William Anson Halbert, Sr

A Patriot of the American Revolution for NORTH CAROLINA with the rank of LIEUTENANT. DAR Ancestor # A049188

" Traditions and History of Anderson County", by Louise Ayer Vandiver pgs. 138

William Halbert's father, Joel Halbert, came from Wales and settled in Virginia. Whom he married is unknown, a Virginia girl certainly, as tradition makes this William Halbert eigth in descent from the well known Indian maiden "Pocahontas" and also related to the Randolphs of Virginia.

William was born in Virginia. In 1768 he married Elizabeth Hill and in 1786 they moved to Pendleton, settling on the Saluda River. William Halbert died in 1808, leaving to his wife and to each of his children 200 acres of land and several negros. He was a staunch Whig, and served in the army of Virginia.

After coming to South Carolina he became a man of prominence in his community; served as justice of the peace for many years. He was about five feet nine inches in height, of stout build, and had a red beard.

His children were Joel, Martha, John, Enos, Arthur, James, Susannah, Frances, William Joshua, Elizabeth, Mary and Lucinda. Most of these moved west, and today there are thousands of Halberts in Mississippi, Indiana, and other western states, but in South Carolina there is not one of the name. Joel married Mary Lindsey and went to Indiana in 1819. His daughter Sarah, married Moses Welborn of Anderson County, SC. Another, Ruth, married Amos Acker, youngest son of Peter Acker, Sr. and Jane Southerland.

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Parents:

 Joel Halbert (1712 - 1762)

 Elizabeth Frances Jones Halbert (1715 - 1780)

Spouse:

 Elizabeth Hill Halbert (1747 - 1836)

Children:

 Joel Halbert (1769 - 1848)*

 Martha Halbert (1772 - 1810)*

 John Halbert (1773 - 1854)*

 Enos Halbert (1775 - 1834)*

 Arthur Halbert (1777 - ____)*

 James Ira Halbert (1778 - 1860)*

 Susannah Holbert Acker (1780 - 1868)*

 Frances Halbert Garrison (1782 - 1857)*

 William Anson Halbert (1784 - 1859)*

 Joshua Lucius Halbert (1785 - 1842)*

 Elizabeth Halbert Berry (1788 - 1861)*

 Mary Halbert Sherrill (1791 - 1872)*

 Lucinda Halbert Berry (1793 - 1879)*

Siblings:

 Hannah Elizabeth Halbert Hill (1742 - ____)*

 William Anson Halbert (1744 - 1808)

 Martha Halbert Hill (1747 - 1833)*

 Francis Jones Halbert Blackburn (1751 - 1843)*

*Calculated relationship

Note: 5th great grandfather of Sonya B. Eason (member of DAR under his service record)

Burial: Halbert Family Cemetery Anderson County South Carolina, USA

Created by: Cousins by the Dozens Record added: May 26, 2010 Find A Grave Memorial# 52866676

" Traditions and History of Anderson County", by Louise Ayer Vandiver pgs. 138

William Halbert's father, Joel Halbert, came from Wales and settled in Virginia. Whom he married is unknown, a Virginia girl certainly, as tradition makes this William Halbert eigth in descent from the well known Indian maiden "Pocahontas" and also related to the Randolphs of Virginia.

William was born in Virginia. In 1768 he married Elizabeth Hill and in 1786 they moved to Pendleton, settling on the Saluda River. William Halbert died in 1808, leaving to his wife and to each of his children 200 acres of land and several negros. He was a staunch Whig, and served in the army of Virginia.

After coming to South Carolina he became a man of prominence in his community; served as justice of the peace for many years. He was about five feet nine inches in height, of stout build, and had a red beard.

His children were Joel, Martha, John, Enos, Arthur, James, Susannah, Frances, William Joshua, Elizabeth, Mary and Lucinda. Most of these moved west, and today there are thousands of Halberts in Mississippi, Indiana, and other western states, but in South Carolina there is not one of the name. Joel married Mary Lindsey and went to Indiana in 1819. His daughter Sarah, married Moses Welborn of Anderson County, SC. Another, Ruth, married Amos Acker, youngest son of Peter Acker, Sr. and Jane Southerland.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Jan 12 2023, 19:28:28 UTC

• Residence: Virginia, Caroline County, VA, United States
  • Reference: MyHeritage Family Trees - SmartCopy: Feb 4 2023, 10:02:21 UTC

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• Military_service: Lieutenant in the Virginia Militia
  • Reference: FamilySearch Genealogy - SmartCopy: Feb 6 2023, 0:12:04 UTC