in As Compiled from Records Found There and Elsewhere Abstracts of Deeds from 1681 through the Revolution—Petitions, Dr visions, and Marriages Found in Perquimans and Adjacent Counties _A brief Summary of the Settling of Perquimans, with the kind and settlers—T'wo Maps, One of the Old Order, and, One a manner of Present Day Map—lIllustrations of a Few Old Residences and Several More Modern Ones BY Mrs. WATSON WINSLOW RaLeicH Epwarps & BrovGHTON Co. 1931 To my HusBaNnpD WATSON WINSLOW CopryricHT 1931 By OF WHOM I HAVE NOTHING BUT SWEPT MEMORIES Mrs. Watson Wrinstow KIND, FAITHFUL, TRUE, HONEST GOOD CITIZEN, AND GENTLEMAN Son or PERQUIMANS ABBREVIATIONS (Official) BM Lagi fea Ve FN a RE ea REET Albemarle sO Pee a Lh SOR Mean aan, DA AEN ts Captain - IR ied Sa ie AA ac a Rr Clerk of Court AGeariyea sect Mortis! 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EI against | Rn Pee cara nas oe ep 2 born CE Nee eal VD apace Saale! er “PO coke Austen ait died 2 9 ee grant aE ae Sa NRE Sai sae Mt MS, OA married NO SS 2 AS a pore 8 SEES CORRE MONS! See pence pCR SS CaN RS eh orto A, A em probated CE REPRO RE ORCA EL AE SHS “MERON SSS AE A part pA Ba SOUR Blak 4s eA le shilling ee eS ROSEN NE yA SEMA TE OF MEO said a eae : | FOREWORD In writing a history of any county, the first consideration should be the perpetuation of valuable data found in the records, of which there can be no doubt, that Perquimans County possesses one of the richest fields of investigation in the State of North Carolina. The State of Virginia has yielded, much interesting matter, leading up to the settlement of Perquimans, and many marriages between resi- dents of that mother State and the immigrants coming to the new country of Carolina. The Quaker records in Lower Monthly Meeting, Isle of Wight, Bur- leigh, and other meetings in Virginia, teem with marriages of Quakers who came to Perquimans. They also give other very important items of interest, which I have endeavored to weave into this history, thereby making a more complete record. Much credit should be given the kind ladies in the Archives, Richmond, Va., for their patience and material aid in the undertaking; also Mrs. Nugent of the Land Office, Richmond, Va., who, through one whole week rendered her time and sweet interest to the success of my searchings, in her office, for which I feel the greatest gratitude and appreciation. Of the county officers in Virginia, who have always been courtesy itself, I shall always have the highest esteem. Nowhere I am sure can one go and find a readier welcome, or more willing assistance in any individual, or official, undertaking. This work represents years of untiring labor, trips to various counties in Virginia, days spent in Guilford College, for Quaker data, and over a year’s work on the Perquimans records. I think I can say without egotism, that I am well acquainted with Perquimans County, from the beginning to the present day. And yet there is much more that ought to be done to make this work complete. One person could not in justice to the wonderful storehouse of information contained in the records here, make a finished job of them alone. So it is my earnest hope that a younger person, with enthusiasm and love for his, or her, native county, will take up the work where I am leaving off, and carry it through to a more satisfactory end. My work only takes these grand records to and through the Revolutionary period, and much of interest could be added. Perquimans has sent out to the four winds, sons and daughters who have helped to make history in other parts of the world. Some have elected to remain and make history in their own little domain. Chief among these have been General William Skinner of Revolutionary fame, and Congressman T. G. Skinner, who spent a useful-and efficient life vili FOREWORD in our county, and lies buried in the Episcopal Cemetery in Hertford, beloved and honored by all. This work is in a way a supplement to Grimes’ North Carolina Wills, a book of wide circulation and well established integrity; and Mr. J. R. B. Hathaway’s grand contribution to the history of our country at large, the North Carolina Historical and Genealogical Register, also a work of renown, both found in all large libraries, in probably every State in the Union. . My efforts are sent out with an earnest desire to help somebody. If if does not accomplish this wish, then I have failed in the most strenuous work of a lifetime. Errors may be herein found, for which I crave leniency, but no stone has been left unturned to come at the truth, some- times, however, not so clear as to be positively certain. In such cases I have tried to always use the doubtful phrase, “thought to be” or “prob- ably,” so as to print nothing misleading. It is not possible to find all that is necessary to fill out everything in a work of this kind, but my efforts have been ceaseless and untiring in that direction, though some- times without avail. My purpose to faithfully reproduce the records of the past has for- bidden me to “spell out” abbreviations. I have adhered to the rule that it is best to let the records speak for themselves. To the Perquimans officials great credit is due, from the fact that they have given me free use of everything contained in the two offices, and turned over the “loose papers,” a very valuable collection, for my un- molested inspection, for a month or more. Those papers are now securely stored and protected by fireproof rooms in the North Carolina Hall of History, where they can be seen by any one searching for data. The custodians of this institution are all that could be wished for in courtesy and consideration. f The history of Perquimans is the child of my declining years, and when it is launched on the world, I will feel that it is my last effort, and will send it out hoping for a welcome from the public, and with a sincere desire that it may accomplish its purpose, by being of undying service to posterity. The matter following was checked and gone over by the author many times before releasing it for publication. Perquimans is of Indian origin, and means “Land of fair women.” Very sincerely yours, CMin”Girke Vel an Hertford, March, 1931. a TABLE OF CONTENTS Pace ct, = saat eta AER ER SEM YN ae Ne RE LE ERMRERET CE) 1 PN FUMIE esti ie hocanity tenets oresin blaine allen Age 28 Records of Deeds: Deed Book A Deed Book B Deed Book C - Deed Book D Deed Book E Deed Book F Deed Book G Deed Book H IRD TE) i ids ho i lle Sc anekices bali ak 244 Petitions Marriages (at random) Clerks of Court aah es od Dik es didgahanss abdnlenss oslo mural consid 313 ai gl EE ETS A CR ARTIS 314 The Family Bible of Perquimans County Families: ‘Blount ‘Bundy we on Ras i eae MET Te ee x TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS xi Families—Continued Pace ; Families—Continued Pace 2 LT ne oe RRS UO AE Re SPAM 5 Re ak eS eer a RET 336 | Speight MN AMP AA Od 93g clctbssaicahladtsaorc caade cama eank Soak ne eaaauetts wk awe ys oudialaadtabe datas nian tees 413 Draper dated Sack Uden cksnws otis tad ucately ti gawk nak ciclua ines ea eee tei lean ck oe ally sa cea 338 Spivey ON EEE Spa an RNe oB ECRGUNRL PSOL Nn WORN 00: TARE Geib eR PRONE Memes 414 1015 ted 14 eae aie nO oe ER eRe evra Tae cine Gee RMT PE SE 28 340 SN RRR lc ai SA tA Tl OP Rg OD? 415 3) LC) A ee eRe mC en Rog eye ers SOS NES: he 341 } EA Rare ao ae Rea SE Cm CRIS CeAK SE Se Nt M2 418 Ma OG 1. —s1iuidinnpnovssiinieayitlihssdeai ii iaaaicea aaa: Xu Dae 349 ‘fi MM Bais bik ket cshactac lent yn anniv ceases toads ae 420 oT eee eee MaROIEN He sires Senior rnc wikersn he TWES Ya oe 350 i | SER REET GNA SN ORR EN mE LS 424 NODE IY a 207 ossennionnoonss claseamitieaie msi onipainala apap aadiasonaccnne aman! 351 | RMI: 022 ohhh EP ah Tah RA Sie eae Ee a 425 E503 2s) 1 ae REPT pe MOSES man gy frente neg Pay Momma 22 TPT 352 cd USER tat: Geees Micett MOeE Sp ACE ox SR REC RG ae Auer 0 RM SRY Su 432 Gram berry: .i2iaii 55 ts ree ee a ee eee 356 DAAC Daten otk ol a ae A I i ae Ras el ag 434 Girepony J. xsi eee SA EO a ea 360 GIG LT, Pere ernest Sis “PAE. 0S Seana ROE Oo pO staal NRT SM a 437 ETN oye i 5 iia eae na aici sl aa gare aa cl ee 361 UV ceeine coerce ean ches seksi ate so et a 445 ER Oe eT ice eee a sls aaa cheat gr edge 362 Otc ere cts, Gate Ot iy eT Lol a Rs 447 OI eis sidan cis sp ssih alla abnlandaijs manapnininicodihaninan annie tan APA 363 MN el clea poe eine ucicctonny hncelapecsssualisdincebpleingicdonioy elise 448 OGRE Sica pee eee a he Ne tapes lake ie 364 Gee A LL A EAR AOR AS eel OM ee PR SI RP aemc ge. 449 Si AMON Sail SIN ie as Sigh sascha nm Gabedilvnhehnneslahpuelane MANE 366 Kt cn iti eA oe ae ea A RS a See Oa 450 en ot an ORR Y 7 0 |e One CCK. keene! 373 SERUM EAN RR OSCR LIERPOREMMEES lel POR, a 452 [paaueaC Ms eet kes ads rial i nad il eee i So cath 373 pee | 1s NORA SE gE NO Re ee AIRE eS anced ad NAGE 481 ; CR: (aC ep cS eR Oo ea he ER Re RON CORTINA Sets A 374 : [VES RENEE iy SEE Sen root NP py UOTE: Cece a 375 OTE C UMRAO spate Be 8s SOE Ovo eey Lee Ea DMR TRL at ree ee 376 r OVID Gb P2107 ees Ne a ORE ee EE MPO GENER TCT eee Gene 376 SER ioe: Satish dupes cesar desl Necpansicsatadn Jia) couche decries cee 377 USES (a Ubi Diane cn: crake Pe es a RNP ais MAS UME aye nasty oS weer c ewww ncn ene nen e new nc nce em wenn ene m newer enw mewn enc n ewe n meen nbewwennnenncnencccccennnencesecncnce — EARLY INHABITANTS From tur SerrLeMENT oF PERQUIMANS TO THE ReEvoLuTIOoNARY Prriop At what date the first white man set foot on Perquimans soil, staked a claim and erected his humble abode, no one can say with any degree of certainty. Foote in his notes claims that a band of settlers moved down on the Chowan River shortly after the Indian massacre in 1622. Where they took root he does not vouchsafe. As Chowan River has its headwaters in Virginia, with the Blackwater River as one of its tribu- taries, the inference may well be drawn that those early settlers followed the water courses, in their journey down to the new country instead of overland migration, as it is a well known fact that the forest and land adjoining the Dismal Swamp was at that time an impenetrable tangle of trees and undergrowth, full of danger for man and beast, with but a few Indian paths, and no man knew where they led. Therefore the immigrants fought shy of the interior, and clung to the river banks, where escape was more easy in case of attack by hostile tribes, fish could_be procured for the daily tare-amthousesbuilt on high ground. ST e settlement spoken of by Foote was most proba y in what is now Gates County, and was then Chowan, or still in the unnamed wilderness called Carolina. Orapeak (Corapeak) in Gates County was certainly one of the first, if not the first settlement in Carolina, and the records in Perquimans prove beyond a single doubt that Perquimans County at that time ran all the way to the Virginia line, taking in this old land- mark. This line was changed in 1779, and Perquimans ‘shrank to its present boundary. settle on lower Chowan River in 1653. He came vested with power to Possess lands in Carolina, but there has always been some doubt about the location of his settlement, and as the name of Green appears on the early records in Perquimans we are led to believe that some of his followers may have drifted over into the bordering county and taken up land there. As the names of his followers are not mentioned there is no authoritative way by which they can be traced, or the locality of their destination be determined. Green no doubt allowed full freedom to his countrymen, and they naturally selected land where it best suited them to “squat.” As no record remains to show where they did take up claims, the Rivers and high lands adjoining afforded the most charming sites : rer 2 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY for homes, with the waterways as an outlet to market, a place to fish, the land less hard to clear, and last but not least, a better water supply, which was a very strong inducement, considering the health of the colony. This migration preceded the advent of George Durant by eight years, and there can be little doubt in the mind of any one versed in the early history of Albemarle, that many settlers were well established on their own land in Perquimans Precinct before said Durant decided to come to North Carolina. Among these early settlers, no doubt can be enumerated such men as Samuel Pricklove, whose land adjoined the land sold to George Durant by the Indian Chief Kileoconewen King of Yeopim, on March 1, 1661, and Caleb Calloway, who appears as a wit- ness to said deed. The land of said Samuel Pricklove lay around, or just below where the town of New Hope now stands. This made him a near neighbor of Durant, and they became fast friends. Pricklove was a Quaker, but it did not prevent him from following Durant in the Rebellion of 1677-79, even when his associations strictly forbade one of the sect to take up arms, and other Quakers followed his example, being also a part of the “rabble” that helped to depose acting Governor Thomas Miller. The rebellion caused a great deal of unrest in the colony and the county breathed easier, and sat more at ease when Miller finally took passage for Virginia, and later went home to England. All un- wittingly George Durant struck the first note for American Independence, and routed the first unjust tax collector to appear on American soil, when he with his “rabble” drove out Miller, and stopped the unlawful Custom receipts in 1677-79. So much has been written and said about being first that it has become somewhat a sore subject, especially when it is done without undisputed authority, therefore the writer feels it a real duty to bring before the reading public the fact that in Perquimans precinct, at the mouth of Little River came into being the first authenticated town in Albemarle, called “Little River.” This town was situated on the west side of the mouth of Little River and by act of Assembly became one of the “Ports of Entry” for Albemarle, where “ships shall laid, and unlaid.” Precinct Court was held in this town for forty years, and near this place a “Gran Court House” was built about 1701, where Court was held for only one time on October 14, 1701. The Court House stood on the Sound, and was probably burned between the time of the holding of the October Court, and the date of its next session, as it is not mentioned on any record after that date. The Precinct Courts came to order at the houses of old residents before, and afterwards, the first recorded being at the house of one Harris (Thomas Harris) who was the first Clerk of Per- quimans, and later after his death at the house of Thomas White, who ‘mond, Esq., Governor th EARLY INHABITANTS 3 had married the widow of Harris, September 4, 1694. In every precinct a court consisted of a Steward (Judge) and four justices, who were inhabitants of said precinct, owning 300 acres of land as a freehold. No man could serve on the jury unless he held a freehold of fifty acres of land in the county, and a grand juryman had to be the possessor of 300 acres, the petty jurymen having 200 acres, a constable 100 acres, and no man was called a freeman who did not acknowledge God. Divers persons in Carolina were possessed of land by reason of grants from Sir William Berkeley. : The deed to George Durant being the oldest recorded in North Oaro- lina, has led the general public to the wrong impression that he brought mto Perquimans its first settlers, and planted the first colony, while as a matter of fact many persons were well rooted, even in the neck now called “Durants” before his arrival in the colony. This deed, however, was not recorded on the deed book in Perquimans until 1716, when the he Register of Deeds, John Stepney made a copy of it, calling himself Register of all Writings for Perquimans Precinct.” Durant, as the deed shows, took up all the land between Perquimans and Little River ere: immediately began to build, when one George Catchmaid arose and ae the said land by a prior grant from Sir William Berkeley, t ereupon Durant after starting his home in the new land “desisted” and quit building. George Catchmeyed was an Englishman, who at a council “At James Citty Virginia,” September 25, 1663, is styled as Gent, “coming from Treslick England,” and he received a grant from the Virginia government of 1500 acres, “in a Bay of ye River Carolina (Sound) adjoining Captain Jenkins (John) by ye River piquimins, due r . : z or transpotation of thirty persons into this Collony.” His land was either increased b urchase or 0 : : Prove he was yP r other grants, as the deeds in Perquimans 3 possessed of 3,333 acres, which d ded is ni El , y escen to his niece, Vee Chandler, of London, he having died in Nansemond County, » without heirs. His widow married second Timothy Biggs of Perqui quimans, who set up a counter claim for the land called “Birkswear” which was situ: i ated in the lower end of Dur ants Neck known as “Stevensons Point.” ree «mm Ata dQ i Ponte eae at St. Mary’s, Maryland, October 17, 1666, the © Frovince of North Carolina “sent hither William Drum- ereof and George Catchemeyed Gent Speaker George Catchmaid, who lived his last days in Vir- 8 death Clerk of Nansemond County in said State. nd, a sober Scotch gentleman of good repute of Albemarle in the fall of 1664, and iii: summarily recalled by Sir William Berkeley, of the Assembly.” ginia, and was at hi until who eM Sac ee OER ES AES Syren EARLY INHABITANTS 5 + HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY had him executed in an hour after his arrival, for his sympathy with To encourage emigration every settler was granted 100 acres for his Bacon in the rebellion. It is a well established fact that Governor Drum- ' mond lived in Durant’s Neck, Perquimans County, somewhere near the Sound and Little River, but sad to relate every vestage of the site has disappeared, old residents claiming that the land at that point caved in, and has been engulfed by the greedy waters of the Sound. He was no doubt buried in Virginia, and his wife lies sleeping the last sleep in the graveyard at Jamestown. George Durant of whom so much has been written and said, came to America from London, and landed first in Northumberland County, Virginia. While it is admitted that he came from England, some writers claim he was of Scotch parentage, and also that he was by faith a Pres- byterian, although an opinion has erroneously been spread abroad that he adhered to the Quaker faith, which can not be proven by any record, either county or Friends Church Register. He was married by an Episcopal minister (David Lindsay) in Northumberland County, Vir- ginia, and the records in Perquimans are ample proof of the fact that he never affiliated with the Friends in a religious way, only one of his many children having married in the last named society, that being a daughter, who married Joseph Sutton. (See Sutton family in this book.) George Durant in a deed Perquimans County, calls himself “Mariner” therefore he may have been master of some sailing vessel, which calling he probably abandoned on coming to Perquimans, where he was un- doubtedly engaged in rather extensive farming operations for the time, becoming one of the most influential planters in all Albemarle. He was evidently far above the average in educational advantages, possessed of pronownced political opinions, added to other good qualities fine executive ability. He swayed the masses at his will, and according to Colonial Records “used Jenkins (John) as his property” being called by those opposed to him in the rebellion, “the most uncontrollable man in the country.” With the Indians he was just, and according to records now on file in Perquimans not one thing can be brought against him, as to honesty and fair dealing with his neighbors, or fellowmen. His home has faded from the memory of man, and not even the location of his last resting place can be found, but tradition has it that he was buried by the side of a large lead drain, in Durants Neck, and that repeated cutting of the drain caused an accumulation of soil to be heaped up on the mound, thereby obscuring it from sight, until the very place has been lost where he lies buried. Beloved of men, honored by the Indians, his memory still lives in the hearts of descendants, and those interested in the history of Perquimans. own transportation, and fifty acres for every servant he brought in. “All persons who doe come to plant in Carolina before December 25, 1672, above the age of sixteen” were granted fifty acres of land. The Register of each precinct had to be the owner of 300 acres, and was charged to “well behave himself.” Each precinct was ordered to keep a record of all marriages, birth, and deaths, “in a book” in his own respective limitations. Such a “book” was painstakingly kept by the Register of Perquimans, which was called “Births, Deaths, and Marriages in Berkeley” being the name of the parish, which seems to have taken into its bounds the whole confines of Perquimans Precinct, as then surveyed. This “book” is still to be seen at the Hall of History, Raleigh, N. C., in a fairly good state of preservation. Among some of those who received grants from Sir William Berkeley are to be found, John Harvey, who was granted 250 acres, on River Carolina (Sound ) adjoining Roger Williams, which land was granted sash Citty” September 5, 1663; and John Jenkins in like manner a ve 0 acres, “being a Neck of land, bounded on the South by iver Carolina (Sound) and on the North by Pyquomons River, and on the West by land of Thomas J arvis.” Granted at same place. = . Pig gage whose land was situated in what is now called “Harveys — ers sunny bluff, fronting on both the Sound, and the River, poe apn o1¢e possessions in the county. The founder of this illustrious ae “ed eat “0 the early Governors, 1678-79, lived and died in Pot gp ears his name, and was buried in the old cemetery on the * “fs graveyard after many years caved in, and the stones were = » and the State a great patriot. Not a vestage is arvey mansion, called “Harvey Hall” and the under- lly neglected, forsaken and desolate in the ns of Col. Thomas Harvey, and others with 6 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY the North Carolina Historical and Genealogical Register, the writer feels that it has been fully taken care of, and that no addition made could improve that splendid contribution to posterity. No minister being stationed in the Province of Carolina prior to January 20, 1669, an Act of Assembly was passed making it lawful for those wishing to be joined in marriage to appear before the Governor, or some Councilor, and there declare themselves as man and wife having several friends, or neighbors present as witnesses, whereupon the marriage was declared legal and the Register of the Precinct in which such marriage took place inscribed their names on the book used for that purpose. A “Grand Councell for ye County of Albemarle” was held at the house of “Gen’l Mr George Durant November 6, 1679” at which time John Nixon, who was a member of said Council, declared his age to be fifty-four years. George Durant’s house was on the Sound. (Colonial Records, Vol. I, page 355.) Mr. Seth Sothel, a sober, moderate man, in no way concerned with the rebel factions of 1677-79 took the helm as Governor of Carolina November 20, 1680. Pirates had already begun their nefarious work in the waters of Albemarle, and the English government were cognizant of the state of affairs, ordering suppression of all sea rovers, at Whitehall February 27, 1683. One Jacob Hall came from La Vera Cruz, who “belonged not to the place, having no Inhabitants of Carolina with him sayled for Virginia” when he was questioned by the authorities in Albe- marle about his sailing papers. He was sailing under orders from Van Horn with a commission from the French government, nevertheless he was indicted, found guilty and hung with two others as a privateer at the entrance of the port. Soon after this occurrence grave charges were preferred against Seth Sothel (1691) for which he was imprisoned. He was accused of seizing two persons who came from Barbados, “charging them with Pyracy” though they produced clearance papers from the government, and did “Gmprison unlawfully Robert Cannon, and arbi- trarily detained two servants of John Stewart, and out of malice did imprison George Durant upon some reflecting words of yo self, and compelled him to give you a sum of money while in durance.” He also took from John Tomlin his plantation, and detained unlawfully cattle belonging to George Mathews, and would not deliver them even after an Order of Court was secured by said Mathews for their liberation. From John Harris (son of Thomas first Clerk of Perquimans) he took pos- session of a plantation, for which offence he was ordered to “come speedily to England” where the home government dealt in a lenient man- ner with his misdemeanors, being “unwilling to make of him a publick EARLY INHABITANTS 7 shame” May 12, 1691. Finally he was accused of being in sympathy with the pirates to the limit of extending commissions to them, which accusation brought about his impeachment, and he was deposed from the governorship, taking refuge in South Carolina. In the last Province he was again lifted to the high office of governor, and again suffered im- peachment for the identical nefarious practices, and returned to Per- quimans where he died in shame. The records give the fact that “there was no vice known to man that he had not been guilty of.” Dying without descendants his bad nature died with him, and Anne, his wife, took for her fourth husband, John Leah, of Nansemond County, Virginia. On November 8, 1691, instructions were received from England to “use ye uttmost endeavor to make a settm’t of a Towne, remote from the Sea, as a Seat of Government in Carolina” at which date Edenton was made the seat of government for Carolina, it is supposed. The Colonial Records of North Carolina have excellent copies of the old precinct court proceedings in Perquimans, showing the earliest extant to be that at the house of Harris (Thomas) May, 1693. According to the same source the fact is gained that the oldest records were burned during the rebellion of 1677-79. A few old papers escaped this tragic fate by being lodged with the Secretary of State, the old wills of Perquimans having been fortunate in that respect, have been beautifully abstracted by Mr. J. Bryan Grimes, Secretary of State, in his book, Grimes’ North Carolina Wills. All wills prior to 1762 are there found in abstract form, and the later ones Mr. J. R. B. Hathaway did the same for in his Quarterlies, now procurable in all libraries in book form. These Quar- terlies are a wonderful contribution to the collection of any library, 8iving as they do such a fund of information about the entire history of eastern North Carolina. Ifa person in search of data from these counties will work this book in conjunction with the two mentioned he or she will be well repaid for the trouble. The Court held May, 1693, i shows sitting as Justices, Alexander Lil- ington, Caleb Calloway, and John Barrow. The will of Robert Smith tis ae at this court, and Jonathan Bateman and John Durant Son of George) were appointed to appraise his estate. Mrs. Sarah r of court, demanding estate due her, “now in the hands of Mr. Edward Smythrick in Chowan county.” On the grand s of “Timo Pead, Mr Rich Evins, Mr Antho ch, Mr Israel Snelling, Mr Tho T (Toddy), Mr Jno Little, 8; mas Tondle Mr Jno Stepne, Mr James : pettit jury consisted of My ee Hogg. The Ralph Fletcher, Mr Christopher Butler, Mr Timo Clare, Mr J ames Thigpen, Mr Tho. Pierce, Mr Patrick Kinedy, warring), Mr Robert Brightwell, Mr Geo See eee alec 8 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Eames, Mr Isac Wilson, Mr John Willoughby, Mr Francis Foster.” Robert and Johanna Beasley were paid for six days attending court, and Caleb Calloway received 30 shillings from the estate of “Guyles Long deceased” for what reason is not specified. Diana (Manners) Harris, wife of Thomas, married second William Foster, 1675, hence the next precinct court came to order at the house of “Diana Foster in February 1694/4, with same justices present. The proceeding of this court show that Mr. John Davis was dead, and John Philpott withdrew an action against Richard Nowell. Rights were proven by Thomas Lepper for ten persons as follows: Thomas (twice) Ann, Sarah, Rebecca Lepper, Ann Kent, John Thomas, William Brown, William Brickstone, and Nicholas Roberson. Caleb Calloway proved rights for “Dan’ll Pembroke, Tho. Merett (an Indian) and Arthur Long.” The last captain in Bacon’s Rebellion. Roger Snell by gift conveyed land to Jonathan Taylor. The will of Mr. George Durant was probated during the session of this court, “by oath of Mr. John Philpott and Mr. Francis foster.” Seth Sothel had also passed away, and his will was proven by Col. William Wilkinson, Capt. Henderson Walker, and Sarah Woolard, all residents of Perquimans. Lawrence Arnold, deceased, his widow, Elizabeth, was sworn in as his Administratrix. Rights were proven by Thomas Pierce, for himself, John, Susanna, Ruth, Dorothy, Mary, and John Pierce. Hannah Gosby proved rights for her son, John Gosby, Jno. Anderson, Jean Anderson, Katherine Kinsey, Jeremiah White and Henry Clayton. (John Kinsey came to North Carolina from Nansemond County, Virginia, and wedded Katherine, daughter of Fran- cis Toms, having one son, John, born 1692, his death occurring soon after, she married second John Nicholson.) John Bentley entered land for importations, Jean, Mary, and Sarah Bentley. Jenkins Williams proved rights for himself. Timothy Clare imported Edmond Rodman, and Richard Fox, Junior. Samuel Nicholson rights for Christopher Nicholson, and Hannah his wife (who came from New England) Deliver- ance Sutton (daughter of said Christopher, and wife of Joseph Sutton) Francis Simons, Hannah Nicholson. Thomas Harloe proved rights for himself, Mary (twice) and John Harloe, probably his son. John Durant rights for himself and wife Sarah (Jooke). William Godfrey rights for himself and Sarah Godfrey. James, Ann, Alice, and John Wilson came to Carolina as headrights of James ffewox. Edward Mayo, Senior, trans- ported himself and children, Edward, Sarah, Ann, Elizabeth Mayo, also Em John, and Ann Nixon, and Samuel and Affica Pike. William Butler rights for himself and wife Diana. Richard Nowell rights for himself Joan, Ellinor, Alice, and Olliver Nowell, John Smith, Charles, George, and Mary Taylor. (Richard Nowell settled on Little River.) Tabitha EARLY INHABITANTS 9 Haskeet (Hasket) rights for John Gray and Tabitha his wife (her daughter), John Gray, Junior, and Thomas Gray. waring rights for Edward Berry, and John Deadman (who died at the house of John Harris July 15, 1692, for whom Deadman’s Swamp in Perquimans was named). The name of Manwarring appears on the records of Richmond County, Virginia, and one Stephen Manwarring came to Carolina from Surry County, Virginia, apparently. Thomas Hassold (Hassell) came from Pennsylvania about this time bringing with him Thomas Snowden, Mary and Thomas Hassold, Jr. William Barclift proved rights for himself, Sarah Beasley, James, and Johanna Beasley, Richard and Sarah Chastone (Chesson). The third court held in the precinct of Perquimans, convened at the same residence, with Justices present; Major Alexander Lillington, Mr. Henry White (a Quaker who came to Perquimans from Surry County, Virginia, where he purchased land from John Troy of Surry, June 9, 1655), Mr. Thomas Lepper, Mr. John Barrow, Esquires. At this sitting of court Ann Parish, formerly Jacocks (wife of Thomas of Little River), acknowledged a deed of gift to her son, John Huffton. Thomas Hassold entered land on Northeast side of Perquimans River, between the lands of Samuel Pricklove, and Thomas Attoway. During the session of the court Elizabeth Arnold petitioned the court to the effect that Law- rence Arnold her deceased husband had bequeathed his estate unto their son John, which was to be turned over to him when he reached the age of thirteen years, prayed for a guardian to be appointed in the person of Jonathan Bateman, whom she later married for her second husband. Thomas Hassold presented a petition showing that Thomas Snoden, a child, was left with him by his father-in-law, Edmund Pirkins, and that said child was bound to him until he was twenty-one years old. Court November 6 au » 1694, at Mrs. Diana Fosters; same Justices present. Petition presented b : y Mr. John Hunt (who lived in Little River), show- ing that “Mrs Ann Durant held in her possession books and papers be- longing to the estate of Mr William Therrill,” prayed that they be turned over to him, he being the only living Executor, which was granted. George Durant, husband of said Ann, in his life time was Executor for Mr. William Therrill, who was one of his followers during the rebellion of 1677-79. William Therrill in his will probated i speaks of George Durant of “Berty Point,” lived on Little River. n Perquimans County, and said Therrill himself William Lacey proved rights for himself, his father, William Lacey, Sr., Grace, and John Lacey, probably his wife and brother, and Jean Davis. James Loadman rights for himself (twice) and his mother, Jean Buyard. Stephen Man- ee ee 10 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Thomas Gilliam appeared in the court and accused Robert White and Vincent, his son, with grand larceny. The court ordered that a penalty be imposed upon the two of having the letter “I” branded in the hand which was duly executed. Augustine Scarbrough entered 300 acres of land on Powells Point Neck. Thomas Haskins (Hoskins) appeared in court for the first time. Elizabeth Banks of London appointed “beloved friends ffrancis Tomes and John Hawkins” attorneys to recover money and goods due from the estate of Seth Sothel, late Governor of Carolina. Thomas White, and Diana, his wife (late wife of William Foster), en- tered a suit against John Wilson. These two were continually in litiga- tion with some one in the precinct. Jurors appointed for their case; Wil- liam Jackson, Robert Moline (Modlin), John Belman (who immigrated to Perquimans from Surry County, Va.), Uriah Cannon, John Raper, Thomas Gilliam, and John Barrow, foreman. (Thomas Gilliam also came from Surry County, Va., to Perquimans. ) A General Court was held at the house of Mr. Thomas White (he having married Diana Foster, widow of William Foster, nee Manners), September 25, 1694, with Honorable Thomas Harvey, presiding. Major Alexander Lillington in behalf of John Wright of Virginia brought suit against Thomas Haskins (Hoskins) for debt. On September 26, Hon- orable Thomas Harvey, Esquire, present Deputy Governor of this Province, and Councilors; “ffrancis Tomes, Benjamin Lakar, Major Samuel Swann, Coll. Thomas Pollock, Daniel Akehurst, Esquires, and Captain Anthony Dawson, and Mr. John Durant, assistants. At this sitting of court the will of Coll. Francis Hartley was probated, and Mrs. Susanna Hartley chosen as Administratrix of his estate. Mary Lamb, widow of Joshua, who had migrated to Perquimans from New England in court on legal business. Thomas Welch, indentured servant of Mr. J oseph Commander prayed for his freedom, which was granted. September 28, 1694. Major Samuel Swann proved rights, himself, wife, Sarah (daughter of William Drummond), William, Samuel, Sam- son, Henry, and Thomas Swann, and Elizabeth Hunt; negroes Tom, Mary, Hanah, Eliza, and Jane, for transportation of which he received 650 acres of land on the Sound in Perquimans precinct. November 29, 1694, Daniel Phillips received an appointment and be- came Deputy Marshall of Perquimans. A list of tithables was exhibited in court numbering 787 souls, and a levy of five shillings was imposed upon each person therein named. On February 25, 1694/5 Anne Ward petitioned the court for administration on estate of her deceased husband Francis Ward, which was granted. Elizabeth Bateman, widow of Jona- than, craved her third part of her husband’s estate, his son Jonathan EARLY INHABITANTS 11 being Executor. Jacob Overman proved rights for himself, Dorothy, Jacob, Junior, Tho., Ephrim, Margery, Charles, and Ann Overman. Diana White (petition) for her son, John Harris, same court, prayed for his estate. February 27, 1695, the will of Mrs. Ann Durant was proven by oath of Jno. Clapper and Elinor Moline (Modlin), and Thomas Durant was made Executor, March 1, 1695. James Ward and Hanah’, his wife, relict of Richard Stiball were granted Execution the estate of said Stiball. Major Samuel Swann, Surveyor, for the Province of Carolina, brought suit against Benjamin Laker for non-payment of his fee, he having surveyed 1500 acres for said Laker, which was dismissed. In 1696 the records show that there were in Carolina sixty or seventy scattered families, settled principally along the water front for twenty miles up Little River shore, and around to Perquimans River. The inlet of Roanoke was frequented by small vessels trading to and from the West India Islands, and pirates and run-away slaves resorted to this place from Virginia. (Colonial Records, Vol. I, page 467.) John Archdale was Governor of Carolina at this time, the only Quaker to hold such a high office. He favored his own sect, and his constituents became flush with appointments to every known position in his power to bestow, but he made a wise forbearing just reign with the colony en- joying peace and security under his benign rule. Honorable Francis Jones, Benjamin Laker, Major Samuel Swann, and Thomas Harvey, Esquires, Lords Deputies during the incumbency of Archdale. January Court, 1696/7 was “holden” at the house of Thomas N ichols, with Justices present; Mr. John Godfrey, Caleb Calleway, Captain Ralph Fletcher, John Barrow, and Samuel Nicholson. James Oates appeared for the first time at this court. Rights were proven by Thomas Speight, for himself, John Morres (Morris), Elizabeth, John, Junior, William, and Mare Morres. Denis Maclenden proved rights for himself, Rebecca Carpenter, Elizabeth Brient, Denis Francis, and Thomas Maclenden. Abraham Williams rights for himself, wife Anne, and Edward, and John Williams. Peter Jones brought suit in this court. In March, 1696/7, John Stepney took oath as Clerk of Perquimans. Court at the house of Mr. Thomas Blount April, 1697, with Justices present; Caleb Calleway, Judge Captain Ralph Fletcher, Mr. John Barrow, Mr. John Godfrey, Mr. John Whedby and Mr. Samuel Nichol- son. Richard Nowel and Ellener, his wife, acknowledged a deed of gift to their daughter, Allis. Mr. John Whedby did the same for his two children, Richand and Deborah. John Lilly, Robert Harmon and Jona- than Tailor were appointed constables of the precinct. 12 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY EARLY INHABITANTS 13 Court met at the house of James Oates January, 1698, at which time Timothy Clare was appointed “Keeper of the Toole Bookes of Piquemons on West sid, and Isaack Wilson on ye East Sid.” Tolls had become necessary on account of vagrant persons pilfering cattle from the herds of their neighbors, and driving them into Virginia for sale, therefore a law was passed that each animal, cattle, hog or sheep should be marked to prevent thievery. April, 1698, court at same place. William Bogue appointed con- stable “from ye Narrows of piquemons to Suttens Creek, and to Mr. Lakars Crick on ye West Side.” Court at Mr. James Oates October, 1698, with Hon’ble Thomas Harvey, Deputy Governor, presiding. The Court of January, 1699, came to order at the same house. John Parish was appointed overseer of the highway “from the ferry to Mr Whedbys path.” It is to be deplored that the “ferry” here spoken of is not better designated. In October of the same year a “Grate brig” is mentioned over the head of Perqui- mans River, where James Perrisho served as overseer. This bridge was probably the same later called “Newbys Bridge” and crossed the River beyond Belvidere going to Piney Woods. An Assembly was held at the house of Mr. James Oates J anuary, 1699-1700. Mr. James Cole received permission to build a “Mill at the head of Indian Crick” during the sitting of this court. Court at Mr. James Oates house April, 1700, when William Moore proved rights for transporting himself, and wife Elizabeth into this country. Court at same place October, 1700. Daniel Hall and wife Rose appeared in court. James Oates was dead October 6, 1703. His will was probated J anuary, 1704, and names son J oseph, and wife, Elizabeth, another, legatee Jonathan Evins. Elizabeth Oates was a daughter of John Wyatt and wife Rachel Calloway. The ages of their children are given in Berkeley Parish Register as follows: John, born August T; 1697; John (first by name), born February 4, 1667; Jesse, born August 31, 1669; Mary, born November 16, 1672. Joseph Oates moved from Perquimans to Beaufort County. Court at the house of Captain Anthony Dawson April 8, 1701, at which time Captain Ralph Fletcher had been advanced to the office of Judge of the precinct. Justices Samuel Nicholson, Francis Foster, James Cole, and Samuel Charles. The next court J uly &, 1701, at same house, Robert Inkrsone “sheweth that Walter Sestion is ded Haven Made No Will” prays for administration on his estate “having married Rellock of said Sestion.” John Pricklo petitioned the court that “francis Bedson (Belson) Lay Sick at His—— (House). A long time, who died and was Buried At His on Cost, now prays for Custodie of his Estate.” Court was “Holden at ye Gran Court House for ye precinet of Per- quimons ye Secont tues In October 1701.” Major Samuel Swann and Elizabeth, his wife (second wife, daughter of Alexander Lillington), acknowledged a deed to Samuel Swann, Jr. John Hecklefield petitioned the court “Shewen that George Prody Is dead Haven Maide No Will” and prays for management of his estate. Samuel Philips and James Chesen petitioned the court for their share of a crop made while living with John Lilly, and it was ordered that said Samuel should have “full Sheare and Chesen a Halfe Sheare.” John Hecklefield had just arrived in Carolina and he made choice of Little River as his future home. Court was held at his house for a number of years and an Assembly in 1707. On April, 1702, court at the house of Captain James Coles. Peter Albertson “sheweth that John Lilly was indebted to Ann Jones Now his Wife, and James Oates was ordered to pay to said Albertson Tenn Shillings and six pence.” At same session of court Sarah Harris chose as her guardian her uncle, Nathaniel Albertson. Mrs. Mary Swann (wife of Samuel Swann, Jr.), proved his will in Court at Capt. James Coles’ October, 1702. The will of Albert Albertson was probated during the same Court by Mary, his widow, and sons, Albert, Peter, and Nathaniel. At this Court Thomas Winslow “Proved on Write for his freedom An Assigned it to Timothy Clar.” Soon after this date he married Elizabeth Clare, daughter of Timothy, and it seems certain he was an apprentice to said Clare, and had just come of age. A “Gen’ll Court was held at the House of Captain John Hecklefield in Little River, October 27, 1702. The function of this Court appears to have been on the same basis of our present day Supreme Court. Those of note present at this session were Honorable Samuel Swann, Esquire; Honorable William Glover, Esquire; John Jenkins, Esquire; William Duckenfield (whose home was in Bertie County), who came to prosecute a suit against Thomas Evins. Henderson Walker was Governor of the Province, April 24, 1703. Peter Godfrey was appointed Clerk of Perquimans, J anuary 1702/3, at which time Captain John Stepney turned over the books, while Samuel Swann administered the oath to the new Clerk, being secretary of the Court. Governor Walker had sworn in three new justices, Samuel Swann, Frances Toms, and William Glover. Court at Captain James Coles February 2, 1703. Hannah Snellen, widow of Israel, acknowledged a deed to her “Chelldren,” Rachel and Esther. Soon after this date she became the wife of Timothy Clare, his third and last wife. Sarah Harris made choic e of her grandmother, Mary Albertson, as her guardian. 14 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Court at same place March 9, 1703, when William Turner made over a patent of land unto James Newby and wife, Sarah, and they sold it to James Foster. At the same court the orphans of Thomas and Mary Hancocke were bound to Gabriel Newby. This is the first mention of any one by the name of Newby in the court proceedings of Perquimans, and from that fact they seem to have recently arrived in Carolina. At this court Eza (Esau) Albertson was “Sworne Constable, from the hithermost part of Little River to the lower side of Suttons Creeke.” Lawrence Arnold (2) had the embarrassing experience of having a child sworn to him out of wedlock by Jeane Richards, servant of John Heckle- field. John West, brother-in-law of the orphans of Lewis Alexander and Esther Knight, was ordered to take them with Emanuel Knight under his care. A second General Court came to order on March 29, 1703, at the house of Captain John Hecklefield; Councilors present: Honorable William Glover, Thomas Symons, Richard Plater and William Collins, Esquires. An account of the estate of John Harvey, Esquire, was presented in Court by Mr. Christopher Gale. The will of Samuel Pricklove was probated by oath of Francis Penrice and John Anderson. Mr. Henry Baker of Virginia brought suit against William Early for debt; there- upon he appointed his “good friend” Samuel Swann, Esquire, of Carolina attorney to collect all delinquencies due him from said Early. Another General Court at Captain John Hecklefield’s house on July 27, 1703, when said Hecklefield sued Captain Richard Sanderson for £10 due him. He also attached the estate of Daniel Phillips, and levied a second attach- ment against William Nicholson’s estate. John Eavans made petition in this court. Thomas Dewham (Derham) of Bath was arraigned in Court'for the murder of William Hudson, who had been slain September preceding, for which crime he was sentenced to be branded on the brawn of the left hand with the letter M, but he appears to have been released from the cruel punishment by the following Court. Court was held on April 11, 1704, at the house of Dennis Macclenden. Some of the inhabitants of Carolina mentioned as being in Court were James Beesley (Beasley) and Mary, his wife, Francis Wells and David Harris, and wife, Elizabeth. Constance Snowden, wife of Thomas re- linquished her dower right in land unto John Bateman, and Thomas Evans and Mary, his wife, acknowledged a deed made by them to Thomas Snowden. A petition was presented in Court by James Thigpen, show- ing the need of a road “to be cleared from the ferry out to the High Road.” Court same house July 11, 1704. William Morgan brought suit against David Harris for “Defamacon and Aspersing words, he having said Thee art a Rogue and Ile prove itt.” This defamation of character EARLY INHABITANTS 15 proving to be pure slander, the court ruled that the defendant should cast himself upon the mercy of the Court and pay all cost. John White and Alice were defendants in a case. About this time roads became a erying need and many resolutions appear on the Court records authorizing new roads or clearing and straightening old ones, therefore the old road from Lakars Creek was ordered to be cleared and Caleb Calleway was appointed overseer. William Williams proved rights for himself and at the next session of court his wife Susannah appointed friend Dennis Macclenden her attorney. On January 1, 1704/5, Colonel William Wilkinson and Hester, his wife, by Thomas Snowden, their attorney, brought suit against Johannah Taylor, Executor of the estate of William Boyce, deceased, for two rings belonging to said Susannah. Richard Skinner became overseer of the highway “in Room of Francis Beasley.” Court at the house of Dennis Macclenden April 1, 1705, at which date Thomas Snowden was appointed “Clearke of Court for Perquimans precinct.” The Court records name the fact that about this date Deborah Whidby (daughter of John), became the wife of Henry Bonner. January 6, 1705. Court at Dennis Macclenden’s. Isaac Wilson proved rights, for “Importacon” of Mary Brasinan (Brassuer) Elizabeth Bras- man, John Morris, James White, Anne Barker, George Baite and wife, Rebeccah Ratcliffe, Joseph Canerle, Richard Turner, William Barn- _ Stable, John Hooks, Isaac and Abraham Ricks, for which he was awarded 1200 acres of land in Perquimans Precinct. Ralph Boasman, who immi- grated to Perquimans from Surry County, Virginia, had rights proven for importing Samuel, Elizabeth, Mercy, and Susannah Bond, Matthew Potter, Sarah Johnson, and Luke Grace. James N uby was allowed 300 acres of land for the transportation of John, Magdalen, Elizabeth, and James Newby. He took up land in Pasquotank County where he died. As soon as this 300 acres was entered he immediately conveyed it to Isaac Wilson of Perquimans. Mrs. Deborah Whedbee, widow of John, married second Dennis Mac- clenden, and it was at her house that Court was held J uly 9, 1706, the presumption being admissible that she was a widow for the second time. The Justices present at this Court were James Cole, Thomas Long, Joseph Sutton, Senior, William Long, Esquires. Ezekiel Maudlin, deceased, his wife, Hannah, being Administratrix. Ralph Bosman was appointed Constable. Ordered that John Parish, Francis Beesley and Samuel Phelp be “packers” for this precinct, “John Parish from the head of Little River to the mouth thereof and soe around up Pequimins River to Lillys Creek,” and Francis Beasley and Samuel Phelps for the remainder of the precinct. Plainly this demonstrates the fact that along 16 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY the bank of Little River and the mouth of Perquimans the settlers were more thickly congregated than further up towards the interior. Samuel Phelps was ordered to “keep the Toll Booke att the Head of Pequimins River.” Mr. James Minge appears for the first time at a Court August 8, 1696, held at the house of James Thigpen, proving rights for himself, his wife, Ruth (nee Laker), and eight negroes for which he secured 1000 acres of land. His land situated in Harveys Neck ran along the bank of what is now called “Minsie” Creek then and later named in deeds as Ming Creek. Richard Turner proved rights and had 450 acres of land turned over to him for importing himself, wife, Bridget, William Barnstable, Elizabeth Turner (who married Newby), J ohn Turner and John Hooks. Edward Wilson was appointed constable “in Room of Po Davenport.” Among the Justices present only two, James Cole = ohn Stepney, could sign their own names, all the others making marks. A letter written by John Holden March 21, 1707, to the Lords ps Trade, deplores the fact that “Carolina was barred by Inlets which spoi trade, as none but small vessels from New England and apes: er able to cross these obstructions.” He further asserts that “the soil o Albemarle is more lusty” than that of South Carolina, producing in abundance tobacco, corn, wheat, and that the cattle, hogs and sheep thrive in the open all winter. This could have been no exaggeration as the same is the case at the present day. Commodities such as hides, tar, furs, beaver, otter, fox, wild cat, and deer skins were plentiful. Leather, herbs and drugs were some of the exportations at quite an early date. An affidavit made by Robert Lawrence of Nansemons County, Virginia, asserted that he was 69 years old, being seated about 47 years upon a plantation on South West side of Chowan River, where he had — for the past seven years and that he was well acquainted with the boundary lines of those rivers. indo An Assembly met at the House of Captain John Hecklefield in Little River October 11, 1708, where were gathered nine representatives from Chowan, two from Pasquotank of Quaker choosing, five from Currituck, with the number from Perquimans not designated. Mr. Edward Mose- ley was chosen Speaker of the House. The country became torn and rent with dissatisfaction as another rebellion called the Cary Rebellion arose like a monster causing distrust and discontent among the struggling colonists. This rebellion was at its height in 1709-10, when the country had hardly recovered from the dissention of 1677-79, proved a great hard- ship on those peacefully minded and disrupted the governemnt. Rev. John Rainsford who had been selected to serve the Church of England in Carolina received a letter of warning from Mr. Hyde about EARLY INHABITANTS this time which purported in part “that he would not have him dis- couraged by misrepresentations made by Mr. Urmstone (John), who will be loud in complaining, but the dissatisfaction of said person is in the greater part owing to himself, as his unfortunate temper in no way suits the natual born people of America, who were not to be won by any thing but gentle methods, and he by his railings and morose disposition had driven the people from the Church.” This dissatisfaction on the part of Church of England people had augmented the ranks of the Quakers, and numbers of Church people had gone over to the new religion. The last Council to convene in Perquimans was held at the house of Captain John Hecklefield in Little River July 4, 1712. No date appears to justify the assertion but it was probably about this date that “Phelps. Point” became the seat of Precinct Court. However the earliest authenti- cated sitting of Court on the Point is 1735, but the Assembly passed an Act for a Court House to be erected thereon in 1722, Many persons were summoned to Court on Phelps Point soon after this date. A Council was held at the house of Honorable Edward Hyde, Governor, and Captain General, June 2, 1712, in Chowan County. Governor Hyde died September 8, 1712, of a violent fever. His death left the colony in a deplorable condition at a time when they were facing a barbarous enemy, confronted with a scarcity of provisions, and worst of all a divided people. A great misfortune had befallen them, with no strong hand to lead through the troubled waters. September 12, 1712, Edward Wilson “Dead without a will,” his wife, Sarah, and daughter, Elizabeth Wiatt, nearest of kin with Daniel Jones (who had married another daughter), Executors. For a period of nine years no precinct Court records are to be found while the precinct was readjusting its broken order into some form of Stability, after recent disorders. The house of Mrs. Elizabeth French was honored by the sitting of this Court, as John Hecklefield had ‘passed to his great reward, and her home became the regular meeting place for Several years. She may have been the widow of John Hecklefield, but if so this made her fourth marriage. The Minute books and loose papers give ample proof that a well Organized ferry was in use between two points of land called Phelps Point, and N ewbys Point before 1735. On N ewbys Point Nathan Newby Supervised the “setting over” of persons who wished to cross the River and in like manner Jonathan Phelps dispensed the same act of courtesy, both being pai i i of Hi 17 18 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Hertford, having as Directors of said town John Harvey, John Clayton and Nathan Newby. Jonathan Phelps had died before this date, and his son Benjamin now had charge of the “Ferry.” Nathan Newby lived at “Bear Garden on the opposite side from Hertford, and here it was that Gideon Newby in 1784 made a deed for land (75 acres) Nigh the Float Bridge Road” showing that a float bridge was in use across Per- quimans River at that date. By Act of Assembly October, 1739, a tax of 2 shillings 6 pence was levied upon each “Tythable for the purpose of building a Publick Goal” and Nathan Newby was ordered to make a “Good sufficient double Door to the Prison of Oak Planks and provide a Good Lock to be fixed in the. Middle of the Door with a Good Bolt” April, 1754, and John Weeks was appointed “Keeper of the Common Goal on November 12, 1760. Zachariah Chancey made a charge against Gabriel Newby of Per- quimans in Court August 6, 1735, his petition setting forth; that said Newby had used “wicked Boastful Malitious Scanderlous and Oprobius English words” against said Chancey thereby causing him great unrest, and that he felt himself to be “in danger of much harm of his good name and Office, praying the Court to administer Punishment either Corporal or Pecuniary” that he be hereafter deterred from like libelious words. Another Act of Assembly provided that each person in Perquimans Precinct should be taxed for the “Building of a publick warehouse as by Law Directed” of the following dimensions: 12 feet high, 18 feet wide, 25 feet long, and Macrora Scarbrough and Nathaniel Caruthers were appointed to “Manage” and agree with proper persons to build said warehouse as soon as possible. Nathan Newby (2) was deceased on October 18, 1762, when Seth Sumner ‘was chosen in his place as one of the Directors of the town of Hertford. An Act of Assembly July, 1755, for “Establishing a Ferry from Newbys Point to Phelps Point Whereon the Courthouse Now Stands on Perquimans River” makes plain the fact that the Court had moved from Little River to Hertford some time before this date, in fact no Court had convened in a private dwelling since the one held in the house of Mrs. Elizabeth French in 1721. Jonathan Phelps and Nathan Newby were each allowed by the county £4 per annum for “Setting over ferry free Inhabitants of this county at Court times Elections Members of Assembly, Vestrymen and Musters in said county.” Jonathan Phelps was granted “Lycences to keep an Ordinary at his Now Dwelling house on Phelps Point on same date.” Nathan Newby (2) was ordered by the Court to “Erect and Com- pleat a warehouse on the Courthouse Lot for Inspection of Tobacco on — EARLY INHABITANTS 19 Phelps Point” the dimensions of same to be as follows: “30 feet long, 20 feet wide with 714 pitcht, a Squair Roof weather boarded with half Inch plank well Nailed with tenpenny Nails, well Shingled with hart Sypress Shingles two feet long Nailed with 8 penny Nails to be Com- pleted by November 1, 17—” for which he received £37. William Skinner and James Sitterson were appointed Inspectors of tobacco. John Harvey and Joseph White were ordered to “Supply Steel yards and other Necessary Materials for said Inspectors.” (Minute book, Perquimans . County, 1755.) A motion was made by Richard Cheston in Court July 3, 1740, for laying out a road from Newbys Point to the main road leading to Morgans. Granted. This road appears to be the same which now runs from the Causeway to Winfall. Zachariah Nixon, Richard Cheston and James Morgan, Senior, were appointed to lay off the road. On the same date Mary Newby, widow, petitioned the court that her “Tithables be taken off the main road to labour on the ferry road, it being more Convenient to me than the main road and I can better tend the ferry if any person Comes to be Set over my lands being on that road Can Set them over so shall get no Blame.” (Petition granted.) Mary Newby (nee Toms, wife of Nathan first) was required to give bond after the death of her husband in 1735 for the maintenance of the ferry between her Point and where the ferry landed on the Phelps Point side. She exhibited her husbands will in Court, July, 1735. Soon after his death she married Samuel Moore. Her son, Nathan (2), continued to operate the ferry, which was later cared for by Samuel Pretlow who married his widow. Jonathan Phelps, who had charge of the ferry on the Hertford side, died before January, 1769, when Francis Nixon in behalf of Benjamin Phelps, his son, petitioned the Court showing that about January 1, 1767, he had rented the ferry and ferry house in the town of Hertford and by Order of Court for six years on condition that the highest bidder should pay the rent yearly which had been bid off to Hatten Williams in behalf of William Newbold, now in possession, who failed to pay the rent, and said Nixon now prayed for the use of said premises for four years. This Francis Nixon had married the widow of Nathan Newby (2). She being Kesiah Pierce, daughter of Thomas, and having for her third husband Samuel Pretlow. Dorothy Phelps (nee Jordan daughter of Matthew Jordan of Isle of Wight County, Virginia), wife of Jonathan had by him son, Benjamin, and a daughter, Dorothy. The widow of Jonathan Phelps married second John Skinner, and he is found at a later date keeping the ferry. 20 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY A petition was brought in Court by Evan Skinner (no date) praying for leave to build a “House of Entertainment on the Lott and a half of ground Laid out for Publick Buildings, as are convenient and Necessary for Man or Horse,” which was granted. The location of this house is uncertain. Thomas Nicholson, being guardian for Joseph McAdams, prayed the Court for an Order to “run a ferry over to Nixonton which might prove of great ease to the publick,” and also petitioned the Court “that said Orphans’ slaves be exempt from working on the publick road rather putting their labor on the road” that leads to Nags Head Chappel. (No date.) The “Inhabitants of Old Neck complained that they were at great hardship for want of a road, and prayed the Court to haves one cleared from Francis Toms Bridge to the mouth of Suttons Creek. The following persons were assigned to keep the road in order: Richard Sanders, Aaron Albertson, Joseph Ratcliff, Samuel Farks,. Obristapher Sutton, Thos. Pierce, and Joseph Newby. The records mention a Land- ing” at the mouth of Suttons Creek on the south side, and it is possible that the road here spoken of is the same still traceable through the woods past the Martin Towe home straight to the Creek. The road is now impassable. The “Inhabitants on the North side of Orepeak Swamp” prayed the Court for a road to be cleared “at the path Now going over the Swamp to the County line by James Sumners into the main road” which was granted. Benjamin Phelps gave bond July 20, 1774 “to keep an Ordinary (Lodging house) at his now dwelling house” and pledged himself to “Constantly Provide good wholesome Cleanly Lodging and Dyet for Travellers and Stable foder and corn for horses,” for the term of one year. Petitioners: Joseph Robinson, Thomas Newby, Nathan Newby, Cor- nelius Moore, John Murdaugh, Francis Newby, Merchants and traders from Perquimans to the Colony of Virginia, Sheweth : that Moses Eason, a planter obtained an order of Court for turning up the road below the Mill dam, over Bassetts Swamp on the main road leading to Virginia, claiming it would shorten the way, and said petitioners find it is at least a mile and a half further, and before the winter will be impassable, prays for an order for the road to have its former position. July, 1760. This road passed through what is now Gates County and may have been the same route taken by the present road called “the Virginia Highway.” The Kings Quit Rents were paid at Deep Creek and Charles Denman was treasurer of Perquimans precinct. Macrora Scarbrough, one-time treasurer, was accused of being “a high criminal” by a complaint laid ee EARLY INHABITANTS 21 before the Assembly, 1744. James Castellaw preferred the charge and the next day Scarbrough appeared in Court and resigned. A petition from citizens of Perquimans brought before the Assembly, 1756, praying the body to lay off 100 acres on Phelps Point for a town and town common, but the town does not appear to have been really incorporated until 1759. The Point boasted a Court House long before this date which seems to have stood on the point where the warehouse was built, but no positive proof can be found to substantiate the fact. It is claimed by old citizens that in their memory a deep depression like a large ditch came up from the River as far as the business section of the town, and that a wharf built at the end of Grubb street brought and. carried the commerce to and from outside cities. If this be true the “warehouse” above mentioned may very well have been located on the River back of the present Court House and still have been on the Court House lot, which public ground was not at so long a period of time ago much larger than it is at the present time, embracing all the land from the corner of Grubb Street to the corner where Blanchards store now stands. The County gradually sold off lots of the public ground, and streets and sidewalks took up more until the Court House Green became a square, surrounded by business structures as at present. Public warehouses doing business in Perquimans in 1764 appear to have been at Cypress Bridge, Hertford, Sanders Landing, John Barrows, Yeopin Creek, Seth Sumners, Little River Bridge, Judge Barclifts (Durants Neck), and J oseph Suttons, the last at the mouth of Suttons Creek. Col. John Harvey commanded the Militia in 1776. Rev, Charles Petti- grew writing to the Home Mission Board in England, said he was taken into Perquimans and officiated in Berkeley Parish where there were five Chapels, at which he preached and was paid by voluntary contribution. Miles Harvey was appointed Colonel of Militia by the September Con- ress, 1775; William Skinner, Lieutenant Colonel; Thomas Harvey and Richard Clayton, Majors. Perquimans County raised a Company of Minute Men in the Revolutionary War. This county was a stronghold of Quakers, and was one of the four which was divided in 1672, becoming at that date Perquimans Precinct. In April, 1776, Benjamin Harvey, Junior, and Edmund Blount were appointed to gather all arms to be found in the county for the use of troops, fifty of which were sent under guard, commanded by Captain William Moore to the defense of Wilmington. John Harvey was Speaker of the Provincial Congress at New Bern, 1774, 1775, 1776. Other members from Perquimans: Andrew Knox, Thomas Harvey, John Whed- Benjamin Harvey, William bee, Junior, Joseph Jones, Miles Harvey, 22 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Skinner, Charles Blount, Charles Moore, William Hooper. Councilors : 1776-1868, John Skinner, Henry Skinner; State Treasurer, William Skinner; Superior State Judge Jonathan B. Albertson; State Senator, 1777, William Skinner; Representatives, Benjamin Harvey, John Har- vey; Members of Constitutional Convention, 1788-1875, Samuel J ohn- son, William Skinner, Joshua Skinner, Thomas Harvey, John Skinner, Joseph Harvey, Benjamin Perry, Ashbury Sutton, J onathan a. Jacocks. Members of the Assembly: Joseph Jessop, Thomas Speight, Charles Denman, Samuel Phelps, Macrora Scarbrough, Richard Skinner, Marmaduke Norfleet (He lived in that part of Perquimans cut off into Gates), Zebulon Clayton, Richard Sanderson, J oshua Long, Thomas Weeks, Joseph Sutton, James Sumner, Nathaniel Caruthers, William Wiatt, Tully Williams, George Durant, Luke Sumner, J ohn Harvey, Benjamin Harvy, Francis Brown, Thomas Bonner, William Mackey, Charles Blount, Seth Sumner, Andrew Knox, John Skinner, Nathaniel Williams, John Whedbee. Before 1740. The first Tax list found in Perquimans was one taken by Edward Hall in 1729. This list is interesting from the fact that it mentions the acreage of each person named on the list. They are given in rotation as follows: Jeremiah Sutton with 50 acres; John Leary, 100 acres; Edward Hall, Jr.. ——; Nathan Long, 150 acres; Zebulon Pratt, 46 acres; J ohn Smith, 75 acres; Ann Wilson, 100 acres; Robert Roe, 50 acres; Elisha Stone, ——; William Arkill, 167 acres; Thos. Thatch, 96 acres; Zebulon Calleway, 50 acres; Joseph Barrow, 300 acres; Luke White, 50 acres; Spencer Thach, 100 acres; Andrew Donaldson, 175 acres; John Wyatt, ——,; Mary Whidbee, 6614 acres; William Clemons, 240 acres ; Benjamin Sanders, 1019 acres; William Creecy, 250 acres; William Arrington, 160 acres; John Barrow, 200 acres; Nathan Skinner, 55 acres; Thos. Simmons, 130 acres; William Stepney, 350 acres; John Sanders, 162 acres; Frederick Luten, 22314 acres; Willis Butler, 140 acres; Richard Cale, 140 acres; Bailey Forbes, 399 acres; Lemuel Forbes, ——; Thomas Harmon, 209 acres; Leven Thach, 7214 acres; John Johnson, 50 acres; John Nixon, 236 acres; Jesse Bunch, 50 acres, Malachi Deal, ——; James Brinkley, 507 acres; Levy Creecy, 23114 acres; William Mullen, 50 acres; James Bush, 50 acres; Nathaniel Bratton, 152 acres; Francis Sutton, 50 acres; Leven Scot, 100 acres; William Long, 466 acres; Lemuel Long, 50 acres; Richard Hatfield, 207 acres; Jeremiah Doe, 3 William Jones, Jr., 11314 acres; Thos. Long, 10314 acres; Reuben Long, 143 acres; Joseph Thach, 100 acres; John Collins, 120 acres; Christopher ‘Collins, 104 acres; Joseph Mathias, 125 acres; Isacher Branch, 50 acres; William Branch, 15614 acres; Benjamin Bratton, 210 acres; John Lums- ford, 100 acres; Henry Hall, 125 acres; John Wingate, ——; Richard EARLY INHABITANTS 23 Skinner, 49214 acres; Thos. Stacey, 50 acres; Thos. Creecy, 337 acres; Eri Barrow, 200 acres and six negroes; Edward Wingate, 50 acres; Job Miller, 260 acres; William Jones Joiner, Thos. Whedbee, 133 acres; Frederick Halsey, 100 acres; William Standin, 286 acres; Joseph Nor- com, 322 acres; Joseph Harvey, 297 acres; Peleg Lawton, 200 acres ; Burton (?) Harvey, 500 acres; Robert Harvey, 300 acres; William Jones, Sr., 130 acres; Ezekeil Arrenton, 170 acres; Stephen Skinner, 15 acres; Isaac White, 13314 acres, Charles W. Miller, ; Delight Nixon, 416 acres; William Weston, 50 acres; Arodi Barrow, 25 acres; James White, 150 acres; Benjamin Smith, 139 acres; Jeremiah Collins, 100 acres; Ann Skinner, 200 acres; Gray Spruel, 226 acres; James McClenny, 50 acres; Mary Pratt, 3314 acres; William White, 477 acres; Sarah White, 800 acres; Thos. Parramore, 100 acres; Richard Hatfield, 6914 acres; John Skinner, 850 acres; Mary Harvey, 800 acres; Joshua Skinner, 550 acres; Jonathan Pearson, 52 acres; Thomas Harvey, Esquire, 379 acres and 18 town lots, 15 blacks, Thomas Harvey, 588 acres; Benjamin Harvey, 700 acres; (12 blacks each); Joseph Gilbert, 100 acres; Sarah Skillings, 2 town lots and two blacks; Charles Moore, Jr., 242 acres and six blacks; Samuel Penrice, ; Joshua Long, 62114 acres, Charles Pettigrew, 750 acres and ten blacks; William Skinner, 85114 acres; Thos. Jones Estate, 400 acres. A list of house-holders as taken by John Perry, 1744: Francis J ones, Ralph Fletcher, Zachariah Nixon, Samuel Moore, Thomas Jessop, Thomas Pierce, Joseph Ratelift, Aaron Albertson, Richard Sanders, John Anderson, Thomas Bateman, Arthur Albertson, Josiah Boswell, Mary Newby, Moses Elliott, John Stone, Thomas Winslow, Jr., John Mardlen, Abraham Elliott, Roger Kennion (Kenyon), Joseph Elliott, John Henby, Joseph Newby, Thomas Elliott, Ezckiell Maudlen, Sr., John Lacey, Joseph and James Henby, Edward Maudlen, Robert Bogue, John Morgan, Jobe Hendrickson, John Byrom, John Gyor, Arthur Croxton, Rachell Peirson, Thos. Bagley, William Bogue, John More, Josioue Bugue, Moses Wood, Thomas Hollowell, Peter Peirson, J. oseph Mayow, John Roberson, Joseph Winslow, Thomas Winslow, Sr., Thomas White, Truman Moore, John Wilson, William White, Richard Rainer, John Griffin, Francis J. ones, John Hutson, Evan Jones, Timothy Wins- low, Jacob Perry, John Winslow, Sr., Jacob Elliott, John White, John Lilly, Benjamin Perry, Phillip Perry, John Middleton, James Field, John Hollowell, William Hollowell. List of Taxables taken by Thomas Weeks, J.P., 1742: Robert Cock, George Gording, and sons, William and Nathaniel, Jeremiah Hendrick, Joseph Robinson, Thos. Knoles, Samuel Moore, Francis Toms, John Morris, John Guyer, Mary Newby, widow, and son, Thomas, Ezekiel 24 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Maudlin, Jane Morgan, widow, John Henby and son, Silvanus, Arthur Albertson, John Lacey, James Henby, Jr., Edward Maudlin, and sons, William and Ezekiel, Thos. Jessop, Jesse Newby, Thos. Barclift, John Mann, John Barclift, Sr., and son, John, Solomon Hendrick, David Huff- ton, Michael Murphy, Thos. Montague, Josiah Raper, Benjamin Mon- day, and son, Thomas, Thos. Stafford, William Tomblin, Margaret Stanton, and sons, Moses and Aaron Jackson, Charles Overman, John Robinson, William Hasket, Nathaniel Welch, Isaac Hendrick, William Colson, Phineas Nixon, John Winslow, William Knoles, Thos. Godfrey and son, Thomas, Samuel Right (Wright) William Arnold, Jno. Nixon, Jno. Moore, Thos. Sharbo, Thos. Winslow and son, Job, and six slaves (Thomas Winslow, Senior), Thos. Winslow, Jr., Joseph Ratcliff, Aaron Albertson, Jno. Anderson, Rachel Pearson, widow, and son, Jonathan, John Perrishaw, Josiah Bundy, John Wilson, William Bundy. As has already been mentioned John Skinner, married Dorothy, widow of Jonathan Phelps, who owned the land at the ferry and operated it as long as he lived. A stipend of £5 s5 p10 was paid to said John Skinner July 18, 1763, by Andrew Knox, Sheriff, of Perquimans for maintenance of the Ferry. “Having attended the ferry Duly for the Year past over Perquimans River at Publick times According to Order of Court.” John Skinner and Keziah Newby petitioned the court for their “Sallery.” At a Precinct Court April 18, 1754, Jacob Docton prayed the Court to exempt him from further taxation on account of “mind being im- paired.” Joshua Hobart did the same thing on account of a broken Shoulder April, 1762. The inhabitants on North East Side of the head of Vossess Creek petitioned the Court same date setting forth that they had “a long bad Road to make and maintain from the county Road by Joseph Outlands up said Creek to a branch of the Creek known by the name of Reedy Branch to be laid off from John Laceys to said Branch and all the inhabitants that are or may Settle within said Boundaries are expected to make and repair said Road, therefore they said petitioners pray to be exempt from Service on any other Road.” No history of Eastern North Carolina could be complete without men- tioning the notorious pirate Teach who frequented it is supposed every navigable River that emptied its waters into the Sound. He was an Englishman by birth and first settled in Virginia where he married a lady of quality in Alexandria of said state. He soon after began to show his brutal character and was known to have kicked this sweet lady down the stair of their home when in a white rage. His first unlawful venture proved to be blockade running, a favorite trade with him being bringing in negroes free of duty. When he had worn himself out in EARLY INHABITANTS 25 these nefarious practices and incensed the Virginia authorities to such a pitch that they were ready to execute him on speedy apprehension, he fled to North Carolina and for a while conducted himself in an exemplary manner even pruning himself before the Church of England as a very pious good fellow, which caused the people of his new home to half way believe he had been much traduced and he made many strong friends in Carolina who were later to repent of the association but could not entirely shake it off from fear. On land he appeared to be like other sea-faring men and he paid religiously the dues that were levied upon him and spent with a free hand among his neighbors and cohorts. But this good behavior vanished as soon as the sails were spread to the breeze, his natural cruelty becoming rampant. Of all sea rovers he was the most brutal, gaining for himself the title of being the “thug of the sea.” Perquimans records do not show any sign of his having ever lived or done any trading in the precinct and this county does not lay claim to residence of his or to his having any buried treasure stored away in the soil of Perquimans. It is a fact, however, that two of his sons lived apparently in this county and conveyed property in Perquimans. It is also said that he has descendants still living in the district but the writer does not give much credence to the fact. Among prominent sons of Perquimans mention must be made of Gen- eral William Skinner who saved the day at Great Bridge when the Continental troops were so hard pressed by the British. This splendid man served his county as faithfully in peace as he did in war and lies buried on a farm not far from Hertford. John Harvey, one of the early Provincial Governors, and his no less prominent son, Col. Thomas Harvey, Deputy Governor, are well estab- lished in the minds of historians. Perquimans County has produced many representative men, one of whom was Congressman T. G. Skinner. Another, Mr. Harry Skinner of Greenville, N. C., who has distinguished himself in many fields. Also Judge Harry Whedbee, born in Perquimans, of Greenville, N. C., of whom the county is very proud. Judge Ward is another and he rose from an humble beginning which gives him that much more to be grateful for, In an old house near the Chowan line the mother of Judge Ward first saw the light of day. This house is built of boards over a foot broad and two and one-half inches thick put together without studdings, dove- tailed at the corners and has withstood the weather for several genera- tions ; a most remarkable piece of workmanship in the way of architecture, There are in Perquimans many other old homes, some of them so far off the beaten path of travel that they are never seen unless they are specially sought. The history of most of these places is shrouded in IRS a a Tae 26 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY mystery and no one at the present day can give a detailed account of their age or occupants. In Durants Neck still in a livable condition is standing the old Whedbee home said to have been built in 1722. Another beautiful old home, that of Mr. James P. Whedbee, on the road to New Hope, burned not many years ago, is said to have had the loveliest wood- work on the interior to be found in the county. Just a few years ago the old Wood home near Hertford went up in flames. This house was built by a family of Cannons and there is an old burying ground near by with members of the family sleeping the long sleep. Too much can not be said for the old County of Perquimans but space forbids enumerating all the virtues of past, present and future possibilities of this land lying between Perquimans and Little Rivers. Out of the past arise forms long still storking before the present with dignified applause waving unlimited approval toward the growing alti- tude of the small corner of the earth which they formerly called home. And grateful hearts remember the stark necessity of these tillers of the soil and how they dug out of the Swamps a splendid prosperity; the brawn and sinew of the land her pioneer men, bent with heavy toil, bronzed by the sun, pinched with cold, ravaged by dread malaria, yearning over little ones and sickly wife who helped to bear and share their bur- dens, carving out of the bare wilderness a home where the future genera- tions might live at ease. Truly may it be said that our forefathers in Perquimans laid the foundations of the progress that followed. Every soul with an ounce of patriotism should take off the hat in lowly. reverence by the side of a grave where is silently lying the remains of one of these who labored so long and so well that coming descendents could possess the land in freedom. Scores of these have vanished from our recollection by reason of their names ceasing to be recorded on the pages of time. Where they went and whence they came is one of the unsolved secrets of the past. Some can be traced to other parts of the world. and others dropped out like a pebble dropped into the sea, but they all did their utmost to reclaim an unknown land and make it safe for us. Such names as Clare, Oates, Thigpen, Manwarring, Cheaston, Branch, Peele, Pettiver, Woolard and others too numerous to mention have long ago disappeared from the records. Some of them died out for lack of male issue, and the greater majority migrated south, west and to every part of the then known land. The trend being ever westward carried many to the middle west and not a few went with the gold rush to California in 1849. Sons of Perquimans have taken root in almost every clime, New York having claimed some of the best, with the National Capital a close runner for precedence. The tropics have swallowed up several of the most prom- EARLY INHABITANTS 27 ising of our sons, and South America has taken toll of a few, in fact every corner of the earth has claimed one or more who have distinguished themselves each in his own way. From sturdy seed has sprung good fruit, and it is a great comfort to know the sons of Perquimans wherever found have done nothing to shame a good mother. 4a Among those who from the beginning have elected to remain in the county can be cited such names as White, Wilson, Skinner, Whedbee, Blount, Wood, Modlin, Evans, Winslow, Jessop, Cox, Hollowell, Nixon, Toms, Newby, Leigh, Morgan, Smith, and many more whose names were first found on the page of history when Perquimans first opened its doors to settlers. For over two hundred years these people have considered the home land of their forefathers good enough for them, and they continue to bless the old fireside with their presence. RELIGION AND CHURCHES As Founp Mentionep tn County Recorps anp Oruer Data The Friends have every right to claim that it was their denomination that first flourished in Perquimans, and, the Colonial records are proof of the fact. It may also be a fact that the Church of England here was established simultaneously, but no documentary proofs can be found to establish the claim, and the letters of ministers sent out by the English Church bear out the point, testifying as they do that Friends had four well appointed Churches in Perquimans before a single one of any other denomination was erected. It is claimed that Henry Phillips was the first Quaker to set foot in the precinct, coming from New England in 1665, and it is a well known fact that the first religious service held in Perquimans was that of William Edmundson in the spring of 1672. Tradition coming down through Quaker sources has it that Henry Phillips wept for joy on seeing the Quaker minister, and well he may have, had he realized how strong his society would grow in the new land. Old records show that this “meeting” of Friends was held on the banks of Perquimans River, under several large Cypress trees, two of which are still standing by the side of beautiful Perquimans. Henry Phillips, so the story goes, lived on the “Point.” His humble dwelling offered to the great preacher for the service of God being too small to accommodate the crowd of worshipers who came to hear this noted speaker, and some probably coming through curiosity, they gathered in the spring sunshine under the venerable trees to hear him expound the “truth” as he understood it, and many converts were there made. In his Journal Edmundson states that “many received the truth gladly,” chief among them being one “Tems” (Toms) who embraced the new religion on the spot and requested them to “meet” at his home the next day, which house is reported to be two miles away across the water. The records of Perquimans show that the lands of Francis Toms here men- embraced Quakerism, but from that day he became one of the most influential in the county, his son Francis, Junior, following in his footsteps. In fact all the early Tomses were of that belief, and married into families of the same persuasion. Edmundson was followed in the ( ee Soa Rg, Seen natn A. Baptist Church, Hertford, remodeled, which replaced the church built in 1854, an offshoot from Bethel. First trustees: Charles W. Skinner and Richard Felton. B. Episcopal Church, Hertford. Built 1859. Replaced the old one on the corner of Main and Grubb streets. C. Methodist, Episcopal Church. Built before July 23, 1838, on Lots No. 80 and 82, An_ offshoot of New Hope in Durant’s Neck. D. Modernized Piney Woods Friends Church, which was in use before the Revolution. tt i RELIGION AND CHURCHES 29 same year by the noted Quaker minister, George Fox, who came in the fall, giving in his Journal a most interesting account of his visit to Perquimans. Four years later Edmundson returned to the precinct and wrote in his Journal afterward that he found “Friends finely settled” in the county, and “things well among them.” From records still extant it seems certain that Little River “meeting” was the earliest to be “set up” in Perquimans, and the Virginia records are authority for the fact that Henry White built the first “Meeting House.” He, it appears, was already a resident of Perquimans Precinct as early as 1699, at which time a “meeting” was held at his house, where Quaker marriages were solemnized. Taking into consideration the fact that he lived in that part of Perquimans bordering on Little River, somewhere near the present town of Woodville just across the line from Pasquotank County, makes it all the more evident that the church he built was somewhere in the vicinity of his own home, then too records show that part of Perquimans was the earliest and most thickly settled. Hertford and its environment had not then come into prominence, although there were no doubt settlers in and around the “Point.” Deeds in Perquimans are authority for the fact that “Little River Meeting House” stood at the turn of the road going over Weeks Bridge, which is just beyond the village of Woodville, and it is spoken of as being “at the head of Little River” where today a Quaker burying ground can be seen on a small eminence on the right side of the road going toward the old Weeks home across Little River, on the Pasquotank side. A large sycamore tree marks the location and many small grave stones lift their mute testimony for all to see. Here in tranquil peace lie numbers of old residents of Quaker faith, probably in their midst the renowned Herny White, and certainly Joseph Jordan. Why the Quaker settlers abandoned the Little River neighborhood and finally congregated in the Piney Wood section is one of the unsolved problems of the past, but it is true nevertheless that they did move, in and around Belvidere which has from early times been the stronghold of that faith. At the present date not any or very few live anywhere else in the county, and a large proportion of this once flourishing sect have moved away, some to Baltimore, others to Raldolph County, North Carolina, from which section they went west to Indiana, Illinois, Towa, and even as far as California. These good people in their new homes have made for themselves a name that makes those remaining in Per- quimans proud. Among the families given in this book will be found the names of many who so migrated, who still keep up with the doings ~ in the old State and county. Joseph Jordan, one of that splendid family of Nansemond County, Virginia, came early to Perquimans and lived ae 30 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY on Little River, where he taught school in the first place of learning mentioned in the precinct. He was also a Quaker minister, being named in the Quaker Records in Virginia as “that great and worthy man and Minister” according to Lower Monthly Meeting, Nansemond County, Virginia. He was a son of Thomas Jordan, a prominent Quaker of said county and state, and his wife Margaret Brasurre (French Huguenot) who took an active part in the Church and civic activities in Virginia. Vosses Creek meeting was probably the next to be “set up” and was built on land donated by Francis Toms (second) but the location is not definitely certain, however, as his land can be traced and the location of that is proven, there is not much doubt that this chucrh was built near his home, probably near Boswell Fork. The record of Vosses Creek meet- ing was carried west by one of the old residents of Perquimans where it reposed for many years, finally being copied by an old gentleman in Richmond, Indiana, who sent the old record back home, but in some way it was lost and no one knows what became of it. As represented to the writer the copy made by the Richmond gentleman is a wonderful piece of recording, and posterity should and will be undyingly grateful to him for his labor in years to come. Suttons Creek Meeting house stood on ground where Newbolds school house now stands. Just back of it in the woods is the old Quaker burying ground, and Quaker records show that numbers of their dead are buried there, among whom if stones could be found would probably be found Al- bertsons, Nixons, Townsends, Suttons, Tomses, Hollowells, Newbys, Morrises, Henbys, Moores, Morgans, and many more whose names appear on Suttons Creek Register, who attended and affiliated with the personnel of this particular “meeting.” The location of Wells Meeting house is well authenticated, but the time it was built is not indicated by any record so far found in Per- quimans. The place where this old house once stood remains in the memory of some of the oldest citizens of the county, being on Perquimans River across from the old J. essop residence not far from Blanchands Bridge. After a number of years for some unexplained reason the church was moved out on the road across from the Peele place, going towards Belvidere and here it still stands as part of a barn.on the prop- erty of Mrs. Jack Trueblood who was before her marriage a daughter of Mr. Thomas Jessop. The old structure was for many years used as a school house, called “J essops Schoolhouse” and here the children of the neighborhood went to study the Blue-back Speller, where formerly their ancestors came to worship God. It is claimed by old residents in Perquimans that there was at one time a “float bridge” across Per- quimans River where the old Blanchard place stands, which was later ee sos TSIEN RELIGION AND CHURCHES 31 replaced by a ferry. At this time it seems that part of the county was more prosperous than it is at the present day, and Ephrim Blanchard, himself a Quaker, probably lived there and gave the place its name. A store of thriving trade did business at the crossing and Mr. Blanchard accumulated there a handy sum, from which some descendant of his laid by enough to come to the town of Hertford and set up a store, from which has emerged “Blanchard Brother since 1832” still going strong. Mr. Blair who arrived in Carolina January 24, 1704, in an epistle written later mentions the fact, “that the roads were deep and difficult in Per- quimans, and that there were seven great Rivers over which no passing was possible with horses, over one of which the Quakers had settled a ferry for their own conveniency and no body but themselves had the privilege of it.” From the fact that Wells meeting house stood near this point and further that Quakers were settled on both sides of the river at that date the “ferry” here named was probably the same as that spoken of as being at Blanchards Bridge. Wells was probably a rather weak “meeting” and was absorbed by the stronger sister “Piney Woods” at what date can not be ascertained. As in other sections of the precinct this “Meeting” was kept up and attended by those near by and among those lifting their hearts to God in this sanctuary are to be found the names of Pritlow, Nicholson, Elliott, Lamb, Cannon, Haskit, Saint, Fletcher, Cosand, Draper, Anderson, Copeland, Albertson, Chappel, Sanders, Ratcliff, Munden Jordan, Barrow, Charles, Jessop, Guyer. It may be that this “meeting” was named for Francis Wells, an influential Quaker residing in this neighborhood. The most staple of them all appears to have been “Piney Woods” which is the only remaining Friends meeting in the county except “Up River” a place of much less importance. This meeting was probably “set up” about the time Wells came into being, and unlike the others has kept its light burning through all the changes that have laid low the others, and up to the present time Belvidere continues to dominate the section in which it is situated. According to old deeds in Perquimans it appears that the town derived its name from an old farm belonging to Ann Scott of Nansemond County, Virginia, who left to her nephew an estate called “Belvidere” which was just across the River from the site of the town, and later became the property of Exum Newby, for whom Newby’s Bridge was named. It is thought with good authority that this estate was the same as that now called “the old Lamb place” and it is said that the house thereon was built in 1767. The land of this place is said to have joined the land of Pleasant Winslow, who was the widow of Joseph (2) Winslow, son of Thomas (1) Winslow and wife, Elizabeth Clare. a i | 32 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Among Quakers who were imprisoned for not bearing arms, are found the names of William Bundy, John Pierce, Jonathan Phelps, James Hogg, Samuel Hill, who suffered confinement for six months. 4, 5mo, 1680. The book of suffering would add much to the history of Per- quimans, but the writer has not had the good fortune to consult said book for data. The first Episcopal Church in Perquimans was undoubtedly Nags Head Chapel which has more mention than any other on account of the deeds using it as a boundary for lands in and around its location. Every deed without exception speaks of it as “Old Nags Head Chapple” showing that it was considered “Old” even when the county was young. Mr, William Gordon in writing to the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, on May 13, 1709, states that “there was in Perquimans at that date a compact little Church which was still unfinished by reason of the death of Major Samuel Swann” who was dead September, 1707. When all facts are reviewed no dubious opinion can arise to question this fact, for Major Swann labored long and dilligently to establish his faith on a firm foundation in Perquimans during his life as a citizen of the colony. The sons of Major Swann probably carried on their father’s zealous work after his death but as they later moved from the county to Swann Quarter, Hyde County, their support was withdrawn. This Church was said to have been “beter contrived” than the one in Chowan County of same date, and we feel sure promoted religion “where there was none in the county.” In this small house of God worshiped the gentry of Durants Neck. Here came in stately carriages the bewigged gentlemen and the furbelowed and flounced ladies who graced their homes. Outside sat the well trained negro servant to lift down his old- fashioned mistress or do some humble service for his dignified master. From neighboring plantations gathered such men as Richard Sanderson, Charles and Edmund Blount, Thomas Jacocks, Gilbert Leigh, with his young son James (who had not thought of then the beautiful brick house he was to build and give the Neck fame), John Whidby and later his son, Richard, the Stevensons, Durants, Hecklefields, both father and son here raised up thankful hearts for liberty in the new country, Joseph and Christian Reed (brothers), who had married daughters of George Durant (2) grandson of George in all the trappings of fine gentlemen came here to worship, and here Thomas Corprew got his early training in religion, and many others of substance who lived in the Neck, or on the outer fringe of its boundary. Old citizens are agreed on the fact that Nags Head Chapel stood on ground which was conveyed by Mr. James P. Whedbee to the Methodists, and they claim the site is identical with the one where now stands New Hope Methodist Church, and it is RELIGION AND CHURCHES 33 further stated that the Methodist Church arose on the foundations of the old Chapel. Could it be possible that this gave to the town its name? A new hope on an old foundation, a new church on crumbling walls, a new beginning out of past failure. Why Nags Head Chapel was aban- doned no one knows but it may be that this church suffered the same fate of others, notably in Virginia, being left to fall into decay after the Revolutionary War. When Hertford became a town many old residents of Durants Neck flocked to the new center where educational facilities were better and others moved out of the county, thereby Nags Head Chapel lost its strongest supporters, and some others went over to the newer religion then introduced and joined either the Methodist or Bap- tist churches. It is a very comforting thought, however, that the sacred place is still used for a sacred purpose, and that prayer still ascends as of old from the same spot. Land was donated by Elizabeth Mathias, daughter of Jeremiah Pratt, one-half aere for the “worship of God after the order of The Church of England” which was called Yeopim Chapel. From the deed giving this site and other records in Perquimans it is learned that the present Baptist Church at Bethel in said county occupies the exact site of old Yeopim Chapel. That also fell into disuse after the Revolution and was probably like Nags Head abandoned, when the Baptists acquired the property. Yeopim supplied the need of a place for calling on the Lord in all time of need, mothers came with infants to be baptized, the young to be wedded and many a sad funeral procession wended its way from the doors of this Chapel to the last resting place. Here worshiped dwellers in historic Harveys Neck. Statesmen and Councilors sat with silent attention riveted on the face of the Rev. Daniel Earl who served in Perquimans as well as in Chowan, while mothers nodded their dis- approving heads at some wayward child and coaxed them into good behavior during the long and tedious service. Berkeley Parish was created in 1715, and embraced every part of the present county and part of what is now Gates County extending as far north as the Virginia line. An Act of Assembly of 1669 for the promotion of morality authorized the civil officers of each precinct to perform marriages as no ordained ministers were at that time living in Carolina. In a letter written by Governor Walker to the Bishop of London, October 21, 1703, he says in part, “we have been settled here near fifty years and for the most part of twenty-one years without priest or altar, for which cause the Quakers continued to grow very numerous.” In 1709 they constituted one-tenth of the population in Carolina. Mr. William Gordon, another Episcopal minister sent out as a missionary by the English Church in 3 34 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY making his report to the home station bewailed the fact that the Quakers were “constant opposers of the Church of England” which can be easily accounted for by their own persecution in other parts of the country before coming to Perquimans and as they had become well rooted in Perquimans before the church began to really assert herself, it was but natural that they should not be very hospitable to a doctrine which they had learned by ill usage to distrust. An pitti by Act of Assembly were charged to enter the births, deaths and marriages of their families in the county register kept for the express benefit of such unregistered persons and a fine was imposed upon such careless residents as failed to comply with the regulations laid down. Henderson Walker wrote to the Bishop of London April 24, 1703, deploring the fact that “Mr Brett after a half year of modest aie had broken out in a way shameful to all of the faith, which gave the dis- senters much to charge us with.” He also stated that one church had been built and another was in course of construction, Francis Nicholson of Virginia having contributed to the building of same £10 to each. Mr. Blair who came to Carolina in January, 1704, said “he married no one that seeming to be the perquisite of the Magistrate.” There were in Carolina at this date three Glebes and a fund of £30 per annum was appropriated by the Assembly for the support of a minister. The church people were few in number but were said to » of the “better sort.’ The ministers complained that the people were “planted only on the Rivers” and that it took the greater part of twelve weeks to make the rounds of any minister’s parish. Far the greater inhabitants were dissenters and, according to all reports, lived in great peace, being willing to give to even the Church of England some support. ea ot gave to every man the freedom of religious belief, under the great arter given the Earl of Clarendon March 24, 1663, when toleration and in- dulgence to all Christians in the free exercise of their opinions were made into one clause of the Constitution, and no person could be excluded from the Assembly on account of his faith. The Rev. Richard Marsden, on his way to South Carolina, passed through the province of North Carolina, and on September 25, 1708, administered the “Holy Supper on Trinity Sunday for the first time in Carolina, when forty five persons were baptized.” Soon after this (1709) the records show there were twelve vestrymen in errs but, according to Rev. William Gordon, “very ignorant loose in life and unconcerned about religion and their ill example caused many to stray from the mother Church” and become affiliated with the Friends who appear to be more circumspect. The country was described to be at that date “wild and imperfect in circumstances with here and there aS eT ee RELIGION AND CHURCHES 35 a gentleman of sunstance” whose methods and managing qualities lifted them far above the ordinary settler. The first school mentioned is that established at Sarum under the management of Mr. Mashburn July, 1712, which school Perquimans can not rightfully lay any claim to, it being in Chowan County, but no doubt the youth of the precinct sought knowledge there under the tute- lage of said Mashburn. Sarum is now in Gates County since the division in 1779, Vestrymen as appointed by Act of Assembly in 1715 were as follows: Francis Foster, Maurice Moore, John Hecklefield, Thomas Hardy, Richard Sanderson, James Minge, Samuel Phelps, Rich. Whedbee, Wil- liam Kitching (Kitchin) and John Stepney. Three of these were resi- dents of Durants Neck, probably affiliated with “Old N ags Head Chapel” and the others with the exception of Maurice Moore were all land owners and members of the little “Chapel” called Yeopim. William Kitchin lived in what is now Gates County, his land being well up in said county near the Virginia line. The Tithables taken in 1739 numbered 755. Church wardens in Perquimans at different periods of time were found in the loose papers, and a list as far as resurrected shows that Benjamin Perry and Nathaniel Caruthers had that honor, serving January 20, 1741, for what length of time the record did not specify, most probably for six years as they were followed by Thomas Weeks and John Harvey in April, 1747, and they in like manner were superseded by Jesse Eason; Thomas Weeks continuing to serve, November 2, 1753. Several vestry meetings are recorded on the deed books of Perquimans, giving the then Vestrymen. It seems a little strange to see the name of Benjamin Perry as one of the Church Wardens from the fact that that family adhered strongly to the Quaker faith. This shows that the Church augmented its ranks from the Friends equally as often as the Friends from other de- nominations. Friends were extremely strict and they churched their men and women for every trivial offense and no doubt this habit drove Out some of rebellious nature. If a man happened to be of a convivial nature and attended a dance or took one drink too much he had to give reason why to the next Friends monthly meeting and women also came in for their share of chastisement by being called before the woman’s monthly meeting where she was required to give a strict account of her shortcomings. At a day like that when all men were breaking away ind, it is not to be supposed that free thinkers right at the door. Tradition gives the fact that the first Episcopal Church in Hertford at one time stood on the corner diagonally across from the Post Office, 36 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY where a funeral parlor and Service Station now stand. rie een so it is claimed, stood on ground now in the street, and t : ce oe came across the street and extended into the yards of severa res Ca When the church oceupied this location the records do not ieee there must be truth in the old story for not ma ik mi es spy i human skull was unearthed in the i a ee owned the home directly in front of the dings location of the old church, and in the yard next door no depth can _ penetrated without digging up bricks. Two large stones, a! on no side of the sidewalk, mark the spot where it is anieprie : ian “ lies buried, and they have been sin aig 0 pti Gj btn memory of man can reach. as bee pennies ‘aaiaed that this —_ i age capa se en i im Indians, who made the deed to : serie si be cieifiok Since he was a proven friend to the oo as: in the colony it would not be such a bad guess that they in a — to repay him for his loyalty and naturally in first line of en i . oe that line would want to make a Christian of him, If that effor a proved to be a success and he had embraced Christianity as many did, the church people would have gone further and honored him by oe his remains given a Christian burial in consecrated ground. Furt a“ more as the family of George Durant were Episcopalians they wou most surely wish to put away this chief in their own heeenerne that he had so abundantly favored their father. The present sepia Church was built in 1855, Benjamin Skinner making a mae = at for that purpose in that year and the Rev. Mr. Snowden _ is “ ; iceg to the Church Wardens of Holy Trinity parish for the stipend o $300 per annum, which was accepted. The Baptist Church at Bethel is the oldest church now in 9 fess Perquimans, being built about 1806. One of the early ~ t . church was Joshua Skinner who had come up ina Quaker ee ly an he married Martha Ann Blount who was raised an Episcopa ian so they both compromised by becoming Baptists. He with his a family sleeps the sleep that knows no waking close beside Bethel IAN f Except for the deed conveying land for the church to the trustees by William Creecy and the fact that Martin Ross was the first ae who officiated in the new church we have no knowledge of when the church was really built. A celebration was held here in 1906 commem- orating the founding of Bethel Church and it is known that such men as Charles Skinner, Job Pettijohn and the family of Richard Felton were instrumental in bringing about a building for the worship of God re cording to the doctrine of the Baptist faith at this spot. The Chure RELIGION AND CHURCHES 37 stood in a community of strong Baptist persuasion and still makes its appeal to the brethren congregated about. This church was built on land given by Elizabeth Mathias, nee Pratt, daughter of Jeremiah Pratt, and wife of John Mathias, the deed bearing date of July 17, 1732, and reads in part “To the Parish of Perquimans 1% acre square of land for the Worship called the Church of England by Yawpim Creek bridge where a Chapple is now built, land formerly belonging to my father, Jeremiah Pratt.” The Chapel was still standing and in use for said “worship” in 1745. Yeopim Chapel was times for land lying in that neighborhood. The bridge here mentioned probably fell into decay or was replaced by a new and modern one as the roads grew to be improved and new ones were constantly being made. Probably Yeopim Chapel continued to do its work of service for the 800d to the surrounding country until the Revolutionary War when the Church of England became taboo. Having done the work appointed for it to do the little structure either became too small or the congregation named as a boundary many 2 way, the land fell into the hands of private citizens who sold it to the trustees for the erection of Bethel Church in 1806. William Creecy of Perquimans conveyed to Joshua Skinner of Per- quimans and Job Pettyjohn of Chowan, Deacons of the Baptist Church, “out of Respect goodwill and affection which he hath toward the Baptist Society whereof Martin Ross, Joshua Skinner and said Pettyjohn are members do grant to them land called Creecy’s Mill tract formerly called Yoppim Chapel” for the use of a church called Bethel. Martin Ross, first minister so far as records prove, made his home on a farm near Hertford now owned by Mr. John O. White, a prosperous farmer, and he, with his good wife, lie buried on the land not far from Mr. White’s house, The Methodist Church in Hertford came into being about 1838 and records are extant showin g the Hertford Baptist Church was of : ethel and was a child of Bethel. It was built in 1854, RECORDS OF DEEDS Ya 2 tNTy REGISTER S Assrracts ComMPILeD FROM Books IN THE Cot OFFICE DEED BOOK A No. 1. Albemarle Co of Berkley. John Chesson within said Co, to William Wilkson 100a on the Sound, adj Thomas Hart, for 10,000 Lbs of Tobacco. F is than Ashford. 10, 1681. Test’ John Lewis, Jona oe 2. Robert Marlow, “Warrants, & makes good the above Sale of psi unto William Wilkerson when he shall come of age.” Jan 12, 1681. es Jonathan Ashford, Robert Marlow. ‘ ‘ No. 3. Albemarle. William Wilkerson, “Warrents above sale of brn unto Cornelius Lerre (Leary). July 15, 1682. Test’ Francis Hartley, Peter Simpson, Emanuel Alberry. re 4. April 7, 1686. Henderson Walker (Clerk of Albemarle Co) & John Philpots of Yeopim, to Alexander Moore, “Land in Yeopim,” formerly belong- ing to James Long. Test’ Lawrence Gonsolvo, Charles Prows. No. 5. July 2, 1686. Thomas Harvey of Perg Pre’ct, Co of Albemarle, Esq & Soci his wife, to Wm Hughes of afore’ 700a “a Neck of Land” adj Land of Richard Bentley. Test’ Charles Jones, Richard Bentley, Henderson Walker, No. 6. Albemarle Co. June 12, 1686. Valentine Barton of Yeopim River, Planter- sold Land on Yeopim River. No. 7. John Hipkins, joint deed with Valentine Barton. Oct. 7, 1686. Test John Philpots, Richard Fountain. “Personally there appeared before me one George Foredice Exor of the last will, & test’ of Valentine Barton, & Ack’ said bill of Sale.” Edward Mayo, Clk. No. 8. Feb. 2, 1688. Wm Stephens of Pera, planter- to Stephen Manwaring of ones Carpenter—a plan’ on West-side of Perishos Creek,” with Entry, & right of ae Stephens, & Joanna his wife,” for 650 lbs of Merchantable Tobacco. His trusty friend Alexander Lillington, of Yeopim Gent- to yer ie this Deed in Court. Test’ Wm Stewart, Wm Chapman. Edward Mayo, Reg’r. No.9. Nov. 15,1684. Thomas Atoway of Albemarle, unto William Chapman, “Plan’ on the North-side of Perq River. 150a, with Labour done upon it. Cropp. Test’ Henderson Walker, Nicholas No. 10. William Chapman, unto Roger White, Land. Oct. 2, 1685. Test ea Ed Norwood. Thos Godrom (probably Gordon) No. 11. Joane White assigns “Right, of Bill of Sale,” to John Hallum. Dec. 86. ‘ Jones. 1, 1686. Test’.Sam’] Pricklove, Charles No. 12. Albemarle. Richard Bentley, of Perq Pre’ct, & Co afore ener for £10 pd by Richard Williams, of said Co, Mill Wright—‘doth sell plan’ on Deep Creek, where Richard Bentley now lives.” Dec. 1, 1686. Test’ Thomas Harvey, Henderson Walker. Henderson Walker Clk. No. 13. John Lilly of Perq, in Co of Albemarle, Province of N. C. ace for 1940 lbs of Pork pd by Wm. Foster of Afore’ Planter—‘‘do sell my plan Yeopim Creek, 300a called Test’ Joseph Goodman, Samuel Pricklove. marle Co, parcel of land in Perquim William Charles. 100a by an assignm 150a on North-side of the mouth of Perq River.” Jan. 31, 1682. Woodrove, Alex Speed, John Thurstone. No. 14. William Foster, “do give unto my son Francis Foster, within men- tioned title, to him, & his heirs forever.” Dec. 24, 1683. Dec 2, 1686. Wm Foster, & Dianah his wife, sold Land unto Jonathan Bateman. Test’ Wm Wilkinson, Alex Lillington, Edward Mayo. No. 15. Wm Morrison, assigned all right, of a Plan’ unto “Right Hon’ble Seth Sothel Esq, Gov of this Province” Nov 17, 1696. ‘No. 16. Timothy Burton, of the City of London, “doth sell 3333a. Eng- lish Measure, late Mr George Catchmaids, in poss’ of Timothy Biggs, & Mary his wife, granted by the Lords Pro’ to sd Mary, on North side of Roanoke Sound, & Katherine River, now called Little River,” con’ 5 shillings. Test’ Obadiah Kendall, Edward Loe, Sam Slight, Edward Smith, Wm Collings. No. 17. Timothy Burton, to Seth Sothel of Albemarle Co, for £50 sold 3333a on North side of Roanoke Sound (Albemarle Sound), & westerly side of Katherines River, which was grt to Mary Biggs by the Lords Pro’. April 26, 1686. Test’ Jonathan Kendall, Obadiah Kendall, Edward Lee, Sam Slight, Edward Smith, Wm Collins. No. 18. John Kellum, & Prudence his wife, for “5 shillings, & one Bay Mare,” pd by Richard Williamson of same, Carpenter-sold plantation at the upper end of Tylers Creek. Dec 2, 1686. Test’ Henderson Walker, John Hurt. No. 19. Charles Prows of Pasquotank, planter-Ex of the last will of Ann Prows, late of sd precinct, widow; relict of Henry Prows Dec’d, sold unto Francis Toms of Perq 260a, adj Wm Vosses, & Wm Charles. June 11, 1683. Test’ Henderson Walker, Josiah Slocum, Wm Charles. No. 20. Grant from Lords Pro’ unto Francis Toms, side of Perq River, adj Robert Wilson, Persons into the Country.” Feb 6, 1687. Councillors; Thomas Miller, Anthony Sloc No. 21. Wm Charles of Yeopim, planter-478a on West “due sd Toms for Trans’ of eleven Seth Sothel Gov, & Comd-in-Chief. um, James Blount, Thomas Harvey. “in con’ of a plan’ where I now live, 300a up Perq River, now in poss’ of my brother Daniel (formerly John Lacys) delivered to us by our father-in-law Francis Toms, do assign to sd Francis 140a on East side of Perq River.” April 11, 1687. Test’ John Stepney, Anthony Heathcott, Edward Mayo Sen’r. No. 22. Francis Toms of Perq River, in con’ of a plan’ on East side of sd River delivered to me by Wm Charles, do covey to sd Daniel, & Samuel Charles, Brother of sd William, 300a on West side of Perq River, “taken out of my Dividend of 580a,” adj land of Robert Wilson. Mar 26, 1687. Test’ John Stepney, Anthony Heathcoatt. Edward Mayo Sec’r, No. 23. June 6, 1683. Francis Toms, with consent of Abigail my wife, (John Lacy Dec’d, her former husband) do give right of land at the head of “John Lacys Plantation” unto William Charles. No. 24. William Vose of Perq River, planter-sold to Thomas Kent of Albe- ans, on East side of the River, adj ent of a Pattent from Wm West. Mar RECORDS OF DEEDS 39 Test’ Samuel 40 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY 11, 1668. Test’ Herman wick, Arnold White. Thomas Harris Clk Court. No. 25. Thomas Kent of Perg, Planter—‘do assign all right to Land men- tioned in Bill of Sale unto Ralph Fletcher.” June 27, 1672. Test’ Samuel Pricklove. Thomas Harris Clerk Court. No. 26. Samuel Pricklove of Perq River, Planter—in con’ of £45 pd by J ohn Durant of same, sold a patent of land given from Thomas Lepper to John Davis, from him to sd Durant, & from him to myself. April 25, 1687. Test?’ Wm Chapman, Richard Eivens. No. 27. Wm Earl of Craven, one of the Lords Pro’ grant unto Josiah Fendall, 100a in Perq Precinct, on N. Side of Albemarle River, “At Mr George Durants house,” under Seal of the Co of Albemarle, 3d of May 1684. Seth Sothel Gov. Councellors; Anthony Slocum, Thomas Harvey, James Blount. No. 28. Lords Pro’ unto Josiah Fendall 100a on N. side of Albemarle River, in Perq Precinct, “due for trans’ two persons.” At Mr George Durants house, same date. May 3, 1684. (Court at Mr. Durant’s house.) No. 29. Tabitha Gray, widow of John Gray Dec’ bound as an apprentice her son Robert, one year old, to Daniel Snuke, for 20 years, “to do all manner of work his said Master Shall Employ him in, Said Snuke to be dilligent in bringing up said Robert Gray, & to maintain him in sickness, & health, & to find him good Wholesome meat, drink, Washing, lodging, & apparel, & at age of 21 years to pay sd apprentice 2000 lbs of Tobacco.” Aug 22, 1687. Test’ Peter Gray, Thomas Long. No. 30. Tabitha Gray, widow of John, bound two children, Thomas, & Elizabeth, 1st seven, 2d four years old, unto Thomas Long of sd County. Thomas to serve until he is 21 years old, & Elizabeth until she be 16, or mar- ries. Aug 22, 1687. Test’ Peter Gray, Daniel Snuke. No. 31. “I Jean Loadman, do give to my son James, one cow & calf.” Test’ Peter Gray, Richard Buyer. No. 32. Grant from Lords Pro’ unto Joseph Sutton of Albemarle, planter— 300a on east side of Perq River, adj Debora Sutton, “due sd Sutton for trans’ six persons into the Country.” Seth Sothel Gov. Councillors; Anthony Slocum, Thomas Harvey, James Blount. No. 33. George Castleton, to Richard Evins 150a “upon a Creek out of Perg River, called Perishoes Creek, adj James Perisho, & William Steward, sd land Surveyed by Wm James, Deputy Surveyor for the Co.” Entered May 24, 1688. Test’ Dan’l Snuke, Wm Chapman. No. 34. Grant from Lords Pro’ to Thomas Long, planter—168a English Measure, on West side of Perq River, adj Lands of Lawrence Noggins, due sd Long for Trans’ three persons into said Co. At Mr George Durants House Feb 6, 1668. No. 35. Thomas Long, & Alce my wife, for £60 Sterling pd by Edward Mayo, have assigned sd Patent. Feb 18, 1689. Test’ Em Nixon, Sarah Mayo. No. 36. Grant from Lords Pro’ to Richard Eavans, of Carolina, planter— 240a on west side of Perq River, “by a small Swamp, & the River Side,” adj Thomas Long, due sd Eavans for Trans’ five persons. Feb 5, 1678. No. 37. Richard Evans, & Elizabeth his wife, for £26 pd by Edward Mayo, “assigns within mentioned Patent.” Mar 27, 1684. A LER aT ON RR RECORDS OF DEEDS 41 No. 38. Grant from Lords Pro’ to Lawrence Noggins, planter—230a, on West side of Perq River, in Pre’ct of Perq, adj Joshua Scott. Due said Noggins for Trans of five persons into said Co. At Mr George Durants house, Feb 6, 1678. No. 39. Jeane Nogell, Widow & relict of Lawrence, Dec’d, for the sum of £18 pd by Edward Mayo, of Perq River, “assigned my right to said Patent.” May 20, 1686. No. 40. Elizabeth Hews, of Perq precinct, widow—late wife of Wm Hews dec’d to Thomas Harvey Esq of same, 700a English Measure. “A Neck of Land” bounded on South by River, on West by a great Swamp, which parteth this land from Richard Bentleys, & on East by mouth of Perq River.” Ack in Court June 6, 1688. Test’ Benj Laker, Cornelius Leary, Jonathan Ash- ford, John Spellman, Henderson Walker. No. 41. Thomas Jacocks of the Co of Albemarle, “do give to Walter Senicer, & his heirs, a plan’ at the head of Deep Creek, on south side of Swamp.” Dec 20, 1688. Thomas & Ann Jacocks. Test’ James Davis, Henry White. No. 42. Albemarle. June 17, 1688. Samuel Pricklove, of Perg, to Thomas Jacocks, “all right to Land, on the head of Deep Creek” 600a. Test’ Richard Craigg, Thomas Downs. Samuel Pricklove, Clerk, & Reg. No. 43. Albemarle. Feb 15, 1689. Patrick Kenedy planter—assigns to Timothy Clare, of same Co, planter—right to Plan’ on Franks Creek. Patrick & Elizabeth Kenedy. Test’ Peter Gray, James Loadman. No. 44. John Bellman of Albemarle, assigns to Richard Byar “houses, clear Ground on Franks Creek, on North side of River.” 25day 8mo 1687. Test’ Peter Gray, Robert Wilson. No, 45. Thomas Sanford of Perg, to Wm Bogue, his right to Land in the “Narrows” of Perq River, on Northeast side thereof—adj lands of Richard Byar. June 29, 1689. Test’ Sam’l Pricklove, Israel Snellin. No. 46. Cornelius Leary, of Perq precinct, & Mary his wife, to Benj Laker of same 200a on the Sound, “on West side of Wm Tettertons line.” April 22, 1689. Test’ John Bentley, Edward Mayo Senior. “Samuel Pricklove, Reg of writings.” No. 47. John Bentley of Perq precinct, “for a sum in hand” pd by Cornelius Leary of same, sold 200a, being part of Land I live on, in lieu of 200a given him by my father Richard Bentley, as a dowry with his wife; which land was sold by my father, to Mr Benj Laker, whereon he now liveth, fronting on the Sound, adj Land whereon I now live.” April 22, 1689. Test’ Benj Laker, Edward Mayo Sen’r. No. 48. John Eldin, to Wm Steward, & Samuel Green, “a parcel of Land adj Lands of James Perisho, with two sows, & five shoats, now running on said Land.” Feb 27, 1678 /9. Test’ Sam’l Pricklove, Geo Harris. No. 49, Albemarle. 21—3 Mo 1689. “I Francis Toms, do sell my right to Land, adj Joshua Lamb, & Wm Lawrence,” to line of Anthony Haskit. Test’ John Harlow, Mary Toms. No. 50. David Blake of Perq, sold to Robert Beasley of same, all right to a Tract of Land—adj Peter Gray, on North side of Perq River. Mar 5, 1687. Test’ Peter Gray, Stephen Mannering. eee 42 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 51. Wm Vose of Albemarle, planter—for £30 pd by Israel Snellin, sold 100a on North side of Perq River, between land of Ralph Fletcher, & Wm Lawrence. William & Joan Vose. Nov——1663. Test? Wm Bundy, John Whedbee, Robert Wilson. No. 52. Wm Vose, “for love I bear my dau’ Margaret,” wife of Jonathan Jones, do give 100a where I now live, on the “Point” of the River. Wm Vose, & Joan Vose. Aug 20, 1690. Test’ Ralph Fletcher, James Morgan. ‘No. 53. Daniel Snooke, & Margaret his wife, of Perq Pre’ct, “for a sum of money” pd by Cornelius Leary, & Jonathan Ashford, of same-sold plan’ on Castletons Creek, adj Wm Steward,’ where we now live,” 150a. Sept 16, 1690. Test?’ Wm Steward, John Bentley, Walter Cassell. No. 54. Hannah Edge, for a valuable con’ pd by James Johnson, sold 200a, “which was entered by John Taylor dec’d.” Nov 2, 1690. Richard Plater Clerk. Test’ Richard Pope, Jonathan Bateman. No. 55. Oct 5, 1690. James Johnson, & Rachel his wife, to Robert Beasley, Land. Test’ Charles Macdaniel, Samuel Nicholson Sen’r. No. 56. Thomas Jacocks, & Ann his wife, of the Co of Albemarle, “assigned within mentioned Sale of land’ unto Wm Bartlett. 29-llmo 1689. Test’ Henry White, James Davis. (Wm Bartlett above, married Elizabeth Durant, dau of George, & Ann Moorwood.) No. 57. Charles Prows of Pasq, ‘Precinct, sold to John Hodgson, all right to land on South side of Deep Creek, adj Richard Bentley. 4, 8mo 1686. Test’ Judith Sprie, ——Mether. No. 58. John Hodgson, assigns right to land, unto Robert Smith. Oct 30, 1688. Test’ Henry White. No. 59. Robert Smith assigns right to within mentioned “bill of Sale” to Wm Bartlett. April 18, 1689. Robert, & Ann Smith. Test’ Henry White. Samuel Pricklove Reg of writings for Perq Pre’ct. No. 60. Richard Evans, assigned Land, unto Stephen Manoring, “for the use of James Perrishaw, & his heirs.” Ack in Court July 7, 1690. Test’ Richard Dorman, Stephen Manoring. No. 61. Edward Mayo of Perg River, for £40 pd by Anthony Dawson, of same-sold 590a, on South west side of Perq River, ‘as by three Patents,” under Seal of the Hon’ble Seth Sothel Esq, Gov of this Province. Aug 20, 1690. Ack at a “Grand Counsel” at the house of Mr John Harris, Feb 5, 1690-1. Test’ John Stepney, John Taylor. Richard Playtor Clerk. No. 62. Humphrey Willis of Albemarle, Carpenter—for a con’ pd by Henry Jenkins, of sd Co, sold tract of Land on North side of Yeopim River, adj Thomas Houghton Nov 4, 1789. Henderson Walker Clerk. Test’ Hen- derson Walker, Thomas Houghton. No. 63. Henry Jenkins, assigned “bill of Sale unto George Mathews, of Yeopim River.” Oct 7, 1690. Richard Plater Clerk. Test’ John Tormey, John Harlow. No. 64. Thomas Attoway of Perq, in Co of Albemarle, for a con’ pd by Patrick Kenedy, of same-sold plan’ “bequeathed to me by Thomas Long Dec’d” Oct 2, 1690. Thomas, & Elizabeth Attoway. Test‘ Stephen Manoring, Jos Hollford. No. 65. Samuel Nicholson, for love I bear my brother, Joseph, do give 200a on North east side of Perq River, adj land formerly Joseph Scotts. : : I ; RECORDS OF DEEDS 43 called “Log house Land” when it shall come into my hands by the death of Ann Dorman, the Relict of Christopher Nicholson Dec’d. Oct 5, 1691. Test’ Peter Gray, John Kinse, John Lawrence. No. 66. Grant from Lords Pro’ unto Samuel Stephens Esq, Gov of Albe- marle, as by “our instructions, & Commission, Annexed, wherein he is given Authority to Convey, & grant Land.” Oct A,D. 1667. No. 67. John Bentley, Cooper—(son of Richard, of Perq Pre’ct, Cooper, Dec’d) sold 100a (part of a grt unto his father Richard Bentley, 15000a, Mar 29, 1680) unto Joyas (Josiah) Fendall, adj Cornelius Leary, & Henry Norman. Feb 4, 1691. Test’ John Harvey, John Philpotts, Alexander Lillington. No. 68. Julianna Taylor, “hath engaged to deliver unto Capt Anthony Dawson, one heifer,.in Ballance of all account between sd Parties, which Heifer sd Dawson freely gives to Jone Taylor.” Aug 29, 1692. John Stepney Reg, & Clerk. Test’ Stephen Manwarring, John Hollford. No. 69. James Loadman of Perqg, sold to Charles Macdaniel a plan’ adj Patrick Kenedy. June 21, 1692. Test’ Peter Gray, Patrick Kenedy. No. 70. Articles of agreement; between John Foster, of Perq Pre’ct, planter—& Stephen Paine of afsd—‘Joint Partners from henceforth, during their natual lives” each binds himself unto the other, in the sum of £50 Sterling. Test’ Peter Gray, Richard Davenport. Ack in Court Aug 7, 1693. No. 71. *George Durant of Albemarle, Mariner-assigned to Hon’ble Seth Sothel right of Land, “at a Creek called Lilleys Creek, which issueth out of Perq River,’ down sd River to Perq Point, & along Sound side, “East- ward of his now Cleared Ground, by virtue of a certain writing of George Catchmeyd, dated Mar 13, 1662, now upon Record” 200a. Dec 20, 1687. At a Court at Capt Woolards, Jan 6, 1689-90. John Wingate Clerk. Test’ Wm Wilkerson, John Hartley, John Davis, Henderson Walker. No. 72. James Johnson of Pergq, assigned right of within mentioned “Bill of Sale’ unto Ralph Fletcher. April 17, 1693. Rachel Johnson Ack’her dower right. Test’ John Whedbee, Elizabeth Fletcher, Jun, Ralph Fletcher Jr. Edward Mayo Clerk. No. 73. Caleb Bundy, & Jean his wife, sold to Timothy Clare a plan’ on North side of Perq River “towards the head thereof.” John Stepney Clerk. 25-2 mo 1692-3. Test’ Henry White, Thomas Symonds. No. 74. John Foster, & Stephen Paine, in Co of Albemarle, Planters— for £27% s10 pd by Alex Lillington of same—sold 150a on Yeopim Creek, adj John Barrow. Sept 2, 1693. Test’ Henderson Walker, John Blount, John Spelman. No. 75. Wm Turner of “Little River” do give to my son-in-law (step-son) John Kinsie, two thirds of a Plan’ which did belong to my Predecessor John Kinsie father of sd John, on North side of Perq River, when he comes of age, “after Decease of my wife Catherine,” 150a. 6-2 mo 1694. Test’ Francis Toms, Joseph Nicholson. * (This was probably the land George Durant deeded to Seth Sothel, “wun- lawfully taken from him, while in durance.” One of the charges brought against said Seth Sothel, when he was impeached.) Ad HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 76. Wm Turner, “binds himself” to pay to son-in-law John Kinse (son of wife Catherine) a “debt due him from me,” £20 Sterling, at age of 21 years. April 9, 1694. Test’ Francis Toms, Joseph Nicholson. No. 77. Francis Toms assigned right of within mentioned Patent, to Gabriel Newby. 278a. 22-5 mo 1693. Test’ Israel Snellen, Samuel Nicholson. No. 78. *Thomas Lepper, of Albemarle, for £20 pd by James Hogg of same-sold 166a on Yeopim Creek, “being Wester-most side of Land grt to me by Lords Pro’ April 1, 1694.” Thomas, & Ann Lepper. ‘Test’ Robert Beasley, Elizabeth Cook, Wm Glover. No. 79. Joseph Trowel of Perq precinct, to Thomas Horton, 640a adj James Long, on North East side of Yeopim River. Jan 1, 1693-4. Test’ John Stepney, Peter Gray. No. 80. John Flowers, & Susanna his wife, sold a plan’ to Timothy Clare, on North side of Perq River, adj Wm Bundy, & sd Flowers. Nov 2, 1693. Test’ Patrick Kenedy, Wm Bogue. Edward Mayo Clerk. No. 81. Timothy Clare assigned sd “Bill of Sale, within Specified” unto Robert Fraser. June 25, 1694. Test’ Peter Gray, Charles Macdaniel. No. 82. Wm Godfrey of Albemarle, sold unto Wm Bentley 150a on West side of Little River, adj John Hawkins, & Lawrence Arnold. April 6, 1693. Test’ Henry White, Robert White, Arnold White. No. 83. John Hawkins, doth “Engage myself never to molest, nor trouble Wm Bentley Sen’r, of a seat of Land, sd Bentley hath now bought of Wm Godfrey.” April 6, 1693. Test’ Henry White, Robert White. No. 84. John Tomlin of Little River, planter—for “love I bear my sons: John, & William Tomlin, do give unto them, six cows each, with increase” when they are of age. To dau’ Elizabeth “six cows, two pewter dishes, & to my sd sons, & dau’ one Mare.” 20-11mo 1693-94. Test’ Thomas Twede, John Baker. No. 85. Hannah Gosby, for Natural love I bear my son John Gosby, & dau’ Sarah Gosby, do give £30 when they are 16 years of age.” Aug 13, 1694. Test’ Stephen Manwarring, Jonathan Bateman, John Stepney. (Note, Sarah Gosby above married Joshua Toms, son of Francis, & Priscilla.) No. 86. Elizabeth Evans, of Perq precinct, widow—for “love I bear my youngest dau Sarah, to make her equal with her Brothers, & sisters do give 20 Ibs of Pork, to be paid the 20 day of Dec after sd Sarah be married, or at 18 years of age.” Aug 23, 1694. Test’ Elizabeth Davis, Wm Glover. No. 87. Peter Foure of Aibemarle, sold to John Flowers a plan’ on North side of Alligator Creek, adj James Caron. Reg Oct 11, 1694. Test’ Francis Delamare, Patrick Kenedy. No. 88. John Flowers, assigned right of “Bill of Sale’ unto Cornelius Giles. Sept 28, 1694. John Stepney Clerk, & Reg of writings for Perq Pre’ct. e No. 89. Cornelius Giles of Pera, assigned right of a certain tract of Land, bought of Jonathan Jones, on East side of Voses Creek, at a place called *(Note, Thomas Lepper moved from Perquimans to Beaufort Co, where he died.) J : i] 1 : RECORDS OF DEEDS 45 “Doctors Plaines.” Cornelius, & Hannah Giles. Test’ Richard Flowers, Jonathan Jones. No. 90. John Wallis of Albemarle, sold 400a to Thomas Phillips, “by Entry of sd Phillips” June 1, 1693-4. Test’ Anthony Dawson, James Fisher. No. 91. Thomas Phillips of Perq River, sold unto Daniel Snooke right of “within bill of Saile with Consent of my wife Mary.” Oct 8, 1694. Test’ Anthony Dawson, John Lille. No. 92. Samuel Nicholson of Albemarle, for £20 pd by Joseph Nicholson of same—sold 300a West side of Suttons Creek, “to me grt by the Lords Pro’ May 22, 1694. Seal Aug 13, 1694. Test’ John Whedbee, John Stepney. No. 93. Wm Bundy of Albemarle, Cordwainer—for £25 pd by Timothy Clare of same, planter—sold 100a on North side of Perq River, adj Joseph Sutton Dec’d, called “Finkles Point.” Ack in Gen’l Court Nov, 1694. Test’ George Deare, Wm Glover, Richard Craigg. No. 94. Richard Chaston of Albemarle, for a con’ pd to me by Anthony Haskit, of same—sold land called “Canoe Landing.” Ack’ April 8, 1695. Test’ Peter Gray, Gabriel Newby, Mary Newby. No. 95. Jan 7, 1694. Charles Tailor of N. C. Cordwainer—to Jacob Overman, Bricklayer—of same, 132a “abutting on Land of John Tomlin, & Wm Jackson, & Hast side of Little River.” Ack’ in Gen’l Court Feb 26, 1694. Test’ Henry Whitr, Arnold White. N. 96. Cuthbert Philps of Albemarle, planter—unto Roger Snell of same, Cooper all “my labour upon a tract of Land, on Alligator Creek, called Cedar Land.” Cuthbert, & Frances Philps. Test’ Richard Ward, Samuel Payen, Jacq lu Caron. Jan 22, 1694. (Note, This land was in what is now Dare Co N. C.) No. 97. Jenkins Williams, & Joanna his wife, for £5 pd by Joseph Sutton, sold 158a, & one half, (pt of a patent recorded May 15, 1694) on Perq River, adj said Sutton. Feb 7, 1694. Test’ Stephen Manwarring, James Perishow. No. 98. Articles of agreement; between Alex Lillington, & Anthony, “Alias Tony” a Negro Slave of sd Lillington, sd negro to serve for ten years (to Dec 1705) & sd Lillington “doth oblige himself to set sd negro free at the Expiration of sd time, provided sd negro shall truely serve sd Lillington.” Aug 20, 1794. Test’ John Luigger, John Stepney. No. 99. John Lilly of Albemarle, for £16 pd by John Godfrey of Little River, “conveyed ten cows, & five calves, being all the cattle that doth be- long to me, & my Brother William Lilly, running between Little River, & Perq River.” Sept 3, 1695. Test’? Anthony Dawson, Francis Foster, John Whedbee. No. 100. Wm Tetarton, (son of William, planter Dec’d, & Margaret Peavall his mother, Spinster) “doth bind himself an apprentice, to Benj Laker of Albemarle, precinct of Perq, planter—with Consent of his Natual Mother, Margaret Peavall, to serve sd Laker, & his wife Jane, for the term of 9 years.” Reg Nov 1, 1695. Test’ William Gardner. No. 101. Peter Gray, sold to Anthony Haskit, a “Piece of cleared ground,” la adj a Plan’ called David Blakes. Oct 14, 1695. Test’ Alex Lillington, Wm Glover. No. 102. Stephen Manwaring, for £16 pd by Jonathan Jones, sold land in Perq. Ack’ Oct 14, 1695. Test’ Elizabeth Thigpen, Mary Bolles. 46 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 103. Jonathan Bateman of Perg, Planter, sold unto Samuel Parsons, of afsd planter—300a on “Beaver Cove” adj Ralph Fletcher, & sd Parsons. Sept 22, 1695. Test’ Richard Bayle. John Stepney Reg of all writings for Perq Pre’ct. No. 104. John Bentley, (son of Richard Dec’d), with “consent of his Natual Mother Lede Hare, doth bind himself, an apprentice to Anthony Dawson, Carpenter—for five years (to Dec 3, 1700) to learn the Art, & Mistery of his Trade.” Dec 3, 1695. Test’ John Hare, John Stepney. No. 105. Richard Bentley, sold to Wm Ray 640a ‘at the Bottom of the bay of Perq River” Mar 11, 1696. Test’ John Peirs, James F—nox. No. 106. Wm Collings, of Pasquotank Precinct, for £22 s18 p8 pd by Samuel Swann, of Perq precinct, sold half of 300a “Late the property of Joshua Lamb Dec’d, called Finkleys Point.” Feb 25, 1695-6. Test’ Daniel Akehurst, Thos Pollock. Wm Glover Clerk. No. 107. Jeane Byer of Perg, “for love I bear my son Wm Moore, do give 150a out of my Patent’ adj Timothy Clare, & Wm Bogue, on South west side of “Narrows of Perq River.” July 13, 1696. ‘Test’ Thos Abington, John Stepney. No. 108. Jeane Byer of Albemarle, sold to Wm Butler 50a on North side of Perq River, “part of a pat for 266a taken up by me, (widow) May 1, 1694.” Seal 1—5mo 1696. Test’ Isaac Wilson, Gabriel Newby, Richard Cheston. No. 109. Peter Gray, & Mary my wife, for £26 pd by Charles Macdaniel, sold land in Perq, “Excepting a small parcel, sold to Anthony Haskit.” Oct 13, 1696. Test’ Ralph Fletcher, John Stepney. No. 110. Charles Macdaniel, & Elizabeth his wife, sold to Peter Gray Plan’ in Perq. Oct 13, 1696. Test’ John Stepney, Clerk of all writings for Perqg Pre’ct. No. 111. Joseph Pierce of Albemarle, for £10 pd by Peter Gray of same— sold 150a, adj 300a grt to my Brother Thomas Pierce by the Lords Pro’ Oct 12, 1696. Test’ Caleb Calloway, Ralph Fletcher. Nb. 112. Oct 12, 1696. James Oates of Albemarle, “Mary Stroud doth bind to sd Oates, her Eldest dau, Easter Stroud, for 15 years.” Test’ Anthony Dawson, Cornelius Leary. No. 113. Lords Pro’ to “our trusty, & well beloved Samuel Swann Esq, Gov of Albemarle, do give to him full Authority, by consent of Counsel, to grant Lands, as by Instructions annexed, A.D. 1667.” Given under our hand, & Seal May 1, 1668. John Archdale. No. 114. Hon’ble Francis Toms Esq, Dept to Thomas Amy Esq, one of the Lords Pro’, “deposed that about 1669 he did see the Lords Pro’ grant to the Co of Albemarle Authority for holding Lands, with their Lordships great Seal affixed” & Hon’ble Thomas Harvey Esq Dept to John Earle of Bath, one of the Lords Pro’, deposed that “about 1670 he did see the Lords Pro’ grant to the Co of Albemarle Authority for holding Lands.” Be- fore John Archdale Gov. (1696-7.) No. 115. Stephen Manwarring of Pera, “Entitled to a tract of Land, 640a as by Patent, May 1, 1695, in con’ of a bill of Sale under the hand of James Perishow of same—assigns 240a, pt of sd tract, in possession of sd Stephen, at the lower End of Bear Garden along the Swamp to the Creek.” (Vosses ) | RECORDS OF DEEDS 47 ‘Creek) Jan 9, 1696-7, Test’ Anthony Dawson, Patrick Kenedy, Cullum Flyn. No. 116. James Perishow of Perg, planter-in con’ of a Deed of Sale, from Stephen Manwaring of same—do assign unto sd Manwaring, plan’ on South west side of Perq River, down to a Creek called “Perishows” adj Wm Steward. Jan 9, 1696. Test’ Anthony Dawson, Patrick Kenedy, Cullum Flyn. No. 117. Jonathan Jones of Pasquotank Co, for £15 pd by Stephen Man- waring, sold “Land formerly purchased from sd Manwaring, with his assignment on back of sd Patent, formerly belonging to Charles Macdaniel.” Oct 13, 1696. Test’ James Perishow, Cullum Flyn, Nicholas Johnson. No. 118. John Haughkins (Hawkins) of Perg, planter—for 1200lbs of Sound Merchan-table Pork, do sell to John Godfrey of same 300a on South side of Little River. Sept 25, 1693. Test’ John Pell, Francis Penrice. No. 119. Thomas Lepper, & Ann his wife, “do Alienate from us, our plan’ on Yeopim Creek where we now live,” 304a, unto Thomas Long. Jan 13, 1696/7. Test’ James Hogg, Alex Lillington, Robert Harmon. No. 120. Richard Nowell of Little River, Perq precinct, for £9 pd by Albert Albertson Jun, assigned a patent dated Sept 1, 1694. Seal Dec 20, 1694. Test’ Richard Rooke, John Tomlin, Richard & Eleanor Nowell. John Stepney Clerk. No. 121. Wm Vose, & Johannah his wife, for a valuable con’ pd by Stephen Manwaring, do assign our right to a plan’ whereon I now live, 50a on North side of Perq River. June 6, 1696. Test’ Wm Stewars, Edward Woodhara, Mary Long. No. 122. April 6, 1697. Wm Chebsey of Albemarle, “doth Covenant with Robert Auston, to bind his son Francis Auston to sd Chebsey, for 12 years.” Test’ Thomas Norcom, John Stepney. No. 123. John Whedby of Albemarle, for “Natual love, I bear my son Richard, do give to him a Plan’ on North side of Suttons Creek—stock of Hoggs, & 3 negroes, belonging to sd plantation, 4 cows, & calves, 4 ewes, & lambs, one feather bed boulster, & 2 blankets, one ring, 29 lbs of pewter, & one iron pott.” To dau Debro “one woman named Sarah, 3 cows, & calves, 6 ewes, & lambs, one feather bed & boulster, two blankets, & one ring, 20lbs of pewter, one iron Porrage pott, & an oval table. To sd son & dau; two mares, & colts, & one horse, with their increase, to be divided between them when dau Debro is 16 years of age, but if they die in Minority, to sons of my Brother George Whedby.” Ack’ April 13, 1697. Test’ Caleb Calaway, Ralph Fletcher. No. 124. Richard Nowell of Perq; in “Lawfull possession of a plan’ on South west side of Little River, by a patent Sept 1, 1694, for love I beare my dau Alis, do give, with consent of my wife Elenor, 200a of sd Land.” April 12, 1697. Test’ Stephen Manwaring, John Stepney. No. 125. Richard Batchler, & Katherine my now wife, (Admix of John Spellman Dec’d) for a valuable con’ sold to John Jenkins a plantation. April 12, 1697. Test’ John Barrow, Stephen Manwaring. No. 126. Patrick Beasley, “of the upper part of Little River,” sold to John King 400a “where I now live, on South west side of Little River,” RECORDS OF DEEDS 49 | No. 137. Charles Scott of Car, planter—for a con’ pd by Gabriel Newby of same—Wheelwright; sold 10a on North west side of sd Newbys line. Ack Jan 10, 1698/9. Test’? John James, Wm Rivers. No. 138. Gabriel Newby of Car, to Charles Scott of same—i0a adj sd Newby, & Scott. Jan 8, 1698. Test’ John James, Wm Rivers, Thomas Nicholson. No. 139. Samuel Nicholson, & John Nicholson, (Ex of Joseph Nicholson Dec’d) assign right of a Conveyance, unto Andrew Reed, “for a con’ pd by 5 Joseph Nicholson, before his death.” Jan 11, 1698. Test’ Caleb Caleway, ; John Barrow. No. 140. Mary Peterson, of Perq precinct, widow—to my dau Ann, “New feather bed, & Boulster, 2 Blankets, & a Rugg, 1 doz Pewter plates, & 2 Pewter Dishes, & 1 Iron Pott.” At 16 years of age “1 negro man, £40, & 4 young Sows, as a gift from me.” July 9, 1698. Test’ Caleb Calleway, John Barrow. No. 141. Caleb Callaway, by power of Att’ from James Hogg, & Ann his wife, sold Land to Thomas Long. Oct 10, 1698. John Stepney Clk, & Reg of writings, Perq. No. 142. James Coles Jun’r. of Nanseymond Co, in Virginia, “am firmly bound to Ann Peterson, of the Precinct of Pera, for the sum of £200 Lawful Money of Eng, & bind my self to deliver every thing mentioned in a deed i of Gift made by her Mother, Miss Mary Paterson, Widow—whom I intend i to marry this day.” July 16, 1698. Test’ John Whedby, John Watts, Wm , Hall, James Fugett. | No. 143. May 18, 1698. Samuel Swann of Perq precinct Esq, to Henderson if Walker of Chowan precinct; Whereas “a marriage is shortly to be Solemn- | ized, between Samuel Swann, & Elizabeth Fendall, widow’—to Henderson Walker a plan’ whereon said Samuel Swann now lives, for the use of said Elizabeth, her natual life & two negroes. Ack Oct 10, 1698. Test’ Samuel Swann, Mary Lillington, Robert Harmon, Robert Fendall. (Elizabeth Fendall widow of Johnnee Lillington.) "4 No. 144. John Watts, Ship Carpenter—of N. C., “Thomas Cockery, doth ak bind himself unto said Watts, as an apprentice, to learn his trade,” for the term of four years, Sept 14, 1698. Test’ James Coles, Samuel Payen. No. 145. N. ©. James Hogg, & Ann my wife, Thomas Pierce, & Mary my wife, Fornyfield Green, & Hannah my wife, for £40 s8 pd by Wm Long, “do jointly sell a tract of Land, formerly belonging to Lawrence Consellver, lately dec’d” 250a on Indian Creek, & Yeopim River. Aug 15, 1698. Test’ James Long, Thomas Long, Wm Keeter. No. 146. Roger Snell, for a Val’ Con’ pd by Hon'ble Thomas Harvey Esq, assigned a “Patent.” Nov 17, 1694. Test’ John Fendall, Robert Fendall, Wm Garner, No. 147. N.C. At a Counsel Holden June 6, 1698, at the house of Mrs Elizabeth Godfrey, Present; Hon’ble Thomas Harvey Esq, Dept Governor; Hon’ble Daniel Akehurst, Francis Toms, Major Samuel Swann, Capt Hender- Son Walker, Lords Pro’ Dept’ “Benj Laker Esq came before this Board, & conveyed to his dau Ruth Laker 538a of Land, on the Sound side, adj a Creek 4 50 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY : n ing now in poss’ teth this Land from Edward Wilson,” said Land be ar eet Watts. Wm Glover Cleark of Court. hand pd by John Stepney, 5 aa J es Cole, & Mary his wife, for £30 in ha John Whedby, John - ape are April 11, 1699. Test’ Ralph Fletcher, assigns a Patent. : d F ll parcel of Land, Pia said Hasket of Pera, to John Henby, abo rat next to the No. : long Peter ’ : i d Attkins, & a kett. Test rail apes ae tal 15, 1699. Anthony, & Tabytha Has “Canoe Landing. i a é easley, Mary Gough. Richard Daven pierce Hig eh ie & Elizabeth my wife, for £5 Laces Plater, perghe See “of Land. April 11, 1699. Tes port, assigns a arle Co of Albem sy rea muel Charles, & Elizabeth his wife, . ne on West-side of No. 151. Sa é by, of same, so father , * pd by Gabriel Newby, by me of my fa for a Val’ Con’ p “Land purchased by holson Robert Wilson. ney, John Nicholson. Perq River, adj BASED, Tank SON PANES Tae Toms.” Mar 26, : Richard Williams , (step father) t the house of Ri “settle his Pe bseribers a ould “settle No. 152. “We the su sick,” said how he w raga illiams being very d ’ which he gave to his 1692. Said W ept the Plan’, whic with ivi ll to his wife, excep Jane one heifer, Estate Giving a ife. He left to Dau Aste a decease of his wife. d Williams die Ruth,” after the Bentley. (Richar Red ; by Richard Williams, Fs ig rag ” Sie 1692.) Test’ John Foster, Richard denly after e Per : Senior, of Pera. Elizabeth Brooke. ’ Con’ unto Jacob Peterson , for a Val’ Co k. Test’ Alex re ta aie eranted” Feb 25, 1696. Wm. Glover Cler Land “Patent to : old ay. es Coles, 8! Lillingon, Caleb persed & Marcy his wife, for £40 pd Neitiangie Sept a No. 154. _ eye River—‘“a patent geen Sachin: iy agen 11, 1699. Test’ Isaac Wilson, Dan e an Estate, (given to AST COMIN il of Pera precinct, assigns ay : James Coles of same, mater, WE pee Peterson her father Dec ys Hanser Phillips, Robert ee Te Or tq said Hath Ost 40, ie tne Con £10 to be pai : ithin deed P i ight of within , Fendall. a, & Mary my wife, assigns T afelm, John No oe Br 1699. Test’ Mary Chew, Margaret P to William Long. ; ’ pd by John “ ‘ bi Stepney. r, sold 200a “for a Val’ Con’ p said 7. Edward Holmes of Car, old to said Lilly by No. 157. ad taken up by Daniel Snoke, & s 1 & David Sharwood. Lilly” Said mur he on lines of John Pricklove, se pio Peter Gray. Snuke, Feb et a pee her dower right. Test’ Callum ne of N. CG. sold ee Thigpen Att’ to Stephen Manwaring, urchased of said ih eat foe aide 30a formerly belonging to Wm ae Daa Toms & b Soha paves Manwaring, Jan 16, 1696, on line vie acne 272 ee 1. 1700. Test’ Gabriel Newby, pe Gair'ga tie Gehl asic Speco Fendall of Perq precinct, for a = Hon’ble Henderson No. 159. oO t granted to me ” 0a, “part of trac ; want of settling, Bennett of same, 30 nted to John Fendall dec’d, & lapsed ec Test’ Francis pcs sir grin River, adj James Coles. Aug 30, 2 on West-side , Beasley, Wm Pargiter. RECORDS OF DEEDS No. 160. John Bennett, “assigns right of within mentioned Contents,” unto Wm Hall. Oct 8, 1700. Test’ Ralph Fletcher, John Barrow. No. 161. Robert Fen dall of Perg precinct, to Francis Beasley of same, 340a “to me granted by Hon’ble Henderson Walker Esq.” Formerly patented by John Fendall & Lapse d for want of settling, adj Lands of Mr Anthony Alex- ander, on South-west side of Perq River. Oct 8, 1700. Test’ James Fugett, John Yates, No. 162. Daniel Hall assigns to John Bennett, my Plan’ & House, on my Entry of 200a of Land. Sept 30, 1700. Test’ William White, James Coles. Thigpen gold a « No. 163. John Lilly, & Hannah his wife, for a sum of Money pd by James Plan’ formerly belonging t James Thigpen, 51 0 Wm Voss,” & sold unto me by Att for Stephen Manwaring. Oct 1, 1700. Nath’l Chevin Clk Court, Test’ Gabriel Newby, Mary Newby. No. 164, bd by Isaac Wilson, of same, 490a in \ , Toro Noy 20, 1699. Perquimans Percinct, adj Robert Wilson. Test’ John Porter, Daniel Akehurst, Thos Abington. No. 165. George Matthews of Perq precinct, unto Wm Wilkerson, “my whole Estate both real, & Personal.” Nov 18, 1699. In the Eleventh year of the illiam III, King of England. Jan 14, 1700. ton, Samuel Heeree, William Long of Per qd precinct, assigns right of Land on North- Side of Yeopim River, called “Bennets” on lines of James Fisher, & Peter Jones. Jan 9, 1700. Test’ Christ’ Butler, Peter Gray, Thos Long. No. 167. Anthony Alexander, & Ann his wife of Pergq, to Thomas Harvey of afsd, 75a “on Southwest side of Perq River, adj Francis Beasley, & Jonathan Taylors Survey.” Ack’ July 8, 1701. Test’? Wm Pargits, James Coles. No. 168. Anothony Alexander, & A: nn his wife, sold to Frances Beasley of Perq, 275a on Southwest side of Pe Tq River, adj sd Francis. Ack July 8, 1701. Test?’ Wm Pargiter, John Falconer. inct, to Edmond Peirce of Chowan Gent, sold 1050a called “Old Scotts” Joshua Scotts Land. formerly June 6, 1701. derson Walker, Test’ Daniel Bret, Richard Smith, Hen- d 140a on North side of the Sound, & Cypress Swamp, adj Gov Harvey, & Cornelius Learie, & by him given “Land Surveyed for J ohn Bentley, f to his wife, which by Inheritance came to me.” Mar 20, 1699. Test’ Sarah Long, John Stepney. No. 171. Edmond Peirce of Chowan & Sarah his wife, for a con’ pd by Wm Farly of Perg, Sold Plantation calle ; d “Old Scotts” 1050a on North side of Perg River. Test’ James Blount, Ka thran Taylor. June 8, 1701. No. 172. Joshua La chusetts Bay, Nath’l Test’ John Tucker, Moses DS OF DEEDS HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY one : No. 187. Robert Fendall of said precinct, do Precinct, adj Lands f No. 173. Jeane Bier, widow—‘‘do give to my pon ent sd kaa ' William Newby, after _Land, from me and my Now husband > us.” Aug 12,1701. Test’ Ralph Fletcher, John Barrow, Isaac Wilson of Perq precinct, for £5 pd by Samuel Swann Esq “Release 100a on North-side of Roanoak Sound,” in said of Henry Norman, & Cornelius Leary, April 14, 1702. Test’ Samuel Swann Jun’r, Francis Beasley. le ; : i i aring of Perg, for a Valuab : cat pedreonwes Mesa a phic psg igi" pain side of “Long Reach, Penarth James Coles, & Mary my wife, of Perq precinct, Carpenter—for ’ pd by John Flowers of same—s ‘ ances onthe of Perq River” adj Francis Toms Sr. Aug 12, 1701. Test Wis Alex Knight, & Emanuel Knight, (Brother, of afore) planters; sold plan’ bought of Wm Hall, heir to Ann Peterson Dec’d, on North-east side of Perq River—100a, adj Land of Christopher Nicholson, into the woods to “Mile End,” & on South adj Land of John Kinsey. Bill of Sale dated Mar 14, 1672, & Was sold to Thomas Kent by Wm Voss, being part of 200a Patent from his Majesty, & signed by Sir William Berkeley, Sept 26, 1663. April 4, 1702. Test’ Barrow, Francis Foster. : i 175. Samuel Swann Esq, & Elizabeth his wife, to our son Samuel psa 100a Pane on the South by the Sound, mg pat Henry Normans land, q d of Cornelius Leary. Aug 28, " . = et — 14, 1701. John Anderson, unto James Laeton (Layden) oO. 7 > ‘ Samuel Swann, Jun’r, Ralph Fletcher. , r. John Stepney Clk. No. 189. Wm “= a gin agg a Lining a a con’ sold 200a adj Arthur Todteey otPere:peattast No. 177. ober ? dwelleth” upon the head of Deep Pd by said Bartlett, assigns plan’ upon the Banks of Little River, now in poss i ks Now dwelle lton,” & plan’ where Mary Ruc a Feb 13, 1701. Test’ Richard Plater, Hugh Campbell. d Bartlet on the North, & on the South the t Wilson Dec’d,* doth assign penne Lands of Mrs. Elizabeth Hecklefield—300a. Test’ John Falconer, Wm No. 178. Ann Wilson, widow, & Relict of Rober te sei Fyre — Wm Glover, Joseph Glover. Ack in Gen’l Court Mar 3, 1702. Nath’l " Interest in Estate, both Real, & Personal unto Jo a 7 eer areal hevin Clk, Pi (her son, & son-in-law) jointly to possess, & Enjoy. ‘ No. 190 Bion. : id Sherwood, Joseph Smith, George : bess ree Christopher Butler, Att’ to Stephen Manwaring, sold to John An derson Land on North-east side of Perq River, called “Pricklows her. Thomas Atterway, & Francis Foster, formerly Edward Norwoods lan : Reg Oct 16, 1701. Test’ James Ward, Joannah Ward. Jenkins Williams, & Joanna his wife, for a Val’ Con’ pd by Mr John Bire (Bier assigns “our Plan’ between lands of Mr Ralph Fletcher, & Joseph Sutton,” 150a. Ack in Gen’l Court Aug 2, 1700. Test’ John Wiloby, Lenard Lafton. No. 191. Thomas Bird, assigns Right to within Conveyance, to Thomas hn Arnold, of same, Harvey. Feb 10, 1701. Test’ Samuel Persons, Geo Fletcher. No. 180. Wm Godfrey of Perg precinct, “Released unto John ’ Wm Glover, No. 192. Ralph Fletcher Sr, of Perq, to dau Margaret 170a on North west all right to Land—150a on Little River.” Aug 26, 1701. Tes Side of land seated by Jenkins ? Glover Esq Governor. White, Joseph Glover. Hon’ble Wm ene John Stepney of Albemarle, Att’ to John Slocum of deme ay p Co of Beath (Bath) province of N. C. for £25 pd by Thomas Norcum 0 Williams, & South west side of “Grassy Point Ralph Fletcher, Jane Fletcher, Gut.” Mar 21, 1709. Test’ Orphans Court Aug 11, 1702. No. 193. July 23, 1701. 1 Wm Friley, & Grace his wife, dau of Joshua Scott arle, assigned Patent to said Noreum. Jan 13, 1701/2. Test pagal Dec’d, for £15 pd by Ezekiel Moadley (Modlin) sold 66a on North side of ss ‘182 Richard Davenport of Pera, Carpenter—with “Consent 0 ripen Perq River, being one third of 200a formerly belonging to sd Joshua Scott z a put more Especially for the Love we bear our Dau, cg mm Test’ Daniel Hall, Joseph Sutton, John Bird. aan of said place’—do give to said John & Elizabeth Foster—170a, 1 the great Marsh,” & Land of Archibald Holmes. ar At og aa July 0, 1701. Test’ John Stepney, Caleb Callaway. Nath’l Chevin : : ; 4 Ten tering ag h side of the bead of soni Rive : N 183 Richard Fox assigns all Right to above mentioned Patent, un 0. : No. 195 Patrick Kanidy, (Kened y y) doth assign Right of a Patent, unto : 1. Nov 1, 1700. Test’ Timotry Cleare, Francis James. James Fugett, for £14. Oct 29, 1700. oh ier spaniel Oneel doth Assign my Right of this Patent, unto William No. 196. o. 184. “Parties to this Indent In presence of Thomas Thomas Snoden Reg of Perq. No. 197, Francis Beasley, Thomas Gray of afsd—190a a West side of Perg River. Sept 2, 1702. Test’ Peter Gray Clk. No. 198. Hannah Snelling, * bear my Daughters; Richel, & ee * Hannah Snelling, ’ s iel Jones, Richard Cheston. written,” 1702. Test’ David Elder, Dan eta ger Swann Jun’r, for a Val’ Sum of Money, pd by Major Samuel s Lah abaigned a Plantation. Reg April 16, 1702. Test’ Francis Foster, Ww ’ ure, have set their hands, day, & year Snoden, Francis Foster, Jan 14, 1702-3. iE pubic Harvey, & Margaret my wife,” assigns right of Land, to o. 186. Mary Coffin. April 14, 1702. Test’ Ralph Fletcher, John Stepney. Wm Halls land, on South John Anderson, Richard Rogs. *Robert Wilson came to Perquimans precinct, from Chuckatuck, Teens (6) Va He eck a Quaker, and lived on “The Narrows of Perg River” where ; died “at his own house Dec 21, 1696.” His wife Ann (née Blount, dau o widow of Israel, of Perq Pre’ct, “for Love I Esther Snelling, do give part of my Estate (née Larance, dau of William, & Rachel W Ich her will may 2d Timothy Clare shortly after thi ’ elch) married . after the death of her husband, where , y after this deed was made She was hi i a Marcha he Isaac Wilson son of above, married Ann Parker, last wife; having issue by him one = hire, 2 e : » who married Benjamin who married 2d John Pettiver. 54 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY one young mare bought of Samuel Nicholson, with her — ras Rachel one cow, named “Tulip” to dau Esther one staigog calf name: oe — to Rachel my great Bible, & to each “one Iron Pot.” 8-12mo 1702. othy Clare. ; : aes rae = har woh John Hufton of Perg, for £20 pd by John pias sold 524a on Little River, at the mouth of Deep Creek, adj 9a Parish, & “tt Man. Land grt to me Sept 1, 1694. Seal Aug 1, 1702. Test’ James Newby, ae, William Turner of Perg, & Ann his wife, assigned a acon to James Newby of Pasquotank precinct. Reg Mar 10, 1702-3. Test’ Wm tte ana, of Pasq, sold within Patent unto — Foster of Perg. Mar 9,1702-8 Sarah Newby Ack’ her Dower right. Test’ Wm Barclift, rie ps src if Hopkins of Perg, for £3 to be pd in Pork, by John Hare Jr, sold ‘Oa on North east side of Yeopim River, adj’ John Hare Sr, & John Hopkins. Nov 26, 1702. Test’ James Coles, John Stepney. he Psion 304 No. 203. Mar 23, 1703. Robert Hosea of Perg, & Mary Roo 2 ge assigned to “Robert Hosea, & heirs of his body, by my dau his wi oa peer North west side of Deep Creek, formerly Surveyed by Richard Rooks. nm, John Foster. pags ae Wilson of Perg Pre’ct, planter—for £5 pd by Ralph ee sold 150a “on East-side of great Pond, to the small Ponds, & the wae 0! Robert Wilsons Creek, & down said Branch to Horse Bridge, being line be vi Isaac Wilson & Samuel Phelps.” Mar 9, 1702/3. Isaac Wilson, & Ann Wilson. f oles, Peter Godfrey. va. oe ra 9, 1702/3. “In the first year of the Reign of our ee Lady Anne, of England.” Peter Gray of Chowan Pre’ct, you vb er Godfrey of Perq Pre’ct, Merchant—for £3 paid by said Peter Gray, “a wd Tenement” 144a on North-side of the “Narrows” of Perq River, adj = sidé Plan’ formerly Patrick Kenedies, & on the other, land of Wm aoe said land lately in the tenure of Peter Gray, father of said Peter nines ~ Dec’d, of which Peter Gray now hath part there-of. At a Court he “ e house of Capt James Coles 1702/3. Test’ John Falconer, omas n. a 206. Oct 28, 1702. John Willoby of Perq precinct, to own peed of same, for £19 11 pence, pd by said Anderson, assigns me on Ban e Perq River—248a, now in poss’ of said Willoby. Ack in Gen’l Court Oc Fs 1702. Test’ Thomas Twedie, Wm Stephens, George Kinzerly. 207. Mary Coffin, Widow—of Perq Pre’ct, for £3 Sterling, pd by ao Anderson, of Same, assigns Land. Court at Capt James Coles, Mar, 1702. Test’ James Coles, Peter Godfrey. Bundy. Esther Snelling was wife of John Winslow, thought to be a brother of Thomas Winslow, who married Elizabeth Clare, eldest dau of Timothy Clare, by his first wife Mary Bundy, dau of William Bundy. There were three other Clare children, all children of the first wife, respectively; Mary (twin to Elizabeth) who married Edward Mayo, Sarah who married John White, m 2d Jacob Elliott, Jane married 1st —— Robinson & 2d Thomas Jessop, & Ann, thought to be the wife of William Newby. (2) of Perq Co. RECORDS OF DEEDS 55 No. 208. Richard Davenport, of the Precinct of Perq, fo Aff? I bear to my son John Davenport, of same,” Creek, where said Richard now lives—300a. Also “Bats grave,” by Estimation 27a. Fletcher. No. 209. John Davenport of Perq Pre’ct, planter—for the “Yearly Rent of one ear of Indian, payable at the feast of Pentecost, have sold to Richard Davenport, my father, all that plan’ whereon said Richard now lives,” with the Island called “Batts Grave,” 317a. July 138, 1703. Test’ John Stepney, Peter Godfrey. r “Natual Love & assigns plan’ on Yeopim one small Island, called July 3, 1703. Test’ John Stepney, Ralph « No. 210. July 13, 1703. Anthony Alexander, & Anne his wife, of Perq Pre’ct, to Thomas Evans of same, Boatright—for £26 assigned 359a, on Perq River. Test’ James Foster, Peter Gray. No. 211. Richard Burtonshall, & Priscilla my wife, by John Yates, of same—220a on West-side of Perq R Test’ John Stepney, Peter Godfrey. No. 212. Ralph Fletcher Sen’r of Perg Pre’ct, for I do bear to my Son Ralph Fletcher Jun’r, Bequeat: lying betwixt land of Francis Toms Sen’r, of Israel Dec’d. Jan 12, 1703/4. Francis Foster, James Coles. No. 218. Ralph Fletcher Jun’r of Perq Pre’ct, for Love & Aff’ I bear My father Ralph Fletcher Sen’r, “do give to him half of that plan’, between land of Francis Toms Sen’r, & Rachel Snelling,” dau of Israel Dec’d. Jany 14, 1703/4. Test’ Francis Foster, James Coles. No. 214. Jan 10, 1703. Capt Ralph Fletcher of Perq Pre’ct, for £20 to Richard Burtonshall, Planter—assigns plan’, now in poss’ of said Burtonshall, 300a. Reg Jan 13, 1703/4. Test’ Thomas Snoden, Thomas Houghton. No. 215. Jan 10, 1703/4, Francis Foster of Perq precinct, Gent—& Hannah his wife; to Thomas Snoden of same, Planter—for £8, assigns Land, ”at the head of Thomas Atteways Land,” on Pocoson, & Lillys Creek. Reg Jan 13, 1703/4. Test’? Denis Macklenden, Thos Houghton, John Stepney, No. 216. Wm Fryley of the Precinct of Chowan, Carpenter—& Grace his wife, to Capt James Coles of Perq Pre’ct, Carpenter—& Mary his wife—640a On Wide of Perq River. Con’ £70 Sterling. Reg Jan 13, 1703/4. Test’ Richard French, Henry Sprig, Jno Brown. No. 217. Aug 18, 1730. Bartholomew Phelps, & Elizabeth his wife, of Scuppennong, in Perq Pre’ct, Co of Albemarle, to Anthony Alexander of same, for £12 pd by said Anthony—380a in Scuppennong, on the Sound, formerly Owned by Benj Massagay. Reg Jan 13, 1703/4. Test’ Thos Snoden, John Falconer, of N. C. for £12 pd iver. July 18, 1703. “Love, & Natual Aff’ that h to said son all my plan’ & Land of Rachel Snelling,” dau Thomas Snoden Clerk of Court. Test’ No. 218. John Shaw assigns all Right to “ Newby. April 11, 1704. No. 219. April 11, 1704. James Morgan § “for Love & Aff’ I have to my son Williiam Mo on Vosses Creek, adj James Thigpen, & Thomas Haskins Sen’r ( Haskit), Peter Gray. within Contents,” to James Test’ Thos Snowden, John Stepney. en’r of Perq Pre’ct, Planter— rgan,” hath given 100a to him, Harveys plan’. Test’ Anthony 56 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY side of Narrows of Perq River, adj plan’ formerly Patrick Kennedies, & Wm Bogue, lately in tenue of Peter Gray dec’d. Test’ John Brown, Richard Grey. No. 221. July 13,1702. John Anderson, & Jeane his wife, of Perq precinct, to John Hawkins of same, planter—150a on North-east side of Perquimans River, called “Norwoods Old field” Test’ John Willoughbee, Robert White. No. 222. Feb 22, 1703/4. Thomas Evins of Perq precinct, to Jeremiah Goodridge of same, for £30 in hand, assigned plan’ purchased of Anthony Alexander—359a late in the tenue of Thomas Evans. Test’ Caleb Calleway, Thomas Snoden. No. 223. Ralph Fletcher “the Elder,” of Pera, “for Love & Aff, I do bear by Dau Margaret Harvey, wife of Thomas Harvey,” of afore’ have given Land, adj that seated by Jenkins Williams, & East by Grassy point Gut. 170a. April 11, 1704. Test’ John Stepney, Tho Snoden. No. 224. David Harris, & Elizabeth his wife, to Thomas Harvey, 200a on Vosses Creek, adj John Morgan, Wm Morgan, & Francis Toms. Jan 2, 1703/4. Test’ Ralph Fletcher, John Flowers. No. 225. Thomas Harvey & Margaret his wife, for a Val’ Con’ in hand, pd by David Harris, assigns whole plan’ (328a) on Grassy Point, on North-west side, “with all things there-unto, Except my Stock, & Movables.” Jan 22, 1703/4. Test’ Ralph Fletcher, John Flowers. No. 226. James Beasley of Chowan Pre’ct, for a Val’ Con’ pd by Francis Wells of same, 282a upon Perq River, adj Pete Gray—a patent Granted Robert Beasley dec’d may 1, 1694. With Consent of my Wife Mary Beasley. April 10, 1704. Test’ John Anderson, Peter Godfrey. No. 227. Archibald Holmes Att’ to Wm Barrow, assigns “all right of within premises,” to Anthony Wherry. April 11,1704. Test’ John Anderson. No. 228. Wm Jackson assigns all Right of 208a, part of 312a named in Patent to Richard Nowell. July 11, 1704. Test’ Tho Snoden, Denis Mack- lenden, John Anderson. .No. 229. John Winbury, by virtue of a Power, given me by Richard Nowell, assined Right of 200a part of 400a in Patent to Wm Jackson. July 11, 1704. Test’ Tho Snoden, Denis Macklenden, John Anderson. No. 230. Thomas Cartright Sen’r, to Samuel Right—95a on South-side of Deep Creek, adj Wm Godfrey, & Wm Hunt, “belonging to me Wm Terrell, in New England.” April 25, 1704. Test’ Thomas Twedie, Wm Twedie. No. 231. Thomas Ayres, assigns “Right of within mentioned Deed of Sale,” to Wm Williams. July 14, 1704. Test’ John Stepney Reg of Perq. No. 232. Anthony Haskit Sen’r, of Pera, assigns “all Right, wife Tabitha Joining with me” to land, unto son Anthony Haskitt Jun’r. July 11, 1704. No. 233. James Anderson & Debrow, my wife, to John Volloway, both of Perq precinct, 275a, surveyed by Samuel Swann Jr, for Anthony Alexander, & sold by him to Thomas Harvey, by him unto Mary Coffin, & by said Mary to me. Land on South-west side of Perq River, adj Francis Beasley. May 9, 1704. Test’ John Anderson. No. 234. Wm Williams of Chowan Pre’ct, Carpenter—for £10 s7 pd by Thomas Norcom, of same, planter—sold 150a in Perq precinct, Surveyed in the name of Richard Woolard, & sold by him to Thomes Ayres, & by said Ayres to me. Oct 7, 1704. Test’ Thos Snoden, Aughter (Arthur) Carlton, Richard Woolard. April 9, 1705. Archibald Holmes. April 10, 1705. Land. April 26, 1705. RECORDS OF DEEDS 57 No. 235. Thomas Norcom of Perq precinct, planter—for a sum of money pd by Thos. Snoden of same, “assigns within mentioned Deed of Sale.” O t 7, 1704. Test’ Arthur Carlton, Smethwick Warburton. : . No. 236, *Wm Bogue of Albemarle, for a Val’ Con’ pd by Wm Newby, conveyed to said Newby, Isaac Wilson, John Prickloe, & Wm Moore, one a of Land, to belong to a Society of Protestant Desenters; Vulgarly called “Quakers” Mvtes in Perq precinct, “upon which a House of Worship has already been Built.” Land formerly belonging to James Lodman, & now leased to Anthony Haskit on Perq River. 2 day 6 mo 1704. Test’ Francis Toms, Francis Wells, Pranets Toms, Jr. No. 237. John Davenport of Perq Pre’ct, planter—for a Val’ Sum pd by Alexander Ray, assigned 100a “on Albemarle Sound, Opposite Batts Grave.” Reg Oct 12, 1704. Test’ Archibald Holmes, John Anderson. : No. 238. John Foster, with Consent of my wife Elizabeth, assigns Right of within mentioned Deed of gift to John Davenport. Oct 10, 1704. Test’ Dennis Macklenden, John Yates. No. 239. Richard Burtonshall, assigns “Right to within Bill of Sale,” to David Harris. 11 of 7 mo 1704. Test’ Francis Toms, Ralph Fletcher. No. 240. Jan 8, 1704/5. James Coles of Perq precinct, to John Pettiver of same, for £60 assigns “Dividend of Land Granted to John Peire, under the hand of Phillip Ludwell Gov; & Thomas Harvey, Francis Tone Benj Laker, & Thomas Pollock, of the Counsel. By said John Peairee a to Jacob Peterson, & said Peterson Dying left it to Mary wife of James Coles she being widow of said Peterson.” Test’ John Falconer, John Foster No. 241. John Vollway & Jean my wife, for a Val’ Con’ assigns Lend to David Right 50a. Surveyed by Samuel Swann Jr, for Anthony Alexander, & sold by him to Thomas Harvey, & by him to Mary Coffin, on South-west aide of "? oe Dec 27, 1704. Test’ John Vallway, Jan Vallway. 0. - John Yates & Elizabeth s ” Feb shioand gs Seay my wife, assigns “Bill of Sale,” to Richard No. 243. John Norcom, & Elizabeth his wife of Perq precinct, for a Sum of Money pd by Henry Warring of same, sold Land on Sound stile adj Henr Norman, & Mr Mins (Ming) called the “Gore” 122a. Jan 6 1704/5 T > George Kinisle, Richard Leary. er ees Henry Warring, & Elizabeth his wife, sold 400a on Yeopim Creek, ian n Norcom, adj Land of Robert Harmon, & Anthony Wherry. known sal iggy Greens Plantation,” on West-side of Creek. Reg April 1, 1705. oe fy ee acin Burtonshall of Perq Pre’ct, for a Val’ Con’ pd by ‘Andrew mai Pigg assigned Plantation. April 9, 1705. Test’ Dennis Macklenden, No. 246. John N Norcom ; » assigned unto Richard Skinner all Ri h within Patent. April 10, 1705. Test’ Wm Hall, Jno Falconer. or No. 2 0. 247. Archibald Holmes, assigns within Patent, unto Edward Wilson. No. 0. 248. Alexander Ray, assigns “Right of within Deed of Sale” unto No. 0. 249. Ezekiel Mauldin, for £7 s10 to me pd by Timothy Clear, assigns *(Wells Mo Meeting) 58 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 250. Oct 26, 1704. Esau Albertson of Perq Pre’ct, planter—to Mary Rooks, Widow of Richard Rooks, for £5 pd by said Mary, assigns 150a at the head of Deep Creek, “now in Occupation of Me” by order of Counsel, Mar 29, 1701. Test’ Samuel Norton, Tho Snoden, Geo Harris. ™ No. 251. Henry Warren, & Elizabeth his wife, for £10 s10 pd by James Minge, sold Land called the “Gore” 122a, adj Henry Norman, & James Minges own Land. Mar 27, 1705. Test’ Richard Leary, Jeremiah Banns. No. 252. John Haire, assigns “Right of within Bill of Sale,” to John Ben- nett Sen’r. Aug 29, 1705. Test’ Jno Falconer, Samuel Hearse. No. 253. John Hair, for £14 pd by John Bennett Sen’r, assigns 100a on North-east side of Yeopim River, adj Geo Matthews, & Hopkins plantations. “Except a Nursery growing in my Corn field, & all my Corn, Peas, beans, & Cotton* growing in my fields.” Aug 29, 1705. Test’ Jno Falconer, Samuel Hearse. No. 254. Wm White of Perg Pre’ct, for a Sum of Money, pd by Wm Pargeter, of same, sold “my Dividend of Land,” on North-east side of Yeopim River— 200a adj Lands Surveyed for the Dau of Richard Williams Dee’d, at a place called “Deep Branch.” Oct 6, 1705. Test’ Tho Snoden, Tho Houghton. No. 255. John Falconer, of Chowan Pre’ct, for a Sum of Money, pd by John Gray of Perq Pre’ct—assigns Land, “in the Narrows of Perq River,” formerly property of Patrick Kenedy. Sept 3, 1705. Test’ Tho Snoden, Tho Houghton. No. 256. Arnold White, & Parthene his wife, to John Cartrett (Cartright) of Albemarle Co, for £6 pd by Aughter (Arthur) Carlton, of same, sold 200a on West-side of Little River, up Deep Creek, on a Branch called “Sheltons Gut.” Reg Jan 10,1705. Test’ Tho Snoden, John Stepney. No, 257. The “Subscribers assign Right of within Deed of Sale,” to Gilbert Goodale. Jan 8, 1705/6. Aughter (Arthur) Carlton. Test’? John Stepney, Tho Snoden. No. 258. Arther Carlton, of Chowan precinct, Wheelmaker—for £7 pd by Gilbert Goodale, of Perq Pre’ct, planter—sold 60a of Land called “Dogwood Neck.” Jan 5, 1705/6. Arthur Carlton. Test’ John Stepney, Tho Snoden. No. 259. John Parish of Perq, for a “Val’ sum of Money” pd by John Newby, of the Pre’ct of Pasquotank, sold Land. Jan 8,1705. Test’ Christopher Nichols, Samson Swann. No. 260. Francis Toms of Albemarle, to Thomas Pierce, Wm Bogie, Isaac Wilson, & Gabriel Newby, one acre of Land, “to belong to a Society of Prot- estant Desenters, Vulgarly called Quakers, living in Perq Precinct” where on a “house is there built to Worship God in.” Jan 11, 1705. Francis Toms Sen’r. Test’ Mary Toms, John Stepney, James Coles. No. 261. David Harris of Perq River, to Daniel Jones—180a on Voss’s Creek, & Long Branch, adj John Morgan, & Francis Toms. June 10, 1706. Test’ Francis Toms Jun’r, Margaret Toms. No. 262. Francis Wells of Albemarle. for a Val’ Con’ pd by Gabriel Newby—sold 50a of Land, adj Peter Gray, “part of Tract formerly belonging to Robert Beasley, & left to his son James Beasley.” 17d 7mo1706. Test’ Richard Cheston, Wm Moore. *(Note: This is the first mention of Cotton being grown in Perquimans Precinct.) RECORDS OF DEEDS 59 No. 263. John Bennett of Perq precinct, planter—for £13 pd by Daniel Hall of afore’, planter—‘“Plantation on Wide of Indian Creek”—120a. July 5, 1706. No. 264. Thomas Pollock of Chowan precinct, to Samuel Bond of Pera, planter—‘“Right of Land on Perq River—128a, where said Samuel now lives.” July 2, 1706. Test’ Wm Johnson, John Yates. No. 265. Peter Baudrey of Perq precinct, Millwright—& Rachel my wife. for £13 p&8 paid by Wm Long of afore’. sold a Plantation. Sept 17, 1706. Test’ Ann Stiball, Tho Snoden. No. 266. Feb 6, 1705/6. Wm White of Perq precinct, planter—& Anne his wife. to Peter Baudry of same, Millwright—for £10 pd by said Baudry sold Land “on East-side of Indian Creek, in Yeopim River”’—200a adj Land of Wm Parqittor, & Maj Alex. Lillington, now in poss’ of said Wm White. Test’ John Falconer, Tho. Snoden. No. 267. Robert Douglas of Chowan precinct, planter—& Anne my wife, for a sum of money pd by Edward Berry, of Perg precinct,” assigns plan’ on North-east side of Yawpim River,” adj Land belonging to dau of Richard Williams Dec’d, & John Hopkins—200a. Surveyed in the name of Robert Inkinson dec’d, & now in the tenure of Edward Berry. Jan 15, 1705/6. Test’ Tho’s Clark, Tho Snoden. No. 268. Edward Berry, for a Val’ Con’ sold to Peter Jones of Perq Pre’ct, “all right to within mentioned Deed,” At a Court held for Perquimans Feb 1, 1705/6. Test’ Wm Long, Tho. Snoden. No. 269. Wm Glover of Perq precinct, Esq—for £28 pd by Jonathan Stanley, of same, Mariner—“all my Plan” 316a on South-west side of Little River, between Lands of John Arnold, & Thomas Holloway. Reg April 15, 1707. Test’ Robert Hosea, John Arnold, Joseph Glover, John Willoughby. No. 270. Samuel Bond of Perq precinct, unto Susanna Robinson of same, Part of Tract of Land where I now live, called “cuthrs” (Cruthers) 640a April 3, 1707. Test?’ Wm Carman, Timothy Winslo. No. 271. Edward Phelps of Chowan precinct sold to Wm Stevens of Per- quimans, 264a of Land. Jan 4, 1705/6. Test’ Godfrey Spruiel, Geo Durant. Thomas Abington C. C. (Pasq Pre’ct). No. 272. Edward Phelps of Albemarle, appoints Mr. James Fox of same, Att to this Court, in a sale of Land to Mr. Wm Stevens, of same, called ‘““White- oak Land” on South-side of Albemarle Sound, “between Scupernong, & Ale- gater.” Aug 26, 1706. Frances Phelps, her dower right. No. 273. Richard Leary, for a Val’ Con’ assigns a Patent, taken in the name of Jane Charles, lately in poss’ of Tho’s Norcom, & now in my possession. Aug 22,1707. Test’ John Stepney, Wm Long. No. 274. Thomas & Mary Norcom doth make over unto Richard Leary, our right in Lands, in the Neck, between Yawpim Creek, & River. April 8, 1707. Test’ John Lillington, Thomas Snoden. (Harveys Neck.) No. 275. Richard Leary of Perq precinct, appoints Mr. James Ming, of same place, merchant—Att’ to sell Land to John Wyatt, on west-side of Yawpim Creek—288a adj John Barrows line. Sept 22, 1707. Test’ Hdward Wilson, Wm Wilson. No. 276. John Wyatt, & Rachel my wife, assign our right of within patent unto Richard Leary. Aug 22, 1707, Test’ John Stepney, Wm Long. 60 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 277. John Bennet, assigns right to within deed of sale of John Bennet Sen’r. Aug 13, 1707. Test’ Tho. Horton, Wm Houghton. George Lumley Clk Court. No. 278. John Benet, assigns right to John Yelverton. Aug 13, 1707. No. 279. John Bennet assigns right to within Deed, to John Yelverton. Aug 13, 1707. Test’ Tho Houghton, Wm Houghton. No. 280. Daniel Guthry of Perq precinct, assigns Right of a Patent of Land, to Edward Ellston, of Gloster Co in Virginia. Jan 12, 1708/9. Test’ Richard French, Isaac Wilson. No. 281. John Flowers Sen’r assigns Right, to David Harris. Jan 12, 1708. Test’ Timothy Clare, John Stepney. No. 282. David Harris, assigns Right, to Peter Howerd. Jan 10, 1708/9. Test’ Timothy Clare, John Stepney. No. 283. Daniel Jones of Albemarle, for a Val’ Con’ sold unto Timothy Clare, 180a in Perg Pre’ct, “upon Vosses Creek, adj Land of John Morgan, & Francis Toms. Land purchased by me of David Harris.” June 10, 1706. Seal Jan 8, 1708. Test’ Gab’l Newby, Wm Newby Jun’r. No. 284. “Samuel Bond, & Elizabeth my wife of Perq precinct, to John Pricklowe of same, all Right in a Tract of Land on Cypress Swamp—625a, adj land of Gabriel, & Nathan Newby.” 13d, mo 1708. Test’ Wm Bogue, Peter Albertson. No. 285. Samuel Nicholson of Perq River, “in Con’ of the Love I bear my Dau Abigal Albertson, do give to her my Plan’ at the River side, next to Ezekiel Modlins line, the other part being possessed by Ann Dorman. Said Dau to have one half of said Land—200a, & if she die without issue, to dau Hannah Nicholson.” 12d, 2mo 1708. Samuel & Elizabeth Nicholson. No. 286. John Hallum of Perg Pre’ct, for a Val’ Con’ in hand, to Thomas Bartlett, “Right of Land at the head of Lilleys Creek,” adj Wm Godfrey—150a. Mar 10, 1709. Test’ Harris Willoughby, I. Darm. No. 287. John Hopkins, with Consent of Sarah his wife, deed to Thomas Long. Con’ £27 pd by said Long. Jan 6, 1708/9. Test’ John stepney, Richard Leary. No. 288. Christopher Nicholson, & Mary his wife, ‘of the North-side of Suttons Creek, on the Road of Perq,’ assigns Right of a Patent to Nathaniel Albertson. May 3, 1709. Test’ Orlando Payne, Nathaniel Nicholson. No. 289. Charles Wilkins planter—& Elizabeth my wife to Patrick Egger- ton, 15a on North-east side of Yeopim River, Pattented in the name of James Fisher dec’d, & since in Occupation of Patrick Eggerton, planter. Feb 1, 17089. Test’ Nicholas Crisp, Daniel Cox. No. 290. John Lillington of Chowan Pre’ct, Gent—for £35 pd by John Bennett of Perq precinct, 170a of Land in Perg, upon Yeopim Creek. Sur- veyed in the name of Maj Alex Lillington. April 1, 1709. Test’ Thomas Snowden, Mary Jackson. No. 291. John Yelverton, & Elizabeth my wife, “do assign our Right of within Pattent to Patrick Eggerton.” July 12,1709. Richard Leary Clk. No. 292. John Yelverton & Elizabeth my wife. (To same) July 12, 1709. Test’ Lemuel Taylor, Peter Hord. No. 293. John Yelverton & wife Elizabeth. (Same Parties) July 14, 1709. RECORDS OF DEEDS 61 No, 294. Thomas Harvey of Perq Pre’ct, Planter—for £25 pd by Timothy Clare of same, sold Land on Upper Vosses Creek, adj Land of John Morgan, William Morgan, & Francis Toms— 200a. “An Estate of Inheritance.” Test’ Wm Moore, Joseph Jessop. Thomas & Margaret Harvey. Samuel Nicholson, Att to Margaret Harvey. Ack in Gen’l Court Mar 31, 1709. Go Lumly Clk. No, 295. John Newby assigns “Right to within Bill of Sale’—333a pur- chased by me of John Parish,’ unto Barneba Nixon, 9d 2mo 1707. Test’ Christopher Nicholson, John Flower. No. 296. Daniel Right, “in behalf of Mysel, heirs, & Exors sold Land, as to me granted” 14 of 8 mo 1707. Daniel, & Anne Right. No. 297. Sept 3, 1707. Anthony Rawlings, & Katherine his wife, John Peirson & Rebeckah his wife, & Rachel Dawson of the Co of Dawchester, in Maryland, to Isaac Wilson of Albemarle, for 15,000 lbs of Tobacco Land called “Dawsons” on South-west side of Perq River, adj Capt James Coles, & Jonathan Evens, 600a. Test’ John Rawlings, Joseph Kennerly, Thomas Taylor. No. 298. Maryland, Dorchester Co. Sept 3, 1707. “Before her Magesties Justices, Sitting, the within Named Anthony Rawlings, & Katherine his wife, John Peirson & Rebeckah his wife, and Rachel Dawson did Ack deed, unto said Isaac Wilson.” Reg Oct 11, 1709. John Stepney Reg of Perg. Her Enleston Clk. No. 299. Anthony Rawlings, & Catherine his wife, John Peirson & Rebeckah his wife, & Rachel Dawson, of Dorchester Co, in the Pro’ of Maryland, appoints our Friend James Thigpen, & John Stepney, Lawful Att. Sept 3, 1707. Test’ John Rawlings, Thos Taylor, Joseph Kennerly. Thomas Evenden. Reg Oct 14, 1709. Her Eventon Clk. No. 300. Peter Jones, assigns “Right of within Deed of Gift, to Henry Coggwell,” for £4 s5. Jan 10, 1709. Peter, & Anne Jones. Test’ John Fal- coner, Sam’l] Philps. Richard Leary Clk. No. 301. John Woolard of Perg Pre’ct, Labourer—for £25 pd by Wm Egger- ton, of afore’ Planter—200a part of Tract, (300a) “Pattented in the name of Rich’d Woolard, my dec’d Father,” now in the tenure of said Eggerton. April 6, 1710. Test’ Anne Stiball, Thomas Snoden. Edward Bonwick Clk. No. 302. Dec 18,1707. Thomas Houghton of Perq Pre’ct, Taylor—to Thomas Snowden Sen’r of afore’ Gentleman—for £25 assigns 196a on North-side of Yawpim River, called “Philpotts old field.” Cavey Houghton, her dower rights. Test’ Wm Brethett, Thomas Legrave. Go Lumley Clk. No. 303. Thomas Snowden, assigns “Right of Within Deed of Sale’ to Wm Phillips. Jan 5, 1709/10. Test’ Rich’d Morris, Wm Brethett. Edward Bonwick Clk. No. 304. Wm Phillips assigns “Right of within Deed of Sale unto John Wiatt.” Dec 15, 1711. Test’ Joseph Sutton, John Stepney. Richard Leary Clk. No. 305. John Hopkins, & Sarah his wife, for £100 sold to Joshua Calloway Right to Land, “except 10a” sold to John Hare. Feb 15, 1710. Test’ Henry Cookson, John Stepney. No. 306. May 22, 1711. Peter Horde of Perq Pre’ct, Carpenter—to James Coles of same, Carpenter—for £30 pd by said Coles (with Consent of his wife Elizabeth) sold 200a on North-east side of Perq River, adj Grassy Point, 62 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY purchased by said Peter of David Harris. Test’ Francis Beasley, Thomas Grayling, John Vallaway. No. 307. Aug 13,1711. Anthony Dawson of Newton in the Co of Glocester, & Providence of New Jersey, Yeoman—to Isaac Wilson of Perq Pre’ct in N. C. for £25 pd by said Wilson 590a of Land on South-side of Perq River, now in poss’ of said Isaac Wilson. Test’ Joseph Jessop, John Kay Jun’r, John Kay. No. 308. Anthony Dawson of Newton New Jersey, appoints beloved friend Francis Toms, the Elder; & Francis Toms, the Younger both of Perq River, in N. C. Lawful Att, to ack deed in open Court unto Isaac Wilson, for 590a of Land. Test’ Joseph Jessop, John Kay Jun, John Kay. Reg Jan 14, 1712/13. 7 No. 309. We the Subscribers do make over within deed of Sale unto Thomas Blitchenden. Test’ John Norcom. Samuel Taylor. Ack in open Court Jan 18/7738; No. 310. James Coles of Perg, assigns “Rite” of a Patent, to James Perishoe, of afore’. Aug 12, 1712. No. 311. Daniel Garrant, & Jane his wife, assigns Right of Land, to Daniel Hall. April 14, 1712/13. Test’ Mathias Giles, John Bennet. Henry Clayton Clk. No. 312. Wm Tetterton, assigns his Right of Land to James Sitterson, for £9. William & Sarah Tetterton. Test’ Thomas Blitchenden, John Stepney. Reg Apl 15, 1713. No 318. John Bennet Sen’r & “Rose my wife,’ for a Val’ Con’ unto Peter Jones; a tract of Land. Sept 20, 1709. Test’ Thomas Snoden, Robert Jones. No. 314. Edward Arvingdile, & Comfort his wife of Chowan precinct, for £8 “doth convey unto Rich’d Morris of same, Land Surveyed & Entered for Jesterling Petite’—264a in Perq Pre’ct, at the head of Maj Lillingtons Creek. Oct 3, 1712. Test’ Wm Breathwaile, Robert Jones. 315. Richard Cheston of Perq precinct, Cooper—Atty of George -Fox, of Isle of Wight Co, Virginia, planter—’ Whereas the Lords Pro’ of N. C. did Grant unto Richard Fox father of said George, 200a in Perq precinct on Perq River,” adj Land of Joseph Jessop, formerly Land of Timothy Clear, as by pattent upon record, Richard Cheston Att’ for George Fox the Elder, son & heir of Richard Fox, Con’ £5 pd by Wm Bogue of Perg precinct, sold plan’ on Perq River, now in poss’ of Wm Moore, & Thomas Winslow. April 10, 1713. Test’ Thomas Pierce, Francis Toms, John Barrow. No. 316. George Fox of Isle of Wight, in Virginia, Appoints friend Richard Cheston of N. C. Lawfull Att’ to Ack’ to Wm Bogue of Pera, sale of land, pat- tented by my father Richard Fox, in the “Narrows” of Perq River. Test’ Thomas Perry, Joseph Jessop. Mar1,1711. Henry Clayton Clk. No. 317. George Fox of Isle of Wight Co in Vir’,.am firmly bound unto Wm Bogue of N. C. for the sum of £100, in Con’ of a plan’ on the “Narrows” of Perq River, now in poss’ of said Bogue. Mar 1, 1710/11. Test’ Thomas Perry, Joseph Jessop. No. 318. “I do assign right of within Bond” to Wm Moore. April 14, 1713. Test’ Francis Toms, Joseph Jessop. William Bogue. No. 319. Wm Bogue assigns Right of within mentioned Deed of Sale, to Wm Moore for a valuable Con.’ July 14, 1713. Test’ John Stepney, Joseph Jessop. RECORDS OF DEEDS 63 No. 320. Timothy Clear, for the sum £40 “Silver Money,” pd by Joseph Jessop, sold Land mentioned in Pattent. 9 day of June, 1713. Test’ Wm Carman, Elizabeth Carman. Hannah Clear, her dower Right. No. 321. John Johnson of Perq Pre’ct, for a Con’ pd by James Anderson of same, 15a, being “part of a tract” belonging to John Thurston, (63a) at the mouth of Suttons Creek, adj Joseph Sutton Jun’r, & John Kinsey. Dec. 12, 1711. Test’ Edward Sweeney, Joseph Sutton. No. 322. Timothy Clear of Albemarle, Planter—for a Con’ assigns unto Wm Carman, of ye same Co, Planter—265a on North-side of Perq River “adj Timothy Clears own Land,” on North-side of “Brambly Branch,” the line of Wm Butler, called “Round House.” July 8, 1718. Test’ Sarah Clear, Joseph Jessop. No. 323. John Lillington of the Per’ct of Chowan; Whereas the Lords Pro’ of Carolina (by Grant Mar 31, 1691) “did give to Alex. Lillington Esq, Father of said John 640a On eastermost side of Indian Creek, in Perq precinct,” do sell to John Banks, for £56 said Land, “now in his possession.” Apl 10, 1713. Test’ Jonathan Ashford, Thomas Cook. No. 324. Aug 11, 1713. Robert Moore of Perquimans, & Hannah my wife, assign “our Right of within Patent,” to William Lacy. Test’ Henry Clayton. No. 325. Thomas Meriday & Elizabeth my wife, dau of John Larance (Law- rence) Dec’d “son of Old William Larence, the first in the Co of Albemarle, N. C.” for £35 pd by Francis Toms, assign our Right of 14 acre of Land on North-side of Perq River,” on line formerly Thomas Finkles, now in Posses- sion of Elizabeth Goodlet.” Reg Aug 13, 1713. Test’ Caleb Bundy, Edward Mayo, John Henly. No. 326. April 1, 1713. Jonathan Stanley of Perq Pre’ct, & Elizabeth his wife, to Cornelius Ratcliff, of same, for £35 sold a Plan’, which “I purchased of Hon’ble Wm Glover Esq”—313a between lands of John Arnold & Thomas Holloway. Reg Aug 13, 1713. Test’ T Knight, Richard Sanderson. No. 327. John Norcom, & “Elizabeth my wife” of Perquimans, for £40 pd by Samuel Wiatt, Planter—do Sell Plan’ 440a on West-side of Yawpim Creek, adj Robert Harmon, & Anthony Wherry, called “John Norcom Plantation,” an Est’ of Inheritance. Reg Oct 20, 1713. Test’ Richard Leary, John Wiatt. No. 328. William Moore of Perquimans, assigns Right of within Patent, ta Timothy Clar. Jan 12, 1713. Reg Jan 20, 1713. No. 329. Daniel Hall & Rose “ye wife of said Daniel,” of Perq Pre’ct, for £8 pd by Daniel Garrant, Late of the Pre’ct of Chowan, Weaver—conveyed 100a, where said Hall now lives, adj John Hopkins. An Est’ of Inheritance. Oct 10,1712. Test’ John Falconer, George Land. No. 330. I do assign my Right of within mentioned Deed of Sale to Francis Carpenter Jun’r. Jan 12, 1713/14. Test’ James Minge, Joshua Calleway. Daniel Hall. No. 331. Nov 9,1709. John Lillington of Chowan Pre’ct, Abraham Warren, Mary Evens of Perq Pre’ct, for £55 pd by said Warren, & Mary, Sold 301a upon Little River, adj Lands of Capt John Hecklefield, & George Kinsley, said land formerly Capt. George Cleerke’s of afore’, & was Surveyed for George Lilling- ton Nov 26, 1697, Wm Swann being Dept Surveyor, but now in the tenure of said Warren, Mary Evans, & Francis Pennis (Penrice), said Mary being widow of George Clerke. Test’ George Lumley, John Hecklefield. 64 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 332. Albert Albertson for £14 pd by William Jackson Jun’r, of Perg Pre’ct, Planter—assigns Land. April 8, 1712. Test’ Richard French, Ed- ward Bonwick. No. 333. Elizabeth Scott, (dau of Charles Scott, Late of Albemarle,) for £8 pd by Gabriel Newby of same, 60a, on said Newbys line, purchased by my father Samuel Charles (father-in-law) Jan 1, 1696/7. Seal April 13, 1714. Test’ Richard French, Jno Middleton, Richard Skinner. No. 334. Peter Jones of the Pre’ct of Perg. Planter—to Wm Tetterton of afore’ for £15 sold 200a on North-side of Yeopim River. “Land belonging to the Daus of Richard Williams Dec’d,” lately in poss’ of John Hopkins. Sur- veyed in the name of Robert Inkinson, Dec’d, and now in the tenure of Peter Jones. Mar 8, 1711-12. Test’ Anne Stiball, Thomas Snoden. No. 335. Richard Sanderson Jun’r of Currituck Pre’ct Gent—to Thomas Robinson of Perq Pre’ct, Carpenter—400a on Little River, formerly Land of John King, & lately land of William Glover Esq, Con’ £50. Reg July 15, 1714. Test’ Benia West, J. Palin. No. 336. Perq Pre’ct. Wm Tetterton, & “Sarah my wife,” for a Con’ pd by John Norcom of same, assigns Plantation. Reg. July 15, 1714. Test’ Henry Clayton, Margaret Pevell. No. 337. Wm Tetterton & Sarah my wife, James Cittison & Hannah my wife of Perq Pre’ct: Whereas; John Lilly in his life time did for a sum due from Charles Macdaniel, Late of afore’ obtained a Judgement against said Macdaniel, “on a Moyrty of Land” belonging to said Macdaniel on North-side of the Narrows” of Perq River—500a to Thomas Blitchenden for £3 pd by said Blitchenden, our Right in aforesaid Land, “Entered by said John Lilly. April 14, 1713. Test’ John Stepney, Tho Snowden. Court at the house of Mr Richard French. (Thomas Blitchenden assigned said Land to Anthony Haskitt.) No. 388. Samuel Bond of Perq Pre’ct, for £25 s5 pd by Henry Grace, of afore’ sold 640a on South-west side of Perq River, adj Francis Toms. Reg July 15, 1714. Test’ Joseph Jessop, Wm Kitching. No. 339. Henry Grace of Perg, for £20 sold Tract of Land in said Co to Thomas Blitchenden, “of ye said place’—on South-side of “Mulberry Branch,” by joint Consent of Samuel Bond, & Henry Grace. Reback Grace her dower right. Reg Aug 12,1714. Test’ Richard French, John Stepney. No. 340. Wm Kitching & Margaret Snook of Pera, for £4 sl0 pd by Wm Carman of afore’ 100a adj the Bridge, on Isaac Wilsons line, called “Cabin Point Except Ground Sufficient, for a House 20 foot square at Bridge Land- ing.’ Our Right as by Patent April 1, 1713. Seal Aug 17 1714. Test’ Wm Brem, Samuel Bond, Thomas Lilly. No. 341. Wm Moore assigns Land to Richard Gray for £16. June 11, 1714. Test’ Anthony Haskit, Joseph Jessop. John Lillington Clk. No. 342. Ruth Parieter, widow, “for Love, doth give a Plan’ formerly be- longing to my father Richard Williams,” & given by him to me, & my husband Wm Parieter, to his son William, Also four head of cattle, two cows, that his father gave him, & the other given by Wm White, also one Young mare, negroes & Land—one pair of Mill Stones, bought of John Falconer, one great Chest, one Iron Pot, & Pot-Hooks, to my son Wm Parieter when he comes of age.” Aug 27,1714. Test’ Lemuel Taylor, John Stepney. eine teem siomcarectin —v 7 i | RIVER VIEWS Float bridge. Iron bridge. View of Perqu New concrete bridge, First one built ji Built in 1898. Gave wi 1imans River. Damp petted place to 1 Srow Poir Built in 1928-29" Shor present concrete bridge A e. ¢ he right. . Showing part of the causeway TT: RECORDS OF DEEDS 65 No. 343. Ann Wilson Widow—of Perq Pre’ct do Give unto Ralph Boseman of same—for £50 900a on South-west side of Perq River, adj Samuel Bond & Henry Grace, & the line of Joseph Smith. Another Parcell of Land 300a on said Bosemans line, & the line of Benj Wilson, called “Little Neck,” given to said Benj by his father, on Robert Wilsons line. Oct 12,1714. Test’ John Falconer, Thomas Blitchenden. No. 344. James Foster doth sell to Samuel Right (Wright) Land, adj Thomas Robeson. Reg 13—— 1714. Test’ Thomas Snoden, George Lo. ' No. 345. Oct 12,1714. James Foster to Wm Jackson, 290a of Land. Test’ Edward Jackson, Samuel S. Wright. Richard Leary Clk. No. 346. Ralph Bosman for £50, assigns Right unto Ann Wilson widow. Jan. 14, 1714. Test’ John Pettiver, Henry Clayton. No. 347. John Pettiver of Perq Pre’ct, Gent—in consideration of a Negro Girl Named Philis, delivered by Thomas Pierce of same, Planter—doth give & grant to him 300a on Wide of Perq River. Said Land purchased of the late Mr James Coles Dec’d, Now in the tenure of John Mason. “Except ten-foot square, where Jacob Peterson, & James Cole lies intered.” Reg Jan 25, 1714/15. Test’ Thomas Long, Henry Clayton. No. 348. Archibald Holmes of the Co of Bath, Cooper—in Con’ of the Love I bear Sarah Jones, late wife of Daniel Jones dec’d do give Tract of Land on South-side of Perq River, adj Land said Holmes sold to Edward Wilson Dec’d, known by the name of “Rays Old field.” James Minge Att to Archibald Homes. Reg June 25, 1714. No. 349. Richard Gray for £10 received of Wm Carman, assigns “Within Patent of Land.” Feb 25, 1714. Test’ Joseph Jessop. No. 350. Mary Spellman, (dau of John Spellman, of Perq River, Dec’d) for “12 Barrels of Pitch, Received of John Pettiver,” sold 300a in the fork of Lakers Creek, adj to Capt Guttery & Land of Andrew Reed. Mary Spellman 21 years of age Aug 2,1715. Deed Aug 9, 1715. Test’ Jno Falconer, James Williamson. At an Orphans Court at -the House of Mr. Richard French, on Perq River. No. 351. Mary Spellman a single woman, is firmly bound to John Pettiver, for the sum of £30. Sale of Land. Aug 9, 1715. Test’ Jno Falconer, James Williamson. No. 352. Samuel Wiatt of Perq Pre’ct, Planter—to his brother Thomas Wiatt of same, For £12 have “given a Tract of Land on ye mouth of Yeopim River, & Creek,” adj Land of John Wiatt, left me by my father William Wiatt, dec’d. April 6, 1714. Elizabeth Wiatt, her dower right. Test’ John Stepney, John Wiatt. No. 353. Wm Kitching for £10 pd by —— Harell, assigns “Right to Re- maining part of within mentioned Tract of Land.” Oct 10, 1715. Margaret Kitching her dower right. Test’ Thomas Blitchenden, Joseph Jessop. No. 354. Wm Carman of Perq Pre’ct, for Love & good will I bear to my George Simons of same, & Susanna his wife, and their Dau Elizabeth, do give 90a of Land called “Butlers Neck.” A Patent from Lords Pro’ to George Simons, & wife Susanna, & at their Decease to their dau Elizabeth. Oct 10,1715. Test? Wm Kitching, Joseph No. 355. Ann Wilson Sen’r, Widow—ot Perq Pre'ct for Love I bear my Son Isaac Wilson, do give to him 900a on West-side of Perq River, adj Samuel 66 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Bond, & Henry Grace, on line of Joseph Smith. Another Parcell of Land 300a on South-west side of Perq River, adj Benj Wilson, called “The Little House Neck” being upon Robert Wilsons line, running to Cypress Swamp. At a Court at Mr. Richard French, Perq River Oct 11, 1715. Test’ John Falconer, Wm Kitching. No. 356. Timothy Clear, of Albemarle, for £15 s5 pd by Francis Smith, of afore’ sold 300a in the “Narrows” of Perq River, commonly called “Sanders Dock” Patented in the name of Ezekiel Maudlin, & assigned by him to me July 10, 1705. Seal Aug 25, 1715. Court at Mr Richard French Oct 11, 1715. No 357. “I Charles Overman & Ann my wife, for £9 pd by Ephrim Over- man, “our brother,” assigns Right of a Patent. Jan 10, 1715/16. John Mackey Att’ for Ann Overman. Test’ Jno Falconer, Richard Leary. At a Court held at the House of Elizabeth French, in Perquimans Jan 10, 1715/16. No. 358. Thomas Williams & Sarah my wife, for £37 pd by Richard Bound 500a on the Sound, called “Homes.” Feb 1, 1715/16. Test’ James Minge, John Barrow. No. 359. Oct 1, 1715. Richard Ratcliffe, Planter—of Perq Pre’ct, to Wm Hall, Blacksmith—by order of my Brother Cornelius Ratcliffe, Carpenter— Late of Perq Pre’ct for £40 pd by said Hall assigns Plan’ which my Brother Cornelius bought of Jonathan Stanley, & Elizabeth his wife—313a on West- side of Little River, between Lands of John Arnold, & Thomas Holloway. Test’ Daniel Guthrie, Christopher Dudley. ‘ No. 360. John Pettiver, of Perq Pre’ct, Merch’t—am firmly bound unto Daniel Richardson Esq, of ye afore’ in the Penal Sum of £500 to be pd in “either good Pitch, or Pork,” sealed with my Seal, & dated Jan ye 2, 1715/16. In Con’ of a Marriage to be Solumnized between said John Pettiver, & Ann Wilson (Widow, & Relict of Isaac Wilson Late of Perquimans Dec’d) “said Marriage has been Solumnized.” Test’ John Lovick, Francis James. Reg May 4, 1716. No. 361. Thomas Blitchenden of Perq Pre’ct for £20 pd by Charles Denman, . of afore’, Merchant—Convey to said Denman 100a called the “Gore” adj Henry Norman, James Minge, & the Sound side. April 10, 1716. No. 362. Nathaniel Nicholson, & Sarah his wife, assigns Right of Land to Abraham Warren. Mar 31, 1709. Test’ George Lumley. No. 363. Abraham Warren, & Mary his wife assigns Right of within men- tioned Land to Benjamin Nicholson. Mar 31, 1709. Entered by George Lum- ley Clk Of Gen’l Court. No. 364. Nathaniel Nicholson, assigns “Right of said Patent” to Abraham Mullen, 210%4a April 10, 1716. Test’ Jo Jessop, Rich’d Whidby. No. 365. Harris Willoby, & “Mary my now wife,” for a valuable Con’ pd by Francis Layden, assigned Land, which belonged to George Kinserly Dec’d, of which said Harris is now possessed. Reg May 4, 1716. Henry Palin Clk Of Gen’l Court. Test’ Thomas Collins, Roger Middleton. No. 366. Richard Bound of Perq pre’ct for the sum of £16 s15 pd by Francis Beasley of same, sold 200a, which I bought of Richard Morris, of said Pre’ct, on East-side of Maj Lillingtons Land, on Yeopim Creek, where said Beasley now lives, “with Consent of Abigall my wife.” April 10, 1716. Test’ Jo Oalst (Oats), Timothy Truelove. No. 367. Joshua Calleway of Pera Pre’ct, for £36 pd by John Davis of same, conveyed Right to one half of Plan’ on Lillies Creek, in the mouth of Perq River, Patented in the name of Ann, & Elizabeth Walker, 350a, now in the RECORDS OF DEEDS 6 = tenure of said John 0: a . , laine vis. Aug 14, 1711. Test’ Thomas Harvey, Richard No. 368. May 7. 1716 y ’ “her | i do hereb assign all my Right of the within Deed Re acd Es hisiy ne pg et ohn Davis, & Mary Davis. Test’ Callum Flyn. of ye Co of Albemarle, in pelt: Co, for £30 s10 pd by Wm Archdeacon, Creek” 175a purchased by mouth of Perq River, on a Creek called “Lillys me of Joshua Calleway, being part of 350a Patent to Ann & Elizabeth W 7 Ww: ‘alker, 4 rs - June 12, 1716. Test’ Jo Drinkwater, Ellener No. 370. Wm Carm i oie Pees an of Perg in N. C. for a sum of Money, ey Land in the Narrows of Perq River,” side, on line of , Ann Wilson, at the h Jonathan Evens, Joseph Oates. to Mr George Durant, “that Parce m Lords Pro’ to Mr tine,” which oe peat veer asin two Rivers, called spamming ear caaltak * " Keer from a Neck called “Langleys. oon , oe John Stepney, Reg of Writings for Perq Pr ‘ B nin; *Beabetiad Orn pe 80 Deposition of Richard Watrey, age 5 oor ia wea abine ated as abot 1662, to see how he might like Se here as Gane’ Southwar Catchmany desired the Dept’ to go to the m “ee scape veer errar age ted. & was shown the Land, Intended by nmbhy" stagidyed ee ae vii Va. About a Month later Mr. pea i entered on'ne “4 aa: go ater three hands, to settle, & Seat 44 he weird & saw them Ghee Mr George Durant, , to the House of R nd, extending passe papevin * aividing Between them, at a pine pelea ak and pragaione a Seated by Coll Caltropp, & agreed that Ca d that Sir William toward nee Durant Land on the West-ward. Also ns ces tence East-ward, Jand had resolved tha e rived from Englan 7, Richard te asndabak hold no longer by Indian Titles. Dec 5, — ou . Leary. Witer appeared Before me & ie eca! Salon? aged 50 years, saith; to his Dep. of Jo his widow No. 381. (Deposition) on the Neck of Land, where e Durant was Seated up for to Seat, pose - couse George Catchmaid came into pons oan the Whole pos J eueeaitaat did obtain A Pattent from Sir Wm ’ & tha ” 93. as Seated Re Sai we Caleb Caloway aged 48, hingratie he vr boy amiedid: ane aioli of Land where his Widow now lives, me egirriee bought it of a's t was a witness to the Bill of Sale, by w wt that Mr. Catchmatd sic soak Yawpim Indians, & that he had been epee July 13, 1693. yrs on bat from Sir Wm Berkeley for the atop a aie 24, 1716. John had a Pa Wm Wilkinson, Henderson Walker. & Before us, “ f Gift from ae ae neha Harman of Perq Pre’ct, “do see nA sage iat tall No. 383. herry,” pearing date Apr ’ , n-in-law Anthony W ‘ . Test’ Smith, net - esl egret it should be so.” Seal May 24, 1716 being W : ” ith my wife Samuel Wiatt. a sign Right of Pattent,” wi i , edby “Doe assig > Wm Hill, ig rte ee ain Sarah Whedbee her dower gain Ww (Sarah) to Joe Court at the House of Mrs. Hlizabet a Richard oneal ans. Wm Godfrey of afore’ for £30 sl < tingtilat? 40 a al egret Pattent, with all i roaganiey ate t? wi Norris, Weitere eee es heir of John Godfrey.” Aug 28, 1712. Tes William Go 5 d by Joseph Susanna Norris. f Pasquotank Pre’ct, for £30 p is Sa Sale.” Oct 9, No. 386. apm Pre’ct, “assigns Right of within ci ee joa PA toring 0H Toms, Richard Leary. Court at 1716. Te i Eliz. French. ct laid out for John Gosb » “bein : Land, on Suttons Creek, which y & part of h came by will, & descent unto m surviving Dau of said Gosby.” Jan 8, 1716/17. Test’ Phelps. RECORDS OF DEEDS No. 387. Thomas Elliott of N. C. “for Love I bear my son Wm Elliott of Afore’ Have given, Part of Tract, Granted to me Aug 27, 1714, in Perq Pre’ct, on Nathan Newbys line, & the line of James Thigpen—200a “with all appurte- nances.” 8d 8mo 1716. Test’ Jo. Jessop, Richard Leary. Margaret Elliott her dower right. No. 388. Wm Kitching of Perg Pre’ct, “to fulfill the will of Daniel Snook Dec’d “do g ive to Thomas Lilly of afore’ “Parcell of Land of Perq River, Above ye Bridge, Lilly now liveth—100a, Jessop, Richard Whedbe No. 389, James Thigpen Sen’r, & Margaret his wife of Perq Pre’ct, Planter— for £11, to be pd by Richard Morris of same, Planter—sold 100a Pattent” of 300a granted 1696, at a Place called the Branch of C 69 , in the Narrows ” adj Isaac Wilsons Land, whereon Thomas in poss’ of said Lilly. Reg Oct 24, 1716. Test’ Jo. e. “taken out of “Chinquopin Orchard” up ypress Swamp, adj Ann Wilson. Oct 9, 1716. Test?’ Wm Havett, Elizabeth Nixon. “A true Copy made by order of Court, of Deed book A, from the Originals.” Nov 8, 1808. By William Jones, Benjamin Albertson. DEED BOOK B No. 1. Thomas Bagley of Perq for £3 pd by Peter Pearson, of Nansemond Co Va, assigns 50a, Part of Tract i f n Perq Pre’ct, adj John Burkehead, on “Burnt Pocoson” granted to me by Lords Pro’ Aug 12, 1716. Seal Jan 7, 1716. No. 2. Joseph Jessop “Doe assign within Pattent,” unto John Sampson. Jan 8, 1716. At a Court at Mrs. Elizabeth French. Margaret Jessop her Dower right. Joshua Calleway her Att’, No. 3. Richard Morris, & “Hannah my wife” pen Jun’r. Jan 8, 1716. No. 4. Wm Therell Sen’r “ Mass Bay” for £65 pd by A Land in Perquimans, adj Test’ John Gray, assigns Right, to James Thig- of the Town of Albington in New Eng, Pro’ of nthony Hatch, of Albemarle, Planter—Tract of Cap’n Rich’d Sandersons. 277a. Mar 31, 1716. Sam’l Therall, Will Brothers. No. 5. Richard Chaston of Pergq, for ye sum of £40 pd by Thomas Bagley of afore’ sold Land on North-side of Cypress Swamp,” whereon I now live.” 4a. Jan 7, 1716. No. 6. Thomas Bagley of Pergq, for a sum of Money pd by Richard Cheaston of same, “do gel] Parcell of Land” of Thom: in Perq—30a on “Burnt Pocoson,” on line as Blitchenden. wae Granted to me Aug 16,1716. Seal Jan 8, 1716/17. 0. 7. Robert Barnes of Perq Pre’ct, for a Con’ “pd by Charles Wilkes of A patent from Elizabeth Barnes her dower right. Test’ Seal Jan 7, 1716/17. is y wife, only Wm Havett, Sam’l No. 9. Richard Leary, & Sarah my wife, assign Right of P. John Barrow Jun’r. Aug 12, 1712. wien ne 70 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY zabeth Angly of Chowan Pre’ct, Widow— orth-side of Yeopim River, John Norcom No. 10. 15 day of Mar 1716. Eli to John Falconer of same, for £10, sold Land on N “an Est’ of Inheritance.” Test’ Richard Trant, John Hopkins. Att’ for Elizabeth Angley. April 9, 1719. No. 11. Samuel Charles of Perq Pre’ct, Planter—for £5 pd by Hon’ble Francis Foster Esa, “do Sell a Parcell of Land, on N. E. side of Perq River,” adj Lands of said Foster, 40a. April 9, 1717. Test’ John Stepney, Richard e sum of £20 pd by Jonathan Leary. No. 12. Sarah Long Widow—of Pera for y here said Sarah now Doth live, on ye W-side Taylor, of afore’ 184a adj Land w of Indian Creek,” called “The old field,” an Est’ of Inheritance. April 6, 1717. Test’? Sam’l Taylor, John Stepney. No. 13. Jonathan Taylor, of Per unto Sarah Long, of same, Widow—& £10 pd by sai w-side of Indian Creek, which I purchased of said Sarah—220a for of her Natual Life.” April 9, 1717. No. 14. John Hopkins, for £55 pd by Samue “Right of ye Within Patent.” Jan 6,1713. Test’ Richard Leary, Daniel Hall. John Falconer Att’ for John Hopkins. No. 15. John Hopkins of Pera, Planter—for £55 pd by Samuel Taylor of penter—sold 300a on S. W. side of Indian Creek, “to a Creek which he Land of Sarah Long.” An Est’ of Inheritance. John Lillington. q Pre’ct, for “Love & good will I do bear, d Sarah; Sold Plan on “the time 1 Taylor, of afore—assigned Alex Oliver, same, Car divides said Land from t Jan 11, 1714. Test’ John Stepney, No. 16. John Flowers, Cordwainer, of Perd Pre’ct, for “Natual Love I bear unto Wm Steward, & Joseph Steward,” assigns to them Land upon Vosses Creek. April 9, 1717. Test’ Richard Leary, James Williamson. . No. 17. Abraham Hobs Jun’r, of Perg Pre’ct, for £25 pd by Richard Leary, of same—Sold 400a called “Hobs Plantation” on N. B. side of Mill Swamp, adj Thomas Long, an Est’ of Inheritance. Test’ Francis Carpenter, John .» Norcom. Apl 12, 1715. No. 18. Richard Leary of Perq Pre’ct, for £30 pd by Mrs. Joanner Peterson eed of Sale,” Except 50a, already sold to of same, assigns “Right of within D my father-in-law Thomas Long, below “Horse-pen Branch.” Feb 16, 1716/17. Test’ John Falconer, Elizabeth Longlader. No. 19. Richard Leary, Planter—for £60 pd by Miss Johanna Peterson of Pera, Widow—‘“Sold Dividend of Land, Surveyed for Abraham Hobs,” also a parcel of Land which was given me by my father-in-law Thomas Long, as a Dowry with his Dau, being part of a greater Tract Surveyed in the name of said Tlios. Long—(500a) on Eastern side of “Mill Swamp,” beginning on the upper sidé of “Horse Pen Branch,” now in the tenure of said Richard Leary. April 9, 1717. Test’ John Falconer, Jonathan Evens. No. 20. John Porter of N. C. Merchant for £10 paid by Francis Toms of Pera, Planter—‘‘do Sell 100a, on said Toms line,” & the Line of James Thigpen, to me from my father John Porter Dec’d. Said Porter peing “Compelled to Travail abroad Twelve English Miles, from the Place of his Usual abode.” Aug 1,1716. Test’ Jon’r (Jonathan) Jacocks, Joseph Jessop. C. Gale. C. C. No. 21. Joseph Smith of Pera, “for a certain sum” pd by Thomas Bllitt, of afore’ 200a, being part of Tract, Granted by Patent to Joseph Smith April 1, 1718. (The whole Patent 1000a.) Seal April TATE Joseph Smith. Leah Smith. Test’ Joseph Jessop, John Stepney. RECORDS OF DEEDS 71 No. 22. Jose i . ph Smith “f, sold part of a Gra or a sum of Money” pd by Samu e Samuel Bond, > sega a 1713, (for 1000a) from ashen sg Isaac Wilson, & T omas Blitchenden, Hi: wang i ‘h: ? enry Grai right. Test’ Jo. ene pa 400a. April 11, 1717. Leah pain nee oe No. 23. April » Jo. Stepney. oe if 20, 1716. * of Perq for £14 ’ : *Robert Moore, & Hannah hi eae ttves,” on ¢ + = James Thigpen, assigns Land, “on 5: aes he Pre’ct Manwaring, Late of 4 reve (200a) which did formerly a oe bo ooh 1696, upon li - C. Purchased by said St dager , ines of Fr ephens of Wm V ' Daihen does ancis Toms, & Jonathan Jones. Test’ Pay (teen “s No. 24. W. ; — . m Archdeaco: “ Trombal. D n, assigns “All Right of ye ” tans tei pit Test’ Rich’d te i gti! ami rns — Mendawencan ric Hn ge of Perq Pre’ct, Planter—for £13 s10 ad T “an hy Baéswuuaen “en of Land. Part of 504a on South-side of “ momen Soi 8 said Zachariah.” July 9,1717 ; oof LAttle River 8, George Lumley. , - Test’ Sam’l Nichols, Christo No. 26. John Morri ; ris assigns “Righ of L ght to m cr age. bicoraage to Zachariah Nixon.” hen sa . aha. Mecsas ics . . m Bogu 2 , ie sold 1438a, PsaBidny ri Perd Pre'et, for £29 pd by Joseph Je Loadman, in his will, “ ames Loadman, & “Bequeathed to rigid Penni Stat Male Gaia Psi r ene of Perq River. Ateohves Sag 6 ’ : lliner B i y 1, 1694.) No. 28. Charles D ogue. Test’ William as bide. dutee enman, Merchant—for £16 Received wig Sell 100a. | July 2, 1717. Test’ John Cake, Will Hall ebdiiesstdieladia meinen A - mae Morris, “for Good onmuils & ioe R Clayt : est’ Wm Dowers, Jno Fal yton, Mary Clayton, coner. No. 30. Jonathan 3 Jones, of P: Perg, Sold 100a : asquotank, for £16 P. 5 , on ? ; . ‘aid b April 6, 1717. T A ip N. * side of Perquimans River, call ! wed mare ot No. 31 a Me heii Jessop, Joseph Jessop , ed “Voses Point.” 4 r ; Nichols of same So pe of Perg, Planter—for £3 10s pd b ; River. July 9 shies a (Part of Tract for 504a) on § y Christopher No. 32. Harris Wil Test’ Sam’l Nichols, George Lumle ornate ee afore’ Planter—sold Moticnit of Albemarle, for £16 pd by 7 P adj Land of John Petre wre of Land, on North-sid vse Collada, oF ateman, & Elliner Atteway, dau of ¢ mage River, 208a y as Dec’d, as by Patent assi gned, 104a. an Es beth Gale, Elizabeth Armer t of Inheritance. Reg Sept 22,1717. Test’ Eliza No. ‘ ent ee Attaway of Perg — yed Seized of a Tract of Mr nes of John Bateman, & J: = al as coheirs of said Thom as lanter—have sold half of sai oe mother Elizabeth,” come ne Smith, Dan’l Guthrie o. 34. Thomas Har ; vey of P pd by Jonathan Evens, of afore’ ea eceived, do assi ’ gn Reg July 10, 1717. Henry bing AR te “my. father Thomas a on North-side of Per i 6. as * . en which fell to me & my ao on’ of £15 pd to me by Harris Willoby, yeoman—é& Elizabeth ; - my wife, f er—sold 275a “On ye S. w. side a *Note.—H annah Manwaring dau of Stephen m Wm M oore, 72 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY an 15, 1717/18. River,” adj Henry Clayton, Elizabeth French, & John Pettiver. J our t f Mrs. Blizabet h F rench. 0. 35 Elliner Attaway of Per 'd. assigns Pattent unto Richar d Gray. April 6 ta the House 0 No. . ? igns sg f £6 pd by Peter Dovewiner, ass ins for the Sum 0! No. 36. Thomas Collins Se Garaas ik Baars: g ” April 8, 1718. Tes sis at easel fr of Pera, Gent—for £16 pd by Wm Dowers 0 No. 37. i i ld field” on S. W. side of i “Benjamin Giddins 0 e-vaggcmnmet vem mer tanse tr A & John Pettiver. April 8, 1718. Test Req River, a s 7 2 ee Ce Clear of Albemarle, Pre’ct of Pera, il 8, 1718. Timothy A Segch Di e. ai to Thomas Rountree of Chowan* for pieces’ tale Bee Hannah my Pisict above, “doth Acquitt said Rountree, a a oe ped pd River, at the Mouth of Cypress Swamp a rant aS ee porto to Timothy Clare (203a), Sept 4, 1714. Reg AD R Yr i ke Hollowell. _ Jessop, Jacob Hill, Lu ; ’ No. 39. Thomas Rountree of as “ae er pn f fore’ other par % “i ee at Tract Granted to Timothy Clare Sept 4, 17 Pera > April 8 1718 Test’ James Griffin, W ill Hill, Luke Hollowell. No. 40. Gabriel Newby, & Mary my wife, of Albemarle, for the Sum of £25 d by Ralph Bufkin, of same. conveyed 300a on W est-side of Cy press Swamp, ’ ’ p m Newby. ; wr a Seok Clare assigns unto Luke Hollowell, one half o o. 41. Mentioned Pattent, of 203a, for £13. April 8, 1718. No. 42. wm White of Chowan, Planter—unto Thomas Snoden of Pera, ‘o) . i . : af > Pl nter Right of W ithin F attent Apr il 8, 17 18 Test Jno Falconer. a Francis Layden. i how: _ 43. Wm White of C waive & “oblige myself that my wife shall Relin is Layden. i . Test’ Jno Falconer, Franc ‘ il 8, 1718. Ms fs i Smith assigns Land unto James Griffin. Apr o. 44. 5 John a i i V ia " 4 ampson. “of Charles City Co in irgin , No. Sampson, & Isaac Ss p ’ for £14 os by Timothy Cleare of Perq in N. ve sold 200a (willed to wing bite St hen Sampson Dec’d) in Per Pre ct. Re A il it; 1718 T father ephe Di 1 & E ton. a : pment ent Guise of Pera, assigns “Within Pattent to John Winslow No. 46. i 22 Aipral -T, E78. g full satisfaction for same 7 “Having Received yroghnl “of Nansemum In Virginia,” for £15 pd by yt re of Brae N. C. 450a on the Head of Deep Creek, in said Co. Parish of Per ,N. Knowles. ? rdon, Wm Colson, Wm eo aan “For a Con’ Received by me, do let over unto No. 48. atha , 8, 1718. a ight of Patent. July 8, Oe a ~ soe iO for £75 pd by Charles Denman, assigns 605a bought No. 49. anc f R Mr Anthony El lexander on Ss WwW i of Perq River. bert Fendall, & , As de of Mr. ober lizabeth his wife, & Francis som N. E. side of Seal «Within Right of Thomas Snoden, of Pera, - ee quish her Dower Right. Feb 19, 1718. Test’ William Kenedy, William Hall. No. 50. Benjamin Wils sold 60a, part of Tract on S. W. side of Perq River Kitching, Jonathan Evens. i f afore’ d by William Bastable o " page gperbeg wid stic July 8, 1718. Test’ will RECORDS OF DEEDS 73 No. 51. Edward Mauldin of Perq, for a “Val’ Con’ pd by John Henby” of afore’ sold 104a, & %, being “one half of the Land of my wife Mary, & the said John Henbys wife Hannah” on Gum Swamp, Perq River, & Suttons Creek. Test’ Rich’d Ratlif, Rich’d Cheston, Ezekiel Maudlin. Reg July 12, 1718, No. 52. James Thigpen of Pergq, for £80 pd by Francis Toms of afore’ sold 200a on N. E. side of Perq River, adj line of said Toms. Jan, 1717/18. Test’ William Moore, Joseph Jessop. “At a Court at the House of Mrs. Elizabeth French on Jan 15, 1717.18. came James Thigpen, & Margarett his wife, & Ack said deed.” No. 53. Lemuel Taylor of Perq, Carpenter—for £45 pd by Jeremiah Pratt of afore’ sold 100a on N. BE. side of Indian Creek, between Land of John Wiatt, & John Banks, “including Land on each side of stream.” Jan 15 1717/18. Test’ William Low, Rich’d Leary. No. 54. Wm Hall of Perq Pre’ct, Cooper—for £40, “& one Negro woman,” to me in hand by Henry Clayton of same, sold 640a on So West side of Perq River, said “Land Granted unto Joseph Scott,” & later (Sept 17, 1703) was conveyed by Wm Frilie, & Grace his wife, (dau of Joshua Scott) to James Coles & Mary his wife, & their heirs. Wm Hall “only proper heir” of Mary late wife of said Henry Clayton. Feb 19, 1718/18. Test’ Zachariah Ellison, Charles Denman. Deed ack by Ann wife of Wm Hall at a Court at Mrs. Eliza- beth French 1719. No. 55. Henry Grace of Perg for £27 pd by John Hudler (Hurdle) of afore’ sold 300a “part of Tract Granted to Samuel Bond,” on Francis Toms line, now in possession of Maurice Walker. Sept in the 4th year of the Reign of King George 1718. No. 56. Richard Cheston of Perquimans, for £15 in hand, sold and ———— (torn) No. 57. John Banks, & Sarah my wife, of Pera, Taylor of same, sold “our Right in a Parcell of Land” on North-side of Indian Creek, “where the Water-Mill now stands,” & where the said Banks now lives. Oct 11,1709. —st’ John Stepney, Isaac Wilson. No. 58. Sarah Banks Appoints “Friend Richard Leary” Att’ to Ack her Dower Rights. Sept 10, 1709. Test’ John Hare, Henry Cokson. No. 59. Flowsers Jun’r of Perq, assignment to Sa i Mar 8,1707. Test’ William Horton, Thomas Horton. No. 60. Thomas Snoden of Perq, for £6 pd by Samuel Cretchington of afore’ “assigns Right of 210a on the Narrows of Perq River,” Pattented in the name of Patrick Canidy, & now in the tenure of said Samuel. April 8, 1707. Test’ John Lillington, Richard Leary. No. 61. Samuel Cretchington of Perq, assigns Right to within Deed unto Abraham Mullen, of same, for £10. April 8, 1707. i ; aie unto John Bass 300a, in the Pre’ct of Perg, July 14,1709. Thomas Spigh (Probably Speight). Test? Thomas Blitchenden, Richard Leary. No. 63. Robert Barnes of Albemarle, in Con’ Skinner Land adj Land which I of Charles Wilkes Running along line “towards the Dwelling House of me Robert Barnes”—£35 as ample Manner 15 day of July in the Reign of George ————.. Test’ J, Jessop July 14, 1719. for £15 pd by Samuel & his to Lewis Court at the House of Mrs. ae — 14 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY of Pera, for £6 pd by John Hudson of afore’ sold June 20, 1703, July 1719. Timothy No, 64. Timo— “part of Tract,” adj Timothy Clear’s line, 20a Granted & assigned to me 1704 & that said John Clear. No. 65. Richard Bounds of Pera, Taylo of afore’ Carpenter—other pt, for £6, assigns 50a of Land. Sept 2, 1 Test’ Francis Smith, Elizabeth Horner. No. 66. Feb 20, 1719. Pettiver (John) & Ann his wife of N. C. to James Smith, Cordwainer—of same, for £58, “Received” sold 300a, known by the name of “Davenports Plan’” on Roanoke Sound, (Albemarle) Run- ning up the Mouth of Yeopim Creek. Mar 4, 1719/20. Test’ Thomas Parris, Henry Clayton. Will Havet Cl Co. No. 67. Thomas Bagley in Albemarle, for £40, pd by William Bogue of afore’ sold 250a, part of “Tract, on North-side of Cypress Swamp, whereon I now live,” to a Place called “Little Ridge.’ Susan Bagley her dower right. Reg April 13, 1720. No. 68. Thomas Bagle of Pera, to Anthony Haskitt Jun’r of afore’, “Part of Tract” 200a on Peter Pearsons line, & lines of Thomas Blitchenden, & Rich’d Cheston.” Oct 12, 1720. Test’ Gabriel Newby, Thomas Peters. (Peirce) West-side of Perq River. 12-10 mo, 1719. Test’ Tho Harvey, Joseph Newby. No. 69. Edward Moseley, of Chowan Pre’ct, Gent—‘for affection I have late of N. C. Dec’d) for Samuel Swann, (Grand-son of Maj Samuel Swann, have given my Plan’ in Perg, on the Sound-side, between Perq and Little Rivers, called “Moseleys Gut Plantation” 400a, which was purchased by me of Mr. Thomas Swann, April 1, 1715, & “for want of heirs” of said Samuel Swann, to come to Moseley Vail, half brother of said Samuel, for “want of heirs” of said Moseley Vail, to come to John Vail, brother of said Moseley Vail. Dec 25, 1718. Test’ Elizabeth Swann, Richard Wilson, Tho Swann. No. 70. Richard Skinner Sen’r, “in Con’ of Natrill aff? I Bear unto my Daw’ Margarett Wattson, have given, A Tract of Land at the Punch Bowe ” 100a, *adj Mr. Henry Hill. Nov 6, 1718. Test’ Ja Oates, Richard Skinner Jun’r. No. 71. Wm Dowers, late of Pera, assigns “Right of Within Deed of Sale,” of Land, unto Thomas Bagley. April 12, 1720. Test? Thomas Herman, Joseph Jessop. No. 72. Anthony Harkins (Hawkins) Sen’r of Pera, for £30 pd by Joseph Newby, of afore’ sold 148a of Land. Jan 23, 1719/20. Test’ Rich’d Cheston, Wm Bogue. No. 73. James Thigpen of Perg, for £13 pd by James Thigpen, of afore’, sold to him “Half a Tract of Land,” 640a in Chowan Pre’ct, adj Richard Skinner, Nathan Newby, Thomas Bllit, & Thomas Bray, (320a being half of said Land) Granted to me Aug 16, 1716. Seal Oct 12, 1719. Test’ Tho Harvey, Francis Smith. No. 74. Thomas Bagley of Pera, assigns “Right of Within Patent,” to Anthony Haskitt Jun’, “save a small quantity passed to Peter Pearson, & Rich’d Cheston.” Oct 12,17 20. Test’ Gabriel Newby, Thomas Peiers. (Peirce) No. 75. Thomas Bagley, assigns “Right of Within Deed of Sale,” to Rich’d Cheston. July 12, 1720. Test’? Jo Jessop, Jacob Hill. No. 76. James Newby assigns “Right of Within Contents,” unto Christopher Nicholson. Jan 10, 1720/21. Test’ Tho Blitchenden, Joseph Barrow, George r—one pt & Humphrey Felt (Phelps) 718. Lumley. bupe RECORDS OF DEEDS 15 No. 77. i poms James Perishew, for £44 pd by Timothy Clear, sold Land, “with ee a Oct 12, 1710. Test’ Edward Mayo, Jos Jessop a . 78. Joseph Jessop, for £9 pd by Timothy Clear, assigns “Righ ent, to me Granted.” Jan 10, 1720 ens No. 79. i . kineg se tmp of Perq, in Con’ of a “Plan’ adj one where Arthur RS ics we »’ (now in ny possession) secured to me by Stephen Gibson owe ang “ sigan to said Gibson, “Part of said Tract,” 128a, on N. E. side of iis ‘inkes ie os “Bull Branch,” & running to lower “Great Pond,” on e, to 4 “vappetiatan me Grt by Pat’. 11 of 9 mo 1719. Test’ Wm Moore, No. st im Aen : pag fo of Pergq, for “Love I do bear my son-in-law William , do give to him part of my Tract of Land : a , whereon I now live’— ext to “Bull Branch.” Oct 18,1714. Test’ Mary Jessop, Joseph Jessop a No. pean Thomas Penrice, of Perq, in Con’ of a “Sum of money” paid by S Lading (Layden) of same, sold 6a, taken out of Patent for 165a, adj said “Laydens Corner Tree.” for love to Joseph & Jo aa anions ps it . Barat ” to us granted (400a), 200a on Jessops, & 12g. ’ “line. July 13, 1724. Test’ Jacob Perry, John Stepney. 40 pd by Jacob Perry, of afore’ sold acai fife caiak = hod Fc? | posit fa Lilly, “to me granted Aug entrees ae ‘ay 14,1724. Test’ Joseph vie pence emda aye ; ' ° o in voor aallg repcadlyeniiygtipe er cotter h auas of Perg, yeoman sold 290a hog Ss. W. ve ene preg ige i Test’ Edward Evens, Anne Bartlift, Jonathan i ye ae Boswell, of Albemarle, for £30 pd by cheese i tat cia pte 175a in the “mouth of Perq —_e-; viagra ay mnghinte oe anny os ct “pat’ by Anne, & Elizabeth Walker,” in t agen ee aes Foe Tike to Joshua Calloway. April 18, 1725. e ha = ¥ recinct, yey warp ds Pro’ of N. C., to Joseph Sutton Sen’r, 175a = wei: pe No. 202. epee & Thomas Boswell. Seal of the ps emee a pd an he eae llock Esq President of the Councill, & ase oa. 8 i git Thomas Boyde, T. Knight, C. Gale. eellors; N. 4 dward Maudlin, sper te f Joseph: for £20 pd by E tton, Eldest son 0 é : “ogg ag nr ae pce of Land in said Pattent.” Test’ Ro of same, assi eae llings, of . re ae of Perq, for £15 rec’d sold a ge cae . mesh adie io River, adj Wm Jackson; te of “gran i ' er. pee pony Test’ Jonathan Evens, John Pettiv Apri F : 2 . 2 & Deed o 05 July 13 1725 I do assign right of within f Sale unto No. 205. Wood, Wm Bogue. ; : t’? John Falconer, Wm , is. Dennis Collings. Tes ‘ , conveyed eee is Newby, for £50 pd by Wm Moore Sen’r, - peo moving bain pers f Perq River, to Samuel Bons corner ( weno July 18 ne pon by him to Ralf Bufkin, & by him to said Francis. Newbys), & con Phillips ’ Jo Jessop, Paull ae pile , appoints —. i es Smith, Cordwinder—& “Ann my wife” of Pera, No. 207. Jam < Vv ttle, All our Lands in Pergq, also Cattle, hn P Att’ “make Sale of our , i xm ni vi re er sori aaa invested in said Pettiver.” Aug 4, 1 7 Right to pro , ton. Thomas Peirce, Jun’r, Thomas Collins, Thomas Horto No. 208 James Smith of Perg Cordwinder—appoints Thomas Peirce Jun’r, for t us 1725. , ' k deed fo tent in Pera, & also to collect debts. Aug 10, 7 Att’ to “Ac ee t. Test?’ Wm Smith, Thomas Horten, Thomas Bennet Orphans of Hugh Wm Long, “down Franks Creek, to the along the Sound side, purchased by me of John Test’ Thomas Pierce, Wm Smith, Thomas Horton. of Perq, sold 100a on old field,” adj Henry “now in Possession of John Pet- Test’ Paul Phillips, J. Jessop. John Flowers, Shoemaker, & Davis dee’d,” bounding on Land of mouth of Yeopim Creek,” Pettiver. Aug 17, 1725. No. 210. Wm Moore, f S. W. side of Perg River, called “Benjamin Gideons Clayton, Isaac Willson, & John Williams, tiver,” July 18, 1725. No. 211. wife Mary, of Perq—for £30 pd by nm N. E. side of the River, adj Ralph ec’d, near a Mill Dam, called S Creek, now in possession of Thomas Sharbo, a planter, Test’ Charles Denman, John Falconer. “We appoint Mr John Falconer, our Att’ to ack’ deed of Sale before the Hon’ble Christopher Gale Esq, unto Mr. John Pettiver of Perquimans.” July 30, 1725. Test’ Charles Denman, John Lockey. John & Mary Flowers. No. 213. Jan 9, 1724/25. John Parish of Perq, for “love I bear my dau’ ere she now dwelleth,” on Deep Creek, adj Wm “If she die to fall to July 30, 1725, No. 212. ’ »” between Lands of Sarah, & Elizabeth Harris, sisters of said Ann. Oct 12, 1725. No. 215. Wm Harris, & Sarah his wife, of Chowan precinct, for £8 pd by Richard Cheston of Perg, “the receipt whereof we do hereby? No. 216. Oct 12, 1725. Richard Cheston. Test’ Paul Palmer, Zach Elton. No. 217. July 22, 1725. John Dudley, Stephen Gibbons of Pergq, July 22, » for £65 pa by Peter Wm Havett, Richard Leary. Ovewiner, for £6) Dovewiner, assigns pattent. unto Edward 86 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Harvey No. 223. Oct 26, 1724. Henry Clayton Esq of Pera, otieai me nee f conde & Elizabeth his wife; Whereas Wm Pryley = pt papas he wife sold for £70, 640a, on West-side of nye manages Aedes See , ar i ife; (Wm Hall heir of sa ‘v) patra Cole, & cr nt som wife of said Thomas Harvey: “Henry opt oe : Hates pon Hall, heir of said Mary Cole, by wpa ee Prt eit ertten his heirs the other 2 thirds, Bins ee = — Ao sagan eae tg 2 sold unto him one third of afore’. es) e, neta ni pnehes Winsloe, of Pera, for £3 pd by ns ans CR > poe —_ ana of a grant to me from Lords Pro’ of Car. ov 4, 7 8 ob Hill. ; 2 eres ee tae 4 C. grant to Richard Scinner Veep angen . se ne “a a4 lives,” adj Wm Steward, & Samuel poe riage pi Poe ch person” imported into the Colony. Sept 22, z 2 tion eck — pi = Commander in Chief; Councellors; N. Chevin, C. ; Esq Gov, cg ight of pattent nas orgy ae ife Sarah,” assigns right of p : hard Skinner, “with my w ” ‘ Tica Oe es Lakers. Mar 2, 1724/25. Test’ John Pettiver, Jon unto Mrs leoner. ce ze o aad Skinner of Pera, Planter—for £80 pd by Mrs mao oe — = : old 27a, adj John Flowers, John Simpson, Samue. a tire et Sy oa Mar 2, 1724. Test’ John Pettiver, Jonathan Evens, & Paul Pa i ’ , of pen one ‘Wm Coleston, of Perq, Cooper—conveyed unto ng events oe in Tiviak tha on N. side of Deep Creek, adj Land a hawt ah 4 go pomety “willed by Gibert Goodale unto said Colestons fa A rnold, > Ri hidbee, Thomas Weeks. 3 piciats pee ick Denman, of Pera, “Jentleman” for at pay Henge 7 aaa of afore’ planter—sold part of “Land bar. pat “ay foo hag pe ide of Perq River, granted to Francis Beasley A . side > Jon riba ne acon pare wae pice 540a in Perquimans, . Lords Pro’ of N. C. grant to Seas. cea preeeotte Robinson, on River line, of Wm cen 4, He mas Pollock, Richard Sanderson, John Heck ie sais sean sn 231. “I assign right of within pattent, unto nace a. “William Tomlin. Test’ Joseph Oates, Richar e Snes a “peehaas Mary Evens, of Pera, for “Jove I do bear my son wi ia’ rene he iven plan’ 150a “where I now live,” adj William 0h Phcoarca eit a Test’? George Durant, William Stevens, J snr ng en 2 “eceannerg mi Pettiver, of Perg for £20 “to us in hand” from sig pre - ae a husband John Pettiver) convey part of Tract on i: paar po ar Joseph Smiths line, to lines of Thomas Blitchenden, vara Ag a te = maton Branch of Paley Bridge,” 1380a, granted on aoal ms a a ania/i8 & willed to his wife Ann Wilson, now Ann % Wilson Jan 5, ’ a £30 pd by John White, of afore’ sold 30a , of Pera, for p ¥g er tag ae peace part of 190a Grt to Joseph Jessop, Feb 14, 1718/ “on New ’ at the mouth of « by him sold to sai N. Chevin, Franc bear towards my Childre son Joseph half of my age. The rest of Plan’ Husband,” his Natual life, beth, & Sarah Mayo, “ Newby, William Moore, RECORDS OF DEEDS 87 & “assigned by said Jessop to John Sampson, & by said Sampson to me.” April —, 1726. No. 235. Wm Moore, of Perq, for £30 pd by John White, of same, sold two Tracts of Land, “joining on said Whites own Land, & Bounds of Thomas Lilly,” & Perq River Swamp, being part of two patents to Wm Moore (1st) Aug 6, 1719. Other part joining Thomas Lilly, John White, & Jacob Perry, being part of Pattent Mar 30, 1721., both parts 116a to him John White. Test’ Jos Jessop, Tho Roundtree. Ann, & John Pettiver, of Perq, for £5 pd by Joseph Jessop, of afore’ sold 50a on S. west side of Perq River, on Isaac Wilsons line, & said Jessops corner, Part of 1880a Grt to Isaac Wilson (Sr) Jan 5, 1712/13, & “willed to Ann his wife, now wife of said Pettiver.” July 7, 1726. No. 287. Jan 10, 1725/6. Joseph Jessop, Gent, of Perq, & Margaret his wife, to Thomas Rountree of Chowan, for £10 sold 200a “on N. east side of the Head of Perq River Swamp,” adj Land formerly Timothy Clares, & now Luke Hollowells. Test’ John White, Wm Moore, John Stepney. No. 238. Jacob Hill, of Perq, & Elizabeth his wife, for £60 pd by Thomas Hollowell of same, sold 100a, on N. east side of Perg River, at the mouth of Wolf Pit Branch; said Land was “Patented for our father William Bogue Dec’d Nov 22, 1714.” The whole of which was willed to his Dau’ Elizabeth Bogue. July 11, 1726. Test’ Wm Moore, Edmond Hollowell. No. 239. Benjamin Wilson, of Perq, for £70 pd by Robert Wilson, of same, Conveyed to him 150a on S. west side of the River, adj Samuel Phelps, & along said Wilsons line, called “Little House Neck land.” July 2, 1724. Test’ Jesse Newby, Thomas Hollowell. No. 240. Christopher Gale, John Lovick, & William Little, Esquires; Exors, & Trustees Apt’ in the last will of Henry Cl ayton, late of Chowan Pre’ct, Esq; said will Jan 20, 1725/6, “did bequeath to them” his Plan’ in Perg, called the “Vineyard” for the use of his Daw’ Sarah Clayt on, & did empower them to Sell same: One Abraham Sanders being the H ighest Bidder, do sell same for £400 “where Henry Clayton formerly lived,” being two thirds of 640a Patented Feb 6 One half bought by Maj James Coles Dee’d, of Wm Fryley, & Grace his wife, & by said James Coles in his will “divided between his dau’ Elizabeth, & his wife Mary,” & was by Henry Clayton purchased of Wm Hall of Perq, Planter—‘“also heir of said Mary Dec’d.” July 12, 1726. Test’ Jo Jenure, Robert Foster, Wm Badham. No. 241. Lords Pro’ of Car. Grant unto Francis Toms, 200a on Perq River, Reedy Branch,” formerly Surveyed for Samuel Bond, & d Francis, “due for transportations.” is Foster, Wm Reed. Nov 25, 1714. Francis Toms of Pergq, C. Eden, T. Knight, for £50 pd by Thomas Winslow, of afore’ sold 200a, Pattented Nov 25, 1714. Seal July 12, 1726. elict of Edward, of Albemarle, n, do Give, Goods, “Land where I now D I give the use of same then tomy son. B each a negro girl,” No. 243. Mary Mayo, R for Love which I Chattels, & Real Estate.” To well,” 100a when he comes of to “Joseph Newby my Intended equest to daughters, Ann, Eliza- Test’ Nathan 8 da 5 mo 1726, Ta Lana apa Se ae eee — 88 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 244. Thomas Blitchenden, of Perq, for £7 pd by ipreomeeythes afore’ sold Tract of Land on S. west side of Pera River, on penne posi Bagley, & ————— Newby, to Ann Pettivers line, 100a. April 30, : ¥ sop, Thomas Roundtree. “ng ei Thomas Blitchenden, of Pera, for £25 pd by ere ae of same, conveyed 200a, on S. W. side of Perq River, - in ta teh Thomas Gray & Ann Pettivers line. Oct 11, 1726. Tes ; Wilks. re 246. William Man, of Pera, Planter—sold unto John Bartlet of same, “An Island known by the name of William Mans old Plan’” on oe j ” pio side of Little River, part of 120a ‘Due said Man for Trans” three persons, by Patent May 1, 1694. Seal Feb 20, 1724. Test’ Tho. Weeks, eks. Ba. pai on John Bartlet, of “Little River,” in Perq Pre’ct, piven ae ase d by John Parish, of same, sold 599a, adj John Newby, & eet pp ee ; patent from Lords Pro’ of N. C. Oct 11,1726. Test’ Jo. Oates, eon 4 No. 248. John Parish, of Pera, Planter—for £25 pd peta arelift, ; “| k. 150a. Oct 11, : igns Land, “on the Head” of Deep Cree ie a 249. Oct 10, 1726. William Godfrey, of Pera, Planter. es ae Godfrey, of afore’ for a “certain sum of money,” sold 175a, on : — Deep Creek whereon he “now Dwelleth,” being one half of hgeinaty a : : p by William Godfrey Dec’d, in 1694. Said Wm Godfrey being Seized in fee i hard Leary Clk. imple” of said Parcell of Land. Ric wn 250. William Godfrey, of Albemarle, for a sum of grin aM by nr — S. side of Deep Creek, know Godfrey, of Perg, Planter—sold 175a on name ie “New Ground,” “one half of Patent taken up by Wm Godfrey Dec’d in the year 1694.” Seal Oct 10, 1726. Test’ Jeremiah Sweeney. se No. 251. William Moor, of Pera, for £10 pd by pice ae anv _ ; i i f Perqg, on sai ew 4 fore’”’ sold 100a on N. east side of River 0 : . prt on the River,” also 2a adj same, which I purchased of Francis Toms ’ John Hudson. ‘April 10, 1721. Seal Jan 9, 1726. Test — 252. Lords Pro’ of Car, Grant unto Jonathan Evens, 194a in Perq, on ide of Castletons Creek. (No date.) pe ______- unto said John Williams, 300a in Perq, on the side of Castletons Creek, adj Isaac Wilson Dec’d, “now in age of psi. Pettiver,” on lines of Francis Newby, Henry wanes & Peter — 2 “IT the said Jonathan Evens, & Mary his wife san 2 pl oe ee No. 254. Francis Newby, for £50 pd by penny . a - 00a on West side of Perq River, & west eure ypress J pe d, said Land “formerly Gabriel Newbys,” & was sold by him to eronge att & by said “Bufkin to me.” July 13, 1725. Test’ J. Jessop, Paul a. ’ xsi “[ assign within mentioned Land, to Caleb Elliott.” April 17, = illi m Moore. Test’ Joseph Oates, Joshua Elliott. 9 Aer orsage Boswell of Pera, Planter—for 30lbs “in good Pork, pd by rachael Merchant—sold 75a, on So Wt side of Little River. Land poe ne ‘rH John Shaw, & by him sold to James Newby, by said pone i rt ae Nicholson, & by said Nicholson “in his will ore gta his dau’ now wife of said Wm Boswell,” April 17, 1732. Test Jacob Chancy, Thos Weeks. RECORDS OF DEEDS 89 No. 257. Elijah Stanton, of Perq, Planter—for £28 pd by Solomon Hen- drick, of same, Planter—sold 200a, on S. W. side of Little River, “where said Elijah now liveth,” part of 312a Grt to Wm Jackson Jun’r; 208 of which “was sold to Richard Nowells July 11, 1704, & by said Nowell given to his dau Alice, since which time the said Alice became the wife of John Win- berry, & said Land was sold by them to me May 18, 1724.” 8a of which said Hlijah hath sold to George Gooding. July 4, 1727. Test’ David Baley, Nath’! Hall. No. 258. John & Ann Pettiver, of Perq, for £100 pd by James Griffin, of Chowan, Sold 600a at the mouth of a small “branch out of Perq River, dividing him & Thomas Winslow,” to Wm Moores Land, along back line to Joseph Jessop, & down Perq River. Part of 1380a “Grt to Isaac Wilson Jan 5, 1712/13.” Seal April 10,1727. Test’ Tho Harvey, Sam’! Phelps. No. 259. Thomas Gray, of Perq, for £4 pd by John Lacky, of same, sold 100a, on So West side of River, adj Thomas Bagley, (to Ann Pettivers line) part of 528a “Grt to Thomas Blitchenden July 14, 1725.” Seal July 9, 1727. Test’ R. Wilson, John Williams. No. 260. Rich’d Cheston, of Perq, for £4 pd by Charles Wilks, of afore’ sold 30a on So West side of Perg, adj “Burnt Pocoson,” & line of Isaac Willson. Patented by Thos Bagley. July 8, 1727. No. 261. Thomas Blitchenden, of Perq, for “32 Barrels of Tarr,” pd by Charles Wilks, of afore’ sold 150a on So West side of Perq River, adj Nath’l Williams, John Arline, & Martin Asbell. Grt to Thomas Blitchenden July 14, 1725. Test’ Francis Newby, Nathan Newby. No. 262. April 5, 1727. Wm Godfrey, of Perqg, & Mary his wife, to Joseph Godfrey, of afore’, for a “certain Plan’ Delivered” by said Joseph, “Ack’ our- selves Paid,” & sold to said Joseph, a plan’ on So Wt Side of Little River, 300a Patented by John Godfrey 1694, “to us said William & Mary Godfrey.” Test’ F. Sweeny, Nath’l Welch. No. 263. Thomas Winslow, of Perq, For £15 pd by James Field of afore’ sold part of Tract, on No East side of Perq River, adj Sarah Robinson, & Luke Hollowell; Part of 400a Grt to Thomas Winslow Nov 11, 1719, “next the River,” & the said Tho Winslows Land. 100a. Oct 9, 1727. Test?’ Wm Moore, James Morgan. No. 264. April 8, 1718. wife, to Francis Rountree Swamp called “Cypress” 203a—Sept 4, 1714. Thomas Rountree, of Chowan, & Elizabeth his Sen’r, 50a on No West side of Perq River, on a to River Pocoson. “Grt to Timothy Clear of Perg, Sold by said Timothy to Thomas Rountree party of these presents.” Test’ James Griffin, Wm Hill, Luke Hollowell. is No. 265. Francis Rountree, of Chowan, for £7 11s pd by James Field of erq, assigns “Right of within Deed of Sale.” Oct 10, 1727. Test’ Jno Brasier, J. Jessop. No. 266. John Lackee, of Perq, for £20 pd by Joseph Jessop, sold 100a on So West side of River, adj Thomas Bagley, to a pine on Ann Pettivers. Part of Tract Pat’ by Thomas Blitchenden, & sold by him to Thomas Gray. Oct 9, 1727. Test’ Matthew Gums, John Simson. No. 267. Joseph Jessop, am firmly bound unto John Lackee, of Perq, for the Sum of £100, “do bind myself” to the payment. Obligation: “Joseph Jessop to John Lackee, & Mary his wife, to hold, & enjoy During thier natual dives a Plan’ in the Narrows of Perq River, whereon said Lacky, & Mary 90 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY his wife did formerly live, for the yearly Rent of 5 shillings.” Test’ Tho Bell, Ralf Bufkin. No. 268. Wm Moore, of Perg, for £20 pd by James Morgan, of afore’ sold 100a on No East side of Perq River, adj Timothy Clears dec’d, & Wm Morgans line, ““Grt to Wm Bogue, & by him Hlapsed,” now Grt to me on June 8, 1725. Oct 9, 1727. Test’ Jos Jessop, John Falconer. No. 269. John Alston, of Chowan, for £10 pd by Thos Norfleet, of “upper Pre’ct of. Nansemond Co in Virginia,” 200a on No Hast side of the head of Perq River, adj John Gooding, now in possession of Thomas Rountree, 400a “to be divided by joint contract” by said Thos Norfleet, & Thos Rountree, according to a sale July 9, 1722. Seal Jan 9, 1727/8. Test’ Gabriel Newby, R. Everard. No. 270; Ralf Bufkin, of Perq Prec’t, for £40 pd by Thomas Jessop, of afore’ sold 100a on Southwest side of Perq River, on line of Wm Moore, “Grt to Isaac Wilson Mar 9, 1718, & willed by said to Ralf Boseman, & assigned by said Boseman to said Bufkin,” Mar 1, 1726. Seal Oct 9, 172—. Test’ J. Jessop, Jno Brasier. No. 271. John Henby, of Perg, for £5 pd by Peter Pearson, of afore’ 10a on No E side of Perq River, on line formerly Peter Grays, now in possession of Anthony Haskitt, “where my father formerly lived.” Jan 9, 17 (27). Test’ R. Wilson, Nicholas Rawlins. No. 272. Jan 8, 1727/8. Thomas Blitchenden, of Perq, & Mary his wife, to Moses Rountree, of Chowan, for £20 sold 182a on S. W. side of the head of Perq River, by the River Pocoson, adj James Field, & Thos Rountree. Test’ James Pagit, Rebeccah Phillips. No. 273. Lords Pro’ of N. C. to Wm Moore Jun’r, of Perg Co, 300a on No East Side of Perq River, adj Wm Moore Sen’r, “for the importation of one person for every 50a, he paying yearly on the 29 day of Sept the fee Rent of 1 shilling for every 50a.” Seal of the Colony Feb 25,1725. Richard Everard, Wm Reed, C. Gale, Rd Sanderson, E. Moseley, Francis Foster (Sec’y), Thomas Harvey, Edm’d Gale. No. 274. Wm Moore Jun’r for £25 pd by Benj Perry, assigns 300a “as by patent dated Feb 25, 1725.” Seal July 5, 1727. Test’ Wm Moore Sen, J. Jessop. No. 275. Jacob Perry of Perg, for £50 pd by Benj Perry of afore’ sold 200a “part of two tracts Patented by Wm Moore, & sold by him to me,” adj Thomas Lilly, John White, & Wm Moore, Jun. April 11, 1727. Test’ Brasier, Jo. Jessop. No. 276. John Lackke, of Perg, for £20 pd by Joseph Jessop, of afore’ sold 100a on So Wt Side of the River, adj Thomas Bagley, & Ann Pettiver. Pat- tented by Thomas Blitchenden, & sold by him to Thos Gray July 19, 1727, passed by said Gray to said Lackky Oct 9, 1727. Test’ Matthew Gums, John Simson. ‘ No. 277. Joseph Jessop of Perg, for £20 pd by Charles Wilkes of afore’ assigns Right in within Plan’. Jan 8, 1727. © No. 278. Ralf Bufkin of Albemarle, for sold 130a to Wm Foster, (on Cypress Swamp) adj Gabriel Newby. “Divided by a Branch on the lower side of the Virginia Road,” from James Packets land, to Holmes Branch. Nov 23, 1727. Test’ Gabriel Newby, Francis Newby, Ralph Bufkin, Mary Bufkin. RECORDS OF DEEDS 91 No. 279. John Minge, Att’ to my “Coz Valentine Minge, of Charles City Co Vir’ Gent’m’’—for £30 pd by Thos Blitchenden of N. C. in Perq Planter— sold 100a “on east side of Mr James Minge dec’d,” & west side of Henry Norman dec’d called “Gore Land,” Grt to Capt John Pettiver 1720/21, said John Minge doth bind my self to Defend said Thos Blitchenden in above assign- ment. Sept 30, 1727. Test’ Thomas Harvey, John Harloe. No. 280. Joshua Calleway, of Perq, Gent—for £12 pd by Francis Penrice, of Chowan, sold “Parcell of land on No side of Albemarle Sound,” in Perq, 50a, adj John Stepney. Test’ Joseph Oates, John Falconer. No. 281. Valentine Minge, of Westover Parish in Charles City, Co Vir’ Planter—appoints John Minge of same Att’ in the “Hstate of my uncle James Minge Dec’d late of N. C.” of which he “Died Possessed in said Province.” Sept 20, 1727. Test’? Thomas Blitchenden, John Minge Jun’r. No. 282. Samuel Warner, of Chowan, for £20 pd by Wm Standing, of Pergq, Planter—sold 400a which was “Grt to Thomas Pierce Nov 44, ¥29,”.. aaj James Cheston, John Barrow, & Spelmans Corner, “on fork of Bentleys Creek,” to Edward Wilson, & John Davenports lines. Sept 28, 1725. Test’ Geo Allen, John Pettiver, John Harloe. No. 283. James Thigpen Sen’r, in Albemarle, for £45 pd by Ralph Bufkin, of same, sold 200a “at River Pocoson,” adj Gabriel Newby, to Holmes Branch. Test’ Jesse Newby, Thomas Trotter. Oct 10, 1722. No, 284. Lords Pro’ of N. C. unto Isaac Wilson, 640a in Chowan Precinct, on lines of Wm Carman, Col Edward Moseley, John Jordan, John Exum, James Thigpen, Thos. Elliott, & Josiah Smith. “Due for Importations.”’ Mar 9, 1717/18. Hon’ble Charles Eden Gov; Test’ Wm Reed, Fred Jones, Rich’d Sanderson. No. 285. Ralph Boseman, for £20 pd by Ralph Bufkin of Perg, assigns 640a “in the within Pattent.” Mar 9,1726. Test’ Francis Foster, Ann Pettiver. No. 286. Thomas Penrice, of Pergq, for £30 pd by Richd Sanderson, of afore’ Esq—‘sold my Manner Plan’” 400a on a small creek, “issuing out of Lillys Creek,” down to the mouth of the Creek. Nov 22,1727. Test’ Tho Betterley, Tho Lovick. No. 287. John Pettiver of Perq, for 25 Sheep to me pd by Capt Rich Sanderson Jun’r Esq, of afore’ sold to said Sanderson, a certain Island at the mouth of Yeopim, in Albemarle Sound, called “Battes Grave” 27a a Patent to George Deer (Odear) & assigned by him to Richd Davenport, by him given to his son John Davenport, & by said John sold to me. April 9, 1728. Test’? Thomas Harvey, Charles Denman, Terence Sweeney. No. 288. Terence Sweeney, of Perq, Sadler—for £28 pd by Col Richd San- derson Esq, of Same, sold 100a on S. W. side of Little River, adj Thomas Holloway, & Thos. Collins, to the River, called “Graces Point.” April 9, 1728. Test’ C. Clayton, Thomas Morgan. No. 289. Eliz’b Carman, of Perg, for “love I bear my Cousen James Smith of afore’ do Give 218a in the Pine Woods, on So W. side of Perg River, a Grt to my Dec Husband Wm Carman, Jan 19, 1715/16, & given to me in his will,” Aug 1725. Seal Nov 2, 1727. Test’ Edm’d Gale. No. 290. Thomas Winslow, & Elizabeth his wife, John White & Sarah his wife, of Pera, for love we have to our Cousin Joseph Mayo, of afore’ have given our Right of 50a adj Land of Thomas Jessop, & Joseph Newby. April 6, 1728. Test’ Joseph Newby, Joseph Winslow. —" ee 92 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 291. James Ward, & Timothy Trulove, of Chowan, (agreement) “said Ward will give a Plan’” called “Bridge Neck” 120a, & Timothy Trulove to give 120a, adj same unto James Minge, the son of Joseph Minge, & Rachel his wife, & “we do bind ourselves,” in the Penal sum of £20, Dec 21, 1727. Test’ David Butler, Thomas Penrice. No. 292. April 5, 1728. Richd Sanderson Esa, of Perg, Gent—to Mr. Zebulon Clayton, for £14 sold 50a on S. W. side of Little River, taken up by Terence Sweeney in the year 1724. Seal April 9, 1728. Test’ T. Sweeney, Thomas Morgan. No. 293. Aug 28, 1725. Joshua Callaway of Pera, for £60 received of John Pettiver of afore’ Planter—300a on N. side of Albemarle Sound, at the mouth of Yeopim Creek, adj “Battis Grave Island” lately belonging to James Smith, & his wife Ann, with 13 head of cattle, & 1 horse. Test’ Richd Leard, Caleb Calleway. No. 294. John Pettiver of Perg, to James Smith of same, assigns land sold to me by Joshua Calleway. May 12, 1727. Test’ Ann Hall, Emme Jones. No. 295. John Pettiver of Perg, Planter—for £123 pd by Mary Gilbert, Josiah Gilbert, & Joseph Gilbert of Perq, sold 240a, on Perq River, adj John Spelman, a Patent to me Dec 10, 1712, “to said Mary her natual life, & at her Decease to Josiah, & Joseph Gilbert equally.” Dec 23, 1727. Test’? John Charlton, Thos Pierce. No. 296. Arthur Croxton, of Perg, for £27 pd by Thomas White, of afore’ sold Land on Newbegun Creek, adj said Thomas, & Daniel Smith, to me Grt Nov 7, 1723. Seal July 9, 1728. Test’ Wm Trotter, John Moore. No. 297. April 8, 1728. Charles Wilkes, of Perg, to John Rice, of Chowan, for £20 assigns 150a, near a Swamp called “Warrick Swamp” adj Nath’l Williams, a Patent to Thomas Blitchenden (528a) July 14, 1725, & conveyed by him to Charles Wilkes. Test’ Thos Blitchenden, John Winslow. No. 298. James Beasley, of Bertie precinct, Cooper—for £12 pd by Tho. Pierce, Jun’r of Chowan, Planter—sold 435a on So Wt Side of Perq River, adj Wm Hall, Henry Clayton, & John Hancock, & Maj Lillingtons corner, called “Morris’s.” Nov 6, 1727. Test’ John Bentley, John Barten. No. 299. Francis Pettit, of Chowan, Planter—for £10 pd by Thos Pierce, Jun of same, sold 200a on S. W. side of Perq River, adj Thos Commander, Wm Jones, Charles Denman, & Francis Beasley, “which came to said Francis from his uncle Jesse Pettit by death,” called “Morrises.” Jan 2, 1727. Test’ Edward Orindell, Wm Smith, Cornelius Leary. No. 300. Jan 1, 1715/16. Wm Evens, of Perg, Planter—to Joseph Pottle, of afore’ Tayler—“Devised Land” called “Mary Evens Old field,’ adj John Stevens, “for his natual life, for the annual Rent of one ear of Indian Corn.” Test’ Ter Sweeney, Joseph Godfrey. No. 301. Wm Moore, of Perg, for £20 pd by Nicholas Stallings, of Nanse- mond Co in Vir, do sell 100a part of tract Pat’ for Joseph Jessop, & sold by him, to John Sampson, & by said Sampson to said Moore. On Newbegun Creek, adj John White, Thos. Jessop, & said Moore. Oct 8,1728. Test’ Arthur Croxton, J. Jessop. No. 302. Thomas Norcom (son of John), of Chowan, Planter—to Paul Palmer, of Perg, 150a adj Wm Steward, & Paul Palmer, on No side of Castle- tons Creek. July 8, 1728. Test’ Jno Falconer, Charles Denman. RECORDS OF DEEDS 93 No. 303. Antego. 8 ber 5, 1719 (Letter from Dan Mackinen) Sirs: “I wrote you by way of Boston. Having no opportunity for your Country Di- rectly, to inform you that I had Rec’d part of our Money, & I should have Shipped it to you by this opportunity, but ye orders Bound me up in Such a manner that I could not, unless I had transgressed, or acted contrary, if you Shall give me orders to ship it to you when any opportunity Presents, either for ye Country, or Boston I Shall not fail, either in Cotton, Rum, Sugar, or Molasses; it so falls out Sometimes, that Negro Ships are not here when Passage do Present, but if you are for negroes, I will buy them, keep them till Passage do offer, Another thing is that the power of Att’ you Sent me is of no force, because I could not prove it. You must get a power new Drawn. And get the master, & one of the men Belonging to the Sloop, to be Witnesses to it, that they may prove it When it comes here, that I may have it in my power to oblige him if he Should scruple to pay the Exchange, & Charges. I have received £32, the rest he promises, but I doubt Whether he would, or not, if he knew the Defect of the Power, that the Sloop that you Wrote to me by, when to St. Christophers, & never came near this Island, And I do not hear Whether Tof, Designs to your Country, or not, tho he told me he Should go hence last June, but was not so good as his promise. I am Sr your most Humble Serv’t. Reg Jan 2, 1728. Dan Mackiner. No. 304. John, & Jane Padgett, of Scuppernong & Chowan, Planter—for £12 s10 pd by Thomas Bell of afore’ sold 125a in Yawpim. Mar 27, 1725. Test’ John Padgett, Jos Turner, Susanner Phelps. No. 305. Jan 20, 1728/9. Joseph Godfrey, of Perq, to Eziekiel Maudlin, of afore’ Merc’t—for £30, with Wm Godfrey, my brother, “Confirm unto said Maudlin, 100a on So West side of Little River, on line of Wm Evens, taken up by John Godfrey year 1694.” Test’ Richd Sanderson, Jun’r, Nathan Newby. Thos Crew Clk. No. 306. Francis Toms, of Perg, for £25 pd by Jonathan Phelps, of afore’ sold 100a on No E. side of Perq River, adj Samuel Swann. Jan 18, 1728. Test’ Will’m Moore, J. Jessop. No. 307. Jan 20, 1728/9. Joseph Godfrey, of Perg, to Wm Evens, of afore’ for a “certain sum,” Assigned 50a, on So West side of Little River, adj said Wm Evens, “taken up by John Godfrey year 1694.” Test’ Richd Sanderson Jr, Ezekiel Maudlin. No. 308. Stephen Gibson, of Perq sold Plan “secured to me by Francis Toms,” of afore’ do “Ack’ myself fully Satisfied, also to the Satisfaction of my wife Jane Gibson,” land on No E side of Perq River, adj Arthur Jones line, to “Bridge Branch,” along Branch to John Lawrence, & along his line to the River. 75a. 11mo 9ber, 1719. Test’ Wm Moore, Jos Jessop. No. 309. Wm Bogue, of Perq, Planter—for £17 s10, sold to Sam’l Phelps ot afore’ 443a on East side of Cypress Swamp, known by name of “Ballihack,” an Estate of Inheritance. Test?’ Wm Havett, Peter Denman. No. 310. Grant to Wm Kichen, & Margarett Snooks, Widow—300a on the head of Perq River, adj Thomas Doctons, “surveyed for Daniel Snook, & devised to said William & Margarett.” Seal of Colony July 1, 1713. Thos Pollock Esq Pres, of Councill. 94 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 311. Benj Newby, of Perg, Planter—for £110 pd by Thomas Ratcliff, of same, “do set over” unto Joseph Rattiff 215a on So W. side of Little River, on lines of Mr. Joseph Sutton, & Jacob Overman, “an Est of Inheritance.” July 19, 1727. Test’ Thos Hollowell, Nathan Newby. No. 312. June 27, 1729. Edward Maudlin, of Perg, Planter—to Arnold White, of afore’ for £30 “doth sell 175a,” on James Newbys line, “by a forked Branch,” & Swamp, adj Thomas Boswell. Test’ Ezekiel Maudlin, Wm : No. 313. John White, & Sarah his wife (née Clear), for £25 pd by Thos Price, of Nansemond Co, Vir, “do sell 50a on S. W. side of Perq River, at the mouth of a “Crooked Branch,” adj John Powell. “A Grt from the Lords Pro’ to our Father Timothy Clear Dec’d. Dec 1, 1712. & by our said Father willed to us.” Oct 25,1729. Test’ Joseph Jessop, Joseph Riddick. No. 314. Wm Godfrey, of Albemarle, for a Certain sum pd by Joseph God- frey, of afore’ Planter—do set over 50a of land in Perg, between Wm Evens, & line Run by John Anderson, “taken up by Mr. John Godfrey 1694.” July 12, 1728. Test’ Ter Sweeney, Antho Hatch. No. 315. Joseph Godfrey, of Perg, for £180 pd by Ezekiel Maudlin, of afore’ “Doth sell 150a,” All that said Joseph now holds, called “Hacklefield land” surveyed by John Godfrey 1694, on So W. side of Little River, by a Small Creek Issuing out of Little River, adj Thos Bartlets, & Maudlins. April 21, 1729. Test’ Thos Weeks, Henry Wise. No. 316: John White, & Sarah his wife, for £25 pd by Joseph Riddick, & Robert Riddick, of Nansemond Co Vir, sold 125a, on So W. side of Perq River, to line of Thos Price, “Grt to Timothy Clear Dec 1, 1712, & willed to us.” Oct 20, 1729. Test’ J. Jessop, Thos Pris (Price). No. 317. July 28, 1729. Thomas Rountree, of Chowan, & Elizabeth his wife, to Robert Chapple, of afore’ for “love we bear our Friend Robert Chaple, Have Given” 84a on So Wt. side of the head of Perq River. Test’ John Free- man, Sen, George White Jr. No. 318. Robert Cock, of Pera, for £4 pd by Zachariah Nixon, of Afore’ sold 100a, adj land “where he now lives.” Robert Cock, & Elizabeth my wife. July 9, 1722. Test’ Robt Cock Jr, Ann Cocks. No. 319. Grant ———————— (torn). No. 320. John Harrell, of Upper Parish of Nansemond Co. in Vir, unto Richd Harrell, of afore’ for £10 “Right, as by Assignment, of Wm Kitchen, to whom the Pattent was Grt.” ————— 1728. No. 321. Aug 5, 1728. Joseph Godfrey, of Perq, to Thos Barclift, of same, for £50, sold 50a on So Wt side of Little River, adj land where said Barclift, now lives. Test’ Elizth Clayton, Chas Conwall. No. 322. Oct 27, 1728. John Keaton Jr, of Chowan, & Hannah his wife, to John Perry, & Sarah Bond (late wife of Richd, Dec’d), of afore’ for £15 sold 158a, on So Hast side of Perq River, adj Nath’l Sutton, “Granted by deed of Gift from John Stepney to Joseph Sutton, late father of said Hannah, & left by will of said Joseph to his dau.” Test’ Tho Rountree, Jun, Wm Ashley Jun. No. 323. Thos Blitchenden of Perg, for £10 pd by Moses Rountree, of Chowan, sold 50a on No Wt Side of Perq River, “remaining part of. Land I sold to Thos. Hobbs.” Jan 20, 1728. Test’? Edward Howcott, Thos Weeks. SRS OR cy Re RECORDS OF DEEDS 95 DEED BOOK C No. 1. Richd Leary, of Perg, Planter—for £300 pd by Thos Commander, late of Pasquotank, Gent—sold 640a on a branch of Yawpim Creek, adj Joshua Calloway, & Wm Jones, “where Maj Alex Lillington formerly dwelt.” Mar 7, 1726/7. Test’ Thos Harvey, Thos Suton (Sutton). No. 2. John Bass, of Bertie, for £25 pd by James Field, of Perq, sold 310a bought of Thos Speight, July 14, 1719, adj Timothy Clare. Jan 13, 1728. Test’ Wm Little, Thos Jones. No. 3. Wm Moore Sen, of Perq, for “love I do bear my son John Moore” of afore’ have given 216a now in possession of said John, “a Pat’ to Jane Beyard 1694,” adj Wm Bogue, Timothy Clare, & Thomas Bagley, & binding on the River. Jan 20, 1729/30. Test’ J. Jessop, Thos. Jessop. No. 4. John Swann, of New Hanover, in Bathe Co, Gent—for £100 pd by ‘Geo Durant, of Perg, sold 100a on Albemarle Sound, adj “Land formerly Henry Normans, & where Thos Norcom Now dwelleth, willed, to me by my father Samuel Swann Esq.” Nov 8, 1729. Test’ Thos Ashley, Giles Hicks, E. Moseley. No. 5. Wm. Evens, of Albemarle, for £29 s10 pd by John Stephens, sold 25a of Land “patented by my mother Mary Evens April 20, 1719.” Seal Nov 5, 1729. No. 6. John Simpson, of Perg, for £25 pd by Wm Townsend, sold 50a on Southwest side of River, on main Road, adj Phelps line. Elizabeth Simpson “her dower Right.” Mar 2, 1729/30. Test’ Wm Sanders, Robt Willson. No. 7. Joseph Glison, of Perq, for £10 pd by Wm Rountree, sold 100a, adj John White, said Joseph & Wm Rountree. April 19, 1729. Test’ Christ Arrington, Gilbert Scott. No. 8. Joseph Newby, Mary Newby, Thos Winslow, Elizabeth Winslow, Thomas Jessop, Jane Jessop, John White, Sarah White & Hannah Bunday, “all of Perg,” for £10 pd by Nicholas Stallings, late of Vir, assigns 169a “granted to Timothy Clare Dec 1, 1712, & given to his children Parties in these present.” July 21,1729. Test’ R. Cheason, James Parishoe. No. 9. Joseph Jessop, of Perg, for £150 pd by Arthur Croxton, of afore’ sold 260a in the “Narrows of Perg River,” adj Abraham Mullen “betwixt this & the old field on which the Meeting house now Standeth.” Jan 26, 1729. Test’ Thos Jessop, Nathan Newby. No. 10. Thos Commander, “for a Con” pd by Joshua Calloway, of Pera, planter—sol& “all my Plan” on a branch of Yawpim Creek, adj Wm Jones, “where Richd Leary formerly dwelt.” Dec 17, 1728. Test’ Charles Denman, Thos Callaway. No. 11. Thos Blitchenden, of Perg, for £10 pd by Thos Hobbs, of Chowan, sold 50a on N. w. side of Perq River, adj James Field, & Moses Rountree. Jan 20, 1728. Test’? Ram’a Howcott, Thomas Waters. No. 12. Jan 20, 1728/29. Joseph Godfrey, of Perq, to Wm Evins, of afore’ a parcel of Land, on So West side of Little River (50a), adj Said Wm Evins, “taken up by John Godfrey in year 1694.” Test’ Richd Sanderson Jr, Ezekiel Maudlin. No. 13, Wm Evens, for £100 pd by Coln’l Richd Sanderson, assigns “right of within Mentioned Tract.” Nov 8, 1729. Test’ E. Maudlin, Tho Weeks. ~ ET ea T RTE 96 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 14. Wm Tetterton, of Perq, planter—for £130 pd by Thomas Long, of same, planter—sold 580a on the “Swamp of Yawpim Creek,” adj Thomas Pierce Jr. Jan 6, 1729/30. Test’ Samuel Warner, Samuel Standin. No. 15. April 8, 1707. “We the Subscribers do assign the within deed of the late Thomas Norcom, & his heirs forever.” Richard Leary. Test’ John Lillington, James Cole, Thomas Snoden. No. 16. Wm Jackson Jr of Perg, Planter—‘“do swap a Plan’ of Joseph Robinsons,” on So Wt side of Little River, 200a, on a Long branch, that “lies between Plan’” where the above said Wm Jacksons “Father now lives,” Richd Nowell the first Pattentee. Feb 17, 1729. Test’ Tho Weeks, John Nixon. William & Margaret Jackson. No. 17. Grant, unto John Falconer, 200a on N. side of Yawpim River, at the mouth of a Creek, which “divides this land from Robert Inkerson,” formerly Elizabeth Angley’s, & by her assigned to said Falconer; due for importations. Seal of Colony Dec 6, 1720. Charles Eden Esq Gov; Coun- cillors; Fred’k Jones, Richd Sanderson, Tho Pollock, J. Lovick Secty. No. 18. John Falconer of Chowan, assigns unto John Norcom, of Perq, all “right in within Pattent.” Dec 13,1721. Test’ Thos Harvey, Chris’r Butler, David Butler. No. 18. John Norcom of Chowan, for £55 assigns “title of the within Pat- tent,” unto John Stepney of Perg. Feb 10, 1725/6. Test’ John Falconer, Thomas Falconer. No. 20. Wm Evens, of Perq, planter—for £200 pd by Col Richard Sander- son of afore’ sold 225a, adj “Lands of Col Hecklefield dec’d.” Nov 8, 1729. Test’ E. Maudlin, Tho Weeks. No. 21. Feb 16, 1727. Wm Draper, of Pasquotank, to Able Ross, of same, for £100 220a in Perq, on the east side of Cuppernong River, “betwixt Riders, & the second Creek,” Grt to Geo Cooper June 24, 1704, & assigned by said Cooper to my Father Charles Draper. Nov 2, 1705. Test’ Wm Stephens, John Wallies. No. 22. Mar 15, 1716. Elizabeth Angley, of Chowan, widdow—to John Falconer, of same, for £10 sold 200a on No side of Yawpim River, “at the mouth of a Creek that divides said Land from Robert Inkerson.” Test’ Richd Trant, John Hopkins. No. 23. John Falconer, of Chowan, unto John Norcom, of Perq, “assigns within deed.” Jan 9, 1721. Test’ Thos Rountree, Richd Leary. No. 24. John Norcom, of Chowan, for £55 pd by John Stepney, of Pera, “assigns deed of Sale.” Feb 10, 1725/6. Test’ John Falconer, Thomas Falconer. No. 25. Wm Morgan Sen, of Perg, Planter—“For love I bear my son James Morgan of same,” do give 200a out of a Tract (328a), “now in possession of said William,” on Voses Creek, adj Francis Toms. Jan 20, 1728/9. Test’ James Morgan Jr, Wm Morgan Jr. No. 26. Ralph Fletcher, of Perg, for £24 pd by Richd Cheston, of afore’ sold 30a on So East side of Perq River, “in middle Swamp,” known by the name of “Frog Hall” down said Swamp to a Branch, to line of Francis Toms, along his line to Wm Jones 6a, between me, & Wm Jones, to line of Francis Toms Jun. April 20,1730. Test’ Oates, ——bert (Gilbert) Scot. RECORDS OF DEEDS 97 No. 27. William Jones, of Perq, for £30 pd by Richd Cheaston, of afore’ sold 20a “in the middle of a Swamp” called “Frog Hall” at a line which divides him, & Ralph Fletcher. April 20,1730. Test’ Ralph Fletcher, Isaac Elliott. No. 28. At a Gen’l Biennial Assembly, Held at Edenton, Novy 4, 1723, An Act was passed, to empower Robert West, of Bertie, Gent—to make sale of “Sundry Lands in Perg, entailed on Mary his wife, the mother of Martha, Sarah, & Mary West.” Whereas; Robert West should have full power to sell said lands (540a at Faulks point, Perq precinct, on West side of Perq River) formerly belonging to Thomas Harvey, late of Perq dec’d, “who by his will divised same to Mary, wife of said Robert West, & her heirs, doth sell same to Col Thomas Harvey of Perq Esq,” for £150. Dec 2, 1727. Test’ Edm’d Gale, Thos. Pollock. No. 29. Inventory, of all goods, & chattels belonging to the Estate of Coln’l John Hecklefield, dec’d, as produced by the Exors; Mr Edmund Gale, & George Durant. Among said effects, “1 Silver hilted Sword, ditto buckles” Sold at Publick Vendure. Reg June 1, 1721. No. 30. June 4, 1730. Robt Cock Sr, of Pera, planter—to Thomas Weeks, of same, schoolmaster—for £110 assigned plan’ on So Wt side of Little River. “Where I now dwell,” by pattent, Sept 1, 1694, to Charles Taylor, 132a, & sold by him to Jacob Overman, & by said Overman to me, adj Wm Jackson. Test’ Solomon Hendrick, Job Hendrick, No. 31. Joshua Elliott, of Perg, planter—for £50 pd by Benj Sanders, of same, planter—assigns 200a in “Little house Neck,” along lines of Joseph, & Francis Newby, at a place called “body of reeds.” July 20, 1731. Test’ Zachariah Nixon, Francis Newby. No. 32. July 20, 1731. John Goodwin, of Chowan, to John Pettiver of Perq, for “48 barrels of Tarr” pd by said Goodwin, sold 100a on So Wt side of Perq River on line of Coin’l Thomas Harvey, along River to a small Cove, by a field called “Fosters Old field,” part of tract granted to me, Dec 20, 1720. Test’ Thomas Garrett, John Goodwin J Le No. 33. July 20,1731. Thomas Garrett, of Chowan, Gent—to John Pettiver, of Pergq, for “90 barrels of Tarr,” sold 200a on So Wt side of Perq River, “adj btw Gilbert,” down the River taking in an old field called “Yates old eld” granted to me, Dec 20,1720. Test’ John Goodwin, sen’r, John Goodwin Jr. uns “— Stephen Gibbens, of Perg, planter—for £45 pd by James Henby, danke, Gp one ag 42a “by the lower pond,” adj former line of Francis Toms John Henny. eedy Branch.” July 19, 1731. Test’ Thos Jessop, Thos Weeks, Smith pee ee Gibbens, & Jane his wife, of Currituck, for £35 pd by Dan’l : 4 Sold 100a, on No Est side of River, adj “Land where said Daniel now lives,” & John Perr y, to line of J . ’ Ralph Fletcher, James Fletcher. pn: ones we 180a on S. side of Indian branch, ” of same, planter—have given , nf peers to a line between him & Benj decoy & a be gg to gr-child d Davis z’ : ry. Oct 18, 1731. Test’ Thomas 4 : Ti oe meee Docton, of Perg, for “love to my son-in-law meet ee & va Wadd his wife (my Daughter)” of same, ig we D uy We gin 7 i i i h, running to Wm Kitchings line, on South Side of Indian branch, ee i ’ Elizabeth Price the 4th part o ’ dwell.” I give unto my Dau’ E a Harti her natual life, after her death to my said aero gd & ae “er ie & at their death to Gr-son Jacob Willson. Oct 15, 1731. Test’ Sara , t Scott. ; sonny James Perishoe, of Perg, planter—for ae pd by deeper oes afore’ assigns 104a on No East side of Perq River’ Rongurd nso pees oe. on which my Father James Perishoe formerly dwelt adj me y ra ba Bateman formerly lived, along John Andersons line. Oc ? id Whedbee, John Bateman. mi i ay tag A Samuel Wiatt, of Perg, planter—for pipet tthe as pt EY, lanter—for D ther Thomas Wiatt” of same, p ; " a mouth of Yawpim River, & Creek, adj Land of evel cee on me by my dec Father William Wiatt, with consent 0 ife.’ April 6, 1714. Test’ John Stepney, John Wiatt. ; ae a “3 45. Thomas Wiatt, for £150 pd by Mackrora Scarborough Gent, ass e i ce of “within deed of Sale,” except part given by “old eye oun hese Pcie Long, unto Andrew Wolard” Jan 29, 1729. Test’ John pney, , Mangus Ploman. rap gape te unto Isaac Wilson, of Perg, 138a at the mouth of » erin te idk of Perq River, said Branch dividing him, & Samuel cag Se j svt 's ith, to River, on Snooks corner. Jan 5, 1712. T. Pare Eo - te scene Pollack Esq, president of the councill, & Com’d in saan ’ Hon'ble cillors: Thomas Boyd, N. Chevin, C. Gale, Wm Reed, T. Kn . a. " “oy Sohn Pettiver, & Ann my wife, for “a val’ con” pd by ~_ . : oe ebdinns right of within Pattent” 480a, to Wm Moore Sen & sa na id “land given by Isaac Willson Sr, to his dau Ann Willson. y one ae Joseph Haynes, Payrance Steward, Elizabeth esi : * 48 John White, of Perg, for £20 pd by Robert Rountree, i) : em aaa Co in Vir, assigns 100a on W. Side of the River, adj Daniel Snooks, mou ’ ae Soak Cee RECORDS OF DEEDS 99 now in possession of Wm Kitchen. “A Patent to Timothy Clare Dec i, 2933 & by said Clare given to me in his will.” July 20, 1730. No. 49. Wm Moore, of Perq, for £20 pd by Nicholas Stallings, mond Co in Va, sold 100a “Pattented by Joseph Jessop,’ to John Simpson, & by said Simpson to me, White, & Thomas Jessop. Oct 8, 1728, No. 50. Nicholas Stallings, for £20 p of 100a. Oct 19, 1731, No. 51. Present: of Nanse- ’ & assigned by him on Newbegun Creek, adj John Test’ Arthur Croxton. J. Jessop. d by James Stallings, assigns right Test’ Thomas White, Jacob Perry. At a Vestry held at the House of Mr Wm Hall, Mar 8, 1730/31. Mr Samuel Swann, Mr. James Sitterson, Francis Foster Esq, Colln’] Richard Sanderson, Esq, Mr Richard Whedbee, Charles Denman, Mr Robert Moore, Mr Joshua Calloway, Mr Albert Alderson, Mr Joshua Long, Mr John Stevens. Charles Denman Clk. No, 52. July 28, 1730. John Byrd of Perg, for one negro male slave on No Et side of Perq River, Said Sutton now liveth.” Att’ of John Byrd. No. 53. John Flowers, & Mary his wife, for £100 pd by Davia Sherwood, of Perg, sold 104a on N. E. side of Perq River, adj Land of John Perishoe, George Fletcher, & John Bateman, “land left me by my Father Thomas Atto- way.” July 27,1732. Test’ Wm Suton, Samuel Swann. No. 54. Jan 17, 1781. Wm Houghton, John Brinkley, of afore’ for £50 sold 200 Daniel Hall, “by a branch that parts the Test’ Paul Palmer, John Goodwin, Zach’y Chancey. No. 55. Jacob Perry, of Perg, for £22 pd by Phillip Perry, of afore’ sold 200a on Perq River, adj Benj Perry. Land pattented for Wm Moore, & sold by him to me, July 14, 1724. Seal July 17, 1732. Test’ Frances James, Thos Parker, No. 56. Wm Taylor, Durants Neck, upon Lit » & £10 in Publick bills of credit, sold 185a & on east of Suttons Creek, adj “Land where Test’ Thos Weeks, George Boswell. Edward Byrd said Land from deadmans Neck.” “late from Boston in New Eng, but now Resident in tle River, labourer, of his own fr ee will, with consent er Gent—to dwell, & & the said Zebulon will find, & Provide cient meat, drink, & aparrel, with lodging, according to Custom of the Country.” Jan 18,1731. Test’ Charles Malone, Oliver Satter. No. 57. Thomas Godfrey, of Perq, for £50 pd by Terrence Macardel, of same, Godfrey. No. 58. John Pettiver, of Perq, to Mr. Jeremiah Pratt, Miller, of same, » adj Benj Sanders, Benj Willson, & Francis Newby, surveyed for “old Isaac Willson” by Richd Leary. Mar 1, 17314. Test’ » & Joseph Smith. Called Jan 8, 1724. Test’ R. Hicks, Geo Sharrow, a on eee it i RS TRE NLT ans ai a PTT ATE SAO Sa ae gae 100 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 60. Wm Moore, for £50 pd by Joseph Haynes, assigns right wap “Except 150a according to deed I have for same.” Feb 19, 1731. Test’ Josep fi . Hicks. rw ncicenink ees Snoden, of Bertie, for £225 pd by Samuel Gregory, re Chowan sold 325a in Perg, on James Eggertons line, to mn head of Yawp: m Swamp, adj Joseph Minges line. April 3, 1732. Test’ Samuel Warren, Be neater Plato, of Pasquotank for £8 pd by Thomas See = Pera, “released forever right I had in Land” tO pauper of gen rs x & John Robinson, on the River called “Little River.” Feb 10, 1731. es m Keel. bony ens Sikes Hall, “do discharge my Mulatto man Asiérew, of all service to me, or any one that shall lay Claim after my death.” July 3, 1731. , s Foster, Terence Cardell. ak on Sadan Wilks, of Perg, for £30 pd by James agony of sera nie sold 100a, “in the Pine Woods, near the burnt pocoson. bhapsas eee a a: Blitchenden, & sold by him to Thos Gray, by said Gray, to mn ink: , : by said Lackey, to Joseph Jessop, & by him to said Wilks, also es r ae from Thomas Bagle to Richd Seeceaal by said Cheaston to me. a ’ Thos Blitchenden, James gpen. | eet ahead Hall, of Perg, planter—for “good will I have pede bg Aden, Elizabeth, Samuel, Aden & Jacob Hall, sons & daus of my foes ; hy wi Jane Hall,” do give unto them, my dwelling plan” 20a of Land. of ia to my Land to be equally divided between Samuel Aden, & Jacob ‘ " " , Elizabeth Aden, all “Cattle, Hoggs, & Sheep of her recorded mark. ug 3, 1732. Test’ Charles Denman, John Powell, John Felt. = No. 66. Isaac Elliott, of Perq, for £50 pd by Wm Elliott of afore’ sold ; at at “Chinquepin Orchard Branch” adj Land of Francis sates f & aoe ie og Margaret Elliott her dower right. Jan 17, 1731/2. Test’ Zach’y a lliott. are Samuel Bond, of Perq, for £20 pd by Henry Grace, - ie a 640a on So Wt side of Perq River, “at the head of Bull Branch, “es fis 8 Toms, by Pattent to said Samuel, 1714. Seal June 24, 1714. Test’ Jo Jessop, ee ee staid Grace, of Craven precinct, son of apes Grace, of Ras dec’d, for £75 pd by Thomas Blitchenden, of Pera, assigns “right of prc ' ng part of Land, 190a.” Nov 11, 1731. Test’ Arthur Croxton, Thomas Winslow, Jos Jessop. No. 69. April 17, 1732. Thomas Blitchenden, of Perq, for “30 barrels of | foe 150a on line of Edward Holloway, & by Wm Hurdle, of afore’”’ sold : ah fe of Tract called “Luckett.” Aprill 17, 1732. Test’ J. Jessop, Perry, Zeb Clayton. : No. 70. Grant, unto James Thigpen 542a, adj Richard Skinner, to Bear Ss sd ‘ainee, said Swamp to line of Gabriel Newby, thence to Joseph Newbys li es 8. 1728. Sir Richard Everard Bart, Gov. Councillors; peopegen Pollock Eam’d. Gale, J. Lovick, E. J. Worley, C. Gale, E. Moseley, Rich’d. Sanderson. No. 71. James Thigpen Jun’r, for £50 sold unto Thomas Newby, of Vir’ 440a ‘te Perq Pre’ct, “a Pattent of 542a to me,” 100a being already sold to RECORDS OF DEEDS Marthew Gews (probably Gums). Jan 17, 1731. Test’ John Pettiver, Joshua Elliott. No. 72. Peter Albertson, planter—for Albertson have given 145a on Suttons Sherwood, now in possession of Alex St ton, Ralph Fletcher. No. 73. Thomas Jessop, of Perg, for £8 pd by James Stallings, of Afore’ sold 250a on No Wt side, of Newbegun Creek, “a grant to me Nov 19, 1728.” Seal April 16, 1732. Test’ Chas Denman, John Pettiver, Joshua Moore. No. 74. Edward Salter, of Beaufort precinct, Merch’t— unto John Lovick Esq, & Capt Miles Gale, of Edenton, that said Edw Salter, shall pay unto Thomas, John, Benj, & Miles Harvey, as they come of age, (21 years) “one likely negro boy,” & assign 3d part of Plan’ whereon Elizabeth Harvey, now liveth, left by her dec’d husband Col Thos Harvey, said Elizabeth (Alias, Elizabeth Salter) shall sell, or give to Miles Gale (son of Capt Miles Gale), one Young mare, & colt, & two Young cows, & calves before Aprill 1st, 1732. Prover July 15, 1734. Test’ Thomas Norcom, Chas Denman. No. 75. July 15, 1732. Caleb Elliott, of Pergq, Parker, of afore’ for £60 assigns 50a at the mouth of “gum Branch,” to line formerly, Thomas Elliotts. Test’ Joshua Elliott, Ann Eliott. No. 76. John Woolard, of Pergq, for £22 pd by John Welch, of Same, planter— sold 110a upon No Et side of Yawpim River, adj Joshua Calloway, & John Wiatt. 10th 8br 1721. Test’ Richard Leary, Joseph Oates, No. 77. John Arnold, for £40 pd by Elisha Stevens, assigns right—to Land, “due me by the will of my Father-in-law John Welch dec’d.” May 8, 1732. Test’ Charles Denman, Sarah Denman. No. 78. Solomon Hendricks of Pergq, “love which I have for my son Arthur Creek,” adj Nath’l Nicholson, & Wm eward. July 5, 1732. Test’ R. Cheas- “Am firmly bound ” for the sum of £2000 & & Mary His Wife, to Thomas planter—for £60 pd by Thomas Sharbo, of same, planter—‘“doth sell 200a on So Wt side of Little River, where Elijah Stanton formerly lived,” adj on So Et George Gording, on So Wt by Thos Robinson dec’d, & on No Wt by Robert Cock, “Grt to Wm Jackson Jun Jan oy 1694.” 208a sold by said Jackson to Richd Novel (Nowell), July 11, 1704, & by said Novel, given to his dau Alee, who mar John Winberry, & by said Winberry, sold to said Stanton, by said Stanton, sold to Solomon Hendrick (Elijah Stanton & Elizabeth his wife). July 4, 1727, 200a. Seal Aprill 20, 1732. Test’ Thomas Weeks, Wm Jackson, John Keaton Jun. No. 79. John Mathias, & Elizabeth his wife, for “love we have for that Worship called the church of England do give to the Parish of Perq, a Moyety of Land % acre Square, by Yawpim Creek bridge, on So Wt side of the Road, whereon a new chapel is now built” Land given me by my Father Jeremiah Pratt, Mar 4, 1730/1, “for the use & benefit of the said Chapple” July 17, 1732. Test’ Charles Denman, John Stepney. No. 80. Anthony Haskitt of Pera, assigns “right of within deed,” unto Thomas Grey. July 18, 1732. Charles Denman Clk, & Reg. No. 81. Anthony Haskitt, assigns “right of within pattent” to Thomas Grey, save a small quantity passed to Peter Person, & Richard Cheaston. July 18, 1732. Test’ Clement Hall, Ralph Doe. , No. 82. Jeremiah Pratt of Perq, for “love I do bear m do give 3a on S. side of the brid y daw’ Elizabeth ge, & Creek.” Long, John Pratt. Mar 4, 1730. Test’ Joshua 101 102 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 83. Grant, unto Francis Smith, 92a in Chowan precinct, “at Yawpim River,’ along Edward Doringtons line, to line of Francis Pettit, down his line to a small Creek, “said Land formerly granted to John Pettiver, & by him lapsed,” to said Francis. Dec 6, 1720. Charles Eden Esq Gov: Coun- cillors: Fred Jones, Tho Pollock, Richd Sanderson. No. 84. Francis Smith, assigns “Pattent unto me John Aymes.” Dec 23, 1720. Test’ Thomas Penrice, Jun’r, John Bennet. No. 85. John Aymes assigns “within pattent unto Francis Penrice.” Feb 17, 1722. Test’ Thomas Pierce Jun’r, John Bennet. No. 86. Sept16,1725. Francis Penrice assigns “unto John Ames the within Pattent.” Test’ William Smith. No. 87. Nov 2, 1732. Joseph Haynes, of Perg, to Wm Mackey of Edenton, Gent—for £100 sold 300a on South side of Perq River, called “Little House.” Test’ Jno. Lacky Jun, Anderson Jugg, Jun. Wm Little Clk C. No. 88. Samuel Swann, of New Hanover, for £800 pd by Joshua Moore, sold plan’ on Perg River, “whereon my father Maj Samuel Swann dwelt,” bounded on S. west by the River, on No Et by Land of Pargiter, & on So Et by Land lately Mr. Timothy Clares, 300a. Said Samuel “doth reserve one half acre where his Father lyes buried.” Oct 24, 1732. No. 89. Francis Newby, sold unto Samuel Newby, 50a on N. side of Cypress Swamp “in the pine woods,” adj Buckets, & Bufkins lines. Jan 16, 1732. Test’ Jesse Newby, Joshua Elliott. No. 90. Peter Jones Sen’r, of Perq, “Att’ to Cary Godbee, & Elizabeth his wife,” for £25 pd by said Cary, & John Mathias, of said precinct, 100a called “Bennetts” on Yawpim River, adj James Cheston, which Land became due said Elizabeth by the death of her Father Henry Coddell. Jan 16, 1732/3. No. 91. Joseph Bucket, of Perg, for £60 pd by Humphrey Griffin, of afore’ sold 120a “on Minges Creek,” at the mouth of a branch, “below a settlement which Epafraditus Brinkley hath made, said Land given me by my Father John Burket dec’d.” Aprill 15, 1733. Test’ Zachariah Elton, Thomas Blitchenden. No. 92. Joshua Moore, of Pera, for £450 pd by Robert Willson, of same, planter—sold 150a on So Wt by Perq River, & on No Wt by Land “in occupation of Elizabeth Phelps.” Aprill 16, 1733. Test’ Charles Denman, Zach’h Elton. No. 93. Abraham Warren, of Perq, for £1 s10 pd by Elisha Stephens, of afore’ sold 2a of Swamp land. Feb 20,1732. Test’ Nath’ll Caruthers, Jos Oates. No. 94. Aprill 14, 1733. Nicholas Stallings, of Perq, for £6 pd by Elias Stallings, assigned 50a part of a pattent to Thimothy Clare Dec 1, 1712. 169a by his will descended to Joseph Newby, & Mary his wife, Thomas Winslow & Elizabeth his wife, John White & Sarah his wife, & Hannah Bundy, “heirs of said Timothy, & by them sold to said Nicholas.” July 21, 1729. Test’ Thos White, John Riddick. No. 95. Aprill 14, 1733. Nicholas Stallings, of upper parish of Nansemond Co, in Vir, & Christian his wife, & Henry Stallings of Perq, for £4 sold to Jesse Riddick, of “same parish & Co.” 50a near the So West side of the head of Perq River; “part of a pattent to Timothy Clare dec’d, 169a Dec 1, 1712,” & willed to Joseph & Mary Newby, Thomas & Elizabeth Winslow, John & Sarah White, & Hannah Bundy his heirs, & sold by them to said Stallings. July 21, 1729. Test’ Thomas White, John Riddick. RECORDS OF DEEDS 103 ‘i No. 96. Aprill 14, 1733. Nicholas Stallings 0, Va & Christian his wife, to Simon St , ; > allings, of P Simon, sold 69a on So Wt side of Perg River, “ ee Part of a pattent to Ti Clare 196a, & sold by his heirs to F , o Timothy John Riddick. said Nicholas.” Test Thomas White, No. 97. John Henby, of Perq, planter—for £20 pd by Zachariah Nixon of same, farmer—sgold 300a between Samuel Nicholson, & Wm Morgan Surveyed by his brother J “formerly a ” , hss ston, mes Henby.” July 16, 1733. Test Thos Weeks, No. 98. of Upper Parish Nansemond bis John Gilbert, & Elizabeth his wife, for £35 pd by Elixander erq, Hatter; sold 60a joining “his now plan.” Oct 16, 1733. Denman, Zach Chancy. Peisy LA Grant, unto Mary Evens, of Perq, 300a adj to the lands of Cor’ll ecklefield, “in Little River,” surveyed “for George Lillington, & by him Assigned to Mar 4 y Evens.” Charles Eden Esq Gov: 4 Reed, Richd Sanderson, Fred Jones, T. Knight. Laer te one No. 100. Col Richards Sanderson, for £64 Gent—“do sell my right of within Patent.” James Carithers. x ‘ ai ie 101. Ruth Ming (Minge) of Perq, Widow, for £70 pd by Col Richard per ae ¢! same, tere “right of a Plan” on No East side of Albemarle nd, & on lower side of Bentleys Creek common! A i y called “Gore land” whereon “I now live.” Dec 21,1726. Test’ Ralf Doe, Richd Siege ioe 7 No. 102. Col Richard Sanderson, for £55 pd by Tully Williams, of Perq Gent—“sold my right of Land within i ment sy 4 2 sie seasle-radteae, entioned.”” Mar 27, 1733. Test’ Sam’ll No. 103. George the Second, by the Grace of God, Kin To the Provost Marshall; (or Deputy) Whereas at our Gen’l Court, Held at Edenton on Oct last of John Pettiver, & for the same was Executed by which Conviction his Goods & Est were forfe our Chief Justice. April 14, 1733. aa Wm Mackey, Esq Deputy Mars’ll of the Co of Al pia atton Esq; Provost Marshall of said Province. seph Haynes late of Perq, Labourer—« was Convicted, & Executed, at Edenton, sa Steward, Test’ Charles pd by Tully Williams, of afore’ Mar 27, 1733. Test’ Sam’ll Hall, g of Great Britain: “Joseph Haines late of Perg, was Convicted of the Murder on the Gallows at Edenton, ited.” Test?’ Wm Little Esq, bemarle, appointed Mar 9, 1730. Whereas; as by Proceedings of Gen’l Court id Wm Mackey hath received from ynes in 1732, & the Same was sold b Helio taste etamol y outcry at the Court Joshua Elliott of P £165 pdt 7: of Perqg being the highest Bidder.” pd for 270a called Little House Neck” adj Jonathan Sherwood Secs Willson, Benj Sanders or , On EK. side of C Test’ Zach Chancy, w. Badham, Jos Ps nec er a” sen No. 105. Oct 19, 1739. John Goodwin, of Chowan, a on So Wt Side of Perq Rive » Called Fosters old Field part of a to Charles Jordan, of r, adj Thomas Harvey, Grt to John Pettiver, *Note: Ruth Minge (dau of Richard Sanderson. Benj Laker) widow of James Minge, m 2d Col 104 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Dec 10, 1720,” & sold to said Goodwin. July 2, 1731. John & Mary Goodwin. Test’ John Burkett, Rich’d Goodwin. No. 106. James Sitterson, of Perg, Planter—for £20 pd by Wm Moore, of afore’ sold 61a on Southside of Perq River. July 16, 1733. Test’ Charles Denman, Nathan Newby, Joshua Moor. No. 107. James Sitterson, of Perq, for £10 pd by Wm Townsend, of afore, assigned 50a “whereon” I now live, on No Et Side of main Road, that leads from Cypress to Castletons Creek Bridge.” Pattented by Daniel Snook, Feb 25, 1694, & sold by him to Edw’d Homes, & John Lilly, by the Death of said Lilly, Descended to his Dau Sarah Tedderton, & Hannah Sitterson, & by said Tedderton, sold to James Sitterson. July 15, 1734. Test’ J. Jessop, Thomas Jessop. No. 108. Robert Hosea Junior, of Pera, Planter—for “5 barrels of Pork pd by Abraham Riggs” of same, Planter—sold 521a on No east Side of Perg, called “Hill levels” part of Pattent (for 421a) Grt to Nathniel Nichols, & Joseph Sutton, June 20, 1703, & since “divided between them by Samuel Swann Surveyor.” 110a “given by Joseph Sutton to his Daus Sarah, & Elizabeth in his will,” 52a being said Sarahs part. Sarah Hosea her dower ght. April 15, 1734. Test’ John Bartlet, Thomas White, Thomas Weeks. No. 109. Grant, unto John Norcomb, 200a, on Yawpim River, formerly Surveyed for Robert Inkerson, & assigned by him to said John Norcomb. Nov. 23, 1723. Wm Reed Esa, President of Councell, & Com’d in Chief. No. 110. John Norcomb, for £100 pd by Joseph Oates, “assigns Pattent.” Jan 12, 1724. Test’ Abraham Warren. No. 111. Joseph Oates, for £100 pd by Nath’l Curtuthers, assigns “Right of said Land.” April 15,1734. Test’ Tully Williams, John Moor. No. 112. Robert Barnes, of Perq, Planter—for “Jove I do bear my son Joseph, & my Dau Mary Barnes, do Give Bed, & furniture, Pot & pot Hooks, Small pewter Dish, 1 Pewter Bason, 3 Pewter Plates, 6 new pewter Spoons, & 1 Pewter Tankard, & all the Rest of my Goods & Chattels, Hogs, Cattle, Sheep, & Household Goods now in my Dwelling, on plan’ known by name of “Anthony Wharys Plan’.” April 16, 1733. Test’ Thomas Callaway, Abra’m Warren. No. 113. Ephroditus Boyce, of Pera, assigns “part of Tract,’ on No East Side of the Narrows of Perq River, & on No Wt side of “Bramley Branch,” by joint consent of Timothy Clare, & Wm Carman, Dividing this part from part belonging to Joseph Jessop, on upper side the land of John Brasier, 260a said land Pattented by Timothy Clear, & by said Clear, sold to Wm Carman July 8, 1713, & said Wm Carman, our Gr-father Willed to us.” July 29, 1732. Test’ John Waters, Abraham Odom, John Waters Jun. No. 114. Wm Kitching of Pera, for “Jove I bear my friend Daniel Rogerson”’ of same, Have Given, 50a Upon Northside of Perg, called “Mount Mesery” part of 400a. Jan 10, 1733. Test’ Thomas Docton, Gilbert Scott. No. 115. Daniel Rogerson, assigns unto Martin Assple (Asbell) of Pera “within 50a according to Deed of Gift.” Jan 15, 1732/3. Test’ Gilbert Scott, Joseph Glitons. No. 116. Ann Harrington, of Perq; Whereas “my Father Humphrey Har- rington, by his Will did give me 300a on Perg River,’ adj Land of Ralph Doe, & Josiah Gilbert, sold said Land to Abraham Jennet, Oct 1, 1733. ri D,..9, Skinner, of Washington, d. wned by his grandson, J. rHE SKINNER HOME IN OLD NECK Built by Benjamin Skinner in 1833. RECORDS OF DEEDS 105 No. 117. Mary Hunley, for 30 Shillings, pd by Francis Lacy of afore’ to be paid “in Indian Corn, & Pork each year,” sold 120a being my third of the “Long Reach Land.” Sept 8, 1733. Test’ Charles Denman Clk. No. 118. July 14, 1733. James Stallings, of Perg, Planter—for £13 pd by William Rountree, sold 190a on east Side of Newbegun Creek, laid off for Joseph Jessop, & 50a adj it, being part of land, taken up by Thomas Jessop. July 16, 1733. Test’ Daniell Rogerson, Gilbert Scott. No. 119. Charles Denman, of Perg, for “good will, & aff’ I bear my Dau Ann Moor,” do assign 100a, adj land “I now live on,” upon the Pocoson, & the River. April 15, 1734. Test’ Nath’ll Caruthers, Tulle Williams. No. 120. Joseph Oates, of Perq, Cordwinder—for £20 pd by Nath’l Ca- ruthers, of same, assigns Land, “Granted to me by John Norcom,” 20a. July 21,1733. Test’ C. Hall, John Powel. No. 121. Isaac Elliott, of Perq, “in Exchange for a parcell of Land with James Morgan, I do ack’ myself Contented,” “assigned 15a before the said Morgans Door” between that, & Isaac Elliotts Land. Margaret Elliott her dower Right. Oct 15, 1733. No. 122. Caleb Stevens, age about 40, saith “about 20 years past, before Wm Stewarts Death (Sen’r) said Stewart, took several of his Neighbors, John Bennet, & Rose his wife, John Bennet his son & your Deponent being present, we went from said Stewarts, up his Swamp that leads to “Froge Hall,” & marked off land, for his daus Elizabeth, & Patience, on Frogg Hall land.” Oct 15, 1733. Test’ Charles Denman Clk. No. 128. James Morgan (son of Wm), of Perg, “in Exchange for a small parcell of land, from Isaac Elliott, do ack’ myself contented,” & do confirm unto said Isaac, 15a next to John Henbys. Oct 15,1733. Test’ Nathan Newby, W. Sanders. No. 124. Francis James, & Sarah his wife, of Perg, in Con’ of a feather bed & furniture, to us pd by James Field of afore’ Ack’ ourselves “Contented,” & sold 40a in Cypress Swamp, on said James Fields, Back line, same Grt by Deed April 8, 1723, from Thomas Winslow to Sarah Roberson, now Sarah James.” Oct 15,1733. Test’ J. Jessop, Zach Nixon. No. 125. Joseph Robertson, of Perg, Planter—in Con’ of an “Exchange of a Plan’ on So Wt side of Little River, with Wm Jackson Jun,” of same, planter— do Ack’ myself Contented, & Assigns Plan’ 210a on line of George Gording & John Robinson. Feb 17,1729. Test’ Zachariah Nixon, Edw’d Maudlin. No. 126. Mar 28, 1720. Cap’n John Pettiver, of Perg, & Ann, his wife, to John Burket Sen’r, of Chowan, for £50 pd, sold 350a “upon a point, where Mr. Lakures (Lakers) Creek Divides, up little Creek,” on No Wt side of the Great Creek, 350a being “Land Grt to John Spellman April 20, 1694, & by Mary Spellman, dau of said John conveyed to John Pettiver.” Test’ Thos Herman, James Bates. No. 127, James Smith, of Perq, “by power of Att’” to me, assigns right to within Deed, to Joseph Bucket Sen’r, & Joseph Oates. Jan 22, 1733. Test’ Paul Palmer, John Pratt. No. 128. Wm Jones, of Perg, Planter—for £140 pd by Elizabeth Phelps, of Mass Bay, in Boston, “widow of Jonathan Phelps Dec’d, of place afore’” Confirm to her 100a, part of a tract, on No Hast Side of the River, & down the River to Wm Lawrence, “Saving a Reserve as by Deed to Richard Cheas- ton.” Aug 8, 1733. Test’ Zach’ry Nixon, John Moor, Nathan Newby. anki as ee = — 106 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 129. John Willoby, of No Car, for £75 pd by Tully Williams, “do Con- firm” unto said Williams 147a, a pattent to said Willoby Nov 27, 1727. Seal April 12, 1734. Test’ Peleg Rogers, Job Rogers. No. 130. Richard Sanderson, & Tully Williams, of Perq, for £30 pd by James Gibson, of same, sold 50a on So Wt Side of Little River, called “Graces point.” April 15, 1734/3. Test’ R. Cheaston, Joshua White. No. 131. April 15, 1734. John Wimberly, & Elizabeth his wife of Pera, to Nicholas Stallings of Afore’ (with Consent of John Powell of same)— for a “Val’ Con” assigns 125a on So Wt Side of the head of Perq River, now in occupation of Thomas Rountree, to River Swamp, or Pocoson. Test’ Benj Perry, Simon Stallion (Stallings). No. 132. John Ward Jun’r, & Mary his wife, of Perq, Planter—for £19 pd by Jesse Newby, of afore’ Wheelwright; assigns 30a adj lands of Robert Willson, & said Jesse, on Perq River. April —, 1734. Test’ Mac Scearbrough, Paul Palmer. No. 133. John Bartlet, Sen’r, of Perg, “for 13 Barrels of Pork, & a half Barrel of Hoggs fatt” pd by Jacob Mullen, of same, Planter—sold 150a on head of Deep Creek, “Pattented by Richard Rooks, & became due to his son Thomas, & of him purchased by John Parish, of whom I purchased said land.” July 23,1733. Test’ John Parish, Charles Denman. No. 134. Julianna Lakers, of Perq, for “love I bear my Friends Macrora Scarbrough & Anna his wife, (my Gr-Dau of afore’) Have Given part of tract whereon I now dwell, bounded by “Barn Bridge Swamp,” the path to Indian Creek, & Logghousé Land, at the head of Perishaws Creek, a pattent to me April 10, 1704.” Seal July 20, 1731. Test’ Zachariah Nixon, Thomas Weeks, Zachariah Elton. No. 135. Grant, unto Thomas Wyatt, 286a at Yawpim. Seal of the Colony April 5, 1720. Charles Eden Esq Gov, & Com’d in Chief: Wm Reed, Richard Sanderson, Thos. Pollock, John Hecklefield, J. Lovick Sec’y. ‘No. 136. Thomas Wyatt, for £150 pd by Macrora Scarbrough, Gent— assigned within Pattent, “except part Given by old James Long, Father to Thomas Long, unto Andrew Wolard.” Jan 29, 1729/30. Test’ Thomas Long, Madgness Plowman. No. 137. Thomas Godfrey, of Perg, Planter—for £50 pd by Wm Turner, of Pasquotank, Planter—sold 60a on So West Side of Little River. Ellinor Godfrey “Doth give all her Right of Dowry.” Aug 5, 1732. Test’ Thomas Weeks, John Parish, William Godfrey. No. 138. William Stevenson, of Perq, yeoman—for £100 pd by John Will- cocks, of afore’ sold 50a at the “So Et Corner of land formerly belonging to George Durant, Dec’d, on the No Side of Albemarle Sound.” Mar 20, 1732/3. Test’ John Stevenson, Jeremiah Willcox, Ter Sweeney. No. 139. Abraham Warren, “Personally came before me, and hath taken Corporal Oath that he never knew any thing of Mr. Thomas Norcoms killing, or Stealing, a Ram of Capt John Pettiver, nor any thing of any bodys Else.” Sept 16, 1734. “Before me Mac Scarbrough, J. P.” No. 140. Feb 24, 1733/4. Received of James Smith, “full Satisfaction Con- serning A Bond I have of his,” Ack’ a title to land of Jos Burkets, “whereon I now live.” Jos Oates. Test’ Mac Scarborough. No. 141. Richard Whedbee, of Pera, for 30 Barrels of Pork, pd by Samuel Parsons of same, assigns 153a on No east Side of Perq River, adj said Parson, RECORDS OF DEEDS 107 & James Anderson. “Pattented by me Oct 19, 1716, & Divided between said Parson, & Abraham Mullen by a line of marked trees.” Oct 19, 1734. Test’ Abraham Moulin, Charles Denman. No. 142. Richard Whedbee, of Perq, for 30 Barrels of Pork, pd by Abraham Moulin, (Modlin) of said Precinct, 153a on No east Side of Perq River, Called “Beaver Cove,” adj land “he now lives on. a pattent to me Oct 19, 1716.” Seal Oct 19, 1734. Test’ Charles Denman, Samuel Parsons. No. 148. Peter Albertson, of Perq, for £40 pd by Martin Parsons, of afore’ sold 200a on a small Branch, “out of the Side of the Ponds, belonging to Voses Creek,” adj Wm Lacys, & Francis , along Toms line, to Francis Newby, & John Flowers line. Jan 20, 1734. Test’ Richd Cheaston, Ralph Fletcher. No. 144. Grant, unto John Norcomb, of our said Co, 200a at Yawpim River, surveyed for Robert Inkerson, & by him assigned to said John Norcomb. Seal of the Colony Nov 23, 1723. Wm Reed, President of the Councell; & Com’d in Chief of our said province. Councillors; Richard Sanderson, T. Pollock, C. Gale, J. Lovick Sec. No. 145. John Norcome, for £100 pd by Joseph Oates, assigns “Right to land in the within Pattent.” Jan 12, 1724. Test’ Abraham Warren. No. 146, Joseph Oates, for £100 pd by Nathaniel Caruthers, assigns right of said land. April 15, 1734. Test’ Tully Williams, John Moore. No. 147. Joseph Oates, of Perq, Cordwiner, for £100 pd by Nathaniel Cur- ruthers, of same, sold Plan’ on Yawpim River, “whereon I lived,” 200a. April 15, 1734. Test’ Tully Williams, John Moor. No. 148. “I Mary Caly do give to my son Nicholas Caly, 1 Iron pot holding 5 gallons.” June 18, 1734. Test’ John Stone, Roger Kenyon. No. 149. Joseph Glisson, of Perg, Cordwiner—for £40 pd by Joseph, & Robert Riddick of N. C. sold 269a on North Side of Perq River, adj Wm Kitchen, James Field, & Timothy Clear. July 11, 1734. Test’ William Rountree, Elias Stallings. No. 150. James Stallings, of Perg, for £30 pd by Francis Rountree, of Nansemond Co in Vir’, sold 100a, “Pattented by Joseph Jessop,” & sold by him to John Sampson, & by him to Wm Moore Sen’r; on Newbegun Creek, adj John White, Thomas Jessop, & Wm Rountree. Oct 21, 1734. Test’ Thos Rountree, Benj Perry. No. 151. Wm Moore, of Perg, Planter—for £80 pd by Wm Sanders, of afore’ Planter—assigned 80a on “No Hast Side of Ballahack Swamp,” bought of James Sitterson, part of tract taken up by said Moore, adj Samuel Phelps, & Wm Moore. Ack July 15, 1734. Test’ Paul Palmer, Jos Jordan, Zach Chancey. No. 152. “my Father Thomas Flowers, of Perq (son & heir of John), for £200 pd to Pepa! before his Decease in land,” now assigns unto Elixander Steward precinct, Hatter—tract of land on East Side of Perq River, adj John eh ised Sen’r, “Gave by Will to Elizabeth Flowers Dau of said John” Dec’d. a. June 8, 1734. Test’ Joshua Moore, Josiah Bundy. Sa 153. Francis James, & Sarah his wife, of Pera, for £20 pd by James eld, above said—sold 400a “near the head of Perq River, on South side of same, adj Thomas Rountree, part of a Pattent unto Thomas Winslow,” half of same made over unto Sarah Roberson, now wif : " e of Francis 20, 1734. Test’ Thomas Rountree, Francis Rountree. Fomnees: Gen Oa area. 108 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 154. Wm Bundy, of Perg, Merc’t for £30 pd by Henry Raper of same, Planter—assigns 50a on S. W. Side of Little River, “whereon said Wm Bundy now lives,” along his line to Joseph Robinson, part of a Pattent May 16, 1702. Seal Mar 4, 1733. Test’ Thomas Weeks, David Huffton. No. 155. Joshua Moore, of Perq, for £100 pd by John Wilson, of afore’ sold 100a on No Hast Side of the River, adj Joseph Jéssop, up “Camp Branch” to Wm Moore’s old line. Sept 18, 1734. Test’ Zachariah Nixon Jun, Samuel Chandler, Francis Toms. No. 156. Oct 19, 1734. John Simson of Pera, & Elizabeth his wife. for £25 pd by John Harris, sold 150a on “No East Side of the main Road, that leads from Cypress Swamp to Skinners Bridge,” adj Wm Townsend, along line of Zach’y Chancey, to Jon’a. Phelps, & along his line to Robt. Moore, which land “Descended to said John Simpson by Marriage, his wife being Dau of Wm Steward.” Test’ Thos Rountree, Francis James. No. 157. James Morgan, of Perg, for £120 pd by Samuel Moore of same, sold 50a at the mouth of “Reedy Branch,” on Wm Morgans line, adj Moses Elliott, to line of Thomas Jessop, “along the old path called Stephen Gibbens.” Jan 20, 1734/5. No. 158. Thomas Montigue, of Perg, “out of love I bear my friend Joseph Winslow,” of the above-said, Planter—Have given 100a surveyed by Michall Morfohey (Murphey), on So West Side of Little River. Oct 1, 1734. Test’ Jacob Docton, Moses Davis. No. 159. Paul Palmer, & Joshua Palmer, of Perq, for “love we do bear toward our Children, Our son Samuel Palmer, our Dau Martham Palmer.” To Samuel lands on Castletons Creek, reserving the maner Plan’ to ourselves our natual lives. Land bought of Richard Leary to our Dau Martham Palmer, on No East Side of Indian Creek, called “Mill Swamp.” If both die without issue, to Descend to Anna Scarbrough.” July 13, 1734. Test’ T. Callaway, Sam’l Gregory, Joseph Steward. No. 160. Eliz’th Phelps, of Perq, Widow—for “aff’ I do bear my Dau Morning Phelps, do give 80 odd a bought of Wm Jones last year,” between land I now live on & Ralph Fletcher, if my Intended Husband Zachariah Nixon Jun’r, shall see meet to live there during his Natual life, he shall by no means be molested, but if he see not meet to live thereon, this Deed of Gift to take place.” July 9,1734. Test’ Chas Denman, Joshua Moore. No. 161. Terence Maccardel, of Pasquotank, Taylor—‘am firmly bound” unto Thomas Godfrey of same, Planter—for £100 July 14, 1732. Whereas; said Maccardel did purchase 50a of land from said Godfrey, Nov 20, 1731, & Ack’ the same before Hon’ble John Palin Esq, Chief Justice of province, “now said Maccardel do Disannul & make Void said Deed, his Right to said 50a. Reg Feb 5, 1734/35. Test’ Thos Weeks, Wm Turner. No. 162. John Parish, of Perg, in “Con’ of Paternal aff’ I bear my Dau Anne Barclift Have given one Negro Wench, called Kate, & One Negro Child, called Phillis, one Negro Child called Hagar, one Negro Child, called Nanny with all said Kates increase,” & one Negro Wench, called Old Sue.” Mar 18, 1734. Test’ Thos Weeks, John Parish. No. 163. James Smith, of Pera, for £10 pd by Thomas Blitchenden, Planter— “in Merchantable Barrel Pork, assigns 50a at the head of “Spellmans Creek,” bought of Henry Norman Aug 5, 1732. Seal July 21, 1735. Test’ Mac Scar- brough, Charles Denman, Geo Sharrow. RECORDS OF DEEDS 109 No. 164. John Parish Sen’r, of Pera, “in Con’ of Paternal aff’ I bear my son John do give, one Negro called Robin, one Negro called Bess, one Negro boy called Robin, one Negro Child called Priscilla, & one Negro child called Quomine.” Mar 18, 1734. Test’ Thos Weeks, John Barclift. No. 165. Francis Newby, for £150 pd by Josiah Gilbert, of Perq, sold 125a on So Wt Side of Perq River, called “Benj Gidings Old Field” adj Abraham Sanders, & Isaac Wilson, “now in possession of John Pettiver.” Dec 6, 1736. Test’ Thomas Gilbert, Wm Townsend. No. 166. John Hawkins, of Perq, for £105 pd by John Anderson, of afore’ sold 150a on No East Side of Perq River, “which fell to said Hawkins from his Father John Hawkins.” Jan 17, 1736/7. Test’ Arthur Albertson, Joseph Perisho, Chas Denman. No. 167. We Mary, & Josiah Gilbert, of Perq, Planters—for £150 pd by Joseph Barrow, Planter—assigns plan’ (240) on No Side of Albemarle Sound, by the side of Perq River, adj Spellman’s line, on So Wt side of River, Jan Court, 1736. Test’ John Millard, Thomas Callaway, Zachariah Chancey. No. 168. John Pettiver, of Perg, Planter—sold to Zachariah Chancey, of same, Planter—4 Negroes, named Tom, Buck, Princess, & “a girl now at Hannah Phelpses,” for “Love Respect, & good Will I owe & received.” April 19, 1732. Test’ Wm Moore, John Powell. Mac Scarbrough Reg. No. 169. His Excell’y, Gabriel Johnson, Esq Gov, & Comd’ in Chief: to James Craven, Do hereby appoint you Publick Reg, of the Precinct of Perqui- mans, “to Reg all Deeds, & other Conveyances, for land in said Precinct.” Seal of Colony Mar 29, 1735. No. 170. Jonathan Sherwood, in Perq, Planter—in “Con’ of a parcel of land in the fork of Cypress Creek Swamp, on Southwest side of Perq River, adj Samuel Phelps, up each side of Ballahack Swamp, to Wm Moore’s 63a which I sold to Wm Moore.” April 22, 1735. Test’ Joshua Elliott, John Townsend, Samuel Newby. No. 171. Wm Moore, in Perg, Planter—in “Con’ of a parcell of land of Jonathan Sherwoods, in Ballehak, Ack’ all my Right” to 370a in fork of Cypress Swamp, adj Joseph Newby, & Nathan Newby. April 22, 1735. Test’ Joshua Elliott, John Townsan, Samuel Newby. James Craven Clk, & Reg. No. 172. Thomas Jones, & Sarah his wife, for £100 pd by Thomas White, of same, sold 265a on Northwest Side of the River, & west side of “Brambly Branch,” which divides tract from Joseph Jessop, adj land lately John Brasiers, “same willed to us by Wm Carman, & his gr-Dau Ann Boice, & passed by Epohroditus Boice, & Ann his wife, to said White.” April 15, 1732. A patent from Lords Pro’ to Timothy Clear, Oct 1, 1712, & was by said Clear assigned to Joseph Jessop. April 21, 1735. Test’ Zach Elton, Christo Jefferys. No. 173. Joseph Jessop, of Perq, for ‘10 Barrels of Tarr, pd by James Smith, Brickmaker—of afore’ Conveyed 100a, adj land now in possession of said Smith, to a Branch called Sweet Creek part of a Patent to Wm Carman Jan 19, 1715/16, & by him conveyed to Joseph Jessop.” April 20, 1735. Test’ Zach- ariah Elton, Christo’r Jeffry. No. 174. James Boswell, of Perg, Planter—for £15 pd by Charles Overman, of Afore’ Planter—‘in Merchantable pork,’ sold 50a on Southwest of Little River, part of tract given by Thomas Boswell to his son James. April 4, 1735. Test’ John Overman, Thomas Overman, Joseph Robinson. 110 - HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 175. Robert Hosea Sen’r, of Perg, Cordwinder—in ‘Con’ of Aff’ I do bear to my son Robert Hosea Jun’r, do give 130a on Deep Creek,” part of tract bought of Mr Thomas Commander, binding on Mr. Albert Albertsons land. April 21,1735. Test’ Wm Heritage, Charles Denman. No. 176. Anthony Hatch, & Elizabeth Dickson, “was Joined together in Holy Estate of Matrimony, on the 12 day of June, by Joseph Sutton, one of his Majesties Justices of the Peace—1735.” Test’ James Craven Reg. No. 177. Inventory, of William Barclift, Jun’r Dec’d, June 5, 1734. Negroes 5, six pewter plates, 1 pewter dish, 1 Doz pewter spoons, &c. Appraised by John Arnell, Thomas Holloway, John Barclift. April 15 1735. “This day came Sarah Barclift before me & proved above account.” Simon Bryan. He had in Specie £272 s18 p11. In Bills £1091 s12. No. 178. Martin Parsons of Pera, for £25 pd by Roger Keny, of afore’ sold 200a on a small Branch “out of the South Side of Ponds of Voses Creek, nigh Francis Toms line,” to Francis Newby, & John Flowers line. A Patent to Peter Albertson. July 21, 1735. Test’ R. Chestin, Jos Oates. No. 179. Thomas White, of Perg, for £21815 pd by Wm White, of afore’ sold 165a, on No east Side of the River, & No West Side of “Brambley Branch.” to line of Joseph Jessop, “lately in possession of John Brasiers, to me Indented by a Deed from Ephroditus Boyce, & Ann his wife, Oct 15, 1722,” & a deed from Thomas Jones & Sarah his wife, Ack April 21, 1735. Seal, July 21, 1735. Test’ Arthur Croxton, J. Jessop. No. 180. June 18, 1735. “I do here assign my whole right of within Deed” to Edward Turner. Test’ Sam’l Swann, Albert Albertson. John Hufton. No. 181. Robert Boyce, of Perg, Planter—for £45 pd by James Morgan, of afore’ sold 140a, on No east Side of the River, “part of a Patent to Wm Moore Sen’r, June 8, 1725, & sold by him to James Morgan Sen, Oct 9, 1727. An Est of Inheritance.” July 1, 1735. Test’ Wm Bogue, R. Cheston. No.182. Foster Toms, of Pera, for 40 Barrels of pork, pd by Joseph Perishoe, of afore’ Sold 250a, on No east Side of Perq River, adj “Beaver Cove Swamp,” part of a larger “Survey to my Gr-father Francis Toms Esq,” by a pattent grt by John Archdel (Archdale) Esq, Gov, & Com’ in Chief, of No Car, “with advice of Lords Pro’ at six pence per hundred quit Rents, Dated Feb 25, 1695.” Seal June 25, 1735. Test’ Richd Cheaston, Ralph Fletcher. No. 183. James Morgan, of Perq, for £50 pd by John Henbe Jun, of afore’ Conveyed 50a at the head of “Dirty Branch” to James Morgans line, along his line to Isaac Elliott, & Thomas Jessop lines. Oct 20, 1735. Test’ Zach Nixon, Jun, J. Jessop. No. 184. John Godfrey, of Deep Creek Perq Pre’ct, for £120, & “300 Ibs of Pork pd by Thomas Godfrey, my Brother,” sold 125a (one half of land) a Patent to my Father William Godfrey, Jan 1, 1694, & “assigned by my Brother Wm Godfrey to me, & My Brother Thomas, on Deep Creek,” adj John Barclift. Nov 1, 1732. Test’ Jer Symonds, Wm Bracke. No. 185. James Morgan Jun, of Perq, for £25 pd by Mary Newby, widow of Nathan Dec’d, of afore’ Sold 90a part of tract “at the main Road, of the path formerly Called Stephen Gibsons” along Wm Morgans line, to Francis Toms. Jan 19, 1735/6. Test’ R. Cheaston, R. Fletcher. No. 186. Peter Albertson, of Perq, Planter—for £45 pd by John Morgan Jun, of afore’ sold 40a on No east Side of Vosses Creek Swamp, adj said Morgan. Jan 19, 1735/6. Test?’ Wm Ambler, James Morgan Jun. RECORDS OF DEEDS 111 No. 187. Thomas Blichenden, of Perg, for £200 pd by Edward Rice of afore’ sold 200a on South west Side of Perq River, at the mouth of “Reedy Branch,” along Pocoson to Gum Swamp, & Perq River, “Pattented by Samuel Bond Dec’d, & lapsed to Henry Gray, & by said Gray sold to John Hurdle, & by said Hurdle to me.” Jan 19,1735. Test’ Jos Jessop, John Powell, James Dickey. No. 188. Wm Sanders, of Per, for £80 pd by John Townsend, Assigns “Right to the within Deed.” Jan 19,1735. Test’ Paul Palmer, Wm Townsend, Moses Elliott. No. 189. Zebulon Clayton, of Perg, Esq, for £30 pd by James Gibson, of same, Planter—sold “Right to 50a mentioned in Deed.” Jan. 19, 1735. Test’ Samiel Dowding, James Craven. No. 190. Jan 15, 1735. Martin Aspell (Asbell), & Richard Felton, for £10 pd by said Felton, “doth acquit, & sell Plan’ with all appurtenances Be- longing,” 200a Plan’ called “Sandy Ridge,” adj Thomas Lilly, & Thomas Blitchenden, Timothy Taylor, & Wm Brinns. “Sarah Asbell wife of Martin her dower.” Test’ Charles Denman, Thos Hobbs. No. 191. Jan 19, 1735/6. Foster Toms, of Perq to Joseph Perishoe, of afore’ 250a on lower Side of Suttons Creek, “where said Toms now lives.” A Pattent to John Gosby, son of Hannah Gosby, for 300a “50a of which belongs to Francis Foster, & 8a to Joseph Sutton Esq,” dated Mar 1, 1693/4. “An Est of Inheritance.” Test’ R. Cheston, Ra. Fletcher. No. 192. Feb 26, 1735/6. Christopher Jackson, of Upper Parish of Nanse- mond Co, in Vir’ “Clerk of said Co’—to John Gourden (Gorden), of Pera, for £12 assigns 169a “part of a greater parcell taken up by Charles Drury in 1700,” adj Pattent Grt to William Jones, to John Powells Corner, & mouth of a Branch by line of Marmaduke Norfleet. Mary, wife of said Chris’r, her dower. Test’ Thomas Pugh, Wm Hughs, John Powell, Wm Taylor. No. 193. Mar 21, 1736. Thomas Speight Esq, of Perg, & Mary his wife, Sold to Lott Sterlings (Stallings) of afore’ for £30 235a, a plan’ called “Sandy Ridge” adj “middle Swamp” that issueth out of “Carerene” (Katherine), Creek Swamp, to a dividing line of Charles Wilks, & Robert Barnes, on line of Kitchen & Snooks. “A Survey made for Thomas Blitchenden, as by Pattent, to Robert Barnes, Jan 19, 1715 & sold by him to said Speight.” Test’ Elias Stallings, Lewis Skinner. No. 194. John Pratt Esq, for £100 pd by Jobe Pratt, of Perq, Wheelright— Sold 100a “part of tract which my Father Jeremiah, purchased of Joshua Long, on South west of the Mill pond.” April 16, 1736. Test’ James Egger- ton, Richard Skinner. No. 195. John Pratt, of Perq, Carpenter—for £100 pd by my Brother Jere- miah Pratt, Planter—of same, sold 120a “part of tract that my Father Jer. Pratt Purchased of Lemuel Taylor, (where John Banks now lives) on North side of Indian Creek, adj land where the Water Mill now Stands.” April 16, 1736. Test’ Richard Skinner, James Eggerton. No. 196. John Pratt, for £100 pd by my Brother, Joshua Pratt, sold 150a called “Hargans” Grt to my Father Jer. Pratt, Planter—Aug 10, 1720. Seal April 16, 1736. Test’ James Eggerton, Richard Skinner. No. 197. Mar 8, 1736. Robert Chappel, of Chowan, & Elizabeth his wife for £10 pd by Elias Stallings, of Perg, assigns 84a on Southwest Side, of the head of Perq River, “part of tract Grt to Thomas Rountree of Chowan (250a) 112 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Aug 10, 1720,” & by said Rountree given to Robert Chappel, & Elizabeth, wife of same. July 28,1720. Test’ Nicholas Stallings, Thomas Rountree. No. 198. Elisha Stevens, of Perq, Carpenter—for £80 pd by John Wiatt, of afore’ Cooper—sold 112a on Northeast Side of Yeopim River. Bought by said Stevens, of Abraham Warring. Jan 19, 1735/6. Test’ Joshua Long, Abra- ham Warrin, Sarah Warrin. No. 199. James Henby Sen’r, of Pera, for £23 pd by Edward Maudlin, of same, sold 150a part of land “whereon I now Dwell,” near the head of Vosses Creek, by the Side of “Goose Pond,” adj John Morgan Jun. Elizabeth Henby, her dower right. Jan 24, 1735. Test’ Thos Weeks, Anne Weeks. No. 200. Wm Elliott, of Perq, for £80 pd by Francis Newby, of same, sold 220a at the “Chinquapin Orchard Branch along land where said Newby Dwells, adj land that Benj Sanders Dwells upon,” April 17, 1736. Test’ Jesse Newby, Joseph Newby, Sam’l Newby. No. 201. John Parish Sen, for £23 pd by Wm Arnold, of Perq, sold land on Southwest side of Little River, on line of John Perishoe. Feb 28, 1735. Test’ James Gibson, James Foster. No. 202. John Parish Sen, of Perq, Plan’r—for £1 pd by Edward Dowdy, Plan’r—of afore’ sold 500a, adj Esau Albertson. June 6, 1735. Test’ Tho Weeks, Sam’l Bundy. No. 203. Tully Williams, of Perg, Gent—for 50 Barrels of Pork, & 4 Barrels of Hoggs lard, pd by Thomas Norcomb, of same, Gent—Sold Plan’ on Sound Side, & on lower side of Bentleys Creek, called “Gore land” 200a being Plan’ I bought of “my Father-in-law Col Richard Sanderson,” Aug 25, 1733. Seal June 2, 1736. Test’ Sam’] Swann, Mathew Divit. No. 204. April 5, 1726. John Parish, of Perg, sold to Thomas Weeks of same, “Plan’ on Little River,” 599a by Patent April 1, 1723. Test’ John Parish, Elinor Godfrey. «No. 205. Nov 13, 1736. Michael Lawrence, of Upper Parish of Nansemond Co Vir, & Susannah his wife, to Thomas Wiggins of Perq, for £25 “doth assign part of tract granted unto Henry Plumpton April 16, 1683, & by said Henry sold to Michael Lawrence, by a Deed of Gift (in Perq Pre’ct) on the east Side of “Orepeak Swamp,” adj John Lear, & John Powell. Test’ John Powell, John Norfleet. No. 206. Truman Moore, of Perg, Plan’r for a ‘Val’ Con’ received” of John Wilson, sold 100a on South West by Perq River, adj Joseph Jessop, to “Camp Branch,” & Wm Moores old line. July 19, 1736. Test’ Timothy Winslow, Francis James. No. 207. Jesse Newby, of Perq, for £50 pd by Francis Newby, of afore’ Conveyed 40a on a Branch Called “Ralph Bosmans Cow Branch,” up said Branch to Francis Newbys line, & down the Branch on So Wt Side of “Scotts old field” & the “Mill Pond.” May 19, 1736. Test’ Joseph Wilson, Wm Newby. No. 208. Nov 10, 1735. Michael Lawrence, of Nansemond Co in Vir, to John Powell, of Pera, for £50 “Doth assign land granted by Pattent unto Henry Plumpton April 16, 1680, & by said Plumpton Conveyed unto Said Lawrence by Deed of Gift, at a place called Ore-Peak on Eastern side of said Swamp, to John Leahs Pattent.” Test’ Thomas Wiggins, John Norfleet. No. 209. Henry Norman, of Tyrrel Pre’ct, assigns “right of this Pattent,” unto Richd Wallis. Sept 4, 1736. Test’ Joseph Spruill, Samuel Bounds. pela in Car. Sealed, & Delivered (the parchment being first dul nN presence of us: Archibald Wynne, Thos Wensley.” Perq Aug 20, 1737. James Craven P. Reg’r, RECORDS OF DEEDS 113 No. 210. July 18, 1737. James Stallings, assigns “within Deed” Rountree, for £8 paid. Test’ Lemuel Riddick, Thomas White. No. 211. Joseph Oates, of Perq, Planter—for £190 pd by Richard Skinner Sener, of afore’ Planter—sold 450a called “Mr Lacorses” (Lakers) Creek,” a grant to John Spelman, April 20, 1694, & by Mary Spelman Dau of oath John, sold to John Pettiver, Mar 20, 1720, & Ack by said Pettiver “for the use of John Burket before Frederick Jones Chief Justice, Mar 30, 1720,” & sold by said Burket to me. May 21, 1737. Test’ Richa Cheaston pies Skinner. No. 212. Wm Moore of Perg, to James Thomas, late of afore’ 50a on So west Side of Balahack Swamp, on line of John Townsend, through a Branch called “Deep Branch” a Pattent to Wm Moore. Mar 14,1737. Test’ Zachariah Chancey, Zachariah Allson, John Townson. No. 213. Wm Turner, of Pasquotank, Planter—For 9 Barrels of Pork pd by Joshua Barclift of Pera, sold 60a on Southwest Side of Little RN. April C. 1737. Test’ James Gibson, John Barclift, Noah Bishop. No. 214. Wm Mann of Perg, Planter—for £5 pd by Elizabeth Knoles Pesan: 25a on South west Side of Little River, “unto William Kusice, on of said Elizabeth, & his assign “34 i . Woon, ee guns forever.” April 16, 1737. Test’ Thos No. 215. Lott Stallings, of Perq, Planter—for £10 22 Barrels of Tarr, pd the 25 Dec next, by Richard Harrel of afore’ Planter—sold 170a, adj Shen Harrel. “Now in possession of said Richard,” formerly Wm Kitchens, as by Deed July 15, 1719, sold by Robert Barnes to Lewis Skinner, & by rhe to Lott Stallings. July 9, 1737. Test’ Gilbert Scot, James Scot. No. 216. Patience Creasey, widow of Perg, for £40 pd by Macrora Scar- brough, of afore’ assigned Right of Plan’ “given unto me by my Father Wm Stewart in hig will,” 230a on west Side of Lakers Creek, “where John Simson now lives asa tenant.” Dec 24,1735. Test’ Paul Palmer, Samuel Palmer No. 217. John Pettiver, late of London, now in N. Q. “Heir-at-law of John Pettiver of Perq Co Dec’d” for £50 pd by Mackrora Scarbrough, sold 310a on Perq River, adj Thomas Garret, John Gooding, & Joseph pee . Part of 610a a Pattent to my uncle John Pettiver Dec 20, 1720,” out of which he sold 200a to Thomas Garrat, & 100a to John Gooding, “an Est in fee Simpple.” Nov 17, 1735. Test’ Paul Palmer, Patience Creasey. Pl: 218. Feb 20, 1733. Elizabeth Chandler, of the parish of St George, oomsberry, in Co of Middlesex, Widow—“only surviving Dau of Edward Catchmaid Dec’d, who was the Eldest son, of Thomas Catchmaid Dec’d who was the Brother, & Devisee in the will of Geo Catchmaid of Naniciman nt in Carolina Dec’d,” one pt, & John Humpage, of Gravesend, Co Kent, arriner—& Ann Hinds, of the parish of Great St Hellens, London, Widow— of the other pt, for 5 Shillings pd to said Elizabeth, sold Seat of land called “Birkswear” in Car, to said J j ohn & Ann. Craven, P, R. oh: 2 tial ens 219. Feb 20, 1733. Elizabeth Chandler (to same parties), for £10 oth Release (in their actual possession) all her Seat of land Called “Birks- to Francis James y Stampt) Reg in Office of 8 114 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 220. John Humpage, & Ann Hinds, for £10 s10 “Rec'd by us.” Elizabeth Chandler. Test’ Archibald Wynn, Thos Wensley. No. 221. “I Sir Edward Bellamy, Kut, Lord Mayor of London, Do hereby Certify that on the Date Hereof—appeared before me Archibald Wynne of the parish of St Hellens, London, Gent—being a person of good Credit, & by Oath did Solemnly Declare things in affidavit annexed.” I said Lord Mayor of London “Caused the Seal of Office of said City, to be affixed to Deed of Release.” London Mar 25, 17385. No. 222. Archibald Wynne, of St. Hellens, London Gent—‘did see Elizabeth Chandler duly Execute, Seal, & Deliver Deeds of Release.” Sworn Mar 25, 1735. Edward Bellamy Mayor. No. 223. Whereas; release bearing date Feb 20, 1733, & Release dated Feb 20, 1733 made between Elizabeth Chandler (and same parties) sold same land in Car. Feb 3, 1735. Test’ Archibald Wynne, Gamaliel Gardner. No. 224. “I Sir John Williams, Knight, Lord Mayor of London—Certifie that, on date affixed, appeared before me Archibald Wynne, Gent—é& by Solemn oath Depos’d to be true, things in affixed deed.” Feb 3, 1735. No. 225. Archibald Wynne, of London Gent—‘“maketh oath on Feb 3, that he did see John Humpage of London & Ann Hinds, widow—Execute, Seal & Deliver the letter of Att’ Hereunto annexed.” Witness to same in his own proper hand writing. No. 226. Wm Moore, of Pera, “for a Sum” pd by James Thomas, late of same, sold 50a on South west “Side of Balhacke Swamp,” on John Townsens line, to Deep Branch. Mar 14, 1737. Test’ Zach Chancey, Zach Elton, John Townsen. No. 227. John Morris, of Pasquotank, Planter—for £110 pd by Thomas Lands, of same, Planter—sold 200a on North east Side of Perq River, on line of David Smith. Oct 17, 1787. Test’ Joseph Oates, Francis Harris. "No. 228. Joseph Steward, for £20 pd by Macrora Scarbrough, Gent—Sold right of plan’ whereof “my Father was in his life time Seized, & at his Death gave to his Daus, Patience & Elizabeth, & now doth Descend unto me as heir-at-law, to said Patience, & Elizabeth.” Oct 16,1737. Test’ Nicholas Rawlins, Sarah Toxcety. No. 229. Richard Walless, of Pera, Cupper—for 32 Barrels of Pork pd by John Wiatt, of afore’ Planter—assigned 150a on north Side of Albemarle Sound, by the Head of “Spellmans Creek Swamp,” to Roger Snells corner, adj John Bentley, & Mrs Laker. May 10, 1737. Test’ Thomas Pierce, Joshua Long, Abraham Warring. No. 230. James Eggerton do give la unto John Pratt. Oct 17, 1737. Test’ Joseph Oates, Richard Skinner. No. 231. Jesse Newby, of Albemarle, for £81 pd by Francis Newby, of same, sold 50a “on South Side of the Mill Pond,” to said Francis line. Oct 15, 1737. Test’ Samuel Newby, Wm. Townsen, Joseph Wilson. No. 232. John Robenson of Pera, Farmer—for £35 pd by Jeremiah Hen- drick, of Pasa, Assigned 150a on S. W. Side of Little River, adj Solomon Hendricks, & “Heirs of Wm Jackson Jun.” Jan 16, 1737. Test’ Thos Weeks, Joseph Robinson. No. 233. John Robinson, of Perq, for £35 pd by Solomon Hendrick, of same, f. Sea Ene star egrmag i a0 GE Re, said Macrora Se arbrough of Perquimans,” pt scaprlc Sept 30, 1737, “Macr by law appointed.” Jonah, 20 lbs Pew called Judah, with incre: . ase, Girl shall return to me.” apg Newby. April C. 1739. of Pasq for £100 sold 5 armer—sold 105a on South west Side of Little River, at the lower 0a on Robert W RECORDS OF DEEDS end eg vg of “Doctors Branch along said side to River Pocoson Test’ Thomas Weeks, Joseph Robinson. pital teat oi No. 234. Edward Dowdy, of Perq his Majesty at Michalmas past, ton, bi cig Hall,” of afore’ Planter—assigned 100a,” ormerly belonging to John Parish Sen’r on line of Esau Albertson (now John & John P. erishoe. Jan 13, 1737. Test’ John Huffton, Comfort Dowdy No. 235. Robert H osea, of Perg, Planter—& i Spal ‘ ¥ Sarah his wif ... eta Pierce, of same, Sold 50a, adj Abraham Mullen fore sap a pe ~— Mullens. April 17, 1738. Test’? Wm Wood, Wm Tow. ere ea ps ah Py of Bartee (Bertie) Gent—for £90 pd ey ge I b , » SO a “at the Head of i : ie of Perq River, ad a Pegg hs ay for Thos Blitchenden, & by him assigned . te Soa, m5 i 1738. Test’ Isaac Speight, Gilbert Scott in eee oO. ; “"Pest’ Joseph Morris, Gideon Bundy. No. 113. Samuel Snoden, of Pera, farmer—for £125 pd by Joshua Barclift, of afore’ farmer—sold 65a, on Lillies Creek, “part of George Snodens patent.” July 18, 1748. Test’ James Gibson, Sarah Barclift. No. 114. July 15, 1748. Andrew Woodley, of Pera, to William Hunter, of Chowan, for £30 sold 131a, on “north side of horse pool swamp.” Test’ James Sumner, John Wilcock. No. 115. June 1, 1743. Henry Wensley, Att’ for Elizabeth Chandler, widow—to Jeremiah Pratt, of Pera, Planter—for £50 sold 150a on North East side of Cypress Swamp, adj lands of “the late Thomas Harvey,” Thomas Norcom, William Barrow, & John Williams. “Whereas; Joshua Long of Perq died possessed of 140a, (15000a, belonging to said Blizabeth) & devised the same to his son Thomas Long Junior, “under care & tuition of said Jeremiah, who intermarried with Elizabeth widow of said Joshua, & mother of said minor,” & said Jeremiah “hath agreed to purchase all the Estate of the heirs of George Catchmayd.” June 1, 1743. Test’ Joseph Anderson, Richard Mc Clure. No. 116. Andrew Woodley, & Ann his wife, afore’, for £20 assigned 185a on North side of Joseph Reading, John Gordan, & John Harrison. Wilcock, John Wilcock. No. 117. John Brinkley of Chowan, planter—for £200 pd by Zachariah Nixon, of afore’ sold 100a on South West side of Pera River, adj Robert Moore, Jonathan Phelps, Zach Chancey, & Wm Townsend, called “Frog Hall.” Mar 11, 1741. Test’ James Morgan, Thomas Carte, Zach Elton. No. 118. William Foxworth of Pera, planter—for £35 pd by Michael Brinkley of Bertie Co, planter—assigned 50a of land in Pera. Jan 6, 1742. Test’ Mac Scarbrough, Elizabeth Scarbrough. No. 119. James Henby of Pera, planter—for £200 pd by Zachariah Nixon, of afore sold 132a on North East side of “Voices Creek” (Vosses). Oct ats 1743. Test’ William Ambler, Joshua Davis. No. 120. Elizabeth Simson of Pera, for £104 pd by Zach Chancey, of afore’ sold 100a on South West side of Pera River, adj Robert Moore, Jonathan Phelps, & sd Chancey, to line of William Townsend, called “Frog Hall.” Test’? James Morgan, Thomas Carte, Zach Elton. Mar 11, 1741. No. 121. Zachariah Chancey, for £15 Aug 3, 1748. Test’ Thomas Lilly, William Moore. Brasier, (Relict of John) of Pera, n con’ of £45 pd by John Griffin, old, with consent of River, part of 90a 130 Lilly, of same, sold 100a, of Perg. to Alex Ross, of ° “Basses Creek Swamp,” adj July .16, 1748. Test’ Jos “within contents.” No. 122. Elizabeth (Relict of James) i myself satisfied, & s North East side of Pera & assigned by him to Richard Gray, who made a deed of gift of sd land to George Simmons, pd by Daniel Rogerson, assigned & Susannah Smith, of afore’ doth ack’ my mother sd Susannah, 40a on patented by William Moore first, & sold by sd Gray to William Carman, “who bequeathed RECORDS OF DEEDS 131 same to his dau Elizabeth Brazi azier, whereo: _ irs Truman Moore, Josiah Bogue, Luke ata ee ee o. 123. John Pratt of Per k q, Millwright conve Grist Mill, with utensils belonging.” Oct 4 ore arenes coe Pees ccc x 3. Test’ Robert Beasley No. 124. Christopher Sutton of Perq, f: es as q, farmer—for £240 Liarngllag ca ge i at the head of “Rattle Snake ee te o George Sutton Nov 1 hl: gaa . ov 11, 1719, & 36a "s. ay to me. Test’ Thomas Weeks, Anne pap ‘ ye re ag Bretee e Sr. of Perg, planter—for love I ae my ft _ x ap adie 0a whereon I now dwell, adj Thomas Pierce dec’d ~ vere ae Bri Bien erq River, “which land came to me by the will of Ri in Se, oe i & became due to him out of a patent of 300a, by T es pi . by him conveyed.” July 18, 1743 i yg cae Mile m - Test’ Thomas Pierce No. 126. Oct 11 : a , 1742. Timothy Lil Pea y Lilly of Perg, for £7 s 10 pd ag, ye a et 125a on west side of the County xi kahit tthe, ee coh & his brother William Lilly, a grant to pth pe pe othy, 500a Oct 9, 1712/13, & came b i igs peag Rountree Sr, James Scott. Kena Sree 0. 127. Thomas Jesso p Jr, of Perg, f cae a, for s 10 pd by Joh i oe re aoa west side of Perq River, adj William ig = coer Pa case acyht hear Mar 9, 1717/18, & willed to Ralph oo gine hs Iph Bufkin, Mar 1, 1726. Seal Oct 20 A pie Benj Perry, William Price Ene a o. 128. Aug 15, 1743. § : “ amuel Gregor PVigatag gory, of Edenton, In j pindpen gees planter—for £100 sold 107a, on north side ” pret * — Be i 5a, by a patent. Mar 25, 17438, Test’ sii Dea Ay maha , st’ John Wobatten, Richard No: 129, Z iah ' Soho cep oa Chancey, gent—to Truman Moore, for £100 sold i perp Hee pics ps line, thence to Creek Neck, called “B sea gay ve Pe tes nid William Moore, John Chancey, Joshua Prag meant Raise ’ ard. See ae ps Mullen, of Perq, planter—for ete coe I BPR siete on: ve given 105a, on north east side of Perg nis me nt (A ve oh Marl swamp,” part of land taken up by Nath Ag See Wikeoda ahah rea pat om 20, 1703, for 421a, being the stp >a dalled “baat ullen Sen now dwells,” also an 5% : m , other t He” a aia fh cota part of place “Richard Whidbee pals Aas ag peers tnhypon. to me, Oct 19, 1734. Seal Sept 30 ‘ a ae om, ; WAN Weed, Atdaukal' uses D , 1743. Test’? John . ames P; ; crc shatee a digg of Perq, planter—for £10 pd by Henry Lamb su: Sashes *tithadans ported South Side of Cypress Creek, part of 400a caaits dec: thc Sou eee » 1743. Test’ James Sumner, Thomas Wi iy afore’, sold 100a, on “ ow, of Per, for £100 pd by Robert Bo ate dimond ee North west side of Vasses Creek,” se ma ee a pgs Test’ Henry Phelps, Nathan Salonen Prprie ‘ : ancey, of Perg, f : : Pes hee a, for £50 pd by Ja in Balahak, adj Turner, John Goodwin i. oie el ae , son, to the “oS 132 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY line of Sherwood. Oct 8, 1743. Test’ William Cullin, William Moore, Francis Jones, John Chancey. No. 134. Josiah Bogue, of Perg, planter—for a “parcel of land made over to me by Moses Wood of afore planter—do sell 50a on ye North east side of ye River, & on South side of Cypress Swamp, up beaver dam, & down Swamp to a dividing line between my brother Wm Bogue, & me.” . June 17, 17438. Test’ Thomas Hollowell, Joseph Winslow, Joseph Mayo. No. 135. Thomas Jessop Sen, of Pera, for £100 pd by John Lacey, of afore’ sold 100a, adj Joseph Newby, John Henby, & “his son Thomas Jessop.” Jan 16, 1743/4. Test’ Thomas Jessop Jun, Mary Jessop. No. 136. Thomas Norfleet, of Perg, for £10 pd by Samuel Powell, of afore’ sold 200a, on North East side, near the head, of Perq River, part of a grant of Luke Hollowell, Aug 4, 1720, for 400a, said 200a, now in possession of Thomas Rountree, “to be divided by Joint consent of ye said Samuel,” as per deed Jan 9, 1727. Seal Oct 28, 1743. Test’ James Sumner, Luke Sumner. No. 187. Joseph Newby, Millright—of Pera, for “a piece of land to me sold py John Morgan Jun” of same—sold part of tract on North west side of Vosses Creek swamp, “being the upper part,” next to Ezekiel Modlings. 70a. 16d 4mo 1743/4. Test’ Henry Phelps, Nathan Pearson. No. 138. Isaac Wilson, of Perqg, planter—for a plan’, & “Water Mill, to me made over in Open Court, by my Father Robert Wilson,” have conveyed 590a on North East by Perq River, adj Josiah Gilbert, & by a Creek up to the bridge, to John Wilcocks, land. Jan 16, 1743/4. Test’ Samuel Newby, William White. No. 139. Robert Wilson, of Perg, planter—in Exchange of a plan’ from Isaac Wilson of afore’ planter—‘do convey two parcels of land,” a survey called “Aarons Old field” 195a on Gum branch, adj Thomas Newby, & 130a on the head of above, adj William Elliott, & John Pearson. 16d 1imo 1743/4. No. 140. Thomas Jessop, of Cartrite Co (Cartaret) planter—for £40 pd by William White, of Perq, planter—sold 200a, on South west side of Perq River, adj said White, & John Wilson. Jan 16, 1748/4. Test’ Zachariah Nixon, Thomas Newby, Josiah Bogue. *No. 141. Jan 14, 1743. John Norfleet, of Chowan, to John Powel, of Pera, for £10 assigned 636a “at a place called Corepeak.” Test’ Lemuel Powell, Dinah Simson. No. 142. Moses Wood, of Pera, planter—for an “exchange of land” by Josiah Bogue, sold land running along said Josiahs line, 200a next to Thomas Hollowell. June 17, 1743. Test’ Thomas Hollowell, Joseph Winslow, Joseph Mayo. No. 148. Abraham Saunders, Zachariah Nixon, of Pera, planters—& John Wilcocks, of same, Millright—to Richard Skinner, of said Co, planter—for £75 assigned “our right in a plan” on Southeast side of Castletons Creek, which we bought of Thomas, & Elizabeth Haughton, adj Peter Jones Jun, & *Corepeak now in Gates Co., N. C. Perquimons line until 1779 ran to, or very near the Va. line. RECORDS OF DEEDS 133 John Williams dec, 150a part of a tract “formerly Jonathan Evans.” Jan 17 1743. Test’ Nathan Pearson, Malichi Salter Jun, John Pierce. ; No. 144. April 14, 1744. Zachariah Chancey, of Perq, for £30 pd by John Goodwin, of Chowan, sold 150a on North west side of Perq River, commonly called “Balla-Hack,” near land in the tenure of Jonathan Siecle & Benj Wilson, to line of Richard Goodwin. Test’ Richard Goodwin pve Wilson, William Moore. No. 145. April 14, 1744. Thomas Winslow, of Perg, for £25 pd by Robert Chappel, of afore’ sold 100a, on North West side of Perq River, at the mouth of “Reedy branch” a grant to Francis Toms late of said Co, and by him con- veyed unto said Winslow. July 20, 1726. Test’ William White, Simon Stallings. No. 146. Thomas Blitchenden, of Perq, planter—for “love I bear my son John,” Planter—have given 60a bought of John Pettiver, April 10, 1722 & 122a bought of John Norcomb, & Samuel Taylor Jan 18, 1712/13, (on the Sound) adj Thomas Norcomb Sen, called “Gore Land.” April 16, 1744. Test’ Nath’l Courthers, Zachariah Chancey. *No. 147. Thomas Overman, “for the love I have for ye Truth pro- fessed by the people called Quakers, do give a parcel of land around the Meeting house on ye head of Little River, on lower side of River pocoson” to Phinehas Nixon, Thomas Nicholson, & Joseph Robinson, “for the pro- motion of Truth, & ye Religious worship of God do give above land to peacefully hold, & enjoy, & do warrant & secure same granted premises.” 15d 2mo 1744. Test’ Francis Mace, Josiah Bundy, Michael Murphrey. No. 148. Josiah Bogue, & Deborah, his wife, of Perq, for £30 pd by Wil- liam Haskit, of afore’ sold 50a, which “Christopher Nicholson purchased, of Zach Nixon, & gave to his dau Deborah, wife of said Josiah, on North side of land where Phinehas Nixon now dwells.” Feb 22, 1743/4. Test’ Thomas Hollowell, Joseph Munden, Samuel Bagley. No. 149. Christopher Sutton, of Perq, for £20 pd by Samuel Barclift, of afore’ assigned 100a, on North East side of Perq River, part of tract nk veyed for George Sutton Sen, Nov 15, 1722, called “Rattle Snake Ridge.” Dec 5, 1743. Test’ Abraham Rigs, Joseph Perisho. : No. 150. Feb 16, 1743. Joseph Creecy, of Chowan Co, cordwinder—to . William Standing, of Perg, planter—for £200 assigned “parcel of land” that i a9 pean 5 en purchased of John Pratt, on North side of Yeopim River eorge Mathews, & said Creecy purchased of said : : son Standing, Levi Creecy. ba alc igor as No. 151. William Moore, of Pera, for £16 s17 p6 pd by Joseph Reddick, of ae sold plan’ on “ye South west side of Ballahack Swamp, granted unto Zachariah Chancey Mar 6, 1740,” on a branch called “great branch” adj William Townsend. April 16, 1744. Test’ John Morgan, Joseph Wilson. No. 152. David Huffton, of Perq, planter—for “six barrels of Pork, & 65 bushels of Indian cores to me,” by Thomas Hosea of same, bricklayer—sold 75a, on South west side of Little River, at the mouth of a branch, issuing out of Deep Creek Swamp, part of a patent Aug 6, 1719 to Esau Albertson * This land was about where the village of Woodville is now situ: the Meeting house “Little River.” é nba ene * SpE eeETES = rrr 134 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY & by him sold to John Huffton Jan 17, 1722/3, “plan’ whereon I now live.” Jan 4, 1743/4. No. 153. Thomas Blitchenden, of Pera, “in con’ that it is every ones duty to Worship his Great Creator, ye maker of Heaven, & Earth, for conveniency thereof must have a place to meet in: I have given 1a of land on ye South west side of Perq River, near a mile from the bridge, on ye North side of the road, close in ye fork of Gum Swamp, to their use, & benefit, unto Thomas Winslow, John Hudson, Thomas White, Ephrim Blanchard, & Benjamin Wilson.” (Trustees) April 18, 1743. Test’ Abraham Blitchenden, William Blitchenden, Pritlow Elliott. (Piney Woods Meeting). No. 154. William Bundy, of Pera, farmer—for £20 pd by Thomas Nichol- son, of Pasa, farmer—sold a parcel of land in Perg, “near Little River bridge,” between Wm Bundy & Thomas Overman, “on the main road, above the Meeting house,” at the head of a branch, by said Bundy, to River pocoson. Feb 24, 1743/4. Test’ Phinehas Nixon, Josiah Bogue, Josiah Bundy. No. 155. Samuel Gregory, of Chowan, “Ordanary keeper” for £600 pd by Joseph Creecy, of afore’ cordwinder—sold 325a on North side of Yopim Swamp, in Perq Co, adj James Eggerton, & up Swamp to Joseph Mings line. May 2, 1744. Test’ James Egerton, Caleb Caloway. No. 156. Francis Newby, of Pera, farmer—for an “exchange of land with Thomas Montague, on ye S. W. side of Little River,” have sold 100a, adj Thomas Overmans land, on head of said Montagues line, adj Josiah Bogue, Christ. Nicholson; said land purchased of Zachariah Nixon. 22d 8mo 1743. Test’ Joseph Ratliff, Aaron Hill, Thomas Nicholson. No. 157. William Bundy, & Mary his wife, of Pera, for “30 lbs of pork,” pd by Thomas Overman, of afore’ planter—sold 50a, & half where said “Overman now dwells,” & 25a out of tract I now dwell on, “according to Christopher Nicholson ye first patentee,” (Oct 1716) 134a on S. W. side of Little River, adj Rapers line, near said Bundys line, & the line of Joseph Robinson. April 14, 1744. Test’ Jeremiah Symons, Joseph Robinson. No. 158. John Henby, of Pera, planter—for £30 pd by Francis Newby, of same—sold 100a, on line of Joseph Ratliff, and sd Francis Newby. Nov 8, 1742. Test’ Zach Nixon, Joseph Ratlif. No. 159. Thomas Monticue, of Pera, for £100 pd by Francis Newby, of | afore’ sold 100a, on S. W. side of Little River, adj Thomas Overman, John Henby, & Thomas Hollowells lines. 20d 8mo 1743. Test’ Zach Nixon, Joseph Ratlif. No. 160. Thomas Blitchenden, of Pera, planter—for £15 pd by Evan Jones, of same—sold 100a on Southwest side of Perq River, to the mouth of Gum Branch, adj Thomas Leane. (Lane probably.) June 5, 1744. Test’ Jacob Perry, William Blitchenden. No. 161. Zachariah Chancey, of Perg, planter—sold unto John, & Joseph Winslow, of same—100a in Ballahack, adj place called “the Island” Sept 5, 1748. Test’ Evan Jones, William White. No, 162. Aug 1, 1744. Thomas Weeks Gent, of Pera, & Anne his wife, to Joseph Roberison of same, farmer—for £5 pd by said Joseph, sold 546a on S. W. side of Little River, called “Pine Glade” adj Thomas Robinson, & RECORDS OF DEEDS 135 Robert Cox. “Part of a grant to William i i said Weeks.” Test’ Thomas Stafford, epee ithe egg No. 163. Sept 21, 1744. James Wanrite, of “Cour” (Core) Sound, to Samuel Moore, of Perq, for £90, pd by said Moore, assigned 70a, in wees Co on Westermost side of Suttons Creek, adj Nathan Nichols, ieauediahe call d pare oe Ricamge corner” to a beech, on Albert Albertsons line, ana nee altuna - survey on River. Test’ William Symons, William No. 164. John Morgan Jun, & James Henby, of Pera, Cooper—for an “ex- change, delivered by Joseph Newby of same, Mill wright’”—do convey 70a on North East side of Vosses Creek, called “bepon fork.” 15d 10mo 17438 Test’ Zach Nixon, Elizabeth Hudson. No. 165. William Elliott, of Perq, for £400 pd by John Pearson, & Pritlow Elliott, of afore’ sold 200a, on Cypress Swamp, on North west side, adj Nathan Newby. 16d 5mo 1744. No. 166. George Durant, of Perq, planter—& Christian Reed, of afore’ Planter—for £200 pd by said Reed, sold 300a, on Albemarle Sound, adj Thomas Norcom, by John Harveys line, (formerly belonging to Mr Nicholas Crisp) Mr Swann, & the Westermost corner, commonly called “Petefers,” & by said Crisp, left to said Durant. The Eastermost part called “Findals” was sold to George Durant by Samuel Swann. Oct 10, 1744 Test’ John Stephenson, Sam Hatch. No. 167. George Durant, of Perq Gent—for £11 s2 p5 pd by John Bareclift Jun’ of afore’ sold 187a on west side of Little River, adj William Godfre Oct 15, 1744. Test’ James Gibson, Samuel Barclift, Christopher Sutton. - DEED BOOK E No. 1. We Zachariah Chancey, & William Townsend, of Perg, for £125 pd by William Wingett, of same—sold 100a, on North East side of ‘Ballahack Swamp, adj Goodwins line, over swamp to line of Zach Chanceys new pattent down middle of swamp to William Moores line. April 28, 1744 an Richard Gooding, Zach Chancey. ee Peta of apa Sort of Currituck, planter—for £70 pd by Abraham one th planter—“doth assign unto said Riggs 50a adj William Wood, Pasa Bhat = Isaac Mullen, & Abraham Riggs, part bought of Robert, & ik Gian Slot Joseph Sutton left by will to his two daus Sarah Hosea, Mitard™ a de e of Isaac Mullen, to be equally divided between the two pera ‘aie neces by them to Posefull Pierce. Oct 15, 1744. Test’ son, John Parish. No. 3. William Townsen, & Zachariah Chancey, of bide icine Wilson, of afore’ sold 100a, in Biilsa hadi Ga ret tase ee branch” adj William Moores line, to Chanceys back line on Me Mei Swamp, & Wingetts line. Jan 25, 174 fi : , 4/5. Test’ iahart Hire / est’ Moses Elliott, John Stone, No. 4. John Maudlin, & Abraham Elliott, “ A , “came before me, & on Oath that Hannah Charles Jun, ye 15 day of Nov last dec’d rear departure, in her right & Proper Senses, gave all her worldly goods . oe! ee 136 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY chattels, to her mother Hannah Charles, except one year Old hiefer, to John Maudlens dau Mary.” Perq Nov 14, 1744. Reg May 8, 1745. Before John Whidbee. No. 5. (Marriage contract) Thomas Winslow, & Leah Smith Widow) both of Perg, doth agree that said Leah “shall reserve to her own proper use at all times, goods, & Chattels, and do hereby bind myself, in the sum of 1000 to be paid Sept 9, 1734. Test’ Zach’h Chancey, Hannah Sitterson. No. 6. Leah Winslow of Pera, “by virtue of within agreement, unto me by my husband Thomas Winslow, before our marriage, do assign unto my son John Smith 100a of land. To Samuel Smith (son) a negro boy named Job, 6 cows, & calves, 3 pewter dishes, & plates, 1 feather bed, & furniture, 1 Iron pot, 1 young mare. To dau Huldah Smith, 5 cows & calves, 1 feather bed, & furniture, 1 young mare, 3 pewter dishes, & plates, 1 Iron pot, for love I bear my children.” Feb 20, 1742/3. Test’ Mc Scarbrough, Zach. Chancey. No. 7. Thomas Nicholson of Pasa, farmer—for 42 pd by Phillip Perry of Pera, sol 174a “upon the head of Little River, called Sandy Hook, on the upper side of gum Swamp, where ye sd Swamp makes out of the River” adj sd Nicholson. Test’ Aaron Hill, Barnabe Nixon, Samuel Scott. 27, 9mo 1744. No. 8. Thomas Pierce of Chowan, for “love I bear my Nephew Thomas Pierce of Perq have given 133a, bought of Grace Fryley, on North east side of Perq River, adj Thomas, Jessop, & Joseph Ratlif. Aug 15, 1744. Test’ Phineas Nixon, John Pierce, Robert Davis. No. 9. Ezekiel Maudlin, & Mary his wife of Perg, for 100 pd by Joseph Arnold, sold “part of land that Daniel Hall formerly lived on, 100a called carpenters old field,” adj John Hoskins, Oct 16, 1744. Test’ Zach Nixon, Joshua Jones. No. 10. Zachariah Chancey, & William Phelps of Pera, for 45 pd by Richard Gooding of afore’ sold 55a “at the mouth of a branch over Ballahack Swamp, below where William Moore now dwells” down the Swamp to Phillips line. Dec 11, 1744. Test’ James Sitterson, William Wingate, William Moore. No. 11. (Will of Timothy Clear) “Sick & weak of body, but of sound mind, & memory do make this my last will, in manner as follows: To wife Hannah, what was hers before I married her, one negro man named Sibbe, household goods, & furniture. To dau Mary Mayo 200a, whereon I now live, the upper part thereof, where J. Perry lives, and 200a next to John Winslow.* To John Winslow plan’ whereon his father & mothr now live, after their decease. To son-in-law Thomas Winslow, 154a in long Branch. To his two sons: Timothy, & Jesse, part of tract, adj their father. To Elizabeth Winslow, land back of John Winslow. To dau Jane Jessop, & husband Thomas, plan’ in old neck, bought of my bro-in-law William Bundy (brother *John Winslow here mentioned, m Esther (Hester) Snelling (d of Israel, & Hannah nee Larence) who m 2d Timothy Clare, by whom she had one dau Hannah, named in his will above. (See Hannah Clares Will, (Grimes) p 1726.) John Winslow was probably brother of Thomas, who m Elizabeth Clare, but no actual proof can be found. They were certainly contemporaries. RECORDS OF DEEDS 137 of his first wife Mary Bundy.) To dau Sarah White, plan’ whereon she now lives, on ye creek, and a tract on the River called “Passing Hall” To dau Hepzibah Perry, (thought to be step-dau,) land formerly Simpsons, 200a whereon she now lives. To dau Hannah (by 3d wife) plan’ on Vedi Creek, on lower side of same, 200a bought of Thomas Harvey, and 130a at “Snodens dock.” To dau Jane, & son-in-law Thomas Jessop, 100a adj Stephen Gibson. To gr-son John Robinson, land given him by his father Joseph Robinson, 200a on Mill Creek. To each dau a negro, “ye Meeting to value same out of remaining Estate.” My five children: Mary, Elizabeth, Jane Sarah, & Hannah. Gr-son & gr-dau John, & Sarah Robinson £20. To ‘b-cii Thomas Winslow, my beaver hat. “Exrs: Son-in-laws Thomas Winslow, & Thos, Jessop. Probated Nov 10, 1724, before E, Moseley. Test’ Thos. Bagley, Smith Cale. No. 12. Timothy Clear. late of this province dec’d, hath appointed Thomas Jessop, & Thomas Winslow Exrs of his will. Nov 17, 1724. George Burington. No. 13. Wm Bogue of Perq, for £110 pd by Zach Chancey, of afsd—sold 443a, “ye whole pattent of sd Bogue, in Ballahack” Jan 10, 1744/5. Test’ Joshua Hobart, Thomas Bagley, William Moore. No. 14. William Hosea, of Pergq, for “8 barrels of pork,” pd by my brother Abraham Hosea, of afsd—sold 20a on Deep Creek, “below horse bridge” part of a tract formerly Mr Thomas Commanders. April 10, 1745. Test’ Joseph Hosea, Jeremiah Hendricks. No. 15. Abraham Mullen, of Perg, for ‘Paternal love I bear my son Abraham, of afsd—do give one negro man named Samson, & goods, & chattels.” Mar 17, 1744/5. Test’ Abraham Hosea, Joseph Sutton. No. 16. Thomas Norcom, of Perg, for “love I have for my mother, Susannah Norcom, Widow of same, do “give six negroes, which fell to me by the will of my father” & goods, & chattels. April 15, 1745. Test’ James Caruthers, Henry Hall, David Hufton. No. 17. July 10, 1745. John Reddick, of Perq, & Margaret my wife, to Elickander Machlenden, for £14, sold 50a on North west side of Perq River, at the mouth of a branch called, Deep branch, adj Solomon Wyatt, Jacob Perry, & Thomas Lilly. Part of a survey for Daniel Snook, “& by his will descended to Margaret Lilly, now Reddick,’ June 1, 1712. Test’ Thomas Lilly, Daniel Rogerson. No. 18. John Jordan Jr, of Chowan, planter—for £15 pd by James Pagett, of Perg, planter—sold 250a adj John Burkett, & Francis Toms. May 25, 1729 Test’ John Burket, Samuel Bond. ; bari ie James Pagett, Cooper—for £65 pad by Thom’s Lamb, of Pergq, gned 250a in Chowan Co, bought of John Jordan Jr. Feb 9, 1744. Test’ Mc Scarbrough, Eliza Scarbrough. No. 20. Thomas Jessop, of Perg, for £40 pd by Joseph Winslow, of afsd— sold 640a on North East side of Perq River, adj William Moore Sr. Mar 5 1744/5. Test’ Zach Nixon, Henry Phelps. : No. 21. Nathaniel Caruthers, of Perq, Blacksmith, for “Natual love I bear my son John, have given, part of land I now live on,” 60a, adj William Wyatt & John Stepney. May —, 1745. . Test’? James Caruthers, Jacob parece No. 22. Foster Toms, of Perg, planter, & Martha his wif ‘ : ? e, for £300 pd Joseph Sutton, of afsd—sold 37a on East side of Suttons Creek, ati qd 138 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY grt unto Hannah Gosby, 500a, for her son, & dau John, & Sarah Gosby) adj sd Sutton. Granted Mar 1, 16934. Seal April 25, 1745. Test’ Isaac Roberts, Jno. Clayton. No. 23. April 26, 1745. Foster Toms, of Perg, for £100 pd by Joseph Perishoe, of afsd—sold 250a, on East side of Suttons Creek, (granted to John Gosby Mar 1, 1693/4) between Joseph Sutton, & sd Toms, “near Nags head Chapple.” Test’ James Henby, Joseph Anderson. No. 24. John Blitchenden, of Perg, planter—for £70 pd by William Blitch- enden, sold 60a, “at ye Sound side, which was conveyed by my Father Thomas Blitchenden, to Christian Reed,” called “Gore land.” July 15, 1745. Test’ R. Wilson, Evan Jones. No. 25. Sarah Ashley, Widow, of Pera, in Con’ of “Love I bear my two sons, John, & Joseph, have given, a plan’ on east side of Yoppim Creek, which was given me by my brother John Barrow dec’d,” adj David Saint. If my two sons die without issue, to my sons, Amarius, & William, or Aaron. May 18, 1745. Test’ Daniel Saint, Jacob, Wyatt. No. 26. Abraham Saunders, Sr, & Abraham Saunders Jr, of Pera, for £10 pd by Wm Townsen, of afsd—sold 10a adj sd Townsen, & Phelps, part of a tract I had of my “father-in-law John Pritlow” of same. Jan 25, 1744/5. Test’ William Phelps, Samuel Sitterson, James Sitterson. No. 27. April 25, 1745. Joseph Perishoe, of Perg, Sadler—for £5 pd by Joseph Sutton Esq, assigned 37a, on East side of Suttons Creek, part of 300a conveyed by Foster Toms to sd Sutton, a grt unto Hannah Gosby Mar 1, 1693. Jan 19, 1745/6. Test’ Foster Toms, John Clayton. No. 28. Zach Chancey, of Pera, for £100 pd by John Wilson, of afsd—sold 900a in Ballahack, which was grt me July 27, 1743. Mar 18, 1744/5. Test’ Jesse Newby, Samuel Newby, William Moore. No. 29, Edward Rice, of Pera, for £12 pd by John Davis, of afsd—sold 75a on South west side of Perq River, “at ye mouth of Ready branch” which was grt to Samuel Bond dec’d, & sold by him to Henry Grace, & by sd Grace, to John Hudler (Hurdle), & by sd Hudler to Thomas Blitchenden, & from sd Thomas to me. Test’ Nicholas Stallings, Zach Chancey, Evan Jones. July 11, 1745. No. 30. William Blitchenden, of Pera, for 60a of land “down the Sound side” do ack’ my self pd, by John Blitchenden, of same—sold 70a on South west side of Perq River, “on ye edge of Mulberry Swamp” adj William Phelps, which was grt unto Samuel Bond, & sold by him to Henry Grace, & by sd Grace to “my Father, Thomas Blitchenden, & by him bequeathed to me in his will.’ July 15, 1745. Test’ Richard Skinner, Evan Jones. No. 31. John Smith, & Rachel his wife, of Perq, for £35 pd by David Red- dick, of afsd—sold 150a on Newbegun Creek, adj John White, along “great branch” to patent of Joseph Jessop, 190a, Feb 14, 1713/14. 80a of which John White dec’d, purchased of William Moore, & gave to his dau Rachel, now Rachel Smith.” Test’ Robert Reddick, Hlias Stallings, Henry Griffin. (No date) No. 32. Samuel Wyatt, planter—of Perg, for “love I bear my son Jacob, of same—have given 250a on the Southermost part of my plan’ near my house. Test’ Elizabeth Wyatt, Daniel Saint. Sept 2, 1745. No. 33. Joseph Winslow, of Perq, planter—for “ye half charges of taking up, & surveying 200a, to me pd by Timothy Winslow (his brother), of afsd— RECORDS OF DEEDS 139 sold 100a part of sd tract, adj Jacob Overman. Patented July 17, 1743. Seal July 15, 1745. No. 34. William Wyatt, of Perg, planter—for £30 pd by Jeremiah Pratt, of afsd—planter—sold 75a, known by the name of “Felts” on the side of Pratts Mill Swamp known by name of “Dead Mans Swamp.” Sept 14, 1745. Test’ Joshua Worley, Daniel Saint, John Stepney. No. 35. William Hosea, of Perg, for £20 s10 pd by my brother Abraham, of afsd sold 110a on Deep Creek, adj Albert Albertson, “at the mouth of a Creek.” Test’ Joseph Hosea, William Davis. Oct 20, 1745. No. 36. Oct 21, 1745. Abraham Blitchenden, planter, & Samuel Standing, of Perq for “12 barrels of pork,” pd by Christian Reed, sold 50a, commonly called “ye folly land,’ lately surveyed by Richard McClure, Dept Suveyor. Test’ John Harvey, Joshua Skinner. No. 37. Oct 21, 1745. William Davis Sr, (heir of William Davis, of Pasq Co, dec) Carpenter—‘“for one negro boy, & two barrels of Pork,’ pd by Thomas Winslow Sr, of Perq Co, sold 238a, on South west side of Little River, adj Thomas Weeks, Mary Hendricks, & John Robinson, part of a patent to William Tomblin July 23, 1694, “on ye upper side of the River, at a place called, ye pine glade” which was sold by sd Tomblin to Dennis Collings. Test’ Samuel Newby, Joseph Ratcliff. No. 38. Arnold White of Perg, for £100 pd by Thomas Elliott Sr, of afsd— sold 87a on South West side of Little River, adj William Boswell, & Radcliff.” at ye head of Long branch.” ‘Test’ Isaac Wilson, Edward Maudlin. 1745. No. 39. Oct 8, 1745. Lemuel Powell of Perq, for £3 pd by George Eason, of afsd—sold 25a “part of an Elapsed patent to Luke Hollowell dec’d, which became Elapsed by Joseph Jessop, dec’d, for want to seating,” by sd Hollowell sold to sd Jessop, & by sd Jessop, to John Alston, & by him to Thomas Norfleet, who sold sd land to me. Test’ John Powel, Jesse Eason. No. 40. Thomas Price of Nansemond Co Vir’ planter—for £5 pd by Robert Reddick, of Perq, sold 75a, adj John White, Joseph Glisson, & sd Reddick, a patent to sd Powel 1729. Seal Oct 16, 1745. Test’ Nicholas Stallings, Elias Stallings, William Hollowell. No. 41. Christian Reed of Chowan Co, for £800 pd by Richard Skinner, of Perq, sold 300a, on Albemarle Sound, adj Thomas Norcomb, John Harvey, & John Blitchenden, formerly belonging to Mr. Nicholas Crisp, & Mr. Swann, called “Pettifers” which 200a was left by Nicholas Crisp to George Durant, & the other part called “Findals” (Fendalls) was sold to sd Durant by sd Swann, & later descended to George Durant, son of afsd George, & was by him sold to sd Reed. Test’ Edmund Hatch, John Harvey. Oct 25, 1745. No. 42. Christian Reed, & Mary his wife, of Chowan—for £1000, pd by Hliz’a Caldom of Perq, sold unto Miles Harvey (a minor) 200a, on Albemarle Sound, “East by ye great Swamp, between lands of Thomas Harvey, & Thomas Norcom” part of a pat’ to John Williams Nov 11, 1719, 340a which sd Williams sold to Nicholas Crisp, & was given by sd Crisp in his will, to his Gr-dau Mary Durant now wife of sd Reed. Test’ Richard Skinner, John Harvey. Oct 20, 1745. No. 48. Sept 21, 1745. Moses Jackson, of Pera, planter—for £170 pd by John Robinson, of same—sold 200a on ye South West side of Little River, “where sd Jackson dwells,” adj Joseph Winslow, part of 400a granted to 140 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Richard Nowell, & descended to sd Jackson, “by virtue of my Gr-father William Jacksons will.” Test’ Henry Reynolds, Moses Barber, Joseph Robinson. No. 44. Sept 21, 1745. Received this day £170. Moses Jackson. Test’ Joseph Robinson, Henry Reynolds. No. 45. John Moore of Perq, planter—for £16 pd by Thomas Winslow Jr, planter—of afsd, sold “ye half tract, known by name of Persimmon tree land” adj Joshua Boswell, & Thomas Hollowell, sd Hollowells land being the “other moiety,” of 183a. Nov 15, 1745. Test’ Samuel Moore, Francis Newby, Joseph Ratliff. , No. 46. Mary Hawkins of Perg, for “love I bear my dau Mary, now an infant, for £5 pd by her, do confirm unto her, 1 feather bed, & furniture, 6 pewter dishes, & 6 plates, 2 pots, 2 basons. 1 young cow, & calf, 1 ewe, & lamb, 1 sow, & pigs when she is of age, or marries.” Oct 26, 1745. Test’ Foster Toms, Martha Toms, Robert Hedges. No. 47. Isaac Wilson, of Perg, planter—for £25 pd by Jacob Perry, of same—sold 100a on Hast side of Cypress run, to mouth of Mill Swamp, & gum branch. Test’ William Roberts, Israel Perry. Jan 20, 1745/6. No. 48. William Wyatt of Perg, yeoman, for £27 s10 pd by Edward Maudlin, weaver; of same—sold 150a, “part of tract I now live on,” adj John Stepney, & Banks. Which was ert to sd Wyatt April 15,1745. Seal Dec 16,1745. Test’ John Stepney, John Carruthers. No. 49. Joseph Perishoe of Pera, farmer—for £9 s16 pd by John Barclift Jr, of afore, farmer—sold 78%a “on ye North side of ye main Road” adj Albert Albertson & sd Barclift. Test’ Jno Clayton, Rebecca Clayton. Jan 20, 1745/6. No. 50. William Wyatt of Pera, for £205 pd by John Stepney of afsd—sold 156a on North East side of Indian Creek, “part of a grant to sd Wyatt 1745.” Test’ John Carruthers, Edward Maudlin. Oct 29, 1745. No. 51. Richard Harrell Sr, of Perg, planter—for £15 pd by James Scott, (his son-in-law) planter, of same—sold 210a, purchased by sd Harrell of Lott Stallings, sd land bought by sd Stallings of Lewis Skinner, who pur- chased sd land of Robert Barnes, & sd Barnes of Wm Kitchen July 19, 1719,” “toward ye dwelling house of sd Stallings, where sd Scott now Dwells.” Jan 13, 1745/6. Test’ Richard Felton, Gilbert Scott. No. 52. John Chesson of Terrell Co, planter—for £230 pd by Isachar Branch planter, of Perg, sold 184a which James Chesson purchased of Jothan Taler, on Indian Creek, “to ye mouth of Mattis Creek.” Dec 20, 1745. Test’ Isaac Davenport, Eliza Davenport, Thomas Ming. No. 53. April 8, 1746. John, & William Blitchenden, (brothers) for £240 pd by Luke Sumner, sold parcel of land known by name of “Gore land” 182a on the Sound, adj Richard Skinner, & Lemuel Standing, where “it Joins the land of Thomas Norcom dec’d” 122a thereof sold by Henry Warren, to James Ming 1705, & was by sd Ming (Minge) sold to Thomas Norcom, who sold sd land to Thomas Blitchenden, (father of sd John, & William) & 60a of same was granted to John Pettiver 1720, & sold to sd Thomas Blitch- enden 1722, which was bequeathed to his sd sons in his will, & sd 60a was sold by sd John Blitchenden to his brother Wm. Test’ George Eason, Joshua Skinner, Thomas Calloway. No. 54. Joseph Newby Sr, for £195 pd by Thomas Elliott Sr, conveyed 50a, on Voices (Vosses) Creek, “by the name of Broad Neck, upon a branch called . ote ot renee RECORDS OF DEEDS 141 bee branch” & up sd branch to line of John Lacy. April 16, 1746. Test’ Joseph Wilson, Joseph Newby Jr, James Elliott. No. 55. John Nixon of Pera, farmer—for £60 pd by Thomas Nicholson, farmer of afsd—sold 50a adj Wm Bundy, “& my own land.” 11-7mo 1745. Test’ Michael Murphy, Jesse Henly, Jemmima Pierce. No. 56, James Anderson of Craven Co N. C. planter, for £125 pd by Christopher Sutton of Perq, sold 62a on North East side of Perq River, & North West side of Suttons Creek, “formerly the property of my brother John Anderson dec’d late of Perq Co.” Mar 18, 1746. Test’ Henry Smith, Jemmima Smith, Josiah Hart. No. 57. James Morgan of Pera, Esq—for £20 pd by Ben’jn Elliott, of afsd— sold 50a called “Crain Ponds,” on ye South West Side of Perq River, adj the main Road, & Ralph Bufkin “now in possession of Caleb Elliott, betwixt Moses Elliott & James Morgan, at ye head of John Smiths line.” April 1, 1746. Test’ John Perry, James Parker. No. 58. Susanna Norcom of Pera, widow, for “love I bear my son Thomas, of same—have given 7 negroes, given me by my sd son April last past, I do hereby relinquish all claim to same.” Dec 19, 1745. Test’ Mac Scarbrough, Cornelius Leary Jr. No. 59. Robert Hosea of Pasq Co, farmer, “in Con’ of 30 Ibs in pork, at s45 per barrel,” pd by David Hufton of Pera, farmer—sold 75a on South Side of Little River, at the mouth of a branch, out of Deep Creek Swamp, part of a grt to Isaac Albertson, Aug 19, 1719, & sold by him to John Hufton, Jan 17, 1722/3. Test’ Elihu Albertson. Joseph Hosea. April 19, 1746. No. 60. David Hufton of Pera, for £50 pd by Elihu Albertson of afsd, farmer—sold 175a on South West side of Deep Creek, which land was sur- veyed for Robert Layton (Layden). Test’ James Gibson, Joseph Hosea. April 19, 1746. No. 61. Moses Rountree of Chowan, planter—for £5 pd by Simon Stallings of Perg, sold 232a which was grt unto Thomas Blitchenden, by two patents, on lines of Thomas Hobbs, James Fields, & Thomas Rountree, to River pocoson. Nov 30, 1745. Test’ Nicholas Stallings Jr, William Price Jr. No. 62. April 1, 1746. John Man of Pasq Co, for £85 pd by Thomas Weeks of Perq gent—sold 50a on South West side of Little River, part of a grt Jan 1, 1694, to William Man, gr-father of sd John, bounded with an Island, called “William Mans old plan’ adj John Hufton, to ye head of a branch, on ye side of which a house stands, within which Elizabeth Knols, widow dwells” & was assigned to Thomas Knols July 7, 1744, sd Weeks having purchased sd Knols title to sd land. Test’ Edmund Hatch, Abraham Hosea. No. 63. Foster Toms, planter—for £50 pd by Thomas Winslow, conveyed 95a on South West side of Suttons Creek, adj Andrew Woodley, & Arthur Albertson. Test’ Abraham Elliott, Joseph Ratliff. Feb 20, 1745. No. 64. April 21, 1746. John Perry of Pera, Sadler—for £120 pd by Peter Parker planter—sold 102a on Southwest side of Little River, near the head, on Gum Swamp, adj Thomas Boswell, “John Perry being the first patentee,” Mar 21, 1742/3. Test’ James Parker, James Morgan. No. 65. Zachariah Chancey of Perg, for £100 pd by Zachariah Elton of same—sold 200a on South west side of Perq River, “a patent to me July 27, 1743 adj Abraham Saunders, including an Island in ye Swamp” 100a part 142 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY of sd patent. Test’ William Townsen, Joseph Wilson, Isaac Wilson. July 16, 1746. No. 66. Zachariah Chancey, for £180 pd by Macrora Scarbrough of Pera, Gent—sold ‘‘one negro woman, named Joane, about 22 years of age, & a negro boy Seven years old named Pomp.” Test’ William Moore, Lemuel Hatch. Oct 22, 1740. No. 67. Zachariah Chancey, Gent—for £50 pd by Samuel Newby of Pera, husbandman—sold 250a in Balahack, adj Joseph Winslow, & Truman Moore, John & William Moore, & William Wilson, down to the Creek. Jan 3, 1745/6. Test’ Zachariah Elton, William Phelps, James Sitterson. No. 68. John Wilcocks of Perg, Millwright—for £29 s8 p6 pd by Andrew Woodley, of afsd, planter—sold “28 head of cattle, in Durants Neck, also 3 feather beds, & all other household goods.” Aug 8, 1745. Test’ Joseph Sutton Jr, Jno Clayton. No. 69. John Wilcocks, “am firmly bound unto Andrew Woodley, in ye sum of £58 s17, bounded to deliver unto sd Woodley, a likely negro of ye value of £29 s8 p6 before Nov 1, next, without further delay.” Aug 8, 1745. Test’ Joseph Sutton Jr, John Clayton. No. 70. March 29, 1746. “I Joseph Hosea have Rec’d of Robert Hosea, my full part of Thomas Hoseas Estate, both real, & personal.” Joseph Hosea. Test’ Joseph Robinson. Mar 29, 1746. ‘“Rec’d of Robert Hosea, Admix of Estate of Thomas Hosea, dec’d my own, & my sister Eliz’h Gimonesons full part, both Real, & personal. John Hosea. Test’ Joseph Robinson. Mar 29, 1746. ‘“Rec’d of Robert Hosea,» Admix of Est of Thomas Hosea dec’d, my full part, both Real, & personal.’””’ Thomas Meedes. July Court, 1746. Test’ Joseph Robinson. No. 71. James Caruthers of Chowan, for £150 pd by John Rousham of same, bricklayer—sold 156a on North side of Yeopim River, & the mouth of Mill Creek, down Deep branch to John Wyatts land, “88a of which was grt my father Nathaniel Caruthers, & by him assigned to me.” July 22, 1746. Test’ William Wyatt, Richard Skinner Jr. No. 72. Richard Banks of Perq, planter—for £30 pd by William Standing of afsd—planter, sold 40a on North side of Yeopim River. July 18, 1746. Test’ John Pierce, John Rowsham, John Cresey. No. 73. Zachariah Chancey, for £50 pd by William Moore, sold 100a adj William Phelps, part of a survey, 950a for sd Chancey. Mar 7, 1745/6. Test’ No. 74. Simon Perishoe of Perg, planter—for an “Exchange agreed upon by sd Simon & Joseph Perishoe of afsd, Sadler—sold 100a near “Naggs head Chappel” adj Thomas Stafford, Elihu Albertson, & William Tomblin, part of a Grt unto James Perishoe Dec’d, 50a in sd Co. April 21, 1746. Test’ Richard Wood, John Clayton. No. 75. Joseph Perishoe, Sadler—for an “Exchange with Simon Perishoe, do grant to sd Simon 50a “on ye South East side of a branch which parts this land, & land of Samuel Barclift, for a parcel of land I hold in Exchange, at ye head of Long Branch.” Test’ Richard Wood Jr, John Clayton. April 21, 1746, RECORDS OF DEEDS 143 No. 76. Simon Perishoe, for “Love I bear my brother James, have given 100a on ye North side of ye Road,” adj Thomas Stafford, & Samuel Barclift. April 21, 1746. Test’ Richard Wood, John Clayton. No. 77. James Chesson of Terrel Co, for £340 pd by Jeremiah Pratt of Pera, sold 260a on West side of Indian Creek, in Perq Co, adj Samuel, & Jonathan Taylor. Test’ D. Butler, Thomas Ming Jr. Sept 8, 1746. No. 78. Richard Chesson of Onslow Co, planter—for £10 pd by Thomas Hollowell of Perq, sold 50a adj Thomas, & Moses Wood, across “Racoon Ridge,” a patent to sd Chesson Feb 22, 1719. Test’ Thomas Nicholson, Phineas Nixon, Zach Nixon. 19-4mo 1746. No. 79. “We William Snoden, Samuel Snoden, & Solomon Snoden, of Pera, farmers’—for £17 pd by John Barclift Jr of afsd, farmer—sold 36%4a part of 73a patented Nov 2, 1723, on “ye west side of Little River’ adj sd Barclift. Jan 20, 1745/6. Test’ Edmund Hatch, Samuel Barclift Jr, William Trumbull. No. 80. Ralph Bosman of Perq, for “love I bear my Nephew Thomas Bullock of afsd do give 75a, part of a tract pat by sd Bosman in 1718, adj Isaac Wilson, to southermost fork of Robert Wilsons Creek, & down ye branch to Horse bridge” sd Creek being line between Isaac Wilson, & Samuel Phelps. Aug 8, 1746. Test’ Joshua Hubart, Samuel Sitterson, Joseph Wilson. No. 81. Arnold White of Perg, farmer—for £110 pd by John Wallis of Chowan, farmer—sold 87a “upon ye Swamp side, out of ye head of Little River, called Fork Swamp below ye plan’ of James Parker,” to Thomas Hol- lowells line, on Little Long branch. Test’ James Parker, Peter Parker. July 1, 1746. No. 82. John Lilly of Perg, planter—for £10 pd by Thomas Lilly of afsd— sold 50a “in ye mouth of a small branch, issuing out of River Pocoson, called Poplar Branch,” on line of Isaac Wilson, part of a grt unto William Kitchen, & Margaret Snuke in 1713, down sd branch to percoson. Oct 18, 1746. Test’ Nicholas Stallings, Elias Stallings. No. 83. Nov 25, 1746. Richard Brothers, & Mary his wife, “of ye upper parish of Nancenund in Vir” for £30 pd by James Sumner of Perq Co N. C. sold 343a in Perq known by the name of “Orapeak Marsh” sd land grt Richard Brothers, father of sd Richard, Oct 23, 1728, & given in his will to his son, party to these presents. Test’ Joseph Leadger, Abraham Brinkley, Luke Sumner. No. 84. Dec 12,1746. Samuel Gregory of Edenton, Chowan Co, Innholder— for £113 s10 pd by James Eggerton of Pera, sold 215a on North side of Yoppim River. Test’ Charles Dent Jr, Benj Simpson Jr. No. 85. Joseph Pritchard of Pera, for “brotherly love I have for my brother Mathew, have given 50a on ye South East side of Pera River” adj Robert Wilson, up County Road to Samuel Newbys new Road, “& down sd road to land Jesse Newby sold his brother Francis, called “Scotts old field,” at the head of Deep branch. Test’ Zach Nixon, Francis Toms, Joseph Wilson. 27-12mo 1745/6. No. 86. Zach Chancey of Perq, planter—for £300 pd by Macrora Scarbrough, sold one negro woman, named Joan, & also agrees to pay to sd Scarbrough, “ye just sum afsd, upon ye 25 Dec next, with interest.” Dec 26, 1746. Test’ Joseph Wilson, Pritlaw Elliott. LF LET ARERR. a I 144 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 87. Robert Wilson, & Joseph his son, of Perq—for £20 pd by Thomas Bullock, Sr of afsd—sold 30a, “part of a patent to Robert Wilson, gr-father of sd Robert, in 1684, on a branch called ye Pond branch, down ye run to horse bridge Creek.” Aug 18, 1746. Test’ Joshua Hobart, James Sitterson, Samuel Sitterson. No. 88. Richard Skinner of Pera, for £28 pd by Robert Reddick of afsd— sold 150a on South East side of ‘Castletons Creek, adj William Haughton, Peter Jones Jr, & orphans of John Williams. Jan 19, 1746. Test’ Joseph Reddick, William Standin, Joshua Deal. No. 89. Joseph Winslow of Pera, for £40 pd by John Griffin of afsd—sold 160a adj ————— Hudson, land bought by sd Winslow, of Thomas Jessop. Jan Court, 1746. Test’ Henry Phelps, Daniel Saint. No. 90. Aaron Wood of Pera, farmer—for £190 pd by Samuel Bagley of same, planter sold 100a, adj Thomas Hollowell, Peter Pearson, Gideon Bundy, Moses ‘Wood. Test’ Thomas Bagley, John Moore. Dec 1, 1746. No. 91. Aaron Wood, for £15 pd by Moses Wood, of Perg, planter—sold 10a on ye North East side of Perq River, & South side of Cypress Swamp, on line of Gideon Bundy, along Bogues line, to said Moses. Nov 6, 1746. Test’ John Moore, Samuel Bagley, Joseph Ratliff. No. 92. Mary Moore, formerly Mary Newby, widow of Nathan dec’d, by “ye advice of Samuel Moore my husband, in Con’ of love we do bear unto Francis, & Nathan Newby, sons of said Nathan, & Mary afore’, his then wife,” have given ye within mentioned land, to be equally divided between them. Jan 20, 1746. Test’ Daniel Grandin, Jno Stevenson. No. 93. Feb 5, 1746/7. Alexander Ross, of Pera, for £40 pd by George Eason, sold 185a “in ye mouth of Basses Swamp at ye Vineyard point” adj Land of John Harris, John Gordon, & Joseph Redding. A grant in Vir to John Harris, & John Larcum April 21, 1695, for 888a, & by said Harris, & Larcum sold to William Woodley, & was Ack’ in Nansemond Co by said Woodleys son Andrew, & sold by him to said Alex Ross, July 16, 1743. Test’ James Sumner, Luke Sumner, Seth Sumner. No. 94. Samuel Wyatt, of Pera, for “love I owe my son-in-law John Swain, & my dau Elizabeth Swain, have given 300a in Perg, on ye west side of Yoppim Creek,” adj my son Jacob Wyatt, up the Creek to Robert Harmons. Mar 2, 1747. Test’ Daniel Saint, Joseph Barrow, Sarah Barrow. No. 95. Jan 26, 1746. William Standin, of Perg, & Henderson Standin, of Chowan, for £40, pd by Samuel Standin, of Perq, sold 200a on East of land now in possession of Humphrey Griffin, on West side of Joseph Barrows land, & South of William Long. Part of 400a patented by Thomas Pierce, & by him sold to “Sarah Standin, now invested in us by deed.” Test’ Samuel Skinner, John Harvey Jun. No. 96. Abraham Elliott, of Perq farmer—for £27 pd by Moses Field, of same, sold 50a on William Morgans line, to Moses Elliott line, & the mouth of “Reedy branch.” April 20, 1747. Test’ Thomas Nicholson, John Perry, Joshua Elliott. No. 97. Thomas Rountree Sen, of Chowan, for “love I bear towards my gr-son William Wallis of Pera, have given plan’ whereon I now live 50a, which said Rountree had of Timothy Clare late of Pera,” provided said Wallis does not. sell any part of said land without consent of my sons, Charles, & Thomas Rountree.” April 9, 1747. Test’ Elias Stallings Jun, John Lilly Jun. cash ea Se ————— Lea Saeki tS ae eR ae ea RECORDS OF DEEDS 145 No. 98. Samuel Standin, of Perg, for £20 pd by William Standin, of same, sold 200a, adj Wilson, & Davenports line, to line of Joseph Barrow, now in possession of said Barrow. April 21,1747. Test’ Jos Oates, Joseph Crecy. No. 99. Joseph Winslow, farmer—for £10, pd by Moses Field, of ye same, Farmer—sold 10a on line of Francis Toms, adj Abraham Elliott, & Moses Elliott, & “ye main Co Road, part of 50a given my mother, & by me possessed.” April 20, 1747. No. 100. Jacob Docton, of Perq, for £6 pd by William Wilson, of same, sold 50a in Ballahack, on lines of Turner, & Benj Wilson, to “Sharwoods old plan.” Feb 7,:1746. Test’ Zach Elton, Hannah Elton, William Phelps. No. 101. Zachariah Chancey, of Perqg, sold unto Stephen Chancey, of Pasq Co, two horses, aged about 10, & 12 years, for £50, Jan 17, 1746/7. Test’ Pritlow Elliott, Joseph Smith. No. 102. James Smith, of Perg, for £50 pd by Joshua Deal, of afore’ sold 50a, on North west side of Albemarle Sound, “part of ye manner plan’ be- longing to James Sitterson dec’d,” adj said Deals line. Jan 22, 1747. Test’ John Felt, Joshua Skinner, Thomas Roberts. No. 103. Zachariah Chancey of Perq, sold unto Charles Jordan of Chowan, 45 head of cattle, & two young cows, for £150. Dec 15, 1746. Test’ Pritlow Elliott, Joseph Smith. No. 104. Zachariah Chancey, unto Charles Jordan, planter—for £50 “one negro man 28 years of age, named Peter.’ Jan 13, 1746. Test’ Stephen Chancey, Joseph Smith, Pritlow Elliott. No. 105. Samuel Newby of Perq, for £20 pd by Thomas Lamb of afsd— sold 150a on a branch called “ye Islands” adj Cypress Swamp, “including ye sd Island, & up ye Creek to Hugh Lambs line.” Aug 25, 1746. Test’ Robert Newby, Wm Moore, Demsey Conner. No. 106. James Smith of Perq, for £80 pd by William Long of afsd—sold 50a adj Joshua Deal, on Albemarle Sound, up sd Sound to the mouth of Yoppim Creek, called “Smiths old plan’.” July 10, 1747. Test’ Daniel Saint Edward Penrice, Wm Long Jr. No. 107. Lords Pro’ unto Thomas Pierce, grt 400a at the head of Bentley’s reg adj James Chesson, John Barrow, & John Davenport. Granted Dec 19, Pie owed aaa & by him Elapsed, April 5, 1720, Test’ Wm Reed, ont tee assigned sd land to Samuel Standing, Feb 21, 1746. Test’ No. 208, pid ee ~ sige Joseph Barrow, Jr. of the sell ae eee nslow, macharink Nixon, & Francis Toms of Perg, Exors aled-ciael sr gpa dec’d, in con’ of £16 pd by John Moore of ‘chown ‘ie de a rding to the Express words of sti will’ half of tract, ye persimmon tree land, the whole 1838a, Thomas Hallo- wells land being the other moiety thereof” sd John Moore to have the upper part, adj Joshua Boswell. Oct 14, 1747. No. 109. James Sitterson Sr of Perq, for £110 pd by John Harmon of afsd planter—sold 100a called “Pond land” patented by sd Sitterson 1736, adj Ralph Bozman, Jonathan Sherwood, & Benj Wilson. May 2, 1747. Test’ Samuel Sitterson, William Townsen, Jas Sitterson. No. 110. Oct 1, 1747. James Packitt of Onslow Co, Carpenter—for £100 pd by Saniuel Bond of Pera, sold 104a on Perq River, adj William Blitchenden Test’ John Packett, James Henderson, Lewis Jenkins. 10 146 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 111. John Moore of Pera, for £16 pd by Thomas Eason of afsd, planter— sold 91a part of a “moiety called Persimmon tree land” adj Joshua Boswell. Test’? Ralph Fletcher, Josiah Bogue, Joseph Ratliff. Oct 19, 1747. No. 112. Thomas Newby Sr, of Nancemund in Vir, for £25 pd by John Pearson, of Pera Co N. C. sold 320a “in ye fork of Isaac Wilsons Mill pond, & up ye Swamp to Indian Branch” adj Zachariah Nixon. Thomas, & Mary Newby. Test’ John Smith, Caleb Elliott, Joseph Smith. 19-8mo 1747. No. 118. William Winslow of Perg, for £17 pd by Joseph Redding of afsd— sold 50a adj Jonathan Sherrod, Richard Gooding, & Benj’n Wilson, “part of a grant to Zachariah Chancey July 27, 1743, & conveyed by’ him to Jacob Docton, who sold sd land to me.” Test’ Nicholas Stallings, Moses Eason, James Reading. Oct 16, 1747. No. 114. Joseph Hosea of Peraq, for £50 pd by Abraham Hosea (brother) of afsd—sold 65a on Deep Creek, “part of land formerly, Mr. Thomas Com- manders, dec’d, & given to me by my father Joseph Hosea dec’d.” April 22, 1747. Test’ William Hosea, William Trumball. No. 115. Gideon Bundy, & Miriam his wife, of Pasq Co, for £80 pd by Aaron Wood of Perq, sold 50a, on ye North East side of Perq River, adj Peter Gray, part of 200a patented by Richard Chesson Sr, & conveyed by his son Richard, to William Bogue, & given by sd Bogue to his dau Miriam Bundy. Dec 10, 1746. Test’ Josiah Bundy, Michael Murphy, Abraham Bundy. No. 116. David Houghton & Mary his wife of Chowan Co, for £100 pd by Henry Hall Mariner; of Pera, sold 62%a, which fell to sd Mary as heir of Richard Sutton dec’d. Jan 18, 1747. Test’ Francis Penrice, J onathan Skinner, Thomas Calloway. No. 117. Edward Maudlin of Pera, for £200 pd by Zach Nixon of afsd, sold 100a “on ye North East side of Voices (Vosses) Creek Swamp, adj James Henby Sr, being ye upper part of land formerly sd Henbeys.” Jan 19, 1746/7. No. 118. April 1, 1745. Joseph Blount, & Sarah his wife, Thomas Corprew, & Ann his wife, Christian Reed, & Mary his wife, Joseph Reed, & Elizabeth his wife, all of Pera, for £100 pd by John Hall Esa, of Chowan, sold an Island called “Batts grave” 30a, at the mouth of Yeopim River. E. Moseley C. Just. Test’ George Reed Jr, Edmund Hatch, Benjamin Pickett, Jesse Brenn, Robert Harmon. No. 119. “We do ack’ having rec’d within mentioned money.” Thomas Corprew, Joseph Blount, Christian Reed, Joseph Reed. April 6, 1745. No. 120. Feb 8, 1747. James Egerton of Pera, planter—for £1150 pd by Charles Blount, of Chowan Co, planter—sold 300a in Perg, adj William Halsey, & Joseph Crecy, on Yeopim pocoson, sold by John Woolard to William Egerton, “except ye burying place, 60 feet square.” ‘Test’ Jacob Carruthers, Isachar Branch. No. 121. Edward Maudlin of Pera, weaver; for £250 pd by Levi Creecy of afsd—cordwinder, sold plan’ bought of William Wyatt Aprill 15, 1745, “in ye mouth of Yoppim Neck, near Bucks Branch.” Oct 30, 1747. Test’ William Wyatt, Jos Oates. No. 122. John Stepney of Pera, planter—for £90 pd by Nathaniel Carruthers, of afore’ farrier; sold plan’ bought of John Norcom, on North side of Yoppim River. Test’ Charles Denman, Thomas Weeks, Nicholas Rawlins. Oct 18, 1731. No. 123. Nathaniel Carruthers of Edgecombe Co, placksmith—in con’ of “Jove I do bear my son John of Perg Co, planter, do give all right of land in RECORDS OF DEEDS 147 Perq Co,” bought Oct 18, 1731. Seal Ma f J 3 y 22, 1747. F phate di om Test’ Jacob Carruthers, No. 124. Joseph Hosea of Perq, bricklayer—for £6 pd by James Pierce, of ea eat 204a on North side of Deep Creek, adj widow pane y p i est’? Jam uy ieseva. es Gibson, William Trumball, Isaac Cox. Joseph, & i No. yi Mar 5, 1747/8. Christopher Sutton of Perq, for £50 pd by James . vega of afsd—sold 121a on North East side of Perq River, to a Creek * c uttona, & down sd Creek to Perq River. Test’ Willie Reddick, John 7 on Sr, Timothy Lilly, Luke Sumner. Ss wd “in April 19, 1748. Charles Blount of Perg, planter—for £600 pd by ty nd Hatch of afsd, planter—sold 150a, adj William Halsey, half of land sd aes ae of James Egerton, “with all appurtenances, except the ng place, 60 feet square.” Test’ Mac Scarbrough Sin cae gh, William Wood, Eliza- No. 127. John Maudlin of Pergq, for £120 pd by Joseph Newby of afsd, sold es on Voices Creek, an Elapsed patent, to John Lacey April 2, 1725. Test’ ohn Perry, Joseph Hosea, Joseph Newby Jr. May 30, 1748 No. 128. hbase rid Hollowell of Perp, planter—for £1 s8 pl, pd by Joel Hol- owell, of afore’ sold 130a in the mouth of Juniper Swamp, adj James Field on Cypress Swamp. July 16, 1748. Test’ Ni i i was ee . icholas Stallings, Moses Field, No. 129. Foster Toms of Perg, planter—for £500 pd by Joseph Perishoe cooper—sold 250a, to be paid “before Dec 25, 1739, & sealed with my seal " June 23,1735. Test’ Richard Cheaston, Ralph Fletcher. No. 130. William Bagley of Per q, for £40 pd by Josiah Bo sold 5a, on said Bogues line, to Cypress branch. 16d 2mo 1748 aNheon tae tae 131. William Hollowell of Perqg, for £1 s8 pl pd by James Field, of paras sold 130a on North Hast side of River pocoson, called Cypress owans uly 16, 1748. Test’ Nicholas Stallings, Elias Stallings, Humphrey Griffin f his 132. William Hollowell of Perg, for £1 s8 pl pd by William Wallis of ar wh ye 110a, on North east side of River pocoson called “Reedy branch.” y 16,1748. Test’ Moses Field, Nicholas Stallings, Elias Stallings. No. 0.138. Zachariah Chancey of Pera, sold unto Abraham Saunders, of afore’ one negro boy named Cato, a : , aged two years, for £100 “in o 9 7, 1746. Test’ Rt Wilson, Stephen Chancey. pepe ge: No. 134, N. C. July Court 1748. Present his Majesties Justices. “Bill of sale of a negro bo y Cato was assigned over b Luke Sumner.” Edmund Hatch Clk Ct hance te No. 135. Ab raham Saunders, assigns right of one negro boy Cato, unto Luke Sumner. April 1 A Pariah, 9, 1748. Test’ Samuel Moore, Jeremiah Pratt, John Jan . No. 136. pS dow at ee Bis es eae love I bear unto my son my estate, of what sort or kind, res ‘sat estate during my life, as if this deed had never been Iatesggs e 4 at my son shall have no power to trouble, or hinder me from itine “sale estate for my support duing my life, h » he to have th , April 9, 1748. Test’ J. Halsey, Thomas Falconer. carat ser an Te a ee a ae 148 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 137. Joshua Deal of Perq, planter—for £35 pd by John Smith of same, planter—sold 200a on ye Sound, adj Archibald Holmes. Oct 6, 1748. Test’ William Saunders, Samuel Smith. No. 138. Jacob Caruthers of Pera, for £50 pd by Thomas Hicks of Chowan, sold 190a “where said Jacob now lives,’ on Yoppim River, Sept 28, 1748. Test’ Joseph Dear, J. Halsey, Sarah Dear. No. 139. Sept 29, 1748. David Huffton of Berkeley Parish, Perq Co, planter— for a “5 year old mare, & £7 pd by my Father John Huffton dec’d, to Edward Turner of same, planter—all that plan’ 115a in said Parish, on the head of Deep Creek, that issueth out of the South West side of Little River, adj Esau Albertson. Granted unto Thomas Collins July 20, 1717, & by him sold to Peter Dove, & by said Dove sold to Esau Albertson, & by him assigned to my Father.” Test’ James Pierce, ————— Turner. No. 140. John Ashley of Pera, for £300 pd by Joseph Newby, of ye same— sold 144a adj land of Mr. Daniel Saint. Dec 28, 1748. Test’ Thomas Calloway, Thomas Biggs. No. 141. John Hollowell of Norfolk Co Vir, for £6 pd by Raniel Rogerson of Perq Co N. C. sold 200a on South west side of Perq River, adj Timothy Lilly, a patent to Thomas Blitchenden, July 14, 1725, & by him sold to Edmuna Hallowell, & was given by him to John Bacon, & he “being dead, falls to me by kinship.” Aug 30, 1748. Test’ John Perishoe, Jun, Thomas Hollowell. No. 142. Edward Rice of Perq, planter—for £55 pd by Robert Wilson, of same—sold 125a on South west side of Perq River, between John Davis, & Gum Swamp, a “grant to Samuel Bond, & Elapsed to Henry Grace,” sold by said Grace to John Hudler (Hurdle) & by said Hudler, sold to Thomas Blitch- enden, & by said Thomas conveyed to me. Dec 28, 1748. Test’ Timothy Winslow, Amos Wood. No. 143. William Trumball of Pera, planter—for £50 pd by Joseph Hosea, bricklayer—sold 50a, ‘““whereon said Trumball now lives,” on Lillies Creek. Dec —, 1748. Test’ Jas Gibson, William Hosea. No. 144. Robert Wilson of Pera, planter—for £60 pd by Joseph White of “ye Collony of Vir,’ sold 200a on ye North East by Perq River, & on North west by “Tanks Creek,” to line of Ann Wilson, South to line of Josiah Gilbert. Nov 28, 1748. Test’ William White, Isaac Wilson. No. 145. Joseph Mayo, planter—for £25 pd by John Robinson, carpenter— sold 3a out of a patent to Timothy Clear, April 21, 1694, & was a “division of land by said Clears will.” Jan —, 1748. Test’ Francis Toms, Josiah Bundy. No. 146. Robert Wilson of Pera, for £30 pd by Macrora Scarbrough, of afore’ sold 30a “on ye Eastermost side of Lakers Creek, formerly called Peri- shoes Creek, near Skinners bridge” a survey made by John Wilcocks, who took up same, but “now appears to be within patent for 240a granted to Richard Evans in the year 1684,” & by him assigned to Edward Mayo, & by him transferred to Anthony Dawson, & by said Dawson in 1711, conveyed to Isaac Wilson, “who by will devised same to his Nephew Isaac,” son of said Robert. April 9, 1748. Test’ Joseph Wilson, Sylvanus Wilson. No. 147. Joseph Winslow of Pera, planter—for £12 s10 pd by Robert Evans Jr, of ye same—sold 60a called New Neck, a patent to Thomas Jessop. Jan 16, 1748/9. Test’ Daniel Saint, William Hollowell. sacar ae in IED YT RECORDS OF DEEDS 149 No. 148. John Rousham of Chowan, for £25 pd by Jacob Caruthers, of Perq, sold 156a & 88a on Deep branch, formerly John Wyatts. Oct 15, 1748. Test’ Wm Standin, John Carruthers. No. 149. Robert Wilson of Perg, planter—for £18 pd by Joshua Deal, of same—conveyed 145a, adj John Griffin, a “grant from John Earle of Ones: ville,” to said Robert Wilson, Dec 20, 1748. Seal Jan 16, 1748/9. Test’ Daniel Saint, Josiah Bundy. No. 150. Robert Wilson, for £110 pd by Thomas Newby of Perg, planter— sold 390a of “up land, & 100a marsh land on ye North East side of Perqg River, & west side of Tanks Creek,’’ on Ann Wilsons line, called ‘“Wilcocks,” the marsh between that & Castletons Creek. Oct 19, 1748. Test’ Tema Conner, Francis Newby. No. 151. Joseph Winslow of Perg, for £3 pd by Timothy Winslow, planter— of same, sold 100a, at “ye lower end of Hickory Neck,” adj John Griffin, being land patented by Thomas Jessop. Jan 16, 1748/9. Test’ Daniel Saint, Wm Hollowell. No. 152. Aug 4, 1748. William Wallis of Pergq, for £30 by Moses Rountree of Chowan, sold 110a, near the head of Perq River, adj James Field, “at the mouth of Reedy branch.” Test’ Davenport Gooding, John Hobs. No. 153. Charles Blount of Perg, for £550 pd by James Eggerton of same, sold 150a, adj Mr Joseph Creecy, & land of Mr Edmund Hatch, “in the mouth of Deep branch.” Feb 22, 1748/9. Test’ Thomas Calloway, Joseph Creecy. No. 154. Evan Jones of Perg, Glover—for “good will I have towards my neighbor Robert Chappel” of same, planter—have given 40a on west side of Perq River, a grant unto me. April 18, 1749. Test’ Jos Blount, Edmund Hatch. No. 155. John Ghyer of Perg, planter—for £50 pd by William Newby of same, Tarner—sold 10a on North Hast side of Perq River, on line of William Lacey. April 17, 1749. Test’ Joseph Ratcliff, Joseph Mayo, Joshua Davis. No. 156. James Field of Perg, for “love I bear my son Moses” have made over 100a, on north side of Cypress Swamp, & north west of Juniper Swamp Feb 18, 1748/9. Test’ Davenport Gooding, Reubin Field. No. 157. William Moore of Pera, planter—for a val’ con’ pd by Lott Stallings sold 98a, on South West side of Perq River, on line of Elizabeth Symons pm Balahack, commonly called “the Elbow” taken out of a grant to Edward praarsay & Robert Hatton, surveyed by John Clayton. April 17, 1749. Test’ saac Hill, William Wilson, Samuel Sitterson. an oy Joseph Newby, Millright; for “love I bear my son Joseph” of pd en oe 150a, on North East side of Perq River, betwixt Sam’l Moore, ry Phelps. 17- 2mo 1749. Test’ Thomas White, Henry Phelps. : be James Griffin of Chowan, for “natural aff’ I bear unto my brother ohn because my Father James Griffin made a deed of gift unto said John for a parcel of land in Perq, on North east side of Perq River, I do assign all the land on North side of ‘plum tree branch,’ to said John Griffin where he now lives.” April 17, 1749. Test’ Robert Wilson, Truman Moore. No. 160. Thomas Smith of Perq, planter—for £6 pd by Michael Smith. of ye same, Planter—sold 50a, adj Thomas & William White, “to ye head of Sewell Creek, part of land that James Smith father of said Thomas bought of Joseph Jessop.” Jan 14, 1748/9. Test’ William Saunders, James sm 150 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 161. Joseph Sanders of Pera, for “good will, & aff’ I owe unto my brother John Sanders of afore’ have given 183a, on ye Hast side of Cypress Swamp at ye mouth of “ye Holly branch” running to line of Samuel Newby, & Robert Newby.” April 15, 1749. Test?’ Thomas White, Samuel Moore, Thomas Newby. No. 162. Joseph Sanders, for “love I have for my brother Benj Sanders” of Perg, Have given 183a on ye east side of Cypress Swamp, Joining Samuel Newby, to Joshua Elliotts line, & along his line to said Swamp. April 15, 1749. Test? Thomas White, Samuel Moore, Thomas Newby. No. 163. John Perry of Pera, sadler—for £200 pd by John Lacey, of same, planter—sold 100a on “ye South East side of Voices Creek,” being part of 414a granted to said Perry Dec 20, 1748 binding on Thomas Elliotts line. April 17, 1749. Test’ Joseph Newby, Jun, Moses Field, Jos Wilson. No. 164. William Wyatt of Pera, for 5s pd by Jacob Carruthers, of afore’ assigned “all right of land on South side of Pratts Mill Swamp” 10a. July 17, 1749. Test’ Thomas Calloway, John Stepney. No. 165. Elias Stallings of Pera, for “love & aff’ I have for my Friends, Nicholas Stallings, Robert Reddick, Joseph Reddick, John Reddick, John Hollowell, Daniel Rogerson, Thomas Lilly, William Lilly, Timothy Lilly, Joseph Lilly, Simon Stallings, & James Pierce, of afore’ Co, have given to them land on North East side of head of Perq River, 50a without any manner of condition.” July 15, 1749. Test’ Samuel Powell, William Weeks. No. 166. Mar 1, 1748. John Hull Esq, for £50 pd by Charles Blount of Perg, sold “an Island of 30a known as “Batts Grave” at ye mouth of Yoppim River. Test’ Geo Gould, Issachar Branch. No. 167. “We Jacob, & Hepsibeth Perry of Pera, for love we bear our son Israel Perry of same, have given 150a bounded on ye North by ye River, & on ye East by line of John Winslow.” Oct 16, 1749. Test’ Jacob Perry Jun, Reuben Perry. No. 168. “We underwritten subscribers, in con’ of a tract of land which fell to our wives as coheirs of Mr. George Durant dec’d, to divide said land, hath agreed as follows: parcel 284a on ye Sound, that divides Catchmades land, near ye old house, Joseph Reed has agreed to take in right of his wife; next 310a with houses thereon Christian Reed has agreed to take, as his wifes 1%, part; third lot on ye Sound, near “dirty swamp” called ‘‘Beaver dam” adj Samuel Swann, (whereon Foster Bryan lives, & that whereon George Laden liveth) 650a, Joseph Blount agrees to take as his %4 part, in right of his wife; fourth 284a on “dirty swamp” to line of Samuel Swann, & ye Sound, (whereon Oliver Salter now liveth) Thomas Corprew agrees to take, in right of his wife.” June 19, 1745. Test’ Bryant Forset. No. 169. William Newby, for £5 assigns “all right of within deed,” to John Guyer. July 17, 1749. Test’ Thomas Newby, Jonathan Phelps. No. 170. Alice Caloway of Pera, “have bound” unto Sylvanus Wilson of same, my son Caleb Calloway; “to abide with said Sylvanus, & Rebeccah his wife, as their son, until he be 21 years of age: which will be April 22, 1763.” Nov 15, 1748. Test’ Robert Wilson, Rachel Wilson. No. 171. Robert, & Joseph Wilson, of Pera, are firmly bound unto Thomas Bullock of afore’ in the sum of £150, Obligation; 30a conveyed by said Robert, & Joseph, Aug 18, 1746. Seal Dec 1, 1749. Test’ Mac Scarbrough, Sam’l Sitterson. RECORDS OF DEEDS 151 No. 172. Jan 8, 1749. John Perry, Sadler—for £19 s5, pd by Joseph An- derson, sold 100a, on Voices Creek, “part of a grant unto me” Dec 20, 174—, on lines of William Morgan, & Joseph Newby, & said Perry. Jan 8, 1749. _ No. 173. Thomas Overman of Pera, farmer—for £15 pd by Charles Overman, of said Co, Blacksmith—sold 2a “at the Easterly side of a branch, running out of Little River pocoson, Just below the Meeting house.” 8d 12 mo 1748/9. Test’ Thomas Nicholson, James Henby, Mary Nicholson. DEED BOOK F No. 1. Samuel Stallings of Pera, Planter—for £18 sl pd by George Eason, of afore’ sold 150a “on Middle Swamp,” to lines of James Scott, & Richd Harrell, & Thomas Docton. Mar 17, 1749/50. Test’ Luke Sumner, James Redding. No. 2. Elizabeth Sutton of Pera, for £100 pd by Henry Hall, of afore’ Mariner—sold 121%a, “which fell to sd Elizabeth by co-heirship,” part of plan’ formerly belonging to Richd Sutton. April 16, 1750. Test’ Joshua Skinner, Wm Long Jr, Wm Skinner. No. 3. Abraham Hosea of Pera, for £125 pd by John Hosea, of Pasquotank, sold 260a on south side of Deep Creek, adj Albert Albertson, a “patent unto Thomas Commander Dec 6, 1720.” Seal April 16, 1750. Test’ Joshua Maud- ling, Wm Weeks, Richd Whedbee. No. 4. Jacob Mullen, of Berkeley Parish; Perq Co, Planter—for £30 pd by George Layden of same, sold 50a, on west side of Suttons Creek, adj Peter Albertson, part of a “patent to Albert Albertson dec’d, May 22, 1694,” which was divided & laid off to his brother Nathaniel Albertson, & by him sold to Nathaniel Nicholson, & became due sd Mullen by marriage with Sarah only dau of sd Nicholson. Aug 9, 1749. Test’ Albert Albertson, James Pierce. No. 5. Macrora Scarbrough of Pergq, Gent—for 5s pd by Joshua Hobard of afore’, School Master—sold 300a adj land whereon I now dwell, to line of Paul Palmers Oak Ridge land. Feb 3, 1745. Test’ No. 6. April 14, 1750. Lemuel Powell of Perq, to Thos Wiggins of same 7 con’ of £3 paid, sold 150a at a place called “Orapeak.” (Now in Gates Co. .C.) Test’ John Sumner, Richd Brothers, John Benton Jun. ae July 16, 1750. Joseph Winslow Sen, of Perg, to Guy Hill of Chowan, paid, sold 50a on North east side of Perq River, adj Blias Stallings, being part of 400a a granted to Thos inslo N 3 W Ww OV 11, ek yp Test Davenport. No. 8. Joseph Mayo planter—of Pera, for £15 pd by John Robinson, Carpen- ter— ; _ 30a part of a patent unto Timothy Clear April 21, 1694. Seal July i 0. Test’ Jos Winslow, Thos Newby. No. 9. oe Biss sro of Pasa, Cooper—for £62 pd by Joseph Hosea of Pera, y oO 0a on south side of Deep Creek, on lines of Albert Albert- son, Wm Godfrey & John Perishoe. A T 5 u 2 , Al paring bates gz 4, 1750. est’ Abraham Hosea, 10. Benjamin Perry for “love I bear my son Joseph Perry,” both of P do “give land whereon sd Joseph now liveth,” on West aide of Per ei wid. Joba’ Reddick, ch."Deniig Mieke aMenENnGy Aten. . Serr aner Test’ Josiah Granberry, John Murdaugh. rae a 152 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 11. Wm Long Sen, of Pera, for “love I bear my son William” of same, do give 160a adj land formerly Mr John Banks dec, on “Pratts Mill Swamp.” Sept 15, 1750. Test’ Thos Calloway, Joseph Ashley. No. 12. Isaac Hill of Perg, planter—for £15 pd by Jonathan Sharrod, of same, planter—sold 150a on North side of Cypress Swamp, “near the Duck Pond,” & down sd Swamp to line of Thos Newby, & John Boyce. Dec 14, 1749. Test’ Thos Newby, Jos Elliott, Isaac Elliott. No. 13. Sept 1, 1750. Robert Wilson, Merchant—to Thomas Newby, Farmer—for £60 sold 125a on south west side of Perq River, adj River bridge, to line of John Davis, & the head of Gum Branch. Test’ Joseph Robinson, John Sumner. No. 14. John Robinson of Perg, Farmer—for £35 pd by Solomon Hendrick of same, Farmer—& his heirs, Viz; William Magnienes who married Frances dau of sd Soloman, & John Jackson who married Sarah another dau, to whom sd‘ Solomon dec’d bequeathed sd land bought of me, & by “reason of the Patent being burnt in Zach Nixons house, sd deed could not be found,” sold 113a on South west side of Little River, on a Creek formerly called “Platters Creek” adj Nathaniel Welch & Thomas Weeks Esq. Oct 13, 1750. Test’ John Overman, Joseph Robinson. No. 15. William Rountree of Edgecombe Co, planter—for £25 pd by Joseph Reddick of Perg, planter—sold 100a adj Jos Gibson, & John White. Dec 30, 1750. Test’ Jos Perry, Jesse Eason, Robt Reddick, Jas Peirce. No. 16. James Griffin of Chowan, for £25 pd by Will’m Griffin of same, sold: 400a being part of 600a conveyed to James Griffin Sen, by John Pettiver April 10, 1729, at the mouth of a small branch that issueth out of the west side of Perq River, which divideth sd land from that formerly Thos Winslows, & Wm Moores, to the River. Nov 3, 1750. Test’ Davenport Gooding, Francis Newby. No. 17. Thomas Bagley of Perg, farmer—for £5 pd by Jonathan Pearson of same—planter—sold 15a adj sd Bagleys line, to the River. Jan 15, 1750. Test’ Samuel Bagley, Aaron Wood. : No. 18. Moses Elliott of Perq, for £45 pd by Caleb Elliott of same—sold 90a, on line of Thomas Elliott, & Jos:Smith. Jan 21, 1750/1. Test’ Joseph Robinson, Joseph Wilson. No. 19. Thomas Bagley of Perg, planter—for £49 pd by Aaron Wood of same—sold 15a, upon North East side of Perq River, adj Peter Gray, running to line of Jonathan Pearson. Jan 15, 1750. Test’ Samuel Bagley. No. 20. Wm Wyatt, & Penelope his wife of Perg, for £15 pd by William Woolard, of Chowan, sold 125a on north side of “Jeremiah Pratts Mill Swamp,” a patent to us 1745. Seal Jan 22,1750. Test’ Jacob Caruthers, Jacob Wyatt. No. 21. John Perry sadler—of Perqg, for £10 pd by Moses Field of afsd, farmer—sold 10a “near the main Road,’ a survey made by Jno Clayton, for 414a to sd Perry Dec 20, 1748. Seal Oct 6, 1750. Test’ Matthew Pritchard, Davenport Gooding. No. 22. Dec 5,1750. Lawrence Arnold of Berkeley Parish, Perg Co, farmer— to Elihu Albertson of same, farmer—in con’ of £25 s5, sold 270a, part of 440a grt to sd Arnold June 27 “in the 22 year of the reign of King George the Second.” Test’ Thos Weeks, Thos Weeks Jun. No. 23. John Perry of Perg, for a “Val’ sum pd by Joseph Newby” of afsd, Millwright, sold 140a on So East Side of Vosses Creek, adj Moses Elliott, Pe enero = RECORDS OF DEEDS 153 Jno Lacey, & Thos Elliott, to sd Newbys line, formerly John Morgans, a grt to sd Perry Dec 20, 1748. Seal Nov 1, 1750. Test’ Thomas Lamb, John Sanders, Dorothy Jordan. No. 24. Dec 17, 1750. Henry Warren of Chowan Co, to James Luten of Edenton, for £70 sold plan’ on north side of Yeopim River in Perg Co, “whereon Abraham Warren father of sd Henry did live,” 300a grt’ to John Hopkins Feb 16, 1696. Test’ Barker, Frances Newman. No. 25. Moses Field of Pera, planter—for £26 pd by Jos Outland of same, planter—sold 50a formerly Moses Elliotts, on Jos. Andersons line to “reedy branch.” April —, 1751. Test’ Francis Toms, Nathan Newby, Jos Ratliffe. No. 26. Richd Cheaston, of Bladen Co, Farmer—in con’ of £10 pd by Dan’l Saint of Perg, sold 100a on No East Side of Perq River, called “Grassy point” the ‘Manner plan” on which David Harris lived, & left to his dau Ann Smith, by will, (on the River side) between land left to Sarah, & Elizabeth Harris. April 14, 1751. Test’ Elizabeth Nixon, Ralph Fletcher Jun. No. 27. Samuel Newby of Perq, for £10 sl10 pd by William Moore, sold land adj Joseph Wilson, John Moore, & Wm Moore, to line of Zach Chancey. Sept 30, 1750. Test’ Joseph Wilson, Joseph Elliott, Francis Jones. No. 28. John Harman of Perg, Weaver—tfor £5 pd by Thos Bullock, of afsd, Blacksmith, sold 20a, part of a patent Mar 6, 1740, on Boazmans line. July 15,1751. Test’ John Harvey, Samuel Sitterson. ; No. 29. John Parrish of Perg, Blacksmith, unto John Barclift Sen, of same farmer—sold 36la on “Sheltons Gut,” adj James Foster. Dec 31, 1750. Test? ———_—_—_—__——_. No. 30. John Parrish unto John Barclift Sen 324a on Little River, at the mouth of Deep Creek, near the mouth of “‘Sheltons Gut.” Dec 31, 1750. Test’ James Gibson, John Barclift. No. 31. Thos Newby of Pera, for £115 pd by Jno Murdaugh, sold 390a of marsh land, on No Et side of Perq River, & on No Wt side of “Tanks Creek,” called “Wilcox” to bounds of Richd Evans patent, between that & Castletons Creek. Oct 19, 1748. Test’ Charles Blount, John Harvey. No. 32. William Blitchenden of Perg, for £10 s2 pd by Jos Smith, of afsd, Sold 50a on line of Samuel Bond, Wm. Philps, to a line between sd William & John Blitchenden. June 7, 1751. Test’ John Smith, Reubin Brasher. No. 33. Michael Brinkley of Pera, for £12 s10 pd by James Brinkley, of afsd, sold 100a on line of Jacob Hall, & John Brinkley, down to the River Swamp. Dec 31, 1750. Test’ Joshua Hobart, Ann Hobart. aor ae Rountree of Edgecombe Co, for £18 pd by Jno. Winslow, of pegs moe pon 100a on North side of Newborne (Newbegun) Creek, up Rage: Pages the dismal.” Feb 12,1750. Test’ Thos Reddick, John Filar. + Oe : ry Warren of Pergq, planter—for £18 s15 pd by Jno Jones, of afsd, sold 300a adj line of Mr Charles Denman dec, on the South side of Perq River, which my father Abraham Warren bought of Samuel Hall dec’d. Oct 8, 1739. Seni April 29, 1751. Test’ Mac Scarbrough, Ben Scarbrough. No. 36. “We; Robert, & Isaac Wilson of Perq, are firmly bound unto Jno Murdaugh of afsd, in the sum of £500 sealed with our seal,” April 28, 1750 John Murdaugh in possession of 100a of marsh land, conveyed by said wanties to sd Murdaugh Oct 18, 1748. Test’ Tho Newby, Joshua Jones. No, 37. Robert & Isaac ‘Wises. to John Murdaugh for £150, “made settle- ment of a suit long pending.” April 28, 175—. Arbitrators: Jos. Robinson, ee as eee 154 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Jos White, Jno. Harvey, “chosen in behalf of said Wilsons.” Test’ Jacob Perry, Abraham Sanders.” No. 38. Whereas; “divers contentions, & disputes have happened between Robert, & Isaac Wilson, & Jno Murdaugh, for making an end of sd difference, sd parties by their several bonds dated April 28, 1750 are bounden to the other in the sum of £150 to abide, & keep the final determination” of sd Jos. Robinson, Jos. White, & John Harvey. No. 39. Jonathan Pearson of Perg, farmer—in con’ of £5 pd by Thomas Bagley, of same, planter—sold 15a on lines of sd Pearson, & Aaron Wood. Jan 138, 1750. Test’ Samuel Bagley, Aaron Wood. , No. 40. Jacob Hall of Perg, Planter—for “love I bear unto my brothers Wm & Sam’ Hall, do give to sd William my dwelling plan’ that did belong to my father Dan’l Hall, & to Sam’ the remaining part of sd land, which my father did by deed of gift divide between my brothers, & myself,” Aug 3, 1732. Seal Jan 13, 1750. Test’ J. Halsey, Wm Halsey. No. 41. Feb 28, 1751. George Layden of Perg, Wheelright—for £30 pd by . Jacob Mullen of same, sold 50a on Suttons Creek. Test’ John Martin, William Layden. No. 42. Jacob Docton of Pergq, for “love, & other causes, have given unto my son-in-law Abner Eason” 50a in Chowan, & part in Perq Co, part of 114a bought of Moses Speight May 21, 1788, the 50a being the ““Westermost part of afsd, with all improvements.” Oct 21,1751. ‘Test’ J. Halsey, Moses Field. No. 43. Ann Williams of Perg, in con’ of £45 pd by Jno. Harman of afsd, planter—sold 300a on East side of Coltons (Castletons) Creek, adj land of John Murdaugh, Joseph White, & Josiah Gilbert, along the Creek. Sept 7, 1751. Test’ Dan’l Saint, Joseph White. No. 44. Elizabeth Anderson of Perq widow, in con’ of “love I bear my dau Abigail Anderson,” of same do give 50a at the mouth of Long branch, down to Suttons Creek Swamp. Oct 13, 1751. Test’ James Gibson, Joseph Perisho. No. 45. Robt. Harman of Perg, planter—in con’ of “within mentioned grant, truly performed by me Jno. Williams” of same, Blacksmith—, sd Robt, & Elizabeth Harman sold 175a on west side of Yeopim Creek, adj John Stepney, down the branch to “Beaver Cove’ swamp. Aug 13, 1751. Test’ John Calla- way, John Harman. No. 46. Thomas Lillie of Pera, for £8 & 120a of land, pd by J oseph Lillie of afsd, sold 50a in “Piney Woods,” on line of Isaac Wilson, & Dan’l Snuke, to main Co road. Sept 8, 1750. Test’ Nicholas Stallings, Alex Farqaharson. No. 47. John Harmon, Weaver—of Pera, for £40 pd by Dan’l Saint, car- penter—of afsd sold 80a called “pond land,” part of patent to sd Harmon Mar 6, 1740, adj Ralph Boazman, & Wm Phelps, to line of Jonathan Sharrad, & Benj Wilson. Sept 7, 1751. No. 48. Elizabeth Anderson, for “love I bear my son Samuel Anderson” of Perg, do give 150a, on Suttons Creek Swamp, on upper side thereof, near the bridge, “being half of a patent to Samuel Nicholson,” adj Anderson Wood- ley. Oct 19, 1751. Test’ James Gibson, Joseph Perisho. No. 49. Elizabeth Anderson, for “love I bear my son John Anderson” of Perq, do give 150a, on the “other side of Suttons Creek,” near the bridge, on Nathaniel Albertsons line, down the Swamp, on the East side, “being the upper part of land granted to Samuel Nicholson.” Oct 19, 1751. Test’ James Gibson, Joseph Perisho. RECORDS OF DEEDS 155 No. 50. Robert Cox, of Pera, Planter—for £10 pd Benjamin Masten Jr, do grant to William Hasket planter, of afsd—90a in “Fork Swamp,” on line of James Parker. Dec 11,1751. Test’ Benjamin Munden, John Weeks. No. 51. William Moore, of Pera, for £100 pd by Dempsey Conner, of afsd, sold 50ainsd Co. Oct 19,1748. Test’ Robt Newby, Thos Newby, Wm aga No. 52. Joel Hollowell of Perq, farmer—for £2 s7 00 by Moses Fie a, tr) same, sold 50a on sd Fields line. Dec 17, 1751. Test’ Nicholas Stallings, ield, Elias Stallings. eho ine Davis of Pera, for £15 pd by Thomas pester of afsd, bares 7ba on So West Side of Pera River, at the mouth of “Reedy pocenye = land grt to Sam’l Bond dec, & passed by sd Bond to Henry pace 7 - Grace to John Hudler, & by sd Hudler to Thos Blitchenden, wine am a : to Edward Rice, & from sd Rice = Mo Feb 19, 1752. Test’ Evan es, d Jun, Joseph Murdaugh. seers on wr 1752. Thomas Burket, & Mary his wife, for £26 s9 a 7 Joseph White, sold 141a patented Nov 22, 1714 by es iorge Evans, fat veire sd Mary, in the fork of Castletons Creek 17014a. Test’ Joseph Barrow Jr, 1s. one ae Elliott of Perg, planter—& Hannah his wife, for £35 pd by James Elliott of afsd, planter—sold 50a on east side of Bosses ager Creek, adj Mary Elliotts plan’, “on Joseph Newbys Mill Pond, on sd Cree Swamp, known by the name of “Bee branch” 200a which was grt unto ona Hunt Oct 31, 1695.” Seal May 23, 1752. Test’ Joseph Elliott, Jacob son, i Wilson. Biren May 28. 1752. Thomas Long of Pera, “the younger’’—for £100 pd by John Harvey Planter—sold 100a on No Hast Side of Cypress ee ge adj lands of sd Harvey, & Thomas Nowcome dec, formerly in possession 0: John Bentley, William Barrow, & John Williams, “patented by sd Williams Nov 11, 1719, & by deed Sept 2, 1721 conveyed, to Thos Long dec, gr-father of sd Thomas the younger, who by his will conveyed — to ace Joshua Long, & he in his will bequeathed it to his son Thos Long.” Test’ Jeremiah Pratt, William Skinner. No. 57. Oct 4, 1752. Charles Jordan of Chowan, planter—to Benj Harvey of Perq for £22 s10 sold 100a in Perq Co, on So-W-Side of Perq ween adj sd Harvey, up the River to a small cove, near the upper end of plan nage “Fosters old field,” being part of tract “grt unto John Pettiver Dec 10, 1720, & conveyed by him to John Goodwin of Chowan July 17, 1731, by sd Goodwin conveyed unto sd Jordan. Oct 19, 1732. Test’ Jno Clayton Jun, Thos Nichols. No. 58. John Murdaugh of Perq, for £7 s10 pd by Joseph White, of afsd, sold 50a on No Hast side of Perq River, to Castletons Creek. June 24, 1752. Test’ Joseph Saunders, Thomas Pierce. No. 59. Zach Nixon of Perg, for £35 s12 p6 pd by Joshua Davis of afsd, sold 190a on No East Side of Vosses Creek, at the mouth of a branch issuing out of sd Creek Swamp, & down the Creek to line of Joseph Newby, from sd line to “Bee pond Swamp.” Jan 30,1751. Test’ Zachariah Morris, Samuel Moore. No. 60. John Hudson of Pergq, for “love I bear my brother Uriah Hudson” of afsd, do give plan’ whereon my sd brother now lives, same being” grt unto Eziekiel Maudlin June 20, 1703, & was conveyed by him to Timothy Clare April 26, 1705, & was conveyed by Hannah Bundy (his daughter) unto 156 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY my father John Hudson, July 29, 1729.” 180a. Jan 5, 1753. Test’ Daven- port Goodwin, Mary Hudson. No. 61. John Winslow Sen of Perg for “love unto my son John Jun, have given tract of land whereon I now live,” at the mouth of “Great branch” on line of Thos White, to Creek Swamp. 4d 1mo 1753. Test’ Joseph White, Jacob Elliott, Joshua White. No. 62. Thomas Docton of Perq, for “love I bear my son Jacob” of afsd, have given 220a on my head line. July 16, 1752. Test’ Joshua Hubbard, Abner Eason. No. 63. Benjamin Elliott, (son of Moses of Pera) for £25 pd by Benj Elliott (son of Thomas dec) of afsd, sold 75a on the mouth. of Vosses Creek, part of tract “whereon Moses Elliott my father now lives,” & given by will of Timothy Clare to his dau Hannah, & descended to sd Benj Elliott, heir-at- law of sd Hannah. Jan 11, 1753. Test’ Wm Flenry, Thos Bagley. No. 64, Moses & Benjamin Elliott (my son) of Pergq, for £32 pd by Ben- jamin Elliot Sen of afsd, sold 125a cn north side of Vosses Creek. Sept 16, 1752, Test’ Jacob Elliott, Joseph Ratliff, No. 65. William Trumball of Perq, farmer—for £50 pd by Joshua Barclift of afsd, farmer—sold 75a adj land where sd Trumball lives. Oct 4, 1752. Test’ James Gibson, Joseph Hosea. No. 66. Feb 13, 1752. John Hosea of Pasquotank, planter—to Francis Layden of Perg, planter—for £60 sold 210a on So East Side of Deep Creek, adj Albert Albertson, John Barclift, & James Foster, “part of 260a grt unto Thomas Commander, Dec 6, 1720, & by him conveyed to Robert Hosea Oct 8, 1723, & from sd Robert to his son Robert by deed of gift April 21, 1735, & from sd Robert to his brother William Hosea Jan 14, 1741, & from sd William to his brother Abraham Hosea Oct 20, 1745, & from sd Abraham to Joseph Hosea, & from him to sd John.” Mar 27, 1753. No. 67. George Eason of Perq, for £33 s15 pd by Moses Barber of afsd, sold 100a, on lines of Francis Foster, Nathaniel Nicholson, Wm. Bogue, & John Henby, sd land sold to sd Eason by Edward Maudlin Jan 14, 1742, & was sold to sd Maudlin by Samuel Charles July 6, 1734. Seal Aug 15, 1752. Test’ Abner Eason Jun, James Price, Simon Stallings. No. 68. John Blitchenden of Perg, for £30 pd by Benjamin Wilson, sold 70a “part of a grt unto Samuel Bond dec, & by deed of sd Bond to Henry Grace, & by sd Grace to my father Thomas Blitchenden, & from him to William Blitchenden, & from sd William to me.” Mar 31, 1752. Test’ Joseph Winslow, Joseph Saunders, Joseph Elliott. No. 69. Joseph Riddick of Perq, unto Robert Riddick of afsd, plan’ where- on “he now lives, on the River Swamp, called “Hoosing pine branch,” also my right to land betwixt us brothers,” formerly patented by Thos Speight dec, to a run called Deep run, pat July 20, 1717, 275a. Jan 12, 1753. Test’ John Hollowell, Jesse Eason. No. 70. Robt Riddick of Perq, unto Joseph Riddick of afsd, all my right to land whereon he now lives, adj a line betwixt us, Jan 12, 1753. Test’ John Hollowell, Jesse Eason. No. 71. Thomas Knowles, & Elizabeth his Wife of Perg, for £5 pd by Adam Knowles, of afsd. sold 50a on So West Side of Little River, at the head of Sheltons Gut part of a grt unto “Richard Whedbee Sept at; 1716," Seal Mar 10,1752. Test’ James Peirce, John Turner, Sarah Turner. DE PRR Ta a a BSE TET PS TE CII MOOT SRR EDS exe RECORDS OF DEEDS 157 No. 72. Thomas White of Perq, for £20 pd by John Winslow Jr of afsd, ee bétween sd Thomas, & John Winslow, “land that was given to sd d to sd Clare April 15, f Timothy Clare, & was grante eee sae 1753. Test’ Joseph White, Joshua White, Joseph 1720.” — Michael Smith of Perq, planter—for £12 pd by James Smith of afsd, planter—sold 50a adj Thos Smith, to a branch at the — 4 ee Creek part of land formerly Jos. Jessops. Jan 12, 1735. Test illia aham Jordan. : i we geen Field, & James Price of Pera, Exors of the last will of James Field dec’d, in con’ of £20 pd by Joseph Riddick & Robert Riddick, do sell e€ ’ i River, at the mouth of Deep run, a patent page ae SGT i re 18,1752. Test’ Benjamin Wilson, Abraham pecan: h Nixon of Perg, for £34 s7 p6 pd by Zachariah Morris of afsd, a a East Side of Vosses Creek swamp, on line of Job Hendricks, med Hyenctos & Joshua Davis, being conveyed out of his patent by piesa ee sai 1716 for 100a, and the other by Zach Nixon, in 1731. pinyin 1751/2. Test’ Samuel Moore, Joshua Davis. Sart ea bnl eas No. 76. April 21, 1752. Joseph Hosea of Pasa, to a pon wid £60 sold 210a in Pera, on So Side of Deep Creek, adj Alber . irce. ones ak for £2 s3 pd by Joel Hollowell of afsd, ae on a Siokee line. Feb 21, 1752. Test’ Nicholas Stallings, Reubin Field, po pga 10, 1752. Nicholas Stallings of Chowan Co to pects ei of stiti; for £18 sold 65a in Perq on ve are eassprinesgs vo Sor sath of Andrew Woo 3 4 a cae ona sd Nicholas Hunter was conveyed to Hardy Hunter. Test’ Elisha Hunter, Sarah Hunter, William Hunter. peas No. 79. Aug 29, 1752. Edmund Hatch of Ble ocehtt ae a James Houghton, of Chowan, sold 150a in Pergq, adj ai rp these . = Mr Jas Eggerton dec, one half of land bought by Mr © re es art Eggerton, & conveyed to sd Hatch. Test’ William Halsey, Josep pe a No. 80. Feb 12, 1752. Samuel Wyatt, & Jacob Wyatt of — Wn : oo for £60 pd by Robt Roe, of Chowan, Hatter—sold 250a in Pera, “land sd Sa did give to his son Jacob.” Test’ Walter Kippen, Edmund Hatch. No. 81. Solomon Smith, for £5 pd by Francis Penrice, of Pera, sold 100a on Yeopim Creek, adj Wm Long, & John Smith, sd land “left to me by my father James Smith.” Mar 13, 1752. Test’ Edward Penrice Jun, William Arrenton. No. 82, Thomas Docton of Perg, for “love I do bear my bagel so Price of afsd, do grant the privilege to cut, fall, sow, clear, where he sha see fit, on a piece of land on north side of Indian Branch, at the mouth thereof, & after my death I do give sd land to him forever.” April 11, 1752. Test’ Joshua Hubbard, Sarah Field. No. 88. Ann Caruthers widow, in Perg, for £55 pd by John Caruthers, of afsd, sold 50a on “Roanoke Cahukey Swamp,” adj sd John. May 14, 1751. Test’ James Caruthers Jun, James Joneston. Se ae 158 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 84. Sept 18, 1752, James Luten of Edenton, for £100 pd by Thomas Bonner, of Chowan Co, sold 300a on north side of Yeopim River in Perg Co, sd land purchased Dec 7, 1750, from Henry Warren. Test’ Edmund Hatch, Thomas Bonner. No. 85. Joseph Hosea of Pera, farmer—for £10 pd by Francis Layden, of afsd, farmer—sold 50a on South side of Deep Creek, adj Jags Foster. April 16, 1758. ‘Test’? James Gibson, Richd Clayton. No. 86. John Winslow J un, of Perg, planter—for £30 pd by Israel Winslow, of afsd planter—sold 100a on No East Side of Newbegun Creek, “at the mouth of a branch & running up into the dismal.” Feb 26, 1753. Test’ Thomas Winslow, Thomas White Jun, Rachel White. No. 87. Mar 1, 1785. Charles Blount of Chowan Co, for £40 pd by Joseph Harron, of afsd, sold 30a called “Batts Grave,” at the mouth of Yeopim River, on the “No Side of Albemarle Sound, with all houses, orchards, &c.” Test’ Jos Blount, Eliz’th Blount, William Reed. No. 88. Thomas Hollowell of Perg, Yeoman—for £3 s7 p6 pd by Peter Draper, Yeoman—of afsd, sold 150a at the “Drinking Pond,” on the mouth of “Plum Tree” branch, to the middle of Fork Swamp. April 16, 1753. Test’ 7 No. 89. John Ashley of Perq, for £50 pd by Joseph Ashley, sold 144a on the East side of Yeopim Creek, “which my mother Sarah Ashley gave me,” on line of Dan’l Saint, near a branch that comes out of “Chestons Cove,” & down the branch to the middle of the Cove, to a tree on the old Road. Nov 21, 1751, Test’ William Halsey, John Calloway. No. 90. April 6, 1753. Alexander McClellan, of Perq, for £17 pd by Jacob Powell, sold 50a on No Side of Perq River, at the mouth of Deep branch, to a line that divides sd land from Thomas Lillies. Test’ John Hollowell, Joseph Riddick, Josiah Granberry. No. 91. June 23, 1753. Lords Pro’ to Joseph Perisho of Perg, planter— for s3, paid by sd Perishaw, doth grant 65a, in the “Parish of Berkeley, Co of Perq,” adj John Anderson, & sd Perishaw. E. Moseley. Robt Halton. No. 92. Joseph Perrishaw, of Berkley Parish, in Co of Perq, planter—for £9 s15 pd by William Bateman, of same, planter—assigns “so granted premises.” Nov. 3,1752. Test’ Thomas Weeks, John Weeks, Thos Weeks Jr, J oseph Weeks. No. 93. Thomas Jessop, of Cartright Co (Carteret) farmer—for £5 sl pd by Joseph Winslow sen, sold 64a on Newbegun Creek, & “Thomas Whites Mill swamp, at a place called New Neck, where Joseph Winslow lately lived, to empower Pleasant Winslow relict of sd Joseph dec, to make proper con- veyance, as her late husband sold part of sd land; therefore do give unto sd Pleasant land on No East side of Perq River 640a, according to patent.” 17d 3mo 1753. Test’ William White, Joseph Mayo, Joseph Winslow. No. 94. Pleasant Winslow (widow, & relict, of Joseph), of Perq, in Con’ of a “mistake made in a deed Mar 5, 1744/5 proved to be the now piece of land sold to my late husband, by Thomas Jessop, sd Jessop for regulating sd mistake hath made proper deed, for right of land to Pleasant Winslow, my late husband having sold 160a of the right land, being the upper part to me granted, for £40 pd by John Griffin, I do hereby acquit sd Griffin, & confirm unto him sd land, conveyed by sd Jessop to me.” April 16, 1753. Test’ John Winslow, Ben’j Elliott, Joshua Perisho. 6 i Oman Winslow, for £3, Jan 16, 1748/9, & by sd Timothy given to his and, ’ ave called “Hickory Neck,” adj John Griffin, part of land bought of Thomas Jessop.” April 16, 1753. Perisho. RECORDS OF DEEDS 159 . 4 ke made by my husband Jos. t Winslow, in con’ of a “mista a a Fa ih et sd mistake” (he having disposed of 100a of right Obed in his will, April 26, 1752) I do hereby sell unto sd Obed Winslow Test? John Winslow, Benjamin Elliott, Joshua s¢ I do bear towards my dau Miriam “oe ne cigs om iva called “Grassy Ridge” given to ce niga pry ae Sept 26, 1750, & since in my power to nang sd gift. April 16, 1753. Test’ John yang — dag ke hac td oe cep ate <8 gues . Sng bagel of my dec’d father Thomas nse ia e leek 87a on So West side of Little River, on pce swamp, ae be ti i. ‘koe Branch, land formerly William Boswells.” May 4, pe beige Joshua Elliott, Jos Elliott, Thos Elliott. DANE UAN No. 98. George Eason Sen, of Perg, for “o pd ra, arg mgr feos gusiepre vars mn, ate: " er sane chiming giles Prine Pach Joshua Hobart, Sarah Field. hen pia 16, 1753. Francis Penrice of Perq, planter—for £10 sad patti. Sutton, of afsd, sold 100a on the Sound side, 7 ie picmigtk os Smith, purchased of Soloman Smith Mar 1, 1752.. His fa ‘. Harvey, Charles Blount. — m4 John Chancey of Bladen Co, for £125 pd by Charles Jordan Jr, of Perq, conveyed 260a of high land, & 40a of marsh, at the mouth of Barge it Lolael » on line of Jonathan Phelps, “a patent to John Pritlow year “ i * ril 17, 1753. Test’ Joseph White, Samuel Sitterson, John Murdaugh. ; on 101 Nov 6, 1752. John Hunter of Perg, in con’ of £25 pd a John ‘inken Ir of Chowan Co, doth sell 65a in Perq on North _ * tor ah :p,” lliam Woodley June 4, 1703, & so y him to pool Swamp,” patented by Wi de eee 23 d bequeathed by sd William Hu Willi Hunter, July 15, 1743, sd lan ‘ his ot John, in his will, adj his brother Nicholas Hunter, which is part of i George Gordon. afsd patent. Test’ Josiah Granbery Jun, c No. 102. Hardy Hunter of Pera, planter—for £32 s55 pd by Moses re afsd, sold 65a on “Basses branch,” adj John Gordon, to line of ae : 8 ton, crossing sd swamp, & down swamp to the main desert. Feb 2, : Test’ George Eason, John Price Jr. ; fsd, sold No. 103. Sarah Sutton of Pera, for £12 s10 pd by Henry er eo" - Pes 62a which fell to sd Sarah by co-heirship from Richard Su f 16, 1753. Test’ Joshua Skinner, John Perry. No. 104. Susannah Sutton of Perg, for £12 s10 pd by Henry vey ns = which fell to sd Susannah, by the death of Richard Sutton. Apr ¥ ; Test’ Joshua Skinner, John Perry. No. 105. John Stepney of Perg, for £20 pd by Robert Roe, Hatter—of afsd, sold 150a “given me in my fathers will,” on the So Wt side of ‘eecetm Creek, at the mouth of “Greens Swamp,” adj sd Roe. May 28, 1753. Test’ William Wyatt, Jacob Wyatt, John Calloway. No. 106. William Hall, & Jacob Hall, the one of Pera, and the other of Johnston Co, for £40, pd by Thomas Long, sold 250a on Indian Creek in ii sip al 160 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Perq Co, called “Mill Swamp,” adj Mr. Richard French, grt to Daniel Hall of Perq Aug 16, 1716, & by him “given to his three sons William, Samuel, & Jacob,” & sd William made purchase of sd Samuel 90a, the whole 160a. Mar 12, 1753. Test’ J. Halsey, Mary Halsey, John Smith Jun. No. 107. Eliz’th Binford, & John Binford my son, of Charles City Co, in Vir, for £75, pd by Samuel Moore, of Perq Co, in N. C. planter—sold 150a on No East Side of Perq River, adj Joseph Ratliff, & on No East side of Seth Sumner, which formerly belonged to James Anderson. June 9, 1753. Test’ Aaron Morris, Joshua Perisho, Jno. Outland. No. 108. Joseph Creecy of Perq, farmer—for £3 s4 pd by Sarah Branch, widow of Isacher dec, sold to sd Sarahs three sons, Arkil, Isacher, & Joel Branch, 150a “in the edge of a Savannah near the head of Pitch hole branch, to forked branch.” July 11, 1743. Test’ Sarah Callaway, Jos. Ming, James Eggerton, No. 109. Joseph Hosea of Perg, Bricklayer—for £50 pd by William Trum- ball, of afsd, Farmer—sold 50a “where sd Trumball now lives,” on the head of Lillies Creek, adj Thos Holloway. July 10, 1753. Test’ James Gibson, Sarah Barclift. No. 110. Elizabeth Caruthers of Perq have “after my decease given unto my cousin Nathaniel Caruthers (son of Jacob, & Ann his wife) plan’ whereon I now live” 100a on north side of Yeopim River, adj Jacob Caruthers Sen, & Mr Thos Hicks, “if sd Nathaniel should die without issue, I give same to Jacob Caruthers, or next male heir by Ann his wife.” Feb 20, 1753. Test’ Thomas Bonner, Richd Clemens, Elizabeth Wilkins. No. 111. William Wilson of Perg, for £15 pd by Joseph Riddick, of afsd, sold 50a on South west side of Ballahack Swamp, on sd Josephs line, a patent to Zach Chancey Mar 6, 1740. Seal Oct 13, 1753. ; No. 112. Elizabeth Pratt widow, of Perq Co—for “love I bear toward my children, have given. To Mary Pratt 1 negro called Will, To Deborah Pratt 1 negro called Jack, To Richd Pratt 1 negro called Welcome, To Joseph Pratt 1 negro called Tony, at the day of my death.” Sept 12, 1753. Test’ Joseph Creecy Jun, John Stepney. No. 113. Moses Elliott, planter—of Pera, for £2 s17 p6 pd by my Brother Benj Elliott, of afsd, “convey all right of plan’ whereon I live” 75a part of 200a which has been made over to him, by deed from myself, & son Benj, on North west side of Vosses Creek. Mar 27, 1753. Test’ Joseph Ratliff, Mary Ratliff. No. 114. Humphrey Griffin Sr, of upper Parish of Nansemond Co, Vir, for £10 pd by John Wallburton, of Chowan Co, N. C. sold land in Perg, on Ming (Minge) Creek, between settlement made by Ephraditus Brinkley, & line of Joseph Burket, sd land given sd Burket, by his father John Burket, & was conveyed by sd Joseph, to me April 15, 1733. Seal Sept. 29, 1753. Humphrey & Martha Griffin. Test’ Elizabeth Griffin, Joseph Griffin. No. 115. May 3, 1753. George Parsons, of Berkeley Parish, Perq Co, planter —for 9 Barrels of pork, pd by Abraham Mullen, of same, planter—sold 50a on No East Side of Perq River, “part of 356a grt to Richard Whidbee, Oct 19 1716” one half of which sd Whidbee, sold to Samuel Parsons, father of sd George, John, & Mary Parsons. Test’ Thos Weeks, Abraham Riggs. No. 116. Oct 12, 1758. Elihu Albertson, of Pera, planter—for £15 pd by Edward Turner Sr, of same—sold 125a “on branches of Deep Creek,” out of the RECORDS OF DEEDS 161 south-west side of Little River, surveyed by John Clayton Esq, Dept surveyor of sd Co. Test’ Thos Weeks, William Weeks. No. 117. Sept 18, 1753. Moses Davis, in Craven Co, N. C. for £35 pd by Joseph Hurdle of Perg, sold 175a on the main desert, & Long Branch, in Perq, & Chowan Co, part of land Thomas Davis, bought of Thomas Docton, April 19, 1722, & came to sd Moses by the death of his father sd Thomas. Test’ Josiah Granbery, Jr, Hardy Hurdle, Thomas Coffield. No. 118. Thomas Eason of Perg, for “love I bear my son William” of afsd— have given 175a on the main desert, south of my plan’ adj “patten of John Perry.” Test’ Nicholas Stallings Jr, Jas Eason, Hardy Hurdle. Oct 10, 1753. No. 119. A. Thomas Lamb of Pergq, planter—for £9 s10 pd by William Wil- son, of afsd—sold 50a on So Wt side of Perq River, which runs to Cypress Creek, between Henry, & Thos Lamb. July 16, 1753. Test’ Samuel Sitterson, Ben Scarbrough. No. 119. B. Mar 29, 1753. John Jones of Perq, planter—for £25 pd by Moses Baker, of afsd—sold 150a called “Mill branch” given me by my father Peter Jones, by him patented. Oct 19, 1716, whereon he did live.” Test’ Dan’l Barber, William White, Joseph Gilbert. No. 120. William Middleton of Perq, farmer—& Sarah his wife, for “love we bear our son Joseph Arnold” of same—do give 110a on west side of Little River, pt of a tract, formerly belonging to Lawrence Arnold, adj Edward Dowdy, Edward Turner, & Elihu Albertson. Jan 17, 1754. Test’ Samuel Parsons, Gabriel Cosand. No. 121. Thomas Lane of Perq, planter—for £6 pd by James Sitterson, of afsd—Carpenter—sold 5214a, on West side of the Road, adj Mary Barker. Test’ Ephrim Elliott, Samuel Sitterson. Sept 28, 1753. No. 122. Samuel Newby of Pery, planter—for £70 pd by Francis Jones, of afsd—sold 50a on West side of Perq River, at the “old footway, going to the Island” on the edge of the Swamp, near the mouth of “Holloways Point.” June 24, 1753. Test’ Robt Newby, Wm Newby, James Townsen. No. 123. Jan 15, 1754. William Middleton, & Sarah his wife, of Berkeley Parish, Perq Co, for £4 s13 pd by Elihu Albertson, of some—sold 440a, on line of Edward Dowdie, & Edward Turner, a grt to Lawrence Arnold. Test’ Samuel Parsons, Gabriel Cosand. No. 124. Jan 9, 1754. William Blitchenden, for £15 pd by Abraham Wil- Son, sold 20a near the corner of “Edwards old field, in Mulberry Swamp” adj Joseph Smith, & sd Wilson. Test’ Joseph Murdaugh, Thomas Small. No. 125. Aaron Wood of Pasq Co, planter—for £30 pd by Dan’l Saint, of Pera, Carpenter—sold 70a, on North Hast Side of Perq River, & Pocoson, patented by Rich’d Cheston Sr, year 1694, 50a of which was sold to Wm Bogue, Oct. 14, 1718, left in his will, to his dau Miriam, now wife of Gideon Bundy, who sold sd land to me. The other 20a conveyed to me by Thos Bagley. Jan 20, 1754. No. 126. Pursuant to the will of Truman Moore, we have marked trees, on the “Manor lands,” for a division, between sons of sd Truman; adj Pleasant Winslow, & William White. 18, 7mo 1754, John Moore, Wm White, Daniel Saint. No, 127. April 1, 1754. Michael Lawrence, & Susannah his wife, for £20 810, pd by Lemuel Riddick, sold 200a on “Loosing Swamp” in Chowan Co, & Pera, called “Mount Jolly” sd Susannah being the dau of Susannah Larcomb, a1 162 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY late of Nansemond Co, in Vir, dec’d, division having been made between sd Susannah, & her sister Elizabeth, late wife of Hugh Morton dec’d. Test’ Josiah Granbery, Jethro Darden. No. 128. William Long of Perq, planter—for £13 s10 pd by Joshua Skinner, Exor of Est of John Felt dec’d, “do sell to Job Felt (a minor) son of sd John, 240a adj Edward Wilson, a grant to John Pettiver April 1, 1723” & by him elapsed, & was grt to sd Long Aug 4, 1726, & sold by him to sd Felt, which was never pd, & deed never executed. April 15, 1754. Test’ Wm Wyatt, John Swain. No. 129. Articles of agreement, between John Griffin, & Uriah Hudson, (over a division of land) have consented to allow William White, & Thomas Newby, to make division, & “do bind ourselves in the sum of £50, never to disturb, or molest each other, in the quiet possession of what is their side of the line laid out” Mar 4, 1754. Test’ Thomas Newby, John Murdaugh. No. 130. Hannah Sitterson of Perq, for “love I bear my son Samuel, have given 75a whereon he now lives” formerly held by Wm Phelps, & Ralph Boazman, adj William Townsend. Aug 24, 1753. Test’ Jos White, Thos Bullock, John White. No. 131. Henry Hall of Perg, planter—for “love I bear my son Edward,” of afsd, planter—have given 125a, called “Lazy Point’ adj land whereon I now live. Test’ Joshua Skinner, Sarah Skinner. July 11, 1754. No. 132. July 13, 1754. Samuel Charles of Perg, planter—for £14 pd by William Foster, of same, planter—sold 396a, the Southermost part of a grt to my gr-father, along Whedbees line. Test’ John Whedbee, Richd Whedbee. No. 133. Joshua Elliott of Perg, planter—for £11 s5 pd by Joseph Winslow, of same, planter—sold 30a, adj Jonathan Sherwood, Benjamin Wilson, & Joseph White. Test’ Joseph Elliott, Thos Elliott. July 15, 1754. No. 134. Thomas Wiggins of Chowan, & Christian his wife, for £40 pd by Willis Wilson, of Isle of Wight Co, Vir, sold 100a in Perq, according to its most “ancient bounds.” ‘Test’ Robert Fry, John Twine. Narhan’l Field, Ed- mund Godwin. No. 135. Samuel Sitterson of Perg, for £25 pd by William Townsend, of afsd, sold 75a between my brother James, & sd Townsend, patented by Daniel Snooks, Feb 25, 1696, & sold by sd Snooks to Edward Holmes, & by sd Holmes to John Lilly, & by sd Lilly dec’d, bequeathed to his daus Sarah, & Hannah Sitterson, sd land given me by my father James Sitterson, in his will. Aug 24, 1753. Test’ Will Skinner, Thos Small, Charles Jordan. No. 136. William Hollowell of Pera, for £55 pd by Abner Hollowell, of afsd—sold 130a on No East Side of Pocoson, running to Juniper Swamp, adj Rountree, & Field. Test’ Nicholas Stallings, Moses Field, Sarah Field. Sept 2, 1754. No. 137. Joseph Griffin of Chowan, for £3 pd by Jacob Perry Sr, of Pera, sold 50a “at a Marsh on So Side of Hickory Branch.” Oct 21, 1754. Test’ Jonathan Phelps, Francis Nixon. No. 138. Oct 19, 1754. Mary Henby of Perq, for £18 pd by Gideon Maudlin, of afsd, farmer—sold 143a near Suttons Creek, “patented by John Henby, year 1741, 587a, & was divided between my self, & brother Sylvanus Henby, by our fathers will, 5, 3mo 1752, this being the lower part of sd land.” Test’ Sylvanus Henby, Joseph Barber, John Maudlin. RECORDS OF DEEDS 163 No. 139. John Hollowell, of Pera, planter—for £6 pd by Joseph Perry, of afsd—sold 35a, part of a patent, to William Kitchen, 1719, adj John Hollowell, and Timothy Clare. Test’ Joseph Winslow, Mary Perry. Oct. 14, 1754. No. 140. July 29, 1754. John Jackson, of Tyrrel Co, St Andrews Parish, planter—for £22 pd by Charles Taylor, of Perg, Berkeley Parish, planter—sold 80a, on West Side of Little River, in Pera Co, & sd Berkeley Parish, part of 437a grt to Joseph, & John Robinson, Mar 25, 1750, & sold by them to me, & my wife Sarah, & William Magorm, & wife Francis, Oct 13, 1750. Test’ William Weeks, Jeremiah Hendricks. No. 141. John Lasey of Pera, planter—for £30 pd by John Stone, Carpenter, & his brother William Stone, planter—of afsd, sold 100a on north west side of Vosses Creek, adj Benj Elliott, Abraham Haskett, & Mary Kenyon, widow of John, “being land on which John Stone dec’d, dwelt,” & gave to his sons, John & William Stone. Test’ Jacob Elliott, James Elliott, Joseph Ratliff. Aug 17, 1754. No. 142. Jacob Perry Sr, of Pera, for £3 pd by Israel Perry, of afsd—sold part of a tract of land, on “Tongue of Reeds” adj sd Jacob, & Joseph Griffin. Test’ Jonathan Phelps, Francis Nixon. Oct Court, 1754. No. 143. Dec 31, 1754. John Barclift, son of William, of Pera, planter— for £70 pd by Capt Joseph Wilson, “of White Haven, in Cumberland, in Great Brittain, Mariner’—sold 100a in Perg, on So West side of Little River, adj John Arnold dec’d. Test’ Daniel Saint, Francis Nixon. No. 144. William Trumball of Pera, farmer—for £40 pd by John Stanton, of afsd—farmer, sold 50a at the head of Lillies Creek, adj John Holloway. Test’ John Holloway, Jonathan Sharbo. Feb 15, 1754. No. 145. Lemuel Snoden of Perg, farmer—for s17 p6 pd by John Barclift, of same, farmer—sold 3614a, on west side of Little River, adj Thos Barclift. Test’ Francis Layden, Tulle Williams. Jan 8, 1755. No. 146. Dec 24, 1754. John Riddick of Pera, for £89 pd by John Twine, of afsd—sold 100a on So West Side of Perq River, down to River Swamp, part of 450a grt to William Kitchen, April 1, 1713, & by him given to Daniel Rogerson, June 15, 173—, & by sd Rogerson, sold to Martin Asbell, Jan 13, 1732, which descended by his death to his son Pierce Asbell, who sold sd land to sd Riddock. Test’ Jas Norfleet, Luke Sumner. No. 147. Oct 30,1754. Abraham Blitchenden, planter—for £5 pd by Thomas Newby, Merchant—sold 100a on So West Side of Perq River, at the mouth of Mulberry Swamp, & the edge of the woods, running to “Drinking Hole Swamp,” adj sd Newby, & Abraham Wilson. Test’ Joseph Murdaugh, Thos Small, Luke Sumner. No. 148. Reuben Field, & Sarah his wife, for £100 pd by Joshua White, of Perd, sold 330a in the mouth of “Reedy Branch” adj Elias Stallings, & Moses Field, 500a of which was grt to William Hollowell, June 9, 1748, & 200a to Thomas Winslow, 1719. Seal Mar 6, 1755. Test’ Nichols Stallings, Josh’a White, Wm Harris. No. 149. Moses, & Ann Field of Perq, for £50 pd by John White, (son of Thomas) of afsd—sold 50a in the mouth of a branch, issuing out of the north side of Cypress Swamp, adj Joel Hollowell. Mar 6,1755. Test’ Nicholas Stallings, Josh’a White, Wm Harris. 164 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 150. Feb 28, 1755. John Holloway of Perq, planter—for £40 pd by Charles Blount, of Edenton, sold 200a in Perq, patented by my father Thos Holloway, adj Mr Jas Gibson, Mr. Thos Godfrey, & Mr John Barclift. Test’ Jas. Pierce, John Blount. No. 151. April 21, 1755. Joshua Maudlin of Perqg, planter—for £65 pd by Charles Blount, of Edenton, sold 80a, adj Tully Williams, & sd Maudlin. Test’ Ben Harvey, Jno Weeks. No. 152. April 5, 1755. William Blitchenden, for £65 pd by Thomas Newby, Merch’t sold 60a on So West side of Perq River, adj Sam’l Bond, John Smith, & Abraham Willson. Test’ Sam’l Bond, Sarah Newby. No. 153. Phenias Nixon of Perg, farmer—for s25 pd by Thos Overman, of afsd—sold 50a on the head of his plan’ a patent to sd Nixon. 16, 4mo 1755. Test’ Thos Nicholson, Sam’l Bentley, Josiah Bundy. No. 154. Mary Winslow (relict of John, late of Perq) for “love I do bear my children Josiah, Miriam, Thomas, Samuel, Ruth, & John Winslow, do give to each, a cow, & calf, to be delivered when them come of age, or marry.” Test’ Joseph Robinson, John Robinson, Joshua Morris. 16-4mo 1755. No. 155. Moses Elliott, & Judith his wife, of Perg, for £20 pd by Moses Barber, of afsd—sold 98a. 47a of which was grt to Abraham Saunders dec’d, & 41a a new patent, sd land “bequeathed to sd Judah Boice.’’ April 22, 1755. Test’ Francis Robbins, William Skinner. No. 156. William Blitchenden, for £3 s15 pd by Thomas Lane, of Pergq, sold 30a adj Benjamin Willson, & Abraham Blitchenden. June 8,1754. Test’ James Sitterson, Sam’l Sitterson. No. 157. John Perry, Sadler, of Perq—for £24 s13 pd by Joseph Outland, planter—sold 64a “where I now dwell’ on No east Side of Perq River, adj Jos Newby, John Lasey, Samuel Moore, Francis Toms, & sd Outland. Sept 9, 1754. Test’ Mary Williams, Joseph Ratliff. No. 158. John Stone of Perg, planter—for £15 pd by Ben Elliott Sr, of same—sold 40a, on No West Side of Vosses Creek, adj sd Elliott “at the Bear Garden Swamp.” Mar1,1755. Test’ Jos Ratliff, Mary Guyer. No. 159. Benjamin Elliott of Perg, planter—for £15 pd by John Stone, of same—sold 40a on No West Side of Vosses Creek, at the “mouth of Atkins Swamp,” where I now live. Test’ Joseph Ratliff, Mary Guyer. Mar 1, 1755. No. 160. Joseph Blount of Chowan, & Benjamin Scarbrough, of Perg, for £7 pd by John Harvey of Perq, sold one “dwelling house, on the Court House lot, on Phelps Point” which was built, on sd lot by Col Mac Scarbrough dec’d, & in his will directed to be sold, by public Vendue, & sd Blount has since married Elizabeth widow of sd Mac Scarbrough, Benjamin Scarbrough, eldest son of afsd, did sell sd house, unto John Harvey, he being the highest bidder. July 21, 1755. Test’ Thos Bonner, Charles Moore. Miles Harvey Clk. John Harvey Reg. No. 161. Abraham Blitchenden of Pera, for £6 pd by Richard Berryman, sold 30a on So Wt Side of Perq River, adj Evan Jones, & Thos Lane, “by the main drinking hole.” Test’ Richd Jones, John Hatfield, Wm Blitchenden. Oct 31, 1754. No. 162. Benjamin Perry, & Elizabeth his wife, for “love we bear our son-in-law Joel Hollowell, & our dau Miriam his wife,” do give a negro girl, named Lucy 8 years of age. Mar 3, 1755. Test’ Benjamin Perry Jr, Joseph Perry, Nicholas Stallings. — CEOS ee Oe See ec Oe ¢ RECORDS OF DEEDS 165 No. 163. Thomas White of Perg, for “love I bear my son Thomas Jr, of afsd—do give all the land I purchased of Daniel Smith, & Arthur Croxton, adj the land whereon my sd son now lives.” 11, 4mo 1755. Test’ Joshua White, John White, Joseph Winslow. No. 164. Thomas White, for “love I bear my son Joseph, of Perg, do give 100a whereon he now lives” 24, 4mo 1755. Test’ Joshua White, John White, Joseph Winslow. No. 165. Thomas Overman of Perg, planter—& Miriam my wife, for “love we do bear our son John do give 75a, part of a patent to Christopher Nichol- son, year 1714, & given by him to his dau Miriam, now wife of sd Overman, called “Folly land” at the mouth of Gum Swamp, on Suttons Creek,” adj Phenias Nixon. 21, 7mo 1755. No. 166. Benjamin, & Elizabeth Perry of Perg, for “love we bear our son- in-law John Taylor, & our dau Susannah, his wife, do give one Negro girl, named Dinah 6 years of age, & goods, & chattels in their possession.” Mar 3, 1755. Test’ Nicholas Stallings, Joseph Perry, Benjamin Perry. No. 167. Moses Barber, & John Harmon of Pergq, for £13 pd by Robert Avery, of afsd, sold 50a ‘on the main road, that goes to Edenton,” adj Moses Elliott, and Abraham Saunders. Test’ Charles Jordan, John Murdaugh. July 21, 1755. No. 168. Jacob Caruthers of Pera, for £15 pd by John Simmons of Chowan, sold 150a on South side of “Jeremiah Pratts Mill Swamp” adj William Wool- ard. Test’ Robt Sumner, Timothy Truelove. July 21, 1755. No. 169. Benjamin Simpson Sr, of Yeopim, for “love I bear my son Ben- jamin Jr,” do give one half of 106a on North Side of Yeopim River. Feb 17, 1755. Test’? Nicholas Williams, John Wallburton. No. 170. July 21, 1755. Thomas Newby, Merchant, for £65 pd by James Bacon, farmer—sold 80a on So West side of Perq River, adj Samuel Bond, “on Mulberry Branch.” ‘Test’ Joseph Jordan, Francis Newby. No. 171. Thomas Overman, & Miriam his wife, for £20 pd by Gabriel Cosand, of afsd, sold 75a, part of a tract, called the “Folly land” a patent to Christopher Nicholson, 1714, & by him given to his dau Miriam, wife of sd Overman, at the mouth of “Horsepen branch” along the main road to Henby’s line. Test’ Thomas Nicholson, Sarah Barrow, Miriam Nicholson. 21, Tmo 1755. No. 172. Thomas Overman, for £7 pd by Joseph Jordan, Schoolmaster; of Perq, sold plan’ on which sd Overman now dwells, in the fork of the Road, called “Weeks Road” a division between sd Overman, & Williiam Bundy dec’d. 21, Tmo 1755. Test’ Thomas Nicholson, Thomas Newby, John Overman. ae 173. Charles Overman Jr, of Perg, Blacksmith—for an exchange of a plan’ with Hannah Boswell, “Widdow of John” in Pasq Co, sold 50a where sd Hannah now lives, on River Pocosin. May 6, 1755. Test’ Thos Nicholson, Joseph Jordan, Thomas Overman. No. 174. Lords Pro’ grt unto Robert Wilson, planter, or Pera, for s3 paid, 145a on Hast side of Perq River. BW. Moseley, Robert Halton. Test’ William Moore, Truman Moore. Oct Court 1755, No. 175. Thomas Lane of Perg, planter—for £5 s5 pd by James Sitterson, of afsd, Carpenter—sold 51a in Chowan Co, adj Mary Barker. Oct 14, 1755. No. 176. Abraham Sanders of Bladen Co N. C. for £33 pd by William Lamb of Pera, sold 190a on So Wt side of Perq River, between lands of 166 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Charles Jordan, & Col John Harvey, to line of John Pritlow. Oct 13, 1755. Test’ Joseph White, Jno Sanders, Jno White. No. 177. George Spivey of Chowan, planter—for £7 s15 pd by Moses Roun- tree, of Perg, sold tract of land, “which was grt unto George Eason.” July 12, 1755. Test’ Nicholas Stallings, Abraham Hill. No. 178. Mary Kenyenon of Pergq, for £10 pd by Joshua Hasket of afsd— sold 200a on Cypress Branch, adj Joseph Newby, Robt Bogue, & Edward Maudlin, to the middle of pond Swamp, a grt to Peter Albertson. Feb 19, 1755. Test’ Jno Perisho, Sarah Perisho. No. 179. Benjamin Sanders of Perg, for £17 s15 pd by Sam’l Smith of afsd— sold 3414a adj Joseph, & Joshua Elliott, & Samuel Newby. July 28, 1755. Test’ John Smith, Joseph Smith, John Murdaugh. No. 180. Joshua Elliott of Perg, for £22 s10 pd by Samuel Smith of afsd— sold 50a in: “Little Horse Neck’ adj Ben Wilson, & Ben Sanders. July 24, 1755. Test’ Joseph White, Francis Nixon, Jno Smith. No. 181. Feb 18,1755. Lords Pro’ grt unto John Perisho of Perg, planter; for s3 pd 235a, ‘in the Parish of Berkeley, Co of Perq, on No East side of Perq River” adj Joseph Scott. Granville. Francis Corbin. Test’ James Campbell, Richard Niger. No. 182. July 8, 1749. Lords Pro’ grt unto Joseph Perisho, for s3 pd 140a on North Side of “Beaver Cove Swamp,” Berkeley Parish, Perq Co, “being the surplus land within lines of Francis Toms patent.” E. Moseley. Test’ Thos Relfe, Jno Clayton. No. 183. Jan 19,1753. Lords Pro’ grt unto Thomas Hollowell of Pera, 300a in Berkeley Parish, Perq Co, “at a Cypress in the Drinking Pond.” Granville. James Innes. Francis Corbin. Test’ James Campbell, Benjamin Munden. No. 184. Jonathan Pearson of Pergq, in con’ of £35 pd by Samuel Bartlett, late of New England, Mariner—sold 50a on east side of Perq River, adj Thomas Bagley. Jan 19, 1756. Test’ Joseph White, Cornelius Moore, Robert Bogue. No. 185. Oct 14, 1755. Thos. Stafford of Perq, for £30 pd by Enoch Raper (planters) of afsd, sold 70a on branches of Deep Creek, being the “lower part of a tract,” adj Elihu Albertson, & Jacob Mullen, across to sd Stafford, near Simon Perisho. Test’ Joseph Robinson, Thos. Robinson. No. 186. Oct 14,1755. Enoch Raper, planter—of Perg, to Joseph Robinson, Merchant—of afsd, for £40 sold 50a on Sou’t side of Little River, “where Chris- topher Nicholson formerly dwelt, after his death where Wm Bundy dwelt, on a large branch near sd Robinsons house.” Test’ Wm. Tomblin, Thos. Weeks, T. Roberson. No. 187. Thos Overman of Perg, for £25 pd by Thos Nicholson of afsd, trader—sold 50a adj “Little River Bridge,” sd land sold by Wm Bundy, to sd Overman April 14, 1744, at the mouth of a branch near the Pocosin, to the main public Road, “reserving three small parcels, one for the Meeting house, a deed to my brother Charles, & a deed to Charles Jordan.” Thomas, & Miriam Overman. 27d, 11mo 1755. Test’ Charles Taylor, John Overman, Christopher Nicholson. No. 188. Cornelius Moore of Perg, for “love I do bear my brother Gideon,” of afsd, have given 116a, adj Wm Bagley dec, “now in possession of Benjamin Maudlin, & Joseph Mayo, near the main Road, plan’ where my father John Moore dec’d did live, but if he die without issue, to my brother Joseph, provided wi Sn A TP ae aR RO TEN TIO TOD MED ELATED CE Oi RECORDS OF DEEDS 167 he deliver up land at Ballahack unto my sister Bettie Bartlett.” Oct 27, 1755. Test’ Benjamin Maudlin, Joseph Mayo, Joseph Ratliff. No. 189, Cornelius Moore, in con’ of love I do bear my brother Joseph, have given 150a in Balahac near sd Swamp, adj William Moore, & if he die to my sister Bettie Bartlett. Oct 27, 1755. Test’ Benj Munden, Jos Mayo, Ratliff. fees Jonathan Sharbo of Pera, planter—for £25 pd by Thos Weeks of same, sold 100a on So West Side of Little River, adj pris Gordon, Thos Weeks, & River Pocosin, “a grt to Wm Jackson Jan 1, 1694,” for 312a. Jan 12, 1756. Test’ Jno Weeks, Thos Weeks Jun, Rosamond Barclift. No. 191. Robert Evans Jun, of Perq, planter—for £12 s10 pd by Pleasant Winslow, widow, of same, planter—sold 60a at the East oorane: of a tract patented by Thos Jessop, “peing a Neck, called New Neck.” Jan 20, 1756. Test’ Jos White, Jos Murdaugh, Francis Toms. No. 192. George Eason Sen of Pera, in con’ of “love I do bear my son George,” of afsd, have given 175a on South side of my plan’, along a patent I bought of John Perry, to a line between me, & my Brother Thos Eason, dec, & the main Desert. Jan 13, 1756. Test’ Jo Riddick, John Hollowell, Robt Riddick. No. 193. Aug 29, 1747. Jno. Campbell of Edenton, Merchant—to John Stevenson, of Pera, planter—Whereas; Elizabeth Chandler of St Marys Parish, at Lambeth, in Co of Surry, Grt Britian, Widow—dau of Edward Catchmaid dec, only son of Thomas Catchmaid dec, who was brother, & devisee, named in the will of George Catchmaid dec, of Nancemon, in America, who died seized of land called “Birkswear,” in Perq Co, N. C. (33338a) by virtue of a “grt April 1, 1663, from Sir Wm Berkeley, Gov of Vir,” did by letter of Att’, Feb 12, 1738, appoint Henry Winslow, Gent, of London att’ to take possession of sd land who did by Gen’l Court, July 1740, recover 850a called “Stevensons point,” part of sd land, & sd Elizabeth did “some time after recovery, departed this life,’ whereby it descended to William Berkeley, of St Pauls, Covent Garden, Co of Middlesex; eldest son of sd Elizabeth, by her former husband John Berkeley dec, & sd Berkeley, did release sd land unto John Humpage, of Gravesend, in Co Kent, & Ann Hinds, of St Helens London Widow—& they did sell same to George Low, of London, & sd Low did appoint John Campbell, Att’ to dispose of sd land, for a Val’ con’ unto John Stevenson, for £25. Test’ Jos. Anderson, John Nichols, Joseph Sutton. No. 194. Joseph Sanders, & Mary his wife, in Pera, for £11 pd by Samuel Newby, of afsd, sold 52a of woodland, on Wst side of Perq River, between Benjamin, & Joseph Sanders, adj Joseph, & Samuel Standing, to line of Robt Newby, & down his line to Francis, & Samiiel Newby. May 17, 1755. Test’ Edward Robbins, Robt. Newby, Benjamin Sanders. No. 195. Samuel Charles of Perq, planter—for £17 s10 pd by John Maudlin, planter—of afsd, sold 50a on North East side of Gum Swamp, on So East side of Suttons Creek, adj orphans of James Henby, & line of William Bogue, a piece of new land patented by Foster Toms. Oct 28, 1755. Test’ William Albertson, William Maudlin, John Peirce. No. 196. Jane Jones widow—relict of Jonathan dec’ of Perq Co, for “love I bear my son Joseph Jones, have given one negro named David—1 feather bed, bolster, & 2 pillows—1 pr of sheets—1 pr of blankets—1 Rug—i Bed- Ri a en ee eg ea 168 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY stead, mat & cord, to be delivered to him when 21 years of age.” Nov 13, 1755. Test’ Thos Jones, John Bateman. No. 197. Clement Hall of Chowan Co, Clerk—for £45 pd by John Perisho Sen, of Perg, planter—sold 104a on North East side of Perq River, being one pt of 208a formerly Jas. Perishos. April 15, 1756. Test’ James Gibson, Samuel Barclift. No. 198. Caleb White of Perg, for £10 pd by Julius Bunch, sold 311%, adj Thos Newby, Thos Elliott, & Nathan Newby, pt of a survey taken up by sd Caleb, year 1755. April 12, 1756. Test’ Reuben Perry, John Brinn. No. 199. Thomas Godfrey, & Mary his wife of Perq, for £10 s10 pd by James Brinkley of afsd—sold 100a, being pt of land whereon Daniel Hall lived, called “Carpenters old Field” adj John Hopkins. April 19, 1756. Test’ Joseph White, James Gibson, Thos Jones. No. 200. Hannah Boswell of Perq, widow—in con’ of a “marriage to be solemnized between George Taylor & me” have given unto him 50a in Berkeley Parish, Perqg Co, on South side of Little River, near the head thereof, where Charles Overman, formerly lived, around line of John Boswell, now in pos- session of sd Hannah.” April 17, 1756. Test’ Thomas Weeks Jun. No. 201. July 15, 1756. Elizabeth Calldrom, & John Harvey, of Pergq, “for a con’ sold to John Morris, of afsd 200a on No East side of Perq River, adj Edward Turner, (sd land bequeathed to sd Elizabeth by the will of hér father James Cole dec). Said Elizabeth, in the year 1725, (together with her then husband Thos Harvey, Esq dec) did sell unto Richd Morris, of afsd, (father of sd John) a plan who after sd sale died, & shortly after Thos Harvey died. So sd land was never sold according to law, now sd Elizabeth, with John Harvey, eldest son of sd Thomas dec, do set over unto sd John Morris, sd land whereon he now lives.” Test’ Ben Harvey, Miles Harvey. No. 202. May 26,1756. Thos Garrett of Chowan, for £20 pd by John Harvey, of Perq-sold 200a on South side of Perq River, near sd River, adj Joseph Barrow dec, “formerly in poss’ of Widow Gilbert,” to Samuel Skinner’s line, formerly Joseph Burkets, & “Yates old field” pt of a grt unto John Pettiver Dec 20, 1720, & by him sold to sd Garrett, July 20, 1731. Test’ Thos Garrett Jun, Jesse Garrett. No. 203. Caleb Elliott of Perg, for £5 pd by Joseph Smith Sen of afsd, sold 135a out of a grt unto the said Elliott 1756. July 14, 1756. Test’ John Smith, Benjamin Sanders, No. 204. Caleb Elliott of Perg, for £40 pd by Reuben Perry, of afsd—sold 55a on Wst side of Cypress Swamp, adj John Boyce, & Gabriel Newby, to the middle of Gum Branch. Test’ Joshua Skinner, John Boyce. July 19, 1756. No. 205. Caleb Elliott, for £40 pd by John Boyce, of Perq, sold 63a, on sd Elliotts patent line, adj Gabriel Newby, up Gum Branch. July 19, 1756. Test’ Joshua Skinner, Reuben Perry. No. 206. James Pierce of Perg, Planter—for £10 pd by Jacob Mullen, of afsd—sold 79a, adj Thomas Knowles. Test’ Jas Pierce, Peter Cartright. Mar 12, 1756. No. 207. George Low of London, packer—Whereas: John Humpage, Mariner, & Ann Hinds, have made release of a plan’ called “Birkswear” in Car, July 15, 1744, “now in occupation of one Henry Winslow, it being to my advantage to sell same, do appoint John Campbell, of Edenton, N. C. Merchant—my Att’ to make suit for recovery of same, & do authorize him to sell to the highest e pila ae RECORDS OF DEEDS 169 bidder, & deliver, proceeds to me.” Test’ Archibald Wynn, Benjamin Sharp. 0, 1746. ave ag te John Smith of Perq, Merchant—for £42 s13 pd by Ephrim Luten, of Chowan Co, sold 200a in Perg, adj Archibald Holmes, “at the mouth of a small gut,” thence to the Sound. Test’ Jonathan Phillips, Jas Houghton, John Hinds. Oct 19, 1756. 4 209. Samuel Perry of Pera, Planter—for £30 pd by Samuel Bagley, of ited secte 180a on So Side of Indian Branch, adj Benjamin Wilson, formerly given by Thomas Docton, to Samuel Perry. Oct 16, 1756. Test’ James , Jesse Perry. pero Thomas Lane of Pera, Planter—for £6 s15 p5 pd by James Sitter- son, carpenter—of afsd, sold 62%a formerly held by Wm Blitchenden, & 38a foriibrly the property of Wm Phelps, adj Abraham Wilson. Oct 15, 1756. Test’ Jacob Wilson, Abraham Mullen. if No. 211. Benjamin Elliott of Pera, for £4 pd by Joshua Elliott, of afsd sold 100a on So East side of Bosses (Vosses) Creek adj Charles eke Joseph Outland & Joseph Newby, a a a Creek. Oct 18, 1756. es rs, Samuel Smith, Charles Jordan. ith 83 Munden of Perq, planter—for £12 pd by Joshua Perisho, Cooper, of afsd—sold 100a on So side of Little River, adj Overman & Winslow. Test’? Obadiah Small, Thomas Robinson, William Barclift, Joseph Robinson. 6. ae passe Munden, for £11 pd by Obadiah Small, of Perg, Cooper—sold 65a on So side of Little River, adj Joshua Perishoe, part of a grt to sd sundon, Feb 17, 1756. Seal Feb 17, 1756. William, & Hannah Munden. Test’ Joshua Perishoe, William Barclift, Thos Robinson, Joseph mobianon. No. 214. Jan 22, 1756 “We, the subscribers; promise to pay unto Benjamin Weaver Jr, £13 s2 p11, one half in pork, & the other half, jan Indian Corn, at market price, before Jan 1—next.” Nathan Newby. Test’ Nathan Simmons. No. 215. Joseph Winslow of Perq, Yeoman—for £2 s10 pd by John white, son of Thomas White, of afsd—sold 50 on No East side of Perq River, adj Joshua White & Elias Stallings, part of 400a grt unto Thomas Winslow, my gr-father, Nov 11, 1719. Test’ Joshua White, Joel Hollowell, Dan’l Saint. Jan 17, 1757. No. 216. John Parish, of Tyrrell Co, St Andrews Parish, for £48 pd by John Barclift Sr, of Berkeley Parish, Perq Co, sold 685a, “which my late father John Parish of sd Co, & Parish, did by his will 1738, give to me, his only son,” at the mouth of Deep Creek, except 100a already passed to Wm Colson, & Ann his wife, where he now lives.” Jan 3, 1757. Test’ John Weeks, Thos Weeks Jr, No. 217. Israel Winslow of Perq, planter—for £5 s8 pd by Benjamin Winslow of afsd, planter—sold 200a, on No East side of Perq River, part of a tract, grt unto John Winslow, adj Jacob Perry, Timothy Winslow, & Thomas White. Test’ Joseph Perry, John Smith. Jan 15, 1757. No. 218. Richard Cheaston, of Bladen Co, N. C. for £10 pd by Dan’l Saint, (in behalf of Robert Wilson, of Perq) sold to sd Wilson 100a, on No Hast side of Perg River, called “Grassy Point” part of land, whereon David Harris lived, & left to dau’s, Sarah, & Ann Harris, in his will, now in possession of John Morris. Test’ Isaac Overman, Jno Chancey, Sam’l Saint. Nov 27, 1756. 170 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 219. Daniel Saint of Perg, Carpenter—for £12 pd by Robt Wilson, of afsd—sold 100a, on No Hast side of Perq River, called “Grassy Point” the “Manor plan’ on which David Harris lived, & left to his dau, Ann Smith, in his will, adj land left to her sisters, Sarah, & Elizabeth Harris. Jan 18, 1757. Test’ Thos Newby, Aaron Morris, Joseph Riddick. No. 220. Benjamin Scarbrough, of Pera, for £30 pd by John Hubbard, of afsd, sold 160a, called “Chinquapin Ridge,” adj land sold to me by Wm Arrington, pt of a grt, to Juliana Laker, April 1, 1718/19. Seal April 19, 1757. Test’ William Arrington, Charles Moore. No, 221. Nov 9, 1755. Lords Pro’, for £10 pd by John Hubbard, doth grant, 79a in the Parish of Berkeley, Co of Perg, on the West side of Perq River, “being the surplus land within bounds, of a patent, to Nathan Newby. Gran- ville. Francis Corbin, Ben Wheatley. Test’ Robert Kirshaw. No, 222. Benjamin Scarbrough of Perq, for £30 pd by William Arrington, of afsd, Planter—sold 160a, on South Side of Perq River, by the side of Deep Branch, “near Castletons Creek Swamp.” April 20, 1757. Test’ John Hub- bard, Charles Moore. No. 223. April 7, 1757. Joshua Small, & Charity his wife, of Perq, for £25 pd by William Davis, of afsd—sold 50a, on “So Side of Loosing Swamp,” pt of 888a grt to John Harris, & John Lackum, April 21, 1695, & sold by them to John Moseley, who conveyed sd land to Jas. Redding, who bequeathed it in his will, to his son James, he dying intestate, it came to John Redding, his brother, who bequeathed sd land in his will, to his sisters; Rachel Davis, Mary Davis, & Charity Small, which sd lot did fall, to sd wife of sd Joshua. Test’ Henry Hill, Isaac Hill, Marmaduke Norfleet. No. 224. Wm Woolard, & Mary his wife, of Chowan, for £30 pd by Joseph Williams, late of Vir’, sold 175a on “north side of Mr. Jeremiah Pratts, Mill Swamp,” patented by Mr Wm Wyatt, 1745, & sold by him to me. Oct 1, 1756. Test’ John Vail, Thos Williams. No. 225. Caleb Elliott of Perg, for £5 pd by Joseph Newby, sold unto James Wilson, son of Isaac, Dec’d, (a minor) 75a, adj Pritlow Ellott, & Thomas Newby, down Mill Swamp, to line of Gabriel Newby. Jan 17, 1757. Test’ Haig Elliott, Penina Elliott. No. 226. Sept 2, 1756. William Magound, & Frances, his wife, of Pera, for £30 pd by Aaron Jackson, of afsd, sold 5214a, on So West side of Little River, at the mouth of “Doctons Branch,” to Thos Weeks back line. Test’ John Bartlet, Isaac Sitterson, John Weeks. No. 227. Aug 16, 1756. Joseph Harron of Chowan, Mariner—for £50 pd by Joseph Creecy, of Perg, Planter—sold 27a on North Side of Albemarle Sound, at the mouth of Yeopim River, known by the name of “Batts grave.” Test’ Andrew Knox, John Simmons, Argile Simmons. No. 228. Thomas Bagley of Perq, Planter—for £10 s10 pd by Sam’l Bartlet, of afsd, Mariner—sold 14a on East Side of Perq River, on lines of sd Bartlet, & Bagley. Mar 31, 1757. Test’ Dan’l Saint, Jos. Ratliff. No. 229. Samuel Bagley, Bricklayer—for £50 pd by Robt Evans, Jun, Planter—of Perq sold 100a, adj Thomas Hollowell, Peter Pierson, & Gideon Bundy, to line of Aaron Wood. Nov 9, 1756. Test’ Abner Eason, Jéremiah Bundy. RECORDS OF DEEDS 171 No. 230. Mar 19, 1751. Thos Lane Sen, Planter—for £4 pd by John Chappel Planter—sold 30a, Between Richard Berryman, & James Sitterson. Test’? Thomas Newby, John Murdaugh, Jos Jordan. No. 231. Robert Riddick of Pera, for 5s pd by John Harmon, of afsd, ackd “one grist mill, in the fork of Castletons Creek, with all appurtenances. April 19, 1757. Test’ Jos White, Jas Sitterson, Ben Scarbrough. 232. May 18, 1753. Lords Pro’ grant unto Joseph Creecy, of Chowan Co, “ i ley Co of Perg,” 290a on Egger- —for 3s paid “grt land in Parish of Berke ‘a ada ares yearly rent of sil p8, for every hundred acres, to be paid tons line, for before the feast of St Michael,” at the Court House of Perg. Granville, James Innes, Fra Corbin. Miles Gale, Jas Campbell. No. 233. Abraham Wilson of Pera, Hatter—for £65 pd by Isaac Vic, Hatter— late of Craven Co, sold one Negro Wench, 15 years of age, Named Juda, & one Negro girl, Named Phillis. June 1, 1757. Test’ John Lain, Joseph Lain. No. 234. Simon Stallings of Pera, planter—for £21 s6 p8 pd by Isaac Lilly, of afsd, sold 232a, adj Thos Hobbs, James Field, Thos. Rountree, & sd Stallings, pt of a patent unto Thomas Blitchenden Dec 6, 1728, & 182a grt *. sd Blitch- enden, Nov 18, 1727, “an Est of inheritance.” Mar 2, 1757. Test’ Abraham Riddick, Nicholas Stallings, Joseph Lilly. No. 235. July 8,1757. Joseph Creecy, of Perg, to Joseph Outland, of afsd, planter—Whereas; Thos Nicholson of Pera, had an attachment agst the Est of George Taylor, for £3 13s 4p, & Joseph Robinson of same, prosecuted another attachment agst sd Est, (for debt due him in Oct Court) & likewise Joseph Outland, for £5 4s 4p in same Co; & obtained Judgment, for sd sums due them. Joseph Creecy, Sheriff of sd Co, made return “that there was no goods, or chattels of sd Taylor to be found,” & did expose for sale a tract of land at public Vendue, which sd Joseph Outland purchased, for £25 being the highest bidder.” Test’? Jasper Charlton, Joseph Robinson. No. 236. William Halsey, & Martha his wife, of Peraq, for “love we bear our dau Christian Knox, “& in con’ of 3s pd by sd Christian, gave 5la between Eggertons Mill & Pratts Mill,” Northermost pt of plan’ where sd Halsey lives,” adj land of the late Jchn Matthias. Aug 7, 1756. Test’ Joseph Creecy, Thomas Ward. No. 237. Richard Wood of Perg, Tayler—for £79 pd by John Clayton, of afsd, sold 99a, on East side of Suttons Creek, adj Whidbee, & Elizabeth Riggs, grt “unto George Sutton May 22, 1694, & by him in his will bequeathed to his dau *Deborah,” & by heirship to her son Richard Wood. May 19, 1755. Test’ John Wilkins, Richard Whidbee. No. 238. Feb 3, 1756. Lords Pro’ in con’ of 10s pd by Caleb Elliott, of Perg, “hath grt land in Berkeley Parish, Co of Pera,” 480a on the Wst Side of Perq River, adj Thos Newby, & Thomas Blliott. Granville. Frans Corbin, Ben Wheatley. Test’ Richd. Vigers. No. 239. Sarah Modlin of Perg, for “love I bear my children; Joseph, Ashley, dau Esbill, & Jethro Modlin, do give goods & chattels.” Jan 21, 1757, Test’ John Swain, George Nichols. *Deborah m 2d Wm Wood, father of sd Richard. 172 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 240. Nov 8, 1756. Joseph Smith of Perq, planter—for £20 pd by James Bacon, of Nansemond Co, Vir’, Planter—sold 50a, adj Samuel Bond, & Abraham Wilson, to line of Mary Baker. Test’ Thomas Newby, Joseph Murdaugh. No. 241. William Arenton of Perq, planter—for £45 pd by Edward Penrice, of afsd, planter—sold 193a, “land that fell to me from my Mother, & Uncle Samuel Bond,” on North side of Albemarle Sound, adj Henry, & Edward Hall, & along his line to Bentleys Creek, & Wm Longs line, pt of a tract “belonging to Edward Willson.” Mar 5,1757. Test’ William Wyatt, Wm. Ashley. No. 242. Feb 28,1757. John Smith, of Beaufort Co, for £16 pd by Ephrim Sutton, of Perg, sold 100a, on “So Side of Franks Creek,” adj James Sutton, & John Felt. Test’ Arthur Allen, Robt. Turner. No. 243, April 13,1757. Peter Parker of Perg, Planter—for £16 pd by Darby Moore, of afsd, sold 50a, on Gum Swamp, adj Thos Boswell. Test’ Elisha Parker, Thos Bozwell. No. 244, Oct. 18, 1757. John Chancey, & Miriam his wife, of Bladen Co N. C. for £50 pd by Sylvanus Willson, sold 150a, in Perq Co, on So Wst Side of Perq River, adj Thos Jones, & John Jones, “with 150a (now belonging to Thos Jones) grt unto Thos Paine, April 20, 1694, & was given to his son Joseph, in his will,” & sd Joseph, bequeathed same to his son Thomas, & sd Thomas dying intestate, sd land fell to Miriam Chancey, wife of sd John, & Rebecca Wilson, wife of sd Sylvanus, who were sisters, & co-heirs of sd Thomas Paine, dec’d. Test’ Nath’n Newby, Robt Newby, Jas Sitterson. No. 245. Sept 19, 1757. George Fletcher, of Hide Co, for £26 pd by John Harvey, of Perg, sold 104a, on No East Side of Perq River, adj Thos Bateman, up the Branch that divides sd land from Thos Sherrods, (orphan of David dec’d) sd land “with like quantity belonging to sd Sherrad was grt to Thos Attoway, July 26, 1708,” & was sold after his death, by Elenor his dau, to Harris Willoby Mar 27, 1716, & by sd Willoby, conveyed unto Thomas Collins, April 15, 1717, & by sd Collins, to Ralph Fletcher, father of sd George, Jan 10, 1721/2, & was “bequeathed to his son in his will.” Test’ Joseph Ratliff, Joshua Fletcher. No. 246. Joseph Lilly, of Chowan, Husbandman—for £8 pd by Daniel Rogerson, of Perq Husbandman—sold 50a, in the “Pine Woods,” pt of a patent to Thos Lilly, adj Isaac Willson, & along Daniel Snooks line, to the main Road. Oct 17, 1757. Test’ John Callaway, Solom Wyatt, Isiah Rogerson. No. 247. John Barclift Sen, of Perg, for “love I bear my son John of same,” Farmer—have given 324a, on So Wt Side of Little River, & the “upper side of Deep Creek, where John Parish formerly lived.” Sept 17, 1757. John & Ann Barclift. Test’ James Gibson, William Barclift. No. 248. Oct 20, 1758. Luke, & Sam’l Bond, Jun, to Abraham Willson, for £40 sold 100a, on No Wst side of Cypress Creek, at the mouth of a Branch next to the Bridge, to the road, & Joseph Smiths line. Test’ Jos Jordan, Jos Lain, Thos Newby. ; No. 249. Aug 1, 1757. Samuel Bond Jun, for £60 pd by Joseph Murdaugh, sold 220a, on the west side of Cypress Creek, at the mouth of “Bull Branch,” adj James Bacon, Joseph Smith, & Abraham Willson, to Branch called “Tark- lin.” Test’ Thos Newby, Joshua Fletcher, John Pearson. No. 250. Oct 18,1757. John, & Miriam Chancey, of Bladen Co N. C. for £25 ' pd by John Jones, of Perg, sold 435a, on So West Side of Perg River, commonly called “Morrises” adj William Hall, “land whereon sd Jones now liveth,” sd RECORDS OF DEEDS 173 in, Nov 17, 1727, & was conveyed sed of James Beasley, by Thos Pain, q 08 —_ Paine, Mar 7, 1736, & in his will “bequeathed unto his dau Miriam, i now wife of sd John Chancey.” Test’ Jno Harvey, John Murdaugh. No. 251. Silvanus Henbe, of Pera, farmer—for £25 pd by se gury pgp ‘ . “Long branch of Suttons Creek, pt of a trac of afsd, farmer—sold 934a, near . min a be, sd land given me in his will, in 1740, by my father John Henbe, ee thats 18d, 8mo 1757. Test’ Gideon Modlin, Joseph Farmer, Ibertson. oo ae Sept 21, 1757. John Harvey of Pera, for £35 pd by Se Terner of afsd, sold 104a, on No East Side of Perq River, adj Thomas Bate- man, “sd land half of 208a grt to Thomas , a ee ; Ellena his dau to Harris oby, Ma j , xe iw Arcangelo Ped o Thos Collins, April 15, 1717, & by sd Collins, sold lloby, conveyed unt a oy ky eke: Jan 10, 1721/2, & by sd Fletcher, in his will given to his son George, & by sd George, Sept 29, 1757 deeded to me. Turner. pac . John Hubbard of Pera, Planter—for £12 pd by Timothy Walton, of Chowan Co, sold 60a, on So Side of Pera River, a grt unto J es ypiteses called “Chinquepin Ridge,” adj Benj’m Scarbrough. June 20, ‘ William Arrenton, Richd Walton. 5 No. 254. Edward Turner of Pera, “for love I bear my son — mt — 94 the middle pt of a grt unto do give 53a, on Deep Creek, “being Collins,” July 20, 1717, adj Elisha Albertson, & gerard Albertson. Oct 10, 1757 \ | Joseph Ratliff. Test’ Wm Bedgood, Abraham Turner, a No. 255. Edward Turner, for “love I bear my son John,” do give panera west side of Deep Creek, pt of a grt unto Thos Collins July 20, 1717, Macca of Elihu Albertson. Oct 17, 1757. Test’ Wm Bedgood, Abraham Tu 4 Joseph Ratliff. ; No. 256. Robert Wilson, for “good will, & aff : bear unto my oo William Townsen, do give one negro boy named Scipio, if he die ei issue, to my gr-dau Rachel Townsend, & if she die, to any other c William, & Rachel Townsen, & for want of such issue to de divided mreneet children of Timothy Winslow,” 9d, 4mo 1757. Test’ Rachel Townsen, Ben- jamin Pike, John Mann, Wm Townsend. f afore’ No. 257. Will’m Willson of Perg, for £9 s10 pd by Thos. Lamb, of afo sold 50a on So Wt side of Perq River, between Henry & Thomas Lamb, running to Cypress Creek, & the main Road. May 4, 1757. Test’ ‘Sam’l Sitterson, Thos Elliott. _ No. 258. Joshua Elliott of Pera, for £80 pd by Samuel Smith, of afsd, sold Test’ Ben Harvey, 190a, plan’ “whereon I live,” on East side of Cypress Swamp, adj Benjamin Sanders, & up sd Swamp to Joseph Winslows, & along his line, to Joseph Elliotts. Oct 17, 1757. Test’ John Smith, Joseph Smith, Charles Jordan. No, 259. John Winslow of Pergq, planter—for £5 pd by Benjamin Winslow, of afsd, Planter—sold “Moiety of land patented by Wm Moore 1668, on No East Side of Perq River, at the mouth of Great Branch, to line of sd Benjamin Winslow. Jan 17, 1758. Test’ Hannah Winslow, Elizabeth Winslow. No. 260. Abraham Willson of Perq, for £20 pd by Benjamin Wilson, of same, sold 80a, on So Wst Side of Perq River, near “Edwards old field” in Mulberry Swamp. Jan 17, 1758. Test’ John Page, Jas. Sitterson, Blias Stallings. ee 174 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 261. Jonathan Sharbo, of Pasquotank Co, for £23 pd by Joseph Newby, Millwright—sold 100a, on No Wst Side of Vosses Creek, adj Roger Kenynion dec’d, on line of sd Newby, which was formerly Francis Toms Sen, dec’d, & land where Thomas Sharbo formerly lived. Jan 7, 1758. Test’ Joseph Outland, Micajah Jordan. No. 262. Nov 12, 1757. Charles Taylor Sen, of Pasquotank Co, for £30 pd by Aaron Jackson, of Perq, sold 80a, on So Wst side of Little River, “being the lowermost pt of a grt unto Joseph, & John Robinson Mar 25, 1749,” & conveyed by sd Joseph, & John, to John Jackson, & Sarah his wife, & William Magound, & Frances his wife, Oct 13, 1750, & sold by John Jackson to me, July 20, 1751. Charles & Ellender Taylor. Test’ John Douglas, John Nixon, John Nichols. No. 263. Mar 1, 1758. Sylvanus Willson, & Rebecca his wife, of New Hanover Co, N. C. for £150 pd by Joseph White, of Perg, sold 150a, on So Wst Side of Perq River, adj Thos Jones, Thos Paine, & John Jones back lines, which (with 150a belonging to Thos Jones) was “grt to Thomas Paine, April 20, 1694,” & was given by him in his will, to his son Joseph, & by him to his son Thomas, & sd Thomas “dying intestate, did descend unto Miriam Chancey, wife of John, & Rebecca Willson, wife of sd Sylvanus.” Test’ William Bell, Hannah Bell, Edmund Chancey. No. 264. John Mann, of Pasquotank Co, & Thomas Knoles, of Perg, for £19 pd by George Shell, of same, Tailor—sold 50a, in Perg, adj Joseph Weeks, & Samuel Wright, “where William Knoles dec’d formerly lived.” April a0; 1755. Test’ Joseph Jordan, Jesse Eason. No. 265. John Riddick, of Tyrrel Co N. C. for 20s pd by Isaac Lilly, of Perq, sold 50a, in Perg, pt of “640a grt unto Elias Stallings, which is all the right I ever had in sd Patent.” Oct 13, 1757. Test’ Joseph Perry, Daniel Rogerson, Nicholas Stallings. No. 266. Jan 1, 1758. Thomas Rountree, Sen, of Chowan Co, for £20 pd by Jacob Spive, of afore’ sold 50a, on North side of Perq River, “on Hickory Ridge,” pt of “land sold by Joseph Jessop, to Thos. Rountree, & by his will to sd Thomas.” Test’ Thomas Acon, Guy Hill. No. 267. Mar 23, 1758. Edward Penrice, of Pera, for £35 pd by John Harvey, sold 200a, on West Side of Mings Creek, adj Henry Hall, sd land “patented by Edward Wilson June 24, 1704. & descended to his dau Sarah, who married Thos Williams,” & was sold by sd Sarah, & Thomas to Richard Bounds, & by “him bequeathed to his sons, Edward & Samuel, who both died under age, when sd land descended to sd Edward Penrice, & William Arring- ton in right of their Mothers,” & sd Arrington assigned his right to me. Test’ Andrew McHenry, John Callaway. No. 268. April 8, 1758. Benjamin Scarbrough, of Perq, for £60 pd by John White, of afsd, sold 475a, on the head of Perishoes Creek, sd land “pat- ented by Julianna Lakers April 10, 1704, & by her given to Macrora Scarbrough, & by his will given to his son sd Benjamin,” July —, 1731. Test’ John Hubbard, Absalom Alphin. No. 269. Robert Cocks, of Perg, Planter—for £12 s10 pd by Thomas Boswell, of afsd, planter—sold 50a, on So west Side of Little River. -————— 17, 1758. Test’ Benjamin Munden, Joseph Jordan. No. 270. Matthew Pritchard, of Pera, for £30 pd by Samuel Newby, of afsd, sold 50a of woodland on West side of Perq River, adj Robt Willson, to RECORDS OF DEEDS 175 sd Newbys Mill road, & Deep branch. April 18, 1758. Test’ Jos White, Geo Nichols, Wm Townsen. No. 271. John Barclift of Pera, Planter—for £20 s5 p9, pd by Joseph Rid- dick, of afsd, sold 180a, on “Shitten Gut,” adj James Foster. Nov. 21, 1757. No. 272. Dec 16, 1757. Guy Hill of Chowan Co, for £3 pd by Thomas Routitres, Sen, of afsd, sold 50a, in Perq on No east side of Perq River, wo Elias Stallings, pt of 400a pattented by Thomas Winslow, Nov. 11, 1719. ‘Test’ Thomas Acon, Jacob Spive. No. 273. William Lacey of Pera, Planter—for £60 pd by Joseph Newby, t—sold 125a, on north east side of Perq River, being “plan ” adj land of Jas Lacey, & John Guyer Nov 30, 1757. Test’ of afsd, millwrigh whereon William Lacey Sen dec’d lived, dec’d, Joseph Newby, William Lacey, & Sarah Lacey. George Shell, James Elliott, Matthew Jordan. No. 274. William Eason of Pera, for £18 pd by Joshua Boswell, of afsd, sold “Persimmon tree land,” adj Thomas Hollowell, sd land the “upper tract, called Test’ half of 183a, sd Boswell to have the upper part 911%4a.” Jan 23, 1758. Elias Stallings, Dempsey Perry, Nicholas Stallings. No. 275. John Goodwin of Chowan Co, for a val’ con’ assigns “right of within” deed (from Zach Chancey in the year 1744, & Reg in Perd Co), unto Richard Goodwin. May 238, 1757. Test’ Sam’l Sitterson, Miriam Sitterson. No. 276. Jacob Docton of Pera, for “love I bear my son-in-law Samuel Bagley,” of same, Bricklayer—do give 25a, adj James Price, Abner Eason, & ‘sd Docton. Jan 31,1758. Test’ Jno Page, Ben Wilson, Reuben Eason. No. 277. April 9, 1758. Andrew Knox, of Pera, for £40 pd by Wittem Flury, of afsd, sold 50a (which formerly belonged to William Halsey, dec’d, & was by him, & his wife Martha, given to Christian Knox, wife of sd Andrew), adj land of John Matthias, dec’d, & Thomas Halsey. Test’ John Donnelson, ‘Thos Halsey. No. 278. Nov 20,1758. John Harvey of Pera, for £200 pd by Isaac Sanders, of same, sold 400a, (except cleared, & enclosed dwelling plan’ of James Sit- terson, & William Townsen) on So Wst Side of Perq River, on a Creek formerly called “Robert Wilsons Creek,” (on south side of same), along River side, sd land “grt unto Jonathan Phelps, Feb 6, in the 20 year of our province of N. C. who in his will, gave sd land to his son Samuel, & was by sd Samuel, given in his will to his sons, Jonathan, & James,” sd two sons dying intestate, before they were of age, the land fell unto William Phelps, “only surviving brother of afsd,” who in his will, gave sd land unto John Harvey. Test’ Joseph White, Miles Harvey. No. 279. July 17, 1758. Francis Toms of Pera, for £20 pd by Jacob Jacobs, of afsd, sold 100a, adj “4a, belonging to sd Jacobs.” ‘Test’ Nicholas Collins, Nathan Newby. No. 280. July 17,1758. Nathan Newby of Pera, for £4 pd by Jacob Jacobs, of afsd, sold 4a, pt of land that “Mary Newby purchased of James Morgan,” adj Francis Toms. Test’ Francis Toms, Nicholas Collins. No, 281, July 15, 1758. Wm. Flury of Pera, for £40 pd by Andrew Knox, of same, sold 50a, at the head of Yeopim Creek, adj John Matthias dec, & Thomas Halsey, “formerly belonging to William Halsey.” Test’ Joshua Skinner, John Calloway, Robert Turner. sani eres iit, ita oe a SAE snr anita 176 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 282. Joshua Maudlin of Perq, Farmer—for £19 pd by John Whedbee, of afsd, Gent, sold 170a, on “Rattle Snake Ridge” adj Turner, & Joseph Sutton Jun. May 22,1758. Test’ Henry Williamson, Richard Whedbee. No. 288. Samuel Barclift, for £18 pd by John Whidbee, both of Pera, con- veyed 100a, on north East side of Perq River, “surveyed for George Sutton Sen, Nov 15, 1722,” adj Edward Turners new line. Oct 8, 1757. Test’ Henry Williamson, Thos Nichols, George Reed. No. 284. Isaac Lilly of Pera, for £2 pd by Thomas Hurdle, of Chowan Co, sold 50a, in Pera, pt of a grt unto Elias Stallings, who sold sd land to John Riddick, & he by “deed of gift” assigned same to sd Lilly. May 29, 1758. Test’ Nicholas Stallings, Elias Stallings. No. 285. Joshua Elliott Sen, of Pera, for “love I bear my son Joshua,” of afsd, have given a negro boy (named Peter), 3 years old. May 18, 1758. Test’ Samuel Smith, Leah Smith. No. 286. Joseph Winslow of Perg, schoolmaster—for £20 pd by Jonathan Sharrod, of same, sold 30a, adj Benjamin Wilson, & Joseph Elliott. Jan 23, 1758. Test’ Joshua Elliott, Sen, Joshua Elliott Jun, Isaac Elliott. No. 287. Feb 23, 1758. Martha Ann Kippen, of Edenton, Innholder— for £100 pd by John Thatch, of Chowan Co, sold 350a, on Indian Creek, in Perg Co, (sd Creek issuing out of Yeopim River,) adj Thomas Long, 150a, of which was conveyed to Richd Leary, by sd Long as a dowery for his dau, wife of sd Leary, pt of a greater tract, surveyed for sd Long, on the “East side of Mill Swamp, & the upper branch of Horsepen branch, 500a.” Test’ Thomas Bonner, Henderson Standin. No. 288. Isaac Lamb of Perq, for £25 pd by Pritlow Elliott, of afsd, sold 24a, on So Wst shore of Cypress Swamp, adj Gabriel Newby, & Reuben Perry. Oct 12, 1758. Test’ Reuben Perry, Joseph Smith, John Boyce. No. 289. Edward Turner, for £30 pd by John Widbee, Gent, sold 230a, on East Side of Perq River, in the Parish of Berkeley, & on Est side of “Beajver Dam Swamp,” adj sd Whidbee, to Long Branch. Oct 16, 1758. Test’ Michael Smith, Henry Williamson. No. 290. Oct 16, 1758. William Skinner Esq, of Perq Sheriff; Whereas: Ann Cary, Henry Stephens, & Edward Woodcoc, Exors of the Est of Robt Cary Esq, of London, Mehch’t—dec’d; hath an attachment, agst the Est of Theopholus Pugh, late of sd Co, dec’d (lately in the hands of Benjamin Hill, of Bertie Co, Ex of sd Pugh, but now in hands of Robert Jones Jr, Ex of sd Benjamin Hill dec’d) for the sum of £874, s 5 p 4, and sd parties, did ob- tain Judgment, (for money due them), & sd Sheriff of Perq, made returns;” that there is no goods, or chattels, of sd Pugh, to be found” & in order to satisfy same, did expose for sale, at public Vendue, 100a “property of sd Pugh,” Joseph Moore being the highest bidder. Test’ N. Collins, Isaac Saunders. No. 291. Thomas Nicholson of Pera, for £30 pd by “my father-in-law William Bundy,” of afsd, & acquit Sarah Pritchard, dau of sd William, sold 25a, one half of land bought of John Nixon by sd Thomas, adj sd Bundy. 16d, 10mo 1758. Test’ William Albertson, Joseph Outland. No. 292. Oct 12, 1758. John Wallburton of Chowan Co, Gent—for £40 pd by Joshua Elliott, of Perg, sold land on Ming Creek, ‘below settlement made by Ephraditus Brinkley, pt of a tract given to Joseph Burket, by his : i. Ye Old Eagle George Washington spent a nigh B. Newby’s Bridge, just bey vi C. Perquimans High School” Siriaas Tavern. Bui efor ae hae ae 7 . rie the Revolutionary War. It is claimed that RECREATED TT TAINED GT ALN GSR iI SUG ARSE PS i mma a ee eels a RECORDS OF DEEDS 177 father John Burket, dec’d, & sd Joseph, conveyed unto Humphrey Griffin, April 15, 1733. Test’ Robt Fletcher, Caleb Clurely, John Huges. No. 293. Isaac Lamb for £3 pd by Joseph Smith, sold 15a, on Wst Side of Cypress Creek, being sd Lambs new survey. Oct 12, 1758. Test’ Reu’n Perry, John Boyce, Pritlow Elliott. ; No. 294. Isaac Lamb for £15 pd by John Boyce, sold land on west side of Cypress Creek, “where sd Boyce now dwells,” adj Joseph Smith, & Reuben Perry. Oct 12, 1758. Test’ Reuben Perry, Joseph Smith Pritlow Elliott. No. 295. Timothy Lilly, of Chowan, for £35 pd by Joseph Winslow, of Perq, Schoolmaster—sold 130a, in Perq “on Burnt Pocosin,” adj Dan’l Roger- son, & Jacob Perry, pt of a “patent unto Thomas Blitchenden.” Oct 12, 1758. Test’? Jacob Powell, Ann Powell. No. 296. Lords Pro’ grt unto Archibald Holmes, of Perq, 543a, on north side of Albemarle Sound, adj Edward Wilson, to Lakers Creek, due for trans’, June 24, 1704. Robt Daniel, Francis Toms, Thos Pollock, John Ardeme. Rec By Thos Snoden Clk of Sec office, July 21, 1704. No. 297. Jan 16, 1759. Andrew Knox, Ex of James Haughton dec, of Perq, for £100 s 14, “doth acquit Edward Hall,” who bought 150a, of land “directed to be sold, by sd Huoghton, whereon he did live, at public Vendue,” sd land on North Side of Yeopim River. Test’ Will Skinner, Seth Sumner. No. 298. Jan 15, 1759. John Harvey for £42 s 10, pd by Andrew Collins, sold 200a, on the Wst side of Mings Creek, adj Henry Hall, pt of a patent unto Edward Wilson, June 24, 1704, which at his death descended to Sarah (his dau), the wife of Thomas Williams, & was sold by them, to Richd Bounds, & by sd Bounds bequeathed to his sons, Edward, & Samuel, “who died under age, when sd land fell by heirship, to Edward Penrice, & William Arrington, in right of their mothers,” sd Arrington, sold his pt unto sd Penrice, & he sold same, to John Harvey. Test’ Joseph Robinson, John Wallburton. No. 299. William Davis, & Mary his wife, of Edgecombe Co, N. C. are bound unto Marmaduke Norfleet, of Pera, in the sum of £200, June 28, 1757, & sold to sd Norfleet 60a, on South side of Loosing Swamp, adj the Desert, sd plan’ being “part of a grt which John Riddick, gave his sisters,” Rachel, Charity, & Mary, the last, wife of sd William Davis. Reg Jan 31, 1759. Test’ Arthur Bell, Marmaduke Norfleet Jun, Reuben Perry. No. 300. Robert Riddick, of Pera, for £5 pd by James Price, of afsd, sold 95a, on west side of the head of Pera River, in the desert, adj Lemuel Powell, & “up River Swamp.” Nov 29, 1758. Test’ Samuel Bagley, Simon Stallings, Christian Reed. No. 301. Benjamin Simpson of Pera, for “love I bear my son Samuel,” of afsd, and sl pd, hath given 53a on No East Side of “Browns Mill Swamp,” whereon sd Benjamin now dwells, & the other half, being the Property of Benjamin Simpson Jun. adj Jas Eggerton dec. Jan 9, 1759. Test’ Andrew Knox, Jas Eggerton, John Crabb. No. 302. Josiah Perrishoe of Pera, for “love & the effectual complying, With the will, of my brother John, do give unto my brother Joseph, plan’, which sd John, purchased of Clement Hall, 104a on No East Side of Perq River, adj a parcel of land, given by my dec father, John Perrishoe, to his 2. 12 178 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY : sons; Joseph, & Samuel, adj “Beaver Pond,” being pt of 108a, belonging i to Jas Perrishoe dec, sd Josiah the eldest son of sd John. Jan 15, 1759. Test’ John Harvey, James Eggerton. No. 303. Sept 13, 1758. John Foans, of Chowan Co, for £5, s 10, pd by John Twine, sold 100a, in Perg on “Willifords Branch,” adj John Hollowell, & sd Twine. Test’ Jos Riddick, Joseph Perry, Thos Acon. No. 304. Oct 21, 1758. Joshua Albertson of Pera, for £49 pd by Nath’l Albertson of afsd, sold 70a, on No Hast side of Perq River, & upper side of Suttons Creek, “which my dec’d father, Arthur Albertson, of Berkeley Parish, gave me in his will, his eldest son,” adj Jesse Winslow. Test’ John ; Harvey, Albert Albertson. No. 305. Jacob Perry Sen, of Pera, wheelwright—for “love I bear my son John,” of afsd, have given 200a, on Deep Creek, adj Snooks line, to line of Isaac Perry. Jan 12, 1758. Test’ Jacob Perry Jun, Dempsey Perry. No. 306. Solomon Wyatt, & Sarah his wife, of Pera, for £25 pd by Jacob Powell, of afsd, sold 100a, on So West side of Perq River, adj Isaac Wilson, to Deep Branch, pt of a grt unto William Kitchen, & Margaret Snooks, April 1, 1718, & conveyed by them to William Carman, & by him in his will, to sd Sarah Wyatt. Dec 19, 1758. Test’ John Hollowell, Daniel Rogerson, Rasiah Lilly. No. 307. Isaac Lamb of Pera, for £25 pd by Reuben Perry, of afsd, sold 24a on West shore of Cypress Swamp, adj Gabriel Newby. Oct 12, 1758. Test’ 1 Pritlow Elliott, Joseph Smith, John Boyce. P| No. 308. Oct 14, 1758. Lemuel Riddick, of Nansemond Co, Vir, for £100, pd by Luke Sumner, of Chowan Co N. C. sold 200a, part in Chowan, & part in Perg, called “Mount Folly,” formerly Theophilus Pughs, & after his death, sold unto sd Lemuel, by William Halsey, Sheriff of Chowan Co. Test’ ———Baker, Francis Brown. No. 309. Andrew Knox; “have received of Martha Halsey relict of William late of Perq Co, one negro boy, named Jim—1 table—3 guns—, tools, & chattels, &c. Having married Christian, dau of sd dec’d, do release sd Martha, from all demands, out of sd Estate, of sd William Halsey, dec’d.” Mar 15, 1759. Test’ Thos. Bonner, Jeremiah Halsey. No. 310. William Arrinton “have received of Martha Halsey, relict of William dec, late of Perg, one negro wench, named Phillis, chattels, &c. Having married Mary, dau of sd William Halsey, dec. Mar 15, 1759. Test’ Thomas Bonner, Jeremiah Halsey. No. 311. Dec 2, 1758 Richard Sanderson, of Perg, for £390 pd by Charles Blount, of Chowan, sold 400a in Pera, at the mouth of a Creek, issuing out of Lillies Creek. Test’ Sarah Elbeck, Jno. Blount. No. 312. Samuel Newby in Pera, planter—for £20 pd by Francis Jones, sold 100a in Balahac, adj Joseph Willson, & William Moore, to line of Tru- Jan 1, 1759. Test’ Robt. Newby, Francis Newby, Joseph man Moore. Newby. No. 313. Francis Jones of Pera, “Newby, sold 50a, on West Side of Perq River, “at the old foot way.” 16, 1759. Test’ Samuel Smith, Joseph Saundres, Francis Newby. No. 314. Mar 8, 1759. Abraham Turner of Perg, for £40 pd by Thomas Stafford, of same, sold 104a, on No Hast side of Perq River, adj Thos Planter—“moved” for £20 pd by Samuel April is Le nn ee RECORDS OF DEEDS 179 Bateman, “to a branch that divides sd ‘ land, from like quantit i to Thos Sherrer, orphan of David, which 208a, was grt unto thes emg ai 26, 1708. Tent" James Pierce, Edward Turner, Joseph Turner Bi ape : iy 315. Isaac Eiilott of Perq, Planter—for £75 pd by Joseph Derbe f 7 eee a 150a, on So Hast side of “Bull Branch,” adj John pies y enby, formerly belonging to Jam i Henby, fath Dempsey, to Charles Mor § ws en Rh gans line. “Part of a patent unto Fra , . . neis T essa ad him willed to his dau Margaret, the mother of sd Isaac aie he - : 759. Test’ Thos. Coffield, John Cale. : i “i wes April 17, 1759. John Jones for £25 pd by John Hind, sold 100a Moore. Test’ John Weeks, Joseph Weeks, John Stafford. A apa aid No. 358. Peaches ait tek ee of Perq, Planter—for £40 pd by Luke Sumner, of pele wy fhe ee outh Side of Perq River, & the head of Laken ett ye grt unto Julianna Laker, April 1, 1718, & given by h : carbrough,: her Gr-son, who sold sd land to sd 7 Nov 19, 1759. Test’ John Bridger, William Arrinton eit Aman. ‘ r. a ae em gre —— aor earn S gale. Se cme eS TRS SN ASNT OEE Co So a hE ie Soya ne RSENS ion Di gare rers ie er gs Gs to | ith ean eR pee eee 182 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 359. Benjamin Wilson of Pera, for £75 pd by Thomas Newby of afsd, sold 90a on So West Side of Perq River, Jan 21, 1760. Test’ Miles Harvey, Joseph Murdaugh. No. 360. Dec 18, 1759. Caleb Elliott of Pera, for £90 pd by William Wilson, of same—sold 150a on Balahac Swamp, adj sd Elliott, & Elizabeth Nixon. Test’ Cornelius Moore, Thos. Coffield, Abraham Wilson. No. 361. John Perry of Pera, for £50 pd by Israel Perry, of afsd—sold 200a at the mouth of Deep Branch, adj sd Israel. Aug 18, 1759. Test’ Benjamin Small, Jos Winslow. No. 362. William Wilson of Pera, for £47 pd by John Stone, of same— sold 75a on South side of Cypress Creek Swamp, adj Caleb Elliott, & Elizabeth Nixon. Test’ Samuel Newby, William Newby, Sam’l. Sitterson. Dec 24, 1759. No. 363. April 19, 1758. Joseph Creecy, of Chowan, Planter—for £250 pd by Francis Brown, of Pera, Merch’t—sold 325a adj James Eggerton, near Yeopim Swamp, on line of Joseph Ming, which was sold by Christopher Snoden, to Samuel Gregory, April 3, 1732, & conveyed by sd Samuel to sd Creecy, May 1744, & 150a, pt of another grt, May 30, 1753. Test’ Will’m. Boyd, John Mann. No. 364. May 17,1759. Lords Pro’ for s10, pd by Jacob Hall, hath granted 212a in Berkeley Parish, Perq Co, on west side of “Hopkins Pattent.” Gran- ville. Frans Corbin, Josh’a Bodley. No. 365. Feb 6, 1760. Joseph Barber of Pera, Sadler—for £12 s10 pd by John Maudlin, of afsd—sold 25a near Vosses Creek, on each side of Long Branch, on sd Creek, adj Wm Albertson. Test’ Charles Morgan, Wm Albertson. No. 366. Rachel Smith of Pera, for £60 pd by John Smith, of afsd—sold 5la, adj Benjamin Wilson, & Benjamin Sanders, also 34%4a pt of land formerly sd Sanders, & sold to Samuel Smith, adj sd land. April 21, 1760. Test’ Miles Harvey, Thos Newby. No. 367. John Pearson of Pera, for “love I bear my younger Brother Joseph” (a Minor) of afsd, have given 100a on the fork of Cypress Swamp, half of a patent to John Pearson dec’d, & Pritlow Elliott, called ‘Aarons Ridge.” Test’ Reuben Perry, Isaac Elliott. April 1, 1760. No. 368. John Pearson, for “love I have to my younger Brother Eleazer Pearson,” (a Minor), of afsd do give Plan’ whereon my father dwelt, 120a. April 21, 1760. Test’ Reuben Perry, Isaac Elliott. No. 369. Cornelius Ratliff, of Isle of Wight Co, Vir, for “love I have unto my cousin Mary Ratliff, widow of Joseph, of N. C. (Perq Co) have given one negro man, named Auger.” April 11, 1760. Test’ Thos. Newby, Nathan Newby. No. 370. Cornelius Ratliff, for “love I bear my cousin Mary Moore, widow of John, of N. C. (Pera Co), do give one negro woman, named Molly.” April 12, 1760. Test’ Thos. Newby, Nathan Newby. No. 371. Cornelius Ratliff, for “love I bear Children of Joseph Ratliff,” of N. C., have given, “one negro woman, named Judah, & all her children, now in possession of Mary, the widow of sd Joseph, to be divided between them when the eldest comes of age, of 21 years.” April 11, 1760. Test’ Thos. Newby, Nathan Newby. RECORDS OF DEEDS 183 ' No. 372. Thomas Boswell of Perg, Planter—for j Mundy, of afsd, sold 50a on Little River Swamp, ps ta pion cous land taken up by Thomas Boswell Sen, “of late belonging to John ection ll who died without issue, his brother Thomas Boswell, his lawful sen " 7 we 1760. Test’ Matthew Jordan, Frans. Newby. Elizabeth stan pie S . makes over her right. Test’ Matthew Jordan, Peter Pearson, No. 373. April 21, 1760. Samuel Stallings of Chowan, for £42 pd b Caleb Elliott, of Perg, sold 98a, on So West Side of Perq River. sas Elizabeth Simons, in Balahack, called ‘the elbow,” pt of land plore vg Moore. Test’ Haig Elliott William Willson. = 374. James Elliott of Perg, for £50 pd by Isaac Elliott, of afsd, sold a on No East of Cypress Swamp, at a branch which issueth out of sd Swamp, called “Homes branch,” which divides sd land, from a survey whereon Isaac Lamb dwells, pt of a tract patented by James Thigpen, 1668 April 21, 1760. Test’ Joshua Elliott, Zach Toms, Jas Barber. ‘ No. 375. June 14, 1760. John Holloway, & Hannah his wife, of Pergq, for £150 pd by Vivion Brooking, in Pasquotank Co, sold 200a, of which sd tone was seized, under the will of Thomas Holloway dec, on the West side of Perq River, adj James Gibson, & William Bedgood. Test’ William Tomblin Durant Barclift. No. 376. Samuel White of Perg, for £35 pd by Jacob Overman, of afsd, Planter—sold 4a, pt of land Arnold White dec, gave his son Samuel, adj William Munden. July 19, 1760. Test’ Thom’s Boswell, Elisha Parken Morgan Overman. ; No. 377. Feb 6, 1760. Charles Morgan of Perg, in con’ of £20 s 10, pd by John Maudlin, of afsd, sold 100a, near Vosses Creek, on East side of same, adj Sylvanus Henby, Joseph Barber, & Wm Albertson. Test’ : ’ . Test’ Joseph John Sanders, Wm Albertson. ph Barber, No. 378. Feb 9, 1760. William Matthias for £50 pd by Andrew Knox Casts of Perq) sold 100a, called “Bennets,” on the head of Yeopim River; ‘formerly conveyed by Peter Jones Sen, to one Coddel, & by his death ee came property of his dau Elizabeth, wife of Cary Godbee, who sold sd lent to John Matthias dec, who devised it to hi f s son Willi zi : Frans. Brown, Ed. Hall. peer es at see ae aes 1760. William Matthias for £40 pd by Andrew Knox, sold att; iia Nae e of Yeopim River, “being pt of 3a, conveyed by deed of Jobat ‘gible aed “th Pratt Sen, to John Matthias dec, one half of which, sd William. by th € use of a Chappell” & sd land became property of sd » by the death of his father. Test’ Frans Brown, Ed Hall. No. 380. William Matthias “am bound unto Andrew Knox, in the sum of £200” sd William, did execute a deed, for 100a on the head of Yeopim River unto sd Knox. Feb 9, 1760. Test’ Francis Brown, Ed Hall. No. 381. Peter Jones Sen, of Perq, “Att’ J ’ A of Cary Godbee, & Elizabeth wife,” for £75 pd by John Matthias, sold to him 100a, called “Bennets” me Yeopim River, which came due sd Elizabeth, by the death of her father Henry Coddell. Jan 16, 1732/3. Test’ Samuel Swann, M Denman. » Moses Speight, Chas PYRE AES Te hte ER ES SR 4 F | Oe 184 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 382. Sept 19, 1760. Lords Pro’ for £10, pd by Samuel Sutton, hath grt 340a, in the Parish of Berkeley, Co of Perg, on East side of Suttons, Creek, at the mouth of Fork Creek, to line of Richd & Nath’l Sutton, on Bridge Branch. Granville; by Thos. Child. No. 383. Aug 6, 1759. Lords Pro’ for s10 pd by Benjamin Elliott, hath grt 66a, in Berkeley Parish, Perq Co, on east side of Perq River, binding on Pocosin. Granville; by Frans. Corbin, Josh’a Bodly. No. 384. John Stone of Pera, for £90 pd by Joseph Moore, of same, sold 60a, on No West Side of Vosses Creek, at the mouth of Adkins Swamp, adj Abraham Hasket, & Joseph Lacey, to line of Joseph Newby. Dec 22, 1759. Test’? Cornelius Moore, Benjamin Munden, Moses Stone. No. 385. Abraham, Mullen of Pera, planter—for “love I bear my Dau Tamer Hassell,” of Tyrrell Co, have given 135a, on No East Side of Perq River, near the head of Beaver Cove Swamp, (on So side of sd Swamp), being pt of a grt unto Richd Whidbee, (356a) Oct 19, 1716. Isaac Hassell, husband of sd Tamer. Oct 21, 1760. Test’ James Pierce, Abram Hassell, Benj. Hassell. No. 386. George Shell of Pera, for £25 pd by Francis Toms, of afsd, sold 50a, adj Thomas Weeks, & William Turner, “land where Thomas Wright lives, & where Wm Noles dec, formerly lived.” Aug 25, 1760. Test’ Thos. Ray, Frans. Nixon, Ralph Fletcher. No. 387. Oct 20, 1760. Joseph, & Cornelius Moore, Merchants—Ann Cary, Henry Stephens, & Edward Woodcocke, Exors of Robt Cary Esa, of London, Merch’t—by Attchment, agst Theophilus Pugh, lately in hands of Benj. Hill, of Bertie Co, (Ex of sd Pugh), now in hands of John Jones Jr, (Ex of sd Hill dec) for the sum of £877 s5, 4p (also £4 1s 9p, for their cost) sd parties obtained Judgment, 1758, for sum due, & William Skinner, Sheriff of Perg, made return “that no goods, & chattels, of sd Pugh are to be found, & did expose land for sale at public Vendue, property of sd Pugh dec’d, which Joseph Moore being the highest bidder bought for £87,” sd Joseph, sold sd land to sd Cornelius, 100a. Test’ Phenias Nixon, Nicholas Collins. No. 388. Abraham Wilson of Pera, for £30 pd by “my father Benjamin Wilson, assigned right to a negro man, named Coffee, after the death of my father, & Mother Judith Wilson, by the will of my gr-father, Thomas Docton dec.” Oct 5, 1759. Test’ Ruth Willson, Jacob Willson. No. 389. Oct 4, 1760. Samuel Sutton of Perq Esq, for £3 pd by John Clayton, Planter—sold 8a adj George Sutton, & Nathaniel Sutton. Test’ Sarah Sutton. William Robins. No. 390. Edward Turner of Perq for “love I bear my son Edward, do give 164a on Deep Creek, being a grt unto George Sutton, May 1, 1668.” Seal Joseph Turner, Dempsey Turner, Abraham Hasket. Oct 15, 1760. No. 391. William Wilson of Pera, for £5 s10 pd by William Townsen, of afsd, sold 50a on So West side of Wm Phelps, now in poss’ of Jas. Siterson, on line of Paul Palmer, & Zach Chancey, A grt to sd Chancey, & sold by him to Wm Moore, & by sd Moore to sd Wilson. Aug 29, 1760. Test’ Hul- dah Moore, Edward Wingate, William Wingate. No. 392. Thomas Lamb, & Sarah his wife, of Pera, for £80 pd by Benja- min Wilson, of afsd, sold 150a, on West side of Perq River, adj Henry RECORDS OF DEEDS 185 Lamb, & Samuel Newby. Sept 10, 1760. Test’ Joshua Elliott, John Sanders, Jacob Wilson. No. 393. Henry Lamb of Perq, for £100 pd by Caleb White, of afsd, sold 150a, on south side of Cypress Creek. July 29, 1760. Test’ Zachariah Nixon, Joshua Fletcher, Thomas Newby. No. 394. Jan 7, 1760. Thomas Halsey of Perg, Planter—for £19 s1 p8, pd by Edward Hall, of afsd, sold 50a, formerly belonging to William Halsey, father of sd Thos. Test’ Thomas Burket, Jonathan Houghton. f No. 395. Feb 14, 1741. Mr Joseph Perishoe, “deposed on oath that he was riding with Mr Francis Foster, & heard him say, he could take two negroes he had given his dau Hannah dec, from his son-in-law, John Barclift, but he would not show himself so little.” Justice Joseph Sutton. No. 396. Mr Samuel Barclift, “deposed on oath Feb 14, 1741, he heard his father-in-law, Mr Francis Foster, say a negro girl named Jane, belonged to his dau Hannah, & her husband John Barclift.” Justice, Joseph Sutton. No. 397. Thomas Biggs of Chowan, for £20 pd by John Whidbee, of Pera, sold 97a, in Berkeley Parish, Perq Co, on So Wst side of “Dead mans Swamp.” Dec 9, 1760. Test’ Caleb Benbridge, Michael Smith. No. 398. Dec 19, 1760. Joshua Maudlin of Pera, for £19 pd by Charles Blount, of afsd, sold 20a, adj Tully Williams. Test’ Tulle Williams, Ander- son Gillet. No. 399. Jan 20, 1761. John Bartlet of Pera, for £200 pd by Jarvis Jones, of same, Merchant—sold 180a, whereon sd Bartlet now lives, pt of 386a patented by John Parish, Nov 22, 1714, & by him sold to John Bartlet, ‘on Shitten Gut.” Test’ Will. Cumins, Mathew Jordan, Samuel Smith. No. 400. John Turner of Perg, & Sarah his wife, for £75 pd by John Barclift, sold 75a on So west Side of Little River. Jan 20, 1761. Test’ Jas Gibson, John Barclift. No. 401. Jan 20,1761. Jarvis Jones of Perg, for £20 pd by William Colson, of same, sold 50a “by Shitten Gut.’’ Test’ John Roberts, John Barclift. No. 402. Thomas Jessop, of Carteret Co, Shoemaker—for £2 pd by John White, of Perg, sold 100a, on “Bee tree Swamp.” Dec 8, 1760. Test’ Benja- min Perry, Joel Hollowell. No. 403. Benjamin Winslow of Pera, planter—for £6 s7, pd by Jacob ‘goapcraat a same, Planter—sold 8a on No Hast Side of Perq River, patented ie meecraheig between Israel & Benj Winslow, to sd Jacobs line. Jan ’ - Test’ John Winslow, Elizabeth Winslow. No. w Yedda: ‘on Hollowell, of Berkeley Parish, Perq Co, for £8 s16 p8, pd Rountree) J ite, of same, sold 80a, on East side of Pera River, adj Moses - Jan 7, 1761. Test’ Thos Weeks, Thos Weeks Jun. No. 405. ‘i weit pei 3, 1760. Francis Toms, Planter—of Perq, for £47 s10, pd oretinis palit of afsd, sold 50a, on So West side of Little River, adj er, & Thomas Wright, “where William Knowles formerly lived, & at his death fell to his bro ther Th . eet Thomas Robinson, Mark Newby. wa eee et No. 406. Dec 9, 1752., Lords Pro’ for s3 pd by Phenias Nixon, of Perq srt 280a, in Pasquotank Co, “on a branch that parts this land from Joh Nixon.” Granville; by James Innes, Frans. Corbin. . RTE ae eee eve eee i i ts eee Pea eae 186 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 407. Feb 7, 1755. Lords Pro’ for 3s, pd by Phenias Nixon, Planter —grt 80a, in Perq Co, adj John Nixon. Granville; by Frans. Corbin. . No. 408. Feb 7, 1761. Lords Pro’ for 10s pd by Phenias Nixon, grt Land in Perg, in Parish of Berkeley, on line of Wm Arnold, & Foster Toms. (421a) Granville; by Thos. Child. No. 409. Jan 7, 1761. Lords Pro’ for 10s, pd by David Riddick, grt land in Birkeley Parish, Perq Co, on East side of Perq River. (252a.) Granville, by Thos. Child. _ No. 410. Feb 7, 1761. Lords Pro’ grt unto Luke Sumner, of Pera, Planter—for 10s land in Birkeley Parish, on north side of “Orepeak Swamp,” 300a. Granville; by Thos. Child. No. 411. Abram, Mullen of Pera, for “love I have for my son-in-law (& dau) Isaac, & Tamer Hassell,” of Tyrrell Co, have given, 135a in Perg, at the mouth of “Tarr Kills Branch,” adj John Parson. Jan 21,1761. Test’ Edward Turner, Joseph Mullen, Benjamin Hassell. No. 412. Abraham Wilson, for £60 s13, pd by Joseph Murdaugh (both of Perq) sold 100a, on No Wst Side of Cypress Creek. Mar 3, 1761. Test’ Thomas Newby, Jos. Smith. No. 413. John Stone of Pera, for £60, pd by William Wilson, of same, sold 75a, on South side of Cypress Creek. Mar 14, 1761. Test’ Jacob Willson, Samuel Willson. No. 414. Lords Pro’ grt unto John Godfrey, of Perg, Gent—640a on Little River, for trans’. Jan 1, 1694. Phillip Ludwell Gov; Councellors: Thomas Harvey, Daniel Akehurst, Francis Toms, Thos. Pollock. No. 415. Benjamin Scarbrough, of Perg, for £200 sold 380a, on west side of Castletons Creek Swamp, “called in some of the writings, Perrishoes Creek Swamp” a patent unto Benjamin Lakers, May 15, 1697, & by will of Julianna Lakers, was bequeathed to sd Benjamin. Mar 14, 1761. Test’ Joshua Hobart, John White, John Skinner. No. 416. Joseph Sutton Esq, of Pera, for £100 pd by Charles Morgan, of afsd, sold 200a, on Wst side of Little River, in Perq Co, adj Peter Parker. April 21, 1761. Test’ Robert Cox, Foster Toms. No. 417. Joseph Saunders of Perq, for £80 pd by Abraham Wilson, of afsd, sold 133a, on So West Side of Perq River, & North east side of Cypress Creek Swamp. Mar 4, 1761. Test’ John Perry, Caleb Benbridge. No. 418. April 23, 1761. William Gooding, of Berkeley Parish, Perq Co, for a con’ pd by Thomas Weeks, of same, sold 50a, on Southmost side of Little River, “given me by my dec father George Gooding.” Aug 11, 1748. No. 419. June 9, 1761. Richard Berryman, for £5 sl0, pd by Thomas Newby, sold 30a, on “the Sinking hole on the Pocosin.” Test’ Millicent Murdaugh, John Trotter. ; No. 420. June 2, 1761. Evan Jones of Pera, for 8s, pd by Robert Chappel, sold 40a, on West Side of Perq River, adj sd Chappel. Test’ Thos Newby, Joseph Murdaugh. No. 421. Feb 28, 1761. Simon Perrishoe, of Pera, Planter—for £100 pd by Joseph Perrishoe, of afsd, sold 50a, adj ‘“Perrishoes Grave yard, on Dirt Bridge branch.” Test’ John Clayton, Wm Bidgood. No. 422. Moses Boyce of Perq, planter—for £31 pd by Thomas Small, of Chowan, sold 80a in Perq, adj Henry Hill, & Joseph Hurdell, to a line of ‘ eS. — 8 OS Ae EE a A ek CAS RECORDS OF DEEDS 187 Thomas Docton, & Thomas Davis, part of a patent, unto sd Docton, Mar 13, 172—, & conveyed by him to Thomas Davis, & from him to John Boyce, who bequeathed it, in his will to his son Moses. Feb 13,1761. Test’ Elias Stallings, Moses Rountree, Nicholas Stallings. No. 423. Mar 8, 1760. James Eggerton of Perq, planter—for £85 pd by Francis Brown, of afsd, Merchant—sold 150a on Yeopim Creek, adj Richard Hall, Arkill Branch, & sd Brown, pt of 300a grt to Richard Woolard, Feb 10, 1669, & transferred by sd Woolard, Nov 16, 1721, to William Eggerton, father of sd James. Test’ Ed Hall, Ann Pomerry. No. 424, John Brinkley of Pera, “give unto James Brinkley, of afsd, all my goods, chattels, & house-hold Stuff, as may be found.” Oct 19, 1761. Test’ John Thatch, Green Thatch. No. 425. Daniel Rogerson of Pera, Planter—for £6 pd by John Hollowell, of afsd—sold 10a on No Side of the River Pocosin, pt of a patent, to William Kitchen, & Margaret Snooks, 1713. Test’ Nicholas Stallings, Jacob Powell. Oct 17, 1761. No. 426, Sept 10, 1761. Thos. Halsey of Pera, for £100 s10 p4, pd by Edward Hall, of afsd—sold 104a on the head of Yeopim River, adj Andrew Knox, “pt of 205a patented by one Fisher, & conveyed to William Halsey, who gave 50a of sd land, to his dau Christian Knox, a sd William dying intestate, the remainder, descended to sd Thomas.” Test’ Andrew Knox, Christian Knox. No. 427. John Harriss of Tyrell Co, N. C. for £102 pd by Elijah Harriss, of same, sold 200a on Loosing Swamp, in Perq, adj John Gordon, Jesse Eason, & Luke Sumner. Test’ Sam’l. Holaday, Sam’l Harriss, Mary Harriss. Sept 1 RUG, No. 428. Phenias Nixon of Pera, Gent—for £8 pd by John Whedbee of same— sold 163a, on North East Side of Pérq River, adj Richard Whedbee, & Lawrence Arnold, in Lower Gum Swamp.” Feb 7, 1761. Test’ Thos. Weeks, John Calloway. No. 429. Joseph Godfrey of Pera, Farmer—for £20 pd by Thomas Stanton, of same, Farmer—sold 50a, adj James Gibson, & Charles Blount. Mar 14, 1761. Test’ James Gibson, John Gibson. DEED BOOK G No. 1. Benjamin Wilson, & Judith his wife, of Pera, for £90 pd by Nathan Cullens, of Chowan—sold “a negro man, named Coffee, given us by our father Thomas Docton, in his will, at our death to our son Abraham.” Dec 20, 1761. Test’ Jacob Wilson, Sam’] Bagley. No. 2. Benjamin Scarbrough of Pera, Farmer—for £220 pd by Joshua Skinner, of afsd, Farmer—sold two tracts of land, adj each other, “on west side of Castletons Creek, patented by Benjamin Laker, May 15, 1697, 137a on Deep Branch in the “Patent called Castletons Creek Swamp,” land patented by Johanna Taylor, (mother of Julianna Laker) May 15, 1697, who gave sd land to her gr-son Benj Scarbrough, & 165a which was given to Macrora Scarbrough, July 20, 1731, & was by him bequeathed to his son Benjamin, in his will.” Jan 19, 1761. Test’ Charles Moore, Thomas Paine. No. 3. Joshua Hubbard, Schoolmaster—for £40 pd by Joshua Skinner, sold 100a, formerly belonging to Benj Laker, where Macrora Scarbrough formerly eee sat As pb resto 188 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY lived, pt of 300a, belonging to said Scarbrough. Dec 12, 1761. Test’ James Sanders, Robert Jones. No. 4. Aug 26,1761. John White, to William Arrenton, for £39, sold 160a, in the fork of Castletons Creek Swamp (where Deep branch issueth out of the Swamp) pt of 475a, on the head of Perrishows Creek, “which was a grant unto Julianna Laker, April 10, 1704, & by her given in her will, to Macrora Scarbrough, who by gift to his son Benjamin, & said Benj sold same to me.” April 8, 1758. Test’ Benj Scarbrough, Phillip Mason. No. 5. Robert Avery, for £25 pd by Zachariah Jones, sold 50a, on “the main Road that goeth to Edenton” along line of land bought by Moses Baker, of Moses Elliott, & land formerly Abraham Sanders. Jan 20,1761. Test’ Joshua Skinner, Sam’l Standin, Zepaniah Jones. No. 6. Christopher Nicholson, farmer—for £5 pd by Thomas Nicholson, Trader—sold 3 parcels of land, on the So west, Side of Little River, 57a, adj sd Thomas Nicholsons Mill, & Little River Bridge—50a, given by John Nixon, to said Thomas, & 20a, on lines of Barrow, & Robinson, “pt of a gt to me Sept 7, 1761.” 5d, 12mo1761. Test’ Charles Overman, Joseph McAdams, Chs. Overman Jr. : No. 7. Thomas Nicholson, for £40 pd by Charles Overman, sold land on So west Side of Little River, “across the main Road, just below the Meeting House.” 5d, 12mo 1761. Test’ John Morriss, Nicholas Nicholson, Joseph McAdams. No. 8. Christopher Nicholson, for £5 pd by Ellis, & Joshua Bundy, sold 85a, on South Wt side of Little River, at the mouth of a branch, adj Francis Nixon, “where Josiah Bundy formerly lived,” on line of William Hasket. 13d, 12mo 1761. Test’ Thomas Nicholson, Phineas Nixon, Thomas Robinson. No. 9. Christopher Nicholson, for £16 pd by Phineas Nixon, Farmer— sold a “parcel of woodland,” on So West Side of Little River 22a, pt of 700a, gt “to me by Harl Granville Sept 7, 1761.” 20d, 12mo 1761. Test’ Thomas Nicholson, Thomas Robinson, Ellis Bundy. No. 10. Christopher Nicholson, Farmer—for £12 pd by John Nixon, farmer— sold 27a, on South west Side of Little River, pt of 700a. 13d, 12mo 1761. Test’ Thomas Nicholson, Phineas Nixon, Thomas Robinson. No. 11. Christopher Nicholson, for £2 pd by William Hasket, Farmer— sold 27a, on South west Side of Little River, pt of 700a. 30d, 12m 1762. Test’ Thomas Nicholson, Phineas Nixon, Thomas Robinson. No. 12. July 30, 1760. Earl Granville, gt unto William Arnold of Pera, Planter—‘“a parcel of Vacant land in the Parish of Berkeley,” on South Side of Little River, adj John Nichols, & Lawrence Arnold, 265a. Granville; by Tho. Child. Sept 17, 1744. No. 13. John Jones of Perg, Planter—for £237 pd by Miles Harvey Esq, of afsd—sold 300a, on Perq River, adj Chas Moore, John White, & said Jones, “sd land conveyed to me by Henry Warren, April 29, 1751.” Seal Jan 13, 1762. No. 14. Joseph Perrishoe of Perg, Planter—for £30 pd by William Bate- man, Planter—sold 2a, adj said Bateman. Jan 16, 1762. Test’ James Paine, William Barclift, Benjamin Bateman. No. 15. Martha Flewmen of Pera, for “love I bear my brother James, do give to him, one Negro girl named Nell, to be enjoyed by him forever.” Aug 16, 1761. Test’ Joshua Skinner. RECORDS OF DEEDS 189 No. 16. Benjamin Wilson of Pera, ay - cg sales one peerage a have given, pt of a tract on Wst Side of Pera I i Creek, 100a, where he now lives, adj Joseph Elliott, Moses & Thomas Wilson. Jan 18, 1761. Test’ Benj. Wilson, Jon. Newby, Robt. Newby, Fras. Newby. No. 17. Dec 12, 1761. Joshua Maudlin of Pera, Planter—for £98 pd by Charles Blount, of afsd—sold 97%4a on the North side of Tully Waite line, adj said Blount, & Little River, a gt unto Joseph Godfrey. Test’ Jno. Clayton, a wey a 1761. Benjamin Simpson of Pera, for £55 pd by John Nixon, of Chowan, sold 53%a “where I now live, on the North Side of Browns Mill Swamp, adj Francis Brown, half of which my father (Bond re bought of Samuel Gregory, Aug 15, 1743, & by him given me.” Feb 17, 1755. Test’ , Delight Nixon. pean: rig Vivian Brooking of Pera, for £150 pd by John Stevenson, of same, sold 200a, on West Side of Little River, granted Feb am, 1696 to Thos. Holloway dec’d, who “divised same to his son, John Hollowell. Test’ Joseph Reed, Joseph Barclift, Andrew Miller. No. 20. Joshua Elliott Jr, of Pera, for £50 pd by Joseph Outland, of afsd— sold tract of land on Mings Creek, “below a settlement made by Ephraditus Brinkley,” adj land given by Joseph Burket, to his father John Burket dec. April 23, 1761. Test’ Thomas Small, Ann Outland. No. 21. Mar 17, 1762. Francis Newby of Pera, for £400 pd by John Mur- daugh, Joseph Smith, & Andrew Knox; all of same—sold ‘4 negroes, 4 horses, 20 head of cattle, a quantity of hogs, 5 feather beds, & furniture, 1 Desk 1 table, chairs, pots, pewter, all Household goods, & a quantity of European goods in his Store house.” Test’ Ed Hall, John Smith. No. 22. John Lancaster, & Mary his wife, of Pasquotank Co, Merchant— for £5 pd by William Townsend, sold 50a, on South west Side of Perq River, pt of a tract pat’ by Zachariah Chancey, & by him sold to William Moore, & by him sold to Dempsey Conner, which by his will fell to his widow, adj William Phelps, now in possession of James Sitterson. 20d, 1mo 1762. Test’ Joshua Skinner, John Skinner. No. 23. Sept 7, 1761. Earl Granville, for 10s pd by Andrew Knox, do grt 100a, “in the Parish of Berkeley, Co of Pera,” at a place in the Desert, called “Oakland.” Ja. Gibson, W. Cheston. Granville, by Tho. Child. May 3, 1762. No. 24. John Simons of Chowan, for £25 pd by Joseph Williams, of Pera, sold 150a, on So Side of “Pratts Mill Swamp,” bought of Jacob Caruthers, & pat by him, adj William Wyatt. May 4, 1762. Test’ Jer Halsey, Hatten Williams, Ann Williams. No. 25. Peter Cartright of Perg, Planter—for £400 pd by Jarvis Jones, Merchant—of Pasquotank Co, “doth sell 30a in Pera,” on the head of Deep Creek, patented by Albert Albertson Sen, Jan 1, 1694, & Jan 7, 1721, assigned to Albert Albertson Jr (son of sd Albert), & by will of Albert Albertson Jr, given to said Cartright. Nov 12, 1760. Test’ Jacob Madon, Daniel Koen, Edward Halstead. No. 26. Peter Cartright, for £3 pd by Col Jarvis Jones, sold 200a, in Perg, “where said Peter now lives,” near the mouth of Tomblins Branch, being pt of 300a, grt to John Tomblin, July 1694. April Court, 1762. Test’ Jacob Madren (Madre), Daniel Roen, Edward Halstead. tail = Warn Ria a ak Bhi 190 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 27. George Boswell of Perq, for £10 pd by Joseph Boswell of afsd—sold 120a on So west Side of Perq River. Dec 13, 1761. Test’ Isaac Boswell, John Clayton. No. 28. James Morgan of Pasquotank, for £5 pd by Betty Maudlin, of Perq, Widow—sold “parcel of Swamp,” on So-west Side of Little River—30a, at the mouth of Fork Swamp. Feb 7, 1762. Test’ Peter Maudlin, Mary Maudlin. No. 29. James Morgan, for £5 pd by Peter Maudlin, of Perg, Planter— sold 25a, of Swamp land, on So-west Side of Little River, adj Joseph Boswell. Jan 20,1762. Test’ Thomas Boswell, George Boswell. No. 30. James Morgan, for £10 pd by Thomas Boswell, of Perq, sold 96a, of Swamp land, on So Wt side of Little River, in Perq Co. Dec 13, 1761. Test’ Joseph Boswell, Isaac Boswell. No. 31. George Boswell of Perg, for £10 pd by James Morgan, of Pasquo- tank, sold 76a, on So-west Side of Little River, adj Joseph Boswell. Dee 13, 1761. Test’ Joseph Outland, Jno Clayton. No. 32. James Morgan of Pasq, for £10 pd by Samuel White, & Arnold White, of Perqg, sold tract of Swamp land, on So Wst Side of Little River— 52a, adj Isaac Boswell, “up the Swamp to George Boswells Grt.” Dec 13, 1761. Test’ John Hasket, Jno Clayton. No. 33. George Boswell of Perg, for £10 pd by Thomas Boswell, of afsd— sold 65a on the So Wst Side of Little River, adj Robert Cox, near Fork branch. “In trust for heirs of Benj, Munden, & Elisha his son.” Feb 22, 1762. No. 34. George Boswell, for £10 pd by Peter Munden, sold 51a, on So Wst side of Little River, “in trust for an orphan, Lidah Boswell,” dau of Thomas (now an infant), adj Joseph Boswell. Jan 13, 1762. Test’ John Hasket, Thomas Boswell. No. 35. George Boswell, for £10 pd by Jacob Overman, sold 118a, on So-wst side of Little River, adj Isaac Boswell, to line of George Boswell. Oct 13, 1761. Test’ Jno. Clayton, Joseph Boswell. No. 36. James Morgan, for £10 pd by Joseph Boswell, sold 53a, on So-Wst side of Little River, adj George Boswell. Dec 13, 1761. Test’ Jno. Clayton, Isaac Boswell. No. 37. Mar 20,1762. Samuel Parsons of Pergq, for £90 pd by Roger Kinyon, sold 190a on No side of Perq River, “along Beaver Cove Swamp, patented by Samuel Parsons, gr-father of said Samuel, July 6, 1721, who dying intestate, said land descended to Sam’l Parsons, father of said Sam’l, who by his will did bequeath same to me.” Test’ John Harvey, Joseph Kinyon. No. 38. Joseph Moore of Perqg, Merchant—for £76 pd by Benj Elliott, of afsd—sold 60a at the mouth of Atkins Swamp, adj Abraham Hasket, & Joseph Lacey, down the Swamp to the Creek. Jan 20, 1762. No. 39. Joseph Robinson of Perg, Planter—“exchanged a tract of land,” on So-wst Side of Little River—210a with Moses, & Aaron Jackson; adj George Gording, & John Robinsons lines. Mar 8, 1762. Test’ Thomas Robinson, Reed Durant. No. 40. Dec 12, 1761. William Gording of Perg, Planter—for £70 pd by Jarvis Jones, of same, Merch’t—sold plan’ 52a, where said Gording now lives, “by the side of Little River, to the head of Spring branch, & the old horse bridge.” Test’ Edward Halstead, John Turner. RECORDS OF DEEDS 191 £50 pd by William Arnold, , 1762. Jarvis Jones of Pera, for i of “Woodland whereon I now live,” pt of 361a patented im to his son, & said son sold same adj Wm Coleson, on “Shitten of same, sold 100a, by John Parish, Nov 22, 1714, & left by h to John Barclift, who sold the land to me—180a, Gut.” Test’ Samuel Newby, Henry Bailey. pod 42. Benjamin Perry Sr, of Pera, for “love I bear my son Benjamin, f William Moore Jr, 300a, adj land —d ‘ve a tract of land, bought o I Re So-ae Rpeteg inal April 19, 1762. Test’ Robert Riddick, Nicholas Stallings, Joseph Perry. No. 43. Mar 24,1763. Jarvis Jones 0 of same—sold 52a bought of William Gording, Aaron Jackson, to the head of Spring branch, & John Roberts, Israel Scarfe (Scaff). No. 44. Mar 20, 1762. John Barclift Jr, of Pera, planter—for £10 pd by Edward Holstead, of same, sold 100a, whereon sd Holstead now lives, adj William Godfrey, by the side of Deep Creek. Test’ Jarvis Jones, Thomas Tee Nov 12, 1761. James Foster Sr, of Pasa, for £75 pd by Joha Lal clift Jr, of Perq—‘doth sell plan’ where Edward Holstead now lives, on Deep Creek, 100a, a patent to Joseph Commander, adj Thomas, & William Godfreys lines. Test’ Jarvis Jones, Joseph Reed, Caleb Roen. No. 46. May 1, 1762. George Hendrickson, late of Perg, (son of Jeremiah) for £30 pd by John Campbell, of Bertie Co N. C. sold 105a on South west side of Little River, adj Moses Jackson. Test’ John Davidson, Alex Ford. No. 47. Jeremiah Bundy of Pera, for £75 pd by Cornelius Moore, Merch’t— sold 50a on North Side of Perq River, & South Side of Cypress Swamp, + lines of Gideon Bundy, & William Bogue. Jeremiah & Susannah Bundy. Test Duke Bogue, William Bogue, Matthew Jordan. No. 48. Francis Newby of Pera, Trader—for £400 pd by Josiah Jordan, of Isle of Wight Co, Vir’, & Matthew Jordan, of Pera Co N. C. “sold 105a in Piney Woods,” 25a on Little River, one house, & lot in the Town of Hert- ford,* (No. 93) one sail boat, one canoe, all my books, bonds, bills, Notes, & Money, (if any in the hands of Joseph Outland), on account of a Partner- ship, between him, & said Newby.” May 11, 1762. Test’ Thos Wilson, Joseph Newby, Mary Elliott. No. 49. John Barclift Jr, for £20 pd by Robert Wilson, of Nixonton, sold pt of tract, 100a, on the East by Little River. Sarah Barclift, wife of said John, relinquishes her dower right. Mar —, 1758. Test’ Joseph Overman, John Overman. No. 50. Abraham Riggs of Pasq, “doth forever release 100a, on the main Road in Perq Co, unto Capt Joseph Turner, whereon my uncle Abraham Riggs lived, & by will did bequeath to me.” Dec 31, 1761. Test’ Rebeccah Clayton, John Clayton. No. 51. July 16,1762. Joseph Perrishoe Jr of Pera, for £51 pd by William Bateman, of afsd—sold 102a on No East side of Pera River, “according to the most ancient, & reputed bounds.” Said land purchased by John Perrishoe father of said Joseph, of Mr, Clement Hall, at whose death sd land descended to f Pera, for £70 pd by Edward Holstead, on Little River Swamp, adj “old horse bridge.” Test’ *(Note: Said “lot in Hertford” was across the Street from the Court House, just about where Morgans furniture store now stands.) a ee oe ee eT 192 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Josiah Perrisho, who conveyed same to sd Joseph Jr. Test’ Thomas Bateman, John Harvey. No. 52. John Hawkins of Bertie Co, Planter—for £16 pd by Joseph Newby, of Perq, Millwright—sold 160a, adj John Kinions line, which he bought of William Lacey, & was formerly John Flowers. July 16, 1762. Test’ Joseph Moore, John Leah, Joshua Sutton. No. 53. April 3, 1762. John Raper, planter—for £30 pd by Thomas Bate- man Jr (both of Perq), “doth sell land on No Wst side of Muddy Creek,” 50a, adj William, & Thomas Bateman, pt of land taken up by Thomas Snoden, (280a) May 1, 1768. Test’ Thomas Robinson, Aaron Jackson. “No. 54. James Morgan of Pasa, for £10 pd by Isaac Boswell, of Pera, sold 34a dbf Swamp land, on So Wst Side of Little River. Dec 30, 1761. Test’ Joseph Boswell, Jno Clayton. No. 55. Jarvis Jones of Pasq, Esq—for £150 pd by Samuel Sutton, of Perq, sold part of two patents, one called “Gut patent” to John Parish, Nov 22,1714, & the other 500a, called “Glades Patent” Oct 10, 1725, taken out of the whole, 400a, on “Shitten Gut,” adj Thomas Weeks, & William Arnold near the head of “Turkey Ridge.” July 20, 1762. Test’ Joseph Sutton, Thomas Stevenson. No. 56. July 20, 1762. Jarvis Jones, for £175 pd by Joseph Sutton, sold 300a, grt unto Albert Albertson Jr, Jan 1, 1694, also 200a grt unto John Tomblin, July 3, 1694, purchased by Albert Albertson, of William Tomblin, July 23, 1739, “he being the only surviving son of his father dec, land on So Side of Deep Creek, near Nags Head Chappel,” on the head of Tomblins branch. Test’? Sam’l Sutton, Joseph Sutton, Thomas Stevenson. No. 57. June 8, 1762. Joseph Boswell, for £14 pd by James Morgan, sold 24a on So Wst Side of Little River, “where said Joseph now dwells,” sd land taken up by Thomas Boswell. Test’ Christopher Nicholson, Thomas Robinson, William Hill. No. 58. George Boswell, for £10 pd by Isaac Boswell, both of Pera, sold 67a on So Wst Side of Little River. July Court, 1762. Test’ Joseph Boswell, John Clayton. No. 59. Feb 5, 1762. Thomas Bagley Sen, of Pera, for £55 s2 p4 1%4 penny, sold 60a on No Est side of Perq River, to Samuel Bartlet, adj Daniel Saint, & Jonathan Pearson, “with all houses, & appurtenances.” Test’ Jonathan Pearson, Benjamin Bagley, Thomas Bagley Jr. No. 60. July 19, 1762. John Nichols, & wife Jemmima, of Perg, Planter— for £100 pd by Jarvis Jones, of Pasq Co, sold part of 500a, a patent to John Parish, 1722, & sold by him to Edward Dowdy, June 6, 1735 (100a, sold to Robert Hall). The remaining 400a, fell to sd Jemmima, only dau of sd Dowdy, land near the end of “Turkey Ridge,” adj William Coleson. Test’ Thomas Nichol- son, Joseph Sutton, Edward Holstead. No. 61. Dec 9, 1761. William Wilson, & Jonathan Shared, for £115 pd by said Sharod, sold 150a on So Wst Side of Balahack Swamp, adj Caleb Elliott, & Elizabeth Nixon. Test’ Joseph Elliott, To Bullock, Jacob Wilson. No. 62. Joseph Lilly of Chowan, Planter—for 20s pd by Jacob Powell, of afsd—sold 50a on East Side of Perq River, part of a patent to Elias Stallings, for 640a. Feb 23, 1762. Test’ John Hollowell, Samuel Farler. angi tanta: COMING RE AS To TANS IS eA LAL EEE mene RECORDS OF DEEDS 193 No. 63. James Perrishoe Jr, of Pera, for £25 pd by Robert Evans, of atsd— sold 148a, adj Joseph Scott, & Peter Pearsons line. June 29, 1762. Test Matthew Jordan, George Metcalf. No. 64. Jarvis Jones Esq, for £25 pd by William Arnold, of Pera, sold 50a, called “Glade patent” pt of 500a, patented by John Parish, Oct 10, 1725, on Suttons line. July 20, 1762. Test’ Joseph Sutton, Tho Nichols, Edw’d Hol A ie ee Jan 25, 1762. William Albertson of Pera, for £8 pd by Samuel An- derson, of afsd—sold 70a on Henbys line, to Barbers corner. Test’ John Anderson, Joshua Boswell, Jonathan Sherod. No. 66. Joshua Maudlin of Perq, planter—for £50 pd by Joseph Outland, Merch’t—of afsd, sold 80a adj Dempsey Barclift, & Charles Blount, to the head of Little River. Jan 30, 1762. Test’ Joshua Fletcher, Foster Toms. No. 67. Jan 25, 1762. Timothy Walton Esa, of Chowan Co, for £12 s10, pd by Andrew Knox, of Pera, sold 60a on South Side of Pera River, pt of a tract grt Julianna Laker, April 1, 1718/19 called “Chinqupin Ridge,” binding on lands of Joshua Skinner, William Arrington, & the desert. Test’ Ed Hall, Peter Bretton. No. 68. Obadiah Small of Pasq Co, Cooper—for £16 pd by William Munden, of same, sold 65a on the side of Little River, & Spring Swamp, adj Joshua Perrishoe. Feb 22, 1762. Test’? Thomas Boswell, Elisha Parker, William Lowe. No. 69. Benjamin Scarbrough of Pera, Farmer—for £100 pd by John Thatch, of same, sold 500a, “where sd Thatch now lives,” formerly the property of Richard Leary, by conveyance became the property of Paul Palmer, & Joanna his wife, given by them to Samuel, & Martha Ann Palmer, their Heirs by Deed, July 18, 1734, both dying without heirs, sd land descended to Anna Scarbrough, & from my mother, to me, son of sd Anna Scarbrough. July 1, 1762. Test’ Thos Bonner, Hatten Williams. No. 70. Rachel Smith of Pera, for “love I bear my son John, do give one negro boy, named Ishmael, & in case he die, to be equally divided between my dau’s Rachel, & Penninah.” July 21, 1761. Test’ Thos. Newby, Joseph Murdaugh. No. 71. Francis Toms of Pera, for £30 pd by Joseph Smith Jr, sold 100a “near a ditch called Samuel Newby’s,” in Balahack, adj Truman Moore’s line. Jan 7, 1762. Test’ Samuel Snith, Jonathan Sherod, Thomas Elliott. No. 72. Joseph Smith Jr of Pera, for £159 pd by Haig Elliott, of Pasa Go, sold 200a “at the Mirey branch, & Chowan Road, to the Holy bridge,’ on line of Mary Barker, & Caleb Elliott. Sept 27, 1762. Test’ Joseph Smith, Jeremiah Carmon, John Trotten. No. 73. Sept 6, 1762. Jesse Newby, for £5 pd by Robert Newby, sold land “at the Mill Pond” next to land where Mark Newby formerly dwelt, on lines of Samuel, Robert, & Francis Newby, to the mouth of a pranch, running out of the Mill Pond, “on the north side of Francis Newby’s house.” Test’ Cor- nelius Moore, Fras. Nixon, Joshua Fletcher. No. 74. Aug 25, 1762. Francis Newby for £107 pd by Robert Newby, sold “right in 60a of land at the Mill Pond, next to Mark Newby’s house, where he formerly lived,” to line of Samuel Newby, & the mouth of a branch, running 13 194 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY out of the Mill Pond, “on the north side of the house where Francis Newby now lives.” Test’ Matthew Jordan, Frederick Norcom, Abraham Bennett. No. 75. Joseph Outland, Merch’t—for £220 pd by Zachariah Nixon, sold 124a “where I now dwell,” on No Est Side of Perq River, adj Charles Morgan, Joseph Anderson, Samuel Moore, & Francis Toms. Aug 7, 1762. Joseph & Mary Outland. Test’ Zach Toms, Mark Newby. No. 76. Sept 9, 1762. Joseph Outland, for £110 pd by Charles Blount, sold 80a on So wst Side of Little River, adj Dempsey Barclift, & sd Blount, “land formerly Joshua Maudlin’s dec’d, a grt to John Godfrey, 1694.” Test’ Tully William, Joseph Whedbee. No. 77. Jan 17, 1763.° Edward Penrice, & Francis Penrice, of Perq for £288 $15, pd by Joseph Creecy, of Chowan Co, sold 170a, part of 543a, patented by Archibald Holmes, June 24, 1704, by him sold to Edward Wilson, April 7, 1705 which by sd Wilsons death fell to his dau Sarah, and was conveyed by sd Sarah & her husband Thomas Williams, to Richard Bond, by his death became the property of his brother Sam’l Bond, he dying without issue, sd land descended to his sister Elizabeth Penrice, & Abigail Arrenton, & from them to sd Edward, & William Arrention, sons of sd Abagail, said William Arrenton, on Mar 5, 1757 sold his right to sd Penrice, 75a on North Side of Albemarle Sound, opposite “Battes Grave Island” belonging to Francis Pen- rice, dec’d father of sd Francis. Test’ Joshua Skinner, John Hall, Christ Moore. No. 78. Earle Granville, gt unto Joe. Sutton Sen, 300a, on Suttons Creek, (a grt to Deborah Sutton, Nov 4, 1707, for 1s for every 50a). Wm Glover Esq President. Councillors; John Hawkins, Spear Foster. Test’ John Porter, Gabriel Newby. No. 79. Aug 26, 1762. John Jones of Pera, for £80 pd by Miles Harvey, sold 200a, adj Moses Barker, pt of a tract, (435a) purchased by sd Jones, of John, & Miriam Chancey. Oct 10, 1757. Test’ Thomas Long, Zepaniah Jones. No. 80. 1763. Benjamin Scarbrough of Pera, for £25 pd by Joshua Skinner, of same—sold plan’ on West Side of Castletons Creek, north-ward from “Skin- ners Bridge” formerly belonging to William Stewart, up the Creek to sd Skinner, & a line formerly Samuel Phelps, now William Townsends, pat by Richard Skinner, Nov 22, 1714, & by him sold to Julianna Laker, by descent from her tome. Jan 3,1763. Test’ William Arrenton, Wm Townsend, Robert Jones, Henry Moore. No. 81. Samuel Standin of Perg, Planter—for £100 pd by William Standin. sold 150a on Mings Creek, “whereon my dec’d father Sam’l Standin did live.” April 5, 1762. Test’ Joshua Skinner, Hatten Williams. No. 82. “Samuel Standin dec’d Mar 28, 1752.” To divide a “bequest of land to his two sons, Sam’l, & William, on upper side of dividing branch, from Mings Creek to the head of sd branch, 150a the property of sd Samuel with 150a below the dividing branch, to William Standin; we here-unto divide same.” Jan 10, 1763. John Skinner, Benjamin Harvey. No. 83. William Standin, for £100 pd by Samuel Standin, sold 150a, at the mouth of “dividing branch” to Ming Creek, adj land of “my dec father Samuel Standin.” April 5, 1763. Test’ Joshua Skinner, Hatten Williams. No. 84. Jesse Henley, Farmer—for £12 pd by Mary Ratclift, (widow & relict of Joseph of Perg dec), sold unto Joseph Ratclift (her son) 225a, on So East Side of Little River, near Fork Swamp, adj land formerly Joseph RECORDS OF DEEDS 195 Sutton’s, now Elliotts “by a grt from Earl Granville to me,” Nov 28, 1760. Seal 5d, 2mo 1763. Test’ Jesse Newby, And’n Wilson, Ralph Fletcher. No. 85. April 19, 1763. William Standin of Perg, Planter—for £25 pd by Joshua Skinner of same, sold 50a, adj Luke Sumner, “to a Mirey branch,” down the branch to Bridge Creek, pt of land formerly Samuel Standin’s. Test’ Samuel Penrice, John Cale. No. 86. Sept 13,1762. Thomas Ming of Chowan, Richard Rogers, & Delight Nixon, of same, for £310 sold to sd Rogers, & Nixon 120a, a grt to James Ward, Sept 29, 1706, who conveyed same to his gr-son James Ming, he dying without issue, sd land became the property of his brother Thomas Ming, Joseph Ming dec, (land at the bridge Neck, on the head of Yeopim River) sd land devised to sd Thomas by the will of his father Joseph Ming, 258a, in the fork of Eggertons Mill Swamp, called “Bridge Neck’ adj James Eggerton dec, Francis Penrice dec, & John Wilkins. Thomas & Ann Ming. Test’ Thomas Ming, Thomas Pallarten. No. 87. Joseph Perrishoe of Perg, for “love I bear my brother Samuel of afsd—do give all that plan’ on No Est Side of Perq River, 100a, which was given me by the will of my dec father, John Perrishoe, Dec 17, 1755, land grt unto John Anderson dec, July 26, 1703 (200a), & purchased by my father of him.” April 16, 1762. Test’ John Harvey, Tho Jones. No. 88. Frans Penrice, late of Perg, did give to us Francis, & Samuel Penrice, a plan’ whereon he then lived, “with directions of division, by which we bind ourselves to abide.” Jan 16, 1763. Test’ Joshua Skinner, Charles Moore. No. 89. Josiah Perrishoe of Perg, for £55, pd by James Perrishoe Jr, of afsd—sold 54a by the Pond side, a pat unto John Lacey, 1725. Seal June 26, 1762. Test’ Joseph Perrishoe, Joshua Davis. No. 90. Oct 17, 1762. Andrew Knox Esq, of Perg, Sheriff of sd Co—to George Eason Sen, of afsd, Planter—Whereas; Moses Eason of Perg, Mariner— “was indebted to Charles Moore, & Seth Sumner, Churchwardens of Berkeley Parish, in Co afsd, for the sum of £28 s16 p4, and to Thomas Jones cf Chowan Co, the sum of £4 s12 p6, which sd parties did recover, at the Court House in Hertford, July 20, 1762, (by Writ of Execution, to sd Sheriff), agst goods, chattels, & land, of sd Moses, to satisfy above £33 s8 p10, & £7 s2 p8, “not being able to find such goods, & chattels, did expose for sale a tract of land, 6514a, which George Eason bought, for £313 being the highest bidder,” adj John Gordon, on the main desert. Test’ Charles Moore, Miles Harvey. No. 91. Jan 22, 1763, Edward Holstead of Perg, Joiner—for £75 pd by John Stokes, of same, planter—sold 100a, on East Side of Deep Creek, adj William Godfrey. Test’ Jno. Clayton, Rebecca Clayton. No. 92. Jan 28, 1762. Joshua Guyer of Pera, Planter—for £150 pd by Cornelius Moore, of same, Merchant—sold 210a, adj Arthur Croxton, & Joseph Newby. “Land my father John Guyer bought of Abraham Mullen.” Oct 13, 1740. Test’ Andrew Knox, Matthew Jordan, John Pleace. No. 98. April 17, 1762. Charles Morgan, for £16 pd by Ralf Fletcher, sold 50a “back of land, whereon sd Fletcher now lives.” ‘Test’ Jesse Winslow, Joseph Outland, Elizabeth Boswell. No. 94. Feb 19, 1763. Francis Newby of Pera, for £16 s8, pd by Gabriel Cosand, of same—sold 25a near Suttons Creek, pat by John Henby, in 1741 NTR ASIST ATS ES NB SETS DE SPD TLL ELLE OE ELE ALE his will, to my brothers Robert, Mark, Jesse, & myself,” adjs Matthew Jordan, Gideon Maudlin, Moses Wilson. 196 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY & given by sd Francis in (587a) “conveyed to my father, Francis Newby, d Cosand. Test’ No. 95. Keziah Newby of Pera, for “love I bear my sons Francis, & Thomas Newby”—(Minors) for the fullfilling of the last will of my dec husband, do give unto Thomas Newby, in trust for sd minors, two tracts of land; once parcel 113a, on the Sound in Chowan Co, pt of land whereon my father Thomas Pierce dec, lived, & was laid off to me—second a parcel on Chickma- chomack banks in Currituck Co, 200a a grt to my father 1748. Seal April 20, 1763. Test’ Daniel Saint, Francis Nixon, Jeremiah Carruthers. No. 96. Zachariah Lilly of Pera, planter—for £20 pd by Jacob Perry Sen, sold 50a on Great branch, & North Side of River Pocosin, adj Jacob Powell, & sd Perry, pt of a grt to William Kitchen, by sd Kitchen, given to John Lilly, (son of Thomas) conveyed by said John Lilly to his brother Thomas, who by death gave same to his son Zachariah. Jan 12, 1763. Test’ Nicholas Stallings, John Hollowell. No. 97. Dec 3, 1758. Earl Granville, to Joseph Sutton, of Perq Esq, for 10s, “doth grt parcel of land in the Parish of Berkeley, Co of Pera,” 115a, on the “No Side of the main Road,” adj Sutton, & Whedbee. Sept 17, 1744. Granville; by Fras. Corbin, & Joshua Bodley. No. 98. Thomas Jessop, & Joseph Jessop, of Carteret Co N. C., for £43 pd by William White, of Pera, planter—sold 200a on South west side of Perq River, the “same given me sd Thomas, by Joseph Jessop, of Perq dec, in his will.” Mar 12, 1735. No. 99. July 13, 1760. Earl Granville, grt unto William Albertson of Perq, land in Berkley Parish, adj John Henby. Granville, by Tho. Childs. No. 100. Jacob Perry Jr, of Pera, Planter—for £25 pd by Jacob Perry Sr, of afsd—soid 50a on “McClennys branch,” pt of a grt unto William Kitchen, at the mouth of Deep branch, adj sd Jacob Perry Sr, to River Swamp.” April 19, 1763. Test’ Edward Hall. No. 101. Jacob Powell of Pera, for £9 pd by Jacob Perry Jr, sold 150a ‘at the Cabbin Point,’ on Snookes line, to line of Thomas Lilly, down to the Swamp. Mar 7, 1763. Test’ Jacob Winslow, Arthur Conner. No. 102. Jacob Perry Jr, for 10s pd by Benjamin Winslow, of Perq, sold 5a on the main road, adj sd Perry’s back line. April 19,1763. Test’ Israel Perry, Jacob Winslow. { No. 103. Israel Perry of Pera, for £6 pd by Benjamin Winslow, of afsd—sold 15a on lines of sd Perry, & John Winslow, along sd “Benjamins own line.” Mar 7, 1763. Test’ Jacob Perry, Jr, Jacob Winslow. No. 104. - Jacob Perry Jr, for £50 pd by Israel Perry, sold 25a on the “old dividing line between Israel, & Jacob Perry,” on the River Swamp. Mar 7, 1763. Test’ Jacob Winslow, Benjamin Winslow. No. 105. Benjamin Winslow of Perq, for £30 pd by Jacob Winslow, of same—sold 100a on East Side of Perq River, adj Jesse Winslow, & John Hudson. Mar 7, 1763. Test’ Israel Perry, Jacob Perry Jr. No. 106. Israel Perry, for £50 pd by Jacob Perry Jr, sold 50a on Deep Creek branch, & Snookes line. Mar 7, 1762. Test’ Jacob Winslow, Samuel Farlow. No. 107. Oct 9, 1762. Andrew Knox, Sheriff of Perq. Whereas; Martha Kippen of Chowan Co dec, was indebted unto Clerk Pike, of sd Co, for £40 RECORDS OF DEEDS “which sd Pike did recover, & was Ack’ in Edenton Court House, before Charles Berry Esq, Justice, on Nov 20, 1761, agst Thomas Bell Ex, of sd Martha Ann Kippen, & sd Pike presented a Writ, to sd Knox, agst sd goods, chattels & land of sd Martha Ann he not being able to find any, did expose for sale land in Pera, 640a on So Wst Side of Perq River,” adj Mrs. Julianna Lakers, on the Chinquepin Ridge, a grant unto Joanna Patterson 1717, (by whom alin had Martha Ann Kippen dec), bought by Benj Scarbrough, he being the highest bidder, for £5 s6. Test’ Thomas Ward, Thomas McNider. No. 108. Samuel Newby of Pera, for “love I bear my dau Jemmima, & her husband William Newby, have given pt of tract, on So Wst tide of Perq River 175a, at the mouth of Deep branch, above the Haw-tree Island along side of Tongue of Reeds,” to line of Benjamin Wilson, & the River sateen July 18, 1763. Test’ Phineas Nixon, Wm. Albertson, James Sit- erson. No. 109. “We, Thomas, & Elizabeth Knowles,” of Pera, for £36 pd by John Turner, sold 75a on So Wst Side of “Shitten Gut,” part of a grt unto Richard Whedbee, Sept 27, 1715, for 250a. July 19, 1763. Test’ James Gibson, Tho. Nichols. No. 110. May 28, 1762. Earl Granville, grt unto John Clayton Esq, of Pera, land “near the head of Little River, in the mouth of Gum Branch & Juniper Island branch,” to line of Jesse Perry. 150a. Granville, by Tho. Child. No. 111. Sept 7, 1762. John Campbell, of Bertie Co, Merchant—for £30 pd by Charles Blount, of Perg, merchant—sold 105a on So West Side of Little River, adj Aaron, & Moses Jackson. Test’ Edward Telfair, Elex’r. Ford, James Campbell. No. 112. Nov 11, 1751. Earl Granville, for s8 pd by Zachariah Nixon, on Perq, Gent—do grt 235a in Berkeley Parish, adj Hendricks, & Albertson. Granville by James Innes, Fras. Corbin. No. 113. James Elliott, & Mary his wife, of Pera, Planter—for £15 pd by Isaac Lamb, of afsd—sold 50a on No East Side of Cypress Swamp, “all the land they had on sd Swamp.” Oct 17, 1763. Test’ Frans. Nixon, Cornelius Moore, Keziah Nixon. No. 114. Oct 20, 1763. Isaac Sanders, & Mary his wife, of Perg, for £10 pd by Francis Brown, of afsd, Planter—sold Swamp called “Wilsons Creek bray 6a of high land, adj Reuben Wilson, “whereon sd Sanders now ves, which he purchased of Col John Harvey.” ‘Test’ Andrew Knox, Robert Avery. Mary Ann Sanders, relinquished her dower. No. 115. Jan 1, 1763. Benjamin Scarbrough of Perq, for £10 pd by Andrew Knox, of same—sold 640a on S. W. Side of Perq River, adj Mrs Julianna Lakers land, on Chinquepin Ridge, and John Thatch, (formerly Richard Leary’s) grt unto Joanna Patterson 1717, & became the property of Martha Ann Kippen dec, (her dau) sold at public Vendue, Oct 9, 1762. Test’ Thomas Ward, Thomas MecNider. No. 116. Joshua Small of Pergq, for £12 pd by Richard Gording, sold 50a adj Jonathan Sherod, & Benjamin Wilson, part of a tract, grt unto Zachariah Chancey, July 27, 1748, by him sold to Jacob Docton, & sd Docton sold to William Wilson. (No date.) Joshua & Charity Small. Test’ John Campbell Jacob Goodwin. othe Sn ie coat —* ee ae entice Toe 198 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 117. Jeremiah Bundah (probably Bundy), & Sarah his wife, of Pera, for £25 pd by Cornelius Moore, sold 50a on No East side of Perq River, adj Thomas Hollowell. Dec 22, 1763. No. 118. Charles Jordan Jr, & Sarah his wife, of Pera, for £31 pd by Robert Newby, of afsd—sold 260a at the mouth of “Wolf Pit” branch, on line of Jonathan Phelps, “patented by John Pretlow in the year 1668.” Seal Dec 21, 1763. Test’ Nath’l Williams, John Skinner, Jon’a. Hearring (Herring). No. 119. William Godfrey of Pera, for £90 pd by Joseph Snoden, of same— sold 80a on “Ware Creek” ad John Barclift. Oct 27,1762. Test’ James Gibson, Demson Barclift. (Dempsey) No. 120. Charles, & Robert Jordan, of Perq, are firmly bound unto Robert Newby, of afsd—in the sum of £620, Jan 16, 1764—sd Charles has sold 260a of high land, Dec 1, 1763, unto sd Newby, whereon sd Jordan, now lives, & 40a of Marsh, adj the same, & sd Newby has pd £310 for same. Test’ W. Skinner, Miles Harvey. No. 121. Charles Jordan Jr, of Pera, for £30 pd by Thomas McNider, of Chowan, sold “one house, & store house,” on lot No. 110, in the Town of Hertford. Dec 17, 1763. Test’ John Calloway, William Standin. No. 122. James Paistree, & Elizabeth his wife, of Pera, (Shoemaker )—for £10 pd by Jacob Powell, of Chowan, sold 44a on the desert; part of a tract belonging to Joseph Reddin, (given him by his son John) given by sd John, to Elizabeth Collenton, adj John Gordon, & Jesse Eason. Jan 16, 1764. Test’ Jesse Eason, Elias Stallings. No. 123. “We; John, Thomas, & Samuel Weeks, of Perq; are firmly bound each, to the other; (in the sum of £200). Our dec father Thomas Weeks Esq, by his will gave lands in Pera, to be divided amongst us: James & Wilson Weeks (Minors), to have only one share between them, do make choice of John Clayton, & Richard Sanderson Esq, Phineas Nixon, & Thomas Nicholson, or any three of them to divide sd land.” Test’ Joseph Barclift, Benjamin Whedbee. Sept 12, 1763. No. 124. Andrew Donoldson of Pera, for “love I bear my son Andrew, of Massachusetts Bay, in New Eng, do give one negro boy named Daniel.” Mar 5, 1764. Test’ John Harvey, Ben. Harvey. No. 125.. Samuel White of Pera, for £20 pd by Cornelius Moore, of afsd— sold 113a on South west side of Little River, & the mouth of Forked branch. Test’? Abraham Wilson, Arnold White. Feb 14, 1764. No. 126. Delight Nixon, & Richard Rogers, did purchase, 258a at the head of Yeopim, River, known by name of “Bridge Neck,” & jointly held sd land, until the death of sd Rogers, “now to make partition, with Elizabeth Coe Rogers, widow of sd Richard, doth make division, in trust for Sarah, Elizabeth, & Ospee, Daughters, of sd Rogers,” land bought of Thomas Ming. Jan 30, 1764. Test’ Melvin Duke, John Nixon. ; No. 127. Joseph Moore of Bertie Co, for £350 pd by Cornelius Moore, Merchant, of Pera, sold 180a at the mouth of Island branch, in the edge of Beaver Dam Swamp, adj William Bagley, whereon John Moore, formerly dwelt. Feb 20, 1764. Test’ Frans. Nixon, Keziah Nixon, Francis Newby. No. 128. April 13, 1764. Benjamin Roberts of Perg, planter—for £111 pd by Joseph Robinson, of Nancymond Co, Vir’ farmer—sold 11la on So West side of Little River, adj Joshua Moore, taken up by Wm Tomlin. April 4, 1720. Test’ Thomas Weeks, Benjamin Weeks. RECORDS OF DEEDS 199 No. 129. Mar 3, 1762. John Pearse of Bertie Co, for £25 pd by Aaron Mizelle, sold land in Pera, “part of tract grt to Richard Pearse dec’d & conveyed to sd John, in his will.” Test’ Edmund Walton, Thomas Hunter, Elisha Hunter. No. 130. April 16, 1764. Robert Riddick Esq, of Perq, for £153 s5 pd by Zepaniah Jones, of afsd—sold 150a on South East side of Castletons Creek. adj land, belonging to orphans of Peter Jones dec’d, & John Harmon. Test’ W. Skinner, Mark Newby. No. 131. Phineas Nixon of Perq, for £27 s10 pd by Thomas Nicholson, of — igianad sold 50a, adj William Arnold, & Joseph Robinson. 15 Smo No. 132. John Maudlin, of Pera, for £45 pd by Foster Toms, of afsd— sold 50a on No Est Side of Gum Swamp, & So Est Side of Suttons Creek, adj William Bogue an “older patent to Samuel Charles.” No. 133. Feb 11, 1764. Job Riddick of Perq, for £15 pd by Joseph Hurdle, of afsd—sold 45a on the main desert, patented by Thomas Docton, July 21, 1717, by deed of gift from him, to sd Job. Test’ Samuel Green, Ruth Davis. No. 134. May 22, 1764. John Campbell Esq, of Bertie Co, Merchant—for £266 s13 p4 pd by Richard Sanderson, of Perq, sold land commonly called, Sanderson Sound side plantation now in his “actual possession” 424a on No East side of the mouth of Perq River, sd Campbell Att’ for Elizabeth Chandler, of St Marys Parish, Lambeth, Co of Surry, Grt Britain, widow; dau of Edward Catchmaid dec’d, only son of Thomas Catchmaid dec’d, brother, & devisee, in the will of George Catchmaid, of Nanciman Co, Vir’ dec’d, who died seized of land in Perq Co, N. C. called “Birkswear,” 3333a granted by Sir Wm Berkeley, Gov of Va, Elizabeth dying, the land descended to Wm Berkeley, of St Pauls, Covent Garden, Co of Middlesex, eldest son of sd Blizabeth, by her husband John Berkeley dec’d, & sd William Berkeley, did release on May 10, 1744, unto John Humpage of Gravesend, Co Kent, Mariner—& Ann Hinds of St. Helens, London, all of sd land; who sold sd land to George Low of London, July, 15, 1744, who did authorize sd Campell to dispose of sd land. Test’ Jno. Clayton, Andrew Knox. No. 136. July 17, 1764. Richard Clayton of Perq, for £80 pd by Richard Sanderson Esq, sold 3114a, part of land whereon sd Clayton dwells, called “Robin’s old field” at the head of a branch on sd Sanderson’s line. Test’ Thos. Newby, W. Skinner. No. 137. July 17, 1764. Richard Sanderson Esq, for £213 pd by Richard Clayton, sold 96%4a, “being part of land conveyed by John Campbell, of Bertie Co, May 22, 1764 on Robins branch.” ‘Test’ Thos. Newby, W. Skinner. No. 138. July 16, 1764. William, & Samuel Standin, for £18 s10 pd by Joshua Skinner, of Perq, sold 58a on a “Mirey branch issuing out of Bridge Creek, & 24%, formerly belonging to Samuel Standin dec, given to us in his will.” Test’ Robert Avery, John Callaway. No. 189. April 24, 1760. Joshua Skinner, planter—bought of John Jones 105a, on a branch of Yeopim, Creek, called “the Great Swamp,” adj Peter Jones (the elder), & 150a, adj John Callaway, called “Paines” a patent to John Paine, the other, a grt unto Peter Jones, Sept 25, 1726. Test’ Thomas Jones, Thos. McNider. No. 140. July 14, 1764. Richard Sanderson, for £24 s10, pd by Joseph Sutton, sold 12%a on So Wst Side of Little River, patented by William Glover Esq, Oct 14, 1701, & by purchase patent, by sd Sanderson, from Sir AR a Th Se ch meas PRIME ~ ia a IG 200 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Richard Everard (Gov) to sd Sanderson, on River side, adj Catchmaids line. Test’ Miles Harvey, Thos. Newby. No. 141. Samuel Bartlet of Pera, Mariner—for £400 pd by Lawrence Leisly, Mariner—of afsd—sold 124a on East Side of Perq River, near Jonathan Pearsons plan’, on lines of Daniel Saint, & Thos Bagley, to the River Pocoson; being land 50a, sold by Jonathan Pearson, to Samuel Barclift, Jan 9, 1756, & 14a, from Thomas Bagley to sd Barclift, Feb 4, 1762. Seal Feb 20, 1764. Test’ Cornelius Moore, Richard Hatfield, Joseph Moore. No. 142. July 17, 1764. Mary Winslow, dau of Timothy, (late of Perq Co, Dec’d) & Reuben Wilson, of afsd, for the sum of £3 pd by sd Mary assigned 100a, by the side of Little River, adj McAdams, Robert Wilson (now Reubens), & John Barclift. Test’ Joshua Skinner, Thos. McAdams. No. 143. Joseph Smith Jr, of Pera, for £30 pd by Francis Jones, sold 200a on east side of “meadow Bridge,” up mirey Branch, to a Bridge on Chowan Road, & line of Mary Barker. Jan 7, 1762. Test’ Sam’l Smith, Thos. Elliott, Jonathan Sharrad. No. 144. May 21, 1764. Abraham Jennet of Pera, for £40 pd by James Chew, of Chowan, Wheelwright—sold 100a, part of 348a, grt unto Ann Herrington (Arrington), Aug 21, 1716, by her conveyed to Abraham Jennet, Oct 1733, (father of sd Jennet) land in Perq Co, on So Wst Side of Perq River. Test’ Charles Horton, Josiah Mathias, Will’m Horton. No. 145. Joshua Deal of Chowan, Planter—for £20 pd by Moses Boyce, of Perg, sold 140a in sd Co, adj John Griffin, granted to Robert Wilson, Dec 20, 1740. Dec 12, 1763. Test’ Samuel Jones, Robert Chappel. No. 146. Jesse Perry of Pera, Farmer—for £2 s10, pd by William Small, of afsd—sold 5a upon the head of Little River, adj Jesse, & Isaac Perry. Oct 20, 1762. Test’ John White, Isaac Boswell. No. 147. Samuel Charles of Pera, “for love I bear my Brother Will’m Charles, of afsd—do give 50a, part of a grt unto my Father Samuel Charles in 1720,” on the upper side of Gum Swamp, adj John Nicholson. Oct 12, 1764. Test’? William Albertson, Foster Toms. No. 148. Oct 15, 1765. Edward Halstead of Pera, for £100 pd by Francis Brown, of afsd—sold 52a “where sd Halstead now lives,” by Little River Swamp, adj Aaron Jackson, at the head of Spring Branch. Edward, & Mary Halstead. Test’ Daniel Saint, Jno. Blount, William Robbins. No. 149. May 25, 1753. Earl Granville, for si0 pd by Luke Sumner Esq, of Perq “hath granted a parcel of vacant land, in Berkeley Parish,” adj Jesse Eason, 150a. Granville, by Thos. Child. Wm. Cheston, Jas. Edmund- stone. No. 150. Joseph White Sr, for £3 810, pd by Moses Boyce, sold 5a, adj John Griffin. Jan 12, 1765. Test’ Joseph White Jr, Joseph Barker. No. 151. William Munden of Pera, for £20 pd by Hannah Munden, (widow of Joseph) of afsd—sold 65a on So Wt Side of Little River (other part thereof, sd Munden sold to Joshua Perrisho), “contents of a grt to Joseph Munden, by Francis Corbin, & Benjamin Wheatley, agents of Earl Granville, Feb 19, 1762.” Seal Jan 10, 1765. Test’ Isaac Boswell, Thomas Boswell, Jesse Perry, Elisha Parker. No. 152. Dec 15, 1764. William Wallace of Chowan, for £8 pd by Thomas Rountree, (son of Charles, Dec’d) of afsd—sold 50a on East Side of Perq RECORDS OF DEEDS 201 River, part of 200a, purchased by Thomas Rountree dec, of Joseph Jessop, & “left by will to sd Wallace.” Test’ Aaron Hill, Charles Rountree. No. 153. John, & Ann Barclift, and John Barclift Jr, (son of sd John, & Ann,) of Pera, for £250 pd by James, & Sarah McAdams also £4 s10, pd to John Barclift, Jr, by Joseph McAdams, (son of James, & Sarah) sold 200a on So West Side of Little River, adj William Means, & land formerly John Parishoes. Dec 3, 1764. Test’ Joseph Mullen, Thos. Nicholson. No. 154. John Stokes of Perq, Farmer—for £75 pd by William Godfrey, of same, sold 100a, adj Layden, & sd Godfrey. Dec 17, 1763. Test’ James Gibson, John Gibson. ; No. 155. Nov 27, 1764. John Perry, of Bertie Co, Planter—for £30 pd by . Thomas Wright, of Edenton, (Ropemaker)—sold 158a on No Et Side of Perq River, adj Nath’l Sutton, on lower side of Suttons Creek, near Cypress Swamp (both issuing out of the North side of Perg River) sd land formerly John Perry’s, father of sd John. Test’ George Brownrigg, Thomas Dare. No. 156. Peter Munden of Pera, for £5 pd by Thomas Boswell, of afsd— sold 25a of Swamp land, on So Wt side of Little River, adj Benjamin Mun- den, & up the River to Joseph Boswell’s. Sept 8, 1763. Test’ Elisha Parker, William Munden. No. 157. Mar 19, 1765. William Skinner of Perq, Sheriff; to Joseph Mullen, of afsd; Whereas: Thomas Nicholson, late of sd County, prosecuted a suit in Court, held at Edenton, agst Exors of Joseph Wilson, dec’d, & ob- tained judgment, agst goods, chattels, & lands, of sd dec’d, William Skinner, “to satisfy same, sold at public vendue, on Nov 30, 1764, parcel of land, property of sd Wilson,” which Joseph Mullen bought, for £86, being the high- est bidder. Test’ William White, Thos. White. No. 158. Jan 17, 1765. Elijah Harriss, of Pitt Co N. C. for £30 pd by James Jones, of Chowan, sold 200a in Perg, on “Loosing Swamp,” whereon my father John Harriss, lived, grt unto John Harris, & John Larkum 1695. Test’ Jesse Eason, George Eason, Jr, Joshua Small, No. 159. April 9, 1765. James Parker of Chowan, Planter—for £10 pd by Jacob Jordan, of afsd—sold 300a on So Wt Side of Perq River, on the head of Cypress Creek, & Balahack Creek, called “Bear Swamp” a pat to John Parker, July 28, 1730. Test’ Jeremiah Carman, Thos. Osborn. No. 160. Articles of agreement. 23d 2mo 1765, Jeremiah Carman, of Chowan Co, weaver—Whereas; Rachel Smith, widow of John Smith, of Perq Trader; dec’d, did purchase two parcels of land of Samuel Smith, for £60, & pd for same, out of sd estate, & gave same to her son John (a Minor), & Jeremiah Carman, having intermarried with sd Rachel, “proposed to give negroes, to be divided at her death, between her eight children, viz; Leah Sanders (wife of John), Joseph Smith, Mary Hill (wife of Wil- liam), Sarah Smith, Benjamin Smith, Rachel Smith, Penniah, & John Smith, to which they agreed.” Test’ Thos. Nicholson, Thos. Newby, Frans. Nixon. No. 161. Feb 21, 1765. Joshua Skinner of Pera, for £130 pd by John Jones, of afsd—sold two tracts of land, on branches of Yeopim Creek, adj Peter Jones, 150a called ‘‘Paines,” adj John Callaway, Thos. Pierce & William White. Test’ John Harvey, Mary AppleWhite. No. 162. Aug 18, 1764. Sarah Davis, Willis Jones, & Mary his wife, of Chowan, for £14 pd by Joshua Small, of Perg, sold 56a on the side of the ae ab r wea 2 ead nei sats arias nsintetic he sombre Tbe ae 202 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY desert, along patent line of Marmaduke Davis, to John Gordon’s line, part of a patent to John Hariss, & John Larcum, April 21, 1695, (888a) & by them sold to John Moseley, by him sold to Joseph Redding, & by sd Redding, willed to his son James, & descended from him to his brother John Redding, who willed it to his sister, Rachel Davis, wife of John, who after his death, sold it to Joshua Small. Test’ John Campbell, Jr, John Davis, Henry Speight. No. 163. Mar 27, 1765. William Stokes, & Elizabeth his wife, of Pergq, Planter—for £40 pd by Wm Barclift Jr, of afsd—sold 40%4a, on a branch of Muddy Creek. Test’ Jno. Clayton, William Robbins. No. 164., July 15, 1765. Thomas Bullock, & Robert Bogue Exors, of the will of Arthur Croxton dec, did ‘expose for sale 260a, of land whereon sd dec’ lived,” & Benjamin Harvey, of afsd—being the highest bidder, bought same for £201 s15, land on No East side of Perq River. Test’ W. Skinner, Miles Harvey. No. 165. Joseph Robinson, of the Colony of Vir, Co of Nancymond, farmer —for £120 pd by Thos Nicholson, of Perq Co, N. C. trader—sold 120a called “Pine Glade.” 22, 4mo 1764. Test’ Thomas Robinson, Joseph Robinson Jr. No. 166. April 19, 1765. Thomas Nicholson, Merchant—of Perq for £20 pd by Joseph Robinson of Nancymond Co, in Vir, sold 20a on So Wt Side of Little River, adj Nixons corner. Test’ Thomas Robinson, Joseph Robin- son Jr. No. 167. June 18, 1765. Joshua Skinner of Perg, for £30 pd by Samuel Jones, of afsd—sold 50a, “northward from Skinners bridge, to Raccoon Swamp,” being part of a patent to Richard Skinner, Nov 22, 1714. Test’ James Bush, Thos White. , No. 168. April 19, 1765. Francis Brown of Perg, Planter—for £110 pd by William Arnold, of same—sold 52a, “by Little River Swamp side,” being part of a plan’, whereon Edward Halstead lived. Test’ Seth Sumner, Jane Jordan. No. 169. Thomas Nicholson, for £37 s10, pd by Phineas Nixon, of Pergq, sold 50a, near “Goodins gum pond, in the great body,” adj William Arnold, Joseph Robinson, & sd Nixon. 15d 7mo 1765. Test’ Frans. Nixon, Zepaniah Jones. No. 170. Jacob Jordan, of Chowan, planter—for £5 pd by Jeremiah Car- man, of afsd—sold 50a in Perq Co, on So Side of Perq River, “Balahack Creek Swamp, between Mulberry Ridge, & Bellmans old field.” July 12, 1765. Test’ Robert Boyce, John Hollowell. No. 171. John Barclift Jr of Pasq Co, for £140 pd by Dempsey Newby, of afsd—sold 224a on Little River (south west side), & on Northwest side of Deep Creek, a patent dated 1694. April 23, 1765. Test’ Samuel Newby, Esau Lamb. No. 172. Zachariah Nixon of Perg, for £60 pd by Mark Newby, of same— sold 26a on N. EB. Side of Perq River, & Frog Hall Swamp, to Francis Toms corner. Oct 21, 1765. Test’ Frans. Nixon, Zachariah Jones. No. 173. Oct 16, 1764. Richard Sanderson of Pera, for £300 pd by George Reed of same, planter—sold 100a, on No East Side of Albemarle Sound, “near the mouth of Perq River,” part of a tract conveyed to sd Sanderson, by John Campbell of Bertie Co, May 22, 1764, adj Richard Clayton, & running RECORDS OF DEEDS 203 to a branch called “Robbins Branch.” Oct 16, 1764. Test’ Miles Harvey, W. Skinner. No. 174. Joseph Mullen of Perq, for £136 pd by John Whedby of same— sold 105a near Beaver Cove Swamp, with one half of sd Swamp, adj Foster Toms Sr, binding on lands of Christopher Sutton, & Abraham Rigs. Joseph & Elizabeth Mullen. Mar 1, 1765. Test’ James Gibson, Benjamin Sutton. No. 175. Nov 18, 1751. Earl Granville for s3 pd by William White Gent, of Perq—grt land in sd Co 255a, near Ricks Fox. Reg Oct Court 1765. No. 176. Cornelius Moore of Perg, for £100 pd by Robert Evans of afsd— sold 50a, on N. BE. Side of Perq River, & S. Side of Cypress Swamp, adj Gideon Bundy, & William Bogue. Aug 19, 1765. Test’ Frans. Nixon, Zachariah Nixon. No. 177. James Sitterson of Pergq, Carpenter—for £15 pd by Mark Chappel of afsd—sold 6214a, & 2414a, formerly held by William Blitchenden, & Will’m Phelps, on line of Thos. Newby, & Abra’m Wilson. Oct 15, 1765. Test’ Thos. Newby, Benjamin Russell. No. 178. Ezekiel Moore of Perg, for £6 pd by William Newby Jr, sold 50a, on lines of Joseph Wilson, John Moore, & William Moore, to the line of Will’m Wilson. June 23, 1765. Test’ Jas. Smith, Thos. Wilson, Jacob Elliott. : No. 179. Chrales Jordan of Chowan, for “love I bear unto my dau Rachel White, & her husband John White, do give negroes viz: Dick, Tony, Rose, Sue, & Grace. Sealed with my seal this day.” Aug 2, 1765. Test’ Phillip Perry, Joseph Smith. No. 180. Sept 6, 1765. Andrew Knox of Perg, for £50 pd by William Arrenton of afsd—sold 100a at a place called “Oakland” a grt to sd Knox, Sept 7, 1761. Test’ Thomas Long, Richard Banks. No. 181. Joshua White of Berkeley Parish, Perq Co N. C. Planter—for £7 pd by Moses Rountree of same, Planter—sold 42a, of low ground, on East side of Perq River, “in the mouth of Reedy Branch.” Oct 19, 1765. Test’ Nicholas Stallings, Isaac Lilly, Joseph Lilly. No. 182. Zachariah Nixon of Pergq, for £50 pd by Ralph Fletcher, of same —sold 24a on the N. E. Side of Perq River, adj sd Fletcher, & Mark Newby. Oct 19, 1765. Test’ Frans. Nixon, Zachariah Jones. No. 183. . Cornelius Moore, Merchant—for £40 pd by Robert Evans, sold 50a on North East Side of Perq River, adj Thomas Hollowell, & Moses praca Test’ Fras Nixon, Zachariah Nixon, William Mitferth. Aug 19, No. 184. Narhaniel Albertson of Perq, for £3 pd by John Moore, of afsd— sold la on No Est Side of Perq River, adj sd Moore. Oct 21, 1765. Test’ Joshua Moore, Hannah Moore. No. 185. William Bedford of Pera, for £60 pd by Joseph Mullen, of same —sold 213a, on So Wt Side of Little River, along lines of John Holloway, & John Stevenson, to the River. Aug 29, 1765. Test’ James Gibson, John Gibson. No. 186. Oct 25, 1764. Henry Lawrence, of Nancymond Co Vir, to Luke Sumner of Chowan Co, N. C. Merchant—‘Whereas Henry Plumpton of Nancymond Co, was seized of 100a in Perq Co, N. C.” (grt April 16, 1683) at a place called ‘“Orepeak” on East side of said Swamp, adj John Lears land, are cer te iE RR ee re 204 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY & gave sd land to Michiel Lawrence, June 12, 1704, (which was recorded in Nancymond Co), & after his death sd land descended to his eldest son Henry, & was conveyed to sd Lawrence, & Ack before William Skinner Sheriff of Perg, for which Luke Sumner pd £25, & was recorded, Persuant to an Act of Assembly. Test’ Samuel Wiggins, Stephen Parker, James Jones, John Powell, Sam’l Sumner. No. 187. William Halsey of Chowan Gent, for £125 pd by Hatten Williams, of Perq sold 200a on Yeopim River. April 9, 1764. Test’ William Jackson, Mary Johnson. No. 188. April 26, 1766. Marnaduke Norfleet of Pera, for £1200 pd by George Washington, & Fielding Lewis, of the Colony of Vir, Gentlemen; sold two parcels of land in Perq Co, at a place called “White Oak Springs,” one parcel given sd Norfleet, by his father Thomas Norfleet dec, being half of a tract sd Thomas purchased of William Jones, 225a April 5, 1707, & the other, sd Thomas purchased of Charles Drury, 40a July 26, 1721, & another tract, grt unto sd Marmaduke by Earl Granville, July 23, 1760, for 450a, “according to the most ancient bounds.” Test’ Lemuel Riddick, Phil. Alston, Willy Riddick, John Wasington, William Pugh. No. 189. Gideon Modlin, William Bateman, William Colson, Christopher Towe of Pera, for £10 pd each of us, by Joseph Turner of sd Co, sold 100a, held by Abraham Mullen, & now the property of his Dau’s, on the South Side of Beaver Cove Swamp, adj sd Turners line, “part of land grt unto Christopher Nicholson, & Joseph Sutton, June 20, 1703, & the other part grt unto Richard Whedbee, Oct 20, 1716.” Seal Oct 9, 1765. Test’ Ezekiel Towe, Jno. Clayton. No. 190. Edward Turner of Pera, for “love I bear my son Dempsey Turner,” have given 6844a, on a branch of Deep Creek, a grt to Thomas Collins, July 20, 1717, & now the property of sd Edward Turner. April 19, 1766. Test’ Joseph Sumner, Abraham Mullen, Edward Turner Jr. No. 191. Samuel Newby of Pera, Gent; for £45 pd by Jacob Goodwin, of afsd—sold 100a in Balahack, adj Joseph Wilson, & John Moore, to line of Truman Moore, called “Bouges.” July 27, 1765. Test’ James Elliott, Joseph Newby, Ann Newby. No. 192. Feb 4, 1766. Simon Perrishoe of Perg, Planter—for £100 pd by David Colson, of afsd—sold 100a, ‘near Joseph Perrishoes grave yard,” to line of James Perrishoe, & from his line “to the main road that leads to Nags-head Chapel, along Samuel Barclift’s line to Dirt branch.” Test’ Joseph Turner, Jno. Clayton. No. 193. Gideon Maudlin, & Mary his wife, Jeremiah Caruthers, & Tamer his wife, William Colson, & Miriam his wife, William Bateman, & Betty his wife, Christopher Towe, & Debrah his wife, of Pera, “for £10 to each of us, pd by Joseph Turner the elder—sold plan’ whereon Abraham Mullen formerly lived, who died intestate, when sd land descended to sd parties, in right of their wives, & Jane Turner wife of sd Joseph, all dau's of sd Mullen dec’d, 180a on Beaver Cove Swamp, which was conveyed to sd Abraham Mullen, by his Father Abraham Mullen, the pattentee of sd land.” July 22, 1766. Test’ William Albertson, Zebulon Snoden, John Stokes, John Gibson. RECORDS OF DEEDS 205 No. 194. Dec 14, 1765. Articles of Agreement between Elenor Mullen of Perg, widow—& Joseph Turner of afsd—sd Elenor “doth agree to assign all her right of Dower, in a plan’ & sd Turner agrees to find her sufficient meat, drink, washing & the use of the Shed Room, the liberty of raising Stock, on sd plan’ during her Natual life, to which we do bind ourselves in the sum of £100.” Test’ John Clayton. No. 195. Richard Sanderson, for £330 pd by Joseph Barclift, (both of Perq) sold 110a on No Et Side of Perq River, “in the fork of Muddy Creek,” adj Richard Means, in the head of Robins Branch, & the mouth of Robins Swamp. No. 196. April 3, 1765. Benj’n Bagley of Pera, for £30 pd by Cornelius Moore, sold “his Dwelling Plan” in Pera, 100a. Test’ Andrew Miller, J. Shannonhouse. No. 197. James Perrisho, “am firmly bound unto Simon Perrisho, & David Colson, in the sum of £200 for causes agreed upon by sd parties, paying sd Simons debts, support, & maintain, sd Simon during his natual life.” July 3, 1766. Test’ Rebecca Clayton, John Clayton. No. 198. July 21, 1766. Samuel & William Standin, of Pera, for £51 15s pd by Amos, & Penelope Stack, sold land called the “Folly land” 50a, which was conveyed by Al’m & Wm Blitchenden, to Samuel Standin, & by sd Samuel, given in his will to Edward Standin dec, who by his will bequethed same to sd Samuel, & William Standin, & Penelope, to be equally divided between them, Penelope now the wife of sd Stack. Test’ Wm. Bateman, Gideon Maudlin. No. 199. Joseph Turner, & Jane his wife, for 1/5 part of a parcel of land, formerly the property of Abraham Mullen dec, to me secured by Christ’ - Towe, & Deborah his wife, do acquit sd Tow, sold to sd Tow 50a on Beaver Dam Swamp, a grt to Richard Whedbee, Oct 20, 1716. Seal July 22, 1766. Test’ Wm. Bateman, Gideon Maudlin. No. 200. Jesse Bogue of Perg, for £70 pd by Matthew White, of afsd— sold 6614a on Cypress Swamp, adj sd Jesse, & Job Bogue, formerly property of Josiah Bogue. Jan 16, 1776. Test’ James Perrishoe, Jos. Davis. No. 201. Oct 5, 1765. Joseph Smith Jr, of Pera, for £75 pd by Francis Brown, of same—sold 100a in Balahac, where sd Smith now lives, near John Newby’s ditch, to Jos Wilson’s corner. Test’ Thos Newby, Mark Newby. No. 202. John Barrow of Pera, for £55 pd by Joshua Skinner, of afsd— sold 178a, part of 400a grt unto Thos Pierce, Nov 11, 1719, on the head of a Creek, formerly called “Spellmans” to Joseph Outlands corner, & the lines of Thomas, & William White. May 17, 1766. Test’ Ben. Harvey, Nathan Simmons Jr, John Harvey. No. 208. Oct 1, 1766. Benj Scarbrough of Pera, for £20 pd by Joshua Skinner, of afsd—sold 160a on So side of Perq River, near the head of Castletons Creek, adj sd Skinners land, & Wm Arrenton, a grt to Julianna Laker, April 1, 1712. Test’ John Hill, John Callaway. No. 204. Frans, & Elizabeth Penrice, of Pera, for £83 pd by Edward Pen- rice, sold “our right to a tract of land on Yeopim Creek, whereon Wm Ashley formerly lived, & gave in his will to his wife Elizabeth, now wife of sd Penrice,” sd land to be sold when his two dau’ Sarah, & Rebecca, were 206 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY 18 years of age, & the money divided between them. Oct 7, 1766. Test’ Joshua Skinner, Ben. Scarbrough, Joseph Skinner. No. 205. Sept 9, 1766. Wm Arrinton of Pera, for £26 pd by John Jackson, of afsd—assigned land, which was grt unto Andrew Knox, Sept 7, 1761. Test’ John White, Sarah White. No. 206. David Colson, of Perq & Mourning his wife, for £26 pd by Thomas Nichols, of same—sold 60a, on the main road that leads to Nagshead Chapel, adj Joseph Perrishoe, formerly belonging to Simon Perrishoe. Oct 20, 1766. Test’ John Hall, William Robbins. No. 207. Aug 9, 1766. Elizabeth Winslow of Perg, Spinster—for £40 sold (after a decree by Assembly, signed by Jacob, & Israel Perry, Josiah Roger- son, John Twine, John Hollowell, Joseph Perry, Benjamin Perry, Joseph Riddick, James Price, Samuel Bagley, Moses Rountree, & Phillip Perry, before William Skinner Esq, the Sheriff of sd Co) 100a, bequeathed to her by her father, Isarel Winslow in his will, Aug 14, 1765—unto John Winslow of afsd, Planter. Test’ Jacob Perry Jr, Huldah Griffin. Miles Harvey ©. C. John Harvey Reg. No. 208. David Colson, & Mourning his wife, for £16 s10 pd by Wm Robbins, sold 8a on the main road, leading to Nags head Chapel, adj James, & Joseph Perrishoe. Oct 20, 1766. Test’ Thomas Nichols, John Hall. No. 209. Joshua Davis of Pera, for £15 pd by Thomas Saint, of afsd—sold 25a on the Swamp, adj Perrishoes line, “land patented by Zach Nixon, & conveyed by him to me.” 12d 7mo 1766. Test’ Joseph Draper, Millicent Draper. No. 210. Oct 20, 1766. William Arrenton of Perq, for £30 pd by Benjamin Hatfield, of afsd—sold 100a in the Desert, called “Oakland,” a patent unto Andrew Knox, Sept 7, 1761. Test’ Ben. Scarbrough, John White. No. 211. Oct 8, 1766. Benj’n Roberts of Perg, for £50 pd by Benj Hall, sold 50a on So Wt Side of Little River, on line of Thomas Boswell, to Gum Swamp. Test’ Thomas Robinson, William Robinson. No. 212. Aug 23, 1766. William Skinner, Sheriff of Perq; to John Creecy of afsd—Planter—for £30, sold Land belonging to Thomas Bell, of Tyrell Co, N. C., “sd Bell being indebted to Nathan Miers in the sum of £60 which he did recover at the Court House in Edenton, before James Hassell, Esq Chief Justice, on 27d of May 1766, also £4 s3, for his cost, presented a Writ of Ex, to sd Skinner, who oxposed for sale land in Perq (125a) which was bought by sd Creecy, for £30, land on the north side of Yeopim River, adj John Standin, sd land patented by George Matthews, Feb 19, 1696.” Test’ Johnua Skinner, Will’m. White. : No. 213. Jacob Jordan of Chowan, for “love I bear my friend Thomas Ward Sr,” of Perg, do give 50a, in sd Co, in Bear Swamp, adj Jeremiah Car- man, & “Bellmans old field.” Nov 16, 1765. Test’ Peter Parker, Isaac Wil- liams, Phillip Parker. No. 214. Oct 18, 1766, George Eason of Perg, Planter—for £5 pd by Jacob Pierce, of afsd—sold land in Perg. Test’ Robt. Riddick, Benj’n Perry. No. 215. Robert Wilson of Perg, for £25 pd by Reuben Perry, of afsd— sold 40a “on Mill Swamp, that issues out of Cypress Creek,” adj Gabriel RECORDS OF DEEDS 207 Newby’s patent, on the East side of Mill Pond, to Caleb Elliott’s new survey, & Reuben Perry’s line. Oct 21, 1766. Test’ Joseph Smith, Thos. Jones. No. 216. Joseph Turner, & Jane his wife, for £5 pd by Jeremiah Caruthers (House Carpenter)—sold 29a, on So Side of Beaver Cove Swamp. Oct 20, 1766. Test’ Zebulon Snowden, Jesse Winslow. No. 217. Oct 20, 1766, Benjamin Wilson, for £100 pd by Jacob Wilson, sold 100a, on So Wst Side of Perq River, along a dividing line, between sd Benj, & Moses Wilson, adj Jonathan Sherrod, near Bakahack Swamp, to land of Joseph Elliott, which land with 380a more, was grt unto Benj Wil- son, Aug 16, 1716. Test’ James Sitterson, James Price, Timothy Winslow. No. 218. Oct 18, 1766. Jacob Pierce of Pera, for £5 pd by George Eason, (both of Perq) sold 9a on the Desert side, part of a grt unto Richard Pearse, dec’d & given in his will to sd Jacob. Test’ Robert Riddick, Benjamin Perry, Robert Riddick. No. 219. John Hatch of Craven Co, N. C. for £67 pd by Richard Sander- son, of Perq—sold 277a in Perg, adj Capt Richard Sanderson. Mar 4, 1765. Test’? Joseph Blount, John Fonville, Charles Bondfield. No. 220. Oct 20, 1766. William Skinner Esq Sheriff of Pera; Whereas: James Perishoe of afsd, “did owe unto Cornelius Moore £16 s12, & to Francis Toms, & son, £2 sl, also £28 s10 to sd Toms & son, for cost—which they did recover on July 22 last, having a Writ agst goods & chattels of sd Perrishoe, which was levied on a tract of land, (34a) on “the main road to Nags head Chapel,” formerly David Colsons,” which Thomas Nichols pur- chased, for £21 sll, conveyed by sd Wm Skinner Sheriff. Test’ Joshua Skinner, Joseph Snowden. No. 221. Jan 19, 1767. Richard Sanderson of Perq, for £375 pd by Charles Blount, of afsd—sold 125a on North Side of Albemarle Sound, at the mouth of Perq River, part of a tract, conveyed to sd Sanderson by John Campbell, of Bertie Co, Att’ of George Low of London, where Benjamin Whidbee now lives, called “Sanderson’s Sound Side Plantation” by various courses to Muddy Creek. Test’ Joseph Reed, Durant Reed. No. 222. Charles Blount Esq, of Pera, for £100 pd by Benjamin Whidbee, of afsd—Planter, sold 125a on No Hast Side of Perq River, & Lillys Creek, to Snowdens line, part of a patent to Thomas Penrice, 1722. Jan 19, 1767. Test’ Joseph Reed, Durant Reed. No. 223. Samuel Jones of Perg, Glover—for £200 pd by Thomas Newby, Merchant—sold 260a on west Side of Perq River, adj Robert Chappel, to the mouth of Gum Branch. Jan 19, 1767. Test’ Moses Jesse Moore. No. 224. Dee 5, 1766. Joseph Bogue, for £90 pd by Thomas Newby, sold 66a along line of Thomas Hollowéll. Test’ Matthew White, Jesse Moore. No. 225. Jan 5, 1766. Blizabeth Reed, widow of Joseph, late of Pera, Gent—for “love she bears her son Joseph Reed, doth give one half of land in Durants Neck, left him by sd Joseph dec’d, also the new house on sd land, he not to dispose of sd land during the life of sd Elizabeth, & if she die before sd son, he to have the whole, as bequeathed by his father in his will.” April 13, 1765. Test’ Durant Reed, Charles Worth Jacocks. No. 226. Joseph Perry of Perq, for £3 pd by John Twine, of afsd—sold 4a known by the name of “Daniel Snookes line” sd land taken up by Timothy Clare, May 1, 1668, & conveyed by him to John White, by sd White to eT Gane a — ——— 5 a Ee a PSR, etsy Mea a eT ee eee eh eee der mn 208 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Robert Rountree, by sd Rountree sold to Benjamin Perry, & by him given to his son Joseph, in his will. Jan 20, 1767. Test’ Jeremiah Carman, Richard Hatfield, Ben. Wright. No. ’ David Colson, for £20 pd by James Perrishoe, sold, 46a, part of land sud sd David by Simon Perrishoe, on line of Wm Roberts, & Abra’m Turner. Test’ Thomas Nicholson, William Robins. June 2, 1766. No. 228. Joseph Newby of Pera, for £10 sold unto John Bogue, of afsd— 10a on So Wt Side of Vosses Creek, down the branch to “Log bridge’ Morgans corner, & Reedy Branch. Oct 31, 1766. Test’ Samuel Newby, Zach. Nixon. No. 229. Dec 18, 1766. Jesse Moore of Pera, Gent—for £82 pd by Francis Brown, of afsd—sold 100a on Phelps line, called “Beef-scull Neck.” Test’ Thos. Newby, Haiges Elliott. No. 230. Isaac Blliott of Pera, “for an exchange of land, (a certain piece of Swamp land) to me by Isaac Lamb, of afsd—have given 3a, on No East Side of Cypress Swamp, part of a dividing line, between sd Elliott, & Lamb.” Oct 19, 1765. Test’ Reuben Perry, John Pearson. No. 231. Jan 20, 1767, David Rogerson of Pera, Planter—sold 65a, left sd David “in the will of his father Daniel Rogerson,” adj land where sd Daniel formerly lived, & binding on John Hollowels land, conveyed to Israel Perry. Test’ W. Skinner, John Hollowell, Phillip Perry. No. 232. Joshua Davis of Perg, weaver—for £107 pd by Zachariah Nixon, Planter—of afsd—sold 200a, whereon I now live, on N. E. Side of Vosses Creek, to the Desert, & “Bee Pond Branch.” Jan 9, 1767. Test’ John Penrice, Josiah Elliott. No. 233. George Boswell of Perq, for £10 pd by Arnold White, of afsd— sold 41a on South West Side of Little River, on the Swamp side. Sept 24, 1766. Test’ Joseph Nicholson, Samuel White. No. 234. Samuel White of Pera, “in exchange between my dec father, Arnold White, & George Boswell dec, of afsd—some of which through error proved to be vacant land, since entered by me, plan’ where George Boswell, son of sd George dec, now lives, with which swap we are satisfied, & do acquit sd Boswell, & confirm unto him sd land,” on So W. Side of Little River, (70a) adj Wm Hasket, at the Swamps side. 24d 9mo 1766. Test’ Joseph Nicholson, John Nixon, Arnold White. No. 235. Mar 5, 1767. James Price of Perg, for £190 pd by Job Riddick, of same—sold 200a, on north side of Indian Branch. Test’ George Eason, John. Lewis, Will. King, Jacob Riddick. No. 236. Mar 20, 1767. Job Riddick, for £130 pd by George Eason, sold 205a, grt to Thomas Docton May 1, 1717, & given to sd Riddick in his will, land on the west side of the desert, at Joseph Hurdels corner. Test’ Robt. Riddick, Samuel Bagley, Will’m King. No, 237. April 20, 1767. Robert, & Mark Newby, for £25 pd by Ralph Fletcher, sold 75a near the head of Suttons Creek, “part of a grt unto our father Francis Newby, & given to us, & our Brothers, Francis, & Jesse Newby,” adj Gabriel Cosand, Gideon Maudlin, Thomas Hollowell, & Francis Nixon. Test’ Jas. Smith Jr, Joseph Perrisho. No. 238. Mar 11, 1767. Isaac Speight of Pera, for £70 pd by John Gordon Sr, of Chowan Co, sold 130a, on the north side of “Horse-pool Swamp,” a il ines leita efontsenaonsn ito Tue OLD MULLEN PLACE Register of Deeds, Perquimans County dwards, ae Se W. Now occupied by Mr. RECORDS OF DEEDS 209 { grt unto said Speight, Mar 1, 1718, adj Thomas Fullerton, sd Gordon, & 1) 7 the desert. Test’ Elisha Hunter, Thomas Hunter, Jacob Gordon. : | No. 239. Arnold White of Perg, for £92 pd by Reubin Griffin, of afsd— sold 67a on So Wst Side of Little River, adj Isaac Boswell, & Samuel White, to the River. Jan 31, 1767. Test’ Joseph Nicholson, Robert Hosea. No. 240. Jacob Perry Sr, of Perq, for ‘love I bear my son Israel’ of same —have given 50a, opposite land my sd son, bought of my son, John Perry, / on Perq River. April 18, 1767. Test’ Phillip Perry, John Hollowell. No. 241. John Hollowell of Perg, planter—for “contract between me & Dan Rogerson in 1743, & willed by sd Rogerson to his son David,’ we do : make over to Israel Perry 10a, on So East Side of “Briery Meadows” adj | Josiah Rogerson, part of grt unto Wm Kitchen 1719, & given by him to j Christopher Jackson, of Nansemond Co, Vir’ & conveyed by sd Jackson, to sd Hollowell. Jan 17, 1767. Test’ Jacob Perry Sr, Zach. Lilly, Ruth Lilly. No. 242. Caleb Elliott of Perg, for £50 pd by John Goodwin of afsd, sold 90a on So W. Side of Perq River, adj Elizabeth Simmons, in Balahack, part of a grt unto Wm Moore, called the “Elbow.” April 22, 1767. Test’ Jacob Goodwin, Mark Newby. No. 243. John Pearson of Chowan, for £150 pd by Ephrim Elliott, of Perq —sold 170a, adj Elizabeth Pearson, up Mill Swamp, in Perq Co. (No date.) No. 244. May 29, 1767. John Adams of Chowan, for £80 pd by Andrew Knox, of Perq merchant—sold 184a at the mouth of Indian Creek, & the head of Yeopim River, part of a grt unto Sarah Long, & sold by her to Jonathan Taylor, who sold sd land to James Cheson, & by John Chesson (son of sd James) conveyed to Issacher Branch, who assigned it to Peter Adams dec, father of sd John, called “Chessons plan” with all houses thereon. Test? Samuel Benbury, Thos. Wells. No. 245. May 8, 1767. Thomas Newby, for £90 pd by Robert Evans, sold 66a, adj Thomas Hollowell. Test’ Zachariah Nixon, Thomas White. ! No. 246. John Corprew of Pera, for £300 pd by Demson (Dempsey) Bar- clift, of sd Co—sold 100a on North side of Albemarle Sound, “which de- | scended to me, in right of my mother Anne Corprew,” adj Joseph Blount, & i f Beaver Dam Branch. July 3, 1767. Test’ Jno. Clayton, William Barclift, | John Corprew, Sarah Corprew. | No. 247. Samuel Perrishoe of Pera, Planter—for £40 pd by Demson Bar- | clift, planter sold 52a on No East Side of Perq River. Oct 16, 1767. Test’ f Zebulon Snoden, Joseph Barclift. No. 248. Sept 14, 1767. Peter Parker, Planter—for £120 pd by Thomas Overman, of Pera, Tailor—sold 102a on South west side of Little River, near the head thereof. Test? Wm Boyd, Hisha Parker. No. 249. Joseph Arnold of Pera, Planter—for £100 pd by Joseph Turner Jr, of same—sold 110a called “the Body” near a Branch of Deep Creek, Part of a grt to Lawrence Arnold. Oct 16, 1767. Test’ Zebulon Snoden, i Abra’m Mullen. , | | PES et ae SaaS ananeaaneme een ; ) No. 250. Richard Whedbee of Pera, Planter—for £200 pd by Zebulon Snoden, of afsd sold 200a, adj John Whedbee. Oct 17, 1767. Test’ Joseph Turner, John Bateman. No. 251. Oct 8, 1767. John Corprew of Pera, for £1120 pd by Seth Sumner, | of the same—sold 200a on the Sound Side, at the mouth of Dirt Swamp, adj 14 210 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Demson Barclift, “being the Westermost part of a grt to George Durant.” Test’ Jno. Clayton, Rich. Clayton, Demson Barclift, John, & Sarah Corprew. No. 252. Oct 20, 1767. Cornelius Moore, & Assignees; Thomas Newby, Joshua Skinner, Andrew Knox, Benjamin Harvey, & William Skinner, of Perq for £130 pd by Francis Nixon, of afsd—sold 210a on N. W. by Pera River, adj Benjamin Harvey Esq & lands of Joseph Newby Sr, dec’d, sd land purchased of Abra’m Mullen, by John Guyer, Oct 20, 1740. Test’ Mark Newby, Ralph Fletcher. No. 253. Oct 19, 1767. William Bateman of Pera, Farmer—‘for the better maintenance of Benjamin Bateman, & natual affection, I bear my son, hath given 65a, adj John Anderson, formerly Joseph Perrishoe’s dec’d, & sd William Bateman’s, a grt unto Edward Moseley, & Robert Hatton, Esars, Agents of the Hon’bl John Earl Granville, from them unto Joseph Perrishoe dec, & by him sold to sd Bateman.” Test’ J. Whidbee, John Raper. No. 254. Feb 2, 1767. Abraham Jennett of Pera, for £3 pd by Jeremiah Doe, of afsd—sold 14a on South Side of Perq River, on James Crew’s line, & Deep branch, part of a tract, whereon sd Abraham lives. Test’ Joshua Skinner, Wm White. No. 255. Aug 14, 1767. Cornelius Moore, & Francis Nixon, (one of the assignees of sd Moore) for £106 pd by William White the Elder, of Peru, sold 100a, which sd Moore bought of Benjamin Bagley, called “Bagleys.” Test’ Joshua Skinner, Joseph White. (Keron Happuck Moore, wife of sd Cornelius relinquished her dower right.) No. 256. Wm Bateman, for £50 pd by Joseph Arnold, Planter—sold 80a on No East Side of Perq River, adj John Anderson. Oct 16, 1767. No, 257. Samuel Perrishoe, for £40 pd by Joseph Arnold, sold 52a on No East Side of Perq River, Oct 16, 1767.. Test’ Zebulon Snoden, Joseph Barclift. No. 258. Joseph Turner Jr, sold 714a, part of a tract grt to La sey Turner, Abraham Mullen. No. 259. April 18, 1767. Sylvanus Henby, of Pera, for 50a “up Gum Swamp,” pd by William-Charles, sd land conveyed to sd Charles by deed of gift, from Samuel Charles, & 50a a patent from the Agent of the land office, to Foster Toms, conveyed by William Charles, “I do assign 100a near Suttons Creek, to me given by my father John Henby in his will” Test’ Joh = Ww Albertson. No. 260. Robert Hall, of Pasquotank Co, for £12 pd by John Turner Jr, of Perg, sold 50a “which I bought of Edward Dowdy,” part of 500a, formerly belonging to John Parish Sr, near Deep Creek. Sept 15, 1767. Test’ Abra- ham Mullen, Demsey Turner. No. 261. John Harmon Sr of Pera, for “love I bear my dau Susannah, do give 50a, adj Zepaniah Jones, & the Orphans of Moses Baker dec, whereon now lives, Aaron Barber.” July 27, 1767. Test’ William Albertson, Joshua Hobard. No. 262. Dec 29, 1767. John Weeks of Pera, planter—for £70 pd by William Arnold Jr, Planter—sold 52a on So West Side of Little River. John & Sarah Weeks. Test’ Joshua Morris, Stephen Douglas, Benj Roberts. of Pera, for £20 pd by John Turner, of same— wrence Arnod. Oct 19, 1767. Test’ Demp- RECORDS OF DEEDS 211 No. 263. Jan Court 1768. Sale of land from John Corprew, & Sarah his wife, to Seth Sumner, was proved in Court. (Sarah relinquished her right of dower.) Feb 22, 1768. No. 264. Joseph Snoden, of Pasq Co, Farmer—for £100 pd by Thomas Godfrey, of Perq sold 121la, “in Ware Neck Perq Co,” adj John Barclift. Aug 29, 1767. Test’ John Gibson, Francis Leyden. No. 265. Nov 14, 1767. William Skinner, Sheriff of Perq; Whereas: John McAlister by Writ, agst goods, & chattels of Enoch Raper, & John Welch, for the sum of £25 s12 p10, before the Justice of Perq, & sd Sheriff “not being able to find any, did expose for sale, a tract of land belonging to sd Raper, & John McAlister agreed to take sd land, at 2/3 its valuation.” Test’ Charles Moore, John Goodwin. No. 266. Zebulon Snoden of Pera, for £200 pd by Richard Sanderson, of afsd—sold 130a, which was surveyed for Thomas Snoden. Jan 19, 1768. Test’ J. Whidbee, Francis Toms. DEED BOOK—H a No. 1. John Pearson of Chowan Co, for £20 pd by Isaac Elliott, of Pera, have set over” 50a in Perq, & part in Chowan, adj Eliza Pearson, & Ephrim Elliott, (part of same tract) bounded on west by land of William Simpson & north by the land of Thomas Newby Jr. Oct 14, 1767. Test’ Pritlow Elliott,.Job Elliott. Miles Harvey C. S. C. John Harvey Reg’st. No. 2. Jacob Caruthers of Perq, for £25 pd by Hatten Williams, (and Jatob Caruthers, my father of same) sold land, grt unto Nathan Glnethiirs (gr-father of sd Jacob), Feb 18, 1737, 156a, on North Side of Yeopim River, on a branch called Deep branch, adj land formerly John Wyatt's sje belonging to heirs of John Stepney, Esq dec, running to Indian Beatie & the mouth of Little Creek. Dec 23, 1767. Test’ Joseph Ming, Mary Ming No. 3. Abraham Turner of Perg, for £22 pd by Demsey Turner, of ated, sold 20a in sd Co. Jan 19, 1768. Test’ Joseph Turner, Joseph Me bing: — . Jan 19, 1768. Joseph Nichols, & Mehitable his wife, of Pasquotank rat ff to Julius Bunch of Perq, 120a in sd Co, for £20, formerly land of higpen, adj Zachariah Nixon, along line of sd Bunch, to Thomas Newby’s line & lin es of John Pearson, & William S , Williams, Daniel Saint. immons Sr. Test’ John No. 5. to practi . etl Cornelius Moore of Perg, Merchant—“being indebted Walton, and pet ieee Nixon, Benj Harvey, William Skinner, Timothy creditors, to make the nox, by reason of losses, & incapable of paying his to assign all his goods aa ample satisfaction in his power, hath agreed 12 negroes—£902, & sole his land, & one house, & lot in Nixonton,” also Britain, in bills of ‘ici due sd Moore, from Moses Neeve, of Pool in Great due by Iinperée hae ange, also £100 due by Thomas Outland, £93 s18, a suit in Edenton agus i ee oY meee omnes S280, Cue by & Andrew Knox, expired Essa bs a 2 0. lives, & £210 where the Shipyard is; Sites ha ‘maad ay ineoae ’ oes mortgaged to Joshua Skinner, w ” i » worth £200.” Francis Nixon, for Mary 212 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 6. Nov 23, 1767. William Skinner Gent, Sheriff of Perq—‘John Lilly, late of Perq dec, was indebted to James Sumner in the sum of £35, who by his will did appoint his son Joshua Lilly, his Exor, Luke Sumner, surviving Exor of sd James dec, a judgment was directed to sd Sheriff of Perg, who took into his poss’ goods & chattels of sd Lilly, also a piece of land, (purchased by Thomas Lilly, father of sd John, of William Moore) & given him by his father, (50a) on Hast side of Perq River, at Upper River Bridge, adj Benj’n Perry Sr & John White. Test’ Sam’l Johnson, Josiah Granvery, Mat. Brickwell. No. 7. Oct 7,' 1767. William Wilkinson, of Suffolk Parish, Nansemond Co, Va, Gent—son & heir of William Wilkinson, of Isle of Wight Co, Va Esa, dec—& Will Wilkinson (an infant) son of Willis Wilkinson, afsd, sd William in his lifetime being seized of 1200a, at a place called of Co & Parish “Qrapeak,” which he gave in his will to his two sons William, & Willis, sd will dated Mar 6, 1740, & recorded in Isle of Wight Co for £5 pd by sd Willis, & £5 already in hand, in behalf of his son Will, (an infant) sold sd land. kinson, Anthony Holladee. of Perg, for £500 in Test?’ Samuel Swann, Wager Speed, John Wil No. 8. April 1, 1767. ‘Isaac Speight, & Ann his wife, pd by Mills Riddick, of Nansemond Co, in the Colony of Vir, sold Perg, at a place called” the horse Pool “adj the Great Dismal Swamp, except 100a, which sd Speight sold John Gordon, on North Side of horse Pool Swamp, said land grt to Thomas Speight, Gr-father of sd Isaac, Mar 1, 1718, & devised by sd Thomas in his will to his son Isaac, & by sd Isaac dec, to sd Isaac, in his will.” Test’ Luke Sumner, Wm. Leadman, John ,Darden. No. 9. Jan 19, 1768. William Skinner Esa, Sheriff of Pera, Whereas: George Nichols dec, was indebted to Amos Stark, & Penelope his wife, of afsd, & sd Amos did recover £20 in Court of common Pleas, in the Court House in Hertford, Oct 20, 1767, agst Est of sd Nichols, & £5-4s for cost, sd Sheriff, “not being able to find any goods, or chattels, exposed for sale 100a of land,” (which Joshua Skinner bought for £76-10s) on the north-side of Yeopim Creek. Test’ Thomas Nichols, John Hall, Fras. Penrice. No. 10. Mar 16, 1762. John Earl Granville, grt unto Samuel White, of Perq, Planter—for s10 176a, in the Parish of Berkeley, Co of Pera, on So west Side of Little River, adj William Hasket, running to Fork Branch. Reg May 12, 1768. Test’ W. Churton, Jas. Edmond Donne. Thos. Child Esq. No. 11. Mar 4, 1768. Cornelius Moore, Thomas Newby, Francis Nixon, Joshua Skinner, Benjamin Harvey, William Skinner, & Andrew Knox, for £8-5s pd by Ralph Fletcher, (all of Perq) sold 113a, on South side of the head of Little River, adj William Hasket, & up Little River Swamp to Fork Branch, land grt unto Samuel White, Mar 16, 1762. Test’ Wm. Standin, John Standin. No. 12. Mar 7, 1761. Earl Granville, grt unto George Boswell, of Pera, for 23s “‘a parcel of vacant land,” 575a, in Parish of Berkeley, on the west side of Fork Swamp, running to line of Robert Cox. Granville, by Thos. Child. Test’ W. Lucas, Thos. Weeks Jr. No. 13. James Price of Pera, for £25 pd by Jonathan Collins, of Chowan Co, Bricklayer—sold 50a in Perq, part of a grt unto Timothy Clear, dec, Dec 1, 1712. Sept 20, 1767. Test’? Job Riddick, Will. King. No. 14. Nov 19, 1767. William Albertson, & Samuel Charles, farmers, of Perg, Ex of the will of Sylvanus Henby dec, for £27-17s pd by Gideon . Maudlin, of afsd—sold part of 587a, patented by John Henby 1740, & given by RECORDS OF DEEDS 213 him in his will to his son Sylvanus, sd “woodland left to be sold,” lying between sd Maudlin, & Joshua Boswell. Test’ William Foster, Joseph Wells. No. 15. Nov 28, 1760. John Lord Granville, for 10s, unto Jesse Henby 225a, in Berkeley Parish, Perq Co, on South Side of Little River, adj Josiah Bundy. Test’ W. Lucas, W. Churton. Granville by, Thos. Child. No. 16. John Hollowell, & James Price of Pera, for £5, pd by Joel Hollowell, of afsd—sold 100a on East side of Perq River, adj Elias Stallings, dec, “land taken up by sd Stallings (640a) out of which sd Stallings gave unto Nicholas Stallings 600a, July 15, 1749,” Robert, Job, John Riddick, John Hollowell, Daniel Rogerson, Thomas, Timothy, Joseph, & William Lilly, & Simon Stallings, & James Price, “parties who have never divided sd land,” agreed that “Joel Hollowell do now have his part,” adj sd land. Oct 31, 1767. Test’ Robert Riddick, Joseph Perry, Seth Riddick. No. 17. Oct 10, 1767. Ephrim Etheridge, & Miriam his wife, of Perq— for £5 pd by Jacob Jacobs, “do sell unto him 10a, on No East Side of Perq River, a 5 pt of land, sold by James Morgan, unto John Henby Jr.” Test’ Fras. Newby, Cornelius Moore. No. 18. Benjamin Whidbee of Pera, Planter—for £100 pd by John Stokes, Planter—sold 52a on East of Perq River, being the north pt of 125a, conveyed to sd Whidbee, by Charles Blount, Jan 19, 1767. Seal April 19, 1768. ‘Test’ Charles Blount, Tully Williams. No. 19. Mar 2, 1768. William Skinner Esq, Sheriff of Pera, Cornelius Moore, Merchant—‘‘did owe to James Gibson of the Colony of Vir, £590 s8 p8, which sd Gibson did recover at Court in Edenton,” & sd Skinner not being able to find goods & chattels to satisfy sd Execution, did expose for sale 216a of land, which was purchased by Thomas Newby, for £320, “being pt of a tract patented by Jane Binard 1694,” adj lands of William Bogue, Timothy Clare, Thomas Bagley, & the River. Test’ Jo. Whidbee, Miles Harvey. No. 20. Seth Sumner Esq of Perg, for £300 pd by Demson Barclift, of afsd, Planter—sold 100a on north side of Albemarle Sound, land conveyed to sd Sumner by John Corprew Oct 8, 1767, running to the middle of Beaver Dam Swamp, & said Barclifts corner. Feb 10,1768. Test’ Jno. Clayton, Richd. San- derson, John Stokes. dearer Mar 25, 1768. Gideon Maudlin of Pera, for £13-18s pd by Samuel ra ead allaitige pt of land “given by John Henby in his will, to his son “a Halted aren Henby, & by them sold to me,” adj Joshua Boswell, & i ‘Gas fae Albertson, William Foster. 26a pat’ by eel whee of bes for £15 pd by Robert Bogue of afsd—sold peandi:' Geen te Sica olson, “conveyed by him to me,” on the head of Cow Jou. teins p to Perrishoes line. Jan 19,1768. Test’ Zach. Toms, No. 23. r arate bear Weaver—for £10 pd by Capt Joseph Sutton Moore, @ tae"Gneee Per cpibe Suttons bes garne adj Mullen, Ratcliff, Aaron Teen Windia , 1768. Test’ Joshua Moore, Wm. Robbins, No. 24. Mar 20, 1768. Job Riddick, & Prudence his wife of Perq, for £13 pd by George Eason Jr, of afsd—sold 205a on west sid 4 ~ t of a grt unto Th rt te, main Denett, Dp g omas Docton May 1, 1717, “& given in his will to hi Job Riddock,” adj Joseph Hurdle, & Joseph Pierson. Mar 20 ana Benj’n Perry Jr, Joel Hollowell, Edward Benison. ie Page - 214 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 25. May 28, 1768. Jeremiah Pratt, Miller—being possessed of land on Indian Creek, at the head of Yeopim River, called “Chews Plantation’ which Jeremiah Pratt, dec, father of sd Jeremiah, bought of James Cheson, “in order to settle bounds of sd land, sd Jeremiah, & Andrew Knoz doth agree on a line, beginning at the mouth of Deep Branch, that issues into Indian Creek, & doth assign all right to land to the Southward of sd Creek, & sd Knox doth assign all land to the northward of sd branch.” Test’ Nathaniel Ming, Thomas Williams. ‘ No. 26. Oct 26, 1767. George Eason, & Mary his wife of Perg, for £27-13s pd by Joseph HurdJe, sold 44a pt of a tract pat’ by Thomas Docton 1722, & by him given in his will to his gr-son Job Riddick, & sold by him to sd Eason, adj the land of Docton Riddick, & the main Desert. Test’ Demsey Eason, Thomas Hurdle. No, 27. July 4, 1768. Benjamin Hall of Pera, for £65 pd by Thomas Bos- well, sold 50a on Gum Swamp, adj Peter Parker. Test’ Levi Blomden, Samuel Stafford, Jesse Perry. No. 28. Charles Blount of Perg, “for love I bear my son-in-law Thomas Harvey of afsd—do give one negro man called Cato, a negro woman called Jenny, a girl named Bridget, another woman named Jenny, & her child Esther—9 head of cattle, 2 beds, & furniture, six large silver spoons, one pr of tea tongs, & sundry other things already delivered.” April 14, 1768. Test’ Jos Reed, James Donaldson. No 29. Sept 16, 1768. Jacob Hall of Pera, for £25-s17-p7 pd by Samuel Johnson Attorney-at-law of Chowan Co, sold 212a in Pera, adj John Hopkins, & Daniel Hall, where sd Jacob now lives. Test’ Sam’l. Duncomb, Arn’t. Elbeekson. No. 30. June 18, 1768. James Eggerton of Perq, for £30 pd by William Wilson of Chowan Co, sold 108a on North Side of a Branch of the head of Yeopim River, in Perq Co, adj Francis Brown, & Delight Nixon. Test’ Joseph Champion, Susannah Champion, Wm, Matthews. No. 31. Oct 3, 1768. Daniel & Hercules Saint of Perq, for £150 pd by Joshua Skinner of same, sold 100a on the north side of Yeopim Creek, in the mouth of a Swamp near John Barrows house, by the Creek, to a corner of land formerly Joseph Ashleys, but now belonging to Orphans of William Ashley dec, pt of 525a pat’ by Joseph Barrow May 23, 1728. Test’ W. Skinner, Richard Skinner. No. 32. “We William Lowther, Robert Hardy, & Andrew Little of Eden- ton,” Merchant for £50 pd by Francis Nixon in behalf of John Moore (a minor) son of Cornelius of Perq “doth give a negro boy called Peter’ Nov 28, 1767. Test’ John McAllister, Jos Reed. No. 33. William Skinner of Perg, for £39 s10 pd by Francis Nixon, in behalf of Cornelius Moore (son of Cornelius, a minor) “hath given a negro man called Jeremy.” Oct 18, 1768. Test’ Robert Newby, Thos. Newby. No. 34. Daniel Saint, Carpenter—of Pera, for £150 pd by Hercules Saint, sold 80a, pt of a pat’ unto John Harmon Mar 6, 1740, called “Pond land” adj Ralph Bosman, William Phelps, Jonathan Sherwood, & Benjamin Wilson. Oct 5, 1768. Test’ W. Skinner, Joshua Skinner. No. 35. Samuel & William Standin of Pera, for £55 pd by Joshua Skinner of afsd sold 178a on a creek, formerly called “Spellmans” adj Joseph Outland, & land formerly Edward Wilsons, but now belonging to Orphans of William RECORDS OF DEEDS 215 Long, & land now owned by Thomas, & William White. Part of 400a pat’ by Thomas Pearse, Nov 11, 1719. Seal Oct 16, 1768. Test’ John Calloway, Anthony Williams. No. 36. Jacob Jordan of Chowan Co, for £32-s10 pd by Richard Goodwin Jr of Perg, sold 150a, adj Thomas Ward in Perg Co, at the mouth of “Mire Swamp.” Sept 19, 1768. Test’ Jacob Goodwin, William Gordon Jr, William Bond. No. 37. Aaron Moore, Yeoman of Pera, for £75 pd by Daniel Saint, carpenter —of afsd—sold “land which was left to me by my Father Samuel Moore, in his will” 75a on the banks of Pera River, adj Seth Sumner, being pt of a con- veyance to my sd Father from Thomas Bedford of Vir. Oct 17, 1768. Test Jonathan Phelps, Hercules Saint. No. 38. Richard Goodwin of Pera, for “love I bear my son Richard of afsd—do give 50a which I bought of Joshua Small, June 14, 1763,” adj Jonathan Sherwood, & Benjamin Wilson. Feb 24, 1768. Test’ John Goodwin, Samuel Williams, Mary Williams. No. 39. Theopholus White of Perg, for £16-s8 pd by John Skinner of afsd— sold 50a of Marsh land on north east Side of Perq River “near the foot of the Bridge that leads to sd Marsh, in a direct course to Castletons Creek.” Oct 18, 1768. Test’ Mark Newby, John Toms. No. 40. Jan 8, 1768. Demsey Harrell, & Susannah his wife of Perq, for £125 pd by Joseph Hurdle of afsd—sold 165a adj Sam. Bagley, George Eason, along the main road to John Scotts corner. Test’ Sam’l Harrell, Elisha Hunter. No. 41. William Bateman, & Betty his wife of Pera: “Albert Albertson in his will did bequeath unto Bettie Mullen (dau of Abraham) a tract of land (purchased by sd Albertson, of Richard Grey) & sd Bettie did since marry . sd Bateman, the sd parties obtained a Writ & sold 45a whereof sd Bettie is “geized in fee,” for £45 pd by my son John Bateman, in the fork of “Beaver Cove Swamp.” Oct 18, 1768. Test’ William Tumball, Joseph Arnold. No. 42. Sept 4, 1766. Abraham Hasket, & Jemima his wife, of Rowan Co N. C. and Patience Newby, & John Skinner Extrix, & Ex of the will of Matthew Jordan dec, of Perq; sd Jordan “did in his life time purchase 150a of sd Hasket, & paid £110 for same, who died before sd deed was recorded, to secure sd title of sd Jordan, sd Abraham & his wife Jemima do now confirm deed to sd Extrix, & Ex,” 150a, adj Benjamin Elliott, John Stone, & Joseph Pacey, down to the River. Test’ Jesse Henly, Christopher Nation. No. 43. Dec 16,1768. Marmaduke Davis of Pera, for £30 pd by Marmaduke Norfleet, sold 62a on South Side of “Loosing Swamp,” which was conveyed by John Moseley, to Joseph Redden, adj John Gordon, & Joshua Small, to the Desert. Test’ Jacob Gordon, Joseph Gordon, Willis Jones. No. 44. Sept 5, 1768. Wm Reed of Pera, for £247 pd by Charles Blount (both planters) of afsd—sold 100a on the “Sound Side, near the mouth of Perq River, adj Richard Clayton, to a branch called “Robbins branch” & down sd branch to “London branch,” being land Richard Sanderson, sold my brother George Reed, Oct 16, 1764.” Test’ Tully Williams, Edmond Blount. No. 45. Benjamin Sutton, for £25 pd by Thomas Nichols of Perq, sold 100a “on the main road that leads to Naggs Head Chappel” adj Abraham Turner John Whidbee, & Samuel Barclift, pt of land formerly belonging to Wloka: Perrishoe, & by him conveyed to David Colson, Feb 4, 1765. Seal Jan 14, 1769 Test’ Wm. Robbins, Joseph Sutton. . ‘ 216 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 46. Dec 20,1766. John Jackson of Pera, for £28 pd by Thomas Halsey of afsd—sold one half of a tract, (100a) grt unto Andrew Knox, Sept 7, 1761, at a place in the Desert, called “Oakland.” ‘Test’ Jno Thatch, Jos Williams. No. 47. John Whidbee of Perg, Gent—for s40 pd by Demsey Turner of afsd— sold 13a on No East Side of Perq River. Jan 26, 1769. Test’ J. Whidbee, Zebulum Snoden. No. 48. John Bateman of Pera, for £50 pd by my father Wm Bateman, “hath given 45a on North East Side of Perq River in the fork of Beaver Cove Swamp, being land that Wm & Bettie Bateman conveyed to sd John.” Jan 16, 1769. Test’ John Harvey, Andrew Knox. No. 49. Thomas Hollowell of Pera, for £29 pd by Jos Guyer of same, sold 30a at “the Plum tree bridge.” Jan 3,1769. Test’ Daniel Saint, Ralph Fletcher, Sarah Fletcher. No. 50. July 20, 1767. William Stokes, & Elizabeth his wife, of Pera; Planter—for £24 pd by William Barclift, sold 2414a between lines of Charles Blount, & Wm Trumbal, & afsd Barclift, as by pat’ Feb 11, 1716,” whereon sd Stokes now lives, with all buildings thereon standing.” Test’ William Trumbull, William Layden. No. 51. John Harmon Jr of Pera, for £40 pd by Macrora Scarbrough of Edenton, sold 50a in Pera, on “Beaver Cove Swamp,” adj John Stepney, & James Williams. Aug 20, 1767. Test’ Joseph Hewes, Charles Barfield. No. 52. Sarah Chancey, Relict of Joseph Barrow of Perq Co, now the wife of Edmund Chancey; in con’ of an exchange of land, by my bro-in-law Thomas Nicholson Trader—of Perq, sold 150a near Little River Bridge, 116a, of which was given me by Joseph Pritchard Sr, of Pasq Co (former husband) in his will, 12d 10mo 1749, “whereon he then lived.” 2d 11mo 1768. Test’ Thomas Pritchard, Jos. Pritchard, William Barrow. No. 53. Nov 15, 1766. James Perrisho of Pera, sold 100a unto Benjamin Sutton, adj Thos Nicholson, Abraham Turner, John Whidbee, & Samuel Bartlet. Test’ Jno. Clayton, John Corprew. No. 54. John Mason of Swansey, Co of Bristol, Massachusetts Bay, New Eng: Mariner—appointed friend Joseph Skinner, of Pera, N. C. his Attorney, “to sell land belonging to me.” Oct 3, 1768. Test’ Abraham Simmons, John Caruthers. No. 55. Benj. Sutton of Perq, for £50 pd by Will’m Robbins, of afsd—sold 12a, adj sd Robbins, “near the grave yard, on the road that leads to Nags-head Chappel,” pt of a tract formerly owned by James Perrisho, & by him conveyed to sd Sutton, May 20, 1767. Seal Jan 14, 1769. Test’ Thomas Nichols, John Bateman. No. 56. April 15, 1769. Benjamin Whedbee of Perg, planter—for £150, pd by Edward Blount, Planter—sold 73a on North Side of Perq River, on a Branch of Lillys Creek, running to the line of John Stokes, & Charles Blount, “with all buildings thereon.” Test’ Tully Williams, William Barclift. No. 57. May 20, 1767. James Perrishoe of Perg, sold to Benj Sutton, 12a of land, adj Wm Ribbins, & Samuel Barclift. Test’ Joseph Sutton, Sarah Sutton. No. 58. John Barclift, & Ann his wife, of Perq; “John Parish dec did give to his dau Ann, (now the wife of sd Barclift) land in Pera, in fee,” & they having obtained a Writ, of Ex, William Skinner Esq, Sheriff of sd Co, ex- amined 200a thereof, & sold same, to Joseph McAdams, for £75, land by Little RECORDS OF DEEDS 217 River, towards Deep Creek, on line of William Man.” Mar 9, 1769. Test’ Durant Barclift, John Knowles. No. 59. Jonathan Collins of Chowan Co, Planter—for £16-s1 pd by Simon Stalling, of afsd—sold 50a in Pera, pt of a Pat’ unto Timothy Clare, dec’d, Dec 1, 1712. Seal April 15, 1769. Test’ Joseph Stallings, Will. King, Nathan Collins. No. 60. Jan 16, 1769. Sam’l. Skinner of Perg, & Sarah his wife, for £5 pd by James Skinner, of afsd, “doth convey tract of land, “125a on Minsie Creek, adj John Harvey, William Scarbrough, & Luke Sumner, running to the mouth of “Haw tree branch.” Test’ Andrew Collins, Richard Skinner. No. 61. Mar 30, 1769. Marmaduke Norfleet, of North Hampton Co, N. C. for £30 pd by Marmaduke Davis, sold 62a in Perq Co, on the South Side of “Loosing Swamp,” being pt of land conveyed by John Moseley, to Joseph Redden, adj John Gordon, & Joshua Small. Test’ Joseph Gordon, Moses Blanchard, Joshua Small. No. 62. Mar 25, 1767. Hatten Williams of Perq, Ship Carpenter—for £142 s10 pd by Levi Creecy, of Chowan Co, Planter—sold 190a on Yeopim River, in Perq Co. Haten, & Ann Williams. Test’ Jno. Bat Beasley, William Creecy. No. 68. April 20, 1767. Joseph Farmer, & Mary his wife, of Perq, for £5 pd by Jacob Jacobs, of afsd—sold 10a on No East side of Perq River, pt of land “conveyed by James Morgan to John Henby Jr.” ‘Test’ John Hogard, Joseph Sutton. ‘ No. 64. Josiah Perrishoe of Perg, Carpenter—for “another piece of land delivered by Jesse Bogue of same,” farmer—assigned 75a, on Vosses Creek, in the fork of the Swamp. 29d, 10mo 1768. Josiah & Mary Perrishoe. Test’ Joseph Bogue, Josiah Bogue, James Perrishoe. No. 65. Jesse Bogue, & Ruth his wife, of Perq, in con’ of “an exchange of land with Josiah Perrishoe,” of same conveyed 80a, on north west Side of Vosses Creek Swamp, adj Edward Maudlin. April 15, 1769. Test’ Joseph Bogue, Joseph Perrishoe, James Perrishoe. is No. 66. Mar 11,1769. Hatten Williams, & Ann his wife, of Perq; Whereas Joseph Ming dec, of Chowan Co, former husband of sd Ann, died intestate, oe of 120a known by name of “Bridge Neck” which became the property “ Mas 0am sd Thomas sold sd land to Richard, & Delight Nixon, pePannd toned = =p meatben & Ann his wife, (her Dower right) do sell same to N68, resi ao. Andrew Knox, Nathaniel Ming, Andrew Paynter. Brown tetdéiap-adee a — William Skinner Esq, Sheriff of Perq: Francis te Técobee- sien aie a indebted to Isaac Sanders, in the sum of £9 s18 p6, but not being tion ‘ svi a Writ of Ex, agst goods, & chattels of sd Brown, any, did expose for sale 53a, of land in Perg,” on mp, between lands of John Nixon, & Jam erton whi , es Eg- ré ae rr Pry bought of Samuel Simpson, same sold to John Nixon. . ; ‘est’ Nath’l. Howcott, William Roberts, John Calloway. 5 acenenel me 1769. Joseph Turner of Perg, planter—Joseph Sutton » “did by his w il bequeath to his dau’s Sarah, & Elizabeth a tract of 1 called “Edge Hill” to be equally divided between them, & sd Sarah er married with Robert Hosea, who sold her pt to Abraham Riggs * nog 1734, & Joseph Turner having married Jane Riggs (widow of re tte Joseph Mullen only surviving son of Elizabeth (née Sutton) ae : : s (sian — Po a 218 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY bequest was made, to sd Mullen conveyed sd land.” Test’ John Calloway, Hatten Williams. No. 69. Oct 24, 1768. Jacob Jordan of Chowan Co, for £25 pd by John Jackson, of Perq—sold 50a in Bear Swamp, called “Mulberry Ridge” adj Richard Bond, & Jeremiah Cannon, pt of a pat’ to John Parker, July 28, 1730. Test’ Wm. Bond, Joshua Bagley, William Lane. No. 70. April 17,1769. Patience Newby Extrix, & John Skinner Ex, of the will of Matthew Jordan dec, (all of Perq) “who by his will directed sd Ex, to sell land on North side of Pera River, (sd land purchased of Abraham Hasket, & Jemima his wife) sold same to Ichabod Delano,” of afsd—for £150, (150a) adj Benj Elliott, in the River Pocosin. Test’ Charles Moore, Thomas Nichols. No. 71. Mar 6, 1769. Thomas MacKnight, of Pasquotank Co, Merchant— for £65 pd by Humphrey Parks, of Pera, planter—sold 100a, whereon Joseph Smith formerly lived, (in Balahack) adj Joseph Wilson, Wm Moore, & Samuel Newby, to line of Truman Moore. Test? Mathias Elligood, Samuel Harrell, Will, Cunningham. No. 72. Charles Blount of Pera, for “love I bear my son Edmund, of afsd— do give 8 negroes, 3 beds, & furniture, 15 head of cattle, 15 sheep, 15 hogs, 6 large Silver spoons, 1 Silved Soup spoon, 6 Silver tea spoons, & one Silver tea tong.” April 26, 1768. Test’? Sarah Blount, Ann Hoskins. No. 73. Pleasant Winslow, (widow, & relict of Joseph) of Pera—for £200 pd by Hzekiel Maudlin, of afsd—sold a “moiety of land 125a, to sd Ezekiel, (since dec) Oct 19, 1741 sd land now in possession of his Eldest son, Edmund Maudlin, assigned her dower right in sd land.” June 24,1767. Test’ Joseph Draper, William White Jr. No. 74. Jacob Spivey, & Ann his wife, Planter—for £30 pd by Sam’l d—sold 50a on No East side of Perq River, on “hickory ridge pt of Joseph Jessop, & left by sd Test’ Joseph Stallings, Perry, of afs' of 200a purchased by Thos Rountree dec, Rountree to Thomas Rountree.” July Court 1769. Cader Hill. No. 75. Isaac Lilly of Pera, for £25 pd by Charles Rountree, of Chowan Co—sold 232a, adj Thos Hobbs, & Simon Stallings, by the River Pocosin. May 16, 1769. Test’ Thos. Newby, Joseph Perry, Elisha Hunter. No. 76. John Barrow, & Martha his wife, of Perg, for £102 s5 pd by Thomas Pierce, of afsd—sold 184a on north side of Yeopim Creek, adj J oshua Skinner, & William White, pt of 419a pat’ by Thomas Pierce, Nov 11, 1719, & 525a pat’ by Joseph Barrow. June 10, 1769. Test’ Joseph Skinner, William White, John Sanders. No. 77. Jan 19, 1769. Thomas MacKnight, of Pasq Co, for £39 pd by John Goodwin, of Perq, sold 100a in Pergq, called “Ballahack” on South side of Perq River. Test’ John Skinner, Will. Cunningham, William Newbold. No. 78. July 18, 1769. Cornelius Moore, in behalf of himself, & Joseph Moore dec, both of Pera, for £25 pd by William Wingate, unto sd Joseph, “do make over unto sd Wingate 150a, on So Wst Side of Balahack Swamp, & along Swamp to Richard Goodwins line, & the line of Joseph Smith, sd land grt unto John Moore, & descended to Joseph Moore, (who died without heirs) sd Cornelius being heir-at-law, of sd Joseph, & next of kin.” Test’ Jacob Wilson, Richard Hatfield, Jos. Elliott. RECORDS OF DEEDS 219 No. 79. Pleasant Winslow (relict of Joseph) for £100, pd by Robert Bogue, “to my sd husband, sold 100a Jan 17, 1743, her dower right in same.” June 24, 1769. Test’? Joseph Draper, Wm White, Jr. No. 80. Richard Whidbee of Perq; “On Sept 17, 1768 I met Joshua Skinner on his land, in the woods, & after some difference between us, did beat, wound, & cruelly treated sd Joshua, for which I sd Richard, do declare I am heartily sorry.” Dec 16, 1768. Test’ John Harvey, Miles Harvey. No. 81. Joseph Henby, & Mourning his wife, of Pasquotank Co, for £40 pd by Samuel Williams, of Pera, sold 75a on a new line between Henby, & Toms, to the Swamp. Oct 16,1769. Test’ Richard Goodwin, William Goodwin. No. 82. Sept 29, 1769. Benjamin Hatfield, of Tyrrell Co, for £31 pd by William Chesson of Perg, Carpenter—sold 50a, being half of a pat’ unto Andrew Knox, Sept 7, 1761, (in Perq Co) called “Oakland,” adj Thomas Halsey. Test’ Andrew Knox, John Wyatt. No. 83. Aug 18, 1769. James Jones of Pera, for £120 pd by Jacob, & William Hinton, Jr, of Chowan Co, sold 200a on “Loosing Swamp,” pt of plan’ whereon John Harris lived, & patented by sd Harris, & John Lockum, in 1695, “according to reputed, ancient bounds.” Test’ Timothy Walton, Timothy Hunter, George Eason, No. 84. Haig Elliott of Pera, for £159 pd by Henry Thomson, of Chowan Co—sold 200a on East Side of Meadow bridge, at the mirey branch, up sd branch to Chowan Road, & line of Mary Barker, to line of Caleb Elliott. Oct 16, 1769. Test’ Ephrim Elliott, Soloman Elliott, Sarah Holt. No. 85. Caleb Elliott of Perg, planter—for “love I bear my gr-son Cornelius Elliott (son of Haig), of same, do give 108a, also to Micajah his brother.” Feb 16, 1769. Test’ John Smith, Ephrim Elliott, Charles Jordan, Johanna Kippen. No. 86. Caleb Elliott, for “love I bear my son Solomon, of Perg, do give (after the death of my wife) the remainder of Land whereon I now live.” Feb 16,1769. Test’ John Smith, Charles Jordan, Haig Elliott, Johanna Kippen. No. 87. July 31, 1769. Joseph White Sr, & Gulielma his wife, of Perq for £85 pd by Wm White Sr, of same, sold 95a, “which was given to us by Thomas White, April 24, 1755,” adj on west Braziers land, & on north land of Moses Bogue. Test’ John White, Joseph White Jr, John Taylor, Ri otra seo tated of Pera, for £142 pd by Isaac Elliott, of afsd—sold disicel ‘Nastia wether River, * the mouth of a trance, issuing out of 1s of ef Pak Now, om , called “Cow Bridge Branch” which land was Rovert.” mer'5a, “Pies y; = to the will of his father,” & sold to sd Moore. , . Test’ Samuel Newby, Reuben Perry, Kerenhappuck No. 89. Knight ‘ot pak. kta Skinner, Sheriff of Perg; to Thomas Mac- rouge: byes mei ateee ant—for £1124 s9 p10, (to satisfy a Judgement of the. head. of. Weeds ears ee Brown) sold 600a on north Side £200. Test’ Chs Bondfield, Geaintomae aan ype ha aida No. 90. Nov 1, 1768. ‘ Brown, who sold 100a pie ey ah ston were “50 ete ents pe “ ed Balahack,” which was purchased by sd Brown from Jesse M Test’ Chas. Bonfield, Wm. McCormick. soe. peal rn SS ae ———— ETE REL GD Be EE 220 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 91. (Same) No. 92. Benjamin Scarbrough, & Sarah his wife, for £270 pd by Joshua Skinner, all of Pera, sold 680a near Castletons Creek, (three tracts). Jan 16, 1770. Test’ Jacob Wilson, Mark Newby. No. 93. Dec 20, 1769. Ben Scarbrough, & Sarah his wife, for £168 pd by Macrora Scarbrough, sold 140a, on north Side of Yeopim River, adj William Wyatt Esq dec, & my brother Macrora, at the mouth of a branch, issuing out of the River, near the mouth of Yeopim Creek, making out of Beaver Cove, pt of land “bequeathed by my father Macrora Scarbrough to me in his will.” Test’ John Skinner, Andrew Collins. No. 94. Richard Banks of Pera, Planter—for £20 pd by Jesse Bunch, of Chowan Co, sold 100a on Yeopim River, pt of 400a called “Sturgins point” on broad creek, which 400a Wm Wyatt, bought of John Pratt. Dec 15, 1769. Test’ George Wells, John Rodie, Paul Berham. No. 95. Cader Rountree, of Dobbs Co, N. C. sold unto John White, of Perg 50a, adj John Winslow, “on Newbegun Creek Swamp.” Nov 7, 1769. Test’ John New——, Silas White. No. 96. John White of Pera, for £15 pd by Richard Cale, of afsd—sold 50a in “Balahack,” adj Jonathan Sherwood, called “the Island.” July 8, 1769. Test’ Caleb White, Caleb Toms. No. 97. William Simpson of Chowan, for £30, pd by Enoch Jessop, of Pera, sold 150a called “Chinquepin Ridge” adj Thomas Newby Jr, “to the Narrow oak Ridge.” Jan 15, 1770. Test’ Reuben Perry, Robert Wilson, Susannah Hoskins. No. 98. Jan 13,1770. Thomas Hendricks of Pera, for £80 pd-by his father, Job Hendricks, sold 100a “‘whereon sd Job now lives,” on lower side of Vosses Creek, & the upper side of Hosea’s branch, “by a deed of sale from Stephen Gibbons, to Sarah Morgan Jr, before her marriage to sd Job, April 15, 1731, sd Job, & Sarah gave to sd Thomas.” Oct 16, 1769. Thomas & Elizabeth Hendricks. Test’ Francis Nixon, Benjamin Sandres, John Pinner. No. 99. Patience Earll of Perq, for “love I bear my son John Earll” of afsd— do give “a parcel of land in Duke Co, Province of New York.” April 17, 1770. Test’ Jonathan Skinner, Christopher Collins. No. 100. Isaac Elliott of Pera, for £31 pd by Wm. Jackson, of Chowan— sold 50 on South Side of a branch, issuing out out Reuben Perrys Mill Pond, which sd Isaac purchased of John Pearson, near Eleazer Pearson, running to Ephrim Elliott, & William Simpsons line, & Sandy Ridge Road. April 17, 1770. Test’ Pritlow Elliott, Benjamin Wright. No. 101. Joshua Davis of North Hampton Co, N. C. for £20 pd by Robert Bogue, of Pera, sold 20a in the fork of Vosses Creek Swamp, adj Jesse Bogue, running to the middle of “Bee Pond Swamp” sd land “surveyed for Zachariah Nixon.” Dec 16, 1769. Test’ John Pinner, Jesse Bogue. No. 102. Miles Pierce of Pera, for £12 s3 pd by Abraham Mullen, of afsd— sold 13%a insd Co. Jan 3,1770. Test’ Dempsey Sumner, Jacob Mullen. No. 103. Feb 26,1770. John Whidbee of Pera, for £60 pd by Richard San. derson, of afsd—sold 97a on “Deadmans Swamp,” sd land “taken up by Timothy Biggs, Aug 16, 1759, by him conveyed to sd Whidbee.” Test’ Thomas Robin- son, J. Whidbee, George Whidbee. RECORDS OF DEEDS 221 No. 104. Feb 27, 1770. Christopher Tow of Perg, for £40 pd by Richard Sanderson, of afsd—sold 64a on No Hast Side of Perq River, at the head of Beaver Dam branch. Test’ Thomas Robinson, George Whidbee. No. 105. Feb 27, 1770. Joseph Turner of Pera, for £30 pd by Richard San- derson Esq, of afsd—sold 3114a in the fork of Beaver Cove, pt of a tract which sd Joseph bought of Gideon Maudlin, Mary Maudlin, Jeremiah, & Tamar Caruthers, Wm Colson & Miriam Colson, Wm Bateman, & Betty Bateman, Christopher, & Deborah Towe. J uly 22,1766. Test’ J. Whidbee, Thomas Rob- inson, George Whidbee. No. 106. Feb 27, 1770. John Whidbee of Pera, for £200 pd by Richard Sanderson, of afsd—sold 230a on East Side of Perq River, on Beaver Dam Swamp, running to Long Branch. Test’ Thomas Robinson, J. Whidbee, George Whidbee. No. 107. Jeremiah Caruthers, & Tamer his wife of Perq; “Abraham Mullen in his life, did give to his dau Tamer Hassell 15a, & sd Tamer since the death of her husband Isaac Hassell, married sd Caruthers,” obtained a Writ of Ex, & sold 50a on Beaver Cove Swamp, to Richard Sanderson, for £250. April 16, 1770. Test’ Charles Blount, Ben. Harvey. No. 108. Feb 24, 1770. Charles Blount of Pera, for £75 pd by Richard Sanderson, of afsd—sold 105a on No Wst Side of Little River, between lands of Aaron, & Moses Jackson, sd land bought by sd Blount, of John Campbell of Bertie Co, Sept 26, 1762. Test’ John Stokes, Demson Barclift. No. 109. June 20, 1749. Lords Pro’ unto Foster Toms, of Perq, Gent—for s38 to “Harl Granville in hand, pd by sd Toms, doth grant 400a, in the Parish of Berkeley, Co of Pera,” near the head of Suttons Creek, adj Samuel Charles. E. Moseley. Test’ William Cheston, John Artee. No. 110. Mar 7, 1770. John Sanders of Pera, for £30 pd by his sister Eliza- beth Sanders, sold 20a pt of land “given me in the will of my father Richard Sanders, Dec 4, 1774,” adj Aaron Albertson. Test’ Francis Nixon, Ralph Fletcher, Keziah Nixon. No. 111. Thomas Rountree of Chowan, Yeoman—for £3 815 pd by Thomas White, of Perq—sold 50a on No Est Side of Perq River, adj Elias Stallings, along pat’ line of John White, pt of a grt unto Thomas Winslow, Nov 11, 1719. Feb 13, 1770. Test’ Moses Rountree, Thomas Rountree. No. 112. Oct 12, 1769. Rachel Davis of Pera, for £7 pd by Joshua Small, of afsd—sold “14 pt of 50a on the Desert side, adj Marmaduke Davis, & John Gordon, being pt of a grt in Vir to John Harris, & John Larcum, April 21, 1706, (888a) sold by them to John Moseley, who sold sd land to John Redding, & was willed by him to his son James, & descended from him to his brother John Redding, who willed same to his three sisters; Rachel who married John Davis (one of them) from him to his five dau’s, one of whom is sd Rachel.” Test’ Marmaduke Davis, Willis Jones. No. 113. 17d, 2m 1738. Zachariah Nixon: “Certify, that I have seen an old deed of gift, from old Joseph Scott, to his gr-son, son of Joseph Pearce, which was both writ, & signed by his own hand, & further I have read it, & had it in my possession, as Ex of sd Joseph, & I solemnly declare it was burnt in my house, & I do bear witness, & pray that it be recorded.” Reg May 18, 1770. No. 114. Aug 31, 1769. John Stoakes of Perq, planter—for £104 pd by Tully Williams, Planter—sold 50a on the East of Perd River, adj sd Williams, Stoakes, & Charles Blount. Test’ John Warrington, Wm. Reed. nest (a ———— 222 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 115. Feb 28,1770. Joseph Arnold of Pera, for £150 pd by Richard San- derson, of afsd—sold 130a on No Est Side of Perq River, adj Demson Barclift, & William Bateman, land formerly John Anderson’s, which sd Arnold bought of Samuel Perrisho, & William Bateman, Oct 16, 1767. Test’ Thomas Nichols, Joseph Perisho. A No. 116. April 17, 1770. Henry Hardin, & Martha His wife, of Perg, for £47 pd by Andrew Collins, of same—sold 100a, pt of a pat’ to William Long, April 1, 1723, conveyed by him to John Felt, “which at his death fell to his son Job, & by his death, to his dau Martha Hardin.” Test’ Joshua Skinner, Joshua Bagley. No. 117. April 10, 1770. Luke Sumner of Chowan Co, for £50 pd by Jacob Riddick, of Perq, sold 50a, formerly called “John Lilly’s,’ now called “the Upper River Bridge,’ adj Benj Perry, & John White. Test’ Joseph Brinkley, John Powell, Docton Riddick. No. 118. Abraham Mullen of Perg, for £67 pd by Thomas Mullen, of afsd— sold 50a in Perq. Jan 13,1770. Test’ Dempsey Turner, Jacob Mullen. No. 119. Francis Brown, to “satisfy a Judgement brought by Thomas Mac- Knight of Pasq Co, empowered William Skinner Esa, Sheriff of Perq; to sell all my Balahack land, whereon I now live, & two plan’s in Currituck Co, a parcel of land in Tyrell Co, & all stock on Plan’ whereon I live.” May 11, 1768. No. 120. Mary Moore, widow (of John) of Perq, for £50 pd by Thomas Newby, of afsd, Merchant—(assigned right of dower) “in a tract of land whereon my late husband did live, with all improvements, & houses thereon, made by my son Cornelius Moore.” Jan 26, 1770. Test’ Lawrence Leesly, Thomas Saint. No. 121. July 12, 1770. Jacob Jacobs of Perqg, for £150 pd by Zachariah Toms, of afsd—sold 5a—one a of which sd Jacobs bought of Francis Toms, on the head of Morgans Swamp, adj line of Nathan Newby, & the other 4a sd Jacobs purchased of sd Nathan. Jacob, & Elizabeth Jacobs. Test’ Jesse Winslow, Caleb Toms. No. 122. Josiah Perrisho, & Mary his wife, of Perq—for £50 pd by Jesse Bogue, of same—sold 60a on north west side of Vosses Creek Swamp, “up the branch to a log Bridge.” Jan 24, 1770. Test’ Ralph Fletcher, John Pinner, Edward Maudlin. No. 123. Feb 23, 1770. Josiah Perrisho, Edward Maudlin, & Joseph Per- risho, for £35 pd by sd Joseph, sold 40a on north Side of Vosses Creek Swamp, adj sd Maudlin. Test’ Joseph Draper, Jesse Bogue, Moses Bundy. No. 124. June 2, 1770. Thomas Nichols of Perq, Ex of the will of William Ashley dec, dated Jan 21, 1762, “who directed his Exors to sell his plan’ whereon he lived, hath sold same to Joshua Skinner, for £190.” Test’ W. Skinner, John Calloway. No. 125.- Mar 13, 1770. James Harrell, of Nansemond Co Vir, for £16 s16 pd by Samuel Skinner, of Perq Co, N. C. sold 100a in Bear Swamp, called “G Old Field, (Greys) adj Thomas Newby, near the “Broken down branch.” Test’ Evan Skinner, William Simpson. No. 126. June 30,1770. John Jackson of Pera, for £25 pd by Joshua Bagley, of same, sold 50a in Bear Swamp called “Mulberry Ridge,” adj Richard Bods, & Jeremiah Cannon. Test’ J. Stafford, John Colson, David Lippincot. RAE Lone a sa he Roar, > aM gers tee CIR RECORDS OF DEEDS 223 No. 127. Oct 7, 1770. John Stevenson of Pera, Planter—for £262 s10, to Joseph Sutton, of same, planter—sold 850a pt of a tract pat’ by George Catch- maid, April 1, 1663, called “Birkswear” now called “Stevenson’s Point” on So Wst Side of Little River, at the mouth of old Great Branch, where afsd Joseph lives, by courses of Durants line, to head of sd Branch. Test’ Joseph Sutton, Holls Williams, Benj Sutton. No. 128. Aug 10, 1770. Jonathan Jessop, & Mary his wife, of Pergq, for £260, pd by Benj. Harvey, of afsd—sold 100a on north side of Pera River, in “Old Neck,” adj Joshua & John Moore, & Thomas Pierce, where sd Jessop now lives. Test’ Joshua Skinner, William Harvey. No. 129. Samuel Williams of Pera, for £80 pd by Jacob Goodwin, of afsd— sold 50a in Balahack, bought of Joshua Toms. Aug 6, 1770. Test’ William Goodwin, John Colson, Thomas Sitterson, Sam. Williams. ‘ No. 130. Miles Pierce, & Susannah his wife, of Perq, for £200 pd by William Melbourn, of Tyrell Co, sold 114a on No Wst Side of Deep Creek, bought by James Pierce, of Joseph Hosea. Mar 9, 1770. Test’ John Raper, James Barclift. No. 181. Jacob Godwin of Perg, Gent—for £80 pd by Sam’l Williams, of afsd—sold 100a in Balahack, adj sd Williams, Jos Wilson, John Moore, & Humphrey Parks. Aug 6, 1770. Test’ William Goodwin, John Colson, Thomas Sitterson. Jacob, & Peache Goodwin. No. 132. Oct 10, 1770. Edward Penrice of Pera, for £12 pd by Joshua Skinner, of same—sold 50a on South Side of Mings Creek, adj sd Skinner, & Andrew Collins. Samuel Penrice. No. 133. June 2, 1770. Edward Penrice, & Penelope his wife, for ‘‘a lease to us of a plan’ for a term of years,” sold to Joshua Skinner 144a on North Side of Yeopim Creek, formerly belonging to William Ashley, adj sd Skinner, “sold to us by Francis Penrice, & Elizabeth his wife, for a term of years.” Test’ Samuel Penrice, Elizabeth Penrice. No. 134. Saint Croix: John Coakley, & Thomas Lilly, of the Island afsd— Esq’s, Exors of James Lytton Sen, Esq, late of same Island, dec’d, do appt’ Mr Charles Blount, & Mr Andrew Knox, of N. C. Att’ for sd James Lytton dec. July 5, 1770. Test’ Peter Adams, Geo. Osboune. No. 135. Isaac Lamb of Perq, for an “exchange of land, set over by Isaac Elliot” of afsd, have set over to sd Elliott 10a, part of a tract of Swamp land, adj Pritlow Elliott, & up sd Swamp to Holmes branch. Oct 19, 1769. Test’ ‘Reuben Perry, John Pearson. No. 136. Isaac Elliott of Pera, planter—for £70 pd by Francis Jones, of afsd—sold 75a on the north East Side of Cypress Swamp, near the mouth of Deep branch & “Balahack path,” to Holmes branch. Sept 7, 1769. Test’ Caleb White, Sam’l. Sitterson, Isaac Lamb. No. 137. Oct 1, 1770. Moses Phelps, & Miriam his wife, of Chowan Co, for £14 pd by Joshua Small, of Perg, sold ¥% pt of 56a in Pera, “pt of 888a grt in Vir to John Harris, & John Larcum, April 1, 1695, which descended to Rachel Redding who married John Davis (who sold sd land to sd Small) Miriam wife, of sd Phelps dau of sd John Davis, & his wife Rachel,” land adj Marmaduke Davis, John Gordon, & Jacob Powell, along the Desert. Test’ Marmaduke Davis, John Davis, Ann Davis. No. 138. John Nixon of Perq, for “an exchange of land with Thomas Nicholson,” of afsd—assigned 27a known as “‘Coxes glade” at the head of land, 224 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY between my brother Zachariah, & Ezra Nixon, running to sd “Glade.” 13d, 5mo 1770. Test’ Thomas Winslow, Zachariah Nixon Jr. No. 189. Thomas Nicholson of Perg, Trader—for an “exchange of land with John Nixon, of afsd—do confirm unto sd Nixon 27a, pt of land called “Nichol- sons deaded ground” at the head of Zachariah, & Ezra Nixons, glade land. 13d, 5mo 1770. Test’ Thomas Winslow, Zachariah Nixon Jr. No. 140. Robert, & James Wilson, of Pera, for £40 pd by Elizabeth Winslow, of afsd—sold 130a called “Aarons old field,” adj Thomas Newby Jr, along the Desert to Pritlow Elliott, & John Pearsons line, & the line of sd Robert. Oct 18, 1770. Test’ Reuben Perry, John Winslow Sr. No. 141. Aug 10, 1770. Benjamin Harvey, & Julianna his wife, of Pera, for £100 pd by Jonathan Jessop, of afsd—sold 261a in “Old Neck,” at the River side, formerly Abraham Mullens, “to the Swamp dividing sd land, & the old field on which the Meeting house now standeth.” Test’ Joshua Skinner, William Harvey. No. 142. Francis Jones, & Judah his wife, of Pera, Planter—for £80 s15 pd by Isaac Lamb, of afsd—sold 200a on East Side of ‘Meadow bridge to a poly bridge on Chowan road,” & line of Mary Barker. Sept 9, 1769. Test’ Thomas Newby, Caleb White. No. 143. Elias Stallings of Pera, “do give unto Job Bogue” of afsd—150a on North East side of Cypress Swamp, at a branch called “the duck pond,” half of 300a pat’ by sd Stallings. Oct Court 1770. Test’ Joseph White, Zach Toms. No. 144. James Wilson of Pera, “do set over unto Robert Wilson” of afsd— 4140a in the fork of Cypress Swamp, adj Ganriel Newbys old patent, upon the North side of sd Swamp, to line of Pritlow Elliott, conveyed to me by Caleb Elliott, & 50a along “the old body of Reeds” to Reuben Perry’s Mill Pond. April 27, 1770. Test’ Reuben Perry, Enoch Jessop, Esther Perry. No. 145. Jacob Pierce of Pera, for £27 s10 pd by George Eason Jr, of afsd— sold 2a (pt of tract grt unto Richard Pierce 1743, & by his will given to his sd son Jacob), in the mouth of Great Branch. May 27, 1770. Test’ George Eason Sr, Abraham Eason, Sarah Eason. No. 146. Francis Albertson of Pera, for £10 pd by William Charles, of afsd— sold 5a near Suttons Creek, “pt of a tract given me by my father Joshua Albertson, in his will, Aug 5, 1753,” adj sd Charles dwelling house, & the main road. Oct 15,1770. Test’ William Albertson, Reuben Lamb. No. 147. Dec 12, 1770. Robert Roe of Pera, for £20 pd by Joshua Skinner; of afsd sold 159a on South Side of Yeopim Creek, at the mouth of “Greens Swamp” one half of land pat’ by John Cook, May 1, 1695, called ‘“Wharys old field,” which was sold by sd Whary, to John Stepney, the elder, & by his son John Stepney, to sd Roe’s Father, & descended from him to sd Robert Roe. Test’ John Hall, Samuel Penrice. No. 148. Thomas Barclift, & Sarah his wife, of Pera, for £39 s13 p4 pd by Joseph McAdams, of afsd—sold 50a near a creek called “Connors,” which Thomas Weeks Esa, Gr-father of above sd Sarah, bought of John Mann, April 1, 1746, on South west Side of Little River. Jan 19, 1771. Test’ John Roberts, W. Bedford, Thomas Leyden. No. 149. Robert Newby of Pera, for £3 810 pd by Samuel Newby, of afsd— sold 114a of woodland, adj Isaac Elliott. Feb 17, 1770. Test’ Cornelius Moore, Joseph Bogue, Ann Newby. RECORDS OF DEEDS 225 No. 150. Zachary Lilly of Chowan, planter—conveyed to Samuel Perry, of afsd 75a in Pera, (in con’ of a swap of land). Nov —, 1770. Zachary, & Ann Lilly. Test’ Joseph Stallings, Isaac Lilly. No. 151. Samuel & Ann Perry of Pera, “in Con’ of a swap with Zachariah Lilly,” do convey 50a, on North East side of Perq River, upon Hickory Ridge, pt of 200a purchased by Thomas Rountree dec, of Joseph Jessop, & left by his will to his son Thomas. Nov 8, 1770. Test’ Joseph Stallings, William Lilly. No. 152. William Charles of Pera, “in Con’ of 50a conveyed to me” by Sylvanus Henby, April 18, 1767, assign unto sd Henby 50a, near Suttons Creek, sd land grt unto Samuel Charles, 1720, ‘on upper side of lower Gum Swamp.” Nov 1, 1770. Test’ Wm Albertson, Gabriel Cosand, Benj Albertson. No. 153. Caleb Elliott of Pera, Planter—for “love I bear my son Ephrim” of same, do give, 17la. Feb 16, 1769. Test’ John Smith, Hague Elliott, Joanna Kippen, Mary Elliott. No. 154. Caleb Elliott, for “love I bear my egr-children (issue of Joseph Scott of Pasq Co, & Pennina my dau) do give one negro girl, named Rose, & her increase, one bed, & furniture, if sd children die without issue, to return to my children; Ephrim, Hage, (Pennina Scott) & Soloman Elliott.” Feb 16, 1769. Test’ John Smith, Haig Elliott, Johanna Kippen, Charles Jordan. No. 155. Jan 16, 1771. Jacob Wilson of Pera, for £20 pd by Mordecai Elliott, of same—sold 20a, on Southwest side of Perq River, adj Joseph Elliott, near Balahack Swamp. Test’ Samuel Sitterson, Moses Wilson, John Jackson. No. 156. Thomas Boswell of Pera, for £20 pd by Spencer Williams, of Pasq Co, sold 50a, on South west Side of Little River, in Perq Co, formerly belonging to Robert Cox, dec’d. 4d, 12mo 1770. Test’ Levi Munden, Morgan Overman, Isaac Boswell. No. 157. Feb 17,1769. Joseph Outland of Pera, for £20 pd by Luke Sumner, of Chowan Co, Merchant—sold 120a “on Minses Creek, Nigh the Sound side” near the mouth of a branch, below a settlement made by Ephroditus Brinkley, sd land given in the will of John Burkett, to his son Joseph, & by him con- veyed to Humphrey Griffin, April 15, 1783, & by sd Griffin sold to John War- burton, & by him to Josh’a Elliott, & by sd Elliott sold to sd Outland, April 3, 1761. Test’ Samuel Wiggins, William Brickley. No. 158. Jan 27, 1767. John Jones of Pera, for £120 pd by Luke Sumner, of Chowan Co, sold 250a on So Wst Side of Perq River, at a point on Yeopim Creek, adj Thomas Calloway, Capt Miles Harvey, Jno. Calloway, & Zephaniah Jones, formerly called “Morrises,” land of Thomas Pierce, who conveyed same to Joseph Pierce, who gave sd land to his dau Miriam, who married John Chancy, & by them sold to sd Jones. Test’ William Lumford, James Jones (alias Sketo). No. 159. May 2,1770. John Jones, for £150 pd by Luke Sumner, sold 445a on So Wst Side of Perq River, adj Thomas Long, Malachi Jones, Zephaniah Jones, William White, Luke Sumner, & John Calloway, where sd John Jones now dwells. Test’ Charles Bondfield, Will Brickell. No. 160. Nov 1, 1770. Andrew Knox of Perg, Merchant—for £19 pd by Luke Sumner, of same—sold 60a, pt of a grt to Julianna Lakers, April 1 1718/19 called “Chinquepin Ridge” adj sd Sumner, William Arrenton, & Joshua Skinner. Test’ Cornelius Moore, George Bains, Caleb Elliott. 15 — a Se OE ee a eee 226 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 161. Isaac, & Lydia Hasket, of Perg, conveyed 29a (one third pt of land) on So Wst Side of Little River, adj Radcliff, unto William Munden. Sept 3, 1770. Test’ John Hasket, Thomas Boswell, Zadock Boswell. No. 162. April 15, 1771. Joseph Jones of Pasq Co, for £20 pd by Joshua Skinner, of Perg, sold 50a “‘on a creek issuing out of Minsie Creek,” adj Benj, & John Harvey, & Aaron Stacks. Test’ Charles Blount, Richard Whidbee. No. 163. July 17, 1770. Thomas Wright, Planter—for £18 pd by John Welch, planter, of afsd—sold 18a on South Side of Little River, & the Pocosin. Test’ Thomas Robinson, Margaret Robinson, Helena Elliott. No.' 164. Joseph Sutton, & Miriam his wife, of Perq; Joseph Sutton dec’d, did bequeath unto his son Christopher Sutton dec’d, land “in fee,” (gr-father of sd Joseph) who obtained a Writ, which was Ex by William Skinner. Esq, Sheriff of Perq; Feb 14, 1771, sold 63a (whereof sd Joseph Sutton the younger, is seized, under the will of Joseph Sutton, dec gr-father of sd Joseph) for £46 pd by Edward Turner, of afsd, “pt of a grt unto George Sutton, Nov 11, 1719,” at the head of Deep Creek, called “Rattle Snake Ridge.” Mar 2, 1771. Test’ Abraham Mullen, William Robins. No. 165. Joseph Jones of Perq, “heir-at-law of Zachariah Jones,” for £20 pd by Benjamin Saunders, of afsd—sold 50a, adj Moses Baker, & the main road that goes to Edenton, & land of John Harmon, down the branch to the Swamp. Feb 4,1771. Test’ John Saunders, Joseph Gilbert, Benjamin Smith. No. 166. Jacob Hall of Perq, for £24 pd by Green Thatch, of afsd—sold 100a (whereon, formerly lived Sam’l Hall) patented May 17, 1719, adj James Brickley. April 8, 1771. Test’ John Thatch, John Gilbert. No. 167. Feb 16,1771. Joseph Perrisho of Pergq, for £41 pd by Jacob Wyatt, of afsd—sold 41a on north side of Vosses Creek Swamp, adj Robert Bogue, being lands of Joseph purchased of his brother, Josiah Perrisho, & Edmund Maudlin. . No. 168. Zachariah Nixon of Pergq, Planter—for £125 pd by Thomas Pearse, Planter of afsd—sold 200a on North East Side of Vosses Creek, formerly be- longing to Joshua Davis. April 13, 1771. Test’ Thomas Small, Hercules Saint, Zachariah Newby. No. 169. Joshua Toms, & Elizabeth his wife, of Perg, for £37 s10 pd by Jacob Goodwin, of afsd—sold 50a in Balahack, adj Samuel Williams. April 21,1770. Test’ John Goodwin, George Whidbee. No. 170. John Clarke, Mariner—& Sarah his wife, of Chowan Co, for £5 pd by Jacob Jacobs, (Hatmaker—of Northampton Co, N. C.) sold 10a in Perg, on So Est Side of Perq River, 14 of land, conveyed by John Morgan, to John Henby Jr, Oct 20,1735. Seal May 4,1771. Test’ Daniel Saint, Robert Avery. No. 171. July 15,1771. John Harmon of Pergq, for £12 pd by Andrew Knox, of afsd assigned 15a “near Skinners Bridge,” on south branch of Castletons Creek Swamp, adj Zephaniah Jones dec, & land of William Scarbrough. Test’ William Jones, Ann Jones. No. 172. Nov 15,1770. Joseph Sutton, & Miriam his wife, of Perq, for £57 s6 p8 pd by Seth Sumner Esq, of afsd—sold 344a on North East Side of Perg River, which was taken up by Samuel Parsons, Mar 13, 1704. Test’ William Barclift, Thomas Robinson, Aaron Moore. No. 173. Dec 25, 1770. Samuel Johnson of Chowan Co, attorney-at-law, for £29 p5 pd by Jacob Hall, of Pera, sold 212a in Perq, adj John Hopkins, & Daniel Hall. Test’ Joshua Skinner, Samuel Skinner. RECORDS OF DEEDS 227 No. 174. Elizabeth Barclift of Perq, for “love I bear my children: Frances Foster, & Rachel Foster, of afsd, have given 50a of land.” Mar 6, A771. Fest’ William Robinson, Will’m Leyden, Sarah Foster. No. 175. James Price of Chowan Co, for £60 pd by Hardy Hurdle, of afsd— sold 95a in Perg, on West Side of Perq River, in the desert, a grt to Robert ge Seg 11, 1758. Seal July 5, 1771. Test’ Will King, James Price, No. 176. James Price, for £15 pd by Hardy Hurdle, conveyed 50a near the head of Perq River, on the north side of Deep Run, adj Simon Stallings which was taken up by Thomas Speight, July 20, 1717, & sold by him to John Bass, who sold same to James Field, & he gave same to his “son-by-the-law” Jas Price. July 15, 1771. Test’ Will. King, James Price, John Price. No. 177. Benjamin Wilson, & Judith his wife, of Perg, “for love we bear our son Jacob of afsd—do give 180a in the Piney woods,” near Indian branch, adj lines, formerly Samuel Perrys, Richard Harrels, & William Kitchens, which was “a gift from our dec’d-father Thomas Docton.” April 20, 1771. Test’ Caleb White, Thomas Wilson. No. 178. Zebulum Snoden, & Sarah his wife, of Perk, for £190 pd by John Widbee, of same—sold 200a, adj sd Whidbee, & Richard Whidbee. Feb 19, 1771. Test’ J. Whidbee Jr, Richard Whidbee. No. 179. Thomas Hollowell of Perg, for £50 pd by Moses Bundy, of afsd— sold 50a, adj Peter Draper, & sd Bundy. Feb 7, 1771. Test’ Matthew White, Job Bogue, Josiah Bogue. No. 180. Feb 23, 1770. John Pinner, & Chalkey his wife, of Perg, for £62 s10 pd by Gabriel Cosand, conveyed 65a near Suttons Creek, (being half of land pat’ by John Henby, & given by him to his gr-dau Chalkey Henby, in his will, now wife of sd Pinner) running down Gum Swamp. Test’ Samuel Charles, William Charles. No. 181. Feb 23, 1770. John Pinner, & Chalkey his wife, for £62 s10 pd by William Charles, sold 65a near Suttons Creek (given sd Chalkey, by her gr-father John Henby in his will May 5, 1752), being the upper half of 130a. Test’ Samuel Charles, Gabriel Cosland. No. 182. Oct 8, 1770. William Wilson, & Sarah his wife, of Chowan Co, & Priscilla Eggerton, for £70 pd by Charles Copeland, of afsd—sold 108a in Perq, on the head of Yeopim River, adj Francis Brown, & Delight Nixon. Test’ Jas. Blount, Thos. Ming, John Evans. i No. 183. Oct 21, 1771. James Sutton of Perg, for £15 pd by Benj Scar- srengh, sold 30a on north side of Yeopim Creek, near the head of a Swamp aga, out of Franks Creek, sd land given by my gr-father Francis Penrice, rir Pst Sutton, Sr, & by his will to me. Test’ James Brinkley, No. 184. Charles Blount of Perq, for “love I bear my dau Sarah Harvey of afsd—do give my son-in-law John Harvey Jr, 5 negroes, & their increase Nov 16, 1770. Test’ John Harvey, Thomas Harvey. No. 185. July 9, 1771. Charles Blount of Perq, for “love I bear my gon Edmund, of afsd—hath given land whereon sd Edmond now lives,” 225a on the Sound, & Muddy Creek, adj Richard Clayton, by deeds Woes Richard Sanderson, & William Reed. Test’ Tully Williams, John Reed. : 186. Hlizabeth Jacocks,. with consent of her husband Thomas Jacocks, of Pergq, for “love I bear my son John Reed, of afsd—do give goods, & éhadhele . SELENITE LATA TR MANY AIST SP NER EAN ILD TRAIL ear —s 228 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY by an agreement before my marriage Jan 18, 1766—also 4 negroes, 1 bed, & furniture, 2 Mares, & colts, called “Spring & Silver Mane” 10 head of cattle, 10 sheep—1 doz pewter dishes, & plates.” May 18, 1771. Test’ Joseph Hosea, Mary Ripley. No. 187. Feb 5,1771. Thomas, & Elizabeth Jacocks, “do give unto William Reed,” of Perq, in trust for John Reed (a minor) son of sd Elizabeth, 125a, on the head of land whereon sd Thomas, & Elizabeth Jacocks now lives, adj Joseph Sutton Sr, given to sd John by the will of his father Joseph Reed, dec April 30, 1765. Test’ Charles Blount, Richard Sanderson. No. 188. Oct 2, 1770. William Skinner Esq, Sheriff of Perq; (Execution) Estate of Richard Sanderson, late of Pera, for the sum of £1140, & £6 s5 for cost, did take into his poss’ land which sd Sanderson bought of Jeremiah Caruthers, & Joseph Arnold, Charles Blount, & Christopher Towe, John Whid- bee, & Joseph Turner, in all 90934a, sd land sold to John Hatch, of Onslow Co, N. C. Test’ Thomas Jones, Frederick Fonville, William White. No. 189. Nicholas Stallings, & John ‘Stallings, of Pera, for £100 pd by Jarvis Forehand, of afsd—sold 120a on Southwest side, of the head of Perq River. Dec 27,1770. Test’ Moses Rountree, Job Stallings, Elias Stallings. No. 190. July 30,1771. Henry Hall of Pera, for £100 pd by Joseph Creecy, of Chowan Co, sold 125a on Albemarle Sound, near the mouth of Minses Creek, which was purchased by sd Hall, of Richard Sutton dec’d. Test’ Eliz’th Bundy, Jno. Bap. Beasley, Joseph Creecy. No. 191. William Munden of Pera, for £40 pd by Thomas Henby, of afsd— sold 87a on So Wst Side of Little River, adj Wm Boswell, up Fork Swamp. Aug —, 1771. Test’ Benjamin Albertson, John Hasket, Joseph Cox. Aug —, 1771. No. 192. Jacob Wilson of Perq: “Thomas Docton dec’d (my gr-father), did give unto my father Benj Wilson, & Judith his wife, 180a for their natual lives, & to me at their decease,” obtained a Writ, & sold same, for £25, pd by Samuel Bagley. Oct 22,1771. Test’ Geo Eason Jr, Jos Riddick, Job Riddick. No. 193. Elias Stallings Sr, & Elias Jr, of Pera, Yeoman, for £25 pd by Benj. White, of afsd—sold 100a on North East side of Perq River, adj Thomas Winslow, & Cypress Swamp. Aug 5, 1771. Test’ John White, Thomas White, Silas White. No. 194. Mary 23,1771. George Eason Jr, of Perq, for £50 pd by Osten Nixon, sold 150a near Middle Swamp, adj Wm King, Joseph Hurdle, & Samuel Bagley. Test’ Abraham Eason, George Eason. No. 195. John Powell of Pera, for £100 pd by Jacob Winslow, of same, planter—sold 125a on South west side of Perq River, in the edge of the Pocosin, being the upper corner of a pat’ unto Timothy Clare, said land “now in poss’ of heirs of William Price.” Oct 17,1774. Test’ Jacob Perry Jr, Elias Stallings. No. 196. Jan —, 1772. Joseph Sutton the younger, & Miriam his wife, of Pergq, sold 344a unto Malachi Jones of afsd—land (bequeathed to them in the will of Christopher Sutton Nov 5, 1723/4.) on No Est Side of Perq River, & East Side of Suttons Creek, down sd Creek to the River. Test’ J. Whidbee, J. Skinner, Thomas No. 197. Daniel Saint, Carpenter—of Perq, for £103 s12 pd by Jesse Wins- low, of same, sold 74a sd land “left by will of Samuel Moore to his son Aaron, who sold same to me, Oct 17, 1768, on the banks of Perq River, near Aaron RECORDS OF DEEDS 229 Moore’s dwelling house,” adj Seth Sumner. Sept 10, 1770 ’ . i si «i me” Fras. Nixon, Thomas Robinson. ich ndaaaaadbiads No. 198. Feb 6,1772. James Sutton of Pera, for £25 pd by Joshua Skinner pes am o north side of Yeopim Creek, adj land belonging to Orphans ae phrim Sutton, to a branch issuing out of Albemarl d Penrice, Elizabeth Penrice, i Screg - 199. Jeremiah Pratt of Perq, for £60 pd by Richard Pratt, Bricklayer— vi im peg Indian Creek called “Chessons,” at the mouth of a Branch issuing Ss reek. f _-piweily e Mar 5, 1772. Test’ Wm Clemons, John Brinkley, John a“ 200. Jan 20, 1772. Andrew Collins, & Anna his wife, of Per, for £50 9 by Christopher Collins, sold 100a, adj Robert Roe, pt of a grt unto William ong, April 1, 1723, & by him conveyed to John Felt, which by his death fell to his son Job Felt, & by his death to his dau Martha Hardin. Test’ Robert Roe, Edward Nichols. No, 201. Thomas Mullen of Perq, Planter—for £50 pd by Captain Joseph Sutton, of same, sold 50a on Suttons Creek. April 12, 1772. Test’ Joseph McAdams, Nath’l. Mastyn. No. 202. Benjamin Harvey of Perg, planter—for £50 pd by Daniel Saint, of afsd—sold 100a on North Side of Perq River, “in the old neck” where Joseph Jessop lived, adj Joshua Moore, John Moore, & Thomas Pierce. Nov 1, 1771 Test’ John Harvey, Miles Harvey. : No. 203. Rhoda Elliott of Perq, for £15 pd by William Maudlin, of same— sold 29a on South west side of Little River, “below fork Swamp.” May 15,1771 Test’ Elizabeth Parker, George Boswell, ————— Boswell. No. 204. April 25, 1772. Robert Roe, & Mary his wife, of Perq, for £40 pd by Andrew Collins, of same—sold 200a on Yeopim Creek, “formerly be- longing to Samuel Wyatt, & was given by him to his son Jacob, & by sd Jacob dec, to Robert Roe dec’d, & by his death became the property of sd Robert Roe,” land adj John Wyatt, John Creecy, John Standin, William Stepney, & Joshua Skinner, Test’ Richard Whidbee, Thomas Nichols. : No. 205. Edward Turner Sr, of Perg, for £10 pd by Demsey Turner, of be ge 6814a on a branch of Deep Creek, pt of a grt unto Thomas Collins uly 20, 1717. Seal April 2, 1772. Test’ John Whidbee, G Joseph Turner. Phe saieh ey Psy: 206. Feb 27, 1772. William Stepney of Perg, for £40 pd by Robert rs ir cago on South side of Yeopim Creek, adj land sold by sd Stepney to a , ee rmon, & land of Joshua Skinner. Test’ Joshua Skinner, Edward Ri po George Boswell of Perg, Planter—for an “exchange of land” with pias on pipe west side of Little River, conveyed 41a, on south west we ae ts ar neck branch bridge,” being pt of land, which George ’ e to Arnold White, Dec 20, 1740. 11 , Charles Morgan, Levi Munden. de oe No. 208. Jan 20,1772. Andrew Colli , : ns, & Ann his wife of Perq, sold 200 on west ie ot toe Creek, adj Joshua Skinner, unto Robert Roe, & sain his wife, “a pat’ to Edward Wilson, June 24, 1704, & by his death became the property of his dau Sarah, who married Thomas Williams, who sold s to Richard Bond, who bequeathed same to his sons Edward, & Samuel pe I: SE 230 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY died under age) when sd land descended by hearship to Edward Penrice, & William Arrington, in right of their mother,” who sold sd land. Test’ Benj. Scarbrough, James Sutton. No. 209. Benj Wilson of Pera, for “love I bear my son Thomas, of afsd —have given 50a on South west side of Perq River, at a place called the fork path,” adj William Newby, & Caleb White, to son Thomas, & his wife Mary & after their decease to gr-son Benj. Wilson.” April 20, 1772. No. 210. Benjamin Snoden, of Pasq Co, for £281 pd by Tully Williams, of Perq, sold. 14014a on Muddy Creek, adj Edmund Blount. Nov 21, 1772. Test’ Charles Blount, Wm. Layden, Thomas Nichols. No. 211. John Henby of Perq: “John Henby dec, did bequeath to his son Sylvanus, land of small value, & sd John (son of sd Sylvanus) obtained a Writ, to sell sd land, & William Skinner Sheriff of Perq; executed same Mar 21, 1772, Sold for £120, pd by Job Hendricks: 100a on the mouth of Long Branch, that runs out of Vosses Creek, adj John Lacey, & Joseph Barber. April 9, 1772. Test’ John Albertson, Seth Sumner. No. 212. Feb 24, 1772. William Stepney of Perq, for £26 pd by Stephen Harmon, of same—sold 50a on South side of Yeopim Creek, adj James Williams, & Joshua Skinner, called “Wherry’s.” Test’ Joshua Skinner, Lydia Long. No. 213. John Nixon of Pergq, for £60 pd by Richard Hampton, of Chowan Co, sold 107a on North Side of the head of Yeopim River Swamp, formerly Benjamin Simpsons, adj Mr. Thomas McNight, Delight Nixon, & Charles Copeland. Feb 8, 1772. Test’ Thomas Harmon, Delight Nixon, Elizabeth Robinson. ‘ No. 214. Jonathan Moore of Perq, for £55 pd by Caleb Toms, of afsd—- sold 50a, adj Moses Elliott, & the mouth of “Reedy branch,” on the Swamp, to lines of Francis Toms, & Jacob Elliott. 11d, 8mo 1772. Test’ Hercules Saint, Lemuel Ray. No. 215. Mar 4, 1772. Robert Roe, & Mary his wife, of Pera, for £110 pd by William Haughton, of same—sold 200a on South Side of Minses Creek, adj Joseph Creecy. Test’ Joshua Skinner, Edward Penrice. No. 216. Samuel Bagley of Pergq, for £11 pd by John Ownly, of Chowan Co, sold 25a in Perq, adj Job Riddick, Docton Riddick, Abram Eason, & Austen Nixon. Feb 15, 1772. Job Riddick, Thos. Overman. No. 217. Jan 13, 1772. Benjamin Perry of Perg, for £26 sl pd by Josiah Rogerson, sold 100a, in sd County. Test’ Ann Riddick, Elisha Hunter, Joseph Riddick. No. 218. Jan 18, 1772. John Moore, & Mary his wife, of Pera, for £45 pd by Jesse Winslow dec’d, sold to Jesse Winslow (son of Jesse) 30a, adj sd Jesse. Test’ Mark Newby, Benj. Heaton, Jonathan Phelps. No. 219. June 20,1772. John Henby of Perq; “my father Sylvanus Henby bequeathed to me, his son 50a, on the back of William Albertson’s line, adj William Charles, & Dempsey Henby, sold sd land to sd William Albertson, for acon.” — No. 220. Feb 25, 1771. William Stepney of Perq, Bricklayer—for £30 pd by Hatten Williams, of Chowan Co, sold 40a on North Side of Yeopim River. Test’ Wm. Long, Thos. Hoskins. No. 221. Mar 3, 1772. Joseph, & Mary Farmer of Perg, & John Henby, of afsd, for £16 pd by Wm Albertson, of same—sold 2314a near Suttons Creek, pt of “527a grt unto John Henby 1740, & given to us Sylvanus, & Dempsey RECORDS OF DEEDS 231 Henby, in the will of our Gr-father 5d 3mo 1762, sd land being the 5pt given to Dempsey Henby, & his heirs.” Test’ Francis Albertson, John Henby. No. 222. Aug 25,1771. Macrora Scarbrough, for £5 pd by Wm Scarbrough both of Chowan Co, sold two tracts in Perg, one called “Point Pleasant” nn pens another called “Oak Ridge” 20la. Test’ John Achison, Nathaniel en. No. 223. Aug 25, 1771. Macrora Scarbrough for £5 assigned “all negro slaves (7), household stuff, impliments, furniture, 1 large Silver Can, Silver Spoons, as delivered to sd William Scarbrough.” Test’ John Atchison, Na- thaniel Allen. No. 224. Aug 25, 1771. Macrora Scarbrough (Orphan of William), of Edenton, Gent—for £5 pd by Macrora Scarbrough, “doth sell all right to Estate in Perg, unto Wm. Scarbrough, 200a of land devised to Elizabeth Scarbrough (now Eliz’h Painter), by her father Macrora Scarbrough for life, & at her death to her heirs.” Test’ John Atchison, Nathiel Allen. No. 225. Jacob Jacobs, & Elizabeth his wife of Perq, for £60 pd by Daniel Saint, of afsd, sold 40a on No E Side of Perq River, adj James Morgan, Isaac Elliott, & Thomas Jessop. Nov 19,1770. Test’ Job Hendricks, Thomas Callo- way, Thomas Hendricks. No. 226. Sept 1, 1772. Joshua Bagley of Perqg, for £30 pd by Malachi Chappel, of afsd—sold 50a in “Bear Swamp, called Mulberry Ridge” pt of a pat’ unto John Parker, July 28, 1730, adj Jeremiah Cannon, to Cypress Swamp. Test’ Thos. Newby, Thos. Robinson. No. 227. Benj, & Moses Wilson, of Perq, for £50 pd by Caleb White, of same—sold 100a on west side of Perq River, adj Thomas Wilson, & Wm Newby. July 14, 1772. Test’ Jacob Wilson, Zachariah Wilson. No. 228. Oct 18, 1772. Joshua Skinner of Perq, for £80 pd by James Mc- Mullen, of same—sold 150a on South Side of Yeopim Creek, at the mouth of Gum Swamp, pt of a pat’ to John Cook, 1695, called ‘““Wherrys old field.” Test’ Samuel Penrice, James McMullen. No. 229. Richard Cale, & Hannah his wife, of Perq, for £25 pd by Thomas Henby, of afsd—sold 87a on S Wst Side of Little River, adj Wm Boswell, to the head of Long Branch, & down sd branch to fork Swamp. Oct 19, 1772. Test’ Levi Munden, Amos Boswell. No. 230. Edmund Maudlin of Perq, planter—for £60 pd by Joseph Barber, of afsd—sold 105a on “North west side of Joseph Newbys Mill Swamp,” adj run of sd Swamp, & lines of Jacob Wyatt, & Robert Bogue. Sept 8, 1772. Test’ John Maudlin, Joseph Maudlin. No. 231. Sept 2, 1772. Ann Davis of Perq, for £7 pd by Joshua Small, of same—sold 5pt of 56a on the Desert, adj lines of Marmaduke Davis, John Gordon, & Jacob Powell, “pt of a pat’ in Vir to John Harris, & John Larcum, (888a) & sold by them to John Moseley, who sold sd land to Joseph Redding, who gave same to his son James, & descended from him to his brother John Redding, who willed sd land to his three sisters; one of Whom Rachel, married John Davis, from them to their five dau’s, one of whom sd Ann.” Test’ Jesse Eason, David Small. No. 232. Aug 17, 1772. Wm Stepney of Perg, for £70 pd by John Nixon of same—sold 56a on N. E. Side of Indian Creek, near the head of Yeostm Creek, on Deep branch, adj Hatten Williams, grt to William Wyatt, April 15 232 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY 1745, & sold by him to John Stepney, Oct 29, 1745. Test’ Robert Cale, Joseph Pratt. No. 233. Sept 5, 1772. Joseph Sutton Jr, & his mother Sarah Sutton, of Perq, for £70 pd by sd Sarah, sold 168a on South East Side of Suttons Creek, “on a line that parts sd land from land I sold Malachi Jones, & land where I now live.” Test’ Thomas Robinson, Margaret Robinson, Helena Elliott. No. 234. Oct 12, 1772. Benjamin Scarbrough, & Sarah his wife, & James Sutton of Pera, for £25 pd by Joshua Skinner, of same—sold 50a on No Side of Yeopim Creek, adj Orphans of Ephrim Sutton, to a small Creek, called “Franks Creek,” sd land formerly James Suttons. Test’ Henry Hardin, Martha Hardin. No. 235. Aug 11,1772. Joshua Long of Pera, for £30 pd by Joshua Skinner, of afsd—sold 50a “on the Sound side Neck,” adj William Wyatt, Benj Harvey, John Harvey, & Luke Sumner, one half of land given my Gr-father Joshua Long, & William Wyatt, by the will of John Wyatt dec’d. Test’ Andrew Collins, Robert Roe. No. 236. Henry Thompson of Chowan, for £130 pd by Thomas Newby, of Perg, sold 200a in Pergq, “on Mirey Branch,” at the Poly bridge, to Chowan road, & line of Mary Barker, Caleb Elliott, & Joseph Smith. Dec 15, 1772. Test’ Hague Elliott, E. Newby, John Bateman. : No. 237. Nov 11, 1772. Samuel Kippin of Chowan, for £20 pd by Joshua Skinner, of Perq, sold 170a on west side of Castletons Creek, “above Skinners bridge, formerly Samuel Phelps, but now possessed by John Painter,” sd land pat’ by Richard Skinner Nov 22, 1714. Test’ Fred’k Norcom, Eleazer Creecy. No. 238. Jan 16, 1773. Abraham Jannet, & Priscilla his wife, of Pera, for £130 pd by Richard Skinner, of same—sold 186a on So Side of Perq River, adj Jeremiah Doe, Malachi Chesson, John Barrow, David Pierce, Will’m & Thomas White. Test’ Joshua Skinner, Henry Skinner. No. 239. Oct 3,1772. Tully Wiiliams of Pera, for £78 pd by Edmund Blount, sold 14a on the “head branches of Muddy Creek,” pt of a tract sd Williams bought of Benjamin Snoden. Nov 27, 1771. Test’ Charles Blount, Demson Barclift. No. 240. Nov 7, 1772. John Standin of Pera, for £82 s10 pd by Andrew Collins, of afsd—sold 200a on No Side of Yeopim River, adj Jesse Bunch, John Standin & land bought of Richard Banks. July 16, 1746. Test’ Levi’ Creecy, John Creecy. No. 241. Dec 28, 1773. Jacob Powell of Chowan, for £100 pd by Joshua Small, of Perg, sold 100a “on the Desert side,” adj Joseph Gordon, & Jesse Eason, pt of a pat’ in Vir to John Haris & John Larcum for 888a, April 21, 1695, & by them sold to John Redding, who willed sd land to his son John, who willed same to his dau Elizabeth, who married James Peartree, & they sold same to sd Powell. Test’ Pleasant Jordan, Kadee Powell, Henry Bond. No. 242. Joseph Sutton of Pera: “Joseph Sutton Dec, bequeathed to his son Christopher 105a, which proved of small value, whereof Joseph Sutton the younger is seized,” who obtained a Writ, Ex by William Skinner Esq, Sheriff of Perg, & sold sd land to Malachi Jones, for £62 s10. Oct 19, 1772. Test’ W. Skinner, George Whedbee, Seth Sumner. No. 243. Thos. Nichols of Pera, for £450 pd by George Whidbee, of same— sold 194a, “on the road leading to Nags Head Chapel,” adj Joseph Perrishoe, RECORDS OF DEEDS 233 Abraham Turner, Dempsey Turner, & John Whidbee, S } J. Whidbee, Joseph Perrishoe. ee No. 244, William Wilson of Perg, for £40 pd by Francis Toms, & Joseph McAdams, of Renter nots 100a on So Wst Side of the head of Mirey Swamp including waar Oak Ridge land, bequeathed to me, by Wm Moore dec.” paens 8, 1771. Test’ Thos. Robinson, William Arnold, Helena Elliott. etd oy ee Gordon of Perg, Planter—for £6 pd by Caleb McKee, of sd—so a on : tha So Wst Side of Little River. Jan 18, 1773. Test’ John m1 246. Blizabeth Winslow of Pera, for £50 pd by Isaac Wilson, of afsd— i 105a in the fork of Cypress Swamp, called “Aarons old field,” adj Thomas ht Jr, along the desert to Pritlow Elliott, & John Parsons line: a dividing ine between Robert, & William Wilson. Sept 2, 1772. Test’ Jac sb ? ‘ ; é P Jacob Winslow. Leena No. 247. Reuben Brazier, of Craven Co, son of John dec’d of Perq Co, for £20 pd by James Jordan, of Chowan Co, sold 150a in Perq, “whereon Elizabeth Kanier, & John Brazier now liveth, on East Side of Perq River,” near Thomas Newby, & William White. Dec 16, 1773. Test’ Zachariah Jordan, James Michael. No. 248. William Scarbrough, of Pasq Co, for £425 pd by Miles Harvey Esq, of Perg, sold 286a between the mouth of Yeopim River & Creek, “which my dec father Macrora Scarbrough bought of Thomas Wyatt, called Point Pleasant” adj John Wyatt. Oct 26,1773. Test’ Matthew Whiteman, F. Norcom No. 249. Edward Turner Jr, & Agnes his wife, of Perg, for £270 pd wy Richard Whedbee, of afsd—sold 163a, purchased of Joseph Sutton (son of Christopher), on North Side of Deep Creek Swamp. Dec Sp. 1778; Peat?! T Whidbee, George Whidbee. No. 250. April 14, 1774. Richard Clayton of Perq, & John Lowry of Pas- quotank, for £179 pd by John Whidbee Sen, of afsd, (by virtue of the last will of John Clayton Hsq, late of Perq 1769,) doth sell 195a, on No East Side of Perq River, adj sd Whidbee, Rebecca Clayton’s dower excepted, (widow) Test’ George Whidbee, Joseph Clayton. No. 251. Nov 24, 1773. Reuben Long, & Penninah his wife, for £25 pd by Joshua Skinner, both of Perq—sold 100a on South side of Mings Creek, adj land of Sam Penrice, & sd Skinner, & lands formerly William Longs Was bought sd land of Francis Penrice, & Christopher Arrenton, part of a pat unto Edward Wilson. Test’? Wm Long, Joshua Long. rh at Jan 30, 1773. William Houghton & Mary his wife, for £145 pd by John Taylor, sold 200a, on So Side of Mings Creek, “at the side of Yeopim ‘aren pat by Edward Wilson, Jun 24, 1704. Test’ Joshua Skinner, Wm orris. No. 253. April 3, 1773. Jéhn Taylor of Perq, for 75a on the Sound Side conveyed by Samuel Penrice, doth convey 200a, on Lakers, & Mings Cronk. adj Edward Hall, Joseph Creecy, Christopher Long, & Reuben Long, sd Land pat’ by Edward Wilson June 24, 1704. Test’ Joshua Skinner, Henry Hardin No. 254. Whereas: Francis Penrice of Pergq dec’d, did by his will bequeath unto his son Francis 100a, & sd Francis obtained a Writ from Josiah Martin Esq, & Mr. William Skinner, Sheriff of Perq, did sell sd land, for £75, pd by Joseph Creecy; on Albemarle Sound, adj Edward Penrice, “sd land formerly ee (i —— ae 234 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY given by Francis Penrice, to Samuel Penrice, & Christopher Collins.” April 19, 1774. Test’ Joshua Skinner, John Taylor. No. 255. Francis Penrice of Perg, “did bequeath unto his son Samuel, 100a on the Sound side, & sd Samuel obtained a Writ, & sold sd land to John Taylor,” for £25, adj Joseph Creecy, Christopher Collins, & Orphans of Ephrim Luten. Test’ Joshua Skinner, Joseph Turner. April 18, 1775. No. 256. Sept 11,1772. Zachariah Toms of Peraq, Merch’t, & Joseph White of afsd—planter, for £5 pd by sd Joseph, to sd Toms, sold 640a called “Vosses” formerly belénging to Francis Toms, Gr-father of sd Zacharias, & was devised by him to his son Francis Toms. Test’ Ralph Fletcher, Caleb Toms, Wm Barber. No. 257. Oct 2, 1773. Joseph Pratt of Perq, Bricklayer—for £100 pd by Richard Pratt, sold 130a on west side of Indian Creek, adj sd Richard, which was willed to sd Joseph by Jeremiah Pratt Dec’d. Test’ Thomas Williams, Robert Cale. No. 258. May 22, 1773. Reuben Long of Pera, for £60 pd by Joshua Wyatt, of same, sold 50a on East side of the mouth of Yeopim Creek, adj land of Joshua Skinner, & Orphans of Ephrim Luten, on the Sound, called “Smiths Point.” Test’ Andrew Collins, Elizabeth Long. No. 259. Joshua Bundy of Pera, for £10 pd by Josiah Bundy, of Pasq, sold 85a, part of 700a grt unto Thomas Nicholson, Sept 1761, which he sold to Ellis Bundy, & sd Joshua, Dec 13, 1761, on Wst Side of Little River, at the mouth of a branch, adj Francis Nixon, plan “where sd Josiah formerly lived.” Jan 14, 1774. Test’ John Bubdy, Caleb Bundy. 3 No. 260. Thomas Long of Perg, planter—for £345 pd by Reuben Long, of afsd—sold 464a on the head of Yeopim Creek Swamp, at the head of a small branch issuing out of sd Creek, “on line of my Manor plan.” Dec 25, 1773. Test’ Joshua Skinner, Jonathan Skinner, Wm. Stepney. No. 261. Lawrence Lessly, & Miriam his wife of Pera, for £150 pd by Thos. Newby, of afsd—sold 109a by the River Swamp, on line of Pearson. May 23, 1773. Test’ Duke Bogue, Josiah Jordan Jr. No. 262. April 10,1773. Jesse Bogue of Pera, for £75 pd by Ralph Fletcher, sold 75a on Vosses Creek. Test’? Mark Newby, Zachariah Newby, Wm. Baker. No. 263. Feb 1, 1773. Simon Boswell, & Ann his wife, of Pergq, for £45 pd by Chaulkey Albertson, of same—sold 64a on East Side of Long branch of Suttons Creek, “part of land formerly belonging to Joshua Boswell dec’d, given to us in his will.” Test’ Wm Hill, Wm Albertson. No. 264. Mark Newby of Pera, for £86 pd by Wm Newby, of afsd—sold 48a at the mouth of a branch on Samuel Newby’s Mill Pond, to the main road, between Isaac Elliott, & sd Mark. Jan 17,1774. Test’ Samuel Newby, Gideon Newby, Jos Bogue. No. 265. July 27,1773. Charles Rountree of Chowan, for £50 pd by Jarvis Forehand, sold-50a called “Grape tree ridge” part of a pat’ to Luke Hollowell, & sold to Thos Jessop, & by sd Jessop to Thomas Rountree, “who willed sd land to his son Charles.” Test’ Moses Rountree, Abner Hollowell, Luke Stallings. No. 266. 11d, 4mo 1774. Sarah Clark widow—Ephrim Etheridge, & Miriam his wife, & John Henby, of Pera, for £30 pd by Chalkey Albertson, of afsd— sold 47a near Suttons Creek, “part of a pat’ to John Henby, in 1740 for 527a, which was given to Sylvanus, & Demsey Henby, by their Gr-father John SE OE RS RE RECORDS OF DEEDS 235 Henby, in his will, May 5, 1752, sd land being % of that part given to Demsey Henby.” Test’ Simon Boswell, John Avery, John Bagley. No. 267. Jan 25, 1773. Jesse Douglas, & Dorothy his wife, & John Henby, of Perq for £16 pd by Chalkey Albertson, of same—sold part of tract, grt to John Henby 1740, (527a) “being 4% of land given to Sylvanus, & Demsey Henby by their Gr-father John Henby, in his will May 5, 1752. sd part given to Demsey Henby.” Test’ Benjamin Albertson, Wm Albertson. No. 268. William Foster of Perg, for “love I bear my son Frederick of afsd—do set over a parcel of land bought of Samuel Charles, 115a adj Richard Whidbee, & Moses Barber, whereon I now live.” Sept 25, 1773. Test’ George Hatfield, Gosby Toms, Francis Foster. No. 269. Zachariah Toms of Perq, for £5 pd by Caleb Toms, of afsd—sold 2a, adj sd Caleb. Jan 5, 1773. Test’ Frans. Newby, Foster Toms. No. 270. Oct 26,1772. Jacob Jacobs, & Elizabeth his wife, of Northampton Co, & John Henby of afsd—for £16 pd by Wm. Albertson of Perq, sold 2314a, hear Suttons Creek, “pt of Iand pat’ by John Henby 1740, & given by him to his Gr-sons Sylvanus, & Demsey Henby in his will, sd land being 4% pt of pt given to Demsey Henby.” ‘Test’ Benj Albertson, Simon Boswell. No. 271. Joseph Newby, & Elizabeth his wife, for £82 s16 pd by Joseph Guyer, of afsd—sold 92a on West Side of Vosses creek, in the fork of “Cabin Swamp.” Feb 3, 1774. Test’ Benj Phelps, Jesse Bogue. No. 272. Jonathan Phelps of Perg, planter—for £80 pd by Richard Goodwin Jr, of afsd—sold 50a in Ballahack, near sd Swamp. Oct 21,1772. Test’ Joseph Elliott, John Whidbée. No. 273. Jesse Douglas, & Dorothy his wife, of Northampton Co, for £5 pd by Hercules Saint of Perg, conveyed 50a at the head of ‘Dirty branch,” on No Est side of Perq River, adj James Morgan, Isaac Elliott, & Tho Jessop. Jan 28, 1773. Test?’ Wm. Albertson, Chalkey Albertson. No. 274. Samuel Perry, & Ann his wife, of Chowan Co, Planter—for £13 pd by Wm. Lilly, of Perg, sold 75a on east side of Chowan Road. April 21, 1773. Test’ William Lilly Jr. No. 275. Feb 13, 1773. Job Riddick, & Prudence his wife, of Perq, for £1108 pd by Joseph Hurdle of same, sold 200a, on No Side of Indian Branch, “which was given James Price, by Thomas Docton, April 11, 1752, & sd Price, sold sd land to sd Riddick, Mar 5, 1762.” Test’ Stargiss Edvingam, Docton Riddick, Edw Berryman. No. 276. Silas White, & Christion his wife, for £50 pd by John White, sold 150a on No Est Side of Perq River, pat’? by Thomas Jessop, beginning at Newbegun Creek, on John Winslow’s line. Jan 25, 1773. Test’ Benj White, Thos. White, John Winslow. No. 277. Charles Moore, Richard, & Joseph Pratt, Exors of Jeremiah Pratt, dec’d; sold land on west side of “Pratts Mill Pond” at public sale, Sept 12, 1772, for £15-s5 pd by Jonathan Haughton, (sd Houghton giving up his purchase to Thomas MecNider) pt of a larger tract pat’ by Wm Wyatt, April 15, 1745. Seal Feb 20, 1773. Jona Haughton, Deborah Haughton, Thos. Williams. No. 278. Joshua Bundy of Perq, for £165 pd by Josiah Bundy, of Pasq Co, sold 88a “given to me by my father, in his will, Dec 28, 1760,” land on west side of Little River, adj Francis Nixon, River Pocosin, Joseph Ratcliff, & John Henby. Jan 14, 1774. Test’ John Bundy, Caleb Bundy. "aR? ae OE bay z ee a Se 236 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 279. Amos Boswell of Pera, for £42 pd by Jonathan Moore, of same— sold 156a “near Long Branch of Suttons Creek,” adj Chalkey Albertson. May 13,1773. Test?’ Wm Albertson, Thos. Robinson, Benj Albertson. No. 280. Feb 16, 1774. Aaron Mizell of Pera, for £75 pd by Samuel Green Jr, sold 100a on the “Main Desert,” & line of Willis Riddick, sd land grt to Richard Pierce Dec’d. Test’ Benj. Gordon, Samuel Green, Elisha Hunter. No. 281. Jonathan Moore of Pera, for £42 pd by Spencer Williams, of same— sold 150a on Long Branch of Suttons Creek, which formerly belonged to Joshua Boswell, adj Chalkey Albertson. Nov 12, 1773. Test’ Abram. Hosea, Levi Munden, Simon Boswell. No. 282. Spencer Williams of Pasq Co, for £25 pd by James Davis, of same— sold 50a on So Wst Side of Little River, a pat’ unto Robert Cox dec’d. Jan 26, 1774. Test’ Jesse Perry, Reuben Griffin, Levi Munden. No. 283. Richard Goodwin of Pera, for £40 pd by Joshua Deal, of afsd— sold 100a, adj Thomas Wood into the “thick grounds.” Aug 11, 1772. Test’ John Boyce, Edward Cook. No. 284. Sept 18, 1773. Mary Godfrey of Perq, for “love I have for my son Joseph Godfrey, doth give 40a, in the fork of a gut, which makes out of Deep Creek, called “Cod” land left him by his father Thomas Godfrey, & all houses.” Test’ John Gibson, Francis Godfrey. No. 285. Zachariah Toms of Pera, for £5 pd by Caleb Toms, sold 191a, adj Jesse Winslow, Zachariah Nixon, Andrew Woodley, & Ralph Fletcher. Jan 15, 1773. Test’ Frans Newby, Foster Toms. No. 286. Christopher Nicholson, for £1-s1-p8 pd by my father Thomas Nicholson, sold land in Perg. Sept 18, 1773. Test’ William Hill, Caroline Nicholson. No. 287. June 15, 1773. George Eason Jr, of Pera, for £166 pd by Joseph Riddick, of same—sold 250a, which was grt to Thomas Docton, May 1, A717, “given in his will to his Gr-son Job Riddick, who sold sd land to sd Eason, lying on west side of the main desert,” adj Joseph Hurdle, & Moses Pierce. Test’ Simon Stallings, Thos. Hurdle, Seth Stallings. No. 288. March 24, 1773. John Williams Sr, of Pera, for £40 pd by James Donaldson, of same—sold 100a on west side of Yeopim Creek, up beaver cove, to Spring branch, adj Robert Roe. Test’ Andrew Collins, Wm. Townsend, Sarah Branch. No. 289. May 5, 1774. William Jordan Jr, & Mary his wife, of Bertie Co, for £90 pd by Richard Clayton, of Pera, sold 30a in sd Co, “land whereon sd Clayton lives, 14 of 90a, given by Mr Samuel Swann Dec’d, in his will, Jan 8, 1753, to his daughter Mary Clayton, wife of sd Richard,” (with all buildings). Test’ Chas. Blount, Peter Norcom. No. 290. Thomas Wright of Pera, for £15 pd by Joseph Sitterson, of Pasq Co, sold 18a in Perg, adj Nathaniel Welch, “where sd Wright lives.” Feb 28, 1774. Test’ Thos. Robinson, Margaret Robinson, Ann Elliott. No. 291. Rebecca Clayton, for £25 pd by John Whedbee, conveyed “all right of dower, in a plan’ belonging to John Clayton Esa, dec’d, & now the property of sd Whidbee.” July 19, 1774. Test’ George Whidbee. And’w. Collins, John Raper. No. 292. Benj Harvey of Perg, for £8 pd by Dr Benj Bowin, sold unto Dr Nathaniel Merton, of the Town of Hertford, one Lot, or %a of land. (Reg in Hertford book.) RECORDS OF DEEDS 237 No. 293. Tho. Nicholson of Perg, Trader—for £6-s10 in “behalf of my gr-sons Thomas, & Joseph Nicholson, Joshua Overman, Will’m Hill, Charles Overman Jr, Pierce Nixon, Thos Robinson, Christopher Nicholson, Nicholas Nicholson, Thos Jordan, Mary Nixon, Barnabe Nixon, Samuel, & Mordica Newby, partners in a Mill Intended over Little River do give right of land around a great Island, & room for a good road, to the main road.” Sept 24, 1773. Test’ Charles Overman, Robt. Munden, John Smith. No. 294. May 18, 1774. Joshua Dail of Pera, for £40 pd by John Boyce, of Same, sold 100a called “Parmers Cowpens,” & “John Parkers old field” adj Thos Ward, up Mirey Swamp, into the “thick ground” which sd Dail purchased of Richard Goodwin. Test’ Joseph Smith, Moses Boyce, Josiah White. No. 295. Mar 2, 1773. Demson Barclift of Pera, “for the benefit, & sup- port of a School,” conveyed to William Barclift, & the neighborhood, 14a, on No Est side of the main road, where the School-house is now standing, on line of John Hollowell. Test’ Noah Barclift, Francis Foster, John Gibson. No. 296. William Boyce, Bricklayer—of Pera, for £90 pd by Duke Boyce, Bricklayer of afsd—sold 68a, adj Joseph Jessop. July 16, 1774. Test’ Caleb Toms, William Baker. ; No. 297, William Trumball of Pera, for £35 pd by John Stanton, of same, sold 1714a on No Est Side of Pera River, on Muddy Creek, adj land where sd Stanton lives. July 9,1774. Test’ John Hollowell, Thom Robinson, Jno Raper. No. 298. April 20,1771. William Wilson of Pera, for £13 pd by Wm Arnold, of same, sold 50a on So West Side of “Ballahagen, or Ballahack Swamp,” (down the middle of sd Swamp) on line of Joseph Riddick, & Wingate’s line, part of land bought of Wm Townsend, & Zachary Chancey. Test’ Thos Robinson, Joseph McAdams, John Lowther. No. 299. Aug 1, 1773. Docton Riddick, of Chowan Co, for £300 pd by Jacob Sumner, of Nansemond Co, Va, sold 640a in Perq Co, a grt to Thos Docton, July 20,1717. Test’ John Powell, Elisha Sumner, John Webb. No. 300. Jan 19, 1773. Abraham Hosea, & Mary his wife, of Pasq Co, for £30 pd by Simon, & Amos Boswell, sold 300a in Perg, on Long Branch, near Suttons Creek Land formerly belonging to Joshua Boswell, dec’d, & left said Mary for her life. Test’ Thomas Henby, John Henby. No. 301. Oct 21,1773. John Bateman of Pera, for £32 pd by Joseph Hosea— sold 60a called “Wat Weeks” on North East side of Perq River, in the fork of “Beaver Cove Swamp,” which was given in the will of my father William Bateman, to my mother-in-law (step-mother) Betty Bateman, Test’ Benj Bateman, Jos Bateman. No. 302. Benj Wilson of Pera, for “Jove I bear my son Zachariah, of afsd— do give, pt of a tract of land on So Wst Side of Wilsons Creek,” 100a, adj land “T gave my son Jacob,” & the land of Ralph Bozman. May —, 1774. Test Jacob Wilson, Rachel Wilson, Ephrim Wilson. No. 303. July 18, 1774. Elias Stallings of Pera, & Job Boyce; Whereas Isaac Boyce, in his will gave to sd Stallings authority to sell 150a of land, in the fork of Cypress Swamp, called “The Duck pond,” sold sd land to Job Boyce. Test’ Joshua Skinner, Benj Scarbrough. No. 304. Job Kenion of Pera, Wheelwright—for £112 pd by Thomas Winslow, of afsd, sold 150a on No Side of Vosses Creek, adj Will’m. Stone, & Joseph Newby. June 18, 1774. Test’ Joseph Newby, Benj. Newby, Joshua Guier. ta ea 2 238 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 305. July 5, 1778. Charles, & Edward Blount, in Pera, planters—for £320 pd by Asa Barlift, of afsd—sold 150a at the head of Little Creek, which issues out of Little River, adj sd Barclift, & Tully Williams, called “Maudlins” on So Wst Side of sd River. Test’ Demson Barclift, William Stokes. No. 306. Elizabeth Ranier of Pera, for “love I bear my son John Brasher, of afsd do give after my decease 50a where I now live.” May 23,1774. Test’ Duke Bogue, John Robinson. No. 307. Caleb Mackey of Perq, for £10-s10 pd by George Gordon, of afsd— Planter sold ‘60a on S. W. Side of Little River. Oct 7, 1774. Test’ Moses Jackson, Nath’l Gordon. No. 308. Whereas; Thomas Long of Pera, dec’d, “did by his will bequeath unto his son Thomas 150a in fee,” & sd Thomas obtained a Writ, & sold same to James Brinkley, for £67-10s, land on Indian Creek, called “Mill Swamp” adj Richard French, land grt to Daniel Hall, Aug 16, 1716. Seal Oct 1, 1774. Test’ W. Skinner, Elizabeth Skinner. No. 309. James Perisho of Perg, for £70 pd by Mark Bogue, of afsd—sold 50a on So Wst Side of Vosses Creek, part of a pat to John Lacy 1725. Sept 2, 1774. Test’ Joseph Draper, Joshua Hasket, Joseph Hasket. No. 310. Nov 12,1773. William Scarbrough of Pasq Co, for £5 pd by Obed Winslow, sold 250a, which was “devised to Elizabeth Scarbrough (now Eliza- beth Painter), by her father Macrora Scarbrough, & in default of heirs to his son Macrora, who conveyed sd Right to me.” Aug 12, 1771. Test’ John Moore, John Painter. No. 311. July 27,1773. John Paynter of Edenton, Gent; & Elizabeth his wife, dau of Mac Scarbrough Esq, late of Perg, Dec’d, for £180 pd by Obed Winslow, sold 238a on Perrishos Creek, adj James Perrishoe. Test’ Joseph Blount, Joseph Blount Jr. No. 312. Oct 17, 1774. William Arrenton of Perg, for £35-4s pd by Ezekiel Arrenton, sold 128a, “part of 580a pat by Wm Titterton, Aug 16, 1716, & by him sold to Thomas Long,” & by sd Long conveyed to Reuben Long, who sold sd land to sd William Arrenton. Test’ W. Skinner. No. 313. Oct 17, 1774. Reuben Long of Pera, for £75-s8 pd by William Arrenton, of afsd—sold 256a, part of 580a, grt to William Titterton, Aug 16, 1716, conveyed by him to Thomas Long, & by sd Long sold to sd Reuben. Test’ Isaac Moore, Caleb Winslow. No. 314. Oct 14,1774. Jeremiah Doe of Pera, planter—for £25 pd by Charles Moore, of afsd—sold part of land “whereon I now live.” Test’ John Hall, Rich. Skinner. No. 315. Joseph Newby Jr, of Perg, & Elizabeth his wife, for £8 pd by James Elliott, of afsd—sold 10a on East Side of Vosses Creek. Oct 17, 1774. Test’ Joseph Draper, Joshua Hasket, Joseph Hasket. No. 316. Thomas, & Elizabeth Winslow, of Perg, for £254 pd by Elihu Al- bertson, of afsd—sold 124a on Sou Wst side of Little River, near the mouth of a small branch, adj Roland, & Thomas Robinson, “being part of land grt July 23, 1694, to Wm. Tomblin, & by him assigned to Dennis Collins, & Wm Davis, by sd Davis, sold to sd Thos. Winslow, by sd Thomas Winslow given to my father John Winslow, & by sd John in his will to me.” Feb 26, 1774. Test’ Thomas Robinson, Wm. Robins. TLE EOS TN RECORDS OF DEEDS 239 No. 317. Zachariah Nixon of Perg, & Mary his wife, for £25 pd by Joseph Elliott, of same—sold 240a, adj land of Julius Bunch, & Ephriam Elliott, in Chowan Co. March 24, 1774. Test’ Joseph Boice, Moses Stone. No. 318. Thomas Mullen of Pera, & Ann his wife, for £65 pd by Dempsey Turner, of afsd—sold 55a in sd County. Aug 27,1774. Test’ Francis Penrice, Jacob Mullen. No. 319. Aug 19, 1774. Simon Boswell of Pera, for £7-85 pd by Chalkey Albertson, of afsd—sold 714a on Long Branch of Suttons Creek; part of land “formerly in possession of Joshua Boswell, Dec’d, & by him given me in his will.” Test’ Wm. Albertson, Joshua Bailey. No. 320. John Welch, of Bertie Co, for £16-s10 pd by John Lane, Shoe- maker—gold 18a on So Wst Side of Little River, which sd Welch bought of Thomas Wright. Jan 26,1774. Test’ Joseph Sitterson, Samuel Jackson. No. 321. Noy 30, 1773. Henry Hardin, & Martha his wife, of Pera, for £54 pd by Christopher Collins, of same, sold 100a, adj Joseph Creecy, & Samuel’ Penrice, Reuben Long, & orphans of Ephrim Luten, part of a tract pat by William Long, April 1, 1723, & sold to sd Henry Hardin, by Andrew Collins. Test’ Jos. Creecy, Thos. Scarbrough. No. 322. Tullie Williams of Perq, for £167-s10 pd by Wm. Layden, of afsd— sold 83a near the head of Muddy Creek, which I bought of Benjamin Snowden, Nov 27, 1771, & the other part of John Stokes Aug 31, 1769, adj Sanderson, & Snowden, “over the Great Branch.” Aug 26, 1772. Test’ Thomas Robinson, Wm. Reed. No. 323. Cooper Jones of Perg, bricklayer—for £90 pd by Andrew Knox, of the Co of Hertford, Merchant—sold a “negro wench named Mourning, & a negro boy named Brutus, also paid unto sd Knox £48-s7-p5, due by bond, & interest.” Oct —, 1774. Test?’ Wm Newnold, Isaac Moore. No. 324. Francis Penrice of Perk, Dec’d; did by his “will bequeath to his son Samuel 100a in fee, who sold 45a of sd land to John Lowther,” for £96, which land, adj Joseph Creecy, & Christopher Collins, on Albemarle Sound. Oct 27, 1774. Test’ Joshua Skinner, Ben Scarbrough. No. 325. Thomas Newby of Pera, for £200 pd by Josiah Elliott of afsd— sold 109a by the River Swamp. Dec 24, 1774. Test’ Joseph Draper, Moses Bundy, Robert Bogue. No. 326. Marke Bogue of Perk, for £35 pd by Joshua Hasket, Sr of afsd— sold 27a on So Wst Side of Vosses Creek, part of a pat to John Lacy, 1723. Dec 22, 1774. Test’ Joseph Draper, Moses Bundy, Robert Bogue. No. 327. Josiah Elliott of Perk, for £100 pd by Seth Elliott, of afsd—sold 60a on No Wst Side of Vosses Creek, at the mouth of Atkins Swamp, adj Abraham Hasket, Joseph Lacey, & Joseph Newby. Dec 24, 1774. Test’ John Robinson, Benj. Elliott. No. 328. Joseph Newby, Miller—& wife Elizabeth, for £28 pd by Sion Lilly, of afsd—sold 25a on No Side of Mill Swamp, at the mouth of “Cabbin Branch,” near Jesse Bogues house, to Reedy Branch. , 1775. Test’ James Elliott, Zachariah Lilly. No. 329. James Tatlock, of Pasq Co, for £60 pd by Joseph Williams, Shipwright—of Perq, sold 100a on No Et Side of Perq River. Dec 16, 1775. Test’ Joshua Moore, James Williams. ee +) RS Se 240 ~ HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 330. Jan 17, 1775. Joseph Williams of Pera, for £35 pd by Andrew Knox, & Co, Merchants—sold 50a in the desert, called “the Oakland” part of 100a, grt Sept 7, 1761 to Andrew Knox. Test’ Isaac Moore, Benj’n Smith. No. 331. Pleasant Winslow, widow of Joseph of Perq Co, & her gr-son Thomas, for £25 pd by Benj Winslow, Planter—of afsd, sold 180a, on No Et Side of Perq River, called “New Neck,” adj Solomon Elliott, & Obed Winslow. Oct 19, 1775. Test’ John Winslow, Eliab Griffin, Joseph Wilson. No. 332. Aug 26, 1772. William Layden of Pera, Planter—for £161 pd by Tullie Williams, sold 80%a adj Benj Snowden. Test’ Wm. Reed, Thos. Rob- inson, Rich. Simpson. No. 333. John Taylor of Chowan, for £96 pd by Samuel Penrice, of Pera, sold 45a on Albemarle Sound, adj Joseph Creecy, & orphans of Ephrim Luten. Oct 26, 1774. Test’ Joshua Skinner, Ben. Scarbrough. No. 334. Joseph Newby, & Elizabeth his wife, of Pera, for £10 pd by John ’ Pearse, of same—sold 10a on No Wst Side of Vosses Creek, “in Reedy branch,” adj Joseph Guyer, to the old road, Jesse Bogue, & Joshua Hasket’s line. May 19, 1774. Test’ Joseph Draper, Jesse Bogue, Joseph Baker. No. 335. Jan 3, 1775. John Harmon, of Perg, for £8 pd by Andrew Knox, of same—sold land “I now live on, to the Eastward of Castletons Creek, at Knox’es Mill Swamp” on line of sd Knox, & Valentine Arps. Test’ William Arrenton, Isaac Moore. No. 336. Sept 14, 1774. John Harmon, & Susanna his wife, for “love we bear to his dau Rosanna Smith, and £5, hath given part of a plan’ 140a, where she now lives, on Andrew Knox mill pond, at the mouth of Spring branch,” adj Theophilus White, & line of Benj Sanders. Test’ Andrew Knox, William Jones. No. 337. Nov 19, 1774. Andrew Knox Exor, of the will of Thos. Halsey, late of Perq, did expose for sale 50a, at a place in the desert called “the Oak- land” at the end of Chinquepin Ridge, which was sold to Joseph Williams for £35. Test’ Isaac Moore, Ben. Smith. No. 338. Feb 4, 1774. Demson Barclift, Mary Barclift, Asa Barclift, Noah Barclift, & Wm Trumball, of Pera, (last of Pasa Co) for “love we bear our Sister & Dau-in-law Elizabeth Barnes, do give a negro boy named Will, for her natual life, & at her death, to our Cousin Charlotte Sanderson, the dau of Richard Sanderson dec’d.” Test’ John Sanders, Edward Blount, Jas Barclift, Tulle Williams. No. 339. May 3, 1772. Nathaniel Ming of Pera, for £5 pd by Wm. Bennet, of Edenton, hatter—sold 30a adj John Thatch, & Jeremiah Halsey, in Perq Co. Test? Wm. Haughton, Richard Haughton. No. 340. Joseph Ratliff, & Sarah his wife, of Pera, for £16 pd by Thomas Henby, of same, sold 13a on So West Side of Little River, adj sd Henby, to the main road. Oct 17, 1774. Test’ Joseph Cocke, Benj. Morgan, Chalkey Albertson. No. 341. Samuel Newby, & Elizabeth his wife, & William Newby, & Eliza- beth his wife, for £300 pd by Humphrey Park, of Perq, (all of sd Co) sold 148a on West side of Perq River. adi Robert Wilson, to a ditch between sd Samuel, & William Newby, & Isaac Elliott, “along Mill Creek to Jesse Newbys fish pond.” Dec 27, 1774. Test’ Jacob Wilson, Joseph Bogue, Ann Newby. No. 342. Oct 7, 1774. Nath’l Williams, & Mary his wife of Hertford, in Perq Co, for £8 pd by Joseph Whedbee, of Edenton, Chowan Co, “sold lot No 1, HERTFORD PHYSICIANS Ae Daye NP Dis as) re Newby. Bown 7 ere son of George Durant Newby and Martha Susan MeMullen Carolina, 1898 aye one ‘, a 1874, in Durant’s Neck. Alumnus of University of North practiced ra Nien menace at, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, 1900. Formerly aoe A Can wal te ae ee be mrarecara, 1. 0. 7 ; . T. A. Cox, son of Dr. David Cox and Sallie White Cox. Born Oc Graduate of the University of bays * . Sets BLE 02, orn October 11, 1868. in Hertford: ersity of Maryland, 1892. Practiced in Baltimore. Now located Cc. Dr. C. A. Davenport, son of William § 7 § y October 3, 1807, izaduatea pe Unie aiee a 3 Devore’ ant Henretta E. Blount. Born ). yr. T. P. Brinn, son of J. T. Brinn and Lilly Be Elli rj x 20, 1899. Graduated at Univeristy of Peabmiiecut reas. Hiliott Brinn. Born November RECORDS OF DEEDS 241 in the town of Hertford, & water lot fronting opposite.” Test’ Miles Skinner, Richard Whedbee. No. 343. Thomas Harvey of Pera, for £250 pd by John Harvey, (my father) sold unto my brother James Harvey, % part of “my Mill erected on my plan’ whereon I live, & % part of my Bake-house, & bottling Mills,” with appur- tenances. July 21, 1774. Test’ John Harvey, John Harvey Jr. No. 344. David Peirce of Pera, for £50 pd by Wm Skinner, of afsd, sold . 180a “which Thomas Peirce in his will gave me.” March 25, 1775. Test’ oa Thos. Jones. No. 345. Aug 6, 1774. Jesse Eason of Perg, for £79 pd by George Eason, of afsd, sold 67a on the main desert, to the great branch. Test’ Mills Riddick, Docton Riddick. No. 346. Roland Robinson of Pera, for £148 pd by Benjamin Roberts, of same, sold 98, & %a on South Side of Little River, adj Joshua Albertson. Feb 13,1775. Test’ Levi Munden, ———— Fisher. No. 347. Aug 6, 1774. George Eason of Pergq, for £60 pd by Jesse Eason, i sold 22a along the desert side, in the mouth of great branch, “part of a grt unto Richard Pearce 1743, & by him willed to his son Jacob,” sold by sd Jacob _ to George Eason May 16, 1770. Test’ Mills Riddick, Docton Riddick. i No. 348. George Walton of Perq, for £18-s7-p6 pd by John Hudson, of sd place, sold 31a adj sd Walton. March 18, 1775. Test’ John Hollowell, Jacob Perry Jr. No. 349. March 18,1775. John Hudson of Perg, & George Walton, of same; Uriah Hudson in his will, did bequeath to his son John 131a, who sold same to George Walton, for £80-s17-p6. Test’ John Hollowell, Jacob Perry. No. 350. Robert Riddick of Perg, for “love I bear my son Jacob, of afsd— do give 50a of land on the burnt Pocosin” adj Amos Griffin. April 15, 1775. Test’ Joseph Riddick, Robert Riddick Jr, John Hollowell. No. 351. Robert Riddick for “love I bear my son Seth, of Perq Co, do give a parcel of land whereon he lives,” 125a, & a tract in the desert, adj Harden Hurdle. April 15, 1775. Test’ John Hollowell, Joseph Riddick, Robert ; Riddick. - | No. 352. Nov 23, 1774. Reuben Long, & Pennina his wife, of Perg, for By £155 pd by Jonathan Skinner, of same—sold 100a on the head of Yeopim a | a BE tee ane EER ceca i baa mas ae Creek, adj William Stepney, sd land “being the Eastermost part, of a Patent to William Tetterton.” Test’ Joshua Skinner, Thomas Long. No. 353. Thomas Nicholson of Perg, Farmer—for £105 pd by Zachariah Nixon Jr, farmer—of afsd—sold 60a on So Wt Side of Little River, adj sd | Nicholson, sd Nixon, & John Nixon, “by the side of the road that leads to pine glade.” April 5, 1775. Test’ Thos. Robinson, Wm. Robinson, Nicholas Nicholson. No. 354. Joseph Ratliff of Perg, for £50 pd by Thomas Henby, of same— : 4} ‘sold 50a on Southwest Side of Little River, on the main road, adj sd Henby, & Seth Morgan. April 17, 1775. Test’ Seth Morgan, Nathan Bagley. I. No. 355. Joseph Ratliffe, & Sarah his wife of Pera, for £60 pd by Seth ia Morgan, of Pasq Co, sold 60a on So Wst Side of Little River, adj sd Morgan, & H Henley, out to the road. April17,1775. Test’ Nathan Bagley, Thomas Henby. No. 356. Joseph Ratliff, & Sarah his wife, of Perq, for £75 pd by Nathan oq Bagley, of same—sold 75a on South West Side of Little River, adj Thomas ig Henby, at the road. April 17, 1775. Test’ Seth Morgan, ———— Henby. 16 242 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 357. Spencer Williams of Pasq Co, for £20 pd by John Parker, of Perg, sold 45a between Silas Hasket, & Simon Boswell in Perq Co. April 6, 1775. Test’ Levi Munden, Morgan Overman, James Davis. No. 358. Jan 1, 1775. John Lane of Pasq Co, for £16-s10 pd by Joseph Sit- terson, of afsd—sold 18a on So Wst Side of Little River, adj John Welch, formerly the property of Thomas Wright. Test’ Benj. White, Joseph Bassett. No. 359. Thomas Robinson of Perq, planter—for £110 pd by William Mc- Connick, of Pasq Co, Merchant “doth sell in open market my negro woman named Mell, (or Miriam) with her two children, George, & Esther.” April 12, 1775. Test’ Thos. Nicholson. No. 360. Thos. Newby of Pera, for £15 pd by Mackee Chappel, of afsd, sold 50a “near drinking hole branch” to sd Chappels line. Sept 12, 1775. Test’ Job Chappel, E. Newby. No. 361. Margaret Toms, for “love I bear my son Francis Toms, of Pera, have given one negro man named Aaron, to be delivered to him at the age of 21 years.” April 29, 1775. Test’ Wm. Albertson, Caleb White. No, 362. Margaret Toms, for “love I bear my daughters Rebeccah, Margaret, & Elizabeth Toms, have given £45, to be equally divided between them.” April 29, 1775. Test’ Wm. Albertson, Caleb White. No. 363. Abraham Mullen of Bertie Co, for £125 pd by Dempsey Turner, of Perq, sold 110a in Perq, on the head of Deep Creek, & line of John Turner, to the line of Jacob Mullen, down to the Swamp. May 3, 1775. Test’ Jacob Mullen, John Welch. No. 364. John Maudlin of Perg, for “love I bear my son John, have given 50a whereon I dwell,” adj Joseph Barber, & line of Zachariah Nixon, Ralph Fletcher, & Hercules Saint. Aug 20, 1776. Test’ Joseph Maudlin, Joseph Barber. No. 365. John White of Perq, Yeoman, for £65 pd by John Winslow, of afsd—sold 150a on North Hast Side of Perq River, & Newbegun Creek, adj sd Winslow line, land “taken up by Thomas Jessop.” July 25, 1775. Test’ Benjamin White, Thomas White, Miles White. No. 366. Oct 21, 1773. Joseph Hosea of Perq (who intermarried with Betty Bateman, widow of William, of afsd) for £30 pd by Joseph Bateman, sold 118a (all of sd Betties dower right) whereon sd William Bateman dec'd lived. Test’ John Bateman, Benjamin Bateman. No. 367. April 24,1775. Thomas Bonner Jr, & Margaret his wife, of Chowan Co, for £245 pd by Julius Bunch, of Perg, sold 300a on north Side of Yeopim River, in Perg Co. Test’ Josiah White, Nazareth Bunch, Solomon Bunch. No. 368. John Hudson of Perg, for £19-17s6p pd by George Walton, of afsd—sold 3la, adj sd Walton; part of 130a “bought by my gr-father John Hudson, of Hannah Bundy, July 21, 1729.” Seal Nov 27, 1776. Test’ Caleb Winslow, Benj’n Sanders. No. 369. 4d, 2mo 1775. Ralph Fletcher of Pergq, for £75 pd by Gideon Maudlin, of afsd—sold 65a “near the head of Sutton Creek,” being part of land, which Francis Newby in his will, gave to his sons; Robert, Marke, Francis, & Jesse, adj Gabriel Cosand, binding on Thos. Hollowells line, & the line of Francis Nixon. Test’ Wm Albertson, Sarah Albertson, Mary Albertson. No. 370. John Turner of Pera, for £62 pd by Josiah Arnold of afsd—sold 50a whereon sd Turner now lives, “at the mouth of Shitten Gut,” down to Deep Creek. April 5, 1775. Test’ John Gibson Jr, Wm Knowles. RECORDS OF DEEDS 243 No. 371. Jarvis Forehand of Pergq, for £112-s10 pd by Jacob Winslow, of same, planter—sold 125a, part of tract formerly the land of Nicholas Stalling, on No West side of Perq River, adj Elias Stallings. Oct 11,1773. Test’ Moses Rountree, Isaac Griffin. No. 372. Thomas Henby of Perg, for £33-s19 pd by Joseph Cocke, of same, planter—sold 33a on “South Westerly side of Little River, & Upper side of Maple Glade Road.” 21d, 8mo 1775. Test’ Jno Hasket, Peter Munden. No. 373. Joseph Ratcliff of Perg, for £230 pd by Benjamin White, Miller— sold 278a, adj Nathan Bagley, & Seth Morgan. 14d, 6mo 1775. Test’ Caleb Toms, Caleb White, Thomas White. No. 374. Nov 6, 1775. William Long of Perg, planter—‘son of William Long Dee’d, & Reuben Long another son of sd William Dec’d, heirs of sd William, July 10, 1758, to Simeon Long (another son of sd William), for £190 pd by sd Simeon, do sell their right in 530a, on East side of Yeopim Creek, at the mouth of Chessons Cove, adj line of John Wyatt, & on South Franks Creek, which was pat by sd William Long Dec’d, Nov 1720.” Test’ Joshua Long, Thos. Long, Lemuel Long. No. 375. John Skinner in his will, made bequest; “that his wife for £50" yield up her right of dower to land, & estate given his son Stephen Skinner.” Therefore; “I Sarah Skinner relict of sd John, late of Perg, for £50 to me in hand pd by Joshua Skinner, & Wm Skinner Esqs, doth release forever all dower right of sd lands of my late husband.” July 8, 1775. Test’ John San- ders, Wm White. No. 376. Caleb Winslow of Perq, for £42-5s-6p pd by George Walton, of afsd—sold 30a bought of John Hudson, adj orphans of Jesse Winslow dec’d, & Uriah Hudson. Dec 12, 1775. Test’ Thomas Wilson, Joseph Elliott. No. 377. June 24,1775. Wm Skinner, Andrew Knox, & Nathaniel Williams, “by virtue of authority given them by Act of Assembly, March 6, 1773, for regulating the Town of Hertford: for £55 pd them by Charles Moore, have sold, one lot 1%4a in said Town upon Market Street. Test’ Nathaniel Martin, Geo. Whedbee. No. 378. Samuel Simpson fo Tyrell Co, for £20 pd by Richard Haughton, of Perq, Planter—sold 5314a on “North Side of the head of Yeopim River Swamp,” being half of a plan’ formerly belonging to Benjamin Simpson, adj 8d Haughton, & Chas Cofield. May 15, 1775. Test’ Thomas Harmon, Delight Nixon. No. 379. Dempsey Turner of Pera, for £150 pd by George Whedbee, of afsd— sold 102a on “Deep Creek Swamp,” adj sd Whedbee, known by the name of “Edge Hill.” May 19, 1775. Test’ Wm. Robins, Samuel Barclift. No. 380. William Barber of Perg, for £130 pd by Gosbee Toms, of same— sold 100a on No Est Side of Suttons Creek, which was sold by Moses Barber, to George Eason, Aug 15, 1752, adj Francis Foster, Nathaniel Nicholson, John Henby, & Samuel Charles. Nov 6, 1775. Test’ Thos. Hosea, Foster Toms Jr, Benj’n. Elliott. No. 381. Aug 15, 1775. Jonathan Phelps of Perq, for £40 pd by Joshua Bagley, sold 2a on the main road, “where James Sitterson fenced, & planted an orchard,’ adj Wm Townsend, part of land which “fell to me from Wm Phelps, but to Mary Bagley, for her natual life.” Test’ Hercules Saint, John Brinkley. 244 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 382. Mary Moore of Perg, for “love I bear my gr-son Jas Lesley, do give one negro girl named Teresa.” Nov 17, 1776. Test’ Jno. Stafford, Benj’n. Phelps. No. 383. Pritlow Elliott of Perq, for £30 pd by Joseph Pearson, of afsd— sold 100a in the fork of Cypress Swamp, called “Aarons Ridge” adj Jas Wilson, Isaac Wilson, & Jesse Copeland, in the Desert. Test’ Wm. Townsend, Jas. Wilson. No. 384. Jeremiah Maudlin of Pera, for £80 pd by John Gibson, sold one negro woman named Pegg. Dec 24, 1774. Test’ William Hosea, Jeremiah Maudlin Jr. No. 385. Mary Moor of Perq, widow—for “love I bear my son-in-law Robert DeCrow, & Sarah his wife, do give to them two negro men named Solomon, & Jack, & two women named Milly, & Amey—one horse—3 cattle—1 bed & furniture, & all personal estate in the house of my sd son-in-law.” Oct 25, 1775. No. 386. Pritlow Elliott, for £35 pd by James Wilson, of Pera, sold tract of land (100a) in the fork of Cypress Swamp, called “Aarons Ridge” adj Isaac Wilson, & sd Elliott. Jan 15,1776. Test’ William Townsend, Joseph Pearson. No. 387. Reuben Perry of Perq, “do give to my brother Jacob Perry of same, the stream Joining my land to build a Mill thereon, & timber to build same, I sd Reuben to draw a share, for work I have done towards building sd Mill.””. March 12, 1773. Test’ Robert Wilson, Joseph Pearson. No. 388. John Henby of Pera, for £60 pd by Moses Stone, of afsd—sold 50a “near Suttons Creek,” part of a tract grt unto Samuel Charles, 1720, on the upper side of lower Gum Swamp, adj John Nicholson. Oct 4, 1774. Test’ Simon Boswell, William Albertson. No. 389. Mary Moore of Perq, for “love I bear my Gr-dau Mary Delano, have given a negro girl, and if she die without issue, to Gr-son Robert Delano.” Nov 18, 1774. Test’ John Stafford, Benj Phelps. No. 390. Jan 4, 1776. Jacob Mullen, planter—& Sarah his wife, of Pera, for £55 pd by Joseph McAdams, Andrew Knox, & John Wyatt, of afsd, Mer- chants—sold 76a, adj Dempsey Turner, John Turner, & Elihu Albertson. Test’ Rich Clayton, John Lane. No. 391. James Sitterson of Perq; “by his will gave unto his dau Hannah 45a &sd Hannah, & her husband John Brinkley sold same,” for £95 to Hercules Saint. Dec 16,1775. Test’ Joshua Bagley, Mary Bagley. No. 392. Jonathan Phelps of Pera, for £100 pd by Jesse Copeland of same— sold 400a on West-side of Perq River, & So side of a creek formerly called “Wilsons Creek,” pat Feb 6, 1698. Seal Sept 12, 1775. Test’ Thomas Robin- son, Ben’n Elliott. No. 393. Miles Harvey (son of Col John Harvey Esq) of Perg, for £25 pd by Joshua Skinner of afsd—sold a lot 14a in the town of Hertford. Nov 10, 1776. Test’ Frederick Norcom. DEED BOOK I—FIRST PART No. 3. Elizabeth Cuzens of Pera, for £100 pd by Samuel Swain, of same— sold 300a on South Side of Yeopim Creek, adj Robert Harmon, John Wyatt, & heirs of Andrew Collins. July 30,1777. Test’ John Barrow, John Barrow Jr. No. 4. Aug 24, 1775. Andrew Collins, & Ann his wife, of Pera, for £45 pd by John Harmon, of same—sold 50a on North Side of Yeopim River, at ELT A et RNR ND APSE ae aa ne ee ee a a RECORDS OF DEEDS 245 a Branch on Upper side of Bunch’es Plan’ “agreeable to Banks deed, the first Patentee.” Test’ John Donaldson, Solomon Armstrong. No. 5. Samuel Skinner, & Sarah his wife of Perq, for s5 pd by James Skinner, of afsd—sold 175a on Minzes Creek, adj Miles Harvey, William Scarbrough, “running up the Swamp to the mouth of Haw-tree branch.” July 21, 1777. Test’ Edward Hall, John White. No. 6. Aug 19, 1776. Edward Hall Sr, of Perg, Planter—for £120 pd by Edward Hall Jr, of afsd—Planter—sold 154a on the head of Yeopim River, adj land of Andrew Knox de¢’d, purchased by sd Edward Hall Sr, of Thomas Halsey, called “Swanns.” Edward Hall, Rachel Hall. Test’ Henry Hall, James Hall. No. 7. Isaac Sitterson of Perq, for £100 pd by William Townsend, of afsd— sold 75a on South east Side of Perg River, adj Hercules Phelps, & sd Townsend, pat’ Feb 25, 1696 by Dan’l Snooks, & by him sold to Edward Holmes, & by sd Holmes to John Lilly, which by sd Lilly’s death came to his Dau’s Sarah Tetterton, & Hannah Sitterson, & by Yedderton Sitterson to his son James,” which land was given me by my father James Sitterson in his will.” Jan 1, 1778. Test’ Samuel Sitterson, John Colson. No. 8. Hercules Saint of Perg, for £60 pd by Joseph Wood, of afsd—sold 50a on North East Side of Perq River, “at the head of Dirty Branch,” to lines of James Morgan, Isaac Elliott, & Thomas Jessop. pt of a tract sold by sd Morgan, to John Henby Jr, Oct 20, 1735. Seal Oct 20,1777. Test’ Humphrey Simons, Thomas Bagley. No. 9. Sept 27, 1776. Edward Hall Sr, for £115 pd by Henry Hall, ot Perq, planter—sold 125a on Minzes Creek, adj Joseph. Creecy, & Samuel Pen- rice. Test’ Abraham Depoyster, Edward Hall Jr. No. 10. William Robins, & Elizabeth his wife, of Perq, for £200 pd by George Whedbee Esq, of same—sold 80a on N. East Side of Perq River, adj “Perrishoe’s grave-yard, on Dirt Bridge Branch,” to Long Branch. March 1, 1777. Test’ Joseph Perishoe Jr, James Sumner. No. 11. John Moore of Pera, for £45 pd by Ralph Fletcher of same, planter— sold 30a on No Et Side of Perq River. 23, 12mo 1776. Test’ Joshua Moore, Thos Robinson, Aaron Moore. No. 12. Richard Whedbee Jr, & Mary his wife, of Perq, for £307 pd by John Whedbee Sr, of afsd—sold 168a which sd Richard bought of Edward Turner Jr, (which was the land of Joseph Sutton, son of Christopher), on North Side of Deep Creek Swamp. May 24, 1777. Test’ George Whedbee, Hanna Whedbee. No. 18. Charles Blount of Perq, Gent—for “love I bear my Dau Elizabeth Miller, (wife of Andrew, Merchant) and s5 pd by sd Miller, “doth give 150a” adj Tulle Williams, to Little River. Dec 22, 1776. Test’ William Littlejohn, Lemuel Blount. No. 14. Noah Barclift of Perq, planter—for £95 pd by Francis Foster, of same, planter—sold 95a on North East side of Perq River, & the head of “Beaver Dam.” Feb 8, 1777. Test’ Asa Barclift, Richard Williams. Noah, & Millicent Barclift. No. 15. Aug 2, 1777. William Stepney of Perq, for £90 pd by Benjamin Scarbrough, of same—sold “plan’ on head of Yeopim Creek,” adj Joshua Long, & William Nichols. Test’ Jonathan Skinner, Delight Nixon. 246 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 16. Sept 26, 1777. James Perrishoe of Perq, sold to George Whedbee, of afsd 213a, adj William Robinson, “nigh the grave-yard, & the road that leads to Nags Head Chapel,” to line of Abram Turner. James, & Mary Per- rishoe. Test’ William Hancock, Joseph Perrishoe, Joseph Sutton. No. 17. Ann Delano of Pera, for £8-s5 pd by Gideon Newby, of afsd, farmer —sold 7a, adj Gabriel Newby. March 24, 1777. Test’ Thomas Wilson, Eliza- beth Newby Sr, Elizabeth Newby Jr. No. 18. Joseph Riddick, of Chowan Co, planter—for £100 pd by Seth Riddick, of afsd—sold 200a on West side of “Glissons Ridge,” & South-east side of a plain, known by the name of “Smalls peach-orchard,” adj John Stallings. Dec 22, 1777. Test’ Robert Riddick, Robert Riddick Jr. No. 19. Joseph Elliott of Perq, for £40, pd by Caleb Winslow, of afsd—sold 240a, (part in Chowan, & part in Perq Co) adj land that Julius Bunch bought of Joseph Nicholson, & Ephrim Elliott. Sept 7, 1777. Test’ Jacob Perry, Cornelius Ratliff. No. 20. Joshua Long of Perq, for £75 pd by Thomas Long, of afsd—sold 100a on North side of Indian Creek, “just above Pratt’s Mill.” Jan 10, 1777. Test’ Benjamin Harvey Jr. No. 21. Elizabeth Barclift of Perq, for “love I bear my son-in-law Francis Foster, & my dau Rachel his wife,” of afsd—do give one half of a tract of land, which was given me by my father Thomas Holloway, Aug 26, 1739, 50a, adj Noah Barclift. Feb 25,1777. Test’ George Whidbee, Joseph Bateman. No. 22. George Whedbee of Perq, for £5-s10 pd by Joseph Turner Jr, of same, sold 514a on north Side of “branches of Deep Creek.” April 26, 1777. Test’ Thomas Roberson, Samuel Barclift. No. 23. George Whedbee, for £12-s15 pd by Samuel Barclift Jr, of Perq— sold 4a in sd County. April 26, 1777. Test?’ Thomas Roberson, Joseph Turner Jr. No. 24, Nathaniel Martin, Doctor; of Pera, for £100 pd by Francis Newby, of afsd sold lot (14a) in the Town of Hertford, (No 21) with common ground, adj the River, being houses & lot which I bought of Col Benjamin Harvey, Dec 30, 1774, & a lot 14a, purchased of William Newbold (in sd Town No 4) between Water St, & the River. July 21, 1777. Test’ William Hancock, Jonathan Phelps. No. 25. Benjamin Bateman of Perg, planter—for £95 pd by Noah Barclift, sold 95a on No Est Side of Perq River, & “head of Beaver Dam.” Nov 29, 1776. Benjamin & Mary Bateman. Test’ Thomas Robinson, Jacob Kinion. No. 26. Oct 7, 1777. Thomas Burket, & Mary his wife, & Elizabeth Butler, of Chowan Co, for £32-s10 pd by Richard Hatfield, of Perq, sold 50a on Castletons Creek, in Perq Co, adj John Murdaugh, & John Harmon. Test’ John Stafford, Kinchen Gilliam, William Clemons. No. 27. Roland Robinson of Perq, planter—for £150 pd by William Lane, of Pasq Co, (Silver Smith) sold 145a on South west Side of Little River, adj Thomas Robinson & the Swamp. Jan 25, 1776. Test’ Thomas Overman, James Newby. No. 28. Jan 12, 1778. William Clemons of Pera, for £145 pd by William Barber, of afsd—sold lot in Hertford (No 2). Abigail Clemons, surrenders her dower right in sd lot. Test’ John Stafford, Ben. Phelps. No. 29. John Bateman, & Miriam his wife, for £180 pd by Joseph Perishoe, planter—sold 100a, adj William Robins, & the road that “leads to Beaver Cove RECORDS OF DEEDS 247 Creek, which was formerly the land of Joseph Perishoe Sr, dec’d, & was given to his dau Miriam in his will.’ Oct 7, 1776. Test’ George Whedbee, William Robins, Joseph Clayton. No. 30. Jonathan Bateman of Perg, & Mary his wife, & Francis Penrice, & Clarke his wife of same—for £40 pd by Joseph Perishoe Jr, of same—sold 100a, one third of land, formerly belonging to William Tomlin dec’d, (who died intestate) adj Benjamin Sutton, & Elizabeth Albertson. Sept 29, 1777. Test’ J. Whedbee, George Whedbee, Isaac Layden. No. 31. Francis Penrice, & Clarke his wife, & Jesse Burnham, & Milicent his wife, for £75 pd by Joseph Perishoe Jr, all of Perq—sold 100a, two thirds of land, formerly belonging to William Tomblin of afsd, (who died intestate) adj Benjamin Sutton, Joseph Perishoe, & Elihu Albertson. Aug 12, 1777. Test’ Thomas Robinson, George Sutton. No. 32. Zachariah Lilly, & Jane his wife of Perq, planter—for £50 pd by Luke Stallings, of afsd—sold 50a on North East Side of Perq River, “whereon sd Lilly now Dwells, called Hickory Ridge” part of land purchased by Thomas Rountree Dec’d, of Joseph Jesup, & left by sd Rountree, in his will to Jacob Spivey. Jan 13, 1779. Test’ Ezekiel Hollowell, William Lilly, Reuben Stallings. No. 33. Elias Stallings, & Zachariah Stallings, for £5 pd by Luke Stallings, of Perq Co, sold 50a “in the desert,” on Juniper Run. Test’ Reuben Stallings, Hugh Griffin, Job Stallings. No. 34. Charles Rountree, of Chowan Co, for £30 pd by Luke Stallings, of Perq, sold 230a, adj Thos. Hobbs, & Simon Stallings. Jan —, 1778. Test’ Elias Stallings, Jesse Stallings, Amos Hobs. No. 35. Sept 4, 1777. Benjamin Arnold, & Sarah his wife, of Dobbs Co, N. C. for £140 pd by Job Parker, sold 100&%a in Perq Co. Test’ Josiah Elliott, Abraham Elliott, Jonathan Pearson. No. 36. Jan 4, 1778. John Hollowell of Perg, for £100 pd by Josiah Roger- son, of same—sold 100a between sd Hollowell, & Israel Perry, formerly line of William Kitchen, called “burnt ground,” pt of a pat’ to sd Kitchen, 1719, by him “in his will, given to Christopher Jackson, late of Nanzymond Co Va,” & by sd Jackson sold to sd Hollowell. Test’ Caleb Winslow, William Hollowell, Thomas Twine. ’ No. 37. Thomas Nicholson Sr, of Pera, planter—for s30 pd by Jesse Perry, of same planter—sold 4a Swamp, adj Thos Boswell, “through Gum Swamp.” Jan 1, 1777. Test’ Spencer Williams, Caroline Nicholson, Elphel Scot. No. 38. Josiah Granbery, of Chowan Co, for £75 pd by Joseph Hurdle, of Perg, sold 80a, adj Henry Hill, & Moses Boyce, Thomas Docton, & Thomas Davis, to the desert, in Perq Co. Reg May 5, 1780. Test’ Thomas Hurdle, Simon Stallings. No. 40. Samuel Bagley of Pera, for “love I bear my son William, do give 150a on South-side of Josiah Rogersons land,” formerly property of Benjamin Wilson, adj Joseph Hurdle, called “Brinns Domain pocosin.” Oct 25, 1777. Test’ Chloe Reddick, Abraham Reddick, Thomas Hurdle. 3 No. 41. William Newbould, & Grizzell his wife, of Perq, for £600 pd by William Newbould Jr, of afsd—conveyed 3 lots in Hertford, (No. 110-111-129) “with dwelling house, & other Houses appertaining.” Aug 26, 1778. Test’ Benj Harvey Jr. 7a TE Leena, Da a i iia eaan cow _ . 248 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 42. William Skinner of Pergq, for £130 pd by James Skinner, of afsd— sold 180a near Yeopim Creek adj lands of John Barrow, John Skinner, & Richard Skinner. Mar 28, 1778. Test’ Elizabeth Cotton, Ruth Davis. No 48. Robert Bogue of Pera, for £45 pd by Ralf (Ralph) Fletcher, of afsd— sold 45a “near the head of Newby’s Mill pond,” in a place called the “Bee- pond” to a gum in “plum tree pond” up the middle of Bee pond. Feb 6, 1776. Test’ Jacob Wyate, Josiah Perishoe. No. 44. April 21, 1778. Reuben Long, & Penninah his wife, for £50 pd by William Arkill, all of Perg, sold 50a, near the head of Yeopim Creek, adj Benjamin Scarbrough, & Joshua Long, to the main road. Test’ Thomas Har- mon, Simeon Long. No. 45. July 4, 1778. William Scarbrough, of Pasq Co, Merchant—& Lucy his wife, for £500 pd by Richard Haughton, of Chowan Co, sold 310a, on Perq River, adj Thos Garrett, John Goodwin, & Joseph Burkett. Test’ Edmond Standin, Samuel Latamere. No. 46. July 4, 1778. William Scarbrough, of Camden Co, for £75 pd by Richard Haughton, of Chowan, sold a “small piece of land in Perg,” adj Stephen Harmon, sd land bought by Mac Scarbrough, of John Harmon. Test’ Edward Standin, Samuel Latimere. No, 4c John Creecy of Chowan, for £225 pd by Issacher Branch, of Pera, sold 107a on north Side of Yeopim River Swamp, adj Delight Nixon, Thomas McKnight & Charles Copeland, formerly belonging to Benjamin Simpson. Oct 20, 1778. Test’ Joshua Skinner, Edward Hall Jr. *No. 48. Mar 19, 1778. John Stephenson of Perq, for s45, pd by William Newbould, of afsd—sold 1 Lott 1a, in the Town of Hertford (No 112) “upon Church, & Grub St.” Test’ Tho. Reed, J. Wyatt. No. 49. July 4, 1778. William Scarbrough, of Camden Co, for £50 pd by Valentine Arps, of Perqg, sold 30a on East Side of Lakers Creek, adj “Skinners Bridge” near the mouth of Beaver Dam, where sd Arps lives. Test’ Edward Standin, Samuel Latimere. No. 50. William Baker of Perq, for £50 pd by Benjamin Saunders, of afsd— sold 50a pt of land given by Abraham Saunders, to Judith Boyce, & by sd Judith, & Moses Elliott, her then husband, conveyed to Moses Barber, adj land pat’ by sd Abraham, in 1749. Seal Jan 19,1778. Test’ John Stafford. No. 51. April 21, 1778. Reuben Long, & Penninah his wife, of Pera, for £50 pd by Jonathan Skinner, of afsd—sold land near the head of Yeopim Creek, adj sd Skinner, & William Arrington. No. 52. John Henby Jr, & Hannah his wife, for £700 pd by William Robins, of Pasq Co, (planter) sold 200a on Suttons Creek, where sd “Henby’s Mill pond Issues out of Creek Swamp,” adj Gabriel Cosand. Dec 29, 1777. Test’ George Whedbee, Joseph Perrishoe Jr. No. 53. Feb 28, 1778. William Scarbrough, of Pasq Co, for £51 pd by William Arrington, of Pera, sold 51a, adj sd Arrington, which was grt to Mc- Rora Scarbrough, Nov 26, 1744, & bequeathed by him to his son McRora, who sold same to William Scarbrough. Test’ Richard Arrinton, Robert McMorene. No. 54. Sept —, 1777. William Reed of Perq, Att’ for John Hatch, of Onslow Co for £40 pd by Benj Bateman, of Perqg, sold 132a on East Side of *(About where the old Baptist parsonage now stands.) RECORDS OF DEEDS 249 Perq River, adj sd Bateman, & Perishoe. Test’ Tulle Williams, Hugh Stev- enson. No. 55. Sept 16, 1779. Hatten Williams, of Chowan Co (Ship-builder) for £1500 pd by John Foster, of Perg, planter—sold 80a on East Side of Perq River, called “Beaver Cove land.” Test’ Henry Champion, Sarah Knight. No. 56. Benjamin Smith of Perg, for s40 pd by John White, sold to sd White, William Arrinton, William Jones, William White, Thomas Jones, & William Skinner, land in sd County “whereon a new School House now stands,” opposite sd Benjamin Smith, on the main road. July 20, 1778 (Trustees). Test’ Wm. Standin, John Goodwin. No. 57. John Saunders Jr, & Mary his wife, for £140 pd by Caleb Burnham (all of Perq) sold 83a on Muddy Creek, adj Noah Barclift. Feb 9, 1778. Test’ Noah Barclift, John Holloway. *No. 58. Oct 1, 1776. Francis, & Benjamin Albertson, of Perq, for £7 s8 pd by sd Benjamin Albertson, sold 114a, on west side of Suttons Creek Swamp, “to the road, & the Meeting house land,” adj William & Francis Albertson. Test’ Simon Boswell, Joseph Jones. No. 59. April 23, 1777. John Gibson of Perg, planter—for £350 pd by Joseph Jones, of afsd—sold 200a on South-west side of Little River, called “Grassy point, formerly belonging to James Gibson, & by my father sd James, left to me in his will.” Test’ Chris Bromadge, Barclift Jones. No. 60. Oct 25, 1776. Margaret Clayton of Perq, for £90 pd by Richard Clayton of afsd—sold 30a ‘“whereon sd Richard now lives, 14 of land Given by Mr Samuel Swann dec’d, to his dau Mary Clayton, wife of sd Richard, in his will,” Jan 8, 1753. Test’ James Moore, John Clayton. No. 61. April 12, 1779. William Arkill, & Hannah his wife, for £80 pd by Richard Cale, sold 140a on North Side of Yeopim River, whereon William Standin dec’d lived, at the mouth of a small Creek, issuing out of sd River. Test’ Benjamin Scarbrough, J. Skinner, Joshua Bagley. No. 62. Jeremiah Maudlin of Perq, planter—for £250 pd by Joseph Jones Sr, of same, planter—sold 150a on So west Side of Little River, a South west side of “Shitten Gut.” Jeremiah, & Sarah Maudlin. Test’ Zebulon Snoden, Thomas Sutton. No. 63. Feb 9, 1789. Richard Cale of Perg, for £75 pd by Benjamin Harvey Jr, sold 50a in Ballahack, adj Jonathan Sherards, & a place called “the Island.” Test’ John Creecy. No. 64. July 15,1778. Robert Bogue of Perq, for £150 pd by Francis Newby, of afsd—sold 100a near Sutton Creek, “formerly land of William Bogue, father of sd Robert, “adj John, & Gosby Toms, & Richard Whedbee. Test’ Kezia Nixon, Milicent Newby. No. 65. Abner Hollowell of Perg, for £200 pd by Hugh Griffin, of afsd, sold 130a, on Juniper Swamp, N. E. Side. March 16, 1776. Test’ Will. King, Ben’n. Perry Jr, Job Stallings. No. 66. Sept 16, 1778. Christopher Collins, & Elizabeth His wife, of Perg, for £150 pd by Zebulon Calleway, of same—sold 100a, adj Joseph Creecy, pt of a tract pat’ by Wm Long dec’d, April 1, 1723. Test’ Simeon Long, John Wilson. *Suttons Ceek Mo Meeting, about where Newbolds school house now stands. RGR gE GE EA OLE ETE ALLL TLRS ATED ——— — 250 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 67. Ephrim Elliott of Perg, planter—for “love I bear my son Caleb,” do give 85a, adj Pearson, & Newby. Test’ Caleb Winslow, Exum Newby, Josiah White. No. 68. Benjamin Harvey Jr, & Thomas Harvey of Pera, for 40 barrels of good corn, pd by John Lonsford of above, sold 70a on Skinners Creek, adj Robert Decrow, & Eleazer Creecy. Oct 12,1779. Test’ Wm Barber. No. 69. Thomas Weeks Jr, of Perg, planter—for £320 pd by Joseph Raper, of Pasq Co, sold 50a on South west side of Little River. Feb 4, 1779. Test’ Thomas Weeks, Benj’n. Weeks, Mary Weeks. No. 70, Elizabeth Branch of Perg, for £100 pd by Thomas Harmon, of afsd—sold 49a—14 of 148a, given by deed, from Delight Nixon, to Sarah Har- mon, Elizabeth Blanchard, & Orpha Rogers, (in the fork of Mill Swamp) called “McKnight’s Mill.” Jan 8, 1779. Test’ Delight Nixon, Charles Cope- land, Orpha Rogers. No. 71. Dec 14, 1778. Thomas Wilson of Pera, for £500 pd by Robert Decrow, of afsd—sold 50a “Northward from Skinners Bridge, to Rackoon Swamp,” & from thence to Castletons Creek Swamp, pt of a pat’ to Richard Skinner, Nov 22, 1714. Seal Dec 14, 1778. Test’ Reuben Wilson, John Good- win, Samuel Williams. No. 72. Elizabeth Person of Pera, for “love I bear my two children, Joseph, & Eleazer Person, do give after my decease, my whole living, & if either should die, the other shall possess the whole estate.’ April 7, 1779. Test’ Benjamin Elliott, Caleb Elliott. No. 73. John Turner of Perq, planter—for an “exchange of land on the South Side of Shitten Gut, do exonerate William Knowles,” & convey to him 9214a on South side of sd Gut, adj John Stanton, & Joshua Toms. Sept, 7,1777. Test?’ ———__—_—___. No. 74. Williams Knowles of Perg, Carpenter—for an “exchange of a plan’ on South side of Shitten Gut, with John Turner of afsd”—do ack’ myself contented, & do discharge sd Turner,” assigned 50a of land on South side of sd Gutt, adj John Stanton, & William Colson. Sept 2, 1777. Test’ Moses Jackson, John Abdul. *No. 75. State of N. C. In con’ of 50s for every hundred a, do grt unto William Arkill 50a in Perg, adj William Arrenton. Mar 25, 1780. Richard Caswell Esq Gov, at Kingston. Test’ John Franch Pro’ Sec. Reg in Pera, by Jos. Skinner. No. 76. S of N. C. for 50s pd by Richard Arrenton, do grt 150a in Perq, adj William Jones, & John White. (Same as above.) March 25, 1780. No. 77. S of N.C. for 50s pd by William Skinner, do grt 250a, adj Richard Arrenton, “in Gallberry pocosin.” (Same as above) March 25, 1780. No. 78. S of N. C. for 50s pd by Richard Arrenton, do grt 171a, in Pera, adj Jonathan Skinner, & Wm Arrenton. Mar 25, 1780. (Same as above.) No. 79. April 5, 1780. John Stephenson, & Elizabeth his wife, of Pera, for £120 pd by Tullie Williams, of same—sold 180a on Southwest Side of Little River, “with all buildings standing.” Test’ Asa Barclift, Richard Williams. M. G. Skinner Clk. *These grants were probably bounty land, for Rev services.) ° » ss PE SLR i a A ae LT Ae! ae RL TE aE RECORDS OF DEEDS 251 No. 80. Oct 11, 1779. Benjamin Harvey of Pergq, for £150 pd by Joseph Elliott, of same, sold 50a in Ballahack, adj Jonathan Sherards, over against a place called “the Island.” Test’ William Harvey, T. Harvey. No. 81. William Arkill of Perq, for £5 pd by Ezekiel Arrenton, of same— sold 50a on sd Arrenton’s line. Oct 10, 1780. Test’ John Goodwin, Isachar Branch. No. 82. John Robinson of Perqg, blacksmith—for ‘love I bear my sons: Thomas, & Ephrim, assigns all interest in a negro woman, named Peg, which would have been the property of my former wife Keziah, after the death of her mother Sarah Elliott, when the youngest child shall be 21 years of age.” Nov 29, 1778. Test’ John Skinner, Exum Elliott. No. 83. Oct 7, 1780. Richard Arrenton of Pera, for £10 pd by William Arrenton, of same—sold 121a adj Jonathan Skinner. Test’ Benjamin Smith, Thomas Creecy. No. 84. Jan 8, 1780. Charles Copeland, & wife Elusia, of Perq, for £1680 pd by Delight Nixon, of same—sold 180a on the head of Yeopim River, adj Francis Brown & sd Nixon. Test’ Issachar Branch, Jonathan Skinner. No. 85. Oct 6, 1779. Miles Harvey, & Mary his wife of Perq, for £250 pd by Thomas Harvey, of same—sold 200a on So Side of Perq River, formerly belonging to Garret, who sold sd land to “our father John Harvey, who in his will gave sd land to sd Miles Harvey,” adj Thomas & William White, & James Skinner. Test’ No. 86. June 20, 1780. Benjamin Bateman of Perg, planter—for £2000 pd by Charle Blount, sold 63a on No West Side of Perq River, adj Demson Barclift, & John Anderson. Test’ Tully Williams, John Clayton. No. 87. June 3, 1780. Noah Barclift of Perq, Planter—for £250 pd by Charles Blount, of afsd—sold 100a on Batemans Creek, to the mouth of Prows Creek, & a branch called “High Root” & Rapers corner. Test’ Tully Williams, John Clayton. No. 88. John Wingate of Chatham Co, N. C. for £75 pd by Samuel Williams, of Perg, sold 100a on north east side of Ballahack Swamp, adj Goodwin, “formerly the land of Zachary Chancey.” Nov 8, 1779. Test’ Edward Wingate, Demsey Elliott, Jno. Goodwin. No. 89. May 12,1779. Richard Haughton, of Chowan, for £75 pd by Stephen Harmon, of Perq, sold a “small piece of land in Perq,” adj sd Stephen, on Beaver Cove. Test’ J. Wyeatt, Fred. Norcom, Thos. Robinson. No. 90. William Bagley of Pera, for £325 pd by Josiah Rogerson, of afsd— sold 150a on No Side of Samuel Bagleys land, adj Joseph Hurdle, formerly Richard Harrels’s, called “Brinns domain pocosin.” Reg July Court, 1779. Test’ Thomas Hurdle, Daniel Stallings, Judah Hurdle. No. 91. Mar 24,1780. Thomas Small of Perq, for £80 pd by Charles Moore Sr,—sold lot in Hertford, No. 83. Test’ John B. Beasley, W. Newbold. No. 92. Sept 14, 1776. Jonathan Skinner of Perq, for £55 pd by William Arkill, of same—sold 50a on the head of Yeopim Creek, adj William Stepney. Test’ John Creecy, Thomas Harmon. No. 98. Mar 27, 1780. Henderson Luten, & Sarah his wife, of Chowan Co for £10,000 pd by Abel Miller, (Shipwright), sold 315a, in Perg, on North West side of Albemarle Sound, adj Joshua Wyatt, & along Sound Side, to a branch that divides sd land, from John Lowthers, to Franks Creek Swamp, TONER si RETR Re cr rs . Surae 52h at a pe Se ei cen a de ee Ee ai i er ES SO CTE 252 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY down sd Creek to Joshua Skinner’s, binding on his land, so as to leave him 100a, at a place called “Suttons.” Test’ Malachi Miller, Mary Freshwater. No. 94. Mar 23, 1779. David Taylor of Pera, for £180 pd by Zachariah Webb, of Chowan Co, sold 50a “near Yeopim River,” formerly owned by Andrew Collins, & sold by him to William Arkill, & by sd Arkill to sd Taylor. Test’ Zachariah Webb, Jr, Robert Bonosen. No. 95. Benjamin Wilson of Perq for “love I bear my son Zachariah, of same—do give one negro woman named Jane, a boy named Thomson, & a girl named Ferebee. 1 bed & furniture, 3 head of cattle, & other housefold stuff.” 1, 8mo 1769. Test’ Jacob Wilson, Isaac Elliott. No. 96. Benjamin Wilson, for “love I bear my gr-son Joseph Anderson, of Perq do give a negro girl named Dinah, now in the hands of Zachariah Wilson.” 30, 8mo 1776. Test’ William Albertson, Chalkey Albertson. No. 97. State of N. C. for s50 for every 100a, pd by Stephen Harmon, of Perq do grt 43a in sd County, adj William Standin, Levi Creecy, & Richard Cale. Richard Caswell Esq, Gov, Comd-in-chief, at Kingston, Mar 25, 1780. Josh Skinner Reg. Test’ Jno. Franch Pro Sec. No. 98. John Weeks of Perq, planter—for £2000 pd by Benjamin Weeks, of same—sold 55a on South west side of Little River, adj Joseph Raper, % of land which Thomas Weeks bought of Jonathan Sharbo, Jan 12, 1756. Seal April 20, 1780. Test’ Benjamin Roberts, Joseph Raper. No. 99. Isaac Sitterson of Perg, for £95 pd by Jesse Chapel, of same—sold 55a adj William Townsend. Nov 6,1770. Test’? Humphrey Symons, Hezekiah Rogerson. " No. 100. Hercules Saint of Perg, carpenter—for £60 pd by William Pearson, of same—sold 70a on North East Side of Perq River, “pat by Richard Cheaston Sr 1694; who sold 50a to William Bogue, Oct 14, 1768, & was left by sd Bogue in his will to his Dau Miriam, now wife of Gideon Bundy, who sold sd land to me, 20a of same sold to my father, Daniel Saint (by Aaron Wood), Jan 20, 1754, & by him left to me.” 10,6mo1777. Test’ Robert Cale, Peter Pearson. No. 101. State of N. C. for s50 pd by Benjamin Scarborough, do grt 100a, in Perg, adj John Evans, & William Jones. Richard Caswell Gov, Comd-in- chief, at Kinston Mar 25, 1780. Josh Skinner Reg. No. 102. John Overman of Perg, planter—for £175 pd by Richard Sanders, of same—planter, sold 75a on Eastmost branch of Suttons Creek, adj Nixon, Charles, & Cosand. 3,8mo1777. Test’ Thomas Robinson, John Henby Jr. No. 108. Elijah Griffin of Perq, for “love I bear my Brother’s Josiah, & Jesse,” of afsd—do assign 50a called “Hickory Neck” adj sd Josiah. Oct 18, 1777. Test’ Thos Newby, Exum Newby. No. 104. State of N.C. for s50 per 100a, pd by John Donaldson, do grt 217%a, in Perg, near Yeopim River, adj Joseph Creecy, & Simeon Long, “on South side of Beaver Cove,” to line of Samuel Penrice. Mar 25, 1780 at Kinston. Richard Caswell Gov, & Comd-in-chief. No. 105. S. of N. C. for s50 pd by Miles Gale Skinner, do grt 160a, in Pera, adj Jonathan Skinner, Richard Arrenton, & John Jones. (Test’ same as above.) No. 106. Joseph Boswell of Perq, for an “exchange, with Spencer Williams” of Pasq Co, & for £16 boot, pd to me by sd Williams, conveyed 100a, on South West Side of Little River Swamp, adj Solomon Roberts, George Boswell, & William Hollowell. Jan 25,1780. Test’ William Hollowell, Soloman Roberts. OR aR ea i PRES ED A ERGOT 8 TTT TONE INE ERNIE ESL RS SR RECORDS OF DEEDS 253 No. 107. State of N. C. for s50, per each 100a, pd by Joseph Perry, do grt 39114a in Perg, on the end of a neck of land, known by the name of “long point.” Richard Caswell Esq Gov, at Kingston—Mar 25, 1780. Jos. Skinner Reg of Perg. Test’ John Franch Pro’ Sec. No. 108. S. of N. C. for s50, per 100a, pd by Phillip Perry, do grt 50a in Pergq, on South Side of Perq River, adj his own corner, called “Phillips Ridge.” (Test’ same as above.) No. 109. S. of N. C. for s50, per 100a, pd by Jacob Riddick, do grt 70a in Perg, on “west Side of the main desert,” near the head of Perq River, adj Phillip Perry, Moses Rountree, to ‘““Throughfare Ridge.” (Test’ same as above.) No. 110. S. of N. C. for s50, pd by Simon Stallings, do grt 640a, in Perq on the head of Perq River, adj Robert Riddick. Mar 24, 1780. (Test’ same as above.) No. 111. S. of N. C. for s50, per 100a, pd by Thomas Hollowell, do grt land at the head of Perq River, adj Elias Stallings, & Ezekiel Hollowell. Mar 25, 1780. (Test? same as above.) No. 112. Feb 19,1778. Rachel Price of Perq, for £25, pd by Elizabeth Price, of Nancymond Co, Vir, “have made over unto my sister, all my right to land in Perg, (100a) whereon our Father William Price lived, & bequeathed to his two Daus, as named.” Test’ Sturgess Ederngame, William Lilly Jr, William Lilly Sr. No. 113. Feb 21, 1776. Samuel Green Jr, of Perq, for £65 pd by Moses Briggs, of Chowan Co, sold land in Perg on northwest” Side of the main desert,” pt of tract grt to Richard Peirce dec’d, & by him willed to his son John, who sold sd land to Aaron Meazele, who sold it to sd Green, adj Miles Riddick. Test’ Jesse Eason, Alexander Eason, James Jones. No. 114. Jacob Eason of Pergq, for £170, pd by Abraham Sumner, of same— sold 260a, adj Thomas Docton, & Jacob Docton. July Court, 1777. Test’ Joseph Riddick, Thomas Hurdle. No. 115. Nov 7, 1780. John Donaldson of Perq, for £200, pd by John Creecy, of afsd—sold 11714a, adj Zebulon Callaway, & Simeon Long. Test’ Stephen Harmon, Jonathan Skinner. No. 116. Joseph Riddick of Chowan, for £55 pd by Samuel Williams, of Perq—sold 125a, on South West side of Ballahack Swamp, adj a pat’ grt unto Zachariah Chancey, Mar 6, 1740, commonly called “Great Branch,” adj William Townsend, being part of land formerly William Moore's, & by him sold to William Wilson. Dec 17, 1776. Test’ Josiah White, Richard Goodwin. No. 117. Richard Haughton, & Jemimah his wife, of Chowan Co, for £140, pd by John Creecy, of afsd—sold 107a, on North Side of the head of Yeopim River Swamp, in Perq Co, formerly Benjamin Simpson’s, adj Delight Nixon, & Charles Copeland. Sept 16, 1777. Test’ George Bains, William Forbes. No. 118. John Harvey of Pera, for “love I bear my dau Anna do give, 7 negroes, a case of walnut drawers, my bed-stead, 6 Silver table spoons, 6 do tea spoons, 12 Silver handled knives, & forks, reserving my life right in sd negroes, & sd articles.” Jan 1, 1777. Test’ Thomas Harvey, A. Harvey. No. 119. Jan 8, 1781. John Creecy of Pera, for “235 bushels of Wheat now pd,” by Thomas Harvey, of afsd—sold 1001%a, between Minzes, & Yeopim Creeks, adj Zebulon Calloway, & Simeon Long. Test’ Joshua Skinner, Kinchia Gilliam. | Se ————— SRN 254 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 120. William Skinner of Perq, for £26 pd by Benjamin Saunders, of same, sold 250a, adj John Jones, William Arrington, & Joshua Jones, which was grt to sd Skinner, Mar 25, 1780. Seal Mar 24,1781. Test’ Joshua Jones. No. 121. Mar 1, 1779. Hatten Williams, & Ann his wife, of Chowan Co, for £80 pd by Frederick Luten, of Bertie Co—sold 200a, on north side of Yeopim River, a grt to John Faulkner, Dec 6, 1770, & sd Williams purchased of John Wilkins, & Timothy Trulove. Test’ Elizabeth Williams, William Wilkins. No. 122. Mar 30,1776. Jarvis Forehand, of Pasq Co, for £10 pd by Simon Stallings, of Chowan—sold 50a, in Perg, known by name of “Grape tree Ridge” pt of a pat’ to Luke Hollowell, Aug 4, 1723, & by him sold to Joseph Jessop, who sold sd land to Thomas Rountree, & sd Rountree “bequeathed it to his son Charles, who in like manner bequeathed it to his son Charles.” Test’ Wm. Guinn, Job. Lilly, Elizabeth Stallings. No. 123. William Skinner of Perg, for £100, pd by William Long, of same— sold 250a, adj sd Long, Ezekiel Arrington, William Arrington, William Skin- ner, & Joshua Long, “on Horse-pen branch.” Jan 1, 1781. Test’ Ben Phelps, Wm Barber. ‘ No. 124. Ann Williams, of Chowan Co, Extrix of Hatten Williams Dec’, for £3533 s10 pd by Richard Pratt, of Perq, (Bricklayer)—sold 156a, on North Side of Yeopim & Indian Creeks. Jan 8, 1781. Test’ Reuben Long, Isacher Branch. No. 125. Mar 1, 1781. Asbury Sutton of Perg, for £2000, pd by William Humphries, of afsd—sold 8a on “South west Side of the new road,” adj John Reed, & Thomas Stephenson, orphan of Thomas dec’d. Test’ John Reed, Hugh Stevenson. No. 126. Nov 9, 1780. John Harmon of Pera, for £75 pd by William Jones, of afsd sold 100a “whereon I now dwell.” Test’ Benj’a, Saunders, Joseph Barrow. No. 127. Aug5,1779. John Turner of Pera, planter—for £200 pd by Joseph Sitterson, of afsd—sold 50a on South west Side of Little River, pt of a tract grt to Richard Whedbee, Sept 27, 1719. Test’ Isaac Layden, Zebulon Snoden. No. 128. Feb 28,1781. Richard Haugton, for £130 pd by Frederick Halsey, both of Perqg, sold 288a, at the mouth of Yates Creek, issuing out of Perq River, adj Benjamin Harvey. Test’ Fred. Norcom, Samuel Halsey. No. 129. July 1, 1775. Andrew Collins, of Perg, & Ann his wife, for £125 pd by William Arkill, of afsd—sold 190a on North Side of Yeopim River, pt of land formerly William Standin’s. Test’ John Norcom, Miriam Norcom, Moses Wilson. No. 130. John Henley, & Mourning his wife, of Pasq Co, for £165 pd by Edward Wingate, of Perq—sold 349a “on the River Side.” April 15, 1780. Test’ Ephrim Wingate, Humphrey Parke. No. 131. Jan 14, 1778. Edmond Blount of Pera, for £240 pd by Joseph Barclift, of afsd—sold 87a on a branch of Muddy Creek, adj Charles Blount, & William Layden, which sd Edmond bought of Benjamin Whedbee, & Tulle Williams. Test’ Tully Williams, Wilson Weeks. No. 132. John Twine of Perg, husbandman—for “love I bear my son Thomas of same—do give plan’ whereon Martha Asbell, formerly dwelt, on north side of Perq River, adj Joseph Perry, & his own new entry, 50a on the side of the desert.” Jan 8, 1780. Test’ John Hollowill, Henry Hollowell. - RECORDS OF DEEDS 255 No. 133. Jan. 12, 1780. William Clemons, Joiner—of Perq, for £200, pd by William Townsend, & Humphrey Park, planters—sold the “Common ground in Hertford (No 2) which was bought of the Directors of sd Town,” Jan 22, 1774. Test’ Ben. Phelps, Samuel Harrell. No. 134. Francis Foster of Perg, planter-—for an “exchange of 150a, with Frederick Foster” of same, planter—sold parcel of land, 135%4a, on a branch of “Beaver Dam Swamp,” on No Est Side of Perq River. Francis Foster, Rachel Foster. Test’ Thos Robinson, Joseph Bateman. No, 185. Caleb Burnham of Perg, for £950, pd by John Stanton, of same— sold 33a on one of the branches of Muddy Creek, running to the middle of “High Root Beach branch.” June 16, 1780. Test’ John Stanton, Seth Cox. No. 136. July 13, 1779. Ambrose Knox, of Pasq Co, Merchant—for £100, pd by Thomas Mullen, of Pera, sold 76a on the head of Deep Creek, in Perq Co, adj Dempsey Turner, Abraham Mullen, John Turner, & Elisha Albertson's line. Test’? Jonathan Skinner, George Whedbee. No. 137. Demsey Turner of Perq, planter—for £120 pd by Thomas Mullen, of same—planter, sold 15a on So Wst side of Little River, “in the fork of Deep Creek.” Feb 9, 1779. Test’ Thomas Robinson, Benjamin Turner. No. 138. Asa Arnold of Perg, planter—for £114, pd by Thos Sutton, of same, planter—sold 114a on So Wst Side of Little River, “to the Westward of the Table of pines a line mentioned in the will of my dec’d father, William Arnold.” Dec 20, 1776. Test’ Thos. Robinson, Tully Williams. No. 139. Asa Arnold, & Susannah his wife, for £32-s3-p9 pd by Thomas Sutton, sold 265a on So West Side of Little River, & Shitten Gut, adj John Nichols, Lawrence Arnold, & Perrishoe. Dec 5, 1777. Test’ Thos. Robinson, Wm. Arnold. No. 140. Benjamin Bateman of Perg, planter—for £11-s10 pd by Joseph Bateman, of same, planter—sold 5%a on No Hast Side of Perq River, adj Joseph Bateman. Jan 18, 1778. Test’ Francis Foster, Thomas Holloway. No. 141. Jan 12, 1780. Henry Ross, mariner—for £1016 pd by Wm Town- send, & Humphrey Parke of Pergq, sold lot (No 2), in the Town of Hertford. Test’ Robert Riddick, William Barber, Samuel Harrell. No. 142. Joseph Mayo of Pera, for “love I bear my son Joseph of afsd— do give tract of land whereon he now lives,” on Deep branch. Oct 30, 1776. Joseph, & Mary Mayo. Test’ Duke Bogue, Josiah Jordan Jr. No. 143. Dec 14, 1780. Joshua Bagley, & Mary his wife, of Perg, for £112 pd by Job Miller, of afsd, sold 100a on the “Swamp which issues out of the head of Yeopim Creek,” adj Thomas Long, half mile up sd Swamp, near. “Gallberry Desert,” pt of land pat’ by Peter Jones, Mar 20, 1710. Test’ Ben- jamin Scarbrough, John Creecy, Ezekiel Arrington. No. 144. Benjamin Morgan of Pera, for £250 pd by William Hollowell, of same—sold 122a on So Wst Side of Little River, adj Isaac Boswell, & James Davis. Jan 15, 1778. Test’ Jesse Perry, Seth Morgan, John Hollowell. No. 145. Robert Harmon of Pera, for £100 pd by Stephen Harmon, of same— sold 50a on Yeopim Creek, adj John Wyatt, William Standin, & land given sd Robert, by “Caleb Harmon in his will.” Feb 19, 1781. Test’ W. Skinner. No. 146. Francis Foster of Perq, planter—for £200 pd by Noah Barclift, of afsd—sold 50a, adj land whereon sd Barclift now lives, “being Land whereon my mother-in-law Elizabeth Barclift now lives, & was given to me by sd Elizabeth.” Feb 7,1777. Seal June 5,1780. Test’ John Gibson, Caleb Burnham. TORE RCIA MIG ei etn OES SIR 256 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 147. Bettie Wilson of Perq, for “love I bear my son Elisha Munden of afsd—do give 30a, on So Wst Side of Little River, near the mouth of Fork Swamp.” 21-3mo 1781. Test’ Jesse Perry, James Davis. No. 148. Richard Pratt of Perg, for £100 pd by James Mullen, of afsd, Farmer—sold 100a on Wst Side of Indian Creek, adj Joshua Long. July 21, 1780. Test’ William Mullen, Thomas Long. No. 149. June 27, 1777. Foster Thoms Jr, & Mary his wife, Exors of the will of Malachi Jones, late of Pera, for £200 pd by Edmond Blount, of same— sold 305a, on North East Side of Perq River, & South East side of Suttons Creek, at the mouth of sd Creek, to the “Southward of New Landing,” land sold Malachi Jones, by Joseph Sutton Jr, Jan 14, 1772.” Test’ Joshua Toms, Caleb Toms. No. 150. Frederick Foster, of Perq, planter—for £300 pd by Francis Foster, of same, planter—sold 135a on No East Side of Perq River, near Suttons Creek, adj Richard Whedbee, sd land “conveyed to me by gift, from my father William Foster.” Oct 8, 1779. Test’ Thomas Robertson, Joseph Bateman. No. 151. Joseph Bateman of Perq, planter—for £65-s3 pd by Francis Foster, of same, sold 30a on North East Side of Pera River, & Muddy Creek road. Jan 17,1778. Test’ Benj’a. Bateman, Thomas Holloway. No. 152. Simeon Boswell of Perq, planter—for £16-s17-p6 pd by John Charles, of same, planter—sold 1314a on the “branches of Suttons Creek, & No East Side of Long Branch,” adj sd Charles. Jan 7, 1777. Test’ John Henby, Joseph Jones. No. 153. Foster Toms of Pera, planter—for “4 part of cost of patenting land, & marking same, by Samuel Charles Dec’d, & Aaron Albertson, Ex of Wm Albertson Dec’d, in behalf of John Charles Jr, (a minor) all of afsd— conveyed to sd Aaron, in trust for sd Charles Jr 55a at the head of Suttons Creek, exclusive of 32a, given to John Henby Jr, by William Charles Dec’d in his will, which sd William bought of Samuel Charles Dec’d, & neither having a conveyance from me, who pat’ sd land, June 20, 1749 (348a actual measure), adj sd Foster Toms.” Nov 25, 1776. Test’ Thomas Robinson, John Toms. No. 154. Seth Cox of Pasq, for £35 pd by John Bailey, (son of Daniel) of same—& also £12 pd by George Boswell, of Pera, sold 89a, to sd Boswell on So Westerly Side of Little River, adj Robert Cox’s pat’, & land of Samuel White. Jan 29,1777. Test’ James Morgan, Benjamin Morgan, Nathan Bagley. No. 155. Joseph Hasket (son of Joshua late of Perq), for s5 pd by “my mother Alice Hasket, of afsd—do set over 50a, as by his will directed to be sold.” 19, 10mo 1778. Test’ Joseph Draper, Thomas Draper, Silas Draper. No. 156. Feb 7, 1777. Thomas Small of Perq, for £67 pd by Josiah Gran- bery, of Chowan Co, sold 80a in Perg, adj Henry Hill, Joseph Hurdle, & Moses Boyce, running to line of Thomas Docton, Thomas Davis, & the desert. Test’ Thos. Granberry, Joseph Hurdle, Abraham Small. No. 157. Keziah Smith, widow—of Pera, for “love I bear my children; Israel, & Elizabeth Smith, doth give 1 feather bed, & furniture—2 Iron Kettles— 2 Iron pots, & hooks.’—————._ Jan 5, 1781. Test’ Hannah Rogerson, Jesse Rogerson, William Felton. No. 158. July 28, 1780. Simon Stallings of Pera, for £5 pd by Josiah Rogerson, of same—sold 58a on the head of Perq River (desert land). Mar 25, 1780. Test’ Robert Riddick, William Lilly. PL SEAR RETA ALTA ITED Si RE a Be, RECORDS OF DEEDS No. 159. Aug 20, 1781. Richard Whedbee of Perqg, & Joshua Bagley, of same—for £200 pd by sd Whedbee, assigned land joining Lakers, & Minzes Creek, on lines of Christopher Collins, & John Skinner, (200a) pt of a Pat’ unto Edward Wilson, June 24,1704. Test’ Fred. Norcom, Thos. Whedbee Jr. No. 160. July 16, 1781. Isacher Branch of Perg, for £100 pd by John Johnson, of afsd—sold 50a, near “Doctor Dickinson’s Mill pond.” Test’ Joseph Simpson. No. 161. Penninah Copeland, for “love I bear my children; Rachel, Sarah, & Jesse, all of Perg, do give to each a feather bed, & furniture, & do promise to give to my sd children, as much Schooling as is reasonable, to fit them for business out of my estate.” 16, 11mo 1781. Test’ Caleb White, Ben. Al- bertson, Jr. No. 162. Isaac Barber of Perg, for £130 pd by John Sanders, (house-car- penter)—of same, sold 104a on N. E. Side of Perq River, adj John Perrishoe, George Fletcher & John Bateman, “me heir of David Sherwood.” Oct 9, 1781. Test’ J. Whedbee, Asa Barclift. No. 163. Dec 28, 1779. John Fanning, & Barsheba his wife, of Chowan Co, for £3800, pd by Exum Newby of Perg, sold lots in Hertford, No 133-134- 135, “same being the land belonging to the Ferry house, formerly property of Benjamin Phelps, with all water lots, ferry, ferry boats, & every privilege to same, all houses, orchards, & appurtenances to same belonging.” Test’ Edward Vail, John Stafford. No. 164. July 29, 1781. Thomas Newby, of Isle of Wight Co, Vir, & Mary his wife, for “$100 Spanish Milled dollars,’’ pd by Isaac Wilson, of Perq N. C. sold 40a in Perq, on So East Side of Perry’s Mill Swamp, adj Robert Wilson, & Enoch Jessop. Test’ Jacob Randolph, Joseph Scott, Exum Newby. No. 165. Sarah Nicholson “Relic of Thomas” of Perg, for £70 pd by William Robinson, of same, “sold my husbands right in Twenty partners Mill, with land appertaining” in Pasq Co. 25, 5mo 1781. Test’ Thomas Robinson, Charles Overman. No. 166. Solomon Roberts of Perq, for £10 pd by Spencer Williams, of same—sold 1la, adj sd Williams. 8, 4mo 1782. Test’ Jesse Perry. No. 167. William Robinson of Perq for £13 s6 p8 pd by Sarah Nicholson, of same sold “the Twenty partners Mill, with all land & appurtenances be- longing, in Pasq, & Perq Counties.” 25, 5mo 1781. Test’ Aaron Morris Jr, Charles Overman, No. 168. William Lane, of Nixonton Pasq Co, for £200, pd by Thomas Rob- inson, of Perq—sold 100a on So Wst Side of Little River, adj William Roberts, & sd Robinson. Nov 24, 1779. Test’ J. Lane, David Bailey. No. 169. Richard Goodwin Jr, & Mary his wife, of Perq, for £40 pd by Humphrey Parks, of afsd—sold 50a which Richard Goodwin Sr, bought of Joshua Small, adj land formerly Jonathan Sherwood’s. 31, lmo 1781. Test’ Samuel Smith, Reuben Wilson, Nathan Parks. No. 170. Samuel Harrell, & Mary his wife, of Pera, for £16 pd by Humphrey Parks, of afsd—sold 5a, adj sd Harrell, “near Reuben Wilson’s path” to the New road. April 9, 1781. Test’ John Sanders, Penninah Harrell. No. 171. Benjamin Newby of Pasa, Tailor—for an “exchange of land with Spencer Williams, & £20 pd by sd Williams, in behalf of John Stanton (of Perq, planter)—conveyed 66a near the head of Little River, (in Perq) adj 17 Sc el Pen a thas ae RNR re re aed ee ee eR ee eR iv am he er ate row Te 258 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Reuben Griffin & Henry White, into Spring Swamp.” 25, 3mo 1782. Test’ Spencer Williams, Levi Munden. 7 No. 172. Dee 21, 1779. Abner Hollowell of Chowan, for 40s, pd by Hugh Griffin, of Perg, sold 50a on “North Side of Juniper run, which was given to sd Abner, by Joel Hollowell, in his will.” Test’ William Griffin, Jarvis Forehand. ; No.173. July 28,1781. Simon Stallings of Pera, for £5 pd by William Lilly, of same—sold 58a of “Desert land” on the head of Perq River. No. 174. Sept 20, 1791. Elezar Creecy, & Elizabeth his wife, of Perq, for £200 pd by Joshua Bagley, of afsd—sold 50a, adj Benjamin Phelps, “in a branch issuing out of Gum Swamp.” Test’ Robert Avery, Thomas Bagley. No. 175. John Cox, of Pasq Co, for £10 pd by Spencer Williams, of Perq— sold 50a on South West side of Little River, in Perg. Oct 6, 1781. Test’ Oth- neel Lassell, Peter Williams. No. 176. Benjamin Newby, of Pasq Co, for £55 pd by Henry White, of Pera, planter—sold 66a, near the head of Little River, adj Thomas Boswell. 25, 1mo 1782. Test’ Jesse Perry, Thomas Norman. No. 177. Stephen Harmon of Pera, for £100 pd by Levi Creecy, of same— sold 25a, adj Richard Cale, & Andrew Collins. Feb 14, 1781. Test’ John Skinner, William Standin. No. 178. Peter Pearson, of Dobbs Co, N. C. for £70 pd by Mathew White, of Perq—sold 50a on Cypress Swamp, adj Duke Bogue, & Robert Eason, “for- merly Peter Pearsons, & fell to me by heirship.” Dec. 11, 1779. Test’ Robert Evans, Job Bogue. No. 179. Delight Nixon of Perq, planter—for £5000, pd by Isachar Branch, of afsd—sold 39a on North Side of “a branch that issues out of Dr. Dickens Mill pond.” Mar 19, 1781. Test?’ Thomas Harmon. No. 180. July 28, 1781. Simon Stallings, for £5 pd by Thomas Hurdle, of Gates Co—sold 58a, on the head of Perq River. No. 181. July 23, 1781. Simon Stallings, for £500 pd by Joseph Hurdle, of Gates Co—sold 58a, part of 640a, grt to sd Stallings, Mar 25, 1780. Test’ Robt. Riddick, Wm. Lilly. No. 182. Abraham Elliott of Perq, for £175 pd by Robert Holmes, of same— sold 190a called “Chancey’s” adj Jesse Copeland, William Townsend, & Robert Newby, “according to the reputed bounds.” Jan 10,1782. Abraham, & Joshua Elliott. Test’? W. Newbould, Samuel Williams. No. 183. Jan 14,1781. Caleb Winslow of Perq, for £40 pd by Miles Elliott— sold 240a, adj Julius Bunch, & Ephrim Elliott, “part in Pera, & part in Chowan.” Test’ Caleb Elliott, Solomon Bunch. No. 184. Edward Wingate, & Sarah his wife, of Pera, for £175 pd by Abra- ham Elliott, sold 150a, on “South West Side of Ballahack Swamp,” adj Richard Goodwin, sd land grt unto John Moore, & was conveyed by Cornelius Moore, to Joseph Moore (son of John) who died intestate, when title to same returned to sd Cornelius, who conveyed sd land, to William Wingate. Feb 25, 1781. Test’ Joseph Smith, Isaac Elliott, Joshua Smith. No. 185. Mar 15, 1780. Jacob Hall of Pera, for £30 pd by Green Thach, of same—sold 100a “near Pratt’s Mill Swamp,” adj sd Thach, & Joshua Long, where sd Hall now lives. Test’ Joshua Long, James Mullen. No. 186. July 20,1781. Zebulon Calloway of Pera, for £3 pd by Christopher Collins, of same, sold 100a, adj Joseph Creecy, Reuben Long, & Abell Miller, part PERLE ELE LILLIE LLL AL LLL BSI IE LLL ELLE LLL LLL LEAL DLL LLL EES GEL ALLELE LLIB BLE RECORDS OF DEEDS 259 of a tract pat’ by William Long dec’d, April 1, 1723. Test’ Simeon Long, Robert Roe. No. 187. Jan 29, 1774. Robert Roe, & Mary his wife, of Perq, for £25 pd by Andrew Collins, of same—sold 50a, known by the name of “Stepney’s point” adj James McMullen, “part of a tract taken up by Anthony Wherry, & by him sold to John Stepney, which by his death fell to William Stepney, who sold sd land to sd Roe,” on a branch of Yeopim Creek. Test’ James Donaldson, Andrew Donaldson. . No. 188. Dec 9,1776. Aaron Moore of Perg, for £116 s5 pd by Seth Sumner, of afsd—sold 7714a on Perg River, down to Suttons Creek, “formerly belonging to Elizabeth Binford, & her son John, late of Charles City Co Vir, & was sold by them, June 9, 1753 to Samuel Moore, father of sd Aaron, “given to him in his will.” Test’ Thomas Robinson, Joseph Ratliff, John Moore. No. 189. Feb 3, 1782. John Harvey of Perq; planter—for £63 (pd by sd Harvey) “Charles Blount doth convey 63a on North east Side of Perq River, where Benjamin Bateman, dec’d, formerly lived, adj Demson Barclift Dec’d, Benjamin Bateman Dec’d, & John Anderson Dec’d, which sd land was pur- chased by sd Blount, of sd Bateman Dec’d.” Test’ Thomas Harvey, M. Harvey. No. 190. Job Branch of Perq, for £100 pd by John Leary, of Tyrell Co, sold 100a, adj John Johnson in Perq. Oct 12,1782. Test’ Thomas Harmon, Isachar Branch. No. 191. Sept 8,1781. Orpha Rogers, & Delight Nixon, of Pera, for £20,000, pd by Thos. Harmon, of same, assigns land at the head of Yeopim River, called “Bridge Neck” 177a, adj Samuel Decrow. Test’ John Exum, Ann Weston. No. 192. Mari1,1780. Job Branch of Perg, for £120, pd by Stephen Harmon of same—sold 3 cows, & calves, and 46a, “in fork of Samuel Dickerson’s Mill Swamp, called Bridge Neck being the 3 pt of Richard Rogers land, that he, & Delight Nixon, purchased of Thomas Ming, son of Joseph, & the part that fell to Elizabeth Branch, wife of sd Job.” Test’ Isachar Branch, Delight Nixon. No. 193. Reuben Long, & Penninah his wife, of Perq, for “love we bear Hannah Brinkley, widow of John—do give 60a at the head of Franks Creek, near Felts old field, by the polly bridge.” Oct 3, 1781. Test’ Joshua Long, Christ. Collins. No. 194. William Hollowell of Perg, for £10 s18 p9 pd by Isaac Boswell, of afsd—sold 8a on Southwesterly Side of Little River. 23, 10mo1781. Test’ Spencer Williams, Solomon Roberts, Levi Munden. No. 195. Benjamin Sanders, Sadler—of Perq, for £192 pd by Isaac Lamb, of afsd—sold 40a “up Bull branch,” on line of Richard Barnes. Oct 1, 1778. Test’ Joseph Scott. No. 196. Mark Newby of Pergq, for £125 pd by Isaac Lamb, of same—sold 200a, adj Robert Newby, & Francis Jones. Mar 26, 1780. Test’ Ben. Albert- Son, Zachariah Newby. No. 197. July 28, 1781. Simon Stallings of Perq, for £5 pd by John Stall- ings, of afsd—sold 58a on the head of Perq River, “adj the Desert,” pt of 640a, Pat’ by sd Simon, Mar 25, 1780. Test’ William Lilly, Jo. Riddick. No. 198. July 20,1781. Simeon Long, & Grizzell his wife, of Perq, for £175 Pd by Reuben Long, of same—sold 175a on “South Side of Franks Creek.” Test’ Zebulon Calloway, Robert Roe. No. 199. April 17, 1780. John Raper, of Perg, planter, & Blake Barclift, of Camdem Co, planter—for £50 pd by sd Raper, sold land on Northeast Side a ENE 1 HERRON EET EA EEE LET IEE TERE LS NAT ROE SA eae abate 260. HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY of Muddy Creek, 50a “on the road, & high root Beach Branch.” Test’ Noah Barclift, Henry Raper Jr. i No. 200. Nov 22, 1781. Joseph Hosea of Pera, for £150 pd by Nathan Turner, of same—some 68a on north east Side of Perq River, “in the fork of Beaver Cove Swamp,” adj Joseph Perrishoe. Test’ William Lilly, Daniel Stallings. No. 201. April 9,1782. John Lonsford, & Mary his wife, of Pera, for £121 pd by Robert Decrow, of afsd—sold 75a on Castletons Creek, adj Blezer Creecy, & the main road. Test’ Thomas Creecy, James Skinner. No. 202. July 28, 1781. Simon Stallings Sr, of Pera, for £5 pd by Simon Stallings Jr, of Gates Co, assigns 50a on head of Perq River. Test’ William Lilly, Daniel Stallings. No. 203. James Davis of Perq, “in consideration of William Monday, serv- ing in my stead for 3 month in the Malitia, & for £47, pd to him, by Spencer Williams, do convey to sd Williams 50a,” on So Wt Side of Little River, adj land of sd Williams. April 12, 1781. Test’ Jesse Perry, I. Lane. No. 204. James Brinkley of Perq, planter—for £100,000 pd by Jacob Hall, of same—sold plan’ known by the name of “Carpenters,” Arbitraters in behalf of sd Hall, conserning bounds of sd land,” (Benjamin Phillips Esa, Joshua Long, Jonathan Haughton, Jeremiah Mixon, William Laster, & Thomas Harmon) sd land, adj sd Jacob Hall. Dec 27, 1780. Test’ Reuben Long, Thomas Long. No. 205. Benjamin Turner of Perq, for £50 pd by George Whedbee, of afsd— sold 70a on Deep Creek, adj Wm. Turner, & Ezekiel Turner his brother, near the Horse Bridge, sd land “given me by my dec’d Father Abram Turner, in his will.” Feb 21,1781. Test’ Joseph Perrishoe, Robert Turner. No. 206. Nov 9, 1780. Christopher Collins, & Elizabeth his wife, of Pera, for £90 pd by Simeon Long, of afsd—sold 180a, at the mouth of Franks Creek, & Spring Branch, (which issues out of Yeopim Creek) “1% of a tract, that William Long gave to his son Thomas, who died under age, when sd land fell to his brother Reuben,” & Simeon Long, by the will of their “Father William Long.” Test’ Samuel Penrice, Robert Roe. No. 207. Dec. 30,1780. Lemuel Penrice Sr, & Elizabeth his wife, of Pera, for £150 pd by Joshua Bagley, of afsd—sold 200a on Minzes Creek, adj Henry Hall, Joseph Creecy, Zebulon Calloway, & John Skinner, “whereon we now live,” part of a grt to Edward Wilson, June 21, 1704. Test’ Christopher Collins, John Brinkley. No. 208. Sept 15. 1778. Thomas Boswell of Perq, planter—for the “better maintainance of his son-in-law Solomon Roberts, of afsd, planter—hath given 25a,” on So Wt Side of Little River, adj Elisha Munden, (minor) son of Ben- jamin Munden dec’d, the River Swamp, & sd Boswell. Test’ Zadock Boswell, Levi Munden. // No. 209.. Joseph Cox, of Northampton N. C. planter—for £95 pd by Samuel White, of Perq planter—sold 99a on S. W. Side of Little River, & N. W. Side of fork Swamp, adj John Hasket. Oct 28,1776. Test’ Thomas Henby. Henry White. No. 210. May 21, 1777. George Eason of Pera, for £100 pd by Abraham Eason, of Chowan, sold 59a on “South Side of the main desert, to Great Branch, & line of Miles Riddick, Moses Bridges, & Jacob Pearson, except 1a, for the EEE RECORDS OF DEEDS 261 use of Jesse Easons Mill.” Test’ Elisha Hunter, Thomas Walton, Selay? Hunter. No. 211. Noah Barclift, & Milicent his wife, of Perg, for £100 pd by Blake Barclift, of same—sold 50a on N. E. “Branches of Muddy Creek, by the road, & high root beach branch.” Mar 20,1778. Test’ Francis Foster, Caleb Burn- ham, Thomas Robinson. No. 212. Richard Sanderson of Perq, planter—for £175 pd by John Henby Jr, of afsd, planter—sold 87a in the fork of Suttons Creek, which was pat’ by John Nichols, Feb 21, 1729. 3, 3mo 1777, Test’ Thomas Robenson, John Charles. No. 213. Robert Cox, of Bertie Co, planter—for £25 pd by Thomas Henby, of Perq, planter—sold 96a on “So Westerly Side of Little River,” back of Solo- mon Roberts land, in Perq Co. 20, 10mo 1776. Test’ Nathan Bagley, Seth Cox, Levi Munden. No, 214. Richard Leare (Leary) of Perq, farmer—for “love I bear my wife Ann, of afsd, have given all of my goods, Ready money, household Stuff, all cretures. & all other things to me belonging, as well as a tenement in which I now dwell.” Nov 14, 1779. Test’ Foster Toms, Martha Hodges. No. 215. Samuel Wright of Perg, planter—for £4 s6 p8, pd by Joseph Mc- Adams, Merchant, of same—sold 4a, on So Wst Side of Little River. Mar 14, 1778. Test’ Rachel Elliott, Anne Wright. No. 216. July 28, 178—. Simon Stallings, for £5 by Robert Riddick, both of Perg, sold 58a of desert land on the head of Perq River. Test’ William Lilly Jr, Daniel Stallings, Thomas Hurdle. No. 217. Aug 8, 1781. Joseph Perry, for £5 pd by Robert Riddick, both of Perg, sold 62a “near the head of Perq River, on North Side of the River Swamp, adj William Price, to John White’s Neck.” Test Seth Riddick, Jacob Riddick, Ben Perry. No. 218. William Skinner, of Perq for £75 pd by Peter Salter, of same— sold 1 lot 4a, in the Town of Hertford, adj William Newbould, which he purchased of Richard Hatfield, Dec 20, 1770, with all houses” June 1, 1782. Test’ James Johnson, William Newbold. No. 219. July 20, 1781. Simeon Long, & Grizzell his wife for £300 pd by Zebulon Calloway, both of Perg, sold 50a on east Side of Yeopim Creek, “part of land formerly belonging to William Long dec’d, in the edge of Franks Creek Swamp.” No. 220. Mar 9, 1782. John Wyatt, & Parthenia his wife, of Perq, for £121 pd by John Lumsford, of same—sold 119a on Yeopim River, up Creek Swamp, to Webbs line. Test’ William Arkill, Benj’a. Scarbrough. No. 221. Joseph Perrishoe of Peraq, for £260 pd by Zebulon Snoden, of same—sold 100a, adj Elihu Albertson, & sd Perrishoe, formerly belonging to William Tomlin, adj Benjamin Sutton. Test’ George Whedbee, John Bateman. No. 222. Ezekiel Turner of Perq, for £46 pd by George Whedbee, of afsd— sold 68a “on Deep Creek Swamp, adj William Turner dec’d, & land of sd Whedbee, purchased of Benj’a Turner, where sd Whedbee now lives, sd land given me in the will of my father Abram Turner.” Sept 13, 1783. Test’ Joseph Turner, Miles Turner. a ee 262 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 223. Sept 13, 1782. Jacob Morgan of Perq, for £50 pd by Samuel Mac- lanahan, of afsd—sold 50a, adj Nathaniel Martin, Joseph Wood, John Modlin, & Ralph Fletcher. Test’ Duke Bogue, Joseph Perrishoe. No. 224. Zebulon Snoden, for £300 pd by Samuel McClanahan, both of Pera, sold parcel of land, adj Benjamin Sutton, Joseph Perrishoe, & Elihu Albertson. Sept 27, 1782. Test’ Caleb Toms, Gosby Toms. No. 225. Oct 15,1782. “I William Townsend of Perg, have Rec’d of George Whedbee, $2216, for a note he gave William Reed Esq, (for $20) which was sold to Francis Newby, & by sd Newby, transferred to sd Townsend, with interest in full.” Test’ Francis Newby. No. 226. William Hollowell of Perq, for £8 pd by Thomas Brinkley, of same— sold 5a on So West Side of Little River, “to Wolfpit Branch.” Sept 13, 1782. Test’ Joshua Boswell, Isaac Boswell. No. 227. William Robinson of Pergq, for £16 s13 p4 pd by Charles Overman, assigned right of 5/12 part of “Twenty partners Mill.” 22, 5mo 1781. Test’ Thomas Robinson, Aaron Morris Jr. No. 228. Moses Bundy, & Jane his wife, of Perg, for £150 pd by Joseph Wood, sold 130a on the “head of Vosses Creek Swamp,” adj Thomas Hollowell. Test’ Aaron Cornwell, Jos. Newby, Joseph Guyer. No. 229. Joseph Newby, & Elizabeth his wife, of Pera, for £101 pd by John Winslow, of afsd—sold 70a on Vosses Creek, “near dirt Branch, to Sharbers Branch, thence to lines of Thomas Winslow, Seth Elliott, & John Stone.” June 20, 1781. Test’ Thomas Winslow, Aaron Cornwell. No. 230. Joseph Mullen of Perq, for “115 barrels of Corn, to me pd within 3 years from date,” by Thomas Wheeler, have given 115a, adj sd Wheeler, Jan 2,1781. Test’ George Sutton, Richard Williams. No. 231. Caleb Winslow, planter—for £70 pd by Isaac Sitterson, both of Perq, sold 70a, on “Lakers Creek” (commonly called Skinners Creek) begin- ning at Moore’s Landing, (at the mouth of Perrishoes Creek) over the road to Skinners Creek. Nov 6,1776. Test’ Ralph Fletcher, John Saunders. No. 232. Spencer Williams of Perq, for an “exchange of 50a of land, con- veyed to me by William Arkill, of afsd—do convey to sd Arkill 160a, on South westerly Side of Little River,” adj William Hollowell. May 17, 1782. Test’ Josiah Perry, Levi Munden. No. 233. Feb 19, 1776. Joseph Riddick of Chowan, for £200 pd by Isaac Riddick, of Perg, sold 197a on South west side of Perq River, & East Side of Denison’s Swamp, “where Joseph Riddick dec’d, father of sd Joseph, formerly lived.” Test’ Robert Riddick, Robert Riddick Jr. No. 234. July 28, 1781. Simon Stallings for £5 pd by Isaac Lilly, of Pera, sold 60a on head of Perq River (pt of grt 640a) & west side of the “main desert.” Test’ Robert Riddick, Daniel Stallings. No. 235. Enoch Jessop of Pera, for £10 pd by Job Chappel, of same—sold 160a known by the name of “Chinquepin Ridge,” pat’ by William Simpson, & a “few acres bought of Isaac Wilson.” Dec 17, 1881. Test’ Exum Newby, James Chappel. No, 236. Francis Pitts, of Chowan Co, for £17 s15 pd by Hatten Williams, of same sold 150a on “South Side of Pratt’s Mill Swamp,” adj William Wyatt, land pat’ by Jacob Caruthers. Oct 19,1778. Test’ William Jones, Simeon Long. LSE EN TS MOTE AAI TI SNA i, AC CMTE: ELI ORE AE TAT ISN EI EINE EIS SS LAB TARR «DG RECORDS OF DEEDS 263 No. 237. Sept 16, 1782. Milly Rogerson, for £80 pd by Juhn Lee, both of Perg, sold 100a on the main road, adj Job Winslow. Test’ J. Perry, Jos. Scott. No. 238. Oct 14, 1779. Benjamin Harvey, for £3400, pd by Thomas & Titus Ogden, (of the Town of Newbern, N. C.) sold a lot, %a in the Town of Hertford, No 21, with ground joining the River, also lot No 4—1%a, with ground opposite, between Water St, & the River. Test’ William Harvey, Thomas Harvey, Ben. & Kizzy Harvey (wife of sd Benjamin). No. 239. Oct 1, 1778. Samuel McClanahan, of Perq, & Mary his wife, for £1500 pd by John Fanning, of afsd—sold “Lots in the Town of Hertford, No 1383-34-35, the land & Ferry House, formerly belonging to Benj’n Phelps, with Ferry, & Boats, & all privileges appertaining.” Test’ Nathan Mastyn, Cor- nelius Ratliff. No. 240. Ang 3, 1776. Daniel Rogerson, & Catherine, his wife of Pera, for £40 pd by Israel Perry, of afsd—sold 40a on the River Pocosin, adj “Mill land of Josiah Rogerson.” Test’ John Hollowell, John Twine, Jacob Perry Jr. No. 241. Dec 9, 1778. Peter Brinkley, of Pera, for £40 pd by Lewis Jones, of afsd sold 200a, adj John Brinkley, & Luke Sumner. Test’ John Wilkinson, Jacob Brinkley, William Bundy. No. 242. Joseph Mayo of Perq, for £155 pd by Thos. White, of afsd—sold 50a, adj Wm White, & Thomas Robinson. Test’ Thomas Exum, Mary Newby. No. 243. Richard Arrington of Perg, for £200 pd by Thomas Creecy, of same—sold 150a, adj William Jones, Ezekiel Arrington, & Malachi Jones, also tract “whereon I now live, adj land formerly belonging to orphans of Zepaniah Jones, & William Clemmons, (50a) sd land given by John Harmon, to his Dau Susannah, wife of sd Richard Arrington.” Nov 9, 1782. Test’ William Arrenton, William Arrenton Jr. No. 244. Jan 6, 1780. James Sumner, of Gates Co, for £65 pd by William Arrenton, of Pera, sold 160a, adj John White, “part of a pat’ called Chinquepin Ridge taken up by Juliana Lakers, April 1, 1712, & sold to Hubard, by Scar- brough, & by sd Hubard, to Luke Sumner, “by his death, fell of his son James.” Test’ Ezekiel Arrenton, William Arrenton. No, 245. Jan 11,1783. Joseph Perry of Pera, for £5 pd by Benjamin Perry, of afsd—sold 57a on South Side of Perq River Swamp. Test’ Robert Riddick, Jacob Riddick, Robert Riddick Jr. No. 246. Isaac Sitterson of Pera, for £100 pd by William Townsend, of afsd—sold 75a on Southeast Side of Perq River, adj Hercules Saint, “sd land pat’ Feb 25, 1696, by Daniel Snooks, & by him sold to Edward Holmes, & from him to John Lilly, from whom it descended to his two dau’s Sarah Tederton, & Hannah Sitterson, & sd Tederton sold his pt to James Sitterson, by his will to his son, James, & was given to me, by my Father, James Sitter- son in his will.’ Jan 3, 17838. Test’ William Arrenton, Ezekiel Arrenton. No. 247. John Harvey of Pergq, for “love I bear my wife Elizabeth, & my dau Anna, & Frances Ann Harvey, do give to my brother Thomas Harvey in trust, for sd legatees, my plan’ whereon I live, with all negroes, Stock, utensils, Household & kitchen furniture, reserving 14 part for the use of my wife.” Jan 23, 1782. Test’ Peleg Lawton. No. 248. Nov 26, 1782. Frederick Norcom, & Elizabeth his wife, for £108 pd by Thomas Harvey, of afsd—sold 27%a, adj Joseph Harvey, on North Side of Cypress Swamp. Test’ John Proctor, Joshua Skinner. 264 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 249. Demsey Newby of Perg, for £95 pd by Joseph Newby, of afsd—sold 175a on South west Side of Perq River, “above Haw Tree Island, & along North East Side of Tongue of Reeds, to line of Caleb White.” Test’ Joseph Bogue, Samuel Elliott, Nathan Elliott. No. 250. Dec 21,1782. Spencer Williams, of Pasq Co, for £150 pd by Samuel McClanahan, of Perg, sold 159a on No Hast Side of Perq River, “near Nags head Chapple.” Test’ John Earl, Caleb Toms. No. 251. Luke Stallings of Perg, for an “exchange, with Reuben Stallings, doth acquit sd Reuben” & sold 32a adj Thomas Hobbs, & Simon Stallings, to the River pocosin. May 17, 1780. Test’ Ezekiel Hollowell, Daniel Forehand. No. 252. Joel Barber of Perq, for £53 pd by Zachariah White, of same— sold 43a on So West Side of “Joseph Newby’s Mill Swamp,” adj Jacob Wyatt, & Moses Barber. Nov 12, 1782. Test’ Charles Clary, William Clary, William Bundy. No. 253. Aug 8,1781. Joseph Perry of Pera, for £5 pd by Phillip Perry, of afsd—sold 130a, in the mouth of Maple Branch, on South Side of Perq River. Test’ Robt Riddick, William Lilly. No. 254. Luke Stallings for a “swap of Land” with Reuben Stallings, do convey 50a on the North East Side of Perq River, known by the name of “Hickory Ridge.” May 17, 1780. Test’ Daniel Forehand, Ezekiel Hollowell. No. 255. Ralph Fletcher of Perg, for £52 pd by William Bundy, of afsd— sold 27a on Vosses Creek, “at the pond side.” 4, 12mo 1783. Test’ Cornelius Ratclift, Joseph Ratclift, Joseph Draper. No. 256. William Skinner of Perq, for £60, pd by John Skinner, of same— sold a lot 1%a, in the Town of Hertford, (No 9) adj lot of Andrew Knox & Co, & west by the Court House ground, “all that piece of common ground in poss’ of sd Knox & Co, where their ware-house stands, to the water.” Jan 1, 1783. Test’ Joshua Skinner. No. 257. Jan 2, 1781. William Robins of Perq, & Elizabeth his wife, for £600 pd by Moses Stone, of same—sold 52a. Test’ Richard Saunders, Joseph Reed. No. 258. Oct 18,1781. Phillip Perry of Pera, for £45 pd by Caleb Winslow, of same—sold 60a, for William Winslow, “orphan of Caleb Winslow dec’d,” on Beaver run, adj Rountree. Test’ Robert Riddick, William Lilly. No. 259. April ——, 1783. Francis White, & Lydia his wife, of Pera, for £100 pd by Caleb Winslow, sold “14 of pine land, taken up by Joseph Winslow, 1743 (100a) called point Neck.” Test’ Ezekiel Hollowell, Jacob White, Francis Newby. No. 260. July 28, 1881. Simon Stallings for £5 pd by Caleb Winslow, both of Perg, sold “parcel of desert land,” 58a, on the head of Perq River. Test’ Robert Riddick, William Lilly. No. 261. Aaron Cornwell of Perq, for £500 pd by Joel Bunch, of same— sold 30a on North Side of Vosses Creek, “at the mouth of Heart Branch.” Nov 24, 1782. Test’ Charles Chancey, William Clary, Zachariah White. No. 262. Reuben Long of Pera, for £75 pd by Thomas Long, of afsd—sold 25a on East Side of Indian Creek, adj Joshua Long. 21——-————1783. Test’ John Skinner, Joshua Long. No. 263. Edward Wingate of Perq, for an “exchange” of land with Spencer Williams, of same—conveyed 349a, at the side of Perq River. 17, 5mo 1762. Test’ Josiah Perry, Levi Munden. RECORDS OF DEEDS 265 No. 264. George Walton of Pera, for £60 pd by Josiah Griffin, of above, sold 25a “near the crook of the road,” adj Eliab Griffin. 29, 10mo 1782. Test’ Thomas Twine, Uriah Hidson. No. 265. Joshua Toms of Perq; “am firmly bound unto George Whedbee, & Joseph Perishoe of same,” in the sum of £100,000. April 25, 1780. Test’ Thomas Robinson. No. 266. Ephrim Wingate of Pera, for $200 pd by George Whedbee, of same—sold 100a, “New surveyed land,” adj Benjamin Suttons old patent. Jan 24, 1783. Test’ John Bateman, Joel Kenyon. No. 267. Frederick Foster, for £300 pd by Gilbert Leigh, of Chowan, sold 13514a on No East Side of Perg River, on a “Branch of Beaver Dam Swamp.” Feb 1, 1783. Test’ George Whedbee, John Foster, Wm. Whedbee. No. 268. Feb 1, 1783. John Foster of Perq, for £183 pd by Gilbert Leigh, of Chowan, sold 80a, which “I bought of Hatten Williams, on North East Side of Perq River, below Nags Head Chappel, called Beaver Cove land.” Test’ George Whedbee, Fredrick Foster, Francis Pitts. No. 269. James Harmon of Perq, for £80 pd by Lemont Harmon, (son of Stephen dec’d) sold 50a, on South side of Yeopim Creek, adj John Wyatt, & William Standin. Feb 3, 1783. Test’ John Wyatt, Parthania Wyatt. No. 270. State of N. C. for s50 per 100a, pd by William Skinner, of Pera, do grt 462a, adj John White, & William Arrenton, in sd County. Alex Martin, Esq, Gov, & Comd-in-chief, at Hillsborough, Jan 14, 1783. Jas Glasgow Sec. Reg in Perq, by John Skinner, Reg of Perq Co. No. 271. S. of N. C. for s50 pd by William Jones, do grt 238a, on South Side of Perq River, “near the head of Calloways Mill pond,” adj sd Jones. (Same as above.) No. 272. S. of N. C. for s50 pd by William Jones Jonne’s of Perg do grt 164a, at the head of “Barrows Creek,” to Yeopim Creek. (same as above.) No. 273. S. of N. C. for s50 pd by William Jones, do grt 113a, at the end of “Long point of Spring Branch.” (same as above.) No. 274. 8. of N. C. for s50 pd by William Jones, do grt 112a, adj Thomas Newby, & Mary Barker. (same as above.) No. 275. William Skinner of Perq, for £25 pd by Restore Lamb, “do sell to sd Lamb, & Zachariah Lamb, all land mentioned in above patents, between them.” July 17, 1783. Test’ Caleb White, Phenias Lamb. No. 276. Zebulon Calloway of Pera, for £152 s12 pd by Thomas Jones, of afsd—sold 203a, on North Side of Yeopim Creek, adj Andrew Donaldson, William Skinner, & sd Jones. July 24,1781. Test’ Ezekiel Arrenton, Robert Roe. No. 277. John Chancey of Perq, for £15 pd by John Goodwin, of same—sold 50a, in the fork of Cypress Creek Swamp, & from there to “Cat-tail Swamp,” adj Evan Skinner, & Julius Bunch. Jan 17, 1783. Test’ W. Skinner, John Wingate. No. 278. July 15, 1788. Wilson Weeks of Pera, for £200 pd by Joseph Barclift, of afsd—sold 207144a on North East Side of Muddy Creek, adj John Stanton, “whereon William Trumball formerly lived.” Test’ George Whedbee, John Stafford. No. 279. Samuel Anderson of Perq, for £59 s12 p6 pd by Joseph Anderson, of same—sold 26a on “Westerly Side of Suttons Creek.” 1, 6mo 1782. Test’ William Robins, Thomas Hosea, Hevi Munden. 266 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 280. May 21, 1783. James Sumner, of Gates Co, for “love I bear my Dau Mary Hunter, of Bertie Co; hath given 215a, in Perq Co, three tracts, formerly Luke Sumners.” Test’ James Jordan, Christian Sumner. No. 282. Reuben Stallings of Perg, planter—for a “swap” with Luke Stall- ings, conveyed 125a, on South Side of Perq River, between sd Reuben, & Job Stalling. July 10, 1783. Test’ Jesse Stallings, Hugh Griffin. *No. 283. State of N. C. for s50, per every 100a, do grt to Abraham Wilson 130a, on West Side of Cypress Swamp. Alex Martin Esq, Gov, & Comd-in- chief, at Danbery Aug 18, 1783. Jas Glasgow Sec. John Skinner, Reg of Perq. No. 284. §S. Of N. C. for s50, pd by Thomas Twine, do grt 66a on North Side of Perq River, adj Joseph Perry. (same as above.) No. 285. S. of N. C. for s50, pd by Benjamin Sr, do grt 50a on west side of “the great Desert,” adj David Riddick, near the head of “Jessops Ridge.” (same as above.) No. 286. S. of N. C. for s50, pd by Joseph Riddick, do grt 500a, on north Side of Perq River, adj Isaac Riddick, John & Simon Stallings. (same as above.) : No. 287. S. of N. C. for s50, do grt to Daniel Stallings 88a, on North west side of Perq River, adj John Powell. (same as above.) No. 288. S. of N. C. for s50, pd by Jacob Perry Esq, do grt 382a, in Haw Tree Neck,” adj Benjamin, & Jacob Winslow, “on East side of sd Swamp.” (same as above.) No. 289. S. of N. C. for s50, pd by Joab Kenyon, do grt 181a, on North West Side of Perg River, “nigh John Whedbee.” (same as above.) No. 290. S. of N. C. for s50, pd by Richard Pratt, do grt 92a, on South West Side of “Pratts Mill Swamp,” adj Doctor Dicenson, & Jacob Collins. (same as above.) No. 291. S. of N. C. for s50, pd by Kinchen (Kinchia) Gilliam, do grt 101a, adj William Townsend, & Miles Harvey. (same as above.) No. 292. John Creecy of Pera, for £11 pd by Joseph Smith Jr, sold 40a, on South west side of Perq River, at the mouth of Ballahack Swamp, “that issues out of Cypress Swamp.” Mar 1, 1783. Test’ Robert Cale, Nat. Williams. No. 2938. April 14, 1783. Tully Williams Esq, Sheriff of Perq; “Whereas Zachariah Nixon, & Joshua Foster, were indebted to George Foster, in the sum of £105 s4, & Judgment was obtained agst goods, & chattels of afsd, sd Sheriff, did expose for sale 155a, which was bought by John Anderson,” for £82 s9. Test’ Thomas Harvey, Kinchea Gilliam. No. 294. Aug 8, 1781. Joseph Perry, for £5, pd by Jacob Riddick, both of Pera, sold 51a near the head of Perq River, adj Benjamin Perry. Test’ Robert Riddick, Seth Riddick, Benj’n. Perry. No. 295. Aug 20, 1783. Hezekiah Rogerson of Pera, “doth give unto my son John” 25a, adj William Townsend, “on the old road.” Test’ Sam’l Sit- terson, Wm Lane. No. 296. Aug 18,1783. Joseph Arnold of Perq, for £15 pd by Joseph Turner Jr, sold 25a, adj sd Turner. Test’ Thomas Bateman, Ann ——————? No. 297. Job Bogue, & Leah his wife, of Chowan Co, for £155 pd by Jacob Goodwin, of Perg, sold 150a, “in a place called the fork,’ adj Jesse Copeland, *(Note: These grants, are probably Bounty Land; given for Rev services.) AEE ARAL UREA SRE TE OETA RRR ITT RNR TLS ELLIE GS LEAR EAR TE RECORDS OF DEEDS 267 & Thomas Newby. Aug 4, 1777. Test’ Julius Bunch, Nazareth Bunch, Solomon Bunch. No. 298. March 8,1783. Edmond Blount of Chowan, for £350 pd by Thomas Harvey, of Perq, sold 305a on North Side of Perq River, (at the mouth, on East Side of Suttons Creek) late the property of Joseph Sutton, & by him sold to Malachi Jones, & by Foster Toms, (who married sd Jones widow) sold to sd Blount, June 27,1777. Test’ Joshua Skinner, Martha Ann Skinner. No. 299. Oct 13, 1783. Kinchea Gilliam, & Nancy his wife, of Perq, for £7 510 pd by Robert Duron (Durant, perhaps), & Hezekiah Rogerson, sold 101a, adj William Townsend, & Miles Harvey. Test’ Richard Pratt, Abraham Wilson. (Note: This is the same land grt to sd Gilliam, by Gov Martin Aug 18, 1783.) No. 300. Jesse Chapel of Pera, for £130 pd by William Townsend, of afsd— sold 55a “whereon I now live.” 17, 3mo 1783. Test’ Edmond White, Thos. Lewis, John Rogerson. No. 301. William Spencer, of Pasq Co, for £5 pd by Thomas Brinkley, of Pergq, sold 90a on South west side of Little River, adj Caleb Winslow. 6, 8mo 1782. Test’ Zachariah Nixon, Levi Munden. No. 302. Joseph Perrishoe, for £200 pd by John Bateman, of Tyrell Co, planter—sold 100a in Perg, adj George White, on the mouth of Beaver Cove Creek, part of a tract, belonging to Joseph Perrishoe Sr. Oct 5, 1781. Test’ George Whedbee. r No. 303. William Clemons of Perq, for £74 pd by Thomas Creecy, of same— sold 37a on South Side of Perq River, “near the head of Knox’es Mill pond.” Nov 18, 1783., Test’ Josiah Murdaugh. No. 304. May 1, 1783. Reuben Long, & Pennah his wife, & Simeon Long, & Grizzell his wife, for £160 pd by James Skinner, sold 160a, in the fork of Franks Creek, by the side of “poly Bridge Branch.” Test’ Richard Skin- ner, Robert Roe. No. 305. John Albertson, of Pasq Co, (Shoe-maker)—for £62-10s pd by Capt Joseph Sutton, of Perg, sold 78a on West side of Suttons Creek. April 27, 1782. Test’ Richard Pool, Samuel Small. No. 306. William Arkill of Pera, for a “swap of 60a with Edward Wingate,” of afsd—conveyed 50a, near the head of Yeopim Creek, adj Joshua Long. 17, 5mo 1782. Test’ Josiah Perry, Levi Munden. No. 307. Ralph Fletcher of Pera, for £975 pd by Francis Newby, of same— sold 761%4a on South side of Suttons Creek, to line of John Toms. Nov 16, 1779. Test’ Thomas Robinson, B. Albertson. No. 308. Oct 9, 1783. Joseph Riddick, of Gates Co, for £10 pd by Josiah Rogerson, of Perq, sold 225a, on the end of “Crosses Neck,” adj Simon Stallings, & Samuel Bagley. Test’ Morgan Overman, Reuben Riddick. No. 309. Aug. 8, 1781. Joseph Perry, for £500 pd by Joseph Riddick, of Gates Co, sold 36a in the mouth of “Hoosin pine Branch,” adj Robert, & Isaac Riddick, & John White dec’d. Test’ Robert Riddick, Jacob Riddick. No. 310. Sept 17, 1783. Reuben Hobbs, of Gates Co, for £3 pd by Isaac Lilly of afsd, sold 50a on North West Side of Perq River, adj James Field, & Moses Rountree. Test’ William Lilly, William Lilly Jr, John Leigh. No. 311. State of N. C. for s50, per each 100a, pd by Phillip Perry, do grt 166a, on the head of Cypress Swamp, in Perg. Alex Martin Esq, Gov, & Comd-in- 268 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY chief, (at Denbury) Aug 18, 1783. Jas Glasgow Sec. John Skinner Reg of Perq. No. 312. Joseph Bateman, & Ann his wife, for £500 pd by Joseph Hosea, of Tyrell Co, N. C. sold 100a in Perg, “where I formerly lived,’ near Beaver Dam Swamp, adj John Saunders, & Dempsey Barclift. April 17, 1783. Test’ John Bateman, Samuel Hopkins. No. 3138. April 20,1777. Benjamin Harvey Esq, Sheriff of Perq; ‘““Whereas: Thomas McKnight, was indebted to William Skinner, in the sum of £870 s8 p4, also William White, & Hatten Williams, Exors of J ohn Caloway dec’d, who obtained a Writ, & exposed for sale 600a, in Perg, which was bought by Samuel Dickenson, of Edenton, Doctor of Phisic,” for £1330. Test’ William Cumming, W. Skinner. *No. 314. State of N. C. for s50, per 100a, pd by Samuel Dickenson, do grt 531a, in Perg, on North Side of Yeopim River Swamp, adj Thomas Ming, & Thomas Harmon. Gov Alex Martin, Esq, Comd-in-chief at Danbury. Aug 18, 1783. Test’ Jas Glasgow Sec. John Skinner Reg, of Pera. No. 315. S. of N. C. for s50, pd by Ezekiel Arrenton, of Pera, do grt 148a, adj William Skinner. (same as above.) No. 316. S. of N. C. for 850 pd by Hugh Griffin, of Pera, do grt 160a, at the head of Perq River Swamp, adj Ezekiel Hollowell, & Elias Stallings. (same as above.) No. 317. S. of N C. for s50, pd by David Riddick of Perg, do grt 200a, on South East Side of ‘“White’s Mill pond,” up great Branch. (same as above.) No. 318. S. of N. C. for s50, pd by Jacob Riddick, do grt 118'%4a, adj Benjamin Perry & John White. (same as above.) No. 319. S. of N. C. for s50, pd by George Whedbee, do grt 32a, adj Ben- jamin Sutton, Frederick Foster, & Noah Barclift. Alex Martin Esq, Gov, same date. A. Pearse Pro Sec. Jno Skinner Reg of Perq. No. 320. S. of N. C. for s50, pd by Charles Copeland, do grt 60a, adj Isachar Branch, “at the end of Long Ridge.” (same as above.) No. 321. S. of N. C. for s50, pd by Elias Stallings, do grt 122a, on East Side of Perg River, at the head of Cypress Swamp, adj Benjamin White, & Phillip Perry. (same as above.) No. 322. Thomas Nicholson, of Perg, for “love I bear my gr-son Joseph Nicholson, (son of Christopher) of afsd, do give 100a, at the head of a line between me, & Zachariah Nixon.” 13, 1lmo 1777. Test’ Thomas Robenson, Pierce Nixon, Barneby Nixon. No. 323. 3, 12mo 1783. John Charles, of Wayn Co, N. C. for £100 pd by Benjamin Albertson, of Perq, sold 120a, near Suttons Creek, a pat’ td John Henby, & “given by him to his gr-dau Chalkey Henby, in his will, May 5, 1752, now divided for the other half, 55a, being a part of a grt to Foster Toms, June 20, 1749, & was deeded by sd Toms, to William Charles dec’d.” Test’ Joseph Anderson, Samuel Anderson. No. 324. William Robins, & Elizabeth his wife, for £439, pd by Onepephous Damason of same, carpenter—sold 155a, in the fork of Suttons Creek. April 12, 1784. Test’ John Gibson, John Bateman. , No. 325. Henry White of Perg, planter—for £60 pd by John Parker, of same, planter—sold 90a on South West Side of Little River, & No West Side of *Bounty land. , neice mees sod LL O LAL ATMEL LLL TITRE ILE ERT BE OSE RECORDS OF DEEDS 269 Fork Swamp, adj George Boswell, formerly belonging to Robert Cox. 9, 8mo 1783. Test’ William Boswell, Jacob Boswell. No. 326. Elizabeth Barclift, widow of Joseph, for sl pd by Hugh Stevenson, both of Perg, ‘conveyed three negroes, Joan, Evan, & Judy.” Sept 9, 1783. Test’ Benjamin Reed, Asa Barclift. No. 327., Jacob Perry of Pera, for “good-will I bear my Nephew Israel Perry” (son of Israel), do give 60a Swamp land, adj land “given him by his father,” & Benjamin Winslow. Jan 3, 1784. Test’ Caleb Winslow, Thomas Twine. No. 328. Jacob Perry of Pera, for “love I bear my friend Henry Hollowell,” do give 50a of Swamp land, “between him & Abraham Twine, pat’ by me.” Aug 18, 1783. Test’ Caleb Winslow, Thomas Twine. No. 329. Jacob Perry, for “love I bear my nephew John Perry” (son of Israel), do give 35a of Swamp land, adj land “given him by his father, between him, & Caleb Winslow,” on line of Henry Hollowell. Jan 3, 1784. Test’ Caleb Winslow, Thomas Twine. No. 330. Jan 3, 1784. Jacob Perry, for £5 pd by Thomas Twine, of Pera, sold 50a, adj him, & Abraham Twine, to line of Joseph Perry. Test’ Caleb Winslow, Rachel Perry. No. 331. Jacob Perry for “good-will I bear my friend Abraham Twine” do give 50a of Swamp land, “pat by me, Aug 18, 1783, adj his father, & Henry Hollowell.” Jan 3, 1784. Test’ Caleb Winslow, Thomas Twine. No. 332. Jan 3, 1784. Jacob Perry, for £5 pd by Caleb Winslow, of Perq, sold 50a, “opposite the mouth of Deep Branch, by the side of the Swamp, below Rogerson’s Mill dam, pat my me, Aug 18, 1783.” Test’ Thomas Twine, Rachel Perry. No. 333. Ezekiel Arrington of Pera, for £31 pd by Thomas Stacy, of same— sold 50a, adj William Arrington, & Joshua Long. Aug 28, 1783. Test’ W. Skinner, Penelope Creecy. No. 334. William Newby, of Guildford Co, for £5 pd by Thomas Wilson, of Perq, sold 50a, adj Joseph, & William Wilson, John & William Moore, & Zachariah Chancey. July 19, 1784. Test’ Samuel Harrell, Gabriel Newby, Jesse Wilson. No. 335. Joshua Bagley of Pera, for £80 pd by William Roberts, of same— sold 50a on Gum Swamp, adj Hezekiah Rogerson, & Benjamin Phelps. Oct 7, 1783. Test’ Levi Munden, Roda Munden. No. 336, Henry White of Pera, “am firmly bound unto Thomas Boswell, of same—in the sum of £1000, for payment of which I bind myself, to abide by a certain bound of land, between me, & sd Boswell,” land lying on Oak Ridge. Dec 6, 1782. Test’ Jesse Perry, Thomas Brinkley, William Hollowell. No. 337. Dec 11, 1783. Jeremiah Doe, & Richard Mullen, of Perq, for £50 pd by sd Mullen, sold 50a, a little above “Ralph Doe’s Grave yard,” adj Richard Skinner, up the Road to Charles Moore’s line. Test’ James Mullen, Jacob Hollowell. No. 338. Robert Harmon of Pera, for £100 pd by Robert Nicholson, of same—sold 100a on West Side of Yeopim Creek, & Beaver Cove, adj John Wyatt, Robert Roe, Stephen Harmon, & Zachariah Webb. Mar 18,1781. Test’ William Stanton, R > Sep AER TRG PTAA OR ASA ILE LPT 270 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 339. Caleb Burnham of Perg, Tailor—for £75 pd by Tully Williams, of afsd—sold 50a on Muddy Creek, adj Noah Barclift. Test’ Richard Williams, Asa Barclift. No. 340. Spencer Williams, of Pasq Co, for £160 pd by William Reed, of Perq—sold 200a on North East Side of Perq River, formerly property of Joseph Arnold. May 27, 1783. Test’ Othniel Lessell, Thomas Reed. *No. 341. State of N. C. for s50, per every 100a, pd by Nathaniel Bratton, do grt 66a in Perg, at the head of “Strawberry Gully.” Alex Martin Esq, Gov, Comd-in-chief at Denbury Aug 18, 1783. Jas Glasgow Pro Sec. John Skinner Reg. No. 342 S. of N. C. for s50, pd by Zebulon, & Thomas Callaway, do grt 407a, on Yeopim Creek, adj William Newbegun. (same as above.) No. 343. S. of N. C. for s50, pd by John Bratton, do grt 86a, on Pratt’s Mill Swamp, adj Joseph Williams. (same as above.) No. 344. S. of N. C. for s50, pd by John Bratton, do grt 66a, on South Side of Pratt’s Mill Swamp. Gov Martin. (same as above.) At Fairfield Oct 11, 1783. No. 345. S. of N. C for s50, pd by John Bratton, do grt 51a, in the “edge of the pocosin.” Alex Martin Esq, Gov, & Comd-in-chief at Danbury Aug 18, 1783. Jas Glasgow Sec. John Skinner Reg of Perq. No. 346. S. of N. C. for s50, pd by John Bratton, do grt 25514a, near the head of Pratt’s Mill Swamp, adj Thomas Thach, & Luke Sumner. (same as above.) No. 347. S. of N. C. for s50, pd by John Bratton, do grt 55a, adj William Skinner, on ‘‘Horse pen branch.” (same as above.) No. 348. S. of N. C. for s50, pd by Isachar Branch, do grt 145a, adj Charles Copeland, in the pocosin. (same as above.) ' No. 349. 8S. of N. C. for s50, pd by Ralph Fletcher, do grt 170a, on South Side of Perq River, adj Jesse Winslow, running to Long Branch. (same as above. No. 350. S. of N. C. for s50, pd by Jacob Holland, do grt 50a, adj Jacob Hall. (same as above.) No. 351. S. of N. C. for s50, pd by Joseph Godfrey, do grt 81a, on South Side of Deep Creek, adj Isaac Layden, to line of Tully Godfrey. Alex Martin Esq, Gov & Comd-in-chief at Fairfield Oct 11, 1783. A. Pearse Pro Sec. John Skinner Reg of Perq. No. 352. S. of N. C. for s50, pd by Reuben Griffin, do grt 92a, in Spring Swamp, adj Charles Morgan, & Levi Munden. Alex Martin Esq, Gov at Dan- bury Aug 18, 1783. Jas Glasgow Sec. John Skinner Reg of Perq. No. 353. S. of N. C. for s50, pd by Jesse Perry, do grt 324a, by the side of Little River Swamp. Alex Martin Esq Gov, at Fairfield Oct 11, 1783. A. Pearse Sec. John Skinner Reg of Perq. *No 354. S. of N. C. for s50, pd by Jesse Perry, do grt 250a, near the head of Little River, adj John Hasket. (same as above.) No. 355. Tully Williams, planter—for “love I bear Richard Williams, do give 6a, adj Charles Blount, to line of Lockhart Williams, with all houses, timber.” April 12, 1784. Test’ Ed Blount, John Reed. *Bounty land. RECORDS OF DEEDS 271 No. 356. Thomas Sutton, & Sarah his wife, for £65 pd by Joseph Mullen, of same sold 128%a on So Wst Side of Little River, & Shitten Gut, formerly the property of William Arnold Dec’d, adj John Nichols. May 2, 1783. Test’ George Sutton, Isaac Mullen. No. 357. S. of N. C. for s50, pd by James Brinkley, do grt 100a, in Pratt’s Mill Swamp, along the edge thereof. Alex Martin Esq Gov, at Danbury Aug 18,1783. James Glasgow Sec. John Skinner Reg of Perg. (Bounty land.) No. 358. Thomas Sutton, & Sarah his wife, for £100, pd by Joseph Mullen, of same—sold 114a on So West Side of Little River, formerly property of William Arnold dec’d, on So Wst Side of “Shitten Gut.” May 2, 1783. Test’ George Sutton, Isaac Mullen. No. 359. Francis Foster of Perq, planter, & Rachel his wife, for £350 pd by Foster Toms, of afsd—sold 150a, on East side of Suttons Creek, adj the “new road that goes to John Toms,” parcel of land pat by Francis Foster Esq, Dec 10, 1780, & by him given to his son William, & by descent came to sd Francis, as heir-at-law of Francis Foster Esq, & sd William.” May 15, 1784. Test’ Francis Newby, H. Stevenson. No. 360. Foster Toms, & Mary his wife, of Perq, for £100 pd by John Smith, of Pasq Co, sold 100a in Perq, which was given sd Mary, (then Smith) by Joseph Murdaugh, on North West side of Cypress Creek, at the mouth of a branch below Cypress bridge, adj Benjamin Sanders, to line of Joseph Smith dec’d, (now John Smith’s) & Cypress Swamp. May 6, 1784. Test’ Francis Foster, John Toms. No. 361. William Moore of Perq, for £10 pd by John Goodwin, of afsd— sold 50a in Ballahack Swamp, & Hast side of Creek Swamp, “square with Chancey’s patent.” Jan 12,1778. Jacob Goodwin, Miriam Goodwin. No. 362. William Woodley, for £50, pd by John Woodley, both of Pera, sold 80a on West Side of Suttons Creek. William, & Zilpha Woodley. April 12, 1784. Test’ Foster Toms, Zebulon Snoden. No. 363. Ambrose Knox, of Pasq Co, for £30 pd by John Clary, of Pera, sold 80a on North side of Perq River, at the mouth of Vosses Creek, whereon Benjamin Elliott “formerly lived, & in his will gave to his son Benjamin, which was sold by Ezecution of the Sheriff,” to sd Knox. Oct 18, 1783. Test’ William Clary, George Whedbee. No. 364. Joseph Ratliff of Perg, for £331 s13 p4 pd by Humphrey Parke, of afsd, “in gold, & silver,” sold 66a on North East Side of Perq River, adj Joseph Pearse, & Benjamin Albertson. 1784. Ralph Fletcher, Cor- nelius Ratliff, Joseph Park. No. 365. Joseph Jones of Pera, planter—for £45 pd by Josiah Murdaugh, of same—sold 50a on west side of Perq River, & Southwest side of Castletons Creek, “formerly claimed by Robert Wilson.” April 12, 1784. Test’ William White, Chalkey Albertson, William Robinson. No. 366. William Arnold of Perq, for £70 pd by Francis Newby, of same— sold 130a, “petwixt Little River, & Suttons Creek, in the great Body.” Feb 20, 1784. Test’ Joseph Perrishoe. No. 367. Sept 15, 1783. Charles Moore, Sheriff of Perq; Benjamin Elliot dec’d, was indebted to William Lane, in the sum of £167 s8, & sd Sheriff, did expose for sale 80a, which was purchased by Ambrose Knox for £170. Test’ Will Cummings, T. Vail. | a8 272 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 368. Abraham Wilson of Perq, for £40 pd by John Saunders, of afsd— sold 30a, adj Isaac Lamb, “opposite Chinquepin Orchard branch.” 18, 3mo 1784. Test’ Thos Hollowell, Francis White, Thomas White. No. 369. Francis Newby of Pera, for £175 pd by Thomas Newby, of same— sold 76a on South Side of Suttons Creek, adj John Toms. Aug 20, 1783. Francis & Rachel Newby. Test’ Frederick Nixon, James Nixon. No. 370. June 1, 1784. George Simmons, of Martin Co, N. C. for £30 pd by Josiah White, of Pera, sold 300a called “Butlers Neck” which was taken up by John Brazier, “where John White now dwells, being all the land held by Elizabeth Raner, & her son John Brazier, & descended to sd Simmons, by heirship.” Test’ Jas Scott, Abner Harrell, John Smith Jr. No. 371. June 16, 1784. Benjamin Boyce of Pera, for £10 pd by Josiah White, of same—sold land called “Butlers Neck, where I now dwell, according to the ancient reputed bounds.” ‘Test’ Thos. Newby, Joseph Scott. No. 372. Mar 27,1784. Phillip Perry of Perq, for £5 pd by Benjamin Perry, of afsd—sold 50a near the head of Cypress Swamp. Test’ Robert Riddick Jr, Daniel Perry. No. 373, May 4, 1784. Charles White, & Mary his wife, of Chowan, for £33 s6 p8 pd by Jacob Riddick, of Perq, sold 25a near the “upper Bridge,” adj Benjamin Perry Sr, & John White. Test’ Benjamin Perry Jr, Ezekiel Hollo- well, Jacob Jordan. No. 374. Thomas Twine of Perq, for £5 pd by Joseph Perry, of afsd—sold 24a taken up, Aug 18,1783. Seal Jan 9,1784. Test’ Robert Riddick, Jr, Henry Hollowell, Susanna Perry. No. 375. Mar 27, 1784. Phillip Perry for £5 pd by Robert Riddick, both of Perg, sold 50a near the head of Perq River, adj Benjamin White, & Luke Stallings. Test’ Benj’n. Perry, Daniel Perry. No. 376. April 7, 1784. Richard Bacon, & Joyce his wife, of Pera, for £200 pd by Thomas Newby, of same—sold 130a on South west Side of Perq River, adj William Bond, & Mary Barker. Test’ Jos. Scott, Mary Newby, Josiah White. No. 377. Frederick Nixon, Taylor—for £14 s16 p10 pd by Keziah Pritlow, of Perq, sold 25a, in Pasq Co, adj Francis Nixon dec’d, on “Halls Creek.” Aug 29, 1783. Test’ Thomas Newby, Francis Newby. No. 378. Charles White, of Chowan, & Mary his wife, for £200 pd by John White, of Perg, sold 150a, known by the name of “Great bridge Neck” adj Jacob Riddick. May 7,1784. Test’ Jacob Riddick, Eliab Griffin, Francis Toms. No. 379. April 10, 1784. William Knowles, & Deborah his wife, of Pera, for £215, pd by Francis Newby of same—sold 215a on North Easterly Side of Perq River, ‘a little below Suttons Creek, at the mouth of Little Creek.” Test’ Joseph Pierce, John Earle. No. 380. July 10, 1784. Charles Moore, Sheriff of Perq; “exposed for sale 124a of land, the property of Zachariah Nixon, to satisfy a Judgment obtained by Josiah Granbery,” & sd land was purchased by Samuel McClannahan, for £165. Test’ J. Whedbee, Francis Foster, Thos Sutton. No. 381. Nathan Newby, & Peninah his wife, of Pera, for £60 pd by Joseph Smith, of same—sold 150a on South west side of Ballahack Swamp, adj Richard, & Jacob Goodwin, to Cypress Swamp, formerly land of Elizabeth Nixon. Oct 22, 1783. Test’ Richard Whedbee, Fred Norcom. No. 382. Benjamin Scarbrough of Perg, for £125 pd by William Skinner, of same—sold 67a, whereon “I now dwell,” near the head of Yeopim Creek, PYRE Dy A RECAST PO NEE NN TE TTI a ce aa RECORDS OF DEEDS 273 adj Jonathan Skinner, & William Stepney. Mar 5, 1782. Test’ Elizabeth Cotton. No. 388. Nathan Long of Pera, for £110 s12 pd by William Skinner, of afsd—sold 88a near the head of Yeopim Creek, adj William Stepney. June 4, 1784. Test’ John Wyatt, Alex’d. Stafford. No, 384. Robert Homes of Pera, for £250 pd by Nathan Newby, of same— sold 190a, called “Chanceys” on South Side of the River, adj William Town- send, & Robert Newby. Nov 3, 1783. Test’ Joseph Baker, Thomas Newby. No. 385. Alex. Stafford, of Pera, Ex of John Stafford dec’d, for £40 pd by Joseph Sitterson, of afsd—sold 50a near “Nags head Chapel,’ (according to sd Johns will,) adj William Knowles Mill pond, which was formerly property of William Colson dec’d. May 20, 1784. Test’ Thos Whedbee, William Roberts. No. 386. July 13, 1784. Reuben Long of Pergq, for £117 pd by Jain Blair, (surviving partner of Andrew Knox, & Co,) sold 108a on Hast side of Indian Creek, & Yeopim River. Test’ Benj’n. Phelps, John Wyatt. No. 387. William Colson of Perq, Mariner—for £30 pd by John Stafford, of same, carpenter—sold 50a near “Nags head Chappel,” adj Joseph Sitterson, at the head of William Knowles Mill pond, which was purchased by sd Colson, of James Jones. Sept 19, 1783. No. 388. Joseph Sitterson of Pera, for £16 pd by Thomas Wright, of afsd— sold 18a where sd Wright now lives, adj Nathaniel Welch, & Samuel Wright. Sept 19, 1783. Test’ Jno Lane, Samuel Jackson. No. 389. May 14, 1783. William Clemens of Perq, Carpenter—for £40 pd by John Creecy, Merchant—sold 51\a called “Oakland” in the Desert, adj Thomas Halsey, part of a pat’ to Andrew Knox, Sept 7, 1761. Test’ W. New- bold, Alex Stafford. No. 390. July 28,1784. William Newbold of Perq, Merchant—for £737 s5 p3 pd by Thomas King, of Edenton, Merchant—sold 3 lots in the Town of Hert- dord, (No 110-111-112) “now in occupation of sd Newbold, & all houses, out- houses, stables, gardens, belonging to same.” Test’ Alex Stafford. No. 391. Samuel Parsons of Tyrell Co, for £10 pd by John Creecy, of Pera, sold 30a at the “River Bank,” adj Seth Sumner, & Roger Kinyon. June 16, 1784. No. 392. Nov 7, 1780. John Donaldson of Pera, for £200 pd by John Creecy, of afsd—sold 1171a, adj Zebulon Calloway, & Samuel Penrice. Test’ Stephen Harmon, Jonathan Skinner. No. 393. Dec 7, 1784. Wm Williams of Perg, yeoman—for £125 pd by Robert Homes, of Chowan, planter—sold 120a in Perq, on N. E. side of Mill Swamp, & Deadmans Swamp. Test’ Jonathan Boulton, Joshua Wyatt. No. 394. Jesse Perry, & Elizabeth his wife, of Pera, for £34 pd by John Hasket, of same, sold 179a on fork Swamp, along Albertsons line, adj sd Hasket, —, 11mo 1784. Test’ Seth Morgan, Peter Williams. No. 395. Ralph Fletcher of Perq, planter—for £235 pd by Mark Newby, of same—sold 100a on North East Side of Perq River, adj Bettie Saint, & sd Fletcher. Nov 27, 1779. Test’ Thos. Robinson, Joseph Pearce. No. 396. Ralph Fletcher, for £40 pd by Mark Newby, sold 20a on North East Side of Perq River, adj William Wocdley. Nov 27, 1779. Test’ T. Rob- inson, Joseph Pearce. 18 pds oanapanre eRe inte a 274 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 397. Oct 2, 1784. Joseph Whedbee, & Thomazzin his wife, of Edenton, N. C. for £10 pd by Ezekiel Arrenton, of Hertford, “sold Lot No 1, in Hertford, also water lots, opposite thereto.” Test’ Thomas Creecy, Allen Bryan. No. 398. Matthew Newby, of Dobbs Co, N. C. for £100 pd by Marke Newby, of Perg, sold all “right to land, given by Jesse Newby, to Francis Newby,” adj Robert Newby, John Saunders, & Francis Jones. Nov 29, 1779. Test’ Ezekiel Arrenton, Elh’a. Ruffin. No. 399. Thomas Nicholson of Perg, for love I bear my gr-son Thomas, son of Christopher Nicholson, of same—do give 100a, “adj land of Zachariah Nixon, & William Robertson. 13, 11mo 1777. Test’ Pierce Nixon, Barnaby Nixon, Jos. Nicholson. No. 400. Elizabeth Hasket of Pera, for “love I bear my son Jesse, of same— do give a negro man named Mingo.” Jan 3, 1785. Test’ Solomon Roberts, William Hollowell. No. 401. Elliot Griffin of Perq, planter—for s40 pd by George Walton, of afsd—sold “40 yards square of the River Swamp, adj the Upper End of the Causway, River Bridge called Thomas Newbys along the Main Road 60 yards, to the Swamp.” 31, 3mo 1784. Test’ John Hudson, Uriah Hudson. No. 402. Thomas Nicholson, for “love I bear my son Nicholas Nicholson, of Perg, do give 100a, adj Little River Meeting House, & Charles Overman, where he doth now live.” Test’ P. Nixon, B. Nixon. 13, 11mo 1784. No. 403. Thomas Nicholson, for “love I bear my son Nicholas, do give 100a, between Little River Meeting House, & Charles Overmans house, to the fork of Weeks road, & the corner of Thomas Jordans garden, down to the River pocosin.” 13, 11mo 1777. Test’ Thos Robinson, Pierce Nixon, Barnaby Nixon. No. 404. Oct 30, 1783. Benjamin Boyce of Pera, for £20 pd by Thomas Newby, of same—sold 100a, adj “Sandy Ridge Road,” William Lilly, Caleb, & Job Winslow. Test’ Edward White, Robert Evans. No. 405. William Arkill of Perg, for £70 pd by Jesse Perry, of same—sold 50a on So Wst side of Little River, adj Spencer Williams, & William Hollo- well. Sept 8, 1783. Test’ Thos Brinkley, William Hollowell. - No. 406. Solomon Roberts of Perg, for £15 pd by George Boswell, of same— sold 29a, adj Elisha Murdaugh. May 7, 1784. Test’ William Arkill, Thomas Hasket. No. 407. William Robins, & John Bateman, Exors of Joseph Perrishoe, late of Perg, have sold (pursuant to his will) 95a, adj George Whedbee, (unto Samuel McClanahan, £166, now dec’d), & Elisha Albertson, to the Road. 1784. Test’ John Clayton, William Whedbee, Thomas Sutton. No. 408. April 26, 1783. Samuel Bagley of Pera, for £3 pd by Isaac Lilly, of afsd—sold 50a, part of a Pat’ unto Simon Stallings Sr, Mar 25, 1780. Test’ Jacob Bagley, Abr’m. Riddick. j No. 409. Samuel, Miriam, & Thomas Sitterson, of Pera, for £45 pd by Demsey Harrell, of afsd—sold 15a where sd Thomas now lives, on South side of land belonging to Orphans of Hercules Saint, & Jesse Copeland Dec’d. Oct 1, 1784. Test’ Joshua Bagley, Robert Cale, Hezekiah Rogerson. No. 410. Joseph Creecy, of Chowan, for “love I bear my gr-son Frederick Norcom, do give all that land bought of Edward Penrice, & Henry Hall 27a, an Island called Batts Grave.” Nov 15, 1784. Test’ Mary Creecy, Elizabeth Creecy, Frederick Creecy. TES ERS RECORDS OF DEEDS 275 No. 411. Mar 30, 1784. Richard Pratt, & Mary his wife, of Perq, for £82 pd by Frederick Sutton, of same, sold 70a, on North Side of Indian Creek, & head of Deep branch. Test’ Thos. Penrice, Reuben Long. No. 412. Spencer Williams of Pasq Co, for £16 pd by Jesse Perry Esq, of Pera, conveyed 12a on So Wst Side of Little River Swamp, adj William Hollowell. Feb —, 1784. Test’ Seth Cox, Thomas Hasket, Joshua Boswell. *No, 313. State of N. C. for s50, per each 100a, pd by Zachariah Webb, of Pera, do grt 232a, on West Side of “Broad Creek,” adj Richard Cale. Alex Martin Esq, Gov, & Comd-in-chief, at Newbern Oct 27, 1784. Jas Glasgow Sec. John Skinner Reg. No. 314. S. of N. C. for s50, pd by Joseph Godfrey, of Perq, do grt 82a, on Deep Creek, adj Charles Blount. (same as above.) No. 315. §S. of N. C. for s50, pd by Jesse Perry, of Perg, do grt 200a, near Little River, adj Charles Morgan. (same as above.) No. 316. S. of N. C. for s50, pd by Jesse Perry, do grt 100a, near Little River, adj Caleb Winslow. (same as above.) No. 317. S. of N. C. for s50, pd by Delight Nixon, of Perg, do grt 96a, on Yeopim River Swamp, adj Isachar Branch. (same as above.) No. 418. 8. of N. C. for s50, pd by Jacob Goodwin, of Perq, do grt 341la, on North Side of Balahack Swamp, adj John Creecy. (same as above.) No. 419. §. of N. C. for s50, pd by Jonathan Skinner, of Perq, do grt 140a, adj Jacob Hollowell, & Halls corner. (same as above.) No. 420. 8S. of N. C. for s50, pd by William Stepney, do grt 63a, adj John Wyatt. (same as above.) No. 421. Nov 6, 1784. John Creecy of Perq, for £50 pd by Francis Newby, of same—sold 100a on east side of Perq River, formerly land of Joseph Williams, dec’d. Test’ Samuel Sutton, Elizabeth Sutton. No. 422. Feb 19, 1785. Tullie Williams, for “love I bear my Brother Lock- heart,” doth give land, adj sd Tullie, which I purchased of Mr. John Stephenson. Test’ John Brownley, James Sumner, John Reed. No. 423. Nathan Long of Perg, for £176 pd by Sarah Ashley, of same— sold 100a, “pt of a tract given me by my Father Thomas Long, adj William Skinner, & Andrew Donoldson, whereon I now live.” June 11, 1785. Test’ Joshua Long, William Arrenton. No. 424. Sarah Whedbee, for “love I bear my four children; William, James, Martha, & Lemuel Whedbee, do give negroes, bequeathed to me by my Dec’d husband George Whedbee, except Peter, & his wife Judah, & Esther, & Jane.” July 27, 1784. Test’ Thomas Robinson, Thomas Whedbee, Daniel Parke. No. 425. Robert Nicholson, & Mary his wife, of Perq for £110 pd by Levi Creecy, of same—sold 11la on West side of Yeopim Creek, adj Jeremiah Collins, Richard Cale, James Willims, & Robert Roe. Sept 8, 1784. Test’ Richard Arrenton, Edward Wingate. No. 426. Jan 7, 1785. John Hatch, of Onslow Co, N. C. planter—for £34 s4 Pd by John Creecy, of Perq, sold 64a on No East Side of Perq River, sd land bought by Richard Sanderson, of Christopher Towe. Test’ Penelope Reed, George Reed, Thomas Reed. *(Note: These grants are probably Bounty land, for Rev Services.) P Disa k MAAALA 276 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 427. John Hatch, of Onslow Co for £138 pd by John Creecy, of Pera, sold 230a, on East Side of Perq River, & Beaver Dam Swamp. Jan 12, 1785. Test’ Foster Toms, Thomas Stevenson. No. 428. John Hatch of Onslow, for £66 s13 p4 pd by William Reed, of Perq, sold 250a over the Swamp, adj Samuel Barclift, & Foster Toms, sd land purchased of Jeremiah Caruthers, & wife. Test’ Penelope Reed, George D. Reed, Thos. Reed. No. 429. April 11,1785. Francis Newby of Pera, for £500 pd by John Creecy of same—sold 442a called “Gums,” a pat’ to James Thigpen, & sold by him to Thomas Newby, who sold sd land to sd Francis Nov 8, 1728, “now in pos- session of Samuel Skinner.” ‘Test’ Henry Hall, James Hall. No. 430. April 11, 1785. John Creecy of Pera, for £50 pd by Francis Newby of same—sold 66a whereon Cornelius Forehand now lives, adj Joseph Turner, formerly Samuel Parsons, & bought of John Hatch. Test’ Henry Hall, James Hall. No. 431. April 11, 1785. John Creecy, for £80 pd by Francis Newby, sold 150a, adj Seth Sumner, & Joseph Turner. Test’ Henry Hall, James Hall. No. 432. Reuben, & Simon Long of Pera, for £20 pd by William Long of afsd—sold 100a on North Side of Pratts Mill Swamp, “which was bequeathed to sd Reuben in his father William Longs will,” adj William Long, & Joshua Long. Nov 9, 1775. Test’ William Skinner, Miles Skinner, Lemuel Long. No. 433. State of N. C. for s50 per 100a pd by John Creecy of Pera, do grt 640a on South side of Balahack Swamp, & North side of Cat-tail Swamp. Alex Martin Esq Gov. & Comd-in-chief, at Newbern, Oct 27, 1784. No. 434. Jan 11,1785. John Boyce Sr of Pera, for £40 pd by Abram Wilson of same—sold 100a on South Side of Creek Swamp, called “Palmers Cow pen, & John Parker’s Old field” adj Thomas Ward. Test’ W. Newbold, Joseph Smith, Abraham Elliott. No. 435. Dec 21, 1784. Thomas Newby of Vir, Co of Isle of Wight, & Mary his wife, for $500 (Spanished milled), to me pd by Francis Newby, of Perq N. C. sold 542a, as per pat’ to James Thigpen, Nov 8, 1728, & by him sold to sd Thomas, “part in Perq, & part in Chowan Co,” adj Evan Skinner, in Bear Swamp. Test’ John Nixon, Exum Newby. No. 436. Jan 29, 1785. Thomas Harvey of Pera, for £450 pd by Francis Newby of same, Merchant—sold 305a on Hast Side of Suttons Creek, bought by sd Harvey of Edmond Blount, & by sd Blount of Foster Toms. June 27, 1777. Test’ John Creecy, John Moran. No. 437. April 11, 1785. John Creecy of Pergq, for £150 pd by Francis Newby of afsd—sold 230a On East Side of Perq River, pat’ by Edward Turner. Test’ Henry Hall, James Hall. No. 438. Samuel Parsons of Tyrell Co N. C. for £90 pd by Francis Newby of Perq sold 150a on North East Side of Perq River, a grt to Richard Whedbee, & by him sold to Parsons, & “came by descent to sd Samuel, the younger,” at the side of Beaver Dam Swamp, adj Seth Sumner. July 5, 1785. Test’ Foster Toms, John Creecy. No. 439. April 11, 1785. Thomas Harvey, for £55 pd by Richard Haughton sold 11a on South Side of Perq River, adj sd Harvey, bought of William Scar- brough. July 4,1778. Test’ William White, Joseph Harvey. No. 440. Jacob Overman of Perq, planter—for “love I bear my son John, of same, planter—have given 58a on So West Side of Little River,” adj Joshua SO il MNS NE cas SIO SETS re A a ye So ER SEE, COE ~ RECORDS OF DEEDS 277 Boswell, (near the head of little branch) and William Hollowell. 14, 1mo 1782. Test’ William Hollowell, Barnaby Boswell. No. 441. Francis Jones of Perq, planter—& Rachel his wife, for £100 pd by Phineas Lamb, of same—sold 75a on North East Side of Cypress Swamp, near the mouth of Deep Branch. 21, 5mo 1785. Test’ Caleb White, Benj’n. White, Milicent White. No. 442, Benjamin Albertson Sr, of Perq, for £10 pd by John Hasket, of same—sold 10a, in “fork Swamp,” adj John Parker, & sd Hasket. —, 2mo, 1785. Test’ Nathan White, Samuel Nixon. No. 443. July 6, 1785. Gosby Toms of Perg, for £50 pd by John Toms, of same—sold 100a, adj sd John Toms, Richard Whedbee, & Francis Newby. Test’ Foster Toms. No. 444. Eliab Griffin of Perq, planter—for £20 pd by Benjamin White, of afsd—sold 50a on North East Side of Perq River, adj Josiah Griffin, Solomon Elliott, & Josiah White. 20, 4mo 1785. Test’ Charles White, Josiah Griffin. No. 445. Gosby Toms of Pera, for £200 pd by Foster Toms, of same—sold 100a on North Hast Side of Suttons Creek, part of a grt to Samuel Charles, Oct 19, 1768, (by him sold) adj Francis Foster Esq, & Nathaniel Nicholson. May 24, 1785. Test’ Edmond Wood, Joseph Turner Jr, J. Whedbee. No. 446. July 14, 1785. Charles Moore Esq, Sheriff of Perq; Zachariah Nixon, late of Perq dec’d, Joshua Toms, & Caleb Toms, were indebted to William Lowther, & Co; (Judgment was obtained) sd Sheriff did expose for sale 65a, on west side of Suttons Creek, adj Samuel Anderson, William Woodley, & Fras Newby, which was purchased by Thomas Hosea, for £2 855. Test’ Foster Toms, Thomas Jones. No. 447. Joseph Scott of Pasq, for £34 pd by Thomas Wilson, of Perq, “sold 300a, known by the name of ‘Wells Meeting house land’ beginning at Spring branch, across Cannons line, to the line of Thomas Jessop, from thence to the River pocosin, & the mouth of Spring branch.” 22, lmo 1785. Test’ Joseph Newby, Samuel Elliott, Sam’l. Wallis. No. 448. William Winslow of Perg, farmer—for £152 s10 pd by Benjamin White, of afsd, Miller—sold 152a on North East Side of Perq River, adj Jesse Winslow, Orphan of Timothy Winslow, Jacob Winslow, Uriah Hudson, & George Walton, to the mouth of Long branch. Feb 21, 1785. Test’ Caleb White, Miles White, Seth White. No. 449. William Wilson, of Randolph Co, N. C. by “power of Att’ given me by Thomas Jessop of Guilford Co,” for £150 pd by Thomas Wilson, of Perq, sold 294a, at the main road, in Spring branch, adj Jacob Cannon, the River, & the mouth of Spring branch. 17, Imo 1785. Test’ Thomas Draper, Jonah Robinson, Samuel Elliott. No. 450. Henry White of Perg, for £90 pd by John Overman, of same— sold 50a on “Rich Neck branch,” adj John Stanton. 1, lmo 1785. Test’ William Hollowell, Charles Overman. No. 451. Charles Moore Sr, Sheriff of Perq; in con’ of £10 s8 p6 pd by Robert Homes of Chowan, sold land in Perq on Mill Swamp, “as per deed of William Williams, in sd Co, which was sold for debt, due from Joseph Williams Dee’d,” April 11, 1785. Test’ George Walton, Thomas Newby. ; No. 452. 4, 4mo 1785. Thomas Nicholson of Pasq Co, for £180 pd by Ben- jamin Albertson, of Perq, sold 100a, near Little River Bridge, in Perq, adj Zachariah Nixon, sd land “‘conveyed to me by my Gr-father Thomas Nicholson, Sau at Usa Lael ——<—_— lh | — — 278 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY by deed of gift.” Thomas, & Mary Nicholson. 13, 11mo 1777. Test’ Joseph Scott, Elliott Scott. No. 453. John Nixon of Perq, for “love I bear my mother, Keziah Pritlow, do give all my right, of certain parcel of undivided negroes bequeathed to me, in the will of my father, Francis Nixon dec’d.” April 5, 1785. Test’ Thomas Robinson, Francis Newby. No. 454. June 13, 1785. Charles Moore, Sheriff of Perq; “John Pierce, late of Perq was indebted unto Thomas Newby, Thomas Hosea, Malachi Jones, Seth Sumner, & Joshua Toms, in the sum of £81 s13 p2, for which a Levie was made against his Estate, & sd Sheriff, did sell 100a, to satisfy same, Land near the head of Newby’s Mill pond, up Vosses Creek, adj Charles Clary, Margaret Fletcher, & Zachariah White, which was purchased by William Clary, for £100 s13 p9. Test’ Chas. Moore Jr, Joseph Draper, Joseph Harvey. No. 455. Dec 9, 1783. Reuben Long, & Penninah his wife, of Pera, for £100 pd by William Arkill, of same—sold 50a on Pratts Mill pond, adj Joshua Long, & Thomas Long, taken up by Banks. Test’ Thomas Brinkley, Thomas Penrice. No. 456. Thomas Wilson, & Elizabeth his wife, of Pera, for £110 pd by Thomas Draper, of afsd—sold 100a near “Welses Meeting house,” running to the River pocosin. 17, 1 mo 1785. Test’ Josiah Robinson, Samuel Elliott, Joseph Gilbert. ; No. 457. Miles Gale Skinner, of Perq, for £80 pd by Jonathan Skinner, of afsd—“transferred all right in a certain entry of land, (200) on the head of Richard Arrentons first entry, in Jesse Eason Office,” adj sd Jonathan. July 25, 1778. Test?’ Wm. Newbold. No. 458. Mar. 24,1785. John Reed of Pera, planter—for £100 pd by William Reed, of same, planter—sold 25a, in Durants Neck, “part of land left him by his Father Joseph Reed in his will,” adj Elizabeth Jacocks, & the “new main road.” Test’ Charles Moore, Samuel Langston. No. 459. Joseph Riddick, of Gate Co, for £100 pd by William Robinson, of Perq. in behalf of Charles Overman, Aaron Morris, & Sarah Nicholson, sold 187a, on South west Side of Little River, by Beaver Cove, adj Joseph McAdams, & Weeks. Jan 20, 1785. Test’ Reuben Riddick, Edward Beneman. No. 460. Elizabeth Bogue of Pera, for “love I bear my Dau Elizabeth, of afsd—do give one yoke of oxen, for her right, & benefit.” April 5, 1785. Test’ John Toms. No. 461. Isacher Branch of Pera, for £25 pd by Christopher Hodgins (Hudgins), of same—sold 50a on North Side of Yeopim River Swamp, at the head of “Forked Swamp,” adj John Johnson. July 9, 1785. Test’ Thomas Norman, Ann Liles, No. 462. John Guyer of Pera, & Abigail his wife, for £25 pd by John Winslow, (son of Joséph) of same—sold 25a, part of a pat’ to John Perrishoe, Feb 18, 1775. John & Abigail Guyer. Sarah Morris. Seal 1, 7mo 1785. Test’ John Winslow, Simon Lilly, Silas Draper. No. 463. Isaac Wilson, & Roda his wife, of Pera, for £6 pd by Job Chappel, of same—sold 10a “upon the fork of Mill Swamp, bought of Thomas Newby of Virginia.” Oct 21, 1784. Test’ Pritlow Elliott, Thos Hollowell. No. 464. Willis Butler, Admix of Thomas McNider; late of Chowan Co, N. C. pursuant to an Order of Court, of Perq Co, for £20 pd by Joshua Long, of same—sold tract of land in Perg, “on South Side of Pratts Mill Swamp,” SRS TK [TORTS RECORDS OF DEEDS 279 adj James Brinkley, which was sold by William Wyatt to Jeremiah Pratt, (the elder) & by Jeremiah Pratt Jr, (his son) sold to sd McNider. June 3, 1785. Test’ James Mullen. No. 465. Thomas Robinson, for £1 Sterling, pd by “my Brother William Robinson, with love, & good-will I do bear have given, a parcel of land 310a, which was bequeathed unto my dec’d Brother, Joseph, by my Father Joseph Robinson dec’d, with “provision, if he die without issue,” to William Robin- son (before sd), part of 4 surveys.” 1, 7mo 1785. Test’ Elizabeth Robinson, Aaron Morris, Miriam Morris. No. 466. Joseph Sutton of Pera, farmer—for £111 sl7 pd by Chalkey Albertson, of same—sold 78a on West Side of Suttons Creek. May 13, 1785. Test’ Seth Sumner, Joseph Perisho. No. 467. Joseph Sutton, planter—for £81 sl pd by Joseph Perisho, of Pera, sold 50a on Suttons Creek. May 13, 1785. Test’ Seth Sumner, Chalkey Albertson. No. 468. Capt Joseph Sutton, of Perq, for £17 s2 pd by Joseph Perisho, of same—sold 1214a on West side of Suttons Creek, adj Seth Sumner. May 1, 1785. Test’ Chalkey Albertson, Ana Saunders. No. 469. “I John Barclift hath no right to the land I live on, only as I have leased it, for my life time, sd land entailed on John Turner, & his heirs, so I give up my right to him.” June 5, 1784. Test’ Moses Jackson, Sam’l. Barclift, Abram Knowles. No. 470, John Turner Jr, of Perq, Farmer—for £250 pd by Abner Knowles, of afd—sold 75a on South west Side of Little River, adj Elizabeth Barclift, Joseph Mullen, & the pocosin, June 5, 1784. Test’ Moses Jackson, Samuel Barclift, John Barclift. No. 471. Benjamin Gilbert, heir-at-law of Joseph Gilbert Dec’d, for £47 pd by Benjamin Saunders, both of Perg, sold 23a on S. W. Side of Perq River, adj sd Saunders. April 16, 1784. Test’ W. W. Barber, Benjamin Smith. No. 472. Job Branch of Pera, for £150 pd by Isachar Branch, of afsd—sold 88a “in Tyrell Co” ? on Chappel Swamp, along Suttons line to a branch known as “Holly Neck Branch.” May 3, 1783. Test’ Fred Luten. No. 473. Isachar Branch of Pera, for £26 pd by Job Branch, of afsd—sold 100a, on North Side of “Samuel Dickersons Mill Swamp.” Mar 10, 1785. Test’ Fred’k. Luten, Lemuel Long. No. 474. April 6,1785. James Chew of Pera, for £60 pd by Richard Skinner, of same—sold 100a, adj sd Skinner, & Charles Moore, “being land my Father bought of Abraham Jennett, & fell to me.” Test’ Benjamin Saunders, Job Miller. No. 475. April 11, 1785. Hugh Miller of Perq for £5 pd by Jacob Riddick, of afsd sold 80a, (Swamp land) on South side of River Swamp, adj Stallings, & Powell, “at Hollowells old bridge.” Test’ Exum Newby, Benjamin Perry Jr. No. 476. John Barrow, & Martha his wife of Pera, for £50 pd by James Skinner, of same—sold 50a on east side of Yeopim Creek, adj John Skinner. April 13, 1785. Test’ Nich’s. Skinner, Eri Barrow. No. 477. Oct 11, 1785. John Wyatt of Pera, Planter—“stands bound” unto Ambrose Knox, Merchant—for the payment of £1900, as by bond, assigns 3800a, slaves, household furniture, horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, & farming utensils. (Bankrupt sale.) Test’ William Stepney, J. Lane. 280 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 478. Sept 21, 1785. John Wyatt, for £1510 pd by Ambrose Knox, of Pasq Co, sold 4 tracts of land, in Perq, 1st on Southwest Side of Yeopim Creek, (87a) where sd Wyatt now lives, 2d on North side of Yeopim River, called “Stevens” 112a, 3d on North side of Yeopim River called “Phillips,” 196a, 4th on North Side of Yeopim River called “Felts Point,” 60a. Test’ Jas. Iredell, J. Lane. No. 479. Job Branch of Perg, for £12 pd by Isachar Branch, of afsd—sold 21a, “within lines” of sd Isachar Branch Sr. Mar 10, 1785. Test’ Fred’k Luten, Lemuel Long. No. 480. Jan 5, 1785. John White of Pera, for £7 pd by Jacob Riddick, of same—sold 21%a, on the Side of “Reedy Branch,” ad sd Riddick. Test’ Seth Riddick, Benjamin Perry Jr. No. 481. July 27, 1785, Jacob, & Sarah Riddick, for £100 pd by John White, both of Perq, sold 150a, on North Side of Pera River, adj Isaac Wilson, which Robert Riddick bought of Stephen Thomas, formerly Joseph Jessops. Test’ Phillip Perry, Benjamin Perry Jr. No, 482. John Staunton of Perq, for £80 pd by Thomas Layden, of afsd— sold 50a which my “Brother Thomas bequeathed to his son Thomas, & sd Thomas sold to me, %a, where he now lives, excepting right of Thompeon ? Staunton, widow of my sd Brother,’ adj Joseph Godfrey. Feb 14, 1785. Test’ Foster Toms, Joseph Turner Jr. No. 483. Mary William, (deed of gift) negroes Daniel, & Hannah, to my Children Milly, John, Mary, Thomas, & Sarah Williams; “my dec’d husband James Williams.” Sept 23, 1776. Test’ Isachar Branch, John Wilson, Job Branch. : No. 484. Jan 31, 1785. Simeon Long & Grizzell his wife, for £500 pd by Thomas Harvey, all of Perq, sold 260a on North east side of Yeopim Creek, adj John Skinner, James Skinner, & Zebulon Calloway, where sd Long now dwells. Test’ John Wyatt, Samuel Penrice. No. 485. April 12, 1784. Charles Moore, Sheriff of Pera; John Calloway, late of Perg, was indebted unto Ambrose Knox, Admix of Joshua Wyatt dec’d in the sum of £203 s16 p3, & sd Sheriff, did “levy on all lands belonging to sd Calloway, on yeopim Creek, with grist mill thereon,” did expose for sale same, which was purchased by Thomas Jones, for £312 s10 p4. Test’ Josiah Jordan Jr, Benj’n Saunders. No. 486. Mar 18, 1784. Richard Pratt, & Mary his wife, of Perq for £170 s12 pd by Reuben Long, sold 108a, on east side of Indian Creek, & Yeopim River, “on the deep branch.” Test’ Fred’k Luten, Thomas Penrice. No. 487. Richard Pratt, for £147 pd by Willis Butler, of Chowan, sold 147a on West side of Indian Creek, adj James Mullen. April 12,1785. Test’ Thomas Brinkley, Thomas Penrice. No. 488. Jan 7, 1784. Jonathan Skinner, & Esther his wife, of Pera, for £60 pd by Nathan Skinner, of same—sold 109a, by the side of Yeopim Creek, whereon John Wilson now lives, which Andrew Collins, bought of James M. McMullen dec’d. Test’ William Stepney, Joshua Long. No. 489. William Skinner of Pera, for £5 pd by Nathan Skinner, of same— sold “all right in land within mentioned.” Jan 11, 1785. Test’ Nathan Long. No. 490. Lemuel Barclift of Perq, for £12 pd by Foster Toms, of same— sold 41%4a. July 18,1784. Test’ John Toms, Joseph Turner Sr. TDS EEN LET ATES LE AEDES ELLIE RAT TTC LEI EE SE IESE EBERT Ett - aa 7 ——EEe ° Taine EAT Gach) TREE RE RT: TERRA SL LET MAO TTT NG RY TS RO eR IR TE aman ep a. RECORDS OF DEEDS 281 No. 491. Gilbert Leigh, of Chowan, for £10 pd by Joseph Hosea, of Pergq, sold 414a, at the mouth of Muddy Creek, ‘“‘an Hstate of Inheritance.” Oct 7, 1784. Test’ Joseph Barclift, Z. Snoden. No. 492. Joseph Jones of Perg, Planter—for £150 pd by Joseph Mullen, of same—sold 153a on So Wst Side of Little River. Feb 11,1785. Test’ William Arnold, Joseph Bedgood, Isaac Mullen. No. 493. Elizabeth Barclift, & Abner Knowles, of Perq, for £100 pd by Moses Jackson, of afsd—sold 25a on South west side of Little River, adj Samuel Barclift, & Joseph Mullen. June 21,1784. Test’ John Barclift, Joshua Turner. *No. 494. Jan 8, 1785. John Stevenson, of Pasq Co, for £125 pd by Joseph Mullen, of Perq, sold 100a, on South west side of Little River, known by the name of “Brick House plantation.” Test’ Othrail Lassell, John Clayton. No. 495. James Skinner, & Ann his wife, of Perq, for £50 pd by Eri Barrow, of afsd sold 62a on east side of Yeopim Creek, adj John Skinner. April 13, 1785. Test’ Richard Skinner, Jno. Barrow. No. 496. Soloman Roberts of Perq, for £80 pd by “my Mother Mary Roberts” of afsd conveyed 50a, on South west Side of Little River, adj sd Mary, to Winslows & Benjamin Roberts line. 1, 2mo 1785. Test’ William Roberts, Benjamin Roberts. No. 497. Sept 27, 1784. John Reed, & Elizabeth Jacocks, Exors of Joseph Reed, dec’d, & William Reed, planter—all of Perq, for £290, pd by sd William, sold 75a, “near Durants point, opposite the causway,” land that sd Joseph, willed to above, adj sd Elizabeth Jacocks. Test’ Thomas Stephenson, Mary Reed. , No. 498. Aug17,1785. John White, & Huldah his wife, for £40 pd by Josiah Riddick, all of Perg, sold 5344a, on west Side of “Sandy Ridge road,” adj Mary Barker. Test’ Benjamin Perry Jr, Jacob Riddick. No. 499. July 27, 1785. John White, & Huldah his wife, for £200 pd by Jacob Riddick, of Perqg, sold 100a, on South Side of Perq River Swamp, opposite long point,” adj Orphans of John White Sr, dec’d. Test’ Phillip Perry, Benj’n. Perry Jr. No. 500. State of N. C. for s50, per each 100a, pd by Ephrim Wingate, do grt 100a, in Perq, adj Edward Wingate, & Benjamin Sutton. Alex Martin Esq, Gov, & Comd-in-chief, at Newbern Oct 27, 1784. No. 501. S. of N. C. for s50, pd by Thomas Harmon, do grt 32a, on North side of Yeopim River. (same as above.) No. 502. §. of N. C. for s50, pd by John Wyatt, do grt 120, on North Side of Perq River, “between bull, & broad creeks, in beaver cove Swamp” adj Zachariah Webb. (same as above.) No. 503. S. of N. C. for £10, per each 100a, pd by John Hasket, do grt 50a “on bee pond fork, of Vosses Creek Swamp” adj Thomas*Hollowell. Feb 16, 1786. Richard Caswell Esa, Gov, & Comd-in-chief, at Kinston. Jas Glasgow Sec.. John Skinner Reg of Pera. No. 504. Feb 12, 1782. Jacob Holland, & Elizabeth his wife, of Perq, for £20 pd by Richard Banks, of afsd—sold 50a, adj Green Thach, & Jacob Hall. Test’ Reuben Long, Joshua Long. *A map in one of the Deed Books shows a landing on Little River called “Brick House.” ——— 282 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 505. Nathan Maudlin of Perq, for £41 pd by Joseph Wells, of same, sold 50a on N. W. Side of Suttons Creek. Oct 6, 1785. Test’ Cornelius Ratliff, John Saunders. No. 506. June 6,1785. John Creecy of Pera, for “9000 Red Oak Staves,” sold land bought of Samuel Pearsons, at R Banks, 75a, adj Sumner, & Roger Kinyon. Test’ Wm. Clemens, Joseph Morris. No. 507. July 25, 1785. William Arkill, for £160 pd by Phillip Perry, sold 160a, by the “run of Little River,” adj Solomon Roberts, “near the side of the desert,” Thomas Brinkley’s corner, & Jesse Perry Esq. Test’ Jesse Perry, Benjamin Perry. No. 508. Sept 12,1785. John Gibson of Pera, planter—for £50 pd by Joseph Mullen, of afsd—sold 60a on West Side of Little River, & South Side of Deep Creek, a “deed of grt, from Joshua Barclift, to my Father, Jas. Gibson, with 40a, between the head of sd land, & Thomas Layden, which was given my Brother Jas. Gibson, in the will of my father.” Test’ Francis Layden, Lock- hart Williams, Geo. Sutton. No. 509. Peter Hines, of Wayne Co, N. C. for £10 pd by Wm Skinner, of Perg, sold 15a, the South-east part of land grt to Francis Beasley, Oct 8, 1717, adj Miles Harvey, Charles Moore, Richard Skinner, & Joseph Barrow. Sept 17, 1785. Test’ Wm. Richards. No. 510. Thomas Jones of Pera, for £74 pd by William Skinner, of same— sold 11la, “near the head of Thomas Jones Mill pond, on both sides of the great Swamp,” adj Alex Lillington, part of a grt to sd Lillington, “nigh a place called Tongue Thicket.” Oct 12, 1784. Test’ Wm. Richards. (Grt to sd Lillington Mar 13, 1694.) No. 511. John Pointer, & Mary his wife, (heir of Samuel McClanahan dec’d) for three tracts, to us secured, & £5 pd by Elizabeth Nixon, (the other coheir) do assign to her 299a, which sd Samuel bought of Caleb Twine, & another tract, purchased by same, of Jacob Morgan 50a, also 120a, contiguous, bought of Charles Moore, Sheriff of Perq; the whole 478a. Oct 1, 1785. Test’ Thomas Hosea, Geo Sutton. No. 512. Thomas Stafford Sr, of Perq, former—for “love I bear my son Thomas of afsd—have given 14a, where I now live,” adj John Saunders. April 23, 1785. Test’ Henry Raper, Jr., Thomas Bateman. No. 513. Caleb Bundy, (son of Josiah) of Pasq Co, for £20 pd by Silas Hasket, of Pera, sold 50a, on fork Swamp, which was conveyed to me, by Spencer Williams, adj John Hasket, & John Parker. 11, 3mo 1785. Test’ Levi Munden, Thomas Hasket. No. 514. Rebecca Clayton of Perg, for “love I bear my son John, do give unto sd John’s son David, three negroés,” Mingo, Shadrick, & Jack. Oct 8, 1785. Test’ James Sumner, Elizabeth Clayton. No. 515. Mary McClannahan, widow of Samuel dec’d, & Elizabeth Nixon, one of the co-heirs of sd Samuel, for “three tracts secured to us,” by John Pointer, & Mary his wife (the other heir) transferred to them 100a, near the head of Deep Creek, which sd Samuel bought of Zebulon Snoden, also 95a contiguous to it, sd Samuel bought of Williiam Robins, & 149a, near Nags head Chappel,” which sd Samuel bought of Spencer Williams, the whole 344a. Oct 1, 1785. Test’? Thomas Hosea, Geo. Sutton. No. 516. Thomas Staunton of Perq, for an “exchange, with my Father John Staunton, of same—do acquit sd John & conveyed 66a, which my uncle Thomas RECORDS OF DEEDS 283 Staunton, bequeathed to me in his will,” excepting right of Thompeson? Staunton, widow of sd Thomas, her life, 50a, adj Joseph Godfrey, called “Hawkins folly,” belonging to Joseph Mullen. 14, 2mo 1785. Test’ 3 No. 517. Aug 6, 1785. Jacob Morgan of Pera, for £50 pd by Francis Newby, of same, sold 80a, called “Charles Morgan’s” on Vosses Creek, adj Francis Newby, along the Creek side. Test’ Seth Sumner, Jacob Wyatt, Sarah Whedbee. No. 518. May 11, 1785. Thomas Newby, & Francis Newby, both of Pergq, for £250 pd by sd Francis, sold “all my part of a tract of land, left me by my Father Nathan Newby, to be equally divided between us,” adj Samuel Mc. Clannahan 200a, also a peice in Currituck given them “in like manner,” where Thomas Pugh lived. Test’ Richard Skinner, J. Lane, John Mercer. No. 519. John Stanton of Perq for “love I bear my son Thomas, & for an exchange of land, do give 66a, near the head of Little River,” adj John Overman. 14, 2mo 1785. Test’ Levi Munden, Thomas Layden, John Bailey. No. 520. July 28, 1785. Joseph McAdams of Pera, “am firmly bound” unto Ambrose Knox, for the payment of £18-13s-4p as per note, sold 100a, near Deep Creek. Test’ J. Lane, Hugh Nox (Knox). No. 521. Joseph Turner, son of Edward dec’d, of Perq for “love I bear my son Joseph of afsd—do give 200a, on west side of my land,” adj Thomas, & James Whedbee, on North East side of Deep Creek Swamp. Sept 4, 1785. Test’ Charles Moore, Foster Toms. No. 522. Sept.18, 1784. Charles Moore, Sheriff of Perq; Whereas: Joseph Jones of Perq dec’d, was indebted unto David, George & Benjamin White, of Pasq Co, & Joseph Sutton & Thomas Whedbee, of Perg, in the sum of £133 s13 p3, & sd Sheriff “to satisfy same, did expose for sale 250a, in Pergq,” which Joseph Mullen bought, for £101 s16. Test’ Joshua Skinner, Nathaniel Williams. "No. 523. Nov 9, 1782. Katherine Creecy, Thomas & Sarah Creecy, his wife, for £200 pd by Richard Arrington, all of Pergq, “doth sell 100a, on North east side of Yeopim River,” adj John Wyatt, & Richard Cale, sd land given sd Thomas, in the will of his father, John Creecy. Test’ William Arrenton, William Arrenton Jr. No. 524. Feb 14,1785. Joshua Wyatt of Chowan, for £60 pd by Luke White, of Perq, sold 50a on east side of the mouth of Yeopim Creek, adj Orphans of Ephrim Luten. Test’ Wm Standin, Chas Collins. No. 525. Nov 11, 1758. Right Hon’ble John Ear] Granville, for s10, pd by Robert Riddick, hath grt 190a, in Perg on West side of Perq River, adj Lemuel Powell, “in the Parish of Berkeley.’ Test’ Geo Disbrowe, Thos. Jones. John Skinner Reg of Pera. No. 526. State of N. C. for s50, per each 100a, pd by John Toms, of Perq, do grt 26a, on South East side of Suttons Creek, “including a branch of sd Creek, called Gum Swamp,” adj Williaim Bogue, now the property of Francis Newby. Richard Caswell Esq, Gov, & Comd-in-cheif at Kinston Sept 21, 1783. Jas Glasgow Sec. John Skinner Reg. No. 527. §S. of N. C. for s50, pd by John Hasket, of Pera, do grt 100a, on Southeast side of Little River, adj land formerly Robert Cox’s. (same as above.) No. 528. Thomas Caruthers of Perq, for “love I bear my Sons James, William, & Mary, of afsd—do give household furniture.” Sept 2, 1785. Test’ Mary Maudlin, Elizabeth Albertson, Chalkey Albéftson. ET ee a 284 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY No. 529. Thomas Holloway of Pera, for £8 pd by Joseph Mullen, of afsd— sold 52a, “on Landing road,” & Samuel Barclift’s line. (Brick House Landing on Little River.) Test’ Joseph Clayton, Levi Munden. No. 530. July —, 1758. Whereas: Zachariah Nixon of Perg, was indebted to Joshua Toms, & Judgment was obtained, & the “Sheriff did sell a parcel of land, to satisfy same”—which was bought by Francis Newby, for £25 s7 p4. Charles Moore Sheriff. Test’ Zachariah Newby. No. 531. 12, 7mo 1785. Caleb Trueblood, of Pasq Co, Ex of the will of Thomas Wilson, of Perg, did “expose for sale’ land in Pera, which was pur- chased by Josiah Jordan, for £40 s4 p7. Test’ Joseph Scott, Levi Munden. No. 532. Thomas Jessop of Pera, for £60, pd by Joseph Elliott, (son of Abraham) of same—sold 60a on N. E. Side of Perq River, adj the main road, “opposite to Wells Meeting house.” 25, 4mo 1785. Test’ John Goodwin, Samuel Harrell. No. 533. Robert Holmes, & Mary his wife, of Chowan, planter—for £40 pd by John White, of Perg, planter—sold 531%a, adj Mary Barker, on the road. July 26, 1785. Test’ Eliaz Griffin, Jacob Riddick. No. 534. Thomas Robinson, for sl, pd by “my Brother William, for love I bear him, have given 310a, left in the will of my dec’d Father, Joseph Robin- son, to my Dec’d brother Joseph, who died without heirs.” 1, 7mo 1785. Test’ Aaron Morris, Jr, Miriam Morris, Elizabeth Robinson. No. 535. Richard Pratt of Perq, for £57, pd by James Brinkley, of same— sold 57a on South & West side of “Pratts Mill pond.” Aug 8, 1785: Test’ Reuben Long, Thomas Long. No. 536. Dec 6, 1784. Benjamin Newby of Pera, for £60 pd by Abner Harrell, of afsd—sold 40a on North east side of Perq River, “where sd Newby now dwells,” adj Nathan Lacey, & John Guyer. Benjamin, & Sarah Newby. Test’ Thomas Willson, John Clary, Obed Elliott. No. 537. June 10, 1785. Charles Moore, Sheriff of Perq; Joseph Perrisho, was indebted unto Foster Toms, in the sum of £581 s3 p9, Admix of Joshua Toms Dec’, & sd Sheriff, “took possession of 150a, near Nags head Chappel, & sold same to satisfy sd claims,” which was purchased by Edmond Blount, for £449 319. Test’ Henry Hall, Nathan Long. No. 538. Jan —, 1786. Jesse Perry Esa, Sheriff of Perq; John Thach late of sd Co dec’d, was indebted to Andrew Knox, & Co, for “recovery of which Jane Blair surviving partner obtained Judgment,” & sd Sheriff exposed for sale land on North Side of Indian Creek Swamp, called “Pratts Mill Swamp,” now in possession of John Thach, where Joseph Williams formerly lived, pur- chased by James Bush, for £21. Test’ Charles Moore, Richard Skinner. No. 539. Nov 3, 1784. William Williams of Pera, planter—for £27 s10 pd by John Creecy, “sold land formerly belonging to Joseph Williams, dec’d, which was given in the will of sd Joseph, to sd William,” lying on East side of Perq River, adj Francis Newby. Test’ Hend’n. Luten, Foster Toms. No. 540. Jan 9, 1786. Jean Blair, surviving partner, of Ambrose Knox, & Co; William Lindsay, late of the Town of Hertford, Mariner—did sell to Andrew Knox, & Co, 1 Lot in sd Town (No 8) which was “forfeited” to sd Jean Blair. Test’ James Iredell. ‘ ' RECORDS OF DEEDS 285 No. 541. Amos Slack, & Penelope his wife, of Starrington, Co of New London, Conn, for $800 pd by Peleg Lawton, of Perq, sold 50a called “Folly land.” Aug 1, 1784. Test’ Nathaniel Miner, John Deneson. No. 542. Peley Lawton of Pera, for £112 sl0 pd by Joshua Skinner, of same—sold 50a, near Mines Creek by the name of “Folly land.” Sept 28, 1784. Test’ Thomas Harvey. PETITIONS Alphabetically Arranged Anderson, Joseph, Gent; Kings Att’ by law appointed. Jan 1739. Arranton, William, for Adix, on Est of Ebinezer Leary dec’d. July 1771. Arranton, William, for an Audit of Andrew Knox’s act Martha Halsey’s Est. July 17, 1764. Arnold, Elizabeth (d of John dec’d) who m Thomas Knoles, for Est, “out of the hands of Sarah Parsons, widow, & Ex of Samuel dec’d.” Oct 1745. Ashley, Joseph, died intestate, John Ashley prayed for Admix. (no date). Ashley, Joseph, dec’d, William Ashley, for an Order to sell perishables. Apl 18, 1785. Barber, Aaron, for Est “out of the hands of his Gar, Wm Wood, being 21 years of age.” April 23, 1750. Barber, Mary, Admix of the Est of her Dec’d husband Moses, for an Order to sell “Stock.” Oct 16, 1764. Barclift, Elizabeth, widow of Joseph, for Admix on his Est. July 7, 1760. She relinquished her right of Admix, in favor of John Steverson. April 19, 1762. Barclift, John, to be appointed Gar to Noah Barclift, Orphan of John. Aprill 17, 1769. Barclift, John, and Ann his wife. Jan 3, 1739. Barclift, Joshua, for Admix on Est of George Snowden, “his wife Jane re- linquishing her right.” Oct 15, 1743. Barclift, Elender, “has gave up her wright of Admix on Est of Demson Barclift, in favor of Asa Barclift.” Apl 12, 1775. Bagley, Thomas, for his wife Est (Martha) who was widow of Samuel Moore, “now in the hands of Nathan Newby dec’d.” Aprill 18, 1763. Bagley, Thomas, for an Audit of Thomas Bagley Est. (same date). Bagley, Betty, for Admix on Est of her dec’d husband, William Bagley. (no date). Barrow, William, dec’d, Dowdy Barrow prays for Admix. April 1762. Bateman, Thomas, Jr, dec’d (son of Joseph) sale of his Est. May 17, 1763. Bartlet, Durant (Barclift) & Elizabeth his wife, for an Audit of Thos. Noles Est. Jan, 19, 1768. Blount, Charles, rented to Capt Joseph Jones a plan’ called ‘Ware Point,” prayed for an Audit of his act, —— 1773-77. Blount, Joseph, for “appraisement of negroes, belonging to Est of Mr. Macrora Scarbrough.” Oct 1753. Bogue, Jesse, for a division of the Est of John Morgan dec’d ‘who died intestate.” Oct 1764. Boswell, Joshua (age 21), for Est out of hands of James Henley. Jan 1738. Budget, Daniel, m Ann widow of Will’m Snowden before Oct 1759 (Auditors Act.) ee EEE 286 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Burns, John, a resident on the Court house lot, house belonging to Joshua Skinner prays for “Licence to keep an Ordinary.” July 1758. His “Licence Expiring,” he applied for a renewal July 22, 1760, to “keep an Ordinary in the Town of Hertford.” Bush, Ann, for Admix on Est of her dec’d husband William Bush. Apl 17, 1775. Calloway, Sarah, for gardianship of her son Thomas. (no date). Calloway, John, Orphan of Joshua, for choice of his gardian. Apl 1744. Calloway, Joshua, dec’d, Oct. 8, 1742, Elizabeth Admix. Cannon, Joseph, Orphan of Jacob, in Act with his Gar, Josiah Townsend. Feby 1806. Charles, John dec’d, wife Margaret Admix. Apl 1740. Charles, Sam’l, for “an Order to sell perishables.” Margaret Henby’s Est. Jan 1770. Charlton, John, m Rachel More (d of Robert) prays for her Est. (no date). Chancey, Zach (rights) himself; Rebecca, John, Sarah, Penina, Hannah, Edmund. Apl 1742. Caruthers, Ann, Admix of her dec’d husband Jacob, “to sell perishables.” Oct 1759. Cheston, Richard, for a “Road to be laid out, from Newby’s Point, to the Main Road, leading to Morgan’s Swamp.” Granted. July 3, 1740. Clayton, John, for ‘““Lycence to marry Rebecca Wood, Virgin Woman under 20 years of age.” Sept 20, 1745. Collins, Nicholas, for leave to “keep an Ordinary at his Now Dwelling House in the town of Hertford.” Granted. July 1758. Collins, Nicholas, “dead without a will,” Isaac Sanders prays for Admix. Apl 19, 1762. Collins, Andrew, m Ann Hall (d of Sam’l dec’d) for her Est out of the hands of John Callaway her Gardian. (no date). Collins, John, Bricklayer. 1760. Colson, William, “advanced in years, prays to be Exempt from Tax.” Oct 16, 1759. Conner, Demsey, for “Est of Dorothy Trotter (Orphan of William, & Mary dec’d) out of the hands of Phineas Nixon, her Gardian, now wife of sd Conner.” —, 4mo 1747. Cox, Robert, Ex of Est of Jeremiah Hendrix dec’d. July 19, 1757. Cox, Joseph, for proper persons to Audit Act of Robert Cox, Admix on Est of Thomas Cox dec’d. Oct 18, 1768. Creecy, Joseph, & Henderson Standin, for division of Argile Simons Jr, Est (a minor). July 1774. Davis, John, & Ruth his wife. Aug 21,1711. (Pasquotank Co Records, deed book A). Denman, Christopher, “dead without a will, Charles Moor nearest kin,” for Admix. (no date). Denman, Rebecca, for Admix on Est of her husband Charles Denman. July 1737. Done, Henry, for an Audit of the Act of John Babb’s Est. Oct 1764. Durant, Elizabeth, & George, for “Joseph Blount, Merchant of Edenton, to be appointed their gardian.” July 1740. va LE RARE OEE LTE LIE EER LIM 15RD RECORDS OF DEEDS 287 Eggerton, Sarah, for an Order to sell a “Water Mill on Yawpim River” Apl 1751. (widow of James). Elliott, Abraham, Planter—died intestate, before July 21, 1766, wife Miriam relinquished her right of Admix, in favor of Cornelius Moore. He was dead Jan 30, 1756. Elliott, Jacob, “Sheweth that John Collins, Blacksmith, owes him £5.—— 1758. Elliott, Caleb, Gar of Pleasant, & Elizabeth Elliott (d of Jesse) Elizabeth widow of sd Jesse “refusing to deliver Est to sd Orphans.” July 16, 1751. Elliott, Elizabeth, widow of Isaac, who died intestate, prays for Admix. (no date). Elliott, Pritlow, “Sheweth that Arthur Croxton in his will bequeathed part of his Est to gr-son Job Elliott; prays to be apt Gar. July 1766. Elliott, James, m dau of Peter Jones dec’d, prays for Est. July 1758. Elliott, Pleasant, & Elizabeth of age July 1757 (d of Jesse) for Est out of out of the hands of Caleb Elliott. Farmer, Joseph, m dau of James Henby, before Apl 19, 1762, “prays for her Est.” Fletcher, Ralph, for Admix” on Est of his Uncle John Gier.” July 15, 1754. Fletcher, Ralph, in behalf of the Orphans of Jesse Winslow dec’d, “Land Entered by Thomas Fletcher for them.” Oct 7, 1778. Flury William, “desires to keep an Ordinary at his house, near Yawpim Chapel.” Apl 1758. Gilbert, Joel, Orphan of Josiah dec’d. Aug 20, 1762. Griffin George, Shipright—‘dec’d without a will——Emperor greatest Creitor” prays for an Audit. (no date). Griffin, Eliab, for Admix on Est of Lydia Griffin, “being next of kin.” Apl 17, 1775. Guyer, John, dec’d, Ralph Fletcher prays for “an Order to sell Perishables.” 16, 7mo 1754. Guy? prays for her part of her father Wm Boswells Est. 16, Tmo 1754. Hall, Ann, for Admix on her husband William Halls Est. July 3, 1739. Hall, Samuel, to have “Stephen Norcom (s of John) bound to him for 5 years to learn the Coopers trade.” July 1735. Hall, John, m Dorothy widow of William Barrow, who was dead Apl 12, 1764. Halsey, Jeremiah, for an Audit of Thomas Bonners Est, “who was Gar of Joshua, & Thomas Long (orphans of Thomas) & Wm Stepney (orphan of John).” Oct 20, 1766. Halsey, Martha, “that William Halsey, made no will” prays for Admix. (no date). Harmon, Thomas, for division of Est of Thomas Long Jr dec’d. Apl 18, 1774. Harvey, Thomas, dec’d, 1733/4. He died Sept 20, 1729. (Tombstone at Belgrade). Hasket, William, that “his Mother-in-law is dead, (Hannah) and hath left two children; Joseph, & Joshua, Infants, prays to have them bound to him.” Oct 1736. (dismissed). Hatch, Edmund, & Lamb, Orphans of Anthony, made choice of Anthony Hatch as their gardian. July 1738. PLL 288 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Henby, James, “dead without a will,” Joseph Robinson prays for Admix. (no date). Hendricks, Jeremiah, & Sarah, for their part of Solomon Hendricks Est. Jan 1744. 5 Henley, Joseph, prays for his wife Mourning Andersons Est, held by Francis & Elizabeth Nixon, from “Last will of Zachariah Nixon, who was Ex of Joseph Anderson, & Elizabeth Anderson, both dec’d.” Jan 19, 1768. Hosea, Abraham, for a division of his father Robert Hosea’s Est; between himself, & brother Joseph. (no date). Hosea, William, m dau of Thomas Trumball dec’d, prays for her Est, from James Perisho, her Gar. Jan 1739. Horton, David, & Mary his wife, pray for her Est out of the hands of Richard Skinner. Apl 1744. Hudson, Mary, widow of John, who died intestate, prays “by reason of her age, that her son John be made Admix, of his Est, in his own name,” 15, 1mo 1753. Hunt, John, of Pasq Co, Gent—“to gr-dau Eliz Evans a negro named Rose; prays that Caleb Bundy be apt her Gar, she being under 14 years of age, if she die to gr-sons: Hunt Evans, John Hunt Evans & Bartho Evans, when 14 years of age’ Mar 18, 1796/7. (Records Pasa Co, N.C.). (Elizabeth Evans was Att’ for her husband Ashley Evans, Jan 20, 1712/13.) Jacobs, Jacob, m dau of James Henby before Apl 19, 1762. Johnson, William, m Mary Snowden (d of John dec’d) prays for her Est. Apl 19, 1762. Jones, Daniell. “Edward Wilson dec’d; Sarah Jones wife of Daniel, and Eliza Wyatt wife of Samuel, dau’s and heirs of sd Wilson.” Sept 2, 1712. Jones, John, prays for Admix on Est of Mary Jones (his sister)? Oct 21, 1754. Jones, William, died intestate, Moses Barber “next of kin” prays for Admix. 16, 4mo 1753. Jones, Zachariah dec’d (intestate) Thomas Jones prays for Admix. Apl 20, 1762. Zachariah Jones, m Martha, d of Robert Cartright of Pasq Co. Jones, Thomas, for Admix on Est of Thomas Pierce, “who died intestate.” Jan 19, 1757. Jones, Zephaniah, dec’d, Ann widow. Prays for an Audit of his Est, (d of Joseph Pritchard, & BRizabeth (White). July 17, 1769. Jones, Thomas, for Admix on Est of Mary Jones; “Several Lawful Claimes” July 17, 1758. Jordin, Charles, for Licence “to keep an Ordinary in the Town of Hertford, at his now house” April 20, 1762. Jordan, Joseph, for “licence to keep a public House, at Little River Bridge” which was granted. (no date). Jordan, Jane, prays for leave to sell “perishable Est” of her dec’d husband Joseph. Jordan, Joseph, Orphans: Thomas, & Margaret. (Slaves granted them.) June 27, 1761. Jordan, Matthew O. Jordan, living in Pera 1839, made petition. Kirby (Cirby) Benjamin dec’d, Dr. John Craven Admix of his Est. Jan 1756. | 1 q ! | RECORDS OF DEEDS 289 Kenyon, Joseph, for Est in hands of George Layden. 1757/8. Kenyon, Hannah, for her part of Est of her father Roger Kenyon. Oct 1768. Knowles, Thomas, m Elizabeth Arnold (d of John Dec’d) prays for her Est out of the hands of Sarah Parsons, Ex of Samuel dec’d. Oct 1745. Knowles, Thomas, dec’d, wife Eizabeth prays for Admix. (no date). Knox, Andrew, prays for an Order to build a “Mill on his own land, on both sides of South Branch of Castletons Creek, adj lands of John Harmon, William Scarbrough, & Est of Zephaniah Jones.” July 1771. Lacey, William, m sister of Timothy Truelove, before Apl 1760. Lacey, Mary, Exhibited will of her dec’d husband William, 17—. Lasey, Mary Ann, Exhibited will of her husband Francis Dec’d. July 3, 1739. Layden, Mary, prays for an Order to sell perishables Est, of her husband (George) July 19, 1762. Layden, Francis, dec’d, July 31, 1761. Tulle Williams Gar to Orphans. (no date). Layden, Frances, prays for division of her husband William Layden’s Est, “and a part be laid off for Elizabeth, who has since m Richd Jackson.” July 19, 1757. Leary, Sarah, widow of Richard, “who died very much in debt.” Oct 1757. Leary, Sarah, “her former husband, Thomas Long” Apl 1757. She was appointed Gar of her two sons: Joshua, & Thomas Long, Orphans of Thomas, Jan 1756. Long, William, for a division of Est of Thomas Long, Orphan of William dec’d (intestate) he being nearest of kin. Apl 1, 1761. (Thomas Long a minor). Long, James (minor), dec’d, Sept 10, 1761, Thomas McNider Admix. (Thomas McNider m Ann (widow of William Long) mother of above James, before this date. (see Long family). Long, Sarah, widow of Thomas dec’d “who died without a will,” before July 1769. She was appointed Gar of children: Joshua, & Thomas Long, Jan 1756, m 2d Richard Leary. Long, Elizabeth, widow of Joshua, July 1740. Prays for Admix. Luten, Mary, for an Order to sell perishables Est of her husband, Ephrim. (no date). Mathias, Joseph, for his Est, in hands of Ann Caruthers, Admix. of Jacob. Apl 17, 1769. - Maudlin, Thomas, dec’d, Richard Clayton Admix, for an Audit of Est. Apl 1762. Maudlin, Elizabeth, for her Est, out of the hands of Peter Jones, & Rebecca Toms, Exrs of the will of Joseph Sutton dec’d. July 1735. Maudlin, Ezekiel, dec’d; Hannah Chancey, & Thomas Weeks Exrs, for a division by Sam’l Swann, & Richard Whidbee. Jan 1736. Ming, Thomas, for gardianship of Elizabeth, & Orpha Rogers, Orphans of Richard dec’d. July 1766. Morris, John “very poor” prays to be exempt from Tax. Apl 1762. Mullen, Abraham, & Elinor his wife Admix on Est——Apl 19, 1762. Hem dau of Abraham Ming, before 1743. 19 290 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Mullen, Cornelius, for licence to “Keep an Ordinary at his Now Dwelling House, at the Court house” July 1755. (Granted.) Mullen, Abraham, Jr., that “Joshua Haskett Orphan of Anthony, be bound to him.” Apl 1737. Mullen, Isaac, dec’d, Joseph Turner “nearest of kin” for Admix. Apl 20, 1762. Mullen, Abraham, for a division of Isaac Mullens Est, “Abraham Hosea having m Elizabeth widow of sd Isaac,” heirs all minors. Jan 1746. Murdaugh, John, dec’d, Sarah widow; for division of negroes (22). Jan 17, 1764. Newby, Mary, Admix of Nathan, July 1735. (They lived at Newbys Point across the River from Hertford, & maintained the Ferry on their side.) Newby, William, for Nathan Newby to be apt his guardian. July 1735 (son of William). Newby, Joseph Newby Jr, Mary Orphan. Nichols, Thomas, m Elizabeth (d of Richard Sutton the hands of Henry Hall her Gar. Apl 1753. Nicholson, Sarah, Exhibited will of her dec 1737. Oates, James, for “Est left him by his gr- of Wm Wyatt, & Thos Pierce.” (no date) dec’d Jan 1753, wife Elizabeth, for Admix, dau dec’d) for Est out of 'd husband, Nathaniel. July father John Wyat, now in hands Thought to be son of Joseph Oates. Oates, Jethro, “sheweth that in the year 1738, John Wyatt in his will, left zabeth Oates, his daughter property to be divided between the children of Eli and said Jethro being one of them, is now of age, and prays for his part of Est, in hands of Wm Wyatt.” (no date). Oates, John, for Est left him by will o Thomas Pearce, & Wm Wyatt. Penrice, Edward, m Sarah Moore ( (no date). Perry, Jacob, & John Riddick, for “an Order to puild a Grist Mill on a branch of Perquimans River, between Daniel Rogerson, & Thomas Lilly, for the good of the Neighbourhood” Apl 1744. Perry, Jacob, m before Apl 1755, Ann dau of Thos Lilly, who lived in Piney Woods. Pettiver, Cap 1731/2. Pratt, Jeremiah dec’d. Orphans: Mary, Jerm’h, Deborah, Richard, & Joseph. Thos Williams Gar. Jan 19, 1716. Hlizabeth widow, m 2d Thomas Williams. They had in “their care” four orphans of John Mathias dec’d. July 1754. Pratt, Jeremiah, for liberty to sell “Perishable Est” of Thomas Callaway dec’d. Oct 3, 1752. Pratt, Blizabeth (d of Jer Yeopim River ‘‘whereon a Chapel is now bui of England” of which they were members. This Church fell into decay, and was taken over by the Baptist. Bethel Church was built on the same ground. Redding, James, “dead without a will,” brother John for Admix. Jan 16, 1753. Reed, Joseph Blount, m Sara of John, who was son of George (1) before Oct 1741. f John Wyatt dec’d, in hands of d of Robert lately dec’d) for her Est. t John, complaint against Jacob Perry. Land assigned. Jan emiah (1) m John Mathias. She gave land on lt, for the worship of the Church h Durant (d of George dec’d, who was son (Prays for division.) 1762. RECORDS OF DEEDS 291 Reed, Christian, m Mary Durant (sister of his brother Joseph Blount Reed’ wife) “for her part of George Durants Est.” Jan 1738 He was dead Au ns 1747, and his brother Joseph appointed Ex. saad Reed, William, & Christian his wife conveyed land in Pasq Co, to Joseph Jordan, Oct 21, 1701 (Pasq Co records, deed book A). Benjamin Reed died intestate before July 1766. George Reed Gent, was dead May 10, 1767, Wm Reed Ex. Riddick, Henry, for “an Order to keep an Ordinary, at Loosing Swamp.” Apl 18, 1748. (Loosing Swamp was up near the Gates Co Line, if not in the actual county). Riggs, Abraham, that “Joseph Hasket, Orphan of Anthony, be bound to him, until he be of age, now 13 years old, to learn the Coopers trade.” Apl 1736. Right, Samuel (Wright) gr-son of Hannah Foster, wife of James, for his Est. 1735. Rogerson, Daniel, for leave to build a “Water Mill on his own land & land of Thos. Lilly dec’d, he living in Piney Woods, remote from any Mill” April 1755. 2 ‘Sanderson, Hannah, widow of Richard for Admx on his Est, April 1736 Capt Richard Sanderson died possessed of a considerable personal Est, leaving one son an infant without a Gardian, Joseph Sutton, & Albert Albert. son pray to be appointed gardians, Jan 23, 1773; setting forth that said Hannah relict of said Richard Sanderson, ‘embezzled same to the Injury of said Orphan,” prayed the Court that she “be obliged to give an Account to the Court of her proceeding.” Sharod (Sherwood) Elizabeth, for Est from her fathers, “out of the hands ri John Jones, Ex to David Sherrod.” (no date). Mary Sharrod (Rep’ of izabeth dec, prays for her part of Mary Jones Est, in ha ’ , nds of an tt Te John Jones. Simpson, Zilpah, for Admix on her husband Benjamin Simpson Est. April Sittersin, Joseph, m Deborah (Relict of Adam N ; 4 oles) for her Est, “in - Session of Moses Jackson.” Oct 4, 1796. At al wu eden of Durant Reed is a most interesting paper, and reveals pre oy ng, & great wealth of this family. This document was filed June 26, : i ms Richard Sanderson, & Tulle Williams appear as Exrs. That he was mea eman of quality, can be inferred from the number of silver articles there pes wes among them; 8 Silver Shoe Buckles, 1 pr Silver Knee buckles. jee: we will sad to say, therefore his children (if any) are not obtainable. Chath es ristian Reed’s effects, offered for sale Aug 25, 1747: “1 Broad cae Say & Britches, all trimmed with Gold” shows he was something ve ery y. Joseph Reed, Gent, dec’d Aug 7, 1765, Elizabeth Extrix. She m Peis mas Jacocks of Durants Neck. His Inventory shows: “27 negroes, ses, 73 head of cattle, 49 head of sheep,” and many valuable pieces of old urniture. The division of William Reed Est, Jan 17, 1802, gives his heirs: ee 2 William, 3 Tulle W. Reed, John, H Reed, & Wilson Reed coun le ee a 4 ; : a 1, dec’d July 7, 1758, widow Mar ; peer valid m Ann Holloway, d of Thomas whose will p Nov 3, 1750 noden, , Admix. . He was dead Oct 1756, Ann i ; : George ee iar Isaac, gr-son of Mary Sanders of Bertie Co, will 1734. Exrs: Georg noden, ’ Evans. ; pecs py ei m William Stokes, before April 1762. They ae ba Cc tae ‘that day for part of “our Brother Frederick Snowdens Estate, ourt 0 f t under age. we tg ES d. s. p. will Perq Jan 1740. Brothers: Joha, res Bo vince Thomsen Snoden. The last named was widow of Fra William, , 6. Layden Oct 175 SPEIGHT p ’ ’ . & ohn une 16, Francis S eight age 21 years. came to Va, in Thomas J ’ J 1635, from London. He was granted 300a in Nansemond Co Va, Mar 17, 1654, b a White Mar sh. This grant was pr obably in what is now Gates Co y it N. C. as the deeds mention land called by that name in said county, and i ; j in is positively known that the early Speights lived in Gates before coming 8 hea was granted 300a, April 21, 1684, “formerly granted to Francis ohn peight and William Speight received a grant for 520a April 21, 1695,” on Ss . t side of Bennetts Creek. gh Gates Co, an Eas ce) As Bennetts Creek runs throu ei d th ons bearing this name were later found there, we are led to believe bo pers these grants were situated in the same locality. an Co N. C., William Speight of Nansemond Co Va, made a — yee heath June 26, 1735, to his “son-in-law” Moses Hare, 100a “o . From legal witnessed by Edward Speight, Thos. tig fo meee bacmap oe : in Perg it appears that Thomas Spe I ee i ia Ruth, m Joseph Jordan—3 Zilpah, m Timothy organ ts ——r ) m Solomon Sheppard—5 Elizabeth, m Christopher Benn of Isle o g ie Thos. Jordan of Va. Va. Priscilla Speight m Thomas Speight made his will in Perquimans Co, p April 27, we yin Isaac, and Moses, dau’s: Rachel, Ruth Jorden, and Zilpah Blanc ~ we myetisrots wife Mary. (His wife may probably have been ountree. hildren May 7, 1743, names the identical c Speight, will Bertie Co, p ee she names two gr-dau’s Mary, & Elizabeth Speight, but whose e children they were is not specified. Sie ees. 414 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Francis Speight of Chowan Co, will p Jan 1749. whom he left a “plantation at Contenteny, John, and Joseph, (to the last, “land in wo location in several deeds in Perquimans C Kathern. Isaac Speight had issue: Mary, Isaac (2) and Elizabeth. Joseph Speight m Anne King. Mar 3, 1752. Chowan Mar bonds. ) Isaac Speight m Ann Montfort. July 24, 1764. (Chowan Mar bonds.) William Speight m Ann Phelps. Aug 8, 1772. (Chowan Mar bonds. ) Josiah Speight m Mrs Elenora Bond. Jan 11, 1775. (Chowan Mar bonds.) Nancy Speight made her will in Perq Co, p Feb 1834, naming: Sister Celia White, Ruth Elliott, & Margaret Whitehead, brother-in-law Foster Whitehead, brothers: John, & Jeremiah Speight. Names sons: Moses (to ” (which is in Wayne Co N. C.) Ifpit valley,” (which appears as a 0) Brother William Speight. wife SPIVEY In deed book 10, page 62, Norfolk Co Va, can be seen the will of Matthew Spivey dated Feb 16, 1718. He bequeathed to Extrix “the use of my water Mill, & Rents of my lands, use of Cattle, and old Cows, with my Stock of Hoggs in the hands of Edward Wood, Edward Weston, and William Ward, in the Government of N. C.” To said Extrix, use of lands “for bringing up my four youngest Children” dau Sarah, son Matthew, “when he comes of full size, to him my Maner plantation, with Water Mill, at age provided he affirm Saile for tract of Land in the tenor of John Staford, unto my son George Spivey.” Children: Sarah, Judith, Tamer, Elizabeth, Matthew, & George Spivey. To Wm Joshson “one coate.” Appointed “Mother, Mrs. Judith Nichols, & dau Sarah Extrix” jointly. Test’ Hannah Holiday, Robert, & John Bowers, Thomas Maning. John Granbery of Nansemond Co Va, made a deed in Norfolk Co Vir, “with consent of Ann his wife,” unto Moses Prescott of Norfolk Co, “Land on North- west River,” patented by John Creekmore, April 20, 1689, and sold by him to Daniel Browne, June 24, 1691, by said Browne, conveyed to Maj John Nichols, and bequeathed by him to his dau Ann “now wife of said Granbery” 100a. July 13, 1704. Test’ Nath’l Wilder, Matthew Spivey, Sarah Spivey, Judith Nichols. Ann Granbery of Nansemond Co, appointed “brother Matthew Spivey” to act as her attorney, July 15, 1704. (As Judith, mother of Matthew, will 1718, m 2d Nichols, as before seen, Ann was probably a “step-sister” of Matthew Spivey, Jr.) Matthew Spivey was J. P. in Norfolk Co Va, July 16, 1704. George Spivey, obtained a grant in Nansemond Co Va, Oct 22, 1666, “near the head of Southern Branch,” and John Spivey had a grant Oct 28, 1697, “at a place called ‘planters delight’” on E. side of Southern Branch. veyed 100a on South side of said Creek, unto Moses Hill, Apl 18, 1720. William Hill of Chowan, was “son-in-law” of Thomas Spivey, and had son Moses Hill, wife Mary. (Will Chowan, p 10, 1mo 1750/1.) Thomas Spivey, & wife Mary, sold 200a on North side of Catherine’s Creek, called “Meherrin RECORDS OF DEEDS 415 Neck” unto—James Griffin, July 15, 1717. Test’ Abram Spivey, Thomas tree. : a will of Thomas Spivey, p in Chowan Co, Feb 7, 1729/30. Sons: Ben in, Jacob, Thomas, & William. if “ol yo a Spivey of N. C. sold to John Edwards of “Lower pish” Isle of Wight Co, Va, “for 16 barrels of Tarr, and 600 lbs of Tob” Land in oe parish, which was part of a patent for 1800a, patented in 1680. Seal April 0 1723. eer : ; Thomas Spivey made a deed of gift to his son Benjamin, 496a “as per ? ine’s Creek. 1715/6. Patent to me” on N. E. side of Kather George Spivey, conveyed 100a, on Catherine’s Creek, unto Thomas Walton Jr. Dec 4, 1734. Test’ Benj Spivey. Littleton Spivey made a deed in Chowan Co, to John Benton, conveying 40a “where John Spivey, father of said Littleton, lately lived, which he bequeathed a Littleton, & John Spivey his sons.” Jane Spivey of ienceneas Co made deed oade ata this, and she is thought to be wife of John dec’d. ‘ Champion Spivey was dead, 1794, division names the following children: thy, Delia, & Rachel. pips aia ong hag ppt : Peartree), James, G 122, Charles Jr.. H 298, I 227, 459. Elizabeth, G 122, 241, Ann, A 357. Pearse, John, G 129, H 334, I 113, 454 Ephrim, B 188, 357, C 249. Richard, G 129, 218, H 145 280, 347, Sarah, B 188, I 113, ig Joseph, D 2. Thomas, H 35, 158, 68. Thomas, D 40, 109, 47, 54, 56, 57, E Pearson, 173, F 153, 65, 71, 72, 87, G 248. Miriam, F 165, 71. John, F 165, I 102, 440, 50. Joshua, H 293. Peter, B 1, 74, 150, 271, C 81, I 178. William, I 100. Peavall, Margaret, A 100. Peirce, Joseph, A 111, C 253, F 244, H 113, 58. Thomas, A 111, 145, 260, 347, B 208, 20, 98, D 9, 125, EB 8, 93, 107, F 244, 99, G 95, 2-2, H 35, 158, 58, 76, 344, r Packitt, James, E’ 110. Pagett (Pagitt), John, B 304. Jane, B 304. Thomas Jr., C 14, 258, 60. James, D 75 (Pagdfet), 131, E 18, Potsefull, C 235, B 2. 19, 110. James, E 165, F 206, H 130. Jacob, G 214, 18, H 145, 347. Miles, H 102,'30. Susannah, H 130. David, H 344, Peirson, John, A 297, Rebeckah, A 297, Paine, Stephen, A 70, 74. Thomas, F 263. Joseph, F 263. John, G 139. Painter, Elizabeth, H 224, 310, 11. John, H 237, 311. 469 ———————— Penrice, Thomas, B 81, 82, 84, 286, G 222. Francis, B 280, C 86, D 66, F 81, 99, G 77, 88, 204, H 138, 83, 250, 54, 55, 324, I 30, 31. Elizabeth, D 66, G 204, H 133, I 207. Edward, F 241, 67, 98, G 77, 204, H 132, 208, I 410. Samuel, G 88, H 258, 54, H 255, 324, 33. Penelope, H. 133. Clarke, I 30, 31. Lemuel, I 207. Perrishoe, James, A 33, 48, C 43, D 70, E 74, 76, F 197, G 68, 89, 197, 220, 27, H 43, 55, 57, I 16. Perrishaw, James, A 60, 115, 16, 310, B 33, 85. Perrishew, James, B 77, 187. John, B 187, C 201, 34, D 110, F 181, 97, 302, G 51, 87, 153, I 462. Perrishoe, Joseph, C 182, 91, D 4, 91, E 23, 27, 49, 74, 75, 129, F 91, 92, 182, 302, 95, G 14, 51, 87, H 123, 67, 2538, 309, I 29, 30, 31, 221, 302, 407, 67, 68, 537. Simon, E 74, 75, 76, F 421, G 192, 97, 206, 27, H 45. Joshua, F 212, 13, 326, G 181, 253. Josiah, F 336, 421, G 89, H 64, 65, 122, 23, 67. Samuel, F 302, G 87, 247, 57, H 115. Mary, H 122. Margaret, I 16. Person (Pearson), John, D 64, 165, E 112, F 367, 68, G 343, H 1, 100. Jonathan, F 17, 39, 184, G 141. Joseph, F 367, H 383, I 72. Eleazer, F 368, H 100, I 72. Elizabeth, I 72. Perry, Jacob, B, 179, 275, C 47, D 18, 20, 47, 90, E 47, 167, F 137, 42, 305, G 96, 100, 1, 2, 4, 6, 240, H * 85, 372, 87, I 246. Benjamin, B 274, 75, C 55, D 89, F 10, 162, 66, G 42, 226, H 217, I 245, 85, 372. John, B 322, C 35, D 22, 163, 72, F 21, 23, 157, 305, 61, G 100, 55, 240, I 329. 470 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Samuel, C 41, F 209, H 74, 150, 51, 274, Rachel, C 41. Phillip, C 55, E 7, I 108, 253, 58, 311, 72, 75, 507. Hepsibeth, E 167. Israel, E 167, F 142, 305, 61, G 104, 6, 231, 40, I 240, 327. Joseph, F 10, 239, 345, G 226, I 107, 217, 45, 53, 95, 309, 74. Elizabeth, F 162, 66, I 394 Reuben, F 204, 307, G 215, H 100, 44, 387. Jesse, G 146, I 394, 412, 15, 16. Ann, H 151, 274, I 87, 253, 54, 405, 538. Peterson, Mary, A 140. Ann, A 140, 41, 55. Jacob, A 158, 55. Joanner, B 18, 19._ Petite, Jesterling, A 314. Pettit, Francis, B 299, C 83, 253. Jesse, B 299. Pettiver, John, A 240, 847, 50, 51, 360, B 28, 66, 121, 78, 74, 207, 9, 11, 12, 33, 36, 52, 58, 87, 93, 94, 95, C 32, 47, 58, 83, 108, 5, 26, 29, 68, 211, 17, D 146, E 107, F 16, 57, 128, 202. : Ann, B 66, 233, 36, 58, 66, C 47, 59, 126, D 46. Phelps, Samuel, A 129, 33, 204, B 15, 22, C 181, 256, 67, D 86, 73, F 278, G 80, H 225, 27, 37, 39, 309, C 181. Bartholomew, A 217. Elizabeth, A 217, C 92, 128, 60, 256, D 68. Edward, A 271, 72. William, A 303, 4, D 67, E10, F 130, 210, 78, 391, G 177, H 381. Jonathan, B 306, C 128, 56, 256, D 27, 62, 87, 117, 20, F 278,-H 272, 381, 92. Mourning, C 160. Hannah, C 161, 89. John, C 255, 56. Henry, D 27. James, F 278. Moses, H 187. INDEX TO DEEDS 471 Miriam, H 137. Benjamin, I 239. Felt, John, D 66, 68. (Phelps) Phillips, Benjamin, Esq., I 204. Thomas, A 90, 91. Mary, A 91. William, A 40. Philips, Cuthbert, A 96. Frances, A 96. Philpots, John, A 4. Pike, Clerk, G 107. Pinner, John, H 180. Charles, H 180. Pitts, Francis, I 236. Plato, Thomas, C 62. Pollock, Thomas, A 264, F 322, 414. Pointer, John, I 511, 15. Mary, I 511, 15. Poter, John, B 20. Powell, John, B 144, C 131, D 141, 92, 205, 8 H 195. Samuel, D 136. Lemuel, E 39, F 6. Jacob, F 90, 306, G 62, 101, 22, H 241. Pratt, Jeremiah, B 53, 189, 90, C 58, 79, 82, 194, 5, 276, D 36, 115, 23, EB 34, 77, F 379, H 25, 199, 257, 77, I 464. John, C 194, 95, 96, 280, 76, D 41, 123, 50, H 94. Jobe, C 194. Joshua, C 196, 276, D 41. Elizabeth, F 112. Mary, F 112, I 411, 86. Deborah, F 112. Joseph, F 112, H 257, 77. Richard, I 124, 48, 290, 411, 86, 87, 535. Price, Thomas, B 313, E 40. Elizabeth, C 42, D 16,7 ‘123; James, F, 74, 82, 300, G 235, H 18, 16, 175, 76, 275. William, H 275, I 112. Rachel, I 112. Prickloe, John, A 129, 33, 236, 84, E 26, F 100, G 118. Keziah, I 377, 453. Pritchard, Joseph Sr., F 52. Sarah, F 291. William, F 291. Pritlow, Samuel, A 26, 42, D 88, 111. Prottle, Joseph, B 300. Prows, Charles, A 19, 57, Plumpton, Henry, G 186, C 205. Pugh, Theophilus, C 277, F 290, 308, 87, R Radden, Joseph, C 271, 73,78: Reading, Joseph, D 16. (all the same) Redding, Joseph, E 113, G 122, H 43, 61, 281. Raner, Elizabeth, I 370. Ranier, Elizabeth, H 306. Ratcliff, Cornelius, A 326, 59, F 369, eg & Richard, A 359, B 132, 42, C 260. Thomas, B 311. Joseph, B 311, C 270, D 31, 109, 58, F 369, 71, G 84, H 340, 54, 55, 56, 73, I 364. Mary, F 369, 71, G 84. Sarah, H 340, 55, 56. Rawlings, Anthony, A 297, 98, 99. Katherine, A 298, 99, Ray, William, A 105. Alexander, A 237, 48, Redding, James, F 223, G 162, H 112, 231. John, F 223, G 122, 62, H 112, 231, 41. Reed, Andrew, A 139, 245, B 91. Christian, D 99, 166, E 24, 41, 42, 168. Mary, E 42. Joseph, E 168, G 225, H 187, I 458, 97, George, G 173, H 44, Elizabeth, G 225. William, H 44, 187, I 54, 225, 340, 428, 58, 97. John, H 186, 87, I 458, 97. Rice, John, B 174, 75, 297, Edward, C 187, E 29, 149, Riddick, Joseph, B 316, C 149, E 165, F 15, 69, 70, 74, 111, I 81, 116, 233, 86, 308, 9, 459. Robert, B 316, C 149, D 46, E 40, 88, 165, F 69, 70, 74, 231, 300, 40, q 130, H 16, 175, 350, 51, I 216, 17, 375, 481, 525. Jesse, C 95, 258, D 24, John, D 21, 76, 89, 92,112, B 17, 165, F 146, 265, 71, 84, 99, H 16, | f i ; 472 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Margaret, E 17. David, E 31, F, 409, I 317. Lemuel, F 127, 307. Rachel, F 299. Job, F 340, G 133, 235, 36, H 16, 24, 26, 275. Mills, H 8. Prudence, H 24, 275. Jacob, H 117, 350, 1 109, 294, 318, 73, 475, 80, 81, 99. Docton, H 299. Seth, H 351, 1 18. Isaac, I 233. Sarah, I 481. Josiah, I 498. Riggs, Abraham, C 108, E 2, 235, G 50, H 65. Jane, H 68. Right, Samuel, A 230, 344, C 239. David, A 241. Daniel, A 296. Anne, A 296. Roberts, Thomas, B 172, 73, 74. Benjamin, F 357, G 128, 211, H 346. Solomon, I 166, 208, 406, 96. William, I 335. Mary, I 496. Robenson, John, C 62, 125, 232, 33, B 11, 43, 145, D 50, F 8, 14, 140, 262, I 82. Roberson, Sarah, B 263, E 11. Joseph, C 16, 154, D 50, 147, 62, F 140, 86, 235, 62, G 39, 128, 65, 66, I 465, 534. Robertson, Joseph, C 125. Robbins, William, C 208, H 55, I 10 52, 257, 324, 407, 515. Elizabeth, I 10, 257, 324. Robinson, Thomas, A 335, B 230, C 78, H 293, 359, I 82, 168, 465, 534. Susanna, A 270. Roland, H 346, I 27. Ephrim, I 82. Keziah, I 82, William, I 167, 227, 459, 65, 534. , Roe, Robert, F 80, 105, H 147, 204, 6, 8; 15; 187. Mary, H 204, 8, 15, I 187. Rogers, Richard, G 86, 125, I 19. Orpha, I 70, 191, G 126. Elizabeth Coe, G 126. Sarah, G 126. Rogerson, Daniel, C 114, 15, D 76, 92, 103, 21, E 141, 165, F 146, 246, 425, G 231, 41 H 16, I 240. Hannah, D 76. David, G 231, 41. Josiah, G 241, H 217, I 36, 90, K 58, 240, 308. Milly, I 237. Catherine, I 240. Hezekiah, I 295, 99. John, I 295. Ross, Abel, C 20. Alex, D 116, E 93. Henry, I 141. Rooks, Richard, A 203, 250. Mary, A 250. Rountree, Thomas, B 38, 49, 144, 237, 317, C 131, 97, D 136, E97, G 152, 266, 72, H 111, 51, 74, 265, I 32, 122. Elizabeth, B 49, 264, 317, D 89. Francis, Sr., B 49, 264, 65, C 150, 52, 130; 'T88. Moses, B 272, 328, C 11, E 61, 152, F 177, G 181. William, C 7, 118, 150, D 38, F 15, 34. Robert, C 48, D 89, G 226. Joseph, D 151, H 287. Charles, E 97, H 75, 265, I 34, 122. Cader, H 95. Job, H 287, Rucke, Mary, A 177, 203. Same as Rooks.* Thomas, B 47, C 133. Richard, C 133. Rousham, John, E 148. Rue, John, C 69. Ss Saint, Daniel, F 125, 218, 19, H 31, 34, 37, 197, 202, 24, I 100. *(The name of Rooks, and Rucke is identical; also Raner and Ranier and Radden, Reading, and Redding. It is thought that Roberson, Robenson, and Robinson are the same name, only spelled differently.) ee INDEX TO DEEDS Thomas, G 209, H 22. Hercules, H 31, 34, 273, I 8, 100. Salter, Edward, C 74. Peter, I 218. Sampson, John, B 2, 45, 185, 234, 301, C 150. Isaac, B 45, 186. Sanders, Abraham, B 85, 159, 240, C 165, D 101, 43, E 26, 183, 34, 35, F 156, 76, G@ 5, I 50. Benjamin, B 110, 59, 67, C 31, 58, 66, 104, 200, 67, D 73, 74, E 162, F 179, 94, H 165, I 50, 120, 95. William, C 151, 88. Richard, D 81, H 110, I 112. Joseph, E 161, 62, F 194, 417. John, E 161, G 160, H 110, I 162. Mary, F 194, 1 57, G 114. Isaac, F 278, H 67, G 114. Leah, G 160. Elizabeth, H 110. John Jr., I 57, 368. Sanderson, Richard, A 335, B 4, 286, 87, 88, 92, C 18, 20, 51, 100, 1, 2, 30. 203, D 100, G 134, 35, 36, 37, 40, 73, 95, 219, 21, 66, H 44, 103, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 14, 188, I 212. Sanford, Thomas, A 45. Scarbrough, Mac Rora, C 45, 134, 36, 216, 17, 28, 42, 75, D 59, 71, 96, BE 86, 146, 66, F 5, 160, 268, G 2, 3, 4, H 51,93, 222, 23, 24, 48, 810, 11, 153. Anna, C 134, 59. « Benjamin, F 160, 220, 22, 68, 358, 415, G 2. 4. 69, 80, 107, 15, 203, H 92, 98, 183, 234, I 15, 101, 382. . Elizabeth, F 160. Sarah, H 92, 93, 234. William, H 222, 23, 24, 48, 210, I 45, 46, 49, 53, 439. Lucy, I 45. Scott, Charles, A 136, 37, 38, 333. Joseph, A 65, B 54, H 113, 54, I 447. Joshua, A 38, 169, 93, B 54. - Elizabeth, A 333. James, E 51. Penina, H 154. Senicer, Walter, A 41. Sharbo, Thomas, B 211, € 78, 237, D - 69, F 261, Rebecca, D 69. Jonathan, F 190, 261, I 98. ~ Sharwood, David, A 133* Jane, A 133. William, C 72. Shaw, John, A 218. Shell, George, F 264, 386. Sherer, Samuel, B 91. ~Sherrod, William, F 339. Thomas, F 245. Jonathan, F 12, 286, G 61. David, C 53, F 245, 314, I 162. Simpson, John, C 156. Elizabeth, C 156, D 11, 20, 59. Simpson, John, B 227, C 6, 49, 216. Elizabeth, C 6, 216, D 52, 87, 93. Benjamin, F 169, 301, G 18, H 213 378, I 47, 117. Samuel, F 301, H 67, 378. William, H 97. Simmons, John, F 168, G 24. George, A 354, D 122, I 370. William, C 269. Susanna, A 354. Elizabeth, A 354, Sitterson, James, A 312, C 51, 106, 7, 51, D 59, E 102, 9, F121, 35, 75, 210, 352, 81, 91, G 22, 177, I 7, 246. Hannah, C 107, F 130, 35, 391, I 7, 246. Samuel, F 130, 35, I 409. Sarah, F 135. Sitterson, Joseph, H 290, 358, I 127, 385, 88. Yedderton, I 7. Isaac, I 7, 99, 2381, 46. Thomas, I 409. Miriam, I 409. Skinner, Richard, A 246, B 70, 199, 225, 26, 27, C 70, 211, D 101, 25, 43, FE 41, 88, G 80, 130, 67, H 237, 38, I 71, 474. *(Note: Sharwood, Sherwood, and Sherrod are identical.) 473 — Lewis, B 63, 106, C 215. Joshua, F 128, G 2, 3, 80, 85, 138, 39, 61, 67, 202, 3, 52, H 5, 9,11, 81, 35, 80, 93, 124, 32, 33, 47, 62, 98, 228, 34, 35, 37, 51, 375, 93, I 542. William, F 290, G 157, 207, 12, 20, 52, 65, I 42, 56, 77, 120, 23, 218, 56, 70, 75, 313, 82, 489, 509, 10. John, H 39, 42, 70, 375, I 256. Joseph, H 54. Samuel, H 60, 125, I 5. Sarah, H 60, 375, I 5. James, H 60,1 5, 42, 304, 476, 95. Jonathan, H 352, I 5, 92, 419, 57, 88. Stephen, H 375. Nathan, I 488, 89. Miles Gale, I 457. Esther, I 488. Ann, I 495. Slocum, John, A 181. Small, Thomas, F 422, I 91, 156. Obadiah, F 213, G 68. Joshua, F 223, G 116, 62, H 38, 112, 37, 231, 41. Charity, F 223, G 116. William, G 146. Smith, Robert, A 58, 59. Ann, A 59, B 207, 14, F 219. Joseph, A 343, B 21, 22, 233, C 46, 255, 56, D 65, 68, F 18, 32, 204, 40, 93, G 21, 71, 72, 148, 60, 201, H 71, I 292, 381. Francis, A 356, B 44, C 83, 84, D 12. Leah, B 21, E 65. James, B 66, 207, 8, 9, 14, 89, 93, 94, C 127, 40, 63, 73, 254, 69, EB 102, 6, 60, F 73, 81, 99. Daniel, B 144, 296, C 35, 240, F 164. Sarah, B 144. Josiah, B 284, David, C 227. John, C 266, D 33, E 31, 137, F 208, 42, 356. Rachel, E 31, F 347, 66, G 70, 160. Susannah, C 269, F 73, E 160. Huldah, E 6. Thomas, C_269, F 73, E 160. Samuel, E 6, F 179, 80, 81, 258, 347, 66, G 160. Michael, E 160, F 73. 474 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Solomon, F 81, 99. Benjamin, D 128. Peninah, G 70, 160. Rosanna, H 336. Keziah, I 157. Israel, I 157. Elizabeth, I 157. Snell, Roger, A 146, C 229. Snelling, Hannah, A 198. Esther, A 198. Rachel, A 198, 212, 13. Snoden, Thomas, A 196, 215, 35, 302, B 42, 43, 60, 84, 168, G 53, 266. Christopher, C 61, G 363. George, D 88, 113. Jane, D 88. Samuel, D 113, D 79. William, E 79. Sarah, H 178. : Solomon, E 79. Benjamin, H 210, 39, 322. Lemuel, F 145. Joseph, G 119, 264. Zebulon, G 250, 66, H 178, I 221, 24, 515. Snooke (Snuke), Daniel, A 29, 53, 91, 129, 57, 310, 88, C 48, 107, D 18, 89, F 136, I 7, 246. Margaret, A 240, B 310,.D 103, F 306, 425. Sothel, Seth, A 15, 16, 17, 71. Spellman, John, A 425, C 126, 211. Mary, A 350, 51, C 126, 211. Speight, Thomas, B 94, 95, 99, C 2, 193, H 8, 176. Mary, C 193. Moses, C 136, D 35, F 42, 69. Isaac, G 238, H 8. Ann, H 8. Spivey, George, F 98, 177. Jacob, F 266, H 74, I 32. Ann, H 74, Stacy, Thomas, I 333. Stack, Amos, G 198, H 9, I 541. Penelope, G 198, H 9, 541. Stafford, Thomas, B 198, 221, 22, F 185, 6, 314, 17, I 512. Alexander, I 385. John, I 385, 87. ™ INDEX TO DEEDS 475 Stallings, Lott, B 106, 7, C 198, 215, D 84, E 157. Nicholas, B 301, C 8, 49, 50, 94, 95, 96, 131, 258, D 16, 24, 58, BE 165, F 78, 396, H 16, 189, 271. Daniel, I 287. James, C 49, 78, 118, 50, 210. Elias, C 94, 197, E 165, 284, 345, F 265, G 62, H 116, 43, 93, 303, I 33, 321. Christian, C 95, 96, 258, D 24, Henry, C 95, 258, D 24, 25. Simon, C 95, E 61, 165, F 234, H 16, 59, I 110, 22, 58, 78, 80, 81, 97, 202, 16, 34, 60, 408. ‘Isaac, D 16, 25. Samuel, F 1, 373. John, H 189, I 197. Luke, I 32, 38, 34, 251, 54, 82. Zachariah, I 33. Reuben, I 251, 54, 82. Standrick, Richard, A 111, D 125. Standing, William, B 282, C 245, D 150, E 72, 95, 98, D 81, 82, 83, 85, 138, 98, H 35, I 61, 129. Samuel, D 66, 98, E 36, 95, 98, G 81, 82, 83, 85, 188, 98, H 35. Henderson, E 95. Edward, G 198. Stanley, Jonathan, A 269, 326, 359. Elizabeth, A 326, 359. Stanton (Staunton), Thomas, F 429, I 482. Elijah, B 176, 257, C 78. Elizabeth, C 78. John, F 144, H 240, 97, I 135, 482, 515. Thompson, I 482. Stephens, Thomas, I 481. Stepney, John, A 73, 148, 54, 81, 373, B 115, 16, 17, 18, 322, C 19, 24, 38, 238, E 50, F 105, 334, H 2, 147, 232, I 187. William, H 206, 212, 20, 32, I 15, 187, 420. Stevenson, John, F 193, 4, 337, 55, 56, G 19, H 127, I 48, 79, 422, 94. Thomas, F 337. Elizabeth, I 79. William, C 138. Hugh, I 326. Stokes, John, G 91, 154, H 18, 114, 322. William, G 163, H 50. Elizabeth, G 163. Stone, John, C 275, F 141, 59, 319, 62, 84, 413. William, F 141. Moses, H 388, I 257. Sumner, Luke, E 53, 134, 35, F 308, 58, 410, G 149, 86, H 6, 117, 57, 58, 59, 60, I 244, 80. Seth, G 90, 251, 63, I 188, 454. James, E 83, H 6, I 244, 80. Jacob, H 299. Abraham, I 114. Sutton, Joseph, A 32, 93, 190, 386, B 1, 28, 31, 32, 38, 53, 202, 3, c 40, 108, 91, D 29, 105, 30, BE 2, 22, 23, 27, F 416, 341, 55, 56, G 56, 84, 97, 140, 89, H 23, 127, 64, 72, 96, 201; 33, 42, 49. Deborah, A 82, F 237, G 78, George, B 9, 153, 203, C 52, D 124, 49, F 237, 83, 389, 90, H 164. Nathaniel, B 141, 311, 22, F 341, 89. Elizabeth, C 108, F 2. Christopher, D 19, 124, 49, E 56, H 164, 96, 242, 49, I 12. Richard, B 187, 40, F 2, 108, 4. James, F 99, H 183, 98, 234. Susanah, F 104. Sarah, C 108, F 103, H 233, I 356, 58. Ephrim, F 242. Thomas, I 138, 39, 56, 58. Samuel, F 382, 89, G 55. Benjamin, H 45, 53, 55, 57. Miriam, H 196. Joseph, I 12, 149, 298, 305, 466, 67, 68, 522. Ashbury, I 125. Frederick, I 411. Swain, John, E 94, Elizabeth, E 94. Samuel, I 3. Swann, Samuel, A 113, 43, 47, 72, 75, 85, 87, B 69, 133, C 4, 51, 88, D 100, 66, H 289, I 60. Elizabeth, A 175. | } | t 476 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Thomas, B 69. John, B 133, C 4. Sweeney, Terrence, B 288, 92. YM Tailor, Charles, A 95, C 30, F 140, 262. Tatlock, James, H 329. Taylor, John, A 54, F 155, 200, H 252, 53, 55, 333. Julianna, A 68. Jane, A 68. Jonathan, A 119, 67, B 12, 13, E 52, G 244. Samuel, B 14, 15, 57, C 259, F 146. Lemuel, B 53, 189, C 195. Timothy, B 196. William, C 56, 259. Grace, C 260. Susannah, F 200, 35. Johanna, G 2. David, I 94. Tetterton, William, A 46, 100, 21, 312, 34, 36, C 14, H 312, 13, 52. Sarah, A 336, C 107, I 7, 246. Thatch, John, F 287, G 69, 115, H 370, I 538. Green, H 166, I 185. Therrell, William, B 4. Thigpen, James, A 158, 63, 74, 389, B 73, 90, 109, 283, 84, C 70, D1, 83, 131, F 374, H 4. Margaret, A 389, B 52. James Jr., B 3, 28, 52, 85, 86, 93, 112, C 71, I 86. Thomas, James, C 212, 26, 67. Stephen, C 251. Thompson, Henry, H 84, 236. Tomblin, John, A 84, 95, D 10, 50, 91, E 37, G 26, 56. William, B 181, 204, 30, 31, D10, 50, B 87, G 56, 128, H 318, I 30, 31, 221. Toms, Francis, A 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 49, 77, 114, 186, 147, 74, 212, 13, 60, B 20, 52, 89, 100, 64, 241, 42, 51, 306, 8, C 25, 26, 36, 67, 143, 78, 82, 85, D 4, 22, 27, 30, 61, 70, 145, EB 99, 108, F 261, 79, 315, 22, 36, 86, 405, 14, G 71, 220, H 121, 244, 56, 361. Joshua, B 8, H 169, I 265, 445, 54, 530, 37. Sarah, B 8. Foster, C 182, 91, D 4, 19, E 22, 23, 27, 63, 129, F 196, 408, G 132, 259, H 109, I 149, 53, 298, 323, 59, 60, 445, 90, 537. Martha, E 22. Margaret, F 315, H 361, 62. Zachariah, H 121, 56, 69, 285. Elizabeth, H 169, 362. Caleb, H 214, 69, 285, I 446. Rebeccah, H 362. Gosbee, H 380, 443, 45. Mary, I 149, 360. John, I 359, 443, 526. Tow, Christopher, H 104, 5, 88. Deborah, G 193, 99, H 105. Tromball, William, E 144, F 65, 109, 45, H 297, 338, I 278. Towe, Christopher, G 189, 93, 99. Townsend, William, C 6, 107, 56, D 52, 58, 59, 60, 67, 87, 95, 117, 20, 51, B 1, 3, 26, F 135, 256, 391, G 22, 80, H 298, I 7, 188, 41, 225, 46, 300. John, C 188, 212, 26, 67, D 73. Rachel, F 256. Tromboll, Simon, B 24. Trowell (Trowel), Thomas, B 201. Joseph, A 79. Truelove, Timothy, B 291, F 334, I 121. Elizabeth, F 334. Caleb, I 531. Turner, William, A 75, 76, 200, C 137, 213. Edward, B 198, C 180, 90, D 124, F 116, 254, 55, 89, 222, 390, H 164, 205, 49. Abraham, F 252, 314, 17, H 3, I 205, 222. John, F 255, 400, G 109, 258, 60, I 73, 74, 127, 469, 70. Sarah, F 400. Demsey, G 190, H 3, 47, 205, 318, 63, 79, 1187. Joseph, F 254, G 50, 189, 93, 94, 99, 216, 49, 58, H 68, 105, 88. Joseph Jr., I 22, 296, 521. Agnes, H 249. Edward Jr., I 12, 520. Nathan, I 200. Benjamin, I 205, 22. INDEX TO DEEDS ATT Ezekiel, I 205, 22. Richard, B 80, D 40. Jane, G 190, 99, 216. Ann, A 200. Twine, John, F 146, 303, G 226, I 132, 330. Thomas, I 132, 284, 374. Abraham, I 331. Caleb, I 511. Vv Varnham, John, A 378. Vick, Isaac, F 233. Volloway, John, A 233, 41. Jean, A 241. Vosse, William, A 19, 24, 51, 52, 121, 58, 63, 88. Joan, A 52. Johanna, A 121. w Walker, Henderson, A 4, 142, 47, 59, 61. Maurice, B 55, F 322. Wallace, William, G 152. Charles, G 152. Walless, Richard, C 209, 29, 51. Wallis, John, A 90, E 81. William, E 97, 132, 52. Wallburton, John, F 114, 292, H 157. Walton, Timothy, F 253, G 67, H 5. George, H 348, 49, 68, 76, I 264, 401. Wanrite, James, D 163. Ward, James, B 291, G 86. Thomas, G 213. John, C, 132. Mary, C 132. Warner, Samuel, B 282. Warring (Warren), Henry, A 244, 51, F 24, 35, 84, G 13. Elizabeth, A 244, 51. Abraham, A 331, 63, B 148, 60, 61, 62, 65, C 93, 95, 139, 261, F 24. Mary, A 363. Washington, George, G 188. Watson, Margaret, B 70. Watrey, Richard, A 380. Watts, John, A 144, 47. Weaver, Benjamin, F 214. Webb, Zachariah, I 94, 413. Weeks, Thomas, B 231, C 30, 204, D 35, 69, 162, E 62, F 190, 245, 46, 54, 55, 56, 62, 418, G 123, H 148, I 69, 98. Anne, D 35, 69, 162. John, G 123, 262, 1 98. Sarah, G 262. Samuel, G 123. James, G 123. William, G 128. Benjamin, I 98. Wilson, I 278. Welch, John B 104, C 76, 77, G 265, H 1638, 320. Nathaniel, C 239. Wells, Francis, A 226, 62, B 177. Joseph, I 505. Wensley, Henry, D 97, 98, 99, 100, 15. West, William, A 24, Robert, C 28. Mary, C 28. Martha, C 28. Sarah, C 28. Wheatley, Benjamin, G 151. Whedby (Whedbee), John, A 123, D 105, F 282, 83, 89, 397, G 174, H 47, 103, 6, 78, 88, 250, 91, I 12. Richard, A 123, 372, 84, B 128, 53, 54, C 40, 41, 42, 51, D 105, 30, F 71, 115, 385, 427, G 109, 99, 250, H 80, 249, I 12, 127, 59, 438. Benjamin, G 221, 22, H 18, 56, I 131. Debro, A 123. George, A 123, I 16, 22, 23, 205, 25, 65, 66, 319, 424. Joseph, H 342, I 396. Mary, I 12. Thomezin, I 396. Sarah, A 384, I 424, Martha, I 424. Lemuel, I 424. William, I 424. Thomas, I 522. James, I 424. Wheeler, Thomas, I 230. Wherry, Anthony, A 227, 383, B 155, C 112, 238, I 187. Joshua, C 238. White, Joan, A 11. Arnold, A 134, 256, B 188, 312, C 249, | : 478 HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY 63, 70, D 11, 31, 32, 57, BE 38, 81, F 376, 32, 233, 34, 39, H 207. William, A 135, 266, B 42, 43, C 179, 254, D 11, 140, F 126, 29, G 98, 175, 255, H 35, 86, I 56, 313. Parthene, A 256. Anne, A 266. Thomas, B 183, 296, C 172, 79, D 90, 102, F 72, 149, 60, 64, 215, H 35, 86, 111, I 242. Henry, B 188, C 249, I 176, 325, 36, 450. John, B 234, 35, 90, 313, 16, C 7, 8, 48, 94, 150, 258, D 89, 102, EB 64, F 149, 215, 68, 402, G 4, 179, 226, H 95, 96, 111, 276, 365, I 56, 370, 78, 480, 81, 98, 99, 533. Sarah, B 290, 318, 16, C 8, 94, 258, D 89, EB 11. Elizabeth, D 11, 31. Joseph, E 144, F 54, 58, 164, 263, G 150, H 86, 256. Joshua, F 148, 215, 404, G 181. Caleb, F 198, 393, H 227. Matthew, F 318, G 200, I 178. Samuel, F 376, G 32, 125, 234, H 10, 11, 207, I 209. Rachel, G 179. Theophilus, H 39. Gulielma, H 86. Benjamin, H 193, 373, I 444, 48, 522. Silas, H 276. Christian, H 276. Zachariah, I 252. Francis, I 259. Lydia, I 259. Josiah, I 370, 71. Charles, I 373, 78. Mary, I 378, 78. Huldah, I 498, 99. David, I 522. George, I 522. Luke, I 524. Wiggins, Thomas, C 205, F 6, 134. Christian, F 134. Wilcocks, John, C 138, D 101, 38, 43, E 68, 69, 146. Wilkens, John, F 334, I 121. Wilks, Charles, B 7, 107, 260, 61, 77, 97, C 64, 193, D 21, 112. Wilkinson (Wilkson), William, A 1, 2, 3, 165, H 7. . Benjamin, G 42. Willis, F 134. Wilkins, Charles, A 289. Elizabeth, A 289. Williams, Jenkins, A 97, 130, 90, 92. Joanna, A 97, 190. Richard, A 12, 135, 52, 342, I 355. Nathaniel, C 261, 97, H 342, 77. John, B 105, 57, 218, 53, C 224, D 101, 15, 43, E 42, F 45, 57, 298, H 288, Ann, F 43, H 66, 1 121, 24. Joseph, F 244, G 24, H 329, 30, 37, I 421, 538, 39. Hatten, F 334, 48, 49, G 187, H 2, 62, 66, 220, I 55, 121, 24, 236, 68, 313. Samuel, H 81, 129, 31, I 88, 116. Tully (Tullie), C 100, 2, 29, 30, 203, D 99, H 114, 210, 39, 322, 32, I 79, 131, 298, 339, 55, 422. Spencer, H 146, 281, 357, I 106, 66, 71, 75, 203, 32, 50, 63, 340, 412, 513, 15. Sarah, A 358, 73, G 77, H 208. Thomas, A 358, 73, F 298, G77, H 208. Mary, H 342, I 483. (Her children, Milly, John, Mary, Thomas, and Sarah.) Lockhart, I 355, 422. William, A 231, 34, I 393, 451, 539. Jane, A 152. Ruth, A 152. Williamson, Richard, A 18. James, B 102, 3. Willis, Humphrey, A 62. Willoby, John, A 206, C 129, Harris, A 365. Mary, A 365. Harry, D 111. Wilson, Robert, A 151, 64, 78, 343, B 151, 52, 67, 69, 239, C 92, 132, 244, 46, D 62, 138, 39, E 87, 142, 44, 46, 50, 71, F 13, 36, 37, 38, 74, 218, 19, 56, G 49, 142, 45, 215, H 140, 44, 46 I 365. Isaac, A 164, 236, 60, 97, 98, 355, B 123, 69, 252, 84, C 46, 58, D 18, 46, INDEX TO DEEDS 479 127, 38, 39, E 47, 146, F 36, 37, 38, 225, I 164, 235, 463. Ann, A 178, 204, 3438, 46, 60, D 18, E 144. Edward, A 247, F 241, 67, 98, G 77, H 35, 208, 51, 52, I 157, 207. Benjamin, A 348, B 50, 123, 51, 96, 239, C 42, 58, 104, D 40, 133, 44, 53, E 100, F 67, 260, 359, 88, 92, G 1, 16, 217, H 177, 92, 209, 27, 302, I 40, 95, 96. Judith, B 123, C 42, F 388, G1, H 177, 92. Jacob, C 42, G 16, 217, H 155, 77, 92, 246, 301. John, C 155, 206, D 20, 140, E 28, I 488. William, A 257, 360, E 3, 100, F 111, 19, 362, 91, 413, G 61, 116, H 30, 182, 244, 46, 98, I 116, 449. Joseph, E 87, 171, F 143, G 157. Sylvanus, E 170, F 244, 63. Rebeccah, E 170, F 244, 63. Abraham, F 124, 233, 48, 60, 388, 412, 17, G1, I 39, 288, 368, 434. Sarah, F 367, H 182. James, F 225, H 144, 386. Thomas, H. 209, I 71, 334, 447, 49, 56, 531. Mary, H 209. Moses, H 227. Zachariah, H 301, I 95, 96. Bettie, I 147, 456. Roda, I 463. Wimberly, John, C 131. Elizabeth, C 131. Wingate, John, A 71, I 88. William, E 1, H 78. Winslow, John, B 46, D 20, 47, 90, 161, E 11, F 34, 61, 72, 86, 154, 217, 59, 403, G 207, H 316, 65, I 462. Thomas, B 183, 224, 42, 63, 90, G 8, 39, 94, 124, 58, 58, D 35, 43, 90, 145, 53, 61, E’ 5, 6, 11, 37, 45, 63, 108, F 7, 16, 34, 61, 72, 149, 55, 215, 72 H 111, 8, 4, 16, 31. Elizabeth, B 183, 290, C 8, 94, 258, D 90, G 207, H 140, 246, 316. Joseph, C 158, 241, D 48, 132, 61, B 20, 33, 89, 99, 147, 51, F 7, 93, 94, 95, 183, 215, 86, H 73, 79, 331, I 259, 462. Timothy, E 11, 33, 151, F 95, 217, 56, G 142. Jesse, E 11, H 197, 218, Sarah, E 108. William, E 113, I 258, 448. Israel, F 86, 217, 403, G 207. Pleasant, F 93, 94, 95, 96, 191, H 78, 79, 381. Miriam, F 96, 155. Obed, F 95, H 310, 11. Mary, F 154, G 142. Josiah, F 154. Samuel, F 154. Ruth, F 154. Henry, F 193, 207. Benjamin, F 217, 59, 403, G 103, 5, 331. Jacob, F 403, G 105, H 195, 371. Caleb, H 376, I 258, 60. Wood, Richard, D 86, F 237. Aaron, D 86, 94, E 90, 91, F 19, 125, 26. Moses, D 134, 42, E 90, 91, C 278. Joseph, I 8, 228. William, F 405. Woodcocke, Edward, F 387. Woodley, Andrew, D 93, 114, 16, E 63, 69, 93, F 78. Ann, D 116. William, E 93, F 101. Woolard, Richard, A 194, B 114. Ann, A 194, John, A 301, B 104, 14, C 76, F 423. Alice, B 114. Andrew, C 45, 136. Williams, F 20, 224. Mary, F 224, Wright, Samuel, C 62, I 215. Thomas, C 62, F 386, G 155, H 163, 290, 320, 58. Wyatt, John, A 275, 76, 352, B 191, 0 44, 76, 198, 229, D 7, 79, F 349 , H 2, 235, 390, I 220, 477, 78, 502. Mary, A 276. Samuel, A 327, B 187, 56, C 44, B 32, 94, 136, F 80, H 204, { f ~ a —_—— 480 Thomas, A 352, C 44, 135, 36, H 248, William, A 352, 44, 276, D 28, 36. 41, 49, 79, 150, B 34, 48, 50, 164, F 20, 24, 224, H 77, 94, 232, 35, Wyatt (Wiatt), Elizabeth, A 352, B 137, C 44. Jacob, E 32, 94, 136, F 80, H 167, 204, Penelope, F. 20. Sarah, F 306. HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Joshua, H 258, I 485, 524. Parthenia, I 220. Wynne, Archibald, C 221, 22, 24, 25. bg Yates, John, A 242, Elizabeth, A 242. Yelverton, John, A 278, 79, 91, 92, 93. Elizabeth, A 291, 92, 93. cy GENERAL INDEX A Albertson, Peter, p. 13. Albert, p. 13. Aaron, p. 13. Nathaniel, p. 13. Eza (Esau), p. 14. Jonathan, p. 22. Arthur, pp. 23, 4. Family, pp. 315, 17. Anderson, John, pp. 8, 14, 23, 4. Jean, p. 8. Akehurst, Daniel, p. 10. Archdale, John, p. 11. Arkill, William, p. 22. Arnold, Lawrence, pp. 8, 9, 14. Elizabeth, pp. 8, 9. John, p. 9. William, p. 24. Family, pp. 317, 18. B Bagley, Thos., p. 23. Baker, Mr. Henry, p. 14. Family, pp. 318, 20. Banks, Elizabeth, p. 10. Barclift, Thomas, pp. 9, 24. John, Senior, pp. 21, 4. Family, pp. 321, 23. Barker, Anne, p. 15. . Barnstable, William, pp. 15, 16. Barrow, John, pp. 3, 5, 7, 9. Eri, p. 3. Arodi, p. 23, Family, pp. 320, 21. Bateman, Jonathan, pp. 7, 9, 10. Elizabeth, p. 10. John, p. 14. Thomas, p. 23. Family, pp. 323, 24. Beasley, Johanna, pp. 8, 9. Family, p. 324. James, p. 9. Robert, p. 8. Sarah, p. 9. Beesley, Francis, p. 15. James, p. 14. 31 Mary, p. 14. Belman, John, p. 10. Bentley, John, p. 8. Family, pp. 324, 25. Berry, Edward, p. 9. Berkeley, Sir William, p. 3. Biggs, Timothy, p. 3. Blanchard, Ephrim, p. 31. Family, pp. 325, 26. Blitchenden family, p. 326. Blount, Thomas, p. 11. Family, pp. 326, 27. Boasman, Elizabeth, p. 15. Ralph, p. 15. Bogue, William, pp. 12, 23. Bond, Samuel, p. 15. Elizabeth, p. 15. Mercy, p. 15. Susannah, p. 15. Bonner, Thomas, p. 22. Boswell, Joseph, p. 23. Boyce, William, p. 15. Branch, Mr. Geo., p. 7. Isacher, p. 22. William, p. 22. Brasinan, Mary, p. 15. Elizabeth, p. 22. Brasurre, Margaret, p. 30. Bratton, Nathaniel, p. 22. Benjamin, p. 22. Brickstone, William, p. 8. Brient, Elizabeth, p. 11. Brightwell, Mr. Robert, p. 7. Brown, William, p. 8. Francis, p. 22. Bunch, Jesse, p. 22. Bundy, Josiah, p. 24. William, pp. 24, 32. Family, pp. 327, 30. Butler, Mr. Christopher, p. 7. William. p. 8. Diana, p. 8. Willis, p. 22. Bush, James, p. 22. Buyard, Jean, p. 9. Byrom, John, p. 23. ————— et 482 GENERAL. INDEX c D Calloway, Caleb, pp. 2, 7, 8. Davenport, John, p. 16. Rachel, p. 12. Davis, Mr. John, p. 8. John, p. 12. Jean, p. 9. Mary, p. 12. Family, pp. 336, 38. Family, pp. 330, 31. Calleway, Caleb, p. 11, 14. Zebulon, p. 22. Cale, Richard, p. 22. Cannon, Robert, p. 6. Carpenter, Rebecca, p. 11. Carnele, Joseph, p. 15. Caruthers, Nathaniel, p. 18. Castellaw, James, p. 21. Catchmaid, George, p. 3. Chancey, Zachariah, p. 18. Chandler, Elizabeth, p. 3. Charles, Samuel, p. 12. Family, pp. 31, 32. Chastone, Richard, p. 9. Sarah, p. 9. Chesen, James, p. 12. Cheston, Richard, p. 19. Chesson family, pp. 332, 33. Clapper, Jno., p. 11, Clare, Mr. Timo., pp. 7, 8;'18, 28, Elizabeth, pp. 13, 31. Family, pp. 333, 34. Clayton, Henry, p. 8. John, p. 17. Clerks of Court, pp. 311, 13. Clemons, William, p. 22. Cock, Robert, p. 23. Cole, Mr. James, pp. 12, 13, 16. Collins, William, p. 14, John, p. 22. Christopher, p. 22. Jeremiah, p. 23. Colson, William, p. 24. Commander, Mr. Joseph, p. 10. Corprew, Thomas, p. 32. Cox family, pp. 334, 36. Creecy, William, pp. 22, 36, 37. Levi, p. 22. Thos., p, 23. Croxton, Arthur, p. 23. Dawson, Mr. Antho, p. 7. Capt. Anthony, pp. 10, 12. Deadman, John, p. 9. Deal, Malachi, p. 22. Denman, Charles, pp. 20, 22. Dewham, Thomas, p. 14. Divisions of Estates, p. 293. Docton, Jacob, p. 24. Doe, Jeremiah, p. 22. Donaldson, Andrew, p. 22, Draper family, pp. 338, 40. Drummond, William, pp. 3, 4. Duckingfield, William, p. 13. Durant, George, pp. 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 22, 32, 36. John, p. 7, 8, 10. Mrs. Ann, p. 9. Thomas, p. 11. Family, pp. 340, 41. E Eames, Mr. George, p. 8. Earl, Rev. Daniel, p. 33. Early, William, p. 14. Eason, Moses, p. 20. Jesse, p. 35. Edmundson, William, p. 28. Elliott, Moses, p. 23. Abraham, p. 23. Joseph, p. 23. Jacob, p. 23. Family, pp. 341, 44. Evans, Jonathan, p. 12. Thomas, p. 14. Mary, p. 14. John, p. 14. Family, pp. 345, 49. Evins, Mr. Richard, p. 7. F Felton, Richard, p. 36. Fewox, James, p. 8. Field, James, p. 23. Fletcher, Mr. Ralph, pp. 7, 11, 12, 23. Family, pp. 350, 51. GENERAL INDEX Fleetwood family, p. 349. Forbes, Bailey, p. 22. Lamuel, p. 22. Foster, Mr. Francis, pp. 8, 12, 35. William, pp. 8, 10. Diana, pp. 9, 10. James, p. 14. Fox, Richard, p. 8. French, Mrs. Elizabeth, pp. 17, 18. G Gale, Mr. Christopher, p. 14. Gilbert, Joseph, p. 23. Gilliam, Thomas, p. 10. Godfrey, William, p. 8. Sarah, p. 8. John, p. 11. Peter, p. 13. Thos., p. 24. Family, p. 351. Gording, George, p. 23. William, pp. 23, 32. Nathaniel, p. 23. Gordon, Mr. William, p. 33. Rev. William, p. 34. Family, pp. 352, 53. Gosby, Hannah, p. 8. John, p. 8. Grace, Luke, p. 15. Granbery family, pp. 354, 59. Gray, John, p. 9. John, Jr., p. 9. Tabitha, p. 9. Thomas, p. 9. Gregory family, pp. 360, 61. Griffin, John, p. 23. Guyer, John, p. 23. H Hall, Jacob, p. 6. Daniel, p. 12. Rose, p. 12. Edward, p. 22. Henry, p. 22. Sarah, p. 13. David, p. 14. Elizabeth, p. 14. Halsey, Frederick, p. 23. Hancocke, Thomas, p. 14. Mary, p. 14. Hardy, Thomas, p. 35. Harloe, Thomas, p. 8. Mary, p. 8. John, p. 8. Harmon, Robert, p. 11. Thomas, p. 22. Harris, Thomas, pp. 2, 7, 8. John, pp. 6, 9, 11, Diana, p. 8. Sarah, p. 13. David, p. 14. Elizabeth, p. 14. Hartley, Coll. Francis, p. 10. Mrs. Susanna, p. 10. Harvey, John, pp. 5, 17, 19. John, Esquire, p. 14. Col. John, pp. 21, 22, 23, 25, 35. 483 Hon. Thomas, pp, 10, 11, 12, 21, 25. Miles, p. 21. Benjamin, pp. 21, 22, 23. Mary, p. 23. Joseph, pp. 22, 23. Burton, p. 23. Robert, p. 23. Haskeet, Tabitha, p. 9. Hasket, William, p. 24, Haskins, Thomas, p. 10. Hassold, Thomas, p. 9. Mary, p. 9. Thomas, Jr., p. 9. Hatfield, Richard, pp. 22, 23. Hawkins, John, p. 10. Hecklefield, John, pp. 13, 14, 16, 17, 35. Family, p. 352. Henby, John, pp. 238, 24. Joseph, p. 23. James, pp. 23, 24. Silvanus, p. 24. Hendrickson, Jobe, p. 23. Hendrick, Jeremiah, p. 23. Solomon, p. 24. Isaac, p. 24. Hill, Samuel, p. 32. Hobart, Joshua, p. 24. Hogg, Mr. James, p. 32. Holden, John, p. 16. Hollowell, Thomas, p. 23. John, p. 23. 484 GENERAL INDEX William, p. 23. Family, pp. 361, 62. Hooks, John, pp. 15, 16. Hooper, William, p. 22. Hudson, William, p. 14. Huffton, John, p. 9. David, p. 24. Hutson, John, p. 23. Hyde, Hon. Edward, p. 17. J Jackson, William, p. 10. Jacocks, ‘Ann, p. 9. Thomas, p. 32. Jonathan, p. 22. Family, p. 367. Jarvis, Thomas, p. 5. Jenkins, John, pp. 4, 5, 13. Jessop, Joseph, p. 22. Thomas, pp. 24, 30. Family, pp. 363, 64. Johnson, Sarah, p. 15. Samuel, p. 22. John, p. 22. Jones, Hon. Francis, pp. 11, 23. Peter, p. 11. Ann, p. 13. Daniel, p. 17. Evan, p. 23. William, pp. 22, 23. Thos., Estate, p. 23. Family, pp. 364, 66. Jooke, Sarah, p. 8. Jordan, Matthew, p. 19. Joseph; p. 29. Thomas, p. 30. Family, pp. 366, 72. K Kenedy, Mr. Patrick, p. 7. Kennion, Roger, p. 23. Kent, Ann, p. 8. Kilcoconen, pp. 2, 36. Kinsey, Katherine, p. 8. John, p. 8. Kitching, William, p. 35. Knight, Lewis Alex., p. 14. Esther, p. 14. Knoles, Thos., p. 23. Knox, Andrew, pp. 21, 24. L Lacy, William, p. 9. Grace, p. 9. John, pp. 9, 23, 24. Lakar, Benjamin, pp. 10, 11. Lamb, Mary, p. 10. Joshua, p. 10. Family, p. 373. Lawrence, Robert, p. 16. Family, pp. 373, 74. Lawton, Peleg, p. 23. Layden family, p. 374. Leah, John, p. 7. Leary, John, p. 22. Leigh, Gilbert, p. 32. James, p. 32. Family, p. 375. Lillington, Alex., pp. 7, 9, 10, 13. Family, pp. 376, 77. Lilly, John, pp. 11, 13, 23. Lindsay, Rev. David, p. 4. Little, Mr. Jno., p. 7. Lepper, Thomas, pp. 8, 9. Ann, pp. 8, 9. Sarah, pp. 8, 9. Rebecca, pp. 8, 9. Loadman, James, p. 9. Long Guyles, p. 8. Arthur, p. 8. Thomas, pp. 15, 22. William, pp. 15, 22. Long, Joshua, pp. 22, 23. Nathan, p. 22. Reuben, p. 22. Lemuel, p. 22. Family, pp. 377, 79. Lumsford, John, p. 22. Luten, Frederick, p. 22. M Mackey, William, p. 22. Mannering, Mr. Ste., pp. 7, 9. Mann, John, p. 24. ~Mardlen, John, p. 23. Ezekiel, Sr., p. 23. Edward, p. 23. Marriages, pp. 299, 310. Marsden, Rev. Richard, p. 34. Mashburn, Mr., p. 35. eat ae at es [ALLELE GAARA A ET GENERAL INDEX Mathews, George, p. 6. Mathias, Joseph, p. 22. Elizabeth, pp. 33, 37. John, p. 36. ~? Maudlin, Ezekiel, pp. 15, 23, 24. Hannah, p. 15. Edward, p. 24. William, p. 24. Family, pp. 379, 80. Mayo, Edward, p. 8. Sarah, p. 8. Ann, p. 8. Elizabeth, p. 8. Family, pp. 382, 83. Mayow, Joseph, p. 23. McAdams, Joseph, p. 20. McClenden, Denis, pp. 11, 14, 150. Francis, p. 11. Thomas, p. 11. McClenny, James, p. 23. McMullen family, pp. 380, 82. Merett, Thomas, p, 8. Middleton, John, p. 23. Miller, Thomas, p. 2. Charles, p. 23. Minge, James, p. 16. Ruth, pp. 16, 35. Moline, Robert, p. 10. Elinor, p. 11. Monday, Benjamin, p. 24. Montague, Thos., p. 24. Moore, Maurice, p. 35. William, p. 12. Capt. William, p. 21. Elizabeth, p. 12. Samuel, pp. 19, 23. Charles, pp. 22, 23. Family, pp. 383, 84. More, John, p. 23. Truman, p. 23. Jno., p. 24. Morgan, William, p. 14. James, Sr., p. 19. John, p. 23. Jane, p. 24. Family, pp. 384, 85. Morres, John, p. 11. Elizabeth, p. 11. John, Jr., p. 11. William, p. 11. Mare, p. 11. Morris, John, pp. 15, 23. Family, pp. 385, 88. Moseley, Edward, p. 16. Mullen, William, p. 22. Murdaugh, John, p. 20. Murphy, Michael, p. 24. N Newbold, William, p. 19. Newby, James, pp. 14, 15. Sarah, p. 14. Gabriel, pp. 14, 18. Nathan, pp. 17, 18, 19, 20. Gideon, p. 18. Mary, pp. 19, 23. Joseph, p. 24. Thomas, pp. 20, 23. Francis, p. 20. Jesse, p. 24. Keziah, p. 24. Exum, p. 31. Mrs. G. D., p. 36. John, p. 15. Magdalen, p. 15. Elizabeth, p. 15. Family, pp. 388, 94. Nichols, Thomas, p. 11. Nicholson, John, p. 8. Samuel, pp. 8, 11, 12. Christopher, p. 8. Hannah, p. 8. bd William, p. 14. Thomas, p. 20. Francis, p. 34. Family, pp. 394, 96. Nixon, John, pp. 6, 8, 22, 24. En, p. 8. Zachariah, pp. 19, 23. Francis, p. 19. Delight, p. 23. Phineas, p. 24. Family, pp. 396, 98. Norcom, Joseph, p. 23. Norfleet, Marmaduke, p. 22. Nowell, Richard, p. 8. Oliver, p. 8. Joan, p. 11. 485 Kesiah, p. 19, Thomas, pp. 19, 20, 23. Family, pp. 404, 6. Pike, Samuel, p. 8. 486 GENERAL INDEX Elinor, p. 11. Alice, p. 11. oO Oates, James, pp. 11, 12, 13. Joseph, p. 12. Elizabeth, p. 12. Outland, Joseph, p. 24. Overman, Jacob, p. 11. Dorothy, p. 11. Jacob, Jr., p. 11. Theo., p. 11. Ephrim, as Margery, p. 11. Ann, p. 11. P Parish, Ann, p. 9. John, pp. 12, 15. Parks, Samuel, p. 20. Parramore, Thos., p. 23. Peed, Timo, p. 7. Pearson, Rachel, pp. 23, 24. Peter, p. 23. Jonathan, p. 24, Family, pp. 398, 401. Pembroke, Dan’ll, p. 8. Penrice, Francis, p. 14. Samuel, p. 23. Perkins, Edmund, p. 9. Perrisho, James, p. 12. Perrishaw, John, p. 24. Perry, Benjamin, pp. 22, 23, 35. Phillip, p. 23.5 Family, pp. 401, 2. Pettigrew, Rev. Charles, pp. 21, 23. Petitions, pp. 285, 93. Pettyjohn, Job, pp. 36, 37. Phelps, Samuel, pp. 15, 16, 22, 35. Jonathan, pp. 17, 18, 19, 24, 32. Benjamin, pp. 18, 19, 20. Dorothy, p. 19. Phillips, Daniel, pp. 10, 14. Henry, p. 28. Samuel, p. 13. Pierce, Mr. Tho., pp. 7, 8. Susanna, p. 8. John, p. 8, 32. Ruth, p. 8: Dorothy, p. 8. Mary, p. 8. Africa, p. 8. Plater, Richard, p. 14. Pollock, Col. Thomas, p. 10. Potter, Matthew, p. 15. Pratt, Zebulon, p. 22. Mary, p. 23. Jeremiah, pp. 33, 37. Pretlow, Samuel, p. 19. Pricklow, pp. 2, 9, 14. John, p. 12. Pritlow family, pp. 406, 7. Prody, George, p. 13. R Rainer, Richard, p. 23. Rainsford, Rev. John, p. 16. Ratcliffe, Rebeccah, p. 15. Joseph, pp. 20, 238, 24. Family, pp. 408, 9. Reed, Joseph, p. 32. Christian, p. 32. Rent Roll, p. 449. Representatives, p. 313. Richards, Jean, p. 14. Ricks, Isaac, p. 15. Abraham, p. 15. Right, Samuel, p. 24. Roberson, Nicholas, p. 8. John, p. 23. Robinson, Joseph, pp. 20, 23. John, p, 24. Rodman, Edmond, p. 8. Roe, Robert, p. 22. Ross, Martin, pp. 36, 37. Ss Sanderson, Capt. Richard, p. 14. Richard, pp. 22, 32, 35. Sanders, Richard, pp. 20, 23. Benjamin, p. 22. John, p. 22. Scarbrough, Augustine, pp. 9, 10. Macrora, pp. 18, 20, 22. Scott, Levin, p. 22. Ann, p. 31. Family, pp. 410, 11. GENERAL INDEX 487 Sestion, Walter, p. 12. Sharbo, Thos., p. 24. Sheriffs, p. 313. Simons, Francis, p. 8. Simmons, Thomas, p. 22. Sitterson, James, p. 19. Skillings, Sarah, p. 23. Skinner, Miss Emily, p. 5. Richard, pp. 15, 22, 23. William, pp. 19, 21, 22, 23, 25. John, pp. 19, 22, 23, 24. Evan, p. 20. Henry, p. 22. Joshua, pp. 22, 23, 36, 37. Benjamin, p. 36. Charles, p. 36. Family, pp. 411, 12. Nathan, p. 22. Stephen, p. 23. Ann, p. 23. Harry, p. 25. Congressman T. G., p. 25. Smith, Robert, p. 7. John, pp. 8, 22. Benjamin, p. 23. Smythwick, Edward, p. 7. Snellen, Hannah, p. 13. Rachel, p. 13. Esther, p. 13. Snelling, Mr. Israel, p. 7. Snell, Roger, p. 8. Snowden, Thomas, pp. 9, 14, 15. Constance, p. 14. Reverend Mr., p. 36. Sothel, Seth, pp. 6, 7, 8, 10. Snoden family, pp. 412, 13. Speight, Thomas, pp. 11, 22. Family, pp. 413, 14. Spivey family, pp. 414, 15. Spruel, Gray, p. 23. Stacey, Thos., p. 23. Standin, William, p. 23. Stanton, Margaret, p. 24. Moses, p. 24. Stepney, John, pp. 3, 7, 11, 13, 16, 35. Stewart, John, p. 6. Stiball, Richard, p. 11. Stone, Elisha, p. 22. John, p. 23. Sumner, Seth, pp. 18, 22. James, pp. 20, 22. Luke, p. 22. Sutton, Joseph, pp. 4, 8, 15, 21, 22. Deliverance, p. 8. Christopher, p. 20. Ashbury, p. 22. Jeremiah, p. 22. : : Francis, p. 22. / Family, pp. 415, 17. | Swann, Maj. Samuel, pp. 10, 11, 13 14, 32. Elizabeth, p. 133. Samuel, Jr., p. 13. Mrs. Mary, p. 13. Sarah, p. 10. William, p. 10. Samson, p. 10. Henry, p. 10. Thomas, p. 10. Family, pp. 418, 20. Symons, Thomas, p. 14. ey Tailor, Jonathan, p. 11. Taylor, Jonathan, p. 8. Charles, p. 8. George, p. 8. Mary, p. 8. Johannah, p. 15. Teach (Pirate), p. 24. Thach, Spencer, p. 22. Joseph, p. 22. : Thatch, Thos., p. 22. / Therrill, William, p. 9. Thigpen, James, pp. 7, 14, 16. | Tomlin, John, p. 6. / William, p. 24. Toms, Francis, pp. 8, 10, 18, 20, 28, 30, Family, pp. 420, 24. : Tondle, Mr. Thomas, p. 7. { Towe, Martin, p. 20. Troy, John, p. 9. Trueblood, Mrs. Jack, p. 30. Tucker family, pp. 424, 25. Turner, William, p. 14. ; Ww : Walker, Capt. Henderson, pp. 8, 13. ) Governor, pp. 33, 34. 488 GENERAL INDEX Ward, Anne, p. 10. Wilkinson, Col. William, pp. 8, 15. Francis, p. 10. Hester, p. 15. James, p. 11. Williams, Roger, p. 5. Hannah, p. 11. Jenkins, p. 8. Judge, p. 25. ' Abraham, p. 11. Welch, Thomas, p. 10. Anne, p. 11. Nathaniel, p. 24. Edward, p. 11. Wells, Francis, p. 14. John, p. 11.. Weeks, John, p. 18. Family, pp. 432, 34. West, John, p. 14. Willoughby, Mr. John, p. 8. Weston, William, p. 23. Wilson, Mr. Isac, pp. 8, 15. Whedby, Mr. John, pp. 11, 15. Ann, pp. 8, 22. Richard, pp. 11, 15. John, pp. 8, 10, 23, 24. Deborah, pp. 11, 15. James, p. 8. Whedbee, John, p. 22. Alice, p. 8. THOB., D. 28. Edward, pp. 16, 17. Judge Harry, p. 25. Sarah, p. 17. Mr. Jamés, pp. 25, 32. Family, pp. 434, 37. Richard, p. 35. Wingate, John, p. 22. Whidby, John, p. 32. Edward, p. 23. Richard, p. 32. Winslow, Thomas, pp. 13, 23, 24, 25. White, Thomas, pp. 2, 10, 23. Thomas, Jr., pp. 24, 31. Jeremiah, p. 8. Joseph, pp. 23, 31. Henry, p. 9, 29. Timothy, p. 23. Robert, p. 10. John, p. 24. Vincent, p. 10, Job, p. 24, Diana, pp. 10, 11. Pleasant, p. 31. John, pp. 15, 23. Family, pp. 437. 45. Alice, p. 15, Wood, Moses, p. 23. Joseph, 19: Family, pp. 445, 47. Luke) oo 22 Woolard, Mrs. Sarah, pp. 7, 8. ita Bape nti Family, pp. 447, 48. Isaac, p. 23. Wright, John, p. 10. James, pp. 15, 23, Family, p. 448. William, p. 23. Wyatt, John, pp. 12, 22. Sarah, p. 23. (Wiatt), Elizabeth, p. 17. John O., p. 37. William, p. 22. Family, pp. 425, 32. (Same family, spelled both ways.) COLONIAL MAP PERQUIMANS COUNTY, s osiN * o* SS: ee ordwy Nov. 26 % 1929 pavid Cox * Reg. 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