William Speights

Notes:

"WM SPEIGHTS, (son of Wm and Sarah Speights) was born June 25, 1745, probably in N.C. The family Bible also listed Mary b Nov 2, 1736; John b. Sept 30, 1739; Ruth, b Mar 25, 1742; Joseph, b Nov 20, 1748; and Leah, b June 19, 1751. In this same Bible was the name only of Mary Minchew. This younger Wm Speights is believed to have m Ann Phelps in 1772 (Chowan Co N.C. Records). He fought in the American Revolution and rec'd Bounty land in Hancock Co, Georgia and according to family legend, John and Levi Speights were brothers. They also rec'd bounty grants in the same county. Levi's family did not come to Texas so far as is known."

William married Ann Phelps about 1772 in Chowan County, North Carolina. Ann was born before 1752; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Levi Speights was born after 1772; and died.
2. Jack Speights was born after 1774; and died.
3. Thomas Speights was born after 1776; and died.
4. Serena Speights was born after 1778; and died.
5. Mary Speights was born after 1780; and died.
6. Lydia Speights was born between 1782 and 1794; and died.
7. Green W. Speights was born after 1784; died in 1838 in Holmes County, Mississippi.
8. John Speights was born after 1786; and died.
9. Shadrack Speights was born after 1786; and died.
10. William Myrick Speights was born on 23 Jan 1787 in Virginia; died on 23 Oct 1842 in Mississippi.
11. Asa Speights was born in 1797; died in Liberty County, Texas.

William + Sarah ???. Sarah was born before 1720; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]