I48934: Martha CURTIS (ABT 1750

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Rachael Hoffpauir b. 1820 in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana

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"daughter of Capt. William Moseley, of Princess Anne County, before 1734. (Petition of William Armistead, of Elizabeth City County, and Elizabeth, his wife, for her share of her father's (Capt. William Moseley) estate, October 2, 1734. Princess Anne County records.)."

"Pr ann co. Minute Bk 3: 183 of oct 1723 states there were 2 orphans of capt
wm moseley decd. And Min Bk 4: 247 of Dec 1734 names children Wm and Elizabeth.
At least son william b. 1714/16 was born too late to be child of 1st wife of Wm
moseley b.ca. 1686. THEREFORE WM B. CA 1686 HAD A LATER WIFE than eliz Thorogood"

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"In 1851 he graduated State Military Academy at Charleston, "The Citadel". In May 1854 a few weeks before his 21st birthday, he was the only law student ever accorded an examination under the age of 21. He immediately opened a law office at Kingstree, the county seat of Williamsburg district, and entered upon the practice of his profession, which he pursued with diligence and success in the districts of Williamsburg, Marion, Darlington, Georgetown and Clarendon until January 1861, when the war destroyed his lucrative and growing business and literally closed the doors o his office for five years. In those early years of is professional life, he represented his district in the Legislature of the State during the sessions of 1858 and 1859, being the youngest member except one in the Lower House, and assistant cashier of that body. (He was the youngest to sign the Articles of SC Secession at end of 1860). Of his participation in the great strife, no sketch of his life would be complete without some mention. From the commencement until its disastrous end, he gave himself up unselfishly and wholly to the cause of the South and rendered it loyal and efficient service. His regiment experienced hard and dangerous service and was engaged in some of the most desperate and destructive conflicts of the war. The war over, he honestly and with patient submission accepted in good faith the situation. In January, 1866, he reopened his law office at Kingstree and resumed the practice of his profession. At the annual session of the Legislature for that year (under the reconstruction plan of President Johnson) he was elected district judge of Williamsburg district, but on account of the inadequacy of the salary, declined to qualify. He maintained the struggle against the adverse influences of the "reconstruction" period until weary of the unequal strife, discouraged concerning the future outlook, and having regard for the interest of his family, he sought a haven and a home for them on the Pacific coast. He arrived in California on the 24th of April, 1869, via the Isthmus of Panama, and took up his residence first in Suisun, Solano County, and opened his law office there and afterward at Fairfield, the county seat. In January 1873 he moved to Sonoma County, and took up his residence in Santa Rosa, where in three short years he was elected County Judge, and in Jan 1880 was selected for the Superior Court earning the reputation as the best Superior Court in the State. Judge Pressley is emphatically a popular man. He is always and under all circumstances courteous, genial, considerate and kind, a warm friend and a charming companion. Upon the bench he presides with grace and dignity, without severity. He is always an attentive and willing listener. He is as prompt and positive in his rulings as is consistent with due deliberation and prudent care. When the occasion calls for it, he is patient and laborious. In every walk of life his Christian faith, generous, genial temper, and courteous manner, adorn a character marked by purity of mind, truthfulness and sincerity of purpose, fidelity to principle and love and charity for men."

"For some account of my own children and myself, reference is made to a Second Volume of Family History in which I have traced the descent and given some account of the family of Julia Burckmeyer, my wife and the mother of my children. Thinking that some account of their ancestors and kindred may interest them, I have written and left the foregoing pages for my children." (I do not have nor have I seen these pages. They are probably preserved in the family)

Signed: John Gotea Presley
Santa Rosa, CA. 7th February, 1889.

pre war lawyer and member of st legislature; city atty and judge in Santa Rosa after war.

Company I, 25th Regiment, South Carolina Volunteers History site:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~scclaren/25threg.html
John Gotea Pressley, Lt. Colonel of the 25th South Carolina Infantry, is buried in an old rural cemetery at Santa Rosa, California. He was commanding officer of the 25th SCV from 1862 until he was wounded 6 May 1864 at Waltham Junction, Virginia. By profession, he was a lawyer, having graduated from the Citadel in 1851. He served as a member of South Carolina Legislature and was a signer of the South Carolina Articles of Secession.

Pressley is mentioned three times in the Official Records as as "cool, intelligent, reliable, and skillful." Upon leading his regiment on a charge against Union forces on 6 May 1864, he was hit in the upper arm and knocked down. When his men came to his aid, he ordered them "to leave me be and continue the charge." He was commended by his Brigader Commander for distinguished gallantry. Due to a new surgical procedure, he kept his wounded arm, but it was useless for the rest of his life. After the war he was obliged to emigrate away from South Carolina and removed to California where he was a lawyer and later a Superior Court Judge. Lt. Colonel Pressley was well known and respected locally.

Gravesite caretaker is Charles L Christian , Commander local SUV Camp and Docent of the Old Rural Cemetery, Santa Rosa, California.

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provided by Charles L Christian , Commander local SUV Camp and Docent of the Old Rural Cemetery, Santa Rosa, California

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"The third son of Robert of Chollerton. In 1281 a charter of Edward I granted William the right to hold a 3 day annual fair at Elsdon n the 24th, 25th and 26th of August. He is also listed as one of the benefactors of Newminster Abbey. He MAY be the father or brother of Ingram the Guardian."

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1750, 2, 7. Joseph, Henrico Co.; m in White Oak Swamp MH, Henrico Co., Susannah Woody, Hanover Co., VA.

My Southern Family

Martha CURTIS

ABT 1750 - ____

ID Number: I48934

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John J. GATEWOOD

1837 - ____

ID Number: I64855

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Jacob HARRELL

BEF 1803 - ____

ID Number: I77459

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Rachel HOFFPAUIR

1820 - ____

ID Number: I96913

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Elizabeth MOSELEY

ABT 1715 - AFT 1741

ID Number: I72092

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Col. John Gotea PRESSLEY C.S.A.

24 May 1833 - 5 Jul 1895

ID Number: I33396

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Leane PRINE

ABT 1825 - ____

ID Number: I20792

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Elizabeth SENN

ABT 1763 - 2 Jul 1845

ID Number: I100645

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Rebeckah SHACKLEFORD

1791 - AFT 1833

ID Number: I87630

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John Franklin STUBBS

24 Mar 1893 - 22 Mar 1974

ID Number: I39651

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WILLIAM UMFREVILLE of Elsdon

____ - AFT 1281

ID Number: I56171

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Thomas Linnaeus WATKINS

20 Oct 1821 - 24 Sep 1823

ID Number: I31026

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Susannah WOODY

ABT 1730 - ____

ID Number: I81375

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