* Henry Brasswell, Cumberland Co., 1768

(Page 358) This Indenture Made this 24th day of October in the year of Our Lord 1768 Between Abraham Green Heron of the County of Orange & Province of North Carolina of the one part and Andrew Shepherd of the County of Cumberland & Province aforesaid Gentleman of the other part, Witnesseth that the said Abraham Green Heron for & in consideration of the sum of 16 pounds proclamation money to him in hand paid by the said Andrew Shepherd before the ensealing & delivery of these presents (the Receipt & payment whereof he doth hereby acknowledge) hath granted bargained sold aliened enfeoffed conveyed & confirmed & by these presents doth grant bargain sell alien enfeoff convey and confirm unto the said Andrew Shepherd his heirs & assigns forever all that messuage or tenament situate lying & being on the south side of Cape Fear River Beginning at a Pine on Bush Creek thence running East to a Stake thence South to a Stake, thence West to a Stake, thence North to the first station containing by estimation 200 acres of land be the same more or less, siuate lying & being in Cumberland County entered on Bush Creek settled by Henry Brasswell & James Stringfield in Orange County together with all singular the Improvements Emoluments heraditaments & appurtenances thereunto belonging with the Reversion & Reversions Remander & Remainders appertaining thereto. To have & to hold the said lands tenements heraditaments & premises hereby Granted with their appurtenances to the said Andrew Shepherd his heirs & assigns to the only proper use & behoof of the said Andrew Shepherd his heirs & asigns forever. And the said Abraham Green Heron for himself his heirs executors & administrators doth hereby covenant promise & agree that he the said Abraham Green Heron his heirs executors & administrators shall & will at all times Warrant & forever defend the said premises to the said Andrew Shepherd his heirs & assigns against all lawful claims & demands whatsoever wherby the above mentioned premises might or may be affected or encumbered contrary to the true intent and meuning of these presents. In Witness Whereof the said Abraham Green Heron has hereunto set his hand & seal the day and year (Page 359) Just above written.
Signed sealed & delivered} Abraham Green his X mark Heron {Seal}
in presence of} North Carolina
Duncan Mackie} Cumberland County
Josiah Black} July Term 1769
Then Was the Execution of this Deed in Open Court in due firm of Law proved by the oath of Duncan Mackie and ordered to be Recorded and Recorded in the Minutes of Said Court
Thomas Rutherford C.C.
Registered in the Registers office of said County in book C Folio 358.
Thomas Rutherford Register

(Cumberland Co., NC Book 3 Page 358-359)

* Henry Braswell, Cumberland Co., NC 1767

John Stephens
to
Andrew Shepherd

(Page 152) This Indenture Made this 22d day of September in the year of Our Lord 1767, Between John Stevens of the County of Anson & Province of North Carolina Planter of the one part & Andrew Shepherd of the County of Cumberland & Province aforesaid of the other part, Witnesseth that the said John Stevens for & in consideration of the sum of 25 pounds Proclamation Money to him in hand paid before the ensealing and delivery hereof the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge & himself therewith fully satisfied contented & paid hath given granted bargained sold aliened enfeoffed conveyed and confirmed unto the said Andrew Shepherd one certain tract or parcel of land containing 150 acres lying & being in the County of Cumberland in the Province aforesaid on Fall Creek Beginning at a White Oak on the south East side of said Creek reputed the Earl Granvills line thence running South 31 chains & 63 links to a stake between a White Oak & a Pine thence West 31 chains & 63 links to a stake by a Red Oak thence North 31 chains & 63 links to the Earls line then with it to the beginning. To have and to hold the above bargained premises with every part & parcel thereof to him the said Andrew Shepherd his heirs & assigns forever & I the said John Stevens at the time of ensealing & delivery hereof am lawfully possessed of said land with its appurtenances in fee simple & in myself good right lawful authority & full power to sell & dispose of the said land improvements orchards & all & singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging in manner as aforesaid the same being freely acquitted exonherated & discharged of all manner of former gifts grants bargains sales leases & all manner of encumbrances whatsoever & I the said John Stevens for myself my Heirs executors & administrators do covenant & agree to warrant & defend the said land unto the said Andrew Shepherd together with all improvements houses orchards & all & singular the premises with the appurtenances thereunto belonging unto him the said Andrew Shepherd his heirs & assigns forever against the lawful claims & demands of him the said John Stevens or any other person or persons whatsoever lawfully claiming or to claim from by or under him the said John Stevens. In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal the day & year first above written
Signed Sealed & delivered in presence of} John Stevens {Seal}
Thomas Tucker} North Carolina Cumberland County
Henry his T mark Braswell} November Court 1767
Then was the Execution of this deed in open Court in due form of Law proved by the Oath of Thomas Tucker and Ordered (Page 153) to be Recorded
Thomas Rutherford C.C.

(Cumberland Co., NC Book 3 Page 152-153)

* Richard Braswell & Carver Sons 1756

To all to whom these presents shall come Richard Braswell of the County of Bladen & Province of North Carolina Planter know ye that the said Richard Braswell for & in consideration of the natural Love & Affection which I have & bear to my beloved Son William Carver of the County & Province aforesaid Planter as also for & in consideration of the sum of 5 shillings Proc money to me at & before the ensealing & delivery hereof, the receipt hereof I do hereby acknowldege & hereof & therefrom & of & from every part & parcel hereof do forever acquit release exonerate & discharge the said William Carver his heirs executors administrators & assigns & every of them by these presents have given granted bargained sold aliened enfeoffed released & confirmed & by these presents do give grant bargain sell alien enfeoff release & confirm unto the said William Carver his heirs executors administrators & assigns forever the Negro Slave following Viz Joe a lad of 17 or 18 years of age & the reversion & reversions remainder & remainders rents & profits & also all my right title interest use trust property benefit claim & demand whatsoever of me the said Richard Braswell of into & out of the same To have & to hold the aforesaid negro slave named Joe unto him the said William Carver his heirs & assigns forever & to & for the only proper use benefit & behoof of him the said Wm Carver & his heirs & assigns forever more & to & for no other use intent or purpose whatsoever & I the said Richard Braswell the aforesaid Negro Slave herein & hereby conveyed a meunt mentioned or intended so to be unto him the said William Carver his heirs -c. against me the said Richard Braswell & my heirs & assigns & all & every other person & persons whatsoever claiming or to claim by from or under me them or any of them & against all & every other person or persons whatsoever shall & will warrant & forever defend by these presents In Witness Whereof I the said Richard Braswell have hereunto
set my hand & seal this 7th day of August 1756
Signed sealed & delivered in presence of} Richard his X mark Braswell {Seal}
David Braswell} North Carolina Cumberland County Oct. Term 1768
Benjamin Cooper} Then was the Execution of this Deed in Open Court in due form
of law proved by the solemn affirmation of Benj. Cooper & ordered to be Recorded.
Thomas Rutherford C.C.

(Cumberland Co., NC Deed Book 3 Page 297)

NOTE: This Benjamin Cooper is not the one from Southampton Co., VA who is "supposed" to be the brother of the Widow Jane Lewis who married John Braswell, son of Richard Braswell who died in Isle of Wight Co., VA in 1745. Click on the link below for more info about Benjamin Coopers.

Benjamin Cooper

* Henry Brasel, Cumberland Co., NC 1783

This Indenture made this 18th day of May in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred & eighty Three between Henry Brasel of the County of Chatham and province of North Carolina of the one part and the Executors of Andred Shepherd of Cumberland County and province aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Henry Brasel for & in consideration of the sum of Thirty five pounds hard money to him in hand paid before the insealing & Delivery of these presents except whereof he doth hereby acknowlege himself there with fully satisfied contented & paid hath given & granted bargained sold alineined conveyed & confirmed unto the said executors of Andrew Shepherd deceased one certain tract or parcel of Land Containing two hundred acres lying and being in the County of Cumberland & province aforesaid on fall creek begining at a white oak thence running So 47 w- 179 poles to a red oak thence -- 43 W 179 poles to a pine thence No. 47-- 179 poles thence with a right line to the first Station including where Widow Davises path crosses said line to have & to hold the above
Bargained primises with every part & parcel thereof of him the said Executors forever & the said Henry Brasel at the time of ensealing & delivery hereof am ----fully possesd of the said Land appurtenances thereunto belonging in manner as aforesaid the same being freely acquited exonerated & discharged of all manner of former gifts grants bargains sales leases & releases & all manner of Incumberances whatsoever & I the said Henry Brasell for myself my heirs exrs. --- do covenant & agree to warrant & defend the said tract of land ------ the said exatators together with all improvments - houses orchards & all & Singular ------ --- -- appurtenances thereunto ---------- unto him the Said executors forever against the ------- -------- and Demands of his the said Henry Brasel or any other person or persons whatsoever lawfully claiming or to claim from by -----him the said HBrasel in Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal the day & year
above written ---quitrents to our state only excepted
Signed Sealed and Delivered} Henry his ? mark Brasel {Seal}
in the pres---of} -------} Jan-----1784
John Shepherd Junx} Cumberland County}
--------------------------} --------------------------by Jno Shepherd
& ordered ------------

(Cumberland Co., NC Book 7 Page 158}

NOTE: Very difficult to read 2nd half of page.

* Henry Brasel, Cumberland Co., NC 1771

(Page 274) This Indenture made this 3rd day of February in the year of Our Lord 1771 - Between James Neal of the County of Orange and Province of North Carolina of the one part and Henry Brasel of the said County and Province aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that the said James Neal for and in consideration of the sum of 15 pounds Proclamation Money to him in hand paid before the ensealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge and himself therewith fully satisfied contented and paid hath given granted bargained sold aliened enfeoffed conveyed and confirmed unto the said Henry Brasel One certain tract or parcel of Land containing 200 acres lying and being in the County of Cumberland and province aforesaid on Fall Creek Beginning at a White Oak thence running South 47 West 179 poles to a Red Oak. thence South 43 West 179 poles to a Pine. thence North 47 East 179 poles then with a rig----line to the first station, including where Widow Davis path crossed said line - To have & to hold the above Mentioned bargained premises with every part and parcel thereof to him the said Henry Brasel his heirs and assigns forever and I the said James Neal at the time of the sealing and delivery hereof am lawfully possessed of the said land with its appurtenances thereunto belonging in manner as before said the same being fully acquitted exonerated and discharged of all Manner of former gifts grants bargains sales leases and releases and all manner of incumberances whatsoever and I the said James Neal for my self my heirs executors administrators do covenant and agree to warrant and defend the said tract of Land unto the said Henry Brasel together with all improvements houses, orchards and all and singular the premises with the appurtenances thereunto belonging unto him the said Henry Brasel his heirs and assigns forever against the lawful claims and demands of him the said James Neal or any other person or persons whatsoever lawfully claiming or to claim from by or under him the said James Neal. In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written the quit rents to our Soverign Lord the King (Page 275) only excepted.
Signed Sealed and delivered} James Neal {Seal}
in presence of} North Carolina
John Gollorthun} Cumberland County April Term 1771
Then was the execution of this deed in Open Court in
due form of law Acknowledged by James Neal
and ordered to be Recorded.
Thomas Rutherford C.C.

(Cumberland Co., NC Book 4 Page 274-275)

* Jacob Brasswell, Cumberland Co., NC 1768

1768 - October 28, John Walsh to Duncan Mackie - This Indenture Made this 28th day of October in the 8th year of his Majestys Reign and in year of Our Lord 1768. Between John Walsh Esquire Coroner of the County of Cumberland in the Province of North Carolina of the one part & Duncan Mackie Merchant of the County & Province aforesaid of the other part. Whereas by Act of Parliament of Great Britain Made & passed in the fifth year of the Reign of our late Sovereign Lord George the second King of Great Britain entitled an Act for the More easy recovery of Debts in his Majestys Plantations in America it is therein & thereby enacted among other things that from & after the 29th day of September A.D. 17 The Houses lands Negro's & other hereaditaments & real estate Situate or being within any of the said Plantations belonging to any person shall be liable to & chargable with all just debts dutys & demands of what kind a nature soever oweing by such persons to his Majesty or any of his subjects & shall & may be assessed for the satisfaction thereof & shall be subject to the like remedies & process in any Court of Law or equity in any of the said Plantations Respectively for seizing extending selling or disposing of any such Houses lands & Negros & other heradetaments & real estate towards the satisfaction of such debts dutys & demands in the like Manner as personal estates in any of the said plantations Respectively are seized extended sold & disposed of for the satisfaction of Debts is in & by the said Act Retatin thereunto being had may more fully & at large Appear, And Whereas a Writ of Plurris Plurieis Venditam Exponas issued out of his Majesty Inferrir Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessins held for the County of Cumberland dated 26th day of July in the 8th year of Our Reign A.D. 1768 at the Suit of Duncan Mackie against Jacob Brasswell late of Cumberland County for the sum of 19 pnd? 17 shillings Proclamation Money as well for his debts as for his damages sutained by the said Duncan Mackie Together also with the further sum of 4 pounds 3 shillings like Money adjudged to the said Plaintiff which said Writ were returnable to the same inferier Court to be held on the 4th Tuesday of October then Next following & directed to the said Coroner commanding him to expose to sale the lands of the said Jacob Braswell whereon he lately lived which said land had been levyed on by James Simpson then late Sheriff of Cumberland County by Virtue of an Original attachment dated the 17th day of February A.D. 1767 to him & obtained by the said Duncan Mackie and returned by the said late Sheriff levyed on the lands of the said Jacob Braswell And Wheras in pursuance of the said Writ of Pleries plur--Venditine Exponas the said John Walsh Coroner of Cumberland County aforesaid by virtue of his said Office and Confirmable to the before recited Act of Parliament & due notice given agreeable to Law did on the 28th of October 1768 set up for sale the said lands hereafter more particularly disinbed to the highest bidder at public Vendue in the Town of Campbellton in said County at which time the said Duncan Mackie became the last & highest bidder at the sum of 10 pounds proclamation Money for the aforesaid Piece of land & appertinances And Whereas the said Jacob Brasswell became posessed of the said 100 acres of land that he levyed on by Virtue of a Penal Act from Arthur Donally deceased duly executed & bearing date the -- day of -- 176- now in the hands of John Tarlow Planter & binding the said Arthur his heirs & c. to Make or cause to be made to the said Jacob & - a good & lawful deed as the Law directs to the said 100 acres of land or whatsoever quantity is contained or mentioned in the said Bond be the same more or less the receipt & payment whereof has been acknowledged by the said Arthur in his lifetime in presence of Sundry persons to wit Andrew Shepperd & James Stringfield late of this Province from the said Jacob Braswell situate lying & being in Cumberland County aforesaid on the North West of Cape Fear River on the Western side of the said River. Beginning at a Black Oak in the lower corner of Arthur Donallys plantation where he the said Donally lives (?) then by the same South 70 West 155 poles to a pine then South 20 East 155 poles to a pine then North 70 East 155 poles to a Black Oak then up the River to the first station it being part of a tract of 150 acres which said Arthur Donally purchased of Archibald Buie by deed duly executed bearing date 21st day of October A.D. 1765 Which May more fully & at large appear, Rec--se thereunto being had /Beginning May 1755 Folio 221) Now this Indenture Witnesseth that the said John Walsh Coroner of the County aforesaid in virtue & pursuance of his said Office & the Writ Aforesaid & for & in Consideration of the said Sum of 10 pounds Proclamation Money to the Said John Walsh in hand paid before the ensealing & delivery of these presents, the receipts & payment whereof the said John Walsh doth hereby acknowledge hath given granted bargained sold aliened enfoffed assigned set over Conveyed & confirmed & in virtue of his Office & in pursuance & execution of the aforesaid Writ as fully as he can & is hereby empowered & enabled doth by these presents grant bargain sell alein enfoff transfer assign set over convey & confirm unto the said Duncan Mackie all the aforesaid tract of Land Situate lying & being in the Province & County afforesaid Together with all sinjuler profit Enroluments advantages rights Members Heraditents & appurtenances whatsoever to the said lands & Buildings belonging or appertaining & the yearly rents & profits thereof & every part & parcel thereof and all the estate rights & title & interest of the said Jacob Braswell therein to have & to hold the said land & houses & other the premises herein before mentioned or intended so to be hereby granted bargained & sold unto the said Duncan Mackie his heirs & assigns forever to the only benefit & behoof of him the said Duncan Mackie his heirs & assigns forever in as full & ample a manner as he the said John Walsh Coroner of the County of Cumberland aforesaid by virtue of his said Office of Coroner of the said County & in pursuance & execution of the aforesaid Writ Plurris pluris Venditine Exponas is hereby enabled & empowered to convey alter transfer & change the said Lands & houses with the appurtenances unto the said Duncan Mackie his heirs & assigns for ever and the said John Walsh Coroner aforesaid doth hereby Covenant Promise and agree to & with the said Duncan Mackie his heirs & assigns that he the said Duncan his heirs & assigns may from time to time & at all times hereafter have hold occupy & enjoy the premises with all the appurtenances & every part & parcel thereof free & clear of all manner of Incumberances had made done or committed by him the said Coroner as by any other person or persons by his means or procurement & the said Coroner doth hereby further Covenant Promise & agree thus upon the reasonable -----st Cost & Charges in the Law of the said Duncan Mackie his heirs or assigns, he shall at all & will at anytime or times hereafter make do & execute any further or other lawful act or Acts deed Conveyance & assurance whatsoever for the further & better conveying & confirming the hereby granted premises as far as he is or can be enabled. By virtue of the aforesaid mentioned Act of Parliament & the said Writ of Pluris pluris Venditime Exponas to the said Duncan Mackie his heirs & assigns

In Witness Whereof the said John Walsh Coroner hath hereunto set his hand & seal the day & year first above written.
Signed sealed & delivered} John Walsh, Coroner {Seal}
in presence of} Received the consideration
John Walsh Sen,} Money within Mentioned
Samuel Boyd} the sum of 10 pounds Proc
Money from Duncan Mackie}

Witness My hand 28th October 1768
Witness Samuel Boyd} John Walsh
North Carolina Cumberland County July Term 1769
Then was the Execution of this Deed in Open Court
in due fum of Law acknowledged by John Walsh
Coroner & ordered to be Recorded.
And Recorded by Thomas Rutherford C.C.

(Cumberland Co., NC Book 3 Page 349-352)

* Richard Bracewell, Cumberland Co., NC 1755

Thomas Brigman
To
John Campbell

(Page 43) This Indenture made that Thomas Brigman of Cumberland County in the Province of North Carolina planter for and in consideration of the Sum of twenty four pounds Sterling to him in hand paid by John Campbell of the County and Province aforesaid planter. the receipt
whereof he doth hereby acknowledged and thereof doth fully freely and absolutely exonerate acquite (Page 44) acquite and forever discharge Said John Campbell his heirs executors administrators and assigns by these presents doth give grant bargained Sold aliened enfeoffed
Conveyed and Confirmed and by these presents doth give grant bargain Sell alien enfeoff Convey and Confirm unto the Said John Campbell a certain piece or parcel of land Situate lying and being in the County of Cumberland and province aforesaid on the So West Side of the N.W.
River of Cape Fear upon the Western prong of lick Creek about a mile or two above the beartree beginning at a pine on the Est Side of Said Creek being a corner of John Coplands runing So 13 Est 150 poles black jack thence So 77 West 160 poles thence West 13 Wt 150 poles thence right to the first Station Containing one hundred and fifty acres of Land being part of Three hundred acres granted by paptent to the Said Thos Brigman his heirs and assigns as by the Said patent bearing date the Sixth of March in the XXVII Year of our reign Anno Dom one Thousand Seven hundred and forty four to have and to hold the Said bargained one hundred and fifty acres of Land together with all and Singular the buildings improvements Ways Woods - Waters. Water
Courses rights liberties hereditaments (Page 45) hereditaments and appertenances whatsoever thereunto blonging or in any ways appertaining and the reversion and reversions remainder and remainders rent issues & profits thereof unto him the Said John Campbell and his heirs to the only proper use and behoof of him the Said John Campbell his heirs and assigns forever & that free & clear from all in cumbrances the one half of all Gold & silver mines together with all quit rents now due and hereafter to become due always excepted and reserved to the only use of his Majesty and his heirs and Successors forever and the Said Thomas Brigman & his heirs the hereby granted premises & every part and parcel theirof except before excepted with the appurtenances unto the Said John Campbell his heirs and assigns against him the Said Thomas Brigman and his heirs and against all and every other person or persons whatsoever lawfully claiming or to claim Shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents and
further that he the Said Thomas Brigman and his heirs & all & every other person or persons having or lawfully claiming or that shall or may at any time or times hereafter do have or claim any right title interest of in or to the prebargained premises or any part thereof by from or under him them or any of them upon the reasonable request Cost (Page 46) Cost and charges in the Lam (?) of the Said John Campbell his heirs or assigns Shall and will Sign Seal and deliver any Such further and other reasonable instrument or instruments of writing whatsoever for the further and better assuring and Confirmation of the hereby granted one hundred and fifty acres of Land with the appurtenances and every part thereof unto the Said John Campbell his heirs and assigns as by him or them his or their Council learned in the Lam (?) Shall be reasonably advised devised or required (?) for Witness Thereof the Said Thomas Brigman hath hereunto Set his hand & Seal the eighth day of July Anno Dom One Thousand Seven hundred and fifty five.
Signed Sealed and delivered Thos his T mark Brigman
in presence of
John Williams &
Richd Bracewell
x himself his heirs Executors & admrt------(administrators?) and
for every of them doth Covenant promise & grant to and
with the Said John Campbell his heirs & assigns by these
presents, that he the Said Thos Brigman. NB. the above
three lines to be interlined in the fourteenth line of each
page after the word Brigman

(Cumberland County Register of Deeds Book 1 Pages 43-46)

NOTE: Richard Bracewell is believed to be the son of Valentine Braswell & Jane Pope, and the father of Richard who married Obedience.

* Two Henry Brassells, Cumberland Co., NC 1767

This Indenture Made this 12th day of March in the year of Our Lord 1767 Between Henry Brassell & James Stringfield of Orange County and Province of North Carolina both of one one part & Abraham Granheron of the County & Province aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that they the said Henry Brassell & James Stringfield for & in consideration of the sum of 30 pounds Proclamamtion Money to them in hand paid by the said Abraham Granheron before the ensealing & delivery of thes presents the receipt whereof the said Henry Brassell & James Stringfield doth hereby acknowledge & therewith fully satisfied
Contented & paid and doth hereby acquit & discharge the said Abraham Heron his heirs executors & administrators forever by these presents hath given granted bargained sold enfeoffed & confirmed unto the said Abraham Heron his heirs executors administrators & assigns forever all the Estate right & title to a certain tract or parcel of land by istimation 200 acres be the same more or less lying & being in Cumberland County in the Province of North Carolina on the South Side of Cape Fear beginning at a pine on Bush Creek thence running East to a Stake thence South to a Stake thence West to a Stake thence North to the first Station together with all Houses Edifices Orchards buildings & all other the profits commodities heraditaments & appurtenanus to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining & the Reversion or Reversions Remainder & Remainders Thereof. To have & to hold the said land & premises & all & singular the appartenances hereby given or intended to be given granted bargained sold enfeoffed conveyed & confirmed to the said Abraham Heron & to his heirs & assigns forever sufficiently saved 7 indimnified of & from all other gifts grants bargains sales leases or any other incumberances whatsoever done made or consented done or suffired done by them the said Henry Brassell & James Stringfield or any other person or persons whatsoever & they do hereby warrant & forever defend the said land & bargained premises
with all & singular the appertinances thereto belonging or in any ways appertaining unto him the said Abraham Heron his heirs executors administrators & assigns forever against the lawful claim or claims of any person or persons whatsoever In Witness whereof have hereunto set
our hands & fixed our Seals the day & date above written.
Henry his H mark Brassell {Seal}
James his X mark Stringfield {Seal}
Signed Sealed & delivered in presence of}
John Nicholson}
Susannah her X mark Nicholson} North Carolina Cumberland County
Henry his X mark Brassell} July Term 1768
Then was the execution of this Deed in Open Court in due form of Law proved by th (cut off)
Oath of Henry Brassell & Ordered to be Recorded. Registered in Registers Office
of Said County in Book C Folio 229. Thomas Rutherford C.C.

NOTE: There is no doubt that one of these Henry Brassells is the son of Valentine Braswell & Jane Pope, who emerged as a married couple selling land in 1721. No doubt too that both were named after Jane's father, Henry Pope. These Henrys are most likely father and son.

Valentine Braswell & Elizabeth Pitts

1772 - Chatham County Militia Rolls for 1772 (Military Collection, Troop returns, 1747-1859, North Carolina Stat Archives, Raleigh from Carey Bracewell and Chatham Co. USGenWeb)

• Captain Elisha Cain’s List No. 5 included Vollentine Braswell, Jr.

1776 - Edith Braswell born to Valentine Braswell Jr & Elizabeth Pitts.


1778 – May, The Sheriff summons jury in the following caveats:

• Volentine Braswell ag’t Acquilla Covenar (Cavenah?) and James Williams for 300 acres ag’t Acquilla Civebar (Cavenah?),
• James Williams ag’t Volentine Braswell – 640 acres

(Chatham County Court Minutes Pg 137 on usgenweb)

NOTE: “Williams suit” William Lynn referred to November 1782 & the reason for Valentine “V” Braswell "Sinr" of Wilkes Co., GA, had to return to Chatham Co – see 1790 inventory of estate of Valentine Braswell, Jr.


1778 - July 23, Valentine Braswell, Jr. of Chatham County bought 640 acres on east side of North East Branch of the North West River beginning at a gum at the mouth of Duck Creek from Hectir McNeal. Witness: Henry Braswell (page 181, Deed Book B, Chatham Co. Register of Deeds)


1779 - February 11, Siddie Braswell born to Valentine Braswell Jr. & Elizabeth Pitts.


1780 - March 30 - Valentine Brasswell, Junr, granted 23 acres in Chatham Co. (page 193 & 194, Deed Book D, Chatham Co. Register of Deeds)


1780 - March 30, Valentine Braswell, Jr. granted 100 acres, on Cabin’s Branch a prong of Shaddock’s Creek, Chatham County, NC (page 195, Deed Book D, Chatham Co. Register of Deeds )


1780 - March 31, Valentine Brasswell granted 250 acres Chatham County “Yarbrowes corner in Drakes line” (page 478 & 479, Deed Book B, Chatham Co. Register of Deeds)


1780 – March 31, Valentine Braswell, Jr., granted 200 acres, Chatham County, on the south prong of the Great branch of the Waters of Shaddockses Creek (page 194 & 195, Deed Book D , Chatham Co. Register of Deeds)


1780 - December 29, John Pitts Will: Sons: John, Joseph. Daughters: Mary Lear, Elizabeth Brassel, Peggy Mimes (Mims?). (Chatham Co., NC)


1781 – August 21 Elizabeth Brassell, Widow of Valentine Braswell, Jr., married William Lynn. Wake Co. Marriage Bond #02312. Bondsman: James Lynn. Witness: Thomas Rice.


1782 - February 12, Chatham County William Linn to be Administrator of the estate of Volentine Braswell, Junr., Deceased. 1,000 pound bond by William Linn and John Pitts. (copy of original from North Carolina Archives)


1782 – November – William Lyn, on motion is permitted to come in and defend his ward, Volentine Brazwell, at the suit of James Williams, Esqr. On entry on caveat, 640 acres of land on Haw River (pg. 20B, November 1782. Posted by Angela Meadows on Braswell List November 9, 2004) NOTE: See May 1778 record.


1783 - May 18, Valentine “V” Braswell of Wilkes County, Georgia conveys to Henry Braswell 102 acres of land joining Henry Braswell and granted to Valentine Braswell, Jr., by the State of North Carolina on March 31,1780. (page 143, Deed Book C, Chatham Co. Register of Deeds)


1784 - May Court Valentine Braswell, Jr., died intestate leaving Edy and Sedy Braswell (Court Minutes?)


1785 – May, Ordered that the following Justices be apptd to receive the list of taxable property for the present year: Capt Ridles Company – Elisha Cain. Volentine Braswell decd orphans. (Chatham NC Court Minutes)


1787 - Edy and Sedy Braswell heirs of Valentine Braswell, Junr., deceased granted 640 acres on east side of Haw River beginning above mouth of Duck Creek. (Copy of Grant #795 from Carey Bracewell)


NOTE: Appears to be land Valentine Braswell purchased from Hector McNeal on July 23, 1778.


1790 - August 8, Inventory of personal property of Vollentine Braswell,Decd. and accounting of money paid from the estate which included “To money pd Volintine Brasswell, Sinr a witness in the Suit of Williams vs the Orphans 40 pounds” and “To traviling twice from Chatham County to the State of Gorgia & all expenses, 26 pounds” (Copy of original received from NC Archives)


1790 - US Census Hillsborough Dist. Chatham Co., NC Elizabeth Linn: 0-1-4-0-1


1790- August, William Linn: Inventory (Pg 59b)


1790 - September 11, William Linn: Account of estate sale (Pg 109b)


1793 - August, Joseph Harmon be appointed guardian to Barny & Thenny Linn, orphans of William Linn, dec'd, who gives bond with George Lucas, Esquire, in the sum of one Thousand five hundred pounds. (Chatham Co. Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions Vol. 3 1790-1794 Pg 282)


1794 – February, Jeptha & Edy Freeman to Thomas Stokes 620 acres, ½ the land formerly Valentine Brazell’s. Witnesses: Edmund Branch, Joseph Johnson, Wm. Winter (G:213) (Chatham Co. Deeds posted on USGenWeb by Judy Penrod Purcell)


1794 – February 14, To the Justices of Chatham County, the answer of Stephen (sic) Freeman and Edy his wife, Andrew Hartsfield and Sedy his wife, heir of Valentine Braswell, dec’d. and the answer of Thomas Stokes, Esqr. To petition of Joseph Harman of Chatham Co., planter, & Elizabeth his wife late Eliz. Linn and formerly Eliz. Braswell widow – (copy of original received from NC State Archives)


1794 – February – Chatham Co., NC - Land to be divided in thirds to give Valentine Braswell, Jr.’s widow Elizabeth her dowry.

• 100 acres on Cabin Branch a prong of Shaddoxes Creek. (grant #257, 1780)
• 640 acres on east side of Haw River above mouth of Duck Creek. (bought
• from Hector McNeil on July 23, 1778)
• 300 acres on Shadocks Creek (grant 11/1/1784)
• 23 acres on eastside of Haw River (grant 3/30/1780)
• 200 acres on south prong of the Great Branch, the waters of Shaddox Creek. (See Grant #395, Mar 31, 1780) (copy of original from North Carolina Archives)
  

1798 - February, Joseph Pitts is appointed guardian to Barna Lin who enters into bond in the sum of six hundred pounds with John Pitts? and Edwd Walton, security. (Feb. session 1798 Minutes - Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions 1797-1800 Pg 189)


1799 - May, Ordered that John Ramsey & William O'Kelly be appointed to settle with Joseph Harmon, guardian to Barna Linn & report to next court. (Minutes - Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions 1797-1800 May 1799 Pg 231)


1799 - November, An account of John Harmon, guardian of Thenny Linn & William Linn, dues. Amt. to thirty seven pounds and ordered to be recorded. (Minutes - Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions 1797-1800 Nov (11th) term, 1799, Pg 245)


1799 - November, An account of Joseph Harmon, guardian of Thenny Linn & William Linn dues, Amt. to thirty seven pounds ten shillings allowed by the court and ordered to be recorded (Minutes - Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions 1797-1800 Nov (11th) term, 1799, Pg 245)


1801 – November 10, Edith Truman (sic), formerly Braswell, Sidey Hartsfield, formerly Braswell, co-heirs of Valentine Braswell, dec’d. to Thomas Stokes, 640 acres E of Haw River, David Cavenah, John Ramsey (L:317) (Chatham Co., NC, Stokes Land Records on USGenWeb by Judy Penrod Purcell)


Thank you to the dear cousins who researched for decades the old fashioned way and generously provided this information.

John & Mary Braswell

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

1784 – July 22, John Braswell. 287 ½ acres Washington Co. bounded N & W vacant, E – Williamson’s Swamp Creek, S – Woodruff survey 55. p. 30 (Georgia’s Roser of the Revolution by Lucian Lamar Knight)

1785 - Remnant Tax Digest -Capt. Elsberry’s Dist. Rec’d by Michael Elsberry (page 67, Breazeal Notes March 1967 by Diane Deputy & Early Records of Wilkes Co. on USGenWeb)

38 Frederick Brassell 1 poll
121 John Brazell 1 poll, 200 acres, Wilkes Co., GA

1785 – John Braswell, 287 ½ acres in Washington County (Book GGG, page 276) pp 225, 251, 260, 265 bounded N – Ralph Kilgore, E – Gray, S – Fred Braswell, W – vacant, survey 11, June 11, 1784. Warrant 2635, p. 4 (Georgia’s Roster of the Revolution by Lucian Lamar Knight)

1785 – June 13, Wm. Parrott of Washington County to William Lawson of Greene for 5 pds sterling 287 ½ acres in Greene County, formerly Washington, granted to the said William Perrett 20 January 1785. Signed William (X) Perret, Elizabeth (X) Perrett. Witnesses: Jared Treven, A. J., John Braswell, William Trevin. Registered 20 January 1792 (Greene Co., GA DB B Pg 728)

1786 - Frederick Braswell 287 1/2 acres in Washington Co., GA (Book LLL, page 2) Col. E. Clark 4-1-1784 Enlisted in Batt. Minuteman - not a GA resident at the time. Entitled to bounty in Washington Co. Bounded N – Jno Braswell, E - Elijah Anderson, S&W - vacant. Cut by Clarke’s Creek, survey 12, 6-11-1784, Warrant 2307, p. 4 (“Georgia’s Roster of the Revolution” by Lucian Lamar Knight)

1787 – Tax Record for Capt. Bailey’s District, Wilkes County, Georgia

#019 – John Brazzel borders John Munk & Robert Horne & George Hamilton

#027 – Frederick Brazzel borders George Smith & Mark Ragan

1787 – November 1, James Sutton and wife, Cate, his wife, to John Brazzel all of Wilkes County, for 40 pounds, 200 acres on a branch of Falling Creek, adjacent John Fergus (Ferguson??), signed James Sutton, Cate (X) Sutton. Witness: James Marks, J.P. Regd 6 May 1789 (Wilkes County GA DB EE Pg 31 1788-1790)

1792 – November 17, Thomas Pinion and wife Ann to William Black and William Rogers, jointly, 200 acres original grant 1787 to John Mobley this being north tract of said tract divided by agreement adjacent John Brasel, John Gill and John Ferguson November 17, 1792. James Bell J.P., Francis Cook J.P. Test. (Georgia DAR Historical Collection Folio 66)

1794 – May 26, John Brazdal, dec’d – John Gill applied for letter of administration

1794 – June 2, Caveat filed – Mary Brazdal vs John Gill

(Returns of Administrators & Guardians. Book Called Book 1791-1803 Mixed Records consisting of Books A, B & C bound together.)

1798 – December 12, Arthur Jones & Charity, his wife, to Nelson Barnett, all of Elbert County, for $560, on Falling Creek waters in said County 250 acres adjacent Saml Sewel, crossing branch, Jno. Brayel (Brazel), John Gill, Harbin to & down branch, in fee simple.
(signed) Arther (X) Jones, Charity (X) Jones. Wit: Wm. Barnett J.P., Nathaniel Barnett. Reg. 23 Oct. 1800 (Pg 178)

1799 – Benjamin Hubbard to Jno Brazille land in Capt. Welborne’s Dist. That joins Drury Stovall on Long Creek.

1808 – John Brazil, dec’d. James Glover, Admr. ordered to make clear title to Benjamin Hubbard. Wit: Joseph Glover, Ann Wilson Dougherty March Term 1808. (Administrators & Guardians Papers, Book L-F 1804-09, p. 141)

1809 - May 8, James Glover, administrator of the estate of John Brazeal, to Benjamin Hubbard. John Brazeal in his lifetime, 20 January 1794, made bond to execute titles to Benjamin Hubbard for tract in Wilkes County on Long Creek, 200 acres. John Brazeal departed this life without executing titles to the tract or making provision by will. Benjamin petitioned the Court of Ordinary of Elbert County & obtained rule compelling James Glover, administrator, to make titles to Benjamin Hubbard agreeable to bond. James Glover, administrator, sold tract to Benjamin Hubbard. Signed: James (X) Glover. Wit: Peter Wyche, David Clark, Thos. Burton. Elbert Co., GA. Proved by Thomas Burton 13 October, 1809. Recorded: 20 June 1811. Thomas Cook, J.P. (Oglethorpe Co., GA DB G 1810-1812 Pg 107)

NOTE: John is most likely Frederick's uncle or brother. Frederick is the son of Sampson Braswell & Christian Williams. Sampson is the son of John & Alice Braswell who moved back to Bertie Co., NC after John's mother, Sarah, widow of Richard, died.

Richard Braswell of Camden District South Carolina

Richard is believed to be a son of old Jacob Braswell of Fredericksburgh, South Carolina

1776 – May 21, Richard Bracewell enlisted in the First Regiment N.A. 853 (Roster of South Carolina Patriots in the American Revolution, Ancestry.com)

1781 – Richard Brazeel served in the 2nd Dragoons under Capt. Francis Moore, Charles Myddleton and General Sumter during 1781. Salley Doc. P. 82, (Roster of South Carolina Patriots in the American Revolution, Ancestry.com)

1775-1783 – Index to Revolutionary War Service Records

Richard Bracewell, 1st South Carolina Regiment (from Carey Bracewell)

'Men of General Sumter’s Brigade, SC,' Col. Charles Myddleton’s Regiment of State Troops, Capt. Francis Moore included Richard Brazzeel (South Carolinians in the Revolution Ancestry.com)

1782 – April 18, Pay Roll in slaves of Captain Francis Moores Troop in the 2nd Regiment of State Troops commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Charles Myddleton (copy; for oversize original, see Box 5, Folder 19) (2 pages; printed, SALLEY, DOCUMENTS… DURING THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR, P. 81) Locations: Camden District (SC Archives)


1786 – March 8, South Carolina

I have caused to be admeasured and laid out unto Mary Reed a Tract of Land Containing Two Hundred and Fifty five acres Situate in the District of Camden on the head Branches of Black River named Laws Branch and hath such form, marks, buttings and boundings as the above Plat Represents --- Fredk. Bell, Dep. Survr. Certified for the 8th March 1786 Ephraim Mitchell S.G.

The plat shows Richd. Brazels land on one side, next to William Barbers land and on the other side of Richard Brazel is Isaac Hursh's land. On the other side of Isaac Hursh is Robert Law's land and then on the other side of Robert Law is Tabitha Williams' land. Between Tabitha Williams and William Barber is Galloway's land. (from SC Archives)

1787 - William Nettles was security on the administrator's bond for Averilla when her husband Jacob Braswell died. (Camden District, SC Wills & Administrtions 1781-1787)

1824 - February 14, John Law, Executor of Robert Law VS William Nettles. (SCA)

South Carolina Timeline

With special attention given to Jacob Braswell and his neighbors and associates. He first appears in the records in Fredericksburgh South Carolina in 1765. It is believed that he may be Valentine Jacob Braswell, son of Richard & Joyce Braswell of Orange County, North Carolina.


1752 - CANE CREEK MONTHLY MEETING: Orange County, North Carolina: Eleazer Hunt and Catherine Cox were married 1752, 12, 4. Among the witnesse were Thomas Hunt, Zebulon Gaunt, John Wright, Charles Davis, Henry Mayner, William Piggott, Mary Jackson, Mary Matthews, Hannah Davis, Mary Wright, and Rachel Mayner. (Excerpt from ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN QUAKER GENEALOGY by William Wade Hinshaw Volume I)

1759 - April 17, Deed: Charles Kimbell to George Roberts proved by Henery Caster. Suit: Richd. Brasil vs. Benj. Kimbell - Verdict for plaintiff, 40s. with 6d. cost. (Orange Co., NC Court Minutes?)

1761 - May 6, Benjamin Kimball, Memorial for 150 acres on Lynches Creek in Craven County part of a 300 acres tract to William Cattell on February 13, 1753. Other name indexed: James Smart. (South Carolina Archives, hereafter SCA)

1764 - November 19, Richard Burnet 200 acres on South Fork, Lynches Creek, an unrecorded plat for land not granted. Other names indexed: Benjamin Kimbal, David Mires, John Wade. (SCA)

1765 - October 1, Jacob Brazwell 200 acres on Waterees bounded on all sides by vacant land known by the name of Devil's Woodyard in Fredericksburg Township. Certified November 27, 1765 by Jno Belton, D.S. (SCA)

1767 - September 2, Richard Burnet 200 acres on south fork of Lynches Creek called Little Lynches Creek in Craven County bounded by Benjamin Kimball, David Mires and vacant land. Certified December 23, 1767 by John Wade D.S. (SCA)

1767 - February 17, Jacob Bragwell 200 acre land grant in Fredericksburgh Township. (SCA)

1769 - March 7, Robert English 500 acres in Fredericksburgh Township on Swift Creek the waters of Wateree bounded by Mary McKinny, Joshua English, orphans of Elizabeth Gore, Wm. Kelly, James McGowen, Alexander Rattrey, Jacob Brazel. Certified April 12, 1769 by Jno Belton. (SCA)

1770 - December 4, John Spyve 200 acres in Fredericksburg Township in Craven County bounded by English, Joseph Payne, Thomas Lenore, Jacob Braswell. Certified May 21, 1771 by Joshua Wombwell. (SCA)

1770 - December 13, Zebulon Gaunt 50 acres on Spears Creek, Wateree River in Craven County. Surveyed by John Alison. Other names indexed: Nebo Gaunt, Isaac Pidgeon. (SCA)

1772 - William Bracewell dec'd estate papers in Kershaw District, Camden Co., SC. Widow Elizabeth. Appraisers: William Kelly, Gresham Kelly, John Grosset. Also mentioned: William Thompson & William Tucker.

1773 - February 3, Jacob Braswell 150 acres on Swift Creek in Fredericksburgh Township bounded by Aaron Ferguson, James Adkisson, Joseph Payne, Robert English. Certified June 24, 1773 by Jno Belton. (SCA)

1774 - October 18, Jacob Braswell 100 acres in Fredericksburgh Township. (SCA)

1775 - April 20, John Braswell Memorial for 150 acres on Swift Creek in Fredericksburgh Township. Other names indexed: James Atkinson, Robert English, Aaron Ferguson, Joseph Payne. (SCA) NOTE: The name John is believed to be a indexing error at the SC Archives online and believe it should read JACOB.

1776 - Rev War data, need to add.

1781 - April 18, Benjamin Kimball Will: Sons Charles, John, Fred K., Benjamin. Daughters Mary Roberson, Lucy Burnet, Elizabeth Obannon, Janny Roberson. Extrs. Fred K. Kimball & William McDonald. Wit: Jas. Kennedy, Thos. Thompson. Rec: Feb 4, 1786. Henry Hampton Ord. (Camden District, SC WB A1 Pg 58 Apt.38 Pkg. 1366)

1782 - March 12-17, Private David Davenport (30.) 6 days pay received by Private John English (31.). (Loyalists in the Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War, Vol. 1 Camden, South Carolina Militia Pay Abstract Nr. 99, Colonel Robert English's Regiment, First Camden Militia, Soldiers Certification, 120 days, 16 Apr 1782, Charleston, SC 13 Nov 1781 - 12 Mar 1782. ancestry.com) NOTE: David Davenport is the brother or uncle of Elizabeth Davenport, wife of Valentine Braswell of Newberry SC, Madison & Walton GA.

1784 - August 10, Jacob Braswell 150 acres on Speers Creek in Camden District. Surveyed by Alexander Johnston. Other name name mentioned: Gantor. Also mentioned: Wateree River. (SCA)

1784 - October 5, Jacob Cherry 200 acres on Gum Swamp in Camden District. Surveyed by James Bredin. Other names indexed: Jacob Brasil, Joseph Kershaw, Isaac Ross. Also mentioned: Wateree River. (SCA)

1785 - April 16, William Brasill 100 acres, an unrecorded plat for land not granted on Lynches Creek near Fork Creek in Cheraw District. Surveyed by William Powe. Other name indexed: Leving Hainsworth. (SCA)

1785 - December 8, John Dennis 50 acre unrecorded plat for land not granted on Spears Creek in Camden District. Surveyed by John Belton. Other names indexed: Jacob Braswell, Col. Kershaw. (SCA)

1786 - January 17, Nebo Gaunt 300 acres on Hagues Branch and Spears Creek in Camden District. Surveyed by John Belton. Other names indexed: Jacob Branwell Jr. Mrs. Brown, Hilton, Isaac Pidgeon. Also mentioned: Wateree River. (SCA)

1786 - March 8, Mary Reed 255 acres on Laws Branch in Camden District. Surveyed by Frederick Bell. Other names indexed: William Barber, Richard Brazel, Galloway, Isaac Hurst, Robert Law, Tabitha Williams. Also mentioned: Black River. (SCA)

1786 - October 26, James Rogers 400 acres on Beaver Dam Branch in Camden District. Surveyed by Josiah Cantey for William Bathany. Other names indexed: Jacob Bracewell, Joseph Kershaw. Also mentioned: Spears Creek. (SCA)

1787 - February 19, Averilla Brazell, relict, applied for Administration on the estate of Jacob Brazell. Citation read March 5, 1787 by Lewis Collins. Application for same applied for by William Brazell begun but left incomplete. Dedimus to Arthur Brown Ross to administer oath of Averilla Brazell May 22, 1787. Appraisers: Josiah Scott, Jacob Cherry, Paul Powers. Bond: Averilla Brazell, Administrator. Securities: William Nettles & Jacob Mack Kinny May 18, 1787. Inventory July 19, 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)

1788- July 5, Mary Taylor mentions her three cousins Elizabeth Brazell, Mary Howell & Ann Strouman in her will. Also mentioned are Undice Brazell, Arthur & Mary Howell, Sarah Howell, friend John Bostick, Nathan Williams & Thomas Williams Jr Extrs, witnessed by William Graves, W.M. Paulling, P. Chambless. (Richland Co., SC WB B Pg 136 Box 30 Pkg. 737)

1788 - June 6, Benjamin Pearson of Bush River Will: Wife: Margaret. Six sons William, Abel, Samuel, Robert,Joseph & John 300 acres part of 400 acres "whereon I now live"...also another tract on Beaver-dams adjoining Caleb Gilberts...son Enoch Pearson...deceased brother William Pearson's heirs...daughters Rosanna Russel & Marjory Buffington...wife Extrx and cousin William Pearson & son Enoch Pearson Extrs. Wit: Zebulon Gaunt, John Wilkesen, Sam Kelly. Proved June 6, 1788. Test: W. Malone C.C. (Newberry Co., SC WB A Pg 25.)

1793 - August 31, John Halliday 140 acres between Black River and Camp Branch in Camden District. Surveyed by Frederick Bell for Jacob Brown on June 5, 1786. Other names indexed: William Barber, Isaac Hurst, Mary Reed. Also mentioned: Camp Creek. (SCA)

1793 - October 3, Hannah Brasil 500 acres on Colonels Creek in Camden District. Surveyed by Alexander Kennedy. Other name indexed: Killingsworth. Also mentioned: Wateree River. (SCA)

1794 - August 2, John Halliday 1000 acres on Hoxes Mill Branch and other branches of Swift Creek in Camden District. Surveyed by David Reynolds for Thomas Sumter February 16, 1787. Other names indexed: John Boykin, Jacob Brassell, Robert Hadlock, William Hox, Thomas Lenoir, Edward Pigg. Also mentioned: Wateree River. (SCA)

1796 - April 12, Hannah Braswell Will: John Holliday & Harriot Holliday, son & daughter of William & Mary Holliday, if they die without issue then to Daniel Holliday's eldest daughter Sarah Holliday, and James Terry's eldest daughter Mary Terry. Extrs: Daniel Holliday & Ethel Heath. Wit: John Hopkins, James Terry, Mary Philips. Proved October 5, 1796. (Richland Co., SC WB C Pg 140, Box 3 Pkg 54)

1800 - February 26, Diary entry of Arthur Brown Ross: "Henry Braswell wanted to sue ------- to a settlement,". (A Record of the Descendants of Isaac Ross and Jean Brown by Annie Julia Mims) NOTE: A. B. Ross "was a resident of South Carolina. His home was near Camden and also near the Wateree River. He operated a ferry on the Wateree".

1804 - December 11, Committee report on the petition of James English, asking compensation for the property of his father sold under the confiscation act. Other name indexed: Robert English. (SCA)

1808 - January 4, Jesse Killingsworth Sr. 800 acres on Colonels Creek in Richland District. Surveyed by Benjamin Lawrence. Other names indexed: Hannah Brazell, Edward Griffin, Canute Paterson. Also mentioned: Wateree River. (SCA)

1820 - May 1, Zachariah Nettles Will: Wife: Levice. Sons: John H. Nettles & Zachariah H. Nettles lawful heirs to execute will. Wit: Osborne V. Jeffers, Leroy Ford (proved), William Brassell. Jno Buchanan Ord. (Fairfield Co., SC Bk 8 Pg 63, Apt. 26 File 385)

1823 - November 25, Jacob Cherry Will: Wife: Sarah. Sons: Jacob Cherrey & David Cherrey. Daughters Elizabeth Cherry and Marey Cherrey who left three heirs and entitled to one share or one fourth. Grandchildren Penelipe Terry, John Pearce, Mary Pearce, Weley Pearce, Charles Pearce, Elizabeth Pearce. Wit: Thos Duggans, Frances Bracewell, James English. Recorded December 15, 1823. (Kershaw District, SC WB K Pg 4, Apt. 15, Pkg. 482)

1824 - February 14, John Law, Executor of Robert Law VS William Nettles. (SCA)

1826 - January 13, James English Will: Wife: Anne P. English...a tract of land on Spears Creek known by the name of Beaswells land. Daughter Sarah A. English...a tract on the Wateree River...100 acres granted to Isaac Pidgeon...another track 400 acres granted to Nebo Gaunt on south side of WatereeRiver, Spears Creek, binding Pidgeon tract. Son Alfred English the rest of real estate...wife Anne P English Extrx and son Alfred English & John C. Carter Extrs. Wit: W C Carlops, Sarah English, Thomas Wallace. Recorded June 8, 1826. David Schrock Ord. (Kershaw Co., SC WB L Pg 92, Apt. 23 Pkg 816)

William Braswell, son of John & Alice

Who is this WILLIAM BRASWELL who is so closely connected to SAMPSON BRASWELL'S father in law RICHARD WILLIAMS? Could it be SAMPSON'S brother WILLIAM BRASWELL? He was born at LEAST by 1734 in order to buy this land from CHRISTIAN WILLIAMS' uncle, adjacent to CHRISTIAN WILLIAMS' father. In fact, every person in this deed is related to CHRISTIAN WILLIAMS.

Edge. Co. (Halifax) Db 6, page 141, deed date 10 Dec 1755, recorded Feb Ct 1757, John Harrell, Bertie Co to William Braswell, Edge. Co for 25 pds VA a tract on the north side of Tar River being formerly granted to the aforesaid Harrell dated 25 Mar 1749, beginning at a Spanish oak on the river then north 80 poles to a pine in Richard Williams line then east 214 poles to a black oak then south 116 poles to a hickory on the river bank then up the various courses of the river to the first station, containing 140 acres, John Harrell, (Jr), wit Richd Williams, George Harrell, Thos Williams. Abstracted 4-30-06, NCA film C.047.40002, CTC.

The Granville District of North Carolina Vol 4 Abstract number 2200, Miscellaneous Land Office Papers – NC State Archives, Lord Granville to Richard Williams ENTRY dated 10 November 1760 200 acres in Edgecombe County on the North Side of Tar River, Joing Williams' own line and William Braswell. Signed Richard Williams; Wit: James Hall

The Granville District of North Carolina Vol 4 Abstract number 2201, Miscellaneous Land Office Papers – NC State Archives, Lord Granville to Richard Williams WARRANT dated 10 Nov 1760 to William Haywood to survey 200 acres in Edgecombe County on the North Side of Tar River, joing Williams' own line and William Braswell. Signed James Hall. Back of document reads: "202 acres granted 3 November 1761

The Granville District of North Carolina Vol 4 Abstract number 1034, Miscellaneous Land Office Papers – NC State Archives, Lord Granville to William Bracwell ENTRY dated 10 January 1761 700 acres in Edgecombe County, joining Richard Williams and Jacob Carter. Signed William Bracewell. Signed Jos Montfort

The Granville District of North Carolina Vol 4 Abstract number 2202, Miscellaneous Land Office Papers – NC State Archives, Lord Granville to Richard Williams dated 28 May 1761 202 acres in Edgecombe County, joining Williams' own line and William Braswell. Sworn Chain Carriers: William Braswell, Adam Taply. William Haywood, Surveyor

The Granville District of North Carolina Vol 1 Abstract number 1283, Patent Book 11, pg 303 Lord Granville to Richard Williams 3 November 1761 202 acres in Edgecombe County, joing Williams line and William Braswell. Signed: Simon Williams with notation "Heir at Law to the within named Richard Williams". Wit: Edward Hall, surveyed 28 May 1761, Sworn Chain Carriers: William Braswell, Adam Taply; Wm Haywood, Surveyor NOTE: CHRISTIAN WILLIAMS had a brother named SIMON WILLIAMS.


The Granville District of North Carolina Vol 1 Abstract number 533, Patent Book 11, pg 126 Lord Granville to William Braswell 1 April 1763 700 Acres in Edgecombe County, joining Richard Williams, the Cypress Creek, Lod Alfords corner and Benjamin Arnol. Wit: Edward Hall surveyed 15 Sep 1762, Sworn Chain Carriers: Richard Raborn, Hilry Wilder, W Haywood , Surveyor

From Bill Fields to Carey Bracewell, to Pal Spencer to me: (same deed as above)

April 1, 1763. To WILLIAM BRASWELL of Edgecombe, 700 acres beginning at a White Oak RICHARD WILLIAMS corner then by his line W 46 poles to the Cypress Creek then up sd Creek No. 40 W 40 to LOD ALFRODs corner then by his line N 36 poles to his other corner then by his other line W 60 poles to a Hickory then N 80 poles to a Pine then E 140 poles to BENJA ARNOLs line then by sd line S 74 poles to his corner then by his other line E 196 poles to his other corner then S 380 poles then to & along his own line to the first station. Wit: EDWARD HALL WILLIAM BRACEWELL Surveyed September 15, 1762, by WM HAYWOOD Chain Bearers: RICHARD RABON, HILRY WILDER (SS-LG-12 C)

("See Edge DB C, 197 -- WILLIAM BRASWELL and wife MILLIA sold 300 acres of this grant to JOHN TANNER on 30 Jan. 1764 . . . .See Warren DB 6, 183 -- Sold other 400 acres to ANDREW TANNER, 20 June 1777." William C Fields III) Thanks Bill!


- Edge. Co Db C, page 197, deed date 30 Jan 1764, recorded Apr Ct 1764, William Brassel, Edge. Co, planter to John Tanner, same county for 20 pds proc money, a tract of land that said Braswell obtained a deed for from the office of Earl of Granville dated 1764, being on the north side of Tar River and on the east side of the (cypres) beginning on Simon Williams' line running west to (Ledwick Alford's) line then north then east then south, containing 300 acres, signed William Braswell, Willa Braswell (III) (her mark), wit (Richard Ribon), (?? Dixon)(X). NOTE: FILM HARD TO READ. Abstracted 8-23-05, NCA film C.037.40002, CTC.

1777, May 15, A Deed from WILLIAM BRACEWELL to Andrew TANNER was proved by the oath of Joshua STEPHENS a witness thereto and on Motion the same is Ordered to be registered. (Bute County, North Carolina Minutes of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, 1767-1779)

2 Apr 1794 - May Ct. 1796. WILLIAM BRASWELL. Wife: MILLEY. Sons: BENJAMIN; WILLIAM - all my land south of Tar R.; JOHN - 286 A. north side of Tar R. on TANNER'S line. Daughters: SARAH, PHEREBE, MILLY, ELIZABETH, PENELOPE, RHODA, CLOE, LEAH, PIETY, BERSHEBY. Ex. Friends BENJAMIN MANNEN, SOLOMON BATCHELOR, BENJAMIN WILLIAMS. Wit: JAMES MOORE, JOSEPH RITCHESON, JUDAH MOORE. (Nash Co., NC) NOTE: CHRISTIAN WILLIAMS had a brother named BENJAMIN WILLIAMS)

From Nash County Deed Books:
DB 7, page 187
Nov 14, 1803
Toppin Hill (wife of Richard Hill) and Cortney Hill (wife of Isaac Hill) were
daughters of William Braswell, deceased. (Sally's Place)

Braswells of Nash Co, NC 1777-1859
162 William (BRACEWELL) BRASWELL, inventory by Benjamin MANNING, exr., Feb. 17, 1796 included 907 acres of land and three Negroes. Pg. 162 William BRASWELL sale by Solomon BATCHELOR, exr., no date. Account current, Feb. Term 1805. (Nona)


23 Jan 1827 - Feb Ct. 1827 BENJAMIN BRASWELL Wife CHLOE 180 A south side Tar R., purchased of WILLIAM BRASWELL, adjoining SIMON WILLIAMS. Sons: ORREN D. (ORRENDATUS); WILLIAM - land to hold until his son NORFLEET BRASWELL comes of age; REUBEN; DAWSON. Daughters: MARY BASS; BETSEY FREEMAN; MILLY MELTON; ELIZABETH THANEY STONE; SUSAN LINCH BRASWELL; ROEANY BRASWELL. 886 A. to DAWSON, SUSAN and ROEANY, to be rented until they come of age. Ex: GIDEON BASS, ISAAC BASS. Wit: THOMAS BRYANT, SIMON WILLIAMS.

JOHN TANNER of Franklin Co., NC to BENJAMIN WILLIAMS of Nash Co., NC, 9 May 1794, for 1 pound current money of this State, one certain track or parcel of laying lying in Nash County on the North side of Tar River, the said land to contain 1 acre, be the same more or less, which track of land is part of the land that was granted to Wm BRACEWELL by deed bearing date 1763; Beginning at a White Oak his own corner, thence West his line to the Sring [sic] Branch to a White Oak, thence up the said Branch to a Pine in the pattern [sic] line, thence to the first station. JOHN TANNER. Wit: SIMON WILLIAMS, WILLIAM BRASWELL, DANIEL TOUNZEN. Nash County May Term 1794. The within Deed was in open Court duly proved by the oath of WILLIAM BRASWELL and ordered to be recorded.

13 May 1794 WILLIAM BRASWELL Sen' of Nash Co, NC to ORREN BRASWELL, son of BENJAMIN BRASWELL, "for and in consideration of the natural love and affection which he hath and beareth unto the said ORREN BRASWELL, son of the said BENJAMIN BRASWELL",


It would appear that this is the same WILLIAM, and isn't out of the age range to have been named in the 1733/34 will of (his grandmother) SARAH BRASWELL, and if so, Feb 1744 would be an estimated date of death for his father JOHN, husband of ALICE.

1744 - Feb. WILLIAM BRASWELL listed as an orphan, 14 years old, committed to the care of RICHARD WILLIAMS. (Bertie Court Records, NC Historical & Genealogical Register, Vol. II, page 625) (Bill Fields)

The following entry demonstrates that John, brother of Richard, Robert, William, Jacob & Valentine was in North Carolina with his brothers:

Old Albemarle tithables in Capt Patterson Co. from Meherin Cr to Mehering River on both sides: Willm Braswell. Richd Braswell, John Braswell. Robt Braswell. April 1720. (BC)

Mar 20, 1733 Sarah Braswell wrote her will in IOW Co., VA

Nov 20, 1734 John & Alice sold the rest of their IOW Co., VA land

Apr 1735 a John Braswell appears in Bertie DB D in the following record:

pg. 247. Robert EVANS to Nicholas FAIRLESS. April 1735. 60 pds. for 640 a. Adj. William MAUL on KILLAM SWAMP at Treddle KEEFE's corner adj. James BONs. Granted to John CHERRYHOLME on April 6, 1722 now due Robert EVANS by an order of council. Wit: John Brasswell, Christopher ZEHN. February Court 1735. John WYNNS D.C/C. (Nona)

In searching for KILLAM SWAMP and I bump into RICHARD WILLIAMS' father GEORGE:


Thomas Man. Sons: John (my plantation and 640 acres of land), Thomas. Cousin: William Crawman (land on KILLAM SWAMP). Daughter: Mary. Grandson: GEORGE WILLIAMS. Wife: Bridgette. Executors: GEORGE WILLIAMS SR. and Thomas Busby. Witnesses: Charles Horne, GEORGE WILLIAMS, JUNR. CC John Wynns. Bertie County. Sep 30, 1735. Nov Court, 1735.

Which brings us back to RICHARD WILLIAMS, father in law of SAMPSON BRASWELL who married a Bertie County North Carolina girl.

It appears that WILLIAM who married MILLEY, was the son of JOHN & ALICE, and brother of SAMPSON who married CHRISTIAN WILLIAMS. We have been unable to connect him to any of the Nash County Braswells of the William & Margaret lineages.

Updated April 17, 2010

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