George Farmer

George Farmer (son of Elam Farmer) was born in 1765 in Virginia. He married Nancy on May 15, 1794 in Lunenburg County, Virginia.

Children of George Farmer and Nancy are:
1.  Henry Farmer was born in 1795.
2.  Elizabeth Farmer was born in 1797.
3.  Thomas Farmer was born in 1798.
4.  William Farmer was born on June 22, 1801.
5.  Theodocia Farmer was born in 1806.
6.  George W. Farmer was born in 1808.
7.  Robert Hardin Farmer was born on August 21, 1809.

Notes
In the 1800 census there are 2 females 10-15. IF these females are daughters, then was George married once before Nancy and had children with a first wife? George and Nancy married in 1794 (if you use the Lunenburg marriage record for George Farmer and Nancy Hardin), so it is possible that he married once before. I guess the girls could also be Nancy's from a previous marriage since her age is not known exactly either. He is listed as over 45 in 1800, so was over 30 when he married Nancy. Nancy is also listed over 45, but in order for her to have children in 1809, this date would be incorrect. Also, if she was indeed over 45, then the younger children (Theodocia, George and Robert) could be grandchildren of George and children of a son from a previous marriage. With out more proof, I cannot say one way or the other. I am keeping the 3 younger children listed as children (since most researchers agree to this info) until it can be proven otherwise. (Update March 2014 – I am now wondering if both George and Nancy were miss-marked in 1800. It is reported that George's grandfather was born around 1720, so if this is the case, his father would have to be born after 1840 and a 1755 or earlier birth date for George seems improbable.)

Sources
1800 Census: Oglethorpe County, Georgia
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Deed Bk D p. 382

August 24, 1803 - George Farmer and wife Nancy, of Oglethorpe Co., Ga., to Lewis J. Deupree of same - 142 3/14 acres of land for $450 - in Oglethorpe Co. , but part in Wilkes Co., on Cloud's Creek. Wit: Alrcander Dacus, George Farmer, Daniel Deupree, Nancy Farmer -- Proved March 31, 1804

Oglethorpe County, GA Deed Book F Pg. 124

November 23, 1808 - He witnessed the deed of Alexander Lester and James Garrot.

Oglethorpe County, GA Deed Book F Pg. 120

March 17, 1810 - He witnessed the deed of Alexander Lester and William Hatchett.

Oglethorpe County, GA Deed Book F Pg. 148

May 9, 1810 - George Farmer to James Robertson, both of Oglethorpe County for $100 in said county on Clouds Creek waters, is part of original tract grante d to George Scrogins & sold to said Farmer, 40 acres, Beg. at Robertsons line on his spring branch, down branch the water is line, nearly W to corner, nearly N to George LESTER, on Lesters lin e to Robertsons line to beg. Test: George Farmer JAMES GARROTT Nancey Farmer George Lester Frederick Hawks Oglethorpe County, Ga. Proved by JAMES GARROTT 2 July 1810, S. A. Hopkins, J. P. Recorded 6 July 1810

Oglethorpe County Tax Records: 1800, 1805

Georgia Land Lottery - 1807
Oglethorpe County Eligible Drawers
George Farmer, fortunate drawer
Living: Captain Joseph Moores District
Drew: 2 Draws
District: 23
Section: Wilkinson County

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY , VA Will Book # 7 pg 632 – Will of Elam FARMER Senr
Virginia Marriages, 1660-1800

Husband: George Farmer Wife: Nancey Farmer Date/Place: May 15, 1794 in Lunenburg County, Virginia.