Jesse HART (1795-1850)

Jesse HART was born about 1795, possibly in Tyrrell County, NC.

His parentage is unknown, though there is speculation that his father's name may have been Barrum Hart. I have not yet found a record stating the names of his parents or siblings.

Jesse Hart came to Greene County, NC some time before 1820, because he is first found living there in the 1820 census. By this time, he is married and has a son. He also has another male about his same age living in his household, quite possibly a brother. A female slave is also living with the family.

We know his wife to be Mary Polly SPIVEY, daughter of Ephraim SPIVEY and Margaret.

Jesse and Mary had the following children:
1. Elias HART, b. bef. 1820
2. Elizabeth HART, b. 1821
3. Barram HART, b. 1824
4. Mary M. HART, b. 1826
5. Martha HART, b. 1828
6. Susan R. HART, b. 1830
7. Zelota HART "Lottie", b. 1832
8. Jesse E. HART, b. 1834
9. Alexander C. HART, b. 1836
10. Daughter HART, b. 1838

Jesse Hart died in December 1849 in Greene County, NC.

Sources:

• 1820 United States Federal Census: He is living in Greene County with his wife, a son, and another male his age, possibly a brother. One female slave, between the ages of 26-44, is also living in the household.
• 1830 United States Federal Census: He is living with his wife, a son between the ages of 5-9 and a son and three daughters all under the age of 5. Three slaves are also living in the household: a male and a female, between the ages of 24-35, and a male, under the age of 10. 
• 1840 United States Federal Census: He is living with his wife, a son and a daughter between the ages of 15-19, a son and three daughters between the ages of 10-14, a daughter between the age of 5-9, and a daughter and two sons under the age of 5. Also in the household are three slaves: a female, between the age of 36-54, and a female and male between the ages of 10-23.