BISHOP, Robert B.

Joseph married Cunningham, Jane on 15 Dec 1823 in Jefferson Co., Alabama. Jane was born about 1803 in South Carolina; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Clarence O. Kennedy records show born about 1764 (seems early) and that all children born in Spartanburg Co., SC. Will dated 16 Mar 1840 and probated 21 Apr 1840 in Jefferson Co., Alabama, Will Book 1818-1840, page 283.

Janet Sweet: A woman from Alabama came through Georgetown some years ago, stopped at the candle factory, and saw Ginger Bishop's name. She knew Bishops in Alabama and returned home to do some research. She sent to Ginger the will of John Bishop. Iola Bishop has a copy of it.

From an LKW Wilson on the Internet who had cemeteries listed for "Clayton's Cove in the Clay Community" Alabama. Clay is west of I-59 and Hwy 11, in NE Jefferson Co. Jefferson Co. Road #30 runs through Clay. John is buried in Mt. Calvary Presbyterian Church Cemetery. It is located in the Ayres area near Clayton's Cove. (4 mi. north of Clay, turn off Jeff. Co,. Rd. 30 onto Clayton Rd. Turn left onto Cedar Mtn Road. Cemetery established by 1835. The first log church was built by Rev. Jessie Taylor in 1806 and was reorganized in 1824 as Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Will Book 1818-40 (Jefferson Co., AL)
Page 283 Will of John Bishop "Farmer of Jefferson County Alabama." dated 16 March 1840 probated 21 April 1840 names wife Elizabeth Bishop; son John Bishop; son J. J. S. H. P. Bishop; daughter Charlotte Turner; daughter Andria Turner; daughter Cynthia Addis Snow; son Joseph Bishop; daughter-in-law Elizabeth Bishop (formerly wife of Wm Bishop deceased); daughter Margaret Lawrence(formerly Margaret Bishop); son E. S. Bishop; son-in-law John Turner; grandson John Patrick Perry of St Clair County. Witness William Taylor, John Vanzant, Wiley Truss
11 Sep 1822 - Jane Bishop m Thomas Raney, Jefferson, AL

John married Elizabeth about 1789. Elizabeth was born on 20 Dec 1767 in South Carolina; died on 18 Dec 1853 in Jefferson Co., Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Demastus (demastus@aol.com): Shows the full name to be William Glover Bishop; much of the info on descendants of Matthew Bishop from him. He got middle name from someone else and I am trying to check it out, but no response yet. Later, Michael Bishop confirmed middle name thru land sale records.

RE: William Glover Bishop's middle name. One probable connection.
Henry Bishop and son Joseph Bishop held the rank of Sergeant in the 1754 North Carolina Colonial Militia, Colonel Eaton's Regiment. Henry's sons John and George were Privates. Captain John "Johnny" Glover was in charge of the Granville Co. Company. John Glover's father, Joseph Glover and brother, William Glover also served in this Company. The Glover's were apparently close neighbors and could have moved into NC at the same time, as Joseph Glover's father, William Glover was from VA.
Another point. A deed abstract, Jan. 25, 1768, Mecklenburg Co., NC. William Glover Bishop to William Barron was signed, William Glover Bishop and Lucy Glover Bishop. Don't know what this connection is. Possible marriage connection? (Helen B. Smith believes that Lucy was Lucy Glover, possible first wife of William Glover Bishop.) This information was provided by a James Bishop to Mailande Schrum and forwarded to me. "Charles H. Bishop"

Helen B. Smith thinks that Wm may have also had a daughter Nancy who married Samuel Turner who went to Jefferson Co., AL.......DNB

one source: b. abt 1750 in SC ?

1 source: parents Ireland to near Lincolntown, NC settled across creek from bro Edward/Edmund

Also see WFT Vol 5 #96: b 1723 NC, d 8/10/1823 Spartanburg
Middle name, Glover, verified by Michael Bishop w/land records

Birth:

William married BALLENGER, Sarah. Sarah was born between 1742 and 1752; died on 21 Sep 1826 in Spartanburg Co., South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Original thoughts: Sarah would be a good match to be the daughter of Francis Bellanger and Sarah Conner. Francis was born about 1725 in VA and died ? in Spartanburg. Sarah was born about 1727, and I know nothing else about her. They had 2 known children: Frances b. abt 1750 and Edward b. about 1752. Francis was the son of Edward Ballenger, Sr. who came to VA from England and Mary Unknown. They would be the right age to be the parents of Sarah, and with the wife named Sarah, it is likely that they would have named a daughter Sarah.

Letter from Helen Smith after I wrote the above: I wrote Bruce G. Ballenger in 1996. He wrote this: "The Edward Ballenger who died 6 Aug 1823 is the brother of my direct ancestor James. Their mother was Sarah Conner. They had a sister Frances that we know of and there is some suspicion that there may have been other children but we don't have a record of a Sarah. William and Sarah died about the same time as Edward so they were apparently the same generation. If she was a Bellanger I would guess she was Edward's sister named for her mother."
one source b. abt 1750 SC
possible sister of James Ballenger, Sr, who d. 1813 Spartanburg & m. to Dorcas ?
not proved to be daughter of Francis, but likely
prob. Virginia
no proof was nee Ballenger, but widely believed

Notes:

The children of Henry Bishop were "straightened out" by Michael Bishop of Arlington, TX, with assistance from Mailande Schrum. This confirms, without solid proof, that the Spartanburg Bishops descend from Capt. John Bishop.

Southampton Co., VA Marriages

BISHOP, Joseph GEORGE, Ann 07 Jun 1782
BISHOP, Edmund BLOW, Elizabeth 25 Jan 1792
BISHOP, Henry EDDERS, Polly 15 Oct 1798
BISHOP, Mary FIERS, Drewry 30 Dec 1800
BISHOP, James BEAL, Nanny 24 Dec 1805
BISHOP, John VICK, Tabitha 27 Dec 1806

The following will seems to support another son, James:
In the name of God Amen I, James Bishop, of the County of Prince George and State of Virginia being in a low state of health but of perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this my last will and testament --- Item (?) I leave my Negro woman Angelica and her son Henry free. I also leave all my somos(???) to Angelica her life and at her death to her son Henry. I give all my household and kitchen furniture, plantation utensils, stock of all kinds, crops of corn V. to Angelica her life at her death the balance to her son Henry --- It is also my wish that my Negroes, ???, Jimmy and Polly should be hired out for the support of my
Negro woman Angelica and her son Henry until her death and then to go to Henry (?).
I also wish that my Brother George Bishop['s?] son John Edmond Bishop should have my small gun --- it is my desire that my just debts should be paid out of such property as my executor may think best to be sold. This I acknowledge to be my last will and testament. Given under my hand and seal this sixteenth (?) day of March 1825.

Mailande Schrum: The James Bishop who wrote a will in 1825 could have been a descendant of James, son of John and Sarah (Harmon?) or he could have been a descendant of Richard Bishop who appears in Prince George records c.1719 (don't have exact date in front of me). Richard may have been a son of John and Sarah Lawrence born after Mary Lawrence Rose wrote her will in 1677........DNB
1832, living in Brunswich Co., St. Andrews Par., VA
also, 1832, John, Mason, Thomas, Wm, & Wm Jr.
possibly a son Henry, Jr., by 2nd wife; also son Robert possible
may have m. a 2nd time to Elizabeth (Michael Bishop)
by 1854, lived in Granville Co., NC
inventory dated 10/11/1782
The notes 5-7 below apparently are for a different Henry

Henry married Mary. Mary and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

I wonder if she was a Glover.....DNB