CHITWOOD GENEALOGY
SURNAMES CONNECTED TO "CHITWOOD" :
CARPENTER, CASSELL (or CASTLE), EATON, FORE, KEY(ES), MARSH
From DICTIONARY OF SURNAMES, by Basil Cottle (England, 1967); and THE CHETWODE FAMILY IN ENGLAND, by Frank Bulkeley Smith (Massachusetts, 1910):
"The name Chetwode is taken from the earliest authentic abode of the family, Chetwode the name of a parish. Formerly it was a hamlet or village in the ancient hundred of Rovelai, county of Buckingham. Lipscomb and Willis Browne, in their histories of Buckinghamshire, say the name Chetwode is derived from two words, 'cyte' and 'wode'. Cyte is a Saxon word signifying of itself a cottage or habitation in a wood. Sir Simon Digge says it is derived from the Saxon word, 'Cithwood', meaning 'springwood'. In records concerning the family, the following spellings have been found: Cetwode, Chetwood, Chitwode, Chitwood, Chytewode, Chettwood, Chittwode, Cheetwod, Cheetwode, Chetwod, Chetwoode, Ceteode, Chetnuid, Chewod, Chedwood, Chedwode." Basil Cottle suggests the name Chetwode is from the Briton 'Chet' and Old English 'wode,' both words meaning wood, making the actual meaning of Chetwode, 'wood wood.' The Britons (Celts) were in England prior to the Roman invasion in the 1st century A.D., and the German tribes of Angles and Saxons came in the 5th century. Mr. Cottle thinks the reason for the double meaning is that perhaps the Anglo-Saxons asked, "What is the name of this place?" and then they added their own word to the place name."
MATTHIAS CHITWOOD
1681-1754
Matthias CHITWOOD was born in 1681 in England. There is speculation that his parents names were Thomas CHITWOOD and Elizabeth UNKNOWN. Several people have placed his father as Thomas Chetwood, b. 1630 in England, however no source information has been given.
"Sherwood Forest: owners: 1667 Grant to William Ball and Thomas Chetwood, 1600 acres. 1667 Thomas and Elizabeth Chetwood convey all their interests to William Ball. Note: during the eighteenth century, Sherwood Forest was one of the largest tracts of land in Stafford County. The house is located on a lovely hill which overlooks the Rappahannock River. " Source: They call Stafford Home by Jerrilynn Ely.
There are records of Matthias CHITWOOD arriving in America (Virginia) at age 14. He was transported from Hereford England to Virginia in 1695 along with 8 others by Thomas PATE and assigned to Mrs. Elizabeth BANKS in Northumberland, VA as an indentured servant to pay for his passage.
Certificate given George Espridgil and assigned to Elizabeth Banks, who received 50 acres per child that she supervised on the crossing from England. Thus she received 450 acres of land in Northumberland Co. VA. This is in 1681 when we find Matthias Chitwood arriving.
Matthias CHITWOOD received land grant in Goochland Co. now Powhatan Co., in 1741.
CHETWOOD, MATHIAS. Lately app constable for Newman's Neck and having departed out of the country. Sylvester Welsh is app in his place. 17 June, 1714. On 6 July, 1741, Matthias Chitwood had a land patent for 400 acres in Goochland Co. VA. When the counties were divided this land fell in Powhatan Co (earlier Cumberland Co. VA). SOURCE: Virginia Colonial Abstracts, Northumbria Collectanea, 1645 -1720, A to L: "
Matthias CHITWOOD married Mary KEY(ES) in 1711 in Northumberland VA.
Matthias CHITWOOD's Will was dated June 28, 1752 and proved 27 January 1755 in Cumberland County VA (now Powhattan County, VA):
Will of Matthias Chitwood
June 28, 1752, Cumberland Co., Virginia
In the name of God Amen, the twenty-eighth day of June 1752 according to the computation of the Church of Great Briton I Mathias Cheatwood, Southam in the County of Cumberland, being of perfect Memory and Remembrance, praised be God, do make and ordain this my last will and Testament in manner and form following Viz.
First I begiveth my Soul into the Hands of Almighty God and my maker hoping through the metorious Death and Passion of Jesus Christ my only Saviour and Redeemer to Receive free Pardon and Forgiveness of all my Sins and for my body to be buried in Christian Burial at the discretion of my Executrix hereafter nominated.
Item I give unto my Son Richard Cheatwood two hundred acres of Land, land the plantation he now lives on. I desire that my wife Mary may live on the plantation enduring her life without any interruption, if so be they should dissogrey, I desire that my son Richard should build a house or small room for her to live in.
Item I give unto my son Mathias Cheatwood one hundred acors of land lying up on Turkey Branch.
Item I give into my son William Cheatwood one hundred acors of land joining upon Josep Baughs upper line and Abraham Baughs.
Item I give unto my son John Cheatwood two sheep.
Item I give unto my son James Cheatwood one cow and calf.
Item I give unto my son Richard Cheatwood all the rest of my movable estate after the descas of my wife. I make my wife Mary and my son Richard holy executors of this my last will and testament revoking all other wills and testaments. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written.
In Presence Of (Signed) Mathias Cheatwood
Daniel Fore, Isham Akin, Abraham Baugh
CHILDREN OF MATTHIAS CHITWOOD AND Mary KEY(ES):
Elinor CHITWOOD b. 1712, VA.
Matthias CHITWOOD b. 1714, VA; d. 1775, VA; m. Mary FORE, 1743.
William CHITWOOD b. 1716, VA; d. 1787, VA; m. Jean UNKNOWN.
John CHITWOOD b. 1718, Cumberland Co, VA; d. 1798, Franklin Co., VA.
James CHITWOOD b. 1720, VA; d. 1783, NC. married Alice CARPENTER
Richard CHITWOOD b. 1722, VA; d. 1785, NC; m. Winney UNKNOWN.
Captain JAMES CHITWOOD
1720-1783
Captain James CHITWOOD was born 1720 in Henrico or Goochland Co. VA to Matthias CHITWOOD and Mary KEY. He married Alice CARPENTER.
BATTLE OF KING'S MOUNTAIN
Notes on Captain James CHITWOOD: He was an officer in the British Militia & died near Sunshine, NC in line duty. He was hung as a British Tory. He was buried in Biggerstaff Cemetery. From "King's Mountain and its Heroes" by Lyman C. Draper.
" The names of the condemned Tories were --- Col. Ambrose Milles, Captain James Chitwood, Capt. Wilson, Capt. Walter Gilkey, Capt. Grimes, Lt. Lafferty, John McFall, John Bibby and Augustine Hobbs. They were swung off ( The Gallows Oak ] three at a time, and left suspended at the place of execution. According to Lt. Allaire's account they died like soldiers --- like martyr's in their own and friend's estimation. ' These brave but unfortunate Loyalists,' says Allaire, ' with their latest breath expressed their un-utterable detestation of the Rebels, and of their base and infamous proceedings; and, as they were being turned off, extolled their King and the British government Wilson and Chitwood died like romans ... the poor Loyalist leaders had been left swinging from the sturdy oak upon which they had been executed. No sooner had the Whigs moved off, than Mrs. Martha Bickerstaff ... the wife of Captain Aaron Bickerstaff, who served under Ferguson, and been mortally wounded at King's Mountain, with the assistance of an old man who worked on the farm, cut down the nine dead bodies. Eight of them were buried in a shallow trench, some two feet deep ; While the remains of Captain Chitwood were conveyed by some of his friends on a plank, a half mile away to Benjamine Bickerstaff's where they were interred on a hill still used as a graveyard . "
" Kings Mountain and It's Heroes " by Lyman C. Draper
Captain James Chitwood and two of his sons ( Shadrack and Moses ) were arrested and tried for treason. All were convicted, but only Capt. James was executed. His sons were granted 99 year reprieves. His sons were arrested by patriot forces and given several choices - take their father's political side and face exile or take the Oath of Allegiance to the patriot cause and be on their way. They chose to take the Oath, and left North Carolina for less settled lands further west.".
Taken from the book "Kings Mountain and it's Heroes", by Lyman C. Draper.......from the website of Ancestors of Billy Ray Chitwood located at http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/c/h/i/Billy-R-Chitwood/GENE4-0016 .htm l by Julie Chitwood.
KING'S MOUNTAIN MONUMENT
CHILDREN OF CAPTAIN JAMES CHITWOOD AND ALICE CARPENTER:
James C CHITWOOD Birth: 1752 in Cumberland, VA
Moses CHITWOOD Birth: 1754 in VA
Shadrach CHITWOOD Sr Birth: 1756 in Cumberland, VA Death: ABT 1830 in Decalb, AL
Joshua CHITWOOD Sr Birth: ABT 1758 in Cumberland, VA Death: 1851 in Gallio Co, OH Note: another record says 1760
Joseph CHITWOOD Birth: 1760 in VA Death: UNKNOWN
Pleasant CHITWOOD Sex: M Birth: 1765 in VA Death: 1848 in Bed Boiling Springs, TN
Amos CHITWOOD Birth: 1768 in Cumberland, Va Death: OCT 1843 in Kent, Jefferson Co. IN
SHADRACK CHITWOOD
1756-1830
Shadrack CHITWOOD was born 1756 in Cumberland, VA to Captain James CHITWOOD, Senior and Alice CARPENTER. He married Margaret CARPENTER about 1774. He died about 1830 in DeKalb AL.
CHILDREN OF SHADRACK CHITWOOD AND MARGARET CARPENTER:
Patience CHITWOOD
Ezekiel CHITWOOD
Mattie CHITWOOD Birth: 1775
Shadrack CHITWOOD Jr. Birth: 1790 in NC
Andrew Preston CHITWOOD Birth: 23 MAY 1792
Katie CHITWOOD Birth: 1794
Jerusia CHITWOOD
Winnie CHITWOOD
John Riley CHITWOOD Birth: 27 DEC 1796 in NC
Matthias CHITWOOD Birth: 7 JAN 1799 in NC
Martha CHITWOOD Birth: 1802 in NC
Nancy CHITWOOD Birth: 1806
Richard CHITWOOD Birth: 17 JUN 1813 in SC
JOHN RILEY CHITWOOD
1796-1875
John Riley CHITWOOD was born 27 DEC 1796, in North Carolina to Shadrack CHITWOOD and Margaret CARPENTER. He married Barbara CASSELL (or CASTLE) on 21 SEP 1820, in Campbell Co., Tennessee.
John Riley CHITWOOD died 14 FEB 1875, Sylvan, Richland Co., Wisconsin.
CHILDREN OF JOHN RILEY CHITWOOD AND BARBARA CASSELL (CASTLE):
Peter CHITWOOD Birth: 12 DEC 1821 in TN
Shadrach CHITWOOD Birth: 3 JAN 1823, Campbell Co., Tennessee
Sarah Ann CHITWOOD Birth: 28 FEB 1825 in TN
Elizabeth Ann CHITWOOD Birth: 1827 in IN
Katherine CHITWOOD Birth: 25 JAN 1829 in IN
Tombstone of MATTHIAS CHITWOOD and wife REBECCA Sand Prairie Cemetery, WI
Matthias CHITWOOD Birth: 13 OCT 1830 in IN Died December 15 1904 Married Rebecca UNKNOWN
James Smith CHITWOOD Birth: 6 JUL 1832 in IN
Martha CHITWOOD Birth: 1834 in IN
Margaret CHITWOOD Birth: 1836 in IN
John Castle CHITWOOD Birth: 6 JUN 1838 in IN
Andrew Jackson CHITWOOD Birth: 30 JAN 1840 in IN
William Riley CHITWOOD Birth: 7 MAR 1842 in Madison Co. IN
Barbara Ellen CHITWOOD Birth: 16 MAR 1844 in IN
Isabella CHITWOOD Birth: 6 NOV 1846 in IN
Benjamin F CHITWOOD Birth: 1 APR 1850 in IN
SHADRACH CHITWOOD
1823-1898
Shadrach CHITWOOD was born 3 Jan 1823 in Campbell Co. Tennesee to John Riley CHITWOOD and Barbara CASSELL (or CASTLE). He died 14 Jan 1898 in Richland County, WI.
Shadrach CHITWOOD married Melissa MARSH, daughter of Stephen Adriel MARSH and Mary MURPHY.
CHILDREN OF SHADRACH CHITWOOD AND MELISSA MARSH:
John Markus CHITWOOD Birth: March 1844 in IN
Barbara Jean CHITWOOD Birth: 2 OCT 1848 in IL Death: 6 MAR 1923
Mary Catherine CHITWOOD Birth: 21 JUL 1849 in IN
Eureka CHITWOOD
Martha Ellen CHITWOOD Birth: 30 OCT 1854 in IN
Arminta CHITWOOD Birth: 18 MAR 1855 in WI
William Perry CHITWOOD Birth: 20 SEP 1857 in WI
Minerva CHITWOOD Birth: 1860 in WI
Isabella CHITWOOD Birth: 1864 in WI
EUREKA CHITWOOD
1851-1895
Eureka CHITWOOD was born Jan. 6 1851. She married Charles M EATON 14 JAN 1872, Richland Co., Wisconsin. She died 1 July 1895 in Nebraska. Burial: Eureka Valley Cemetery, Rock County Nebraska
CHILDREN OF EUREKA CHITWOOD AND CHARLES EATON:
Walter EATON
Dora EATON
Arthur EATON
Elsie EATON
Elizabeth EATON