Bertie COUNTY NC BIOS - John Harrell Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Pete Austin pete.austin@worldnet.att.net http://www.usgwarchives.net/nc/bertie.htm JOHN HARRELL Here are the first four generations on the John Harrell Sr family who lived in Southwest Bertie County in late 1600’s. Many local persons married into this Harrell clan; Tyler, Bryan, Ruffin, Peele, Bazemore, Parker, Averitt, Cox, Acre, etc. John Harrell Sr, b. 1650, England. John Harrell came to America and moved from Nansemond County Virginia into North Carolina and purchased land in Tyrrell County in 1715. His 150 acres were located on the south side of Albemarle Sound. He later settled in Bertie County on the north side of the Roanoke River in August 1728. Here he purchased 630 acres from Henry Baker. John's sons Joseph and Abraham Harrell were listed as a witness. John's ten sons lived at one time or another in he Bertie and most of them purchased property in the Woodville- Kelford-Roxobel communities as found in deeds recorded in the area. Some of the deeds in this area named James Smith and Timothy Ryall (Rawls). My family tree shows that the Smith and Rawls were my ancestors who lived around Woodville NC (Hotel) during this time. No connection known at this time. I own a copy of a map of southeastern Bertie County that identifies five Harrell families living in that that part of the county in 1863. There were other Harrells living near-by at one time or another but they had probably sold out or they had not established a large enough track of land to be shown on this map as a large landowner of 100 acres to be called a plantation. Anothony "Tony" Roane Dees a descendant of Francis Harrell who sent me on 07-20-2000 information on his ancestors starting with the Francis Harrell's family and how they connected with the John Tyler Family east of Roxobel. His descendants included U S Solicitor Earnest Tyler's family that lived in the Teaster Shack area about two miles east of Roxobel NC. Tony's grandmother Hattie Harrell Roane Shoulars lived next door on Main Street in Kelford to my parents. My brother Irving Douglas Austin married into this Harrell family with his marriage to Hazel Roane Bland the grand daughter of Hattie Harrell as named above. His children Carol and Larry are double 7th Great grand children with direct relation to both Francis Harrell and his brother Edward Harrell. Hattie Harrell's brother William Powell Harrell lived on West Church Street in Kelford and had only one daughter Elizabeth Griffin Harrell that married my 2nd cousin Thomas Russell Bazemore. Their son Tommy Jr is a triple cousin of mine by direct linkage making him my 3rd cousin by way of Moore Rawls through his grandmother family side. Additional kin is through Abisha Bazemore making us 4th cousin. John Bazemore connection makes us 6th cousin. All this info is given with his family data. Tommy Jr is a descendent of both Francis Harrell and Edward Harrell by way of the father John Harrell Sr the immigrant. Edward Harrell is a direct line. The family line of Francis Harrell goes back to the Cotton Perry Tyler Family. Credit is given to Roger H Harrell the editor of The Harrell Web Site < wwwHarrellfamilies.com > for the excellent research and documentation of many Harrells found in this report especially for the first four-generation about John Harrell Sr and his reported ten sons that immigrated to Bertie Co NC. This family name was sometimes recorded as Howl, Harwell, Harold and Harrell in early documents. The problem with names in early America was that the Court Clerk often spelled it according to how it sounded to him at the time. Many of the immigrants could not read or write so they had little input or say as to the proper spelling of their name. It is known that there were at least ten sons of John Harrell Sr who moved and settled in Bertie Co NC. They first purchased land in Woodville and southwest Bertie County area. The town of Woodville was originally called Hotel. Here the Harrell family settled in a section along Flagg Run Road that went south from Woodville and ended about one-mile away at the Roanoke River. A water front wharf was once located there that was just across the river from Buzzard Point in Halifax County. Here naval supplies, cotton were shipped to England and supplies were received for the Town of Woodville. Flagg Run or Wharf Road intersected with the road that went from Woodville to Windsor. The Windsor Road was later named Jack Branch Road. Also Col Needham Bryan was identified, as owing property adjoining the Harrell's land located in the area and married as his second wife a Harrell. Col Bryan owned Snowfield Plantation that was situated southwest of Hotel near the edge of Woodville on the road to Indian Woods. My relatives married into the Col Bryan family. Many of this Harrell clan settled in and around Kelford. Hiriam Powell Harrell gravesite is about one-mile west of town out on Black Jack Road towards the Roanoke River, which is only a mile away. He is buried there with his first wife Elizabeth Sutton Tyler a descendant of Perry Cotton Tyler of Roxobel NC. His descendants included Federal Court Solicitor Ernest Tyler the father of Jack Tyler that played a big part in restoring Hope Plantation and the King- Bazemore House in Bertie Co. One of the old farmhouses still stands on the Harrell farm property a few hundred yards south of the ACL Railroad overpass. Perry Tyler Roane Sr later converted this building into a clubhouse the son of Hattie Harrell Roane Shoulars. Perry kept his bird dogs out back here in a pen. Both Perry and his son P.T. Jr helped to restore the building. The walls inside the house were wall papered with menus from famous restaurants from around the world like New Orleans, Chicago, New York, Paris, London, etc. It was fun to review the bill of fare and see the wonderful meals you could have if you were in these places today. However the main course cuisine at this clubhouse was usually open pit cooked bar-b-que chicken or frying pan crisp dark browned corned herring. Two additional Harrell cemeteries are located on the east side of the town of Kelford in the Harrell Siding Section. Many Harrell lived in this farming community. One is located at the ACL Railroad seventy-two mile marker in the middle of a field off to the right at the intersection of state road #1204 and #1208 where it crosses over the former ACL tracks. Near the tree line at the back of the field that runs parallel to Wattom Swamp was a small log cabin that was occupied at one time by Uncle "Bud" and Aunt "Bet" Harrell according to Lewis Warren Harrell who stated he visited the place in the 1930's with his father Colon Harrell. Across SR #1208 that runs from Roxobel to Rhodes Place Crossroad, on the left and to the east of the cemetery, was the home of Roland Parker who married Annie Harrell the daughter of Thomas Perry "Boss" Harrell. "Boss" and was the son of Joseph John Harrell the son of Marmaduke Harrell that married Permella Viers. He in turn was the son of Christopher Harrell. Warren Harrell said this was at one time the location of the birthplace of his grandfather Council Harrell and that his father Colon logged the land nearby and shipped the logs by rail from seventy-six mile marker that was located at the road crossing over SR 1208. The name 72 was gained from the marker placed there by the ACL Rail Road to register the total miles from the rails starting point in Portsmouth VA. A short distance from Roland's home was an older farmhouse building that was later converted into a clubhouse. This could have been the former residence of the Council Harrell Family. At this time I have not been able to connect Council Harrell with Francis or Joshia Harrell who were two of the ten sons of John Harrell Sr from Nansemond Co Virginia that immigrated and settled in this same area. Warren Harrell the grandson of Council Harrell thought his great grand father was Benjamin Harrell. There is only a slight possibility that Marmaduke Harrell that married Martha Ann Baker and the Marmaduke Harrell who married Permella Viers could have been the same person. At this time the unknown Harrell, the reported father of Marmaduke Harrell, married Elizabeth Acree. The date of birth dates given for both of these Marmaduke with closely similar and the death records that are given within the same range. However the wives and children are different. Maybe Marmaduke married twice and had two sets of children. All of the children of each of these Marmaduke Harrells lived in the same general location and owned property in the same area. Additional research needed to find if Marmaduke was the same person to help clear the records. Council Harrell who married Louise "Lou" Hedgespeth is buried in the Harrell graveyard there near the 72 siding property. "Miss Lou" his wife later lived at the corner of Harrell and Middle Street on the "Hill" in Kelford. There were other Harrell in the area. Her next-door neighbor was Stella Harrell who married Dick Tyler. Down at the end of the grove on the west side was Richard "Dick" Harrell Family. His son Wilson "Shimmy" Harrell married Captola Wynn and then lived at end of Middle Street. "Monach" Harrell live at corner of Railroad and Harrell Street. Judd Harrell Parker the wife of Peter Parker lived on Railroad Street. On Norfleet Ave just over the SAL Rails heading west was the home of Lewis and Pauline Harrell Carter the daughter of Council Harrell. This home was destroyed by fire in the 1930's. Next door the home of Colon Harrell the son of Council Harrell and Lou. Also buried there in the Harrell cemetery at 72 siding is a Mr Alexander who had owned the property across from Norfleet Ave where it intersected with South Main Street. Later Bertha Harrell the widow of Wiley Carter moved here after she left the Carter Plantation that was near the Cotton Place. Question arises as to the connection between Mr Alexander and the Harrell Family. Vauda Leigh Hoggard Parker a second cousin once removed gave me the answer. Mr Alexander was the first husband of Minnie Louise Harrell that married 2nd a cousin of mine, Wheeler Bryant from Roxobel. Alexander owned and built the Alexander house where Bertha Harrell Carter lived after her husband Wiley Lewis Carter died. Another Harrell gravesite is located on SR 1203 (Harrell Siding Road) about one-half mile east from Kelford to the right just off on SR #1204 (Moore Road). Buried there are Hardy Harrell and wife Mary, Spurgeon Harrell, Mable Harrell, Grand Daughter Annie Howard and son-in-law Marcus A Howell. Of interest is the number of this Harrell family members who married many of my known relatives throughout the years as listed below. Mary Harrell from Lewiston Married a Mr Averit (Averitt). Exum Peele my 4th Great Uncle married Rhody Harrell. Louise Judith Peele a cousin M. John D Harrell. Irving "Bro" Austin my brother married Hazel Roane Bland a direct descendant of John Harrell Sr. Russell Bazemore a 2nd cousin married Elizabeth "E" Harrell a direct descendant of Francis Harrell the son of John Sr the immigrant. Martha Peele, a cousin married William Acree who was a William Harrell descendant. Evelyn Peele, a cousin married George G Harrell. Joseph A Taylor 3rd great grandson of John Harrell m Martha Mattilda Cox was my 2nd cousin thrice removed. Charlotte Harrell the 3rd Great Grand Daughter of John Harrell Sr m. Richard E S Cox, my 1st cousin fourth removed. Laura Acree the 5th Great Grand Daughter of John Harrell Sr married my cousin William Edmund Peele. Vauda Leigh Hoggard 2nd cousin once removed married Troy Lee Parker Sr the son of Annie Harrell a direct descendant of John Harrell Sr the immigrant. I. Edward Harrell. Edward Harrell married Margaret Brumwell on April 20, 1707 in Middlesex, Virginia. If he married in 1707, then he was probably born before 1686. He was referred to as Edward of Nansemond County, and was probably one of the original Harrell Brothers from that area of Virginia. On December 20, 1729, Edward Harrell of Nansemond County bought 350 acres from William Eason on the southeast side of Unerry [?] Swamp. The property was adjacent to Owen Daniels, James Smith, William Eason, Joseph Harrell, and Mr Parker. It was part of a patent granted to William Eason on Aug. 4, 1723, and of another patent granted Eason on May 1, 1721, and part of a deed of sale of James Parker dated July 12, 1722. The witnesses were John Harrell, John Harrell (probably John Jr./Sr. and Jr.) and Grace Harrell (John Jr./Sr.’s wife). This property was just above the Roanoke River, in the same area as Joseph, Abraham, and John Harrell. Edward was still in Bertie County six years later, when on May 12, 1735, John Harrell, Joseph Harrill and Edward Harrill all witnessed a deed for a neighbor on the north side of the Roanoke River This was a common occurrence, which further suggests these probable brothers lived in and as a community. During the following 15 years, Edward accumulated considerable land holdings. For instance, on December 24, 1737, Edward Harrell bought himself a Christmas present of 260 acres from James Brown. They were “in the fork between the South and Middle Branch of the Cashy at the neck where the two branches meet.” The land was adjacent to Thomas Mann, and the witnesses on the deed were, John Harrell, Francis Parker. In addition, on March 5, 1749, Edward bought 190 acres more from the Earl of Granville for 3 shillings. This land was on the northeast side of the Cashy Swamp; adjacent to George Burnette the low cost of the land carried the usual conditions for settling the land and increasing the tax base in the area. For instance, Edward was required to “… cultivate at rate of 3 acres for every 100 a…. within 21 years. Clear and cultivate the premises after the rate of 21 a. for every 100 a. … erect a good dwelling house… stock cattle thereon at rate of 5 for every 100 a….” Then on October 6, 1750, Edward bought more land—this purchase was for 330 acres from Samuel Page. The land was also in Cashey Swamp, adjacent to James Blunt, Samuel Page, and Ed. Harrell. The land had been formerly granted to Henry Rodes in 1723. The witnesses were Tom Page and John Harrell. From the Bertie County tax lists we know Edward had sons Henry, Joshua, and Thomas. Additional information about his family was provided in the will he wrote on August 17, 1752. In his will he identified his sons Henry, Jarusha [Joshua], and Thomas; his daughter, Mary Andrews; and his grandchildren, Jesse Harrell and Rebecca Sharpe. Edward’s son, Henry, was an executor along with his son-in-law, Henry Andrews. Considering the names of his grandchildren, it is probably safe to assume he had a daughter who married a Sharpe, but unfortunately, we do not get a clue from the will about the parents of grandson Jesse Harrell. Perhaps these two grandchildren were named in the will because their parent, child of Edward, had died by 1752. Son, Henry, had at least one, perhaps two, sons by the time the will was written. Edward’s will was written on August 12, 1752, and probated in the May Court of 1754 in Bertie County. There are no records of Edward selling or giving title to his lands, so it is a pretty good bet he passed it on to his sons. His children were as follows. Edward Harrell’s Children Edward’s children were born around 1715; their names were as follows: Henry Harrell c 1715, Joshua Harrell born c 1715, Thomas Harrell born c. 1715, Mary Harrell Andrews born c. 1715, _____ Harrell Sharpe born c. 1715 A. Henry Harrell. He married Rachel: Wife Henry Harrell. Henry Harrell wrote his will on February 27, 1773, and it was presented at the February Court of 1777. In it he identified his sons, Reuben, Benjamin, Henry, Whitmell, John Wimberley Harrell, and sons, David, Joseph, and Edward; daughter, Pharaby Pulle, and daughters, Rachel, Barbara, and Elizabeth; and his wife Rachel. His wife, Rachel, and sons, Reuben and Benjamin were the executors, and Jacob Harrell was among the witnesses. [75] Henry and Rachel Harrell's Children Estimates birth years are as follows: Reuben Harrell born c. 1750, Benjamin Harrell born c. 1750, Henry Harrell born c. 1750, Whitmell Harrell born c. 1750, John Wimberly Harrell born c. 1750, David Harrell born c. 1755, Joseph Harrell born c. 1755, Edward Harrell born c. 1755, Pharaby Pulle Harrell born c. 1755, Rachel Harrell born c. 1755, Barbara Harrell born c. 1755, Elizabeth Harrell born c. 1755, Pharaby, She was listed in her father's will as Pharaby Pulle (Peele ?), Reuben Harrell (b. c. 1750; died after 1809) Reuben was mentioned in a deed between his brothers, John and Benjamin, in 1785. It suggests he was at that time still on land he had inherited from his father. He was not located in Bertie or Gates County for the 1787 State census or the 1790 Federal census. Yet on June 30, 1809, Reuben's brother, Benjamin, named him as an executor in his will. Benjamin Harrell (b. c. 1750; died 1809). About two years after his father died, Benjamin Harrell married Jemima Powell in Bertie County on March 23, 1775. On October 13, 1785, Benjamin bought 12 1/2 acres from his brother, John Wimberly it was John's rights to land they inherited from their then deceased brother, Whitmell Harrell. On that same day, October 13, 1785, Benjamin bought 50 acres from his brother, John Wimberly it was also land inherited from their father, Henry, in 1773. Benjamin Harrell wrote his will on June 30, 1809, and it was probated at the November Term of the 1809 Court. In his will he identified his sons, George, Henry and Powell; his daughters, Rachel Harrell, Celia Carney and Winifred Carney; his grandson, Right Harrell; and his mother-in-law, Ann Powell. His wife, Jemima, brother, Reuben, and son, Henry were named as executors in the will. Benjamin's wife, Jemima Powell's will was written on September 19, 1822, and probated in the August Term of 1826. In her will, she named her daughters, Rachel, Winifred, and Celia; and her son, Henry, as executor: the witness was Mary Harrell. Benjamin and Jemima Harrell's Children, George Harrell (b. before 1790) Henry Harrell (b. before 1788) Henry was an executor on his father's will in 1809, so he was more than likely born before 1788. He was also an executor on his mother's will in 1826. Powell Harrell (b. before 1790; died 1837) According to his 1837 will, Powell had two children with his first wife, Celia Willoughby they were Ann P. Harrell and John P. Harrell. In his will, he also identified his second wife; Harriet-Powell Harrell married Harriet Rice in Bertie County on May 3, 1834. He also names two children from his second marriage-they were Mary P. Harrell and Powell A. Harrell. His children were all probably under age when his will was probated at the August Term of the 1837 Court. Around 1843, Powell's second wife, Harriet, H Rice married Absolom Rodgers. The 1850 census indicates Harriet probably had five children by her second marriage. Her youngest son, Powell H. Harrell Jr, from her first marriage was living with her and her new family. Powell H. Harrell was 13 years of age in 1850. Ann P. Harrell John P. Harrell (b. c. 1817) There was a John P. Harrell in Hertford County for the 1850 census he was 33 years old at the time. That indicates he had a birth year of around 1817. Powell Harrell was born before 1790 so would have been over 27 years of age when the Hertford County John P. Harrell was born. This is a very good possibility-John P. Harrell was in the censuses for Hertford County in 1840 and 1850. He was gone by 1860. For more details on Edward's descendant, John P. Harrell and family, see chapter 12 below on "Immigrants to The 4th Generation of Hertford County Harrells." Mary P. Harrell (b. 1835) Powell A. /H. Harrell (born 1837). Powell Jr. was still living with his mother and stepfather, Absolom Rodgers; in Bertie County for the 1850 census-he was 13 years old at the time. Rachel Harrell Winifred Harrell Celia Harrell Henry Harrell Jr. (b. c. 1750) According to the deed of 1785, in which Henry's brother, John Wimberly Harrell, sold land to their brother, Benjamin, Henry was still living in the area at that time. Whitmell Harrell (b. c. 1750-1785). In the deed cited in the previous paragraph, dated October 13, 1785, Whitmell' S brother, John Wimberly, sold 12 1/2 acres to their brother, Benjamin. John was selling his rights to the land of their then deceased brother, Whitmell Harrell. Whitmell died in his mid-thirties and no record of a marriage for him has been found. John Wimberly Harrell (b. c. 1750). On October 13, 1785, John Wimberly Harrell sold 50 acres of the land he inherited. 1. Benjamin Harrell. He married Jemina Powell, (daughter of Mr Powell and Ann: Wife Mr Powell). Married 03-23-1775. 2. Reuben Harrell, b. c1750. 3. Henry Harrell Jr. 4. Whitmell Harrell, b. c1750's. 5. John Winberly Harrell, b. c1750's. 6. David Harrell, b. c1755's. 7. Joseph Harrell, b. c1755's. 8. Edward Harrell, b. c1750's. 9. Pharaby Harrell, b. c1755's. 10. Elizabeth Harrell, b. c1750's. B. Joshia Harrell. C. Thomas Harrell. D. Mary Harrell. She married Mr Andrews. E. Dau Harrell. She married Mr Sharpe. II. Francis Harrell, b. 1680, England. He married Mary: Wife of Francis Harrell. Frances Hall Settled near Teaster Shack north of Roxobel, Bertie Co NC. Data sent to me listed him as a brother of Edward Harrell. His brother's family married into the Cotton Tyler family that was living in the same neighborhood. Francis' daughter Mary b c1735 married a Mr Averit. My (Pete Austin) 6th Great Grandfather was Henry Averitt Sr from Woodville NC. His known children were born in the 1730's. There is no known connection found yet with this Averitt family. This Harrell Family tree starts with John Harrell the father of Francis Harrell Sr. It is clamed that Francis Sr was born in England in 1680, and his father John Harrell was born in England in 1650. The researchers who compiled this tree also states that Francis came from England to Virginia with his father John and his family in 1690, and then Francis moved to Bertie County, North Carolina in 1715. Dates and places are given with specificity, which is encouraging for their accuracy. However this tree does not contain a maiden name for Francis' wife, Mary-we knew her name was Mary from his 1759 will. If the researchers had access to private, family documents that give the above mentioned dates and places of birth for John and his son, Francis, one would think it also would have provide Mary's maiden name. Unfortunately no documentation is provided with the family Tree Francis Harrell was buying land in North Carolina when he was still known as Francis Harrell of Upper Parish of Nansemond Co., Virginia. As early as 1721, we have the following reference: James Fayle of Upper Parish of Nansemond County, Virginia sold 100 acres of land to Francis Harrell of Upper Parish of Nansemond County. The land was northeast of Norwest Branch of Middle Swamp, Chowan County. About ten years later, he was still identified by the Nansemond County distinction. A deed reads, "Francis Harrell of Nansemond County, Virginia to Richard Baker...." Francis sold 50 acres on the east side of Northwest Swamp, adjoining the lands of Richard Parker, in 1731. He also sold to Thomas Baker in 1735. On December 8, 1736, Francis Harrell witnessed a deed along with John Gray and Thomas Harrell, jurat. Pedegrove Salisbury bought land adjacent to William Eason. Beyond buying and selling land in southern Bertie County, the December 8, 1736 deed put Francis physically in Bertie County down around the Cashie and Roanoke Rivers at that time. About ten years later, on November 16, 1747, Francis witnessed a deed for Richard Harrell Sr. of Nansemond County, Virginia. The land was on Cashy Swamp, adjacent to the Roads Plantation at Wattom Swamp. The other witness was John Harrell. As I have indicated elsewhere, there is a good probability that Richard of Nansemond and John Harrell were Francis' brothers-or at least first cousins. The property Francis bought in 1721 was not in southern Bertie County, but Francis may have settled there-his will of March 1759 was recorded in Bertie County. The will includes the following information: his wife's name was Mary; his sons were Jacob, John and Francis; he named his daughter, Mary Averit, and daughters, Sarah Salisbury and Elizabeth Harrell; and his other sons, William and Shadrach, as well his other daughter, Martha Harrell. His wife, and Elias Hodges were executors; and the witnesses were William Turner, William Williams, and James Churchwell. Francis and Mary Harrell's Children. Assuming Francis and Mary Harrell's Children were of age in 1759 when their father's will was written, they would all have been born before 1738. Their family should have included the following children. Jacob Harrell, son of Francis (b. 1716) The family tree that describes Francis and Mary Harrell's son, Jacob, contains the following information about Jacob, his son Jacob, and his grandchildren, Rabey, Cadar, and Polly. The grandchildren were born in Bertie County, North Carolina. Jacob was born in 1716 in Bertie County, and his known descendants were as follows: Jacob Harrell Jr. (b. 1750) Jacob Jr. was born in 1750 in North Carolina, and he married Orpha Rabey. Their children were: Rabey Harrell born on January 10, 1787 in Bertie County, North Carolina, and he married Mary (Polly) Wallace on February 23, 1812 in Sumner County, Tennessee. Rabey died on June 25, 1872 in Kentucky. Polly died on February 15, 1866 also in Kentucky. Cader Harrell was born on January 20, 1790, and he married Polly Garrison before 1818. Cader died on July 2, 1875 in Illinois. Polly had died in the same place on September 27, 1864. Polly Harrell was born on March 4, 1793 in Bertie County, North Carolina, and she married Henry McMurtry around 1814 in Sumner County, Illinois. Polly died on March 9, 1855 in Illinois. Henry died on April 28, 1849 in Illinois. In addition to Jacob (b. c. 1716), Francis and Mary Harrell's family probably included the following children: John Harrell, b. before 1738, Francis Harrell Jr. (b. before 1738), William Harrell b. before 1738, Shadrach Harrell, (b. before 1738), Mary Harrell Averit, (b. before 1738), Sarah Harrell Saulsbury, (b. before 1738), Elizabeth Harrell, (b. before 1738), Martha Harrell, (b. before 1738) Bertie County deed, 1741, Book F, page 318; 1738, Book E, page 498. In the 1741 deed, the names of Christopher and Henry Harrell appeared together for the first time in North Carolina documents. They appeared together, just as they did in 1678, when the two boys came from Bristol, England to work as contact labor in Northampton County, Virginia for 8 and 10 years respectively. If they were the same Christopher and Henry, they would probably have been in the 70s or even 80s when they witnesses the 1741 deed. Indeed, if they were the same Christopher and Henry, then they were probably closely related to Richard who came out of Nansemond County, Virginia. A. John Harrell, b. bef 1738. 1. Amos Harrell, b. 08-12-1750. He married (1) Charity Rutland, 11-08-1774, in Bertie Co NC. He married (2) Elizabeth Sutton, b. 12-25-1763, Perquimans Co NC, d. 07-02-1835. Amos died 11-30- 1805, Bertie Co NC. Elizabeth: Elizabeth Sutton was the great-great granddaughter of George and Ann Marwood Durant. Also her son Henry Andrews' daughter Martha Elizabeth Andrews married Asa Biggs, US Congressman from Martin Co NC on June 26, 1832. Martha Elizabeth was half-niece of Elizabeth "Betsy" Harrell that married Perry Cotton Tyler. B. Jacob Harrell, b. 1716, Bertie Co NC. 1. Jacob Harrell Jr, b. 1750, NC. He married Orpha Rabey. C. Francis Harrell Jr, b. bef 1736. D. William Harrell. E. Shadrack Harrell. F. Mary Harrell. She married Mr Averit. G. Sarah Harrell. She married Mr Salisbury. H. Elizabeth Harrell. I. Martha Harrell. III. Richard Harrell, b. c1673. He married Margaret: Wife of Richard Harrell Sr. Even though there are records of Harrells in Virginia dating back as far as the mid-1620s, the earliest record of a Harrell in North Carolina is found as follows: "At a Court held at ye House of Richard Pope, Pasquotank Precinct, the 3rd. Monday in July 1694.... Edward May Clk. suit Edward Grainger vs. Rich'd Harrold." This Richard was over 21 years of age in 1694, so he would have been born before 1673; he was certainly one of the first Harrells active in North Carolina, if not the first. There were numerous Harrell's lived in the southwest Bertie County community. Many of the Bertie County Harrells family can be found under the umbrella of the John Harrell Sr family tree) The Richard Harrell found in the 1694 document was probably the same Richard Sr. was the person that settled in Perquimans County by 1728. He got a "Right of Assignment" from John Harrell of Upper Parish of Nansemond County, Virginia in 1728, and Richard Harrell Sr. was probably a brother to John of Nansemond, or perhaps his oldest son. Richard's presence was noted in northern Bertie County on November 5, 1736. At that time, John Wynns bought 200 acres from Elizabeth Matthews, which was located on the north side of the Wiccacon Creek, adjacent to Richard Harrell, Thomas Johnson, and William Baker. (This reference suggests Richard owned land in the Hertford area of Bertie County at an early date, but there is no other record of the purchase or sale.) On January 13, 1745, Richard Harrell Sr., a planter from Perquimans County sold 210 acres in Perquimans County to his son-in-law, James Scott. Then on November 16, 1747, Richard Harrell Sr. of Nansemond County bought 190 acres on Cashy "Cashie" Swamp, adjacent to the Roades Plantation at Wattom Swamp. The Cashie Swamp starts near Windsor NC and continues just north of Roxobel NC. Wattom Swamp branches off from the Cashie Swamp at Rhodes' Meadows and continues pass Harrell Siding east of Kelford before it terminates near Teaster Shack about three miles north of Roxobel NC, Bertie Co with witnesses John and Francis Harrell. This land record locates Richard among the other Harrells, just above the Roanoke River in southern Bertie County. When the Cashie Swamp passes Kelford it is about two miles from the Roanoke River. There are three Harrell family graveyards throughout this section of Bertie County that is covered later in my report. According to a March 15, 1755 deed some unrelated people were located "On Cashie Swamp adjacent to Richard Harrell on Popular Branch. This indicates Richard was still settled in the area at that time. He also appeared on the Bertie County tax lists from 1757 through 1761. On November 27, 1761, Richard wrote his will, and it was probated in the April Court of 1762. In the will, he names his sons, Dempsey, James and John; his grandsons Jacob and Jonathon Duke; his daughter, Martha Sheppard; his son, Richard; and his daughters, Zilpha Scott, Elizabeth Spivey, Sarah Hobbs, Ann Felton, Margaret Hill, and Mary Eason. He named his wife, Margaret, and son, John, executors. The witnesses were John Scott, James Scott, and Nicholas Stallings. Richard and Margaret Harrell's Children: Dempsey Harrell and his wife, Susannah, apparently were still living in Perquimans County in 1768. They sold their land in that county, 165 acres, on January 8, 1768. James Harrell the son of Richard was born before 1716. James bought 50 acres in Bertie County in 1741 from his brother, John. This record of James Harrell owning land in Bertie County may have been a token sale to qualify him for voting rights in the county. Starting in 1753, Richard son of John Sr began to sell parts of a 1721 land grant he had received. He sold part to Samuel Andrews on June 5, 1753. It "...being part of a Patent bearing date March 1, 1721..." The land was located in the low grounds of the River adjacent to Marmaduke Norfleet at Upper Black Pond. The Norfleet owned a Plantation is one mile south of Roxobel. A witness was John Harrell. Then on November 30, 1753, Richard Harrell sold 160 acres to John Rutland of Northampton County. It was formerly part of a patent granted to Samuel Andrews. Again, on May 3, 1755, Richard sold 110 acres to James Brown. It too was part of a patent of March 1, 1721. This land was adjacent to Harrell, Marmaduke Norfleet, to a creek Pond at Black Pond on Thorney Branch at Rutland's. The Witnesses were John Harrell Jr., Arthur Brown, and James Brown Junior. In this deed, Richard was selling still more of the land from his original 1721 Patent. The following will for James Harrell may be proof that Richard's son was James Harrells in Bertie County at that time. This will was written on April 2, 1781, and presented at the November Court Term in 1785. It includes the following information: Sons, Arthur, Willis, James and Joel; daughters, Sarah, Elizabeth, Grace and Mary Harrell; grandchildren, Ephraim, Titus and Allen Page (sons of daughter Priscilla); daughter, Grace Purvis; wife, Grace; sons, James and Joel were executors, and William Higgs, Elizabeth Harrell and Mary Harrell were witnesses. James and Grace Harrell's Children. If the above will was that of Richard's son, James, then Richard's grandchildren included the following. The estimates for their ages assume they were of age when their father's will was written in 1781. Arthur Harrell (b. before 1760) There is a will for an Arthur Harrell in Bertie County was presented at the November Term 1850. If this is the same Arthur, he must have lived to around 90 years of age. He names only his daughter, Rhoda Harrell Peele and his son-in-law, Exum Peele. [101] Rhody Harrell married Exum Peale my (Pete #1) 4th great uncle in Bertie County on November 8, 1804. Willis Harrell (b. before 1760). James Harrell Jr. (b. before 1760) A James Harrell in 1779 deeded property to Absolom Rawls located in the former Rawls School District about one mile northeast of near Harrell Siding. This is in same area in 1900's Council Harrell owned land. After his death his widow Louise "Lou" Hedgespeth Harrell sold to Roland Parker and wife Addie Harrell the daughter of "Boss Harrell" the house and farm located to the right of 72 Siding one mile east of Kelford. No connection has been found between Council and Addie Harrell. If Council were a descendant of James Harrell listed above then they would be distance Cousins by way of Arthur Harrell and his brother Francis Harrell. Additional research needed to make this connection. Joel Harrell (b, before 1760) Priscilla Harrell Page (b. before 1760) According to the will of Priscilla's father, written in 1781, her children included: Ephraim, Titus, and Allen Page If the above will was that of Richard's son, James, then Richard's grandchildren included the following. The estimates for their ages assume they were of age when their father's will was written in 1781. Arthur Harrell (b. before 1760) There is a will for an Arthur Harrell in Bertie County that was presented at the November Term 1850. If this is the same Arthur, he must have lived to around 90 years of age. He names only his daughter, Rhoda Harrell Peele and his son-in-law, Exum Peele w a 4th great uncle of mine (Pete # 1). Rhody Harrell married Exum Peale in Bertie County on November 8, 1804. Willis Harrell (b. before 1760) James Harrell Jr. (b. before 1760) Joel Harrell (b, before 1760) Priscilla Harrell Page (b. before 1760) According to the will of Priscilla’s father, written in 1781, her children included: Ephraim, Titus, and Allen. Ephraim Page Titus Page Allen Page Grace Harrell Purvis (b. before 1760) Sarah Harrell (b. before 1760) Elizabeth Harrell (b. before 1760) Mary Harrell (b. before 1760) John Harrell, son of Richard (b. before 1716) As already noted, there are so many references to John Harrell in the deeds of Bertie County; it is difficult to distinguish one from another. But one deed does stand out as one from Richard's son, John. It was drawn in February of 1741. In that deed John named his brother, James, and as far as I have been able to determine, there was no other John Harrell with a brother named James at that time in that county except for Richard's sons. On February 4, 1741, James Harrell bought 50 acres from John Harrell-the deed includes the statement "James, brother to John Harrell." The acres are described as follows: "...being the lower end of the Land I bought of James Brown for 200 a. more or less..." Granted by patent to Thomas Mann for 640 acres on February 1, 1725. The witnesses were Christopher Harrell and Henry Harrell (perhaps Immigrants # 5 and 6, as found in chapter 1). These 200 acres were on Cashie Swamp according to the 1738 purchase by John from James Brown. This deed also establishes that John was over 21 years of age in 1738-thus born before 1717. Richard's son, John, may have been the one who wrote his will in 1767, but that is not certain. There is a pretty good probability this is the will of Richard's John, because I have accounted for John Jr./Sr.'s will (in 1759), and his son, John Jr. ‘s will (in 1756); I have also accounted for Abraham's son, John's will (in 1777); and for Joseph's son, "Little John" Harrell's will in 1781. It makes sense that this will belongs to Richard's John Harrell, who would have been over 51 years of age when the will was written-perhaps way over that age. In the will written on July 21, 1767, John Harrell named his sons Moses, Bayley, Lemuel, and Solomon; his daughters, Judah Higgs and Lucy Davenport; his sons, Amos and Gideon. His sons, Baley and Lemuel, were named as executors. The witnesses were Nicholas Skinner, Jacob Harrell, and John Higgs. John Harrell's Children Moses Harrell, son of John (b. c. 1735) Bayley Harrell, son of John (b. c. 1735) Lemuel Harrell Sr., son of John (b. c. 1735-1781) There is a will for Lemuel Harrell dated June 13, 1780, probated at the February Term of 1781. He names his wife, Mary, son, Lemuel, and four children, John, Nancy, Elijah, and Reuben Harrell, Amos Harrell (Lemuel Sr.'s brother), Thomas Rhodes and William Andrews to divide my estate after the death or marriage of my wife, Amos Harrell and Thomas Rhodes executors; witnesses were William Andrews, George Williams.3 Lemuel and Mary Harrell's Children Lemuel Harrell Jr. (b. c. 1760) John Harrell (b. c. 1760) There is a will that may have been made by John Harrell, son of Lemuel Senior. On October 6, 1814, John Harrell wrote his will, and it was probated at the November Term of 1818. He identified his wife, Winnifred; his sons, Thomas, Joshua, James and Riddick Harrell; his granddaughter, Martha Harrell (daughter of Ephraim); his daughters, Ritty Hughes and Zilpha Harrell; his son John; and his other daughters, Penelope, Mary and Cynthia Harrell. John and Winnifred Harrell's children include the following. Thomas Harrell Josiah Harrell James Harrell Riddick Harrell Ephraim Harrell Ritty Harrell m. Mr Hughes Zilpha Harrell m. Harrell John Harrell Penelope Harrell Mary Harrell Cynthia Harrell Thomas Harrell Joshua Harrell James Harrell John Harrell, son of Richard (b. before 1716) As already noted, there are so many references to the John Harrells in the deeds of Bertie County; it is difficult to distinguish one from another. But one deed does stand out as one from Richard's son, John. It was drawn in February of 1741. In that deed John named his brother, James, and as far as I have been able to determine, there was no other John Harrell with a brother named James at that time in that county except for Richard's sons. On February 4, 1741, James Harrell bought 50 acres from John Harrell-the deed includes the statement "James, brother to John Harrell." The acres are described as follows: "...being the lower end of the Land I bought of James Brown for 200 a. more or less..." Granted by patent to Thomas Mann for 640 acres on February 1, 1725. The witnesses were Christopher Harrell and Henry Harrell (perhaps Immigrants nos. 5 and 6, in chapter 1). These 200 acres were on Cashie Swamp according to the 1738 purchase by John from James Brown. [This deed also establishes that John was over 21 years of age in 1738-thus born before 1717. Richard's son, John, may have been the one who wrote his will in 1767, but that is not certain. There is a pretty good probability this is the will of Richard's John, because I have accounted for John Jr./Sr.'s will (in 1759), and his son, John Jr will (in 1756); I have also accounted for Abraham's son, John's will (in 1777); and for Joseph's son, "Little John" Harrell's will in 1781. It makes sense that this will belongs to Richard's John Harrell, who would have been over 51 years of age when the will was written-perhaps way over that age. In the will written on July 21, 1767, John Harrell named his sons Moses, Bayley, Lemuel, and Solomon; his daughters, Judah Higgs and Lucy Davenport; his sons, Amos and Gideon. His sons, Baley and Lemuel, were named as executors. The witnesses were Nicholas Skinner, Jacob Harrell, and John Higgs. John Harrell's Children Moses Harrell, son of John (b. c. 1735) Bayley Harrell, son of John (b. c. 1735) Lemuel Harrell Sr., son of John (b. c. 1735-1781) There is a will for Lemuel Harrell dated June 13, 1780, probated at the February Term of 1781. He names his wife, Mary, son, Lemuel, and four children, John, Nancy, Elijah, and Reuben Harrell, Amos Harrell (Lemuel Sr.'s brother), Thomas Rhodes and William Andrews to divide my estate after the death or marriage of my wife, Amos Harrell and Thomas Rhodes executors; witnesses were William Andrews, George Williams. Lemuel and Mary Harrell's Children Lemuel Harrell Jr. (b. c. 1760) John Harrell (b. c. 1760) There is a will that may have been made by John Harrell, son of Lemuel Senior. On October 6, 1814, John Harrell wrote his will, and it was probated at the November Term of 1818. He identified his wife, Winnifred; his sons, Thomas, Joshua, James and Riddick Harrell; his granddaughter, Martha Harrell (daughter of Ephraim); his daughters, Ritty Hughes and Zilpha Harrell; his son John; and his other daughters, Penelope, Mary and Cynthia Harrell. John and Winnifred Harrell's children include the following. Thomas Harrell Josiah Harrell James Harrell Riddick Harrell Ephraim Harrell Ritty Harrell m. Hughes Zilpha Harrell m. Harrell John Harrell Penelope Harrell Mary Harrell Cynthia Harrell Thomas Harrell Joshua Harrell James Harrell Riddick Harrell Sr. (b. c. 1803-d. 1873) According to the material provided by Mrs. Marion W. Johnson, of Harrellsville in Hertford County, Riddick Harrell was born around 1803 and married Mary Miller (born around 1808). His will was recorded in Bertie County in October of 1873-his will named Starkey Harrell, the widower of Riddick Harrell Jr., and the children of the latter. Riddick and Mary Harrell's children Dorsey Harrell (b. c. 1824) Penelope Harrell Freeman (b. c. 1830) Penelope married James Freeman. Betsy Harrell Williams (b. c. 1829) Betsy married B. B. Williams on January 20, 1850. He was a Baptist Minister in Harrellsville, Hertford County. She died August 12, 1896. Reddick Harrell Jr. (b. c. 1836) When Reddick Sr. wrote his will in 1873, his son, Reddick Jr., was already deceased-Reddick Sr. provided for Junior's widow and children. Reddick Jr. married Lucy Hobbs. Mary Ann Harrell Hobbs (b. c. 1839) Mary Ann married Charles Hobbs. David Harrell (b. c. 1841) David married Annie Hobbs. Joseph Harrell (b. c. 1846) Starkey Taylor Harrell (b. 1849) Starkey was born November 10, 1849 in Bertie County, and he died September 17, 1924 in Norfolk, Virginia. Starkey Taylor Harrell married Olivia A. T. Baker on June 11, 1873. Starkey and Olivia's children were Leslie E. Harrell (b. September 28, 1874 in Bertie County), Mae Verona Harrell Lowe (b. April 10, 1882), and Herman Thomas Harrell (b. December 10, 1886 in Bertie County). The names Starkey, Taylor, Leslie, and Herman, as well as the resting place of Norfolk are all familiar names in the Nicholas J. Harrell family of 1880 in Hertford County (see chapter 8)-but I cannot find a connection. Ephraim Harrell According to John Harrell's 1814 will, his son, Ephraim, had a daughter named Martha Harrell. Ritty Harrell Hughes Zilpha Harrell Harrell John and Winifred’s daughter, Zilpha Harrell, married Amos Harrell in Bertie County on May 18, 1808. Her husband, Amos Harrell, was named as an executor to her father's will in 1814. John Harrell Penelope Harrell Mary Harrell Cynthia Harrell Nancy (b. c. 1760) Nancy was a daughter of Lemuel Sr. and Mary Harrell. Elijah (b. c. 1765; died 1795) Elijah Harrell was Lemuel Sr. and Mary Harrell's son. His will was written on October 16, 1795, and recorded in the November Term, 1795. He apparently did not marry and died at a relatively young age. He named his mother, Mary; brothers, Lemuel and John Harrell; his brother, Lemuel and James Swinhow Grover Sr. were executors on the will. Reuben (b. c. 1765) Reuben was probably Lemuel Sr. and Mary Harrell's youngest child. Solomon Harrell, son of John Judith Harrell Higgs, daughter of John Lucy Harrell Davenport, daughter of John Amos Harrell, son of John (b. c. 1740) There is a marriage record for Amos Harrell and Charity Rutland in Bertie County on November 8, 1774. It may be for John's son, Amos. Amos was still around in 1780, when his brother, Lemuel Sr., named him his executor in his Bertie County will. There is a will for an Amos Harrell in Bertie County dated September 16, 1805, and probated at the February Term of 1806. In his will, Amos identified his wife, Elizabeth (probably not his first wife); his children, Betsey, Parthenia, Sally, and Nancy B. Harrell; and his married daughters, Rena Peele and Charity Powell (the latter could have been named for his first wife). Amos Harrell's Children I am not certain which children were with Amos' first wife, Charity Rutland, and which, if any, were with his wife, Elizabeth-but his children included the following. Rena Harrell Peele Charity Harrell Powell (b. c. 1777) Amos' daughter, Charity, married Jesse Powell in 1798-so she was probably born around 1777. Betsey Harrell Parthenia Harrell Sally Harrell Nancy B. Harrell Gideon Harrell, son of John Richard Harrell Jr. Martha Harrell Sheppard, daughter of Richard Zilpha Harrell Scott, daughter of Richard Zilpha married James Scott before 1761 (date of her father's will). Elizabeth Harrell Spivey, daughter of Richard Sarah Harrell Hobbs, daughter of Richard Ann Harrell Felton, daughter of Richard Margaret Harrell Hill, daughter of Richard Mary Harrell Eason, daughter of Richard Isaac Harrell (died 1815) This Isaac was probably the same person who witnessed a deed in 1733, in the area of southern Bertie County along with John Harrell and John Junior. Then on August 11, 1739, Isaac bought 140 acres on the north side of the Maratuck River. He apparently stayed in the area, and in 1753, he was again a witness on a deed-the other witnesses were John Harrell, Jesse Harrell, Israel Harrell, and Hardy Harrell. Isaac's proximity to the family of John Jr./Sr. (discussed in a previous section), suggests they were probably related, but I have not yet been able to connect Isaac to any of the other Harrell families. Isaac was on the tax a list for Bertie County from 1757 through 1761. He was in the 1787 State census for Bertie, and the 1790 U. S. census. The 1787 census shows his household with all four of his sons in place and less than 20 years of age-three of his daughters were also shown. In 1790, they all still seem to have been in place. Isaac's will was probated at the May Court in 1815. In his will, he identified his wife, Patience; his daughters, Jemima, Sally, Betsey, and Jennett; and his sons, Job, Amos, Joseph, and Meredith. He also identified several of his grandsons. An executor for his will was Josiah Harrell. Isaac and Patience Harrell's Children Job Harrell, son of Isaac Job's children were: Noah Harrell Isaac Harrell Thomas Harrell George Harrell Amos Harrell, son of Isaac Amos Harrell's children were: John Harrell Joseph Harrell, son of Isaac. His children were: Samuel Harrell Henry Harrell Meredith Harrell, son of Isaac Jemima Harrell, daughter of Isaac Sally Harrell, daughter of Isaac Betsey Harrell, daughter of Isaac Jennett Harrell, daughter of Isaac George Harrell (born before 1710) There is a deed indicating George owned land in southern Bertie County before 1731. The deed, dated April 4, 1731, reflects the purchase of land by George House from William Eason, which was adjacent to the lands of George Harrell, Edward Harrell, John Yelverton, and James Parker. There is no recorded deed for George's purchase of the land, so he probably inherited it by consent will. In 1758, George was a Constable, and one of his responsibilities was to compile a tax list in his district (see Table 5, page 26). The Harrells on his list were Henry, son of Edward; James; John Jr./Sr.; John Jr.’ s widow, Mary; Josiah, son of Edward; Moses; and Richard Harrell. George was certainly related to some or all of the Harrells on his list, but there is no evidence yet to support the connection. Absolom Harrell (died 1757) Absolom was also among the early Harrell settlers in southern Bertie County. He is on the early tax lists, and his widow, Mary, stands in his place on the lists for 1757 and 1758. In addition, the tax lists show a John Harrell, son of Absolom. John Harrell, son of Absolom A. Dempsey Harrell. He married Susannah: Wife Dempsey Harrell. Dempsey Harrell and his wife, Susannah, apparently were still living in Perquimans County in 1768. They sold their land in that county, 165 acres, on January 8, 1768. B. James Harrell, b. bef 1716. He married Grace: Wife James Harrell. James died c1781. The following will for James Harrell may be that of Richard's son-there were no other James Harrells in the County at that time, to my knowledge. The will was written on April 2, 1781, and presented at the November Term 1785. It includes the following information: Sons, Arthur, Willis, James and Joel; daughters, Sarah, Elizabeth, Grace and Mary Harrell; grandchildren, Ephraim, Titus and Allen Page (sons of daughter Priscilla); daughter, Grace Purvis; wife, Grace; sons, James and Joel were executors, and William Higgs, Elizabeth Harrell and Mary Harrell were witnesses. If the above will was that of Richard's son, James, then Richard's grandchildren included the following. The estimates for their ages assume they were of age when their father's will was written in 1781. 1. Arthur Harrell. Arthur Harrell (b. before 1760) There is a will for an Arthur Harrell in Bertie County that was presented at the November Term 1850. If this is the same Arthur, he must have lived to around 90 years of age. He names only his daughter, Rhoda Harrell Peele and his son-in-law, Exum Peele. Rhody Harrell married Exum Peale in Bertie County on November 8, 1804. 2. Willis Harrell, b. bef 1760. 3. James Harrell, b. bef 1760. 4. Joel Harrell, b. bef 1760. 5. Sarah Harrell. 6. Elizabeth Harrell. 7. Grace Harrell. She married Mr Purvis. 8. Mary Harrell. 9. Priscilla Harrell, b. bef 1760. She married Mr Page. C. John Harrell. 1. Moses Harrell, b. c1735. 2. Bayley Harrell, b. c1735. 3. Lemuel Harrell, b. c1735. He married Mary: Wife Lemuel Harrell. Lemuel died 1781. 4. Solomon Harrell. 5. Judah Harrell Higgs. 6. Lucy Harrell Davenport. 7. Amos Harrell. 8. Gideon Harrell. D. Martha Harrell. She married Mr Sheppard. E. Richard Harrell Jr. F. Zilpha Harrell. She married Mr Scott. G. Elizabeth Harrell. She married Mr Spivey. H. Sarah Harrell. She married Mr Hobbs. I. Ann Harrell. She married Mr Felton. J. Margaret Harrell. She married Mr Hill. K. Mary Harrell. She married Mr Eason. IV. Thomas Harrell. A. Abraham Harrell. He married Mary: Wife Abraham Harrell. 1. Mary Harrell VII. She married (1) Mr Holland. She married (2) Edward Toole. V. Samuel Harrell. He married Elizabeth: Wife Samuel Harrell. Samuel died c1772. Samuel May have been a cousin of the John Harrell Sr family. A. Cader Harrell. He married Agnes: wife Cader Harrell. Cader died c1775. 1. Samuel Harrell II. 2. Kader Harrell. 3. Drewry Harrell. B. Kesiah Harrell Bond. C. Dorothy Harrell Billups. D. Ann Harrell. VI. Joseph Harrell Sr. He married Ann Williams. A. Joseph Harrell Jr. B. John "Little John" Harrell, d. 1781. C. Ruth Harrell House. Had a son named Thomas House. D. Winnifred Harrell. VII. John Harrell Jr, b. c1700. He married Grace: Wife John Harrell. John died 1756. On February 4, 1741, James Harrell bought 50 acres from John Harrell-the deed includes the statement "James, brother to John Harrell." The acres are described as follows: "...being the lower end of the Land I bought of James Brown for 200 a. more or less..." Granted by patent to Thomas Mann for 640 acres on February 1, 1725. The witnesses were Christopher Harrell and Henry Harrell (perhaps Immigrants nos. 5 and 6, in chapter 1). These 200 acres were on Cashie Swamp according to the 1738 purchase by John from James Brown. This deed also establishes that John was over 21 years of age in 1738-thus born before 1717. Richard's son, John, may have been the one who wrote his will in 1767, but that is not certain. There is a pretty good probability this is the will of Richard's John, because I have accounted for John Jr./Sr.'s will (in 1759), and his son, John Jr. ‘s will (in 1756); I have also accounted for Abraham's son, John's will (in 1777); and for Joseph's son, "Little John" Harrell's will in 1781. It makes sense that this will belongs to Richard's John Harrell, who would have been over 51 years of age when the will was written-perhaps way over that age. In the will written on July 21, 1767, John Harrell named his sons Moses, Bayley, Lemuel, and Solomon; his daughters, Judah Higgs and Lucy Davenport; his sons, Amos and Gideon. His sons, Baley and Lemuel, were named as executors. The witnesses were Nicholas Skinner, Jacob Harrell, and John Higgs. John Harrell's Children Moses Harrell, son of John (b. c. 1735) Bayley Harrell, son of John (b. c. 1735) Lemuel Harrell Sr., son of John (b. c. 1735-1781) There is a will for Lemuel Harrell dated June 13, 1780, probated at the February Term of 1781. He names his wife, Mary, son, Lemuel, and four children, John, Nancy, Elijah, and Reuben Harrell, Amos Harrell (Lemuel Sr.'s brother), Thomas Rhodes and William Andrews to divide my estate after the death or marriage of my wife, Amos Harrell and Thomas Rhodes executors; witnesses were William Andrews, George Williams. Lemuel and Mary Harrell's Children Lemuel Harrell Jr. (b. c. 1760) John Harrell (b. c. 1760) There is a will that may have been made by John Harrell, son of Lemuel Senior. On October 6, 1814, John Harrell wrote his will, and it was probated at the November Term of 1818. He identified his wife, Winnifred; his sons, Thomas, Joshua, James and Riddick Harrell; his granddaughter, Martha Harrell (daughter of Ephraim); his daughters, Ritty Hughes and Zilpha Harrell; his son John; and his other daughters, Penelope, Mary and Cynthia Harrell. John and Winnifred Harrell's Children. John and Winnifred Harrell's children include the following. Thomas Harrell Josiah Harrell James Harrell Riddick Harrell Ephraim Harrell Ritty Harrell Hughes Zilpha Harrell Harrell John Harrell Penelope Harrell Mary Harrell Cynthia Harrell Thomas Harrell Joshua Harrell James Harrell Riddick Harrell Sr. (b. c. 1803-d. 1873) According to the material provided by Mrs. Marion W. Johnson, of Harrellsville in Hertford County, Riddick Harrell was born around 1803 and married Mary Miller (born around 1808). His will was recorded in Bertie County in October of 1873-his will named Starkey Harrell, the widow of Riddick Harrell Jr., and the children of the latter. Riddick and Mary Harrell's children Dorsey Harrell (b. c. 1824) Penelope Harrell Freeman (b. c. 1830) . A. Jesse Harrell Sr. He married Fereby wife of Jesse Harrell. Jesse Harrell wrote his Will dated Sept 19,1887 and probated Feb term 1788 in Bertie County. He names his wife Fereby and seven children. I (Pete Austin) have a big file covering Jesse's descendants with over 750 names entered. There is one Harrell families in the Roxobel-Kelford area that I have NOT been able to connect. There was Mr Council Harrell who married Louise "Lou" Hedgespeth. His widow lived at the corner of Harrell Ave and Middle Street in Kelford. Council father was thought to be Benjamin Harrell. Council had two sons two sons Colon and Jack and three daughters Fruzie, Pauline and Minnie plus the off springs. Listed below are the Harrell's that were included in the 1900 Bertie Co census for Roxobel Township. Note: Joseph John Harrell and his second wife. He married 1st Elizabeth daughter of Hartwell Livermon. Harrell, Joseph J., head, WM 10/1840, M2, Farmer Gertie, wife, WF 6/1870, M2, 1/1 Bessie, daughter, WF 9/1880, S Robert H., son, WM 11/1891, S Virginia, daughter WF 1/1899, S Price, Emmerline, [no entry], WF 5/1824, S Vick, George, laborer, WM 10/1876, S, Farm Laborer living with family Harrell, George B., head, WM 5/1870, M6, Farmer Emely, wife, WF 5/ 1869, M 6, 2/2 Craig, son, WM 12/1894, S William G., son, WM 5/1896, S Peele, Laura, mother-in-law, WF 6/1849, Wid., 3/3 Harrell, Frank, head, WM 8/1857, M21, Farmer Inena, wife, WF 1/1859, M21, 4/4 Stellar, G, daughter, WF 11/1886, S Allavia E., daughter, WF 8/1889, S Harrell, Asa C., head, WM 3/1851, M24, Farmer Laura F., wife, WF 4/1856, M24, 2/0 Parker, Luther, cousin, WM 3/1879, S, Log Doiner Harrell, Edward, head, WM 8/1877, S, Farmer Martha P., mother, WF 7/1839, Wid., 1/1 Harrell, Write, head, WM 2/1840, M7, Farmer Harrell, William, head, WM? /1845, M17 Mary W., wife, WF? /1840, M17, 4/3 George H., son-in-law, WM? /1870, S, Farmer John L., son-in-law, WM 8/1876, S, Farmer Graveyard on Moore Road ½ mile east of Kelford Harrell, Handy, head, WM 4/1849, M24, Farmer May A., wife, WF 12/1855, M24, 4/4 Howard, Mary H., daughter, WF 4/1877, M6, 2/1 Harrell, Spurgeon, son, WM 5/1885, S Mabel M., daughter, WF 2/1896, S Howard, Annie A., g-daughter, WF 6//1899, S Marcus, A., son-in-law, WM 4/1863, M6, Farmer This family lived in Snakebite Township. Harrell, Poter, head, WM 10/1852, M22, Farmer Beckey E., wife, WF 5/1863, M22, 7/5 Bertie, daughter, WF 4/1883, S Robert, son, WM 10/1885, S Ellen, daughter, WF 5/1890, S Maudie, daughter, WF 3/1894, S Garva, son, WM 8/1899, S Terry, William, [no entry], WM ?/1835, Wid., Cooperer 1. Joshua Harrell, b. c1750. He married Ann (Wife: Joshua Harrell #18676). Joshua died c1789, Bertie Co NC. Joshua Harrell and wife Ann had ten children of which only three have been traced at this time. Living in the Roxobel-Kelford community in the 1800's-1900's with several different Harrell families that have not been proven as relatives to each other. Unknown is Council Harrell that married Louise "Lou" Hedgespeth and lived on Harrell Street in Kelford. There is a will for a Joshua Harrell dated January 23, 1780, and probated at the November Term of the 1789 Court in Bertie County. Joshua names his wife Ann: children Christopher, Catherine, Ann, Hodges, Elizabeth, Wynnah, Josiah, Hezekiah, and Jeremiah. The witnesses were John Holland, Jewel Holland, and Allen Harrell 2. Josiah Harrell. He married Mary Ann Gardner, 12-13-1777, in Bertie Co NC. 3. Jesse Harrell Jr. 4. Jonathan Harrell, b. c1755. 5. Priscilla Harrell. This probably was the wife of Bob Harrell the son of Joseph John Harrell 'Bobby Livermon stated that he was aware of Bob's son Shimmy Harrell as being a cousin. 6. Ferebee Harrell. 7. Rachel Harrell. She married William Rascoe, 12-13-1777, in Marriage Bond in Bertie Co NC. William and Rachel Harrell Rascoe purchased lands from John Morris, John Wimberly, and Guin Harrell on several occasions between 1783 and 1792. This property seems to have been in the Flag Run Gut area of western Bertie County near Woodville. In the fall of 1794, William and Rachel sold this land near Woodville to Col Jesse Averitt who was my (Pete Austin) four times removed great uncle and William Pugh. William Pugh later bought the property of Col Jesse Averitt when he moved to Fla. His Sister Martha Averitt was my 4th GGM. No record on the name Guin Harrell. William and Rachel Rascoe migrated with their children to Sumner County Tennessee, then to Robertson County Tennessee, and later to Christian County Kentucky. William and some of his grown children owned property in Montgomery and Stewart Counties in Tennessee and in a part of Christian that later became Trigg County Kentucky. William Rascoe died in March or May of 1806 and his estate was settled in Stewart County Tennessee. His widow, Rachel Rascoe, continued to show up in the census and tax record of Christian County Kentucky until 1826-27. William: Had a brother named Teagle Rascoe? Listed in tax records 1769-70 in Hertford Co. NC E-mail dated May 18, 2002. My 4th great grandparents were William Rascoe and Rachel Harrell whose marriage bond in Bertie County is dated December 10, 1777. Rachel's parents have been positively identified through the will of her father, Jesse Harrell, dated September 19, 1786 and probated during the February term of 1788 in Bertie County. Identified in his will, Jesse named his wife Fereby, daughters Priscilla, Ferebee, and Rachel with sons Josiah, Jesse, Joshua, and Jonathan. We have not been able to identify or prove who the parents of William Rascoe were or exactly when and where William Rascoe was born or what relation he was to the other Rascoe found in Bertie and surrounding counties before 1800. It is known from post Revolutionary War settlement records that William had a brother named Teagle Rascoe. This name is often spelled Teakle, Teele, ect in the old records. Teagle Rascoe was listed in the 1769-70 tax records of Hertford County. Teagle Rascoe enlisted in Captain Vaughan's Company of the 7th North Carolina Regiment of Continental Soldiers on January 14, 1777 and was promoted to Corporal in January of 1778. Teagle Rascoe died while serving in the army at Valley Forge, Pa. on February 24, 1778. In August of 1792, William Rascoe laid claim to Teagle Rascoe back military service at the court in Orange County N.C. In depositions given by both William Rascoe and H. Murfree of Hertford County, William was identified as Teagle Rascoe brother and the only living brother. William Rascoe was granted and received Teagle's back military pay. As the only living heir of Teagle Rascoe, William Rascoe also received a 640 acres bounty land grant in the middle Tennessee Territory granted by the state of North Carolina to each North Carolina soldier of the Revolution. The land grant was for Teagle's service and went to William Rascoe the only living heir of Teagle. During the Revolution, William Rascoe served in a North Carolina Militia Company. By March of 1779 he was a Lieutenant in a company commanded by Captain Charles Rhodes. The company was engaged in battles with the British in South Carolina and Georgia. By April of 1781, William Rascoe was elected Captain of his militia Company. It is believe but not proven that William Rascoe was a near relative of Alexander Rascoe or Roscoe who was enumerated in the 1790 census of Hertford County N.C. and married Rachel Howell in Bertie County on April 30, 1791. Alexander and his family migrated to Sumner County Tennessee in 1795. Some of his descendants also moved to Christian County Kentucky. It is believed but unproven that William Rascoe was also a near relative of James Isma Rascoe of both Hertford and Bertie Counties and was likely a near relative of Catherine Elizabeth Rascoe who was 1st married to George Wynne Sesames and 2nd to Rev. William Williams and lived on the Chowan River in Hertford County. I have been told that a William Rascoe and Sarah, his wife, was involved in litigation with a Joseph Jones and his wife Charity and the case was recorded in the 1759 Court Records of either Hertford or Bertie County. It is possible that this William and Sarah may have been my William Rascoe parents or perhaps this was my William and Sarah was a wife prior to his marriage to Rachel Harrell. If anyone has run across this litigation record in the court records or can assist me with additional data which might help identify who the parents of my William Rascoe were and his relation to other Rascoe in Bertie County prior to 1800, I would appreciate it very much. James R. Rasco Harvey, La. jrrasco@aol.com B. David Harrell, b. c1730. He married Charity: Wife David Harrell. 1. David Harrell Jr, b. bef 1745. 2. Noah Harrell. 3. Charity Harrell. . 4. Mildred Harrell. 5. Chloe Harrell. 6. Sarah Harrell. C. Josiah Harrell Sr, b. bef 1730. He married Ann: Wife Josiah Harrell. 1. Solomon Harrell, b. c1750. 2. Josiah Harrell Jr, b. c 1750. 3. William Harrell, b. c1755. Mary had sisters Verna that married Medford Bracy and Hazel Smith with parents unknown at this time. 4. Selah Harrell, b. c1755. 5. Pennie Harrell, b. c1755. D. Ezekiel Harrell, b. c1730. He married Alice "Alie" Owens. Ezekiel died 1764. 1. Israel Hardy Harrell, d. 1783. 2. Grace Harrell. She married Mr Pierce. 3. Patience Harrell. 4. Easter Harrell. 5. Edith Harrell. 6. Keziah Harrell. 7. Delilah Harrell. She married Mr Owens. E. Esias Harrell. He married Alee: wife Esias Harrell. Sallie is named as "my daughter Sally Williams" in John Nowell's 2 Oct 1882 will. Sarah Williams is enumerated with Lewis Williams and children immediately adjacent to John Nowell in the 1870 census. (They most likely lived in a house on John Nowell's land.) By 1880 Lewis Williams and Sarah Williams are enumerated in the same Roxobel district but not adjacent to John Nowell. The 1900 US Census of Bertie Co. shows Lewis Williams, born Sept 1833 age 66, with wife Sarah, born 1848 (no month listed) age 52 and daughter Sarah W. Williams born 1876 (no month listed). This census also states they own their farm free of mortgage. The 1910 US Census of Bertie Co NC shows Lewis Williams, age 72, wife Sallie, age 64 and daughter Sarah W. age 30 and single. This census also indicates that husband and wife had been married 42 years. The Estate Settlement records indicate the executor of John Nowell’s Estate paid $ 500.00 to Sallie Williams, Jennie Nowell and Mrs. Whitmell Hale on Dec. 9 1885. 1. Esias Harrell Jr. He married Christian Roundtree, 09-29-1780, in Gates Co NC. F. Hardy Harrell. G. John Harrell III. He married Mary Williams. John died bef 1756. 1. George Harrell, b. c1735. 2. Elisha Harrell, b. c1749. 3. Jesse Harrell, b. c1744. 4. Benjamin Harrell, b. c1740. He married Winney: Wife Benjamin Harrell. Benjamin died 1775. 5. Mary Harrell. H. Sarah Williams Harrell, d. c1756. John named in father's will dated 09-15-1807 Edge Co.NC. VIII. Abraham Harrell. IX. Samuel Harrell. X. Adam Harrell. Adam first appeared in documents of Bertie Co in 1737. He probably was one of the youngest children of John Harrell Sr.