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351 1782, Nov -- Deed Book 7 Page 169, Cumberland County, NC
David Melton deeded William Poplin 100 acres located east of Governors Creek near Johnston's line. Mathis Davis and Robbert Hunnicut were witnesses.

1787 -- Marriage Licenses, Moore County, NC Will Book A Page 382
William King and Winny Moore were granted a marriage license. Robert Hunnicutt was the surety.
 
Hunnicutt, Robert (I49473)
 
352 1782, Nov 4 -- Land Grant #1122, Guilford County, NC
William Sercy received 500 acres located north of Deep River adjoining Charles Goldston, Reed and his own line. Seth Hill and John Pierce were chain carriers.

1783, Nov 16 -- Land Grant #1032, Guilford County, NC
Cornelius Latham received 100 acres located on Rock Creek adjoining Sercy. William Sercy and John Pierce were chain carriers.

1785 -- Tax List, Randolph County, NC
John Pierce listed 1 white poll and 250 acres in Capt. Garner's District

1786, Dec 7 -- Deed Book 3, Page 71, Randolph County, NC
William Searcy deeded Arthur Reed 100 acres located north of Deep River adjoining Arthur Reed and Richard Bird. John Pearce and Lewis Spinks were witnesses.

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

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

1787, Oct 2 -- Deed Book 3, Page 251, Randolph County, NC
William Searcy deeded John Johnston 300 acres located on Deep River near the head of Buffalo Branch adjoining William Argo, William Searcy (Dec'd.) and Charles Goldston. John Pierce and William Argo were witnesses.

1788, Jan 29 -- Deed Book 4, Page 19, Randolph County, NC
William Searcy (of Montgomery County) deeded William Pearce 200 acres located north of Fork Creek and Rocky Creek adjoining Adam Andrews and Widow Andrews. William Bowdon and John Pearce were witnesses.

1789, Feb 4 -- Land Grant #551, Randolph County, NC
John Pierce [assignee of Windsor Pearce] received 250 acres located on Deep River adjoining Nall, Bowdon, Searcy and Samuel Perry. Wm. Pierce and Thos. Waddle were chain carriers. 
Pearce, John (I49453)
 
353 1783 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
J. Fry listed $167 in Captain William Cox's District

1783, Mar 31 -- Deed Book 7 Page 134, Cumberland County, NC
James McDonald deeded James Fry (both of Montgomery County) 2 tracts [1] 200 acres on drains of McLendons Creek, patented to Andrew Killet who sold to Francis Stripling who sold to James McDonald; [2] 300 acres located on drains of Killets Creek adjoining Andrew Killet. Joel McClendon, John Morris and Richardson Fagin were witnesses.

1785, Feb 24 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 28
Ordered that the following persons be appointed to lay out a road from the Montgomery County line at Burton's Ford on Drowning Creek to the Cross Creek Road to William Seals Esq.: Edwd. Cox, Robert Grimes, Thos. Grimes, Daniel McCloud, John Cox Esq., Richardson Feagen Esq., Jos. Fry, Solomon Cox, Peter Salter, Jesse Muse, Benjn. Fry, Daniel Jones, William Cox, William Barrett, Jason Wadsworth, John Jackson, David Lewis and James Hill.

1785, Mar 4 -- Land Grant #239, Moore County, NC
Benjamin Fry received 40 acres located on Killetts Creek adjoining his own line. James Fry and Joseph Fry were chain carriers.

1785, Nov 24 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 72
Ordered that the following hands work on the road from the Wolf Pit to Seals Road under Jos. Fry as overseer: Peter Salter, Benjn. Fry, Daniel Jones, Nathan Fry, John Tailor, Jacob Harwick, Alexr. McLoud, Neel McLoud, John Caddle, Jams. Caddle Junr., Benjn. Caddle, Daniel Caddle, Solomon Cox, Samuel Jackson, George Jackson, Christian Jackson hands, John Jackson hands, Anguish Campbell, Thomas Harmon Senr. and Thos. Harmon.

1786, Aug 24 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 120
Ordered that the following lay off a road from the courthouse to Jesse Muse's and from there to Deep River and Dunhams Creek have the following hands to work: Jos. Fry, John Caddle, Alexdr. McCloud, James Hill, James Caddle, Benjn. Fry, Neel McLoud, Leonard Thos., James Caddle, John Black, William Beazley and John Beazley.

1787, Oct 13 -- Land Grant #268, Moore County, NC
Richardson Feagan received 50 acres located on Killetts Creek adjoining his own line. Nathan Fry and Joseph Fry were chain carriers.

1787, Oct 13 -- Land Grant #274, Moore County, NC
Richardson Feagan received 50 acres located on Killetts Creek adjoining his own line and Joseph Fry. Nathan Fry and Joseph Fry were chain carriers.

1789, Feb 16 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 218
Ordered that the following hands work on the road from the Widow Muse's bridge to Dunham's Creek: Joseph Fry, Nathan Fry, John Caddle, Alex. McLeod and Neil McLeod.

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

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 154
Joseph Fry
(16+) 2M
(0-16) 2M
6F

1792, Sep 27 -- Land Grant #451, Moore County, NC
Nathan Fry received 100 acres located on Journey Branch of Killetts Creek adjoining William Mears, James Muse and James Caddell. Julius Glascock and Joseph Fry were chain carriers.

1792, Sep 27 -- Land Grant #456, Moore County, NC
Joseph Fry received 100 acres located on Killetts Creek adjoining his own line. Nathan Fry and John Milton Glascock were chain carriers.

1792, Sep 27 -- Land Grant #406, Moore County, NC
Patty Glascock received 100 acres located on both sides of the Waggon Road adjoining Richardson Feagin. Julius Glascock and Joseph Fry were chain carriers.

1792, Sep 28 -- Land Grant #442, Moore County, NC
George Glascock received 50 acres adjoining his own line (formerly Peter Salter) and James Muse. Julius Glascock and Joseph Fry were chain carriers.

1794, Oct 30 -- Land Grant #957, Moore County, NC
Nathan Fry received 60 acres located on Killetts Creek including his own improvement and adjoining Joseph Fry. Joseph Fry and Nathan Fry were chain carriers.

1795, May 20 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 520
Ordered that Joseph Fry be appointed overseer of the road above Munroe's which leads by the courthouse to the Wolf Pit and have the following hands: Shadrack Rogers, James Smith, George Fry, Nathan Fry, Daniel Caddell, Daniel McSween, John Bethune, James Fry, Alexr. McLeod and George Jackson's hands.

1797, Jun 3 -- Land Grant #1385, Moore County, NC
Joseph Fry received 200 acres located on drains of Killets Creek adjoining Jno. Insor, own line, Nathan Fry, Allison and Widow McDonald. Jas. Fry and Nathan Fry were chain carriers.

1797, Nov 20 -- Land Grant #1386, Moore County, NC
Joseph Fry received 10 acres on drains of Killets Creek adjoining his own line, William Feagan and Benjamin Fry. Jas. Fry and Nathan Fry were chain carriers.

1798, Apr 3 -- Land Grant #1293, Moore County, NC
John Inzor received 25 acres located on Killetts Creek adjoining Mary McDonald, James Caddle and Joseph Fry. Jas. Fry and Joseph Fry were chain carriers.

1800 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 57
Joseph Fry
(45+) 1M
(26-45) 1F
(10-16) 1M 1F
(0-10) 3M 2F

1810 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 602
Joseph Fry
(45+) 1M
(26-45) 1F
(16-26) 1M 3F
(10-16) 2M
(0-10) 1M 1F

1814, Jan 3 -- Land Grant #2518, Moore County, NC
Joseph Fry received 150 acres located on Killets Creek and Dunnams Creek adjoining his own line, Fagin and the Speculators. Joseph Fry and Nathan Fry were chain carriers.

1814, Aug 8 -- Governor William Hawkins Papers, Aug 1814 Correspondence, Moore County, NC
Petition of Moore County residents on behalf of Gabriel Hardin, John Hardin and Nathan Vick who have been convicting of killing cattle and sentenced $10 and sixty days imprisonment. The petitioners plead on behalf of these men in very moderate circumstances and no way of supporting them but by their own labors for Governor Hawkins to reduce the penalty to just the fine. Signed by the following: Francis Myrick, Wm. Waddill JP, Jas. Gaines, George Moore, Alexander Kennedy, Lenoard Stuts, Wm. Smith, Jesse Pearce, Howel Brewer, David Brewer, Drewry Brewer, Magor S. Johnson, Stephen Perry, Wm. Hunsucker, James Lakey, Tho. Person, Anderson B. Smith, William Kennedy, John Kennedy, Isaac Teague, William Fry, Wm. Lewis, Lockher Fry, Joseph Fry and Kintchn Kitching.

1815 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
Joseph Fry Senr. listed 610 acres valued at $400

1818-1823 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
Joseph Fry listed 710 acres valued at $420 
Fry, Joseph (I42848)
 
354 1783 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
John Hare listed $70 in Captain John Cox's District

1785, Mar 3 -- Land Grant #79, Moore County, NC
William Smith received 50 acres located on Wet Creek including his own house and improvement. Thos. Grimes and John Hare were chain carriers.

1788, Aug 19 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 202
Ordered that Leonard Cagle be appointed overseer of the road from Searcy's Ford to Cotton's from Bear Creek at Wm. Gardner's to the County line and have the following hands to work: Wm. Gardner, Peter Gardner, William Wilson, John Hare, Adam Comer and Leonard Cagle's sons

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 156
John Hair
(16+) 1M
(0-16) 3M
3F

1790, Feb 18 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 263
John Hare recorded his mark to be a smooth crop in the left ear and a slit in the same. J.H. branded on sheep and cattle.

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

1793, Sep 25 -- Land Grant #486, Moore County, NC
Peter Hair received 50 acres adjoining his own line, Freeman and John Hair. John Hare and Reuben Freeman were chain carriers.

1793, Sep 25 -- Land Grant #488, Moore County, NC
Reuben Freeman received 100 acres adjoining Armstrong. John Hare and Peter Hare were chain carriers.

1793, Sep 26 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#646 John Hair entered 100 acres located on both sides of Wolf Creek adjoining John Sheffield.

1793, Sep 26 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#647 John Hair entered 50 acres on both sides of Wolf Creek adjoining his own line and John Sheffield.

1793, Sep 26 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#648 John Hair entered 50 acres south of Wolf Creek adjoining his own line.

1794, Feb 21 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 453
John Hair is appointed road overseer in place of John Sheffield.

1794, Mar 18 -- Land Grant #1198, Moore County, NC
John Hare received 50 acres located east of Wolf Creek on Bear Branch adjoining his own line, Peter Hare, John Sheffield. Reuben Freeman and Peter Hare were chain carriers.

1794, Aug 10 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#1304 John Porterfield (for David Allison) entered 340 acres located west of Williamson [Williams] Creek adjoining John Hair and Adam Comer.

1795, Jan 2 -- Land Grant #0114, Moore County, NC
John Shuffield received 50 acres located on Beach Branch of Wolf Creek adjoining his own line and John Hare. John Hare and Peter Hare were chain carriers. [Editor's Note: Never granted]

1795, Aug 4 -- Land Grant #843, Moore County, NC
David Allison received 330 acres located northwest of Williams Creek adjoining Adam Comer and John Hare. Hezekiah Dunn and Adam Comer were chain carriers.

1795, Sep 16 -- Land Grant #1187, Moore County, NC
John Hare [assignee of Dennis Carpenter] received 100 acres located south of Williams Creek adjoining his own line, Adam Comer, Ludlow and including Adam Comer's hogpen. Everet Sheffield and John Comer were chain carriers.

1795, Nov 17 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 538
Deed from Owen Carpenter to John Haire proven by Moses Wilson

1797, Jun 24 -- Land Grant #1579, Moore County, NC
John Hare received 50 acres located on Wolf Creek adjoining his own line and Peter Hare. John Sheffield Sr. and John Sheffield Jr. were chain carriers.

1797, Aug 22 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#255 John Shuffield entered 50 acres located on both sides of Wolf Creek adjoining his own line and John Hair.

1797, Aug 22 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#255 John Shuffield entered 50 acres located on both sides of Wolf Creek adjoining his own line and John Hair.

1797, Aug 25 -- Land Grant #1151, Moore County, NC
John Hare received 100 acres located on Wolf Creek adjoining his own line and John Sheffield. John Sheffield Sr. and John Sheffield Jr. were chain carriers.

1798, Sep 18 -- Land Grant #1382, Moore County, NC
Reuben Freeman received 115 acres located east of Wolf Creek adjoining his own line, Peter Hare, David Allison and Neil McLeod. William Morgan and John Dunn were chain carriers.

1798, Sep 18 -- Land Grant #1403, Moore County, NC
Peter Hare received 50 acres located east of Wolf Creek adjoining his own line, Reuben Freeman, David Allison, John Hare. Reuben Freeman and William Morgan were chain carriers.

1798, Oct 13 -- Land Grant #1404, Moore County, NC
Peter Hare received 100 acres located west of Wolf Creek adjoining his own line, Reuben Freeman and John Hare. Reuben Freeman and William Morgan were chain carriers.

1798, Nov 8 -- Land Grant #1793, Moore County, NC
John Sheffield received 50 acres located west of Wolf Creek adjoining his own line and Isham Sheffield. John Sheffield Junr. and John Hare were chain carriers.

1798, Nov 12 -- Land Grant #1402, Moore County, NC
John Hare received 200 acres located east of Wolf Creek adjoining John Sheffield, David Allison, Peter Hare and his own line. John Sheffield and William Morgan Jr. were chain carriers.

1798, Nov 12 -- Land Grant #1402, Moore County, NC
John Hare received 200 acres located east of Wolf Creek adjoining John Sheffield, David Allison, Peter Hare and his own line. John Sheffield and William Morgan Jr. were chain carriers.

1800 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 47
John Hare
(26-45) 1M 1F
(16-25) 1F
(10-15) 1M 1F
(0-10) 2M 2F

1803, Jun 7 -- Land Grant #1859, Moore County, NC
Moses Wilson received 64 acres located south of Williams Creek adjoining John Hair, Silay Hayes, Speculators and Adam Comer. Adam Comer Senr. and Peter Hair Junr. were chain carriers.

1805, Nov 1 -- Land Grant #1913, Moore County, NC
John Shuffield Senr. received 100 acres located on both sides of Wolf Creek adjoining his own line and John Hair. John Shuffield Junr. and Isaac Shuffield were chain carriers.

1810 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 599
Jno. Hare
(45+) 1M 1F
(26-45) 1F
(16-25) 2F
(10-15) 1M 1F
(0-10) 1F

1810, Oct 17 -- Will Book A, Page 285, Moore County, NC
Will of Margaret Kosht, Dec'd. Heirs: daughter Barbary Garner, daughter Susannah Latham, daughter Margaret Williamson, Mary Freeman, son John Hair, son Peter Hair and daughter Elizabeth Vuncannon. Executors: son John Hair and son Peter Hair. Witnesses: Jeremiah Wilson and John Shamburger. Proven Aug 1814.

1811, Jul 4 -- Land Grant #2126, Moore County, NC
Peter Hair received 50 acres located north of Wolf Creek adjoining John Sheffield Junr., Reuben Freeman and Neil McLeod. John Hair and Peter Hair were chain carriers

1813, Oct 24 -- Land Grant #2138, Moore County, NC
John Hare received 65 acres located east of Wolf Creek on Brown Straw Branch adjoining his own line and David Allison. Peter Hare and Owen Hare were chain carriers.

1815 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
John Hare Sr. listed 140 acres valued at $420, 117 acres valued at $234, 100 acres valued at $250, 50 acres valued at $100, 50 acres valued at $50, 65 acres valued at $32.50 and 100 acres valued at $50

1818-1823 -- Tax List Moore County, NC
John Hare listed 662 acres valued at $1200

1820 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 305
John Hair
(45+) 1M 1F
(16-25) 1M 2F

1823, Apr 14 -- Orphans Court, Wilcox County, AL
Estate of John C. Hare, Sr. Dec'd. Mark Morgan (in right of his wife Euphrania Hare) appointed administrator of the estate with John A. Evans and Wm. H. Plummer as securities. Wm.McLendon Esq., Frederick Autery, Joseph Morgan, Nathan Sheffield and John A. Evans were appointed to appraise the value of the estate.

1825, Nov 22 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 99
Ordered that Archd. McNeill, John Shamburger and William Brewer be appointed to settle with Peter Hair admstr. of John Hair Dec'd.

1826, Feb 22 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 108
Hiram Kennedy, Jesse Brown, William Brewer appointed to settle with Peter Hair, Administrator of John Hair, Dec'd.

1828, Apr 14 -- Orphans Court, Wilcox County, AL
Obadiah Dumas, John Allen Evans and John Watkins distributed portions of the estate of John Hare Sr. to the following heirs: Elizabeth Hare, Mark Morgan, Adam Autrey, John Autrey, Henry Hare, Mary Hare (executor of estate of John C. Hare Jr.), heirs of Owen Hare and Mary Autrey.  
Hare, John C. Sr. (I35969)
 
355 1783 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Jos. Cockman listed $10 in Captain John Cox's District

1785, Apr 10 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#73 Joseph Cockman entered 50 acres located on Long Meadow of Buffalow Creek adjoining Michael Hill.

1785, Aug 19 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#82 Thos. Matthews and J. Hinson entered 200 acres located on Buffalow Creek adjoining Cockman, Furr and Cagle.

1786, Apr 20 -- Land Grant #148, Moore County, NC
John Henson and Thomas Matthews received 200 acres located on Buffalo Creek and the Waggon Road including the fork that goes to Cagle's Bridge adjoining Furr and Cockman. Wilm. Dunn and Michal Hill were chain carriers.

1786, Nov 14 -- Land Grant #142, Moore County, NC
Joseph Cockman received 50 acres located on Long Meadow adjoining Michael Hill. Leonard Furr and Michael Hill were chain carriers.

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 154
Joseph Cockman
(16+) 1M
(0-16) 1M
3F

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

1794, Feb 12 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#714 Joseph Cockman entered 100 acres on the Long Meadow adjoining his own line.

1794, Nov 20 -- Land Grant #1190, Moore County, NC
Joseph Cockman received 100 acres located on Long Meadow adjoining his own line and James Melton. William McDonald and James Milton were chain carriers.

1795 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
Joseph Cockman listed 150 acres on supernumerary taxes collected by Sheriff Malcom McNeill

1797, Nov 14 -- Land Grant #1270, Moore County, NC
Stephen Richardson received 100 acres located north of Buffalo Creek adjoining Edwards. Joseph Cockman and James Melton were chain carriers.

1800 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 50
Joseph Cockmon
(45+) 1M 1F
(16-26) 1F
(10-16) 1M 1F
(0-10) 1M 3F

1801, Oct 28 -- Land Grant #1940, Moore County, NC
James Melton received 50 acres located on Long Meadow Branch adjoining Robert Sandifer, Neil McLeod and his own line. Jos. Cockman and Jno. Martin were chain carriers

1802, Oct 7 -- Land Grant #0144, Moore County, NC
James Melton received 300 acres located on Long Meadow adjoining Neil McLeod, Joseph McGee, Robert Wilkins and his own line. Jos. Cockman and Everet Wallis were chain carriers. [Editor's Note: Never granted]

1803, Oct 11 -- Land Grant #0125, Moore County, NC
Robert Wilkins received 65 acres located on the waters of Buffalo and Meadow adjoining his own line and Robert Sandifer. Joseph Cockman and Daniel McQueen were chain carriers. [Editor's Note: Never granted]  
Cockman, Joseph (I00192)
 
356 1783 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Michl. Hill listed $70 in Captain John Cox's District

1785, Apr 10 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#73 Joseph Cockman entered 50 acres located on Long Meadow of Buffalow Creek adjoining Michael Hill.

1785, Apr 10 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#74 William Dunn entered 50 acres on Long Meadow fork of Buffalow Creek adjoining his own line and Michael Hill and including his own improvement.

1786, Apr 20 -- Land Grant #148, Moore County, NC
John Henson and Thomas Matthews received 200 acres located on Buffalo Creek and the Waggon Road including the fork that goes to Cagle's Bridge adjoining Furr and Cockman. Wilm. Dunn and Michal Hill were chain carriers.

1786, Nov 2 -- Land Grant #95, Moore County, NC
Solomon Barrett received 100 acres adjoining Michael Hill and the land William Smith formerly owned. Thomas Graham and Richard Bean were chain carriers.

1786, Nov 3 -- Land Grant #85, Moore County, NC
Solomon Barrett received 100 acres adjoining Hill and the land William Smith formerly lived on. Jacob Cagle and Michael Hill were chain carriers.

1786, Nov 14 -- Land Grant #142, Moore County, NC
Joseph Cockman received 50 acres located on Long Meadow adjoining Michael Hill. Leonard Furr and Michael Hill were chain carriers. 
Hill, Michael (I49439)
 
357 1783 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Peter Hare listed $210 in Captain John Cox's District

1786, Feb 16 -- Land Grant #133, Moore County, NC
Thomas Armstrong received 100 acres located on Williams Creek of Bear Creek adjoining Peter Hair and including Reuben Freeman's improvement. Peter Hair and John Cox were chain carriers.

1789, Feb 16 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 218
Deed from Peter and Caterine Funcannon to Peter Hare proven by Owen Carpenter

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 156
Peter Hair
(16+) 1M
4F

1793, Jan 12 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#566 Peter Hair entered 50 acres north of Wolf Creek adjoining his own line.

1793, Sep 25 -- Land Grant #486, Moore County, NC
Peter Hair received 50 acres adjoining his own line, Freeman and John Hair. John Hare and Reuben Freeman were chain carriers.

1793, Sep 25 -- Land Grant #488, Moore County, NC
Reuben Freeman received 100 acres adjoining Armstrong. John Hare and Peter Hare were chain carriers.

1794, Feb 21 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 453
John Hair is appointed road overseer in place of John Sheffield.

1794, Mar 18 -- Land Grant #1198, Moore County, NC
John Hare received 50 acres located east of Wolf Creek on Bear Branch adjoining his own line, Peter Hare, John Sheffield. Reuben Freeman and Peter Hare were chain carriers.

1794, Aug 10 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#922 John Porterfield (for David Allison) entered 200 acres located south of Wolf Creek adjoining Peter Hair.

1794, Nov 30 -- Land Grant #650, Moore County, NC
David Allison received 200 acres located south of Wolf Creek adjoining his own line and Peter Hare. John McDonald and Angus McIver were chain carriers.

1795, Jan 2 -- Land Grant #0114, Moore County, NC
John Shuffield received 50 acres located on Beach Branch of Wolf Creek adjoining his own line and John Hare. John Hare and Peter Hare were chain carriers. [Editor's Note: Never granted]

1795, May 21 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 523
Ordered that Joseph Allen be appointed overseer of the Yadkin Road from the County line to the fork of the road at Instant Hall's plantation and have the following hands to work: William Morgan Jr., Stephen Smith, Nicholas Smith, George Cagle (Wolf), Peter Haire, Peter Garner, John Comber, Leonard Cagle, Moses Wilson, Nathan Morgan, George Morgan, Reuben Freeman and Henry Cagle's of age sons.

1797, Jun 24 -- Land Grant #1579, Moore County, NC
John Hare received 50 acres located on Wolf Creek adjoining his own line and Peter Hare. John Sheffield Sr. and John Sheffield Jr. were chain carriers.

1798, Sep 18 -- Land Grant #1403, Moore County, NC
Peter Hare received 50 acres located east of Wolf Creek adjoining his own line, Reuben Freeman, David Allison, John Hare. Reuben Freeman and William Morgan were chain carriers.

1798, Oct 13 -- Land Grant #1381, Moore County, NC
Reuben Freeman received 100 acres located west of Wolf Creek adjoining his own line, Peter Hare, David Allison and John Dunn. William Morgan and Peter Hare were chain carriers.

1798, Oct 13 -- Land Grant #1404, Moore County, NC
Peter Hare received 100 acres located west of Wolf Creek adjoining his own line, Reuben Freeman and John Hare. Reuben Freeman and William Morgan were chain carriers.

1798, Nov 12 -- Land Grant #1402, Moore County, NC
John Hare received 200 acres located east of Wolf Creek adjoining John Sheffield, David Allison, Peter Hare and his own line. John Sheffield and William Morgan Jr. were chain carriers.

1800 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 47
Peater Hare
(45+) 1F
(26-45) 1M
(16-25) 3F
(10-15) 3F
(0-10) 2M

1808, Mar 24 -- Land Grant #2070, Moore County, NC
John Sheffield Junr. received 150 acres located on the drains of Wolf Creek adjoining Peter Hair and his own line. John Sheffield Senr. and Isaac Sheffield were chain carriers.

1810, Oct 17 -- Will Book A, Page 285, Moore County, NC
Will of Margaret Kosht, Dec'd. Heirs: daughter Barbary Garner, daughter Susannah Latham, daughter Margaret Williamson, Mary Freeman, son John Hair, son Peter Hair and daughter Elizabeth Vuncannon. Executors: son John Hair and son Peter Hair. Witnesses: Jeremiah Wilson and John Shamburger. Proven Aug 1814.

1810, Oct 23 -- Land Grant #2112, Moore County, NC
John Sheffield Junr. received 26 acres located northwest of Wolf Creek and Racoon Branch adjoining his own line and John Sheffield Senr. Peter Hare and John Sheffield were chain carriers.

1810, Oct 24 -- Land Grant #2172, Moore County, NC
Peter Hair received 100 acres located on Meadow Branch adjoining Nicholas Nall and Hare. Isaac Shuffield and John Shuffield were chain carriers.

1811, Jul 4 -- Land Grant #2126, Moore County, NC
Peter Hair received 50 acres located north of Wolf Creek adjoining John Sheffield Junr., Reuben Freeman and Neil McLeod. John Hair and Peter Hair were chain carriers.

1811, Jul 4 -- Land Grant #2139, Moore County, NC
Peter Hair received 50 acres located north of Bear Creek adjoining Isaac Shuffield (formerly Nicholas Nall). Isaac Shuffield and Adam Shuffield were chain carriers.

1813, Oct 24 -- Land Grant #2138, Moore County, NC
John Hare received 65 acres located east of Wolf Creek on Brown Straw Branch adjoining his own line and David Allison. Peter Hare and Owen Hare were chain carriers.

1815 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
Peter Hare Ser. listed 87 acres valued at $300, 60 acres valued at $140, 50 acres valued at $90, 50 acres valued at $50, 100 acres valued at $50, 85 acres valued at $25, 50 acres valued at $10, 100 acres valued at $25 and 50 acres valued at $10

1818-1823 -- Tax List Moore County, NC
Peter Hare listed 629 acres valued at $800

1820 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 305
Peter Hair
(45+) 1M 1F
(16-25) 1M 3F
(16-18) 1M
(10-16) 1M 1F
(0-10) 1M 2F

1825, Nov 22 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 99
Ordered that Archd. McNeill, John Shamburger and William Brewer be appointed to settle with Peter Hair admstr. of John Hair Dec'd.

1826, Feb 22 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 108
Hiram Kennedy, Jesse Brown, William Brewer appointed to settle with Peter Hair, Administrator of John Hair, Dec'd.

1830 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 456
Peter Hare
(60-70) 1M
(50-60) 1F
(30-40) 1F
(20-30) 1F
(15-20) 1M 2F
(10-15) 1F
Slave
(0-10) 1F

1830, Nov 15 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 325
Leonard Hair granted administration of Peter Hair, Dec'd. Bond was given by Thomas Williams and Corn. Dowd Jr.

1831-Mar 14, 1832 -- Record of Estates Book B, Page 231,276
Estate of Peter Hair, Dec'd. by Administrator Leonard Hair. Notes due on the following: Medford Owens, William Williamson, Wm. Brewer, Everet Sheffield, James Williamson and Harday Lewis.

1831, May 19 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 361-362
Deed from Peter Hare to Leonard Hare and Isham Hare proven by Evachel Hancock 
Hare, Peter (I07539)
 
358 1783 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Reubin Freeman listed $15 of taxable property in Captain John Cox's District.

1786, Feb 16 -- Land Grant #133, Moore County, NC
Thomas Armstrong received 100 acres located on Williams Creek of Bear Creek adjoining Peter Hair and including Reuben Freeman's improvement. Peter Hair and John Cox were chain carriers.

1789, Feb 16 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 218
Deed from John Cox to Reubin Freeman proven by Murdo. Martin

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 163
Rueben Freeman
(16+) 1M
(0-16) 2M
3F

1793, Jan 18 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#570 Reubin Freeman entered 100 acres on both sides of Wolf Creek adjoining his own line.

1793, Sep 25 -- Land Grant #486, Moore County, NC
Peter Hair received 50 acres adjoining his own line, Freeman and John Hair. John Hare and Reuben Freeman were chain carriers.

1793, Sep 25 -- Land Grant #488, Moore County, NC
Reuben Freeman received 100 acres adjoining Armstrong. John Hare and Peter Hare were chain carriers.

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

1794, Mar 18 -- Land Grant #1198, Moore County, NC
John Hare received 50 acres located east of Wolf Creek on Bear Branch adjoining his own line, Peter Hare, John Sheffield. Reuben Freeman and Peter Hare were chain carriers.

1795, May 21 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 523
Ordered that Joseph Allen be appointed overseer of the Yadkin Road from the County line to the fork of the road at Instant Hall's plantation and have the following hands to work: William Morgan Jr., Stephen Smith, Nicholas Smith, George Cagle (Wolf), Peter Haire, Peter Garner, John Comber, Leonard Cagle, Moses Wilson, Nathan Morgan, George Morgan, Reuben Freeman and Henry Cagle's of age sons.

1797, May 22 -- Land Grant #1520, Moore County, NC
John Dunn received 100 acres located on both sides of Wolf Creek north of the Yadkin Waggon Road adjoining William Morgan Jr. Reuben Freeman and William Morgan were chain carriers.

1798, Sep 18 -- Land Grant #1382, Moore County, NC
Reuben Freeman received 115 acres located east of Wolf Creek adjoining his own line, Peter Hare, David Allison and Neil McLeod. William Morgan and John Dunn were chain carriers.

1798, Sep 18 -- Land Grant #1403, Moore County, NC
Peter Hare received 50 acres located east of Wolf Creek adjoining his own line, Reuben Freeman, David Allison, John Hare. Reuben Freeman and William Morgan were chain carriers.

1798, Oct 13 -- Land Grant #1381, Moore County, NC
Reuben Freeman received 100 acres located west of Wolf Creek adjoining his own line, Peter Hare, David Allison and John Dunn. William Morgan and Peter Hare were chain carriers.

1800 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 47
Rubin Freeman
(26-45) 1M 1F
(16-26) 1M
(10-16) 1M 1F
(0-10) 2M 3F

1810 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 605
Reuben Freeman
(45+) 1M
(26-45) 1F
(16-26) 1M 1F
(10-16) 1M
(0-10) 2M 3F

1815 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
Rubin Freeman listed 100 acres valued at $100, 100 acres valued at $100 and 89 acres valued $200

1818-1823 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
Ruben Freeman listed 290 acres valued at $400 
Freeman, Reuben (I49461)
 
359 1783 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Robert Bird listed $50 in Captain John Cox's District

1784, Oct 24 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#17 Robert Bird entered 150 acres between the head of Grassie Creek and Reedy Creek including his own improvement.

1785, Mar 5 -- Land Grant #1, Moore County, NC
Nicholas Nall received 300 acres located on the waters of Grassy Creek adjoining the Randolph County line including the crossroads that come by Widow Spinks and crosses Deep River at Searcy's. Robt. Bird and Marten Nall were chain carriers.

1785, Mar 5 -- Land Grant #178, Moore County, NC
Robert Bird received 150 acres located between the head of Grassy Creek and Reedy Creek adjoining his own improvement. William Searcy and Robert Ellison were chain carriers.

1785, Nov 24 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 70
Ordered that Robert Bird be appointed overseer of the road from Searcys by Nich. Nalls towards Marts Toney on Pee Dee.

1788, Aug 19 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 202
John Shuffle, Junr. appointed overseer of the road which leads by Mr. Nall's from Bear Creek to Randolph County and work the following hands: Owen Carpenter's hands, Nichl. Nall's hands, Robert Bird, Thomas Smitherman, Andrew White and Peter Shamburger.

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 164
Robert Bird
(16+) 1M
(0-16) 2M
3F

1793, Aug 9 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#619 Robert Bird entered 50 acres adjoining his own line including the Paley Bridge.

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

1794, Aug 19 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 472
Deed from Hardy Davis to Nichl. Nall proven by Robert Byrde

1795 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
Robert Bird listed 200 acres on supernumerary taxes collected by Sheriff Malcom McNeil

1795, Feb 17 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 506
Ordered that Hardy Davis be appointed overseer of the road to be laid off from his house to Nicholas Nall's and have the following hands to work: Nicholas Nall's hands, Robert Burd, Peter Cagle and Henry Cagle's hands.

1795, Aug 5 -- Land Grant #840, Moore County, NC
David Allison received 296 acres adjoining Lewis Spinks, Nicholas Nall and Robert Bird. Hezekiah Dunn and Robert Bird were chain carriers.

1795, Aug 20 -- Land Grant #943, Moore County, NC
Robert Bird received 50 acres including the Polly Bridge and adjoining his own line. Hezekiah Dunn and Robert Bird were chain carriers.

1800 -- Census, Moore County, NC 75
Robert Bird
(45+) 1M 1F
(16-26) 1M
(10-16) 1M 1F
(0-10) 2M 2F

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

1800, Sep 29 -- Land Grant #1676, Moore County, NC
Robert Bird received 75 acres located on Bull Branch of Reedy Creek adjoining Speculators and John Shamburger.

1802, Mar 2 -- Land Grant #1808, Moore County, NC
Robert Wilkerson received 16 acres located on the waters of Reedy Creek adjoining Lewis Spinks, his own line, Robert Bird and Jno. Shamburger. Robert Bird and Wm. Bird were chain carriers.

1805, Apr 30 -- Land Grant #1937, Moore County, NC
Jeremiah Wilson received 83 acres located on the drains of between Grassy Creek and Reedy Creek adjoining his own line, Robert Bird, Peter Shamburger, Neil McLeod and John Shamburger. Robert Bird Senr. and Robert Bird Junr. were chain carriers.

1805, Apr 30 -- Land Grant #2022, Moore County, NC
William Bird received 50 acres located on the drains of Reedy Creek adjoining Peter Shamburger, Robert Bird, McLeod and his own line. Robert Bird Senr. and Robert Bird Junr. were chain carriers. 
Bird, Robert (I49438)
 
360 1783 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC
Seth Menis listed $5 in Captain John Cox's District

1835, Nov 24 -- Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty, File S2739 Seth Manis
Seth Manis [age 73], resident of Hawkins County, TN applied for a pension. He testified that he was drafted into servive in 1780 in Moore County on Bear Creek. He was born in 1762 in Bedford County, VA and moved from Moore County, NC to Hawkins County, TN after his service. John Gunter, Green B. Mitchell, Alexander Mabe and William Mabe testified they were acquainted with Seth Manis and he served in the Revolutionary War.

1840 -- Census, Hawkins County, TN Page 235
Seth Manis
(70-80) 1M 1F 
Maness, Seth (I34036)
 
361 1783, Feb 1 -- Deed Book J Page 394, Pasquotank County, NC
John Blackstock, Executor of Charles West Dec'd. deeded Devotion Davis 20 acres adjoining Morgan and Blackstock.

1786, Sep 19 -- Deed Book K Page 33, Pasquotank County, NC
Devotion Davis Jr. and Elizabeth Davis deeded Demsey Gardner 20 acres adjoining Morgan and Blackstock. Stephen Barnes and Darius Davis were witnesses.

1788 -- Tax List, Pasquotank County, NC
Devotion Davis Junr. listed 10 acres and 1 white poll in District #3/7

1789 -- Tax List, Pasquotank County, NC
Devotion Davis Junr. listed 96 acres, 1 white poll and 1 black poll in District #3/7

1790 -- Census, Pasquotank County, NC Page 238
Devotion Davis Junr.
(16+) 1M
(0-16) 1M
2F
8 Slaves

1791, Apr 21 -- Deed Book L Page 293, Pasquotank County, NC
Devotion Davis Junr. deeded Alexander Brown 10 acres located on Halls Creek adjoining Reuben Overman. Patrick Pool and John Bailey were witnesses.

1793, Jun 3 -- Deed Book M Page 266, Pasquotank County, NC
Devotion Davis Junr. deeded Thomas Davis 6 acres located on the Main Road adjoining Reuben Overman. David Davis and Durant Davis were witnesses.

1795 -- Tax List, Pasquotank County, NC
Devotion Davis Junr. listed 90 acres, 1 white poll and 2 black polls in District #3

1800 -- Census, Pasquotank County, NC Page 628
Devotion Davis
(26-45) 1M 1F
(10-16) 1F
(0-10) 2M 2F
12 Slaves

1805, Sep 18 -- Deed Book R Page 106-107, Pasquotank County, NC
Devotion Davis (of Moore County) deeded Neil McLeod Esq. (of Moore County) two tracts: [1] 96 acres located south of Halls Creek adjoining Thomas Davis and Reuben Overman. [2] 16 acres adjoining Thos. Davis, heirs of David Davis, Dec'd. and Devotion Davis. Allen McLean and Edmund Davis were witnesses. Proven Mar 1807.

1810 -- Census, Moore County, NC 62
Devotion Davis
(45+) 1M
(26-45) 1F
(16-26) 1M
(10-16) 2F
1 Free Person
6 Slaves

1813, Dec 4 -- Land Grant #2242, Moore County, NC
Margaret McQueen received 14 acres located northwest of Richland Creek adjoining her own line, Devotion Davis, Neill McIntosh and Donald McQueen. William Griffith and Angus McQueen were chain carriers.

1818-1823 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
Elizabeth Davis listed 200 acres valued $500

1819, Feb 15 -- Record of Estates Book B, Moore County, NC Page 22-23
Estate of Devotion Davis, Dec'd. by Elizabeth Davis, Administrator. Corn. Dowd, Neill McIntosh and Joel Lawhon appointed to lay off provision for Widow Elizabeth Davis. Jesse Muse was witness. Items were purchased by the following: Elizabeth Davis, Stephen Davis, John Handcock and James Garner.

1849, Apr 27 -- 1847-1849 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 421
John J. McIntosh and others v. Stephen Davis and others. Devotion Davis Senr. left a son Edmund in addition to the children named in the petition who is now dead but left surviving him a son Devotion Davis. Ordered that he be added to the petition as a defendant and that he is not a citizen of the state. Publication will be made for six weeks in the Mecklenburg Jeffersonian for him and other heirs of Edmund Davis to appear at the next term of court. 
Davis, Devotion (I42820)
 
362 1783, Jan 24 -- Deed Book 7 Page 176, Cumberland County, NC
Isaac Hill deeded Zachariah Smith 100 acres located on Buffalo Creek. Patent to Nicholas Smith and conveyed by John Smith (his heir) to Hill. Mary Richerson, Ritterell Doughty and Wm. Danielly were witnesses.

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 153
William Danelly
(16+) 1M
1F 
Dannelly, William (I49441)
 
363 1783, Mar 15 -- Will, Granville County, NC
Will of John Searcy, Dec'd. Heirs: son William Searcy Dec'd., son John Searcy, son Bartlet Searcy, daughter Mary Reardon, daughter Susanna Hayes alias Good, daughter Elizabeth Searcy, son Reuben Searcy, daughter Sarah Linsey and son Richard Searcy. Executors: sons Reuben Searcy and Richard Searcy. Witnesses: Asa Searcy, Dennis Reardon and Thomas Searcy. Probated Feb 1787.
 
Searcy, John (I04712)
 
364 1783, Nov 17 -- 1778-1795 Land Entries, Cumberland County, NC
#18 Malcolm Morrison entered 200 acres located on Dry Creek adjoining Ancel Milton and the Hill Place now in possession of Danl. McSween.

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

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 161
Malcolm Morrison
(16+) 2M
(0-16) 1M
3F

1797, Aug 18 -- Land Grant #1535, Moore County, NC
Malcolm Morrison received 50 acres located west of Dry Creek on Horse Creek adjoining Mattheson and his own line. Alexr. Munroe and Angus Morrison were chain carriers

1800 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 72
Malcom Morrison
(45+) 1M 1F
(10-16) 1M 2F

or

1800 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 74
Malcom Morrison
(45+) 1M 1F
(26-45) 1M
(16-26) 2F
1 Slave

1825, Aug 20 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 94
Deed from Malcom Morrison to Catharine Morrison proven by John Paterson

1825, Nov 23 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 101
Deed from Malcom Morrison to Malcolm P. Morrison proven by Danl. McRimmon

1827, Apr 18 -- Will Book B Page 66, Moore County, NC
Will of Malcolm Morrison, Dec'd. Heirs: son John Morrison (of Richmond County), daughter Margaret McLeod (of Cumberland County and wife of Murdoch McLeod), daughter Catherine Morrison, daughter Ann McCaskill (wife of Kenneth McCaskill), son Angus Morrison. Executors: son Angus Morrison. Witnesses: M. Martin and John McDonald Senr. [Editor's Note: no proven date but Malcolm Morrison d. 10 Jan 1829 buried at Old Scotch Cemetery] 
Morrison, Malcolm (I41274)
 
365 1783, Nov 18 -- 1778-1795 Land Entries, Cumberland County, NC
#19 Allan Morrison entered 100 acres located on Sings Creek adjoining John Smith or Waddel.

1785, Oct 7 -- Land Grant #160, Moore County, NC
Allen Morrison received 100 acres located on Sings Creek adjoining John Key, Waddle and John Smith. Alexr. Morrison and Murdoch Baton were chain carriers.

1785, Oct 7 -- Land Grant #170, Moore County, NC
William Grove received 60 acres located on Wet Creek adjoining his own line and Thomas Keys. Murdock Baton and Alen Morrison were chain carriers.

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

1788, Nov 19 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#160 Allen Morrison entered 90 acres on Sings Creek adjoining his own line, Newton and Waddle.

1789, Apr 18 -- Land Grant #351, Moore County, NC
Allen Morison received 90 acres located northwest of Sings Creek adjoining Key, Newton, Waddle and his own line. Norman Morison and Alexander Morison were chain carriers.

1789, May 17 -- Land Grant #1370 & #0287, Moore County, NC
Murdock Bethune received 150 acres located on Sings Creek adjoining John Key and Morrison. Alexander Morrison and Allen Morrison were chain carriers.

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

1794, Mar 24 -- Land Grant #782, Moore County, NC
William Martin received 150 acres located on the Yadkin Road including where the road that leads from Moore Court House to Allen's Ferry crosses the road below where Samuel Williams kept store. Allen Morison and John McCaskill were chain carriers.

1794, May 19 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 455
Deed from Allan Morrison to Alexander Morrison proven by Richard Dunn

1800, Nov 28 -- Land Grant #1887, Moore County, NC
Normand Morison received 50 acres located east of Drowning Creek and the mouth of Jacksons Branch adjoining his own line where he now lives. Allen Morison and Donald Matheson were chain carriers.

1803, Aug 29 -- Land Grant #1885, Moore County, NC
Norman Morison received 50 acres located east of Drowning Creek and Wrights Branch adjoining his own line. Allen Morison and Angus Morison were chain carriers.

1809, May -- Trial and Appearance Docket, Moore County, NC
Allen Morrison v. Benjn. Britt, Admstr.

1810, Aug 24 -- Land Grant #2148, Moore County, NC
Normand Morison received 50 acres located on Wrights Branch east of Drowning Creek adjoining his own line. Allan Morison and Angus Morison were chain carriers.

1813, Nov 23 -- Land Grant #2260, Moore County, NC
Alexander McIntosh received 100 acres located northwest of Richland Creek and Locust Branch adjoining William Dunn, Jesse Ritter, his own line and Donald McQueen. Allan Morison and Niel McIntosh were chain carriers.

1815 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
Allen Morrison listed 190 acres valued at $30, 300 acres valued at $20, 290 acres valued at $30, 160 acres valued at $25, 200 acres valued at $30, 130 acres valued at $25, 420 acres valued at $120, 109 acres valued at $30, 10 acres valued at $60 and 205 acres valued at $200.

1818-1823 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
Allen Morrison listed 2997 acres valued at $900. He also listed 1 lot valued at $40 for Bethune's estate.

1823, Nov 17 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 13
Administration of the estate of Allin Morison Dec'd. is granted to Alexr. Morison.

1824, Aug-Nov (undated estimate) -- Record of Estates Book B Page 83, Moore County, NC
Estate of Allen Morrison, Dec'd. by Alexr. Morison, Administrator. Notes due on the following: Alexr. Morison, Neill Morison, John Morison, Angus Morison, Malcolm Bethune (R.C.), Jacob Gaster, Wm. McLeod and Allen McDonald.

1824, Nov 16 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 59
The committees appointed to settle with the following returned their reports: Alexander Morison as administrator of Allen Morison Dec'd.

1824, Nov 16 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 59
The committees appointed to settle with the following returned their reports: Alexander Morison as administrator of Allen Morison Dec'd. 
Morrison, Allen (I49455)
 
366 1783, Oct 25 -- Land Grant #144, Randolph County, NC
Ransom Southerland received 300 acres on Cow Branch of Fork Creek, the Moravian Road and the Salisbury-Cape Fear Road adjoining Spinks and including his own improvement. Enoch Spinks and Johnston Leathim were chain carriers. [Editor's Note: deeded to Henry Couch 1796 --> 150a to Lewis Spinks 1797 and 150a to John Needham 1797]

1785 -- Tax List, Randolph County, NC
Enoch Spinks listed 1 white poll in Capt. Garner's District

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

1790 -- Census, Randolph County, NC Page 291
Enuch Spinks
(16+) 1M
(0-16) 2M
2F

1790, May 22 -- Land Grant #587, Randolph County, NC
Gideon Meacon [assignee of Capt. William Sercey] received 200 acres located on the Fayette Road from Hargrove's Mill to Widow Spinks adjoining Sotherland and Searcey. William Sercy and Enoch Spinks were chain carriers.

1794, Feb 19 -- Land Grant #861, Randolph County, NC
Enoch Spinks received 260 acres on Cow Branch of Fork Creek. Moses George and Garret Spinks were chain carriers.

1800 -- Census, Randolph County, NC Page 344
Enoch Spink
(26-45) 1M 1F
(10-16) 2M 1F
(0-10) 2M 3F
1 Slave

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

1801, Jan 22 -- Deed Book 8 Page 230, Randolph County, NC
Henry Branson, Edmond Waddle, Wm, Bowdown and Charles Moffitt, Commissioners divide the estate of John Needham Dec'd. [1] Bailey Needham 290 acres [2] John Needham and wife Susannah 370 acres [3] Enoch Spinks and wife Elizabeth 180 acres [4] James Johnston and wife Sarah 143 acres [5] Jesse Needham 144 acres [5] Lewis Needham 300 aces [6] Gardner Needham 250 acres [7] Martha Needham 175 acres [8] William Needham 232 acres [9] Anne Needham 357 acres [10] John Needham 205 acres.

1802, Apr 30 -- Deed Book 8 Page 355, Randolph County, NC
John Needham deeded Enoch Spinks 300 acres located on Bachelors Creek adjoining Samuel Cox. Proven by John Needham Aug 1803.

1810 -- Census, Randolph County, NC Page 54
Enoch Spinks
(45+) 1M 1F
(16-26) 3M 2F
(10-16) 2M 2F
2 Slaves
1 Free Person 
Spinks, Enoch (I17619)
 
367 1784, Apr 12 -- Land Grant #574, Chatham County, NC
Moses Mirick received 400 acres located on Poplar Branch of Indian Creek adjoining William Barber. Starling Carrel and Richard Barber were chain carriers.

1785, Feb 22 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 17
Ordered that Isaac Harden be appointed overseer of the road from Chatham County to the fork in the road and have the following hands to work: Robert Davis, Hezekiah Johnston, Benjn. Seal, Amos Cheek, Jams. Cheek, Chas. Shiran, Burwell Phillips, Mark Phillips, Lewis Phillips, John Rogers, Enoch Rogers, Joell Phillips, John Cheek, William Handcock, Levy Askins, Jams. Collins, Wm. Malone, John Blanchett, William Poe and Moses Myrick.

1785, Feb 22 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 19
Deed from Phill Alston to Michael Russell was proven by Moses Myrick

1785, Dec 12 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#88 Moses Myrick entered 100 acres north of Deep River adjoining Hunter, McDonald and Barnes.

1787, Oct 12 -- Land Grant #195, Moore County, NC
Moses Myrick received 100 acres located north of Deep River adjoining Hunter, McDonald and Barnes. William Hardin and Francis Myrick were chain carriers.

1790, Feb 20 -- Deed Book E Page 42-43, Chatham County, NC
Moses and Rebecca Myrick deeded Larrance McManus 250 acres located on Tysons Creek adjoining Elkins and the Moore County line. Edwd. Griffin was a witness.

1799, Oct 7 -- Cane Creek [Quaker] Meeting Marriages Vol.1 Page 195, Alamance County, NC
Isaac Johnson, son of Jesse and Hannah Johnson, of Chatham County and Elizabeth Tyson, daughter of Cornelius and Arcada Tyson, of Moore County were married at the Friends Meeting House on Deep River. John Johnson, Aaron Tyson, Edm. Ratliff, Sarah Barnes, Moses Myrick, Thomas Tyson Senr., Joseph Hobson, Jean Hobson, Thomas Tyson, Isaac Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, Jesse Johnson, Hanah Johnson and Benjamin Tyson were present and served as witnesses.

1800 -- Census, Chatham County, NC Page 219
Moses Myrick
(26-45) 1M 1F
(16-26) 1F
(10-16) 2M
(0-10) 3M

1808, Jan 8 -- Deed Book P Page 173-175, Chatham County, NC
Moses Myrick deeded Samuel Womble (of Moore County) 3 tracts located on Indian Creek: [1] 240 acres located on mouth of Flaggy Branch and Tally Spring Branch adjoining Joel Lawhon being part of the 500 acres granted to Joel Lawhon and sold to Moses Myrick 1800 [2] 100 acres adjoining Nathaniel Powell originally granted to Thomas Wilkerson and deeded by Robert Wilkerson to Moses Myrick 1801 [3] 100 acres located on Watery Branch adjoining John Younger and Joel Lawhon originally granted to John Younger and deeded to Moses Myrick 1803. M. McKenzie and William Tyson were witnesses.

1810 -- Census, Chatham County, NC Page 197-B
Moses Myrack
(45+) 1M 1F
(16-26) 3M
(10-16) 1M 1F
(0-10) 1F

1810, Oct 12 -- Land Grant #1910, Chatham County, NC
Moses Myrick received 150 acres located on Flag Branch and Rocky Branch of Indian Creek adjoining his own line. Joel Lawhon and Azel Myrick were chain carriers.

1820 -- Census, Chatham County, NC Page 191
Moses Myrick
(45+) 1M 1F
(16-26) 1M 2F
(0-10) 1M 1F

1830 -- Census, Chatham County, NC Page 442
Moses Myrick
(70-80) 1M 1F
(30-40) 1F
(10-15) 1F
(5-10) 2M
(0-5) 1M

1832, Jun 7 -- Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty, File R7547, Francis Myrick
Francis Myrick [age 74], Moore County, NC resident, applied for a pension. Myrick stated that he was born in Warren County in Jul 1758. Moses Myrick, brother of Francis Myrick and resident of Chatham County attested to Francis Myrick's War service. On 1853, Sep 15, John Myrick, age 66, son of Francis and Susannah Myrick, attested that Francis Myrick died Jan 10, 1842 and Susannah Myrick died Jan 19, 1840. Francis and Susannah were married about 1782 in Warren County, NC. They later migrated to Moore County, NC. On 1853, Sep 10/1854, Apr 22, Alexander Carroll, age 79[1854], attests that Francis Myrick married his sister Susannah Carroll about 1785 in Warren County, NC and that Francis died in 1842 and Susannah died in 1840. Their surviving children are Moses, John, Polly, Huldah, Rebeca, Permelia and James.

1834, May 15 -- Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty, File S9437, Moses Myrick
Moses Myrick (age 77), Chatham County, NC resident, applied for a pension. Myrick stated that he was born in Bute County (later Warren County) and has resided in Chatham County, NC since 1777. Nathaniel Brewer and Thomas Ray (residents of Chatham County) attested to Moses Myrick's War service. On 1834, Jun 24, Francis Myrick, age 77, (resident of Moore County) and Jun 25, 1834 James Harden, age 78, (resident of Moore County) attested to Myrick's service as well.

1840 -- Census, Chatham County, NC Page 166-B
Tabitha Myrick
(80-90) 1M 1F
(40-50) 1F
(15-20) 1M
(5-10) 1M
(0-5) 1M
Rev War Vet Moses Myrick listed in household age 82 
Myrick, Moses (I36268)
 
368 1784, Apr 26 -- Deed Book 7 Page 357, Cumberland County, NC
Theophilis Evans Esq. deeded Donald McRae 100 acres located on Richland Creek. John McRae and Kenneth Murkinson were witnesses.

1784, Aug 31 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#8 Kenneth Murcheson entered 200 acres on McLendons Creek adjoining John Martin and John McNeill.

1786, Mar 28 -- Land Grant #77, Moore County, NC
Kenneth Murchison received 200 acres located on McLendons Creek adjoining his own line, John Martin and John McNeill. Angus McIver and Jno. McDonald were chain carriers.

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

1791, Jan 24-- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#322 Niell McLeod entered 60 acres west of Richland Creek adjoining his own line and Kenneth Murchison.

1792, Jan 5 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#408 William Barrett entered 50 acres south of Richland Creek adjoining McCaskill and Kenneth Murchison.

1792, Feb 21 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 336
Ordered that Thomas Ritter be appointed overseer of the road that leads by the Widow Muses and have the following hands to work: Wm. Dunn & hands, Saml. Dunn, John Upton, Jesse Upton, Edward Upton, Richd. Upton, Jno. Dannelly, John Atkinson, Thos. Muse, Saml. Elkins, Jacob Stutts, Jno. Ritter, Everet Ritter, Jesse Bean, John Sowell, Jno. Quimby, Jno. McCaskill, Alexr. McCaskill, Jno. Hargrove, Kenneth Murchison, Duncan McIntosh, Martin Martin, Neil McIntosh, Simon Rheubottom and Ezekl. Rheubottom.

1792, Oct 8 -- Land Grant #419, Moore County, NC
William Barret received 100 acres located on Suck Creek adjoining his own line, McCaskill, Graham and McIver. William Martin and Kenneth Murchison were chain carriers.

1792, Oct 8 -- Land Grant #2026, Moore County, NC
William Barret received 50 acres located on the drains of Richland Creek adjoining Neil McLeod, McCaskill and Kenneth Murchison. John McCaskill and Kenneth Murchison were chain carriers.

1792, Oct 29 -- Land Grant #2027, Moore County, NC
William Barret received 50 acres located on Suck Creek adjoining his mill land. William Martin and Kenneth Murchison were chain carriers.

1793, Jan 5 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#553 Kenneth Murchison entered 50 acres south of Richland Creek adjoining William Barrett, Niell McLeod, Angus McCaskill and his own line.

1793, Jan 5 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#554 Kenneth Murchison entered 50 acres adjoining his own line and John Hargrove.

1794, Nov 19 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 490
Ordered that John Sowell be appointed overseer of the road in place of Kenneth Murchison and have the same hands to work.

1795, Dec 9 -- Land Grant #927, Moore County, NC
Neil McLeod received 60 acres located northwest of Richland Creek adjoining William Smith, John Martin, Nathan Smith, his own line and Kenneth Murchison. Neill McIntosh and Alexander McIntosh were chain carriers.

1797, Dec 1 -- Land Grant #1046, Moore County, NC
Kenneth Murchison [assignee of William Martin] received 50 acres located northwest of Richland Creek adjoining John Martin, Neill McLeod, his own line and John Hargrove. Duncan McIntosh and John Campbell were chain carriers.

1798, Aug 10 -- Land Grant #1439, Moore County, NC
John McCaskill received 100 acres located east of Richland Creek adjoining John Martin, Kenneth Murchison, John McDonald, his own line and including his own improvement. Alexr. McCaskill and Kenneth McCaskill were chain carriers.

1798, Oct 8 -- Land Grant #1045, Moore County, NC
Kenneth Murchison [assignee of William Martin] received 50 acres located east of Richland Creek adjoining John Martin, William Barrett, Neil McLeod and Angus McCaskill. Thomas Ritter and John McCaskill were chain carriers.

1800 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 56
Kinneth Murkison
(45+) 1M
(26-45) 1F
(16-26) 1M 1F
(10-16) 1M 1F
(0-10) 2M 1F

1815 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
Kinneth Murchison listed 240 acres valued at $480

1818-1823 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
Kenneth Murchison listed 240 acres valued at $500 
Murchison, Kenneth (I36899)
 
369 1784, Apr 27 -- Book 7 Page 178, Cumberland County, NC
John Walsh deeded Nicholas Newton 200 acres located on Wet Creek where James Cheny lived on Lawyers Path. Jesse Muse and Samuel Dunn were witnesses.

1784, May 5 -- Cane Creek Meeting [Quaker] Minutes Vol. 1 Page 528, Alamance County, NC
Samuel Dunn was disowned for marrying outside of unity.

1786, May 16 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 99
Ordered that Saml. Dun be exempt from paying poll tax for 1786.

1787, Feb 21 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#83 Samuel Dunn entered 25 acres on Richland Creek including William Dunn's improvement.

1787, Aug 27 -- Land Grant #271, Moore County, NC
Joseph Dunn Junr. received 50 acres located on Mill Creek and the Waggon Road adjoining McDonald. Samuel Dunn and Jesse Opton were chain carriers.

1787, Aug 27 -- Land Grant #0245, Moore County, NC
Samuel Dunn received 25 acres located west of Richland Creek adjoining Joseph Dunn, Brimlow and Wm. Dunn's improvement. Jesse Opton and Joseph Dunn were chain carriers. [Editor's Note: Never granted]

1788, Feb 20 -- 1785-1794 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 185
Deed from Richardson Feagin to Wm. Harden was proven by Saml. Dunn

1788, Feb 22 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 188
Ordered that Saml. Dunn be appointed overseer of the road in place of Zachy. Smith.

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

1788, Aug 19 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 203
Ordered that a road be laid from near Saml. Person's to the courthouse in Carthage and the following hands to work: William Davis, Benj. Shields, Jas. Collins, Lenear Brewer, John Hargrove, James Brady, Henry Person, Saml. Person, John Blanchett, Joseph McGee, Joseph Duckworth, William Harden, Benj. Cooper, William Handcock, Saml. Dun, Joseph Dun, Jesse Muse, Saml. Perry, Peter Graves, Drury Richardson and William Richardson.

1789, Feb 17 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessionss, Moore County, NC Page 222
Ordered that Joseph Duckworth be appointed overseer of the road in the room of Saml. Dunn.

1789, May 20 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 232
Deed from Daniel Muse to Samuel Dunn was proven by Charity Muse

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 157
Samuel Dun
(16+) 1M
3F

1790, Apr 17 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#263 Jesse Bean entered 100 acres on both sides of McLendons Creek adjoining Samuel Dunn.

1790 Jul 13 -- Marriage, Moore County, NC
James Burkhead married Charity Muse by William Dunn, JP. [Editor's Note: Found in NC Supreme Court Case #2580. Samuel Dunn produced the original certificate]

1791, Feb 21-- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#352 Samuel Dunn entered 50 acres east of Richland Creek and both sides of the Waggon Road.

1791, Jun 1 -- Land Grant #399, Moore County, NC
Jesse Bean received 100 acres located west of McLendons Creek adjoining Samuel Dunn. Thomas Ritter and Jesse Ritter were chain carriers.

1792, Feb 21 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 336
Ordered that Thomas Ritter be appointed overseer of the road that leads by the Widow Muses and have the following hands to work: Wm. Dunn & hands, Saml. Dunn, John Upton, Jesse Upton, Edward Upton, Richd. Upton, Jno. Dannelly, John Atkinson, Thos. Muse, Saml. Elkins, Jacob Stutts, Jno. Ritter, Everet Ritter, Jesse Bean, John Sowell, Jno. Quimby, Jno. McCaskill, Alexr. McCaskill, Jno. Hargrove, Kenneth Murchison, Duncan McIntosh, Martin Martin, Neil McIntosh, Simon Rheubottom and Ezekl. Rheubottom.

1793, Feb 20 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 383
Saml. Dunn records his mark to be a crop and a hole in the left ear and a swallow fork in the right ear

1793, Feb 21 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 386
Deed from William Hancock to Samuel Dunn was acknowledged

1795, Jan 2 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#1365 Samuel Dunn entered 250 acres south of Deep River adjoining William Hancock and Willis Dickinson.

1795, Jun 2 -- Land Grant #1593, Moore County, NC
Jesse Been [assignee of Jesse Ritter] received 50 acres located northwest of McLendons Creek and south of Richland Creek adjoining Samuel Dunn, Donald McQueen and own line. Jesse Ritter and Everit Ritter were chain carriers.

1795, Nov 17-18 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 540-541
The last will and testament of Joseph Dunn was duly proven by Jesse Muse and Jesse Upton and Saml. Dunn qualified as his executor.

1796, Aug 29 -- Land Grant #1201, Moore County, NC
Samuel Dunn [assignee of Hezekiah Dunn] received 50 acres located on the head of Drowning Creek. Murdock McAulay and Donald McLeod were chain carriers.

1797 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
Samuel Dunn listed 2 poll and 600 acres on supernumerary taxes collected by Sheriff Malcom McNeill

1797, Apr 29 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#172 Samuel Dun and Simon Rubottom entered 500 acres on both sides of Deep River adjoining Dowd, Perkins and Joseph Duck including the Island Ford.

1797, May 16 -- Land Grant #1352, Moore County, NC
Samuel Dunn [assignee of Hezekiah Dunn] received 13 acres located west of Wet Creek adjoining his own line. Hezekiah Dunn and Richard Dun were chain carriers.

1797, Jun 13 -- Land Grant #1106, Moore County, NC
John Cheek [assignee of Saml. Dunn] received 250 acres located south of Deep River adjoining William Hancock and Willis Dickinson. Saml. Dunn and Wm. Hancock were chain carriers.

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

1797, Nov 18 -- Land Grant #1796, Moore County, NC
Jesse Muse received 150 acres on McLendons Creek and Jacobs Creek, west of the Cane Path adjoining his own line and Widow Muse. Jeremiah Deen and Samuel Dunn were chain carriers.

1797, Nov 29 -- Land Grant #1346, Moore County, NC
Samuel Dunn received 50 acres located on Barn Branch adjoining his own line and Lam. Jesse Muse and William Bruks were chain carriers.

1797, Nov 29 -- Land Grant #1353, Moore County, NC
Samuel Dunn received 100 acres located on both sides of Richland Creek adjoining Benjamin Lam and Robert Rowan. Jesse Muse and William Bruks were chain carriers.

1797, Nov 29 -- Land Grant #1291, Moore County, NC
Samuel Dunn received 50 acres located east of Richland Creek on both sides of the Waggon Road adjoining his own line and Lam. William Bruks and Jesse Muse were chain carriers.

1797, Dec 5 -- Land Grant #1000, Moore County, NC
Samuel Dunn received 10 acres located on the drains of Richland Creek adjoining Joseph Dunn, his own line and Grove. John Atkinson and John Upton were chain carriers.

1797, Dec 6 -- Land Grant #999, Moore County, NC
Ruth Dunn received 50 acres located on Medlin Branch of Richland Creek adjoining Joseph Dunn. Samuel Dunn and John Upton were chain carriers.

1797, Dec 15 -- Land Grant #0152, Moore County, NC
John Atkinson received 60 acres located on the drains of Richland Creek adjoining Joseph Dunn, David Allison, Ruth Dunn plantation and the land where Alexr. McDonald now lives. Jesse Upton and Saml. Dunn were chain carriers. [Editor's Note: Never granted]

1798, Aug 10 -- Land Grant #1498, Moore County, NC
Bartholomew Dunn Junr. received 35 acres located west of Wet Creek adjoining his own line, Murdock McAulay, Samuel Dunn, Jesse Brown, Barret and Speculators. Nathaniel Melton and Bartholomew Dunn were chain carriers.

1800 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 40
Samuel Dunn
(26-45) 1M 1F
(16-26) 1M 1F
(10-16) 2M
(0-10) 3F
3 Slaves

1801, Aug 27 -- Land Grant #0174, Moore County, NC
Patrick Dowd received 50 acres located on McCallums Fork adjoining Grove, Lamb, Samuel Dunn and William Dunn. Jno. Dunn and Sml. Dunn were chain carriers. [Editor's Note: Never granted]

1802, Oct 2 -- Land Grant #1621, Moore County, NC
Patrick Dowd received 100 acres located on McCollums Fork adjoining Grove, Samuel Dunn, Joseph Dunn's Mill tract. Jesse Upton and John Upton were chain carriers.

1802, Nov 1 -- Land Grant #1805, Moore County, NC
John Danielly received 100 acres located on McLendons Creek adjoining Jesse Bean, Saml. Dunn and McLeod. Joel Lawhon and Jesse Bean were chain carriers.

1804, Apr 18 -- Will Book A, Page 122-123, Moore County, NC
Will of Christian Jackson, Dec'd. Heirs: son George Jackson (plantation where I now live), eldest daughter Mary Kachey (negro woman Nagin and her daughter Amie), daughter Martha Kachey, grandchildren John Dunn, Samuel Dunn, Jesse Overton, Samuel Overton, Martha Overton, Casey Overton, Samuel Jackson, William Jackson, Mary Jackson alias Mary McIntosh, Joseph Jackson, Christian Jackson alias Christian Lewis, Margaret Jackson, Mary Jackson and Beady Jackson (daughter of George Jackson). Executor: son George Jackson. Witnesses: Wm. Martin and Alexander MacLeod. Proven Aug 1812.

1804, Sep 15 -- Deed Book O Page 60, Chatham County, NC
Simon Rubottom deeded John Lucas [1] 282 acres located on Tick Creek adjoining William Graves [2] 70 acres located on Tick Creek adjoining Richard Gregory and Balaam Thompson. Benjn. Bagley, Charles White, Samuel Dunn and James Wilkins were witnesses.

1804, Oct 16 -- Deed Book M Page 506-507, Chatham County, NC
Edward Beeson deeded Sampson Brewer 100 acres located on Fall Creek adjoining Guthry, Thomas Wilson, Sampson Brewer and Harper. Sam. Dunn and Edward Harper were chain carriers.

1807, Aug 16 -- Land Grant #2085, Moore County, NC
Neil McLeod received 40 acres located on Richland Creek adjoining Rowan, McNeill, his own line and Thomas Ritter. Saml. Dunn and Asa Sowel were chain carriers.

1808 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
List of persons who failed to give in their taxable property in 1807: Samuel Dunn 2 polls

1810 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 617
Samuel Dunn
(45+) 1M 1F
(16-26) 1M 2F
(10-16) 1F
(0-10) 2M 4F
5 slaves

1810, Sep 3 -- Land Grant #2093, Moore County, NC
Samuel Dunn received 51 acres located on Deep River including the Big Falls above the Island Ford adjoining Boroughs, Samuel Perry and Widow England. John McNeill and Geo. Glascock were chain carriers.

1810, Sep 3 -- Land Grant #2094, Moore County, NC
Samuel Dunn received 51 acres located south of Deep River adjoining Boroughs, Samuel Perry and Jacob Stutts. John McNeill and Geo. Glascock were chain carriers.

1811, Mar 29 -- Land Grant #2120, Moore County, NC
John McIver received 250 acres located between Richland Creek and McLendons Creek on the Waggon Road and Barn Branch and the Island Ford road from the Waggon Ford adjoining Jesse Muse (where Samuel Elkins lived), Joseph Dunn, Jonathan Evans, Saml. Dunn (where John Richardson now lives), Jesse Sowel and Jeremiah Dean. Jesse Sowel and Thos. Muse were chain carriers.

1813, Jan 12 -- Land Grant #2244, Moore County, NC
Jesse Been received 23 acres located west of McLendons Creek adjoining own (formerly Samuel Dunn), Joel Lawhorn, Jesse Sowell and Malcolm McCaskill. Lochart Fry and Jesse Been were chain carriers.

1816, Feb 12-Mar 5 -- Estate, Chatham County, NC
Estate of Randal Cheek, Dec'd. by administrators John Cheek and Joab Cheek. Randal Cheek died Feb 1, 1816 owning two tracts of land: 241 acres on Tices Creek joining the [Moore] County line and 167 acres on Tices Creek adjoining the first tract and Wm. Phillips. Children of Randal Cheek listed as John Cheek, Joab Cheek, Mary Cheek, Jane Gilbert, Patty Phillips, Samuel Dunn and wife Elizabeth, Matthew Phillips and wife Lydia, Thomas Parks and wife Anna.

1817, Nov 4 -- Deed Book W Page 179, Chatham County, NC
Samuel Dunn and wife Elizabeth [of Montgomery County, NC] deeded Matthew Phillips 50 acres located on Tysons Creek. Archd. Shields and Henry Clover were witnesses.

1826-1838 - NC Supreme Court Case #2580, Davidson County, NC
James Burkhead and wife Charity v. heirs of Joseph Colson. Suit was brought by Charity Muse Burkhead claiming that her mother Charity Muse and her brother Jesse Muse illegally sold a slave Rachel that was bequeathed to her in her father's James Muse's will. Rachel was sold on 6 Dec 1790 to Joseph Colson. She asked the court to grant her all 18 descendants of Rachel. Numerous affidavits and testimony were filed. Charity Muse presented her birthdate from the family bible. Thomas Muse attested that the handwriting was their father's. A marriage certificate was produced to show her marriage to James Burkhead on 13 Jul 1790 by William Dunn, JP. On Feb 15 1827, Thomas Muse and Eleazer Burkhead were examined at the home of Thomas Muse in Moore County, NC. The following were examined at the home of Brinkley Phillips in Moore County, NC on 18 Jun 1827: Thomas Muse Senior, James B. Muse, Betsey Muse, Elizabeth Phillips, Malcom Blue and Hymrick Hill. The following were examined in Montgomery County, NC on July 4, 1827: Samuel Dunn and William Hall. Additional affidavits were filed by James Dowd and Cornelius Dowd. Key findings: Samuel Dunn attested that he married the sister of Charity Muse Burkhead and he also stated that his daughter Rhoda married Green Burkhead, son of James Burkhead and Charity Muse. James Dowd stated that Charity Muse died 2 or 3 years prior to Jesse Muse. Thomas Muse attested that the last time he saw the James Muse family record if was in the possession of Eleazer Burkhead. James B. Muse and wife Betsey Muse and Brinkley Phillips and wife Elizabeth Muse Phillips, daughter of Jesse Muse, attested that Charity was given land and livestock in compensation for Rachel. Thomas Muse stated that his sister Charity was given 300 acres on Killetts Creek and a mare and a colt for compensation.

1827, Jan 6 --- Deed, Montgomery County, NC
Saml. Dunn deeded William Lidnum [of Davidson County] 204 located northeast of Yadkin River and the [Davidson] County line adjoining Barnett. J.W. Daniel and Ed. Hopkins were witnesses. [Editor's Note: Original located in Stanly County Museum]

1830, Feb 20 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 302
Deed from Samuel Dunn to Mathew Deaton proven by John McDonald Jr. 
Dunn, Samuel (I39562)
 
370 1784, Aug 17 - Deed Book F Page 172, Wake County, NC
William Ambros deeded John Davis and William Davis 337 acres located on Reddy Branch adjoining his own line and Samuel Jordan. Nathnl. Hill and John Benton were witnesses.

1788, Feb 9 -- Will Book A Page 235-236, Moore County, NC
Will of William Davis, Dec'd. Heirs: son William Davis, son John Davis [320 acres in Wake County], son-in-law Benj. Cooper, son-in-law Henry Person, grandson Willis Davis [250 acres when he comes of age], wife Sarah Davis [rest of estate]. Executors: son William Davis and Benj. Sheales. Witnesses: Benjn. Sheales and Sarah Cooper.

1800, Oct 12 -- Deed Book Q Page 412, Wake County, NC
John Davis deeded Moses Lasiter 160 acres adjoining Ransom House, Elizabeth Weathers, Wm. Hill, Wm. Ambros and John Kelly being part of the tract willed to John Davis and William Davis by William Ambros Sen. Dec'd. Willis Rogers, Durrell Rogers and Aaron Rogers were witnesses.
 
Davis, John (I49506)
 
371 1784, Aug 17 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 6
Ordered that John Overton Jr. be appointed overseer of the road from John Overton's to the fork of Muse's Road.

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

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

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 161
John Overton (Bigg)
(16+) 1M
(0-16) 2M
2F
2 Slaves

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

1791, Nov 23 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 323
Deed from John Overton Junior to John Overton (son of Aaron) was acknowledged
Deed from John Overton Senr. to John Overton Junior was acknowledged

1791, Nov 24 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 328
Ordered that the following be appointed to lay off a road from Moore courthouse to Chatham line: Thomas Overton, Richard Street, Richardson Feagin, James Muse, Reuben Shields, Hardy Perkins, Cornelius Dowd, Patrick Dowd, James Elkins, John Overton Jur., Josiah Maples, Thomas Muse, Elijah Bettis, John Dunlap, Samuel Elkins, William King, John Overton (son of Aaron) and Elijah Bettis Junior.

1793, Sep 7 -- Land Grant #502, Moore County, NC
John Overton Junr. received 100 acres located on Watery Branch including Reuben Shealdes' improvement. Elijah Bettis and Reuben Sheals were chain carriers.

1793, Sep 7 -- Land Grant #506, Moore County, NC
John Overton Junr. received 150 acres located on Governors Creek adjoining John Overton Senr. Elijah Bettis and Reuben Sheales were chain carriers.

1798, Sep 2 -- Land Grant #393, Moore County, NC
John Dunlap received 50 acres located east of McLendons Creek adjoining his own line and Elijah Bettis. John Overton and Reuben Sheals were chain carriers.

1800 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 42
John Overton
(26-45) 1M
(10-16) 2M
(0-10) 2F
7 Slaves

1813, May -- Estate, Chatham County, NC
Estate of John and Minty Vanderford, Dec'd. Petition for division of 200 acres located on Cedar Creek purchased from William Needham and 100 acres located on Cedar Creek purchased from Henry Person. Eli Lawler, William Underwood, Ab. Lane, Sugar Jones and Jehu Lawler divided among the following heirs: Richard Vanderford, Eli Vanderford, John Elkins and Elizabeth Elkins, John Craven and Mary Craven, John Sanders and Sally Sanders, Thomas Deaton and Nancy Deaton, John Overton and Susan Overton.

1830 -- Census, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA Page 243-B
Samuel Overton
(60-70) 1M [likely father John Overton Jr.]
(40-50) 1M
(30-40) 1F
17 Slaves

1830, Oct 15 -- Will, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
Will of John Overton, Dec'd. Heirs: second wife Susannah Overton [Negroes Jack and Hannah] and their son Thomas Jefferson Overton; three children from his first marriage: Samuel Overton, Jesse Overton and Cassandra Overton. Executors: son Samuel Overton. Witnesses: Wm. Brown, Vincent Kirkland and Malcolm Patterson. Proven 19 Oct 1830.
 
Overton, John Jr. (I40069)
 
372 1784, Aug 17 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 6
Ordered that Isaac Harden be appointed overseer of the road from the Chatham County line to John Overton's

1785, Feb 22 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 17
Ordered that Isaac Harden be appointed overseer of the road from Chatham County to the fork in the road and have the following hands to work: Robert Davis, Hezekiah Johnston, Benjn. Seal, Amos Cheek, Jams. Cheek, Chas. Shiran, Burwell Phillips, Mark Phillips, Lewis Phillips, John Rogers, Enoch Rogers, Joell Phillips, John Cheek, William Handcock, Levy Askins, Jams. Collins, Wm. Malone, John Blanchett, William Poe and Moses Myrick.

1804, Aug 29 -- Deed Book 8 Page 437-438, Randolph County, NC
Isaac Hardin (of Greenville District, SC) deeded Benjamin Hardin 1/9 interest in 300 acres located on Barnes Creek and the Fayetteville Road. [Editor's Note: heirs of Gabriel Hardin Dec'd.]

 
Hardin, Isaac (I40917)
 
373 1784, Aug 17 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 9
Ordered that Josiah Maples be appointed overseer of the road in place of John Overton from McClendons Creek to the fork of the road and have the following hands to work: Phil Alston, John Overton, John Blanchett, Anthony Street, Phill Cheek, Randolph Hunnicutt, William Pain, James Moore, Joseph Horser, John Carrell, Elijah Bettys, John Dunlap, William Poe and Theophelus Petty.

1786, Feb 22 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 93
Deed from Jams. Thornton to Thomas Mathews was proven by Anthony Street

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

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 156
Anthony Street
(16+) 1M
(0-16) 3M
3F
1 Slave 
Street, Anthony (I9832)
 
374 1784, Dec 7 -- Land Grant #32, Moore County, NC
Solomon Barrett received 100 acres located on McLendons Creek adjoining John McNeill and Beaton. Thomas Grayham and Samuel Barrett were chain carriers.

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

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

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

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

1786, Nov 21 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 123
William Barrett Esq. came into court and entered himself security to prevent Nathan Barrett and George Barrett orphans of Saml. Barret Dec'd from becoming any charge to the county.  
Barrett, Samuel (I35827)
 
375 1784, Dec 7 -- Land Grant #51, Moore County, NC
Solomon Barrett received 100 acres located on both sides of the Camp Branch adjoining Widow McLeod, Patience Barret and McNeill. John Sowell and Thos. Graham were chain carriers.

1786, May 16 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 102
John Sowell and Dempsey Sowell brought into court suspected of stealing cattle and horse were examined and acquitted.

1786, Jun 24 -- Deed, Moore County, NC
Mary Sowell and John Sowell deeded William Barrett 300 acres located on McLendons Creek adjoining John Cox, Widow McDonald and including plantation where Mary Sowell now lives. John Jackson, Thomas Graham and George Jackson were witnesses. [Editor's Note: Original located in Herbert Floyd Seawell Sr. Papers at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC]

1786, Aug 19 -- Deed, Moore County, NC
Mary Sowell and John Sowell deeded Margaret Sowell 300 acres located on McLendons Creek adjoining McDonald. Wm.Barrett, Jesse Ritter and Solomon Barrett were witnesses. Proven by Jesse Ritter Feb 1787. [Editor's Note: Original located in Herbert Floyd Seawell Sr. Papers at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC]

1787, Feb 20 -- 1785-1794 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 139
[Deed] Mary Sowell and John Sowell to Margaret Sowell proven by Jesse Ritter

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 156
John Sewell
(16+) 1M
(0-16) 2M
2F

1791, Mar 23 -- Deed, Moore County, NC
Thomas Ritter and Margaret Ritter deeded John Sowell 300 acres located on McLendons Creek formerly sold by Jacob McLendon to Isaac Sowell. Neill McLeod and Jesse Ritter were witnesses. Proven by Neill McLeod Aug 1792. [Editor's Note: Located in NC Supreme Court Case #2744, Thomas Ritter and wife Margaret v. William Barrett]

1792, Feb 21 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 336
Ordered that Thomas Ritter be appointed overseer of the road that leads by the Widow Muses and have the following hands to work: Wm. Dunn & hands, Saml. Dunn, John Upton, Jesse Upton, Edward Upton, Richd. Upton, Jno. Dannelly, John Atkinson, Thos. Muse, Saml. Elkins, Jacob Stutts, Jno. Ritter, Everet Ritter, Jesse Bean, John Sowell, Jno. Quimby, Jno. McCaskill, Alexr. McCaskill, Jno. Hargrove, Kenneth Murchison, Duncan McIntosh, Martin Martin, Neil McIntosh, Simon Rheubottom and Ezekl. Rheubottom.

1792, May 21 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 347
Ordered that John Sowell be granted letters of administration on the estate of John Quimby Dec'd.

1792, Aug 20 -- 1785-1794 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 362
Deed from Thomas Ritter and Margaret Ritter to John Sowell was proven by Neil McLeod

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

1794, Feb 19 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 436
Deed from John Sowell to William Barrett proven by Thomas Ritter

1794, Feb 25 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#742 John Sowell entered 200 acres adjoining his own line, Rittar, Quimbey, Barrett, Edwards and McKay.

1794, Nov 19 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 490
Ordered that John Sowell be appointed overseer of the road in place of Kenneth Murchison and have the same hands to work.

1795 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
John Sewel listed 1 poll and 400 acres on supernumerary taxes collected by Sheriff Malcom McNeill

1795, May 19 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 511
Deed from John Harding to Adam Harding was proven by John Sowell

1795, Nov 17 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 538
Deed from Willm. Barrett to Neal McKay proven by Jno. Sowell
Deed from William Barrett, Sheriff to Patrick Dowd proven by John Sowell

1798, Feb 25 -- Land Grant #1407, Moore County, NC
Jesse Bean received 25 acres located southeast of McLendons Creek adjoining Jerom Miller, Danl. Muse, Thos. McLendon, Jas. Caddle, his own line and Adam White. Adam White and John Sowel were chain carriers.

1798, Jun 20 -- Land Grant #2007, Moore County, NC
Thomas Ritter received 50 acres located west of McLendons Creek adjoining Neil McLeod, Thomas Night, John Martin, Ritter and Sowell. Alexr. McIver and John Sowel were chain carriers.

1798, Aug 20 -- Land Grant #1179, Moore County, NC
John Sowell received 209 acres adjoining William Barrett, Jacob McLendon, Thomas Knight, Ritter, Quimby, Edwards and McKay. Alexander McIver and Thomas Ritter were chain carriers.

1800 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 50
John Sewell
(26-45) 1F
(16-26) 1M 1F
(0-10) 4M 1F

1800, Jul 21 -- Land Grant #1766 and 0112, Moore County, NC
Jesse Sowell [assignee of Mary Sowell] received 50 acres located between Richland Creek and Suck Creek adjoining McCaskill, Barrett, McKay, his own line and his mother. Jno. Sowell and Thos. Ritter were chain carriers.

1802, Nov 23 -- Land Grant #1625, Moore County, NC
Thomas Ritter received 100 acres located on the drains of McLendons Creek adjoining his own line, Mary Sowell, John McSween, McKay and John Sowell. Jno. Ritter and Thos. Ritter were chain carriers.

1805, Jun 20 -- Land Grant #1960, Moore County, NC
Jesse Sowel received 50 acres located on the drains of Suck Creek adjoining his own line and William Barrett. John Sowel and Thomas Ritter were chain carriers.

1805, Dec 24 -- Land Grant #1959, Moore County, NC
Thomas Ritter received 8 acres located west of McLendons Creek adjoining his own line, John Sowell and McKay. Thos. Ritter and Patk. MacEachern were chain carriers.
Ritter were chain carriers.

1806, Dec 5 -- Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty, File NC4 Isaac Sowell
John Sowell petitioned the NC General Assembly for the land warrant for his deceased father Isaac Sowell. Isaac Sowell died in service in SC. Neil McLeod and Thomas Graham attested to Sowell's service and that he died in SC. John McLeod of Montgomery County, NC and Hector McNeill of Moore County, NC testified that they served with Sowell and that he died and was buried at the hospital at Ashley Hill, SC.

1810 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 601
John Sowell
(26-45) 1M 1F
(16-26) 3M
(10-16) 1M
(0-10) 2M

1812, Jul -- NC Supreme Court Case #334
From Moore County. John Seawell v. William Shomberger. Mentions debt by Jabez York.

1813, Dec 16 -- Land Grant #2712, Moore County, NC
Isaac Sowell received 17.75 acres located on McLendons Creek adjoining McDonald, Alexander McLeod and Richard Warner (formerly Howard). Richard Warner and John Sowell were chain carriers.

1817, Jan 7 -- Deed Book 6 Page 175, Moore County, NC
John Sowell deeded William Barrett Senr. 400 acres located south of McLendons Creek adjoining James McLeod, Barrett, John Sowell and David Allison. Aaron Sowell and Geo. Ritter were witnesses.

1817, Sep 18 -- Land Grant #2327, Moore County, NC
Jesse Sowell received 200 acres adjoining Dowd, his own line (formerly Neil McLeod), Angus McQueen and McIntosh. Isaac Sowell and John Sowell were chain carriers.

1818-1823 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
John Sowell 1241 acres/$1350

1820 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 300
John Sowell
(45+) 1M 1F
(26-45) 2M 2F
(16-26) 3M 1F
(0-10) 1F

1821, Feb -- Record of Estates Book B Page 25-29 Moore County, NC
Estate of Jesse Muse, Dec'd. by Administrators James B. Muse and Thomas P. Muse. Inventory includes negro woman Hannah. Debts due the estate from the following: John Richardson, Samuel Dunn, William Ellerbe, John Murchison and Lewis Elkins. Items purchased by the following: Widow Muse, Jesse Page, John B. Kelly, Nehemiah Birckhead, William Barrett, Esq., James B. Muse, Benjamin Phillips, Thomas M.D. Reid, Jesse Sowell, Senr., Joseph Johnson, William Phillips, Daniel H. Muse, James Hill, Hiram Hill, John Tyson, John Black, John Sowell, Senr., Joseph G. Moore, Joseph Elkins, Thomas Hannon, Alexr. McIntosh, John McIver, Wm. Cox Junr., Asa Sowell, Kindred Birckhead, James Caddell, Leonard Stuts and Martin Hill.

1824, Feb 20 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 30-31
Deed from John Sowell, Murdoch McKenzie and Arch. McBryde to Wm. Barrett was proven by Wm. Barrett Jur.
Bill of Sale from John McIver to Robert Davis proven by John Sowell

1830 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 471
John Seawell
(60-70) 1M
(50-60) 1F
(15-20) 1M

1830, Nov 25 -- Marriages, Carolina Observer [Fayetteville, NC] Newspaper
"In Moore County, a few days ago, by Wm. Barret, Esq., Mr. John Sowel, aged 64 to Mrs. Nancy Shaw, aged 72."

1830, Dec 9 -- Deed, Moore County, NC
John Sowell deeded William Barrett Senr. 50 acres located on both sides of McLendons Creek adjoining William Barrett Junr., Thomas Night and William Barrett Senr. Stephen Davis and Wm. Cochran were witnesses. Proven by Stephen Davis Nov 1834. [Editor's Note: Located in NC Supreme Court Case #2744, Thomas Ritter and wife Margaret v. William Barrett]

1838, Dec -- Supreme Court Case #2744
From Moore County. Thomas Ritter and wife Margaret v. William Barrett. Regarding 300 acres located on McLendons Creek adjoining Jacob McLendon including the land that Mary Sowell resided on in 1786. The 300 acres was granted to Thomas Knight in 1760 and deeded to Jacob McLendon in 1762; deeded to Isaac Sowell in 1772; Isaac Sowell died in 1784 and land was transferred to widow Mary Sowell and oldest son John Sowell; deeded to Margaret Sowell, wife of Thomas Ritter in 1786. Deeds in the file include 1791 from Thomas Ritter and Margaret Ritter to John Sowell and 1830 from John Sowell to William Barrett Senr. In Jan 1836, Mary Smith and Wm. Wallice/Wm. Smith are associated with the land with William Barrett Senr. as landlord.
 
Seawell, John (I03122)
 
376 1784, Feb 14 -- 1778-1795 Land Entries, Cumberland County, NC
#84 John McKennon entered 100 acres located on Richland Creek.

1784, Mar 8 -- Land Grant #31, Moore County, NC
John McKinnon received 100 acres located on Richland Creek of McLendons Creek adjoining Farquard Campbell and including his own improvement. William Cook and Alexander McIver were chain carriers.

1784, Mar 18 -- 1778-1795 Land Entries, Cumberland County, NC
#107 John McKinnon entered 100 acres located between McLendons Creek and Richland Creek adjoining Farquhard Campbell and including his own improvement.

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

1791, Jan 28-- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#346 John McAulay entered 50 acres west of Wet Creek adjoining John McKinnon, Hezekiah Dunn, William Barrett and John McAulay Sr.

1791, Feb 23 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 302
Deed from Isaac Dunn to John McKinnon was proven by John McAuley

1792, Feb 22 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#428 John McKinnon entered 50 acres west of Wet Creek adjoining his own line.

1792, Oct 7 -- Land Grant #505, Moore County, NC
Norman McKinnon received 48 acres located on Dry Fork of Mill Creek adjoining his own line. Murdock McAulay and John McKinnon were chain carriers.

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

1795, Jan 24 -- Land Grant #1533, Moore County, NC
John McKinnon received 50 acres located west of Wet Creek adjoining his own line and Smith. Angus McKinnon and Hezekiah Dunn were chain carriers.

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

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

1797, Jan 14 -- Land Grant #1544, Moore County, NC
John McKinnon received 50 acres located west of Wet Creek adjoining his own line. Norman McKinnon and Angus McKinnon were chain carriers.

1797, Nov 8 -- Land Grant #1339, Moore County, NC
Richard Dunn Jr. received 100 acres located on both sides of Wet Creek south of Size Branch including Elizabeth Hodges' improvement adjoining his own line. John McKinnon and Richd. Dunn were chain carriers.

1800 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 58
John McKinnon
(45+) 1M 1F
(26-45) 1M
(16-26) 2M
(10-16) 1M

1810 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 605
John McKinnon
(45+) 1M 1F
(26-45) 2M
(16-26) 1M
2 Slaves

1811, Aug 16 -- Land Grant #2119, Moore County, NC
John McKinnon received 100 acres located west of Wet Creek adjoining Norman McKinnon Junr., his own line and the heirs of John McAulay Junr. Norman McKinnon and Donald McKinnon were chain carriers.

1815 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
John Kinnon listed 250 acres valued at $367.50, 50 acres valued at $50, 50 acres valued at $50 and 150 acres valued at $82.50

1818-1823 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
John McKinnon listed 450 acres valued at $500 
McKinnon, John (I38355)
 
377 1784, Mar 8 -- Land Grant #31, Moore County, NC
John McKinnon received 100 acres located on Richland Creek of McLendons Creek adjoining Farquard Campbell and including his own improvement. William Cook and Alexander McIver were chain carriers.

1785, Mar 8 -- Land Grant #92, Moore County, NC
John McKay received 100 acres located on Lick/Suck Creek including York's cabin. William Cook and Alexander McIver were chain carriers.

1787, Apr 13 -- Land Grant #236, Moore County, NC
Richardson Feagen received 100 acres located north of Deep River on both sides of Edward Moore's Road including the flat land near Golston's old place. Samuel Perry and William Cook were chain carriers.

1788, Nov 24 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#166 William Cook entered 200 acres north of Deep River between Little and Big Cedar Creeks adjoining Argo.

1789, Mar 20 -- Land Grant #349, Moore County, NC
John Argo received 100 acres located on Cedar Creek adjoining his own line and the Chatham County line. Gabriel Harden and William Cook were chain carriers.

1789, Sep 29 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#234 William Cook entered 150 acres on Waggon Branch north of Deep River adjoining Lee's old place and Gilmore.

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 153
William Cook
(16+) 2M
(0-16) 4M
5F

1790, Feb 10 -- Land Grant #333, Moore County, NC
William Cook received 200 acres located on Cedar Creek adjoining Goldston, Argo and Brewer. John Hor Goldston and Bunn Johnson were chain carriers.

1791, Feb 21 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 299
Ordered that a road be laid out from the Widow Muses to the nearest course near Joseph Duckworths and son to the Island Ford and from thence to Chatham County line leading on a direct course towards Conner settlement and the following work on the road: Joseph Duckworth, Joseph McGee Senr., Joseph McGee Junr., Drury Richerson, Wm. Harden, John Blanchet, James Brady, Benj. Elkins, Saml. Perry, Wm. Cook, Near Brewer, Saml. Person, Benj. Cooper, Wm. Richerson, Wm. Teague, Robert Davis, Benj. Shields and John Goldston. [Editor's Note: this entire entry was stuck through in the original records]

1791, Aug 18 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 315
Ordered that Near Brewer be appointed overseer of the road on the other side of the River to the Chatham line and have the following hands to work: Benjn. Shields, Wm. Davis, Sarah Davis, James Brady, Kial Johnston, Wm. Cook, Benjn. Elkins, Isaac Teague, Drury Brewer and Micajah Brewer.

1793 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
William Cook listed (horses only) on supernumerary taxes collected by Sheriff Malcom McNeill

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

1794, Jul 11 -- Land Grant #921, Moore County, NC
James Murray received 200 acres located on Cedar Creek adjoining John Argo, James Moore. William Cook and James Ditton were chain carriers.

1795, Feb 17 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 500
Deed from William Cook to Samuel Martindale was proven by Jesse Griffin Esq.

1795, May 8 -- Land Grant #1694, Moore County, NC
Edward Moore received 100 acres located north of Deep River west of Waggon Branch adjoining William Cook, Neil McLeod, George Fagin, Richardson Fagin and James Moore. George Moore and Edward Moore were chain carriers.

1797, Jul 20 -- Land Grant #902, Moore County, NC
Neil McLeod received 150 acres located north of Deep River adjoining William England, Samuel Perry, Richardson Fagin, William Cook, Hugh Gilmore, Barton and George Fagin. William Cook and Peter Graves were chain carriers.

1797, Jul 20 -- Land Grant #910, Moore County, NC
Neil McLeod received 200 acres located north of Deep River adjoining Edward Moore and James Moore. William Cook and Samuel Elkins were chain carriers.

1797, Jul 20 -- Land Grant #1437, Moore County, NC
Thomas Armstrong [assignee of Neil McLeod] received 150 acres located north of Deep River on the drains of Waggon Branch and the Chatham County line adjoining James Murray and James Moore. William Cook and Samuel Elkins were chain carriers.

1797, Nov 22 -- Land Grant #0185, Moore County, NC
Peter Graves received 50 acres located south of Deep River adjoining William England and Edmond Waddle. Josua Cook and William Cook were chain carriers. [Editor's Note: Never granted]

1797, Nov 28 -- Land Grant #946, Moore County, NC
William Cook received 60 acres located north of Deep River adjoining George Fagin. Peter Graves and Joshua Cook were chain carriers.

1797, Nov 28 -- Land Grant #950, Moore County, NC
William Cook received 200 acres located on both sides of Fall Creek adjoining David Allison and Beason. Greenberry Cook and James Hardin were chain carriers.

1797, Nov 29 -- Land Grant #1715, Moore County, NC
William Cook received 100 acres located north of Deep River on the Waggon Branch adjoining his own line, Lee's old place and Gillmore. Josua Cook and Greenberry Cook were chain carriers.

1797, Dec 2 -- Land Grant #1004, Moore County, NC
Abner Lawler received 63 acres located north of Deep River adjoining John Lawler, William Cook and Argo. Samuel Martindale and Evan Lawler were chain carriers.

1798, Nov 28 -- Land Grant #1774, Moore County, NC
Reubin Shields [assignee of Jesse Griffin] received 100 acres located on the Chatham County line north of Deep River on both sides of Pates Creek near the Cane Patch Mountain. William Cook and Grenbery Cook were chain carriers.

 
Cook, William (I49698)
 
378 1784, Nov 12 -- 1781-1785 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Chatham County, NC Page 92
William Tucker, Willis Phillips, William Phillips Junr., Benjamin Sanders, William Phillips Senr., James Deaton, John Powers, Sampson Brewer, Thomas Younger, William Dunkin, Nicholas Nall and Charles Goldston lay off a road from the Widow Nall's on Bear Creek to the Randolph County line near the Ceder Ponds crossing Deep River at Gardner's Ford.

1785, May 9 -- 1781-1785 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Page 108, Chatham County, NC
Benjamin Sanders appointed overseer of the road from Anson Road to the Moore County line and have the following hands to work: John Powers, Henry Brewer, Sampson Brewer, Nathan Phillips, Wm. Phillips, Willis Phillips, Howell Brewer, James Deaton, Nathan Deaton, Mathew Deaton, Widow Deaton, Wademn Commer, Wm. Phillips, Joel Phillips, Benjamin Elkins, William Caps, Ambrose Smith, John West and his hands, Samuel Moore, Samuel Hilleard and Jeremiah Phillips.

1786, Mar 4 -- Deed Book D Page 133, Chatham County, NC
William Phillips deeded Benjamin Saunders 150 acres located on Tysons Creek and the Hay Meadow. Sampson Brewer and Willis Phillips were witnesses.

1786, Nov 30 -- Deed Book D Page 320, Chatham County, NC
Nathan Deaton deeded John Powers 300 acres located on both sides of Ceder Creek. Sampson Brewer and John Reed were witnesses.

1788, Apr 23 -- Land Grant #956, Chatham County, NC
William Finley received 640 acres located on Cedar Branch of Fall Creek adjoining Shearing. Dinnis Phillips and Sampson Brewer were chain carriers.

1788, Apr 23 -- Land Grant #960, Chatham County, NC
William Finley received 640 acres located on Tysons Creek adjoining Shearing. Dinnis Phillips and Sampson Brewer were chain carriers.

1788, Jun 10 -- Land Grant #1146, Chatham County, NC
William Harper received 300 acres located on Fall Creek adjoining his own line. Sampson Brewer and Dennis Phillips were chain carriers.

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

1790 -- Census, Chatham County, NC Page 224
Sampson Brewer
(16+) 1M
(0-16) 1M
2F

1790, Jan 14 -- Land Grant #1157, Chatham County, NC
William Harper received 245 acres located on Fall Creek adjoining Brewer, Waddle and his own line. Sion Phillips and Sampson Brewer were chain carriers.

1793, Jan 12 -- Deed Book H Page 95-96, Chatham County, NC
Mary Dowd (of Moore County) deeded Sampson Brewer 300 acres located on Fall Creek adjoining Golston. The land was granted to Connor Dowd. Archd. McBryde, Rosana Dowd and Edw. Griffin were chain carriers.

1794, Aug 14 -- 1792-1800 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Chatham County, NC
Ordered that John Powers be appointed overseer of the road leading from Cox's old road to the county line of Randolph and that the following hands work: John Powers, James Deaton, James Powers, James Culberson, David Powers, Gilliam Powers, Jon Deaton, Thomas Deaton, John Vandeford, Joseph Craven, Sampson Brewer, William Brewer, Sion Philips, John Harper, Henry Person, Joel Hendrick, Eli Lawler, Reuben Jones, Bun Johnson, George Railey, Jackson, Deaton, James Trowel, Wm. Wilson, Willis Philips, Martha Philips, Robt. Nelson, Dennis Philips, Wm. Philips, Wade Philips.

1794, Nov 4 -- Land Grant #1719, Chatham County, NC
Sion Phillips [assignee of William Meroney] received 100 acres located on Tysons Creek adjoining Benjamin Saunders and Harper. Sampson Brewer and Willis Phillips were chain carriers.

1795, Dec 5 -- Deed Book H Page 98-99, Chatham County, NC
Henry Powers deeded Robt. Willson 50 acres (of the 100 acres deeded by Sampson Brewer) located on Fall Creek and Meadow Branch adjoining Joseph Person, Sampson Brewer and William Willson. Peter Graves, Samson Brewer and Edwd. Beeson were witnesses.

1795, Dec 8 -- Deed Book H Page 94-95, Chatham County, NC
Sampson Bruer deeded Edward Beeson (of Randolph County) 150 acres located on both sides of Fall Creek adjoining Goleson. Wm. Finley, James Culbertson and Robert Wilson were witnesses.

1800 -- Census, Chatham County, NC Page 220
Sampson Brewer
(26-45) 1M 1F
(0-10) 1M

1801, Mar 18 -- Land Grant #1690, Chatham County, NC
Joseph Lambert and Edward Beason received 250 acres located on Fall Creek adjoining Beason, Guthrie, Harper and Brewer. Sampson Brewer and Henry Powers were chain carriers.

1801, Sep 1 -- Deed Book M Page 494, Chatham County, NC
Carter Hendrick deeded Abner Phillips 108 acres located on Fall Creek and the Moore County line adjoining Beason, Brown and Parsons. Sampson Brewer and Peter Graves were witnesses

1802, Nov 25 -- Deed Book N Page 157-158, Chatham County, NC
Fox Palmer (of Bartholomew Parish, SC) deeded Sampson Brewer 240 acres located on both sides of Fall Creek adjoining Elliott. John Elliott and George Smith were chain carriers.

1803, Jun 13 -- Land Grant #1803, Chatham County, NC
Sampson Brewer received 92 acres located on Fall Creek adjoining Jones (formerly Lambert), Wilson, Beason and his own line. Jas. Scott and Wm. Harper were chain carriers.

1803, Jun 13 -- Land Grant #1812, Chatham County, NC
Sampson Brewer received 59 acres located on Fall Creek adjoining Beason and his own line. James Scott and James Harper were chain carriers.

1804, Jun 15 ? Deed Book N Page 545-546, Chatham County, NC
Juditha Wilson deeded Thomas Wilson 50 acres located on Fall Creek formerly owned by Edward Beson and Joseph Lambert adjoining Sampson Brewer, near Juditha Wilson's old house, and Guthrie. Eli Lawler was a witness.

1804, Aug 11-May 8, 1807 -- Estate, Chatham County, NC
Estate of Willis Phillips, Dec'd. Benjamin Sanders and Phebe Phillips were named administrators with William Phillips and A. McBryde as securities. Richd. Jones, John Sanders, Sihon Phillips and Sampson Brewer allotted widow's support to Phebe Phillips. Petition for division of 240 acres adjoining Shearing's line; 150 acres adjoining his own line; 50 acres located on Tysons Creek adjoining his own line and Sanders; 50 acres located on Tyson's Creek adjoining his own line and Record. Richd. Jones, Eli Lawler, Nathan McManus, Sugar Jones and Jno. Saunders divided among the following heirs: widow Phebe Phillips, John and Charity Deaton, Zadock and Rebecca Deaton, Matthew Phillips, Meredith Phillips, John Phillips, Labon Phillips [under 21], Benjamin Phillips [under 21], Fereby Phillips [under 21], Susanna/Sukey Phillips and Edmund Phillips [under 21]. Items from the estate were purchased by: George Moor, John Phillips, William Harper, William Wilson, James Deaton, Mary Mathews, Phebe Phillips, Tindsley Wade, Edward Epps, Sterling Carrol, Robert Moor, William Phillips, Daniel Brewer, Zadock Deaton, Jessee Mews, Robert Phillips, James Dunkin, Nathan McManus, John Deaton, Dennis Phillips, Lazarus Phillips, Jesse Carroll, Meredith Phillips, Sihon Phillips, Robert Wilson, Matthew Phillips, John Sanders, Joab Cheek, Joel Sanders, James Collins, Joel Lawhon, Henry Phillips, Benjamin Elkins, John Story, Robert Davis, Eli Lawler and Lewis Williamson.

1804, Oct 16 -- Deed Book M Page 506-507, Chatham County, NC
Edward Beeson deeded Sampson Brewer 100 acres located on Fall Creek adjoining Guthry, Thomas Wilson, Sampson Brewer and Harper. Sam. Dunn and Edward Harper were chain carriers.

1805, Mar 2 -- Land Grant #1852, Chatham County, NC
Sampson Brewer received 49 acres located on Fall Creek adjoining his own line and Nancy Pendleton. Wm. Brewer and Jesse Brewer were chain carriers.

1806, Mar 19 -- Deed Book P Page 208, Chatham County, NC
Sampson Brewer deeded William Brewer 59 acres located on Fall Creek adjoining his own line. Wm. Brewer paid Elizabeth Hilyard because Sampson Brewer had earlier sold this tract to his sister Elizabeth Hilyard and it was declared null and void. Eli Lawler and Sugar Jones were witnesses.

1806, Sep 8 -- Deed Book O Page 313, Chatham County, NC
Sampson Brewer deeded Robert Wilson (of Moore County) 92 acres located on Fall Creek adjoining Jones (formerly Lambert), Wilson and Beeson. Sugar Jones and Wm. Wilson were witnesses.

1806, Nov 11-Feb 1822 -- Estate, Chatham County, NC
Estate of Sampson Brewer Dec'd. Edward Harper and Eli Lawler named administrators with Micajah McGee and Abraham Lane as securities. Eli Lawler appointed guardian in 1809 to Solomon Brewer, Stephen Brewer, Mary Brewer, Hannah Brewer and Ann Brewer.

1807, Nov 16 -- Deed Book S Page 31-32, Chatham County, NC
William Brewer (of Moore County) deeded Elizabeth Hilyard 59 acres located on Fall Creek adjoining Brewer. Eli Lawler and John Lawler were witnesses.

1815 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
Heirs of S. Brewer listed 100 acres valued at $100

1818-1823 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
Henry Powers (for S. Brewer's heirs) listed 100 acres/$70

1822, Oct 22 -- Deed Book A-A1 Page 98, Chatham County, NC
Solomon Brewer (of Randolph County) deeded Stephen Brewer his share of his father's Sampson Brewer Dec'd. land of two tracts with 350 acres located on Fall Creek. Eli Lawler Sr. and Eli Lawler Jr. were witnesses.
 
Brewer, Sampson (I41021)
 
379 1784, Nov 12 -- 1781-1785 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Chatham County, NC Page 92
William Tucker, Willis Phillips, William Phillips Junr., Benjamin Sanders, William Phillips Senr., James Deaton, John Powers, Sampson Brewer, Thomas Younger, William Dunkin, Nicholas Nall and Charles Goldston lay off a road from the Widow Nall's on Bear Creek to the Randolph County line near the Ceder Ponds crossing Deep River at Gardner's Ford.

1785, May 9 -- 1781-1785 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Page 108, Chatham County, NC
Benjamin Sanders appointed overseer of the road from Anson Road to the Moore County line and have the following hands to work: John Powers, Henry Brewer, Sampson Brewer, Nathan Phillips, Wm. Phillips, Willis Phillips, Howell Brewer, James Deaton, Nathan Deaton, Mathew Deaton, Widow Deaton, Wademn Commer, Wm. Phillips, Joel Phillips, Benjamin Elkins, William Caps, Ambrose Smith, John West and his hands, Samuel Moore, Samuel Hilleard and Jeremiah Phillips.

1786, Mar 4 -- Deed Book D Page 133, Chatham County, NC
William Phillips deeded Benjamin Saunders 150 acres located on Tysons Creek and the Hay Meadow. Sampson Brewer and Willis Phillips were witnesses.

1794, Aug 14 -- 1792-1800 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Chatham County, NC
Ordered that John Powers be appointed overseer of the road leading from Cox's old road to the county line of Randolph and that the following hands work: John Powers, James Deaton, James Powers, James Culberson, David Powers, Gilliam Powers, Jon Deaton, Thomas Deaton, John Vandeford, Joseph Craven, Sampson Brewer, William Brewer, Sion Philips, John Harper, Henry Person, Joel Hendrick, Eli Lawler, Reuben Jones, Bun Johnson, George Railey, Jackson Deaton, James Trowel, Wm. Wilson, Willis Philips, Martha Philips, Robt. Nelson, Dennis Philips, Wm. Philips, Wade Philips.

1794, Nov 4 -- Land Grant #1719, Chatham County, NC
Sion Phillips [assignee of William Meroney] received 100 acres located on Tysons Creek adjoining Benjamin Saunders and Harper. Sampson Brewer and Willis Phillips were chain carriers.

1795, Aug 27 -- Land Grant #1571, Chatham County, NC
Willis Phillips received 150 acres located on waters of Deep River adjoining his own line. Sion Phillips and Matthew Phillips were chain carriers.

1798, Dec 4 -- Land Grant #1643, Chatham County, NC
Abner Phillips received 100 acres located on Tysons Creek adjoining Willis Philips. Willis Phillips and Meredy Phillips were chain carriers.

1799, Nov 23 -- Land Grant #1646, Chatham County, NC
Willis Phillips received 50 acres located on Tysons Creek adjoining his own line and Sanders. Lindsey Poe and Meredith Phillips were chain carriers.

1800, May 27 -- Land Grant #1733, Chatham County, NC
Willis Phillips received 50 acres located on Tysons Creek adjoining own line and Sanders. Lindsey Poe and Meredith Phillips were chain carriers.

1804, Aug 11-May 8, 1807 -- Estate, Chatham County, NC
Estate of Willis Phillips, Dec'd. Benjamin Sanders and Phebe Phillips were named administrators with William Phillips and A. McBryde as securities. Richd. Jones, John Sanders, Sihon Phillips and Sampson Brewer allotted widow's support to Phebe Phillips. Petition for division of 240 acres adjoining Shearing's line; 150 acres adjoining his own line; 50 acres located on Tysons Creek adjoining his own line and Sanders; 50 acres located on Tysons Creek adjoining his own line and Record. Richd, Jones, Eli Lawler, Nathan McManus, Sugar Jones and Jno. Saunders divided among the following heirs: widow Phebe Phillips, John and Charity Deaton, Zadock and Rebecca Deaton, Matthew Phillips, Meredith Phillips, John Phillips, Labon Phillips [under 21], Benjamin Phillips [under 21], Fereby Phillips [under 21], Susanna/Sukey Phillips and Edmund Phillips [under 21]. Items from the estate were purchased by: George Moor, John Phillips, William Harper, William Wilson, James Deaton, Mary Mathews, Phebe Phillips, Tindsley Wade, Edward Epps, Sterling Carrol, Robert Moor, William Phillips, Daniel Brewer, Zadock Deaton, Jessee Mews, Robert Phillips, James Dunkin, Nathan McManus, John Deaton, Dennis Phillips, Lazarus Phillips, Jesse Carroll, Meredith Phillips, Sihon Phillips, Robert Wilson, Matthew Phillips, John Sanders, Joab Cheek, Joel Sanders, James Collins, Joel Lawhon, Henry Phillips, Benjamin Elkins, John Story, Robert Davis, Eli Lawler and Lewis Williamson.
 
Phillips, Willis (I40846)
 
380 1784, Nov 12 -- 1781-1785 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Chatham County, NC Page 92
William Tucker, Willis Phillips, William Phillips Junr., Benjamin Sanders, William Phillips Senr., James Deaton, John Powers, Sampson Brewer, Thomas Younger, William Dunkin, Nicholas Nall and Charles Goldston lay off a road from the Widow Nall's on Bear Creek to the Randolph County line near the Ceder Ponds crossing Deep River at Gardner's Ford. 
Martha (I45657)
 
381 1784, Nov 16 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 8
Ordered that William Hardin known by the name of Buck be appointed constable in Captain Hunnicutts District.

1785, Nov -- Marriage Licenses, Will Book A Page 382, Moore County, NC
David Williams and Tabitha Harden were granted a marriage license. Willian Harden (B) was the surety.

1789, Feb 17 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 219
Ordered that Wm. Harden (Buck) be appointed overseer of the road in room of William Handcock.

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 164
William Harding (Buck)
(16+) 1M
(0-16) 2M
4F
 
Hardin, William "Buck" (I49510)
 
382 1784, Nov 21 -- Will, Chatham County, NC
Will of John Wise Dec'd. Heirs: wife Mary Wise; Lucy Smith (daughter of wife Mary) [negro Tim]; William Smith (son of daughter Lucy) [part of plantation where I now live north of Bear Creek], Ambrose Smith (brother of William) [upper part of plantation where I now live north of Bear Creek] and Isaac Smith (brother to William) [land given to William if William should die without heir). Land lying on the southside of Bear Creek should be sold and proceeds divided between William and Ambrose Smith. Executors: John Smith and wife Mary Wise. Witnesses: John Rosson, John Smith and Joseph Stevens. Proven Nov 1789.

1828, Aug 28 -- Will, Chatham County, NC
Will of Ambrose Smith, Dec'd. Heirs: wife Elizabeth [425 acres
and 4 negroes Jemena, Annis, Laurence and Wesley]; grandson Ambrose Garner [under 21; negro boy George and girl Mary]; granddaughter Elizabeth Sabrina Garner [negro woman Lydia]; . Executor: grandson in law Barney Garner. Witnesses: William Underwood and John Hill. Proven Feb 1829. 
Smith, Ambrose (I6790)
 
383 1784, Nov 21 -- Will, Chatham County, NC
Will of John Wise Dec'd. Heirs: wife Mary Wise; Lucy Smith (daughter of wife Mary) [negro Tim]; William Smith (son of daughter Lucy) [part of plantation where I now live north of Bear Creek], Ambrose Smith (brother of William) [upper part of plantation where I now live north of Bear Creek] and Isaac Smith (brother to William) [land given to William if William should die without heir). Land lying on the southside of Bear Creek should be sold and proceeds divided between William and Ambrose Smith. Executors: John Smith and wife Mary Wise. Witnesses: John Rosson, John Smith and Joseph Stevens. Proven Nov 1789. 
Smith, John (I6787)
 
384 1784, Nov 21 -- Will, Chatham County, NC
Will of John Wise Dec'd. Heirs: wife Mary Wise; Lucy Smith (daughter of wife Mary) [negro Tim]; William Smith (son of daughter Lucy) [part of plantation where I now live north of Bear Creek], Ambrose Smith (brother of William) [upper part of plantation where I now live north of Bear Creek] and Isaac Smith (brother to William) [land given to William if William should die without heir). Land lying on the southside of Bear Creek should be sold and proceeds divided between William and Ambrose Smith. Executors: John Smith and wife Mary Wise. Witnesses: John Rosson, John Smith and Joseph Stevens. Proven Nov 1789. 
Wise, John (I6802)
 
385 1784, Nov 21 -- Will, Chatham County, NC
Will of John Wise Dec'd. Heirs: wife Mary Wise; Lucy Smith (daughter of wife Mary) [negro Tim]; William Smith (son of daughter Lucy) [part of plantation where I now live north of Bear Creek], Ambrose Smith (brother of William) [upper part of plantation where I now live north of Bear Creek] and Isaac Smith (brother to William) [land given to William if William should die without heir). Land lying on the southside of Bear Creek should be sold and proceeds divided between William and Ambrose Smith. Executors: John Smith and wife Mary Wise. Witnesses: John Rosson, John Smith and Joseph Stevens. Proven Nov 1789. 
Mary (I6801)
 
386 1784, Nov 21 -- Will, Chatham County, NC
Will of John Wise Dec'd. Heirs: wife Mary Wise; Lucy Smith (daughter of wife Mary) [negro Tim]; William Smith (son of daughter Lucy) [part of plantation where I now live north of Bear Creek], Ambrose Smith (brother of William) [upper part of plantation where I now live north of Bear Creek] and Isaac Smith (brother to William) [land given to William if William should die without heir). Land lying on the southside of Bear Creek should be sold and proceeds divided between William and Ambrose Smith. Executors: John Smith and wife Mary Wise. Witnesses: John Rosson, John Smith and Joseph Stevens. Proven Nov 1789. 
Smith, William Sr. (I44924)
 
387 1784, Nov 21 -- Will, Chatham County, NC
Will of John Wise Dec'd. Heirs: wife Mary Wise; Lucy Smith (daughter of wife Mary) [negro Tim]; William Smith (son of daughter Lucy) [part of plantation where I now live north of Bear Creek], Ambrose Smith (brother of William) [upper part of plantation where I now live north of Bear Creek] and Isaac Smith (brother to William) [land given to William if William should die without heir). Land lying on the southside of Bear Creek should be sold and proceeds divided between William and Ambrose Smith. Executors: John Smith and wife Mary Wise. Witnesses: John Rosson, John Smith and Joseph Stevens. Proven Nov 1789. 
Smith, Isaac (I6791)
 
388 1784, Sep 4 -- Deed, Book 3 Page 66-67, Orange County, NC
George Horner and wife, Elizabeth Horner, deeded George Horner Junior 250 acres on the west side of Mountain Creek adjoining Wm. McCulloh and Stephen Wilson (formerly Wm. Ray). James Hunter and Wm. Johnston were witnesses. Proven Feb 1785.

1785, Jan 6 -- Deed, Book 2 Page 197, Orange County, NC
George Horner Senr. deeded George Horner Junr. 80 acres on Mountain Creek adjoining Charles Dunnagan and Edward Wothern. Richard Rhodes Jr. and Henry Moore were witnesses. Proven Feb 1786.

1785, Feb 17 -- Deed, Will Book A Page 354-355, Orange County, NC
George Horner deeded son James Horner the plantation where George Horner now lives. Thomas Hunter and George Horner Jur. were witnesses. Proven May 1785.

1793, Mar 25 -- Deed, Book 5 Page 78-79, Orange County, NC
George Horner Senr. deeded George Horner Junr. 100 acres on Mill Creek of Little River adjoining Abercrombie, Dunnegan, Thomas Gray and Horn. John Watson and Joseph Brittan were witnesses. Proven Feb 1794.

 
Horner, George (I03668)
 
389 1784-1787 -- State Census, Granville County, NC
Moses Fussell
(21-60) 1M
(0-21 & 60+) 1M
5F

1790 -- Census, Granville County, NC
Moses Fussel listed as head of household in Dutch District

1800 -- Census, Orange County, NC Page 564
Moses Fuzzle
(45+) 1M 1F
(16-26) 1F
(10-16) 1M
(0-10) 1F

1810 -- Census, Orange County, NC Page 164
Moses Fuzzall
(45+) 1M 1F
(16-26) 1M 1F

1811, Dec 10 -- Deed Book 24 Page 231 Orange County, NC
George Horner to Moses Fussell, one negro woman named Jude, many items of furniture, for use of George Horner's wife Elizabeth whom he was legally separated from and her children Lucy King, Dicey Horner, George Wyatt Horner. Witnesses: Wm. Norwood, A. B. Bruce.

1820 -- Census, Dickson County, TN Page 14
Moses Fussell
(45+) 1M 1F

1830 -- Census, Dickson County, TN Page 332
Moses Fussell
(80-90) 1M
(70-80) 1F
(40-50) 1F
(5-10) 1F

1830, Oct 5 -- Will, Dickson County, TN
Will of Moses Fussell, Dec'd. Heirs: wife Lucy Fussell, eldest son Wyatt Fussell, daughter Elizabeth Horner [and her children George Wyatt Horner and Dicy Austin], son William Fussell, daughter Sally Horner, daughter Lucy Horner [widow of James Horner] and daughter Patsy Dunegan. Executors: son Wiliam Fussell and Meekins Care. Witnesses: Eli Crow, John Dunnegan and Elizabeth Crow. Proven Apr 1831.
 
Fussell, Moses (I38458)
 
390 1785 -- General Assembly Session Records
Petition to erect a courthouse in the center of Randolph County, NC. Signers include Thoms. Cost Sen. and Thos. Cost Junr.

1790 -- Census, Randolph County, NC Page 290
Thomas Cost Jur.
(16+) 1M
1F
1 Slave

1798, Dec 5 -- Land Grant #1885, Randolph County, NC
Thomas Cosht/Cost Jr. received 50 acres located on Fork Creek adjoining his own line, Thomas Cosht Sr. and Hardy Davis. Lewis Needham and John Smitherman were chain carriers.

1799 -- Tax List, Randolph County, NC
Thomas Cash listed 1 white poll and 150 acres in William Armstead's District

1800 -- Census, Randolph County, NC Page 307
Thomas Cosh
(26-45) 1M 1F
(10-16) 3M 2F
(0-10) 4M 3F

1802, Sep 3 - Deed Book 9 Page 350, Randolph County, NC
Moses Allen deeded Thomas Kosh Jr. 500 acres located on Reedy Creek adjoining John Latham, Hardy Davis, [Moore] County line and Presnell. Thomas Kosh was a witness.

1817, Feb 26 - Deed Book 13 Page 269-270, Randolph County, NC
Lewis Davis (of Hawkins County, TN) deeded John Cassady 2 tracts located on Fork Creek [1] 75 acres adjoining Cost [2] 100 acres adjoining Thomas Cost Junr. and Latham. H. Moffitt and Peggy Moffitt were witnesses.

1817, Jul 18 -- Land Grant #2359, Randolph County, NC
Thomas Kosh received 44 acres on Fork Creek adjoining surplus land of Thomas Cash Dec'd and Jesse Larrance. John Kosh and Thomas Kosh Junr. were chain carriers.

1817, Jul 24 - Deed Book 13 Page 268-269, Randolph County, NC
Thomas Kosh deeded John Cassaday 166 acres located on Fork Creek and Bear Creek adjoining Davis and the [Moore] County line. H. Moffitt and James Gatlin were witnesses.

1817, Jul 24 - Deed Book 13 Page 270-271, Randolph County, NC
Thomas Kosh deeded John Cassaday 434 acres in three tracts located on Fork Creek and Bear Creek adjoining Davis and Needham. H. Moffitt and Edward Gatlin were witnesses.

1818, Dec 1 -- Land Grant #2387, Randolph County, NC
John Cassaday received 113 acres on Ceedar Fork Creek adjoining heirs of Hardy Davis, his own line, Wm. Latham, Wm. Brown and Green. Thomas Kosh and John Kosh were chain carriers. 
Cost, Thomas (I45605)
 
391 1785 -- Tax List, Randolph County, NC
David Andrew listed 1 white poll in Capt. Garner's District

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

1791, Mar 15 ? 1787-1794 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Randolph County, NC Page 143
David Andrews appointed overseer of the road from the Chatham line leading across Deep River at Searcy's Ford and to the [Moore] County line with the following hands: Edmond Waddell, William Argo, Arthur Read, Jacob Read, John Read, Richard Bird, Robert Carr, Jesse Pits, Joseph Carr, William Searcey, Michael Andrews, Howel Brewer, Charles Stewart, John Argo and John Deaton. 
Andrews, David (I35976)
 
392 1785 -- Tax List, Randolph County, NC
Owen Carpender listed 1 white poll in Capt. Garner's District

1785, Nov -- Marriage Licenses, Will Book A Page 382, Moore County, NC
Owen Carpenter and Sarah Smith were granted a marriage license. Nathan Smith was the surety.

1788, Nov 17, 19 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 211
Deed from Christopher Yow to John Boyd proven by Owen Carpenter

1789, Feb 16 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 218
Deed from Peter and Caterine Funcannon to Peter Hare proven by Owen Carpenter

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 158
Owen Carpenter
(16+) 3M
(0-16) 3M
4F

1790, Feb 16 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 255
[Deeds] John and Susanna Huntsucker to Thomas Coash was proven by Owen Carpenter.

1791, Jan 4 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#287 Owen Carpenter entered 150 acres adjoining John Garner, Christopher Yew and Richd. Bird.

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

1794, Mar 24 -- Land Grant #1791, Moore County, NC
Owen Carpenter received 150 acres located north of Grassy Creek and the Randolph County line adjoining his own line, John Gardner, Christopher Yow and Richard Bird. Michael Andrews and Bradley Garner were chain carriers.

1794, May 19 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 457
Owen Carpenter came into court and gave up Owen Carpenter Jur., John Carpenter and Sarah Carpenter who were bound to him by the court.

1795 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
Owen Carpenter listed 100 acres on supernumerary taxes collected by Sheriff Malcom McNeill

1795, Aug 17 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 526
Deed from Owen Carpenter Sr. to Owen Carpenter Jr. proven by Nicholas Nall

1795, Nov 17 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 538
Deed from Owen Carpenter to John Haire proven by Moses Wilson

1798, Feb 1 -- Colonel William Wofford Survey on Georgia Frontier Settlers, Records of the Cherokee Indian Agency 1801-1835, Correspondence, 1804, Pages 311-313.
Report made to Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs, agent to the Cherokee Indians, Southwest Point, regarding the number and condition of the Settlers living in and near the "Wofford Settlement", on the Frontier of Georgia and the Cherokee Nation of Indians - lying between the Currahee Mountain and the headwaters of the Oconee River. Original Settlers in the Nathan Smith settlement who were left outside of Colonel Hawkins line: Nathan Smith, James Minyard, Michael Oliver, Stephen Smith, Nicholas Smith, Owen Carpenter, Jack Parker, Thomas Warren, Joseph Halcom, Charles Warren, William Thornton, Johnson McKinney and Lewis Dickenson. [Editor's Note: Numerous Moore County families joined Nathan Smith and family in migrating to GA. Many continued to MS from there.]

1798, Sep 13 -- Petition to Georgia Governor James Jackson
The following residents of Jackson and Franklin County, GA petitioned the Governor to adjust the land boundaries to allow them to remain on their settlements: Philip Thomas, John Thomas, Wm. Thomas, Philip Thomas Jr., Abednego Downing, Geo. Waters, Levi Taylor, James Huit, Solomon Huitt, Wm. Alexander Tansey, Jesse Austin, Tho. Barnard, Lucas LeCroy, Thomas Lean, Equila McKrakin, James McKrakin, [Mr.] Holcom, Geo. Hopper, Wm. Weatherspoons, Hugh Hartgrove, Nathaniel Wofford, Richard Burkes, Benjamin Wofford, Richard Lay, Nicholas Smith, Nathan Smith, Oen Carpenter, James Minnerd, Nicholas Nuton, Stephen Smith, (illegible signature), Lewes Dickeson, Joseph Halcom, Jno. Parker, John Ratley, Thomas Warren, Robert Shipley, John Shipley, Nathaniel Shipley, William Little, Joseph Dunnegame, Ande Dunnegane, E. Dunnegame, Moses Terell and Jno. Little. [Editor's Note: Numerous Moore County families joined Nathan Smith and family in migrating to GA. Many continued to MS from there.]

1800 -- Tax List, Franklin County, GA
Owen Carpenter listed 100 acres on Hudson River

1802 -- Tax List, Franklin County, GA
Owen Carpenter listed 100 acres on Hudson River

1802, Jun 29 -- Petition to Georgia Governor Josiah Tattnall
The petitioners are not identified as being from any particular county in Georgia, but they inform the Governor that they have sent a petition to the President Thomas Jefferson requesting that he appoint Colonels Carnes, Easley, Harris and Captain James Blair as commissioners for treating with the Cherokee Indians. The petitioners are specifically interested in obtaining a tract of land five miles wide between the Tugaloo and Apalachee Rivers and ask that the Governor support their petition. Signers of the petition include: Benjn. Wofford, Phil. Burford, Nathaniel Wofford, Thos. Warren, David Mbreckia(?), Owen Carpenter, John Tucker, William Temsey, Richard Barks, Thomas Case, Jephthat Yarbrough, Samuel McKinney, Isaac Hollensworth, John Parker, Nickels Smith, Stephen Smith, Nathan Hearn, Charles Crawford, Jacob Odom, James McCrackin, Joseph Dickinson, Vincent Alexander, John Helton, Gideon Yarbiner, William Helton, Garland Lane, Hezekiah Stephens, Nathan Smith, Benjn. W. Burford, Nathaniel Williams, George Hopper, Matthew Alexander, James Henson, Edwd. Tatum, Wm. Helton, Saml. Hollingsworth, Thomas Warren, John Shuffeald, John Warren, John Blann, Joseph McCrackin, Saml. Jones, Reuben Warren, John Brown, Micajah Clark(?), D. Glenn, Augustine Brown Jr., Isaac Brown, Wm. Washington Wofford, James Martin, Robert Brown, Chism May, James Maxwell, Philemon Martin, John Martin, Wm. Varnell, Thos. Duke, Jesse Tatum, James Mainyard, Charles Wells, Augustine Brown, William Weatherspoones, Charles Holt, Morgan Gust, John Kech, John Presnell, Bradock McDonald, Jas. Denman, Aql. McCracken, William Deal, Isaac Hollingsworth, Joseph Shelton, James Stigler, John McDavid, David Spradling, George Feree/Pearce(?), Jacob Hollingsworth, Lewis Jones, William Bright, David Clark, Hugh Hartgrove, Levin Dixon, Daniel Parker, John Sharon, Jos. Sharon, Moses Parker, Garret Watts, Solomon Huitt, Jes Scarborough, Jno. Little, Lewis Phebus, Peter Bogus, James Huett, Samuel Letle, Thos, Wafer(?), Benjamin Lewis, Joseph Wilson, Joseph Dunnagae, Ezekiel Dunnagan, Anday Dunnagan and Isaiah Dunnagan. Located in the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries, Telamon Cuyler, box 45, folder 13, document 01

1805 -- Tax List, Franklin County, GA
Nicholas Smith (agent for Owen Carpenter) listed 100 acres and 100 acres [no location given] in Capt. Henry's District

1820 -- Census, Lawrence County, MS Page 75
Owen Carpenter Sr.
(45+) 1M
(26-45) 1F
(10-16) 1M
(0-10) 1M 2F

1830 -- Census, Calloway County, KY Page 203
Owen Carpenter
(50-60) 1M
(40-50) 1F
(20-30) 1M
(15-20) 1M
(10-15) 1M 1F
(5-10) 2F
(0-5) 3F

1840 -- Census, Tippah County, MS Page 181-B
Owen Carpenter
(60-70) 1M
(50-60) 1F
(20-30) 4M 3F
(15-20) 1F
(10-15) 1F

1841 -- State Census, Tippah County, MS Page 21
Owen Carpenter
2M 4F

1845 -- State Census, Tippah County, MS Page 21
Owen Carpenter
2M 4F

1850 -- Census, Tippah County, MS Page 421-B
Owen Carpenter 79 M, Farmer, $600 Real Estate, Born in NC
Martha Carpenter 60 F, Born in TN
Tempy Carpenter 25 F, Born in TN
Mrs. Durant 28 F, Born in TN
William Durant 4 M, Born in MS

1860 -- Census, Tippah County, MS Page 711
Benjamin Booker 54 M, Farmer, $1000 Real Estate, $600 Personal Property, Born in KY
Sarah Booker 48 F, Born in TN
William Booker 29 M, Born in KY
Benjamin F. Booker 13 M, Born in MS
Tempy Booker 10 F, Born in MS
James A. Booker 10 M, Born in MS
Albert G. B. Booker 8 M, Born in MS
Dilly Booker 4 F, Born in MS
Owen Carpenter 84 M, $1800 Real Estate, Born in NC 
Carpenter, Owen (I34186)
 
393 1785 -- Tax List, Randolph County, NC
Richard Upton listed 1 white poll in Capt. Garner's District

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 157
Richard Upton
(16+) 3M
5F

1791, Jan 25-- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#327 Jesse Upton and Richard Upton entered 100 acres on McCallums Fork of Richland Creek including Benjamin Atkinson's improvement.

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

1792, Feb 21 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 336
Ordered that Thomas Ritter be appointed overseer of the road that leads by the Widow Muses and have the following hands to work: Wm. Dunn & hands, Saml. Dunn, John Upton, Jesse Upton, Edward Upton, Richd. Upton, Jno. Dannelly, John Atkinson, Thos. Muse, Saml. Elkins, Jacob Stutts, Jno. Ritter, Everet Ritter, Jesse Bean, John Sowell, Jno. Quimby, Jno. McCaskill, Alexr. McCaskill, Jno. Hargrove, Kenneth Murchison, Duncan McIntosh, Martin Martin, Neil McIntosh, Simon Rheubottom and Ezekl. Rheubottom.

1792, Jul 17 -- Land Grant #470, Moore County, NC
Jesse Upton and Richard Upton received 100 acres located on Long Branch of McCallums Fork including Benjamin Atkinson's improvement. Joseph Dunn Junr. and John Atkinson were chain carriers.

1798, Jul 22 -- Land Grant #1442, Moore County, NC
Benjamin Dunn [assignee and heir of Joseph Dunn, Dec'd.] received 50 acres located north of Mill Creek on Little Branch adjoining Joseph Dunn. Ceaser Dunn and Richd. Upton were chain carriers.

1810 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 604
Richard Upton
(26-45) 1M 2F
(10-16) 1M 2F
(0-10) 3M 4F

1812, Oct -- A History of Sandy Creek Baptist Association by George Purefoy, Page 63
William Dowd, Eli Phillips and Richard Upton from McLennon's Creek Church (Moore County) were delegates to the Association meeting at Fall Creek Meeting House in Chatham County, NC.

1815 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
Richd. Upton listed 133 acres valued at $133

1816, May 8 -- Land Grant #2674, Moore County, NC
Sampson D. Smith received 100 acres located south of Richland Creek adjoining his own line and Roberts. Richard Upton and Cornelius Smith were chain carriers.

1818-1823 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
Richard Upton listed 133 acres valued at $200

1828, Mar 4 -- Will Book B Page 58-59, Moore County, NC
Will of Richard Upton, Dec'd. Heirs: wife, son James, son George, son Richard and daughter Dorcus. Executors: son James Upton and Joseph G. Moore. Witness: Noah Richardson. Proven May 1828.

1828 [estimated date] -- Record of Estates Book B Page 152-153,243, Moore County, NC
Estate of Richard Upton, Dec'd. by Administrators Joseph Moore and Jas. Upton. Notes due on the following: Elizabeth McIver, John Richardson, Micajah Thomas, Isham Sewell, Calvin Cox and John Brooks. Items purchased by the following: George Upton, Wm. Harris, John Dowdy, Wm. Morgan, Angus McDonald, Jas. H. Muse, Neill McDonald, Dorcas Upton, Neill McIntosh, George Medling, Daniel McNeill, Jascay Phillips, Tolbert Russell, Wm. Danielly, John Dowd, Asa Muse and Benjn. Medling.

1828, May 20 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 213
The last will and testament of Richard Upton Dec'd. was proven by Noah Richardson. Joseph Moore and James Upton named executors.

1828, Nov 18-Feb 17, 1829 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 241,249
Darcus Upton, widow of Richrd. Upton Dec'd. entered her dissent to the last will and testament.

1829, May 19 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 265
Dorcase Upton v. Joseph Moore and James Upton, Executors. James Upton guardian of Richard Upton, infant minor of Richard Upton Dec'd.

1829, Nov 18 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 288
Ordered that the following lay off 45 acres on McCallums Fork for Darcus Upton, widow of Richard Upton, Dec'd.: Joseph G. Moore, Neill McIntosh, John H. Freeman, Harbart Cole, Corn. Dowd, William Caddell, Isaac Smith, John Phillips, Demsy Sowell, Isham Sowell, Leazer Sowell and Quimby Sowell. 
Upton, Richard (I42372)
 
394 1785, Apr 10 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#72 Leonard Furr entered 50 acres located on Buffalow Creek adjoining Richard Bean and including his own improvement.

1785, Aug [undated estimate] -- Estate, Moore County, NC Will Book A, Page 339
Inventory of the Estate of Frances Tedwell, Dec'd. by Administrator Jeane Tedwell. Items purchased by the following: Jeane Tedwell, Richd. Bean, Saml. Tedwell, Averett Smith and Richardson Feagan.

1785, Nov -- Marriage Licenses, Will Book A Page 382, Moore County, NC
Jesse Been and Cloey Ritter were granted a marriage license. Richd. Been was the surety.

1785, Nov 24 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 73
Ordered that Richd. Bean be appointed constable in John Cox's District.

1786, Apr 4 -- Land Grant #117, Moore County, NC
Leonard Furr received 50 acres located on Buffalo Creek adjoining Richard Bean and including his own improvement. John Viner(?) and Stephen Richardson were chain carriers.

1786, Nov 2 -- Land Grant #95, Moore County, NC
Solomon Barrett received 100 acres adjoining Michael Hill and the land William Smith formerly owned. Thomas Graham and Richard Bean were chain carriers.

1788, Sep 10 -- Land Grant #244, Moore County, NC
Solomon Barrett received 15 acres located on McLendons Creek adjoining Robert Graham, Patience Barrett and including his own improvement. Elijah Been and Richard Been were chain carriers.

1790, Aug 19 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 281
Deed from Richard and Mary Bean to John Spivey was acknowledged

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 152
Richard Bean
(16+) 1M
(0-16) 2M
5F

1791, Oct 6 -- Land Grant #401, Moore County, NC
John Spivey received 60 acres located on Buffalo Creek adjoining Richard Bean and including his own house and spring. Leonard Furr and Jacob Stuts were chain carriers.
 
Bean, Richard (I49456)
 
395 1785, Apr 13 -- Land Grant #360, Montgomery County, NC
Temple Carpenter received 100 acres located on Cabin Creek adjoining his own line. Jonathan Carpenter and William Gibson were chain carriers.

1800 -- Tax List, Franklin County, GA
Temple Carpenter listed [no acreage or location given in]

1804 -- Colonel William Wofford Survey on Georgia Frontier Settlers, Records of the Cherokee Indian Agency 1801-1835, Correspondence, 1804, Pages 311-313.
Updated Report made to Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs, agent to the Cherokee Indians, southwest Point, regarding the number and condition of the Settlers living in and near the "Wofford Settlement", on the Frontier of Georgia and the Cherokee Nation of Indians - lying between the Currahee Mountain and the headwaters of the Oconee River. Original 1798 Settlers in the Nathan Smith settlement who were left outside of Colonel Hawkins line: Nathan Smith, James Minyard, Michael Oliver [removed by 1804] Stephen Smith [removed by 1804] Nicholas Smith [removed by 1804], Owen Carpenter, Jack Parker [removed by 1804], Thomas Warren, Joseph Halcom [removed by 1804], Charles Warren [removed by 1804], William Thornton [removed by 1804], Johnson McKinney [removed by 1804] and Lewis Dickenson. New Settlers by 1804 in Nathan Smith Settlement: Isham Smith, John Smith, Adam Sheffield, James Keys, Joseph Shelton, Samuel Spencer, William Spencer, Richard Jacks, John Huitt, Jacob Hollingsworth, Moses Alred, James Brown, Temple Carpenter, John Warren, James Hamilton, Nimrod House, James Alred, Thomas Bullen, William Newton, Snow, Asa Walker, Morgan Guest, William Smith, Averitt Smith, George Morgan and Reuben Warren. Editor's Note: Numerous Moore County families joined Nathan Smith and family in migrating to GA. Many continued to MS from there.]

1820 -- Census, Lawrence County, MS Page 62
Temple Carpenter
(45+) 2M
(26-45) 1M 1F
(16-18) 1M
(10-16) 1M
(0-10) 2F

1827, Aug 20 -- BLM General Land Office Document #2838, Copiah County, MS
Temple Carpenter (of Copiah County) received 79.94 acres from Jackson Land Office located in east half of southeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 10, Range 8.

1830 -- Census, Copiah County, MS Page 124-B
Temple Carpenter
(50-60) 1M
(40-50) 1F
(20-30) 1M
(15-20) 1F
(10-15) 1F

1839, May 15 -- Will Book B Page 116-118, Copiah County, MS
Will of Temple Carpenter Dec'd. Heirs: wife Hannah Newton and their 11 children [Solomon Carpenter, John Carpenter, William Carpenter, Martin Carpenter, Mary Carpenter (wife of Everett Smith), Owen Carpenter, Elizabeth Carpenter (wife of Tyre O'Neal), Margaret Carpenter (wife of Thomas Pate), Matthew Carpenter and Amanda Carpenter (wife of Bartly James). Four children have died (Solomon Carpenter, Owen Carpenter, Elizabeth O'Neal and Amanda James). Carpenter died in possession of 320 acres located in Copiah County, MS and 3 slaves (Rhoda age 38, Cate age 30 and Milly age 12. Executor: wife Hannah Carpenter. Witnesses: Ransom M. Graves, Robert Weeks and Felix L. Ryan. Proven 22 Oct 1839.  
Carpenter, Temple (I20864)
 
396 1785, Apr 22 -- Land Grant #70, Moore County, NC
John Phillips received 150 acres located north of Deep River including his own improvement. Shedrick Elkins and Burrell Phillips were chain carriers.
 
Elkins, Shedrick (I49680)
 
397 1785, Aug 20 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#84 George Graham entered 100 acres east of McLendons Creek including Cox's cabin.

1789, May 19 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 231
John Cox to George Graham proven by Neil McLeod

1791, Jan 7 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#294 George Graham entered 50 acres adjoining Murdock Martin, John Cox and his own line.

1791, May 12 -- Land Grant #372, Moore County, NC
George Graham received 19.5 acres located east of McLendons Creek adjoining Cox and Murdock Martin. Thomas Grahams and Augustin Lanceford were chain carriers.

1795, Nov 17 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 538
Deed from Robert Graham to Thomas Graham proven by Geo. Graham

1800 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 58
George Grahams
(26-45) 1M 1F
(10-16) 1M
(0-10) 3M 1F

1810 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 613
Geo. Graham
(45+) 1M
(26-45) 1F
(16-25) 1M
(10-16) 3F
(0-10) 1M 2F

1815 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
George Graham listed 150 acres valued at $150, 150 acres valued at $150, 100 acres valued at $100 and 80 acres valued at $80

1818-1823 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
George Graham listed 670 acres valued at $900

1820 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 315
George Graham
(45+) 1M 1F
(16-26) 2M 1F
(16-18) 1M
(10-16) 1F

1822, Feb 12 -- Deed Book 4 Page 550-551, Moore County, NC
George Graham deeded John Graham 50 acres located on McLendons Creek and Oat Patch Branch adjoining Martin's Mill Pond. M. McCrummen was a witness.

1824, Aug 19 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 51
Eleazor Birckhead, James Dowd, Jesse Sanders appointed to settle with Wm. Barrett Administrator of Estate of George Graham, Dec'd.

1824, Nov 16 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 59
The committees appointed to settle with the following returned their reports: William Barrett as administrator of George Graham Dec'd.

1834 -- Deed Book 27 Page 573-577, Moore County, NC
Norman McDonald, Sheriff deeded Elizabeth Fry (via her agent James Fry) pursuant to a judgment against Robert Graham [1] 64 located on south of McLendons Creek on Betty's Branch [2] 1/6 of the undivided 150 acres deeded from Alexander McIntosh to George Graham located south of McLendons Creek including Tantrough corner adjoining Robert Graham, George Graham, Bryant and McIntosh [3] 1/6 of an undivided 50 acres deeded by George Graham to John Graham located north of McLendons Creek including Martin's Mill. A.H. McNeill was a witness. 
Graham, George (I28848)
 
398 1785, Dec 22 -- Land Grant #140, Moore County, NC
Nathaniel Norwood received 100 acres located on Killets Creek adjoining Peter Salter, Jas. Muse and including his own improvement. Jas. Muse and Geo. Fry were chain carriers.

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 155
George Fry
(16+) 1M
(0-16) 2M
8F

1795, May 20 -- 1784-1795 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 520
Ordered that Joseph Fry be appointed overseer of the road above Munroe's which leads by the courthouse to the Wolf Pit and have the following hands: Shadrack Rogers, James Smith, George Fry, Nathan Fry, Daniel Caddell, Daniel McSween, John Bethune, James Fry, Alexr. McLeod and George Jackson's hands.

1800 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 52
George Fry
(45+) 1M 1F
(16-25) 1M 1F
(10-16) 1F
(0-10) 2M 1F
(0-10) 3M

1810 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 602
George Fry
(45+) 1M 1F
(26-45) 2F
(16-26) 2M 1F

1815 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
George Fry Ser. listed 200 acres valued at $230

1818-1823 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
George Fry listed 200 acres valued at $230

1820 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 315
George Fry
(45+) 1M 1F
(26-45) 1F
(10-16) 1M
(0-10) 2M  
Fry, George (I42884)
 
399 1785, Dec 6 -- Petition, Nov 1785-Dec 1785 General Assembly Session Records, Box 1 Folder 7
Only the petition was included. No details but speculation is that it was a petition to erect a courthouse in the center of Randolph County, NC. Signers: [selected signers from Randolph County page 1 and 3] William Reader, John Graves, Evachel Hancock, John Lawley, Elisha Lawley, Uriah Wright and Nathanl. Tucker. The names listed on the second page are largely from Moore County and are listed in their entirety: Isaac Dun, William Dunn, William Smith, Bartholomew Dunn, John McAulay, Alexander Morrison, George Grimes, Bartholomew Dunn Junr., Normand McLeod, Nicolas Newton Senr., Allan Morison, Malcom McLeod, John Kees, George Ceagle [Cagle], Thomas Kees, Nathanyel Melton, William Kees, Richard Dunn Junr., Moses Keys, William Keys, Benja. Simmons, Jesse Brown, Vincent Davis, Averit Smith, William Maness, James Maness, John Shuffield Junr., David Davison, Ambrose Maness, Joseph Cockman, Wm. Smith Senr., Wm. Smith Junr., John Smith, Samuel Tidwell, John Cagle, Jacob Stutts Jur., Isom Smith, George Cagil, Thoms. Minyard, David Cagel, Nicolas Wallis, Stephen Richardson, Normand McLean, John Allin, Adam Shuffield, John Caringer, John Shuffield Senr., Isom Shuffield, Shadrack Manes, Meshach Manes, Hezekiah Dunn, James Munyard, Henry Cagle, Jacob Caringer, William Dunn, Nathan Smith, Jacob Stutts Senr., Richard Dunn Sen., John Morison, Murdoch McLeod, Hector McLean, James Bowdon, Travis Bowdon, Windsor Pearce, John Pearce, Gideon Meakins, John Caneday, Willm. Searcy, John Reade, Charles Stewart, Micaj. Hendry, John Garner, Edward Moore, Rolley Spinks, Alexd. Kanedy, David Kanedy, James Garner, Joseph Carr, Robt. Carr, John Spivey, James Mallett [?], Christopher Yow, John Spinks, Wm. Reade, Jessy Pitts, George Carringer Junr., John London [?], George Caringer Sen., Wm. Harris, Charles Grey, David Andres, John Powers, Adam Andres, Wm. Williams, Richd. Bird, James Deaton, Wm. Bird, Isaac Deaton [?], John Cagle and Elias Allred. [Editor's Note: While we can't be certain that these are in fact signers of the Randolph County petition we have been unable to locate a similar one for Moore County during the same time frame. Some of these names appear to be actual signatures while others are clearly written by the same person as other names around them. The Randolph County petition suffered from similar challenges including some signers that would be under 21 years old. Regardless, this is quite a list of northern Moore County residents during the late 1780's.]

1798, Feb 1 -- Colonel William Wofford Survey on Georgia Frontier Settlers, Records of the Cherokee Indian Agency 1801-1835, Correspondence, 1804, Pages 311-313.
Report made to Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs, agent to the Cherokee Indians, Southwest Point, regarding the number and condition of the Settlers living in and near the "Wofford Settlement", on the Frontier of Georgia and the Cherokee Nation of Indians - lying between the Currahee Mountain and the headwaters of the Oconee River. Original Settlers in the Nathan Smith settlement who were left outside of Colonel Hawkins line: Nathan Smith, James Minyard, Michael Oliver, Stephen Smith, Nicholas Smith, Owen Carpenter, Jack Parker, Thomas Warren, Joseph Halcom, Charles Warren, William Thornton, Johnson McKinney and Lewis Dickenson. [Editor's Note: Numerous Moore County families joined Nathan Smith and family in migrating to GA. Many continued to MS from there.]

1798, Sep 13 -- Petition to Georgia Governor James Jackson
The following residents of Jackson and Franklin County, GA petitioned the Governor to adjust the land boundaries to allow them to remain on their settlements: Philip Thomas, John Thomas, Wm. Thomas, Philip Thomas Jr., Abednego Downing, Geo. Waters, Levi Taylor, James Huit, Solomon Huitt, Wm. Alexander Tansey, Jesse Austin, Tho. Barnard, Lucas LeCroy, Thomas Lean, Equila McKrakin, James McKrakin, [Mr.] Holcom, Geo. Hopper, Wm. Weatherspoons, Hugh Hartgrove, Nathaniel Wofford, Richard Burkes, Benjamin Wofford, Richard Lay, Nicholas Smith, Nathan Smith, Oen Carpenter, James Minnerd, Nicholas Nuton, Stephen Smith, (illegible signature), Lewes Dickeson, Joseph Halcom, Jno. Parker, John Ratley, Thomas Warren, Robert Shipley, John Shipley, Nathaniel Shipley, William Little, Joseph Dunnegame, Ande Dunnegane, E. Dunnegame, Moses Terell and Jno. Little. [Editor's Note: Numerous Moore County families joined Nathan Smith and family in migrating to GA. Many continued to MS from there.]

1800 -- Tax List, Franklin County, GA
James Mainard listed 100 acres on on Hudson River

1801 -- Tax List, Franklin County, GA
Jas. Minard listed 100 acres on on Hudson River

1802 -- Tax List, Franklin County, GA
James Minyard listed 90 acres on Mountain Creek

1802, Jun 29 -- Petition to Georgia Governor Josiah Tattnall
The petitioners are not identified as being from any particular county in Georgia, but they inform the Governor that they have sent a petition to the President Thomas Jefferson requesting that he appoint Colonels Carnes, Easley, Harris and Captain James Blair as commissioners for treating with the Cherokee Indians. The petitioners are specifically interested in obtaining a tract of land five miles wide between the Tugaloo and Apalachee Rivers and ask that the Governor support their petition. Signers of the petition include: Benjn. Wofford, Phil. Burford, Nathaniel Wofford, Thos. Warren, David Mbreckia(?), Owen Carpenter, John Tucker, William Temsey, Richard Barks, Thomas Case, Jephthat Yarbrough, Samuel McKinney, Isaac Hollensworth, John Parker, Nickels Smith, Stephen Smith, Nathan Hearn, Charles Crawford, Jacob Odom, James McCrackin, Joseph Dickinson, Vincent Alexander, John Helton, Gideon Yarbiner, William Helton, Garland Lane, Hezekiah Stephens, Nathan Smith, Benjn. W. Burford, Nathaniel Williams, George Hopper, Matthew Alexander, James Henson, Edwd. Tatum, Wm. Helton, Saml. Hollingsworth, Thomas Warren, John Shuffeald, John Warren, John Blann, Joseph McCrackin, Saml. Jones, Reuben Warren, John Brown, Micajah Clark(?), D. Glenn, Augustine Brown Jr., Isaac Brown, Wm. Washington Wofford, James Martin, Robert Brown, Chism May, James Maxwell, Philemon Martin, John Martin, Wm. Varnell, Thos. Duke, Jesse Tatum, James Mainyard, Charles Wells, Augustine Brown, William Weatherspoones, Charles Holt, Morgan Gust, John Kech, John Presnell, Bradock McDonald, Jas. Denman, Aql. McCracken, William Deal, Isaac Hollingsworth, Joseph Shelton, James Stigler, John McDavid, David Spradling, George Feree/Pearce(?), Jacob Hollingsworth, Lewis Jones, William Bright, David Clark, Hugh Hartgrove, Levin Dixon, Daniel Parker, John Sharon, Jos. Sharon, Moses Parker, Garret Watts, Solomon Huitt, Jes Scarborough, Jno. Little, Lewis Phebus, Peter Bogus, James Huett, Samuel Letle, Thos, Wafer(?), Benjamin Lewis, Joseph Wilson, Joseph Dunnagae, Ezekiel Dunnagan, Anday Dunnagan and Isaiah Dunnagan. Located in the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries, Telamon Cuyler, box 45, folder 13, document 01

1804 -- Colonel William Wofford Survey on Georgia Frontier Settlers, Records of the Cherokee Indian Agency 1801-1835, Correspondence, 1804, Pages 311-313.
Updated Report made to Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs, agent to the Cherokee Indians, southwest Point, regarding the number and condition of the Settlers living in and near the "Wofford Settlement", on the Frontier of Georgia and the Cherokee Nation of Indians - lying between the Currahee Mountain and the headwaters of the Oconee River. Original 1798 Settlers in the Nathan Smith settlement who were left outside of Colonel Hawkins line: Nathan Smith, James Minyard, Michael Oliver [removed by 1804] Stephen Smith [removed by 1804] Nicholas Smith [removed by 1804], Owen Carpenter, Jack Parker [removed by 1804], Thomas Warren, Joseph Halcom [removed by 1804], Charles Warren [removed by 1804], William Thornton [removed by 1804], Johnson McKinney [removed by 1804] and Lewis Dickenson. New Settlers by 1804 in Nathan Smith Settlement: Isham Smith, John Smith, Adam Sheffield, James Keys, Joseph Shelton, Samuel Spencer, William Spencer, Richard Jacks, John Huitt, Jacob Hollingsworth, Moses Alred, James Brown, Temple Carpenter, John Warren, James Hamilton, Nimrod House, James Alred, Thomas Bullen, William Newton, Snow, Asa Walker, Morgan Guest, William Smith, Averitt Smith, George Morgan and Reuben Warren.

1805 -- Tax List, Franklin County, GA
Capt. Henry's District: James Minyard listed 100 acres on Hudson River

1810 -- Tax List, Franklin County, GA
Capt. Wofford's District: James Minard listed 100 acres on Mountain Creek.

1813 -- Tax List, Franklin County, GA
Jas. Maynard listed as defaulted

1813 -- Tax List, Marion County, MS
James Henyard [Minyard?] listed

1814 -- Tax List, Lawrence County, MS
James Minyard listed

1820 -- Census, Lawrence County, MS page 72
James Mineyard
(45+) 1M
(26-45) 1F
(16-25) 1M
(16-18) 1M
(10-16) 2M 2F 
Minyard, James (I6984)
 
400 1785, Feb 22 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 17
Ordered that Isaac Harden be appointed overseer of the road from Chatham County to the fork in the road and have the following hands to work: Robert Davis, Hezekiah Johnston, Benjn. Seal, Amos Cheek, Jams. Cheek, Chas. Shiran, Burwell Phillips, Mark Phillips, Lewis Phillips, John Rogers, Enoch Rogers, Joell Phillips, John Cheek, William Handcock, Levy Askins, Jams. Collins, Wm. Malone, John Blacnhett, William Poe and Moses Myrick.

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

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

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

1792, Oct 12 -- Land Grant #415, Moore County, NC
Robert Davis received 200 acres located on Deep River adjoining Charles Shearing, Robert Cheek and his own line. James Cheek and Amos Cheek were chain carriers.

1807,Dec 17 -- Notice, Weekly Raleigh Register [Raleigh, NC] Newspaper
Will be sold at the courthouse in Moore County, on the 23rd of Feb next, so much of a tract of land supposed to contain 43 acres, as will be sufficient to pay the taxes due thereon, (and the expenses) for the year 1806; which land is supposed to be the property of Amos Cheek, lying on Tyson Creek, joining the [Chatham] County line and the lands of Archibald McBryde and others. John McIver, Shff.

To be sold at the courthouse in Chatham County, on the 20th of Feb next, so much of a tract of land supposed to be the property of Amos Cheek as will be sufficient to pay the taxes due thereon, (and the expenses) for the year 1806; which land lies on Tyson Creek, joining the [Moore] County line and the lands of Archibald McBryde and others. Geo. Gee, Shff.

1808, Oct 6-20 -- Notice, The Raleigh Minerva [Raleigh, NC] Newspaper
Chatham County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Aug 1808. Archibald McBride v. Amoss Cheek. This petition is filed for a partition of a tract of land lying in Chatham County; and it is ordered by the court that as Amoss Cheek, who is entitled to a part of the tract of land, is an inhabitant of another state, publication shall be made for three weeks for the defendant Amoss Cheek to appear at the next court on the second Monday of November next and answer, demur, or plead to said petition, otherwise it will be taken pro confesso against him and hear Exparte. Thos. Ragland C.C.

1808, Nov 5 -- Deed Book S Page 127-129, Chatham County, NC
Andrew White and wife Mary and Adam White and wife Sarah, and Robert Davis and wife Nancy (all of Moore County) deeded Archibald McBryde (of Moore County) their interest [being 3/6 of a 1/8 share of 241 acres] located on Tysons Creek and Moore County line being the interest that belonged to Amos Cheek, Dec'd. Jno. Ramsey and D. Murchison were witnesses.

1811, Mar 21 -- Notice, The Raleigh Minerva [Raleigh, NC] Newspaper
One of the representatives of Phillip Cheek, Dec'd, by his first wife by the name of Susannah Cheek, who was carried off by her mother when a small girl to South Carolina, will find it to her interest to apply to the subscriber, who has in his hands property to which the said Susannah is entitled by the death of her father. Also Amos Cheek, one of the representatives of Robert Cheek, will do well to apply for his interest in the estate of his father. Proper application to the Subscriber on Deep River, Moor County, North Carolina will be attended to. Andrew White

[undated] -- Will Book A Page 332, Moore County, NC
Estate of Amos Cheek Dec'd. Only item in estate listed was "Part of Robert Cheek estate in the hands of the administration". [Editor's Note: No date given on actual Inventory but the inventory appeared on same page as an inventory filed in May 1811.]


 
Cheek, Amos (I39684)
 

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