JOHN GEORGE KORNEGAY
1670 - 1711


(THE PALATINE IMMIGRANT)


Descendants
and
Their Neighbors


JOHN MARTIN OATES, JR.

INDEX

JOHN GEORGE KORNEGAY

(1670 - 1711)

     Documents preserved in the British Museum Library, London, England, Board of Trade Misc., Vol. 2, Page 57.
6 May 1709 - A list of all the poor Germans lately come over from the Palatinate (Rhine River area) into this Kingdom Tolsen in St. Catherine's. (1) Hornigh (Kornegay now) - John George, age 38 years, (his) wife (no age), sons (2) 8 and 2 years old, daughters (2) 12 and 10 years old. Member - Reformed Church. Husbandman and Winedresser.
     Sailed for America in Jan. 1710 with a group sponsored by Baron Christopher De Graffenreid and settled in Craven County, N. C., near the present City of New Bern,
     9-22-1711 - the Tuscarorra Indians attacked and killed about 120 settlers - men, women and children. The only survivor of the Kornegay family was son George.
     N.C. State Archives - Craven County Court Minutes, 1712-1713. Aug. 1713 - Disposition of Orphans. Jacob Miller (or Muller) took into his care two orphans and promised to teach them to read and write and take care of them until 21 years of age and to have them taught a carpenters trade. These orphans were George Kornegay and George Koonce. (George Koonce, Craven County Will, prob CA 1772).
     I choose to believe that George Kornegay was the oldest son, which might have contributed to his survival. Therefore, I have assigned CA 1799 as his birth year.

     Note:    It was during this same massacre that Charles Cogdell and my ancestor, George Cogdell lost their father. I have no known Komegay lineage- [J.M.O.]

Source.- Kornegay History 1710-1986, Wayne County, N.C., Public Library, File No. LH Kornegay, and also my personal research.

George Kornegay (CA 1700-1773)

N.C. State Archives - Will in Secretary of State File, Will of George Kornegay (Senr.) of Craven County, dated 11-21-1773. Heirs named: Wife, Susannah - negro Hannah, 6 cows and calves, 3 sows, a young mare, one third part of my plantation and one third part of my crop now standing for her support of my two children (minors), one linnen wheel, all the household goods which was her own before, my riding horse Cromwell.

• Item - Son, Daniel Kornegay (B I760) - 350 acres of land joining my son David's land that I mentioned in the Deed of Gift and Robert Somes' line and two slaves, Peggy a mulatto and Anthony.
• Item - Son, Elijah Kornegay (B 1762) - 300 acres in Dobbs County upon Falling Creek on the Southwest side of Thunder Swamp.
• Item - Eldest son, John Kornegay (B 1734) 200 acres including the houses and part of the plantation whereon I now live, to be divided by a direct line from the river to the back line and 400 acres whereon my said son John now lives and being part of my old Patent, and 50 acres in the fork of the Beaverdam.
• Item - Son, Jacob Kornegay (B l734) - All the land joining his line on the Southwest side of the North East Branch in Duplin County, it being the land for which I have given him a Deed, containing 640 acres.
• Item - Son, George Komegay (B l735) - 150 acres in the fork of the Beaverdam on the North East Branch in Duplin County and 50 acres over Spring Branch in Duplin, and also 350 acres of land on the Horse Pen Branch in Duplin County.
• Item - Son, William Kornegay (B l736) - 50 acres lying on Buck Marsh, two slaves and all the cattle and horses that is in his mash or brand. Item - Daughter, Mary DeBruhl (B I73&) cattle and horses. (Wife of Edward Cornwallis DeBruhl).
• Item - I give to my sons John and David Kornegay (B I740) the great Distillery which is now on my plantation.
• Item - Son, Joseph Kornegay (B 1742) - 500 acres in three Patents an the North East of Cape Fear, joining Johnston's line.
• Item - I desire that the Tarrkiln which is now standing may be finished in order for the Tarr to be sold, also the Turpentine and millstones may be sold by my Executors and the money be equally divided between my two sons Daniel and David and for the trouble and time that my sons Abraham (B. CA 1746) and David, with their negroes and horses shall be at in helping to burn the Tarrkiln into Tarr and the turpentine and millstones in order to be sold, they shall have all the Brandy and Cyder and the hides and leather made this present year, not excluding the Executors a share therein on the same amount in assisting to sell and raise the money of the aforementioned Tarr, Turpentine and millstones for the use aforesaid.
• Item - I give to my sons John and David my large canoe.
• Item - I give and bequeath to my Sons, Joseph, Abraham and David, all of my household goods of what nature or kind, within doors or Without. Also all the horses, cattle and sheep not willed before to be equally divided between my sons Joseph, Abraham and David, and if my son Joseph doth not return within three years, then his part shall be equally divided by my Executors between my sons Abraham and David, to be their property to them and their heirs and assigns forever.
• Item - It is my Will and Desire that my sons John, Jacob and George may be and are appointed my Trustees and Guardians for my two sons Daniel and Elijah and that they may bind them by Indenture to some Tradesman according to the best of their judgement and the consent of my wife and according to Law.
• Item - Lastly, I nominate and appoint my sons John, Jacob and George Kornegay my Executors of this my Last Will and Testament.
  

     It is said, by Kornegay family researchers, that George Komegay, Sr. was married twice. First and believed to be mother of all of his children, Mary Fisher.
Second, Susannah (Stechey) Stevens.
     Mary Komegay, only daughter of George and Mary (Fisher) Kornegay, married first, Daniel Simmons, son of John and Margarett (Bussett) Simmons, of Jones County, N.C. Two children of this marriage.
     1. George Simmons (Jones County Will, 1-10-1794) Wife, Nancy, no known children.
     2. Daniel Simmons (3-21-1766, 1826), Family to follow.
Following Daniel's death, Mary married second, Edward C. DeBruhl, Two known children: Mary and Edward DeBruhl.
     I do not know of any documentation that George Kornegay, Sr. lived in Duplin County at any time, nor were any of his children born anywhere except in Craven County, in my opinion.
     Son Abraham could not have been born in 1754 according to the will, indicating that he owned negroes and horses. He would have been 19, a minor.
     The span between Abraham and Daniel indicates that the last two either had a different mother, or Mary Fisher was born about 1712 and Daniel and Elijah were somewhat older than the dates assigned them.

[J.M.0.].

N.C. State Archives - Wayne County Court Minutes 7-11-1793. Ordered that a commission issue to any two Justices of Wayne County to take the deposition of Aaron Martin, respecting the bounds of the lands between the heirs of Elijah Kornegay and Richard Martin (D 1786), on Thunder Swamp in Wayne County,

Wayne County Deed Book 5E, Page 401, Deed dated 1795. Deed between Jacob (D l796), George (D l8O8) and William Kornegay (D l8l2) all of Duplin County, N. C., and John (D l8OO), Abraham (Abram) (D I810) and Daniel Kornegay, Sr. (D 1802) all of Jones County, N.C., Planters, of the one part and Daniel Kornegay (CA 1770-1842) of Duplin County, Planter, of the other part (son of George Kornegay, D 1808). For 330 pounds, sold to Daniel Kornegay a parcel of land on the West side of Thunder Swamp in Wayne County, N. C. Beginning at a Maple on the run of said swamp in the old pattent line - to the pattent comer - to Robert Kornegay's corner, to a water Oak on the run of said swamp to the first station, containing 87 acres, part of a survey Granted to William Stevens dated 3-5-1746 and by Stevens to John McDaniel and by him to George Kornegay, Senr., Dec'd. and by him in Will to his son Elijah Kornegay (D I793) thence descended by heirship to the said John, Jacob, George, William, Abram and Daniel Kornegay.
     Also one other tract joining the aforesaid. Beg. at a stake, the 100 acre pattent comer -. It a survey Granted to George Komegay, Senr., dec'd., by his Will to his son Elijah Komegay, thence to the said John, Jacob, George, William, Abram and Daniel Kornegay by heirship, containing 110 acres, a total of 197 acres.

Duplin County,N.C., Deed Book 0, Page 126., 7-1-1796., & Bk. 8A, P. 161.
Jacob Kornegay, dec'd. (D l796) (Son of George Kornegay (D 1773), Division of Estate by Committee. Reg. Oct. Term 1823.
Heirs: Widow and five children. Jacob married second, Mary Ward. Duplin Co. Marriage Bond, 7-19-1777, Bondsman Luke Ward. Children of both marriages: John Kornegay (B I760) oldest, already received 300 acres by Deed 1795, no more, Jacob Kornegay, George Kornegay, Rebeccah Kornegay, Luke Kornegay, Bryan Kornegay, Abraham Kornegay, Henry Kornegay, Penny Kornegay, Mary Kornegay (younger, 1/3 of 290 A.), Martin Kornegay, William Duncan, son-in-law, wife not named, John Ward, son-in-law, wife not named.

Duplin Co., Deed Book 5, Page 226, 4-TI-1905, Jacob Komegay, dec'd.
Estate by Commrs. Re-Survey and Division of lands, 290 acres, according to Patent. By Order of Court, Beginning at a Maple on the North East below the road, etc. - Then divided among the heirs, Penelope Kornegay, 80 acres, Henry Kornegay, 64 acres, Mary Kornegay, 136 acres.

Note: Jacob Komegay (1734-1796) married first, Elizabeth Fontaine.

N. C. State Archives, Duplin County Wills
Luke Kornegay, dated 2-9-1819, Prob. Sept. 1819.
Heirs:  Mother, Mary Kornegay, Brothers, Henry, Abraham and Bryan Komegay. Sister, Mary Carraway, wife of James Carraway.

Mary (Ward) Kornegay, dated 9-10-1826, Prob. Oct. Term 1826.
Heirs: Sons, Bryan Komegay and Henry Komegay. Daughters, Penelope Garner, and Mary Carraway. Grand-children, Mary Norris, Nancy Jones, Zachariah Kornegay, Henry Kornegay, Bryan Ward Kornegay, Martha Ann Kornegay and Lovy Kornegay.

N.C. State Archives - Duplin County Estates.
Abram (Abraham) Kornegay (D l825) (Son of Jacob (D 1796) and Mary (Ward) Kornegay (B 1826). Land South side of North East River. Four Heirs divided land and slaves.
Children: Henry Kornegay, Martha Ann Kornegay, Bryan Ward Kornegay- (D 1877) and Zachariah Kornegay (B 1811).

Henry Kornegay, Admr.

Martha A. and Bryan W. were still minors in 1834.
Ann (Turnage) Kornegay -Widow of Abram Kornegay.

N.C. State Archives - Jones County Wills., Will dated 9-23-1802,
Daniel Kornegay (1760-1802) son of George Kornegay (1700-1773) and Mary (Fisher) Kornegay (CA 1712-CA 1763).
Wife - Matilda Kornegay.
Daughters, Hepsey and Durvey (?) and the child that my wife is now pregnant with, when they arrive to full age or Marriage, to receive certain property. If the child is a son, all of my land is to be his. If a daughter, the land is to be equally divided among all of my daughters,
Exec. Wife, Matilda Kornegay, friend - Joseph Sanderson and my friend Enoch Foy.

N.C. State Archives - Jones County Wills.
John Kornegay (CA 1730-1800) - Will dated 1-26-1790 (Son of George Kornegay, D 1773)
Heirs: Wife, Rachel Kornegay.
Sons - Isaac, Abraham (Abram)- and Jacob Kornegay (all minors).
Dtr. - Susannah Kornegay (minor). Other daughters mentioned but not named and were also minors.
Exec. Lemuel Hatch, Jur. Esq. and his brother Durant Hatch together with sons Abraham and Isaac Kornegay.

Revised 2-13-1790, property to son Jacob Kornegay.

N. C. State Archives - Craven County Wills.
Abraham Kornegay (1746-1910) - Will dated 6-19-1809.    (Designated Sen. on Will but did not marry).
Item - I give and bequeath unto the heirs of my Brothers, John, Jacob, George. David, Daniel and William Kornegay, one half of a piece of patented and granted land to said John Kornegay and myself to be equally divided between them, their heirs and assigns forever.

• Item - I give and bequeath unto my beloved nephew, Daniel Simmons, all the remaining part of my property of every kind whatsoever, Viz. to one piece of land lying in Bluford on Harlow's Creek and Boge Banks containing 860 acres, also 500 acres lying in different pattents on the horse pen Pocoson concluding my Plantation, also 100 acres on Core Creek I bought of Joseph Bell, also 200 acres lying on the North side of Neuse River I bought of Michael T. Clark, known by the name of Hickory Point, also 250 acres lying on North side of Trent River joining PoHock's lines and white rock survey. Also all my negroes (9 named), with all my cash and the moneys, due me by notes, or otherwise, also my stock of horses, cattle and hogs with all my household Plantation and kitchen utensils to the said Daniel Simmons, his heirs and assigns forever.

• Item - I lend unto my old negro woman Sal, 100 acres of and which I bought of Joseph Bell on Cove Creek, one cow and calf, one sow and pigs with all her pottry and furniture during her natural life for her care and fidelity.

• Item - My will and desire are that my Executor pay all my just debts and funeral expence and that two hundred dollars be applied toward building a Meeting House on the lands of Daniel Simmons near the Southwest bridge to be free for preachers of every denomination of Christians, also the ceiling inside of the house above the door be painted black and that the following lines be inserted in white letters, Viz. It is requested by Abraham Komegay Senr. that all Christians should pray for him (on this hope) Romans 14th. Chapter 9 Verse. For to this end Christ both died and rose and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living. I nominate, constitute, appoint and ordain Daniel Simmons as Executor of this my last Will and Testament.

J.M.0. NOTE: Since Abraham did not mention his brother, Joseph Kornegay, and since I have found no mention of Joseph as an heir of their brother, Elijah Komegay, who died prior to July 1793, I believe that Joseph either preceded Elijah in death or died before the deed was made to Daniel Kornegay (D l842) by the six known survivors in 1795.

Simmons - Hargett

Daniel Simmons (1766-1827) son of Daniel (B 1738) and Mary (Komegay) Simmons (B l738), married Penelope Hargett (B 7-11-1770) daughter of Peter and Ann (Isler) Hargett. Will of Daniel Simmons (Jr.), dated 11-25-1826, Prob. March Term 1827, in Jones County.

Eleven Children.

1. Simeon Simmons (B4-??-1789). Not in Will
2. William Simmons (B5-6-1791). Not in Will.
3. Nancy Simmons minor when Will was written.
4. George Washington Simmons (B 9-22-1794).
5. Peggie Simmons (B 2-12-1797) Mar., Bryant Griffin. Not in Will.
6. Susanna Simmons (6-1-1799, 6-7-1881) married first cousin, Harget Kornegay (9-17-1793, 8-18-1875) (Buried Jessie Westbrook Cemetery, Pink Hill, N.C.). Harget, son of Isaac Kornegay (1766-1838) and his first wife, Hester Hargett (1772-1817). Family to follow.
7. Penelope Simmons (B 3-12-1801) Married a Mr. Taylor.
8. Daniel Hargett Simmons (B 3-21-1803).
9. Cassie Simmons (B 3-25-1805). Not in Will.
10. John J. Simmons (B l807). Minor 1826.
11. Abraham Simmons (B 8-17-1809). Minor 1826.

Note:    Harget Kornegay spelled his name with one T. Names of children not in Will are from research by others, as well as all dates except on No. 6.

N.C. State Archives - Jones County Wills.
Abraham (Abram) Kornegay - Will dated 10-12-1811.
(Son of John (D 1800) and Rachel Kornegay).
Heirs: Brother, Isaac Kornegay. Sisters, Susannah Kornegay, Sivil Dunkin (Duncan) and Winney Herret Kornegay. Also nephew, Lewis Morris. Exec., Brother, Isaac Kornegay.

N.C. State Archives - Duplin County Wills
Isaac Kornegay (1766-1838) - Will dated 9-3-1836. (Son of John (D 1800) and Rachel Kornegay).

(See NOTE below for correction submitted by Kathlynn Simpson Arledge Johnson on 4/4/99)

Heirs: Wife, Esther Kornegay.
Sons, Harget, Isler, Isaac, Ahasuerus, Lewis William and Immanuel Kornegay. (Abraham Bryan Kornegay B 1795 Dec'd.).
Dtrs., Nancy, Hester, Polly, Eliza, Caroline and Clarissa Kornegay.
Item - To my beloved wife Esther, feather bed and furniture, cart, oxen and waggon during her natural life or widowhood. To my two daughters, Caroline and Clarissa, slaves when they should marry or become of age of 21 years. All remaining property I lend to my wife Esther to educate and raise my said two children. Two beds and furniture and two cows to each of them, and if they die all of this property shall go to my wife Esther Kornegay,

Isaac Komegay married third, Esther (Aldridge) Wooten, Duplin Co. Bond 1-2G-1 831. Two children.- Caroline and Clarissa Komegay. Married first, in 1792, Hester Hargett (1772-1817). Married second, Catherine Brock.

NOTE:  Oates may be incorrect in connecting Isaac as son of John Kornegay & Rachel Matthew.  Per Isaac Kornegay (1766-1838) family Bible records, he is in fact, son of William Kornegay, Sr. and Elizabeth Outlaw.  The existing Bible records appear to be only of Isaac and his descendants, since no births, marriages, spouses or deaths for ancestors are included.  And it appears that Hettie Cooper Watkins added this information "William Kornegay, Sr., June 22, 1812 this William Kornegay was father to Isaac my Great Grandfather. Joseph, son of William died January 31, 1769. Elizabeth Kornegay wife of William Kornegay died April 30, 1821 being 78 years old (must be my gt gt grandmother)".  Note: She is not stating as fact she only says "must be."  Kathlynn contacted Mr. Oates and he consented to this correction.  His error is certainly very understandable, since he found NO COURT RECORDS FOR WILLIAM in his extensive search, he concluded that Isaac must be a son of John Kornegay.

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