Samuel P. Story

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Died:
Probably died in White Co, as he was there in 1830 census, and his wife and children are still there in 1840 census.

Samuel married Sarah C. Wilson on 22 Sep 1827 in White County, Illinois, USA. Sarah (daughter of Robert Wilson and Elizabeth [Inknown]) was born between 1800 and 1810; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Robert W. Story was born between 1828 and 1830; and died.
2. Andrew W. Story was born about 1830 in Illinois, USA; and died.
3. William J. Story was born about 1834 in Illinois, USA; and died.
4. Rebecca J. Story was born about 1836 in Illinois, USA; and died.

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It would appear that Andrew's first wife has died prior to 1830. By the ages of children in his home, they would have been married 1805 - 1815. They have a daughter 15 - 20, and 2 sons 10 - 15.

Death of first wife; John N. born ca 1824; absent from 1830 census. Andrew Story recommended as one of 5 gentlemen who were "proper persons to be added to the commission of the peace in this county." Record entry for July term 1819 of the White County commissioners court. Andrew Story appointed commissioner of the Probate Court.

Andrew married Mary Martha Patton before 1800. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1820 White Co IL census reflects both a George STORY Sr (1 free white m 21 +, 1 other white inhabitant) and a George STORY Jr (1 m 21 +, 4 other) This must be George and his son. At this time his youngest known child would have been well grown - probably just him and his wife in the home.

George married Unknown Foster. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
Marriage d deduced from ages of children

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Received a land grant in what was then Anson Co NC, later became Spartanburg Co SC.

Some think that his middle initial was 'G,' but that was the mark he used to sign documents. Founding of Fair Forest Presbyterian Church, Spartanburg area of South Carolina Vol. 1, Page 295, Howe's History of the Presbyterian Church of South Carolina: "The germ of the Fairforest Church In the district of Union, on the waters of a large creek by the same name which falls into Tyger River, a branch of Broad River. was planted at the same time (that is, about 1751). The site of the church Is a half mile below where the line between Spartanburg and Union crosses Fairforest Creek . . . The church dates its origin from some seven or eight families who emigrated from Lancaster County, Penna. from the years 1751 to 1754. Among the first emigrants were George Story, James McIlwaine, and one by the name of Dugan. Their first place of encampment was on a commanding eminence about two miles east of Glenn Springs . . . One of the two, McIlwaine, it is said, exclaimed: "What a fair forest this!" The name attached itself to the place and then to the bold, lovely stream . . . In 1764 they were visited by Rev. Joseph Tate, then pastor of Donegal, Lancaster County, Penna, whence they had migrated."

Died:
Will writted 11 March 1800, probated Jan 1805.Legatees: his dau Margaret Elders, dau-in-law Nancy Story, sons George Jr, Henry, James and Anthony.