1784 - Absalom Knott's Will

In the name of god amen I Absolom Knott of the County of Bertie & state of North Carolina being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to dy do make and ordain this my last will - Testament in the following maner and form princepally and first of all Recommend my Soul into the hands of almighty God who gave it and my body I recommend to the earth to be buried in a christian like manner at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named. Nothing doubting but but (sic) that I shall see (?) the same again at the General resurection by the mighty power of god and Touching such worldly Estate herewith it hat pleased god to bless me in this life I give and dispose of the same in ------ loving manner after payment of all my just debts Item I give and bequeath unto my well beloved wife Elizabeth Knott one negroe boy by the name of Ca---- one Grey mare and two Colts one black horse and one bay horse and six head of cattle with all other my household furniture goods and Chattles unto me belonging of every kind whatsoever by her to be possesed during her natural Life and after deceased to descend to my beloved Daughter Clarissa Knott her heirs & assigns forever and in case of the death of my sd daughter Clarissa Knott without heirs it is my will and desire that al my above named property be equally divided between Luke Smithwick and Lanier Smithwick them and their heirs forever Item I constitute appoint and ordain James Knott and and my Wife John SmithwickElizabeth Knott Executors of this my Last will and testament and I do hereby utterly revoke & disanull all former wills Testaments & by me made declaring this and none other to be my Last will & Testament in Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 10th day of April in the year of our Lord 1784 and in the Eighth year of American independence Absalom Knott {seal}
Test James Knott
Willm his X mark Brassell

Bertie County August Term 1784

The Last will & Testament of Absalom Knott dec'd was prooved in open Court in due form of Law by the Oath of James Knott one of the subscribing Witnesses and ordered to be recorded
Shoens (?) Gray C-C

(Bertie Co., NC WB C Pg 81-82)

1845 - Irvin Braswell's Will

I Irvin Braswell of the County of Anson and State of North Carolina being of sound mind and memory But considering the uncertainty of my earthly existance do make and declare this my last will and testament in manner and form as followers viz, 1st That my executor hereinafter named shall provide for my body a decent burial and pay all furneral expences together with my just debts howsoever and to whomsoever owing out of the moneys that may first come into his hands as a part or parcel of my estate Item 2nd I give unto my beloved wife Elizabeth Braswell the tract of land whereon I now Reside containing one hundred acres more or less also one tract of fifty acres adjoining the home tract which is an entry made by me as by reference to the courses will more fully appear to include my mansion house all out houses and other improvements to have and to hold to her the said Elizabeth Braswell for and during her widowhood or natural life time, in satisfaction for and in time of her dower and third of and in all my real estate. Item 3rd I give unto my sons Benjn R. Braswell Thomas M. Braswell and James W. Braswell the tract of land that I bought of the Executors of John Beards estate adjoining Jo B. Ingram & Ell Sibley containing one hundred and sixty nine and 3/4 acres more or less to be equally divided between them at my decease provided they pay to my executor fifty dollars each or one seventh of all my debts each. Item 4th I give unto George J. Braswell, William Braswell John W. Braswell and Elizabeth Lee wife of William Lee senr one tract of land containing forty acres more or less adjoining Richard Vinson & my home tract also one tract of land I bought of Bryant Braswell containing 75 3/4 acres more or less adjoining John Winfield & others also one tract of land containing fifty acres more or less adjoining John Winfield & others which is an Entry made by me - It is understood that each of the heirs named in Item four is to pay fifty dollars each or one seventh each of all my debts to my Executors before they are to have a title to the said Land - It is my wish that the heirs named in Item three & four have two years to pay their part of my debts. Item 5th I also give unto my wife Elizabeth Braswell three cows and calves her choice all of my beds furniture one sorrel horse about five years of age also one sorrel mare about four years old both now in my possession also all of my household kitchen furniture - twelve head of hogs her choice, six head of sheep her choice, all the domestic fowls & Poultry - six choice stands of bees - all of my farming tools - one half of all the corn I make this year after William Lee gets his part for this years services six choice stocks & fodder - one black sow & seven pigs - Item 6th I give unto my children by my last wife Christopher C Ann Mary, Laura Clematine, Irvin McDaniel, Robert Alexander and Barnabus B. Braswell all of the lands and other property willed to my wife in Item Second and fifth after her death or during her widow-hood Item 7th I give unto my wife one hundred weight of picked cotton. Item 8th Provided that the heirs named in Item 3rd & 4th should fail to pay their proportionable part of all my debts within two years from my decease I leave it in the power of my Executor to sell said land willed to them and appropriate the proceds to the payment of said debts - 9th I give unto my sons Benjn. Mabry and Wirick Braswell my cart and yoke of oxen - Item 10th I desire my executor to sell all of my crop stock and other property not named in my will and appropiate the proceeds to the payment of my debts - Lastly - I do hereby constitute and appoint my Trusty friend John Winfield my lawful executor to all intents and purposes to execute this my last will and testament according to the true intent and meaning of the same and every part & claim thereof - In witness whereof I the said Irvin Braswell do hereunto set my hand and seal this 15th day of September A. D. 1845.
Signed Sealed published and declared by the said Irvin Braswell to be his last will and testament in the presence of us only (?) at his request and in presence do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto Erven Braswell {seal}
D. C. Lilly
Edw. -. B. Winfield
State of North Carolina}
Anson County} October Term 1845
then the above will was exhibited in open Court and duly proven by the oath of Daniel C. Lilly one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded whereupon John Winfield the executor therein named appeared in open Court and qualified as executor and obtained letters Testamentory. N.D Boggan clk

(Anson Co., NC WB B Pg 200-202)

1780 - North Carolina to Valentine Braswell

State of North Carolina No 26?
To all to whome these presents shall come greeting Know Ye That We for and in Consideration of the Sum of fifity Shillings for every hundred Acres hereby Granted paid into Our Treasury by Volentine Brassell Senr. have given and Granted and by these presents do give and Grant unto the Said Volentine Brassell Senr. a Tract of land Containing one hundred and two Acres lying and being in Our County of Chatham on the South Side of Cape Fear Beginning in Henry Brassell's at a red Oak running south Eighty Seven poles to A Black oak thence East one hundred and sixty poles to a red Oak thence North one hundred and forty poles to a post Oak thence West forty four poles to a stake in Henry Brassells line thence south along his line fifty four poles to a Black Oak at his Corner thence West Along his other line one hundred and sixteen poles to the first station as by the plat hereunto Annexed -orth Appear together with all Woods Waters Mines Minerals Hereditaments and Appurtenances to the Said Land belonging or appertaining To hold to the Said Volentine Brassell Senr. his Heirs and assigns forever. -------- and paying to us Such Sums of Money yearly or otherwise as Our General Assembly from Time to Time may Direct Provided Always That the Said Volintine Brassell Snr. Shall Cause this Grant to be Registered in the Register office of Our said County of Chatham within Twelve Months from the date hereof otherwise the same same (sic) shall be Void and of no Effect In Testimony whereof We have Caused Our great Seal to be hereunto affixed Witness Richard Casswell Esquire Our Governor Captain General and Commander in chief at Kingston the Thirty first day of March in the fourth year of Our Independence and in the year of Our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Eighty
By His Excellency's Command
Wm Sheppard D Sec (?) RD (?) {great seal} Casswell

(Chatham Co., NC DB B Pg 538)

NOTE: Valentine (V) Braswell sold this to Henry Braswell from Wilkes Co., GA in 1783. They are presumed to be brothers as no records survive to prove the relationship.

1783 - Valentine & Henry Braswell

To all persons to whome these presents shall come greeting Know Ye that I Valentine Braswell of the County of Wilks and province of Georgy and in the Consideration of the Sum of ten pounds Space to me in hand paid before the Insealing well and truly paid by Henry Braswell of the County of Chatham and province of North Carolina the receipt I do Acknowledge and myself herewith fully satisf.d and contented hereof and every part and parcel thereof I do Exonerate --just and Discharge the said Henry Braswell his heirs Executors administrators forever by these presents have given granted bargained Sold and conveyd and Confirmed and by these presents unto the said Henry Braswell his heirs and assigns forever one Certain tract or parsel of Land lying and being in the county of chatham and province of North Carolina Containing by Estimation one hundred two Acres of Land be the Same more or less Buted and bounded lying on the South Side of Cape fair River Beginning in Sd. Henry Braswell own line at a red oak running south eighty seven poles to a Black oak thence East one hundred and sixty poles to a Red Oak thence North one hundred and forty poles to a post Oak thence West at forty four poles to a Stake in the sd. Henry Braswell line thence south along his line fifty four poles to a Black Oak at the Corner thence west along his other line one hundred and sixty poles to the first station To have and to hold the said Land with all the appurtancees priviledges and Commodities to the belongin or in Anywise appertaining to ---- the sd. Henry Braswell his heirs and assigns forever to his and their proper use benefit and behalf forever and I the sd. Valentine Baswell (sic) his heirs assigns that before the ensealing hereof I am the Sole and Lawfull Owner of the above bargained premises and Lawfully ------ posesed of the same in my own proper Right as A good perfect and absolute Estate Inheritance in ------ I have in myself good right full power and lawfu athority to grant Bargain Sell convey and confirm the said bargaind premises in manner above sd. and that the sd. Henry Braswell his heirs and assigns shall and may from Time to Time and all Times forever hereafter by and ------ of ---------into lawfully and peasable and Quietly have hold ---Occupy posses and enjoy the sd. Demised Bargained premises with the Appertainces free and Clear and Clearly Acquited Exonerated and discharged of all incumbrances of forms or other gifts grants Bargains Sails leases morgages Will intails ------Dowreys In-gmints Executions incumbrances and ------- further more I the Sd. Valentine Braswell for myself my heirs and Executors and Administrators do Covenant and ingage the Above Demised premises to him the Sd. Henry Baswell (sic) his heirs and assigns against the Lawfull Claims or Demands of Any persons whatsoever hereafter to Warrant Secure and Defend In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and fixed my Seal this present Day of May the 18th A.D 1783
Signed Seald in the}
presents of us} Valentine his V mark Baswell (sic) {Seal}
John Womack}
Perion his + mark Pharow
Chatham County February Term 1784
the above Deed was duly proved in Open Court
by the oath of John Womack and Ordered to be Registered
Test Ramsey ------

(Chatham Co., NC DB C Pg 143-144)

Difficult to Read

1774 - Valentine Braswell

This Indenture made this Eleventh day of May in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven Hundred & Seventy four Between James Brantley & Hester his Wife & Valentine Braswell all of the County of Chatham & Province of North Carolina Witnesseth that the said James Brantley for & in consideration of the sum of Forty five pounds proc money to him in hand paid at or before the Ensealing & Delivery of these presents by the said Valentine Braswell the Receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge & thereof he dother by these presents Acquite & Exonerate the said James Brantley his Executors adms & assigns hath given granted & Bargained & aliend sold enfeoffed and Confirmed unto the said Valentine Braswell his Heirs & Assigns forever a Certain tract of Land Containing by Estimation fifty Acres be the same more or less situate Lying & being in Precinct of Chatham County on North side Deep River about Six miles above the fork of sd River Beginning at a Hicory on the River No. 45 East 27/4 (?) Chains to a pine thence No. 45 West 45 Chains on the uper Creek thence down the various course of the Creek to the River thence down the River to the first station together with all Woods Waters mines & minerals Hereditimt & appurtaining in as full and ample a manner as the same was Granted unto said James Brantley to have and to hold the said fifty acres of Land & all Singular the other Premises Hereby Granted Bargained and sold to said Valintine Braswell his Heirs & assigns Forever the said James Brantley for himself his Heirs and assigns the said tract Land & all other of the Premises Hereby before Granted Bargained & Sold with appurtinances & that free & Clear of all Incumbrances Whatsoever unto the said Vall-Braswell & his Heirs & assigns forever against him the said James Brantley & Hester his wife & against all other persons Whatsoever & shall well & truely Warrant & Defend by these presents In witness whereof the said James Brantley and Hester his Wife hath to these Presents sett their Hands & Seals the day and year above Written
Signed Sealed & Delivered} James Brantley {Seal}
in presence of us}
Mial Scurlock}
William Dillard {Seal}

(Chatham Co., NC DB A Pg 214-215)

1778 - Valentine Jr & Henry Braswell

This Indenture Made on this Twenty third Day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Eight Between Hector McNeal of the County of Bladen and State of North Carolina of the one part and Valentine Braswell Junior of the county of Chatham and State Aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth That the Said Hector McNeal for and in consideration of the Sum of Two Hundred pounds proc money to him in hand paid by the said Valentine Braswell the Receipt whereof the Said Hector McNeal doth hereby Acknowledge he the said Hector McNeal hath Granted Bargained and Sold alien and Confirm unto the Said Valentine Braswell Jun'r A Tract or parcel of Land lying and being in the County of Chatham and State aforesaid Containing Six Hundred and forty acres on the East Side of the North East Branch of the North West River Beginning at a gum at the Mouth of Duck Creek in the upper corner of the Land formerly McLaughlins (now Bohannons) at the Fork of Said River and Runs East 72 Chains to a Pine then No. 80 Chains to a pine then West 88 Chains to a Stake nigh a Mark'd White oak then Along the said Branch to the first Station Including the Houses and plantation Land and other Improvments and also all profits Commodities advantages Herditiments ways Waters and Appurtenances whatsoever to the aforesaid Tract or parcel of Land and plantation Belonging or in any wise appertaining and Also the Reversion and Reversions Remainder and Remainders Rents and Services of the Said premises of every part thereof To have and to hold to the only proper use and behoof of him the said Valentine Braswell Junior his Heirs and assigns forever and the Said Hector McNeal for him and his Heirs the said Tract or parcel of Land and all manner of Improvments and every part thereof Against him and his Heirs and Against all and every person whatsoever to the Said Valantine Braswell Shall & will warrant and forever Defend In Witness wherof the Said Hector Mc Neal hath hereunto Set his hand and affixed his Seal the day and year first above Written
Signed Sealed and Delivered}
In presence of ~ Hector his + mark McNeal {Seal}
Henry Braswell
Arch.d McEachran

Chatham August Court 1778 proved by Henry Braswell
and ordered to be Registd. Mial Scurlock Clk Ct

(Chatham Co., NC DB B Pg 181)

1836 - Joseph J Bracewell & Daughter, Amanda

ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, PASSED IN MILLEDGEVILLE AT AN ANNUAL SESSION IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER, 1836.
ACTS of the General Assembly of the STATE OF GEORGIA, PASSED IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER, 1836.
NAMES CHANGED.

1836 Vol. 1 -- Page: 167

Sequential Number: 095
Type: AN ACT,

Full Title: To change the name of Amanda White, to that of Amanda Bracewell, and legitimatize the same, and to change the name of John D. Highsmith.

Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representives of the State of Georgia, in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That from and atter the passage of this act, the name of Amanda

Page: 168
White, shall be changed to that of Amanda Bracewell, and she is hereby declared to be fully and completely legitimatized, and entitled to all the rights and legal privileges that she would have been, had she been born in lawful wedlock, and be fully capable of taking, inheriting and receiving, all manner of property, by virtue of the statste of distributions of this State, so far as relates to the real and personal estate of Joseph J. Bracewell, of Pulaski county, her reputed father, any law, usage, or custom, to the contrary notwithstanding.

JOSEPH DAY,

Speaker of the House of Representatives.

ROBERT M. ECHOLS,

President of the Senate.

WILLIAM SCHLEY, Governor.

Approval Date: Assented to, Dec. 30, 1836.

Pulaski County Georgia Bracewells

James Bracewell, (son of Solomon Bracewell & Rachel Byrd) and his wife Elizabeth Clinch had five sons, Burwell W., James M, Joseph J, Duncan L. C. & Thomas J.

The following records show that Burwell W., James M. & Joseph J were heirs of their youngest brother, Thomas J, which proves that he had no wife or children. Their 2nd youngest brother, Duncan had died in 1832 at the age of 22. Burwell W. & Permelia Matilda's children were Sarah Ann Bracewell & James Polhill Bracewell, who moved to Hamilton Co., Florida with their mother before 1850 after Burwell died. James M's apparent only child was Mary Martha Bracewell, whose mother was a Boswick. James M. married 2nd Mrs. Sarah Jane Bright and they can be found in Key West, Florida in 1850 with her apparent son John H. Bright, and his nephew Thomas C. Bracewell. Joseph J. married Dorothy White, and their children were Amanda M, Josephus, Elizabeth, Martha Jane & Thomas Clinch. This is all based on records and the process of elimination.

Federal Union, Mar. 21, 1837

GEORGIA, Pulaski County.
WHEREAS, Burwell W. Bracewell applies for letters of administration on the estate of Joseph J. Bracewell, late of said county, deceased. These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of said deceased to be and appear at my office, within the time prescribed by law, to show cause, if any exist, why said letters should not be granted. Given under my hand at office this 25th January, 1837. J. V. MITCHELL, D.C.C.?.


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Federal Union, Mar. 29, 1842

Pulaski Sheriff's Sale.

WILL be sold on the first Tuesday in May next, before the Court House door in the town of Hawkinsville, Pulaski county, within the legal hours of sale, the following property, to wit:

Also, 1000 acres of land more or less known as the place where Joseph J. Bracewell formerly lived, in the fourth district of originally Dooly now Pulaski county - levied on as the property of the estate of Joseph J. Bracewell to satisfy sundry fi fas from Pulaski Superior Court, in favor of Bryan W. Collier and others vs. Burwell W. Bracewell, Administrator. JOSEPH CARRUTHERS, D. Sh'ff. March 28, 1842

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Federal Union, Jul. 5, 1842

Pulaski Sheriff's Sale
WILL be sold on the first Tuesday in August next, before the Court House door in the town of Hawkinsville, Pulaski county, within the legal hours of sale, the following property, to wit:

A negro boy by the name of Limus, 10 months old, levied on as the property of the estate of Burwell W. Bracewell, deceased, to satisfy a fifa from Pulaski Superior Court, the Bank of Hawkinsville vs. Burwell W. Bracewell - property pointed out by John Rawls.

A negro man by the name of Jerry, 45 years old, levied on as the property of Joseph J. Bracewell, to satisfy a fi fa from Pulaski Superior court, Ker Boyce vs. Burwell W. Bracewell, administrator of Joseph J. Bracewell, deceased - property pointed out by John Rawls. JOS. CARRUTHERS, D. Sheriff. July 14, 1842.


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Federal Union, Dec. 26, 1843

Pulaski Sheriff's Sale.
On the first Tuesday in February next, will be sold, before the Court House door, in the town of Hawkinsville, Pulaski county, between the legal hours of sale, the following property, to-wit: The south half of lot No. 389, and fraction No. 402, both containing 237 1/2 acres, lying and being in the 21st district of formerly Wilkinson now Pulaski county, bounded on the south by the district line; and the north half of lot No. 240, in the 20th district of said county, containing 101 1/4 acres, bounded on the north by the district line; and one-third part of 367 1/2 acres adjoining the above described lands, it being the undivided interest Burwell W. Bracewell has in the lands formerly belonging to Thomas J. Bracewell, deceased; the whole settlement of lands supposed to be 461 acres, be it more or less, or all the lands or settlement of lands, if the numbers are not correctly described that Burwell W. Bracewell owns or has any interest in said plantation, which is better known by the Bracewell settlement, laying four miles below Hawkinsville, on the east side of the Ocmulgee river in this county, and lying upon the waters of Limestone creek, and adjoining Washington Lancaster, and William Sapp and others; all levied on as the property of Burwell W. Bracewell, to satisfy a fi fa. from Pulaski Inferior Court, the Bank of Hawkinsville vs. Burwell W. Bracewell - property pointed out by John Rawls.

Joseph J. Bracewell's interest, the undivided one-third part of 367 1/2 acres of land belonging to Thomas J. Bracewell, deceased, lying in the county of Pulaski, and adjoining the settlement of land owned by Burwell W. Bracewell, and lying on Limestone creek, adjoining William Sapp and others; also a negro man named Jerry, about 50 years of age; all levied on as the property of Joseph J. Bracewell to satisfy a fi fa. from Pulaski Superior Court, Bryan W. Collier vs. Burwell W. Bracewell, administrator of Joseph J. Bracewell, deceased - property pointed out by John Rawls. JOSEPH CURRUTHERS, D. Sh'ff Dec. 20, 1843.

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Southern Recorder, Nov. 11, 1845

GEORGIA, Pulaski County.
To the Honorable the Superior Court of said county. The petition of Edward St. George respectfully showeth, that heretofore, to wit: on the sixth day of November, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and forty-one, one James M. Bracewell executed and delivered to your petitioner, his certain mortgage deed iin writing, under his hand and seal, for the better securing the said Edward St. George in the payment of certain promissory notes therein described, bearing date on the sixth day of July, eighteen hundred and forty-one, and amounting in all to the sum of seven hundred and seventeen dollars and thirty-three cents; and whereby one Burwell W. Bracewell, and the said James M. Bracewell, and your petitioner, promised to pay Elizabeth Hamilton or bearer, the sum of money aforesaid, on or before the first day of January, ensuing the date of said notes, for value received. And for the better securing the payment of the aforesaid promissory notes, the siad James M. Bracewell bargained, sold, and conveyed, by said mortgage deed, to your petitioner, all that tract or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the twentieth district of originally Wilkinson now Pulaski county, on the waters of Limestone creek, and the Ocmulgee river, containing one hundred and thirty-three and one-third acres, more or less, it being the interest which the said James M. Bracewell had in and to the lands of Thomas J. Bracewell, late of said county, deceased; and your petitioner avers that the full amount of principal and interest of said promissory notes is due and unpaid to your petitioner - wherefore your petitioner prays that a rule nisi may be granted requiring the said James M. Bracewell to pay the principal and interest due on said notes, into the Clerk's Office of the Superior Court of this county, on or before the first day of the next term of this Court, or that his equity of redemption in and to the mortgaged premises be forever foreclosed and barred, &c AUG. H. HANSELL. Att'y for Petitioner.

EDWARD ST. GEORGE,} Petition and Rule Nisi for
vs.
JAMES M. BRACEWELL.} foreclosure of mortgage
On hearing the petition of Edward St. George, it is ordered, that the defendant do pay the amount of principal and interest due on the promissory notes therein described, into the Clerk's office of the Superior Court of this county, on or before the first day of the next term of this Court; and in default thereof, his equity of redemption to the said mortgage premises, be foreclosed and forever and forever barred; and that this rule be served upon the defendant in terms of the law. A true copy taken from the minutes of the Court, July 7th, 1845. JOHN V. MITCHELL, Clerk S.C. July 15, 1845


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Federal Union, Mar. 17, 1846

Pulaski Sheriff's Sale.
WILL be sold before the Court house door, in the town of Hawkinsville, Pulaski county, on the first Tuesday in APRIL next, within the legal hours of sale, the following property, to-wit: 133 1-4 acres of land more or less, in the 20th district of originally Wilkinson, now Pulaski county, it being the undivided interests that James M. Bracewell has in the lands of Thomas J. Bracewell, deceased, on the waters of Limestone creek and Ocmulgee river; levied on by virtue of a mortgage fi fa. returnable to the Superior Court of Pulaski county, in favor of Edward St. George vs. James M. Bracewell: property pointed out in said mortgage fi fa. C. M. BOZEMAN, Sh'ff. Jan. 28, 1846.

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Federal Union, Mar. 10, 1846
Pulaski Sheriff's Sale
WILL be sold on the first Tuesday in APRIL next, before the Court House door, in the town of Hawkinsville, Pulaski county, within the legal hours of sale, the following property to-wit:

190 acres of land, more or less, it being part of lot No. 194, in the 4th district of originally Dooly now Pulaski county, the place whereon Mrs. Permelia Bracewell, Mrs. Martha Polhill and Peter E. Love Esq., now lives; levied on as the property of Burwell W. Bracewell, to satisfy a fi fa from Pulaski Inferior court, the Bank of Hawkinsville, vs. Burwell W. Bracewell, property pointed out by Plaintiff's Attorney, levied on and returned to me by Joseph Carruthers former Sheriff. The above fi fa transferred to Chas. S. Hawley.

1833 - Richard Braswell to Robert Robinson

Georgia} This indenture made & entered into This first day of
Laurens County} February in year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty three between Richard Braswell of Laurens County of the one part and Robert Robinson of the same state and county of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Richard Braswell for and in consideration of Twenty dollars to him in hand paid at or before the Sealing or delivering of these presents the receipt where of is hereby acknowledged hath bargained sold conveyed & confirmed & by these presents do grant bargain sell an convey unto the said Robert Robinson his heirs & assigns his interest in that tract or parcel of land in Wilkinson County at the time of survey now Laurens in the second district known and distinguished in the plan of said district by number one hundred & seventeen (117) & granted to Francis Jenkins of Burke County being the dower of formerly Livy Nobles now Richard Braswell wife to have to hold all & singular the said Richard Braswell interest in the aforesaid lot or parcel of Land with all the right members & appertenances whatsoever to the said premises being belonging or in any --- appertaining to the -i-ous dower of the aforesaid tract of Land with the remainder remainders reversion & reversions rents issues & proffits thereof to the use benefit & behoof of him the said Robert Robinson his heirs & assigns forever in fee simple And the said Richard Braswell for himself his heirs & assigns the said bargained premises unto the said Robert Robinson his heirs and assigns against the said Richard Braswell & all other person or persons whatsoever shall & will forever warrant & defend by virtue of these presents in witness the said Richard Braswell has hereunto set his hand affixed his seal the day & year first above written. signed sealed and delivered in presents of
Wm B. H. Lee}
D. D. Mun--- J. P.} Recorded 1 Jan 1834} Richard Bracewell {Seal}

A Stray James Braswell

The following records show that a "stray" James Braswell was closely associated with David & Nancy's son William Braswell (who married Susan Braswell, his cousin) I think Arthur Braswell's very close association with the Peacock family goes beyond Washington County Georgia. Is this James Braswell a son of David Braswell & Nancy Rutherford? Or is he the son of Arthur whose daughter in law inherited in the will? 

1792 - January 20, Isaac Folly (Jolly?) (Georgetown District, South Carolina) to William Braswell

, 20 pounds, 200 acres in Robeson County on S side of Drowning Creek & S side of Ashpole Swamp, N. of the two open meadows called the two Sisters, conveyed from Meedy Lamb to Isaac Bird & from Isaac Bird to Isaac Folly. Wit: Neill McArthur, James Braswell & William Phillips. (Robeson Co., NC Book F, pp. 85-86)

This land was gift deeded to William's sons, Rutherford and Allen April 2, 1796.

1793 - May 2, William Braswell to Arthur Braswell, Bill of Sale: 100 pounds, a sorrel mare & colt, one gray mare, 12 head of hogs, 5 head of sheep, 5 head of Yus, two feather beds & furniture, one pot, one Rifle Gun, 6 pewter Basons, 6 pewter plates, case of knives, one pane of cotton cards, the Crop of Corn & Potatoes now standing. Wit: Matthew Jones & James Braswell. (Robeson Co., NC Book D, pp. 168-169)

1796 - April 2, William Braswell to Sons, Rutherford Braswell & Allen Braswell, Deed of Gift; for "natural love and affection", 150 acres to each being two tracts: (1) 200 acres on S side of Ashpole Swamp, near the two open meadows called the two Sisters; & (2) 100 acres on W side of Ashpole & N side of the two sisters, adj. Joshua Clibourn. First tract pat. by Meedy Lamb on 11 November 1779 & second tract pat. by William Phillips on 26 November 1789. Wit: Josiah Barnes. (Robeson Co., NC Book F, pp. 82-83)

James Braswell was born by 1777, before David Braswell died, intestate. Why did Samuel Peacock sell land to James Braswell, who most certainly had the same DNA as William, and why did Jethro Deans sell James Braswell's land? Did James Braswell marry Elizabeth Peacock?

1798 - January 20, Samuel Peacock to James Brasswell in consideration of 5 pounds sterling paid by Jas. Brasswell sold unto James Brasswell a piece of land of 20 acres on Jumping Gully in the fork of Jesse Winslows Mill Swamp. Samuel Peacock. Witnesses: Holloway Abbott, Jesse Winslow. Probated by Jesse Winslow 10 February 1798 before Valentine Rowell, J.P. (Abstracts of Marion County SC Deed Books "O" and "P" Pg 133-134)

1798 - January 29, Holloway Abbott to James Braswell in consideration of 25 pounds sterling paid by James Brasswell sold unto James Brasswell a certain piece of land containing 157 acres beginning at a gum in branch etc being part of two tracts of land granted to Holly Abbott 19 February 1791 lying on both sides of Jumping Gully. Signed: Holloway Abbott. Witnesses: Jesse Winslow, John Abbott. Probated by Jesse Winslow 10 February 1798 before Valentine Rowell. (Abstracts of Marion County SC Deed Books "O" and "P" Pg 132)

1798 - January 29, Samuel Peacock of Liberty County South Carolina to Jesse Winslow of same place for L155 sterling 438 acres beginning at mouth of Jumping Gully up Beaver damn Swamp to Brown's line to branch...to the Road to line between James Brazel & myself to Halloway Abbot to Mildam part of two tracts granted to John Cox 1 March 1775, the other part granted to Holloway Abbot 2 July 1792 afsd tract of 438 acres. Signed: Samuel Peacock. Wit: Holloway Abbott, James Basswell (also spelled Brassell) Proved before Volentine Rowell, JP, 10 February 1798. Recorded 7 July 1806.

Archibald Peacock- Source Citation: Year: 1800; Census Place: Liberty, Marion District, South Carolina; Roll: 49; Page: 441; Image: 68; Family History Library Film: 181424. 7 names between Henry Braswell & Archibald Peacock who is Uriah's borther.

1814 - Samuel Peacock III died in Washington Co., GA. (Peacock Family Association)

I THINK James Braswell has died and that's why his land is being sold by Jethro Deans who was married to Sophia Peacock, daughter of Uriah. Arthur Braswell lived next to Uriah in Washington Co. GA Is Jethro Deans the brother in law of James Braswell?

1817 - November 3, Jethro Deans to Henry Blanchet indenture made between Jethro Deans of Georgia and Henry Blanchet of South Carolina Jethro in consideration of $170.00 paid by Henry Blanchet sold unto Henry that tract of land containing 177 acres more or less conveyed by two deeds both are dated 29 January 1798 one for 20 acres and the other for 157 First conveyed from Holloway Abbott to Jas. Brasswell Second from Samuel Peacock to said Brasswell (above date) signed Jethro Deans. Witnesses: Ebenezer Thompson, D. Carmichael, J.P. Probated by Duncan Carmichael before J.B. Hays, J.P. 15 October 1831. (Abstracts of Marion County SC Deed Books "O" and "P" Pg 134-135)

1820 LAND LOTTERY WINNERS FOR GEORGIA:

APPLING Co. GA LAND DRAW
Elizabeth Brazel (Widow) lived in Wilkinson County GA Is Elizabeth a Peacock?
James Brazils orphans lived in Wilkinson County GA Is Arthur Braswell who shows up in Wilkinson Co., GA on the 1820 census one of the orphans?
Levy Peacock brother of Uriah didn't live close to Arthur Braswell but in same county:

1820 - US CENSUS Wilkinson Co., GA: Levy Peacock Page: 211; NARA Roll: M33_9; Image: 315.
1820 - US CENSUS Wilkinson Co., GA: Arther Brasell Page: 218; NARA Roll: M33_9; Image: 322.

1830 - US CENSUS Washington Co., GA: Asa Peacock Page: 240; NARA Roll: M19-21
1830 - US CENSUS Washington Co., GA: Arthur Brassel Page: 240; NARA Roll: M19-21
1830 - US CENSUS Washington Co., GA: Uriah Peacock Page: 240; NARA Roll: M19-211830 - US CENSUS Washington Co., GA: John Peacock Page: 240; NARA Roll: M19-21

I would love to hear from anyone who descends from Arthur Braswell of Washington County, Georgia.

ST ANDREW, HOLBORN, LONDON, ENGLAND

Name: Robt. Bracewell
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date: 13 Oct 1611
Baptism/Christening Place: ST ANDREW,HOLBORN,LONDON,ENGLAND
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Father's Name: Richard Bracewell
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C01051-1
System Origin: England-ODM
Source Film Number: 374348 Reference Number:

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Absalom Knott, Bertie Co., NC 1784

1784- April 10, Absalom Knott Will: Wife Elizabeth, If daughter, Clariss Knot dies without heirs, to be divided between Luke Smithwick and Lanier Smithwick. Executors: James Knott, John Smithwick, wife Elizabeth Knott Witness: James Knott, William (x) Brassell (C/81)

1779 - September 16, Absalom Knott & Elizabeth Davidson (Luke Collins)

NOTE: This William Braswell is believed to be the one who moved to Sumner Co., TN and died there.

Susannah Burgess Braswell's Sons: Richard & William

1714 – October 22, Susannah Braswell, Upper Parish, Isle of Wight Co., VA, wrote her will . . . . "I GIVE & Bequeath unto my Son Richard Braswell and to his Heirs the plantation I now live upon with Sixty Acres of Land I say to him and to his heirs for ever & ever I give and bequeaath unto my Son William Braswell my Old Plantation House with fforty Acres of Land joining to it out of the Hundred Acres in all " . . . also naming grand daughter Elizabeth Braswell, daughter Ann, grandson John Riggs and son James Braswell. Executors: William Allen, Richard Jones, Richard Jordan. (IOW CO., VA WB 3 PG 304)


1731 - December 25, Richard Braswell of the Lower Parish of Isle of County Planter to Richard Jordan Sr of the Upper Parish of Isle of Wight County, 60 acres for 150 weight of Tobacco & Cask beginning at a Path called Shears Neck running from the Coblers Branch adjoining to the dividing Line of William Braswell running up to the Line of James Sampson deceased from thence down the Branch to the first station. Recorded September 26, 1732. Richard (mark) Braswell. Robert Cannon, Richard Jordan Jr, Mary Jordan. (IOW CO., VA DB 4 PG 201)


1739 - February 19, THIS INDENTURE made the 19th Day of Febry Anno Dom: one Thousand and sever Hundred & Thirty Nine between Richard Jordan of the County of Isle of Wight of the one part and John Jordan of the aforesd: County of the other part WITNESSETH that the sd Richard Jordan for & in Consideration of the sum of five shillings Current money of Virginia . . . hath Bargained and sold . . . unto the sd John Jordan . . . one Certain Tract Containing Sixty Acres lying and being in the County aforesaid formerly in Tenor and Occupation of Richard Braswell And bounded according to the Common know (sic) and reputed bounds thereof TO HAVE AND TO HOLD . . . During the Term of one whole Year from thence next Insuing . . . . . . . Richard Jordan (Seal)
Sign'd Seal'd & Delivered in presence
Nicholas Bourden
James Jordan (mark)
John Harrison

(Immediately following is the release deed, dated February 20, 1739, and in which the consideration is set at "five pounds Current Money and Six pounds in plank & Shingles." Same witnesses. Bourden and James Jordan presented the deeds to the Isle of Wight County Court for recording on February 25, 1739) (IOW CO., VA DB 5 1736-1741 PG 435-436)

1764 - December 9, William Braswell of Isle of Wight County to Peter Bocock, consideration 20 pounds current money of Virginia, 40 acres, more or less, beginning at a pine a corner tree that parts John Jordan and William Braswells Land down the Main Road to Harrison's Branch so runing up the said Branch to Samuel Wilson's Line so running along the said line to John Jordan's line so runing along the said line to the first station. Recorded March 7, 1765 William (W) Braswell. Wit: Samuel Wilson, Thomas Wrenn, Francis (F) Wrenn (IOW CO., VA DB 11 PG 268)

William Braswell, IOW Co., VA, 1764

This Indenture made the twenty ninth day of December one thousand and seven Hundred and sixty four Between William Braswell of the County of Isle of Wight of the one part and Peter Bocock of the other part Witnesseth that the said William Braswell for and in consideration of the sum of twenty Pounds Current Money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said Peter Bocock the Receipt whereof he doth hereby Acknowledge hath Granted Bargained and sold aliened and Confirmed and by these presents doth grant Bargain and sell unto the said Peter Bocock his heirs and assigns for ever all Tract or Parcell of Land Situate lying and being in the County of Isle of Wight Containing by estimation forty Acres be it more or less and bounded as followeth Beginning at a Pine a Corner Tree that parts John Jordan and William Braswell Land down the Main Road to Harrisons Branch so Running up the said Branch to Samuel Wilsons Line so Running along the said line to John Jordans line so running along the said line to the first Station and also all Woods and Underwoods Pastures Commodities Advantages Hereditamints Ways Waters and Appurtenances whatsoever to the said messuage above Mentioned belonging or in any wise Appurtaining and also the Reversion and reversions Remainder and Remainders rents and Services of the said Premises or any part thereof and all the Estate Right Title Interest Claim and Demand whatsoever of him the said William Braswell of in and to the said Messuage Tenement and all and Singular the said premises above mentioned and every part and Parcell thereof With the Appurtenances and the said Peter Bocock his heirs and assigns to the only Proper use and behoof of the said Peter Bocock his heirs and Assigns for ever and the said William Braswell for him and his heirs the said Mesuage or Tenement and Premises and every part thereof against him and his heirs and against all and every other Person and Persons Whatsoever to the said Peter Bocock his heirs and assigns shall and will Warrant and for ever Defend by these Presents in Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal the Day and Year above Written.
Signed Sealed and Delivered
in presence of ~ } William his W mark Braswell L.S.
Wm. Goodson
Samuel Wilson
Thomas Wrenn
Francis his F Mark Wrenn
Memorandum that Quiet and Peaceable Possession and S---in of the Land and Hereditaments within Mentioned to be granted was had and taken by the within Named Peter Bocock ~ According to the form and Effect of the Within Written Indenture
Witness
Wm Goodson William his W mark Braswell
Samuel Wilson
Thomas Wrenn
Francis his F mark Wrenn

(Isle of Wight co., VA DB 11 Pg 268-269)

NOTE: This William Braswell is the son of Susannah Burgess Braswell and he is selling the 40 acres he inherited from her in her will. This William lived in Isle of Wight and is NOT the William Braswell in Nash Co., North Carolina.

Micajah Braswell, Nash Co., NC 1795

This Indenture made this 29th day of January one thousand seven hundred & ninety five between ~ Micajah Braswell of Nash County & State of North Carolina of the one part & Robert Wilson of the county & State aforesaid of the other part witneseth (?) that the said Micajah Braswell for & in Consideration of the Sum of forty pounds to him in hand paid before the sealing & delivering --- of the -- --- whereof he -oth Acknowledge hath given granted bargained & sold & by these presents doth give grant bargain & sell unto the sd Robt Wilson a certain tract or parcel of Land Lying and being in the County & State aforesaid & bounded as follows beginning at a pine in Edward Wilsons line thence runing --- to Braswells corner a pine thence south to a gum in Braswells line thence next to a pine in Edward Wilsons line then to the first station containing by Estimation eighteen acres be the more or less to have and to hold this parcel of land With every benefit priveledge & appertainance to them by proper use benefit & behoof of him the sd Robert Wilson - his heirs & assigns forever the sd Micajah Braswell doth by these presents warrant & defend the title of property of the sd land & premises unto the sd Robert Wilson his heirs & assigns forever In witness whereof the sd Micajah Braswell hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written
signed sealed & Delivered} Micajah Braswell {Seal}
in presence of} Nash County Feby Term 1796
Joseph Strickland} The within Deed was in open Court duly provd
Henry Strickland} by the Oath of Joseph Strickland and ordered to be Registered
Test -- H-ll C-
And is Registered By -- Mearns Reg

(Nash Co., NC DB 6 Pg 147)

Micajah Braswell, Nash Co., NC, 1795

This Indenture made this 13th day of August 1795 between Micajah Braswell Hunt of the County & state of No Carolina & Benjamin Whitfield of the County & state aforesaid Witnesseth that the said Micajah Braswell Hunt for and in consideration of the sum of Five hundred Dollars in hand paid by the said Benjamin Whitfield the Rect whereof the said Micajah Braswell Hunt doth Acknowledge & hath bargained sold & confirm'd unto him the said Benjamin Whitfield his heirs Execrs Admrs or Assigns forever all that tract piece or parcel of Land lying & being in the County & state afore Sd beginning at a black Oak Thomas Willis's Corner thence running the said line to Thomas Hunter's line East 180 pole to a corner white Oak thence along Hunters other line to Revels line No 212 pole to a corner hickory thence along Revels other line East to said Whitfields corner on the So line- No 170 pole to David Stricklands line thence West along the Said Stricklands line to a corner pine thence West to Robert Wilsons line thence along Wilsons line to Hunters Corner pine thence So along Hunters line 300 pole to a corner white Oak thence long Hunters other line West 96 pole to Wi-s's corner thence along the said line to the beginning Containing by estimation three hundred & Twenty two Acres be the same more or less & also the revertion or revertions remainder or remainders rents or servises of the sd premeses & of every part thereof & all the the Estate right title & Interest claims & Demands whatsoever of him the sd - Micajah Braswell Hunt of & is the said (?) land and premeses & every part & parcel thereof to have and to hold the said Land & premeses with the appertainces thereunto belonging to the sd Benjamin Whitfield his heirs & assigns forever and the sd Micajah Braswell Hunt ---- for himself his heirs & Assigns Warrant & forever Defend the bargained premeses against all Lawfull Claims whatsoever to the sd Benjamin Whitfield his heirs & Assigns forever by these presents in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal the day and date first above Written
Signed Sealed & Delivered} Micajah Braswell {Seal}
in presence of us} Nash County August Court 1795
Ja Williams------ the within Deed was in open Court duly prov'd
Daniel Powell------ by the Oath of James Williams & ordered to be Register'd.
Test Wm. Hall CC
and is Registered
By W. - Mearns Re--

(Nash Co., NC DB 6 Pg 107-108)

NOTE: Throughout the deed Micajah is referred to as Micajah Braswell Hunt but he signs his name Micajah Braswell. No doubt he is Samuel Braswell's son.

William Braswell Jr, Nash Co., NC 1839

This Indenture Made and entered into on this 25th day of November one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine between Colman Woodard of the one part and William Brassill Jr. of the other part, both of the County of Nash and state of North Carolina Witnesseth that the said Colman for and in Consideration of the sum of thirty Dollars to him in hand paid at and before the signing Sealing and delivering, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and himslf therewith fully Satisfied, hath Bargained and sold and by these presents doth hereby Bargain, sell, convey, conferm and deliver unto him the said William Brassell a Certain Parcel or Tract of Land lying & being in the County aforesaid on the waters of Pigbasket adjoining the Lands of Joseph Griffin, William Bunting the Heirs of Francis Drake & others, Containing by estimation two hundred eighty seven & a half acres be the same more or less which said Land was allotted to Nancy Beckwith & sold by virtue of a Deed of Trust from Sion Beckwith husband of said Nancy to Saml L Arrington as Trustee Conveying only the Right of said Sion unto the said Colman, by the said Samuel Trustee & which said Right Title & interest in and to the said Deeded premises the said Colman Woodard for himself his Heirs Exrs Admrs & assigns will well and truly warrant and truly defend unto him the said William Brassill his Heirs Exrs Adms & assigns forever In testimony whereof the said Colman Woodard hath hereunto set my hand and Seal on this the day and date first above written.
Signed Sealed and}
delivered in presence of us} Colman his X mark Woodard {Seal}
unreadable name}
B- Blount}

State of North Carolina} Court of Pleas & quarter Sessions
Nash county} May Term 184-
The foregoing Deed of sale was duly proven in Open Court
by the Oath of Henry Blount one of the subscribing Witnesses
thereto & ordered to be registered
Attest BH Blount CCC
And is registered in obedience thereto
By Jno W W Drake P -

(Nash Co., NC DB 16 Pg 536)

John Edwards, Isle of Wight Co., VA 1748

Isle of Wight County

In the Name of God Amen. I John Edwards of the Isle of Wight County ~ being very Sick and weak of Body but of Perfect Memory thanks be to God for the same; Remembering the Mortality of my Body do give and Bequeath in this manner following First I Bequeath my Soul to God who gave it and my ~ Body to be Buried in decent manner according to the ~ Discretion of my Executors. And with what worldly Goods ~ God hath been pleased to Endow me with I give and Dispose of in manner and Terms following ~ Item. I Give and Bequeath to my Son John Edwards all the Land that I hold on the lower side of the little Swamp, I ~ say to my Son John Edwards and his Heirs forever. ~ Item. I give to my Daughter Ann Edwards the Use of all ~ the Land that I hold on the upper Side of the little Swamp during her Natural Life ~ Item. I likewise give my Land on Deep Creek to be Sold for Money for the Use of my Daughter Ann ~ Item. I give to my Son John Eight Stears that I bought at the Widow Hart's ------, and Eight Stears more at the Widow Cullpeper's, and all my Debts, except the Debt that Peter Johnson owes, which I give to my Daughter Ann to repair her Houses/ the abovesd. Stears and Debts I Give to pay my Debts with all ~ Item. I Give to my Daughter Ann four Stears at fishing Creek for her Famiy's Use ~ Item. I Give to my Daughter Ann all the Stock of Cattle and Hoggs that belongeth to the plantation whereon I now dwell. Item. I Give to my Daughter Ann my Riding Horse, and my large Bay mare ~ Item. I give the Use of my Negro Girl called Cate to my ~ Daughter Ann during the Life of my Daughter Ann, and after my Daughter Ann's Decease, the Negro Girl and her Increase to be Equally divided between my Son John & my Daughter Mary ~ Item. I give to my Son John the Grey - Horse which he has now in possession ~ Item. I Give and Bequeath all my Stock of Cattle & Horses which I have not already will'd away to be equally divided between my son John and my Daughter Mary ~ I Give to my Wife Ann Edwards my Negro fellow ~ called Mingo to be Delivered the last of December ensuing the Date ~ Item. I give to my Wife Ann one large Iron Pott. ~ Item. I likewise give to my Wife Ann all the Money and ~ Goods which she has already carried away from me & disposed of. I do hereby Constitute and Appoint my son John Edwards and Henry Harris my whole and Sole Executors of this my last Will and Testament ~ I do hereby Nominate and Appoint my Brother Nathaniel Edwards Trustee to see this my Will performed. Witness my Hand and Seal this 27th day of April 1748 ~

Test. Chaplin Williams} JEdwards {Seal}
Thos. Taylor, Harris his X mark Taylor}

NOTE: Circumstantial evidence strongly suggests that this John Edwards was the 2nd husband of Ann Braswell, widow of Matthew Strickland Jr.

Harrison Braswell, Gwinnett Co., GA, 1842

Georgia}
Gwinnett County} Inferior Court Sitting for Ordinary purposes adjourned Term March 17th 1842.

At this Term of this Court Harrison Braswell obtained Letters of Guardianship to take care of the persons & property of Matthew Bagwell, Clarissa Bagwell, Tabbitha Bagwell and Sarah Ann Bagwell minors and orphans of Warren Bagwell decd. and gave in conjunction with himself Larkin Bagwell as Security -
attest Kinchen Rambo I.C.C.V.

Contiributed by KBD

Henry Breazeale, Granville Co., SC 1767

1767 - January 16, Henry Breazeale, Hillsborough Township, Granville County, planter. Sons: William, Cannon, Elijah, John, Willis - land and tenements; Enoch, Drury and Joel. Daughters: Sarah Baker, Elizabeth Baker, Grandson: Henry Breazeale Jr., son of Elijah and Patty Breazeale. Mentions: residue of estate to my children. Exors: sons Elijah, William and Willis. Wit: John Giles, David Alexander, his mark, Robert Giles, his mark. P: 3 Apr 1770 (Pg 454)

NOTE: This is the Breazeale family not DNA related to the Reverend Robert Bracewell. Elijah Breazeale's wife is Patty Wynne, proved by the will of her father, Peter. We have a Brazeale branch in our Braswell project at FTDNA.