Introduction

My ancestor is Culliver Clements.  And so, as many Clements researchers in this family should know from firsthand experience…that is where Culliver Clements line ends.  Connecting Clements families in the 1700s and 1800s has been difficult, to put it mildly.  Sure there are genealogies on the internet that claim to have the parents of Culliver Clements.  But the truth is, I have seen no proof of anything.  About the best we can hope for is location and name association.

For Culliver Clements, we know he was in Pickens County, Alabama in the 1820s (land records).  We also know he was in Georgia because his daughter Martha and was born there in about 1803.  And, he had son Jesse who was born in South Carolina in about 1800.  We also have some excerpts from books and other unknown sources that have influenced much of what we think we know of Culliver Clements.  Below are several of those excerpts, sources, and related information:

Excerpt from a short biography of Dr. B. F. Wilson in Smith’s History of Pickens County, 1856, pp 241-242 - His (Dr. B. F. Wilson) maternal grandfather, Culliver Clements, came from Georgia to Tuscaloosa in 1818 and to Pickens County the next year – settled in the place where now lives John L Guyton, and subsequently removed to the present residence of Dudley Pruitt, where he died in 1840.  Jesse Clements was his son.  Both the ancestors (grandfather Wilson and grandfather Clements) were soldier of the Revolution – Wilson was at Guilford Courthouse battle – Clements was a South Carolina partisan soldier – in the trying times of Marion and his Whig comrades.  The descent is said to be Scotch-Irish on both sides.

Excerpt from a list of Revolutionary War Soldiers who Later Lived in Pickens County in McGuire’s Records of Pickens County, Alabama, evidently the information was extracted from Smith’s History of Pickens County. South Carolina low country Patriot Partisans were apparently fighting as guerillas under the direction of General Francis Marion - Culliver Clements was a partisan soldier under General Marion in South Carolina.  Came to Tuscaloosa in 1818 then to Pickens County in 1819.  Had a son, Jesse Clements. He died in 1840. Was the maternal grandfather of Dr. B. F. Wilson of Pickens County.

Record in a 1911 Alabama database collected from a variety of sources, including newspaper obituaries, the Revolutionary Pension Roll of 1833-34, the Census of Pensioners of 1840, tombstone inscriptions, published family histories, and the manuscript Pension Book kept by the State Branch Bank at Mobile - Culliver Clements – The place and date of birth of Culliver Clements is unknown. He died on November 1 1843 in Jackson County, Mississippi and is buried in that county.  Service: An article in the Montgomery Advertiser dated May 18 1902 stated “He was a partisan soldier in South Carolina under Francis Marion and his Whig comrades. Julich, in ‘The Roster of Revolutionary Soldiers and Patriots in Alabama’ stated - at the beginning of the Revolution, he moved to Rutherford County, South Carolina.  While in 96 District South Carolina, he enlisted and served three tours in SC troops.  When very young, he served in Captain Thomas Brandon’s company, Colonel William Farr’s Regiment.  He was at the Battle of Brier Creek, Georgia. Residences: He returned to Rutherford County, South Carolina after the war and lived there for five years.  He moved to Jackson County, Georgia about 1803. From there he came to the Mississippi Territory (Pickens County, Alabama) where he lived for 16 years.  He moved to Jefferson County, Alabama in 1836. He moved to Jackson County, Mississippi in April 1842 where he died on November 1 1843.  Family: The name of his wife is unknown. Two children are known. Children. (1) Jesse Clements (2) Martha Clements was born in Jackson County, Georgia in 1803. She married William Wilson in 1819 in Pickens County, Alabama.

from Revolutionary War Patriots Who Once Lived in Alabama http://www.bwrcsar.us/Alabama_Revolutionary_War_Soldiers.htm, likely derived from an earlier source that is unknown, a “Partisan” was an armed patriot who fought guerilla warfare in groups or bands unofficially against the British regular army.  They often took British soldiers in the countryside of South Carolina by surprise in hit and run ambushes - Culliver Clements of Pickens County, Alabama died 1 November 1843 in Jackson County, Mississippi.  He was buried in Jackson County, Mississippi.  His service was as a South Carolina partisan soldier.

information from Roster of Patriot Soldiers at the Battles of Ninety Six 1775 and 1781 http://www.nps.gov/nisi/learn/historyculture/upload/Roster%20of%20Patriot%20Soldiers%20at%20the%20Battles%20of%20Ninety%20Six.doc, there are four sources for this roster.  The one titled “papers” states “see field in blue folders-copies of pension, etc.”  A “Partisan” was an armed patriot who fought guerilla warfare in groups or bands unofficially against the British regular army.  They often took British soldiers in the countryside of South Carolina by surprise in hit and run ambushes - Culliver Clements is listed as a South Carolina partisan soldier who enlisted in Ninety Six District.  The information comes from “papers” and does not mention a battle.

Unknown source, likely compiled from other sources included in this review - Culliver Clements served as a South Carolina partisan soldier. At the beginning of the Revolutionary War, he moved to Rutherford County, South Carolina. While in 96 District, South Carolina, he enlisted and served 3 tours in South Carolina troops.  When very young, he served in Captain Thomas Brandon’s company of Colonel William Farr’s Regiment and was at the Battle of Brier Creek, Georgia. In South Carolina, then Georgia, and Pickens County, Alabama and in 1836 moved to Jefferson County, Alabama where he lived until April 1842.  Then moved to Jackson County, Mississippi where he died November 1 1843. Father of 2 known children, son Jesse Clements and daughter Martha Clements who married William Wilson and 2nd James M. Gunter and lived in Pickens County, Alabama. Comments – Rutherford Co SC certainly refers to Rutherford Co NC. William Farr was a captain in Colonel John Thomas’s SC militia Spartan Regiment 1776-1778 and a lieutenant colonel in Colonel Thomas Brandon’s SC militia 2nd Spartan Regiment 1778-1781.  The Brier Creek, GA battle in March 1779 involved about 1700 American troops under NC militia General John Ashe, who was the leader of about 1400 NC militia with 200 added light infantry.  The move to Jackson Co AL is questionable as he was listed in the 1840 Pickens County, Alabama census.  There is no known connection to Jackson Co AL.

This information is both incredibly revealing and concerning, at the same time.  Some of the information conflicts other information.  For example, did Culliver Clements move from Pickens County later in his life or did he stay?  Did he pass away in 1840 Alabama or did he live until 1843 in Mississippi?  Well, we can either dwell on the differences or…we can just move on and attempt to find additional information that will supplement and possibly confirm or negate the biographical information in the previous excerpts.  So, we undergo a search for associated Clements families, the name Culliver Clements, and the county or state locations where he is purported to have lived.

Culliver Clements (or a variation of that name) is first found in the written record on a deed in 1789.  The location was Pendleton County, South Carolina and he served as a witness to a deed with a Jesse Clements. They were witnesses to a sale of 133 acres on Broadway Creek, a branch of Rocky River, in Pendleton County between Moses Shelby (of Greene County, Georgia) and Charles Clements.  An epic document which leads me to believe there must be a familial tie between Culliver Clements, Jesse Clements, and Charles Clements. Over the next 21 years (until at least 1800), Culliver Clements was involved or associated with several Clements men in Pendleton, South Carolina, including Jesse and Charles.  Pendleton County began as a new county (formed from Indian lands) in the Ninety Six District in 1789, then became a county in newly formed Washington District in 1791, and later a district of its own between 1798 and 1800.  Neither Pendleton District nor County exist in present day South Carolina.  The area formerly known as Pendleton now makes up Anderson, Pickens, and Oconee Counties. 

Pendleton County, SC was formed from Indian lands in 1789. The area where the Clements settled in the 1790s is located in present-day Anderson County between Belton and Williamston.  Pendleton County was in the Washington District in 1791 and then Pendleton became a district in 1800.  Throughout these years, Pendleton bordered Indian lands.

The Clements men (and one woman) that Culliver Clements connects to through the Pendleton County association are included below.  The birth date estimation is from the 1800 Pendleton County, South Carolina census.

Benjamin Clements, born before 1755

Reuben Clements, born before 1755

Jesse Clements, died 1795

Culliver Clements, born 1755-1774

James Clements, born 1755-1774

Charles Clements, born 1755-1774

Elizabeth Clements, born 1755-1774

Strangely, most of these Clements are not represented in the 1790 census.  Where they should be in 1790 Pendleton County, South Carolina census, there are only two Clements families – Charles Clements and Eleoner Clements (both spelled Clemmons).  In Charles Clements home, there were 3 males over 16 and 1 female while in Eleonor Clements’ home also lived 3 males (1over 16, 2 under) and 1 female.  In the 1790 North Carolina census, Reuben Clements is found in Cumberland County and appears married with 5 children and 1 slave.  The only other associated Clements found in North Carolina was James Clements who was in Burke County, North Carolina and appears married with 3 children (likely unrelated).  Surprisingly, most of the Clements men from the 1789-1800 Pendleton records were not found – Benjamin, Jesse, Culliver, and possibly James.  Three of them could be accounted for in the Pendleton Clements records – 2 additional in Charles home and 1 in the home of Eleonor (the 2 males under 16 in her house would not have been any of the Pendleton County, SC men in the early 1790s as they would not have been 21).  Young men were commonly living with other families (e.g., in-laws, sisters, and friends) during these days (e.g., as apprentices, farm laborers, and general laborers) so the absence of some of the Clements men is not unusual.

What is interesting is the location of Reuben Clements in Cumberland, North Carolina.  No other Reuben Clements, or any variation, is known to have lived in this region and so this Reuben is highly likely to be the Reuben that appeared in Pendleton, South Carolina by 1792 with the other Clements men.  Not to mention, Reuben Clements married Elizabeth Stewart and Cumberland County, North Carolina was the home of his Stewart in-laws (Charles and Johannah Stewart). This Stewart family actually moved to Pendleton, South Carolina as well.  Therefore, the next area that deserves analysis is North Carolina, and most likely the western portion of the state.  Additionally, Reuben Clements was reportedly born in or around 1756 in North Carolina (1911 Alabama database, no known original source).

From a review of all currently available North Carolina records (more records exist), Charles Clements, James Clements, and Benjamin Clements were in Johnston County, North Carolina 1782 to 1787.  Prior to that time, between approximately 1776 until at least 1779, Benjamin Clements and James Clements were in Wake County, North Carolina.  And before that, Benjamin Clements was found in several counties within that area.  After careful examination of all records in North Carolina that are associated with this family (included at the end of this website), I believe this Clements family was arranged in the following format:

Benjamin Clements (born 1720-1729, died after 1779), married Hannah (unknown surname – listed as wife in 1774-1776 records) and then possibly Eleonor (unknown surname – listed as widow in 1790 census), children speculated through locality, proximity, and record association include:

1.      Benjamin Clements (born 1746-1752) first identified in 1767 Cumberland Co NC, born before 1755 in 1800 census, of militia muster age un 1772

2.      Reuben Clements (born 1750-1755) first identified in 1771 Chatham Co NC, , born before 1755 in 1800 census, of militia muster age un 1772

3.      James Clements (born 1757-1758), first identified in 1776 Chatham Co NC, born after 1755 in 1800 census, not of militia muster age in 1772

4.      Elizabeth Clements (born 1752-1759), speculation based on estimated age of husband Charles Stewart by descendants, and birth dates of children beginning in 1777

5.      Charles Clements (born 1760-1765), first identified in 1783 Johnston Co NC, not of militia muster age in 1772, born after 1755 in 1800 census, born 1760 to 1770 in 1830 and 1840 census

6.      Culliver Clements (born 1760-1764), first identified in 1781 Rev War battle list, born after 1755 in 1800 census, not of militia muster age in 1772, born 1760 to 1770 in 1840 census

7.      Jesse Clements (born 1765-1770), first identified in 1789 Pendleton SC, died in 1795

The records below form a timeline for Benjamin Clements after his move into western North Carolina (these records from the larger list of records at the end of this website):

1749 - Benjamin Clements was on Walnut Br of New Hope Ck (Haw R), Johnston Co NC (patent 400 acres)

1750 - Benjamin Clements was on Walnut Br of New Hope Ck (Haw R), Johnston Co NC (grant 400 acres)

1755 – Benjamin Clements was at New Hope & Bush Ck (Haw R), Orange Co NC (purchase 210 acres)

1756 – Benjamin Clements was at New Hope & Bush Ck (Haw R), Orange Co NC (sold 105 acres)

1756 – Benjamin Clements was at New Hope & Bush Ck (Haw R), Orange Co NC (sold 105 acres)

1758 – Benjamin Clements was at Haw River, Orange Co NC (purchase 486 acres)

1759 – Benjamin Clements was at Haw River, Orange Co NC (sold 80 acres)

1759 – Benjamin Clements was at Haw River, Orange Co NC (sold 408 acres)

1760 – Benjamin Clements held land at Great Bush Ck (Haw R), Orange Co NC

1761 – Benjamin Clements of Orange Co NC land on Middle Ck, Neuse R, Johnston Co NC (purchase 334 acres)

1761 – Benjamin Clements held land at Bush Ck (Haw R), Orange Co NC

1762 – Benjamin Clements bought land at ?? (purchased ?? acres)

1762 – Benjamin Clements held land at Haw R, Orange Co NC

1765 – Benjamin Clements lived in Orange Co NC

1767 – Benjamin Clements on Cumberland Co NC tax list

1771 – Benjamin Clements in Chatham Co NC

1772 – Benjamin Clements in Chatham Co NC on militia muster

1773 – Benjamin Clements in Wake Co NC bought land at ??in Cumberland Co NC (purchase ?? acres)

1774 – Benjamin Clements in Wake Co NC sold land New Hope Ck (Haw R), Chatham Co NC (sold 108 acres)

1775 – Benjamin Clements in Wake Co NC is mentioned in Chatham Co NC

1775 – Benjamin Clements in Wake Co NC bought land Swift Ck, Neuse R, Johnston Co NC (purchase 150 acres)

1776 – Benjamin Clements in Wake Co NC sold land Haw R, Chatham Co NC (sold 243 acres of 486)

1776 – Benjamin Clements in Wake Co NC sold land Swift Ck, Neuse R, Johnston Co NC (sold 150 acres)

1779 – Benjamin Clements in Wake Co NC sold land in ?? Cumberland Co NC (sold ?? acres)

Benjamin Clements, son of George Clements

North Carolina in 1746 when George Clements Jr. sold his father’s land on Roquist Pocosin

In 1729, Benjamin Clements was identified as a child of George Clements in his will, dated 1729.  The will was probated in March 1730.  The language of the George Clements will gives the impression that his three children were minors at the time the will was written.  Not to mention, three children hardly made a complete family at this time.  The will was written and probated in Bertie County, North Carolina.  With the absence of George Clements from the Bertie County record, the Clements name disappeared, but only for a short time.

Benjamin Clements was the son of George Clements and Susannah.  Susannah was possibly a Culliver/Cullifer/Gulliver/Gullifer of Bertie County, North Carolina, the only location of this surname at this time outside of Massachusetts

In 1746, a George Clements once again appeared in Bertie County records.  He sold land that was in the new boundaries of Bertie County, North Carolina.  George Clements also connects himself to his father George in that 1746 record.  The 1746 Bertie County deed reports that George Clements sold 100 acres on Roquist Pocosin that had been once owned by his father George Clements.  This also reveals George Clements was the oldest son as common practice at the time awarded the eldest son the father’s land.

Benjamin Clements to Western North Carolina

North Carolina in 1749 showing the location of Benjamin Clements in Johnston County and his brother George Clements in Bertie County

The second son of George Clements did not stay in Bertie County.  Benjamin Clements moved inland and was in western Johnston County in 1749.  He petitioned for a 400 acre land warrant and was granted that warrant the following year in 1750.  The land was on or near New Hope Creek, a branch of the Haw River.  Later grants mention improvements previously made by Benjamin Clements on Walnut Branch, a smaller branch of New Hope River with an unknown present day location.

There is no question Benjamin Clements had been to western Johnston County by the early 1750s.  But the question was, did he live there.  Quit rent tax lists from 1750 and 1751 Johnston County do not include Benjamin Clements or any other Clement.  They do reveal other interesting information.  One is that the large Johnston County region was populated by less than 100 families during this time.  And, of those families, several were members of the Herring clan who had a history in Bertie County.  Just a few years earlier (1746), Benjamin Clements’ brother George Clements sold land to John Herring Jr. in Bertie County.  And it appears that this same John Herring Jr. was connected to Johnston County through deed and tax records of the early 1750s.  Could Benjamin Clements have been living with another a Herring family, or another family?  Possibly a father-in-law or some other kinfolk?  He was only in his 20s and likely newly married or a bachelor who would soon be married.  Or maybe, he was not taxed as he did not own land yet.  No record of sale has been found for the 400 acre grant of 1750 on New Hope Creek in Johnston County.  Many of those grants went unclaimed so maybe he never actually owned the land. 

For me, there are only two real possibilities: 1) he received the grant of 400 acres but lived somewhere else or 2) he received the 400 acre grant and did not make the tax list because he was missed or temporarily away.  Over the next decade, Benjamin was living in the same area as the 400 acre grant and it was likely the location of his home.

In 1753, Benjamin Clements arranged to have 210 acres on New Hope Creek at Bush Creek surveyed.  This area had become Orange County in 1752.  Clements received the grant in 1755 and the following year, divided the tract into two equal parts, selling 105 acres to both Luke Bynum and John Hatley (Hadley).  So, he was probably living there at New Hope Creek, but on what land?  Was it the original 1750 grant on Walnut Branch of New Hope Creek?  Or was he living on some other land?

North Carolina in 1752 showing the approximate location of Benjamin Clements in Orange County

Again Benjamin Clements acquired land on the north side of Haw River, presumably on or near the New Hope Creek.  The land came to Benjamin in the form of a land grant, officially issued in 1758, and was located in Orange County.  Once again, he sold the sold in what appears to be two land transactions with a year of receiving the grant.  In 1759, Benjamin Clements sold an 80 acre tract to John Edwards and a 406 acre tract to Joseph Copeland (who held the chains with the 486 acre when the grant was surveyed in 1756).  We can only assume the Benjamin Clements was still living on the land he arrived at in or before the early 1750s.

While Benjamin Clements had bought and sold two tracts of land in Orange County located in or around New Hope Creek and Haw River, he was living in the same location.  According to a 1760 Orange County deed, an Edward Tatum sold James Kirby 350 acres on Great Bush Creek (presumably Bush Creek) adjoining Benjamin Clements and John Hatley (the same Clements and Hatley adjoined Edward Tatum’s 1761 grant of 640 acres on Bush Creek).  This is the same John Hatley who Benjamin Clements sold 105 acres to in 1756.  Which could mean that the land he had retained for possibly the last ten years was on Bush Creek (since both tracts he had purchased appeared to have been sold).  James Kirby, who had purchased land on Great Bush Creek, sold the land in 1761 which was then described as Bush Creek and adjoining William Bynum.

In 1761, Benjamin Clements, who was identified as “of Orange County,” purchased a tract in Johnston County from William Bynum (also “of Orange County” and there since at least 1752), who was a land holder at Bush Creek and probably Clements neighbor.  The tract was identified as consisting of 334 acres on Middle Creek, a branch of Neuse River.  The land from Bynum was received through a 659 acre grant for land on Middle Creek dated 9 January 1761.

According to a short biography of Luke Bynum, who settled on Haw River about 1750, he was a Methodist minister.  The barn on his Haw River farm was used by Methodists to hold quarterly meetings.  This western region of North Carolina bordered Native American lands.  Luke Bynum’s relatives report that Native Americans were inhabitants in and around Orange County.  The colonial North Carolina settlers and the Native Americans at this time lived under peace.

Benjamin Clements remained in Orange County at his home on the waters of New Hope Creek and Haw River.  A Benjamin Clements of Orange County was connected to Cumberland County that adjoined Orange County on its southern border.  This Benjamin Clements was on the 1767 Cumberland County tax records.  He may have been Benjamin Clements Jr. as Benjamin Clements Sr. and Benjamin Clements Jr. were both listed in a Cumberland County deed.

1770 marked an Orange County division which then placed Benjamin Clements Sr. in Chatham County.  Neither Benjamin seemed to have maintained residence in Cumberland County.  In 1771, Benjamin Clements Sr. and Jr. were found in a Chatham County record with Reuben Clements. 

A militia muster was conducted on 23 September 1772 by Chatham County militia captain Isaiah Hogan.  This large militia muster included ensign William Clements who could have been Benjamin Clements nephew (no Chatham County – William Clements connections are found in any other records).  Also mustered were Benjamin Clements, Benjamin Clements Jr., and Reuben Clements.  Other men connected to the Clements were also mustered in Hogan’s company – John Hatley, William Bynum, John Bynum, John Oldham, Charles Stewart, Edward Tatum, James Kirby, and John Fearrington.  Luke Bynum’s relatives report Chatham County militia was normally mustered at John Fearrington’s (the Chatham County Post Office).  Leading up to the Revolutionary War, the area around Fearrington’s was known as a strong Tory section  and the muster site for this region was changed to New Hope, a section of the county more supportive of the patriot cause.

The North Carolina county records seem to indicate that Benjamin Clements moved from his Haw River land between 1772 and 1773.  The last deed observed in which Benjamin Clements was found in Chatham County was 1765.  Then in 1773, Benjamin Clements was listed in a Cumberland County deed as “of Wake County.”  Within three years, Clements sold 108 acres (1774) and 243 acres (1776) on Haw River (New Hope Creek) which may have been the remainder of his land holdings in that county (no other records have been found).  The records for those transactions have only been observed as abstracts and whether Benjamin Clements is identified as “of Wake County” is yet to be positively determined.  The 1776 sale in 243 acres was confusing – the land deed stated this was half of Clements’ 486 acre grant he received in 1758.  That grant was seemingly sold in 1759, one tract consisting of 406 acres.  It was sold to Joseph Copeland, passed to family, and then sold out of the Copeland family.  No explanation is known for this deed anomaly at this time.  However, quite a few 243 acre tracts were sold on New Hope Creek during this time.

Swift Creek and Middle Creek, branches of the Neuse River, North Carolina in 1773.  The head waters of both creeks are in Wake County and enter the Neuse River in Johnston County.

Why did Benjamin Clements move to Wake County by 1773 and where was he located?  Records indicate associations with Middle Creek and Swift Creek, branches of the Neuse River.  Swift and Middle Creeks enter Neuse River at the same location in present-day Johnston County.  The question is…did Benjamin Clements purchase land on Middle Creek in 1761, hold that land, and then move there about 1772 or 1773?  No record of sale for that Middle Creek land totaling 334 acres has been located.  At the time of purchase in 1761, the Middle Creek land was in Johnston County which could have been either Wake County or Johnston County after 1770 (since Johnston County was split in 1770 and Wake County was born).  We know for certain that Benjamin Clements was in Wake County by 1773, just not specifically where.  He purchased land on Swift Creek, Johnston County in 1775 while a permanent resident of Wake County but then sold that land in 1776.  Until any further records are found, it would appear that Benjamin Clements was living on part or all of his 1761 Middle Creek land by 1773 and that the specific location must have been closer to the headwaters of Middle Creek (Wake County) as opposed to the area where it emptied into the Neuse River (Johnston County).

In 1779, Benjamin Clements was still living in Wake County.  According to a deed found in Cumberland County, Benjamin Clements “of Wake County” sold land in Cumberland County.  I do not have the details of that deed but assume it was part or all of the land he purchased in Cumberland County six years before in 1773. 

The last document in which both Benjamin Clements Sr. and Jr. were mentioned together was in 1772.  After that date, identifying one Benjamin from another was difficult.  In my opinion, Benjamin Clements Sr. was in Wake County and was alive until at least 1779.  No other Clements activity has been found in Wake County after 1779 (once again, that does not mean there was not any, I just have not seen it!).  Clements family members appear to have frequented Johnston County and Cumberland County after 1779.  Sons Benjamin Jr. and James Clements appear to have been in Cumberland County by 1782, possibly on or near Black Creek.  Son Reuben Clements was in Cumberland County by 1782.  Son Charles Clements was in Johnston County by 1783. Son Culliver Clements is thought to have been in Rutherford County and then Ninety Six District prior to 1781.  Were these children self-established, were they gifted land from their father (who had land in nearly all the location they were in), or did they receive land from their father after he passed away?  These questions would certainly be answered if we had a Benjamin Clements will but no will is available.  So, we are left to make our best guess about their activities.

Very little is known of Benjamin Clements Sr.’s spouse.  Two documents, in 1774 and 1776, reveal the name of Benjamin Clement’s wife as Hannah; which has been found spelled as Hanna or Hannea.  I think Hannah was Benjamin Clements Sr.’s wife from a point prior to 1774 until at least 1776 and then she must have died.  Now this is just a complete guess…he may have married Eleonor, surname unknown.  An Eleonor Clements is a widow in the 1790 census.  If Eleonor was the widow of Benjamin Clements Sr., then I believe he died between 1779 and 1790 and his wife Eleonor had not remarried and was still alive in 1790.

To Pendleton County, South Carolina

This Clements family made a mass exodus from North Carolina to South Carolina.  The records indicate all male children of Benjamin Clements Sr. relocated to Pendleton County, South Carolina by 1792.  Pendleton County was formed from Native American Cherokee lands in 1789 and was then a county within the Ninety Six District. The Clements settled in the Broadway Creek area and were led by Charles Clements, who appeared to have a burgeoning interest in land investment.  According to a 1789 deed, Charles, Culliver, and Jesse Clements were in Pendleton County.  Reuben Clements arrived with is in-laws, the Stewarts, by 1792.  And James Clements was also there by 1792.  Of course these brothers may have arrived a bit earlier as I am merely reporting the time at which they first enter the Pendleton County records.

A Benjamin Clements did not show up in the Pendleton records until 1795 when Jesse Clements passed away (in Jess Clements estate papers).  He was mentioned once more in Pendleton on a 1799 deed as a witness with James Clements.  In 1800, the entire Clements family was found in Pendleton (Culliver, James, Reuben. And Charles) along with three different Benjamin Clements households.  The appearance of three Benjamins further confuses researchers who often attribute one as the father of the clan and another as Benjamin Clements Jr.  One Benjamin Clements is certainly the son of Reuben Clements (family #843 near the Brazeals, who married into the Reuben Clements family).  Both of the other two Benjamin Clements are over 45.  One is near Culliver Clements (Benjamin Clements family #944) and is most likely Benjamin Clements Jr.  The other Benjamin Clements (family #903) does not appear to be related.  Neither of the older Benjamin Clements would be a match for Benjamin Clements Sr., who would be over 70 years old, as they both had wives that appear to have been 26 to 45 years of age and both had young children living in the home.

Clements families in the 1800 Pendleton District, South Carolina census (marked red).  Also included in the chart are known family members and those men associated with the Clements through land transactions.

After 1800, the Clements family began to separate geographically.  By 1801, Charles and James Clements were in Jackson County, Georgia.  Culliver Clements and possibly Benjamin Clements Jr. arrived there by 1803.  Reuben Clements remained in Pendleton County, South Carolina (and possibly Benjamin Clements Jr., difficult to trace!).  These men and their children moved within Georgia, some arrived in Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Texas.  From those locations the migration continued until Clements links were lost.  

Charles, James, Culliver, and possibly Benjamin Clements lived on the waters of Mountain Creek and Walnut Creek in Jackson County, Georgia bordering Native American Cherokee lands.  Jackson County, Georgia was formed in 1796 from Franklin County and bordered Cherokee lands until 1818 when new Georgia counties were formed to the north and west

Below, each of the male children of Benjamin Clements Sr. is previewed:

Benjamin Clements Jr.

Ben Jr. was born sometime around 1750.  He may have fought as a private in the South Carolina militia (unverified).  As stated previously, distinguishing between Benjamins is very difficult.  After 1800, Benjamin Clements was found in the 1803 Jackson County, Georgia tax digests with brothers Charles Clements and James Clements.  In 1805, he was listed in the Jackson County, Georgia land lottery, also with Charles, James and Culliver Clements.  However, these Benjamin Clements could have been a grandchild of Benjamin Clements Sr.  However, a Benjamin Clements, age over 45, was in the 1810 Pendleton County, South Carolina census near brother Reuben Clements.  No known children have been connected to Benjamin Clements Jr.

Reuben Clements

Reuben Clements was born before 1755, probably around circa 1754, in Orange County, North Carolina.  He married Elizabeth Stewart about 1775.  He reportedly moved his family to South Carolina by 1783 but is actually found in Cumberland County, North Carolina in 1790 (he may have moved to SC but returned to NC).  Records of this man place him in Campbell’s company of Moses Hazen’s Regiment but this company and regiment were in the New Hampshire region and a different Reuben Clements lived in Sundown, New Hampshire and is likely responsible for the confusion.   Reuben Clements was in Pendleton County, South Carolina about 1790 but did not follow his brothers to Georgia after 1800 and remained in Pendleton County.  Many of his children and family removed later to Lincoln County, Tennessee.  About 1820 or shortly after, Reuben arrived in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama where he died on 27 November 1825 and is buried at Clements Cemetery in the same county.  Reuben and his wife Elizabeth had at least ten children:

1.      Benjamin Clements, born 30 Dec 1776 NC, married circa 1798 Pendleton Co, SC to Sarah Brazeal, died 30 Oct 1862 Franklin Co TN

2.      Susannah Clements, born circa 1779, circa 1804 to Jesse Pumphrey, died circa 1850 Tuscaloosa Co AL

3.      Hannah Clements, born 10 Apr 1781 NC/SC, m c1805 SC William H Willingham, died 25 Jan 1857 Tuscaloosa Co AL

4.      Hardy Clements, born 16 Oct 1783 NC/SC, married 31 Dec 1822 Tuscaloosa Co AL to Martha “Patsy” Hargrove, married 15 May 1832 Maria Ann Pegues, died 29 Sep 1867 Tuscaloosa Co AL

5.      Elijah Clements, born circa 1786 NC, married circa 1807 AL to Susannah Mayfield, marriage 6 Oct 1856 Tuscaloosa Co AL to Sarah Ann Hamner, died 13 Sep 1881 Tuscaloosa Co AL

6.      Israel Clements, born 7 Mar 1790 NC, married Hepsabah (?McGee/Douhty), died Jan 1870 Tuscaloosa Co AL

7.      Charles Clements, born 6 Feb 1794, married 24 Jul 1814 Pendleton Co, SC to Mary Ann Oldham?, died 12 Oct 1847 Winston Co or Attala Co, MS

8.      Edith Clements, born circa 1795 Pendleton Co, SC, married 23 Feb 1826 John Colombus Calfee, died 7 May 1862 Bibb Co AL

9.      Bedith Clements, born circa 1798 Pendleton Co SC, married first cousin circa 1825 to Jesse Clements, died 10 Jun 1870 Neshoba Co AL

10.  Elizabeth Clements, b circa 1801, married 23 Feb 1826 Alexander Harkey, died 1863 Tuscaloosa Co AL

James Clements

James Clements was born between 1757 and 1758 (estimate based on deeds and census records - 70-80 in 1830 and 80-90 in 1840) in Orange County, North Carolina.  He was in Pendleton County, South Carolina with his family by 1792 (probably before) and then in Jackson County, Georgia by 1801. While in Jackson County, Clements three daughters were married by Justice of the Peace Benjamin Watts.  Before 1820, James Clements was living in Gwinnett County, Georgia (formed in 1818 from Cherokee lands) and then Carroll County, Georgia in 1830 (formed in 1826 from Cherokee lands).  In or before 1837, James Clements continued his westward migration and crossed the Alabama state line.  His arrival in Randolph County, Alabama (recently formed from Creek lands) was associated with the purchase of several tracts of land in Townships 20, 21, and 22.  He probably moved with his son William who bought land in the same location and at the same time.  In 1840, James Clements was living in Randolph County with his son William Clements.

Between 1830 and 1840, James Clements wife died (unknown location, she was 70-80 in the 1830 census).  One website lists his wife as Elizabeth Emerson, married circa 1775 in Pendleton County, South Carolina (this is unsubstantiated).  In 1840, James Clements passed away (from Report of Cases Argued and Determined by the Supreme Court of Alabama, Vol 17, January term case 1850).  According to the 1800 census he had one son born 1774 to 1784, two daughters born 1784 to 1790, and one daughter born 1790 to 1795.  A family tradition passed down for William Clements (who married Winifred Horton) states William’s father was James Clements who was from VA and moved to GA before the Revolution in which he fought with General Washington.  James Clements did not move from Virginia and did not arrive in Georgia anywhere near the Revolution.  His participation during the Revolution has not been determined.  Children are listed below (determined with Report of Cases Argued and Determined by the Supreme Court of Alabama, Vol 17, January term case 1850):

1.      William Clements, born circa 1775-1780 in North Carolina, married Winifred Horton (daughter of Prosser Horton) about 1800.  They were in Gwinnett County, Georgia in 1820, Carroll County, Georgia in 1830, and Randolph County, Alabama in 1840.  He died before December 1843 and may have died 13 Jul 1841 (according to an unknown source, he died on this date in Lonoke County, AR, no evidence). His wife Winifred (Winnie) lived until at least 1860 when she was a member of her son James Monroe Clement's family in Bienville Parish, Louisiana.  Known children were Sarah (bc1804, m Jos T Harkins), Elizabeth L (b1805, m John Dorris), Prosser L (bc1807, unmarried), James Monroe (b1809, m Mary C. ?), Nancy (b 1811, m Thos B Wafer), Martha L (bc1814, m Wm Cooper), Benjamin Asbury (b1820, m Tempy ?), Jesse Monroe (b1822, m Charity ?), Permelia Emaline (b1826, m Henry Smith) *A William Clements descendant DNA links this family to Benjamin Clements of Pendleton County and his ancestors from King William and Gloucester County, Virginia.

2.      Mary "Polly" Clements, born circa 1786 in NC/SC, married Thomas McAdams (son of James McAdams of Pendleton Co SC) on 5 January 1809 in Jackson County, Georgia.  Was in Gwinnett County, Georgia in 1830 and Cass County, Georgia in 1840.  Polly died 29 November 1844 in Bartow County, Georgia and is buried in Cassville Cemetery.  Her husband Thomas died in 1852 and was also buried in Cassville Cemetery. They had no children.

3.      Sarah "Sally" Clements, born 21 July 1788 (unknown source) in NC/SC, married Richard Ivey Watts on 18 May 1809 in Jackson County, Georgia (married by father Benjamin Clements). Was in Gwinnett County, Georgia in 1820 and 1830 and Heard County, Georgia in 1840.  Before 1850, Sarah moved to Bienville Parish, Louisiana where she died 15 February 1850 (unknown source).  Her husband was living in Bienville Parish alone in 1850.  They had at least eight children.

4.   Elizabeth Clements, born circa 1790 in Pendleton County, South Carolina, married Samuel G. Hamilton on 31 January 1813 in Jackson County, Georgia. Was in Coweta County, Georgia in 1830, Cass County, Georgia in 1840, and Tippah County, Mississippi in 1850 and 1860.  Samuel died in Tippah County between 1860 and 1870 and Elizabeth was living with her son Thomas in 1870 Tippah County.  She died between 1870 and 1880.  They had at least seven children, six of whom were boys.

Charles Clements

Charles Clements was born between 1760 and 1765 in Orange County, North Carolina.  He married Nancy Jack before 1796 in Pendleton County, she the daughter of James Jack and Margaret Armstrong (Margaret Jack was a widow in 1800 Pendleton County, South Carolina census).  Prior to their marriage, Charles Clements future father-in-law James Jack witnessed a Charles Clements deed in Pendleton County, South Carolina.  Charles Clements invested in many tracts of land both in Pendleton and after his move in 1801 to Jackson County, Georgia.  He was in Gwinnett County, Georgia (formed from area bordering Jackson County) by 1820.  In the Gwinnett County census he was born before 1775.  In the 1830 and 1840 census records, Clements was in Fayette County, Georgia.  Nancy Jack-Clements died on 21 October 1839 in Fayette County, Georgia.  Charles Clements died on 21 December 1846 in Fayette County, Georgia.  Most of Charles Clements’ children removed to Texas.  According to the 1800 census, Charles had two sons born 1790 to 1800 but also living in his house were two males 1774 to 1784 (the older two were likely not his children unless from an earlier marriage):

1.      William A. Clements, born 9 Dec 1796 Pendleton Co, SC, m circa 1817 GA Mary L ?, died Dec 1839 Red River Co, TX

2.      James Strong Clements, born 9 Feb 1799 Pendleton Co, SC, married circa 1822 Fayette Co GA Rebecca Lindeville, married 18 Feb 1846 Cass Co TX to Nancy Ann Wornel, died 28 Oct 1868 Bell Co, TX

3.      Mary “Polly” Clements, born 16 Jun 1801 Pendleton Co, SC, no marriage, died 21 Aug 1892 Fayette Co, GA

4.      Adam C Clements, born 15 Aug 1804 Jackson Co GA, married circa 1832 Mary Wilson Hill Park, died 15 Nov 1886 Walker Co GA

5.      Lovic Pierce Clements, born 5 Apr 1807 Jackson Co GA, married 21 Oct 1830 Fayette Co GA to Martha A Mannen, married 5 Jul 1836 Fayette Co GA to Mahala Bonner, died 22 Dec 1894 Queen City, Cass Co, TX

6.      Charles Clements, born 12 Sep 1809 Jackson Co GA, married Margaret Ann Russell, married circa 1835 to Sarah Ann Rebecca Elder, died 25 Oct 1859 Fayette Co GA

7.      Israel Clements, born 27 May 1812 Jackson Co GA, married 17 Sep 1815 Coweta Co, GA to Malinda Bailey, marriage  11 Feb 1855 Rusk Co, TX to Harriet C. Anderson, died 28 December 1869 Brown Co TX

8.      Nancy Clements, born 22 Jul 1815 Jackson Co GA, 20 Oct 1835 Fayette Co GA to Sugar Johnson Watts, died 29 Oct 1903 Lindall, Smith County, TX

9.      Jesse C Clements, born 20 Dec 1817 Jackson Co GA, married circa 1837 Jerusha Bonner, d 7 Sep 1910 Queen City, Cass Co, TX

10.  Margaret C Clements, born 5 Sep 1820 GA, married 11 Jan 1837 Jackson Co GA to Alfred Mills Watts, died 19 May 1898 Atlanta, Fulton County, GA

Culliver Clements

Culliver Clements, at times known as Cully, was born 1760 to 1764 in Orange County, North Carolina.  A unique name such as Culliver suggests a parent or grandparent surname of Culliver.  Interesting, the Culliver/Cullifer family was most abundantly found in Bertie County during the time Benjamin Clements Sr. and his parents were there between 1720 and 1730.  Culliver may have moved to Rutherford County, North Carolina early in the Revolutionary War years, probably before 1779 (the year that county was formed from Tryon County).  He volunteered for Revolutionary War action at Ninety Six District, South Carolina (bordering Rutherford County, NC) when very young, probably starting in 1779.  He served three tours and was in the Battle of Brier Creek in March 1779 and Battles of Ninety Six in 1781.  His duty was involved with the militia under Captain William Farr and Colonel Thomas Brandon in the South Carolina Spartan Regiment.  He returned to Rutherford County after that war and stayed there about five years.  By 1789, he had joined his family in their move to Pendleton County, South Carolina.  He married around this time, presumably at Pendleton, to an unknown wife, possibly Sarah (no source).  About 1803, Culliver moved to Jackson County with most of his brothers then about 1818 removed to Alabama.  After a short time in Tuscaloosa County, Culliver arrived in Pickens County, where he stayed for the rest of his life.  Some records report his death at Pickens County in 1840, which must have been shortly after the 1840 Pickens County census was taken.  He was living alone beside his son John Clements.  Another source claims he had moved to Jefferson County, Mississippi in 1836 and then Jackson County in 1842 where he died 1 November 1843 (no real evidence for this and Martin Cemetery in Pickens County is his reported burial location).  His known children were:

1.      Female Clements, born 1792 to 1796 (from 1800 census)

2.      Female Clements, born 1794 to 1798 (from 1800 census)

3.      John Clements, born circa 1799 Pendleton Co, SC, married circa 1820 to Susan (Kite?), died 1860 Saline Co, AR (unknown source) (Children – William Perry, Kerry Adaline, Martha Caroline, Jesse R., James Culliver)

4.      Jesse Clements, born circa 1800 Pendleton Co, SC, married first cousin circa 1825 to Bedith Clements, died 1860 Neshoba, Mississippi (Children – Emily T., Sarah, John, Ewell, Evelina)

5.      Martha Clements, born 1803 Jackson County, Georgia, married (1) William Wilson 1819 Pickens Co, AL, married (2) James Gunter Pickens Co. AL

Jesse Clements

Jesse Clements first appears on any record in 1789 Pendleton County, South Carolina.  He was a witness with brother Culliver Clements for a land transaction in which another brother Charles Clements received Pendleton County land.  He sporadically appears in Pendleton County records over the next six years which reveals very little about his life.  He died in 1795 and his estate papers contain sale of his items.  At this time, I have nothing else regarding his age, his possible wife, or whether he had children or not. 

Below are records pertinent to Benjamin Clements (c1725-a1779), his children, and his brother George Clements (c1725-c1798):

BENJAMIN CLEMENTS (circa 1725 – after 1779)

Year	Name	NC/SC County	Water	Acres	Description
1704	Benjamin Clements	Gloucestor King Wm			a) Benjamin Clements, 400 acres Petso/Petsworth Parish roll, Gloucester Co.,Va. in 1704 b) Benjamin Clements, 500 acres Ware Parish roll, Gloucester Co., Va.  (In 1694 Benjamin Clements of Gloucester Co., Va., inherited from Edward Crefield of London the real and personal estate Mr. Crefield owned in Virginia. This was bequeathed to Benjamin Clements of Ware Parish) I do not see this one in the 1704 Quit Rent Roll c) Benjamin Clements, 500 acres in Abingdon Parish, Gloucester Co., Va. in 1704. (there was also an Abbington Parish tax on 600 acres that was listed as “tax due King William” for this Benjamin Clements) d) John Baker, 250 acres in King William Co, VA in 1704 (King William Co., Va. was once a part of James City, one of the eight early shires of Virginia. It was formed into a county in 1701/2. A patent dated Oct. 23, 1703 was given to John Baker. In 1704 John Baker was on the Quit Rent Roll for 250 acres of land. This came to be the land of Benjamin Clements by a deed acknowledged June 20, 1704 by John Baker)
1721	George Clements	King William	+25	Miry Br	“George Clements of St. Margaret’s Parish” was a planter and sold to William Aylett 25 acres on Miry Br.  The land was patented by John Baker (pt of 500 acres total on middle br of Herring Ck and Miry Br) in 1703, sold to Benjamin Clements in 1704, and willed to Benj son George Clements prior to 1721. This land adjoined land of his brother (which one is unknown)
1722	George Clements	King William	?	?	Thomas Clements sold his brother George Clements land in King William County, VA
1725	George Clemens	Bertie			George Clemens said to have died 1 Feb 1725 in Bertie Co VA (this from the book Clemens Family Chronicle 1610-1912)
1729	George Clements	Bertie	+100	Rocquiss Swamp	John Herring Jr and wife Rebecca to George Clements 100 acres on Roquiss Swamp adj Richard Fryar for 40 pounds on 9 Feb 1729, wit. Henry Gustan, John Edwards, Henry Edmunds
1729	George Clement	Bertie			George Clement deeded to John Herring Jr one negro called Dick on 20 Nov 1729, wit. Wm Jones, John Hatcher
1730	George Clements	Bertie			George Clements died in Bertie County – will dated 22 Feb 1729, will probate May 1730, wife Susanna, sons George, Benjamin, dau Elizabeth, leaves his wife Susanna land on Rocquis Pocosin, Bertie Co, NC, wit: Thos Busby, Geo French, Wm Smith
1741-1746 – Bertie County, NC is reformed and the western counties with no boundaries include Edgecombe, Craven, and Bladen Counties The red marker shows the approximate location of New Hope Ck, Bush Ck, Haw River which was now in Craven County (unknown if this was the location of the George Clements family between 1730 and 1749)
1746 - Johnston County, NC formed from Craven County, NC The red marker shows the approximate location of New Hope Ck, Bush Ck, Haw River in Johnston County
Year	Name	NC County	Water	Acres	Description
1749	Benjamin Clements	Johnston			Benjamin Clements petition for 400 acre land warrant in Johnston Co NC at Council at New Bern
1750		Johnston			No Clements in Johnston Co NC quit rents
1750	Benjamin Clements	Johnston	+400	?	Benjamin Clements grant for patent for 400 acre land warrant in Johnston Co NC at Council at New Bern
1751		Johnston			No Clements in Johnston Co NC quit rents
1752 – Orange County, NC formed from Johnston County, NC The red marker shows the approximate location of New Hope Ck, Bush Ck, Haw River in Orange County Orange Co NC home to less than 100 settler in 1748, about 4000 in 1752, then by 1767, highest pop in NC with over 16000
Year	Name	NC County	Water	Acres	Description
1752	Benjamin Clements	?	-105	?	Benjamin Clements sold 105 acres to Luke Bynum (may actually be the same deed as the ne in 1756)
1753	Benjamin Clements	Orange			Valentine Brasswell entered 150 acre warrant on Walnut Br to include the improvements of Benjamin Clements (Braswells were in Cumberland County NC within 5 years)
1753	Benjamin Clements	Orange Granville	(+210)	New Hope Ck Bush Ck	Benjamin Clements received a land survey for 210 acres in Orange Co NC on New Hope and Bush Ck
1754					Cumberland County, NC formed from Bladen County, NC
1755	Benjamin Clements	Orange			Thomas Davis surveyed 122 acres on Walnut Br, waters of New Hope to include the improvement of Benjamin Clements
1755	Benjamin Clements	Orange Granville	+210	New Hope Ck Bush Ck	Benjamin Clements received a land grant for 210 acres in Orange Co NC on New Hope and Bush Ck (land surveyed 1753)
1756	Benjamin Clements	Orange	-105	?	Benjamin Clements sold 105 acres to Luke Bynum
1756	Benjamin Clements	Orange	-105	?	Benjamin Clements sold 105 acres of land in Orange Co NC to John Hatley/Hadley (Wm Bynum bought 382 acres from Jno Hartley on New Hope Ck 1763, it was in SE Orange Co NC – pt that became Chatham Co NC)
1758	Benjamin Clements	Orange	+486	Haw R	Benjamin Clements received a land grant for 486 acres on north side of Haw River in St. Matthews Parish, Orange Co NC
1759	Benjamin Clements	Orange	-80	?	Benjamin Clements sold 80 acres to John Edwards in Orange Co NC
1759	Benjamin Clements	Orange	-406	Haw R	Benjamin Clements sold Joseph Copeland 406 acres on Haw R in Orange Co NC (Copeland sold the 406 acres in 1761)
1760	Benjamin Clements	Orange			Edward Tatum of Halifax Co NC to James Kirby of Halifax Co NC 350 acres Orange Co NC along Great Bush Ck adj Benjamin Clements and John Hatley, wit: John Falconer (James Kirby sold land on Bush Ck in 1761 that was on Bush Ck adj William Bynum)
1761	Benjamin Clements	Orange Johnston	+334	?	“Benjamin Clements of Orange Co NC” bought 334 acres in Johnston Co NC on Middle Creek, Neuse River, from Wm Bynum of Orange Co NC, wit: Charles McCuller (Wm Bynum lived in Orange Co NC after 1752 when it had been formed from Johnston at Fishing Ck)
1761	Benjamin Clements	Orange			Edward Tatum/William Churton (who was connected with Joseph Copeland) warrant/survey in Orange Co NC for 640 acres along Bush Ck adj Benjamin Clements and John Hatley
1762	Benjamin Clements	Johnston			Benjamin Clements was mentioned in the estate papers of widow Patty Stephens in Johnston Co NC
1762	Benjamin Clements	?	+?	?	Benjamin Clements bought land from Luke Bynum
1762	Benjamin Clements	Orange			Benjamin Clements, John Edwards, and Haw River adjoined a 700 acres land entry made by James Broom in Orange Co NC.  Luke Bynum also had a 700 acre grant on Haw River in 1761
1765	Benjamin Clements	Orange Cumberland	?	?	“Benjamin Clements of Orange Co NC” in Cumberland Co NC record
1767	Benjamin Clements	Cumberland			Benjamin Clements on Cumberland Co NC tax list
1767	Benjamin Clements Benjamin Clements Jr	Cumberland			BC and BC Jr mentioned in a deed in Cumberland Co NC
1770 – Wake County NC formed from Johnston County NC 1770 – Chatham County NC formed from Orange County NC The red marker shows the approximate location of (1) New Hope Ck, Bush Ck, Haw River in Chatham County, (2) Swift and Middle Ck in Johnston County, and (3) Black Ck in Johnston County
Year	Name	NC County	Water	Acres	Description
1771	Benjamin Clements Benjamin Clements Jr Reuben Clements	Chatham			Benj, Benj Jr, and Reuben Clements were in Chatham Co NC with Charles Stewart, John Hatley, John Bynum, and John Stewart (all previously connected to the Clements
1772	Benjamin Clements Benjamin Clements Jr Reuben Clements William Clements	Chatham			Chatham County military returns (23 Sep 1772), Muster of Captain Isaiah Hogan’s company – ensign William Clements, pr Benjamin Clements, pr Benjamin Clements Jr, pr Rubin Clements, pr William Bynum, pr John Bynum, pr Edward Tatum, pr John Stewart, pr Charles Stewart (could this William have been the son of George Clements of Bertie Co, NC), Wm and John Hatley, John Oldham
1773	Benjamin Clements	Wake Cumberland	+?	?	“Benjamin Clements of Wake Co NC” buys land
1774	Benjamin Clements Hannea Clements	Chatham	-108	New Hope Ck Lick	Benjamin Clements and wife Hannea sold 108 acres on N side of New Hope Ck, E side of Lick to James Bell (relative of William Bynum)
1775	Benjamin Clements	Chatham			Barnaby Camay bond to Benjamin Clements
1775	Benjamin Clements	Wake Johnston	+150	Swift Ck	“Benjamin Clements of Wake Co NC” buys 150 acres in Johnston Co NC on north side of Swift Ck from Benjamin Johnson (land first from John Carrel to Sill Johnson and passed to Benj Johnson the to Clements)
Circa1776	Culliver Clements	Rutherford			Moved to Rutherford Co NC from another location in NC (presumably Wake Co NC, the home of his father Benjamin Clements) at the beginning of the Revolutionary War
1776	Benjamin Clements	?	-243	Haw R	Benjamin Clements sold 243 acres on Haw River (from 486 acre land grant of 1758) to Thomas Tucker, Haw R is in Chatham Co
1776	Benjamin Clements	Chatham			Thomas Tucker sold 243 acres on N side of Haw River near Lick Br to James Bell (this land was originally a pt of the Benjamin Clements 1758 grant for 486 acres on Haw R) (Thomas Tucker completed an apprenticeship with Elenor Clements in 1768)
1776	Benjamin Clements James Clements H Clements	Wake Johnston	-150	Swift Ck	“Benjamin Clements of Wake Co NC” sold 150 acres in Johnston Co NC on borth side of Swift Ck, (land first from John Carrel to Sill Johnson and passed to Benj Johnson the to Clements), witnessed by James Clements, deed signed by Benja (B) Clements, and wife Hana Clements
1777	James Clements	Cumberland			In Cumberland County with Stewart families
1779	Benjamin Clements	Cumberland	-?	?	“Benjamin Clements of Wake Co NC” sells land
1781	Culliver Clements	Ninety Six SC			Culliver Clements listed at “Battles of Ninety Six” in 1781 (Roster of Patriot Soldiers at Battle of Ninety Six)
1782	Culliver Clements	Rutherford			Culliver Clements left Ninety Six District SC after the Revolutionary War and returned to Rutherford Co NC (AL Rev War Residents, 1776-1783)
1782	James Clements Benjamin Clements James Clements	Johnston	-100	Black Ck	“James Clements of Johnston Co NC” sold 100 acres in Johnston Co NC on Black Ck, wit: Benjamin “B” Clements, James Clements (NOTE: Charles Stewart lived on Black Ck, married Elizabeth Clements and later moved to Lincoln Co TN – where Reuben Clements children moved also) (where did this land come from?)
1782	Reuben Clements	Cumberland	+?	?	“Reuben Clements of Cumberland Co NC” buys land, this is the location of the Stewart family into which he married
1783	Charles Clements Benjamin Clements	Johnston	+386	Black Ck	“Charles Clements of Johnston Co NC” bought 386 acres in Johnston Co NC on Black Ck, wit: Benjamin “B” Clements
1784	Moore County NC formed from Cumberland County, NC
1787	James Clements	Johnston			James Clements listed in Johnston Co NC in Fishes District
Circa 1787	Culliver Clements				Culliver Clements lived in Rutherford Co NC for approximately 5 years before removing to a different location (presumably to Pendleton SC) according to (AL Rev War Residents, 1776-1783)
1789	Charles Clements Jesse Clements Culliver Clements	Pendleton SC	+133	Broadway Ck Rocky R	Charles Clements purchased 133 acres on Broadway Ck and Rocky River, witnesses Jesse Clements and Coliver Clements - 1789
1790					William Bynum and dozens of other families from Chatham Co NC relocated to Pendleton Co SC
1790	Charles Clements	Pendleton SC			Charles Clements listed in 1790 Pendleton SC census – 3M>16, 1f.  Also in Pendleton was Eleonor Clements – 1M>16, 2M<16, 2f
1790	Reuben Clements	Cumberland			Reuben Clements listed in 1790 Cumberland NC census – 1M>16, 5 children, 1 slave
1790	Jesse Clements Culliver Clements	Pendleton SC			Jesse Clements sold to Culliver Clements two wagons and some livestock – 20 August 1790
1792	Charles Clements	Pendleton SC	+871	Cherokee Ck Savannah R	Charles Clements received 871 acre plat on Cherokee Ck, a branch of Savannah River, Ninety Six District, 5 November 1792, also mentioned Peter Hall, James Millwee, Samuel Smith
1792	Charles Clements	Pendleton SC	+641	Cherokee Ck Hencoop Ck Pea Ck Rocky R	Charles Clements received 641 acre plat on Cherokee Ck Ninety Six District 5 November 1792, also mentioned Edward Graham, Robert McCann, William Washington
1792	Charles Clements James Clements	Pendleton SC	+826	Broadway Ck Rocky R Savannah R	Charles Clements received 826 acre plat on Broadway Ck Washington Dist, also mentioned James Clements, William Halbert, James Milwee, John Oldham, Richard Oldham, John Pollock, William Walker
1792	Reuben Clements	Pendleton SC	+331	Rocky Ck Rocky R	Reuben Clements granted 331 acres on Rocky Ck
1792	Charles Clements	Pendleton SC			Charles Clements owns land on Cherokee and Barber Creek (vol 31, page 40)
1793	Reuben Clements James Clements	Pendleton SC	+402	Big Rocky Ck Rocky R	Reuben Clements received 402 acre plat on Big Rocky Ck Ninety Six Dist, also mentioned James Clements, Reuben Clements, Robert McCann, Ambrose Nickles
1793	Reuben Clements	Pendleton SC			Reuben Clements lived somewhere between Watermelon Ck and Hencoop Ck in 1793 as he oversaw the road in this vicinity.
1793	Reuben Clements	Pendleton SC		Broadway Ck Rocky R	Reuben Clements witnessed a deed between George Dilworth and Richard Oldham for land on Broadway Ck and Rocky River
1793	Charles Clements	Pendleton SC	?	Cherokee Ck Rocky Ck Savannah R	Christopher Williamson sold to Charles Clements land on Cherokee Ck – 28 Nov 1793
1794	Jesse Clements	Pendleton SC		Barkers Ck Little R	Jesse Clements mentioned on John Robinson 211 acre plat on Barkers Ck and Little River Ninety Six Dis, with John Luney, James Martin, John Miller, John Robinson, James Wardlow
1794	Charles Clements	Pendleton SC	+614	Barkers Ck	Charles Clements of Ninety Six Dist bought from John Cart 614 acres on south fork of Barkers Ck in Ninety Six Dist for 50 pounds, witness James Jack (his father in law)
1794	Charles Clements Reuben Clements	Pendleton SC	?	?	Reuben Clements witnessed a Charles Clements deed on 22 November 1794
1794	Charles Clements Reuben Clements	Pendleton SC	?	Cherokee Ck Rocky Ck Savannah R	Charles Clements to Nathaniel Reed land on Cherokee Ck (pt of Williamson 1793), witnessed by Reuben Clements – 22 Nov 1794
1795	Reuben Clements James Clements	Pendleton SC	-331	Rocky Ck Rocky R	Reuben Clements sold 331 acres on Rocky Ck of the Rocky River to Joel Brazeal (father in law , wit – James Clements (Reuben’s son would marry a Brazeal) (the 133 acres warrant of a 1792 grant to Reuben Clements)
1796	Culliver Clements	Pendleton SC	?	Broadway Ck	Culliver Clements bought of John Oldham land on Broadway Creek on 7 February 1795 (one day before Jesse Clements purchase)
1795	Jesse Clements	Pendleton SC	?	12 Mile Ck	Jesse Clements bought land on 12 Mile Ck on 8 February 1795
1795	James Clements	Pendleton SC	?	Broadway Ck Rocky R	James Clements bought land on Broadway Ck from Richard Oldham on 26 March 1795
1795	Reuben Clements James Clements	Pendleton SC	?	Rocky Ck	Reuben Clements purchased from John Oldham land on Rocky Creek of Rocky River, adjoining the farm of James Clements, on 21 January 1795.
1795	Charles Clements	Pendleton SC	+450	Broadmouth Ck Broadway Ck Pea Ck Saluda R	Charles Clements received 450 acre plat on Broadmouth Ck Ninety Six Dist, also mentioned Benjamin Arnold, J Bell, Joseph Brown, Charles Clements, Peter hall, John Oldham, Richard Oldham, Thomas Reddin, William Van, Andrew Williamson
1795	Jesse Clements Reuben Clements Benjamin Clements Charles Clements James Clements Culliver Clements	Pendleton SC			Jesse Clements died in 1795 and the estate buyers were Culliver Clements, Reuben Clements, Benjamin Clements, Charles Clements, and James Clements.  The sale was certified by Culliver Clements, Charles Clements, and Benjamin Clements
1796	Charles Clements	Pendleton SC			Charles Clements mentioned on the Benj McCance plat for 221 acres on Hencoop Ck, Cherokee Ck, Savannah R, Pendleton Co, Ninety Six Dist, also Jas Allen, John Burdine, John Forsythe, David Greer, James McConnell, John Norwood
1796	Charles Clements	Pendleton SC	-100	Cherokee Ck	Charles Clements sold 100 acres to Nathaniel Reed on Cherokee Ck
1797	Culliver Clements James Clements Reuben Clements	Pendleton SC	+214	Rocky Ck Savannah R	Culliver Clements received a plat 15 December 1797 for 214 acres on Great Rocky Creek, Rocky Ck, Savannah River in Pendleton County, Ninety Six District, SC.  Surveyed by David Greer and names included are James Clements, Reuben Clements, John Huger, David Greer (surveyor), and Thomas Thackston (SC Dept of Archives and History online plat search)
1797	James Clements Charles Clements	Pendleton SC	+175	Rocky Ck	James Clements received a 175 acre plat (on same day as Culliver Clements – 15 Dec 1797) on Big Rocky Ck, Rocky River, Little Rocky Ck, in Ninety Six Dist (surveyed 17 Jan 1795), also mentioned on the plat doc – Banj Arnold (surveyor), Charles Clements, John Huger, James Clements
1798	Culliver Clements James Clements Charles Clements	Pendleton SC		Broad Mouth Ck	Culliver Clements mentioned in a plat received by James Clements 3 December 1798 for 119 acres on waters of Broad Mouth Creek in Pendleton County, Washington Dist, SC.  Also mentioned are Walter Bell, David Greer, and John Harper  (SC Dept of Archives and History online plat search)
1798	James Clements Culliver Clements	Pendleton SC	+199	Broad Mouth Ck	James Clements received a plat for 199 acres on Broadmouth Ck, Little Rocky Ck, Saluda R, Savannah R, Pendleton Co, Washington Dist, also mentioned Walter Bell, Culliver Clements, James Clements, David Greer (surveyor), John Harper
1799	James Clements Benjamin Clements	Pendleton SC		Rocky Ck	James Clements and Benjamin Clements witnessed a Rocky Ck land deed 2 March 1799
1799	Charles Clements Culliver Clements	Pendleton SC	+151	Broad Mouth Ck	Charles Clements received a 151 acre plat (plat originally surveyed for Culliver Clements 14 Jan 1797) on Broadmouth Ck, Saluda R, Pendleton Co, Washington Dist, also mentioned on the plat doc – Joseph Brown, Charles Clements, Culliver Clements, David Greer, David Oliphant, Samuel Smith, James Todd, Andrew Williamson
1800	Charles Clements Agnes Clements James Clements	Pendleton SC	-335	Cherokee Ck Savannah R	Charles Clements of Pendleton to Roger Murphy 335 acres on Cherokee Ck and Savannah River (pt of a 641 acre grant to Charles Clements 5 Nov 1792), witnessed by James Clements, George Dilworth, dower released by Agnes Clements (wife of Charles Clements)
1800	Culliver Clements Benjamin Clements James Clements Reuben Clements Charles Clements Benjamin Clements Benjamin Clements	Pendleton SC			Cully Clemmons (fam955) listed in 1800 census of Pendleton Co SC with Benjamin Clemmons (fam944), James Clements (fam813), Reuben Clements (fam811), Benjamin Clements (fam843), Benjamin Clements (fam903), Charles Clements (fam799), no Jesse-deceased in 1795
1801	James Clements	Pendleton SC		Watermelon Rocky Ck Savannah R	James Clements mentioned in a John Williamson 177 acre plat on Watermelon Ck, Rocky R, Savannah R, Pendleton Dist, surveyed by William Bell, also Benj Arnold, Thos Thaxton, John Williamson
1801	Charles Clements	Jackson GA		Walnut Br Mulberry Fk	Charles Clements owned land in 1801 on Walnut Branch near Mulberry (William Stewart of Pendleton Dist, SC owned land stretching between Mulberry and Walnut)
1801	Charles Clements	Pendleton SC	-200	Broadmouth Ck	Charles Clements sold 200 acres to James Todd on Broadmouth Ck
1802	Charles Clements	Pendleton SC		Cherokee Ck	Charles Clements witnessed a deed – Nathaniel Nall to John Murphy for 150 acre son Cherokee Ck
1802	Charles Clements	Pendleton SC	-150	Cherokee Ck Savannah R	Charles Clements sold 150 (possibly 250) acres on Cherokee Ck of Savannah River to Roger Murphy, Agnes Clements wife of Charles released dower (land part of 871 acre grant to Charles Clements in 1792)
1802	James Clements	Jackson GA	+ ?	Mulberry Fk	James Clements purchased land (already a land owner in county) on Mulberry Fork, Jackson Co, GA 16 Feb 1802 (Jackson Co GA deed bk B, p331)
1803	Culliver Clements	Jackson GA			Culliver Clements, in about 1803, moved to Jackson County, Georgia (AL Rev War Residents, 1776-1783)
1803	James Clements Charles Clements Benjamin Clements	Jackson GA			James Clements lived in McKeever District, Jackson County, Georgia on Mulberry Fork of Oconee River next to William Stewart (who was also from Pendleton Dist, SC) This according to the 1803 Jackson Co GA tax records – also there Charles Clements and Benjamin Clements
1805	Culliver Clements James Clements Charles Clements Benjamin Clements	Jackson GA			The Jackson County, GA land lottery list contained the names of Colver (Culliver) Clements, , James Clements, Charles Clements and Benjamin Clements (also William Clements Jesse Clements and Joanna Clements)
1807	Reuben Clements	Pendleton SC			Reuben Clements witnessed a deed between Othniel and Hezekiah Rice to Thomas Crow.  Reuben Clements also gave an oath to John Millwee in 1816 on this deed – 9 Jan 1807
1808	Benjamin Clements	Pendleton SC		Rocky Ck Rocky R	Benjamin Clements witnessed a deed between Thomas Thackston and Joseph Brazeale for 150 acres on Rocky Ck, Benjamin Clements also witnessed the dower release – 7 Oct 1808
1809	Culliver Clements	Jackson GA	<228>	Mountain Ck Walnut Fk	Culliver Clements paid taxes 1809 in Captain Wilson McKinney’s Precinct, Jackson County, GA for 228 3rd rate oak and hickory land acres, originally owned by Sewell of Jackson County, GA (Georgia Tax Records) also in the precinct – Davis Joseph (155 acres previously owned by Sewell on Mountain Ck adj Clements), George W. Beard (50 acres previously owned by Eppeson on waters of Walnut Fork adj Clements), Lemuel Winn (275 acres on Mountain Ck adj Cochrum), John Inzer (122 ares previously owned by Montgomery on Mountain Ck adj McCree), David Files (60/67 acres on Walnut Fork adj Clements), also on Walnut Fork – (Andrew) Armor, (James) Horton, John Bennet, Samuel Patton, Davis Joseph, Files, Glenn, Hamilton (precinct citizens also lived on and near Lake Mulberry, Mulberry Fork, Flat Ck, Indian Ck)
1809	Benjamin Clements	Jackson GA	<10>	Little Mulberry Ck	Benjamin Clements paid taxes 1809 in Captain Samuel Windham’s Precinct, Jackson County, GA for 10 1st rate oak and hickory acres, originally owned by Jones on Little Mulberry Ck, adjoining (John) Puckett, also on Little Mulberry – (Elisha) Wynn, Reuben Windham, H Cup, Cobbs (other in precinct lived on Appelachee, Lake Mulberry, Mulberry Fork, Rocky Ck, Williamsons Ck, Indian Ck, Cedar Ck, Rose Ck)
1809	Charles Clements James Clements	Jackson GA	<540> <700>	Mulberry Fk	Charles Clements and James Clements paid taxes on land in Captain Alexander H. Peter’s Precinct, Jackson County, GA. Charles Clements paid on 540 3rd rate oak and hickory acres originally granted to Charles Clements on the waters of Mulberry, adjoining (Benjamin) Watts, also nearby (Thomas) Wadsworth, James Clements paid on 10/10/10 acres in 1st, 2nd, 3rd rates low ground land, and 200/470 acres in 2nd and 3rd rate land originally granted to Stark on Mulberry Fork adjoining Gipson (others in precinct lived on Walnut Fork, Pistol Ck, Lake Mulberry, Mulberry Fork, Beaverdam, Little Mulberry)
1809	Benjamin Clements	Jackson GA	+403.5	?	Benjamin Clements 403.5 acres Jackson County GA (Georgia Colonial and Headright Plat Index, 1735-1866, vol WW, p327)
1810	Benjamin Clements Reuben Clements	Jackson GA & Pendleton SC			Jackson Co GA - no census record (lost census) Pendleton District, SC – p160A Benjamin Clements (1m over 45, 1F over 45, 6 children) p159B Ben Clemmons (1M26-45, 1F over 45, 4 small children) p159A Reuben Clemments (1M over 45, 1F over 45, 7 children, 0 slaves) p156B B Clemments (1M26-45, 1F26-45, 2 small children, 2 slaves) and next door J Clemments (1M over 45, 15 slaves) another likely unrelated p149A Aaron Clemmons
1810	Reuben Clements Benjamin Clements	Pendleton SC			According to the 1810 census, Roger Murphy lived 2 households from Reuben Clements (p159) wm>45, wf>45, wm16-26, 3wf16-26, 2wm10-16, wf0-10 in Pendleton Co SC. Benjamin Clements (p160) wm26-45, wm16-26, wf16-26, wm10-16, 2wm0-10, 2wf0-10.  There was  B Clements and I Clements that are unrelated
1813	James Clements	Jackson GA	+700	?	James Clements – 4 January 1813 – was issued a document by State of GA to have 700 acres surveyed in Jackson Co GA.  He was currently living in GA, survey occurred 6 January 1813 (www.familysearch.com)
1813	James Clements	Jackson GA	+610.25	Apalachee R	James Clements 610.25 acres Apalachee River, Jackson County, GA (Georgia Colonial and Headright Plat Index, 1735-1866, vol YY, page 220)
1815	Culliver Clements	Jackson GA	+450	?	Culliver Clements – 5 June 1815 – was issued a document by State of GA to have 450 acres surveyed in Jackson Co GA.  He was currently living in GA, survey occurred 20 July 1815 (www.familysearch.com)
1815	Charles Clements	Jackson GA	+300	?	Charles Clements – 5 June 1815 – was issued a document by State of GA to have 300 acres surveyed in Jackson Co GA.  He was currently living in GA, survey occurred 21 May 1817 (www.familysearch.com)
1815	Charles Clements	Jackson GA	+300	?	Charles Clements – 5 June 1815 – was issued a document by State of GA to have 300 acres surveyed in Jackson Co GA.  He was currently living in GA, survey occurred 16 July 1815 (www.familysearch.com)
1815	Culliver Clements	Jackson GA		Oconee R	Culliver Clements listed as owner of 235 acres on Oconee River in Jackson County Georgia in 1815 (GA Colonial and Headright Plat Index, 1735-1866, vol YY, page 221)
1816	Reuben Clements	Pendleton SC			Reuben Clements gave an oath to John Millwee on an 1807 deed between Othniel and Hezekiah Rice on one part and Thomas Crow of the other
1817	Charles Clements	Jackson GA	+119	Watts Ck	Charles Clements 119 acres Watts Creek, Jackson Co GA (Georgia Colonial and Headright Plat Index, 1735-1866, vol XX, p 360)
1820					1820 census Reuben Clements – nowhere, probably in AL Culliver Clements – nowhere, probably in AL Charles Clements – Gwinnett Co GA (M>45, wife, 9 children, 3 in agr, 0 slaves) James Clements – Gwinnett Co GA (M>45, wife, 0 children, 2 in agr, 12 slaves) Benjamin Clements – none in GA, none the right age in Pendleton
1821	Charles Clements	Fayette GA	+202		Charles Clements drew 202 acres in Fayette Co GA in 4th GA Land Lottery