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| 851 | Will of Mary S. (Carrington) Venable of "Springfield," Prince Edward Co., Va. I Mary S. Venable do make this my last will and testament, in manner and form following, that is to say, Item 1st. I desire that all my just debts be paid, out of any money that may belong to my estate. 2d. I give to each of my children or their representatives the sum of Fifty pounds, being the amount of money formerly advanced me by them--to them and their heirs forever. 3d. I give to my daughter Elizabeth W. Watkins, & her heirs forever the sum of Five hundred Dollars, and my picture called "The last Supper." 4th. I give to my daughter Margarett R. Cabell my new carriage, the miniature likeness of my husband, and the Vols. of the "Domestic Encyclopedia"--to her & her heirs forever. 5th. I give to my daughter Ann M. Read one-third part of my household and kitchen furniture, not specifically bequeathed, to her & her heirs forever. 6th. I give to my daughter Clementina Reid and her heirs forever, a negro girl "Patsy" and her increase (the girl being now in her possession)--all my stock in the "Appomattox Company" and one-third part of my household & kitchen furniture not specially bequeathed in this will. 7th. I give to my daughter Henningham C. Anderson & her heirs forever, my negro woman "Jenny"--her child "Katey"--a negro girl "Milly" & their increase,--Also, my loom, warping bars &c--one bed, bed-stead & bed furniture: I also release to my said daughter Henning-ham, the amount of her bond executed to me and all interest &c on the same:--The bond is I believe for $1267.50, and was given for money advanced by me for the purchase of land (adjoining her land) of Col. Morton. 8th. I give to my daughter Mary C. Womack & her heirs forever a negro woman "Joanna," (daughter of Jenny)--her child "Jenney" & their increase: also a negro boy "Scipio" and a negro boy "Billy" son of Abram & Molly, also my mothers "Family Bible." Also one-third part of my household and kitchen furniture, not otherwise specially devised in this bill. 9th. I give to my son Nathaniel E. Venable & his heirs forever, his Fathers Desk and Book-case. 10th. I give to my son Paul C. Venable & his heirs forever, my dressing table or Bureau with glass-knobs in the chamber. 11th. I give to my daughter Agnes W. Watkins & her heirs forever, a negro man "Armstead." 12th. I give to my son Samuel W. Venable & his heirs forever, my other Book-case and drawers. 13th. I give to my son Abram W. Venable one bed- bedstead & bed furniture--my dressing table--and a corner table in the parlor purchased of the estate of his uncle Abram B. Venable, dec'd,--to him & his heirs forever. 14th. I give to my daughter Mildred C. Shepperson, the following property, (subject however to the Trusts, provisions restricting &c herein after mentioned), to-wit: A negro woman, "Katey"--her grand-son "Billey" (negros whom I purchased of Margarett R. Cabelle) a negro woman "Polly"--her daughter "Nancy" and their increase: also, the minature likeness of myself--and one of the parlor tables. It is my will and desire and I do hereby direct that the portion of my estate which I have herein devised to my said daughter Mildred C. Shepperson, and every part & parcel thereof shall be vested in and held by Nathaniel E. Venable and Samuel W. Venable--or the survivor of them, upon the following Trust; that is to say; That they shall hold the said portion for the use and benefit of my said daughter Mildred and her children, and shall vest, lay out, and expend, the profits, proceeds, interests, hires &c arising from the same, in such manner as to them shall seem most advisable, for the use, benefit, enjoyment &c of my said daughter Mildred & her children, during her natural life; and at her death, I direct that the said portion of property herein devised to my said daughter Mildred shall be equally divided and secured to my said daughters children then living & the children of such as may be dead (if any such there be) these last taking their parents portion. I hereby give the Trustees aforesaid entire control over the said property and for the purposes and trust aforesaid:-- I also give them power to sell all or any portion thereof; and vest the proceeds of such sale in other property or interest to be held by them upon the like Trust. If my daughter Mildred should die without children living at her death, or their children, then, I will that her husband Charles Shepperson shall hold the same in fee-simple if he be living, and if he be dead, then It is my wish that the portion aforesaid be equally divided among my living children or the heirs of such as may be dead. No part or parcel of the property aforesaid is to be subject to the debts contracts &c of my said daughter Mildred's husband. Should the Trustees herein named from any cause fail to act I desire that the Court of this County may appoint some fit & proper person or persons Trustees, as aforesaid. 15th. I give my grand daughter Mary Louisa Comfort a miniature likeness of my uncle Thos. Read. 16th. I give to my grand-son Francis N. Watkins my writing desk. 17th. I give to my grand-daughter Mary (daughter of Paul C. Venable) my mothers dressing table. 18th. I desire Twelve plain-neat-mourning rings to be purchased by my Exors and my husband's & my own hair to be inserted in them & to be presented to each of my daughters, daughters-in-law & my son Samuel. 19th. I wish my pictures (not specifically devised) to be equally divided among my daughters, and the Portraits to be returned to those to whom they belong. I wish my books (not devised specially) to be also divided among my daughters. 20th. I wish "Saunders" to be sold. I particularly desire my Exors. to sell him conveniently to his wife, and I give them full discretion as to the manner, time, place &c in selling him, desiring them to keep in view the object I have in selling him--that is, convenient to his wife. 21st. All the residue of my estate, I desire to be sold. 22d. After the payment of my debts, the pecuniary legacies &c, I give the Residium if any to my daughters Mary C. Womack, Ann M. Read, and Clementina Reid and their heirs forever, to be equally divided among them. 23d. After my debts have been paid, and also the pecuniary legacies herein mentioned, I wish my Exors. to appropriate the sum of Two hundred dollars from my estate to the purchase of some suitable portion of the public burying ground at the "College Church" or adjacent thereto, and to cause the same to be enclosed with a suitable wall &c, to be used as a Family burying ground. And I desire that my descendants may make up a sufficient sum for the purpose, should $200 be insufficient. 24th. I desire to be buried in the said burying Ground, and a neat plain Tomb-stone to be placed over my grave: and I particularly desire & request that if no stone shall be placed over my Husband's grave during my life, that my Exors, should cause a suitable one to be raised over him, & pay for the same out of my Estate. 25th. I do hereby constitute and appoint my sons Nathaniel E. Venable and Samuel W. Venable Executors to this my last will & testament; and I do hereby revoke all other wills & codicils made by me. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 18th day of February 1837. Witness: Mary S. Venable (Seal) Francis N. Watkins John J. Brightwell J. W. Womack. At a Court held for Prince Edward County May the 15th 1837. This last will and testament of Mary S. Venable, dec'd was presented in Court & Francis N. Watkins a legatee therein, relinquishes any and all interest herein bequeathed to him, and the said will was proved by the oaths of said Francis N. Watkins and John J. Brightwell two witnesses thereto, ordered that the same be recorded. On motion of Nanthaniel E. Venable and Samuel W. Venable Executors herein named, they with Clement R. Read their security entered into and acknowledged their bond for the purpose in the penalty of Twenty thousand dollars, condition according to law, and took the oath required by law, Certificate for obtaining a probate thereof in due form is granted them. Teste: B. J. Worsham, C. C. A copy Teste Horace Adams Clerk | Carrington, Mary (I2306)
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| 852 | Will of Nathan Whitehead, 20 Mar. 1778, Nash Co., Will Book 1, p. 4. In the name of God, Amen. I NATHAN WHITEHEAD of Nash County and State of North Carolina being in perfect health and sound memory, calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die. Upon most mature deliberation constitue this my last will and testament in manner and form following. Imprimis: I give and devise to my son NATHAN WHITEHEAD the land and plantation whereon I now dwell containing by estimation two hundred acres also a tract of land on Nawksawson Creek, containing by estimation three hundred and twelve acres also another tract or parcel of land adjoining the land whereon I now live containing by estimation three hundred and forty five acres to him and his heirs and assigns forever. I likewise give him three negroes viz: LUKE, JINNEY and RALPH, also a still worm and cap to his heirs forever. Item: I give and bequeath to NATHAN WHITEHEAD son of THOMAS WHITEHEAD a negro girl named PHILLIS to him and his heirs forever. Lastly, I lend to my wife RACHAEL, all the rest of my goods and effects whatsoever, during her life or widowhood, but at her decease or marriage then the said goods and effects to be equally divided among my children, to wit: BENJAMIN WHITEHEAD, THOMAS WHITEHEAD, R. NICKOLSON, PLIERITY SANDIFORD, CHLOE CULPEPPER, ISABEL BELL, MARY SANDIFORD and HENRY WHITEHEAD. I likewise constitute and appoint RACHAEL my wife and my son THOMAS WHITEHEAD to be executors of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this twentieth day of March, one thousand seven hundred and seventy eight. In the presence of: ARTHUR ARRINGTON, MARTHA ARRINGTON, ELIZABETH ARRINGTON. Nash County April Court 1779. The will was opened in court, duly exhibited and proved by the oath of ARTHUR ARRINGTON and ordered to be recorded. Attest Wm. Hall, C.C.). | Whitehead, Nathan (I3471)
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| 853 | Will of Richard Parsons, Pittsylvania Co. Order Book 5, p. 139; Pittsylvania Co. Deeds & Will 11, page 159-160 December 22, 1783 In the Name of God Amen I Richard Parsons of the County of Pittsylvania being old and weak in body but enjoying my usual reason and memory and calling to mind the mortality of man do make and ordain this my last Will and testament in manner and form following, to wit, First my desire is that my Soul assends and rest with God that gave it and Secondly my desire is that my body be decently buried Thirdly I give and bequeath to my well beloved daughter Hannah Madkiff and her husband Joseph Madkiff one shilling Sterling to them my said daughter Hannah Madkiff and her husband Joseph Madkiff and their heirs forever. Forthly I give and bequeath to my well beloved daughter Agness Madkiff and to her Husband John Madkiff one shilling Sterling to them my said daughter Agness Madkiff and her husband John Madkiff and their hiers forever. Fifthly I give and bequeath to my well beloved son George Parsons one shilling Sterling to him my said Son George Parsons and his heirs for ever, Sixthly I give and bequeath to my well beloved son Joseph Parsons one shilling sterling to him my said son Joseph Parsons and his heirs forever, Seventhly I give and bequeath to my well beloved son John Parsons one shilling sterling to him my said son John Parsons and his heirs for ever Eighthly I give and bequeath to my well beloved son Samuel Parsons the land whereon he now lives to be divided by a line which my said son Samuel and my son William marked themselves to him my said son Samuel Parsons and his heirs and assignes for ever Ninethly I give and bequeath to my well beloved son William Parsons the land whereon he now lives to be divided as above mentioned to him my said son William Parsons and his heirs and assignes forever Tenthly on the land above mentioned is mortgage for which my son Samuel Parsons is liable to pay said mortgage if he does not then my will is that his part of the land that is to say the land whereon he now lives is to be sold by my executors to off said morgage Eleventhly I give and bequeath to my well beloved daughter Lydia Yates and her husband Stephen Yates all my Black Smith tools to her my said daughter Lydia Yates and her husband Stephen Yates to them and their heirs for ever Twelvethly and lastly as I and my wife is now living with my daughter Lydia Yates and her husband Stephen Yates and they using us with the greatest kindness my will and desire is that they the said Lydia and Stephen Yates to have all the remainder of my estate that is to say my cattle and my black mare and also all my household furniture which is now in their possession but not til after my decease and the decease of my Wife. Furthermore I revoke all former wills by me made and do confirm this my last will and testament. I do appoint and constitute my loving sons Joseph and William Parsons executors of this my last will and testament Witness my hand and seal. Richard (his mark) Parsons SS Test John Parks, Samuel Parks, Richard Johnson At a Court held for Pittsylvania County February the 21, 1785 This last Will and Testament of Richard Parsons deceased was presented in Court and proved by the Oathes of two of the witnesses Hands and by the Court ordered to be Recorded Teste Will Turnball (?) Adams, Abstracts of Pittsylvania County, Virginia Wills 1767-1820 --------- This is what I have on Richard and Lydia Briggs Parsons Richard Parsons is the son of Joseph Parsons and Sarah Woodson. He was born before 1714 in either Henrico County, Virginia. His will was written on December 22, 1783 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, and his estate was probated there on February 21, 1785. Lydia Briggs was the daughter of Ralph Briggs and Elizabeth Mary Wright and brother of George Briggs. She was born in 1720 in Goochland County, Virginia. She died in Pittsylvania County Virginia in 1787. John Wright (probably an uncle) was appointed as her guardian after both of her parents died (I do not have this date). John Wright died between March 14, 1729/30 and May 1730 at which time her brother George must have been of age, and become her guardian, because when George died in June of 1734, Lydia chose a new guardian, Richard Parsons. Hence, George must have been her guardian at the time. Lydia also inherited 400 acres of land from George on the south side of the James River along Muddy Creek. Richard and Lydia were married in 1740 in Goochland County, Virginia. They had the following children, all born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia: Joseph (abt 1742 - 13 Aug 1833) m1. bef 1764, Margaret "Peggy" Griffith; m2. 26 Aug 1824, Sarah "Sally" Thompson Mary Agnes (abt 1744 - ) m. 1760, John Midkiff, Sr. Hannah (abt 1746 - ) m. Joseph Midkiff, Sr. George (abt 1750 - 16 Jun 1846) m1. Anne Griffith, m2. Sarah Hardin Samuel (abt 1752 - 1819) m. 21 Dec 1779, Rebecca Farthing James (1753 - ) William (abt 1756 - 16 Mar 1818) m. Mary Blanks Richard (1758 - ) Lydia (1760 - Aft 1805) m. 1775 Stephen Yates, Sr. John (abt 1762 - d. 20 Jun 1808) m1. Mary Simmons, m2. bef 1784, Sarah (Sary) Adkins The Richard Parsons who married Lydia Briggs is documented from 1735 to about 1745 in Goochland County, Virginia. The Richard of Lunenburg/Halifax/Pittsylvania County is documented from 1748 to his death around 1785. He died testate in Pittsylvania County, Virginia naming his children and mentioning his wife only as 'my wife'. So far, I have not found a document that states Richard of Goochland and Richard of Pittsylvania are the same Richard. However, Richard sold his land in Goochland County and then a Richard appears in Lunenburg/Pittsylvania County shortly thereafter. Also, Christopher Parsons also appears in court records in Goochland and then appears in Lunenburg in the same year as Richard, as well as some other Pittsylvania families. The Richard Parsons of Surry County, North Carolina was married Elizabeth Feathers. He died 30 years after the Richard of Pittsylvania County also leaving a will. There is no documentation that links the two. In August of 1734, Lydia Briggs, both her parents having previously died, was permitted to choose Richard Parsons her guardian. This indicates that she was a minor and he was at least 21 years of age. On January 30, 1741, Richard Parsons patented 80 acres on the branches of the North Branch of Muddy Creek (alias Little Muddy Creek) in Goochland County, Virginia. [Library of Virginia, Digital Collection, Patents 20, 1741-43, P. 129]. On January 16, 1743 from Robert Yancey of the Parish of St. Martin and County of Louisa sold to Francis Amoss of the Parish of St. James and Goochland, 400 acres on the south side of James River in the Parish of St. James and Goochland, that was bounded by Richard Parsons On April 22, 1743 Richard Parsons of Goochland County, Virginia, sold to Nicholas Spears 80 acres on Muddy Creek on the south side of James River for 5 pounds. On August 13, 1743 Richard and Lydia Parsons of Goochland County, Virginia, sold to Nicholas Davies 200 acres on Muddy Creek on the south side of James River for 20 pounds. This is the first mention of his wife. On December 17, 1743 Richard and Lydia Parsons of the Parish of St. James and Goochland sold to John Alexander 200 acres on the south side James River on the west side Muddy Creek for 70 pounds. [Goochland County Deeds, Virginia Deeds, 1741-1745, Deed Book 4, Page 346] Lydia's brother George Briggs was first granted the above 400 acres in 1733. George died about 1634 and Lydia inherited the land. On February 25, 1744 Francis Amoss of Goochland and Parish of Southam sold to Richard Ligon 400 acres on both sides of the upper branch of Muddy Creek alias Little Muddy Creek, and bounded by Richard Parsons. On November 20, 1745, Richard Parsons is mentioned []Goochland County, Virginia 1741-1745, Deed Book 4]. On March 7, 1747, Richard is granted 400 acres on both sides of Great Cherrystone Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. On Noveber 2, 1748, Richard is granted an additional 400 acres in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, adjoining his other lands. On June 14, 1749, Richard Pasrons is granted 2000 acres on Mill Creek in Virginia. In June of 1749 Richard Parsons was appointed as surveyor of the new road between Staunton River and the Mayo Settlement at the Wart Mountain in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. In July of 1752, Richard sells land to John Watson in Halifax County, Virginia. Between 1752 and 1755, Richard Parsons is granted permission to construct a grist mill on Cherry Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. 19 Dec. 1752 Richard Parsons of Halifax Co. sold tp William Adams of Louisa Co., VA, 180 acres on both sides of the Bannister River, bounded by the river, Rocky Br., Nowell Burton’s line. all houses, orchards, woods etc. Signed by mark. Wit: Joseph Collins, James Hunt. Halifax Co. Deed Book 1, p. 15 (Chiarito, p. 2) In March of 1753, as surveyor, he was ordered to mark a road from the mouth of Snow Creek to Hickey's Road in the same county. On March 20, 1760 is in Halifax County, Virginia. In a deed recorded in Halifax County, Virginia, April 19, 1764, Richard Parsons sells his son Joseph Parsons 100 acres of land for 10 pounds [Halifax County Deed Books 2-6, compiled by Marian Dodson Chiarito] . On May 14, 1764, Richard Parsons sold to his son George Parsons, both of Halifax County, Virginia, for 10 pounds, 100 acres on the south side of Little Cherrystone Creek, being the land that George was living on at the time. It was recorded June 21, 1764 In 1765, Richard and George Parsons were listed in the Halifax Voters List. [Halifax County, Virginia Deed Books] On June 10, 1767, Richard (Persons) and his son Joseph are named for Cambden Parish in Pittsylvania County's first list of Tithables (The History of Pittsylvania County, Viginia, by Maud Carter Clement. Reprinted by The Pittsylvania Historical Society, 1988, page 278). In 1767, Richard Parsons, as surveyor, was ordered to mark the road from mouth of Snow Creek to Hickey's Road (in Franklin Co) [Halifax County, Virginia Deed Books] In 1768, George Parsons was in Antrim Parish [Halifax County, Virginia Deed Books] On July 29, 1768, Francis Bucknal was granted a patent in Pittsylvania County for 238 acres on both sides of Great Cherry stone Creek adjoining Parson's Land. [Land Office Patents No. 37, 1767-1768, p. 243 (Reel 37), Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41]. In 1771, Richard Parsons is found in the Pittsylvania County Court Order Records [Halifax County, Virginia Deed Books] On August 3, 1771, John Hicks was granted a patent in Pittsylvania County for 400 acres on the branches of Little Cherrystone Creek adjoining Richard Parsons. [Land Office Patents No. 40, 1771-1772, p. 516 (Reel 39), Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41]. In May of 1777, Richard signed the Oath of Allegiance in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. In 1782, Richard and his sons, William, Samuel, John, Joseph and George are named in the Pittsylvania County Census. Richard had 5 persons. [Halifax County, Virginia Deed Books] On December 22, 1783, Richard and Lydia according to his will, are living with their daughter Lydia Yates and her husband Stephen Yates. Stephen ran the Old Yates Tavern in Gretna, Virginia. (The old Yates Tavern still stands today about ten miles from town.) In the Pittsylvania County, Virginia Deed and Will Book #11, p. 159, probably February 21, 1785, Richard Parsons' will is recorded. http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/PARSONS/2010-01/1262895600 Will of Joseph Parsons, Sr. of Henrico Parish, 6 Aug. 1762 To Daughter Agnes Woodson, 2 shillings. To daughter Elizabeth Anderson 2 shillings. To son Joseph Parsons, 2 shillings To son Samuel Parsons, all my land, 250 acres, on south side of Turners Run in Henrico, purchased of Martha Hobson and Stephen Pankey, and bounded by John Owen, Thomas Owen, and Martha Hobson; also 230 acres on west side of Beachen Run in Henrico, purchased of Jane Lane, and bounded by John Owen, John Orange and John Watkins. If he die without heirs, then to the next male child of my wife Susannah. If she has none, then to my daughter Judith Parsons; and if she die, then to next female child my wife has. If all chidren by my wife Susannah die without issue then lands to my son Jospeh Parsons. To wife Susannah, one negro, and I also lend her 7 negroes during widowhood and also lend her the land purchsed of Martha Hobson and Stephen Panky, provided she raise and sufficiency school my children and likewise the negro children, and also pay my debts. If she marry, she is to get three negroes and 1/3 of goods and chattels. My negroes are not to be sold to make division of my estate. Rest of estate to be divided between my children and wife Susannah. Division to be by my executors or appointee of the Friends of the Monthly Meeting of Henrico. Exec: to be wife Susannah, and my friends Robert Pleasants, Sr. Robert Pleasants, son of Thomas Pleasants, dec'd, John Crew, son of John Crew, dec'd and Joseph Ellyson. (NOT SIGNED) Wit: Joseph Elam, Thos. Owen, Royal Brittain, Benjamin Clarke. (No probate date given, however Joseph Parsons' Inventory was recorded in Henrico County 3 Dec 1770 and dated 1769) Sources: Marian Dodson Chiarto, Halifax County, Virginia Deed Book 1, 1752-1759 (Nathalie, VA 1985)(Chiarito) Goochland County, Virginia Deeds Book 4, 1741-1745 August 13, 1743 from Richard Parsons, and Lydia, his wife, of Goochland, to Nicholas Davies of Goochland for 20 L, a certain tract of land of 200 acres on Muddy Creek in Goochland on the south side of James River, and bounded by [trees]. Signed - Richard Parsons, Lydia (X her mark) Parsons. Wit - William Dillon, William Dillon [sic], John (B his mark) Burk, John ( his mark) Burnet. Recorded September 20, 1743. At a Court of November 20, 1745, this deed was proved by the oath of William Dillon to be the act and deed of Lydia Parsons, wife of Richard Parsons, and ordered to be recorded. Goochland Co. Deed Book 4, p. 201. April 22, 1743 from Richard Parsons of Goochland, to Nicholas Spears of Goochland, for 5 L, a certain tract of land of about 80 acres on Muddy Creek in Goochland on the south side of James River, and bounded by Major Bowler Cocke, James Terril, Robert Yancy. Signed - Richard Parsons. Wit - Nicholas Davies, Elizabeth Dewes, John (his mark) Creasie. Recorded September 20, 1743. Goochland Co. Deed Book 4, p. 203. January 16, 1743 from Robert Yancey of the Parish of St. Martin and County of Louisa, to Francis Amoss of the Parish of St. James and Goochland, for 40 L, a Certain tract of land of about 400 acres on the south side of James River in the Parish of St. James and Goochland, and bounded by Richard Parsons, Major Bowler Cocke, James Terril. Signed - Robert Yancey. Wit - Tarlton Fleming, Charles Fleming, Simon (SW his mark) Ward. Recorded March 20, 1743. Recorded June 19, 1744. Goochland Co. Deed Book 4, p. 325. December 17, 1743 from Richard Parsons, and Lydia, his wife, of the Parish of St. James and Goochland, to John Alexander of same, for 70 lbs, a certain tract of land of 200 acres in Goochland on the south side James River on the west side Muddy Cr, being half of 400 acres of land granted to George Briggs by patent dated Jun 20, 1733, which the said George Briggs, by his Goochland will, gave to his sister, Lydia Briggs alias Parsons. The tract is bounded by Bowler Cocke, new lines run by Robert Walton on the division of the said 400 acres. Signed Richard Parsons, Lidia (L her mark) Parsons. Wit - Francis Amoss, Isac Hughes, Abram Womack, Miles Gathwrit, Joell Chandler, Recorded May 15, 1744. February 25, 1744 from Francis Amoss of Goochland and Parish of Southam, to Richard Ligon of same, for 45 lbs, all that tract of land in Goochland on both sides of the upper branch of Muddy Creek alias Little Muddy Creek, and bounded by Richard Parsons, Major Bowler Cocke, James Terrel, containing 400 acres. Signed Francis Amoss. Wit - John Alexander, Abrm Womack, Abrm Womack Jr. Recorded March 19, 1744. Judith, the wife of Francis Amoss, relinquished her right of dower to the conveyed lands. Goochland Co. Deed Book 4, p. 510. See Forsythe Saga | Parsons, Richard (I3360)
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| 854 | Will of Robert (Chesterfield Will Book, dated 1 Jan 1753) mentions son Robert, grandson Peter, son Richard, son Lodwick, son Gilbert, daughter Mary, Mary's son William, daughter Elisa Stratton, daughter Obedience, daughter Martha, daughter Anne Walthall, grandson Robert, son William. Sons Robert and Richard to be executors. Probated 1755. Grandsons mentioned are probably sons of his son Robert. Robert Elam was a gentleman planter and a Quaker. | Elam, Robert (I2194)
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| 855 | Will of Samuel Page, July 3, 1846 Caswell Co., NC Will Book P., p. 365 I, Samuel Page, being of sound and disposing mind and memory do make this may last will and testament in manner and form following, viz: Item 1. I wish all my just debts to be paid. Item 2. it is my wish that the remainder of my estate both personal and real be left in the hands of my wife to be mamaged by her and my children be raised and supported out of my estate they all laboring as heretofore to assist in their support, that is, during the natural life or widowhood of my wife and in the event of her marriage or death, then the property is to be equally divided between my children namely Jane, Parmelia F., Susan M., Mary D., Cisila C., Alice N., Sarah E., Wm (P or S)., James R. Page and in the event of my wife's marriage then she is to take what the law will allow her and remainder to be divided among my children as above named. Item 3. I hereby appoint my brother Zenith Page my lawful executor to this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I hereto set my hand and seal this the 3rd day of July in the year of our Lord 1846. Test. Jas. E. Williamson Rufus R. Manly Saml. Page(Seal) | Page, Samuel (I928)
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| 856 | Will of Samuel Woodson Venable of "Springfield," Prince Edward Co., Va. I, Samuel W. Venable, being of sound and disposing mind and memory do make and constitute this my last will and testament. In the first place it is my will and desire that all my just debts be paid. It is my will and desire that all the debts due to me on any account be collected as well those due on my private books as those which fall to me on the dissolution and settlement of the business now carried on at Union Mills under the firm of Venable & Co. in which my son Nathaniel and myself are partners the terms of the partnership will be seen in our agreement now in my possession. It is my desire also that my executors dispose of the goods and property which belongs to me in that concern as soon as circumstances and the interest of my estate will permit. It is my will and desire that the money which shall arise from my stock in trade, crops on hand, cash in hand, debts due in any way, or from bank stock or stock of any kind which I may possess at my decease and which I may hereafter direct to be sold, shall constitute a fund for the payment of my debts and legacies in the first place and then for such other purposes as I shall hereafter direct. It is my will that so much of my personal and perishable estate as my executors and my beloved wife shall think the family can conveniently spare shall be sold also a negro woman Sall now living at my plantation in Halifax, also some Georgia certificates which I hold and the proceeds to be applied as I have above directed. I wish my executors to sell the negro woman Sall to a humane master and if possible to such as she will choose to go to and therefore the mode of sale and price is entirely left to their discretion. It is my will and desire that my son Abraham W. Venable be supported from my estate until he shall have studied his profession and at least one year after he comes of age. I wish also the expense necessary to finish the education of my daughter Mildred in such way as my beloved wife and my executors may judge best and also the expense necessary for her support till she marries or comes of age to be paid out of my estate. I have directed that my son Abraham W. Venable and my daughter Mildred C. Venable should be supported out of my estate until a certain period when funds come into the hands of my executors over and above what may be necessary to pay my debts and legacies. It is my desire that they appropriate a full and sufficient fund to answer this purpose and pay any other moneys which I may hereafter direct to be paid out of my estate and this sum so appropriated they may put out to interest upon landed or other undoubted security and it is my will that the interest so long as it is sufficient and then so much of the principal as may be necessary shall be applied for the purposes above mentioned. When monies or funds belonging to my estate over and above what may be necessary for the last mentioned appropriation shall come into the hands of my executors-- It is my will and desire that they from time to time as such funds accumulate so as to make them in their judgment an object to distribute do distribute the same among those children to whom I shall leave the residue of my estate and so continue to do from time to time untill my daughter Mildred shall marry or become of age when I will and desire that the general distribution of my estate shall take place. If I should leave any negroes undisposed of I will that my executors hire them out untill the general distribution of my estate and consider their hire as belonging to the fund for supporting my daughter Mildred untill she becomes of age or marry which I have mentioned above. Now I give and bequeath in the following manner my estate real and personal(???). I give and bequeath to my beloved wife during her natural life the land and plantation whereon I now live except a small part which I shall hereafter dispose of, also the following negroes to-wit Jack, Patty, Abram, Molly and Jenny and their children now born or to be born hereafter except such as are hereafter disposed of in this will old Dick, Barbara and her son, William, Judy, Congo these are also given to her during her natural life. I give her absolutely and at her own disposal four horses such as she shall choose out of my stock of horses twenty cattle as many of the sheep and hogs as she may wish to have all of her choice--likewise as many of the plantation tools and household and kitchen furniture as she may think necessary our riding carriage and harness as much forage and provisions as will at least last a year if so much is on hand. I give her also twenty bank shares such as I may possess or the value thereof in money if I should not possess so many at the time of my decease these last are given to her and her heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Elisabeth W. Watkins wife of William Watkins one undivided half of my tract of land on Difficult creek having a mill on the same which said tract of land in the whole will contain about eight hundred acres after taking off a . . . part adjoining the land bought by me of William Boyd which said land I have willed to my daughter Mary C. Womack. Also George a negro boy the son of Patty and Jack and one undivided third part of my lot in Richmond received by inheritance of my brother Abraham B. Venable and four hundred pounds in money all of which is given to her and her heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Peggy R. Cabell the proceeds of the following lands which I desire my executors to sell for her use to-wit, one tract in Kentucky Iying on the Chaptain fork of Salt River and containing five hundred acres one other tract lying in Monroe County near the Red Sulphur Spring and containing five hundred and seventy acres one young negro man named Oliver and two hundred pounds in money all of which I give to her and her heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Ann Mayo Read my tract of land lying near the college of Hampden-Sidney and adjoining the lands of my brother Richard and containing about three hundred and seventeen acres. Also Adam a negro boy received from the estate of Colo. Read and two hundred and fifty pounds in money all of which I give to her and her heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary C. Womack my tract of land in Halifax County which I bought of William Boyd commonly called Cannons Tract containing about three hundred and eighty acres also fifty acres adjoining the same which I reserved of the tract bought of Scott and others when I gave my son Paul his tract of land also fifty acres more lying adjoining to it belonging to the tract bought of the heirs of Charles Edwards to be laid off by my executors in the manner most suitable to both tracts--that is to say the tract now given to my daughter Mary C. Womack and the balance of the tract bought of Edwards' heirs now given to my daughters Elisabeth W. Watkins and Agness W. Watkins. I give her also Sam called waggoner Sam also Griffin, Lucy and their child and future increase also two hundred and fifty pounds in money all of which I give to her and her heirs forever with this exception nevertheless that if my son Abraham W. Venable needs a settlement on account of his mother possessing the tract of land left him he shall have the use of the tract of land given to my daughter Mary C. Womack untill his mother's death at which time he shall possess the tract of land left him and my daughter Mary C. Womack shall possess the tract of land left her. I give and bequeath to my daughter Clementina Reid wife of William S. Reid that part of my tract of land lately bought of Blake B. Woodson which said Woodson bought of William Jones containing about three hundred and nineteen acres also twenty acres of wood land to be taken from the other part of the tract bought of Blake B. Woodson and lying most convenient to the Jones' Tract also Amos a lad the son of Barbary and Jesse the oldest son of Molly and Abraham and two hundred pounds in money all of which is given to her and her heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Henningham C. Anderson the wife of Robert Anderson the tract of land bought by me of John P. Metauer at two purchases and commonly called Providence except twenty acres joining and most convenient to the tract of land on which I now live and which I intend for my son Abraham at his mother's decease. This land my executors shall lay off according to the directions here given as they shall judge most suitable for Abraham's tract. I give her also forty acres of land to be laid off from the tract on which I live one half on each side of the river to serve as a supply of wood and timber to her tract and to be laid off as conveniently for Abraham's tract as circumstances will permit. This land also I wish my executors to lay off as they judge best according to my directions here given. I give to her besides the negroes now in her possession a negro man called Cooper Joe and Henry the son of Patty who now lives in Halifax also two hundred and fifty pounds in money all of which I give to her and her heirs forever. I give her also Lewis at her mother's death to her and her heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Agnes W. Watkins wife of Henry E. Watkins one undivided half of my tract of land and mill on Difficult creek the other half of which I have given to my daughter Elisabeth W. Watkins being the tract bought of the heirs of Charles Edwards and heretofore described. I give her also one undivided third part of my lot in Richmond inherited of my brother Abraham B. Venable. I give her also a young man Sam Cook and two hundred and fifty pounds in money. All of which I give to her and her heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Mildred C. Venable all that part of the tract of land which I lately bought of Blake B. Woodson which I have not willed to my daughter Clementina Reid containing about four hundred acres with the buildings etc. I give her also the following negroes to-wit Harry bought of Andrew Johnson's estate Finnetta daughter of Patty and any increase she may have before my decease Sally or Sarah daughter of Polly and her increase Betsy daughter of Molly and Abram Billy a cooper at the mill and William at her mother's decease. Also the sum of four hundred pounds all of which I give to her and her heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my son Nathaniel E. Venable one undivided half of my interest or estate in the mills called Union Mills and of the lot of land on which the same stands containing by estimation about sixty acres in which my brother holds an interest with me he owning one fourth of said land and mill. I give him also two negroes Robin and Letty now in his possession. I give him also Charles wishing him however not to separate him from his wife and children. I wish him to have possession of the mill at the end of the year whenever my decease shall happen. All these I give to him and his heirs forever. I have already given my son Paul C. Venable by deed a tract land which I intended for him. I have also given him the following negroes which are now in his possession viz: David, Len, Peter, Biddy and her child and future increase. I give him also the tract of land bought of George Salmon by me through his attorney Isaac Medley containing about one hundred and twenty nine acres 44 acres however subject to some uncertainty. All these I give to him and his heirs forever. I give unto my son Samuel W. Venable, Jr. one undivided half of my interest or estate in the mills now called Union Mills and of the lot of land on which it stands containing about sixty acres on which the said mill stands which said lot and mill is now owned by me and my brother William. I give him also two small tracts of land near or adjoining the mill lot one bought by me of Charles F. Nash and the other of my brother Abraham B. Venable the first containing about ninety six acres the second about fifty acres for which however I have given him a deed, also a small piece of land adjoining the same bought of Colo. Charles Allen or Edward Reaford, I give him also two hundred and ninety seven acres of land or about that quantity bought of James Daniel being the same land that fell to his children as the distributees of the estate of Abraham B. Venable deceased and for two undivided sixths of which I have given him a title by deed, for the remainder I have not as yet got a legal title but I have a mortgage on James Daniel's land to secure the title. If the title to said land should not be made to me complete in my life time it is my will that the title be made to my son Samuel W. Venable and I will and bequeath to him my right or claim to the land of James Daniel to secure him in case of failure. I give him also the following negroes to-wit Hannah and her children now in his possession Ephriam, Alleck or Alexander and Isac. I have given him Billy and Peter two negro men bought of Miller's Estate. All of which I give to him and his heirs forever. I give him also Ben a cooper at the mill to him and his heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my son Abraham W. Venable the tract of land on which I now live at his mother's decease except about forty acres which I have directed my executors to lay off in wood land adjoining the Providence Tract which I have willed to my daughter Henningham. I give him also twenty acres of land which I have directed my executors to lay off from the Providence Tract for him. I give him also the following negroes to-wit Harry Patty's son and Mary his wife and their present and future increase John and Frank son of Judy and Andrew all of which I give to him and his heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife over and above what I have given her old Aggy, Lewis, son of Patty and Hampton a lad during her natural life. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Ann Mayo Read over and above what I have given her one undivided third of a lot in Richmond which I inherited from my brother Abraham B. Venable. I give and bequeath to my daughter Peggy R. Cabell over and above what I have given her my lot in Farmville to her and her heirs forever. It is my will that my old men Caesar and Warwick live where they choose among the family and be supported out of my estate. If any of my family choose to take them I authorise my executors to make a contract and pay such member of my family at once from my estate what may be deemed a reasonable compensation for their support. I give and bequeath to my daughter Mildred C. Venable over and above what I have given her two negro men Douglas and shop Dick to her and her heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my son Samuel W. Venable over and above what I have given him one negro man cooper Peter to him and his heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my son Abraham W. Venable after the decease of his mother a negro boy Hampton to him and his heirs forever. It is my will and desire that all the residue of my estate real and personal be equally divided between between my eight daughters and youngest son. When my three eldest sons receive their legacies they will all things considered be about as well provided for as the other children of the family. When my beloved wife shall decease that which I have given her for life shall belong to this residue. It is my will that the division of the residue of my estate take place when my daughter Mildred marries or comes of age. I give to each of my children above mentioned viz my eight daughters and youngest son their share of the residue to them and their heirs forever. I appoint my sons Nathaniel E. Venable, Samuel W. Venable, Abraham W. Venable and Isaac Read my son in law executors of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 26th. day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty one. Interlined before signing. Samuel W. Venable (Seal) Witness Temple D. Richardson. Nath. I. Venable. Andrew Bigger. William D. Epes. Richd. N. Venable. Margaret M. Reid. I have given to my beloved wife during her natural life by this will Molly and Janney two negro women and such of their children now born or hereafter to be born if not by will I disposed of otherwise it is my will that my beloved wife either in her life or at her decease as she shall choose, shall have the right of giving the said negro women and children in any way she chooses so that they are given to some of our children. This alteration I make this 8th. day of August 1820 as witness my hand and seal on that day and date. Samuel W. Venable (Seal) Richd. N. Venable. Margaret M. Reid. Temple D. Richardson. At a court held for Prince Edward County September the 17th. 1821, This last will and testament of Samuel W. Venable Dec'd, was presented in court and proved by the oaths of Temple D. Richardson, Nathaniel I. Venable and Richard N. Venable three witnesses thereto, and the codicil to said will was also proved by the oaths of Temple D. Richardson and Richard N. Venable two witnesses thereto, ordered that the said will and codicil be recorded: on the motion of Nathaniel E. Venable and Abraham W. Venable two of the executors therein named, they with Samuel W. Venable, Jr. William S. Reid and Isaac Read their securities entered into and acknowledged their bond for the purpose in the penalty of one hundred and twenty thousand dollars conditioned according to law and took the oath required by law, certificate for obtaining a probat thereof in due form is granted them. Teste B. J. Worsham, D. C. A copy, Teste:-- Horace Adams Clerk of the Circuit Court of Prince Edward County, Virginia. | Venable, Samuel Woodson (I2307)
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| 857 | Will of Thomas Allred In the name of God Amen I Thomas Allred of Randolph County and State of North Carolina being in a low state of health but of perfect mind and memory thanks be to God for it calling to mind the mortality of the body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die and touching such worldly estate as it hath pleased God to Endow me with I give and dispose of the same in manner and form hearin after mentioned hearby revoking and disanuling all former wills and testaments by me made allowing and confirming this to be my last will and testament principly and first of all I recommend my Soul unto the hands of Allmighty God who gave it to my body to the Earth to be buried at the discretion of my friends. I give and bequeath to Elizabeth my well beloved wife all my stock of cattle (except one cow and calf) and all my hogs and sheep, and one bed and bedsted and furniture the dressors in the kitchen and all the articles on them and one iron pot and dutch oven Item I give to my sons and daughters James, William, Elias, John, Moses, Eli, Rachel Brown, Elizabeth Jones each the sum of twelve shillings to be raised out of the stock bequeathed to my wife. Item I give to my Grandson William Allred, son of Elias Allred my bay horse Iten I give to my son Levi the tract of land wherean I now live containing 150 acres reserving to my aforesaid wife the priviledge of living in the home and enjoying the plantation during her natural life and the remainder of my estate I give to my son Levi I appoint my son Levi Executor of this my last will and testament witness my hand and seal this 8th day of November 1809 signed, sealed and delivered by the said testator as for his last will and testament in presents of Joseph Allred his mark Enoch Davis Thomas Allred (seal) State of North Carolina Randolph County May Sessions 1810 The foregoing last will and testament of Thomas Alred was duly proven in open Court by Joseph Alred and admitted to record. Teate: Jesse Harper CC ---------- Deed - Thomas Allred to jeremiah York transcribed by Dawnell Griffin, March 1990, with original spellings retained. Thomas Allred to Jeremiah York This Indenture in order this 10th day of April A. D. 1788 between Thos. Allred and his wife Elizabeth of Randolph County & State of North Carolina of the one part and Jeremiah York of the County & State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Thos. Allred and his wife for and in consideration of One hundred and forty two pounds specie to them in hand paid by the said Jerry York at or before the sealing & delivery of these present the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledge hath granted bargained and sold aliened endossed and confirmed & by these presents doth grant bargain, sell alien & confirm unto the said Jeremiah York his heirs, & assigns forever a certain piece or parcel of land lying and being on both sides of Mount Pleasant Creek Sandy Creek waters in said county containing one hundred and forty four acres of land more or less and bounded as follows Beginning at the east corner white oak thence west along the original line 40 chs. to a white oak then south 36 chs to a white oak then east 40 chs to a black oak the original line then north along the original line 36 chs to the first station it being a part of a tract of land said Thomas purchased of John Allred for which land said John obtained a grant of the Earl of Granville March 1756 and also the estate right in the intestate claim on demand whatsoever of the said Thos Allred and his wife of in and to the said tract of land aforesaid and of in & to every part and parcel thereof to have and to hold the said land & privileges above mentioned with the appurtinances to the said Jeremiah York his heirs & assigns forever by these presents that the said Thos. Allred & his wife & their heirs extr admr the said land & premises & every part & parcel thereof against them the said Thos Allred or his wife their heirs & assigns & against all & every other person & persons lawfully claiming or to claim by, from or under them to the said Jeremiah York his heirs & assigns shall & will warrant & forever defend by these presents In witness whereof the said Thos Allred & his wife hath hereunto set their hands & seals the day and year above written. Thos Allred (his mark) Elizabeth Allred (her mark) Signed sealed & delivered in the presence of John White Elias Allred | Allred, Thomas (I3554)
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| 858 | Will of Thomas Dodson dated Aug. 12, 1779 refers to daughter Rhody Creal, who rec'd 1 shilling. | Dodson, Rhoda (Rosanna) (I233)
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| 859 | Will of Thomas Dodson dated Aug. 12, 1779 refers to daughter Sarah Nevil, who rec'd 1 shilling. | Dodson, Sarah B. (I246)
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| 860 | Will of Thomas Dodson dated Aug. 12, 1779 refers to deceased son Joseph. | Dodson, Joseph (I239)
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| 861 | Will of Thomas Dodson dated Aug. 12, 1779 refers to granson Thomas, who rec'd 1 shilling. | Dodson, Thomas (I260)
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| 862 | Will of Thomas Dodson dated Aug. 12, 1779 refers to son Jesse who rec'd meetin house near John Creel Mill and 3 acres of land. | Dodson, Jesse (I237)
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| 863 | Will of Thomas Dodson dated Aug. 12, 1779 refers to son Thomas, who rec'd whip saw. | Dodson, Thomas III (I244)
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| 864 | Will of Thomas Dodson dated Aug. 12, 1779 refers to son William who rec'd plantation and tract of land where Thomas resided during his life subject to life estate in wife Eleanor. | Dodson, William (I249)
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| 865 | Will of Thomas Dodson dated Aug. 12, 1779 refers to wife Eleanor who is named as executor. She rec'd all of Thomas' "movable estate" and negro girl named Vilet. | Sloan, Eleanor (I289)
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| 866 | WILL OF WILLIAM ELAM CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA WILL BOOK #3, p.493 To son William, land and plantation he lives on in Powhatan Co. 200 acres, and also 400 acres in Prince Edward Co. on Vawns Cr., 3 negroes, my wearing clothes, and money I lent him To son Daniel, 3 negroes and personal & real estate in his possession To son Richard, 3 negroes and estate he is possessed with To son Barkley, land and plantation I live on, I negro and items To grandson Henry Elam, son of James Elam, I feather bed To granddaughter Frances Cox, 5 negroes in her father's possession To grandson William Elam, son of James Elam, 5 shillings To daughter Obedience Farley, 3 negroes and items for life, and then to her children To daughter Elizabeth Cheatham, 3 negroes and items To daughter Mary Lockett, I negro and items To daughter Dinah Elam, items To daughter Nancy Bass, 4 negroes and items To daughter Frances Baker, 2 negroes and items To granddaughter Patricia Smith, 1 negro and items Rest to be divided among my children then living, except my bed and still to Barkley Executors: Richard Elam, Henry Cheatham, Edward Bass Wit: Christopher Bass, Robert Haskins, Jr., Benjamin Lockett, Robert Haskins, Sr. Will of Robert (Chesterfield Will Book, dated 1 Jan 1753) mentions on Robert, grandson Peter, son Richard, son Lodwick, son Gilbert, daughter Mary, Mary's son William, daughter Elisa Stratton, daughter Obedience, daughter Martha, daughter Anne Walthall, grandson Robert, son William. Sons Robert and Richard to be executors. Probated 1755. Grandsons mentioned are probably sons of his son Robert. Will of Gilbert Elam Jr. Henrico County, Virginia Dated 18 Sept. 1697 First portion of will missing: To son Gilbert Elam part of plantation whereon I live, land marked and laid out by Robert Hancock and William Clark. To son William Elam land on North side of Falling Creek except 50 acres to son Robert Elam and 50 acres more to son Gilbert Elam. To daughter Mary Elam largest gold ring and silver bodkin. To daughter Martha Elam, items. To daughter Sarah Elam, items. To daughter Elizabeth Elam, items. To daughter Obedience, 1 new pewter dish and 1 sow. To son Robert Elam my large Bible when of lawful age. To sons Gilbert and Robert to be of age 17. To son William Elam a musket at my house. To son Robert Elam to live with my father-in-law Edward Hatcher. Gilbert Elam to tarry with his God Father William Hatcher until he is 17. Wife Mary Elam to be executrix. Witnesses: Edward Ward Elan William Hatcher Charles Roberts Will probated 5 December 1697 | Elam, William (I1796)
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| 867 | Will of William Page, 11 March 1805 In the name of God Amen I William Page of the County of Caswell State of North Carolina being in perfect health thanks be to Almighty God for his Mercies, but taking into consideration the Shortness of time in this life and that it is appointed once for all men to die, do make this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following. that is to Say: First and principally I commend my soul to Almighty God who gave it. Item. My desire first and last is that all my Lawful debts be paid off. I give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel Page one Heifer. I give and bequeath to my Daughter Sally Page 1 Heifer. I give and bequeath to my Granddaughter Polly Waters one Heifer. I give and bequeath to my daughter Jane Page one Heifer. I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Page one Heifer. Also I give and bequeath to my beloved Wife Elizabeth Page all the rest of my Estate both real and personal to hold to her during her natural life or Widowhood, and after her decease the whole to be left to my son John Page Ecept the Feather Beds and their furniture, that after my said son John Page is furnished with one feather Bed and furniture, all the rest of the Beds remaining to be equally divided amongst my daughters above mentioned, & it is my desire that my son John should take charge of the same during the life of my wife Elizabeth, he making no Waste of the same. And Lastly, I appoint my son John Page sole Executor of this my last will and Testament. In witness hereof I have hereunder set my hand and seal this 11thy day of March 1805 Signd Seald & Delieverd his in presence of William + Page mark Robert H. Childers James Page his Ed + Loafman mark State of North Carolina Caswell County The execution of this will was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Edward Loafman one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and a motion ordered to be recorded. Test W. Murphy CC William Page Last Will and Testament Caswell Cty 1805 Recorded in Book E Page 265 Test W Murphy CC | Page, William , Sr. (I974)
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| 868 | Will of William Whitloe In the name of God -Amen. I William Whitloe Sr. of the county of Henrico being in perfect & sound memory but sick and weak in body. Do hereby ordain and make this to be my last will and testament...I do hereby give and bequeath as in manner and form following after my funeral charges and worldly debts are paid. Then I give and bequeath unto my son William one hundred acres of land out of the plantation where I now live adjoining on Capt. John Wadford's land from across where stands a black oak tree. Taking his broath outward to the head lines binding on Philloman Porkins(Perkins?) land to him and his heirs forever. Then I give and bequeath unto my son Hays Whitloe the remaining part of my land on which I now live. Dwelling houses and out houses to him & after his decease to the male heir of his body lawfully begotten for ever only. It is my will that half and acre of land near the dwelling shall be reserved for a burial place for the family and any other neighbors desiring to be buried therein. I give and bequeath unto my son John one shilling current money. I give and bequeath unto my son James one shilling current money and unto my daughter Jane one shilling current money. I give and bequeath unto my daughters Martha one shilling current money. I give and bequeath unto my grandson one young dark gray mare the name of my grandson being John Watkins. Finally I do hereby constitute ordain and make my loving wife Anne to be wholy and soley executor of this my last will & testament making all other wills, bequeaths, & testaments formerly by me made positively void and of non effort. I witness whereof I have affixed my hand and seal this 5th day of March in the year of your Lord 1726. His M mark. Witnesses: William -aibono, Henry Jordan, Charles Griffith. At a court hold for Henrico County June 6, 1726. This will was proved by the oaths of Charles Griffith and Henry Jordan and was thereupon admitted to record. | Whitlow, William (I2665)
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| 869 | Will of William Whitlow I William Whitlow of the county of Goochland being sick and weak but in perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this my last will and Testament in manner and form following...I give and bequeath to my son William Whitlow one cow and yearling...also one bed and furniture to the one executer where I lie. I give and bequeath to my son Henry one set of ------ and bed and furniture. I give and bequeath to my son John my riding mare. I give and bequeath to my son Nathan the dark Bay mare... To my daughter Jane (Jean) Crow one negro woman named Temperance and her child named Hannah during her natural life and her descendants. Said negro woman child and her increase be equally divided between my Mary Crow and Sarah Crow forever. To my daughter Mary Hancock one negro girl named Lucy and during her natural life and her increase the said negro woman and her increase to be equally divided among her children then living also to my daughter Mary the land and plantation whereon I now live during her natural life and at her decease to be equally divided among her children now living to them and to their heirs forever. To my daughter Martha Darby one negro boy named Jack during her natural life.... I give to my son Richard during his natural life one negro man named Daniel at at his decease to his children then living to them and their heirs forever. I give to my granddaughter Anne Barnett one cow and yearling to her & her heirs forever. I give to my son Henry one large pott(?) I give to my son Richard fifty acres of land adjoining the land where he now lives... I give to my daughter Jane one jar(?) & pott(?).... I give to my son William one --- Black Walnut Walnut table... I give to my daughter Mary two sows and pigs... I give to my son Henry and my daughter Jane all the remainder of my household and kitchen furniture to be equally divided among them and their heirs. To my negros Frank and Sam I leave in manner following Either to be hired or sold to discharge my personal debts...my son Henry and my son in law John Crow to do it if they can pay my debts without selling the said slaves I give the above said slaves to be equally divided between them... My son Henry and my son in law John Crow executers of my last will and testament. Hereby excluding all wills that might have been made witness my hand and seal this 12th day February 1758. his + mark. Witnesses Richard Clayton, Henry Whitlow, John Whitlow. Goochland County April the 19th 1758 ...by the oaths of John Crow and John Hughes to be the last will and testament of Wm. Whitlow, decd. and thereupon admitted to record. | Whitlow, William (I2704)
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| 870 | Will of William Whtilow III In the name of God Amen. I William Whitlow of Henrico County being at this time in perfect sense and good memory do make and confirm and constitute with my last will and Testament and desire it my be so received as such.... I give to my son John Whitlow fifty acres of land whence he is now making a plantation. The line to run from a corner white oak on ? Jerdone's side right acres to Richard Whitlow's line, be the same more or less. Also one Iron Skellat one pewter dish and two plates. I give to my daughter Sarah Whitlow one feather bed and furniture. My negro boy Sam to my son Nathan Whitlow five year after my decease and at the five years end he is to pay my daughter Anna Whitlow twenty five pounds and if she dies without heir the money I give to my daughter Sarah Whitlow and the five years and before mentioned. I give the said Boy Sam to my daughter Sarah Whitlow and if she dies without heir I give him to my daughter Anna Whitlow. I give to my daughter Anna Whitlow one feather bed and furniture. I give two bowls and four plates to be devised between my two daughters after my decease. I give to my daughter Sarah Whitlow one cow and I give to my daughter Annie Whitlow one horse. I give to my son William Whitlow one young cow and one young sow. I give to my son Nathan Whitlow fifty acres of land it being this plantation where I now live. Likewise I give him my still and one whip saw and one crop cut upon paying all my debts. I give to my son Darby Whitlow fifty shillings cash. Likewise I give to my son John Whitlow one iron pot. Likewise I give to my daughter Annie Whitlow one pine table one pine chest one wooden wheel and one bow iron. Likewise I give to my daughter Sarah Whitlow one table and one chair and one side saddle. I give to my daughter Annie Whitlow my horse. I give to my daughter Sarah Whitlow one ? wheel. I give to my son William Whitlow my saddle. I give to my son Nathan Whitlow one old iron pot and one spider I do appoint my son Nathan Whitlow to be executor of this my last will and testament and I do -- that my estate may not be appraised. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this thirteenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven. | Whitlow, William (I2714)
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| 871 | Will, : Richard Glover 43.273 SM £11.18.11 Mar 12 1749 Jun 5 1750 Appraisers: Joseph itherenton, Benjamin Morton. Creditors: Philip Key, W. Hamersley. Next of kin: John Long Robert Long. Administratrix/Executrix: Mary Glover. === Richard Glover 30.14 A SM £11.18.11 £19.7.7 Mar 6 1750 Payments to: William Hamersley, Joseph Witherington & Benjamin Moltan, Mr. Philip Key. Administratoix: Mary Glover. === The exact dates of John Philpott's birth, marriage and death are unknown. He was married for the first time around 1745 to Mary Posey. It is believed that they had two sons, David and John. She may have died giving birth to John around 1750. John's second wife was Mary Glover, widow of Richard Glower. Her maiden name is believed to have been Keech. She was the administratrix of Richard Glovers estate around 1750 and had a son named Philip Glover. | Glover, Richard (I3227)
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| 872 | William Allen son of Robert Allen was born ---------in New Kent Co. VA. William lived in Hanover Co. Virginia where his children were born and raised. William remained in Virginia several years after his brother Drury moved to North Carolina before he made the move South. William and Drury divided a 910 acre tract of land that was located on Grassy Creek in Granville Co. NC. William lived on this property until his death in 1786. William married first in Virginia to Mary Ann Owens, daughter of Thomas of VA. After the death of Mary Ann he married Frances Grant. Thomas Grant died in 1734 in Hanover Co. and left the widow with several children, one being Frances. I am not sure if Frances's mother, Isabell Richardson Grant moved to Granville Co. NC., with William and his wife Frances, or she was settled in Granville when Willian and his family arrived. This could be a double reason for William to move to Granville Co. His brother Drury and his Mother-in-law was already in Granville Co. The Grant family history book states that Isabelle Richardson Grant died in Granville Co. NC., in 1773 at the age of 91 years. Frances Grant Allen lived on the plantation in Granville as provided by the Will of her husband until her death Will of William Allen The Will was dated 4 May, 1781 and proved in Court August, 1786. I, William Allin, of Granville County and the state of North Carolina. Lend to my beloved wife Frances during her natural life the land and plantation whereon I now live together with all my other estate either real or personal with this provision, that in case my wife should marry after my death it is my will and desire that she shall no longer enjoy or possess teh following negroes; Viz, Pompey, Sam and Rusend, the former two of them to go the use of the children of my former wife and the latter to my three sons as shall be herein after directed. It is also my will and desire that in case my wife should marry after my death a man who be extravagance or any other bad conduct should waste or destroy the estate it shall then be in the power of my executors to divide my negroes among my children in the manner I shall hereafter direct, as also any other part of my estate that may be abused as above mentioned. Item: I give and bequeath unto my daughters Ursly Johnson, Susannah Burton, Elizabeth Morgan, Mary Allin and Sarah Walker, the children of my former wife, to be divided amonst them the valuation of my negroes Sam and Pompey as shall be herein directed, together with an equal part of all other movable estate with the children of my latter wife. Item: I give and bequeath unto my daughter Hannah Howard the negro Winne and her increase to her and her heirs forever. Item: I give and bequeath unto the children of my daughter Ann Howard the valuation of my negro Sarah and her increase, the said valuation to be divided amonst them equally also an equal proporation of all my movable estate with the rest of my living children in the manner my executors may direct. Item: I give and bequeath unto my daughter Isabell Owen my negro Sarah and her increase for her and her heirs forever. Item: I give and bequeath unto my daughter Frances Allin my negro Hannah and her increase for her and her heirs. Item: I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mildred Allin my negro Moses to her and her heirs forver with this provision that if negro Aggy should have any more increase after this date she may have choice of either of the same by placing the above mentioned Moses in the stead of the same. Item: I give and bequeath unto my son William Allin, all my land lying on the north side of Grassy Creek to him and his heirs forever. Item: I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Allin all my land lying on spewmarrow Creek above a line run by Thomas Grant for a dividing line betwixt my son Thomas and Grant to him and his heirs forever. Item: I give and bequeath unto my son Grant Allen my land whereon I now live lying on Spewmarrow Creek and betwixt Grassy Creek and the above said dividing line to him and his heirs forever. Tis my desire that Pompey and Rusena shall be sold to the highest bidder amonst the children of my present wife, both to be sold together, the one half of the said price to be divided amonst the children of my former wife, the other to my three sons, Viz; William, Thomas and Grant to be equally divided amonst. Tis my will also that if negro Aggy should have any more increase after this date the said increase shall be sold to the highest bidder amonst the children of my present wife and the said amount to be equally divided amonst the same. Tis also my desire that my negro man Sam for the benefit of my former children to sold to the higest bidder of the whole of my children and as the manner of the sale of the balance of my movable estate, tis my desire that it may be sold to the higest bidder and five thirteenths of the said amount to be equally divided amonst the children of my former wife and the balance after adjusting all debts and lawful demands against my estate to be equally divided amonst the children of my present wife. Tis my will also that if either of my children should die without issue the the proportation to them allowed shall fall to the survivors of the children of my present wife by an equal distribution. And I do now constitue and appoint my beloved wife Frances and my three sons, William, Thomas and Grant executors to this my last will and testament as witness my hand and seal this the fourth day of May one thousand seven hundred and eighty one A.D. William Allin Signed and sealed in the presence of Henry Groves and Joshua Coffee. Granville County, NC., August Court 1786. This will was duly proved by the oath of Henry Groves and ordered to be recorded. Then Grant Allin qualified to the said will. Deeds 1766 Samuel Childers deed land to William Allen. | Allen, William (I1408)
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| 873 | William Allen was born about 1758 in Person Co., North Carolina. He was the son of William Allen and Frances. His father died in 1786 in Granville Co., North Carolina. The elder William Allen left a will naming his 13 children including his son William, to whom he bequesthed land on the north side of Grassy Creek. William Allen married Sarah Howard. While there is no record of the marriage, a deed in Person Co. names William Allen as a legatee of Henry Howard by virtue of his marriage to Sarah Howard. Person Co. Deed Book C, p. 444. William Allen died in Person Co. in 1816. He left a will dated 5 Mar. 1816, which was proved in the May Court term of 1816. The will names his wife Sarah and daughter Rebecca Guthrie and “all my children.” Person Co. Wills, Inventories & Taxables, 1815-1817, p. 125; digital image, Family Search.com. See also, Katharine Kendall Kerr, Person County, North Carolina Compilations, 1792-1823 (Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore 1997), p. 101. Deeds 18 Nov. 1785. Nathan Byas of Rutherford Co., NC to William Allen of CC, for 133 lbs., 300 A on Storey’s Cr. adj. Allen Love, Wm Chambers, Elisha Duest, James Stuart, Henry Howard. Wit: John Roach, Thos. Barnett, Frances Howard. Caswell County Deed Book C, pg. 167. 15 June 1793. John Carlton to Abel Howard, for 35 lbs, 54.5 acres on ridge path between Marlow & Gents Creek adjacent Robert Dickens, Joseph Beadles, James Patterson, Haralson, Henry Howard. Wit: Hiram Howard, Thos. Barnet. Person Co. Deed Book A, p. 127-128 (Kendall, p. 6). 17 Mar. 1794. Hezekiah Stone to William Allen, for 30 shillings, 2 acres on Mill Creek. Person Co. Deed Book A, p. 173-174 (Kendall, p. 9). 1 Dec. 1794. Wrice Beedles to Bradley Haralson for 130 lbs, 155 acres on west side of Stories Creek at school house branch adjacent Hezekiah Duest, William Allen, Thomas Barnett, George Vaughn, Ezekial Haralson, William Chambers. Person Co. Deed Book B, p. 69-70 (Kendall, p. 17). 27 Jan. 1795. Stephen Wood to John Wood Sen for 150 lbs, ___ acres east side of Jents Creek adjacent William Allen, Allen Love. Wit: Josia Chambers, Major Wood. Person Co. Deed Book B, p. 43-44 (Kendall, p. 16). 5 Mar. 1796. William Cocke sheriff, to Elijah Daniel (due to court order to sell goods & chattels of Stephen Woods for debt due of 39 lbs 14/5, in suit brought by Baird & Weisiger) 100 acres on Gents Creek was taken in by sherrif adjacent William Allen, Allen Love and sold to Daniels for 45 lbs. Wit: John Watlington. Person Co. Deed Book B, p. 344-348 (Kendall, p. 30). 31 Dec. 1798. Bradley Haralson to Robert Desazo, for $150 lbs, 155 acres on west side of Stories Creek at school house branch adjacent Hezekiah Dewese, William Allen, Thomas Barnett, George Vaughn, Ezekial Haralson, William Chambers. Wit: Anderson Haralson, Richard Deshazo. Person Co. Deed Book C, p. 142-143 (Kendall, p. 41). 5 Jan. 1799. Richard Holloway to William Cocke for 100 lbs, 100 acres on east side of Gents Creek, it being the land of Stephen Wood who deeded the same to John Wood and then to Holloway and sold by sheriff of Elijah Daniel who sold to William Cocke adjacent William Allen old line, Allen Love. Wit: Artha Browne, Nath. Norfleet. Person Co. Deed Book C, p. 125 (Kendall, p. 39). 2 Sept. 1799. William P. Pool to John Baird of Prince George Co., VA, for a certain sum, 7 acres on Mill Creek adjacent Moses street, Nathan Ragen. Wit: Wm Huston, Robert Allen. Person Co. Deed Book C, p. 195 (Kendall, p. 45). 8 Oct. 1799. David Barnett to Jesse Ragan, for 150 lbs, 308 acres on Spoonwater Creek a branch of Mayo Creek adjacent John Baird, Agness Barnett, Charles Haralson. Wit: William Street, William Allen. Person Co. Deed Book C, p. 209-210. (Kendall, p. 46). 28 Sept. 1802. Power of attorney from Charles Allin of Franklin Co., KY to William Huston, William Allen,, & Robert Allen, all of Person Co., to demand & receive money and to sell 696 acres of land adjacent William Huston, Absolom Guttery, - it being part of grant from State; to make conveyance to Robert Steles. Wit: John Huston. Person Co. Deed Book C, p. 346 (Kendall, p. 57). 4 June 1804. William Howard sold for $80, all his rights as legatee of Henry Howard dec’d in land where Priscilla Sanders now lives comprising 357 acres adjacent Jno Rogers, Walter McFarland, Thos. J. Chambers; land on Hico, Marlowe, and Gents Creesks; Also all his right in 300 acres where Edward O. Chambers now lives adjacent Richard Pendergrass, Mary Stone, John Williams, Cary Williams - the part of William Allen being 1/14. Person Co. Deed Book C, p. 444-456 (Kendall, p. 66) 27 Oct. 1804. Francis Howard & James Patterson of Elbert GA, Hiram Howard & Wm. H. Howard of Oglethorpe Co., GA, to Robert Howard of Person Co. for $80 for each, their parts of the lands in the estate of Henry Howard deceased of NC. Wit: William Allin, Howard Allin. Person Co. Deed Book C, p. 473 (Kendall, p. 68) 12 Sept. 1806. Joshua Jacobs to William Allin of Mecklenberg Co., VA, for $100, 54 acres on south fork of Flat River. Also signed by Sarah Jacobs. Wit: Shadrack Hargis, John Allin. Sarah jacobs consented to sale of her own free will. Person Co. Deed Book D, p. 38 (Kendall, p. 82). 31 Aug. 1807, John Scogin to James Martin of Mecklenberg Co., VA, for 108 lbs, 105 acres on Flat River adjacent John Goodloe Warrin, William Allin, Dickens. Wit: James Paine, William Allin. Person Co. Deed Book D, p. 74. (Kendall, p. 86). 18 May 1808. William Allin to his son Thomas Allin, for love & affection, 140 acres on Mill Creek adjacent James DAvie dec’d - said land part of that of Seth Moore. Wit: William H. Allin, Grant Allin. Person Co. Deed Book D, p. 111. (Kendall, p. 90). 6 Feb. 1809. Thomas Hudgins to Artha Brooks & Larkin Brooks, for 43 lbs, 3/1 and 1 farthing, 100 acress on Castle Creek adjacent William McFarland, Major Green, Buckley Walker - being land allotted as dower to his wife Anny from her first husband Moses Walker. Wit: William Allen, Robert James. Person Co. Deed Book D, p. 123 (Kendall, p. 91). 29 Dec. 1810. Ellen Harrison who brought suit in Court against Benjamin Wheeler to recover negro Ralph - if recovered to be sold to William Allen. Wit: Francis Day, Allen Morgan. Person Co. Deed Book D. p. 304 (Kendall, p. 110) 14 Jan. 1811. Power of attorney from Ellin Harrison to William Allen, Jr. to recover boy Ralph now in possesiion opf Benjamin Wheeler. Wit: William Yarborough, and John Yarborough. Person Co. Deed Book D, p. 258-259 (Kendall, p. 105). 11 Sept. 1811. Eleanor Harrison to William Allen, for $500, negro man Ralph; the same was recovered from Benjamin Wheeler. Wit: John Holloway, Thomas Winstead. Person Co. Deed Book D, p. 296, (Kendall, p. 109). 2 Jan. 1813. Howard Allin, son of William Allin Sen., to said William Allin Sen for $240, 225 acres on Adams Creek adjacent Charles man, William Jeferys, Wm. man, David Allin, Moore - it being same tract Wm. Allin gave to Howard Allin and never recorded. Wit: Jospeh E. O’Bryan, Anna O’Bryan. Person Co. Deed Book D, p. 371. (Kendall p. 119). 24 Sept. 1814. John Allen of Person Co. to Thomas N.S. Hargis & Dennis Hargis of Hillsborogugh for 100 lbs91 acres adjacent Norfleet, Plamer old corner. Wit: William Allen Senr. Person Co. Deed Book D, p. 420 (Kendall, p. 126). 16 Nov. 1814. Lea Haralson of Halifax Co. VA to William Allen son [transcription say Sen] of David Allen, for $412, 103 acres on Marlow Creek for Hico at Hams Br. adjacent old tract of Paul Haralson dec’d. Wit: Hugh Woods. Person County Deed Book D, p. 410 (Kendall, p. 124). 15 Nov. 1815. Thomas Allen to Edward Mitchell, for $350, 140 on Mills Creek adjacent James Davey, said tract William Allen gave to Thomas Allen. Acknowledged in court.. Person Co. Deed Book D, P. 446 (Kendall 129). 1815. Herndon Haralson, an executor of Paul Haralson dec’d; James Haralson & David Haralson of State of Tennessee, Jonathan Haralson of State of Georgia, and Paul Haralson of Illinios Territory - to Abner Haralson of Person Co for $667, 81 acres on both sides of Marlowe Creek in fork of Stories Creek and Adams Creek adjacent William Allin, Larkin Brooks, Isham Edwards, John Rogers, Geroge Rogers. Wit: Wmith Murphey, Janothan Haralson. Proved by oath of H. Haralson for himslef and as attorney for the others. Person Co. Deed Book D, p. 457 (Kendall, p. 130). 13 Oct. 1815. Herndon Haralson & Abner Haralson, executors of last will of Paul Haralson dec’d, in their own right, James Haralson, Paul Haralson, Jonathan Haralson, David Haralson, all heirs of the deceased, to Larkin Brooks for $2434, 456 acres on both sides of Adams Creek adjacent heirs of Barnet, Thomas Web, William Allin, Isham Edwards, Hugh Woods on Hams Branch. Herndon Haralson & Abner Haralson sign as attorney for others named above. Wit: Thomas Webb, Jno Dillahey, Jno. Morgan. Person Co. Deed Book D, p. 458 (Kendall, p. 30). 9 Aug. 1816. Sarah Allen to beloved son-in-law Reubin Kennon of Caswell Co., for love & affection, negro girl Minerva about 6 years old, it being part of his legacy in estate of William Allen dec’d & left to her by her late husband’s will for her life; she relinquishes all right. Wit: William H. Allen. Person Co. Deed Book E, p. 174 (Kendall, p. 155). February Term 1796. Jesse McCollister found not guilty in State v. McCollister. Wm. H. Allen was on the jury. 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| 874 | William Allred and his second wife Hannah are listed in the 1850 census for Caswell Co. Roll M432_623, Page: 251 | Allred, William Brantley (I2430)
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| 875 | William and Mary Colclough sold their land in Fauquier Co, VA in 1762 and bought land in Granville Co, NC in 1763. Henry and Margaret (Colclough) Foote sold their land in 1762 in Fauquier Co, VA andbought land in Granville Co, NC in 1763. Interestingly, the land in Granville Co, NC was registered on Nov 7 1763 for both of these families. With these facts in common it would seem they must have traveled together to their new homes. Listed in DAR Patriot File. DAR #657849 Will of William Colclough Knowing the uncertainity of the hour of death; Lend to my wife Mary Colclough, during her life, my plantation on which I now live on and half my land joining the plantation. ALso 8 negroes, stock, furniture, etc; At the death of my wife; the above property to be divided equally among my childern; John Colclough, Alexander Colclough, Ricey Colclough,Margret Shearin, Jane Mosley, Ann Mitchell, Elizabetj Shearin, Mary Colclough, Francie Colclough, Beheathland Colclough, except the land and one horse. LEND- unto my daughter Jane Mosely- 2 negro Pat & Milly, during her life and then to the heirs of her body LEND- to daughter Francie Colclough- 2 negro Rachel & James during her life, if she dies without having heirs of her body then to be divided betwix the rest of my childern. LEND- to my daughter Beheathland Colclough. 2 negro Bob and Such. LEND- to my son Ricey Colclough-the plantation whereon I now live and half the land adjacent after wifes death and 2 negro, Moses and Seley and my black horse. GIVE to my daughter Ann Mitchell, 2 negro; Young Cade and Aney To son Alexander Colclough- one negro girl Silvey To granddaughter- Seley Mitchell, negro girl named Amey To son John Colclough- negro boy Lott, the half of land I now live on, being the part whereon he now lives To daughter Elizabeth Shearin- 4 negroes, Luck, Jane, Gabriel, and Harry Wife Mary and son John Colclough, EXRS DATED: June 12, 1783 TEST: John Coleman, Rice Coleman, Newton Foote PROVEN in court October 1783, Exhibited by John Colclough and the exector quailfied. His estate appeared in probition January 27, 1884, February 1793, February 1798 in Warren County North Carolina | Colclough, William (I3864)
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| 876 | William appears in the Nash County Census of 1790, with one infant son and eight slaves. EC DB 9-207, dated 20 Sep 1796: Penelope Cobb of Wayne Co., William Hackney & Robert Gulley of Johnston Co., executors of James Cobb dec?d late of Wayne Co, to William Dew of Edgecombe County 27 pounds 10 shillings 155 acres, joining William Dixon, James Winstead, Peter Van Landingham, William Murray. Wit: Chas Coleman, John Dew, Wm Vivrett. proved May Ct. 1799. Edward Hall CC Edge. Co Db 10, page 128, date of deed 24 Oct 1800, date recorded Bennett Barrow, sheriff, Edge. Co. to William Dew, by virtue of sundry executions from the county court to him directed to the clerk office with more fully appear, which were (Lancelot Vivert) of Edge. Co., sheriff is to sell a tract of 640 acres belonging to Viveret, tract beginning in Abraham Dew's old line on the county line running along the county line, being the road, then north 120 poles to a pine on said road where the county line leaves said road continuing along said county line from the road north 35 east 390 poles to a pine in said line then east 90 poles to a pine Robt. Winstead's new line then along said line south 100 poles to the corner fence then along his other new line east (60) poles then south 300 poles to (Nath. Hickman) Sen. new corner pine then along said Hickman's new line west 205 acres to his the said Hickman's beginning corner and Abraham Dew's old corner a pine then along said Dew's old line south (seventy) west 108 poles to the beginning, William Dew was high bidder at 52 pounds, signed B. Barrow, wit. Benj. (Brickel), William White. Abstracted 27 Mar. 01 FHC film , CTC. By Tommy Colbert NOTE: This 640 acres went to daughter Jackey. Will of William Dew dated 8 Sept 1802 Marked - not to be recorded yet 1802 Wife Fanny, lend tract lying on town Creek and called Pitman Place also tract lying in fork of Town Creek adjoining William Dixan and Joseph Winstead, 5 slaves, mare, horse, 2 cows and calves, 2 sows and pigs, hogs, 1/2 household furniture for her lifetime, then to be divided between my 2 daughter. Dau: Tempy, mill and plant?n I live on at mother?s death and 5 slaves; dau: Jackey, tract called ?dark Pocosin? consisting of 640 A by deed from Bennett Barrow and 4 slaves. Bro Sanuley (Samulet?) Vivrett, blue suit. (Note added by Helen Sharpe: I have not seen this original will, but suspect that the above is Lancelot not Samuet as shown in abstract) Bro: James Vivrett, all other wearing close; bro: Micajah Vivrett, note against him of about $30. No Witnesses. Exr: John Robbins, Jacob Horn, Jesse Farmer Edgecombe County Estate records: William Dew petition (not date) for dower by the widow Frances/Fanny Dew, stating he died ?last May 7th? leaving two infant children and land partly in Edgecombe and Nash Counties. Administration was granted to Arthur Dew and John Dew was apptd. gdn. of the infants (unnamed) of the dec?d. Year?s provisions allotted, Sept 23, 1806. Dower alloted May 1, 1807, consisting of 281 acres adj. Tosnot Swamp, William Dew and the Nash County line. Nash County Court Minutes Spring Term 1810: ?Petition for division of estate of Wm. Dew, who died intestate in 1806, leaving a widow who had since married Lewis Hatten, and the children, Tempy Dew who had married Haymon Mann and a son Henry A. Dew who has since died intestate. Arthur Dew and John Dew, Administrators. Tempy Mann and Harmon Mann petiiton for one-third part of the estate of Wm. Dew, and for a one-half part of the estate of Henry A. Dew. | Dew, Capt. William (I2903)
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| 877 | William Barton immigrated to Maryland by 1661, when he filed a land claim for transporating his wife, son, and daughterfrom Virginia. ESM 4.556. (Jourdan, pp. 167-179). He was borm about 1605 and was 52 yeears old in 1657. AM XLI.9. Elise Greenup Jourdan, Early Families of Southern Maryland, Vol. 5, 1996 (2007 reprint by Heritage Books Inc., Westminster, MD) | Barton, William (I3214)
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| 878 | William Barton made a will dated 5 Sept. 1717, which was proved on 22 Sept. 1717. His will names grandsons Barton Smoot, Barton Warren, and William smoot; grandaughters Rachel (wife of matthew Stone), Ann Smoot, Mary Hungerford, Eliza. (wife of Charles Philpott, Eliza. (wife of John Neale) to whom he left some personal property. He left half of the residue to the three youngest daughters of his own daugther Margeret Miller and the other half to Thomas and Barton, sons of his grandosn Barton Smoot. MCW IV.174; Wills 14.658. (Jourdan, p. 169). Elise Greenup Jourdan, Early Families of Southern Maryland, Vol. 5, 1996 (2007 reprint by Heritage Books Inc., Westminster, MD) Archives of Maryland, Volume 0053, Page 0252 - Proceedings of the County Court of Charles County, 1658-1666; Liber A, pages 243-244: [Charles County Court of 1 Oct 1662] William Barton Junior deiivereth up this ensuing Pattent of land and Assigneth all his Right title and interest of and to the same unto his Brother in Law Thomas Smoote for the use of William hungerfot Junior son to William Hungarfot deceased. Caecilius absolute Lord and Proprietarie of the Province of Maryland and Avalon Lord baron of baltemore &c to all persons to whom thees presants shall com greeting: in owr Lord God ever lasting know ye that wee for and in consideration that William Smoot of this owr Province hath due unto him too hundered and forty Acres of land Assigned him from John Lugar Junior as appeares upon Records and upon such Conditions and tearmes as are expressed in owr Conditions of Plantations of sayd Province of Maryland under owr greater scale at Armes Bareing date at London the second Day of July in the year of owr Lord God one thowsand six hundered forty nine and Remayning upon Record in owr sayd Province doe hearby grant unto the sayd William Smoot all that tract or parcel of Land Lying on the west side of Wicocomeko River begining at a marked Oake standing near to the head of a Creeke Called Forked Creeke Runing south west from the sayd Oake for the lenght of too hundered Perches bounding on the south with the land of Humphery Atwitcks and Thomas Michell and A line draw west north west for the lenght of one hundered perches to a marked oake standing on the hills on the west with a line drawne north north East for the lenght of too hundered and fifty Perches to a marked oake that intecepts A parrarell line drawne from the first Marked Oake at the head of the forked Greeke one the North with the sayd parrarell one the East with the forsayd southwest line Contayning and now layd out for too hundered and forty Acres More or lesse together with all profits Rits and benefits thearunto belonging (Royall mines Excepted) to have and to hold the same unto him the sayd William Smoote his heirs and Assignes for ever to bee holden of us and owr heirs as of own Mannor of St Maries in free and Common soccage by fealty only [p. 244] for All seruices yealding and paying thearfor yearly unto us and owr heirs at owr Receipt at St Maries at the too most usuall feast in the yeare (viz) at the feast of the Annuntion of the Blessed Virgin Mary and at the feast of St Michell the Archangell by euen and equall portions the Rent of four shillings eight pence halfpenny starlyn in silver or Gold or the full valew thearof in such Commodities as wee and owr heirs or such officer or officers appoynted by us or own heirs from time to time to Colect and Receaue the same shall accept in discharge thearof at the Choyce of us and own heirs or such officer or officers as aforsayd given at St Maries under owr great seale of owr sayd Province of Mariland the six and twentith day of May in the twenty six yeare of owr dominion over the sayd Province Annoq Doni 1658 witnes own trusty and well beloued Josias Fedall Esq own liuetennant of owr sayd Province Josias Fendall and Endossed on the bake sid of the sayd Patten as followeth Bee it knowne unto all men that I William Smoot doe assigne and make over all my Right titell of this Patten to William Barton Junior and Thomas Smote to them their heirs Administrators or Assignes for ever as witnes my hand this 28th of May 1658 William ws his marke Smoot; Teste: Edward James Richard R S his marke Smoote | Barton, William (I3213)
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| 879 | William Bass made a will date 20 Apr. 1696 and recorded 1 Oct. 1696. He names his daughter Elizabeth who he left a cow and some household items and “loving wife” Hester, who he named as executrix. Henrico County Wills & Deeds, Book 3, 1688-1697, p. 603. Orphans Court 1 Oct 1701. "Elizabeth Bass one of the orphans of William Bass late of this Coty Dec'd being (as she in court confesseth) above 21 years of age, acknowledgeth and the Rect. of her protion due out of her dec'd fathers Estate and Doth Discharge her Guardn & his Secty" [need cite] Cumberland Parish by Bell. 1757. Rubin Morgan paid 3 pounds for keeping Elizabeth Hatachett for one month and for burying her. | Bass, Elizabeth (I2422)
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| 880 | William Bennett and his wife Mary are living in Rockingham County, NC in the 1850 Census. There household includes J. Bennett (23), Wm. Bennett (21), S.A. Bennett ( 18), James Bennett (16), Martha Bennett (12), Wm. Bennett (14), and James Bennett (12). U.S Census, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, M432_643, p. 10B. | Bennett, William Moore (I695)
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| 881 | William Bennett and his wife Mina are living in New Bethel Township, Rockingham Co. in 1840. He is 70 years old and she is 68 years old. U.S. Census, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, T627_2967, p. 10B | Bennett, William Moore II (I3989)
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| 882 | William Bennett died in 1837 in Chatham Co., North Carolina. The wife and children of William Bennett are named in the records of William Bennett’s estate. | Bennett, William (I4144)
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| 883 | William Bennett is likely the one who received a grant of 100 acres in Westmoreland Co. 17 May, 1694 on the Northwest Branch above the Horse Bridge adjoining the land that formerly belonged to Captain Alexander. Northern Neck Grants No. 2, 1694-1700, p. 160. He lived in Westmoreland near the Machodick dam. William Bennett died between February 2, 1702/03 when he made his will and April 20, 1703 when the appraisers of his estate were sworn. The name of his first wife is not known, but she may have been a sister of Henry Cossum. William named his son Cossum. It was common practice at the time to use a wife’s maiden name as a son’s given name. There are also close connections between the Cossum and Bennett families. In the will of William Bennett, Daniel Field was named as trustee of the minor son Cossum. Daniel Field’s sister Margaret was the wife of Henry Cossum. Henry Cossum died about 1687 and his widow married Edward Hart. There is a Northern Neck Land Grant for 880 acres of land to Edward Hart and his wife Margaret, widow of Henry Cossum. Northern Neck Land Grants No. 1, 1690-1692, pg. 18-19. The land escheated to the proprietor because Henry Cossum died without heirs and was granted to Edward Hart. William Bennett and Dorothy Rush petitioned the court on 27 May 1702 to enforce Dorothy’s right of dower in 100 acres of land owned by her late husband William Rush. William Rush apparently granted the land to his son without the consent of Dorothy. The court ordered that the land be divided and that Dorothy and William Bennett be possessed of one third part. (WC OB 1701-1703, p. 159a). 27 MAY 1702 ORDER BOOK, page 159. Upon petition of William Bennett and Dorothy, his wife, late widow of William Rush praying 100 acres of land given by her husband during the coverture betwixt them to his son, William Rush , without the privity or consent of Dorothy, maybe divided into three equal parts and that they may bee possest of 1/3 thereof as her Dower.. | Bennett, William (I830)
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| 884 | William Bennett left a will dated July 3, 1827 naming a daughter Anna Arthur, grandson William B. Arthur, and four great-grandchildren, Abner, James, John, and William Arthur. The will was signed by mark indicating that William Bennett could not read or write. Witnesses to the will were Samuel Berger, Alexander Parker, and David Parker. The will was proved Sept. 17, 1827. William Bennett was involved in an interesting lawsuit filed by a slave girl named Milly Chavis. Milly Chavis was the daughter of a free black woman that lived in Brunswick Co. She was kidnapped at an early age and sold into slavery to William Bennett. William Bennett later deeded the slave to his son in law James Arthur. Milly Chavis sued James Arthur for her freedom and was ultimately freed by the court. | Bennett, Nancy (I666)
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| 885 | William Bennett patented 294 acres of land in Stafford Co (now located in Prince William Co.) on 1 Nov. 1708. (Northern Neck Land Grants 3, 1703-1710, p. 189). The land was on the main run of the Quantico River adjoining Abraham Farrow. On 26 May 1712, Thomas Bennett was granted 250 acres between the creeks of Chappawamsick and Quanticott. (Northern Neck Land Grants 4, 1710-1712, p. 76). Because Thomas was a minor at the time, William Bennett applied for the land warrant on behalf of his brother Thomas. William married Margaret Mason, daughter of Edward Mason. William had at least two sons: William and Mason who are referenced in the tobacco tenders for Overwharton Parish in 1724. In 1723, the House of Burgesses passed the Tobacco Tax, which became effective in 1724. The act required that all laboring persons may tend 6000 tobacco plants and no more, and that male persons between the ages of 10 and 16 years may tend 3,000 plants. So, male children 10 and over are listed in the tobacco tenders. The tobacco tenders of Overwharton Parish show that William Bennett was allotted 12,705 plants. His household includes two tithables, William Bennett and John Lowden and two sons William and Mason. Mason was 13 at the time and William was either 10 or 11. Brothers William and Mason both patented land in Prince William Co. in 1742. A John Bennett patented land in the same year. I am certain that John is related to William and Mason but don’t know exactly how. It seems most likely that he is a younger brother of William and Mason. The 1724 tobacco tenders do not list children under 10, so that could explain why he is not mentioned. The land patented by John Bennett somehow ended up in the hands of Mason Bennett. I have deed records showing that the parcel of land patented by John Bennett was divided and later sold by Mason Bennett to two different buyers. Although John Bennett is not mentioned in these deeds, you can verify that it is the same property he patented by the land descriptions. Because Prince William is a burned Co., many of the deed records are lost, so I do not know how the land passed from John Bennett to Mason Bennett. A George and Edward Bennett appear in later deed records with William and Mason. My best guess is that they are younger brothers. Note that William I was married to Margaret Mason. Her father was Edward Mason and she had a brother named George. Book 4; Pg, 75: William Bennett of Stafford Co., in behalf of his nephew Ralph Cotton a minor, 200 A of 5211 A formerly belonging to Sam'l Matthews Gent, in said Co, between Chappawamsick & Quanticott Crs. Mathews by his Attorney Nicholas Brent conveyed to Ralph Smith deceased formerly of Stafford Co. to whom Ralph Cotton is undoubted heir at law 1 May 1706. Bennett doubtful of Grant of Matthews. New Deed for Ralph Cotton. 26 May 1712, Book 4, Pg, 76: William Bennett of Stafford Co, suggested on behalf of his brother Thomas now a minor 250 A of 5211 A. formerly belonging to Samuel Matthews Gent, who devised to Alice Scofield dec'd. Thomas is next heir to Alice. Deed to Thomas Bennett. 26 May 1712. Book 5, Pg. 120: Council of State for Colony 23 Nov. 1657 granted Samuel Mathews Esq. then Gov. 5211 A on Potomack R. & Chappawamsick Cr. for transporting 105 persons. 210A now possessed by Ralph Cotton by deed from George Brent attorney to John Mathews son & Heir of Samuel and sold to Ralph Smith who died leaving 1 daughter Elizabeth who married John Cotton by whom she had 1 son Ralph, Cotton moved for Grant of 260 A. in Stafford Co, adjacent Thomas Mondett. Land sold by Nicholas Brent Attorney of Samuel Mathews of King Z& Queen Co. only son of John & grandson of Samuel Mathews Esq. first Patentee, already granted by Robert Carter Esq. late Attorney of Proprietors 26 May 1712 to Ralph Cotton grandson of above said Ralph Smith, 31 Oct. 1715. | Bennett, William (I1520)
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| 886 | WILLIAM BICKNELL WILL 1780 In the name of God, Amen, the 13th Day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty. I. William Bicknell, of Amherst County being very Sick and weak in Body, but perfect of Mind and memory thanks be given to God for the same, and Calling to mind the mortality of my Body and knowing that it is appointed for all Men once to Die, do make and ordain this my Last Will and testament, that is to say, Principally and first of all I give and Recommend my Soul into the hands of God that gave it and for my Body I Recommend it to the Earth to be Buried in a Decent and Christian like manner at the discretion of my Executors nothing Doubting but at the General Resurrection I shall Receive the same again by the mighty power of God,And as touching such Worldly Estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me in this Life I give Devise and dispose of the same in manner and form following, In the 1st place I give to Samuel Bicknall, William Bicknall Junior, Thomas Bicknall and John Bicknall One Shilling Sterling Each having given to them in Equality of what substance I had, as I now have to leave to my other children. Also I give and Bequeath to Ruth Bicknall, Anna Bicknall, Mary Ann Bicknall and Micajah Bicknall to be equally divided between them all my Household Goods, of what sort so ever and everything thereto belonging All my Stock Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs and all such like, Also I give to my Well beloved Son Micajah Bicknall whom I likewise Constitute make and Ordain my only and Sole Executor of this my Last Will and Testament, all and Singular my Lands, *Misguages and Tenements by him freely to be possessed and enjoyed, also as times are so Troublesome my Son being a Single Man and I expect may be Taken to the Wars, **I desire my Daughter Mary Ann Bicknall may Act as an Executrix in his behalf till he Returns and if please God he never Returns to Act and Do as he shall Direct with what he leaves behind him, and I do hereby utterly Disallow, Revoke and Disannull all and every other former Testaments, Wills, Legaies, Requests and Executors by me in any way before this time Named Willed and Bequeathed Ratifying and Confirming this and no other to be my last Will and Testament,In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal the Day and Year above written. Test. Edmd. Wilcox Clk. *This was interlinged before Sealed: imported afterward in the presence of witnesses. **probably for mesuage related menage, a dwelling house with adjacent buildings and etc. Signed Sealed Published pronounced and declared by the said William Bicknell as his Last Will and Testament in the presence of the Subscribers, that is to say: John Bibb, John (X) Gregory, Agatha Staples, Josias (X) Wood at a Court held for Amherst County VA the 7th Day of May 1781. This Last Will and Testament of William Bicknell deceased was presented in Court by Micajah Bicknell the Executor therein named who made Oath thereto agreeable to Law, and was proved by the Oath of John Bibb and John Gregory Witnesses thereto, and the said Executor with Abraham Warwick his Security Entered into and acknowledged their Bond in the penalty of Two hundred pounds Specie with the Condition Required by Law, and the said Will was ordered to be Recorded 8 May 1797 Wilkes County North Carolina Source: Wills and Administrations--Library of Virginia TITLE--Bicknall, William PUBLICATION--Part of index to Amherst County Wills and Administrations (1761-1800) p. 11-12. Exors.bond rec. 7 May 1781 p. 19-20. Inv. & Appr.rec. 4 June 1781 p. 10-11. Will pro. 7 May 1781. Will Book No 2, 1780-1786 (Reel 17) | Bicknell, William (I3780)
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| 887 | William Blantin was on of the Long Hunters that traveled to Kentucky with Danial Boone. See, Kegley, Early Adventurers on Western Waters.” | Blanton, William (I3828)
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| 888 | WILLIAM BRADLEY PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY PRIVATE VIRGINIA CONT'L $26.66 ANNUAL ALLOWANCE $79.98 AMOUNT RECEIVED APRIL 22, 1833 PENSION STARTED AGE 74 Pension Application of William Bradley: S6734 Transcribed and annotated by C. Leon Harris State of Virginia, To Wit: On this 26th day of January 1833 Personally appeared before Dan’l Versen a justice of the peace for Pittsylvania County William Bradley a resident of said County and State aforesaid, aged Seventy three Years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his Oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the Benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7th, 1832, that he entered the Services of the United States under the following named Officers and served as herein stated, In the month of May 1777 I marched from the County of Powhattan [sicL Powhatan] in the State of Virginia where I then resided, as a substitute for William Gray, in a Company of Militia which was commanded by Captain Robert Hughes Lieut, Edward Munford the Ensign I do not now recollect went through the Town of Richmond direct to Williamsburg where we joined the Regiment under Colo. [Edward] Carrington, we were stationed at that place five or six weeks, and marched from there to Little York [sic: now Yorktown], and joined many other troops at that place. The officers I do not recollect, we remained at that place untill the last of [No] vember 1777. I was then discharged by Colo. Carrington, the time of service rendered on this tour was at least four months. I have no discharge that can be found, but the service rendered is proved by Elisha Burton who was a soldier with me in the same company and served at the same time. In the winter of the year 1780 I moved to the County of Montgomery in the State of Virginia, and on the first of August of the same year I again entered the service of the United States as a volunteer, and marched from the said County of Montgomery in the state aforesaid in a company of Militia which was commanded by Captain Abraham Trigg, and Lieut William Davis, together with three other companies commanded by Captains George Parish [sic: Pearis] Captain Franklin and Captain [blank] all of whom were under the command of Major Joseph Floyd [sic: Cloyd] we crossed New River at English’s Ferry [sic: probably Ingles Ferry near present Radford] and marched up the said river to the lead mines [in Wythe County VA] from there we marched regularly up the said River three days, and encamped in Willis Bottom where we remained some time, then crossed the said River and went up the same some distance, crossed the said River again and went to the Pilot Mountain in the State of North Carolina, from thence we marched direct to the Yadkin River and crossed the said River at the Mulberry fields [now Wilkesboro in Wilkes County] and went to Wilkes Court House, from thence to Ninety Six [South Carolina?], at that place in the month of October we received information that a Battle had been fought at Kings Mountain [in South Carolina on 7 Oct 1780], we then went in pursuit of the Tories and marched in various directions not long being stationed at any one place untill we met with a number of the Tories supposed to be 500 and had a Battle with them near the Shallow ford on the Yadkin River [14 Oct] still under Major Floyd we beat them and took about twenty prisoners we crossed the River at the said Shallow ford and were stationed about ten miles from the said River for some time. I was discharged at that place, by Major Floyd about the last of November 1780 the time of service rendered on this tour including the time of travelling home was at least four months, my discharge is lost and cannot be found I do not know any person living that was in that service with me I was Born in the County of Cumberland in the State of Virginia in the year 1759. I have no record of my age but always understood from my parents that I was born in that year. I lived in the County of Powhattan when I first entered the service of the Revolution I lived in the County of Montgomery when I entered the service last, I lived in the County of Pittsylvania when the war ended and lived in that county ever since I can refer to the Revd William Blair Jesse Reynolds and many others who can testify as to my character for veracity and their belief of my services as a soldier of the Revolution I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declare that my name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State William his X mark Bailey William McGehee Cumberland Co, VA Will Book 2, page 34-35 Wr 13 Mar 1771; Pr 24 Jun 1771 To dau Ann McGehee, 1 negro also the first live born child of testator's negro Dinah, 1 feather bed and furniture, when she is 17 years old or married To child testator's wife is pregnant with, 1 negro and the second live born child of the negro Dinah, 1 feather bed and furniture. If the child is female, articles to be given to her when she is 18 or married. If a male, not to be given to him until he is 21 years old. Testator's land in Charlotte Co to be sold to discharge debts and executors to attend to this as soon as convenient To aforesaid children the testator give 50 pounds each to be paid to them at their respective age To wife Catherine McGehee full use of testator's land and plantation whereon he lives also the use of three negros and after paying debts and funeral expenses residue of household furniture and stocks of all kinds (except a young sorrel mare) and she is thereon to reaise my children and to give [them] four years schooling; land whereon testator now lives to the aforesaid children to be equally divided between them at the death of testator's wife, also 3 negros; the sorrel mare to be sold to the best advantage to pay executors. Exs: wife Catherine McGehee and brother Jacob McGehee and friends Frederick Hatcher and Thomas Carter Wit: Isham Bradley, Adcock Hobson Securities: George Cox, John Mayo, Robert Moore, Robert Biscoe | Bradley, William (I3878)
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| 889 | William Bullin married Sally Holyfield 7 Feb. 1831 in Surry, Co., NC. Mentitoned in | Bullin, William (I3342)
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| 890 | William Cannon and Nancy his wife of Henderson Co., TN gave a power of attorney to Robert Jones to recover Nancy’s part of William Allen’s estate. Nov. 30, 1837. (Kendall, p. 28) William Cannon died before 20 March 1841, when his wife was made guardian of their minor children Alexander H., James D., Jasper N., and Lucy Cannon. (Kendall, p. 30) Sources: Kendall, Katharine Kerr. Person County, North Carolina Compilations: Land Grants; 1794, 1805 & 1823 Tax Lists; Record Books Abstracts, 1792-1820; Letters of Attorney, Baltimore, MD, Genealogical Publishing Co., 1997. | Cannon, William (I2597)
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| 891 | William Cannon does not appear on the 1704 quit rent roll. It appears that his stepfather Abraham Childers (William’s mother remarried to Abraham Childers) still had control of the land from his father’s estate. Therefore, his birth date is likely after 1686. William Cannon patented 300 acres of land in Goochland Co. (now Albemarle) on 28 September 1730. The land was on the north of the Fluvanna (James) River. In 1733 he addded 1700 acres on the south bank of Willis River. In addition, he acquired 374 acres on the James River from the Cocke family. William Cannon died by 1749, when at least a portion of his estate passed to his son John. Hughes Family. The will of Mrs. Sarah Hughes was proved in Goochland county, May 19, 1730. It is dated 8th June, 1723, and names grandchild ELIZABETH CANNON and seven children: (1) ROBERT, executor of the will; (2) STEPHEN, (3) ASHFORD, (4) SARAH ATKINSON, (5) ELIZABETH LILES, (6) MARY HUGHES, (7) ISAAC HUGHES. Robert Hughes made his will July 13, 1750 which was proved in Cumberland 25th October, 1752. He names his wife, Martha and daughters: (1) Sarah, married TUCKER WOODSON; (2) Mary Walton, wife of George Walton (marriage bond, May 22, 1749); (3) Martha Walton; (4) Susanna; (5) Temperance, married Henry Watkins (marriage bond, 1760); (6) Abraham; (7) Robert. | Cannon, William I (I1735)
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| 892 | William Cannon of Amelia Co. was the son of John Cannon II and Mary Price. On 12 Jan. 1746, William Cannon patented 70 acres on the lower side of Flatt Creek. Amelia Co., Land Office Patents 24, 1745-1748, p. 578. On 24 May. 1753, Wiilliam Cannon of Amelia Co. sold 100 acres, half of which had been patented by his father John Cannon II on 17 Aug. 1725. Henrico Co. Deed Book, 1750-1767, pp. 229, 304; John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, 1607-1624/25, Vol. II, (Baltimore Md 2005) p. 831. | Cannon, William (I1759)
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| 893 | William Cannon reportedly served in the 5th Regiment, North Carolina Militia from November 28, 1814 to February 22, 1815 under Capt. John L. Hauser. He, and later his widow, attempted to acquire bounty land for this service. This resulted in a considerable amount of correspondence and affidavits from friends and family. From that file we can piece together some of his life. In 1850, while living in Monroe County, Indiana, he applied for 80 acres of bounty land. On August 21, 1851, his claim was denied for 80 acres but approved for 40 acres. On April 17, 1855 he received 40 acres in Johnson County, Iowa. Weldon and Related Families, Ancestry World Tree Entry 26687, updated Aug. 23, 2008. William Cannon appears in the 1820 census in Stokes Co., NC. His household includes 1 male and 1 female, both 26-45. Presumably this is William Cannon and his wife Nancy, who married in 1820. 1820 Census, Stokes Co., NC, Roll M33_84, p. 337. William Cannon and his wife Nancy are living in Monroe Co. IN is 1850. he is 57 years old and she is 58 years old. Their household includes Elizabeth Cannon (24), George Cannon (22), Tamsey E. Cannon (26), and Nancy A. Cannon (12). 1850 Census, Monroe Co., IN, Roll M432_161, p. 346. William Cannon and his wife Nancy are living in Cass Co., IA in the 1860 census. William is 67 years old and Nancy is 68 years old. The census indicates that William was born in Virginis and Nancy was born in North Carolina. 1860 Census, Cass Co., IA. Roll M653_313, p. 25. William Cannon’s widow applied for a widow’s pension on June 28, 1878. In it she wrote: “She further states that the following is a full description of her said husband at the time of his enlistment, viz: 22 years of age, occupation, Laborer, was born in Henry Co Virginia, height about 5 ft 10 in, Black hair, Dark complection, Gray eyes, weight about 140 lbs.” Elizabeth Cannon Smith, the sister of William Cannon, gave an affidavit attesting to the marriage of Nancy Baker and William Cannon. Weldon and Related Families, Ancestry World Tree Entry 26687, updated Aug. 23, 2008. | Cannon, William (I2769)
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| 894 | William Cannon was a bondsman on the marriage bond for Elijah Cannon and Mary Bush. | Kennon, Elijah (I1710)
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| 895 | William Cannon was born 18 Nov. 1749 and died September 1819 in Calwell Co. Ky.. Flournoy Rivers, The Flournoy Family, Genealogies of Virginia Families from The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Vol. III Mount Ida, located on a commanding site above the Hardware River in Albemarle County, is architecturally significant for its parlor, one of the most formal and sophisticated late-eighteenth century rooms yet recorded in Virginia. The circa 1785- 1805 residence was built by William Cannon, a captain in the Buckingham militia during the American Revolution who became one of the largest landowners in the county. Most probably, at the height of his economic prosperity, Cannon allowed his unknown builder to lavish considerable attention to his parlor, the architectural elements of which are derived from English builder's guides of the late eighteenth century. The parlor woodwork at Mount Ida, while unique, seems to be related to that at Woodlands, an Amelia County house, and several other houses built around the same time and most probably by the same hand. Originally situated on the James River five miles from New Canton, Buckingham County, Mount Ida stood on what was once part of the Cannon family land. The Cannons held land in the area as early as 28 September 1730, when William Cannon patented 300 acres north of the Fluvanna (James) River in what was then Goochland County. In 1733 he addded 1700 acres on the south bank of Willis River. In addition, he acquired 374 acres on the James River from the Cocke family. William Cannon died in 1749, when at least a portion of his estate passed to his son John. John who already owned land in the area and continued to add to his holdings. During his lifetime, John Cannon deeded 1,200 acres to his son, William. The remainder of the estate passed to William on his father's death in 1788. In addition William purchased 143 acres from the Lovell family (date unknown), and in 1794-1795 acquired a 500-acre Bear Garden tract from the Cocke family and an additional 150 acres from the Loving family. It is unclear exactly which of the Cannon land purchases in the Fluvanna Bear Garden area became the Mount Ida tract. It seems likely that the second William Cannon was the builder of Mount Ida sometime between 1785 and 1805. He is also the most notable figure associated with the property. At various times he served as vestryman for Tillotson Parish, recorder of the county list of tithables, and county sheriff. A ferry was established in the county in 1776 on Cannon's land later served as a boundary point in a 1778 transfer of land from Buckingham County to Cumberland County. During the Revolution, Cannon was a captain in the Buckingham County militia. Records of claims for impressed property show his authority to requisition goods and transportation for the militia, as well as his own contribution of stores to the Continental Army. His requisition activities were associated with the movement of the Buckingham Militia to aid General Nathaniel Green in the North Carolina campaign of 1781. The Buckingham County personal property tax lists indicate that William Cannon's greatest prosperity came during the period 1785-1787, when he owned as many as 50 slaves, 70 head of cattle, and 22 horses. On June 24, 1790, Cannon married his second wife, Martha Cocke, fourth child of James Cocke of Amelia County. Presumably, Cannon constructed Mount Ida in the years after this marriage. A reflection of Cannon's prosperity, the parlor woodwork at Mount Ida ranks among the most elaborate found in Virginia from the turn of the eighteenth century. Derived in part from English builder's guides, the woodwork demonstrates deft workmanship and knowledge of architecture on the part of its unidentified builder. No clue has been found to the builder's name; however, his work may survive in several other houses in central Virginia. One of them, Woodlands, now moved to Goochland County, was originally built 1789-1794 in Amelia County by Stephen Cocke, the brother of Martha (Cocke) Cannon, William Cannon's second wife. Hence, through kinship, there is more than just an architectural connection between the two houses. Like the parlor at Mount Ida, the ballroom at Woodlands is elaborately ornamented with a pedimented overmantel flanked by pilasters, pedimented doorcases, and details similar to, but more academic than, those found at Mount Ida. William Cannon's enjoyment of Mount Ida was short-lived. His wealth declined after 1790 and he lost Mount Ida by 1805. Cannon and his family moved to Tennessee and eventually settled in Kentucky, where he died in 1820. | Cannon, William (I1745)
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| 896 | William Cole is likely the son of Tunis Cole. William Cole married 6 Jan. 1803 (bond) to Lucy Cunningham. Nathan Cunningham gave his consent, so he is likely her father. It may be noted that Tunis, the brother of William Cole, married Nancy Cunningham. David Cole was surety on the marriage bond. Catherine Lindsay Knor, Marriage Bonds and Minister’s Returns of Pittsylvania County, VA, 1767-1805, Southern Historical Press, Greenville, SC 2002, p. 17. William Cole is listed in the 1830 censsus for Rockingham Co., NC with 2 males 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 30-40, 1 female under 5, 1 female 5-10, 2 female 10-15, and 1 female 30-40. 1830 Census, Rockingham Co., NC, Roll 124, p. 295. | Cole, William (I3925)
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| 897 | William Cox is probably the son of Frederick Cox, who settled in Cumberland Co. and left a will dated 4 May 1754, which was recorded 27 Jan. 1755. Cumberland Co. Will Book 2, p. 90. William Cox may also be the same person as William Cox of Southam parish who left a will cdated 20 Oct. 1795, recorded 21 Jan. 1796. Powhatan Co. Will Book 2, p. 191. John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, 1607-1624/25, Vol. 1 (Baltimore 2004), p. 732. | Cox, William (I1797)
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| 898 | William F. Scott is living in the household of his father Allen Scott in the 1850 census. 1850 Caswell Co., North Carolina Census, Roll M432_623, p. 185. He is reported to be 2 years old. | Scott, William F. (I3044)
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| 899 | William Ferrell moved to Halifax Co., Va. and purchased land adjacent John Martin on Birch Creek. William Ferrel married Frances Martin, daughter of John Martin on 16 Aug. 1787. William and Frances probably died in the 1820s and may be buried at their home called Carlbrook. Source: Rootweb Post 0921057084 by Herb Scott dated 10 Mar. 1999. Halifax Co. VA Will Book #14 p.363 In the name of God amen. I William Ferrell of the County of Halifax and state of Virginia being of sound mind and disposing memory (for which I thank God) and calling to mind the uncertainty of human life and being desirous to dispose of all such worldly estate as it hath pleased God to bless me with I have thought proper to make this my last will and testament revoking and disannulling all others in manner and form following viz: Firstly I lend to my beloved wife, Dolly during her natural life the following slaves namely Riuben, Nelson, Cooper, Samboy, Rachel, Samson, & Patience; also the following perishable property viz: two feather beds, bedsteads and furniture such as she may choose, also her sitting chair, two good cows and calves, one horse Jim or in case he should die before my decease, one other horse shch as she may choose, two ewes and lambs, and one fourth part of all the kitchen furniture. I also desire that my wife Dolly shall have forty barrels of corn and fodder sufficient to support her stock the balance of the year she may them in proporssion (?). Secondly I give to my son Melchezedick B. Ferrell one good horse worth from eighty to one hundred dollars to him and his heirs forever. Thirdly I give to my sons Burgess M Ferrell, Archibald Ferrell & Melchizedick B. Ferrell each one good feather bed bedstead & furniture to them and their heirs forever. Fourthly I give to my son Archibald Ferrell forty dollars to make up for the deficiency of the horse already given him. Fifthly I give to my sons Burgess M Ferrell, Archibald Ferrell, Gabriel B. Ferrell & Melchizedeck B. Ferrell each one negro boy from 12 to 16 years of age or thereabouts and all as near the same value as can be, and in order to give satisfaction to the parties I desire that my executors herein after mentioned do select and lot off said negro boys and that my said sons shall draw for lots. The reason why I do this is to make the part of those said sons equal to the rest of my children who have married and left me, each of whom have already had a negro of similar value. Sixthly I give to my daughter Nancy Thomas her heirs &c [paper smudged here] dollars current money of Virginia. Seventhly I give to my daughter Massey (?) Dodson & the heirs lawfully begotten of her body one negro girl named Deliala and her increase to the said Massey Dodson and the heirs lawfully begotten of her body forever. Eighthly I lend to my beloved Dolly during her natural life the tract of land on which I reside supposed to be about 230 acres. Ninthly I give to my sons Burgess. M Ferrell, Archibald Ferrell, Gabriel B. Ferrell & Melchizedick B. Ferrell to them and their heirs forever the balance of my real estate to be divided equally among them; and at the death of my wife Dolly I will to my said sons just before mentioned in this 9th Division of my will the tract of land on which I reside to be sold by my Executor and the proceeds equally divided among them. Tenthly I desire that my executors herein after mentioned do sell all my perishable estate (not before disposed of) to the best advantage and as soon as may be prudent and expedient after my decease and out of the proceeds of such sale together with the money on hand and debts due me pay and satisfy all my just debts and if that should be insufficient to pay all my debts desire that they do sell as many slaves as will be sufficient to discharge my debts. Eleventhly, I give to my sons Martin Ferrell, Bird L. Ferrell, Burgess M. Ferrell, Arch'd Ferrell, Gabriel B. Ferrell, Melchizodeck B. Ferrell, and to my daughter Sally Dodson all the balance of my estate both personal, perishable, cash on hand and debts due me at the time of my decease to be equally divided among them to them and their heirs forever. Lastly I do hereby, constitute and appoint my friend Wm R. Hagood (?) and my son Bird L. Ferrell executors to this my last will and testament. In witness I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 15th day of December 1826. William Ferrell (seal) Witnesses: C. I. Evans Wm. I (?). Johnson | Ferrell, William (I3180)
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| 900 | William Glenn Harrison was a native of Davidson Co. NC. He is living in Burlington. NC in the 1930 census and made his living as a knitter in one of the local textile mills. He is listed as 26 years of age. He married at the age of 21 to Rebecca Elizabeth Moore, who died in 1970. 1930 U.S. Census, Alamance Co, NC, Roll: 1671; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 19. At the time of his death, he was married to Irma Qualls Harrision. His obituary in the Daily Times News states that he was 62 years old. He was survived by his wife Irma Qualls Harrsion, sisters Minnie Galloway of Denton S.C., W.W. Hunt of Reidsville NC, and a brother Shelley Harrison of Denton S.C. Daily Times News, 12 Oct. 1964. His death certificate does not give the name of his parents. North Carolina Death Certificate, No. 29832. He died of a myocardial infarction. | Harrison, William Glenn (I1412)
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