Sampson Braswell & Dicy Hunt, Nash co., NC 1801

This Indenture made the Eighth day of June one thousand Eight hundred & one Between John Vick of Nash County and State of North Carolina of the One part & Dicy Hunt of the same county & state aforesd of the other part Witnesseth that the said Dicy Hunt for and in consideration of the sum of Sixteen dollars to her in hand paid hath given granted bargained Sold conveyed & confirmed unto the sd John Vick his heirs & assigns forever One certain tract or parcel of land containing nine acres lying and being in the county of Nash & in the State of North Carolina lying on Gu--- (?) branch begining at a corner pine in Benja Vicks line & runs East along sd line to a corner post -uth then North along John Vicks line to a corner hickory thence West along Sampson Braswells line to a corner lightwood Stake thence South along sd Braswells line to the first Station it being the land that was granted by the State of No Carolina to Dicy Hunt to have and to hold the sd land & premises with all the liberties benefits & profits therewith belonging together with the wood waters timber and all the appurtenances belonging to the Same unto him the Sd John Vick his heirs & assigns forever & the said John Vick his heirs or asyns Shall & ---- from time to time and at all times forever hereafter by Virtue of these presents lawfully peaceably and quietly have hold possess & enjoy the Sd Land & all the appurtenances thereunto Belonging against the Lawfull claim of her the Sd Dicy Hunt & against all & Every other person or persons Whatsoever Shall & will forever defend & warrant & secure unto him the Sd John Vick his heirs and assigns forever firmly by these presents whereof the Sd Dicy Hunt hath hereunto Set her hand and Seal the day & year above written
Signed Sealed & delivered} Dicy (mark) Hunt {seal}
Matthew Carter}
Jeremiah Stevens} Nash County Augt Term 1801
The Within deed was in open Court duly provd. by
the oath of Matthew Carter & ordered to be Registered
Test Wm Hall CC
And is registered W.S. Mearns R--

(Nash Co., NC DB 7 Pg 4-5)

NOTE: Sampson Braswell is the son of Samuel Braswell & Sarah Hunt. Dicy Hunt is Sampson's aunt.

Molly Vick Braswell, Nash Co., NC 1853

This Indenture made this Eleventh day of January in the year Eighteen hundred and fifty three between Molly Braswell formerly Molly Vick of the County of Nash and state of North Carolina of the first part and George Ricks of the County and state aforesaid of the second part. Witnesseth that the said party of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred and ninety Six Dollars the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged has given granted bargained sold and conveyed and does hereby give grant bargain sell and convey to the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns all that tract or parcel of Land lying in the County of Nash State of North Carolina lying on the waters of Poplar Branch bounded as follows - (Viz) Beginning at a stake formerly a white Oak said Braswell and Francis Walkers corner in Henry Hedgepeths line thence N2163 poles to a pine in said line thence along said line to and along Dempsey Braswells line North 1/2* East 162 poles to a post Oak said Braswells corner in D. Braswells line thence along said line to and along Francis Hedgepeths line thence along said Henry Hedgepeths line South 1 1/2 West 162 1/2 pole to a pine hedgepeths Corner in Braswells line thence along said Hedgepeths line south 88 East 98 1/2 pole to a post Oak and Red Oak Braswells corner in Hedgepeths line thence along a new Marked line south 2 West 44 pole to a sweet gum in Poplar Branch thence South 115 poles to a stake Braswells corner in Worrell P. Walkers line thence along said line to and along Francis Walkers line West 216 pol to the beginning containing Three hundred forty and one fourth Acres to be the same more or less to have and to hold the same with the appurtenances thereunto belonging to George Ricks the said Party of the second part his heirs and assigns forever - and the said party of the first part for the Consideration aforesaid does hereby covenant and agree to warrant and defend the premises aforesaid to the party of the second part his executors administrators and assigns against the claims and entry of all persons Whatsoever and he does further covenant that the said Molly Braswell formally (?) Molly Vick is siezed of the premises in fe simple and has power to make and convey such an Estate by this Indenture and has done the same by these presents - In witness whereof the said party of the first part has hereunto set her hand and seal on the day and year above written
Signed sealed and delivered Molly her X mark Braswell {seal}
in presence of
Jesse Beal

State of No Carolina} Court of Pleas & quarter
Nash County} sessions Feby Term 1853
The execution of the foregoing Deed of sale is duly proven in
Open Court by the Oat of Jesse Beal the subscribing witness thereto
& is Ordered to be Registered. -- Attest G.W. Ward CCC
And is Registered Will. G. Freeman P.R.

(Nash Co., NC DB 20 Pg 485-486)

Brittain Braswell, Nash co., NC 1821

This deed was not registered until 1853.
This Indenture made this twenty fourth day of September In the year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and twenty one by and between Brittain Braswell of the County of Nash and State of North Carolina of the one part and Molly Vick Daughter of Nathan Vick of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Brittain Braswell for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred and fifty Dollars In hand by the said Molly Vick the receipt whereof the said Brittain Braswell doth acknowledge and him fully satidfyd and have given and granted and sold and delivered unto the said Molly Vick her heirs and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being the County aforesaid on the North side of Pigbasket Creek. The exact courses is not known. But the aforesaid Land is bounded by the Lands of Dempsey Morris Benjamin Denson Sion Beckwith Dempsy Braswell William and James Braswell and Jesse Braswell and Woodard Lines all the Land within the said Bounds supposed to Contain four hundred acres be the same more or less with the reversion and Reversions Remainder and Remainders and every part and parcel thereof to have and to hold the said Land and premises unto the aforesaid Molly Vick her heirs and assigns forever and the said Brittain Braswell doth hereby agree to Warrant & defend the title of the said Land unto the sd Molly Vick her heirs and assigns forever - In Witness whereof I the sd. Brittain Braswell hath set his hand and affixed his seal the day and date above written
Signed sealed and delivered } Britain Braswell {seal}
In The presence of us}
L.F. Ellen

State of No Carolina} Court of Pleas & quarter sessions
Nash County} Feby Term 1853
The foregoing Deed of sale from Brittain Braswell to Molly Vick is offered for probate and the hand writing of L.F. Ellen the subscribing witness thereto being duly proven by the Oath of Asail (?) Vick whereupon the said Deed is ordered to be registered
And is Registered Attest G.W. Ward CCC
Will G. Freeman PR

(Nash Co., NC DB 20 Pg 514)

NOTE: This Brittain is the son of Jacob Braswell. This deed was not registered until 1853, years after Brittain had died in Bibb County, Georgia. His wife was Judah, his children were Davis B(rittain), Duke W., Jacob Green & Lurana.

Sarah Braziel, Edgefield Co., SC 1794

JAMES MATHEWS) DEED,
to) State of South Carolina

SARAH BRAZIEL) This Indenture made this 17th day of November in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety four in the Seventeenth year of the Independence of the United States of America Between JAMES MATHEWS & his wife D of Edgefield County and State Aforesaid and SARAH BRAZIEL of the aforesaid County & State. WITNESSETH that the said JAMES MATHEWS and DINAH MATHEWS his wife for and in consideration of the Sum of Ten Shillings Lawfull Money of sd State to Him in hand well and truly paid by the Sd SARAH BRAZIEL at or before the Sealing and Delivery of these Presents the Receipt Whereof is hereby Acknowledged hath Granted Bargained Sold Released Conveyed and Confirmed and by these presents doeth grant Bragain Sell Release Convey and Confirm unto the said SARAH BRAZIEL her heirs and assigns a Certain Tract or Parcel of land lying and being in the Sd County Part of a tract granted WILLIAM BRAZIEL Containing one Hundred acres on a Branch of Savannah River called Lloyds Creek ___ by his Excenlcy the Rt Honod Lord Charles Granville Montague Capt. General Governor and Commander in and over Sd State Bearing Date the twenty fifth Day of December one Thd Seven Hundd and Sixty Eight as more fully will appear by a plat Enaxed to the Sd Grant Together With all and singular the Right Esheirs and Profits and every part and parcel Thereof with their appurtenances thereunto Belonging To Have and to hold the said granted and Bargained Premisses With their appurtenances thereunto Belonging unto her the Said SARAH BRAZIEL her heirs and Assigns forever to her and Their Profit use Benefit and Behoof in fee Simple and the said JAMES MATHEWS and DINAH MATHEWS his wife and theirs the aforesd tract of land and Premisses and every part and parcel thereof belonging unto the said SARAH BRAZIEL her heirs and assigns against the said JAMES MATHEWS & DINAH MATHEWS Heirs Executors Administrators or assigns will warrant and forever defend these presents In witness whereof we the sd JAMES & DINAH have hereunto Set our hands & Seals the Day and year above written Signed Sealed Deliver in the presence of HERY CAPEHART,
PHILIP CAPEHART, ELIZABETH (her mark +) BRAZIEL. JAMES MATHEWS (Seal) DINAH (her mark +) MATHEWS (Seal)

Received the Day and year first Within Written of the within SARAH BRAZIEL the Sum of Ten Shillings Current Money of Sd State it Being the full Consideration Money Mentioned. Witness. Hery CAPEHART , PHILIP CAPEHART, ELIZABETH (her mark +) BRAZIEL.
JAMES MATHEWS, DINAH (her mark +) MATHEWS.

State of South Carolina)
Edgefield County) Be it Remembered that on the Seventh day of May and in the year of our Lord 1795 Before me Personally appeared HENRY CAPEHART and being Duly Sworn deposeth and Saith that he saw JAMES MATHEWS Sign Seal and Deliver the within Conveyance to SARAH BRAZIEL for the Purpose and use therein Mentioned and that he saw JAMES MATHIS Sign the Receipt for the Consideration Money and that he the Deponant and PHILIP CAPEHART Subscribed their Names as witnesses To this Deed and also the Receipt Sworn to before Me the day and year first above Mentioned. HUGH MIDDLETON Jr} Recorded 4th July 1795} Hery Capehart.

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1795 - Jan 2 & 3, Lease & release. Charles Harrington and Patience Harrington his wife to Jacob Capeheart, all of Pendleton County, for L100 sterling, 122 acres in Ninety Six District north side of Gilkies Creek adjacent Charles Thompson, James Petty, granted to said Charles Harrington 2 June 1788. Charles Harrington (C) (Seal), Patience Harrington (X) (Seal), Wit: Henry Capehart, John Harrington. Proved 6 Jan 1795 before John Willson, J.P. for Pendleton County, by the oath of John Harrington. Recorded 24 Feb 1796. (D, 315-318)

NOTE: Charles Harrington (Jr) married Patience Braswell, she being the daughter of Valentine & Patience Braswell of Wake County.

It appears that William Braswell who married Sarah Lamar is a Braswell from Chatham Co., NC due to Henry Capehart proving and witnessing deeds for William Braswell's wife and daughters and Charles & Patience Harrington.

Interestingly Samuel Braswell, also from Chatham Co., NC was administrator of Samuel Lamar in Wilkes Co., Georgia, both of them appear to be Sarah Lamar Braswell's brother in laws, as well as a Clementius Davis, whose land was adjacent to Samuel Braswell on Buffalo Creek.

* Thomas Lamar, Granville Co., SC, 1775

1775 - Thomas Lamar - Wife: Eleanor, executrix. Son: Thomas, land called Bell Mount next lands "Run" by Thomas Smith. Daughters: Mary Roberts, Sarah Brezel, Martha Rodgers Gemimah, Ruth, Eleanor, Ann and Elizabeth, land purchased of Benjamin Tutt. Wit: Thomas Lamar, Basil Lamar. D: 21 July 1775. P; no date. R: no date. (P. 196)

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1794 - September, James Mathews & Dinah his wife to Sarah Braziel all of Edgefield Co., SC for --- sold 100 acres being part of a grant 25 December 1768 to William Braziel on Loyd's Creek of Savannah River. Signed: James Mathews, Dinah Mathews. Wit: Phil Capehart, Elizabeth Braziel, Henry Capehart, who swore by oath 7 May 1795 before Hugh Middleton J.P. Rec. 4 July 1795. (Edgefield Co., SC)

1811- November 26, James Mathews and Dinah Mathews to Edmond Lamar, Deed, $850 for 187 1/2 acres being part of 300 acres originally granted to William Breazeal on 12 December 1768 who died intestate and his only legal surviving heirs were Betsey Breazeal wife of Willis Breazeal and Dinah Mathews wife of above named James Mathews who after their fathers decease divised said land by agreement without administering on his estate. The tract now transferred is the dividend of Dinah Mathews, on Loyds Creek of Stephens Creek of Savannah River adjacent Charles Hammond, Samuel Dagnal. Wit: James Hunter, A. Hunter. Signed: James Mathews, Dinah (X) Mathews. Justice Charles Hammond certifies release of dower rights by Dinah Mathews wife of James Mathews, March 19, 1812. Signed: Dinah (X) Mathews. Rec: January 15, 1817. (DB 33 Pg 268)

Apparently William & Sarah had 2 daughters, Dinah & Elizabeth.

Sampson & Elizabeth Bracewell, Laurens Co., GA 1818

This Indenture made the 31st day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen between Sampson Braswell and his wife Elizabeth Braswell of the State of Georgia and Laurens County of the one part and John R. Irvine of the Same place of the other part Witnesseth That the Said Sampson Braswell and Elizabeth his wife for and in consideration of the Sum of Eight hundred dollars the receipt whereof is hereby Acknowledged have and do by these presents give Grant Bargain Sell and Convey unto the Said John R Irvine his heirs and assigns a certain parcel of land (to wit) One tract of three hundred Acres More or less which was originally granted to John Stokes and by him Conveyed to Deoctson Davis and from him to Benjamin Harrison and by him to Sampson Braswell by deed the 26th day of April 1803 And to the said parties of the one part as Legatees of the Sampson Braswell now Decd And One other piece or part of a Tract which was the property of Gideon Allen & by him And his heirs conveyed to Bryan Allen Containing ninety six Acres being all the land that Bryan Allen possessed adjoining the aforesaid tract of 300 Acres and bounded Northwardly by Daniel Lawson's land And West by Oliver's land the whole containing three hundred and sixty Six Acres be the same more or less Situate lying And being in the Said State of Georgia & Laurens County on the Waters of big creek and Allen's Mill creek To him the Said John R. Irvine his heirs And assigns To have and to hold the Said bargained Premises with their and every of their right numbers priviledgs and appurtenances to the Said Premises belonging or in any wise appertaining To him the Said John R Irvin his heirs And assigns to his and their only proper use benefit and behoof forever in fee Simple And by the Said Sampson Braswell and Elizabeth his wife for themselves their heirs Executors or administrators the Said land and Premises to him the Said John R. Irvine his heirs And assigns shall and will warrant and forever defend from the lawful claim or claims of any person or persons Whatever by Virtue of these Presents In Witness whereof the Said Sampson Braswell and Elizabeth his wife hath here unto set their hands and Seals the day and date first above Written Signed Sealed Acknowledged and declared in Presence of the Words from the lawful claim or claims of any Person or Persons whatever interlined before Signed
Benjamin ganes Sampson (his X mark) Braswell {Seal}
George C. Linder
George Linder JJC Elizabeth (her mark) Braswell {Seal}
Recorded 3rd April 1821

(Laurens Co., GA Pg 75-77)

NOTE: Sampson Braswell deceased is the son of Richard Braswell III & Elizabeth Bryant of Edgecombe Co., NC

* Braswell/Bracewell Records, Laurens Co., GA

1809 - October 16, Bracewell, Reddick - Reddick Bracewell, of Edgecomb County, North Carolina, sold to Instance Hall of Montgomery County. 1st L. D., L. L. # 225. $100.00. Land record went from Weatherby to Weatherby to Bracken. Witnessed G. W. McKigney and Bryan Allen.(P 57-58)

1809 - November 11, Allen, Bryan. - George McKigney affidavit, before Justice of Peace David Blackshear, attesting to the Bracewell to Hall land sale of Oct. 1809. (58)

1810 - April, Allen, Gideon. Plaintiff was David Blackshear, as executor of an estate. His attorney was Robert Rutherford. Defendants were James Bracewell, Sampson Bracewell, and Reddick Bracewell. Their attorney was Isham H. Safold. Debt. to the estate of Gideon Allen. Verdict. Clerk Amos Love. Sheriff Isaac Kirksey. Judge Thomas P. Carnes.

1811 - February 26, Underwood, John G. - Simon Smith, of Laurens County, sold to John G. Underwood of Laurens County. 17th L.D., L.L. #337 and 333 (both partial lots) $200.00. Witnesses William Braswell, Samuel Hammock, and Justice of Peace James Nobles. (P 104-105)

1811 - March 21, Scarborough, Elias. Scarborough, of Washington County, sold to William Oliver of Washington County. 50 acres on Buckeye Creek that belonged to the deceased William Scarborough. $70.00. Witnesses McDaniel Oliver, Josiah Smith and Sary Spell. ZZZ (73-74)

1812 - July 31, Bracewell, Richard - Jeremy & Sarah Milton, Rachel, David, Elias, Polly, John and James Scarborough, all heirs of the deceased Ephraim Scarborough of Wilkinson county, sold to Richard Bracewell. 2nd L. D., 1/2 of L. L. # 127. $100.00. Witnesses Jesse Stephens and Ebenezer Stephens. (P 35-36)

1813 - July 6, Braswell, Sampson. - Braswell, of Laurens County, sold to James Oliver and McDaniel Oliver of Laurens. 200 acres bounded by Leonard, Long, Braswell and Lawson. $600.00. Witnesses Josiah Warren, James Oliver and Justice of Peace Bryan Allen. ZZZ (67)

1813 - July 6, Braswell, Sampson. - Braswell, of Laurens County, sold to James Oliver and McDaniel Oliver, both executors of the William Oliver estate. 100 acres that was Braswell's part of the estate of William Scarborough. $125.00. Witnesses James Oliver and Justice of Peace Bryan Allen. ZZZ (81-82)

1815 - July 19, Bracewell, Richard - Mathers, of Laurens County, sold to Richard Bracewell of Laurens County. 2nd L. D., L. L. #205. Mathers financed the land and took Bracewell's promissory note for $500.00. Witnesses John L. Holzendorf, Thomas Mathers and William P. Downman. Margarate Mathers renounced her rights of dower to the land. (P 148-149)

1815 - July 25, Bracewell, Richard - Richard Bracewell, of Laurens County, sold to William By Mathers, Sr. of Laurens County. $500.00 promissory note deeded to Mathers, with 202 & 1/2 acres as security. No L. D. stated nor L. L. but adjoined by L. L. # 1, 204, and 206. Witnesses John L. Holzendorf, Thomas Mathers, and Justice of Peace William P. Downman. (P 146-147)

1818 - January 15, Braswell, Temperance. - Andrew Farmer was groom. Temperance Braswell was bride. Marriage performed by Justice of Peace Neill Munroe. (9)

1818 - January 31, Braswell, Sampson. - Braswell and wife Elizabeth, of Laurens County, sold to John R. Irvine of Laurens. 300 acres on Big Creek and Allen's Mill Creek, originally granted to John Stokes, who sold to Deacton Davis, who sold to Benjamin Harrison, who sold to Sampson Braswell. Also 86 acres, originally granted to Gideon Allen, who conveyed to Bryan Allen. $800.00. Daniel Lawson, George C. & George Linder. ZZZ (75-77)

1819 - January, Bracewell, Richard - Ordered that James Bracewell be granted letters of administration on the Richard Bracewell estate. $10000.00 bond with Bryan Allen and Sampson Bracewell as securities. (P 104)

1819 - January, Bracewell, Richard - Ordered that Daniel Hill, Jethro Weaver, Thomas Mathers, Jacob Carraker, and David Scarborough appraise the Bracewell estate. (P 109)

1819 - January 4, Bracewell, Richard - $10000.00 bond with James Bracewell, Bryan Allen, and Sampson Bracewell as securites for James Bracewell as administrator of the estate of Richard Bracewell. Clerk Amos Love.

1820 - September 20, Braswell, Sampson. - Braswell and his wife Elizabeth Braswell sold to James Perry. 96 acres known as the Bryant Allen tract and bounded by Daniel Lawson, Oliver, and Ellington. $350.00. Witnesses G.C. Linder and Justice of Inferior Court George Linder. ZZZ (104-105)

1820 - November 9, Bracewell, Wiley - Wiley Bracewell was groom. Aggy Downman was bride. Marriage performed by Justice of Peace Thomas Mathers. (P 54)

1821 - January, Downman, William P. - Downman was plaintiff in suit. Defendants were heirs of Richard Braswell. John Guyton, Amos Love, Josiah Horn, William Belsher and Peter Adams to divide the Richard Braswell estate. (152)

1821 - September, Downman, William P. - Plaintiff was Downman. His attorney was Lott Warren. Defendants were David Stephens and Jesse Stephens. Debt case of $175.00 on 3 promissory notes given to Richard Bracewell. Judge Thomas W. Harris. Clerk Neill Munroe. Sheriff C.S. Guyton. March 1822 verdict for plaintiff. Jurymen were Fleet Pope, Robert Nobles, John Windham, Kinnon Wright, George Colly, John Calhoun, James Brantley, William Fullwood, Hardy Wyatt, Charles H. Smith, Williamson Dean, and Jacob Carraker. (230-232)

1822 - June, Braswell, Simeon. - Appointed to view road from Dublin to road that intersects the road in Montgomery at Ephraim Turners. (113)

1822 - September, Downman, William P. - Plaintiffs were Downman, in right of his wife, formerly Winifred Bracewell, and George Linder, as guardian of Kindred Bracewell and Wiley Bracewell. Defendant was James Bracewell, administrator of the estate of Richard Bracewell. Bill for discovery, relief and distribution. Verdict in Nov. 1824. (39-40)

1822 - September, Downman, William P. - Plaintiff was Downman. Defendant was James Bracewell, of the estate of Richard Bracewell, deceased. (Widow of Bracewell had married Downman. Much family information as James Bracewell, Allen Bracewell, Kindred Bracewell, Wiley Bracewell, and Winiford Bracewell Downman were mentioned. IS THIS AN AUTHOR COMMENT?). Bill for discovery. Downman, Wiley Bracewell, and George Linder swore to veracity of bill before Justice of Peace Young Keen. Judge Thomas W. Harris. Clerk Neill Munroe. Sheriff Uriah Kinchen. Defendant Bracewell's answer named Thomas Moore, George W. Welch, Mary Cook, Leonard Lock, & Daniel Hill. Attorney John Shly. (111-117)

1822 - September 12, Downman, William P. - Plaintiff was Downman. Defendant was James Bracewell, administrator of the estate of R. Bracewell. Bill of Discovery. The plaintiff represented Wineford Bracewell, George Linder, Kindred Bracewell, Allen Bracewell, and Wiley Bracewell. (87)

1822 - December, Braswell, Wiley. - John Guyton was plaintiff. Wiley Braswell was defendant. Assault and bail. Not served. (9-10)

1823 - May, Scarborough, Elias. David Scarborough was administrator and he paid out funds to Jethro Weaver, R. Braswell, J.M. Chatean, John Scarborough, A. Love, Thomas Swinson, Starky Swinson. Justices Amos Love, John Fullwood and George Linder. Clerk Neill Munroe. (15)


1823 - May 12, Bracewell, James - Plaintiff was Bracewell. Defendant was Elizabeth Clinch. Trover and conversion. Verdict for plaintiff. Appealed with James Collier as security. (P 123)

1823 - July, Scarborough, William. David Scarbrough and Sampson Braswell $600.00 bond for administration of the estate of William Scarbrough. (27-28)

1823 - July, Scarborough, William. David Scarborough granted letters of administration on the estate of William Scarborough. $600.00 bond with Sampson Braswell as security. (43)

1823 - Nov, Plaintiff was Bracewell. Defendant was Elizabeth Clinch. Trover and conversion. Verdict in Oct. 1831. (P 49-50)

1823 - November 18, Downman, William P. - Plaintiffs were William P. Downman, Wiley Braswell, and George Linder. Defendant was James Bracewell as administrator. Bill for discovery, distribution and relief on beholf (sic) of orphans Kindred Bracewell and Allen Bracewell. Set for trial at next term. (128)

1824 - July, Braswell, Sampson. - Selected as an Inferior Court juror for the next term of court. (145)

1824 - October 20, Bracewell, Mary - Jethro Weaver was groom. Mary Bracewell was bride. Marriage performed by Justice of Peace Stephen Paramore.

1824 - Nov, Bracewell, James - Plaintiff was Bracewell. Defendant was Elizabeth Clinch. Motion to dismiss appeal. (P 7-8)

1824 - November, Downman, William P. - Bill for discovery. Verdict for plaintiff. Jurors were John Fullwood, Jethro Weaver, James Hogan, John DeGraffenreid, James Arline, Samuel Montgomery, John Livingston, Thomas Pullen, Moses Pullen, Bennett Whitehead, Peter Adams, and Robert Braswell. Verdict appealed. Nov. 1825 verdict for plaintiff by Jurors Edward St. George, Joshua McDaniel, Levi Glass, Richard Ricks, Charly Moorman, Jonathan Minton, John Thomas, Jeremiah Conley, Jacob Carraker, Jordan Baker, Absolom Payne, and Robert Ivey. Attorney for plaintiff was Lott Warren and C.B. Strong. (118-121)

1824 - November 18, Downman, William P. - Plaintiffs were William P. Downman, Winefred Bracewell, Kindred Bracewell, Allen Bracewell, and Wiley Bracewell. Defendant was James Bracewell, executor of the estate of Richard Bracewell. Bill for discovery, Relief and Distribution. Verdict for plaintiffs. Jury foreman was John Fullwood. (188)

1824 - November 18, Downman, William P. - Plaintiffs were William P. Downman, Winefred Bracewell, Kindred Bracewell, Allen Bracewell, and Wiley Bracewell. Defendant was James Bracewell, executor of the estate of Richard Bracewell. Bill for discovery, Relief and Distribution. Verdict for plaintiffs. Jury foreman was John Fullwood. Case appealed by attorney John Schly. (191)

1825 - May, Downman, William P. - Plaintiffs were William P. Downman, in right of his wife who was the former Winifred Bracewell, George Linder, who was guardian of Kindred Bracewell and Allen Bracewell, and Wiley Bracewell. Defendant was James Bracewell, as administrator of the estate of Richard Bracewell. Bill. At the Nov. 1825 session, the death of George Linder was suggested. (?) Verdict.

1825 - August, Braswell, William. - William Braswell tolled a bull before Justice of Peace Jethro Weaver. Sampson Braswell and David Stephens appraised the bull at $5.00. (16)

1825 - November 23, Downman, William P. - Plaintiffs were William P. Downman and George Linder. Defendant was James Braswell. Downman appointed guardian of Kindred Braswell and Allen Braswell, orphans. Downman replaced the deceased George Linder. (221)

1825 - November 25, Downman, William P. - Plaintiff was Downman. Defendant was James Braswell. Bill. Verdict for Downman, in right of his wife and his wards Kindred Braswell, Allen Braswell, and Wiley Braswell. (224)

1826 - May, Downman, William P. - Plaintiff was Downman; in right of his wife Winifred Downman, guardian of Kindred Bracewell, Allen Bracewell, and Wiley Bracewell. Defendant was James Bracewell, administrator of the estate of Richard Bracewell. Fi fa retuirned into office with notation of no property to be found to satisfy fi fa. (12-13)

1826 - May 1, Braswell, Samuel. - Plaintiff was the State. Defendant was Braswell. No Bill. Assault and Battery. Grand Jury foreman was David Blackshear. (234)

1826 - May 6, Braswell, Samuel. Plaintiff was the State. Defendant was Braswell. Assault and battery. Arraigned and entered a plea of not guilty. (249)

1826 - May, Braswell, Samuel. - Plaintiff was the State. Defendant was Braswell. Assault and battery. guilty plea. Prosecutor was Warren. (55-56)

1826 - September, Braswell, Simeon. - Appointed to view proposed road from Samuel Powers to intersect with Savannah road. (167)

1826 - September, Braswell, Robert. - Appointed to view proposed road from Samuel Powers to intersect with Savannah Road. (167)

1827 - February, - Braswell, Samuel. - Plaintiff was State. defendant was Braswell. Assault and Battery. $5.00 fine and cost of prosecution levied on defendant. (8)

1827 - April, Allen, Eason. Plaintiff was Allen. His attorney was Eli Warren. Defendant was Sampson Braswell. Case was $10.00 debt on promissory note. Judge Moses Fort. Clerk Thomas Moore. Sheriff Ira Stanly. Nov. 1827 judgement confessed to plaintiff.

1827 - May, Allen, Eason. Plaintiff was Allen. Defendant was Sampson Braswell. Debt. Judgement confessed in Nov. 1827.

1827 - May, Allen, Eason. Plaintiff was Allen. Defendant was Sampson Braswell. Debt. Judgement confessed in Nov. 1827.

1827 - Nov, Allen, Eason. Plaintiff was Allen. Defendant was Sampson Braswell. Judgement confessed to plaintiff.

1827 - November, - Allen, Bryan. - Plaintiffs were the Justices of the Inferior Court. Defendants were Bryan Allen and Sampson Braswell. Debt on bond. Verdict in April, 1828. (13-14)

1827 - November, Allen, Bryan. - Plaintiff was the Justices of the Inferior Court. Defendants were Bryan Allen and Sampson Braswell. Debt On bond. Verdict. (59-60)

1828 - April, Allen, Bryan. - Plaintiffs were Justices. Defendants were Bryan Allen and Sampson Bracewell. $1119.64 verdict for plaintiff on a debt on bond against Allen and Bracewell. Jury foreman was James Lock. (59)

1828 - April, Allen, Bryan. - Plaintiff was Justices of the Inferior Court. Defendants were Bryan Allen and Sampson Braswell. Debt on bond. Appealed with Eason Allen as security. (65)

1828 - April, Allen, Bryan. - Plaintiff was the Justices of the Inferior Court. Defendants were Bryan Allen and Sampson Braswell. Debt on bond. Appealed with Neill Munroe and William Braswell as security. (76)

1828 - May, Allen, Eason. Plaintiff was Allen. Defendant was Sampson Braswell. Fi - fa returned into office satisfied.

1828 - October, Downman, William P. - Plaintiffs were the Justices of the Inferior court, who sued for the use of Downman. Defendants were Sampson Braswell and Bryan Allen. Debt on bond. Move for continuance.

1828 - October, Allen, Bryan. - Defendants were Bryan Allen and Sampson Bracewell. Plaintiffs were the Justices of the Inferior Court. Debt and bond. Ruled nonsuit in Oct. 1829. (5-6)

1828 - October, Allen, Bryan. - Plaintiffs were the Justices of Inferior Court. Defendants were Bryan Allen and Sampson Braswell. William Braswell, Jethro Weaver, and Richard Braswell were witnesses. (10)

1828 - October 14, Bracewell, Simeon. - Simeon Bracewell, of Laurens County, sold to Eli Warnock of Burke County. For the sales price of $200.00, land sold was a half part of a 600 acre tract that was originally granted March 14, 1816. The 300 acres described by metes and bounds. Deed witnessed by Kindred Bracewell, who attested, before Justice of Peace Hardy Smith to the deed on March 14, 1829. (Land lay on the east side of the Oconee River) ZZZ (P86-88)

1829 - April, Downman, William P. - Plaintiff was Downman. Defendant was Bryan Allen. Interrogatories. James Braswell and Henry Bohannon were witnesses for the defendant. (13)

1829 - October, Downman, William P. - The Justices of the Inferior Court, acting as a Court of Ordinary for the use of William P. Downman, Kindred Braswell, and Allen Braswell, acted against Sampson Bracewell and Bryan Allen. Debt. order issued that a copy of the debt be issued to replace the lost original. Debt case ruled a non-suit. (125)

1829 - October, Allen, Bryan. - Plaintiffs were the Justices of the Inferior Court. Defendants were Sampson Braswell and Bryan Allen. Interrogatories. John Dean and James Bracewell were witnesses for the defendants. (15)

1831 - February 14, Bracewell, Sampson Sr. - Bracewell, of Laurens County, sold to William Bracewell of Laurens. 2nd L.D., L.L. # 205. $150.00. Witnesses Reason Spell and Justice of Peace Jethro Weaver. (P 59)

1831 - Oct, Bracewell, James - Plaintiff was Bracewell. Elizabeth Clinch was appellant in the appealed case. William Suttles was witness for the plaintiff. (P 21)

1831 - December 27, Bracewell, William - William Bracewell , of Laurens County, sold to Eason Allen (?) of Laurens County. 2nd L.D., 1/2 of L.L. #205, the southwest line of said lot adjoining L.L. #176. Sales price was $75.00. Witnessed by Stephen Low and Justice of Peace Jethro Weaver. (P94)

1839 - January 9, Bracewell, Reddick - Reddick Bracewell sold to Byrd C Allen. For the sales price of $60.00, land sold was 22nd L/D., land lot number not stated but was the dower portion of the land of Elizabeth McDaniel, being the 1/3 part of the land owned by the late David McDaniel. This property was That of Elizabeth McDaniel prior to her marriage with Reddick Bracewell. Deed witnessed by W.W. Pierce and Bryan Allen. Bryan Allen attested, before Justice of Peace Bryan Allen, to the deed on Oct. 18, 1839. (P266)

1839 - December 3, Bracewell, Permetia M, John Hollimon, of Laurens County, sold to Permetia Matilda Bracewell and Nancy Eliza Bracewell of Laurens. For sales price of $100.00, land sold was 2nd L.D., 1/2 of L.L. # 94. Deed witnessed by John W Smith, Simon Smith, and Justice of Peace Robert Smith. (P 206)

1841 - August 17, Bracewell, Sampson - Plaintiff was John W. Smith, as guardian of Eliza Bracewell and Permelia Bracewell, orphan minors of the deceased Sampson Bracewell. His attorney was firm of Gibson and Gibson. Defendant was Jethro Weaver, administrator of the estate of the deceased Sampson Bracewell. His attorney was Peter E. Love. In the complaint, Smith alleged that the administrator was indebted to Smith for reimbursement for the board, food, clothing, and schooling of the girls for the year 1840 in the amount of $240.00. Judge Carleton B Cole. Clerk Francis Thomas. Sheriff T.N. Guyton served the papers on the defendant on August 19, 1841. Attorney Peter E Love replied for the defendant in the suit and confessed judgement in the sum of (See #2 same book and pages) (P174-178)

1841 - August 17, Bracewell, Sampson - (#2) $121.87 and 1/2 cents, but reserving the right of appeal. He further stated that the bill of the plaintiff had not been approved by the proper authorities of the county and that he had paid $40.00 to the plaintiff. In March, 1843 terms of court, a jury verdict awarded a verdict to the plaintiff in the sum of $104.00 principal, $18.02 interest and $24.81 costs. Foreman of the jury was Benjamin Wade Hampton. (P174-178)

1845 - August 16, Bracewell, Newsam B.W. - John G. Fondren, of Laurens County, sold to Newsam B. W. Bracewell of Laurens. For the sales price of $100.00, land sold was 12th L.D., L.L. # 346 and 339, better known as the place formerly owned by Murrell Finney. Deed witnessed by James Knight and Justice of Inferior Court Robert Robinson. (P 21-22)

1847 - August 12, Bracewell, Reddick - Algemon L. Trimble, of Cass County, sold to Reddick Bracewell of Laurens. For the sales price of $25.00, land sold was 12th L.D., L.L. #338. Deed prepared in Cass County and was witnessed by George B. Russell and Justice of Peace A. J. Covington. (P 165-166)

1848 - September 8, Bracewell, Sampson - Juror Bracewell was unable to attend court and was discharged and William Bush, Jr. was empaneled in his place. (P 84)

Updated April 15, 2011

Sampson Braswell, Laurens Co., GA 1813

Georgia}
Laurens County}
This indenture Made this sixth day of July in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and thirteen betwixt Sampson Brasswell of this County of the one part and James and McDaniel Oliver executors to the estate of William Oliver dest of the other part witnesseth that the said Sampson Braswell for and in consideration of the sum of six hundred Dollars to him in hand paid the receipt whereof is here by acknowledged hath granted bargained and sold conveyed and confirmed unto the said James and McDaniel Oliver all that tract or parcel of Land situate in this county containing two hundred acres buting & bounding on one side by Longs Land and on one side by Brasswells Land & Lawsons and on the other side by the Mile tract of Land and the said sampson Braswell for himself his heirs and assigns shall and will warrant and forever defend the above described tract of Land unto the said James and McDaniel Oliver their heirs and assigns and shall and will warrant and defendthe said tract of Land from the clame or clames of every other person or persons whatsoever in witness whereof the said Sampson Braswell hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and year first above written Sealed Signed and delivered in the presents of Sampson (his X mark) Braswell {Seal}
Josh Warren
James Oliver
B. Allen JP Recorded 25 feby 1825

1784 - Sampson Braswell, Wilkes Co., GA

Georgia}
Wilkes County}
Pursuant to a Warrant from ----lom Be-el (?) Esq one of the senior J------- of the sd County bearing Date the 19th Day of Jan 1784 I have measured & laid out unto John Homes ---Tract of Land in Wilkes County on Long Creek in------- a place called Queens Cabbins in Lieu of an old Warrant of Samson Brazill, bounded eastwardly by Land of John Milner, southwardly by Ben Smith, weswardly by John Perri- & northwardly by vacant Land. Having such Form Marks & Shape natural & artificial as the above Plat represents. Certified this 29th Day of January 1784.
Sanders Walker D.S.
Saml Creswell

NOTE: John & Frederick Braswell also on Long Creek.

1788 - John & Frederick Braswell, Wilkes Co., GA

1788 – January 10. Wilkes County. Warrant from John King, Esqr., Aj. Dated the 7th of January 1788 was surveyed for JNO BRAZELL two hundred acres Long Creek who resides in this State. The 10 January 1788 as the above platt represents by Sanders Walker D.S. Duplicate taken from the records the 4th day of August 1794. Matthew Talbot D.S. Recorded in Box X p. 151. 200 acres plat advertised the 14th day of January 1788. Recorded AB Folio 153. Mark Talbot. Duplicate. Plat shows WM. WILDER & FEDERICK BRAZELL were chain carriers. (GA Archives)

John Dawson, Northampton Co., NC 1750

In the name of God, Amen. I, John Dawson, of the County of Northampton, in the Province of North Carolina, am in perfect health, and in sound and disposing mind and memory, and calling to mind the uncertainty of this transitory life, am willing to make my last will and testament in manner and form following, that is to say 1st, I bequeath my soul to Almighty God that gave it me, and my body to be buried at the discretion of my Executors, and after my just debts are paid, I give and bequeath the rest of my estate as follows, viz.:

Item. First and foremost my will and desire is that out of my store of goods and debts due to me, and what bold and silver I have by me, and my stock of cattle at Tar River, my wife's and my marriage contract may be made good, and the surplusage, if any, to be equally divided between my three small children, Charity Dawson, Elisabeth Dawson and John Dawson.

Item I give and bequeath unto my son, Henry Dawson, the plantation whereon I now live, and the land adjoining bounded thus. Beginning at the centre of the Crooked Meadow at Alexander Stevenson's line that divides his land and mine, so along the said Crooked Meadow round Mrs. Samonie's, otherwise William Burns, till it comes to the line that crosses the said meadow over in the Neck, called Braswell's Neck, the said land and plantation for three hundred acres, be it more or less, to him and his heirs forever. Also give to my said son, Henry Dawson, my land and plantation I bought of Maurice Moore, as by his deed to me will appear. Also my Island plantation and the land thereto belonging, for six hundred and forty acres, as by the West's deeds to me, and their patent will appear.
Also one hundred acres of land in Bertie County, which I bought of John Wilson. All my land on Tar River, near Conetoe, it being in three parcles and in the whole about seven hundred (700) acres, as by patent and two deed will appear. All the above said lands I give to my son, Henry Dawson, to him and his heirs forever. Also I give to my son, Henry, my young horse called Exum, and Maurice Moore's debt to me by bond.

Item I give unto my son, John Dawson, my plantation whereon I now live, with all the land on the plantation side of the Crooked Meadow (viz.) that I bought of John Revitt and Richard Braswell; also one hundred and forty acres on the north side Bridges Creek, joining Mr. George Pollock's land, as per Earl of Granville deed will appear, and my land on Urahaw Swamp, as by Matthew Williams' deed to me will appear, and my land on Potecasi Creek, as per patent. All and every part of the aforesaid lands and all the appurtenances and improvements of any kind to the same or to any part thereof anywise belonging to him, the said John Dawson, and his heirs forever. Also my will and desire is that my loving Wife, Charity Dawson, live on my manor plantation during her natural life and keep the house and other valuable improvements in reasonable repair. Also I give to my son John, my Clock and Chest upon a Chest with drawers, and two oval tables, and one Chamber table which stands in the Room, called the Green Room, and my Cargo Looking Glass, which stands in the Hall.

Item I give all my right, title and interest to a girl called Dinah, she and her increase forever to my daughter, Elisabeth Dawson.

Item I give to my loving Wife, Charity Dawson, the negro wench, called Fanny, which was given to her by her deceased father. My Will and desire is that my said Wife have a negro boy, named Rumford, if she will accept of him in lieu of a negro fellow called Peter, belonging to her Estate, which she joined in the sale for forty-five pounds Virginia money. If she will not accept of the said boy for that fellow, my further Will and desire is, the said boy be sold to make out the sum of forty-five pounds Virginia money, for which the said fellow was sold for.

Item I give to my son, Henry Dawson, the following negroes: Tim, York, Glascow, and Sam, at Island, and Mingo, Jacob, George, Jim, Phillis, the daughter of Leah, Young Larry and Ben, to him, the said Henry, and his heirs forever.

Item I give and bequeath all the rest of my negroes and their future increase, to my three young children, Charity Dawson, Elizabeth Dawson and John Dawson, to them and their heirs forever, to be equally divided when the first of the three said children shall arrive to lawful age or be married, and the profits of their labor, if any, to be equally divided likewise.

Item I give and bequeath to my Grand-daughters, Martha Kinchen, Elizabeth Kinchen, Mary Kinchen and Temperance Kinchen, Thirty pounds Virginia money each, to be paid out of my Estate, when they shall arrive at lawful age or be married.

Item I give and bequeath to my two Grand-sons, John Kinchen and William Kinchen, Ten shillings Virginia money each.

Item I give all the residue of my Estate, after the legacies are paid, and my Wife's contract is complied with, to my three children, Charity Dawson, Elisabeth Dawson and John Dawson, to them and their heirs forever.

Item I give and bequeath unto my loving Wife, Charity Dawson, my riding chair and harness, and also do nominate and appoint my said loving wife, Charity Dawson, Executrix of this my will, and this I own to be my last will and testament, revoking and disallowing all former or other will or wills by me made. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and fixed my seal this -- day of Nov. One thousand and fifty
John Dawson {Seal}
Signed, sealed and delivered
in presence of Samuel Cotton, Wm Stevenson, James Josey
Northampton County, February Court, 1762.

The preceding will of Col. John Dawson, Deceased, was exhibited in open court and proved on the oath of James Josey, one of the Witnesses thereto subscribing. At the same time, Charity Dawson, the Executrix therein named, qualified lawfully to execute the same, which on motion was ordered to be certified and recorded. Test. J. Edwards. Clerk

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1736 - June 4, Richard Brasswell, Jun. of Edgecombe Precinct to John Dawson. 10 pounds for 76 acres On Oura Meadows adjacent George Stephenson and "his father's corner tree." Wit: William Willson, jurat, Ezekial Fullard. May Court 1737. John Wynns D.C./C. (Bertie Co., NC DB E Pg 124)

Mary Braswell? Bertie Co., NC 1741

1741 - Northampton County
The Deposition of ye under Subscribers first Sworn on The Holy Eveng ----- 1741. John Cotten who Deceast this Life ye 2d of feb.r 1741; as aforsd Did make, --- under his hand and Seal, & the Subscriber were Wittness Thereto, which --- was by ye sd. Cotten Delivered Into ye Care of John Dawson, one of the Subscribeing Wittnesses, who by misfortune hath Lost ye sd will with Sundrey of his own papers, but ye sd subscribers being well assured in their Consciences that they Can Remembr The whole Substance of the sd will Declared it was as followeth, Viz: After funeral Expences Discharged and Debts paid, I give & bequeath my Estate as followeth:
Itim. I give & bequeath To my son, John Cotten, my plantation whereon I now Dwell, to him & his heires forever, only my wife to Live thereon and to Injoy the Use thereof During her natural Life; also one gun, one feather Bed and furniture, Two Cows & Calves, Two Ews and Lambs. My will and Desire is that my Crosscut Saw & whipsaw be Equalley between my Two Sons, also, I give my Son John one Iron pot.
Itim. I give & bequeath to my Son Benjamin Cotten, my plantation whereon phillip Edens now Dwells, to him & his heires forever, only the sd Edens to Live thereon and Injoy the Use thereof During his Natural Life. My will & Desire is that my Land belonging to my sd plantations be Divided as Equal as Possible, one half to ye one plantation and ye Other half to ye other; also I give my sd. son my black horse, bridle and Saddle and Cane, one feather Bed and Firniture, one Iron pot, Two Cows and Calves, Two (?) Ews and Lambs.
Itim- I give and Bequeath to my Daughter, Mary Breecle Two hundred acres, be ye same more or Less, Lying at at a place Called Blue water, to her and her heires for Ever; also one feather Bed & firniture, one Dish, and one Bason, one Iron Pott, one Cow and Calf, Two heiphers, and three Ews and Lambs, Ten Sows and pigs, one Iron Pot.
Itim. I give and bequeath to my Daughter, Anne Cotten, one bey Mare & her Increase, Two Cows and Calves, Two Ews and Lambs, and one feather Beed and hrniture, and one Iron pot.
Itim. I give & bequeath to my Daughter, Sarah Cotten, my Negroe wench, Called Rose, and her Increase, only, my wife to have ye Labour of ye sd wench During her natural life; also, I give my sd Daughter, Two Cows and Calves, Two Ews and Lambs, one Iron pot.
Itim. I give and bequeath to my Loving wife, anne Cotten, my Negroe fellow Mrngo, to Maintain and School my small Children; also, give my sd wife, my working oxen for the plantation use; also, I give my sd wife, my Grey Horse and Side Saddle, and all my working Tools not alreadey given.
Also, I Do nominate and appoint my Loving wife, Executrix and my Loving brother, William Cotten, Executor of this my last will & Testament, Revoking and Disalowing of all other wills by me heretofore Made.
In will: hereof I have hereunto Set my hand & Seal, 17th of Jan: 1741.
& further we Say not
Jno. Dawson.
Richd. Bertfeld, his R mark.
Thos. Cowman. W his mark
-----within Deposition ----- Richd. Berfield & Thos. Cowman ----- on oath before Isaac Hunter ----- Justs of the County within Mentioned as witness my ----- & Date ----- written.
Isaac Hunter

Northampton County, sc May Court, 1742.
The within written Nuncupative Will of John Cotten, Deceased, was proved in open Court by the Oaths of John Dawson, Richard Barefield, & Thomas Cowman, ye subscribing evidences thereto, & on Motion of William Cotten, praying- Administration on ye sd Deceased's Estate with ye Will Annexed, which was granted, he having given Security as ye Law directs
Test. J. Edwards, Clk. C.
Copied from Original Will filed in the Office of the Secretary of State.

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1741 - February 2, Date of death. John Cotten. Sons: John ("plantation whereon I dwell"), Benjamin (plantation whereon Philip Edens lives"). Daughters: Mary Brucle (or Breecle) (land at Blue Water), Anne Cotten, Sarah Cotten (one negro). Wife and Executrix: Anne. Executor: William Cotten (brother). Witnesses: Richd. Barfield, Thomas Cowman, John Dawson. Clerk of the Court: I. Edwards. This is a nuncupative will proven before Isaac Hunter by the witnessses above named. (Northampton County)

Veale, Thomas, Bertie Co., NC 1806

In the name of God amen Thomas Veale of the County of Bertie and State of North Carolina being weak in body but of Sound and perfect mind & memory bless by the Almighty God for the Same do make and publish this my Last will and Testament in manner and form following that is Say first I Lend to my loving wife Elizabeth Veale dureing her natural Life or widowhood half the Land and Plantation I now live on & half the houses I also lend her the other half part of Said Land and houses as Long as my Son Thomas Veale Lives Single and if he Should marry then my Desire is that my Said wife Elizabeth Veal deliver up to him any Said Son Thomas Veale Half the Land and houses above mentioned I also lend to my Said Loveing wife Elizabeth Veale Six negros named as followeth Mingo, Stephen, Amy hannah dinah and Sarah also all my horses my brandy Still and Cider Casks which She is to have the use of dureing her natural life or idowhood

Item I give and bequeath to my Son Demcy Veale and his heirs forever one Negro boy named Peter one feather bed and firmature also all the rest of the property I have let him have Item I give and bequeath to my Son Richard Veale and his heirs forever one negro boy named Arthur

which I have heretofor let him have Item I give and bequeath to my Son Thomas Veale and his heirs forever one negro boy Robert one Dark filly two Cows and Calves one feather bed and firnature Ten Chairs one Iron pot two house pigs and all the hogs that is in his mark the bees that is called his Item I Lend to my Daughter Agness Veale one negro girl named pheby which I have

Let her have also I further Lend her one other negro named Ham[?] which negro She is to have the and during her natural Life and at her death to the heir or heirs Lawfully begotten of her body if any there be if no Such heir or heirs then my will and desire is that the negros I have Lent to my Daughter Angess Veale should be returned, to my children or their heirs Lawfully begotten of the bodys then liveing Item I Lend to my daughter Margret Ruffin one negro Girl Called yallow pheby which I have let her have also I further Lend her one other Negro named Adam which Negro She is to have the use of dureing her natural life and at her Death to the heir or heirs lawfully begotton of her body if any there be if no Such heir or heirs then my will and

desire is that the negro that I have Lent to my Daughter Margret Ruffin Should be returned to my

children or their heirs Lawfully begotten of their bodies then liveing Item I Lend to my Daughter

Catharine Grimes one negro Girl named penny which I have Let her have also I further Lend her one other negro named Abraham which negro She is to have the use of dureing her natural life and at her Death to the heir or heirs lawfully begotton of her body if any their be if no Such heir or heirs then my will and desire is that the negros that I have lent to my Daughter Catherine Grimes Should be returned to my Children or their heirs Lawfully begotton of their bodies then liveing. I further give and desire to my son Thomas Veale and his heirs Lawfully begotten of his

body forever all that Land and plantation I now live on which I have lent to my wife Elizabeth Veale also the land and plantation that my Son Demcy now lives on which my Thomas Veale is to have and possess at the death or marriage of my wife Elizabeth Veale and if he the Said Thomas Veal Should die without an heir Lawfully begotten of his body then my will and desire

is that the Land and plantation that I have given to my Son Thomas Veale may goe & be the property of my Son Richard Veale and his heirs forever Item I hereby further give and devise to my Son Richard and Thomas Veale my Swamp Land containing one hundred acres more or less to be devided as followeth that is to Say Richard to have two Thirds which is the Lower part of

Said Land Thomas to have the other one third which is the uper And Called the Island part of Said tract of Land also my will and desire is that my three above named daughters may have Liberty to turn their Stock of Cattle on the Said hundred acres of Swamp Land as Long as they live in the neighbourhood and also my will and desire is that my Son Thomas Veale may have after the death of my wife Elizabeth Veale my Brandy Still Cider Casks hanmill Beaufet and firnature also my will and desire is that Tabbetha Braswell may have after the death of my wife Elizabeth Veale one feather bed and firnature and one Cow and Calf She is not to come in for any more of my Estate and my will and desire is that my loveing wife Elizabeth Veale may have after all my Lawfull Debts are paid the use of all my property not already disposed of dureing her natural life or Widowhood and after her Death or marriage my will and

desire is that the property I have Lent to my loveing wife Elizabeth Veale may be Equally Divided between all my Children and their heirs Lawfully begotten of their bodies forever and also my will & desire that my Executors hereafter named may Sell Such of my property that is not already Disposed of as will pay my Lawfull Debts that is to Say that property that can be best

Spared out of my Estate I do hereby appoint my Son Richard Veale and my Son in Law James Grimes my Executors of this My Last will and Testament hereby revokeing all former wills by me made In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal the Eighteen day of April in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred and Six Signed Sealed published

& Declared by the above named Thomas Veale to be his Last will and Testament in the presents of us who have hereunto Subscribed our names as witnesses in the presents of the Testator

Test Robert (his "x"mark) Write

John Ruffin Thomas (his "x" mark) Veale (seal)

Treasy (his "x" mark) Rutffin

Bertie County May Court 1806: proved by John Ruffin.

Jo' Blount Dep Clk.