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51 1755 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Phillips listed 1 white poll

1756, Jan 23 -- Deed Book 1 Page 147, Cumberland County, NC
Jacob Barnes deeded John Phillips 100 acres north of Deep River adjoining Jacob Barnes. E. Richards, Walt. Dickinson, William Killet and Thomas Collins were witnesses.

1761, Aug 10 -- Deed Book 1 Page 470, Cumberland County, NC
Jacob and Mary Barnes (of Orange County) deeded Jacob Rogers 110 acres on Deep River adjoining John Phillips. Part of 210 acre patent to James McCallum then sold by administrator Wm. Pugh to Jacob Barns. Robert Smith and Richard Mauldin were witnesses.

1767 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Phillips Senr. listed 1 white poll

1774, Jan 10 -- Land Grant #1618 and #1807, Cumberland County, NC
Frederick Gregg received 100 acres located north of Deep River adjoining John/Jacob Rogers and Randolph Cheek and including John Phillips Junr.'s improvement. John Phillips and Robert Cheek were chain carriers.

1774, Jan 11 -- Land Grant #1617 and #1806, Cumberland County, NC
Randolph Cheek received 250 acres located north of Deep River adjoining Frederick Gregg, Cheek and Governor Johnston and including Joshua Hancock's improvement. John Phillips and Randolph Cheek were chain carriers.

1777 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Philips listed $219 of taxable property in Captain Duckworth's District

1778 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Philips listed $341 of taxable property in Captain Duckworth's District

1779 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Phillips listed $1020 of taxable property in Captain Duckworth's District

1780 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Phillips listed $590 of taxable property (horses, cattle and money) including 100 acres valued at $360 in Captain Duckworth's District

1783 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
J. Phillips listed $138 in Captain John Hunnicut's District

1785, Apr 22 -- Land Grant #70, Moore County, NC
John Phillips received 150 acres located north of Deep River including his own improvement. Shedrick Elkins and Burrell Phillips were chain carriers.

1786, Mar 20 -- Land Grant #166, Moore County, NC
John Phillips received 25 acres located north of Deep River adjoining his own line. Burrell Phillips and Dennis Phillips were chain carriers.

1786, Oct 2 -- Land Grant #201, Moore County, NC
John Phillips received 50 acres located north of Deep River adjoining his own line. Burrell Phillips and Dennis Phillips were chain carriers.

1788, Aug 19 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 203
Ordered that a road be laid from road that will be laid from the Chatham County courthouse to the Moore courthouse and have the following hands to work: John Overton Senr., John Dunlap, Jos. Gilbert, John Carrol, Thomas Tison, Thomas Overton, Jas. Collins, James Muse, Willis Dickinson, Wm. Handcock, Rand. Cheek, John Phillips, Edw. Moore, Gabl. Harden, Richd. Street, Leonard Thomas, Rich. Feagan, Elijah Bettis, Jesse Muse and Saml. Dun.

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 158
John Phillips
(16+) 2M
(0-16) 1M
4F
or
Page 162
John Phillips
(16+) 1M
(0-16) 1M
4F

1793, Feb 21 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 387
Deed from John Phillips to Mark Phillips was proven by Thomas Tyson Esq.

1795, Aug 19 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 533
Ordered that the following view the road that leads by John Overton Senr. and the county adjacent [Chatham] and determine whether it can be laid off on better ground: James Collins, John Cheek, Richd. Street, Willis Dickinson, John Carroll Junr., William Hancock, Thomas H. Perkins, Thomas McReynolds, Malcolm Gilchrist, Patrick Dowd, Randolph Cheek, John Carroll Senr., John Philips and Saml. Womble.

1797, Jun 22 -- Will Book A Page 204-205, Moore County, NC
Will of John Phillips, Dec'd. Heirs: wife Patience, son Lewis Phillips and son John Phillips. Executor: wife Patience and son Lewis Phillips. Witnesses: Patrick Dowd and William Dickinson. Proven Nov 1799. 
Phillips, John (I30588)
 
52 1755 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Robert Dixson listed 1 white poll

1755, Oct -- 1755-1759 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
Thomas Collins, Thomas Anderson and Rob. Dickison appointed road commissioners for the road from Deep River to the Yadkin Road near Wm. Gilmores.

1756, Jan 23 -- 1755-1759 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
Petition granted for a road from Deep River at Robert Dickasons to a road leading to the Wagon Road near William Gilmores.

1758, Mar 30 -- Deed Book 1 Page 241-242, Cumberland County, NC
Will of James Muse, Dec'd. Heirs: wife Sophia, son James Muse [negro girl Penelope], daughter Liddy Ceal [negro Benjamin], son Thomas Muse [negro Nell], son Daniel Muse [negro Lucy], daughter Anne Muse [negro Belinda], daughter Annabarbury Muse, daughter Sophia Pope Runnels and her son William Ceal Muse. Executors: wife, son James Muse and Charles Ceal. Witnesses: Robert Dickinson, James Bain and Isaac Dickinson.

1758, Jul 19 -- 1755-1759 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
Will of James Muse proven by Robert Dickeson. Sopha Muse, Executrix, granted letters testamentary. On motion of Sophia Muse by her attorney, Plunkett Ballard, the following receipt was allowed to be recorderd: received of my mother, Sophia Muse, one negro girl Pennallopy, right and title, and I acknowledge her to be my full part of my father's estate. James Muse 1 Jul 1758. Witnesses: Robert Dickinson and James Barnes.

1759, Sep 12 -- Deed Book 1 Page 376, Cumberland County, NC
Emanuel Stevens deeded James Finley 150 acres located south of Deep River adjoining Robert Dickinson. Stephens purchased from Joseph Elkins the 1/2 of 300 acres that Joseph Elkins purchased from Thomas Armstrong. Thomas Collins and William Collins were witnesses.

1759, Dec 10 -- Deed Book 1 Page 384, Cumberland County, NC
Will of Robert Dickinson, Dec'd. Heirs: wife Mary [plantation I now live on], son James [150 acre plantation on Deep River he now possesses], son Michael [plantation on Little River where Thomas Donahoe now lives], son Willis [under age 18], daughter Charity [under age 18], daughter Sarah [under age 18], son Robert [under age 18; plantation I now live on after Mother's decease] and also mentions unnamed Father [lifetime maintenance]. Executors: wife Mary, son Michael Dickinson and Thomas Collins. Witnesses: James Dickinson and Thomas Collins. Proven Nov 1760.

1760, Nov 20 -- 1759-1765 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
Will of Robert Dickeson proven by James Dickeson. Deceased names his wife Mary Dickeson executrix and Michael Dickeson and Thomas Collins, executors, they being granted letters testamentary.

 
Dickerson, Robert Sr. (I39613)
 
53 1755 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Saml. Elkins listed 1 white poll

1762, May 3 -- Deed Book 2 Page 140, Cumberland County, NC
James Findly and Mary Finley deeded Conner Dowd 150 acres located south of Deep River being part of 300 acres that formerly belonged to Thomas Armstrong. Sterling Carroll, Samuel Elkins and Hart. Hunnicut were witnesses.

1766, Aug 28 -- Deed Book 3 Page 81, Cumberland County, NC
John Weare deeded Samuel Elkin 150 acres located north of Lower Little River including the plantation where Samuel Elkin now lives. Patent to Joseph Elkin. William Meares and James Elkin were witnesses.

1767, Feb 16 -- Deed Book 3 Page 112, Cumberland County, NC
Benjamin Graham deeded William Mears 87 acres located Lower Little River including the plantation where William Mears now lives. Patent to Benjmain Graham. Joseph Wadsworth and Samuel Elkin were witnesses.

1767, May 20 -- Deed Book 3 Page 93, Cumberland County, NC
Samuel Elkin, shoemaker deeded Jason Wadsworth 150 acres located Lower Little River including the plantation where Jason Wadsworth now lives. Patent to Joseph Elkin. William Meares was a witness. 
Elkins, Samuel (I49678)
 
54 1755 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Joseph Morgan listed 1 white poll

1763, Dec 23 -- Land Grant #456 and #636, Cumberland County, NC
Enoch Spinks received 250 acres located on both sides of Deep River including where Joseph Morgan lived. [Editor's Note: Enoch and Amy Spinks deeded to John Gardner 1764]

1764, Nov 9 -- Land Grant #493 and #674, Cumberland County, NC
Joseph Morgan received 100 acres located on Cabin Creek including his own improvement. John Donaho and Luke Whitfield were chain carriers. [Editor's Note: Joseph Morgan (of SC) deeded to William and Mary Morgan 1771 --> Ewel Watkins 1774]

1771, Sep 8 -- Deed Book 4 Page 361, Cumberland County, NC
Joseph Morgan [of South Carolina] deeded William Morgan 100 acres located on Cabin Creek. Jepthar Medford, John Medford and George Morgan were witnesses.

 
Morgan, Joseph (I49212)
 
55 1755 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
William Morgan listed 1 white poll

1761, Feb 19 -- 1759-1765 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
Ordered that a road be laid from the mouth of Fork Creek to Captain Collins' road near Joseph Dunham's and the following appointed commissioners: Wm. Morgan, Thomas Knight, James Muse and Abel Lea.

1761, Oct 1 -- Deed Book 2 Page 324, Cumberland County, NC
Samuel Williams deeded Francis Treadwell 250 acres located north of Deep River, part of the 400 acre Land Grant to James Barton 21 Oct 1746 including the upper end of Barton's Island. Abel Lee, William Morgin and Robert Lee were witnesses.

1762, Sep 2 -- Land Grant #450 & #630, Cumberland County, NC
Jacob Kerringer received 200 acres located west of Deep River adjoining William Morgan and Leonard Haird. [Editor's Note: this could possibly be a Jacob from a prior generation.]

1764, Feb 20 -- Deed Book 2 Page 321, Cumberland County, NC
John Smith deeded Isaac Hill 100 acres located on Buffalo Creek. Henry Smith, Mary Smith and William Morgin were witnesses.

1764, Feb 22 -- 1759-1765 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
Deed from John Smith to Isaac Hill proven by Wm. Morgin

1764, Jul 6 -- Land Grant #0337, Cumberland County, NC
William Morgan received 200 acres located on Wolf Creek adjoining William White. [Editor's Note: Never granted]

1764, Dec 9 -- Land Grant #494 and #675, Cumberland County, NC
William Morgan received 200 acres located on both sides of Deep River. [Editor's Note: William and Mary Morgan deeded 150a to Solomon Morgan 1767 --> Soloman Margin and Mehitable Ludlam to William Savory 1771; William Morgan deeded 50a to John Garner 1767].

1767, Jun 27 -- Deed Book 3 Page 124, Cumberland County, NC
William Morgan and wife Mary deeded Solomon Morgan 150 acres located on Deep River. Owen Carpenter and John Garner were witnesses.

1767, Jun 27 -- Deed Book 3 Page 124, Cumberland County, NC
William Morgan and wife Mary deeded John Garner 50 acres located on Deep River. Owen Carpenter and Solomon Morgan were witnesses.

1769, Jul 7 -- Land Grant #1002, Cumberland County, NC
William Morgan Senr. received 200 acres located on Wolf Creek about 200 yards east of the Yadkin Waggon Road. James Morgan and William Morgan were chain carriers.

1771, Sep 8 -- Deed Book 4 Page 361, Cumberland County, NC
Joseph Morgan [of South Carolina] deeded William Morgan 100 acres located on Cabin Creek. Jepthar Medford, John Medford and George Morgan were witnesses.

1774, Oct 18 -- Deed Book 6 Page 296, Cumberland County, NC
William Morgan and wife Mary deeded Ewell Wadkins 100 acres located west of Cabin Creek below Joseph Morgan's improvements. Originally granted to Joseph Morgan 9 Nov 1764 and sold to William Morgan. James Jeffery and Temple Tullus were witnesses.

1775, Jan 24-25 -- 1771-1776 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
Deed from Wm. Morgan and Mary Morgan to Ewell Wadkins proven by Temple Tullas

1777 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
William Morgan listed $160 of taxable property in Captain John Cox's District

1778 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
William Morgan listed $200 of taxable property in Captain John Cox's District

1779 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
William Morgan listed $2800 of taxable property in Captain John Cox's District

1783 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Wm. Morgan listed $70 in Captain John Cox's District

1786, May 16 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 99
The following hands were appointed to work on the road from Morgan's Mill to the old Yadkin Road: Wm. Morgan, Geo. Brazwell, Richd. Dunn, James Morgan, Wm. Morgan Jr., Lewis Fields, Nathan Morgan, John Medford, John Morgan, Isaac Dun, Norman McLoud and Robert Cox.

1786, May 16 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 100
William Morgan have leave to build a grist mill on Tillis Mill Creek where a mill had formerly been built.

1788, Nov 20 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 212
Deed from John Cox to William Morgan was proven by John Jackson

1789, Sep 3 -- Land Grant #299, Moore County, NC
John Morgan received 50 acres adjoining William Morgan and including his own improvement. Wm. Smith and Wm. Morgan were chain carriers.

1789, Sep 3 -- Land Grant #304, Moore County, NC
William Morgan received 50 acres located northwest of Cabin Creek adjoining his own line and Joseph Allen. William Smith and Joseph Allen were chain carriers.

1789, Sep 3 -- Land Grant #310, Moore County, NC
David Richardson received 50 acres located on Mill Creek adjoining John Morgan. William Morgan and John Morgan were chain carriers.

1789, Sep 20 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#221 William Morgan entered 50 acres on Cabin Creek adjoining Joseph Allen.

1789, Sep 21 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#225 William Morgan entered 100 acres between the Head of Long Branch and the Sandhill Road.

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 157
William Morgan
(16+) 1M
(0-16) 1M
7F

1790, Jan 6 -- Land Grant #331, Moore County, NC
William Morgan Senr. received 100 acres located between the head of Long Branch and Sandhill Smith's Road. Nathan Smith and Jacob Harvick were chain carriers.

1790, May 17 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 267
The following hands were ordered to work on the road from the Montgomery County Line by the Ford at Cabbin Creek to the Forks below the White Ponds: Isaac Dunn, Richd. Dunn Jr., Rd. Dunn Sr., Ezekiah Dunn, Jesse Brown, Murk McAulay, Robert Pattison, Robert Cox, Nichl. Newton, Ansel Melton, Anguish McAulay, Donald McLeod, Norman McLeod, Joseph Allen, Wm. Morgan and Jacob Harvick.

1790, Aug 17 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 280
Wm. Morgan was appointed overseer of the road from the Forks below the White Ponds on Yadkin Road to the [Montgomery] County line.

1791, Jan 26-- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#333 William Morgan entered 50 acres on both sides of Mill Creek adjoining his own line and James Gallemore.

1791, Feb 23 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC
The following hands were ordered to work on the road from Deep River at County Line to the Black Ponds: John Morgan, Wm. Morgan [Capt.], Wm. Morgan, Junr., Wm. Smith, Averett Smith, John Cagle, Lewis Sowell, Geo. Brazell, Jos. Allen, Murdock McAulay, Anguish McAulay, Jacob Harvick, John Shuffle Senr., John Shuffle Junr., Thomas Dunn and Robert Cox.

1793, May 23 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 404
Ordered that a road be laid from the County line near Mr. Gardiners to the White Ponds and have the following hands to work: Lewis Gardener, David Kennedy, John Morgan, John Sheffield Jur., Jno. Sheffield Senr., William Morgan (Capt.), Peter Shamburger, William Williamson, William Smith Jur., Lewis Sowell, Everet Smith, Thos. Key, John Morgan and Danl. Manners.

1793, Dec 20 -- Land Grant #1458, Moore County, NC
William Morgan received 50 acres located on Mill Creek adjoining his own line and James Gallemore. Wm. Smith and Jno. Morgan were chain carriers.

1794, Feb 19 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 440
Ordered that orphan Elijah Brown (age 11) be bound to Capt. William Morgan to learn the Cooper trade until he reaches full age. Thomas Key served as security.

1795, May 21 -- 1785-1794 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 523
Ordered that the following persons be appointed to determine whether the road from Instant Hall's plantation to the [Montgomery] County Line shall go by Thomas Dunn's or Lewis Sowell's: Darius Ramage, Norman McKennon, Murdo McAulay, Enoch Hall, Norman McLeod, Saml. Hall, Murdo. McAulay Jr., Joseph Allen, William Smith Jr., John McKinnon, Christopher Bethune, John Spivia, Hezekiah Dunn, Richard Dunn, Alexander Morrison and William Morgan.

1795, May 21 -- 1785-1794 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 523
Ordered that Thomas Dunn be appointed overseer of the road [above] and that the following hands to work: William Smith Jr., Lewis Sowell, John Allen, Donald McLeod, Christopher Bethune, Norman McLeod, Instant Hall, Enoch Hall, Murdo. McAulay Sen., Hezekiah Dunn, Norman McKinnon and Neil McLeod.

1795, Nov 17 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 538
Two deeds from Jacob Harvick to Joseph Allen were proven by William Morgan

1797, Aug 3 -- Land Grant #1470, Moore County, NC
William Morgan Senr. received 50 acres located on both sides of Calf Pen Branch north of Cabin Creek adjoining his own line. William Morgan and Joseph Allen were chain carriers.

1798, Aug 10 -- Land Grant #1762, Moore County, NC
Joseph Allen received 45 acres located north of Cabin Creek and both sides of the Yadkin Road adjoining William Morgan, his own line, William Smith, Francis Bullock and the Speculators. Francis Bullock and William Morgan Senr. were chain carriers.

1798, Oct 18 -- Land Grant #1464, Moore County, NC
William Morgan received 25 acres located southeast of Cabin Creek adjoining his own line. James Morgan and Isaac Brown were chain carriers.

1798, Oct 18 -- Land Grant #1471, Moore County, NC
William Morgan Senr. received 100 acres located west of Cabin Creek adjoining his own line, George Morgan and Allison. Isaac Brown and James Morgan were chain carriers.

1800 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 48
William Morgan
(45+) 1M 2F
(16-26) 1M
(10-16) 1M 2F
(0-10) 1F

1805, Oct 1 -- Land Grant #1916, Moore County, NC
William Morgan Senr. received 100 acres located south of Cabin Creek adjoining William Lewis and Joseph Allan. Joseph Allen and William Singleton were chain carriers. 
Morgan, Capt. William (I49274)
 
56 1755 -- Tax List, Orange County, NC
Enoch Spinks listed 1 white poll

1760, Aug 20 -- Granville Land Grants #6596, Orange County, NC
Josias Wallace entered 700 acres located on Fork Creek of Deep River including the plantation where Enoch Spink now lives.

1761, Mar 8 -- Land Grant #153, Orange County, NC
Enoch Spinks received 225 acres located on Fork Creek of Deep River. Jno. Lawrence and Jas. Latham were chain carriers.

1763, Jan 27 -- Land Grant #154, Orange County, NC
Enoch Spinks received 455 acres located on Fork Creek of Deep River. Thos. Gant and Jno. Higgins were chain carriers.

1763, Apr 7-- Land Grant #0494, Cumberland County, NC
William White received 50 acres located east of Wolf Creek. Hugh Johnston and Enoch Spinks were chain carriers. [Editor's Note: Never granted]

1763, Dec 23 -- Land Grant #456 and #636, Cumberland County, NC
Enoch Spinks received 250 acres located on both sides of Deep River including where Joseph Morgan lived. [Editor's Note: Enoch and Amy Spinks deeded to John Gardner 1764]

1764, May 17 -- Deed Book 2 Page 355, Cumberland County, NC
Enoch Spinks and wife Amy deeded John Gardner 250 acres located on Deep River including the plantation where John Gardner lives. Richd. Grove was a witness.

1764, Nov 21 -- 1759-1765 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
A road to be laid off from Bear Creek to Shuffill's path to join Spinx's road. John Williamson appointed overseer of the jury as follows: John Williamson, John Gardner, Enox Spinx, Leonard Hart, John Shuffill, Wm. Garner, Abel Lee, Jno. Huntsucker, Wm. Kee, Jno. Kigell, Jas. Johnston and Mic. Heart.

1765, May 14 -- Deed, Orange County, NC
William Searcey deeded Mary Pierce 100 acres proven by Enoch Spinks.

1772, Mar 20 -- Will, Guilford County, NC
Will of Enoch Spinks, Dec'd. Heirs: wife Amy [negro man Sampson], daughters Martha [lot of land including the storehouse that Southerland is possessed with] and Sarah, sons John [150 acres on Deep River and negro man Adam], Enoch [land on Fork Creek], Lewis [land and plantation I now live on], Rowley and Garrett. Executors: John Larrance, John Needham and Amy Spinks. Witnesses: John Lawrence, William Comb Jr. and Windsor Pearce. Proven May 1772.
 
Spinks, Enoch (I04714)
 
57 1755 -- Tax List, Orange County, NC
John Kogle listed 1 white poll

1764, Feb 3 -- Deed Book 2 Page 326, Cumberland County, NC
James Chiney deeded John Kegill 120 acres located in the fork of Bear Creek, a place called the Hasel Neck. Patented to Richd. Caswell and sold to James Chiney 10 May 1760. Francis Tredwell, William Searcy and John Chiney were witnesses.

1764, Feb 22 -- 1759-1765 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
Deed from James Cheney to John Kegell was proven by Francis Teedwell
Mary Cheney, wife of James Cheney, Esq. to John Kegell for right of dower to 120 acres

1764, May 15 -- Deed Book 2 Page 360, Cumberland County, NC
Mary Cheney, wife of James Cheney, deeded John Kigell her 1/3 dowry right in the 120 acres in the fork of Bear Creek, a place called the Hasel Neck. Purchased by James Cheney from Richard Caswell and sold by him to John Kigell 3 Feb 1764. Richd. Grove and Richd. Stringfield were witnesses.

1764, Feb 22 -- 1759-1765 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
Deed from Mary Cheney, wife of James Cheney, Esq. to John Kegell for right of dower to 120 acres

1764, Jul 5 -- Land Grant #1430, Cumberland County, NC
David Caygill received 100 acres located on Flat [Flag] Creek about 1/4 mile from John Caygill's plantation. [Editor's Note: David and Catharine Kegle deeded to William Smith 1769 --> Charles Sowel --> Jeremiah Williams, Thomas Williams, James Williams and Bartholomew Dunn deeded to William Williams 1823]

1764, Aug 11 -- Land Grant #1539, Cumberland County, NC
John Brownlow received 150 acres located on Bear Creek adjoining John Cagle. Jacob Tiem and William Maness Jr. were chain carriers.

1764, Nov 21 -- 1759-1765 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
A road to be laid off from Sandhill Smith's and the following hands were ordered to work: John Kigel, Wm. Smith, Sr., Jno. Goleman, Jno. Smith, Nicholas Smith, Nicholas Nuton, Jacob McClendol, Joel McClendol, Thomas Ward, Jetson Ward, John Weare and Wm. Gillit.

1764, Nov 21 -- 1759-1765 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
A road to be laid off from Bear Creek to Shuffill's path to join Spinx's road. John Williamson appointed overseer, jury as follows: John Williamson, John Gardner, Enox Spinx, Leonard Hart, John Shuffill , Wm. Garner, Abel Lee, Jno. Huntsucker, Wm. Kee, Jno. Kigell, Jas. Johnston and Mic. Heart.

1767 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Keagel listed 1 white poll and 1 black poll

1767, Aug 11 -- Land Grant #0138, Cumberland County, NC
Charles Cagill entered 100 acres located on Buffalo Creek adjoining Jacob Stutz. John Kagill and Leonard Kagill were chain carriers.
[Note - grant was not issued]

1767, Aug 11 -- Land Grant #1500, Cumberland County, NC
Jacob Stutz received 100 acres located on Buffalo Creek. John Kagil and Leonard Kagil were chain carriers.

1769, Jul 20 -- Deed Book 3 Page 437, Cumberland County, NC
David Kegle and wife Catharine of Rowan County deeded William Smith a tract of land located on both sides of Flat Creek including a plantation. John Kegle, Simon Hart and George Kegle were witnesses.

1769, Sep 29 -- Land Grant #889, Cumberland County, NC
John Cagill received 100 acres located between Cabin and Bear Creek adjoining his own line. Jacob Stutz and Jacob Cagill were chain carriers.

1770, Jul 16 -- Deed Book 3 Page 524, Cumberland County, NC
John Cagle, Henry Sides, Casper Clob, Peter Sides and Doratha Elizabeth Sides appointed Simon Hart as their attorney to recover from John Waginer and Michael Heller of Sorkney, PA their part of the estate of Andrew Felsinger, dec'd, together with the part of Doratha Sides, which she left and granted the attorney to recover. William Manes, Joseph Williams and George Cagle were witnesses.

1772, Mar 9 -- Land Grant #1112, Cumberland County, NC
Simon Hart received 100 acres located on Bear Creek adjoining William Manes Jr. John Cagill and Simon Heart were chain carriers.

1772, Mar 9 -- Land Grant #1117, Cumberland County, NC
Everet Smith received 200 acres located on Cabin Creek adjoining John Cagill. John Cagill and Nathan Smith were chain carriers.

1773, May 24 -- Land Grant #1232, Cumberland County, NC
George Kagill received 150 acres located on Bear Creek adjoining Simon Heart. John Cagill and Simon Heart were chain carriers.

1773, May 24 -- Land Grant #1234, Cumberland County, NC
John Cagill received 50 acres located on Cabin Creek adjoining Richard Caswell.

1773, Jun 11 -- Land Grant #1595 & 1784 & 083, Cumberland County, NC
John Brownlow received 200 acres located on Horse Creek. John Cagle and Samuel Tedwell were chain carriers.

1774, Jan 12 -- Land Grant #0417, Cumberland County, NC
William Smith entered 50 acres located on the mouth of Cabin Creek adjoining David Kagill, John Kagill and includes his own improvement. Jesse Ritter and Jacob Cagle were chain carriers.

1777 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Cagle listed $310 of taxable property in Captain John Cox's District

1778 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Cagle listed $800-3200 of taxable property in Captain John Cox's District

1779 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Cagle listed $2600 of taxable property in Captain John Cox's District

1780 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Cagle listed $1434 of taxable property (horses, cattle and money) including 260 acres valued at $900 in Captain Cox's District

1783 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Cagle listed $140 in Captain John Cox's District

1786, Feb 22 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 87
John Cagle was exempted from paying poll Tax for 1785.

1788, Aug 19 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 200
Will of Simon Hart, Dec'd. was proven by John Cagle and George Cagle.

1789, May 19 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 230
Administration of the Estate of Simon Hart Dec'd. granted to Margret Hart with John Cagle and John Bullock as securities.

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 154
John Cagle
(16+) 2M
(0-16) 2M
3F

1790, Feb 16 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 256
A deed from John Cox to James Galimore was proven by John Cagle

1790, Feb 16 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 256
John Cagle records his mark as a slope under left and cross on right

1793, Dec-Jan 1794 -- General Assembly Session Records, Box 3
John Cagle signed a petition to form Alfordstown as County Seat for Moore County, NC. [Editor's Note: the petition failed. In 1796 the NC General Assembly established Carthage as the county seat. In 1806, it was changed to Faginsville to honor Richardson Fagin. The name was changed back to Carthage in 1814]

1797, Jul 14 -- Land Grant #1531, Moore County, NC
John Cagle Sr. received 64 acres located South of Cabin Creek adjoining his own line, George Cagle and Thomas Graham. George Cagle and Bartholomew Dunn were chain carriers.

1798, May 18 -- Will Book A Page 199-200, Moore County, NC
Will of John Cagle, Decd. Heirs: wife Cathrine Cagle [my land and plantation until John comes of age], son John Cagle [150 acres south of Cabbin Creek and Bear Creek whereon I now live after he comes of age including 10 acres that needs to be set aside for my wife], son William Cagle [8 acres by the meeting house], daughter Susanna Cagle, daughter Dorety Cagle, daughter Margaret Cagle, son Jacob Cagle, daughter Elizabeth Gilmore, son George Cagle, daughter Mary Melton and son Henry Cagle. Executors: Bartholomew Dun, George Cagle. Witnesses: William Smith, Bartholomew Dunn and George Cagle. Proven May 1799. 
Cagle, John "Dutchman" (I02955)
 
58 1755 -- Tax List, Orange County, NC
Robert Milton listed 2 white polls

1756, Nov 4 -- Granville Land Grants, Orange County, NC
Robert Melton entered 640 acres located North of Haw River below red field at the Great Falls and above the mouth of Second Branch. Robert Patterson and John Collins were chain carriers. Warrant issued 14 May 1757 and surveyed 25 Oct 1759. The warrant was deeded to his heir Nathan Melton and he received 391 acres of the original entry on Jul 30, 1760.

1758, May 23 -- Granville Land Grants, Orange County, NC
Joseph Walker received 468 acres located North of Haw River. Robt. Melton and Nathan Melton were chain carriers. Surveyed 2 Apr 1756.

1759, Apr 24 (written) -- Will of Robert Melton, Orange County, NC
1759, Nov (probated)

In the Name of God, Amen: Twenty fourth day of April in the year of our Lord 1759. I, Robert Melton, of North Carolina, in the County of Orange, Planter, being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be given unto God. Therefore calling unto mind the mortality of the body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament. That is to say, principally and first of all I give and recommend my soul into the hands of God that gave it and for my body I recommend to Earth to be buried in a Christian like decent manner at the descretion of my executors, nothing doubting but at the General Resurrection I shall receive the same again by the mighty Power of God and as touches such worldly estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me in this life,

I give, devise, and dispose of the same in the following manner and form. . .

I give and beequeath unto my eldest son, James Melton, one peuter dish to the value of five shillings

And likewise to my son, Nathaniel Melton, one peuter dish to the value of five shillings

And likewise I give to my well beloved sons, Nathan Melton, Iseum Melton, and Ancel Melton, my plantation whereon I now live to be divided equally and purposefully between them

And likewise as for my younger son, Archelius Melton, I dispose and make over the two parts of my stock and household goods, divided into three parts and the other one part to be divided between the other three with the plantation

And likewise I constitute, make, and ordain my son, Nathan Melton, my only and sole executor of this my last Will and Testament of all and singular the lands, messuages, and tenements by him and therefore mentioned freely to be possessed and enjoyed by them, their heirs, and assigns for ever and I do hereby utterly disallow, revoke, and disannul all and every other former Will legacys and Executions by me in any way made before this time; named, willed, bequeathed, ratified and confirmed this and no other to be my last Will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written.

/s/ Robert Melton (seal)
Richard Parker- Teste
Mary Stratten (her mark)
James Sellars- Teste

1759, Jun [2nd Tues] -- 1752 - 1762 County Court Minutes, Orange County, NC Page 23-183
Will of Robert Melton, dec`d. exhibited by Nathan Melton was proven by Richard Parker. Other witnesses James Sellers and Mary Stratton to be summoned to appear next Superior Court.

1759, Dec [2nd Tues] -- 1752 - 1762 County Court Minutes, Orange County, NC Page 34-206
Perishable Estate of Robert Melton dec`d to be sold

1759/1760 -- 1756-1785 Inventories, Sales and Accounts of Estates, Orange County, NC Page 25-27
Estate of Robert Melton, dec'd by Administrator Nathan Melton. Items purchased by the following: Christian Kirksey, William Goffey, Henry Brown, William Borden, Ancel Melton, Robert Patterson, Robert Sellars, Hercules Melton, Henry Bauson, William Griffen, Nathan Melton, Alfred Davis, Oneal Melton, and James Patterson

1760, May [2nd Tues] -- 1752 - 1762 County Court Minutes, Orange County, NC Page 37-212
Nathan Melton, Exec of Robert Melton, dec`d filed an account of sales

1763, Aug 2 -- 1762 - 1766 County Court Minutes, Orange County, NC Page 52
Mourning Milton, daughter of Robert Milton, dec`d. to be committed to the care of Mr. Robert Cate, Jr. Bond set at $50 L for Bondsman Thomas Cate.
 
Melton, Robert (I02946)
 
59 1755 -- Tax List, Orange County, NC
William Sercy listed 1 white poll

1756, May 1 -- Land Grant #203, Orange County, NC
William Searcy received 640 acres located on both sides of Deep River adjoining his own line. William Reed and John Burd were chain carriers.

1756, May 1 -- Land Grant #205, Orange County, NC
William Searcy received 640 acres located on both sides of Deep River. William Reed and John Burd were chain carriers. [Editor's Note: William Searcy's two land grants were located in the southeast corner of present day Randolph County on the Moore County border and near the Chatham County border. William Searcy ran a ferry across Deep River during the Revolutionary War period. Edmund Waddell received permission to operate a ferry here in 1802. Originally the area was known as Searcy's Ford, then Searcy's Ferry and in the 1800's Waddell's Ferry.]

1761, Dec 18 -- Land Grant #620, Orange County, NC
Thomas Graves received 700 acres located on both sides of Deep River adjoining William Searcy. Thomas Jones and John Graves were chain carriers.

1764, Feb 3 -- Deed Book 2 Page 326, Cumberland County, NC
James Chiney deeded John Kegill 120 acres located in the fork of Bear Creek, a place called the Hasel Neck. Patented to Richd. Caswell and sold to James Chiney 10 May 1760. Francis Tredwell, William Searcy and John Chiney were witnesses.

1764, Aug 7 -- 1762 - 1766 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Orange County, NC Page 223
Ordered that twelve of the following persons meet and lay out a road from Rowan [current Davidson County/Randolph County] line opposite Fraziers Road to the best and nearest road leading to Cross Creek: Windsor Pierce, Jeffrey Beck, Christopher Monday, John Needham, John Williamson, James Pittman, James Graves, Ralph Hinwelt, Charles Strange, Solomon Morgain, John Purslay, Peter Funcanon, William Searcey, Henry Smith, Adam Andrews, John Garner, John Lawrence and Jno. Rodes

1765, May 14 -- Deed, Orange County, NC
William Searcey deeded Mary Pierce 100 acres proven by Enoch Spinks

1770, Oct 26 -- Deed Book 3, Page 552, Orange County, NC
Abraham Richeson and wife Sarah (of Bladen County) deeded Lambert Reed (of Orange County) 50 acres located on the mouth of Buffalow Branch and Deep River adjoining William Searcy and Lambert Read. Solomon Morgin and William Moore were witnesses. Proven Jul 1771 by Soloman Morgan.

1772, Nov 2 -- Deed Book 1, Page 188, Guilford County, NC
Josiah Carr and wife Jane/Jean deeded Jennings Thompson 200 acres located on Flat Creek of Deep River adjoining Carr (formerly James Graves). Willm. Searcy and Windsor Pearce were witnesses.

1773, Mar 4 -- Deed Book 1, Page 225, Guilford County, NC
Jennings Thompson and wife Elizabeth deeded Joseph Carr 200 acres located on Flat Creek of Deep River. William Searcy Senr., Wm. Searcy Junr. and Windsor Pearce were witnesses.

1773, Oct 11 -- Deed Book 1, Page 241, Guilford County, NC
William Reade Senr. deeded son Arthur Read 150 acres located north of Deep River adjoining Winsor Pearce and Searcy. Wm. Searcy and Windsor Pearce were witnesses.

1773, Dec -- General Assembly Session Records
Petition to move the Guilford County, NC courthouse toward the center of the county. William Searcy was a signer.

1773, Dec 4 -- Deed Book 1, Page 240, Guilford County, NC
Arthur Read and wife Martha deeded Ransom Southerland part of manor plantation deeded to Arthur and Martha Read by Will of Enoch Spinks Dec?d. Wm. Searcy Junr., Wm. Searcy and Thos. Cox were witnesses.

1773, Dec 14 -- Deed Book 1, Page 248, Guilford County, NC
Soloman Morgan and wife Mehetabel deeded Lombard Reade 100 acres located north of Deep River adjoining Richeson. Granted to William Searcy 1761. William Searcy and Windsor Pearce were witnesses.

1775, Feb 14 -- Deed, Guilford County, NC
Windsor and Mary Pearce deeded to Ransom Southerland 100 acres located South of Deep River. Originally part of 640 acres granted to William Searcy Jun 9 1761 and deeded from Searcy to Mary Pearce.

1775, Feb 14 -- Deed, Guilford County, NC
William Searcy Senr. deeded to Ransom Southerland 37.25 acres located South of Deep River. Originally part of 640 acres granted to William Searcy Jun 9 1761.

1775, Jul 14 -- Deed Book 1, Page 345, Guilford County, NC
William Searcy Senr. deeded Ransom Southerland 75.75 acres located south of Deep River adjoining Windsor Pearce. Windsor Pearce was a witness.

1776, Feb 4 -- Will, Guilford County NC
Will of William Searcey, Dec'd. Heirs: wife Kezia; son William Searcy; daughters Keron Searcy [tract of land called Morgan's Neck] and Mary Pearce; granddaughter Mary Pearce. Witnesses: Arthur Smith, James Whittel and Adam Marmosh. Proven May 1776.

1785, Jan 29 -- Deed, Randolph County, NC
Ransom Sutherland of Granville County deeded William Bowden of Granville County 100 acres located South of Deep River adjoining Pearces Creek and Reads Island. Tract was conveyed by William Searcy, Dec'd. to his daughter Mary Pierce Dec 1, 1764. Deed also includes a 27.5 acre tract located in the middle of Reads Island and a 75.75 acre tract located on the Great Road and adjoining Winsor Perce. Both were conveyed from William Searcy to his daughter Mary Pierce.

1786, Sep 19 -- Deed, Randolph County, NC
Winsor Pearce listed as a witness to a Deed from William Searcy to Nicholas Nall of Moore County for 160 acres located on Deep River and Fork Creek. This land was conveyed to William Searcy by his father William Searcy, Sr. 
Searcy, William (I03256)
 
60 1756, Aug 1 -- 1746-1771 Loose Wills, Granville County, NC
Will of William Bridges, Dec'd. Heirs: wife Susannah; daughter Mary, wife of Henry Porch; daughter Elizabeth, wife of William Freeman; Susannah, wife of John Hencock; grandson Thomas Bridges, son of William Bridges; Amy, daughter of William Porch; Joseph Bridges [100 acres and and plantation after death of my wife]; Mary, daughter of Thomas Bridges [negro Bob when she attains the age of 18]. Executor: son Joseph Bridges. Witnesses: Danl. Potter, Ambrose Crane, and Jeremiah Perry. Proven May 1762.

1764, May 8 -- 1762-1765 Granville County, NC Records Page 29 Thomas Bridges named Administrator of the estate of Susanna
Bridges, Dec'd. Sureties: Thomas Mullins and Joseph Bridges. 
Susannah (I7471)
 
61 1756, Aug 1 -- 1746-1771 Loose Wills, Granville County, NC
Will of William Bridges, Dec'd. Heirs: wife Susannah; daughter Mary, wife of Henry Porch; daughter Elizabeth, wife of William Freeman; Susannah, wife of John Hencock; grandson Thomas Bridges, son of William Bridges; Amy, daughter of William Porch; Joseph Bridges [100 acres and and plantation after death of my wife]; Mary, daughter of Thomas Bridges [negro Bob when she attains the age of 18]. Executor: son Joseph Bridges. Witnesses: Danl. Potter, Ambrose Crane, and Jeremiah Perry. Proven May 1762.

1767 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Hancock listed 3 white polls

1770, Sep 23 -- Will, Cumberland County, NC
Will of John Hancock, Dec'd. Heirs: wife Susanna, son John Hancock, sons Robert, Clement and William Hancock. Executors: Cornelius Tison and Conner Dowd. Witnesses: Jacob Raggars, Willis Akinson, Benjamin Owens and John Carrell. Proven Jul 1772.

1772, Feb 26 -- Land Grant #1114, Cumberland County, NC
John Hancock received 150 acres located south of Deep River adjoining Thomas Armstrong. Robert Hancock and William Hancock were chain carriers.

1772, Oct -- Estate, Cumberland County, NC
Inventory of the estate of John Hancock Dec'd. by Administrator Conner Dowd. Notes held on the following: Moses Bland, John Hunnicutt Senr., John Hunnicutt Jun., James Russell, Jacob Rogers, Joshua Hancock, Willm. Hancock and Rich. Lyon & Co.

1773, May 20 -- Deed Book 6 Page 209, Cumberland County, NC
Robert Hancock (of Chatham County) deeded William Hancock undivided third tract where John Hankok Dec'd. formerly lived and that will pass to Robert Hancock on the death of Susannah Hankok, widow of John Hankok. Conner Dowd, Edwd. Griffin and Daniel Brown were witnesses.

 
Hancock, John (I39752)
 
62 1756, Aug 1 -- 1746-1771 Loose Wills, Granville County, NC
Will of William Bridges, Dec'd. Heirs: wife Susannah; daughter Mary, wife of Henry Porch; daughter Elizabeth, wife of William Freeman; Susannah, wife of John Hencock; grandson Thomas Bridges, son of William Bridges; Amy, daughter of William Porch; Joseph Bridges [100 acres and and plantation after death of my wife]; Mary, daughter of Thomas Bridges [negro Bob when she attains the age of 18]. Executor: son Joseph Bridges. Witnesses: Danl. Potter, Ambrose Crane, and Jeremiah Perry. Proven May 1762.

1777 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Susanna Hancock listed $488 of taxable property in Captain Duckworth's District

1778 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Susanna Hancock listed $618 of taxable property in Captain Duckworth's District

1779 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Susanah Hancock listed $1500 of taxable property in Captain Duckworth's District

1780 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Susannah Hancock listed $829 of taxable property (horses, cattle and money) including 200 acres valued at $630 in Captain Duckworth's District

1783 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
S. Hancock listed $207 in Captain John Hunnicut's District 
Bridges, Susanna (I39757)
 
63 1756, Aug 1 -- 1746-1771 Loose Wills, Granville County, NC
Will of William Bridges, Dec'd. Heirs: wife Susannah; daughter Mary, wife of Henry Porch; daughter Elizabeth, wife of William Freeman; Susannah, wife of John Hencock; grandson Thomas Bridges, son of William Bridges; Amy, daughter of William Porch; Joseph Bridges [100 acres and and plantation after death of my wife]; Mary, daughter of Thomas Bridges [negro Bob when she attains the age of 18]. Executor: son Joseph Bridges. Witnesses: Danl. Potter, Ambrose Crane, and Jeremiah Perry. Proven May 1762. 
Bridges, William (I7470)
 
64 1756, Jul 21 -- 1755-1759 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
Marks and brands of Francis Bettis, John Bettis, Elijah Bettus and Elisha Bettis.

1757, Oct 5 --- Land Grant #041, Cumberland County, NC
John Bettis received 100 acres on drains of Mountain Creek about a mile from Charles Evans.

1759, Mar 6 -- Land Grant #1325 & #1469, Bladen County, NC
John Bettis received 100 acres located west on Drowning Creek a place called the Springs.

1767, Apr 18 --- Land Grant #0230, Bladen County, NC
John Bettis received 300 acres located northeast of Drowning Creek.

1768, Sep 17 -- Deed Book 3 Page 284, Cumberland County, NC
John Bettis deeded John Patterson 260 acres on branch of Raft Swamp by Juniper Branch by Wiggins Branch. Patent to Francis Bettis 26 Sep 1753 and sold to his son Elijah Bettis 14 Nov 1763 and conveyed to Elijah by last will and testament of his brother [Elisha Bettis]. William Black, John McPherson and Duncan Patterson were witnesses.  
Bettis, John (I39788)
 
65 1756, Jul 21 -- 1755-1759 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
Marks and brands of Francis Bettis, John Bettis, Elijah Bettus and Elisha Bettis.

1767, Sep 24 -- Will, Cumberland County, NC
Will of Elisha Bettis, Dec'd. Heirs: wife [unnamed], Elija Bettis, Irvine Bettus and Francis Bettis. Executor: brother Elija Bettis. Witnesses: Thomas Hadly, Robt. Cochran and William H. Mills. Proven Aug 1767. [Editor's Note: Proven date is prior that will date.]

1768, Aug 2 -- Deed Book 3 Page 298, Cumberland County, NC
Elisha Bettis Dec'd. by his will [24 Sep 1767] bequested to his wife Catharine, what Alice Blanchfield gave to him at marriage the plantation where Alice Blanchfield lately live in the Great Yadkin Road adjoining William Morris. Elisha appointed his brother Elijah Bettis Exr. and he paid Hugh Pattsull and wife Catharine [former wife of Elisha Bettis]. Archibald McKay and Arthur Wright were witnesses.

1768, Sep 17 -- Deed Book 3 Page 284, Cumberland County, NC
John Bettis deeded John Patterson 260 acres on branch of Raft Swamp by Juniper Branch by Wiggins Branch. Patent to Francis Bettis 26 Sep 1753 and sold to his son Elijah Bettis 14 Nov 1763 and conveyed to Elijah by last will and testament of his brother [Elisha Bettis]. William Black, John McPherson and Duncan Patterson were witnesses.
 
Bettis, Elisha (I39784)
 
66 1756, Jul 21 -- 1755-1759 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
Marks and brands of Francis Bettis, John Bettis, Elijah Bettus and Elisha Bettis. 
Bettis, Elijah (I39801)
 
67 1756, Nov 4 -- Granville Land Grants, Orange County, NC
Robert Melton entered 640 acres located north of Haw River below red field at the Great Falls and above the mouth of Second Branch. Robert Patterson and John Collins were chain carriers. Warrant issued 14 May 1757 and surveyed 25 Oct 1759. The warrant was deeded to his heir Nathan Melton and he received 391 acres of the original entry on Jul 30, 1760.

1761, Apr 6 -- Land Grant #112, Orange County, NC
Robert Patterson received 700 acres located on Mile Creek of Haw River adjoining Edward Kirksey. Robt. Sellers and James Patterson were chain carriers.

1773, Dec 11 -- Deed Book A Page 363, Chatham County, NC
Robert Patterson and wife Elizabeth deeded Robert Stedder a tract adjoining Nathan Melton and James Sellars. Christopher Kerksey and Catton/Catlon Buland/Berland were witnesses.

1778, Aug 10 -- 1777-1778 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Chatham County, NC Page 149
Ansell Melton appointed guardian to Jesse Brown and Ambrose Brown, having given bond with Robert Patterson and John Thomas in $100 each guardianship.

1778, Nov 28-- Deed Book 6 Page 521, Cumberland County, NC
Christopher Butler and wife Elizabeth (of Anson County) deeded Robert Patterson (of Chatham County) 300 acres. Elias Butler, Henry Morris and Mathew Ledbetter were witnesses.

1779 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Robert Patterson listed $2000 of taxable property in Captain John Cox's District

1779, Jul 29 -- 1778-1795 Land Entries, Cumberland County, NC
#373 Robert Paterson entered 50 acres located on Wet Creek adjoining Anson Milton and including William Dunn's improvement.

1779, Jul 29 -- 1778-1795 Land Entries, Cumberland County, NC
#374 Robert Paterson entered 100 acres located on Horse Creek including the improvement where James Stevens lives.

1780 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Robert Paterson listed $1000 of taxable property (horses, cattle and money) including 300 acres valued at $720 in Captain Cox's District

1780, Mar 31 -- Land Grant #450, Chatham County, NC
Ansell Melton received a 100 acre Land Grant [for Orphans of John Brown] adjoining Robert Patterson, James Sellars and John Brown. James Ballard and James Sellars were chain carriers. Entered 17 Feb 1779. Surveyed Apr 26, 1779. [Editor's Note: Jesse Brown deeded to John Ferrington 1787]

1783, Nov 20 -- Land Grant #2059, Cumberland County, NC
Robert Patterson received 50 acres located on Wet Creek adjoining Bartholomew Dunn, Anson Malton, Chinia and including William Dunn's improvement. Hezekiah Dunn and Bartholomew Dunn were chain carriers. [Editor's Note: Jesse Sanders sold to Joseph Deaton 1848]

1785, Dec 1 -- Land Grant #25, Moore County, NC
Robert Paterson received 100 acres located on Horse Creek including where James Stevens formerly lived. Ansel Melton and John McQueen were chain carriers.

1788, May 20-21 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 191,192,195
[Deed] Robert Patterson to Hector McLain was proven by Neil McLeod

1789, May 21 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 234
Ordered that Robert Pattison be appointed overseer of the road in room of Nichl. Newton.

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 155
Robert Patterson
(16+) 1M
(0-16) 3M
4F

1790, Feb 16 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 257
Ordered that Robert Pattison be appointed overseer in place of Nich. Newton and have the following hands to work: Wm. Dunn, Bar. Dunn, Nathl. Melton, Norman Matheson, Murdock McLeod, Hector McLean, Thos. Kee, Moses Kee, Wm. Kee, Alex Morrison, Jno. McAulay, Wm. Newton, Mur. McAulay, Ezk. Dun, Hector McLean, Thomas Graham and John Bethune.

1790, May 17 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 267
The following hands were ordered to work on the road from the Montgomery County Line by the Ford at Cabbin Creek to the Forks below the White Ponds: Isaac Dunn, Richd. Dunn Jr., Rd. Dunn Sr., Ezekiah Dunn, Jesse Brown, Murk McAulay, Robert Pattison, Robert Cox, Nichl. Newton, Ansel Melton, Anguish McAulay, Donald McLeod, Norman McLeod, Joseph Allen, Wm. Morgan and Jacob Harvick. 
Patterson, Robert (I38976)
 
68 1756, Nov 6 -- Granville Land Grants, Orange County, NC
William Reed received 640 acres located below the mouth of Richland Creek, called the Haw Fields, on both sides of Crooked Creek including Josiah Wallace's improvement. Entered 13 Dec 1755 and warrant issued 3 Feb 1756.

1760, Aug 20 -- Granville Land Grants #6596, Orange County, NC
Josias Wallace entered 700 acres located on Fork Creek of Deep River including the plantation where Enoch Spink now lives.

 
Wallace, Josiah (I49278)
 
69 1756, Nov 9 -- Deed Book 1 Page 178, Cumberland County, NC
Denis McClendon deeded John Overton 100 acres located below the mouth of Buck Creek adjoining Nicholas Smith and is part of Jacob McClendon's former tract. Thomas Collins and James Underwood were witnesses.

1757, Apr 19 -- 1755-1759 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
Conner Dowd licensed to keep an ordinary at the house of John Overton with securities John Heard and Samuel Howard.

1758, Sep 19 -- Deed Book 1 Page 268, Cumberland County, NC
Moses Tomlin deeded John Overton 200 acres located on Buck Creek including the land Moses Tomlin lives on. Granted to Tomlin 1754. Thomas Collins and Frances Farris were witnesses.

1759, May 9 -- Deed Book 1 Page 332, Cumberland County, NC
Thomas Collins deeded John Overton 225 acres located on Watery Branch (part of Nicholas Smith's former tract). Cornelius Dowd and William Hood were witnesses.

1759, Jun 22 -- Land Grant #117 and #275, Cumberland County, NC
John Overton received 100 acres located on McLendons Creek adjoining his own line and Thomas Colince.

1760, Nov 14 -- Land Grant #149 and #307, Cumberland County, NC
Conner Dowd received 128 acres located south of Deep River adjoining Governor Johnston and John Overton.

1761, Jul 11 -- Deed Book 1 Page 138, Cumberland County, NC
Michael Dickinson deeded John Pate 100 acres on Lower Little River including plantation where John Pate lives. Patent by Charles Heard 6 Mar 1759. James Ainsworth and John Overton were witnesses.

1761, Nov 21 -- 1759-1765 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
John Overton appointed commissioner of roads in place of Robert Dickeson, Dec'd.

1762, May 17 -- Deed Book 2 Page 139, Cumberland County, NC
Farquard Campbell deeded James Muse 150 acres located on McLendons Creek including Jonathan Ritchinson's improvement. John Overton was a witness.

1763, Feb 18 -- 1759-1765 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
John Overton appointed overseer from the upper end of the county to Dunhams Creek.

1764, Jul 4 -- Land Grant #616 and #799, Cumberland County, NC
John Overton received 100 acres located on McLendons Creek adjoining Tomlin.

1764, Nov 21 -- 1759-1765 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
Joshua Handcock appointed road overseer in place of John Overton.

1765, Apr 23 -- Land Grant #533 and #714, Cumberland County, NC
John Overton received 100 acres located on both sides of Governors Creek and Wolf Branch including mouth of Benis/Bones Lock Branch.

1765, Apr 23 -- Deed Book 2 Page 544, Cumberland County, NC
James Muse secured a mortgage with John Overton for the following properties: 2 plantations on McLendons Creek in 2 surveys; 150 acres that was patented to Farqd. Campbell including Jonathan Rittenhouse's improvement; tract of land where James Muse now lives, patented to Muse; 150 acres on on Killetts Creek including mouth of Mill Swamp, patented to Charles Seal; 150 acres on upper plantation of the creek; 200 acres on Killetts Creek patented to James Muse. Security was Negro girl named Pinnillipe. Joseph Stubbs and John Carroll were witnesses. Paid Sep 24, 1767.

1765, Apr 24 -- Land Grant #532 and #713, Cumberland County, NC
John Overton received 200 acres located on both sides of Governors Creek including Hartwil Hunicut's improvement.

1765, Oct 30 -- Land Grant #563 and 744, Cumberland County, NC
Hartwell Hunnicutt received 250 acres located on McLendons Creek adjoining Overton

1766, Apr 19 -- Land Grant #1484, Cumberland County, NC
John Overton received 250 acres located on McLendons Creek adjoining Widow Dickerson. Robt. Edwards and Wm. Dickerson were chain carriers.

1766, Jul 21 -- Deed Book 3 Page 30, Cumberland County, NC
John and Sarah Overton deeded Frederick Gregg and Richard Lyon 200 acres located on both sides of Governors Creek including Hartwell Hunnicut's improvement. Granted to Overton 30 Oct 1765. Conner Dowd and Hartwell Hunnicut were witnesses.

1766, Jul 21 -- Deed Book 3 Page 31, Cumberland County, NC
Hartwell Hunnicut deeded John Overton 250 acres located on McLendons Creek adjoining Overton. Conner Dowd and Cornelius Tison were witnesses.

1767 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Overton listed 1 white poll 6 black poll

1769, Jul 22 -- Deed Book 3 Page 409, Cumberland County, NC
John Overton deeded Elijah Bettis 250 acres located on McLendons Creek. Patented to Hartwell Hunnicutt 1765 and sold to Overton 1766. William Seale and John Hunnicutt were witnesses.

1769, Jul 24 -- Deed Book 3 Page 411, Cumberland County, NC
John Overton deeded Elijah Bettis 200 acres located on McLendons Creek. Patented to Moses Tomlin and sold to Overton 1758. William Seale and John Hunnicutt were witnesses.

1769, Jul 24 -- Deed Book 3 Page 426, Cumberland County, NC
Conner Dowd deeded John Hunnicutt 128 acres located south of Deep River adjoining Governor Johnston and John Overton. John Johnston and George Blair claim an older title to land and dispute the sale. James Russell and Benjamin Shield were witnesses.

1769, Nov 13 -- Deed Book 3 Page 534, Cumberland County, NC
John Misha deeded Anne James 150 acres located on Governors Creek. Patent to John Misha 24 Apr 1764. John Overton and Hartwell Hunnicutt were witnesses.

1769, Dec 16 -- Land Grant #944, Cumberland County, NC
John Overton received 200 acres located south of Deep River on a prong of the Goshen adjoining his own line.

1770, Sep 29 -- Land Grant #1014, Cumberland County, NC
John Overton received 50 acres located north of Deep River adjoining Governor [Johnston]. John Overton and Joseph Duckworth Junr. were chain carriers.

1770, Nov 1 -- Deed Book 4 Page 294, Cumberland County, NC
Starling Carrel deeded Hartwell Hunnicut 200 acres located on upper prong of Governor's Creek. John Overton, John Hunnicut and Randh. Hunnicut and Randolph Hunnicut were witnesses.

1771, Aug 13 -- Deed Book 4 Page 409, Cumberland County, NC
James Muse deeded Jacob Duckworth (of Chatham County) 200 acres located south of McLendons Creek in a gut, east of a place called the Sand Ridge. Patent to Muse 1767. John Overton and Joseph Duckworth were witnesses.

1772, Feb 24 -- Deed Book 5 Page 30, Cumberland County, NC
Mary Dikinson and Robert Dikinson deeded John Overton 225 acres located on Buck Creek being 1/2 of the land purchased from Nicholas Smith by Thomas Collins and sold to Robert Dickinson. John Carrol and Randh. Hunnicutt were witnesses.

1772, Feb 26 -- Land Grant #1121, Cumberland County, NC
John Overton received 50 acres located on McLendons Creek.

1773, Nov 23 -- Land Grant #1707, Cumberland County, NC
Thomas Seale received 100 acres located on McLendons Creek adjoining John Overton and including his own improvement. James Muse and John Tollison were chain carriers.

1773, Dec 23 -- Deed Book 6 Page 109, Cumberland County, NC
John Carrel deeded John Overton 200 acres located above mouth of Buck Creek adjoining Jacob McClendon. Patented to Jacob McClendon. Hartll. Hunnicutt and Randh. Hunnicutt were witnesses.

1774, Oct 29 -- 1771-1776 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
John Overton appointed guardian to John, Jesse, Moses and David Overton, orphans of Aaron Overton with securities John Houton and Robt. Cheek.

1775, Apr 27 -- 1771-1776 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
Willis Dickinson appointed road overseer in place of John Overton.

1775, Oct 3 -- Deed Book 6 Page 453, Cumberland County, NC
John Overton deeded John Dunlap 50 acres located on McLendons Creek adjoining John Overton. Thos. Agarton and Arthur Wilsonbrown were witnesses.

1775, Oct 23 -- Deed Book 6 Page 454, Cumberland County, NC
John Overton deeded John Dunlap 100 acres located on McLendons Creek being part of the land Overton bought from Thomas Collins. Thos. Agarton and Arthur Wilsonbrown were witnesses.

1777 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Overton listed $5680 of taxable property in Captain Jacob Duckworth's District

1777, Nov 1 -- 1777-1778 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
The following be appointed in Capt. Jacob Duckworth's District: [Assessors] John Overton, Jacob Duckworth and Willis Dickerson [Justice] Wm. Seale Esq. [Constable] John Weightat.

1778 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Overton listed $7454 of taxable property in Captain Duckworth's District

1779 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Overton listed $15000 of taxable property in Captain Duckworth's District

1779, Feb 3 -- 1778-1795 Land Entries, Cumberland County, NC
#280 John Dunlap entered 250 acres located east of Buck Creek adjoining John Overton.

1780 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Overton listed $14972 of taxable property (horses, cattle and money) including 2050 acres valued at $4500 and 20 slaves in Captain Duckworth's District

1782, Jun 15 -- Deed Book 7 Page 108, Cumberland County, NC
Thomas Seale deeded his daughter Ann James 100 acres including his dwelling house where he formerly lived on Overtons Road adjoining Mary James and John Overton's Gooden field. Thos. Agarton and William Cockerham were witnesses.

1783 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
J. Overton listed $2060 in Captain John Hunnicut's District

1783, Dec -- Deed Book 7 Page 62, Cumberland County, NC
John James deeded John Overton 100 acres located west of Overtons Road on drains of McLendons Creek including the improvements and adjoining Overton. Wm. Seal and Ralph Davis were witnesses.

1784, Jan 19 -- 1778-1795 Land Entries, Cumberland County, NC
#48 John Overton entered 640 acres located on McLendons Creek of Deep River adjoining his own line and an improvement between McLendons Creek and Governors Creek.

1784, Aug 17 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 9
Ordered that Josiah Maples be appointed overseer of the road in place of John Overton from McClendons Creek to the fork of the road and have the following hands to work: Phil Alston, John Overton, John Blanchett, Anthony Street, Phill Cheek, Randolph Hunnicutt, William Pain, James Moore, Joseph Horser, John Carrell, Elijah Bettys, John Dunlap, William Poe and Theophelus Petty.

1785, Nov -- Marriage Licenses, Will Book A Page 382, Moore County, NC
John Overton and Christian Jackson were granted a marriage license. John Overton Senr. was the surety.

1786, Feb 22 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 87
Two deeds from Richardson Feagan to John Overton were proven by Benjn. Shields

1786, May 15 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 94
Deed from John Overton Senr. to Theophelous Petty was acknowledged

1786, May 17-Aug 23 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 103, 111
Ordered that John Overton, Thos. Overton, William Seale and Jos. Robson be appointed to divide the estate of Martin Johnston, Dec'd. between widow Sarah Johnston and children Mary Johnston and Catharine Johnston.

1786, May 30 -- Will Book A Page 306, Moore County, NC
Josiah Maples sold John Overton Senr. Negroes Jesse and her children Cherry, Jude and Isaac. John Dunlap and Sarah Dunlap were witneses.

1786, Nov 22 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 125
Ordered that John Overton Sen., Robert Cheek and Geo. Glascock be appointed to lay off and divide the estate of James Muse Dec'd. to Charity Muse.

1787, Feb 7 -- Will Book A Page 310-311 Moore County, NC
Geo. Glascock, John Overton and Robert Cheek appointed to allot the dowry to Charity Muse, widow of James Muse Dec'd.

1787, May 15 -- Land Grant #29, Moore County, NC
John Overton received 640 acres located on Deep River adjoining his own line, Phillip Alston and Dowd.

1787, May 22 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 153
Deed from John Overton and wife to Richd. Street was proven by Thos. Overton
Deed from John Overton and wife to Alexd. McMillan was proven by Thos. Overton and John Overton Jr.

1787, Aug 23 -- 1785-1794 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 170
Administration of the estate of Theophilus Petty Dec'd. given to Thomas Graham with James Collins and Thomas Mathews as securities. James Collins, John Overton Senr. and Edward Moore be appointed to lay off thirds for the widow.

1787, Nov 15 -- Land Grant #2, Moore County, NC
John Overton received 480 acres located on both sides of Pocket Creek being part of confiscated property of Greg and Dowd.

1788, May 20 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 195
Bill of sale from John Overton Senr. to Thomas Collins was proven by Wm. Seal Senr.

1788, Aug 19 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 203
Ordered that a road be laid from road that will be laid from the Chatham County courthouse to the Moore courthouse and have the following hands to work: John Overton Senr., John Dunlap, Jos. Gilbert, John Carrol, Thomas Tison, Thomas Overton, Jas. Collins, James Muse, Willis Dickinson, Wm. Handcock, Rand. Cheek, John Phillips, Edw. Moore, Gabl. Harden, Richd. Street, Leonard Thomas, Rich. Feagan, Elijah Bettis, Jesse Muse and Saml. Dun.

1789, Feb 18 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessionss, Moore County, NC Page 221
Ordered that the following be appointed to lay off a road from John Overton's road near William Cappes Junr. continuing along an old road commonly called Neil Tison's road to Deep River at the mouth of Governor's Creek where Anthony Street now lives continuing said road to where it comes into the Gulph Road near Pocket [?] Creek: Thos. Cole, Andrew Cole, Thos. Overton, Edwd. Moore, Wm. Payne, Joseph Fry, Elijah Batis, Jno. Dunlap, Jno. Overton Senr., James Hill, Richard Street, James Cadwell Senr., Mathew Cogins, Benjn. Fry, Richardson Fagin, James Muse, Neil McLeod, Wm. Martin and Leonard Thomas.

1789, May 20 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 232
Deed from John Overton to John Overton (son of Jesse Overton) proven by Neil McLeod

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 154
John Overton Sr.
(16+) 1M
1F
23 Slaves

1790, May 19 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 270
Deed from John Overton to James Davis proven by Mathew Davis

1790, Aug 18 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 278
Deed from Richardson Feagin to John Overton Senr. was acknowledged

1790, Nov 16 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 294
Ordered that hands on John Overtons Road on the east side of McLendons Creek are to open the road from where the last road cross[es] Deep River to where it intersects with the Gulph or Tysons Road and John Overton [upper] continue as overseer.

1791, Jan 13 -- Land Grant #1669, Moore County, NC
John Overton Senr. received 640 acres located on Deep River between McLendons Creek and Governors Creek being the land entered by Robert Cobb adjoining John Dunlap, Dowd and own line. John Dunlap and John Overton Junr. were chain carriers.

1791, Nov 23 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 323
Deed from John Overton Senr. to John Overton Junior was acknowledged

1794, Feb 21 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 452
Deed from John Overton and Mary Dowd to Aaron Tyson proven by Archibald McBryde

1795, Aug 19 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 533
Ordered that the following view the road that leads by John Overton Senr. and the county adjacent [Chatham] and determine whether it can be laid off on better ground: James Collins, John Cheek, Richd. Street, Willis Dickinson, John Carroll Junr., William Hancock, Thomas H. Perkins, Thomas McReynolds, Malcolm Gilchrist, Patrick Dowd, Randolph Cheek, John Carroll Senr., John Philips and Saml. Womble.

1796, Jul 28 -- Land Grant #0150, Moore County, NC
John Overton received 100 acres located northwest of McLendons Creek adjoining his own line. Josiah Maples and David Overton were chain carriers. [Editor's Note: Never granted]
 
Overton, John Sr. (I40074)
 
70 1756, Oct 23 -- Deed Book 1 Page 202, Cumberland County, NC
Cornelius Tyson deeded Robert Cheek 150 acres located north of Deep River at mouth of a gully at the Island Ford. Randolph Cheek, George Hendry and Thomas Collins were witnesses.

1757, Nov 15 -- Land Grant #0487, Cumberland County, NC
Cornelius Tyson received 200 acres located south of Deep River adjoining Cheek. Moses Tomlin and Thomas Colince were chain carriers. [Editor's Note: Never granted]

1758, Aug 29 -- Deed Book 1 Page 337, Cumberland County, NC
Howel Bruer (of Orange County) deeded Zacharia Green 200 acres located on both sides of Deep River including place where Zacharia Green dwells adjoining his own line. Thomas Collins, Robert Cheek and Charles Campbell were witnesses.

1760, Mar 1 -- Cane Creek [Quaker] Meeting Records (1756) Vol. 1 Page 22, Alamance County, NC
Robert Cheek received into membership by request.

1760, Jul 12 -- Land Grant #181 and #339, Cumberland County, NC
Cornelius Tyson received 100 acres located north of Deep River adjoining Robert Cheek.

1760, Aug 16 -- Land Grant #175 and #333, Cumberland County, NC
Robert Cheek received 100 acres located north of Deep River adjoining Cornelius Tyson.

1760, Aug 16 -- Land Grant #179 and #337, Cumberland County, NC
Robert Cheek received 150 acres located south of Deep River below the mouth of the Island Ford.

1762, Sep 24 -- Land Grant #0261, Cumberland County, NC
Robert Cheek received 300 acres located south of Deep River adjoining James McCallum. [Editor's Note: Never granted]

1762, Dec 8 -- Land Grant #482, Orange County, NC
Robert Cheek received 241 acres located on Tices Creek of Deep River and the [Moore] county line. Randolph Cheek and Jacob Barns were chain carriers.

1763, Apr 22 -- Land Grant #197 and #355, Cumberland County, NC
Robert Cheek received 300 acres located south of Deep River adjoining James McCallum.

1767 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Robert Cheek listed 1 white poll

1767, Feb 6 -- Deed Book 3 Page 167, Cumberland County, NC
Cornelius Tyson deeded Robert Cheek 150 acres located north of Deep River at Lord Granville's line. John Carroll and Conner Dowd were witnesses.

1767, Jul 22 -- Land Grant #1488, Cumberland County, NC
Robert Cheek received 25 acres located north of Deep River on Tyson Creek including Joshua Pain's improvement. Robt. Cheek and Robt. Edwards were chain carriers.

1769, Nov 21-- Land Grant #0392, Cumberland County, NC
Robert Phillips received 200 acres located on Earl of Granville's line east of Tyson's Creek. Robert Phillips and Robert Cheek were chain carriers. [Editor's Note: Never granted]

1769, Dec 16 -- Land Grant #945, Cumberland County, NC
Robert Cheek received 125 acres located on Tysons Creek.

1770, Feb 3 -- Cane Creek [Quaker] Meeting Records (1756) Vol. 1 Page 42, Alamance County, NC
Robert Cheek disowned for behaving in a warlike manner.

1774, Jan 10 -- Land Grant #1618 and #1807, Cumberland County, NC
Frederick Gregg received 100 acres located north of Deep River adjoining John/Jacob Rogers and Randolph Cheek and including John Phillips Junr.'s improvement. John Phillips and Robert Cheek were chain carriers.

1774, Oct 29 -- 1771-1776 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
John Overton appointed guardian to John, Jesse, Moses and David Overton, orphans of Aaron Overton with securities John Houton and Robt. Cheek.

1777 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Robert Cheek listed $1200 of taxable property in Captain Jacob Duckworth's District

1777, Aug 15 -- 1774-1779 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Chatham County, NC Page 104
Ordered that a road be laid from the Chatham Courthouse to Evans' Mill and then to Robert Cheek's ford on Deep River and have the following hand to work: Robert Rutherford, Mial Scurlock, Alexander Clark, Mathew Jones, James Williams, Elijah Hunter, Daniel Brown, Solomon Morgan, William Barber, William Daniel, Nimrod Burk, John Elliot, John Wilkins, Jonathan Barns, George Hendry, Jeremiah Melton, Joseph McCulley and Thomas Beal.

1778 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Robert Cheek listed $6000 of taxable property in Captain Duckworth's District

1778, Apr 28 -- 1777-1778 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
William Hancock was appointed road overseer in the place of Willis Dickerson. Robert Cheek was also appointed road overseer in the place of Willis Dickerson.

1779 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Robert Cheek listed $800-3200 (not given in) of taxable property in Captain Duckworth's District

1780 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Robert Cheek listed in Captain Duckworth's District. Taxable property was estimated between $450-1800.

1780, Nov 30 -- Deed Book 7 Page 183, Cumberland County, NC
Charles Shearin deeded Samuel Temple 250 acres located north of Deep River adjoining Robt. Cheeck the land where Corn. Tyson Sr. formerly lived. John Thompson, William Goldston and Daniel Gould were witnesses.

1783 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
R. Cheek listed $300 in Captain John Hunnicut's District

1786, Mar 3 -- Land Grant #197, Moore County, NC
Charles Shearing received 50 acres located south of Deep River adjoining Robert Cheek and James Coleman. Wm. Poplin and Shedrick Atkins were chain carriers.

1786, May 15-16 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 94-95,97
Deed from Robert Leavenston to Robert Cheek was proven by Wm. Mares
Thos. Armstrong to Thos. Overton was proven by Robert Cheek

1786, Nov 22 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 125
Ordered that John Overton Sen., Robert Cheek and Geo. Glascock be appointed to lay off and divide the estate of James Muse Dec'd. to Charity Muse.

1787, Feb 7 -- Will Book A Page 310-311 Moore County, NC
Geo. Glascock, John Overton and Robert Cheek appointed to allot the dowry to Charity Muse, widow of James Muse Dec'd.

1787, May 25 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 157
Richardson Feagan to Robert Cheek was acknowledged

1787, Oct 3 -- Land Grant #215, Moore County, NC
Robert Davis received 170 acres located south of Deep River below the Poplar Spring Branch adjoining John Blanchard and his own line. Robert Cheek and Amos Cheek were chain carriers.

1788, Mar 21 -- Land Grant #243, Moore County, NC
Robert Cheek received 180 acres located north of Deep River adjoining his own line and James Collins. Richard Cheek and Amos Cheek were chain carriers.

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 153
Robert Cheek
(16+) 3M
3F

1791, Aug 18 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 315
Ordered that the road from Widow Muses to the Chatham County line at Saml. Persons be revived and turned across Deep River at the Island Ford. Joseph Duckworth appointed overseer and have the following hands to work: Joseph Dunn Junr., Francis Myrick, Joseph McGee, William Teague, Robt. Davis, Robt. Cheek, James Collins, Joseph McGee Jr., Wm. Harden, Gabriel Harden, Benjn. Cooper, Saml. Perry, Richd. Upton, Joseph Dunn Sr. and Henry Powers.

1791, Nov 22 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 323
Deed from William Teague to Robt. Cheek was proven by Robt. Davis

1792, Aug 12 -- Land Grant #425, Moore County, NC
Robert Cheek received 100 acres located on Deep River adjoining his own line and John May. James Cheek and Amos Cheek were chain carriers.

1793, Feb 18 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 376
Robert Cheek records his mark as a crop and a slit in the left ear and an under half moon in the right

1797, Dec 5 -- Land Grant #1114, Moore County, NC
Robert Cheek received 22 acres located south of Deep River adjoining his own line. Phillip Cheek and James Cheek were chain carriers.

1798, Nov 6 -- Land Grant #1194, Moore County, NC
Robert Cheek received 110 acres located on both sides of west fork of Tysons Creek on the Chatham County line adjoining his own line. Phillip Cheek and Jas. Cheek were chain carriers.

1800 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 73
Robert Cheek
(45+) 1M 1F

1800, Oct 17 -- Land Grant #1705, Moore County, NC
Robert Cheek received 79 acres located south of Deep River adjoining William Hancock, his own line and the Speculators. Jas. Smith and Saml. Elkins were chain carriers.

1805, May 20 -- Deed Book O Page 229-231, Chatham County, NC
Fanny Cheek and Andrew White, administrators of Phillip Cheek, Dec'd. deeded James Cheek (of Moore County) 1/8 share of 421 acres located on Tysons Creek of Deep River. The heirs of Robert Cheek, Dec'd. (Phillip Cheek, Richard Cheek, James Cheek, Olive Cheek, Andrew White, Adam White and Nancy) agreed to sell the land to the highest bidder and that person was James Cheek. James Collins and Wm. Wilson were witnesses.

1805, May 20 -- Deed Book O Page 342-344, Chatham County, NC
Richard Cheek, Olive Cheek, Robert Davis and wife Nancy, Andrew White and wife Mary and Adam White and wife Sarah deeded James Cheek (of Moore County) 150 5/8 acres [being 5/8 of 421 acres] located on Tysons Creek of Deep River. Jas. Collins, Jas. Shields and William Cheek were witnesses.

1811, Mar 21 -- Notice, The Raleigh Minerva [Raleigh, NC] Newspaper
One of the representatives of Phillip Cheek, Dec'd, by his first wife by the name of Susannah Cheek, who was carried off by her mother when a small girl to South Carolina, will find it to her interest to apply to the subscriber, who has in his hands property to which the said Susannah is entitled by the death of her father. Also, Amos Cheek, one of the representatives of Robert Cheek, will do well to apply for his interest in the estate of his father. Proper application to the Subscriber on Deep River, Moor County, North Carolina will be attended to. Andrew White
 
Cheek, Robert (I39519)
 
71 1756, Oct 23 -- Deed Book 1 Page 202, Cumberland County, NC
Cornelius Tyson deeded Robert Cheek 150 acres located north of Deep River at mouth of a gully at the Island Ford. Randolph Cheek, George Hendry and Thomas Collins were witnesses.

1762, Dec 8 -- Land Grant #482, Orange County, NC
Robert Cheek received 241 acres located on Tices Creek of Deep River and the [Moore] county line. Randolph Cheek and Jacob Barns were chain carriers.

1765, Oct 10 -- Deed Book 2 Page 606, Cumberland County, NC
Cornelius Tyson deeded Robert Cheek 150 acres located north of Deep River at Island Ford in two tracts [1] patent to John Tison 1748 and sold to Cornelius Tyson [2] patent to Cornelius Tyson 1762. Conner Dowd, Randal Cheek and Charles Shearin were witnesses.

1769, Jun 1 -- Deed Book 4 Page 239, Cumberland County, NC
Joshua Hancock deeded Randolph Cheek 150 acres located on Deep River adjoining David Bartram being part of the Governor Gabriel Johnston four grants bequeathed to Samuel Johnston and John Johnston and then to George Blair and then Joshua Hancock. Elisha Hunter and Jacob Barnes were witnesses.

1774, Jan 10 -- Land Grant #1618 and #1807, Cumberland County, NC
Frederick Gregg received 100 acres located north of Deep River adjoining John/Jacob Rogers and Randolph Cheek and including John Phillips Junr.'s improvement. John Phillips and Robert Cheek were chain carriers.

1774, Jan 11 -- Land Grant #1617 and #1806, Cumberland County, NC
Randolph Cheek received 250 acres located north of Deep River adjoining Frederick Gregg, Cheek and Governor Johnston and including Joshua Hancock's improvement. John Phillips and Randolph Cheek were chain carriers.

1777 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Randolph Cheek listed $836 of taxable property in Captain Duckworth's District

1778 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Randolph Cheek listed $2400 of taxable property in Captain Duckworth's District

1782 -- Tax List, Montgomery County, NC
Randl. Cheek listed 300 acres (Invalid)

1788, Aug 19 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 203
Ordered that a road be laid from road that will be laid from the Chatham County courthouse to the Moore courthouse and have the following hands to work: John Overton Senr., John Dunlap, Jos. Gilbert, John Carrol, Thomas Tison, Thomas Overton, Jas. Collins, James Muse, Willis Dickinson, Wm. Handcock, Rand. Cheek, John Phillips, Edw. Moore, Gabl. Harden, Richd. Street, Leonard Thomas, Rich. Feagan, Elijah Bettis, Jesse Muse and Saml. Dun.

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 159
Randal Cheek
(16+) 3M
5F
1 Slave

1793, Sep 12 -- Land Grant #1108, Moore County, NC
Randolph Cheek received 150 acres located on north of Deep River adjoining his own line and Gabriel Johnston. Benjamin Gilbert and William Hancock were chain carriers.

1795, Aug 19 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 533
Ordered that the following view the road that leads by John Overton Senr. and the county adjacent [Chatham] and determine whether it can be laid off on better ground: James Collins, John Cheek, Richd. Street, Willis Dickinson, John Carroll Junr., William Hancock, Thomas H. Perkins, Thomas McReynolds, Malcolm Gilchrist, Patrick Dowd, Randolph Cheek, John Carroll Senr., John Philips and Saml. Womble.

1797, Oct 9 -- Will Book A Page 194-196, Moore County, NC
Will of William Hancock, Dec'd. Heirs: wife [Patty - 200 acres adjoining Willis Dickson]; children: William Hancock [land given to wife once he becomes of age], John Hancock [250 acres on Deep River adjoining Robert Cheek], Rhoda Hancock, Lydda Hancock, Patty Hancock, Elizabeth Hancock. Executors: wife and John Cheek. Witnesses: Saml. Dunn, Randal Cheek and John Cheek. Proven Nov 1797.

1800 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 50
Randolph Cheek
(45+) 1M 1F
(26-45) 1F
(10-16) 2M

1810 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 597
Randol Cheek
(26-45) 1F
(0-10) 2F
[Editor's Note: No males listed -- enumerator likely made a mistake]

1814, Mar 7 -- Deed Book 6 Page 226-227, Moore County, NC
Randal Cheek deeded Joab Cheek 265 acres located north of Deep River adjoining Gregg, Randal Cheek, John Cheek and Joab Cheek being 1/2 of the tract that Randal Cheek lives on. Hector McKenzie and A.W. Nelson were witnesses.

1815 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
Randol Cheek listed 60 acres valued at $100

1815 -- Tax List, Chatham County, NC
Randal Cheek listed 400 acres valued at $600 adjoining James Shields

1816, Feb 12-Mar 5 -- Estate, Chatham County, NC
Estate of Randal Cheek, Dec'd. by administrators John Cheek and Joab Cheek. Randal Cheek died Feb 1, 1816 owning two tracts of land: 241 acres on Tices Creek joining the [Moore] County line and 167 acres on Tices Creek adjoining the first tract and Wm. Phillips. Children of Randal Cheek listed as John Cheek, Joab Cheek, Mary Cheek, Jane Gilbert, Patty Phillips, Samuel Dunn and wife Elizabeth, Matthew Phillips and wife Lydia, Thomas Parks and wife Anna. Richard Jones, Eli Lawler, Nathan McManus, Sugar Jones and Aaron McManus were appointed to divide the land into 8 lots. Items were purchased by the following: Matthew Phillips, Mary Cheek, Joab Cheek, Benjamin Guilbert, Robert Moore, Samuel Elliott, Joab Cheek Junr., Archibald Shields, Lazurus Phillips, Tinzle Wade, Isaac Teague Seingr., James Hilyard, Josiah Cheek, Roderick Murchison, Cornelius Shields, Patty Phillips, James Call, Thomas Parks, Adam White, Thomas Cheek, Denis Phillips, Edward Harper, Nathan McManus, Brinkley Phillips, James Hardin, Denis Phillips, Joab Cheek Seignr., Henry Phillips Seignr., William Handcock, Robert Phillips, James Phillips, William Phillips, John Murchison , James England, James Gains, John Melton, Hezekiah Phillips, Marada Phillips, Stephen Davis, Calvin Cox, Robert Wilson, Daniel McDaniel, James McNeill, Gabriel Hardin and Thomas Wilson.

1818-1823 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
Randol Cheek listed $114 acres valued at $120 [Editors Note: likely his estate] 
Cheek, Randolph "Randall" (I39521)
 
72 1757, Apr 19 -- 1755-1759 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
Conner Dowd licensed to keep an ordinary tavern at the house of John Overton with securities John Heard and Samuel Howard.

1760, Nov 14 -- Land Grant #149 and #307, Cumberland County, NC
Conner Dowd received 128 acres located south of Deep River adjoining Governor Johnston and John Overton. [Editor's Note: deeded to John Hunnicutt 1769]

1761, Aug 4 -- Land Grant #154 and #312, Cumberland County, NC
Conner Dowd received 150 acres located south of Deep River adjoining Governor Johnston and Lord Cartret's line.

1762, May 3 -- Deed Book 2 Page 140, Cumberland County, NC
James Findly and Mary Finley deeded Conner Dowd 150 acres located south of Deep River being part of 300 acres that formerly belonged to Thomas Armstrong. Sterling Carroll, Samuel Elkins and Hart. Hunnicut were witnesses.

1763, Jan 15 -- Land Grant #562, Orange County, NC
Conner Doud received 302 acres located on Deep River and Smiths Creek adjoining the King's line and Nathl. Powell.

1764, Aug 23 -- 1759-1765 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
Conner Dowd granted license to keep an ordinary tavern at his dwelling house.

1765, Feb 7 -- Deed Book 2 Page 595, Cumberland County, NC
George Blair and John Johnston (of Edenton) deeded Joshua Hancock 150 acres located on Deep River adjoining David Bartram being part of the Governor Gabriel Johnston four grants bequeathed to Samuel Johnston and John Johnston who sold his share to George Blair. Elisha Hunter and Conner Dowd were witnesses.

1765, Feb 8 -- Deed Book 2 Page 613, Cumberland County, NC
George Blair and John Johnston (of Edenton) deeded Elisha Hunter 122 acres located on Deep River adjoining Ainsworth being part of the Governor Gabriel Johnston four grants bequeathed to Samuel Johnston and John Johnston who sold his share to George Blair. Conner Dowd and John Hunnicut were witnesses.

1765, Feb 9 -- Deed Book 2 Page 504, Cumberland County, NC
George Blair and John Johnston (of Edenton) deeded Powell Benbow 450 acres located Deep River and the [Chatham] County line adjoining Cornelius Tyson, William Hall being part of the Governor Gabriel Johnston four grants bequeathed to Samuel Johnston and John Johnston who sold his share to George Blair. Cornelius Tison and Conner Dowd were witnesses.

1765, Oct 10 -- Deed Book 2 Page 606, Cumberland County, NC
Cornelius Tyson deeded Robert Cheek 150 acres located north of Deep River at Island Ford in two tracts [1] patent to John Tison 1748 and sold to Cornelius Tyson [2] patent to Cornelius Tyson 1762. Conner Dowd, Randal Cheek and Charles Shearin were witnesses.

1766, Jul 10 -- Deed Book 3 Page 59, Cumberland County, NC
Cornelius Tyson deeded Conner Dowd 83 acres located on Deep River and [Chatham] County line being part of the Governor Gabriel Johnston four grants bequeathed to Samuel Johnston and John Johnston who sold his share to George Blair who sold to Cornelius Tyson. Richard Lyon and John Carroll were witnesses.

1766, Jul 10 -- Deed Book 3 Page 61, Cumberland County, NC
Powell Benbow deeded Conner Dowd 250 acres being part of the Governor Gabriel Johnston four grants bequeathed to Samuel Johnston and John Johnston who sold his share to George Blair who sold to Powell Benbow. Richard Lyon and William Tompson were witnesses.

1766, Jul 21 -- Deed Book 3 Page 30, Cumberland County, NC
John and Sarah Overton deeded Frederick Gregg and Richard Lyon 200 acres located on both sides of Governors Creek including Hartwell Hunnicut's improvement. Granted to Overton 30 Oct 1765. Conner Dowd and Hartwell Hunnicut were witnesses.

1766, Jul 21 -- Deed Book 3 Page 31, Cumberland County, NC
Hartwell Hunnicut deeded John Overton 250 acres located on McLendons Creek adjoining Overton. Conner Dowd and Cornelius Tison were witnesses.

1767 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Conner Dowd listed 4 white polls and 2 black polls

1767, Oct 27 -- Deed Book 3 Page 290, Cumberland County, NC
Leavin Ainsworth deeded James Collins 50 acres located north of Deep River adjoining Governor [Johnston] and Moore. James Muse and Conner Dowd were witnesses.

1768, Mar 11 -- Deed Book 3 Page 266, Cumberland County, NC
George Blair (of Edenton) and John Johnston (of Bertie County) deeded Cornelius Tyson 118 acres adjoining Benbow being part of the Governor Gabriel Johnston four grants bequeathed to Samuel Johnston and John Johnston who sold his share to George Blair. Elisha Hunter, Conner Dowd and John Carroll were witnesses.

1769, May 20 -- Deed Book 3 Page 538, Cumberland County, NC
Abel Lee deeded Frederick Gregg and Richard Lyon 200 acres located on Deep River. John Hile and Conner Dowd were witnesses.

1769, Jul 24 -- Deed Book 3 Page 426, Cumberland County, NC
Conner Dowd deeded John Hunnicutt 128 acres located south of Deep River adjoining Governor Johnston and John Overton. John Johnston and George Blair claim an older title to land and dispute the sale. James Russell and Benjamin Shield were witnesses.

1769, Dec 21 -- Deed Book 3 Page 539, Cumberland County, NC
Cornelius Tyson deeded Frederick Gregg and Richard Lyon 144 acres located on Deep River adjoining John Mays and Zack Green. Conner Dowd, Richard Moulden and Zachariah Green were witnesses.

1769, Dec 21 -- Deed Book 3 Page 541, Cumberland County, NC
John May deeded Frederick Gregg and Richard Lyon 200 acres located on Deep River. Conner Dowd, Richard Moulden and Cornelius Tyson were witnesses.

1769, Dec 21 -- Deed Book 3 Page 542, Cumberland County, NC
Zachariah Green deeded Frederick Gregg and Richard Lyon 100 acres located north of Deep River. Conner Dowd, Richard Moulden and Jeramiah Barnes were witnesses.

1770, Aug 8 -- Deed Book 4 Page 301, Cumberland County, NC
John Hunnicut deeded Conner Dowd 128 acres located south of Deep River adjoining Governor Johnston and John Overton. Reuben Shields and Randolph Hunnicut were witnesses.

1770, Sep 23 -- Will, Cumberland County, NC
Will of John Hancock, Dec'd. Heirs: wife Susanna [plantation where I now live], son John Hancock [100 acres of the 150 that he now lives on], sons Robert, Clement and William Hancock [equal share of land of their mother's at her death]. Executors: Cornelius Tison and Conner Dowd. Witnesses: Jacob Roggars, Willis Akinson, Benjamin Owens and John Carrell. Proven Jul 1772.

1771, May 7 -- Deed Book 4 Page 430, Cumberland County, NC
Conner Dowd deeded John Hancock Jr. 150 acres south of Deep River being 1/2 of 300 acres that belonged to Thomas Armstrong. Cornelius Tyson and Charles Shearin were witnesses.

1771, Nov 4 -- Deed Book 4 Page 419, Cumberland County, NC
John May deeded Richard Lions and Co. 200 acres located northeast of Deep River at mouth of Tices Creek. Conner Dowd and Edward Griffin were witnesses.

1771, Nov 5 -- Deed Book 4 Page 420, Cumberland County, NC
Soloman Margin and wife Mehitabel Ludlam (of Chatham County) deeded William Savory (of Guilford County) 150 acres located east of Deep River. Conner Dowd and John Galston were witnesses.

1771, Nov 10 -- Deed Book 6 Page 213, Cumberland County, NC
Powel Benbow deeded Joseph Gilbert 15 acres located on Haw [Deep] River adjoining Conner Dowd. Cornealus Tison and Benjamin Doutey were witnesses.

1772, Jan 30 -- 1771-1776 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
Deed from Solomon Morgain and Mehitabel Ludlam to William Savory proven by Conner Dowd

1772, May 16 -- Civil Actions, Cumberland County, NC
Phillip Alston claimed that James Collins has taken up a stray mare owned by Alston. Elisha Hunter summons Alston and Collins to appear. Conner Dowd is security for Collins. Wm. Seale, James Muse, William Harden, John May, Josep Furr, Charles Shearin, Clem Hancock, Willis Dickerson, John Carrell, Starlin Carrell, James Phillips, James Russell and Phillip Colling are also listed. Unclear if they were witnesses, jury or other.

1772, Jul 11 -- Deed Book 5 Page 71, Cumberland County, NC
Michael Hunsucker deeded John Brownlow 50 acres located on McCollums Fork of Richland Creek adjoining Joseph Dunn. James Muse and Connor Dowd were witnesses.

1772, Jul 11 -- Deed Book 5 Page 100, Cumberland County, NC
John May deeded Richard Lyon and Co. 100 acres located south of Deep River. Elisha Hunter and Conner Dowd were witnesses.

1772, Jul 11 -- Deed Book 5 Page 113, Cumberland County, NC
Benjamin Atkinson deeded Richard Lyon and Co. 100 acres located on Richland Creek on a ridge between Locust and McCallums Branch. James Muse and Connor Dowd were witnesses.

1772, Jul 28 -- 1771-1776 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
A Deed from Michael Hunsucker to John Brownlow was proven by Conner Dowd.

1772, Jul 29 -- 1771-1776 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
Conner Dowd granted license to keep a tavern at his dwelling house.

1772, Oct 15 -- Deed Book 6 Page 216, Cumberland County, NC
John Johnston (of Bertie County), Josiah Granbery and Samuel Johnston, executors of will of George Blair Dec'd. (of Chowan County) deeded Joseph Gilbert 100 acres located on Haw [Deep] River adjoining Conner Dowd and Powel Benbow. Ja. Milner and Jos. Jno. Alston were witnesses.

1772, Oct 27 -- Deed Book 5 Page 129, Cumberland County, NC
James Russel deeded Conner Dowd 400 acres located on Deep River and Governors Creek. Benjamin Shields and Elisha Hunter were witnesses.

1772, Nov 4 -- Deed Book 6 Page 214, Cumberland County, NC
Powel Benbow deeded Cornelius Tison 185 acres adjoining Joseph Gilbert and Conner Dowd. Phillip Alston and John Wilkins were witnesses.

1773, Dec 20 -- Deed Book 6 Page 175, Cumberland County, NC
Elisha Hunter (of Chatham County) deeded James McDonald 100 acres located north of Deep River adjoining James Barns and Jacob Barns. Conner Dowd and Edw. Griffin were witnesses.

1773, May 20 -- Deed Book 6 Page 209, Cumberland County, NC
Robert Hancock (of Chatham County) deeded William Hancock undivided third tract where John Hankok Dec'd. formerly lived and that will pass to Robert Hancock on the death of Susannah Hankok, widow of John Hankok. Conner Dowd, Edwd. Griffin and Daniel Brown were witnesses.

1774, Feb 17 -- Deed Book 6 Page 171, Cumberland County, NC
Cornelius Tison deeded John Thornton Sr. 100 acres located on Deep River and the Cane Patch adjoining Howell Bruer patented to Tison 1765. Conner Dowd and Edw. Griffin were witnesses.

1774, Jul 15 -- Deed Book 6 Page 353, Cumberland County, NC
Cornelius Tyson deeded John Carrel 300 acres located south of Deep River adjoining Thornton. Benjamin Tyson and Conner Dowd were witnesses.

1774, Jul 16 -- Deed Book 6 Page 207, Cumberland County, NC
Vincent Garner deeded William Wright 200 acres located on south fork of Bear Creek. Lewis Meredith and Conner Dowd were witnesses.

1777 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Conner Doud listed $7447 of taxable property in Captain Jacob Duckworth's District

1778 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Conner Dowd listed $10850 of taxable property in Captain Duckworth's District

1779 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Coner Dowd listed $21750 of taxable property in Captain Duckworth's District

1780 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Conner Dowd listed $30889 of taxable property (horses, cattle and money) including 3559 acres valued at $10000, 3 lots in Campbelton, 1 lot in Chatham County and 12 slaves in Captain Duckworth's District

1780, Jan 1 -- Deed Book 7 Page 47, Cumberland County, NC
John Hancock deeded Willis Dickenson 100 acres located South of Deep River at the mouth of Big Branch adjoining Willis Dickenson and his own line. Part of 300 acre patent to Thomas Armstrong, Dec'd. and sold to Conner Dowd who sold to Hancock. Conner Dowd, Reuben Shields, John Hunnicut and Randh. Hunnicut were witnesses.

1780, Apr 22 -- Land Grant #662, Chatham County, NC
Conner Dowd received 300 acres located south of Fall Creek adjoining Goldston and including Edward Griffin's improvement. Henry Powers and Sampson Brown were chain carriers.

1780, Apr 25 -- Land Grant #664, Chatham County, NC
Conner Dowd received 300 acres located on Flaggy Branch of Indian Creek including the improvement where Edward Griffin now lives adjoining Duncan. Thos. Wilkerson and Jeremiah Phillips were chain carriers.

1788, Sep 12 -- Deed Book D Page 581-582, Chatham County, NC
Mary Dowd (of Moore County) deeded Sampson Brewer 150 acres located on Fall Creek adjoining Golston. The land was granted to Connor Dowd. Edw. Griffin and Joseph Robson were witnesses.

1789, Nov 17 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 249
A deed from Clem Hancock to Connor Dowd was proven by Edw. Griffen.

1790, May 19 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 270,272
Deed from Connr. Dowd to Wm. Davis was acknowledged

1791, Aug 8 -- 1781-1785 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Page 96-97, Chatham County, NC
Benjamin and Aaron Tyson have leave to keep a ferry over Deep River at the place Jonathan Barns formerly did and enter into bond with Corneleous Dowd. Benjamin and Aaron Tyson have leave to build a water grist mill at the place Conner Dowd's Mill formerly stood.

1799, Jul 30 -- Deed Book J Page 443-444, Chatham County, NC
Mary Dowd, wife of Connor Dowd, deeded Edward Griffin, Samuel Griffin and John Griffin (heirs of Edward Griffin, Dec'd.) 300 acres of land located on Flaggy Branch of Indian Creek adjoining Duncan. Jno. Thompson and Archd. McBryde were witnesses. 
Dowd, Connor (I40090)
 
73 1757, Oct 24 -- Land Grant #39 & 402, Cumberland County, NC
Thomas Wadsworth received 300 acres located on William McDeed's Creek including the place where he now lives.

1765, May 24 -- 1759-1765 County Court Minutes, Cumberland County, NC
Thos. Wadsworth appointed overseer in place of Jacob McClendon.

1767 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Thomas Wadsworth listed 2 polls

1769, May 4 -- Land Grant #887, Cumberland County, NC
Thomas Wadsworth received 82.11 acres located on McDeeds Creek, the upper side of the Lower Little River.

1773, Nov 18 -- Land Grant #1636, Cumberland County, NC
John McNeil received 50 acres located on McLendons Creek adjoining his own line. John McClendon and Thomas Wadsworth were chain carriers.

1773, Nov 18 -- Land Grant #1637, Cumberland County, NC
John McNeil received 50 acres located on Juniper Branch of McLendons Creek including Blands improvement. John McClendon and Thos. Wadsworth were chain carriers.

1773, Nov 18 -- Land Grant #1703, Cumberland County, NC
John McClendon received 100 acres located on Juniper of McLendons Creek adjoining Donald McDonald. Isaac McClendon and Thos. Wadsworth were chain carriers.

1816, Jul 12 -- Will Book D Page 110-112, Lincoln County, GA
Will of Thomas Wadsworth Dec'd. Heirs: wife Nancy, son James Wadsworth, heirs of deceased son William [William, Thomas, John, Elizabeth, Hogan], granddaughter Mary Wadsworth, daughter Rutha Williamson, son-in-law John Williamson [husband of deceased daughter Sarah Williamson], heirs of deceased son Thomas Wadsworth, and children Selah Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Amy Jordan and Esther McBurnett. Executors: son James Wadsworth and William Covington. Witnesses: Wm. Dowsing Senr., Jno Little and William P. Salmon. Proven Nov 20, 1821.  
Wadsworth, Thomas (I21845)
 
74 1758, Feb 21 -- Deed Book 1 Page 308, Cumberland County, NC
Thomas Collins deeded Robert Dickinson 225 acres located on Buck Creek (part of Nicholas Smith's former tract). E. Richards, James Underwood and Cornelius Dowd were witnesses

1759, May 9 -- Deed Book 1 Page 332, Cumberland County, NC
Thomas Collins deeded John Overton 225 acres located on Watery Branch (part of Nicholas Smith's former tract). Cornelius Dowd and William Hood were witnesses.
 
Dowd, Cornelius (I49282)
 
75 1758, May 23 -- Land Grant #264, Orange County, NC
Joseph Walker received 468 acres located on Collins Creek north of Haw River. Robt. Melton and Nathan Melton were chain carriers. Surveyed 2 Apr 1756.

1759, Apr 24 [written] -- Will of Robert Melton, Orange County, NC
Sons: James [eldest], Nathaniel, Nathan, Isesum, Ancel, and Archelius [younger]
Executor: son Nathan Melton
James Sellers, Mary Stratton, and Richard Parker were witnesses.

1759, Jun [2nd Tues] -- 1752 - 1762 County Court Minutes, Orange County, NC Page 23-183
Will of Robert Melton, dec'd. exhibited by Nathan Melton was proven by Richard Parker. Other witnesses James Sellers and Mary Stratton to be summoned to appear next Superior Court.

1759, Dec [2nd Tues] -- 1752 - 1762 County Court Minutes, Orange County, NC Page 34-206
Perishable Estate of Robert Melton dec'd to be sold

1760, May [2nd Tues] -- 1752 - 1762 County Court Minutes, Orange County, NC Page 37-212
Nathan Melton, Exec of Robert Melton, dec'd filed an account of sales

1760, Jul 30 -- Land Grant #37 &114, Orange County, NC
Nathan Melton received 391 acres located North of Haw River below red field at the Great Falls and above mouth of Second Branch. Robert Patterson and John Collins were chain carriers. Originally 640 acres entered by Robert Milton, decd. 4 Nov 1756 and deeded to heir, Nathan Melton. Warrant issued 14 May 1757 and surveyed 25 Oct 1759.

1760, Jul 30 -- Granville Land Grants, Orange County, NC
Christopher Kerksey received 429 acres located North of Haw River on Wilkinsons Creek. Nathan Melton and Jas. Kerksey were chain carriers. Warrant issued 6 Feb 1759 and surveyed 25 Oct 1759.

1760, Aug 2 -- Land Grant #664, Orange County, NC
George Hobson received 240 acres located on the Middle Fork of Rocky River. George Hobson, Jr. and James Barns were chain carriers. Jas. Watson and Nathan Melton were witnesses. Surveyed 6 Apr 1756.

1761, Oct 2 -- Land Grant #164, Orange County, NC
James Sellars received 700 acres located on Pinetree Creek adjoining Nathan Melton and where Sellars now lives. Robt. Sellars and James Cater were chain carriers. Entered and Warrant issued 19 Nov 1760 and surveyed 9 May 1761.

1762, Dec 29 -- Land Grant #733, Orange County, NC
Gideon Kirksey received 483 acres located on Haw River adjoining Robt. Patterson, Edward Kirksey, Nathan Melton, and Joseph Walker and including the Cedar Islands. Wm. Griffen and David Kirksey were chain carriers. Surveyed Mar 17 1762.

1767, Feb 10 -- Deed, Orange County, NC
Nathan Milton deeded John Brown 300 acres proven by John Gunter

1770, Mar 3 -- Deed Book 3, Page 592, Orange County, NC
Zachariah Gross of Granville County deeded William Ansley of Orange County 177 acres located North of Haw River adjoining Luke Binum and Nathan Milton. Sold from James Sellars to James Bogan on 21 Dec 1767. Saml. Mya and Anthony Coxart were witnesses. Proven July 1772 by Samuel Mya.

1773, Dec 11 -- Deed Book A Page 363, Chatham County, NC
Robert Patterson and wife Elizabeth deeded Robert Stedder a tract adjoining Nathan Melton and James Sellars. Christopher Kerksey and Catton/Catlon Buland/Berland were witnesses.

1774, Aug 11 -- Deed Book A Page 280, Chatham County, NC
James Stewart Junr. deeded Ralph Macnair (of Orange County, NC) 177 acres located north of Haw River adjoining Luke Bynum and Nathan Melton being the same land Stewart bought from William Ainsly. William Sloan, Chas. Abercromby and Joseph Stewart.

1788, Mar 17 -- Deed Book E Page 15, Chatham County, NC
Jesse Brown deeded John Ferrington 200 acres adjoining Nathan Melton, John Alexander and James Sellers. Daniel Burnett and Ignas. West were witnesses.

1790 -- Census, Edgefield County, SC Page 511
Nathan Melton
(16+) 1M
(0-16) 1M
3F

1800 -- Census, Edgefield County, SC Page 179
Nathan Melton
(45+) 1M 1F
(16-25) 1M 3F
(0-10) 2F

1805, Sept 15 [written] Oct 27, 1806 [proven] -- Will Book A Page 230, Edgefield County, SC
Last Will and Testament of Nathan Melton, Planter
My lands, tenements, rents, etc., unto my daughter Susanna Melton, and my two grandsons, Nathan Melton, Junior's sons, Auston Philips Melton and Robert Auswell Melton and to William Melton and Nancy Crouch and Naomy Smedly.... To my daughter, Susanna, I give all my lands but she is to give to my two grandsons, Nathan Meltons's sons, $100.00 or that part of the land that lies on the south side of Indian Creek... and I give to my two grandsons four head of cattle and two feather beds out of the beds at this time in the hands of their mother, Naomy Smedly... I give two cows and calves to William Melton, My son, (and) one feather bed and furniture... and to Nancy Crouch I give five head of cattle, bed, furniture and one mare, the whole of which property she has in her possession at this time. The residue of my property I give to my daughter Susanna and I appoint Sampson Pope, William Melton & Susanna Melton as executors. Aaron Etheridge, Charles Perkims and Isaac Cawell were witnesses. Signed: Nathan Melton.
Proved by the oath of Aaron Etheridge & Charles Parkins 27 Oct 1806 at the same time qualified Susanna Melton as executrix & recorded the 11 May 1807.  
Melton, Nathan (I03448)
 
76 1759, Apr 24 -- Will, Orange County, NC
Will of Robert Melton, Dec'd. Heirs: eldest son James Melton, son Nathaniel Melton, sons Nathan, Iseum and Ancel Melton, younger son Archelius Melton. Executor: son Nathan Melton. Witnesses: Richard Parker, Mary Stratten and James Sellars. Proven Jun 1759.

1759/1760 -- 1756-1785 Inventories, Sales and Accounts of Estates, Orange County, NC Page 25-27
Estate of Robert Melton, dec'd by Administrator Nathan Melton. Items purchased by the following: Christian Kirksey, William Goffey, Henry Brown, William Borden, Ancel Melton, Robert Patterson, Robert Sellars, Hercules Melton, Henry Bauson, William Griffen, Nathan Melton, Alfred Davis, Oneal Melton, and James Patterson

1765, Aug 13 -- 1762 - 1766 Court of Pleas an Quarter Sessions, Orange County, NC Page 409
Ordered that Nathaniel Milton, Luke Bynum, Robert Cellars, James Cellars, Christopher Kirksey, Anson Milton, Robert Patterson, William Griffin, Vachel Clarke, James Rigsby, Thomas Durham, John Price, James Hogwood, Isaac Kirksey & John Gunter lay out a road from the Redfields Ford on Haw River to New Hope Chapel.

1778, May 2 -- Land Grant #82, Chatham County, NC
James Sellars received 150 acres located on the head of Meadow Field Creek of Pine Tree Creek. Ansell Melton and James Bullard were chain carriers.

1778, May 26 -- Land Grant #98, Chatham County, NC
James Sellars received 300 acres located on Cool Spring Mountain adjoining Edward Edwards. Ansell Melton and James Bullard were chain carriers.

1778, May 26 -- Land Grant #99, Chatham County, NC
John Sellars Jr. received 150 acres located on north of Haw River adjoining James Sellars. Ansell Melton and James Bullard were chain carriers.

1778, Aug 10 -- 1777-1778 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Chatham County, NC Page 149
Ansell Melton appointed guardian to Jesse Brown and Ambrose Brown, having given bond with Robert Patterson and John Thomas in $100 each guardianship.

1778, Nov 12 -- 1774-1779 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Chatham County, NC Page 167
Ansell Melton for Brown's Orphans v. Bendall Strawn

1779, Jul 29 -- 1778-1795 Land Entries, Cumberland County, NC
#373 Robert Paterson entered 50 acres located on Wet Creek adjoining Anson Milton and including William Dunn's improvement.

1780 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Ansell Melton listed $988 of taxable property (horses, cattle and money) including 200 acres valued at $720 in Captain Cox's District

1780, Mar 31 -- Land Grant #460, Chatham County, NC
Ansell Melton received 150 acres [for Orphans of John Brown] adjoining Jesse Brown. James Sellars and James Ballard were chain carriers. Surveyed 16 Feb 1779.

1780, Mar 31 -- Land Grant #450, Chatham County, NC
Ansell Melton received 100 acres [for Orphans of John Brown] adjoining Robert Patterson, James Sellars, and John Brown. James Ballard and James Sellars were chain carriers. Surveyed 17 Feb 1779.

1783 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Ansell Milton listed $70 in tax in Captain John Cox's District

1783, Nov 17 -- 1778-1795 Land Entries, Cumberland County, NC
#18 Malcolm Morrison entered 200 acres located on Dry Creek adjoining Ancel Milton and the Hill Place now in possession of Danl. McSween.

1783, Nov 20 -- Land Grant #2059, Cumberland County, NC
Robert Paterson received 100 acres located on Wet Creek adjoining Bartholomew Dunn, Anson Malton, Chinia [James Chaney], and included William Dunn's improvement. Hezekiah Dunn and Bartholomew Dunn were chain carriers.

1785, Mar 3 -- Land Grant #81, Moore County, NC
William Dunn received 50 acres located on Wet Creek adjoining Bartholomew Dunn, Ansel Melton, and Chaney. Thos. Dunn and Samuel Barrett were chain carriers.

1785, Nov 30 -- Land Grant #98, Moore County, NC
Malcolm Morrison received 200 acres located on Wet Creek adjoining Ansel Melton and Daniel McSwain(formerly the Sandhill Place). Isaac Dunn and Richd. Dunn were chain carriers.

1785, Dec 1 -- Land Grant #25, Moore County, NC
Robert Paterson received 100 acres located on Horse Creek including where James Stevens formerly lived. Ansel Melton and John McQueen were chain carriers.

1785, Dec 3 -- Land Grant #138, Moore County, NC
John McKay received 100 acres adjoining Melton. Bartholemy Dunn and Ansel Melton were chain carriers

1786, Aug 22 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 113
Deed from Nathan Smith to Anson Melton was proven by Jesse Brown

1788, Nov 30 -- Land Grant #347, Moore County, NC
Jesse Brown received 50 acres located on Richardson's Branch adjoining Ezekiah Dunn. Mathais Williams and Ancil Melton were chain carriers.

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 161
Anseel Melton
(16+) 2M
(0-16) 1M
4F

1790, May 17 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 267
The following hands were ordered to work on the road from the Montgomery County Line by the Ford at Cabbin Creek to the Forks below the White Ponds: Isaac Dunn, Richd. Dunn Jr., Rd. Dunn Sr., Ezekiah Dunn, Jesse Brown, Murk McAulay, Robert Pattison, Robert Cox, Nichl. Newton, Ansel Melton, Anguish McAulay, Donald McLeod, Norman McLeod, Joseph Allen, Wm. Morgan and Jacob Harvick.

1793 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
Ancil Melton listed 1 poll and 50 acres on supernumerary taxes collected by Sheriff Malcom McNeill

1793, Dec-Jan 1794 -- General Assembly Session Records, Box 3
Ansel Melton signed a petition to form Alfordstown as County Seat for Moore County, NC. [Editor's Note: the petition failed. In 1796 the NC General Assembly established Carthage as the county seat. In 1806, it was changed to Faginsville to honor Richardson Fagin. The name was changed back to Carthage in 1814]

1794, Feb 19 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 443
Ancel Milton records his ear mark to be a crop and 2 slits in the right ear and a crop and 1 slit in the left ear.

1795, Oct 20 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#1511 John McAulay Jr. entered 50 acres located East of Wet Creek adjoining Waddle, Donald McLeod, Anson Melton, and William Dunn.

1796, Feb 11 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#123 Nathaniel Melton entered 50 acres located East of Wet Creek adjoining Thomas Graham, Ansel Melton and John McAulay.

1796, Jul 6 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#1602 John McAulay entered 100 acres located East of Wet Creek adjoining William Dunn and Ansel Melton.

1797, Apr 19 -- Land Grant #1258, Moore County, NC
Ancel Melton [assignee of Jesse Brown] received 100 acres located on the drains of Flag Creek adjoining his own line and including Ambrose Brown's improvement. Jesse Brown and Ansel Melton were chain carriers.

1797, Jun 14 -- Land Grant #882, Moore County, NC
Ansel Melton Sr. received 100 acres located East of Wet Creek adjoining William Dunn, Graham and his own line. William Dunn and Nathaniel Melton were chain carriers.

1797, Nov 30 -- Land Grant #1056, Moore County, NC
John McAulay received 50 acres located East of Wet Creek adjoining Waddle, William Dunn and Ancil Melton. Murdock McAulay and Donald McLeod were chain carriers.

1800 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 69
Anson Melton
(45+) 1M 1F
(10-16) 1F

1800, Nov 27 -- Land Grant #0102, Moore County, NC
John Paterson Jr. received 62 acres located west of Dry Creek adjoining his own line, Thomas Graham, Ansel Melton and the Speculators. Ansel Melton Senr. and James McArthur were chain carriers. [Editor's Note: Never granted]

1803, Mar 10 -- Land Grant #1807, Moore County, NC
John Patterson, Junr. received 100 acres located west of Dry Creek adjoining his own line, Ansel Melton and Thomas Graham. 
Melton, Ancel (I02945)
 
77 1759, Apr 24 -- Will, Orange County, NC
Will of Robert Melton, Dec'd. Heirs: eldest son James Melton, son Nathaniel Melton, sons Nathan, Iseum and Ancel Melton, younger son Archelius Melton. Executor: son Nathan Melton. Witnesses: Richard Parker, Mary Stratten and James Sellars. Proven Jun 1759. 
Melton, James (I02947)
 
78 1759, Apr 24 [written] -- Will of Robert Melton, Orange County, NC
Sons: James [eldest], Nathaniel, Nathan, Isesum, Ancel, and Archelius [younger]
Executor: son Nathan Melton
James Sellers, Mary Stratton, and Richard Parker were witnesses.

1759/1760 -- 1756-1785 Inventories, Sales and Accounts of Estates, Orange County, NC Page 25-27
Estate of Robert Melton, dec'd by Administrator Nathan Melton. Items purchased by the following: Christian Kirksey, William Goffey, Henry Brown, William Borden, Ancel Melton, Robert Patterson, Robert Sellars, Hercules Melton, Henry Bauson, William Griffen, Nathan Melton, Alfred Davis, Oneal Melton, and James Patterson
 
Melton, Archelous (I21300)
 
79 1759, Apr 24 [written] -- Will of Robert Melton, Orange County, NC
Sons: James [eldest], Nathaniel, Nathan, Isesum, Ancel, and Archelius [younger]
Executor: son Nathan Melton
James Sellers, Mary Stratton, and Richard Parker were witnesses.

1763, May 3 -- 1762 - 1766 County Court Minutes, Orange County, NC Page 30
Road to be opened from Island Ford on Haw River to Childsburg by Joseph Kirk, Wm. Copeland, Sr., Jon Ricketts, Joseph Copeland, Nathaniel Milton, Benjamin Clemens, Robert Patterson, John Edwards, John Bracey, James Haygood, Christopher Kirksey, William Griffin, Wm. Long, James Craig, Wm. Bynum, James Ballard, and Wm. Salley.

1765, Aug 13 -- 1762 - 1766 County Court Minutes, Orange County, NC Page 409
Ordered that Nathaniel Milton, Luke Bynum, Robert Cellars, James Cellars, Christopher Kirksey, Anson Milton, Robert Patterson, William Griffin, Vachel Clarke, James Rigsby, Thomas Durham, John Price, James Hogwood, Isaac Kirksey & John Gunter lay out a road from the Redfields Ford on Haw River to New Hope Chapel.

1766, Aug 12 -- 1762 - 1766 County Court Minutes, Orange County, NC Page 451
Nathaniel Milton served on Grand Jury
 
Melton, Nathaniel (I02948)
 
80 1759, Apr 24 [written] -- Will of Robert Melton, Orange County, NC
Sons: James [eldest], Nathaniel, Nathan, Isesum, Ancel, and Archelius [younger]
Executor: son Nathan Melton
James Sellers, Mary Stratton, and Richard Parker were witnesses.

1761, Feb 2 -- Granville Land Grants, Orange County, NC
John Camp received 210 acres located on both sides of Mountain Creek of Flatt River. Isom Milton and John Camp were chain carriers. Warrant issued for 640 acres 1 Aug 1758 and surveyed 9 Aug 1760.

1771, Jan 17 -- Deed Book A Page 1, Chatham County, NC
David Roberts deeded Thomas Roberts several household items. Isom Melton and Joseph Rosson were witnesses.
 
Melton, Isham (I02950)
 
81 1759, Dec 10 -- Deed Book 1 Page 384, Cumberland County, NC
Will of Robert Dickinson, Dec'd. Heirs: wife Mary [plantation I now live on], son James [150 acre plantation on Deep River he now possesses], son Michael [plantation on Little River where Thomas Donahoe now lives], son Willis [under age 18], daughter Charity [under age 18], daughter Sarah [under age 18], son Robert [under age 18; plantation I now live on after Mother's decease] and also mentions unnamed Father [lifetime maintenance]. Executors: wife Mary, son Michael Dickinson and Thomas Collins. Witnesses: James Dickinson and Thomas Collins. Proven Nov 1760.

1760, Nov 20 - 1759-1765 County Court Minutes, Cumberland County, NC
Will of Robert Dickeson proven by James Dickeson. Deceased names his wife Mary Dickeson executrix and Michael Dickeson and Thomas Collins, executors, they being granted letters testamentary.

1762, Feb 12 -- Deed Book 2 Page 102, Cumberland County, NC
James Dickinson deeded Mary Dickinson 150 acres located south of Deep River 1 mile above mouth of Buck Creek. Part of the 300 acres patented to Thomas Armstrong 1747 and 150 acres sold to Robert Dickinson. Michael Dickinson, Charles Findley and Levin Ainsworth were witnesses.

1766, Apr 19 -- Land Grant #1484, Cumberland County, NC
John Overton received 250 acres located on McLendons Creek adjoining Widow Dickerson. Robt. Edwards and Wm. Dickerson were chain carriers.

1768, Jul 20 -- Deed Book 3 Page 227, Cumberland County, NC
Mary Dickenson deeded Willis Dickinson 150 acres located south of Deep River, a mile above Buck Creek. Part of the 300 acres patented to Thomas Armstrong 1747 and sold to Robert Dickinson Dec'd. Robert Dickinson and James Muse were witnesses.

1772, Feb 24 -- Deed Book 5 Page 30, Cumberland County, NC
Mary Dikinson and Robert Dikinson deeded John Overton 225 acres located on Buck Creek being 1/2 of the land purchased from Nicholas Smith by Thomas Collins and sold to Robert Dickinson. John Carrol and Randh. Hunnicutt were witnesses.

1786, Feb 20 -- Will Book A Page 302, Moore County, NC
Thomas Collins sold James Collins two negroes [Bess and Searoh]. Willis Dickerson and Mary Dickerson were witnesses.  
Mary (I39614)
 
82 1759, Dec 10 -- Deed Book 1 Page 384, Cumberland County, NC
Will of Robert Dickinson, Dec'd. Heirs: wife Mary [plantation I now live on], son James [150 acre plantation on Deep River he now possesses], son Michael [plantation on Little River where Thomas Donahoe now lives], son Willis [under age 18], daughter Charity [under age 18], daughter Sarah [under age 18], son Robert [under age 18; plantation I now live on after Mother's decease] and also mentions unnamed Father [lifetime maintenance]. Executors: wife Mary, son Michael Dickinson and Thomas Collins. Witnesses: James Dickinson and Thomas Collins. Proven Nov 1760.

1768, Jul 20 -- Deed Book 3 Page 227, Cumberland County, NC
Mary Dickenson deeded Willis Dickinson 150 acres located south of Deep River, a mile above Buck Creek. Part of the 300 acres patented to Thomas Armstrong 1747 and sold to Robert Dickinson Dec'd. Robert Dickinson and James Muse were witnesses.

1772, May 16 -- Civil Actions, Cumberland County, NC
Phillip Alston claimed that James Collins has taken up a stray mare owned by Alston. Elisha Hunter summons Alston and Collins to appear. Conner Dowd is security for Collins. Wm. Seale, James Muse, William Harden, John May, Josep Furr, Charles Shearin, Clem Hancock, Willis Dickerson, John Carrell, Starlin Carrell, James Phillips, James Russell and Phillip Colling are also listed. Unclear if they were witnesses, jury or other.

1774, Jul 2 -- Land Grant #1670, Cumberland County, NC
Phillip Alston received 300 acres located south of Deep River adjoining Willis Dickson, Gabriel Hardin and Duke.

1775, Apr 27 -- 1771-1776 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
Willis Dickinson appointed road overseer in place of John Overton.

1777 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Willis Dickerson listed $536 of taxable property in Captain Jacob Duckworth's District

1777, Nov 1 -- 1777-1778 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
The following were appointed in Capt. Jacob Duckworth's District: [Assessors] John Overton, Jacob Duckworth and Willis Dickerson [Justice] Wm. Seale Esq. [Constable] John Weightat.

1778 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Willis Dickerson listed $536 of taxable property in Captain Duckworth's District

1778, Apr 28 -- 1777-1778 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
William Hancock was appointed road overseer in the place of Willis Dickerson. Robert Cheek was also appointed road overseer in the place of Willis Dickerson.

1779 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Willis Dickeson listed $1610 of taxable property in Captain Duckworth's District

1779, Jul 31 -- 1779-1782 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
The following were appointed: Capt. John Cox's District -- [Justice] Thomas Matthews; [Assessor] Willis Dickerson; [constable] Wm. Manus / Wm. Dunn.

1780 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Willis Dickason listed $1543 of taxable property (horses, cattle and money) including 250 acres valued at $1125 in Captain Duckworth's District

1782, Jan 29 -- 1779-1782 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
Willis Dickerson was appointed the road overseer in place of William Handcock.

1782, Jan 29 -- 1779-1782 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
The following were appointed: Capt. Hunnicutt's District -- [Justice] Wm. Seale; [constable] Willis Dickerson.

1783 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
W. Dickeson listed $225 in Captain John Hunnicut's District

1785, Dec 28 -- Will Book A Page 303, Moore County, NC
Robert Dickerson sold Willis Dickerson several goods. Hartwell Hunnicutt and Roling/Boiling Hunnitcutt were witnesses.

1786, Feb 20 -- Will Book A Page 302, Moore County, NC
Thomas Collins sold James Collins two negroes [Bess and Searoh]. Willis Dickerson and Mary Dickerson were witnesses.

1786, Feb 22 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 93
Deed of bargain sale from Robert Dickenson to Willis Dickenson was proven by Hartwell Hunnicutt
Bill of sale from Thos. Collins Senr. to James Collins was proven by Willis Dickenson

1786, Nov 22 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 126
Administration of the estate of Chas. Shearing granted to Elizabeth Shearing with Willis Dickenson and James Collins as securities.

1787, Feb 8 -- Will Book A Page 310, Moore County, NC
Hartwell Hunnicutt appointed James Collins and Willis Dickerson as power of attorney. Geo. Glascock and Jon. Milton Glascock were witnesses.

1787, Feb 19 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 132
A power of attorney from Hartwell Hunicutt to Jams. Collins and Willis Dickinson proven by Geo. Glascock.

1788, Feb 12 -- Land Grant #288, Moore County, NC
Willis Dickinson received 200 acres located south of Deep River on Leek Creek adjoining Alston and his own. Patrick Dowd and William Hardin were chain carriers.

1788, Aug 19 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 203
Ordered that a road be laid from road that will be laid from the Chatham County courthouse to the Moore courthouse and have the following hands to work: John Overton Senr., John Dunlap, Jos. Gilbert, John Carrol, Thomas Tison, Thomas Overton, Jas. Collins, James Muse, Willis Dickinson, Wm. Handcock, Rand. Cheek, John Phillips, Edw. Moore, Gabl. Harden, Richd. Street, Leonard Thomas, Rich. Feagan, Elijah Bettis, Jesse Muse and Saml. Dun.

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 155
Willis Dickinson
(16+) 2M
(0-16) 2M
5F

1793, Feb 20 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 379
William Dickinson gave bond with William Davis and Willis Dickenson securities for the baseborn child begotton on the body of Sarah Harris.

1793, Dec-Jan 1794 -- General Assembly Session Records, Box 3
Willis Dickinson signed a petition to form Alfordstown as County Seat for Moore County, NC. [Editor's Note: the petition failed. In 1796 the NC General Assembly established Carthage as the county seat. In 1806, it was changed to Faginsville to honor Richardson Fagin. The name was changed back to Carthage in 1814]

1795, Aug 19 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 533
Ordered that the following view the road that leads by John Overton Senr. and the county adjacent [Chatham] and determine whether it can be laid off on better ground: James Collins, John Cheek, Richd. Street, Willis Dickinson, John Carroll Junr., William Hancock, Thomas H. Perkins, Thomas McReynolds, Malcolm Gilchrist, Patrick Dowd, Randolph Cheek, John Carroll Senr., John Philips and Saml. Womble.

1795, Nov 2 -- Land Grant #1281, Moore County, NC
Jesse Muse received 100 acres located on both sides of McLendons Creek near the McLendons Creek Bridge where his mother (widow Muse) now lives adjoining James Muse, his own line, Hodges and Kindred Muse. Robert Dickenson and Willis Dickenson were chain carriers.

1798, Mar 10 -- Land Grant #1572, Moore County, NC
Robert Dickinson received 150 acres located west of Mill Swamp adjoining his own line and Jason Wadsworth. Michael Dickinson and Willis Dickinson were chain carriers.

1800 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 43
Willis Dickison
(45+) 1M 1F
(16-26) 2M
(10-16) 1F
(0-10) 2F
1 Slave

1806, Sep 1 -- Land Grant #2062, Moore County, NC
Cornelius Dowd and Willis Dickison received 200 acres located on Tysons Creek and the Chatham County line adjoining Angus McQueen, William Phillips and near the Hollins work place. James Harden and Wm. Mathews were chain carriers.

1815 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
Willis Dickinson listed 321 acres valued at $640

1820 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 307
Willis Dickinson
(45+) 1M 1F
(16-26) 1F
(10-16) 1F
(0-10) 2M
(0-10) 2M 2F 
Dickerson, Willis (I39617)
 
83 1759, Jul 18 -- 1759-1765 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
William Ritchison served jury duty.

1760, Aug 19 -- 1759-1765 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
Wm. Ritchison served jury duty.

1760, Nov 17 -- Deed Book 1 Page 441, Cumberland County, NC
James Barton deeded Samuel Williams 300 acres located on both sides of Deep River at the upper end of Barton's Island. John Smith, William Ritchison and Abel Lee were witnesses.

1760, Nov 19 -- 1759-1765 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
William Ritchison served jury duty.

1766, Sep 26 -- Land Grant #604 & 787, Cumberland County, NC
William Richardson received 200 acres located on both sides of Buffalo Creek.

1767 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
William Richardson listed 2 White Polls

1768, Oct -- Deed Book 3 Page 296, Cumberland County, NC
William Richardson, Sr. deeded Drury Richardson 200 acres located on Buffalo Creek. Thomas Rutherford and Stephen Gilmore were witnesses.

1771, Jan 23 -- Deed Book 4 Page 227, Cumberland County, NC
John Stainton and wife Abigail deeded Edward Moore 250 acres located on both sides of Deep River where Stainton formerly lived and Moore now lives. Patent by John Smith and sold to Stainton. James Muse and William Richardson were witnesses.

1772, Dec 31 -- Deed Book 6 Page 60-62, Cumberland County, NC
William Richardson and wife Elizabeth deeded Evan McSwine 125 acres located on both sides of McLendons Creek adjoining Jerome Miller and Farquard Campbell. James Munk was a witness.

1773, Jan 28 -- 1771-1776 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
A deed from William Richardson and wife Elizth. to Evan McSwine was proven by James Cadel.

1777 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
William Richardson listed $220 of taxable property in Captain Duckworth's District

1778 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
William Richardson listed $145 of taxable property in Captain Duckworth's District

1790 -- Census, Randolph County, NC Page 100
William Richardson
(16+) 2M
(0-16) 1M
4F

1793, Jun 6 -- Will, Randolph County, NC
Will of William Richardson, Dec'd. Heirs: wife Elizabeth [plantation and 100 acres where I now live], Drury Richardson Jur., John Richardson, Francis Richardson, Sarah Richardson and Frances Melson. Witnesses: John Steed, John Latham and John Reed. Proven Mar 1794.
 
Richardson, William (I3962)
 
84 1759, Jul 20 -- 1759-1765 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
On or about the 19th or 20th of Jul, Thomas Collins lost a pocketbook containing a deed from Suffia Muse to Charles Findley.

1790 -- Census, Fairfield County, SC Page 174
Widow Muse
(0-16) 1M
3F 
Pope, Sophia (I38619)
 
85 1759, Nov 14 -- Land Grant #184 & 342, Cumberland County, NC
John Smith received a 250 acre Land Grant located on Deep River. Vinson Yow and John Morgan were chain carriers.

1765, May 22 -- 1755-1779 Court of Please and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
John Morgin was appointed Road Overseer in place of John Smith [no location given]

1767 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Morgan listed 1 white poll

1769, Dec 15 -- Land Grant #919, Cumberland County, NC
John Morgan received 100 acres on Cabin Creek

1770, Oct 2 -- Land Grant #1006, Cumberland County, NC
John Morgan received 100 acres located on Cabin Creek about 3/4 mile above the mouth of Mill Creek. George Morgan and William Morgan Junr. were chain carriers.

1777 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Morgan listed $130 of taxable property in Captain John Cox's District

1778 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Morgan listed $350 of taxable property in Captain John Cox's District

1779 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Morgan listed $3000 of taxable property in Captain John Cox's District

1780 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Morgan listed in Captain John Cox's District. Taxable property was estimated between $1500-6000.

1783 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Morgan listed $90 in Captain John Cox's District

1786, Feb 15 -- Land Grant #24, Moore County, NC
John Cox received 150 acres located west of Mill Creek including his own improvement. Thos. Graham and John Morgan were chain carriers.

1786, Mar 20 -- Land Grant #96, Moore County, NC
John Cox received 100 acres located on both sides of Mill Creek adjoining Morgan's improvement and mill. Thos. Graham and John Morgan were chain carriers.

1786, May 16 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 99
The following hands were appointed to work on the road from Morgan's Mill to the old Yadkin Road: Wm. Morgan, Geo. Brazwell, Richd. Dunn, James Morgan, Wm. Morgan Jr., Lewis Fields, Nathan Morgan, John Medford, John Morgan, Isaac Dun, Norman McLoud and Robert Cox.

1789, Sep 3 -- Land Grant #299, Moore County, NC
John Morgan received a 50 acre Land Grant adjoining William Morgan and including his own improvement. Wm. Smith and Wm. Morgan were chain carriers.

1789, Sep 3 -- Land Grant #334, Moore County, NC
John Morgan received a 50 acre Land Grant located east of Cabin Creek including his own improvement. Davd. Richardson and Nathan Morgan were chain carriers.

1789, Sep 3 -- Land Grant #310, Moore County, NC
David Richardson received a 50 acre Land Grant located on Mill Creek adjoining John Morgan. William Morgan and John Morgan were chain carriers.

1789, Sep 20 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#223 John Morgan entered 50 acres south of Cabin Creek including his own improvement.

1789, Sep 21 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#224 John Morgan entered 50 acres north of Cabin Creek including his own improvement.

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 156 & 160
John Morgan
(16+) 2M
(0-16) 4M
4F

1790, Aug 17 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC
A Deed from John Morgan to William Morgan is proven by David Richardson

1791, Feb 23 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC
The following hands were ordered to work on the road from Deep River at County Line to the Black Ponds: John Morgan, Wm. Morgan [Capt.], Wm. Morgan, Jr., Wm. Smith, Averet Smith, John Cagle, Lewis Sowell, Geo. Brazell, Jos. Allen, Murdock McAulay, Anguish McAulay, Jacob Harvick, John Shuffle Sr. & Jr, Robert Cox and Thomas Dunn.

1793, May 23 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC
Ordered that a road be laid from Mr. Gardiners to the White Ponds and have the following hand to work: Lewis Gardener, David Kennedy, John Morgan, John Sheffield Jur., John Sheffield Sr., William Morgan [Capt.], Peter Shamburger, William Williamson, William Smith Jur., Lewis Sowell, Everet Smith, Thos. Key, John Morgan and Danl. Manners.

1793, Dec-Jan 1794 -- General Assembly Session Records, Box 3
John Morgin signed a petition to form Alfordstown as County Seat for Moore County, NC. [Editor's Note: the petition failed. In 1796 the NC General Assembly established Carthage as the county seat. In 1806, it was changed to Faginsville to honor Richardson Fagin. The name was changed back to Carthage in 1814]

1793, Dec 20 -- Land Grant #1458, Moore County, NC
William Morgan received 50 acres located on Mill Creek adjoining his own line and James Gallemore. Wm. Smith and Jno. Morgan were chain carriers.

1794, Sep 1 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#1336 John Morgan Senr. entered 50 acres on both sides of Cabbin Creek adjoining his own line.

1795, Jan 5 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#1374 John Morgan entered 100 acres on Mill Creek adjoining John Cox?s 100 acres (now James Gallemore).

1795, Mar 20 -- Land Grant #1156, Moore County, NC
Nathan Smith Junr. received 100 acres located on Cabin Creek adjoining John Morgan. Nathan Morgan and James Spivey were chain carriers.

1795, Mar 22 -- Land Grant #1199, Moore County, NC
John Morgan received 100 acres located on Cabin Creek adjoining his own line. Nathan Morgan and Nath Smith were chain carriers.

1795, Mar 27 -- Land Grant #1054, Moore County, NC
John Morgan received 100 acres located on Cabin Creek adjoining his own line. David Richardson and Nathan Morgan were chain carriers.

1797, May 4 -- Land Grant #1465, Moore County, NC
Nathan Morgan received 50 acres located northwest of Cabin Creek adjoining John Morgan and his own line. George Morgan and John Morgan were chain carriers.

1797, May 4 -- Land Grant #1519, Moore County, NC
George Morgan received 50 acres located southwest of Cabin Creek adjoining his own line, John Morgan and William Morgan. John Morgan and Nathan Morgan were chain carriers.

1797, Dec 2 -- Land Grant #928, Moore County, NC
Neil McLeod received 150 acres located east of Wolf Creek adjoining William Morgan, Jr. John Morgan and William Morgan were chain carriers.

1798, Jun 21 -- Land Grant #1473, Moore County, NC
John Morgan Senr. received 150 acres located on Cabin Creek adjoining his own line and the Speculators. George Morgan and John Key were chain carriers.

1798, Jun 28 -- Land Grant #0134, Moore County, NC
John Morgan Sr. entered 50 acres located North of Cabin Creek adjoining his own line, the Speculators and George Morgan. George Morgan and John Key were chain carriers. [Editor's Note: never granted]

1798, Nov 30 -- Land Grant #1474, Moore County, NC
John Morgan Senr. received 100 acres located south of Cabin Creek adjoining his own line, the Speculators and David Richardson's improvement. Nathan Smith and John Morgan Medford were chain carriers.

1798, Nov 30 -- Land Grant #1475, Moore County, NC
John Morgan Senr. received 150 acres located on Mill Creek adjoining his own line, Bridges and the Speculators. Jno. Morgan Medford and George Morgan were chain carriers.

1798, Dec 1 -- Land Grant #1698, Moore County, NC
Benjamin Britt received 50 acres located on Mill Creek adjoining Bridges, John Morgan and the Speculators. John Morgan Medford and Ryals Britt were chain carriers.

1799, Nov 26 -- Land Grant #1472, Moore County, NC
John Morgan Sr. received 50 acres located on Cabin Creek.

1799, Dec 15 -- Will Book A Page 209-210, Moore County, NC
Will of John Morgan, Dec'd. Heirs: son Joseph Morgan [200 acres north of Cabbin Creek adjoining Nathan Morgan], daughter Angelina Morgan [50 acres east of Cabbin Creek adjoining Joseph Morgan], daughter Mary Morgan [50 acres on Cabbin Creek joining Joseph Morgan and Angelina Morgan], son James Morgan [200 acres with the manner plantation], son William Morgan, Jr., daughter Levicea Allen, son Nathan Morgan, daughter Elessa Dunn, daughter Deliley Dunn and son George Morgan [100 acres called the Spivey Place]. Executors: sons William Morgan, Jr. and Nathan Morgan. Witnesses: George Morgan and Richard Holland. Proven Feb 1800

1801, Jul 17 -- Land Grant #1645, Moore County, NC
John Morgan Sr. received 25 acres located on both sides of Cabin Creek adjoining his own line. Nathan Smith and Nathan Morgan were chain carriers. [Editor's Note: received after his death but was entered prior to death] 
Morgan, John (I05857)
 
86 1759, Oct 22 -- Deed, Johnston County, NC
Dixon Pearce deeded to John Kilercas 200 acres located South of Little River. This represents part of a tract that was granted to Windsor Pearce Apr 13 1755 and sold to Dixon Pearce Oct 5 1757.

1764, Aug 7 -- 1762-1766 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Orange County, NC Page 223
Ordered that twelve of the following persons meet and lay out a road from Rowan [current Davidson County/Randolph County] line opposite Fraziers Road to the best and nearest road leading to Cross Creek: Windsor Pierce, Jeffrey Beck, Christopher Monday, John Needham, John Williamson, James Pittman, James Graves, Ralph Hinwelt, Charles Strange, Solomon Morgain, John Purslay, Peter Funcanon, William Searcey, Henry Smith, Adam Andrews, John Garner, John Lawrence and Jno. Rodes

1765, May -- 1762-1766 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Orange County, NC Page 360
Ordered that Windsor Pierce be appointed Constable in the room of John Carson.

1772, Mar 20 -- Will, Guilford County, NC
Will of Enoch Spinks, Dec'd. Heirs: wife Amy [negro man Sampson], daughters Martha [lot of land including the storehouse that Southerland is posessed with] and Sarah, sons John [150 acres on Deep River and negro man Adam], Enoch [land on Fork Creek], Lewis [land and plantation I now live on], Rowley and Garrett. Executors: John Larrance, John Needham and Amy Spinks. Witnesses: John Lawrence, William Comb Jr. and Windsor Pearce. Proven May 1772.

1772, Aug 7 -- Deed Book 6 Page 379, Cumberland County, NC
John May and wife Elisabeth deeded David Stroud 150 acres located south of Fall Creek. John Garner and Windsor Pearce were witnesses.

1772, Nov 2 -- Deed Book 1, Page 188, Guilford County, NC
Josiah Carr and wife Jane/Jean deeded Jennings Thompson 200 acres located on Flat Creek of Deep River adjoining Carr (formerly James Graves). Willm. Searcy and Windsor Pearce were witnesses.

1773, Mar 4 -- Deed Book 1, Page 225, Guilford County, NC
Jennings Thompson and wife Elizabeth deeded Joseph Carr 200 acres located on Flat Creek of Deep River. William Searcy Senr., Wm. Searcy Junr. and Windsor Pearce were witnesses.

1773, Oct 11 -- Deed Book 1, Page 241, Guilford County, NC
William Reade Senr. deeded son Arthur Read 150 acres located north of Deep River adjoining Winsor Pearce and Searcy. Wm. Searcy and Windsor Pearce were witnesses.

1773, Dec -- General Assembly Session Records
Petition to move the Guilford County, NC courthouse toward the center of the county. Windsor Pearce was a signer.

1773, Dec 14 -- Deed Book 1, Page 248, Guilford County, NC
Soloman Morgan and wife Mehetabel deeded Lombard Reade 100 acres located north of Deep River adjoining Richeson. Granted to William Searcy 1761. William Searcy and Windsor Pearce were witnesses.

1774, Jan 18 -- Deed Book 6 Page 352, Cumberland County, NC
John Williamson Sr. and Jamimma deeded his son William Williamson 100 acres located north of Grassy Creek adjoining Leonard Hart. Windsor Pearce and Richard Bird were witnesses.

1775, Feb 14 -- Deed Book 1, Page 336, Guilford County, NC
Windsor Pearce and wife Mary deeded Ransom Southerland 100 acres located south of Deep River adjoining Pearces Creek and Read's Island. Granted to William Searcy 1761 and deeded to Mary Pearce. John Lawrence and Jacob Shepherd were witnesses.

1775, Jul 14 -- Deed Book 1, Page 345, Guilford County, NC
William Searcy Senr. deeded Ransom Southerland 75.75 acres located south of Deep River adjoining Windsor Pearce. Windsor Pearce was a witness.

1776 -- Revolutionary War Records
Winsor Pearce served in Capt. Charles Polk's Company of NC Militia

1776, Feb 4 -- Will, Guilford County NC
Will of William Searcey, Dec'd. Heirs: wife Kezia; son William Searcy; daughters Keron Searcy [tract of land called Morgan's Neck] and Mary Pearce; granddaughter Mary Pearce. Witnesses: Arthur Smith, James Whittel and Adam Marmosh. Proven May 1776.

1778, Feb 17 -- Deed, Johnston County, NC
William Smith of Johnston County deeded John Smith of Johnston County 100 acres located South of Little River. Part of the land that was taken up by John Pearce and conveyed by him to Windsor Pearce and from Windsor Pearce to Edmund Smith and from Edmund Smith to William Smith.

1778, July 6 -- Land Warrant #195, Randolph County, NC
John Peirce issued warrant for 250 acres located on Fork Creek
Surveyed Feb 4, 1789 - Wm. Pierce served as a Chain Carrier
Grant #588 issued Nov 24, 1790
Warrant was sol by Windsor Pearce to John Pierce on Feb 4, 1789

1779 -- Tax List, Randolph County, NC
Windsor Pearce listed 100 acres in Windsor Pierce's District

1779, Mar 8 -- County Court Minutes, Randolph County, NC
Windsor Peirce, Esq. nominated Justice for holding court

1779, Mar 11 -- County Court Minutes, Randolph County, NC
Windsor Pearce, Esq. took the oath of a Justice

1779, July 6 -- Land Warrant #6, Randolph County, NC
Capt. Windsor Pearce issued warrant for 100 acres located West of Deep River
Surveyed Nov 5, 1782, Grant #141 issued Nov 2, 1784

1779, Sep 14 -- County Court Minutes, Randolph County, NC
Windsor Pierce Esq. proved a deed from William Searsy to John Garner for 30 acres

1780, Mar 16 -- Civil Actions, Randolph County, NC
John Beck and William Searcy sign bond that John Beck will appear in court Jun 1780. Windsor Pearce was a witness.

1780, Jun 12 -- County Court Minutes, Randolph County, NC
Windsor Pearce appointed to receive taxable property in Capt. William Searsy Company

1780, Jun 14 -- County Court Minutes, Randolph County, NC
Jacob Lowthermilk appointed Constable in Esq. Pearce's District

1781, Jun 11 -- County Court Minutes, Randolph County, NC
Winsor Perce orderd to take the list of taxables in Cap'n Sersey's District

1782, Nov 5 -- Land Grant #1, Randolph County, NC
Windsor Pearce received 100 acres located on Pearce Creek including Buffalo Ford. Seth Hill and William Mallit were chain carriers.

1783, May 23 -- Deed Book 2, Page 10, Randolph County, NC
William Reed Junr. deeded Richard Bird 200 acres adjoining Carr. Winsor Pearce and John Spinks were witnesses.

1783, May 23 -- Deed Book 2, Page 12, Randolph County, NC
William Read Senr. deeded Richard Bird 100 acres adjoining Arthur Read and Nanion Sutherlan. Winsor Perce and John Read were witnesses.

1783, Nov 11 -- Deed, Randolph County, NC
Winsor Perce listed as a witness to a Deed from Enoch Spinks Jr. to John Needham for 100 acres located on Fork Creek

1784, Nov -- Deed, Randolph County, NC
Winsor Perce granted 100 acres located on Jeries Creek, South of Deep River

1785 -- General Assembly Session Records, Petiton for Public Buildings, Randolph County, NC
Windsor Pearce signed a petition to erect a courthouse in the center of the county

1785 -- Tax List, Randolph County, NC
Winser Pirce listed 1 white poll, 2 black polls and 100 acres in Capt. Garner's District

1785, Jan 29 -- Deed, Randolph County, NC
Ransom Sutherland of Granville County deeded William Bowden of Granville County 100 acres located South of Deep River adjoining Pearces Creek and Reads Island. Tract was conveyed by William Searcy, Dec'd. to his daughter Mary Pierce Dec 1, 1764. Deed also includes a 27.5 acre tract located in the middle of Reads Island and a 75.75 acre tract located on the Great Road and adjoining Winsor Perce. Both were conveyed from William Searcy to his daughter Mary Pierce.

1786, Mar 11 -- Deed Book 1, Page 107, Randolph County, NC
William Argo and wife Kenekappuck deeded Edmond Waddle 200 acres located north of Deep River adjoining Charles Goldson and the [Chatham] County line. Windsor Perce, Mary Perce and Jesse Perce were witnesses.

1786, Aug -- Index to Trial Docket, Moore County, NC
Phillip Alston v. Windsor Pearce

1786, Aug 29 -- Deed Book 3, Page 73, Randolph County, NC
William Searcy deeded James Bowdon 16 acres adjoining Bowdon, William Read and Spinks. Winsor Perce and Shadrach Dimo were witnesses.

1786, Sep 19 -- Deed Book 3, Page 84, Randolph County, NC
William Searcy deeded Nicholas Nall 160 acres located on Deep River and Fork Creek adjoining John Perce and Edmond Waddil. Granted to William Searcy Senr. and deeded to son William Searcy. J. Knight, Winsor Pearce and Cornelius Latham were witnesses.

1786, Dec -- Criminal Actions, Randolph County, NC
Presentment of Winser Pierce on a charge of common drunkenness and profane swearing to the evil example of youth and to dishonor of society.

1786, Dec 20 -- Deed, Marlboro County, SC
Windsor Pearse of Randolph County, NC deeded 200 acres to William Bennett of Marlboro County, SC located on Crooked Creek in Cheraw District.
*Note from Todd Dorsett [Dixon/Dickson Pearce, Silas Pearce, and Daniel Sparks (wife reputedly Martha Pearce) also owned land on Crooked creek; and Thomas Pearce and one Pearse Stevens at least owned property in the same county.]

1787, Jan 1 -- Deed Book 3, Page 87-88, Randolph County, NC
William Searcy deeded Aaron Hill two tracts: [1] 640 acres located on Deep River on Moore County line adjoining Charles Goldston, Argo and the Chatham County line. [2] 30 acres located on Deep River adjoining Nicholas Nall. John Powers, Winsor Pearce and John Pearce were witnesses.

1787, Jun 29 -- Deed Book D Page 404-405, Chatham County, NC
Nathan and Margaret Deaton deeded James Deaton a portion of 200 acres located on Ceder Creek. John Powers and Windsor Pearce were witnesses.

1787, Dec 14 -- Criminal Actions, Randolph County, NC, 1787-B
Capias for Winsor Pierce on a charge of nuisance and profane swearing. Joseph Clark and James Roberts were witnesses.

1789, Feb 4 -- Land Grant #551, Randolph County, NC
John Pierce [assignee of Windsor Pearce] received 250 acres located on Deep River adjoining Nall, Bowdon, Searcy and Samuel Perry. Wm. Pierce and Thos. Waddle were chain carriers.

1789, Mar 6 -- Deed Book 3, Page 351, Randolph County, NC
Joseph Carr deeded John Powers 200 acres located on Flat Creek. Richard Bird and Winsor Perce were witnesses.

1789, Jun 11 -- Deed Book 4 Page 63, Randolph County, NC
John Garner (of Moore County) deeded John Fushee Garner 250 acres located on Richland Creek and Deep River. Winsor Pearce was a witness.

1789, Jun 13 -- Deed Book 4, Page 53, Randolph County, NC
John Garner (of Moore County) deeded James Garner 250 acres located on Richland Creek. John Tucker Garner and Winsor Pearce were witnesses.

1789, Aug 8 -- Deed Book 4, Page 55, Randolph County, NC
James Whittel deeded William Reed (of Moore County) 240 acres located on Brush Creek. William Pearce and Winsor Pearce were witnesses.

1790 -- Census, Randolph County, NC Page 291
Windsor Pearce
(16+) 2M
(0-16) 1M
(all ages) 4F

1790, Jun 15 -- 1787-1794 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Randolph County, NC Page 119
Ordered that Matthew Hamilton be overseer of the road from Chatham County line across Deep River at Searcey's Ford and to the [Moore] County line and work the following hands: Edmond Waddell, William Argo, Athur Reed, Joseph Rich, Jacob Routh, Charles Gray, John Reed, Richd. Bird, Robert Carr, Joseph Hix, Jesse Pits, William Searcey, James Bowdon, William Harris, Windsor Pearce, David Andrews, Wake Andrews, John Spinks, James Lathem, Howel Brewer, Nathl. Mullins, Charles Stewart, William Latham, John Argo and James Deaton.

1790, Jun 16 -- Deed Book 4 Page 79, Randolph County, NC
Winsor Pearce [via Sheriff due to judgement] deeded William Bowdown 100 acres located on creek formerly called Pearces Creek and Gardner Road adjoining Wm. Pearce.

1791, Mar 15 -- 1787-1794 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Randolph County, NC Page 143
John Spinks appointed overseer of the road from Cedar Creek to the [Moore] County line at Garner's Meeting House with the following hands: James Ledlow, Reubin Hicks, Joseph Hicks, James Garner, Bradley Garner, William Mallett, James Latham, William Latham, Charles Latham, James Bowdon, William Bowdon, Winsor Pearce, William Hoskins and Nathan Mullins.

1792, Feb 14 -- Will Book A Page 159, Moore County, NC
Bill of Sale from Windsor Pearce and Robert Anderson to William Williamson for negro Charles. Nicholas Nall and Thomas Graham were witnesses.

1793, Sep 16 -- Deed Book 1, Page 141, Randolph County, NC
Charity Andrews, Roger and Catherine Cagle, Elizabeth Curtis, David Andrews and Eve Andrews deeded William Armstead 100 acres located on Fork Creek at the mouth of Rock Creek. Part of a tract granted to Adam Andrews Dec'd. and willed to heirs of Conrad Andrews. Winsor Pearce was a witness.

1793, Dec 10 -- Land Warrant #189, Randolph County, NC
William Armstead issued warrant for 150 acres adjoining Win. Pearce /or/ Wm. Pearce
Surveyed Apr 21, 1798, Grant #1357 issued Jan 30,1800

1793, Dec 21 -- Deed Book 7, Page 33, Randolph County, NC
John Hawkins (of Granville County) deeded John Macon 230 acres located on Fork Creek adjoining Nall. Proven by Windsor Pearce Nov 1796.

1793, Dec 21 -- Deed Book 7, Page 34, Randolph County, NC
John Hawkins (of Granville County) deeded Allen Bullock a tract located on Fork Creek and the [Moore] County line adjoining Andrews, Garner and Macon. Proven by Windsor Pearce Nov 1796.

1794, Jan 30 -- Deed Book 5, Page 156, Randolph County, NC
Joseph Carr deeded Rolly Spinks a tract of land located at the mouth of Flat Creek adjoining William Carr and including 100 acres Joseph Carr purchased from John Needham. William Carr and Windsor Pierce were witnesses.

1794, Jan 30 -- Deed Book 5, Page 157, Randolph County, NC
Joseph Carr deeded William Kerr 250 acres located on Deep River at the mouth of Flat Creek adjoining William Reed Senr. and Joseph Kerr. Granted to Thomas Graves. Rolley Spinks and Windsor Pierce were witnesses.

1794, Feb 17 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 436
Deed from William Reed to James Deaton proven by Windsor Pierce

1794, Jun 6 -- Criminal Actions, Randolph County, NC, 1794-B
Capias issued against James Bowdon on a charge that he stole a quantity of apples and pears and leather from Joseph Hicks. John Garner, Winsor Pearce and Edmond Waddel were witnesses for plaintiff. Joseph Carr and Charles Gray for defendant.

1794, Aug -- Criminal Actions, Randolph County, NC, 1794-B
Presentment of James Bowdown, laborer, on a charge of stealing a piece of leather from Winsor Peirse on Jul 30, 1794.

1794, Dec 6 -- Will Book A, Moore County, NC Pages 186-187
Will of John Sheffield, Dec'd. Heirs: wife Hannah Sheffield [100 acre plantation where I now live], son Mark Sheffield, son John Sheffield, son Adam Sheffield [100 acres on Rattlesnake Branch], son Isham Sheffield [100 acres where he now lives], son Averit Sheffield [100 acre plantation where I now live after his mother's death], daughter Sarah Dennis, daughter Mary Dun, daughter Lucretia Dun, daughter Rebekah Awtry, daughter Hannah Mainyard, daughter Elizabeth Awtry and two youngest daughters Lydda and Milly Sheffield. Executors: wife Hannah Sheffield and Averet Smith. Witnesses: Averet Smith, Isam Sheffield and Windsor Pearce. Proven Feb 1796.

1800 -- Census, Randolph County, NC Page 334
Winser Pearce
(45+) 1M 1F
(26-45) 1F
(16-26) 2M 2F
(10-16) 1M

1810 -- Census, Randolph County, NC Page 176
Winsor Pearce
(45+) 1M 1F
(26-45) 1M 2F
(16-26) 1M

1814, Apr 4 -- Deed Book 12 Page 335, Randolph County, NC
William Pearce deeded Reuben Pearce 250 acres located south of Deep River adjoining Nall and Bowden. Windsor Pearce and Sherwood Parrish listed as witnesses.

1815 -- Tax List, Randolph County, NC
Winsor Peirce listed 200 acres valued at $100 located on Cedar Creek

1820 -- Tax List, Randolph County, NC
William Pearce (for Windsor Pearce) listed 200 acres valued at $100 located on Seader Creek

1823, May 5 -- Will, Randolph County, NC
Will of Windsor Pearce, Dec'd. Heirs: wife Marey, daughters Ollive Pearce, Keziah Pearce [Ollive and Keziah to receive 250 acres where I now live and 100 acres on head of Cedar Creek called the Jordon Place and negro Phiba and her child Classa], Marey Spinks and Pherrebee Moore. Executors: William Carr and James Johnston. Witnesses: William Searcy and John Waddill. Proven Aug 1823

1823, Nov -- Estate, Randolph County, NC
Estate of Windsor Pearce Dec'd. by James Johnston, Executor [only listing of personal property]

1839, Nov 4 -- Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty, File R3908 James Gardner
James Gardner, 84 year old resident [born Oct 1, 1754 in Randolph County, NC] filed for pension. File contains information that James Gardner hired Winsor Pearce as his substitute. William Pearce, Jesse Larrance and Wm. Bird [Randolph County residents] submitted affidavits of support. Gardner's son, Dolphin Gardner, submitted claim on Jan 8, 1853 stating that his father, James Gardner, and his mother, Elizabeth Gardner, were both deceased.

1860, May 7 -- Deed, Randolph County, NC
Estate of Windsor Pearce deeded Alfed Lowdermilk 250 acres located on Deep River. *The deed mentions petition of William Pearce & others v. the heirs of Pherebe Moore.

 
Pearce, Windsor (I03250)
 
87 1759, Sep 1 -- Land Grant #426 and #824, Cumberland County, NC
Andrew Killett received 200 acres located on the drains of McLendons Creek.

1766, Aug 17 -- Deed Book 3 Page 35, Cumberland County, NC
Andrew and Mary Killet deeded Frances Stripling 200 acres located west of Deep River and drains of McLendons Creek. William Boyuss, Walter Kickson and William Killet were witnesses.

1769, Mar 7 -- Land Grant #1004, Cumberland County, NC
Francis Stribling received 300 acres located on drains of Killetts Creek adjoining Andrew Killett. Thomas Seale and George Feagin Junr. were chain carriers. [Editor's Note: deeded to James McDonald 1775 --> James Fry 1783]

1770, Jul 4 -- Land Grant #1086, Cumberland County, NC
Andrew Killett received 120 acres located on McLendons Creek adjoining Thomas McClendon and Jerom Miller. George Feagin Senr. and James Cadwell were chain carriers. [Editor's Note: deeded to Daniel Muse 1775]

1775, Apr 27 -- Deed Book 6 Page 343, Cumberland County, NC
Andrew Killet (of Dobbs County) deeded Daniel Muse 120 acres located on McLendons Creek adjoining Thomas McClendon and James [Jerome] Miller. James Muse and John Elwell were witnesses.
 
Killett, Andrew (I49284)
 
88 1759, Sep 12 -- Deed Book 1 Page 376, Cumberland County, NC
Emanuel Stevens deeded James Finley 150 acres located south of Deep River adjoining Robert Dickinson. Stephens purchased from Joseph Elkins the 1/2 of 300 acres that Joseph Elkins purchased from Thomas Armstrong. Thomas Collins and William Collins were witnesses.  
Collins, William (I49286)
 
89 1760, Aug 2 -- Land Grant #664, Orange County, NC
George Hobson received 240 acres located on the Middle Fork of Rocky River. George Hobson, Jr. and James Barns were chain carriers. Jas. Watson and Nathan Melton were witnesses. Surveyed 6 Apr 1756.

1762, Feb 25 -- Cane Creek [Quaker] Meeting Records (1756) Vol. 1 Page 17, Alamance County, NC
Jonathan Barns of Cumberland County and Sarah Steell of Cumberland County were married at the Deep River. Cornelius Tison, Thos. Branson, Gidean Gilbert, Powell Benbow, Mary Hall, Elizabeth Chason, Easther Smith, John Jones, James Barns, Jacob Barns, Elesebeth Barns, James Russell, Elisha Hunter, Margret Hunter and Mary Russell were present and served as witnesses.

1762, Nov 25 -- Cane Creek [Quaker] Meeting Records (1756) Vol. 1 Page 20, Alamance County, NC
Joseph Gilbert, son of Gidean and Mary Gilbert, of Cumberland County and Sebarah Tison, daughter of Cornelius and Gean Tison, of Cumberland County were married at the Deep River in Cumberland County. George Hendry, Powell Benbow, Abigail Pike, Sarah Barns, Rachell Mainer, Joell Sanders, Cornelius Tison, Gidean Gilbert, Jean Tison, James Barnes and Jacob Barns were present and served as witnesses.

1767 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
James Barnes listed 1 white poll and 1 black poll

1767, Apr 11 -- Cane Creek Meeting Minutes, Alamance County, NC
James Barnes of Cumberland County and Sarah Dunn of Cumberland County were married at the Barnes Meeting House on Deep River in Cumberland County. Jeremiah Barnes, Jonathan Barnes, Thomas Smith, Mary Barnes, Richard Dunn, Joseph Dunn, Ruth Dunn, John Jones, Cornelius Tison, Jane Tison, Abigail Pike and Eve Crafford were present and served as witnesses.

1767, Jul 22 -- Land Grant #1479, Cumberland County, NC
Elisha Hunter received 100 acres located north of Deep River adjoining James Barnes and Jacob Barnes. Jacob Barnes and Joseph Cheston were chain carriers. [Editor's Note: deeded to James McDonald 1773 --> James Collens 1783 --> Thomas Tyson 1783]

1770, Aug 18 -- Will, Cumberland County, NC
Will of James Barnes, Dec'd. Heirs: wife Sarah [lower half of land and negro Will], daughter Elizabeth, cousin Joshua Barnes, cousin James Barnes, cousin Abigal Barnes, cousin and brother to Abigal Jeremiah Barnes. Executors: wife Sarah, her father Joseph Done [Dunn]and Cornelius Tison. Witnesses: Michael Russell, Gabriel Harden and James Russell. Proven Oct 1770.

1771, Jan-Jan 1772 -- Estate, Cumberland County, NC
Inventory of Estate of James Barnes, Dec'd. by Executor Joseph Dunn. Benjamin Oens indebted to estate.

1772, Jan 31 -- 1771-1776 County Court Minutes, Cumberland County, NC
Inventory of the estate of James Barns, Dec'd. given into court by Joseph Dunn.

1772, Oct 15 -- Deed Book 6 Page 246, Cumberland County, NC
John Johnston (of Bertie County), Josiah Granbery and Samuel Johnston, executors of will of George Blair Dec'd. (of Chowan County) deeded Phillip Alston 4000 acres in two tracts [1] located north of Deep River adjoining Elisha Hunter, James Barns, Jacob Barns, Powell Benbow, Gilbert and Michael Russel [2] located south of Deep River at mouth of Governors Creek and Sanders Branch adjoining James Russell and Cornelius Tyson. Ja. Milner and Jos. Jno. Alston were witnesses.

1773, Dec 20 -- Deed Book 6 Page 175, Cumberland County, NC
Elisha Hunter (of Chatham County) deeded James McDonald 100 acres located north of Deep River adjoining James Barns and Jacob Barns. Conner Dowd and Edw. Griffin were witnesses.

1786, Feb 21 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 82
Ordered that negro Will the property of Jams. Barnes Dec'd. be freed pursuant to his will and Thos. Tyson be security for good behavior.

 
Barnes, James (I39750)
 
90 1760, Nov 17 -- Deed Book 1 Page 441, Cumberland County, NC
James Barton deeded Samuel Williams 300 acres located on both sides of Deep River at the upper end of Barton's Island. John Smith, William Ritchison and Abel Lee were witnesses.

1761, Oct 1 -- Deed Book 2 Page 324, Cumberland County, NC
Samuel Williams deeded Francis Treadwell 250 acres located north of Deep River, part of the 400 acre Land Grant to James Barton 21 Oct 1746 including the upper end of Barton's Island. Abel Lee, William Morgin and Robert Lee were witnesses.

1764, Nov 23 -- 1759-1765 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
A road to be laid off from Williams' Mill to the Yadkin Road. Saml. Jackson appointed overseer and the following to meet James Cheney, Esq. at Jackson's house on the second Saturday in January to qualify: William Burt, Richd. Burton, Saml. Jackson, Andw. Bates, Henry Williams, John Henry, Natl. Ashley, Malcom Munroe, Wm. Berringtine, Saml. Williams, Joel McClendol and John Cox.

1765, Feb 24 -- Deed Book 2 Page 522, Cumberland County, NC
Richard Worrill deeded Patience Barret 160 acres located on both sides of Buck Creek adjoining Horser, Thomas Matthews and Richard Worrill. Jacob McClendon, Saml. Williams and Joel McClendon were witnesses.

1767, Jun 16 -- Deed Book 3 Page 137, Cumberland County, NC
John Donahoe deeded Joseph Hough 500 acres located on both sides of the Yadkin Road. Patented 24 Apr 1754. Samuel Williams, Jacob McClendon Jr. and Sampson Williams were witnesses.

1769, May 25 -- Deed Book 3 Page 381, Cumberland County, NC
John Donahoe deeded Nicholas Newton 200 acres located on Wet Creek. Samuel Williams, Jesse Riter and Thomas Keys were witnesses.
 
Williams, Samuel (I49323)
 
91 1761, Apr 10 -- Land Grant #142, Cumberland County, NC
William Kees recieved a 200 acre Land Grant located on Wett Creek.

1763, Mar 10 -- Land Grant #0490, Cumberland County, NC
Francis Tidwell recieved a 100 acre Land Grant located on Dry Creek below his own improvement. William Keys and Luke Whitfield were chain carriers.

1764, Nov 21 -- 1755-1779 County Court Minutes, Cumberland County, NC
A road to be laid off from Bear Creek to Shuffill's path to join Spinx's road. John Williamson appointed overseer, jury as follows: John Williamson, John Gardner, Enox Spinx, Leoanrd Hart, John Shuffill , Wm. Garner, Abel Lee, Jno. Huntsucker, Wm. Kee, Jno. Kigell, Jas. Johnston and Mic. Heart.

1767 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
William Keys listed 1 White Poll

1774, Jan 26 -- Land Grant #1708, Cumberland County, NC
John Key received a 200 acre Land Grant located East of Wet Creek adjoining William Key and Hugh Waddle. Thomas Moore and Joseph Williams were chain carriers.

1778 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
William Keys listed $300 of taxable property in Captain John Cox's District

1779 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
William Kees listed $1600 of taxable property in Captain John Cox's District

1780 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
William Kees listed $820 of taxable property (horses, cattle and money) including 200 acres valued at $450 in Captain Cox's District  
Key, William (I38150)
 
92 1761, Aug 10 -- Deed Book 1 Page 470, Cumberland County, NC
Jacob and Mary Barnes (of Orange County) deeded Jacob Rogers 110 acres on Deep River adjoining John Phillips. Part of 210 acre patent to James McCallum then sold by administrator Wm. Pugh to Jacob Barns. Robert Smith and Richard Mauldin were witnesses.

1767, Aug 10 -- Deed Book 3 Page 138, Cumberland County, NC
Howel Brewer (of Orange County) deeded John May 200 acres located northwest of Deep River above the mouth of Tices Creek. Patent to Brewer 1754. Jacob Rogers and Thomas [xxx] were witnesses.

1770, Sep 23 -- Will, Cumberland County, NC
Will of John Hancock, Dec'd. Heirs: wife Susanna [plantation where I now live], son John Hancock [100 acres of the 150 that he now lives on], sons Robert, Clement and William Hancock [equal share of land of their mother's at her death]. Executors: Cornelius Tison and Conner Dowd. Witnesses: Jacob Roggars, Willis Akinson, Benjamin Owens and John Carrell. Proven Jul 1772.

1772, Oct -- Estate, Cumberland County, NC
Inventory of the estate of John Hancock Dec'd. by Administrator Conner Dowd. Notes held on the following: Moses Bland, John Hunnicutt Senr., John Hunnicutt Jun., James Russell, Jacob Rogers, Joshua Hancock, Willm. Hancock and Rich. Lyon & Co.

1774, Jan 10 -- Land Grant #1618 and #1807, Cumberland County, NC
Frederick Gregg received 100 acres located north of Deep River adjoining John/Jacob Rogers and Randolph Cheek and including John Phillips Junr.'s improvement. John Phillips and Robert Cheek were chain carriers.

1774, Jun 19 -- Will, Cumberland County, NC
Will of Jacob Rogers Dec'd. Heirs: wife Ruth, daughter Elizabeth Hancock, daughter Sarah Rogers, daughter Mary Ann Rogers, sons John and Enoch Rogers. Executors: wife Ruth and James Muse. Witnesses: William Manes, Charles Shearin and William Hancock. Proven Oct 26, 1774.

1775, Jan 25 -- 1771-1776 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
Inventory of the estate of Jacob Rogers Dec'd. returned by executors James Muse and Ruth Rogers. 
Rogers, Jacob (I39763)
 
93 1761, Feb 5 -- Land Grant #616, Orange County, NC
Capt. John Gardner received 500 acres located on Richland Creek and Deep River. John Lawence and John Needham were chain carriers.

1764, Aug 7 -- 1762 - 1766 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Orange County, NC Page 223
Ordered that twelve of the following persons meet and lay out a road from Rowan [current Davidson County/Randolph County] line opposite Fraziers Road to the best and nearest road leading to Cross Creek: Windsor Pierce, Jeffrey Beck, Christopher Monday, John Needham, John Williamson, James Pittman, James Graves, Ralph Hinwelt, Charles Strange, Solomon Morgain, John Purslay, Peter Funcanon, William Searcey, Henry Smith, Adam Andrews, John Garner, John Lawrence and Jno. Rodes

1767, Nov 18 -- Deed Book 3 Page 149, Cumberland County, NC
Michael Hart and wife Barbara deeded John Needham (of Orange County) 200 acres located on Earl of Granville line crossing Bear Creek. Robert Cochran and James Lathrum were witnesses.

1771, Apr 3 -- Deed Book 4 Page 305, Cumberland County, NC
John Needham and wife Susannah deeded Henry Gaster 200 acres on north Fork of Bear Creek and Granville line. Owen Carpenter and John Shiffield were witnesses.

1772, Mar 20 -- Will, Guilford County, NC
Will of Enoch Spinks, Dec'd. Heirs: wife Amy [negro man Sampson], daughters Martha [lot of land including the storehouse that Southerland is posessed with] and Sarah, sons John [150 acres on Deep River and negro man Adam], Enoch [land on Fork Creek], Lewis [land and plantation I now live on], Rowley and Garrett. Executors: John Larrance, John Needham and Amy Spinks. Witnesses: John Lawrence, William Comb Jr. and Windsor Pearce. Proven May 1772.

1773, Dec -- General Assembly Session Records
Petition to move the Guilford County, NC courthouse toward the center of the county. John Larrance was a signer.

1775, Mar 14 -- Deed Book 1, Page 352, Guilford County, NC
James Graves deeded John Needham 300 acres located on both sides of Deep River adjoining William Searcy, Thomas Graves, Joseph Carr and John Spinks. Granted to Thomas Graves 1762 and deeded to son James Graves. Ransom Southerland and John Moon were witnesses.

1776, Oct 6 -- Deed Book 1, Page 51, Randolph County, NC
John Needham deeded Joseph Carr 100 acres located on Deep River adjoining Thomas Graves. Hamon Sutherland and Jacob Sheppard were witnesses.

1779 -- Tax List, Randolph County, NC
John Needham listed 200 acres in Windsor Pierce's District

1784, Apr 5 -- Land Grant #280, Randolph County, NC
John Needham received 640 acres south of Deep River on Fork Creek including his own improvement and adjoining Cost. William Needham and William Larrence were chain carriers.

1785 -- Tax List, Randolph County, NC
John Needham listed 1 white poll, 4 black polls and 940 acres on Fork Creek in Capt. Garner's District

1786, Feb 4 -- Land Grant #453, Randolph County, NC
Jno. Needham received 50 acres on Fork Creek adjoining his own line and Thomas Cost. William Larrence and William Needham were chain carriers.

1786, Dec 26 -- Land Grant #387, Randolph County, NC
Jno. Needham received 100 acres on both sides of Fork Creek and Meadow Branch adjoining his own line, Spinks and James Lathem. Enoch Spinks and William Needham were chain carriers.

1789, Dec 11 -- Land Grant #570, Randolph County, NC
John Needham received 50 acres located on Deep River adjoining William Searcy. Luke Dempsey and James Ledlow were chain carriers.

1794, May 24 -- Deed Book 6, Page 184, Randolph County, NC
James Ledlow deeded John Needham 50 acres adjoining Ledlow. Proven by John Needham Jr. Nov 1795.

1794, May 24 -- Deed Book 6, Page 187, Randolph County, NC
James Ledlow deeded John Needham 70 acres on Deep River. Proven by John Needham Jr. Nov 1795.

1798, Jun 16 -- Will, Randolph County, NC
Will of John Needham Dec'd. Heirs: wife Susannah Needham; eldest son William Needham [100 acres where he now lives and negro James]; son John Needham [negro Charles]; son Bailey Needham [100 acres where he now lives South of Deep River at the mouth of Cedar Creek adjoining Lewis Needham and negro George]; son Lewis Needham [100 acres South of Deep River at the mouth of Cedar Creek adjoining Bailey Needham and negro Ned]; son Garner Needham [100 acres East of Deep River adjoining James Whittle and negro Peter]; son Jesse Needham 100 acres East of Deep River adjoining Garner Needham and negro Ben]; daughter Elizabeth Spinks [negro Ciller]; daughter Susanna [negro Elm]; daughter Sarah [negro Joseph]; daughter Martha [negro Abraham]; daughter Ann [negro Mary]. Executors: son William Needham and wife Susannah Needham. Witnesses: William Bland and James Bland.

1799 -- Tax List, Randolph County, NC
John Needham Sen. listed 3 black polls and 1640 acres in William Armstead's District

1800, Feb 19-Apr 25, 1805 -- Estate, Randolph County, NC
Estate of John Needham Dec'd. by administrator John Needham. Items were purchased by the following: Susanna Needham, John Needham, Baley Needham, Wm. Needham, Lewis Needham, Garner Needham, John Needham [son of John], Hardy Davis, James Lathem Jr., Peter Garner, Enoch Spinks, James Jonston, Joseph Lawley, Peter Wright, James Latham, John Garner, John Smith, Richard Cox, Robert Bird, Wm. Rains, Wm. Tucker and Charles Tyler. Notes on the following: Joseph Hicks Sr. and Joseph Hicks Jr. Petition to divde land: Enoch and Elizabeth Spinks, John and Susannah Needham, Wm. Needham, John Needham, Bailey Needham, Lewis Needham, Garner Needham, James and Sarah Johnston v. Jesse Needham, Martha Needham [later marries Wm. Tucker], Ann Needham [all under 21]. 2200 acres dived among 11 children on Fork Creek, Deep River, Cedar Creek and Crooked Creek of Deep River.

1801, Jan 22 -- Deed Book 8 Page 230, Randolph County, NC
Henry Branson, Edmond Waddle, Wm, Bowdown and Charles Moffitt, Commissioners divide the estate of John Needham Dec'd. [1] Bailey Needham 290 acres [2] John Needham and wife Susannah 370 acres [3] Enoch Spinks and wife Elizabeth 180 acres [4] James Johnston and wife Sarah 143 acres [5] Jesse Needham 144 acres [5] Lewis Needham 300 aces [6] Gardner Needham 250 acres [7] Martha Needham 175 acres [8] William Needham 232 acres [9] Anne Needham 357 acres [10] John Needham 205 acres.
 
Needham, John (I09593)
 
94 1761, Feb 5 -- Land Grant #616, Orange County, NC
Capt. John Gardner received 500 acres located on Richland Creek and Deep River. John Lawence and John Needham were chain carriers.

1764, May 17 -- Deed Book 2 Page 355, Cumberland County, NC
Enoch Spinks and wife Amy deeded John Gardner 250 acres located on Deep River including the plantation where John Gardner lives. Richd. Grove was a witness.

1764, Aug 7 -- 1762 - 1766 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Orange County, NC Page 223
Ordered that twelve of the following persons meet and lay out a road from Rowan [current Davidson County/Randolph County] line opposite Fraziers Road to the best and nearest road leading to Cross Creek: Windsor Pierce, Jeffrey Beck, Christopher Monday, John Needham, John Williamson, James Pittman, James Graves, Ralph Hinwelt, Charles Strange, Solomon Morgain, John Purslay, Peter Funcanon, William Searcey, Henry Smith, Adam Andrews, John Garner, John Lawrence and Jno. Rodes

1764, Nov 21 -- 1759-1765 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
A road to be laid off from Bear Creek to Shuffill's path to join Spinx's road. John Williamson appointed overseer of the jury as follows: John Williamson, John Gardner, Enox Spinx, Leonard Hart, John Shuffill, Wm. Garner, Abel Lee, Jno. Huntsucker, Wm. Kee, Jno. Kigell, Jas. Johnston and Mic. Heart.

1767 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Garner listed 2 white polls and 2 black polls

1767, Jun 27 -- Deed Book 3 Page 124, Cumberland County, NC
William Morgan and wife Mary deeded Solomon Morgan 150 acres located on Deep River. Owen Carpenter and John Garner were witnesses.

1767, Jun 27 -- Deed Book 3 Page 124, Cumberland County, NC
William Morgan and wife Mary deeded John Garner 50 acres located on Deep River. Owen Carpenter and Solomon Morgan were witnesses.

1770 -- Deed Book 4 Page 386-387, Cumberland County, NC
Abel Lee and wife Ann deeded David Stroud two tracts [1] 300 acres located on both sides of Deep River above the mouth of Bear Creek [2] tract on both sides of Deep River and the upper end of Barton's Island adjoining John Garner. John Garner and James Collins were witnesses.

1771, Feb 11 -- Deed Book 4 Page 307, Cumberland County, NC
Abel Lee deeded John Garner and John May 50 acres located on both sides of Deep River including upper end of Barton's Island. William Garner and Owen Carpenter were witnesses.

1772, Feb 26 -- Deed Book 5 Page 174, Cumberland County, NC
John May deeded John Garner his share of the land and mill purchased from Abel Lee. James Garner and Mariah Garner were witnesses.

1772, Aug 7 -- Deed Book 6 Page 379, Cumberland County, NC
John May and wife Elisabeth deeded David Stroud 150 acres located south of Fall Creek. John Garner and Windsor Pearce were witnesses.

1773, Jun 10 -- Deed Book 6 Page 218, Cumberland County, NC
David Strowd deeded Thomas Tucker (of Chatham County) 300 acres located on both sides of Deep River at the upper end of Barton's Island and adjoining John Garner. Patent to James Barton 1758 and sold to Garner and May. Jacob Hardeson and Mary Hill were witnesses

1774, Jan 11 -- Land Grant #1698, Cumberland County, NC
John Gardner received 100 acres located on Grassy Creek adjoining Enoch Spinks, Owen Carpenter and his own line. Owen Carpenter and David Stroud were chain carriers.

1777 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Gardner listed $100

1778 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Garner listed $4000 of taxable property in Captain John Cox's District

1779 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Garner listed $16000 of taxable property in Captain John Cox's District

1780 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Gardner listed $14948 of taxable property (horses, cattle and money) including 580 acres valued at $3600 and 20 slaves in Captain Cox's District

1783 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Garner listed $210 in Captain John Cox's District

1786, Dec 23 -- Deed Book 3, Page 111, Randolph County, NC
William Searcy deeded John Garner 30 acres located on Deep River and Fork Creek adjoining Nicholas Nall and the county line. John Pearce and James Husey were witnesses.

1788, May 20 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 192
Ordered that Tignar Wade be bound to John Gardner for eight years he being now about thirteen years to learn the art of a planter.

1788, May 20 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 191
[Deed] Edw. Moore to John Gardner acknowledged

1789, Jun 11 -- Deed Book 4 Page 63, Randolph County, NC
John Garner (of Moore County) deeded John Fushee Garner 250 acres located on Richland Creek and Deep River. Winsor Pearce was a witness.

1789, Jun 13 -- Deed Book 4, Page 53, Randolph County, NC
John Garner (of Moore County) deeded James Garner 250 acres located on Richland Creek. John Tucker Garner and Winsor Pearce were witnesses.

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 157
John Garner
(16+) 1M
(0-16) 1M
2F
13 Slaves

1792, Oct 1 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#493 John Garner entered 100 acres adjoining Christopher Yew, the [Randolph] county line and his own line.

1793, Aug 21 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 408
Ordered that a road be laid from John Garner's to Nall's Mill and work the following hands: John Garner, Alexander Kennedy, George Carriner, Christopher Yew, Owen Carpenter, Edward Moore, William Cook, Ambrose Brewer, Benjamin Cooper, Ambrose Mainus, Hardy Davis, Samuel Perry, Bryan Boroughs, Benjamin Elkins, Kial Johnston and Samuel Martindale.

1793, Aug 21 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 414
Ordered that the following hands work on the road from the County line near John Garner to the Black Ponds: John Sheffield Jur., Lewis Sowell, Joseph Allen, William Smith Jur., William Newton, John Hair, Thomas Keys, Wm. Williamson, Danl. Mainus, David Kennedy, Wm. Morgan Jur., Wm. Morgan (Capt), Geo. Cagle (son of John) and William Mainus.

1793, Oct 3 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#655 John Garner entered 100 acres near the county line adjoining his own line, George Carriner, Yew and Carpenter.

1793, Dec-Jan 1794 -- General Assembly Session Records, Box 3
John Garner signed a petition to form Alfordstown as County Seat for Moore County, NC. [Editor's Note: the petition failed. In 1796 the NC General Assembly established Carthage as the county seat. In 1806, it was changed to Faginsville to honor Richardson Fagin. The name was changed back to Carthage in 1814]

1794, Jun 6 -- Criminal Actions, Randolph County, NC, 1794-B
Capias issued against James Bowdon on a charge that he stole a quantity of apples and pears and leather from Joseph Hicks. John Garner, Winsor Pearce and Edmond Waddel were witnesses for plaintiff. Joseph Carr and Charles Gray for defendant.

1795, Mar 15 -- Land Grant #958, Moore County, NC
John Garner received 200 acres adjoining Enoch Spinks, Leonard Hart, Owen Carpenter, his own line, George Carringer and Yow. Signal Wade and Bradley Garner were chain carriers.

1795, May 19 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 514
Ordered that Hardy Davis have the following hands to work on the road from his house to Nicholas Nalls Esquire: Nicholas Nalls hands, Robert Bird, Peter Cagle, Henry Cagle, William Cagle, Christian Cagle, Leonard Cagle, Andrew White, Thomas Smitherman, Charles Holden, Adam Comer, Averet Sheffield and John Garner.

1800 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 59
John Garner
(45+) 1M 1F
(10-16) 1F
13 Slaves

1802, Nov 20 -- Deed Book 8 Page 546, Randolph County, NC
John Garner (of Moore County) deeded Bradley Garner (of Moore County) 30 acres located on the [Moore] County line and Deep River near the mouth of Fork Creek. Proven by D. Kenedy Feb 1806.

 
Garner, John (I06000)
 
95 1761, Jul 11 -- Deed Book 1 Page 138, Cumberland County, NC
Michael Dickinson deeded John Pate 100 acres on Lower Little River including plantation where John Pate lives. Patent by Charles Heard 6 Mar 1759. James Ainsworth and John Overton were witnesses.
 
Dickerson, Michael (I39616)
 
96 1761, Jun 6 -- Cane Creek [Quaker] Meeting Records (1756) Vol. 1 Page 24, Alamance County, NC
Powel Benbow produced an affidavit and was admitted.

1762, Feb 25 -- Cane Creek [Quaker] Meeting Records (1756) Vol. 1 Page 17, Alamance County, NC
Jonathan Barns of Cumberland County and Sarah Steell of Cumberland County were married at the Deep River. Cornelius Tison, Thos. Branson, Gidean Gilbert, Powell Benbow, Mary Hall, Elizabeth Chason, Easther Smith, John Jones, James Barns, Jacob Barns, Elesebeth Barns, James Russell, Elisha Hunter, Margret Hunter and Mary Russell were present and served as witnesses.

1762, Nov 25 -- Cane Creek [Quaker] Meeting Records (1756) Vol. 1 Page 20, Alamance County, NC
Joseph Gilbert, son of Gidean and Mary Gilbert, of Cumberland County and Sebarah Tison, daughter of Cornelius and Gean Tison, of Cumberland County were married at the Deep River in Cumberland County. George Hendry, Powell Benbow, Abigail Pike, Sarah Barns, Rachell Mainer, Joell Sanders, Cornelius Tison, Gidean Gilbert, Jean Tison, James Barnes and Jacob Barns were present and served as witnesses.

1765, Feb 7 -- Deed Book 2 Page 612, Cumberland County, NC
George Blair and John Johnston (of Edenton) deeded Cornelius Tison 383 acres located on Deep River and [Chatham] County line being part of the Governor Gabriel Johnston four grants bequeathed to Samuel Johnston and John Johnston who sold his share to George Blair. James Barns, Isaac Barns and Powell Benbow were witnesses.

1765, Feb 9 -- Deed Book 2 Page 504, Cumberland County, NC
George Blair and John Johnston (of Edenton) deeded Powell Benbow 450 acres located Deep River and the [Chatham] County line adjoining Cornelius Tyson, William Hall being part of the Governor Gabriel Johnston four grants bequeathed to Samuel Johnston and John Johnston who sold his share to George Blair. Cornelius Tison and Conner Dowd were witnesses.

1766, Jul 10 -- Deed Book 3 Page 61, Cumberland County, NC
Powell Benbow deeded Conner Dowd 250 acres being part of the Governor Gabriel Johnston four grants bequeathed to Samuel Johnston and John Johnston who sold his share to George Blair who sold to Powell Benbow. Richard Lyon and William Tompson were witnesses.

1767 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Powell Benbow listed 1 white poll

1770, Feb 22 -- Cane Creek [Quaker] Meeting Marriages Vol. 1. Page 45, Alamance County, NC
Cornelius Tison, son of Cornelius and Jean Tyson, of Cumberland County and Arcada Benbow, daughter of Powel and Elizabeth Benbow of Cumberland County were married at the Barnes Meeting House on Deep River in Cumberland County. James Barns, Thomas Tison, Jacob Barns, Cornelius Tison, Jean Tison, Powel Benbow, Elizabeth Benbow, Elizabeth Cheston, Richard Tison, Benjamin Tison and Sabra Gilbert were present and served as witnesses.

1771, Nov 10 -- Deed Book 6 Page 213, Cumberland County, NC
Powel Benbow deeded Joseph Gilbert 15 acres located on Haw [Deep] River adjoining Conner Dowd. Cornealus Tison and Benjamin Doutey were witnesses.

1772, Feb 26 -- Land Grant #1109, Cumberland County, NC
Powell Benbo received 100 acres located north of Deep River adjoining Johnston and Elisha Hunter. Powell Benbo and Jacob Barnes were chain carriers.

1772, Oct 15 -- Deed Book 6 Page 216, Cumberland County, NC
John Johnston (of Bertie County), Josiah Granbery and Samuel Johnston, executors of will of George Blair Dec'd. (of Chowan County) deeded Joseph Gilbert 100 acres located on Haw [Deep] River adjoining Conner Dowd and Powel Benbow. Ja. Milner and Jos. Jno. Alston were witnesses.

1772, Oct 15 -- Deed Book 6 Page 246, Cumberland County, NC
John Johnston (of Bertie County), Josiah Granbery and Samuel Johnston, executors of will of George Blair Dec'd. (of Chowan County) deeded Phillip Alston 4000 acres in two tracts [1] located north of Deep River adjoining Elisha Hunter, James Barns, Jacob Barns, Powell Benbow, Gilbert and Michael Russel [2] located south of Deep River at mouth of Governors Creek and Sanders Branch adjoining James Russell and Cornelius Tyson. Ja. Milner and Jos. Jno. Alston were witnesses.

1772, Nov 4 -- Deed Book 6 Page 214, Cumberland County, NC
Powel Benbow deeded Cornelius Tison 185 acres adjoining Joseph Gilbert and Conner Dowd. Phillip Alston and John Wilkins were witnesses. 
Benbow, Powell (I49325)
 
97 1761, Jun 6 -- Land Grant #166 and 324, Cumberland County, NC
Leonard Hard [Hart] received 200 acres located on Grassy Creek.

1762, Sep 2 -- Land Grant #450 & #630, Cumberland County, NC
Jacob Kerringer received 200 acres located west of Deep River adjoining William Morgan and Leonard Haird.

1762, Sep 23 -- Land Grant #626, Cumberland County, NC
George Keringer received 300 acres located on Grassy Creek adjoining Leonard Haird.

1764, Jul 8 -- Land Grant #545, Cumberland County, NC
Leonard Herde [Hart] received 200 acres located on Grassy Creek adjoining Jacob Keringer and his own line.

1764, Nov 21 -- 1759-1765 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
A road to be laid off from Bear Creek to Shuffill?s path to join Spinx's road. John Williamson appointed overseer of the jury as follows: John Williamson, John Gardner, Enox Spinx, Leonard Hart, John Shuffill, Wm. Garner, Abel Lee, Jno. Huntsucker, Wm. Kee, Jno. Kigell, Jas. Johnston and Mic. Heart.

1766, Apr 16 -- Land Grant #1490, Cumberland County, NC
John Williamson received 100 acres located on Grassy Creek adjoining his own line. Leonard Hart and Wm. Williamson were chain carriers.

1767 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Leonard Harte listed 2 white polls

1770, Jul 6 -- Land Grant #1017, Cumberland County, NC
Abraham Hunsucker received 200 acres located north of Grassy Creek adjoining George Carringer. Leonard Heart and George Carringer were chain carriers. [Editor's Note: Abraham and Katharine Hunsucker deeded to George Carringer 1775]

1774, Jan 12 -- Land Grant #1552 and #1741, Cumberland County, NC
Leonard Heart received 100 acres located on the drains of Grassy Creek adjoining John Williamson and Richard Bird. William Williamson and William Reed were chain carriers.

1785, Aug 18 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 56
Deed from Lenard Hart and wife to Christopher Yow was proven by Geo. Garrenor [Carrigner]. 
Hart, Leonard (I49287)
 
98 1761, Jun 6/1763, Apr 22 -- Land Grant #201 and #359, Cumberland County, NC
John Haire received 200 acres located on Wolf Creek.

1763, Jan 1 -- Land Grant #1625, #1814 & #0145, Cumberland County, NC
Peter Toncannon [Voncannon] received 100 acres located on Wolf Creek 2 miles above the mouth adjoining Hare. Jacob Hartley and Martin Off [Ott] were chain carriers.

 
Hare, John (I35967)
 
99 1761, Mar 8 -- Land Grant #153, Orange County, NC
Enoch Spinks received 225 acres located on Fork Creek of Deep River. Jno. Lawrence and Jas. Latham were chain carriers.

1764, Aug 7 -- 1762 - 1766 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Orange County, NC Page 223
Ordered that twelve of the following persons meet and lay out a road from Rowan [current Davidson County/Randolph County] line opposite Fraziers Road to the best and nearest road leading to Cross Creek: Windsor Pierce, Jeffrey Beck, Christopher Monday, John Needham, John Williamson, James Pittman, James Graves, Ralph Hinwelt, Charles Strange, Solomon Morgain, John Purslay, Peter Funcanon, William Searcey, Henry Smith, Adam Andrews, John Garner, John Lawrence and Jno. Rodes.

1772, Mar 20 -- Will, Guilford County, NC
Will of Enoch Spinks, Dec'd. Heirs: wife Amy [negro man Sampson], daughters Martha [lot of land including the storehouse that Southerland is posessed with] and Sarah, sons John [150 acres on Deep River and negro man Adam], Enoch [land on Fork Creek], Lewis [land and plantation I now live on], Rowley and Garrett. Executors: John Larrance, John Needham and Amy Spinks. Witnesses: John Lawrence, William Comb Jr. and Windsor Pearce. Proven May 1772.

1773, Dec -- General Assembly Session Records
Petition to move the Guilford County, NC courthouse toward the center of the county. John Larrance was a signer.

1775, Feb 14 -- Deed Book 1, Page 336, Guilford County, NC
Windsor Pearce and wife Mary deeded Ransom Southerland 100 acres located south of Deep River adjoining Pearces Creek and Read's Island. Granted to William Searcy 1761 and deeded to Mary Pearce. John Lawrence and Jacob Shepherd were witnesses.

1785 -- Tax List, Randolph County, NC
John Lowrance listed 1 white poll, 2 black polls and 300 acres in Capt. Garner's District

1799 -- Tax List, Randolph County, NC
John Larrance listed 5 black slaves and 1224 acres in William Armstead's District 
Lawrence, John (I21349)
 
100 1761, Nov 6 -- Deed Book 2 Page 144, Cumberland County, NC
Joel McClendon deeded William Smith 100 acres located west of Deep River, a place called the Golden Grove. Thos. Collins and Niclus Nuton were witnesses.

1763, Mar 8 -- Land Grant #492 and #673, Cumberland County, NC
Nicholas Newton received 100 acres located west of Dry Creek adjoining James Cheney. David Baldwin and William Smith were chain carriers.

1764, Nov 9 -- Land Grant #491 and #672, Cumberland County, NC
William Smith received 50 acres located east of Dry Creek. David Baldwin and Nicholas Newton were chain carriers.

1764, Nov 21 -- 1759-1765 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
A road to be laid off from Sandhill Smith's and the following hands were ordered to work: John Kigel, Wm. Smith Sr., Jno. Goleman, Jno. Smith, Nicholas Smith, Nicholas Nuton, Jacob McClendol, Joel McClendol, Thomas Ward, Jetson Ward, John Weare and Wm. Gillit [Killett].

1767 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Nicholas Nuton listed 1 white poll

1769, May 25 -- Deed Book 3 Page 381, Cumberland County, NC
John Donahoe deeded Nicholas Newton 200 acres located on Wet Creek. Samuel Williams, Jesse Riter and Thomas Keys were witnesses.

1772, Apr 30 -- 1771-1776 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
Edward Cox appointed overseer of the road that leads from Thomas Donahoe's to Sandhill Smith's and have the following hands to work: Jacob McLendall, Thos. Moore, Wm. Barrett, Wm. Smith Sr., John Kees, Archibd. Gibson, Nick Newton, Richd. Dunn, Robt. Grahams, Jas. Grahams, Francis Tedwell, John Cocks, Andrew Ingram, Willm. Ingram, Joel McLendall, Thos. Kees, Jas. Gibson and Robt. Cocks.

1773, Apr 19 -- Deed Book 6 Page 221, Cumberland County, NC
Nicholas Nuton and Melonay Nuton deeded Bartholomew Dunn 200 acres located on Wet Creek. Patent to John Doneho 1765. Joseph Williams and Thomas Green were witnesses.

1773, May 24 -- Land Grant #1218, Cumberland County, NC
Jesse Rutter received 200 acres located on Wet Creek adjoining Jas. Chaney and Nicholas Newton [Editor's Note: deeded to Nathan Smith 1774 --> Anson Melton 1786]

1773, Oct 8 -- Land Grant #1686, Cumberland County, NC
Nicholas Newton received 148 acres located east of Wet Creek adjoining Chaney, Jno. Shepherd and including John McPherson's improvement and John Smith's improvement. Richard Dunn Junr. and Nicholas Newton were chain carriers. [Editor's Note: deeded to George Hunsucker]

1774, Jul 8 -- Deed Book 6 Page 279, Cumberland County, NC
Jesse Ritter deeded Nathan Smith 200 acres located on Wet Creek adjoining James Chainey and Nicholas Newton. Thos. Branford and William Manes were witnesses.

1774, Jul 26 -- 1771-1776 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
Deed from Nichelus Newton and wife to Bartholomew Dunn proven by Thomas Green

1777 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Nicholas Newton listed $546 of taxable property in Captain John Cox's District

1777, Nov 1 -- 1777-1778 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
The following were appointed in Capt. John Cox's District: [Assessors] John Cox, Nichelas Newton and John Williamson [Justice] Wm. Seale Esq. [Constable] William Manus.

1778, Jul 29 -- 1777-1778 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
Nicholas Newton listed as being summoned for Jury Duty and failing to report

1778, Oct 31 -- 1777-1778 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
Nicholas Newton listed as being fined failing to report for Jury Duty at last session

1779 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Nicolas Newton listed $2010 of taxable property in Captain John Cox's District

1779, Apr 29 -- 1779-1782 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
Nicholas Newton, John Cox and John Williams[on], assessors in Capt. Cox's district be allowed $5 each.

1780 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Niclos Newton listed $2066 of taxable property (horses, cattle and money) including 248 acres valued at $900 and 1 slave in Captain Cox's District

1783 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
N. Newton listed $190 in Captain John Cox's District

1784, Apr 27 -- Deed Book 7 Page 178, Cumberland County, NC
John Walsh deeded Nicholas Newton 200 acres located on Wet Creek where James Cheny lived on Lawyers Path. Jesse Muse and Samuel Dunn were witnesses.

1784, Apr 30 -- 1784-1787 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Cumberland County, NC
A Deed from John Walsh to Nichs. Newton was proved by Jesse Muse

1784, Sep 10 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#12 Nicholas Newton entered 100 acres on Wet Creek adjoining Richard Dunn and his own line.

1784, Sep 10 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#13 Nicholas Newton entered 50 acres on Wet Creek adjoining his own line.

1784, Dec 20 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#34 Nicholas Newton entered 100 acres on Horses Creek on the Grove path from his house.

1785, Mar 3 -- Land Grant #72, Moore County, NC
Nicholas Newton received 50 acres located on Dry Creek adjoining his own line. Samuel Barrett and William Newton were chain carriers.

1785, May 17 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 36
Ordered that Nicholas Newton be appointed overseer of the road from Tillis' old mill leading into the new road from Richardson Feagan.

1785, Nov 30 -- Land Grant #128, Moore County, NC
Neil Matheson received 100 acres located on Dry Creek adjoining Nicholas Newton and Donald McSwine. Isaac Dunn and Richd. Dunn were chain carriers.

1786, Mar 3 -- Land Grant #35, Moore County, NC
Nicholas Newton received 50 acres adjoining his own line and Matheson. Samuel Barret and William Newton were chain carriers.

1786, Mar 3 -- Land Grant #44, Moore County, NC
Nicholas Newton received 100 acres located on Horse Creek on the Grove path from his own home. Samuel Barret and Wm. Newton were chain carriers.

1787 -- Marriage Licenses, Moore County, NC Will Book A Page 382
Nathl. Melton and Fereby Barrett were granted a marriage license. Nicholas Newton was the surety.

1787, Jul 31 -- Land Grant #240, Moore County, NC
Nicholas Newton received 50 acres located on Sings Creek adjoining his own line and Morison. Lewis Sowell and Allen Morison were chain carriers.

1788, Mar 10 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#129 Nicholas Newton entered 50 acres east of Wet Creek adjoining John Smith.

1789, Dec 13 -- Land Grant #300, Moore County, NC
Nicholas Newton received 50 acres located on Wet Creek adjoining his own line and Richard Dunn. Wm. Dunn and Thos. Kelly were chain carriers.

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 162
Nicholas Newton
(16+) 2M
(0-16) 1M
7F
1 Slave

1790, Jan 7 -- Land Grant #312, Moore County, NC
Nicholas Newton received 50 acres located east of Sings Creek adjoining Jesse Brown, his own line and McLeod. William Newton and Ezekiah Dunn were chain carriers.

1790, Jan 7 -- Land Grant #314, Moore County, NC
Nicholas Newton received 50 acres located east of Wet Creek adjoining his own line and John Smith. William Dunn and Ezekiah Dunn were chain carriers.

1790, Feb 16 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 257
Ordered that Robert Pattison be appointed overseer in place of Nich. Newton and have the following hands to work: Wm. Dunn, Bar. Dunn, Nathl. Melton, Norman Matheson, Murdock McLeod, Hector McLean, Thos. Kee, Moses Kee, Wm. Kee, Alex Morrison, Jno. McAulay, Wm. Newton, Mur. McAulay, Ezk. Dun, Hector McLean, Thomas Graham and John Bethune.

1790, May 17 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 267
The following hands were ordered to work on the road from the Montgomery County Line by the Ford at Cabbin Creek to the Forks below the White Ponds: Isaac Dunn, Richd. Dunn Jr., Rd. Dunn Sr., Ezekiah Dunn, Jesse Brown, Murk McAulay, Robert Pattison, Robert Cox, Nichl. Newton, Ansel Melton, Anguish McAulay, Donald McLeod, Norman McLeod, Joseph Allen, Wm. Morgan and Jacob Harvick.

1791, Feb 22 -- Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 300
A Deed from Lewis Sowell to Nichlas Newton was proven by Bartholomew Dunn

1792, Feb -- Index to Trial Docket, Moore County, NC
Nicholas Newton v. John Cox

1792, May 23 -- Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 356
A Deed from Nicholas Newton to Richard Dunn was proven by Neil McLeod

1793, Dec-Jan 1794 -- General Assembly Session Records, Box 3
Niclas Newton signed a petition to form Alfordstown as County Seat for Moore County, NC. [Editor's Note: the petition failed. In 1796 the NC General Assembly established Carthage as the county seat. In 1806, it was changed to Faginsville to honor Richardson Fagin. The name was changed back to Carthage in 1814]

1795, Nov 24 -- Will Book A, Moore County, NC Page 186-187
Will of Nicholas Newton, Dec'd. Heirs: wife Meloney Newton [298 acres between Wet Creek and Dry Creek including the plantation where I now live, 200 acres on Sings Creek, 100 acres on Horse Creek, 50 acres on Wet Creek and negro wench Mary], son John Tucker Newton [home tract above after his mother's death], daughter Mary Sowel, daughter Meloney Dun, daughter Febey Melton, son William Newton, son Nicholas Smith Newton, daughter Hannah Carpenter, daughter Delaney Gibson, daughter Charity Newton, daughter Sarah Newton, daughter Elizabeth Newton. Executor: Meloney Newton. Witnesses: Jesse Ritter, John McAulay and Jesse Brown. Proven Feb 1796.

 
Newton, Nicholas (I10020)
 

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