Clyburns of Robeson Co, NC

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Overview

This page delves into essential genealogical queries, offering a timeline of significant events, a guide to notable individuals, and a detailed pedigree.

Evidence for the Parentage of John, William, Ephraim, and Joshua Clyburn

While no single document directly confirms that John Claiborn (1717-1785) and Jean Clark are the parents of John, William, Ephraim, and Joshua Clyburn, multiple pieces of evidence from the sources support this conclusion.

Direct Evidence

  • Robert Clark's will names his daughter as "Jean Clybun" and leaves her a bequest. This is the only source directly connecting Jean Clark to someone with a surname similar to the various spellings of "Clyburn".

Indirect Evidence

  • A muster roll from 1754 lists "John Claiborne" and "Robert Clark" consecutively, indicating a close association, possibly through marriage.
  • John Claiborne (1677-1740) was the stepson of Joshua Stapp Sr.. His son, Joshua Stapp Jr., may have brought his half-nephew, John Claiborn (1717-1785), with him when he moved to North Carolina in 1739. One of John Claiborn's potential sons was named Joshua. This shared migration and naming pattern further link the families.
  • John Clyburn married Mary Bridgers, the daughter of Benjamin Bridgers. The sources document property transactions and close relationships between Robert Clark, John Claiborn, and Benjamin Bridgers in Edgecombe and Nash Counties. This network of connections reinforces the idea of a family group in the same geographic area.
  • The timelines and geographical locations of John Claiborn and his potential sons align. John Claiborn's documented activities place him in Halifax and Nash Counties. John Clyburn, William Clyburn, Ephraim Clyburn, and Joshua Clyburn are documented in nearby areas, first in Edgecombe County and later in Bladen and Robeson Counties. Their estimated birth years (between 1747 and 1753) align with John Claiborn's estimated birth year of 1717.
  • Y-DNA testing of patrilineal descendants of William, Ephraim, and Joshua Clyburn indicates that their most recent common patrilineal ancestor lived around 1700, and that they all descended from Edward Cleborne (1614-1662).

Summary

In summary, the will of Robert Clark is the only source directly linking Jean Clark to the Clyburn family name. However, a combination of circumstantial evidence from the sources, including shared locations, timelines, interconnected families, and Y-DNA, makes a strong case for John Claiborn and Jean Clark being the parents of John, William, Ephraim, and Joshua Clyburn.


Timeline of Events

Here is a genealogical timeline of the Clyburns in North Carolina from 1739-1806. For more detail on the property transactions with links to the documents, see "Clyborn Properties in North Carolina". Please be aware that new counties were frequently being formed in North Carolina duringe the 1700s, see "North Carolina Counties" for more information.

  • 1625:
    • James Cleburne dies in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, England, leaving his 11-year-old son Edward as an executor of his will.
  • 1635:
    • Edward Cleborne (21) and his nephew Robert Isome (14) emigrate from England to Virginia on the ship Globe.
  • 1636:
    • Edward Cleborne's sponsor, William Julian, receives a headright grant of land in Bermuda Hundred, Virginia.
  • 1649:
    • Edward Cleborne returns to England, possibly to find a wife.
  • 1650:
    • Edward Cleborne's sponsor, ship captain William Shipp, uses Edward's headrights to purchase land in Virginia.
    • John Clyborn is born to Edward Cleborne and his wife Mary.
  • 1652:
    • "James" Cleborne, son of Edward and Mary, is born.
  • 1677:
    • John Claiborne, son of "James" Cleborne and Ann, is born in Varina, Henrico County, Virginia.
  • 1682:
    • "James" Cleborne dies around this year in Varina, Henrico County, Virginia.
  • 1688:
    • Joshua Stapp Sr. writes his will, mentioning his son Joshua, daughter Elizabeth, stepson John Claiborne, and wife Ann.
  • 1689:
    • Joshua Stapp Sr.'s will is proved, leaving his estate to his children and stepson.
  • 1698:
    • Benjamin Bridgers is born in Bertie Precinct, North Carolina.
  • 1717:
    • John Claiborn, son of John Claiborne, is born.
    • Robert Clark is born.
  • 1720:
    • Benjamin Bridgers marries Sarah Bryant.
  • 1724:
    • Jean Clarke is born.
  • 1739:
    • Joshua Stap is appointed as a juror for Bertie Precinct, North Carolina.
    • Joshua Stap receives a patent for 400 acres of land in Bertie, North Carolina.
    • John Claiborn likely arrives in the Edgecombe, North Carolina area with his half-uncle Joshua Stap.
  • 1741:
    • Benjamin Bridgers is granted 400 acres of land on Swift Creek near present-day Leggett, North Carolina.
    • Edgecombe County is formed from parts of Bertie and Johnston Counties.
  • 1745:
    • Robert Clark purchases land on Fishing Creek near present-day Leggett, North Carolina.
    • John Claiborn begins working for Robert Clark.
  • 1746:
    • John Claiborn marries Jean Clark, daughter of Robert Clark.
    • Mary Bridgers, daughter of Benjamin Bridgers, is born.
  • 1747:
    • Benjamin Bridgers and his wife Martha sell a 250-acre tract of land to Jesse Lee.
    • Benjamin Bridgers and his wife Sarah sell a 100-acre parcel of land to John Phillip Shelley.
    • John Clyburn, son of John Claiborn and Jean Clark, is born.
  • 1748:
    • Joshua Stap sells a 200-acre tract of land to Thomas Matthews.
    • William Clyburn, son of John Claiborn and Jean Clark, is born.
  • 1749:
    • Joshua Stapp Jr. purchases land from the Earl of Granville.
  • 1750:
    • Benjamin Bridgers sells a 200-acre parcel of land on the north side of Swift Creek to James Drake. Robert Clark witnesses the transaction.
    • Northampton County court certifies Joshua Stap as "old and decrepit," exempting him from public duties and taxes.
  • 1751:
    • Ephraim Clyburn, son of John Claiborn and Jean Clark, is born.
  • 1752:
    • Robert Clark writes his will, leaving a bequest to his daughter Jean Clyburn.
    • Joshua Clyburn, son of John Claiborn and Jean Clark, is born.
  • 1753:
    • Robert Clark dies.
    • Robert Clark, son of Robert Clark, purchases land in Granville County, North Carolina.
  • 1754:
    • John Claiborn and Robert Clark, son of Robert Clark, are listed together on a muster roll for the Granville County militia.
  • 1759:
    • Joshua Stap writes his will, leaving his estate to his son Joshua Stap Jr.
  • Circa 1764:
    • John Clyburn marries Mary Bridgers, daughter of Benjamin Bridgers.
  • 1765:
    • John Clyburn works as a laborer in Bladen County, North Carolina.
    • Joshua Stap dies.
  • 1770:
    • John Clyburn purchases 100 acres of land on Great Hogg Swamp from William Edwards near present-day Fairmont, Robeson County, North Carolina.
    • John Clyburn sells the land on Great Hogg Swamp to Daniel Willis for a small profit.
  • 1776:
    • Ephraim Clyburn joins the King's Carolina Rangers and fights in the Revolutionary War.
    • William Cliborn, son of John Clyburn and Mary Bridgers, is born.
  • 1777:
    • Benjamin Bridgers gifts 40 acres of land to his son-in-law John Clyburn.
    • Nash County is formed from part of Edgecombe County.
  • 1778:
    • Archibald McClain describes a 100-acre tract on “First Swamp” that includes improvements made by “Joshua Cliburn.”
    • Benjamin Bridgers gifts another 100 acres of land to his son-in-law John Clyburn.
    • Joshua Cliborn is granted 200 acres of land in Robeson County, North Carolina.
  • 1779:
    • John Clyburn deeds all but 50 acres of the land gifted to him by Benjamin Bridgers back to Benjamin Bridgers.
    • John Clyburn purchases 200 acres of land on Saddle Tree Swamp near present-day Lumberton, Robeson County, North Carolina.
  • 1780:
    • John Claiborn witnesses the will of James Allen in Halifax County, North Carolina.
    • Joshua Stapp Jr. conveys land purchased in 1749 to his son, James Stap.
  • 1783:
    • William Clyburn purchases 100 acres of land on the west side of Indian Swamp, near Ashpole, Bladen County, North Carolina.
    • Joshua Clyburn purchases 200 acres in Bladen County, North Carolina.
  • 1784:
    • Ephraim Clyburn settles in Nova Scotia, Canada.
    • Joshua Clyburn receives a US land grant for land in Bladen County.
  • 1785:
    • John Claiborn dies.
  • 1787:
    • Joshua Clyburn receives another US land grant for 100 acres in Bladen County.
  • 1788:
    • William Clyburn purchases 100 acres of land on the east side of Ashpole Swamp from John Flowers.
  • 1791:
    • John Clyburn gifts 125 acres of land on the north side of Downing Creek to his son-in-law, James Bryan.
    • Joshua Clyburn receives another US land grant for 100 acres in Robeson County, North Carolina.
  • 1792:
    • William Clyburn sells 100 acres of land to James Lewis.
  • 1793:
    • William Clyburn purchases 66 acres of land from Alexander McDaniel.
    • William Clyburn sells 133 acres of land to Charles Ingram.
  • 1794:
    • Joshua Clyburn purchases 200 acres in Robeson County, North Carolina, on behalf of his son Ephraim.
  • 1795:
    • William Clyburn sells 100 acres of land to Noah Pitman.
  • 1798:
    • Joshua Clyburn dies.
  • 1800:
    • William Clyburn moves to Kershaw County, South Carolina.
    • John Clyburn gifts 125 acres of land to his son William.
  • 1802:
    • "Joshua Clybourn Heirs" sell 339 acres of land to Matthew James for unpaid taxes.
  • 1805:
    • John Clyburn purchases land on the west side of Saddle Tree Swamp from J. Weller.
  • 1811:
    • Ephraim Clyburn sells the land deeded to him by his father in 1794 to Matthew Jones.
  • 1817:
    • William Clyburn serves as a Justice of the Peace in Kershaw County, South Carolina.
  • 1819:
    • John Clyburn writes his last will and testament, leaving his estate to his son William.
  • 1821:
    • William Clyburn dies.
    • William Cliborn, son of John Clyburn, dies childless, leaving his estate to his wife Temperance with instructions to divide it between his sisters upon her death.
  • 1824:
    • John Clyburn's will is proved.

Key Individuals

  • Edward Cleborne (1614-1662): An early emigrant from England to Virginia and Barbados. He was involved in several land transactions and is a key ancestor in this family line.
  • "James" Cleborne (1652-1682): Son of Edward Cleborne, resided in Varina, Henrico County, Virginia. He was the father of John Claiborne.
  • Ann: Wife of "James" Cleborne and later Joshua Stapp Sr. She had children from both marriages, connecting the Cleborne and Stapp families.
  • John Claiborne (1677-1740): Son of "James" Cleborne and Ann. He is mentioned in Joshua Stapp Sr.'s will as his "son-in-law" (stepson). He is likely the father of John Claiborn of North Carolina.
  • Joshua Stapp Sr. (1650-1695): Second husband of Ann. He was a planter in Varina, Henrico County, Virginia and his will provides information about his family connections.
  • John Claiborn (1717-1785): Believed to be the son of John Claiborne (1677-1740). He settled in Edgecombe County, North Carolina and married Jean Clark. He had at least five sons who were important figures in the family history.
  • Jean Clarke (1724-): Daughter of Robert Clark, married John Claiborn. They were the parents of John, William, Ephraim, and Joshua Clyburn.
  • Robert Clark (1689-1753): Father of Jean Clarke. He owned land near present-day Leggett, North Carolina, and employed John Claiborn.
  • Benjamin Bridgers (1698-1781): Prominent landowner in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. He was the father of Mary Bridgers, who married John Clyburn, and was involved in numerous land transactions.
  • Joshua Stap (1685-1765): Son of Joshua Stapp Sr. and Ann. He was a landowner and juror in Northampton County, North Carolina. He was the half-brother of John Claiborne (1677-1740).
  • John Clyburn (1747-1824): Son of John Claiborn and Jean Clark. He married Mary Bridgers, daughter of Benjamin Bridgers, and was involved in multiple land transactions throughout North Carolina. He owned land in Bladen/Robeson County.
  • Mary Bridgers (1746-1819): Daughter of Benjamin Bridgers, married John Clyburn. They were the parents of William Cliborn and had at least two daughters.
  • William Clyburn (1749-1821): Son of John Claiborn and Jean Clark. He followed his brother John to Bladen County, North Carolina and later moved to Kershaw County, South Carolina. He was involved in land transactions and served as a Justice of the Peace.
  • Ephraim Clyburn (1751-1823): Son of John Claiborn and Jean Clark. He fought in the Revolutionary War as part of the King's Carolina Rangers and later settled in Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • Joshua Clyburn (1752-1798): Son of John Claiborn and Jean Clark. He moved to Bladen/Robeson County, North Carolina, acquired land through grants and purchases, and had at least one son named Ephraim.
  • William Cliborn (1776-1823): Son of John Clyburn and Mary Bridgers. He inherited land from his father but died childless, leaving his property to his wife with instructions to divide it between his sisters.
  • Ephraim Claiborne (1788-1850): Son of Joshua Clyburn. He inherited land from his father in North Carolina and later moved to Knox County, Tennessee.
  • Robert Clark (1717-): Son of Robert Clark. He served in the Granville County militia with John Claiborn and inherited land from his father.


Clyburns of North Carolina

  1. John Claiborn (c.1717-c.1785) (PV341S)
    m. Jean Clark (c. 1724)
    1. John Clyburn (c. 1747 - 1824)
      m. Mary Bridgers
      1. Mileache Clyburn (1767-1866)
      2. Milberry Clyburn (c. 1769)
      3. William Cliborn (c. 1776 - 1824)
    2. William Clyburn (1T56ET) (c.1749 -1821 ) [1]
      m. Martha Unknown (NV5YV5) [1]
      1. William Clyburn Jr. (ZOMBBW) [1]
      2. Lewis Clyburn Sr. (T67QTJ) [1]
        1. Lewis Clyburn Jr. (F1OGX9) [1]
      3. Nancy Clyburn (ZXHGMJ) [1]
      4. Charity Clyburn (DN0UHL) [1]
      5. Mildred Clyburn (NQ51EN) [1]
      6. Sarah Clyburn (Z7TLM8) [1]
      7. Martha Clyburn (FHB5U1) [1]
      8. Stephen Clyburn (FJLHJK) [1]
      9. James Clyburn Sr. (XNCXQ4) [1]
        1. James Clyburn Jr. (VUYIL6) [1]
      10. Jesse Clyburn (L87A8U) [1]
    3. Ephraim Clyburn (Q8A7FF) (c.1751 - c.1823) [1]
      m. Sophia Unknown (BV8VLD) [1]
      Founded Clyburn of Nova Scotia Line. See that page for additional details.
    4. Joshua Clyburn (E45IL0) (c.1753 – c.1799) [1]
      m. Sarah Unknown (38D303) [1]
      1. Sarah "Sally" Clybourn (UY162P) (c.1785 - 1853) [1]
      2. Rhoda Clyburn (QE5UDG) (8 Mar 1785, Bladen, NC - 15 Jul 1854, Franklin, KY) [1]
        m. Rev. Elias Atkerson (8526XJ), 23 Nov 1801, Bedford, VA [1]
      3. Mary "Polly" Clyburn (3BL8OE) (c.1787, Robeson, NC - 16 May 1876, Franklin, VA) [1]
      4. Ephraim Clyburn (UCOIQM) (7 Dec 1788,NC - 11 May 1850) [1]




References

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