Joseph Braswell of Edgecombe Co., NC

1714 - October 22, SUSANNAH BRASWELL Will: Leg: son RICHARD, son WILLIAM, grand daughter ELIZABETH BRASWELL, daughter ANN, grandson JOHN RIGGS, son JAMES. Trustee Richard Jones & Richard Jordan. Wit: William Allen, Richd Jones, Richd Jordan. (IOW Co., VA WB 3 P 304)


1760 - September 20, JAMES BRASWELL Will: Son JOSEPH BRASWEL, Son JAMES BRASWEL, Son BENJAMIN BRASWEL, Daughter SARAH CAIN, Daughter OLIVE STINSON, Son SIMON BRASWEL, Wife mentioned but not named. Witness: Samuel Ruffin, John Davis. (Edgecombe Co., NC) NOTE: See 1784 entry.


1742 – June 8, Edgecombe Co., NC inquisition into the death of CONSTANTINE DEVOTION, hatter, presented to THOMAS BLOUNT, J.P., Jurry finds that DEVOTION died when his mare fell on him on the 8th of June. Jury: JOHN ROYALL, THOS. DRUCE, P. ROCHER, JAMES BIRD, JAMES BROSWELL, THOS. TURNER, LEWIS DAVIS, JAMES PERRY, JOSEPH BRASSELL, WM KILLINGSWORTH, WILLIAM BRYANT, JOSEPH BRYANT. (Colonial Court Papers, Group 6: Inquests, Instructions from Lord Granville, Bills of Sale for chattels.) NOTE: This record proves Joseph & James were born by 1721.


1742 - September 21, John JACKSON of Edge. Co. to Joseph CAIN of Edge. Co., 200 pounds current money of N.C., 300 acres on the south side of Roanoke river and ye south side of Little swamp. Wit: WILLIAM CAIN (his mark), JOSEPH BRASWELL. Reg. Edge. Co. May Ct. 1743. R. FORSTER C. Ct. (Edge Co., NC D.B. 5 Pg 154) NOTE: William Cain is Joseph Braswell's brother in law.


1743 - April 9, Captain John SPIER of Terrill Co. to JOSEPH BRASSELL of Edge. Co., 10 pounds sterling money of Great Britain, 100 acres on the north side of Deep creek where William BLACKBURN lived. Wit: Thomas BLOUNT, George JOHNSTON, James GAINER. Reg. Edge. Co. Aug. Ct. 1743. Robert FORSTER C. Ct. (Edge Co., NC D.B. 5 Pg. 196)


1746 - February 7, Richard KEMP of Edge. Co. to WILLIAM CAIN of Edge. Co., 4 pounds 16 shillings 9 pence current money of Va., on Deep creek and the east side of Little swamp, joining JOSEPH BRASSWELL, a grant to Richard KEMP for 300 acres dated 21 July 1725. Wit: John CORNELIUS (his mark), Thomas COCKRELL (his mark), William MAGEE. Reg. Edge. Co. Feb. Ct. 1746. R. FORSTER C. Ct. (Edge Co., D.B. 3 Pg. 77)


1746 - February 7, Richard KEMP of Edge. Co. to JOSEPH BRASSWELL of Edge. Co., 4 pounds 16 shillings 9 pence current money of Va., 70 acres on Deep creek and the east side of Little swamp, part of 300 acres granted to the sd. KEMP, 21 July 1743. Wit: John CORNELIUS (his mark), Thomas COCKRELL (his mark), Will MAGEE. Reg. Edge. Co. Feb. Ct. 1746. Robert FORSTER C. Ct. (Edge Co., NC D.B. 3 Pg. 78)


1754 - January 24, JOSEPH BRASSWELL of Edge. Co. to John HOBGOOD of Edge. Co., 30 pounds Va. currency, 175 acres on Deep creek at the mouth of Little swamp, joining Richard KEMP, the sd. BRASSWELL, WILLIAM CANE and the swamp, all houses, etc. Wit: Henry Guston KEARNEY, Arthur BELL, William WILLIAMS. Reg. Edge. Co. Feb. Ct. 1754. Benjamin WYNNS C. Ct. (Edge Co., NC D.B. 4 Pg. 583)


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


1758 - August 21, Lord Granville to Lodowick ALFORD of Granville County 564 acres in Edgecombe County in the Parish of Edgecombe on both sides of Marsh Swamp OR: /s/ Lodk ALFORDl Wits: Wm MACKEY, Richd VIGERS surveyed 7 July 1758 SCC: JOSEPH BRADWELL, Joseph EDMONDSON Jno Haywood D S


1762 - January 1, Granville grant to John MORRIS, planter, Edgecombe Co. for 10 shillings sterling, a tract beginning at a pine in JOSEPH BRACEWELL's line on the south side of JAMES BRASWELL's Mill Branch then west 280 poles to a pine then east 280 poles to a pine then south 300 poles by BRASWELL's line to the first station, containing 525 acres, signed Tho CHILD, Jno LINTON. (STINSON?) Recorded Nov Ct. 1790 (Edge Co., NC DB 5 Pg 477)


1778 - Orangeburg District South Carolina - Petit Jurors to Savannah River JOSEPH BRASWELL (ancestry.com) NOTE: William Everit's name is listed 6 names above Joseph.


1785 - Judgement Roll: William ROBERTSON VS William DUNBAR, administrator of JOSEPH BRAZEL (South Carolina Dept. of Archives & History)


This is JOSEPH'S brother whose land was on on the Screven/Burke Georgia line.


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)]


Updated November 16, 2010

Simon Braswell

Simon Brassils land was on the Burke/Screven line & on Brassils Branch & Brier Creek:

1785 - Pursuant to a Wart. from the Honourable the Court of Justices Directed to Tho. Lewis Esqr. C.S Dated the 5th of Dec. 1785 I have admeasured and laid out unto Charles Kimball a tract of Land Containing Two Hundred and Fifty Acres in Burke County on Brassils Branch So side of Brier Creek Bound to the North and East by Simon Brassils Land and on the other side Vacant Contains as is above Discribed hath Such Shape Form and marks as the above plat represents and was Vact Land before this Survey. Certified this 20th Day of Dec. 1785 - Isaac Terry A.S. (Georgia Archives)

David Emanuel Esqr was near Brassills Branch & the south side of Brier Creek:

1787 - Pursuant to A Wart. from the Honble the Court of Justices for Burke County Directed to Thos. Lewis Esqr. Dated the 6 Day of August 1787. I have admeasured and laid out unto Thomas Yarbrough a tract of Land Containing One Hundred & Fifty acres in the sd County of Burke at the Head of Brassils Branch near Land of David Emanuel Esqr. on the So side of Briar Creek Bound on all sides by vacant Land------Contains as is above Described Hath such shape form and marks as the above plat represents ---- Certified this 12th Day of August 1787 Isaac Perry A. S. (Georgia Archives)

Peter Reddick was a chain carrier on a plat that was adjacent to John Nick Buckhalter aka John Michael Burkhalter:

1788 - Pursuant to a Wart. from the Honble the Court of Justices for Burke County to me Directed (Signed Davd. Emanuel --) Dated the 1st of Dec. 1788 I have admeasured and laid out unto Francis Paris (who actually resides in this State) a tract of Land Containing Three Hundred & fifty Acres in the sd County of Burke on the No side of Briar Creek Bound to the No Wt by John Nich Buckhalter to the So. Wt. by sd Francis Paris and on the other sides Vacant Having Such Shape form & marks as the above plat represents. Certified this 10th Day of Janry 1789 Isaac Perry C. - Ch Carriers James Long, Peter Ridick (Georgia Archives)

Nich Reddick was on Brassells Branch:

1793 - Tapley Tuller 250 Acres Wart. Dated the 4th of Feby 1793 Surveyed the 8th of May 1793 For sd Tapley Tuller One Hundred & Seventy acres of Land in Burke County on Brassells Branch Bound to the No. by Sanders Walker to the No.- by his own Land to the So Wt by Rachel Chambers to the Wt by Catharine Chambers & Nich Anch----- to the So by John Bell & to the Eastward by Nich Reddick. Cert. Isaac Perry (Georgia Archives)

1793 - Screven County was created from Burke and Effingham Counties.

James Brasel had land in Screven County:

1798 - Scale 20 ch to an -nch Warrant Dated the 2 Day of Aprill 1798 Surveyed the 16th day of February 1799 Fore James Brasel Who Resides in this state a Tract of Two Hundred acres of Land in scriven County Bound to the No. Est by Aberham Lewis sir -- Est by Precila Thomas and on all other sides by vacant land Certified Aborham Lewis sir Aberham Lewis Juner ch CB James Oliver C- (Georgia Archives)

1801 - John Braswell was born in "Scriven" County Georgia. (US Census 1850 Tattnall Co., GA)

John Braswell was the orphan of James Braswell:

1807 – Georgia Land Grant Jno. Braswell (orphan of Jas. Braswell) Lot #254, Dist. 20, County: W

1807/8 - Jacob died circa 1806 or '07 and Nancy married the administrator / executor of the Jacob Reddick estate - Turner Braswell - in either '07 or '08. (Dale Reddick)

Simon Brassil's neighbor, David Emanuel was the guardian of John Braswell:

1811-1823 - David Emanual-Guard. John Braswell (Screven County - Index to Court of Ordinary Minutes, Book I)

Peter Reddick was the administrator of Turner Braswell's estate:

1828 - November 4, Peter Reddick, Administrator of the Estate of Turner Braswell, conveys to James Mobley, a tract of 200 acres of land which adjoins land of Seaborn Jones on one side, originally granted to John Michael Burkhalter, who conveyed the same to Jacob and Peter Reddick. When they divided the first tract fell to Jacob Reddick. It was deeded by him to his wife who afterward intermarried with Turner Braswell. Peter Reddick, Administrator sells same to James Mobley.

For a map of Simon Braswell's land send email to Ann Braswell.

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Greenberry Sewell, Carroll Co., GA 1846

Greenberry Sewell married Martha Ann Braswell on the 29th of December in 1807 in Franklin County, Georgia.

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Know all men by these presents that I Green B Sewell of the County and state aforesaid being of sound mind and memory do make this my last will and Testament that is to say after payment of all my just debts my will is that the following disposition by made of my property that is to say I wish my wife to live on the land where we now live that is numbered one-hundred and sixty-six in the tenth District of said county during her life and after my death and at her death the said land and farm with all the appertained thereto to go to my two sons Franklin and William I wish my son Alexander to have a certain lot of land in Paulding county ---- by Thomas Chandler which land lies near C---- Town by Alexander paying Thomas Chandler five Dollars. I wish my son Clark to have my lot of land lying in Clarke county Georgia number I cannot recollect. I wish my children who are not married to have an equal part with those who are married heretofore as they marry off or if any of them should never marry to have an equal part with the rest. At my wife's death if she should outlast me I wish my stock of horses cattle and hogs and sheep -- to remain here on the farm to be managed for the use of the family by my wife and two sons William and Franklin as they may think best and also wagons smith tools and all the rest of my personal estate to remain for the use of the family during the life of my wife and at her death for all of my estate except what I have before provided for by this my Will to be divided equally amongst all my children if they can agree with any sale and if they cannot all agree for the property except the aforesaid three lots of land and what the children that is married have got a sufficient to the rest to make them equal to be sold and in equal distribution to all the children of the proceeds of the sale be made I hereby appoint my son Alexander Seawall to be my Executors to carry this my Will into effect after my death given under my hand this thirteenth day of January Eighteen hundred and forty-six signed in the presents of
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* Richard Bracewell II & III & IV & Carvers

Richard Braswell the 1st, son of the Reverend Robert Bracewell was deceased by 1725, so we can be certain that the following Richard Sr and Jr in North Carolina are Richard II who married Eleanor, and had children with Ann Carver; and his son Richard III who was married to Elizabeth Bryant.


1728 - August 13, Richard BRACEWELL, Jun. to Richard BRACEWELL, Sen., 5 pds. for 640 a. On SS Cashy Swamp. Wit: Thomas BRYANT, Thomas JENKINS. August Court 1728. Edw. MASHBORNE. (Bertie Co., NC DB C Pg 19)


1736 - April 24, Captain Thomas BRYANT of Bertie Prect. to William HAM of Edge. Prect., 5 pounds cash, 80 acres on the south side of Pamlico River, joining the river part of a patent granted to Thomas BRYANT, 28 Feb. 1726. Wit: Samuel HORSFORD, Jacob BRASWELL. T. KEARNEY D.C. Ct. (Edge. Co., NC DB 1 Pg 179)


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


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


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


1747 - November 18, Richard BRASWELL, Edge. Co to Robert born of the body of Ann CARVER and commonly known by the name of Robert BRASWELL, for 5 pds sterling, Great Britain, the receipt of which I hereby acknowledge, and for the natural love and affection I have and bear to the said Robert Braswell and for other good causes, me hereunto moving, the plantation whereon I now dwell and all the land belonging to the same in Edgecombe county containing 444 acres, and also nine Negroes, to wit, Sciser, Adam, Dick, Sue, Hannah, Sabrina, Crese, Bick, (Penny) and one still, signed Richard BRASWELL, wit Thomas Barker, William McGee. (Edge Co., [Halifax] DB 3 Pg 177)


1752 - December 27, Robert CARVER alias BRASWELL of Bladen County to William BRYANT of Edgecombe County 125 pounds for 445 acres west of Fishing Creek and Crooked Branch granted to Mr. Richard BRASWELL on 24 February 1728. Wit: Richard SESSOMS, Henry HORN, John SIKES (Halifax Co., NC DB 4 Pg 399)


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


1758 - December 2, Bond of Anne BRASWELL "of Bladen County widow" for 200 pds. as administratrix of the estate of Richard BRASSWELL dec'd. Securities and ROBERT CARVER and WILLIAM CARVER. (Sec'y of State, Administrators' Bonds, 1716-1774) Bill Fields. More Carver info: Richard Braswell II, Elinor & Ann Carver


NOTE that Richard BRACEWELL II is now deceased and his son is now Richard BRACEWELL Sr. in the following deed.



1760 - March 21, Richard (R) Bracewell, Senr. to Sampson Bracewell, for L50 lawful money of Great Britain a 119 acre plantation, more or less, on the south bank of Tar River adjoining James Braswell and said Richard Braswell. Of the above mentioned lands, 39 acres was part of a tract granted to Capt. Thomas Bryant on Feb 28, 1726, and the other 87 acres was part of a tract granted to Francis Griss bearing date June 8, 1739. Wit: Benja. Hart, Mary Bracewell. (DB 00-101)


1760 - Jun 24, Richard (R) Bracewell of Edgecombe Co. to William Braswell, for L100 Proc. money a 200 acre plantation on the south side of Fishing Creek and west bank of Crooked Swamp. Wit: Solomon Bracewell, Mary Bracewell, Benja. Hart. (DB 00-98)


1762 - May 31, Marriage Bond # 000042973 issued to Sampson BRASWELL & Miss MOORE in Edgecombe Co., NC. Bondsman: Edward MOORE. Witness: Thomas HILL.


1767 - December 7, Richard BRASWELL Will: Wife Elizabeth. Sons: Sampson, Solomon, Richard, James, William. Daughters: Sarah, Mary, Elizabeth. Wife & son James Extrs. Wit: Thomas BRYANT, Jos Fort, Samson Dillard, Jams Gray. Proven Feb. 1772 by Thomas BRYANT and James Gray. Elizabeth Braswell and James Braswell qualified as executors


1773 - September 13, Richard BRACEWELL, Dobbs Co, NC to Thomas Farmer, Edge. Co for 20 pds, 120 acres beginning at a gum in Hatchers Swamp in the mouth of Buck Meadow Branch then up the various courses of the said branch east 120 poles to a gum in said branch then (north) 160 poles to a pine in Bee Tree Branch then west 120 poles to a white oak in Hatchers Swamp then up the several courses of said swamp to the first station, being part of a grant to William McDaid 4 Aug 1769 and by McDaid to Pender and from Pender to Richard BRASWELL, Sr and by his death descended to his son, Richard BRACEWELL. signed Richard Bracewell, wit Sampson Dilliard, William BRACEWELL (proved), Nicholas Dilliard, Wm. Sherrod. Recorded Apr Ct 1774 (Edge Co., NC DB 2 Pg 88 CTC)


1780 - April 15, George Linch, Edge. Co to Sampson BRACEWELL, same county, for 100 pds, a tract on the south side of Tar River and on Hendricks Creek beginning in James BRACEWELL's line at a white oak in Hendricks Creek then along John Sutherlin's line at a white oak south 45 west 50 poles to his corner a white oak in a branch of said creek then west 70 poles by BRACEWELL's line to a maple then south 60 west 203 poles by the BRACEWELL's line to a pine in Jacob Fort's line then north 228 poles by his line to his and the said Solomon BRACEWELL's corner then by his line north 5 east 78 poles to his corner pine in side of Hendricks Creek then down the said creek to the first station, containing 230 acres, signed George Linch, wit Elias Fort (proved), Thomas Teat (mark), Rhoda Coleman (her mark). Recorded May Ct 1780. (Edge. Co., NC DB E Pg 61 CTC)


1794 - December 14, Sampson BRACEWELL, Washington Co, GA to Abner BRACEWELL, Edge. Co for 140 pds, a tract of 200 acres on the south side of Tar River beginning at a sow wood on the river bank running out from there to a poplar an agreed corner BRACEWELL's line then along his line to a corner post oak then along Abner BRACEWELL's line to a white oak & dead pine on or near the road then along the said Abner BRACEWELL's line to a corner red oak then along his line to a corner pine then along his line to a corner red oak James BRACEWELL's corner then along James BRACEWELL's line to the corner red oak on the river bank then up the river to the first station, whereof 32 acres of the above mentioned land is part of a tract granted to Capt Thomas BRYANT dated 28 Feb 1726 & 87 acres is part of a tract granted to Francis GRICE dated 8 Jun 1739 and the other (81) acres being left to the said Sampson BRACEWELL by his father, Richard BRACEWELL in his last will, signed Sampson BRACEWELL, wit Jas. BRACEWELL (proved), Sampson BRACEWELL Jr. Recorded May Ct 1796. (Edge Co., NC DB 8 Pg 548 CTC)


1803 - January 26, Reddick BRACEWELL of Washington Co., Ga. to Richard BRACEWELL, Edge. Co. for 400 silver dollars "all of the land and plantation which fell to him and which he claimed by virtue of the death of his father, Solomon BRACEWELL, Senr., dec'd, containing 50 acres and "all the land and plantation that fell to him by virtue of the death of his brother, Solomon BRACEWELL, Junr. dec'd, containing 26 acres, and "all the land which fell to him by the virtue of the death of his sister (Winney) BRACEWELL" containing 5 acres (total 81 acres, signed Reddick BRACEWELL, wit. Jas. BRACEWELL, William Britt. Recorded Aug Ct 1803 (Edge. Co., NC DB 11 Pg 43 CTC)


1806 - October 3, [Warrant] A complaint was made by Dempsey Wood that John Quinn on 12 July did make a false oath and appears in the affidavits of J. B. Blackshear, Reddick BRASWELL, and Joseph Bryan, all of Washington County. You are commanded to take John Quinn into custody. 9 October 1806 - Executed and the prisoner present.
Wilson Conner, J.I.C.
Alan Johnson, D.S.
Witnesses: Wm. Hall, Joseph Ricketson.
(Tattnall County, Georgia, Loose Papers KBD)


NOTE: Sampson Bracewell Sr. who married Miss Moore is not to be confused with his son Sampson Bracewell Jr who married Elizabeth Scarborough, and it is no longer believed that this Sampson was in the Revolutionary War.


Click here to see the will of Richard Bracewell III


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Updated November 28, 2010

* Richard Braswell & Unknown

Richard Braswell's will would have been filed in Southampton Co., VA had he lived until 1749 when the boundary lines changed. Evidence of this is the deed filed in 1752 Southampton between Richard Vick & Albridgeton Jones.


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


1692/3 - February 20, Richard Towle estate appraised by Tho:Moore, Tho: Thropp. (IOW Co., VA)


1714 - October 22, Susannah Braswell Will: Leg: son Richard, son William, granddaughter Elizabeth Braswell, daughter Ann, grandson John Riggs, son James. Trustee Richard Jones & Richard Jordan. Wit: William Allen, Richd Jones, Richd Jordan. (IOW Co., VA WB 3 P 304)


1717 - October 4, Richard Washington & his wife Elizabeth, Surry County, to Richard Braswell, Isle of Wight Co. 150 acres on Nottoway River adjacent to Cpt. Richard Exum’s land, a part of the patent for 850 acres Richard Washington received in 1714. Witnesses: Frances West, Wm. Washington. (IOW Co., VA Great Book P. 132-133)


1719 - January 11, Mathew Howell Will: Leg: son Thomas; son Joseph; unborn child; " two thousand pounds of pork yt due to me from John Gent and one thousand pound of pork yt is due to me from Richd Braswell and five pound in cash yt is due to me from Jno Edwards & three pounds yt is due to me in cash from Henry Flowers, Junr. & I do desire this pork & money be put to ye use to purchase a plantation for my wife during her life". Exs., my father Joseph Lane, Sr., Joseph Lane, Jr. and my wife Mary. Wit: Thomas Jarrell, Arnale Pew. (IOW Co., VA WB 2 P. 26) Prove Date: 25 Apr 1720


1720 - April 21, Mathew Howell estate appraised by Thomas Jarrell, John Edwards, Robert (Newsom?) Signed Joseph Lane. Ordered Apr 21, 1720 R. Sep 25, 1721 (P.103)


1720 - August 22, Richard Bracewell to Oliver Woodard 150 acres for 100 pounds Sterling Money of England, north side of Nottoway River part of a patent for 850 acres to Mr. Richard Washington adj Cpt. Richd. Exum. (IOW Co., VA Great Book P. 387)


1731 - June 11, Richard Vick, 375 acs. (N.L.), Is. of Wight Co; S. side of Nottoway Riv; adj William Seller & Richard Braswell; 11 Jun 1731, 15 Shill., & Imp of 5 pers: Maren Prater, John Colesell, Wm. Keay, Tho Fisher, Katherine Nickson. (Patent Book 14 Pg 155)


1731 - June 11, Richard Vick, 200 acs. (N.L.), Is. of Wight Co; S. side of Nottoway Riv; adj. William Seller; & Richard Blow; 11 June 1731, 20 Shill. (Patent Book 14 Pg 156)


1731 - December 5, Richard Braswell, Lower Parish, Isle of Wight County, to Richard Jordan, Senr. Upper Parish, Isle of Wight County, for 1500 weight of tobacco and cask 60 acres "bounded as followeth beginning at a path called Shears Neck running from the Coblers Branch adjoining to the dividing line of William Braswell coming up to the line of James Sampson, deceased, thence down to the first station. Witnesses: Cannon, Rich. Jordan, Jr., Mary Jordan. (Copy of deed, IOW Co., VA DB 4 P. 201)


NOTE: Richard Braswell inherited 60 acres from his Mother, Susannah Braswell in her will dated 1714 and his brother William Braswell inherited 40 acres, "out of 100 acres in all" William sold his 40 acres in 1764.


1732 - June 26, The last Will & Testament of Susannah Braswell deceased was presented in Court by William Braswell Executor Therein named who made Oath thereto and being likewise proved by the Oaths of William Allen & Richard Jordan. (IOW Co., VA WB 3 P 305)


1735 - December 15, Richard Brasswell of the Upper Parrish of the Isle of Wight Co appointed lawfull attorney to acknowledge a deed for 150 acres John and Susannah Penny to Daniel Storey. Wit: John (signed) Brasswell and Wm.(+) Brasswell "land situate & being in upper parrish of the Isle of Wight County joining upon Nottoway River on the north side & being part of a tract of land in a patent granted to Mr. Richard Washington bearing date of sixteenth day of December 1714 and by said Washington….to John Howell who sold it to John Penny (DB 5, 1736-1741, Part 1, page 17-19, from Carey Bracewell)


1736 - June 2, Richard Brassell, Isle of Wight Co., from Mosses Faircloth of Isle of Wight Co., for five shillings, 100 acres bounded as followeth Viz Beginning at a Gum stand in Nottoway Swamp at the mouth of Bardens Branch so up the Branch to a pine standing in Thos Craford’s line from then along a line of marked trees to a pine standing by the side of a branch so down that branch to a white oak standing Nottoway Swamp so down the various courses of the run of the swamp to the first station""part of a patent for 475 acres granted June 16, 1714 to Matthew Rufhen and Edward Goodson & by the said Rufhen & Goodson devis’d unto William Faircloth, Senr by deeds of lease and release & released by a power of attorney bearing date the twenty fifth day of March one Thousand Seven Hundred & twenty one and by the said Wm. Faircloth willed to his son Moses Faircloth" . Wit: John (signed) Brassell, Giles Smelly, Wm. (+) Brassell. Release was dated June 23, 1736. The consideration was that Brassell was to pay
Faircloth "fifteen hundred poinds of pork". Recorded Sep 27, 1736. (DB 5, 1736-1741, pages 36-39. Copy of deed from Carey Bracewell)


1741 - April 12, Thomas Allen Will: Leg: Eldest son Arthur; son Thomas; daughter Ann; daughter Honour, her mother's clothes. Exs., Roger Allen & George Bell. Wit: George Whitley, Roger Woodward, Richard Braswell. (IOW Co., VA WB IV P. 333)


1741 - May 25, Thomas Allen estate appraised by George Washington, Benjamin Johnston Jr., Thomas Drake Sr. (IOW Co., VA WB IV P. 340)


1742 - May 20, William Sellars granted 235 acres, Isle of Wight Co., on the south side of Nottaway River, adjoining land of Doctr. Saml. Brown, Oliver Woodward and “line of John Braswells land then by Braswells line” Land Office Patents No. 20, 1741-1743, page 311 (Virginia State Library)


1744 - April 21, Richard Braswell Will: Leg: Son William and son Joseph my Exs., daughter Elizabeth, son John, loving wife. R. Aug 26 1745. Wit: Benjamin Johnson Jr., Joseph Woodward, Arthur Edwards. (IOW Co., VA WB IV P 541)


1745 - January 27, Richard Braswell inventory of his estate returned by William & Joseph Braswell. (IOW Co., VA WB 5 P 9)


1745 - May 27, George Bell of Edgecombe County in North Carolina to Richard Vick of Isle of Wight. . . . 200 acres on Nottaway Swamp (being land he bought from Thomas Crafford) adjoining said Vick, Bardens Branch, said Bell, Richard Brasswell and Flagg Run Swamp.
Signed: George (X) Bell, Sarah (X) Bell. Witnesses: Arthur Washington, Sarah Washington, Richard Vick, Jr. and William (X) Brasswell R. 27 May 1745 (Page 116, IOW DB 7) [NOTE: This is from William Lindsay Hopkins' book of abstracts and he used an "X" as everyone's mark even when they made an initial - William probably used a "W"]


1746 - January 12, Richard Vick, 250 acres Isle of Wight County, North side of Nottoway River, of Barden's Branch, corner of Ann Thornton's Line, corner of John Jent's line, Richard Braswell's line (pages 613-614, Land Patent Book 24) (from Virginia Genealogical Quarterly on Ancestry.com)


1746 - March 12, Joseph (mark) Braswell and his wife Sarah and William (W) Braswell and his wife Sarah of Isle of Wight County to Richard Vick for 19 pounds 100 acres "being a part of a patent granted to Edwd Goodson and Matthew Rushin bearing date the sixteenth day of June one thousand seven hundred and fourteen and bounded as followeth Viz Beginning at a Gum standing in Nottoway Swamp at the mouth of a Branch
so up the Branch to a pine standing in Thomas Crafford’s line from thence along a line of marked trees to a pine standing by the side of a branch so down the branch to a white oak stand Nottoway Swamp aforesd and down the various courses of the sd swamp to the beginning"
Witnesses: John Darden, W. Bridgood, Matthew Griffin. (Copy of Deed pages 445-447, Deed Book 7, Part 2)


1747 - May 14, Henry Vaughan and wife Ann, administrators of Richard Blow, plaintiffs, vs. William Brasswell and Joseph Brasswell, executors of Richard Brasswell, type, in debt, attorney: Robert Jones, defendants, verdict: plaintiff. (page 21) Arthur Washington provided evidence for William and Joseph Brasswell vs Henry Vaughan and wife Ann. John Thomas provided evidence for Henry Vaughan and wife Ann vs William and Joseph Brasswell. Albridgton Jones provided evidence for William and Joseph Brasswell vs Henry Vaughan and wife Ann. (Virginia Genealogical Quarterly. IOW Co., Order Book 1746-1752)


1749 - Southampton County was formed from Isle of Wight County.


1752 - November 9, Richard Vick to Albridgton Jones 6 acres adj. sd. Jones' mill and Nottoway Swamp on the north side of the Bridge Road (part of 100 acres sold to sd. Vick by William Braswell and Joseph Braswell), S: Richard (R) Vick, Wit: Robert (signed) Ricks, Jesse (signed) Browne, and Phillip (P) Brantley (Southampton Co., VA DB 1 P. 412-414)

Jasper Co., GA Estates

Samuel Brazil
William Brazil
Aaron Brazwell

(Unknown book, no dates)


1815 – May 27, Georgia, Jasper County, POLLY LUMPKIN has applied to me for letters of administration on the estate of WILLIAM BRASWELL late of the county aforesaid deceased; POLLY LUMPKIN has applied to me for letters of administration on the estate of GEORGE LUMPKIN late of the county aforesaid deceased; Given under my hand this 27th day of May 1815 (signed) ROBERT ROBEY, C.C.O. (Issue of May 31, 1815)

Jacob & Wm Brazel, Jasper Co., GA 1808

Jurors in Old Randolph Now Jasper Co., 1808

Petit Jurors

Jacob Brazel
Wm. Brazel

(Georgia DAR)

Brittain Alford Sr, Pike Co., GA 1848

Georgia)
Pike County)
In the name of God Amen. I Brittain Alford Senr. of the County and state aforesaid being of sound mind and disposing memory do hereby constitute ordain and appoint this to be my last will and Testament. Item 1st It is my will and desire that my body be buried in a decent and Christian like manner and suitableto my circumstances. Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Bathsheba Alford for and during the time of her natural life or widowhood all the land attached to these premises that I at present occupy together with any three negro slaves and their increase that I may die possessed of. that the then Said Bathsehba may choose. Also any part or all the farming utensils stock of all kinds including horses, oxen & household and kitchen furniture and provisions also my road waggon and harness, Barouche and harness and oxcart. Item 3rd It is my will and desire that at the death or intermarriage of my wife Barthsheba all the above property given and bequeathed to her as aforesaid be taken by my Executors whom I may hereafter appoint and divide among all my heirs according to this my last will and Testament. Item 4th I give and bequeath to my children Thomas, (?Lpirc), Betsy Ann, Missey, Jefferson, Jourdan, Dicey, Nancy and Brittain an equal portion of this division of all property that I may die _____ and possessed of. Item 5th I will that this distributive share of each of my daughters Betsy Ann, Missey, Dicey, and Nancy shall belong to them and the heirs of their bodies and not subject to the debts of their present or any future husband. Item 6th It is my will and desire that my Executors cause to be divided by their disinterested presence the residence of my negro slaves after my wife Barthsheba shall have made her choice as aforesaid then persons appointed by my executors for that purpose shall value out lot off said slaves into parcels as equal as possible to be drawn for by all my children the said lots to be made equal by those drawing lots of greater value paying to those who draw lots of less value. Item 7th It is my will and desire that my Executors make an equal distribution of all my many notes and accounts that I may died possessed of among all my children. Item 8th I hereby constitute, ordain and appoint my sons Thomas Alford and Jefferson Alford my executors to execute this my last will and Testament. Witness my hand and seal this Sixth day of December One Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty Eight.
Witnesses
Signed in presence of ) his
George (?Prothors) Brittain X Alford (seal)
his mark
Isaac X Kersay)
mark )
A. J. McAfee)

(Pike Co., GA Bk C 36-37)

NOTE: Barsheba "Betsy" Brassel & Briton Alford were married on the 19th of March 1805 in Greene County Georgia. (Georgia Marriages) Barsheba is the daughter of Britton Brassell & LaDicey Davis.

* Jones Co., GA Deeds

1809 - February 4, FREDERICK MAGWIRE of Jackson Co., GA to WILLIAM BRASSELL of Jones Co. for $200, 202-1/2 acres, lot #166 in the 12th district of Baldwin on the waters of the Ocmulgee River. Signed: FREDERICK MAGWIRE. Wit: THOMAS HYDE, DAVID WITT J.I.C. Recorded 14 Dec, 1809. (p. 111-112)


1809 - September 23, WILLIAM BRASSELL of Jones Co., GA to JAMES BRASSELL of same for $200, 202-1/2 acres, lot #166 in the 12th district of Jones on the waters of Ocmulgee River drawn by FREDERICK MAGWIRE. Signed: WILLIAM BRASSELLS. Wit: WILSON WILLIAMS, GREENE WYNN, J.P. Recorded 14 Dec, 1809. (p. 113-114)


1809 - January 7, JOHN LASSITER of Randolph Co., GA to WILLIAM BRASSELL of Jones Co. for $250, 202-1/2 acres, lot #168 in the 12th district of Jones on the waters of the Ocmulgee River drawn by JOSHUA NEWTON. Signed JOHN LASSITER. Wit: THOMAS CARTER, JAMES BRASSELL, ROBT. RUPARD (?) J.P., JOHN BENDER J.P. Recorded 16 Dec, 1809. (p. 115-116)

1826 - May 9, JINNEY CLEMMENTS, widow, of Jones Co., GA to WILLIAM KING of Jones Co., GA. 202 1/2 acres Lot No. 134 in the 10th Dist. of Houston Co., GA. Drawn by JINNEY CLEMMONS, Widow of Jones Co., GA 1821 LL Surveyed on 8-2-1821 - granted on 5-6-Instant. Wit: CHS. PHILIPS, JOHN IVEY, WILLIAM BRASELL. Signed: JINNEY (X) CLEMENTS. Personally appeared CHARLES PHILIPS, sworn saith he saw HINNEY CLEMENTS sign, he was witness on 3-14-1827. Wit: C.W. ALEXANDER J.P. Signed: CHS. PHILIPS Recorded: April 24, 1827 (P 211-212)

Updated September 18, 2010

William, Nathan & Benjamin Brassell, Anson Co., NC 1783

File No. 4571 - 136 - State of North Carolina
No. 731 Know ye, that we have granted unto WILLIAM BRASSELL one hundred acres of land in Anson County, on the South West side of Peedee river on Ray fork Begining at a white oak standing on the banks of said Creek and runs south twenty five West twenty Two Chains and seventy five links to a post Oak then north sixty five West forty four chains and seventy five links to a stake between three red Oaks then north twenty five Eas twenty two chains and forty links to a sweet gum standing on the Bank of said Creek then up the Various courses of said creek to the Begining. To Hold unto the said WILLIAM BRASSELL his heirs and assigns for ever. dated the fourteenth day of October 1783. Alex: Martin J. Glasgow Secretary


File No. 4356 - State of North Carolina
No. 516. Know ye, that we have granted unto NATHAN BRASSELL one hundred acres of land in Anson County on the South West side of Pee Dee river on Pelhams Fork begining at a hicory and runs north thirty chains and twenty five links to a post oak then East thirty Three chains and twenty five links to a post oak then west thirty three chains and twenty five links crossing said Creek to the begining. To Hold unto the said NATHAN BRASSELL his Heirs and assigns forEver. Dated the fourteenth day of October 1783.
Alex: Martin J. Glasgow Secretary


File No. 4547 - 124 - State of North Carolina
No. 707. Know ye, that we have granted unto BENJAMIN BRASSELL one hundred acres of land in Anson County, on the South West side of Pee Dee River on Pelhams fork begining at a post Oak in NATHANL BAILY's line and runs with the said BAILEY's line north eighty West fifteen chains crossing of said fork to a red Oak then south forty five west nineteen chains to a post Oak then South Twenty seven chains to a red Oak then north eighty five East six chains to NATHAN BRASSELL's corner post oak then with the said BRASSELL's line East Twenty three chains crossing of said creek to a stake in said BRASSELL's line then north thirty seven chains to the Begining. To Hold unto the said BENJAMIN BRASSELL his Heirs and Assigns forEver. dated the fourteenth day of October 1783.
Alex: Martin J. Glasgow Secretary


Transcribed & contributed by an anonymous researcher

* James Brassell, Jones Co., GA 1813

This Indenture made this twelvth day of March in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred & thirteen & in the thirty seventh year of American Independence between William Morris of the State of Georgia & Wilkes County of the one part & James Brassell of the same State & County of Jones, of the other part Witnesseth that the said William Morris for an in consideration of the Sum of two hundred dollars to him in hand paid at & before the Sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained Sold conveyed & Confirmed & by these presents doth grant bargain Sell convey and confirm unto the same James Brassell his heirs & assigns all that tract parcel or lot of land containing containing two hundred two & a half acres Situate lying binding butting & being in the State of Georgia in Jones County on the waters of the Ocmulgee River and this said Lot of land is known & distinguished in the plan of the Twelvth district of Baldwin by the number two hundred and five which was drawn by Elijah Hitchen (?) and granted to him by his Excellency Jarrd Irwin on the Eleventh day of October in the year Eighteen hundred and eight To have and to hold the same Lot of land with all and Singular the rights members & appurtainances thereof whatsoever to the said Land and premises being belonging or in any wise appertaining with the remainders and reversions rents issues & profits thereof to the only proper benefit and behoof of him the said James Brassell his heirs & assigns in fee Simple and the said William Morris his heirs & assigns the said bargained lands and premises the said James Brassell his heirs & assigns against the said William Morris his heirs & assigns & all and every other person or persons Whomsoever shall and will warrant forever defend by Virtue of these presents. In Witness whereof the said William Morris doth hereunto set his hand and affix his Seal the day and year first above Written Signed Seal'd & delivered in the presents of John Grimsley, Wm (his+mark) Harris. William Morris {Seal} Rich Grimsley J.P.
Georgia} Clerks = Office Superior Court Recorded the 15th day
Jones County} of September 1813
- - Gregory Clk

Contributed by Vicki

* 1811 Jones Co., GA Tax Digest

James Brazal, 202 1/2 acres adjacent Rice & Ocmulgee,
Whom Granted- McGuire

William Brazeal, 202 1/2 acres adjacent J. Thompson & Ocmulgee,
Whom Granted - Newton

Britton Brazeal

Thomas Butts
Noah Butts 202 1/2 acres adjacent Brazeal,
Whom granted - Moncrisp

* Randolph - Jasper Co., GA Misc. Deeds

Jasper County was created December 10, 1807 from Baldwin County, number 31 in the order of it's creation. It was originally named Randolph County. (The present-day Randolph County was created on December 20, 1828) A part of Jasper was set off to Morgan in 1815 and a part to Newton in 1821. The name was changed December 10, 1812. Jasper County was named in honor of William Jasper, who was an officer in Colonel William Moultrie's Second South Carolina Infantry, 1775. (usgenweb)


1808 - July 3, Mary Wilcher of the state aforesaid to Elizabeth Barnes of Baldwin County for $100 202 1/2 acres lot # 219 in the 16th District adjoining District 15 and lots 202, 220, 218. Surveyed 31 May 1807, granted 31 October 1807, drawn in the name of Mary Wilcher, widow. S: Mary (X) Wilcher. Wit: John McCoy, William (X) Brassell. Proved by William Brassell 18 May 1809 before Gilbert Bardin. Rec. 15 Sep 1810. (Pg 36-38)


1808 - September 12, Neily McCoy of Putnam Co. to Jacob Brassel of Randolph for $100, half of lot #1 in 15th Dist. Baldwin Co. now Randolph, the line to be drawn so that Jacob Brassel will take a certain spring in his half of the lot and shall join the 16th Dist. and the other half & join lot #2. 101.25 acres. Signed: Neily McCoy. Wit: Richard (X) Braswell, Richard Odam. Proved by the witnesses 11 Mar. 1809. Rec. 3 Jan. 1810. (DB 2 P 57-59)


1810 - January 8, Inv. of Est. of Thomas Loyd, Junr., dec'd. Jacob Loughridge, George Nolen, Wm. Hammett, Appraisers....John Collier C.C.O.


Sale Buyers: Thos Loyd, Sen., Nancy Loyd, John Loyd, Wm. Leverett, Jas. Goodwin, Timothy Freeman, Daniel Beauchamp, Jerrey Loyd, Michael Moore, Elijah Cornwell, Absolum Stewart, James Love.


1810 - May 14, Estate of Thomas Loyd, Junr. Anna Loyd, Admx. Cash paid to: John Collier, George Noland, Washington Phelps, Thomas Carter, Samuel Wilson, Britain Brassel, Wm. Leveret, Jiry (?) Loyd, John Loyd..."boarding 3 children, 2 girls and 1 boy." (Randolph-Jasper County Misc. Estate Records)


1810 - August 20, George & Mary, his wife, Butler of Morgan County to Jesse Thurmond of Randolph County $450 for 202.5 acres Lot 171, 19th District in Randolph County. Witnesses: Craford Owens, Samuel Braswell, John McCoy, JP. Recorded in Randolph County Jan 30 1811. (DB 3 Pp. 297-298)


1810 - September 25, John & Elizabeth Waldriff, his wife, of Randolph county to Henry Walden of Greene County $350 for 101.25 acres Lot 219, 16th District in Randolph County. Witnesses: William Brassels, James Richards. (DB 3 Pp. 131-132)


1811 - July 4, Samuel P. Dennis of Morgan County and Richard Brazel of same, $100 40 acres in the 19th of Baldwin known by pair of lot No 70 in So Dist. granted to Hen McKinnie and from said McKinnie to said Dennis. Samuel P. Dennis. E---- - Stroud, Jno Stroud, Thomas Dukes. Rec. May 17, 1812. Henry Walker Clk. (Pg 251-252)


1811 - November 18, Richard Brazel of Twiggs County Georgia to Jacob Brazel of Randolph County Georgia, $85 for 40 acres in 19th Dist. formerly Baldwin now Morgan, lot 70 in S Dist....to Hunnicuts Creek...granted to H. McKinney & deeded from him to Saml. P. Dennis & from him to said Richard Brazel. Richard (X) Brazel. Wit: John Coots (?). Elizabeth (X) Coots (?). Abel Pennington J.P. Rec. May 17th 1812. H. Walker Clk. (Page 249-250)


1812 - December 10, Richard Sammons of Warren County Georgia and John Brasell of Randolph County Georgia $400 for Lot 2 drawn by R. Sammon in 15th Dist. of Old Baldwin now Randolph on Murder Creek, 202 1/2 acres, granted to said Sammon 18?? (Page 516 & need next page)

1813 - March 10, Nine months after this date application will be made to the honorable the Inferior Court of Randolph County, for leave to sell the real estate of Benjamin Kimball, deceased...(Signed) Robert Braswell, Adm.


1815 - December 21, John Brasel of Jasper County Georgia to Jacob Brasel of same for $23 part of Lot No 2 in the 15th Dist. on Murder Creek in Jasper County. John (X) Brasel. Test: Isaac Pennington, John (X) Waldrop. C.T. Traylor J.P. Registered Sep 13, 1817. John Willson Clk. (page 98)


Contibuted by KBD


Updated October 27, 2010

* Cahaba Land Office Military Warrants

Before the establishment of the land office in Cahaba, property in this section of Alabama was placed up for auction in Milledgeville Georgia. Records later transferred to Cahaba's land office in 10-10-1818 then to Dallas County Alabama and lastly to Greenville, Butler county Alabama.

Date of Warrant: 9-9-1851
In Favor Of: James Brassel
S T R: 13-9-15
By Whom: letter
County: Butler

Date of Warrant: 8-27-1833
In Favor Of: Allen G. Brasell
S T R: 14-15-18
By Whom:
County: Montgomery

Date of Warrant: 8-27-1833
In Favor Of: Jacob Brasell
S T R: 14-15-18
By Whom:
County: Montgomery

Date of Warrant: Nov. 1817
In Favor Of: Jacob Brasell
S T R: 5-15-18
By Whom:
County: Ala. Territory

Date of Warrant: 12-29-1824
In Favor Of: Richard Brasell
S T R: 10-15-18
By Whom:
County: Montgomery

Date of Warrant: 6-14-1853
In Favor Of: Robert A Smith
S T R: 8-17-20
By Whom: Thomas D Brassill
County: Montgomery

Date of Warrant: 5-7-1836
In Favor Of: James Brasswell
S T R: 1-11-15
By Whom:
County: Butler

Date of Warrant: Jan. 1819
In Favor Of: John Braswell
S T R: 19-16-19
By Whom:
County: Montgomery

Date of Warrant: Jan. 1819
In Favor Of: Jacob Braswell
S T R: 9-15-18
By Whom:
County: Montgomery

Date of Warrant: 9-9-1851
In Favor Of: Robert Braswell
S T R: 20-7-15
By Whom: Robert Braswell
County: Butler

Date of Warrant: 12-23-1835
In Favor Of: Aikin Brazile
S T R: 13-15-8
By Whom:
County: Dallas

* William & Britton Brassell, Jones Co., GA 1823

This Indenture made and entered into this second day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty three by and between James S. Tison of the State of Georgia and Jones County and William Brassall of Said State and county of Jasper, Witnesseth that the Said James S. Tison for and inconsideration of the Sum of three hundred dollars cash in hand paid hath this day bargained Sold conveyed & given possesion unto the said William Brassell a certain tract or parcel of land containing one hundred acres more or less lying in the state of Georgia in Jones County on the Ocmulgee River it being part of Fraction No. one hundred and ninty six in the twelfth district formerly Baldwin now Jones County it is more particulaly (sic) defined and described in this way,

Viz. It is all the land that lies on the lower side of the branch where the said James S. Tison now lives that is the branch that runs through the said Fraction No. 196 and is the dividing branch between himself and Jonathan F. Bridges bounded on the other Side by No. 197 owned by James Pruett having a Spanish oak corner cornering with Britain Brassell's land
from thence runing along the line of lot No. 197 which James Pruetts line to a past oak corner from thence running along the line of lot No. 189 untill it comes to the branch above mentioned then down the said branch as it runs to the Ocmulgee River from thence down the said river to Britain Brassell's land thencealong the s.d Brassell's line to the begining (sic) Spanish oak corner to have and to hold the Said land and premeises (sic) the Said James S. Tison for himself his heirs and assigns and all and every other person or persons whatsoever doth warrant and defend the right and title of Said land to the said William Brassell his heirs and assigns forever in fee Simple in Witness whereof the said James S. Tison have Set his hand & affixed his seal the day and year above written-----------------
Signed Sealed and delivered
In the presence of James S. Tison Seal
Witness
James H. Crowder
Benjamin Hammick
Wm Head J.P.

Recorded this 3rd day of February A.D. 1823
Edwin Bowin C.S.Cc

Jones Co., GA BK M P 221

(Transcribed from xerox copy from the original Land Deed Book. Court House, Gray, Jones County, Georgia by Judith Tyson Raymond 2001)

* William Braswell, Edgefield Co., SC 1795

1795 – December 17, Deed of Gift. I, WILLIAM BRASWELL, for the natural love good will and affection which I have and do bear unto my children viz. my sons JACOB WILLIAM, RICHARD JOHN and ALLEN, I give unto each of them one horse beast and one cow and calf. Also I give to my daughters NANCY one cow and calf and one feather bed and furniture, to ELIZABETH one cow and calf one feather bed and furniture, to SALLY one cow and calf one feather bed and furniture and I further give to my son ALLEN fifteen head of hogs pewter pots and working tools and I do hereby put the said children in actual possession of the aforesaid property to act with the same at their own discretion clear from me my heirs or assigns and at their pleasure to bargain sell and dispose of the same. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this seventeenth day of December 1795. Witnesses: BRITTIAN BRASWEL, JAMES BRASWELL. Signed WILLIAM (X) BRASWELL Recorded 23rd Dec. 1795 Wm. Daniel J.P. (Edgefield Co., SC Deed Book 12, 1794-1796, pages 470-471)

* Jacob Braselton, Jackson Co., GA 1835

1835 - August 29, "I Jacob Brazelton, Senr of the County & State aforesaid being old and inform in Body but of disposing mind and wishing to dispose of what wordly property it has pleased God to bless me with do make my Last will and testament in manner and form Following (to wit)"

"I leave unto my dau. Rebeckah Brazeel and the heirs of her body one negro girl by the name of Mahala. . . rest of my property to be sold and equally divided or otherwise equally disposed of between my undernamed sons (to wit), John, Henry, William, Jacob, Reuben, Daniel, Job and Amos Brazelton. . . I authorize, nominate and constitute my two sons Jacob and Reuben Brazelton my lawful executors of this my last will and testament" Wits: John Randolph, John H. Randolph, Washington R. Randolph. (WB A P 138) Probated November 2, 1835, Recorded November 3, 1835, pp 196-197

* Sarah Brazeel, Jackson Co., GA

Ordered that Reuben Brazilton be & he is hereby appointed Guardian of ____ Brazeel an illegitamate child of Sarah Brazeel, which is sworn to the said Reuben Brazilton.
Ex'd David Witt, Saml Barnett, Tandy Key. (Jackson Co., GA, Early Court Records, Minutes of Court of Ordinary, R.S. Oaths, 1822-1831 Page 73)

* Sarah & Matilda Brazeal, Jackson Co., GA 1827

Georgia) Know all men by these presents that we REUBEN

Jackson County) BRASELTON & JACOB BRASELTON held & firmly bound unto their honor the judges of the inferior court of said county sitting for ordinary purposes in the sum of Eight hundred dollars for which payment well & truly to be made we bind ourselves our heirs, executors & administrators Jointly & severally firm by these presents sealed with our seals & dated this 5^th day of March 1827.

The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the said REUBEN BRASELTON is this day appointed Guardian to MATILDA BRAZEAL an Illegitimate child of SARAH BRAZEAL which child is sworn to the said REUBEN by said SARAH. Now if the said REUBEN BRASELTON do well & truly demean himself as Guardian in aforesaid agreeably to letters of guardianship bearing even date herewith & agreeable to law in such case made & provided the above obligation to be void otherwise remain in full force & virtue

REUBEN BRASELTON (seal)

Signed, acknowledged) JACOB BRASELTON (seal)

In open court)

Edw. Adams Clk)

Recorded 25^th Feby 1832 Edw Adams Clk

* Orphans of William L. Braziel, Jackson Co., GA, 1821

1821 - September 3, Orphans of W. Braziel dec'd

George Rapalec Braziel came into Court & prayed that his brother John M. Braziel be appointed his Guardian - and the Court appointed the said Jno. M. Braziel Guardian for Polly Braziel (they being orphan children of W. Braziel dec'd) It is therefore ordered that the said Jno M. Braziel be & he is hereby appointed their Guardian

On application William Braziel & Headen Braziel orphan sons of Wm Braziel dec'd praying that Amos Brazelton be appointed their Guardian It is ordered that he be and is hereby appointed Guardian for said orphans

Georgia) Know all men by these presents that we Amos

Jackson County) Braselton & John M. Brazeal are held & firmly bound unto their honor the judges of the Court of Ordinary for said County & their successors in office in the just & full sum of five hundred dollars for the payment of which sum to the said Judges & their successors we bind ourselves our heirs executors & administrators Jointly & severally firm by these presents sealed with our seals & dated this 3^rd day of September 1821.

The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the said Amos Braselton is this day appointed Guardian for William C. Brazeal & Robert H. Brazeal orphans of William Brazeal. Now if the said Amos Braselton do well & truly demean himself as Guardian aforesaid agreeably to letters of Guardianship bearing even date herewith & agreeably to law in such case made & provided the above obligation be void otherwise to remain in full force & virtue.

Signed sealed acknowledged ) Amos Braselton (seal)

In open court) John M. Brazeal (seal)

Edw. Adams Clk)

Recorded 25^th Feby 1832 Edw. Adams Clk