Abstract:
On June 2, 1760, Alexander Ross of the borough of Norfolk, VA sold to Peter Rives of Sussex Co., VA land on the north side of the Tar River, granted to Walter Kelly by Patent dated Nov. 17, 1738; then conveyed to Benjamin Forbes. The Court took Forbes property for debt and on Apr. 11, 1754 Thomas Williams, the Sheriff of Beaufort County, sold the land to Alexander Ross.