1. John Colvin [3388] [3388] was born about 1730 in Devonshire, England and died between Jun and Sep 1793 in Chester County, SC.

General Notes: John Colvin was born in Devonshire, England. He was granted a land grant in S. C.
on June 7, 1774 and he fought in the American Revolution
It is thought that John Colvin came to the US in the mid 1700's as the oldest of 7 brothers.
He settled in Chester Co., SC. On June 7, 1774, King George III of England made a land grant to John
Colvin for:
"Two hundred acres in Craven County on the north
side of Broad River bounding South East and South West
on John Gwinn and all other sides on vacant land."

John Colvin prepared his last will on June, 1793 and it was probated on
September 24, 1793. Thus, he would have died during that 4 month period.
His wife Hannah was alive at the time the will was made based on the fact
that John appointed her as executrix of the will. The will left his
property and slaves to his descendants.

John married Hannah Price [3389] [MRIN: 1153]. Hannah was born before 1750 and died after Jun 1793 in South Carolina.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2 M    i. John Colvin [3391] [3391] .

+ 3 M    ii. William Colvin [3390] [3390] was born in 1762 in Chester County SC and died on 15 Jul 1835 in Greene County, Alabama at age 73.

+ 4 M    iii. Nicholas Colvin [620] [620] was born in 1767 and died in 1839 at age 72.

   5 F    iv. Rhoda Colvin [3399] [3399] was born in 1771 in South Carolina and died on 18 Mar 1843 at age 72.

Rhoda married Eli Cornwell [3400] [MRIN: 1158]. Eli was born in 1766 and died on 5 Mar 1848 in South Carolina at age 82.

   6 F    v. Levicy Colvin [3401] [3401] was born in 1773 in South Carolina.

Levicy married William Cornwell [3402] [MRIN: 1159].

   7 F    vi. Charlotte Colvin [3403] [3403] was born in 1775 in South Carolina.

Charlotte married Dempsey Simpson [3404] [MRIN: 1160].

   8 F    vii. Mary Peggy Colvin [3405] [3405] was born in 1775 in South Carolina.

Mary married Jesse Simpson [3406] [MRIN: 1161]. Jesse was born in 1802 and died in 1872 at age 70.

+ 9 M    viii. Daniel Colvin [3393] [3393] was born in 1777 in Chester District, South Carolina, died on 24 Mar 1850 in Jackson Parish , Louisiana at age 73, and was buried in Katie Cemetery, Louisiana.

   10 F    ix. Sarah Colvin [3407] [3407] was born in 1777 in South Carolina.

Sarah married Benjamin Trustle [3408] [MRIN: 1162].

   11 M    x. Edward Colvin [3394] [3394] was born in 1779 in South Carolina.

Edward married Sarah Pratt [3395] [MRIN: 1156].

   12 M    xi. Thomas Colvin [3396] [3396] was born about 1781 and died in Eutaw, AL.

Thomas married Savilla Mobley [3397] [MRIN: 1157].

   13 M    xii. Talton Colvin [3398] [3398] was born about 1783 and died in Nov 1814 in New Orleans, La about age 31.

General Notes: died in the war in the Marines.

2. John Colvin [3391] [3391] (John [3388]¹).

John married Jemima Hardwick [3392] [MRIN: 1155].

The child from this marriage was:

   14 M    i. John Colvin [3447] [3447] .

John married Bluett Jackson [3448] [MRIN: 1176].

3. William Colvin [3390] [3390] (John [3388]¹) was born in 1762 in Chester County SC and died on 15 Jul 1835 in Greene County, Alabama at age 73.

General Notes: Mil Serv: Revolutionary War; DAR listing

William married Martha Feaster [3453] [MRIN: 1180], daughter of Andrew Feaster [3454], in 1783 in Eutwai, Alabama.

Children from this marriage were:

   15 M    i. Hanah Colvin [3455] [3455] was born in Chester County SC and died in Alabama.

Hanah married Elizabeth Davis [3466] [MRIN: 1183].

   16 M    ii. Long Thomas Colvin [3456] [3456] was born in Chester County SC and died in Alabama.

Long married Elizabeth Shannon [3467] [MRIN: 1184].

   17 F    iii. Susan Colvin [3457] [3457] was born in Chester County SC.

Susan married Elias Cockerill [3468] [MRIN: 1154].

   18 M    iv. John Colvin [3458] [3458] was born in Chester County SC and died in Mississippi.

John married Millie Guin [3469] [MRIN: 1168].

   19 M    v. William Colvin [3459] [3459] .

William married Carter [3470] [MRIN: 1169].

William next married Griffin [3471] [MRIN: 1170].

   20 M    vi. Edward Colvin [3460] [3460] was born in Chester County SC and died in Smith County, Texas.

Edward married Jerusha Stone [3472] [MRIN: 1185].

   21 M    vii. Bynam Colvin [3461] [3461] was born in Chester County SC and died in Alabama.

Bynam married Isabella Wallace [3473] [MRIN: 1186].

+ 22 M    viii. Andrew Feaster Colvin [3462] [3462] was born on 30 Mar 1785 in Chester County SC and died on 3 Feb 1849 in Chester County SC at age 63.

+ 23 M    ix. Martin Colvin [3463] [3463] was born on 16 Feb 1797 in Chester County SC and died on 14 Sep 1864 in Alabama at age 67.

+ 24 M    x. Jacob Colvin [3464] [3464] was born on 11 Oct 1801 in South Carolina and died on 1 Jan 1852 at age 50.

   25 M    xi. Charner Colvin [3465] [3465] was born in 1803 in Chester County SC.

Charner married Levina Coleman [3527] [MRIN: 1205]. Levina was born in 1816.

4. Nicholas Colvin [620] [620] (John [3388]¹) was born in 1767 and died in 1839 at age 72.

Nicholas married Nancy Stone [621] [MRIN: 649].

The child from this marriage was:

+ 26 F    i. Mary Ann Colvin [2] [2] was born on 17 Nov 1833 in South Carolina, died on 24 Jan 1907 at age 73, and was buried in Lebanon Presbyterian, Fairfield County, SC.

Nicholas next married Susan Elam [3449] [MRIN: 1177].

The child from this marriage was:

+ 27 F    i. Hannah Colvin [3450] [3450] was born on 3 Jun 1817 and died on 14 Nov 1853 at age 36.

9. Daniel Colvin [3393] [3393] (John [3388]¹) was born in 1777 in Chester District, South Carolina, died on 24 Mar 1850 in Jackson Parish , Louisiana at age 73, and was buried in Katie Cemetery, Louisiana.

General Notes: Daniel and his family began the long trip to Louisiana in 1807 and records indicate that he was one of the first
settlers to the Northern Louisiana area. He is noted for founding the town of Vienna just north of Ruston. It is said that
the party traveled from S.C. to Kentucky, then down the Mississippi River to Natchez, then
up the Red River to Ouachita to Old Trenton north of Western Monroe.
At the time Daniel settled at Vienna, La, it was part of Ouachita Parish.
In 1873, parts of Jackson Parish, Bienville Parish, Union Parish and
Claiborne Parishes were bontributed to form Lincoln Parish.

In the early days, Vienna was on the main East-West road in North La
and was a thriving community. When the railroad was constructed 4
miles south of vienna, business moved to be near the railroad and the
town of Ruston was formed. The community of Vienna shrank to a mere
crossroads as it is today.


In the listing of assets of Susan Huey, she included 19 black
slaves that were valued in total at $7,550 along with 520 acres of
land for a total estate value in 1840 of $10,752.

From Dill, Harry F. & William Simpson, Some Slaveholders and Their Slaves,
Union Parish, La 1839-1865, Heritage Books, Inc, Bowie, Md:

P 027 Book W, P6:
Succession of Susan Huey, Jan 1841, died 4 Oct 1840. Mentions
Husband Daniel Colvin, Sr., daughter Elizabeth Johnson, wife
of Job Johnson, and father of James Huey, deceased. Slaves:
Charity, 35, and children Rachel, 11, Burr, 9 Mos, Melinda, 7,
Sarah, 5, Jane, 3, and James 6 mos; Shadrach, 25, Alex, 23, and
Sun, a girl, 13, sold at auction to Daniel Colvin, Sr; Lucy, 16,
Sophia, 22, and Bill, 20, sold to Jeptha Colvin; Ann, 24, and
children, mary 18 mos and Ann, 2 mos sold to Daniel Colvin.


The Pleasant Grove Cemetary in Lincoln Parish includes a grave for
James Huey, b Sept 10, 1800 d Oct 23, 1874 and one for Mary Wyatt,
wife of James Huey b Dec 25, 1806 d Sep 19, 1876. This James Huey could
be Susan Huey's brother.

After Susan Huey died, Daniel married a woman named Catherine May, who
went by the name of Katy. The old home place came to be known as the
Katy place and the family cemetery became known as the Katy Cemetery--
the oldest cemetery in Lincoln Parish. To get to this cemetery, go
about 1.5 miles north of Vienna and turn right on a parish road. Go
about 1 mile and the cemetery should be in the woods out to the right.

from page 053 of the above book,
Book A, p 339
Before me, John Taylor, Parish Judge, came Daniel Colvin who
declares that, in consideration of a marriage contract about
to take place between him and Catherine May, widow of the late
William May, he has granted to said Catherine May 2 negro slaves,
Alex 25 and Sarah, 17. Dated 1 Sep 1843. Signed Daniel Colvin,
signed Catherine May [her mark "x"].

also form page 028
Book A-1, p 403
Succession of William D May, Apr 1843, died 29 Aug 1841, mentions
widow Catherine Guice May, brother John May, James F May, Henry
May, Stephen D May, Daniel May and Phillip May. Peter, "a small
negro boy," was sold to Benjamin May. Property owned in partnership
with William May, deceased, and John May, Delcey 20 and children
Margaret, 3 and Nancy 9 mos; Delphey, 25 and children, Ann, Thomas
and Sarah, all under 10; Tom, 60, his wife, Fanny, 38, Charles, 39,
Dave, 25, Henry 30 and harriet 10. Purchased by Catherine Guice May
were Simon, 40 and Charity 40.


At the Katy graveyard, there is a grave of Eliza A, wife of John Huey Jr,
born April 12, 1818, died Spet 15, 1858, aged 40 yr 5 mo 3 da. This
John Huey Jr must be related to Susan Huey.


The 1820 census for Ouachita Parish shows:
Daniel Colvin 1 M under 10
1 M 18-26
1 M 45 or over
1 F 18-26

Daniel married Susannah Huey [3409] [MRIN: 1163], daughter of James Huey [3410], about 1787 in South Carolina. Susannah was born about 1776, died on 27 Sep 1840 in Louisiana about age 64, and was buried in Katie Cemetery, Louisiana.

Children from this marriage were:

   28 M    i. Daniel Colvin Jr [3412] [3412] .

Daniel married Sara Huey [3413] [MRIN: 1165].

   29 F    ii. Susan Colvin [3414] [3414] .

   30 F    iii. Elizabeth Colvin [3416] [3416] .

Elizabeth married Job Johnson [3417] [MRIN: 1166].

+ 31 M    iv. Jeptha Colvin [3411] [3411] was born in 1794 in South Carolina and died in 1868 in Newton, Texas at age 74.

   32 F    v. Sarah Colvin [3415] [3415] was born in 1802.

Generation No. 3

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