Alexander Newman & Ibba
Family
Alexander Newman married Ibba 25 December 1795 in Madison County, Virginia. Ibba was previously married to Peter Sellers.
Alexander Newman’s parents: Alexander Newman & Hannah Halbert
Ibba’s parents:
Children of Alexander & Ibba
- Elias Newman 1796-1868
- Simeon Newman 1798-1851
- Alenda “Allie” Newman 1799-1853
- Reuben Newman 1802-1870
Children from Ibba’s marriage to Peter Sellers
- Susannah Sellers
- Peter Sellers Jr
- Thomas Jefferson Sellers
Alexander Newman was born about 1759 in Essex County, Virginia. He died in December 1821 in Boone County, Kentucky. Alexander married a widow named Ibba, 25 December 1795 in Madison County, Virginia. Her name was written as “Isbell” on one deed, but spelled “Ibba” on her marriage record to Alexander Newman, and the other deed. Ibba had previously been married to Peter Sellers and had three children with him: Susannah Sellers, Peter Sellers Jr, and Thomas Jefferson Sellers.
There were a number of Alexander Newman’s. They are often confused because the records are spotty and there no ages listed. We’ve spent a lot of time studying the various Alexander Newmans, and sorting which piece of information went with each Alexander. Each Alexander will have a page on this website with their sources.
Estate
Enslaved Individuals
Land
Alexander and Ibba sold the last of their land in Virginia, September 1810. This second deed was paid for with a transfer of title given 26 October 1815. I expect that about this time they sold their land, is when Alexander, his wife and all their children (both Newman and Sellers) moved to Boone County, Kentucky.
Alexander’s will was written 21 March 1820 and proved at the December 1821 term: Boone County, KY Will Book B, pg 1
Alexander Newman’s estate was divided 27 June 1823 in Boone County, Kentucky amongst his children and step-children. Ibba died before Alexander. Boone County, KY Will Book B, pg 116
Alexander and “Isbell” sold 82 acres to William Hill: 7 December 1803 in Madison County, Virginia: Deed book 3, pg 467.
82 acres on Little Crooked Run (see picture at bottom of the page)
Alexander and Ibba sold the last of their land, 83 acres to Henry Hill: 3 September 1810 in Madison County, Virginia: Deed Dook 5, pg 487-488. This land looks like it adjoins the first property they sold. It also mentions “Tenant’s Old Church Rd.” This road does not exist today.
This second deed was paid for with a transfer of title given 26 October 1815. I expect that about this time they sold their land, is when Alexander, his wife and all their children (both Newman and Sellers) moved to Boone County, Kentucky.
Below: picture of Little Crooked Run, where the pin is, on the map above
Newman Virginia Roots 