enumerated in the household of William Cook on the 1850 U. S. census for 85th District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Susannah Cook, 63 years old, birthplace of North Carolina. Also enumerated in the household were Kissiah Cook, Levina Cook, and Alfred Cook.¹

On 31 July 1860 Susannah Hill was enumerated in the household of William Cook on the 1860 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Susannah Cooke, 73 years old, birthplace of North Carolina. Also enumerated in the household were Levina Cook.³

Kissiah Cook was born in 1815 in North CarolinaG.¹ She was the daughter of William Cook and Susannah Hill.¹

On 26 October 1850 Kissiah Cook was enumerated in the household of William Cook on the 1850 U. S. census for 85th District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Kissiah Cook, 35 years old, birthplace of North Carolina. Could not read or write. Also enumerated in the household were Susannah Hill, Levina Cook, and Alfred Cook.¹

Levina Cook was born in 1829 in North CarolinaG.¹ She was the daughter of William Cook and Susannah Hill.¹

On 26 October 1850 Levina Cook was enumerated in the household of William Cook on the 1850 U. S. census for 85th District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Levina Cook, 21 years old, birthplace of North Carolina. Could not read or write. Also enumerated in the household were Susannah Hill, Kissiah Cook, and Alfred Cook.¹

On 31 July 1860 Levina Cook was enumerated in the household of William Cook on the 1860 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Lavinah Cooke, 37 years old, birthplace of North Carolina. Also enumerated in the household were Susannah Hill.²

Alfred Cook was born in 1831 in North CarolinaG.¹ He was the son of William Cook and Susannah Hill.¹

On 26 October 1850 Alfred Cook was enumerated in the household of William Cook on the 1850 U. S. census for 85th District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Alfred Cook, 19 years old, birthplace of North Carolina. Attended school within the year. Also enumerated in the household were Susannah Hill, Kissiah Cook, and Levina Cook.¹