Bertie COUNTY NC Bios James Jenkins Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Sharon Piche JPiche5911@aol.com http://www.usgwarchives.net/nc/bertie.htm James Jenkins of Bertie County Son of John of Nansemond Co. James Jenkins, the son of John of Nansemond Co., became a large land owner in Bertie County from the middle of the 18th century until its close. James died in 1796 with the majority of his land being inherited by his son, James, Jr. The deeds show this transfer of property beginning in 1772. James Jenkins, b. ca 1726., NC Inventory 18 Nov 1796 Bertie Co., NC m. Mary? James, s/o John Jenkins, who was b. ca 1700, d. after 1774 in Bertie Co., NC (will in same county) md. Anne? Their children: James, Elizabeth, Casia Mary, John, Anna, Cader, and Lewis Jenkins. Mary d. Aug. 30, 1798; Will proved Nov. Term 1802 in Bertie Co. Children of James and Mary were: John - d. 1828-29 m. Rachel Dunning James - d. 1817 m. Winne Mitchell; Winne d. 1 Dec 1827 Elizabeth d. 1808 m. Cader Mitchell Martha (Patsey) m. Abner Williford; Martha d. 20 Sept 1829 Mary m. __?__ Powell Mary d. aft 1800 Robert d. 1790 m. Mary Williford, Mary m. (1) Jesse Boyce, 2) Robert Jenkins & (3)? Bazemore Isaac m. a Mary ? d. bef Feb. 1798 (inventory in Bertie Co.) Nathan Jenkins...early Kentucky Pioneer, m. Elizabeth Nathan d. 1823 in Hopkins Co., KY Did Mary Jenkins, widow of Isaac Jenkins m. Zadock Mitchell on Dec. 31, 1799? **G:434 20 Aug 1750 Isak Stallings to James Jenkins/Jenkines 360a on Cashy Swp. now called Connaritsrat Swp. A patent granted to Robert Lanier 1 May 1688 (Note by comp. This is probably charter date to Lords Proprietors rather than actual patent date to Robert Lanier.) Wit: Daniel Murphree, John Jenkins. Feb Ct. 1750 Did James m. Margaret Stallings? skp 1755 - tax list for the district Wm Thomas Price - John Jenkins, Daniel Murphree, James Jenkins, Alexander Oliver, & Samuel Howard 1756 - tax list for district of Wm Thomas Pierce - John Jenkins, Daniel Murphree, James Jenkins, Alexander Oliver, & Samuel Howard 1757 - Bertie Co. Tax list - district of Thomas Pierce - John Oliver, Ellicksandor Oliver, James Jenkins, John Jenkins, John Jenkins (Jr.?), Samoul Howard 1759 - Bertie Co. Tax list - John Jenkins, Sener, John Jenkins, juner, James Jenkins, John Oliver, Elexander Oliver James Jenkins , 1 poll, (John Harrel's district) Jan 1759 - James & John Jenkins on jury. *I: 274 13 Apr 1759. Granville Grant to James Jenkins planter of Bertie Co. 640a in Society Par. in Roquist Islands, joining David Ryan. Francis Corbin, & Joshua Bodley for Granville. Wit: Benjamin Wynns, Thomas Jones. Apr Ct. 1759. CC: Benjamin Wynns (These 2 grants appear to be the same) 166-(274) *1759 - Granville Grant to James Jenkins, planter, 13 April 1759, 640a in Society Parish in Connaritset Woods joining David Ryan, Francis Corbin, & Joshua Bodley for Granville. K:61 31 Mar 1761 - Thomas (X) Odom of Duplin Co. to James Jenkins. 22 lbs. proclamation. 150a on E. side of Coneritsrat Swamp joining James Jenkins, Stephen Howard, Horse Pen Br., Gilbert Pocosin. Wit: Daniel Murfree, John (X) Jenkins Apr Ct. 1761 CC: Benjamin Wynns. K:62 2 Apr 1761. Thomas Pierce to Robert Roades. 40 lbs. proclamation. 150a on Western side of Coneritsrat Pocoson, joining Stallings, Spivey. Wit: Daniel Murfree, James (X) Jenkins Apr Ct 1761. CC: Benjamin Wynns 12 October 1761 - Bertie Co. Tax list - district of Thomas Pierce, Constable; Jas Jenkins - 2; John Olliver - 1; Cader Jenkins - 1; John Jenkins, Sr., - 2; Samuel Howard - 1; Elecsander Olipher - 2; Luis Jenkins - 1; Luis Jenkins 18 Sept 1762 Bertie Co. Tax list - district of Joseph Hollam, Constable - John Jenkins, 1; James Jenkins - 3; John Oliver - 1; Luis Jenkins - 1; Elecksander Olliver - 2; Luis Jenkins -2; Daniel Murphree 3; Cader Jenkins - 1; Samuel Howard - 1; May 8, 1762 - account of sale by Thomas Pugh, Sheriff for estate of John Gaff; Buyer - James Jenkins (D.G. Estate Records) *1763 Bertie Co. tax list - James Jenkins, Sener - 1; John Jenkens, Sener - 1; John Jenkens, Juner, himself & one negro womman names Pastent (Patience) - 2; Keziah Hoaward, her son, James, & Luis Jenkens, juner - 3; Cader Jenkens - 1; James Jenkins - 2; Alexander Oliver - 2. John Hill, Esq. 1763-1765. Acc. Current. Money rec. from (included) James & Kider Jenkins, John & Lewis Jenkins. (D.G. Estate Records) Tax list for 1764 in Bertie Co. - Joseph Holland Constable; Luis Jenkins; ? Jenkins (torn); Keziah Howard; John Jenkens; James Jenkens; Cader Jenkens; John Olliver; K:477 (no day, no mo.) 1765 Daniel Murphree of Orange Co. to James Jenkins of Bertie Co. 43 lbs. VA. 220 acres including the bounds of a 640 acre patent to Stephen Howard 1 Feb 1725 (the other 440a having been deeded by sd Stephen Howard) on Connaritsett Swamp, joining James Jenkins, Poplar Br., John Jenkins. Wit: John Jenkins, James Jenkins, Jun Ct. 1765 CC: John Johnston 1768 tax list James Jinkins 1 free white male; 3 servants. 1 black male **L:2: 181. 23 Jun 1769 James (X) Jenkins Sr. of Bertie Co. to John Jenkins, Jr of the same. 30 lbs. proclamation. 100a on E side Conneritset Swp., joining Roes Branch, Flat Pocoson, Horse Pen Br. Wit: William Cherry, John Oliver, Benj. Sholar. (John, son of James, Sr.) CC: John Johnston **L-2:320 12 June 1772 James Jenkins, Sr. to son James Jenkins, Jr. 50 lbs. proclamation... 100a (messuage) on E side of Coniritsret Swamp joining Horse Pen Br., Pauls Br. Wit.: John Jenkins, John Oliver, Samuel Dunning. June Ct. 1772 Ack. a deed of sale from James Jenkins Sr. to James Jenkins, Jr. **L-2:320. 26 Aug 1772 James (X) Jenkins to his son James Jenkins planter 110a E side Coniritsret Swp. joining Horse Pen Br., Pauls Br., Wit: John Jenkins, Josiah Warren. Bradley, The Deeds of Bertie County, North Carolina 1757-1772. 14 November 1773 - Mary Cherry, daughter of Soloman Cherry, m. ? Jenkins 1774 tax list James Jenkins John Jenkins Inventory April 1779 Invoice - by William Cherry & James Jenkins, including tracts of 150, 100, 200, 300, & 200a of land Ordered that Josiah Stallings, the orphan of Jacob Stallings, deceased, aged about ten years, be bound and apprenticed to James Jenkins to learn the Trade of Cart Wheelwright. " "August 1779." 1781 Tax list - Abram, Cader, James Sr. & James Jr., John, Lewis, Padlock,(Zadock?), Robert, & William (assume last name for all of these is Jenkins) #457 Sept. 28, 1781 - Estate sale for Thomas Martin - James Jenkins and Lewis were buyers in this estate sale. (D.B. Gammon - Estate Papers) 49-(71) State Grant No 59 to William Wheeler. 23 Sept 1785. 744 acres joining James Mitchell, Nathan Mercer, James Ward (formerly Frazer's), Nehemiah Bunch, James Jenkins. Richard Caswell gov. The Deeds of Bertie Co., NC: 1785-1794 - Dr. Stephen Bradley 134-(175) State Grant No 96 to Nehemiah Bunch . 28 Jul 1786. 215a in Connaritsat Swamp, joining the bridge, John Oliver, James Jinkins, Wm Cherry, Nehemiah Bunch, Fredrick Bunch. Richard Craswell, gov (Bradley, ibid.) **189-(251) James (X) Jenkins of Bertie Co. to Robert Jenkins of the same. 18 Aug 1786. 100 lbs. specie. 300 acres of which was a part of a 640 acre patent to said James Jenkins in Cannarits woods, joining Buck (Beech) Branch. Wit: Cader (X) Jenkins, Charles (X) Powell, Elizabeth (X) Jenkins. Aug Ct. 1786 Stevens Gray CC The Deeds of Bertie Co., NC: 1785-1794 - Dr. Stephen Bradley 402-(170) Nehemiah Bunch of Bertie Co. to John Oliver of same. 19 Nov 1787. 20 lbs specie. 56 acres which was part of a 250a grant to sd Bunch 23 Jul 1780, on the easterly side of Conneritsat Swamp, joining Wm Cherry, James Jenkins, the high land, sd John Oliver. Wit: William Cherry, Frederick Bunch, William Bunch. Nov Ct. 1787 Stevens Gray CC The Deeds of Bertie Co., NC: 1784-1795 abstracted by Dr. Stephen Bradley. 470-(243) James (X) Jenkins of Bertie Co. to Uriah Duning of same. 4 Mar 1788 90lbs specie. 200 acres joining John Oliver, Squier Swamp, Gilbert Pocoson. Also signed by Mary (X) Jenkins. Wit: Jeremiah Duning, Isaac Jenkins, James Jenkins Aug Ct 1788 Stevens Gray CC The Deeds of Bertie Co., NC: 1784-1795 abstracted by Dr. Stephen Bradley. (Marriage of son John to Rachel Dunning?) 10 Jul 1788 State Grant to James Jenkins, Sr. 100a. joining his old patent line, John Oliver, John Jenkins, James Jenkins, Saml Johnston, gov. (Bradley, ibid.) 519-(303) State Grant No 187 to John Oliver. 10 July 1788. 700a joining James Jinkins, Wm Mitchel, James Farmer, Bowndon(?)s former corner. James Earley, Plumtree Branch, Plumtree Pocoson, Abraham Jinkins, Flat Pocoson. Saml Johnston gov. (Bradley, ibid.) Aug. 1788 James & Mary Jenkins deed to Uriah Dunning proved. Aug. 1788 Abner Eason, David Outlaw, Soloman Cherry & Thos. Ward or any three be appointed to divide the estate of John Jenkins, dec'd among legal reps. & audit & settle accts. with Wm Cherry and Jas. Jenkins, Exs. 552-(340) State Grant No 184 to James Jenkins, Sr. 10 Jul 1788. 100 acres joining his old patent line, John Oliver, John Jenkins, James Jenkins. Saml Johnston, Gov. The Deeds of Bertie Co., NC: 1784-1795 abstracted by Dr. Stephen Bradley. **761-(143) Robt (X) Jenkins of Bertie Co. to John Boyce of same. 13 Nov 1790. 100 lbs. 200 acres which were a part of a 640 acre patent to James Jenkins, in Coneretset Woods, joining Buck Branch, Levi Baker. Wit: Isaac Jenkins, William Morris. Feb. Ct. 1791 Stevens Gray CC The Deeds of Bertie Co., NC: 1784-1795 abstracted by Dr. Stephen Bradley P:183-184 22 Sept 1790. Uriah Dunning to Thomas Sholar. 125lbs, 5 shill., 200a Beg. oak in John Oliver's line, cor. joining John Olivers, Sedge Sequin ? Swp....up sd Swp. into the pocoson called Gilberts pocoson to a maple Set my hand 21 Sep 1790. (2 dates) S/Uriah Dunning Wit: John H. King, James Jinkins Feb Term 1791. (Peggy Chapman & Dr. Stephen Bradley, ibid.) 829-(210) John Oliver of Bertie Co. to John Oliver, Jr. of same. 30 Jul 1790. 60 lbs specie. 200acres which was part of a 700 acre grant to John Oliver 10 Jul 1788, joining William Mitchell , Joseph Fanner (Farmer?), Burden, James Jenkins. Wit: Wm Cherry, Susannah Cherry, Anne (X) Cherry. Aug Ct 1791 Stevens Gray CC The Deeds of Bertie Co., NC: 1784-1795 abstracted by Dr. Stephen Bradley May 1791 James Jenkins on jury. R:432-434, This indenture made the 2 October 1797 between John Jenkins (children of James who d. 1796) Cader Mitchell and Elizabeth his wife, Abner Williford and his wife Martha, Mary Powell, Isaac Jenkins, and Nathan Jenkins of the State North Carolina in the county of Bertie of the one part and James Jenkins of the State and County aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said John Jenkins, Cader Mitchel and Elisabeth his wife, Abner Williford and his wife Martha, Mary Powell, Isaac Jenkins, and Nathan Jenkins, for and in consideration of the sum of 117 pounds to them in hand paid by me James Jenkins the receipt whereof he the said John Jenkins, Cader Mitchel, and Elisabeth his wife, Abner Williford and his wife Martha, Mary Powell, Isaac Jenkins and Nathan Jenkins doth hereby Acknowledge and by these present for themselfs their heirs Executors and administrators ___ ___ ___and discharge the said James Jenkins his heirs and assigns forever have given, granted,! bargained sold and do by these presents give grant, bargain, and sell unto the said James Jenkins his heirs and assigns all that tract and plantation piece or parcel of land theirs situate lying and being in Bertie County aforesaid lying on the East side of Con___ritay Swamp beginning at a popular standing in the mouth of the Rows branch thence to the brook to the head line on the Gilliard pocoson at head of Horsepen branch thence down the said branch the several courses to the swamp thence down the Swamp to the first Beginning containing by estimation 100 acres. To have and to hold the said Messuage lands.....hath in themselves good right full Power, and Lawfull authority to grant, Bargain, Sell, assign, and make over the hereby Granted Land and premises... S/John Jenkins, Cader Mitchell, Elisabeth (X) Mitchell, Abner Williford, Martha Williford, Mary Powell, Isaac Jenkins, Nathan Jenkins Signed, sealed & delivered in the Presents of Wilie Cherry, Martin Oliver. Nov Term 1797 Proved in open court by the oath of Martin Oliver. ** Indicate James is deeding land to his sons as they become of age or are married.