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Robert Boak is the father of Margaret Boak, who married Issac Young. His wife at the time of his death in 1826 was named Fanny. Her maiden name is not known.
Military Records
Robert Boak is listed in North Carolina’s service records for the Revolutionary War. MARS ID 13.30.4975
Land Records
A land grant to William Plumblee on 23 Feb. 1780 identifies Robert Boak as a bounding neighbor.
Robert Boak was granted 450 acres in Guildford Co. (now Rockingham Co) on both sides of Rockey Branch and the waters of Great Troublesome Creek on 1 Mar. 1780. N.C. Land Grants, No. 248, File No. 246 (Indexed in Manuscript and Archives Reference System , N.C. Archives). The land was entered on 4 Feb. 1779. Entry No. 1102. Book 33, p. 294.
Robert Boak was granted 200 acres in Guildford Co. (now Rockingham Co) between the Troublesome Creeks on 16 May 1787. N.C. Land Grants, No. 1189, File No. 1242 (Indexed in Manuscript and Archives Reference System , N.C. Archives). The land was entered on 4 Feb. 1779. Entry No. 1103. Book 65, p. 53. See also Deed Book A, p. 56. (Webster, p. 3).
Robert Boak was granted 137 acres in Rockingham Co. on the waters of Troublesome Creek on 17 Nov. 1790. N.C. Land Grants, No. 75, File No. 78 (Indexed in Manuscript and Archives Reference System , N.C. Archives). The land was entered on 16 Dec. 1779. Entry No. 1845. Book 76, p. 196. See Also, Deed Book C, p. 182. (Webster, p. 40)
Robert Boak was granted 60 acres in Rockingham Co. on both sides of Big Troublesome Creek on 9 July, 1794. N.C. Land Grants, No. 182, File No. 182 (Indexed in Manuscript and Archives Reference System , N.C. Archives). The land was entered on 25 Apr. 1787. Entry No. 24. Book 83, p. 29. See also, Deed Book D, p. 264 (Webster, p. 71).
Robert Boak was granted 96 acres in Rockingham Co. on the waters of Troublesome Creek on 9 July 1794. N.C. Land Grants, No. 187, File No. 187(Indexed in Manuscript and Archives Reference System , N.C. Archives). The land was entered on 16 Dec. 1779. Entry No. 1622. Book 83, p. 32.
20 Jan. 1791. William Plumlee and wife Phebe of Burk Co. to Robert Boak for 600 lbs., 600 acres on both sides of Piney Creek adjacent John Maey, Charles Baker. Wit: Denton Plumlee and John Boak. Deed Book C, p. 136. (Webster, p. 37)
30 May 1794. Robert Boak to John Boak, for 100 lbs., 200 acres between the two Troublesome Creeks adjacent Dominick Hilland, widow McCaleb, John Odineal, Simon dunn. Wit: Sameul Thomson, Robert Thompson. Deed Book D, p. 37 (Webster, p. 55).
John Young (b. 31 May 1806 in NC) married Sarah Pirkle on 14 Nov. 1826 in Rockingham Co., NC. He died in Decatur Co., TN 6 Oct. 1877. Their children were Zachary Young, Margaret S. Young, Elizabeth M. Young, William Brigham P. Young, Isaac London Young, Robert M. Young, Sarah C. Young, Rebecca J. Young, and John Boak Young.
29 Aug. 1794. William Bethell, Attorney for Benjamin Cook, of Pittsylvania Co., to Robert Boak, for 50 lbs., 200 acres on Little Troublesome Creekadjacent sadi Boak, McCaleb. Wit: Alex. Joyce, John Bradley. Deed Book D, p. 113 (Webster, p. 60).
1795. Robert Boak to Moses Yell, for 26.18.1 ½, 35 acres on Big Troublesome Creek adjacent said Yell, John Waaford, William Jones. Wit: John Standford, George Rowland. Deed Book D, p. 132. (Webster, pp. 61-62).
23 Sept. 1796. Robert Boak to James Hamilton, for 100 lbs., 137 acres on Troublesome Creek adjacent Andrew Martin, widow West, Hugh Lynch. Wit: William Boak, Stephen Hamilton. Deed Book E, p. 25 (Webster, pp. 78).
23 Feb. 1799. John Matlock Esq. High Sheriff, to Robert Boak for 25 lbs, 260 acres on Great Rockhouse Creek and Piney Creek adjacent John McCarrel, John Perkle, John King, being land seized for debt of estate of john Marr dec’d ion behalf of William Astin. Deed Book E, p. 325 (Webster, p. 99).
Census Records
Robert Boak was in Rockingham Co. by 1790. 1790 U.S. Census, Rockingham Co., NC, Roll M637_7, p. 536. He was listed with 1 male under 16, 2 males 16 or over, and 3 females. John Young is listed four lines later with 1 male under 16, 2 males 16 or over, and 5 females.
Robert Boak was living in Rockingham Co in 1800. 1800 U.S. Census, Rockingham Co., NC, Roll 32, p. 475. His household included 1 male under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 45+, 1 female 45+, and 1 slave.
Robert Boak is listed in the 1810 census in Rockingham Co. 1810 U.S. Census, Rockingham Co., NC, Roll 43, p. 207. His household includes 1 male 45+ (Robert), 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-15, and 1 female 45+, and 1 slave.
Robert Boak is listed in the 1820 census. 1820 U.S. Census, Rockingham Co., NC, Roll M33_82, p. 604. His household includes 1 male under 10, 1 male 45+ (Robert), 1 female under 10, 1 female 26-45, 1 female 45+ (Fanny) and 2 slaves.
Fanny Boke is listed in the 1830 census. 1830 U.S. Census, Rockingham Co., NC, Roll M19_124, p. 293. Her household includes 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 female under 5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 40-50, and 1 female 70-80.
Wills & Inventories
Robert Boak died in 1826 in Rockingham Co. and left a will dated 15 July, 1825, probated during Feb. Court 1826. He named his wife Fanny, son John Boak, daughters Margaret Young (wife of Isaac Young, Rosana Hulgan, Sarah Hamilton, grandsons Robert Young, Robert Hamilton (land on Rockhouse Creek adj. Robert Brown), Hamilton (son of Rosana Hulgan. His executors were Robert Barr, John Boak, William Donald, and William Conner. Witnesses were James Irvin, and William Irvin. Will Book A, p. 201. (Webster, p. 26).
Will Book A, p. 201.
Will of William Williams dated 22 Nov. 1832 mentions a daughter Nancy, widow of John Boak. John Boak was son of Robert Boak, born about 1805.
William Williams married Margaret Boak, 9 Feb. 1835 in Rockingham Co. James William is the bondsman and J. Holderby is the witness. This William Williams appears to be the son of William Williams who left will dated 22 Nov. 1832.
John Boak died in Rockingham Co. 1823 and left a will. Will Book A, p. 332.
Entry No, 2032, Feb, 23, 1780. William Plumly entries (sic) 600 acres on Piney the waters of Trouble stone lying at east corner of the Iron Works line and running along widow Dixon's north line to Robert Boak corner including the improvements Purchased from William Fowler. Due to the method of travel and the severity of the winter, it would seem reasonable to assume that the Plumly family arrived in Gullford Co. the previous fall, summer or earlier. Normally it would be expected that the improvements purchased from William Fowler earlier included a house, outbuildings and probably a small orchard, all located on the land which Plumly hoped to be granted to him The exact location of the homestead is about 5 miles west of the present town of Reidville, N.C. in Rockingham Co., which was cut of from Gullford in 1785. Those in the area report that latter additions were made to the log house by the Scott family and made into what was known as the Polly Scott Inn. The Inn remained intact until 1975. The stagecoach road to Gullford courthouse ( now Greenboro) passed within a few feet of the building. The topography of the land was slightly rolling, but excellent for farming. [Source: Post on rootsweb archive dated 9 April 2009 by gc-gateway@rootsweb.com, Subject: Re: [PLUMLEY/PLUMLEE] William Plumlee 1728-1826 married PhoebeDenton]
John Boak left a will dated 21 Sept. 1823. He named his wife Nancy [daughter of William Williams], little daughter Peggy Stinson, and afflicted son William Boak. He named his fried William Williams as executor. The will was witnessed by T.B. Wheeler, and Sam’l Young. Will Book A, p. 332. (Webster p. 33)
Deeds.
20 Jan. 1791. William Plumlee and wife Phebe of Burk Co. to Robert Boak for 600 lbs., 600 acres on both sides of Piney Creek adjacent John Maey, Charles Baker. Wit: Denton Plumlee and John Boak. Deed Book C, p. 136. (Webster, p. 37)
30 May 1794. Robert Boak to John Boak, for 100 lbs., 200 acres between the two Troublesome Creeksadjacent Dominick Hilland, widow McCaleb, John Odineal, Simon dunn. Wit: Sameul Thomson, Robert Thompson. Deed Book D, p. 37 (Webster, p. 55).
John Young (b. 31 May 1806 in NC) married Sarah Pirkle on 14 Nov. 1826 in Rockingham Co., NC. He died in Decatur Co., TN 6 Oct. 1877. Their children were Zachary Young, Margaret S. Young, Elizabeth M. Young, William Brigham P. Young, Isaac London Young, Robert M. Young, Sarah C. Young, Rebecca J. Young, and John Boak Young.
29 Aug. 1794. William Bethell, Attorney for Benjamin Cook, of Pittsylvania Co., to Robert Boak, for 50 lbs., 200 acres on Little Troublesome Creekadjacent sadi Boak, McCaleb. Wit: Alex. Joyce, John Bradley. Deed Book D, p. 113 (Webster, p. 60).
1795. Robert Boak to Moses Yell, for 26.18.1 ½, 35 acres on Big Troublesome Creek adjacent said Yell, John Waaford, William Jones. Wit: John Standford, George Rowland. Deed Book D, p. 132. (Webster, pp. 61-62).
23 Sept. 1796. Robert Boak to James Hamilton, for 100 lbs., 137 acres on Troublesome Creek adjacent Andrew Martin, widow West, Hugh Lynch. Wit: William Boak, Stephen Hamilton. Deed Book E, p. 25 (Webster, pp. 78).
23 Feb. 1799. John Matlock Esq. High Sheriff, to Robert Boak for 25 lbs, 260 acres on Great Rockhouse Creek and Piney Creek adjacent John McCarrel, John Perkle, John King, being land seized for debt of estate of john Marr dec’d ion behalf of William Astin. Deed Book E, p. 325 (Webster, p. 99).
20 Feb 1816: John Moore Junior purchased 100 acres on the waters of Piney Creek adjoining his own land, Boyd, and Irvin from William Boak for $300. Witnesses: A. Philips and James Irvin Junior. Deed Book Q, p. 203.
Sources:
Irene B. Webster, Rockingham Co., North Carolina Deed Abstracts 1785-1800, Southern Historical Pres, Easley, SC, 1983.
Will of WILLIAM JONES , Sr. of Rockingham Co., NC, dated 9 Jan 1813; proved Feb Court 1813.
Sons: William Jones and his wife Mary; John Jones. Daughters: Margaret Phillips; Joanna Wheeler.
Grandson: William Jones, son of William. Heirs of daughter: Mary Lowe,
dec'd and heirs of daughter: Sarah Dean, Dec'd.
Exec: Son, John Jones. Wit: Ezekiel Wheeler, J. Boak.
(Rockingham Co. Will Bk. A, p. 96)
2A:82 – 1 May 1826: William Donald & William Conner, Executors of LWT of Robert Boak, dec’d. sold to James Sharp & ADAM SHARP - $48.50 – 154 ac on Jacobs Creek, adjoining Adam Sharp, Lowe, Robert Napier. Witness: E. Willis.
Q:113 – 30 April 1816: ADAM SHARP released to Robert Boak due to Court order in favor of Plaintiff Boak vs Adam Sharp for quit claim deed release for 194 ac tract on Jacobs Creek, adjoining Samuel Hays, James Lowe, Robert Napier and Benjamin McFarland’s corner. Witness: Robert Menzies, Samuel Harris, Judge of Superior Court of Law & Equity.
February Term, 1796. Robert Boak appointed to server on Grand Jury. August Term 1786. John Young and Thomas Young served on jury that returned a guilty verdict on bill of indictment against Charles Fitzgerald. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796-1808, image 5 of 582.
February Term 1796. Judgment confirmed against Benjamin Spender garnishee at the suit Boak v. Boyd.
February Term 1796. Robert Boak allowed 39 pounds 5 shillings out of county taxes for repairing courthouse and prison. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 12 of 582.
May Term 1796. Robert Boak served on jury in William Loftist v. W, Bradberry. Jury found in favor of the plaintiff and awarded plaintiff about 19 pounds. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 21 of 582.
May Term 1796. Deed from Robert Boak to John Hammilton of 298 acres land was proved in open court. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 23 of 582.
May Term 1796. Deed from Aron Allen to Robert Boak for 96 acres of land was proven in open court by the oath of John Fields. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 23 of 582.
August Term 1796. Robert Boak paid 50 pounds for building a bridge over Troublesome. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 27 of 582.
August Term 1796. John Young served on jury in Thomas Dickerson & others v. Clagg. Ended in a non-suit. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 29 of 582.
August Term 1796. Robert Boak served on jury in State v George Jackson.. The jury found the defendant guilty of the charges brought in the indictment. Rockingham County,North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 34 of 582.
November Term 1796. Robert Boak served on jury in John Devours v. John Stockert. The jury found for the defendant. Rockingham County,North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 40 of 582.
November Term 1796. Robert Boak served on jury in Mary Diamond v Stewart Diamond. . The jury found for the plaintiff. Rockingham County,North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 41 of 582.
November Term 1796. Deed from Robert Boak to James Hamilton of 137 acres of land was acknowledged in open court. Rockingham County,North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 46 of 582.
November Term 1796. Robert Boak appears on list of persons appointed to grand jury for February Term 1797. Rockingham County,North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 47 of 582.
February Term 1797. Robert Boak selected for grand jury. Rockingham County,North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 48 of 582.
August Term 1797. In a suit Walter Martin v. Robert Boak John Boak proved a ticket (?). Rockingham County,North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 72 of 582
August Term 1797. Rockingham County,North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 71 of 582
August Term 1798. Robert Boak on jury in Alexander Lemon v, John Leak. The jury found in favor of the plaintiff. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 117 of 582.
February Term 1799. Deed from John Matlock to Rober Boak acknowledged. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 136 of 582.
August Term 1800. Isbell Maratin appointed guardian to Esther & matthew Martin. Robert Boak given as security. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 193 of 582.
November Term 1800. Robert Boak and James Taylor served on jury on A. Allen Executors v. Southerland L Lemons and returned a verdict for the plaintiff. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 202 of 582.
November Term 1800. In Robert Boak v Richard Marr, jury returned a verdict for Robert Boak in the amount of about 38 pounds. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 204 of 582.
November Term 1800. Robert Boak on jury in State v. Js. Patrick Esq finding the defendant guilty as charged. returned. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 207 of 582.
May Term 1804. Robert Boak returned accounting from sales of estate of Robert Anderson. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 303 of 582.
May Term 1805. On petition of James Martin, Robert Boak appointed to commission to divide land. RockinghamCounty, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 -1808, image 351 of 582.
August Term 1806. Deed from Daniel Worsham to Robert Boak for 500 acres proved in open court by oath of Ro. Hulgan. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796-1808, image 445 of 582.
February Term 1807. In suit by Robert Boak against Jo. Saunders and Will Johnson to recover on a bond, jury found in favor of Boak and assessed damages at 3.10.. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796-1808, image 460 of 582.
May Term 1807. Deed from John Baker to Robert Boak proved in open court by the oath of Thomas Pounds. Rockingham County, North Carolina,Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796-1808, image 493 of 582.
May Term 1807. Deed from Margaret Carroll to Robert Boak acknowledged by Margaret. Rockingham County, North Carolina,Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796-1808, image 495 of 582.
May Term 1807. Deed from Robert Boak to Isaac Young acknowledged by Robert Boak. Rockingham County, North Carolina,Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796-1808, image 496 of 582.
August Term 1807. Deed from Jo. Matlock to Robert Boak proved in open court by the oath of James Campbell. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796-1808, image 510 of 582.
February Term 1808. Robert Boak and Ebenezer Patrick gave constable bond for James Miller.. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796-1808, image 528 of 582.
May Term 1808. Administration of the estate of John Lee granted to Willoby Lee with Robert Boak & John Baok his securities. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes,1796-1808, image 548 of 582.
May Term 1808. In suit against Robert Boak filed by Wm. Johnson, the jury found the defendant guilty and assess damages at 5 p. . Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes,1796-1808, image 550 of 582.
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