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     Andrew Jackson Halliburton, son of Charles Augustus Halliburton and Jerusha HUMPHREYS, was born on 27 September 1814 in Humphreys County, Tennessee. He was also known as Andrew Jackson Brown.

His father died on 6 March 1815 in Haywood County, Tennessee. Andrew was only an infant. After the death of his father in the war and Jerusha's remarriage he stayed on in Tennessee with his Halliburton relatives when the others moved on to Alabama. He became a prominent citizen and something of a Halliburton family historian. There is a very interesting letter from him in the Halliburton family history where he talks about his mother's death in Texas and mentions Asa and Asa's first marriage to a Halliburton cousin also.^1,2

Andrew Jackson Halliburton died on 30 April 1894 in Haywood County, Tennessee, at age 79.

     Joseph Sherwood Reynolds was born on 11 January 1716 in New Kent County, Virginia.

Joseph married Ann Bledsoe circa 1741 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.

Joseph Sherwood Reynolds died on 14 January 1777 in Johnston County, North Carolina, at age 61.

     David Halliburton Sr. was born in 1728 in Scotland.

David married Amey Humphreys, daughter of John Humphreys I and Mary White, in 1752 in Virginia.

David Halliburton Sr. died in 1767 in North Carolina.

David Halliburton Sr. Halliburton Surname

The Halliburton name is Scottish in origin. The earliest known Halliburton ancestor was a man named Tructe the Saxon. He was an Englishman who came to Scotland during the rein of King Malcolm III (1058-1093). Eventually, his descendants adopted the use of what is now the Halliburton surname. The surname was derived from the name of the family estate, which was originally called Burton. The name Burton was derived from Norse words bur (storehouse) and dun (fort or castle). Eventually, a chapel was built on the estate and the word Haly (holy) was added to the name of the estate and the family surname.

The Halliburton line was based for hundreds of years in Berwickshire in southeast Scotland, near the border with England. Although we have yet to find any proof which directly connects our American family to their Scottish ancestors, our presumed ancestor George Haliburton lived in the village of Dryburgh in 1625.

1st Generation:

David Halliburton was born circa 1727 in Scotland 1. He died in 1767 in Orange Co., North Carolina

We do not know the identities of David's parents. All we know is that David had at least two brothers - Thomas and William - who came to America with him in about 1746. The surviving story is that they were forced to flee their homeland in Scotland because of their adherence Prince Charles (the "Young Pretender) and their involvement in the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745. The 1959 Genealogical History of the Halliburton Family indicates that the brothers were descendants of George Halliburton (son of John Haliburton and Barbara Bruce) who was a minor in 1625. The inference that we are descended from George Haliburton is based on a letter written in 1899 by a descendant, Walter S. Merriman. The letter actually indicates that we descend from John and Barbara Halliburton, rather than through any particular child. Since we only yet know of a son named George, it is assumed he is our ancestor - but there could have been other children. The only other information in the book is that the name of the brothers' father may have been Thomas.
In the year 1746, David came to the American colonies, possibly as a student. He immediately came to Virginia and settled on a farm in Mecklenburg County. It was there, circa 1752, that he married Amey Humphreys. Together they had 6 children: David (see next generation), John, Charles, William, Thomas, and Margaret.

In about 1760, David moved his family to Orange County, North Carolina. David died there sometime in the year 1767 (he wrote his will on January 3, 1767 and it was proved in court in August 1767). Afterwards, David's widow remarried to James Jones.

David married Amey Humphreys in about 1752 in Virginia 1. She was born circa 1735 in Virginia and died about 1790 in Caswell Co., North Carolina

Probable Father: John Humphreys
Probable Mother: Mary White

They had the following children:

1David Halliburton2John Halliburton was born circa 1755 in Mecklenburg Co., Virginia 1. He died in September 1843 1.3Charles Halliburton was born circa 1758 in Mecklenburg Co., Virginia 1. He died in 1797 1.4William Halliburton was born in 1760 in Mecklenburg Co., Virginia 1. He died on June 25, 1847 1.5Thomas Halliburton was born in 1763 in Orange Co., North Carolina 1. He died in June 1843 1.6Margaret Halliburton was born in 1767 in Orange Co., North Carolina.

     Amey Humphreys, daughter of John Humphreys I and Mary White, was born in 1735.

Amey married David Halliburton Sr. in 1752 in Virginia.

Amey Humphreys died in 1788 in Orange County, North Carolina.

     John Humphreys I was born in 1690 in Surry County, Virginia.

John married Mary White on 28 August 1729 in Virginia.

John Humphreys I died on 19 April 1738 in St. Andrews Parish, Brunswick County, Virginia.

     John HUMPHREYS II, son of John Humphreys I and Mary White, was born in 1722 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia.

John married Monica Maurlein Halliburton in 1754 in Christchurch, Middlesex County, Virginia.

John HUMPHREYS II died in 1801 in Person County, North Carolina.

     Monica Maurlein Halliburton was born in 1725 in Týncany, Central Bohemia, Czech Republix.

Monica married John HUMPHREYS II, son of John Humphreys I and Mary White, in 1754 in Christchurch, Middlesex County, Virginia.

Monica Maurlein Halliburton died in 1780 in Person County, North Carolina.

     Newton C. BROWN, son of John Jackson BROWN and Sarah Caroline Harkey, was born on 28 November 1849 in Yell County, Arkansas.

Newton C. BROWN appeared in a newspaper article 1 September 1893 in the San Saba News, published in San Saba, Texas. He posted an advertisement: N. C. Brown, Land, Live Stock and Collecting Agent, Richland Springs, Tesas.

Newton C. BROWN died on 15 May 1945 in Richland Springs, San Saba County, Texas, at age 95.

     John Holloway Halliburton Sr., son of David Halliburton Jr. and Lucy Reynolds, was born on 4 March 1774 in Wake County, North Carolina.

John married Mary Humphreys in 1792 in Wake County, North Carolina.

John Holloway Halliburton Sr. died on 21 August 1847 in Haywood County, Tennessee, at age 73.

     Misha Lee BROWN, daughter of Asa Madison BROWN and Sarah Frances Price, was born in 1884 in Texas.¹

Misha Lee BROWN died on 19 October 1933 in California.¹ She was buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California.¹

     David A. Sperry was born circa 1856 in Illinois.

David married Nancy Martin circa 1878 in Texas.

David A. Sperry died on 6 November 1879.

     Barbara A. Burney was born on 18 March 1875 in Williamson County, Texas.¹

Barbara married Asa Madison BROWN Jr., son of Asa Madison BROWN and Emily Catherine Rottenberry, on 15 April 1894 in Lampasas County, Texas. She was the daughter of W.A.Burney and Mary Williams.²

Barbara A. Burney died on 19 October 1947 in Lampasas County, Texas, at age 72.¹ She was buried in Senterfitt Cemetery, Lometa, Lampasas County, Texas.³

     Martha M. BROWN, daughter of Edmund BROWN Jr. and Appy Barfield, was born in April 1825 in South Carolina.

She was probably the female age 5 to 9 listed in the household of her father, Edmund BROWN Jr., in the 1830 Federal Census of Bibb County, Alabama.¹

She was probably the female age 10 to 15 listed in the household of her father, Edmund BROWN Jr., in the 1840 Federal Census of Bibb County, Alabama.²

Martha married James John Robinson circa 1852 in Mississippi.

Martha M. BROWN and James John Robinson appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 19 September 1860 in Starkville, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. The household was listed as John Robertson, a 35-year-old farmer born in South Carolina; Martha Robertson, 24, born Mississippi; and children: Amanda,19 [9?], Dicie, 4; Mary, 3; and Nancy, 6/12, all born Mississippi. Also in the household was Willis H. Nichols. 24, born North Carolina, with real estate $800 and personal estate $320.

Martha M. BROWN and James John Robinson appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 26 August 1870 in Whitefield, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. The household was listed as James J. Robinson, a 50-year-old farmer, born Alabama; Martha Robinson, 47, keeping house, born Mississippi; Amanda Robinson, 18; Dicy Robinson, 14; Nancy Robinson, 11; Magga Robinson, 9, Witt/Mitt Robinson, female, age 5; Rebecca Robinson, 3; William Robinson, 1; and Jeff Roach, 9, all the children born in Mississippi. Also in the household was Edward/Edmond Brown, 80 years old, born South Carolina, $374 personal estate/.

Martha M. BROWN and James John Robinson appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 24 June 1880 in Civil District 4, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. The household was listed as John Robinson, a 60-year-old farmer, born Alabama, parents born Georgia; wife Martha Robinson, 54, keeping house, born Mississippi, father born South Carolina; daughter Nancy Robinson, 18; daughter Martha, 15; daughter Lula, 14; daughter Rebecca, 12; son Edward, 10, works on farm; and son Thomas, 7. All of the children were born in Mississippi and their father born Alabama and mother born Mississippi.

Martha M. BROWN appeared on a census, enumerated 9 June 1900, in the household of her son William Edward Robinson in Beat 4, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. She was recorded as Edward's mother, Martha M. Robinson, age 75, born April 1825 in Mississippi. She was a widow and mother of 7, all living. Her parents were both born in Mississippi.

     James John Robinson was born circa 1820 in Alabama.

James married Martha M. BROWN, daughter of Edmund BROWN Jr. and Appy Barfield, circa 1852 in Mississippi.

James John Robinson and Martha M. BROWN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 19 September 1860 in Starkville, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. The household was listed as John Robertson, a 35-year-old farmer born in South Carolina; Martha Robertson, 24, born Mississippi; and children: Amanda,19 [9?], Dicie, 4; Mary, 3; and Nancy, 6/12, all born Mississippi. Also in the household was Willis H. Nichols. 24, born North Carolina, with real estate $800 and personal estate $320.

James John Robinson and Martha M. BROWN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 26 August 1870 in Whitefield, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. The household was listed as James J. Robinson, a 50-year-old farmer, born Alabama; Martha Robinson, 47, keeping house, born Mississippi; Amanda Robinson, 18; Dicy Robinson, 14; Nancy Robinson, 11; Magga Robinson, 9, Witt/Mitt Robinson, female, age 5; Rebecca Robinson, 3; William Robinson, 1; and Jeff Roach, 9, all the children born in Mississippi. Also in the household was Edward/Edmond Brown, 80 years old, born South Carolina, $374 personal estate/.

James John Robinson and Martha M. BROWN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 24 June 1880 in Civil District 4, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. The household was listed as John Robinson, a 60-year-old farmer, born Alabama, parents born Georgia; wife Martha Robinson, 54, keeping house, born Mississippi, father born South Carolina; daughter Nancy Robinson, 18; daughter Martha, 15; daughter Lula, 14; daughter Rebecca, 12; son Edward, 10, works on farm; and son Thomas, 7. All of the children were born in Mississippi and their father born Alabama and mother born Mississippi.

James John Robinson died before 1900.

     Amanda Robinson, daughter of James John Robinson and Martha M. BROWN, was born in 1853 in Mississippi.

Amanda Robinson appeared on a census, enumerated 19 September 1860, in the household of her parents James John Robinson and Martha M. BROWN in Starkville, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. She was recorded as Amanda Robertson, age 19, born Mississippi. I beleve this should have been age 9.

Amanda Robinson appeared on a census, enumerated 26 August 1870, in the household of her parents James John Robinson and Martha M. BROWN in Whitefield, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. She was recorded as Amanda Robinson, age 18, born Mississippi.

     Dicey Robinson, daughter of James John Robinson and Martha M. BROWN, was born in 1858 in Mississippi.

Dicey Robinson appeared on a census, enumerated 19 September 1860, in the household of her parents James John Robinson and Martha M. BROWN in Starkville, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. She was recorded as Dicie Robertson, age 4, born Mississippi.

Dicey Robinson appeared on a census, enumerated 26 August 1870, in the household of her parents James John Robinson and Martha M. BROWN in Whitefield, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. She was recorded as Dicy Robinson, age 14, born Mississippi.

Dicey married first Patrick McGinnis circa 1875 in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.

Dicey Robinson and Patrick McGinnis appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 24 June 1880 in Civil District 4, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. The household was listed as Patrick McGinnis, a 26-year-old laborer, born in Ireland; his wife, Dicey McGinnis, age 23, keeping house, born in Mississippi; and their son, Tuddler McGinnis, age 4, born in Mississippi.

Dicey married second Silas W. McClellan on 6 December 1882 in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.¹

Dicey Robinson died in 1948 in Mississippi. She was buried in Craig Springs Cemetery, Craig Springs, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.²