Conrad Reuben Wilhite

A Patriot of the American Revolution for NORTH CAROLINA. DAR Ancestor #: A125467

On 15 March 1772 "Connard Wilhoit" purchases 139 acres of land from Adam and Mary Broyles in Culpeper County, VA On 13 April 1777, Conrad and Elizabeth are recorded as sponsors at the baptism of Michael Broyles, son of Michael. On 21 April 1776 Elizabeth "Wilheitin" (sp) is a witness of the christening of Matheus Breil, Jr. On 21 August 1775 Conrad sold 100 acres of land to his brother, Michael. The land is described as lying on the branches of Deep Run in Culpeper County, Virginia. This was probably the land that Conrad inherited from his father's will (Will Book A, pg. 28 and Deed Book H, pg. 111). This was the last record found on Conrad in Virginia. About 1780, Conrad and family moves to Washington County, TN (now Campbell County). On 19 April 1782 Conrad witnesses the Will of Adam Broyles in Washington County. On 2 August 1783 Conrad witnesses two deeds on the Little Limestone from Joseph Bullar to Nicholas Broyles. According to the North Carolina Revolutionary War Accounts, Conrad was issued Specie for one pound, fourteen shillings on 12 June 1783 in Sullivan County, NC (now TN). According to notes in the "Wilhoit-Wilhite Connections" Conrad may have been at the Battle of King's Mountain (Volume IX, Number 1, page 445). On 26 October 1786 Conrad buys land that is located along the border of Washington County and Greene County, Tennessee. On 10 November 1794 "Mathias Broils and Conrad Woohight" patent 200 acres of land on the south side of the Nolachuka River in Washington County (now Campbell County). This land is described as adjoining the land of John Wadel. On 16 January 1796 Conrad signs as security for the marriage of his daughter, Rosina, to Isacc Wilson in Greene County, Tennessee. In May 1796 Conrad is named to a road committee in Greene County. In 1797 Conrad is taxed for 200 acres of land. On 29 March 1800 Conrad buys 100 acres of land from John Love. The land is described as lying in Powell's Valley on the headwaters of Indian Creek in Grainger County, Tennessee (now Campbell County). Conrad died before March 1806 in Campbell County, Tennessee. The last record found for Conrad is an indenture made on 17 February 1809 between Hugh Montgomery on one part and Simeon Wilhite and Henry McKinney, Executors of the Last Will and Testament of Conrad Wilhite, deceased ,on the other part selling 100 acres of land in Campbell County. Conrad's will is said to have been probated in 1806 in Campbell County but it has not been located. The listing of his children was obtained from the Family Bible of Stephen Wilhite in "Germana Record Number 13," October 1971. Source: AFN 2T3H-L8 and AFN:2T3H-MF

Conrad Wilhite married Elizabeth Broyles, 3 Dec 1758, in Culpeper County, Virginia. They left Virginia and settled in Greene County, Tennessee where members of Elizabeth's family also settled. They later moved to Anderson County, Tennessee. Conrad Wilhite resided in the portion of Anderson County that became Campbell County when it was created September 11, 1806 from Anderson and Claiborne Counties.

Conrad Wilhite died prior to March 1806. At county court, Anderson County, Tennessee, "the last will and testament of Conrite Wilhite deceased was proved in open court by Hugh Montgomery Esquire and Elizabeth Wilhite Executrix and Henry McKenney & Simon Wilhite Executors therein were qualified as the law directs." Conrad's will has not been located.

Hugh Montgomery and Simeon Willhite, executors of Conrad Wilhight [sic], deceased, sold a tract of 100 acres of land in Campbell Co., TN (17 Feb 1809).

Source: WPA Transcript, 1930's, Anderson County, TN, Court Minutes, 1801-1809 and 1810-1814 (2 Books in 1), p. 92.∼Revolutionary War Patriot. Born circa 1740. Died before 17 Feb 1809. Spouse: Elizabeth Broyles.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Sep 24 2021, 18:38:42 UTC