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Mason Sanders appears in the 1800 census for Caswell Co., NC. His household includes 3 males under 10, 1 male 25 - 44, and 1 female 25 - 44. (Roll 31, P. 146). Taylor Sanders and Smith Sanders appear on the same page of the census. Also, John Dill is on the same page. A Wm Underwood appears on the next page. Leroy Sanders and Abner Underwood appear two pages later. The census data suggests that Mason was still married in 1800 to his first wife, who died sometime before 1808 when Mason married Priscilla Underwood.
Mason Sanders and Aron Sanders appear together in the 1810 census for Caswell Co., NC. (Roll 38, p. 68) Mason’s household inlcudes 5 males under 10, 2 males 10 -16, 1 male 26 - 45, 1 female under 10, and 1 female 26 - 45. A Patsy Sanders is listed on the same page. She is over 45 and is likely the widow of Smith Sanders.
Caswell Co. Deeds
Deed Book H, page 195. Jepthah Rice of CC to Mason Saunders of same, for 50 lbs, 50 A on Hogan’s Cr being part of tract entered by Timothy White. 26 July 1790. Wit: Taylor Saunders, John Dill (Kerr, p. 144).
Deed Book L, page 89. Timothy White of CC to Mason Sanders of same, for 50 lbs, 50 A on Hogan’s Cr adj John Dill. 15 May 1799. Wit: Alexander Paschal, William Ahain, Forrester Stanback. (Kerr, p. 199).
Deed Book L, page 262. James Pike of CC to Mason Sanders of Same, for 90 lbs., 179 A on Hogan’s Cr adj John Dill, Rockingham Co. line. 29 July 1800. Acknd in open court. (Kerr, p. 208).
Deed Book L, page 279, Mason Sanders of CC to Taylor Sanders of same, for 50 lbs, 50 A on Hogan’s Cr. it being part of tract entered by Timothy White. 29 July 1800. Acknd in court. (Kerr, p. 209).
Deed Book R, page 244 Taylor Sanders of CC to Aaron Sanders of same, for 100 lbs., 50 A on Hogan’s Cr. & Dix’s Rd adj Jesse Paschall. 2 Sept 1814. Wit: James Somers, Mason Sanders. (Kerr, p. 349).
Deed Book R, pp. 246-47. John Perkins of CC to Mason Sanders of same, for $150, 180 acres on Dixe’s Rd. adj. Walker, Stubbefiled. 13 September 1812. Wit: John Humphreys, Lenor Sartin.
Deed Book V,. pp. 266-69. John A Foulkes, trustee, of Rockingham Co., NC, to Joseph McCain by virtue of deed of trust from David Poyner Jun. of CC, for $207.50, 138 acres on Hogan’s Cr on Caswell and Rockingham Counties adj. Aron Sanders, John Dill, Isiah Paschal, the county line, Canady line, Mason Sanders, Martha Sanders. 4 April 1821. Wit: Stephen D. Rice, James W. McCain.
Deed Book W, p. 231. Samuel Allen Jun of Rockingham Co. to Mason Sanders of CC, for $50, 40 acres on Bradbury Br. adj. Jesse Paschall, Isiah Paschall, McCain; 5 acres on ridge path adj Taylor Sanders. Also signed by Smith Sanders. 16 Aug. 1822. Wit: Edward M. Jones, William Timberlake, Drury Sanders.
Deed Book BB, pp. 126-27. Mason Saunders and Wyley Saunders both of CC to Nicolas Lovelace all of CC, for $80, 108 acres on the Danville Rd adj. Walker old line, Stubbefield. 28 September 1832. Wit: Zachariah Neal, Samuel Chilton. (possibly the same tract Mason purchased in 1812)
Rockingham Co. Deeds
Deed Book Z, p. 97 - Alexander Paskell to Mason Saunders, 91 acres on Hogan’s Creek. Rec. 1825.
Deed Book O, p. 328 - State of NC to Mason Sanders 44-1/2 acres on Hogan’s Creek. Rec. 1812.
Mason Sander’s Will
In the name of God Amen. I, Mason Sanders of the County of Caswell, State of N.C. Being weak in body but sound and perfect mind and memory &c Blessed be Almighty God for the same Do make and publish this my last will & testament in manners and form following. That is to say, -
First. I give & bequeath unto by beloved wife Priscilla Sanders My home tract the land where she now lives, her life time. Also my Suda Mare, one cow and calf, one bed and furniture, and all my kitchen furniture. One chest four chairs, clock and Lease (?) and all the hogs that I have
I give to my daughter Elizabeth Sanders one bed and furniture one chest and table cow and calf. I give to my daughter Amy one bed and furniture, one cow and calf, and five dollars to buy her a chest and table. I give to my daughter Lydia on bed and furniture, one cow and ten dollars to make her equal to the other two girls. I give to my son Richard one bed and furniture, my colt Columbia and Twelve dollars and fifty cents to buy him a cow and calf. I give to my son Andrew my horse Selina. I give to my daughter Polly Sartin my sugar case and cupboard. I give to my daughter Amy Smith one cupboard. I give to my daughter Anny Smith one Table. All of my sheep I give to my wife. It is my wish that all of my land that I have not left to my wife be equally divided between my four sons, that is William, Andrew, Leroy and Richard. Also after the death of my wife I want the land that I give divided between my three youngest daughters, Elizabeth, Amy and Lydia. I want my waggon and Luke Mare sold and all the property that is not named in my will. I want all my just debts paid, and if there should be any money left, it is my wish that it should be divided between my five girls, Polly Sartin, Anny Smith, Elizabeth, Amy and Lydia. I hereby appoint my son William my lawful executor and beloved wife Executrix of this my last will and Testament. And hereby revoking former wills by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 22nd of June 1836.
Signed: Mason Sanders (his mark)
Wit: Lancelot Johnston, John Walker
Caswell County January Court 1837
The execution of the foregoing last will and Testament of Mason Sanders dec’d was duly proved in Court by the oath of Lancelott Johnston one of the subscribing Witnesses. Thereto and on motion ordered to be recorded. At the same time Pricilla Mason, the executrix therein named came into open court and duly qualified an Executrix to said will of Letters Testamentary issued to her – accordingly.
Test: Paul A Haralson
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Bef 1770 - 1837 (> 67 years)
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