Edgecombe Co, NC 1732-1758

Edgecombe Precinct, North Carolina was formed from Bertie in 1732 and Edgecombe County was formed in 1741.

In 1751 the Gregorian calendar was adopted in Great Britain and the first day of the new year was changed from 25 March to 1 January.

Abstracts of Deeds
Deed Book 1
pg. 179. Captain Thomas BRYANT of Bertie Prect. to William HAM of Edge. Prect., 24 Apr. 1736, 5 pounds cash, 80 acres on the south side of Pamlico River, joining the river part of a patent granted to Thomas BRYANT, 28 Feb. 1726. Wit: Samuel HORSFORD, Jacob BRASWELL. T. KEARNEY D.C. Ct.

pg. 261. Richard SESSUMS of Edge. Prect. to William COLEMAN of Edge. Prect., 4 May 1739, 12 pounds Va. currency, 160 acres on the north side of Tar river, joining a pond. Wit: Richard BRASWELL, John CAROL. May Ct. 1739. J. EDWARDS C. Ct.

pg. 279. William HAM of Edge. Co. to Richard BRASWELL, Jr. of Edge. Prect., 6 Aug. 1739, 55 pounds current money of Va. money, 80 acres on the south side of Pamlico river, joining the river part of a patent to Thomas BRYANT, 28 Feb. 1726. Wit: Joseph HART, George FOORT (his mark), Richard SESSUMS. Aug. Ct. 1739. J. EDWARDS C. Ct.

pg. 391. Jacob BRACEWELL to Robert BRACEWELL, 27 Oct. 1740, 45 pounds Va. currency, 284 acres, on the north side of Tar river, joining Swift creek and the river all houses, orchards, etc. Wit: Richard BRACEWELL, Richard SESSUMS. Reg. Edge. Co. May Ct. 1741. R. FORSTER C. Ct.

pg. 401. Robert HILLIARD of Edge. Co., planter to Benjamin SELLERS of Edge. Co., planter, 19 Aug. 1741, 36 pounds province bills, 350 acres on the south side of Swift creek, joining Col. William WHITEHEAD, Jeremiah HILLIARD and the creek as by patent by the sd. Robert, 6 Mar. 1740. Wit: Isaac DICKERSON, Jeremiah HILLIARD, Jacob BRACEWELL. Reg. Edge. Co. Aug. Ct. 1741. R. FORSTER C. Ct.

pg. 405. Francis GRICE of Edge. Co. to Richard BRACEWELL, Jr. of Edge. Co., 23 June 1741, 5 pounds Va. currency, 175 acres on the south side of Tar river, joining William HAM, the sd. GRICE, John CREEL, the sd. BRACEWELL and the river. Wit: John FORT, Thomas ACOCK. Reg. Edge. Co. Aug. Ct. 1741. R. FOSTER C. Ct.

pg. 408. Jacob BRACEWELL of Edge. Co., planter, to Jeremiah HILLIARD of Edge. Co., 23 May 1741, 50 pounds Va. money, 298 acres on the north west side of Tar river, joining Thomas KERBY and the river part of 598 acres granted to the sd. Jacob, 6 Mar. 1729. Wit: Benjamin SELLERS, Isaac DICKERSON, Robert HILLIARD. Reg. Edge. Co. Aug. Ct. 1741. Robert FOSTER C. Ct.

pg. 410. Robert HILLIARD of Edge. Co. to Isaac DICKINSON of Edge. Co., 18 May 1741, 25 pounds current money of Va., 100 acres, on the north side of Tar river, joining the mouth of Falling run and the river, part of a grant to the sd. Robert, 1 Mar. 1740. Wit: Benjamin SELLERS, Jacob BRACEWELL, Henry JONES. Reg. Edge. Co. Aug. Ct. 1741. Robert FOSTER C. Ct.

pg. 411. Robert HILLIARD of Edge. Co. to Henry HORN of Edge. Co., 19 May 1741, 25 pounds current money of Va., 250 acres on the north side of Tar river, joining DICKINSON, LASITER and the river, as by patent, 6 Mar. 1740. Wit: Benjamin SELLERS, Jacob BRACEWELL, Isaac DICKINSON. Reg. Edge. Co. Aug. Ct. 1741. R. FORSTER C. Ct.

pg. 413. Jonathan HORSFORD to Richard BRACEWELL, Jr., 21 Aug. 1741, 50 pounds current money of Va., 100 acres on the south side of Tar river, joining the river all houses, buildings, etc., part of a patent to Captain Thomas BRYANT, 28 Feb. 1726. Wit: ____ BARKER, Thomas KEARNEY. Reg. Edge. Co. Aug. Ct. 1741. R. FOSTER C. Ct.

Deed Book 2
pg. 66. James BRASWELL, Jr. of Edge. Co. to James HOGUM of Edge. Co., 20 Aug. 1754, 40 pounds sterling money of Great Britain, 200 acres on the north east side of Deep creek, joining Joseph COTTON, the Great branch and Little swamp, as by patent to James CONNER, 20 Apr. 1745, all houses, buildings, etc. Wit: Arthur BELL, Joshua BELL, William WILLIAMS. Reg. Edge. Co. Aug. Ct. 1754. B. WYNNS C. Ct.

pg. 177. Jacob BRASWELL, Jr. of Edge. Co. to Benjamin BUNN of Edge. Co., 26 Feb. 1754, 40 pounds current money of Va., 270 acres on the north side of Tar river where the sd. BRASWELL now lives, joining a branch, a small meadow and the river, all houses, orchards, fences, etc. Wit: Edward MOORE, James RICKS, John RICKS. Reg. Edge. Co. Feb. Ct. 1755. B. WYNNS C. Ct.

pg. 311 Richard BRACEWELL to James BRACEWELL, 18 Aug. 1755, 50 pounds current money of Va., 118 acres on the south side of Tar river, all houses, buildings etc., part of a grant to Captain Thomas BRYANT, 28 Feb. 1726, and since conveyed to Jonathan HORSFORD and then conveyed to the sd. Richard, 21 Aug. 1741. Wit: Benjamin HART, Jesse HART, Ann HART. Reg. Edge. Co. Aug. Ct. 1755. J. MONTFORT C. Ct.

pg. 428. John NEWTON of Edge. Co. to William DUNN of Edge. Co., 18 Dec. 1755, 40 pounds, 10 shillings current money of Va., 164 acres on Tiancokey swamp, joining Mill branch, REDMAN and the swamp, the tract where Lewis PATRICK lately lived and is part of the land conveyed to the sd. John NEWTON by John NEWTON, 2 Nov. 1752. Wit: Samuel RUFFIN, Robert WRIGHT, Benjamin BRASSWELL. Reg. Edge. Co. Feb. Ct. 1756. Joseph MONTFORT C. Ct.

pg. 463. Benjamin BUNN of Edge. Co. to Edward MOORE of Edge. Co., 29 Sept. 1756, 40 pounds current money of Va., 270 acres on the north side of Tar river where Jacob BRASWELL now lives, joining a branch, a meadow and the river, all houses, orchards, fences etc., the land conveyed to the sd. BUNN from Jacob BRASWELL, Jr., 26 Feb. 1754. Wit: Benjamin HART, Thomas FOXHALL, Benjamin DAVIS. Reg. Edge. Co. May Ct. 1756. J. MONTFORT C. Ct.

Deed Book 3
pg. 38. James CONNER of Tyrrel Co., planter to James BRASSWELL of Edge. Co., 16 Oct. 1745, 13 pounds 10 shillings Va. money, 200 acres on the north east side of Deep creek, joining Joseph COTTON, Great branch, the fork of the creek and Little swamp. Wit: Will MAGEE, Joseph CAIN (his mark). Reg. Edge. Co. Nov. Ct. 1746. R. FORSTER C. Ct.

pg. 77. Richard KEMP of Edge. Co. to William CAIN of Edge. Co., 7 Feb. 1746, 4 pounds 16 shillings 9 pence current money of Va., on Deep creek and the east side of Little swamp, joining Joseph BRASSWELL, a grant to Richard KEMP for 300 acres dated 21 July 1725. Wit: John CORNELIUS (his mark), Thomas COCKRELL (his mark), William MAGEE. Reg. Edge. Co. Feb. Ct. 1746. R. FORSTER C. Ct.

pg. 78. Richard KEMP of Edge. Co. to Joseph BRASSWELL of Edge. Co., 7 Feb. 1746, 4 pounds 16 shillings 9 pence current money of Va., 70 acres on Deep creek and the east side of Little swamp, part of 300 acres granted to the sd. KEMP, 21 July 1743. Wit: John CORNELIUS (his mark), Thomas COCKRELL (his mark), Will MAGEE. Reg. Edge. Co. Feb. Ct. 1746. Robert FORSTER C. Ct.

pg. 85. Samuel MURRAY of Edge. Co. to John JONES of Edge. Co., 22 Oct. 1746, for the indemnifying of the sd. JONES, one bay mare branded H and stock all branded M and 300 acres on the south side of the mouth of Swift creek on Tar river, land surveyed and laid off for Jacob BRASSWELL, Sr. Wit: William JONES (his mark), Sarah JONES. Reg. Edge. Co. May Ct. 1747. R. FORSTER C. Ct.

pg. 152. William BRASWELL of Edge. Co. to Henry BECKWITH of Edge. Co., 19 Aug. 1747, 18 pounds current money of Va., 200 acres, on the south side of Maple creek, joining Fountain's branch and the creek. Wit: John SIKES, John MURPHREE. Reg. Edge. Co. Aug. Ct. 1747. R. FORSTER C. Ct.

pg. 177. Richard BRASWELL, Sr. of Edge. Co. to Robert born of the body of Ann CARVER and commonly known by the name of Robert BRASWELL, 18 Nov. 1747, 5 pounds lawfull sterling money of Great Britain and the natural love and affection I bear the sd. Robert, 444 acres being the plantation whereon I now dwell, all houses, etc. and also 9 negroes and 1 still. Wit: Thomas BARKER, William MAGEE. Reg. Edge. Co. Nov. Ct. 1747. Robert FORSTER C. Ct.

pg. 178. Richard BRASWELL, Sr. of Edge. Co. to William my son, the son of Anne CARVER commonly known by the name William BRASWELL, 18 Nov. 1747, 5 pounds sterling money of Great Britain and the natural love and affection I bear the sd. William, 300 acres, a plantation at White Oak swamp whereon my negro Jack now lives, 10 negroes and household goods. Wit: Thomas BARKER, William MAGEE. Reg. Edge. Co. Nov. Ct. 1747. R. FORSTER C. Ct.

pg. 179. Richard BRASWELL, Sr. of Edge. Co. to David BRASWELL, 18 Nov. 1747, for the love and affection I bear my son and 5 pounds sterling money of Great Britain, 200 acres, a plantation at Maple swamp and 9 negroes, stock and furniture. Wit: Thomas BARKER, William MAGEE. Reg. Edge. Co. Nov. Ct. 1747. R. FORSTER C. Ct.

pg. 180. Richard BRASWELL, Sr. of Edge. Co. to Sarah BRASWELL, 18 Nov. 1747, for the love and affection I bear my daughter, slaves and goods. Wit: Thomas BARKER, William MAGEE. Reg. Edge. Co. Nov. Ct. 1747. R. FORSTER C. Ct.

pg. 198. Richard SESSUMS to John STEVENS, 16 May 1748, 10 pounds Va. currency, 200 acres on the north side of Tosnot swamp, joining BRASWELL and the swamp. Wit: Robert BRASWELL, Robert CLARY (his mark). Reg. Edge. Co. May Ct. 1748. Benjamin WYNNS C. Ct.

pg. 209. John CREEL of Johnston Co. to Richard BRASWELL, Jr. of Edge. Co., 9 Oct. 1747, 20 pounds current money of Va., 50 acres joining George FORT just below the bridge. Wit: Robert BRASWELL, Thomas FOXHALL. Reg. Edge. Co. May Ct. 1748. B. WYNNS. C. Ct.

pg. 286. Robert BRACEWELL and Mary BRACEWELL of Edge. Co. to William DAVIS of Edge. Co., 24 Oct. 1748, 100 pounds lawful money of England, 284 acres on the north side of Tarr river, joining Swift creek, as by patent to Jacob BRACEWELL, 20 Apr. 1728. Wit: J. HOWELL, George FORT, Thomas DUNIGAN. Reg. Edge. Co. Nov. Ct. 1748. B. WYNNS C. Ct.

Note: Jacob BRASWELL mentioned above was the son of Richard and Sarah BRASWELL and he was apparently the first BRASWELL to settle in Edgecombe Co., NC.

pg. 299, Thomas FOXHALL Edge. Co. to Benjamin HART of Edge. Co., 6 Feb. 1748/9, 20 pounds current money of Va., 300 acres on the north side of Tar river, near the mouth of a branch, joining Thomas BRYANT, Robert BRASSWELL and the low ground of the river, all houses, orchards, gardens, fences, etc., a grant to Richard SESSUMS, 24 Nov. 1744. Wit: Samuel RUFFIN, Thomas WILLS, George DOWNING. Reg. Edge. Co. Feb. Ct. 1748. B. WYNNS C. Ct.

pg. 359. Thomas BROWN of Edge. Co., planter, to Joseph STRICKLAND of Edge. Co., 19 Nov. 1748, 7 pounds 10 shillings Va. currency, 150 acres on the north side of Stoney creek, part of a patent to the sd. BROWN, 25 July 1743. Wit: William BRASSWELL, Edward SOUTHWELL, Samuel WILLIAMS. Reg. Edge. Co. May Ct. 1749. B. WYNNS C. Ct.

Deed Book 4
pg. 160. Jacob BRASSWELL of Edge. Co. to John SIKES of Edge. Co., 16 Nov. 1751, 15 pounds current money of Va., 275 acres on the north side of Tar river and the east side of Swift creek as by patent to the sd. Jacob in Mar. 1742. Wit: John MOORE, Elias FORT, Joshua SIKES. Reg. Edge. Co. Nov. Ct. 1751. B. WYNNS C. Ct.

pg. 200. John SIKES of Edge. Co. to Robert SURGINER of Edge. Co., 17 Feb. 1752, 15 pounds current money of Va., 275 acres on the north side of Tar river and the east side of Swift creek, all houses, orchards, etc., a grant to Jacob BRASSWELL, 16 Mar. 1742, and by him conveyed to the sd. SIKES in 1751. Wit: John MOORE, Sarah MOORE (her mark). Reg. Edge. Co. Feb. Ct. 1752. B. WYNNS C. Ct.

pg. 263. William RICKS of Edge. Co. to Benjamin RICKS of Edge. Co., 20 May 1752, 5 pounds Va. currency, 300 acres on the north side of Tar river on Maple creek, joining David MANN, part of a patent to William BRASSWELL, 21 Mar. 1742. Wit: J. EDWARDS, Benjamin BRYAN. Reg. Edge. Co. May Ct. 1752. B. WYNNS C. Ct.

pg. 299. William DAVIS and Mary his wife of Edge. Co. to Thomas DAVIS of Edge. Co., 1752, 80 pounds current money of Va., 284 acres on the north side of Tar river, joining the river and the east side of Swift creek, a grant to Jacob BRASSWELL, 24 Feb. 1728. Wit: Aquilla SUGG, Robert HUMFREE (his mark), Francis WOOD (his mark). Reg. Edge. Co. Aug. Ct. 1752. B. WYNNS C. Ct.

pg. 300. William DAVIS and Mary his wife of Edge. Co. to Thomas DAVIS of Edge. Co., 1752, 30 pounds current money of Va., 515 acres on the north side of Tar river, joining the land William DAVIS bought of BRASSWELL, the mouth of Swift creek, POPE and the river, a grant to William DAVIS, 20 June 1749. Wit: Aquilla SUGG, Robert HUMFREE (his mark), Francis WOOD (his mark). Reg. Edge. Co. Aug. Ct. 1752. B. WYNNS C. Ct.

pg. 399. Robert CARVER alias BRASWELL of Bladen Co. to William BRYANT of Edge. Co., 27 Dec. 1752, 125 pounds current money of Va., 445 acres on the west side of Fishing creek, joining the cooked branch and the creek, all houses, orchards, gardens, etc. as by patent to Richard BRASSWELL, 24 Feb. 1728. Wit: Richard SESSUMS, Henry HORN, John ___? Reg. Edge. Co. Feb. Ct. 1753. B. WYNNS C. Ct.

pg. 455. Solomon ALSTON of Edge. Co., gentleman, to James BRASSWELL of Edge. Co., gentleman, 10 Apr. 1753, 100 pounds of current money of Va., 400 acres on Town creek, joining Bevardam branch, all houses, etc. as by patent to Solomon ALSTON, 6 June 1739. Wit: Aquilla SUGG, James SIKES. Reg. Edge. Co. May Ct. 1753. B. WYNNS C. Ct.

pg. 461. James BRASSWELL of Edge. Co. to Daniel HIGHSMITH of Bertie Co., 21 Apr. 1753, 50 pounds current money of Va., 150 acres, joining the mouth of Fort branch, Joseph MOORE, Joseph BLOUNT, Col. JONES. Reg. Edge. Co. Aug. Ct. 1753. Benjamin WYNNS C. Ct.

pg. 496. James ROADS of Johnston Co. to Moses BAKER of Edge. Co., 17 Oct. 1753, 15 pounds Va. money, 320 acres joining Town creek as by patent to William WILLIAMSON in 1739. Wit: James BRASSWELL (his mark), Mich. BAKER (his mark), John VICKARS (his mark). Reg. Edge. Co. Nov. Ct. 1753. B. WYNNS C. Ct.

pg. 540. John STEVENS, Sr. to John STEVENS, Jr., 16 Aug. 1753, 200 acres on the north side of Tosniot swamp, joining BRASSWELL and the swamp. Wit: Aquilla SUGG, Richard COKER. Reg. Edge. Co. Feb. Ct. 1754. B. WYNNS C. Ct.

pg. 583. Joseph BRASSWELL of Edge. Co. to John HOBGOOD of Edge. Co., 24 Jan. 1754, 30 pounds Va. currency, 175 acres on Deep creek at the mouth of Little swamp, joining Richard KEMP, the sd. BRASSWELL, William CANE and the swamp, all houses, etc. Wit: Henry Guston KEARNEY, Arthur BELL, William WILLIAMS. Reg. Edge. Co. Feb. Ct. 1754. Benjamin WYNNS C. Ct.

Deed Book 5
Christopher GUIN of Edge. Co. to James BRASWELL of Edge. Co., carpenter, 5 Jan. 1741, 15 pounds current money of Va., 150 acres on Roanoke river at the mouth of Fort branch, joining Joseph MOORE, John RYALS and the river, all houses, orchards, etc. Wit: Joseph HOWELL, Joseph CANE. Reg. Edge. Co. May Ct. 1742. R. FORSTER C. Ct.

pg. 80. William DEES of Edge. Co. to Richard BRASSWELL, 29 Mar. 1742, for a valuable consideration, 200 acres in Fishing Creek woods, joining Crooked swamp, alias Maple swamp, as by patent. Wit: Richard HURLOCK, Jacob BRASWELL (his mark), Sarah BRASWELL (her mark). Reg. Edge. Co. Aug. Ct. 1742. R. FORSTER C. Ct.

pg. 98. John WOOD and John DEES both of Edge. Co. to Richard SESSUMS of Edge. Co., 31 Aug. 1742, 28 pounds current money of Va., 190 acres on Maple swamp, joining John PRICE and the swamp, all houses, orchards, etc. a patent to James MOORE ye 3 Apr. 1730. Wit: Richard BRASWELL (his mark), Richard KEMP. Reg. Edge. Co. Nov. Ct. 1742. R. FORSTER C. Ct.

pg. 101. Richard SESSUMS of Edge. Co. to William DAVIS of Edge. Co., 15 Nov. 1742, 65 pounds current money of Va., 200 acres on the south side of Tar river, joining the Mill swamp and Henrick's creek, all houses, orchards, etc. Wit: Richard BRASWELL (his mark), John DEES (his mark). Reg. Edge. Co. Nov. Ct. 1742. R. FORSTER C. Ct.

pg. 154. John JACKSON of Edge. Co. to Joseph CAIN of Edge. Co., 21 Sept. 1742, 200 pounds current money of N.C., 300 acres on the south side of Roanoke river and ye south side of Little swamp. Wit: William CAIN (his mark), Joseph BRASWELL. Reg. Edge. Co. May Ct. 1743. R. FORSTER C. Ct.

pg. 164. Henry HORN of Edge. Co. to William DICKINSON of Edge. Co., 18 May 1743, 5 pounds Va. money, 100 acres on the south side of Tarr river. Wit: Edward ____?, Jacob BRASWELL, Jr., John SIKES. Reg. Edge. Co. May Ct. 1743, Robert FORSTER C. Ct.

pg. 169. Richard BRASWELL of Edge. Co. to Lewis PERRITT of Edge. Co., 15 Aug. 1743, 10 pounds, 100 acres on the north west side of Sappond swamp, joining the swamp. Wit: Richard SESSUMS, James CRAFFONE (his mark), Samuel CANADY (his mark). Reg. Edge. Co. Aug. Ct. 1743. Robert FORSTER C. Ct.

pg. 196. Captain John SPIER of Terrill Co. to Joseph BRASSELL of Edge. Co., 9 Apr. 1743, 10 pounds sterling money of Great Britain, 100 acres on the north side of Deep creek where William BLACKBURN lived. Wit: Thomas BLOUNT, George JOHNSTON, James GAINER. Reg. Edge. Co. Aug. Ct. 1743. Robert FORSTER C. Ct.

pg. 210. Isaac DICKINSON of Edge. Co. To William DICKINSON of Edge. Co., 21 Feb. 1744, 30 pounds current money of N.C., 100 acres on the north side of Tarr River, joining the mouth of Falling run and the river. Wit: Nathaniel SANDEY (?), Robert BRAISWELL, Robert DICKINSON. Reg. Edge. Co. Feb. Ct. 1743. Robert FORSTER C. Ct.

pg. 217. William BRASWELL of Edge Co. To William RICKS of N.C., 3 Dec. 1743, 41 pounds Va. Currency, 300 acres more or less on the north side of Tar river, joining Maple creek, all houses, orchards, gardens, etc., part of a patent for 500 acres to me, 21 Mar. 1742. Wit: Isaac RICKS, David BUNN, Joseph HOUGH. Reg. Edge. Co. Feb. Ct. 1743. Robert FORSTER C. Ct.

pg. 396. Richard BRASWELL (co not identified) to Solomon ALSTON (co not identified), 21 May 1745, 12 pounds current money of Va., 200 acres on the north side of Jacket swamp. Wit: James PARMENTER, Robert BRASWELL. Reg. Edge. Co. May Ct. 1745. Robert FORSTER C. Ct.

Pg. 435. Charles STEVENS and Mary STEVENS of Northampton Co. To Thomas BROWN of Edge. Co., 17 Dec. 1745, 50 pounds current money of N.C., 206 acres on the north side of Tarr river opposite to John COLLINS. Wit: John COLLINS, David COLLINS, William BRASWELL, William CAIN X his mark. Reg. Edge. Co. Feb. Ct. 1745. R. FORSTER C. Ct.

Pg. 462. Sampson WILLIAMS of Edge Co to Samuel WILLIAMS of Edge. Co., 4 Mar. 1744, 30 pounds Va. Currency, 320 acres on the north side of Tarr river and both sides of the mouth of Cypress creek, whereon Valentine BRASWELL now lives. Wit: Mourning BRASWELL X her mark, William WILLIAMS. Reg. (Place and date not given) R. FORSTER C. Ct.

Pg. 489. Richard SESSUMS of Edge. Co. To Thomas FOXHALL (co. Not stated), 3 Dec. 1745, 15 pounds current money of Va., 300 acres on the north side of Tar river, joining Thomas BRYANT, Richard BRASWELL, a branch and the river, all houses, orchards, gardens, etc. Wit: Samuel RUFFIN, W. BRYANT. Reg. Edge. Co., May Ct. 1746. R. FORSTER C. Ct.

Pg. 496. Thomas BROWN of Edge. Co to John EXUM of Isle of Wight Co., Va., 3 Apr. 1746, 50 pounds current money of Va., 100 acres on the east side of Swift creek, joining John BROWN, part of a grant to Thomas BRYANT, 5 Nov. 1730 and sold to the sd. BROWN, 26 Apr. 1736. Wit: William KINCHEN, William BRASWELL. Reg. Edge Co. May Ct. 1746. R. FORSTER C. Ct.

Pg. 504. Samuel WILLIAMS of Edge. Co to John CRUDIP of Edge. Co, 13 Mar. 1745, 40 pounds current money of Va., 150 acres more or less on Beaver Damp Swamp, joining John POPE, Richard BRASWELL. Reg. Edge. Co. May Ct. 1746. R. FORSTER C. Ct.

Pg. 523. Jacob BRASWELL of Edge. Co to Joseph John CLINCH of Surry Co., Va., 26 Feb. 1745, 10 pounds current money of Va., acres not given, on the south side of Tarr river above GREEN’s path. Wit: Samuel WILLIAMS, Arthur TAYLOR, John LAWHON, Jr. Reg. Edge. Co. Aug. Ct. 1746. R. FORSTER C. Ct.

Deed Book 6
Pg. 98. Solemon ALSTON (co not identified) to James BRASWELL, Jr. (Co not identified), planter, 1 Oct. 1756, 14 pounds 15 shillings 9 pence current money of Va., 205 acres more or less, joining Mill swamp, Town creek, Reedy branch and the sd. ALSTON. Wit: James BRASSWELL X his mark, Joseph BRASSWELL. Reg. Edge. Co. Nov. Ct. 1756. J. MONTFORT C. Ct.

Pg. 108. Thomas HOLLIMAN (co not identified) to Benjamin HART (co not identified), 24 Feb. 1756, 50 pounds current money of Va., 200 acres more or less a plantation on the south side of Tyanquoque swamp, joining Captain Samuel RUFFIN and the swamp, all houses, buildings, etc. As by patent 22 May 1741 to Robert HATCHER. Wit: David HART, Richard BRASWELL X his mark, George FORT X his mark. Reg. Edge. Co. Nov. Ct. 1756. J. MONTFORTC. Ct.

Pg. 141. John HARREL of Bertie Co. To William BRASWELL of Edge. Co., 10 Dec. 1755, 25 pounds Va money, 140 acres on the north side of Tar river, joining Richard WILLIAMS and the river, a grant to the sd. HARREL, 25 Mar. 1749, Wit: Richard WILLIAMS, George HARREL, Thomas WILLIAMS Reg. Edge. Co. Feb. Ct. 1757, J. MONTFORT C. Ct.

Pg. 202. Joseph LIVINGSTON of Cumberland Co to Elijah POWELL of Edge. Co., 1 Apr. 1757, 22 pounds 10 shillings proclamation money, 206 acres, joining BRASWELL. Wit: Micajah THOMAS, Mark PHILLIPS. Reg. Edge. Co. Aug. Ct. 1757. J. MONTFORT C. Ct.

Pg. 238. John SIKES, Sr of Edge. Co to John WATKINS (co not identified), 19 Feb. 1757, whereas the sd. SIKES owes the sd. WATKINS 65 pounds current money of Va: a mortgage of 375 acres on the north side of Swift creek, joining Jacob BRASWELL. Wit: John SIKES, Jr., Joshua WOMBWELL, Jacob POPE. Reg. Edge. Co. Nov. Ct. 1757. J. MONTFORT C. Ct.

Pg. 323. William TAUNT (?) of Johnson Co. To James JORDAN of Edge. Co., 10 Nov. 1757, 4 pounds Va money, 140 acres on the south side of Hazel Nut branch, all houses, orchards, gardens, etc. Wit: Edward COLLINGS, Sampson BRASWELL X his mark. Reg. Edge. Co. June Ct. 1758. J. MONTFORT C. Ct.

Pg. 361. William STEVENSON and Grace, his wife, of Northampton Co to John GULLY of Northampton Co., 25 Aug. 1758, 31 pounds 5 shillings proclamation money, 300 acres, joining Jacob BRASWELL and a swamp, a grant to the said William dated 25 Apr. 1754. Wit: Joseph BRIDGERS, Joseph SHERWOOD X his mark, Jesse STEVENSON. Reg. Edge. Co. Dec. Ct. 1758. J. MONTFORT C. Ct.