Hermon Strickland to Sons

Harmon Strickland to Harmon Strickland

To All Christian People to whom these presents shall come I Hermun Strickland of the province of North Carolina Halifax County send Greeting Know Ye that I Harmund Strickland for and in consideration of the love good will & affection which I have and do bear towards my loving son Harmon Strickland of the County and province afsd have given and granted and by these presents do fully freely clearly and absolutely give and grant to the said Harmond Strickland his heirs and assigns all that one certain peace & parcel of land situate lying in the East side of Deep Creek Beginning at James Hoguns corner ---- on the run of the said Creek thence along said Hoguns line to a corner pine in said line thence North 140 po. to a pine in the Indian Branch thence down the said Branch to the run of the Creek to a corner ---- then down the said Creek to the first Station containing by estimation two hundred acres more or less the said land was granted by a deed from Frances Corbin Esqr. to Hermon Strickland Senr Bearing date September 17th 1744 together with all the right title interest claim and --- and whatsoever which I now have in which any or either of my heirs Exrs administrators or assigns may thereafter have of to or in the said granted premises or any part thereof To have and to hold the said land unto him the said Harmon Strickland his heirs and assigns for ever absolutely without any manner of condition as I the said Hermun Strickland have fully freely and absolutely and of my own accord set and put in further Testimony In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 20th day of October, 1774.
Seald & Delivered} Harmun X Strickland {seal}
In presents of} his mark
James Hogun
Lemuel Hogun

Halifax} -st November Court, 1774
County}
Then the aforegoing deed was in open Court duly proved by the oath of James Hogun a witness thereto and on motion ordered to be registered=
Test: Jos Montfort C.Ct.

(Halifax Co., NC Register of Deeds Bk 13 Pg 233-234)

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Harmon Strickland to Marmaduke Strickland

To all Christian people to whom this may concern Know ye that I Harmon Strickland for and in consideration of the love and good will which I have towards my loving son Marmaduke Strickland of Halifax County Have given and granted and by these presents do fully and absolutely give and grant to the said Marmaduke Strickland his heirs Executors & c. the land and plantation where on he now lives Beginning in the back line at the head of a branch and running down the branch to Deep Creek and contains One hundred and twenty five acres be the same more or less To Have and to hold the said Tract of Land with all its priviledges and benefits there unto belonging or in any ways appertaining to the said Marmaduke Strickland his heirs and assigns forever hence forth as his proper Estate and I the said Harmon Strickland before the ensealing and delivery of these presents am the true oner of the above Land and further I do forever warrant and defend the said Land free and clear from all encumbrances of any person or persons whatsoever laying any Right Title or claim or ---- and ---- In witness whereof I have here unto Set my hand and seal this 3rd day of August in the year 1779~Hermon Strickland {seal} Signed Sealed & delivered in the presence of us~ Jas. Slatter, R. Cotten. Halifax County -st August - Court 1779 ~ Then the aforgoing deed was in open Court duly proved by the oath of R. Cotten a witness thereto and in motion ordered to be registered~
Test Ben McCulloch CCt

(Halifax Co., NC Register of Deeds Bk 14 Pg 255)

Drewry Braswell Halifax Co., NC 1797

This Indenture made this 28th day of February in the year of our Lord One thousand Seven hundred & Ninety Seven Between Drewry Braswell & Lydia his wife of Halifax County & State of North Carolina of the one part, and James Powell of the County & State aforesaid, of the other part witnesseth that the aforesaid Braswell & Lydia his wife for & in Consideration of the Sum of thirty-Seven pounds Current money of the State aforesaid to them in hand paid before the Sealing & delivering hereof the said Braswell & Lydia his wife doth hereby acknowledge themselves fully satisfied & paid and of every part hereof Doth hereby acquit, Discharge the said Powell & his heirs hath Granted Sold & Conveyed & confirmed by these presents doth fully & clearly Grant, sell & Convey & confirm to him the said Powell his heirs & assigns all our Right & Title to our thirds of a certain piece of Land formerly the property of Marmaduke Strickland dec'd lying and being in the County & State afsd. bounded as follows to wit, Beginning at a pine in Abner Br-ms Dec'd line there -- along the Said Dec'd Line to a red oak in John Strickland's Line, then up the afsd. Stricklands Line to a post oak Stump, From thence to the first Station, the Same Containing fifty acres be the Same more or less. To Have & to hold the Said tract of Land with all the priviledges & appertenences thereunto belonging and the Said Braswell & Lydia his wife at the Sealing & delivering of these presents, am Lawfully posessed of the Same with all it's appertenances thereunto belonging & have in our selves Good right full power and lawfull Authority to sell & dispose of like Manner the Same being clearly acquited & dischardged from all former & manner of Gifts Grants, Bargains Sales & all other incumbrances whatsoever to the only proper use - Behoof of the Said Powell his heirs & assigns against the lawful claim or claims demand or demands of any person or persons whatsoever.
In Witness whereunto we have hereunto Set our hand & Seals the day & date First written.
Drewry (his X mark) Braswell {seal}
Lydia (her X mark) Braswell {seal}
Signed Sealed & delivered in presence of us}
Howell Alsobrook James Simmons}
Halifax County Lol. (?)
November Sessions 1797 then this deed was exhibited in open Court & duly proved by the oath of James Simmons a witness thereto & on Motion ordered to be Registered.
Witness L. Long ---
Registered 15th Decmr. 1797
P N. Long P R.

(Halifax Co., NC DB 18 Pg 222)

See handwritten copy here: Drewry & Lydia Braswell

Update June 13, 2008:

The following deed seems to clarify the above Abner's last name:

1796 - January 1, James and Mary Hodges to Abner Bruce all of Halifax Co. for £201 Va. money, 272 acres in Halifax Co. beginning on the south side of Deep Creek to a black gum in Ogburn Hale's line on the branch and following the branch to a sweet gum in Harmon Stricklands line then 306 poles to a pine in Harmon Stricklands corner on the creek and along the various courses of the creek to the first station." Wits: Haraman Bishop, Wm. Parker, Eli Joyner. (Halifax Co., NC DB 18 Pg 110)

Frederick Brazel Jasper Co., GA 1821

JASPER COUNTY ORDINARY COURT MINUTES

Page 206: Monday, March 5, 1821

Page 207: L.W. & T of Elizabeth Robinson late of this county proved & letters testamentary and warrant of appraisment issued to FREDERICK BRAZEL the exr. named.

Overstreet & Braswell in SC 1754 & 1756

South Carolina

Pursuant to a Precept to me directed by George Hunter Esq. Surveyor General, bearing date the 2d day of April 1754, I have admeasured and laid out unto Henry Overstreet a tract of land containing two hundred acres in Granville County, Bounded N.W. on Turkey Creek, a branch of Stephens Creek and the other side, on vacant land, And hath such shape form and marks as appears by the above plat. Certified by me this 20th day of April 1754. Joseph Chatwin, D.S.

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Pursuant to a Precept Directed under the hand and Seal of Egerton Leigh Esqr and Surveyor General dated the seventh day of December AD 1756 I have Measured and laid out unto Robert Brasswell a Plantation tract of Land in Granvill County Containing One hundred Acres and is Situate Lying and being on the Northwest Branch of Long Canes and known by the name of Little River the Property a Creek because it is not One Chain in Width and is the water of Savannah River and was vacant at the time of this Survey and with such shapes and marks as the above plat Represents Certified under this 7th day of April 1757 Edwd Musgrove

(Believed to be the father of Robert & Kindred of GA)

Note: Due to the presence of Bryant, Joshua & other Daughtreys near Kindred & Robert Braswells in Georgia, it is believed that Robert Brasswell above is the son of Robert Braswell who died in 1736 Bertie Co., NC. Robert Sr's daughter Sarah married Joshua Daughtrey. (brother Bryant Daughtrey)

Turkey Creek & Stephens Creek are in Edgefield Co., SC.
Little River is in Abbeville Co., SC

Related Links:

Robert & Julian Braswell

South Carolina Map

Henry Overstreet Granville Co., SC 1754

Robert Brasswell, Granville Co., SC 1756

Robert & Kindred Braswell

Robert & Kindred Braswell GA 1765

Will of Robert Braswell 1734

Updated May 30, 2008

Documented Corrections Welcome

Certified List Georgia Troops etc

Allen Braswell
F. Braswell
Ferdenan. Braswell
Geo. Braswell
George Braswell
James Braswell
Jos. Brasswell
Jno. Richard Brazwell
Samuel Brassel
Simpson Braswell


SOLDIERS' GRANTS LIST
Robert Braswell


THE HARVEY LIST
Bird Brasel
Byrd Brazil


REVOLUTIONARY PENSIONERS
Byrd Brazil, Hancock County


LAND LOTTERY GRANTS
Britton Brassell, lottery 1827, p.--, Jones County
Britten Brazill, lottery 1827, Jackson County
Samuel Bradwell, lottery 1827, Newton County


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Bounty Surveys

BRASWELL, FERDINAND. 287 1/2 acres, Washington Co., bounded N. & W. vacant, E. Jno. Lewis, S. Jno Abbott, survey 13. June 9, 1784. Warrant 2633, p. 5.


BRASWELL, FREDERICK. 287 1/2 acres, Washington Co., bounded N. Jno. Braswell, E. Elijah Anderson, S. & W. vacant. Cut by Clarke's creek, survey 12. June 11, 1784. Warrant 2307, p. 4.


BRASWELL, FREDERICK. 287 1/2 acres, Washington Co., bounded N. unknown, E. vacant, S. Ed. Hall, W. William Baldwin, survey. Nov. 15, 1784. Warrant 2307, p. 7.


BRASWELL, JOHN. 287 1/2 acres, Washington Co., bounded N. Ralph Kilgore, E. Gray, S. Fred Braswell, W. vacant, survey 11, June 11, 1784. Warrant 2635, p. 4.


BRASWELL, JOHN. 287 1/2 acres, Washington Co., bounded N. & W. vacant, E. Williamson's Swamp creek, S. Woodruff, survey 55. July 22, 1784, p. 30.


BRAZILL, SAMPSON. 287 1/2 acres, Washington Co., bounded N. Edward Hill, E. John McLain, S. unknown, W. Wm Baldwin. Cut E. to W. by Shoulderbone creek, survey, Nov. 20, 1784. Warrant 2992, p. 1.


HILL, EDWARD. 287 1/2 acres, Washington Co., bounded E. Wm. Kimbrough, W. Brazele, other sides vacant, or unknown, on Shoulderbone creek, survey 780. Nov. 15, 1784, p. 369.


FUSELL, EZRA. 287 1/2 acres, Washington Co., bounded N. Jno Braswell, E. & S. vacant, W. Williamson's Swamp creek, survey 233. July 22, 1784, p. 119.


DAVIS, CLEMTIUS. 287 1/2 acres, Washington Co., bounded N. & W., vacant, E. Buffalo creek, S. Saml Braswell, survey 178. Mar. 10, 1785, p. 92.


ORRICK, JAMES. 287 1/2 acres, Washington Co., bounded N. Braswell, E. Buffalo creek, S. Jno Anderson, W. Isham Phillips, survey 878. Sept. 22, 1785, p. 402.


GRAY, JOHN. 287 1/2 acres, Washington Co., bounded N. & E. vacant, S. Elijah Anderson, W. Braswell, survey 19. June 11, 1784. Warrant 1630, p. 7.


ANDERSON, ELIJAH. 287 1/2 acres, Washington Co., bounded N. Gray, E. & S. vacant, W. Clarke's creek and Fred Braswell, survey 20. June 11, 1784. Warrant 672, p. 7.


JONES, PHILLIP. 287 1/2 acres, Washington Co., bounded N. & E. vacant, S. Jno Braswell, W. Jas. Woodruff, survey 337. July 22, 1784, p. 171.


ABBOTT, JOHN. 287 1/2 acres, Washington Co., bounded N. Oconee river, E. vacant, S. Fredk Braswell, W. W. McCall, survey 7. June 9, 1784. Warrant 2264, p. 3.


KILGORE, RALPH. 287 1/2 acres, Washington Co., bounded N. Wm. Graves, E. John Marshall, S. Jno Braswell, W. vacant, survey 10. June 11, 1784. Warrant 721, p. 4.


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Revolution Certificates

BRASWELL, ALLEN. Certificate Col. E. Clark, 25th January, 1785, that he was a soldier in the Minute Batt. in Ga.


BRASWELL, ALLIN. Certificate of Col. E. Clark, 10th December, 1784. Entitled to a bounty of 250 acres of land, and prays for same in Washington Co.


BRASIL, FERDINAND. Certificate of Col. E. Clark, 25th May, 1784, that he was in the Batt. of Minute Men, raised for the defense of this State, though not at time an inhabitant. Prays for bounty in Washington Co.


BRASWELL, FREDERICK. Certificate of Col. E. Clark, 1st April, 1784. Enlisted in Batt. Minute Men for the defense of this State, though not an inhabitant at the time. Entitled to bounty, and prays for same in Washington Co.


BRASWELL, FREDERICK. Certificate of Col. Jas. Jackson, 19th July, 1784, entitled to a bounty of 250 acres. Prays for same in Franklin Co.


BRASWELL, GEORGE. Certificate Col. E. Clark, 10th December, 1784. Entitled to bounty of 250 acres. Prays for same in Washington Co.


BRASWELL, GEORGE. Certificate of Col. E. Clark, 25th January, 1785. Minuteman, not at the time of enlistment an inhabitant of the State.


BRASWELL, JAMES. Certificate of Col. E. Clark, 10th December, 1784, entitled to a bounty of 250 acres of land, and prays for same in Washington Co.


BRASWELL, JAMES. Certificate of Col. E. Clark, 25th January, 1784. Minuteman, though not at the time of enlistment an inhabitant of State.


BRASIL, JOHN. Certificate Col. E. Clark, 7th April, 1784. Entitled to a bounty. Appoints George Matthews, of Wilkes Co., attorney to receive same. Prays for same in Washington Co.


BRASWELL, JOSEPH. Certificate of Col. E. Clark, 10th December, 1784. Entitled to a bounty of 250 acres and prays for same in Washington Co.


BRASWELL, JOSEPH. Certificate of Col. E. Clark, 25th January, 1785. Minuteman, though not an inhabitant of the State at time of enlistment.


BRASWELL, SAMPSON. Minute man, 1777. Certificate of Col. E. Clark, 1st April, 1784. Prays for 287 1/2 acres in Washington Co.


BRASWELL, SAMPSON. Certificate of Col. James Jackson, 19th July, 1784. Entitled to a bounty of 250 acres of land.


BRAZEL, SAMUEL. Certificate Col. E. Clark, 21st April, 1784, that he was a refugee soldier. Entitled to 500 acres, and prays for same in Washington Co.


BRASWELL, SAMUEL, JR. Certificate of Col. E. Clark, 24th June, 1784. Entitled to a bounty of land. Prays for 287 1/2 acres in Franklin Co.


BRASWELL, WILLIAM. Certificate of Col. E. Clark, 10th December, 1784. That he was entitled to a bounty of 250 acres.


Georgia's Roster of the Revolution by Lucian Lamar Knight
Updated May 25, 2008

* Haldox, Rachel, Upson Co., GA 1829

John Haldox, Phillip Haldox, Elijah Haldox, John Irwin and William Brasell, legatees of Rachel Haldox deceased--do give and bequeathed and by these presents do fondly quit claim to all the property of said Rachel Haldox, deceased, and do give the same to James Haldox, Lucreasey Haldox and Hubbard Haldox, legatees of Rachel Haldox. Witnesses: William Dunsmore, Spencer Alford. Legatees: John Haldox, P. Haldox, Elijah Haldox, John Irwin, William Braswell. Dated Sept. 7, 1829. Recorded Sept. 9, 1829.


History of Upson County Page 248
Heritage Quest

Priscilla & Elizabeth Braswell & Jacob Johnson

Hello,
I have been trying to find out more information on a Priscilla Braswell born 1817. She had 9 childred one of which is my GGgrandfather Kindred, who is buried at Salem Seminole Cementery in Decatur GA. The problem I am having is that the family records show that this Priscilla Braswell was born in 1797 and her children are the children of Jacob Johnston, which I believe is incorrect due to the fact that if it was true, her youngest child Mary Prisilla would have been born when Pricilla was 62. You can find the census here http://ftp.us-census.org/pub/usgenweb/census/ga/randolph/1860/indx-a-c.txt showing her and the 9 children on the Randolph county 1860 census. Kindred moved to Decatur between 1860-1900 and married Mary Katherine Faircloth. If you could would you please help me find out if Kindred was illegimate or which Braswell was his father?
Thanks
Michele Kohler

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It has been thought by some that Elizabeth & Priscilla Braswell were the daughters of Jacob Braswell & Nancy Cotton of Edgecombe County North Carolina. Jacob & Nancy did indeed have daughters named Elizabeth born December 22, 1791 and Priscilla born November 18, 1797, recorded in their Family Bible. Jacob & Nancy's daughter Priscilla married a Newsom as indicated in this deed:


1841 - September 11, Priscilla Newsom, Baldwin Co., GA to William Pender, Edge. Co. for $25, a tract of land adjoining the lands of James Sherrod, Jesse C. Knight and others it being an undivided interest in the lands of the late Jacob Braswell, dec'd, it being one ninth part of the lands of the said deceased, belonging to Priscilla Newsom as one of the lawful representatives of said Jacob, signed Alexander Braswell, atty for Priscilla Newsom, wit. Jas. M. Redman, Louis C. Pender. Recorded November court 1841. (Edgecombe Co., NC DB 22 Pg. 698) FHC film 0370237, CTC.

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Priscilla Braswell common law wife of Jacob Johnson on the census gives her age accordingly:


1850 = age 38 about 1812 Randolph Co., GA
1860 = age 43 about 1817 Randolph Co., GA
1870 = age 50 about 1820 Decatur Co., GA

Her sister Elizabeth Braswell legal wife of Jacob Johnson gives her age:

1850 = age 34 about 1816 Randolph Co., GA
1860 = age 49 about 1811 Randolph Co., GA
1870 = age 64 about 1806 Decatur Co., GA
1880 = age 68 about 1812 Decatur Co., GA


Fortunately clues to the parents of Priscilla & Elizabeth can be found in naming patterns, location and a few records. The fact that Priscilla names a son Kindred and Elizabeth names a daughter Rhoda leads one to believe the girls are grand daughters of Kindred & Rhoda Braswell. But this in and of itself it not enough.


The fact that they are found in Decatur County Georgia is also important. But there is more evidence to substantiate this theory. We know that Kindred Braswell Jr. left a will in 1853 in Thomas Co., GA wherein he mentions his deceased daughter Elizabeth Ferrell. So he can be eliminated as a possible parent. His younger brother Samuel who married Sabra Brinson can also be eliminated as his oldest child was born about 1820 and the census records and the names just don't fit.


That leaves us with Robert who appears to have been married twice. His first wife is unknown to me but appears to be the mother of at least David Braswell of Laurens County Georgia who married Lucinda and their known (to me) children appear to be Tilda, Robert, Rosey, Rowan & James D. Interestingly, Priscilla Braswell names a son David Rowan, perhaps another naming pattern clue.


Emanuel grants from Land Plat Book A:


1813 - October 8, Robert Braswell 600 Acres On Long Creek [43]
1813 - October 8, Robert Braswell 500 Acres On Long Creek [157]
1813 - October 8, Kindred Braswell Jr. 35 Acres [44]
1815 - April 7, David Braswell 200 Acres [140]


1817 - July 31, Robert Braswell married Lucy Minton in Jefferson Co., Georgia.


1820 - US Census Laurens Co., GA:
Robt Braswell......................................0 0 0 1 1 0 -3 0 0 1 0


1827 – ROBERT BRASWELL of Laurens Co., in his card or notice dated May 26, 1827, says his wife LUCY has left him without the slightest cause and that he will not be responsible for her debts & c. (“The Southern Recorder” – p. 794, July 1964 The Georgia Genealogical Magazine)


1830 - US Census Thomas Co., GA Robert Brazel:
0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


1838 - Robert Braswell died in Thomas Co., GA.


1840 - US Census Thomas Co., GA Lucy Braswell
1 female 50-60 = 1780 -1790
1 female 20-30 = 1810 -1820


I believe that the 20 -30 year old female in the home of Lucy Braswell in 1840 is Priscilla Braswell and that she is the daughter of Robert Braswell. I also believe that Jacob Johnson on the 1830 census in Decatur Co., GA is the husband of Elizabeth Braswell and they appear to be newlyweds without children. Their first child was born about 1832 and in 1840, 1850 & 1860 they are in Randolph Co., GA but by 1870 have returned to Decatur County.


1830 - US Census Decatur Co., GA Jacob Johnson:
1 M 20 - 30 = 1810 -1820
1 F 15 - 20 = 1810 -1815


The children of Priscilla & Elizabeth Braswell are descendants of the Reverend Robert Bracewell through his grandson Robert Braswell whose wife was Sarah. Robert's will is filed in Bertie Co., NC 1734.


Documented Corrections Welcome

Proposed Lineage:

1. Reverend Robert Bracewell & Unknown
2. Richard Braswell the 1st & Sarah
3. Robert Braswell & Sarah
4. Robert Braswell & Julian
5. Kindred Sr. Braswell & Rhoda
6. Robert Braswell & Lucy Minton
7. Priscilla & Elizabeth Braswell

Updated February 20, 2011

Robert & Julian Braswell

1734 - September 14, ROBERT BRASWELL bequeathed unto "my loving son ROBERT BRASWELL my young gray horse and my negro man named BRISCO". (Bertie Co., NC)


1741 - Northampton County was formed from Bertie.


1741/2 - January 13, Johnathan SANDERSON of Northampton Co. planter, to James MANEY of Northampton Co., merchant, 100 acres on west side of Chowan River and east side of Buckhorn swamp, joining the Meadow branch, Robert BRASWELL and Buckhorn swamp, all houses, buildings, etc, part of a patent to Robert BRASWELL in 17__ Wit: Robert SHARMAN, Edward BARNES. (Northampton Co., NC DB 1 Pg 23)



1741/2 - February 6, John MINSIE of Chowan Co. to Edward BARNES of Northampton Co. 440 acres NS of Indian Creek and west side of Chowan River, joining John HOOKS, the Virginia line, Robert BRASWELL and the Meadow Branch. Wit: James Maney, Robert Shannan. (Northampton Co., NC DB 1 Pg 18 )


1741/2 - February 13, Jonathan SANDERSON of Northampton Co. to James MANEY of Northampton, merchant, 95 acres in Buckhorn woods, on the northerly side of Maherrin river, joining Edward BARNES, John GARDNER, Robert BRASWELL and Buckhorn swamp. Wit: Barrett MONTGOMERY, Edward BARNES.


1742 - December 13, Barrett MONTGOMERY of Northampton Co. to William BATTLE of Northampton Co. 100 acres on the west side of Chowan River and the north side of Buckhorn swamp, part of a patent to Robert BRASWELL, 6 Mar 1719, all houses, gardens, etc. Wit: Robert SHERMAN, Lucy SHERMAN. (Northampton Co., NC DB 1 Pg 60)


1743 - October 29, John WIGGINS of Northampton Co. planter to Elisha DURDEN of Nancemond Co. Va. 250 acres on the west side of Chowan river and the north side of Buckhorn swamp, part of a tract granted to Robert BRASSWELL and John HOOKS, joining a small branch, Robert BRASSWELL, the county line and the swamp. Wit: James MANEY, Joseph BULLARD, James WILKINS.


1743 - December 20, John Barnes of Northampton Co. planter to Lydia BARNES of Northampton Co. 100 acres on the north side of Maherin river, joining William WITLY, John WIGGENS and Matthew WILLIAMS, parts of a patent granted to John HOOKS and Robert BRASWELL Wit: James MANEY, Abraham PAGE, David JORNAGAN. (Ibid Pg 117)


1747 - October 20, ROBERT BRASWELL of Nhmptn to BRYANT DAUGHTREE of Nacemond, for 25 pounds Va., 200 a., part of a tract of land containing 600 a., "beg. at the mouth of a great Branch whereon the sd BRASWELLs Father lived and so up the branch to the head line so along the Head Line to Urah Swamp so down the Swamp to the first station". . . ."and JULIAN BRASWELL the wife of said ROBERT BRASWELL" surrendered her dower. Wit: JOSHUA DAUGHTREE, JANE (X) BRYANT. signed ROBERT BRASWELL & a seal, JULIAN BRASWELL & a seal. Ackd Nov. 1747 (Northampton Co., NC DB 1, 319 Bill Fields)


1750 - February 4, ROBERT BRASWELL, son of ROBERT BRASWELL decd, and WILLIAM BRASWELL of Johnston Co. to BRYAN DAUGHTREE of Nhmtn, for 20 pds Va., 100 a. on S/S of Uraha Swamp "being a tract of land which the said WILLIAM BRASWELL sold to JOHN BOYD which joins the said BOYDs line on the South West side beginning at the mouth of Great Branch and down Uraha Swamp to the mouth of Poplar Branch then up the sd branch the several courses thereof to a marked Pine & corner tree then by a Line of marked trees to a White Oak standing in the said Great Branch then down the branch to the first station". Wit: WM. BRYANT, JOSHUA DAUGHTREE. ROBERT BRASWELL & a Seal, WILLIAM BRASWELL & a Seal Ackd Feb 1750 (Northampton Co., NC DB 1, 466 Bill Fields)


Bill Field's comments on the above two deeds -

The above 300 acres appear to be land that ROBERT BRASWELL of Bertie bought and bequeathed by his will of 1736 to his son RICHARD (He bought 200 acres in 1723 from JOHN and SARAH STEWARD (Bertie DB A, 239) and 100 acres in 1728 from WILLIAM BRASWEL (Bertie DB C, 3). That his son ROBERT was able to sell the land suggests that RICHARD had died without other heirs.


The wording in the second deed above must be erroneous in calling this the land which "the said WILLIAM BRASWELL sold to JOHN BOYD" for this is surely the land that WILLIAM had sold ROBERT and it did, in fact, adjoin the 300 acre tract that WILLIAM had sold JOHN BOYD in 1734 (Bertie DB D, 150 & 313). Presumably WILLIAM still had some claim against the land, hence the necessity of a joint deed.


From Grantor/Grantee Index of Johnston, Dobbs, and Lenoir Counties, North Carolina:


1750/1754 April - Book 2 pgs 18 & 86

From: JOHN BRACEWELL to ROBERT BRYAN (BRYANT)
From: ROBERT BRACEWELL to JOHN BRACEWELL

NOTE: no doubt Robert & John are sons of Robert & Sarah Braswell
and note in the 1750 deed Robert & William were "of Johnston Co."

1757 - April 7, ROBERT BRASSWELL appears in Granville Co., SC and receives a plat of 100 acres on Little River which was later cut into Abbeville Co., SC. He is believed to be the father of brothers ROBERT & KINDRED BRASWELL who crossed the river from South Carolina into Georgia about 1764 and ask for land at Bark Camp presumably single young men as they did not mention wives or children to facilitate larger land grants.


Related Links:

Robert & Kindred Braswell GA 1765

Click here for SC Map

Robert, Kindred & Samuel Braswell on Bark Camp 1785

Overstreet & Braswell in South Carolina 1754/1757


Documented Corrections Welcome

William Braswell & Sarah

1692 - September 9, Richard Towle in his will named "my three youngest children of Susanna Braswell, Richard, William and Elizabeth Braswell"and his "loving friend" John Riggs as his executor. (IOW Co., VA W & DB 2 P. 323)


1714 - October 22, Susannah Braswell in her will named son Richard, son William, granddaughter Elizabeth Braswell, daughter Ann, grandson John Riggs, son James. (IOW Co., VA WB 3 P 304)

1731 - June 11, Richard Vick, 375 acres (N.L.) Isle of Wight County, south side of Nottoway River adjacent William Seller & Richard Braswell. 15 Shillings & Imp of 5 persons: Maren Prater, John Colesell, Wm. Key, Tho Fisher, Katherine Nickson. (Patent Book 14 Page 155)


1735 - December, Power of Attorney from John Penney and Susannah his wife to Richard Braswell to sell 150 acres to Daniel Storey originally part of Richard Washington's December 16, 1714 patent on Nottoway Swamp bounded by Bardings Branch witnessed by Wm (+) Braswell & John (signed) Braswell. (IOW Co., VA DB 5 1736-1741 Part 1 Pg 17)


1736 - June 22, Moses Faircloth sold 100 acres to Richard Brassell on Nottoway Swamp bounded by Bardens Branch witnessed by Wm (+) Brassell & John (signed) Brassell. (IOW Co., VA DB 5 1736-1741 Pg. 36-39)


1744 - April 21, From Richard Braswell's will: "I do hereby Give full power and Authority unto my Son William Braswell (whom I likewise make make {sic} and Ordain to be my only & sol Extor of this my last Will & Testament) to set up and sell the Land whereon I now live at publick Sale for ready Money to the Highest bider and after so done I give the Money to him and my Son Joseph Braswell whom I likewise Ordain to be Extor with him to be Equally Divided between them...Daughter Elizabeth Braswell...Son John Braswell after the death of my loving Wife... (IOW Co., VA WB 4 Pg. 540)


1746 - January 12, Richard Vick 250 acres in Isle of Wight County, North side of Nottoway River, of Bardens Branch, corner of Ann Thornton's line, corner of John Jent's line, Richard Braswell's line. (Land patent Book 24 Pg. 613-614)


1746 - March 12, Joseph Brasswell and his wife Sarah & William Braswell and his wife Sarah sell their father's 100 acres to Richard Vick for 19 pounds. Joseph (mark) Brasswell, William (W) Brasswell. (IOW Co., VA DB 7 1744-1747 Part 2 Pg. 445-448)


1749 - Southampton Co., VA formed from Isle of Wight County.


NOTE that Northampton County North Carolina is across the border from Southampton County Virginia.


1749 - May 23, Arthur Sellers to William (W) Braswell, both of Northampton, for 2.3 pds Silver 100 acres. (Northampton Co., NC DB I Pg. 398)


NOTE that 5 years later in 1754 John (signed) Braswell purchased 490 acres adjacent to William (W) Braswell and in 1757 proved the deed when William "of Bladen" sold his 100 acres to John Demery who was a free man of color believed by Demery researchers to be a son of the older John Demery who owned land on Seacock & Lightwood Swamps in Isle of Wight County Virginia.


NOTE that Richard Washington (who gave William's father, Richard, land) on the 16 December 1714 in Isle of Wight County - 300 acres on the south side of the main Blackwater Swamp. Beg.g &c. on the south side of the Seacock Swamp. (Library of Virginia) Compare with 1735 POA.


NOTE that on 8 Sep 1732 James Joyner of Carolina sold to John Demaris of Isle of Wight 118 acres on the south side of Seacock Swamp. (IOW Co., VA DB 4 Pg. 233)


1750 - Anson County formed from Bladen County.


1752 - November 9, Richard Vick sold to Albridgton Jones 6 acres adj. sd. Jones' mill and Nottoway Swamp on the north side of the Bridge Road which was part of 100 acres sold to Vick by William Braswell and Joseph Braswell. (Southampton Co., VA DB 1 Pg. 412-414)


NOTE that the land Joseph & William Braswell sold in Isle of Wight County Virginia in 1746 is located in Southampton County in the above 1752 deed.



1757 - January 3, William Braswell of Bladen County to John Demery of Northampton County for 14 pounds 100 acres joining Arthur Sellers, Thomas Boon & John Braswell. Wm (W) Braswell Wit: John (signed) Braswell, Elizabeth (signed) Epperson, Sarah (signed) Braswell. Proved by John (signed) Braswell. (Northampton Co., NC DB II Pg. 345)


1763 - _____Brazewell, NC Early Census Index, Bladen County.
1763 - Lazerus Johnston, NC Early Census Index, Bladen County.


1779 - January 8, a William Brazil entered 100 acres on Pelhams' Fork in Anson County NC.


NOTE that many of Bladen's early records were destroyed by fires in 1769 and 1893.


Related Link: John Demery


Click here for NC Map to analyze the locations of Northampton & Bladen counties with the 1757 deed above by clicking on the year 1757.


Documented Corrections Solicited

Updated May 19, 2010

Spencer, Edmund, Southampton Co., VA 1784

In the name of God Amen. I Edmund Spencer of the Parish of St. Luke and the County of Southampton being sick & weak of body but of sound and disposing mind and memory thanks be given to almighty God for the same, do make and constitute this my last will and testament in form and manner following. Imprimis
I give and bequeath to my two Sons David & William and their heirs forever the plantation whereon I now live & land there unto belonging, to be equally divided between them, but if either of my said Sons should die without heirs lawfully begotten of his body, my will and desire is that the Survivor should hold the whole tenement hereby intended to be divided between them to him and his heirs forever.
I give and bequeath to my Son Ezekiel & his heirs forever the plantation whereon he now lives and land thereunto belonging, also two cows, six head of hogs & two sheep.
I lend to my Son in law Nathan Jackson & his wife Sarah the use of the land I purchased of Arthur Vick during both their lives and after their decease my will is that the said land be equally-----my surviving children or their heirs. Also I give my said Son in law two sheep.
I give and bequeath unto my Son Jesse & his heirs forever a tract or parcel of land containing by estimation fifty acres more or less lying and being situated on the South side of Dicks swamp also one cow & six head of hogs.
I give and bequeath to my Son David one ferrell mare bridle and saddle also one pair of silver shoe buckels one large ____ chest one long Gun and one feather bed & furniture.
I give and bequeath unto my son William one dark bay horse bridle and saddle, one small Gun and one feather bed & furniture.
My will and desire is that the whole of my store goods that remain unsold be equally divided between my wife Mary & all my childrn and one Case containing fifteen __ Bottles.
I give and bequeath to my son in law Drewry Beal one Case containing twelve __ Bottles also one large iron bound chest & two head of sheep.
I give to my daughter Elizabeth my flex wheel.
I lend to my wife Mary the use of the desk during her life and after her decease I give the same to my daughter Elizabeth also I give my said wife Mary six sheep to be at her own choosing out of my flock. I like wise lend the use of the bed & furniture whereon I now lie to my said wife Mary during her life and after her decease, I give the same to my daughter Elizabeth.
I furthermore devise that the plantation utensiles, hand mill, grind stone, pots & racks, box iron, all the bar & old iron cyder hogsheads barrels & c, woolen wheel & cards, Loom & Gear be and remain on the plantation for the use thereof.
I give and bequeath to my wife Mary & son David the remainder of my cattle & hogs that are not already disposed of for their use during the life of my said wife & at her demise I give the whole of what are left on the plantation to my Son David.
As to the remainder of my Estate not already disposed of my will & desire is that it be sold at the discretion of my Executors Hereafter named and the money arising theron after payment of my just debts and legal ___ be equally divided between my wife Mary & all my children.
Lastly, I do appoint my friend George Gurley & son in law Drewry Beal Executors of this my last will & testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my Seal this 1st day of September Anno Domini 1784.
Signed, seal & published and declared as and for my last will & testament in the presence of

Howell WHITTINGTON

John BEAL (his mark)

Edmund (X) SPENCER

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This is not a Braswell will, nor does it mention any Braswells, but it is a key research document for the Braswells because Elizabeth Spencer's daughter married Elijah Braswell and Drewry Beal's brother in law Benjamin Johnston Jr witnessed the will of Richard Braswell.

1. Arthur Vick is the son/grandson of Richard Vick who owned land adjacent to Richard Braswell d. 1745 IOW Co., VA. Richard Vick bought Richard Braswell's land from William & Joseph Braswell.

2. Drewry Beal is the son of John Beal.


3. John Beal married Lydia Johnston sister of Benjamin Johnston Jr.


4. Benjamin Johnston Jr. witnessed the 1744 IOW Co., VA will of Richard Braswell.


5. According to the records Richard Braswell was the son of Susannah Burgess Braswell & Richard Towle. (See wills of Susannah & Towle in Document Archive)


6. Elizabeth Spencer married William Fiers December 13, 1787. Their daughter Lucinda Fiers married Elijah Braswell September 30, 1817.


Supporting Documentation:


Richard Vick of Nottoway Parish. Leg. son Josiah; daughter Patty; wife Martha; son Arthur; son Jacob; son Richard; son William; son Joshua. Exs. friends Jesse Brown & Albridgton Jones. D. Jul 23, 1757. R. Aug 10, 1758. Wit: Joseph Newsum, Henry Johnson, George Gurley, Jr. (Southampton Co., VA. WB I Pg 260)

Arthur Vick Leg: ______and his heirs; son Shadrack; son Arthur; son Samuel. Exs. sons Arthur & Samuel Vick. D. Apr 9, 1777. R. Dec 14, 1780. Wit: George Gurley, Thomas Edmunds, John Beal. (Southampton, Co., VA WB III Pg 306)


John Beall Leg: To son Drury land adjoining Dr. Browne and Howell Whittington, son Burwell, son John. Wife Liddia. Extr: Joseph Johnson. Wit: George Gurley, Thomas Edwards, Jacob Braswell. D. 13 Sep 1777 R. 12 Feb, 1778 (Southampton Co., VA DB 3 Pg 197)


Richard Braswell Leg: son William and son Joseph my executors, daughter Elizabeth, son John, loving wife D. April 21, 1744 R. August 26, 1745 Wit: Benjamin Johnson Jr., Joseph Woodard, Arthur Edwards (IOW Co., VA WB IV Pg 541) Inventory of estate returned by William and Joseph Braswell R. January 27, 1745 (IOW Co., VA WBV Pg 9)


Richard Towle Leg: my three youngest children of Susanna Braswell, Richard William and Elizabeth Braswell. Executor: "loving friend" John Riggs. D.5th of 9ber 1692. R. February 9, 1692. Wit: Thomas Moore, Robert Horner, Sarah Wakefield. (IOW Co., VA W&D Bk 2 Pg 323)


Susannah Braswell Leg: son Richard, son William, granddaughter Elizabeth Braswell, daughter Ann, grandson John Riggs, son James. Trustees Richard Jones and Richard Jordan. D. October 22, 1714 R. June 26, 1732 Wit: William Allen, Richard Jones, Richard Jordan. (IOW Co., VA WB III Pg 304)


Richard Vick 250 acres in Isle of Wight County, North side of Nottoway River, of Bardens Branch, corner of Ann Thornton's line, corner of John Jent's line, Richard Braswell's line on January 12, 1746. (Land patent Book 24 Pg. 613-614)


Benjamin Johnson Leg: wife Anne, son Jesse, son Joshua, daughter Martha, daughters Elizabeth and Anne. Extrs: wife Anne and brother Jacob Johnson. D. May 18, 1752 R. Aug 13, 1752. Wit: James Scott, Mary Johnson, Sarah Speed. ( Southampton Co., VA WB I Pg 94)


Benjamin Johnson Jr estate appraised by Job Wright, George Speed and Arthur Edwards. (Southampton Co., VA WB I Pg 97)


Benjamin Johnston estate settled by George Gurley Jr., James Jordan Scott and Samuel Brown. R. Jan 12, 1759 (Southampton Co., VA WB I Pg 283)


Benjamin Johnston Leg: wife Mary, son Joseph, son Job, son Stephen, son Jacob, daughter Mary Godwin, son John, son William, daughter Ann Wooten, daughter Sarah Barret, grandson Jesse Johnston, between my three children, Lucy, Stephen and Henry Johnston, daughter Lydia Beel D. Mar 29, 1764 (Southampton Co., VA WB II Pg 187)


Benjamin Johnson estate appraised by Job Wright, George Washington, and John Joyner R. August 13, 1767 (Southampton Co., VA WB II Pg 215)


Benjamin Johnson estate appraised by Job Wright, John Joiner and George Washington. Estate audited by Job Wright, John Beal and James Jordan Scott. Signed Joseph Johnson Ex. R. July 14, 1768 (Southampton Co., VA WB II Pg 245)


Elizabeth Spencer & William Fiers married 13 December 1787 in Southampton Co., VA.

Source Information: Dodd, Jordan. Virginia Marriages to 1800 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 1997. Original data: Electronic transcription of marriage records held by the individual counties in Virginia.

Groom: Elijah Braswell
Bride: Lucy Firs
Bond Date: 30 Sep 1817
Bond #: 000061804
Level Info: North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
ImageNum: 002600
County: Halifax
Record #: 01 025
Bondsman: William Furs
Witness: Richard Eppes

Source Information: Ancestry.com. North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2000. Original data: State of North Carolina. An Index to Marriage Bonds Filed in the North Carolina State Archives. Raleigh, NC, USA: North Carolina Division of Archives and History, 1977.

Documented Corrections Welcome

North Carolina Taxpayers

Arthur Brasswell.....................Nash 1782
Benj Brasswell..........................Bert 1781
Benjamin Brasswell.................Nash 1782
Benjamin Jr. Brasswell.............Hali 1783
Drew Brasswell.........................Hali 1783
George Brasswell......................Surr 1771
Henry Brasswell......................Nash 1782
Henry Brassell..........................Blad1784 *
Jacob Branwell........................John 1784
Jacob Brassell.........................Roan 1720
Jacob Jr. Brasswell.................Nash 1782
Jacob Sr. Brasswell.................Nash 1782
John Brassell...............................no data
John Braswell..........................Surr 1782
Martha Brasswell...................Nash 1782
Mary Brasswell.......................Chow 1721
Mourning Brasswell................Nash 1782
Nathan Brassell........................Blad 1784 *
Nathan Brazel..........................Rich 1790
Richard Brasse.........................Wilk 1782
Richard Brassell......................Dobb 1779
Richard Brasswell....................Oran 1755
Richard Jr. Brasswell.............Wayn 1786
Richard Sr. Brasswell.............Wayn 1786
Richard Sr. Branwell...............Dobb 1769
Richard Jr. Branwell...............Dobb 1769
Robert Brasswell.....................Chow 1721
Samson Brasswell......................Surr 1771
Samson Braziel..........................Surr 1772
Samuel Brasswell.....................Nash 1782
Shadrack Brasswell.................Wayn 1786
Valentine Branwell..................Cumb 1767
Val Brassell...............................Roan 1720
Wm Branwell...........................Dobb 1769
Wm Brasswell...........................Chow 1717
Wm Brasswell...........................Nash 1782 (762 a)
Wm. Jr. Brasswell.....................Nash 1782
Wm Brazil................................Dobb 1769


*NOTE that cousins Henry & Nathan are from Nash County and that Nathan ends up in Robeson County, while Henry settles across the border in Marion SC. The above Nathan is not to be confused with the Nathan Brasel who in 1786 in Bladen is next door to Lazerous Johnston and 2 doors from Benjamin Brasel.


Related Link:

Benjamin & Nathan Brassel 1786

Gurley, George, Southampton Co., VA 1768

In the name of God amen I George Gurley Sr of the County of Southampton in the Parish of St. Luke being of sound and disposing mind and memory thanks be given to almighty for the same and knowing that is appointed unto all men once to die and being possessed of estate real and personal --- dispose of the same in form and manner as following.

To wit: I give unto my loving wife one bed and furniture where we live. Item: I give unto my loving son George Gurley Jr my plantation. Item: I give unto my loving son John Gurley all my wearing cloathesltem: I give unto my loving daughter, Mary West the bed and furniture that went by the name of hers. Item: I give unto my loving daughter Fathey Sellers 4 - of current money. Item: I give unto grandson George Edwards my mare, bridle and saddle.

Lastly, my desire is that after my decd. my whole esteate that shall be left after payment of my debts -- to be equally divided between my son George Gurley Jr and Ann Edwards. I do also appoint my son George Gurley my whole executor of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I do set my hand and seal this 12 August 1768.
his mark George G. Gurley


Witnesses William Thomas, Jesse Braswell, James Peding

At a court held for Southampton 10 January 1771 this will was presented in court by George Gurley Jr


(Southampton Co., VA WB II Pg. 362)


NOTE: Jesse Braswell's descendants fall within the S/H DNA group.

Edwards, John, Southampton Co., VA 1762

In the Name of God Amen. I JOHN EDWARDS of the Province of Virginia in Southampton County being sick and weak but of sound mind & disposing Memory thanks be to God for it Calling to mind the Great mortality & for the better setteling of my Temporal affairs do make & ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form Following

First I give my Soul to God who gave it me next my Body to the Ground to be Buried in a desent manner at the discretion of my Executors - - - - - - -

Item I give to my son JACOB three parts of my Estate & the other fourth part to JESSE BRASWELL - - - - - - -

Lastly I appoint THOMAS EDWARDS whole and sole Exer~ of this my last Will & Testament revoking all other Wills heretofore by me made.

his JOHN EDWARDS O (SEAL) mark

Signed Sealed & Acknowledged in the Presence of us )

WILLIAM (O his mark) EDWARDS

PATIENCE (her mark) EDWARDS

ANN (her mark) NEWSOM

At a Court held for the County of Southampton the 11 Day of March 1762

This Will was presented in Court by THOS. EDWARDS the executor therein named proved by the oaths of WILLIAM EDWARDS & PATIENCE EDWARDS two of the Witnesses thereto ordered to be Recorded and on the motion of the said executor who made oath according to Law certificate was granted him for obtaining a probat thereof giving security.

Kello CC

(Southampton Co., VA WB I Pg. 438)

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An Inventory of the Estate of JOHN EDWARDS deced.

A Mare at (sign for pound) 7 3 Hoes & an ax 4 / (sign for pounds) 7 4

A Barrell of Cotton @ 3/ a parcel of Lumber at 2/ 0 5

A Bridle and Saddle at 12/6 3 Chairs & 2 Stools 2/ 14 6

1 Bedstead & Cord 1/6 2 Pots 1 pr Pot Hooks 1/3 2 6

a Wheal @ 1/ 6 a parcel of Pewter @ __ a Hammer @ 1/3 6 9

a Bed & Furniture @ 1 pound, a Bed & Quilt @ 1 pound 2

a parcel of Cloaths @ 15/ a plow Hoe @ 6/ 1 1

a Table and gun @ 1/8 a Tub & Piggin etc @ __ 5 8

a Collar Harnes etc 1/3 a Box & other Lumber @ 3/6 4 9

a shirt & Hock Buckel @ 3/6 a womans gown suits etc @ ___ 1 3 6

a parcel of Lumber at _/ a Bayonet etc @ 1/ 5

A Chest etc 7/6 a Wallet @ ___ Shoemakers Tools @ 2/6 10 8

8 Ducks @ 2/8 12 Poultry @ 3/ 5 8

10 / 5 bls Corn @ (pound sign) 3.10 3 10

_____________ 18 4

We the Subscribers being first sworn in Obedience to an Order of Court bearing Date March 11, 1762 have appraised in current money the Estate of JOHN EDWARDS Deced as above

GEO GURLEY Jur

JAMES STORY

WILLIAM THOMAS

At a Court held for the County of Southampton on the 13 Day of May 1762.

This inventory and appraisement of the Estate of JOHN EDWARDS Deced was returned & ordered to be recorded

Test

R. KELLO CC

(Southampton Co., VA WB I Pg. 478)

John Edwards account estate audited by Micajah Edwards, Henry Thomas and William Thomas. R. Jan 14, 1763 (Southampton Co., VA WB II Pg. 16)


Note: Jesse Braswell's descendants fall within the S/H DNA group.


Related Link: Jesse Braswell Will Brunswick Co., VA 1827

Beal, John, Southampton Co., VA 1777

1777 - September 13, John Beal Will: To son Drury land adjoining Dr. Browne and Howell Whittington; son Burwell; son John; wife Liddia. Ex., Joseph Johnson. Wit: George Gurley, Thomas Edwards, Jacob Braswell. (Southampton Co., VA WB III Pg. 199) R. Feb 12, 1778

NOTE: Lydia's brother Benjamin Johnson Jr. witnessed the 1744 will of Richard Braswell who was named as child of Susannah Burgess Braswell & Richard Towle in Towle's 1692 will.

Jacob Braswell moved to Johnston County North Carolina shortly after he witnessed the above will and his descendants fall into the S/H DNA group.

Hunter, Seth, IOW Co., VA 1759

Contributed by Carey Bracewell

In the Name of God Amen I SETH HUNTER of the Parish of Newport in the County of Isle of Wight being Sick and Weak in Body but of sound & Perfect Sense & Memory thanks be to God for the same, do think proper to make this Writing my last Will and Testament in manner and form following -

FIRST I recommend my Soul into the Hands of Allmighty God hoping through the Merits of my blessed Saviour to receive Pardon of all my Sins and my Body to be decently buried at the Discretion of my Executrix hereafter named, and as for my Worldly Estate I dispose of the same as followeth

ITEM I Give & Bequeath to my loving Wife Mary Hunter my Land & Plantation whereon I lately lived, lying on the first Swamp of Black Water in the said County of Isle of Wight to her and her Heirs forever to be sold for the Payment of my Debts, but if my said Wife can conveniently pay my Debts out of my personal Estate without selling the said Land, then I Give and Bequeath the said Land & Plantation to my loving Wife Mary during her Natural Life, and after her Decease I Give and Bequeath the same to my Daughter Frances Hunter to her and her Heirs forever, upon Condition that she pay to my Daughter Rodith Hunter, the Child which I had by PRISCILLA BRASWELL the Sum of five Pounds Current Money of Virginia.

ITEM I Give and Bequeath to my loving Wife Mary the Use and Labour of my Negro Man Slave named James during her Natural Life and after her Decease, I Give & Bequeath the said Negro Man Slave named James to my Son Seth Hunter and his Heirs forever, upon Condition that he pay to my said Daughter Rodith Hunter when he possesses the said Slave the sum of five Pounds Current Money of Virginia.

ITEM I Give and Bequeath to my loving Wife Mary Hunter the use and Labour of my Negro Man Slave named Bristol during her Natural Life and after her Decease I Give & Bequeath the said Negro Slave named Bristol to my Son Emanuel Hunter and his Heirs for ever, upon Condition that he pay to my Daughter the said Rodith Hunter the Sum of five Pounds Current Money of Virginia when he possesses the said Negro Slave.

ITEM I Give and Bequeath unto my loving Wife Mary the use of all my Personal Estate during her natural Life and after her Decease I Give the same to be equally divided between my four Children, Frances Hunter, Seth Hunter, Emanuel Hunter and Rodith Hunter to them and their Heirs forever, And lastly I do appoint and Constitute my loving Wife Mary Hunter my whole and Sole Executrix of this my last Will & Testament hereby revoaking and making Void all former Wills by me heretofore made In Witness whereof I hereunto set my Hand & Affixed my Seal this second Day of May one Thousand Seven Hundred & fifty Nine.

Signed, Sealed, Published & Declared to be his last Will & Testament, Seth Hunter /LS/
In presence of

Richard Baker

Benjamin Pynes

John Day

---

At a Court held for Isle of Wight County Septr 6th, 1759

The last Will & Testament of Seth Hunter deced was presented in Court by Mary Hunter the Executrix therein named who made Oath thereto and being proved by the Oath of Richard Baker and John Day two of the Witnesses thereto, is Ordered to be Recorded.
Teste Richd Baker Cl.

WILL BOOK 6, PAGE 311

Winstead, Duncan H., Nash Co., NC N/D

Duncan H. Winstead Will: Children: Mary Braswell, wife of Columbus Braswell of Nash Co.; Wm H. Winstead, of Wilson Co., German A. Winstead, of Wilson Co.; Franklin P. Winstead, of Nash; John H. Winstead, of Nash Co. Robert P. Winstead, of Nash; Joseph Lawrence Winstead, of Nash Co.; Lucy Ella Winstead, of Nash Co. No Executor or Guardian for two minor children. Wit: J.T. Hollingsworth, A.S. Baines. (Nash Co., NC WB I 1778-1886 no date/no page)

Odum, Jacob, Nash Co., NC 1841

September 2, 1841 - November Court 1841


Jacob Odum Will: Wife: Christian. Sons: James, William - upper part of mill place, Jacob Richard - the Atkinson place, John - middle part of mill place, Exum - lower part of mill place, David M. - land whereon I live. Daughters: Nancy, wife of Vincent Cooper. Elizabeth, wife of Daniel Brake. Mildred, wife of Jesse Braswell. Ex. Son James Odum and Henry Blount. Wit: B. Batchelor, Willis Ward. (Nash Co., NC WB I 1778-1868 Pg 455)