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SUIT IN DEBT - MASON, William - 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 - 13:33 - From: - Carol A. Morrison

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DEED - MOORE, Thomas - This Indenture made this Eleventh Day of August in the Year of our Lord Christ One thousand Seven hundred & Eighty four Between William Barlow & Naomi his wife, Thomas Moore & Milley his Wife, Hardy Melton & Delilah his Wife & John Sammons & Cloe his wife of the County of Greensville of the one part and Abner Grigg of the County of Dinwiddie of the other part Witnesseth that the said William Barlow &c for and in consideration of the sum of Fifty three Pounds Current Money of Virga. to them in hand paid by the said Abner the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge. They the said William Barlow & Naomi his wife, Thomas Moore & Milley his wife Hardy Melton & Delilah his wife & John Sammons & Cloe his wife have granted bargained & Sold and by these presents do grant bargain & Sell unto the said Abner Grigg his heirs and assigns forever all that certain Tract piece or parcel of Land and premises situate lying & being in the aforesaid County of Greensville, containing One hundred & Six Acres be the same more or less and bounded by the lines of Frederick Grigg & Laurence House & two new chopp'd lines that divides John Sammons & is part of the Land lately conveyed by John Laurence now Decd. by Deed of Gift to Naomi, Milley, Delilah & Cloe Laurence now Wives of the aforesaid William Barlow, Thoms Moore, Hardy Melton & John Sammons which said Deed of Gift bears date the day of in the year of our Lord Christ One thousand Seven hundred and and is duly recorded in the Worshipful Court of Brunswick County referrence thereunto being had may more fully appear. To have and to hold the said Land and premises with all and singular the appurts. thereunto belonging unto the said Abner Grigg his heirs & assigns forever And the said William Barlow & Naomi his wife & Thomas Moore and Milly his Wife, Hardy Melton & Delilah his Wife & John Sammons & Cloe his wife the said Land & premises to the said Abner Grigg his heirs & Assigns against them the said William Barlow & Naomi his wife, Thomas Moore & Milly his wife, Hardy Melton & Delilah his wife & John Sammons & Cloe his wife, and their several and respective heirs & against all and every other person & person whatsoever shall & will Warrant & forever defend by these presents. In Witness whereof they the said William Barlow and Naomi his wife, Thomas Moore & Milly his wife, Hardy Melton & Delilah his wife & John Sammons & Cloe his wife have hereunto set their hands & affixed their Seals the day and year first above Written. Signed by William Barlow (his mark), Naomi Barlow (her mark), Thomas Moore (his mark), Milly Moore (her mark), Hardy Melton (his mark), Delilah Melton (her mark), John Sammons (his mark) and Cloe Sammons (her mark). Signed Sealed & Del'd. in present of W. Mason, Charles Melton and Frederick Grigg. At a Court held for Greensville County the 26 Day of Augt. 1784, This Indenture was acknolwedged by William Barlow & Naomi his wife, Thomas Moore & Milly his wife, Hardy Melton & Delilah his wife, parties thereto (the said Naomi, Milly & Delilah having been first privily examined as the Law directs and Ordered to be recorded. Test. P. Pelham, Cl. C.

Deed Book 1, page 83, Greensville County, Virginia.

Jan 25, 1997 - 13:47 - From: - Carol A. Morrison

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DEED - MOORE, Milley - This Indenture made this Eleventh Day of August in the Year of our Lord Christ One thousand Seven hundred & Eighty four Between William Barlow & Naomi his wife, Thomas Moore & Milley his Wife, Hardy Melton & Delilah his Wife & John Sammons & Cloe his wife of the County of Greensville of the one part and Abner Grigg of the County of Dinwiddie of the other part Witnesseth that the said William Barlow &c for and in consideration of the sum of Fifty three Pounds Current Money of Virga. to them in hand paid by the said Abner the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge. They the said William Barlow & Naomi his wife, Thomas Moore & Milley his wife Hardy Melton & Delilah his wife & John Sammons & Cloe his wife have granted bargained & Sold and by these presents do grant bargain & Sell unto the said Abner Grigg his heirs and assigns forever all that certain Tract piece or parcel of Land and premises situate lying & being in the aforesaid County of Greensville, containing One hundred & Six Acres be the same more or less and bounded by the lines of Frederick Grigg & Laurence House & two new chopp'd lines that divides John Sammons & is part of the Land lately conveyed by John Laurence now Decd. by Deed of Gift to Naomi, Milley, Delilah & Cloe Laurence now Wives of the aforesaid William Barlow, Thoms Moore, Hardy Melton & John Sammons which said Deed of Gift bears date the day of in the year of our Lord Christ One thousand Seven hundred and and is duly recorded in the Worshipful Court of Brunswick County referrence thereunto being had may more fully appear. To have and to hold the said Land and premises with all and singular the appurts. thereunto belonging unto the said Abner Grigg his heirs & assigns forever And the said William Barlow & Naomi his wife & Thomas Moore and Milly his Wife, Hardy Melton & Delilah his Wife & John Sammons & Cloe his wife the said Land & premises to the said Abner Grigg his heirs & Assigns against them the said William Barlow & Naomi his wife, Thomas Moore & Milly his wife, Hardy Melton & Delilah his wife & John Sammons & Cloe his wife, and their several and respective heirs & against all and every other person & person whatsoever shall & will Warrant & forever defend by these presents. In Witness whereof they the said William Barlow and Naomi his wife, Thomas Moore & Milly his wife, Hardy Melton & Delilah his wife & John Sammons & Cloe his wife have hereunto set their hands & affixed their Seals the day and year first above Written. Signed by William Barlow (his mark), Naomi Barlow (her mark), Thomas Moore (his mark), Milly Moore (her mark), Hardy Melton (his mark), Delilah Melton (her mark), John Sammons (his mark) and Cloe Sammons (her mark). Signed Sealed & Del'd. in present of W. Mason, Charles Melton and Frederick Grigg. At a Court held for Greensville County the 26 Day of Augt. 1784, This Indenture was acknolwedged by William Barlow & Naomi his wife, Thomas Moore & Milly his wife, Hardy Melton & Delilah his wife, parties thereto (the said Naomi, Milly & Delilah having been first privily examined as the Law directs and Ordered to be recorded. Test. P. Pelham, Cl. C.

Deed Book 1, page 83, Greensville County, Virginia.

Jan 25, 1997 - 13:47 - From: - Carol A. Morrison

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DEED - MELTON, Hardy - This Indenture made this Eleventh Day of August in the Year of our Lord Christ One thousand Seven hundred & Eighty four Between William Barlow & Naomi his wife, Thomas Moore & Milley his Wife, Hardy Melton & Delilah his Wife & John Sammons & Cloe his wife of the County of Greensville of the one part and Abner Grigg of the County of Dinwiddie of the other part Witnesseth that the said William Barlow &c for and in consideration of the sum of Fifty three Pounds Current Money of Virga. to them in hand paid by the said Abner the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge. They the said William Barlow & Naomi his wife, Thomas Moore & Milley his wife Hardy Melton & Delilah his wife & John Sammons & Cloe his wife have granted bargained & Sold and by these presents do grant bargain & Sell unto the said Abner Grigg his heirs and assigns forever all that certain Tract piece or parcel of Land and premises situate lying & being in the aforesaid County of Greensville, containing One hundred & Six Acres be the same more or less and bounded by the lines of Frederick Grigg & Laurence House & two new chopp'd lines that divides John Sammons & is part of the Land lately conveyed by John Laurence now Decd. by Deed of Gift to Naomi, Milley, Delilah & Cloe Laurence now Wives of the aforesaid William Barlow, Thoms Moore, Hardy Melton & John Sammons which said Deed of Gift bears date the day of in the year of our Lord Christ One thousand Seven hundred and and is duly recorded in the Worshipful Court of Brunswick County referrence thereunto being had may more fully appear. To have and to hold the said Land and premises with all and singular the appurts. thereunto belonging unto the said Abner Grigg his heirs & assigns forever And the said William Barlow & Naomi his wife & Thomas Moore and Milly his Wife, Hardy Melton & Delilah his Wife & John Sammons & Cloe his wife the said Land & premises to the said Abner Grigg his heirs & Assigns against them the said William Barlow & Naomi his wife, Thomas Moore & Milly his wife, Hardy Melton & Delilah his wife & John Sammons & Cloe his wife, and their several and respective heirs & against all and every other person & person whatsoever shall & will Warrant & forever defend by these presents. In Witness whereof they the said William Barlow and Naomi his wife, Thomas Moore & Milly his wife, Hardy Melton & Delilah his wife & John Sammons & Cloe his wife have hereunto set their hands & affixed their Seals the day and year first above Written. Signed by William Barlow (his mark), Naomi Barlow (her mark), Thomas Moore (his mark), Milly Moore (her mark), Hardy Melton (his mark), Delilah Melton (her mark), John Sammons (his mark) and Cloe Sammons (her mark). Signed Sealed & Del'd. in present of W. Mason, Charles Melton and Frederick Grigg. At a Court held for Greensville County the 26 Day of Augt. 1784, This Indenture was acknolwedged by William Barlow & Naomi his wife, Thomas Moore & Milly his wife, Hardy Melton & Delilah his wife, parties thereto (the said Naomi, Milly & Delilah having been first privily examined as the Law directs and Ordered to be recorded. Test. P. Pelham, Cl. C.

Deed Book 1, page 83, Greensville County, Virginia.

Jan 25, 1997 - 13:47 - From: - Carol A. Morrison

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DEED - MELTON, Delilah - This Indenture made this Eleventh Day of August in the Year of our Lord Christ One thousand Seven hundred & Eighty four Between William Barlow & Naomi his wife, Thomas Moore & Milley his Wife, Hardy Melton & Delilah his Wife & John Sammons & Cloe his wife of the County of Greensville of the one part and Abner Grigg of the County of Dinwiddie of the other part Witnesseth that the said William Barlow &c for and in consideration of the sum of Fifty three Pounds Current Money of Virga. to them in hand paid by the said Abner the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge. They the said William Barlow & Naomi his wife, Thomas Moore & Milley his wife Hardy Melton & Delilah his wife & John Sammons & Cloe his wife have granted bargained & Sold and by these presents do grant bargain & Sell unto the said Abner Grigg his heirs and assigns forever all that certain Tract piece or parcel of Land and premises situate lying & being in the aforesaid County of Greensville, containing One hundred & Six Acres be the same more or less and bounded by the lines of Frederick Grigg & Laurence House & two new chopp'd lines that divides John Sammons & is part of the Land lately conveyed by John Laurence now Decd. by Deed of Gift to Naomi, Milley, Delilah & Cloe Laurence now Wives of the aforesaid William Barlow, Thoms Moore, Hardy Melton & John Sammons which said Deed of Gift bears date the day of in the year of our Lord Christ One thousand Seven hundred and and is duly recorded in the Worshipful Court of Brunswick County referrence thereunto being had may more fully appear. To have and to hold the said Land and premises with all and singular the appurts. thereunto belonging unto the said Abner Grigg his heirs & assigns forever And the said William Barlow & Naomi his wife & Thomas Moore and Milly his Wife, Hardy Melton & Delilah his Wife & John Sammons & Cloe his wife the said Land & premises to the said Abner Grigg his heirs & Assigns against them the said William Barlow & Naomi his wife, Thomas Moore & Milly his wife, Hardy Melton & Delilah his wife & John Sammons & Cloe his wife, and their several and respective heirs & against all and every other person & person whatsoever shall & will Warrant & forever defend by these presents. In Witness whereof they the said William Barlow and Naomi his wife, Thomas Moore & Milly his wife, Hardy Melton & Delilah his wife & John Sammons & Cloe his wife have hereunto set their hands & affixed their Seals the day and year first above Written. Signed by William Barlow (his mark), Naomi Barlow (her mark), Thomas Moore (his mark), Milly Moore (her mark), Hardy Melton (his mark), Delilah Melton (her mark), John Sammons (his mark) and Cloe Sammons (her mark). Signed Sealed & Del'd. in present of W. Mason, Charles Melton and Frederick Grigg. At a Court held for Greensville County the 26 Day of Augt. 1784, This Indenture was acknolwedged by William Barlow & Naomi his wife, Thomas Moore & Milly his wife, Hardy Melton & Delilah his wife, parties thereto (the said Naomi, Milly & Delilah having been first privily examined as the Law directs and Ordered to be recorded. Test. P. Pelham, Cl. C.

Deed Book 1, page 83, Greensville County, Virginia.

Jan 25, 1997 - 13:47 - From: - Carol A. Morrison

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DEED - MARTIN, John - Deed dated May 14, 1751, from DANIEL KING of Hanover County, Virginia, to JOHN KING of Hanover County, Virginia, conveying 150 acres on both sides of Ballenger Creek, adjoining lands of JOHN BYBEE and JOHN MARTIN, for 25 pounds and 15 shillings.

Deed Book 1, page 317, Albemarle County, Virginia.

Jan 25, 1997 - 15:13 - From: - Diggy

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DEED - MOODIE,John - 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 - 20:56 - From: - Carol A. Morrison

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COMMISSION - MOODIE, Sarah - THE COMMONWEALTH of Virginia To John Jones Junr. & Joseph Jones Gentlemen of the County of Dinwiddie Greeting Whereas Mathew Smart and Mary his wife and John Moodie and Sarah his wife by their certain Indenture of bargain and Sale bearing date with these Presents have sold and conveyed unto Buckner Harwell the fee simple Estate of sixty six and two thirds Acres of Land . . . And whereas the said Mary and Sarah cannot conveniently travel to our Court to make Acknowledgment of the said conveyance Therefore we do give unto you or any two of you power to receive the Acknowledgment which the said Mary and Sarah shall be willing to make before you of the Conveyance aforesaid in the said Indenture which is hereunto annexed and we do therefore command you or any two of you that you do personally go the said Mary & Sarah and receive their Acknowledgement of the same . . . the 12th Day of January 1778 in the second year of the commonwealth.

Deed Book 14, page 100, Brunswick County, Virginia

Jan 25, 1997 - 21:00 - From: - Carol A. Morrison

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WILL - MATTHEWS, Zeakell - Matthews, Zeakell: Leg. son Zeakell; son Edward; to James Bennett; daughter Martha Hunnicutt; daughter Elizabeth; to wife and seven children, viz.: Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary, Unity, Edmond, Moses and Enos. Wife, Extx. D. March 21, 1738/39. R. December 22,1740. Wit: Nathaniel Ridley.

Will Book 4, page 305, Isle of Wight Co., VA

Feb 25, 1997 - 23:14 - From: - Phyllis Mathis Borden

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DEED - MATTHEWS, Edmond - Edmond Matthews of Nottoway Parrish to Nathanial Ridley of the same...135 acres on the south side of Nottoway River on the south side of Ridley's Branch adjoining Angelica Swamp, Thomas Purcell and said Ridley. Wit: Elizabeth Jones, William (X) Saul and George (X) Grimes. Edmond Matthews

Deed Book 7, page 218, Isle of Wight Co., VA

Feb 25, 1997 - 23:24 - From: - Phyllis Mathis Borden

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WILL - MORRISON, E. M. - I, E. M. Morrison of the town of Smithfield Va. in good health, and of same mind, in my own hand writing this 8th day of May 1931, do make & constitute this my last will and testament, revoking all others to wit I appoint my son Edwin my executor without Bond, who after paying all debts will divide what money, if any, between my three sons, if living, or two, or one and any other personal property I may have, dispose of as he Edwin my executor may elect, except garden tools & household furniture to his wife Annie P Morrison. Witness my signature this 8th day of May 1931. Signed by E. M. Morrison

VIRGINIA: In the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Isle of Wight, January 14th, 1933. A paper writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of E. M. Morrison deceased, was this day presented for Probate by the executor therein named, and there being no subscribing witnesses thereto, James E. Chapman and Charles W. Conklin competent witnesses were duly sworn and severally deposed that they were well acquainted with the hand writing of the said E. M. Morrison and verily believed that the said paper writing together with the name thereto signed to have been wholly written by the hand of said E. M. Morrison. And thereupon it was ordered that the said paper writing be admitted to record as the true last will and testament of the said E. M. Morrison, deceased. Teste R. G. Ea______ Clerk

Will Book 35, page 248, Isle of Wight County, Virginia

Feb 26, 1997 - 16:43 - From: - Carol A. Morrison

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WILL - MORRISON, Edwin - In the Name of God-Amen. I, Edwin Morrison of the town of Smithfield, State of Va. being in good health and of sound mind, do make and constitute this my "Last Will and Testament;" To-wit: I do give and bequeath to my wife Anna Plummer Morrison, all my "Real and Personal Property" of every description, of which I may die, seized and possessed in Fee Simple with and absolute control thereof and I request the Court, that she be allowed to act as Executrix without the giving of Bond or other legal procedure. Witness my signature this 19 day of Nov 1920. Signed by Edwin Morrison. Signed, published and declared by Edwin Morrison as his last will and testament, in the presence of us, who in his presence, at his request and in the presence of one another have hereto subscribed our names as witnesses, this the 19 day of Nov 1920. W. T. Spiers and G. M. Crumpler.

VIRGINIA: IN THE CLERKS OFFICE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF ISLE OF WIGHT JUNE 1936. A paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Edwin Morrison, deceased, was this day presented for probate by the executrix therein named, and was proved by the oath of G. M. Crumpler, the only surviving witness thereto, in the manner prescribed by law. Thereupon the said paper writing was ordered to be recorded as the true last will and testament of the said Edwin Morrison decesed. Teste R. G. Edwards Clerk

Will Book 35, page 311, Isle of Wight County, Virginia

Feb 26, 1997 - 16:47 - From: - Carol A. Morrison

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DEED - MACGEHE, Jacob - 18th Feb. 1790 indenture - Jacob MacGEHE sells to John WILBURN for 300 lbs beginning at William MAYO'S corner, FUQUA'S corner, SKIPWITH'S line, land lying on the South Side of the South Fork of Deep Creek. Witnesses: John SWANN, William SMITH, William CLARK. Proved at Scottsville on Thursday 18th Feb. 1790. Teste W. N. WOODSON

Powhatan Co Va Deeds & Wills Circuit Court Deeds Bk 1 1777-1792 Reel 1 Va State Library pages 519-520

Feb 27, 1997 - 00:23 - From: - Esther Barnes Mulling

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CONFEDERATE WAR RECORD - MAITLAND, Rural (Ruel) ("Sonk") - Maitland, Rural (Ruel) ("Sonk"): enl. 7/10/1861 Co. E in Brunswick; present 7/10-8/31/1861; discharged 9/8/1862, age 40 because served one year and over 35; admitted Richmond hosp. 10/16/1862-returned to duty 10/23/1862; farmer, prob. James M. Maitland's brother; dark complexion and hair, grey eyes, 5'6"; bonded to marry Martha Lewis 9/13/1849-4 children.

56th Virginia Infantry, page 159, Brunswick County, Virginia/William A. Young Jr.-Patricia C. Young

Mar 8, 1997 - 22:10 - From: -

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DEED - MORRISON, Alexander - Indenture made the 23rd day of May, 1767, between Parsons Bradley and wife, Mary, of Chesterfield County, parties of the first part, and Alexander Morrison of Prince George County, for 215 pounds, conveying 413 acres on both sides of Cocke's Creek on the country line of North Carolina and the county line of Lunenburg, and being part of a tract purchased by Frederick Jones, dec'd. of Roger Tillman, and by Jones sold to Bradley, and being the plantation where Roger Tillman formerly lived. Witnesses were John Alston, Wm. Beattie, William Brown, John Ruffin, Jr., and James Davenport. Indenture proved in Court on May 25, 1767, by John Alston, John Ruffin, Jr., and James Davenport.

Deed Book 8, page 521, Brunswick County, Virginia

Feb 27, 1997 - 15:53 - From: - Carol A. Morrison

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DEED - MARTAIN, William - MARTAIN, Jane - Indenture made the 23rd day of October, 1769, between William Martain and Jane, his wife, parties of the first part, and Thomas Briggs, for 30 pounds, conveying 100 acres on Wagua Creek, adjoing lands of Walker, Gilliam, Daniels, and Abraham Martain. No witnesses. Indenture was acknowledged in Court on October 23, 1769, by William Martain and Jane Martain, and Jane relinquished her right of dower.

Deed Book 9, page 545, Brunswick County, Virginia

Feb 27, 1997 - 16:11 - From: - Carol A. Morrison

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DEED - MACLIN, John - Indenture made the 27th day of November, 1769, between John Maclin and Lewis Grigg, for 60 pounds, conveying 280 acres, and adjoining lands of William Dun, Lawrance House, James Wren, Francis Wren, and Benjamin Harrison, and being the part of a tract of land for 350 acres granted to Thomas Sandiford by Patent dated June 1, 1751, and conveyed to the said John Maclin by deed dated August 25, 1764. No witnesses. Indenture, Memorandum of Livery of Seizin, and Receipt were acknowledged in Court on November 27, 1769, by John Maclin.

Deed Book 9, page 552, Brunswick County, Virginia

Feb 27, 1997 - 16:13 - From: - Carol A. Morrison

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GUARDIAN ACCOUNT - MARSHALL, James - 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

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GUARDIAN ACCOUNT - MCCONNICO, Christopher - Account of the profits of the estate of John Walker, orphan of George Walker, dec'd. was exhibited and sworn to by Christopher M. Conice or McConnico, who intermarried with Mary Stith, who was Administratrix with the Will Annexed of Drury Stith, dec'd., which said Drury was guardian of the said Walker. Presented in Court on November 28, 1791.

Deed Book 4, page 97 (Guardian Accounts Section), Brunswick County, Virginia

Feb 27, 1997 - 16:30 - From: - Carol A. Morrison

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CHANCERY PROCEEDING - MARRABLE, Benjamin - 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 - 13:18 - From: - Carol A. Morrison

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UNRECORDED WILL - MINGEE, John - The family group comes from this document. The ages of the children is not known. It seems as if John and Charles were the older as they were left the first colt from the Bay Mare. He (John Sr.) speaks of Elizah, Jensy, Jones and Dathan as small children. William G. Mingee was named as executor but it doesn't say how he was related to the family. The will was written on July 3, 1801. The estate was to be divided between all living children equally when his wife died. Nathan was to recieve his lands at the mothers death.

Dinwiddie County, Virginia, Court House Records

Mar 18, 1997 - 16:16 - From: - Joanne Mingia Burch

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WILL - MASON, John - Campbell County Will Book #11 Pg. 412 " I John Mason being of sound mind and 74 years old, do hereby, make this my last will and testament, in manner and form following, that is to say, 1st I give to my wife Mary Mason, all my perishable property during her natural life after her death I desire that my perishable property be sold and equally divided between my children to with Martin Mason, Jacob E. Mason, John M. Mason, Rachel Dudley, Thomas W. Mason, Henryetta H. Dudley, George E. Mason, Charles E. Mason, & William H. Mason, 2nd I give to my wife Mary Mason, 250 acres flour, griss mill & saw mill attached thereto, the plantation and dwelling, house, with the above number of acres specified, during her natural life, after her death I give the same to my three sons to with, John M. Mason, Thomas W. Mason, William H. Mason, I give the dwelling house and plantation to Thomas W. Mason, the Grist Mill and Saw Mill to John M. Mason & William H. Mason, with 83 1/3 acres of land. To John M. Mason also 83 1/3 acres of land , to William H. Mason, 83 1/3 acres of land to Thomas W. Mason , with an equal part in Mills, to be divided equally so as to give timber to Thomas part, I desire that the balance of my land be equally divided between the rest of my children, except Charles part, that I desire to give to his children, I also desire that the land should be surveyed so as to give each of my children the land which they have leased and home which they have built, if it can be done conviently, so as to not interfere with each their plantations. I desire that my wife , Mary, shall live where she lives and be supported from the plantation and mills. I desire that Thomas, John, & William will take charge of her and see that she is tended to well during her natural life. Also I desire that Thomas, John, & William shall pay all debts against me, doctor bills, and store accounts, I desire also that Thomas Mason and John M. Mason, Shall assist my son William Mason to build a house, if he should want one for himself to live in. I desire that each Legatee shall pay his part for surveying the land and allotting the same. And lastly I do hereby contribute and appoint my sons John M. Mason & Thomas W. Mason, Execetives of this my last will and testiment, hereby revoking all other former wills and testimony, by me heretofore made. In writing whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this the 3rd day of December in the year of our Lord 1855. Teste John Mason John B. Phillips James B. ______

Will Book # 11, Pg. 412 Campbell County, Virginia

Apr 6, 1997 - 21:44 - From: - Barbara Keys

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WILL - MASON, John - CAMPBELL COUNTY WILL BOOK 1 PG. 291-292 In the name of God Amen. I John MASON of Campbell County and the state of Virginia being sick in body but in perfect mind and memory and calling to mind that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this to be my last will and testament, first of all I give my soul to Almighty God that gave it and my body to the earth to be buried , do asently at the discretion of my Exeactrichs and Executor hereafter nominated and as for such worldly goods it has pleased almighty God to bless me with in this world, I dispose of in the following manner ( ___ ) ,_______ I give and bequeth unto my beloved wife Mary MASON one half of my land including the house and plantation where I now live to her and her heirs, forever, also all my moveable Estate, such as one bay mare, cows, hogs, and all household furniture and implements of husbandry in any case to me belonging ______ I give and bequeth the other half of my land in the followind manner, to my brother and three sisters, Martin MASON, Elizabeth PRIBLE, Mary MASON, Margaret POWERS, to be equally divided among the above four persons to them and their heirs forever. Last of all I constitute and appoint my beloved wife Mary MASON, my Execatrichs and Peter HUNTER my Executor of this my last will and testament and revoke all wills and testaments formerly made by me and testify this is my last will and testament given under my hand this 24th day of September 1795. Signed, Sealed and Acknowledged John MASON X in the presence of Peter CLAYWELL, Thomas GOOCH X , Elizabeth ARTHUR At the court held for Campbell County January 7th 1796, the within last will and testament of John MASON deceased was proved by the Oaths of Peter CLAYWELL and Thomas GOOCH two of the witnesses hereto subscribed and ordained to be recorded in and at a court held for the said county the 4th day of February following. On the motion of Mary MASON the exectric and Peter HUNTER the executor in the said will named she made oath thereto according to law. Certificate is granted them for obtaining probate thereof in due form giving security Whereupon they together with Robert WATKINS and George RICHARDSON their sercurities entered into and aknowledged their bond in the __________ one thousand dollars conditioned as the law directs for the said executive and executors due and faithfull administration of the said decadants estate and performance of this will. Teste Ro. ALEXANDER CCC

Will Book # 1, Pg. 291-292 Campbell County, Virginia

Apr 6, 1997 - 21:51 - From: - Barbara Keys

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WILL - MARTIN, William - In the name of God Amen- I William Martin of Brunswick County of Virginia being very weak of Body but of perfect Memory do make my last Will and Testiment in the following manner- first I give and Bequeath my Soul to God my body to be Burried in a Decent Christian manner on my own Land. I give and Bequeath unto my Beloved Spouse Mary Martin all and every particulars that belongs to my Estate during her life and after her Discease to be Equally divided among my Children the Land being Excepted which I give and Bequeath unto my son Henry Martin and his Heir and afsigns. I do Willingly allow and make my Beloved sons William Martin and Abraham Martin my true and Lawful Executors of the said Estate therefore I interchangably set my hand and Seal as it being my last will and Testament this first day of July in the Second year of our Majestis Reign and in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven Hundred and sixty Two. William Martin (Seal) Signed & Sealed In the Presence of us William Brown, John Brown, Benjamin Burrel (sp). At a court held for Brunswick County the 22nd day of November 1762 This Will was proved according to Law by the oaths of William Brown and Benjamin Barrell (sp). Witnesses then to and Ordered to be Recorded. And at a court held for the said County the 23rd day of May 1763. On the Motion of Wm. Martin and Abraham Martin the Execution therein mentioned who made oath thereto and Together with Henry Martin and Jonathan Williams this termination (sp) intend (sp) into and acknowledge this Bond in the penalty of Five Hundred pounds Conditioned as the Law Directs Certificate was granted them for obtaining a probate thereof in an (sp) form. Teste- John Robinson CC.

Will Book 4, page 311, Brunswick Co.,Virginia

Apr 24, 1997 - 12:15 - From: - Jeffrey L. Martin

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INVENTORY - MARTIN, William - Inventory returned into Brunswick County Court this 25th day of July, 1764 and ordered Recorded. Teste John Robinson CC: Persuant to an order of the wishfull Court of Brunswick County We the Subscribers being first sworn before Henry Edmunds a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid have appraised in Current money the Estate of Wm. Martin Deceased as follows to Wit.

3 Cows and 3 Earlings (sp).............................L 6..0..0 1 House..................................................5..0..0 6
Head of Sheep..........................................1..2..6
a Parcell of old Iron....................................0..15.0
1 pr of Iron Wedges......................................0..5..0 5 Casks..................................................0..13.6 3
powdering Tubs and 1 Churn.............................0..10.0
2 Bottles and 2 Viols (sp)...............................0..1..3
3 (illegible) & 5 forks..................................0..2..0
2 gimblets (sp) 2 prs Sizors & 1 pr Compafses (sp).......0..1..6
1 Canaster (sp), 1 Jack, 1 Jreppis (sp) Body & 1 Razor...0..4..6
1 Dish, 3 Basons (sp), 6 plates & 10 spoons..............1..3..6
a parcell of old Books...................................0..7..6
a pair of old Cards (sp).................................0..0..6
1 Lathing hammer and 1 Chizell...........................0..3..0
1 old Hatchett...........................................0..2..6 4
old Reap Hooks.........................................0..0..6
1 hand saw, 1 Drawing knife & 1 Auger....................0..5..0
1 old Hay................................................0..1..6
2 Jugs...................................................0..5..0
1 Saddle and Bridle......................................0..17.6
2 Hides..................................................0..10.0
1 Saro (sp)..............................................0..12.6
1 Gun....................................................1..0..0
2 pails, 1 Washing Tub and Tray..........................0..5..0
3 Iron Potts and 2 pr of Hooks...........................0..18.0
1 Beddstand & leord (sp), Bed & furniture................1..5..0
1 Bedstand & D.....D................................................3..0..0
2 Chests...................................................................0..7..6
1 Loom.....................................................................0..5..0
3 old Barrels..............................................................0..7..0
1 Leather Wallet.........................................................0..1..0
2 old (illegible).............................................................0..5..0
1 Negro man named Boatswain...................................70.0..0
1 D Wench named Hannah and her child......................80.0..0
.. L176.17.9
1 Body Iron..............................................0..4..0
1 Meal Bagg..............................................0..2..0
1 Taper Bitt.............................................0..1..0
1 Iron Handle............................................0..0..1.5
1 pair of Hamus (sp).....................................0..0..7.5 L177..6..0

Wit: Robert Briggs, Philemon Lacy, James Lindsey (note: James Briggs b. 1753/4 m. Ann Collins in Chatham/Orange Co. NC) Returned into Brunswick County Court the 27th day of August 1764 and ordered to be Recorded. Teste John Robertson CC.

Will Book 4, page 411, Brunswick Co.,Virginia

Apr 24, 1997 - 12:15 - From: - Jeffrey L. Martin

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CIVIL WAR RECORD - MAITLAND, James M. - Maitland, James M.: enl. 7/10/61 Co. E in Brunswick; present 7/10-8/31/61; POW Ft. Donelson-sick-sent from Camp Morton to Vicksburg for exchange-sick furlough 30 days 10/22/62; present 9-12/63, 4/1/64 and 5-8/64; received clothes 9/27/64, 10/13/64, 12/3/64, and 12/28/64; b. about 1836 to Michael and Roda Lewis Maitland; m. Anne E. Maitland, sister of Hartwell and James Coleman-3 children.

56th Virginia Infantry-Brunswick Co., VA/William A. Young, Jr. & Patricia C. Young. Pg. 159

May 17, 1997 - 18:55 - From: -

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Brunswick County VA family trees

Carol A. Morrison - Fayetteville, NC