Andrew , Sr. Pfautz^{1 2} {M} [P828] = Rachel Merrill {F} [P829]

Married ABT 1771, Guilford (now Randolph) CO, NC USA³

Andrew , Sr. Pfautz:

Born Friday 9 March 1750, On farm called "Clear Meadows" on Great Bear Branch of Great⁴
Died September 1834, Tabernacle Twp, Randolph CO, NC USA⁵
Baptism Date: 12 JUN 1751
Baptism Place: Conewago (Christ) Church, near Littlestown, York, PA
Religion:
Religion Place: Baptist
Reference number: 1298
This is the line of Janet K. Pearse, Arvada, Colorado and Audrey L. Woodruff of Independence, MO, Andrew did leave a will.
Information on this family from "5 generations of the Pfautz-Fouts Family by Audrey Woodruff, C.G.R.S., 1987. Information from Sue Page,
The Fouts Family is of German Descent and it is believed was first represented in America by the grandfather of Andrew, Jacob Pfoutz.
Birth date agrees with Andrew's birth recorded in the Pfautz family "Bible" page owned by Norman G. Fouts of Southfield, MI
Standing as sponsors were Jacob and Magdalena Pfautz (grandparents). The baptism is recorded
Andrew was the third child of Michael Fouts, Sr. and Catherine Varner. He was born on a farm called "Clear Meadows", lying on the Great Bear branch of Great Pipe Creek of Frederick (now Carroll) County, along the Maryland/Pennsylvania border.
Andrew is the only bona fide Patriot, DAR-type, in this family. Andrew took the oath of allegiance to the state of North Carolina, was among the first in Randolph Co. to receive a land grant. His father-in-law, William Merrill, was a Militia Captain, Justice of the Peace, and fatality of the Revolution. There are several documents in the NC Archives, Randolph Co, files, which indicate that Andrew and the Merrill's cross-bonded each other on occasions.
In regards to Andrew's childhood, his father Michael Pfautz sold his land along the Maryland/Pennsylvania border in 1762, as did his kinsman David (Dewald) and several other related families of Hoover, Mast, Waymire & Yount, and journeyed a distance of about 400 miles, as the crow files, and formed a Dutch Settlement on the waters of the Uwharrie in Rowan Co., NC, where they all obtained deeds on 17 February 1763.
At the time of the exodus, Andrew was about 12 years of age and, no doubt, enjoyed the adventuresome journey, camping out and traveling slowly through the wilderness country with his numerous cousins. It was a "never-to-be-forgotten" experience for the children - and perhaps we should add - for the women in the company. Andrew's mother had 7 children at the time between the of ages of 16 years and 18 months. After reaching the "promised land" they lived under extremely primitive conditions.
Andrew married Rachel Merrill about 1771. The marriage would have taken place within the bounds of Guilford County, where a great majority of these marriage bonds have been lost. This is a matter if inference -- not documentation --but the evidence is quite strong.
When the Revolutionary war broke out (1775) every male 16 years of age or older, took his position in the conflict. The "Patriots" willingly signed the Oath of Allegiance to the State of North Carolina, assuming all of the responsibilities that were expected of them - serve in the militia, agree to bear arms and pay taxed for the support of the war effort. The Dutch Settlements comprised for the most part of Mennonites, Dunkers and Quakers, took the position of Christian "Pacifists", remaining neutral and refusing to take the Oath. They knew Full well that while their refusal was of a religious nature, it would mean the loss of their Civil Liberties for the duration of the war, among these, the right to purchase land.
David, Michael and all of their sons were staunch pacifists, with the exception of Andrew - the only Fouts in North Carolina, who by documented behavior, actively aided the Revolution. How does one account for this?
The Merrill's known as "fire brands", were among the most stalwart patriots of the Revolution and, no doubt, Andrew was greatly influenced by his in-laws. If he was to remain in the good graces of the Merrill family he could no remain neutral, but join them in the cause of liberty. His religion appear to be no barrier since he was a Baptist, as were the Merrills.
To further the Fouts/Merrill marriage by inference, Andrew's youngest daughter was named Penelope, definitely a Merrill family name. Those researching the Merrill family are in agreement with this marriage and the conjuncture that William Merrill's wife was named Penelope. Some time later when Andrew made his will he appointed Zaza (Zachariah) Merrill, son of Dan, the executor of his Estate, although his son Andrew, Jr. was living in the area. Still later, one of Andrew's grandsons (son of David) in Washington Co., IN, bore the name of Merrill Fouts. In the Deeds and County Court records there are many instances where Andrew and his immediate family cross-bonded with the Merrills"s.
When the Revolutionary war began, Andrew was 24 years of age, married with two or more children. The first land Entry in the Uwharrie issued to Andrew is as follows:
19 Nov 1778 - Andrew Fouts, File No. 30, Entry No. 621, Guilford Cty., 200 acres on waters of the Uhary, beginning at Stutsman's corner, bounding Stutsman on the south. (Guilford Co. Book 49, page 174)
27 October 1782 - State of North Carolina to Andrew Fouts, Grant No. 29: 200 acres on waters of the Uhary, beginning at Stutsman's corner, bounding Stutsman on the south. Chain carriers on Survey:
John Merrill & Elisha Allen (both established patriots) (Randolph Co. Deed Book 1:16B.
The fact that Andrew made this Entry and received his Grant, while the war was in progress, supports the contention that Andrew took the Oath of Allegiance.
To understand the geographical layout, Andrew's land bounded the Randolph-Rowan (now Davidson) line in Randolph Co., on both sides of the Rich Fork of the Uwharrie, Arthur Parr and James Morgan held land bounding the same line, but on the Rowan (now Davidson) side. Some land that Andrew, Sr. held in Rowan Co., (now Davidson) and later gave to his sons, David and Andrew, was located between Morgan's and Parr's. The Merrill's owned the land bounding Andrew on the North. Andrew retained this original grant throughout his lifetime and, while he bought and sold property, this was his homestead. In March 1779 Randolph County was formed out of the south end of Guilford and the name of Andrew Fouts appears in the 1779 tax list.
Over the years, beginning in 1780's, the Dutch left the Uwharried, scattering throughout Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri and some in distant states, while Andrew alone remained. He owned some of the best farm land in the "Rich Lands of Uwhary"; and what Andrew didn't have of those lands, the Merrill's had.
All of the children of Andrew and Rachel married within their community - the Osborn's, Morgan's, Allen's, Merrill's and John Fouts, Sr. ( a cousin), all lived within a three mile radius of Andrew Sr's. plantation. This was essentially a Baptist neighborhood. The Merrill's were strong Regular Baptists who helped found the Jersey Settlement on the north side of the Yadkin in Rowan (now Davidson) County in the mid-1750's.
From the Randolph County Deeds we know that Andrew continued to buy and sell land, and in some instances, from the German Steelers as they made plans to leave Uwharrie. Andrew sold (or gave) land to all of his sons-in-law and sons, with the exception of William and Noah, who may have preferred a case settlement.
Of all the Fouts in Randolph Co., Andrew was the only one who served on grand and petit juries virtually from the beginning of the County, and remained involved with the Randolph County Court for fifty years -- hence, he is frequently found on jury lists and being given court commissions--
May Term 1811 - order that Andrew Fouts (naming 13 others and Dan Merrill) to lay off a road - from Hoover's Mill to Park's Mill - Andrew appointed overseer.
May Term 1813 - Ordered that John Fouts (of John Sr.)...Andrew Fouts (Jr.)...Dan Merrill...Jacob Varner...Andrew Fouts, Sr...to view and extend the new road from Jacob Varner's to the Cucumber Road at the County line..
November Term 1818 - Andrew Fouts, Sr. and Andrew Fouts, Jr. both qualified as petit jurors for term of court.
Term 1821 - Andrew Fouts, Sr., 70 years old in 1821, was excused from further court calls.

November Term 1834

Last Will and Testament of Andrew Fouts Senior

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
RANDOLPH COUNTY

Be it remembered that I Andrew Fouts Senior of the County and State aforesaid being of perfect mind and memory do hereby make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following to (viz)
First all of my just debs are to be paid out of my personally property fifty 2 Dollars
I give and bequeath to my wife Rachel Fouts in notes that is due to me all the actual cash that I may die proposed of
To my daughter Mary Osborn I give the sum of five Dollars
To my Son William Fouts I give the sum of five Dollars
I give the sum of five dollars to the Children of my Daughter Susana Morgan.
I give the sum of five dollars to my Daughter Catherine Allen
I give the sum of five Dollars to my Son David Fouts
To my son Andrew Fouts I give the sum of five Dollars
To my Son Noah Fouts I give the sum of five Dollars
And all the balance of my Estate both real and Personal I give to my Daughter Pennelope Fouts
And I do hereby constitute and appoint my friend ZaZa C. Merrill Executor of this my Last Will by me made
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 11 day of April 1834. In presence of
his
Andrew X Fouts Senior (SEAL) Wm Bishop mark
his
Andrew X Fouts Jr.
mark
COURT OF PLEAS & QUARTER SESSION NOVEMBER TERM 1834
Randolph County Wills, Book 6:398)
Andrew, Sr. left all of his real and personal property to his unmarried daughter, Penelope, in order to guarantee her, and his wife Rachel, a home so long as they lived. In the 1840 Census of Randolph County, NC we find pg 111 Nelly Fouts 1 female 40-50.
Zaza C. Merrill apparently was a nephew.
In the November 1850 Term of Court, three of the heirs then living in Polk Cty, Missouri (William H. Goldsberry, Phillip Copple and Michael Fouts) granted unto Julius T. Goldsberry the Power-of-Attorney to act for and dispose of the assets to their benefit. (Will Book 28:264).
The family of 8 children is based on Andrew's Will written in 1834; also, the 1790 Census of Randolph County. There is proof of birth dates of two of the children - David born in April 1780 and Noah in August 1785. Working backward allowing two years per child, the first born would be in 1772 and the marriage c1771 in Guilford County, NC
Census of 1800, pg 210, must be this Andrew.
For further information on this family refer to Audrey Woodruff's "5 generations of Pfautz-Fouts Family"
According to Fouts Newsletter, No 11, pg 5, in 1850 Henry Fouts, younger son of Andrew Sr, still held land in Randolph Co, NC. He and David a son of Andrew Jr. were the only Fouts remaining in the land by the Uwharrie. Henry's land went shortly thereafter to debt.


Rachel Merrill:

Born ABT 1758, Jersey settlement of Rowan CO, NC USA
Died ABT 1834, Tabernacle Twp, Randolph CO, NC USA
Reference number: 1299
Rachel was living when Andrew's will was probated in 1834
Rachel was the niece of Capt. Benjamin Merrill, who was hung, drawn and quartered by Governor Tryon in The Regulator Affair.
Compiler Janet K. Pease, 2509 5th St. Moline, IL 61265

Catherine Fouts {F} [P853] = John Allen {M} [P4112] > Family [F679]

Married 1810, Randolph CO, NC USA

Catherine Fouts:

Born ABT 1771, Guilford (now Randolph) CO, NC USA
Died 1852,
Buried Allen Cemetery is located on, what is now the Clay Pate Farm
Reference number: 1323


John Allen:

Buried Allen Cemetery is located on, what is now the Clay Pate Farm
Reference number: 5194
There are many deeds to the Allen family in the Randolph County records. Information on this family from Roseanna Zehner website by
Their home is in Spring Mill Park in MItchell, IN

Mary Fouts {F} [P850] = William Osborn {M} [P926] > Family [F676]

Married ABT 1800

Mary Fouts:

Born ABT 1772, Rich Fork/Uwharrie Waters, Guilford (now Randolph) CO, NC⁶
Died ABT Friday 11 April 1834
Reference number: 1320
Mary was possibly living in 1820 in Washington Co,, IN a widow. She was the first named in her father's will


William Osborn:

Reference number: 1398
The Osborn's in Randolph Cty were located ten plus miles ENE of Andrew Sr.'s place. The Osburn's in Rowan Cty were in the Spring Monthly Meeting (Quaker) Settlement, six plus miles NNW of Andrew Sr.'s. About the time of their marriage William Osborn was living on property adjacent to Andrew Sr.'s plantation. William and Mary Osborn lived in various times in Washington, Lawrence and Monroe Counties, IN.

Susanna Fouts {F} [P852] = Isaac Morgan {M} [P4085] > Family [F678]

Married ABT 1797

Susanna Fouts:

Born 1778, Guilford (now Randolph) CO, NC USA⁷
Died BET 1822 AND 1827, , Salem Twp, Washington CO, IN USA
Buried Franklin Cemetery, Washington CO, IN USA
Reference number: 1322
Susanna was 3rd named in her father's will


Isaac Morgan:

Born 1775
Died 1849
Reference number: 5167
In 1808 many Uwahrrie families moved to Indiana Territory and Isaac Morgan started selling off his land -
2 Dec 1809 - Isaac Morgan to Amos Wright, 267 a. (Rowan 22:316)
31 Aug 1812 - Isaac Morgan to Bryant Fry, 78 a. "where said Morgan lives". (Rowan 22:415)
10 May 1814 - Isaac Morgan to Elijah Morgan, 46 a. (Rowan 23:850)
13 Mar 1816 - Isaac Morgan to Benj. Fry, 11+ a. (Rowan 23:890)
14 Mar 1816 - Isaac Morgan to Jeremiah Perry, 240 acres (23:914)
Isaac Morgan came to Washington Co., IN to permanently settle in May 1816, "6 months after the irth of his son Daniel", who according to the latter's obit was born 5 KDec 1815.

They were members of the old Hebron Baptist Church in Washington County. They had 10 clildren, the youngest born in 1822. After Susanna's death, Isaac married Deborah Porter, 30 Sept 1827, in Washington Co. They had four children

Records compiled by Janet K. Pease, Moline, Ill (her line)

David Fouts⁸ {M} [P854] = Martha Parr {F} [P3920] > Family [F680]

Married Thursday 21 March 1799, , Guilford Co, NC USA

David Fouts:

Born Thursday 13 April 1780, Rich Fork of the Uwharrie, Randolph Co, NC USA
Died Monday 23 June 1856, Salem Twp, Washington Co, IN USA
Buried Franklin Cemetery, Washington Co, IN USA
Religion:
Religion Place: Baptist
Reference number: 1324
Information for this family supplied by Chris Longhurst 20531 13th Dr., SE, Bothell, Washington 98012.
E-mail clongh@@gte.
"Portrait and Biographical Album, Vermillion and Edgar Counties, Illinois" Chapman Bros., 1889, Chicago, Ill., pp 801-804.
Upon reaching man's estate, cleared a farm from the timber. He likewise converted this into a plantation, principally devoted to tobacco. He left North Carolina, however, and emigrating to Indiana settled among the earliest pioneers of Washington County. By entry and purchase he became the owner of 1200 acres of land and was prosperous. He served as a Justice of the Peace during the greater part of his residence there and was prominent member of the Baptist Church. Politically, he was a Jackson Democrat of the strongest type. He died in 1856.
David emigrated to Vermilion County, Ind., in 1827. He entered land from there later to Audrian County where he spent his last days. He was a peaceable and law-abiding citizen and a member in good standing of the Baptist Church.
Of the first union here were born six children, viz.: Washington, Enoch and Solomon, deceased; Henry H., Malinda, deceased and Martha.
Of the second marriage there were born seven children: Melissa, a resident of Washington County; Rachel, deceased; Mary, of Washington County; David, a resident of Kansas; Merrill of Pawnee County, Neb., David, a resident of Kansas; Merrill of Pawnee County, Neb., Benton and John, the two latter deceased.
"5 Generations of the Pfautz-Fouts Family" by Audrey L. Woodruff
His father, Andrew Sr. gave (or sold) to David some land in Rowan (now Davidson) County, NC that was located between the Morgan's & Parr's on the waters of Hodges Fork of the Uwharrie.
In preparation for his exodus he sold his land - 16 September 1808 - David Fouts to Benjamin Fry, 155+ acres on waters of Uhary, bounding Arthur Parr, William Hughes * David Fouts by Andrew Fouts, Sr.../s/
David Fouts. Wit: E. Morgan, James Hughes, (Rowan Deeds 2:454 * 457). Soon thereafter, David moved to Clark Co., Indiana, in the company with his Parr relatives; also , brother Noah and his Wright relatives (present day Washington Co.)
Indiana Territory was organized in 1800 and the first section was in the extreme southern end, with Knox as the original county. Clark was created from Knox the following year in 1801 and covered a large area consisting of ten or more present day counties. Clark was divided in 1808 to form Harrison County. The Indiana Territory Land Office opened 1 May 1808 in Jeffersonville in Clark county.
No sooner did the Fouts arrive in Indiana Territory, when they were caught up in a set of circumstances that had it's beginning thousands of miles away. For a number of years the French and British had been engaged in a War on the high seas. Throughout President Thomas Jefferson's eight years in office, our new Republic had endeavored to remain neutral. However, both warring countries greatly hindered our commerce abroad, stopping and searching our ships, while the British removed any seamen they believed to be British subjects. James Madison became President in 1809 and, walking in the footsteps of Jefferson, sought to solve the foreign problem by methods that avoided war. On land no less than on the sea, the British were belligerent towards the United States. They protected the Indian Chief Tecumseh, who was terrifying the frontier by his forays on white settlements. Also, the Indians were supported by the French fur=trading interests that centered at Quebec. As the preying on American commerce continued, events seemed to take affairs out of President Madison's control and eventually War was declared on the British in 1812.
The early settlers in the Indiana Territory, on the outlying edge of our frontier, was caught up in this Indian trouble, and their only resources was to form local Militia's to protect their homes and lives. Many settlers retreated South and off the Frontier for the duration of the war (1812-1815). The Wright's crossed the Ohio river and stayed with the Sears family on the Kentucky shore. Others remained, taking their places in the defence of their homes and nation. Among these were David and Noah Fouts, who were commissioned on 21 March 1809 in the Clark County Militia. (Baird's "History of Clark County, Indiana"; also, on the list compiled by the Indiana State Library) A military "commission" indicated that you were accepting military responsibility and held a Grovener Commission, while every male 16-60 was a member of the militia.
David Fouts, "a resident of Indiana" made his first Entry SW1/4Q S6 T2N R5, entry No. 333, 22 December 1809. David was a Deacon & Secretary of Upper Blue River Baptist Church called "Sharon". Following a little difficulty with the Parr family, he resigned. David's second wife, Lavina Tadlock, was born in 1815 and died 1855. David's first child was born in 1800 and his last child was born in 1850 -- quite a man was David.
David was one of he first Justices of the Peace when Washington County was organized under Territorial Government. On 15 Sept 1815, David turned into the County Court $.50 he had fined Alexander Camron "for swearing on Sunday.
Source: 5 Generations of the Pfautz-Fouts Family compiled by Audrey L. Woodruff, C.G.R.S., 1987


Martha Parr:

Born Wednesday 8 October 1783, Hodgestock, Near Cedar Lodge, Davidison Co, NC USA
Died 1846, , Audrian CO, Mo USA
Reference number: 5000
Martha Parr, was a native of Guilford, NC. Martha died at the early age of thirty six years.
Feom "Protrait and Bio album , Vermillian - Edgar Cty, IL, pag 801-804

= Lavina Tadlock {F} [P3921] > Family [F681]

Married Thursday 25 December 1823, , Salem Twp, Washington CO, IN USA⁹

Lavina Tadlock:

Born 1805
Died 1855
Buried Franklin Cemetery, Washington Twp, Washington, IN USA
Reference number: 5001
Of Washington CO, IN. This is the family of Sue Fouts Page and Hazel Fouts Pretzler. Notes supplied by Hazel. Sue has surname for Lavina as Trueblood

Andrew , Jr. Fouts¹⁰ {M} [P856] = Hannah Daniel {F} [P4113] > Family [F682]

Married Tuesday 28 June 1803, , Randolph CO, NC USA

Andrew , Jr. Fouts:

Born ABT 1782, on the Rich Fork of the Uwharrie in Randolph CO, NC USA
Died Friday 23 June 1843, , Randolph CO, NC USA¹¹
Reference number: 1326
The land given to Andrew, Jr., by his father, was located on the waters of Hodges Fork of the Uwharrie & Pick Creek of the Yadkin river, Rowan (now Davidson) Co, NC.

Andrew, Jr. was made administrator of the Estate of his unmarried sister, Penelope, who died in 1842 in Randolph Co. Andrew, Jr. died the following year and we find in the Randolph Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions, minutes - August Term 1843 - Report of Commissioners appoint to divide and made partitionof lands of Andrew Fouts, deceased (heirs named - distribtion shown of land and money). In 1849 the families of William Goldsberry, Phillip Copple and Michael Fouts were living in Polk County, Missouri.

When Andrew, Jr. died in 1843 he had all of Andrew Sr.'s property in his estate, and by Court Order, 26 November 1843, the land was divided among the heirs of Andrew Jr. (Will Book 28:264)


Hannah Daniel:

Reference number: 5195
of Randolph CO, NC

Noah , Sr. Fouts {M} [P857] = Jane Caroline Wright {F} [P4125] > Family [F683]

Married ABT June 1805, , , Randolph CO, NC USA

Noah , Sr. Fouts:

Born Thursday 25 August 1785, Rich Fork of the Uwharrie, Randolph CO, NC USA
Died Thursday 19 April 1866, , Shelby CO, Iowa USA
Buried Manteno Cemetery, (Grove Twp cemetery) Dunlap, Shelby CO, IA
Title: Sr.
Reference number: 1327
This is the line of Audrey Woodruff.
Family records of Ronald J. Fouts, Fort Wayne, Indiana; gravestone; History of Harrison County, Iowas, 1891, p. 968)
(Place of residence; History of Harrison Co., Iowa
Left the Uwharrie and moved into Clark Co. about 1807, probably with his older brother, David.
There is no indication that Noah Fouts (sometimes transcribed "Noel)) owed land in Randolph County, but his name appears in the Randolph County records With the exception of Noah, all of the sons of Andrew, Sr. received land from their father; however, following the trend of the times, Noah may have requested a cash settlement to invest in frontier land. Those moving north into Indiana Territory traveled in small groups. Noah left the Uwharrie and moved into Clark County sometime around 1807, most likely in the company of his older brother, David, who traveled with his Parr in-laws. In the earliest records of Indiana Territory, the names of David and Noah are always listed together. There is the possiblity that Noah joined the company of his Wright relatives, who made most of their entries, 1808-1810, in present day Washington County.
The early settlers in the Indiana Territory, on the outlying edge of our frontier, was caught up in this Indian trouble, and heir ony recourse was to form local Militia's to protect their homes and lives. Many settlers retreated South and off the Frontier for the duration of the War (1812-1815). The Wright's crossed the Ohio river and stayed with the Sears family on the Kentucky shore. Others remained, takng their places in the defense of their homes and nation. Among these were Noah & David Fouts, who were commissioned on 21 March 1809 in the Clark County Militia. (Baird's "History of Clark County, Indiana"; also, on the list compiled b the Indiana State Library.) A military "commission" indicated that you were accepting military responsibility and held a Governor's Commission, while every male 16-60 was a member of the militia.
Some have questioned if the Noah, here listed, is the correct individual. There were two Noah Fouts' of the same generation, from Randolph County, NC, who moved to Indiana Territory at an early date. The other Noah was of the line of old David Fouts(1), whose son Andrew (2) died and left a widow named Elizabeth Fouts; In turn their son Daniel (3) married Sarah Wright. Daniel's son Noah (4) was born in Randolph County, 3 May 1795, thus, he was ten years younger than the Noah (Noel) of this discussion. He moved to Indiana Terribory as a youth and after a few years, married Phebe Nelson, 25 August 1814, in Wayne Co., Indiana. His migrations have been traced from Wayne County 1814...Fayette 1820...Union in 1830...LaPort in 1840...and Wayne County, Iowa in 1847. After leaving the Uwharried the paths of the two Noah Fouts' did not cross. The Noah of Wayne County would have been a lad of 14 years at the time David and Noah were serving in the Militia in Clark County. Soon after Noah (son of Daniel) had married, he assumed his place in the Militia. In the "Executive Journal of Indiana Territory, 1800-1816," Historical Society Publication, 1900, page 227 -
On 2 February 1815, Noah Fouts commissioned a Lieut. in 8th Regt., Indiana Militia. (8th Regt. from Wayne County, Indiana). This Noah and wife Phebe, left the following children: - Eri, Cinthia, Jane, Zimri, Charlotte, Sarah, Martha, William & Mary.
On 12 March 1809 a Petition from the Citizens of Clark Co, Indiana was referred to the Congress of the United States. "All free males who have done military duty and paid taxes want to be given the right of sufferage". The list was undated (prior to March 1809) and here we find -
page 689 David Fouts Noah Fouts (sons of Andrew (3))
page 690 Jacob Fouts Jacob Fouts
("Indiana Territorial Papers, 1800-1809", Vol. 7. Edited by Clarence E. Carter, published by State Department (1939).
As previously stated, the Indiana Territory Land Office opened at Jeffersonville on 1 May 1808. The original "Land Entries" Register is found -
Later when Noah sells his land the deed reveals, "granted by the United States to said Noah Fouts by Patent bearing date 1814"
Noah and Jane lived on their land located about a mile and a half southwest of present Salem, Indiana.
Here, is found Noah and Jane and their 7 children that were born prior to 1820 - Abner 1806, Reuben 1808, Delia 1810, Rachel 1813, Andrew 1815, Mary 1817, and Nancy 1819
The Rev. John Wright, Sr., a cousin of Noah's wife, Jane, was an early day Dunker minister and had 10 small congregations within the bounds of Washington County. Later they were to be known as the Church of Christ". Noah and Jane Fouts are listed among the membership of John Wright's "Blue River Church of Christ" in the early 1820's. The Rev. John Wright, born on the Uwharrie in 1778, was baptized by the Dunker minister, William Summers, in the Ohio River on the Clark (now Harrison) County, Indiana Territory shore in 1808.
On 6 April 1825, Noel and Jane Fouts marked their "X" and deeded their quarter section of land to William Lindley of Washington County, for the sum of 1400.00. The location of the property - NE1/4 Sec. 30 Twp 2N Range 4E-is Noah's first Entry No. 473 that he made in Nov 1810. (A note from the Recorder of Deeds, Susan Holstine, mentioned that "Mr. Lindley was one of our early settlers of the County and he deeded the section of ground which is now the City of Salem." She is of the opinion that it is the same property deeded by Fouts to Lindley)
In 1832, Deed Book D:172, indexed under Nowel Fouts - "Noel Fouts and Jane his wife to Luther N. Webster". Signed: "Noel or Noah x Fouts"
"Jane x Fouts"
The Rev. John Wright, Sr. continued preaching throughout Washington County with good success. It is reported that "3,000 were united on the Bible in one day." He records a preaching journey through Putnam County in the year 1845..."on the 28th to Manhattan on the National Road, Meeting at 4 o'clock we had truly a warm and comfortable time among the Strange Brethern, and also at night at cousin Noah Foutses, here crowded...(excert from Wright's Diary).
It appears that Noah made his decision to move rather hurriedly. He did not sell his land, but left it in the care of his sons-in-law, John and Michael Funican, and the sale was completed in September 1853
Noah went directly to Pottawattomie County, Iowa, and settled near his 3rd son, Andrew, who had sold out in Putnam County in 1848 and may have been the foreruner of the Fouts that came to Iowa. Noel, Jr. according t the "History of Harrison County, Iowa," 1891. bought a claim in Harrison County, farmed for one year, then moved to Galland's Grove in Western Shelby County. Soon, thereafter, Noah, the father, joined him.
Noah died 19 April 1866 in Shelby County, Iowa, and the name "NOEL FOUTS" is engraved on his gravestone. However, his oldest grandson was named "Noah Brotherton". Jane Caroline died 21 March 1877. They are buried in Grove Township cemetery (formerly known as Monteno). The cemetery is in good condition, located on the extreme western edge of Shelby County, 3-1/2 miles east of Dunlap, Iowa.
Noah and Jane Fouts gave, or sold to each of their sons as they came of age or married, some land. Deed dated 8 Feb 1839 - Noel Fouts and Jane his wife to Abner Fouts, for 500.00 the SE 1/2 of SE Q of S 14 T13, Putnam County. Wit. Lemuel Wright and William Roberts. (Deed Book F:398)
For further information on Noah and Jane, refer to Audrey Woodruff"s book


Jane Caroline Wright:

Born Saturday 27 May 1786, , , Randolph CO, NC USA
Died Wednesday 21 March 1877, , , Shelby CO, Iowa USA
Buried Manteno cemetery, Dunlap, Shelby CO, IA USA
Reference number: 5207
It is believed that Jane is the daughter of Richard Wright, Jr. and 1st wife, Nancy Morgan.

Penelope Fouts {F} [P858]

Born ABT 1787, Rich Fork of the Uwharrie, Randolph, NC
Died 1842, in the fall in Randolph CO, NC
Reference number: 1328
Penelope never married.
The Will of Andrew Fouts, Sr. left $5.00 to each of his 7 older children and the real and personal property to Penelope who, to all appearances, cared for her mother until she died prior to 1840
Found in the 1840 Federal Census of Randolph County (p. 110) NELLY FOUTS female 40-50 in age, thus born prior to 1800. In the November Term of Court, 1842, the Will of Penelope Fouts was proven by Andrew Fouts, Jr. who was appointed administrator; bond by Henry Fouts and Absolom Fouts.

William Fouts {M} [P851] = Mary {F} [P4084] > Family [F677]

William Fouts:

Born 1802, , Randolph CO, NC USA¹²
Died AFT 1834
Reference number: 1321
William second named in his father's Will, would be born c1774. Some genealogists working on the Fouts family are of the opinion that William was the youngest child, born c1802, based on the fact that his name does ot appear in the early Randolph Cty Tax Lists. There are only two known facts. First, his "son-ship" based on his father's Will and second, Andrew Sr, believed that William was living in 1834 when he wrote the Will. The most serious error could be the miscalculation of Andrew's marriage by two years. William ndoubtedly left home at an early age and never returned to take up residence. The name "William Fouts" is mentioned a few times in the early Indiana records but researchers have been unable to make a connection.


Mary:

Reference number: 5166

The marriage would have taken place within the bounds of Guildord Co., where a great majority of these marriage bonds have been lost. This is a matter of inference - not documentation-but the evidence is quite strong,

1 : "1747-1781, near Littlestown, YorkCo., PA"; Page 1747-1781, near Littlestown, York, PA
2 : "Birth Source : Norman G. Fouts Bible Records"
Birth Source : Norman G. Fouts Bible Records shows birth as 5 April 1751, 5 Generations of Pfautz-Foutz Family
2a: "census"
census. 1800 Randolph Co, NC, pg 210, is probably this Andrew.
3 : "MARRIAGE SOURCE"
MARRIAGE SOURCE. 5 Generatons
4 : "Birth Source:"
Birth Source:. 5 Generations and Bible in possession of Norman Fouts
5 : "Will"; Page dated 11 April 1834, was proved in November 1834 Term of Cou
6 : "Birth Source:"
Birth Source:. IGI
7 : "Birth Source:"
Birth Source:.IGI
8 : "Family Infomation"
Family Infomation. Sue Page, Oceanside, CA e-mail QUAINT4900@aol.com.
5 Generations of the Pfautz-Fouts Family, Compiled by Audrey L. Woodruff, C. G. R. S., 1987
9 : "Family Infomation"
Family Infomation. IGI
10 : "Family Info"
Family Info. Gerald Weaver e-mail 5 June 2000 to Sandy Hallberg
11 : "Death Source"
Death Source. Pfautz Newsletter, Sept 1986, #11, pg 5
12 : "Birth Source:"
Birth Source:.IGI