Aaron Spivy

DAR Ancestor A107296 Was a Methodist preacher and also a private in the Revolutionary War. Was a cripple for life as a result of the war. Found his info in the 1790 Census, showing he lived in Bertie, North Carolina. Not sure if the reference to Aaron Spivy is him or his father. He had 2 males over 16, 4 males under 16 and 2 females in the household. He also had 13 slaves.

SPIVEY, AARON —Revolutionary soldier, was wounded in the thigh and was a private. Reference: Hillsboro, N.C. Treasury Office, 1785.—A list of species and currency certificates. Received of County Treasury, entry papers, etc. By whom paid: Nathan Williams, Sheriff of Johnston County, N.C. Person to whom Principal Interest Name issued: Aaron Spivey, 10-12-0.—N. C. Revolutionary Army Accounts, Vol. 9, p. 95, Folio 2, Raleigh, N. C. (Reference: http://www.archives.state.al.us/al_sldrs/s_list.html)