Early Kimmels of North Carolina

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Documents pertaining to the Kimel family of Rowan (the part now Davidson) County, NC

Cathrina Myers (Caty Miers) will:

"First I give and bequeath to my Son Daniel Evans and my Son Joseph Evans and my Daughter Hannah Myers the sum of Five Shillings to each of them.  Next I give and bequeath to my Son Barny Kimble and to my daughter Caty Myers, and to my daughter Margret Myers all my worldly estate and ready money.  Also I give and bequeath to my Daughter Elizabeth Essex the Sum of Five dollars.  I likewise constitute my Son Barny Kimble to be the sole Executor of this my last will and Testament."   Click here for full transcript.

Cathrina Myers estate inventory:    Click here for full transcript.

John George Myers will:

Children: John George, John, John Jacob, Peter, Charles, Susanna, Margaretha, Cathrina and Sarah.  "All the rest & residue of my Estate I give to my beloved wife Catharina, and if she dies before me to her children by her second husband, to be divided among them as my Executors shall direct as much as possible share in value alike."  Click here for full transcript.

Joseph Essig Revolutionary War pension application:    Click here for full transcript

As of son John's statement of 5/3/1833, Joseph is about 91 and John is about 61.  Joseph was born in Germany, landed in Philadelphia 1752 and resided there some years.  To North Carolina when John was about two and remained two or three years before moving to Kentucky when John 5 or 6.  Lived at a fort on Licking River where Joseph was engaged on scouting parties during the Revolutionary War.  After less than two years and before the Battle of Guilford he moved back to Rowan Co., NC.

Per Joseph's 8/1833 statement he was born 1742 in Germany and landed in Philadelphia while very young, probably in 1752.  Lived in Philadelphia or area until he married, shortly after which he moved to Rowan (now Davidson) County, North Carolina.  About 1777 or 1778 he moved to Kentucky with his family and family of his brother-in-law Caspar Brown, resided there two years and moved back to North Carolina before the Battle of Guilford.  While in Kentucky he served under Captain May and then Captain Riddle, assisted in building a fort on Licking River for protection against Indians, and served on scouting parties.  After he left Kentucky he understood the fort was taken back by the Indians.

Kimel Family Cemetery:  listing of stones from oldest part of cemetery

Detail from "Cemetery Records of Davidson Co., NC"

Note:  a new review of cemetery is needed to show exactly what is now legible on the stones

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Pilgrim German Church Records:  from "Pilgrim German Lutheran Church Records, Davidson County, North Carolina," copied by Rachel Caldwell Chapter NSDAR, Greensboro, NC.  Also see:  List of Kimmel/Essex/Evans/Myers entries to baptism and communion records. **   Comparison of the two Myers families

1788 listing of baptism of members' children from "Early Pilgrim German Records (Leonard's Church)," Koontz

Michael (David) Sink.  Son John George born 5/29/1783.  Godparents were his grandparents, George Myer and his wife Catherine.

Pfilipp Sauer.  Daughter Anna Maria born 5/20/1781.  Witnesses at baptism were Joh. Heinrich Schaaf and his legal house wife Anna.

Johannes Zink.  Daughter Catharina Margretha born 1/24/1774.  Witnesses at baptism were Christian and Mayer and his legal house wife Catharina Margretha.

Peeder Maeyer.  Son Peeder was born 3/15/1788.  Witnesses at baptism were Peeder Maeyer and his legal house wife Anna Martretha.

Peeder Maeyer.  Son Johann Jorrg born 8/13/(    ).  witnesses at baptism were "Johannes Maeyer and his legal house wife Cahtahrina Maeyrin."

Note:  the two Peeder Maeyers are two different persons.

Friedberg Moravian Church Records:  from "Records of the Moravians in North Carolina," Fries.  Kimmel extracts before 1840 only.

1817, July 21 -- At the home of Mr. Ader, in the neighborhood of Friedberg, a funeral sermon was preached at the interment of the little son of Mr. Bernhart Gimmel.

1823, Dec. 20 -- At the urgent request of our neighbor Bernhardt Kimmel, and especially at the request of his fifteen-year-old son, who lay on a sickbed, I baptized the lad with the name Lazarus.  It is understood that this does not make him a member of our congregation.

1831 -- Moved to Salem, 7 persons:...Sister Christina Kimmel (received permission to enter the congregation).

1831, Feb. 21 -- Since the single woman, Christina Kimel, wishes to become a a member of our congregation and we are not convinced to our satisfaction that she has the genuine congregation attitude, Auf. Col. counsels her to have patience and to continue to use our service to fullest advantage.

1831, May 16 -- The single Christina Kimel has again expressed a desire to become a member of this congregation.  In order not to increase the number of those who are indifferent to the lovely purposes of our Brotherhood in this manner, it is our duty to insist on a knowledge of our congregation principles -- knowledge more in the spirit that in the letter -- and since Auf. Col. even after mention of this point in our minutes of last Feb. 21, has not yet sufficient evidence that this question has been satisfactorily...

1832, April 15, Palm Sunday -- Confirmation of the single Sister Christina Kimel...

1833, June 1 -- We visited a neighbor, Barny Kimmel (Bernhard), who was not at home...

1833, July 28 -- Toward evening we took a pleasant walk to our neighbors, Arch. Davis the "settler" and Kimmel, Sr.

1833, Aug. 19 -- Our well needed repairs because last week the "sweep" broke just as our maid was dipping out water.  So today the Brethren P. Vogler, G. and Daniel Spach, John Spach, C. Hege, Jac. Mack, the single Levi Fischer, and our neighbor Bernhard Kimmel worked for necessary repairs.

1834, May 22 -- I went to neighbor Kimel's to see the sick son of Wm. Pack, whom I baptized with the name of Wesley.

1837, May 18 -- The Kimmling family was visited, where at 2 a. m. the old Bernhard Kimmling had died.  May 19.  At the request of the family to hold the funeral, I rode at midday to the burial place at the Eder home 4 miles from Friedberg, and after the burial I preached in English out of doors in front of the house to a large company.

1837, July 14 -- ...the single Joseph Böckel...has for some time been in perplexity about his soul, and in his present condition seemed especially to yearn for forgiveness.  He said his misery was greater, particularly since hearing the funeral sermon for old Mr. Kimmel some time before.

1838, Oct. 19 -- The youngest born little son of the married neighbor Solomon Zimmerman and Clementina, m.n. Fisher, was baptized in the house of the married Barnabas Kimmel after an address in the English language.  He received the name George Romulus.

1839, April 13 -- Our neighbor Barnabas Kimel asked the pastor for admission to the congregation today...

1839, May 12 -- A lovefeast was held and in this third and final service after an address by the pastor the following persons were received into the congregation:  the married Barnabas Kimmel, and the married couple Jacob and Molly Nading, m.n. Zink.

1839, Feb. 12 -- In addition for permission to join the congregation the married neighbor Barnabas Kimmel, the Single Elisabeth Rothrock and the married Molly Nading, m.n. Sink.  After careful discussion the  committee voted in the affirmative for this.

(Salem) 1840 -- added from other congregations:...Christina Kimmel from Friedberg

1840, Sept. 26 -- It was announced that the married Br. Joseph Rothrock and Br. and Sr. Barnabas Kimmel now go to instruction as confirmands.

1840, Oct. 25 -- The married Br. and Sr. Barnabas Kimmel and the married Br. Joseph Rothrock were confirmed in their baptismal covenant.

Kimmel neighbors in early Rowan Co., NC census records:

Census detail:

1800 census, Barnabas Gimbler in Rowan County, page 347:

1 male 0-9, 1 male 26-44, 3 females 0-9, 1 female 26-44

 

1820 census, Barney Kimble in Rowan County, page 290:

2 males 10-15, 2 males 16-25, 1 male 45+, 1 female 0-9, 2 females 10-15, 2 females 16-25, 1 female 45+

 

1830 census, Barnabas Gimble in Stokes County, page 271:

1 male 10-14, 1 male 15-19, 1 male 20-29, 1 male 60-69, 1 female 10-14, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 20-29, 1 female 50-59

1830 census, Andrew Gimble in Davidson County, page 223, line 8:

1 male 0-4, 1 male 20-29, 1 male 30-39, 1 female 0-4, 1 female 5-9, 1 female 20-29

1830 census, Jacob Gimble in Davidson County, page 23, line 9:

1 male 0-4, 1 males 20-29, 1 male 30-39, 1 female 20-29

 

1840 census, Barnabas Gimble in Southfork Dist., Stokes County, page 167

1 male 0-4, 1 male 10-14, 1 male 30-39, 1 female 0-4, 1 female 5-9, 1 female 10-14, 1 female 30-39, 1 female 50-59

1840 census, Jacob Kimble in Davidson County, page 227, line 1:

1 male 5-9, 2 males 10-14, 1 male 30-39, 2 females 0-4, 1 female 5-9, 1 female 30-39

1840 census, Andrew Kimble in Davidson County, page 227, line 2:

1 male 0-4, 1 male 10-14, 1 male 30-39, 1 female 0-4, 1 female 5-9, 1 female 10-14, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 30-39

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Early Rowan County, North Carolina Tax Records:  From "Rowan County, North Carolina Tax Lists 1757-1800," Linn -- listing here Kimmel & Myers -- plus Evans, Essig, Sink families only if on lists with Myers family

1759 -- Michael Myers

1760 Rowan Co. petition -- Michael Myers

1768 Townfork & Upper Dan R. -- David Evans & bro. Benjamin

1768 Capt. Thos. Donnell list (Guilford Co. area) -- Jacob Mires

1768 (Davidson Co. area) -- Michael Myers

1768 Bethabara (Forsyth Co.area) -- Jacob Meyer

1768 William Spurgin list (Guilford Co. area) -- George Myres & son, Christian Myres, James Evans, Jacob Mires

1772 (Davidson Co. area) -- widow Maures & son

1778 Capt. Lopp's Dist (Davidson Co. area) -- John Mires, Michael Mires, Joseph Essex, James Evans, George Moires, Jacob Sink

1778 Capt. D. Smith's Dist -- Michael Myers, Mary Myres, David & Edward Evans

1778 Capt. Lyons's Dist -- John Kumball

1778 Guards at Salisbury Dist. -- David Evans

1779 Guards at Salisbury Dist. -- Michael Miarr

1782/83 area south of Salisbury -- Frederick Kimmel

1783 Capt. John Lopp Dist. (Davidson Co.) -- Jacob Sink, Philip Sink, Michl. Sink, John Sink, Michael Myre

1784 Capt. Grimmenger -- Simon Mier/Mies

1784 (Davidson Co. area) -- Calip Cimble [Kimboll], Mary Moyers, Phillip Moyers, David Evens, Phillip Moyers

1789 (now Davidson Co. area) -- Barbarah Myres

1791 (Davie Co. area) -- David Evans

1793/94 petition Salisbury -- John Miers

1796 (south of Salisbury) -- Elias Mier

1796 (Davidson Co. area) -- Michael Myars

1798 (Davidson Co. area)-- Christn Myers, Jacob Myars Junr, George Myars, John Myars, Jacob Myars Senr, Peter Myars

 

 

Rowan Co., NC Tax Lists:  from N.C. Core Collection, roll #72 in Allen Co. Publ. Lib. -- Kimmel/Kimble only copied

 

1802* Capt. Williams Co. -- Barnabas Kimble 120 acres

1803 -- no Kimmel/Kimble found

1804 -- no Kimmel/Kimble found

1807** Capt. John Henry Jones list -- Barny Kimble 120 acres

1809 Capt Andrew Bowers list -- Harris Kimbell 333 acres

         Capt. Trentham list -- Barney Kimble 140 acres

         Capt. Mowery list -- Harris Kimble 330 acres

1810 Capt. ??? list -- Barney Kimble 140 acres

1811 Capt. Trentham list -- Barney Gimble 140 acres

1812 Capt. Pool list -- Harris Kimble 334 acres

         Capt. Trentham list -- Barney Gimbler 140 acres

1813 Capt. Pool list -- Harris Kimble 334 acres

         Capt. Trentham list -- Barnabas Kimling 140 acres

1814 Capt. Pool list -- Harris Kimble 334 acres

         Capt. Trentham list -- Barnabas Kimling 140 acres

 

* More detail from 1802 tax lists:

Joseph Evans on Capt. Williams Co. list

Jacob, George and John Myers on Capt. Badenhamer's lists

Joseph Essick on Capt. Harmon's list

 

** More detail from 1807 Captain John Henry Jones' list:

Daniel Evans 120 acres, Joseph Evans 150 acres, Jacob Rominger, David Rominger,

Cornelius Rominger 50-3/4 acres, no Myers or Essig families

 

Stokes Co., NC Tax Lists:  from N.C. Core Collection, roll #49 in Allen Co. Publ. Lib.

Kimmel/Kimble/Gimble in Salem District, listing name & acres owned

1819 -- (no Kimmel entries)

1820 -- (no Kimmel entries)

1821 -- Frederick Gambold

1822 -- Fredrick Gambold, Barnabas Gamble 218

1823 -- Frederick Gambold, Barnabas Gimble 218

1824 -- Fredk. Gambold, Barnabas Gimble 218

1825 -- Fredk. Gambold 98, Barnabas Gimble 218

1826 -- Barney Kimble 50, Barnabas Gimble 218, Frederic Gambold 47

1827 -- Frederick Gambold 50, Barnabas Gimble 218

1828 -- Frederic Gambold 50, Barnabas Gimble 218, Barnabas Gimble Jr, John Gambold

1829 -- Frederick Gambold 30, Barnabas Gimble 218, Barnabas Gimble Jr, John Gambold 112

1830 -- Fred Gambold 50, Barnabas Gimble 218, Barnabas Gimble Jr, John Gambold 127

1831 -- Frederic Gambold 124-1/2, Barnabas Gimble Sr 220, Barnabas Gimble Jr 75, John Gambold 107-1/2

1832 -- Frederic Gambold 115, Barnabas Gimble Sr 220, Barnabas Gimble Jr 102

1833 -- Barnabas Sen 220, Barnabas Gimble Jr 102, Frederic Gambold 115

1834 -- Frederic Gambold 50, Barnabas Gimble Jr 102

1835 -- Barnabas Gimble Jr 102

Note:  The Gambold family is an actual separate & unrelated family: Frederic & sons Andrew (in Deep Riv. Dist.) & John

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Land Deed Grantees:  From "Rowan Co., NC Index to Real Estate Conveyance - Grantee 1753-1921" on micofilm (Roll #46 Rowan Co., NC) at Allen Co. Pub. Lib. -- Kimmel/Kimble deeds only

 

1804-07 Harris Kimball from Mose Loftin -- Book 19, page 216

1804-07 Harris Kimball from Joseph Hodges -- Book 19, page 832

1811 Barney Kimble from George Odem -- Book 22, page 649

1820 Harris Kimball from Nathan Morgan -- Book 28, page 166

1825-26 Joel Kimble from Harris Kimble -- Book 28,page 192

1826-28 Joel Kimble from David Rapen -- Book 29, page 324

 

Barny Kimble Deed:  from Rowan County, NC deeds, Book 22, pages 648-649

Transaction date:  May 4, 1805

George Odom of Rowan County, NC to Barny Kimble of the same place

Containing 120 acres of the 154 acres of land originally granted to Francis Williams

Recorded:  February 1813

Note:  even though the transaction date is 1805, notice that he was being taxed for the 120 acres on the 1802 tax list!

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Marriage Bonds:  early to 1868 microfilm & 1741 to 1868 microfiche at Allen Co. Pub. Lib.

County -- Groom -- Bride -- Date of Bond -- Bondsman

Stokes -- Charles Kemble -- Sally Kemble -- 8/1/1804 -- James Thomas

Stokes -- Elizabeth Kimble -- James Cayer -- 10/23/1804 -- Thomas T. Armstrong

Stokes -- John Foreman -- Margarette Gimble -- 7/3/1805 -- Frederick Rohr

Stokes -- Catherine Kimble -- Henry Shutt -- 7/11/1826 -- Gasper Todd

Davidson -- Jacob Kimel -- Nancy Pickle -- 8/5/1826 -- George Wevi...

Stokes -- Barnabas Kimble -- Hanah Fisher -- 12/1/1826 -- Andrew Weesner

Rowan -- Joel Kimball -- Sarah Lents -- 2/28/1831 -- Richmond Reed

Stokes -- Jesse Mack -- Sally Kimmel -- 11/23/1835 -- Jno. Hill, CCC

Stokes -- William L. Kimble -- Elizabeth Holder -- 8/29/1847 -- James Holder

Davidson -- Sanford Kimel -- Eliza J. Brewer -- 1/2/1849 -- Valentine ....

Davidson -- Caroline Kimble -- James Armesworthy -- 9/13/1849 -- Nelson G. Danie

Forsyth -- Alfred Kimble -- Catherine Sides -- 2/11/1851 -- no bondsman

Davidson -- D. F. Spach -- Maria Kimel -- 1/10/1857 -- E.M. Wessner

Note:  it would be more accurate to view the original documents than to go by this

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