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WILL - HASKINS, William - Will of William Haskins, dated December 22, 1742, recorded May, 1745. To Fredrick Ford, son of Matthew Ford, the plantation where I live. To William Ford, son of Matthew Ford, negroes. To Mary Grigg, wife of Abner Grigg, a negro. To George Traylor, a negro. To Martha Spain, wife of Thomas Spain, a negro. To Hugh Bragg, a negro and items. To my cousin Mary Tucker, wife of John Tucker, a negro. To my brother William Traylor, 1 shilling. To my brother Edward Traylor, 1 shilling. To Mary Basford, 1 shilling. All the rest to Thomas Spain and George Traylor, equally and they to be executors. Witnesses were William Hamlin, John Spain, and William Spain.
Wills & Deeds 1744-1748, page 21, Henrico County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 12:58 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
SUIT IN DEBT - HARTLEY, Joseph - Joseph Hartley, assignee of Burwell Green and James Green, Plaintiffs, against Jesse Grigg and William Mason, Defendants. Suit in Debt. Court for February 27, 1783.
Order Book 1, page 61, Greensville County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 13:34 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
MARRIAGE BOND - HAYES, James - Marriage Bond between James Hayes, son of Richard Hayes, and Martha Grigg, dated June 7, 1785, with Matthew White, as surety, and married on June 30th, by Rev. Thomas Johnston.
Marriage Records, page 71, Charlotte County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 14:02 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
MARRIAGE BOND - HAYES, Richard - Marriage Bond between James Hayes, son of Richard Hayes, and Martha Grigg, dated June 7, 1785, with Matthew White, as surety, and married on June 30th, by Rev. Thomas Johnston.
Marriage Records, page 71, Charlotte County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 14:03 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
DEED - HARRIS, Matthew - This Indenture made the twenty sixth Day of February, 1780 BETWEEN Nathan Pepper and his wife Anne of the Parish of Saint Andrews and County of Brunswick and State of Virginia of the one part and Matthew Harris of the County and State of the other part . . . for and in consideration of the sum of one thousand pounds . . . doth grant bargain and sell alien enfeoff and confirm unto the said Matthew Harris . . . one certain tract or parcel of Land Containing by Estimation two hundred Acres . . . in the Parish and County aforesaid and bounded as follows (Viz) BEGINNING at a Corner Oak in Lewis Parhams line thence along Parhams line to a Corner red Oak thence along Parhams line to the first Road where Harwell corners thence keeping the road to Harris's line where it crosses the road thence keeping Harris's line to the first station . . . Signed by Nathan Pepper and witnessed by William Edwards, Randol Daniel and William Parsons (his mark). At a Court held for Brunswick County the 26th Day of June 1780. This Indenture Memorandum and Receipt were proved by the oaths of Randol Daniel and William Parsons witnesses thereto. And at a Court held for the said County the 24th Day of July following the said Indenture Memorandum and receipt were proved by the oaths of William Edwards the other witness thereto & Ordered to be recorded.
Deed Book 14, page 36, Brunswick County, Virginia
Jan 25, 1997 - 20:54 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
DEED - HARWELL, Buckner - This Indenture made the twelfth Day of January 1781 BETWEEN Matthew Smart & Mary his wife and John Moodie of Dinwiddie County of the one part and Buckner Harwell of the Brunswick County of the other part . . . for and in consideration of the sum of thirty two pounds . . . whereof the said Matthew Smart and John Moodie and our wifes Mary Smart and Mary Moodie doth hereby acknowledge . . . doth grant bargain and sell alien a certain parcel of Land containing sixty six and two thirds acres, lying and being in Saint Andrew Parish in the County aforesaid being part of one hundred acres formerly William Browder now the property of his three Daughters bounded as follows BEGINNING at Drury Lanier, and William Lanier's corners, thence along Drury Lanier's Line to Buckner Harwell's line, thence along his to Borrow's line thence along the said Borrow's line to the said William Laniers to the BEGINNING . . . Signed by Matthew Smart (his mark) and John Moodie (his mark) and witnessed by William Walker, Matthew Harris, and Samuel Harwell.
Deed Book 14, page 99, Brunswick County, Virginia
Jan 25, 1997 - 20:58 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
DEED IN TRUST - HARRIS, Matthew - This Indenture made the twenty third Day of July 1787 BETWEEN Thomas Stith Junior of Brunswick County of the one part and Matthew Harris of the same County of the other part . . . for and in consideration of love and affection which he hath and beareth unto his loving wife Susanna the daughter of the said Matthew Harris and for her support and maintenance in the world during her natural life and for the support education and maintenance of his the said Thomas Stith's children (if any) which he the said Thomas Stith shall or may have by his said wife Susanna he the said Thomas Stith hath given granted aliened and confirmed unto the said Matthew Harris for the use aforesaid and by these presents doth give and grant unto the said Matthew Harris the use support and maintenance of the said Susanna during her natural life and then unto the child or children which she shall or may have by the said Thomas Stith . . . fifteen Negroe slaves to wit Dick a man, Billy a man, Amy a woman, Steven a boy, Molly a girl, Robbin a man, Lewis a man, Daniel a man, John a boy, Sippio a boy, Willis a boy, Davy a boy, Sally a woman, Hannah a woman, Peg a girl, together with their future increase . . . IN TRUST nevertheless and it is the true intent and meaning of these presents that the said Thomas Stith being willing and desirous to convey and make over all his slaves in trust to said Matthew Harris for the support maintenance of Susanna the wife of the said Thomas Stith and the daughter of the said Matthew Harris for and during her natural life and for the education support and maintenance of the child or children which the said Thomas Stith shall or may have by his said wife Susanna if any he the said Thomas Stith hath by these presents made over and conveyed unto the said Matthew Harris fifteen slaves . . . in trust to remain as a support and maintenance of the said Susanna in case of the mismanagement or misfortune of the said Thomas Stith during his natural life and after her death to go unto the child or children if any which the said Thomas Stith shall or may have by his said wife Susanna to him her or them . . . but if the said Susanna at the time of her death shall leave no child by the said Thomas Stith nor grandchild then and in that case the right and title of and in to the said slaves aforesaid shall revert and return unto the said Thomas Stith his heirs assignes in the same manner as if this Indenture had never been made . . . Signed by Thomas Stith and witnessed by Binns Jones, Edmund Webb, and Edward Scarbrough. Brunswick County Court the 23rd Day July 1787. This Indenture was acknowledged in Court by Thomas Stith a partie thereto and ordered to be Recorded.
Deed Book 14, page 299, Brunswick County, Virginia
Jan 25, 1997 - 21:03 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - HARRIS, Matthew - Will of Matthew Harris of St. Andrews Parish, dated November 4, 1789 and proved on January 25, 1790 by the oaths of Lewis Parham, Charles King, Sr., John Abernathy, Sr. and George Williams. To son, Mody Harris, one half of that tract of land in Dinwiddie County which I purchased of James Pettillo (adjoining the road) and the three negroes which he has now in possession (Edith, Lucy & Cylvia). To son, John Harris, the other half of that tract in Dinwiddie purchased of James Petillo, also three negroes, Tom, Patience and Moses, two cows and calves. To son, Charles Harris, that tract of land which I now live on containing six hundred and sixty four acres, also three negroes, Ned, Wilson and Jim. To daughter, Sarah Harris, two negroes, Cyler and Hall, one Horse (Natt) and two hundred pounds specie. To son, Robert, all the land lying above the Mill Branch adjoining Robert Lucy and Fieldses lands, also three negroes, Harry, George and Frederick, also one Black Gray Filley (Black fast). To son, Benjamin, all that tract which lies on the side of the Mill Branch contrary to the part given to my son Robert, three negroes, Orrum, Will and Squire, one bay colt which came of the Sorrell mare. To wife, Sarah Harris, two negroes, Frank and Diley, one Horse (Lew). To daughter, Elizabeth Nobles, one negro (Charlotta) to maintain and educate her children and at her death to be divided amongst her children. To son, Charles, three cows and calves. Feather bed and furniture to Sarah Harris (my wife), Sarah Harris (my daughter), Robert Harris, and Benjamin Harris. All residue to be equally divided between my legatees except Elizabeth Nobel and Susanna Stith. Appoints sons, Moody and Charles, as executors. Will was witnessed by Lewis Parham, Charles King, Senr., John Abernathy, Senr. and George Williams (by his mark). Son, Moody refused to take upon himself the burden of Execution. Charles Harris obtained probate of the will with Thomas Ingram and John Elliott as his securities.
Will Book 5, page 343, Brunswick County, Virginia.
Jan 25, 1997 - 21:05 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - HOUSE, I. F. - I.F. House In the name of God amen. I, Isaac F. House of the County of Brunswick and State of Virginia, being weak and feeble in bodily health, but of sound mind and disposing memory, knowing the uncertainty of human life, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following~ Imprimes, It is my will and desire that my executors herein after named pay my just debts and funeral expenses,~ Secondly, It is my will that my beloved wife Elizabeth take such part of my estate as she would take if I died intestate~ Thirdly, I give and devise to my son Eaton Pugh House and his heirs forever, the tract of land whereon I reside, subject to my wife's dower. I have heretofore given to my sons John and Jordan a tract of land each~ Fourth, the tract of land on which my son Dudley lives containing about one hundred and eighty acres and adjoining that on which I live. I devise and convey to my sons in trust for the benefit of Dudley House's wife and children.~ Fifthly, It is my will that the negroes heretofore given by me to my sons John and Jordan shall be taken as a part of what I intend to give them and that the negroes given by me to my daughter Martha, who intermarried with Henry A. House, shall be considered her full share of my estate~ Sixthly, It is my will, that the balance of my negroes after taking out the dower slaves, should be divided in such a manner among my sons John, Jordan and Eaton and my daughter Margaaret and the children of Dudley House, as will make their shares respectively equal. And in order to do this, I direct that three negroes of equal value with those given to my son John shall allotted to my son Eaton, and three negroes of the same value be alloted to my daughter Margaret, and such a number to my son Jordan, as added to the one heretofore given him, will make his share equal to John's and the same quantity of negroes to the children of Dudley House, which negroes I bequeathed to my said children and grandchildren respectively. If any slaves should be left after making the above disposition of therm, I wish them to be equally divided among John, Jordan, Eaton P., and Margaret R. House and the children of Dudley House.~ Sevently, At the death of my wife it is my will that the slaves held by her as her dower therein, should be divided into five equal parts, and one allotted to my son John, another to my son Jordan, another to my son Eaton Pugh, another to my daughter Margaret and another to my Grandchildren, the children of Dudley House.~ Eightly, I desire that the residue of my estate after paying my sons a reasonable compensation for managing my estate, shall be distributed equally among my four children John, Jordan, Eaton P., Margaret and the children of Dudley House the said children taking one fifth part thereof. I wish no account taken in the distribution of my estate, of any beds or bed clothing which I may have given to any of my children. I have given to my son Eaton a horse of which I desire no account taken. Lastly, I do hereby appoint my friends Richard S. Sims and Edward Dromgoole Executors of this my last will and testament, given under my seal.~ Isaac F. House Signed and sealed and acknowledged before us James R. Seward John I. Weaver Entered in Brunswick County Court August term 1852.
Will Book 15, page 664, Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 24, 1997 - 17:01 - From: -
WILL - HOUSE, Jordan - In the name of God Amen, I Jordan House of County of Brunswick and State of Virginia being weak and low but in perfect sense and sound memory and much calling to mind the immortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and Ordain this very last will and Testament this eleventh day of February eighteen hundred and two and as it hath pleased almighty God to bless me with a few Worldly goods, I do give and leave as follows (Viz.) I give my body to be buried in a Christian like manner and the cost of my funeral expenses to be paid out of my estate at the discretion of my Executors nothing doubling and princefully and first of all I give unto my beloved wife Elizabeth House during her Natural life the land and plantation whereon I now live. Also all the estate of every description that shall be mine or belonging to me at my decease that Shall not be hereafter particularly mentioned. Then I give and bequeathe unto my son Claiborne House the land and plantation I now live or after the death of my wife to him and his heirs forever. Then I give and bequeath unto my son Ambrose House seventy five acres of land lying on the north side of the Indian head Creek wherever his house now stands. Also twenty five shillings current money of Virginia to be paid him when my estate shall be divided to him, his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath to my son Isaac F. House the remaining part of the land on the North side of the Indian head break and east of a new marked line between Ambrose House and the said land also one Negro boy by the name of Wallis-to him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Milly Neal one Negro Girl named Chancy which she has now in her possession and ten pounds Virginia money to be paid to her when my estate shall be divided to her and her heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Frankey House one good feather bed and furniture to her and heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Nelly Collier House one good feather bed and furniture to her and her heirs forever. And it is my will and desire that my three daughters that are now single or such of them as may be single after my death shall and may if they see cause continue with my wife without paying any board or anything for their maintenance and further it is my will and desire after the death of my wife that all the estate given her for life or any Estate of mine that has not been heretofore given Shall be equally Divided between Isaac Flood House, Claiborne House, Frankey House, Betsey House and Nelly C. House-to them and their heirs forever. Also I do hereby desannull and make Void all other Wills by me heretofore made or spoken and I do constitute and appoint my two sons Isaac F. House and Claiborne House my whole and sole executors to this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand, affixed my seal the day and year first above written. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of N. Fletcher Jordan House Jas. Mason Isaac Wesson probated February 28, 1803
Will Book 6, page 493, Brunswick County, VA
Feb 25, 1997 - 18:13 - From: -
WILL - HICKS, Daniel - Abstract of Will of Daniel Hicks, dated May 20, 1854, and proved December Court, 1857, Mecklenburg County, Virginia. One half of all estate to daughter Martha Hicks for life, and after her death to Henry Jones as Trustee for the sole and separate use and benefit of Martha Jones, his wife, and for the support and education of the children of the said Henry and Martha Jones and after the death of the said Martha to be equally divided among all her children by said Henry Jones. Residue of estate to Thomas L. Jones after the death of daughter, Martha Hicks. Thomas L. Jones appointed Executor. Witnesses were Wm. G. Garey, Jas. B. Dugger, and Thomas F. Goode. The will was proved on the oaths of Wm. G. Garey and Jas. B. Dugger. Peter Puryear was security for the Bond of $10,000 for Thomas L. Jones. (NOTE: The way the middle initial of Thomas L. Jones is written, it appears more like a "G" or a "S" than a "L").
Will Book 19, page 249, Mecklenburg County, Virginia
Feb 26, 1997 - 16:26 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - HICKS, Abner Harrison - Will of Abner Harrison Hicks, dated April 29, 1817, and proved January 26, 1818. All to Lovey Wesson and then to her son William Hill Wesson.
Will Book 8, page 401, Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 26, 1997 - 18:54 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - HICKS, Lewis - Will of Lewis Hicks, dated April 8, 1805, and proved September 25, 1820. To children of Theophilus Harrison, dec'd, i.e., Elizabeth L. Harrison, Martha Harrison, Theophilus Harrison, Sterling Harrison and Edmund Harrison. Witnessed by Drury J. Barner and Jordan Malone.
Will Book 9, page 114, Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 26, 1997 - 18:56 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - HICKS, Sally - Will of Sally Hicks, widow and relict of Lewis Hicks, dec'd, dated September 25, 1820, and proved March 26, 1821. To great nephew, James B. Claiborne, only son of the late Doctor John Claiborne. To great niece Sally Lewis Rives, daughter of Willis Rives. To great niece, Martha Eliza Rives, daughter of Willis Rives. Whereas her husband, Lewis Hicks, devised one-half of his estate to the children of Theophilus Harrison by name and one child, Elizabeth L. Harrison, died unmarried and under age, gives that portion to Hinson H. Hall and Frances Eliza Wesson, daughter of Abner Wesson.
Will Book 9, page 147, Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 26, 1997 - 18:57 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - HARRISON, J. William - Will of J. William Harrison, dated March 17, 1829, and proved ________. Wife, Gillie Harrison. Sons, William T. Harrison, Saben Harrison, and Drucy Harrison. Daughters, Nancy Thomas and Lucy Spences.
Will Book 11, page 120, Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 26, 1997 - 19:00 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - HARRISON, Benjamin - Will of Benjamin Harrison, dated July 5, 1835, and proved July 27, 1835. Wife, Sylvia Harrison, Sons, John Harrison, Benjamin Harrison, and Smith Harrison. Daughters, Asa Harrison, Eliza Harrison and Susan Harrison.
Will Book 12, page 330, Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 26, 1997 - 19:02 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - HICKS, Paschal - Will of Paschal Hicks, dated January 18, 1850, and proved June Term, 1853. Wife, Lucy Hicks. Daughters, Rebecca H. Thrower, Martha E. Hicks, Lucy Hicks, and Sary Ann Hicks. Sons, William Hicks, Dudley D. Hicks, and Thomas J. Hicks. In will that he has already provided for his son, Thomas J. Hicks as well as Frances Davis. Wife, Lucy Hicks, named as Executrix. No witnesses to will. Will was proved by the oaths of John S. Harris and Benjamin W. Davis who were familiar with the handwriting of Paschal Hicks.
Will Book 16, page 213, Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 26, 1997 - 19:09 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - HICKS, Francis B. - Will of Francis B. Hicks, dated December 1, 1854, and proved November Term, 1863. Wife, Nancy J. Hicks. To son, John B. Hicks, all land lying south of the Pearson Spring Branch. Son, William Herry Hicks. Daughter, Mary Frances Hicks. Witnesses, James Seward, Charles Turnbull, and William Lett. Sons were named as Executors.
Will Book 18, page 569, Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 26, 1997 - 19:12 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
DEED - HAWKINS, Laban and Catherine- 1792 July 19. Indenture. Laban and Catherine HAWKINS of Prince Edward County sell to John WILBOURN lately deceased of Powhatan Co. for 25 lbs, paid by John WILBURN before his decease to Laban and his wife for 25 lbs. "One certain parcel of land the fee simple being in the said Catherine Hawkins", situtate on the East by Deep Creek, on the South by lands of John ---- now Henry SKIPWITH'S, on the North by Long Branch adjoining the lands of Joseph FUQUAYS on the West by the lands of William CLARKE now Christian MERIDETH'S and in the South by the land of Richard BOOKER and divided by the South fork of the Deep Creek from the tract Jacob MaGEHEE sold the said WILBOURN lying a part in Powhatan and part in Cumberland containing 75 acres. [Catherine relinquished her dower].
Deeds & Wills, Circuit Court, Deed Book 2 p. 37-38, Reel #1, Va State Library
Feb 28, 1997 - 16:52 - From: - Esther Barnes Mulling
WILL - HARRISON, Benjamin - Will of Benjamin Harrison, dated the 16th day of April, 17, and proved on February 28, 1712. To son, Nathaniel Harrison, 100 acres whereon heis mill now stand, 1/2 acre in Town of Flowedry Hundred, all land in Martins Brandon, Prince George County. To son, Henry Harrison, plantation I now live and remaining part of land bought of John Barker, not already conveyed to him, 450 acres in one patent, 115 acres and all land at Cabbin Point. If son, Henry Harrison, should die without heirs, land to go to son, Nathaniel Harrison, he repaying gradson, Benjamin Harrison, 100 pounds. To William Stringer, 350 acres on South side of Blackwater Swamp, and if he removes out of the county, land to go to son, Henry Harrison, or to son, Nathaniel Harrison, if no heirs. To Joel Barker, land on South side of Branch. Daughter, Sarah Harrison. Daughter, Hannah Harrison. Grandson, Benjamin Harrison. All Grandchildren (except Benjamin Harrison) 100 pounds, as they arrive at the age of 21 years. Son, Nathaniel Harrison, named as Executors. Witnesses were William Short, Thos. Cocke, Geo. Rochell, and John Tyus.
Deeds & Wills Book, 1709-1715, page 131, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:15 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
INDENTURE - HARRISON, Thomas - Indenture (Lease) made the ___ day of __________, 17__, between Thomas Harrison of Prince George County, and Robert Hall of same, 180 acres in Surry County near the Nottoway River. Witnesses were Wm. Gray, Jr. and, Thomas Eldridge. Presented in Court for Southwark on December 19, 1716.
Wills & Deeds Book, 1715-1730, page 37, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:17 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
INDENTURE - HALL, Robert - Indenture (Lease) made the ___ day of __________, 17__, between Thomas Harrison of Prince George County, and Robert Hall of same, 180 acres in Surry County near the Nottoway River. Witnesses were Wm. Gray, Jr. and, Thomas Eldridge. Presented in Court for Southwark on December 19, 1716.
Wills & Deeds Book, 1715-1730, page 37, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:18 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
DEED - HARRISON, Nathaniel - Indenture (Deed of Exchange) made the 13th day of December, 1715, between Nathaniel Harrison of Surry County, Esq. and Nicholas Jarrard of Prince George County. Tract to Nathaniel Harrison, lying in the Parish of Martins Brandon in Prince George County conveyed to the said Nicholas Jarrard by indenture dated August 5, 1695, and recorded in Charles City County from Anthony Wyatt, Elizabeth Wyatt and Nicholas Wyatt. Tract to Nicholas Jarrard, lying in Lyon's Creeke Parish, Surry County on Athamowsauek Swamp consisting of 427 acres and was granted to the said Nathaniel Harrison by Letters of Patent dated June 16, 1714. Witnesses were Stith Bolling and William Edwards. Presented in Court on February 20, 1716.
Wills & Deeds Book, 1715-1730, page 46, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:19 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
DEED OF GIFT - HICKS, Joseph - Deed of Gift from Charles Briggs to his godson, Joseph Hicks, 1 young cow and a 2 year old heffer. Witnesses were William Bynum and George Briggs. Acknowledged in Court for Southwark, County of Surry on October 18, 1721.
Wills & Deeds Book, 1715-1730, page 377, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:23 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
INDENTURE - HARRISON, Nathaniel - Indenture (Lease and Release) made the 4th day of July, 1722, between James Binford of Martins Brandon Parish in Prince George County, Planter, and Nathaniel Harrison of Southwark Parish, Surry County, Esq., for 5 shillings, 150 acres in Lawnes Creek Parish on Eastermost or lower side of Three Creeks and patented to the said Binford on March 3, 1715. Witnesses were William Cocke, William Shorts, John Poythres, John Woodlief, John Hamlin, James Harrison, John Hardaman, James Baker, and Charles Lucas. Acknowledged in Court on November 21, 1722.
Wills & Deeds Book, 1715-1730, page 420, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:25 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
POWER OF ATTORNEY - HARRISON, Ann - Power of Attorney made the 17th day of March, 1724/5, from Ann Harrison, wife of Benjamin Harrison, Gentleman of Charles City County to well beloved friend Coll. Henry Harrison of Surry County, to acknowledge indenture for tract sold to Alexander Horton commonly called Hunting Quarter and to relinquish her right of dower. Presented in Court on March 17, 1724. .
Wills & Deeds Book, 1715-1730, page 572, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:26 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
POWER OF ATTORNEY - HARRISON, Henry - Power of Attorney made the 17th day of March, 1724/5, from Ann Harrison, wife of Benjamin Harrison, Gentleman of Charles City County to well beloved friend Coll. Henry Harrison of Surry County, to acknowledge indenture for tract sold to Alexander Horton commonly called Hunting Quarter and to relinquish her right of dower. Presented in Court on March 17, 1724. .
Wills & Deeds Book, 1715-1730, page 572, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:26 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
POWER OF ATTORNEY - HARRISON, Benjamin - Power of Attorney made the 17th day of March, 1724/5, from Ann Harrison, wife of Benjamin Harrison, Gentleman of Charles City County to well beloved friend Coll. Henry Harrison of Surry County, to acknowledge indenture for tract sold to Alexander Horton commonly called Hunting Quarter and to relinquish her right of dower. Presented in Court on March 17, 1724. .
Wills & Deeds Book, 1715-1730, page 572, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:26 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
POWER OF ATTORNEY - HORTON, Alexander - Power of Attorney made the 17th day of March, 1724/5, from Ann Harrison, wife of Benjamin Harrison, Gentleman of Charles City County to well beloved friend Coll. Henry Harrison of Surry County, to acknowledge indenture for tract sold to Alexander Horton commonly called Hunting Quarter and to relinquish her right of dower. Presented in Court on March 17, 1724. .
Wills & Deeds Book, 1715-1730, page 572, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:27 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
ACCOUNT CURRENT - HARTWELL, John - Account Current of the Estate of John Hartwell, error excepted August 18, 1725, and returned to Court on December 15, 1725, by Stith Bolling and Elizabeth Bolling.
Wills & Deeds Book, 1715-1730, page 618, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:28 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
INDENTURE - HIX, Robert - Indenture made the 15th day of April, 1726, between Robert Hix of Surry County and Arthur Kavenaugh, for 40 pounds, conveying 200 acres in Lawnes Creek Parish on North side of Meherrin River and being same land granted by patent bearing date of October 1, 1716. Witnesses were Thos. Eldridge and James Washington. Presented in Court on April 20, 1726.
Wills & Deeds Book, 1715-1730, page 633, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:30 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
INDENTURE - HIX,Robert - Indenture (Lease) made the 20th day of April, 1726, between Robert Hix, Senior, of Lyons Creek Parish, County of Surry, and Daniel Hix of Brunswick County, for 5 pounds, 500 acres on North side of Maherin River in Lyons Parish, Surry County, adjoining lands of Robert Hicks, Sr. and Arthur Kavanaugh. Witnesses were Jno. (?) Allen, Thos. Cocke, Joseph Allen and Wm. Edwards.
Wills & Deeds Book, 1715-1730, page 660, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:32 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
INDENTURE - HIX, Daniel - Indenture (Lease) made the 20th day of April, 1726, between Robert Hix, Senior, of Lyons Creek Parish, County of Surry, and Daniel Hix of Brunswick County, for 5 pounds, 500 acres on North side of Maherin River in Lyons Parish, Surry County, adjoining lands of Robert Hicks, Sr. and Arthur Kavanaugh. Witnesses were Jno. (?) Allen, Thos. Cocke, Joseph Allen and Wm. Edwards.
Wills & Deeds Book, 1715-1730, page 660, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:32 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - HARRISON, Nathaniel - Will of Nathaniel Harrison of Southwark Parish, dated the 15th day of December, 1726, and proved on February 21, 1727. To wife, Mary Harrison, for life or until son, Nathaniel Harrison, shall arrive at the age of 21 years or marriage, profits for sale use of daughter, Hannah Churchill. To son, Nathaniel Harrison, all lands in Charles City County and Prince George County. To son, Benjamin Harrison, the remainder. To son, Benjamin Harrison, land called Josephs Swamp in Surry County, if no male heirs to son, Nathaniel Harrison, if no male heirs to brother Henry Harrison, Gentleman, on condition that he pay daughter, Hannah Churchill and to my other daughters when each arrive at the age of 21 years or their marriage, the sum of 1,000 sterling a piece, if not to nephew, Benjamin Harrison of Charles City County, Gentleman, on same condition, and if he refuses to pay then to daughters. To son, Nathaniel Harrison, 4,240 acres called New Hope, in Brunswick County. Direct that wife and brother, Henry Harrison, sell all lands in Henrico County. To son, Benjamin Harrison, land called Cyprus Swamp in Surry County containing 750 acres, Mills and remaining land in Surry, land in Brunswick County which was devised to me by the Last Will and Testament of David Crawley, late of Prince George County, Brandy Quarter in Brunswick County and two lots or 1 acre in Williamsburg. Desired that both sons, be kept in school until they arrived at the age of 21 years. If John Simmons shall erect a corn mill at the place called Rocky Creek, Brunswick County, same is devised to the said John Simmons. Wife, Mary Harrison, Brother, Henry Harrison, and son, Nathaniel Harrison, named as Executors. Witnesses were Ja. Baker, Tho. Eldridge, Nathaniel Edwards, and Richard Price.
Wills & Deeds Book, 1715-1730, page 786, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:36 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
INDENTURE - HARRISON, Mary - Indenture made the 15th day of October, 1729, between Mary Harrison and Henry Harrison, and John Simmons, wherein the said John Simmons hath erected a corn mill at place called Rockey Creek, Brunswick County, as directed in the will of Nathaniel Harrison, conveying said tract to John Simmons. Presented in Court on October 15, 1729.
Wills & Deeds Book, 1715-1730, page 974, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:37 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
INDENTURE - HARRISON, Nathaniel - Indenture made the 15th day of October, 1729, between Mary Harrison and Henry Harrison, and John Simmons, wherein the said John Simmons hath erected a corn mill at place called Rockey Creek, Brunswick County, as directed in the will of Nathaniel Harrison, conveying said tract to John Simmons. Presented in Court on October 15, 1729.
Wills & Deeds Book, 1715-1730, page 974, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:37 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
INDENTURE - HARRISON, Henry - Indenture made the 15th day of October, 1729, between Mary Harrison and Henry Harrison, and John Simmons, wherein the said John Simmons hath erected a corn mill at place called Rockey Creek, Brunswick County, as directed in the will of Nathaniel Harrison, conveying said tract to John Simmons. Presented in Court on October 15, 1729.
Wills & Deeds Book, 1715-1730, page 974, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:37 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - HICKS, John - Will of John Hicks, dated the 30th day of September, 1728, and proved august 20, 1729. To son, Robert Hicks, tract I live on and it is desire that son shall go and live with my son-in-law, Edward Tatum, until he is 18 years of age. To two son, John and Daniel Hicks, tract on Stephens Branch in Brunswick County. Desires that son, John Hicks should live with son-in-law, John Rofe, until he arrives at the age of 18 years. Wife, Rebeckah Hicks, named as Executrix, with her brother, George Rieves. Witnesses were Ursilla Rieves, Elizabeth Rieves and Christopher Tatum.
Wills & Deeds Book, 1715-1730, page 963, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:38 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
DEED - HIX, Robert - Indenture made the ___ day of ________, 17__, between Robert Hix and George Hix, for natural Love and Affection unto my son, George Hix, 500 acres on North side of Maherrin River in Southwark Parish, and being a part of a 2,000 acre tract granted to the said Robert Hix, by Letters of Patent dated August 10, 1720, and adjoining the lands of Robert Hicks, Daniel Hicks and James Wyches. Presented in Court on March 17 , 1730.
DEEDS &C. 1730-1738, page 84, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:41 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
DEED - HIX, George - Indenture made the ___ day of ________, 17__, between Robert Hix and George Hix, for natural Love and Affection unto my son, George Hix, 500 acres on North side of Maherrin River in Southwark Parish, and being a part of a 2,000 acre tract granted to the said Robert Hix, by Letters of Patent dated August 10, 1720, and adjoining the lands of Robert Hicks, Daniel Hicks and James Wyches. Presented in Court on March 17 , 1730.
DEEDS &C. 1730-1738, page 84, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:41 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - HIX, John - Will of John Hix of Lawnes Creek Parish, dated the 12th day of March, 1721, and proved on November 15, 1732. Son, Thomas Hicks. Grandson, William Hicks, son of William Hicks. To son, Joseph Hicks, dwelling plantation after his mothers decease and all land belonging to him, if he dies without heirs to return to my daughter, Cristiana. Wife, Ifo Denias Christian Hicks. Wife, Ifo Denias Christian Hicks, named as executrix. Witnesses were William Rofe, James Mafsingalls and Thomas Burgifs. Will was presented in Court on the 15th day of November, 1732, by Isodenias Christian Hicks, the executrix named therein.
DEEDS &C. 1730-1738, page 247, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:41 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
INVENTORY - HIX, John - Inventory of the estate of John Hix, made the 19 day of December, 1732, and returned to Court by Isodenias Christian Hicks, the Executrix, on January 17, 1732.
DEEDS &C. 1730-1738, page 253, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:43 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - HARRISON, Mary - Will of Mary Harrison, dated the 25th day of February, 1732, and proved on March 21, 1732. (Large portion missing). Five daughters, Hannah Churchill, Elizabeth Cargill, Sarah Bradby, Anne Harrison and Mary Harrison. Armistead Churchill, John Cargill, James Bradby or Bradley, Nathaniel Harrison, and "my son," Benjamin Harrison, Gent., named as Executors. Witnesses were Thomas Brown and Lewis Delony.
DEEDS &C. 1730-1738, page 263, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:43 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - HARRISON, Solomon - Will of Solomon Harrison, dated the 11th day of March, 1736/7, and proved in Court on July 18, 1739. To son, John Harrison, all lands in general. Wife, Mary Harrison. Sons, Wm., Benjm., and Henry Harrison (all under the age of 21 years). Daughter, Martha Harrison (under the age of 18 years). Wife, Mary Harrison, and son, John Harrison, named as Executors. Witnesses were Wm. Rooking and William Dewelle.
DEEDS &C., 1738-1754, page 67, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:44 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
INVENTORY - HARRISON, Henry - Inventory of the estate of Henry Harrison, dec'd. directed by the Court on March 21, 1748, and made by John Jarret, George Barwick, and Thomas Collier, returned to Court on June 19, 1753. (Order Book for March 21, 1748, On Motion of Richard Cocke, Gent., granted Letters of Administration of the Estate of Henry Harrison, dec'd. John Scott, Gent., as security. p. 533).
DEEDS &C., 1738-1754, page 873, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:46 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - HARRISON, Benjamin - Will of Benjamin Harrison, dated the 14th day of November, 1750, and proved on March 20, 1759. To son, Peter Cole Harrison, all lands in North Carolina in Granville County on South side of Roanoke River. Son, Nathaniel Harrison. Daughter, Susannah Harrison. Daughter, Hannah Harrison. Daughter, Ludwell Harrison. Wife, Susannah Harrison. Wife, Susannah Harrison, Brother, Nathaniel Harrison, and Nicholas Massenburg, named as Executors. Witnesses were Anne Bozman and Anne Rispis. Will of Benjamin Harrison, Gentleman, dec'd., presented by Col. Nathaniel Harrison.
DEEDS &C., 1754-1768, page 185, Surry County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:47 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL - HARRISON, Arthur - Will of Arthur Harrison, dated November 10, 1785, proved February 27, 1786. Sons, Peterson Harrison, Stith Harrison, Answorth Harrison and Lewis Harrison. Daughters, Elizabeth Harrison and Frankey Harrison. Wife, Joaney Harrison. Son-in-law, Cuddy Harrison
Order Book 2, page 487, Brunswick County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:51 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
ORPHANS OF - HARWELL, James - Court for March 5, 1771, James, Elizabeth, Sarah, and Casandra Harwell, orphans of James Harwell, dec'd. . . made choice of Samuel Harwell for their guardian.
Order Book 11, page 332, Brunswick County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:53 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
SUIT IN DETINUE - HIX, Robert - Court for April 22, 1771. John Andrews and Mary, his wife, Exor. of Robert Hix, dec'd., plaintiff, against James Hicks, suit in detinue.
Order Book 11, page 351, Brunswick County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 12:54 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
ORPHANS OF - HARRISON, Gabriel - Court for December 25, 1780. James Blick is appointed guardian of Jane, Nathaniel, James, and Sarah Ann Harrison, orphans of Gabriel Harrison, deceased.
Order Book 13, page 374, Brunswick County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 13:00 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL/PROBATE - HICKS,Charles - Court for March 26, 1821. The last will and testament of Charles Hicks, deceased, was proved by the oath of Thomas Winfield, a witness thereto.
Order Book 29, page 73, Brunswick County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 13:09 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
WILL/PROBATE - HICKS, Charles - Court for March 26, 1821. On the motion of John Hicks who took the oath of an Executor and together with John Harrison and Robert F. Walker, his securities, entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of one thousand dollars conditioned according to law, certificate is granted the said John Hicks for obtaining a probate of the will of Charles Hicks, dec'd. Ordered that Benjamin Walker, James Harrison, Wyatt M. Ezell and James Seward or any three of them being first duly sworn do appraise in current money the personal estate of Charles Hicks, dec'd. and return such appraisement under their hands to Court.
Order Book 29, page 77, Brunswick County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 13:10 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
CHANCERY PROCEEDING - HICKS, Lewis - Court for November 28, 1821. Suit in Chancery. Sterling E. Harrison, Theophilus Harrison, Edmund Harrison and Mary Ann, Cornelius and Charles Eaton Haynes, who are infant children of Martha Haynes who together with the said Sterling E., Theo.; and Edmund were children of Theo. Harrison, dec'd. and together with Elizabeth L. Harrison were devisees of Lewis Hicks, dec'd. against Phil Claiborne, Exor. of Sally Hicks, dec'd. who was Exor. of Lewis Hicks, dec'd. and James B. Claiborne and Sally Lewis and Martha Eliza Lewis by the said Phil Claiborne, their next friend. Ordered that Estate of Lewis Hicks, deceased, be divided into two equal parts. . . and that one half of the land. . . be assigned to James B. Claiborne, the devisee of Sally Hicks, deceased and that the other half of the land be sold. . . and transfer to the complainants, Theophilus Harrison, Edmund Harrison and Sterling E. Harrison one bond each, and to the three infants complainants, Mary Ann, Cornelius, and Charles Eaton Haynes on bond thereof in right of their mother, Martha Haynes formerly Harrison, daughter of Theo. Harrison and one of the devisees of Lewis Hicks, dec'd. to be transferred to their guardian; one bond transfer to . . . they divide equally between Sally Lewis Rieves and Martha E. Rives, daughters of Willis Rieves.
Order Book 29, page 233, Brunswick County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 13:12 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
CHANCERY PROCEEDING - HARRISON, William C. - Court for August 26, 1822. William C. Harrison and Rebecca, his wife, formerly Dromgoole against Fanny Dromgoole, widow and relict of Thomas Dromgoole, dec'd., Elizabeth Dromgoole, Edward D., Daniel H., John E., Mary C., Louisa, Fanny and Thomas Dromgoole, minors by Edward Dromgoole, their guardian ad litem.
Order Book 29, page 256, Brunswick County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 13:13 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
CHANCERY PROCEEDING - HARRISON, John - Court for March 28, 1825. William C. Harrison against Dolly Harrison, widow of John Harrison, dec'd., Benjamin Harrison, John Phipps and James L. Pearson, and Joseph Harrison. Suit in Chancery. This day cam the parties by their attorney and the Commissioners appointed to made (sic) division of the land and slaves in the proceedings mentioned this day made the following report to wit "In obedience to the within order we the undersigned Commissioners have proceeded to divided the land and negroes belonging to the Estate of John Harrison (Tobs) deceased, and have assigned to Dorothy Harrison 573 3/4 acres of land around the mansion house together with Milly, Beck, Bartlett, Mary and Peter, negro slaves as her dower in the said estate. We have also assigned to John Phipps and James S. Pearson, 350 acres of land together with Isham Rachal and her three children as their proportion of said Estate in virtue of their conveyance from Benjamin Harrison. We have also assigned to William C. Harrison, 350 acres of land together with Phill, Anthony, Charlotte, Jenny, and child as his proportion of said Estate and having regard to the advancements made by John Harrison, deceased, to Joseph Harrison, have assigned to him 310/2 acres of land as his proportion of said Estate. Given under our hands this 27th day of December, 1824." (Signed by) John Manning, Joshua Clarke, B.D. Chapman. On consideration whereof it is ordered that the said report in manner and form aforesaid made be confirmed.
Order Book 31, page 24, Brunswick County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 13:15 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
CHANCERY PROCEEDING - HARWELL, Rebecca - Court for November 27, 1826. Suit in Chancery. Harrison Barner and John Barner and others, plaintiffs against Joseph H. Travis and Wm. F. Brodnax, Executors of John Barner, defendants. This day this cause was docketed and came on to be heard on the bill answer and exhibits heretofore filed in this cause and it appearing to the court that the order of publication as to the absent defendants, Benjamin Marrable and Lucy, his wife, has been regularly inserted in the public newspaper and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county according to the order heretofore made in this court by this court It is decreed and ordered that John Taylor, John B. Thrower, Richard R. Browse, Robert Jones and James Seward or any three of them do divide the slaves and the estate owned by John Barner the Elder to his wife for life and which were not otherwise specifically disposed of equally between the devisees of the testator that is to say that they allot to William Harwell, Elizabeth P. Baugh late Harwell, Joseph Harwell, Martha Harwell, wife of Samuel Harwell, Rebecca J. Dorch late Harwell, Nancy Clauswell, late Harwell, John B. Harwell, Caroline A. Harwell, Mary Harwell and Richard Harwell one fifth they being the children of Rebecca Harwell late Barner, to Charles P. Cleaton, Catharine Rainey late Cleaton in right of the said Catharine Thomas Cleaton, Benjamin Tanner and Elizabeth his wife late Cleaton in right of the said Elizabeth, Jesse Rose and Edney his wife late Cleaton in right of the said Edny, William B. Cleaton and Parasade Cleaton, children of Elizabeth Cleaton late Barner, one fifth to James Hicks, John B. Hicks, Isaac Hicks and Francis B. Hicks, sons of Tabetha Hicks late Barner, one fifth and on fifth to Judith Pittello wife of Littleton Pittello which said fifth is allotted her for life and to revert to all her children after her children and to Benjamin and Lucy Marable late Barner, the remaining fifth according to the will of the testator in kind if it can be effected and make report thereof in order to a final decree.
Order Book 31, page 381, Brunswick County, Virginia
Mar 1, 1997 - 13:19 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
COMMISSION - HOLTZ, David - Commission to Robert Kennon and David Holtz dated the 26th day of May, 1767, to receive the relinquishment of the right of dower of Mary Bradley, wife of Parsons Bradley of Chesterfield County, in connection with the Indenture dated the 23rd day of May, 1767, between Parsons Bradley and wife, Mary, and Alexander Morrison of Prince George County, conveying 413 acres.
Deed Book 9, page 39, Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 27, 1997 - 16:04 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
DEED - HARPER, Joseph - Indenture made the 9th day of August, 1768, between Robert Briggs and wife, Ruth Briggs, and Joseph Harper and Thomas Danee (?) of Dinwiddie County, for 565 pounds, conveying 303 acres on South side of Wagua Creek. Witnesses were Hugh Williams, Samuel Briggs, John Harper, and Thomas Briggs. Indenture was acknowledged in Court on October 24, 1768, by Robert Briggs and Ruth, his wife, personally appeared and relinquished her right of dower.
Deed Book 9, page 320, Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 27, 1997 - 16:08 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
DEED - HARRISON, Benjamin - Indenture made the 26th day of November, 1769, between Reuben Booth and wife, Rebecca Booth, and Benjamin Harrison, for 639 acres for the consideration of 850 pounds, conveying tract of land lying in Mecklenburg and Brunswick County, lying along Dixon's and Cox's Creek. Ezells' line to Betty Hudsons last path to Cox's Creek, and being a part of two different tracts of land as appears by a patent bearing date July 7, 1726, granted to William Tucker and one to George Booth, said land fell to John Booth.
Deed Book 9, page 563, Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 27, 1997 - 16:17 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
GUARDIAN ACCOUNT - HICKS, Robert - Guardian account for Hubbard Scarbrough, orphan, by Robert Hicks, his guardian. Presented in Court on August 24, 1783.
Deed Book 4, page 19 (Guardian Accounts Section), Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 27, 1997 - 16:20 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
GUARDIAN ACCOUNT - HARRISON, Jane - Guardian account for Jane Harrison, orphan of Gabriel Harrison, dec'd., by James Blick, her guardian. Presented to Court September 27, 1784.
Deed Book 4, page 31 (Guardian Accounts Section), Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 27, 1997 - 16:23 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
GUARDIAN ACCOUNT - HARRISON, Gabriel - Guardian account for Jane Harrison, orphan of Gabriel Harrison, dec'd., by James Blick, her guardian. Presented to Court September 27, 1784.
Deed Book 4, page 31 (Guardian Accounts Section), Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 27, 1997 - 16:24 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
GUARDIAN ACCOUNT - HARRISON,Gabriel - Guardian accounts for Nathaniel and James Harrison, orphans of Gabriel Harrison, by James Blick, their guardian. Presented to Court on September 27, 1784
Deed Book 4, page 32 (Guardian Accounts Section), Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 27, 1997 - 16:25 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
GUARDIAN ACCOUNT - HARRISON, Nathaniel - Guardian accounts for Nathaniel and James Harrison, orphans of Gabriel Harrison, by James Blick, their guardian. Presented to Court on September 27, 1784
Deed Book 4, page 32 (Guardian Accounts Section), Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 27, 1997 - 16:25 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
GUARDIAN ACCOUNT - HARRISON, James - Guardian accounts for Nathaniel and James Harrison, orphans of Gabriel Harrison, by James Blick, their guardian. Presented to Court on September 27, 1784
Deed Book 4, page 32 (Guardian Accounts Section), Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 27, 1997 - 16:25 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
GUARDIAN ACCOUNT - HARRISON, Peter - Guardian accounts for Peter Harrison, Mary Harrison, and John Harrison, orphans of Henry Harrison, dec'd., by James Marshall, their guardian for period from 1789 to 1791. Presented in Court on February 28, 1791.
Deed Book 4, page 92 (Guardian Accounts Section), Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 27, 1997 - 16:27 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
GUARDIAN ACCOUNT - HARRISON, Mary - Guardian accounts for Peter Harrison, Mary Harrison, and John Harrison, orphans of Henry Harrison, dec'd., by James Marshall, their guardian for period from 1789 to 1791. Presented in Court on February 28, 1791.
Deed Book 4, page 92 (Guardian Accounts Section), Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 27, 1997 - 16:27 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
GUARDIAN ACCOUNT - HARRISON, John - Guardian accounts for Peter Harrison, Mary Harrison, and John Harrison, orphans of Henry Harrison, dec'd., by James Marshall, their guardian for period from 1789 to 1791. Presented in Court on February 28, 1791.
Deed Book 4, page 92 (Guardian Accounts Section), Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 27, 1997 - 16:27 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
GUARDIAN ACCOUNT - HARRISON, Henry - Guardian accounts for Peter Harrison, Mary Harrison, and John Harrison, orphans of Henry Harrison, dec'd., by James Marshall, their guardian for period from 1789 to 1791. Presented in Court on February 28, 1791.
Deed Book 4, page 92 (Guardian Accounts Section), Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 27, 1997 - 16:28 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
GUARDIAN ACCOUNT - HICKS, Hamlin - Guardian account for Enos Scarbrough, orphan of Edward Scarbrough, dec'd., by Hamlin Hicks, his guardian, for period from 1799 to 1800. Presented in Court on December 22, 1800.
Deed Book 4, page 134 (Guardian Accounts Section), Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 27, 1997 - 16:34 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
GUARDIAN ACCOUNT - HIX, George - George Hix, guardian to Thomas, Mary, Daniel, and Benjamin, orphans of Daniel Hix, dec'd.
Guardian Account, Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 27, 1997 - 16:40 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
GUARDIAN ACCOUNT - HALL, Hugh - Frederick Hall, orphan of Hugh Hall. 1774. Samuel Seaward, Guardian.
Guardian Account Book 1, page 450, Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 27, 1997 - 16:44 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
GUARDIAN ACCOUNT - HALL, Leonard - Leonard Hall, orphan of Hugh Hall. 1774. Samuel Seaward, Guardian.
Guardian Account Book 1, page 451, Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 27, 1997 - 16:45 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
GUARDIAN ACCOUNT - HALL,William - William Hall, orphan of Hugh Hall. 1774. Samuel Seaward, Guardian.
Guardian Account Book 1, page 451, Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 27, 1997 - 16:46 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
GUARDIAN ACCOUNT - HALL, Bolling - Bolling Hall, orphan of Hugh Hall. 1774. Samuel Seaward, Guardian.
Guardian Account Book 1, page 452, Brunswick County, Virginia
Feb 27, 1997 - 16:48 - From: - Carol A. Morrison
CIVIL WAR RECORD - HOSUE, George W. - House, George W.: Pvt., b. about 1829. Enl. 4/30/62 in Brunswick Co. NFR. Married Caroline J. Manning 12/50. D. before 1870.
Roster, Brunswick Rebel Artillery/p 55/Brunswick Co., VA
Mar 25, 1997 - 16:59 - From: -
CIVIL WAR RECORD - HOUSE, Robert S. - House, Robert S.: Occ. farmer. No war record. Married (1) Mary E. Owen 1848, (2) Rosetta Cassandra Phipps 10/31/72. D. 1904.
Roster, Brunswick Rebel Artillery, p. 54, Brunswick Co.,VA
Mar 25, 1997 - 17:03 - From: -
CIVIL WAR RECORD - HOUSE, William A. - House, William A.: Pvt., enl. 3/1/62 in Brunswick Co. Adm. Gen. Hosp., Petersburg 5/12/62 with "Rubeola", RTD 6/20/62. Pres. thru 12/31/64. AWOL 2/28/65. Paroled at Appomattox C.H. Married Lucy M. Lynch 8/31/71.
Roster, Brunswick Rebel Artillery, p. 54, Brunswick Co., VA
Mar 25, 1997 - 17:07 - From: -
CIVIL WAR RECORD - HOUSE, George W. - House, George W.: enl. 2/63 Co. E. in Petersburg; POW Hatcher's Run 3/31/65-took oath and released from Pt. Lookout 6/5/65; b. 10/24/45 in Brunswick to John E. and Mary Elizabeth Quarles House; farmer; m. Lucie Ann Cheely 12/22/75-6 children; applied for pension 6/30/1922 age 76 living Rawlings, Brunswick Co.-totally disabled due to blindness and hernia-$130 approved; d. 12/22/1926 of paralysis and old age Brunswick-bur. Lebanon Methodist Church, Brunswick; widow applied for pension 3/4/1927-$90 approved.
56th VA Infantry, p. 151, Brunswick Co., VA
Mar 25, 1997 - 17:21 - From: -
CIVIL WAR RECORD - HOUSE, John E. - House, John E.: enl. 7/10/61 Co. E in Brunswick; present 7/10-8/31/61; POW Ft. Donelson-sent from Camp Morton to Vicksburg for exchange; discharged 10/4/62 age 46 because of physical disability; dark complexion and hair, blue eyes, 5'6"; b. about 1821 Brunswick; mechanic and wheelwright; m. Mary Elizabeth Quarles 1842 Brunswick-7 children (son George W. House, Co. E); age 69 and living Brunswick 1880; bur. Lebanon Methodist Church, Brunswick.
56th VA Infantry/p. 151/Brunswick Co., VA
Mar 25, 1997 - 17:30 - From: -
CIVIL WAR RECORD - HOUSE, (John) James - House, (John) James: enl. 7/2/61 Co. G, 21st Va Inf.-discharged 10/23/61 for disability; conscripted and assigned Co. E 2/9/63 in Brunswick; POW Gettysburg=confined Ft. Delaware and Pt. Lookout-d. 1/24/64 Pt. Lookout from chronic diarrhea-effects given to friends before death-bur. grave yard Pt. Lookout; son of Jordan and Martha J. Mason House; brother of Philip House of Co. E.
56th VA Infantry, p. 151, Brunswick Co., VA
Mar 25, 1997 - 17:36 - From: -
CIVIL WAR RECORD - HOUSE, Philip E. - House, Philip E.: PWL; conscripted late in war in Brunswick and assigned Co. E; brother of John James House, Co. E.
56th VA Infantry, p. 151, Brunswick Co., VA
Mar 25, 1997 - 17:40 - From: -
WILL - HARPER,
William - Will of William Harper dated October 12, 1757
Probated November 18, 1757 Albemarle Parish, Sussex County, Virginia Sussex
County, VA Will Book "A" Pages 78-80. In the name of God Amen, the 12th day of
October in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand five hundred and fifty
seven, William Harper of Albemarle parish and county of Sussex being at this
time of sound and perfect mind thanks be given unto God for it therefore calling
to mind the mortality of my body and knowing it is appointing for all men once
to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament that is to say first
of all I give and name my soul to God that gave it me and my body to the earth
to be buried in a Christian like and descent like manner at the descretion of my
executors and as for my worldly goods what it hath pleased God to bless me in
this life. I give and devise in manner and form following. My debts being ___
well and truly paid, I give and devise unto my oldest son, William Harper, and
to his heirs forever, all my land which I hold in Dinwiddie County; a negro man,
Matt; a negro boy named Dick and the labour of the said negro Matt from the time
he has had him in possession and all my part of the stock, excepting a young
mare. Item - I give and devise unto my son, Wyatt Harper and to his heirs
forever all my land which I hold on southwestern forever granted to me by
pattent bearing date of 28 day of August 1756 and one negro boy named Bob and a
negro wench named Nan, a negro boy named Aron and ten pounds current money of
Virginia, and all my wearing cloaths, likewise a young man my son William Harper
has now in his possession and all accounts that is due from him to me likewise
half a dozen sheep and ten young hogs. Item - I give and devise unto my son
Edward Harper and to his heirs forever four hundred twenty and seven acres of
land which I hold on the south side of Sappony Creek be the same, more or less,
it being the land I bought of James Gilliam, and some part of another tract
adjoining the said creek, a negro man named Tom and a negro man named Ned, a
negro wench named Jenny and two iron pots. Item - I give and devise unto my son
Benjamin Harper and his heirs forever, four hundred and twenty acres of land
lying and being on the North side of Sappony Creek, be the same more or less, it
being all I hold on that side of the said creek, one negro man named Tony, negro
wench named Gogg, negro girl named Lucy, negro boy named Peter and negro boy
named Billy; my still and copper kettle, two iron potts, a large pott and a
small one and his negros to continue on the plantation till he comes to the age
of twenty years then to take them in possession and likewise his part of the
stock to continue on the plantation. Item - I give and devise unto my daughter,
Milly Tucker, and her heirs forever one negro girl named Hannah. Item - I give
and devise unto my daughter, Frances Harper and to her heirs forever negro boy
named Moses and ten pounds current money of Virginia. Item - I give and devise
unto my daughter, Martha Rivers and to her heirs forever a negro boy named
Cubit. Item - I give and devise unto my son Edward Harper aformentioned two
feather beds and their covering, half of my stock of cattle, hoggs and sheep.
Item - I give and devise unto my son Benjamin Harper aforementioned, two feather
beds and covering, half a dozen leather chairs, chest of drawers, and square
table and the chest that stands up stares, and half my stock of cattle, sheep
and hoggs. Also a young man that belongs to the plantation, my riding saddle
housing and bridle and his part of household goods to remain in the house, and
himself to be schooled and it to be paid out of his own part of the estate and
to be under the care of my sons, Wyatt and Edward Harper. Item - I give and
devise unto my sons Edward and Benjamin Harper aforementioned, my work horses
and harnesses for the use of the plantation and my corn and fodder for the
supportment of their stock and negros. Item - I give and devise unto my three
sons, Wyatt, Edward and Benjamin Harper, my crop of brandy to be sold and the
money arriving thereby to be equally divided and all the remaining part of my
moveable estate not above named to be equally divided between them at the
dispossession of any two persons whom they shall choose and appoint, and that
when so divided into parts each the said Wyatt, Edward and Benjamin Harper shall
draw lots for choice. Item - I bequeath and devise that no part of my estate to
be appraised and that my executors shall in no wise be obliged or compelled to
give security for performance of the same and further I do likewise appoint
constitute make and ordain my two sons name Wyatt and Edward Harper
abovementioned to be my whole and sole executors of this my last will and
testament and to have the care of my son Benjamin Harper and his estate till he
comes to the age of twenty years as abovementioned and I do hereby utterly
dis____, revoke, disavow all and every other testaments, wills and legacees
bequests and executors by me before mentioned, willed or bequeathed, set my hand
and seal this day and date written.
Signed sealed published pronounced
} Signed: William Harper
and dictated by the above William Harper }
as his last will and testament in presence of}
Teste Thomas Huson
Teste Nathaniel Malone
Teste John Bonner
In court held for Sussex County the 18th day of November 1757 the aforewritten last will and testament of William Harper decd. was presented in court by Wyatt and Edward Harper, executors therein named who made oath thereto according to law and the same was penned by the oaths of Thomas Huson, Nathaniel Malone and John Bonner the witnesses thereto and by the court ordered to be recorded and in the motion of the said executors, certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.
Will Book A, Page 78-80, Sussex Co. Virginia
Apr 8, 1997 - 21:24 - From: - Carolyn L. Harper Johnson
WILL - HARPER, Edward - In the name of God, Amen. I, Edward Harper of the County of Sussex being sick and weak in body, but of perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this my last will and testament, that is to say, principally and first of all, I give and announce my Soul into the hands of Almighty God, and my body I recommend to the Earth, to be buried in a Christian form at the discretion of my executors, and as for such worldly goods as it hath pleased Almighty God to bless me with in this life, after paying all my just debts, I give, devise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form. First, I lend unto Ann my beloved wife my estate both real and personal, the whole thereof, the better to enable her to maintain and raise my children, provided there be sufficient care taken of the same, untill my son, Wilkins Harper, arrives to the age of twenty years, and then it is my desire that there be an equal division made of the said estate, between my beloved wife and children, at the discretion of three persons whom they may chose. But in case my executors find that there be not sufficient care taken of this my said estate, or the same be waisted before my said son, Wilkins comes to the above said age, then it is my desire that my said executors may make immediate complaint to the Court, and I also desire that the said Court may grant them an order to have the above said division whenever it is made appear that there be sufficient cause for such complaint. Item. I give and bequeath unto my son, Wilkins Harper (whenever the above said division is made) three hundred & twenty seven acres of land (in which his mother may hold her whole thirds of my said lands) the said land lying on both North and South side of Nappony Creek, to him and his heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath unto William Harper, my younger son (at the above said division) one hundred and ninety acres of land lying on the east side Allen's branch, to him and his heirs forever. Proviso. If in case both my sons should die without heir, then it is my will and pleasure that my beloved wife possess the whole of my estate, both real and personal, she and her heirs forever, excepting three negroes, viz, George, Cresey, and Ferrey, which I leave , in that case, to be equally divided among my three loving sisters. And I do constitute & appoint my brother, William Harper, and my true and trusty friend, Thomas Rivers, executors of this my last will and testament. Also it is my desire that my estate be not appraised. And I hereby do disannul all other wills bearing date before this. In witness whereof I have here unto set my hand & seal this twenty sixth of January, 1765. Edward Harper Signed, sealed & acknowledge in presence of Tho. Uines, jun. John Rivers Thomas Hunt Thomas Sanders
Will Book B, page __, Sussex County, Virginia
Apr 24, 1997 - 22:33 - From: - Carolyn L. Harper Johnson
INVENTORY - HARPER, Edward - Seven Negroes namely Ned, Jenny, Jane, George, Nut, Cresey, Ferry, two mares and two colts, one horse, three feather beds and furniture, nineteen head of cattle, four sheep, fifty one head of hoggs, two chests, one table, six leather chairs, three nish'd (?) bottom chairs, one gun and bayonnet, two lg plates and dishes, one bason, two ladels, and parcel of old powder, twenty two knives and forks, two ____, one ___ cut saw, three augers, two chisels, one gauge, two drawing knives, three axes, six hoses, five potts, three pair of hooks, two ____, two spinning wheels, two hogs heads of tobacco sold for twelve pounds and twelve shillings.
Will Book B, Page 52, Sussex County, Virginia
Apr 24, 1997 - 22:35 - From: - Carolyn L. Harper Johnson
INVENTORY - HARPER, William - Dated October 20, 1757 -- Negroes to wit: Toney, Tom, Ned, Cupit, Matt, Bob, Dolor, George, Pegg, Sucey, Billy, Jean, Aaron, Nan, Moses, Hanorco and Rick. 31 Head of Cattle 112 Head of Hoggs 50 barrels of corn 4 feather beds furniture seven guns six leather chairs 1 chest of drawers one table two chests 26 hoggs one cross 9 dishes 9 plates 21 spoons one frying pan one skillet four spinning wheels four iron potts one copper kettle one still 25 head of sheep thirty five head of geese one hundred and forty gallons of brandy four hundred sixty pounds of cotton 19 ells of Agnabriggs 3 ells of rools one sett shoemaker tools five axes one set of wedges two pair of wheels two sets of horse harness four horses nine sides of leather a small parcel of books four pair of collen cards one loom 3 harps eighteen pounds of wool five candle sticks one sale setter one sett of pistols one livoid (?) ap____of _____.._____ [these last 2 blank spaces is just as shown in the inventory] carpenter tools three juggs two muggs six coffy cups one pair of money scales one grinding stone four bushels and a half of salt one box in a parcel of coopers tools fifteen bushels of wheat three rear hooks one quart cott one pint Do. one tin funnel one quire of paper three suits of cloaths one bridle and saddle one housen and slate one pepper box one looking blass one warming pann three bells one hand mill a parcel of pails and twelve cyder casks one case of knives and forks one flask one razor and hoan one taper 75 and fifty two pounds nine shillings and three pence cash and 1903 ____of tobacco and a parcel of liunqer. May 19th 1758 At a court held for Sussex County the 21st day of July 1758
Will Book A, page ___, Sussex County, Virginia
Apr 25, 1997 - 19:37 - From: - Carolyn L. Harper Johnson
Carol A. Morrison - Fayetteville, NC