Elizabeth Bugg

A Patriot of the American Revolution for GEORGIA. DAR Ancestor #: A016724

History:

SISTERS AIDED PATRIOTS' CAUSE

Richmond and Aiken counties can point with pride to the exploits of the Hobson sisters during the American Revolution. Their bravery and sacrifice aided the patriots' cause and from them are descended many of Georgia's foremost families.

In early spring of 1781, Augusta was in the possession of the British, but within twelve hundred yards of the British works, militia from many outlying counties watched and waited. Colonel Micajah Williamson was in command of Colonel Clarke's forces and in South Carolina General Nathaniel Greene was in charge. Between Augusta and Ninety Six, SC, Colonel Pickens was in charge.

General Clarke wanted to attack in May, but General Greene would have to be notified in order that he might assist.

A message would have to be sent across enemy lines. If a man went, he would most likely be captured and the message not delivered. A woman could cross the lines, but where could a woman be found with courage enough top take that chance? Was there such a woman?

There was. She was Agnes Hobson Bacon, born in Virginia 36 years to the day (July 4, 1740) before the Declaration of Independence. She had married William Bacon. Revolutionary soldier and member of the Continental Congress in 1775 and later had moved to Richmond County. She knew her brother-in-law was a captain in Pickens' Brigade and declared that she would attempt to get a message to him. He in turn would reach General Greene.

Placing the papers under her shirt, Agnes plunged on her horse into the river. She reached the shore of South Carolina safely, gave the papers to the Captain and made her way safely back.

The militia, wearied of their hard work and having done without even the bare necessities of life, wanted to leave Richmond County and return to their homes. They had almost given up expecting General Greene to send assistance. Through the encouragement of Colonel Jackson, the men remained at their posts. Jackson felt that General Greene would come through. The militia remained and later participated in all the fights around Augusta.

While Agnes was doing her part in the fight for independence, her sister Elizabeth, who had come to Richmond as the wife of Sherwood Bugg, now a Captain, was doing her part also. Elizabeth lived on a plantation at Beach Island. She had converted her home into a refuge and hospital for the patriots and Continental soldiers, nursing many of them back to health. Among them were Colonels McCall and Clarke and a Major Carter who died from his wounds.

Elizabeth also cared for Colonel John Jones of Burke County. During his stay at her home, his brother Abraham Jones and a sister Sarah Ann Jones visited him. Sarah stayed on to help nurse her brother, who was soon well and off to the battlefields again. Now Sarah found some leisure time, which included some time with her hostess' youngest son, Sherwood Bugg. Later she married Sherwood and they finally settled in Columbia County, on land granted their families for their service to the cause.

Abram Jones married Sallie Bugg. a daughter of the hostess and from these families descended the Phinizys, Hamiltons, Jones(es) and Lamars.

Obedience Hobson, another sister, was also loyal to the cause. She married John Bacon, brother of William. John Bacon was also a member of the Continental Congress. Her descendants included the Wares, Carrs, Kents and Bacons of Georgia.

One day Obedience was approached by a British officer who had reason to believe that she knew where her husband was located.

"Do you know where your husband is?' asked the officer as he leveled a gun at her.

"Yes," answered the spunky Obedience.

"Where?" roared the officer.

"I have him in my heart and you will have to kill me to find him."

Will: Elizabeth Bugg's Will

Columbia County, Georgia

6 October 1799

I, Elizabeth Bugg, being in my proper senses, have made this my last will and testament.

In the name of God, Amen. After first recommending my soul unto him that gave it to me.

1st - Its my will and pleasure that all justs debts shall be paid.

2nd - I give unto my daughter Obedience Newsome three hundred dollars and my old gray horse & riding chair, all to be her own disposal., and after her death for her to give the above sum of three hundred to arrions of her children she had by James Martin

3rd - I give unto my daughter, Agnes Bugg, one house and lot in the town of Augusta, one negro man named Dick, and one negro woman named Moll, one gray horse and all my stock of cattle except 2 cows and calves.

4th - I give unto my son Sherwood Bugg one tract of land containing five hundred acres lying in the county of Franklin, which was originally granted to the said Elizabeth Bugg and one Mahogany desk.

5th - I give to my son Nicholas Hobson Bugg two cows and calves.

6th - I give unto my grand daughter Mary Martin one bed and furniture

7th - I give unto my grand daughter Susanah Bonner & (?) Martha Jones the debt that Nicholas Fox is owning me.

8th - I give unto my grand daughter Elizabeth Jones & Sarah Ki___ Paris Jones one negro girl by the name of Clarisa and her increase to be equally divided between the two said girls.

A.B. The furniture that I have not already given away it is my wish should be equally divided between Obedience Newsome & Agnes Bugg, that is to say the household furniture & kitchen to likewise the plantation tools. In witness where I have set my hand and seal.

Present. October 6th 1799

Eliz. Bugg (s)

Zach. Ray

Daniel Ellis

I do appoint my son Sherwood Bugg and my daughter Agnes to be my

Executor and Executrix to my will.

Present. October 6th 1799 her

Zach. Ray

Elizabeth X Bugg (S)

Daniel Ellis mark

Georgia }

Columbia Co. }

Zachariah Ray personally came into court and after being duly sworn on the holy gospel of god, saidth that he was present and saw Elizabeth Bugg sign and seal the annexed instrument.

Elizabeth Bugg's Will recorded 31st July 1800

Georgia }

Columbia, Co.}

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History:

SISTERS AIDED PATRIOTS' CAUSE

Richmond and Aiken counties can point with pride to the exploits of the Hobson sisters during the American Revolution. Their bravery and sacrifice aided the patriots' cause and from them are descended many of Georgia's foremost families.

In early spring of 1781, Augusta was in the possession of the British, but within twelve hundred yards of the British works, militia from many outlying counties watched and waited. Colonel Micajah Williamson was in command of Colonel Clarke's forces and in South Carolina General Nathaniel Greene was in charge. Between Augusta and Ninety Six, SC, Colonel Pickens was in charge.

General Clarke wanted to attack in May, but General Greene would have to be notified in order that he might assist.

A message would have to be sent across enemy lines. If a man went, he would most likely be captured and the message not delivered. A woman could cross the lines, but where could a woman be found with courage enough top take that chance? Was there such a woman?

There was. She was Agnes Hobson Bacon, born in Virginia 36 years to the day (July 4, 1740) before the Declaration of Independence. She had married William Bacon. Revolutionary soldier and member of the Continental Congress in 1775 and later had moved to Richmond County. She knew her brother-in-law was a captain in Pickens' Brigade and declared that she would attempt to get a message to him. He in turn would reach General Greene.

Placing the papers under her shirt, Agnes plunged on her horse into the river. She reached the shore of South Carolina safely, gave the papers to the Captain and made her way safely back.

The militia, wearied of their hard work and having done without even the bare necessities of life, wanted to leave Richmond County and return to their homes. They had almost given up expecting General Greene to send assistance. Through the encouragement of Colonel Jackson, the men remained at their posts. Jackson felt that General Greene would come through. The militia remained and later participated in all the fights around Augusta.

While Agnes was doing her part in the fight for independence, her sister Elizabeth, who had come to Richmond as the wife of Sherwood Bugg, now a Captain, was doing her part also. Elizabeth lived on a plantation at Beach Island. She had converted her home into a refuge and hospital for the patriots and Continental soldiers, nursing many of them back to health. Among them were Colonels McCall and Clarke and a Major Carter who died from his wounds.

Elizabeth also cared for Colonel John Jones of Burke County. During his stay at her home, his brother Abraham Jones and a sister Sarah Ann Jones visited him. Sarah stayed on to help nurse her brother, who was soon well and off to the battlefields again. Now Sarah found some leisure time, which included some time with her hostess' youngest son, Sherwood Bugg. Later she married Sherwood and they finally settled in Columbia County, on land granted their families for their service to the cause.

Abram Jones married Sallie Bugg. a daughter of the hostess and from these families descended the Phinizys, Hamiltons, Jones(es) and Lamars.

Obedience Hobson, another sister, was also loyal to the cause. She married John Bacon, brother of William. John Bacon was also a member of the Continental Congress. Her descendants included the Wares, Carrs, Kents and Bacons of Georgia.

One day Obedience was approached by a British officer who had reason to believe that she knew where her husband was located.

"Do you know where your husband is?' asked the officer as he leveled a gun at her.

"Yes," answered the spunky Obedience.

"Where?" roared the officer.

"I have him in my heart and you will have to kill me to find him."

Will: Elizabeth Bugg's Will

Columbia County, Georgia

6 October 1799

I, Elizabeth Bugg, being in my proper senses, have made this my last will and testament.

In the name of God, Amen. After first recommending my soul unto him that gave it to me.

1st - Its my will and pleasure that all justs debts shall be paid.

2nd - I give unto my daughter Obedience Newsome three hundred dollars and my old gray horse & riding chair, all to be her own disposal., and after her death for her to give the above sum of three hundred to arrions of her children she had by James Martin

3rd - I give unto my daughter, Agnes Bugg, one house and lot in the town of Augusta, one negro man named Dick, and one negro woman named Moll, one gray horse and all my stock of cattle except 2 cows and calves.

4th - I give unto my son Sherwood Bugg one tract of land containing five hundred acres lying in the county of Franklin, which was originally granted to the said Elizabeth Bugg and one Mahogany desk.

5th - I give to my son Nicholas Hobson Bugg two cows and calves.

6th - I give unto my grand daughter Mary Martin one bed and furniture

7th - I give unto my grand daughter Susanah Bonner & (?) Martha Jones the debt that Nicholas Fox is owning me.

8th - I give unto my grand daughter Elizabeth Jones & Sarah Ki___ Paris Jones one negro girl by the name of Clarisa and her increase to be equally divided between the two said girls.

A.B. The furniture that I have not already given away it is my wish should be equally divided between Obedience Newsome & Agnes Bugg, that is to say the household furniture & kitchen to likewise the plantation tools. In witness where I have set my hand and seal.

Present. October 6th 1799

Eliz. Bugg (s)

Zach. Ray

Daniel Ellis

I do appoint my son Sherwood Bugg and my daughter Agnes to be my

Executor and Executrix to my will.

Present. October 6th 1799 her

Zach. Ray

Elizabeth X Bugg (S)

Daniel Ellis mark

Georgia }

Columbia Co. }

Zachariah Ray personally came into court and after being duly sworn on the holy gospel of god, saidth that he was present and saw Elizabeth Bugg sign and seal the annexed instrument.

Elizabeth Bugg's Will recorded 31st July 1800

Georgia }

Columbia, Co.}

Nickname: "Nannie"

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