Malone/Williams Family History

Andrew Malone Discoveries

My Malone family has DNA origins from Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea, Africa and direct descendants of the Bubi People. Through the Middle Passage, Andrew’s father or grandfather arrived in Virginia, finally settling in the Nutbush, North Carolina area.

Born in 1804, in Warren County, North Carolina, we discovered Andrew’s mother Sarah, his sister Amy, and younger siblings John, Emily, and William living on the Alanson and Martha Christmas Williams Elm Grove Plantation. After the deaths of both Alanson and his wife Martha, my family was broken apart. Each given to one of the Williams’ children.

In 1828, the first to leave the Warren County, NC area was Andrew. Originally, he’s bequeathed to Thomas C. Williams and lands in Montgomery County, Tennessee. Andrew later was sold to Thomas’ former sister-in-law, Elizabeth Smith Williams Malone and her second husband Stephen Malone in Mason, Tipton County, Tennessee around 1845. Andrew would spend the rest of his days in District #9 of Tipton County.

In 1851, the Burwell’s, William and Mary Williams Burwell, took Andrew’s mother Sarah, siblings John, Emily, and William. They remained in Warren County, NC.

Also in 1851, John and Lavinia Clements Williams took Amy and her children to Bolivar, Jefferson County, Arkansas. However, after husband John’s death, Lavinia returned to Mason, Tipton County, Tennessee.

About the Book

Abstract

This genealogical work reconstructs the ancestry and legacy of Sarah Williams and her descendants, tracing their journey from enslavement in North Carolina to freedom and community building in Tipton County, Tennessee. Drawing upon oral histories, U.S. Census records, probate files, wills, church registers, and DNA analysis, the book documents the lineage of Andrew Malone (b. 1804), his siblings, and their descendants across multiple generations.

The narrative begins with ancestral origins in Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea, where DNA evidence connects the family to the Bubi people. It explores the forced displacement of Sarah and her children under the Williams family enslavers, their separation through wills and estate divisions, and Andrew’s eventual sale to the Malone family in Tennessee. The study highlights Andrew’s pivotal role as a plantation driver, his resilience during the Civil War, and his descendants’ migration throughout the United States.

Beyond lineage charts, the work examines cultural survival, economic contributions, and the challenges of Reconstruction. It identifies notable descendants in fields ranging from ministry and medicine to music, education, and law, illustrating the family’s ongoing impact across generations. By weaving together oral traditions, archival evidence, and modern genetic testing, this document restores silenced histories, affirms ancestral resilience, and provides future generations with a foundation for identity, pride, and continued research.

—Compiled and written by Stephanie Taylor Pegues

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Terry Family History

The William Terry Family

The Terry family’s roots in Tipton County trace back to William Terry, Sr. (born 1828), who was enslaved on Stephen Malone’s Locust Lane plantation. His wife, Lila/Lucy, and their children were likely enslaved on the neighboring Taylor Quarters plantation, a common practice that often-separated families across properties. Despite these hardships, William and Lila managed to sustain a family, raising sons Grandison, Morris, Archer, Wesley, and William Jr. In a rare firsthand account, William later testified before the U.S. Southern Claims Commission, recalling both his decades under enslavement and the events of the Civil War. After emancipation, the Terry family remained near Locust Lane, carving out new lives as farmers, neighbors, and community builders. Their endurance and strength carried forward through generations, shaping the family’s enduring presence in Tipton County.

The Edmond Terry Family

The Edmond (Eaton) Terry lineage began in Virginia and North Carolina, where ancestors were enslaved on the Eaton plantation before also being transferred through inheritance to the Malone family in Tipton County, Tennessee. After emancipation, Edmond Terry and his wife Isabella Blackwell’s sons—Ed “Monk”, Allen, James, and Ben—established strong family lines in District 9, weaving resilience and kinship into the fabric of their community. Their story reflects both the displacements of slavery and the enduring strength that carried their descendants forward.