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The William Parks Chatham Family
William Parks Chatham "Billy"
b. abt 1797, North Carolina
d. May 1877, Carroll Co, MS
Father: George Chittam-Chatham
Mother: Eleanor "Nelly"
m. 19 Nov 1822,
Perry Co, AL
Elizabeth Wilson
b. abt 1798-1799, GA or SC
d. abt 1881, Carroll Co, MS
Father: unknown
Mother: Mary NN
Children:
Narcissa Eliza Chatham (m. Haddon W. Parham)
George T. Chatham (m. Jinsey-Jennie E. McCauley)
James A. Chatham (m. Celia Ann Matilda Sawyer)
Green W. Chatham (m. Martha Ford Sawyer)
John W. Chatham
Sarah Chatham (m. Wyatt Atkinson)
Mary Eleanor Chatham (m. William Blythe Murphy)
Margaret J. Chatham (m. William Wyatt Atkinson)
Nancy Abigail Chatham (m. Allen Rodgers)
William Cicero Chatham (m. Narcissa Eliza Clower)
Robert Barnes Chatham (m. Emma L. NN)
Stith P. Chatham
Known Localities:
Perry County, Alabama (~1831-1836)
Pontotoc County, Mississippi (~1838-1846)
Carroll County, Mississippi (~1853-1877)
Chronological Timeline:
The 1820 federal census has Wm. P. Chatham enumerated in Marion County, Mississippi. The household appears to consist of only William Parks Chatham and presumably his aged, widowed mother, Nelly.
1 Male 16-25
1 Female 45+
0 Slaves
*1 individual engaged in manufacturing
NOTE: This needs verification.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YYY-DW4
On 14 Nov 1822 in Perry County, Alabama, William Chatham and Elisabeth Wilson were issued a marriage license, with Thomas Wilson/Willson as bondsman. They were married on 19 Nov 1822 by Wm. Reid, JP.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939K-RTQC-1G
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9HV-QPCP
On 11 Sep 1823 in Perry County, Alabama, William P. Chatham was the bondsman to the marriage license for his brother Walker Chatham and "Abbagill Turner."
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939K-RTQC-5J
On 17 Dec 1827 in Perry County, Alabama, William P. Chatham and Enoch Chapman were witnesses to a property deed between John M. Bates and Thomas A. Morris.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKN-1SNG-8
The 1830 federal census has Wm. P. Chatham enumerated in Perry County, Alabama; his household consisted of the following:
3 Males under 5
1 Male 10-15
1 Male 30-40
1 Female 5-10
1 Female 30-40
0 Slaves
NOTE: The next page within the census shows the households of James M. Wilson and Jno. Ryands [Ryan]. The page after that has the household of Stephen Smiley. See the WILSON family for more about these individuals.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYYT-9CV2
On 6 Jan 1830 in Perry County, Alabama, William P. Chatham as acting Justice of the Peace for Perry County, married couple John W. Carney and Eliza Cox.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939K-RYZP-J
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99HV-QG6X
On 1 Aug 1831 at the Register of the Land Office in Cahaba, Alabama, William P. Chatham of Perry County was granted 80.125 acres of land. The property was described as being the E1/2 of the NW1/4 of Section 26 in Township 20 of Range 6.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3SL-XQGY-W
On 9 Sep 1831 in Perry County, Alabama, Wm. P. Chatham as acting Justice of the Peace for Perry County, married couple Alexander Spence and Nelly Hopson.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9HV-QG28
On 15 Mar 1832 in Perry County, Alabama, William P. Chatham was bondsman and gave testimony stating May Elliotte was 21 years old, allowing her and Wiley Shavers to receive a marriage license.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939K-RY7W-5
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939K-RY3B-B
On 28 Oct 1836 in Perry County, Alabama, William P. Chatham and wife Elizabeth sold property to David Lee for $1,200. The property was described as the following:
E1/2 of the NW1/4 of Section 26 in Township 20 of Range 6
W1/2 of the NW1/4 of Section 26 in Township 20 of Range 6
50 acres on the W1/2 of the SW1/4 of Section 26 in Township 20 of Range 6, to be taken off the North end of the said half quarter section
The witnesses to the deed were Thomas A. Moris and Jesse Kelly. William P. Chatham and wife Elizabeth swore oath and proved the deed before Justice of the Peace George K. Chatham (his brother) on 28 Oct 1836. Thomas A. Moris swore oath and proved the deed in court on 29 Apr 1839. The deed was recorded on 10 Oct 1839.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKN-19V7-S
On 9 Aug 1838 at the Register of the Land Office in Pontotoc, Mississippi, William Parks Chatham as assignee of Felix Lewis, was granted 160.06 acres. The land was described as being the NW1/4 of Section 26 in Township 10 of Range 3 East.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3SK-X8VL-C
The 1838 tax list for Pontotoc County, Mississippi shows William P. Chatham being taxed on 1 white poll and 2 slaves.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9RD4-D38
The 1839 tax list for Pontotoc County, Mississippi shows William P. Chatham being taxed on $250 being loaned on interest, 1 white poll and 2 slaves.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9RD4-8RX
On 25 Apr 1839 in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, a deed of trust was created by Alexander Hendley (first part) to Joseph M. Moore (second part) for David K. McEwen and William P. Chatham.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSL5-WZ62
On 26 Oct 1839 in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, William P. Chatham applied to the Clerk of the Probate Court to have his [live]stock mark recorded; "a swallow fork in the right ear."
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89QC-89DM-1
The 1840 federal census has William P. Chatham enumerated in Pontotoc County, Mississippi; his household consisted of the following:
2 Males under 5
1 Male 5-10
3 Males 10-15
1 Male 40-50
1 Female under 5
1 Female 5-10
1 Female 10-15
1 Female 15-20
1 Female 40-50
1 Male Slave 36-55
1 Female Slave 36-55
*6 individuals engaged in agriculture; 1 engaged in manufacturing
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YBC-BYD
On 13 Dec 1845 within page 3 of the Southern Tribune, published in Aberdeen, Mississippi, appeared an advertisement stating William P. Chatham of Pontotoc, Mississippi was the wholesale agent of Alabama and Mississippi for Dr. A. G. Bragg and his "Anti-Dyspeptic Pills."
On 15 Jul 1846 within page 3 of the Southern Tribune, published in Aberdeen, Mississippi, appeared an advertisement mentioning William P. Chatham and his former property:
"Farm for sale
The subscribe having declined moving to the south, for the present, offers for sale the beautiful, healthy and fertile Farm formerly owned, and now occupied by William P. Chatham, four miles South East from Pontotoc, on the Aberdeen road. A Particular discription of this farm is deemed unnecessary, as all who have traveled that road have seen and admired it. From the peculiar location of this Place, it being on a Public road that is much traveled, with the expenditure of a small sum of money in suitable and tasty improvement, would be very valuable as a place of entertainment, whose pure cooling water and refreshing shade would iresistably attact the weary traveler.
The Subscriber will make the terms very reasonable: and will sell for Negroes, Cotton or Cash. For further particulars apply to W. P. Chatham, on the Premises; or to the Subscriber at Belville, state of Illinois.
A. G. Bragg"
On 15 Jan 1848 in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, Elizabeth Chatham relinquished her dower rights for $20 to Addison G. Bragg of St. Louis, Missouri. The dower rights were in regards to the NW1/4 of Section 26 Township 10 Range 3 East. Elizabeth Chatham swore oath and proved the relinquishment of dower in court on the same day.
NOTE: This the same tract of land William Parks Chatham received as land grant on 9 Aug 1838.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSL5-7S92-4
The 1850 federal census has William P. Chatham enumerated on 16 Sep 1850 in the Northern Division of Carroll County, Mississippi; his household consisted of the following:
William P. Chatham 52 M Miller $1600 real estate North Carolina
Elizabeth 51 F South Carolina
John 19 M Farmer Alabama
Mary 18 F Alabama
Nancy 16 F Alabama Attended school within the year
William 13 M Alabama Attended school within the year
Robert 11 M Alabama Attended school within the year
Steth 9 M Alabama
The 1850 slave schedule has Wm. P. Chatham enumerated on 14 Sep 1850, with the following slaves:
1 Black Male, 38 years old
1 Black Male, 21 years old
SOURCE [census]: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-DYZ3-7GJ
SOURCE [slave schedule]: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-66YV-Q3
On 5 Mar 1853, a deed from Grenada County, Mississippi states that William P. Chatham was the acting Justice of the Peace for Carroll County, Mississippi.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QY-J91Q-B
The 1860 federal census has Allen Rogers enumerated on 13 Oct 1860 near the Post Office of Duck Hill in the Police District #1 of Carroll County, Mississippi. His household was listed immediately below his father-in-law, William Parks Chatham. Their households consisted of the following:
William Chatham 62 M W Chair Maker $1600 real estate $1000 personal estate NC
Bettie 62 F W GA
Stith [Seth] 18 M W MS Attended school within the year
Mary 25 F W Teacher AL
Allen Rogers 30 M W Farmer $7000 real estate MS
Nancy 25 F W AL
Andrew 17 M W MS Attended school within the year
Mary 15 F W MS Attended school within the year
James 12 M W MS Attended school within the year
William 9 M W MS Attended school within the year
NOTE: This was a little over two months after widower Allen Rodgers was married to Nancy Abigail Chatham.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9BS3-GGW
The 1870 federal census has W. P. Chatham enumerated on 5 Aug 1870 in Subdivision No 27 Township 20 Range 5 East near Duck Hill, Carroll County, Mississippi; his household consisted of the following:
W. P. Chatham 73 M W Farmer $2500 real estate $200 personal estate North Carolina
Elizabeth 72 F W Keeping house Georgia
Tilman 19 M W Farm hand Mississippi
John Parham 17 M W Farm hand Mississippi
Adaline 18 F W Mississippi
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-DCGS-FW4
The Chancery Docket for Carroll County, Mississippi contains a detailed inventory of the probate case for Wm. P. Chatham, by administrator Wm. C. Chatham.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C34L-39X5-X
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