Simon Poe, Jr.

James Simon Poe was in the Revolutionary Army. State of North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, Division of Archives and History. Manuscript volume in custody of State Archives title "Rev. Army Accounts" (Vol. VI, Pg. 36, Folio 3): Heading: Hillsborough Treasury Office, Bundle number: 32, By whom paid: Nathaniel Johne Treasurer of Wake County, Number on back of certificate: 14; Persons name in whom issued: James Poe; Principal: 9; interest 9s; other information: none. 03/03/1779:

James Poe acquired 24 acres from North Carolina joining and abutting the lands of his father and brothers. On September 3, 1787: James Poe (Sr.) sold land to Christopher Hornaday. Again sold land to his brother-in-law Robert Thompson in 1790. The deed recites that James was a resident of Anson County, North Carolina. "A Roster of Revolutionary Soldiers and Patriots in Alabama," Alabama Society Daughters of the American Revolution, by Louise Julich, published by Parchment Press, page 497 - James Poe, Tuscaloosa, Alabama Revolutionary Soldier buried just inside the Tuscaloosa County line near Newtonville, Akabana.

Information on tombstone. "OLD CEMETERIES OF NEWTONVILLE" by Mrs. B. A. Sullivan 1965: One of the oldest cemeteries in this community is the Simon Poe cemetery located on what we people know as the Richard Hayes place. I believe Mr. Arch Gibson owns the property now. Simon Poe and his father Major James Poe, Rev. War soldier left North Carolina in 1825. Major Poe was old and ill. He made the trip to Alabama lying in a cedar chest that was made especially for this trip. One of his descendants living in Little Rock, Arkansas, has this chest stored in her attic today. Major Poe died soon after arriving in Newtonville. We suppose he was the first person buried in Poe Cemetery. There are people here now that can remember when there were several markers in this cemetery, but there is no sign of any today. The place has been a cow pasture for several years.

Revolutionary Army accounts, (V 6. p36, Folio 3), State of North Carolina, Department of Cultural Resources, Division of Archives and History, Raleigh, North Carolina: Moved to Anson County, North Carolina, between 1790-1800 (Jacob lists Simon as born in 1782 in Anson County, North Carolina).

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Birth: 1750, Caroline County, Virginia, USA

Death: 1827, Newtonville, Fayette County, Alabama, USA

Major James Poe, Sr. fought in the American Revolution War in South Carolina with Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox. He is buried near Newtonville, Alabama, USA, in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. He came to Tuscaloosa County about 1825 from North Carolina. He is listed in 1830 census in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama; also in 1800 and 1810 Census of Chatham County and Wake County, North Carolina, He is buried just inside the Tuscaloosa County line near Newtonville, Alabama.

A statement from the book: "OLD CEMETERIES OF NEWTONVILLE" by Mrs. B. A. Sullivan 1965....says "One of the oldest cemeteries in this community is the Simon Poe cemetery located on what we people know as the Richard Hayes place. I believe Mr. Arch Gibson owns the property now. Simon Poe and his father Major James Poe, Rev. War soldier left North Carolina, USA ,in 1825. Major Poe was old and ill. He made the trip to Alabama, USA lying in a cedar chest that was made especially for this trip. One of his descendants in Little Rock, Arkansas, has this chest stored in her attic today. Major Poe died soon after arriving in Newtonville. We suppose he was the first person buried in Poe Cemetery. There are people here now that can remember when there were several markers in this Cemetery, but there is no sign of any today. The place has been a cow pasture for several years."

The Poe Family Cemetery was destroyed around 1900.

Parents:

Simon Poe (1708 - 1793)

Spouse:

Mary Watts Siler (1770 - 1856)

Children:

John Poe (1785 - 1859)

James Simon Poe (1797 - 1878)

Martha Ann Poe Shepherd (1804 - 1870)

Siblings:

Sarah Poe Herndon (1706 - 1793)

Stephen Poe (1723 - 1773)

James Simon Poe (1750 - 1827)

Inscription: There is reported to be a DAR marker in a private cemetery 1/2 mile into Fayette County off Alabama Highway 171.

Burial: Unknown

Created by: Alabama Poes

Record added: Nov 17, 2011

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