Tunstall - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Charlotte A Tunstall of Warehouse Point Connecticut

famtunstall1 — 2009-11-04 07:59:39Z

Debra,

Sorry it took so long, but I just found your original message regarding Charlotte Tunstall. I am also a third cousin of Linda Temple of Orange,MA that replied in 2001.

You are welcome to e-mail me and I can give you all the information that I have on your Ggrandmother.

Gerry Tunstall Tualatin, OR

Re: Tunstall family, Essex Co, NY

dcmischenko — 2009-10-17 00:36:02Z

Charles Ivy Smith was my great grandfather.

My grandmother was Mary Ellen Smith she was born in Mineville, NY., and who married my grandfather John James Gregory.

Mary Elles Smith's mother was Mae Tangstill
who married Charles (Ives?) Smith

I do have a descendency chart somewhere on one of my sticks I will try to find it for you and send it to you. Do you have an email other than here I can email it to. You can email me at dcmischenko@yahoo.com this is my regularemail I keep just for genealogy, I had it for years, and will always keep it. When you email me I will give you my phone number then.

Deborah (Gregory) Mischenko

Re: Tunstall family, Essex Co, NY

CharlesWillis64 — 2009-10-16 20:36:56Z

Was George E. Smith the father of Charles (Ivy) Ivanhoe Smith? Are you related to the Smith Family of Moriah/Mineville, NY?

Tunstalls of Bradford

eat1990au — 2009-10-12 02:56:07Z

I am looking for any information about my family past in the UK. I know that Francis Tunstall sailed to Melbourne, Australia in 1857 and his father was Thomas Tunstall and his mother was Mary Wood. He was recorded in the 1851 census in Bradford as a machine comb maker. any information about where the family came from before then would be great.

Re: Tunstall family, Essex Co, NY

CharlesWillis64 — 2009-09-29 00:33:17Z

Linda
I was talking today to my wife's ex-step father-in-law. He knows that I have done genealogy before and asked if I could find his grandfather's father. My subscription to Ancestry. com has run out. So I hope you can help me. His name is Charles Smith. His father was Clyde Smith and his grandfather was Charles (Ivy) Ivanhoe Smith. He was hoping I could come up with his great grandfather's name. I found you on rootsweb where I see your mother was about the same generation as our Charles. Do you know the name of the great grandfather.
Charley

Re: Tunstall family, Essex Co, NY

dcmischenko — 2009-09-09 20:05:53Z

If you have any birth/death dates for him. I can possible find him for you.

Debbie

Re: Tunstall family, Essex Co, NY

dcmischenko — 2009-09-09 19:58:09Z

Yes Charles Ive Smith marries An May Tunstall.

Richard Tunstall will - 1829

mw4au — 2009-09-09 19:27:43Z

Madison County, Kentucky Wills
Book E pp.28-29 LDS film#183268

In the name of the Lord Amen I Richard Tunstall Jr. of Madison County Kentucky being in decline of health do make and declare this instrument of writing to be my last will and testament. In the first place I wish all my debts paid. As to the distribution of my estate I will and devise unto my brother Humphrey Tunstall one hundred acres of land I purchased from Joseph Embry which land adjoins the Barns tract of my farm. Also I will and devise to my said brother the whole of the Tract of land whereon my father now lives for which I now hold a deed. The land hereby devised to go to the said Humphrey Tunstall and his heirs forever. I will and devise to John Newland and Humphrey Jones Junr. and their heirs forever all the Tract of land on which I live in Madison County with its appurtenances (except one hundred acres willed to Humphrey Tunstall and described in the devise to him) which land is to be held in Trust and for the Sole use of my sister Elizabeth South for and during her natural life and no longer and after her death in trust for the use of such of her children as shall be then living and the children of such of her children as shall then be dead only to have as much of their parents portion would have been, had they lived until my sisters death but said Trustees to hold said lands in Trust for the children of my sister aforesaid and such of her grandchildren whose parents shall die before my said sister during the natural lives of said children and no longer and after their deaths respectively the portion that each may hold as aforesaid -- as to go to his or her children forever. I will and require that my Executors pay the following special Legacees towit Richard T Newland son of John Newland one hundred dollars, Francis Ballingal daughter of David Ballingal one hundred dollars, Richard T Jones son of Humphrey Jones one hundred dollars. I will and require that my four young negroes Christopher, Squire, Sam and Millie remain in the service of my Executors until they each arrives to the age of twenty seven and then to be free and at the end of twelve months from and after my death I will and require that my negro named Jack shall be free. I wish William Berry to be on my farm and attend to business until the fall 1830 and be well paid for his service. I will and require that in the latter end of next year my Executors sell at public sale all my slaves that are not to be free by this will and all my personal estate to be sold at the same time on such credit as they may think best. My negro man Harry to choose his master at his value. I wish such articles of property as may be liable to receive injury to be sold whenever my Executors may think best after my death. I wish my father to be furnished with such necessaries as will keep him comfortable and all the balance of my Estate either in possession or coming to me in any way whatever after complying with the provisions of this will and paying my Executors for their services, I will and require shall be equally divided between my brother Humphrey Tunstall and Humphrey Jones Jr. to be held for their use forever. I do hereby constitute and appoint my friends John Newland and Humphrey Jones Junr. my executors to this my last will and testament and do hereby vest them with full power to convey land and do every act and thing complying with my contracts and every other act and thing necessary to carry this will into effect to which I have set my hand and seal November the fourteenth day 1829. I further will and require that my Executors pay each of the children of William and Elizabeth Hill deceased one hundred dollars out of the sales of my property and the balance to be disposed of as above directed, to which I have set my hand and seal the date above.
Richard Tunstall Junr. {his mark} {seal}
Test. Humphrey Jones
Jack Wilson, Isaac Wilson

Kentucky Madison County Sct.
At a County Court held for Madison County on the 7th day of December 1829 this instrument of writing was produced in open court and proven to be the last will and testament of Richard Tunstall decd. by the oaths of Humphrey Jones Sr. and Jacob Wilson both subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and the same has been duly Recorded in my office.
Atteste David Irvine CMCC

Richard Tunstall will - Madison County, KY 1830

mw4au — 2009-09-09 17:28:32Z

Madison County, Kentucky Wills
Book E pp.133-134 LDS film#183268

In the name of God Amen, I Richard Tunstall of the Madison County and State of Kentucky being weak in body but of Sound mind and disposing memory, for which, I thank God and calling to mind the uncertainty of human life and being desirous to dispose of all such worldly estate as it has pleased God to bless me with I give and bequeath the same in manner following that is to say.
1st I give my soul to God. Item I desire that so much of my personal estate should be sold after my decease as will be sufficient to discharge all my debts and funeral expences.
I desire that my wife Sina so long as she lives or during her widowhood should have all of my lands except fifty acres on the upper end of my Tract of land to run as follows, Beginning at the upper end of Richard Lambs field and to run up the branch so as to include fifty acres which I wish Alsa Lewis to have so long as she living or during her widowhood. I further wish my wife to have all of my household and kitchen furniture Stock and farming utensils so long as she lives or during her widowhood except that that I hereafter name.
I give my rifle gun to Rowland Lewis and my watch to Thomas South son of Elizabeth South. I also wish my wife to keep my nego man named Brister in her possession so long as she lives or remains a widow and afterwards it is my wish that Brister shall be free, and it is also my wish that he the said Brister shall have ten acres of land where Benjamin Heatherby lived to enjoy and dispose of as he may please and I also give to Brister all my blacksmith tools.
I also wish and desire that at the death of my wife or if she should marry. I then wish and desire my son Humphrey Tunstall to have all of my landed estate that I have not heretofore disposed of.
And I further wish that at the death of my wife of if she should marry. I then wish and desire that my daughter Elizabeth South should have all of my personal estate that is not heretofore disposed of.
I also wish it distinctly understood that Brister is not to be run out of the State of Kentucky, and if my wife should marry or die, it is to be understood, that Brister is to be free immediately.
It is further my wish that if Brister should die before he gets possession of the land or Blacksmith tools that it is my wish that my Son Humphrey Tunstall shall have the said ten acres of land and tools. And lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my friends William Waltz and Absolom Adams Executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other or former wills or testaments by me heretofore made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand, affixed my seal this 13th day of December 1830. Signed Sealed and published and declared as and for the last will and testament of the above named Richard Tunstall. Richard Tunstall {his mark}
In presence of us
Thomas Ross
Samuel W. Lackey,
William Watson (his mark)

Kentucky Madison Sct.
At a county court held for Madison County on Monday the 28th day of February 1831. This instrument of writing was produced in open court and proven to be the Last Will and Testament of Richard Tunstall decd. by the oaths of Thomas Ross and William Watson both witnesses thereto and ordered to be entered of record and the same has been done accordingly.
Attest David Irvine

Humphrey Tunstall will - Madison County, KY - 1849

mw4au — 2009-09-09 16:18:03Z

Madison County, Kentucky Wills
Book J pp.262-263 LDS film#183270

I Humphrey Tunstall of Madison County do hereby make my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say:
1st I desire that all the perishable part of my estate be immediately sold after my decease and out of the money arising therefrom all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid.
2nd I give to Humphrey T Hill son of Harrison Hill and Patsey his wife all of my lands in Madison County lying on the waters of Station Camp creek the same I live on to him and his heirs forever.
3d I emancipate and set free my several negroes here named, Say, Squire, Jack, Henry, Harvey, Sin, Bot, and Sara, provided they give the Madison County court good and sufficient security for their maintenance and good behaviour and if they should fail to comply with the above requisitions I give them all to Humphrey T Hill son of Harrison and Patsey Hill as slaves for life.
4th It is my will and desire after my death that my several negroes named Say, Celia, Harrison, Green, William, Miranda, Mary, Janor & Merica all Celia's children be sold to the highest bidder by my Executors and the proceeds to be equally divided amongst the infant heirs of Harrison and Patsey Hill at the time of my death.
5th I give to John W Parkes and Silas Newland two hundred dollars each out of the proceeds of my estate.
6th All the rest of my estate both real and personal of whatever nature or kind soever It may be not herein before particulary disposed of I desire may be equally divided amongst the heirs of Harrison Hill and Patsey his wife that is to say, what heirs they may have at the time of my death.
And lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my friends John W Parkes and Silas Newland Executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other or former wills or testaments by me heretofore made.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand affixed my seal this 11th day of Jany 1849.
Humphrey Tunstall
Signed, Sealed Published and
and declared as and for the last
will & testament of the above named
Humphrey Tunstall in the presence of
William Hunter, William Kindred, John Sam

Kentucky Madison County Sct.
I J.M. Shackelford clerk of the County court of said County, do certify that at a County Court held for said County on the 4th day of February 1850 this instrument of writing was produced in open court, and proven to be the last will and testament of Humphrey Tunstall decd. by the oaths of William Kindred and John Sam subscribing witnesses thereto, and ordered to be recorded as such, and the same has been done accordingly.
Att. J.M. Shackelford

Re: TUNSTALL SURNAME

mw4au — 2009-09-09 16:13:25Z

I believe Doug was referring to the State of Alabama. A branch of the Virginia Tunstalls migrated to Baldwin County, Alabama... George Brooke Tunstall arrived in present day Northwest Florida (Pensacola) about 1821 when he set up the first American newspaper in Florida, "The Floridian". He then married and became a wealthy planter in northern Baldwin County.

Building family tree

drivenkitten — 2009-08-19 00:58:08Z

My name is Aleisha Tunstall, my father is William Tunstall (he's in his mid to late 40s) and my Grandmother's name is Antionette whom both reside in Chicago. I'm trying to find the origin of my line so if anyone has any information regarding the latter please post a comment.

Re: TUNSTALL SURNAME

lholc001 — 2009-08-04 01:39:00Z

Doug,

Do you know where "Alabama" is or the name of the hunt club? Do you know which Tunstalls lived there? Thomas C. Tunstall (born about 1795), his children, and his grandchildren were all born just below Tunstall Station in a place called Black Creek. I'm wondering if "Alabama" is in Black Creek, New Kent Co. Thanks for the hint.

Re: Mary TUNSTALL

lholc001 — 2009-08-03 22:33:29Z

Hello! My Tunstall ancestors are from New Kent, VA. King and Queen County broke away from New Kent at some point. There are several books that mention the origin of the Virginia Tunstalls: The First Tunstalls in Virginia by Whit Morris, First Five Hundred Families in America, and Americans of Royal Descent by Charles H. Browning(traces from Edward I to Richard Tunstall of New Kent, Virginia). Your Mary was here extremely early. I'm almost positive she was the daughter of Edmund Tunstall (brother of aforementioned Richard Tunstall). She's mentioned in Americans of Royal Descent. I have a type-up of it at home, if you'd like a copy.

P.s. If you happen across a Thomas C. Tunstall born circa 1795 in New Kent, Virginia, please pass the info along. :-)

Re: Mary TUNSTALL

lholc001 — 2009-08-03 22:33:27Z

Tunstall - South Africa

lprassas — 2009-05-11 19:11:23Z

I am looking for Tunstalls in South Africa. My father was James Brian Tunstall (born 1927)and my grandfather, Philip Arthur Tunstall (don't know birth date or place) but have no info from before that. Can anyone help as I'm building the family tree.

Peter and Sarah Tunstall - Rainford Lancashire

liferite — 2009-04-03 11:01:42Z

Peter and Sarah are my Great x3 grandparents. I am interested in any information on them. I have Sarah listed on the 1881 census as being at Farnworth and aged 78. I estimate that Peter died between 1871 and 1891. The only child I know of was John born 18th July 1828.

Thanks, Jan

Tunstall - Brailsford/Ashourne Derbyshire

jaynetunstall — 2009-04-01 16:02:48Z

I am searching for any information on Daniel Tunstall born abt 1797 in Brailsford area of Derbyshire. He married Sarah Spencer (1796) on 13 Dec 1819 in Ashbourne. They had Mary, Samuel, William, Thomas, Ann, Daniel, John, Edward, Henry and Richard. I believe he died 1844 aged 47. Any information on him would be greatly appreciated. I am having trouble locating a birth record and also any information on his parents. Many Thanks in advance.
email : jayne.tunstall@virgin.net.

Re: My grandfather - Francis TUNSTALL - William Tunstall

2008-09-28 17:48:37Z

I have a Wm TUNSTALL bondsman for
the marriage of Catherine BALDWIN
& Kenner FOWLKES 15 Dec 1819
Warren Co NC. Was he her maternal
grandfather? Uncle? Cousin?
was said bondsmen were usually
members of the family or close
friends of the family. Your
thoughts on this matter.
Ms. Coleen Coleman

Re: My grandfather - Francis TUNSTALL - Tunstall of New York

2008-09-28 17:47:45Z

Howard please e-mail me jkeegan3@excite.com

I am from northen,ny as well!!!
Johnny

Re: My grandfather - Francis TUNSTALL - Tunstall of New York

2008-09-28 17:45:03Z

Please e-mail me at your next convenience.I am from Ny!!!

Re: My grandfather - Francis TUNSTALL - Tunstall of England

2008-09-28 17:44:18Z

Hello,There are Tunstall in my family too! I don't know his name.All I know he was my great-great grandfather. He came from England and he was 9 years old when Lincoln became president, he died when I was 9 months old and I will be 53 soon.My Mom can't remember his name,She is getting along in age. He must of had a daughter Beatrice Smith,because she is my Grandmother and she died, when my Mom was 9 years old. If any of this helps you, that's great because it could help me too. Wouldn't it be funny if we were related. If you e-mail me I will tell you more if I find out. Thanks, Linda

Re: My grandfather - Francis TUNSTALL - Johnny Tunstall

2008-09-28 17:42:38Z

I am researching my ancestors My Grandfather was a Tunstall He had a brother named Johnny Born4/4/1909 His father was Thomas Steven Tunstall born in Kennard Texas December 24 I am trying to find the year. I don't think we are related. The Tunstalls are white and came from England. Susan

My grandfather - Francis TUNSTALL

2008-09-28 17:41:52Z

My Grandfather's name was Francis Tunstall.He died when I was one month old,it;s sad,but I don't know anything about him.I am from Northern,N.Y..where nobody has ever heard of my last name.I would love to write to other Tunstall's..e-mail me
jkeegan3@excite.com
p.s not that it is a big thing,but I am white and the only Tunstalls I ever ran into are black..I personally do not care,but want to know about my name...thank you,
Johnny

TUNSTALL Family in the UK

2008-09-28 17:23:26Z

I am searching for family details and ancestors of a Thomas TUNSTALL, son of a farmer near Head of Tees (West Yorkshire) who, in 1805, married a Mary WALKER (1776- 1851), daughter of a clergyman at Kirkby Stephen, Westmoreland.
I have Thomas' descendants to date and know that he had four children : (1) Henry b 1810 at Cannock (Staffs), d 1854, m 1832 a Mary MADDOX, probably of of Pontesbury (Salop) or Welshpool (2) Elizabeth, (3) Mary (m John HEATON of Whitby), (4) Richard, b 1796 at Kirkby Stephen, who was a Coachman and married to a Mary (maiden name inknown) and (5) Walker, b 1809 at Kirkby Stephen, Carrier, married Ann (maiden name unknown), b 1807, Confectioner of Penrith, Cumberland.

Jewel Tunstall

2008-09-28 17:21:54Z

I'am looking for any information on Jewell Tunstall. She's origianlly from Mobile, Al. Her last known place of residence was Ft Worth, Texas. She had a sister named Anna Marie and two brothers named Marshall and John. If you ahve any infornation please cantact me at the following email address

GoMingoGo@yahoo.com

Re: John & Stephen TUNSTALL b. 11 Jan 1823 - Peekskill, NY > 1855 Scranton, PA - Stephen Tunstall; dau Ella Tunstall Winton

2008-09-28 17:20:42Z

"A.H. Winton, The Story of Lackawanna County (Pa.)
by Aileen Sallom Freeman
Published by FOSI, Ltd...
pg. 1...Aretus Heermans Winton..."A.H."
(A.H. was involved in elections & issues...)
pg. 223..."Christmas was fast approaching....And Stephen Tunstall, the father of Ella Tunstall Winton, had just arrived in Scranton to find out why his daughter & her family would not be visiting him in Peeckskill for Christmas. Of all the things A.H. could have paid attention to at this time, he devoted his energies to Mr. Tunstall, a very irate father-in-law.
Ella & her father arrived at A.H.'s office early, the morning after Mr. Tunstall reached Scranton. In a few short words, he expressed disgust with his daughter's in-laws & critized their handling of Walter's disapperance...
pg. 224...that boy (Walter) & the woman he ran off with. Then we're going to get my little girl divorced...
pg. 225...After Ella departed, it was time to celebrate Christmas-time to ring in the new year of 1877...."
not my family but a great book about the area & Winton family.

Re: Tunstall West Cumberland UK

2008-09-28 14:26:11Z

Hi Barbara,
If you could scan it you could send it direct to my e-mail..alantunstall@aol.com If you also have any info on your Elizabeth Tunstall that would be most welcome.
Regards
Alan

Re: Tunstall West Cumberland UK

2008-09-28 14:25:02Z

Hi Barbara,
I would be most interested in the tree if you could send it please. I have still a lot of Tunstalls to link up yet.
Regards
Alan

Re: My grandfather - Francis TUNSTALL - William Tunstall

hts54 — 2008-09-28 17:46:54Z

William Tunstall was my Great Grandfather also. I know that he had a daughter that married Ivanhoe (IVY) Smith. They had many children. I think 13-17. I have more information about them.

Re: My grandfather - Francis TUNSTALL - Tunstall of New York

hts54 — 2008-09-28 17:45:55Z

My Great Grandfather was William Tunstall. I am from Northern New York. I have info on him and his father. He died in the late 1940's at nearly 100 years of age.

Thomas Tunstall will - Franklin Co, Kentucky

mw4au — 2008-09-28 16:04:02Z

Franklin County, Kentucky Wills
Bk 1 p.66

In the name of god amen, I Thomas Tunstall of the County of Franklin and State of Kentucky do ordain, constitute, and appoint my friend Thomas Todd of the County of Woodford and State aforesaid Executor, and my wife Milly Tunstall Executrix of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made
Impremis I direct that my said Executor and Executrix will first pay all my just debts and I hereby give all my Estate both real and personal to my wife Milly Tunstall aforesaid to be by her disposse of in manner and form as she may think proper allowing my son Henry Tunstall an annuity of fifty dollars during his life payable out of my said Estate. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this seventh day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nine.

Signed sealed and
acknowledged in presence of
Richd. W. Todd
James M. Tunstall
Tunstall Cox

At a Court held for the County of Franklin at the Court house in the town of Frankfort on Monday the 18th day of June 1810.
An instrument of writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Thomas Tunstall deceased was produced in Court by Thomas Todd one of the Executors therein and proven by the oaths of Tunstall Cox and Richard W. Todd one of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.

Att.
Daniel Weisiger CFC

Edmund Tunstall will - Hopkins Co, Kentucky 1818

mw4au — 2008-09-28 16:01:00Z

The following is the will of Edmund Tunstall 1762-1818, son of Thomas Tunstall and Ruth Vicory.
_________________________________________________
Hopkins County, Kentucky
Will book 1 p.311-313

I Edmund Tunstall of the County of Hopkins and State of Kentucky being of sound mind and memory do constitute this my last will and testament.
Item First. It is my wish and desire that all my just debts be paid.
Secondly. My Executor herein after named pay unto my son William V Tunstall fifty cents and that he be kept from interfering with any part of my stock or crop on the premisce.
Thirdly. It is my desire that my Executor do sell my stock of hogs cattle and horses and hire out my negroes at twelve month credit on the first day of January. Also my crop of corn, household and kitchen furniture and plantation utensils.
Fourth. That it is my desire that my Executor do give all monies bonds, and papers that may be in there possession when they become due direct? to my sons George, Peyton and Edmund Tunstall to be divided equally between them.
Fifth. It is my desire that my three sons George Peyton and Edmund do give to my daughter Ruth a negro girl named Rhoda as I always intended she should have said girl.
Sixth. I desire my Executor do pay Mary Stewart two hundred dollars, money the said Mary have advanced to me. it is also my wish that my Executors shall pay the said Mary interest on said two hundred dollars, from this date until paid. I also give my riding mare Mantrix to the said Mary Stewart to her use forever. And lastly, I do hereby appoint William Davis and John Davis my Executors to this my will & Testament signed sealed this 29th day of August 1818.

Teste Ann Davis } Edm Tunstall â€œsealâ€
John Davis Junr, John Davis }

Hopkins County Sch. November County Court 1818
The foregoing Last will & Testament of Edmund Tunstall decd was proven by John Davis subscribing witness thereto and ordered to be certified.
Att. Sam Woodson Clk.

Hopkins Sch. Decembert County Court 1818
The foregoing last will & Testament of Edmund Tunstall deceased was fully proven by the oath of John Davis third witness thereto and ordered to be made of record.
Att. Sam Woodson Clk.

James M Tunstall will - Jefferson Co, Kentucky 1817

mw4au — 2008-09-28 15:58:49Z

Jefferson County, Kentucky
Will Book 2 p.58

In the name of God Amen.
I James M Tunstall of the Town of Louisville and State of Kentucky being of sound mind and memory yet aware of the uncertain duration of human life do make and ordain this my last will and Testament, firmly relying for salvation upon the manity? of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, I desire that my body after death be buried in a decent and Christian like manner, As to the property I may die possessed of, I will and direct that it be disposed of as follows.
1st~ I direct that my funeral expences and all my just debts be paid and that my Executors use all due diligence and take all legal measures to collect the debts that may be due to me. 2nd~ I bequeath to my brother Edmund Tunstall my mare saddle and bridle ~
3rd~ I bequeath to my brother George William Tunstall my watch.
4th~ I bequeath the residue of any property after my funeral expences and just debts have been paid and the legacies before mentioned have been distributed, to my three sisters Maria S Tunstall, Lucinda Tunstall, and Jane W Tunstall to be equally divided between them.
5th~ I will that should my Sister Maria S Tunstall die having not been married, that portion of my estate which she may have inherited, be equally divided between my Sisters Lucinda Tunstall and Jane W Tunstall~
6th~ I direct that the part of a lot of ground, number 29, which I own in the town of Jeffersonville, State of Indiana be divided equally between my three sisters above mentioned or rented out for their joint benefit as may seem best to my Executors~
7th~ I appoint my brother Thomas Tunstall and my friend Brooke Hill Executors to this my last will and testament.as witness my hand and seal this 13th day of October in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and seventeen.
Signed and sealed in presence of
John P Tunstall
Henry R Tunstall
Brooke Hill

James M Tunstall â€œsealâ€
Surgeonâ€™s Mate USN

State of Kentucky
At a County Court held for Jefferson County in the State aforesaid at the Court house in Louisville on the 16th of October 1817.
The foregoing last will and testament of James M Tunstall was produced in Court and proved by the oaths of John P Tunstall and Henry R Tunstall two of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and so recorded by me in my office as Clerk of said Court.
Test Worden Pope Clk.

Elizabeth "Betsy" Barker Tunstall will - Bertie Co, NC 1803

mw4au — 2009-01-30 19:41:52Z

This is a transcription of the will of Elizabeth "Betsy" Barker, daughter of Thomas Barker & Ferebee Savage and wife of William Tunstall.
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Bertie County, North Carolina Wills
LDS film #0018222 Bk. E pp.218-219

In the name of God Amen, I Elizabeth Tunstall of Bertie County & State of North Carolina, being sick but of perfect mind --- do make this my last will & Testament in manner & form following.
Impremit I give and bequeath unto my son Peyton R. Tunstall the land which I now hold on Roanoak river to him & heirs & assigns forever but it is my desire that my son Peyton pay to my son William Tunstall one thousand dollars in lieu of my not giving him any of the R. tract of land.
Item. I give to my son George Tunstall one negro by the name of Henry to him & his heirs & assigns.
Item. I give to my daughter Elisth. Pugh one negro girl by the name of Silva to her her heirs & assigns.
Item. I give to my daughter Lucy Williams one negro girl by the name of Melah to her her heirs & assigns.
Item. I give to my son James Tunstall the following slaves old Daniel & his wife An & their three children Miley Phebe & Penne also Rachel & her son little Harry & Nel & her son Phill them & their increase from this date to him & his heirs & assigns.
Item. I give and bequeath to my son Richd. Tunstall the following negroes Benny & his son Washington, Isaac Billy Viney & their two children Patrick & Philip and also a negro boy named Ned them & their increase from this date to him his heirs & assigns forever.
Item. I bequeath to my Grandaughter Ruth V Tunstall daughter of Edmd. Tunstall of Virginia one negro girl by the name of Anne daughter of Viney to her her heirs & assigns forever.
Item. I give and bequeath to my two sons James & Richard Tunstall all my right title interest & claim in & to a certain tract or parcel of land now in dispute between my Father's heirs D Blake B Wiggert to them their heirs & assigns forever.
Lastly I nominate & appoint my three sons Peyton James & Richard Tunstall Executors to this my last will & testament in witness whereof I have set my hand & Seal this 1st day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & three. Elisth. Tunstall {seal}

In presence of
Alexander White
Elisabeth Barnes

State of North Carolina} November Term 1803
Bertie County }

The last will & testament of Elisabeth Tunstall decd. was proved in open court by the oath of Alexander White one of the subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded.
George Gray CCC

Commentary on the parentage of Thomas Todd TUNSTALL

mw4au — 2008-09-28 15:48:28Z

COMMENTARY ON THE PARENTAGE OF THOMAS TODD TUNSTALL
(Michelle Woodham - Sept.25, 2006)

Family oral tradition states that Thomas Todd Tunstall was the son of Colonel Thomas Tunstall, Jr and Mildred Todd Tunstall. To date, there is no definitive proof that this is the case.

Thomas Tunstall, Jr. removed from Virginia to Frankfort in 1794, and as early as 1795, tax records show them in residence in Frankfort, Franklin County. His service as Clerk of the U. S. District Court in Frankfort, 1796 to 1807, is also a matter of record. He resided in Franklin County, Kentucky with his wife Mildred Todd Tunstall and son Henry Tunstall. Their wills and probate records are recorded there.

Thomas Tunstall's will is recorded June 18, 1810. He names his friend Thomas Todd (Milly's brother) as his executor and his wife Milly Tunstall as executrix. He leaves his entire estate to his wife Milly with a $50 annuity to his son Henry (who also died in 1810 before his father's will was proven.) There is no mention of any other children. It would certainly seem likely that if Thomas Todd Tunstall was indeed his son, then there would have been some mention of him.

There is an 1810 US Census entry for Mille Tunstall in Frankfort, Franklin Co, Kentucky. Enumerated are 1 female over 45 (Milly - age abt. 56), 1 female 26-44 (a niece?), 1 female 10-15, 1 male under 10. There are no census entries for a Thomas Tunstall, and he obviously is not living with Milly. In 1810, Thomas would have been about 20 years old, and should have been listed with his mother.

Mildred Todd Tunstall's will written May 25, 1831 and proven at the Franklin County Court November term 1837, leaves her entire estate to Mrs Maria K Crittenden, the widow and children of her nephew, Thomas Harris Todd, son of Justice Thomas Todd. Mildred's will mentions no children, her son Henry having already died. If there were other children, Mildred most certainly would have named them in her will, and if Henry had surviving issue, Mildred would have left her estate to them. There is nothing in either will to indicate that Thomas Todd Tunstall was a son of Thomas, Jr and Mildred Todd Tunstall.

So who were the parents of Thomas Todd Tunstall?

Whit Morris, in his "The First Tunstalls in Virginia and Some of Their Descendants" copyright 1950, The Clegg Company, San Antonio, Texas p. 26 states "...one William Tunstall married Jane Webb in Pittsylvania County, Virginia 20 July 1789, with bondsman Thomas Tunstall" (his brother?)
And on Jan. 9, 1791 William Webb wrote in a letter to his brother James Webb of Essex County "Sister Tunstall has a fine boy of 6 months old." This boy would have been born in July 1790.

There are many conflicting records concerning Thomas Todd Tunstall's date of birth.
1.His grave stone reads, "Died Nov. 7, 1862, Age 72 Years," placing his DOB as 1790.
2.Thomas Todd Tunstall's marriage to Mary Caboll, June 23, 1861, reports his age as 82 (obviously in error, probably should have been 72) placing his DOB as 1789.
3.The 1850 US Census Black River, Independence Co, Arkansas p326, reports his age as 63, placing his DOB as 1787.
4. The 1860 US Census Big Bottom, Independence Co, Arkansas p169, reports his age as 72, placing his DOB as 1788.
5.Thomas Todd Tunstall in Application for Suppl. Grant for his military service in the War of 1812, dated March 25, 1855, reported his age as 67, placing his DOB as 1788.
6.According to Ray Hunnicutt, Thomas Todd Tunstall's grandson, Watt Tunstall in an interview with Ray D Rains, October 1958, when Watt was almost 80, for an article which appeared in "Real West" July 1978, p. 22, said "Thomas Todd Tunstall was raised in Shelby County, Kentucky, where he joined Simrall's Cavalry in 1812 at age 21," placing his DOB as 1791.
7. In "Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Northeast Arkansas". Chicago, IL, USA: Goodspeed Publishers, 1889, p.23, his son David P. Tunstall said "Thomas T. Tunstall, was born in Pittsylvania County, Va., and when a boy removed with his parents to Shelby County, Ky., where he grew to mature years and learned the cabinet maker's trade, at which occupation he worked for a few years" and that he died "in November, 1863, at the age of seventy-six years". This would place his DOB as 1787. It is to be noted that in this biography, David P. Tunstall does not state who Thomas Todd Tunstall's parents were.

It is obvious why most researchers report Thomas Todd Tunstall's DOB as early as 1787. But, owing to the disparate record of his age and birth date, it is very possible he was born as late as 1790, and probable that he is the "fine boy of 6 months" written about in the letter from William to James Webb.

Thomas and Milly Todd Tunstall resided in Franklin County, Kentucky until their deaths. Whereas, all records indicate his brother, William J Tunstall resided in Shelby County. Testimony of his descendants is unanimous, Thomas Todd Tunstall was raised in Shelby County.

The names of the children of William J. Tunstall and Jane Meriwether Webb are taken from the Will of James M. Tunstall, executed Oct 13, 1817, wherein he names his sisters as Maria S., Lucinda, and Jane W., and his brothers as George William, Edmund and Thomas - a total of seven children including James M.

The 1810 US Census entry for William J Tunstall, Shelbyville, Shelby Co, Kentucky p241, lists

1 male under 10 (George?)
2 male 10-15 (Edmund, unknown?)
2 male 16-25 (James, Thomas?)
1 male 26-44 (William J)
2 female under 10 (Jane, Maria S)
1 female 10-15 (Lucinda)
0 female 16-25
1 female 26-44 (Jane)

In "History of Jefferson County, Illinois", Chicago: Globe Pub. Co., 1883, p.291 there is a very detailed account given of the Tunstall family. The "unknown author", obviously has a very good working knowlege of the layout of the town as it existed in 1883, and of the people who resided there at that time. (Please see the message board posting previous to this one for a transcription).

The "unknown author" states that Thomas T Tunstall came first in 1821, followed by the "old people" and his brothers: William Tunstall, Aunt Sally, Edmund, George and Jane Webb Tunstall. William's children correspond to those listed in James M. Tunstall's will dated 1817. Sister Maria S. had likely died before 1821 (this possibility was hinted at in the will), sister Lucinda had married Bennett Newton in 1820 and remained in Kentucky for several more years, and of course son James M. Tunstall was deceased. The remaining children, Thomas T., Edmund, George and Jane W. all removed from Kentucky to Jefferson Co, Illinois.

The History states "Tom's name was Thomas Todd." It also gives a detailed summary of his activities and adventures in Jefferson County, Illinois and his subsequent move to Arkansas, where he laid out the town of Jacksonport. Many of the references are to events much later than 1821. Julia Tunstall did marry John Boyers, but she wasn't even born until 1833 in Dota Creek, Arkansas, and they didn't marry until circa 1849. The unknown author speaks of the sons of Edmund "going South 30 years ago," and that Thomas Todd "died at Memphis during the war". It sounds as if the "unknown author" were a long standing resident of Mt. Vernon who stayed in touch with the Tunstalls long after they removed to Arkansas in 1827, when Thomas Todd purchased property in Chicot County, Arkansas. Perhaps the "History of Jefferson County, Illinois" was written by, or had contributions from a child or grandchild of Jane Webb Tunstall Adams, whose family remained in Jefferson County, Illinois. This might explain the intimate knowlege that the "unknown author" had of the Tunstall family, even after they removed to Arkansas.

There are questions as to the identity of "Aunt Sally Whorl". She was most likely the mother-in-law of Thomas Todd Tunstall, (the mother of his wife, Sarah Mary Worrall). It is possible that William's first wife, Jane Meriwther Webb was deceased. William may have met "Mrs. Whorl" through his daughter in law, and married. In any event, the "unknown author" was confused about the relationship, writing some 60 years later.

The naming of their first son, Thomas Todd Tunstall, obviously raises questions. Whit Morris, p. 26, quotes from a letter written more than one hundred years later in 1893, by Maria Tunstall Starling, wherein she says, "I am undecided about the relation of Col. William Tunstall's wife and the Todd family. I have often heard my husband's mother speak of it." Was Maria Starling addressing the myth then prevalent that Thomas Todd Tunstall was linked to the Todds?

Thomas Todd Tunstall could have been named for any number of Todds who resided in the same locale in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He could even be named for Thomas Todd, the brother of Mildred. Thomas Todd and William J. Tunstall both served in the Revolutionary War at the same time, they were near the same age, both were lawyers, and by 1791 Thomas Todd was a rising legal star. William Tunstall's brother Thomas was married to Mildred Todd. William and Thomas Todd most certainly knew each other well.

Of further note, are the names of Thomas Todd Tunstall's children by Sarah Mary Warld: 1. William Warld Tunstall (after his father, and wife's maiden name), 2. James Meriwether Tunstall (after his deceased brother), 3. Jane Tunstall (after his mother of sister), 4. George W Tunstall (after brother George William). Of his 17 children, not one of them is named Thomas, Mildred or Todd.

Further research is needed. Hopefully there exists a will for William J Tunstall. There are also land records to locate in Shelby Co, Kentucky and Jefferson Co, Illinois. But the data as it currently exists, suggests that Thomas Todd Tunstall is indeed the son of William J. Tunstall and Jane Meriwether Webb. I welcome any comments, or new primary documentation.

Michelle Woodham
mw4au@aol.com

Joseph Tunstall b1841 Burslem Staffs

Pete_Smee — 2008-09-28 15:43:49Z

I have bought the wrong Birth Certificate!

If anyone wants Joseph born Sneyd Green 16 March 1841 Son of Aaron Tunstall and Amelia (nee Hancock) just drop me a mail?

The one I wanted was Joseph born Chell 31 Jan 1840 to Mary Ann Tunstall.

Pete
http://Smee.me.UK

TUNSTALL-UK

tracietuk — 2008-09-28 15:37:59Z

Hi AGAIN,
Just spoken with sister, and apparently family names for us are James, Cameron, Martin,Philip,and Marcus.
I myself have Macaulay James and another son Marcus Cameron.
The name Cameron comes from the Tunstall tartan called Cameron. I have an old wedding pic with uncle wearing a Cameron tartan kilt??.... any info re:tunstall-uk line, give me a shout tracietuk@yahoo.uk.co
THANK YOU.
PS:nice to see so many Tunstalls in the world.

Re: Tunstall West Cumberland UK

B_Rennoldson — 2008-09-28 14:25:46Z

Hi Alan where have I to send a copy of the tree to? The person who has compiled the tree is from Great Broughton.It starts with a William Tunstall born in 1633 who married A Saragh Wedgewood. The 3rd generation is Moses Tunstall b 1700 in Burslem Staffordshire died in feb 1757 in Greysouthern. if I scan the tree in can I send it as an attachment at the bottom of this screen?
Regards Barbara.

Re: Tunstall West Cumberland UK

B_Rennoldson — 2008-09-28 14:24:39Z

Hi,
I have an Elizabeth Tunstall who married a Joseph Stephenson in Brigham in 1822. I am researching the Stephenson side but am in contact with a lady who is researching the Tunstalls from Cockermouth, Dearham, Brigham who came from Staffordshire, she has just sent me a copy of the tree by post would you be interested in it?
Regards Barbara

Re: TUNSTALL-UK

marketing4u98 — 2008-09-28 15:38:22Z

Hi,

My grandfather name is William Edmund Tunstall and we think his father's name is Marcus....They called my grandfather (Buffalo)...Do you have any information on him....When was Marcus Tunstall born and died...Do you know? I would appreciate the info...Thank you Pam

Tunstall Surname Project

Bridgers57 — 2008-09-28 17:24:30Z

We now have a surname project for the Tunstall family. This is a study of the Y-DNA of male Tunstall descendants and is being done through Family Tree DNA. To learn more about DNA testing and other on going projects you can go to their website at familytreedna.com The link for the Tunstall Surname Project is below
http://www.familytreedna.com/surname_join.asp?code=T87212&am...

Looking for Maternal Tunstall Family Ancestors from Staffordshire

senseideb1973 — 2008-09-28 15:56:53Z

John Tunstall B 1872 married Kezia Hallam nee Howell B 1878
Children ; Ivy , John & Nellie

Any links please contact me as I am willing to share any info
Thanks debs x x x

Re: Tunstall West Cumberland UK

alantunstall — 2008-11-01 03:23:30Z

Hi Victoria,
Thanks for your reply. It would be nice to know if you are from the same line of Tunstalls than me? I have a few Tunstalls that moved from Cumberland to your neck of the woods. Get in touch if you think they are.
Cheers
Alan

e-mail alantunstall@aol.com

Tunstall West Cumberland UK

alantunstall — 2008-09-28 14:23:10Z

I'm a desendant of Moses Tunstall b1700 Burslem Staffordshire who moved to Cumberland. I still live here in Dearham Cumberland were he baptised some of his children. Can I be of any help.

Re: Tunstall West Cumberland UK

alantunstall — 2008-09-28 14:27:05Z

After a bit more research I think I might have your Margaret Tunstall sorted! Please contact me.
Alan

Re: Tunstall West Cumberland UK

alantunstall — 2008-09-28 14:26:37Z

I might be able to help you here as you can me! I think this is one of the lines of Tunstalls I have not linked in yet? Could you contact me direct!
Alan.
E-mail alantunstall@aol.com

Re: TUNSTALL Family in the UK

christunstill1 — 2008-09-28 17:23:56Z

On my tree, I have a Thomas Tunstall (Tunstill) b. 1768 Fylingdales, about whome nothing else is known.
Might he have moved to Head of Tees?

Re: Tunstall West Cumberland UK

tunstall71 — 2008-11-01 01:46:16Z

Hi my name is victoria gaynor tunstall i live in haydock but all my family live in st helens merseyside are family is close nit and absolutly massive i am 22 and my great grandmar is still alive so if i can in anyway help you just say

Re: Harrison Perry Tunstall & Ida Victoria Haddock - Ann Hill & Richard Tunstall

CarrieOlson1 — 2008-09-28 14:15:50Z

Does your husband's Pike family come from the Carolinas or Kentucky?
Carrie