Individual Details
Sgt. Henry Machen Jr.
(9 Dec 1745 - 14 Dec 1821)
Bible record of Henry Machen, owned by John Machen, Greenville S. C.
16 Sept 1947, affidavit in the files of the DAR, Wash. D.C. # records of Laura Cleveland Edwards ~ Records of Mrs. Robert L. Adams Old Southern Bible Records, 1974/birth dates as per bible of John Machen \ other notes on the records of the children: Margaret Ballinger Machen is not listed in any bible record or will of Henry Machen transcripted in the DAR, Wash. D.C. She is discovered in the will of her mother, Frances Machen in 1827 and in bible records of a nephew, Lewis Machen, who had married a Margaret Machen.
5/8/1776 - 8/24/1777 The Machen's moved from Virginia to South Carolina between these dates since son John was born in SC.
1780-81- served as sergeant in Capt. Moses Wood's company of Horse, Colonel Roebuck's regiment, South Carolina militia, 1780-81. He was born in Virginia; died in Greenville co, S. C. [Old Southern Bible Records, 1974]
He served for 258 days from July 15, 1780. He used part of his pay for 188 acres and balanced to Mr Samuel Earle [S. C. Archives & Records of Leonardo Andrea Genealogical Collection, Machen family, most date c1951]
There are no records Henry's service in the National Archives due to "a fire in Nov. 8, 1800 in the offices occupied by the War Department. Other records were lost in 1814 when public buildings in Washington were ransacked and burned by the British Army. Because of these incidents some Federal pensions were approved for Revolutionary War veterans even though no official documentation of their service exists among the records of the War Department. In such cases, pensions were usually granted based on the authenticity of the affidafits and other supporting evidence submitted by the veteran and others concerning his military service." [National Archives note 6/96]
However, there is a receipt of payment from the State of Carolina for 250 days of service signed by Samuel Earle.
The State of South Carolina Henry Machen For 258 Days Duty done as forward of Horse from July 15, 1780 (readable) Capt Moses (next four words unreadable) by Col. Roebuck (words unreadable) 19 Dec 1785 received all £ and fractions of the above amount Indent/ 8 1810 Book X Samuel Earle £290 - 5 on H £41.9.3.1/4
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Gentlemen Please Reciev payment for 100 acres of land above th Ancient Boundary - at 10£ 5 100 but of my indent hand deliver the balance to the Bearer Mr. Samuel Earle forwhich I shall acknowledge this to be my receipt. To the Comms of the Treasury Henry Machen Acknowledged before Test John Ford. J. P
1784- Oct. 15, Secy of State of S.C. Land granted to Henry Machen, 188 acres on Golden Grove Creek above the old Indian boundary line. [Leonardo Andrea Genealogical Collection,]
1792- Henry Machen in Greenville Co., S. C. 1st day of December 1792 asked to be named as the Administrator of the Estate of Henry Machen his father.... The Citation to administer was read at Reedy River Meeting House the 26th and 27th of Dec. 1793 or 26 & 27 Jan. 1793 and it seems the Jan. [Andrea .. File 5-337 Greenville Co. S. C.]
The certified copy of the will of Henry Machen of Pr. Wm. County VA. was recorded in Greenville County 27th day of April 1793 and with Henry Machen as Adminstrator. [Leonardo Andrea Genealogical Collection,]
1797, March 31- Henry Machen Jr. applied for a plat in Greenville County, Ninety Six District. 174 acres in 96 District of Greenville County on a branch of Golden Grove Creek. Surveyed by Joseph Benson for Henry Machen Sr. on July 7, 1792. [South Carolina Archives, online series S213192, vol. 0036. item 004]
April 3 - Secy of State of S.C. Land granted to Henry Machen, 174 acres in 96 District of Greenville County on a branch of Golden Grove Creek. Surveyed by Joseph Benson for Henry Machen Sr. on July 7, 1792. . [Leonardo Andrea Genealogical Collection,]
1820- [Greenville co., So. Carolina][M33,120,0097 ]
Henry Machen [Greenville 102] 0,0,0,1,0, 1 - 1,0,2, 1,1
John Machen [Greenville 103] 1,0,0,2,0, 1 - 2,3,1, 0,1
John Macken [Greenville 102] 3,0,0,0,1, 2 - 1,1,1, 1,0
Thomas Macken [Greenville 090] 1,0,0,1,0, 1 - 1,0,1, 0,0
William Macken [Greenville 101] 0,0,0,1,0, 0 - 0,0,1, 0,0
1821, Jan. 14th - Henry Machen files a will in Greenville Co., S. C.
Will of Henry Machen In the name of God Amen I Henry Machen of the state of South Carolina and District of Greenville knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die being frail in body and far advanced in years yet blessed by God haveing my perfect mind and senses do ordain this my last will and Testament. Being possessed of a small portion of the goods and chattels of this world I will and devise them in the following manner. Item unto my beloved wife Frances Machen I will and bequeath the use of my Estate both Real and personal during her natural Life after which time I desire that it shall be equally devided amongst my legal hears all except a negro girl named Maria which said girl I will and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Margaret. Exclusive of her equal portiion of the balance of my Estate. I also wish the part of my Estate that will be comeing to James Bothwell to be left to James Greenwood Carter Bothwell. I further desire that each of my children who have left me shall render in a just and true account of what they have received of my Estate and that the amount thereof be deducted from there several portiions. I nominate and appoint Isaiah Cox Francis Machen James McDaniel and James Bothwell Executors of this my last will and Testament. January 14th 1821. Signed and sealed in presence of Test Williss Binson Henry Machen Sen. (seal) Aaron Payne Probated Dec. 14, 1821 by Abraham Cox Spartan Goodlett O. G. D. Recorded in Will Book B., Page 27 Apartment #5, File 294 [South Carolina Archives from a typewritten transcript. S108093, online archives] 1821 - The Henry Machen tombstone, near Old Augusta Road on Bracken Road that runs parallel to Piedmont Golf Club Road.
photo courtesy of Jane Prichard.
1827 - file 5-294 Greenville County, S. C. Partition of the Estate of Henry Machen#24 and two papers, one dated 5 Feb. 1827 and other dated 21 June 1827... The widow, Frances B. MaCHEN was then deceased .... also a further division was made 22 March 1830 and statement "Many of the heirs are now living in different parts of the World".. Division
James Machen, a son 1 share. see 2-D
Henry Machen, a son 1 share.
John Machen, a son 1 share. see 2-c
Elizabeth, wife of Richard Mauldin, daughter 1 share
Judith, wife of Beverly Daniel, a daughter 1 share
Mary W. Lewis, a widowed daughter 1 share
Hannah wife of James McDaniel, a daughter 1 share
Sarah wife of James McKenzie, a daughter 1 share
Frances wife of Jabez Galt, a daughter 1 share
Nancy H. wife of Issiah Cox, a daughter 1 share
Margaret Machen, a daughter 1 share
Francis B. Machen, a son 1 share
James G. C. Bothwell, a grandson 1 share and paid to his guardian, Miss Margaret B. Machen, his aunt.
[Leonardo Andrea Genealogical Collection,] 1987, May 17 - There was a dedication and grave marking ceremony at Machen-McKenzie Cemetery.
sources:
Adams, Mrs. Robert L. ,Records of - 640 - 39th St., N. E., Cedar Rapids,IA 52402-5612 Brown, David A. records and web site for the Bothwell family http://www.bothwell.cx/wc04/wc04_245.htm Edwards, Laura Cleveland, Three Centuries in America: Thomas Machen of Middlesex County, VA, 816 Perry Howard Rd., Fuquay-Varina, N. C. 27526, 1999. email - jledwards6@nc.rr.com Machen,Henry. bible records owned by John Machen, Greenville, S. C.16 Sept 1947, affidavit in the files of the DAR, Wash. D.C. (unfortunately there are two affidavits of what appears to be the same bible, the apparent conflict of birthdates on the DAR lineage Book p. 21 #154064 Ohoopee Regional Library, 610 Jackson St.,Vidalia, Ga 30474, phone (912) 537-9283 Prichard, Jane. photo about 1999. Old Southern Bible Records, Lester Memory Aldrege Gen. Pub. Co.Inc., Baltimore1974 records of LDS library, South Carolina Archives, online - www.archivesindex.sc.gov/ So. Carolina Index of the Rolls of Honor, Ancestor Index, listed in volume 130 - page 104, 105, volume 155 - page 21 U. S. census records Will of Henry Machen of 3 April 1752, transcript of 1947, Greenville Co. S. C. more information may be available from the Leonardo Andrea Genealogical Collection (Ladson Genealogical Library)
South Carolina during the Revolution See Early Scottish Convenanter Immigration | See Machen family Crest
The Machen Index || Elroy's Family Index || Return to Elroy's Ancestoral Chart #1
16 Sept 1947, affidavit in the files of the DAR, Wash. D.C. # records of Laura Cleveland Edwards ~ Records of Mrs. Robert L. Adams Old Southern Bible Records, 1974/birth dates as per bible of John Machen \ other notes on the records of the children: Margaret Ballinger Machen is not listed in any bible record or will of Henry Machen transcripted in the DAR, Wash. D.C. She is discovered in the will of her mother, Frances Machen in 1827 and in bible records of a nephew, Lewis Machen, who had married a Margaret Machen.
5/8/1776 - 8/24/1777 The Machen's moved from Virginia to South Carolina between these dates since son John was born in SC.
1780-81- served as sergeant in Capt. Moses Wood's company of Horse, Colonel Roebuck's regiment, South Carolina militia, 1780-81. He was born in Virginia; died in Greenville co, S. C. [Old Southern Bible Records, 1974]
He served for 258 days from July 15, 1780. He used part of his pay for 188 acres and balanced to Mr Samuel Earle [S. C. Archives & Records of Leonardo Andrea Genealogical Collection, Machen family, most date c1951]
There are no records Henry's service in the National Archives due to "a fire in Nov. 8, 1800 in the offices occupied by the War Department. Other records were lost in 1814 when public buildings in Washington were ransacked and burned by the British Army. Because of these incidents some Federal pensions were approved for Revolutionary War veterans even though no official documentation of their service exists among the records of the War Department. In such cases, pensions were usually granted based on the authenticity of the affidafits and other supporting evidence submitted by the veteran and others concerning his military service." [National Archives note 6/96]
However, there is a receipt of payment from the State of Carolina for 250 days of service signed by Samuel Earle.
The State of South Carolina Henry Machen For 258 Days Duty done as forward of Horse from July 15, 1780 (readable) Capt Moses (next four words unreadable) by Col. Roebuck (words unreadable) 19 Dec 1785 received all £ and fractions of the above amount Indent/ 8 1810 Book X Samuel Earle £290 - 5 on H £41.9.3.1/4
Click here to see the original document.
Gentlemen Please Reciev payment for 100 acres of land above th Ancient Boundary - at 10£ 5 100 but of my indent hand deliver the balance to the Bearer Mr. Samuel Earle forwhich I shall acknowledge this to be my receipt. To the Comms of the Treasury Henry Machen Acknowledged before Test John Ford. J. P
1784- Oct. 15, Secy of State of S.C. Land granted to Henry Machen, 188 acres on Golden Grove Creek above the old Indian boundary line. [Leonardo Andrea Genealogical Collection,]
1792- Henry Machen in Greenville Co., S. C. 1st day of December 1792 asked to be named as the Administrator of the Estate of Henry Machen his father.... The Citation to administer was read at Reedy River Meeting House the 26th and 27th of Dec. 1793 or 26 & 27 Jan. 1793 and it seems the Jan. [Andrea .. File 5-337 Greenville Co. S. C.]
The certified copy of the will of Henry Machen of Pr. Wm. County VA. was recorded in Greenville County 27th day of April 1793 and with Henry Machen as Adminstrator. [Leonardo Andrea Genealogical Collection,]
1797, March 31- Henry Machen Jr. applied for a plat in Greenville County, Ninety Six District. 174 acres in 96 District of Greenville County on a branch of Golden Grove Creek. Surveyed by Joseph Benson for Henry Machen Sr. on July 7, 1792. [South Carolina Archives, online series S213192, vol. 0036. item 004]
April 3 - Secy of State of S.C. Land granted to Henry Machen, 174 acres in 96 District of Greenville County on a branch of Golden Grove Creek. Surveyed by Joseph Benson for Henry Machen Sr. on July 7, 1792. . [Leonardo Andrea Genealogical Collection,]
1820- [Greenville co., So. Carolina][M33,120,0097 ]
Henry Machen [Greenville 102] 0,0,0,1,0, 1 - 1,0,2, 1,1
John Machen [Greenville 103] 1,0,0,2,0, 1 - 2,3,1, 0,1
John Macken [Greenville 102] 3,0,0,0,1, 2 - 1,1,1, 1,0
Thomas Macken [Greenville 090] 1,0,0,1,0, 1 - 1,0,1, 0,0
William Macken [Greenville 101] 0,0,0,1,0, 0 - 0,0,1, 0,0
1821, Jan. 14th - Henry Machen files a will in Greenville Co., S. C.
Will of Henry Machen In the name of God Amen I Henry Machen of the state of South Carolina and District of Greenville knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die being frail in body and far advanced in years yet blessed by God haveing my perfect mind and senses do ordain this my last will and Testament. Being possessed of a small portion of the goods and chattels of this world I will and devise them in the following manner. Item unto my beloved wife Frances Machen I will and bequeath the use of my Estate both Real and personal during her natural Life after which time I desire that it shall be equally devided amongst my legal hears all except a negro girl named Maria which said girl I will and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Margaret. Exclusive of her equal portiion of the balance of my Estate. I also wish the part of my Estate that will be comeing to James Bothwell to be left to James Greenwood Carter Bothwell. I further desire that each of my children who have left me shall render in a just and true account of what they have received of my Estate and that the amount thereof be deducted from there several portiions. I nominate and appoint Isaiah Cox Francis Machen James McDaniel and James Bothwell Executors of this my last will and Testament. January 14th 1821. Signed and sealed in presence of Test Williss Binson Henry Machen Sen. (seal) Aaron Payne Probated Dec. 14, 1821 by Abraham Cox Spartan Goodlett O. G. D. Recorded in Will Book B., Page 27 Apartment #5, File 294 [South Carolina Archives from a typewritten transcript. S108093, online archives] 1821 - The Henry Machen tombstone, near Old Augusta Road on Bracken Road that runs parallel to Piedmont Golf Club Road.
photo courtesy of Jane Prichard.
1827 - file 5-294 Greenville County, S. C. Partition of the Estate of Henry Machen#24 and two papers, one dated 5 Feb. 1827 and other dated 21 June 1827... The widow, Frances B. MaCHEN was then deceased .... also a further division was made 22 March 1830 and statement "Many of the heirs are now living in different parts of the World".. Division
James Machen, a son 1 share. see 2-D
Henry Machen, a son 1 share.
John Machen, a son 1 share. see 2-c
Elizabeth, wife of Richard Mauldin, daughter 1 share
Judith, wife of Beverly Daniel, a daughter 1 share
Mary W. Lewis, a widowed daughter 1 share
Hannah wife of James McDaniel, a daughter 1 share
Sarah wife of James McKenzie, a daughter 1 share
Frances wife of Jabez Galt, a daughter 1 share
Nancy H. wife of Issiah Cox, a daughter 1 share
Margaret Machen, a daughter 1 share
Francis B. Machen, a son 1 share
James G. C. Bothwell, a grandson 1 share and paid to his guardian, Miss Margaret B. Machen, his aunt.
[Leonardo Andrea Genealogical Collection,] 1987, May 17 - There was a dedication and grave marking ceremony at Machen-McKenzie Cemetery.
sources:
Adams, Mrs. Robert L. ,Records of - 640 - 39th St., N. E., Cedar Rapids,IA 52402-5612 Brown, David A. records and web site for the Bothwell family http://www.bothwell.cx/wc04/wc04_245.htm Edwards, Laura Cleveland, Three Centuries in America: Thomas Machen of Middlesex County, VA, 816 Perry Howard Rd., Fuquay-Varina, N. C. 27526, 1999. email - jledwards6@nc.rr.com Machen,Henry. bible records owned by John Machen, Greenville, S. C.16 Sept 1947, affidavit in the files of the DAR, Wash. D.C. (unfortunately there are two affidavits of what appears to be the same bible, the apparent conflict of birthdates on the DAR lineage Book p. 21 #154064 Ohoopee Regional Library, 610 Jackson St.,Vidalia, Ga 30474, phone (912) 537-9283 Prichard, Jane. photo about 1999. Old Southern Bible Records, Lester Memory Aldrege Gen. Pub. Co.Inc., Baltimore1974 records of LDS library, South Carolina Archives, online - www.archivesindex.sc.gov/ So. Carolina Index of the Rolls of Honor, Ancestor Index, listed in volume 130 - page 104, 105, volume 155 - page 21 U. S. census records Will of Henry Machen of 3 April 1752, transcript of 1947, Greenville Co. S. C. more information may be available from the Leonardo Andrea Genealogical Collection (Ladson Genealogical Library)
South Carolina during the Revolution
The Machen Index
Events
| Birth | 9 Dec 1745 | Prince William County, Virginia | |||
| Marriage | 6 Nov 1772 | Frances Ballenger | |||
| Death | 14 Dec 1821 | Greenville County, South Carolina | |||
| Burial | Machen-McKenzie Family Cemetery, Greenville County, South Carolina |  |
Families
| Spouse | Frances Ballenger (1756 - 1826) |
| Child | James Ballinger Machen (1773 - 1846) |
| Child | Thomas Wood Machen (1775 - 1775) |
| Child | Henry Ballinger Machen (1776 - 1861) |
| Child | John Seaborn Machen (1777 - 1862) |
| Child | Judith W. Machen (1778 - 1862) |
| Child | Mary Wood Machen (1781 - 1857) |
| Child | Elizabeth Machen (1782 - 1836) |
| Child | Margaret Ballinger Machen (1783 - 1876) |
| Child | Hannah Wood Machen (1785 - ) |
| Child | Francis Ballinger Machen (1787 - 1860) |
| Child | Sarah Ballinger Machen (1789 - 1877) |
| Child | Edward Ballinger Machen (1791 - 1818) |
| Child | Frances Ballenger Machen (1793 - 1878) |
| Child | Grace Greenwood Machen (1796 - 1820) |
| Child | Nancy Kelly Machen (1798 - 1876) |
| Father | Henry Machen Sr. (1716 - 1752) |
| Mother | Grace Greenwood (1721 - 1782) |
| Sibling | Mary Machen (1743 - 1821) |
| Sibling | John A. Machen (1747 - 1820) |
| Sibling | Thomas Machen (1750 - 1809) |
| Sibling | Joseph Machen (1752 - ) |
Endnotes
1. Find A Grave Memorial 81638130.