William Voyles

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William Voyles immigrated from Wales in 1755 with his father Jacob Voyles (1718-1789) and brothers Thomas, John, and James. "On the voyage to America the family incurred some debts and William at age 14 was indentured to the ships's captain for four years. This appears to have caused a rift in the family between William and his father Jacob. It is said that William never forgave his father for this." William served in the American Revolution. He enlisted in the 1st Battalion of the North Carolina Militia in 1776 and reenlisted in 1779 and served until the end of the Revolution. He was captured by the British twice and escaped twice. Among other battles, he fought in the critical Battle of King's Mountain. William was a cotton farmer. He married Hannah Bundi in 1772 in Cabarrus County, and they had 11 children

William Voyles (also Voils or Voiles) and his wife were probably buried on their farm near here. However, they were early members of this church and may have been buried here. The church is located on or near their land.

The marker seems to have been placed here by the same family genealogist who also placed a marker on son Thomas Lofton's grave that mentions his siblings.

William Voyles immigrated from Wales c.1755 with his father Jacob Voyles 1718-1789 and three younger brothers, Thomas and twins John and James. They were in Charleston, SC by 1759. His mother Martha may have died in Wales. He is reported as having been born in both 1741 and 1745.

"On the voyage to America the family incurred some debts and William at age 14 was indentured to the ships's captain for four years. This appears to have caused a rift in the family between William and his father Jacob. It is said that William never forgave his father for this."

However, William, his father, and brothers all had land in Mecklenburg County which became Cabarrus County, NC by 1779. William was a cotton farmer.

William served in the American Revolution. He enlisted in the 1st Battalion of the North Carolina Militia in 1776 and reenlisted in 1779 and served until the end of the Revolution. He was captured by the British twice and escaped twice. Among other battles, he fought in the critical Battle of King's Mountain. DAR #A119122.

He married Hannah Bundi in 1772 in Cabarrus County and they had at least 11 children:

Joseph 1773-1790 (likely buried here)
Rachel 1775-1842
Rolen 1778-1833
Andrew 1780-1780 (likely buried here)
Thomas 1782-1861
Able 1785-1866
David 1787-1882
Moses 1790-1840
Daniel 1792 -1867
John 1794-1855 (died in Jackson County, GA)
Hannah 1795-1821

Some have said that Mary Voyles 1797-1865 (FAG #20806062) was another daughter but court records show that she was the illegitimate daughter of Rachel Voyles and Stephen Hadley. Rachel was awarded child support.

Eight children moved to Indiana, all to Washington County except for Moses who lived in Morgan County.

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The documents added to this memorial relate to descendents of William Voyles and don't really make much sense here.

• Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Apr 9 2023, 17:52:52 UTC