Family Book by Andrew Phelps McCormick; Bell, McCormick, Stevenson and McCormick Submitted by Mary for use by the USGenWeb Archives Special Collections Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/special/ ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb *********************************************************************** SCOTCH-IRISH IN IRELAND AND IN AMERICA AS SHOWN IN SKETCHES OF THE PIONEER SCOTCH-IRISH FAMILIES McCORMICK, STEVENSON, McKENZIE AND BELL, IN NORTH CAROLINA, KENTUCKY, MISSOURI AND TEXAS BY ANDREW PHELPS McCORMICK THIS LITTLE BOOK HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR MY CHILDREN, AND IS PRINTED FOR THEM, AND FOR A FEW OF MY FRIENDS IT IS NOT PUBLISHED ___________ 1897 _______________________ COPYRIGHTED, 1897 _______________________ Note: This copy was typed from a microfilm of the original book. The microfilm was borrowed from the Family History Center of the Church of Latter Day Saints (LDS) in Salt Lake City. I have strived to type the book exactly as the original. I am a descendant of William Stevenson, by his son Robert Montgomery Young Stevenson who migrated to Missouri from North Carolina in 1807. I have a great deal of additional information on the families included in this book. Please write or e-mail me if you are interested. R. Daniel Stevenson 127-D W. Glaucus Street Leucadia, CA 92024 Home Phone: (760) 942-3754 Work Phone: (858) 824-8923 E-Mail: Dan_Stevenson@sparta.com CONTENTS ______ CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION. Scotch-Irish in Ireland and in America Planting Ulster with protestants. Mostly Scotch. Religious destitution. The Irish Church. Tolerant bishops confer charges on Presbyterian missionaries in Ulster. The Great Revival. So decidedly Presbyterian it arouses the opposition of the prelacy. Presbyterian ministers deposed. Pastors and people looking to America. Attempted emigration on the "Eagle Wing." Driven back by a tempest. Ministers and other prominent Presbyterians pass over to Scotland. Papist insurrection in Ulster. Scotch regiments sent to quell it. Regiments stationed in Ulster. Presbyterian churches organized. Presbytery constituted. Growth of the Irish Presbyterian Church under the Commonwealth. Prosperity of the protestants in Ireland. Jealousy of England. Emigration becomes a necessity. Early history of North Carolina. Growth of Presbyterian congregations on the Yadkin and Catawba. High character and public spirit of the pastors. The War for Independence. Lord Cornwallis' campaign in North Carolina. "The Hornet's Nest of Rebels." Exhaustless in men and patriotism. CHAPTER II. John Adams and Andrew McCormick John Adams, a Dutch Puritan. Settled in New Jersey about 1720. Favors Independence. Withdraws his family from New Jersey. Sojourns in Pennsylvania and Virginia in 1777. His daughter Catherine married Andrew McCormick, a native of Ireland. His home in Lincoln County, North Carolina, where he died in 1797. Removal of family to Kentucky and Missouri. The oldest son, Joseph. His descendants. Andrew, the second son, settles in Kentucky. His death. Widow marries Major Howard. A widow the second time. Marriage and dispersion of her children. Rebecca marries Mr. Long. Grandma Howard's home with them. Her only son revisits her. Her descendants. John, brother of Joseph and Andrew. His life of adventure. Uncle David. Home on the San Bernard. Adopts his nephew as his son and heir. Texan Revolution. The "Runaway Scrape." Uncle David's death. His youngest sister, Catherine, married John P. Alexander. Their son, John Rufus Alexander, becomes a Texan. A soldier under Gen. Sommerville. Was captured at Mier. His successful escape. CHAPTER III. Stevenson William Stevenson ("Little Gabriel") native of Ulster. A tailor. Immigrated to Pennsylvania. Moved to North Carolina. The Yadkin and Catawba Country. Its early settlement. Sharp's map of Fourth Creek Congregation. Organization of that church. Dr. James Hall, pastor of the United Congregation of Fourth Creek, Bethany and Concord. William Stevenson one of the first Elders. His religious training and early experience. Character of Dr. Hall. The deaf and dumb devil. Stevenson estate. His Will. Early customs in the church. Visit to Concord Church. Visit to the old Stevenson Homestead. Visit to Bethany Church. Thomas Allison, the Tanner. Children of William Stevenson (Little Gabriel). Movement West. James Stevenson's family. CHAPTER IV. McKenzie The Clan in Scotland. Marriage of Lord Ross' daughter in 1720. Captain Andrew McKenzie born in 1726. A friend of Charles Edward. Removal to Ireland. A brewer. Removal to North Carolina. His family. He and his son William in the battle of Camden. His son Andrew marries Elizabeth Stevenson. Andrew's business and Home in Carolina. Reverses and removal to Kentucky. His death. His family. A sketch of the life of several of these. Mrs. Girand, Judge W.W. McKenzie, James Andrew McKenzie, Dr. John Fielding McKenzie. Our Cousin Queen. Mrs. Catherine Athelia Gunnell. James Lincoln McKenzie. Mrs. Jane Caroline Stevenson. Elizabeth Stevenson McKenzie's removal to Texas. Her life there, and her death. CHAPTER V. Bell Mary Eveline Stevenson. Her girlhood. Josiah Hughes Bell. His early manhood in Missouri. His marriage and removal to Louisiana. One of Austin's Original Three Hundred. Has charge of Colony. Descriptions of Austin's Colony. Trying experience of the first years. The Brazos. Bell's Landing. Squire Bell's Plantation. Founder of Columbia, the first capital of the infant state. Entertains the Republican Court. Takes his children to Kentucky to be educated. His prosperous state. His failing health. His death. Madam Bell. Her character. Her daughter Lucinda marries James Wilson Copes. Sketch of the Copes family. James Hall Bell Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. The brothers votes against Secession. Madam Bell's death. CHAPTER VI. My Father and Mother's Life in Texas Property in slaves in Austin's Colony. Sam left in the States. Home with Uncle David. Our own little home. Father's serious sickness. Did not contract to be an overseer's wife. Our neighbors. John Sweeney. The Lonis family. Isaac T. Tinsley. Colonel William G. Hill. The Westall family. The Munson family. The campaign of 1836. Uncle David's death. Father begins to purchase slaves. Description of plantation, its organization when Emancipation came. Domestic incidents. Educating the son and daughter. Mr. Pilgrim's school. Indians burn Linville. Mr. Sayre. Major Andrew Northington. Father "said grace." Pioneer preachers, W.Y. Allen, Hugh Wilson, J.P. Blair, Dr. Daniel Baker. School at Mrs. Milburn's. Her father, Brit Bailey. Rev. John McCollough's school. Rucker and Sayles. Mr. Alexander's school. Mrs. Limber's school at Washington. Navigation of the Brazos. Scraping cotton. Son starts to Kentucky to college. The daughter at Shelbyville, Kentucky. Both graduate. The son enters the legal profession. The daughter marries a lawyer. Parents on the plantation. The daughter's death. The son's marriage. The South invaded. "We must keep these people back." Father's death. Illustrations of his character. ------- (This page left intentionally blank)