John Larkin, Sr.

DAR#A066784

Biography

1776 Project
John Larkin performed Patriotic Service in North Carolina in the American Revolution.
Daughters of the American Revolution
John Larkin is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A066784.

John was born about 1750. He passed away in 1826.[1]

The will of John Larkin, Sr was probated in 1826 in Dickson County, Tennessee. His son James Larkins was made Administrator on 3 Apr 1826.[2]

Heirs/Children[3]

1. James Larkins (m. Mary McAdow)
2. Sarah "Sally" wife of Benjamin Clark Jr
3. John Larkins Jr (m. Mary Dickson)
4. Joseph Larkins (m. Catherine Clark)
5. Robert Larkins
6. Mary "Polly" wife of David Shropshire

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John Larkin was born in the small village of Meelick, County Claire, Ireland about 1750. He is a recognized Patriot by the Daughters of the American Revolution with the Ancestor #A066784. He is recognized for Patriot Service. According to family stories, he was captured about the age of 10 and brought to the colony of Pennsylvania where he was sold into bondage. His first master was so cruel that he was removed and then bonded to a man from Guilford County, North Carolina. After he fulfilled his years as a bond servant, he married Sarah McAdow, the daughter of John and Ellen Nelson McAdow. He received a Revolutionary North Carolina Land Grant as the heir of Hugh Larkin. He moved with his family to what would become Dickson County, Tennessee. In 1803 when Dickson County was formed, he served as the first Trustee. The original home place land is still in the hands of the descendants of his oldest son, James. It has been designated a Tennessee Century farm. The cemetery is located on the original home place site.
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Revolutionary War Soldiers Buried in Dickson County, TN A monument, honouring the Revolutionary War soldiers buried in this county stands on the front lawn of the Charlotte Courthouse. The monument was dedicated on July 4, 1976.

In Memory Of Soldiers Of The American Revolution Buried In Dickson County

• Paul Abney, VA
• Gideon Carr, VA
• George Clark, NC
• Benjamin Darrow, CT
• George Davidson, SC
• Joseph Dickson, NC
• Sgt. Richard Eppes, VA
• Howell Freeman, NC
• Abraham Hogins, NC
• Morgan Hood, NC
• William Hudson, VA
• Aaron James, PA
• John Larkin, NC
• John Mabin, NC
• John Maybourn, SC
• William Morrison, SC
• Capt. Richard Napier, VA
• John Nesbitt, SC
• Robert Nesbitt,SC
• David Passmore, NC
• Gustavus Rape, NC
• John Reynolds, NC
• Christopher Strong, SC
• John Tatum, NC
• Charles Thompson, VA
• Edmond Tidwell, SC
• George Tubb, SC
• John Turner, NC
• Isaac Walker, NC
• Benjamin C. Waters, VA
• Lt. William Wiley, NC
• Capt. Daniel Williams, NC
• Ellis Tycer
• Bartholomew Smith
• Asa Davis, VA
• John Humphreys, NC

Source: http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMAEK4_Revolutionary_Soldiers_Bu...

References

1. WikiTree contributors, "John Larkin (abt.1750-bef.1826)," WikiTree: The Free Family Tree, (https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Larkin-3135 : accessed 01 February 2025).
2. https://services.dar.org/Public/DAR_Research/search_descendants/?ac...
3. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88053420/john-larkin
4. Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Feb 1 2025, 8:57:40 UTC