1. Randal|Randolph Slack was born about 1725. He died in Mar 1795 in Washington County, Kentucky.
Mentioned in the will of his father-in-law John Jordan who died in Pennsborough, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, shortly before 9 Nov 1754.
Augusta County, Virginia, Court Records, Order Book 16, August 16, 1774 - Joseph Barkley, being committed on complaint of Randal Slack - discharged.
Augusta county, Virginia, Will Book 6, page 100, 4th June, 1778. This is to certify that Casper Eakert, of Augusta County, taner, who is now Going out on Command under Thomas Right in Service against the headin and I do propose to Give unto my Broder fillips Eaker, all my land and crops that is now in the ground, likewise to horses, 8 head of cattle wit the increase, &c. Casper Eakert. Teste: Randell Slack, Sarah (mark) Slack. Proved, 17th Aug 1779, by the witnesses. Administration granted Phillip Ekert.
Augusta County, Virginia, Court Records, Order Book 16, May 18, 1779, Randall Slack and Sarah, his wife, failing to appear as witnesses to the will of Casper Ekert, are fined unless they appear, &c.
Lincoln County, Kentucky, Court Records, Aug 1783, Ordered that one Tithe belonging to Randolph Slack be added to the list taken by Alexander Robinson.
The year 1785 was an eventful one in the history of Harrodsburg for it was considered to petition the Legislature for an Act establishing the town. This petition was duly prepared and was in the following terms:, To the Honorable Representatives of the Citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia in General Assembly met -- The Petition of the Inhabitants of Lincoln County. Humbly Sheweth. That your Petitioners taking into their various consideration a proper plan for trade and Domestic Business and for the more ready procuring these Articles in our precinct that are much wanted in the new country, are of the opinion that the survey of Six hundred and forty acres of land which your Honble House formerly reserved for the use of the garrison and town of Harrodsburg, is the most convenient and suitable in the County, it not only being commodious to any convenient division of the County, but also central to the present inhabitants of the same. And we can assure your Honble House not only its relative but its natural situation and conveniences are almost in every respect suitable for Domestic Trade. The premises being sufficiently level, very fertile and well watered by many never failing streams and a large stream running quite through the same, from which circumstances we are of opinion that no survey of the same quantity can excel it in the County. And we would further beg leave to present to your Honble House an exact plot of the premises with the plan of a town adapted to the same, praying that your Honble House would take the whole into consideration, pass an Act for conveying the same to freeholders and other citizens in a manner most agreeable to your wisdom and determination. For which your petitioners are bound in duty to pray - Sam Dennis, John Hargis, James McCoulting, Daniel Hazel, Thomas Moore, Gideon Higgins, John Gregs, Ebenezer Miller, Patrick Carmikel, Henry Prater, Daniel NcGary, Vincent Dunn, Thos Denton, Willm Higgins, George Long, Oven Owens, Adam Shepherd, C O Fries, John Thompson, Jno E King, Robert Jameson, John Wilson, Henry Higgins, Henry Wilson Junr, Richard Sinot, Val King, Henry Wilson, Samuel Dennis Junr, Henry Thomas, George Wilson, Evan Thompson, Mich Humble, Jas Wilson, Parmenia Bullitt, Thos Threlkeld, Alexdr McClure, Jas Stewart, Dan Sullivan Junr, Wm Sherpherd, Henry Spillman, 308 Smith, Andrew Jameson, James Alexander, James Berry, Thos McClure, Jacob Spillman, Sam Lapsley, Moses McClure, RANDOLPH SLACK, T R McDonnly, John Hamilton, Aron Hogg, Daniel Wier, Geo Campbell, Joseph Conaway, Edmund Hammon, Robt Cartwright, Charles Howard, Wm McBrayere, Thos Cartwright, George Slaughter, Thomas Hunt, Jacob Cartwright, Mathias Yocum, Henry Smith, Moses Threlkeld, John Yocum, John Prater, James Thomas, Roger Patton, John Warren, Benjamin Bohun, Nimrod Duncan, James Bray, John Threlkeld, John Ray, John Witton, George Buchanan, Robert Denbow, John Robeson, John Buchanan, John Wilson, John Long, Samuel Jameson, L Thompson, Adam Funk Senr, Joseph Mallister, Geo Gibson, Cam Funk Junr, James McCoun, John Gibson, John Gibson, James Doak, Jobe Saplleton, Joseph Snahan, Samuel Finley, Samuel Vanhook, John Miles, James McAffee Jun, John McCollough, Christopher, John Armstrong, William Harrison, Hugh Emison, John McAfee, Wil McConnell, John Lawrence, John -, Joseph McMurtry, Jas Cowen, James Harrod, David Martin, Elias Fisher, Robert, Hugh McGary, Saml Graham, James McCoun, Peter Hartman, Benjamin, Graham, James McAffee Sen, Jaames Astingus, Jas Brown, George McAfee, Patrick Brown, Danl Brown, John McAfee, T Brown, Thos Gist, Peter Casey Jr, Richard Overton, Henry Synam, Barnabas Stagner, Benj Bradshav, James Ray, Thomas Preator, Thomas Threlkeld Junr, Paul Gibson, Edward Preator, Patrick Yocum, Matthew Yocum. The petition was successful and in October of the same year an Act passed the Legislature duly establishing the town.
Pioneer History of Washington County, Kentucky, by Orval W Baylor, page 22, Randolph Slack, prominent in his time in public affairs in Washington County, settled therein about the year 1795. His home was in the neighborhood of Hardin's Mill, which stood on the Little Beech, some miles below Dorsey's Mill. Slack came to Kentucky in the fall of 1781, and resided first in the neighborhood of Danville. In 1782, he was "called out to guard Bullitts licks." While enroute to the licks, he camped "on the ground at or near where Parker improved on the Big Beech at the mouth of Cartwright's creek." This land, in what is today Washington County, Kentucky, was later purchased by him. On this site, Randolph built a plantation where he remained the rest of his life.
On March 7, 1793, Randolph and his son William were appointed to the first Grand Jury of Washington County, Kentucky.
Washington County, Kentucky, Deed Book A, page 174, John Alvey and Susannah his wife of Washington county, Kentucky, to Thomas Lowry of same county for 42 pounds, 12 shillings, for 142 acres on waters of Cartwright Creek adjoinging John Caldwell, Wm Keeling, Randall Slack, et al Wilson's line, Templin, and Caldwell. John Alvey (Seal) before clerk Feb 1795. No witnesses. Acknowledged.
Washington County, Kentucky, Deed Book B, page 413, From John Alvey of Nelson County, Kentucky to Randall Slack of Washington County, Kentucky, 3 Mar 1801. 112 acres on Cartwright Creek for 25 pounds. John Alvey (Seal). No witness, acknowledged in Clerk's Office
Washington County, Kentucky, Will Book A, Page 35 - In the name of God Amen, I Randal Slack of the County of Washington and State of Kentucky, being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory and having in mind the mortality of my body and that it is appointed for all mankind once to die, do make this my Last Will and Testament. That is: First, I recommend my soul into the hands of almighty God who gave it and my body to the earth from whence it was taken, to be buried in decent Christian burial at the Discretion of my Executors. And what worldly goods God has been pleased to give me I give and Bequeath in the following manner: First I will that all my lawful debts be paid by my Executors out of my estate. Secondly, I give and Bequeath unto my beloved wife Sarah and my beloved son Richard Slack, all the movable property, house and furniture with all my stock goods and chattels and 100 acres of land whereon I now live and all accoutrements belonging thereto to be theirs as long as either of them shall live for their maintenance and at their death, I will it shall be sold and equally divided amongst all my children. Thirdly, I will at the choice of my wife and son above named that Randal Slack act as guardian for him, Richard Slack agreeable to being to this my last Will and Testament. Fourthly, I ordain, endorse and appoint David Caldwell and John Slack, sole Executors to this my Last Will and Testament and lastly, I ordain, make confirm, ratify and allow this my last Will and Testament. And so hereby disannul, make void and renounce all Wills and Testaments by me heretofore made, ordain, and making or allowing, this only. As Witness my hand and seal this February 20, 1795. Witnesses: John Pirtle, Henry (x) Baylor, William McCantire.
Washington County, Kentucky, Deeds - This Indenture made March 26, 1798 between John Slack and David Caldwell of the County of Washington and State of Kentucky, Executors of Randal Slack deceased of the one part and Joseph James of the County and State aforesaid of the other part... for and in consideration of 40 pounds... a certain tract or parcel of land situate, being and lying the County of Washington on Road Run containing 100 acres of land it being part of Randolf Slack's D[eceased] land...
Randal|Randolph married Sarah Jordan, daughter of John Jordan and Katherine. Sarah was born about 1723 in Ireland. She died after 2 Apr 1795 in Washington County, Kentucky.
They had the following children.
+ 2 F i Susanna Slack was born about 1750. She died after 21 Sep 1833. + 3 M ii William Slack was born in 1753. He died in 1830. + 4 M iii John Slack was born about 1754. He died about Oct 1822. + 5 F iv Catherine Slack was born about 1755. She died about 1798. + 6 F v Mary Slack was born about 1757. She died after 1810. + 7 M vi Randal Slack was born about 1765. 8 M vii Richard Slack was born about 1770 in Pennsylvania. He died after 1795.