Isaac Greason (sic), age 83, is found on the 1850 census of Alamance County, North Carolina. His occupation is "none", birthplace is North Carolina. Also in the household is his wife Terly (sic). Page 22, family 36/36.
Isaac married Dorothy Turley Ingle, daughter of George Ingle.
************************************************
He was the son of Jacob and Elizabeth Greeson. Jacob was born between 1740 and 1750. Jacob died in Guilford County, North Carolina about 1781.
**************************************************
Isaac Greeson (1766-1856) was the grandson of Isaac Greeson who came to America in 1728.
The following is information on Isaac Greeson, the Grandfather.
Source is the book - "Pennsylvania German Pioneers, Volume I" by Ralph Beaver Strassburger, page 22
Palatines imported in the ship James Goodwill, David Crackatt, Mr, from Rott, but last from (Deal) as by clearance dated....Subscribed the forgoing declaration 11th Sept. 1728. Isac CRISON (German signature)
This Isaac Greeson was a member of the Brick Church in Guilford County. It was German Reformed faith. He is probably buried in that cemetery.
The will of Isaac Greeson is recorded in Orange County, North Carolina Will Book A, page 89-91. Date of will was 10 Sept 1768. He named his son Nicholas as his executor. This will was presented at the October 1768 court. George Fogleman and John Oliver were witnesses to this will.
Family links:
Spouse:
Dorothy Turley Ingle Greeson (1774 - 1856)*
Children:
Henry Christopher Greeson (1788 - 1856)*
Jacob Greeson (1789 - 1865)*
Sophire Greeson Spoon (1797 - 1866)*
Margaret Rachel Greeson Amick (1804 - 1893)*
470, Isaac Greeson