William Braswell Timeline by Eunice Young

William BRASSWELL I = Mary

TIMELINE

by Eunice H. Young

9 April 2003

Updated 3 Feb 2008

Abt 1675 Isle of Wight, Va. Born to Richard and Sarah BRASSWELL.

20 Oct 1702 Isle of Wight, Va. Wit. deed of Richard BRASWELL, Jr., (Note - bro.), who rec’d 35 A. on Main Blackwater from William BROWNE ( Note - bro-il)).

Rec. 9 Oct. 1703.

(l7th Century Isle of Wight, Va., p. 651).

4 Mar 1711/12 Chowan Co., NC John COUNCILL, 400 A. on a Cypress swamp on Morattuck River, adj. William BRASWELL.

(Land Grant 1:173)

4 Mar 1711/12 Chowan Co., NC Rec’d 640 A. on a Cypress Swamp out of Morattuck (Roanoke) R.

(Land Grant 1:173).

4 Mar 1711/12 Chowan Co., NC Rec’d 640 A. on a Cypress swamp on Maratuck River joining John HATHHORN, another Cypress swamp, ye head of ye Meadow branch and ye sd. Cypress swamp.

(Land Grant 1:174).

28 Jul 1713 Chowan Co., NC Robert LANG rec’d 640 A. on Ocanichey plains joining a Cypress swamp, John COUNCIL, William BRASWELL Mathew STURTIVANT, Henry JONES and Occanichy swamp.

(Pat. Bk. 8:2900.

19 Oct 1713 Chowan Co., NC Wm. Rec’d P. of A. from Sarah SMITH, wife of George SMITH,

to ack. 400 A. on Upper Side of Wickacone Cr., unto Charles Jones, the said land on White Oak Swamp, joining John EARLY.

(Deed # 351).

19 Oct 1713 Chowan Co., NC Judith SMITH wife of John SMITH to William BRASSELL.

Letter of Atty. to ack. to George SMITH my right of Dower to

145 A. on Wickacon Creek, joining Timothy MACARTY and

John EARLY. (See # 352 and # 354).

(Deed # 353).

Apr 1714 Chowan Co., NC William BRASWELL rec’d 600 A. on SS of you-aha a branch of Meherrin Creek , joining ye sd. you-or-ha.

(Pat. Bk. 8:230).

Apr 1714 Chowan Co., NC William BRASWELL rec’d 600 A. joining your-or-ha and his own land.

(Pat. Bk. 8:231).

1 Apr 1714 Chowan Co., NC Rec’d. 600 A. on Quonke Branch.

(Bertie Deed A:152 & D:150)

(Oblit.) Chowan Co., NC William BRASWELL & ........SMITH wit. deed Simon KNIGHT

to John WELSH.

(Deed # 4l3).

4 Mar 1714/15 Chowan Co., NC William BRASSWELL and Mary to Matthew CAPPS.

assign. of Pat. for 640 A. on Cypress Sw. issuing out of Morattuck

River. Wit: Henry TURELL and William BRASSWELL.

Reg. 10 Sep. 1715.

(Deed # 758).

15 Jun 1715 Chowan Co., NC William BRASSWELL & Mary to John STEWARD for 15L.

The upper part of 600 A., joining the mouth of a Great Branch,

the sd. STEWARD and Youarha Swamp. Wit: Wm. GUNN and

Robert R (mark) BRASSWELL. Reg. 10 Sep. 1715.

(Deed # 726).

21 Jun 1715 Chowan Co., NC William BRASSWELL and Mary to James BRYANT. (30L).

600 A. being part of 2 tracts of land: 570 A. in ye lower tract and

30 A. in ye upper tract, both tracts being on ye south side of

Youara swamp, joining ye first Great branch below ye sd. William’s house and ye swamp. Wit: Joseph ROWLSON and John MOLTON. Reg. 10 Sep. 1715.

(Deed # 721).

23 Jun 1715 Chowan Co., NC James BRYANT & Sarah to William BRASSWELL. Ack of a

pat. for 600 A. on ye north side of Catawatskee Meadow.

Rec. 10 Sep 1715.

(Deed # 713).

27 Jun 1715 Chowan Co., NC William BRASSWELL and Mary to Matt CAPPS. 30L Sterling.

640 A. on ye west side of the Cypress swamp issuing out of

Moratuck River, joining the swamp. as by Patent 4 Mar. 1711.

Wit: Joseph ROWLSON, William GUNN. Reg. 10 Sep 1715.

(Deed # 726).

27 Jun 1715 Chowan Co., NC William BRASSWELL of Albemarle Co., with the consent of Mary my wife to Henry WHEELER. (50L sterling). 640 A. on a Cypress Swamp of Morattock River joining John HATHHORN, another swamp, Meadow Branch and the sd. Cypress Swamp. as by patent 4 Mar. 1711. Wit: Matthew CAPPS, Joseph ROWLSON

Reg. 17 Aug 1717.

(Deed # 979).

5 Jul 1715 Chowan Co., NC William lived on West Shore of Chowan. He was to receive

prisoners from Va. (N. C. State Recs. 2:183-4).

16 Jul 1715 Chowan Co., NC William wit. deed of John MOLTON to John CEARBE

Rec. 10 Sep 1715.

(Deed # 711).

16 Jul 1715 Chowan Co., NC Mary BRASSWELL to John DEW. Letter of atty. to Rel. my Right of Dower of lands sold to James BRYANT, to John STEWARD, to Matthew CAPPS, to William MANSFIELD and to Henry WHEELER. Wit: Joseph ROWLSON, John MOLTON.

Reg. 10 Sep 1715. (Deed # 757)

20 Jul 1715 Chowan Co., NC James BRYANT to William BRASSWELL. (35L sterling Money of England) 640 A. more or less on ye north side of Cattawasky Meadow, joing Dr. BROWN, the mouth of Breakfast branch and the meadow the sd. land being granted to my by Patent.

Wit: Joseph ROWLSON, John DEW. Reg. 10 Sep 1715.

(Deed # 759).

12 Jul 1716 Chowan Co., NC Matthew CAPPS and Elizabeth to James ANDERSON.

Assignment of a sale of land formerly belonging to William

BRASSWELL. Wit: William BRASSWELL, Edward HOWARD.

Reg. 6 Aug 1716.

(Deed # 889).

19 Jul 1716 Chowan Co., NC John MOLTON, Planter to Thomas VINCENT.

Wit: John KEETER, John DICKINSON, William BRASSWELL.

Reg. 6 Aug 1716.

(Deed # 885).

13 Oct 1716 Chowan Co., NC Treddell KEEF and Elliner to William BRASSWELL. for a val. cons., 300 A. more or less, joining the sd. KEEF, Wm. SUER (?)

a large Reedy branch and the river. Wit: Francis MLENDON,

Wm. CRAWFORD. Reg. 27 Nov. 1716.

(Deed # 919).

1717 Chowan Co., NC William on Tax List. Had l poll. 400 A.

(A. I. S.).

9 Mar 1717 Chowan Co., NC William BRASWELL rec’d 640 A. on SS Urah Swamp.

(Pat. 3:26).

9 Mar 1717 Chowan Co., NC Hardy COUNCILL rec’d 640 A. joining Urah Swamp, William BRASWELL, Placket Branch, Esther KERBY and the mouth of said branch on Antonky Marsh.

(Pat. 3:33).

9 Mar 1717 Chowan Co., NC Daniel MACK DANIEL rec’d 600 A. adj. Yourah Swamp, John BLACKMAN, and William BRASWELL.

(Pat. 3:36).

14 Jun 1717 Chowan Co., NC William BRASSWELL of John DICKINSON. Assn. of Pat. for

640 A. on the NS of Cattawatsky Meadow formerly surveyed for

James BRYANT, Jr. Wit: William BRASSWELL, William

COLLINGS. Reg. 19 Aug 1717.

(Note: William’s son William was an adult by now, and had wife

Margaret by 7 Jun 1718 (See Deed # 1260).

(Deed # 1000).

16 Jul 1717 Chowan Co., NC Henry WHEELER of Albemarle Co. to Thomas KIRBY, Jr.

(21L) 150 A. on NS of Roanoak river, joining John HATHAMS,

a marsh, the main swamp and a Pond part of the tract purchased of

William BRASSWELL which was granted to him ye 4 Mar 1712.

All Houses, Orchards, Gardains etc. Wit: John DICKINSON,

Richard WASHINGTON. Reg. 17 Aug 1717.

(Deed # 980).

15 Jul 1717 Chowan Co., NC Benjamin FOREMAN SR. of Albemarle, planter, to Matthew

SELLER. (12L). 50 A. more or less, joining ye Reedy swamp,

John BLACKBORN and Robert SHARER. Wit: John DEW,

William BRASWELL. Reg. 19 Aug 1717.

(Deed # 1005).

17 Jul 1717 Chowan Co., NC John MOLTON, Planter to Daniel McDANIEL, planter. for a

valuable cons. 200 A. more or less, joining John CROPLEY,

Thomas VINCENT and each side of the Beaver Dams being the

land whereon the sd. McDANIEL now lives. Wit: Rt. HICKS;

William BRASSWELL. Reg. 19 Aug. 1717.

(Deed # 984).

.

15 Jul 1718 Chowan Co., NC John COUNCELL of Nansemond Co., Va., planter, to John

NELLSON of Chowan Pct. (40L). 400 A. on a Cypress Swamp

of Morattock River, joining William BRASSWELL and the swamp.

Wit: John DEW, William CRAWFORD. Reg. 11 Nov 1718.

(Deed # 1141).

22 Oct 1718 Chowan Co., NC William BRASSWELL of Chowan, planter, to Richard GRILLS.

(20L sterling). 300 A. more or less on the south west side of

Meherrin River, joining William HOOKER, a Great Reedy Branch

and the River and is the land surveyed in the name of Tredle KEEF of whom I the sd. William bought the same.

Wit: Robert HICKS, John DEW. Reg. 3 8ber 1719.

(Deed # 619).

23 Jan 1718/9 Chowan Co., NC "The informt Saith that on the 16th of this Inst Wm BRASSWELL came to her house and Delivered two Publicke Bills of ye Province one for ffifteen Pounds & the other for Eight Pound and Desired she would Carry them down to Court to Col Moseley & gett them changed for Smaler Biles (if they were good) but if not to return them to him again. And the sd BRASSWELL said he receivd them from one JOSEPH DURDEN. Signed Esther KIRBY.

Richard WASHINGTON attested to the foregoing immediately

following".

(Colonial Court Papers. Civ. & Criminal. 1711-19. CCR 149).

29 Jan 1718/9 Chowan Co., NC Gov. Charles EDEN sent the Deputy Marshal or Constable for the Westerne Shore of Chowan an order to arrest Wm. BRASSEL and Joseph DARDEN for having lately utered Several forged Biles of Credit of this Province.

(ibid).

9 Feb 1718/9 Chowan Co., NC Joseph DARDEN of Nazymond County in Virga and William BRASWELL of this Province posted 200L bail promisory notes ags. their properties and were released on their recognizance to appear at ye Court house at Machicomack at Queen Ann’s Creek in Chowan on ye last Tuisday in March next ensueing the date hereof then and there to answere and give evidence unto Such causses Matters and things as shall be alleadged against and required of them.

(ibid).

1 Mar 1719/20 Chowan Co., NC James PACE, Jr. rec’d 620 A. NS of Moratuck River joining John PACE, Sr., William BRASWELL, Robert LANGye Straw Meado, Mathew STURDIVANT, and John PACE.

(Pat. Bk. 8:175).

1 Mar 1719/20 Chowan Co., NC John DUE rec’d 260 A, , NS Morratock, adj. William BRASWELL, ES of ye great Cypress Swamp & ye little Cypress.

(Pat. Bk. 8:177).

1 Mar 1719/20 Chowan Co., NC John DICKISON rec’d 220 A., NS of Catawitsky Marsh , adj. William BRASWELL and ye head of Cattail Branch.

(Pat. Bk. 8:181).

1 Mar 1719/20 Chowan Co., NC John STUART rec’d 350 A., SS Yourha swamp, joining ye swamp, John BLACKMAN and William BRASWELL.

(Pat. Bk:8:196).

1 Mar 1719/20 Chowan Co., NC Joseph SIMMS rec’d 300 A. on ye ____ side of Morattock river joining ye NS of Mill Swamp, ye head of ye Meadow branch and William BRASWELL.

(Pat. Bk. 8:197).

1 Apr 1720 Chowan Co., NC William abused the constable. Tried. Fined 20L.

(Colonial Recs. of NC 2:407-8, 414, 439-40).

11 Apr 1720 Chowan Co., NC In Capt. Robert PATTERSON’s Company.

(Hathaway l:443).

28 Jul 1720 Chowan Co., NC William was fined for abusing the Constable. He was ordered to

behave himself for 6 months.

(Colonial Recs. of NC 2:407-8, 4l4, 439-40).

10 Aug 1720 Chowan Co., NC William rec’d pat. for 630 (603?) A. Rec. 2 Sep 1721.

NS Meherrin River.

(C:109). (Pat. 3:11).

11 Nov 1720 Chowan Co., NC James ANDERSON to Robert SIMS. (20L sterling). 100 A. on a

Cypress swamp that makes into Morattock river, joining William

BOON, the Cypress swamp, a Gum Pond and James ANDERSON’

fence. Part of a Pattent to William BRASSWELL dated

4 Mar 1711/12. Wit: Henry SIMS, Henry WHEELER.

Ack. 5 7ber 1721 by Henry SIMS. Reg. 17 Sep 1721.

(Deed # 1376).

30 Mar 1721 Chowan Co., NC William WHITEHEAD rec’d 640 A. joining Urah swamp, William BRASWELL, Placket Branch, Esther KERBY.

(Pat. Bk. 3:73).

21 Oct 1721 Chowan Co., NC William COLLINGS of Nansemond Co., Va. and Mary COLLINGS to Mary BRASSWELL of Albemarle Co. (20L).

190 A. more or less on the north side of Meherrin river, joining

the river. All Houses, Orchards, Gardains etc. at Present in the

actuall possession of the sd. Mary and is all the Pattent granted to

me 10 Aug 1720. Wit: Joseph DARDEN, Matt WILLIAMS.

Ack. 2 Nov 1721 Att a Gen. Ct. for the Province of N. C. by

John DEW by Vertue of a Power of Attorney from William and

Mary COLLINGS. Reg. 12 Nov 1721. (Deed 14l0).

1721 Chowan Co., NC Mary BRACEWELL, wid., Tax on 1600 A.

(Internet - Braswell Genealogy).

3 Mar 1721/2 Bertie Co., NC James ANDERSON of Bath Co. to John GRAY (Capt.). 400 A.

NS Morattock River in Occoneeche Neck. Part of 640 A. surveyed

by Wm. MAULE for William BRASSWELL then sold to Matthew

CAPPS, and by CAPPS sold to James ANDERSON. Adj. Wm.

BOON, John NELLSON. Wit: Patrick MAULE, Mau. MOORE.

Reg. 20 Apr 1722.

(Deed A:19).

4 Apr 1722 Chowan Co., NC William and Valentine BRASSWELL prayed for a lapse patent

on 640 A. at Urah Swamp, which is becoming lapsible.

(Patent was granted). (Note - not clear whether it was 640 A.

each, or total).

(Colonial Recs. of N. C. 2:452).

8 Sep 1722 Chowan Co., NC Mary BRASWELL rec’d 300 A. on the NS of Morattock River, joining a little branch, BRASWELL’s supposed line, William BRASWELL (note - son of Mary), a slash, and the low grounds of the river.

(Pat. Bk. 3:109).

15 May 1723 Bertie Co., NC Robert BRASSWELL & wife Sarah to John GARLAND of Isle of Wight Co., Va. (l5L). 290 A. now in possession of John GARLAND. By patent dated March 1, 1719 for 500 A. on NS of Meherrin River adj. Mill Meadow, Jonathan SANDERSON, John WIGGAINS. Wit: Mary BRASSWELL, Elizabeth MOLTON.

Rec. May Ct. 1723. (Deed A:133).

12 Aug 1723 Bertie Co., NC John BLACKMAN & wife Elizabeth to Nicholas BAGGETT.

(25L). 150 A. Pt. of a tract granted William BRASSWELL on

1 Apr 1714. On WS Quonke Branch. Wit: Needham BRYANT,

James PARKER. Aug Ct. 1723.

(Deed 152).

31 Jan 1723/4 Bertie Co., NC Henry WHE(E)LER to Peter JONES. (6L) for 100 A. Part of

640 A. granted William BRASSWELL in 1711 and sold to Henry

WHEELER. On NS Morrattacky River on Cypress Swamp called

"Aukaneachey". Wit: Robert SIMMS, Marthew JONES.

May Ct. 1724.

(Deed A:229).

11 Aug 1724 Bertie Co., NC James BRYANT and wife Sarah to Thomas FEWTRELL. (10L).

100 A. on Yourah Swamp. Part of 640 A. patent surveyed by

William BRASSWELL. Wit: Moore CARTER, Marthew MASHBORN. Aug. Ct. 1724.

(Deed A:266).

27 Nov 1723 Bertie Co., NC Arthur WILLIAMS rec’d 250 A. NS of Mareon (?) river, adj. Samuel Elson (?), Mary BRASWELL, William BRASWELL and a marsh by the river side.

(Pat. Bk. 3:176).

10 Nov 1724 Bertie Co., NC Daniel MACDANIEL & wife Sarah to Lawrance HOBBY. (14L).

600 A. adj. William BRASSWELL on Yorworhah Swamp.

Pat. 9 Mar 1717. Wit: James BRYANT, Thomas WILSON,

W. MAUL. Feb Ct. 1724. (Deed A:379)

10 May 1725 Bertie Co., NC Henry SIMS & wife Grace to Henry IRBY. (30L). 200 A.

Part of 600 A. patent to William BOON dated 11 Nov 1711/12.

On NS Moratock River on Beaverdam at William POWELL’S

cor. tree. Adj. William BRASSWELL, John PACE.

Wit: Roger CASSE, Hubord GIBSON, Ann EVENS. May 1725.

(Deed A:447).

1726 Bertie Co., NC Joseph SIM(M)S to Margaret FOWLER. (5L). 150 A. Part of

pat. dated 1 Mar 1719 on NS Merottock River at Meadow Branch.

adj. William BRACEWELL on Mill Swamp. Wit: Barna. MACKINNE, Jurat, Robert JONES. Aug. Ct. 1726.

(Deed B:154).

By 4 Nov 1726 Mary BRASSWELL, wid. of William, md. Moses GUINN, wid.

(no date) Bertie Co., NC John BONDE to Thomas DAUGHTRY of Nansemond Co., Va.

(8L). 140 A. Part of tract formerly taken up by William BRASSWELL by Patent dated 8 Mar 1717/18 "betwixt land of

Hardy COUNCILL and Thomas DAUGHTRY on Yowarha Sw.

Wit: Bryan DAUGHTRY, Jonathan FAULK.

(Deed C:209).

4 Nov 1726 Bertie Co., NC Moses GINN & WIFE Mary to John POWER. (20L). 190 A.

On NS Meherrin River. Wit: John BONDE (?), John DEW.

Ack. in ct. by John DEW, Esq. by virtue of P. of A. by Mary GINN

(Deed B:187).

4 Nov 1726 Bertie Co., NC Moses GINN & wife Mary to John POWER. (50L). 300 A.

on NS Meherring River. Adj. William BRACEWELL.

Wit: John BONDE, John DEW. Ack. by John DEW, Esq., by

P. of A. from Mary GINN.

(Deed B:188).

7 Nov 1726 Bertie Co., NC Mary GINN to John DEW. P. of A. to ack. sale to John POWER.

Wit: John BONDE, Sarah BRASWELL.

(Deed B:189).

4 Feb 1726/7 Bertie Co., NC Nicholas BAGGET & wife Mary to John DICKINSON. (35L).

150 A. on SS Yourah Swamp. Part of tract granted to William

BRASSWELL by patent dated 1 Apr 1714. On WS Quonkey Br.

above "Oldfield". Wit: John SUTTON, James WOOD. Feb 1726.

(Deed B:219).

13 Nov 1727 Bertie Co., NC Peter JONES of Surry Co., Va. to Robert SIMMS. (30L) for

100 A. (150 A.?) On NS Morattuck River on Cypress Swamp.

Called Ocoeneechee. Part of patent 640 A. to William

BRACEWELL in 1711/12. Wit: Emperor WHEELER, Ann

WHEELER. Nov. Ct. 1727.

(Deed B:333).

7 Aug 1728 Bertie Co., NC William BRACEWELL to Moses GINN. (10L) for 240 A. on

Youraha Swamp "betwixt" land of Thomas DAUGHTRY and

Hardy COUNCIL. Part of patent for 640 A. granted Mar. 1717.

Wit: Joseph DARDEN, William CARTER. Feb Ct 1728.

(Deed C:79).

14 Aug 1728 Bertie Co., NC Samuel ELSON, Mariner, to John BONDE. (20L). 640 A.

On NS Meherrin River bounded as appears by pat. dated

26 Mar 1723. Adj. Mary BRACEWELL, ..............CHESHIRE.

Wit: Elias FORD, Peace ELSON. Aug. Ct. 1728.

(Deed B:445).

28 Aug 1728 Bertie Co., NC John GRAY to William LITTLE. Part of a tract formerly owned by William BRACEWELL

(Deed C:259).

17 Sep 1728 Bertie Co., NC Moses GINN to John BONDE, merchant. (40L). For 240 A.

On Yourahaw Swamp "betwixt" Thomas DAUGHTRY, Hardy

COUNCIL. Granted to William BRACEWELL dec’d. by patent

dated Mar. 1717. Wit: Solomon SMITH, Thomas IVE.

14 May 1729.

(Deed C:99).

12 May 1729 Bertie Co., NC Moses GINN & wife Mary to William BRACEWELL, Jun. (10L).

..... Mary GINN, late wife of William BRACEWELL, dec’d. to

".... William BRACEWELL, son of William BRACEWELL and

Mary BRACEWELL alias GINN ....all rights of dower of any kind

in the property of William BRACEWELL, dec’d. ..."

Wit: John BONDE, John HOWARD. 13 May 1729.

Robert FORSTER C/C. " .........Mary being first privately

examined as by act of assembly........."

(Deed C:119).

13 May 1729 Bertie Co., NC Joseph SIM(M)S & wife Sarah to Martha MAPLES of James City County, Va. 100 A. on NS Morrattock River adj. Robert SIMMS.

Part of a full survey to William BRACEWELL on Cypress Swamp

dated 14 Mar 1711/12. Wit: John GROOM, Andrew IRELAND.

Aug. Ct. 1729. (Deed C:219).

24 Oct 1734 Bertie Co., NC Samuel THOMAS & wife Elizabeth to John BOYD. (Land for.

owned by William BRASSWELL).

(Deed D:149).

5 May 1735 Bertie Co., NC John BONDE to Josiah COOPERLY "late of Baltimore, Md."

For 25L, 540 A. on NS Meherrin River adj. Mary BRASSWELL,

.....FAULK, John CHESHIRE. Pat. to Samuel ELSON

26 Mar 1723. Wit: James CASTELLAW, Peter WEST. May 1735

(Deed D:172).

18 Nov 1738 Bertie Co., NC James CARTER to Nathaniel FIELD of Nansemond Co., Va.

(20L) for 440 A. on NS Meherrin River "which was granted

Samuel ELLSON by William REED late Governour of No. Car.

as by one patent bearing date 26 Mar 1723" adj. Mary BRASSWELL, ......FAULK, .....CHESHIRE.

Wit: Benjamin HILL, James WILKINS, Jurat. Nov. 1728.

(Deed E:343).

8 May 1740 Bertie Co., NC Nathaniel FIELD & wife Elizabeth to John BYNAM of Surry Co.,

Va. (15L) for 200 A. on NS Meherrin River adj Mary BRASSWELL. May 1740. (Deed F:34).

1 Apr 1775 Northampton Co. Wm. X MONSON, son of Robert MONSON, late of Northampton Co., NC, to Jesse DAUGHTRY of same. (4L proc. money). 6 A., which was part of a patent to William BRASSELL 9 Mar 1717/18 and which Thos. DAUGHTRY gave by deed of gift 4 Sep 1754 to his grandson Wm. MONSON, between Uraha Swamp and the head of Callewetskie Swamp, joining Thos. DAUGHTRY but now the heirs of Jno. ............, dec’d, Joshua DAUGHTRY.

Wit.: Jno DUKE, Wm. HORN. Jun. Ct. 1775.

(Deed 39 - (61).

Note: See Chowan, NC deeds # 759, 1000 and 1260, etc.

This Northampton deed proves that William’s land in Chowan Co.,

etc., was later in Northampton Co.