George Washington LANGSTON

Other Events:

• Census: 1840, , Bradley, Tennessee
• Census: 1850, Subdivision 26, Bradley County, Tennessee
• Census: 1860, District 6, Hamilton County, Tennessee
• Residence: 1929; 4721 Alabama Avenue

Notes:

Name:
George W. Langston -> 1850 census
Geo. W. Langston -> his death index entry

Connection to parents:
He appeared in Martin Langston's 1850 household.

Note: The death index reports his mother as Eliza Parker; however, she was his wife. This must have been entered on the wrong line on the death certificate.

Birth:
1839 -> age 90 at death in 1929
1840, TN -> age 10 on 1850 census
1836-1840 -> under 5 age group on 1840 census

Census:
I know that Martin was in Bradley County in later census years, this is the only entry for a Langston in Bradley in 1840 and no Martin Langston appears in Sevier County in 1840. I feel confident that this is my Martin.

The household consisted of:
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2 [probably George (infant) and unknown]
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 [unknown]
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1 [certainly Martin (31)]
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2 [probably Mariah (7) and Elizabeth (5)]
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 [probably Polly (22)]
Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1 [unknown]
Total - All Persons (Free White, Free Colored, Slaves): 8
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 4
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
Total Free White Persons: 8
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 8

Thomas Atchley (Mary's father) appeared one household down.

Census:
George W. (10) appeared in the household of Martin Langston (42). He was born in Tennessee and had attended school during the year. The household included Mary (33), Mariah (19), Elizabeth (15), John L. (8), William H. (5), James M. (2).

Census:
"G. W. Lankston" (20) appeared on the 1860 census in District 6, Hamilton County, Tennessee in the household of "M. Roberts". His occupation is "blacksmith appr.". He was born in Tennessee. Other household members include Mariah (26), George (9), Martin (8), Loranza (5), and William (3).

George married Eliza PARKER. Eliza died Bef 24 Oct 1929. [Group Sheet]

1. Martin LaFayette LANGSTON was born 12 May 1867, , , Tennessee; died 9 Sep 1938, Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee; was buried 11 Sep 1938.

Other Events:

• Census: 1840, , Bradley, Tennessee
• Census: 1850, Subdivision 26, Bradley County, Tennessee
• Census: 1860, Civil District 5, Bradley, Tennessee
• Property: 1862, Civil District 5, Bradley, Tennessee
• Census: 1870, Civil District 5, Bradley, Tennessee
• Census: 1880, Civil District 5, Bradley, Tennessee

Notes:

Name:
Martin Langston -> 1870 census
Martin Langston -> 1880 census
Martin Langston -> 1860 census

Connection to parents:
Francis Langston (79) appeared in Martin's 1860 household. This is probably his mother.

Birth:
1809, TN -> age 61 on 1870 census
TN -> son, William T. Langston's death index entry
1811, TN -> age 69 on 1880 census
1810, TN -> age 50 on 1860 census
1808, TN -> age 42 on 1850 census
1801-1810 -> 30-39 age group on 1840 census
15 Feb 1809, TN -> The Heritage of Bradley County



Census:
I know that Martin was in Bradley County in later census years, this is the only entry for a Langston in Bradley in 1840 and no Martin Langston appears in Sevier County in 1840. I feel confident that this is my Martin.

The household consisted of:
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2 [probably George (infant) and unknown]
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 [unknown]
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1 [certainly Martin (31)]
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2 [probably Mariah (7) and Elizabeth (5)]
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 [probably Polly (22)]
Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1 [unknown]
Total - All Persons (Free White, Free Colored, Slaves): 8
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 4
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
Total Free White Persons: 8
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 8

Thomas Atchley (Mary's father) appeared one household down.

Census:
Martin Langston (42) appeared as head of household. He was a farmer with $6,000 in real estate. He was born in Tennessee. The household included Mary (33), Mariah (19), Elizabeth (15), George W. (10), John L. (8), William H. (5), James M. (2).

Census:
Martin Langston (50) appeared as head of household. He was a farmer, with real estate valued at $6,000 and a personal estate valued at $2,400 (neighborhood averages were $5,125 and $2,340, respectively). He was born in Tennessee and was literate. The household include Polly (41), John L (18), Wm H (15), Jas M (12), Edward A (8), Sarah (6), Francis (4), Mary (1), and Francis (79).

Property:
Martin owned 400 acres in District 5, Bradley County, valued at $4200. Tax assessed was $14.7.

Census:
Martin Langston (61) appeared as head of household. He was a farmer with real estate valued at $3200 and a personal estate worth $1,000. He was born in Tennessee. He was literate. The household included Polly (50), Edward (18), Sarah (16), and Frances (14).

Census:
Martin Langston (69) appeared as head of household. He was a married farmer. He and both parents were born in Tennessee. The household included Polly (60), his wife.

Their son, Edward, appeared next door with his family. An 18-year old Alice Langston appeared near the bottom of the page, but I don't know who she is yet.

Died:
9 Jan 1894 -> The Heritage of Bradley County

Martin married Mary ATCHLEY 16 Feb 1832, , Sevier, Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Thomas ATCHLEY and Sarah or Polly WIFE OF THOMAS ATCHLEY) was born 11 Jan 1817, , Sevier, Tennessee; died 18 Mar 1894, , Bradley, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Polly Atchley
• Census: 1840, , Bradley, Tennessee
• Census: 1850, Subdivision 26, Bradley County, Tennessee
• Census: 1860, Civil District 5, Bradley, Tennessee
• Census: 1870, Civil District 5, Bradley, Tennessee
• Census: 1880, Civil District 5, Bradley, Tennessee

Notes:

Name:
Polly Langston -> 1880 census
Mary Atchley -> son, William's, death index entry
Mary Langston -> 1850 census
Mary Atchley -> Atchley Family Profile website

Connection to parents:
*She is named as the daughter of Thomas and Sarah Atchley. -> The Heritage of Bradley County
*Named as the 1st daughter of Thomas Atchley, Jr. and Polly (Unknown) -> Atchley Family Profile website

Birth:
1820, TN -> age 50 1870 census
TN -> stated on son, William T. Langston's death index entry
1820, TN -> age 60 on 1880 census
1819, TN -> age 41 on 1860 census
1817, TN -> age 33 on 1850 census
1811-1820 -> 20-29 age group on 1840 census
11 Jan 1817, TN -> The Heritage of Bradley County, p. 290
11 Jan 1811, TN -> The Heritage of Bradley County, p. 384



Census:
I know that Martin was in Bradley County in later census years, this is the only entry for a Langston in Bradley in 1840 and no Martin Langston appears in Sevier County in 1840. I feel confident that this is my Martin.

The household consisted of:
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2 [probably George (infant) and unknown]
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 [unknown]
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1 [certainly Martin (31)]
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2 [probably Mariah (7) and Elizabeth (5)]
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 [probably Polly (22)]
Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1 [unknown]
Total - All Persons (Free White, Free Colored, Slaves): 8
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 4
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
Total Free White Persons: 8
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 8

Thomas Atchley (Mary's father) appeared one household down.

Census:
Mary (33) appeared in the household of Martin Langston (42). She was born in Tennessee. The household included Mariah (19), Elizabeth (15), George W. (10), John L. (8), William H. (5), James M. (2).

Census:
Polly (41) appeared in the household of Martin Langston (50). She was born in Tennessee and was literate. The household include John L (18), Wm H (15), Jas M (12), Edward A (8), Sarah (6), Francis (4), Mary (1), and Francis (79).

Census:
Polly (50) appeared in the household of Martin Langston (61). Her occupation was keeping house. She was born in Tennessee. She could read, but not write. The household included Edward (18), Sarah (16), and Frances (14).

Census:
Polly (60) appeared in the household of Martin Langston (69) as his wife. Her occupation was keeping house. She and both parents were born in Tennessee.

Their son, Edward, appeared next door with his family. An 18-year old Alice Langston appeared near the bottom of the page, but I don't know who she is yet.

Died:
18 Mar 1894 -> The Heritage of Bradley County

Notes:

Married:
"He married Mary Polly Atchley. . ."


Martin Langston and Mary Atchley are reported as the parents of William Langston on his death certificate.

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Civil District 5, Bradley, Tennessee

Notes:

Name:
Francis Langston -> 1860 census

Birth:
1781, TN -> age 79 on 1860 census

Census:
Francis (79) appeared in the household of Martin Langston (50). She was born in Tennessee and was illiterate. The household include Polly (41), John L (18), Wm H (15), Jas M (12), Edward A (8), Sarah (6), Francis (4), and Mary (1).

Other Events:

• Occupation: 1820, , Sevier, Tennessee; Owner and Operator of a Distillery
• Will: 25 Mar 1835, McMinn County, Tennessee; witnessed the will of George Long, Sr.
• Residence: 1837, , likely Bradley, Tennessee
• Census: 1840, , Bradley, Tennessee

Notes:

Name:
Thomas Atchley -> 1840 census
Thomas Atchley, Jr. -> Atchley Family Profile

Connection to parents:
Named as the 4th son of Thomas & Lydia (Richards) Atchley -> Atchley Family Profile

Birth:
19 Apr 1796; Sevier Co., TN -> Atchley Family Profile website

Occupation:
Note: this may be his father Thomas

Residence:
He was not listed on the 1837 Tax List for Sevier County, which means he had likely moved out of the county by that time. Since we know he was in Bradley County in 1840, it makes sense that he was also there in 1837.

Census:
Thomas Atchley appeared on the 1840 census in Bradley County, Tennessee as head of household. The household included one male 5-10, two males 10-15, one male 20-30, one male 40-50 (likely Thomas, 44), one female 5-10, and one female 40-50 (likely Polly).

Thomas and Polly's daughter, Mary Polly, appears one household up with Martin Langston.

Died:
Y

Thomas married Sarah or Polly WIFE OF THOMAS ATCHLEY , Sevier, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1837, , likely Bradley, Tennessee
• Census: 1840, , Bradley, Tennessee

Notes:

Residence:
Thomas was not listed on the 1837 Tax List for Sevier County, which means they had likely moved out of the county by that time. Since we know Thomas was in Bradley County in 1840, it makes sense that they were also there in 1837.

Census:
Thomas Atchley appeared on the 1840 census in Bradley County, Tennessee as head of household. The household included one male 5-10, two males 10-15, one male 20-30, one male 40-50 (likely Thomas, 44), one female 5-10, and one female 40-50 (likely Polly).

Thomas and Polly's daughter, Mary Polly, appears one household up with Martin Langston.

Died:
Y

Other Events:

• Military: From 1775 to 1781, American Revolutionary War; New Jersey and Virginia militias
• Residence: Between 1780 and 1786, , Botetourt, Virginia
• Residence: 1786, , Sevier, Franklin; Address:
  Alder Branch Community, north of Sevierville
• Property: 1807, , , Tennessee
• Military: From 5 Oct 1813 to 23 Dec 1813, War Of 1812
• Occupation: 1820, , Sevier, Tennessee; Owner & Operator of a Distillery

Notes:

Name:
Thomas Atchley -> Atchley Family Profile website
Thomas Atchley -> Maud Horn's Atchley Family

Connection to parents:
*Named as the 1st son of Joshua & Mary (Martin) Atchley -> Atchley Family Profile website
*Named as a child of Joshua Atchley & ? Martin -> Maud Horn's Atchley Family

Birth:


3 May 1755 -> Maud Horn's Atchley Family

Military:
"served in the New Jersey and Virginia Militia, during 1775 to 1781" -> Atchley Family Profile

Property:
His brother Daniel received a grant of land adjoining his. The grant description reads "62 acres of land joining Thomas Atchley, and Daniel Atchley, George Kaler, William Trotter, and the heirs of William Headrick, deceased. . ." -> from Atchley Family Profile website

Occupation:
Note: this may be his son Thomas

Died:
11 Oct 1836 -> Atchley Family Profile
11 Oct 1836 -> Maud Horn's Atchley Family

Thomas married Lydia RICHARDS Abt 1780, , Loudoun, Virginia. Lydia (daughter of Isaac RICHARDS) was born 18 Aug 1762, , Loudoun, Virginia; died 3 Aug 1850, , Sevier, Tennessee; was buried Aft 3 Aug 1850, , Sevier, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Between 1780 and 1786, , Botetourt, Virginia
• Residence: 1786, , Sevier, Franklin; Address:
  Alder Branch Community, north of Sevierville

Notes:

Name:
Lydia Richards -> Atchley Family Profile
Lydia Richards -> Maud Horn's Atchley Family

Connection to parents:Named as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Richards -> Atchley Family Profile