Abstracts of Warren Co., N.C. Will Book 4 |
19. (A) Will of EDWARD CLANTON. 2 Dec.1783; Jan. Ct. 1784. Names: DUDLEY CLANTON, Jr., DUDLEY CLANTON, GEORGE CLANTON & ABRAHAM CLANTON; Brother WILLIAM CLANTON, Extr.; Sister FRANCES CLANTON; land given him by his Father. Co-Extr. JOHN MOSELEY. Wit: SAMUEL BELL, STEPHEN SHELL (Jurat) & JAMES CHEATOM. 21. Jan. Court 1784. Inv. Est. JOHN PARDUE, dec'd.; JOSEPH PARDUE. Admr. 22. 28 May 1783. Jan. Ct.1784. WILLIAM HOWELL of Sussex Co., Va, to his sister MARY HOWELL of Warren Co., N.C. Wit: JAMES NICHOLSON (Jurat) & FRANCIS RIGGON. 23. 1 Jan.1783; Jan. Ct.1784. JAMES MEALER to CHARLES HARRIS. Sale of two negroes, for 150 Pds. Wit: BEDFORD HARRIS (Jurat). 24. 27 Jan. 1784; Jan. Ct.1784. Inv. Est. WILLIAM COLCLOUGH, dec'd., by JOHN COLCLOUGH, Extr. 25. 7 Jan.1784;Jan. Ct.1784. MATTHEW MAYS WOOD of Warren Co. to WILLIAM LINTON of Northampton Co., N.C. Sale of 12 negroes, for 1,050 Pds. Wit: JOSHUA MABRY (Jurat), REUBIN SMITH & REPS MABRY. 26. 26 Jan.1784;Jan. Ct.1784. PAMLIA BALLARD, Spinster, apprt, her son JOHN BALLARD to WILLIAM GWYN (Gwinn) to learn to be a planter, etc. Wit: THOMAS JENKINS (Jurat) & MERRIMAN THORN. 27. 25 July 1783; Ack: Jan. Ct.1784. MATTHEW WOOD of Warren Co. to EATON HAYNES oŁ Northampton Co.,N.C. as Trustee for his wife JANE WOOD. 400 Pds. for 4 negroes, in lieu of her dower in lands where he lives & at her death to be divided among their children. Wit: FRANCIS THORNTON, ISAAC ACREE & EATON PUGH. 28. 26 Jan.1784;Jan. Ct.1784. Est. GEORGE NORSWORTHY, dec'd.; JAMES PAINE, Esq., Admr. Bond for 200 Pds. to Gov. ALEXR. MARTIN. Sec: JOSEPH SHEARIN. 30. 27 April 1784;April Ct.1784. Est. EDWARD ELLIS, dec'd.; WILLIAM ELLIS Admr. Bond for 200 Pds. to Gov. ALEXR. MARTYN. Sec: WILLIAM MURPHY. 31. 28 April 1784;April Ct.1784. WILLIAM WILSON & JOHN WILSON to WILLIAM JOHNSON, Ch. Co. Ct. Bond for 40 Pds. to insure their maintaining a good bridge over Hubquarter Creek for seven years. Wit: NATHL. MEACON. 32. 2 Feb.1784;April Ct.1784. Inv. Est. EDWARD CLANTON, dec'd., by WILLIAM CLANTON & JOHN MOSELEY, Extrs. 33. 27 Feb.1784;April Ct.1784. JOHN CALLER to ROBERT CALLER. Sale of live\-stock, furniture, etc., for 100 Pds. Wit: W.E. JOHNSON (Jurat) & WILLIAM PRICE. 33. April Ct.1784. Acct. Sale Est. JOHN PARDUE, dec'd., by THOMAS TURNER, Shf. Purchasers: JOSEPH PARDUE, WILLIAM BECKHAM & MAURICE PARDUE. 34. April Ct.1784. Acct. Sale Est. REUBIN HAGOOD, dec'd., by THOMAS TURNER, Sheriff. Sales only to Mrs. PHEEBY HAGOOD. 34. (A) Will of EDWARD ELLIS. l0 Aug. 1783; April Ct .1784. Whole Estate to his son WILLIAM ELLIS. Wit: JAMES MURPHY (Jurat) & JAMES HICKS. 35. (A) Will of PHILLIP ALSTON. 18 Nov.1783;July Ct.1784. Wife WINNEFRED; Sons WILLIAM, THOMAS W. & PHILIP G. ALSTON, Extrs.: Dtrs. ELIZABETH WILLIAMS & WINNEFRED COCKE; Son SAMUEL (a minor). Describes land bought from WILLIAM ALSTON, 'Bobs Place', on Blanchets Branch adj. BLANCHETT, near Mill Path & on the Maple Swamp, Buck Branch & Ginnys Branch, adj. his son Tommy's line. Wit: STEPHEN MARSHALL (Jurat), SAMUEL MARSHALL (Jurat), JOHN HARVEAY & SALLEY CROSSLAND. 37. July Ct.1784. Inv. Est. PHILIP ALSTON, dec'd., by WM. ALSTON, THOS.W. ALSTON & PHILIP G. ALSTON, Extrs. 39. 31 July 1784;July Ct.1784. THOMAS TURNER, Sheriff, to Gov. ALEXANDER MARTIN. Bond for 5,000 Pds. to insure proper handling of taxes, as County Treasurer. Sec: JAMES JOHNSON & ROBERT CALLER. 40. 31 July 1784; July Ct.1784. THOMAS TURNER to Gov. ALEXANDER MARTIN. Bond for lO,O00 Pds. to insure faithful execution of office of Sheriff. Sec: JAMES JOHNSON & ROBERT CALLER. 41. 28 Sept.1784; Sept.Ct.1784. THOMAS TURNER to Gov. ALEXANDER MARTIN. Bond for 2,000 Pds. to insure proper handling of sale of all public property in Warren Co. Sec:THOMAS CHRISTMAS. Wit:WILL JOHNSON,PHIL HAWKINS & J.MACON. 42. (A) Will of JOHN CHRISTMAS. 29 April 1781;July Ct.1784. Wife MIDDLETON; RICHARD CHRISTMAS, if he returns from the wars; Dtrs. SARAH & REBECCA & Son THOMAS (all three minors). Extrs: WILLIAM MYRICK & DANIEL HOOFF. Wit: JOSEPH MANGOM (Jurat), DANL. BALL & THOS. GARROTT (GARRAT), (Jurat). 44. (A) Will of WILLIAM BELL. 4 Dec.1783; July Ct.1784. Wife MARY, Extrx.; "All my children"(not named or numbered). Father-in-law ABRAHAM MAYFIELD, Extr. Wit: MARTIN DYE(Jurat), EDMUND MAYFIELD & DRURY JACKSON (Jurat). 45. 26 July 1784; July Ct.1784. Inv. Est.GEORGE NORSWORTHY, dec'd.; JAMES PAINE, Admr. Names JAMES NORSWORTHY & WILLIAM BRINKLEY(note for Halifax tobacco). 46. (A) Will of MARY STOKES. 9 Nov.1783,July Ct CROSLEY & JUDA CROSLEY, Extrs. & Dtr. REBECAH, wife of HARTWELL SEATE. Wit: JESSE PERSON & ANN PERSON (Jurat). 47. 27 July 1784;Ack:July Ct.1784. HENRY ALSTON to his children: WILLIS ALSTON, FANNEY FOSTER ALSTON & THOMAS ALSTON, all minors. Gift, of negroes, to be managed by their grandfather THOMAS HILL. Wit: MDUKE JOHNSON & JNO.STOKES. 48. Court Order, July 1784. Rules for Prison Bounds, including Courthouse Square, 4 lots or 8 1/2 acres with streets parallel thereto, Christmas Street, Middle St.& Water St., a perfect square, 1/2 acre taken out of Common to include the spring with No.lOO & privilege of 1/2 acre of Maj. HAWKINS (his house). 49. 2 June 1784; Ack: July Ct.1784. HENRY ALSTON of Warren Co. to THOMAS HILL of Halifax Co, N.C. Sale of 4 negroes, for 400 Pds. Wit: JOHN JONES, THOMAS HILL & LEML.NICHOLSON. 49. 8 April 1784;July Ct.1784. JOHN HAWKINS to PHILEMON HAWKINS. Sale of 4 negroes, for 230 Pds./1/1. Wit: JOHN SEAGROVES, JOHN HAWKINS,Jr.(Jurat) & PHIL(L) HAWKINS (Jurat). 51. (A) Will of THOMAS MILLER. ll Sept.1784;Oct.Ct.1784. Bequests to: Wife MARY; Son (& Partner) THOMAS MILLER,Jr., Extr.; Dtr. ELIZABETH PAINE; MARY SMELLY. Mentions lands in litigation in Isle of Wight Co., Va. Co-Extrs: ROBERT PAINE & JOHN FAULCON. Wit: MARY SMELLY,Jr., JOHN PAINE, JAMES HARRIS (Jurat) & JNO.FAULCON (Jurat). 53. (A) Will of JAMES SMITH. 9 Jan.1782; Oct. Ct. 1784. Wife SARAH, Extrx.; Son JAMES SMITH; Gr-son MATT LAMKIN; oldest child of his son THOMAS; Dtrs. LEANNOR LAMKIN, ALICY, SARAH SMITH, BETTY SMITH & MARY THOMAS. Wit: PHIL BURFORD (Jurat) & JAMES EMMERSON (Jurat). 54. 27 0ct.1784; Ack: Oct. Ct. 1784. Agreement between ROBERT CALLER & SALLEY, widow of his son WILLIAM, lately dec'd., with reference to Admn. of Estate, property from her father JOHN HAWKINS & Gdnship of her infant son CHARLES. 56. 26 Oct.1784; Oct. Ct. 1784. PHILEMON HAWKINS, Esq. Admr. Exr. CHARLES LAMBKIN, dec'd. Bond for 200 Pds. to Gov. ALEXANDER MARTIN. Sec: PHIL(EMON) HAWKINS. 57. 13 April 1784;Oct.Ct.1784. PETER TWITTY to PHIL HAWKINS, Jr. Mortgage on furniture & livestock, to insure delivery of 5,453 Pds. tobacco inspected at Halifax Warehouse. Wit: HENRY TUCKER, THOMAS TWITTY & WYATT HAWKINS (Jurat). 58. 28 Oct.1784;Oct.Ct.1784. Inv. Est. THOMAS MILLER, dec'd., by THOS.MILLER, Extr. Includes negroes "wd."(willed?) Mrs.PAINE. 60. 26 Oct.1784;Oct.Ct.1784. Inv. Est. WM.BELL; ABRAHAM MAYFIELD, Extr. 60. 25 Oct.1784;Oct.Ct.1784. MARY PIN(N)EX to ELIZABETH PURDY DUKE. Gift of negroes & all Est. & at her death to my Gr-dtr. POLLEY DUKE, dtr. of WILLIAM DUKE & ELIZABETH PURDY his wife. Wit: BENJAMIN DUKE (Jurat), ANNA DUKE & MARTHA DUKE. 61. April 1784;Oct.Ct.1784. Acct. Est.JOHN MARSHALL, dec'd.; Mrs.TABITHA MARSHALL, Extrx. Mentions:tobacco sent to Halifax; am't. due ten children, four of them minors; Named: Col. JOHNSON, GUILFORD DUDLEY, WILLIAM WHITE,
63. (A) Will of SARAH SMITH. 24 Sept.1784; Oct. Ct. 1784. Dtrs: SARAH, BETTY & ALICE (AILEE) SMITH (last two Extrs.), LEANNOR LAMKIN & MARY THOMAS; Son JAMES; eldest son of her son THOMAS. Wit: JOHN HAMMOCK (Jurat), WILLIAM SPRUNT (Jurat). 64. Oct.Ct.1784. Inv. Est.EDWARD ELLIS,dec'd.; WILLIAM ELLIS, Extr. 64. Oct.Ct.1784. Inv. Est.SARAH SMITH, dec'd.; BETTY SMITH, Extrx. 64. Oct. Ct.1784. Partial Inv. Est. JOHN CHRISTMAS,dec'd,;WILLIAM MYRICK,Extr. Unnumbered page, inserted between pp.64& 65. 29 Dec.1783; Oct.Ct.1784. PETER TWITTY to PHILLIP BURFORD. Sale of 4 negroes, for 4,162 Pds.Petersburg inspected tobo., bond for "considerable sum of money" & acct.due sd. BURFORD & Est. of WILLIAM WRIGHT,dec'd. Wit:DANIEL BURFORD(Jurat),BENJAMIN ELLIS & J.ROOKER. 65. Oct.Ct.1784. Partial div. Est. PHILIP ALSTON,dec'd. One part to SAMUEL ALSTON & one part div.between WILLIAM, THOS.W. & PHILL ALSTON, ELIZA WILLIAMS & WINNEFRET COCKE. Commrs: SAML.WILLIAMS, GABL.LONG & THOS.HINES. 66. (A) Will of SAMUEL YEARGAIN. 24 Dec.1784;Jan. Ct.1785. Names: Dtr. SARAH YANCY YEARGAIN(under 18); FRANCES JONES, wife of FRANCIS JONES; PRISCILLA HURT, wife of WILLIAM HURT; GILLEY ALSTON, wife of JAMES ALSTON; ELISABETH DICKENS, Wife of JOHN DICKENS; Dtr. ANNE ALSTON, wife of WILLIAM ALSTON & their dtr. ANNE (land on Little Stone House Creek, SS Roanoke R.); Gr-sons SAMUEL YEARGAIN ALSTON, ORRIN ALSTON & JOHN JOSEPH ALSTON; Dtr.-in-law ELISABETH JONES, wife of SUGAR JONES, Who was ELIZABETH CLINCH; Meeting House & Chapel on part of home tract to be managed by MATTHEW MYRICK, NATHANIEL MASON & STEPHEN SHELL for public good. Extrs: FRANCIS JONES, JOHN DICKENS, NATHL.MASON & STEPHEN SHELL,Jr. Wit: EDMOND WEBB, ANDREW YEARGAIN,Jr. (Jurat) & GEORGE WEBB (Jurat). 70. (A) Will of SOLOMON ALSTON. 14 Sept.1780;Codicil 18 April 1781;Jan. Ct.1785. Son JAMES, Extr.,& his son JOHN; Son SOLOMON,dec'd., & his son LEMUEL JAMES; Son WILLIAM, Extr.; Son JOHN; Son PHILIP & his son JOHN McCOY; Dtr. MARTHA, wife of ISAAC HUNTER, Extr., & their son SOLOMON; Dtr. MARY KIMBROUGH; Dtr.ANN, wife of JESSE HUNTER; Dtr. CHARITY; Gr-dtr. PRISCILLA, dtr. JAMES JONES,dec'd.; dtr. RACHEL, wife of EDMOND JONES, & their son ALSTON JONES; dtr. SARAH MORGAN; Gr-sons JACOB & JAMES ALSTON HUNTER. Land devised described as bought from WILLIAM HURST 1754 & 1756 & 1200 A. bought from JOSEPH MONTFORT, Esq. on Cabin Br.,Pitchers Br.,Lower Richneck, Poor Cr.,Zacharys Br.& Great Br. Wit: WILLIAM MYRICK,Sr.(Jurat), FRANCIS MYRICK, THOS.MACHEN. Wit:(t0 Codicil): RICHD. REVEER, SOLOMON HUNTER & WILLIAM MYRICK, Jr. (Jurat), in addition to the three witnesses to will, above. 76. 29 July 1783; Jan. Ct. 1785. RICHARD RIGGAN, orphan of POWELL RIGGAN, dec'd. & age 15 last Sept., apprt, to JOHN HICKS, Jr., by WILLIAM JOHNSON, Esq., Presiding Justice. He is to be taught business of a planter, etc. 77. Jan. Ct. 1785. Est. CHARLES LAMKIN, dec'd.; Inv. by PHIL. HAWKINS, Admr. 77. 1 Feb.1785; Jan. Ct.1785. Suppl. Inv. Est. BENJA. B. PERSON, dec'd., by JOHN FAULCON, Admr. 77. 27 Nov. 1784; Ack: Jan. Ct. 1785. WILLIAM HOUSE to A(I)LICY CHRISTMAS, Dtr. of THOMAS CHRISTMAS & SARAH, his wife. Gift of a negro. Wit: GEORGE ALLEN, J.SCOTT. 78. 12 Dec. 1784; Jan. Ct. l785. Inv. Est. JAMES RANSOM, dec'd.; RICHD. RANSOM, Admr. 79. 3 Feb. 1785; Ack: Jan. Ct. 1785. Est. SAMUEL BELL, dec'd; JOHN MOSELEY, Admr. Bond for 200 Pds. to Gov. ALEXANDER MARTIN. Sec: REECE BREWER. 80. 4 Feb.1785; Ack: Jan. Ct.1785, Est. THOMAS TWITTY, dec'd.; PHILEMON HAWKINS, Admr. Bond for 500 Pds. to Gov. ALEXANDER MARTIN. Sec: BENNETT WOOD. 82. 31 Jan. 1785; Ack: Jan. Ct. 1785. Est. JAMES RANSOM, dec'd,; RICHARD RANSOM, Admr. Bond for 300 Pds. to Gov. ALEXANDER MARTIN. Sec: JOHN MACON, Esq. 84. (A) Will of JOSEPH HARRIS. 8 Jan. 1782; Jan. Ct. 1785. Leg: Sister SARAH HARRIS; HENRY HARRIS (son of JOEL); ALSEY HARRIS (son of AMOS); ELIZABETH & AMEY HARRIS. Extrs: AMOS & JOEL HARRIS. Wit: SAMUEL MARSHALL (Jurat), STEPHEN MARSHALL (Jurat). 85. 10 Jan.1785; Jan. Ct. 1785. Inv. Est. SAML. YEARGAIN, dec'd., by FRANCIS JONES & STEPHEN SHELL, Extrs. 86. 4 Feb.1785; Jan. Ct. 1785. JOHN WILLIS to WILLIAM JOHNSON, Ch. Co. Ct. Bond for 94 Pds. to insure his building bridge across Fishing Creek below his mill & maintaining it 7 yrs. Sec: JAMES RANSOM. Wit: NATHL. MACON, Esq. (Jurat). 86. Jan. Ct. 1785. Suppl. Inv. Est. JOHN CHRISTMAS, dec'd., by WILLIAM MYRICK, Extr. 87. (A) Will of JETHRO SUMNER. 15 March 1785; April Ct.1785. Names: Sons THOMAS EDWARD SUMNER & McKINNIEHURST SUMNER; Dtr. JACKEY SULLIVAN SUMNER; NICHOLAS LONG, Jr.; oldest son of BENJAMIN McCULLOCH of Halifax; oldest son of Mr. JAMES GREY of Warren Co.; Dr. CAHONES in Va., Extr. Est. of his brother THOMAS SUMNER,dec'd. Property devised includes: Town lots in Lewisburg (Franklin Co.), Halifax (Halifax Co.), Smithfield (Isle of Wight Co., Va.); 12,000 acres given him by N.C.General Assembly for his service in Continental Army; land on Harpath R. which empties into the Cumberland R.; land in Warren Co. on which Old Bute Courthouse stands, adj. MILLS, Capt. BENJAMIN WARD, MACON, ELLIOTT, HAWKINS, ATKIN McLEMORE, HARROD JONES, on Shocco Creek, Horse Pen Br., Cattail Br., Rockey Br., Buffalo Br., Spring Br.; another tract in Warren Co., on Shocco Creek, where MATTHEW DUTY once lived; land in Halifax Co. on Conicanary Cr.; another tract in Halifax Co., adj. Col.JNO. BRADFORD; land in Northampton Co. on Roanoke R., called 'Crump's'; land in Surry Co. taken up by his friend JOHN ARMSTRONG; land in Co., Va. (formerly Fincastle Co.), on Elk Horn Cr., called 'Sumner's Forest'; land in Va. adj. manor plantation of his brother THOMAS SUMNER; one of his horses named 'Ransom Quarter Colt'; his camp bed & clothing & jewels which belonged to his wife now in possession of Mrs. LONG at Halifax. Extrs: Friends BENJAMIN McCULLOCH, JOHN BAPTIST ASH, YOUNG McLEMORE & JAMES GREY, Esq. Wit: JAMES MILLS, JAMES G. BREHON (Jurat) & WILLIAM FAWN (Jurat). 93. 19 March 1785; April Ct.1785. Inv. Est. Gen. JETHRO SUMNER, dec'd., by JAMES GREY & B. McCULLOCH, Extrs. Includes: 18,360 acres of land, including land on Shocco, Bute Old Courthouse tract, lands in Surry Co. & 4 Town Lots (refers to will); money in gold, paper, currency & Army Certificates. 95. 28 April 1785; April Ct. 1785. THOMAS COOK to ELIZABETH SWAN JONES, dtr. of ROBERT JONES. Gift of a negro. Wit: JOHN MACON, Esq.(Jurat), TURNER BIENUM. 96. April Ct.1785. Acct., 1775-1785, in Est. JAMES BALFOUR, dec'd., by Extr., THOMAS EATON. Named in rec'ts. & disbursements, 1775-1785: Capt. JOHN TURNER, THOMAS PERSON, Brunsk. (Brunswick Co., Va.?), JAMES MARTIN, Shf., RICHD. SHERRY,
98. April Ct.1785. Suppl. Inv. Est. SAMUEL YEARGAIN, dec'd.; NATHL.MASON, Extr. 98. 22 March 1785; April Ct.1785. Inv. Est. JOSEPH HARRIS, dec'd., by AMOS HARRIS & JOEL HARRIS, Extrs. 99. 17 Feb.1785; April Ct. 1785. Inv. Est. SAMUEL BELL, dec'd.; JOHN MOSELEY, Admr. 100. 27 April 1785; April Ct.1785. Cert. fr. JAMES GREY & G.H.MACON that they saw advertizement on door of Shocco Church (Sun. April 17) of sale of land of FREDK. MALONE, under deed of trust to SEAWELL, CAMPBELL & Co., & another to PHILEMON HAWKINS & BENNETT WOOD. And Cert., same date, fr. J. TURNER, D. Shf., that he had sold land of FREDERICK MALONE that day, under deed of trust for debt due ROBERT TURNBULL who was highest bidder at sale (635 Pds.). Wit: BEN SEAWELL. 100. 4 Feb.1785;April Ct.1785. Acct.sale part of Est.JOHN CHRISTMAS, dec'd., by JAMES TURNER, D. Shf. Horses sold to WILLIAM MYRICK & RICHARD ELLIS. 101. (A) Will of FRANCIS MABRY, of Bute Co. 15 June 1773;April Ct.1785,"this will is Ordered to be Recorded, formerly proved in Bute Ct. & never admitted to record."(Minutes of ButeCo.Ct.P&QS 1774-1778 show that this will was proved by GREEN HILL,Esq. & WILLIAM SOLOMON,Aug. Ct.1774. See V.I,p.42,this series) Will directs land on Little Bare Swamp & Linches Creek to be sold. Grandson JOHN MABRY to have homeplace on BS Tar R., Little Cr.,Pig Pen Br. 9 & Buffaloe Cr., adj. land sold to MOSELEY & that bought fr. TRULOVE & adj. MACON, PARK & PARSON; sd. Gr-son to have everything he owns & to be maintain\-ed & schooled out of profits until 21. FRANCIS MABRY,Jr., ANGELICA MABRY, AMEY RICHARDS, JESSE MABRY, ELISABETHMABRY, DAVID MABRY & his wife (not named) are left to the devil ...... Extrs: Capt. JOSHUA MABRY & Capt. BENJA. WARD. Wit: GREEN HILL(Jurat), JAMES BARROW & WILLIAM SOLOMON (Jurat). 103. April Ct. 1785. Appraisement of Est. JOSEPH HARRIS, dec'd., by AMOS HARRIS & JOEL HARRIS, Extrs. 104. 22 July 1785;Ack:July Ct.1785. SARAH MARTIN to her six children: ALEXANDER, JOHN, GABRI(E)L, NANCY, FANNEY & SALLEY MARTIN. Gift of 6 negroes. Wit: PHIL HAWKINS,Jr., DANIEL BARROW & AARON FUSSILL. l05. 15 Feb.1785; July Ct.1785. Sale Est. SAMUEL YEARGAIN, dec'd., by NATHL. MASON, Extr. Purchasers: HEARTWELL HENRY MARRIBLE, SARAH WASHINGTON,
108. 25 July 1785; Ack: July Ct.1785. Est. MOLAND MADRY, dec'd.; MOSES MYRICK, Admr. Bond for 100 Pds. to Gov. RICHARD CASWELL. Sec: ISAAC ACREE. 110. 29 July 1785; Ack: July Ct.1785. Est. RICHD. HUDSON, dec'd. JOSEPH HUDSON,Admr. Bond for 200 Pds. to Gov. RICHARD CASWELL. Sec: JOHN THOMPSON & AARON SHEARIN. 111. 25 July 1785; Ack: July Ct.1785. BENJAMIN WARD, Sr. to Gov. RICHARD CASWELL. Bond for 2,000 Pds. to insure that he faithfully execute office of Sheriff. Sec: WILLIAM GREEN & THOMAS CHRISTMAS. 112. 25 July 1785; Ack: July Ct. 1785. BENJAMIN WARD, Sheriff, to Gov. RICHARD CASWELL. Bond for 5,000 Pds. to insure that he faithfully account for collection of taxes, as Treasurer. Sec: WILLIAM GREEN & THOMAS CHRISTMAS. 114. 23 May 1785; July Ct. 1785. Acct. sale of Est. Gen. JETHR0 SUMNER, dec'd., by THOMAS TURNER, Sheriff. Purchasers:
121. 1 Jan. 1785; July Ct. 1785. SETH WILLIAMS to NIMROD WILLIAMS. Sale of 3 negro slaves, for 400 Pds. Wit: LEWIS WILLIAMS(Jurat) & PRESLEY THORN. 122. 6 March 1785; July Ct.1785. Acct. sale Est.JAMES RANSOM,Jr., dec'd., by R. RANSOM, Admr. Bought by: THOMAS NELMS, RICHARD RANSOM, RANSOM DAVIS & RANSOM SAVAGE. 122. 14 June 1785; Ack: July Ct. 1785. WILLIAM ELLIOTT to GIDEON H. MACON & ADKIN McLEMORE. Mortgage on 3 negroes to secure them as surity On his appearance bond for Newbern Superior Ct., suit by WILSON BLUNT. Wit: ROBT. ELLIOTT. 123. 7 March 1779; July Ct. 1785. Est. Acct., 1777-1779, Est. JACOB POWELL, dec'd., by JOS. REDDICK (RIDDOCK), Admr. Named: HENRY HILL, Sheriff JACOB POWELL (penning wild hogs), WM. ANDREWS the Widow, JOS. STRICKLAND. 124. July Ct.1785. Acct. in Est. JOHN MALONE, dec'd., 1774-1783, by FREDERICK MALONE, Extr. Includes: Sale of Est. & tract of land, 1774; 1776, Pd. JOHN KINDRICK, HENRY FOOTE, JNO. ABERNATHY, MATTHEW ROBERTSON, GEORGE ROSE, HENRY KING, ALLAN LOVE, WILLIAM WOOD, JOS. PRICE, NATHANL. BAXTER & FREDERICK MALONE (before his father's death); Aug. 1, 1783 Estate still indebted to THOS. MILLER. 125. (A) Will of JAMES MARTIN. 1785; July Ct. 1785. Wife SARAH to have land in South Carolina on Gilkes Creeks& to be Extrx.; Sons ALEXANDER (eldest), JOHN & GABRIEL (youngest); Dtrs. NANCEY (eldest), Fanney & SARAH (youngest). Wit: DANIEL BARROW (Jurat), SAML. DAVIS (Jurat), JOHN BARROW and AARON FUSSILL. 126. 21 July 1785; July Ct.1785. JOHN WILLIAMS, Sr. to THOMAS HALL. Quit claim to land where THOMAS HALL lives, adj. JAMES PAINE, WM. SHEARIN, JOHN TODD & RICHD. JONES. Wit: J. WILLIAMS, WILLIAM SHEARIN (Jurat) & JOS. DERRY. 127. 17 Feb.1785 & July 12,1785; July Ct.1785. Acct. sale Est. SAML. BELL, dec'd., by JOHN MOSELEY, Admr. Purchasers:
128. 25 Feb.1784; July Ct. 1785. WILLIAM EDMONDS of Halifax Co, N.C. to WILLIAM GREEN of Warren Co. $133. for lands "at Kentucky in State of Va.", two Va. State Warrants for 1,000 acres each, Nos. 1792 & 1793, dated 16 Nov.1779. Wit: REUBIN GUTHRIE & ELIAS HARRIS (Jurat). 129. 16 July 1784;Ack: July Ct.1785. ELIAS HARRIS of Halifax Co., N.C. to WILLIAM GREEN of Warren Co. $66. for a Va. State Warrant, No. 1794 dated 16 Nov.1779, for 1,000 acres in Kentucky in State of Va., all he owns there except for another warrant for 1,000 acres now owned by WILLIAM CHRISTMAS.. Wit: REUBIN GUTHRIE & RICHD. BLANTON. 130. 23 July 1785; July Ct.1785. Inv. Est. JAMES MARTIN, dec'd.; by SARAH MARTIN, Extrx. 13l. 21 May 1785; July Ct. 1785. Sale EST. THOMAS ROBINS, dec'd., by JAMES TURNER, Sheriff. Purchasers:
133. 30 July 1785; July Ct. 1785. Inv, Est. RICHARD HUDSON,dec'd., by JOSEPH HUDSON, Admr. Includes 100 acres on Sixpound Creek. 133. July Ct. 1785. Sale Est. JAMES SMITH, dec'd., by BETTY SMITH, Extrx. Names:
134. 9 July 1785; July Ct. 1785. Sale Est. CHARLES LAMKIN, dec'd., by BEN MOSS, Shf. Purchasers: PHILEMON HAWKINS, Esq., MATTHEW LAMKIN, JOHN STOKELEY, SALLEY SMITH & WILLIAM NEAL. 135. (A) Will of DRURY CHRISTIAN. 25 April 1785; July Ct. 1785. "Wife",Extrx. (named as LUCY when she qualified); mentions seven children, but names only sons WILLIAM & JESSE. Extr. WILLIAM BALTRIP. Wit: CADER POWELL (Jurat) & JESSE MOSELEY (Jurat). 136. (A) Will of WILLIAM MURPHEY. 1 June 1784; Oct. Ct. 1785. Names: Wife ELISABETH, Extrx.; children: GEORGE, ELISABETH, ANNE, WILLIAM & JOHN. Extrs: Wife's brother ASA EPPS & HENRY FITTS( both refused to qualify). Wit: WILLIAM PIGG, JOHN POPE(Jurat). Administration granted JOSHUA MABRY. 137. 5 Nov.1785; Ack: Oct.Ct.1785. Est. RICHD. FOX, dec'd. PHILEMON HAWKINS, Esq., Admr. Bond for 200 Pds. to Gov. RICHARD CASWELL. Sec: WYATT HAWKINS. 138. 5 Nov.1785; Oct.Ct.1785. Est. WILL MURPHEY, dec'd. JOSHUA MABRY, Admr. Bond for 2,000 Pds. to Gov. RICHARD CASWELL. Sec: HENRY FITTS. 140. 7 July 1776; Oct.Ct.1785. WILLIAM PARK, Merchant of Bute Co., to ROBERT TURNBULL & CHARLES DUNCAN of Va. Power of Atty., to recover fr. WILLIAM ELLIOTT of Bute Co. debt of 900 Pds. Va.money, payable 1774-1782 inclusive which is secured by mortgage recorded in Bute Ct. Wit: GEORGE TASSIE (Jurat). 141. 15 Aug. 1785; Oct. Ct. 1785. ROBERT TURNBULL, for himself & CHARLES DUNCAN, to WILLIAM ELLIOTT. Release to claim on lands mortgaged to WILLIAM PARK, Esq. & assigned to them; payment rec'd, wit: MDUKE JOHNSON (Jurat). 142. 6 0ct.1785;Oct.Ct.1785. THOMAS CHRISTMASS to WILLIAM JOHNSON, Esq., Cb. Co. Ct. Bond for 60 Pds. to insure building & maintaining bridge over Fishing Cr. near where JAMES JOHNSON had had one. Wit: J. MACON & MDUKE JOHNSON (Jurat). 142. 27 Oct.1785;Oct.Ct.1785. Inv. Est. DRURY CHRISTIAN, dec'd., by WILLIAM BALTHROP & LUCRETIA CHRISTIAN, Extrs. 143. 10 & 11 Feb. 1784; Oct. Ct. 1785. Acct. Sale Est. EDWARD CLANTON, dec,d., by JOHN MOSELEY & WILLIAM C. LANTON, Extrs. Purchasers: Both Extrs. &
145. (A) Will of MARY JONES. l0 June 1785;Oct.Ct.1785. Names: Dtr. MARY JONES; Dtr. LUCY JONES, Extrx.; Son JOHN WALL JONES. Wit: DENNIS PASCHAL (Jurat), JOSHUA RIVERS (Jurat) & JOHN PASCHAL. 147. 31 Oct.1785;Ack: Oct.Ct.1785. EDMOND KERNEY to his grandson EDMOND KERNEY HARRIS. Gift of two negroes. Wit: None. 147. 7 Nov.1783;Oct.Ct.1785. ANN WRIGHT to REUBIN SMITH. Sale of a negro, for 2500 wt. Petersburg inspected tobacco. Wit: PETER TWITTY (Jurat) & JOHN POWER. 148. 1 Nov.1785; Oct. Ct.1785. Inv. Est. MARY JONES, dec'd., by LUCY JONES, Extrx. 149. 17 July 1785; Oct.Ct.1785. Inv. Est. MORLAND MABRY, dec'd.; MOSES MYRICK, Admr. 149. 12 July 1785; 0ct.Ct.1785. Inv. Est. SAML. BELL, dec'd.; JOHN MOSELEY, Admr. 149. 2 Nov.1785; Oct.Ct.1785. Inv. part Est. PETER KIMBELL, dec'd., by JORDAN HARRIS, Extr. l50. (A) Nuncupative will of SHIPPE ALLEN PUCKETT who died 29 March 1782(Fri.). Rcd. Oct. Ct.1785. Deposition of PHILEMON HAWKINS, Jr., Sat., 30 March 1782 (7AM), before PHILIP BURFORD, J.P. that dec'd, told him at his home the preceding Thurs. that he wanted all to go to his wife MARY except for his son JOHN to have some tobacco due him; was also present at death of dec'd. l50. Nov. 1785; Oct.Ct.1785. Inv. Est. WILLIAM MURPHEY, dec'd.; JOSHUA MABRY, Admr. l5l. 31 Jan.1785; Ack: Jan. Ct. 1786. SETH WILLIAMS to his Dtr. YOURRATH WILLIAMS. Gift of 2 negroes. Wit: WILLIAM GILLIAM & ISHAM HARRIS. 152. 31 Jan. 1785; Ack: Jan. Ct. 1786. SETH WILLIAMS to his Dtr. DELILAH WILLIAMS. Gift of 2 negroes. Wit: WILLIAM GILLIAM & ISHAM HARRIS. l52. (A) Will of THOMAS HOUSE. 16 Sept.1782; Jan. Ct. 1786. Son DANIEL, Extr., to have land in Orange Co. (N.C.?), head of Great Meadows; Son DUDLEY to have land in Brunswick (Co.,Va.?); Sons JORDAN & THOMAS; Dtr. REBACKH STEVENS. Co-Extr. MATTHEW MYRICK. Wit: DANIEL HUFF & NATHL. WRAY (Jurat). 153. (A) Will of JAMES EGERTON. 28 Oct. 1785; Jan. Ct.1786. Names: Wife MARTHA; Son. JOHN JUDKINS EGERTON, Extr.; Dtrs. ELISABETH CHAMPION EGERTON & ANN BLOUGH EGERTON; Son GILBERT GRAY EGERTON,Extr.; Dtr. MARY WILLIAMS EGERTON; Sons JAMES NICHOLSON & WILMOTH EVINS EGERTON. Co-Extrs. JAMES THOMPSON & FRANCIS RIGGAN. Wit: JAMES MEALER, JAMES NICHOLSON & JOHN LANCASTER (Jurat). 155. Ack: Jan. Ct. 1786. SARAH MARTIN to her son JAMES MARTIN. Gift of a negro. Wit: MDUKE JOHNSON. 155. 31 Jan.1785; Ack. Jan. Ct.1786. SETH WILLIAMS to his Dtr. ANN WILLIAMS. Gift of 2 negroes. Wit: WILLIAM GILLIAM & ISHAM HARRIS. 156. 26 Jan.1786;Jan. Ct.1786. FANNEY WILLIAMS binds herself to JOSEPH FOGG as servant for 7 years. Wit: JAMES KEARNEY(Jurat) & JOHN TURNER. 157. l0 Dec.1785; Ack:Jan. Ct.1786. DANIEL VAULX to MERRYMAN (MERRIMAN) THORNE,Jr. Assignment of title to 640 A. on Weavers Cr. & Fishing Cr., adj. TABB, MARSHALL, HACKNEY, DARNAL, McLEMORE & JORDAN, bought by YOUNG McLEMORE, Esq. at public auction for debt of 4 Pds/12/6 owed by Est. of MERRIAMON THORNE. Wit: None. 158. 4 Feb.1786;Ack: Jan. Ct.1786. OBED GREEN to Justices Bond for 500 Pds. to Justices. Sec: ISAAC ACREE. Wit: MDUKE JOHNSON. (Indexed as "Treasr." Bond) 159. 26 April 1784;Jan. Ct.1786. DANIEL ELLENTON of Granville Co. to JOHN ELLENTON of Warren Co. Sale of negro & list of household furnishings, for 5,000 Pds. Halifax inspected tobacco & 26 Pds/6 Va. money. Wit: WYATT HAWKINS (Jurat) & FRANCES HAWKINS. 159. 6 Jan.1786;Jan. Ct.1786. Suppl. Inv. Est. DRURY CHRISTIAN, dec'd., by WILLIAM BALTHROP, Extr. 160. 25 Nov.& 23 Dec.; Jan. Ct. 1786. Acct. Sale Est. WILL (WM.) MURPHY, dec'd., by JOSHUA MABRY, Admr. Purchasers: ELISABETH MURPHRY, MARGARETT SHEARIN,
162. 22 Dec.1785;Jan. Ct.1786. Sale of part Est. JETHRO SUMNER, dec'd., /s/ BENJAMIN WARD, Jr., D.S. Livestock & corn sold to: JAMES GRAY, JOHN HAWKINS, JAMES TURNER, JOHN WILLIS, HENRY ALSTON, ANDREW ARMSTRONG, CHARLES SERUG, SUGAN JONES, REUBIN BENNETT & JNO. CLARK. ("Directed by the Extrs.") 165. 30 Jan.1786;Jan. Ct.1786. Inv. Est. JAMES EGERTON,dec'd., by WILMOTH EGERTON & FRANCIS RIGGAN, Extrs. 165.(A) Will of ROBERT WILLIAMS. 13 Dec.1785;April Ct.1786. Names: Wife ANNE; Son JOHN, Extr.; Son GEORGE; Son ROBERT; Dtr.MARY WILLIAMS: Gr-son TAVINER. Co-Extr. NIMROD WILLIAMS. Wit: DANIEL VAULX (Jurat), JOSEPH FENNEL, ROSANAH BUCKHAM (Jurat). 167.(A) Will of JOSEPH HAWKINS. 31 May 1784;April Ct.1786. Names: Father PHILEMON HAWKINS & brothers JOHN, PHILEMON &BENJAMIN. Land devised: 700 A. on Whitstone Br. in Granville Co. bought fr. WM. GOOCH; 1,290 A. on Linches Cr. & 5 adj. tracts in Warren Co., 400 A. bought fr. L. BULLOCK, 568 A. bought fr. JAMES WILSON, 33 A. & adj. lA. with the Great Spring at S. fork of Little Cr. bought fr. BENJA. KIMBELL, 420 A. given him by his father; Warrenton town lots. Benjamin to have all but the 700 A. tract (divided between John & Philemon). Wit: CHARLES MURA(A)H (Jurat) & WILLIAM CLEMENTS. 168. 13 April 1786. MARGARET SHEARIN to WILLIAM SHEARIN. Mortgage on her inheritance fr. her father WILLIAM COLCLOUGH, her Grandmother RACHEL COLCLOUGH & her brother BENJAMIN COLCLOUGH, to secure debt of 17 Pds./15/6 1/2 Va. money due 25 Dec.1787. Wit: JAMES PAINE (Jurat) & NANCY SHEARIN. l70.(A) Will of THOMAS MERRIT. 31 July 1783;April Ct.1786. Wife ELENDER,Extrx. Son JOHN, Extr.; Sons REUBIN & THOMAS. Wit:THOMAS READ(Jurat), JOHN READ & WILLIAM VERSER. l7l. April Ct.1786. Inv. Est. THOMAS MERRIT,dec'd.; JOHN MERRIT, Extr. 172. 6 June 1785;April Ct.1786. WYATT HAWKINS to ABRAHAM MAYFIELD. Sale of a negro, for 60 Pds. Va. money. Wit: EDMD. MAYFIELD (Jurat), JAMES WOOD, & MARTIN DYE (Jurat). 173. 27 April 1786; April Ct. 1786. Est. JEANE URBY, dec'd.; LEWIS BALLARD, Admr. Bond for 250 Pds. to Gov. RICHARD CASWELL. Sec: PHIL BECKHAM. 174. 24 April 1786; April Ct.1786. JOSHUA MABRY & CHARLES MABRY to WILLIAM JOHNSON, Presiding Justice. Bond for 90 Pds; to insure maintaining 'Bennet Wood's Bridge' over Smiths Ct. Wit: B. MOSS & WYATT HAWKINS. 175. 18 Feb.1785; April Ct.1786. Cert fr, B. WARD that he rec'd. bond for 37 Pds/ 15 fr. KENNON COOPER (for land where he/lives), that the bond has been lost but has been fully paid. Wit: JOHN MACON (Jurat), EDWD. JONES & SUGAR JONES. 176. 17 March 1785; April Ct.1786. AMEY DANIELL to JAMES KEARNY. Sale of a negro, for 50 Pds. Wit: NATHL. CLARK & EDMD. KEARNY (Jurat). 176. 25 May 1786: July Ct.1786. SARAH MARTIN to her children: ALEXANDER, JOHN, GABRIEL, JAMES, NANCY, FANNY & SARAH (James the youngest). Gift of 800 A. in 2 tracts in South Carolina had fr. her late husband JAMES MARTIN, dec'd.- & 2 negroes. Retains life ownership. Wit: JOHN MACON (Jurat), AARON FUSSELL & NANCY LILES. 178. 5 April 1786;July Ct.1786. CHARLES BLANTON of Halifax Co., N.C. to his dtr. MARTHA KIMBAL(L) of Warren Co. Gift of a negro; retains life ownership. Wit: GIDEON HARRIS & BENJA. KIMALL (Jurat). 178. 4 July 1786; July Ct.1786. ANN WRIGHT to her children: BETSEY, SUSANAH, GEORGE & JOHN WRIGHT. Gift of negroes & all household goods. Wit: SIMON WRIGHT, JAMES ELLINGTON (Jurat) & GEORGE TWITTY. l79. 16 Jan. 1786; July Ct. 1786. LUDSON WORSHAM to JOHN TANNER. Sale of a negro slave, for 110 Pds/lO/6 "hard money dollars", wit: WILLIAM GREEN & SOL. GREEN (Jt.) 180. 25 July 1786; July Ct. 1786. ANN WRIGHT to WILLIAM SMITH. Sale of two negroes, for 3,500 Pds. Halifax inspected tobacco. Wit: WYATT HAWKINS (Jurat) & GEORGE TWITTY. 181. 24 July 1786; Ack: July Ct.,1786. REUBIN SMITH to NANCY WRIGHT. Quit claim to interest in a negro "from beginning of world to day of these presents". 182. 4 Aug. 1786; Ack: July Ct.1786. REESS (REAS) BREWER to his son ALLAN BREWER. Sale of a negro, for 20 Pd 8. Wit: DANL. VAULX. 182. (A) Will of JOSEPH HELTON. 6 July 1785; July Ct. 1786. Wife DYCE, Extrx.; Son WINTRIP; Dtr. NANCY CARTER; Son JOHN; Dtr. ELIZABETH MEHONEY; Son WILLIAM; Dtr. MARY CARTER; & son DUDLEY & Dtr. SUCKEY HELTON, both minors. Leaves land bought fr. DAVID FLUKER on Rocky Br. adj. HENRY CLARK to Mary Carter. Extr. CHARLES JAMES. Wit: SAMUEL TAYLOR (Jurat) & ISHAM LUCY (Jurat). 184. 27 April 1786; July Ct. 1786. Inv. Est. ROBERT WILLIAMS, dec'd., by JOHN WILLIAMS, Extr. 185. 3 Aug. 1786; July Ct.1786 (Ack:). JOHN ELLENTON to WILLIAM JOHNSON, Esq., Presiding Justice. Bond for 216 Pds/18 to insure his repairing & maintaining bridge over Foxes Mill Pond. Sec: LEWIS PATRICK. Wit: DANIEL BURFORD. 185. 10 June 1784; July Ct.1786. JOHN HAWKINS to WILLIAM CALL(I)ER. Sale of a negro, for 60 Pds. Wit: THOMAS HILLIARD (Jurat) & JOHN SIMS. 186. July Ct. 1786. Inv. Est. KEDER BESS (sic), dec'd., by MARY MORRIS, Admrx. Includes a horse "my father sold for 12 Pds.". 187. (A) Will of EDWARD HOLLIMAN. 28 Jan. 1786; Oct. Ct. 1786. Names: Wife MARY; Sons WILLIAM & BLAKE, Extrs.; Dtrs. ELISABETH HARRIS, MARTHA COLEMAN & NANCY HOLLIMAN. Land devised to his sons adj. LEWIS PATTERSON & URBANE NICHOLSON & line for division was made in presence of NATHL. FELTS & LEWIS PATTERSON. Wit: WILLIAM FELTS (Jurat), JOHN BOBBIT & JOHN FAULCON. 189. 28 Sept.1786; Oct.Ct.1786. Inv. Est. EDWARD HOLLIMAN, dec'd. (other than property devised).; WILLIAM & BLAKE HOLLIMAN, Extrs. Includes am't. debt owed by WALTER C. BALLARD. l91. 4 Nov.1786;Oct.Ct. 1786. Est. CHARLES HARRIS, dec'd.; RACHAEL HARRIS, Admrx. Bond for 1,000 Pds. to Gov. RICHARD CASWELL. Sec: WILMOT EGERTON & JAMES THOMPSON. 192. 18 Oct.1786; Oct. Ct. l786. SETH WILLIAMS to NIMROD WILLIAMS. Sale of two negro slaves, for 100 Pds. Wit: LEWIS WILLIAMS & BENJAMIN HELLEY (Jurat). 193. Oct. Ct. 1786, Est. CHERRY PROCTOR, dec'd.; RICHD. PROCTOR Admr. Bond for 400 Pds. to Gov. RICHARD CASWELL. Sec: WILMOT EGERTON. 195. 14 Aug. 1786; Oct. Ct.1786. RICHARD BLANTON to JAMES KIMBALL. Mortgage on furniture, tools'.& horse, to secure l00 Pds. paid as security to JOHN NICHOLSON. Wit: DAVID KIMBALL & WILLIAM KIMBELL (Jurat). 196. 3 Nov. 1786; Oct. Ct. 1786. HENRY HUDSON & his wife ANN to WILLIAM GREEN. Sale of 7 negroes, for 250 Pds. Wit: OBED GREEN (Jurat). l97. (A) Will of CHERRY PROCTOR of Edgecomb Co., N.C. 8 Sept.1786; Oct. Ct. 1786. Names: Cousin PHEBE PROCTOR, dtr. of RICHARD PROCTOR; nephew DAVID BARLOW; LEWIS BARLOW, REBACA BARLOW; SARAI BARLOW; "my child if it lives"; DAVID BARLOW, Jr.; NANCY (NANNY) BARLOW; RICHARD PROCTOR; LUCRECY PROCTORS; children of DAVID PROCTOR. mentions money inherited from her father. Extrs: ETHELRED PHILLIPS & HARTWELL PHILLIPS of Edgecomb Co. Wit: THOMAS NEWMAN, JOSHUA MABRY (Jurat) & CHARLES MABRY (Jurat). 199. 30 Oct. 1786; Oct. Ct.1786. BENJAMIN WARD to Gov. RICHARD CASWELL. Bond for 2,000 Pds. to insure that he truly execute office of Sheriff. Sec: WILLIAM GREEN & WILLIAM MYRICK. 200. 30 Oct.1786;Oct.Ct.1786. BENJAMIN WARD, Sheriff, to Gov. RICHARD CASWELL. Bond for 5,0OO Pds. for proper handling of taxes, as County Treasurer. Sec: WILLIAM GREEN & WILLIAM MYRICK,Sr. 201. 19 Oct.1786; Oct.Ct,1786. Sale of Est. MORLAND MABRY,dec'd.; MOSES MYRICK, Admr. Purchasers: Mrs. MARY MABRY, BANJAMIN BRADLEY, WILLIAM MYRICK, MOSES MYRICK, SAMUEL WILLIFORD & JOHN MABRY. 201. Oct. Ct. 1786. Sale Esr. THOMAS FOX, dec'd, by B. MOSS, Sheriff. Purchasers: Maj. HAWKINS, WILLIAM NEAL, JOHN LEMONT & JOHN HAWKINS. 202. 2 Nov. 1786; Oct. Ct.1786. JAMES ROBERTSON to JAMES HOUSE. Release to his claim to land on Weavers Cr. (mortgaged to him by SETH WILLIAMS) for 80 hard dollars. Wit. NATHL MACON, Esq. (Jurat). 203. 7 & 23 Jan. 1786; Feb. Ct.1786. Appraisement of Est. DRURY CHRISTIAN dec'd. (Mentions debts pd. by Mrs. CHRISTIAN)& div. Est. into seven lots, four of them drawn by: WILLIAM BALTHROP & JAMES DURHAM (husbands of two dtrs. of dec'd.), GIDEON & DRURY CHRISTIAN. Other lots kept by Mrs. LUCRETIA CHRISTIAN for the three small children. 204. 28 Feb.1787; Feb. Ct. 1787. Est. THOMAS DUDLEY, dec'd.; JOSEPH SHEARIN, Admr. Bond for 300 Pds. to the Governor. Sec: ISAAC ACREE. 206. 1 March 1787; Feb. Ct. 1787. Est. BENJAMIN WILLIAMS, dec'd.; THOMAS THORN, Admr. Bond for 50 Pds. to the Governor. Sec: WILLIAM St. JOHN. 208. 4 March 1787; Feb. Ct. 1787. Est. SUSANAH DUNNAGAN, dec'd.; ISAAC ACREE, Admr. Bond for 50 Pds. to the Governor. Sec: NATHL. MACON. 210. 1 March 1787; Feb. Ct.1787. THOMAS COOK to his grandson THOMAS COOK JONES, son of ROBERT JONES. Gift of 3 negroes. Wit: SUGARS JONES (Jurat), WILLIS WEATHERS. 211. 26 Jan.1787; Feb. Ct. 1787. MARY HOWELL to JAMES NICHOLSON, Jr. Gift of negroes, for natural love & affection. Wit: THOMAS MILLER (Jurat); JOHN FAULCON. 212. 3 Feb.1787; Feb.Ct.1787. SOLOMA. GREEN to Justices. Bond for 200 Pds. as County Treasurer for Ivalid Tax., Sec: NATHL. MACON. 213. 27 Jan.1787; Feb.Ct.1787. Inv. Est. CHARLES HARRIS, dec'd, by RACHAEL HARRIS, Admrx. 214. 15 Feb.1787; Feb.Ct.1787. Inv. Est. THOS.DUDLEY, dec'd., by JOSEPH SHEARIN, Admr. 214. 15 Feb. 1787;Feb. Ct. 1787. Report of Commissioners for dividing line between Warren & Granville Counties. Beginning at Starks Mill On Andersons Swamp, South to line formerly dividing afsd. Counties. Commrs: JOHN MACON, JOHN WILLIAMS DAN(IE)L, (PLEASANT) HENDERSON & GUIL(IELMU)S SMITH. (BENJAMIN HAWKINS was also named as Commr.; see N.C.Colonial Records, Vol.XXIV,p.866. Act to annex part of Granville Co. to Warren.) 215. 2 April 1781, Charlotte (Co.,Va) Feb. Ct. 1787, Warren Co., N.C. JEANE DICKERSON, widow of TA(R)PLEY DICKERSON, dec'd. granted Letters of Admn. on his Est.; WILLIAM WARD Sec. on bond. Copy, THOMAS READ, C.C. 215. 10 Jan. 1787; Feb. Ct. 1787. Report of RICHARD ELLIS, HARDWICK WALKER & LUDSON WORSHAM, chosen by JOHN FANN of Warren Co., N. C. & JEAN DICKERSON, relief of TARPLEY DICKERSON of Charlotte Co., Va. to divide negroes in Estate of MITCALF(E) DICKERSON, dec'd. between JOHN FANN & orphans of TARPLEY DICKERSON, JEAN DICKERSON their Guardian. Division made agreeable to his will. 216. 22 Dec.1786; Feb. Ct. 1787. JOSEPH DARNAL(L), "now going away", to his friend DAWSON VANLANDINGHAM. Power of Atty. for him to sign in his name a deed to 200 A. on Reedy Br. for which he has been paid by JOHN CAUTHAN. Wit: PHIL HAWKINS,Esq. (Jurat). 217. 28 Nov.1787; Nov. Ct.1787. LOVEI MARSHAL THORN apprt, to PRESLEY THORN, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, Presiding Justice, to learn planter's business, etc. 218. 1 June 1787; Nov. Ct. 1787. ANN RAINWATER, of Wake Co., N.C., to her friend NATHANIEL HIX & ELIZABETH his wife. Gift of negroes & household goods left with them. Wit: JAMES GRAY (Jurat) & BENJAMIN JACKSON. 219. Will of JOHN FAIN. 16 March 1787; Nov. Ct.1787. Wife, not named, Extrx. Dtr. MARY. Extr. RICHARD FOX. Wit: LEWIS PATRICK (Jurat), WILLIAM FAWN, JOHN LONG. 220. Nov. Ct.1787. Inv. Est. JOHN FAIN, dec'd., by MARTHA FAIN. 220. 30 May 1787; May Ct. 1787. BUCKNER DAVIS to Gov. RICHARD CASWELL. Bond for 250 Pds. as Constable in Warrenton Distr. Sec: JESSE PERSON. Wit: JOHN MACON. 221. 28 May 1787; May Ct.1787. SAMUEL HARPER to Gov. RICHD. CASWELL. Bond for 250 Pds. as Constable in Distr. of Capt. HARRIS. Sec: JOHN WETHERS (WITHERS). 222. 29 May 1787; MAY Ct. 1787. THOS. WILSON to Gov. RICHD.CASWELL. Bond for 250 Pds. as Constable in Distr. of Capt. PARTRICK. Sec: JAMES PAINE, Esq. 223. 29 May 1787; May Ct. 1787. SAMUEL HAMMOND to Gov. RICHARD CASWELL. Bond for 250 Pds. as Constable in Distr. of Capt. WILLIAMS. Sec: WILLIAM SPRUNT. 224. 28 May 1787; May Ct. 1787. FRANCIS CAPPS to Gov. RICHARD CASWELL. Bond for 200 Pds. as Constable in Distr. of WETHERS. Sec: JAMES JOHNSON. 225. 29 May 1787;May Ct.1787. JOHN LANCASTER to Gov. RICHARD CASWELL. Bond for 250 Pds. as Constable in Distr. of Capt. HARRIS. Sec: LAWRENCE LANCASTER. 225. 28 May 1787; May Ct.1787. JOHN LANIER to Gov. RICHARD CASWELL. Bond for 250 Pds. as Constable in Distr. of Capt. WARD. Sec: JAMES JOHNSON. 226. 29 May 1787; May Ct.1787. JOHN HICKS to Gov. RICHARD CASWELL. Bond for 250 Pds. as Constable in Hawtree Distr. Sec: JOHN WRIGHT. Wit: JOHN MACON. 227. 28 May 1787; May Ct. 1787. ISAAC ACREE to Gov. RICHARD CASWELL. Bond for 250 Pds. as Constable in Distr.of Capt. COLCLOUGH. Sec: ADAM MILLAM. Wit: None. 227. 29 May 1787;May Ct.1787. JOHN ALLEN to Gov. RICHARD CASWELL. Bond for 250. Pds. as Constable in Distr. of Capt. FUSSELL. Sec: BENJA. JACKSON. 228. 30 May 1787; May Ct. 1787. ISAAC WOOD, 11 yr. old orphan, apprt. to STERLING TALLEY, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, Presiding Justice, to be taught the art of Common Carpenter's trade, etc. Wit: None. 229. 14 May 1787; May Ct.1787. ISHAM MILLS, 7 yr. old base born child of FRANCIS MILLS & his orphan WINNEY MILLS, 2 yrs. younger, apprt, to JOHN SHERRY & to be taught planter's business, etc. Apprt.by WILLIAM JOHNSON, Presiding JP. 231. 28 May 1787; May Ct.1787. WILLIAM LAMBERT, 9 yrs. old last May & base born child of NANNEY LAMBERT, apprt. to JOHN THOMPSON, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, Presiding Justice & to be taught planter's business, etc. 232. 28 May 1787; May Ct.1787. LOTT HOUSE, orphan of ISAAC HOUSE, dec'd. (17 yrs. old next Jan.) apprt, to BENJAMIN MABRY, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, Presiding JP, & to be taught planter's business, etc. 233. 29 May 1787; Ack: May Ct. 1787. Est. WILLIAM WORTHAM, dec'd. TAMER WORTHAM, Admrx. Bond for 4,000 Pds. to Gov. RICHARD CASWELL. Sec: GREEN DUKE, JOHN WORTHAM & THOMAS CHRISTMAS, 235. 29 May 1787;May Ct.1787. Est,joHN WILSON, dec'd.; UNITY WILSON, Admrx. Bond for 500 Pds. to Gov. RICHARD CASWELL. Sec: THOMAS EATON, Esq. 237. 14 May 1787; May Ct.1787. WILLIAM C. MILLS, 2 yr. old base born child of FRANCIS MILLS, Apprt. to JOHN SHERRY, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, Presiding Justice; to be taught planter's business, etc. 238. 14 May 1787; May Ct.1787. AGGEY MILLS, 3 yr. old base born child of FRANCIS MILLS, apprt, to JOHN SHERRY by WILLIAM JOHNSON, Presiding Justice; to be taught business of a Spinster, etc, 239. 3 March 1787; May Ct. 1787. ROBERT JONES & ANN his wife to HENRY, MARY & PATSEY CHRISTMAS, son & dtrs. of JOHN CHRISTMAS, dec'd, Gift of 6 negro Slaves, for love & affection & 5 Sh: fr. their grandfather WILLIAM DUKE. Wit: THOMAS PERSON, B.RIDLEY(Jurat) & JONN.DAVIS. 240. 18 May 1787; May Ct. 1787. HENRY EMERSON, of Franklin Co., N.C., to JOHN EMERSON. Sale of furniture, horses, etc., for 49Pds/5/6. Wit: JENKINS DEVANY (Jurat) & DAVID CLOPSON. 241. 24 May 1787; May Ct. 1787. SUGARS JONES to EDWARD JONES. Sale of negroes, beds & horse, for 400 Pds. Wit: JOHN MACON (Jurat) & JOHN LANIER. 242. 1 June 1787; May Ct.1787. GREEN DUKE to WM. JOHNSON, Presiding Justice. Bond for 50 Pds. to insure his building & maintaining bridge over Fishing Ct. between Callier's & Hawkins' Ordinary. Sec: THOS. CHRISTMAS. 243. 7 April 1787; May Ct. 1787. PHILIP MOODY, of Va., to JOSHUA MABRY, of N.C. sale of 2 negroes, for 65 Pds. Wit: HENRY POWER, RICHARD PROCTER (Jurat). 245. 30 May 1787; Ack: May Ct. 1787. JOSHUA MABRY to his son-in-law RICHARD PROCTER & his Gr-son JORDAN PROCTER. Gift of 2 negroes. Wit: None. 245. 28 May 1787; Ack: May Ct.1787. JOHN COGGIN to his children: JUDY, SARAH, MARY, LURANIA, ZACHARIAH & ELIZABETH COGGIN. Gift of livestock, furniture, etc Wit: DRURY BOBBITT & WM.COGGIN. 247. 28 Sept. 1786 May Ct. 1787. WILLIAM BIGELOW of Petersburg,Dinwiddie Co., Va. to air PEYTON SKIPWITH of Mecklenburg Co. (Va.) Bond for 1500 Pds. Va. money to insure title to 400 A. on Roanoke R. in Warren Co., N.C., bought fr. ROGER ATKINSON in Va. 19 July 1785;also town lot in Petersburg on SS the Old Street. Wit: JOHN GOODE, EDMD. LEIGH (Jurat). 249. (A) Will of JAMES HICKS. 11 March 1787; May Ct.1787. Wife SUANNEY, Extrx.; All my children (not named or numbered). Extr. JOHN HICKS, Jr. Wit: JOHN HASTINGS (Jurat), WILLIAM BRINTLE (BRINKLE), (Jurat), CHARLES HICKS. 250. 12 Oct. 1786; May Ct.1787. Inv. Est. CHERRY PROCTOR, dec'd., by RICHARD PROCTOR, Admr. 251. May Court 1787. Inv. Est. WILLIAM WORTHAM, dec'd. TAMER WORTHAM, Admx. 252. May Ct. 1787. Inv. Est. JAMES HICKS (HIX), dec'd.; JOHN HIX (HICKS), Extr. 252. --Aug. 1787; Aug. Ct. 1787. MARGARET SHEARIN to WILLIAM FOOTE. Power of Attorney for him to collect debts, rents & accts, due her. Wit: JOHN COLCLOUGH & NEVEY(?) COLCLOUGH (Jurat). 253. 28 Aug. 1787;Aug. Ct.1787. PHILLIP BURFORD to Gov. RICHARD CASWELL, Bond for 2,000 Pds. to insure his faithful execution of office as County Sheriff. Sec: PHILL HAWKINS, Jr., JOHN ELLINTON, LEWIS PARTRICK & BENNET WOOD. 255. 28 Aug.1787; Aug. Ct.1787. PHILLIP BURFORD,Sheriff, to Gov. RICHARD CASWELL. Bond for 5,000 Pds. to insure proper handling of taxes as County Treasurer. Sec: PHILL HAWKINS, Jr., JOHN ELLINTON, LEWIS PARTRICK & BENNET WOOD. 256. (A) Will of JOHN DUKE. 10 Jan.1784 1 Aug. Ct.1787. Wife RUTH, Extrx. Dtr. TABITHA PARRISH; Son SIMON; Son JOEL; Son BENJAMIN, Extr. Wit: SAMUEL ROSS(Jurat), SAMUEL CRUTCEFIELD. ANN DUKE(Jurat) & MARTHA DUKE. 257. 31 Aug. 1787; Ack: Aug. Ct. 1787. WILLIAM DUKE to his Gr-dtr. MARY WORTHAM, dtr. of TAMER WORTHAM. Gift of a negro. Wit: JONAH, DAVIS. 257. 27 July 1787; Aug. Ct.1787. NATHANIEL HUSKETH of Northampton Co., N.C. to Dr. JAMES G. BREHON. 100 Pds. for 60 A. in Warren Co. on Roanoke River adj. JOHN PARTRICK, WILLIAM FANN, BENJAMIN ELLIS & others. Wit: JAMES BRICKELL(Jurat) & WM.CAMPBELL. 259. 15 June 1787; Ack: Aug. Ct. 1787. OADER POWELL to DAVID TOWNS. Mortgage on livestock, etc., to secure debt of 56Pds. Wit: ABSOLEM BENNETT, NANCY BENNETT, RICHARD PATTSHALL & WILLIAM BEASLEY. 260. Aug. Ct. 1787. Inv. Est. JOHN WILSON, dec'd.; UNITY WILSON, Admrx. 261. Aug. Ct. 1787. Div. Est. WILLIAM WORTHAM, dec'd. into 11 shares: One to the Widow; one to WILLIAM MARSHALL who married dtr.of dec'd.; the rest to the Widow who is Admrx. & Gdn. to remaining children, all minors. Commrs.: WILL JOHNSON, GREEN DUKE, THOS. CHRISTMAS & JOHN WORTHAM. 263. 4 June 1787; Aug. Ct.1787. NATHANIEL HIX, of Wake Co., N.C., to YOUNG McLEMORE of Warren Co. Sale of 2 negroes, for 120 Pds. Wit: EDWARD PRIDE & BENJAMIN JACKSON (Jurat). 263. 8 Dec. 1786; Aug. Ct.1787. Sale Est. WM. MURPHY, dec'd. Two negroes sold to HENRY FITTS & ELIZABETH MURFRY, by BENJ. WARD, D.Shf. for B. WARD, Shf. 264. 20 Aug.1787; Aug. Ct. 1787. Inv. Est. SUSANAH DUNAGAN, dec'd., by ISAAC ACREE, Admr. 264. 10 Aug.1787; Aug. Ct. 1787. Sale Est. JAMES HIX, dec'd., by JOHN NIX (HICKS), Extr. Purchasers JAMES WHITE, JOHN HICKS, JOHN HARSLING, DAVID KING, Jr., PETER COLEMAN, THOMAS MINTON, WILLIAM BRINTLE, LEWIS PATRICK, HENRY FITTS, WILLIAM MUSTIN & SUCKEY HICKS. 265. 31 Aug.1787; Ack: Aug. Ct. 1787. WILLIAM DUKE to his dtr. TAMER WORTHAM & her children by the name of WORTHAM. Gift of a negro. 266. 28 July 1787; Aug. Ct. l787. Settlement of dispute between WILLIAM HOUSE & CHRISTOPHER ROBERSON, under bond to each other since last 9th. June, for 1500 Pds., to abide by decision of Arbitors: EDWARD JONES, JOHN MACON, AARON FUSSELL, JOHN WORTHAM & JAMES GRAY. Each to give a negro to WILLIAM GREEN HOUSE & BURCHET ROBERTSON HOUSE, son & dtr. of PETER HOUSE & BETTY his late wife; gift to be at time either of sd. children shall marry, and this to be in full Settlement of marriage contracts between the two parties in dispute previous to marriage of sd. PETER & BETTY his late wife. 268. Aug. Ct. 1787. Acct. in Est, WILLIAM WRIGHT, dec'd., by PHIL BURFORD, Extr. Paid legacies, in equal amts., to: SIMON WRIGHT; WILLIAM MARKS; EUEL WRIGHT; JOHN LONG as Gdn. to his son. WM. MARKS as Gdn. to SUSANAH WRIGHT; JOHN WRIGHT; ANN WRIGHT; & WILLIAM MARKS as Gdn. to ELIZABETH WRIGHT, her part. Rec'ts. & disbursements: Recording will, etc.(May 1781); "my private acct."; Specific tax; & names PETER COLEMAN; WILLIAM GUTHRIE, WILLIAM DUKE, JOHN & EUEL WRIGHT, ANN ROSE, THOMAS RICHESON, DAVID SIMS, DORSON VANLANDINGHAM, SIMON WRIGHT, ALLAN LOVE & Co., DANIEL WILLIAMS, MARX THORNTON & BENJAMIN ELLIS. 270. 29 Aug. 1787; Aug. Ct. 1757. WILLIAM CAMPBELL to FANNY DAVIS. Sale of a negro, for 100 Pds. Wit: JOHN PAINE, WILLIAM FAWN (Jurat). 270. 30 Aug.1787; Aug. Ct.1787. FRANCES (FANNY) DAVIS to her niece SALLY COLVIN CAMPBELL, dtr. of WILLIAM CAMPBELL & POLLY CAMPBELL his wife, of the Town of Warrenton. Gift of a negro. Wit: JOHN PAINE & WILLIAM FAWN (Jurat). End of Will Book 4, Warren Co., N.C. Registry Contains 271 manuscript pages ©2002 - 2009 by Nola Duffy No portion of this any document appearing on this site is to be used for other than personal research. Any republication or reposting is expressly forbidden without the written consent of the owner. 09/26/2009 |
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