Rev. Alexander Devin^[1]

1769 - 1827  (57 years)

• Name	Alexander Devin
  Title	Rev.
  Born	22 Mar 1769	Pittsylvania County, Virginia
  Gender	Male
  Died	05 Jan 1827	Gibson County, Indiana U.S.A.
  Buried	Devin Plot, Warnock Cemetery, Princeton, Indiana U.S.A.
  Notes	Census: 1820 Gibson Co IN p 240...... 1 male >45; 1 male 16-25; 3 males 10-15 1 female>45; 3 female 16-25; 2 females <10 POB from History of Gibson Co IN p. 55; FHC #0934905 This book gave YOM as 1793. Family moved to Warren County (near Bowling Green), Kentucky in 1798 & to Gibson County, Indiana in spring of 1808. Moved to Indiana Territory March 1808 (Gilbert, Polly; Decendents of James Nowlin; updated 01.Aug.2001). Represented Gibson Co in the Indiana constitutional convention of 1816. Hist. of Gibson Co IN; SLC 977.235 H2p IGI & Ancestral File say DOB 27 Mar 1769 or 22 Mar 1769 Per Hist. of Gibson Co IN DOB = 27 Mar 1769. Bought the first lot sold in Princeton, IN. Was Baptist minister who along with Joseph Logan and John Hightower, other Baptist preachers, established their ministry and several churches in the Warren County and Allen County, Kentucky, areas in the late 1790s and 1800s. Land Grant issued to Alexander Divan for 200 acres on the Sulphur Fork of Drake Creek in Warren County, Kentucky. Grant is recorded in Book 12 page 114. Surveyed 08.Aug.1799. Alexander recorded a deed in Pittsylvania County Virigina relinquishing his rights in the estate of his father, William Devin, except for any property based on the future estate of his sister, Sarah. Written 21.Novemer.1803; recorded in Deed Book 13 page 537 on 16.January.1804. Witnessed by James Nowlin, John Emmerson, George Thomas, and James Devin. Minister's Returns: Pittsylvania Co. Virginia; Bassett Historical Center, Bassett, Virginia Alex Divin and Sukey Nowling was mared July 19 1791; Minister not named. Looks like the handwriting of Richard Elliott - Mary Frances Reynolds Eggleston
  Person ID	I0054	Devin Timber | William Devin Progeny
  Last Modified	13 Dec 2012

  
  

  Father	William Devin, Sr.,   b. 1724,   d. Bef 19 Apr 1802, Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.  (Age < 78 years)
  Mother	Sarah Smith,   b. 20 Mar 1727/28,   d. Bef 22 Nov 1800  (Age < 72 years)
  Married	1750
  Notes	Possibly married in Virginia Colony or Pennsylvania Colony.(speculation) After Sarah and William were married, they settled in the area now known as Pittsylvania County, Virginia. William and Sarah were members of the Presbyterian Church and accumulated some wealth. They had eleven children; some dying in childhood. Their four oldest sons fought in and survived the Revolutionary War. (Hofstetter, Dessa; The Devin Family; page1) The Devin property in Pittsylvania County, Virginia is shown by deeds and records to be near the Bannister River in the southwest corner of Pittsylvania County, northwest of Danville and east of Martinville, Virginia. In February 17, 1794, William Sr. deeded property to William Jr. as recorded in Pittsylvania County, Virginia Courthouse records. William Sr. bequeathed his house to his daughter, Sarah Devin.
  Family ID	F0006	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Susannah Nowlin,   b. 12 Mar 1771, Pittsylvania County, Virginia ,   d. 08 Nov 1846, Gibson County, Indiana U.S.A.  (Age 75 years)
  Married	10 Jul 1795	Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.   [2, 3, 4]
  Notes	It is possible that 9 July 1791 is their marriage bond date and 10 July 1795 is the date of their marriage.
  Children	+ 1. Lucy Devin,   b. 06 May 1793, Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A. ,   d. 28 Dec 1827, Gibson County, Indiana U.S.A.  (Age 34 years) + 2. James Devin,   b. 09 Jun 1794, Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A. ,   d. 27 Dec 1844, Gibson County, Indiana U.S.A.  (Age 50 years) + 3. Susan Nowlin Devin,   b. 22 Sep 1796, Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A. ,   d. 05 Dec 1832, Washington County, Indiana U.S.A.  (Age 36 years) + 4. Sarah Devin,   b. 04 Feb 1799, Warren County, Kentucky U.S.A. ,   d. 05 Dec 1844, Princeton, Gibson, Indiana U.S.A.  (Age 45 years) + 5. Alexander Devin, Jr.,   b. 14 Dec 1801, Warren County, Kentucky U.S.A. ,   d. 13 May 1864  (Age 62 years)  [Birth] + 6. Virginia Devin,   b. 02 Jun 1802, Warren County, Kentucky U.S.A. ,   d. 26 Aug 1850  (Age 48 years) + 7. Joseph Devin,   b. 22 May 1805, Warren County, Kentucky U.S.A. ,   d. 10 Mar 1864  (Age 58 years) + 8. Robert Devin,   b. 22 Jun 1807, Warren County, Kentucky U.S.A. ,   d. 29 Sep 1841, Gibson County, Indiana U.S.A.  (Age 34 years) + 9. Peyton Nowlin Devin,   b. 08 Aug 1808, Knox County, Indiana U.S.A. ,   d. 27 Jul 1862, Princeton, Gibson, Indiana U.S.A.  (Age 53 years)   10. Mary Devin,   b. 05 Jul 1810, Knox County, Indiana U.S.A. ,   d. 14 Sep 1814, Indiana  (Age 4 years) + 11. Catherine Ann Devin,   b. 08 Jul 1812, Knox County, Indiana U.S.A. ,   d. 27 Nov 1888, Gibson County, Indiana U.S.A.  (Age 76 years) + 12. Nancy Smith Devin,   b. 23 Dec 1814, Knox County, Indiana U.S.A. ,   d. 15 Mar 1876, Gibson County, Indiana U.S.A.  (Age 61 years) + 13. Elizabeth Devin
  Last Modified	12 Mar 2010
  Family ID	F0340	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Headstones

  Rev. Alexander Devin Marker

  
  

  Histories

  A Gift for Alexander Devin Alexander was given a powder horn by one of his brothers. It has been passed down through the generations.

  
  

  Heirlooms		Alexander's Ammo Bag Believed to be owned by Alexander Devin, son of William Devin of Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Alexander used it when he went off to preach. The ammo pouch was (1950) in the possession of William Devin, son of John Devin, son of Peyton Devin, son of Alexander Devin. Finally, the pouch was passed to Carl Rick, a grand-daughter of William Devin. She presented the ammo pouch to the Indiana State Museum.
  		Powder Horn Given to Alexander Devin, son of William Devin of Pittsylvania County by one of his brothers either William or John Devin. Family stories say the horn was carried by his brother while serving in the Revolutiionary war. It was carved while the brother was recovering from an illness or injury. Alexander used it when he went off to preach. The horn was (1950) in the possession of William Devin, son of John Devin, son of Peyton Devin, son of Alexander Devin. The photograph was submitted by Carol Rick, a grand-daughter of William Devin. She presented the powder horn to the Indiana State Library.

  
  

• Sources

  [S67413] Relinquishment Deed To Devin's Legatees From Alex. Devin, (County Clerk's Office; Pittsylvania County, Virginia), Deed Book 13 page 537., page 537. [S04242] Marriages of Pittsylvania County Virginia; 1767-1805, Knorr, Catherine L., (1956), page 25. [S04110] Descendants of James Nowlin, Sr., Gilbert, Polly A, updated 01.Aug.2001. She married Alexander Devin, Sr. July 10, 1795 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia [S04263] Some Virginia Marriages: 1700-1799, McDonald, Cecil D., (Volume 5-8), page 6. Devin, Alexander m. Lukey Nowlin, 10 July 1795, Pittsylvania County, Minister Rtn