MISC. DEED ABSTRACTS OF
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
(DEED BOOKS 1-5)


Lease dated October 4, 1732, between George Hicks and Sarah, his
wife, of Surry County, and Daniel Carroll of Prince George
County, concerning parcel of land on Poplar Creek, which was
granted to Daniel Hicks, by Letters Patent bearing date of
October 31, 1726. Presented to Court on October 5, 1732. Deeds
and Wills Book 1, page 12. Release portion begins page 13.

Lease dated October 4, 1732, between George Hicks of Surry County
and Alexander Sinney of Prince George County, Clerk, for 260
acres on South side of Maherrin River "fork of the first Great
Creek above Christiana Fort. Reference of Letters Patent bearing
date at Williamsburgh of October 13, 172 . Signed by George and
Sarah Hicks. Presented to Court on October 5, 1733. Deeds and
Wills Book 1, page 15. Release portion begins page 16.

Indenture dated October 8, 1732, between Jarvis Winfield of Surry
County, and Moses Dunkley of Brunswick County, for 200 acres on
both sides of Waguy Creek on the South side of the Nottoway
River. Presented to Court on November 2, 1732. Deeds and Wills
Book 1, page 30.

Indenture dated August, 1733, between Thomas Wilson and Amy, his
wife, to James Loftin. Deeds and Wills Book 1, page 43.

Gift Deed from Elizabeth Irvin of St. Andrews Parish, dated
August 30, 1733, for love and affection to son-in-law, Robert
Hicks, Jr., 420 acres on South side of Meherin River (names John
Peterson and William Auldridge in property description).
Witnessed by Burrell Brown, John Leonard and Batt Peterson.
Presented in Court on October 4, 1733. Deeds and Wills Book 1,
page 80.

Lease between Burrell Brown and Mary, his wife, and John Taylor
Duke, dated February 6, 1733. Deeds and Wills Book 1, page 106.

Mortgage Deed dated the 7th day of November, 1734, from Drury
Stith of Brunswick County to Robert Bolling of Prince George
County, for 86 pounds, 4 shillings and 3 pence, secured by 6
Negroes. Witnessed by Stephen Dewey, George Walton, and Moses
Dunkley. Presented in Court on November 7, 1734. Deeds and
Wills Book 1, page 132.

Mortgage Deed dated the 7th day of November, 1734, from Drury
Stith to Robert Bolling, Administrator of the Estate of Drury
Bolling, late of the County of Prince George, dec'd., for 38
pounds, 11 shillings, 9 pence and half penny, secured by 3
Negroes. Witnessed by Stephen Dewey, George Walton, and Moses
Dunkley. Presented in Court on November 7, 1734. Deeds and
Wills Book 1, page 133.

Lease dated the 3rd day of February, 1734, between John Ray and
Robert Hix, Jr., for 195 acres. Presented in Court on February
6, 1734. Deeds and Wills Book 1, page 152. Release dated the
4th day of February, 1734, begins on page 153.

Gift Deed from Robert Hix, Senr. of St. Andrews Parish in
Brunswick County dated July 7, 1734, for "especially for and in
consideration of the true love and natural affection which I bear
to Samuel Clark, Jr. of the parish and county aforesaid"
conveying land to Samuel Clark, Jr., containing by estimation 580
acres lying and being on the North side of Roanoke River in the
County of Brunswick (description includes Richard Jones' line and
Cornelius Keith). Signed by Robert Hix, Senr. Witnessed by
Moses Dunkley, Theophilus Feild and Josias Randle. Deeds and
Wills Book 1, page 165.

Indenture made the 1st day of April, 1735, between Robert Hicks
of Brunswick County on the one part and Thomas Jacobs and Tabetha
Jacobs, his wife, daughter to the said Robert Hicks of the other
part, for 10 pounds, conveying one certain tract or pearsall
(sic) of land containing one hundred acres lying in Brunswick
County on the North side of Meherin River, to Thomas Jacobs and
Tabetha Jacobs, his wife, for and during their natural life and
hafter (sic) or their decease unto Thomas Jacobs and John Jacobs,
sons to the said Thomas Jacobs and Tabetha, his wife. Signed by
Robert Hicks and Frances Hicks. Witnessed by John Irby and Jane
Roberts. Presented to Court on the 3rd day of April, 1735.
Deeds and Wills Book 1, page 167.

Indenture made the 7th day of April, 1737, between William
Walters of St. Andrews Parish and Drury Stith, Gentleman, for 20
pounds, conveying 240 acres on South side of Maherrin River.
Witnesses were M. Cadet Young, Willm. Jones, and Canduis Cargill.

Presented in Court and acknowledged on April 7, 1737. Deeds and
Wills Book 1, page 313.

Indenture made the 7th day of June, 1738, between Thomas Loyd,
Sr., of St. Andrews Parish and Drury Stith, Gentleman, for 50
pounds, conveying 283 acres on lower side of Sturgeon Run on the
South side of Nottoway River. Witnesses were James Parrish and
M. Cadet Young. Presented in Court and acknowledged on June 7,
1739. Deed Book 1, page 526.

Indenture made the 2nd day of August, 1739, between Thomas Couch,
Sr., Thomas Couch, Jr., and Drury Stith, Gentleman, for 30
pounds, conveying 566 acres on the Pine Lick Branch (John
Stroud's corner, Thomas Lloyd's line, Talbott's line, Morris's
corner), same being granted to the said Thomas Couch, Sr., by
Letters of Patent at Williamsburgh, 1720. Witnesses were M.
Cadet Young and William Edwards. Presented in Court and
acknowledged on August 2, 1739. Deed Book 1, page 530.

Indenture (Lease) made the 1st day May, 1739, between Bird Thomas
Lanier and Benjamin Lanier. Deed Bookk 2, page 7.

Indenture made the 7th day of August, 1740, between John Cooke
and Nathaniel Cooke and Samuel Harwell, for 20 pounds, conveying
286 acre tract on South side of Stony Hill Run. Witnesses were
M. Cadet Young and John Stroud. Acknowledged in Court on August
7, 1740. Deed Book 2, page ___.

Indenture made the 5th day of March, 1740, between John Stroud,
of St. Andrews Parish, Planter, and Drury Stith, Gent. of St.
Andrews Parish, for 20 pounds, conveying 196 acres on North side
of Sturgeon Run, being part of a larger tract formerly granted to
John Stroud, Sr., and bequeathed to his son, John Stroud.
Witnesses were M. Cadet Young, Ralph Dunkley, and Matthew Mayo.
Acknowledged in Court on March 5, 1740, at which time, Jane
Stroud, wife of the said John Stroud, appeared and relinquished
her dower interest. Deed Book 2, page 51.

Indenture made the 2nd day of April, 1741, between William Smith,
Planter, and David Walker, Gentleman of the Parish of Bristol,
County of Prince George, for 20 pounds, conveying 500 acre tract
on South side of Roanoke River, being part of a 790 acre tract
granted to the said William Smith by Letters of Patent bearing
date of October 13, in the 1st year of the reign of King George,
II. Acknowledged in Court in April, 1741. Deed Book 2, page 57.

Indenture (Lease) made the 6th day of August, 1741, between
Gabriel Harrison of the County of Prince George, and Abraham Cook
of the County of Hanover, for 5 shillings, conveying 300 acres on
North side of Roanoke River a little below Swan Pond. Witnesses
were John Dodd and William Baker. Acknowledged in Court on August
6, 1741. Deed Book 2, page 93. Release begins on page 94.

Deed of Gift of 1741, from Ambrose Jackson, Sr. and his son,
Ambros Jackson and son-in-law, Samuel Harwell, Tracts on South
side of Little Creek, (1st tract): Beginning at the mouth of a
small branch on the Creek aforesaid so running up the said branch
to Benjamin Harrisons line thence up the said Harrisons line to a
corner tree of John Ogbun thence along the said Ogbun line to the
said Little Creek, so down the said creek to the first station
concluding 150 acres. (Other tract): Beginning on the small
branch aforesaid running up the said branch to the said Benjamin
Harrisons line so down the said Harrisons line to a corner of
William Collers land so up the said Collers line to the first
Station concluding 150 acres. Being the same land granted to
Ambros Jackson, Sr. by Letters of Patent bearing date of 1732.
Witnesses were Thomas Lanier and Wm. Collier. Acknowledged in
Court on September 3, 1741. Deed Book 2, page 99.

Indenture made the 3rd day of November, in the 15th year of the
reign of George, II, between William Jones, Sr. and William
McKenney, for 5 pounds, conveying 100 acres on South side of the
Pines Branch and being the same land granted to William Jones,
Sr. by Letters of Patent bearing date of June 1, in the 14th year
of the reign of George, II. Witnesses were John Jones, Sr., John
Jones, Jr., and Robt. Whithall. Acknowledged in Court on
November 5, 1741. Deed Book 2, page 118.

Indenture (Lease) made the 13th day of November, 1741, between
William Gower and wife, Anne Gower, and John Collier of Prince
George County, for tract on Reedy Branch. Witnesses were
Nicholas Lanier and John Cooke. Acknowledged in Court on
December 3, 1741. Deed Book 2, page 122. Release begins on page
124.

Indenture (Mortgage) made the 27th day of June, 1741, between
William Stroud, Planter, and Drury Stith, Gent., conveying 196
acres on both sides of Sturgeon Run and 392 acres which was
surveyed for John Stroud, dec'd. in 1729, to secure payment of 12
pounds, 12 shillings and 2 pence. Witnesses were M. Cadet Young,
Wm. Maclin, and Thomas Sadler. Acknowledged in Court on December
3, 1741. Deed Book 2, page 125.

Indenture made the 3rd day of August, 1742, between James
Pittillo of Bristol Parish, County of Prince George, and John Cox
of St. Andrews Parish, County of Brunswick, for 30 pounds,
conveying 252 acres in the fork of Sturgeon Run, bounded by the
line of Gabriel Harrison and Henry Morris and granted to the said
James Pettillo by Letters of Patent bearing date of September 10,
1735. Witnesses were Abraham Cocke and Joshua Smith.
Acknowledged in Court on September 2, 1742. Deed Book 2, page
178.

Indenture (Lease) made the 4th day of November, 1742, between
John Jackson and Rebecca, his wife, and Robert Hicks of Surry
County, for the term of 1 year, tract on North side of Reedy
Creek. Witnesses were Edward Tatum, Jesse Tatum and Lucy
Jackson. Acknowledged in Court on November 4, 1742. Deed Book
2, page 192. Release begins on page 194.

Indenture (Lease) made the 5th day of August, 1742, between
Thomas Collier and Francis Price. Deed Book 2, page 200.

Indenture (Lease) made the 6th day of January, 1742, between
Robert Wynne and Frances, his wife, and Lewelling Jones. Deed
Book 2, page 216.

Indenture made the 25th day of January, 1742, between John
Beddingfield and Richard Hide, for 20 pounds, conveying 280
acres. Deed Book 2, page 226.

Indenture (Lease) made the 26th day of June, 1742, between Peter
Mitchel and William Irby, for 242 acres on Dan River. Deed Book
2, page 231.

Indenture made the 28th day of February, 1742, between Cornelius
Keith and Thomas Twitty, for 25 pounds, conveying 100 acres,
being same land in that certain deed of gift from Robert Hix,
Sr., late of Brunswick County, dec'd. to the said Cornelius
Keith, dated the 2nd day of May, 1734, and the same being part of
a larger tract of land granted to the said Robert Hix in his
lifetime. Witnesses were Clement Read, M. Cadet Young, and
Thomas Lanier. Acknowledged in Court on March 3, 1742, at which
time Elizabeth, wife of the said Cornelius Keith, appeared and
relinquished her dower interest. Deed Book 2, page 236.

Deed of Gift dated the 7th day of October, 1742, between Lewis
Parham and James Parham, his kinsman, to enjoy the liberty of
grinding toll free at the mill. Acknowledged in Court on March
3, 1742. Deed Book 2, page 238.

Indenture made the 10th day of November, 1740, between Robert
Munford of the County of Prince George, Gent. and Anne, his wife,
and Sterling Clack of the County of Brunswick, Gent., for 150
pounds, conveying 1,000 acres being part of a 3,000 acre tract of
land purchase of Hodges Goodwyne, brother and heir at law of
Thomas Goodwyne, dec'd. on the 6th day of June, 1734. Witnesses
were David Walker, Stith Hardaway, Robert Evans, Baxter Davie and
John Trant. Acknowledged in Court on April 2, 1742. Deed Book
2, page 258.

Summons to Theophilus Feild, Theoderick Bland, Peter Jones, Hugh
Miller, and Samuel Gordon of Prince George County, Gentlemen,
giving them or any two or more of them the power to receive the
acknowledgment of Anne Munford. Deed Book 2, page 262.

Indenture made the 5th day of November, 1742, between Robert
Munford of Prince George County, Gent. and Anne, his wife, and
James Clack of Gloucester, Gent., conveying 2,500 acres being the
remainder of the tract sold to Sterling Clack. Deed Book 2, apge
272.

Indenture made the 5th day of May, 1743, between Samuel Harwell
of Prince George County, and Mark Harwell of Brunswick County,
for 5 pounds, conveying 195 acres, being same land granted to
Samuel Harwell by Letters of Patent bearing date of March 23,
1733. Witnesses were Thomas Lanier, Daniel Carrell and James
Coleman. Acknowledged in Court on May 5, 1743. Deed Book 2,
page 276.

Indenture made the 5th day of June, 1743, between Benjamin
Harrison of Brunswick County, and Samuel Wilson, for 16 pounds,
conveying 238 acres on the head of the great branches of ______
of Reeds Creek as by Letters of Patent granted to the said
Benjamin Harrison, bearing date of November 23, 1742.
Acknowledged in Court on May 5, 1742, at which time Elizabeth
Harrison, his wife, appeared and relinquished her dower. Deed
Book 2, page 286.

Deed of Gift dated _____________, from Reaps Jones to his
brother, Samuel Jones, conveying 448 acres, being the upper end
of Reaps Jones' 806 acre tract on Green Creek. Witnesses were
Robert Briggs, Mathew Mathis and John Kilgreas. Acknowledged in
Court on July 7, 1743, at which time, Lucretia Jones, wife of
Reaps Jones, appeared and relinquished her dower. Deed Book 2,
page 333.

Indenture (Mortgage) made the 13th day of August, 1743, between
Drury Stith and Thomas Cocke of Surry County, conveying slaves,
to secure payment of 39 pounds, 8 shillings and 5 pence.
Witnesses were Robert Jones, Jr. and Thomas Lanier. Acknowledged
in Court on November 3, 1743. Deed Book 2, page 375.

Indenture made the 1st day of March, 1743, between John Brown of
Prince George County, and William Eaton, Jr., of Prince George
County, for 40 pounds, conveying 200 acres on Freeman's branch,
being same land granted to the said John Brown by Letters of
Patent bearing date of February 22, 1724. Witnesses were David
Walker and Anthony Haynes. Acknowledged in Court on March 1,
1743, at which time Joan Brown, wife of the said John Brown,
appeared and relinquished her dower. Deed Book 2, page 409.

Indenture made the 21st day of March, 1743, between George Briggs
of Albemarle Parish, County of Surry, and Sarah, his wife, and
Howell Briggs of Albemarle Parish, County of Surry, for 16
pounds, conveying 455 acres on South side of Maherrin River and
on Southeast side of Beaver Pond Creek, previously granted to the
said George Briggs by Letters of Patent bearing date of July 17,
1726. Witnesses were Robert Jones, Jr., J. Scott and Hek. Clack.

Deed Book 2, page 421.

Indenture tripartite made the 13th day of March, 1740, between
James Munford, William Stark, Theodorick Bland, Gentlemen of
Prince George County, and Benjamin Harrison of Brunswick County,
for 40 pounds, conveying __ hundred and 65 acre tract, being
same granted to __________________ by Letters of Patent bearing
date of June 16, 172 . Witnesses were John Wall, Walter
Campbell, Samuel Gordon, and Robert Jones, Jr., and Theophilus
Feild. Acknowledged in Court on ________________, at which time,
Elizabeth Munford, wife of the said James Munford, appeared and
relinquished her dower. Deed Book 2, page 425.

Indenture made the 17th day of February, 1743, between Hugh
Boston of Amelia County, and Thomas Jones of Amelia County, for
100 pounds, conveying 550 acres on both sides of Ash Camp Creek,
being same lands conveyed by Letters of Patent bearing date of
March 15, 1741. Acknowledged in Court on April 5, 1744. Deed
Book 2, page 444.

Indenture made the 5th day of June, 1744, between James Hicks of
Brunswick County, and George Hicks of Brunswick County, Gent.,
for 150 pounds, conveying 810 acres on North side of Maherrin
River, being the plantation whereon Capt. Robert Hicks formerly
lived and part of the 1,010 acre of land devised by the Last Will
and Testament of Robert Hicks to the said James Hicks. Witnesses
were Benjamin Chapman Donaldson, John Wall, Jr., and Henry
Beddingfield. Acknowledged in Court on June 7, 1744, at which
time, Martha Hicks, wife of the said James Hicks, appeared and
relinquished her dower. Deed Book 2, page 474.

Indenture made the 1st day of June, 1744, between James Hick and
Benjamin Seawell, for 16 pounds, conveying 200 acres on North
side of the Great Branch at James Wyches path. Witnesses were
John Wall, Jr., George Hicks, and Henry Beddingfield.
Acknowledged in Court on June 7, 1744, at which time Martha
Hicks, wife of the said James Hicks, appeared and relinquished
her dower. Deed Book 2, page 476.

Indenture made the 2nd day of August, 1744, between John Andrews
of Surry County, and Benjamin Harrison of Brunswick County,
conveying 274 acres on South side of Great Creek and on both
sides of the Mill Creek, and being the same lands granted to John
Andrews by Letters of Patent bearing date of July 25, 1741.
Names of the witnesses were not given. Acknowledged in Court on
August 2, 1744. Deed Book 2, page 478.

Bond of John Peterson to Charles Hix, dated August 2, 1744, for
50 pounds, concerning purchase of 261 acre tract of land by
Charles Hix from John Bishop of North Carolina and Christian
Bishop, wife of the said John Bishop. Deed Book 2, page 480.

Indenture made the 16th day of ________, 1744, between Benjamin
Harrison of Surry County, and Susanna, his wife, and Nathaniel
Harrison of Prince George County, and Mary, his wife, and John
Willis of Gloucester County, Gent., for 668 pounds, 1 shilling,
and 6 pence, conveying 3,265 acres on both sides of Three Creeks
formerly in Surry County, and being same lands granted to
Nathaniel Harrison, Esq. by Letters of Patent bearing date of
November 18, 1724; 625 acre tract of land on South side of Little
Creek of the Three Creeks formerly in Surry County, and being
same land granted to Nathaniel Harrison, Esq., dec'd. by Letters
of Patent bearing date of December 14, 1723; 425 acre tract on
South side of Three Creek and on North side of ______ Creek,
being same lands granted to James Washington by Letters of Patent
bearing date of February 22, 1722, and sold by the said James
Washington to Nathaniel Harrison, Esq., dec'd.; 490 acre tract on
both side of Maherrin River, being same lands granted to David
Crawley, now deceased, by Letters of Patent bearing date of
February 18, 1722, and sold to Nathaniel Harrison, Esq., dec'd.;
130 acre tract on North side of Maherrin River granted to David
Crawley by Letters of Patent bearing date of February 22, 1724
and by David Crawley was given and devised to Nathaniel Harrison,
Esq., dec'd. and devised to Benjamin Harrison by the Last Will
and Testament of Nathaniel Harrison, Esq., dec'd., dated December
15, 1726 ; and 240 acre tract on Uriah's Branch, according to a
survey of land made for Benjamin Harrison by Drury Stith, dated
January ___, 17__. Witnesses were Nathaniel Edwards, William
Skipwith, Fal Skipwith, Augt. Curtis, John Emerley, Thos.
Emerley. Acknowledged receipt of money from John Willis paid by
the hands of his father, Col. Francis Willis. Deed Book 2, page
484.

Indenture made the ___ day of ____________, 174_, between
Benjamin Jones and Constance, his wife, of Prince George County,
Mauris Gills and Luce, his wife, William Bishop, and Amy, his
wife, and Joseph Carter, conveying land granted to Henry Pebles,
father of the said Constance Jones, Luce Gills, and Amy Bishop,
by Letters of Patent bearing date of July 7, 1726. Deed Book 2,
page 504.

Indenture made the 4th day of April, 1745, between Bird Thomas
Lanier of Brunswick County and Richard Russell, for 45 pounds,
conveying 283 acres, being a part of a larger tract granted to
John Spell by Letters of Patent bearing date of December 28,
1736, and beginning at Daniel Taylor's corner hickory. . .
Witnesses were John Ward, John Ezell, and Thomas Twitty.
Acknowledged in Court on April 4, 1745, by Bird Thomas Lanier and
Mary Lanier, wife of the said Bird Thomas Lanier, appeared and
voluntarily relinquished her right of dower. Deed Book 3, page
6.

Indenture made the 20th day of March, 1744, between William Batt
of Prince George County and William Adams of Brunswick County,
for 20 pounds, conveying 290 acres, lying and being on the South
side of Maherrin River. Witnesses were Thomas Lanier, John
Maclin, and James Cook. Proved by the oaths of the witnesses
thereto in Court on April 4, 1745. Deed Book 3, page 10.

Indenture made the ____ day of March, 1744, between William
Munford of Prince George County and David Douglas, conveying
39__ acres, granted to the said ______________ by Letters of
Patent bearing date of September __, 1730, Witnesses were Henry
Dickson, Mark Harwell and David Abernathy. Deed signed by
William Munford and Mary Munford. Proved by the oaths of the
witnesses thereto, in Court on April 4, 1745. Deed Book 3, page
13.

Indenture made the 2nd day of May, 1745, between Henry Jones of
St. Andrews Parrish, County of Brunswick, and William Jones of
same, for 20 shillings, conveying 288 acres on Hickory Run.
Witnesses were William Averis and William Rede. Acknowledged in
Court on May 2, 1745, by Henry Jones. Deed Book 3, page 15.

Indenture made the 2nd day of May, 1745, between Henry Jones of
St. Andrews Parrish, County of Brunswick, and Hix Jones of same,
for 20 shillings, conveying 116 acres of land. Witnesses were
William Rede and William Averis. Acknowledged in Court on May 2,
1745, by Henry Jones. Deed Book 3, page 16.

Indenture made the 2nd day of May, 1745, between Hix Jones and
William Jones, for 5 shillings, conveying 12 acres on Hickory
Run. Witnesses were Moses Dunkly, William Edwards, and Morgan
Mackenny. Signed by Hicks Jones. Acknowledged in Court on May
2, 1745, by Hicks Jones. Deed Book 3, page 18.

Indenture made the 2nd day of May, 1745, between James Wyche and
Elizabeth, his wife, of Surry County, and Charles Collier of
Brunswick County, for 20 pounds, conveying 150 acres on South
side of Maherrin River on Beaverpond Creek. Names of the
witnesses were not given. Acknowledged in Court on May 2, 1745,
by James Wyche and Elizabeth Wyche. Deed Book 3, page 20.

Indenture made the 17th day of May, 1745, between William Smith
of Brunswick County, Planter, and Batt Peterson, for 25 pounds,
conveying 150 acres on South side of Maherrin River beginning on
the side Batt Peterson's line and running up both sides of the
Long Slash for it quantity Witnesses were Burrell Brown, Belean
Posey, and Sarah Denton. Acknowledged in Court on June 6, 1745,
by William Smith. Deed Book 3, page 26.

Indenture made the 29th day of June, 1745, between John Robinson
and William Brodnax of Prince George County, for 18 pounds,
conveying 351 acres bounded by James Walkers land he bought of
William King, John Colliers land, Henry Wilkins land, William
Gowens and Cage Perry's land (the land whereon the church stands
and the land which the said John Robinson bought of Richard
Hockebe. Condition of the indenture was to secure payment of 36
pounds. Witnesses were Elizabeth Carlos, Ann Brodnax, and Henry
Brodnax. Acknowledged in Court on August 1, 1745. Deed Book 3,
page 54.

Indenture made the 3rd day of June, 1745, between Henry
Beddingfield and Isabel, his wife, of Surry County and Moses
Johnson of Surry County, for 50 pounds, conveying 870 acres on
South side of Fountains Creek. Witnesses were William Willie,
Robert Jones, Jr., John Mason, Jr., William Johnson, and Moses
Johnson, Jr. Proved by the oaths of the witnesses, Robert Jones,
Jr., William Johnson, and Moses Johnson, Jr. in Court on October
3, 1745. In Court on January 2, 1746, Isabel Beddingfield
appeared and relinguished her right of dower. Deed Book 3, page
71.

Indenture made the 3rd day of October, 1745, between Abraham Cook
and Sarah, his wife, of Brunswick County, Planter, and James
Hester of Louisa County, Planter, for 20 pounds, conveying 2.89
acres on Little Creek bounded by the land of William Davis.
Witnesses were Christopher Hudson, Joseph Perrin and Robert
Hester. Acknowledged in Court on October 3, 1745. Deed Book 3,
page 76.

Indenture made the 2 day of January, 1745 (sic), between Thomas
Williams of Prince George County, and Rachel, his wife, and John
Cox of Brunswick County, and Lucretia, his wife, parties of the
first part, and John Evans of Brunswick County, for 60 pounds,
conveying 250 acres in the fork of Sturgeon Run, beginning at
Gabriel Harrison's line. . . Henry Morris's line, the same being
formerly granted to James Pittillo by Letters of Patent bearing
date of September 10, 1735, and the said James Pittillo sold to
the said John Cox and by the said John Cox for some special cause
conveyed to the said Thomas Williams. Names of the witnesses
were not given. Acknowledged in Court on January 2, 1745. Deed
Book 3, page 117.

Indenture made the 19th day of October, 1745, between Daniel
Hicks, son and devisee of John Hicks, late of the County of
Surry, dec'd. and Francis Stainback, for 15 pounds, conveying his
one half interest in 400 acres tract on Steven's Branch and
devised by the Last Will and Testament of the said John Hicks, to
his two sons, John Hicks and Daniel Hicks, equally. Witnesses
were Sterling Clack, Wm. Parker and James Carter. Acknowledged
in Court on February 6, 1745. Deed Book 3, page 121.

Indenture made the 6th day of February, 1745, between Samuel
Harwell, Sr., of Prince George County and Samuel Harwell, Jr.,
his son, of Brunswick County, conveying 180 acres tract on South
side of Nottoway River and being the same lands granted to Samuel
Harwell, Sr., by Letters of Patent bearing date of September 28,
1728. Deed Book 3, page 137.

Indenture made the 25th day of January, 1745, between Thomas
Hicks of North Carolina, and Nathaniel Edwards of Brunswick
County, Virginia, for 40 pounds, conveying 250 acres on North
side of Maherrin River and is the lower part of a tract of land
containing 500 acres whereon Daniel Hicks, late of Brunswick
County, at the time of his death did dwell and by his Last Will
and Testament dated December 17, 1734, the said Daniel Hicks
devised the land to Thomas Hicks. Witnesses were John Walls,
Jr., George Hicks, James Hicks, Jr., John Irby, Jr., Henry
Beddingfield and Francis Price. Acknowledged in Court on
February 6, 1745. Deed Book 3, page 141.

Indenture made the 4th day of January, 1745, between Thomas
Hicks, nephew and heir at law of Charles Hix, late of Brunswick
County, deceased, and James Hix and John Davis, Jr., for 10
pounds, conveying 261 acres on South side of Hall's Branch,
granted to John Bishop by Letters of Patent bearing date March
15, 1741, and conveyed to the said Charles Hix, who died without
issue and intestate. Witnesses were Walter Campbell, Robert
Campbell, John Burch and Moses Dunkley. Acknowledged in Court on
February 6, 1745. Deed Book 3, page 146.

Indenture made the 19th day of March, 1745, between Thomas Cock,
Gent. of Surry County, and Drury Stith, Gent. for 39 pounds, 8
shillings, and 5 pence, reconveying two Negro Slaves as condition
of bond paid. Witnesses were John Scott and Robert Jones, Jr.
Proved in Court on April 3, 1746. Deed Book 3, page 164.

Indenture made the 3rd day of April, 1746, between Thomas Loyd,
the younger, and Drury Stith, for 20 pounds, conveying 424 acres,
granted to the said Thomas Loyd, by Letters of Patent bearing
date of August 1, 1745?. Names of the witnesses were not given.
Proved in Court on April 3, 1746. Deed Book 3, page 166.

Indenture made the 1st day of March, 1745/6, between William
Tucker, Sr., of Bath Parrish, County of Prince George, and George
Booth, Jr., of the same, for 65 pounds, conveying 211 acres
located upon a small branch of Cocks Creek on the North side of
Roanoke River, being part of 361 acres of land granted to the
said William Tucker by Letters of Patent bearing date of July 7,
1726. Witnesses were Henry Jones, Robert Tucker, and William
MacKenny. Acknowledged in Court on April 3, 1746, and Elizabeth
Tucker, wife of the said William Tucker, appeared and voluntarily
relinquished her right of dower. Deed Book 3, page 168.

Indenture made the 3rd day of April, 1746, between James Lanier
of Brunswick County, and William Whittendon, for 15 pounds,
conveying 175 acres on South side of Three Creeks bounded by the
lands of Samuel Lanier, Thomas Sissons, and James Cook.
Witnesses were Sampson Lanier and John Harwell. Acknowledged in
Court on April 3, 1746. Deed Book 3, page 177.

Indenture made the 1st day of May, 1746 (MDCCXXVI), between Drury
Stith and James Parish and William Maclin, for 20 pounds,
conveying 224 acres on South side of Maherrin River, tract
formerly granted to Thomas Alister by Letters of Patent bearing
date of September 28, 1728 (MDCCXXVII) and conveyed from the said
Thomas Alister to William Walters to Drury Stith, Sr. Witnesses
were M. Cadet Young and Moses Dunkley. Acknowledged in Court by
Drury Stith on May 1, 1746. Deed Book 3, page 182.

Indenture made the 5th day of June, 1746, between Isaac House of
St. Andrews Parrish, and Richard Ramsom of same, for 35 pounds,
conveying 84 acres on North side of Three Creeks. Witnesses were
John Wall, Jr., and James Maclin. Acknowledged in Court on Jun
5, 1746, by Isaac House. At Court for June 4, 1747, Mary House,
wife of the said Isaac House, appeared and relinquished her right
of dower. Deed Book 3, page 190.

Deed of Gift dated the 6th day of August, 1746, from Thomas Loyd,
the Elder of St. Andrews Parrish, for the natural love and
affection I bear unto my son-in-law, John Jackson, the younger
and my daughter, Elizabeth, his wife, conveying 274 acres on
Beverpond Branch being the residue of 574 acres granted to me by
Letters of Patent bearing date of September 28, 1728. Witnesses
were Sterling Clack, John Clack, and John Thornton. Acknowledged
in Court on August 7, 1746. Deed Book 3, page 205.

Indenture made the 20th day of July, 1746, between Richard
Swanson, and Rebecca, his wife, of Brunswick County, and John
Quarles of the County of Louisie (sic), for 10 pounds, conveying
90 acres on West side of Little Fork of Red Oak. Witnesses were
William Sanford, Thomas Read, and Hugh Williams. Acknowledged in
Court on August 7, 1746. Deed Book 3, page 206.

Indenture made the 7th day of August, 1746, between John Evans of
Brunswick County, Planter, and John Duke, of same, for 40 pounds,
conveying 300 acres, granted to the said John Evans by Letters of
Patent bearing the date of the 1st day of February, in the 12th
year of the reign of our lord the King, on both sides of Rosses'
Creek, beginning at Harrison's Corner Great Poplar on the lower
side of the Creek. Names of the witnesses were not given.
Acknowledged in Court on September 4, 1746, by John Evans and
Elizabeth Evans, wife of the said John Evans, appeared and
relinquished her right of dower. Deed Book 3, page 219.

Indenture made the 5th day of November, 1746, in the 20th year of
the reign of the King, between Ambros Jackson of Brunswick and
John Jackson, brother of the said Ambros Jackson, for 40 pounds,
conveying 150 acres on South side of the Little Creek, bounded by
the lands of Col. Willis and John Ogburn. Witnesses were John
Willis, James Hicks, Jr., and Samuel Clark. Acknowledged in
Court on November 6, 1746, at which time Amy Jackson, wife of the
said Ambros Jackson appeared and relinquished her right of dower.
Deed Book 3, page 225.

Indenture made the 6th day of November, 1746, between John Evans
and Sterling Clack, for 5 shillings, conveying 1 Negro woman
slave named Lucy and her child Pat, to and for the sole use
benefit and behoof of John Loyd (son-in-law of the said John
Evans) and Elizabeth, his wife, during their joint and natural
lives and then to child or children of the said John Loyd and
Elizabeth Loyd. Acknowledged in Court on November 6, 1746. Deed
Book 3, page 233.

Deed of Gift dated the 29th day of November, 1746, from Thomas
Rives of St. Andrews Parrish, to my son, George Rives of same,
conveying 50 acres, adjoining the land of Jeremiah Brown. Names
of the witnesses were not given. Acknowledged in Court on
December 4, 1746. Deed Book 3, page 245.

Indenture made the 26th day of September, 1746, between Nicholas
Lanier, conveying unto my well beloved son, Nicholas Shepherd
Lanier, trance on South side of Sturgeon Creek, begging at a
corner hiccory (sic) of Gabriel Harrison's line. . . containing
369 acres, which was granted unto William Read by Patent dated
1726, and purchased of him by me. Witnesses were William Hill
and Thomas Lanier. Acknowledged in Court on February 5, 1746.
Deed Book 3, page 250.


Indenture made the 1st day of March, 1746, between Benjamin
Rieves of Prince George County, and George Rieves of Brunswick
County, Thomas Jeffries of Brunswick County, parties of the first
part, and Timothy Rives of Brunswick County, for 40 pounds,
conveying two tracts, the first being 400 acres and the second
tract containing 50 acres and being a part of tract surveyed by
William Rieves of Prince George County and given by Will by the
said William Rieves, dec'd. to Thomas Jeffries and is the upper
end of the said land. Witnesses were Burrell Brown, William
Wommack, Henry Cooke, and Absolum Atkison (sic). Proved by the
oaths of the witnesses in Court on March 5, 1746, at which time
Sarah Reives, wife of the said George Reives, appeared and
relinquished her right of dower. Deed Book 3, page 261.

Indenture made the 4th day of March, 1746, between Benjamin Rives
of Prince George County and Timothy Rives of Brunswick County,
parties of the first part, and Thomas Jeffries of Brunswick
County, for 50 pounds, conveying two tracts, the first being 200
acres and the second containing 50 acres, except 50 acres at the
upper end of the 200 acre tract conveyed to Timothy Rives.
Witnesses were Burrell Brown, William Wommack, Henry Cooke, and
Absolum Atkinson. Acknowledged in Court on March 5, 1746. Deed
Book 3, apge 267.

Indenture made the 4th day of March, 1746, between John Nipper
and Randall Bracey, for 35 pounds, conveying 150 acres on the
middle branch of Cocks Creek, adjoining the land of William
Maclin, and being part of a larger tract granted by Patent to
William Tucker. Witnesses were Arthur Atkins, John Rettenberry,
and James Nipper. Acknowledged in Court by John Nipper, on March
5, 1746. Deed Book 3, page 277.

Indenture made the 5th day of March, 1740, between Benjamin
Harrison of Lunenburg County and James Johnson of Brunswick
County, for _____ pounds, conveying 274 acres, lying on South
side of the Great Creek and on both sides of the Mill Creek, and
being same land granted by Letters of Patent bearing date of July
25, 1741. Names of the witnesses were not given. Acknowledged
in Court on March 5, 1746 by Benjamin Harrison and Elizabeth
Harrison, wife of the said Benjamin Harrison, personally appeared
and relinquished her right of dower. Deed Book 3, page 279.

Indenture made the 4th day of May, 1747, between Sampson Lanier
and James Lanier, for 25 pounds, conveying 177 acres. Witnesses
were George Rieves, Samuel (or Lemuel) Lanier, and Richard
Lanier. Acknowledged in Court on May 6, 1747?. Deed Book 3,
page 301.

Indenture made the 8th day of April, 1747, between Henry Cook and
George Rives, for 30 pounds, conveying 500 acres on South side of
the Great Swamp. Witnesses were Jeremiah Brown, Samuel Clark,
and Kirby Moody. Acknowledged in Court on May 6, 1747. Deed
Book 3, page 305.

Indenture made the 26th day of July, 1744, between John Bishop of
North Carolina, County of Edgecombe, and Charles Hicks of
Brunswick County, for 25 pounds, conveying 261 acres tract on
South side of Halls Branch. Acknowledged in Court on August 2,
1744. Deed Book 3, page 307.

Indenture made the 1st day of April, 1747, between Nicholas
Lanier and Roger Reese, for 36 pounds, 5 shillings, conveying 300
acres, adjoining Charles King's corner. Witnesses were George
Bally, David King, and William Edwards. Acknowledged in Court on
May 6, 1747, and Mary Lanier, wife of the said Nicholas Lanier,
appeared and voluntarily relinquished her right of dower. Deed
Book 3, page 312.

Deed of Gift dated the 6th day of May, 1747, between Gabriel
Harrison, of Bath Parish, County of Prince George, Planter, and
Nathaniel Harrison, his son, of St. Andrews Parish, County of
Brunswick, conveying 180 acres on both sides of Sturgeon Run, and
being same land granted to Gabriel Harrison, by Letters of Patent
bearing date of July 7, 1726. Acknowledged in Court on May 6,
1747. Deed Book 3, page 322.

Indenture made the 6th day of May, 1747, between Henry Cooke and
Thomas Cooke, for 20 pounds, conveying 290 acres on South side of
Meherrin River on Ocenechie Swamp and Halls Branch. Names of the
witnesses were not given. Acknowledged in Court on Jun 4, 1747,
at which time, Mary Cooke, wife of the said Henry Cooke, appeared
and relinquished her right of dower. Deed Book 3, page 324.

Deed of Gift dated ___________________, from Joshua Clark, for
love and natural affection I bear to my grandson, Peter Mitchel,
conveying 170 acres where my son-in law, Nathaniel Mitchel, and
Elizabeth Mitchel, his wife doth now live, and to Nathaniel
Mitchel and Elizabeth Mitchel for their lives, tract on South
side of Fountain's Creek. Witnesses were John Thompson, Thomas
Rives, and Jeremiah Brown. Acknowledged in Court on June 4,
1747. Deed Book 3, page 325.

Indenture made the 4th day of June, 1747, between Margaret
Jackson and Sampson Lanier, for 10 pounds and 15 shillings,
conveying 50 acres, being that certain tract given the said
Margaret Jackson, by her father, John Jackson, located on North
side of Meherrin River, and bounded by the lands of John Jackson,
Adam Sims and M- Chamberlin). Witnesses were John Douglas, Thos.
Person, and William Adams. Acknowledged in Court on June 4,
1747. Deed Book 3, page 326.

Indenture made the 5th day of March, 1746, between William Rainey
of Surry County, and Thomas Jones, for 5 pounds, conveying
one/half interest in 275 acres, located on North side of the
Little Creek of the Three Creeks (formerly in Surry County), and
granted to James Judkins by Letters of Patent bearing date of
February 2, 1724, and sold to the said William Raney by deed
dated October 18, 1727. Names of the witnesses were not given.
Acknowledged in Court on August 6, 1747. Deed Book 3, page 334.

Deed of Gift dated March 5, 1746 (MDCCXXVI), from William Raney
of Surry County, for natural love and affection I bear to my
daughter, Anne Jones, wife of Thomas Jones, conveying one/half
interest in 275 acre tract on North side of the Little Creek.
Names of the witnesses were not given. Acknowledged in Court on
August 6, 1747. Deed Book 3, page 336.

Indenture made the 1st day of October, 1747, between John
Jackson, Sr., and Mary Jackson, his wife, of Albemarle Parrish,
County of Surry, and John Jackson, Jr., of St. Andrews Parrish,
County of Brunswick, for 5 pounds, conveying 195 acres, located
on East side of Reedy Branch, corner of Edward Accols land, and
also adjoining land of Thomas Wilson. Witnesses were John Duke,
Thomas Embry, and John Mabry. Acknowledged in Court on October
1, 1747. Deed Book 3, page 346.

Indenture made the 1st day of October, 1747, between Edward
Accollo and Mary Accollo, his wife, of Albemarle Parrish, County
of Surry, and John Jackson, Jr., for 5 pounds, conveying 400
acres, on Reedy Branch. Witnesses were John Duke, Thomas Embry,
and John Mabry. Acknowledged in Court on October 1, 1747. Deed
Book 3, page 347.

Bond dated May 12, 1747, from Sewart Jones of Warwick County, to
Thomas Binns of Surry County, for 100 pounds, not to disturb the
said Thomas Binns, concerning tract of land containing by
estimation 200 acres in Brunswick County, which was ordered to be
sold by Matthew Jones, dec'd. by his Last Will and Testament.
Witnesses were Albridgton Jones, Thomas Brantley and Harwood
Jones. Acknowledged in Court on October 1, 1747. Deed Book 3,
page 350.

Indenture made the 6th day of October, 1747, between George Hicks
of St. Andrews Parrish, County of Brunswick, and James Hicks, the
elder of the same county, for 100 pounds, conveying two Negro
slaves named Brandon and a boy named Tom. Also two feather beds
and furniture that it is the true intent and meaning of these
presents that whereas a certain agreement of bargain and sale
hath been formerly concluded between the said George Hicks and
the said James Hicks for one certain tract or parcels of land
situate lying and being on both side of Jenneto Creek in the
County of Brunswick aforesaid containing Three Hundred and Ninety
Six acres for the making over and conveying of which said land
the said George Hicks at the time of the said agreement entered
into a Bond with the said James Hicks, the elder in the penalty
of fifty pounds. . . and whereas the property of the said land
was at that time and still is vested in James Hicks, an infant,
son to the said George Hicks, and as the said George intends
shortly to remove out of this County and has a design to give the
above named slaves, bed, and etc. to his said son James on
condition that he shall when he arrives at the age of twenty one
years make over and convey unto the said James Hicks, the elder a
good and lawful title unto the said land. . . if he refuses
property to immediately vest in James Hicks, the elder.
Witnesses were Richard Ransome, Isaac Collier, Matthias Davis,
and John Wall, Jr. Acknowledged in Court on November 5, 1747.
Deed Book 3, page 358.

Indenture made the 12th day of May, 1747, in the 20th year of the
reign, between Elizabeth Jones, Executrix of Matthew Jones,
dec'd. of Isle of Wight County, and Thomas Binns of Surry County,
in obedience of the Will of the said Matthew Jones, dec'd.,
bearing date of January 28, 1727, for 12 pounds and 10 shillings,
conveying 200 acres on South side of Cattail Creek. Witnesses
were Albridgton Jones, Thomas Brantley, and William Richards.
Acknowledged in Court on November 6, 1747. Deed Book 3, page
360.

Indenture made the 15th day of October, 1747, between George
Hicks, Gent. and Robert Jones, Jr., of Albemarle Parish, County
of Surry, Attorney at Law, for 400 pounds, conveying 1,310 acres
on Bank of Maherrin River. Witnesses were Thomas Briggs, Richard
Knight, William Gray, Jr., Henry Beddingfield, and Thomas
Pennington. Acknowledged in Court at which time Sarah Hicks,
wife of the said George Hicks, appeared and relinquished her
dower. Deed Book 3, page 385.


Deed of Gift dated December 24, 1747, from John Fennell of St.
Andrews Parrish, for love and natural affection to son-in-law,
William Briger, Jr., of same, conveying 100 acres on South side
of Maherrin River adjoining Parson's Road on Thomas Parson's line
and adjoining the land of James Hayley, and being the upper end
of the survey of a part of a 290 acre tract. In case the said
Briger should die without any heirs by his wife, the daughter of
John Fennel, the land to fall to the male heirs of John Fennel
whom the said Briger shall think proper. Witnesses were Burwel
Brown, Mary Brown, Ephraim Fennel, and William Evans.
Acknowledged in Court on April 7, 1748. Deed Book 3, page 397.

Indenture made the 4th day of April, 1748, between Richard Ransom
and Mr. William Allen, son of Joseph Allen, Gent., dec'd. of New
Kent County, for 45 pounds, conveying 84 acres on North side of
Three Creeks, and being the same land sold by Isaac House to the
said Ransom. Names of the witnesses were not given.
Acknowledged in Court on April 7, 1748. Deed Book 3, page 404.

Indenture made the 5th day of December, 1747, between William Fox
of Brunswick County, Planter, and John Peterson of same, for 6
pounds and 10 shillings, conveying 150 acres on the Myery Branch
adjoining Clark's line. Witnesses were Edward Pennington, Bland
Horton, and Samuel Ward. Acknowledged in Court on May 5, 1748.
Deed Book 3, page 408.

Indenture made the ___ day of ____________, 17__, between George
Rives of Northampton County, North Carolina, and James Parham,
for 50 pounds, conveying 50 acres, adjoining land of Jeremiah
Brown, being a tract or parcel of land granted to the said George
Rives by Deed of Gift bearing date of November 29, 1746, by
Thomas Rives, his father. Witnesses were Absalom Atkinson, John
Atkinson, and William Ezell, Jr. Acknowledged in Court on May 5,
1748, at which time Mary Rives, wife of the said George Rives,
appeared and voluntarily relinquished her right of dower. Deed
Book 3, page 411.

Indenture made the 25th day of June, 1748, between Samuel Harwel
of Brunswick County and Thomas Stagg, for 70 pounds, conveying a
tract of land on North side of Maherrin River and on both sides
of the Little Creek, adjoining lands of John Jackson, William
Collier, and Col. John Willis, and being part of a tract
originally taken up by Ambross Jackson by Patent bearing date of
September 28, 1732. Witnesses were Thomas Jackson Jr., Thomas
Jackson, and Henry Jackson. Also signed by Anne Harwell.
Acknowledged in Court on August 4, 1748, at which time Anne
Harwell, wife of the said Samuel Harwell, appeared and
relinquished her right of dower. Deed Book 3, page 456.

Indenture made the 2nd day of February, 1747, between John
Bedingfield of Craven County, North Carolina, Planter, and
Benjamin Sewel, Planter, for 30 pounds, conveying 306 acres on
South side of Fountains Creek. Witnesses were Nathaniel Edwards,
Samuel Bennett, and George Hicks. Proved in Court on August 6,
1747. Deed Book 3, page 471.

Indenture made the 22nd day of August, 1748, between William
Bridger, Shoemaker, and James Haley, for 50 pounds, conveying
part of a larger tract of land the said John Fennel surveyed and
gave to the said Bridger by Deed of Gift, containing by
estimation, 100 acres. Witnesses were John Evans, Mary Haley,
Sarah Lucas, and Drury Jordan. Acknowledged in Court on October
6, 1748, at which time Elizabeth Bridger, wife of the said
William Bridger, appeared and relinquished her right of dower.
Deed Book 3, page 482.

Indenture made the 6th day of October, 1748, between Thomas
Jones, Jr., and Mary Jones, his wife, and John Robert Jones,
brother to the said Thomas Jones, for love and affection,
conveying 400 acres on South side of Crooked Run, and being part
of a tract containing 404 acres granted by Letters of Patent
bearing date of November 25, 1743, unto Thomas Jones, brother to
John Robert Jones. Witnesses were Hugh Williams, Joshua Mabry
and Reaps Jones. Acknowledged in Court on
________________________. Deed Book 3, page 502.

Indenture made the 4th day of October, 1748, between Thomas Jones
and Mary Jones, his wife, Charles Irby and Susannah Irby, his
wife, of Raleigh Parrish, County of Amelia, parties of the first
part, and Hugh Lamberth of Northampton Parrish, County of
Richmond, for 30 pounds, conveying 604 acres on South side of
Crooked Run. Witnesses were Nicholas Lanier, Samuel Jones, and
Reaps Jones. Acknowledged in Court on October 6, 1748. Deed
Book 3, page 504.

Pole of the votes for elections of Burgesses. Deed Book 3, page
510-518.

Indenture made the 1st day of October, 1748, between William Gray
of New Kent County, and Thomas Washington of Surry County, for 65
pounds, conveying 414 acres, beginning at a beach on Pea Hill
Creek, and being the same land granted to William Gray by Patent
bearing date of January 21, 1732. Witnesses were Benj. Jordan,
Richard Proctor, and John Nicholson. Proved in Court on January
5, 1748. Deed Book 3, page 519.

Indenture made the 3rd day of November, 1748, between John Davis
of Cumberland Parrish, Lunenburgh County, and Buckner Stith, for
115 pounds, conveying 480 acres, on South side of Sturgeon Run,
and being part of a larger tract granted to the said John Davis
and Baxter Davis by Letters of Patent bearing date of September
28, 1728. Witnesses were M. Cadet Young, Henry Embry, Jr., and
Thomas Sadler. Acknowledged in Court on January 5, 1748. Deed
Book 3, page 522.

Indenture made the 4th day of January, 1748, between Drury Stith
and William Stroud, for 15 pounds, conveying 130 acres, on South
side of Sturgeon Run. Names of the witnesses were not given.
Proved in Court on January 5, 1748. Deed Book 3, page 528.

Indenture made the 6th day of October, 1748, between Thomas Jones
and Theophilus Feild of Prince George County, Merchant, for 50
pounds, conveying 137 1/2 acres on North side of the Little Creek
of Three Creeks, being tract purchased by Thomas Jones of one
William Rainey by deed recorded August 6, 1747. Witnesses were
Michael Wall, Jr., Henry Jackson, and Sterling Clack.
Acknowledged in Court on February 2, 1748. Deed Book 3, page
533.

Indenture made the 4th day of January, 1748, between Robert Gee
and Nathaniel Harrison, for 37 pounds and 10 shillings, conveying
413 acres, adjoining land of Lanier, Read, Harwell and Lloyd, and
being part of land granted to the said Robert Gee by Letters of
Patent bearing date of January 12, 1746 (MDCCXXXVI). Witnesses
were M. Cadet Young, Hervy Morris, and William Morris.
Acknowledged in Court on March 2, 1748. Deed Book 3, page 537.

Indenture made the 28th day of February, 1749, between John
Harwell, Sr., and Thomas Harwell, his son, conveying 100 acres on
South side of Three Creek, adjoining lands of Charles Ross, and
of his brother, John Harwell. Witnesses were James Lanier,
Richard Lanier, and John Harwell, Jr. Acknowledged in Court on
March 2, 1748. Deed Book 3, page 539.

Indenture made the 28th day of February, 1748, between John
Harwell, Sr., and John Harwell, his son, conveying 100 acres on
South side of the Great Branch, upon condition that if son should
die before he has any issue or heirs, land to return and fall to
the said John Harwell, Sr., and if he has any issue, land to
remain in full possession of his son. Witnesses were James
Lanier, Richard Lanier, and Thomas Harwell. Acknowledged in
Court on April 5, 1749. Deed Book 3, page 541.

Indenture made the 1st day of March, 1748, between William Stroud
and Drury Stith, Gent. for 15 pounds, conveying 100 acres on
North side of Sturgeon Run and being part of a 322 acre tract
granted by Letters of Patent to John Stroud, Sr. Witnesses were
Buckner Stith, Lenord Claiborne, Jr., and John Stith. Proved in
Court on March 2, 1748. Deed Book 3, page 545.

Indenture made the 25th day of March, 1749, between Roger Reese
and Robert Gee, for 10 pounds, conveying 300 acres, adjoining
lands of Nicholas Lanier. Witnesses were Russell Blackley, John
Daniel, and Henry Simmons. Proved in Court on April 5, 1749.
Deed Book 3, page 551.

Indenture made the 1st day of November, 1748, between John Jones
and Henry Rose of Isle of Wight County, for 100 pounds, conveying
342 acres on a branch of Poplar Creek, adjoining land of Carrol,
and being granted to the said John Jones by Patent bearing date
of August 20, 1745. Witnesses were Daniel Carrell, Thomas
Jackson, Jr., and Valentine White. Proved in Court on April 5,
1749. Deed Book 3, page 552.

Indenture made the 6th day of April, 1749, between Nathaniel
Hicks and Joseph Wrean of Isle of Wight County, for 5 pounds,
conveying 195 acres, Beginning at a White Oak on the first Great
Creek above Christianna, thence South 72 degrees East 83 Poles to
a Red Oak, thence South 28 degrees West 116 Poles to a Red Oak,
thence South 49 1/2 degrees West 134 Poles to a White Oak, thence
North 64 1/2 degrees West 29 Poles to a Hicory (sic), thence
North 84 degrees West 136 Poles to a White Oak, thence North 34
degrees East 132 Poles to a Red Oak, thence South 83 degrees 43
Poles to a White Oak, thence South 42 degrees East 96 Poles to
the Beginning. Witnesses were Michael Wall, Jr., Moses Johnson,
and Henry Rose. Acknowledged in Court on April 6, 1749. Deed
Book 3, page 555.

Indenture made the 4th day of May, 1749, between Batt Peterson
and John Threeweeks of Surry County, for 60 pounds, conveying 450
acres on both sides of the Three Creek, 100 acres part formerly
granted unto John Harwell by Letters of Patent bearing date of
July 7, 1726, and 350 acres being residue before granted to
Charles Ross, dec'd. Witnesses were Sampson Lanier, John
Peebles, and Robert Hicks. Proved in Court on June 1, 1749.
Deed Book 3, page 568.

Conveyance dated the 23rd day of April, MDCCLVII, from Rebecca
Jackson, widow, in order to prevent all disputes which may arise
between me and my son, Thomas Jackson, Planter, concerning
construction of clause in the Last Will and Testament of my late
husband, John Jackson, dec'd. and for natural love and affection,
conveying one Negro boy called Ben. Witnesses by Sterling Clack.
Acknowledged in Court on June 28, 1749. Deed Book 3, page 578.

Indenture made the 25th day of September, 1749, between John
Randle and Robert Taylor of Amelia County, for 81 pounds and 1
shilling, conveying 250 acres on South side of Maherrin River on
Cold Water Run, adjoining land of Mr. Harrison, and granted by
Patent to John Randle and by Randle sold and conveyed to the said
Robert Taylor. Witnesses were Daniel Sears and George Smith, Jr.

Acknowledged in Court on September 26, 1749, at which time,
Frances Randle, wife of the said John Randle, appeared and
voluntarily relinquished her right of dower. Deed Book 3, page
597.

Indenture made the 30th day of January, 1748, between
William Barnes of Isle of Wight and Burrel Brown, for 30 pounds,
conveying 50 acres on South side of Maherrin River, beginning at
a live Oak near a meadow side a line tree of Elizabeth Urvin
land. . . Witnesses were Timothy Rives, John Peebles, and
Matthew Williams Marshal. Proved in Court on June 27, 1749.
Deed Book 3, page 604.

Indenture made the 27th day of March, 1750, between Benjamin
Williams and Nathaniel Edwards, for 25 pounds, conveying 100
acres on Otterdam Swamp. Names of the witnesses not given.
Presented to Court on March 27, 1750. Deed Book 4, page 7.

Indenture made the 2nd day of March, 1749, between Charles
Williams and Nathaniel Edwards, for 50 pounds, conveying 250
acres on Otterdam Swamp. Witnesses were Richard Ledbetter,
William Ledbetter and James Wyche. Presented to Court on March
27, 1750. Deed Book 4, page 9.

Indenture made the 16th day of February, 1749, between William
Green of Surry County and Lewis Parham for 30 pounds 10
shillings, conveying 141 acres of land. Witnesses were Robert
Campbell, Matthew Parham, Jr., and Cheney Tatum. Presented to
Court on December 26, 1750. Deed Book 4, page 75.

Indenture made the 25th day of March, 1750, between Nathaniel
Hicks of St. Andrews Parish and Mary, his wife, and John
Farrington of Albemarle Parish, Surry County for 35 pounds,
conveying 280 acre tract situated on the South side of Maherrin
River. Beginning at a red oak on the North side of Genito Creek
thence Southeast 100 Poles cross the said Creek 204 Poles to a
White Oak thence Southwest 168 Poles to a White Oak thence North
78 degrees West 60 Poles cross a Branch 116 Poles to a Poplar
thence North 23 degrees West 122 Poles to a White Oak thence
North 25 degrees East 40 Poles cross the said Creek 86 Poles to a
Red Oak thence North 73 degrees 26 Poles to a Hickory thence
North 50 degrees East 40 Poles to the Beginning. Names of the
witnesses not given. Presented to Court on March 27, 1750. Deed
Book 4, page 111.

Indenture made the 25th day of September, 1749, between Frederick
Jones and Betty, his wife, of Prince George County and William
King, heir at law of William King, dec'd. of Elizabeth City
County for 85 pounds, conveying 630 acres within the bounds of
the said land 230 acre part thereof being part of a greater tract
of land formerly granted to Peter Jones by Patent dated at
Williamsburg on November 2, 1726. Witnesses were Buckner Stith,
Robert Kennon and L. Claiborne, Jr. Presented to Court on March
27, 1750. Deed Book 4, page 123.

Gift deed dated the 28th day of March, 1750, from Batte Peterson
to his son, John Peterson, conveying 920 acres on South side of
Maherrin River and on both sides of Fountains Creek, excepting
100 acres which belongs to James Duglass. Names of the witnesses
not given. Signed by Batte Peterson and Frances, his wife.
Presented to Court on March 28, 1750. Deed Book 4, page 137.

Indenture dated the 18th day of April, 1750, between Batt
Peterson of Brunswick County and John Peterson of Prince George
County for 25 pounds, conveying tract on both sides of the North
Fork of Jenito Creek it being all the land as is devised unto him
the said Batt Peterson by the Last Will and Testament of Mr. John
Peterson of Isle of Wight County, Dec'd., containing 500 acres.
Witnesses were Robert Batt, Miles Thweatt, Jr., Bolling Starke,
and Thomas Epes. Presented in Court on June 21, or 26, 1750.
Deed Book 4, page 146.

Indenture made the 18th day of April, 1750, between John Peterson
of Prince George County and Batt Peterson for true and natural
affection he beareth to the said Batt Peterson (His brother) for
5 pounds, conveying devised unto the said John Peterson by the
Last Will and Testament of his father, Mr. John Peterson of Isle
of Wight County, dec'd., on the South side of Maherrin River.
Witnesses were Robert Batt, Miles Thweat, Jr., Bolling Starke,
and Thos. Epes. Presented to Court on June 26, 1750. Deed Book
4, page 148.

Conveyance dated 23rd day of August, 1764, from Thomas Singleton
to Allan Love of personal property. Presented in Court on
September 24, 1764. Deed Book 4, page 211.

Indenture made the 26th day of March, 1751, between Hezekiah
Thrower of the Johnston County, North Carolina, and Joseph Wrenn
of Surry County, Virginia, for 37 pounds, conveying to Hezekiah
Thrower, 195 acres beginning at upper Fork of the first Great
Creek above Christianna Fort, granted to John Ray, by patent
bearing date of October 16, 1727. Witnesses were M. Cadet Young
and Thomas Jackson. Presented in Court on March 26, 1751. Deed
Book 5, page 22.

Indenture made the 6th day of March 1750, between John Davis and
James Hicks for 5 pounds, conveying 130 1/2 acres on South side
of Hall's Branch formerly granted to John Bishop by patent
bearing date of March 15, 1741. . . conveyance became the Estate
of Charles Hix who died without issue and intestate and so became
the estate of Thomas Hix, nephew and heir at law to the said
Charles Hix, and by him sold and conveyed to the said John Davis
and James Hix by deed. . . dated the 4th day of January, 1745.
Witnesses were Dyonysius Wright, William Wyche and Edward
Robertson. Presented in Court on March 26, 1751. Deed Book 5,
page 29.

Indenture made the 26th day of March, 1751, between Nathaniel
Edwards and John Irby for 100 pounds, conveying 250 acres on Lick
Branch. Names of witnesses not given. Presented in Court on
March 26, 1751. Deed Book 5, page 63.

Indenture made the 19th day of June, 1751, between Isaac Collier
and Thomas Collier, for the natural love and affection the said
Isaac Collier has for his son, Thomas Collier and for 5
shillings, conveying 220 acres on North side of Otterdam Swamp.
Witnesses were Andrew Houghton, Vines Collier and John Dunn.
Presented in Court on September 24, 1751. Deed Book 5, page 95.

Indenture made the 25th day of September, 1751, between Thomas
Alstine of Surry County, Ship Carpenter, and William Harrison,
Planter, for 25 pounds and 4 shillings, conveying 252 acres on
North side of Tolers Creek formerly conveyed to said Thomas
Alstine by law from Henry Harrison, Esq. of Huntington.
Witnesses were Thomas Singleton and John Scarbro. Presented in
Court on September 25, 1751. Deed Book 5, page 115.

Bond of Drury Stith with Littleton Tazewell and John Clack, his
securities for 500 pounds to truly and faithfully execute and
perform the office of surveyor of Brunswick County. Presented in
Court on December 31, 1751. Deed Book 5, page 138.

Indenture made the 25th day of March, 1751, between Daniel Hicks
of North Carolina, and Robert Jones, Jr., of Virginia, Attorney
at Law, for 150 pounds, conveying 250 acres of land which said
plantation seat, tract or parcel of land, Daniel Hicks, father of
the aforesaid Daniel Hicks, did by his last Will and Testament in
writing bearing date of the 17th day of December 1734, did devise
to the aforesaid Daniel Hicks, his son, in fee simple. . . South
by Meherrin River, West by a swamp and the land of Robert Jones,
Jr., Eastward by Nathaniel Edwards dividing line to Meherren
River. Witnesses were John Edmunds, James Wall, William Chapman,
Thomas Morrice, and George Brewer. Presented in Court on January
1, 1752. Deed Book 5, page 149.

Indenture made the 21st day of January, 1752, between Thomas
Allstine of Surry County, Ship Carpenter, and Benjamin Harrison,
for 25 pounds and 2 shillings, conveying 251 acres on North side
of Totero Creek formerly granted. . . to the said Thomas Alstine.
. . from Henry Harrison, Esq. of Huntingdon, beginning at a Mill
Pond. Witnesses were James Stewart, John Dugger and The. Burk.
Presented in Court on May 27, 1752. Deed Book 5, page 216.

Indenture made the 26th day of January, 1752, between Cadwalader
Jones of the City of Williamsburg and Peter Jones of Prince
George County, for 200 pounds, conveying 744 acres devised to the
said Cadwallader Jones, by the Last Will and Testament of his
father, Peter Jones, bearing date of the 26th day of October,
1734, in Prince George County, on the South side of Nottoway
River and being the land obtained by Patent bearing the date of
November 2, 1726, by Peter Jones, father of Cadwalleder Jones.
Witnesses were Frederick Jones, Burgess Wall, David Holt, and
William Jones. Presented in Court on March 31, 1752. Deed Book
5, page 223.

Indenture made the 1st day of April, 1752, between Thomas Sadler
and Rebecca, his wife, and Buckner Stith for 40 pounds, conveying
118 acres on South side of Sturgeon Run and part of a larger
tract granted to Michael Cadet Young by Letters of Patent bearing
date of June 1, 1741 and conveyed by M. Cadet Young to Thomas
Sadler by Deed of Gift. Witnesses were Francis Cadet Young,
Richard Undson and Michael Cadet Young, Jr. Presented in Court
on June 21, 1752. Deed Book 5, page 233.

Indenture made the 19th day of October 1752, between Thomas
Alstine of Surry County and James Renn of Surry County, for 60
pounds, conveying 600 acres on South side of Totero Creek
patented by Henry Harrison, Esq. and conveyed to Thomas Alstine.
Signed by Thomas Allstine and wife, Mary Allstine. Witnesses
were James Renn, Thos. Renn and John Masdin or Wasdin. Presented
in Court on October 24, 1752. Deed Book 5, page 265.

Indenture made the 18th day of September, 1752, between John Irby
and Joseph Carter for 100 pounds, conveying 250 acres lying on
Lick Branch . . . to the Otterdam Swamp, conveyed from Nathaniel
Edwards to John Irby. Witnesses were Nathaniel Edwards, William
Edwards, Edward Rowell, William Reaves, and James Bennet.
Indenture was also acknowledged by Jane Irby, wife of John Irby.
Presented in Court on October 24, 1752. Deed Book 5, page 269.

Indenture made the 23rd day of January, 1753, between John
Harwell, Sr., Planter, and Thomas Harwell, his son, for 5 pounds,
conveying 100 acres, on South side of Three Creeks, formerly
granted to John Harwell by Letters of Patent bearing date of
September 5, 1749 and by Indenture the said John Harwell, on the
5th day of April, 1749?, gave to John Harwell, Jr., on condition
that if he should die without issue, land should return to the
said John Harwell, Sr., and said John Harwell, Jr. has been gone
out of this Colony four years the 11th day of March last, in
1751. . . Witnesses were Leml. Lanier, James Cook and John Hunt.
Presented in Court on February 27, 1753. Deed Book 5, page 368.

Indenture made the 26th day of June, 1753, between Samuel Harwell
of Dinwiddie County and Samuel Harwell, Jr., his son-in-law, of
Brunswick County, conveying 180 acres on both sides of Sturgeon
Run, formerly granted to Samuel Harwell, Sr., of Prince George
County by Letters of Patent bearing date of September 28, 1728.
Witnesses were James Pettillo and Wm. Scoggin. Presented in
Court on June 26, 1753. Deed Book 5, page 416.

Indenture made the 9th day of November, 1751, between Benjamin
Harrison of Charles City County and Nicholas Edmunds of Brunswick
County for 35 pounds, conveying 342 acres on South side of Great
Creek. Witnesses were Thomas Cocke, David Hunter and Robert
Jones, Jr. Presented in Court on May 27, 1752. Deed Book 5,
page 438.

Indenture made the 22nd day of August, 1753, between Charles
Stuart of Brunswick County and Benjamin Harrison of Surry County,
for 35 pounds, conveying 330 acres on South side of Nottoway
River and on the East Side of Hick's Branch. Witnesses were
James Stuart, Henry Berry, William Stuart, and Elizabeth Carter.
Presented in Court on September 25, 1753. Deed Book 5, page 516.

Gift Deed dated September 25, 1753, from John Irby, for the
natural love and affection he has towards his daughter, Penelope
Irby, one negro girl named Judy. Witnesses were Robert Campbell
and Absalom Atkinson. Presented in Court on January 22, 1754.
Deed Book 5, page 522.

Indenture made the 6th day of March, 1754, between Thomas Jacobs,
Thomas Jacobs, Jr., and Samuel Lucas for 40 pounds conveying 100
acres on North side of the Great Branch. [that whereas Robert
Hicks late of the parish and county since deceased by Indenture
bearing date of the 1st day of April, 1735. . . conveyed unto
Thomas Jacobs and Tabetha, his wife, . . . during their natural
lives and after to Thomas Jacobs, Jr., and John Jacobs, sons of
the said Thomas and Tabetha Jacobs a tract of land situate on the
North side of the Great Branch containing by estimation 100 acres
and whereas the said John Jacobs hath since departed this life an
infant under the age of 21 years. Witnesses were Litt. Tazewell,
Charles Lucas, John Oliver and Mary Tazewell. Presented in Court
on March 26, 1754. Deed Book 5, page 531.

Indenture made the 3rd day of December, 1753, between Benjamin
Harrison of Surry County, Planter, and Anne, his wife, and James
Roy of Surry County, for 30 pounds, conveying 252 acre tract
purchased from Thomas Allstin. Witnesses were John Verell, John
Harrison, Thos. Eldridge, Gray Brigg, and Ben Welden. Presented
in Court on March 26, 1754. Deed Book 5, page 553.

Indenture made the 19th day of October, 1753, between John Irby
and Nathaniel Edwards for 130 pounds, conveying 5 Negro Slaves.
Witnesses were James Wall, John Peterson, and Nathaniel Edwards.
Presented in Court on May 28, 1754. Deed Book 5, page 567.

Indenture made the 9th day of May, 1754, between Benjamin Seawell
and Lucy, his wife, of Brunswick County, and Robert Jones, Jr.,
of Sussex County, Attorney at Law, for 100 pounds, conveying 200
acres on North side of Great Branch, Middle Fork of the School
House Branch. Names of witnesses not given. Presented in Court
on June 26, 1754. Deed Book 5, page 578.

Indenture made the 23rd day of July, 1754, between Andrew
Houghton and William Eaton of Dinwiddie County, for 19 pounds, 11
pence and 1 farthing, conveying 280 acres on North side of Three
Creeks. Signed by Andrew Houghton and Molly Houghton, his wife.
Names of witnesses not given. Presented in Court on July 23,
1754. Deed Book 5, page 580.

Indenture made the 12th day of July, 1754, between John Jones of
Northampton County, North Carolina, Gentleman, and Robert Jones,
Jr., of Sussex County, Virginia, Attorney at Law, for 5
shillings, conveying 6 negroes and a grey mare in trust for the
life of Elizabeth Eldridge to apply profits for subsistence and
support and maintenance of Elizabeth Eldridge and her children.
[That whereas Elizabeth, sister of the said John Jones, hath
lately intermarried with Thomas Eldridge of Sussex County,
Attorney at Law, who is fallen to decay and greatly reduced in
his circumstances]. Signed by John Jones and Robert Jones, Jr.
Witnesses were Nathaniel Edwards, William Clack and Ben Weldon.
Presented in Court on July 23, 1754. Deed Book 5, page 587.

Indenture made the 12th day of July, 1754, between James Jones of
Sussex County, Virginia, Gentleman, Robert Jones, Jr., of Sussex
County, Virginia, Attorney at Law, and John Jones of Northampton
County, North Carolina, Gentleman, conveying 3 negroes and 150
acre tract of land on South side of Three Creeks, in trust for
the life of Elizabeth Eldridge to apply profits for subsistence
and support and maintenance of Elizabeth Eldridge and her
children. [That whereas Elizabeth, sister of the said James
Jones, hath lately intermarried with Thomas Eldridge of Sussex
County, Attorney at Law, who is fallen to decay and greatly
reduced in his circumstances]. Signed by James Jones, John Jones
and Robert Jones, Jr. Witnesses were John Thornton, Dan Weldon,
Gray Briggs, and Ben Weldon. Presented in Court on July 23,
1754. Deed Book 5, page 590.

Bill of Sale dated _________________, between James Hicks and
James Hicks, the younger (son of George Hicks) in consideration
of 93 pounds paid by James Hicks the younger, conveying 2
negroes, one named Brandon and the other boy named Tom and
personal property. Referenced to a Mortgage Deed dated the 6th
day of October, 1747, from George Hicks, father, to James Hicks
for the benefit of James Hicks, the younger. Presented in Court
on August 27, 1754. Deed Book 5, page 607.

Indenture made the 21st day of April, 1755, between Hugh Hall and
Mary, his wife, of Dinwiddie County, and Thomas Harrison of
Brunswick County, for 65 pounds, conveying 115 acres on North
side of Three Creeks. Presented in Court on April 22, 1753.
Deed Book 5, page 723.

Indenture made the 27th day of May, 1755, between Grigory
Rallings of Albemarle Parish, Sussex County, and John Washington
of St. Andrews Parish, Brunswick County, for 20 pounds, conveying
192 acres on South side of Rosses Creek, formerly granted to
Grigory Rallings by Letters of Patent. Presented in Court on May
27, 1755. Deed Book 5, page 742.

Bill of sale dated May 24, 1755, between William Betty and Isaac
Marshall and Hezekiah Thrower, for personal property. Presented
in Court on May 27, 1755. Deed Book 5, page 744.

Indenture made the 17th day of June, 1755, between Michael Cadet
Young and Theophilus Feild of Prince George County and Buckner
Stith, for 20 pounds, conveying 53 acres on South side of Hal's
Branch. Witnesses were Thomas Cadet Young, Nicholas Edmunds, and
Timothy Ward. Presented in Court on June 24, 1755. Deed Book 5,
page 744.


[These deeds were abstracted by Carol A. Morrison of 3217
Friendly Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28304, Telephone:
(910) 323-5830. I have also abstracted all of the deeds in Deed
Book 6 and most in Deed Book 7. I am presently doing detailed
abstracts of Deed Book 8 through 15. I may have additional
information concerning the individuals named in the above deeds.
Should you need any help, please feel free to contact me at the
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