Cheek Migrations out of North Carolina
The following Cheeks were born in North Carolina, and moved to other states by 1850.
= unknown lineage.
Amos Cheek, b. abt. 1805 in NC. Living in Chattooga Co., GA, in 1850 & 1860. Wife: Ann __, b. abt. 1813 in NC. Children: Mahala (c.1835), Benjamin Franklin (1838), James (c.1840), Margaret (c.1844), Lydia (c.1845), William (c.1847), Thursey (c.1852).
Andrew J. Cheek, b. abt. 1824 in NC. Living in Tipton Co., TN, in 1850, 1860, & 1870. Son of Alexander CHEEK & Nancy STROUD of Orange Co., NC. Wife: Ellen J. MCCAULEY, b. abt. 1822 in NC. Children: Nancy C.J. (c.1848), Mary A. (c.1850), George L. (c.1855).
Benjamin R. Cheek, b. 1812 in NC (probably near SC border). Living in Marshall Co., TN, in 1850 & 1860. Son of Jeremiah CHEEK of York Dist., SC; Lancaster Dist., SC; & Bedford Co., TN. Wife: Nancy E. HARRINGTON, b. 1814 in NC. Children: James (1839), Elizabeth (c.1844), Nancy (c.1846), Mary E. (c.1847), Margaret Ann (c.1849), Louisa Bell (c.1852), Martha Ophelia (1853), William Harvey (1855), John Franklin (1857), Benjamin Jr. (c.1859), Lydia Melissa (1863).
Frances Cheek, (female) b. abt. 1790 in NC. Moved to Fayette, Co., GA, bef. 1840. Living in Paulding Co., GA, in 1850 & 1860. Children: Robert (c.1815), Green (c.1827).
Frederick Cheek, b. abt. 1806 in NC. Living in Greene Co., GA, in 1850. Living in Hancock Co., GA, in 1860. Maybe the Fred CHEEK in the 1830 census of Montgomery Co., NC. Wife: Edah (Edy, Edith), b. abt. 1795 in NC. Children: Joel (c.1828), Elizabeth (c.1832), Edah (c.1834), James (c.1836), Patterson (c.1839), John (c.1849).
Green Cheek, b. abt. 1827 in NC. Living in Paulding Co., GA, in 1850 & 1860. Wife: Margaret, b. abt. 1836 in GA. Children: Louisa (c.1857), Margaret (c.1860).
James Cheek, b. abt. 1812 in NC. Living in Chambers Co., AL, in 1850; not married; occupation: tailor.
James A. Cheek, b. July 6, 1823, Orange Co., NC. Living in Clinton Co., KY, in 1850. Son of Major John CHEEK & Martha STEVENS of Orange Co., NC. Wife: Mary L. GASKILL, b. abt. 1819 in NC. Children: Augustine M. (c.1843), Mary (c.1847), John M. (c.1848).
John Cheek, b. abt. 1772 in NC. Living in Carroll Co., MS, in 1850. Could be a grandson of John Cheek of Anson/Montgomery Co., NC, although this is somewhat speculative. Wife: Jane, b. abt. 1802 in VA. Children: Hilliard (c. 1832), George (c.1835), Leonard (c.1838), John T. (c.1842), Silas (c.1846).
John Cheek, b. abt. 1802 in NC. Living in Maury Co., TN, in 1850 & 1860. Son of Jesse CHEEK (b. abt. 1775, d. 1829) of York/Lancaster SC & Mecklenburg Co., NC. Wife: Elizabeth RHYNE, b. abt. 1814 in NC. Children: James Aaron (c.1821), Jane (c.1825), Oran P. (c.1832), Jesse (c.1833), Eli (c.1836), John (c.1840), Calvin (c.1842), America (c.1843), Elizabeth (c.1848), Isabel (c.1850), Vandala (c.1853), Nimrod (c.1857).
John Cheek, b. abt. 1805 in NC. Living in Henderson Co., TN, in 1850. His widow was in Carroll Co., TN, in 1860. Wife: Elizabeth, b. abt. 1825 in NC (probably a 2nd wife). Children: Ellis (c.1835), Elizabeth (c.1838), Ruffin (c.1840), Laura (c.1845), Margaret (c.1849), John (c.1855). Based on children's birthplace info, this family came to TN from NC bet. 1845-1849.
John Cheek, b. abt. 1827 in NC. Living in Vigo Co., IN, 1850, 1870, 1880. In 1860, John was at the penitentiary in Clark Co., IN, serving time for forgery; his wife Mariah & family were in Clay Co., IN. Wife: (1) Maria FLEMMING, b. abt. 1824 in PA; (2) Eliza J. __, b. abt. 1845 in IN. Children: George (c.1848), William (c.1849), John N. (c.1853), Martha (c.1854), Lewis (c.1857), James (c.1861), Isaac (c.1868), Amanda (c.1870), Abram (c.1872), Harry (c.1874), Benjamin (c.1878), Charles (1880). John CHEEK is probably a son of Pleasant CHEEK of Vigo Co., IN, who was a son of William CHEEK of Surry Co., NC.
John W. Cheek, b. abt. 1821 in NC. Living in Jasper Co., GA, in 1850 & 1860. Living in York Co., SC, in 1870. Wife: Emeline, b. abt. 1821 in NC. Child: Marion (c.1847). Probably the John CHEEK who m. Emeline CURRIER, Aug. 11, 1846, in Orange Co., NC. His parents are unknown, but presumably a descendant of Robert CHEEK of Orange Co., NC.
L.M. Cheek, b. abt. 1829 in NC. Living in Marshall Co., MS, in 1850, not married; occupation: teacher.
Mebane Cheek, b. Apr. 8, 1819, Orange Co., NC. Living in Clinton Co., KY, in 1850 & 1860. Son of Major John CHEEK & Maggie, last name unk., of Orange Co., NC. Wives: (1) Elizabeth MALLETT, (2) Candis ALLEN. Children: possibly Mary CHEEK (c.1841). John (c.1847), Beaufort or Bedford (c.1848), James (c.1852), Sarah C. (c.1853); Walter (c.1854).
Polly Cheek, b. abt. 1776 in NC. Living in Maury Co., TN, in 1850. Probably the widow of Eli CHEEK of Lancaster Dist., SC. Children: John (c.1802), Mary (c.1818), Jeremiah (c.1824), Elizabeth (c. 1826).
Randolph Cheek, b. 1776-1781 in NC. Living in Cape Girardeau Co., MO, in 1850; Bollinger Co., MO, in 1860 & 1870. Wife: Sally, b. abt. 1790 in VA.
Rhoda Cheeks, b. abt. 1788 in NC or LA. Living in Vigo Co., IN, in 1850 & 1860. Widow of Pleasant CHEEK who d. in Vigo Co., IN, in 1850. Pleasant Cheek was a son of William CHEEK of Surry Co., NC. Children: probably Samuel (c.1823); Rhoda (c.1824, m. Frederick BLUE); probably John (c.1827).
Richard Cheek, b. abt. 1798, Moore Co., NC. Living in Tishomingo Co., MS, in 1850. Son of Richard CHEEK (b. 1755/60) of Moore Co., NC. Wife: Lidia, b. abt. 1802 in NC. Children: John (c.1827), William (c.1831), Richard (c.1832), Nancy (c.1834), Frances (c.1836), Philip (c.1839), Lidia (c.1841), Sarah (c.1842), Manda (c.1846).
Robert Cheek, b. abt. 1801 in NC. Living in Sumner Co., TN, in 1850. Wife: Mary, b. abt. 1810 in NC. Children: Sally (c.1839), Thomas (c.1841), William (c.1843), Josephine (c.1844), Mary (c.1848).
Robert Cheek, b. abt. 1815 in NC. Living in Paulding Co., GA, in 1850. Living in Brooks Co., GA, in 1870. Wife: Sarah, b. abt. 1815 in NC. Children: John (c.1842), Green (c.1845), Susan (1850), Catherine Lachenia (c.1852), Lavina (c.1853), Joel (c.1856), Puss (c.1859), Sarah(?) (c.1863).
Samuel Sawyer Cheek, b. abt. 1823 in NC. Living in Vigo Co., IN, 1850-1880. Wife: Hannah FLEMMING, b. abt. 1827 in PA or OH. Children: Lewis M. (c.1847), Sarah F. (c.1848), Charles M. (c.1849), Samuel Sawyer, Jr. (c.1851), Arich Scott (c.1858), Lorenzo Dow (c.1859), Mary F. "Mollie" (c.1862). Samuel Sawyer CHEEK is probably the son of Pleasant CHEEK of Vigo Co., IN, who was a son of William CHEEK of Surry Co., NC.
Silas Cheek, b. abt. 1791 in NC, d. 1850 in Monroe Co., IL. Wife: Mary, b. abt. 1796 in NC. Children: John (c.1810), Jane (c.1820), Delitha (c.1822), Silas S. (1827), Isaac (c.1831), William (c.1833).
Silas Cheek, b. abt. 1800, Moore Co., NC. Living in Tishomingo Co., MS, in 1850. Son of Richard CHEEK (b. 1755/60) of Moore Co., NC. Wife: Eda PHILLIPS, b. abt. 1798 in SC. Children: Brook (c.1825), Richard (c.1832), Jeremiah (c.1833), John (c.1836), Joseph (c.1839), Mandy (c.1840), Emily (c.1844), George (c.1846), Sarah (c.1847).
Thomas Cheek, b. abt. 1799, NC. Living in Murray Co., GA, in 1850. Wife: unknown. Daughter: Nancy (c.1830). Maybe a son of Joab CHEEK of Moore Co., NC.
Valentine Cheek, b. abt. 1787 in NC. Living in Red River Co., TX, in 1850. Living in Titus Co., TX, in 1860. Son of Randolph CHEEK of Anson/Montgomery Co., NC. Wife: (1) Elizabeth MCGILL, b. abt. 1790 in SC; (2) Mrs. Cynthia A. WILLIAMS. Children: Sarah McGill (1812), Nancy (1814), Ann (1816), Margaret (1818), Mary Matilda (1820), Jesse Van Hoose (1822), Thomas McGill (1824).
William Cheek, b. abt. 1779 in NC. Living in Marion Co., AL, in 1850. Wife: Sally, b. abt. 1787 in NC. Children: Delila (c.1824), Allen (c.1827).
William Cheek, b. abt. 1823 in NC. Living in Tippah Co., MS, 1850-1880 (husband absent in 1860). Wife: Elizabeth ROGERS, b. abt. 1830 in TN. Children: Robert M. (c.1847), George (c.1849), Elsamina "Elsie" V. (c.1852), Mary (c.1858,), John (c.1868).
Dr. William Alston Cheek, b. Aug. 10, 1825, Warren Co., NC. Physician. Living in Madison Co., MS, in 1850-1880. Son of Robert Tynes CHEEK & Mary Hinton ALSTON. Wife: Angeline A. CLANTON, b. abt. 1826 in NC. Children: Landon C. CHEEK (c.1847).
William B. Cheek, b. abt. 1805 in NC. Living in Monroe Co., MS, 1850-1870. Wife: Caroline, b. abt. 1805 in SC. Maybe a son of Joab CHEEK of Moore Co., NC. Children: Thos. A. (c.1826), William B. (c.1832), Charles R. (c.1837), Joseph (c.1839), James (c.1841), Mary A.E. (c.1846).
Willis Cheek, b. Sept. 17, 1820, Orange Co., NC. Living in Clinton Co., KY, 1850-1880. Son of Major John CHEEK & Maggie, last name unk., of Orange Co., NC. Never married.