The Preemptors Middle
Tennessee’s First Settlers, compiled by Irene Griffey
Page 10, 101 John Cowan
obtained by a Pre emption of 640 acres of land lying on Big Harpeth River half
a mile below the fork of the river on a large branch of the river, including a
large Spring running into the branch abt. ¼ mile from the mouth improved and
marked at the head of the Spring thus TE, and to be bounded thus beg’e ½ mile
from the Spring No. East and running South and West for Compt.
Land Deed Genealogy of
Davidson County Tennessee 1783-1792, Volume 1
Deed Book A, page 267 –
JOHN KOEN – NC No 421 – Reg. Nov. 25, 1788.
By an act for the relief
of the Officers and Soldiers of the Continental Line, in consideration of the
bravery and zeal pf John Koen a private in the said line, was granted a tract
of land containing 571 acres in Davidson County on the south side of Cumberland
River and on Spencers Creek. Adjoining
Thomas Spencers boundary. Surveryed for
said John Koen July 30, 1785 by James Mulherin, D. S. in consquence of Military
Warrant No. 839. Located July 24,
1784. Sept. 15 1787. On the back of the grant was an assignment to
Frederick Davis made thus, viz, I, John Koen of Pasquotank Co., NC do for
myself my heirs &c assign over all my right, estate, title, interest &
c for the sum of ten pounds currency.
This 24 May 1788. Jan 6, 1789.
Land Deed Genealogy of
Davidson County Tennessee 1783-1792, Volume 1
Deed A, page 283 –
FREDERICK DAVIS – Jan 19, 1789
This indenture made Aug
22, between John Jennings of Pasquotank Co., NC and Frederick Davis of the same
place of the other part. John Jennings conveyed unto Frederick Davis a tract of
land on the south side of Cumberland River and on Spencer’s Creek in the county
of Sumner. Beginning at John Koan’s
corner. Containing 365 acres. Proven by Frederick Koan held for the county
of Davidson Jan 6, 1789.
Deed Book B. p. 187 –
DANIEL KOEN – Territory of the United States &c – Apr. 27, 1791
This indenture made 8
Feb 1791 between George Nevilles of Tennessee County and District of Mero of
one part and Daniel Cowan of Davidson County of the other part. George Nevilles conveyed unto Daniel Cowan a
tract of land containing 640 acres in Davidson county on Big Harpeth. Beginning at the mouth of the first Creek
below Little Harpeth. Which land was
granted unto said Nevilles by paten dated July 10 1788
Land Deed Genealogy of
Davidson County Tennessee 1793-1797, Volume 2
Deed Book C page 499,
JAMES DEAN – May 4, 1796
This indenture made 14
July 1795 between John Bucchanan of Davidson County of the on part and James
Dean of the same place of the other part John Bucchanan conveyed unto James
Dean a tract of land containing 320 acres in Davidson County on the waters of Mill
Creek adjoining John Fox and ____ in the Continental Line Grant No. 1183.
Test: Nimrod Williams,
Isaac Roberts and Daniel Koen Apr. Term 1796.
Land Deed Genealogy of
Davidson County Tennessee 1793-1797, Volume 2
Deed Book C page 504 –
DAVID KOEN – May 5, 1796
This indenture made 28
Nov 1875 between Daniel Koen of Davidson County of the one part and Daniel
(David) Koen of the same place of the other part. Daniel conveyed unto David
koen a tract containint 300 acres in Davidson County on Big Harpeth. Said land being part of a preemption parcel
that was granted by the State of North Carolina to George Neville. Test Wright William and Aquilla Carmack. Apr.
Term 1796
Land Deed Genealogy of
Davidson County Tennessee 1793-1797, Volume 2
Deed Book D, p. 37 –
DELIVERANCE GRAY – Aug. 1, 1796
This indenture made 9
July 1796 between Daniel Koen of Davidson County of the one part and
Deliverance Gray of the same place of the other part. Daniel Koen conveyed unto Deliverance Gray a
tract of land containing 50 acres in Davidson County on Big Harpeth, being part
of a tract of land that was granted from the state of North Carolina to George
Neville, grant dated 10 July 1788. Wit: Jno. Davis and Charles Bosley. July
Term 1796.
Land Deed Genealogy of
Davidson County Tennessee 1793-1797, Volume 2
Deed Book D, p. 54 –
DANIEL KOEN – Oct. 28, 1796
This indenture made 28
Nov 1795 between Nicholas Perkins Hardiman, Sheriff of Davidson County, of the
one part and Daniel Koen of Davidson County of the other part. Nicholas Perkins Hardiman conveyed unto
Daniel Koen a tract of land containing 25 acres, being the property of Isaac
Wilcox lying on the waters of Mill Creek to satisfy a judgement obtained by
Sampson Williams on an original attachment against said Wilcox. Land sold on 7 July 1795, being said land
purchased by Daniel Koen who was the highest bidder. Oct Term 1796.
Land Deed Genealogy of
Davidson County Tennessee 1797 - 1803, Volume 3
Deed Book D page 315 -
DAVID KOEN - Recorded Feb 17, 1798
This indenture made 30
Aug 1796 between Daniel Koen of Davidson County of the one
part and David Koen of
same place of the other part. Daniel
Koen conveyed unto David
Koen a trract of land
containing 140 acres in Davidson County on the waters of Mill
Creek adjoining John
Foreman’s line and Jonathan Drake’s line.
Said land being part of a tract of 320 acres granted to Wilcox by the
State of North Carolina by patent dated Nov.
17, 1790, No. 296. wit: Benjamin Koen and James Kennedy. Jan. Term 1798.
Land Deed Genealogy of
Davidson County Tennessee 1797 - 1803, Volume 3
Deed Book D page 317 -
DANIEL KOEN - Recorded Feb 19, 1798
This indenture made 10
Jan 1796 between David Koen of Davidson County of the one
part and Daniel Koen of
same place of the other part. David Koen
conveyed unto said
Daniel Koen a tract of
land being part of a preeemption granted by the State of North
Carolina to George
Neville, patent dated July 10, 1788.
Wit: Benjamin Koen and James
Kennedy. Jan Term 1798.
Land Deed Genealogy of
Davidson County Tennessee 1797 - 1803, Volume 3
Deed Book D page 460 -
JOSHUA BALLANCE - Recorded Aug 22, 1798
This indenture made 18
June 1797 between Daniel Koen of Davidson County of the one
part and Joshua Ballance
of the same place of the other part.
Daniel Koen conveyed unto
Joshua Ballance a tract
of land containing 90 acres in Davidson County on the north side
of Big Harpeth. Wit:
Nathaniel Bateman and Philip Wolf. July
Term 1798.
Land Deed Genealogy of
Davidson County Tennessee 1797 - 1803, Volume 3
Deed Book D page 462 -
DANIEL KOEN - Recorded Aug 22, 1798
This indenture made 13
July 1796 between Isaac Wilcox of Logan
County, State of
Kentucky, of the one part and Daniel Koen of Davidson
county of the other part. Isaac
Wilcox conveyed unto
Daniel Koen a tract of land containing 141 acres in Davidson
County on Mill creek
adjoining John Foreman’s line, being part of a tract of 320 acres
granted to said Wilcox
by the State of North Carolina by patent dated Nov 17, 1790 and
No. 296. Signed George Neville, attorney for Isaac
Wilcox. Wit: John McNairy and
Jason Thompson. 13 July 1795.
Land Deed Genealogy of
Davidson County Tennessee 1797 - 1803, Volume 3
Deed Book E, page
60 Mar 1799
This indenture made 29
Dec 1797 between Daniel Koen Sr. of Davidson County of the
one part and Daniel
Koen, Jr. of the same place of the other part.
For the natural lovea nd
affection which he has
for his son hath granted unto Daniel Koen, Jr. a tract of land
containing 100 acres in
Davidson Co., on the waters of Big Harpeth and joining on the
bank of Flat Creek,
Joshua Ballance’s Corner and Robert nolin’s line. It being part of a
Preemption granted by
the State of North Carolina to George Neville and conveyed by
Neville to Daniel Koen
Sr. by deed. Wit: John Davis and Abm.
Koen. Jan Term 1799.
Land Deed Genealogy of
Davidson County Tennessee 1797 - 1803, Volume 3
Davidson Co. Deed Book E
page 131 - FRANCIS HARDGRAVES - Recorded
Nov 22 1799
This indenture made 20
Jan 1799 between Daniel Koen of Davidson County of the one
part and Francis
Hardgraves of Lincoln Co., State of Tennessee of the other part. Daniel
Koen conveyed unto
Francis Hardgraves a tract of land containing 100 acres in Davidson
county on the waters of
Big Harpeth River adjoining Joshua Ballance’s corner. Said land
being part of a
preemption granted by the State of North Carolina to George Neville and
conveyed by said Neville
to Daniel Koen, Senr. and by him to Daniel Jr..
wit: Lewis
Demoss, John Taylor and
James Demoss. Oct. Term 1799
Land Deed Genealogy of
Davidson County Tennessee 1797 - 1803, Volume 3
Deed Book E, page
151 - WILLIAM WINSTEAD - May 5, 1800
This indenture made 3
mar 1800 between Isaac Burnham of Davidson County of the one
part and William
Winstead of the same place of the other part.
Isaac Burnham conveyed
unto William Winstead a
tract of land containing 52 1/4/ acres in Davidson County on the
waters of Trace Creek of
Big Harpeth adjoining Gray’s corner.
Wit: Daniel Koen,
Deliverance Gray and
Jarvis Forehand. Apr Term 1800.
Land Deed Genealogy of
Davidson County Tennessee 1797 - 1803, Volume 3
Deed Book E, page
226 - FRANCIS HARDGRAVE – Aug 15 1800
This indenture made 23
may 1800 between Daniel Koen of Davidson County of the one part and Francis
Hardgrave of the same place of the other part.
Daniel Koen conveyed unto Francis Hargrove a tract of land containing
100 acres in Davidson County on the waters of
Big Harpeth River beginning on the north bank of Flat Creek and joining Robert Nolan’s
corner. Said land being part of a
preemption granted by the state of North Carolina to George Neville and by said
Neville conveyed to Daniel Koen, Sr. and by him to Daniel Koen, Jr. by deed of
conveyance. Wit; Lewis Demoss, Samuel Jackson and John
Davis. July Term 1800. Warrant No. 38 in the original.
Land Deed Genealogy of
Davidson County Tennessee 1797 - 1803, Volume 3
Deed Book E, page 322 –
REUBEN KOEN – May 4, 1802
This indenture made 9
Apr 1800 between Daniel Koen of Robertson County State of Tennesse of the one
part and Reuben Koen of Davidson County of the other part. Daniel Koen conveyed unto Reuben Koen a tract
in Davidson County on both sides of Big Harpeth River a small distance below
the mouth of Flat Creek adjoining Robert Nolin’s corner. Wit: John Davis and Lemuel koen. Jan. Term 1802.
In the name of God Amen
I JOHN B. JACKSON of the county of Davidson and State of
Tennessee...do make and
constitute this my last will and testament.
all debts to be paid
my beloved wife Lovy
daughter Nancy
daughter Sally
John Davis William Raoch
and Sterling Gunter, executors
written April 13, 1816
Test: Guy Smith, Zechariah Allen and Willis
Chambers
.1790 census
North Carolina Pasquotank County
Edington District
This census is from Microcopy No. T-498 Roll 2
1st # free white males 16 year upwards and head of families
2nd # free white males under 16 years
3rd # free white females and head of families
4th # all other free persons
5th # slaves
Coin, Mary, 0,3,3,0,2
Holstead, John, 3,3,6,0,10
Holstead, Edward, 2,2,1,0,0
Holstead, Jarvis, 1,0,0,0,0
Koin, John, 3,0,3,0,0
PASQUOTANK, NC Estate Records Index Loose Files
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to: Kim Cumber, Search Room, NC Division of Archives and History, 109 E.
Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601-2807
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Pasquotank County, NC
Estate Records
C.R. 075.508.32
Coen, A. P. 75 1874
Coen, Benjamin 75 1750
Coen, Caleb 75 1751
Coen, Caleb 75 1788
Coen, Daniell 75 1750
Coen, John 75 no date
Coen, John 75 1840
Coen, Mary 75 1764
Coen, Murden 75 1827 (also John Sawyer, Thomas Humphress,
Thornton Gray and John Gilbert)
Coen, William R. 75 1830
North Carolina USGenWeb Archives - Military - Pension Roll, 1835
JOHN KOEN; PASQUOTANK COUNTY; SERGEANT - DRUMMER; CORPORAL; NORTH CAROLINA
CONT'L LINE; $102.66 ANNUAL ALLOWANCE; $307.98 AMOUNT RECEIVED; NOVEMBER 15,
1833 PENSION
STARTED; AGE 77
Davidson County
Marriages – Original Bonds and Licenses
Groom Bride Date
of Issue Bondsman
Koen, David Patsey Winstead 9/21/1800 Ammon Davis
Jackson, John B. Lovis Koen 2/21/1801 John Davis (Brides name is Jovis Kren in MB but it is
Lovis Koen on bond.)
Koen, Daniel Rachel Jackson 9/16/1801 Charles Harrod (Clerk spelled grooms name Kowen on Bond.)
Koen Lemuel
Celia Hooper 2/21/1801 John Davis (MB has brides name as Lelia and groom as
Samuel.)
Cartwright, Vincent Thene Koen 8/7/1802 Ammon
Davis (Brides name is spelled Thone in MB)
Ivy, Frederick Polly Linton 4/8/1805 Daniel
Koen
Gower, Samuel Celia
Koen 1/30/1807 William
Hooper
Davis, Joshua Polly Koen 9/30/1818 John
Demoss, Edmund Edney (Levin
Edney, Min. of the Gospel Christ)
Hobson, John Susannah Harris 1/3/1815 Moses Cowen
Ramseys Annals of Tennessee. Page 607 Jonathan Robertson,
from whom all occasions the Indians had received as good as they sent, was,
about this time (Feb 1794), with three lads of the name of Cowan, fired upon by
five Indians; one of the lads was slightly wounded, and a ball passed through
Robertson’s hat; he and the lads returned the fire and drove off the Indians,
having wounded two of them mortally as was supposed.
Early History of Middle Tennessee, By Edward Albright,
1908, Chapter 37
Events of 1794, Attack on Jonathan Robertson's Party
Events of 1794, Attack on Jonathan Robertson's Party
Jonathan ROBERTSON, eldest son of the General, had many a
conflict with Redskins.
One day this spring he had as companions three lads by the
name of COWAN, aged from ten to fourteen years. They were hunting a few miles
west of the ROBERTSON plantation. About ten o'clock they killed some game and
swinging it across their shoulders went marching in single file through the
woods. Suddenly the rustle of a brush and the gleam of a rifle told them that
danger was near. One of the boys raised his gun to fire, but young ROBERTSON
stopped him and ordered the party to seek protection behind neighboring trees.
Two of the lads sprang behind a tree each, while ROBERTSON and the other boy
sought a third. The Indians while yet carefully concealed, fired a shot which
slightly wounded ROBERTSON'S companion. In trying to get sight of the enemy
that he might take a shot, ROBERTSON exposed his head and received a bullet
through his hat just above this left ear. The Indian who made this shot thus
exposed his own body, and ROBERTSON in turn sent a bullet after him which
reached its mark, causing the savage to drop his gun. In this fusillade another
Indian was wounded. Before long the savages were running like troopers,
carrying with them their wounded and leaving ROBERTSON and his band in complete
possession of the field. In their flight they lost a rifle, which was captured.
Robertson Co Tennessee Court, Tuesday 22 Apr 1800:
"Samuel Crocket, purchased a Sheriff Sale part of tract belonging to
Benjamin Koen, for nonpayment of 1797 taxes, came into court & acknowleged
himself satisfyed by said Koen for the part he had purchased and relenquishes
his right to any part by virtue of purchase aforesaid. Deed James Menees,
Sheriff to David Young, 39 acres 36 poles, acknowleged."
Robertson Co Tennessee Court, Wednesday 20 Oct 1802:
"Jurors appointed to next County Court, William Benson, William Spiller,
Francis Boren, Charles Wheaton, Charles Bradon, William Huddleston, Anthony
Jones Sr, James Mays, James Stark, Robert Galispie, Walter Stark, Benjamin
Porter, Jesse Jones, William Crocket, Samuel Crocket, Nimrod McIntosh, James
Bell, Jacob Pinkley, Lawrence Carr, Jiles Connel, Mark Noble, James Elliott,
James Walker, Henry Airs of Caleb Creek, Isham Rogers, Lovick Ventress, James
H. Bryan, Patrick Martin, Benjamin Koen, Jacob Young. Order Benjamin Menees,
Esquire, take lists of taxable property in that part of Robertson County south
of Cumberland River. John Philips, Esquire, for Captain Jacob Young’s company;
Isaac Dortch Esquire for Captain James Blackwells company; Charles Miles,
Esquire, for Captain Dardin’s company; Thomas Strain, Esquire, for Captain
Abraham Young’s Company; John Hutchison, Esquire, for Captain Simmons company;
Martin Duncan, Esquire, for Captain Bryan’s company."
