A Patriot of the American Revolution for NORTH CAROLINA. DAR Ancestor # A033682

DR. DAVID DICKEY, ESQ.

Probably came from Scotch-Irish settlement in Augusta County, VA. Augusta County records show that the Grays, Dickeys and McClures were all intermingled and neighbors in Augusta County, and then they apparently all settled together in the section of Tryon Co (later Rutherford, then later Polk Co], NC called "Gray's Chapel."

From Clarence W. Griffin's "The History of Old Tryon and Rutherford Counties, 1730-1936" (1937, rep. 1977), pp. 72-73:

from "The History of old Tryon and Rutherford County" by Clarence W. Griffin, page 72, Footnote No. 7:

"David Dickey, a son of James Dickey, and a grandson of George Dickey, was born in that portion of Tryon County, North Carolina, which has since became Rutherford County, about 1747. He early took a part in the Revolution, being in the party which repulsed a Tory marauding party at Graham's Fort (On Buffalo Creek in present Cleveland Co., NC) in September, 1780; participated in the battle of Kings Mountain, and saw other services. After the war he returned to his home in Rutherford County, where he identified with the political and civic life of the county. He served some time as a commisioner for the town of Rutherfordton, in laying off lots, and superintending their sale, etc., up to 1800. He was doubtless a civil engineer of fair ability, as he was appointed deputy county surveyor under Timothy Riggs in April, 1781.. He was assistant clerk of the court of pleas and quarter sessions of Rutherford County under Felix Walker during 1780-81 and prehaps longer, and during that period was cusstodian of court records. He was elected to the General Assembly and served on term, 1782 , in that capacity. On October 30, 1782, he married Mrs. Mary Heeslip McFadden, Widow of Elias McFadden, who was killed by the Indians May 2,1780.Dicky was also a justice of the peace in Rutherford County for several years. He was also a doctor of medicine. The following appeared in The North Carolina Spector and Western Advisor, of Rutherfordton, June 25, 1830: "Dr. David Dickey was one of the earlist practitioners of medicine in this part of the country; the reputation he acquired, and the success he had in the treatment of Cachexia inchildren, and various other dieases which require a tonic, and renovating plan of treatment, rarely attends the practice of any profession." David Dickey died April 7, 1835, age eighty eight years, and his wife died April 14, 1827, age 72 years. Both are buried in the old Lynch Cemetery, on the Broad River, in the Green Hill township, this county. Both were staunch members of the Methodist Church."

(Essential facts of the above sketch furnished by H.L. Carpenter (a descendant) and court records)

Listed on 1782 Rutherford County tax list (Capt. Wm. Nevil's Company) as having 750 acres, 2 negroes, 7 horses, 18 cattle, and assessment at 385 (pounds? dollars?).

Listed in 1790 census, Rutherford Co, NC, (Morgan District, First Company) as having 1 white male over 16, 5 males under 16, 4 females, and 3 slaves.

See Griffin (cited above, pp. 56-57) for stories about David Dickey and the Tory marauders at Graham's Fort.

MEMORIAL PHOTOS 4 FLOWERS 7 Husband of Mary Haslip Dickey, Revolutionary War Veteran Son of James and Catherine Huet Dickey Aug 8, 2012 on that date beginning at 11 a.m. The Captain George Dickey Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution conducts a Dedication Ceremony at the grave of David Dickey, one of the founding fathers of Rutherfordton. Music by bluegrass legend Dan Padgett is part of the dedication activities planned

Family Members Parents James Dickey 1712–1792

Spouse Photo Mary Haslip Dickey 1753–1827 (m. 1782)

Siblings Photo George Dickey 1743–1780

Photo George Dickey 1743–1780

Photo Anthony Dickey 1745–1842

Photo Moses Dickey 1749–1779

Children Photo Jamison Davidson Dickey 1783–1848

Photo Mary Garland Dickey Gray 1787–1878

Thomas Enos Dickey 1788–1862

Photo Mariam Myra Dickey Lollar 1796–1872

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