Henry Griffin, Edgecombe Co., NC 1819

1819 - February 27, Henry Griffin Sr: Wife & Extrx: Elizabeth, lend all lands during life or widowhood, reversion to chil. Daug: Elizabeth, 1 chest. Son: Willis, 1 horse, 12 months schooling. Exr: Son, Ichty Griffin, James Braswell. Wit: Edwin Bullock, Daniel Land. (Feb, 27, 1819. Aug. Ct., 1819. Edgecombe Co., NC Bk. E, p. 220)


1828 - December 16, Zadoc Braswell, administrator of Willis Griffin, dec'd to Crissy Braswell, one Negro girl, Savoy, about 11 years old, wit. E. Bullock. (Edge. Co Db 19, page 290, Recorded Feb Ct. 1829 CTC)


1828 - December 19, Crissy Braswell, Jetty Griffin, Elizabeth Griffin, Jr. and Simion Griffin of Edgecombe County to John Williams of Edgecombe County for $330, a tract of land beginning at a pine in Henry Griffin's deceased corner then north along Thomas Williams line 115 poles to a lightwood stake then west 168 poles to a lightwood stump then south 115 poles to a lightwood stake in said Griffin's line then east along said Griffin's line 168 poles to the first station, containing 120 acres. Sign. Crissy Braswell (X), Jetty Griffin, Elizabeth (+), Elizabeth Griffin, Simion Griffin, wit. E. Bullock (proved by), Bennett Braswell. (Edge. Co. Db 20, page 121, Recorded Feb. Ct. 1831 CTC)


1832 - February 10, Jetty Griffin of Edgecombe County to Crissy Braswell of Edgecombe County for $100, two tracts of land, 1st tract on the north side of Mercers Mill Branch bounded by the lands of John William Daniels and others, 2nd bounded by lands of Joab Proctor, Samuel Moore, John Williams and others, being all interest and right of said Jetty Griffin
to the land of Henry Griffin, Senr., dec'd, signed Jetty Griffin, wit. E. Bullock, Dan(l) Brown (+) (proved). (Edge. Co. Db 20, page 450, Recorded 1833)

Simon Braswell Paper Trail

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


1760 - September 27, James Braswell Will: Wife not named, Sons Joseph, James, Benjamin, Simon. Daughters Sarah Cain, Olive Stinson. Extr. son Simon Braswell Wit: Samuel Ruffin, John Davis, Nathaniel Ruffin. Edgecombe Co., NC WB A 142 Jan 1761 R. Jany 1765


1764 - February 25, Simon Braswell & Mary Turner - Marriage Bond, Edgecombe Co., NC., James Braswell was bondsman, Thomas Hall was witness. Bond #42966, Record # 01 024.


NOTE: James Braswell Jr. was Simon's brother who married Mary Strickland and had son Drew, who had a son Elijah. See DNA results for the match between these 2 lines.


THE COLONIAL RECORDS OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA


March 1766 (page 485-486) Petition of Edwd. Boykin for 200 Acres read Read a Petition of Edward Boykin setting forth that he had had two hundred Acres of Land granted him and was desirous to obtain an additional Tract having a Wife a Child and four Negroes Therefore praying for two hundred Acres on the north side of Briar Creek to adjoin Lands of John Brantley on the lower side--


From the New Georgia Encyclopedia online:


The Battle of Briar Creek in 1779 was a major event in Screven County's history. Although American forces lost the battle, it is believed to have been a critical campaign during the Revolution.


1784 - February 19, Thursday. Notice is hereby given to all persons having demands against Simon Braswel, deceased, to present them to me properly made out, within the time prescribed by law, so as to show their character and amount. And all persons indebted to said deceased are hereby required to make immediate payment. (signed) Edward Boykin, Administration. [Savannah, Georgia, Newspaper Clippings Georgia Gazette]


1798 - ___ 2, warrant issued & surveyed the 16th day of February 1799, Screven County, JAMES BRASEL 200 acres of land in Screven County bounded to the no. Est by Abraham Lewis, Sr, So. Est by Priscilla Thomas and on all other sides by vacant land. Chain Carriers: Abraham Lewis, Sr & Abraham Lewis, Juner. James Oliver C.Ct.
Plat 200 acres Screven Co. Advertised March 4, 1799, recorded Book A, page 192, Screven Co., GA (GA Archives) EEEEE Grant Book, page 33, 200 acres, year of grant 1802


1802 - GA Headright and Boundary
Brasel, Jas.
Location of Grant: Screven
Book Grant: EEEEE
Page: 33
Acres: 200
Year of Grant: 1802


1805 - GA Land Lottery Screven County
Turner Braswell drew 1 blank


NOTE: Considering the DNA match in Halifax Co., NC, it can be deduced that Turner and James must be brothers and sons of Simon Braswell & Mary Turner.


1807 - GA Land Lottery Screven County 1807
Braswell, Jno. (orph of Jas. Braswell)
Lot 254 District 10


1811-1823 Screven County - Index to Court of Ordinary
Minutes, Book I
David Emanuel – Guard. John Braswell


NOTE: In 1820 on the Screven County Georgia Census there are 3 names between Turner Braswell's future administrator Peter Reddick & David Emanuel, who was John Braswell's guardian.


1820 - February 2, Turner Braswell married Mary Hay.
(HAY Bk "A" Ret. 1821-33, P 105, Screv. Co)


1825 - July 25, John Braswell married Elizabeth Burton,
(BRASWELL Bk "A" Ret. 1821-33, P 105, Screv. Co)


1850 United States Federal Census
Name: John Brazell
Age:49
Estimated birth year: abt 1801
Birth Place: Scriven
Gender:Male
Home in 1850: Division 79, Tattnall, Georgia


DNA Results

Updated June 30, 2009

Bird Braswell 1837

1837 – September 5, The Southern Recorder – “In Hancock County at the house of BIRD BRASWELL on 23^RD ultimo., Mrs. ANGELINA LONGHREN in her 23^rd year; she was MR. BRASWELL’s granddaughter. Member Baptist Church 5 years. Married only a short time before her death to DANIEL LONGHREN who is left to mourn her demise.” (Posted on Braswell List from James Allen)

Georgia Colonial and Headright Plat Index

1759 - Elijah Brazeal, Parishes; 100 acres on Savannah River
1784 - Bird Braswell; Wilkes; 400 acres on Beaverdam Creek
1784 - Ferdinand Braswell; Washington; 287.5 acres on Clarks Creek
1784 - Frederick Braswell; Washington; 287.5 acres on Clarks Creek
1784 - Frederick Braswell; Washington; 287.5 acres on Shoulderbone
1784 - Sampson Brazill; Washington; 287.5 acres on Shoulderbone
1784 - John Braswell; Washington; 287.5 acres on Williamsons Sw.
1784 - John Braswell; Washington; 287.5 acres on Clarks Creek
1785 - Benjamin Braswell; Washington; 200 acres on Rocky Branch
1785 - Benjamin Braswell; Washington; 200 acres on Buffalo Creek
1785 - George Braswell; Washington; 200 acres on Sandhill Creek
1785 - Kindred Braswell; Washington; 100 acres
1785 - Kindred Braswell; Washington; 100 acres
1785 - Samuel Braswell; Burke; 100 acres on Bark Camp Creek
1786 - David Braswell; Greene; 287.5 acres on Big Creek
1786 - Kindred Braswell; Burke; 100 acres on Bark Camp Creek
1786 - Samuel Braswell; Wilkes; 200 acres on Rocky Comfort Creek
1786 - Samuel Braswell; Washington; 300 acres on Ohoopee River
1786 - Samuel Brazel; Greene; 200 acres on Buffalo Creek
1786 - Willis Breazeal; Burke; 100 acres
1787 - Henry Breazeal; Burke; 100 acres
1787 - Lamentation Braswell; Wilkes; 1200 acres on Cedar Creek
1787 - Robert Braswell; Washington; 200 acres on Ohoopee River
1788 - Kindred Braswell; Washington; 150 acres on Ohoopee River
1788 - Robert Braswell; Washington; 200 acres on Ohoopee River
1788 - John Brazel; Wilkes; 200 acres
1789 - Robert Braswell; Burke; 60 acres
1789 - Robert Braswell; Washington; 200 acres on Ohoopee River
1789 - Samuel Braswell; Washington; 200 acres on Sandhill Creek
1790 - Kindred Braswell; Washington; 150 acres
1790 - Robert Braswell; Washington; 287.5 acres on Ohoopee River
1790 - Robert Braswell; Washington; 200 acres on Rocky Creek
1790 - Robert Braswell; Washington; 200 acres on Rocky Creek
1790 - Robert Braswell; Washington; 300 acres on Rocky Creek
1791 - Bird Brazell; Wilkes; 245 acres on Briar Creek
1791 - Frederick Brazel; Elbert; 76 acres
1792 - John Brazel; Effingham; 300 acres on Lotts Creek
1792 - Samuel Braswell; Wilkes; 200 acres on Ogeechee River
1793 - Robert Brazel; Effingham; 100 acres on Lotts Creek
1799 - Samuel Braswell; Montgomery; 200 acres
1799 - Benjamin Brasel; Franklin; 200 acres
1799 - James Brasel; Screven; 200 acres
1799 - Willis Brazeal; Burke; 300 acres on Buckhead Creek
1800 - Frederick Brazel; Franklin; 45 acres on Shoal Creek
1800 - William Brazel; Franklin; 100 acres
1800 - Winney Brazel; Franklin; 89.5 acres on Broad River
1801 - Robert Braswell; Montgomery; 200 acres on Ohoopee River
1802 - Jacob Brazell; Liberty; 200 acres on Beards Creek
1807 - N. Braswell; Jefferson; 16 acres
1809 - Robert Braswell; Montgomery; 200 acres
1810 - Robert Brazill; Camden; 300 acres on White Creek
1812 - Kindred Braswell Junr.; Montgomery; 250 acres
1812 - Robert Braswell; Montgomery; 200 acres on Ogeechee River
1813 - Kindred Braswell Junr.; Emanuel; 35 acres
1813 - Robert Braswell; Emanuel; 500 acres on Long Creek
1813 - Robert Braswell; Camden; 80 acres
1815 - M. D. Brasell, McIntosh; 200 acres
1818 - David Braswell; Emanuel; 200 acres on Ogeechee River
1818 - Simeon Braswell; Emanuel; 100 acres on Long Creek
1819 - Robert Brazell; Camden; 125 acres
1823 - Robert Brazel; Camden; 361 acres
1834 - John Brazell; Tattnall; 322 acres on Branch of Thomas Creek
1836 - D. H. Brazell; Camden; 295 acres on Tide Branch
1836 - D. H. Brazell; Camden; 295 acres on Tide Branch

Georgia Virtual Vault

Willis Breazeal & Daniel Overstreet 1786

State of Georgia} Pursuant to a warrant from the Court of Justices Directed to Thomas Lewis Burke County} Esqr. County Surveyor Dated the 3rd Day of April 1786 and Signed by Thomas Lewis Junr. Esqr. one of the Senior Justices for the aforesaid County I have Admeasured and laid Out unto Willis Breazeal (Residenture of the State aforesaid) a tract of land Containing one hundred Acres Situate and being in the County aforesaid adjoining Southwesterly By land granted to Elijah Breazeal Dec'd (?) And Southeasterly by land of Henry Baker and North Easterly by land of Wm. Scott and the other Side by land vacant at the time of Survey having Such Natural and Artificial Marks as above Delineated And Expressed Certified this 23rd Day of Oct. 1786 by
Wm. Ninson}
Daniel Overstreet} S.C. B.
Willis Wood D.S.

Kindred Braswell, Burke Co., GA 1786

State of Georgia} Pursuant to a warrant from the Court of Justices Directed to Thomas Burke County} Lewis Esqr. County Surveyor Dated the 6th day of March 1786 and Signed Tho. Lewis Junr. Esq. one of the Senior Justices for the Aforesaid County I have admeasured and laid out unto Kindred Braswell Residenture of the State Aforesaid, A tract of land Containing one hundred Acres Situate and being in the County aforesaid on Bark Camp Near Ogeeche Adjoining South Easterly by his own land and Southwesterly by land of Copofs (?) and Northeasterly by land of Samuel Braswell and on the other Side by land Vacant at the time of Survey having Such Natural and Artificial marks as above Delineated and Expressed Certified this 7th day of July 1786 By
Wm. Ninson (?)}
Samuel Braswell} S,C,B.
Willis Wood. D,S

* James Brasel, Screven Co., GA 1798

Georgia}
Screven County}
Warrant Dated the 2 Day of April 1798
Surveyed the 16th Day of February 1799 ~
Fore James Brasel Who Resides in (torn) state a Tract of Two Hundred acres of Land in Screven County Bound to the No. Est by Aberham Lewis sir so Est by Precila Thomas and on all other sides by vacant Land. Certified
Aberham Lewis sir}
Aberham Lewis Juner} ch CB
James Oliver CS

* James Brazzil, Screven Co., GA 1799

Georgia}
Screven County}
Warrant dated 5th day of Aug 1799
Surveyed the 6th day of Aug 1799
For Abraham Lewis who resides in this State a tract of two hundred Acres of Pine Land in Screven County bounded N. E. and N. W. by James Brazzil and Vacant land and on all other sides by Vacant land.
James Brazzil}
Abraham Lewis Jun} ChB
James Oliver C. S.

* James Brasel, Screven Co., GA 1801

Georgia}
Screven County}

Warrant Dated 3 Day of August 1801
Surveyed 23 Day of September 1801
For Abraham Lewis who Resides in this state a Tract of Two Hundred acres of Land Lyin on part of the Big Branch the Waters of Little Ogechee Bound on all sides by vacant Land ~
Ruben Bolton}
James Brasel} chB
Certified
James Oliver C-

James Brasel, Screven Co., GA 1802

Georgia}
Scriven County}
Warrant dated 11th Day of February 1802
and Surveyed the 2d Day March 1802 ~ ~
For Ruben Bolton who Resides in this State A Tract
of Three Hundred and fifty acres of Land Bounded
So. Eastley by William Larring No. Eastley by James Brasel
So. Eastley by Abraham Lewis Siner and vacant Land and on
all other sides by vacant Land ~ ~
Elijah Oglesble}
Moses Larring} CC
Certified by me
James Oliver C.S.

John Braswell, Screven Co., GA 1824

1824 - May 1, Estate appraisal of Irvin Boyet ordered. James Lambert & Edward Boyet appointed administrators of the estate with Lewis Lewis & John Braswell as security. Purchasers at the estate sale: Howell Sasser, Edward Boyet, Willis Taylor, William Hill Hill, Seth Boyet, Elizabeth Jeffers, Thomas Womack, Joseph Dickey, Benjamin Womack, William Hill, Wright Cale, Lewis Lewis, Edward Boyet, Moses Larisey, Daniel Hurst, Hardy Scarborough, Jesse Morris, John Braswell, Thomas Womack, James Lambert. James Lambert as administrator filed the sale on 4 Jam 1825. Edward Boyet, administrator, filed on 14 Mar 1826 when outstanding bills were paid from the proceeds of the estate sale. (Screven Co., GA Wills & Appraisals, pp 156, 132, 98, 107, 143, 9, 199, 227)

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* Jacob, Averilla & William Braswell 1787

South Carolina ) By Henry Hampton Esquire Ordinary

Camden District ) of the said District. . . . .

Whereas WILLIAM BRAZELL hath applied to me for Letters of Administration in the Estate of JACOB BRAZELL late of Camden District, Deceased.

These are hereby to Cite and Admonish all and Singular the Kindred and Creditors of the Said Deceased to be and appear before me in the Court of Ordinary to be held in Camden on

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South Carolina ) By Henry Hampton Esquire Ordinary

Camden District )

Whereas AVERILLA BRAZELL hath applied to me for Letters of Administration of all and Singular the Goods and Chattels Rights and Credits of JACOB BRAZELL late of Camden District Deceased, These are therefore to Cite and Admonish all and Singular the Kindred and Creditors of the said Deceased to be and appear before me in the Court of Ordinary to be held in Camden on the Twelfth day of March next to Shew Cause if any they have why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and Seal this Nineteenth day of February in the year of Our Lord One thousand seven hundred and Eighty Seven and In the Eleventh Year of American Independence

H. Hampton

Ordinary’s Office

H. Beauman

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South Carolina) By Henry Hampton Esquire Ordinary of the

Camden District) said District

KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents that AVERILLA BRAZELL Widow and Relict of JACOB BRAZELL late of Camden District Deceased WILLIAM NETTELS and JOHN MACK KINNEY of the same place are jointly and Severally held and firmly bound unto Henry Hampton Esquire Ordinary of the said District in the full and just Sum of Three Thousand Pounds Sterling to be paid to the said Henry Hampton or his Successors in the said Office for the time being Attorney or Assigns which payment well and truly to be made We bind ourselves and each of us Our and every of Our Heirs Executors and Administrators firmly by these Presents Sealed with Our Seals and Dated this 18th day of May in the year of Our Lord One thousand seven hundred and eighty seven and in the Eleventh Year of the Sovereignty and Independence of the United States of America.

WHEREAS Administration of all and Singular the Goods and Chattels Rights and Credits of JACOB BRAZELL late of the said District of Camden Deceased was lately granted to the above bound AVERILLA BRAZELL by the said Henry Hampton.

NOW THE CONDITION of this Obligation is such that ____ AVARILLA BRAZELL shall and do well and truly Administer all _____ the Goods and Chattels Rights and Credits which were of the Said JACOB BRAZELL Deceased and which shall come into the Hands of the aforesaid AVARILLA BRAZELL to be Administered and make Distribution of all that shall remain after payment of the said Deceaseds Debts and Funeral expences in due course of Law then this obligation to be Void otherwise to be and remain in full force and Virtue.

Sealed and delivered AVARILLA (her mark) BRASELL

WILLIAM (his mark) NETTLES

In the presence of A. B. Ross JOHN MACK (his mark) KINNEY

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South Carolina ) By Henry Hampton Esquire Ordinary of the

Camden District ) the said District

To ARTHUR BROWN ROSS Esquire

The said ARTHUR BROWN ROSS Have and by these Presents Do give unto you the said ARTHUR BROWN ROSS full power and authority to administer the usual oath to AVARILLA BRAZELL to ____ Administratrix of all and Singular the Goods and Chattels Rights and Credits of JACOB BRAZELL late of this District Deceased and to administrater the usual oath to the appraisers named in ___________who the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God according to the form of the Statute in that Case made and ____ likewise to the __ Bond herewith________return of your doing herein are to ______hand and this Twenty the years of Our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty seven and in the Eleventh year of American Independence.

H. HAMPTON

Ordinary’s Office

H. Beaumont

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(Administratrix’s Oath)

You AVARILLA BRAZELL_________JACOB BRAZELL Deceased ______as you __ and believe and ___ you will produce ___ and inform the Appraisers that shall be appointed by the Ordinary all and Singular the Goods and Chattels of the said JACOB BRAZEL Deceased already have or shall before the day of making the appraisement come into your hands ----- Singular the Good and Chattels, Rights and Credits

That you will make a time and all the Rights and Credits of the Deceased and pay his Debts --- that you will make a true and full inventory of all the

All the Rights and Credits of the said Deceased which the same be in ready Money Judgments _______ notes of Hand together with a list or ______ of the Books of Accounts of such Intestate Person and exhibit & cause to be exhibited the ______ Inventory and Sales ______ with the appraisment of the said Deceaseds Goods and Chattels. Certified under the Hands of the ____ of the Appraisers. Foresaid into the Ordinary Office of Camden District within the time prescribed by Law

(Appraisers Oath)

You JOSIAH SCOTT, JACOB CHERRY & PAUL POWERS Swear that you will make a Just and true Appraisement of all and Singular the Goods and Chattels (Ready Money only accepted) of JACOB BRAZELL Deceased as shall be Produced by AVARILLA BRAZELL, Administratrix of all and Singular the Goods and Chattels Rights and Credits of the said JACOB BRAZELL Deceased and that you will return the same Certified under your Hands unto the said AVARILLA BRAZELL Administratrix within the time prescribed by Law.

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I do hereby certify that agreeable to the _____ of the ______ Dedimus Potestatem

I have Administered. The usual Oath to the Administratrix and Appraisers as therein ______ to do

Camden 2d July 1787 A. B. ROSS

A list of the appraisment of JACOB BRASELL deceased, July 19, 1787

To 41 Head of Cattle at 1.10 pound per head- - - - - - - - - - 61.10

To Stock of Hogs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 36.3.4

To a horse - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -10.

To one Gun - 3.5.3 - To a Gun - 3.5.3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -6.10.6

To a Feather bhed, bed stead & Furniture - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -7.

To bed and One Sheet - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6.

To a bed, bed Stead and Four Blankets - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -3.

To Six Chairs and Two Tables - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1.5

To 1 _y’h and Six plates and Two Basons pewter - - - - - - - - 1.2.6

To Earthenware, Six plates and Two pans - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0.4.8

To Saddle and bridle - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -0.9.4

To Two hay, Two Axex and Grubg. Hoe - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1.0

To 1 Loom, 2 and 1 Shuttel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1.

To 1 pot and 1 pan - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -0.9.4

Cooper Ware, 2 pails, 2 ___, 3 ____, 1 Churn, 1 Tub - - - - 0.14.0

To One Chest 2/4 wool Whee, 1/8 ___ Hook pow 9 1/1- - - 0.16.4

To 8 geese 18/8 Three Bee Hives, 1/3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2.3.8

______________

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -137.8.8

We the undermentioned Subscribers do Certify the above appraisment to be just and True as Witness our hands JOSIAH SCOTT, JACOB CHERRY

* Jacob Brasil, Camden Dist, SC 1784

South Carolina
I have caused to be admeasured and laid out unto JACOB CHERRY a Tract of Land containing Two Hundred Acres Situate in the District of Camden, on Springs of Gum Swamp, West side of Wateree River in the Fork, and hath such form, marks, buttings and boundings as the above
Plat Represents ----
Jas. Bredin, Dep. Survr.
Certified for 5th October 1784 Ephraim Mitchell, S.G.

The survey map shows JACOB BRASIL's Land on one side, vacant land on both sides of JACOB BRASIL's. On the 4th side of JACOB CHERRY's plat is COL. JOSEPH KERSHAWs Land and ISAAC ROSS's Land.

South Carolina Archives

* Jacob & Averilla Brazell

1787 – JACOB BRAZELL, Apt. 10, Pck 310 AVERILLA BRAZELL applied for Adm. . . . 19 Feb. 1787. Citation read March 5, 1787 by Lewis Collins. An application for Adm. By WILLIAM BRAZELL was begun but left incomplete. Dedimus to Arthur Brown Ross to administer oath of AVERILLA BRAZELL 22 May 1787. Appraisers: Josiah Scott, Jacob Cherry, Paul Powers. Bond: AVERILLA, relict of JACOB BRAZELL, Adm., William Nettles, Jacob Mack Kinny, securities, 18 May 1787. Inventory 19 July 1787. (Camden District, SC Wills & Administrtions 1781-1787 (1770-1796_ abstracted by Brent H. Holcomb, G.R.S. and Elmer O. Parker, from Bob Delahunt)

Note: The name Jacob Mack Kinny is actually John Mack Kinney on the transcription.

See Transcriptions

Updated June 25, 2009

* Jacob Braswell, Kershaw Co., SC

NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES

Boykin Mill Complex
Section 8 Page 1


Boykin Mill, historically known as Mill Tract Plantation, is located eight miles south of Camden on Swift Creek. This creek flows into the Wateree River and is a strong stream. Early in the settlement of Fredericksburgh Township, which encompassed the area around Camden, land on this and other creeks was much sought after for the potential source of power. A mill pond was created on this site sometime before 1786...

In 1880, Boykin Mill was among fifteen grist mills located in Kershaw County...


The early importance of the mill at the Boykin plantation is indicated by the patterns of development which occurred around it. This crossroads still still exhibits evidence of its importance in the rural life of lower Kershaw County during the eighteenth and nineteenth century. The land surrounding Boykin Mill began to be settled shortly before the Revolutionary War. The earliest grants located on the land which later constituted Mill Tract Plantation were given to Jacob Braswell [often seen as Brazil, Brazeel, etc.] in 1773, Robert English in 1773, Henry Hunter [date unknown, but pre-1819], Aaron Ferguson in 1784, Lewis Collins in 1784, and James Adkinson in 1773.


By 1786, Samuel Boykin had purchased Robert English's four hundred and twenty acres on Swift Creek where the present dam and mill pond are situated. At that time there was a "dwelling house" located directly south of the present dam; it appears that this structure stood until at least 1869, when it appears on a plat in the same location. This structure would have been near the present-day store and post office...

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Isaac Braswell, Edgecombe Co., NC 1870

April 23, 1870

In the name of God, Amen I Isaac Braswell of Edgecombe Co. .. being of sound mind and disposing memory ; to my beloved wife, Elizabeth Braswell, 200 acres of land known as the dower of Bithel Braswell widow and at her death to be equally divided between my children, to wit? Polly, Francis, George, Crissy, Luginah, Jesse, Milly and upon the death of either of the above children without a child to be equally divided between the others;

Item beloved wife, Elizabeth Braswell years provisions, one horse her choice one cow and calf 1 ox cart and wheels and furniture utensils sufficient for one horse farm ten head of hogs her choice and at her death to be equally divided between the aforesaid children to wit? Polly, Francis, George, Cressey, Luginah, Jesse and Milly and upon the death of any of them without a child to be equally divided among the others;

Item to my daughter Elizabeth Edwards the tract of land whereon she now lives known as the marshfield adjoining John C. Robbins, Robert B. Braswell & beginning at an ash Robert Braswells corner then nearly north to a branch where the fence now crosses then up the branch to near the head then north a blazed line to the new path then west along the new path to Jesse Dixon line then south along Jesse Dixons line to his and Robbins corner then along Robbins line south to Robert Braswells corner then east along Braswells line to a small white oak then north Braswells line to an ash the beginning containing 75 acres;

Item-to my beloved son Asberry Braswell the tract of land whereon he now lives known as a part of the Gray land adjoining Polly Calhoun and John Daws beginning at Polly Calhouns corner Cokey Swamp then up the canal to the (gray) Branch then up the gray branch to the new fence then north to Polly Calhouns line containing 65 acres;

Item- to my daughter Pennetta Braswell Proctor the tract of land whereon she now lives known as my old place beginning at the road bridge then down the canal to John Daws corner then nearly sough along John Daws line to his land then nearly west along the path to the place marked by Levi Lancaster for a new road then to the road then down the road to the beginning containing 75 acres;

Item- to my daughter Nancy Price one half of a tract of land known as the Taylor Tract containing 100 acres, her part adjoining John Daws, R.B. Braswell and my Ruffin Tract:

Item- I loan to my daughter Julia Braswell the other half of my Taylor Tract of land which is 50 acres for her use and benefit during her natural life and at her death to be equally divided between Nancy Prices children, I also give to my daughter Julia Braswell the sum of $100 which is all I want her to have of my estate:

Item- I also give to my daughter Nancy Price the sum of $100 which is all I want her to have of my estate;

Item- I give to my four grandchildren, Anzalina Luper, Mauzauia Luper, Isaac G. Luper and Sally A. Luper one tract of land known as the Ruffin tract adjoining the lands of R.B. Braswell, Kinchen Edwards and others, provided that if any of them should died without children their part shall go to them that has children, I also give the above named four children $100 to be equally divided between them;

Item- the balance of my land not otherwise disposed of I give to my seven children, to wit: Polly, Francis, George, Crissey, Lugenah, Jesse & Milly to be equally divided between them provided that if any of them should die without children their part shall go to them that has;

Item- I give to my son Asberry Braswell one bed and furniture or $25 in money;

Item- I give to my daughter Polly Braswell one bed and furniture or $25 in money;

Item- I give to my daughter Francis Braswell one bed and furniture or $25 in money;

Item- I give to my daughter Lugenah Braswell one bed and furniture or $25 in money;

Item- I give to my daughter Crissy Braswell one bed and furniture or $25 in money;

Item- I give to my daughter Milly Ann Braswell one bed and furniture or $25 in money;

Item- I give to my son George one bed and furniture or $25 in money;

Item- I give to my son Jesse one bed and furniture or $25 in money;

Item- all my just debts to be paid out of my property not otherwise disposed of and if any remainder to be equally divided between my children, Asberry Braswell, Pennetta Proctor, Elizabeth Edwards, Polly Braswell, Francis Braswell, George Braswell, Crissy Braswell, Lugenah Braswell, Jesse Braswell & Milly Braswell Braswell;

Item- I appoint my two friends Miller John Proctor and Oran J. Proctor my executors, signed Isaac Braswell (IB), wit. B.B. Smith, L.B. Jackson (X).

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY dated 17 June 1873 state value of estate at $10,000 and that heirs are Elizabeth Braswell, his widow, his children, Asberry Braswell, John Braswell, Nancy (Price), (Pennetta) Proctor, Elizabeth Edwards, Frances Braswell, Polly Braswell, Lugenia Braswell, Cely Braswell, ( ) A. Braswell, George Braswell, Jesse Braswell, and his grandchildren, Lena Luper, Margena Luper, Thomas A. Luper, and Sally A. Luper.

(CTC)

* Valentine Braswell, Edgefield Co., SC 1788

1788 - "South Carolina. I do hereby certify for Valentine Breaziel a tract of land containing two hundred and twenty six acres (surveyed for him the 10th day of December 1788 & situate in the District of Ninety Six in Edgefield County on the waters of the Edisto River at the Sister Ponds & hath forms and marks buttings and boundings as the above plat Represents. Given under my hand this 8th day of March 1791. David Burks Depty Sevnr., F. Bremar Suvr Genl. (SCA)

* Ridley Brazil, Guilford Co, NC 1829

Ridley Brazil - 16 Nov 1829 - Prb Feb. 1830

Jane Price - bed & furniture, checked counterpin, blanket

Kipey Brazil - Chest, Oxen & hooks, part of my clothes, sheets

Jacob Brazil - large white sow:

Elijah Brazil - 3 hogs, harrow

Joel Brazil, Pleasant Brazil, & James Brazil - one pig each

Elijah Brazil's little child - the plates, cups & saucers

Elijah Brazil - $1 on Nathaniel Simpson, $1 on William Brown, 50 cents on

William Simpson

Exrs: Robert H. Dalton appointed by court

Wits: Thomas Wison, Nancy Delay

(Irene B. Webster, Guilford County, North Carolina Will Abstracts 1771-1841 (Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, Inc, 107. B:0627)

* Phereby Brassell, Smith Co, TN 1849

Will Book 7, Smith County, Tennessee.
WB 178 Phareby Brassill
State of Tennessee)
Smith County)

In the name of God Amen I Phereby Brassell being old and infirm of health and badly strenth(?) but of sound mind disposing memory and calling to mind the uncertainity of life and the certainty of death I do therefore make and publish this as my last will and testament here in after named, to wit, First I do give and bequeath unto my daughter Mornin Sadler and her lawful heirs all the right and title I have in and to a negro girl Evaline and her increase if any there be which said Evaline was given me by my father Sherwood Evans after the death of Appy Brassell. I do declare this to be my will and last testament to which I set my hand and seal this the 8 of November 1849.

Signed sealed and published Phareby (her X mark) Brassell

Subscribed and manus herewith in the presence of the Testator John S. Carter

Thos. W. Wootten

Tennessee)
Smith County) County Court March Term 1852

This the last will and testament of Phareby Brassell was produced in open court for probate and the execution thereof duly proved in open court by the oaths of John S. Carter and Thomas W. Wootten Subscribing Witnesses thereto Whereon said last will and testament was ordered to be filed and recorded.

/s/ W. P. Hollam Clk

Recorded 10th March 1852
file dated 1852

* Warren County, Tennessee Deeds

1813 - May 21, Cooper MELTON to Sampson BRAZIL, both of Warren County, for $250.00, 63 acres on the Dry Fork of Smith's Fork. Reg. 15 Sept 1813. (Warren Co., TN Deed Book A Pg. 393) KBD

1813 - May 21, Drury SELLARS to Matthew SELLARS, both of Warren County, for $60.00, 60 acres on the Dry Fork of Smith's Fork. Reg. 15 Sept. 1813 (Warren Co., TN Deed Book A Pg. 394) KBD

1813 - May 21, John SELLARS to Archibald SELLARS, both of Warren County, for $70.00, 24 acres on the Dry Fork of Smith's Fork..Sampson BRAZIL'S line..John SELLARS tract. Reg. -Sept 1813 (Warren Co., TN Deed Book A Pg. 395) KBD


1820 - Joseph ENGLAND of Jefferson Co., Kentucky sold to William BRASEL of Warren Co., Tennessee feather beds & furniture, 2 bedsteads, etc. For safe keeping for Landy ENGLAND & Polly TAYLOR the children of the deceased M___ TAYLOR until they become of age. (Bk. D, pg. 137)

1831 - January 6, William BRASSELL to John MARSHALL, $40, south side of Collins River, 12 acres, Jerry JONES’ line. (Bk. H, pg. 518)


Updated June 16, 2009

* Samuel Braswell, Robertson Co., TN 1852

Vincent Braswell et al)Decree (?)
Exparte (?) to Sell Slave)

Be it remembered that on this the 7th day of (December?)
1852 (1?) this [same?] came in to be heard and was heard by the Worshipful [Cancery?] Court of Robertson County [repan?] the petition of the parties and because it appears that Samuel Braswell died intestate in this County in July 1852 leaving a Widow Sarah Braswell and Vincent, William, Bennet and Mary Braswell his children and because it appears that Bennet and Mary are minors and Coleman Farthing is their [something illegible written in margin] guardian and because it appears that D.W. Taylor is the Adminis-trator of said Braswell decd. And because it Appears that the Widow has had dower [cant read next part] of her deceased husbands Estate and because it appears that all the property has been legally disposed of except Negro Woman Cherry & because it appears that it would be best to sell same Negro for distribution between Petitioners Vincent,William, Bennet, and Mary and because it appears that all the parties are properly before the Court, It is therefore ordered adjudged and decreed that by the Court D.W. Daylor [sic Taylor] be appointed Special Commissioner to sell said Negro Woman Cherry to the highest bidder at the Court House in {the town of this part superscripted} Springfield on a credit(?) of Twelve months first giving twenty days notice of time and place and that he take bond and two good securities for the purchase money and that he take said Note as Administrator of Samuel Braswell decd.and that he account for the same as such Administrator that said Coming (?) from Collect fifteen Dollars in Cash of Said Sale to pay the Cost of this proceeding and that he report all things to the January Term of this Court 1853. And that petitioner pay the Cost of the proceeding for Which an Execution may issue. [It is ?] ordered by the Court in this Court that B.M. Ellis Revenue Collector of Robertson County have a credit With the State of Tennessee And a Settlement With the Comptroller of the State by the sum of Seven Dollars and 15 Cents and that he have a credit by the sum of Seven Dollars and 77 cents on a settlement with the County Trustee (?) For insolvencys and [ ? ] in Tax list for the year 1852 Making in all the sum of fourteen Dollars and 92 cents.
An inventory and account of sale of the estate J E Winfield decd was handed (?)By the admr and examined allowed and ordered to be recorded
An inventory and account of sale of the estate Jackson Couts decd was [ ? ] in by the Court Executor which was [ ? ] ordered to be recorded
D.W. Taylor is by the Court appointed Special Commissioner to Sell Slave Cherry belonging to S. Braswell decd estate the said D.W. Taylor is interred [sic] into bond[the last line has been chopped off]Jas Woodard Thos. Farmer


Transcribed by Lucy A. Barron for Ann Braswell
Contributed by Jody Braswell Hunt