Page Updated 21st. June 2000
There has been much researched and written about the Box families in America. I am very grateful to Lyn; Ves, (families 1 & 2); Annita, Betty, and all the researchers who have so willingly shared their work with me, and I will endeavour to record an overall picture of their work here.
It seems many Box families went to the Southern States of America in the early 1600, possible or probably to avoid religious persecution in England. One of the out-standing characteristics of the Box family members, both male and female, is their fierce independence and non-conformist attitudes to authority. This does not seem to lead generally to criminal activities, but more to freedom of speech and beliefs. Many were Methodist and Baptists Preachers, and in Sussex some were believed to be Quakers, not popular with Queen Elizabeth 1 policy of 'One Nation One Faith'
From 'The Complete Book of emigrants'; 'Order of Descendants of Ancient Planter'
"The term "Ancient Planters" is applied to those persons who arrived in Virginia before 1616, remained for a period of three years, paid their passage, and survived the massacre of 1622. they received the first patents of land in the new world as authorised by Sir Thomas Dale in 1618 for their personal adventure." One name on the list of descendants was John Box.
John Box, " Rope Maker", of Boston is said to have belonged to the English gentry, he was born in London in 1697. He first appeared in America in 1730 at Charlestown, where he asked for a settlement, he married Lydia Story. He was sometimes referred to as " Major", but no evidence of a military career has been found, although his brother was a naval commander in Egypt under Nelson. He was an active member of King's Chapel, --corner of School and Tremont St. Boston-- where he purchased pew no. 91 in the gallery, on the 19-3-1734, for 20 pounds. this indicates he was already married at that time.
From Lyn some Immigration Lists Index which might shed some light to someone.
Benjamin Box, Virgina 1637;-- Benjamin Box, Virginia 1623-- John Box Virgina 1623; 1636; & 1637--- John Box 23 Virginia 1622;-- John Box 23 Virginia 1624;---- John Box 26 Georgia 1774;-- Mary Box Virginia 1836,& 1637 & 1730;--- Thomas Box Virginia 1654; 1636; & 1638; William Box Georgia 1733, wife Mary, son James, son Philip.
The following from Betty < Gormo3@aol.com > 1st. Generation John Box born 1599 Kent, England, died 1636 VA, married Mary?-- Source: American Plantations and Colonies: Ships to America--"Truelove" 1622. Passengers from port of London: Box, John...age 23. In Virginia Muster; and in Virginia People, 1624/25. Settlers living at 'Chaplains Choice, Charles Cittie", in Virginia, January 21 1624/25. Sources--"Hotten's Lists" and "Adventures of Purse and Person"
2nd. Generation John Box born about 1625
3rd. Generation John Box born 1670 Warrosquyoake, Isle of Wight, VA, died 22 Nov. 1815. Laurens Co. SC--source: Laurens co. SC wills 1784-1840--Married Rachel Box. born about 1670 Warrosquyoake, Isle of wight, VA.
We are aware if these records are correct John Box lived to be 140 !! We know many Box men have enjoyed a long life, but even so this must be questioned further research is continuing, and if any one out there can contribute to verifying or correcting this info please e-mail either Betty or myself, thank you.
From Rhonda Givens < sweetums@bellsouth.net>
Robert Box born 3-11-1691 in Warrosquyoake, Isle of Wight, VA and died in Laurens Co SC. He married Mary Allen 1709 in Isle of Wight, VA, she was born 1693 in Isle of Wight, VA.
Their children were:
Robert Box B. 1734 D. 1787 Laurens Co. SC, and Mary Williams, in Laurens Co SC. She was born 1747 in St. Clair Co. SC. daughter of James Williams and Hester.
Mister Box, b. 1738 Laurens Co SC
William Box b. 1741, Laurens Co SC
Samuel Box b 1745 Orangeburg, Orange District, SC died 1835, Jefferson Co TN, married Mary Pannell, Oct. 25 1785 Orange Co NC. Samuel's military service between 1776-1781 American Revolution.
John Box born 1749, Laurens Co. SC; died 5-2-1821, Laurens Co. SC, married Rachael
Michael Box born 1751, Laurens Co. SC. died 1820, Banks Co or Franklin Co; married Mary Bolton
Edward Box born 1754, Laurens Co. SC, died 17-5-1857, Decatur Co. TN.
For further details of Edward's line contact Margaret at < swink@wn.com.au>
Children of Robert and Mary Box
Robert Box Jr. b. 1765, Laurens Co. Sc d May 07, 1821 Franklin Co. TN.
Stephen F. Box b. 1770, Laurens Co. SC d. November 09 1844, Crocket Houston, TX
Louisa Averila Box b. 1770 d. Abt. 1850, St. Clair Co. AL.
Josiah Box b. 1780 Laurens Co. SC, d. 1840 Choctaw Co. MS
John Morris Box b. August 07 1780, Laurens Co. SC d. 12 July 1842, Crocket Houston, TX
'The History of Houston County, Texas' , compiled and edited, History book Committee of Houston County Historical commission, which was kindly forwarded to me by Elizabeth Merriwether, has much information on the descendants of Stephen F. Box
For further information contact Rohnda or
Annita Powell Tonya < seaurchn@stic.net > or myself , e-mail at bottom of page Family 1 These two families have much of the same information as above,
with some variations and some additional info. Henry Box B. 1770 Laurens SC -Robert Box Jr. Laurens
Co. SC D. abt. May 7,1821,
Franklin Co. Tenn Averilla B. abt. 1770 Laurens Co.
SC D. abt 1850 St. Clair Co., married William Mathews -Stephen F. Box B. 1765-1770 Laurens Co. SC D.
abt October 9-1844, Crockett, Texas, married
Keziah Helms. -John Morris Box B. August 7-1780,
Laurens Co. SC D. abt.1847 Josiah Box B. August
7-1780, Laurens Co SC or Choctaw Co., married
Milly Powell. Henry Box B. 1770 Laurens Co. SC,
married Cassandra James F. Box B. 1787 Sc Allen Box B. 1794,
Laurens SC D. June 27-1866 St. Clair Co. AL
Henry Box Jr. B. 1796 Laurens Co. SC
Robert Box B. 1770 Laurens Co. SC D. abt. May 5-1821
in Franklin Co. Tenn, married Jane Goodwin
John Box B. 1800-1810 Franklin Co. Tenn
George Box D. Calhoun Co. AL.
James Box B. March 4-1799 Laurens Co. SC D. Feb. 26
1877, Houston Chikasaw Co., married Jane McLeroy,
November 22-1822 Franklin Co. Tenn. Micajah Box B. 1790-1800
Neely Box
Ruth Box
Anne Box -
Mary Box, married Virdeman Joy
Sarah Box, married Charles McDaniel
Family 2/
Robert Box 1770-1821 to Franklin Co., TN between 1799-1809,
son James b. 1799 Pendlton dist., SC;
land bought 1809 Franklin Co., TN.
Robert Box ca 1770-1821, M. Jane ( JRD: must have been b.
earlier ?)
John ca. 1785 sc-aft. 1853, m. Martha "Patsy" 1785-1850
Robert 1780-1859 MS, M Patsy Mitchell;
George 1790/1800 TN-1840 Calhoun Co., AL M. Salina Jones Sarah 1790/1795, D. 1821/1830, M.1810 Charles McDaniel Mary 1790/1795, D. aft 1830, M. Virdeman Ivey: James 1799 SC, D. 1877 MS, M.1822 Jane McElroy; Micajah 1800 SC. M. Martha; Goodwin 1803/4 Sc. D. aft 1860, M. Nancy Ruth 1804/10; Anne 1804/10 Neeley 1815/17 TN.
From "The Box Book with McElroy and Floyd", ca. 1975,
by Ophelia Richardson Wade based on the research of
Carmae (Massey) Smith, pp. 241.
Page 9--Interesting that even though Laurens Co. BOXes
owned so much land they had no slaves. Only Abraham
Box in 1800 had slaves. There was a Quaker settlement known as Rabon Creek Quakers and George Box was a
member.
From same book and author, 1987.
Robert Box b. ca., SC:--- Robert B. ca. 1734 (see ch.2); Samuel Box 1745- to TN; John B. ca. 1748, D. 1821, M. Rachel; Shadrack Robert; Abraham M. Cath., to TN about 1810; John: Benjamin M. Mary, to TN 1839;- Lisles, son in AL and his issue; Thomas J.; Talitha R.; Benjamin F.; Martha;- William L.; Eliza L.; Locke -Sarah J.; Daniel W. Malinda Luretta;
Henry Box B. 1770/1775 M. Cassandra,( moved to St. Clair
Co., AL about 1812-1820);
Henry B. 1796 M. 1832 Nancy Dunn; Wiseman B. 1826 M. Sarah O. Box; Allen 1794--1866, M. Mary B. 1801, to TN, to AL pre1820 Sarah O. M. Wiseman Box; James 1798 M. Cassandra, to St. Clair Co., AL Averilla M. Mathews Wiseman; Seth M. Margaret B. 1762, also to St. clair; Mary 1801-1884 M. Allen Box;
Jacob Box also to St Clair Co.; Michael B. 1752, D. 1820 GA.; Rachel D. 1852, M 1808 GA. Caleb Garrison; Michael B. 1770/74, M. Mary Laurence, to AL MS; Thomas in MS. 1840; William M. Eliz. in MS;- John in MS;- Grief in MS in 1844, dad's will; Edward Box 1754-1857 TN, ( left SC by 1817) M 1
Wanda M. Box; M. 2. 1842 Nancy D. 1860; M 3 Eliz.; Edward; John.
If you have any comment or connection with these or any other
family you would like listed here, or if you would like any further information,
please e-mail me.
My Favourite Web Sites
Box Family in England
World Wide Box Family
Box Family in Australia.
Box( Genealogical Query by JRD).
Box- Johnson family - Alabama
