Individual Details
John M. "Miller John" Cantrell Jr.
(August 18, 1751 - Bet 1823 and 1825)
"John Cantrell was born about 1751, probably in New Castle County, Pennsylvania and went with his parents to Rockingham County, North Carolina. He married his cousin, Elizabeth Cantrell, daughter of Isaac Cantrell. He served in the War for American Independence from the Salisbury district and, after the close of the war, settled in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, where he died in 1825.
"He owned a mill on Buck Creek and to distinguish him from the other John Cantrells of the locality, was called "Miller John." He was a devoted and active worker in the Buck Creek Baptist church.
"WILL OF JOHN CANTRELL: "I, John Cantrell, of the State of South Carolina, and the County of Spartanburg, being of sound mind and memory, do make and constitute this my last Will and Testament, in manner and form following, that is to say, I recommend my soul to God and my body to a Christian burial.
"First: I will that all my just debts be paid, also, I give and bequeath unto my daughter, Anna Turner, one hundred acres of land, more or less, lying on the Maple Swamp, on both sides of the creek. I also give and bequeath unto my daughter Synthia, one bed and two pillows and slips, four civer lids, one bed quilt, six sheets, one cow, one chest, one pot, one oven, one wheel, and table pair of cards. I give and bequeath unto my loving wife, Elizabeth Cantrell, the remainder of my estate, both real and personal, during the time of her natural life, or widowhood, to be eaually divided amongst my childre, at her death, that is to say: Abraham, Isaac, and my daughter Tilitha's heirs, and Betsey, William, Polly, Martin, Berry, Anna, Sally and her heirs, and Synthia; also twenty-five dollars to be given to my granddaughter Janny Robbins. Lastly, I appoint my three sons, William Cantrell, Martin Cantrell and Berry Cantrell, Executors of this my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof Ihave hereunto set my hand and seal this 30th day of March 1823. (Signed) John Cantrell. Test: Lanceford Cantrell, George Cantrell, Nimrod Cantrell." (NOTE FROM RALPH TERRY: Final disposition was not made until 3 March 1828.)" (THE CANTRILL - CANTRELL GENEALOGY, 1908, by Susan Cantrill Christie, pages 73 - 74, 141.)
"John Cantrell ... granted warrant #3990 for land for his service (in the American Revolution). He was also paid 17 pounds, 7 pence for a claim." (Certificate #1575, Archives, Raleigh, North Carolina, filed 9 August 1782.)
BIRTH-MARRIAGE: Cantrell Cousins, Jan 1995, pp 14; query from Mary Sue Holmes, 4349 Camp Drive, Acworth, GA
"He owned a mill on Buck Creek and to distinguish him from the other John Cantrells of the locality, was called "Miller John." He was a devoted and active worker in the Buck Creek Baptist church.
"WILL OF JOHN CANTRELL: "I, John Cantrell, of the State of South Carolina, and the County of Spartanburg, being of sound mind and memory, do make and constitute this my last Will and Testament, in manner and form following, that is to say, I recommend my soul to God and my body to a Christian burial.
"First: I will that all my just debts be paid, also, I give and bequeath unto my daughter, Anna Turner, one hundred acres of land, more or less, lying on the Maple Swamp, on both sides of the creek. I also give and bequeath unto my daughter Synthia, one bed and two pillows and slips, four civer lids, one bed quilt, six sheets, one cow, one chest, one pot, one oven, one wheel, and table pair of cards. I give and bequeath unto my loving wife, Elizabeth Cantrell, the remainder of my estate, both real and personal, during the time of her natural life, or widowhood, to be eaually divided amongst my childre, at her death, that is to say: Abraham, Isaac, and my daughter Tilitha's heirs, and Betsey, William, Polly, Martin, Berry, Anna, Sally and her heirs, and Synthia; also twenty-five dollars to be given to my granddaughter Janny Robbins. Lastly, I appoint my three sons, William Cantrell, Martin Cantrell and Berry Cantrell, Executors of this my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof Ihave hereunto set my hand and seal this 30th day of March 1823. (Signed) John Cantrell. Test: Lanceford Cantrell, George Cantrell, Nimrod Cantrell." (NOTE FROM RALPH TERRY: Final disposition was not made until 3 March 1828.)" (THE CANTRILL - CANTRELL GENEALOGY, 1908, by Susan Cantrill Christie, pages 73 - 74, 141.)
"John Cantrell ... granted warrant #3990 for land for his service (in the American Revolution). He was also paid 17 pounds, 7 pence for a claim." (Certificate #1575, Archives, Raleigh, North Carolina, filed 9 August 1782.)
BIRTH-MARRIAGE: Cantrell Cousins, Jan 1995, pp 14; query from Mary Sue Holmes, 4349 Camp Drive, Acworth, GA
Events
| Birth | August 18, 1751 | New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania | |||
| Marriage | Abt, 1777 | Elizabeth Cantrell | |||
| Death | Bet 1823 and 1825 | Spartanburg County, South Carolina |
Families
| Spouse | Elizabeth Cantrell (1761 - 1830) |
| Child | Anna Cantrell ( - ) |
| Child | Cynthia Cantrell ( - ) |
| Child | Abraham Cantrell (1780 - ) |
| Child | Isaac Cantrell (1782 - 1840) |
| Child | Elizabeth Cantrell ( - ) |
| Child | William Cantrell (1790 - ) |
| Child | Polly Cantrell ( - ) |
| Child | Martin Cantrell (1796 - 1879) |
| Child | Berry Cantrell ( - ) |
| Child | Sally Cantrell ( - ) |
| Child | Talitha Cantrell ( - ) |
| Father | John Cantrell (1724 - 1803) |
| Mother | Rachel Brittian (1726 - 1796) |
| Sibling | Capt. Abraham Cantrell (1744 - 1807) |
| Sibling | Isaac Cantrell (1744 - 1804) |
| Sibling | Jacob Cantrill (1747 - 1790) |
| Sibling | Joseph Cantrell (1748 - 1804) |
| Sibling | Joshua Cantrell (1748 - ) |
| Sibling | Stephen Cantrell (1749 - 1827) |
| Sibling | James Cantrell (1751 - ) |
| Sibling | Charles Cantrel (1751 - ) |
| Sibling | Brittian Cantrell (1752 - ) |
| Sibling | Susan Cantrell (1753 - ) |
| Sibling | Aaron Cantrell (1755 - ) |
| Sibling | Simon Cantrell (1757 - ) |
| Sibling | Peter Cantrell (1759 - ) |
| Sibling | Margaret Cantrell (1760 - ) |
| Sibling | Thomas E. Cantrell (1761 - 1830) |
| Sibling | Moses Cantrell (1764 - ) |
| Sibling | Edward Cantrell (1764 - ) |
| Sibling | William Cantrell (1766 - ) |
| Sibling | Benjamin Cantrell (1768 - 1843) |