Notes for John Emmons

Notes for John Emmons

!US Census 1850 (28 September) Alabama, Monroe Co., Roll M432_11, Page 10, Sheet 19, House No. 126, Lines 6-7: John Emmons (b. 1773 - 77 - in NC - Occ: Farmer - Property Value $1500) married to Mary (b. 1794 - 56 - in NC).

!One researcher lists Mary's as Mary Catherine Manley but offered no proof; another has listed Mary Cardin/Carden daughter of William Carden. There is a marriage license for John Edmons and Polly Carden dated Dec. 21, 1801 in Oglethorpe, Georgia. In the papers concerning the will of William Carden is a power of attorney issued by John Emmons of Monroe County, Ala., to act in his behalf and it seems that John received a cash legacy.

!Probate records dated March 25, 1814 to be the administrator of the estate of William Larry. Certificate #334 for land in the Cahaba Land district was issued to John Emmons on May 6, 1819.
!1830 Census Monroe County, Alabama Page 50
!1840 Census Monroe County, Alabama Page 72
!1850 Census Monroe County, Alabama Page 198 John (77) and Mary (56) Both are from North Carolina, he is a farmer with land is valued at $1500