Adrian Anglin - (1693-1777)
We have been able to trace our Anglin roots in this country back to Adrian Anglin. Of course Adrian had parents, but this is where most genealogy researchers in our lineage feel confident with the findings. Adrian Anglin came to this country in 1717 at the age of 24, paying for his passage with four years of indentured servitude. His servitude was sold by Capt. Abraham Lewis to John Ragland of Hanover County, Virginia. We would never have known this if John Ragland had not refused to free Adrian when his four year term of servitude was over, thus forcing Adrian to sue for his freedom in 1721.
(Credit to Karen Parker)
Adrian was married first to Elizabeth W. Gates, and by this marriage he had five known children: Ann, William, John, Maryann, and Ann. He later married Mary Thornhill, who bore him six children that we know of: Philip, Elizabeth, Sarah, Lydia, Adrian, and Joseph. Thornhill was apparently not Mary's maiden name, because she had a daughter, Joyce, born about 1734, apparently a step-sister to Adrian's children, who married Abner Harbour. She was the Joyce Harbour who gave her deposition in a suit between Philip Anglin and his sister Sarah's husband William Hays over the care, treatment, maintenance and property of Philip's and Sarah's (and Joyce's) mother, Mary Thornhill Anglin.
Credit to Wikitree: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Anglin-66
It was relayed to me that my grandfather and his first wife, Vey McIntosh, had a shotgun wedding 3 days after the birth of their daughter. Joy said that Vey actually taught Sunday School in the morning and went into labor that evening. No one knew Vey was pregnant. "When her brother found out that she was having this baby, he went after Clifford with a shotgun and forced this marriage." Joy said that Clifford never lived a day with Vey. Mary Cecil Anglin was my aunt's name, born June 10, 1934.
This afternoon I placed a call to Ceci's phone number and got her on the phone! I explained gently who I am....saying I believed us to be related and told her I was Donna Anglin. She asked me to repeat my name so I did and added that I was Clifford Anglin's granddaughter. She said, "Well, he was my father." (I wasn't sure if she knew who he father was so I was glad she said that.) It went very nicely from there. She did not hold it against me or my dad that her father had no contact with her. She seemed quite pleased that I was interested in finding her and actually called her. She gave me her address so I will send her some photos of my family and will call her again. She even mentioned about visiting with her so we will see where it goes from here. I was prepared for her to hang up on me, but it went quite well. She seems very nice.
More details about Adrian Anglin can be found on various blogs, websites, and genealogy sites. But just for a moment, I thought I would begin at the beginning, before I jump ahead in time a bit.
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JUMPING AHEAD
My Genealogy Beginnings
It was about 12 years ago - my father, Bruce Anglin, was having an operation and I was his driver to and from the hospital. We sat in pre-op with my stepmom, Stella Acquasanta Anglin, waiting for my dad's turn. During this time, my dad revealed to me some family secrets that were known to few. It seemed that he wanted someone to know, someone to preserve family history in some way, should he not make it through the surgery. (He did, don't worry!)
My grandfather, Clifford Anglin, unbeknownst to most, was married prior to being married to my grandmother, Irene Grabowski. Not only that, Grandpa Cliff had a daughter! "Dad! You have a sister!" had to have been my exclamation! "Don't you want to find her?" I guess it never occurred to my dad to go looking for his half sister, but you can bet it become high on my list of things to do!
Flashback in time 12 years ago and know that the Internet and doing genealogy research were not what they are today. I started with sending an email of to the Yancey Country Register of Deeds and connected with a wonderful woman, Gwen Bodford, who was more than helpful in finding documents and details. At that time Joy Anglin Ball was still living and she was an incredible source of information related to our Anglin line.
I found some correspondence in old emails to Gwen:
I spoke with my father about his "sister" Ceci. He was quite amazed and I believe amused that I was able to locate her (through your help!). I wanted to be sure he wouldn't be upset if I contacted Ceci and he was absolutely fine with it. This afternoon I placed a call to Ceci's phone number and got her on the phone! I explained gently who I am....saying I believed us to be related and told her I was Donna Anglin. She asked me to repeat my name so I did and added that I was Clifford Anglin's granddaughter. She said, "Well, he was my father." (I wasn't sure if she knew who he father was so I was glad she said that.) It went very nicely from there. She did not hold it against me or my dad that her father had no contact with her. She seemed quite pleased that I was interested in finding her and actually called her. She gave me her address so I will send her some photos of my family and will call her again. She even mentioned about visiting with her so we will see where it goes from here. I was prepared for her to hang up on me, but it went quite well. She seems very nice.
I spoke with Aunt Ceci a few times after the initial call. And then I got an email from Gwen informing me of Ceci's passing. I replied to Gwen:
I have tried to reach my Aunt unsuccessfully as of late....now I know why. The last time I spoke with her, she was not doing well. I pray she is at peace. I wish I would have been able to meet her, but that was not to be. She sounds like she was a lovely lady. We had some things in common--love of the outdoors, gardening and cooking.
MARY CECIL (CECI) ANGLIN RAMSOM
A beautiful lady, Mary Cecil Ransom, “Ceci”, as she was known by many, passed peacefully into her new life with the Lord on Thursday evening, November 29, 2007, at her home.Preceding her in death are her husband: Robert C. (Bob) Ransom; and her parents: Clifford and Vay McIntosh Anglin. Surviving are her stepdaughters: Miriam “Mimi” Strohmere of Louisville, KY and Clair Ransom of Hopewell, NJ; and, 3 step-grandchildren. The memorial service will be held at 2:30 P.M. Monday, December 10, 2007, at the First Baptist Church in Burnsville. Officiating will be the Revs. Richard Muri and Harold McDonald.“Ceci” was a dedicated wife and friend. Her greatest joys were her husband, her church, golfing, and her beloved mountains. She was an avid golfer, a great cook and hostess, entertaining her friends with beautiful, memorable dinner parties. She loved the outdoors, and enjoyed working in her gorgeous flower gardens. Next to her church, she felt close to God among her flowers. She and her husband bought the historic McCormick School Boy’s Dormitory, transforming it into one of the most beautiful homes in Burnsville.She graduated from Burnsville High School and Dental Technician School at the University of North Carolina. She worked for Pollard’s Drug Store until her marriage, then joined her husband in his dental business, working as a Receptionist, and then as his Dental Technician. They worked in Burnsville until their retirement. Later they enjoyed traveling all over the United States in their motor coach, together with a “convoy” of several other enthusiasts, playing golf along the way.She lived in Burnsville most of her life, but the nice weather in Florida enticed them to move to Sebring during the winter. She made close and loving friends in Sebring. After her husband’s death, she returned to Burnsville, where she had many special lifelong friends who loved her very much.She was a faithful participant in the First Baptist Church, and loved her church “family”. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 425, Burnsville, NC 28714.We loved “Ceci” and will miss her dearly.Many, many thanks to Hospice and her friends.
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