54. Josiah Osborne
Josiah and all of his brothers were born on Long Island, NewYork. His parents and ancestors were Welsh. All told, Josiah had10 brothers. Josiah also fought in the War of 1812. He supposedly died a pauper.the 1830 census shows Osborn, Josiah - 1 male 80-90, 1 female70-80
Dates taken from large monument in Creston, Ashe County, North Carolina on hwy. 88, 8 mile east of Trade , Tennessee.
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=james_ osborne&id=I118
no marker
61. Solomon Osborne
An incident occurred with the Osborne brothers, in their newly occupied territory, that tells of the dangers and exposures to which pioneer settlers were subjected.
Enoch Osborne and brothers, Solomon and Ephriam, went into what is now Watauga, N. C., on a hunting trip, deer being plentiful in that section. Getting wet by a shower of rain, and wet bushes, they struck up camp in the evening, and lay down to sleep and rest, hanging up their clothes by the camp fire to dry. The Indians surprised them by shooting into the camp and killing Solomon Osborne; an Indian chased Enoch some distance, and lost him in the dark. Ephriam, after fleeing from camp carefully crept back in the dark to his horse that was fastened with a hickory bark halter to a tree, loosed him and rode home. Enoch returned home without shoes, and in his night clothing. These facts are gathered from Mrs. Mary McMullen, wife of Hon. Lafayette McMullen, member of Congress, from Scott county, Va., for several sessions. Mrs. McMullen, before her marriage, was Miss Mary Woods, granddaughter of Solomon Osborne, who was murdered in the camp by the Indians.
http://home.att.net/~osborne-origins/biograph/bio_rel.htm#Grayson_Osbornes
62. Stephen Osborne
Rowan County did not exist in 1744 in the state of North Carolina. It was not founded until 1753.
Enoch was promoted to Lieutenant, Fincastle County, Virginia (near Dublin) on 4 Apr 1776. Later he was Captain of the Montgomery County,Virginia Militia. He took part in the Battle of King's Mountain on 7 Oct 1780 THE OSBORNE FAMILY Esquire Enoch Osborne and family settled on New River, in what is known as Bridle Creek, but for many years known as Osborn settlement. About the same time other families located there. Enoch Osborn had three brothers, Solomon, Ephraim, and Jonathan,who came to the county with their families about the same time. A fort was built on the farm now occupied and owned by Joshua Osborne and son, John, at Ansella post office. Indian depredations were common on the border settlements, and preparations for protection and defense was necessary. It was fortunate for society that the first settlers were people of moral worth and piety. Enoch Osborne and wife were professors of religion and aided in planting the standard of christian civilization over the land that was recently inhabited by savages. An incident occurred with the Osborne brothers in their newly occupied territory that tells of the dangers and exposures to which pioneer settlers were subjected. Enoch Osborne and brothers Solomon and Ephraim,went into what is now Watauga County, NC, on a hunting trip--deer being plentiful in that section--and getting wet by a shower of rain and wet bushes struck up camp, hung up their wet clothes by the camp-fire and lay down to sleep. The Indian ssurprised them by shooting and killing Solomon Osborne. An Indian chased Enoch some distance and lost him in the dark. Ephraim, after fleeing from camp, carefully crept back in the dark to find his mare that was fastened with a hickory-bark halter to a tree, loosed her and rode home. Enoch Osborne returned home without shoes and in his night clothing. The author of these sketches learned these facts from Mrs. Mary McMullen, who, before her marriage, was Miss Mary Woods, granddaughter of Solomon Osborn who was murdered by the Indians,and married Hon. Fayette McMullen, member of congress from Scott county in his district in Virginia for several sessions. It was at the old fort where Esquire Enoch Osborn, Sr., first located a home. He married a Miss Hash. Their home was a resting place for the way-worn traveling preachers. The venerable Bishop Asbury in after years called with them, rested and took refreshments as he was making his ministerial tour through this newly settled country, preaching the gospel.
Grayson County, Virginia Slaveholders. 1800-1860
http://www.ls.net/~newriver/va/slavegr.htm
1800- 2 slaves
1810- 2 slaves
1820-2 slaves
1830- 2 slavesNancy Osborn
1850- 5 slaves
1860- 6 slavesSolomon Osborn
1860- 3 slavesZachariah Osborn
1860- 1 slave
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Osbornes of Grayson Co., VAPioneer Settlers of Grayson County, Virginia, Bristol, TN, King
Printing Co., 1914. Page 171. (transcript)THE OSBORNE FAMILY
Esquire Enoch Osborne settled on New River, near Bridle Creek; this for
many years was known as the Osborne settlement. Enoch Osborne had three
brothers, Solomon, Ephriam, and Johnathan, who came to this country with
their families about the same time, and settled on New River, near together.
A fort was built on the farm now occupied by Joshua Osborne and son,
John, at Ancella Post Office. Indian depredations were common on the border
settlements, and preparations for protection and defence were necessary.
It was fortunate for society that the first settlers were people of moral
worth and piety.
Enoch Osborne's wife was a Miss Hash. He and his wife were Christians,
and aided very much in planting the standard of Christian civilization over
the land that was so recently inhabited by savages.
Their home was a resting place for the wayworn traveling preachers. The
venerable Bishop Asbury called with them, rested, and took refreshments, as
he was making his ministerial tours through this newly settled country,
preaching the gospel.
It was at the old Fort where Esquire Enoch Osborne, Sr., first located a
home.
An incident occurred with the Osborne brothers, in their newly occupied
territory, that tells of the dangers and exposures to which pioneer settlers
were subjected.
Enoch Osborne and brothers, Solomon and Ephriam, went into what is now
Watauga, N. C., on a hunting trip, deer being plentiful in that section.
Getting wet by a shower of rain, and wet bushes, they struck up camp in the
evening, and lay down to sleep and rest, hanging up their clothes by the
camp fire to dry. The Indians surprised them by shooting into the camp and
killing Solomon Osborne; an Indian chased Enoch some distance, and lost him
in the dark. Ephriam, alter fleeing from camp carefully crept back in the
dark to his horse that was fastened with a hickory bark halter to a tree,
loosed him and rode home. Enoch returned home without shoes, and in his
night clothing. These facts are gathered from Mrs. Mary McMullen, wife of
Hon. Lafayette McMullen, member of Congress, from Scott county, Va., for
several sessions. Mrs. McMullen, hefore her marriage, was Miss Mary Woods,
granddaughter of Solomon Osborne, who was murdered in the camp by the
Indians.
Up to the present day, the Osborne family have lived in Grayson county;
some have moved to the West, while quite a number have remained as worthy,
industrious citizens of their native county. Solomon Osborne, Jr., married
Hannah Cox, lived at the old fort on New River, and on the same farm his son
Joshua now lives; others of this family live in the same community.
Zachariah Osborne married Miss Jincey Burton, a lady of deep piety, a
faithful wife and affectionate mother. Zachariah Osborne and wife brought
up a large family on the river near the fort; three daughters, Mary, Nancy,
and Phoebe, married three brothers, Alexander, Galloway, and Samuel Cox, Jr.
Mahala married Joshua Cox; Biddie married David Cox; one married Daniel
Boyer; Caroline married Johnston Hale. Margaret married John Phipps, of
Saddle Creek.
Their son, Enoch Osborne, married Miss Cox; Allen married; Floyd married
Miss Rosa Hale, daughter of Warner Hale and wife, Miss Mary Cox; Preston
married Miss Isabelle Cox; Zachariah, Jr., married Miss Mollie Cox; both the
above Isabelle and Mollie were daughters of Enoch Cox and wife, Miss Susan
Thomas.
Floyd Osborne and Preston Osborne both settled on Meadow Creek, near Old
Town, and have brought up their families there. Emmett P. Osborne, son of
Floyd Osborne, married Miss Mary Williams, daughter of Hyram Williams and
Miss Jane Brown. He lived on the old Brown farm on Meadow Creek; died at
the Jefferson Hospital, Roanoke, Va., from an operation for appendicitis; he
leaves a wife and six children.
Thomas H. Osborne, youngest son of Floyd Osborne, lives at the old
homestead on Meadow Creek.
John H., another son, lives on Rock Creek, Va.
Sister to William Horton Hash Sr.
Brother to Jane Hash
144. Andrew Hash
now Grayson County, Virginia
70. Jonathan Osborne
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Jonathan and Agnes were married in Grayson Co.,VA. I have seen the marriage bond.
Linda Blevins (lindablevins11@yahoo.com) 2003-07-24 18:54:36
Agnes died shortly after the baby was born. Mary Swift was a different person. I have been unable to find a marriage bond for them, but many in Ashe are not to be found.
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