Other Events:

• Residence: 7 Aug 1820, Clay County, Kentucky
• Residence: 1830, Perry County, Kentucky
• Residence: 1840, Perry County, Kentucky
• Residence: 30 Aug 1850, Perry County, Kentucky

Notes:

Birth:
Tentative place of birth

Henry Nancy Brown 11 Mar 1816Clay County, Kentucky. Nancy (daughter of William Brown, (Tentative)) about 1797 North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Personal Property Taxation: 26 Dec 1788, Montgomery County, Virginia
• Personal Property Taxation: 24 Aug 1789, Montgomery County, Virginia; No additional Tithables or taxable property is listed. The name of Benjamin Clements immediately precedes Henry's name in this list.
• Personal Property Taxation: 4 Mar 1790, Montgomery County, Virginia
• Personal Property Taxation: 3 Apr 1793, Wythe County, Virginia
• Personal Property Taxation: 9 Apr 1794, Wythe County, Virginia
• Residence: 1810, Clay County, Kentucky
• Possessions: 8 Jun 1810, Clay County, Kentucky; Old Kentucky Land Patent OK 6471.0
• Residence: 7 Aug 1820, Clay County, Kentucky
• Residence: 1830, Perry County, Kentucky
• Miscellaneous: 1837-1838, Indiana; Moved to Indiana
• Residence: 1840, Greene County, Indiana
• Miscellaneous: 1848, Kentucky; Visited Kentucky
• Residence: 1850, Greene County, Indiana; Henry may still have been living in 1850.

Notes:

Personal Property Taxation:
Benjamin Clements was not found in the 1788 Personal Property Tax Lists in Montgomery County.

Residence:
Based upon the research of others but backed up by the interviews of family members by the Reverend John Jay Dickey, this appears to be the Henry Combs and perhaps some other relatives living in Greene County, Indiana.

Residence:
The family members enumerated with the Henry Combs listed in Greene County, Indiana may have been a third wife and their children or perhaps just some older children in the family - maybe even children from a deceased wife's family. Without additional documents, this census enumeration raises more questions than it answers. There's a reference to his birth in South Carolina but the oldest female member of this family was recorded as being born in Kentucky. This document may also serve to discredit the 1840 Census as being the correct Henry Combs and family. What is known is that Henry was still living in 1848 and he visited, from his home in Indiana, his family in Kentucky. Family members stated that he visited, not that he died in Kentucky. Henry may well have returned to Indiana and still been alive for the 1850 Census enumeration. Use both census enumerations, 1840 & 1850 with discretion (DJS - May 8, 2013).

Died:
Source is NSSAR Applications. Perry County, Kentucky is also a possibility but it appears that Henry only came back to Kentucky for a "visit" and probably went back to Indiana.

Henry Rachael Clements 21 Sep 1788Montgomery County, Virginia. Rachael (daughter of Benjamin Clements, (Speculation - This Benjamin may not be the son of Benjamin Clements of Pittsylvania County, VA - See Notes) and Sarah Bailey) about 1770; about 1830Perry County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
A brief of wills and marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle counties, Virginia, 1773-1831
The above titled book purportedly contains the following information:
Page 13==A brief of Wills & Marriages of Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, VA
1733-1821
Compiled by Anne Lowry Worrell

COMBS, Henry and Rachel Clements, d/o Benj. Clements, Mason Combs, surety.
Marriage by Edward Morgan. 9/21/1788.
Combs, John and Biddy Nance 5/31/1779
Joseph Porter, Bondsman.

The above referenced book does exist but not in wide distribution. The closest source is only about 50 miles distant from my location and might be reviewed given an opportunity to travel in that direction. However, review of copies of the originals would be preferable (DJS - May 8, 2013).

Other Events:

• NSDAR Ancestor Number: A204415
• Military Service (Specific): American Revolutionary War Service: North Carolina Rank: Patriotic Service Service Source: Wells, Joseph Winston: His Entry Book, P 170 Service Description: 1) Signed Oath of Allegiance upon Land Entry 1778-1781
• Personal Property Taxation: 29 Jun 1787, Montgomery County, Virginia; 1 male Tithable, no slaves over 16, no slaves 12-16 years old, 4 horses, mares or mules, 5 head of cattle.
• Personal Property Taxation: 26 Dec 1788, Montgomery County, Virginia
• Personal Property Taxation: 13 Jul 1789, Montgomery County, Virginia; No additonal Tithables, no slaves, 5 Horses, Mares, Colts or Mules.

Notes:

See Montgomery County, Virginia Personal Property Tax List, 1789 - C, pp. 5-6 (Binns Genealogy). On page 5 there is a John Combs and on page 6 there is another John Combs whose name appears to have been marked through. Directly below that John Combs on page 6 there is a Mason Combs.

I did not find John Combs Sr on the 1790 Tax Lists (A,B or C) in Montgomery County. Only Henry Combs appears on those lists in 1790.

NSDAR Ancestor Number:
John Combs is recognized as a patriot for his "Oath of allegience upon land entry 1778-1781."

Buried:
Probably originally in that part of Floyd County which became a part of Perry County.

John Nancy Harding about 1760. Nancy (daughter of Henry Harding and Wilmoth George) about 1741 Dunmore County, Virginia; 1820Floyd County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
This marriage may have taken place in Frederick County, Virginia

Other Events:

• Miscellaneous: May 1777, Virginia; An act to oblige the free male inhabitants of this state above a certain age to give assurance of Allegiance to the same, and for other purposes.
• Personal Property Taxation: 1782, Montgomery County, Virginia; 1 Tithable, 3 Slaves, 6 Horses, 15 Cattle
• Possessions: 1 May 1784, Montgomery County, Virginia; 510 Acres of land in Montgomery County on both sides of Little Reed Island Creek, a tributary of New River.
• Personal Property Taxation: 24 Aug 1789, Montgomery County, Virginia; No additional white male Tithables over 16 but under 21, 3 slaves 16 or older, 2 horses, mares, colts or mules.
• Personal Property Taxation: 4 Mar 1790, Montgomery County, Virginia; No additional white male Tithables over 16 but under 21, 1 slave over 12 but under 16, 2 slaves over 16 years old, 3 horses, mares, colts or mules.
• Personal Property Taxation: 22 May 1793, Wythe County, Virginia; No additional white male Tithables over 16 years old, 4 slaves over 16 years old, 3 horses, mares, colts or mules.
• Personal Property Taxation: 27 May 1794, Wythe County, Virginia; 2 Tithables, 4 slaves over 16 years old, 3 Horses, mules, etc.
• Will: Dec 1813, Harrison County, Kentucky; Estate Sale

Notes:

Note to researchers: * * * In short, the records on this page may currently represent documentation on two different individuals with the same name.


The records from Southwest Virginia are more likely to be the correct records documenting Benjamin Clements who was the father of Rachael (or Rachel) Clements.

Whether this particular Benjamin Clements is the same Benjamin whose father was the manufacturer of saltpeter and gundpowder in Pittsylvania County, Virginia is uncertain. It is clear that one Benjamin Clements was the father of Rachael Clements who married Henry Combs in Montgomery County, Virginia but it is unclear whether Rachael's father was the son of Benjamin Clements from Pittsylvania County. (DJS - 15 May 2013).

It would appear that the Benjamin Clements who was the son of Benjamin Clements of Pittsylvania County, VA died in Pittsylvania County, VA in 1780 (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~clement/people/person0011.htm) This would make the relationship very suspect since Henry Combs married his wife, Rachael Clements d/o Benjamin in Montgomery County, VA in 1788. A Benjamin Clements who was most likely the father of Rachael was taxed in Montgomery County, VA in 1782 and I have also found him in tax records Montgomery Personal Property Tax records in 1789 & 1790. In the 1789 list, the name of Benjamin Clements immediately precedes that of Henry Combs.

Lineage posted in the DAR Genealogical Research System (Online) indicates that Benjamin Clements, son of Benjamin Clements from Pittsylvania County, VA died in Harrison County, Kentucky in 1813. There was a Benjamin Clements who died in Harrison County, Kentucky as proven by probate records. See Ancestor Number: A022963 in the DAR Genealogical Research System.



Miscellaneous:
All freeborn males were required to take an oath of allegiance including a renunciation of all allegiance to King George III of Great Britain.
Benjamin Clements Sr. and Benjamin Clements Jr. were among the list of William Ward in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. The list of individuals is not included in Hening's Statutes but is purportedly existing in the records of the Pittsylvania County Clerk's Office in Chatham, Virginia as well as having been published in The Magazine of VA Genealogy, v.23, #1 (Feb.1985).

Possessions:
Today, Little Reed Island Creek flows through Carroll, Wythe and finally, Pulaski County, Virginia where it empties into the New River.

Personal Property Taxation:
Surname spelled: Clements

Personal Property Taxation:
Surname Spelled: Clement

Personal Property Taxation:
Surname Spelled: Clemons

Personal Property Taxation:
Surname Spelled: Clemons

I did not find Benjamin in the 1795 Wythe County, Virginia Personal Property Tax Lists available at Binns Genealogy which were the 1795 A & B lists. (DJS - 15 May 2013)

Died:
Benjamin's estate went through probate and an estate sale was held in December 1813. The estate was administered by James Clement.

A Will may Exist. I have seen an estate sale from Harrison County, Kentucky online at a public Ancestry Tree.

6 Sep 2012: I have still been unable to find a Will. It appears that Benjamin's estate went through probate without a Will (DJS).

Benjamin Sarah Bailey 17 Apr 1786Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Sarah about 1768. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sarah is purportedly the second wife of Benjamin.

Other Events:

• NSDAR Ancestor Number: A204414
• Military Service (Specific): American Revolutionary War Service: North Carolina Rank: Patriotic Service Service Source: Wells, Joseph Winston: His Entry Book, P 28 Service Description: 1) Signed Oath Of Allegiance to make Land Entry, 23 July 1778

Mason Sarah. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Will: 8 Sep 1779, Shenandoah County, Virginia; Writing of the Will
• Will: 25 Nov 1779, Shenandoah County, Virginia; Will is probated.

Notes:

Has private research notes.

Will:
The following is quoted from the abstract in the book source. The Will is reported in this book as originating from Will Book A, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Page 233.

Page 233 Will of Henery Harding
My wife, Willmouth
My three sons; George, Henry, Nicholas
My daughter, Nanney Combs
My daughter, Willmouth Smith
Written: 8 September 1779
Probated: 25 November 1779

Henry Wilmoth George 16 Oct 1736. Wilmoth about 1720 Stafford County, Virginia; 8 Dec 1795Shenandoah County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• NSDAR Ancestor Number: A050378
• Military Service (Specific): American Revolutionary War Service: Virginia Rank: Patriotic Service Service Source: Library of Virginia, Specific Tax Shenandoah County, Virginia; Hening's Statutes, VOL 10, PP 326-338 Service Description: 1) Paid Specific Tax 1781

Other Events:

• NSDAR Ancestor Number: A022963
• Military Service (Specific): American Revolutionary War Service: VIRGINIA Rank: PATRIOTIC SERVICE Service Source: CLEMENT, THE HIST OF PITTSYLVANIA CO,VA, PP 144-5 Service Description: 1) MANUFACTURER OF GUNPOWDER, 1775
• Miscellaneous: 24 Aug 1751, Williamsburg, Virginia; An advertisement was made concerning land survey's to be performed, one of these exercises was to be occur about the 2 November 1751 whereby those attending were to meet at Benjamin Clement's home for surveys down the Staunton river and its branches. Notice was given to warn interested parties to attend the meetings or risk losing their rights.
• Miscellaneous: Sep 1758, Lunenburg County, Virginia; Note, this reference is not confirmed as belonging to this Benjamin Clement and could refer to his son by the same name or perhaps another Benjamin Clement. In September of 1758 a Benjamin Clement was paid 3 shillings for caring for a wounded soldier.
• Miscellaneous: 16 Jun 1775, Williamsburg, Virginia; Article in The Virginia Gazette
• Miscellaneous: 11 Aug 1775, Williamsburg, Virginia; Article in The Virginia Gazette
• Miscellaneous: 13 Oct 1775, Williamsburg, Virginia; Article in The Virginia Gazette
• Miscellaneous: 26 Oct 1775; Record of saltpeter discovery discussed in congress.
• Miscellaneous: 20 Nov 1775; Charles Lynch to Thomas Jefferson, November 20, 1775, Saltpeter Deposits in Virginia
• Miscellaneous: 20 Nov 1775; Charles Lynch to Virginia Delegates in Continental Congress, November 20, 1775, Mining Saltpeter for Gun Powder
• Miscellaneous: 25 Jul 1937, Richmond, Virginia; Historical Newspaper Article
• Miscellaneous: 24 Jan 1954, Richmond, Virginia; Historical Newspaper Article

Notes:

Has private notes.

See the book titled: History Of Pittsylvania County Virginia by Maud Carter Clement

Miscellaneous:
The following article appeared in The Virginia Gazette describing the manufacture of gunpowder. This article only mentions Benajamin's partner, Charles Lynch, in this endeavor but additional letters and articles provide more details on the partnership between Benjamin Clement and Charles Lynch.

Williamsburg, June 16.
We learn from Bedford, that Major Charles Lynch, one of the representatives for that county, has brought the manufactory of gunpowder to very great perfection, and has erected a mill for that purpose. He has not yet made any great quantity, but what of it has been tried by the rifle-men is much approved of. He likewise makes saltpetre in abundance, as pure and good as ever was imported; and it is said he has discovered a sulphur mine about 50 miles from him, where more may be made than would serve the whole continent.

Miscellaneous:
To Mr. Alexander Purdie.
Sir,
Some time ago, my having made powder was mentioned in your paper; but, as I with for no more merit (should there be any in this) than I deserve, I inform the publick, that Mr. Benjamin Clement is a partner with me in making the powder, and that he was the first in the colony, I have heard of, who attempted to make it, although he did not bring it to perfection. Since our partnership, we have brought it to such perfection, with Saltpetre of our own making, that the best rifle-men approve of it; and, with the little mill we now have, we can make 50 lb. weight in a day. Saltpetre only is wanting, which may very easily be made, by observing the following directions; and when it is considered how much we want powder, and that saltpetre is its principle ingredient, it is hoped those who have the good of their country at heart will exert themselves in making it. Without it, we can have no powder, consequently no means of defence; but with it, we shall soon have both. I am, sir, your very humble servant,
Charles Lynch.

Following the letter from Charles Lynch was a more detailed set of instructions for manufacturing saltpeter for use in gunpowder.

Miscellaneous:
Williamsburg, October 13.
We hear it from the best authority, that major Charles Lynch, of Bedford, has just discovered many rocks of genuine saltpetre in that county; which will remove every obstacle to that gentleman's furnishing the county with gunpowder, he having had a mill for the manufactory thereof erected for some time, with which he has already made considerable quantities.

Miscellaneous:
Information being given to Congress, that there has been lately discovered, in the Colony of Virginia, a mineral containing a large quantity of Salt petre,

Ordered, That the delegates of Virginia send an Express to enquire into the truth of the fact, and to bring a sample of the mineral.

Benjamin Susanna Hill 1729Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Susanna about 1700 King and Queen County, Virginia; 19 Jan 1789Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• NSDAR Ancestor Number: A023018
• Military Service (Specific): American Revolutionary War Service: VIRGINIA Rank: PATRIOTIC SERVICE Service Source: ABERCROMBIE & SLATTEN, VA REV PUB CLAIMS, VOL 3, P 769 Service Description: 1) FURNISHED SUPPLIES