Jacob B. Trammell

Jacob B. "Jake" Trammell [61], son of William Trammell [63] and Mary "Zilphia" Lynch [64], was born on 30 Oct 1791 in , , SC and died about Sep 1860 in , Macon Co, NC about age 68.

General Notes: Jacob B. Tramell. Jacob was born in Sourth Carolina about 1790 and later moved to Buncombe County, where she married Polly Hogshead.  They were present in Macon County by about 1822.

Trammell became a wealthy farmer and landowner.  In 1847, he and his partner B.W. Bell lost a suit in the Superior Court of North Carolina, and Trammel's property was sold to satisfied the judgement against them.  Nevertheless, the 1850 Macon County census shows he still owned 360 acres worth $2,000,

He tok oath as a constable in the December 1831 court.  In 1835, the court appointed him Entry Taker (of land claims) for the county.

from LOG CABIN COURTm MINUTES OF THE COUNTY COURT, BOOK 1, MACON COUNTY, NC 1829-1832  by Barbara Sears McRae, p21.

In 1820, Jacob was granted land (Military Bounty Grants for the War Of 1812) in Independence County, Arkansas.  There is no evidence that he ever went there.

     Jacob bought land in Haywood County, N.C., January 1, 1828, later, to Macon County, N.C.

County Trustee.  This seems to have been the same position as county treasurer.  The first trustee was the magistrate Michael Wikle, who was elected during the first session of court, March 1829.  The other candidate was Jacob Trammell. - Book LOG CABIN COURT, Minutes of the County Court, Book 1, Macon County, NC 1829-1832, p22.   by Barbara Sears McRae.

From Macon County Court Records: Jacob Trammell was very active in the early day affairs of Macon County, served as juror often and helped to lay out the roads of Macon Conty.

Dec 23, 1831 - Jacob B. Trammell - Constable, 1 year

Mar 20, 1846 - Jacob B. Trammell - Constable, 1 year

- Thelma Welch Swanson

It appears that Jacob was involved in a land fraud scandal.  Through a series of hearings and  trials that lasted from 1828 to 1842 indicates that Jacob conspired with Macon County entry taker Jonathan Phillip.  Phillips, after midnight, but before his office opened in the morning of 2nd of May, 1836, land purchases before was made by Jacob, who had the unfair of advantage of buying without competing.  More than 100,000 acres of land was obtained illegally by Trammell.  He had to face a jury and it appears he admitted his wrong doing, but there is no indication  he was punished. - From MACON COUNTY ECHOS, Vol 17, No, 4, Winter, 2004.pp13-15.

Trammell became a wealthy farmer and landowner.  In 1847, he and his partner B.W. Bell lost a suit in the Superior Court of North Carolina, and Trammell's property was sold to satisfy the judgement against them.  Never the less, the 1850 Macon Country Census shows he still owned 360 acres worth $2,000.

He took the oath as a constable in the December 1931 Court.  In 1935, the court appointed him Entry Taker (of land claims) for the county.

- from LOG CABIN COURT, p21,  by Barbara Sears McRae.

In March 1829 Jacob ran for the office of County (Macon) Trustee and lost to Michael Wikle.

- from LOG CABIN COURT, p22,  by Barbara Sears McRae.

Notes for JACOB B. TRAMMELL:

In 1820 Jacob was granted land in Independence County, Arkansas. There is no evidence that he ever lived, or went there. (The Arkansas Military Bounty Grants Of War Of 1812).Jacob bought land in Haywood Co., N.C. January 1,1828 later, to Macon County, N.C..

Listed in Macon County, N.C. census 1830 #015 and also in 1840 page 155.

Nov 1830 - William F. McKee sold land on a branch of the Sugartown (Cullasaja) river to Jacob Trammell and B.W. Bell, however he was to have possession of the building and improvements on this tract until Dec 25, 1831. - from the book LOG CABIN COURT by Barbara Sears McRae, p14.

Mar 24 1847 - J.B. Trammel to caroline Graham and Wm. K. Trammel 192 acres - $1000/Wit: I. Phillips & Mahala Bateman/Dist. 16, Sec 23.

Mar 24 1847 - J.B. Trammel to Caroline Graham and Wm. K. Trammel 171 acres - $600/District16, Section 2.

Dec 14 1847 - J.B. Trammel and B.W. Bell to Alexander Zachery 56 acres - District 16, Section 8.

Sept 18, 1850 - Jacob B. Trammell, Margaret C. Graham, and Wm. K. Trammell to Jonathan Ford, all of Macon for $252, 50 acres, Section 23, District 16, on Tennessee River.  J.B. Trammell, J.C. Graham, Wm. K. Trammell, wit: Wm. Lathem, H.B. Bryson.

Sept 21 1850 - Caroline Graham and Wm K. Trammel sold to J.B. Trammell 197 acres sold to J.B. Trammel 197 acres- District 16, Section 22 on the banks of the Tennessee river out o fwhich has heretofore been deeded to J.R.Allman and J. Ford 55 acres.  Wit: John Cline, Zilpha Trammel, & J. Ford.

Sept 21 1850 Caroline Graham and Wm. K. Trammel to Jacob Trammel 171 acres - $600/District 16, Section 2, Northside of Cartoogecheye on the bank of the River.  Wit: John Cline, Zilpha Trammel, & J. Ford.

Dec 16 1850  J.B. Trammel sold to J. Ford - 55 acres - $276.  A piece of land situated in the 16th District and being part of Section 23, joining the Town Commons.

Macon County Court records transcribed by Thelma Welch Swanson.

In 1830 census of Macon County, N.C. William Trammell lived next door and listed 1 male 60/70 and 1 female 70/80.1845

Jacob was in Franklin County, N.C..

1850 worth $2000.00-farmer-351/359

Jacob B. Trammell 60, b. S.C.   Tunneper Valley P.O.Polly 50, b. Buncombe County, N.C.

Caroline 28, b. Macon County, N.C.

Zilpha 24

William K. 22

Nancy 20

Harriet 18

Violet P. 16

Van Buren 14

William A. 8

Rebecca 5

Jonathan 3

Jane 1

1860 #96/302 worth $1000.00/ $470.00 Franklin N.C. P.O.

Jacob B. Trammell 70, farmer b. S.C.

Margaret C. Graham 39, b. Haywood County, N.C.

Harriet Trammell 25, b. Macon County, N.C.

Jacob V. 24, laborer William A. 17, laborer

Mary S. 10

Thomas 6

Henry M. 4

1860: Deed from the Macon County, N.C. Court of Pleas, December-Term 1860, list Administrator for Jacob B. Trammel to obtain the debts due from the deceased for about $725.00. It states that the personal estate of the intestate according to the best of his opinion and judgment is worth $-----. It contained a tract of land in Macon County adjoining the lands of J. Ford, J.M. Dobson, P.R. Siles, and D. Smith containing about 130 to 180 acres of the value of about $4.50 per acre, and another tract of land situated in the County of Jackson adjoining the lands of one Read and others, Section No. 16 in District 18 on the water of Foxway containing 64 acres upon his death descended to his children, Mahala, wife of A. Bateman, Caroline Graham, Harriet Trammell, Jacob Van Buren Trammell and his grandson William Trammell who represents his daughter Rebecca, deceased of N.C., Thomas R. Trammell, Zylpha wife of Peter Ross, Nancy wife of Isam Evans and Violet P. wife of Calvin Phillips of the state of  Arkansas, all of whom are of age of twenty-one with the exception of William the grandson who is without a guardian. All of the children signed with their mark, an X.

1908 - Jesse Deweese state that he knew Jacob Trammell and said that "he was always looked upon by the neighbors as part Indian, but they were recognized as white people with Indian blood".

     Deweese stated "Old Jacob Tramel resembled an Indian very much".

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was employed. Farmer & Tavern Owner

Jacob married Mary "Polly" Hogshead [62] [MRIN: 29], daughter of George W. Hogshead [23666] and Unknown,. Mary was born about 1800 in , , NC and died before 1860 in , Macon Co, NC.   Polly drowned in the Little Tennessee River while tending to her fish traps.

They had ten children: 

Mahala Trammell

 Thomas R. Trammell

Rebecca Trammell 

Caroline Margaret Trammell

 Zylpha Trammell

 William K. Trammell 

Nancy Trammell 

Harriet Trammell 

Violet Polina Trammell  

Jacob Vanburen "Van".Trammell