Rev. Cornelius B. Thames1

Male, #43321, (circa 1787 - 1876)

ParentRev. William Thames (before Oct 1759 - 10 Jan 1813)
ParentLucy (?) (1761 - 23 Nov 1812)
Rev. Cornelius B. Thames|b. circa 1787\nd. 1876|p43321.htm|Rev. William Thames|b. before Oct 1759\nd. 10 Jan 1813|p43343.htm|Lucy (?)|b. 1761\nd. 23 Nov 1812|p43344.htm|Joseph Thames|b. 1732\nd. 1780|p47288.htm|Martha E. Newberry|b. circa 1737\nd. 1815|p47289.htm|||||||

Birth*circa 1787 Cornelius was born at Cumberland Co., North Carolina, circa 1787. 
 He was the son of Rev. William Thames and Lucy (?). 
(free wh male 0-16) 1790 Census2 Aug 1790 Cornelius was probably a free white male, under 16 years old, in Rev. William Thames's household on the 1790 Census at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.2 
(free wh male 10-16) 1800 Census4 Aug 1800 Cornelius was probably a free white male, age 10 and under 16, in Rev. William Thames's household on the 1800 Census at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.3 
Marriage*8 Jul 1805 He married Susannah Carver at Cumberland Co., North Carolina, on 8 Jul 1805. (Marriage Bond, Susannah Carver to Cornelius Thames, 8 Jul 1805, Cumberland Co., NC. Bond: Stephen Wiggins, Richard Jordon, John Beck. Record #3551 2.). 
1810 Census*6 Aug 1810 Cornelius was listed as the head of a family on the 1810 Census at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.4 
Deed*23 Mar 1812 A deed was granted to him by Rev. William Thames and with Rev. David Thames as an adjacent landowner on 23 Mar 1812 at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.
(Cumberland County Deed Book 20; page 472. March 23, 1812 William Thames to Cornelius Thames for love and affection 77 and 1/2 acres along the Fayetteville to Wilmington Road between the land of David Thames and the land William retains.).5 
Tax roll*1815 He registered to pay taxes at Cumberland Co., North Carolina, in 1815. Cumberland County Tax List of 1815; Cornelius Thames pays one poll has no slaves and owns 77 acres of land valued at $350. There is no record here of any Thames, who was a Baptist Minister, ever owning slaves..5 
Biography28 Mar 1815 Cumberland County Will Book A; pages 216 - 217 the will of Zachariah Butlar written 28 March 1815 and recorded June 1815 is witnessed by John Butlar and Cornelius Thames.
(Names referenced above: Rev. Cornelius B. Thames Rev. Cornelius B. Thames).5 
Biography*1817 "In an early settlement in Monroe Co. known as Old Salem, a Baptist Church was organized in 1817 and named Old Salem Church. Pastor Cornelius Thames was the first minister of this old church which was lighted with candles and later kerosene lamps while the old earthen fireplace warmed the members in cold weather."
(Names referenced above: Rev. Cornelius B. Thames Rev. Cornelius B. Thames).6 
Relocation*1817 He relocated in 1817 at Monroe Co., Alabama, (Other researchers have assumed that Cornelius B. Thames was the Cornelius Thames who was issued a passport through Indian Territory for himself, his wife, four children and seven negroes, all traveling from Beaufort District, SC. The 1810 census for the Beaufort District clearly enumerated this family with the passport as "Cornl. Tims, 1M0-9, 1M26-44, 3F10-16, 1F26-44, 7 slaves" The family with the passport appears to be the one referenced in "The Succession Records of St. Helena Parish, Louisiana 1804 - 1854": Cornelius Thames, February 22, 1821- Petition of Rachel Thames, widow of Major Cornelius Thames, who died February 1821, leaving no will and eight children. The children are all minors and their names are Reddin, Sarah, Mary, Rachel, Miss Hanson, Washington, Adeline, and Clementine. Dr. Timothy Thames, brother of the deceased, is appointed undertutor to the minors. October 16, 1827 - Petition of Mrs. Rachel Thames for a family meeting. October 16, 1827 - Family meeting recommending the sale of property it then names members whom attended. November 28, 1827 - The petition of Mrs. Rachel Thames shows she bought (this may mean she brought to the marriage) property consisting of one tract of land which was inherited from her grandfather in the State of SC. Her husband sold the land and purchased certain slaves. Her husband inherited $300 from his father's estate. She wishes the paraphernalia (pertains to parapherna or property brought to the marriage) property to be taken out of the succession etc.
The Monore County part of Alabama was not settled by white families until about 1817, and Cornelius is known to have started a church at Old Salem in Monroe Co. in 1817, it is assumed that is the year when Cornelius B. and family moved.).7,8,6 
(heir) Will28 Feb 1818 In Joseph Thames's will on 28 Feb 1818 at Cumberland Co., North Carolina, Cornelius was named as an heir.
     Will made February 28, 1818, Probated September 1819 Cumberland Co. NC. Names Hannah Thames, wife, as widow of Needham Gause (son Bryant Gause). He states in Will "If either Elizabeth McAlester or John Thames Gilmore (grandson) dies without issue then to brother William Thames' children: David Thames, Cornelius Thames, William Thames, James Thames, Ann Wiggins, Martha Cooper & Lucy Newberry". Elizabeth McAlester is his daughter; Stephen Gilmore was the husband of daughter Mary (Molly) Thames Gilmore, deceased..9 
Deed*5 May 1819 A deed was granted to him on 5 May 1819 at Monroe Co., Alabama.
(Sec 19, Tsp 7, Rng 7).10 
1830 Census*1 Jun 1830 Cornelius was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census at Monroe Co., Alabama. 2M0-4, 1M5-9, 3M10-14, 1M15-19, 1M40-49, 2F10-14, 1F40-49.11 
1840 Census*1 Jun 1840 Cornelius was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 Census on 1 Jun 1840 at Monroe Co., Alabama.12 
1850 Census*1 Jun 1850 Cornelius was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census on 1 Jun 1850 at Monroe Co., Alabama.13 
1860 Census*1 Jun 1860 Cornelius was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Monroe Co., Alabama.14 
1870 Census*1 Jun 1870 Cornelius was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Monroe Co., Alabama.15 
Death*1876 He died at Monroe Co., Alabama, in 1876. 

Family

Susannah Carver (say 1787 - before 1860)
Marriage*8 Jul 1805 He married Susannah Carver at Cumberland Co., North Carolina, on 8 Jul 1805. (Marriage Bond, Susannah Carver to Cornelius Thames, 8 Jul 1805, Cumberland Co., NC. Bond: Stephen Wiggins, Richard Jordon, John Beck. Record #3551 2.). 
Children

Charts Warren Culpepper's Ancestry Chart
Joseph Thames Descendants
Last Edited 3 Nov 2003

Citations

  1. E-mail from Lee Y. Ponder (Thames researcher), e-mail address, 5611 Cypress Circle, Tallahassee, FL 32303 to Warren L. Culpepper.
  2. 1790 Federal Census, United States.
    Unk Twp, Cumberland Co., NC, page 41, Transcribed from Ancestry.com image by Warren Culpepper: William Theames, 1M16+, 4M0-15, 4F, 0 Slaves.
  3. 1800 Federal Census, United States.
    Unk Twp, Cumberland Co., NC, page 381, Transcribed from Ancestry.com image by Warren Culpepper: William Theames, 1M0-9, 2M10-15, 1M16-25, 1M26-44, 1M45+, 2F0-9, 1F16-25, 1F26-44, 1F45+, 0 slaves.
  4. 1810 Federal Census, United States.
    Capt Jackson's District, Cumberland Co., NC, page 247
    Transcribed from Ancestry.com image by Warren Culpepper
    Cornelius Thames, 1M16-25, 2F0-9, 2F16-25, 1 slave.
  5. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 6 Nov 2001.
  6. Mary E. Brantley, From Cabins to Mansions: Gleanings from Southwest Alabama, Huntsville, AL: The Strode Pub., 1981.
  7. 1810 Federal Census, United States.
    Prince Williams twp, Beaufort District, page 118. Transcribed from Ancestry.com image: "Cornl. Tims, 1M0-9, 1M26-44, 3F10-16, 1F26-44, 7 slaves."
  8. Passports Issued by Governors of Georgia, 1785-1809, Washington, DC: National Genealogical Society, 1962.
    Page 79: "Page 52--Thurs. 28th February 1811. On Application. ORDERED That passports be prepared for the following persons to travel through the Creek Nation of Indians--to wit, One for Mr. Job Rowley with his wife, four children and five negros, and one for Mr. Cornelius Thames with his wife, four children and seven negroes from Beaufort District..."
  9. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 22 May 2002.
  10. Marilyn Davis Hahn, Old Cahaba Land Office Records and Military Warrants, 1817-1853 Southern University Press, Birmingham, AL 1986.
    Page 23. Cites Ledger 302, Receivers Office at Cahaba, Jan 1819 - Mar 1819.
  11. 1830 Federal Census, United States.
    Unk Twp, Monroe Co., AL, page 51: "2M0-4, 1M5-9, 3M10-14, 1M15-19, 1M40-49, 2F10-14, 1F40-49."
  12. 1840 Federal Census, United States.
    Unk Twp, Monroe Co., AL, page 227: "2M10-14, 1M15-19, 1M20-29, 1M50-59, 2F5-9, 1F20-29, 1F50-59."
  13. 1850 Federal Census, United States.
    Unk Twp, Monroe Co., AL, page 17B, lines 28-31; Ancestry.com image transcribed by Warren Culpepper: "Cornelius Thames, 63, M, Baptist Clergyman, $600, NC; Susannah, 62, F, NC; Travis, 22, M, Farmer, AL; Martha A, 17, F, AL."
  14. 1860 Federal Census, United States.
    Monroe Co., AL, pg 923. From Lee Ponder: "Cornelius Thames, 73, M, NC; Martha McDonald, 24, F, AL; Randall McDonald, 6, M, AL; Charles McDonald, 4, M, AL; Lucy Newberry (sister), 60, F, NC."
  15. 1870 Federal Census, United States.
    Monroe Co., AL, page 456. From Lee Ponder
    Cornelius Thames, 84, M, NC
    Martha McDonald (dau), 35, F, AL
    Randall McDonald, 16, M, AL
    Charles McDonald, 14, M, AL.
  16. , RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Larson/Morgan (Aug 2002), DB :2219623, David Larson <e-mail address.
  17. , RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Larson/Morgan (Aug 2002), DB :2219623, David Larson. <e-mail address>
  18. E-mail from Becky Thames-Simmons, e-mail address, http://www.rebs-n-belles.org to Warren Culpepper, 2004-2008.