Orange County Indexed
The Tatom surname
The Tatom name in Orange County Indexed: 215 historical records and 10 people in the chronology.
- In the records
- 1779 to 1831
most named in the 1790s
- Tax lists 1779–1790
- Court minutes 1784–1811
- Wills 1784–1811
- Deeds 1785–1831
- Marriages 1799–1828
- In the chronology
- 1752 to 1809 10 people in 18 entries, most in the 1790s
- Places in its deeds and wills
- Hillsborough (9), Camp Creek (5), King Street (5), Lick Branch (4), Churton Street (3), Dials Creek (2), Muddy Branch (2), Tryon Street (2)
- Married into
- Mayhoe 2, Weaver 2, Brantly 1, Browning 1, Owen 1 · the marriages
- Often named with
- Lytle 31, Harris 23, Hogg 20, Carson 16, McCauley 14, Alves 13, Taylor 13, Thompson 12, Benton 11, Christmas 11, Ray 10, Mebane 9
- People with a page here
- Absalom Tatom
- Spellings to try
- Tatum, Tatoms
- Search beyond these records
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Drawn from the records below. Families named together, or married to one another, are leads to follow, not proof of kinship. A similar spelling may be another family, and two people of the same name are not necessarily the same person.
In the chronology 10 people
The people of this surname named in the county’s dated events, as the names index lists them. Each printed name is its own heading; names that may be one person are not merged.
- Tatom, Absalom 18 entries, 1752–1809
- Tatom, Betsey 1 entry, 1809
- Tatom, Cate 1 entry, 1809
- Tatom, George 1 entry, 1809
- Tatom, George, the younger 1 entry, 1809
- Tatom, Jack 1 entry, 1809
- Tatom, Jesse 1 entry, 1809
- Tatom, Jim 1 entry, 1809
- Tatom, Patsey 1 entry, 1809
- Tatom, Sally 1 entry, 1809
In the historical records 215 records
21 deeds, 7 marriages, 167 court minutes, 3 tax list entries and 17 wills and papers, oldest first. Every record that names someone of this surname, as the record spells it; choose a collection to narrow the list. Tatom marriages in full · Search the name in every collection
1770s
- 1779Tax listsThe 1779 tax list: Tatom Stephen
1780s
- 1784Court minutesWm. Tatom produced a license admitting him to practice in the several courts.
- 1784Court minutesAndrew Murdoch received a tavern license at his dwelling, bonded with Absolom Tatom.
- 1784WillsBond: Alexander Mebane
- 1785DeedsJohn Nichols to Memucan Hunt & William Lytle & Absalom Tatom, 29 October 1785
- 1785Court minutesJohn Taylor received a tavern license, bonded with Absolom Tatom.
- 1785Court minutesA jury was sworn in Lewis Phillips’s case against Derby Conners.
- 1785WillsBond: Archibald Latta
- 1785WillsPower of attorney: Absolom Tatom to Charles Taylor
- 1786DeedsJames Williams to Absalom Tatom, 16 October 1786
- 1786WillsDeed of gift: George Allen to George Mebane and others
- 1787Court minutesWhitney won £18.1.6 plus costs; the court required proof of Ross’s offsetting account and appointed five men to settle their accounts by…
- 1787Court minutesThe record listed thirteen men without stating their role or the associated court business (Jno Thompson, Edward Turner, Isaac Gattis, Ja…
- 1787WillsWill of John Sheels
- 1788Court minutesThe court ordered the old route through Thompsons to Hillsborough reopened, assigned listed residents’ laborers, and named Watters and Es…
- 1788Court minutesThe court appointed five commissioners to settle treasurer Jno Walker’s accounts and publish the resulting statement (Alexander Mebane, W…
- 1788Court minutesThe court appointed five commissioners to supervise the Enoe bridge, requiring its contractor to maintain it for seven years (Wm McCauley…
- 1788Court minutesOn appeal, the jury awarded Wm Kenneday £0.6.0 plus costs against John Taylor.
- 1788Court minutesThe jury awarded James Gray and his unnamed wife £10, interest from 15 September 1785, and costs against Wm Cumming.
- 1788Court minutesThe jury returned a one-penny verdict plus costs in Watts and Lytle’s action against Stephen J Kirk.
- 1788Court minutesThe court appointed three men to assess Hillsborough’s taxable property for the year (Absalom Tatom, Wm Lytle, Dav’d Ray).
- 1788Court minutesWith no other property found, the court ordered sale of Josiah Watts’s one-acre Hillsborough lot to satisfy Tatom’s execution.
- 1788Court minutesWith no other property found, the court ordered sale of Josiah Watts’s one-acre Hillsborough lot to satisfy Tatom’s execution.
- 1788WillsWill of Stephen Tatom
- 1789DeedsJohn Nichols late Sheriff to Absalom Tatom, 23 November 1789
- 1789Court minutesWill of Stephen Tatom, proved by William Tatom.
- 1789Court minutesOn Lytle’s motion, the court appointed commissioners, any three acting, to settle and divide Robert Lytle’s estate held by Wm Lytle.
- 1789Court minutesThe court appointed three commissioners to settle Thomas Pratt’s estate accounts with executor David Ray and report during the term.
- 1789Court minutesDeed of Mortgage, Arch’d Lytle to Wm Mebane & Wm McCauley & Mathew McCauley & Alex Mebane Jr & Wm Bell & James Mebane & Anthony Sharp, pr…
1790s
- 1790DeedsGeorge Doherty to Absalom Tatom, May 1790
- 1790Court minutesDeed, John Nichols Shff &c to John Cain, proved by Absalum Tatom.
- 1790Court minutesDeed, Samuel Allen to John Taylor, proved by Absalum Tatom.
- 1790Court minutesDeed, John Cain to Edward Trice, proved by Absalum Tatom.
- 1790Court minutesDeed, Henry Thompson to Dav’d Ray, proved by Abso Tatom.
- 1790Tax listsThe 1790 tax list: Mourning Tatom (St. Mary’s District)
- 1790Tax listsThe 1790 tax list: John Tatom (St. Mary’s District)
- 1791Court minutesAbsalom Tatom, Alexander Mebane and Wm Lylte were assigned to review county treasurer Jno Walker’s accounts and report.
- 1791Court minutesThe court assigned a jury to survey a requested diversion toward the mineral spring on James Hoggs land.
- 1791Court minutesThe jury awarded Thomas Farmer twenty shillings and costs against Absalum Tatom.
- 1791WillsWill of Samuel (x) Tolby
- 1791WillsWill of Jesse Benton
- 1792DeedsAbsalom Tatom to John Hogg, 3 February 1792
- 1792DeedsAbsalom Tatom to Thomas Brooks, 1792
- 1792Court minutesWalter Alves replaced Absalom Tatom on the committee reviewing trustee John Walker’s accounts alongside Alex Mebane and Wm Lylte.
- 1793DeedsJohn Hogg to Walter Alves & Absalom Tatom & William Hooper, 20 August 1793
- 1793DeedsJohn Estes to Absalom Tatom, 5 November 1793
- 1793DeedsAbsalom Tatom to John Estes, 12 July 1793
- 1793WillsPower of attorney: James Williams to John Willis
- 1793WillsWill of James Ross
- 1794DeedsAnthony Cozart to William Tatom, 3 October 1794
- 1794WillsBill of sale: John Fairman to Joseph Dixon
- 1795DeedsDavid Ray to Absalom Tatom, 13 June 1795
- 1795Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Sterling Harris, Shad Forrister, Hardy Hawkins and 2 others present.
- 1795Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Wm McCauley, James Christmas, Jno Umstead and 2 others present.
- 1795Court minutesJustices Geo Dannel, Jno Thompson, James Christmas and 10 others attended the appointment of the county register.
- 1795Court minutesAbsalum Tatom was assigned to receive Hillsbo’s taxable-property lists.
- 1795Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices James Carson, Rob’t Campbell, Hardy Hawkins and A Tatom present.
- 1795Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices James Carson, A Tatom and Walter Alves present.
- 1795Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices James Carson, Jno Hogg and A Tatom present.
- 1795Court minutesJoseph Hodge secured his sheriff and tax-collection duties with approved sureties and took the office oath.
- 1796Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices James Carson, John Rhodes, Absalum Tatom and 2 others present.
- 1796Court minutesAndrew Murdock qualified as sheriff and posted separate bonds for office duties and collection of public and county taxes.
- 1796Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices James Carson, Absalum Tatom and John Hogg present.
- 1796Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices James Carson, John Umstead, Absalum Tatom and John Hogg present.
- 1796Court minutesSterling Harris, Wm McCauley, Absalum Tatom and John Hogg attended the resumed sitting.
- 1796Court minutesAbsalum Tatom and four other commissioners were appointed to examine the entry taker’s transcript and certify it for the secretary’s office.
- 1796Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Wm Raney, Wm Lytle and Absalum Tatom present.
- 1796Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Sterling Harris, Wm Lytle, Geo Dannel and 2 others present.
- 1797DeedsMemucan Hunt & William Lytle to Absalom Tatom, __ Apr 1797, April 1797
- 1797DeedsStephen Tatom to John Jenkins, 30 March 1797
- 1797DeedsWilliam Watters by Sheriff to Absalom Tatom, 15 July 1797
- 1797DeedsStephen Tatom to Fowler Jones, 25 May 1797
- 1797DeedsStephen Tatom & Mourning Tatom to George Casey, 14 September 1797
- 1797Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Jonathan Lindley, Jno Thompson, Empson Bird and 3 others present.
- 1797Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Jonathan Lindley, John Thompson, Empson Bird and 3 others present.
- 1797Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Wm McCauley, Sterling Harris, James Christmas and 3 others present.
- 1797Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Absalom Tatom, Wm McCauley, Jonathan Lindley and Hardy Hawkins present.
- 1797Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Absolom Tatom, Sterling Harris, Jonathan Lindley and James Christmas present.
- 1797Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Absalom Tatom, Sterling Harris, James Christmas and 3 others present.
- 1797Court minutesAfter James Mebane Jr sought Cicero’s sale, Rob’t Faucit and Jno Taylor petitioned successfully for Cicero’s freedom under James Armstron…
- 1797Court minutesDeed of Conveyance, Benjamin Smith to James Hogg, proved by Absalom Tatom Esqr came into Court and being duly sworn.
- 1797Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices James Carson, Absalom Tatom, Sterling Harris and 2 others present.
- 1797Court minutesJustices James Carson, William McCauley, Robert Campbell and 9 others attended the sheriff election.
- 1797Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices James Baldridge, William Lytle, Absalom Tatom and 2 others present.
- 1797Court minutesDeed, Memucan Hunt & William Lytle to Absalom Tatom, proved by Sterling Harris.
- 1798DeedsAbsalom Tatom to Barnabus O’Ferrell, 28 February 1798
- 1798Court minutesThe court recorded Nath’l Carter, Nath’l McLemore, Wm Whithead Sr and 11 others for jury service.
- 1798Court minutesDeed of Trust, proved by Absalom Tatom & Wm Lytle.
- 1798Court minutesDeed of Gift, Geo Doherty & Mary Doherty to Arch’d Lytle & Jesse Benton, proved by Absolom Tatom & Wm Lytle.
- 1798Court minutesDeed, Stephen Tatom & Mourning Tatom to George Carey, proved by John Wilbourn.
- 1799DeedsNathaniel Rochester to Absalom Tatom, 4 December 1799
- 1799MarriagesMarriage bond: Stephen Tatom and Sally Owen
- 1799Court minutesThe clerk’s memorandum recorded distribution of assembly acts and journals to Chatham and named recipients (Wm Shepperd, Ro Tinnen, James…
- 1799Court minutesThe court appointed commissioners to divide lands into four shares in Joseph Courtney’s partition case against Allison Williams.
- 1799Court minutesThe court appointed Absalom Tatom as road overseer, replacing John Faddis.
- 1799Court minutesThe court recorded James Lapsley, John Wilkerson, Wm Haywood and 27 others for jury service.
- 1799WillsWill of John Estes
1800s
- 1800DeedsJohn Tatom to Fowler Jones, 29 November 1800
- 1800Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices James Carson, Wm McCauley, Jno Thompson and 3 others present.
- 1800Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Jno Thompson, Empson Bird, Sterling Harris and 2 others present.
- 1800Court minutesThe court fined John Taylor and ordered imprisonment for contempt after he appeared intoxicated and assaulted justice Absolam Tatom.
- 1800Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Empson Bird, Sterling Harris, Hardress Hawkins and Absalom Tatom present.
- 1800Court minutesJustices James Carson, James Walker, Jno Rhodes and 7 others attended the appointment of constables.
- 1800Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices John Thompson, James Walker and Absalom Tatom present.
- 1800Court minutesThe assembled justices levied county-expense and jury taxes on polls, land and town property.
- 1800Court minutesAbsalom Tatom was appointed to receive taxable-property lists.
- 1800Court minutesDeed, Absalom Tatom to John Estis, acknowledged in court.
- 1800Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Samuel Benton, Wm Shepperd, Sterling Harris and 2 others present.
- 1800Court minutesThe court appointed Samuel Benton and Catlet Campbell to relocate and repair the jailer’s kitchen, funding the work through an 1801 tax.
- 1800WillsWill of Joseph Courtney
- 1802WillsCodicil of Absolom Tatom
- 1803Court minutesWill of Absalom Tatom, proved by Wm Norwood.
- 1803WillsWill of Absolom Tatom
- 1809Court minutesThe court emancipated nine people under Absalom Tatom’s will, assigned Tatom surnames, and accepted the trustees’ bond against county sup…
1810s
- 1811Court minutesDeed, William Tatom to Adam Duglass, proved by Jas Kelly.
- 1811WillsWill of James Faucette
- 1812MarriagesMarriage bond: George Tatom and Betsey Brantly
- 1816MarriagesMarriage bond: George Browning and Susannah Tatom
1820s
- 1822MarriagesMarriage bond: Willie Tatom and Lively Weaver
- 1827MarriagesMarriage bond: George Tatom and Betsy Weaver
- 1827MarriagesMarriage bond: George Tatom and Cynthia Mayhoe
- 1828MarriagesMarriage bond: Anderson Mayhoe and Jessey Tatom
1830s
Undated
- DeedsWilliam Tatom to James Patterson, 9 January 1896
- Court minutesWill of Wm. Johnston, proved by Gen'l. John Butler, Jesse Benton, & Absolom Tatom.
- Court minutesThe referenced jury heard Wm. Merritt’s case against Benj. Chapman.
- Court minutesThe referenced jury heard Jno. Morrow’s case against Jno. Grisham.
- Court minutesThe referenced jury heard Rob. Morrison’s case against James Monro.
- Court minutesDeed, Jno. Nichols Esq. to Memucan Hunt, proved by Wm. Lytle & Absolom Tatom ack..
- Court minutesA juror was withdrawn in Adam Rice’s debt action against Thomas Davis.
- Court minutesThe court ordered a survey and jury inspection of the disputed boundaries in Whitney’s action against Davis, with each party choosing jur…
- Court minutesDeed, Absalom Tatom to Josiah Watts, acknowledged in court.
- Court minutesDeed, John Allison, Josiah Watts, William Lytle & Henry Thompson to Absalom Tatom, acknowledged in court.
- Court minutesDeed, Absalom Tatom to Robinson Mumford, proved by William Nash.
- Court minutesThe court appointed A Tatom, John Estes, and Sterling Harris to assess town property.
- Court minutesThe court assigned Absalom Tatom and three colleagues to assess county records needing renewal and estimate the work’s duration.
- Court minutesDeed, Absalom Tatom to Thomas Brooks, acknowledged in court.
- Court minutesDeed, John Nichols Sheriff to Absalom Tatom, proved by David Ray.
- Court minutesDeed, Walter Alves & wife, proved by Absalom Tatom.
- Court minutesPower of Attorney, John Hogg to Walter Alves & Absalom Tatom & William Hooper, acknowledged in court.
- Court minutesJack was discharged at a called court when nobody appeared to present the charge.
- Court minutesAbsalom Tatom, John, Empson Bird and Joseph Culbertson qualified as justices under Richard D Speight’s commission.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices John Walker, John Taylor, Walter Alves and 3 others present.
- Court minutesJohn Allison was continued as county register upon bond with Wm Lytle and Walter Alves.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Jno Taylor, A Tatom, Jno Hogg and 3 others present.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Wm Ray, A Tatom, John Thompson and Hardress Hawkins present.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Wm Nunn, A Tatom, Walter Alves and Hardy Hawkins present.
- Court minutesJustices Wm Lytle, Wm Nunn, John Hogg and 8 others attended the entry-taker election.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Wm Ray, Absalom Tatom and John Hogg present.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices James Carson, John Taylor and Absalom Tatom present.
- Court minutesWilliam Lytle, Sterling Harris and Absalom Tatom were assigned to assess entry books needing transcription and estimate the cost.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Rob’t Campbell, A Tatom and Andrew Murdock present.
- Court minutesJustices Empson Bird, John Thompson, Archer Campbell and 32 others attended the sheriff’s election.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices William Courtney, Absalom Tatom and John Rhodes present.
- Court minutesAbsalom Tatom was assigned to receive the district’s taxable-property lists.
- Court minutesJoseph Hodge qualified as sheriff after the justices approved his sureties.
- Court minutesThe court resumed with Jonathan Lindley, Absalom Tatom and John Hogg present.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices John Hogg, Absalom Tatom and John Umstead present.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices John Taylor, William Nunn and Absalom Tatom present.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Jno Thompson, Absalom Tatom and William Hooper present.
- Court minutesThe justices divided themselves into four classes for holding court.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices James Carson, Wm Ray, Wm Hooper and 3 others present.
- Court minutesLabon Taborn, a free apprentice alleging mistreatment, was ordered released on security for appearance in Granville court after paying ja…
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Wm Ansley, A Tatom and Wm Hooper present.
- Court minutesAbner B Bruce became clerk, gave bond with approved sureties and delivered the bond to chairman William Courtney.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices A Tatom, Jno Thompson, James Christmass and 18 others present.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Benjamin Lacy, John Hogan, Absalom Tatom and 2 others present.
- Court minutesRob’t Faust surrendered Wm Elliott, who offered Henry Faucett as approved replacement security.
- Court minutesThe Wake sheriff incurred a conditional fine for failing to return execution in Augustus Benton’s action against Ben Smith.
- Court minutesThe Wake sheriff incurred a conditional fine for failing to return execution in Rob’t Campbell’s action against John O’Deir.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Wm McCauley, Sterling Harris and Absalum Tatom present.
- Court minutesThe court opened its August 1795 term with four justices present.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Absalom Tatom, John Thompson and Wm Lytle present.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices A Tatom, Will Lytle and Jas Christmas present.
- Court minutesDeed, Anthony Cozort to William Tatom, acknowledged in court.
- Court minutesDeed, George Doherty to A Tatom, proved by John Taylor.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Absalom Tatom, Sterling Harris, Walter Alves and 2 others present.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices James Carson, Walter Alves, John Thompson and Absalum Tatom present.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices James Carson, John Thompson, Benjamin Lacey and 5 others present.
- Court minutesThe court levied taxes to build a Hillsborough jail and appointed Samuel Benton, Absalum Tatom and Sterling Harris to plan and supervise…
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Absalom Tatom, Sterling Harris, William McCauley and William Lytle present.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Absalom Tatom, Wm Lytle, John Hogg and Hardy Hawkins present.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Absalom Tatom, Walter Alves, John Hogg and 4 others present.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices James Carson, Absalom Tatom, Sterling Harris and 4 others present.
- Court minutesA motion to compensate Tobias Rogers for the bridge at Matthew McCauleys mill failed when the justices divided evenly.
- Court minutesJustices Wm Ray, Wm Rainey, Benj Lacy and 19 others attended the court.
- Court minutesDeed, Stephen Tatom to John Jenkins, acknowledged in court.
- Court minutesDeed, Stephen Tatom to Fowler Jones, acknowledged in court.
- Court minutesDeed, Jonathan Clenny to Sam’l Clenny, proved by A’m Tatom.
- Court minutesDeed, And’w Murdock Shff &c to Absalom Tatom, acknowledged in court.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices James Carson, Sterling Harris, Absalom Tatom and Hardy Hurdle present.
- Court minutesAndrew Murdock qualified as sheriff and posted separate bonds for office duties and public and county taxes.
- Court minutesDeed, James Faucet to Wm Whitted, proved by Ab’m Tatom.
- Court minutesDeed, Thomas Hart to William Whitted, proved by A Tatom.
- Court minutesDeed, Owen Lindly to Wm Whitted, proved by A Tatom.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices John Hogg, Absalom Tatom and Wm Lytle present.
- Court minutesDeed, Absalom Tatom to Barnabas O'Farrell, acknowledged in court.
- Court minutesThe court recorded James Lapsley, John Wilkerson, William Hagwood and 26 others for jury service.
- Court minutesAbsalom Tatom incurred a conditional fine for failing to appear as a juror.
- Court minutesThe court excused Absalom Tatom’s previous failure to attend jury service after receiving sworn reasons.
- Court minutesWill of John Estes, proved by Francis Child who was at the Execution of the will, Frances McKarall & Absalom Tatom.
- Court minutesUnder Benj Williams’s commission, four justices were appointed; Absalum Tatom and James Walker qualified and joined the bench.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices William McCauley, John Thompson and Absalom Tatom present.
- Court minutesAfter Morgan Hart resigned, the justices elected John Taylor Jr clerk; he furnished bonds and qualified, and Robert Williams received the…
- Court minutesJohn Carrington won damages against James Carson; appeal securities were approved, with Absalom Tatom replacing the absent James Walker.
- Court minutesJohn Taylor won assault damages against Absalom Tatom and others; an appeal followed with approved securities.
- Court minutesAbsalom Tatom, Catlett Campbell and John Casey were appointed to settle the public-buildings treasurer’s account.
- Court minutesJohn Hogg qualified as executor for Absalom Tatom’s estate.
- Court minutesDeed of Bargain & Sale, Alexander Anderson to William Whitted, proved by made Oath.
- Court minutesThe sheriff was ordered to produce Lee Tatom for apprenticeship.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices James Webb, David Mebane, Joseph Moore and Absalom Tatom present.
- Court minutesPowers of Attorney, Duncan Cameron & Catlet Campbell to Abram Murray, acknowledged in court.
- Court minutesPowers of Attorney, Duncan Cameron & Catlet Campbell to Abram Murray, acknowledged in court.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of I???? Tatom granted to William Hicks; sureties John Rob???.
- WillsBill of sale: Samuel Guthrie to Edward Trice