John Alexander Price

M, #6605, b. 21 August 1820, d. 5 August 1884
Pedigree
Father*William Price b. 4 Aug 1795, d. 8 Oct 1825
Mother*Nancy Downs b. 1798, d. 18 Jul 1887
ChartsPrice-Downs (maternal side) - Nancy Downs
Birth*21 August 1820 John Alexander Price was born on 21 August 1820 at South Carolina (daughter's Bible says North Carolina but all censuses say South Carolina.)1,2 
(Witness) Census18301830 He is assumed to be one of the household of Nancy Downs in the 1830 census, pg 251, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, who has 1m0-5 (James) 1m10-15 (John) 1f0-5 (Temperence) 1f5-10 (Mary) 1f10-15 (Sarah) 1f30-40 (Nancy). 
(Witness) Census18401840 John Alexander Price is assumed to be one of the household of Nancy Downs in the 1840 census, pg 319, no twnshp listed, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, who has 1m5-10 (Washington) 1m15-20 (James) 1m20-30 (John) 1f10-15 (Temperence) 1f15-20 (Mary) 1f20-30 (Sarah) 1f50-60 (Nancy). 
Marriage* John Alexander Price married Mary Jane Garren Try 1st marriage in Buncombe Co NC, as possibly he made same migration as his mother. Note son Wm born NC 1841/2 then by 1843/4 they were in GA.
     Also, there is a John Garren in the same district of Gilmer Co, GA in 1850. He seems to be from Buncombe Co, NC. The following will abstract was found by researcher Myrna Eschelman on the Buncombe Co, NC Genealogical Society's web site.
     "A Lot of Buncombe," Vol. VIII #9, p. 87-131 & Vol. VIII #10, p. 87-150:
"p. 90. 2 March 1840.. I, John Garren, being of sound mind and memory.
After my just [debts?] are paid, to my son-in-law John Merrell I leave one dollar, to my son-in-law Jacob Rhodes I leave one dollar, to my son-in-law David Pinkson[sic] I leave one dollar, to my son David Garren I leave one dollar, to my son Eli Garren I leave one dollar, to my son Joseph Garren I leave one dollar the above named having already received a portion of my estate. To my son-in-law and daughter John and Jane Price a part of the land where I now live, to be taken from the upper line as described, the old mill race, Jacob Rhode's spring branch, Old Field branch, Liners Line, George Williams Crossing, etc. worth about $130.
     To my beloved wife Hannah I leave all the land and possession except what I gave John and Jane Price during her life time or widowhood also all other property except $130 worth which is to include the waggon[sic] and other property that can be spared, which I leave to James and Mary Pinkerton. I leave to my two youngest daughters Dicy and Rebecca each two beds & furniture two cows and calves and the bureau and Rebecca the cubbord[sic], if any property remain to equally divided among my four youngest dtrs. Nancy Pinkerton, Jane Price and Dicy and Rebecca. The land left to my wife to be divided at her death between my two youngest dtrs.
I appoint my two sons David and Eli Garren executors.
     Wit; Jacob Reed and Alexander Merrell, Jurat.
Signed John X Garren..
July term 1843. the foregoing will was proven in open court by oath of Alexander Merrell. N.
Harrison, Clk. By Thos. L. Gaston, DC." 
Census1850*1850 John Alexander Price appeared on the 1850 census as the head of household, Subdivision 33, Gilmer Co., Georgia, along with Mary Jane Garren, William McKenzie Price, Hannah Rebecca Price, John A or J Price and Nancy Jane Price . His info on the census included Price, John A 30 b.SC. 
Marriage*6 December 1852 John Alexander Price married Naomi Howell on 6 December 1852 at Gilmer Co., Georgia, Gilmer County Georgia marriages SLC 0219505.
John A Price 6 Dec 1852 Naome Howel pg 24. 
Census1860*1860 John Alexander Price appeared on the 1860 census as the head of household, Subdivision 33, Gilmer Co., Georgia, along with Naomi Howell, William McKenzie Price, Hannah Rebecca Price, John A or J Price, Nancy Jane Price, James Washington Price, David M Price, Aaron M Price and Jesse Price . His info on the census included Price, John A 40 b.SC (also in home is a relative of wife, John J W Howell age 10 b.AL.) 
Census1870*1870 John Alexander Price appeared on the 1870 census as the head of household, Clear Creek, Washington Co., Arkansas, along with Naomi Howell, Nancy Jane Price, James Washington Price, David M Price, Aaron M Price, Mary Beatrice Evaline Melissa Price, Sarah M Price and Leander Price . His info on the census included Price, J A 49 b.SC farmer $300-$100. 
Census1880*1880 John Alexander Price appeared on the 1880 census as the head of household, ED 205, Springdale, Washington Co., Arkansas, along with Naomi Howell, Nancy Jane Price, Mary Beatrice Evaline Melissa Price, Sarah M Price, Leander Price and Lawrence Price. His info on the census included Price, John 59 b.SC farmer. 
Death*5 August 1884 John Alexander Price died on 5 August 1884 at Arkansas at age 63.1,2 
Researcher*16 August 2001  As of 16 August 2001, Pat Shaker - old contact info no longer valid shfpha@centurytel.net, 2019 14th Ave NW #F153, Gig Harbor, WA, 98335, is researching the line of John Alexander Price: I am trying to find out about John Alexander Price born August 21, 1820 in N. Carolina. He died in Arkansas in 1886. His first wife was Mary Jane Garron (spelling?) and his second wife was Naomi (?). John had four children by his first wife, Hannah Rebecca, Wm. McKenzie, Nancy Jane and James Washington. He was in Georgia at the time these children were born - Elijay, Gilmer. Any info greatly appreciated. (Pat Shaker post on Price GenForum - 20 Jun 2001)
I came across your web site in my search for my ggg grandfather, William Alexander Price. I was trying to find archive records of his service in the War of 1812.
You have his family tree on your site but there are questions as to his children. He died in the 1830's and had 6 children:
1. Sarah Price - born 1818
2. John Alexander Price - born Aug. 21, 1820 (my great great grandfather)
3. Mary Frances Price - born Nov. 16, 1822 or 23
4. James Thornton Price - born April 11, 1825
5. Temperence Caroline Price - born April 15, 1829
6. Washington Downs Price - born July 14, 1832
You question as to how these children could be born to William because you have his date of death of 1825? I am in direct correspondence with a descendant of Temperence Caroline Price who was born in 1829.
Have further info if you wish. Look forward to hearing from you. Pat
The Shaker's shfpha@centurytel.net
(Pat desc thru John's dau Nancy Jane.)1 
ResearcherJune 2010  As of June 2010, Myrna Bowers Eshelman, eshelman@ruralnetwork.net is researching the line of John Alexander Price. 
Relationships2nd great-granduncle of Kathryn Ann Rhinehart
Great-granduncle of Norman Gayle Rhinehart
Granduncle of Carrie Adeline Thompson

Family 1

Mary Jane Garren b. 1815
Marriage* He married Mary Jane Garren Try 1st marriage in Buncombe Co NC, as possibly he made same migration as his mother. Note son Wm born NC 1841/2 then by 1843/4 they were in GA.
     Also, there is a John Garren in the same district of Gilmer Co, GA in 1850. He seems to be from Buncombe Co, NC. The following will abstract was found by researcher Myrna Eschelman on the Buncombe Co, NC Genealogical Society's web site.
     "A Lot of Buncombe," Vol. VIII #9, p. 87-131 & Vol. VIII #10, p. 87-150:
"p. 90. 2 March 1840.. I, John Garren, being of sound mind and memory.
After my just [debts?] are paid, to my son-in-law John Merrell I leave one dollar, to my son-in-law Jacob Rhodes I leave one dollar, to my son-in-law David Pinkson[sic] I leave one dollar, to my son David Garren I leave one dollar, to my son Eli Garren I leave one dollar, to my son Joseph Garren I leave one dollar the above named having already received a portion of my estate. To my son-in-law and daughter John and Jane Price a part of the land where I now live, to be taken from the upper line as described, the old mill race, Jacob Rhode's spring branch, Old Field branch, Liners Line, George Williams Crossing, etc. worth about $130.
     To my beloved wife Hannah I leave all the land and possession except what I gave John and Jane Price during her life time or widowhood also all other property except $130 worth which is to include the waggon[sic] and other property that can be spared, which I leave to James and Mary Pinkerton. I leave to my two youngest daughters Dicy and Rebecca each two beds & furniture two cows and calves and the bureau and Rebecca the cubbord[sic], if any property remain to equally divided among my four youngest dtrs. Nancy Pinkerton, Jane Price and Dicy and Rebecca. The land left to my wife to be divided at her death between my two youngest dtrs.
I appoint my two sons David and Eli Garren executors.
     Wit; Jacob Reed and Alexander Merrell, Jurat.
Signed John X Garren..
July term 1843. the foregoing will was proven in open court by oath of Alexander Merrell. N.
Harrison, Clk. By Thos. L. Gaston, DC." 
Children

Family 2

Naomi Howell b. 1832
Marriage*6 December 1852 John Alexander Price married Naomi Howell on 6 December 1852 at Gilmer Co., Georgia, Gilmer County Georgia marriages SLC 0219505.
John A Price 6 Dec 1852 Naome Howel pg 24. 
Children
Last Edited5 Mar 2012

Citations

  1. [S1578] Letter with info complied by Allene Bowers in 1980s (John Alexander Price was Allene's great grandfather), Pat Shaker (2012 email e-mail address) Evd #1578.
  2. [S1771] Nancy Jane (Price) Hancock Bible, given to her daughter Ardella Jane (Hancock) Gibbons, and buried with her in 1971. In 1970, it was transcribed, that transcription being all that is left.