Michael Fleenor

1760 - 1837  (76 years)

• Name	Michael Fleenor
  Born	18 Nov 1760	Bucks County, Pennsylvania
  Gender	Male
  _UID	E296DFB1159A454D900D30D1672A14CF5B3B
  Died	3 Aug 1837	Washington County, Virginia
  Buried	Fleenor Cemetery
  Person ID	I8243	Linder-Hood
  Last Modified	20 May 2018

  
  

  Family	Sarah Linder,   b. 8 Jul 1765, Washington County, Virginia ,   d. 9 Aug 1853, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia  (Age 88 years)
  Married	10 Dec 1781	Washington County, Virginia
  _UID	79A41831BDDF6F4399D630C79F971ADC4611
  Children	1. Martha Fleenor   2. John B. Fleenor   3. Adam Fleenor,   b. 1778, Washington County, Virginia ,   d. 9 Sep 1827, Arlington, Rush County, Indiana  (Age 49 years)   4. George Counts Fleenor,   b. Abt 1785,   d. 1835  (Age ~ 50 years)   5. Isaac R. Fleenor,   b. 1790,   d. 26 Jul 1841, Pleasant Grove, Iowa  (Age 51 years)   6. Robert Fleenor   7. Levi B. Fleenor   8. Mary Polly Fleenor   9. Hiram C. Fleenor   10. Thomas W. Fleenor,   b. 1808, Washington County, Virginia ,   d. 1884, Washington County, Virginia  (Age 76 years)   11. Rachel M. Fleenor   12. Cookerly Fleenor   13. Abraham Newland Fleenor   14. Polly Fleenor,   b. Abt 1782
  Last Modified	21 May 2018 03:52:48
  Family ID	F2855	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  According to the "History of Page Co., Iowa, published in 1890, Michael was born on ship, on the passage to America ??? It also states he fought in the War of the Revolution and was wounded in the Battle of King's Mountain. He received his pay in Continental money, which was worthless. Michael left Bucks Co., PA, the place of his birth, to Berks Co., PA to Lancaster, Co., PA to Fredericks Co., Maryland . Then he moved to Washington Co., VA. His entry into Washington Co., is not documented, as he did not begin to buy land until 1782. We know that he was there, however, because of his marriage to Sarah Linder, the daughter of Anthony Linder, a German immigrant who first bought land on the North Fork in 1773 in the area of the mouth of Smith Creek and upstream; and because of his Revolutionary War pension application and affidavits that list his service in the Holston Militia. He served not only his own duty requirements, but also those of his brother-in-law, James Fulkerson (Should be John Funkhouser) and some of his brothers. He saw service at Glade Hollow Fort at Lebanon, and at Carter's Fort at Rye Cove. He went on the King's Mountain expedition, but became ill and did not participate in the actual battle. In 1979: Researcher, Harold Elmer Parrott, 1258 Colorado Street, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116, report shows: Michael Fleenor, Born November 18, 1760, died August 3, 1837 in Washington Co., VA. According to researcher Michael Meek: Michael Flinner/Fleenor served in the American Revolution as a in the western part of Virginia for 15 1/2 months, (at various times) from 1777 to 1780. On March or May 26, 1833, Michael Fleenor (Flinner) applied for a soldiers pension. His soldier certificate was 12609 under the Act of June 7, 1832. The pension was granted and he received $51.66 per annum issued on May 11, 1833. Th e total amount he received on May 11, 1833 was $129.15 at age of 77. This information came from Family Tree Maker's Report of Michael Thomas Meek, Descendant. W7288, Virginia Service, Revolution War Pension-Michael Fleenor, Sally, Richmond Agency-Soldier's Certificate 12609, $ 51.66 per annum issued 11 May 1833, Act of 7 June 1832. Sent to David Campbell, Abingdon Co., House, Virginia. Widow's Certificate 6445, $51.66 per annum issued 29 Nov. 1844 , act of 3 March 1843. Send Gov. David Campbell, Abingdon , Virginia, and widow's certificate 4695, Richmond, VA $51.66 issued 28 March 1849 from 4 March 1848. Sent to pensioner at Abingdon, VA Michael Fleenor deposed 28 March 1833 that he was born in Bucks Co., PA. From this county he was informed his father (not named) removed to Lancaster Co., PA, thence to Frederick Co., Maryland. Michael Fleenor removed to Holston and settled in country now Washington Co., VA in May 1775, and lived there ever since. His related service from summer 1777, guarding the Glen Hollow Fort on the Clinch against Indians, for two months, under St. William Blackburn and Col. Evan Shelby. In 1778 he served for three months on the same frontier and substituted for his brother, Jacob Fleenor, Ezekiel Hobbs, 20 Nov 1843, nearly 70 years, John McCullock, 71 years, James Keys, 27 Nov 1832, James Vance, 73 years, 28 Jan 1833, all of Washington Co., VA and William Snodgrass 10 Dec 1832 Sullivan Co., TN, and John Mobley, Washington Co., VA on 22 Jan 1833 deposed in behalf of claimant. All served with him in t he Revolutionary War. He also served for his future brother-in-law, John Funkhouser. (John's sister, Sarah, was married to Michael's brother, Adam.) Service was summer of 1777, two months under Lt. Wm . Blackburn, Col. Evan Shelby and three months in 1779 unde r Capt. Adam Bledsoe, Col. Evan Shelby, also Capt. Aaron Lewis. Saw two months service in 1780 under Capt. Edmondson and Lt. Willoughby, and then in the fall of 1780 he served 1 1/2 months under Col. William Campbell. He enlisted in Washington Co., VA and resided there when he applied for a pension, 26 March 1833-Claim Allowed. Aged 76 years , born in Bucks Co., PA. He died August 3, 1837, married i n Washington Co., VA 10 December 1781 to Sally Lyndar. Widow Sally Fleenor applied for a window's pension under the act of 3 March 1843 and 7 June 1844, on 21 August 1844, resident of Washington Co., VA, widow of Michael Fleenor who served in the Revolution. Had a large family of children (names not given). She signed her mark with an X. She deposed that she was married by Rev. Taylor, but no record found in the Clerk's Office. She and her husband raised a large family. Sons and daughters all provided for and portioned off by said Michael Fleenor. In his Last Will and Testament he provided for his wife, stated by David Campbell, J.P ., Mrs. Mary Mungle, 83, deposed 29 August 1844, resident of Washington Co., VA, that she was well acquainted with Sally Fleenor, they now live within two miles of each other . Sally applied for a pension 18 November 1848, act of 29 July 1848 before Abram Mongle, J.P., Washington Co., VA. This pension was abstracted by Mable Van Dyke Baer of Washington, D. C. Copied from CHEDWATO and supplement Vol. 12-1 965 by Larry Fleenor. Muster Roll Data Sheet: Person ID: NJ01984 NAME: FULKERSON, Joseph, Rank: , Regiment I NJ Div.: Support Div., Brigade: NJ Brigade, Co., Angel. Fro m Dec. 1777 to May 1778: On ROLL LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of MICHAEL FLEENOR, AUGUST 28, 1837 , WASHINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA I, Michael Fleenor, of the county of Washington and the state of Virginia being weak in body but of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make this my Last Will and Testament. Should I leave any just debts unpaid I direct my executor s to pay them as soon as possible after my decease. To my son Thomas W. Fleenor, I will and bequeath the lower end of the tract of land whereon I now live, being that portion where he now resides: The division line to commence at a Lynn and two ' hombeams' on the south side of the river and south side of the tract, and to run from thence to a hickory at the foot of the little mountain and thence in the same direction to the north line of my lands to him and his heirs forever. To my son Hiram C. Fleenor and to his heirs forever, I will and bequeath the balance of the plantation whereon I now live subject to the reservation herein after mentioned in favor of my wife Sally. In consideration of this devise I require the said Hiram to pay to my wife Sally the sum of 60 dollars annually during her natural life and at her death to pay to my executors the sum of twelve hundred dollars. To my wife Sally, I leave and bequeath during her natural life my Negro woman named China or Chane, the use and occupation of my dwelling house and garden, and also so much of fruit as she may need from the orchard on the land herein bequeath to my son Hiram. Also will and bequeath to my said wife Sally and her heirs, one half of all my household and kitchen furniture and my two horse waggon and should the sixty dollars annually herein directed to be paid her by my son Hiram be not sufficient for her support in an comfortable and easy manner, then I direct that my son Hiram shall pay her as much more as may be necessary for her support, and whatever sum he may thus pay over and above the sum of sixty dollars annually, shall be deducted out of the twelve hundred dollars to be paid at her death. My Negro slave man Tody desiring to live with my son Hiram and it being my intention that he shall be kindly treated, I will and bequeath him to my said son Hiram, and I enjoin it up on him to settle the said Tody by him and give him such indulgence as he can with propriety under the laws of the State. At the death of my wife, I will and bequeath my Negro woman slave China or Chane to my son Robert, under injunction that he will take good care of her and treat her well. The balance of my estate both real and personal, I direct to be sold by my executors on such credit they may deem proper, and the proceeds therede together with all money on hand and debts due me, to be equally divided among my children then living and the legal heirs of such of them as may be dead, the heirs of such as may be dead taking the share of their parents in equal proportions, with this exception that should my daughter Rachel Price be living at the time of this distribution, she is to receive no part of the same, but her portion is to go to her children. In this distribution each heir is to be charged with whatever amount he or she may have received from me by way of advancement and those having received least or first to be made equally divided as above mentioned. Where any conveyances are necessary for lands sold either by myself or my executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In testimony wherede I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this sixth day of July 1837. Published & Pronounced as the last Will & Testament of Michael Fleenor in presence Mark X of us. Abram Mongle Abram Nordyke At a Court held for Washington Co., the 28th day of Augus t 1837. The Last Will and Testament of Michael Fleenor deceased was exhibited in court and proved by the oath of Abram Mongle and Abram Nordyke the witnesses thereto ordered to be recorded. Robert Fleenor and Hiram Fleenor two of the executors therein named appeared in court and refused the executorship. And on the motion of David Campbell the other executor therein named who took the oath of an executor prescribed by law and entered into and acknowledged in bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars with Jacob Lynch and Robert R. Preston his securities conditioned as the law directs. A certified is therefore granted him for the probate of the said Will in due form. Teste Jacob Lynch, CC Linder and Michael Fleenor This indenture made this fifteenth day of September in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety five between A nthony Linder and his wife Mary of the Co., of Washington and State of Virginia of the one part and Michael Fleenor of the county aforesaid of the other part, Witnesseth that the said Anthony Linder and his wife Mary for and in consideration of the sum of Three hundred dollars current money to them in hand paid the receipt wherede is hereby acknowledged. Hath and by these presents doth grant bargain sell alien therede and confirm unto the said Michael Fleenor his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land containing one hundred and eight acres be the same more or less lying and being in the county aforesaid and lying on the north side of the North fork of Holstein River being part of a tract of Land granted to said Linder by Patent bearing date the twentieth day of June 1785 and of the Commonwealth the ninth and bounded as followeth, to wit: Beginning on the North bank of the River at an Elm corner to George Linder's Land and with a line of the same thence north? seventy-five degrees West one hundred and thirty one poles crossing is ?slash to a small Ash near the foot of Clinc h Mountain thence North eighty degrees East two hundred and sixteen poles along the foot of said Mountain to two poplars on a steep spur near the River bank thence___the several courses of the same two hundred and forty five poles to the Beginning with all and singular the woods, waters, water courses, commodities___and appurtenances whatsoever to the said tract of land belining or appertaining and the estate right title interest, property claim and demand of kin? the said Anthony Linder and his wife Mary their heirs of in and to the same....in law or equity, To Have and To Hold the said one hundred and eight acres of land with the appurtenances unto the said Michael Fleenor his heirs and...by those...Witness wherede the Anthony Linder and his wife Mary...name and seals the day and year... Anthony Linder Mary Linder Michael was born November 28, 1760 in Bucks Co., Pennsylvania and died and is buried at Mongle Springs in Washington Co., VA. He married Sarah "Sally" Linder, possibly around 1777. His entry into Washington Co., is not documented, as he did not begin to buy land until 1782. We know that he was there, however, because of his marriage to Sarah Linder, the daughter of Anthony Linder, a German immigrant who first bought land on the North Fork in 1774 in the area of the mouth of Smith Creek and upstream; and because of his Revolutionary War pension application and affidavits that list his service in the Holston Militia . He served not only his own duty requirements, but also those of his brother-in-law, John Funkhouser, and probably of some of his brothers. He saw service at Glade Hollow Fort at Lebanon, and at Carter's Fort at Rye Cove. He went on the King's Mountain expedition, but became ill and did not participate in the actual battle. The pattern of his earliest land purchases suggests that he came as a member of the Linder clan, which included the Newlands and the Frosts, and perhaps the Bluebaughs, Gillenwaters, Gobbles, Hawkins and Mongles. He began to buy up this extended clan's land at Fleenor's Spring. He gave the land for the already established North Fork Church, which still stands along the Great Road in the center of Michael' s land in the Alum Springs/Buffalo Ford bottoms upstream from the mouth of Smith Creek. Michael seems to have gotten much of the cash he used to make these land purchases by raising pigs in the woods, where they ate the wild chestnuts. Based on the hilly land tha t his brother, Kaspar, and his Andtes kin bought on the adjacent Smith Creek/Jaspar's Creek water shed, it seems likely that he was engaged in the same occupation. Perhaps brother-in-law James Fulkerson (??) did the same thing, as he bought much land on Cove Creek, that could only have been used in a similar fashion. These hogs were driven to markets in the East. The Linder Quarterly Spring 2012 How does AE Linder connect to the Linder Family? Alamander Erwin Linder is descended from Gorg Anton (Anthony) Linder, the original im­migrant to this country, via Gorg Anton's son, Joseph Linder (1780-1836). Gorg Anton Linder (1735-about 1801) came to America from Germany on the ship Peggy with Capt Abercromie in 1753 when he was 18 years of age. He took oath of allegiance the same day. He appeared in the census for Philadelphia once but then he moved to Washington Co. VA where he settled, Anthony married Mary Newland, daughter of John Newland and Eliz­abeth Linder about 1758 and had 9 children. He died about 1801 in Knox or Anderson Co. TN. They had the following children: 1.Elizabeth Linder born about 1760 married George Gobble 18 Sep 1782, they had 11 children, and she died before Sep 1827 in Washington county, Virginia 2. George Linder born 1763, married Elizabeth Taylor 10 Oct 1776, they had 3 chil­dren. He married second, Elizabeth Hawkins, 25 Feb 1796, no issue. He died in Mar 1822 in Washington Co., Virginia. 3. Sarah Linder born 8 Jul 1765 married Michael Fleenor 10 Dec 1781. They had 13 children and she died in Washington County, Virginia 9 Aug 1853. 4. William Linder born approximately 1770, 1st married Martha Frost 27 Jan 1795, and had 7 children. Then he married Mary Polly Crider and had 5 more children. He died in Illinois approximately 1850. 5. Jemima Linder born 31 Aug 1774, married John Gobble 17 Nov 1789, and they had 14 children. She died in Washington Co., Virginia 1876. (Sisters Elizabeth above and Jemima married brothers.) 6. Isaac Linder born approximately 1776, married Frances Frost 26 Dec 1797, and they had 5 children. He died in Coles county. Illinois, Dec 1831. 7. Jacob Linder born 14 Oct 1778, married approximately 1798 Dicey Wood in Greene county Illinois and they had 8 children. He died in Green Co., Illinois 24 Nov 1857. 8. Joseph Linder born in Overton Co. Tennessee in approximately 1780, married Nan­cy Christian approximately 1800, and they had 10 children, the youngest of whom was Alamander Erwin Linder. Joseph died young in approximately 1836 in Overton Co., TN. Alamander born in 1823 was only 13 at the time of his father's death. 9. Rebecca Linder, born approximately 1782, and presumably died in Virginia unknown.