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ANCIENT RECORDS, PROBATE, ALACHUA, CO., FL.

Know all men by these presents that we
John B. Standley, John Townsend & Zilpha Standley.
are held and firmly bound with the gover nor of theState State of Florida and his successors in office in the final sum ofFive Thousand - Dollars lawful money of the United States of America forwhich payment will and truly to be made we bind ourselves our heirsExecutors Administrators and assigns jointly and severally firmly bythese presents sealed with our seals and dated this 5th day of May A.D.1846
The condition of the above obligation is such that if the abovebounder John B. Standley being duly appointed guardian of a minor (JamesCalhoun Standly ) shall return upon oath into the office of the Judge ofProbate for Alachua County a true and perfect inventory of the RealEstate goods and Chattels rights and credits belonging to the said minor(if any he have and shall within thirty days from the date
hereof render upon oath unto the said Judge a just and true account ofthe annual income and profits (if any) of the said minors Estate real andpersonal during the continuance of his office as Guardian__ and at theexpiration thereof shall adjust and settle his accounts with the Judgeaforesaid and pay over and deliver all ballances or sums of money orother property that may be found due on his account Examined and allowedby the Judge for the time bring unto the said minor if then of full age,otherwise to such other person or persons as may be lawfully entitled tothe same or as the Judge for the time being by his order or decreepursuant to law may direct or order, and moreover if the said guardianshall from time to time faithfully preserve manage and improve the realEstate goods and chattels rights and credits of said minors and in allthings relative to his said office faithfully perform and execute theduty and trust of guardian as the law requires them this obligation to benull and void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
John B. Standley
John Townsend
her
Zilpha X Standly
mark
Signed Sealed and delivered
in the presents of.
Charles L. Dell
Judge of Probate
__________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________
State of Florida
Alachua County
John B Standly having been qual- ified according to lawto act as guardian, on the Estate of James Calhoun Standly a minor ofsaid County
Now be it known that guardianship of all and singular thegoods chattels and Estate of the said minor is hereby granted unto thesaid John B. Standly.
Witness my hand and seal there being in side of office this 6th day ofMay A.D. 1846
Charles L. Dell
Judge of Probate

There was a world wide Influenza (one of disease's greatestepidemics) in 1857-1859. Could be that John B. Standley and his brotherJames Calhoun died from that.
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ANCIENT RECORDS, PROBATE, ALACHUA, CO., FL.

Know all men by these presents that we
John B. Standley, John Townsend & Zilpha Standley.
are held and firmly bound with the gover nor of theState State of Florida and his successors in office in the final sum ofFive Thousand - Dollars lawful money of the United States of America forwhich payment will and truly to be made we bind ourselves our heirsExecutors Administrators and assigns jointly and severally firmly bythese presents sealed with our seals and dated this 5th day of May A.D.1846
The condition of the above obligation is such that if the abovebounder John B. Standley being duly appointed guardian of a minor (JamesCalhoun Standly ) shall return upon oath into the office of the Judge ofProbate for Alachua County a true and perfect inventory of the RealEstate goods and Chattels rights and credits belonging to the said minor(if any he have and shall within thirty days from the date
hereof render upon oath unto the said Judge a just and true account ofthe annual income and profits (if any) of the said minors Estate real andpersonal during the continuance of his office as Guardian__ and at theexpiration thereof shall adjust and settle his accounts with the Judgeaforesaid and pay over and deliver all ballances or sums of money orother property that may be found due on his account Examined and allowedby the Judge for the time bring unto the said minor if then of full age,otherwise to such other person or persons as may be lawfully entitled tothe same or as the Judge for the time being by his order or decreepursuant to law may direct or order, and moreover if the said guardianshall from time to time faithfully preserve manage and improve the realEstate goods and chattels rights and credits of said minors and in allthings relative to his said office faithfully perform and execute theduty and trust of guardian as the law requires them this obligation to benull and void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
John B. Standley
John Townsend
her
Zilpha X Standly
mark
Signed Sealed and delivered
in the presents of.
Charles L. Dell
Judge of Probate
__________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________
State of Florida
Alachua County
John B Standly having been qual- ified according to lawto act as guardian, on the Estate of James Calhoun Standly a minor ofsaid County
Now be it known that guardianship of all and singular thegoods chattels and Estate of the said minor is hereby granted unto thesaid John B. Standly.
Witness my hand and seal there being in side of office this 6th day ofMay A.D. 1846
Charles L. Dell
Judge of Probate

There was a world wide Influenza (one of disease's greatestepidemics) in 1857-1859. Could be that John B. Standley and his brotherJames Calhoun died from that.
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James Calhoun STANDLEY was born about 1868 in Florida. He died before1882. James C. Standley appears in the 1870 Census, age 2, but is notmentioned as a child of James W. by Penelope Barrow Standley in her 1882Will. Therefore, it is assumed that he died before 1882.[SStandley.FTW]

James Calhoun STANDLEY was born about 1868 in Florida. He died before1882. James C. Standley appears in the 1870 Census, age 2, but is notmentioned as a child of James W. by Penelope Barrow Standley in her 1882Will. Therefore, it is assumed that he died before 1882.

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James Henry STANDLEY appeared on the census in 1880 in Columbia County,FL. Listed as Henry Stanley in census.

Judgebook 7, pg. 456, Alachua Co.

Henry Standley's part that he inherited from James W. Standley........
Lot No 2 in Sec. 25, tp 8 SR 19 E. Contg. by Estimation 45 acres more orless. Also all of the E1/2 of Sec. 24, tp.8 SR 18 E. Contg. by Estimation271 50/100 acres more or less, except N1/2 of NE1/4......also lot 4 of aS/D of the NW1/4 of NW1/4 Sec. 28, tp. 8 SR 19 E containing 10 acres moreor less.......also another tract of land situated in & being a part ofthe "Fernandez Grant" & described as follows, to-wit......commencing atthe intersection of the North line of Sec. 29, Tp. 8 SR 19 E with theNorth line of the said "Domingo Fernandez Grant" running thence South 89degrees West 1435 feet to a corner on the road leading from John Dell"shouse to the "John Sanchez Grant" & thence South 5 1/2 degrees West 995feet to a corner in said Road thence South 6 1/2 degrees West 758 feet toa corner thence South 5 1/2 degrees West 230 feet to the NW corner ofMrs. Speight's land hereinbefore described, thence South 67 degree East5050 feet to the SW corner of Hague's land, thence North 2145 feet to acorner, thence North 60 degrees West 3528 feet to the place ofBeginning....
containing 250 acres of land more or less as appears by the Map of saiddescribed property made by J.W.Paton, County Surveyor, which is filedwith & mad a part of said report.
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James Henry STANDLEY appeared on the census in 1880 in Columbia County,FL. Listed as Henry Stanley in census.

Judgebook 7, pg. 456, Alachua Co.

Henry Standley's part that he inherited from James W. Standley........
Lot No 2 in Sec. 25, tp 8 SR 19 E. Contg. by Estimation 45 acres more orless. Also all of the E1/2 of Sec. 24, tp.8 SR 18 E. Contg. by Estimation271 50/100 acres more or less, except N1/2 of NE1/4......also lot 4 of aS/D of the NW1/4 of NW1/4 Sec. 28, tp. 8 SR 19 E containing 10 acres moreor less.......also another tract of land situated in & being a part ofthe "Fernandez Grant" & described as follows, to-wit......commencing atthe intersection of the North line of Sec. 29, Tp. 8 SR 19 E with theNorth line of the said "Domingo Fernandez Grant" running thence South 89degrees West 1435 feet to a corner on the road leading from John Dell"shouse to the "John Sanchez Grant" & thence South 5 1/2 degrees West 995feet to a corner in said Road thence South 6 1/2 degrees West 758 feet toa corner thence South 5 1/2 degrees West 230 feet to the NW corner ofMrs. Speight's land hereinbefore described, thence South 67 degree East5050 feet to the SW corner of Hague's land, thence North 2145 feet to acorner, thence North 60 degrees West 3528 feet to the place ofBeginning....
containing 250 acres of land more or less as appears by the Map of saiddescribed property made by J.W.Paton, County Surveyor, which is filedwith & mad a part of said report.

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A Deed from Laura L. Dell (James W.'s sister) and J.B. Dell her husbandto James W. Standley
Deed Bk. E, page 446, date Jan. 8, 1863
Whereas John B. Standley died leaving a last Will & Testament &Whereas by virtue of the directions contained in said Will a portion &division of said Estate was made amongst the Heirs at law &
Whereas certain lands lying & being in said County & State wereallotted to Laura Standley, who afterwards intermarried with John B.Dell, know as; "The Old Place" land, the "Williams Hammock" land, &"Bradshaw Place", & "Waters Pond" land, containing about 4236 acres.
And they being desirous to convey the same to James W. Standley uponexchange or swap of lands.
Now this indenture is made in consideration of $5.00, also that theparties of the 1st part, in consideration of certain lands conveyed tothem by John B. Dell & his wife..
Do grant, bargain, sell & convey to party of 2nd part, his heirs &assigns forever.
Description; All the parcels of land known as the "Old Place" land, the"Williams Hammock", & "Bradshaw Place" & "Waters Pond", formerly owned byJohn B. Dell in his life time, containing the aggregate 4236 acres moreor less.
Being the lands partitioned & allotted to Laura Dell, formerly LauraStandley under the will of John B. Standley, deceased.
Signed; Laura L. Dell (seal)
J.B. Dell (seal)

The Civil War was completely disruptive to the home front. Before theend of the conflict some 15,00 Floridans out of a population of just78,000 whites fought in the Civil War. Some 1,209 whites and 1,044African-Americans from Florida served in the Union Army. Despite itsexemptions of overseers, government workers, salt makers, and cattlemen,Fl. produced more than its share of combat troops. Much of the War wasmiles north in Va. and Tennessee, so Fl. men did not have the advantageof leaves to return to Fl.
Women administrated many of the farms and stores with the men folk atwar. As a state of small farmers, the suffeing caused by absentee workerswas great. Ancestral looms and crude tools replaced manufactured items.
Women collected their old linen, dresses, tablecloths, draperies, andsheets to make bandages for the wounded. Women wore Dixie bonnets ofplaited palmetto leaves and sandals made from corn shucks for heels.
Even the household of the lage plantations faced grave shortagescaused by the blockade, the destruction of the South's transportationsystem, and lack of skilled laborers. Candles burned where gas lanternswere once lit. Homegrown vegetables and pork headlined the diet, sincequality foods were given to the military. Whites discovered the fooditems of slave menus. Wallpaper was removed to make writing tablets.Turpentine became a medical mouthwash and every town had a spider houseto grow cobwebs to cause wounds to clot more quickly.
Everyone from planter to slave felt the impact of the Civil War.Despite the fear that slaves would rebel, most slaves remained on theplantation, often assuming all roles of field and barn management.
In August 1864, about 6,000 Union troops left Jacksonville on a marchacross Florida, their mission was to raid Rebel country and cut Floridain half. On August 16, the main force camped at Waldo. A detachment of400 troopers was sent to occupy Gainesville. A confederate force of 175men under captain Dickison hurried to attack the invaders. The fightbegan as a cannon duel. The rebels then charged. The battle spreadthrough town. Townspeople watched from their porches unmindfull of thehail of bullets. After 2 hours the Union soldiers fled in panic. 52Federals were killed, over 300 captured along with 260 horses. The mainUnion Army returned to Jacksonville and Gainesville was saved.
The harsh realities of the War developed many divisions in the Fl.political and economic community. Small farmers resented those largeplanters who refused to destroy their cotton fields and produce neededvegetables. The Union blockade skyrocketed prices as coffee went to $1 apound and pork to $60 per barrel. Many traders and smugglers madefortunes at the expense of the desperation of others.
Men were deserting to go home to plant crops for their families.
In the last days of conflict, as Florida's declining forces returnedto Tallahassee, wounded and befallen of disease, Jefferson Davisrequested more soldiers from Florida. Governor Milton of Fl. argued thatFlorida's tiny pool of troops had been misused. After viewing destructedfarms and seeing men who had come home to plant crops for their familiesbeing charged with desertation, he went to his mansion Sylvania, enteredhis office, and committed suicide. (Taken from the Fl. History Website)

James W. Standley served in the Florida Co. F. Second Calvary in theCivil War. He enlisted as a private May 17, 1862 in Gainesville Fl. Hewas enlisted by Col. Eichelberger. They surrendered May 17, 1865(estimated day of surrender) in Balwin, Fl. James Standley fought in thebattle of Olustee on Feb. 20, 1864. This battle made the headlines of theNew York papers.
In the Battle of Olustee, the largest battle in Florida's Civil War,Confederate troops crushed the Union advance and sent the Federal troopsretreating to Jacksonville.

1870 Alachua Co. Census; James Standley and his family lived with hismother, Penelope Barrow Standley. The household was listed asP.L.Standley 44, keeps house,born in Fl....James W. 28, planter, bornFl.....Ellen 27 born Fl.....John B. 6, born Fl.....James C. 2, born Fl.

Penelope Barrow Standley, in 1870. The household was listed oncensus as:
1880 in Columbia County, FL. By June 1880, Livonia Standley hadremarried to T. C. Hunter, and was living in Columbia County, Florida:
Thomas C. Hunter 27 Physician b. SC. L. Standley 44 Keepshouse b. FL
James W. 28 Planter b. FL
Ellen 27 b. FL
John B. 6 b. FL
James C. 2 b. FL

James W. Standley buys 2 Smith and Wessons Repeaters and 2 boxes ofcartridges from L.M. Scarborough, Newnansville, Florida.
I have been told that these were probably small caliber revolvers. Doesthis give you visions of the past? He had previously bought a panamahat, several gold rings and a valice among the items from a 2 ½ pagelist. (Jim Powell)

Livonia Townsend Standley Hunter died on 2 Mar 1915 in Hague,Alachua, FL. In 1900 Census, Livonia states she gave birth to 13children.

James Standley died of pneumonia at the age of 32. At the time of hisdeath he lived on the San Felasco Laurel Hill Plantation (where he wasborn) with his family and his mother, Penelope BarrowStandley.[SStandley.FTW]

A Deed from Laura L. Dell (James W.'s sister) and J.B. Dell her husbandto James W. Standley
Deed Bk. E, page 446, date Jan. 8, 1863
Whereas John B. Standley died leaving a last Will & Testament &Whereas by virtue of the directions contained in said Will a portion &division of said Estate was made amongst the Heirs at law &
Whereas certain lands lying & being in said County & State wereallotted to Laura Standley, who afterwards intermarried with John B.Dell, know as; "The Old Place" land, the "Williams Hammock" land, &"Bradshaw Place", & "Waters Pond" land, containing about 4236 acres.
And they being desirous to convey the same to James W. Standley uponexchange or swap of lands.
Now this indenture is made in consideration of $5.00, also that theparties of the 1st part, in consideration of certain lands conveyed tothem by John B. Dell & his wife..
Do grant, bargain, sell & convey to party of 2nd part, his heirs &assigns forever.
Description; All the parcels of land known as the "Old Place" land, the"Williams Hammock", & "Bradshaw Place" & "Waters Pond", formerly owned byJohn B. Dell in his life time, containing the aggregate 4236 acres moreor less.
Being the lands partitioned & allotted to Laura Dell, formerly LauraStandley under the will of John B. Standley, deceased.
Signed; Laura L. Dell (seal)
J.B. Dell (seal)

The Civil War was completely disruptive to the home front. Before theend of the conflict some 15,00 Floridans out of a population of just78,000 whites fought in the Civil War. Some 1,209 whites and 1,044African-Americans from Florida served in the Union Army. Despite itsexemptions of overseers, government workers, salt makers, and cattlemen,Fl. produced more than its share of combat troops. Much of the War wasmiles north in Va. and Tennessee, so Fl. men did not have the advantageof leaves to return to Fl.
Women administrated many of the farms and stores with the men folk atwar. As a state of small farmers, the suffeing caused by absentee workerswas great. Ancestral looms and crude tools replaced manufactured items.
Women collected their old linen, dresses, tablecloths, draperies, andsheets to make bandages for the wounded. Women wore Dixie bonnets ofplaited palmetto leaves and sandals made from corn shucks for heels.
Even the household of the lage plantations faced grave shortagescaused by the blockade, the destruction of the South's transportationsystem, and lack of skilled laborers. Candles burned where gas lanternswere once lit. Homegrown vegetables and pork headlined the diet, sincequality foods were given to the military. Whites discovered the fooditems of slave menus. Wallpaper was removed to make writing tablets.Turpentine became a medical mouthwash and every town had a spider houseto grow cobwebs to cause wounds to clot more quickly.
Everyone from planter to slave felt the impact of the Civil War.Despite the fear that slaves would rebel, most slaves remained on theplantation, often assuming all roles of field and barn management.
In August 1864, about 6,000 Union troops left Jacksonville on a marchacross Florida, their mission was to raid Rebel country and cut Floridain half. On August 16, the main force camped at Waldo. A detachment of400 troopers was sent to occupy Gainesville. A confederate force of 175men under captain Dickison hurried to attack the invaders. The fightbegan as a cannon duel. The rebels then charged. The battle spreadthrough town. Townspeople watched from their porches unmindfull of thehail of bullets. After 2 hours the Union soldiers fled in panic. 52Federals were killed, over 300 captured along with 260 horses. The mainUnion Army returned to Jacksonville and Gainesville was saved.
The harsh realities of the War developed many divisions in the Fl.political and economic community. Small farmers resented those largeplanters who refused to destroy their cotton fields and produce neededvegetables. The Union blockade skyrocketed prices as coffee went to $1 apound and pork to $60 per barrel. Many traders and smugglers madefortunes at the expense of the desperation of others.
Men were deserting to go home to plant crops for their families.
In the last days of conflict, as Florida's declining forces returnedto Tallahassee, wounded and befallen of disease, Jefferson Davisrequested more soldiers from Florida. Governor Milton of Fl. argued thatFlorida's tiny pool of troops had been misused. After viewing destructedfarms and seeing men who had come home to plant crops for their familiesbeing charged with desertation, he went to his mansion Sylvania, enteredhis office, and committed suicide. (Taken from the Fl. History Website)

James W. Standley served in the Florida Co. F. Second Calvary in theCivil War. He enlisted as a private May 17, 1862 in Gainesville Fl. Hewas enlisted by Col. Eichelberger. They surrendered May 17, 1865(estimated day of surrender) in Balwin, Fl. James Standley fought in thebattle of Olustee on Feb. 20, 1864. This battle made the headlines of theNew York papers.
In the Battle of Olustee, the largest battle in Florida's Civil War,Confederate troops crushed the Union advance and sent the Federal troopsretreating to Jacksonville.

1870 Alachua Co. Census; James Standley and his family lived with hismother, Penelope Barrow Standley. The household was listed asP.L.Standley 44, keeps house,born in Fl....James W. 28, planter, bornFl.....Ellen 27 born Fl.....John B. 6, born Fl.....James C. 2, born Fl.

Penelope Barrow Standley, in 1870. The household was listed oncensus as:
1880 in Columbia County, FL. By June 1880, Livonia Standley hadremarried to T. C. Hunter, and was living in Columbia County, Florida:
Thomas C. Hunter 27 Physician b. SC. L. Standley 44 Keepshouse b. FL
James W. 28 Planter b. FL
Ellen 27 b. FL
John B. 6 b. FL
James C. 2 b. FL

James W. Standley buys 2 Smith and Wessons Repeaters and 2 boxes ofcartridges from L.M. Scarborough, Newnansville, Florida.
I have been told that these were probably small caliber revolvers. Doesthis give you visions of the past? He had previously bought a panamahat, several gold rings and a valice among the items from a 2 ½ pagelist. (Jim Powell)

Livonia Townsend Standley Hunter died on 2 Mar 1915 in Hague,Alachua, FL. In 1900 Census, Livonia states she gave birth to 13children.

James Standley died of pneumonia at the age of 32. At the time of hisdeath he lived on the San Felasco Laurel Hill Plantation (where he wasborn) with his family and his mother, Penelope Barrow Standley.

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Descendants of Jesse Standley

Generation No. 1

1. JESSE3 STANDLEY (SHADRACK2, SANDS1) was born Bet. 1780 - 1790, anddied Bef. 14 November 1844 in Alachua, Florida. He married DICY. Shewas born Bet. 1800 - 1804 in Georgia.

Notes for JESSE STANDLEY:
Birth: About 1797, Liberty County, Georgia from Elaine Campbellcampbel@@tampabay.rr.com 4/2/00

Marriage: A Jesse Stanley married Hulda Coffin 28 November 1793 inGuilford County, North Carolina, a Jesse Standley married Anne Baker 13July 1802 in Johnston County, North Carolina; a Jesse Stanley marriedDiannah Gallman 28 November 1810 in Baldwin County, Georgia

Death: Will probated 14 November 1844, in Records of Alachua County,Florida Will Book A, Page 8.

Burial:

Original sources: Photocopy of 1830 federal census; photocopy of 1840federal census; photocopy of indenture dated 1 August 1841; photocopy ofindenture dated 1 August 1841; photocopy of indenture dated 23 May 1843;photocopy of administration file for Martha Standley, deceased, dated 25March 1844 - 8 July 1844 (executor); photocopy of will dated 4 September1844; photocopy of letter of administration of will of Jesse Standleydated 12 November 1844; photocopy of administrator's bond onadministration of estate of Jesse Standley dated 14 November 1844;photocopy estate inventory dated 14 January 1845; photocopy of accountdated 4 June 1845; photocopy of account dated 4 April 1846; photocopy ofprobate court petition hearing dated 7 April 1846; photocopy of probatecourt petition hearing dated 11 April 1846; photocopy of probate courtpetition hearing dated 15 April 1846; photocopy of indenture dated 29June 1847; photocopy of probate court order dated 11 March 1850;photocopy of probate court order dated 14 October 1850; photocopy ofprobate court order dated 10 March 1851; photocopy of inventory dated 15April 1851; photocopy of probate court order dated 15 April 1851;photocopy of probate court order dated 7 October 1851; photocopy ofprobate court hearing and order dated 8 April and 4 May 1852; photocopyof probate court order dated 13 March 1854; photocopy of chancery courtorder dated 4 February 1856 (2); photocopy of chancery court order dated18 February 1856; photocopy of chancery court order dated 27 February1856; photocopy of estate inventory dated 19 May 1856; photocopy ofprobate court hearing dated 6 April 1857; photocopy of chancery courtorder dated 9 April 1857; photocopy of chancery court order dated 6 June1857;

Secondary sources: "Alachua County, Florida 1850 Census", by HuxfordGenealogical Society page 23; "'Latchua Country News Vol. III:2 1September 1984", by Alachua County Genealogical Society page 6; "'LatchuaCountry News Vol. V-2", by Alachua County Genealogical Society page 13;"The Territorial Papers of The United States Volume XXIV The Territory ofFlorida 1828-1834", by Clarence Edwin Carter pages 597, 647; "TheTerritorial Papers of The United States Volume XXVI The Territory ofFlorida 1839-1845", by Clarence Edwin Carter page 12; "HuxfordGenealogical Society Magazine Volume 9 Number 3", by HGS page 174-175;"Tattnall County Georgia 1820-30-40-50-60 Census", by HGS page 12;"Records of Effingham County, Georgia Containing Annals of Georgia VolumeII and Effingham County Legal Records from The Georgia GenealogicalMagazine", page 131; "U.S. Census Monroe County, Fla 1830 Alachua County,Fla 1830 Hillsborough County, Fla 1840, 1850, 1860 & 1870", by HGS page73; "Florida Land: Records of the Tallahassee and Newnansville GeneralLand Office 1825-1892", by Heritage Books page 253-254; "Florida MilitiaMuster Rolls Seminole Indian Wars, Vol. 2, Florida Department of MilitaryAffairs Special Archives Publication Number 68", page 4; "Florida MilitiaMuster Rolls Seminole Indian Wars, (Vol. 4, Florida Department ofMilitary Affairs Special Archives Publication Number 70", 6 unnumberedpages; "Vol. 5 Florida Militia Muster Rolls Seminole Indian Wars, FloridaDepartment of Military Affairs Special Archives Publication Number 71", 4unnumbered pages;

Jesse Standley's earliest record is in Tattnall County: On 29December1829, in Tattnall County, Georgia, Jesse Standley of TattnallCounty, Georgia sold to Stephen Medlock for $300 two tracts of land inTattnall County, one
of 500 acres originally granted Shadrack Standley 13 July 1807, the otheroriginally granted Burrell Whittington 27 December 1815. Signed: JesseStandley. Witnesses: John Standley, H. Kirkland, J.P. Recorded 9November
1911.
And was probably in Florida early in 1830 because: Sebron J.Standley, a son of Jesse Standley, became resident of Florida in March1830 as reported on his Armed Occucation Act land application.
Was probably there in June because: the 1830 federal census forAlachua County principally near Court House & St. Afee River, Florida,page 40 lists Jesse Stanley as head of household of two free white malesunder 5
years; one free white male 5 to 10 years; one free white male 40 to 50years; one free white female under 5 years; two free white females 10 to15 years; and, one free white female 30 to 40 years. Several slaves arelisted. The
census was taken as of 1 June 1830.
But, conflicting with these dates is him not being a signer on the25 December 1830 petition signed by his probable father Shadrck andbrother John: "The Territorial Papers of The United States Volume XXIVThe Territory
of Florida 1828-1834", by Clarence Edwin Carter pages 477-478.
And for sure was in Florida when: On 28 December 1831, in AlachuaCounty, East Florida, Jesse Standley signed a petition to retain JudgeJoseph L. Smith in office. Other signers included Samuel Burnett, James
Burnett, Cotton Standley, John M. Prevatt, Samuel Burnett, Jr., JohnStandley, Labon Burnett, Thomas Prevatt, John Standley, Sr., GeorgeStandley, James Standley, Jerry Burnett, and Cotton Rawls. "TheTerritorial Papers of
The United States Volume XXIV The Territory of Florida 1828-1834", byClarence Edwin Carter pages 597-599.

FAMILYHISTORY
JESSE STANDLEY AND DICY?
(Revised 5 April 2000)

The 1780-1790 date, place of birth and parents of Jesse Standley arecurrently unknown. He may have been born about 1797 in Liberty County,Georgia, a son of Shadrack Standley and currently unknown wife.

The 1790 federal census of Georgia has been lost.

The reconstructed 1790 census of Georgia does not list JesseStandley (Stanley, Stanly). The 1790 federal census of Salisbury Districtof Guilford County, North Carolina, lists a Jesse Standley as head ofhousehold of one free white male age 16 years and upward and three freewhite females, the census also lists a Jesse Stanley as head of householdof one free white males 16 years and upward, one free white male under 16years and four free white females.

In 1793, in Virginia, there was a influenza epidemic, killing 500people in five counties in just four weeks.

The 1800 federal census of Georgia has been lost.

Dicy was born in 1800 in Georgia (from 1850 census) or 1804 inGeorgia (from 1860 census) of place and parents currently unknown.

The 1810 federal census of Georgia has been lost.

There was a major economic recession in the United States 1815 -1821.

Elizabeth A. "Eliza Ann" was born to Jesse and Dicy Standley about1820, in Liberty County, Georgia.

Liberty County, Georgia, was created February 5, 1777, and took areafrom St. Andrew Parish (5 February 1777), St. James Parish (5 February1777), St. John Parish (5 February 1777), McIntosh (16 December 1794, 8December 1806, 22 December 1857, 11 December 1858 and 4 December 1871).Liberty County gave area to Glynn (20 December 1789), McIntosh (19December 1793, 16 December 1794, 8 December 1806, 22 December 1857, 11December 1858 and 4 December 1871) and Long (14 August 1920).

In 1820-1823, nationwide, there was a "fever" epidemic which startednear the Schuylkill River and spread.

Mariah was born to Jesse and Dicy Standley, date and place currentlyunknown.

The 1820 federal census for Tattnall County, Georgia, line 126 listsa Jesse Stanly as head of household of one free white male 10 to 16years; one free white male 26 to 45 years; two free white females underten years; and one free white female 16 to 26 years. The census wastaken as of 7 August 1820.

Tattnall County, Georgia, was created December 5, 1801, taking areafrom Montgomery (5 December 1801 and 15 December 1810) and Liberty (13December 1811 and 18 February 1854). Tattnall County gave area toMontgomery (15 December 1810), Liberty (13 December 1811), Montgomery (10December 1812 and 11 November 1814), Liberty (23 December 1837), Toombs(18 August 1905), Candler (17 July 1914) and Evans (11 August 1914).

Sebron Jones was born to Jesse and Dicy Standley, about 1824 inGeorgia place currently unknown.

Elizabeth B. Standley, relationship to Jesse Standley currentlyunknown, became resident of Florida in January 1825.

Sebron J. Standley, probably the son of Jesse Standley, becameresident of Florida in March 1830. (Which would mean the rest of thefamily probably became resident at the same time.)

The 1830 federal census for Alachua County principally near CourtHouse & St. Afee River, Florida, page 40 lists a Jesse Stanley as head ofhousehold of two free white males under 5 years; one free white male 5 to10 years; one free white male 40 to 50 years; one free white female under5 years; two free white females 10 to 15 years; and, one free whitefemale 30 to 40 years. Several slaves are listed. The census was taken asof 1 June 1830.

A Jesse Standley signed a petition in Alachua County, Florida, dated28 December 1831, to retain Judge Joseph L. Smith in office.

In 1831 and 1832, nationwide, there was a Asiatic Cholera epidemicbrought by English emigrants.

A Jesse Standley participated in an election held at Newnansville,Columbia County, Florida, Monday, 4 November 1833, to elect a member ofthe Legislature Council to represent Alachua and Columbia counties and toelect a delegate to Congress.

William Sands was born to Jesse and Dicy Standley, about 1833 inFlorida place currently unknown.

Thomas Cotton was born to Jesse and Dicy Standley, about 1836 placecurrently unknown.

From 22 September 1836 to 22 July 1837, Jesse Standley served as aprivate in Captain Michael Garrison's Mounted Company of the FirstRegiment Second Brigade of the Florida Militia. Parts of the company werein The Battle of San ____ on ____ber 1836 and in battle at Wahoo Swamp on21 November 1836.

At the end of 1824, Alachua County was organized as a political unitof the new Territory of Florida. The Seminole inhabitants of the Alachuaregion had recently been ordered to a reservation, and land was availablethere for white settlers. Early in 1826, a post office was establishedin the area called "Dell's P.O." It derived its name from the Dellbrothers, who had first visited the Alachua region during the "PatriotWar" (1812-1814) and had later returned to settle there. In 1828, thesettlement near Dell's P.O. was officially made the Alachua County seatand named "Newnansville" in honor of a Patriot War hero, Daniel Newnan.Newnansville became the junction of several important trails throughfrontier Florida, including the Bellamy Road, a cross-Florida routeauthorized by Congress in 1824 as the first federal road in the newterritory. In 1832, when Columbia County was formed, it includedNewnansville. Newnansville was returned to Alachua County when the SantaFe River became the county line in 1835. During the Second Seminole War(1835-1842), hundreds of displaced refugee settlers were settled atsettled at Newnansville and also at Fort Gilleland, a nearby militarypost built in 1836.
After the hostilities were concluded, Newnansville prospered as acommercial center for the expanding Middle Florida frontier. The chiefproducts of the area were corn, cotton, and after the Civil War, citrus.Except for a few years between 1832 and 1839, Newnansville served as theAlachua County seat until 1854. In that year, the political center ofthe county was moved to the new railroad town of Gainesville. During thenext three decades, Newnansville slowly declined in population andimportance. The community was dealt a final blow in 1884, when theSavannah, Florida and Western Railroad bypassed it. A new town, Alachua,grew up near that railroad. As the years passed, the residents ofNewnansville moved there or elsewhere. By the 1970's only a few tracesremained of the former community, most notable of which is theNewnansville Historic Cemetery.

There was a major economic recession in the United States 1837 -1843.

Elizabeth A. "Eliza Ann" Standley, a daughter of Jesse and DicyStandley, married Warren Harville 26 August 1837, in Gainesville, AlachuaCounty, Florida.

In the March term 1838 of the County Court of Alachua County,Florida, Jesse Standley was appointed a road commissioner for the roadfrom Newnansville to the San Tafee Bridge.

Mariah Standley, a daughter of Jesse and Dicy Standley, marriedIsaiah Floyd 23 April 1839, in Alachua County, Florida.

From 3 May 1839 to 3 November 1839, Jesse Standley served as aprivate in Captain Matthew Hindley's Mounted Company of the FirstRegiment , Brigade of Florida Volunteers. The company was enrolled atNewnansville, East Florida.

From 9 May 1839 to 9 November 1839, Jesse Stanley [sic] served as aprivate in Captain J. G. Black's Company of Florida Mounted Volunteers,Brigade of Florida Militia. The last muster report for the company wasat Fort Harlee, East Florida on 9 November 1839.

The 1840 federal census for Newnansville, Alachua County, Florida,page 161 lists a Jesse Stanley as head of household of one free whitemale under 5 years (probably Thomas); one free white male 5 to 10 years(probably William); one free white male 10 to 15 years (unknown); onefree white male 15 to 20 years (probably Sebron); one free white male 20to 30 years (unknown); one free white male 50 to 60 years (probablyJesse); one free white female 20 to 30 years (unknown); one free whitefemale 40 to 50 years (probably Dicy); and twelve slaves. Possibly the20 to 30 year-old white male and female is daughter Mariah and husbandIsaiah Floyd and that both Thomas and William are a little older thanindicated by the 1850 census, leaving a category which could be filled bya Floyd newborn. The census was taken as of 1 June 1840.

From 17 August 1840 to 5 December 1840, Jessee Stanley [sic] servedas a private in Captain Thomas C. Ellis' Company of the First RegimentBrigade of Florida Mounted Militia. The company was last mustered atNewnansville, East Florida on 5 December 1840.

In 1841, nationwide, especially severe in the south, there was ayellow fever epidemic

Jesse Standley on 1 August 1841 was grantee on land: NW 1/4 ofSection 23 (?) Township 13 Range 20 south and east and the SE 1/4 of theSE 1/4 of Section 13 Township 13 Range 20 south and east and the SW 1/4of the SW 1/4 of Section 18 Township 13 Range 20 Range 21 south andeast. Deed recorded in Ancient Record Book 1826-1841 pages 403-405 and410, Alachua County, Florida. Son-in-law Warren Harville was witness.

Jesse Standley on 1 August 1841 was grantee on land: E 1/2 of the SW1/4 of Section 13 Township 13 Range 20 south and east. Deed recorded inAncient Record Book 1826-1841 pages 405-406, Alachua County, Florida.Son-in-law Warren Harville was witness.

After the Indian Wars in Florida, the Florida Armed Occupation Actof 1842 was devised to encourage settlement in central Florida.Settlement of this area would provide a buffer zone between the Indiansin the south and the populated areas of North Florida. The Florida ArmedOccupation Act was similar to the yet-to-come Homestead Act of 1862. Inaddition to the basic provisions of the Homestead Act, the Florida ArmedOccupation Act stipulated a settler must claim land removed from a mannedfortification and must be ready, willing and able to bear arms in theevent of Indian troubles. The fact that much of the land to be settledhad been distributed by Spanish and British grants created lingeringownership problems.

The Florida Armed Occupation Act claim of an Elizabeth B. Standley,as head of household, under permit number 686 filed at the NewnansvilleLand Office in Alachua County, Florida, 21 January 1843, was approved forland near Spring Grove Settlement. She had become a resident of Floridain January 1825.

Spring Grove no longer exists in modern-day Alachua County and eventhe location is in doubt. An 1839 drawn map for the U.S. Post OfficeDepartment, shows it on the Micanopy-to-Newnansville road, about half-waybetween the two towns which is about one mile west of present-dayInterstate Highway 75 and Gainesville's Northwest 39th Avenue. Aslightly later map shows Spring Grove about two miles north ofpresent-day Fort Clark Church. Spring Grove was once county seat1836-1839; site of the third post office in the coun1ty from 1829 until1848; and a census tract for the 1830 census.

Jesse Standley on 23 May 1843 was grantor on land: SW 1/4 of the SW1/4 and the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 8 Township 8 Range 19 southand east. Zilpha Standley was grantee. Deed recorded in Ancient RecordBook 1826-1848 pages 461-462 Alachua County, Florida. (The relationshipbetween Jesse Standley and Zilpha Standley is currently unknown.

The Florida Armed Occupation Act claim of a Sebron J. Standley, as asingle man, under permit number 94 filed at the Newnansville Land Officein Alachua County, Florida, 15 July 1843, was approved. He, probably ason of Jesse Standley, had become a resident of Florida in March 1830.

On 8 April 1844, Jesse Standley was a grand juror for the SuperiorCourt District of East Florida Counties of Alachua, Hillsborough, Bentonand Marion.

In April through July 1844, Jesse Standley was an executor of theestate of Martha Standley (relationship not now known).

On 10 July 1844, at the St. Augustine Land Office, Jesse Stanley[sic] patented 40 acres of land in Township 9 Range 19 south and east

Jesse Standley died in Alachua County, Florida, some time aftermaking his will on 4 September 1844 and the issuance of letters ofadministration on 12 November 1844.

The will of Jesse Standley, probated 14 November 1844, is in therecords of Alachua County, Florida, Will Book A, page 8. In the will arementioned wife Dicey; sons Sebron J., William S., Thomas C.; daughtersEliza Harvil and Mariah Floyd; property in Marion County and AlachuaCounty.

On 21 December 1844, in Alachua County, Florida, Dicy Standley hashelp with administrating the estate of Jesse Standley by first Seborn J.Standley and later her new husband Thomas J. Prevatt. Dicy is listed asthe Guardian of William Sands Standley and Thomas Cotton Standley.

On 14 January 1845, in Probate Court for Alachua County, Florida,Dicy and Sebron Standley as administrators of the estate of JesseStandley deceased, provided an inventory.

Sebron J. Standley, a son of Jesse and Dicy Standley, married ElizaHelvenston 4 January 1845, in Alachua County, Florida.

On 4 June 1845, in Alachua County, Florida, S. J. Standley and DicyStandley were included in the distribution of the estate of John R.Standley, deceased.

On 14 October 1845 in Superior Court for the District of EastFlorida Counties of Alachua, Hillsborough, Benton and Marion, DiceyStandley, widow of Jesse Standley, deceased, presented a petition fordower.

On 7, 11 and 15 April 1846, hearings were conducted in Probate Courtfor the County of Alachua, Florida, regarding petition to revoke theletters of administration of Dicy Standley administratrix and Seborn J.Standley administrator for the estate of Jesse Standley, deceased. Thehearing showed that there was not sufficient cause to revoke the letters,but the administratrix and administrator were given until 4 May toprovide an updated inventory and account of the disposition of perishableproperty, the use of the negroes and the rent of the land.

On 14 April 1846, in Alachua County, Florida, Sebron J. Standley wasincluded in the distribution of the estate of John R. Standley, deceased.

On 29 June 1847, Warren Harville and Eliza A. Harville of MarionCounty, Florida, and Dicy Standley of Alachua County, Florida, widow ofJesse Standley, agreed to a distribution of assets of the will of JesseStandley.

Dicy, widow of Jesse Standley, married Thomas James Prevatt 21September 1848, in Alachua County, Florida.

On 11 March 1850, the Probate Court of Alachua County, Florida,ordered that, in response to their petition, Thomas Prevatt administratorin the right of his wife Dicy Prevatt, late Dicy Standley and Seaborn J.Standley, administrators of the estate of Jesse Standley, deceased, beallowed until 20 May to provide an account of their estate administration.

The 1850 federal census for Alachua County, Florida, family number191 lists William S. Standley age 17 and Thomas C. Standley age 14, inthe household of Thomas J. Prevatt. The wife of Thomas Prevatt is Dicy,the widow of Jesse Standley and mother to the Standley children. Thecensus was taken as of 1 June 1850.

On 14 October 1850, the Probate Court at Newnansville, Florida,ordered that, in response to their petition, the administrators of theestate of Jesse Standley, deceased, be allowed until 10 March 1851 tosubmit their return.

On 10 March 1851, the Probate Court at Newnansville, Florida,ordered that, in response to their petition, Dicy Prevatt and S. J.Standley, administratrix and administrator of the estate of JesseStandley, deceased, " ... have further time to make their return & thathave the right to make the report in chambers ...".

On 15 April 1851, Dicy Standley and S. J. Standley, administratorsof the estate of Jesse Standley, deceased, presented an estate inventoryto the Probate Court of Alachua County, Florida. Included in the assetswere 900 acres of land in Marion County and 480 acres of land, locationnot given, but assumed Alachua County.

On 15 April 1851, the Probate Court of Alachua County, Florida,approved the accounts and vouchers presented by Dicy Prevatt,administratrix, and Seaborn J. Standley, administrator, of the estate ofJesse Standley, deceased. $15,265.08 was allowed for expenditures anddisbursements, leaving a balance of $21,795.84.

On 7 October 1851, the Probate Court of Alachua County, Florida,approved the accounts and vouchers presented by Dicy Prevatt,administratrix, and Seaborn J. Standley, administrator, of the estate ofJesse Standley, deceased. $213.31 was allowed for expenditures anddisbursements, leaving a balance of $21,795.84 (sic). Further, theadministratrix and administrator were discharged from their duties.

On 6 April 1852, in Probate Court for Alachua County, Florida,Isaiah Floyd and Mariah Floyd his wife, brought suit against Thomas J.Prevatt and Dicy Prevatt his wife regarding the assets of William S.Standley, deceased, brother of Mariah and son of Dicy. They assertedthat the assets were in the possession of of Thomas and Dicy Prevatt andshould be distributed according to the law.

On 3 May 1852, in Alachua County, Florida, Dicy Prevatt grantedthree slaves to her grandson, Samuel Harville.

On 4 May 1852, in exception to the suit of Isaiah and Mariah Floyd,Thomas and Dicy Prevatt responded that at the time of his death, WilliamS. Standley was a minor and had no property in his own right. Anyproperty that he might inherit from the will of his father Jesse Standleywould not be his until the death of his mother, Dicy Standley, nowPrevatt.

On 5 May 1852, in Probate Court, the judge found for the Floyds,that they had right to distribution and could take out letters ofadministration if desired.

On 13 March 1854, in Probate Court for Alachua County, Florida,expenses of $2338.30 were allowed Thomas J. Prevatt, administrator of theestate of William S. Standley, deceased.

On 4 February 1856, in Chancery Court for Alachua County, Florida,Sebron J. Standley, Thomas C. Standley minors by his next best friendSebron J. Standley, Jesse Harville and Samuel Harville minors by John G.Rawls, their guardian, John G. Rawls and Martha Ann Rawls, his wife, andIsaiah Floyd and Mariah F. Floyd, brought suit against Thomas J. Prevattfor distribution of assets.

On 4 February 1856, in Chancery Court for Alachua County, Florida,Thomas J. Prevatt and his wife Dicy Prevatt guardian of Thomas C.Standley, brought suit to have a mortgage of Isaac C. Carter foreclosed.

On 18 February 1856, in the Circuit Court of the Eastern CircuitAlachua County, Florida, in Chancery, Sebron J. Standley, Thomas C.Standley, Jesse Harville and Samuel Harville by John G. Rawls theirguardian and Martha Ann Rawls his wife and Isaiah Floyd and Mariah Floydhis wife brought suit against Thomas J. Prevatt for account anddistribution. An examiner was appointed to take testimony.

On 27 February 1856, in Chancery Court for Alachua County, Florida,the suit of Thomas J. Prevatt and his wife Dicy Prevatt guardian ofThomas C. Standley against Isaac C. Carter for foreclosure of mortgagewas scheduled for hearing on 3 March 1856.

On 19 May 1856, before a Justice of the Peace at Newnansville,Alachua County, Florida, Dicy Prevatt, guardian of Thomas C. Standley,gave an inventory of property held by her for him. She signed theinventory with her mark.

On 6 April 1857, in Probate Court for Alachua County, Florida, DicyPrevatt, wife of Thomas J. Prevatt, filed suit against John G. Rawls,guardian of Jesse S. Harville and Samuel R. Harville, minors. Peter W.Guinn testified that Jesse and Samuel had attended a neighborhood schoolfor some time, but that the school was closed because of measles. He wasnot aware that John G. Rawls had mistreated the children. William B.Davis testimony was substantially the same and that there was no merit tothe suit. The court ruled that Dicy Prevatt should not be guardian ofthe persons and estates of Jesse S. and Samuel R. Harville.

On 9 April 1857, in Chancery Court for Alachua County, Florida,Thomas J. Prevatt and Dicy Prevatt his wife brought suit for a bill ofrelief against John G. Rawls. As John G. Rawls was not in court and hadnot entered a plea, the court found for the Prevatts.

Thomas J. Prevatt husband of Dicy (Standley), age 54 years, died 13April 1857. He is buried in Old Newnansville Cemetery near Alachua,Alachua County, Florida.

On 6 July 1857, in the Circuit Court for the Eastern Circuit ofFlorida, an action between Dicy Prevatt and John G. Rawls, husband ofgranddaughter Martha Harville, was adjudged John had been guardian ofJesse S. Harville and Samuel R. Harville, sons of the deceased Warren andLiza Harville. It was found that John was not performing the duties ofguardian with fidelity and that guardianship and all properties of theminor children were to be turned over to Dicy.

The 1860 federal census for Ocala, Marion County, Florida, page 10,sheet 262, lists Dicey Stanley (sic) as head of household of herself,white female, age 56, a domestic, born in Georgia. An S. J. Stanley(sic), age 36, born in Georgia, heads a household as a census neighbor.He is probably son, Sebron. Living with him is a Samuel Harville, age 15years. The census was taken as of 1 June 1860.

The 1860 federal census for Ocala, Marion County, Florida, page 10,sheet 262, lists Dicey Stanley (sic) as head of household of herself,white female, age 56, a domestic, born in Georgia. An S. J. Stanley(sic), age 36, born in Georgia, heads a household as a census neighbor.He is probably son, Sebron. Living with him is a Samuel Harville, age 15years. The census was taken as of 1 June 1860.

Continued on Notes For Dicy Standley

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Deed Bk. Y, pg. 595, Tattnall Co., Ga.
This indenture made the fifteenth day of August, in the year of ourLord one thousand eight hundred and fifteen, between Shadrack Standley,Sr., of East Florida, of the one part, and Jesse and John Standley, ofthe State and County aforesaid, of the other part, WITNESSETH, that thesaid Shadrick Standley, for and in consideration of the sum of onedollar, to him in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged,has granted, aliened, bargained and sold, and by these presence do grant,alien, bargain and sell unto the afoesaid Jesse and John Standley, Allthat tract or parcel of land containing four hundred and eighty acres, bethe same more or less, situated, lying and being in the county ofTattnall and state aforesaid, butting and bounding North-eastly byStephen Matlock; and South-westly by P. Standley's land; South-eastly bythe Altamaha River, together with all and singular the buildings andimproements, rents, issues and profits, privileges and commodities, allthe interest, claims or demands, and all appurtenances whatsover to thesame belonging, or in anywise appertaining, to have and to hold the saidtract or parcel of land and premises above mention, and every part andparcel thereof, wih their and every of their appurtenances to the saidJesse and John Standley, their heirs and assigns forever, he, the saidShadrick Standley, doth warrant and forever defend the within grantedtract of land and premises to the said Jesse and John Standley, theirheirs and assigns, against him, the said Shadrick Standley, his heirs andassigns forever.
In witness whereof the said Shadrick Standley, Sr., hath hereunto sethis hand and seal this day and date first above written. Signed, sealedand delivered in presence of
Stephen Matlock
Esekl. Stafford Shadh Standley, (L.S.)
Recorded Nov. 9, 1911 H.J.Brewton, Clerk
Probate Below

(Probate to the above deed)
Georgia, Tattnall Co.
Personally appeared before me Stephen Matlock and after being dulysworn deposeth and saith on oath that he signed the within deed as asubscribing witness, and saw Zekil Stafford do the same likewise. Swornto before me this 14th day of March, 1829.
Elijah Padgett, JP Stn Matlock
Recorded Nov. 9, 1911 H.J.Brewton, Clerk
__________________________________________________________________________ __________1820 McIntosh Georgia Census list....
John Stanley 26-45, 1 male under 10, 1 female 16-26
John Stanley is not on the 1830 Census for McIntosh
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John B. and Jesse Standley (sons of Shadrack Standley) were said tobe twins. They settled in Newnansville. John B. had a block house and atrading post. Jesse's records show that he carried runaway slaves back toReidsville to their owners. (this information is from a letter to ElaineCampbell from Graynella McLelland) This block house was used by theofficers fighting the Indians until Ft. Gilleland was built atNewnansville.
On January 1, 1816, marriage license of Zipha Townsend of McIntoshCo. and John Standley of Tattnall Co., Ga. Charles Flowers stood bondwith John Standley.

State of Georgia, Liberty Co. Know all men by thesepresent, that I John Stanley of the State aforesaid and county ofMcIntosh, do, this day, for the love I have and bear to my trusty friendCharlton Hines, of the said state and Co., do constitute and appoint himthe said Charlton Hines, as my true and lawfull attorney, inpart, dulyauthorizing him to take out a grant in my name/or in the name of JohnStanley, and behalf, to all such lands as may have been drawn inthesecond land lottery vis; one tract drawn to my name, or to JohnStanley, in
the twelfth district of the county of Hall and number sixty seven (67)and to convey the same to any persons, or person, whatever in full andample manner as I might or could do, being personally present. In witneswherof I have herunto set my hand and seal, this twelfth day of Januaryin the yearof our Lord eighteen hundred and twenty two. John Standley(seal)
signed, sealed, and delivered in the presence of
Isaac Townsen
Light Townsen
James E. Hines
Georgia, Liberty Co. Personally came before me Light Townsend, who beingdully sworn, deposeth & saith, that he saw John Standley sign, seal,&deliver the within deed for the purpose theirin mentioned, and that hethe depontet subscribed the same as a witness, & say Isaac Townsend &James E.Hines do likewise. Sworn & subscribed before me this_____1822
___Lewis J.P.
Recorded 15 Jan. 1823
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About 1829 John & Zipha Standley followed her father John LightTownsend to Fl. They first settled in Jefferson Co., Fl. before moving toAlachua Co., Fl.

1829 Nov. 2, (the transcript has "nine" written out, but everywhereelse dates are written as 1827) in Tattnall County, Georgia, John Stanley[sic] of McIntosh County to Jesse Stanley [sic] for one dollar sold 1/2of the parcel of land in Tattnall County bounded by Stephen Matlock, JohnStanley and the Altamaha River. Signed: John Standley. Witnesses: JoshuaFletcher and Robert Berrin. Recorded date not given. Zilpha Standley,wife of John Standley relinquished dower rights. Recorded 9 November1911. ( After Dec. 26, 1826 (eff.1827) the wife was to be examined, andasked to relinquish her dower right to lands being sold by her husbandONLY if the land had come to her husband Because HE WAS MARRIED TO HER.(Family Puzzlers, July 2000)

In 1829 John Standley is in Alachua Co. He is listed on apetitioner's list.

In the 1830 Census, Alachua Co. FL, the John Stanley household has:
1 male 5- 10
1 male 10 - 15
1 male 30 - 40
1 female under 5
1 female 5 - 10
1 female 30 - 40
11 slaves
Nr Courthouse/St. Afee River, Alachua Cty
This is assumed to be John Blackstone Standley, Sr. born about 1790,which would make him about 40 in 1830; Zilpha Townsend Standley, bornabout 1800, who would be about 30 in 1830; John B. Standley Jr., bornabout 1818, who would be about 12 in 1830, James Calhoun Standley who wasthe male 5-10.
The other children in this census are not yet identified.

On Dec. 25, 1830 John Standley (Alachua Co.) signs a petition to thePresident saying he does not want the Gov. removed. (Territorial PapersXXIV)

In Dec. 1831 John & Jesse Standley signed a "Memorial To ThePresident By Inhabitants Of The Eastern Judicial District" to recommendJoseph L. Smith for reappointment to the administration of the Judicialdepartment. (Territorial Papers, XXIV)

In Jan. 1832 John & Jesse Standley signed a petition to the Presidentof the U.S. to recommend James Gadsen as Gov. of Fl.

From 1832-35 Newnansville began to take on the character of a smallvillage supported by outlying farms. In 1832 a dwelling house, kitchen,smoke house, and stable with fencing sold for $200. (Alachua C. Bk. ofrecords..Ancient Rec. 1826-1848). A Methodist circuit rider traveledthrough the wilderness on horseback to conduct religious services.Eventually there was a Methodist Church constructed in the community.
Horse racing was one of the most popular diversions of the period.Impromptu races were held on the spur of the moment in any community orlocale where several horsemen gathered with their horses. Thus, on theroad to Newnansville there were often assembled some fifty men and boysfrom various unknown parts sharing full enjoyment of a horse-racingfrolic. The usual length of a race meeting was four days. Purses variedfrom $100. to a sweepstakes prize of $3,500 in 1833. Race week alwayscaused considerable excitement.(Dovell)
The planters and the residents of the towns participated in manyamusements. Gatherings for neighborhood house raisings, rail-splittings,corn shucking, log-rollings, and even quilting were almost invariableyfollowed by a dance in which everyone joined. Music was provided by afidler, often assisted by another person who beat time on the fiddlestrings with broom sledge straw sticks. Rural gathering places for socialinterchange included the grist mill on grinding days, cane grindings andsyrup boilings, quilting and sewing bees, and all forms of religiousfunctions. (Florida; Historical-Dramatic-Contemporary, Dovell, Junius E.,Harper & Rowe Pub.)

The old Village of Newnansville today (2001) has passed from a verythrifty and prosperous Village to a state of oblivion, where a fewscattered farms and the cemetery, which surrounded the first MethodistChurch to be built in Florida, remain as a silent testimonial of this gaysurge.

By Dec. 1835, The Second Seminole War had begun. Entrenchments werebuilt in Newnansville for defense. The courthouse was converted into afort and the jail into a blockhouse.(W,W. Smith, Sketch of the SeminoleWar) Throughout the countryside the men built pickets or stockades. Manyothers joined the Militia. Many settlers came to Newnansville forprotection. The refugees lived in little more than sheds. In somebuildings four or five families lived. Some 300 people were forced tolive in tents. There was much hardship reported especially with thewomen and children as many of them were affected with the measles. Duringthe summer of 1836, forty three of the one hundred eithteen men wereaffected with chills and fever. The measles and whopping cough wasprevalent.
Dec. 24, 1835, The Jacksonville Courier reported that "upwards of 300people had assembled at Newnansville where the court house is turned intoa fort, and the jail into a block-house". Beyond the towns and fortifiedstockades, East Fl. was a deserted countryside. Most of the settlers hadabandoned their homes and gone to forts for protection to keep from beingscalped.
The Indian Wars were a part of the general movement in the UnitedStates in the nineteenth century to push the red men farther west, thoughin Fl. it was southward for a long time. With the creation of the Indianreservation, the most difficult task was moving the Seminoles into it.Neither the white men or the Indians respected the boundaries.Attrocities were commited on both sides.
Newnansville experienced the first major conflict with the Indians inmid Sept. 1836. Colonel John Warren of the Fl. Militia with 150 men, 100mounted volunteers, twenty five gentlemen citizens, and twenty fiveregulars engaged the Indians. The battle lasted one & one half hours.John B. Standley was probably in this battle as he was in ColonelWarren's unit.
During this time of trial there was still nightly dances inNewnansville with many couples attending. They did a dance called "doubletrouble" that involved moving both feet without lifting them from thefloor in such a manner as to keep time with the music. (Motte.."JourneyInto the Wilderness").
In 1837, Alachua Co. was famous for its production of corn, indigo,sugar cane, timber and cattle.

John B. Standley died on 4 Jul 1837 in Newnansville, Alachua, FL. Thedeath of John B. Standley is described by Jacob R. Motte in the journalhe kept during the year 1837 while serving as Army Surgeon on assignmentin Florida. From "Journey Into Wilderness", the journal of Jacob R.Motte, edited by James F. Sunderman, published by University of FloridaPress.
Chapter XV, excerpt from page 108 and 109:
"In compliance with an invitation to spend the Fourth of July inNewnansville, where the day was to be celebrated with all due observance,particularly with a public dinner; I mounted my horse on the morning ofthat day, and rode over the eighteen miles.... At 1 o'clock I reachedNewnansville, and dismounting at the tavern where the dinner was to beserved up, I entered the 'salle a manger.' A very different scenepresented itself to my eyes from that I expected to behold; instead of along table extending from end to end of the hall, covered with theappliances of a feast, 'Linden saw another sight.' Twas certainly atable in the center of the room, and that table covered, --but with what?-- a winding sheet covering the corpse of Stanley the late master of thehouse. He had died but a few minutes before of congestive fever; and thehouse of feasting was thus turned into the house of mourning. Thecelebration of the day was consequently postponed; and the 4th of Julyoccurred somewhat later in the month that year at Newnansville. Ireturned to Fort Harlee next day, to resume the process of vegetating."
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Territory of Fl. Alachua Co.
Know all men by these present, that we Zilpha Standley, James L.Townsend and Giles U. Ellis are held and firmly bound unto his honor, theJudge of County Court of said county, and his sucessors in office in thejust and full sum of ten thousand dollars for the payment of which sum tothe said Judge and his sucessors in office we bind ourselves, our heirs,executors and administrators in the whole and for the whole sum, jointlyand severally and firmly by these present, sealed with our seals anddated this second day of October eighteen hundred and thirty seven.
The condition of the above obligation is such that if the above boundZilpha Standley, administrator of the goods, chattels, and credits ofJohn Standley late of said county deceased, do make a true and perfectinventory of all and singular the goods, chattels, and credits of thesaid deceased, which have or shall come to the____ or knowledge of thesaid Zilpha Standley or unto the hands or ______ of any other person orpersons for her, and the same so made do exibit unto the said court, whenshe shall be thereunto required, and such goods, chattels, and credits aswell and truly administrated according to law, and do_____ ____ ____ heracting and doings, therin when she shall be thereunto required by thesaid court, and all the rest of the goods, chattels and credits, whichshall be ___ ____ upon account of said administration, the same beingallowed of by said court, shall deliver and pay to such person orpersons, respectively as are entitled to the same by law, and of it shallhereafter appear that any Last Will and Testament was made by the saiddeceased, and the same being proved by the said court or executor obtaina certificate of the Probate of the same, and the said Zilpha Standley doin such case if required, render and deliver up the said Letters ofAdministration, then this obligation to be void, else to remain infullforce.
Signed, sealed and acknowledged in presence of J. Garrason Clk.
Zilpha Standley (her mark)
James L. Townsend (seal)
Giles U. Ellis (seal)
Recorded 25th day of July 1840
James McNeill C.C.
From Alachua Co. ancient records; Estate of John B. Standley toRobert Campbell for Tin coffin for deceased. (can't read the amount) Billfor tin __? Received of the above in full of Ms PL Standley, Feb. 18,1860>>signed Robert Campbell

Inventory of the Estate of John Standley Dec'd.
1 Negro man named Charles $400.00
1 Negro man named Barney $300.00 (now deceased)
1 Negro woman named Nancy $300.00
1 Negro woman named Filly $400.00
1 Negro woman named Silvy $300.00
1 Negro woman named Sarah $300.00
1 Negro woman named Charity $150.00
1 Negro woman named Gammy $50.00
1 Negro woman named Judy $100.00 (now deceased)
1 Negro woman named Rachael $100.00 (now deceased)
1 Negro woman named Bab $150.00 (now deceased)
1 Negro man named Robert $200.00 (now deceased)
200 head of stock cattle $800.00
4 Horses $300.00
2 Mules $150.00
50 Head of stock hogs $50.00
1 Horse cart $2.00
1 Saw Gin $12.00
20 acres of corn $200.00
Household & kitchen furniture $50.00
Farming Utensils $25.00
Cash $1000.00
Total $5475.00
Filed in compliance with an order of the Court of Probate Alachua Co.this 20th day of May 1846. Zipha Standley Adm.
Equivalently, $5475.00 in 1846 would equal 82,771.47 in the year2000.[SStandley.FTW]

Deed Bk. Y, pg. 595, Tattnall Co., Ga.
This indenture made the fifteenth day of August, in the year of ourLord one thousand eight hundred and fifteen, between Shadrack Standley,Sr., of East Florida, of the one part, and Jesse and John Standley, ofthe State and County aforesaid, of the other part, WITNESSETH, that thesaid Shadrick Standley, for and in consideration of the sum of onedollar, to him in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged,has granted, aliened, bargained and sold, and by these presence do grant,alien, bargain and sell unto the afoesaid Jesse and John Standley, Allthat tract or parcel of land containing four hundred and eighty acres, bethe same more or less, situated, lying and being in the county ofTattnall and state aforesaid, butting and bounding North-eastly byStephen Matlock; and South-westly by P. Standley's land; South-eastly bythe Altamaha River, together with all and singular the buildings andimproements, rents, issues and profits, privileges and commodities, allthe interest, claims or demands, and all appurtenances whatsover to thesame belonging, or in anywise appertaining, to have and to hold the saidtract or parcel of land and premises above mention, and every part andparcel thereof, wih their and every of their appurtenances to the saidJesse and John Standley, their heirs and assigns forever, he, the saidShadrick Standley, doth warrant and forever defend the within grantedtract of land and premises to the said Jesse and John Standley, theirheirs and assigns, against him, the said Shadrick Standley, his heirs andassigns forever.
In witness whereof the said Shadrick Standley, Sr., hath hereunto sethis hand and seal this day and date first above written. Signed, sealedand delivered in presence of
Stephen Matlock
Esekl. Stafford Shadh Standley, (L.S.)
Recorded Nov. 9, 1911 H.J.Brewton, Clerk
Probate Below

(Probate to the above deed)
Georgia, Tattnall Co.
Personally appeared before me Stephen Matlock and after being dulysworn deposeth and saith on oath that he signed the within deed as asubscribing witness, and saw Zekil Stafford do the same likewise. Swornto before me this 14th day of March, 1829.
Elijah Padgett, JP Stn Matlock
Recorded Nov. 9, 1911 H.J.Brewton, Clerk
__________________________________________________________________________ __________1820 McIntosh Georgia Census list....
John Stanley 26-45, 1 male under 10, 1 female 16-26
John Stanley is not on the 1830 Census for McIntosh
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John B. and Jesse Standley (sons of Shadrack Standley) were said tobe twins. They settled in Newnansville. John B. had a block house and atrading post. Jesse's records show that he carried runaway slaves back toReidsville to their owners. (this information is from a letter to ElaineCampbell from Graynella McLelland) This block house was used by theofficers fighting the Indians until Ft. Gilleland was built atNewnansville.
On January 1, 1816, marriage license of Zipha Townsend of McIntoshCo. and John Standley of Tattnall Co., Ga. Charles Flowers stood bondwith John Standley.

State of Georgia, Liberty Co. Know all men by thesepresent, that I John Stanley of the State aforesaid and county ofMcIntosh, do, this day, for the love I have and bear to my trusty friendCharlton Hines, of the said state and Co., do constitute and appoint himthe said Charlton Hines, as my true and lawfull attorney, inpart, dulyauthorizing him to take out a grant in my name/or in the name of JohnStanley, and behalf, to all such lands as may have been drawn inthesecond land lottery vis; one tract drawn to my name, or to JohnStanley, in
the twelfth district of the county of Hall and number sixty seven (67)and to convey the same to any persons, or person, whatever in full andample manner as I might or could do, being personally present. In witneswherof I have herunto set my hand and seal, this twelfth day of Januaryin the yearof our Lord eighteen hundred and twenty two. John Standley(seal)
signed, sealed, and delivered in the presence of
Isaac Townsen
Light Townsen
James E. Hines
Georgia, Liberty Co. Personally came before me Light Townsend, who beingdully sworn, deposeth & saith, that he saw John Standley sign, seal,&deliver the within deed for the purpose theirin mentioned, and that hethe depontet subscribed the same as a witness, & say Isaac Townsend &James E.Hines do likewise. Sworn & subscribed before me this_____1822
___Lewis J.P.
Recorded 15 Jan. 1823
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About 1829 John & Zipha Standley followed her father John LightTownsend to Fl. They first settled in Jefferson Co., Fl. before moving toAlachua Co., Fl.

1829 Nov. 2, (the transcript has "nine" written out, but everywhereelse dates are written as 1827) in Tattnall County, Georgia, John Stanley[sic] of McIntosh County to Jesse Stanley [sic] for one dollar sold 1/2of the parcel of land in Tattnall County bounded by Stephen Matlock, JohnStanley and the Altamaha River. Signed: John Standley. Witnesses: JoshuaFletcher and Robert Berrin. Recorded date not given. Zilpha Standley,wife of John Standley relinquished dower rights. Recorded 9 November1911. ( After Dec. 26, 1826 (eff.1827) the wife was to be examined, andasked to relinquish her dower right to lands being sold by her husbandONLY if the land had come to her husband Because HE WAS MARRIED TO HER.(Family Puzzlers, July 2000)

In 1829 John Standley is in Alachua Co. He is listed on apetitioner's list.

In the 1830 Census, Alachua Co. FL, the John Stanley household has:
1 male 5- 10
1 male 10 - 15
1 male 30 - 40
1 female under 5
1 female 5 - 10
1 female 30 - 40
11 slaves
Nr Courthouse/St. Afee River, Alachua Cty
This is assumed to be John Blackstone Standley, Sr. born about 1790,which would make him about 40 in 1830; Zilpha Townsend Standley, bornabout 1800, who would be about 30 in 1830; John B. Standley Jr., bornabout 1818, who would be about 12 in 1830, James Calhoun Standley who wasthe male 5-10.
The other children in this census are not yet identified.

On Dec. 25, 1830 John Standley (Alachua Co.) signs a petition to thePresident saying he does not want the Gov. removed. (Territorial PapersXXIV)

In Dec. 1831 John & Jesse Standley signed a "Memorial To ThePresident By Inhabitants Of The Eastern Judicial District" to recommendJoseph L. Smith for reappointment to the administration of the Judicialdepartment. (Territorial Papers, XXIV)

In Jan. 1832 John & Jesse Standley signed a petition to the Presidentof the U.S. to recommend James Gadsen as Gov. of Fl.

From 1832-35 Newnansville began to take on the character of a smallvillage supported by outlying farms. In 1832 a dwelling house, kitchen,smoke house, and stable with fencing sold for $200. (Alachua C. Bk. ofrecords..Ancient Rec. 1826-1848). A Methodist circuit rider traveledthrough the wilderness on horseback to conduct religious services.Eventually there was a Methodist Church constructed in the community.
Horse racing was one of the most popular diversions of the period.Impromptu races were held on the spur of the moment in any community orlocale where several horsemen gathered with their horses. Thus, on theroad to Newnansville there were often assembled some fifty men and boysfrom various unknown parts sharing full enjoyment of a horse-racingfrolic. The usual length of a race meeting was four days. Purses variedfrom $100. to a sweepstakes prize of $3,500 in 1833. Race week alwayscaused considerable excitement.(Dovell)
The planters and the residents of the towns participated in manyamusements. Gatherings for neighborhood house raisings, rail-splittings,corn shucking, log-rollings, and even quilting were almost invariableyfollowed by a dance in which everyone joined. Music was provided by afidler, often assisted by another person who beat time on the fiddlestrings with broom sledge straw sticks. Rural gathering places for socialinterchange included the grist mill on grinding days, cane grindings andsyrup boilings, quilting and sewing bees, and all forms of religiousfunctions. (Florida; Historical-Dramatic-Contemporary, Dovell, Junius E.,Harper & Rowe Pub.)

The old Village of Newnansville today (2001) has passed from a verythrifty and prosperous Village to a state of oblivion, where a fewscattered farms and the cemetery, which surrounded the first MethodistChurch to be built in Florida, remain as a silent testimonial of this gaysurge.

By Dec. 1835, The Second Seminole War had begun. Entrenchments werebuilt in Newnansville for defense. The courthouse was converted into afort and the jail into a blockhouse.(W,W. Smith, Sketch of the SeminoleWar) Throughout the countryside the men built pickets or stockades. Manyothers joined the Militia. Many settlers came to Newnansville forprotection. The refugees lived in little more than sheds. In somebuildings four or five families lived. Some 300 people were forced tolive in tents. There was much hardship reported especially with thewomen and children as many of them were affected with the measles. Duringthe summer of 1836, forty three of the one hundred eithteen men wereaffected with chills and fever. The measles and whopping cough wasprevalent.
Dec. 24, 1835, The Jacksonville Courier reported that "upwards of 300people had assembled at Newnansville where the court house is turned intoa fort, and the jail into a block-house". Beyond the towns and fortifiedstockades, East Fl. was a deserted countryside. Most of the settlers hadabandoned their homes and gone to forts for protection to keep from beingscalped.
The Indian Wars were a part of the general movement in the UnitedStates in the nineteenth century to push the red men farther west, thoughin Fl. it was southward for a long time. With the creation of the Indianreservation, the most difficult task was moving the Seminoles into it.Neither the white men or the Indians respected the boundaries.Attrocities were commited on both sides.
Newnansville experienced the first major conflict with the Indians inmid Sept. 1836. Colonel John Warren of the Fl. Militia with 150 men, 100mounted volunteers, twenty five gentlemen citizens, and twenty fiveregulars engaged the Indians. The battle lasted one & one half hours.John B. Standley was probably in this battle as he was in ColonelWarren's unit.
During this time of trial there was still nightly dances inNewnansville with many couples attending. They did a dance called "doubletrouble" that involved moving both feet without lifting them from thefloor in such a manner as to keep time with the music. (Motte.."JourneyInto the Wilderness").
In 1837, Alachua Co. was famous for its production of corn, indigo,sugar cane, timber and cattle.

John B. Standley died on 4 Jul 1837 in Newnansville, Alachua, FL. Thedeath of John B. Standley is described by Jacob R. Motte in the journalhe kept during the year 1837 while serving as Army Surgeon on assignmentin Florida. From "Journey Into Wilderness", the journal of Jacob R.Motte, edited by James F. Sunderman, published by University of FloridaPress.
Chapter XV, excerpt from page 108 and 109:
"In compliance with an invitation to spend the Fourth of July inNewnansville, where the day was to be celebrated with all due observance,particularly with a public dinner; I mounted my horse on the morning ofthat day, and rode over the eighteen miles.... At 1 o'clock I reachedNewnansville, and dismounting at the tavern where the dinner was to beserved up, I entered the 'salle a manger.' A very different scenepresented itself to my eyes from that I expected to behold; instead of along table extending from end to end of the hall, covered with theappliances of a feast, 'Linden saw another sight.' Twas certainly atable in the center of the room, and that table covered, --but with what?-- a winding sheet covering the corpse of Stanley the late master of thehouse. He had died but a few minutes before of congestive fever; and thehouse of feasting was thus turned into the house of mourning. Thecelebration of the day was consequently postponed; and the 4th of Julyoccurred somewhat later in the month that year at Newnansville. Ireturned to Fort Harlee next day, to resume the process of vegetating."
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Territory of Fl. Alachua Co.
Know all men by these present, that we Zilpha Standley, James L.Townsend and Giles U. Ellis are held and firmly bound unto his honor, theJudge of County Court of said county, and his sucessors in office in thejust and full sum of ten thousand dollars for the payment of which sum tothe said Judge and his sucessors in office we bind ourselves, our heirs,executors and administrators in the whole and for the whole sum, jointlyand severally and firmly by these present, sealed with our seals anddated this second day of October eighteen hundred and th

[LTownsend.FTW]

Newnansville before the Indian War could only boast of one block house, acourt house, and on tavern, built in the same primitive style ofachitecture. It now consisted of two rival hotels, a fort, shops inabundance, and dwellings, alias shantees, so numeroous that it was hardto find your way through the labrynth of streets and lanes, laid out witha disregard to all rules of uniformity. (Motte, "Journey into Wilderness".
Records of Ante Bellum merchants show that every settlement of anysize supported a store or stores depending on the size of thesettlement. John B. Standley II owned both a store and a hotel atNewnansville and was prominent in the community. During the Indian Warwhere the Taylor security plan was adopted to provide protection for thesettlements, Standley was chosen to be responsible for the patrolling ofthe prescribed eighteen square miles of his area. San Felasco LaurelHill, as Standley called his plantation, consisted of 800 acres purchasedfrom Francis R. Sanchez in 1853, and 160 acres which he claimed as asoldier in the Indian War. At present time a General Electric Plantoccupies part of the old plantation on State Rd. 441 and across the roadfrom the old home site now known as Beverly Hills.

In 1841 Alachua Co., John B. Standley's settlement, commenced Aug.21, ten miles northeast of Suwannee Old Town on the Newnansville Rd withtwo families and six single men, fourteen white persons and five colored,eight white men able to bear arms. These settlements were typical of manyothers in Florida in that period. (History of Jacksonville and Vicinity,T.Frederick Davis, University of Florida Press)
John B. Standley II served in Garrison's Co. of Warren's 1st FL MtdMil in the Fl. War of 1836-7
John B. Standley II was a private, served in Ellis' Co. of Bailey'sLst Fl Mtd Mil. in the Fl. War of 1840 for three months. (Index toVolunteer Soldiers in Indian Wars and Disturbances 1815-1858, Vol. II,L-Z)

From "The History of Gilchrist County" by Kevin M. McCarthy"
1. According to the 1850 census, John B. Standley, age 32 and from Ga.,and Penelope L. Standley, age 25, had two children; James, age 8 andLaura, age 6. 1850 Fl Census; Alachua Co., publ. by the SouthernGenealogical Exchange Society, Jan. 1973, located on pg. 235.
2. On pg. 40; "Around 1840, John B. Standley came from Ga. to settle inthe area. He bought 20,000 acres from the government and cleared 900. Ofhis children, his son died at an early age and the daughter married JohnB. Dell of Gainesville.

Newnansville, Thursday, April 30, 1840: "The first news heard thismorning is that Mr. John B. Standley's residence, three miles from thisplace, was last night visited by these hell hounds and all his buildingsexcept two out-houses were burned by the Indians. Captain Rains, U.S.Army and a scout near Ft. King were fired upon by Indians and four of hismen were instantly killed and the captain mortally wounded. The IndianChief, Alectustesuggee, was also killed. All this murder is happeningwhile General Taylor is at Tampa Bay holding treaty with Sam Jones whosewarriors are in our settlements murdering our inhabitants and burningtheir homes." (from Jacksonville Gen. Society Magazine, Vol. 5, No. 4,Dec. 1977>>Abstracts/Extracts from Early Fl. Newspapers, East Fl.Advocate, Jacksonville, East Fl., May 12, 1840.)

1840 Alachua Co., Ga. Census, John B. Standly household consisted of;2 males 20-30, 1 female 15-20;

1849, Dec. 29, John B. Standley made a loan to Calvin Bryan, twoslaves were used as collateral.
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Warranty Deed>> James C. Standley to John B. Standley, Deed Bk. C, page67, Alachua Co., Fl., March 18, 1857
Consideration; In consideration of the many acts & things done bysaid paty of 2nd part for the use, benefit & behoof of him, the party ofthe 1st part during the minority of him the, the party of the 1st part,all of which is hereby acknowledged to have been received & in furtherconsideration of $5.00 DO GIVE, GRANT, BARGAIN, SELL, ALIEN, REMISE,RELEASE, CONVEY & CONFIRM unto party of the 2nd part, & to his heirs &assigns forever, all the right, title, interest, estate, claim & demandwhatsoever, both in law & equity.
Description; SW1/4 & SE1/4 and other land in Section 17, being allof said section except one 40 acre lot, in Township & South, Range 19East & other land fully decribed, among which is one parcel he states was"purchased by my Mother Zilpha Standley".
Signed; James C. Standley (seal)
See Chancery Order Bk. N, page 69
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Occupation; According to the 1860 Alachua County Tax List, John B.Standley owned 15,115 acres of land and 124 slaves. His plantation wassaid to have been in the neighborhood of Jennings Lake near the town ofTrenton in what is now Gilchrist Co., Fl. While he did own land in thatarea, it is apparent from census records that the Standley family madetheir home in the Newnansville area. A description from family papers ofElaine Campbell: "San Felasco Laurel Hill, as Standley called hisplantation, consisted of 800 acres purchased from Francis R. Sanchez in1853 and 160 acres which he claimed as a soldier of the Indian War. Atthe present time, a General Electric plant occupies part of the oldplantation on Road 441 and is across the road from the site where thehome was located.

When John B. Standley died, he left a very large estate consisting ofpersonal property & lands in Alachua Co., Fl. There was little or noclaims, or debts against the estate, all of which were promptly paid &discharged out of the assetts of his estate.
John B. Standley 11 had the following land patents;
Issue Date Aug. 4, 1845>>Doc. #1BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0350_.050>>160.06 acres,Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Aug. 4, 1845>>Doc. #2BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #FL0350_.051>> 80
acres, Fl., land office Newnansville. Issue Date May 15, 1852>>Doc.#422BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial # FL0350_.552>>240.03 acres,
Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date May 15, 1852>>Doc. #496BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0350_.594>>40 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville..
Issue Date May 15, 1852>>Doc. #405BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0350_.543>>39.96 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date May 15, 1852>>Doc. #428BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0350_.555>>80.03 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date May 1, 1855>>Doc. # 2779BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0380_.294>>40 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville..
Issue Date May 1, 1855>>Doc. # 2733>BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0380_.268>>40.03 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Sept. 1, 1856>>Doc. # 944>BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0380_.435>>25.35 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Feb. 19, 1857>>Doc. #4261>BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0390_.434>>314.51 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Feb. 19, 1857>>Doc. #4260>BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0390_.433>>1012.16 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Feb. 19, 1857>>Doc. #3278>BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0390_.075>>66.3 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Feb. 19, 1857>>Doc. #3579>BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0390_.177>>240.06 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Feb. 19, 1857>>Doc. #3580>BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0390_.178>>199.96 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Feb. 19, 1857>>Doc. #3587>BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0390_.182>>40 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Feb. 19, 1857>>Doc. #3638>BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0390_.205>>79.99 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Feb. 19, 1857>>Doc. #3648>BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0390_.208>>40.25 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Feb. 19, 1857>>Doc. #4036>BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0390_.335>>114.51 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Feb. 19, 1857>>Doc. #3735>BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0390_.239>>40.39 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Feb. 19, 1857>>Doc. #2326>BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0400_.080>>502.14 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Oct. 1, 1858>> Doc. #954>>BLM> NO S/N>> Acc/Serial #
FL0360_.329>>40 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date April 1, 1859>> Doc. #4566>BLM> NO S/N>> Acc/Serial #
FL0410_.367>>42.79 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date April 1, 1859>> Doc. #3734>BLM> NO S/N>> Acc/Serial #
FL0410_.078>>165.3 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date June 1, 1859>> Doc. #4642>BLM> NO S/N>> Acc/Serial #
FL0410_.404>>39.98 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date June 1, 1859>> Doc. #4641>BLM> NO S/N>> Acc/Serial #
FL0410_.403>>408.87 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date June 1, 1859>> Doc. #4571>BLM> NO S/N>> Acc/Serial #
FL0410_.370>>40.5 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Dec. 7, 1859>> Doc. #4890>BLM> NO S/N>> Acc/Serial #
FL0420_.108>>41.84 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Aug. 1, 1860>> Doc. #4640>BLM> NO S/N>> Acc/Serial #
FL0420_.159>>367.13 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Aug. 15, 1861>> Doc. #4603>BLM> NO S/N> Acc/Serial #
FL0420_.446>>119.92 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.

John B. Standley died Jan. 1860 Aug. 1, 1860 4640BLM FL0420_.159367.13 FL. Newnansville
Aug. 15, 1861 4603BLM FL0420_.446 119.92 Fl. Newnansville

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From probate file of Francis R. Sanchez, Alachua, Co., Fl.
Received Newnansville March 20th 1841 of John B. Standley seven hundredand sixty dollars in full for the tract of Land known as the Tynes placeon the Wacasasa and I do obligate myself to give the said Standley Legaltitles for the same so soon as I obtain patents from the Government forthe same given under my hand this 20th day of March 1841
Signed in the |
presence of | Francis R. Sanchez
Test- |
W. D. Branch
A. B. Sanchez
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Territory of Florida
Columbia County Know all men by these presents that I Slyvanus Ellishath this day for and in consideration of the sum of eight hundredDollars the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge to me in hand paid,have bargained and sold and do by these presents bargain and sell, untoJohn Standley of the Territory and County Aforesaid, all my right andtitle to my improvements situated on the South West part of Newnansvilleconsisting of a Dwelling House, Kitchen, and two outhouses, lot andStables and furniture appertaining thereto, for which I bind myself myheirs and executors, administrators and assigns, to the said Standley hisheirs executors and assigns, against the claim or claims, of any otherperson or persons whatsoever in fee simple, whereunto I have set my handand seal this 19th February 1834
Test S. Ellis (L.S.)
S.B. Fitzpatrick
Jesse Carter
Recorded this 28th March 1834
***Roberts D.C. C.C.C.
Transcribed from the Original Record Book page 349 this 9th day of JulyAD 1840
__________________________________________________________________________ __________1839, Dec. 26, John B. Standley signed a petition to establisha land office at Newnansville.
1843, Jan. John B. Standley was a signer on a petition againsttransferring public records from St. Augustine to Tallahassee.
1845, Aug. 31,John B. Standley was Curator for William F. Standleydeceased, Ltr of Admin.
1846, June 3, John B. Standley was an admin. on the estate of ElizabethTownsend.

State of Florida
Alachua County
John B Standly having been qual- ified according to lawto act as guardian, on the Estate of James Calhoun Standly a minor ofsaid County
Now be it known thatguardianship of all and singular the goods chattels and Estate of thesaid minor is hereby granted unto the said John B. Standly
Witness my hand and seal there being in side of office this 6th day ofMay A.D. 1846
Charles L. Dell
Judge of Probate
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This is an undated newspaper clipping found in Allie Dell Lartigue'sBible;

A MIGHTY HUNTER
Nimrod, the grandson of Noah, he who lived in the time of the flood, wascalled in the record, "a mighty hunter." But there have been some fairlygood hunters since his day. Take Theodore Roosevelt, for instance, andold "Davy Crocket" of early Kentucy fame as another example. But in theearly days of our own state of Florida there were some pretty fairexamples of mighty prowess in the way of hunting. Dr. J.L. Kelly, ofGainesville, is the posessor of a newspaper clipping which was taken fromthe Hartford Courant a few years ago, and which contained the followingreference to a man who was at one time well known in Alachua Co.
In a copy of Leslie's Weekly dated March 14, 1857, it is stated that "JnoB. Stanley, of Florida, was accounted the greatest hunter of the age. Hehad brought down ten thousand deer, one hundred wolves, sixty panthers,and twelve bears during the past 25 years besides visiting his plantationevery day." Dr. Kelly states that Mr. Stanley was the father-in-law ofCol. John B. Dell whose home was in or near Newnansville in those days ofmighty hunting. His plantation was in the neighborhood of Jennings Lakeand the great hunting stunts he pulled off were in the swamps outsouthwest of Trenton and bordering (sic) on the banks of the Suwanneeriver. It is possible that some of the readers of The Sun will rememberMr. Stanley, and if so, we should be glad to hear from them, and to havethis tale of big killing verified if possible. It is probabale that thisbeing done in Alachua County would go down into history as wearing thewreath for having within her confines in those early days the mightiesthunter that ever lived in the borders of Peninsular state.
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Will of John B. Standley.
In the name of God Amen. I, John B. Standley of Alachua Co. Fl.,being of sound and disposing mind, but feeble in body, do make andpublish this my last Will and Testament.
First, I give my body to the grave, and my spirit to the God who gaveit.
Secondly, it is my will that all my just debts be paid.
Thirdly, I will and bequeath the residue of my property, real andpersonal, after the payment of my debts to my beloved wife PenelopyStandley, my son James Standley, and my daughter Laura Standley, to beequally divided between them share and share alike.
Fourthly, it is my will that the property, real and personal, herebybequeathed to my beloved wife Penelopy Standley, my son James Standley,my daughter Laura Standley be kept together and made subject to the fullcontrol and management of my wife Penelopy Standley during the minorityof James Standley and Laura Standley.
Fifthly, it is my will that an overseer be employed by my wife totake charge of the Negroes, carry on the plantation subject to thesupervision and advice of my wife Penelopy Standley.
Sixthly, it is my will that James Standley live with, protect andcomfort his mother Penelopy Standley, and hold and enjoy his portion ofthe property hereby bequeathed subject to the management and control ofhis mother during term of her natural life.
Seventhly, it is my will that the property hereby bequeathed to mydaughter Laura Standley be deeded (on her marriage) by my wife PenelopyStandley in trust to some suitable person and discreet, selected by mywife, for the use and benefit of my said daughter Laura Standley freefrom the debts and liabilities of her husband.
Eighthly, it is my will that no division of the property take placeduring the minority of my children James Standley and Laura Standley.
Ninethly, it is my will and I do hereby appoint Penelopy Standley andSamuel R. Pyles to carry into effect this my last Will and Testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal thisDecember the twenty second A D 1859. (Signed) JOHN B. STANDLEY Inpresence of J.K. Cauthorn, John W. Benton, Lewelling Williams.

State of Florida, Alachua Co;
Personally appeared before me E.H. Jordan Judge of Probate in and forsaid Co., Lewelling Williams, who being duly sworn says, that he saw JohnB. Standley sign the foregoing Will and that J.K. Cauthorn and John W.Benton with himself signed the same as subscribing witnesses. Sworn andsubscribed before me this 30th day of January A D 1860. Recorded the 6thday of February A D 1860. E. H. Jordan, Judge of Probate Alachua Co.
Death: Date of death established as January 1860 based on signing of Will22 Dec. 1859 and proving of Will on 30 Jan. 1860. Date also taken fromhis tombstone.
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There was a world wide Influenza (one of disease's greatest epidemics)in 1857-1859. Could be that John B. Standley and his brother JamesCalhoun died from that.
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Tombstone of John B. Standley reads;
John B. Standley
Died January 21, 1860
42 years 7 months 1 day

Tombstone was located in the Standley Family Cemetery in Hague, Fl. onproperty of a descendent of John B. Standley. This property has been inthe family prior to 1850.[SStandley.FTW]

Newnansville before the Indian War could only boast of one block house, acourt house, and on tavern, built in the same primitive style ofachitecture. It now consisted of two rival hotels, a fort, shops inabundance, and dwellings, alias shantees, so numeroous that it was hardto find your way through the labrynth of streets and lanes, laid out witha disregard to all rules of uniformity. (Motte, "Journey into Wilderness".
Records of Ante Bellum merchants show that every settlement of anysize supported a store or stores depending on the size of thesettlement. John B. Standley II owned both a store and a hotel atNewnansville and was prominent in the community. During the Indian Warwhere the Taylor security plan was adopted to provide protection for thesettlements, Standley was chosen to be responsible for the patrolling ofthe prescribed eighteen square miles of his area. San Felasco LaurelHill, as Standley called his plantation, consisted of 800 acres purchasedfrom Francis R. Sanchez in 1853, and 160 acres which he claimed as asoldier in the Indian War. At present time a General Electric Plantoccupies part of the old plantation on State Rd. 441 and across the roadfrom the old home site now known as Beverly Hills.

In 1841 Alachua Co., John B. Standley's settlement, commenced Aug.21, ten miles northeast of Suwannee Old Town on the Newnansville Rd withtwo families and six single men, fourteen white persons and five colored,eight white men able to bear arms. These settlements were typical of manyothers in Florida in that period. (History of Jacksonville and Vicinity,T.Frederick Davis, University of Florida Press)
John B. Standley II served in Garrison's Co. of Warren's 1st FL MtdMil in the Fl. War of 1836-7
John B. Standley II was a private, served in Ellis' Co. of Bailey'sLst Fl Mtd Mil. in the Fl. War of 1840 for three months. (Index toVolunteer Soldiers in Indian Wars and Disturbances 1815-1858, Vol. II,L-Z)

From "The History of Gilchrist County" by Kevin M. McCarthy"
1. According to the 1850 census, John B. Standley, age 32 and from Ga.,and Penelope L. Standley, age 25, had two children; James, age 8 andLaura, age 6. 1850 Fl Census; Alachua Co., publ. by the SouthernGenealogical Exchange Society, Jan. 1973, located on pg. 235.
2. On pg. 40; "Around 1840, John B. Standley came from Ga. to settle inthe area. He bought 20,000 acres from the government and cleared 900. Ofhis children, his son died at an early age and the daughter married JohnB. Dell of Gainesville.

Newnansville, Thursday, April 30, 1840: "The first news heard thismorning is that Mr. John B. Standley's residence, three miles from thisplace, was last night visited by these hell hounds and all his buildingsexcept two out-houses were burned by the Indians. Captain Rains, U.S.Army and a scout near Ft. King were fired upon by Indians and four of hismen were instantly killed and the captain mortally wounded. The IndianChief, Alectustesuggee, was also killed. All this murder is happeningwhile General Taylor is at Tampa Bay holding treaty with Sam Jones whosewarriors are in our settlements murdering our inhabitants and burningtheir homes." (from Jacksonville Gen. Society Magazine, Vol. 5, No. 4,Dec. 1977>>Abstracts/Extracts from Early Fl. Newspapers, East Fl.Advocate, Jacksonville, East Fl., May 12, 1840.)

1840 Alachua Co., Ga. Census, John B. Standly household consisted of;2 males 20-30, 1 female 15-20;

1849, Dec. 29, John B. Standley made a loan to Calvin Bryan, twoslaves were used as collateral.
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Warranty Deed>> James C. Standley to John B. Standley, Deed Bk. C, page67, Alachua Co., Fl., March 18, 1857
Consideration; In consideration of the many acts & things done bysaid paty of 2nd part for the use, benefit & behoof of him, the party ofthe 1st part during the minority of him the, the party of the 1st part,all of which is hereby acknowledged to have been received & in furtherconsideration of $5.00 DO GIVE, GRANT, BARGAIN, SELL, ALIEN, REMISE,RELEASE, CONVEY & CONFIRM unto party of the 2nd part, & to his heirs &assigns forever, all the right, title, interest, estate, claim & demandwhatsoever, both in law & equity.
Description; SW1/4 & SE1/4 and other land in Section 17, being allof said section except one 40 acre lot, in Township & South, Range 19East & other land fully decribed, among which is one parcel he states was"purchased by my Mother Zilpha Standley".
Signed; James C. Standley (seal)
See Chancery Order Bk. N, page 69
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Occupation; According to the 1860 Alachua County Tax List, John B.Standley owned 15,115 acres of land and 124 slaves. His plantation wassaid to have been in the neighborhood of Jennings Lake near the town ofTrenton in what is now Gilchrist Co., Fl. While he did own land in thatarea, it is apparent from census records that the Standley family madetheir home in the Newnansville area. A description from family papers ofElaine Campbell: "San Felasco Laurel Hill, as Standley called hisplantation, consisted of 800 acres purchased from Francis R. Sanchez in1853 and 160 acres which he claimed as a soldier of the Indian War. Atthe present time, a General Electric plant occupies part of the oldplantation on Road 441 and is across the road from the site where thehome was located.

When John B. Standley died, he left a very large estate consisting ofpersonal property & lands in Alachua Co., Fl. There was little or noclaims, or debts against the estate, all of which were promptly paid &discharged out of the assetts of his estate.
John B. Standley 11 had the following land patents;
Issue Date Aug. 4, 1845>>Doc. #1BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0350_.050>>160.06 acres,Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Aug. 4, 1845>>Doc. #2BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #FL0350_.051>> 80
acres, Fl., land office Newnansville. Issue Date May 15, 1852>>Doc.#422BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial # FL0350_.552>>240.03 acres,
Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date May 15, 1852>>Doc. #496BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0350_.594>>40 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville..
Issue Date May 15, 1852>>Doc. #405BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0350_.543>>39.96 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date May 15, 1852>>Doc. #428BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0350_.555>>80.03 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date May 1, 1855>>Doc. # 2779BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0380_.294>>40 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville..
Issue Date May 1, 1855>>Doc. # 2733>BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0380_.268>>40.03 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Sept. 1, 1856>>Doc. # 944>BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0380_.435>>25.35 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Feb. 19, 1857>>Doc. #4261>BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0390_.434>>314.51 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Feb. 19, 1857>>Doc. #4260>BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0390_.433>>1012.16 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Feb. 19, 1857>>Doc. #3278>BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0390_.075>>66.3 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Feb. 19, 1857>>Doc. #3579>BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0390_.177>>240.06 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Feb. 19, 1857>>Doc. #3580>BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0390_.178>>199.96 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Feb. 19, 1857>>Doc. #3587>BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0390_.182>>40 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Feb. 19, 1857>>Doc. #3638>BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0390_.205>>79.99 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Feb. 19, 1857>>Doc. #3648>BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0390_.208>>40.25 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Feb. 19, 1857>>Doc. #4036>BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0390_.335>>114.51 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Feb. 19, 1857>>Doc. #3735>BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0390_.239>>40.39 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Feb. 19, 1857>>Doc. #2326>BLM> NO S/N>>Acc/Serial #
FL0400_.080>>502.14 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Oct. 1, 1858>> Doc. #954>>BLM> NO S/N>> Acc/Serial #
FL0360_.329>>40 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date April 1, 1859>> Doc. #4566>BLM> NO S/N>> Acc/Serial #
FL0410_.367>>42.79 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date April 1, 1859>> Doc. #3734>BLM> NO S/N>> Acc/Serial #
FL0410_.078>>165.3 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date June 1, 1859>> Doc. #4642>BLM> NO S/N>> Acc/Serial #
FL0410_.404>>39.98 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date June 1, 1859>> Doc. #4641>BLM> NO S/N>> Acc/Serial #
FL0410_.403>>408.87 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date June 1, 1859>> Doc. #4571>BLM> NO S/N>> Acc/Serial #
FL0410_.370>>40.5 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Dec. 7, 1859>> Doc. #4890>BLM> NO S/N>> Acc/Serial #
FL0420_.108>>41.84 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Aug. 1, 1860>> Doc. #4640>BLM> NO S/N>> Acc/Serial #
FL0420_.159>>367.13 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.
Issue Date Aug. 15, 1861>> Doc. #4603>BLM> NO S/N> Acc/Serial #
FL0420_.446>>119.92 acres, Fl., land office Newnansville.

John B. Standley died Jan. 1860 Aug. 1, 1860 4640BLM FL0420_.159367.13 FL. Newnansville
Aug. 15, 1861 4603BLM FL0420_.446 119.92 Fl. Newnansville

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From probate file of Francis R. Sanchez, Alachua, Co., Fl.
Received Newnansville March 20th 1841 of John B. Standley seven hundredand sixty dollars in full for the tract of Land known as the Tynes placeon the Wacasasa and I do obligate myself to give the said Standley Legaltitles for the same so soon as I obtain patents from the Government forthe same given under my hand this 20th day of March 1841
Signed in the |
presence of | Francis R. Sanchez
Test- |
W. D. Branch
A. B. Sanchez
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Territory of Florida
Columbia County Know all men by these presents that I Slyvanus Ellishath this day for and in consideration of the sum of eight hundredDollars the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge to me in hand paid,have bargained and sold and do by these presents bargain and sell, untoJohn Standley of the Territory and County Aforesaid, all my right andtitle to my improvements situated on the South West part of Newnansvilleconsisting of a Dwelling House, Kitchen, and two outhouses, lot andStables and furniture appertaining thereto, for which I bind myself myheirs and executors, administrators and assigns, to the said Standley hisheirs executors and assigns, against the claim or claims, of any otherperson or persons whatsoever in fee simple, whereunto I have set my handand seal this 19th February 1834
Test S. Ellis (L.S.)
S.B. Fitzpatrick
Jesse Carter
Recorded this 28th March 1834
***Roberts D.C. C.C.C.
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The IGI lists Laura Stanley as the daughter of John B. Stanley andPenelope Barrow. She had an estate probated between 1892 and 1895 inAlachua County, FL. Laura L. Dell died intestate. Excerpts andinformation from Alachua County records:
To the Hon. H. G. Mason, County Judge.
We the undersigned appraisers of the Estate of Laura L. Dell, deceased,beg leave to report the following schedule of the Real property of saidestate, to wit:
One tract of land on the Suwannee river, of five hundred acres, more orless, one half interest, at 2.00 -- 500.00
One tract of land near Hague station viz: Plantation known as J. B.Standley or Buck Hill plantation, containing twentyone hundred and fortyacres, at 5.00 ---- 10,700
One house and lot in East Gainesville bought from Ida E. Burnett and S.J. Burnett, at 4,000.00
One house and lot in East Gainesville bought from Sarah R. Barnes and L.A. Barnes, at 1,000.00
One store house in Gainesville bought from G. W. Terrell, at 2,500.00
We further report to your Honor that we find no personal propertybelonging to said estate; all of which is respectfully submitted thisApril 1st A.D. 1895.
John B. Dell, Administrator
Solomon Warren; W. H. Davis; W. S. Campbell, Appraisers.

Laura L. Dell died leaving heirs and legal representatives surviving,to wit: Husband and Children, viz: John B. Dell (husband); Charles M.Dell, a son; Allie Lartigue nee Dell, a daughter; James B. Dell, a son;Bessie Dell, a daughter; Eliza B. Dell, a daughter; and J. Bloxham Dell,a son.
Laura Standley Dell appeared on the census 1850 and 1860 in AlachuaCounty, FL. She was buried 1893 and 1914 in Dell Cemetery - EvergreenCemetery. Laura L. Dell was buried in the Dell Cemetery on property nowowned by the Wershow family near Newnansville. When John B. Dell died in1914, Allie Dell Lartigue had her mother and twin infant brothersreburied with John B. Dell in the Evergreen Cemetery in Gainesville.Laura L. Dell shares a four-sided white marble marker with her husbandand twin sons. Her inscription reads: Laura L. Wife of John B. DellBorn Nov. 28, 1844 Died Dec. 31, 1892
A poem is inscribed at the base which reads:
A precious one is gone.
A voice we loved is stilled.
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled. Documentation pertaining to theadministration of the estate of John B. Standley II provides a rareglimpse into the life of his widow and children during the year followinghis death. The following extracts are from Alachua County, Florida,ancient records files.

In May/June, 1860, Penelope Standley and her daughter, Laura,accompanied by Samuel R. Pyles, co-administrator of the J. B. Standleyestate, traveled to Savannah, Georgia. Purchases made during their stayappear to include a wedding trousseau for Laura.

25 May 1860: Purchased from Henry Lathrop & Co., Savannah, by Miss L.L. Standley

13 yds Black Silk $ 21.13
2 ___ Linen .37
5 ___ Silk .15
1 Black Parasol 3.50
1 pr. Kid Gloves 1.00
1 Fan 1.50
18 yds Purple Silk 18.00
16 yds White Fig. Silk 36.00
16 yds Poplin 16.00
1 Robe Dress 21.00
1 Lace Set 12.00
1 Muslin Set 7.00
1 Pique Set 1.00
1 Pique Set 1.00
1 Cambric Set 2.50
1 Embroidered Handkerchief 9.00
1 Embroidered Handkerchief 1.00
1 CS 1.50
6 CS 4.50
1 Black Lace Veil 2.50
1 Bolt ribbons .50
1 Bold ribbons 1.25
10 yds Muslin 5.00
12 yds Plaid Nainsook 4.50
1 Linen Duster 3.50
1 Collar 1.12
1 Embroidered Skirt/Shirt 8.50
4 yds Cambric Flouncing 7.00
1 Parasol 5.50
1 Ivory Fan 4.00
2 pr. Kid Gauntlets 4.50
1 pr. Kid Gloves 1.00
1 Bolt ribbons 1.00
14 yds Calico 1.75
12 yds Calico 1.50
13 yds Cambric 4.57
11 yds Muslin 5.50
21 yds Blk Shirting 3.93
2 pr. Silk Hose 3.00
½ doz. Lisle thread Hose 2.75
6 Mourning Handkerchiefs 6.00
2 pr. Blk raw silk hose 3.50
Pillow case cotton 8.55

Total purchases $ 249.62, paid by S. R. Pyles, Executor.

26 May 1860, Purchased by Miss Stanley from Miss Gardner:

White Crape Bonnet $ 9.00
Dark Neopolitan Bnt 7.00
Bridal Wreath & Vail 11.00

Recd payment D. S. Gardner for E. Robinson, Savannah.

11 June 1860, Purchased by Miss L. Stanley from Miss J. Smith, Millinerand Dress-Maker, Savannah:

Making black silk dress $ 5.00
4-1/2 Trimming 2.81
16 Black Tassels 1.87
Linings and Trimmings 3.61
6-1/2 yds Black Braid 1.50
Tufts .25
Purple Silk _____ 28.00
White Illusion Cape 3.50
Making Flounced Dress 7.00
6-1/2 yds Trimming & Lace 2.91
3-1/2 Cord .68
Linings and Trimmings 9.75
6 _____ 1.00

Total $ 60.87; payment received by Jane Smith

11 June 1860; Purchased by Miss Laura Standley from Miss Jane J. Smith,Savannah:

2 pr. Corsets $ 3.50
1 Black Crape Collar .75
1 Handkerchief 1.00
Making 1flounced Dress & Cape 7.00
6 yds Trimming 1.60
7 doz drop buttons 1.75
Lining & Trimming 3.00
Making White Wrapper 3.00
Needle work & Trimming 4.50
Making Blk Silk Dress & Cape 7.00
12 yds Trimming 3.00
2 yds Black Fringe 1.00
5-1/2 yds Black Fringe 1.70
Lining and Trimming 3.00
Black Silk Rosetts 1.60
Making Silk Morning Robe 5.50
Lining & Trimming 3.75
3 doz yds Black Lace 2.75
4 doz yds Black Velvet 1.50
1 doz yds Black Velvet .50
3 doz Street Buckets(?) 1.50
.50
Making Travelling Dress & ___ 7.00
19 yds Black Trimming 3.00
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