Malichi R. Deel

BIOGRAPHY: Although Malachi Deel was born about 1776 in North Carolina, possibly Roanoke, he is thought to be of Irish descent. He married Sarah (possibly Sarah Elizabeth) whose surname is unknown. Sarah and Malachi had at least five children, maybe more. It is possible that some of their children remained in North Carolina when Malachi moved to Virginia.

In his book "Pioneer Recollections", E. J. Sutherland states that Malachi and Benjamin Deel were cousins but that exact connection has not been determined. Malachi died after 1870. He lived near the mouth of Greenbriar and is buried on the right hand fork.

BIOGRAPHY: Although Malachi DEEL was born about 1776 in North Carolina, possibly Roanoke, he is thought to be of Irish descent. He married Sarah (possibly Sarah Elizabeth) whose surname is unknown. Sarah and had at least five ch ildren, maybe more. It is possible that some of their child ren remained in North Carolina when Malachi moved to Virginia. In his book "Pioneer Recollect ions, E.J. Sutherland states that Malachi and Benjamin DEE L were cousins but that exact connection has not been determined. Malachi died after 1870. He lived near the mouth of Greenbriar and is buried on the right hand fork.[JerryDeel.FTW]