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ABRAHAM SANDERS – Deed Abstracts

Abraham Sanders Deed Abstracts–Perquimans County

Book B, No. 85: James Thigpen, Jun. for £50 pd. by Abraham Sanders, assigns Right to Land. April 10, 1721. Test’ Samuel Philips, Rich’d Leary.

              No. 159: Abraham Sanders of Perq. for £60 pd by Benjamin Sanders , of afore’ sold 100a on S.W. side of the “narrows” of Perq.    

River, & Cypress swamp, at the mouth of “Chinquepin Orchard” branch, to Ralph Bosmans line. Aug 19, 1723. Test’ Robert Wilson, Nathan Newby.

          No. 240: Christopher Gale, John Lovick, & William Little, Esquires; Exors, & Trustees Apt’ in the last will of Henry Clayton, late of Chowan Pre’ct, Esq; said will Jan 20, 1725/26, “did bequeath to them” his Plan’ in Perq, called the “Vineyard”, for the use of his Dau’ Sarah Clayton & did empower them to sell same: One Abraham Sanders being the Highest Bidder do sell same for £400 “where Henry Clayton formerly lived”, being two thirds of 640a Patented Feb 6 —- One Half bought by Major James Coles Dec’d of Wm Fryley, & Grace his wife, & by said James Coles in his will “divided between his dau’ Elizabeth & his wife Mary’ & was by Henry Clayton purchased of Wm Hall of Perq. Planter—“also heir of said  Mary Dec’d.” July 12, 1726. Test’ Jo Jenure, Robert Foster, Wm Badham.

Book C, No. 165: Francis Newby, for £150 pd by Josiah Gilbert, of Perq, sold 125a on So Wt Side of Perq River, called “Benj Gidings Old Field’ adj Abraham Sanders, & Isaac Wilson, “now in possession of John Pettiver.” Dec 6, 1736. Test’ Thomas Gilbert, Wm Townsend.    

Book D, No. 101: Thomas Houghton, of Chowan, & Elizabeth, his wife, dau of Jonathan Evans dec, for £100 paid by Richard Skinner, Abram Sanders & Zachariah Nixon, (all of Perq), planter–, & John Wilcocks, of said Co., Millwright–sold 150a on Southeast side of “Castletons Creek,” up Creek Swamp, between Thomas & his brother William Houghton, “a dividing line between Peter Joses Jun, & the Orphans of John Williams dec,” over a Branch called “Beaver dam Swamp” formerly belonging to “Jonathan Evans, father of said Elizabeth,” April 18, 1743. Test’ Samuel Swann, Samuel Standin.

              No. 143: Abraham Sanders, Zachariah Nixon, of Perq, Planters—& John Wilcocks, of same, Millright—to Richard Skinner, of said Co., Planter—for £75 assigned “our right in a plan” on Southeast side of Castletons Creek, which we bought of Thomas and Elizabeth Haughton, adj Peter Jones Jun, & John Williams dec, 150 a part of a tract “formerly Jonathan Wvans.” Jan 17, 1743. Test’ Nathan Pearson, Malichi Salter Jun, John Pierce.

Book D, No. 26: Abraham Sanders, Sr. & Abraham Sanders Jr, of Perq for £10 pd by Wm Townsend, of afsd–sold ten a adj sd Townsen, & Phelps, part of a tract I had of my “father-in-law John Pritlaw” of same. Jan 25, 1744/45. test’ William Phelps, Samuel Sitterson, James Sitterson.

          No. 133: Zachariah Chancey of Perq sold unto Abraham Sanders, of afore’ one negro boy named Cato, aged two years, for £100 “in open market.” Jan 7, 1746. Test’ Rt Wilson, Stephen Chancey.

          No. 134: N.C. July Court 1748. Present his Majesties Justices. “Bill of sale of a negro boy Cato was assigned over by Abraham Sanders, to Mr. Luke Sumner.” Edmund Hatch Clk Ct.

          No: 135: Abraham Sanders, assigns the right of one negro boy Cato unto Luke Sumner. April 19, 1748. Test’ Samuel Moore, Jeremiah Pratt, John Parish. 

Book F, No. 155: Moses Elliott, & Judith his wife, of Perq, for £20 pd by Moses Barber , of afsd–sold 98a. 47 of which was grt to Abraham Sanders dec’d & 41a a new patent , sd land “bequeathed to sd Judah Boice.” April 22, 1755. Test’ Francis Robbins, William Skinner.

          No. 176: Abraham Sanders of Bladen Co. NC for £33 pd by William Lamb of Perq, sold 190a on So Wt side of perq River, between lands of Charles Jordan & Col John Harvey, to line of John Pritlow. Oct 13, 1755. Test’ Joseph White, Jno Sanders, Jno White. (note: This Abraham was the son of Abraham Sanders & Judith Pritlow of Perquimans County.)

Book G, No. 5: Robert Avery for £25 pd by Zachariah Jones, sold 50a, on “the main road that goeth to Edenton” along line of land bought by Moses Baker, of Moses Elliott, & land formerly Abraham Sanders. Jan 20, 1761. Test’ Joshua Skinner, Sam’l Standin, Zepaniah Jones. 

Booh I, No. 50: William Baker of Perq. for £50 pd by Benjamin Sanders , of afsd—sold 50a pt of land given by Abraham Sanders, to Judith Boyce, & by sd. Judith & Moses Elliott, her then husband, conveyed to Moses Barber, adj land pat’ by sd Abraham in 1749. Seal Jan 19, 1778. Test’ John Stafford. 

 

Company F Roster 27th Regiment NC Troops (Infantry)

Company F Roster

27th Regiment N.C. Troops (Infantry)

North Carolina Troops  1861-1865 A Roster, Volume VII

Compiled by Weymouth T. Jordan, Jr.

This company, known as the “Perquimans  Beauregards” was raised in Perquimans County and enlisted at Hertford in Perquimans County. The company was composed initially of both infantry and cavalry contingents but was soon converted to a standard infantry organization. The company was mustered in on May 16, 1861; it remained in camp in Perquimans County until ordered to New Bern on July 3. On July 19 the company departed on board the steamer Curlew and traveled to New bern via the Perquimans River, Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds, and the Neuse River. Upon its arrival the company was assigned to a battalion which later became the 27th Regiment, N. C. Troops (Infantry) and the Perquimans Beauregards became Company F of that unit. After joining the regiment, the company functioned as a part of the regiment, and its history for the war period is reported as a part of the regimental history.

OFFICERS

CAPTAINS 

NIXON, WILLIAM – Enlisted in Perquimans County. Elected Captain on or about May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until he was defeated for reelectionwhen the regiment was reorganized in April, 1862

JONES, THOMAS D. – Was by occupation a clerk prior to enlisting in Perquimans County. Elected 3rd Lieutenant on May 16, 1861, and was elected 2nd Lieutenant on August 20, 1861. Elected Captain on April 22, 1862. Wounded in the abdomen and kidney at Bristoe Station, Virginia, October 14, 1863. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia where he died on November 7, 1863 of wounds.

SKINNER, BENJAMIN S. – Resided in Perquimans County where he enlisted on May 16, 1861. Mustered in as Sergeant and was elected 2nd Lieutenant on April 22, 1862. Wounded at Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 17, 1862. Returned to duty on an unspecified date. Promotes to 1st Lieutenant on November 15, 1862, and was promoted to Captain on November 8, 1863. Killed at Reams’ Station, Virginia, August 25, 1864

LIEUTENANTS

MARTIN, THOMAS DUNCAN, 1st Lieutenant – Born in Pasquotank County where he resided as a doctor prior to enlisting in Perquimans County at age 46. Elected 1st Lieutenant on or about May 16, 1861. Detailed in hospital in New Bern on or about July 1, 1862. Reported absent on detail at New Bern until transferred to a hospital at Greensboro on or about February 15, 1862. defeated for reelection on or about April 22, 1862.

MEBANE, WILLIAM A.,  2nd Lieutenant – Resided in Perquimans County where he enlisted on May 16, 1861. Mustered in as Private and was elected 3rd Lieutenant on April 22, 1862. Wounded at Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 17, 1862. Returned to duto on an unspecified date. Captures at Bristoe Station, Virginia, October 14, 1863. Confined at Old Capital Prison, Washington, D.C. Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant on October 16, 1863, while a prisoner of war. Transferred from Old Capital Prison to Johnson’s Island, Ohio, November 11, 1863. Released on June 12, 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance. Records   of the Federal Provost Marshall dated 1865 gave his age as 32.

NIXON, FRANCIS, 3rd Lieutenant – Resided in Perquimans County where he enlisted on May 16, 1861. Mustered in as Sergeant. Captured at New Bern on March 14, 1862. Confined at Fort Columbus, New York Harbor. Exchanged on an unspecified date. Promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant on May 1, 1862, and was elected 3rd Lieutenant on November 28, 1862. Wounded in the right leg at Bristoe Station, Virginia, October 14, 1863. reported absent wounded until October 5, 1864, when he was retired to the Invalid Corps.

RIDDICK, ELBERT T., 1st Lieutenant – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Mustered in as 1st Sergeant and was elected 3rd Lieutenant on November 15, 1861. Elected 1st Lieutenant on April 22, 1862. Present or accounted for until wounded at Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 17, 1862. Died on November 16, 1862, of wounds. Place of death not reported.

WHITE, JOSHUA W., 2nd Lieutenant – Enlisted in Perquimans County. Appointed 2nd Lieutenant to rank from May 16, 1861. Appointed Assistant Quartermaster on or about September 5, 1861, and transferred to the Field and Staff of this regiment.

WILSON, WILLIAM A., 3rd Lieutenant – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Mustered in asa Corporal and was promoted to Sergeant on November 15, 1861. Elected 3rd Lieutenant on September 1, 1864. Present or accounted for through December 1864. [Paroled at Greensboro, May 1, 1865]

NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES

ALBERTSON, JOSEPH, Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for through July 26, 1864; however, he was reported on duty as a teamster during most of that period.

ALBERTSON, THOMAS, Private – Born in Perquimans County where he enlisted on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted  for until he died “at home” on June1, 1862. Couse of death not reported.

ALDRIDGE, WILLIAM, Private – Resided in Union County and enlisted in Wake County or at Petersburg, Virginia, November 1, 1864, for the war. Present or accounted for through January 5, 1865. Captured by the enemy on an unspecified date. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until released on or about June 22, 1865 after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

ARRINGTON, HENDERSON, Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on September 1, 1861. Present or accounted for through December, 1864.

BANKS, WILLIAM H., Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until July-August, 1862, when he deserted.

BARCLIFT, JAMES M., Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for through October, 1862. No further records.

BARCLIFT, JOSEPH G., Sergeant – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Mustered in as Private. Present or accounter for until captured at Frederick, Maryland, September 12, 1862. Confined at Fort Delaware, Delaware. Transferred to Aiken’s landing, James River, Virginia, October 2, 1862, for exchange. Declared exchanged at Aiken’s Landing on November 10, 1862.. Returned to duty on an unspecified date. Wounded in the right wrist at Bristoe Station, Virginia, October 14, 1863. Returned to duty prior to January 1, 1864. Promoted to sergeant on September 1, 1864. Present or accounted for through December, 1864.

BARKER, DANIEL, Private – Born in Randolph County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Wake County on December 7, 1863 for the war. Present or accounted for until discharged on March 12, 1864 by reason of “general debility, dropsy, & deafness.” Discharge certificate gives his age at 46.

BELL, H. F., Private – Enlisted in Randolph County on December 3, 1863, for the war. Present or accounted for until he died in hospital at Richmond, Virginia, October 14, 1864 of “colitas [sic] acuta.”

BENTON, THOMAS J., Private – Born in Perquimans County where he enlisted May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at Sharpsburg, Maryland on September 17, 1862. Died on September 18, 1862 of wounds. Place of death not reported.

BERRY, JOHN A., 1st Sergeant – Enlisted in Perquimans County on September 1, 1861. Mustered in as Private and was promoted to 1st Sergeant on May 1, 1862. Present or accounted for until wounded at Wilderness, Virginia on or about May 5, 1864.

BILLUPS, JOSEPH R., Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County at age 16, May 1, 1862 for the war. Present or accounted for until wounded in the left ankle and captured at Sharpsburg, Marylany, September 17, 1862. Hospitalized at Frederick, Maryland. Paroled and transferred to Aiken’s Landing, James River, Virginia where he was received October 22, 1862  for exchange. Declared exchanged at Aiken’s Landing on November 10, 1862. Reported absent wounded or absent on detail through February, 1865.

BILLUPS, ROBERT L., Private – Resided in Perquimans County where he enlisted on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded in the side and captured at Sharpsburg, Maryland on September 17, 1862. Hospitalized at Frederick, Maryland. Paroled and transferred to Aiken’s Landing, James River, Virginia where he was received October 22, 1862  for exchange. Declared exchanged at Aiken’s Landing November 10, 1862. Present or accounted for until captured at Bristoe Station, Virginia, October 14, 1863. Confined at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D.C. until transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland October 27, 1863. Paroled at Point Lookout and transferred to Cox’s Wharf, James River, Virginia where he was received October 15, 1864 for exchange. Company records do not indicate whether he returned; however, he was paroled in “eastern Virginia” on April 30, 1865.

BOYCE, JOHN A., Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on July 1, 1861. Present or accounted for until captured at New Bern on March 14, 1862. Confined at Fort Columbus, New York Harbor. Paroled and transferred to Aiken’s Landing, James River, Virginia where he was received on July 12, 1862. Declared exchanged at Aiken’s Landing on August 5, 1862. Present or accounted for until captured at Bristoe Station, Virginia October 14, 1863. Confined at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D.C. until transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland October 27, 1863. Arrived at Point Lookout on October October 28, 1863.  Paroled at Point Lookout and transferred to Aiken’s Landing on February 24, 1865 for exchange. No further records.

BOYCE, WILLIAM, Private – Born in Perquimans County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on July 16, 1862 by reason of being overage. Discharge certificate gives his age as 35.

BRASWELL, CHURCHWELL, Private – Enlisted in Wake County on May 30, 1864 for the war. Present or accounted for through December, 1864.

BUNDY, JESSE, Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at Sharpsburg, Maryland on September 17, 1862. Returned to duty on an unspecified date. Wounded at Wilderness, Virginia on or about May 5, 1864. Company records do not indicate whether he returned to duty; however, he was reported “sick at hospital” from October 25, 1864 through December, 1864. No further records.

BUNDY, MORDECAI, Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on September 1, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded in the “bowels” at Bristoe Station, Virginia on October 14, 1863. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia where he died on November 4, 1863 of wounds.

BURGESS, JOSEPH J., Private – Born in Currituck County and was by occupation an artist prior to enlisting in perquimans County on May 16, 1861. present or accounted for until discharged on April 28, 1862 by reason of “left inguinal hernia.” Discharge certificate gives his age as 30. Rejoined the company on an unspecified date (apparently subsequent to December 31, 1864) as a sutler. Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865.

BURNHAM, RICHARD, Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died at Goldsboro on April1, 1862. Cause of death not reported.

BURROW, J., Private – Enlisted in Randolph County on December 3, 1863 for the war. Listed as a deserter and dropped from the rolls of the company prior to January 1, 1864.

BURROW, W., Private – Enlisted in Randolph County on December 3, 1863 for the war. Listed as a deserter and dropped from the rolls of the company prior to January 1, 1864.

BURTON, BARCELL, Private – Enlisted in Randolph County on December 3, 1863 for the war. Present or accounted for until he died while “on sick furlough” on December 3, 1864. Place and cause of death not reported.

CALVERT, WILLIAM, Private – Resided in Polk County and enlisted in Wake County on November 23, 1864 for the war. Present or accounted for until he deserted to the enemy on or about January 7, 1865. Confined at Washington, D.C. until released on or about January 11, 1865 after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

CARDEN, LEVI, Private – Enlisted in Wake County on May 1, 1864 for the war. Captured near Hanover, Virginia May 24, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout where he died on August 10, 1864. Cause of death not reported.

CHESHIRE, JAMES, Private – Enlisted in Wake County on November 23, 1864 for the war. Present or accounted for through December, 1864.

CRAVEN, B. YANCEY, Private – Enlisted in Randolph County on December 3, 1863 for the war. Present or accounted for until wounded at Wilderness, Virginia on or about May 5, 1864. Returned to duty prior to November 1, 1864. Present or accounted for through December, 1864. Paroled at Greensboro on May 18, 1865.

CROSS, WILLIAM M., Private – Enlisted in Randolph County on December 3, 1863 for the war. Present or accounted for until wounded at Wilderness, Virginia on or about May 5, 1864. Returned to duty prior to November 1, 1864. Deserted on December 9, 1864.

CULP, WILLIAM E., Private – Resided in Cabarras County and enlisted in Stanley County on March 1, 1863 for the war. Present or accounted for until transferred to Company A, 8th Regiment NC State Troops, May 1, 1863.

DAVIS, JAMES A., Private – Resided in Union County and enlisted in Wake County on May 30, 1864 for the war. Present or accounted for until he deserted to the enemy on or about January 7, 1865. Confined at Washington, D.C. until released on or about January11, 1865 after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

DESHIELDS, LUTHER, Private – Enlisted at Coosawhatchie, South Carolina, February 28, 1863 for the war. Present or accounted for until he died at Hardeeville, South Carolina April 16, 1863. Cause of death not reported.

DINKENS, BRYAN, Private – Enlisted in Wake County on May 20, 1863 for the war. Present or accounted for until wounded in the right knee at Bristoe Station, Virginia, October 14, 1863. Reported absent wounded through December, 1863. Detailed for hospital duty in January-February, 1864 and was reported absent on detail through december, 1864. Captured at Raleigh on April 13, 1865 and was paroled at Raleigh on April 22, 1865. [Medical records dated 1864 give his age as 43.]

DIXON, JAMES, Private – Enlisted in Wake County on November 23, 1864 for the war. Died in the “div[ision] hos[pital]” on December 2, 1864. Cause of death not reported.

ELLIOTT, AUGUSTUS, Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for through March 12, 1864. No further records.

ETHERIDGE, HENRY C., Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on or about September 15, 1861 by reason of “sickness”. Enlisted in Company K of this regiment on May 15, 1862.

FLEETWOOD, ELISHA, Private – Born in Perquimans County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Perquimans County on September 1, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on July 16, 1862 by reason of being underage. Discharge certificate gives his age as 17.

FLEETWOOD, THOMAS J., Corporal – Enlisted in Perquimans County on September 1, 1861. Mustered in as Private. Present or accounted for until wounded in the breast and left arm at Wilderness, Virginia on or about may 5, 1864. Promoted to Corporal subsequent to November 30, 1864. Reported absent wounded through December, 1864. Paroled at Greensboro subsequent to April 29, 1865.

FOSTER, FRANCIS A., Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861.  Present or accounted for until wounded  at Wilderness, Virginia on or about may 5, 1864. Hospitalized at Lynchburg, Virginia where he died on May 24, 1864 of a gunshot wound.

GODFREY, HENRY C., Private – Born in Perquimans County and was by occupation a student prior to enlisting in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on July 16, 1862 by reason of his expiration of term of service. Discharge certificate gives age as 17.

GOODWIN, THOMAS J., Sergeant – Born in Perquimans County where he enlisted on May 16, 1861. Mustered in as a Private and was promoted to Sergeant on February 12, 1862. Present or accounted for until he died in camp near Petersburg, Virginia August 4, 1862. Cause of death not reported.

GRIFFIN, WILLIAM F., Private – Born in Perquimans County where he enlisted on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at Sharpsburg, Maryland on September 17, 1862. Hospitalized at Mount Jackson, Virginia where he died on November 2, 1862 of wounds and “pneumonia.”

HAITHCOCK, JESSE, Private – Enlisted in Stanley County on March 1, 1863 for the war. Present or accounted for until he deserted on December 9, 1864. Paroled at Albemarle on May 19, 1865.

HALL, JOHN A., Private – Enlisted in Randolph County on December 3, 1863 for the war. Present or accounted for until wounded at Wilderness, Virginia on or about May 5, 1864. Returned to duty prior to November 1, 1864. present or accounted for through December, 1864. Paroled at Greensboro on May 15, 1865.

HATLEY, NOAH, Private – Enlisted in Wake County on February 3, 1864 for the war. Present or accounted for until wounded in the left arm on or about July 8, 1864. Reported absent wounded through December, 1864.

HENDRICKS, CALVIN, Private – Born in Perquimans County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on July 16, 1862 by reason of being overage. Discharge certificate gives his age as 35. Reenlisted in the Company on August 18, 1862. Wounded at Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 17, 1862. Returned to duty prior to May 1, 1863. Present or accounted for until captured at Bristoe Station, Virginia on October 14, 1863. Confined at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D.C. until transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland on October 27, 1863. Paroled at Point Lookout and transferred to Aiken’s Landing, James River, Virginia on February 24, 1865 for exchange.

HOBBS, ALEXANDER B., Private – Born in Perquimans County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861.Mustered in as Private. Promoted to 1st Sergeant on December 12, 1861 but was reduced to ranks on or about November 1, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on July 20, 1862 by reason of “pulmonary consumption.” Discharge certificate gives his age as 23.

HOBBS, DAVID R., Sergeant – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Mustered in as Private and was promoted to Corporal on September 1, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded in the head at Bristowe Station, Virginia on or about October 14, 1863. Returned to duty and was promoted to Sergeant on or about November 1, 1863. Present or accounted for until wounded in both thighs at Wilderness, Virginia on May 5, 1864. Reported absent wounded through December, 1864.

HOLLOWELL, JOHN B., Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861 for the war. Present or accounted for until captured at Bristoe Station, Virginia on October 14, 1863. Confined at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D.C. until transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland on October 27, 1863. Paroled at Point Lookout and transferred to Aiken’s Landing, James River, Virginia on February 24, 1865 for exchange.

HUMPHRIES, ALFRED, Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until  wounded at Sharpsburg, Maryland September 17, 1862. Reported absent without leave during March-April, 1863. Returned to duty  prior to November 1, 1863. Present or accounted for until wounded on or about August 20, 1864. Reported absent wounded through December, 1864.

HUMPHRIES, THOMAS, Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on September 1, 1861. Present or accounted for through February, 1862. No further records.

IVEY, NATHAN, Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on December 23, 1861 by reason of disability.

JACKSON, WILLIAM L., Private – Born in Perquimans County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at Fredericksburg, Virginia on December 13, 1862. Company records do not indicate whether he returned to duty; however, he deserted to the enemy prior to October 20, 1863 when he was received at Fort Monroe, Virginia. Released on October 27, 1863 apparently after taking the Oath of Allegiance. Records of the Provost Marshall dated 1863 give his age as 28.

JONES, WILLIAM F., 1st Sergeant – Born in Perquimans County and was by occupation a draftsman prior to enlisting in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861.Mustered in as 1st Sergeant. Present or accounted for until discharged on February 11, 1862 by reason of “promotion in the navy.” Discharge certificate gives his age as 21.

JORDAN, EDWARD M., Corporal – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Mustered in as Private and was promoted to Corporal on July 1, 1861. Present or accounted for until transferred to Company C, 19th Regiment NC Troops (2nd Regiment NC Cavalry), August 12, 1861. Later served as 2nd Lieutenant of that unit.

JORDAN, JOHN P., Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until transferred to Company C, 19th Regiment NC Troops (2nd Regiment NC Cavalry), August 12, 1861.

KEATON, JOSEPH, Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Returned to duty prior to November 1, 1862. Present or accounted for until December, 1864.

KNIGHTS, JOSHUA, Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861.Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Confined at Fort Delaware, Delaware where he died on November 20, 1863 of disease.

KNIGHTS, JOSHUA, Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until killed at Bristoe Station, Virginia on October 14, 1863.

KNIGHTS, WILLIAM, Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded in the leg and captured at Sharpsburg, maryland on September 17, 1862. Confined at Fort mcHenry, Maryland. Paroled and transferred to Aiken’s Landing, James River, Virginia on October 22, 1862 for exchange. Declared exchanged at Aiken’s Landing on November 10, 1862. Died in Perquimans County on January 1, 1863. Cause of death not reported.

LACY, GEORGE H., Private -Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia May 10, 1864. Present or accounted for until paroled at Greensboro on May 1, 1865.

LANE, CHARLES A., Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until September 17, 1863 when he was reported absent without leave. Listed as a deserter in November-December, 1863. Returned to duty prior to May 6, 1864 and was wounded at Wilderness, Virginia. No further records. [North Carolina pension records indicate he survived the war and was wounded at Sharpsburg, Maryland on or about Seprember 17, 1862.]

LANE, EDMUND, Private – Born in Perquimans County where he enlisted on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at Sharpsburg, Maryland on September 17, 1862. Died on or about September 19, 1862 of wounds. Place of death not reported.

LANE, ELIAS, Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until killed at Bristow Station, Virginia on October 14, 1863.

LANE, HENRY H., Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until January-February, 1864 when he was reported absent without leave. [North Carolina records indicate he was wounded at Reams’ Station, Virginia in August, 1864.]

LANE, JOSHUA, Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded and captured at Sharpsburg, Maryland on September 17, 1862. Hospitalized at Frederick, Maryland where he died on November 27, 1862 of wounds. Federal hospital records give his age as 22.

LANE, NEHEMIAH, Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded and captured at Sharpsburg, Maryland on September 17, 1862. Died of wounds. Place and date of death not reported.

LANNING, ROBERT, Private – Enlisted in Wake County on May 1, 1864 for the war. Present or accounted until he surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia on April 9, 1865.

LAUGHLIN, SETH W. N., Private – Enlisted in Wake County on September 1, 1864 for the war. Company muster roll dated September-October, 1864 indicated he was “a Quaker and will not sign the payrolls.” Died in hospital at Richmond, Virginia December 8, 1864. Couse of death not reported.

LEIGH, LEE W., Private – Enlisted in Wake County on May 10, 1864 for the war. Present or accounted for until paroled at Greensboro on May 1, 1865.

LEMMOND, W.T., Private – Previously served in Company F, 2nd Regiment N. C. Junior Reserves. Transferred to this company on September 2, 1864.  Present or accounted for until paroled at Greensboro on May 1, 1865.

LONG, W. W., Private – Previously served in Company F, 2nd Regiment N. C. Junior Reserves. Transferred to this company on September 2, 1864.  Present or accounted for until he died in hospital in Richmond, Virginia on October 31, 1864 of “diarrhoea chron[ic].”

MALLORY, WILLIAM S., Private – Born at Norfolk, Virginia and resided in Perquimans County where he enlisted at age 15, May 16, 1861. Mustered in a Private. Present or accounted for until discharged on July 16, 1862 by reason of being underage. Reenlisted in the company on an unspecified date. Present or accounted for until wounded and captured at Bristoe Station, Virginia on October 14, 1863. Confined at Old Capital prison, Washington, D. C. until transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland on October 17, 1863. Paroled at Point Lookout  on May 3, 1864 and transferred to Aiken’s Landing, James River, Virginia where he was received May 8, 1864 for exchange. Returned to duty on an unspecified date and was promoted to 1st Sergeant on September 1, 1864. Present or accounted for until paroled at Greensboro on May 1, 1865.

MAY, JONATHAN, Private – Enlisted in Wake County on May 1, 1864 for the war. Captured at Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia, May 12, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland where he died on August 18, 1864. Cause of death not reported.

MILLER, JOHN, Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at Wilderness, Virginia on or about May 5, 1864. Company records do not indicate whether he returned to duty; however, he was issued clothing on July 25, 1864. No further records.

MISENHEIMER, WILLIAM A., Private – Born in Cabarrus County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Stanley County on March 1, 1863 for the war. Present or accounted for until wounded in the right knee at Bristoe Station, Vinginia on October 14, 1863. Reported absent wounded or absent on light duty until November-December, 1864 when he rejoined the company. Retired from service on March 21, 1865 by reason of disability from wounds received at Bristoe Station. Retirement papers give his age as 20. Paroled at Albemarle on May 19, 1865.

MOFFAT, DENNIS, Private – Resided in Randolph County where he enlisted on December 3, 1863 for the war. Deserted on December 12, 1863. Returned from desertion on September 20, 1864. Deserted to the enemy on or about October 1, 1864. Confined at Washington, D. C. until released on or about October 10, 1864 after taking the Oath of Allegiance

MOORE, ANDREW, Private – Enlisted in Wake County on an unspecified date. First listed in the records of this company on December 7, 1864 when he was reported sick in the hospital. No further records.

MULLEN, JAMES W., Sergeant – Born in Perquimans County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Mustered in as Sergeant and was promoted to 1st Sergeant on February 12, 1862. reduced to the rank of Sergeant in May-June, 1862. Present or accounted for until discharged on July 16, 1862 by reason of being overage. Discharge certificate gives his age as 36.

MULLEN, JOSEPH, Corporal – Enlisted in Perquimans County on September 1, 1861. Mustered in as Private and was promoted to Corporal on September 18, 1862. Present or accounted for until paroled at Greensboro on April 29, 1865.

MUNDEN, THOMAS, Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on September 1, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at Bristoe Station, Virginia on October 14, 1863. Returned to duty in January-February, 1864. Present or accounted for through January 11, 1865.

MYERS, WILLIAM S., Corporal – Born in Perquimans County where he enlisted on May 16, 1861. Mustered in as Private and was promoted to Corporal on July 15, 1861. Present or accounted for until he was killed at Sharpsburg, Maryland on September 17, 1862.

NEWBY, GEORGE, D., Corporal – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Mustered in as Private and was promoted to Corporal  on November 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on or about August 18, 1862 after providing a substitute.

NICHOLSON, THOMAS, Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until captured at Bristoe Station, Virginia, October 14, 1863. Confined at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D. C. until transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland on October 27, 1863. Paroled at Point Lookout on May 3, 1864 and transferred to Aiken’s Landing, James River, Virginia where he was received May 8, 1864 for exchange. Reported absent on sick furlough through December, 1864.

NIXON, HENRY H., Private – Born in Perquimans County where he enlisted July 1, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died in camp at Petersburg, Virginia on July 31, 1862. Cause of death not reported.

NIXON, JAMES R., Private – Born in Perquimans County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until captured by the enemy in September-October, 1862. Confined at Baltimore, Maryland and at Fort Monroe, Virginia. Paroled and transferred to Aiken’s Landing, James River, Virginia where he was received October 12, 1862 for exchange. Discharged on April 22, 1863 by reason of “chronic diarroea.” Discharge certificate gives his age at 29.

NIXON, NATHAN W., Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County at age 20, July 1, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on October 5-6, 1861. Reason discharged not reported.

NIXON, THOMAS R., Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on July 1, 1861. Present or accounted for until captured in September, 1862 after he was “found sick” near Buckeytown[Buckletown?], [West] Virginia. Paroled on or about September 26, 1862. returned to duty prior to May 1, 1863. Present or accounted for until he died in hospital at Lynchburg, Virginia , January 3, 1864 of “diarrhoea chron[ic].”

OVERMAN, ISAIAH, Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded at Bristoe Station, Virginia on October 14, 1863. Returned to duty in January-February, 1864. Present or accounted for through December, 1864.

OWNLEY, WILLIAM F., Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died in hospital at Petersburg, Virginia, February  23, 1863 of “effects of vaccination.”

PARKER, JACOB HENRY, Corporal – Born in Perquimans County where he enlisted at age 19, August 20, 1862 for the war. Mustered in as Private and was promoted to Corporal subsequent  to December 31, 1864. Present or accounted for until paroled at Greensboro on May 1, 1865.

PARKER, JAMES E., Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for through February, 1864. No further records.

PERRY, THOMAS J., Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for  until wounded at Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 17, 1862. Company records indicate he was captured at Sharpsburg; however, records of the Federal Provost Marshal do not substantiate the report. No further records.

PHILLIPS, JOEL, Private – Enlisted in Wake County on September 15, 1864 for the war. Deserted on October 1, 1864. No further records.

PLYLER, DANIEL, Private – Enlisted in Stanley County on March 1, 1863 for the war. Present or accounted for until wounded in the left leg at Bristoe Station, Virginia on October 14, 1863. Reported absent wounded until August 19, 18664 when he was retired to the Invalid Corps.

POE, F. H., Private – Enlisted in Wake County on February 2, 1864 for the war. Present or accounted  until he died  in hospital at Lynchburg, Virginia, June 18, 1864 of “febris typhoides.”

PRICE, JOSEPH H., Private – Previously served in Company A, 8th Regiment N.C. State Troops. Transferred to this company on May 1, 1863. Killed at Wilderness, Virginia on or about May 5, 1864.

REGAN, HENRY C., Private – Enlisted in Wake County on May 30, 1864 for the war. Present or accounted for until paroled at Greensboro on May 1, 1865.

RIDDICK, JOSEPH H., Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on July 1, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on or about August 1, 1862 after providing a substitute.

RIDDICK, THOMAS, Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on September 1, 1861. Present or accounted for until killed at Bristoe Station, Virginia, October 14, 1863.

RIDDICK, THOMAS T., Corporal – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Mustered in as Private and was promote to Corporal on August 20, 1862. Present or accounted for until wounded in the left thigh and captured at Sharpsburg, Maryland on September 17, 1862. Confined at various Federal hospitals until confined at Forth McHenry, Maryland. Paroled at Fort McHenry and transferred to City Point, Virginia where he was received May 2, 1863 for exchange. Reported absent wounded until January 28, 1864 when he was discharged by reason of disability.

RUSH, A. G., Private – Enlisted in Randolph County on December 3, 1863 for the war. Discharged on December 26, 1863 by reason of being a member of the Society of Friends.

SCAFF, WILLIAM E., Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on July 1, 1861. Present or accounted for until captured at Petersburg, Virginia, October 1, 1864. Confined at Point Lookout, Maryland until released on June 3, 1863 after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

SEXTON, SIMON, Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on September 1, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died on June 21, 1864. Place and cause of death not reported.

SHARP, D. P., Private – Enlisted in Wake County on April 13,1864 for the war. Wounded at or near Wilderness, Virginia on or about May 5, 1864. Reported absent wounded through December, 1864.

SKINNER, BENJAMIN F., Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Mustered in as Corporal and was promoted to Sergeant in November-December, 1861. Reduced to the rank of Corporal in January-February, 1862 and was reduced to the ranks in March-April, 1862. Present or accounted for until paroled at Greensboro on May 1, 1865.

SKINNER, WILLIAM J., Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Never mustered into the company and was dropped from the rolls on or about January 1, 1862.

SMALL, CHARLES C., Private – Previously served in Company I, 17th Regiment N.C. Troops  (1st Organization). Enlisted in this company on August 20, 1862 for the war. Present or accounted for until wounded in the “body” at Fredericksburg, Virginia, December 13, 1862. Returned to duty prior to May 1, 1863. Present and accounted for until captured at Bristoe Station, Virginia, October 14, 1863. Confined at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D. C. until transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland, October  27, 1863. Paroled at Point Lookout and transferred to Aiken’s Landing, James River, Virginia, February 25, 1865 for exchange. Paroled in “eastern Virginia” on April 25, 1865.

SMALL, GEORGE W., Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Mustered in as Musician (Drummer) but was reduced to ranks in March-April, 1862. Present or accounted for until killed in Virginia in June, 1864.

SMALL, ROBERT P., Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County at age 33, May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded in the chest and left arm at Sharpsburg, Maryland on September 17, 1862. Discharged on March 30, 1863. Reason for discharge not reported.

STACY, JOSEPH, Private – Resided in Hertford County and enlisted May 1, 1862 for the war. Present or accounted for until wounded in the left leg at Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 17, 1862. Hospitalized at Frederick, Maryland where he died on November 12, 1862 of “pneumonia.” Death records give his age as 16.

STEPHENS, JOHN W., Private – Resided in Stokes County and enlisted in Wake County on November 23, 1864 for the war. Present or accounted for until he deserted to the enemy on or about January 7, 1865. Confined at Washington, D.C. until released on or about January 11, 1865 after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

STEVENSON, JOSEPH R., Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for through December, 1861. No further records.

STEVENSON, NATHAN, Private – Born in Perquimans County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on April 28, 1862 by reason of “rheumatism.” Discharge certificate gives his age as 36.

SUMNER, WILLIAM T., Corporal – Born in Perquimans County where he enlisted on May 16, 1861. Mustered in as a Private and was promoted to Corporal on August 15, 1862. Present and accounted for until killed at Bristoe Station, Virginia, October 14, 1863.

SUTTON, WILLIAM, Private – Enlisted in Wake County on November 1, 1863 for the war. Present or accounted for until wounded at or near Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia  on May 10, 1864. Reported absent wounded through December,1864

SYLVESTER, JOSEPH, Private – Born in Perquimans County where he enlisted on May 16, 1861.Present or accounted for until he died at Winchester, Virginia on November 8, 1862. Cause of death not reported.

TRUEBLOOD, JOSHUA L., Private – Born in Pasquotank County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Perquimans County on September 1, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on July 16, 1862 by reason of being under age. Discharge certificate gives his age as 17.

TURNER, JACOB, Private – Born in Perquimans County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on July 16, 1862 by reason of being over age. Discharge certificate gives his age as 35.

TURNER, RICHARD HENRY, Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded and captured at Sharpsburg, Maryland on September 17, 1862. Paroled at Keedysville, Maryland  on September 20, 1862. reported absent without leave through April, 1863. No further records.

WARD, LEMUEL, Private – Enlisted in Wake County on September 1, 1864 for the war. Present or accounted for until paroled at Greensboro on May 16, 1865.

WEEKS, THOMAS B., Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Mustered in as Private and was promoted to sergeant in November, 1862-April, 1863. Present or accounted until wounded at Fredericksburg, Virginia on December 13, 1862. Returned to duty prior to May 1, 1863. Present or accounted for until wounded at Wilderness, Virginia on or about May 5, 1864. Hospitalized at Richmond, Virginia where he died on May 12, 1864 of wounds.

WESTMORELAND, JOHN B., Private – Enlisted in Wake County on May 30, 1864 for the war. Present or accounted for until he died in hospital at Richmond, Virginia on October 7, 1864. Cause of death not reported.

WHITE, ANDERSON M., Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on August 18, 1862. Reason discharged not reported.

WHITE, ANDERSON M., Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County at age 27, September 1, 1861. Present or accounted for until captured at Bristoe Station, Virginia on October 14, 1863. Confined at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D.C. until transferred  to Point Lookout, Maryland on October 27, 1863. Paroled at Point Lookout  and transferred to Aiken’s Landing, James River, Virginia on February 24, 1865 for exchange. [ North Carolina records indicate he was wounded in both ankles at Petersburg, Vitginia in November, 1863.]

WHITE, CALEB, Sergeant – Born in Perquimans County where he enlisted on May 16, 1861. Mustered in as Private and was promoted to 1st Sergeant on November 1, 1861. Reduced to ranks prior to January 1, 1862 but was promoted to Corporal in March-April, 1862. Present or accounted for until captured at Winton on May 31, 1863. Confined at Fort Monroe, Virginia. Paroled and transferred to City Point, Virginia, July 16, 1863 for exchange. Was reportedly transferred to Company D, 66th Regiment N. C. Troops in November-December, 1863; however, records of that unit do not indicate that he served therein. No further records.

WHITE, ERIE, Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died in hospital at Richmond, Virginia, January 19, 1864 of “pneumonia.”

WHITE, HENRY E., Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on August 1, 1862 for the war. Present or accounted for until wounded and captured at Sharpsburg, Maryland on September 17, 1862. Paroled at Keedysville, Maryland on September 20, 1862. Reported absent wounded or absent without leave through April, 1863. No further records.

WHITE, ISAIAH, Private – Born in Chowan County and by occupation was a farmer prior to enlisting in Perquimans County on September 1, 1861. Present or accounted for until captured at or near Sharpsburg, Maryland on September 17, 1862. Confined at various prisons until paroled and transferred to Aiken’s Landing, James River, Virginia, October 27, 1862. declared exchanged at Aiken’s Landing on November 10, 1862. Returned to duty prior to May 1, 1863. Present or accounted for until killed at Wilderness, Virginia on or about May 5, 1864.

WHITE, JOHN W., Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 1, 1864 for the war. Present or accounted for through December, 1864.

WHITE, JOSEPH H., Corporal – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until captured at or near Sharpsburg, Maryland on September 17, 1862. Confined at Fort McHenry, Maryland and at Fort Monroe, Virginia. Paroled and transferred for exchange on October 27, 1862. Returned to duty prior to November 1, 1862. Present or accounted for until he died on September 17, 1864. Place and cause of death not reported.

WHITE, THEOPHILUS, Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Mustered in as Private and was promoted to Sergeant on May 1, 1862. Present or accounted for until captured at Bristoe Station, Virginia on October 14, 1863. Confined at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D.C. until transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland, October 27, 1863. Paroled at Point Lookout and transferred to Aiken’s Landing, James River, Virginia on February 24, 1865 for exchange. Paroled at Greensboro on May 1, 1865.

WHITE, TIMOTHY, Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County at age 20, May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded in the left side at Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 17, 1862.Present or accounted for until captured at Bristoe Station, Virginia, October 14, 1863. Confined at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D.C. until transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland on October 27, 1863. Paroled at Lookout Point and transferred for exchange on or about October 30, 1864. Company records do not indicate whether he returned to duty; however, North Carolina pension records indicate that he survived the war.

WHITE, WILLIAM FRANK, Private – Enlisted in Perquimans County at age 21, May 16, 1861. Never mustered into service and was dropped from the rolls of the company on or about January 1, 1862. [North Carolina pension records indicate he was wounded in the arm at Camden Court House, North Carolina in 1863.

WILLIAMS, WILLIAM T., Private – Born in Perquimans County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on July 16, 1862 by reason of being over age. Discharge certificate gives his age as 35.

WINSLOW, WILLIAM A., Private – Born in Perquimans County where he enlisted on June 1, 1861. Present or accounted for until he died in a hospital at Kinston on May 28, 1862. Cause of death not reported.

WOOD, GEORGE H., Private – Born in Perquimans County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Perquimans County on September 1, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on July 16, 1862 by reason of the expiration of his term of service. Discharge certificate gives his age as 17.

WOOD, JOSEPH R., Private – Born in Perquimans County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Perquimans County on May 16, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on July 16, 1862. Reason discharged not reported. Discharge certificate gives his age as 28.

WOOLEY, JOEL, Private – Enlisted in Wake County  on May 30, 1864 for the war. Present or accounted for until wounded at Reams’ Station, Virginia on August 25, 1864. Returned to duty in November-December, 1864. Present or accounted for through December, 1864.

 

WHITE

Thomas White was a subject in the colony at Jamestown, 1609. (Browns Genesis to America.)

James White in Va same date, at same place. Henry White of York Co Va, had a son Henry, who moved to Isle of Wight. From the dates it seems probable that this was the identical Henry White who migrated to Perq Precinct N. C., before 1670. He built the first Quaker Church in Perquimans, thought to be Little River Mo meeting, which was about where Woodville is situated. Just beyond the confines of this village can be seen at the present time an old Quaker burying ground, with small stones such as were in common use at that day among the simple Quakers. Meetings were held at the house of Henry White, 26, 4mo 1690, at which time, James Davis (s of William) and Elizabeth White (d of Henry) of Albemarle, took each other as man and wife. Another Quarterly meeting convened at the house of Henry White, 1, 3mo 1695, when it was “agreed that Robert Wilson, Francis Toms, & Henry White, doe write a letter in behalf of the Meeting, to friends at yearly meeting in London.” At a meeting held at the house of Arnold White, 24, 4mo 1679, there were present: Henry White, Timothy Meade, Francis Toms, Charles Moris, Jonathan Tailer, Arnold White, George Tailer, Mary White, Rebecka Simons, Solomon Pool, & Margaret White. The children of Solomon Pool were registered at this meeting, as follows: Richard, b 2, 3mo 1680—Ane, b 12, 2mo 1682—Mary, b 15, 10mo 1683—Solomon (2) b 23, 4mo 1687.

As Arnold appears in Perq simultaneously with Henry White, the inference may be drawn with some certainty, that they were brothers, but the records do not mention the fact. John and William White also made their entry into Perquimans about the same time, and they may also be brothers.

White, Henry, children as recorded in the Quaker Reg, of Perq Co, are as follows:Ann, b 5, 10mo 1669—

  1. Elizabeth, b 29, 10mo 1673—
  2. Robert, b 2, 11mo 1674—
  3. James, & John (twins), b 20, 5mo 1676—
  4. Elkanah, b 2mo 1679—
  5. Mary, b middle of 8mo 1682—
  6. Damaris, b —, 12mo 1684—
  7. Constant — —
  8. Henry (2), b 25, 4mo 1690—
  9. Arnold, b end of 7mo 1693—
  10. Mary (2d by name), b —, 7mo 1696—
  11. Jonas, b 24, 4mo 1700—
  12. Sarah, b middle of 4mo 1704.

His wife was Mary, who died 3, 3mo 1679, and mother of his first five children. His second wife is not given.

The will of Henry White, p in Albemarle, Sept 19, 1706, names the following issue: Henry, Arnold, Isaac, Robert, & John, to whom he devised his “Maner plantation,” dau’s: Content and Naomy. (No wife is mentioned.) Henry White bought land in Surry Co Va, June 9, 1655 (Surry records). He made an affidavit in Perq Co, 1689, giving his age as 57 years. (Gen’l Court, May 26, 1689.)

White, Arnold Sr, issue: 1 Philliman, b 10, 10mo 1670—2 Arnold, b 29, 4mo 1673—3 Paul, b 20, 1mo 1676. Mary White, wife of Arnold, died —, 1mo 1679.

White, Arnold Jr, (s of Arnold Sr) issue: 1 Paul, b 6, 8mo 1697—2 Ann, b 1, 1mo 1699—3 Joshua, b 28, 12mo 1702—4 Nehemiah, b 25, 12mo 1712—5 Pathenea, b 6, 10mo 1717. Mary wife of Arnold, died 23, 1mo 1680. He m 2d Phereby Nixon, 1, 9mo 1696.

White, John (s of Henry) m Elizabeth Newby (d of John) issue: 1 Abraham, b 3, 12mo 1700—2 Sarah, b —, 11mo 1703—3 Rachel, b — 1705—4 Jonas, b —, 11mo 1707—5 Elirabe, b —, 1mo 1711—6 John, b —, 11mo 1713—7 Rebecca, b —, 5mo 1716.

White, Arnold, will Perq, Mar 22, 1690. Names d Elizabeth, s Arnold, brother Henry, wife not named.

MARRIAGES

  • White, John (s of Henry of Little River) m Elizabeth Newby (d of John, & dau-in-law of Matthew Collins of same) 14, 11mo 1696, “at the house of James Davis.”
  • White, Arnold, m Rebeccah Overman, In, at Newbegun Creek, 18, 5mo 1717.
  • White, Arnold Sr, m Jane Pike (widow, of Pasq precinct) 9, 4mo 1720.
  • White, Jonathan (s of Robert), m Ann Pike (d of Samuel) 10, 2mo 1729.
  • White, Abraham, m Sarah Keaton, In, at Newbegun Creek, 9, 9mo 1723.
  • White, Henry, m Ruth Keaton, In, at Newbegun Creek, 4, 3mo 1727.
  • White, Nehemiah, m Hannah Overman, at Newbegun Creek, 3, 3mo 1732.
  • White, Nehemiah, m 2d Martha Pritchard, in, 7, 3mo 1734.
  • White, Joseph, m Sarah Newby, In, 4, 4mo 1736, at Symons Creek.
  • White, John, m Susannah Hill, In, 6, 9mo 1746, at Symons Creek.
  • White, Benjamin, m Miriam Pike, In, 3, 9mo 1761, at Symons Creek.
  • White, William, was a passenger for Va, in Primrose July 27, 1625, Comd of Capt Douglas. William, and John who came to Perquimans about the same date of Henry’s arrival, may have been his brothers. They quickly disappear from the records in Perq. John m Margaret Titerton (widow of William, née Hall), Jan 18, 1685. John Waite died Jan 14, 1691. According to his will p in Perq, Apl 4, 1692, he left no heirs. The legatees in said will being wife Margaret, William & Elizabeth Tetterton (Step-children).
  • White, William, m Margery Williams, September 1693. He had by a former wife Rebecka, issue: 1 Sarah, b Oct 13, 1681—2 Thomas, b Nov 17, 1684—3 Samuel, b Dec 2, 1687. William White died Jan 14, 1687. Margery his wife, d Oct 14, 1704.
  • White, Thomas (probably a brother of John, & William) m Diana Foster née Maners, widow of Wm Foster, m 1675 d Oct 9, 1687. She had by first husband Francis & Elizabeth Foster, named in his will—Oct 9, 1687. Diana White m 3 times, 1st Thomas Harris, Clerk of Perq, 2d William Foster, & 3rd Thomas White. Perq Court was held in the house of Thomas Harris, and after his death, 1679, at the house of Diana Harris, Sept 1679, and still later, at the house of Thomas White, presumably the same house each time. Thomas White in his will Mar 11, 1695, names wife Diana, and William Collins, who it is thought m Elizabeth Harris, d of Diana by her 1st husband.
  • White, Robert, (s of Henry) will Albemarle, April 19, 1698. Sons: Vincent, Robert, d Mary, friend Thomas Jones. Robert (2) lived in Pasq Co, where his will was p April 16, 1733, Sons: Jonathan, Zapaniah, Joseph, dau’s: Ann, Elizabeth.
  • White, Nehemiah, (s of Arnold Jr) will Pasq Co, p July 1751. Sons: Benjamin, Joshua, dau’s: Sarah, Mary, Martha, wife Martha. Joseph Pritchard (bro-in-law) Ex.
  • White, John, (s of Henry (1) m Sarah Clare (d of Timothy, & wife Mary Bundy). He died before Mar 10, 1730, will p on that date, names son John, and dau’s Rachel, Sarah, Elizabeth, Hulde, sister Mary, wife Sarah, who m 2d Jacob Elliott. She was John Whites 2d wife, he having m 1st Elizabeth Newby.
  • White, Jean, Relict of Roger White, m 2d John Wilkinson, Jan 9, 1686. (Berkeley Reg.)
  • Henry White made affidavit in Perq 1689, that he “knew Samuel Davis in Isle of Wight Co Va”, “where he was an apprentice of Henry White his father” before 1660, said Samuel also migrating to N. C.
  • White, Edmund, m Millicent Toms, In, 3mo 1788, at Welles meeting house, in Perq. It is not positively known which branch of Whites he belongs to. He certainly had one son Edmund (s of Edmund, & Mary dec’d) of Pasq Co, m Margaret Nixon (s of Samuel, & Rachel dec’d of Perq) 15, 5mo 1816, at Suttons Creek meeting house. Margaret wife of Edmond died 14, 11mo 1827.
  • White, Samuel, will Perq Co p April 1779, names sons: Gabriel, Joshua, William, Benjamin, & Arnold, wife Hepsibee. Henry White, & Levi Munden Exrs.
  • White, Gabriel, will Perq, p Nov 1824, names wife Abselah, s Andrew Knox White, d Juliana R. White, Sarah, & Martha Ann White. Samuel Nixon Ex.
  • White, John, (of the Thomas White line) m Mourning — issue: 1 Robert, m Rebeckah Albertson (d of Francis dec’d, & wife Caroline) 16, 9mo 1819 at Suttons Creek, issue: 1 Jordan, b 8, 9mo 1821, d 21, 6mo 1822—2 Elizabeth, b 18, 8mo 1823—3 Lucinda, b 19, 2mo 1826—4 William Albertson White, b 15, 2mo 1828.

WHITE

Thomas White Line

  • In Perquimans Co. there seems to have been two separate, & distinct, lines of this family, that of Henry White, and the descendants of Thomas, of Isle of Wight Co Va. Henry White pioneered to N. C. much earlier than the last named. It is thought, but not proven, that Thomas of Isle of Wight, was a descendant of John White, who came to Va, from New England, & took up land in Norfolk Co.
  • Elder John White, b 1596 in Essex Co England, arrived in New England, 1632, settled at Cambridge, Mass. John White (uncle of Peregrine, s of William, & Ann (Fuller) White) came to Norfolk Va, 1679, where he m Mary — & had John Nicholas, b in Norfolk 1689. John White, of the Southern Branch of Elizabeth River, Yeoman—apt’ Anthony Bonford, of Chuckatuck, Nanzimund Co, planter—Att’ to sell unto Paul Luke, of Isle of Wight, Land, Cattle, Household stuff, in sd Co, belonging to his wife Edy Lewellin, d of Thomas, formerly of said Co, for 300 lbs of Tob. Apl 23, 1664. (Records Isle of Wight Co.)
  • White, Thomas (s of John of Isle of Wight) m Rachel Jordan (d of Joshua, & Elizabeth (Sanbourne) Jordan) 13, 7mo 1719. (Elizabeth Sanborn, was d of Daniel, and wife Sarah.) (See the will of Daniel Sanborne Isle of Wight.)
  • White, Thomas, & wife Rachel (Jordan) had issue: 1 Lydia, b 12, 9mo 1720, m John Robinson—2 Elizabeth, b 19, 10mo 1722, m Joseph Pritchard—3 Joshua, b 26, 11mo 1727, m Guliemma Jordan—4 Jordan, b 20, 3mo 1729—5 Thomas, & Rachel (twins), b 25, 12mo 1730—5 Rachel White, m Benjamin Winslow, (s of John, & Esther (Snelling) Winslow)—6 John, b 17, 3mo 1733, m Mary (d of Joseph, & Pleasant (Toms) Winslow)—7 Mary, b 29, 2mo 1735, m Joseph Winslow (s of Joseph & wife Pleasant (Toms) Winslow)—8 Matthew, b 10, 3mo 1738, m Mary Robinson—9 Caleb, b 8, 3mo 1740, m Rebecca Toms (d of Francis (3) & wife Rebecca Nixon, d of Zachariah Nixon, & wife Elizabeth Symons of Pasq Co.) Rebecca White was b Jan 8, 1743.
  • White, Thomas, will Perq, book C p 1, p Jan 1762. He bequeathed, to wife Rachel, a negro called Judah, & a negro girl Priscilla, a mare, called “Pink” and a horse, called “Sorrel,” 1 large looking glass, and 1 square table. Sons: Joshua, Thomas, Joseph, John, Matthew, Caleb, and Benjamin (not of age), dau’s Mary Winslow, (to whom he left a “large looking glass”) Sarah, gr-dau’s Sarah, & Mary Pritchard.
  • White, Joshua, (eldest son of Thomas) will Perq, p Apl 25, 1784, names s Jacob, (to whom he left 125a of land, on both sides of Cypress Swamp) s Zachariah, s Joshua (Plan’ where I now live) dau’s Mourning, Mary, & Elizabeth, wife Mary. (His 2d wife probably) d Margaret Moore, & son-in-law Samuel Moore.
  • White, Zachariah, will Perq, p Nov 1808, names legatees. Wife Miriam, dau’s Margaret, Mary Davis, s Joshua, dau’s Miriam, Sarah, s Francis.
  • White, Jacob, s of Joshua (1) will Perq, p Nov 1816, named wife Miriam, sons: Josiah, Robinson, Theophilus, Joshua, dau’s Jemmimah Guyer, & Polly White.
  • White, Joshua, (2) will Perq, p Feb 1831, names son James, wife Sallie, s Gabriel, s Theophilus.
  • White, Joshua, (3) will Perq, p Nov 1865, Wife Emily, son Joshua W. (Warren) White, Millicent Pearce, Charles Willis Pearce, Mary A. Winslow.

From this line sprang Dr White of Suffolk Va, who is a son of Joshua W. White, named in the last will. (See Jordan family, for Rachel Whites Will.)

White, Mourning, spoken of in the Henry White line, as wife of John White, & mother Robert, (who m Rebeccah Albertson,) may have been a d of Joshua (1) & wife Gulielma. The Whites, & Winslows, crossed so many times, it is difficult to distinguish, one from another. Robert (s of John) died 25, 6mo 1830. This seems all the more to be credited, from the fact that Robert, & Rebeccah had a son named Jordan White, b 8, 9mo 1821, died 21, 6mo 1822.

White, Joseph, (s of Joshua, & Rachel (Jordan) White) is mentioned in his will, but his age is not given. From the fact that five years intervened, between the date of Elizabeth, & Joshua Jordans ages, it is probable that he is the one between. Benjamin White also has no birth date, but we know from his fathers will, that he was the youngest child.

  • White, Thomas, (twin to Rachel) m Anne Barnes, May 11, 1755, issue: 1 Miles, b Apl 25, 1756—2 Nathan, b Nov 12, 1757—3 Seth, b Mch 1, 1759—4 Orpha, b Sept 25, 1761—Elizabeth, b Oct 27, 1763—Jonathan, b Mch 2, 1766—Miriam, b Oct 25, 1768—d. s. p. 1831. Ann White, wife of Thomas, died Nov 4, 1770.
  • White, Caleb (s of Thomas, & Rachel (Jordan) White) m Rebeckah Toms, Jan 14, 1761. Issue: 1 Peninah, b Dec 6, 1761—2 Francis, b Feby 24, 1764—3 Toms, b Mch 2, 1766—4 Caleb, b Oct 30, 1768—5 Rebeckah, b Sept 2, 1771—6 Mary, b Nov 12, 1773.
  • White, Caleb, will Perq, p May 1795, names sons: Francis, Toms, Caleb, James, Josiah, & Elisha, dau’s Penina Pritchard, & Rebecca Albertson, Mary, & Betty White, wife Rebecca. Test’ Wm Skinner, Caleb Winslow.
  • White, Francis, m Miriam Toms, 6, 1mo 1790, issue: 1 Toms (2) b 15, 12mo 1790—2 Miles, b 30, 8mo 1792—3 John, b 16, 3mo 1794, died 12, 10mo 1794—4 Caleb (2) b 12, 11mo 1796—5 Mary, b 12, 3mo 1799—6 John (2) b 17, 1mo 1801—7 Rebecca, b 4, 12mo 1802.
  • White, Francis, will Perq, p Nov 1813. Dau’s Mary, Rebecca, Sarah, & Mustia, Sons: Caleb, Francis, Toms, Myles, John, brother Toms White Ex.
  • White, Miriam, will Perq, 4, 3mo 1831, names sister Elizabeth Griffin, niece Jemima White (d of Josiah, & wife Orpha Robinson dec’d) Martha Jesop (d of Jesse, & wife Sarah) Benj, Jemima, Thomas, Miriam White, Mary Morgan, Mary Jessop, (children of brother Nathan White) Pheribe Wilson, (d of William, & wife Sarah) Anna Nicholson, Rebecca Albertson, Jonathan White, Achsah Nixon, Margaret Wilson, (children of brother Jonathan White), Eliza Ann, & Watson White, (children of Timothy White dec’d) Martha Bogue, (d of Thomas dec’d), Piney Woods Mo Meeting $200. (Miriam d of Thomas, died single.)
  • White, Nathan, (s of Thomas) m Miriam Albertson, 6, 10mo 1785, at Welles Perq Co.
  • White, Thomas, (s of Thomas, & Rachel) will Perq, p Aug 1809. Sons: Nathan, Seth, & Jonathan, dau’s Orpha Robinson, Elizabeth Griffin, & Miriam White.
  • White, Seth, will Perq, p Nov 1825—Brothers: Nathan, & Jonathan, sister Elizabeth Griffin, nieces; Sarah Jesop, & Jemima White.
  • White, Jonathan, m Rachel Winslow, b Nov 9, 1770 (d of Caleb, & Ann (Perry) Winslow, of Perq) issue: 1 Timothy, m Eliza Watkins, & had issue: Eliza, Ann, & Watson, Anna, m Wm Robinson, died 1868, age 71 years, issue: 1 Elizabeth, m Christopher Wilson & had Pharaba Wilson, & Wm Robinson Wilson—2 Rachel Robinson—3 Thomas Robinson. Anna (née White) widow Robinson; m 2d Josiah Nicholson, who died 1852, issue: 1 William (Dr) b 1826, m Sarah W. Newby (née Walton) 1854, 2 Timothy, b Nov 2, 1828, died Sept 15, 1924, age 95 years. He resided in Richmond Ind, m 1st Sarah N. White, Nov 8, 1853, died Sept 26, 1865, issue: 1 Marianna, b 1854, died 1888, m Sept 1877 David Buffmer?—2 John Nicholson, 3 Josiah, died 1908, 4 Thomas, 5 Sarah Ellen, b 1863, died 1864 (age 20mo) 6 Walter, b Aug 1865, died Mar 1867. Timothy Nicholson, m 2d Mary White, April 30, 1868, (sister of Sarah A, who died May 1911), issue: 1 Sarah, 2 Eliza, 3 Josiah (brother of Timothy, b 1831) m Ella Bassett of Rhode Island, 4 John Nicholson, m Mary Winslow, 1833, issue: 1 Ella (single), 2 Edward m — George (s of Timothy, & Sarah, b 1835, died 1855.)
  • White, Rebecca, (d of Jonathan White, & wife Rachel Winslow) m Anthony Albertson, issue: 1 Elias, 2 Edward, 3 Jonathan.
  • White, Jonathan, (s of Jonathan, & Rachel Winslow) m Mary Twine, issue: 1 Darius, 2 Addison, 3 Caleb. Jonathan White, m 2d Elizabeth Parker (née Skinner) sister of James C. Skinner (father of Thomas, Harry, & Mrs Fanny Whedbee, wife of Mr Monroe Whedbee) issue: 4 Timothy, 5 Jonathan (of Greenville, N. C., called “Jack White”) Achsah, 6 child of Jonathan, & Rachel, m 1st Wm Nixon, 2d John W. Wilson. No issue by either.
  • Margaret White, m John W. Wilson, issue: 1 Alfred, 2 Timothy, 3 Achsah, 4 Christopher, 5 Margaret, 6 Mary Ann, 7 Franklin, 8 Rachel, 9 Horace, 10 Pharaba.
  • White, Jonathan, will Perq p Aug 1823, names sons: Timothy, & Jonathan, dau’s Anna Robinson, & Rebecca Albertson, Achsah & Peggy W White, wife Rachel. Test’ Jos White, Nathan Winslow (bro-in-law).
  • White, Rachel, will Perq, p Nov 1835. Dau’s: Anna Nicholson, Margaret W. Winslow, Rebecca Albertson, & Achsah Nixon, gr children: Eliza Ann White, & Watson White, s Jonathan, brother Nathan Winslow.
  • White, Benjamin, (youngest s of Thomas, & Rachel) will Perq p Aug 1808, names sons: Thomas, John, Jesse, Josiah, Demsey, & Dewey, gr-dau’s Martha, & Mary White.
  • White, Jesse, (s of Benjamin) m Mary Albertson (d of Chalkey) of Perq, 25, 3mo 1802, at Suttons Creek.
  • White, Jesse, will p in Perq Feb 1814. Son: Cornellius, Chalkey Albertson, dau’s: Mary, Elizabeth, Sarah R. White, & Millicent Henley. Brother Thomas White Ex.
  • White, John, m Lydia Winslow (d of Joseph, & Pleasant née Toms) and had according to his will: (p in Perq Oct 1774) Sons: Francis, John, Samuel, Thomas, & Joseph, wife Lydia, dau’s: Dorothy, & Pleasant. The last m Wm Winslow (s of Jacob, & Elizabeth Winslow) 7, 3mo 1787. (Welles Mo Metting.)

(For a continuation of the White family, see wills, N. C. Hist & Gen Register.)

MARRIAGES (not placed)

  • White, Joshua, m — Cornwell, 15, 1mo 1750. (Pagan Creek, Isle of Wight Co Va.)
  • White, John (of the Arnold White line) m Mourning White (d of Joshua) no date.
  • White, Edmund, m Millicent Toms, 3, 3mo 1788. (Welles Mo Meeting.)
  • White, Jesse, m Abigail Anderson, 2, 4mo 1788. (Welles Mo Meeting.)
  • White, Charles, (s of John, will 1771), Mary Jones, Nov 21, 1780. (Mar bonds Perq.)
  • White, Thomas, m Sarah Rountree, Feb 16, 1791, Sec Jesse Rountree. (Mar bonds Perq.)
  • White, Thomas, m 2d Susannah Palin, Intention, 21, 3mo 1801. (Pasq Mo Meeting.)
  • White, William, m Elizabeth Robinson, Intention, 21, 3mo 1789. (Pasq Mo Meeting.)
  • White, Thomas, m Sarah Rolntree, Feb 16, 1791, See Jesse Rountree. (Mar bonds Perq.)
  • White, Zachariah, m Millicent Nicholson, 30, 2mo 1790. (Pasq Mo Meeting.)
  • White, Zachariah, m 2d Miriam Elliott, Apl 8, 1795. (Mar bonds Perq.)
  • White, Edmund, m 2d Mary Morris (d of Aaron Jr) Intention, 21 4mo 1792. (Pasq Co.)
  • White, Joshua, m Mary Nicholson, Intention, 16, 3mo 1793. (Pasq Mo Meeting.)
  • White, Robert, m Tabitha Alford, April —, 1702. (Early Quaker records, by Col Olds.) (Col. Fred A. Olds, Raleigh, N. C.)
  • White, Rachel (d of John) m John Smith, no date. (See deeds.)
  • White, Francis, m Lydia Winslow (d of Joseph Jr) before Apl 1783. (Legal papers.)
  • John White dec’d 12, 1mo 1774, will probated by son Thomas, & wife Lida, before John Hollowell J. P. His Inventory shows: 7 horses, 3 cattle, 19 sheep, 13 hogs, 63 hives of bees, 8 punch bowls, 4 dram glasses, 3 “sets of Shoemakers tools” 6 pewter dishes, 8 pewter basins, 27 plates, 24 spoons, & 1 pewter cup, 12 geese, 32 turkeys, “1 cow in the field” rice in the field, parcel of potatoes, (not housed) a barrel of fish, and cash £41 s4, on hand.
  • Margaret White, (wife of William) in her will p in Perq Jan 1790, names sons: William (2) Josiah, gr-dau Margaret White (d of Margaret Jones) gr-dau Rebecca, Margaret, & Elizabeth Toms, dau Sarah Robinson, gr-children: Edward, Millicent, Elizabeth, & Sarah White, gr-sons: Robert, & William Jordan, gr-dau Margaret Jordan, niece Ann Elliott, gr-son Jesse White (s of Joseph). Test Wm Bond, Job Bond, Exum Newby.
  • The will of William White, p in Perq Aug 18, 1772, names sons: Joseph (who died before his mother Margaret made her will) William, & Josiah, dau’s: Elizabeth Jordan, Margaret Toms, Sarah White, wife Margaret.
  • Benjamin White, “an Elder,” died 16, 11mo 1789, age 53. He had been an elder in the Quaker Meeting for 17 years. (Quaker records.)
Source: History of Perquimans County by Ellen Goode Rawlings Winslow, (1931).

SWANN

  • William Swann was grt 1200a in James City Co Va, Nov 5, 1635, for trans 24 persons, some of whom were Richard Jones, John Swann, Nicholas Stallings, Nicholas Foster, Edward Champion, & Richard Perry. This grant was reissued to Thomas Swann, by Sir John Harvey.
  • Thomas Swann had land grant, Mar 1, 1638, 1200a (as above) on South side of James River, “to half way Neck.” Another grt, May 9, 1638, on South side of the James, “at a place called Swanns Bay.” He was a member of the House of Burgesses, from James City Co, (Surry) 1645-49, and from Surry Co, 1657-58. In Council 1660-80; d Sept 16, 1680. His home was on Swanns Point, Surry Co Va, & the English sent to suppress Bacons Rebellion, met at his house. He married five times, Miss Codd being his first wife, by whom he had, 1st Samuel, b May 11, 1653, who moved to Perq Co, N. C.
  • Maj Samuel Swann, “Eldest son of Thomas Swann Esq, of Southwarke pish, dec’d, for £30 pd by Mary Swann Widow of afsd” sold 300a in Surry Co, upon Grays Creek, “part of a grt unto my dec’d father, for 1930a, Oct 4, 1645.” Seal Feb 25, 168½. Sarah Swann Ack’ sd Deed, Mar 7, 168½. (Surry Co records.)
  • Sarah Swann, wife of Maj Samuel, (by letter) apt’ Capt Thomas Swann of James City Co, her Att’ to recover “goods, Chattels, & money due my sd husband.” April 30, 1694. Test’ Will Foster, Will Gray, Roger Williams. (Surry Co records.)
  • Samuel Swann “Sone and heir of Thomas,” for £75 s4 pd by John Tuke of Surry Co, sold “All Right in Est of my father, the late Capt Thomas Swann,” and apt’ Maj Arthur Allen Att’ Feb 8, 1704. (Surry Co records.)
  • Samuel Swann “of N. C. gent; sold to Joseph John Jackman of Surry Co Vir” for £450, land called Swanns Point, 1650a, was 300a grt by sd Samuel, by deed, to Mary Swann Relict of Thomas, which was grt sd Thomas “his father” by patent, Feb 15, 1645, in Southwarke Parish, on South side of the James River. Mar 4 1706. Elizabeth wife of Samuel Ack’ her Dower right. (Samuel Swanns 2d wife née Lillington.)
  • Samuel Swann proved rights for 13 persons, in Perq precinct 1694, & received for importing them 640a of land; himself, wife Sarah (d of Wm Drummond) & sons: William, Samuel, Sampson, Henry, & Thomas, Elizabeth Hunt, & 5 negroes.
  • He was grt by John Archdale 450a in Pasq Co, Feb 26, 1696, “at the mouth of Newbegun Creek,” which he conveyed to said Archdale, the next day.
  • On Oct 29, 1702 Samuel Swann Esq, was grt 850a, “in ye prect of perquimons, adj Mr Thomas Durant, and Roan Oak Sound, Northerly on Batemans Creek, & Easterly on lands of Geo Katchmaide (now in poss’ of Mr Jno Hawkins) being part of 3333a grt by Sir Wm Berkley, late Gov of Vir, to sd Katchmaide, late of the precinct of Perq dec’d.” April 1, 1663.
  • Hon’ble Maj Samuel Swann Sec of State. (At a Gen’l Court in Perq pre’t 1700.) The ages of his first children, can not be found in Perq. His wife Sarah, died April 18, 1696. Samuel Swann (1) m 2d Elizabeth née Lillington (d of Alex & wife Sarah née James) widow of John Fendall. (See deeds, for mar contract.) Issue: 1 Elizabeth, b June 26, 1698—2 Sarah, b Dec 29 —.
  • Maj Samuel Swann d 7 ber 14, 1707. (Berkeley Par Reg, Perq Co.)
  • Samuel (1) Swann, m Elizabeth Fendall (widow) before Oct 10, 1698.
  • John Fendall late of this County, died Dec 20, 1695, at Capt Walkers house. (Capt Henderson Walker, one time Gov of Albemarle m Ann Lillington, sister of Elizabeth, 2d wife of Samuel Swann.)
  • For the will of Maj Samuel Swann, see Grimes N. C. Wills, p 368, which was p April 20, 1708. He bequeathed to s William “a Bible, & seal ring,” to sons: Sampson, Henry, & Thomas, “land between Muddy Creek, & Marshy Gutt” sons: Samuel, & John, dau’s Elizabeth, & Sarah; wife Elizabeth.
  • Henry Swann of Perq, Merchant: apt’ Mr William, & Thomas Swann his Att’ Sept 21 1709.
  • Thomas Swann of Pasq Co, conveyed 127a in sd Co, “to his cousin Wm Drummond of Vir, to him & his heirs forever” Oct 18, 1726. (Pasq County Records.)
  • Samuel Swann of Perq was dec’d 1704. Mary widow & Admix. (Col Rec Vol I.) This could not be Maj Samuel’s son, as he names a son Samuel in his will, 1708. If the Samuel who died 1704, left any issue, there is no record of it in Perq.
  • (3) Samuel (s of Maj Samuel & Sarah née Drummond) m Mary — (Widow Vail) issue: Mary, b Mch 5, 1726/7, m Richard Clayton—2 Sarah, b Sept 3, 1729—3 Samuel, b Dec 8, 1731.
  • Samuel Swann (3) will Perq, p April 1753, names his dau Mary “wife of Richard Clayton,” to whom he left “land on the Sound side,” other dau’s Sarah, Ann, Elizabeth, Martha, Jane, Margaret. Exrs John, & Jeremiah Vail (brothers). Test’ Susannah Vail, William Woolard.
  • Thomas Swann (s of Maj Samuel & Sarah Drummond) lived in Pasq Co, where his will was p Aug 9, 1733. Sons: Samuel, & William. He made bequest to Dau’s Rebecca, & Elizabeth, “land at Moyock, in Currituck Co,” wife Elizabeth.
  • John & Thomas Swann moved to Hyde County, where their descendants are now living. The county seat of Hyde, Swan Quarter, was probably named for this branch of the family.
  • (3) Samuel Swann, was Speaker of the Assembly in 1715. Samuel Swann Gent, was sworn in by George Nichols, Att’ Gen’l, for the Counties of Currituck, Pasquotank, Perquimans, & Chowan, Oct 3, 1752.
  • Samuel Swann, & son John were Exrs of the will of Thomas Snowden, p in Perq Oct 1736.
  • One of Maj Samuel Swanns dau’s m John Baptista Ashe, another m Frederick Jones, of Chowan County, Chief Justice of N. C. 1720.
  • Major Samuel Swanns record in Perq, is without a blemish. The family adhered faithfully to the faith of their fathers, & Samuel Swann was instrumental in establishing a Church according to his belief, the Church of England, believed to be “old Nags Head Chapel” which has long since disappeared. This Chapel, not far from his home, was still unfinished at his death, but it served the people of “Durants Neck” for many generations, finally falling into decay, it was turned over to the Methodist congregation, and it is said the present New Hope Church rests upon the old foundations of Nags Head Chapel. This Methodist Church, is the oldest in the county, so it seems. Here New Hope took root upon “old hope” buried in the past.
  • At the present time there is not a living representative of this influential family in Perq, the last to be found, being Samuel, who was dec’d June 13, 1771, without heirs. Like so many other families, once numerous in our county, they have drifted away, & only the records are a reminder that they at one time wielded a strong hand in the public affairs of this section.
  • The New Hanover Land Grants, in N. C. show that Samuel Swann, was grt 320a in said county, on East side of the road, from Wilmington, to Brunswick, below his line, Feb 23, 1754, and 300a on same day, same runnings, and 200a on Long Creek, all same date. Thus we see the Swann family continued to migrate ever southward. The Counties of Hyde, Beaufort, & New Hanover, would probably yield valuable information, about this splendid family.
Source: History of Perquimans County by Ellen Goode Rawlings Winslow, (1931).

LEIGH

  • Agnes De Leigh dau of Richard De Leigh, great gr-son of Hamon, Lord of High Leigh, temp Henry II. Agnes Leigh m 3 times, her 3d husband being Sir William Venerables, Knt (2d son of William Baron of Kinderton) and had issue: John who took the name of Leigh before the reign of Edward 1st. He m twice, and had by 2d wife, Ellen (d of Thomas De Corona of Adlington) sons: Robert, who became the progenitor of the Leighs of Adlington; Sir William the ancestor of the Leighs of Eisall; Peter founder of Leighs of Becton, 4th: Gilbert De Leigh, who had son: John of Chester, m Cecelia De Townley, ancestor of Lord Leigh, & Gilbert De Leigh (16 Edward 3d) m Alice, dau of Robert Vernon. His son John, m Clara Fenton (d of Thomas) issue: Gilbert De Leigh, of Middleton 1466, issue: Gilbert De Leigh, who m Margaret, 6th child of Walter, & Elizabeth (Mackingfield) Calverly, of Ewel Castle, Surry, England, issue: Francis Leigh of London, who m Alice Lightfoot, had issue: Sir Francis Leigh, Director of the London company, issue: Lawrence of Virginia, who had Col William Leigh of Virginia, who had William Leigh of West Point, King William Co Va, who had Gilbert Leigh of King William, & Westmoreland Co Va, and Perquimans Co, N. C.
  • In 1608 Henry Dawkes, & his brother-in-law William Leigh both of London, took a bill of adventure from London Company, & settled at Varina in 1632, which was for a long period the county seat of Henrico Co. A son of William Leigh was “Capt Leigh of London,” & York Co Va, who died in York Co, 1684/5. He was at the time of his death Admr of the Estate of Phillip Lightfoot, thought to be either his bro-in-law, or uncle-in-law. Elizabeth Lightfoot (wife of John of London) in a will p in London, Dec 24, 1686, names James Leigh as “Son-in-law.” It is thought that George, Edward, Capt Francis, & William, were all sons of William Leigh, the emigrant to Virginia. Francis Leigh was a member of the Col Council in Va, 1680.
  • John Leigh was transported to Va, by Thos Knight, Lower Norfolk Co, Apl 23, 1647.
  • James Leigh was living on Riverside, & Tanners Creek, Princess Anne Co Va, prior to 1670. This may be the James named in will of Elizabeth Lightfoot of London, as “son-in-law.”
  • Gilbert Leigh of King William, & Westmoreland Co Va. moved to N. C. where he m in Perquimans Co, Elizabeth Foster. Gilbert Leigh was a contractor, & builder, and it is claimed he erected the present Court house in Edenton. He was living in Chowan Co 1765, where he took the contract for many public buildings, and for his enterprises accumulated quite a fortune. In 1774 he purchased lands in Durants Neck, Perquimans Co, where he resided until his death. His will in Perq Co, Nov 27, 1791, names wife Elizabeth, dau Mary Whedbee, sons: Francis, Richard, Thomas, James, & Benjamin. Test’ Benj Bedgood, Nicholas Wressell, Sam’l Knight.
  • Thomas Leigh, & family were residents of Chowan Co, Apl 1711.
  • Richard Leigh, (s of Gilbert) m Charlotte Spruell, issue: Richard (2) who m & had L. B. Leigh of Little Rock, Ark.
  • James Leigh (s of Gilbert, of Durants Neck, m 1st — Layden, and 2d Mary Barclift, issue: 1 James, m 1st Mary Granbery, 2d — Gray—2 Lavinia, m — Riddick—3 Martha, m Richard Blount, & had Richard Blount (?), m Rebecca Whedbee, and Martha, m Seth Whedbee—3 Edward youngest child who m 1st Margaret Jacocks, by whom one daughter Susan Jacocks, m Samuel Harrell of Norfolk Va, issue one daughter Margaret, m 1st — Feribee, m 2d Sager. By Mr. Ferebee three sons. Edward Leigh had by 2d wife, Grizzell Jacocks (sister of first wife) 1 Edward, m Mary Coke (d of Dr Coke of Edenton) 2 Grizzell (unmarried), 3 John, married living north—4 Martha (Mattie) m C. C. Winslow, four children—Maud, m John Dobson of Huntington West Va, three children.
  • James Leigh (2) James (1) by wife had one son Richard, who died unmarried. By 2d wife Miss Gray one daughter Mary who m Mr. Charles Robinson of Elizabeth City N. C. and had several children, all living.
  • Martha (Mattie) and husband C. C. Winslow, had issue, 1 E. Leigh Winslow, M Maureen McManus of New Orleans, issue two sons. Ellen Terry, m Clyde McCallum, no issue. Emmett Julian, m Mary Clark, issue one daughter. Caleb Cook Winslow unmarried.
Source: History of Perquimans County by Ellen Goode Rawlings Winslow, (1931).

BARTLETT (BARCLIFT)

  • William Barclift had grt for land in Perq 150a on Little River, adj John Godfrey. July 23, 1694.
  • Bartlett, William (s of William, & Elizabeth) & Ann Duren (d of George, & Ann) were m Oct 6, 1698. issue: 1 Thomas b Sept 25, 1699—2 William b Feby 17, 1700/1—3 John b Feb 15, 1703/4—4 Samuel b May 18, 1706.
  • Bartlett, William, will Albemarle Co, p July 1698. Eldest son: William, (to whom he left a plan’ adj William Arnold) s Thomas, (to whom he left land, adj Thomas Godfrey), Exrs Elizabeth & William Bartlett. Clerk of Court, William Glover. (This was father, of above said William, who m Ann Durant.)
  • Bartlett, John (s of Wm, & Ann) m Ann Parish (d of John, who names her in his will, Mar 24, 1739) issue: 1 John b May 13, 1724—2 Ann b Dec 16, 1725. Will of John Barclift p in Perq, July 1759. Wife Elizabeth (2d wife). Sons: Asa, Demson, Benjamin, John, & Noah. Dau’s Mary. & Elisa Sanderson.
  • Bartlett, Thomas, (brother of John) will p in Perq, Jan 1750. Names sons: Wm, Thomas, Joseph. Daus: Sarah Bidgood, Elizabeth Wright, Mary Jackson, & Anne Gorden, wife Elizabeth.
  • Bartlett, William (2), William (1) m Sarah Weeks, (gr-dau of Thomas Weeks Esq, 1771) His will Perq p Dec 19, 1733, Names only one son William (3), & wife Sarah.
  • Bartlett, William (3), s of William (2) William (1) will Perq, p Jan 1748. Sons: Joshua, Samuel, Joseph, Thomas, John, d Mary Gibson, Gr-son William (4), s of Joshua).
  • Bartlett, Joshua, will p Perq, Jan 1756. Sons: William (4), James, Blake, daus Miriam & Ann, wife Mary. (She was probably d of Blake Baker, as the name of Blake, appears in that family, as a given name.)
  • Eliza Sanderson, d of John Barclift, m 2d — Trumball ( of William) before Feb 4, 1774. John Barclift, in his will bequeathed to his wife, his “brick house.” As there is only one very old “brick house” in Perq, the one on the road to Harveys Neck, this may probably be the same one here mentioned. No one seems to know when this house was erected.
  • Bartlett, Thomas, wife Elizabeth, was d of Thomas Holloway (Hollowell). Bartlett, Rachel, (d of Elizabeth) m Francis Foster, before Feb 25, 1777.
  • Bartlett, William (4), m Ann Clayton, April 16, 1792. (Mar bonds, Perq Co.)
  • Ecursus, Foster: “William Foster, & Diana Harris was Married by Rev Mr Taylor, 1675.” and had according to his will Oct 9, 1687, son Francis, d Elizabeth.
  • John Foster, & Ann Williams “were Maried at a Meeting, held at ye house of Hanah Philips, in Perquimans the 1st of May, 1689.” m 2d Elizabeth — issue: 1 Susannah, b Dec 17, 1695—2 Elizabeth, b Oct 17, 1698—3 Richard, b Oct 20, 1701.
  • Francis Foster, by wife Frances had issue: 1 Hannah, b Jany 6, 1715—2 Elizabeth, b Apl 1, 1717.
  • Francis Foster, of Accomack, (son of William, & Margaret) m Mrs. Hannah Gosby, relict of John (née Nicholson, d of Christopher, & Hanah) “were m Aug 14, 1694, by Mr. John Whidby.” (Justice.)
  • Frances Foster (wife of Francis) made her will in Perq, p Jan 27, 1763, naming son William, dau’s Elizabeth Barclift, & Frances Hall, gr-dau Elizabeth Foster. (Elizabeth Foster, d of William, & Ann was b Jany 16, 1741/2.)
  • Frederick Foster (relationship uncertain) will p in Perq, April 23, 1784, names: Brother Francis Foster’s children, and children of Gilbert Leigh, Joseph Bateman, children of brother John Foster, sister Sarah Night, brother Ellsberry Foster, sister Winnifred Foster, Francis Pits, Demsey Newby’s widow, Mary Bateman’s children, Mary Maudlin, widow Stevenson.
  • John Foster was granted land in Chowan Co (200a) on Yawpim River. Sept 15, 1694.
  • Francis Foster was granted land 160a in “perquimans precinct,” on Suttons Creek, Nov 11, 1719.
  • William Foster died Oct 10, 1687. His wife Diana m 3d Thomas White (Her 1 husband was Thomas Harris.)
  • Ann Foster, wife of John, died Oct 30, 1692.
  • Elizabeth Foster was drowned April 25, 1688.

 

WILL OF FRANCIS FOSTER

(Minute book, 1755-1761, Perq Co.)

To son William, “plantation whereon I live, and two negro men, a negro woman, & two negro boys.” To dau Frances Hall, “a negro wench, and two negro boys. To dau Elizabeth Barclift, “A Negro wench, and a negro woman.” Son William Ex. Test’ James Gibson, Abraham Riggs, Richard Whidbee. Probated Apl 1761.

Source: History of Perquimans County by Ellen Goode Rawlings Winslow, (1931).