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1 Christopher [1642] Choate is documented to have immigrated as an indentured servant to the Province of Maryland in 1676. He is identified by researchers as the first in the line of the "Choates of the South". It is hard to imagine the true reasons why a man of 34 would be inspired or compelled to leave the Old World for the New World. Indentured servants were typically bound for a period of 4-7 years after which they became "freemen" and then had the opportunity for upward mobility in the Province.

There is conjecture that Christopher [1642] was born in Rivenhall Parish, Essex County, England (approx. 35 miles NE of London) and is one of the children of Christopher Choate and Jane (buried: 10 Nov 1667) who resided there. Their children (baptism) were: Edward (29 Apr 1639), Christopher (4 Sep 1642), and John (3 Nov 1644, d. 15 Aug 1717).

Christopher [1642] completed his indentured service and became a "freeman" before 1681. His "freeman" status allowed him to survey 11 acres of land, "Chootes His Chance", in April 1681. This land on the Magothy River is probably where he worked and lived. The Provincial General Assembly paid him 174 pounds of tobacco for work, services, or other reasons in November 1681. There is no record of Christopher [1642] marrying and the name of his wife is not known. He does appear to have two known sons. A count of orphans in 1706 listed a guardian for "one of Chr Choats" and again in 1706 two Choates, Christopher [~1685] as head of household and Edward [~1686] appear for the first time together on a tax list indicating that Christopher has turned 21 and Edward is more than 16. It is assumed these two boys are the second generation of "Choates of the South". Christopher [1642] died before November 16, 1692 when an appraisement of his estate was made.

All INFORMATION and DOCUMENTS on Christopher [1642] Choate can be found above in the Histories section by opening 1642 - Christopher Choate Narrative

 
Choate, CHRISTOPHER 1st Southern Choate (I69)
 
2 William Thomas Jr probably never met his father since he was born seven months before his father was mortally wounded in the Battle of Cold Harbor, VA (May 31 - June 12, 1864). The 1870 US Census lists William Thomas as 7 and living in a household headed by his mother with all his siblings except for his 18 year old brother John. John had married Matilda Edwards two years earlier and they are living in their own dwelling with their 1 yr daughter Sarah.

Martha, his mother, marries Levi Willey on 22 April 1875. Levi is 24 yrs older than Martha and lives four dwelling numbers away from the Choate family in the 1870 US US Census. William Thomas Jr is living with his mother and stepfather Levi Willey in the 1880 US US Census (see notes below).

The 1885 Iowa State Census lists - Solomon Choat 29, Sarah 30, Laura C 10, Rosa J 8, Mattie O, Wm S 0 plus Wm T 21 yrs.

William Thomas Jr. married Amelia Edwards, daughter of Isom C. Edwards & Linea "Linnie" Hackler on 25 Sept 1888 in Alleghany Co., NC. His brother Solomon Sabret was living in Fremont Co., IA in the 1880 US US Census. William Thomas moved to Hamburg, Fremont Co., IA sometime before Purr Lee was born. His wife, Amelia Edwards, was sickly and the family was advised to move back to VA for her health. They moved, when Purr Lee was 2-5 years old, near Independence, VA where they farmed and traded in horses and mules. Amelia Edwards died in April 2, 1900. William Thomas Choate Jr. remarried Mary Della Rector, daughter of Isaiah & Matilda Rector, 31 Jan 1903 in Grayson Co., VA.

William Thomas whistled a lot. He sold off the old farm in Independence (it has a family plot on it) and retired to Galax. 
Choate, William Thomas Jr. (I18)
 
3 Redmon's grandfather, Squire Thomas Choate, eventually moved on to Virginia. It was there he was executed by the Tories for his role in the American Revolution.
Redmon's father, Squire Choate, moved on to Tennessee where his son, Redmon, was born in 1799. In McNairy County, Tennessee, Redmon met and married Sarah McKenzie. Redmon and Sarah had five sons born to them in Tennessee, then moved to Shelby County, Texas where two more sons and six daughters were born.
The exact time Redmon came to Texas has not been determined, but it was before Texas gained independence from Mexico. His first land acquisition was in 1835, a league of land in Limestone County from the Mexican government on May 3, 1835; another league of land on October 11, 1835. During the Republic of Texas, received a total of 2614 acres in Shelby County in 1840. One tract was on the Sabine River where he and his family lived for a while until the Regulator-Moderator War. He then moved his family to the other tract that was in the Mt. Herman community. Here he raised his family. The old home is still standing today. Most of the Choates are buried in the Choate Cemetery that is on this land.

1860 Census Beat 7, Shelby, Texas
Red Choat 61 TN
Sarah Choat 41 KY
Joseph Choat 27 TN
Margrt Choat 19 TX
Susan Choat 17 TX
Sarah Choat 15 TX
Bradly Choat 13 TX
Inrolesy Choat 10 TX
Josephine Choat 5 TX

1850 Census - Shelby TX - Redmon 1799 TN, Sary 1810 KY, Squire 1829 TN, Alexander 1830 TN, David 1832 TN, Joseph 1835 TN, Elizabeth 1837 TX, Margarett 1838 TX, James 1841 TX,Susan 1842 TX, Sary 1844 TX, and Andrew B 1847 TX

1830 Census McNairy TN
2 under 5
2 20 under 30
1f 20 under 30 
Choate, Redmon Casrel (I164)
 
4 Isaac and his family are NORTHERN Choates (New Englanders) that have moved west. Some Revolutionary War soldiers received "bounty land warrants" in the upper Midwest. Many soldiers sold their warrants to land companies. Some New England soldiers and adventurers would follow the Mohawk or Catskill "turnpike" to Buffalo and then into the very upper Midwest.

The Choates of the South typically moved west by following the Tennessee River. 
Choate, Isaac NORTHERN? (I85)
 
5 Sabret [1730] Choate was the youngest of the four boys and one daughter of Christopher [1685] and Flora. He was born probably at Choate's Fancy his father's 100 acre plantation/farm very near St. Thomas' Garrison Church (Owings Mill, MD) and close to the trail which later became the Reisterstown Road.

Sometime prior to 1749, Sabret [1730], who was 19 or younger, and his two brothers, Christopher [1720] and Richard [1722], take the Great Valley (Shenandoah) Road to the Southside of Virginia. The three boys initially settle north of Goose Creek where they are on the 1749 - 1752 tax roll.

Sabret [1730] moves further south and surveys land in 1753 on the Blackwater River. He finds a wife, Mary Isom, and they have five known children: Isom [c.1753], Augustine [c.1755], Edward [c.1760], Sabret [1762], and Sabra [c.1765] probably all born on the Blackwater River property.

Sabret [1730] moves south again and surveys land in 1768 on the Pigg River in VA. He moves his young family to this farm/plantation. The Pigg River property is granted (deeded) in 1781 to Sabret [1730].

The 1790 and 1800 U.S. Census locates Sabret [1730] further south in Wilkes Co, NC. His son Sabret [1765] lives near by and has land on Warriors Creek (5 miles north of Lenoir, NC)

Sabret [1730] is reported to have died 19 Feb 1822 having lived near Shoat's Bridge on Lower Creek in Lenoir, NC.

All INFORMATION and DOCUMENTS on Sabret [1730] Choate can be found above in the Histories tab by opening 1730 - Sabret Choate Narrative

 
Choate, Sabret (I57)
 
6 Children:
-Richard Harris Choate (1875-1945) buried in Trenton, TN per Cousin Jeff (125)
-Henry Wade Choate (1876 - 1932)*
-George Newton Choate (1881 - 1938)*
 
Choate, Patrick Henry (I1133)
 
7 Children:
Martha Jane Choate Peach (1870 - 1957)*
Jerry M. Choate (1872 - 1951)*
Zack R Choate (1874 - 1952)*
Bettie Elizabeth Haley (1877 - 1964)*
Nevada C Choate Hutcherson (1882 - 1979)*
Ludie Choate Davis (1888 - 1980)* 
Choate, Reddick (Redic) (I1064)
 
8 Children: John Austin Choate (1874 - 1927)*, Ida Ellen Choate (1890 - 1989)*, Hattie Ora Choate Biggs (1893 - 1991)* Choate, Edward Russell (I158)
 
9 Children: Rufus F., Mattie Refina, James Gabriel, John Newton, Mary Jane, Charles Sumner Seth, Rual, and Zena Blanche CHOATE

text on Fingagrave.com 225949473
"Thomas Jefferson Cole married Lucinda "Salina" Wilson on July 8, 1966 in Yell County Arkansas. To this marriage, there were nine "known" children born: Rufus Francis (1868), Mattie Refina (1869), James Gabriel (1871), John Newton (1873), Mary Jane (1874), Charles Sumner (1877), Seth J (1879), Blanche (1882), and Ruel (1882). All 9 of the children were born in and around Magazine, Yell County, Arkansas. Salina passed away on March 20, 1887 at the age of 42, and was buried in the Cole Family Cemetery near Chickalah and Ranger in Yell County on her Grandfather, Hiram Cole's farm.

Some time after Salina died in 1887, and before 1900, Thomas Jefferrson moved to Indian Territory in Oklahoma. Soon after that he moved to Graham, Young County, Texas. He died there in August 1915 at the age of 71. The only thing that we know about his burial is that his Texas Death Certificate states that his body was sent to Danville, Yell County, Arkansas for burial. After searching cemeteries in Yell County, and not finding a burial, I have made this memorial placing Thomas Jefferson Choate in the Cole Cemetery beside his wife Salina (and there are some unmarked graves there). Royce Young FAG Contributor #48171631." 
Choate, Thomas Jefferson (I779)
 
10 CO E 131 Reg. Ill's Vol.

1850 US Census Massac, IL
John P Choate 32
Penelope Choate 31
Isaac Choate 8
James Monroe 5
Barbary A Monroe 2
John Chapman 15
Martha Fortner 14
Thomas Choate 24 
Choate, Thomas (I3056)
 
11 Foot Prints in the Sands of Time "Both Edwards Sr.'s, daughters married Allen Fender, of whom it may be correctly said, not lived for themselves only, but for the good of others. They raised a family that did honor to their parents and country." Fender, Allen (I2096)
 
12 from Findagrave:
Children:
Ella Choate Evans (1890 - 1967)*
Edith Zena Carroll Moseley (1902 - 1926) 
Choate, Calvin L. (I2943)
 
13 last listed in the 1880 Rowena, Russell Co. KY census

1870 Census - Precinct 3 Russell KY - William Shoat 1807 KY, Annie 1813 KY, Joel B 1839 KY, Sarah E 1844 KY, William Z 1846 KY, Amos N 1849 KY, Joan P. 1852 KY, Eda E. 1855 KY and Mary J 1860

1860 Census - Wayne KY - William Choat 1807 KY, Annie 1813 KY, Granville D 1836 KY, Lucinda R 1838 KY, Joel B 1840 KY, Sarah E 1843 KY, William Z 1847 KY, Amos M 1848 KY, Juan 1851 KY, Eda 1855 KY and Gabriel (father)1790 KY Note: Jasper C Choat 1834 living at next dwelling with Elizabeth 1830 wife, John W P 1855, Andrew J P 1857, Martha A A 1860 and Alberry Choat 1833 day labour.

1850 Census - Division 1 Wayne KY -
William Choat 1810 KY
Anney 1814 KY,
Jasper 1834 KY
Granville 1838 KY
Cintha A 1840 KY
Joel B 1842 KY
Salley E 1844 KY
William 1846 KY
Martin A 1848 KY 
Choate, William (I270)
 
14 their children: LILA, ALICE, CLESSIE, NELL, GOLDA, LARRY ( who had son SAMUEL DAVID CHOATE ), COOIE & JEAN CHOATE.
 
Choate, Samuel 1/4 Cherokee (I4020)
 
15 "Believed to be the sister of Elizabeth Renfro who married Thoams Kyle." (from "Barefoot and Withrow Family", by Anne and Vivian Daugherty, 1966) Renfro, Eleanor Nellie (I828)
 
16 "JUDGE" Children: Lillie Jane Choate (1875 - 1876)*, Alice Lavine Choate (1891 - 1892)*, Leon Choate (1896 - 1896)* Choate, John Franklin (I778)
 
17 "Killed in Civil War. Married Mary C. Wallace" - ICW

 
Choate, Robert Walker (I240)
 
18 "Kimberly Ann Choate Krause of Chadds Ford Kimberly Ann Choate Krause, 55, died Sunday, November 29, 2015 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Born in Chester, she was a daughter of the late Richard P. and Helen M. Blevins Choate. Kim graduated from Chichester High School, class of 1978 and was employed as an Administrative Assistant for Rockwood Insurance Programs for four years. She previously worked at Concord Candy in the Concord Mall. Kim enjoyed bowling and singing, especially along with her favorite movie, ?The Sound of Music.? She traveled and sang with Life Action Ministries in the late 70?s. Most important to Kim was her devotion to her entire family. She loved spending time with her children, siblings, nieces and nephews, and especially her cherished grandchildren. Kim was the loving wife of Gregory Krause, her husband of 14 years; devoted mother of Joshua Burry (Erica) and Ashley O?Hara (Thomas); sister of Sandra McKay, Kelly Orfetel, Karen Taylor and Richard Choate, Jr.; and grandmother (?Gum?) of Eban and Aaron Burry. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, December 3 and after 9 a.m. Friday, December 4 at The Bridge Church, 1345 Market St., Linwood, PA 19061 with the Funeral Service at 10 a.m. Friday. Burial will be at Philadelphia Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the paws4people foundation, a non-profit Service Dog organization." Published in The Daily Local on Dec. 2, 2015 Choate, Kimberly Ann (I1009)
 
19 "Red River Settlers"; "Records of the Settlers of Northern Montgomery, Robertson and Sumner Counties, Tennessee; BY EDYTH RUCKER WHITLEY; Family Histories" Page 70 / Film Strip Page # 79; "At Owen?s Chapel Methodist Church, in the 10th Civil District of the County, about eight miles south of Springfield, is a cemetery containing many tombstones and inscriptions. Space will not permit all of them to be recounted, but the following are of interest: Approximately 30 names are then listed and among them are: Robert L Choate; born 29 Dec 1845, died 23 Jul 1903 and wife Mary Jane Choate; born 24 May 1846, died 26 Feb 1912. Comments / Side Note: Robert's father, Hawkins, is recorded as having purchased 25 acres in 1827 - - ALAT77 Choate, Robert Lorenzo Dow (I1381)
 
20 "Sabe dropped the e off the end of Choate. He dropped the e because he was fed up with the Civil War and wanted a fresh start and better luck out west. I have no idea if this is true, but I heard it directly from my grandfather many times." Cousin Jack D. (35)


Married his first cousin. Living in Fremont Co., IA, in the 1880 Census. Living in Madison Co., NE, in 1900 and 1910. Living in Boone Co., NE, in 1920 and 1930.

1920 US Census Albion, Boone, NB , Fifth St. - Solomon S 65 and Sarah 64

1910 Census Green Garden Township, Madison Co, NB - Sol. S. 56 NC, Sarah 55 NC, Erma 19 NB, and grand daughter Rathel Grace 18 NB

1900 Census Green Garden, Madison Nebraska {Madison} - Soloman S. Choat July 1854 NC, Sarah A. Jan 1855 NC, Rosa J. Feb 1876 MO, Mattie O Feb 1878 MO, William S. Jul 1882 IO, Moses L. Jun 1884 IO, Erma A. Feb 1891 NB, and Gracie M. July 1891 NB


1885 Iowa State Census - Solomon Choat 29, Sarah 30, Laura C 10, Rosa J 8, Mattie O, Wm S 0 and Moses L. 0, plus his brother Wm T Choate 21 yrs

1880 Census Franklin, Freemont Iowa - S.S. Choat 24yr NC, Sarah 24yr VA, Laura C. 8yr MO, Rosa J. 4yr MO, and Matty O. 2yr MO. 
Choate, Solomon Sabret (I34)
 
21 "South Carolina Patriots in the American Revolution", p. 862 lists: Shote, Christopher -- Served under Col. Polk and Gen. Sumter. A.A.6968; p. 169 lists: Choat, Christoher, b. 1 Jan 1750, Bedford Co., VA, d. after 1833.

Pension Application Receipt #15187. On June 1833 Christopher of McNairy Co., TN age 83 declared that he was born January 1, 1750 in Bedford Co., VA. That he moved from there when very young before the Revolution to East Tennessee and from there to 96th District South Carolina. There he volunteered in 1781 in Capt. Sterling's Company; Colonel Cark's Regiment. On a five month tour of duty, he marched to Broad River, the dividing line between North and South Carolina where they joined General Sumpter. Marching towards the Congaree they were stopped by Tarlton's army and did battle with them at Shierie Ferry on Broad River. A small party of which Christopher was a part was ordered to search for General Tarleton. Under the command of Colonel Chandler, they traveled along the Charleston Road, capturing wagons and prisoners, until they finally engaged in battle at Black Stocks on Forque River. After they they marched to Packolet where Christopher was discharged as his tour of duty had ended. That same day he re enlisted, again under Captain Sterling and Colonel Clark. They marched with General Pickens Regiment to the 96th District of SC. There Christopher became a member of scouting party which watched and gave information about Tories and the British. He served nine or ten months before he was discharged. After the war Christopher said that he moved to Natchez on the Mississippi River for one year. From there he moved to Georgia for two years. From there he went to South Carolina for two years, and then to Davidson Co., TN until 1823 when he came to McNairy Co., TN.
Penison: September 11, 1833, McNairy County, Tenn Recieved $139.98 for Military service 1823-1833

Facts from his application for Revolutionary War Pension with notes by Irene Choate Williams.
1. He was born 1750 in Bedford Co., VA (Bedford Co. was formed 1753-54 from Albemarle and Lunenburg Cos.). There were 3 men in this area in that time period that could be the father of this Christopher. They were Sabret, Richard and Christopher.
2. Moved to East Tennessee when very young, before the Rev. War (The Choates moved into East TN 1773-75 and Christopher would have been at least 23 years old so he would not have been so young, but can we assume from this statement that he moved with his parents and therefore was not married at this time? We have no indication of Sabret ever being in East TN so can we then assume that he could not be father of this Christopher? Also Nadine and I proved to our satisfaction that Christopher had a son Christopher, Jr. born about 1750 so that would rule him out as the father of this Christopher so this would leave Richard as the father????)
3. Entered the service from the 96th district of SC in 1781.
4. Served about one year (this puts Christopher in SC in 1781).
5. After the War moved to Natchez, MS for about a year (This would put him in MS in 1783 and a deed in Washington Co., TN in 1783 states "...on the land next to land where Christopher now lives." and the land records of Washington Co., TN show the Christophers there from 1778-1784 so that would rule out the Revolutionary War Soldier as being the land owner in Washington Co., TN).
6. Moved to Georgia for about two years. (Since he is saying "about" we can say that he probably was in GA about 1784-85)
7. Moved back to South Carolina for two years. (SC records bear out the fact that he was in SC in July 1785 so it would seem his recollection of his movements were pretty good and this would have him leaving SC about 1787-88).
8. Moved to Davidson Co., TN until 1823. (This would mean he moved to Davidson Co., TN about 1788 and at that time Davidson Co. covered a large part of Middle TN, so it is hard to determine just what part of TN he came to from SC, it certainly would not be east TN)
9. In his final pension application he stated that he lived in McNairy Co., TN for twelve years. (This puts him there in 1825 and McNairy Co. was formed from Hardin Co., in 1823.) Before that he lived in Lawrence Co., TN.




From Cousin Shawn_62
1822 -- Lawrence Co., TN Record Book B-1822-1826, Page 50 "...Friday, October 11, 1822 -- Ordered by the court that Sally Choate, the wife of Christopher Choate be put on the pore list and that the ...?... certify the same."

Tennessee Pension Roll of 1835 the following can be found: Christopher Choate, McNairy County, Private, South Carolina Line, $46.66 Annual Allowance, $139.98 Amount Received, September 11, 1833 Pension Started, Age 84


 
Choate, Christopher (RevWar s/o Richard I67) (I79)
 
22 "The Particular Assessment Lists of Baltimore and Carroll County", Maryland 1798, William Bend Books Westminster MD, page 26 - Choat (Choate) Auston (3 slaves): 248 acres part of Clarks Park, part of Soldiers Delight; round log barn, 1 story, 20x20; old log stable, 1 story, 24x18.

1810 U.S. Census - Austin Choate - Home - Soldiers Delight Hundred, Baltimore, Maryland
1m <10
1m 26<45
3f <10
1f 26<45
1f >44
Slaves =4

1830 U.S. Census Dist 7 Baltimore Amy Choate
1m 15<20
1m 20<30
1f 50<60 Amy

1850 Census - District 1, Baltimore MD - Amy 1778 MD and Austin 1823 MD Note: living with Pat Hawkins F age 45 MD black and Henry Hawkins age 3 black

--- NOTE: the text below is from: J.C. Phillips: Choate Family of Baltimore County, 1979. His entire genealogical work on Christopher's [b.1642] decedents who remained in Maryland is available above and in the Publication section of this website.

"AUSTIN CHOATE, third son, last child of Solomon and Sarah, was born on his father's plantation near Reisterstown about 1775, about ten years after his next brother, Edward. As the son of a successful farmer, landowner and slaveholder, he was raised in above average circumstances.

In 1787 his father bought a tract of 260 acres, about two miles south of the village where John Reister had settled in 1757, which included a large brick house situated on a ridge that overlooked "the straight road to Reister's Town?. Into this house, later known as Cherry Hill, Solomon moved with his wife and sons Edward and Austin. At this time son Richard, his wife and four children lived on a small place nearby.

In December 1789 Edward married Elizabeth Dimmitt, daughter of William a substantial landowner, and moved to one of his farms. This left the father and his fourteen year old son, Austin, to operate a rather substantial farm. It is most likely that after Edward left, Richard and his family moved in with his parents and brother. The father probably was not very well at that time for he died in May 1791.

In his will, dated April 1, 1791, the father left to Richard, five shillings; to Edward; one hundred twenty-five pounds; to Austin and his mother, Sarah, jointly during her life time,"-- all of my negroes, stock of every kind, farm equipment, household and personal property, various tracts of land,----". Despite his half ownership of the property, Austin probably was not interested in farming nor likely very comfortable living in the house with his brother and wife and five small children. By the time Austin married in 1802 the number of children had increased to eight so he and his wife went to live in Reisterstown.

In 1803 his mother and brothers, Richard and Edward, signed the new articles of doctrine re-establishing the Harford Baptist Church near Jarrettsville but Austin did not join them. The mother apparently died early in the next, year for in 1804 he sold five tracts of land without his mother joining in the deeds. One of the tracts was Cherry Hill which he sold to his brother Richard for eight hundred dollars.

Austin died in late 1822 leaving a substantial estate. On May 30, 1823 a sale of his personalty, except negroes, was held by his administrators, Amy Choate, his wife, and John Ford, his father-in-law. On Mar.20, 1824 the negroes Charles, Jack, Jacob, Sidney and Harriette, were sold, the latter being bought by daughter Marian Choate. (See Index to acct. of Sales, Balto. Cty. , Micro 10,699 1780-1885, Bk.8-9, Micro CR9514, MHR)

On February 2, 1802 Austin Choate married Amy Ford, daughter of a neighbor John Ford. They lived near Reisterstown."


 
Choate, Austin (I332)
 
23 "This originaly was the Choat Family Cemetery, then it became known as the Duncan Cemetery, now it is know as the Old Ford Field Cemetery. I have a copy of the document where Catherine sold the property to Mr. Duncan. Mr. Duncan is also buried in this cemetery. My Great Grandmother (Rebecca Elizabeth Bell Choat) and an uncle J B Choat are buried there in marked graves. My grand father took me to this cemetery when I was about 10 years old and told me all my Choat family is buried there. Now all the huge markers are missing, but the area I remember them being buried is empty. Isaac W. Choat, son of Augustine from Bath Co., KY is also buried here. His headstone has been brother and the only thing readable on the marker is he date of death." From Cousin Shawn_062 Choate, George (I855)
 
24 "Whereas on the 16th day of June 1725, My Wife CONSTANT CHOATE did absent herself from her home without leave, consent or knowledge. These are therefore to forwarn all persons from Dealing or Contracting any Debts with Said CONSTANT under the Penalty of Losing Such Debts given under my hand this Day and Year abovesaid." EDWARD CHOATE Received June the 20th, 1725..............Recorded August 27th, 1725 (Baltimore County Land Records) Constant (I71)
 
25 "William stayed in Mecklenberg Co NC and York Co SC" from 58_Shawn


1830 Census York SC
2 20 under 30
1 60 under 70
1f 15 under 20
1f 50 under 60

1820 Census York SC William Choat
2 10<16
1 16<26
1 >45
1f <10
2f 16<26
1f >45

1810 Census York SC Wm Choat
4 <10
1 10<16
1 >45
1f <10
1f 10<16
1f 26<45 
Choate, William (I839)
 
26 --- NOTE: the text below is from: J.C. Phillips: Choate Family of Baltimore County, 1979. His entire genealogical work on Christopher's [b.1642] decedents who remained in Maryland is available above and in the Publication section of this website.

"At the time of their father's death Hillen and Austin were minors and their brother-in-law, William Gore, was made guardian of their estate. In 1833, when both were of age, they sold to their three sisters for nine hundred dollars their interests in the estate of the deceased father. Hillen died the next year and nothing further is known of Austin, Jr."



1840 US Census District 5 Baltimore MD
Astin Choat
1 20<30
1f 50<60
Slaves: 1m <10, 1m 10<24, and 1f 36<55 
Choate, Austin (I453)
 
27 --- NOTE: the text below is from: J.C. Phillips: Choate Family of Baltimore County, 1979. His entire genealogical work on Christopher's [b.1642] decedents who remained in Maryland is available above and in the Publication section of this website.

"DEBROUGH, seventh child, fifth daughter of Richard and Jane Lowe Choate, was born at Cherry Hill near Reisterstown ca. 1798-9. She was reputed very beautiful. She married John Berryman of Reisterstown, said to have been Sheriff of Baltimore County at one time.
Map of 1850 shows them living at or near Cherry Hill." 
Choate, Deborough (M.Berryman) (I934)
 
28 --- NOTE: the text below is from: J.C. Phillips: Choate Family of Baltimore County, 1979. His entire genealogical work on Christopher's [b.1642] decedents who remained in Maryland is available above and in the Publication section of this website.

"Edward Choate, second son of Solomon and Sarah, was born on his father's plantation near Reisterstown, Baltimore City in 1765. The family was one of the earliest to settle in that area and as the father acquired more and more land and slaves its prominence also increased. Edward was raised in modest affluence. Since there were no schools in those days he was taught by such tutors as were available from time to time although his parents, members of the very conservative Primitive Baptist Church, probably did not look with favor with much book learning.

The parents were members of Harford Baptist Church neap Jarrettsville, founded in 1754 by a group who broke away from Sater's Baptist Church on Falls road, established in 1742 on land granted to Henry Sater by 5th Lord Baltimore to be used for church purposes "forever to the end of the world". After a number of years the Harford Church disbanded and the records were badly mutilated. In. order to re-establish the church, in 1803 new articles, of doctrine were drawn up and among the subscribers were the mother, Sarah, and her sons Richard and Edward Choate.

Edward took his religion seriously. By 1808 the elders of Harford Baptist Church made him a preaching elder and he was licensed as a minister by the Baltimore Baptist Association. He proceeded to organize Patapsco Baptist Church on Liberty road some one hundred yards from the west end of the bridge over the present Liberty Reservoir. In 1828 he established the Old School Baptist Church on Falls road at Black Rock and became its first minister. (For more information about his ministry and a list of his marriages, see History Trails, Vol.7, #1, Autumn 1972, pub. by Balto. Cty. Bist. Soc.)

Although he served four separate churches, known as independent "fellowships" or "associations", his ministry did not interfere with him becoming a very successful businessman and farmer. In fact he was often mentioned among the prominent local residents. In his will dated July 25, 1840 he left to his wife Elizabeth; negro woman Valettee, money due from her father?s estate, all specie in house including a note for two hundred dollars signed by Thomas D. Cockey and John Worthington, another note for one hundred fifty dollars signed by his son-in-law Philip Beckley, one third life interest in all real estate then to son Richard. To son Solomon: one hundred dollars. To his three daughters- Mary Basemen, Rebecca Beckley, Maria Odell - eight hundred dollars each. To son Richard: four negro men to be freed at times specified, real estate and residuary estate. The will was witnessed by Ellias Brown, William Chapman, and George E. Odell, my g.grandfather.

Edward's wife, Elizabeth, was the daughter of William Dimmitt of an early Maryland family. They were married December 12, 1789 by Rev. West. (Balto. Mar. Rec. #28, Wilkins File, MHS)

Both were buried in the church yard at Patapsco, now - 1979- converted to the residence of Miss Katherine Phillips"


Elizabeth is listed in 1860 Census 1st District 1 Baltimore - living with Walter Odell

"The Particular Assessment Lists of Baltimore and Carroll County", Maryland 1798, William Bend Books Westminster MD, page 26 - Choat (Choate) Edward (2 slaves): 200 acres part of Soldiers Delight; round log .dwelling house, 1 story, 16x12; round log poultry house, 1 story 20x16; round log smoke house, 1 story, 10x10; round log barn, 1 story, 30x16.

"Choates String", patented 2 March 1807 - 2.75 acres, Lying on line of tract called "Clark's Park to tract, Soldier's Delight to tract, Goodwill to tract, Ford's Range. Surveyed 27 May, 1797. MD LW&P, 1801-1808, FHC Film 0013131, page 516

Edwards Lot, patented 2 March 1807 - Land goes to Soldiers Delight to Clark's Lot, surveyed 15 June 1797.

Edward Choate ¾ acre - Demmitt's Folly Patented to William Demmitt, 3 March 1807. Land lying to line of Benjamin's Lot.


Edward Choate 7 acres Demmitt's Purchase assigned to William Demmitt. Land lying in line to Crosswell's Adventure then to Grazier?s Delight. Surveyed June 15, 1797. Assigned to William Demmitt, September 4, 1797.
MDLW&P, 1801-1808, FHC Film 0013131, page 517, 518.
MDLW&P, 1801-1808, FHC Film 0013131, page 517

1830 Census District 7 Baltimore MD -
1 Free white males 20<30
1 Free white males 30<40
1 Free white males 70<80
1 Free white females 30<40
1 Free white females 70<80
Slaves 3m 24<36, 1m 36<55 and 1f 36<55

1820 Census District 7 Baltimore MD -
1 Free white males of 10 under 16
1 Free white males of 16 under 26
1 Free white males of 45 and upward
1 Free white females under 10
1 Free white females of 10 under 16
4 Free white females of 26 under 45
Free white females of 45 and upward
All other free persons (except indians)
Slaves

1810 Census Edward Choate Home Soldiers Delight Hundred, Baltimore Maryland 1m<10,1m 10 to 16, 1m>45, 2f<10, 2f 10to 16, 1f<26, 1f>45 and 4 slaves

 
Choate, Rev. Edward (I331)
 
29 --- NOTE: the text below is from: J.C. Phillips: Choate Family of Baltimore County, 1979. His entire genealogical work on Christopher's [b.1642] decedents who remained in Maryland is available above and in the Publication section of this website.

"Edward Choate, younger of the two sons of the immigrant Christopher Choate, was born in Ann Arundel county about 1687, probably on the small, farm his father obtained in 1681 on the Magothy River, not far from Gibson Island. After the father died in 1692, the mother and two boys, and maybe a second husband, eventually moved to Baltimore county, not far Patapsco, the first Anglican Parish House in Maryland, located north; of the Patapsco River near the head of Colgate Creek. In 1706 both Edward and his brother Christopher are shown on Tax List 115, Upper Part North Side, Patapsco District. (See Wilkins File, MHS)

In 1718, when he was about twenty-nine years of age, Edward obtained a warrant for fifty acres of land and at the same time got an assignment for another fifty acres out of a tract of two hundred fifty held by Richard Gist. This tract of one hundred acres Edward named Choate's Delight. For reasons unclear, however, a patent was not granted until November 5th 1731 in which the tract is described as lying in Baltimore County "on the south end of a ridge and on the northeast side of a run descending into Jones Falls known by the name of North Run". (See Ld. Pat. Rec. Vol. PL#8, pp 255-56, MBR) The Baltimore Atlas of 1877 shows the location to be in the 3rd District about one half mile north of Stevenson.

During the period 1781-1731 Edward very likely was in possession of the property for it as around 1718 that he married Constant, last name unknown. About 1820 (1720) a son, Edward, Jr. was born. This marriage, however, apparently was not made in Heaven for in 1725 a notice was posted at the court house at Joppa Town as follows:

"Whereas on the 16th.day of June 1725 My Wife Constant Choate did Absent herself from her home without leave consent or Knowledge. These are therefore to forwarn all Persons from Dealing or Contracting any Debts with Said Constant under the Penalty of Looseing" Such Debts given Under my hand this Day and Year abovesaid
Edward Choate
Received June the 20th. 1725
Recorded August the 27th. 1725 (See Lib. IS#H, f.133, Balto. Cty. Land Rec., MHR)
Whatever happened to the unconstant Constant is unknown.

Ten years later, on May 22nd. 1735, Edward married Elenore Savage in Old St. Paul's Church as recorded in the original register.(MHS) they became parents of one child; Solomon born about 1736. After Edward, Jr. was married about 1751, Solomon and his parents continue to live at Choate's Delight.
In 1742 St. Paul's established St. Thomas Chapel about a mile, from Choate's Delight "for the people of the wilderness". Wm. Hammond, Thos. and Nath'l Gist, Rich. Treadway and Edw. Choate were among the contributors. (Balto. Cty. Hist., MHS)"

--- NOTE: above text from: J.C. Phillips, Choate Family of Baltimore County, 1979 
Choate, Edward (I70)
 
30 --- NOTE: the text below is from: J.C. Phillips: Choate Family of Baltimore County, 1979. His entire genealogical work on Christopher's [b.1642] decedents who remained in Maryland is available above and in the Publication section of this website.

"ELIAS, third child, first son of Richard and Jane Lowe Choate, was born near Reisterstown ca. 1789. Little is known of him. On March 14, l8ll he was married to Barbara Milliron by his uncle, Rev. Edward Choate. (Rev. Choate's original marriage records) He was in the Harrisonville Granite area in 1837 for the account book of my great grandfather, George E. Odell of Harrisonville shows he was paid $7.00 for one week's harvesting."
 
Choate, Elias (I930)
 
31 --- NOTE: the text below is from: J.C. Phillips: Choate Family of Baltimore County, 1979. His entire genealogical work on Christopher's [b.1642] decedents who remained in Maryland is available above and in the Publication section of this website.

"ELLENDER, fifth child, fourth daughter, of Richard and Jane Lowe Choate, was born ca. 1794, probably at Cherry Hill. On May 6, 1813, she was married to Nicholas Kelley of Kentucky by her uncle, Rev. Edward Choate. (Rev. Choate's original marriage records) She and her husband were living in Kentucky in 1817 when they came to Baltimore County to testify in litigation involving her father's estate. (See above) It is reported they were divorced in Kentucky Oct. 31, 1823."
 
Choate, Ellender (M.Kelly) (I932)
 
32 --- NOTE: the text below is from: J.C. Phillips: Choate Family of Baltimore County, 1979. His entire genealogical work on Christopher's [b.1642] decedents who remained in Maryland is available above and in the Publication section of this website.

"FLORA, second child of Richard and Jane Lowe Choate, was .born ca 1786 near Reisterstown. About December 14, 19OB, she married John Gill of Thomas (Balto. Cty. Marriage License #366). The designation ?of Thomas? means ?son of" and was frequently used in Maryland to distinguish those of the same name but of different fathers. The Gills were an old Maryland family and many of them lived in the vicinity of Reisterstown at that time. John Gill died sometime between 11/11/lB21 when he and his brother James gave first accounting of their father's estate (Balt.Cty.Adm.Accts.L.22l1820-23, f.325-26) and 2/17/1824 when Flora Gill, Adm. of John Gill, made first accounting of his estate, $728.54. Flora was made guardian of their two children, Owen A. Gill and Eleanor Jane Gill.
(Note: My mother, (1861-1957) recalled that Eleanor Gill was a beautiful woman, married Martin Gillett, a coffee, tea and spice importer of Baltimore; the first to sell tea in round tinfoil packages, called He-No Tea. For years Gillett exchanged a carton of tea with his wife?s uncle, Herod Choate for a. bushel of chestnuts.)" 
Choate, Flora (m.Gill) (I929)
 
33 --- NOTE: the text below is from: J.C. Phillips: Choate Family of Baltimore County, 1979. His entire genealogical work on Christopher's [b.1642] decedents who remained in Maryland is available above and in the Publication section of this website.

"HARRIETT, eleventh and last child, seventh daughter of Richard and Jane Lowe Choate, was born Jan. 17, 1806 at Cherry Hill. She went with her mother and brothers to Kentucky in 1819 and returned with her mother and brother Herod and his wife in 1825.

The newspaper account of her mother's death, July 30, 1855, age 92, states she resided with her son-in-law, James C. Conn, of Baltimore County. From this it would appear that Harriett was his wife. He was Postmaster at Owings Mill from 1833 to 1849." 
Choate, Harriett (I940)
 
34 --- NOTE: the text below is from: J.C. Phillips: Choate Family of Baltimore County, 1979. His entire genealogical work on Christopher's [b.1642] decedents who remained in Maryland is available above and in the Publication section of this website.

"He lived on a farm across the Liberty road from his father's place. (The Randall Home) He was a success- farmer and business man, active in fraternal and political circles, and was elected to the Legislature on the Democratic ticket in 1870. In 1860 his father was one of the organizers of the Baltimore and Liberty Turnpike Co. and upon his death the stock went to Edward. In 1873 he and James I. Ridgely and some other directors were involved in protracted litigation over the operation of the toll road by other investors. (DIFFICULTIES MADE EASY by Wm. Hollifield, pub. by Balto. Cty. Hist. Soc.) In 1873 he married Margaret Ann Shipley, b.10/4/1848, d 1937 daughter of Charles Shipley of Baltimore, a substantial real estate investor." 
Choate, Edward Stephen W. (I1397)
 
35 --- NOTE: the text below is from: J.C. Phillips: Choate Family of Baltimore County, 1979. His entire genealogical work on Christopher's [b.1642] decedents who remained in Maryland is available above and in the Publication section of this website.

"m. 12/20/1822 John Fisher by her uncle Rev. Edward Choate.
A July 18, 1833 land record (Micro WK1197-98, L.229, f.24244, MHR) describes her as Ruth Fisher, widow. Children, if any, unknown but map 1877 shows a John Fisher living in Reisterstown who may have been a son."
 
Choate, Ruth (m.Fisher) (I1401)
 
36 --- NOTE: the text below is from: J.C. Phillips: Choate Family of Baltimore County, 1979. His entire genealogical work on Christopher's [b.1642] decedents who remained in Maryland is available above and in the Publication section of this website.

"MARY, eighth child, sixth daughter, of Richard and Jane Lowe Choate, was born at Cherry Hill ca. 1801. On April 14, 1818 she was married to Nicholas Norwood by her uncle, Rev. Edward Choate. (Rev. Edw. Choate's original marriage records). Nothing more is known of her." 
Choate, Mary (m.Norwood) (I935)
 
37 --- NOTE: the text below is from: J.C. Phillips: Choate Family of Baltimore County, 1979. His entire genealogical work on Christopher's [b.1642] decedents who remained in Maryland is available above and in the Publication section of this website.

"Note- Map of 1850 shows Jesse and William Gore living side by side about two miles west of Reisterstown on Gore's Mill Road where they operated a grist mill and a saw mill. Their mother-in-law Amy Choate lived on adjoining property." 
Choate, Isabella (I1402)
 
38 --- NOTE: the text below is from: J.C. Phillips: Choate Family of Baltimore County, 1979. His entire genealogical work on Christopher's [b.1642] decedents who remained in Maryland is available above and in the Publication section of this website.

"REBECCA, fourth child, third daughter, of Richard and Jane Lowe Choate, was born near Reisterstown ca. 1791~ On December 24, 1816 she was married to Sabrit Gary of Kentucky by her uncle, Rev. Edward Choate. (Rev. Choate's original marriage records). She and her husband were living in Simpson County, Kentucky, when they came to Baltimore County in 1817 to testify in litigation involving the estate of her father. (St. of Md. vs. Jane Choate, etal, Levy Ct. of Balt. Cty., Chancery, July term 1817, MHR)" 
Choate, Rebecca (m.Gray) (I931)
 
39 --- NOTE: the text below is from: J.C. Phillips: Choate Family of Baltimore County, 1979. His entire genealogical work on Christopher's [b.1642] decedents who remained in Maryland is available above and in the Publication section of this website.

"Richard Choate, first of three sons of Solomon and Sarah Choate, was born about 1761 (1759 on pg 10,25), probably at Choate's Delight, the 100 acre farm patented by-.Ms grandfather, Edward Choate, Sr. in 1718. This place was located in Baltimore county a mile or two east of the wagon trail to Pennsylvania (later to become the Reister Town road and in the vicinity of what is now the village of Stevenson. Little is known of his boyhood. The whole area was still very sparsely settled so he grew up much as a child of the wilderness. His family managed to survive the ups and downs of an unstable farm economy, and Richard succeeded in acquiring enough education to read and write and keep accounts, after a fashion.

By the time he was grown a whole system of wagon trails to the south enabled the family, by messages carried back and forth by travelers, to keep in infrequent touch with those members who had settled in Virginia, Carolina and Kentucky thirty to forty years before. This was an important development. (Bal. Mar. Rec. 222, MHS)

On August 4 (14th on pg 25), 1783, Richard married Ann Jane Lowe (daughter of a substantial planter who lived about three miles SW of the village of Reister Town. They probably went to live with her parents. By 1786 two daughters had been born, Sarah and Flora, and the family moved into a small house on ten acres of land, part of a large tract called Clark's Park, which Richard bought from Edward Parrish on June 26, 1786 (Balto. Cty. Land Rec. Lib. WG#Z, f.44, MHR)

The following year his father, Solomon, bought 260 acres and a large brick house close to Richard's place and moved there with his wife, Sarah, and two sons, Edward, aged 21 ,and Austin, aged 11-12. Several years later, in December 1789, Edward married Elizabeth Dimmitt and settled on one of the tracts of land owned by her father. In May 1791 Solomon Choate died, Richard promptly moved his family into the large house occupied by his mother and younger brother who had inherited the place jointly under Solomon?s will.

On February 11, 1796, Richard bought 202 acres from Daniel Bowley, which adjoined or was near the property owned by his mother and brother, Austin. On February 2, 1802, Austin married, Amy Ford, daughter of a neighbor, John Ford. The couple probably went to live with the Fords since by that time Richard and Jane had eight children ranging in age from one to eighteen which would crowd the most commodious house. In early October, 1803, the mother, Sarah, died, terminating her life interest and making Austin sole owner of the property in his father's estate. He apparently had no interest in farming, for a few days after his mother's death he sold his father,1 place to Richard on October 15,1803 for $800.00.(Balto. Cty. Land Rec Lib.WG#79,f.30,MHR)

The growth of Reister Town and Baltimore brought such an increase of traffic between them that the dirt wagon road was often impassable due to mudholes and ruts. By the year 1800 there was much agitation for its improvement, but it was not until 1806 that the county court agreed to an arrangement to provide convict labor, materials, and funds for the job. Richard Choate was appointed supervisor for one section for which he posted a bond for the faithful performance of his duties, dated October 9,1806,in the sum of $5000.00,with William Dimmitt, William Berryman, and John Hasselbach as sureties~ (Richard's brother,Edward,wa9 married to William Dimmitt?s daughter).

By deed dated August 12, 1812, Richard conveyed to his brother-in-law~ David Lowe, 125 acres of Clark's Park. Consideration not mentioned. (Balto. Cty. Land Rec. Lib.WG#120, f.321, MHR) About a year later, on November 29, 1813, Richard died. He is buried in the Lowe family burying ground off Delight road near the present Pikesville Shooting Range.

Richard apparently was ill for several years before his death his will, made six days before, states he is "sick and weak in body". The state had been making demand for an accounting for the funds advanced for the road but his records were so jumbled and incomplete it was impossible to determine what had been done with them. After his death it, was agreed that $1186.10 could not be accounted for but there was no cash available to reimburse the state. These were difficult times. The war of 1812-14 brought the British blockade of the bay and the attack on Washington and Baltimore leaving business man and farmer alike in dire straights. To protect its claim, the state entered suit against Jane Choate as executrix, each of the -, sureties, and all of the children as heirs, and requested the court to appoint a trustee to sell sufficient property to pay the debt, and costs. Since three of the children, Sarah Walker, Rebecca Gary, and, Ellender Kelley, were married and 1ived in Kentucky, the proceedings dragged on until they could return to Maryland to sign a waive: of their interests under the will of their father. Finally, Upton S. Heath was appointed trustee. The Federal gazette and Baltimore Advertiser, September 15, 1817, p.2, col.5, carries the following notice
IMPORTANT SALE - That old established tavern stand for many years occupied by Michael Grant, and later years by Richard Choate-- By virtue of decree --be sold--October 18 --- All that part of two tracts of land, situated in Baltimore County, called Soldiers Delight and Food Plenty, 14 miles from the city of Baltimore, containing about 94 acres , fronting three quarters of a mile on the Turnpike road leading from the city of Baltimore to Reisters Town, with the buildings and improvements, consisting of Tavern House, Stables, Sheds and Barn, sufficient to accommodate 100 horses; an orchard containing about 300 trees of the best fruit, a large proportion of which are red streaks, with various other fruit trees; the residue well proportioned for tillage and meadow, the whole well, watered and having a never failing stream running through the tract sufficient to turn a mill, and which can be brought; into the tavern yard at trifling expense --No place is better calculated to accommodate the traveler or to render the occupation] and enjoyment of the same convenient and agreeable.
also
Clark's Park--and--that well known and snug little Tavern Stand on the Liberty town road, containing Three acres.
U. S. Heath, Trustee

The legal proceedings involving Jane and the children terminated in 1818. (State of Md. vs. Jane Choate etal., Levy Ct. of Balto. Cty., Chancery, 1817, MHR) By that time, the six older children had married, three of the girls to men from Kentucky where they lived in Simpson county near what is now the town of Franklin along the Tennessee border. Shortly thereafter, Jane with son Herod, then about 22, and the four younger children started off to make a new life, in Kentucky. The 1820 census of Simpson county shows Herod Choate head of a household. ...

NOTE: The Trustee's notice of sale of the Tavern indicates Richard Choate merely "occupied" it suggesting a leasehold interest rather than ownership. It is doubtful that he ever actually operated it. The tract called Clark's Park and the little Tavern on Liberty Road, mentioned in the notice of sale, he did own."




"The Particular Assessment Lists of Baltimore and Carroll County", Maryland 1798, William Bend Books Westminster MD, page 26 - Choat (Choate) Richard (2 slaves): 252 acres part of Soldiers Delight, part of Clarks Park; round log barn, 1 story, 46x22; round log stable, 1 story, 18x10; round log shop 20x16; round log house, 2 story, 18x16.

Three of his daughters moved to KY.

 
Choate, Capt. Richard (I238)
 
40 --- NOTE: the text below is from: J.C. Phillips: Choate Family of Baltimore County, 1979. His entire genealogical work on Christopher's [b.1642] decedents who remained in Maryland is available above and in the Publication section of this website.

"SARAH, first child of Richard and Jane Lowe Choate, was born ca 1784 at her parents? place near Reisterstown. She married William Walker of Kentucky and went there to live. In 1931 they lived in 'Logan county near Terrapin Creek." 
Choate, Sarah (m.Walker) (I928)
 
41 --- NOTE: the text below is from: J.C. Phillips: Choate Family of Baltimore County, 1979. His entire genealogical work on Christopher's [b.1642] decedents who remained in Maryland is available above and in the Publication section of this website.

"SOLOMON, only child of Edward Choate, Sr. and his second wife, Elenore Savage, was born about 1736 at Choate's Delight, his father's 100-acre place in Baltimore county near the present village of Stevenson. It was purchased in 1718 from Richard Gist and situated on the east side of a stream called North Run which joined Jones Falls and empted into the Patapsco about a mile from where Baltimore Town was laid out in 1729. (See Land Patent Rec.vol.PL#8, pp 255-56, MHR) Choate's Delight was in the sparsely settled interior about twelve miles from Colgate Creek and the Patapsco where his father had lived as a young man. In 1744 St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Baltimore established a chapel at Garrison called St. Thomas ?to serve the people of the wilderness.?

Little is known of Solomon's boyhood except that he was raised with his half brother, Edward, Jr. who was fifteen years older and the son of Constant, his father's first wife. They both survived a rigorous pioneer upbringing. After Edward, Jr. married and departed for Virginia in 1754, Solomon remained with his parents. They apparently died intestate leaving him sole heir.

About 1757 Solomon married Sarah (last name unknown), probably in the Primative or Particular Baptist Church at Winters Run near Jarrettsville (now in Harford county) which was established in 1754 by a group that seceded from Sater's Baptist Church on Falls Road, the first of that denomination in Maryland, 1742. They continued in the Baptist faith, particularly their son Edward, who became a minister.

The Revolutionary War was of immediate and pressing concern to those of the coastal areas but it had little direct affect on those living in the remote interior. Solomon, however, did pledge allegiance by taking the Oath of Fidelity in 1778. (See James Calhoun's Balto.Cty. returns, Hodges, Rev. Records, VI: 42) This qualifies his descendants for membership in DAR and SAR.

Solomon prospered. Like many planters of his time, he was interested in acquiring more land, especially near the growing village of Reister's Town. In twenty-five years from its settlement in 1759 it had a church, a tavern, a smithy, three or four stores, thirty or forty houses) and school. Of the several tracts of land he purchased the largest and most important was a tract of 260 acres, about two and one half miles south of Reister?s Town, for which on June 16th 1787, he agreed to pay Daniel Bowley, Richard Ridgely and William West, heirs of Thomas Harrison, dec., 50 shillings per acre. However, the actual contract of sale and bond guaranteeing conveyance of title was made to Richard Choate. Four days later, on June 20th.1787, he assigned to his father, Solomon, the bond executed by Daniel Bowley and Richard Ridgeley legally binding them to produce title to the property. A few days later William West, one of the Harrison heirs, died suddenly leaving a complicated legal, situation among his, heirs. As this legal tangle dragged on, Solomon died in May 1791 leaving all of his real estate to his wife, Sarah, and youngest son, Austin. Eventually Daniel Bowley acquired the interest of all the other heirs and on April 23, 1899, conveyed the property to Sarah Choate, wife, and Austin Choate, son, heirs under the will of Solomon Choate, dec., for 650 pounds. (Prov. Ct. Rec., Land, Lib. JG 5, ff 502-6, MHR)

With the purchase of the 260 acres Solomon acquired a long two storied brick house divided across by a center hall, as well as the usual out buildings, including a large spring house made of logs and plaster located at the foot of a slope near the house. The house itself was on a high ridge overlooking a meadow dotted with cherry and chestnut trees that swept down to the "streight road to Reister Town? which it bordered for over half a mile. He lived there from June/1787, to the time of his death in May 1791. In later years the place became known as Cherry Hill and the lane leading past it from the road is still called. Cherry Hill Lane.

In his will dated April 11, 1791, Solomon leaves to his eldest son, Richard, five shillings: to his second son, Edward, 125 pounds in full for his dower and services; to his wife Sarah and son Austin, all negroes, stock of every kind, farm utensils, kitchen and household furniture, etc. jointly, the two to live together and share equally the profits, and after her death everything to Austin including various tracts of land. The will was signed "his-O-mark and witnessed by Richard Clark, John Ford and Thomas Clark. The place of his burial is unknown." 
Choate, Solomon (I74)
 
42 --- NOTE: the text below is from: J.C. Phillips: Choate Family of Baltimore County, 1979. His entire genealogical work on Christopher's [b.1642] decedents who remained in Maryland is available above and in the Publication section of this website.

"Third child, only son, of Edward Stephen W, Choate and Margaret Ann Shipley, operated a farm on the south side of Liberty road above Randallstown, which he inherited from his parents; on which he raised a variety of fruit and vegetables. About 1920 he sold the farm and became a real estate promoter in Florida." 
Choate, Edward Stephen (I1494)
 
43 12 Sept 1918 WW1 Draft Registration address Main River Point , Kent,RI; occupation mule spinner at BB&R Knight Co.; Nearest Relative; Nora Girard address River Point

1910 US Census Sutton, Worcester, MA -- Charles Girad age 37 widowed occupation mule spinner living in boarding house.

27 May 1899 Marriage to Nora Calahan age 17 in Pembroke, Merrimack, NH. His mfather is listed as August Girad and mother as Julia Mason 
Girard, Charles William (I2014)
 
44 14 June 1870 US Census for Spring Creek Township lists the family as: John F. 28 Circuit Court TN, Alice 17 Keeping House AR, Lena 3 daughter AR, and John D. Paschall 28 book keeper NC.

14 June 1880 US Census for Spring Creek Township lists the family as: John F. 38 Co & Probate Judge TN, Alice 26 keeping house AR, Edith 6 AR, and Cecil 2 AR. Note: the family has three boarders living with them.

The 1890 Census is missing.

June 1900 US Census for Ferguson Township list the family as: John F. July 1841 58 TN, Alice Sept 1853 AR, Edith Sept 1873, Cecil S Aug 1877, John B. Feb 1881, Roscoe July 1883, Garland Nov 1885, Eunice Aug 1887, and Carl G Oct 1889. Also living with them is Daisy Sisson Oct 1877
 
Family: John Franklin Choate / Alice Stafford (F192)
 
45 14 mo and 14 days old - parents William and Laura E. Choate Choate, Amine Adel XTAL (I2249)
 
46 1790 Census - District 96, Spartanburg Co SC - 1m>16, 1m<16, and 4f

Burke County, NC Records 1755-1820 Vol IV pg 111 - 1794 Capt James MacKey's Co - Isom Choate 333a 1 Tithe 
Choate, Isom (I59)
 
47 1810 US Census Attakapos, Orleans LA
listed one after the other
M Choate 2m 26 thru 44
1 f 16 thru 25
1 f 45 and over
John Choate 3m <10
1m 26 thru 44
1f <10
1f 16 thru 25
Thomas Choate 1m 26 thru 44
1f <10
1f 16 thru 25



1790 Census Burke NC Moses Shoat
1 male 16 and up
2 males under 16
1 females

TN land warrent 105 - Moses acquires 100 acres of 640 acres of Philip Dean's land


Moses Choate married Mary Star Sanders/Saunders who is listed as 1/2 blood (Shawnee Heritage I).

Cousin Judith S. provided the information below from the book "Samuel of the Nations" by Norman Jay Landerman-Moore published in 2016.

Moses Choate married Mary Star Saunders b.~1778. She was the daughter of Samuel Saunders and Pashika of the Pekowi-Metis Clan of Shawnee m. 27 Jun 1776.

Samuel SAUNDERS (the actual Jewish surname) was born in England. His grandfather had started spelling the surname SANDERS to avoid persecution. But once Samuel reached the Colonies and discovered that Jews were common and not persecuted, he returned to the spelling SAUNDERS.

Samuel and Pashika had four children: (1) Nancy Pashika "Wild Rose" Saunders b. 4 May 1777; (2) Mary Star Saunders b. ~1778; (3) James Topee Saunders b. ~1779; and (4) Samuel Saunders Jr. b. ~1780.

Pashika died in 1786; she was murdered by White Men in a raid on her village while Samuel was away.

Samuel remarried Sokanon "Soft Rain" of the Wyandotte ~1787. They had two children: (1) Jonathan Saunders b.~1788; and (2) Alexander Saunders b.~1790. Sokanon died of an undetermined illness in 1813. 
Choate, Moses (I82)
 
48 1810 US Census Attakapos, Orleans LA
listed one after the other
M Choate 2m 26 thru 44
1 f 16 thru 25
1 f 45 and over
John Choate 3m <10
1m 26 thru 44
1f <10
1f 16 thru 25
Thomas Choate 1m 26 thru 44
1f <10
1f 16 thru 25


Squire appears to be a name that Christopher's [b.1720] son Thomas [b.~1747] assumes. Thomas shows up with his father in 1778 in Washington Co. TN. He appears to farmed 6-8 miles up the Holsten from Great Island.

Thomas and Austin Choate (sons of Christopher i66 b. 12 Aug 1720 MD)??
The militia records of 1768 show Thomas and Austin Choate as being on the militia rolls of Captain William Christian of Bedford County, Va.  In 1768 the company made a trek to the Big Island of The Holsten River in an encounter with the Cherokees.


Squire Thomas was killed by the Torries/British sympathizers in South Carolina in 1778 at Ft Dinwiddle during the Revolutionary War.

After Squire Thomas Choate was killed by Tories, his family continued to live at their home outside the "Settlement" in South Carolina. Indians were a source of danger and fear for the colonists at this time, especially to those who sought to live away from the "settlement" Warning of an Indian raid came one day while Elizabeth Choate was weaving cloth to make clothing for her children. Thet left hurriedly for the "settlement" leaving their home and belongings to the mercies of the Indians. When the danger was passed, she felt it her duty to return and investigate the results of the raid. She prepared food for her and one of her sons, who was armed with a shotgun, and returned to the cabin home which had luckily escaped destruction. While the son stood guard outside the house and watched for any sign of danger, she wove cloth, never stopping for two days and nights except to eat of the food they had brought. Upon completion of the web of cloth, she cut it from the loom and they hurriedly and safely returned to the settlement. After Thomas was killed she and her children moved in with Christopher and Prudence and lived with them until her death about 1828.

S.C. Archives Vol 24, Pg 266 Recorded land plats, Laurens Co laid out plat for Elizabeth Choate, surveyed for her 16 Aug 1785, 96th District on branch of Riburns Creek 30 Mar 1789. 
Choate, Thomas (I92)
 
49 1810 US Census Attakapos, Orleans LA
listed one after the other assumed to be brothers
M Choate 2m 26 thru 44
1 f 16 thru 25
1 f 45 and over
John Choate 3m <10
1m 26 thru 44
1f <10
1f 16 thru 25
Thomas Choate 1m 26 thru 44
1f <10
1f 16 thru 25


His date of birth is derived from the August 1790 census of the Attakapas Militia where he is listed as Jean Chotte (Choat)-American - 40. 
Choate, John "Jean or Pere Jean" (I80)
 
50 1810 US Census Cathoula LA
David Shote 1m <10
2m 16 thru 25
1f <10
1f 16 to 25

1810 US Census Attakapos, Orleans LA
listed one after the other assumed to be brothers
M Choate 2m 26 thru 44
1 f 16 thru 25
1 f 45 and over
John Choate 3m <10
1m 26 thru 44
1f <10
1f 16 thru 25
Thomas Choate 1m 26 thru 44
1f <10
1f 16 thru 25 
Choate, David (I81)
 

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