Individual Details
Joseph MCCOY
(Abt 1790 - Bef 20 Oct 1841)
NOTE: Joseph's father, grandfather and gr-gr-grandfather are not proven as of June 2009. What is entered is the names and information gathered from various gedcoms unless cited otherwise. It is entered only to make it easier to try to prove or disprove the information.
Is this MY Joseph McCoy? Possible, but not proven. Muster Roll for War of 1812 states Joseph McCoy was a resident of St. Charles County and distance from place of residence to the place of rendezvous and to place of discharge (both Portage de Sioux) was 20 miles for a total of 40 miles. Payroll shows he was paid $4.78 including travel and subsistence. Vol 1 pg 40 #394 and 395. Copies obtained 29 May 1996 at Missouri State Archives. (Not proven this is same Joseph McCoy.)
According to History of Pike Co., MO, pg. 191, in 1810 the 2nd Colony arrived from Kentucky and settled on Ramsey's Creek. Included Joseph McCoy, Eli Burkalew, Daniel McCue, Andrew Edwards and Joel Harpool. [Need to investigate to see if the others were farther south in Lincoln and St. Charles Co. before going to Pike.]
Jess M. Thompson's Pike County Illinois History on page 507 has this: In reference to the Kentuckians who had settled on Ramsey's Creek as early as 1819, "The Bartons, The Joseph McCoys, the Joel Harpoles, the Daniel McCunes and the Eliab Buckaloos, all of which families later became identified with the Bay Creek country in Pike county, Illinois."
The book St. Charles County, Missouri Stray Book and Record of Marks and Brands 1809 - 1822, has this: 25 May 1814, pg. 10; "Taken up by Joseph McCoy in upper Cuivre twp. one gray mare, four years old...branded on the left shoulder, "L.N.". Appraised at $35.00. Joseph Cottle, J.P." Unknown if that is this Joseph.
1817 Missouri State Census, St. Charles Co., MO, Upper Cuivre Twp. Transcribed online at Callaway Co., MO, USGENWEB site. Note that there are two Joseph's, one with only one female under 14. That, presumably, would have been Joseph Hill McCoy. Also in Upper Cuiver Township are Daniel, John and James McCoy, as well as several other related men.
1 m 18-45 (Joseph)
1 f over 14 (Celia)
1 m under 18 (Robinson)
2 f under 18 (Dimpsey and Anna)
History of Pike Co., MO, says that in 1818 The Rangers, under Lieut. Zachary Taylor, were disbanded. The men included Joseph McCoy and John McCoy.
On the second day of Court in Lincoln Co., MO, which began August 2,1819, a petition for partition was presented. The Court appointed as Commissioners, Prospect K. Robbins, Joseph McCoy, Joseph Cottle, Elijah Collard, and David Bailey. [Unknown if this was my Joseph.]
1821 Tax Assessment list for Union Twp., Lincoln Co., MO, lists Joseph McCoy. While not proven it is this Joseph, it is known that this Joseph was in Lincoln County. The Joseph, son of John "Devil" "Padre" McCoy, seems to have been in St. Charles County until moving to Texas. Union township is comprised of the northwest quarter of the county and also there were several related surnames in that and Hurricane Twp.. There were quite a number of men with no legal description attached, so township is unknown. Those included a David McCoy and William McCoy. Note that there were Robinson men in the county.
1830 Pike Co., MO
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1 m 30 - 40 (1790-1800) (Joseph)
1 f 30-40 (Celia)
1 m 15 - 20 (1810-1815) (Robinson)
1 f 15-20 (Dimpsey)
2 f 10-15 (1815-1820) (Anna and Tempe)
2 m 5-10 (1820-1825) (James & John?)
2 m under 5 (1825-1830) (William Miller & Isaac?)
History of Pike Co., MO, on pg. 564, says that "Joe and Reuben [Robins?] McCoy killed 18 deer in less than a week."
Missouri Land Claims - Clarksville, May 24, 1833. Joseph McCoy testified regarding events of about 1804 and also testified that before the change of the Spanish Government he "was quite a youth" and lived near where Troy now stands.
1840 Pike Co., MO, pg 77.
1 male 50-60 (1780-1790) (Joseph)
1 f 40-50 (1790-1800) (Celia)
2 f 20-30 (1810-1820) (Anna & Tempe)
2 m 15-20 (1820-1825) (James & John?)
1 m 10-15 (1825-1830) (William Miller)
1 m 5-10 (1830-1835) (Isaac?)
1 f 5-10 (Martha Jane)
Book G. Pg. 333, Pike County Deeds. Dated 1 July 1840. Joseph McCoy and Celia his wife of Pike Co., MO, sold to John Bryant of Pike Co., MO for $1059.42, 176 and 57/100 acres, being a part of Antoine F. Saugrains 4,006 arpent tract, situated on the waters of Ramsey's creek, being Lot No. 4 in said tract and is situated in the NE corner of said Sawgrain's survey as follows: Beginning at a post corner to Lot No. three from which a sugar tree ten inches in diameter bears North forty four degrees west distant six links to a Sugar tree, eight inches diameter bares South two & a half degrees West distant six links, thence North sixty one degrees East with the line of Number three to a post corner thereof in the line of said survey of four thousand and six arpentes. Thence North twenty nine degrees west with the line of said survey to the corner thereof, thence south sixty one degrees west with the line of said survey to the corner of five and eight as originally subdivided, thence south twenty nine degrees East with the line of said five to the beginning. This survey includes the entire tract of land of 266 arpents 87/100 of an arrpent sold to Joseph McCoy by H. ?oupshul as per deed. It is understood that there is to be deducted from the within boundrey the amt of fifty acres, sold by Joseph McCoy to Robbins McCoy and deed made by Joseph McCoy to the said Robins McCoy for said fifty acres of land, of this date bounded as follows: Beginning at the SW corner of said tract the same being Harry Kissingers N.E. corner Running thence N 37 degrees West 8? poles to a post on Norborn B. Booth's East line, from which a hickory 15 inches in diameter bears N 29 degrees W 23 links distant. Thence N53 degrees E 90 poles to a post from which sassafas 8 inches in diameter bears North 73 E. distant 13 links - thence South 37 degrees E 89 poles to a post on Kissingers North line, from which a sugar tree 15 inches in diameter bears S. 80W distant 52 links - thence with said Kissingers line to the place of beginning.
Signed Joseph McCoy and Sealey McCoy. Both signed with their Marks. Witnesses were Frances Watts and George Wells. Sealey was interviewed separately from her husband and relinquished her dower.
Book I Page 424, Pike Co., MO Deeds. 1 July 1840, Joseph McCoy and Celia his wife deeded to Robins McCoy for $50.00, 50 acres beginning at the South west corner of Joseph McCoys Bluff tract. The description continues as in the paragraph above. It is signed by Joseph and "Sealey" with their marks. Witnesses Francis Watts and John S. Bryant.
Book G Page 605, Pike Co., MO Deeds. 3 July 1840, Robins McCoy and Elisabeth McCoy for $40, sold to Joseph McCoy of Pike County, MO, to land on the waters of Ramseys Creek, it being the North East fractional quarter of section 25 T53 R1E, containing 31 & 31/100 acres. Both signed the deed. Witness was Francis Watt. Note that this land was owned by John McCoy as shown on page 22 of the 1875 Pike County Atlas.
On 20 Oct 1841 a $2,000 bond was posted by Francis Watts as principal and Robbins McCoy and James W. Campbell as Securities. Posted by Francis Watts, Administrator of the Estate of Joseph McCoy. It states he died without a will and that Dempsey McNair, Robins McCoy, Tempe Dixon, Anna Mulherrin, James McCoy, John McCoy, Isaac McCoy, Miller McCoy and Martha McCoy, all of Pike Co., MO, are the only heirs. On the same day Celia McCoy, widow of Joseph McCoy, renounced her right of administration of the estate. Later, Celia was appointed guardian of Martha Jane McCoy, Isaac McCoy and William M. McCoy. Copied this information from Vol. 3 page 31 and Pages 268-269. Pike County did not allow photocopies from probate book.
Note that in 1880, son James listed place of birth for both parents as Georgia.
Louis Houck's A History of Missouri, 1908, Vol II page 96, says that in 1797 or 1799, Daniel McCoy came to Upper Louisiana with his brothers, John and Joseph, and father-in-law Henry Zumalt. At that time, this Joseph would have been ten or under, based on 1830 and 1840 census information, so it is unlikely that this would be referring to him. Perhaps this Joseph and Daniel were his uncles and John his father. That history also indicates that Upper Louisiana was transferred to the United States on 10 March 1804.
"Missouri Land Claims", at the Denver Library, pages 7 & 8, has a claim for 640 acres by William McHugh, Sen. assigns. "Joseph McCoy, being duly sworn, upon his oath says that, having heard the above testimony of James Burnes, the same is in all things substantially true, as he believes and recollects." James Burnes testified at Clarksville (Pike County) on May 24, 1833. He stated that "at least two years before change of Government, and at the same time that William Ramsay came to that place, said McHugh cultivated a place on McHugh's creek; that after Ramsay was driven off by the Indians, about 1804, said McHugh was put in possession of said Ramsay's land, by Ramsay, as he supposes; that said McHugh had at that time a wife and nine children."
On pages 9-12 of that same book is a claim of William Ramsay, Sen., claiming 748 arpens 8 perches. Testimony was also taken in this case on May 24, 1833 and both James Burnes and Joseph McCoy also testified in this case. Joseph's testimony was particularly interesting: "Joseph McCoy, being duly sworn, upon his oath says that, before the change of the spanish Government he was quite a youth, and lived near where Troy now stands, about sixteen or seventeen miles from the land above described: that he does not recollect ever to have been at Ramsay's before the change of government, but often heard it said that the said Ramsay lived at a place on the creek now called Bryan's creek, near a Mr. Bryan, who gave name thereto: that he has since frequently seen the improvements of said Ramsay."
On pages 262 and 263 is another claim by William McHugh assigns. In that one, Frederick Dickson testified. Joseph's daughter Tempe married Rolly Dixon, who was probably a son of Frederick's.
History Of Lincoln County (Missouri), on page 227, states that in April, 1814, Joseph McCoy, Sr. and his nephew, Joseph McCoy Jr. and James McCoy, the first two being commonly known respectively as Big Joe and Little Joe, the latter a son-in-law of Maj. Christopher Clark,were sent from Fort Howard to find the whereabouts of the Indians. On pages 230-232 is a bio of Maj. Christopher Clark. He settled in Lincoln Co., KY, in 1788 and to Missouri in 1799. His daughter Catharine married Capt. Joseph McCoy, and went to Texas in 1824, where her husband died a few years afterward.
The above establishes that Joseph did live in what is now Lincoln County, near Troy, when he was a youth, and that he was well acquainted with the Ramsay Creek area, where the family lived later,and would indicate that the Joseph Sr. or Jr. in this last story is quite possibly my Joseph. The Joseph McCoy who went to Texas went to the DeWitt Colony in Gonzales County was not mine.
History of St. Charles, Montgomery and Warren Counties, Missouri, lists John McCoy and Daniel McCoy as pioneers of the county in Cuivre Township. That would support one of those as being Joseph's father (except that history says Joseph came to MO with his brothers and doesn't mention a father).
Further, John "Devil" "Padre" McCoy married Martha Dunbar 1 Sep. 1808 and my Joseph McCoy married Ceia Burklow on 2 June 1808, both by Christopher Clark, J.P. (presumably the Major Clark referenced in stories) and were the only two McCoy men listed in Book 1 of St. Charles County marriage records. That further supports those two men being brothers.
While not proven that my Joseph belongs in this family, the anecdotal information in various histories supports that he is brother to Daniel, John and James McCoy. No evidence yet of parents, but several gedcoms attribute John McCoy and Martha Humphrey as parents. Research at the Family History Library in July, 2009, proved that is incorrect. Following are the citations supporting the four men as brothers:
"History of the Pioneer Families of Missouri", page 111: "Big Joe" was one of four "young rangers" who went from Wood's Fort to Sulphur Lick to hunt deer, and the only one who survived this incident. "Little Joe" was killed about 1813 and was also one of four "young rangers". This history stated he was killed along with Hamilton McNair and Peter Pugh. BUT "History of Lincoln County Missouri", page 227, has the same basic story except that it says this incident was April, 1814 and involved Joseph McCoy Sr. and his nephew Joseph McCoy Jr. and James McCoy, aka Big Joe and Little Joe. In this version, Little Joe was son-in-law of Major Christopher Clark and he survived. James was his brother and James was killed. It was a separate incident later, according to this history, when Peter Pugh and Robert McNair (not Hamilton McNair) were attacked and killed.
"History of the Pioneer Families of Missouri", page 174, cites that McCoy's Creek is named after Daniel McCoy, who came to Missouri in 1797 with brothers John and Joseph and father-in-law Henry Zumwalt. It names his children, including a Joseph McCoy who never married and died in 1849 in St. Charles County. NOTE: My Joseph would have been only about age 7 in 1797, but other items are supportive of it being this Joseph. This history also says that James McCoy Sr. came to Missouri in 1814. He had a son William, who married his cousin Frances, daughter of Daniel McCoy above. John McCoy Sr., brother of Daniel, had four sons - David, John, Joseph and Timothy. David and John went to Texas. Tim married Sarah Van Burkleo, daughter of William Van Burkleo. No further information here on this John's son Joseph.
"History of Pike County, Missouri", page 166. Joseph McCoy listed on the first Petit Jury, August 1819. (He would have been about 29 years of age.) Page 191 - In 1810, the second Colony arrived from Kentucky and settled on Ramsey's Creek, including Joseph McCoy, Eli Burkelew, Daniel McCue, Andrew Edwards and Joel Harpool. (all families inter-married). (Joseph would have been about age 20.)
"Missouri Land Claims", Clarksville, May 24, 1833. Joseph McCoy testified regarding events of about 1804 and he also testified that before the change of the Spanish government, he "was quite a youth" and lived near where Troy now stands. That statement fits with a birth year of about 1790 and with the family first coming from KY to St. Charles County, more in the area now Lincoln County, and later moving to the Ramsey's Creek area of Pike County.
"History of Lincoln County Missouri", page 232, says that Catharine Clark married Capt. Joseph McCoy and went to Texas in 1824. Joseph served a year under Capt. Daniel M. Boone and a year under Capt. Callaway during the War of 1812. Page 241 lists Lincoln County Taxpayers in 1821. David McCoy and William McCoy are listed with no township. Page 252 has a letter from John H. Brown of Texas, in which he listed men of Missouri, including "numerous family of McCoy, all good Indian fighters, came from Lincoln - Daniel, Joseph, "Devil" John and others. The wife of Joseph was a daughter of Capt. Clark. "Devil"John, who killed a fellow soldier near Stout's Fort, in Lincoln, after the war of 1815 [sic], drifted into Arkansas and entered Texas several years before any of the others.
"History of St. Charles, Montgomery and Warren Counties, Missouri",page 103, lists names of pioneers of the county. In Cuivre Township were Daniel McCoy, Grant No. 386 of 300 acres and John McCoy, Grant No. 145 of 382 acres. It makes sense that Joseph wouldn't have been listed, as he was still too young to own land when they first came to Missouri.
Missouri Pioneers Vol. 1 has a list of land claims in 1809. It states #145, James McCoy alias McKay. person who claimed was John McCoy - issued in his name, on Cuivre - St. Charles. #386, Daniel McCoy, alias McKay was the person who claimed and it was issued in his name. Also on Cuivre - St. Charles.
The "Jess M. Thompson Pike County (Illinois) History, page 450, states that Daniel McCoy (married Rachel Zumwalt, daughter of Henry), came to Missouri with two of his brothers, John and Joseph. [That makes it sound as though he did have more brothers] Page 458 lists Daniel and Rachel Zumwalt McCoy's children: John, Frances, Sarah, Nancy,Elizabeth, Mahalia, Margaret and Joseph. David's brother John has sons David, John, Joseph and Timothy. David and John settled in Texas. Numerous descendants of Joseph McCoy settled in Pike County, Illinois.
This last would seem to indicate that my Joseph was the brother of Daniel especially when taken with the other comment mentioned earlier.
Lincoln Co., Missouri tax list delinquents 1819, Assessor's List 1821 and Miscellaneous Tax Lists (printed all together without indication of who is on what list), David McCoy, Joseph McCoy of Union Township,and William McCoy. An undated "Secondary List" of Lincoln County from newspapers showed John McCoy of Bedford Township with a stray and James McCoy, bankrupt. No date is associated with either of those,however.
"History of Pike County, Missouri" also states that in 1818, The Rangers, under Lieutenant Zachary Taylor, were disbanded. Those included Joseph McCoy and John McCoy. Page 564 says that in 1830 Joe and Reuben [sic] McCoy killed 18 deer in less than a week. (My Joseph would have been about 40 then.) Could Reuben really have been Robins? That makes more sense, as there is no other mention of a Reuben in Pike County.
Pike Co., MO, Circuit Court, 3rd floor. 1841, Box 12, Film #6, James C. Duvall vs. Joseph McCoy. Unable to print. Appears to be for a debt- poor copy. Date incurred looks like 20 July 1840 for a total of $8.25 after expenses, etc., added on. Filed in Circuit Court 28 Jun 1841. Notice served on Joseph McCoy on the 26th day of May 1841 by reading the source to him at his residence in Calumet Twp., Pike Co. between the hours of ten and Eleven of the clock in the forenoon of said day by W. M. Clifford CCJ (or Y). Does not show the final disposition.
Joseph McCoy Estate Documents
Pike County Missouri Vol 3 page 31
Joseph McCoy's Estate Administration Bond in
Know all men by these presents that we, Francis Watts as principal and Robbins McCoy and James W. Campbell as Securities are held and firmly bound unto the State of Missouri, in the just and full sum of two thousand dollars lawful money of the United States to the payment whereof all and truly to be made, we and each of us bind ourselves,our respective heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly, by these presents. Sealed and dated this twentieth day of October 1841. The condition of the above bond is that if Francis Watts Administrator of the estate of Joseph McCoy late of Pike county deceased, shall faithfully administer said estate, account for pay and deliver all money and property of said estate, and perform all other things touching said administration required by law or the orders of any court having jurisdiction, then the above bond to be void, otherwise to remain in full force.
Francis Watts Seal
Robins McCoy Seal
Jas. W Campbell Seal
Executed and approved the 20 (black smudge probably October 1841.) M. J. Noyes, Clerk
State of Missouri }
County of Pike }
Francis Watts being duly sworn upon his oath says that Dimpsey McNair late Dimpsey McCoy, Robins McCoy, Tempe Dixon late Tempe McCoy, Anna Mulherin late Anna McCoy, James McCoy, John McCoy, Isaac McCoy and Miller McCoy and Martha McCoy, all of whom live in said county of Pike, are the only heirs and legal representatives of Joseph McCoy late of said county deceased, to the best of his knowledge and belief, that the deceased died without a will, that he will make a perfect Inventory of and faithfully administer all the estate of the deceased and pay the debts as far as the estate will extend and the law directs, and account for and pay according to law all ______ which shall come to his possession or knowledge.
Francis Watts
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 20th day of October 1841. M.J. Noyes, Clerk
Recorded 29th Oct 1841. Attest M. J. Noyes, Clerk
Vol 3 Page 32
Celia McCoy Renunciation of Administration on estate of Joseph McCoy
I Celia McCoy widow of Joseph McCoy, late of Pike county, Missouri dec'd hereby renounce my right of Administration on the estate of said deceased and request administration may be granted to Francis Watts Esquire. Given under my hand this 20th day of October 1841.
Celia McCoy
Witness Robins McCoy
Recorded 20 October 1841
Attest M. J. Noyes, Clerk
Administration Letter on estate of Joseph McCoy
State of Missouri for Michael J. Noyes, Clerk of the County of Pike &County court within and for said county of Pike. To all who shall see these presents, greeting.
Know ye that whereas Joseph McCoy late of said county deceased, died intestate, as it is said and Francis Watts having given satisfactory security and complied with other requisitions of law; I therefore do by these presents give and grant unto the said Francis Watts, full power and authority to administer all and singular the goods chattels monies credits and effects of the said Joseph McCoy wheresoever the same may be found within the State aforesaid, and to ask, demand, and in a legal manner to require and receive all and all manner of debts and demands due and owing to said deceased and well and faithfully to dispose of the same according to law. And lastly I do by these presents, constitute and appoint the said Francis Watts Administrator of all and singular the goods, chattels, lands, tenements, monies,credits and effects of the aforesaid Joseph McCoy deceased. In testimony wherefor I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said county at office this 20th day of October A. D. 1841 and in the 66th year of the Independence of the United States.
M. J. Noyes, Clerk
Recorded 20 October 1841
Attest M. J. Noyes, Clerk
Volume 3 page 267
Celia McCoy Guardian of Martha Jane McCoy, Bond
Know all men by these presents that we Celia McCoy as principal and James McCoy and Robbins McCoy as her securities are held and firmly bound unto the State of Missouri in the sum of two hundred dollars.Witness our hands and seal this sixth day of January 1845. The condition of this obligation is that whereas the above bounded Celia McCoy has been appointed guardian of Martha Jane McCoy a minor. Now if the said Celia McCoy guardian as aforesaid shall well and truly discharge the duties of a guardian according to Law then this obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
her
Celia X McCoy Seal
Mark
James McCoy Seal
Robbins McCoy Seal
Recorded this 16th day of January 1845
Attest A. H. Buckner Clerk
Pr J. S. (?) Tep??? D. C.
Volume 3 page 268
Celia McCoy guardian of Isaac McCoy and William M. McCoy
Know all men by these presents that we Celia McCoy as principal & James McCoy and Robbins McCoy as her securities are held and firmly bound unto the State of Missouri in the sum of five hundred dollars.Witness our hands and seal this sixth day of January 1845. The condition of this obligation is that whereas the above bounded Celia McCoy has been appointed guardian of Martha Jane McCoy a minor. Now if the said Celia McCoy guardian as aforesaid shall well and truly discharge the duties of a guardian according to Law then this obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
her
Celia X McCoy Seal
Mark
James McCoy Seal
Robbins McCoy Seal
Recorded this 16th day of January 1845
Attest A. H. Buckner Clerk
Pr J. S. (?) Tep??? D. C.
Suzy Hackett has my Joseph listed as Joseph C. McCoy born 12 Jun 1782 at Kenton Co., KY.
Is this MY Joseph McCoy? Possible, but not proven. Muster Roll for War of 1812 states Joseph McCoy was a resident of St. Charles County and distance from place of residence to the place of rendezvous and to place of discharge (both Portage de Sioux) was 20 miles for a total of 40 miles. Payroll shows he was paid $4.78 including travel and subsistence. Vol 1 pg 40 #394 and 395. Copies obtained 29 May 1996 at Missouri State Archives. (Not proven this is same Joseph McCoy.)
According to History of Pike Co., MO, pg. 191, in 1810 the 2nd Colony arrived from Kentucky and settled on Ramsey's Creek. Included Joseph McCoy, Eli Burkalew, Daniel McCue, Andrew Edwards and Joel Harpool. [Need to investigate to see if the others were farther south in Lincoln and St. Charles Co. before going to Pike.]
Jess M. Thompson's Pike County Illinois History on page 507 has this: In reference to the Kentuckians who had settled on Ramsey's Creek as early as 1819, "The Bartons, The Joseph McCoys, the Joel Harpoles, the Daniel McCunes and the Eliab Buckaloos, all of which families later became identified with the Bay Creek country in Pike county, Illinois."
The book St. Charles County, Missouri Stray Book and Record of Marks and Brands 1809 - 1822, has this: 25 May 1814, pg. 10; "Taken up by Joseph McCoy in upper Cuivre twp. one gray mare, four years old...branded on the left shoulder, "L.N.". Appraised at $35.00. Joseph Cottle, J.P." Unknown if that is this Joseph.
1817 Missouri State Census, St. Charles Co., MO, Upper Cuivre Twp. Transcribed online at Callaway Co., MO, USGENWEB site. Note that there are two Joseph's, one with only one female under 14. That, presumably, would have been Joseph Hill McCoy. Also in Upper Cuiver Township are Daniel, John and James McCoy, as well as several other related men.
1 m 18-45 (Joseph)
1 f over 14 (Celia)
1 m under 18 (Robinson)
2 f under 18 (Dimpsey and Anna)
History of Pike Co., MO, says that in 1818 The Rangers, under Lieut. Zachary Taylor, were disbanded. The men included Joseph McCoy and John McCoy.
On the second day of Court in Lincoln Co., MO, which began August 2,1819, a petition for partition was presented. The Court appointed as Commissioners, Prospect K. Robbins, Joseph McCoy, Joseph Cottle, Elijah Collard, and David Bailey. [Unknown if this was my Joseph.]
1821 Tax Assessment list for Union Twp., Lincoln Co., MO, lists Joseph McCoy. While not proven it is this Joseph, it is known that this Joseph was in Lincoln County. The Joseph, son of John "Devil" "Padre" McCoy, seems to have been in St. Charles County until moving to Texas. Union township is comprised of the northwest quarter of the county and also there were several related surnames in that and Hurricane Twp.. There were quite a number of men with no legal description attached, so township is unknown. Those included a David McCoy and William McCoy. Note that there were Robinson men in the county.
1830 Pike Co., MO
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1 m 30 - 40 (1790-1800) (Joseph)
1 f 30-40 (Celia)
1 m 15 - 20 (1810-1815) (Robinson)
1 f 15-20 (Dimpsey)
2 f 10-15 (1815-1820) (Anna and Tempe)
2 m 5-10 (1820-1825) (James & John?)
2 m under 5 (1825-1830) (William Miller & Isaac?)
History of Pike Co., MO, on pg. 564, says that "Joe and Reuben [Robins?] McCoy killed 18 deer in less than a week."
Missouri Land Claims - Clarksville, May 24, 1833. Joseph McCoy testified regarding events of about 1804 and also testified that before the change of the Spanish Government he "was quite a youth" and lived near where Troy now stands.
1840 Pike Co., MO, pg 77.
1 male 50-60 (1780-1790) (Joseph)
1 f 40-50 (1790-1800) (Celia)
2 f 20-30 (1810-1820) (Anna & Tempe)
2 m 15-20 (1820-1825) (James & John?)
1 m 10-15 (1825-1830) (William Miller)
1 m 5-10 (1830-1835) (Isaac?)
1 f 5-10 (Martha Jane)
Book G. Pg. 333, Pike County Deeds. Dated 1 July 1840. Joseph McCoy and Celia his wife of Pike Co., MO, sold to John Bryant of Pike Co., MO for $1059.42, 176 and 57/100 acres, being a part of Antoine F. Saugrains 4,006 arpent tract, situated on the waters of Ramsey's creek, being Lot No. 4 in said tract and is situated in the NE corner of said Sawgrain's survey as follows: Beginning at a post corner to Lot No. three from which a sugar tree ten inches in diameter bears North forty four degrees west distant six links to a Sugar tree, eight inches diameter bares South two & a half degrees West distant six links, thence North sixty one degrees East with the line of Number three to a post corner thereof in the line of said survey of four thousand and six arpentes. Thence North twenty nine degrees west with the line of said survey to the corner thereof, thence south sixty one degrees west with the line of said survey to the corner of five and eight as originally subdivided, thence south twenty nine degrees East with the line of said five to the beginning. This survey includes the entire tract of land of 266 arpents 87/100 of an arrpent sold to Joseph McCoy by H. ?oupshul as per deed. It is understood that there is to be deducted from the within boundrey the amt of fifty acres, sold by Joseph McCoy to Robbins McCoy and deed made by Joseph McCoy to the said Robins McCoy for said fifty acres of land, of this date bounded as follows: Beginning at the SW corner of said tract the same being Harry Kissingers N.E. corner Running thence N 37 degrees West 8? poles to a post on Norborn B. Booth's East line, from which a hickory 15 inches in diameter bears N 29 degrees W 23 links distant. Thence N53 degrees E 90 poles to a post from which sassafas 8 inches in diameter bears North 73 E. distant 13 links - thence South 37 degrees E 89 poles to a post on Kissingers North line, from which a sugar tree 15 inches in diameter bears S. 80W distant 52 links - thence with said Kissingers line to the place of beginning.
Signed Joseph McCoy and Sealey McCoy. Both signed with their Marks. Witnesses were Frances Watts and George Wells. Sealey was interviewed separately from her husband and relinquished her dower.
Book I Page 424, Pike Co., MO Deeds. 1 July 1840, Joseph McCoy and Celia his wife deeded to Robins McCoy for $50.00, 50 acres beginning at the South west corner of Joseph McCoys Bluff tract. The description continues as in the paragraph above. It is signed by Joseph and "Sealey" with their marks. Witnesses Francis Watts and John S. Bryant.
Book G Page 605, Pike Co., MO Deeds. 3 July 1840, Robins McCoy and Elisabeth McCoy for $40, sold to Joseph McCoy of Pike County, MO, to land on the waters of Ramseys Creek, it being the North East fractional quarter of section 25 T53 R1E, containing 31 & 31/100 acres. Both signed the deed. Witness was Francis Watt. Note that this land was owned by John McCoy as shown on page 22 of the 1875 Pike County Atlas.
On 20 Oct 1841 a $2,000 bond was posted by Francis Watts as principal and Robbins McCoy and James W. Campbell as Securities. Posted by Francis Watts, Administrator of the Estate of Joseph McCoy. It states he died without a will and that Dempsey McNair, Robins McCoy, Tempe Dixon, Anna Mulherrin, James McCoy, John McCoy, Isaac McCoy, Miller McCoy and Martha McCoy, all of Pike Co., MO, are the only heirs. On the same day Celia McCoy, widow of Joseph McCoy, renounced her right of administration of the estate. Later, Celia was appointed guardian of Martha Jane McCoy, Isaac McCoy and William M. McCoy. Copied this information from Vol. 3 page 31 and Pages 268-269. Pike County did not allow photocopies from probate book.
Note that in 1880, son James listed place of birth for both parents as Georgia.
Louis Houck's A History of Missouri, 1908, Vol II page 96, says that in 1797 or 1799, Daniel McCoy came to Upper Louisiana with his brothers, John and Joseph, and father-in-law Henry Zumalt. At that time, this Joseph would have been ten or under, based on 1830 and 1840 census information, so it is unlikely that this would be referring to him. Perhaps this Joseph and Daniel were his uncles and John his father. That history also indicates that Upper Louisiana was transferred to the United States on 10 March 1804.
"Missouri Land Claims", at the Denver Library, pages 7 & 8, has a claim for 640 acres by William McHugh, Sen. assigns. "Joseph McCoy, being duly sworn, upon his oath says that, having heard the above testimony of James Burnes, the same is in all things substantially true, as he believes and recollects." James Burnes testified at Clarksville (Pike County) on May 24, 1833. He stated that "at least two years before change of Government, and at the same time that William Ramsay came to that place, said McHugh cultivated a place on McHugh's creek; that after Ramsay was driven off by the Indians, about 1804, said McHugh was put in possession of said Ramsay's land, by Ramsay, as he supposes; that said McHugh had at that time a wife and nine children."
On pages 9-12 of that same book is a claim of William Ramsay, Sen., claiming 748 arpens 8 perches. Testimony was also taken in this case on May 24, 1833 and both James Burnes and Joseph McCoy also testified in this case. Joseph's testimony was particularly interesting: "Joseph McCoy, being duly sworn, upon his oath says that, before the change of the spanish Government he was quite a youth, and lived near where Troy now stands, about sixteen or seventeen miles from the land above described: that he does not recollect ever to have been at Ramsay's before the change of government, but often heard it said that the said Ramsay lived at a place on the creek now called Bryan's creek, near a Mr. Bryan, who gave name thereto: that he has since frequently seen the improvements of said Ramsay."
On pages 262 and 263 is another claim by William McHugh assigns. In that one, Frederick Dickson testified. Joseph's daughter Tempe married Rolly Dixon, who was probably a son of Frederick's.
History Of Lincoln County (Missouri), on page 227, states that in April, 1814, Joseph McCoy, Sr. and his nephew, Joseph McCoy Jr. and James McCoy, the first two being commonly known respectively as Big Joe and Little Joe, the latter a son-in-law of Maj. Christopher Clark,were sent from Fort Howard to find the whereabouts of the Indians. On pages 230-232 is a bio of Maj. Christopher Clark. He settled in Lincoln Co., KY, in 1788 and to Missouri in 1799. His daughter Catharine married Capt. Joseph McCoy, and went to Texas in 1824, where her husband died a few years afterward.
The above establishes that Joseph did live in what is now Lincoln County, near Troy, when he was a youth, and that he was well acquainted with the Ramsay Creek area, where the family lived later,and would indicate that the Joseph Sr. or Jr. in this last story is quite possibly my Joseph. The Joseph McCoy who went to Texas went to the DeWitt Colony in Gonzales County was not mine.
History of St. Charles, Montgomery and Warren Counties, Missouri, lists John McCoy and Daniel McCoy as pioneers of the county in Cuivre Township. That would support one of those as being Joseph's father (except that history says Joseph came to MO with his brothers and doesn't mention a father).
Further, John "Devil" "Padre" McCoy married Martha Dunbar 1 Sep. 1808 and my Joseph McCoy married Ceia Burklow on 2 June 1808, both by Christopher Clark, J.P. (presumably the Major Clark referenced in stories) and were the only two McCoy men listed in Book 1 of St. Charles County marriage records. That further supports those two men being brothers.
While not proven that my Joseph belongs in this family, the anecdotal information in various histories supports that he is brother to Daniel, John and James McCoy. No evidence yet of parents, but several gedcoms attribute John McCoy and Martha Humphrey as parents. Research at the Family History Library in July, 2009, proved that is incorrect. Following are the citations supporting the four men as brothers:
"History of the Pioneer Families of Missouri", page 111: "Big Joe" was one of four "young rangers" who went from Wood's Fort to Sulphur Lick to hunt deer, and the only one who survived this incident. "Little Joe" was killed about 1813 and was also one of four "young rangers". This history stated he was killed along with Hamilton McNair and Peter Pugh. BUT "History of Lincoln County Missouri", page 227, has the same basic story except that it says this incident was April, 1814 and involved Joseph McCoy Sr. and his nephew Joseph McCoy Jr. and James McCoy, aka Big Joe and Little Joe. In this version, Little Joe was son-in-law of Major Christopher Clark and he survived. James was his brother and James was killed. It was a separate incident later, according to this history, when Peter Pugh and Robert McNair (not Hamilton McNair) were attacked and killed.
"History of the Pioneer Families of Missouri", page 174, cites that McCoy's Creek is named after Daniel McCoy, who came to Missouri in 1797 with brothers John and Joseph and father-in-law Henry Zumwalt. It names his children, including a Joseph McCoy who never married and died in 1849 in St. Charles County. NOTE: My Joseph would have been only about age 7 in 1797, but other items are supportive of it being this Joseph. This history also says that James McCoy Sr. came to Missouri in 1814. He had a son William, who married his cousin Frances, daughter of Daniel McCoy above. John McCoy Sr., brother of Daniel, had four sons - David, John, Joseph and Timothy. David and John went to Texas. Tim married Sarah Van Burkleo, daughter of William Van Burkleo. No further information here on this John's son Joseph.
"History of Pike County, Missouri", page 166. Joseph McCoy listed on the first Petit Jury, August 1819. (He would have been about 29 years of age.) Page 191 - In 1810, the second Colony arrived from Kentucky and settled on Ramsey's Creek, including Joseph McCoy, Eli Burkelew, Daniel McCue, Andrew Edwards and Joel Harpool. (all families inter-married). (Joseph would have been about age 20.)
"Missouri Land Claims", Clarksville, May 24, 1833. Joseph McCoy testified regarding events of about 1804 and he also testified that before the change of the Spanish government, he "was quite a youth" and lived near where Troy now stands. That statement fits with a birth year of about 1790 and with the family first coming from KY to St. Charles County, more in the area now Lincoln County, and later moving to the Ramsey's Creek area of Pike County.
"History of Lincoln County Missouri", page 232, says that Catharine Clark married Capt. Joseph McCoy and went to Texas in 1824. Joseph served a year under Capt. Daniel M. Boone and a year under Capt. Callaway during the War of 1812. Page 241 lists Lincoln County Taxpayers in 1821. David McCoy and William McCoy are listed with no township. Page 252 has a letter from John H. Brown of Texas, in which he listed men of Missouri, including "numerous family of McCoy, all good Indian fighters, came from Lincoln - Daniel, Joseph, "Devil" John and others. The wife of Joseph was a daughter of Capt. Clark. "Devil"John, who killed a fellow soldier near Stout's Fort, in Lincoln, after the war of 1815 [sic], drifted into Arkansas and entered Texas several years before any of the others.
"History of St. Charles, Montgomery and Warren Counties, Missouri",page 103, lists names of pioneers of the county. In Cuivre Township were Daniel McCoy, Grant No. 386 of 300 acres and John McCoy, Grant No. 145 of 382 acres. It makes sense that Joseph wouldn't have been listed, as he was still too young to own land when they first came to Missouri.
Missouri Pioneers Vol. 1 has a list of land claims in 1809. It states #145, James McCoy alias McKay. person who claimed was John McCoy - issued in his name, on Cuivre - St. Charles. #386, Daniel McCoy, alias McKay was the person who claimed and it was issued in his name. Also on Cuivre - St. Charles.
The "Jess M. Thompson Pike County (Illinois) History, page 450, states that Daniel McCoy (married Rachel Zumwalt, daughter of Henry), came to Missouri with two of his brothers, John and Joseph. [That makes it sound as though he did have more brothers] Page 458 lists Daniel and Rachel Zumwalt McCoy's children: John, Frances, Sarah, Nancy,Elizabeth, Mahalia, Margaret and Joseph. David's brother John has sons David, John, Joseph and Timothy. David and John settled in Texas. Numerous descendants of Joseph McCoy settled in Pike County, Illinois.
This last would seem to indicate that my Joseph was the brother of Daniel especially when taken with the other comment mentioned earlier.
Lincoln Co., Missouri tax list delinquents 1819, Assessor's List 1821 and Miscellaneous Tax Lists (printed all together without indication of who is on what list), David McCoy, Joseph McCoy of Union Township,and William McCoy. An undated "Secondary List" of Lincoln County from newspapers showed John McCoy of Bedford Township with a stray and James McCoy, bankrupt. No date is associated with either of those,however.
"History of Pike County, Missouri" also states that in 1818, The Rangers, under Lieutenant Zachary Taylor, were disbanded. Those included Joseph McCoy and John McCoy. Page 564 says that in 1830 Joe and Reuben [sic] McCoy killed 18 deer in less than a week. (My Joseph would have been about 40 then.) Could Reuben really have been Robins? That makes more sense, as there is no other mention of a Reuben in Pike County.
Pike Co., MO, Circuit Court, 3rd floor. 1841, Box 12, Film #6, James C. Duvall vs. Joseph McCoy. Unable to print. Appears to be for a debt- poor copy. Date incurred looks like 20 July 1840 for a total of $8.25 after expenses, etc., added on. Filed in Circuit Court 28 Jun 1841. Notice served on Joseph McCoy on the 26th day of May 1841 by reading the source to him at his residence in Calumet Twp., Pike Co. between the hours of ten and Eleven of the clock in the forenoon of said day by W. M. Clifford CCJ (or Y). Does not show the final disposition.
Joseph McCoy Estate Documents
Pike County Missouri Vol 3 page 31
Joseph McCoy's Estate Administration Bond in
Know all men by these presents that we, Francis Watts as principal and Robbins McCoy and James W. Campbell as Securities are held and firmly bound unto the State of Missouri, in the just and full sum of two thousand dollars lawful money of the United States to the payment whereof all and truly to be made, we and each of us bind ourselves,our respective heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly, by these presents. Sealed and dated this twentieth day of October 1841. The condition of the above bond is that if Francis Watts Administrator of the estate of Joseph McCoy late of Pike county deceased, shall faithfully administer said estate, account for pay and deliver all money and property of said estate, and perform all other things touching said administration required by law or the orders of any court having jurisdiction, then the above bond to be void, otherwise to remain in full force.
Francis Watts Seal
Robins McCoy Seal
Jas. W Campbell Seal
Executed and approved the 20 (black smudge probably October 1841.) M. J. Noyes, Clerk
State of Missouri }
County of Pike }
Francis Watts being duly sworn upon his oath says that Dimpsey McNair late Dimpsey McCoy, Robins McCoy, Tempe Dixon late Tempe McCoy, Anna Mulherin late Anna McCoy, James McCoy, John McCoy, Isaac McCoy and Miller McCoy and Martha McCoy, all of whom live in said county of Pike, are the only heirs and legal representatives of Joseph McCoy late of said county deceased, to the best of his knowledge and belief, that the deceased died without a will, that he will make a perfect Inventory of and faithfully administer all the estate of the deceased and pay the debts as far as the estate will extend and the law directs, and account for and pay according to law all ______ which shall come to his possession or knowledge.
Francis Watts
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 20th day of October 1841. M.J. Noyes, Clerk
Recorded 29th Oct 1841. Attest M. J. Noyes, Clerk
Vol 3 Page 32
Celia McCoy Renunciation of Administration on estate of Joseph McCoy
I Celia McCoy widow of Joseph McCoy, late of Pike county, Missouri dec'd hereby renounce my right of Administration on the estate of said deceased and request administration may be granted to Francis Watts Esquire. Given under my hand this 20th day of October 1841.
Celia McCoy
Witness Robins McCoy
Recorded 20 October 1841
Attest M. J. Noyes, Clerk
Administration Letter on estate of Joseph McCoy
State of Missouri for Michael J. Noyes, Clerk of the County of Pike &County court within and for said county of Pike. To all who shall see these presents, greeting.
Know ye that whereas Joseph McCoy late of said county deceased, died intestate, as it is said and Francis Watts having given satisfactory security and complied with other requisitions of law; I therefore do by these presents give and grant unto the said Francis Watts, full power and authority to administer all and singular the goods chattels monies credits and effects of the said Joseph McCoy wheresoever the same may be found within the State aforesaid, and to ask, demand, and in a legal manner to require and receive all and all manner of debts and demands due and owing to said deceased and well and faithfully to dispose of the same according to law. And lastly I do by these presents, constitute and appoint the said Francis Watts Administrator of all and singular the goods, chattels, lands, tenements, monies,credits and effects of the aforesaid Joseph McCoy deceased. In testimony wherefor I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said county at office this 20th day of October A. D. 1841 and in the 66th year of the Independence of the United States.
M. J. Noyes, Clerk
Recorded 20 October 1841
Attest M. J. Noyes, Clerk
Volume 3 page 267
Celia McCoy Guardian of Martha Jane McCoy, Bond
Know all men by these presents that we Celia McCoy as principal and James McCoy and Robbins McCoy as her securities are held and firmly bound unto the State of Missouri in the sum of two hundred dollars.Witness our hands and seal this sixth day of January 1845. The condition of this obligation is that whereas the above bounded Celia McCoy has been appointed guardian of Martha Jane McCoy a minor. Now if the said Celia McCoy guardian as aforesaid shall well and truly discharge the duties of a guardian according to Law then this obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
her
Celia X McCoy Seal
Mark
James McCoy Seal
Robbins McCoy Seal
Recorded this 16th day of January 1845
Attest A. H. Buckner Clerk
Pr J. S. (?) Tep??? D. C.
Volume 3 page 268
Celia McCoy guardian of Isaac McCoy and William M. McCoy
Know all men by these presents that we Celia McCoy as principal & James McCoy and Robbins McCoy as her securities are held and firmly bound unto the State of Missouri in the sum of five hundred dollars.Witness our hands and seal this sixth day of January 1845. The condition of this obligation is that whereas the above bounded Celia McCoy has been appointed guardian of Martha Jane McCoy a minor. Now if the said Celia McCoy guardian as aforesaid shall well and truly discharge the duties of a guardian according to Law then this obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
her
Celia X McCoy Seal
Mark
James McCoy Seal
Robbins McCoy Seal
Recorded this 16th day of January 1845
Attest A. H. Buckner Clerk
Pr J. S. (?) Tep??? D. C.
Suzy Hackett has my Joseph listed as Joseph C. McCoy born 12 Jun 1782 at Kenton Co., KY.
Events
| Birth | Abt 1790 | ||||
| Marriage | 2 Jun 1808 | St. Charles Co., Missouri - Celia BUCKALEW |  | ||
| Military | Bet 14 Apr 1813 and 28 Apr 1813 | Private, War of 1812. Muster Roll of Mounted Militia of Territory of | |||
| Residence | Bet 1814 and 1815 | Became permanent settler in Auburn, a village ten miles north of Troy, MO. | |||
| Census | 1817 | Missouri State Census, see Notes for detail. | |||
| Jury | Aug 1819 | Joseph McCoy on first Petit Jury, pg. 166, History of Pike County, MO. | |||
| Tax List - Real property | 1821 | Joseph McCoy listed on Tax Assessment List of 1821 for Union Twp., Lincoln Co., MO. (Northwest quarter of county). | |||
| Census | 1830 | Pike Co., MO, township not stated. | |||
| Court Records | 24 May 1833 | Missouri Land Claims - Clarksville, May 24, 1833. Joseph McCoy testified regarding events of 1804. | |||
| Court Records | Bet 1840 and 1841 | Duvall vs. Joseph McCoy, apparently for a debt. Filed in circuit ct. 28 Jun 1841, Pike Co., MO. | |||
| Census | 1840 | Pike Co., MO, township not stated. | |||
| Property Sale | 1 Jul 1840 | Book G. Pg. 333, Pike County Deeds. Joseph McCoy and Celia his wife of Pike Co., MO, sold to John Bryant of Pike Co., MO for $1059.42, 176 and 57/100 acres being a part of Antoine F. Saugrains] 4, 006 arpent tract, situated on the waters of Ramsey's creek. | |||
| Property Sale | 1 Jul 1840 | Book I Page 424, Pike Co., MO Deeds. Joseph McCoy and Celia his wife deeded to Robins McCoy for $50.00, 50 acres beginning at the South west corner of Joseph McCoys Bluff tract. | |||
| Property | 3 Jul 1840 | Book G Page 605, Pike Co., MO Deeds. 3 July 1840, Robins McCoy and Elisabeth McCoy for $40, sold to Joseph McCoy of Pike County, MO, to land on the waters of Ramseys Creek, it being the NE fractional qtr of S25 T53 R1E, containing 31 & 31/100 acres. | |||
| Death | Bef 20 Oct 1841 | Pike Co., Missouri | | ||
| Probate | 20 Oct 1841 | Vol. 3, pgs 31-32 & 267-268, Pike Co., MO. Administration Bond, Celia McCoy Renunciation, admin. ltr. stating no will, named Celia Guardian of Martha Jane. | |||
| Property | 10 Jul 1844 | Patent #16453 to Joseph McCoy of Pike Co., MO, for the SW fractional qtr of Sec 9 T 8 So R 4 W, 120-15/100 acres in Calhoun Co., IL. | |||
| Burial | Kissinger Cemetery, Calumet Twp., Pike Co., MO | | |||
| Reference No | 5258 |
Families
| Spouse | Celia BUCKALEW (1791 - 1841) |
| Child | Robinson MCCOY (1810 - 1894) |
| Child | Dimpsey (Dincy) MCCOY (1813 - 1880) |
| Child | Anna MCCOY (1815 - 1897) |
| Child | Tempe (Temperance) MCCOY (1818 - 1846) |
| Child | James MCCOY (1819 - 1887) |
| Child | John MCCOY (1820 - ) |
| Child | William Miller MCCOY (1828 - 1859) |
| Child | Isaac MCCOY (1830 - 1841) |
| Child | Martha Jane MCCOY (1832 - 1875) |
| Father | Unknown Maybe John MCCOY (1750 - ) |
| Sibling | Daniel MCCOY (1770 - 1844) |
| Sibling | Sarah Sally MCCOY (1770 - 1844) |
| Sibling | James MCCOY (1772 - 1814) |
| Sibling | John "Padre" "Devil" MCCOY (1776 - 1838) |
| Sibling | Catharine MCCOY (1779 - 1859) |
| Sibling | Anne MCCOY (1781 - 1830) |
| Sibling | Zachariah "Zach" MCCOY (1785 - 1845) |
| Sibling | Margaret MCCOY (1790 - ) |
Endnotes
1. McCoy-Burklow Marriage Certificate, Book 1807-1854, Page 16, Territory of Louisiana, District of Saint Charles (MO).
2. Probate File.
3. Cemetery Transcription.