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Hyde Co., NC Wills & Accounts

Will Book 4
(May Term 1819 - Nov Term 1829)
(Abstracted by Kay Midgett Sheppard)

Will Book 4 includes inventories of estates, estate sales, administration accounts, guardian accounts, year's allotment for widow's and divisions of property as well as wills.

Inventories are listings of all personal property on hand at the time of decedent's death. Most of the time these inventories did not include real estate holdings. Some of these inventories and estate sales were very lengthy and could not be included in their entirety for the web page. I did, however, list some of the buyers at the estate sales and included the date the inventory or sale took place.

Administration accounts were made by the administrator after liquidating the estate. These accounts were usually listings of expenses accrued by the administrator while carrying out his duties and often listed notes (some insolvent) due the estate from various people.

Guardians were required to submit annual accounts of their wards. These were normally lists of items that had been purchased through the year by the guardian for his ward, i.e., shoes, cloth, school tuition, toiletries, etc., and a list of expenses the guardian had accrued while serving in his capacity as such.

Some page numbers were skipped or repeated in this will book so I chose to do it numerically.  Original page numbers of the wills are denoted in blue at the end of the will.  NO TERM HEADINGS WERE GIVEN UNTIL AUGUST TERM 1821.  Several years appear to be missing or are out of order.

Bear in mind, this is just an abstraction, not verbatim text. If anyone wishes a more in-depth account of someone's estate/will, or needs the page number on which it appears, please send a message to: Kay Midgett Sheppard. If a copy of the original is needed please write to the N.C. Dept. of Archives & History; 109 East Jones Street; Raleigh, N.C. 27601-2807 and be sure to include the book and page numbers. The microfilm roll that I used was C.053.80002.

1. Jeremiah TOOLEY of Hyde Co. - 28 Feb 1819 / Probate: May Term 1819

Daughter: Dinah TOOLEY all my land and one Negro girl by the name of Harriet and have John SELBY, JUNR. my executor over the property of my said daughter and her guardian till she is free by law. Balance of estate after debts are paid to my well beloved wife, Nancy TOOLEY, and appoint her executrix over the part that is to be sold.

Witnesses: John OSGOOD, Thomas WINFIELD
[signed] Jeremiah x TOOLEY
{pg. 4}

2. Rothias JORDAN of Hyde Co. - 13 March 1819 / Probate: May Term 1819

Son: Zachariah JORDAN one Negro man named Killis(?)
Son: Rothias JORDAN one Negro man named Riley
Wife: Hannah JORDAN I lend all the estate besides these legacies and at her death to be equally divided between my sons, Zachariah and Rothias
Executors: wife, Hannah JORDAN, Zachariah JORDAN, and Seth JORDAN

Witnesses: John CHAMBERS, Richard JASPER
[signed] Rothias JORDAN
{pg. 4}

3. Estate of Sam'l. SPENCER, JUNR. [Notes & Accts.]

Persuant to an appointment of the County Court February Term 1819 the undersigned have this day proceeded to audit and examine administration accounts of Washington GIBBS, SENR., administrator, to the estate of Samuel SPENCER, JUNR., dec'd, and find the aforesaid balance of $668.03 justly due the said estate this 15th day May 1819.

[signed] David CARTER, Calib SPENCER

4. Jones SPENCER, decd. [Acct. sales, inventory, notes] - 15th day March 1819

Various buyers were: Jonathan SPENCER, Benjamin SPENCER, Benjamin SPENCER, JUNR., Robert Gibbs 3rd, Edward SPENCER, Samuel GIBBS, JUNR., William B. SPENCER, Thomas SPENCER, Caleb BALLANCE, Samuel SPENCER, and Maurice SPENCER

The above and within writing contains a just and true account sales and inventory of the estate of Jones SPENCER, dec'd, so far as has come to hand.

[signed] Benjamin SPENCER

5. Moses FORTESCUE of Hyde Co. - 16 May 1819 / Probate: None given

First: I lend all my land and plantation whereon I now live to my daughter Nancy CARTER until my two Grand sons comes to 21 years of age.
Second: I leave all my land and plantation to Stephen Dier CARTER and Moses Fortescue CARTER to be equally divided. I leave my yoak of stears to Dier S. CARTER and my gun to Moses F. CARTER. I leave my grand son John FORTESCUE one heifer. I leave all my property not already willed away to be equally divided between all my children: Nancy CARTER, Nimrod MEACANS, Mary MEACANS, Leaved? FORTESCUE and Henry FORTESCUE for the two last named grandsons to come in for one shear [share] with one of my own children. I leave Zachariah FORTESCUE my executor to my will.

Witnesses: Redmond PAUL, William x BANKS
[signed] Moses x FORTISCUE
{pg. 8}

6. Acct. of Tompsey GIBBS by Nathaniel CREDLE, guardian; (Jan. 1818-Oct. 1818)

7. A just and true inventory of the estate of Benjamin SPENCER, 5th come to my hands & returnable to May Term 1819. To note &c. of the estate of Sophia SPENCER paid me by Thomas SPENCER, his admr., the amt. of one hundred and three dollars & thirty eight cents not on interest till 19th July 1819.

[signed] David CARTER, Admr. - May 31st 1819

8. Anson GIBBS in acct. current with Zachariah GIBBS, his ward

Vouchers from February Term 1808 - October 1, 1817

Agreeable to commissions to us directed from the Worshipful Court of Hyde County February Term 1819, we have examined the accts. of Anson GIBBS, guardian, and Zachariah GIBBS, his ward, and find a balance of thirty seven dollars and sixty three and three quarters cents as appears above. Witness our hands & seals this 17th April 1819.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, L. SPENCER

9. Acct. of Sales of the estate of Abraham ARTHUR, dec'd, and inventory sold at six months credit this 16th of April 1819.

Various buyers included: Sollomon JENNETT, Delacy ARTHUR, Henry BISHOP, James LEITH, Thomas MASON, Cullum SMITH, Parker SWINDLE, Daniel CAMPBELL, Hugh H. FODDERY, and Israel WILKINSON. The estate amounted to $695.75.

10. Inventory of the estate of Samuel GIBBS, SENR. - 16th March 1819 by Ben GIBBS, admr.

Account of sales of the goods and chattles of Samuel GIBBS, SENR., dec'd, begun on the 17th of March 1819. Various buyers were: Ruthy GIBBS who bought the family Bibles, Stephen G. FIELDS, Henry W. GIBBS, Banajah WATSON, Orpha GIBBS, W.B. SPENCER, Saml. MIDYETT, JR., Daniel GIBBS, SENR., and Josiah GIBBS. The total amount of sales was $1278.48.

[signed] Benj. GIBBS, JUNR., Admr.

11. Inventory of the estate of Rotheas MARTIN, dec'd, as taken on 5th day Oct. 1818.

Account of sales of the estate of Rotheas MARTIN, dec'd, sold on 5th & 6th days of October 1818.

Various buyers were: Thomas MASON, Israel WILKINSON, R.M.G. MOORE, William H. RUSSELL, Jerry WARNER, Daniel W. MARTIN, Jesse LUCAS, Thos. SEABROOK, James F. ELDEN who bought a Bible, Sollomon JENNETT who bought a Negro man named Dunn, and John B. JASPER who bought a Negro boy named Riley. The estate sale amounted to $1441.46.

[signed] Israel WILKINSON, Admr.

12. The County of Hyde in Acct with Jas. SATCHWELL, County Trustee

We the undersigned commissioners have this day examined the above accounts and vouchers & find the balance of seven dollars and ten cents due the Trustee as above. May Term 1819.

[signed] Major Jno. CLARK, John SELBY, JUNR.

13. Olive GIBBS [later Olly GIBBS] in acct. with Nathaniel CREDLE, guardian

Vouchers from December 23, 1817 - January 1819; Mentions hire of Negroes Ben & Jacob.

14. In obedience to an order of Hyde Co. Court at Nov. Term 1818 to us directed to set off and allot to Sarah DAVIS, wife of John S. DAVIS, late Sarah MARSHALL, her proportionate part of the Negroes of Wm. MARHSALL, dec'd., we have met accordingly & have proceeded to value the same in 4 lots.

Negroes mentioned were: Lidia & child, Rhoda, Mary, Jerry, Jack, Sylvester, and Pleasant. Each lot was valued at $581.25 and commissioners set to Mary DAVIS as her 4th part, Lidia & child at $550.00 and she will receive from the other heirs $31.25 to be paid out of the hire of said Negroes. Given under our hands & seals this 22nd December 1818.

[signed] Seth B. JORDAN, Benj. BARNEY, Lovett BELL - Commissioners

15. Estate of Anson GIBBS in acct. with executors - January 1820

Expense vouchers and various notes due. Mentions sale of Negro woman, Leah.

In obedience to a commission to us from the County Court of Hyde November Term 1819, we have examined & audited the accts. between David CARTER and Wm. SELBY, executors to the estate of Anson GIBBS, dec'd., and find the balance of $2142.49 due the said estate and subject to a division by the will. Division was made between the three children: Nancy L. GIBBS, Redmond GIBBS, and Mary A. GIBBS of $714.16 1/3 each.

Mattamuskeet - Jan. 1st 1820

[signed] David GIBBS, Joseph MASTERS, Willoughby HIGSON - Commissioners

16. Acct. of sales of the estate of Jesse LATHAM, dec'd., sold December 28th 1819

Various buyers were: Hen. S. LATHAM, Frederick BARROW, Hosea MARTIN, Michael WINDLY, Bryan WINFIELD, and William BARROW. Mentions hire of Negroes York, Wallace, Sam. Jim and Davy? for the year 1820.

Total amount of sales was $1058.03 3/4.

[signed] Fred'k. BARROW, Adm'r.

Also inventory of notes and judgments. Some insolvent notes listed. Feb Term 1820

17. In obedience to an order of Court November Term 1819 to us directed to lay off and set apart to Charles TOOLEY and William H. RUSSELL and wife, two of the heirs of Henry TOOLEY, their respective shares of the Negroes belonging to the heirs of Henry TOOLEY, dec'd. We have laid off to Charles TOOLEY a Negro man named Gabe and a Negro woman named Dina (?) and her child Rhoda and that he receive from the guardian of the other heirs $158.00. We do set off to William H. RUSSELL and his wife Nancy, a Negro man named Dave and Negro man named Ben and that he receive from the guardian of the other heirs $9.00. Given under our hands and seals this 1st January 1820.

[signed] Seth B. JORDAN, George W. JORDAN, William JORDAN - Commissioners

18. Acct. of sales of Jeremiah TOOLEY, dec'd, sold 1 July 1819

Various buyers were: William RUSSELL, Ann TOOLEY, James SEABROOK, John CAMPBELL, Solomon TOOLEY, Noah BELL, Hosea TYSON, Hector SCOTT, and Israel WILKERSON. Some livestock sold 28th August 1819.

[signed] John SELBY, Admr.

Inventory of the estate of Jeremiah TOOLEY, dec'd., taken by John SELBY, JUNR., Admr., on 1st July 1819.
Various furniture & kitchen utensils mentioned. "There was seven Negroes at TOOLEY'S death but five was sold before they came into my hands. I received as admr. old Tamer and Harriet." A few notes were listed. "The above is a true inventory. There was left several articles of household furniture at TOOLEY'S death and one horse, but they were sold with the Negroes by R.M.G. MOORE, constable."

[signed] Jno. SELBY, Admr.

19. William WATSON, guardian, in acct. with Nancy MURRAY

Vouchers from July 27, 1818-August 30, 1820; Mentions hire of Negroes Jacob & Jack and sale of Jack.

In obedience to an order from the Hyde Co. Court from August Term 1819 to us directed to audit the accounts between William WATSON, guardian, and Nancy MURRAY, his ward, we have examined the accts. & find a balance of $1619.62 due Nancy MURRAY.

[signed] Wm. SELBY, W. HIGSON, T. SPENCER - Commissioners

20. Dinah SPENCER, minor, in acct. with David CARTER, guardian

Voucher for January 1820; Mentions hire of Negro Jack.

Pursuant to an order from November Term 1819 to us the undersigned, we have this day examined the guardian acct. between Dinah SPENCER and David CARTER and find a balance of $444.00 due Dinah SPENCER. Done at Middle Creek February 19th 1820.

[signed] Joh'n. HARRIS, Benjamin SAUNDERSON

21. Julia M. SPENCER in acct. with David CARTER, guardian

Vouchers from October 27, 1818-January 1, 1820; Mentions hire of old Jack with a balance due to Julia M. SPENCER of $570.37.

Done at Middle Creek February 19th 1820.

[signed] Joh'n. HARRIS, Ben SAUNDERSON

22. Acct. of sales of the property of Bethany VEAL, dec'd. December 11, 1820.

Various buyers included: Abraham COX who bought Negro Aubrey, Asby COX, Henry DILLON, Robert GIBBS, Burage LINTON, Jno. NORTHEN, and Richard COX. Mentions several notes due the estate.

[signed] Abram COX, Exr.

23. Watson GIBBS of Hyde Co. Feb. 25, 1826 / Probate: May Term 1826

Wife: Elizabeth GIBBS during her natural life to have the house & lot whereon I now live, horse cart & harness, 1 bed & furniture, chest, trunk, bureau, 1 calf, all hogs & poultry and corn on hand.
Son: David & his heirs to have $10.00 each to be paid by my executor. 3 youngest children: Selby, Flinn, & Doctor Shanklin GIBBS to have the house & lot whereon I now live, and after my wife's death to be sold and proceeds divided equally between them. Negro Boston and the residue of the estate to be sold by my executor and debts to be paid out of that. Any residue is to be divided between Selby, Flinn, & Doctor Shanklin GIBBS.
Exec'r: Benjamin SAUNDERSON

Witnesses: John COLSTON, Ann Maria JONES
[signed] Watson GIBBS
{p. 35}

24. Ormond TOOLEY, guardian, in acct. with Geo. HOWARD

Vouchers from 1802-1816; Mentions sale of Negroes Jack, Adam & Cloe. August Term 1817.

25. Inventory of the estate of Jones TOOLEY, dec'd, of the property or articles lent the widow, Nancy TOOLEY, during her life or widowhood. Taken the 17th of July 1817 by Ormond & Jacob TOOLEY, executors, agreeable to the will of the said deceased. Mentions Negro men Sam & Bob; various stock, furniture, land & plantation whereon said Nancy has lived for 2 years which was bought from the SILVERTHORN heirs.

This day I have received into my possession, agreeable to the directions of the last will and testament of my husband, Jones TOOLEY, dec'd, from the executor to said will. I hold myself bound to said executor for the same.
John SELBY, JUNR., (Executor)

[signed] Nancy x TOOLEY

26. Estate of Joshua SWINDLE in acct. with Hollowell SWINDLE-Feb.1817

Pursuant to an order of the Court November Term 1817, we the undersigned, have this day examined the administrator's accounts of Hollowell SWINDLE with the estate of Joshua SWINDLE & find the sum of $398.71 due the estate. This 29th day Dec. 1817.

[signed] Benj'n. SPENCER, Stephen GIBBS, Benjamin SAUNDERSON - Commissioners

27. William CAHOON in acct. with the heirs of John ENSLEY, dec'd.

Vouchers from 1810-1816

Pursuant to an order from August Term 1817, we the undersigned, have examined the above account and find a balance due the heirs of $541.64. Done at Middle Creek this November 15th 1817.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Robert JENNETT, JUNR.

28. John A. BELL & Ann BELL to John BELL 4th, guardian

Vouchers from 1813-1817; Mentions Negroes Elliot and York.

In pursuance of an order of Court to us directed to audit the above account, we met & report as above states 22nd November 1817.

[signed] Benj. BARNEY, Jacob TOOLEY, John SELBY, JUNR. - Commissioners

29. Inventory of the property of Elijah ROSS - Sept. 11th 1817

Various kitchen utensils and furniture listed. Also tools and cattle.

[not signed]

30. Estate of Wm. PITTMAN to Wm. CREDLE, admr.

Voucher for 1815

Pursuant to an order of Court August Term 1817, we have proceeded to examine the administration accounts of Wm. CREDLE with the estate of Wm. PITMAN, dec'd., and find the sum of $75.94 due said estate. November 10th 1817.

[signed] Morgan GIBBS, Jos. HARRIS, Abel L. TOOLEY - Commissioners

31. Acct. of sales of the property of James Norris, dec'd, December 19th 1817

Various buyers were: Jos. McGOWAN, Levi McGOWAN, Thos, BRIDGMAN, Jabez K. GIBBS, Isaac McGOWAN, and John MASON.

[signed] Kisi x NORRIS

32. Acct. of sales of James MASON, JUNR, sold 17th June 1817

Various buyers were: Silas JONES, Christ'r. GASKINS, Thomas SPENCER, Clarissa MASON, Martin SWINDLE, Jos. TUNNEL, and Mary THORNTON. The total amount of sales was $126.24.

[signed] Thomas SPENCER, executor

33. Salter & Phillip BELL to Jos. S. MAY, guardian

Mentions hire of Negroes Dub & Charles; Amount due wards was $63.55.

[signed] Jos. S. MAY, 1st Dec 1817

34. Acct. of Sales of Ebenezer BELL, dec'd, sold 16th Sept 1817

Various buyers were: Eben JESTER, John UFFORD, Vineyard CAMPBELL, Laban TOOLEY, Reuben REW, Wm. EASTER 3rd, and J.P. STOTESBURY. The total amount of sale was $644.40.

[signed] Jno. UFFORD

35. Acct. of sales of Benjamin HOLLOWELL sold 27th Sept. 1817

Various buyers were: Zach GAYLORD, Axem LANIER, Ormond RESPESS, Thos. BARROW, and B. BATCHELDER.

[signed] Jesse LATHAM, Admr.

36. A further acct. of sales of the property of Sophia SPENCER - 21st Sept. 1818.

[signed] Thomas SPENCER, Admr.

37. Acct. of sales of the property of Jno. MANDUEL sold 26th Sept. 1817

Various buyers were: the widow, Wm. MANDUEL who bought one church Bible, Jno. M. SWAIN, Jesse LATHAM, Fred. VAIL, Zach GAYLORD, Asa SIMMONS, and John REW.

In obedience to an order of Court Aug. Term 1817 authorizing John SATCHWELL, Esq., James SATCHWELL, Samuel TOPPING, and Zach GAYLORD to lay off to Eliz'h. MANDUEL, widow of John MANDUEL, one year's provision out of the crop, stock and provision, we proceeded as follows Sept. 26. 1817: 2 bushels of wheat, 1 cow & calf, 2 sows & pigs, 1 lot dry beef, 2 heifers, 2 ewes & lamb, 1 mare.

[signed] Eliz. MANDUEL, Admr.

38. Inventory of the personal estate of Eben'r. BELL - 27th Aug. 1817

Various notes paid to the estate amounting to $1547.18 1/2.

[signed] John UFFORD

39. We, the undersigned, agreeable to an order of Court August Term 1817, proceeded to divide the Negroes of Thomas MASON, SENR., dec'd., among his several heirs who petitioned the same, viz: Hugh FODDREY and his wife Fanny, Thomas MASON, JUNR., and Jane MASON, widow of Thomas MASON, SENR., in the following manner:

There being 6 heirs and the petitioners above only of age, they were divided in the following manner: Jane MASON drew Carly, Hugh FODDREY drew Peledge, Thomas MASON, JUNR. drew Patience. Each share is $355.33 2/6 and the petitioners jointly pay to Jordan MASON, Joshua MASON, and David MASON.

[signed] Ormond TOOLEY, Clinton TOOLEY, Jacob TOOLEY, Littleton BELL - Commissioners

40. Estate of Henry JENNETT to Thos. JENNETT, admr.

Various notes due the estate.

Pursuant to an order of Court August Term 1817 to us directed, we have proceeded to audit the further accounts between the estate of Henry JENNETT, dec'd. and Thomas JENNETT, admr., and find a balance due the administrator of the sum of $453.78 this 20th November 1817.

[signed] Israel WATSON, William CAHOON - Commissioners

41. Matthias GIBBS in acct. with Ambrose GIBBS, guardian

Vouchers from 1811-1815

Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1817, we have this day examined the guardian account of Ambrose GIBBS and find the sum of $134.71 due the ward, Matthias GIBBS. Middle Creek 15th August 1817.

[signed] Benjn. SAUNDERSON, David CARTER, David GIBBS - Commissioners

42. Mahettabell GIBBS to Ambrose GIBBS, guardian

Vouchers from 1810-1816

Pursuant to an order directed to us May Term 1817, we have this day examined the guardian account of Ambrose GIBBS with his ward, Mahettabell GIBBS, and find due the said ward $190.71.

[signed] David CARTER, David GIBBS, Benjamin SAUNDERSON - Commissioners

43. Polly SAUNDERSON to Thomas SAUNDERSON, guardian

Vouchers from May 1818-July 1818

Pursuant to an order of Court, we have audited the guardian account of Thomas SAUNDERSON with Polly, his ward, and find the sum of $38.43 due said ward. 25th November 1818.

[signed] David CARTER, J. SPENCER, Stephen GIBBS - Commissioners

44. Account of sales of the estate of Zach ALLEN - 19 September 1818

Various buyers were: Hardy EBORN, Tho. CARROW, John ALLEN, Noah EGLETON, Peter SPADY, and W. ORMOND. Total amount of sale was $71.75.

[signed] John ADAMS, Admr.

45. Mahettabell GIBBS to Ambrose GIBBS, guardian

Pursuant to an appointment from the Court August Term 1818, we have this day examined the guardian account of Ambrose GIBBS and find the sum of $133.89 due his ward, Mahettabell GIBBS.

[signed] David CARTER, Benjn. SAUNDERSON, David GIBBS - Commissioners

46. McKinly GIBBS to Ambrose GIBBS, guardian

In pursuance of an order of Court August Term 1818, we have this day audited the guardian account of Ambrose GIBBS with McKinly GIBBS, his ward, and find due the guardian the sum of $107.12. 15th November 1818.

[signed] David CARTER, David GIBBS, Ben. SAUNDERSON - Commissioners

47. Sally S. SAUNDERSON to Thomas SAUNDERSON, guardian

Vouchers from May 1818 - July 1818

Pursuant to an appointment of the Court August Term 1818, we have this day examined the guardian account of Thomas SAUNDERSON with Sally S. SAUNDERSON, his ward, and find the sum of $18.22 due the said ward.

[signed] David CARTER, J. SPENCER, Stephen GIBBS - Commissioners

48. Personally met agreeable to an order of Court to set off to Eliz'h. ALLEN, widow of Zach ALLEN, dec'd., one year's provision which included corn, coffee, molasses, 1000 potato hills and various cattle.

We certify that the above is a true statement of articles laid off to the widow for a year's provision. Given this 19th September 1818.

[signed] Thomas BARROW, Jesse BARROW, Henry BLOUNT - Commissioners

Jesse LATHAM, J.P.

49. Bethany SAUNDERSON to Thomas SAUNDERSON, guardian

Vouchers from May 1818-July 1818

Pursuant to an order of Court August Term 1818, we have this day examined the account of Thomas SAUNDERSON with his ward and find the sum of $38.79 due said ward. November 25th 1818.

[signed] David CARTER, J. SPENCER, Stephen GIBBS - Commissioners

50. Pursuant to an order of Court August Term 1818, we have this day laid off to Lany BRIDGMAN and family one year's provision of $468.00 which included corn, hogs, cows and sundries.

[signed] Matthias CREDLE, Bartee GIBBS, William CREDLE, James JARVIS - Commissioners

51. Salter BELL to Joseph S. MAY, guardian

Vouchers for 1818. Sum due guardian was $4.50.

Phillip BELL to Joseph S. MAY, guardian; Vouchers for 1818; Sum due guardian was $9.80; November Term 1819.

[signed] Jos. S. MAY

52. Account of sales of the property of James BRIDGMAN - 23 Sept 1818

Various buyers were: Francis CREDLE, Thos. BRIDGMAN, Zach EMERY, Reding JARVIS, James McGOWN, Jos. MANN, Levi MIDGETT, Wm. CARRAWON, and Abijah SMITH.

[signed] Jos. HARRIS, Admr.

53. Account of sales of the property of Isom NORRIS sold 18th December 1818

Various buyers were: Charles VOLLOWAY, John MEEKINS, Silas BODWELL, and Stephen EMERY.

[signed] Charles x VOLLOWAY, Admr.

54. Account of sales of Negroes belonging to the estate of Maliky BURGES

Mentions negroes Moses, Fed, Chany, Charity and Riley.

[signed] T. BURGES, Admr.

55. Account of sales of Jeremiah GIBBS, minor, sold 21st September 1818

[signed] Stephen GIBBS, Admr.

56. Maliky & Mary BURGES to Timothy BURGES, Admr.

We as commissioners have examined the administration account of Timothy BURGES and find due the estate the sum of $137.08 which we have divided this 14th September 1818.

[signed] Benjamin BARNEY, Saml. CLARK, Will JORDAN

57. Account of sales of the property of Jos. CUTRELL - June 10th 1818

Various buyers were: E. CLAYTON, Caleb SPENCER, Danl. GIBBS, Jno. COLSTON and H.S. LATHAM. Total amount of sale was $118.00.

[signed] Henry CUTRELL, Admr.

58. Elizabeth SAUNDERSON to Thos. SAUNDERSON, guaridan

Vouchers from May 1818 - July 1818

We have examined the guardian account and find due the said ward the sum of $18.22 this 25th Nov 1818.

[signed] David CARTER, J. SPENCER, Stephen GIBBS - Commissioners

59. Account of sales of Wallace COFFEE, dec'd., 30th Sept 1818

One bed & furniture to Mary COFFEE $20.50.

[signed] Josiah HARRIS, Admr.

60. Account of sales of William COFFEE, dec'd, 24th October 1818

One bed to Nancy JARVIS for $16.16; One bed stead to Thos. SADLER for $ 2.40.

[signed] Josiah HARRIS, Admr.

61. Pursuant to commission to us directed from Hyde Court May Term 1817, we have proceeded to set off to Tabitha JONES, widow of Abram JONES, dec'd., one year's provisions for said widow and two children. Some items listed were: corn, bacon, coffee, sugar, yeopon, and gun & powder horn. June 5th 1817.

[signed] Jos. MASTERS, Wm. SWINDLE, James McCLAUD, Wm. SELBY - Commissioners

62. Estate of Silas SWINDLE to Jon'n. HARRIS, admr.

Various expense vouchers

We have examined this account and find $24.93 due adm'r 23rd Feby. 1818.

[signed] David CARTER, Stephen GIBBS, Wm. SELBY - Auditors

63. William S. CORDEN to James LATHAM, guardian

Vouchers from 1816-1818

Pursuant to an order of Court to us directed at November Term 1818 to audit the account of James LATHAM, guardian, we find die the ward $174.55.

[signed] H. BLOUNT, Tho. BARROW, John ADAMS - Auditors

64. Nancy CORDEN to James LATHAM, guardian

Vouchers from 1816-1818

Pursuant to an order from Court November term 1818, we have audited the guardian account of James LATHAM and find $44.79 due Nancy, his ward, Feby. 20th 1819.

[signed] H. BLOUNT, Tho. BARROW, John ADAMS - Auditors

65. Matilda CORDEN to James LATHAM, guardian

Vouchers from 1816-1818

Pursuant to an order of Court November Term 1818 to us directed to audit the guardian account of James LATHAM with Matilda, his ward, find due said ward the sum of $43.30. This 20th February 1819.

[signed] Hen. BLOUNT, Thomas BARROW, John ADAMS - Auditors

66. Mary E. CORDEN to James LATHAM, guardian

Vouchers from 1816-1818

Agreeable to an order of Court Nov term 1818, we have examined the guardian account of James LATHAM and find the sum of $47.25 due said ward. This Feby. 20th 1819.

[signed] Hen. BLOUNT, Thomas BARROW, John ADAMS - Auditors

67. Valuation of Negroes belonging to the estate of Bryan WINFIELD, dec'd., made agreeable to the will of said dec'd.

The above named Negroes were allotted as follows: Jno. WINFIELD got Jacob; Jno. ADAMS got Charles & Kiss; Thomas WINFIELD got Hannah; Henry WINFIELD got Sall; Bryan WINFIELD got George; Jordan WINFIELD got Stephen & Daniel; Samuel WINFIELD got Joesph & Eady; James WINFIELD got Brister.

In conformity to an order of Court to divide the estate of Bryan WINFIELD, dec'd., we do hereby certify that the valuation & lots were set off to each of the heirs. Given under our hands and seals this 26th day Sept 1818.

[signed] James SATCHWELL, Saml. CLARK, Danl. CAMPBELL, Saml. TOPPING, Major Jno. CLARK

68. Pursuant to an order of Court August Term 1818 to us directed to lay off & divide the real estate of Bryan WINFIELD, dec'd., agreeable to his last will and testament, we proceeded to divide the same in the following manner: (Plat of division included with description) Beginning at Aron GURGANUS' corner, then to the main road, then to a forked tree standing in CLARK'S line (now Zach EBORN'S), then to an oak in the head of the branch that divides this from Davis WINFIELD, then to Dowry? Creek, then to the 1st station, which includes 340 acres. This divided into 5 parts makes 68 acres a share.

One other lot in Jacks Neck which the testator bought of Robert WINFIELD was drawn for Bryan WINFIELD & valued at $950.00.

One other lot which testator bought of Manly DANIELS and wife and devised to Tho. B. WINFIELD was valued at $860.00.

And by said will we find that said testator left his daughter, Sarah, to be made out of his perishable estate equivalent to an average lot of land which we say is $844.34.

[signed] Samuel TOPPING, Danl. CAMPBELL, James SATCHWELL, Saml. CLARK, Major Jno. CLARK

69. Estate of Bryan WINFIELD to Jno. ADAMS, executor

Various notes due the estate

Pursuant to an order of Court November Term, 1818 to audit the account of Bryan WINFIELD, dec'd., with John ADAMS, his executor, we find $1462.67 due said estate.

[signed] Samuel CLARK, Daniel CAMPBELL, James SATCHWELL - Auditors

70. Account of sales of the property of Bryan WINFIELD, dec'd., sold 26th January 1818 (probably should be 1819)

Various buyers were: B.S. RUSSELL, Jesse DAVIS, Jas. HOWARD, P. McWILLIAMS, Israel WILKERSON, and Cullen SMITH.

[signed] John ADAMS, executor

71. Estate of Martha EBORN to Samuel CLARK, admr.

Various notes due the estate

We have this day examined the vouchers of Samuel CLARK, admr. to the estate of Martha EBORN, have made a complete settlement between all the heirs this 29th January 1819.

[signed] Daniel CAMPBELL, James SATTERTHWAITE - Auditors

72. James CORDEN to James LATHAM, guardian

Vouchers from 1816 - 1818

Agreeable to an order of Court, we have examined the acct. and find $239.07 due the said ward. February 20th 1819.

[signed] Hen. BLOUNT, Tho. BARROW, John ADAMS - Auditors

73. Inventory and acct. sales of James CORDEN - 15 December 1818

Total inventory amounted to $31. 25 and consisted of stock and clothing.

[signed] James LATHAM

74. Account of sales of Rebecca HOLLOWELL, dec'd., sold Jany. 11, 1819

Various buyers were: Axem LANIER, Moses WINDLY, Isaac WILKERSON, Henry RESPASS, Jno. McSWAIN, and John J. REW.

[signed] Jesse LATHAM

75. Thomas R. GIBBS to Ruth GIBBS, guardian

Voucher for 1819; Mentions hire of Negroes Frank & Dorcas.

In pursuance of an order of Court February Term 1820, we have his day examined the account of Ruth GIBBS and find due said ward the sum of $54.53.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, David GIBBS, C. SPENCER - Auditors

76. Account of sales of Elizabeth LEATH, dec'd., sold 27th May 1820

Negro girl Mary bought by Thomas LEATH for $160.00. [This was the only item listed.]

[signed] Thomas LEATH, Admr.

77. Account of sales of the Negroes belonging to Reubin GIBBS - 23rd Dec 1819

[signed] John CREDLE, Admr.

78. The annexed plan (plat included) represents 17 1/2 acres lying on Mattamuskeet on or at the head of Middle Creek running North with THORNTON'S ditch to a post standing in the dividing line between this land and Asbury COX'S land, then with that dividing line South to the southernmost line of the tract, then East with said back line to the beginning line. This parcel of land contains 2/5 of the land left by the will of Jesse COX, dec'd., to his son, Jesse who died without heirs yet leaving 3 brothers and 2 sisters who are equally entitled. And it is agreed by them that the sisters may have their shares as follows: Diedamia GIBBS is to have the part joining Asbury COX'S land which contains 8 3/4 acres. Elizabeth GIBBS is to have the part next to the head of Middle Creek which contains 8 3/4 acres. In consensus with this division, we, the heirs of Jesse COX, our brother, have hereunto set out hands and seals this 25th October 1819.

[signed] Richard COX, Abram COX, Asba COX, Robert GIBBS, Diedamia GIBBS, Watson GIBBS, Elizh. GIBBS

79. Account of sales of Shade RICHARDS, dec'd., sold 24th March 1820

Various buyers were: Jno. EASTER, JUNR., F.K. MOORE, Mary RICHARDS, Evan LIVERMAN, Jos. LIVERMAN, N. MEEKINS, and Noah BELL.

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE, Admr.

80. In obedience to an order of Court directed to us to divide the following Negroes between Hector SCOTT and Thomas SMITH as the natural guardian of William and Alfred SMITH, viz: Chanie, Ruth, Lyd, Patt & Stephen. We have proceeded to divide the same as follows:

Given this 22 May 1820.

[signed] Seth B. JORDAN, Geo. W. JORDAN, Tho. SEABROOKE

81. Mahettabell GIBBS to Ambrose GIBBS, guardian

Vouchers from 1819 - 1820

We have this day examined the account and find the sum of $154.24 due said ward this 15th May 1820.

[signed] Benjamin SAUNDERSON, David GIBBS, Stephen GIBBS - Auditors

82. McKinly GIBBS to Ambrose GIBBS, guardian

Vouchers from 1818-1820

We have examined the account and find the sum of $121. 38 due the guardian this 15th May 1820.

[signed] David GIBBS, Ben SAUNDERSON, Stephen GIBBS - Auditors

83. Estate of John SLADE, dec'd., to Foster SWINDLE, admr.

Vouchers from 1817

We have examined the account and find due the estate the sum of $293.40 this 27th May 1820.

[signed] Jon'n. HARRIS, Caleb SPENCER, Washington GIBBS - Auditors

84. Orpha GIBBS to Ruth GIBBS, guardian

Vouchers for 1819

We have examined the acount and find due the guardian the sum of $7.88 this 18th May 1820.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, David GIBBS, Caleb SPENCER - Auditors

85. Mary SAUNDERSON to Thomas SAUNDERSON, guardian

Vouchers for 1819

We have examined the account and find the sum of $42.27 due the ward this 30th May 1820.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Christ'r. GASKINS, Caleb SPENCER - Auditors

86. Elizabeth SAUNDERSON to Tho. SAUNDERSON, guardian

Vouchers from 1818-1820

We have examined the account and find the sum of $10.49 due the ward this May 30th 1820.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Christ'r. GASKINS, Stephen GIBBS - Auditors

87. Berthany SAUNDERSON to Tho. SAUNDERSON, guardian

Vouchers from Nov. 25, 1818 - Feb. Term 1820

We have examined the guardian account and find the sum of $41.16 3/4 due the ward.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Christ'r. GASKINS, Stephen GIBBS - Auditors

88. Matilda WINFIELD to Richard DAVIS, guardian

Mentions hire of Ishmel in 1819. Amount due ward was $21.33 1/2.

[signed] Richard DAVIS, guardian

89. Sally SAUNDERSON to Tho. SAUNDERSON, guardian

Vouchers from 1818-1820

We have examined the account and find the sum of $10.49 due the ward this May 30. 1820.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Christ'r. GASKINS, Stephen GIBBS - Auditors

90. Pursuant to an order from Court February Term 1820, we have this day proceeded to set off to Esther SPENCER and family, widow of Edward SPENCER, dec'd., one year's provision out of the said dec'd. estate in the following articles: 24 barrels corn, 6 bushels wheat, 600 pounds bacon, 45 pounds lard. Mattamuskeet, March 15th 1820.

[signed] Benj'n. SAUNDERSON, Robt. HENRY, John JENNETT, Jonathan HARRIS, J.P.

91. Account of sales of Tilman D. DOSIER, dec'd., sold 21 March 1820

Various buyers were: Elizabeth DOSIER who bought a 12 year old Negro girl, Stephen OWENS, Jones SPENCER, Jno. LANE, Jos. S. BARNEY, Saml. DOSIER, and Hosea SMITH.

[signed] Eliz'h. DOSIER, Adm'x.

92. Account of sales and inventory of Ed'd. SPENCER, dec'd. - March 15th 1820

Various buyers were: Esther SPENCER, Jon'n. SPENCER, Sam SPENCER, Carney GIBBS, and Caleb SPENCER.

[signed] Jon'n. SPENCER, Adm'r.

93. Inventory of Redmond GIBBS as rec'd. from the executors - Jany. 1, 1820

Vouchers from 1818-1819

Mentions Negroes Luke & Selah. Also mentions William SELBY, guardian, who returned above inventory into Court.

[not signed]

94. Benjamin LITCHFIELD to Tho. SAUNDERSON, guardian

Vouchers from 1818-1819

We have examined the account and find the sum of $73.26 due ward this 30 May 1820.

[signed] Jon'n. HARRIS, Christ'r. GASKINS, Stephen GIBBS - Auditors

95. Acct of sales of the property of Is'l. WILKERSON - 31st March 1820

Various buyers were: Robt. HESTER, the widow who bought one Bible and other sundries, Dan. W. MARTIN, William SEARS, William GORDEN, G.G. BURGEOIS, and Marvel WILKERSON.

Mentions Negroes York, Lyd & 2 children, Nance and 3 children, and July.

[signed] Noah BELL, Adm'r.

96. Zach'r. FORTISCUE to John UFFORD, guardian

Vouchers from 1815-1820

We have examined the guardian account and find the sum of $28.61 due ward. May Court 1820.

[signed] Jno. SELBY, JUNR., Tho. SPENCER

97. In obedience to an order of Court to set off to Elizabeth DOSIER, widow of Tilman D. DOSIER, a year's provision for herself & family, we have allotted the sum of $192.00 in the following articles, viz: corn, bacon, lard, flour, shoats, cows, heifers, & wheat patch.

[signed] Timothy BURGES, Thomas SEABROOK, Volantine SWINDLE, Wm. JORDAN, J.P.

98. Lydia SLADE to Foster SWINDLE, guardian

Vouchers from May 1814-Nov. 25, 1814. Mentions 1/3 of the estate of Jno. SLADE.

We have examined the guardian account & find the som of $305.06 due the ward. Done at Middle Creek May 27th 1820.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Caleb SPENCER, Washington GIBBS, SEN'R. - Auditors

99. Estate of Jno. NEAL to Thomas SPENCER, Adm'r.

Vouchers from 1818-1819; Mentions hire of Negro Josiah.

Agreeable to an order of Court, we have examined the adm'r. account and find the sum of $159.73 due the estate.

[signed] Jos. MASTERS, W. HIGSON, B. WATSON - Auditor

100. Inventory of the estate of Sarah MURRAY, dec'd. - July 18, 1820

Various items included: hogs, lard, turkeys, soap, leather, needles, 7 guns, candles, corn & potatoes now growing.

[signed] Robert FISHER

101. Account of sales of the property of Joshua FOREMAN - 25th Sept 1819

Various buyers were: Elizabeth ROBBINS, Martin FOREMAN, Harmon FOREMAN, Rocky FOREMAN, Hilliard FOREMAN, & the widow.

[signed] Benj. x BATCHELDER, Adm'r

102. Sarah MURRAY 2 July 1820/Probate: August Term 1820

"...and touching such worldly estate as it has pleased God to bless me with since the death of my husband..." Entire estate to be divided equally among "these three of my grand children and my son, Wm. MURRAY, viz: David, Vine?, and Ann MURRAY." Executor: grandson, Roberson FISHER.
Wit: Green CARROWON, William HARRIS

[signed] Sarah x MURRAY
 {pg. 85}

103. Inventory of Joshua FOREMAN, dec'd.

Various notes due the estate

[signed] B. x BATCHELDER

104. Jesse NEWTON "being in a spell of sickness" 25 Dec 1815/Probate: None given

Wife: Rachel NEWTON to use the estate during her lifetime and at her decease a division should be made amongst three of my daughters-in-law, viz: Lydia, Lacy, and Lear TUNNELL. Lear to have one extra cow.

Executor: wife, Rachel
Wit: Cason GIBBS, JUNR., Nehe'h. BENSON

[signed] Jesse x NEWTON
 {pg. 86}

105. Ann JORDAN "in a low state of health 30 Dec 1815/Probate: None given

Sister: Dinah ROGERS to have 1 bedstead & furniture, bureau, trunks & chests

Brother: William JORDAN "a note I hold of his for $80.00 or about, it being a note he gave me for one of Benjamin SMITH"
Niece: Polly SMITH, 6 pence
To: Sylvester SMITH, 6 pence
To: William SMITH, 6 pence
To: Richard SMITH, 6 pence

All Negroes to be divided equally between Dinah ROGERS and William JORDAN.

Executor: William JORDAN
Wit: Saml. DOSIER, Eliz'h. PALMER

[signed] Ann JORDAN
 {pg. 86}

106. Account of sales of the estate of Margarett LEATH sold 15th December 1818.

Various buyers were: Jno. SELBY, Denson REW, Sam FULFORD, Robert SPENCER, Silas CARTER, and Susan LEATH.

Mentions:

[signed] Jno. SELBY, JUNR., Adm'r.

107. Estate of Will COFFEE to Josiah HARRIS, adm'r.

Vouchers from August 1818 - May 1820

We have examined the account and find the sum of $7.57 due said estate.

[signed] Morgan GIBBS, Matthias CREDLE, Foster JARVIS - Auditors

108. Estate of Wallace COFFEE to Josiah HARRIS, adm'r.

Vouchers from 1818 - 1820

We have examined the account and find the sum of $13.95 due the said estate.

[signed] Morgan GIBBS, Matthias CREDLE, Foster JARVIS - Auditors

109. Account of sales of Marquis REW - October 14th 1815

Mary REW and Alfred TOOLEY were the sole purchasers. The sales amounted to $34.45.

[not signed]

110. Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1815, we have this day set off to Elizabeth SAUNDERSON & family, widow of Richard SAUNDERSON, one year's provision. This 10th June 1815.

[signed] David CARTER, Fred'k. ROPER, Jeremiah FARROW - Auditors

111. Elizabeth DAVIS of Hyde Co. 8 Feb 1814/Probate: None given

Daughter: Dinah DAVIS 1 Negro woman named Jemimah, hat & skirts
Grandson: Solomon CARTER 1 bed & furniture, wool wheel & heifer
Grandson Frederick ALLEN'S daughter: Betty ALLEN 1 bed, blanket & sheets
Frederick ALLEN'S son: Jesse Randolph ALLEN to have 1st choice of cows & calves, steer, table, skillet & plates
To: Hannah PAUL $15.00
To: Ezra PAUL 5 shillings
To: Suky PAUL 1 heifer & 3 chairs
To: Arcady PAUL 1 heifer
Son: Stephen CARTER 5 shillings
To: Redmond PAUL 5 shillings

Suky, Hannah & Arcada PAUL to divide my clothes equally and the remainder of the estate to be sold & divided between Solomon CARTER and Frederick ALLEN.

Executors: son-in-law, William DAVIS; Fred'k. ALLEN
Wit: Everett DAVIS, James x ADAMS

[signed] Eliz'h. DAVIS
 {N.C. Wills by Thornton Mitchell states this will as being in Hyde Record of Wills--Book 1, pg. 504. It is also found here in Will Book 4 on pg. 90.}

112. Solomon REW of Hyde Co. 3 March 1803/Probate: None given.

Wife: Agness REW the plantation where on I now live together with all my other lands during her life, then to her child that she is now pregnant with. Also 3 Negroes named Hannah, Edna, & Jack. All stock to be sold, excepting 2 milch cows, in order to pay debts. To: Saml. RICHARDS one milch cow; To: Sanford RICHARDS one milch cow.

Executor: wife, Agness Rew.
Wit: E. BELL, Mary Ann REW

[signed] Solomon REW
{pg. 91}

113. Aron TYSON 30 May 1815/Probate: None given

Wife: Ester I lend the plantation whereon I now live. Also all cattle, farming tools and Negro woman named Edy. I also lend her till my two children come of age or marry, 1 Negro girl named Lavincy and 1 boy named Gabe. Executor is to sell land on Broad Creek to pay debts. Daughters: Sophia & Elizabeth to have all my lands joining William JORDAN & others.

Executor: William JORDAN
Wit: Zach EBORN, Thomas SEABROOK

[signed] Aron TYSON
 {N.C. Wills by Thornton Mitchell states this will as being in Hyde Record of Wills--Book 1, pg. 500. It is also found here in Will Book 4 on pg. 92.}

114. Seth HOVEY of Hyde Co. 12 May 1815/Probate: None given

Grandson: Samuel DAILY all the land that I hold on the northern side of the road leading from Woodstock to Bath & adjoining DAVIS' patent, & LATHAM'S and WILKIN'S land provided he should be living on the 20th day of July 1819, if not, then to the heirs of his body lawfully begotten, if none, then to my granddaughter Mary Eliza JONES and her heirs. Son-in-law: Morris JONES to have the remainder of the estate after debts are paid.

Executor: son-in-law: Morris JONES
Wit: Tho. JORDAN, Tho J. LATHAM

[signed] Seth HOVEY
 {N.C. Wills by Thornton Mitchell states this will as being in Hyde Record of Wills--Book 1, pg. 503. It is also found here in Will Book 4 on pg. 92.}

115. Reading FORTISCUE to John UFFORD, guardian

Vouchers from 1812. Amount due ward was $38.42.

[not signed]

116. Account of sales of the property of James LOYD - September 30, 1815

Various buyers were: Emanuel LOYD, Jos. LOYD, Mary LOYD, & Hanna PALMER.

[signed] Emanuel LOYD

117. Francis CARROWON of Hyde Co. 2 March 1808/Probate: None given

Son: Patrick CARROWON bed & furniture & $10.00 cash
Son: Benjamin CARROWON bed & furniture
Son: William CARROWON bed & furniture

Remainder of the estate to be equally divided among sons, Benj., Patrick & William.

Executors: sons, Benjamin & William CARROWON
Wit: Reubin McCLAUD, James McCLAUD

[signed] Francis x CARROWON
 {N.C. Wills by Thornton Mitchell states this will as being in Hyde Record of Wills--Book 1, pg. 502. It is also found here in Will Book 4 on pg. 94.}

118. Estate of John KEITCH to Jasper KEITCH - February 8th 1816

Vouchers from May 1813; various notes. The sum of $199.27 was due the estate.

[signed] Wm. LATHAM, Henry BLOUNT, Jno. ADAMS - Auditors

119. Foster JARVIS of Hyde Co. 27 June 1813/Probate: None given

Wife: Delacy JARVIS, I lend 50 acres of land with the manor plantation whereon I now live with all household furniture and all stock except 2 cows & calves. Two daughters: Polly MASON & Elizabeth JEWELL all my lands lying above the old house creek up to the middle prong of Oyster Creek & joining Josiah JARVIS, dec'd. Also 1 cow & calf to each of them. Son: Levi JARVIS all my land joining Clinton TOOLEY & Benjamin JEWELL. Also my gun. After wife's death or marriage my hand mill to my 2 sons Sylvan & Cornelius JARVIS and also the land that I lent her. After the death or marriage of my wife I give unto my 3 daughters, Sally, Agness & Mary Ann JARVIS, all my property I lent my wife within doors and without.

Executors: wife Delacy JARVIS and son Cornelius JARVIS
Wit: Z. JARVIS, Foster JARVIS 3rd

[signed] Foster JARVIS
 {pg. 95}

120. Account of sales of Daniel MURRAY - August 4th 1820

Various buyers were: Jno. BERRY, Vina MURRAY, Daniel MURRAY, Wm. MURRAY, Durant MURRAY, Levi MIDGETT, David BROOKS, Wm. ROSE, & Jacob GASKINS.

[signed] R. FISHER, Exect'r.

121. Agreeable to a commission from Court November Term 1819, Thomas SPENCER did offer at public sale Negroes, Isaac about 60 years of age and Abram about 15 years of age, to effect a division between the heirs of Mary HENDERSON, alias Mary GIBBS, dec'd., and were stricken off as follows, viz:

Isaac to James McCLAUD for $108.00
Abram to Benjamin SPENCER for $538.00

[signed] Thomas SPENCER, Com'r.
January 1st 1820

122. Account of sales of the property of William TYSON - Sept. 29, 1815

Various buyers were: Tho. SMITH, Wm. MARTIN, Tho. TYSON, Marvel WILKERSON, and Sarah TYSON. Total amount of sale was $27.77.

[signed] Thomas TYSON, Adm'r.

123. Inventory of the property of Jno. SLADE, dec'd. - 21st Feby. 1816

Various notes dating from 1806-1816

[signed] Foster SWINDLE

124. Account of sales of Sarah MURRAY sold August 4th 1820

Various buyers were: D. PUGH, D. PAIN, W. BRIN, Ban MIDGETT, Jno. BERRY, Jos. TUNNEL, David FISHER, & Dan. MURRAY.

[signed] Robert FISHER, Executor

125. Inventory of Littleton EBORN, dec'd. - (No date given)

Various article listed were: 272 acres of land, $53.15 in cash, hogs, sheep, & Negro woman and child.

[signed] Wm. EBORN

126. Account of sales of the Negroes belongs to the heirs of Mary OWENS, dec'd., sold on 21st March 1821 for the purpose of making a division among the several heirs.

[signed] Benjamin SPENCER
May Term 1821

127. Account of sales of Elizabeth DAVIS, dec'd. - 16 Dec 1815

Various buyers were: Sol. CARTER, Wm. DAVIS, Winf'd. DAVIS, Jno. DAVIS, Jesse DAVIS, Everett DAVIS, and Isaac SIMPSON.

[signed] Fred ALLEN

128. Account of sales of Aron TYSON, dec'd., - 22nd Sept 1815

Various buyers were: Jery TOOLEY, Joseph CLARK, Jno. EASTER who bought a Bible, Jas. SATCHWELL, & Jno. TYSON.

[signed] Wm. JORDAN, Ex'r.

129. Maurice JONES of Hyde Co. 5 November 1819/Probate: None given

Wife: Sally D. JONES all the land & plantation whereon I lived before I moved to Woodstock, that is all the land on the southeast side of the marsh running up the Woodstock gut to the DAILY field, then with the main road to WILKINS' line, all of which land is contained on a deed from Henry SCOTT as sheriff to B. WILKINS & Barbary?/Basbay? CORDEN, containing 404 acres. I also bequeath to my wife Negroes Owin?, Mingo, and Ade and her child Hannah. Also one horse and her choice of beds and furniture, 2 bureaus, one dozen chairs, washstand, 3 tables, small writing desk, 4 cows, 20 head of hogs, corn, wheat, 10 sheep & two large trunks. Daughter: Mary Eliza JONES to have the land & plantation I bought of B.M. SELBY together with all the land on the side of the marsh next to Woodstock, containing 160 acres, more or less. Also Negroes Luke, Eli, Nelly and child Edwin, and ???. It is my desire that all my land contained in John Mark HOVEY'S patent & a new entry made adjoining the same Latham WILKINS and DAILY'S line made by Doctor HOVEY. One other piece by deed from Jesse LATHAM to Seth HOVEY joining the above, all to be sold on a credit of twelve & eighteen months. Also it is my wish that Negro woman Silvy and her four children be sent off or carried by one of my executors and disposed of to the best advantage for cash and the money to be applied to the payment of my debts. I wish for two other pieces of land to be sold and the money used for payment of my debts, one lying on Swanquarter given by George T. VALLANCE? To Thomas HOVEY, son of Seth HOVEY, by deed. The other tract lying on Mattauskeet joining GASKINS and others, which land was given by B.H. SELBY to Seth HOVEY. Wife's daughter: Margarett SELBY to have one Negro girl named Annet. Executor should see that she has a good English education paid for out of the money that comes to his hand. Daughter: Maria JONES to have one Negro girl named Rosett and 150 acres of land lying in the woodyard patented by Seth HOVEY. She should also have one year's schooling paid for by the executor out of the money that comes to his hand. All other of my estate not otherwise given is to be sold and the money divided between my wife, Sally D. JONES, and my daughter, Mary E. JONES, after all debts are paid.

Executors: Benjn. SAUNDERSON, John STANLY, Benjamin M. SELBY
Wit: B.E. MALLISON, J.W. LUCUS

[signed] Maurice JONES
 {pg. 100}

130. Estate of Jas. BRIDGMAN to J. HARRIS, Adm'r.

Vouchers from August Term 1818 - May 1819; Mentions widow's dower of $249.39.

Pursuant to an order of Court, we have examined the account & find due the estate the sum of $86.19. May 16th 1821.

[signed] Morgan GIBBS, Matthias CREDLE, Foster JARVIS - Commissioners

131. In obedience to a commission from the Court Feb. Term 1821, we have this day proceeded to set off to Lurana MIDGETT & family, widow of Samuel MIDGETT, her one year's provision, viz: corn, wheat, pork, bacon, lard, 2 cows & 1 yearling, poultry, tallow and candles on hand.

Done at Far Creek, 19th March 1821.

[signed] David CARTER, Christ'r. GASKINS, Robert x HENRY - Commissioners

132. Inventory of the personal property of Jane SPENCER - 10 March 1821

Various cattle & household furnishings listed.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Exet'r.

133. Inventory of the property of Noah HUFSEY?, dec'd. Mentions 1/2 of Negro man named Frank, Negro woman named Dina, 1/7 part of Negro woman named Nance and her child Tom. This 24th March 1821.

March 26, 1821 1/2 of Negro Frank was sold to Asa BELL for $230.00; April 10, 1821 Nancy & child was hired out to Sarah HUFSEY?

[signed] Joshua B. HUFSEY?, Adm'r.

134. Account of sales of Susan EASTER sold 30 March 1821

Various buyers were: John EASTER, Carney EASTER, William EASTER, and Hillory EASTER. Mentions hire of Negroes York, Clarissa, Lovy and Pru?.

[signed] John EASTER, SR.?/JR.?, Adm'r.

135. Thomas SAUNDERSON, guardian to B. LITCHFIELD

Vouchers from 1820-1821

We have examined the account and find the sum of $58.44 due the ward. May 27th 1821.

[signed] Caleb SPENCER, Christopher GASKINS, Stephen GIBBS - Commissioners

136. Thomas SAUNDERSON, guardian, in account with Sarah SAUNDERSON

Vouchers from 1819 - May 27, 1821

We have examined the account & find the sum of $8.38 due the guardian. May 27th 1821.

[signed] Stephen GIBBS, Christ'r. GASKINS, Caleb SPENCER - Commissioners

137. Estate of Jones SPENCER, in account with Benj. SPENCER, Adm'r.

Vouchers from February 1819 - March 1819

[not signed]

138. Thomas PAINE of Hyde Co. 29 November 1824/Probate: May Term 1826

Wife: Dorothy PAINE to have 2 Negro men named Benjamin & James; various cattle, schooner "David", canoes & nets. Son & Daughter: David & Zilpha to have 93 acres of land on Long Shoal; Daughter: Zilpha one bed & furniture; various cattle; Daughter: Dorcas one bed & furniture; various cattle; Sons: John, Edward, Saunderson, Benjamin, Thomas, William & Cornelius PAINE to have all horses except 3 cart horses. Son Joseph PAINE'S heirs: 5 head of sheep; Son: Benjamin PAINE to have my church Bible; Son: David 5 head of sheep; Daughter: Bethany to have 2nd choice of cows & calf; Son: Saunderson the gun he now has; Son: Thomas the gun he now is shooting and one book called the Holy Bible; Son: William my English musket, the gun he is now shooting; Son: Cornelius the __?__ gun; Son: Benjamin the gun he now shoots; Son: Thomas one book called the Holy Bible; Son: John a dictionary; 7 sons: John, Edward, Saunderson, Benjamin, Thomas, William, & Cornelius one Negro man named Boaz? 4 sons: Benjamin, Thomas, William & Cornelius one bed & furniture each; At my wife's decease or when the youngest child comes of age, then Negroes Benjamin & James to choose their masters among my sons: John, Edward, Saunderson, Benjamin, Thomas, William, & Cornelius. Also when the youngest child comes of age for the boat, canoes & nets to be sold & divided amongst my 7 sons: John, Edward, Saunderson, Benjamin, Thomas, William & Cornelius. I leave my boat frame to my 7 sons to sell & divide the money among them. All carpenter tools to be divided equally among my sons. At the expiration of my wife's widowhood then all property to come back to my 7 sons. Remainder of goods & chattles to be sold and divided amongst my wife and children: John, Bethany, Edward, Saunders, Benjamin, Thomas, William, Cornelius and Joseph's heirs.

Executors: John PAINE & Benjamin PAINE
Wit: James GRAY, Jacob MIDGETT, Joseph D. PUGH

[signed] Thomas PAINE
 {pg. 110}

139. In obedience to an order of Court, we have met in order to audit & settle the acct. between the estate of William WARD, dec'd., and Elizabeth WARD, the Adm'x.

Various expenses listed. Amount due Adm'r. was $2.25.

This 20th day of Nov. 1825

[signed] Wallace STYRON, J.P., Zachariah BURRUS, Moses AUSTIN

140. Agreeable to an order to set off to Elizabeth SMITH, widow of Benjamin SMITH, dec'd., a year's provision, we have allotted the sum of $240.00 for the support of her and her family in the following manner: 10 hogs, 30 bushels corn, 1 sow, 7 shoats, 9 pigs, 2 cows & calves, etc. December 20th 1820.

[signed] Noah BELL, J.P., D.W. MARTIN, Thomas SEABROOK

141. In obedience to an order of Court to lay off to Nancy MOSS, widow of Wm. MOSS, dec'd., one year's provision, we have allotted the widow $48.00 to be paid out of the estate by the adm'r, the property being sold. May 3rd 1821.

[signed] Samuel TOPPING, John L. SWINDLE, Ira HOLLOWELL - Commissioners

142. Estate of Hosea CLEEVS to Jeremiah TOOLEY, Adm'r.

Mentions amount of Acct. Sales 5 Jany. 1813 and sale of Negro Rose.

In obedience to an order of Court, we have examined the acct. & find a balance of 71 pounds due the estate. 31st day August 1818.

[signed] L.B. JORDAN, John SELBY, JUN'R., Jno. B. JASPER - Commissioners

143. Inventory of the property of Joseph WARD, dec'd. - March 13th 1818

Various tools, cattle & furnishings listed.

[signed] Joseph HARRIS

144. Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1818, we have this day proceeded to value & allot the Negroes of the estate of William SPENCER, JUNR., dec'd., amongst the several heirs, in the following manner, viz:

[signed] Benjamin SAUNDERSON, David CARTER, W.W. HALL?/HILL? - Commissioners

145. Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1818, we have proceeded to set off to Bethany VEAL and family, widow of George VEAL, dec'd., who died intestate, a sufficient amount for one year's support. Mentions corn, wheat, cattle, etc. Done this 8th day June 1818.

[signed] D. GIBBS, Wm. CAHOON, Henry S. LATHAM, David CARTER, J.P.

146. Account of sales of Joseph WARD, dec'd., sold 13th march 1818

Various buyers were: Zaphaniah SAWYER, Cason HARRIS, Elery WARD, Ezekiel BERRY & Shadrack DANIELS. Total amount of sale was $202.33.

[signed] Joseph HARRIS, Adm'r.

147. Sale of Negro sold by an order of Court obtained from February term 1818, one Negro woman named Gin sold to James EBORN for $577.00. This March 20th 1818.

[signed] H.G. COWELL

148. Inventory of the property of James CLEEVES, dec'd., taken 20th April 1818

Many notes listed.

[signed] Mary DAVIS

149. Account of sales of the property of Rotheous WILKINS, dec'd., sold 2nd Febry. 1818

Mentions a set of blacksmith tools sold to James S. WILKINS. Also mentions hire of Negro Jim.

[signed] James S. WILKINS, Adm'r.

150. Divinah JARVIS in account with Joseph HARRIS, guardian

Vouchers from 1817 - 1818

Agreeable to a commission from August Term 1818, we have examined the account and find the sum of $108.96 due the ward. This 1st Sept 1818.

[signed] T. SPENCER, James CREDLE, Wm. CREDLE

151. George G. JARVIS in account with Joseph HARRIS, guardian

Vouchers from Aug. 27, 1817 - April 1, 1818

Agreeable to a commission from August Term 1818, we have examined the account and find the sum of $33.47 due the ward. This 1st Sept 1818.

[signed] Tho. SPENCER, James CREDLE, Wm. CREDLE

152. Inventory and account of sales of the property of Sophia SPENCER, dec'd., sold 17 June 1818

The only buyers were: Thomas SPENCER and Caleb BALANCE. Mentions hire of Negro Frank to Christopher GASKINS and Negro Bob to Caleb BALLANCE.

[signed] Tho. SPENCER, Adm'r.

153. An inventory of the property of Benjamin LITCHFIELD, minor, taken 18th August 1815 to amount received of former guardian, $87.07.

[signed] Thomas SAUNDERSON

154. Pursuant to an order from May Term 1818, we have this day proceeded to value and allot the Negroes belonging to the estate of John HENDERSON, dec'd., and divide the same between Noah GIBBS in right of his wife, Mary GIBBS, former widow of John HENDERSON, dec'd., as her distributive share to said deceased estate:

1 Negro woman named Jude valued at $424.80; Pays the other heirs $255.39; Set off to the other 5 heirs (no names mentioned); Chain? Valued at $308.33; Rhoda valued at $283.33.

Done at Middle Creek June 16, 1818.

[signed] David CARTER, W.W. HALL?/HILL?, Benjamin SAUNDERSON

155. Dinah SPENCER in account with David CARTER, guardian

Pursuant to an order of May Term 1818, we have examined the account and find a balance of $381.18 due the ward. Done at Middle Creek Augt. 20th 1818.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Benjamin SAUNDERSON, David GIBBS

156. Account of sales & inventory of the estate of Volentine WILLIAMS, dec'd. - June 18th 1818

Various buyers were: Patsy WILLIAMS, Clemant DANIELS, John CAHOON 3rd, Robert CARTRIGHT, & Charles VOLIVA.

[signed] John MEAKINS, Adm'r.

157. Account of sales of the estate of George VEAL sold 8th June 1818

Various buyers were: Bethany VEAL, George VEAL, David GIBBS, Barnaba BALLANCE, Affie COX, Abram COX, & Elizabeth SAUNDERSON. Mentions hire of Negroes Andrew, Lovy & child, Orpra & child, Bob, and Barzilla. Total amount of sale was $285.17.

One year's provisions laid off for widow which consisted of corn, wheat, bacon, hogs, cows, fish, etc.

August 27th 1818: Further inventory of 3 Negroes consisting of 2 boys and 1 girl.

[signed] Benj. SAUNDERSON

158. Benjamin LITCHFIELD in account with Thomas SAUNDERSON, guardian

Pursuant to an order of Court February Term 1818, we have examined the account and find the sum of $78.90 due the ward. This May 25th 1818.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Caleb SPENCER, Washington GIBBS

159. Estate of Reuben GIBBS, dec'd., in account with Jno. CREDLE, Adm'r.

Vouchers from Jan. 1, 1818 - May Term 1818; Mentions one note in favor of the estate against Richard COX, dec'd.

In obedience to an order of Court May Term 1818, we have examined the acct. and find a balance due the estate of $35.60. 22nd Augt. 1818.

[signed] Matthias CREDLE, James JARVIS, Joseph SERMON

160. Account of sales of the property of Wm. BALLANCE, dec'd., sold 6th March 1818.

Various buyers were: Clinton TOOLEY, Bartee GIBBS, Zion FLOWERS, Tho. BALLANCE & Jordan GIBBS. Total amount of sale was $95.49.

[signed] John BALLANCE, Adm'r.

161. Estate of James BARROW, dec'd., in account with Thos. BARROW, Admr.

Vouchers from 1814 - 1818

In obedience to an order of Court, we have this day examined the account of Thomas BARROW, adm'r., and find a balance of $485.95 due the estate. February 18th 1818.

[signed] Zach EBORN, Henry BLOUNT, Sam'l. ______.

162. Isaiah H. SPENCER in account with Stephen GIBBS, guardian

Vouchers from 1817 - 1818

Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1818, we have examined the account and find the sum of $438.50 due the ward. Augt. 26th 1818.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Wm. SELBY, Caleb SPENCER

163. Stephen MASON, minor, in acct. with Isaac SAWYER, guardian

Voucher from Nov. Term 1814 when guardian bond was issued; Mentions nursing said ward for 3 months in 1814 while lame.; clothing furnished for ward 1814-1817.

Pursuant to an order of May Court 1818, we have examined the account and find a balance due said ward of $14.72. Augt. 29, 1818.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Caleb SPENCER, Elliot CLAYTON

164. Account of sales of Malachy and Mary BURGESS sold December 24, 1817

Various buyers were: Timothy BURGESS, Hector SCOTT, Robert SPENCER, and Jon. BARNEY

[signed] Timothy BURGESS

165. Peledge W. SPENCER in account with Stephen GIBBS, guardian

Vouchers from Aug. 20, 1817 - Aug. 1818

Pursuant to an order of May Court 1818, we have examined the account and find a balance of $350.24 due the ward. Done at Middle Creek Aug. 20th 1818.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Wm. SELBY, Caleb SPENCER

166. Cason G. SPENCER in account with Stephen GIBBS, guardian

Vouchers from 1816 - 20 August 1818

Pursuant to an order of May Court, we have examined the account and find a balance of $336.98 due the ward. Done at Middle Creek Augt. 20th 1818.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Wm. SELBY, Caleb SPENCER

167. Estate of Shadrack SADLER with Annanias SADLER

Vouchers from Aug. 1816 - Aug. 1818

Agreeable to a commission directed at May Court 1818, we have examined the account and find the sum of $241.48 due said estate. Augt. 29th 1818.

[signed] Thomas SPENCER, Christ. GASKINS

168. Elizabeth COX in account with Benjamin SAUNDERSON, dec'd.

Vouchers from Aug. 1804 - 1818 Mentions her distributive share in Jesse COX'S estate and hire of old Sarah from 1804-1808

Pursuant to an order of Nov Court 1818, we have examined the account and find a balance due ward of $69.89.

[signed] D. GIBBS, David CARTER, Jon'n. HARRIS

169. Henry S. SPENCER in account with David GIBBS, guardian

Pursuant to an order of May Court 1818, we have examined the account and find a balance of $1043.74 due said ward. Augt. 22nd 1818.

[signed] David CARTER, Benjamin SAUNDERSON, Tho. JENNETT

170. William S. GIBBS in account with David GIBBS, guardian

Pursuant to an order of May Court 1818, we have examined the account and find a balance of $573.87 due said ward. Done at Middleton 22nd Augt. 1818.

[signed] Tho. G. JENNETT, Benj. SAUNDERSON, David CARTER

171. Pursuant to an order from May Term 1818, we as commissioners have this day proceeded to value and allot the Negroes belonging to the estate of John NEALE, dec'd., and to divide the same between Sidney NEALE, his widow, and his 3 children Benedict, Hiram & Sarah NEALE, the said children's share to be kept in common stock undivided tho each heir share now. Middle Creek June 16th 1818.

[signed] David CARTER, W.W. HILL, Benjamin SAUNDERSON

172. In pursuance to an order of Court directed to us to divide the estate of Melica and Mary BURGESS between the heirs and heirs at law of Mary & Susan BURGESS, we have met and report as follows, to wit:

[signed] B. BARNEY, Sam'l. CLARK, William JORDAN

173. Nancy SELBY in account with David GIBBS, guardian

Vouchers from 1818

Pursuant to an order of May Court 1818, we have examined the account and find a balance of $1119.50 due said ward. Done at Middleton 22nd Augt. 1818.

[signed] David CARTER, Benj. SAUNDERSON, Tho. G. JENNETT

174. Pursuant to an order of Court, we have proceeded to lay off the road and turn, the same leading from the canal along Martin SWINDELL'S line on the new road, thence along said SWINDELL'S line and Wm. SWINDELL'S line to the old public road leading to Mill Creek, the damage accessed to be nothing at all. Done & signed at the road 3rd April 1818.

[signed] Wm. SELBY, Henry LATHAM, J.K. GIBBS, Wm. CAHOON, Benajah WATSON, Tho. JONES, Silas JONES, Benjamin HALL, Benj. WATSON, Hardy SWINDELL, John NORTHAN, Patrick CARROWON.

175. Matilda WINFIELD in account with Rich'd DAVIS, guardian

Vouchers from 1810-1818; Mentions 2/3 hire of Negro Ishmael from 1810-1818.

[signed] Richard DAVIS, guardian

176. In obedience to an order of Court to us directed to divide the personal property of William CORDING, dec'd., agreeable to deceased will, we find the personal estate worth $5279.50. Each of the four heirs to receive $1319.87. And after placing them in 4 lots, we proceeded to divide and find that William JORDAN who intermarried with Aretta CORDING, drew lot #1 containing the following Negroes:

And further find that Wm. JORDAN has to pay to the guardian of his heirs the sum of $57.62. Witness our hands and seals this 30th day of December 1817.

[signed] Zach EBORN, Henry BLOUNT, Sam'l. TOPPING, Littleton EBORN, C. MALESON

177. Estate of Spencer HENRY, in account with Thos. SAUNDERSON, Adm'r.

Vouchers from 1812-1818; Mentions a debt for "nursing dec'd. for 11 days in his last sickness" and paying Tho. HARRIS $4.00 for a coffin.

Pursuant to an order of Court February Term 1818, we have examined the account and find a balance due the estate of $213.55. May 1st 1818.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Caleb SPENCER, Washington GIBBS - Commissioners

178. Jeremiah GIBBS' estate to Stephen GIBBS, Adm'r.

Vouchers from November Term 1816 - May Term 1818; Mentions paying Elliot CLAYTON $4.00 for coffin & bills for keeping Negro Fan & children and Negroes Sarah and boy Bryon.

Pursuant to an order of May Court 1818, we have examined the account and find a balance of $59.31 due said Adm'r. Augt. 20, 1818.

[signed] Caleb SPENCER, Jonathan HARRIS, Wm. SELBY

179. Agreeable to a commission from Augt. Term 1817, we met and laid off to widow CLARK (first name not mentioned) and family one year's provision out of the crop and stock at hand.

Various household furnishings listed as well as corn, yeopon, coffee, sugar, etc. 21 Nov 1817.

[signed] John SELBY, SENR., Banister MIDYETT, Saml. GIBBS, JUNR.

180. Thompsy GIBBS in account with Nath'l. CREDLE, guardian

Vouchers from Feb. Term 1816 - Nov. 1817

Pursuant to an order of Court Aug. Term 1817, we have examined the account and find a balance of $17.79 due said ward. November 10th 1817.

[signed] Morgan GIBBS, Joseph HARRIS, Abel L. TOOLEY - Auditors

181. Estate of Mitchael ROSE with Amos NEALE, Adm'r.

Vouchers from Aug. Term 1815 - May Term 1816

In obedience to an order of Court May term 1818, we have examined the account and find the sum of $18.92 1/2 due the estate. 22nd Augt. 1818.

[signed] Morgan GIBBS, James JARVIS, Matthias CREDLE - Auditors

182. (This item was found in Will Book 4 on a separate sheet of paper in an entirely different handwriting than found in the will book pages. No county was listed. I have tried to translate it in full.)

Mary SMITH had a daughter whose name was Mary, which daughter married a BOTRON and had a daughter by the name of Elizabeth to whom the Negro Betsey was given by the will of her grandmother, Mary SMITH, at August Term 1785. Wm. RUSSELL, Esqr. was appointed guardian to Elizabeth BOTRON.

May Term 1785 - on motion it was ordered that a commission issue to Seth HARVEY or some other justices assigned to keep the peace for this county, to take the deposition on oath of Samuel DAVIS in behalf of T.L. BOUORYGUARD in a suit bought by him against Wm. RUSSELL, Esqr., executor of Mary BOTRON, deceased. August 1785.

James JASPER & Elizabeth JASPER, executor and executrix of the estate of Mary SMITH vs. T.L. BOUORYGUARD. Found for the plaintiff the sum of 234? pounds.

The amount of sales of the estate of Mary SMITH, dec'd., rendered into Court by Henry SCOTT, Sheriff. Recorded November Term 1785.

James JASPER, executor of Mary SMITH, rendered into Court the amount as executor on oath amended and allowed and ordered to be recorded. An additional inventory of the estate of Mary BOTRON, deceased, rendered into court by oath of Wm. RUSSELL, executor.
 {North Carolina Wills: A Testator Index, 1665-1900 by Thornton W. Mitchell lists the will of a Mary BOTSON in Hyde County, NC in 1785 found in Record of Wills 1, pg. 129. In places the name looked like BATSON, BOTSON & BOTRON.}

183. Various articles listed were: tables, chairs, cattle, loom, gun, tools, etc.

"The above articles has been allowed for dower of provision." No date given.

[signed] Milinda x DANIELS, Adm'r.

184. Account of the hire of Negroes belonging to Seth HARVEY - Interest to March 1st 1818

Vouchers from 1806 - 1817; Mentions Negroes Jack, Sam, Stephen, and small boy named Jim.

[not signed]

185. Seth HARVEY, minor, in account with Whyriott ORMOND, guardian

Vouchers from Jany. 2, 1807 - Sept. 1817; Amount due ward of $240.13

[not signed]

186. John UFFORD 12 March 1818/Probate: November Term 1818

Wife: Mary UFFORD I bequeath my plantation at the fork of the road, my house & lot at Germanton, beds & furniture, a Negro girl named Peg, 6 stool chairs, all provisions in the house, ploughs, hoes, and cattle.
Daughter: Elizabeth to have two beds & furniture, Negro girl named Roxisanah and if the will of Ebenezer BELL, dec'd., should stand, I wish for her to be paid $400.00 cash.
Daughter: Malvina to have two beds & furniture, a Negro girl named Phebe and $400.00 to be paid by my executors provided the will of Ebenezer BELL should stand.
All property not given away to be sold to pay my debts and any residue to be equally divided between my wife and her children.
Wit: Rich'd. M.G. MOORE, Jaboc TOOLEY

[signed] John UFFORD

PS: I leave my beloved friend Israel WILKINSON my executor to this my last will and testament as long as he does stay in the family and if he should not stay in the family until he settles my business, I wish for my wife to choose some good man to be my executor and guardian to my children. I also wish for my executor to collect all the money that I have in the hands of officers immediately in order to pay what I owe on ________ as fast as it _________.
{North Carolina Wills: A Testator Index, 1665-1900 by Thornton W. Mitchell listed the above as the will of John AFFORD found in Will Book 4; pg. 136. I transcribed it as John UFFORD.}

187. Account of sales of the property of Cason GIBBS, SEN'R. sold April 28, 1826.

Various buyers were: Littleton GIBBS, Henry GIBBS, Isaiah SPENCER, Oliver GIBBS, Cason JONES, W.S. GIBBS, and Jesse GIBBS. Total amount of sale was $83.72 and consisted of lambs & sheep.

[signed] Oliver GIBBS, Exet'r.

188. Israel WILKINSON 29 December 1818/Probate: February Term 1820

Wife: Mary WILKINSON I give all household & kitchen furniture, farming tools, hogs, horses, cattle, sheep & provision on hand. I lend to my wife during her lifetime my Negro men York and Isaac and Negro woman Lyd and her child Sutton. I lend to my wife the plantation whereon I now live.
To: William GORDAN and Betsey WILKINSON I give my Negro girl Nance and her two children, Clarrisy and Eunecy, provided they never claim or demand from me, my wife, or any heirs anything on account of the estate of Frederick WILKINSON and the estate of Jesse WILKINSON. And if they are not satisfied with Nance and her 2 children, then it is my desire that my wife should have them.
Brother: Bryan WILKINSON to have as much of my land as will make his land where he lives 15 poles wide on the front and 10 poles wide on the back.
Brother: Abraham WILKINSON, after the death of my wife, to have the plantation where I now live together with all lands adjoining not before given away. Also all my right in the lands over Creek which formerly belonged to Lovey WILKINSON. Also my Negro man Isaac after my wife's death.
To: Richard RICHARDS all the claims I hold against him.
To: Daniel WILKINSON the tract of land I bought from James WILKINSON, dec'd.
Brothers & Sisters: Abram WILKINSON, Marvel WILKINSON, Benjamin WILKINSON, Mary WILKINSON & Dinah WILKINSON to have Negroes York, Lyd & Sutton after my wife's decease.
After my debts are paid I give the remaining notes, bonds & other debts due to me to be divided equally between my 5 brothers and sisters and my wife, making 6 shares.
Executor: brothers, Abram & Brian WILKINSON
Wit: Seth B. JORDAN, G.G. BOURGEOIS

[signed] Isl. WILKINSON
 {pg. 138}

189. Jacob GASKILL, JUNR. Of Mattamuskeet 20 Oct 1820/Probate: Nov. Term 1820

Wife: Prudence GASKILL I give all my lands in Hyde County and I give all my Negroes to her for her lifetime except three.
Son: Benjamin GASKILL to have Negro boy named Norage
Son: Wm. G. GASKILL to have Negro girl named Sarah
Son: Richard GASKILL to have Negro girl named Beal
Executors: wife Prudence GASKILL and brother, Thomas GASKILL

On the back of the will are the following words: "and I would wish that Daniel to be set free at the death of my wife and also Beal & Thial"

[signed] Jacob GASKILL
{pg. 139}

190. William CREDLE 2 October 1819/Probate: November Term 1820

Wife: Peggy I bequeath one bed & furniture, one cow and calf, spinning wheel, one table & chairs and the use of the plantation where I now live. My Negro Matt I lend to her to maintain & school the children and if she neglects to maintain and school them then my executors to take the property out of her hands and see that the children are well dealt by. Daughter: Rebecah to have my Negro girl Bet, one feather bed & furniture, one cow and calf and 1/2 of Negro Matt at my wife's death.
Four sons: Tilson, Benjamin, Nathaniel, & Samuel I give my land to be divided equally by my executors when Tilson comes of age 20 and if the executors cannot agree upon division then some other persons to make the division, majority ruling.
Son: Benjamin to have Lewis
Executors: Nathaniel & Matthias CREDLE
Wit: John L. SWINDELL, Daniel CREDLE

[signed] Wm. CREDLE

Amendment to will - July 4th 1820 I wish all my sons to be made equal in the land but Benjamin to have Lewis more than the rest. I wish the girls equal.

[signed] William CREDLE
 {pg. 140}

191. Benjamin GIBBS, JUNR. of Hyde County 29 Nov 1813/Probate: None listed

Son: Noah GIBBS 1/3 part of my land & plantation where I now live...the western part
Son: William GIBBS 1/3 part of my land & plantation where I now live ...the middle part
Son: Benjamin GIBBS 1/3 part of my land & plantation where I now live ...the eastern part.

Six daughters: Polly, Aquilla, Rachael, Cassandra, Nancy & Milly GIBBS to divide equally all my household furniture.
Executors: 2 sons, Noah & William GIBBS
Wit: Caleb SPENCER, Stephen GIBBS

[signed] Benjamin GIBBS
 {pg. 141}

192. Frederick ROPER No date on will/Probate: November Term 1820

Wife: (not named) all my property as it now stands during her life or widowhood that she may give my younger children a good, common education and at her death or marriage, I give to my Grand daughter, Nancy, one bed & furniture, one cow & calf, one wheel and one pair of cards.
Sons: (not named) I give all my lands to be equally divided.
Executors: Benjamin GIBBS, JUNR. and son, Jno. W. ROPER
Wit: Jno. BLACKWELL, Hen. S. SPENCER

[signed] Frederick ROPER
 {pg. 142}

193. Benjamin GIBBS of Hyde Co. 17 Oct 1820/Probate: November Term 1820

Wife: Mary GIBBS to have the use of my plantation whereon I live during her natural life and 4 Negroes, viz: Jack, Chane, Bet, & old Jinny; one bedstead & furniture, 1 cow & calf, 1 2-year old mare, 2 trunks, bureau & furniture.
Son: Benjamin GIBBS to have 1/3 of the land & plantation including the buildings, whereon I now live after my wife's death; also 1/2 of 7 Negroes named Milly, Moriah, Bartlet, Seth, Gibbs, Easter & Becca. One bed and furniture. Also Negro man Sharper and old Negro Adam and my new gun.
Daughter: Nancy GIBBS to have 1/3 of the land where I now live including the middle of the tract, after my wife's decease; also 1/2 of the above named 7 Negroes; also to have Negro boy Aaron.
Daughter: Mandy GIBBS to have 30 acres of land lying on the west side of the road leading from Middle creek to Wysockin adjoining the lands of John JENNETT & Thomas JENNETT. Also 4 Negroes named Bob, Dinah, Edney & Minra?
Son: Lockhard GIBBS to have the land & plantation on Far Creek adjoining the lands of Ricketts GIBBS and Margaret WEBSTER. Also 4 Negroes named Elijah, Wilson, Lydia & Elizar.
Daughter: Dorcas Jane GIBBS to have 1/3 of the land & plantation whereon I live after my wife's death, that part adjoining the main road and her division to run across my plantation so Benjamin, Nancy and Dorcas shall each have 1/3 of the good land and 1/3 of the marsh.
All residue of the estate not already given is to be sold on a credit of 6 months and used to pay my just debts, the remaining to be divided equally between my said children: Benjamin, Nancy, Mandy, Lockhart & Dorcas Jane GIBBS.
Executors: John W. ROPER, Benjamin SAUNDERSON, Wilson GIBBS
Wit: John CARROW, William HALL

[signed] Benjamin GIBBS
 {pg. 142}

194. Agreeable to an order of Court, we have met to lay off to Mariam RICHARDS, widow of Shadrick RICHARDS, dec'd., her one year's provision. The crop & stock being sold already, we have allotted $32.85 out of the amount of account sales and ordered the administrator to pay over to the widow the said amount. August 22nd 1820.

[signed] John SELBY, JR., Mat. BELL, William BLOUNT

195. Pursuant to an order of Court November Term 1820, we as commissioners were summoned to divide the Negroes belonging to the estate of Jeremiah GIBBS, minor, dec'd., amongst the several heirs as follows:

Division made at Mattamuskeet the 2nd day of January 1821.

[signed] Benj. SAUNDERSON, John J. BONNER, John W. ROPER, Hen. GIBBS 3rd, Cason JONES - Commissioners

196. Account of sales of the property of Jos. MASTERS sold by the Admr. 24th day of March 1826 on a 6 months credit.

The only buyers were: Saml. MASTERS who bought Negro boy Ellick for $400.00, Jas. McCLOUD and Jesse GIBBS who bought Negro boy Isaac for $426.50. Total amount of sale was $899.55.

[signed] Wm. SELBY, Saml. MASTERS, Admrs.

197. Joseph M. GIBBS in account with T.B. GIBBS, guardian

Mentions taxes paid for the years 1823 & 1824

We have examined the guardian account and find the sum of $2.92 due the ward. May 31, 1826.

[signed] Wm. CAHOON, Robert JENNETT - Commissioners

198. Account of sales of the estate of Robert JENNETT, SENR. Sold 8th day December 1822

Various buyers were: Robert JENNETT, John JENNETT, David GIBBS, SENR., W.B. SPENCER, J. FARROW, & Mary JENNETT.

(This was not signed and looked as if part of it was missing. The bottom 2/3 of this page and the whole of the next page were totally blank.)

199. Account of sales of the personal property of the late Watson GIBBS sold on 6 months credit by Caleb SPENCER and Israel SHELDON, Admrs., with the will annexed. 24 March 1826.

Various buyers were: Elizabeth GIBBS, John HOLLOWAY, David CUTRELL, Jones W. SPENCER, Chris'r. FLETCHER, Wallace BALLANCE, & Thos. CARROW who bought Negro Boston for $300.00. Total amount of sale was $572.15.

[signed] Caleb SPENCER, Isr. SHELDON, Admrs.

200. Cason HARRIS in account with Drucilla, Joseph, Christian, & Cason WARD

Vouchers from May Term 1825 - February 1826

Agreeable to an order of Court, we have examined the account and find the sum of $160.12 due the wards. May Term 1826.

[signed] Jno. J. BONNER, Major CLARK, Matthias CREDLE - Commissioners

201. Polly GIBBS in account with Thomas B. GIBBS

Mentions land taxes paid for 1823 & 1824.

Agreeable to an order of Court, we have examined the account and find due the ward $11.43. May 31, 1826.

[signed] Wm. CAHOON, Robert JENNETT - Commissioners

202. Oliver GIBBS in right of his wife in account with Charity A. & Nancy M. FARROW, orphans of Miles FARROW

Vouchers from August 31, 1824 - Feb. 28, 1826

We have examined the account and find the sum of $185.68 due the heirs.

[signed] Cason JONES, John J. BONNER - Commissioners

203. Account of sales of the estate of Ruth GIBBS sold at 6 months credit December 20, 1825.

Various buyers were: Samuel SPENCER, Caleb BALLANCE, Isaac SAWYER, Benedict NEAL, Thos. BONNER and R.S. HALL. This sale consisted mostly of stock and crops and amounted to $801.44.

[signed] Benedict NEAL, Adm'r. with will annexed

204. Cason GIBBS, SEN'R. of Hyde Co. 15 February 1825/Probate: May Term 1826

Wife: Phebe GIBBS I lend 1/2 of the land whereon I live including my manor plantation and improvements during her natural life. Also the privilege of getting timber off the 25 acres of pine land lying on Wysockin road. Also I lend the privilege of getting cypress rails out of Cypress Swamp that I purchased from William GIBBS and Lovett BELL. I also lend her the following Negroes: old Jack, Barbara, Caleb and Fan. Also one horse named Dragon and one mare named Poll. One plow, 2 hoes, 2 axes, 1 cart, 1 handsaw, 1 canoe and 1 grindstone. It is my desire that she shall keep all the children in minority together with her and maintain them.
Daughter: Sally GASKINS and her children having already received their legacy, I have nothing more to add.
Daughter: Mahala EASTER to have 10 shillings, she having received her legacy before.
Son: Samuel GIBBS having heretofore received Negro man Wallace, I have nothing more to add.
Daughter: Dinah WATSON to have one old Negro woman named Jude and $50.00 beside what I have already given her.
Son: Cason GIBBS to have 10 shillings, he having heretofore received his legacy.
Daughter: Eliz'h. SPENCER to have one Negro man named David, commonly called Taff.
Son: Jesse GIBBS to have 10 shillings, he having received his legacy before, except Negro man Toney, which I now give him.
Son: Jordan GIBBS to have the tract of land and all the stock I bought of Clinton TOOLEY in Swanquarter. Also Negro boy named Jack which he has already received. Also the papers I hold against him.
Daughter: Louisa GIBBS to have Negro woman Till?, said Negro now in her possession, as is all the rest of the legacy she has received before.
Daughter: Esther DAVIS to have Negro girl named Hannah?, the rest of her legacy already received.
Son: Carney GIBBS to have the western 1/2 of all my land at Waupopin. Also the westernmost 1/2 of all the land I bought of the CARTER patent on the south side of the Lake. Also 1/2 of 50 acres of swamp land I bought of CLAYTON joining Lemuel CARTWRIGHT on the north side of the Lake, reserving to my wife the privilege of getting rail timber. Also one Negro man named Jonathan. Also 1/2 of my stock at Waupopin, 1 bed and furniture, and 1/2 dozen chairs.
Son: Oliver GIBBS to have the eastern 1/2 of all my land at Waupopin, 1/2 of the stock, 1/2 of the land I bought in the CARTER patent, the eastern 1/2 of all the land I bought of William GIBBS and Lovett BELL on the south side of the Lake, 1/2 of 50 acres of swamp land I bought of CLAYTON. Also one Negro boy named Ishmael, 1 bed and furniture, and $50.00 for the purpose of buying household furniture.
Daughter: Alesy HOWARD having already received her legacy, I have no more to add.
Daughter: Nancy GIBBS to have Negro girl named Rose, 2 cows and calves, 1 bed and furniture, 1 linen wheel and 1 truck and chest.
Son: Littleton GIBBS to have the northwestern 1/2 of the land where I live. Also 25 acres of piney land on Wysockin road which I bought from Edward GRAY, reserving my wife's privilege. Also 50 acres of marsh at Horn? Point. Also a Negro boy named Abram, 4 cows and calves, 1 bed and furniture, 1 horse yearling and $50.00 to buy himself household furniture. Also Negro Caleb after my wife's decease.
Daughter: Drucilla to have one Negro girl named Milla, 2 cows and calves, 1 bed and furniture, 1 linen wheel, and 1 trunk and chest.
Son: Volentine GIBBS to have the southeastern part of the land where I now live, being the part lent to my wife. Also 50 acres of land I bought of Nathan JENNETT. Also 70 acres of marsh in the tract in Jesse GIBBS' part and is known by the name of the hog yard. Also 50 acres of Cypress Swamp, the eastern most part of my patent. Also one Negro woman named Sylva and her child Lewis, reserving the use of the 2 Negroes to my wife until said Volentine comes of full age. Also all the stock remaining at his mother's death. Also Negroes Jack & Barbara after his mother's death.
Daughter: Eliza GIBBS to have one Negro woman named Dilla and her child Matilda, 2 cows and calves, 1 bed and furniture, 1 chest & trunk, to be given to her when she comes of age or marries.
The remaining estate is to be sold to pay debts and the balance remaining after the death of my wife shall go to Volentine GIBBS.
Executors: 3 sons: Jesse GIBBS, Carney GIBBS, and Oliver GIBBS
Wit: Robert FOSTER, Benjamin WATSON, JUNR.

[signed] Cason GIBBS, SENR.
 {pgs. 151-153}

205. Nancy B. GIBBS in account with Jno. W. ROPER, guardian

Vouchers from July 1824 - 1825; Mentions Negroes Maria and 4 children, Milly and 2 children and Melinda and child.

The undersigned commissioners have examined the account and find a balance of $30.94 due the guardian. January 13th 1826.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Benj'n. SAUNDERSON, Watson GIBBS

206. James WATSON of Hyde Co. April 17, 1826/Probate: None listed

Two grandsons: Samuel G. WATSON and Jabez G. WATSON to have the land and plantation whereon I now live containing 65 acres with 50 acres of Lake flats adjoining.
Wife: Sarah WATSON I will and bequeath 1/7 part of my personal estate.
Son: Benajah WATSON to have $100.00
Grandson: Gideon MIDGETT to have 15 acres of swamp land lying back of William WATSON'S and Reubin BENSON'S lands on the south side of the Lake.
Grandson: Banister MIDGETT to have my one share in the Rose Bay Turnpike Company's road.
The rest of the estate, both real and personal, should be divided equally between my three daughters, Nancy MIDGETT, Rebecca SWINDLE, Prudence SPENCER, and my grandchildren, the offspring of Mahala HODGES and Mary Eliza BURGES. It to be understoon that my grandchildren HODGES and my granddaughter Mary Eliza BURGES should have one share each. Should my granddaughter Mary E. BURGES died without heir, then her share to be divided equally between my 4 children: Nancy MIDGETT, Rebecca SWINDLE, Prudence SPENCER and Benajah WATSON. Lands not already bequeathed should be sold and divided as afore alluded.
Executor: brother, Wm. WATSON
Wit: Daniel MURRAY, Aar. CARROWON

[signed] James WATSON
 {pg. 154}

207. Joseph GIBBS, SENR. of Hyde Co. 13 August 1819/Probate: None Listed

Wife: Esther I lend all my movable property, stock of cattle, hogs, horses, and all my Negroes during her widowhood, then to be equally divided among my six youngest children: Charity (see below note), Betsy, Amey, Esther, Joanna and David. Two sons: Charley GIBBS and David Morgan GIBBS all the land that I own and am entitled to after the death of their mother and if they should die without issue then to go to my four daughters herein named (five daughters named above). And with regard to my other four children, Polly HARRIS, Priscilla CREDLE, heirs of my son Benjamin GIBBS, and heirs of my daughter Dorcas GIBBS, I give them what I have already given them which, in my opinion, was their equitable share. Executors: wife, Esther GIBBS and son, Charley GIBBS Wit: Thomas GIBBS, SENR., Thomas x SPENCER, JUNR., David CARTER

[signed] Joseph GIBBS, SENR.
{pg. 155}

{Several weeks after posting this installment I received an e-mail from a man wishing to join the SAR through a Joseph Gibb's who had a daughter named Charity. I readily sent him the above information on the will only to learn a week later that the above Joseph Gibbs did NOT have a daughter named Charity, even though the microfilm clearly stated "Charity". I was informed by a highly respected Hyde county researcher that the above will did not state "Charity" but rather the name "Charley". I was under the assumption that this microfilm was made from the original wills but after receiving a copy of the original will located at the North Carolina State Archives, I realized that the name is actually Charley. I urge each researcher to always try to look at a copy of an original will if available then use will books, inventories, estate sales, and court minutes as a secondary source.

208. Ruth GIBBS in account with Tho. R. GIBBS, minor

Vouchers from 1822-1826; Mentions hire of Negro Frank and keeping Dorcas and her 3 children.

Agreeable to an order, we have examined the account and find the sum of $477.65 due the ward. 19th May 1826.

[signed] Cason JONES, Robt. JENNETT, Jno. J. BONNER - Commissioners

209. Estate of Saml. SPENCER with Morris SPENCER, Admr.

Vouchers from February 1824 - May 1826

Pursuant to an order of Court, we have examined the account and find due the estate the sum of $122.80 this 20th day of May 1826.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Stephen GIBBS, Samuel SPENCER - Commissioners

210. John W. GIBBS in account with Thos. B. GIBBS

We have examined the account and find the sum of $40. 79 due the guardian. May 31, 1826.

[signed] Wm. CAHOON, Robt. JENNETT - Commissioners

211. Benjamin M. GIBBS in account with John W. ROPER

Mentions hire of Negroes Sharper, Adam, and Melinda and her child.

Pursuant to an order, we have examined this account and find the sum of $142.76 due the ward. 13th January 1826.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Benjn. SAUNDERSON

212. Jonathan HARRIS in account for the Jail Tax 1824

Mentions received of C. GASKINS the sum of $1240.31 and paid Lovett BELL $1176.94.

[not signed]

213. Account of sales of Wormington GIBBS sold 23rd March 1826

Various buyers were: Sylvester GIBBS, Charles GIBBS, Stephen GIBBS, Nelson SELBY, Emmy GIBBS, Polly GIBBS, Wilson GIBBS, and Pricilla GIBBS. Total amount of sale was $276.73.

[signed] Sylvester GIBBS

214. Estate of Christ'r. ROLINSON in account with Rosmond ROLINSON

We have examined the account and find the sum of $15.72 due the estate. Apr. 21, 1826

[signed] W. STYRON, P. BRADY, Jabez JENNETT - Commissioners

215. Estate of Wm. PORTER to Thomas BAUM

In obedience to an order of Court, we have examined the foregoing account and find due the estate $23.78 this 20th May 1826.

[signed] Selby SPENCER, Joseph MASON, John JORDAN

216. Wm. ADKINS of Hyde Co. 3 November 1825/Probate: None Listed

I leave all my land and property to be sold at public sale and to be equally divided in three parts after all expenses are paid. One third to my daughter Charlotte Holt, one third to my daughter Fereebe ADKINS, and the other third to my daughter Betsy BROOKS' two children, Christopher and Rhody, except one bed to Angelico HOLT and one shilling to my daughter Patsy SCARBOROUGH and one shilling to my son Spencer ADKINS. Executor: Peter BRADY Wit: Peter BRADY, John HOLT

[signed] William x ADKINS
{pg. 160}

217. Ira HOLLOWELL of Hyde Co. 4 October 1825/Probate: None Listed

I lend to my wife, Patsy HOLLOWELL, all my estate that I possess of every description--lands, Negroes, and stock of every kind. If the Negroes and farm is not sufficient, she has a right to sell any of the perishable property for her support. After my wife's death all lands, Negroes and everything I own is to be equally divided between my three daughters: Nancy TOPPING, Polly MURRAY, and Betsy HOLLOWELL. I lend to my wife the privilege of my new barn for grinding wheat and corn, my horse mill and thrashing machine. Executors: two sons-in-law, Saml. TOPPING & Daniel MURRAY Wit: Benj. BRINN, William WARD

[signed] Ira HOLLOWELL
{pg. 161}

218. Watson GIBBS in account with David M. Gibbs, minor

Vouchers from 1823 - 1825

In obedience to an order of Court, we have examined the account and find due the ward $102.82 this 28th November 1825.

[signed] Thos. SAUNDERSON, Caleb SPENCER

219. Watson GIBBS, guardian, in account with Joanna GIBBS

Vouchers from 1823 - 1825

In obedience to an order of Court, we have examined the account and find due the ward the sum of $128.26 this 28th day of November 1825.

[signed] Thos. SAUNDERSON, Caleb SPENCER

220. Ruthy GIBBS of Hyde Co. 4 August 1823/Probate: None Listed

Son: Thomas R. GIBBS to have one Negro man named Jonas and one Negro woman named Sarah and her 3 children, Green, Sophia and Cassandra; 2 beds and furniture, 1 bureau, 1 table, 6 chairs, 1 trunk and chest, 2 pair flat irons, 1 gun , 1 horse, a looking glass and 2 large Bibles. Daughter: Orphy HALL to have 1 mare yearling, 1 looking glass and all my cattle. Grandson: Lockhart GIBBS to have a large table. The rest of the estate not already given is to be sold and all the debts paid, then the residue is to be divided equally between my two daughters, Mary GIBBS and Orphy HALL. Executor: Samuel SPENCER, SENR. Wit: Ben. SAUNDERSON, Mary Ann GIBBS

[signed] Ruth x GIBBS
 {pgs. 162-163}

August Term 1821

221. Littleton BELL 17 July 1819/Probate: August Term 1821

I give the land to my sons, Littleton BELL and Jesse BELL, to be equally divided. Daughter: Ann BELL one bed and furniture and all the cattle that she claims. Daughter: Resia BELL one bed and furniture and all the cattle that she claims. Wife: Ann BELL I lend the furnishings in my house and cattle not given during her life and after her death I give it to my son Jesse BELL, and my daughters, Ann BELL and Reasy BELL to be equally divided. Daughter: Mary SILVERTHORN one cow & calf. Daughter: Eleny? JARVIS one cow & calf. Daughter: Sally JARVIS one cow & calf. Son: Edward BELL one cow & calf. Executors: sons, Edward & Jesse BELL Wit: Josiah JARVIS, Littleton BELL

[signed] Littleton x BELL
{pg. 202}

222. Account of sales of the Negroes of Tucker SPENCER, dec'd., sold 22nd March 1821

Tony sold to Saml. SPENCER, SENR. for $20.00 Joe sold to Saml. SPENCER, SENR. for $225.00 Lyza sold to Aquilla SPENCER for $117.00

[signed] Jon. SPENCER

223. Account of sales of the perishable property of Washington GIBBS, JUNR., dec'd., sold by Tommy GIBBS, adm'r., on 16th June 1821.

Mentions Negro Quash. Various notes and judgments listed.

[signed] Tom GIBBS, Admr.

224. Mahetabell GIBBS, minor, in account with Ambrose GIBBS, guardian

Vouchers from January 1, 1820 - April 3, 1821; Mentions hire of Negro Quash.

Pursuant to an order of Court, we have examined the guardian account and find a balance due the ward of $168.71 ½ this 23rd August 1821.

[signed] Stephen GIBBS, Watson GIBBS, Caleb SPENCER

225. Ormond TOOLY, guardian, in account with Geo. HOWARD

Mentions rent of house in Germanton and rent of store; also a house & lot in Washington.

July 1st 1821 - Rec'd. of Ormond TOOLY, my guardian, $1395.36 in full for the amount of my father George HOWARD's estate and in full of all sums due from said guardian for rents, hires, or sales of any property belonging to me. Wit: Athen TOOLY

[signed] George HOWARD

226. An inventory and account of sales of the property of Wm. JORDAN, dec'd., sold 20th & 21st June 1821.

Various buyers were: the widow who bought a Bible, Thomas TYSON, Thomas H. SMITH, Geo. W. JORDAN, Seth B. JORDAN, and Henry BISHOP. Various notes were listed including "doubtful" notes. Acct. of Negroes hired out: Mike, Sampson, Poladore?, Risiah, Patt, Anthony, Ceagon?, Will, Albert, Jude, Hannah, & Matilda Widow's one year's provision amounted to $218.00

[signed] Thos. J. LATHAM, Admr.

227. Wm. M. GIBBS in account with Ambrose GIBBS, guardian

Vouchers from April 1820 - July 1821; Mentions hire of Negro Margaret

Pursuant to an order of Court, we have examined the account and find a balance of $123.56 due the guardian this 23rd Augt. 1821.

[signed] Stephen GIBBS, Watson GIBBS, Caleb SPENCER

November Term 1821

228. Elizabeth TOOLY of Hyde Co. 6 June 1821 /Proved: November Term 1821

Son: Charles B. TOOLY to have one Negro man named Prince, 4 cows & calves, 5 steers, 15 head of hogs, 15 head of sheep, 1 bed & furniture, 1 set of silver teaspoons marked B.B., 1 claim against Jas. ELISON & various other items. Daughter: Margaret TOOLY to have one Negro woman named Pat, one bed & furniture, and ½ dozen silver teaspoons marked H.E.T. Son: Henry TOOLY to have Negro woman named Silvey, one bed & furniture, one large coffee kettle, and a horse named Golden?. Also all the lands that I have bought since the death of my husband. Daughter: Elizabeth TOOLY to have Negro boy named Bill, one bed & furniture, 5 silver spoons, table and one pair of sugar springs. Daughter: Eunice TOOLY to have Negro girl named Millis, one bed & furniture, and silver to make a set of teaspoons. Daughter: Nancy RUSSELL to have one mare named Flower, 2 cows & yearlings, 2 cows & calves, 3 steers, 10 hogs, 2 ewes & lambs, 1 set of teaspoons marked Z.A.B, and one set of sugar springs marked Z.A.B. The residue of the estate not already given away is to be divided equally between Margaret, Henry, Elizabeth and Eunice TOOLY after just debts have been paid. Executors: sons, Charles B. & Henry G. TOOLY Wit: Jno BELL 3rd, Joshua B. HAZZA

[signed] Elizabeth TOOLY
 {pg. 210}

229. Mary JORDAN of Hyde Co. 29 October 1817/Probate: November Term 1821

Daughter Rebecah SMAW to have $1.00. Daughter Mary CORPREW to have $1.00. Daughter Elizabeth ALLEN to have $1.00. Heirs of Henry ORMOND to have 5 shillings. Son Wyriott ORMOND to have Willis, Violet and Sam. Son Daniel W. MARTIN to have Reuben, Robt., Vester?, ______, ______, & Clarisy; two feather beds and $200.00. Son Seth B. JORDAN to have Solomon, Andrew, Edy & Luck?; two feather beds. The remaining part of my estate not willed away I will to my three sons, Whyriott ORMOND, Daniel W. MARTIN, and Seth B. JORDAN. Executors: 3 sons, Whyriott ORMOND, Daniel W. MARTIN, and Seth B. JORDAN Wit: William JARVES?, Drury L. BEAZLY

[signed] Mary JORDAN
 {pg. 211}

230. Thomas G. JENNETT of Hyde Co. 5 November 1821/Proved: November Term 1821

Wife Ann JENNETT all my estate during her widowhood excepting a maintenance for my two sons, Isaiah H. JENNETT and Jno. McLin JENNETT. If she should marry it is my will that the land on the Lake which my father gave me by deed should be equally divided between Isaiah H. JENNETT and John McLin JENNETT. Son Isaiah H. JENNETT shall have the land I bought from Henry CAHOON as per deed. Son John McLin JENNETT shall have my land, about 15 acres, which I bought at public auction, said land lying between the lands of Cason Jones and Robert JENNETT, JUNR. Executors: brothers John & Robert JENNETT Wit: John BONNER, Cason JONES

[signed] Thomas G. JENNETT
{pg.212}

231. Samuel WILLIAMSON of Hyde Co. 11 August 1821/Proved: November Term 1821

Son Sam Williamson to have 8 stocks of bees, 2nd choice of one bed and bedstead & furniture, also $10.00 to be paid out of the note I hold of Green CARROWON, and one large iron pot. Son Avory Williamson to have 8 stocks of bees, and the balance of said note I hold of Green CARROWON. Daughter Sarah BOOMER to have my horse saddle and cart. Wife Sarah WILLIAMSON to have all my crops, stock, & provisions and I lend unto her all my household furniture and everything else I possess during her life or widowhood and at her death it is my wish that the property willed and lent to her should be equally divided between my sons Saml. and Avory and Sarah BOOMER. Executor: son Avory WILLIAMSON Wit: Saml. TOPPING, Wm. x BOOMER

[signed] Samuel x WILLIAMSON
{pg. 213}

232. Account of sales of the property of Adam GASKINS, dec'd., sold by his executors Nov. 12, 1821.

Various buyers were: Martin SWINDELL, Hardy SWINDELL, Jesse GIBBS, JUNR., Doc SHANKLIN, Wm. WATSON, Wm. MEAKINS, and Hutch CAHOON. Total amount of sale was $426.57.

[signed] Cason JONES, Joseph TUNNEL

233. Agreeable to an order of Court Aug. Term 1821, we have valued the Negroes of John NEAL, dec'd., as follows:

In witness whereof we have set our hands and seals this 27th October 1821.

[signed] Thos. SPENCER, Wm. SELBY, JUNR., Wm. SELBY

234. Account of sales of the property of Nathan JENNETT, dec'd., sold 22nd Sept. 1821.

Various buyers were: Tho. SEABROOK, the widow, Jos. B. HAZZA, Robt. SPENCER, Solomon JENNETT, and Richard RICHARDS. Mentions hire of Negro Bob?/Bet?. Widow's year's provision amounted to $74.85.

[signed] Elizabeth JENNETT, Adm'x.

235. In obedience to an order from Court to us directed to audit and settle the account of John CARROW, adm'r, with the estate of John SHAVENDOR, dec'd., we find a balance of $65.56 due the estate.

Mentions paying Zach. GAYLORD $4.00 for a coffin.

[signed] Sam. TOPPING, Jesse LUCAS, Zach. FORTISCUE

236. Benjamin BATCHELDER, adm'r., in account with the estate of Joshua FOREMAN, dec'd.

Mentions paying Susan FOREMAN and receiving money from Martin FOREMAN, Roxilla FOREMAN, and Harmon FOREMAN.

In obedience to an order of Court, we have audited the account this Nov. 10th 1821

[signed] J. ADAMS, Hen T. LATHAM, Zach EBORN, JUNR.

237. Southy B. REW in account with Wm. JORDAN, dec'd., former guardian

Vouchers from 1812-1821; Mentions hire of Negroes Dave & Isaac

Agreeable to an order, we have examined the account and find the sum of $402.33 due the ward.

[signed] Thos. SEABROOK, Jno. B. JASPER, Noah BELL

238. Estate of Benj. CHANCE in account with John BELL 3rd, adm'r.

Vouchers from June 1819 - May 1821

Agreeable to an order of Court, we have audited the account and find a balance of $26.35 due the administrator.

[signed] Jno. B. JASPER, Noah BELL, Jos. L. BARNEY

239. Estate of Adam GASKINS, dec'd., in account withCason JONES, executor

Agreeable to an order of Court August Term 1821, we have examined the account and find a balance due the executor of $86.76.

[signed] Tho. SPENCER, Wm. SELBY

February Term 1822

240. Philander SLADE in account with Hosea TYSON, guardian

Amount due the guardian was $151.02

[signed] Hosea TYSON, guardian

241. Zenophan SLADE in account with Hosea TYSON, guardian

Amount due the guardian was $155.34.

[signed] Hosea TYSON, guardian

242. Estate of Benj'n. CHANCY in account with Jos. MASTERS, executor

Mentions hire of Negroes Oschar, Robin, Charlotte, Hannah & Jenney.

Pursuant to a commission from the Court November Term 1821, we have examined the records and find a balance due the estate of $1281.19 this 1st Jany. 1822.

[signed] Tho. SPENCER, W. HIGSON, Wm. SELBY

243. Redmond J. GIBBS in account with Wm. SELBY, guardian

Vouchers for January 1, 1820

Pursuant to a commission from November Term 1821, we have examined the account and find a balance of $2085.20 due said orphan this Jany. 1st 1822.

[signed] Jos. MASTER, Jas.McCLAUD, W. HIGSON

244. In obedience to an order of Court Augt. Term last, to us Noah BELL, Daniel W. MARTIN, Volintin SWINDELL & Timothy BURGESS to set off to Elizabeth JENNETT, widow of Nathan JENNETT, dec'd., one year's provision, we allow for her and her family the sum of $156.00. We have set off to her the following articles, viz: 1 steer, 2 heifers, 2 cows and calves, 1 yearling, 8 hogs, 5 shoats, 2 sows, 10 bushels of wheat, crop of corn (& various other articles). Balance of $81.15 is to be allowed out of the account sales.

Given under our hands and seals this 22nd Sept. 1822 [should be 1821]

[signed] D.W. MARTIN, T. BURGESS, Vol. SWINDELL

245. In obedience to the annexed will, I, Henry GIBBS, Sheriff of Hyde County, on the 20th day of February 1822, attended by John J. BONNER, Wm. S. GIBBS, William CAHOON, Thomas BALANCE, Jabez K. GIBBS, Noah GIBBS, Nathaniel GIBBS, Henry S. SPENCER, John W. ROPER, John BLACKWELL, Stephen GIBBS and Henry CAHOON, freeholders unconnected with Ann JENNETT, widow of Thomas G. JENNETT, dec'd., came to a certain plantation situated on the south side of Mattamuskeet Lake adjoining the lands of James McLAUD and others containing 124 acres more or less. And the sheriff & jurors came onto another tract situated near Middle Creek adjoining the lands of Henry CAHOON, Alexandra COHOON and others containing 20 acres more or less. We also came upon another tract adjoining the lands of Cason JONES and Robert JENNETT, JUNR. We are required to report whether Ann JENNETT is by the will of her husband comfortably provided for. We have allotted 1/3 part of the plantation on Mattamuskeet Lake, 1/3 part of the plantation near Middle Creek, which third shall be laid off adjoining with the public road and up the line between said land and the heirs of Benj. GIBBS on the south. Said Ann JENNETT relinquishes all her rights in the tract adjoining Cason JONES and Robert JENNETT, JUNR. but she shall have 1/3 part of all the personal estate after the debts are paid.

[signed] Henry GIBBS, Sheriff

246. In obedience to an order of Court granted Nov. Term 1821 to the widow EMORY, late widow of Stephen EMORY, authorizing us to allot and point out one year's provision to the widow and family, being two in the family, which we have allotted as follows: They shall have $3.00 each month to be paid by the Adm'r., Thomas SIMMONS, out of the estate with what provision we find - 500 pounds of bacon, 10 pounds of fat, 1½ barrels of corn. Remains to be paid by the Adm'r. This 23rd February 1822.

[signed] John JORDAN, Selby SPENCER, Jas. CREDLE

247. Julia L SPENCER in account with David CARTER, guardian

Vouchers from March 29, 1820 - Jany. 1822; Mentions hire of old Jack.

In obedience to a commission from Court, we have proceeded to examine the accounts and find a balance of $740.45 due the ward. This 1 Jan. 1822.

[signed] Caleb SPENCER, Washing GIBBS, Christ. GASKINS

248. Stephen MASON in account with Isaac SAWYER, guardian

Vouchers from 1818 - Nov. 1821

In pursuance to an order of Court returnable to Feby. Term 1822, we have examined this account and find a balance due the ward of $8.61.

[signed] Washing GIBBS, Henry GIBBS, JUNR. - Commissioners

249. George VEAL in account with Benj. SAUNDERSON, Adm'r.

Vouchers from May Term 1818 - Feby. 1, 1822

Pursuant to a commission from the Court Nov. Term 1821, we have this 17th February 1822, examined this account and find a balance of $167.64 due the estate.

[signed] David GIBBS, SEN'R., Henry GIBBS 3rd, William CAHOON

250. Account of sales of the property of Stephen EMORY, dec'd., sold 7th February 1822

Various buyers were: Zack EMORY, Shad'k. EMORY, Selby SPENCER, Randol SAWYER, Asa SAWYER, and Bartee GIBBS. Total amount of sale was $56.92.

[signed] Thomas SIMMONS

251. Henry S. SPENCER in account with Ann SELBY, guardian (This should be reversed)

Vouchers from Aug. Term 1820 - Feby. 1, 1822

Pursuant to an order of Court Nov. Term 1821, we have examined this account between Hen. S. SPENCER, guardian, and Ann SELBY, alias Ann BLACKWELL, and find a balance due the ward of $1262.86. This 17th Feby. 1822.

[signed] David GIBBS, SENR., William CAHOON, Benj. SAUNDERSON

252. Estate of Bethany VEALE, dec'd., in account with Abram COX, Executor

Vouchers from Nov. Term 1819 - 1 Feb. 1822; Mentions paid $147.80 to Benj. SAUNDERSON, guardian to Mary Ann VEALE, the difference on the value of Negroes, and received $35.64 from Benj. SAUNDERSON, Adm'r. of George VEAL, Bethany VEAL'S distributive share.

Pursuant to an order of Court Nov. Term 1821, we have examined this account and find a balance of $917.14 due the estate this 17th February 1822.

[signed] David GIBBS, SENR., Wm. CAHOON, Hen. GIBBS 3rd

253. In obedience to an order from Court August Term 1821, we have proceeded to value and divide the Negroes belonging to the estate of Benjamin SPENCER and Rebeccah SPENCER, dec'd., that is: Phillip, Clarrisy and child Zilpha, Lucy, Seth, Bodar?, Francis and Eliza amongst the several heirs of the said Benjamin SPENCER and Rebecah SPENCER, dec'd, that is: Polly HOPKINS, Jones SPENCER, Naome SPENCER, Brittania SPENCER, Richard B. SPENCER, Nancy SPENCER, and Betsy SPENCER. #1 Phillip valued at $385.00 drawn for Brittania SPENCER #2 Clarrisy & child Zilpha valued at $394.00 drawn for Polly HOPKINS #3 Lucy valued at $125.00 drawn for Naoma SPENCER #4 Seth valued at $176.00 drawn for Betsy SPENCER #5 Bodar? valued at $120.00 drawn for Jones SPENCER #6 Francis valued at $82.00 drawn for Nancy SPENCER #7 Eliza valued at $72.52 drawn for Rich'd. SPENCER Each share is $193.64. No. 1 pays $191.36. No. 2 pays $200.36. No 3 receives $68.64. No. 4 receives $17.64. No. 5 receives $72.64. No. 6 receives $111.64. No. 7 receives $121.14. Done at Middle Creek this 1st January 1822.

[signed] David CARTER, Jonathan HARRIS, Benjn. SAUNDERSON - Commissioners

254. Sally L. SPENCER in account with David Carter, guardian

Vouchers from March 29, 1820 - Jany. 1, 1822; Mentions hire of Negro Solomon. Also a $30.84 error collected from Wash GIBBS, Adm'r. of S. SPENCER who was Executor of Peledge SPENCER.

Pursuant to an order of Feby. Term 1822, we have examined this account & find a balance due the ward of $583.60.

[signed] Caleb SPENCER, Wash GIBBS, Christ. GASKINS - Commissioners

255. Mary A. GIBBS in account with David CARTER, guardian

Vouchers from Jany. 1, 1820 - Jany. 9, 1822; Mentions hire of Negro Isaac.

In obedience to an order of Court Nov. Term 1821, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $1584.43 on the 1st January 1822. Done at Far Creek this 19th Feby. 1822.

[signed] Caleb SPENCER, Wash GIBBS, Christ. GASKINS - Commissioners

256. Account of sales of the property of Elizabeth TOOLY, dec'd., sold on 20th December 1821

Various buyers were: C.B. TOOLEY, Stephen OWENS, W.H. RUSSELL, Marg't. TOOLY, Athen TOOLY, and Sheldon TOOLY. Mentions hire of Negroes Pat & Bill.

[signed] Charles B. TOOLY, Ext'r.

257. Wm. WINDLY, Adm'r., in account with the estate of Jno McSWAIN, dec'd.

Judgment notes and receivables listed; Mentions Negroes Moses and Keziah and children. (This was a very lengthy administrator's account.)

Pursuant to an order of Court at the present term, we have proceeded to audit the accounts and find a balance of $9.69 due the estate, excluding the Negro hire for the present year. Feby. 25th 1822.

[signed] Jesse LUCAS, Tho. J. LATHAM, H.W. GIBBS

258. An inventory of such articles as came to hand of Elizabeth TOOLY, dec'd. Dec'r. 20th 1821.

Cash on hand was $32.34. Many notes held on various people and many articles of personal and perishable property listed.

[signed] Charles B. TOOLY, Ex'r.

259. Account of sales & inventory of Thomas G. JENNETT, dec'd., sold 20th Dec. 1821.

Various buyers included: John JENNETT, Robt. JENNETT, JUNR., the widow, Benj. GASKINS, Riley MURRAY, and Jno. BLACKWELL. Many notes listed in the inventory portion.

[signed] John JENNETT, Ex'r.

260. Nancy L. GIBBS in account with David CARTER, guardian

Vouchers from Jany. 1, 1820 - Jany. 1, 1822; Mentions Negroes Ross & Terry.

In obedience to an order from the Court Nov. Term 1821, we have examined this account and find a balance of $836.57 due the ward on this 1st Jany. 1822.

[signed] Caleb SPENCER, Wash GIBBS, Christ. GASKINS - Commissioners

261. Betsy SPENCER, minor, in account with Caleb SPENCER, guardian

Pursuant to an order from Court Nov. Term 1821, we have examined the account and find $48.84 due the ward. Febry. 1, 1822.

[signed] Watson GIBBS, Jon'n. HARRIS, Wash GIBBS - Commissioners

262. Rich'd. B. SPENCER in account with Caleb SPENCER, guardian

Vouchers from 1820 - Apr. 10, 1821; Mentions received $86.44 of Sam'l. SPENCER, Adm'r. of R. SPENCER and received $121.14 from several heirs in the division of Negroes.

Pursuant to an order of court Nov. Term 1821, we have examined this account & find the sum of $141.75 due said ward. Feby. 1, 1822.

[signed] Jon'n. HARRIS, Watson GIBBS, Washing GIBBS

263. Britanna SPENCER in account with Caleb SPENCER, guardian

Vouchers from 1820 - Apr. 10, 1821

Pursuant to an order of court Nov. Term 1821, we have examined this account & find a balance of $.28 due said guardian.

[signed] Watson GIBBS, Washington GIBBS, Jon'n. HARRIS

May Term 1822

264. Account sales of the estate of John MEAKINS, dec'd., sold 10th & 23rd March 1822

Various buyers were: Zebede SAWYER, Ann MEAKINS, Isaac MEAKINS, Zed. SWINDELL, Tho. BAUM, John MEAKINS, Jos. MASON, and Tho. DANIELS.

[signed] James WATSON, Admr.

265. An inventory of the good & chattles of John MEAKINS, dec'd, taken 22nd of May 1822

Various farm utensils, furniture, and livestock listed. Mentions items laid off to widow, Ann MEAKINS, for her and her family for one year.

[signed] James WATSON, Admr.

266. Account of sales of the estate of David ELLIOTT, dec'd., sold 9th March 1822

Various buyers included: W.W. HILL, Wilson GIBBS, Noah GIBBS, Jesse GIBBS & Jona. WOODBERRY. Total amount of sale was $36.17 ½ .

Inventory of accounts and money on hand of said deceased: Various notes listed.

This is to certify that this is a true account of sales and inventory of the estate of David ELLIOTT, dec'd., that came to my hands.

[signed] Jesse GIBBS, SENR., Admr.

267. Estate of Edward SPENCER, dec'd., in account with Jon'n. SPENCER, Admr.

Vouchers from Feb. Term 1820; Mentions received $121.24 from Benj. SPENCER, admr. of Jones SPENCER. Also mentions receiving $90.02 as ¼ part of sale of Negroes.

Pursuant to an order at February Term 1822, we have examined the account and find a balance due the administrator of $148.72. April 27, 1822.

[signed] Jon. HARRIS, Caleb SPENCER, Wash GIBBS

268. Hutchen CAHOON in account with Alex. CAHOON, guardian

Vouchers from Feby. 1809 - 1821; Mentions received $222.45 in 1808 from Hen. SELBY, Admr. Also mentions hire of Negro Peter for the years 1809-1821.

Pursuant to an order of Nov. Term 1821, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $501.08. January 1, 1822.

[signed] Hen. S. SPENCER, Christ. GASKINS, J.W. ROPER - Commissioners

269. In the last will and testament of Thomas EASTER, dec'd., he divided to his four sons, viz: William EASTER, Carnea EASTER, Beverly EASTER, and Hillory EASTER, a Negro woman by the name of Penn and her increase to be equally divided between his aforesaid four sons after the death of his wife. And we being called upon by the said legatees to allot and set off to each his distributive share, have proceeded as follows:

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE, Noah Bell

We, the undersigned, do hereby acknowledge ourselves to be satisfied to the above division and should be recorded in the Clerk's office of Hyde County Court in order that it may be valid in law. In witness thereof we have set our hands and selas this 18th day of May 1822.

Wit: R.M.G. MOORE, Noah BELL

[signed] Wm. x EASTER, Carna x EASTER, Beverly x EASTER, Hillory x EASTER

270. In obedience to an order from Feby. Term 1822 to allot and set off one year's provision out of the estate of Francis CREDLE, dec'd., to his widow, Mary CREDLE, and family, we have proceeded as follows: There is 8 in the family and we have allowed each of them $4.00 per month. Also listed were various amounts of the crops and cattle. Total of $234.45 to be paid to Mary CREDLE by the admr., Morgan GIBBS.

[signed] Saml. TOPPING, Littleton BELL, Jos. MANN

On the back is written: "Rec'd. of Morgan GIBBS, Adm'r. of Francis CREDLE, dec'd., the sum of $234.45 in full for the balance due me by the said admr. This 27th May 1822.

Wit: Levy MIDYETT

[signed] Mary x CREDLE

271. Pursuant to an order from Court Feby. Term 1822, we have proceeded to set off to Ann MEAKINS, widow of John MEAKINS, dec'd., one year's provision, there not being a sufficiency of crop, stock and provisions on hand. We have proceeded to say what quantity it would require which is as follows: 20 barrels of corn, 3 hogs, pork, 10 gal. molasses, coffee, lard, and other provisions listed. Balance due the widow out of the account sales was $110.85. This 19th of March 1822.

[signed] Jos. MANN, Thos. BAUM, John x SAWYER & Washington GIBBS, J.P.

272. Estate of Adam GASKINS, dec'd., in account with Cason JONES & Jos. TUNNELL, Ex'rs.

Lists various accounts due the estate; Mentions sale of 2 Negroes named Clarissy & Lyda sold on 2 Jany. 1822.

Agreeable to a commission from Nov. Term 1821, we have examined this account and find a balance due the heirs of $568.85.

[signed] Tho. SPENCER, James McCLAUD, Wm. SELBY

273. Account of sales of the property of John HENDERSON, dec'd., sold March 18, 1822

The only buyers for 6 items were Jas. HENDERSON and Christ. GASKINS. Total amount of sale was $3.80.

Inventory of the property of John HENDERSON, dec'd., taken by the Adm'r. on the 16th March 1822

Various notes listed; one trunk & clothes, a chest, a writing desk, one band box, and 4 books.

[signed] Christ. GASKINS, Adm'r.

274. Benj'n. LITCHFIELD in account with Thos SAUNDERSON, guardian

Vouchers from May 1821 to Feby. 1822

In pursuance to an order from Feby. Term 1822, we have examined the account and find the sum of $33.50 due the ward.

[signed] Watson GIBBS, Caleb SPENCER, Christ. GASKINS - Commissioners

275. Account of the hire of Negroes belonging to the estate of Henry TOOLY, dec'd., for the year 1822

[signed] Charles B. TOOLY

276. Lidia SLADE in account with Foster SWINDELL, guardian

Vouchers from 1820 - May 1822; Mentions tax paid the sheriff for 8 years on the ward's land

In pursuance to an order of Feby. Term 1822, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $230.42. May 15, 1822.

[signed] Caleb SPENCER, Wm. B. SPENCER - Commissioners

277. Account of sales of the property of Thomas GIBBS, SEN'R., dec'd., sold 8th March 1822

Various buyers were: Caleb SPENCER, Rebecah GIBBS, Maheatabell GIBBS, Ivy GIBBS, Richard GIBBS, Aron BALLANCE, Charles GIBBS, Henry GIBBS 3rd, Watson GIBBS, Brinson GIBBS, & J.K. GIBBS. Total amount of sale was $236.43. Various notes also mentioned.

[signed] Watson GIBBS, Adm'r.

278. Estate of Saml. GIBBS, dec'd., in account with Benj. SAUNDERSON, Adm'r.

Vouchers from Nov. Term 1821 - Feby. Term 1822; Mentions received $1496.38 of the estate of Benj. GIBBS, former administrator.

Pursuant to an order of Court February Term 1822, we have examined the account and find $1532.22 due the estate this 24th May 1822.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, David GIBBS, SENR., David CARTER - Commissioners

279. A statement of each distributive share of the personal estate of Samuel GIBBS, dec'd.

Pursuant to an order at February Term 1822, we have this day proceeded to finish the division of the estate of Samuel GIBBS, dec'd., amongst the several heirs. May 24, 1822.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, David GIBBS, David CARTER - Commissioners

280. Esther GIBBS in account with Watson GIBBS, guardian

Mentions received $151.87 from John CREDLE, adm'r. of R. GIBBS; Also mentions rent of land for 1820 and 1821.

In pursuance to an order at Feby. Term 1822, we have examined the account and find the sum of $122.87 due the ward this 1st May 1822.

[signed] Christ. GASKINS, Caleb SPENCER, Thos. SAUNDERSON - Commissioners

281. Johanah GIBBS in account with Watson GIBBS, guardian

Mentions received $151.87 from John CREDLE, adm'r. of R. GIBBS.

Pursuant to an order from Feby. Term 1822, we have examined the account and find the sum of $133.10 due the ward this May 1, 1822.

[signed] Caleb SPENCER, Thomas SAUNDERSON, Christ. GASKINS

282. Elizabeth GIBBS in account with Watson GIBBS, guardian

Mentions received $151.87 of Jno. CREDLE, adm'r. of R. GIBBS

Pursuant to an order at February Term 1822, we have examined this account and find the balance of $138.73 due the ward this 1st May 1822.

[signed] Christ. GASKINS, Caleb SPENCER, Tho. SAUNDERSON - Commissioners

283. David M. GIBBS in account with Watson GIBBS, guardian

Mentions received $151.87 from John CREDLE, adm'r. of R. GIBBS

Pursuant to an order at February Term 1822, we have examined the account and find the sum of $139.23 due the ward this May 1, 1822.

[signed] Christ. GASKINS, Caleb SPENCER, Thos. SAUNDERSON - Commissioners

284. Amy GIBBS in account with Watson GIBBS, guardian

Vouchers from Augt. Term 1820 - May Term 1822; Mentions received $151.87 of John CREDLE, adm'r. of R. GIBBS.

Pursuant to an order at Feby. Term 1822, we have examined this account and find the sum of $123.64 due the ward this May 1, 1822.

[signed] Caleb SPENCER, Christ. GASKINS, Tho. SAUNDERSON - Commissioners

285. Mary SAUNDERSON in account with Thos SAUNDERSON, guardian

Vouchers from 1821 - May Term 1822; Mentions hire of Negro Mingo

Pursuant to an order at Feby. Term 1822, we have examined the account and find the sum of $47.28 due the ward. May 1, 1822.

[signed] Caleb SPENCER, Watson GIBBS, Christ. GASKINS - Commissioners

286. Bethany SAUNDERSON in account with Thos. SAUNDERSON, guardian

Vouchers from May Term 1821 - May Term 1822

Pursuant to an order at Feby. Term 1822, we have examined the account and find the sum of $34.61 due the ward. May 1, 1822.

[signed] Caleb SPENCER, Watson GIBBS, Christ. GASKINS - Commissioners

287. Sarah S. SAUNDERSON in account with Thos. SAUNDERSON, guardian

Vouchers from May Term 1821 - May Term 1822

Pursuant to an order at Feby. Term 1822, we have examined this account and find the sum of $3.32 due the ward. May 1, 1822.

[signed] Watson GIBBS, Caleb SPENCER, Christ. GASKINS - Commissioners

288. Betsy R. SAUNDERSON in account with Thos. SAUNDERSON, guardian

Vouchers from May Term 1821 - May Term 1822

Pursuant to an order at February Term 1822, we have examined the account and find the sum of $18.65 due the guardian. May 1, 1822.

[signed] Watson GIBBS, Caleb SPENCER, Christ. GASKINS - Commissioners

289. Inventory & Acct. Sales of Francis CREDLE, dec'd., sold 22nd March 1822

Various buyers were: Mary CREDLE, Stephens OWENS, Tho. SIMMONS, Tho. CARROW, Anson CREDLE, and Jos. CREDLE.

The following articles were set off to Mary CREDLE & family for one year's provision: 10 ½ barrels corn, 75 lbs. Bacon, 64 lbs. lard, 7 hogs, 2 cows & calves, 2 steers, 4 bushels potatoes, 5 lbs. sugar, 1 gallon molasses, coffee.

[signed] Morgan GIBBS, Adm'r.

An inventory of notes, accts. And judgments found in possession of Francis CREDLE, dec'd, by the Adm'r. (Lengthy list)

[signed] Morgan GIBBS, Adm'r.

November Term 1823

290. Nancy SPENCER - Feby. 18, 1823/Probate: Feb. Term 1824

Sister: Sinar SADLER to have one new bed, bedstead, one linen wheel, one black chest formerly called mine, one loom and 5 stool chairs. The remainder to be sold to pay for debts and if any should be left, it should be put to the raising & maintaining of my son, Sorifull SPENCER. I leave my sister, Sinar SPENCER, to settle my business. Wit: ___?____ BENSON

[signed] Nancy x SPENCER
 {pg. 259}

291. Account of sales of the property of Barshaba HILL, dec'd., sold at six months credit the 20 Sept. 1823

Various buyers were: Ben. BELL, Hillory EASTER, Thomas H. SMITH, Mary BELL, Zack BELL, Lydia COVELL, Thomas MEAKINS, Vine CAMPBELL, and Jona. TOOLY. Also several judgments listed. November 25th 1823.

[signed] R.M.G. MOORIE, Adm'r.

292. The estate of Isaac WILKINSON, dec'd., in account with Reuel WINDLY, Exet'r.

Vouchers from April 13, 1821 - November 25, 1823; Mentions the following children of the deceased: Levy WILKINSON, Sary WILKINSON, Huldah WILKINSON, Elizabeth WILKINSON, and Mary Jane WILKINSON. Total amount due the 5 heirs was $467.76.

In obedience to an order of November Term 1823, we have examined the account between the estate of Isaac WILKINSON and Mary WILKINSON, dec'd., and Ruel WINDLY, the executor. Done at Lake Landing 25th November 1823.

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE, Daniel MURRAY, Saml. TOPPING - Commissioners

293. Account of sales of the Negroes belonging to the estate of Henry GIBBS, SENR., dec'd., sold the 20th of Sept 1823 by the Adm'r.

[signed] Watson GIBBS, Adm'r.

294. In obedience to an order of Court August Term 1823, we have proceeded to value and divide the Negroes belonging to Eliza MYDYETT and Thomas MYDYETT from the estate of their father, Samuel MYDYETT, dec'd., which is in the following manner, viz:

Eliza MIDYETT pay to Thomas MIDYETT $12.50. Done this 10th Sept. 1823.

[signed] David CARTER, David GIBBS

295. Inventory of the property of Rothes MARTIN, dec'd., not hitherto administered, viz: John WILKINS' contract of $4.50, Noah BELL's note for $91.81, and a judgment from Dec. 25th 1819 which is an unsettled account between the estate of Isr. WILKINSON and the estate of R. MARTIN and at present is doubtful.

[signed] Jno. B. JASPER, Adm'r.

296. Emeline & Cassandra HIGSON in account with Willoughby HIGSON, guardian

Vouchers from March 5, 1819 - 1823; Mentions paid Wm. BERNARD, executor of Ann HIGSON, $55.94. Also mentions hire of Negroes Jonas, Charles & Vilet.

Agreeable to an order of Court August Term 1823, we have examined and audited this account and find a balance of $221.79 due the wards. November 25th 1823.

[not signed]

February Term 1824

297. Charity ONEAL of Hyde County - 27 Dec. 1823/Probate: Feby. Term 1824

"I lend all my property to my beloved Mother (not named) during her natural life." Brother: Ehhram ONEAL my part of the land left me by my father (not named). "I give my chest to Elizabeth HALL." Sister: Christanny ONEALE to have my bed & furniture and all the rest of my property. Executor: brother, Ephram ONEALE Wit: William BROOKS, Samuel BROOKS

[signed] Charity x ONEALE
 {pg. 263}

298. Jonathan SPENCER of Hyde County - 16 Dec. 1823/Probate: Feb. Term 1824

Sister: Elizabeth SPENCER all my land to the South of a canal leading from Fair (Far) Creek up through Benj. SPENCER's farm and from there through my farm and with the course of the canal to the line between myself and Caleb SPENCER; $125.00; 3 cows and calves. Sister: Quilley SPENCER my plantation where I now live; one Negro boy named Abraham; one Negro boy named Joe; one Negro man named Tone; and one Negro woman named Easther. Niece: Agnes SPENCER $100.00 Niece: Alesey G. SPENCER $100.00 Executor: sister, Quilley SPENCER Wit: Caleb SPENCER, Jones SPENCER

[Signed] Jonathan SPENCER
 {pg. 264}

299. Jesse GIBBS, SENR. of Hyde County - 8 October 1822/Probate: Feb. Term 1824

Son: Benj. GIBBS a piece of land I purchased from Uriah GIBBS adjoining the northernmost corner of the tract I now live on. Also 35 acres with the water privilege on the North side of Waupopin being in the Northeast of my tract and running southerly till a parallel line through sd. land will include 35 acres; one feather bed and furniture. Son: Wilson GIBBS 1/3 of the tract of land I now live on across the upper end of sd. land joining the Creek line with an equal privilege of five (acres?) woods in sd. land. Also 34 acres on the North side of Waupopin beginning at the South most corner of Benj. GIBBS' and running southerly till a parallel line through my land will include 34 acres; one bay mare. Son: Wormington GIBBS 1/3 of the tract I now live on beginning in the Southwest corner at the main road and running with sd. road till a parallel line through my land to Wilson's will include 1/3 of the whole tract or 16 2/3 acres, together with the privilege of 5 (acres?) woods. Also 34 acres on the North side of Waupopin beginning at the Southmost corner of Wilson's lot and running a parallel line through my land; one feather bed and furniture on which he sleeps. Son: Silvester GIBBS 1/3 of this land I now live on beginning at the Southeast corner of Wormington's land at the road and running with the road to W.W. HILL's line and with sd. line to Wilson GIBBS', containing 16 2/3 acres and an equal privilege of a drain through the land; one feather bed and furniture, one watch & trunk, one black mare. All the houses on said lot where I live except the dwelling house and smoke house which remains on said lot, is to be equally divided between Wilson & Wormington GIBBS. Daughter: Sarah one feather bed and furniture; ½ of a Negro boy named Samuel; one small bay colt. Daughter: Priscilla one feather bed and furniture; ½ of Negro boy named Samuel; one trunk. Daughter: Mary one feather bed and furniture; ½ of Negro boy named Aubrey; ½ of the house; ½ of the gun boat & harness; a large chest. Daughter: Rebecca one feather bed and furniture; ½ of Negro boy named Aubrey; ½ of the house; ½ of the gun boat & harness; one side saddle; mahog. table. It is my will that the bequeaths to my daughters, Mary & Rebecca GIBBS, shall remain in the hands of my executors for safe keeping until they come to the age of 21. Negro woman Jude and her increase to be equally divided among my 4 sons: Benj., Wilson, Wormington & Silvester. It is my will that the balance of land on the North side of Waupopin and a lot of cypress swamp undivided & adjoining Jonathan HARRIS and all the remainder not given away to be sold with my crop stock to pay all my just debts and if there is a remaining balance it is to be divided equally between my 4 daughters: Sarah, Priscilla, Mary, & Rebecca GIBBS. Executors: sons, Benj'n. & Silvester GIBBS Wit: Ambrose GIBBS, Watson GIBBS

[signed] Jesse GIBBS
 {pg. 264-265}

300. James WATSON, administrator, in account current with the estate of John MEEKINS

Vouchers for the year 1822; Mentions paid Ann MEEKINS $32.00 for her year's provision. Also mentions the adm'r. attending 2 Superior Courts in Beaufort Co. attending to a suit bought against Jno. MEEKINS & others.

Pursuant to an order from Nov. Term 1823, we have examined and audited the account and find a balance of $99.80 due James WATSON, Adm'r. Feby. 19th 1824.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Wm. SELBY, W. HIGSON

301. David CARTER, Admr., in account current with the estate of Benj. HALL

Vouchers from Feby. Term 1823 - Feby. Term 1824; Mentions allowance for widow's provision.

In obedience to a commission from Nov. Term 1823, we have examined & audited the administrators account and find a balance of $27.58 due the adm'r. Feby. 17th 1824.

[signed] Watson GIBBS, John W. ROPER, Christ'r. GASKINS - Commissioners

302. James M. PUGH, George L. PUGH, & Dameron H. PUGH in account with Celah PUGH, guardian

Voucher for clothing for the 3 wards from 17th October 1821 to 17th October 1823.

Agreeable to an order from August Term 1823, we have examined this account and find the sum of $21.35 due to Celah PUGH. Nov. 21st 1823.

[signed] Joseph MASTERS, Cason JONES, Wm. SELBY

303. David CARTER, Adm'r., in account current with the estate of Benj. SPENCER 5th

Vouchers from Nov. 1819 - Nov. 1823; Mentions received $103.38 from Thos. SPENCER, Admr. of Sophia _______.

We have proceeded to examine this administrators account and find a balance of 5 cents due the estate this 17th Feby. 1824.

[signed] John W. ROPER, Watson GIBBS, Christ. GASKINS - Commissioners

304. Account of sales of the property of Morgan GIBBS, dec'd., sold on the 22nd day of December 1823 by Jesse GIBBS, administrator.

Various buyers were: Jordan GIBBS, Sarah GIBBS, Levy MIDYETT, Holland JARVIS, Manning CARROWAN, Preson HAMBLETON, & Tilmon FARROW. Total amount of sale was $624.55 ½.

A true inventory of the papers found by the adm'r. of the estate of Morgan GIBBS, dec'd.

Various judgments and notes listed.

[signed] Jesse GIBBS, Admr.

305. The estate of William JORDAN, dec'd., with Thomas J. LATHAM, Admr.

Vouchers from May 1821 - Dec. 25, 1823

We, the undersigned commissioners, have proceeded to audit the administrator's account and find a balance of $190.92 due the estate. Feby. 17th 1824.

[signed] James SATTERTHWAIT, T.B. SATCHWELL, John ADAMS

306. Account of sales of Mary JORDAN, dec'd., sold 15th July 1823

Only 4 buyers which were: Wm. B. SPENCER, Thos. CARROW, George W. JORDAN, & Danl. W. MARTIN. Total sale was $39.27.

[signed] Dan'l. W. MARTIN, Adm'r.

307. In obedience to a commission from November Term 1823, we have proceeded to value & divide the Negroes, Jonas, Charles & Vilet belonging between Emmaline A. SPENCER, wife of Henry SPENCER, and Cassandra HIGSON. We have also proceeded to divide a balance due them from Willoughby HIGSON, guardian to both of them.

Done at Wysokon on the 31st day of Jany. 1824.

[signed] David CARTER, SENR., William SELBY, James McCLAUD, Joseph MASTERS

308. In obedience to an order of Court November Term 1823, we have laid off to Sarah GIBBS, widow of Morgan GIBBS, dec'd., & family which are 5 in number, a one year's provision. Various livestock & crops allotted. Total year's provision was $210.00. 22nd December 1823.

[signed] Saml. TOPPING, Joseph HARRIS, Nasa FARROW, John L. SWINDELL, J.P.

309. The heirs of James PUGH in account with Celah PUGH

Mentions sale of Negro boys Willis and Sam and Negro woman Annis. Heirs are as follows: Selah PUGH, Joseph PUGH, James M. PUGH, Damiron H. PUGH, Thomas NEAL & wife and Synthia PUGH.

Agreeable to an order of Court Nov'r. Term 1823, we have audited and settled the account and find a balance of $334.06 due the heirs, each heir receiving $55.67 2/3. Dec'r. 24th 1823.

[signed] Joseph MASTER, Wm. SELBY, Cason JONES

310. David M. GIBBS, minor, in account with Watson GIBBS, guardian

Vouchers from May Term 1822 - Nov. Term 1823

Pursuant to an order of Court November Term 1823, we commissioners have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $103.14 this 23rd Feby. 1824.

[signed] Stephen GIBBS, Thomas SANDERSON

311. Cason JONES, guardian, in account current with Samuel T. GASKINS, his ward

Very lengthy account; Mentions Arnold GRAY being paid to school the ward.

Pursuant to an order of Court Nov. Term 1823, we have examined the account of Cason JONES and find a balance of $423.30 due the ward. This 28th day Nov. 1823.

[signed] John J. BONNER (no other signatures)

312. Philander SLADE in account with Hosea TYSON, guardian

(Nothing written in)

313. Account of sales of the estate of Robert JENNETT, SENR., dec'd., sold this the 18th day of December 1822.

Various buyers were: Robt. JENNETT, John JENNETT, Jeremiah FARROW, Sanders SANDERSON, Mary JENNETT, Jonathan SPENCER, Richard H. GRAY, Hutchens CAHOON, & Israel SHELDON. Total amount of sale was $1061.19 ½

Inventory of cash and _____ of Robert JENNETTE, SENR., dec'd., taken this 18th Dec. 1822.

Various notes listed; Mentions Negroes hired out: Sharper, Anthony, Barkins?, Little Jim, Betty, Sarah, Annis & her child, Mariah, Lindy, young Prudence, Chane, old Prudence, old Jim, & old Cate?.

[signed] Robert JENNETT for John JENNETT & Robert JENNETT

314. Johanna GIBBS, minor, in account current with Watson GIBBS, guardian

Vouchers from May Term 1822 - Nov. Term 1823; mentions hire of Negro Smith

Pursuant to an order of Court Nov. Term 1823, we have examined the guardian account and find a balance due the ward of $112.55. Feby. 23rd 1824.

[signed] Stephen GIBBS, Thomas SANDERSON

315. Easter GIBBS, minor, in account current with Watson GIBBS, guardian

Vouchers from May Term 1822 - Nov. Term 1823; mentions hire of Negro Bador?

Pursuant to an order of Court Nov. Term 1823, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $112.99.

[signed] Caleb SPENCER, Thomas SANDERSON, Stephen GIBBS - Commissioners

316. The estate of John HENDERSON, in account current with Christ'r. GASKINS, Adm'r.

Vouchers from July 1822 - May 1823

In obedience to an order from Nov. Term 1823, we have audited the account and find a balance of $19.84 due the administrator this February 16th 1824.

[signed] Seth? GIBBS, Benj. SAUNDERSON

317. Esther GIBBS, minor, in account current with Watson GIBBS, guardian  (Same as #315 except in a different handwriting.)

May Term 1824

318. Joseph SWINDLE of Hyde County 26 April 1823/Probate: May Term 1824

After debts are paid I lend my beloved wife all the remainder of my estate during her natural life or widowhood and after that to be equally divided amongst my six youngest children, viz: Geneta, Mehatta Bell, Debarlemus, Jordan, Orpath, and Morgan L. SWINDLE.

Executor: wife Sidney SWINDLE and son John SWINDLE

Witness: Joseph MANN

[signed] Jospeph SWINDELL
 {pg. 284}

319. Eleanor THORNTON of Hyde County 29 September 1819/Probate: May Term 1824

The rest of my property to be sold and the balance after debts to be equally divided by my executor, to wit: ¼ part to the aforesaid children of Isaac SWINDELL, ¼ part to my son William, ¼ part to the children of Joel SWINDELL, and ¼ part to the children of Silas SWINDELL.

Executor: son, William SWINDELL

Witness: Caleb SPENCER

[signed] Elenor x THORNTON
 {pgs. 284-285}

320. Thos. B. GIBBS in account current with Joseph GIBBS, minor

Vouchers from Jany. 1, 1823 - May 1824

Pursuant to an order from Feby. Term 1824, we have examined the guardian account and find a balance of $10.40 due the guardian.

[signed] Christopher GASKINS, Thos. SANDERSON, Stephen GIBBS

321. Janatta GIBBS in account current with Thos. B. GIBBS, guardian

Vouchers from Jany. 1, 1823 - May 1824

Pursuant to an order of Feby. Term 1824, we have examined the guardian account and find a balance of $30.58 due the guardian.

[signed] Christopher GASKINS, Thos. SANDERSON, Stephen GIBBS

322. Polly GIBBS in account current with Thos. B. GIBBS, guardian

Vouchers from Jany. 1823 - May 1824

Pursuant to an order of court Feby. Term 1824, we have examined the guardian account and find a balance of $8.67 due the ward.

[signed] Thomas SAUNDERSON, Christopher GASKILL, Stephen GIBBS - Commissioners

323. William SMITH, minor, in account with Stephen OWENS, guardian

Vouchers from March 1821 - 1823; Mentions hire of Negroes Luke, Priss & child, and Moses.

Pursuant to an order of Court February Term 1824, we have examined this account and find the sum of $63.82 due the ward.

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE, John TISON, B. FOREMAN - Auditors

324. Estate of Thomas GIBBS, SEN'R., dec'd., in account current with Watson GIBBS, Adm'r.

Vouchers from Feb. Term 1822 - Feb. Term 1824; Mentions insolvent notes of Brinson GIBBS and John KING.

Pursuant to an order of Court Feb. Term 1824, we have audited the account and settled the same and find a balance due the estate of $19.16. May 26th 1824.

[signed] Benj. SAUNDERSON, Thos. SAUNDERSON, Caleb SPENCER - Commissioners

325. Benjamin SPENCER, guardian, in account current with John WARD, ward

In obedience to an order of Court May Term 1824, we have examined this account and find a balance due the ward of $67.64.

[signed] Washington GIBBS, Caleb SPENCER, David CARTER - Commissioners

326. Account of the inventory of Joseph CREDLE, dec'd., the property sold on 15 March 1824 by Nathaniel CREDLE, Adm'r.

Two pages of miscellaneous items listed.

[not signed]

327. Phillip A. BELL, minor, in account with Joseph S. MAY, guardian

Vouchers from Feby. Term 1820 - May Term 1823; Mentions hire of Negro Dub

Pursuant to an order of Court Feby. Term 1824, we have examined this account and find $36.09 due the guardian up to Nov. Term 1823. May 22nd 1824.

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE, B. FOREMAN, John B. JASPER - Auditors

328. Inventory of the personal property of Philander SLADE which came to my knowledge taken December 1823, viz: Negro boy James and Arnult and $100.00 due heirs in the division of his father's Negroes, all of which was divided agreeably to an order of Court between Zenophon SLADE and Lewis TYSON, the heirs at law of said Philander, and by me passed over to said Lewis & Hosea Tyson, guardian of said Zenophon.

[signed] Jno. BELL 3rd, Adm'r.

329. The account of sales of the property of Jesse GIBBS, SEN'R., sold March 22nd 1824.

Various buyers were: William W. HILL, Jeremiah FARROW, Silvester GIBBS, Wilson GIBBS, Elizabeth GIBBS, Benners L. ENSLEY, Henry DILLON, and Nathan TURNER. Total amount of sale was $180.__. Several notes listed.

[signed] Benjamin GIBBS, Exe'r.

330. Estate of Thos. JENNETT, dec'd., in account current with John JENNETT, Exe'r.

Vouchers from 1821 - March 1824; Many notes listed.

In obedience to an order from February Term 1824, we have this day examined the account and find a balance due the estate of $451.85. Examined at the late dwelling house [of?] John JENNETT this 6th day March 1824.

[signed] Benj. SAUNDERSON, John W. ROPER, Cason JONES - Auditors

331. Account of the perishable estate of John JENNETT, dec'd., sold the 18th day of Marsh 1824

Various buyers were: Robert JENNETT, Lurana JENNETT, Robert HOPKINS, Zach W. PENDLETON, John NIXON, John COLSTON, and William YOUNG

Property owned between John and Robert JENNETT - John JENNETT, dec'd. , right of one-half. One grindstone, 1 lot hoes, 2 ploughs, whip saw, Negro Jim who was bought by Stephen GIBBS for $181.00.

[signed] Robert JENNETT, Adm'r.

Inventory of the property set off to Lurana JENNETT and family, widow of John JENNETT, dec'd., for one year's provision: 25 barrels corn, 12 bushels wheat, pork & lard on hand, 1 cow & calf, 1 sow & pigs, $52.50 paid out of the acct. sales & inventory.

[signed] Robert JENNETT, Adm'r.

Inventory of cash, judgments, notes, receipts and accounts of John JENNETT taken the 18th day of March 1824 which appears as desperate property.

Many notes listed.

[signed] Robert JENNETT, Adm'r.

332. The estate of William GASKILL, dec'd., in acct. with Joseph GASKILL, Adm'r.

{Vouchers too dim to read}

Agreeable to an order of Court February Term 1824, we have audited the account and settled the estate and find a balance due the estate of $441.11

[signed] Benj. SAUNDERSON, William SELBY, Arnold GRAY

333. In obedience to an order of Court of Pleas and Quarter sessions of the County of Hyde forwarded (?) a petition filed February Term 1824 by John DIXON, Richard M.G. MOORE, Elisha TOOLY, Solomon TOOLY, the father and next friend of Major & Ludwig? TOOLY, heirs of Hannah TOOLY, dec'd., George TOOLY, JUN'R., and Hannah TOOLY and Agness TOOLY & Barnardrew? TOOLY by their next friend George TOOLY, JUN'R., which said George, Hannah, Agness & Barnardrew? TOOLY are the heirs of Polly TOOLY, commissioned us, the undersigned, to divide unto the petitioners a certain tract of land agreeable to their distributive claim, said land formerly belonged to William EASTER 4th, dec'd., then of J____ EASTER, dec'd. Mentions 162 ½ acres of land and 52 acres of land. A plat of the division is included but too dim to read. 24th day of April 1824.

[signed] Benj. GASKINS, Jesse LUCAS, Vineyard CAMPBELL

{This entire item was very dim and difficult to read. For anyone interested in this item it is my suggestion that you look at the original which can be found at the Swan Quarter Courthouse; Hyde Co., NC Will Book 4; pg. 301}

334. Account sales and inventory of the property of Samuel GIBBS, dec'd., taken the 16th & 17th day of March 1824 by Caleb SPENCER, Adm'r.

Various buyers at this very lengthy sale were: Cason SPENCER, Sarah GIBBS, Henry W. GIBBS, John STOTESBERRY, Cornelius SWINDELL, Jacob GASKILL, Robert HENRY & Benedic R. NEAL. Mentions Negroes: Solomon, Merrick, York, Austen, Wallace, Lazarus, Bob, George, Tamer, Sall, Fanny & child, and Ishemal. Also listed were various notes due the estate.

A further inventory of articles set off to Sarah GIBBS, widow of Samuel GIBBS, dec'd., for her one year's provision: 50 barrels of corn, 7 bushels of wheat, 1 barrel pork, 1000 lbs. bacon, beef on hand, peas, all the greens in the garden and rice on hand and various other items.

[signed] Caleb SPENCER, Adm'r.

335. The petition of Sealy MIDYETT, shows that her late husband, Banister MIDYETT, died without leaving a will or making provision for the support of her and the family. By an Act of Assembly, the petitioner is entitled to one year's support out of the estate of her late husband and Israel BROOKS having administered on the same at this term, the petitioner asks for provision to be set off to her.

[signed] Selah MIDYETT

336. Division of the Negroes belonging to the estate of William JORDAN

By virtue of an order the 3rd day January 1824 at the dwelling house of David ELLIS who, since the said order, has intermarried with Mis Aretta JORDAN, widow of the said William JORDAN, dec'd. The said ELLIS being then & there present in right of his wife, and Major Jno. CLARK being present as guardian of William R. JORDAN & Henry C. JORDAN, infants, and James SATCHWELL, Esq., special guardian of Silvester James JORDAN, an infant being absent. And we, the commissioners, did proceed to value each Negro separately:

After which we proceeded to divide the said Negroes into 4 lots as nearly equal as possible.

After which ballots containing the aforesaid numbers were made and put into a hat and Miss Mary E. CORDAN, a young girl under the age of 12, drew for the respective distributees.

[signed] T. BURGESS, Marvil WILKINSON, Danl. W. MARTIN, Lovett BELL

337. Account of sales of the estate of Jabez K. GIBBS, dec'd., sold March 20th 1824

Various buyers were: David GIBBS, SR., Henry GIBBS, JR., William S. GIBBS, Thomas CARROW, Samuel BROOKS, Nathaniel GIBBS, Samuel WESTON, Jones SPENCER, and Banister MIDYETT. Mentions hire of Negroes Willis, Sharper, Jim & Deal.

An inventory of cash, judgments, notes and account on hand at the death of Jabez K. GIBBS that has come to hand. (Three pages of items listed.)

The within is a true account of sales and inventory as far as has come to my hand this June 1st 1824 but the inventoried papers are all doubtful and uncollected.

[signed] David GIBBS, Adm'r.

338. A just and true account of sales and inventory of the estate of Samuel SPENCER, SR., dec'd., taken and sold at Far Creek on 17th day March 1824 by me as administrator.

Various buyers were: Cason G. SPENCER, Hutchins CAHOON, Solomon HARRIS, Permela QUIDLEY, John NORTHEN, Henry E. SPENCER, and Andrew CUTRELL. Mentions Negro woman Clara and her child George, Negro boy Bader and Negro girl Zilphia.

[signed] Morris SPENCER

339. Account of sales and inventory of the estate of Benj'n. COHOON, dec'd., sold on the 23rd day of March 1824

Various buyers were: William COHOON, Hardy SWINDELL, Allin BURRUS, Elly COHOON, Henry COHOON and Brian ENSLEY. Total sale was $225.78.

Articles laid off to Elly COHOON and family for one year's support were: 348 pounds pork, 20 pounds lard, one barrel of fish, 25 barrels of corn, and various other items.

Inventory of Negroes: One Negro woman named Luisa and her children Edom, William, John & Matilda

[signed] William COHOON, Adm'r.

340. Mary HOPKINS, administratrix of Henry HOPKINS, dec'd., in account current with said estate

Vouchers from Dec. 3, 1822 - May Term 1824

We have this day examined the account and find a balance due the said Adm'x. of $1.44.

[signed] Henry S. SPENCER, Christ'r. GASKINS, Watson GIBBS

341. Silvester SMITH, minor, in account with Stephen OWENS, guardian

Vouchers from March 1821 - 1823; Mentions hire of Negroes Moses, Luke and Priss and child

Pursuant to an order of Feby. Term 1824, we have examined this account and find a balance due the ward of $66.93 this June 1, 1824.

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE, John DIXON, B. FOREMAN - Auditors

342. The estate of John M. Lin JENNETT, minor, in account current with John JENNETT, Adm'r.

Vouchers are only for the year 1821; Mentions paying $2.64 for a coffin.

In obedience to an order from Feby. Term 1824, we have this day examined the account and find $14.33 due the Adm'r. This 6th March 1824.

[signed] Benj. SAUNDERSON, John W. ROPER, Cason JONES - Commissioners

343. Benjamin SPENCER, guardian, in account current with Nancy MARSHAL & John MARSHAL, minors

Vouchers from Nov. Term 1819 - May Term 1824; Mentions received from John DAVIS a note against Samuel WILKINS payable to William MARSHALL the sum of $332.90 dated 25th Aug. 1804, desperate.

In obedience to an order of Court, we have audited the account and find a balance due the said wards joint the sum of $111.27 yet to be accounted for. Done this 10th day May 1824.

[signed] David CARTER, SEN'R., C. SPENCER, W. GIBBS

344. Mary L. BELL, minor, in account with Joseph S. MAY, guardian

Vouchers from Feby. Term 1820 - Nov. Term 1823; Mentions hire of Negro Dub

Pursuant to an order of Court Feby. Term 1824, we have examined the account and find $23.50 due the ward. Given this May 22nd 1823 {should be 1824}

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE, Benj. FOREMAN, Jno. B. JASPER - Auditors

345. Thos. B. GIBBS, guardian, in account with John W. GIBBS, minor

Vouchers from Jany. 1823 - Feby. 1824

Pursuant to an order of Court Feby. Term, we have examined and audited the account and find a balance due the guardian of $37.93. May 25th 1824.

[signed] Stephen GIBBS, Thos. SAUNDERSON, Christ'r. GASKINS

346. Richard SMITH in account with Stephen OWENS, guardian

Vouchers from March 1821 - 1823; Mentions hire of Negroes Anson and Seal and child.

Pursuant to an order of Feb. Term 1824, we have examined the account and find $121.19 due the guardian.

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE, John DIXON, Benj. FOREMAN - Auditors

347. Benj. SPENCER, guardian to Nancy MARSHAL, in account current

Vouchers from May 1820 - May 1824

In obedience to an order of May Term 1824, we have settled the account and find a balance due the guardian of $50.71 up to May Term 1824.

[signed] Caleb SPENCER, David CARTER, Washington GIBBS

348. A true inventory of the property that came to my hands left to the heirs by the will (doesn't say whose will) as follows:

This is all that has come to my hands except what had been given off and now in possession of the separate heirs. May 30th 1824.

[signed] Benj. GIBBS, SEN'R., Exe'r.

August Term 1824

349. Inventory of goods belonging to the estate of William WAIDE, dec'd. (no date given)

Just a few items were listed which included 8 chairs, 2 spinning wheels, 1 sow and 4 pigs, and 1 canoe and apparatus.

[signed] Elizabeth x WADE

Recorded: 24th day August 1824

350. Mary Ann QUIDLEY, minor and orphan of William QUIDLEY, dec'd., in account with Amelia QUIDLEY, guardian.

Balance due the orphan of $50.95.

In obedience to the annexed order, we have met & examined the account this 12th June 1824.

[signed] Wallace STYRON, 3rd, H. BALLANCE, Merchant BALLANCE

351. Account of sales of the property of Joseph FARROW, dec'd., sold by William and Tilmon FARROW, Exect'rs to his will, the 19th day of October 1822, in order to return to court.

The estate of Joseph FARROW, dec'd., in account current with William & Tilman FARROW.

Various notes due the estate which included Nasa FARROW, Richard WINSLOW, William JENNETT & Saml. FARROW. Various notes against the estate which included Banister MIDYETT, Angelico BARNETT, Ezekiel MIDYETT, Hugh JONES for medicine, and David ANDERSON for a marble tomb table.

In obedience to an order of Court, we proceeded to examine this account and find a balance due the executors of $11.51 ½ .

[signed] Foster JARVIS, SENIOR, Jno. CLARK, James CREDLE

352. John QUIDLEY, minor orphan of William QUIDLEY, dec'd., in account with Amelia QUIDLEY, guardian

Balance due the orphan of $48.95

In obedience to the annexed order, we have met and examined the account this 20th June 1824.

[signed] Wallace STYRON, H. BALLANCE, Merchant BALLANCE

353. Inventory of the notes, accounts, money and perishable estate of Banister MIDYETT, dec'd., 28th day June 1824.

Mentions ½ of old Negro man named America

[signed] Israel BROOKS, Adm'r.

The account of sales of the property of Banister MIDYETT, dec'd., by Israel BROOKS sold 28 day of June 1824.

The very lengthy list of various buyers included: Daniel MIDYETT, Benjamin MIDYETT, L.J. PUGH, Seleah MIDYETT (widow), Damiron PUGH, Thomas GASKILL, Nathan ONEAL, David PAINE, & Christopher NEALE. Mentions ½ of Negro man America bought by Nathan ONEAL for $125.00. Also mentions Negroes hired out: Fanny, boy Lewis, boy America, Rilly and her children David, Ann & Samuel.

[not signed]

354. Morrice SPENCER, Adm'r., in account current with the estate of Uriah OWENS, dec'd.

Vouchers from Nov. Term 1822 - May Term 1824; Mentions Negroes Lady & Ishmael.

Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1824, we have proceeded to examine & audit the account and find the sum of $36.42 due the estate. Done at Far Creek 21st day August 1824.

[not signed]

355. James QUIDLEY, minor orphan of William QUIDLEY, dec'd., in account with Amelia QUIDLEY, guardian.

In obedience to an annexed order, we have examined the account and find a balance due the orphan of $45.95 this 12th June 1824.

[signed] Wallace STYRON, H. BALLANCE, Merchant BALLANCE

356. Inventory and account of sales of Christopher ONEAL, dec'd., by Israel BROOKS, Adm'r.

A short list of various items in the inventory.

Account sales of the property belonging to Christopher ONEAL, dec'd, by Israel BROOKS, Adm'r., sold June the 29th day 1824.

Various buyers were: Benajah WATSON, Silas SWINDLE, Wesley ONEAL, Christopher ONEAL, George PUGH, the widow Sally ONEAL, Polly ONEAL and Thomas ONEAL. Total amount of sale was $99.17.

[signed] Israel BROOKS, Adm'r.

357. Philander SLADE in account with Hosea TYSON, guardian

Vouchers from Feby. Term 1823 - May Term 1824

Amount due the guardian of $108.75

[not signed]

358. Zenophan SLADE in account with Hosea TYSON, guardian

Vouchers from 1823 - May Term 1824

Amount due the guardian of $116.74

[not signed]

359. Levi QUIDLEY, minor orphan of William QUIDLEY, dec'd., in account with Amelia QUIDLEY, guardian

In obedience to the annexed order, we have met and examined the account and find the sum of $45.95 due the orphan this 12th day June 1824.

[signed] Wallace STYRON, 3rd, H. BALLANCE, Merchant BALLANCE

360. William QUIDLEY, minor orphan of William QUIDLEY, dec'd., in account with Amelia QUIDLEY, guardian

In obedience to the annexed order, we have met and examined the account and find the sum of $45.95 due the orphan this 12th day June 1824.

[signed] Wallace STYRON, 3rd, H. BALLANCE, Merchant BALANCE

{The below is obviously the year 1826.   There was no term heading at the top of these pages as there was previously.}
 361. Caleb FOREMAN of Hyde County 2 February 1826/Probate: May Term 1826

I leave to my mother during her life all my personal property except two Negroes, Nance and Bill, which Negroes I give to Julia SPENCER. I give to my brother Benjamin FOREMAN all my lands. After the death of my mother, I also give to my brother Ben all the property not already disposed of. I give to my sister Polly SPENCER one cow and calf. I give to Ann JORDAN, if living, one cow and calf. I appoint my mother and brother Benjamin FOREMAN my executors.

Wit: Fanny FORTESCUE, John BELL, SEN'R.

[signed] C. FOREMAN
 {pgs. 333-334}

362. Abram COX of Hyde County 12 April 1826/Probate: May Term 1826

"…being weak and afflicted in body…" I give my wife Polly COX the use of all my land and plantation whereon I now live during the term of her natural life. I give my son William COX the tract of land whereon I now live after my wife's death. It is my desire that my executor shall continue my hands now employed on my farm until the crop is raised and then to sell the same to pay for my just debts. The residue is to be equally divided between my wife, Polly COX, Fenetta COX, and Nancy COX.

Executors: Benjamin SAUNDERSON & Thomas SAUNDERSON

Wit: David CARTER, JUNR., Asba COX

[signed] Abram COX
 {pg. 334}

363. John CLARK of Hyde County 13 September 1825/Probate: May Term 1826

Wife: Mary CLARK to have my home and land whereon I now live during her life or widowhood beginning at the Bayside running up to the land between FODDREY's heirs & myself, to Charity MIDGETT's line to the westernmost part of the land I bought of Richard MIDGETT, then a direct course to the Sound. And after her decease or marriage, the land to be given to my son Major CLARK. I give to my wife all my household goods and kitchen furniture during her life or widowhood except one bed and furniture and one cow & calf apiece to my children. Daughter: Polly BALLANCE all the rest of my land on Swan Quarter. Wife: one Negro boy named Martin and one Negro girl named Mill during her life or widowhood. I want all my ready money divided equally among my four (only names 3) daughters: Sally CLARK, Britty & Rebecca. I leave all my possessions on the Banks to the four to keep, sell, or dispose of as they think proper. I leave my schooner to be sold for the benefit of my children. I leave all the rest of my stock that is not given away to be equally divided among the family. I leave my two Negroes at my wife's widowhood to be sold and divided equally between my four daughters: Sally, Ara, Britty, and Rebecca.

Executor: wife, Mary CLARK, and son, Major CLARK

Wit: P. BRADY, James SCARBROW

[signed] John CLARK
{pgs. 334-335}

November Term 1827
(August Term 1826 - Aug Term 1827 missing)

364. William R. HARRIS in account current with Peledge HARRIS, guardian

Vouchers from November 1825 - November Term 1827; Mentions hire of Negro Jim

Pursuant to an order of Court August Term 1827, we have this day met and examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $38.67. November 25, 1827.

[signed] Caleb SPENCER, Jno. W. ROPER - Commissioners

365. The estate of Elizabeth SCOTT in account with David ELLIS, Adm'r.

Vouchers from February 1827 - November 1827

Pursuant to an order of Court August Term 1827, we have examined the Adm'r. account and find a balance of $234.87 due the estate. Nov. 19, 1827.

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE, Stephen OWENS, Joseph S. BARNEY - Commissioners

366. Amount of notes rec'd. by Benj. FOREMAN, Adm'r. of Jno. BELL which were found at BELL's death.

Many notes listed which amounted to $2094.20.

The foregoing notes were delivered to Spyres S. SMITH by Benj. FOREMAN.

Estate of John BELL, dec'd., in account with Benj. FOREMAN, Adm'r., and guardian to Eveline.

Vouchers from Feb. 1827 - November Term 1827

Pursuant to an order of Court November Term 1827, we have examined the accts. and find the sum of $5665.24 due the estate by said FOREMAN, Adm'r., this Nov. 27, 1827.

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE, Jos. S. BARNEY, John DIXON - Commissioners

Rec'd. Nov. 19th 1827 of Benjamin FOREMAN, Adm'r. of John BELL, dec'd., & guardian of Eveline BELL (alias Eveline SMITH) the sum of $5665.24, in full for his said Adm'r. and Guardianship.

Wit: R.M.G. MOORE

[signed] Spyres S. SMITH

367. Account of Sales & Inventory of the personal property of Ezekiel HOOPER, dec'd., taken & sold July 5th 1827 by Cyrus HOOPER, Adm'r.

Various buyers were: Lott FARROW, Roan HOOPER, Ezekiel HOOPER, Mrs. HOOPER, Arnold HOOPER, Jere'h. MEAKINS, Isaac MEAKINS, Jno. POPPERWILL, and Christ'r. ONEAL; Mentions one Negro woman (not named) about 17 years old.

[signed] Cyrus HOOPER, Adm'r.

368. Cason HARRIS, guardian, in account current with Drucilla & Joseph WARD

Vouchers from May 1824 - Nov. 28, 1826

Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1827, we have proceeded to audit the accts. and find a balance due said wards of $44.07. May Term 1827.

[signed] Foster JARVIS, J.P., Matthias CREDLE, Major CLARK - Commissioners

369. Account of sales of the property of Samuel SPENCER, dec'd., sold 20th June 1827

The only item was: ½ of Negro woman Nancy sold to Samuel SPENCER for $38.00

[signed] Morris SPENCER

370. Estate of Jos. MASTERS, in account with Sam'l. MASTERS & Wm. SELBY, Adm'rs.

Vouchers from Nov. Term 1825 - Feby. Term 1827

Agreeable to a commission from Hyde Court August Term 1827, we have examined the accts. and find $118.18 due the administrators. Done at Wysocking November 9, 1827.

[signed] D. SHAW, Daniel MURRAY, Benj. SAUNDERSON - Commissioners

371. An account of sales of the estate of Dr. Hugh JONES, sold by the Ext'rs, Rich'd. B. JONES & E.W. JONES on the 27th day December 1826.

Various buyers included: Silas SWINDLE, Caleb SPENCER, Benajah WATSON, Cason JONES, Nereah WHITE, Sam SADLER, Rob HOPKINS, Ivy GIBBS and L.P. WINFIELD. Total sale amounted to $993.99.

[signed] Rich'd. B. JONES, Ext'r.

February Term 1828

372. Reuben BENSON 22 January 1828/Probate: Feby. Term 1828

Wife: Fanny BENSON to have the east part of the plantation where I now live and the flats in front of it…beginning at a cypress on the Lake and running South to the back line of William CARAWAN's patent, during her life and at her decease I give unto my two sons Carrowon BENSON and John BENSON the said part of the mentioned land and the flats in front. I bequeath unto the child my wife is now pregnant with the westerly part of the plantation and the flats in front of it and if the said child shall die without heir then the westerly part to go back to my two sons, Carrowon and John BENSON. I also bequeath to my beloved wife one Negro man named Bob and one Negro woman named Vilet during her life and at her decease to be equally divided among my children. I give to my wife one horse named Gray, one plow, two hoes, one cart & harness.

Son: John BENSON 300 acres of land on the Poplar Ridge on the west side of the middle line, the land which I bought of Manin CAROWON, Washington CAROWON, and Valentine SWINDELL. One bed & furniture, one mare named Fly, and one Negro man named Brian.

Daughter: Elenor BENSON 100? acres of land on the Poplar Ridge lying on the east side of the middle line, the lands which I bought of Manin CARROWON, with 75 acres of land lying on the eastward part of the land at the head of Juniper Bay Creek. One Negro woman named Sary that I bought of Benners ENSLEY.

Daughter: Eunice BENSON 150 acres of land on the Poplar Ridge lying on the east side of the middle line which I bought of James BRIDGMAN and Avary WILLIAMSON, with 50 acres of land lying on the northeast corner of William TURNER's Big Patent that I bought of Washington CARROWON. One Negro man named Wallis.

Daughter: Susannah BENSON all of the land from where William ROSE now lives on the east side of Juniper Bay Ditch that I bought of Starlin NEWTON & David GIBBS, with 38 acres of land I bought of Robertson FISHER lying on the west side of Juniper Bay Ditch. One Negro man named Dave, one Negro woman named Sary that I bought of Joseph MASTERS.

Son: John BENSON one Negro boy named Catow, 100 acres of land lying at the head of Juniper Bay Creek on the east side of said creek.

Child my wife is now pregnant with: one Negro boy named Lewis and if the child should die without heir then said boy to be equally divided among my children.

Son: Carrowon BENSON a tract of land on Juniper Bay lying in David GREEN's patent, it being the land I bought of David GIBBS. One Negro woman named Harriet and all the notes on hand I hold against him in payment for Aron or otherwise for money lent.

Son-in-Law: Wm. CARROWON all the notes on hand I hold against him.

Son-in-Law: Joseph GASKILL 2 cows and calves.

I request that all my lawful debts be paid and after that all my property not already given to be equally divided among all my children. I likewise wish the property to be divided without selling it if the executors think fit, if not, they may sell it and divide the money.

Executors: sons, Carrowon & John BENSON Wit: John GILES, David MURRY

[signed] Reuben BENSON

Codicil: 22 January 1828

I give & bequeath unto my daughter Susannah BENSON a tract of land on Juniper Bay lying on the west side of the Juniper Bay Ditch, it being the land I bought of James CREDLE.

Wit: (same as above)

[signed] Reuben BENSON
 {pgs. 344-346}

373. The estate of Doctor Hugh JONES in account with Richard JONES, executor, and Eliza. JONES, executrix

A very lengthy list of accounts payable and receivable; Mentions paying the editors of the Raleigh Star and paying N. HOLLAND, editor of The Family Visitor. Total amount of accounts was $6145.16.

Agreeable to an order of Court November Term 1827, we have examined the accounts and vouchers of the late Doctor Hugh JONES and find a balance due the estate of $1610.11 this 5th December 1827.

[signed] Wm. SELBY, Riley MURRAY, William CAHOON

374. Oliver GIBBS, in right of his wife, in account current with Charity A. & Naoma FARROW

Vouchers from Feb. 26, 1826 - 1827; Mentions 2/3 of Negro Joseph

Pursuant to an order of Court November Term 1827, we have this day settled the accounts between Oliver GIBBS, in right of his wife, guardian of Charity A. and Naoma FARROW, minors of Miles FARROW, dec'd., and find a balance of $186.79 due the minors. Given under our hands at Whiteplains Feby. 22nd 1828.

[signed] William COHOON, Robt. JENNETT, Benjamin WATSON - Commissioners

375. The acct. of sales of the estate of Nath'l. GIBBS, dec'd., sold by Wm. Sil. GIBBS, Adm'r., Dec. 20th 1826.

Various buyers included: T.H. GIBBS, Isiah H. SPENCER, Henry GIBBS, Aron BALLANCE, Selby WILLIAMSON, Christ'r. GASKINS, Allen BURRUS & John BLACKWELL. Total amount of sale was $1524.83. Mentions Negro man Cuffman bought by Cason G. SPENCER, Negro boy Osca bought by Henry GIBBS, Negro girl Tissy? bought by the widow, and Negro man Willis bought by Sam'l. BROOKS.

[signed] W.S. GIBBS

376. An acct. of sales of part of the property of Ezekiel HOOPER, dec'd., Dec'r. 22nd 1827

The only buyers were: Banister MIDYETT who bought a Negro girl (not named) for $300.00, Caleb BALLANCE, John GRAY, Cyrus HOOPER, Roan HOOPER, Ezekiel HOOPER, Silvey MEEKINS, and Noah PRICE. Total amount of sale was $333.50.

We, the subscribers, have met in obedience to an order from Nov. Term 1827 to lay off one year's provision for Comfort HOOPER, wife of Ezekiel HOOPER, dec'd.

[signed] P. BRADY, Silvey MEEKINS, John ONEAL, P. FARROW

377. The estate of Cason GIBBS, dec'd., in account current with Oliver GIBBS, Exet'r.

Pursuant to an order of Court Nov. Term 1827, we have this day met and examined the accts. and find a balance due said estate of $271.53. February 22nd 1828.

[signed] William COHOON, Robt. JENNETT, Benj. WATSON - Commissioners

378. Inventory of the property of Elizabeth QUIDLEY - Sept'r. 1827

This very short list included kitchen utensils and some livestock.

[signed] Christopher ROLISON

379. Nancy B. GIBBS, minor ward, in acct. current with Jno. W. ROPER, guardian

Vouchers from Jany. 1826 - Nov. 1827; Mentions hire of Negroes Milly, Seth, Bartlet, Gibbs, & Aron.

In obedience to an order of Court we find a balance of $21.04 ¾ due the guardian up to Jany. 1st 1828. Feby. 24th 1828.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Cason G. SPENCER, Henry GIBBS - Auditors

380. Acct. of Sales & Inventory of the estate of Christopher GASKINS, dec'd., the 21st of December 1827.

Various buyers included: Ally GASKINS, Selby WATSON, Jeremiah CASONS, John COLSTON, Barney BALLANCE, David FULLER, L.P. WINFIELD, and B.L. ENSLEY.

The following articles (among others) were laid off to Ally GASKINS & family for her year's support:

[signed] Wilson GIBBS, Cason G. SPENCER, Ives SAUNDERSON - Commissioners

Inventory of Negroes

Inventory of Notes & Accounts

This may certify that the above is a true account of sales & inventory of the estate of Christopher GASKINS, dec'd., that came into my hands as Adm'r. Dec'r. 21st 1827.

[signed] William COHOON, Adm'r.

381. Acct. of Sales & Inventory of the estate of Littleton GIBBS, dec'd., the 26th December 1827

Various buyers included: Joseph TUNNELL, Elly GIBBS, Solomon FULLER, Reuben BERRY, William YOUNG, Marcus SWINDELL, L.P. WINFIELD, and Isaiah H. SPENCER who hired Negro boy Abram.

The following articles (among others) was laid off to Elly GIBBS & family for her year's provision:

Inventory of Negroes, Notes & Accts.

(1/3 of the above stated Louisa & 5 children belong to the estate of L. GIBBS, dec'd.)

A few notes and accts. were listed.

This may certify that the above is a true acct. of sales & inventory of the estate of Littleton GIBBS, dec'd., that came to my hands as Adm'r. Dec'r. 26th 1827.

[signed] William COHOON, Adm'r.

Agreeable to an order, we have this day met on the premises of LittletonGIBBS, dec'd., & allotted and set off to the widow of sd. dec'd. the following year's provisions this 18 Dec. 1827. (This was a list of additional provisions similar to the one above .)

[signed] Joseph TUNNELL, Hardy SWINDELL, Durant H. MURRAY, Wm. SELBY - Commissioners

382. Additional acct. of sales of the estate of Dr. Hugh JONES, sold by the executor and executrix at Newbern for the purpose of paying debts, on the 19th Jany. 1827 sold at 6 mos. credit with the exception of Negro Hetty.

[signed] Eliza. W. JONES, Ext'x.

383. Elizabeth QUIDLEY of Cape Hatteras Banks 8 March 1825/Probate: Feby Term 1828

"…being sick in body…" I give to Betsy STYRON the whole of my wearing apparel, 2 cotton sheets, ½ dozen plates, one dish with a crack in it, one pot & skillet, one fat pot, one trunk (other similar articles mentioned)

To: Christopher ROLINSON I give one cow named Filpale and yearling, one horse named Jack, one mill, one knife, set of teacups & saucers, one gun, one ladle, sow & pigs (other similar articles mentioned)

To: Morris ROLINSON one cow named Fortune, the crib, one cook pot

To: Mary ROLINSON one cow named Beauty

I also leave to be sold one cow named Blackbird and one named Cowbaby and the money after my funeral expenses I give to Betsy STYRON.

I leave with Christopher ROLINSON all my corn & meat to use and to give to Betsy STYRON as she needs.

Executor: Christopher ROLINSON

Wit: Amos BRACHUM, Zechariah BURRUS

[signed] Elizabeth QUIDLEY
 {pgs. 358-359}

384. The estate of Adam LACY, dec'd., late executor of Agness MASON, dec'd., in account current with Athen TOOLEY & wife Nancy (late Nancy MASON), heirs & devisees of said Agness MASON.

Vouchers from Jany. 3, 1804 - 1816; Mentions hire of Negro Daniel from 1804-1816.

Pursuant to an order of Court November Term 1827, we have examined the accts. and find the sum of $1177.45 due from sd. Lacy to the heirs of Agness MASON. This Jany. 2nd 1828.

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE, Benj. FOREMAN, Joseph S. BARNEY - Commissioners

385. Silvester GIBBS, Exet'r. in account current to the estate of Wormington GIBBS

Vouchers from March 23, 1826 - Jan. 21, 1827; Mentions hire of Negro Hannah and receiving payment for ¼ part of the Negroes belonging to the estate of Jesse GIBBS sold June 21st 1826.

Pursuant to an order of Court Nov. Term 1827, we have examined the acct. and find a balance due the estate of $418.34 ¾ up to this Feby. 13th 1828.

[signed] Caleb SPENCER, David CARTER, JUN'R., Ives SAUNDERSON - Commissioners

May Term 1828

386. Estate of Solomon HARRIS, dec'd., in account with Gibbs HARRIS, Adm'r.

Numerous vouchers from May 1826 - Feb. 1828

In pursuance to an order of Court, we have examined the accounts and find a balance due the estate of $98.24 up to May 22, 1828.

[signed] Henry S. SPENCER, H.W. GIBBS, John W. ROPER - Commissioners

387. Inventory of the property of Alfred TULEY, dec'd., taken by George TULEY, Admr., this 1st day April 1828

This is a list of a few notes against various people including: Matthew A. OUTTEN, John HENRY, JR., Clinton TULEY, Samuel FULFORD, and John G. WILLIS. The only other item listed, besides the notes, was "one small Negro girl named Nelly".

[signed] George TULEY, Adm'r.

388. Benedict NEAL, guardian, in account with his ward, Amanda A. GIBBS

Vouchers from Jan. 1827 - April 1828; Mentions hire of Negroes Dinah, Edney, Merna, Chas. & Bob

In pursuance to an order of Court, we have audited the account and find a balance due the guardian of $19.19 calculated up to the 1st day of June 1828.

[signed] Robert JENNETT, William COHOON, Henry S. SPENCER - Commissioners

389. Benedict NEAL, guardian, in account with his ward, Lochart GIBBS, minor

Vouchers from Jan. 1827 - May 1828; Mentions hire of Negroes Elijah, Lydia & child, Elizer, & Wilson.

In pursuance to an order of Court, we have audited the account and find a balance due the ward of $99.51 calculated up to the 1st of June 1828.

[signed] Robert JENNETT, William COHOON, Henry S. SPENCER - Commissioners

390. Alexander COHOON of Hyde County [no day given] July 1827/Probate: May Term 1828

Son: William COHOON to have $200.00 to be taken out of my estate to raise and educate him. My will and desire is that my executor shall proceed and sell immediately after my death all my household and kitchen furniture, crop & stock of every description, working tools, together with my share of an undivided tract of land lying in the Lake savanah near the land of the late Robert SWINDELL, it being the land which fell to me by the death of my father, William COHOON. The proceeds are to be appropriated in the payment of my just debts and the legacy above named.

Children: David COHOON, Henry COHOON, Joseph COHOON, and William COHOON to have the residue of my estate after the debts are paid, to be divided equally.

Executor: trusty friend, William S. GIBBS

Wit: David COHOON

[signed] Alexander COHOON
 {pgs. 363-364}

391. Thos. R. GIBBS, minor, in acct. current with Benedict NEAL, guardian

Many vouchers from Jan. 1, 1827 - May 31, 1828; Mentions hire of Negroes Frank, Sharper and Polly

In pursuance to an order of Court, we have examined the account and find a balance due the guardian of $381.13 1/2 calculated up to the 1st day of June 1828.

[signed] Robert JENNETT, William COHOON, Henry S. SPENCER - Commissioners

392. The estate of Anthony GASKILL in account with Annanias SADLER, Adm'r.

Vouchers from Nov. Term 1826 - May 19, 1828; Mentions sale of Negro Jeremiah for $435.10

Pursuant to an order of Court Feb. Term 1828, we have examined the account and find a balance due the estate of $245.87 on the 24th day of May 1828.

[signed] Israel BROOKS, James McLOUD, Dixon SWINDELL

393. Account sales of the property of Oliver JARVIS, dec'd., sold 20th March 1828 at 6 months credit

Various buyers at this very lengthy sale included: Jno. SILVERTHRONE, Silas A. JONES, A.B. JARVIS, J.R. DUKES, Jesse SILVERTHORNE, Josiah JARVIS, H.H. FODDERY, B.B. RATCLIFF, & Jacob TOOLEY; Mentions articles laid off for widow's one year's provision and 1/2 of Negro Dab who is about 48 years old.

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE, Adm'r.

394. Account of sales of the property of Joseph MANN, dec'd., sold on the 20th March 1828

Various buyers at this very lengthy sale included: widow Sally MANN, Wm. D. SAUNDERSON, Nathan VOLLAWAY, Ephraim SAWYER, Thos. BAUM, Mary WILLIAMSON, Abijah SMITH, and Labin JARVIS; Mentions hire of Negroes Peter, James, Peggy, Lucy & 2 children, and Priscilla & 2 children.

The above is a true account of sales & inventory of the estate of the late Joseph MANN, dec'd., as far as came to my knowledge except that part allotted to myself & family by the commissioners as a provision for one year's maintenance. March 20th 1828.

[signed] Sally MANN, Adm'x.

395. Henry GIBBS, Adm'r., in account current with the estate of David GIBBS

A list of many notes due the estate and accounts payable.

In obedience to an order from Court, we have examined the account and find a balance due the estate of $4917.35.

[signed] Wm. SELBY, Benedict NEAL, David CARTER

396. The estate of Comfort GIBBS, dec'd., in account current with Thos. B. GIBBS, Adm'r.

Vouchers from Feb. Term 1826 - June 1, 1828

Pursuant to an order of Court Feb. Term 1828, we have examined the account and find a balance of $36.40 due the estate. May 25th 1828.

[signed] William COHOON, Cason G. SPENCER, Robert JENNETT - Commissioners

397. Account of sales of the personal property of Reuben BENSON, dec'd., sold March 3, 1828 & May 23, 1828

Various buyers at this very lengthy sale included: John BENSON, John A. STOTESBURY, John BERRY, SR., Devotion ONEAL, Holland JARVIS, Tilmon FARROW, Patrick WHITE, Sparrow MIDYETT, Washington CARAWAN, Jacob CAFFEE, Elijah HUDSON, Henry BOOMER, & Fanny BENSON.

An inventory of Notes of hand, cash, & accts. belonging to the estate of Reuben BENSON, dec'd.

I hereby certify that above to be a true inventory and account of sales of the personal estate of Reuben BENSON, dec'd. May 23rd 1828.

[signed] Carrowon BENSON

398. We whose names are hereunto subscribed, being appointed Feb. Term 1828 to allott & set off to Leurana BELL & family, widow of Zacheus BELL, dec'd., one year's support have this day proceeded in the following manner, viz: 4 beds & furniture, 1 linen wheel, 1 loom, 4 cows & calves, 1 mare, 12 hogs, 1 dining table, 1 sow & 8 pigs, 1 Bible, 1 jug of spirits (and other similar items listed). Given under our hands and seals the 21st March 1828.

Wit: John SILVERTHRONE

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE, Jacob TOOLEY, Benjamin FOREMAN

399. Account of sales and inventory of the estate of Alexnder COHOON, dec'd., sold by W.S. GIBBS, Ext'r., at 6 mos. credit

Various buyers included: Thomas B. GIBBS, Selby WATSON, Solomon FULLER, Jones W. SPENCER, Jeremiah CASONS, Lemuel P. WINFIELD, & Ambrose JONES; Mentions hire of Negro girl Bridget belonging to the estate of D. GIBBS.

[signed] W.S. GIBBS, Ext'r.

400. An inventory of notes, judgments, & accounts belonging to the estate of Nath'l. GIBBS, dec'd.

Several items listed including judgments against Peter BRADDOCK, Levy WILLIAMS, Zedekiah SWINDELL, Gaylord MACKEY, Allen THOMAS and Nancy JENNETT, minor.

[not signed]

401. Mary SWINDELL [No date on will]/Probate: May Term 1828

Daughter: Gilley SWINDELL one feather bed & furniture, 2 cows & calves, 1 chest, 5 chairs, 1 weaving loom and other similar items listed.

Granddaughter: Annmariah SWINDELL one cow & calf.

Executor: daughter, Gilley SWINDELL

Wit: Martin SWINDELL, Hiram x NEAL

[signed] Mary x SWINDELL
 {pg. 385}

402. Silvester I. JORDAN in account current with David ELLIS, guardian

Vouchers from Feb. 23, 1826 - May 1828; Mentions hire of Negroes Lowes, Aden, Jude, Albert, and Sampson

Pursuant to an order of Court, we have examined the account and find the sum of $108.18 due the ward. May the 27th 1828.

[signed] Benj. SAUNDERSON, Thos. B. GIBBS, David CARTER, JUNR.

August Term 1828

403. Sally JENNETT, minor, in account current with Robt. JENNETT, guardian

Vouchers from Feb. 1825 - Jan. 1828; Mentions hire of Negroes Sarah & Prudence

In obedience to a Court order at May Term 1828, we have examined the account and find the amount of $34.80 due the guardian this 31st August 1828.

[signed] William COHOON, Benedict NEAL, Cason JONES

404. The estate of Ruth GIBBS in account current with Benedict NEAL, adm'r., with the will annexed.

Vouchers from Nov. Term 1825 - Feb. 1826 (no other dates listed); Mentions hire of Negro Jonas.

Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1828, we have examined the account and find a balance due the estate of $35.96 this 22nd day of Augt. 1828.

[signed] Benj'n. SAUNDERSON, William COHOON, Robt. JENNETT - Commissioners

405. An account of sales of the hire & rent of Negroes and land belonging to Julia SPENCER for the year 1827 as follows:

Account of sales of the hire of Negroes belonging to Julia SPENCER for the year 1828 as follows:

[signed] Benj'n. FOREMAN, guardian

406. Julia SPENCER, minor, in account current with Benj. FOREMAN, guardian

Vouchers from Feb. 28, 1826 - Aug. 1828

Pursuant to an order of Court Augt. Term 1828, we have examined the account and find $64.65 due the ward this Augt. 26th 1828.

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE, Jas. S. BARNEY, Stephen OWENS - Commissioners

407. John SWINDELL 10 June 1828/Probate: August Term 1828

I give and bequeath to my wife Jennett SWINDELL one mahogany table and liquor case, two beds and furniture, 3 cows and calves and all other property which belongs to me.

Executor: wife, Jennett SWINDELL

Wit: A.B. SWINDELL, Henry CARROW

[signed] John SWINDELL
 {pg. 390}

408. Riley MURRAY, guardian, in account current with Wm. T. CHENEY, his ward

Mentions renting land for the years 1825, 1826, 1827 & 1828.

In obedience to an order of Court May Term 1828, we have examined the account and find the balance of $966.91 due the ward from the 30th of Augt. 1826 till 30th of August 1828. Done this 27th day of Augt. 1828.

[signed] David CARTER, Robert JENNETT, William COHOON - Commissioners

409. Warren SWINDELL in account with Isaac SAWYER, JR., his ward

Vouchers from May Term 1828 - August Term 1828

Agreeable to an order of Court, we have proceeded to examine the account and find the sum of $22.25 due the guardian this August 25th 1828.

[signed] Ives SAUNDERSON, David CARTER, JUN'R. - Commissioners

410. Account of sales of Negroes of the estate of Adam LACY, dec'd., sold by order of Court for the purpose of affecting a division among the several heirs and to pay debts due by the sd. dec'd. on a credit of 6 months. Sold this 24th of March 1828.

[signed] Athin TOOLEY, Adm'r.

411. Account of sales of the property of Zacheus BELL, dec'd., at 6 months credit sold 21 March 1828.

Various buyers included: the widow, Sam'l. LEITH, Hillory EASTER, Benj. GASKINS, H.H. FODDRY, George HOWARD, Jesse LUCAS, and John RUE. Mentions hire of Negroes: Cuff, Kines?, Ben, Sam, Peg, and Fillis. Also mentions sundry articles given to the widow (not named) for her year's provision.

[signed] Benj'n. GASKINS, Adm'r.

412. A true copy of the account sales and inventory of the estate of Martin SWINDELL, dec'd., taken June 20th 1828

Various buyers included: Mary SWINDELL, Polly SWINDELL, Nancy SWINDELL, Joseph TUNNELL, Henry DILLON, Marcus SWINDELL, Enoch HALL, and Arnoald SELBY. Also lists money collected on notes due the estate; Also articles set off to the widow, Mary SWINDELL, for a year's provision.

[signed] David CARTER, JUN'R, Adm'r.

413. The estate of John JENNETT, dec'd., in account current with Robt. JENNETT, Adm'r.

Vouchers from Feb. Term 1824 - June 1828; Mentions the account of John & Robert JENNETT against their father.

In obedience to a commission from Court May Term 1828, we have examined the account and find a balance of $119.74 due the estate.

[signed] Benedict NEAL, William COHOON, Israel SHELDON

414. Wm. G. GIBBS, Adm'r., de bonis non, in account with the estate of J.K. GIBBS, dec'd.

Vouchers from Feb. 1826 - Nov. 16, 1828

In pursuance to an order from Court Aug. Term 1828, we have examined and audited the account and find a balance due the estate of $869.59 with interest calculated up to Nov'r. 14th 1828.

[signed] Henry S. SPENCER, William COHOON, T. BALLANCE, JR.
{This item probably should be included in November Term 1828 but was listed as August Term 1828}

November Term 1828

415. Pursuant to an annexed commission from Court August Term 1828, we have this day proceeded to value the Negroes as described & have allotted and set off the distributive share of Alex'r. H. GIBBS, dec'd., in the following manner, viz:

Lots 1 & 2 remain joint stock. Oct'r. 25th 1828.

[signed] Wm. SELBY

416. Account of sales of the Negro man Elleck, the property of Martin SWINDELL, dec'd., sold by order of Court Sept'r. 20th 1828.

[signed] David CARTER, JR., Adm'r.

417. The estate of Judah HARRIS, dec'd., in account current with Washington GIBBS, Adm'r.

In obedience to a commission from the Court Aug. Term 1828, we have examined the account and find a balance due the estate in the sum of $78.96. Settled up to the 21st day Nov'r. 1828. Done the 25th Nov'r. 1828.

[signed] David CARTER, William COHOON

418. In a petition ordered by the Court that Benj. SAUNDERSON, Esq., Thomas SAUNDERSON, John JORDAN, & Benj'n. SPENCER be appointed to allot and set off to Sally MANN and family, widow of Joseph MANN, dec'd., one year's provision out of the estate of sd. dec'd. Also to set such other articles as she is entitled to agreeable to an Act of Assembly & make report to next Court Feby. Term 1828.

Pursuant to the annexed order directed Feby. Term 1828, we have this 20th day of March 1828 proceeded to set off the following articles, viz:

[signed] Benj. SPENCER, Thos. SAUNDERSON, John JORDAN, Benj. SAUNDERSON, J.P.

419. William S. GIBBS, Adm'r, in account with Nathaniel GIBBS, dec'd.

Many notes & accounts listed. Also lists doubtful judgments and notes.

In pursuance to an order of Court August Term, we find a balance due the administrator of $69.22.

[signed] Henry S. SPENCER, Thomas BALLANCE, William COHOON - Commissioners

420. Inventory of the property of Clinton TULY, dec'd., late of Hyde County

Seth TULY, the administrator of sd. Clinton TULY, dec'd., on oath saith that Clinton died possessed of no personal property whatever, but that the personal property of said deceased, so far as he knows & believes, was conveyed by deed of gift to different persons as will fully appear on inspection of the records of the Register's office. Aug. 26th 1828.

[signed] Seth TOOLY

421. Ordered by the Court at Feby. Term 1828 that commissioners be appointed to allot and set off to Mary S. JARVIS & family, widow of Oliver JARVIS, dec'd., one year's provision and other articles and make report to next Court.

Test: Benj'n. FOREMAN, Clk.

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE

We whose names are subscribed to set off to Mary S. JARVIS & family, widow of Oliver JARVIS, dec'd., her one year's provision, have this 19th day of March 1828 met at the late dwelling of said deceased and proceeded to set off provisions in the following manner, viz: (partial listing)

[signed] Benj. FOREMAN, Benj. GASKINS, Jno. B. JASPER, John Silverthorn, J.P.

422. Account of sales of the estate of James WATSON, dec'd., sold June 1826 [date as written]

Various buyers included: Benajah WATSON, Sally WATSON, Sparrow MIDYETT, Marcus SWINDELL, Benjamin MIDYETT, Dameron PUGH, Samuel WATSON & David BROOKS. This was a very lengthy list of mostly crops, livestock, tools and kitchen utensils. Total amount of sale was $1962.76 1/2. Also an inventory of debts due the estate including desparate debts.

[signed] Wm. WATSON

423. D. SHAW, Ext'r., in account with the estate of W. HIGSON

Extremely lengthy list of accounts receivable & payable.

In a suit by petition wherein Henry S. SPENCER as guardian to Harriet W. HIGSON and Daniel SHAW as guardian to William F. HIGSON, as joint heirs of Willoughby HIGSON, dec'd., as plaintiffs, and William WATSON and Daniel SHAW, executors of said W. HIGSON, defendants, filed at August Term 1828 and amended at November Term by appointing Daniel SHAW as administrator of Elizabeth S. HIGSON, the Court ordering the accounts to be referred to us, the undersigned commissioners, to examine and make report. We have duly examined this account and find a balance due the estate on the 13th day of August 1828 in the sum of $5083.31 and further a sum of $1797.01 desparate debts on hand and ready to be paid over to the guardians and administrators. Done at Wysocking Feby. 12th 1829.

[signed] Wm. SELBY, Benj. SAUNDERSON, David CARTER, Sen. - Commissioners

Many notes listed with a balance due the estate of $4362.40. The further sum of $925.99 in desparate debts on hand and ready to be paid over to the guardian and administrator. Done at Wysocking this 12th day February 1829.

[signed] David CARTER, SR., Benj. SAUNDERSON, Wm. SELBY - Commissioners

Amount of rent of lands on Juniper Bay belonging to the estate of W. HISGON for the years 1827 & 1828 in the hands of W. WATSON, Ext'r., to be paid over 1/3 to the widow and the other 2/3 to Harriet W. HIGSON or her guardian.

Rent of lower plantation to Elijah HUTSON for the year 1827 for $9.42

Rent of lower plantation to D'r. STOTESBURY for the year 1828 for $2.00

Rent of the upper plantation for the year 1828 to Ezekiel HUTSON for $9.10

424. Willoughby HIGSON "being in a low state of health"

23 Augt. 1826 at Mattamuskeet / Probate: August Term 1826

I lend my wife Betsy during her life the dwelling and land whereon I now live containing 14 1/4 acres. Also 1/3 the benefit of all my other land for life. I also lend her the use of all my Negroes for the term of two years after proving this will. I give and bequeath unto my wife Betsy all my household & kitchen furniture, beds and bedding, my horse, riding chair and harnesses, farming utensils, 4 cows and calves and for her first year's provision $200.00 and a childs part of all my personal estate when my executors make a division.

Daughter: Harriet Wallace HIGSON 100 acres of land which I purchased on Juniper Bay.

Son: William Farris HIGSON, at the death of my wife to have the dwelling and land whereon we now live with the store houses and all the lots adjoining. Also 10 acres of land which I purchased of Henry GIBBS on the North side of the Lake adjoining Joseph MASTERS.

I give and bequeath unto the child my wife is now pregnant with 48 acres of land undivided in Currituck and which is termed maiden land.

All my perishable estate not already allotted I wish to be sold on a credit of 6 months and at the end of 2 years from proving this will, I wish a division of my Negroes and all my personal estate to be made between my wife and children, share and share alike, except the child my wife is now pregnant with I wish to have $100.00 more. Also I wish when a division is made that suitable guardians be appointed for my children and each child's share be paid to its guardian. I wish my executors to have built as soon as practicable out of good material a barn 22' long and 16' wide, a single story, and place it a suitable distance from my dwelling, the expenses of which will be chargeable to my estate. I wish my perishable estate to be sold as soon after my decease as legal notice can be given.

Executors: David SHAW & William WATSON, Esq'rs.

Wit: Wm. SELBY, Andrew SHANKLIN

[signed] W. HIGSON

Codicil: August 24th 1826

And should the above mentioned child my wife carries dies before it arrives to an age capable of bequeathing its property, then in that case my will is that my two other childlren, Harriet Wallace HIGSON and Wm. Farris HIGSON, should have all the property which said deceased child may inherit from my estate.

Wit: Wm. SELBY, And'w. SHANKLIN

[signed] W. HIGSON
 {pgs. 426-428}

425. This plan [drawing included] represents the land and the division thereof belonging to Nancy, Jane, and Thos. JENNETT and Isaiah H. SPENCER lying on Mattamuskeet on the North West side of the road leading from Middle Creek southerly towards Wysocking containing 60 acres.

Done at Wysocking Feby. 10th day 1829.

[signed] Dixon SWINDELL Surveyor, W. Sil. GIBBS, Benedict NEAL, Ivy SAUNDERSON, Thos. SAUNDERSON

426. In obedience to an order of Court November Term 1828 to value & divide the Negroes and other property belonging to the estate of the late Elizabeth S. HIGSON, dec'd., between Harriet W. HIGSON & William F. HIGSON agreeable to the codicil of the last will and testament of Willoughby HIGSON, dec'd., we have this day proceeded said division as follows:

The distributive share of the sd. Elizabeth S. HIGSON in Negroes being:

Done at Wysocking Feby. 13th day 1829.

[signed] Wm. SELBY, David CARTER, SEN., Benj. SAUNDERSON - Commissioners

427. In obedience to an order from Court at August Term 1828 and amended Nov'r. Term 1828, we have proceeded to divide the Negroes and personal property belonging to the estate of Willoughby HIGSON, dec'd., amongst the several heirs as follows:

Done at Wysocking 12th Feb 1829.

[signed] David CARTER, SR., Benj. SAUNDERSON, Wm. SELBY

428. Benjamin SPENCER of Hyde Co. "being weak in body" 16 March 1827 / Probate Feb. Term 1829

Daughter: Sarah SAUNDERSON all the right, title and interest I have in 50 acres lying on the pine ridge. Also $800.00 to be paid by my executors as they think proper. If she should die before the expiration of six years then this money should go to her surviving children.

To: Sheldon C. SPENCER 30 acres of land lying on the East side of the Indian Ridge, it being the land I bought from Stephen GIBBS, with an exception that William Warren SPENCER have liberty to get cypress timber off sd. land for his benefit. Also I give to Sheldon C. SPENCER one Negro girl named Nancy and one bed and furniture.

Son: William W. SPENCER to have my black mare, bridle & saddle. I give and bequeath to William W. SPENCER 1/5 of the crop.

It is also my will that my executors shall sell my schooner Jones & Samuel and my crop of corn now on hand and all the perishable estate that they think proper to sell for the purpose of discharging my debts and the residue of money to be laid out to buy young Negroes or otherwise discretionary with my executors. The executors shall keep all my property together six years beginning January 1, 1827 and make provision for my wife and family in a manner as I always have done. My children to be kept at the best schools as long as my executors see proper except Jones SPENCER must be kept in school until age 21 but he is to choose his studies after the expiration of 15 years old or sooner if William W. SPENCER sees proper. It is also my desire that all the rest of my property that is not already disposed of should be equally divided with my wife and children.

Executors: son, William W. SPENCER; and Samuel SPENCER

Wit: Caleb SPENCER, Thos. x SPENCER

[signed] Benj. SPENCER
 {pgs. 430-431}

429. Account current of Caleb SPENCER, Adm'r., with the estate of John J. BONNER, dec'd.

Vouchers from Feb. Term 1827 - Nov. 1828; Mentions paid William SPENCER's wife's share of Z. GIBBS' estate; also mentions paid Jones SPENCER, guardian, of Z. GIBBS' 3 children; also paid Isaiah H. SPENCER in right of his wife Dorcas.

In obedience to a commission at August Term 1828, we have examined the administrators account to the estate of John J. BONNER, dec'd., and find a balance due the adm'r. of $262.70 settled up to the 30th day of November 1828.

[signed] David CARTER, SR., Washington GIBBS, Benj'n. SAUNDERSON

430. Zachariah FORTISCUE 24 July 1828 / Probate: February Term 1829

I leave all my crop that is in the ground at this time to be gathered and prepared for market after retaining enough sufficient for the support of my family, then to be disposed of and the balance to be used to pay my debts.

Executors: sons: John E. FORTISCUE & Maxil R. FORTISCUE and my friend John BELL 4th

Wit: Matthat. McCARTY, Sheldon TOOLEY

[signed] Zachariah FORTE______
 {pgs. 434-436}

431. An inventory of the personal property of Elizabeth Shaw HIGSON, dec'd., which came to the hands of D. SHAW, her administrator.

[signed] D. SHAW, Adm'r.

432. Daniel SHAW, Adm'r., in acct. current with Elizabeth S. HIGSON, dec'd.

Mentions $100.00 left by will and also mentions paying $2.24 to Hardy SWINDELL for making the coffin.

On obedience to an order from Court November Term 1828, we have examined the account and find a balance due the said estate on 28 February 1829 the sum of $2322.45 in Sperate? debts and a further sum of $683.87 in Desperate debts. Done at Wysocking Feby. 13th 1829.

[signed] David CARTER, SR., Benj'n. SAUNDERSON, Wm. SELBY

433. James CREDLE 4 September 1827 / Probate: February Term 1829

The rest of my property to be sold to pay up charges and the right of the Leading ditch I give to my sons Martin and George. Each of my heirs to have the cattle in their own ear mark.

Executors: sons, Matthias & Martin CREDLE

Test: Nathaniel CREDLE, Wilson CREDLE, Thomas HUDSON

[signed] James CREDLE
 {pg. 438}

434. Caroline GIBBS, minor, in account current with Selby WATSON, guardian

Vouchers from June 1827 - August 1828

Pursuant to an order from Court November Term 1828, we have examined the account and find a balance due the guardian of $5.09 with interest calculated up to February 28th 1829. Feby. 20th 1829.

[signed] William COHOON, Benedict NEAL, Henry S. SPENCER

435. Account of sales of the Negroes belonging to Alexander Hambleton GIBBS, dec'd., sold by B.L. ENSLEY, Adm'r., under an order of Court for the purpose of making partition among the heirs.

Sold on the first day of January 1829.

[signed] B.L. ENSLEY

436. Pursuant to an order of Court November Term 1828, we have allotted and set off to the widow, Drusilly WINFIELD, the following items: (partial listing)

Given under our hands & seals December 11th 1828.

[signed] William COHOON, Robert JENNETT, D. [Durant] H. MURRAY

437. An inventory of the property of Lemuel P. WINFIELD, dec'd., sold by Oliver GIBBS, Admr., December 15th 1828.

Various buyers included: George WINFIELD, Cason JONES, Jeremiah FARROW, Vinson W. SANDERS [probably Vincent W. SAUNDERSON], Thomas MILLER, Richard H. YOUNG, John HATCH, Drucilla WINFIELD who bought the family Bible for $4.00; a small list of accounts due the estate are listed.

[not signed]

438. Reuben BURRUS of Mattamuskett "being well in health" 17 Oct 1826 / Probate: Nov. Term 1828

At the death of my wife I give my son Robert M. BURRUS the plantation where I now live with all the buildings and fencing and 25 acres in the Marsh joining Allen BURRUS. Also one Negro man named Barney, one mahogany bed & furniture, my large dining table, my church Bible, one Negro woman called Patience, an old Negro man named James and what few cattle I have on Mattamuskeet. All the rest of my property that is not disposed of after my wife's death is to be divided equally amongst all my children, viz: Allen, Elisha, Sabrina, Merina, John, Polly, and Robert S. BURRUS. If Patience should have another child I desire John & Polly to have it between them for their benefit.

Executors: sons Allen, Elisha & John S. BURRUS

Attest: Thos. SAUNDERSON, Vincen W. SAUNDERSON

[signed] Reuben BURRUS
 {pgs. 443-445}

439. Elizabeth R. SAUNDERSON in account current with Thos. SAUNDERSON, guardian

Vouchers from May Term 1827 - Feby. 28th 1829; Mentions commission received for selling Negro Mingo

Pursuant to an order of Court Nov'r. Term 1828, we have this day examined the account of Thomas SAUNDERSON & Betsy R. SAUNDERSON, his ward, and find a balance due the ward of $69.35 this 20th Feby. 1829.

[signed] Washington GIBBS, Stephen GIBBS, Caleb SPENCER - Commissioners

440. Sally SAUNDERSON in account current with Thos. SAUNDERSON

Vouchers from May Term 1827 - Feby. 28th 1829; Mentions commission received for selling Negro Mingo.

Pursuant to an order from Court, we have met & examined the accounts and find a balance due the said ward of $82.37. 20th Feby. 1829.

[signed] same as above item

441. Estate of Adam LACY, dec'd., in account with Landford R. RICHARDS

Vouchers from Feby. 1827 - Feby. 1829

Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1827, we have examined the administrator's account of Landford R. RICHARDS on the estate of Adam LACY, dec'd., with Athen TOOLY, the present adm'r., and find the sum of $627.15 3/4 due by said RICHARDS, the former adm'r., to said estate. 30th Augt. 1827.

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE, B.S. RUSSEL, Benj'n. FOREMAN

Rec'd of Landford R. RICHARDS, former adm'r. of Adam LACY, dec'd., the sum of $627.15 3/4, it being in full the balance due said estate. I acknowledge to have received of him the Negroes and other property in full as returned by him in his inventory this August 30th 1827.

Wit: R.M.G. MOORE

[signed] Athen TOOLEY

Recorded: February Term 1829

442. William R. HARRIS, minor, in account current with Peledge HARRIS, guardian

Vouchers from Nov. 25, 1827 - Jany. 20, 1829

Pursuant to an order from Court November Term 1828, we have examined the account and find a balance due the said ward of $191.23 this Feby. 24th 1829.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Caleb SPENCER, John W. ROPER - Commissioners

443. The estate of Abram COX in account with Benj'n. SAUNDERSON, Ext'r.

Vouchers from May Term 1826 - November Term 1828

In pursuance of an order of Court November Term 1828, we have examined the account and find a balance due the estate of $315.37 calculated up to the 28th February 1829 and the further sum of $19.18 in desperate papers on hand Feby. 18th 1829.

[signed] Henry S. SPENCER, William COHOON, Benedict NEAL

444. The estate of Abia GIBBS in account current with Benj'n. SAUNDERSON, Adm'r.

Only date listed was November Term 1829.

In pursuance to an order from Court, we have examined and audited the account of Abia GIBBS, dec'd., and find a balance due said estate of $21.66 with interest calculated up to the 28th February 1829. This 18th of Feby. 1829.

[signed] same as above item

445. William SELBY, guardian, in account with his ward, Redmon J. GIBBS

Mentions rents of land for the years 1826, 1827, & 1828 and hire of Negro Luke.

Pursuant to a commission, we have audited the account and find a balance due the ward of $2958.15 up to the 1st day of Jany. 1829. Done at Wysocking Feby. 20th 1829.

[signed] Daniel MURRAY, Riley MURRAY, T.H. SELBY

446. William WATSON, Ext'r., in account current with the estate of James WATSON, dec'd.

Vouchers from April 1826 - May 1827; Mentions paid E. HALL for making 2 coffins; also paid Sparrow MIDYETT for taking Negro Rose; also mentions 168 acres of land on Heron Bay, 1 tract in the Lake Swamp and 1 tract of land on the Pungo River.

Pursuant to a commission from Court Feby. Term 1827, we have audited the accounts and find the sum of $1759.22 due the estate for personal and a further sum of $280.97 due the estate in the sales of land. Done at the Court House near Lake Landing this 30th day of May 1827. Recorded Feby. Term 1829.

[signed] Benj. SAUNDERSON, T.H. SELBY, Wm. SELBY

May Term 1829

447. March 14th 1829 - In obedience to an order of Court, we have proceeded to lay off to the widow of the late Edward SPENCER one year's provisions which are as follows: (partial listing)

[signed] Thos. SAUNDERSON, Seth GIBBS, Allen BURRUS

448. Pursuant to the decree at November Term 1828 to divide among the several heirs of William GAYLARD, dec'd., the Negroes belonging to the said estate agreeable to the petition of Benj. GASKINS & others, we have proceeded to value and allot said Negroes in the following manner:

Total value of Negroes is $2465.00 of which Eleny GAYLARD is entitled to 3/8 which is $924.37 1/2 and of which Benj. GASKINS is entitled to 3/8 & 1/2 of 1/8 which is $1078.43 3/4, and of which Jennett SWINDELL's 3 children are entitled to 1/8 and 1/2 of 1/8 which is $462.18 3/4.

Eleny GAYLARD drew:

Benj. GASKINS drew:

Jennette SWINDELL's three children, viz: Margaret Ann, Harriet & William G. SWINDELL drew:

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE, Dan'l. W. MARTIN, Benj. FOREMAN

449. In pursuance of an order of Court February Term 1829, I, Henry SPENCER, Sheriff of Hyde County, by my deputy, Jos. S. BARNEY, and 12 commissioners, have this day met on the premises of William GAYLARD, dec'd., and have allotted to Eleny GAYLORD, widow of dec'd., her right of dower in the lands of the said dec'd. in the following manner: Beginning at a white oak called PROCTOR's....containing 30 acres including the dwelling & other out houses within the said boundary. Given under our hands & seals the 2nd day of April 1829.

Attest: Jos. S. BARNEY

[signed] Solomon x TOOLEY, Joseph S. MAY, William BOOMER, SR., Christopher SPENCER, William H. RUSSEL, Wm. G. HAYS, Joseph JENNETT, Daniel N. SEABROOK, John S. SILVERTHORN, John REW, Wm. G. BELL, Matthat. McCARTY

450. Account of sales of Seth TOOLEY, dec'd., & Inventory sold on 28th of March 1829 at 6 months credit

Various buyers included: Sally TOOLEY, Parker SWINDELL, William EASTER, Jacob TOOLEY, John DIXON, and Littleton BELL; List of doubtful notes of the partnership of Seth TOOLEY & Solomon TOOLEY.

[signed] John DIXON, Adm'r.

451. Account of sales of the perishable estate of Benjamin SPENCER, dec'd., sold by W.W. SPENCER, Ext'r.

Various buyers included: Robert JENNETT, T.R. GIBBS, John BLACKWELL, James ADAMS, Silas BOWEN, and Charles LAMB; A list of the inventory in the hands of W.W. SPENCER (mostly furniture, livestock and farm implements).

By a clause in the testator's will, the executor is empowered to keep the property together six years from the 1st of January 1827 and the family is to be provided for in the usual manner of the property and its proceeds.

A list of notes, accounts, & cash left by Benj. SPENCER, JUN'R., dec'd.

[signed] W.W. SPENCER, Ext'r.

452. An account of sales & inventory of the estate of Edward SPENCER, SEN'R., dec'd., sold & taken this 19th day of March 1829

Various buyers included: Wm. P. SPENCER, Peledg W. SPENCER, Cason G. SPENCER, John SPENCER, Samuel SPENCER, Isaiah H. SPENCER, Wm. SPENCER, JUN'R., & Lewis KINSEY; Mentions Negro men Jim and Dors?, and girl Sarah hired out.

Widow's (not named) years provision allotted.

This contains a just and true account of the sales and inventory of the perishable property of Edward SPENCER, SR., dec'd., so far as has come to hand the 19th day of March 1829.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Adm'r.

453. Account of sales of the property of James CREDLE, dec'd., sold the 30th of March 1829 by Mats. CREDLE, Ext'r.

Various buyers included: the widow, Martin CREDLE, John FLOWERS, George CREDLE, Matthias CREDLE, James FARROW, Dan'l. CREDLE, Tilson CREDLE, and Josiah HARRIS. Total sale amounted to $474.04 including notes and accounts.

[signed] Matthias CREDLE, Ext'r.

454. The estate of Benj'n. SPENCER, guardian, dec'd., in account current with Jno. MARSHALL, his ward

Vouchers from May 1, 1824 - 1828; Mentions hire of Negro Pleasant and rent of house & lot in Newbern.

In obedience to a commission from Court February Term 1829, we have this day examined and audited the accounts and find a balance due the ward of $935.16 on the 1st day of May 1829. Given under our hands & seals this 22nd May 1829.

[signed] Henry SPENCER, Benj'n. SAUNDERSON

455. In pursuance to an order from Court Feby. Term 1829, we have proceeded to allot to Eliza TOOLEY and family, widow of Seth TOOLEY, dec'd., one years provision. There not being a sufficiency of crop, stock & provision for one year, we agree she shall be paid by John DIXON, adm'r., the sum of $140.33. We also set off to her one linen wheel, one pr. of cards and one bed and furniture. This 28th March 1829.

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE, Benj'n. FOREMAN, Benj. GASKINS, John SILVERTHON, J.P.

456. Harriet EASTER of Hyde Co. 9 February 1829 / Probate: May Term 1829

For as much as my old Negro woman Pleasant has been in the family and has been a great means of support of both my fathers family and of mine (since my fathers death) and Pleasant has had many children and has labored hard to raise and support her children and those children have become the great part of the wealth of myself and my brothers and sisters, it is therefore my will and desire for and in consideration of the dutiful and obedient services and profits of Pleasant that after my death she peaceably and quietly enjoy the profits and benefits of her own labor. And in order that she so enjoy her labor, I appoint my friend and executor, R.M.G. MOORE, that he furnish Negro Pleasant with a house and piece of land sufficient for her to make and raise a support during her natural life and that her rights be protected and that she may always find in him a kind benefactor. It is also my desire that said Pleasant be under the control of said R.M.G. MOORE and her future increase, if any, should remain in the same situation and enjoy the same privileges with their mother for and during their natural lives.

Son: Sylvester EASTER all the remainder of my property and if he should die without heir, then this legacy given to him I will and devise to my relation, Agness SLADE and her heirs.

Executor and guardian of son Sylvester: Richard M.G. MOORE

Wit:Parker SWINDELL, Jesse x SILVERTHORNE

[signed] Harriet x EASTER
 {pgs. 464-465}

457. The plat and division of land belonging to Albion B. SWINDELL containing 64 acres joining the Lake (in part of John SWINDELL, Margaret SAWYER wife of Zepheniah SAWYER, Pheriba SAWYER now deceased and formerly the wife of John SAWYER)

Fetnah? SAWYER the wife of the said John SAWYER, Nelly WARD now deceased and wife of Joseph WARD, dec'd., Elitha JONES wife of Hugh JONES, Clarisa WILKINSON wife of Daniel WILKINSON. Pheriba SAWYER has died leaving her surviving heir daughter Kizziah ROSE wife of Edward ROSE. Nelly WARD has died leaving her surviving heirs-at-law her children, Stephen WARD, Jesse WARD, Drusilla WARD and Littleton WARD, and Jennetta SWINDELL, Mahettabel SWINDELL, Jordan A. SWINDELL, and Orphy SWINDELL, minors, petitioning by their guardian, Sidney SWINDELL.

This 8th day April 1829.

Wit: Henry SPENCER

[signed] Dixon SWINDELL surveyor, John JORDAN, Shadrack x DANIELS, Joseph WILLIAMS, JR., Willis SAWYER, JR., Randal SAWYER - Commissioners

458. Inventory of the property belonging to the estate of Reuben BURRUS, dec'd., taken 5th Dec'r. 1828

Mentions 8 Negroes: Nancy, James, Abel, Barney, Patience, Carolina, Jane & Ann; also mentions 1/3 of the schooner Lodge; 1 tract of 45 acres; 1 tract of 100 acres at the Banks; 3 tracts of 50 acres each; and one 25 acre tract.

Account of sales of the property of Reuben BURRUS sold by Allen BURRUS, Ext'r., Dec'r. 27, 1828

Various buyers included: Barbara BURRUS, Allen BURRUS, Elisha BURRUS, William HALL, Thos. SAUNDERSON, Benders ENSLEY, Robert BURRUS, and BLACKWELL & SPENCER.

459. Thomas R. GIBBS in account current with Benedict NEAL, guardian

Vouchers from Jany. 1, 1826 - Jany. 1, 1829; mentions hire of Negroes Frank, Sharper, Polly, and Sally & 3 children; also mentions Ruth GIBBS, former guardian.

Pursuant to an order of Court Feby. Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward on the 1st day of June 1829 of $62.30.

[signed] Benj. SAUNDERSON, Robt. JENNETT, W. Sil. GIBBS

460. Amandy A. GIBBS in account current with Benedict NEAL, guardian

Vouchers from June 1, 1828 - June 1, 1829; Mentions hire of Edney & child, Minney & child, Dinah, and Bob.

Pursuant to an order of Court Feby. Term 1829, we have examined the account and find the sum of $28.22 due the guardian.

[signed] Same as above item

461. Lockhart GIBBS in account current with Benedict NEAL, guardian

Vouchers from June 1, 1828 - June 1, 1829; Mentions hire of Elijah, Wilson, Lydia & Lan___, and Elizah.

Pursuant to an order of Court Feby. Term 1829, we have examined the account and find the sum of $122.87 due the ward on the 1st of June 1829.

[signed] Same as above item

462. Henry RUSSEL, minor, in account current with William H. RUSSEL, guardian

Vouchers from 1820 - 1828; Mentions a sum due the guardian as adm'r. of Mas.? RUSSEL; also mentions Negroes Sam, Balem, Salina, Leuizer, and Simon.

We have examined the account and find that $14.10 is due the guardian.

[signed] John DIXON, Benj'n. FOREMAN, David CARTER, JR. - Commissioners

463. Matilda HENDERSON in account current with Chris't. GASKINS, Adm'r.

Vouchers from Jany. 1, 1827 - March 7, 1829; Mentions paying $5.41 for a coffin and sale of Negro Chain.

Pursuant to an order of Court Feb. Term 1829, we find a balance due the estate of Matilda HENDERSON of $32.02. Done at Middleton.

[signed] Selby WATSON, Benedict NEAL, Robt. JENNETT - Commissioners

464. Account of sales of the property of Charles VOLAWAY sold by Benners L. ENSLEY, Adm'r., on March 25th 1829

Various buyers included: Thomas BAUM, Thomas CARROW, Ivy GIBBS, Isaac SAWYER, SR., Nathan VOLAWAY, Sarah VOLAWAY, Jordan SMITH, and Bartlet CULIFER.

Pursuant to a commission from Feby. Term 1829, we have this day set off to Sarah VOLLOWAY, widow of Chas. VOLLOWAY, dec'd., and family one year's provision out of the crop, stock and provisions on hand, viz:

Done this March 3rd 1829.

Wit: Thomas BAUM, Washington GIBBS

[not signed]

465. Benners L. ENSLEY in account with Zady Alexander & Sarah Ann GIBBS, his wards

Vouchers from 1826 - 1829

Pursuant to an order of Court, we find a balance of $1543.72 due the said wards. Done May 22nd 1829.

[signed] Hen. SLEBY, Robert JENNETT, Israel BROOKS

August Term 1829

466. Account of sales of the estate of Valentine GIBBS sold June 16th 1829

Various buyers at this very lengthy sale included: Wm. SELBY, Esq., Caleb BALLANCE, Joseph TUNNEL, Jesse GIBBS, Stephen GIBBS, Ben WATSON, JUNR., Littleton BRAGG, and Amasa SIMPSON; Mentions Negroes: Jack & Barbary sold to Seth GIBBS, Fan sold to Caleb STOW for $100.90, Silvy sold to Jordan A. GIBBS for $250.00, Lewis sold to W.R. PALMER for $401.30. Total sale amounted to $2521.46.

Further inventory of the estate of Valentine GIBBS, dec'd., lists cash on hand, notes and bills found.

I hereby certify the above & foregoing to be a true account of sales and inventory of the estate of Valentine GIBBS, dec'd., this 31st August 1829.

[signed] Wm. WATSON, Adm'r.

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467. Major Jno. CLARK in account with William and Henry C. JORDAN

Vouchers from 1823 - 1829; Mentions received of Thos. J. LATHAM, adm'r., for hire of Negro Poldon; also mentions rent of the plantation on Broad Creek and in Beaufort County for 1821 & 1822; also mentions hire of Negroes Anthony, Jude Mike, Poldon, Matilda, Mourning & 2 children and Millis and children.

[not signed]

468. Account of sales of the estate of Jno. G. MASON, dec'd., sold 24 July 1829

Various buyers included: Roxannah MASON, Thos. MASON, John REW who bought a fiddle, and Zacheriah MASON; A few judgments were listed.

The above account of sales and inventory is just and true so far as has come to my knowledge.

[signed] Thomas MASON

469. Henry JORDAN in account current with Major Jno. CLARK

Vouchers from 1821 - 1829; Mentions joint estate with his brother Wm. Jordan.

In obedience to an order of Court May Term last, we made report that we find due the guardian, Major John CLARK, on the third of Jany. 1828 the amount of $98.90.

[signed] Marvel WILKINSON, James SATTERTHWAIT, Henry BLOUNT

470. William R. JORDAN in account with Major John CLARK

Vouchers from 1821 - 1829; Mentions joint estate with his brother Henry JORDAN.

In obedience to an order of Court, we have made report that we find due Major CLARK on the 3rd day Jany. 1829 the amount of $117.98. August 21st 1829.

[signed] same as above item

471. Inventory and account of sales of the property of Jesse SWINDELL, dec'd., sold on 15th June 1829

Various buyers included: William SELBY, Dixon SWINDELL, widow Mary SWINDELL, Hardy SWINDELL, Saml. T. GASKINS, Reddin SWINDELL, and Marcus SWINDELL. Total amount of sale was $137.88.

[signed] Wm. SELBY, Adm'r.

472. Ester GIBBS, minor, in account current with Charles GIBBS, guardian

Mentions received $248.44 from the adm'r. of Watson GIBBS

Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1829, we find a balance due the ward of $189.65 on 29th August 1829.

[signed] Benj'n. SAUNDERSON, Thomas BALLANCE, David CARTER, JUN'R.

Account of sales of Negroes George & Sally sold on the 6th Jany. 1828 by an order from Court held on the last Monday in August 1827.

[signed] Hen. GIBBS, for adm'r. of Easter GIBBS

Recorded: August Term 1829

473. Elizabeth GIBBS, minor, in account current with Jones W. SPENCER, guardian

Mentions her 1/5 part due the Benj. FULFORD heirs in the division of land and 1/5 of the amount received from Caleb SPENCER, adm'r. on the estate of John J. BONNER, dec'd.

Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the said ward of $71.31 calculated up to the 20th of Augt. 1829. Given under our hands and seals this Augt. 13th 1829.

[signed] Henry S. SPENCER, W.S. GIBBS, David CARTER

474. Jones W. SPENCER, guardian, in account current with his ward, Nathaniel GIBBS

Mentions his 1/5 part due the Benj. FULFORD heirs in the division of land and 1/5 of the amount received from Caleb SPENCER, adm'r. on the estate of John J. BONNER, dec'd.

Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the said ward of $117.05 calculated up to the 20th of Augt. 1829. Given under our hands and seals this Augt. 13th 1829.

[signed] W.S. GIBBS, David CARTER

475. Joanna GIBBS, minor, in account current with Charles GIBBS, guardian

Vouchers from Feby. Term 1826 - Aug. Term 1829; Mentions hire of Negro Smith for the years 1826 - 1828.

Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $103.80 on the 31st August 1829. Done this 29th of Augt. 1829.

[signed] Benj'n.. SAUNDERSON, Thomas BALLANCE, David CARTER, JUNR.

476. The estate of Joseph MASTERS in account current with Samuel MASTERS, one of the Adm'rs. and guardian of his heirs

May 27, 1826

Pursuant to an order of May Court 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due to said MASTERS as guardian & heir, the sum of $1027.02 due on the last day of May 1829. Examined the first day of Sept. 1829.

[signed] Benj'n. SAUNDERSON, W.S. GIBBS, H.W. GIBBS - Commissioners

477. William S. GIBBS, minor, in account current with Jones W. SPENCER, guardian

Mentions minor's 1/5 part of the amount due Benjamin FULFORD's heirs in division of land. Also mentions 1/5 part of the amount received from Caleb SPENCER, adm'r. on the estate of John J. BONNER, dec'd.

Pursuant to an order of Court May 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $35.28 calculated up to the 20th of August 1829. Augt. 13th 1829.

[signed] Henry S. SPENCER, W.S. GIBBS, David CARTER, JUNR.

478. Zachery An GIBBS, minor, in account current with Jones W. SPENCER, guardian

Mentions minor's 1/5 part of the amount due Benjamin FULFORD's heirs in division of land. Also mentions 1/5 part of the amount received from Caleb SPENCER, adm'r. on the estate of John J. BONNER, dec'd.

Pursuant to an order of Court May 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $35.28 calculated up to the 20th of August 1829. Augt. 13th 1829.

[signed] same as above item

479. The estate of David M. GIBBS in account current with Charles GIBBS, Adm'r.

Vouchers from Nov. Term 1826 - May Term 1829; Mentions sale of Negro girl Rose for $149.50 and sale of Negro girl Cloe for $150.25

Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1829, we have examined the account and find the sum of $438.96 due the estate on the 31st Augt. 1829. Done this 29th of Augt. 1829.

[signed] Benj'n. SAUNDERSON, Thos. BALLANCE, David CARTER, JR.

480. David M. GIBBS, minor, in account current with Charles GIBBS, guardian

Voucher from May Term 1825; Mentions 2 Negro girls named Rose and Cloy and receiving $22.08 in the distribution of the sales of his father's estate.

Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the guardian in the sum of $3.77. 29th of Augt. 1829.

[signed] same as above item

481. Estate of Benjn. GIBBS, dec'd., in account current with Wilson GIBBS, Adm'r.

Mentions paying a portion for selling the Negroes left by Jesse GIBBS, dec'd. Also mentions received $75.77 from Silvester __________, ext'r. of Wormington GIBBS.

In pursuance to an order of Court May Term 1829, we have this August 31st 1829 examined the account and find a balance due the adm'r. of $99.11.

[signed] Caleb SPENCER, Jos. SAUNDERSON, Thomas SAUNDERSON

482. Samuel SPENCER 26 December 1813 / Probate: August Term 1829

I give all my lands to my brother, Thomas SPENCER. The residue of my property of every description I give to my brother, Robert SPENCER.

Executor: brother, Robert SPENCER

Wit: John B. JASPER, William BLOUNT (dead at time of probate)

[signed] Samuel SPENCER
 {pg. 513}

483. David GIBBS, minor, in account current with Jones W. SPENCER, guardian

Mentions his part due the heirs of Benj. FULFORD's heirs in the division of land; Also mentions received $132.95 from Caleb SPENCER, adm'r. of the estate of John J. BONNER, dec'd.

Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1829, we have this Augt. 13th 1829 examined the account and find a balance of $117.14 due the ward.

[signed] W.S. GIBBS, Henry S. SPENCER, David CARTER, JUNR.

484. The estate of Joseph MORGAN, dec'd., in account current with Esther MORGAN, adm'x.

Vouchers from May Term 1826 - Aug. Term 1829

In pursuance of an order of Court, we have met, audited and settled this account and find a balance due the heirs of $95.18.

[signed] Wallace STYRON, Silas FARROW, P. FARROW

485. The estate of Robert HENRY, dec'd., in account current with Benj. SAUNDERSON, adm'r.

In obedience to an order of Court May Term 1829, we have proceeded to examine the account and find a balance of $123.47 due the estate on the first of July 1829.

[signed] David CARTER, JUNR., Henry GIBBS

486. Jones W. SPENCER, adm'r., in account current with the estate of Richard B. SPENCER, dec'd.

Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1829, we have this Augt. 13th 1829 examined the acccount and find a balance due the adm'r. of $24.93 calculated up to 20th Augt. 1829.

[signed] W.S. GIBBS, H.S. SPENCER, David CARTER, JUNR.

487. Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1829, we have set off to Polly SWINDELL and family the following articles (partial listing):

[signed] Oliver GIBBS, Robt. JENNETT, Jesse GIBBS, William CAHOON

488. Benedick NEAL "being weak in body" 19 August 1829 / Probate: August Term 1829

Two daughters: Arrabella & Orpha to have all my Negro slaves and they shall remain undivided until one of them dies, marries or comes of age.

My will and desire is that all my personal property, except the crop & stock, be sold as soon as convienient after my death and as soon as the crop is saved & secured then it and the stock to also be sold to pay my debts. Any remainder is to be divided equally between my two daughters, Arrabella and Orpha.

Executors: well beloved & trusty friends, James McLOUD and Thos. M. GIBBS

[signed] Benea't. NEAL
 {pg. 520}

489. Jonathan JARVIS "being weak of body" 22 July 1829 / Probate August Term 1829

I leave Clarissa & Eldin to stand as they are for 8 years then she and her increase to be equally divided between my two daughters, Elizabeth MIDYETTE and Susanna JARVIS. If the colt lives to perform work I then give the mare unto my daughter Elizabeth MIDYETTE, if not, then to my son Zack JARVIS. I give unto my beloved wife Lydia JARVIS all my property before mentioned as long as she sees cause to hold it. I give to my son Zack JARVIS all the remains of my property that is not willed away at the death of my wife. I have 25 acres of land in Currituck joining Zack FORTISCUE's heirs which is to be sold to the best advantage by my executors.

Executors: Zachariah JARVIS and Foster JARVIS

Wit: James x JARVIS, Hillory JARVIS

[signed] Jonathan JARVIS
 {pg. 521}

490. We have met in obedience to an order of Court to audit and settle the estate of Ezekiel HOOPER, dec'd.

Mentions widow's allowance of $97.30. Balance due the estate was $587.26.

[signed] P. BRADY, Lot FARROW, Silvey MEEKINS

491. Account of sales of the personal estate of Gibbs HARRIS, dec'd., sold Dec. 7th 1829 by Caleb SPENCER, Adm'r.

Various buyers included: Washington GIBBS, Jones HARRIS, Sarah SADLER, Mary BALLANCE, Benj. HARRIS, Henry DELLONE, John NORTHON, Sparrow MIDYETTE.

[not signed]

492. The estate of Cason GIBBS, dec'd., in account current with Oliver GIBBS, Exet'r.

Vouchers from Feby. 12, 1828 - June 1829

Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the estate of $529.911/2 with interest calculated up to the 6th day of June 1829.

[signed] William CAHOON, Durant H. MURRAY, Benj. WATSON, JUNR. - Commissioners

November Term 1829
 (out of order in book - starts at #534 below)

February Term 1830

493. In compliance to an order from Nov. Term 1829, we have proceeded to value and divide the Negroes as described in the petition (doesn't say what petition nor who the Negroes belonged to) in the following manner:

The above valuation and division was made by us at the store of L. SHAWS? on Wysaucon the 5th day of Feby. 1830.

[signed] Ann's. [Annanias] SADLER, Robert SADLER, James McLAUD, Wm. SELBY - Commissioners

494. William R. HARRIS, minor, in account current with Peledge HARRIS, his guardian

In obedience to an order of Court November Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward for $190.56 this 1st day Jany. 1830.

[signed] Jonathan JARVIS, Caleb SPENCER, Benjn. SAUNDERSON - Commissioners

495. The estate of Christopher GASKINS in account with William CAHOON, Adm'r.

Vouchers from Nov. Term 1827 - 1 Jany. 1830; Mentions hire of Negroes Willis and Frank for 1828 and sale of Willis on Sept. 26, 1829.

In pursuance to an order of Court Nov. Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the estate of $106.27 with interest calculated up to Jany. 1st 1830.

[signed] Thomas S. SPENCER, W. Sil. GIBBS, Thos, BALLANCE - Commissioners

496. Account of sales of the property of John SILVERTHORN, dec'd., by John DIXON, adm'r, on 29th of December 1829 at a credit of 6 months. Notes with approved security before the _____ of property is changed. Containing of one inventory of property and claims in favor of said estate.

Various buyers at this lengthy sale included: Washington DIXON, Robert SILVERTHORN who bought a Bible, Thomas JONSON, Joseph DIXON, Equilly SILVERTHORN, Jesse SILVERTHORN, Zachary B. FORTISCUE, Green CARRAWON who bought 11,000 bricks, Jordan SILVERTHORN, and Joshua SILVERTHORN. Mentions hire of Negro Sook?/Louk?

[signed] John DIXON, Adm'r.

497. In obedience to the annexed writ, we the 12 freeholders on the 30th day of Jany. 1830, unconnected with Nancy SPENCER, widow of Benjamin SPENCER, dec'd., came to the plantation whereof the said Benjamin SPENCER, dec'd., died siezed and possessed of 100 acres, more or less, lying on Far Creek and did allot to Nancy SPENCER this portion of the plantation, viz: beginning at Jones W. SPENCER's line and running easterly with Thos. R. GIBBS' line then southerly to a Canal which lies south of the dwelling house and then with said Canal westerly to Jones W. SPENCER's line, containing 331/3 acres, more or less, including the dwelling house of said Benj. SPENCER, dec'd., and also a necessary privilege to the main road.

[signed] Riley MURRAY, Israel BROOKS, James McLAUD, Allen BURRUS, B.B. FULFORD, Jno. J. FULFORD, Wm. YOUNG, Benj. GASKILL, David FISHER, Annanias SADLER, Joseph TUNNEL, David FULLER

498. Account of sales of the perishable property of John EASTER, JUNR., dec'd., sold at 6 months credit on the 23rd day of December 1829

Various buyers included: the widow, Joseph S. DIXON, John G. SLADE, Joseph WILLIAMS, Stephen OWENS, Laban B. SLADE, Thos. S. SINGLETON, Landford RICHARDS, and Parker SWINDELL; Mentions hire of Negro Daismont; Also a lengthy list of notes and judgments.

[signed] John G. SLADE, Adm'r.

499. Account of sales of the property of Thomas VEAL, dec'd., sold Sept. 4th 1829 by Robert HOPKINS, adm'r.

Various buyers included: B.F. BONNER who bought a Bible for $1.00, Robert HOPKINS, JR., Sally ROPER, Asby COX, T.H. SELBY, Lewis KINCY, David CARTER, SEN'R., David CARTER, JUN'R., and Barney BALLANCE.

[signed] Robert HOPKINS

500. The estate of Joseph MANN, dec'd., in account current with Sally MANN, adm'x.

Pursuant to an order of Court Nov. Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the estate of $70.86 this 23rd Feby. 1830.

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE, A.B. SWINDELL, John JORDAN - Commissioners

501. Oliver GIBBS, adm'r., in account current with the estate of Lemuel P. WINFIELD, dec'd.

In obedience to an order of Court Nov. Term 1829, we have this 2nd day of Jany. 1830 examined the account and find a balance of $73.53 due the estate.

[signed] Robert JENNETT, Durant H. MURRAY, Samuel BROOKS - Commissioners

502. William SELBY, adm'r., in account with the estate of Jesse SWINDELL

Mentions one year's provision set off the the widow, Mary SWINDELL.

Pursuant to an order of Court Nov. Term 1829, we have this day examined the account and find a balance due the adm'r. of $9.76. Done at Wysaucon Feby. 23rd 1830.

[signed] Sam'l. BROOKS, Daniel SHAW, James McLAUD

503. An inventory and account of sales of the estate of David CARTER, SEN'R., dec'd., sold on 21st of December 1829

Various buyers at this very lengthy sale included: Samuel SPENCER, David CARTER, William YOUNG, Mary SWINDELL, Luranah CARTER, Ivy Saunderson, Riley MURRAY, Benj. SPENCER, SENR., Samuel MASTERS, and Reuben BERRY; Many notes and judgments listed; Widow's part which listed the following Negroes: George, Jude, David & Hetty; A list of the property left to the several heirs included Negroes Sam, Pomp, Ruth, Fanny, Tom, Isabel, and Jane.

I certify that the within is a true inventory & copy of account of sales of the estate of David CARTER, SENR., dec'd.

[signed] David CARTER, Ext'r.

504. A true inventory & copy of account of sales of the estate of Richard COX, dec'd., on the 25th of December 1829

Various buyers included: Jeptha ROSE, Ephraim ONEAL, Jeremiah FARROW, Henry DILLON, Lewis KINCY, the widow, Hardy SWINDELL, and John COLSTON; Many notes and judgments listed; Widow's part mentions Negroes Kilse? and Prudence.

I certify that the within account sales and inventory is a true copy of the estate of Richard COX, dec'd.

[signed] David CARTER, Ext'r.

505. Account of sales of the property of James DANIEL, dec'd., sold on the 19th day of December 1830

Various buyers included: Solomon SWINDELL, Israel BROOKS, John MIDGETTE, Zachariah SADLER, Sparrow MIDGETTE, Michael LINTON, and Burton SWINDELL.

[signed] Sam'l. BROOKS, Esq, Adm'r.

506. Littleton GIBBS, dec'd., in account current with William COHOON, adm'r.

Vouchers from Nov. 1829 - Dec. 16, 1829

In pursuance to an order of Court November Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the adm'r. of $38.16 calculated up to the 26th day of December 1829. Dec'r. 16th 1829.

[signed] Henry S. SPENCER, Thomas BALLANCE, William Sil. GIBBS

507. Seth GIBBS, minor, in account current with Henry GIBBS, guardian

In obedience to an order from Court November Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $5909.55. Done at Middle Creek this Jany. 1st 1830.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Washington GIBBS, Henry GIBBS

508. Account of sales & inventory of the property of Thomas SPENCER, dec'd., sold Jany. 5th day 1830

Various buyers included: the widow, John NORTHAN, Morris SPENCER, Ambers GIBBS, William HALL, Simeon ROSE, James HNEDERSON, and John MARSHALL.

I certify this to be a true account of property sold at Thomas SPENCER's residence. February 5th 1830.

[J.W. ? SPENCER, Adm'r.

509. In obedience to an order of Court Nov. Term 1829, we have proceeded this 28 December 1829 to set off to Mary SILVERTHORN, widow of John SILVERTHORN, one year's provision as follows: (partial listing)

Wit: Athin TOOLEY

[signed] Benj'n. FOREMAN, M's. BELL

510. An inventory of the property of Barney BALLANCE, dec'd., taken February 13th 1830

Various items in this inventory included: 67 barrels of corn, 13 hogs, 476 lbs. cotton, 2 beds & furniture, one patch of collards, and one patch of turnips.

[signed] Major CLARK, Adm'r.

511. At May Term 1829, Nancy SPENCER, late the wife of Benj'n. SPENCER, JUNR., dec'd., stated that her husband died about the 24th Jany. 1829 having made a last will and testament of which W.W. SPENCER was named & qualified as executor. The will was admitted at Feby. Term of Court for probate and that at this term she has entered her descent thereto. She charges that shortly before the death of her husband, he was possessed of several tracts of land in the amount of nearly 400 acres which tracts he conveyed to W.W. SPENCER, Margaret SPENCER, Jasper, SPENCER, Jones SPENCER, Eliza SPENCER, and Sarah SPENCER the wife of Jones SAUNDERSON, and which conveyence she believes to be fraudulent as to her dower. She therefore prays your worships to issue your process and copy to the aforesaid grantees in the deed to come in and show cause why her dower in the lands should not be allotted to her agreeable to Act of Assembly.

[signed] ______ HEATH, Atty.

512. In obedience to an order of Court November Term 1829, we have set apart to Louisa FOSTER, widow of Ebenezer FOSTER, dec'd., her year's provision for her and her family. (Partial listing)

Done this 23rd of January 1830.

[signed] William FARROW, Samuel JONES, Major CLARK

513. County of Hyde in account current with David CARTER, SENR., Trustee

Mentions received $514.81 from Henry SPENCER, Sheriff of Hyde County, for the 1827 county taxes.

In obedience to an order at November Term 1829, we have proceeded to examine and audit the account and find a balance due the county of $25.22.

[signed] Henry S. SPENCER, Caleb SPENCER, William CAHOON

514. Nancy JENNETT in account current with David CARTER, SENR., her guardian

Vouchers from Jany. 1827 - Nov. 1829; Mentions hire of Negro Bader; also mentions receiving $223.39 from Robert JENNETT which is her dividend from her father's estate.

In obedience to an order of Court Nov. Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $132.09 with interest calculated to the first of Jany. 1830. Done this 10th of November 1829.

[signed] same as above item

515. Thomas JENNETT in account current with David CARTER, SENR., guardian

Mentions hire of Negro Rachael and receiving money from his father's estate from Robert JENNETT.

In obedience to an order of Court Nov. Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $369.22 with interest calculated to the first of Jany. 1830. Done this 10th of November 1829.

[signed] same as above item

516. Jane JENNETT in account current with David CARTER, SENR., guardian

In obedience to an order of Court Nov. Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $50.59 with interest calculated to the first of Jany. 1830. Done this 10th of November 1829.

[signed] same as above item

517. Acct. of sales of the property of Joseph SWINDELL, dec'd., sold at the late dwelling house of Sidney SWINDELL, dec'd., sold by the adm'r. on the 14th of December 1829

Various buyers included: Jennetta SWINDELL, Mahettabell SWINDELL, John FLOWERS, Joseph SAWYER, SENR., Josiah JARVIS, Jordan SMITH, Shadrach DANIELS, and Warin SWINDELL; Several notes and judgments listed.

The above contains a true inventory and account of sale of the estate of Joseph SWINDELL, dec'd., that came to my hands as adm'r., de bonis non, with the will annexed to this 14th of Dec'r. 1829.

[signed] Joseph SAWYER, Adm'r.

518. Account of sales of the rent of lands belonging to Marg't. SPENCER, wife of T.K. (?) GIBBS, & Jasper SPENCER, Jones SPENCER, & N.E. SPENCER, minors

The above is an account of the rents and profits of the estate of the above wards so far as I am informed and believe for the years above mentioned. 23rd Feby. 1830.

[signed] Wm. ? SPENCER, guardian

519. Mary BAILEY 25 Sept. 1829 / Probate: Feb. Term 1830

Son: Mathias RICHARDS I bequeath one bed & furniture, 1 bureau, 1/2 dozen silver tea spoons, 2 painted tables, 1 small flag bottomed chair.

To: Ann MOORE (MORE in another place) one woolen wheel, 1 cow, 1 barrel of flour, and my clothes after my death.

I leave for the benefit of my son Mathias RICHARDS the 1/3 part of Negro Ambrose to be sold for the benefit of schooling.

Executor: Jabe SILVERTHORN

Wit: Randel x BAILY, W. DIXON

[signed] Mary x BAILEY
 {pg. 587}

520. This plan (drawing included in this item) represents a parcel of land on Mattamuskeet on the North side of Wysocking Creek belonging to the heirs of Joseph MASTERS, dec'd., (Plat details and description mention Cedar Creek, Durant H. MURRAY's line, Riley MURRAY's line, the Little Gut, Jesse GIBBS' line, and Shanklin Gut) containing 538 acres and 106 square poles.

Pursuant to an order of Court, we commissioners have divided the above described land into 6 lots:

22nd day February 1830

[signed] D. SHAW, Wm. SELBY, James McCLOUD, H.W. GIBBS, Jesse GIBBS

521. Pursuant to an order of Court August Term 1829, we have this 3rd day of November 1829 set off to Vincent W. SAUNDERSON & wife Elly their distributive share of the Negroes belonging to the estate of the late Benj. CAHOON, dec'd., the residue to Elvira, viz:

[signed] David CARTER, Durant H. MURRAY, Isaiah H. SPENCER

522. Silvester T.? JORDAN in account current with David ELLIS, guardian

Mentions hire of Negroes Sampson, Albert, Aden, and Jude

Pursuant to an order of Court Nov. Term 1829, we have examined the account and find the sum of $121.56 due the ward on the 30th November 1829. Examined on the 2nd of December 1829.

[signed] Benj. SAUNDERSON, Thos. B. GIBBS, David CARTER - Commissioners

523. An account of property sold on the 25th day of September 1829 belonging to the estate of Christopher GASKINS, dec'd., on a credit of six months

The only item was one Negro man named Willis sold to William GIBBS for $325.00.

[signed] William CAHOON, Adm'r.

524. Account of sales of the property of Barny BALLANCE, dec'd., sold the 28th day of December 1829

Various buyers included: Cason G. SPENCER, Wm. R. PALMER, Timothy WINDLEY, James HENDERSON, Jones W. SPENCER, Samuel MASTERS, and Elizabeth BALLANCE. Total amount of sale was $243.94.

[signed] Major CLARK, Adm'r.

525. An inventory and account of sales of the property of Mary BAILY, dec'd., sold on 28th December 1829 on a credit of six months

Various buyers included: Julia EASTER, William F. BELL, James MOORE, Jno. A. SEARS, Mat. BELL, Parker SWINDELL, Thos. CAPPS, and Ann RUE; Several notes were listed.

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE, Adm'r. with will annexed

526. An account of sales & inventory of the property of Bened't. NEAL, dec'd., sold on the 10th & 15th September 1829

Various buyers at this very lengthy sale included: Ely MOONEY, David FULLER, Sparrow MIDETTE, Benj. M. GIBBS, John COLSTON, Gideon SERMAN, and Hiram NEAL; Several notes and judgments listed.

[signed] James M. CLAUD & Thos. R. GIBBS, Executors

527. Account of sales of the estate of Ebenezer JESTER, dec'd., and inventory of said estate

All the buyers listed were: Willis WILLIAMS, Louisa JESTER, John CREDLE, SENR., John CREDLE, and Silby SPENCER, JUNR.; One note against Banister MIDYETTE for $131.40

22nd February 1830

[signed] John CREDLE, Adm'r.

528. In obedience to an order of Court, we have set off to Sally EASTER, widow of John EASTER, dec'd., one year's provision as follows: (partial listing)

This 22nd Dec'r. 1829

[signed] Benj. FOREMAN, Jacob TOOLY, Thos. SEABROOK

529. Pursuant to an order from Court November Term 1829, we have allotted and set off to Elizabeth BALLANCE, widow, and family the following articles on December 25th 1829: (partial listing)

[signed] Wm. S. GIBBS, Ives SAUNDERSON, Silby WATSON

530. (This item was entirely marked thru, however, it was readable so I included it here.)

This indenture made 22nd day of February 1829 between Joseph THOMAS of Hyde County and John DAVIS of Hyde County. The said THOMAS doth put, place, and bind unto the said John DAVIS an orphan named Micajah, aged 4 years, to live after the manner of apprentice and servant until he shall attain the age of 21 years. And the said DAVIS doth covenant and agree with said THOMAS, his father, that he will teach and instruct the apprentice to read and write and also the art of farming.

[signed] Joseph THOMAS, John DAVIS

531. Spencer HENDERSON in account with Christopher GASKINS, guardian

Mentions receiving money as his part of Matilda HENDERSON's estate.

In obedience to an order of Court November Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance of $72.45 due the guardian calculated up to the 1st Jany. 1829. 18th Dec'r. 1829.

[signed] Henry S. SPENCER, Thos. BALLANCE, William Sil. GIBBS

532. Jones W. SPENCER & wife, executors to Jonathan SPENCER, dec'd., in account current with Agnes & Alice E. SPENCER by their guardian John T. DAVIS?

Mentions Jonathan SPENCER's audited account with the estate of Edward SPENCER, 3rd, dec'd.

I have this day examined the account and find a balance due Agnes & Alice E. SPENCER of $86.41 with interest calculated to this last day of Feby. 1830

[signed] W.S. GIBBS, Referee

533. Account of sales of George B. WINDFIELD sold Jany. 25th 1830 by C. SPENCER, adm'r.

Various buyers included: David P. HATHAWAY, Benj. F. BONNER, Mary HARRIS, William COLDSTON, and Jeremiah CASON; Several accounts listed.

I certify this account to be a true and just account of sales and inventory, all of which accounts are desperate.

[signed] Caleb SPENCER, Adm'r.

November Term 1829

534. David CARTER, SEN'R. 24 June 1827 / Probate: November Term 1829

I desire that all my just debts be paid and in particular that a fair and just settlement be made between me and my wife and my wife's children's children whom I am guardian for and them paid off out of the notes and money which I leave on hand and if this is not enough then the balance to be made up out of the surplus left to be sold.

Wife: Susannah one Negro woman named Jude and her child Robbins together with all the children Jude may have; one Negro boy named David; all the property of every description that she had when I married her; a trunk I gave her, her choice of my horses, gig & harness, horse cart, one plow, 3 hoes, 2 axes; also all my hogs and provisions on hand such as in the smokehouse; 50 barrels of corn, 30 bushels of wheat, 150 weight of cotton in seed, all the flax on hand, and all the poultry and cattle in her mark. I lend her the use and labor of my Negro man George during her natural life.

Daughter: Priscilla CARTER during her natural life to have one Negro girl named Jane and 47 acres of land that I bought of Henry GIBBS. If she should marry and have a child or children then I give it to them, but if she has no children then I give the Negro girl Jane to my son, David CARTER, after the death of Priscilla. And in case there are no lawful heirs of Priscilla, the 47 acres I give to my granddaughter Junnetta COX after Priscilla's death.

Daughter: Naome COX I give 90 acres of land I bought at the execution sale of the property of Henry GIBBS and whereon Thomas HARRIS now lives. Also 50 acres at Pungo River Shallop Creek that I bought at the execution sale of the property of Tho. W. SATTERTHWAIT. Also 50 acres at Swan Quarter that I bought out of John SELBY's deed of trust to Benj. SAUNDERSON, Esq. Also my Negro man Pomp and $200 in notes.

Daughter: Polly SWINDELL I give 50 acres on the Ridge that I bought at the execution sale of the property of Henry GIBBS whereon his father formerly lived. Also my Negro woman Isabella. Also I give her my Negro Tom Bolin?

Son: David CARTER I give my gun, clock and watch and one set of silver table spoons, together with what I have already given him.

Daughter: Betsy F. SPENCER I give 3 Negros named Ruth & Fanny, and after my wife's death my Negro man George with what I have already given her. Also my side board.

Daughter: Barbara S. YOUNG I give 1091/2 acres at White Plains that I bought of Nasa FARROW, together with what I have already given her.

As soon after my death as is convenient all the remainder of my personal property not legacied in this will is to be sold by my executor and added to what money, notes & debts are due me and applied to the pay of all my just debts and the $200 legacied to my daughter Naome COX, and if there is any left it is to be divided equally between my wife and my 3 daughters: Priscilla, Naome and Barbara.

Executor: son, David CARTER

Witnesses: Robert JENNETT, Hnery COHOON

[signed] David CARTER, SR.
 {pgs. 608-610}

535. Rockshana MASON "being now very weak" 2 November 1829 / Probate: November Term 1829

Daughter: Sophia MASON I bequeath my man and half a set of chairs, a small pot and 1/2 the hogs.

Daughter: Courtney MASON I bequeath our bed & bedstead, 1/2 set of china, a small red chest, 1/2 the hogs which are in my son's, John G. MASON, mark but I bought the mark.

Witness: A.B. SWINDELL, Jephthia x SADLER

[signed] Rockshana x MASON
 {pg. 610}

536. Richard COX "being weak in body" 21 September 1829 / Probate: November Term 1829

Wife: Naomy COX I give for her natural life one Negro man named Kider? and one Negro girl named Prudence; Also the sole use of all that part of my land and plantation where on I now live from a ditch crossing my plantation to Asby COX's including all that part from said ditch adjoining the main road with the privilege of getting fire wood. Also one mare, one riding chair, harness & cart, one plow, 2 beds & furniture, one table and 6 sitting chairs.

Son: Jesse COX 1/2 of my land and plantation on Far Creek adjoining the lands of the late Anson GIBBS' heirs with 1/2 the bricks contained in the two chimneys; one horse colt and 1/2 of Negro boy Frank.

Son: David COX 1/2 of my land and plantation on Far Creek adjoining Thomas SAUNDERSON with 1/2 the bricks contained in the 2 old chimneys; one young horse and 1/2 Negro Frank.

Son: Richard COX 1/2 my land and plantation whereon I now live adjoining Benj. SPENCER, reserving the life estate of that part I lent my wife.

Son: Benjamin COX 1/2 of my land whereon I now live, it being that part I bought of Abram COX, reserving only unto my wife a life estate in the same.

Sons: Richard & Benjamin COX to divide a Negro boy named Jack.

Daughters: Mahala COX & Elizabeth COX to have all the residue of my Negros and other estate after paying my just debts and expenses.

Executors: friends, Benj. SAUNDERSON & David CARTER, JR.

Witness: Selby SPENCER, JR., Ashbay COX

[signed] Richard COX
 {pgs. 610-612}

537. Joseph M. GIBBS, ward, in account current with Thomas B. GIBBS, guardian

Mentions rent received on 1/4 of the plantation from 1826-1829.

Pursuant to an order of Court, we have examined the account and find a balance due the guardian of $4.98 this Nov'r. 30th 1829.

[signed] John W. ROPER, Thomas BALLANCE, David CARTER

538. John W. GIBBS, ward, in account current with Thomas B. GIBBS, guardian

Mentions rent received on 1/4 of the plantation from 1826-1829

Pursuant to an order of Court August Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the guardian of 951/3 cents.

[signed] same as above item

539. Reuben GIBBS, dec'd., in account current with Thos. B. GIBBS, guardian (states Adm'r. in another place)

Mentions paid John COLSTON $5.00 for making the coffin.

Pursuant to an order of Court, we have examined the account and find a balance due the administrator of $23.69 this 30th Nov'r. 1829.

[signed] same as above item

540. William WATSON, Adm'r., in account current with the estate of Valentine GIBBS, dec'd.

Mentions received $329.91 from Oliver GIBBS, executor of Cason GIBBS.

Pursuant to an order of Court August Term 1829, we have settled the account and find a balance due the estate of $2774.42. Done at the Court House near the Lake Landing this 1st day of December 1829.

[signed] Benj. SAUNDERSON, Wm. SELBY, James McCLAUD

541. Estate of Bryan BAILEY, dec'd., in account current with Matthias BELL, Administrator

Vouchers from Feby 1827 - May 1829; Mentions hire of Negro Ambros for 1828 & 1829.

Pursuant to an order of Court Feby. Term 1829, we have examined and settled the account and find a sum of $449.26 due the estate this 22nd of May 1829.

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