Wake County, NC - Abstracts of Wills, Inventories and Settlements of Estates 1771-1802, BOOK B - From Microfilm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wake County, NC - Abstracts of Wills, Inventories and Settlements of Estates Book "B" EARP, Edward INVENTORY R. Dec 26, 1784 p. 39 8 Negroes (not named); livestock; household goods; farm tools. Susannah (X) EARP Admr: Susannah EARP NUTT, Robert WILL R. April 11, 1785 p. 40 In the names of God, Amen, I, give to, Robert BROWN, husband of my daughter, Rebecca BROWN: 5 schillings, to John SIMMONS, husband of daughter, Margaret SIMMONS: 5 schillings. To Aaron SUGG: 5 schillings. To my sons, John and William NUTT; pay debts. son, John NUTT: Negroes, SARAH, GOLIAH. son, William NUTT; Negroes, TOBY, POMPY. sons, divide rest of estate. Feb 27, 1785 Robert (x) NUTT Exc: Sons, John and William NUTT Witt: Christopher CURTIS, (Jurat), John HUTCHINGS, JR. and John ABERNETHIE (Jurat) THOMAS, John Giles WILL R. April 11, 1785 pg. 41 In the names of God, Amen, I, give to my oldest son, Giles THOMAS: Negro BRISCO. To my daughter, Gasky RUNNELLS: lend for her lifetime, Negro ISBEL and her increase, then go to her second son, Mark RUNNELS. To my son, John Giles THOMAS: Negro JACK. To my daughter, Patience ROCHELL: lend for her lifetime, Negro LIZEY, then LIZEY to go to estate of Patience ROCHELL. To my daughter, Alley THOMAS, Negro BOB. To my daughter, Charlotte THOMAS: Negro DINAH. To my son, Charles Allen THOMAS: Negro HALF JOE. To my youngest daughter, Betsy THOMAS: her choice of the Negro children that wenches is now pregnant with, if they should be born alive or either of them come to perfection. To my daughter, Christian JONES: English shilling. To my daughter, Havins Clarey ABERNETHIE: bed. To my wife, Frances THOMAS: lend plantation whereon I now live; livestock; tools; furniture; 7 Negroes, DUCK, PETER, SAUL, ANTHONY, RANGER, SILVER, SARAH. Land to become property of son, Charles Allen THOMAS. 7 Negroes and increase, except as before excepted, to be equally divided among three youngest children. Jan 30, 1785. Exc: Wife, Frances THOMAS, son, John Giles THOMAS, friend, Stephen GILMORE Witnesses and Jurats: Charles ARMSTRONG, John BYROM, John GILMORE MCCOLLISTER, Garland WILL R. April 11, 1785 Pg. 43 In the name of God, Amen, I, give to my wife, Salley MCCOLLISTER: Negroes, JOSEPH, and RACHEL, and their increase to go to my unborn child or children if twins. The money from sale of wagon to be divided as follows: to my brother, John MCCOLLISTER: 5L Virginia currency, to my brother, William MCCOLLISTER: 5L Virginia currency, to my brother, Alexander MCCOLLISTER: 5L Virginia currency, to my sister, Ann THOMASSON: 10L Virginia currency, to my sister, Mary ALLEN: 5L Virginia currency. Oct 11, 1784 Exc: Father-in-law, Richard BANKS of Wake County, and brother-in-law, Thomas THOMASSON of Granville County. Witt: John HOOKER, Micajah FERRELL, (Jurat), Daniel BURFORD STRICKLAND, Lot WILL R. April 11, 1785 Pg. 45 In the name of God, Amen, I, give to my brother, Brazel STRICKLAND: 5L specie. I give to my brother, Matthew STRICKLAND: 10L specie. I give to my mother, Christianna STRICKLAND: residue of estate. Dec 31, 1784. Lot (X) STRICKLAND Esc: Obediah STRICKLAND, Benjamin UPCHURCH Witt: Abil (x) STRICKLAND (Jurat), Joseph STRICKLAND (Jurat) NUTT, Robert INVENTORY R. April 11, 1785 Pg. 46 4 Negroes (not named); livestock, bound of Philip JONES; furniture; tools; misc. food. March 2, 1785. Exc: John NUTT, William NUTT POPE, Barnary INVENTORY R. April 11, 1785 Pg. 47 Livestock; household goods; tools. Admr: Patty (x) POPE HILLSMAN, James INVENTORY R. April 11, 1785 Pg. 48 Furniture; tools; farm implements; livestock. Feb 22, 1785, Admr: Thomas H. HALL BAINS, Thomas ACCT CURRENT R. April 11, 1785 Pg. 49 Paid to: Charles BROMFIELD. Admr: Burwell BAINS Subscribers: Nathaniel JONES, Theops. HUNTER, and John WHITAKER TURNER, Simon ACCT CURRENT R. April 11, 1785 Pg. 50 Orphans of Simon TURNER: David TURNER, William TURNER, Jonathan TURNER, Matilda TURNER, Edith TURNER, and Elizabeth TURNER. Guardian: Anne TURNER LEE, Drury Ludwell APPRENTICESHIP R. April 11, 1785 Pg. 51 Drury Ludwell LEE is bound to Matthew PATTON, to learn occupation of planter, until he reaches the age of 21, now being about 11 yrs old. March 7, 1785. Wit: Henry LANE. WEAVER, Edey APPRENTICESHIP R. April 11, 1785 Pg. 52 Ebey WEAVER is bound to John ALSTON, to learn occupation of planter, (marked out), until she reaches the age of 18, now being about 16 yrs of age on July 16, 1784. March 7, 1785. Wit: J. RICE WEAVER, Zadock APPRENTICESHIP R. April 11, 1785 Pg. 53 Zadock WEAVER is bound to John ALSTON, to learn occupation of planter until he is age 21, now being about 14 yrs of age. March 7, 1785. Wit: J. RICE. WEAVER, Alexander APPRENTICESHIP R. April 11, 1785 Pg. 54 Alexander WEAVER is bound to John ALSTON, to learn occupation of planter until he is age 21, now being 12 yrs of age. March 7, 1785 Witt: J. RICE EARP, Emmanuel INVENTORY R. July 19, 1785 Pg. 55 73 acres; livestock; June 6, 1785. Admr: Sarah (x) EARP SAWYER, Joseph INVENTORY R. July 19, 1785 Pg. 56 Tack; Tools; Clothing. Admr: Dems. SPEIRS BELL, Thomas ACCOUNT CURRENT R. July 19, 1785 Pg. 57 Paid: John RICE, John and William RUSSELL, George TASSIE, former Administrator. Admr: Bromfield RIDLEY RENCH, John, Sr. INVENTORY R. July 19, 1785 Pg. 57 Livestock; leather pieces. Exc: Etheldred JONES TIPPER, James INVENTORY R. July 19, 1785 Pg. 58 Clothing. Admr: William POOL THOMAS, John Giles INVENTORY R. July 19, 1785 Pg. 58 Negroes: DICK, PETER, SAUL, ANTHONY, JACK, BRISCO, HALF JOE, BOB, SARAH, RANGER, SILVER, LIZIE, ISBEL, DINAH; livestock; farm tools; furniture; tack. March 7, 1785. Exc: Frances THOMAS, Stephen GILMORE, and Giles THOMAS POPE, Barnaby ESTATE SALE R. July 19, 1785 Pg. 61 Buyers: Patty POPE, John JENT, William POPE, William HARWELL, Lewis JONES, Landman SHORT, and Augustus B. TURNER Sheriff: Nathaniel JONES. JOINER, Moses ESTATE SALE R. July 19, 1785 Pg. 62 Buyers: Chiles MCGEE, one Negro woman; Patience JOINER, Joseph LANE, JR., Nathaniel JONES, William WALTON. April 29, 1785. Sheriff: Nathaniel JONES. HILLSMAN, James ESTATE SALE R. July 19, 1785 Pg. 62 Buyers: Nathaniel JONES, Charity HILLSMAN, William ELEY, Benjamin PULLUM, Jacob ROGERS, Thomas H. HALL, Etheldred ROGERS, Charles RICH, Josiah REDDISH, Martin LANE, Jacob HUNTER, Nathaniel HILL, John NEWBY, Thomas MORRIS, William SEBASTON, Michael ROGERS, Esq., Isham SIMMS, JR., William BARHAM, William MATTHEWS, Robert TEMPLES, John GOULD, Murry SIMONS, Henry BURNHAM, William RICH, Mark RAGAN, John SHINGLETON, John PERKINSON, William WILLIAMS, John MAYS, Drury DUNN, Thomas CHEEVES, Mary FIELDS, Henry IVEY, H. HALL, John PROCTOR, John MILLER, Julian ALFORD. Deputy Sheriff: Martin LANE. WOODWARD, Christo WILL R. Oct 25, 1785 Pg. 66 To my son, Jordan WOODWARD: all of my land that lieth on the east side of Camp Branch; livestock. To my son, Corbell WOODWARD: all land that lieth between Camp and Ready Branch, down the various courses of Middle Creek to Thomas DRIVER's line; livestock. To my son, Pleasant WOODWARD: Mill and Plantation, whereon I now live; livestock. To my son, Richard WOODWARD: 100 acres, including the Dutchmans field; also 324 acres on the South prong of Middle Creek; furniture; livestock; 10L specie. To my son, James WOODWARD: land on Crabtree Creek, 300 acres, I purchased of William HARWELL, on both sides of Lick Branch; still; 25L specie. To my daughter, Elizabeth WOODWARD: furniture; 70L specie. To my daughter, Mary WOODWARD: 80L specie. To my sons and daughters, Jordan, Corbell, Pleasant, Richard, James, Elizabeth, and Mary WOODWARD: divide residue equally. August 27, 1784. Exc: son, Jordan WOODARD and Etheldred JONES Wit: Lewis (x) JONES, Levi JONES and Etheldred JONES YARBROUGH, John WILL R. Oct 25, 1785 Pg. 68 In the name of God, Amen, I, give to my wife, Verer: lend during her widowhood, furniture; livestock; after which, divide among six children (To Witt): John, Merady, Frankey, Aggy, Charles, and Jerrah YARBROUGH. May 14, 1785 John (x) YARBROUGH Exc: sons, John and Meredy YARBROUGH Wit: Rd. RIVERS, William TOPPING, William (x) CHAMBERS (Jurat) WOODWARD, Christo INVENTORY R. Oct 25, 1785 Pg. 70 320 acres in Bladen County on South side of Cape Fear River; Negroes: YORK, NAN, and JUPITER; livestock, furniture; receipt of Martin LANE; farm tools; tack; notes of: William HARVELL, Christopher ISBELL, William SEGRAVES, Moses HARVELL, John GENT, Jarat STINSON, Roland STINSON, Christopher OSBORN, Thomas STEPHEN, Matthew JONES, Andrew PEDDY, John STRICKLAND, Landman SHORT, Adam HAMILTON, George MILLS, Hardyman TAYLOR, Jessee JONES, Morgan DARNOLD, George SIMMONS, Jessee OSBORN, John SEGRAVES, J. T., James TROWELL, Jasper TURNER, Charles HUKS, John JONES, Lewis BAKER, Solomon WOOD, William BARKER, JR., and Andrew HAMILTON. Exc: Jordon WOODWARD and Etheldred JONES -------- TIPPER, James Acct of sales R. 25 Oct 1785 pg. 75 Buyers: William POOL, Aaron SUGG, Lewis POOL. Deputy Sheriff: M. LANE JONES, Nathaniel Bond R. 25 Oct 1785 pg. 75 Nathaniel JONES, Joel LANE, John PULLIN, Stephen GILMORE, William SIMMS bound to Richard CASWELL. Gov. Nathaniel JONES appointed tax collector. Witnesses: John HUMPHRIES, John WHITAKER JONES, Nathaniel Bond R. 25 Oct 1785 pg. 76 Nathaniel JONES, Joel LANE, John PULLIN, Stephen GILMORE, William SIMMS bound to Richard CASWELL. Gov. Nathaniel JONES appointed tax collector. Witnesses: John HUMPHRIES, John WHITAKER MOBLEY, William Estate sales R. 19 Oct 1782 pg. 1 Buyers: Benjamin SMITH, Alsey HIGH, Jessee KEMP, Lucey MOBLEY, Isaac BLEDSOE, Drury ALLEN, Samuel HIGH, John PARISH, Charles LOWELLS, Jeremiah MOBLEY, Joseph McGEE, James LOWRY, John Giles THOMAS, Isaac KILGOE. MOONEYHAM, William Apprenticeship R. 30 Sept 1783 pg. 4 Joel LANE bound William MOONEYHAM to Robert TRAYWICK to learn occupation of blacksmith until age 21, now being about 10. Witness: J. RICE MOONEYHAM, James Apprenticeship R. 30 Sept 1783 pg. 4 Joel LANE bound James MOONEYHAM to Robert TRAYWICK to learn occupation of saddler until age 21, now being about 8. Witness: J. RICE MOONEYHAM, Nancy Apprenticeship R. 30 Sept 1783 pg. 5 Joel LANE, Esq., bound Nancy MOONEYHAM to George TRAYWICK to learn occupation of spinster till age 18, being now about 6. Witness: J. RICE SHEATOR, John Guardianship R. Mar 1784 pg. 7 Acct Current Orphan of Charlton SHEATOR. William SPEIGHT, guardian. Note of John ROCHELL. Witnesses: Nathaniel JONES, J. ABERNETHIE JARVIS, John S., Sr. Estate Acct R. 27 Sept 1783 pg. 8 To Margaret ROBERTS, widow of John JARVIS. Administator: Thomas WOOTEN Witnesses: Joel LANE, Hardy SANDERS, J. ABERNETHIE FLYNT, Mary Anne Guardianship R. 24 Mar 1784 p. 9 Orphan of David FLINT. Guardian Joseph LANE. FLYNT, Elizabeth and Sandford, orphans of David FLINT Guardian: Joseph LANE (See pg. 10 below) TAYLOR, Roland Acct Current R. 24 Mar 1784 p. 10 Burwell POPE paid Charles ABERCROMBY, Thomas WOOTEN, Burwell POPE, B. RIDLEY. Witnesses: Nathaniel JONES, Thomas WOOTEN FLINT, David Guardianship R. 24 Mar 1784 p. 10 Order to record guardianship records, but no records are shown. ) Auditors: Thomas H. HALL, J. ABERNETHIE ALLEN, Reuben Bill of Sale R. (not dated) p. 11 JORDAN, Tabitha and Mary Peter COFFEE and John ALSTON bought Negroes; LYDA, DAVY, ANTHONY, INDIA, FILL, DAFNY, CRINDER, FRANK, LAVENY from the JORDANs. 28 Mar 1775. Tabitha (T.) JORDAN Mary (V.) JORDAN Witnesses: Silvey ROCHELL, William ASHLEY (Jurat), Thomas HINES (Jurat) COFFEE, Peter and John ALSTON Mortgage R. 24 Mar 1784 p. 12 ALSTON, John Mortgage of Peter COFFEE and John ALSTON as security for George JORDAN to abide by a writ from the Court of Chancery at the instance of Robert REID & Co. Witnesses: William ASHLEY, Thomas HINES. KIMBROUGH, Nathaniel Inventory R. 24 Mar 1784 p. 12 18 Negroes (unnamed); Livestock; household goods; tack; farm implements. Executors: John KIMBROUGH, Henry WARREN. KIMBROUGH, Nathaniel Est. Div. R. 24 Mar 1784 p. 13 #1 Miss Polley KIMBROUGH: Negroes, DICK and ANNARY; livestock. #2 Miss Charity KIMBROUGH: Negroes, SOMER and WAKE; livestock; furniture. #3 Mrs. KIMBROUGH (widow): livestock; furniture. #4 Mr. Nathaniel JONES, Jr.: Negro, ORANGE; furniture; livestock #5 James KIMBROUGH, Jr. : Negroes, EDMUND, and HOLIDAY, furniture; livestock. #6 John KIMBROUGH: Negroes, PETER and ELLSEY; livestock; furniture. #7 Miss Salley KIMBROUGH: Negroes, KING and FANN; livestock. #8 Miss Penny KIMBROUGH: Negroes, ABRAM and AMEY; livestock. Executors: Theope. HUNTER, John HINTON, Jr., James HINTON, J. ABERNETHIE. HINTON, John Will R. 30 June 1784 p. 16 In the name of God, Amen. Wife, Griscal: whole estate till her death. Son, John HINTON: lands above Farmer Creek. Son, James HINTON: 10L current money. Daughter, Sarah BRYAN, wife of Needham BRYAN: Negro ABRAHAM. Daughter, Mary LANE, wife of Joel LANE: 10L current money. Daughter, Elizabeth JAMES, wife of Thomas JAMES: 10L current money. Sell lands in Johnston County to pay legacies of 10L, but not without wife's consent. Remainder of estate to sons, Kimbro and David HINTON, dividing land with lower part with manor plantation to Kimbro and the upper part to David. 9 Jan 1784. Executors: son, John and James HINTON Witnesses: John BOUTON, Thomas GAY (Jurat), Mary POWELL (Jurat) (+)........ HORTON, David Will R. 30 June 1794 p. 18 In the name of God, Amen. son, Samuel HORTON: 20 S. daughter, Grace ARRENDOL: 10L. daughter, Salley HORTON: feather bed. son, David HORTON: 200 acs adjoining Archibald CANNON. son, Nathan HORTON: 5L. son, Moses HORTON: horse. son, William HORTON: horse. daughter, Melia HORTON: bed. son, Mattithias HORTON: 10L. daughter, Nancy HORTON: bed. son, Constant William HORTON: 280 acs joining Daniel BAGWELL and John LEDBETTER lines. son, Charles HORTON at age 21: plantation whereon I now live of 100-200 acs, joining William VADIN's and Warren ALFORD's lines. Wife, Anne HORTON: residue for her widowhood. 10 May 1784. Exc.: Son, Samuel HORTON, wife, Ann HORTON Wit: William Anderson FOWLER, William VADINE, and William VADINE, Jr., (Jurat) TUCKER, Elizabeth Guardianship R. 21 Sept 1784 p. 20 Orphan of Edward TUCKER. Sundries bought from A, HAMILTON & Co. Paid to: Landman SHORT, William SPEIGHT, William THRAILKILL, WARD and SANDERS, Nathaniel JONES, Jr. From Judgement against Burwell BARNES, administrator for Thomas BARNES, dec'd. Notes of HUTCHINGS, SUGGS, BLITCHENDON, MOORE, HALL. Accts of Widow TUCKER, Ethoeldred JONES. Justice of the Peace: Nathaniel JONES. HINTON, John Inventory R. 21 Sept 1784 p. 22 11 tracts of land in Wake Co., 1 tract in Johnston Co.; Negroes: MINGOE, BEN, PETER, ESSIA, ADAM, BRISCOE, TOM, JENNY, FILLIS, DENNEY, VILOT, LETTIS, RUTH, CLOEY, HAGAR, WAKE, ALLEN, SAWNEY, JEANEY, STEPHEN, LIDIA, and LUCY; livestock; farm tools; furniture; household goods; 3 Sept 1784 Exc: John HINTON, James HIINTON. BUGG, Celia Apprenticeship R. 21 Sept. 1784 p. 23 Celia BUGG, a *baseborn child, bound to Britain MYATT and wife to learn carding, spinning, and other arts of housewifey, until age 18, being now 14. 6 Sept. 1784. Wit: Joel LANE *of humble birth or of illegitimate birth STOGDELL, Mary Apprenticeship R. 21 Sept. 1784 p. 24 Mary STOGDELL, orphan of John STOGDELL, bound to John RICHARDSON to learn carding, spining, until age 18, being about 8 now. 6 Sept. 1784 Wit: Joel LAMB HAY, Gilbert Est Act. R. 21 Sept. 1784 p. 25 Paid to: James MOORE, Sherrard REYNOLDS, Britain FULLER, Mr. RIDLEY, Nathaniel KIMBROUGH, Mary THOMAS, Dempsey SPIERS the constable, M. LANE D. Sheriff, Fryee HAYS, son of G. HAYS, dec'd Admr: John RADDISH Subscribers: Rd. BANKS, J. ABERNETHIE HENDRY, Reuben Apprenticeship R. 21 Sept. 1784 p. 26 Reuben HENDRY bound to Moses BENTON to learn occupation of cooper until age 21, being 6 now. 6 Sept 1784. Wit: Joel LANE Moses (X) BENTON REVIL, Barbara Apprenticeship R. 21 Sept. 1784 p. 26 Barbara REVIL, a baseborn mulatto, bound to Micajah FERRELL and wife, Tabitha, to learn carding, spining, and housewifery, until age directed by law, being 17 now. 7 Sept 1784. Wit: Joseph TAYLOR STOGDON, John Apprenticeship R. 21 Sept. 1784 p. 27 John STOGDON bound to Andrew PEDDY to learn occupation of tailor until age 21, being 5 now 7 Sept 1784. YATES, Abner Apprenticeship R. 21 Sept. 1784 p. 27 Abner YATES bound to John BROWN to learn occupation of turner until age 21, being 4 now. 7 Sept 1784. JONES, Nathaniel Sheriff's bond R. 21 Sept 1784 p. 27 Nathaniel JONES, Joel LANE, Joseph LANE, Hardy SANDERS, John ABERNETHIE bound to Alexander MARTIN, Esq., Gov. Requesting JONES be appointed sheriff. 6 Sept 1784. Wit: J. RICE JONES, Nathaniel Sheriff's bond R. 21 Sept 1784 p. 30 Nathaniel JONES, Joel LANE, Joseph LANE, Hardy SANDERS, John ABERNETHIE bound to Alexander MARTIN, Esq., Gov. Requesting JONES be appointed sheriff. 6 Sept 1784. Wit: J. RICE ELLIS, Griffin Apprenticeship R. 21 Sept. 1784 p.32 Griffin ELIS bound to Charles AUSTIN to learn occupation of planter until age 21, being 15 now. 7 Sept 1784. Charles (X) AUSTIN FLYNT, Sandford Div. of Est. R. 26 Dec 1784 p. 33 FLYNT dec'd. Divided between Tappley FLYNT, Elizabeth FLYNT, Richard LANE and David LOWRY. 7 Dec 1784 Adm: Tappley FLYNT Subscribers: Joel LANE, J. ABERNRTHIE RENCH, John Will R. 26 Dec 1874 p. 33 In the name of God, Amen. Wife, Rebeckah RENCH: for her widowhood all estate not herefore mentioned. Daughter, Charity: Furniture. Daughter, Salley MORRIS, wife of John MOORIS: 300 acs on S. side of Steep Hill Creek, on heads of Long Branch, Cabin Branch, and Spring Branch. Daughter, Patience RENCH: 240 acs land & plantation I now live on, on both sides of Swift Creek; and 340 acs the grant now in the office; furniture. Rebeckah JONES, daughter of my wife, Rebeckah: furniture. Son, John RENCH: 10 S. 19 May 1784. Exc: Wife and Etheldred JONES Wit: Jessee THRAILRILL (Jurat), Lewis (x) SMITH, William FRANKS (Jurat) RENCH, John Inventory R. 26 Sept 1784 p. 35 Livestock; household goods. 1 Nov 1784, Exc: Etheldred JONES, Rebeckah RENCH DUDLEY, John Apprenticeship R. 26 Dec 1784 p. 35 DUDLEY, orphan of Ambrose DUDLEY, bound to William TATE to learn occupation of planter until age 21, being now 14, 7 Dec 1784 William (x) TATE KENNEDY, Fransis Acct Current R. 26 Dec 1784 p. 36 Paid to: John RICE, John PATTERSON, Robert GRADY, William TATE, executor to James TATE. Admr: Relender KENNEDY FLYNT, Sandford Acct Current R. 26 Dec 1784 p. 37 Paid to: Mr. RIDLEY. From: Joseph LANE, Sr., former guardian. Admr: Tappley FLINT Subscribers: J. LANE, J. ABERNETHIE STRICKLAND, Sampson Acct Current R. 26 Dec 1784 p. 38 Paid to: John MORPAS, Thomas WOOTEN, John COLE, and widow. Admr: Christianea STRICKLAND Wit: L. 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