Different spellings of the family name:
Neatherlin
Neatherland
Netherlin
NetherlandResearch needed, no known connection:
Library of Congress, subject "Mississippi--genealogy".
The following entry was found in the "PREM" (pre-1968) and "LOCI" (post-1968) files.89-90791: Netherland, Carl W. (Carl William), 1931- Netherland-Neatherlin- Netherlin footprints, 1760-1989 / Winnsboro, La. (P.O. Box 521, Winnsboro 71295) : C.W. Netherland, c1989. 467 p. : ill. ; 29 cm. LC CALL NUMBER: CS71.N494 1989
James' niece Elizabeth (through his brother John Netherland Sr.) married General Littleberry Mosby.
I believe much more research is needed for this couple because the dates are so far apart. Anyone with better information, please contact. BJF
Note: Some believe two brothers emigated from Holland. The brothers drifted apart and the spelling of the name changed over time.
Note, one source stated: James Sr. and his wife Mary Tinsley (Tinley) lived in Holland during the 1700s. After a dispute with his family, James Sr. changed his last name to Leatherlin. After James Sr.'s death, the children changed their name back to Neatherlin.
Note: Weak link.
November 14, 1793 James bought land from his mother.
On February 8, 1800, he bought 150 acres of land for $300 from Marlberry & Sarah Morris in Richmond County, Georgia.
March 20, 1832 he wrote his will. [Betty Jean Leigh has copy of will & purchase of land].
Research needed, no known connection:
1832 Cherokee County Georgia Land Lottery 18th District 1st Section, Cherokee
111 James Tinsley's ors., 124th, Richmond
William's family moved from Georgia to Mississippi Territory in 1802.
William Leatherlin/Neatherlin, moved west to Mississippi/Louisiana and later continued west settling primarily in Texas, New Mexico and California.
"History of New Mexico, Volume 2," April 1997, Roswell New Mexico Library, "Neatherlin Family Genealogy 180" by JA Neatherlin, June 1973.
In 1802 William Neatherlin and his wife Rachel Fenner emigrated from Holland, port of entry unknown [based on the date Soloman Neatherlin came to America]. In 1802 the Napoleonic War stopped for a regrouping of the forces - the war resumed the following year.
Grant #111, listed Grassroots of America, Ref. American State Papers #2:245
In January 1804, William Neatherlin was awarded a land grant by Settlement on the waters of Beaver Creek. He sold 100 acres of land for 20 pounds sterling to Thomas Walker in Richmond County, Georgia.On July 4, 1807, William received a grant of 160 acres in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana.
From September 4, 1813, William served as church treasurer from until his death in September 1815.
Family story: Legend has it that the family came from Holland but no confirming data has been found. A believable story circulates that the name was originally Leatherlin and he was a bondservant from England. He worked and attended church in MA and when his time was up, he changed his name and moved away. This is a matter of record, what is not yet proven is that he was our ancestor.
Another family legend is that Lewis Soloman and his brother John are not the natural children of William and Rachel but are nephews or friends raised by them.
There is controversy over the correct spelling of the family name. The family Bible of Sarah Elizabeth Neatherlin Vickers spells it as Neatherlin, as does her sister, Mary Jane Neatherlin Vickers. It is also known that their brother, James Mabry Neatherlin, decided on their own to change the name to Netherland.
Another birth place: Virginia.
Another death place: TexasRachel was baptized on July 3, 1813 Ebenezer Baptist Church. On October 28, 1815, Rachel received a letter of dismissal from the church when she moved to the Fair River area of Lincoln County, Mississippi to live with son Levi.
James was a religious man. Much of the information about him was obtained from church minute books. He, like his father, was a member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church before transferring by experience to Zion Hill Baptist Church, both located in Amite County, Mississippi.
In 1820 he was living in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. James and Elizabeth were charter members of the Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church of Christ, formed on August 17, 1839. [In the 1940's it became a full-time church and is know as the Mount Vernon Baptish Church today.]
In the 1830's they moved to Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
1830 Federal Census for Ouachita Parish, Louisiana the following entry is on Page 4, Sheet 179, Line 16:
James Neatherland
2 males 0-5 years old
1 male 5-10 years old
1 male 15-20 years old
1 male 40-50 years old
1 female 0-5 years old
1 female 5-10 years old
1 female 10-15 years old
1 female 15-20 years old
1 female 40-50 years old
1 female slave 36-55 years old No estate records have been located, however, it is assumed that he died before 1840 when Elizabeth became listed as Head of Household in the 1840 Federal Census. According to the census, they had eight children.
1850 Federal Census for Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, Ward 10, page 251 (501). Enumerated on October 10, 1850.
Line Dwelling Family Name Age Sex Value Occupation Born #11 #12
13 211 218 John Landrum 42 male 2080 farmer NC
14 211 218 Dieacey? Landrum 30 female LA X
19 211 218 Elizabeth [Nettles] Neatherlin 60 female SC
Possibly born in Rapides or Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
1830 Federal Census for Ouachita Parish, Louisiana has the following entry:
Benjamin Landrum on Page 2, Sheet 177, line 6
1 male 20-30 years old
1 male 40-50 years old
1 female 10-15 years old
1 female 40-50 years old
Benjamin Landrum would have been born between 1780 - 1790.This is a weak link to his parents. More research is needed to establish the parentage of this Bejamin Landrum.
Another source claims this Benjamin Landrum is the son of Jehu Landrum. Jehu fought in the American Revolutionary War. No further information is available.
DAR Patriot Index, Centenniel Edition, Part II -1994. Landrum:
James: b 1762 VA d 1-15-1840 TN m Mary Clark Alford Pvt VA; Pnsr WPNS
Jehu: b c 1730 SC d c 1779 SC m-? SOl SC
Thomas: b c1730 VA d 3-7-1814 GA m-Mary---- PS VA
Thomas: b c1744 VA d p 33-16-1840 VA m Dorothy Alcock; Pvt VA
Thomas: b 1750 VA d 1832 KY m Mrs Margaret Herndon Miller; Pvt VA PNSR
Thomas: b 10-6-1759 VA d 1832/33 GA m Nancy Bell Pvt VA
Young: b c 1740 d p 9-19-1796 m Patsy ---- Capt VA
Zachariah:b c 1762 GA d 7-19-1833 SA m Letitia--- Pvt GA Abreviations:
PNSR soldier pentioned: WPNS-Widow pentioned SOL-Soldier, no details known, p-after, post,PS-patriotic service,Pvt-private,Capt-Captain SC South Carolina, VA-Virginia, GA-Georgia, SA-Spanish America Marilyn H Moore.Research needed:
Willliamsburg County, SOUTH CAROLINA: 1850 Census
LANDRIM 136B
LANDRUM 137BResearch needed, no known connection, possible descendent:
1880 United States Census for Precinct 5, Austin, Texas, Family History Library Film 1255289, NA Film Number T9-1289, Page Number 472A
Name Relation Marital Gender Race Age Birth Occupation Father MotherB L LANDRUM Self M Male W 61 SC Physician NC SC
Phoebe LANDRUM Wife M Female W 32 NC Keeping House NC NC
Joseph LANDRUM Son S Male W 15 AL Working In Garden SC SC
Ella LANDRUM Dau S Female W 21 AL At Home SC SC
Charles LANDRUM Son S Male W 3M TX SC NC