Edgecombe County, NC - Deeds - Cain Miscellaneous Deeds File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by John Cain Edgecombe NC Deed 1753 In 1753 Edgecombe Precinct, NC. Dennis Hern and Thomas W CANN were together on a deed from Arthur Lowery to Abraham Greenheims. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 01-024 08 Apr 1754 Charles Horne of Edg to JOHN CAIN for 15pds, 200ac on s side of Cannuho Creek where John Horn decd formerly lived. Wit: Sarah Bryant, Moses Horne, Jas Dehorty. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 01-075 20 Feb 1732 John Oneel to Saml Horsford for 50pds, 100ac on north side of Poculico River and Fishing Creek..adj WM CAIN'S line..formerly Thos Bryants..sd Oneal. w/ At Foster, Thos Crear. Feb Court 1733. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 01-222 20 May 1737 John Pratt, gent, for 25 pds to JAMES CANE, 40ac on Fishing Creek adj Emanual Rodger. Wit: John Boyd, John Hodgson, Thos. Kearney. (Recorded in Halifax Deed Book) Edgecombe NC Deed Book 01-225 24 Aug 1737 WILLIAM CAIN of precinct of Edg to Capt Thos. Bryant of Bertie precinct for 10pds, 640a in the fork between Fishing Creek & Deep Creek, grant to WILLIAM CANE, pat 28 Feb 1726. s/ WILLIAM CAIN. w/ Andrew Taylor, Thos Bryant, Jr. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 01-243 10 May 1738 Capt Thomas Bryant of Bertie to John Oneal of Edgecombe for 20 pds, 640ac on the fork between Fishing Creek and Deep Creek on north side Tarr River, pat to WILLIAM CAIN 28 Feb 1726 and to me 26 Aug 1737 by WILLIAM CANE, JR, the eldest son and heir of sd grantee. w/ Bridwell Bridgers, William Dees. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 01-267 c1737 Edg Deed 1-267 JAMES CAIN of Edg prect for 10 pds to WILLIAM CANE 320 ac on south side of Fishing Cr where sd JAMES CANE now lives adj Emmanuel Rogers. /s/ JAMES CANE. Wit. Jno Dawson, Thos Bryant. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 01-278 18 Aug 1739 Samuel Horsford to John Pirks for 10pds, ??ac on n side of Pamlico river & Fishing Creek adj WILLIAM CAIN and land formerly of Thomas Bryant. w/ Arthur Crawford, John Baker. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 01-429 19 Nov 1741 Edg Deed 1-429 John Oneal to Samuel Ruffin 19 Nov 1741 for 50 pds 640 ac in fork of Deep Creek & Fishing Creek as by pat to WILLIAM CANE 28 Feb 1726 & to sd Oneal 13 May 1738 & 86 ac adj Arthur Crafford, Samuel Horsford. Wit Walter McFarlin, Robert Hilliard. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 02-076 18 Feb 1754 WILLIAM CANE of Edg and Sarah his wife to George Blackwell for 20 pds, 200a on s side of Tosneat Swamp adj Benjamin Johnson, plantation of George Blackwell, pat to WILLIAM CANE 1745. s/ WILLIAM CAIN, SARAH CAIN. w/ Edward Moore, Edward (x) Grandy, Theos Manchson. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 02-085 07 Aug 1727 Jacob Hobby to Samuel Ruffin for 10pds, land on n side of Fishing Creek adj WILLIAM CAIN, formerly Thos Bryant & John Oneal, pat to John Oneal 07 Aug 1727. w/ Thos Wells, John Drew, Junr, Marget Howell. Aug Ct 1754. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 02-105 04 Jul 1753 WILLIAM CANE of Edgecombe to George Blackwell for 200 pds, 200a on s side of Tosnote Swamp. w/ Duncan Laman, Jefse Blackwell Edgecombe NC Deed Book 02-157 03 Jun 1754 JAMES CANE to William Beckenham, 8pds, 100ac, on n side of Swift Creek on the little Swamp adj. Kindred Carter, pat of JAMES CANE 20 Apr 1745. s/ JAS CANE. Wit: Jacob Carter, Joseph x Fair. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 02-158 28 Nov 1754 William Beckenham to Kindred Carter for 8pds, 100ac; part of pat to JAMES CANE 20 Apr 1745 & he by deed to Beckingham 03 Jun 1754, on one side of Swift Creek on Little Swamp. Wit: John Speir, Wm Jones, James Dancy. proved by Speir. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 02-160 19 Jan 1754 Robert West and wife Susannah to John Hardy, 105pds, 240a, on north side of Fishing Creek...part of pat to my father Henry West..by Brother Henry West by Will, s/ Robert (x) West, Susannah. wit: Saml Hardy, HARDY CANE, John Spier. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 02-180 21 Jan 1755 John Drew of Par & Co of Edgcombe to Elias George of Surry Co VA for 6 pds, 275a on north (?) side of Deep Creek at mouth of Cabin Branch & on the Run of Deep Creek adj John Oneals line, part of grant to WILLIAM CANE by pat 28 Feb 1726 & part of pat to John Oneal 02 Aug 1727. s/ John Drew, Jr. w/ Jos Harte, Benjm Harte, William Bates. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 02-235 23 Apr 1755 Walter Bryan to William Blan for 35pds, 160a on s side of Connchow Creek adj Buxton, being land Walter Bryan Junr purchased of Robert Bryan. w/ Wm Taylor, John Hooks, WILLIAM (w) CANE. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 02-279 13 Aug 1755 William Wise to John Barnes, pat 25 Mar 1749 to JAMES CANE for 260ac, for 35pds, 160ac at mouth of small branch upon the River. Wit: Duncan Laman, Samuel Williams. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 03-038 16 Oct 1745 James Conner of Tyrrel co. to James Braswell of Edg, 13 pds, 200a on north east side of Deep Creek. adj. Joseph Cotten, Great Branch, the fork of the Creek & Little Swamp. Wit: Will Magee, JOSEPH (x) CAIN. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 03-077 abt 1745 Edg Deed 3-77 Richd Kemp to WILLIAM CAIN for 4 pds 16 sh 9 pence 300 ac on Deep Creek, east side of little Swamp adj Joseph Brafswells, part of pat to Richard Kemp. Wit. John Cornelius, Thomas Cockrell, Wm Magee. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 03-257 20 Jun 1748 William Wise to Edward Moor of Edgecombe for 32 pds land adj Langhams Branch adj Col. Whiteheads line, pat to Wm Wise 15 Jan 1745. Wit: HARDY CANE, William Carrell. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 03-330 16 Feb 1749 JAMES CANE to Kindred Carter for 5pds, 100a on north side of Swift Creek and below the Long Swamp, part of pat to sd JAMES CAIN 20 Apr 1745. s/ JAMES CANE. Wit: Edwd Moore, Wm Dortch. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 03-358 17 May 1749 Thomas Williams to Joel Jones, 35pds, 200a on s side Fishing Creek adj Thomas Pollock as by pat to Thomas Mason 21 Mar 1742. Wit: JAMES CANE, Charles Cavenah. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 03-400 14 Aug 1749 Simen Parker to Benjamin Britt for 6pds, 200ac between Simon Parker & Benjamin Britt adj Deloch, pat to Simon Parker for 300ac 25 Mar 1749. Wit: JAMES CANE, HARDY CANE, Jas. Speir. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 03-408 21 Oct 1749 Robert West to John Lamon & Duncan Lamon for 50 pds, 300ac on s side of Tar River, pat to Arthur Whitehead 4 Apr 1741. Wit: HARDY CANE, Nathaniel (x) West. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 03-414 25 Jul 1749 JOHN CAIN of Edg. to Robert Bryant for 25pds, pat to JOHN CAIN in Edg. 14 Feb 1739. s/ JOHN (x) CAIN. Wit: Jos Garner, Moses Horne, Mary Horne, Thomas Carrell. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 03-483 07 Feb 1750 William Horn of Edg to JOHN CAIN for 35pds, 160ac on s side of Conneho Creek adj Buxton. Wit: Moses Horn, Thomas Garit, James Horn, John Horn. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 03-484 16 Jul 1749 George Nicholson to Lemuel Nicholson of Edg, 12pds, 160ac on n side of Fishing Creek, 640ac at mouth of Haw Branch, pat to JAMES CAIN for 640ac 16 May 1743. Wit: Nathn N. Pervell, Benja B. Culpepper. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 03-485 27 Apr 1750 John Norris to Robert Bryant, 22pds, land on s side of Conneho Creek adj William Horn, pat to sd Norrefs 20 Jun 1749. Wit: Mofses Horne, JOHN (x) CAIN, Mary Horne, JOHN CAIN. (NOTE: This deed proves there were two John Cains there at the time). Edgecombe NC Deed Book 03-487 26 Nov ???? WILLIAM CAIN to Thomas Whitfill for 35pds, 130a in fork of Peachtree Creek & Pigbasket Creek. s/ WILLIAM CAIN. w/ John Thomas (year not given but is deeds near it are 175x) Edgecombe NC Deed Book 03-488 21 Mar 1749 Joseph Parker to Abraham Sol of S'hampton co., 12pds, 100ac on south side Fishing Creek, adj Browns Swamp, part of pat of John Griffin 1745. s/ Joseph Parker, Luciia L. Parker. Wit: ELKASIER CANE, JAMES CANE. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 03-499 13 Jun 1750 Capt Robert Warren to WILLIAM CANE for 25pds, 85a on lower half on n side of Tar River part of pat to Robt Warren 26 Jul 1743. s/ Robert Warren. w/ Edward Moore, Jno Bradford. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 04-016 08 Jan 1750 HARDY CANE to Jacob Flowers of S'hampton co. VA, 45 pds, 200ac on south side of Tar River adj Arthur Whitehead, deed of Wm Whitehead to CAIN 18 Aug 1742. s/ HARDY CANE; Wit: Edward Moore, Richd Beck, WILLIAM CAIN. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 04-017 28 Jan 1750 WILLIAM CAIN of Edg to Jacob Flowers of S'hampton Co VA for 40 pds, 85a on Tarr River adj Joshua Dawson and WILLIAM CAIN,pat to Robt Warren 26 Jul 1743. s/ WILLIAM CAIN. w/ Edwd Moore, Richd Ricks, Thos Logelle. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 04-085 07 Feb 1750/51 JOHN CAIN of Edg to Robert Bryan for 35pds, 160ac on s side of Conancha Creek. s/ JOHN (X) CANE. Wit: William Taylor, Wm Wiggins, Mary X Hucks. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 04-086 09 Feb 1750/51 Robert Bryan of Edg to JOHN CANE, 25pds, 160ac, on s side of C_____ Cr. adj sd Robert Bryan, purchased of sd JOHN CANE. Wit: William Taylor, Wm Wiggins, Mary x Hucks. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 04-105 04 Feb 1750 HARDY CANE of Edg to Edward Moore for 5pds, 100ac on s side of Tar River between sd HARDY CANE and sd Edwd Moore, the north part of deed from William Whitehead 18 Aug 1762 (1742?). s/ HARDY CANE. Wit: Denison Lemon, William Carroll, James (x) Cary. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 04-106 Mar 1750 JAMES CAIN to Richard Bailey, 40pds, 200ac, in the fork of Turkey Creek & Mackson Creek, pat to Thomas Smith 16 Mar 1742/43. s/ JAS CANE. Wit: Duncan Sanow, HARDY CANE. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 04-161 08 Jan 1750 HARDY CANE of Edg to Jacob Flowers of S'hampton VA for 45 pds, 200ac on s side of Tar River adj Arthur Whitehead, deed of CAIN from Wm. Whitehead decd 18 Aug 1742. s/ HARDY CANE. Wit: Edward Moore, Richd Beck, WILLIAM CAIN. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 04-225 Mar 1752 Samuel Hollamon to Thomas Hill for 8 pds, 200ac on n side of Fishing Creek on Haw Branch, adj JAMES CANE, Wit: Wallis Jones, Abraham Green. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 04-225 30 Dec 1751 Thomas Drake to JAMES CANE for 47 pds, 320ac, pat to John Pratt. s/ Thomas Drake. Wit: HARDY CANE, William Hendrick. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 04-226 30 Dec 1751 Thomas Drake to HARDY CANE for 16pds, 150ac on s side of Fishing Creek, east side of Beaver Dam Swamp, part of pat to William Walker, 1745. Wit: JAMES CANE. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 04-255 c Jan 1752 Edg Deed 4-255 Samuel Hollamon to Thomas Hill for 8 pds 200 ac on north side Fishing Creek on Haw Branch, adj JAMES CANE. Wit. Wallis Jones, Abraham Green. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 04-272 21 May 1752 William Whitehead to JAMES CAIN, 10pds, 16ac on s side Fishing Creek adj Beaverdam as by pat to James Spier 17 Nov 1738 and by him to Col Wm Whitehead and now property of sd William as heir at law. Wit: J Edwards, Richard Lewis. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 04-357 21 Nov 1752 George Wimberly and wife Sarah to WILLIAM CANE, 50pds, 300a on south side of Maple Creek, pat to Andrew Rofs 1745. w/ Richd Whitaker, Richd Lewis. s/ George Wimberly, Sarah Wimberly Edgecombe NC Deed Book 04-371 16 Feb 1753 David Bunn to Jacob Barns for 4pds, 220ac adj JAMES CAIN & the river, grant to David Bunn 25 Mar 1752. Wit: Edward Moore, Samuel x Canadey, Roger x Allen. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 04-432 Nov 1752 Robert Bryan to Walter Bryan Jr for 35 pds, 160ac on s side of Conneho Creek, being land Robert Bryan pur of JOHN CANE. Wit: William Taylor, John Baker. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 04-471 10 Mar 1753 Richard Thomas land on Stoney Creek adj WILLIAM CAIN. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 04-476 Aug 1753 JAMES CAIN to Jacob Bains, a pat 5 Mar 1749 to JAMES CAIN 260ac; 10pds, 100ac .. Market trees. Wit: Duncan Lamen, Edwd Moore, William x Wise. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 04-477 22 Aug 1753 JAMES CANE of Edg to William Wise, pat 25 Mar 1749 to JAMES CANE for 260ac; 25 pds, 160ac ..Market Trees s/ JAS CANE. Wit: Duncan Lamen, Edwd Moore, Jacob Barns. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 04-583 24 Jan 1754 Joseph Braswell to John Hobgood 175a in fork on Deep Creek...Little Swamp adj Joseph Braswell and WILLIAM CANE. w/ Henry Guston Kineny, Arthur Bell, Wm Williams. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 05-008 10 Nov 1741 Thomas Drake deed part of a 400a grant to Tarlon O'Quin 21 Nov 1739 to John Parrish. Land on upper side of Fishing Creek. w/ PATIENCE CAIN. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 05-024 28 Nov 1741 Tarlo OQuinn of Craven co. to Thomas Drake of Edg for 40pds, 400ac on upper side of Fishing Creek, pat to sd OQuinn 29 Nov 1739. Wit: WILLIAM CAIN, Robert Butler, HARDY CAIN. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 05-035 30 Apr 1742 Henry Walker to William Walker, 150ac on north side of Fishing Creek on Middle Branch. Wit: JAMES CANE, Walter Gibson. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 05-051 05 Jan 1741 Christopher Quin for 15pds to James Braswell 150ac on south side of Roanoak River at mouth of Fort Branch at Joseph Moores, John Ryal. Wit: Joseph Howell, JOSEPH CAIN. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 05-082 18 Aug 1742 William Whitehead for 15 pds to HARDY CANE, 300ac on south side of Tarr River. adj Arthur Whiteheads cor, pat to William Whitehead 18 Jun 1741. w/ JAMES CANE, Robert Vick. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 05-118 17 Oct 1742 John Perks to Arthur Crafford for 10pds, 100a on north side of Pampleas River & Fishing Creek, adj WILLIAM CAINS line, Thos Bryant, John Oneal. Pat to John Oneal for 336a 02 Aug 1727. w/ Richard Hurlock, Saml Ruffin, Andrew Irwing. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 05-154 21 Sep 1742 John Jackson to JOSEPH CAIN, for 200pds, 300ac on south side of little Swamp. Wit: WILLIAM CAIN, Joseph Braswell. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 05-198 16 Aug 1743 JAMES CAIN to George Nicholson for 20 pds, 320ac north side of Fishing Creek at Mouth of Harr Branch adj Ralph Masons' Ford, pat to sd JAMES CAIN for 640ac 16 May 1742. s/ JAMES CAIN. Wit: Wallis Jones, Saml Nicholson, Robert Inman. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 05-232 14 May 1744 Stephen Ganey to Samuel Williams for 7pds, 100ac on south side of Tarr River, adj Willm Whitehead, sd Ganey, sd Williams. Wit: JAMES CANE, William Dickinson, Henry Honn. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 05-264 16 May 1744 William Jones to Francis Jones of N'hampton Co NC, 200a on Rocky Swamp, pat to sd Wm Jones for 400a 28 Jul 1740. w/ Wallis Jones, James Mathis, Jur, WILLIAM CAIN. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 05-267 16 May 1744 Thomas Smith to JAMES CAIN for 12 pds, 200ac on fork of Turkey Creek & Moorson Creek. Wit: W. Williams, Jno Heston. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 05-344 23 May 1744 JAMES CAIN of Edg. to William Whitehead Artificer of Edgecombe for 20pds, 320ac on north side of Fishing Creek, part of pat 640ac to JAMES CANE 6 May 1742. s/ JAMES CANE. Wit: Thos Kearney, Benjn Sellers. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 05-347 03 Jan 1744 WILLIAM CAIN of Edg to Thos Drake, 320a on s side of Fishing Creek whereon JAMES CAIN now lives, adj Emmanuel Rogers. s/ WILLIAM CAIN. w/ William Morriss, Wm Willday. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 05-403 02 Apr 1745 Arthur Crafford to Jacob Hobbs for 12 pds, land on n side of Fishing Creek on WILLIAM CAIN'S line, formerly Thos Bryants and John Oneals cor. pat of John Oneal 02 Aug 1727. w/ Nathaniel Griffin, Boswell Bridges Edgecombe NC Deed Book 05-435 17 Dec 1745 Charles and Mary Stevens of Northampton County to Thomas Brown of Edgecombe, 50pds, 206a, on n side of Tarr River opposite John Collins. w/ John Collins, David Collins, William Braswell, WILLIAM (X) CAIN. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 05-436 10 Feb 1745 Samuel Williams to WILLIAM CANE, 2pds, 130a on Stony Creek, north side of Tarr River, pat to Saml Williams 01 Dec 1744. w/ Wallis Jones, Wm Jones. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 05-437 17 Feb 1746 William Bridges for 5 pds to John Stevens, 150 ac on south side of Tosncott Swamp. w/ HARDY CAIN, Robert West. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 05-439 30 Dec 1745 William Mearns of Swift Cr. Edg co. to William Bynam Junr for 15pds land on Fishing Creek adj Drake. Wit: Thos Hill, REBEKAH CANE, Wm Bynum. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 06-010 17 May 1756 Harmon Strickland to Joseph Thorp for 50pds 100ac adj Thomas Parsol, pat to Harmon Strickland, for 586ac Nov 1755. Wit: JOSEPH CANE, Charles Ray, Rachel Morris. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 06-146 12 Jun 1756 WILLIAM CANE of Edg to Jesse Thomas, grant of WILLIAM CANE, 25 Mar 1749, 193a, adj Joseph Thomas, on n side of Sting Creek. s/ WM CANE w/ Edward Moore, Wm Thomas, Richd Thomas, Feb Ct 1757. Edgecombe NC Deed Book 1-429 19 Nov 1741 John O'Neal to Samuel Ruffin for 50pds, 640a in fork of Deep Creek & Fishing Creek as by pat to WILLIAM CANE 28 Feb 1726 & to sd Oneal 13 May 1738 & 86a adj Arthur Crafford, Samuel Horsford. w/ Walter McFarlin, Robert Hilliard. Edgecombe NC Court Minutes 1744 HARDY CANE qualified as juror. Edgecombe NC Court Minutes 22 May 1745 Ordered that late shf Capt Jas. Speir pay to HARDY CANE 4pds proclamation money for his great trouble and expense he hath been at in executing his duty? of constable in detecting some money coiners..Richd Braswell for pofsefsing & making a false coin ... and HARDY CANE brought sd Braswell here... Said Braswell was delivered to goal at Edenton to be there kept until until he shall be thence discharged by due course of law. And that the sd HARDY CANE give ... Evidence ... the sum of 20pds proc and according to the sd HARDY CANE as principal in 20pds proc & JAMES CANE as security in the sum of 20pds like money & ackd. Ordered that the sd CANE carry with him the Barrel with the materials found in it money, etc. Edgecombe NC Court Minutes 1746 Read the petition of Sundry inhabitants on the south side of Swift Creek praying a new road to laid out from the Bridge at Mr. Marvins? Plantation on Swift Creek to Peach Tree Creek and that the following to lay out the same, viz: JAMES CANE, Thos Drake, John Pope, Wm Walker, ... and that all the inhabitants on the south side of Swift Creek and above Col. Whiteheads Mill path do open and work on & clear this road. Edgecombe NC Court Minutes 1746 Upon petn of Sundry inhabitants praying a new road form John Lotts Mill upon Tocsnot to Capt West's Ferry on Tarr River wch is granted and Ord'd that the following Jury ... do lay off the sd road as the law directs, viz: Gabriel Parker ... HARDY CANE, Edwd Moore. Edgecombe NC Court Minutes 22 May 1746 HARDY CANE constable in the room of Isaac Ricks. Also: Saml Williams Constable in the room of HARDY CANE. Edgecombe NC Court Minutes Aug 1749 Edg County Court Inventories p.49 Sale of Jno Spier decd. JAMES CANE, Capt. John Hardy were among purchasers Aug 1749. Edgecombe NC Court Minutes Feb 1757 Will of JOHN CAIN proved by Exr. JONATHAN CAIN and witnesses James Dehorty and John Tanner. Edgecombe NC Court Minutes 16 Nov 1757 The Petition of JAMES CAINE for a mill over Fishing Creek... Edgecombe NC Court Minutes 25 Sep 1759 Ordered that a Road be layd out from Osborn Jeffries Road at the Granville Line thence near Micajah Thomas's to Tarr River Road at or near WILLIAM CAINE & that some twelve of the following persons being qualified, be a jury to lay off the same: Matthew Drake, Jacob Braswell, WILLM CAINE.... Edgecombe NC Court Minutes Feb 1761/62 Will of James Braswell was proved by oath of Saml Ruffin. Edgecombe NC Court Minutes Jun 1761 June Court: The within will was in open court .. by the .. therein named and prove & by the oath of William Ricks & Thos. Whitfield two of ....... SARAH CAIN qualified as an Executrix which is ordered to be certified and the will to be recorded. Test. Saml Wall C Clerk Edgecombe NC Court Minutes 23 Jun 1761 Ordered the Exors of JAMES CAIN decd cause the Estate of the Testator to be sold according to law at the descretion of the will of last Thursday in Augt. Ordered that the road leading from Whittingtons on ___ Creek to Fishing Creek be divided under different overseers Thos Drake be overseer from sd Whittingtons to the three mile ___ and the following hands work same: JAMES CAIN decd, Lazarus Whitehead, Thos Underwood..... Ordered that the road leading to JAMES CAIN decd be disused and that the hands formerly belonging to sd road be the company to open and maintain the road leading out of Whittingtons to Culpeppers road.... The Last Will and Testament of WILLIAM CAIN, decd, was exhibited into court & proved by the oath of Wm Ricks and Thos Whitfield two of the subscribing witnesses thereto. Edgecombe NC Court Minutes Sep 1761 Ordered that Edwd Moore Esqr gdn of orphans of JAMES CAIN sell the perishable estates of sd orphans. Acct of sales of the Estate of JAMES CAIN decd returned on oath of the sheriff ordered to be recorded. Edgecombe NC Court Minutes Dec 1761 James Wyatt is apptd gdn to JACOB CAINE orphan of JAMES CAINE decd giving security in the sum of L500, Edward Moore Esq & Chas Daniel securities. Added inventory of the Estate of JAMES CAINE exhibited. Ordered that the remainder of the same be sold according to law. Edgecombe NC Court Minutes Mar 1762 Wm Walker is apptd guardian to MARY CAINE, orph of JAMES CAINE decd giving security in the sum of L500. Edward Moore Esq & Geo Wimberly securities. Edgecombe NC Court Minutes Apr 1763 Apr 1763. James Wyatt gdn of orp of JAMES CAINE decd produced on oath an account of his gdnship which is allowed & ordered to be recorded. William Walker gdn of orp of JAMES CAINE decd ret. an acct of his gdnship .. is allowed & ordered to be recorded. p.10. Edward Moore late sheriff of sd Co. pd JAMES CAINE L 1-14 - p.16 Return of Edward Moore exr The Estate of JAMES CAIN decd: To attorneys fee at the suit of Nicholson 3 2 6 To pd SARAH CAIN per acct proved 4 6 9 To pd Sarah Robertson Debt & Cost 12 6 To pd John Pace as per acct prov'd 7 To tending Halifax Court 1 To fees agst William CAINS Exors 2 19 5 To Wm Walkers attendance at Halifax 10 Edw. Moore Exor. L 12 8 1 Edgecombe NC Court Minutes Jul 1763 Will of Thomas Harrel proved by Thomas Belcher. Widow Rebecca qualified. Ordered that WILLIAM CANE, orp of WILLIAM CANE be bound to Francis Palmer to learn the art and mistery of a carpenter and joyner. Edgecombe NC Court Minutes Oct 1763 William Bryant and JONATHAN CANE qualified as exrs of the will of Thomas Harrell. Edgecombe NC Court Minutes Jan 1764 Jan Court min. 1764. Orphan Elva Harrel chose John Skinner as gdn Apr Ct. 1764. Rebecca Skinner late widow of Thomas Harrel apptd gdn to Simon, Edmund & Celia Harrel orphans of Thomas Harel Apr Court 1764. This proves the widow Rebecca (CAIN) Harrell had married ___ Skinner by Apr. 1764. Edgecombe NC Court Minutes Oct 1765 Edward Moore late sheriff of sd Co. pd JAMES CAINE L 1 14 -. Return of Edward Moore exr of estate of JAMES CAIN decd: To attorneys fee at the suit of Nicholson ............. 3 2 6 To pd SARAH CAIN per acct proved....................... 4 6 8 To pd Sarah Robertson Debt & Cost ..................... 12 6 To pd John Pace as per acct proved .................... 7 To tending Halifax Court .............................. 1 To fees against WILLIAM CAIN exors .................... 2 19 5 To Wm Walkers attendance at Halifax ................... 10 Edward Moore, exor. .....................--------- 12 8 1 Edgecombe NC Court Minutes Jul 1774 Will of HARDY CAIN exhibited by JAMES CAIN, proved by Isaac Kirk & s/ William Walker Edgecombe NC Will Book 01 Dec 1752 Will of William Bell Witnessed by WILLIAM & REBECCA CAIN Edgecombe NC Will Book 09 Feb 1755 This will is filed in the NC State Archives. Will of JOHN CAIN, dated 09 Feb 1755. Proved Feb Ct 1757. Son: JONATHAN CAIN, ABIJAH CAIN. Dau: ZIPPORAH CAIN. EXR: son JONATHAN CAIN. Wife: Mentions wife but does not name her. Wit: Jas. Dehorty, John x Tanner, Rebekah x Dehorty. Edgecombe NC Will Book 09 Nov 1750 JAMES CANE, REBECCA CANE and Elener Weaver witnessed will of Nathaniel Tatum, 09 Nov 1750, proved Feb ct 1750, who named wife Elizabeth, sons: Edward, Nathaniel, Peter, Jose (Jesse?). Dau: Rebecca. Edgecombe NC Will Book 10 Oct 1769 Will of John Knight. 10 Oct 1769; Nov court 1770 Wife: Isobell - whole estate, land and money during widowhood. Son: James, John, Moses, Dau: Judah Foreman, Sarah Boykin, Rachel Hackney, Mary Foreman Grandson: Kindred Knight, son of Moses Grandson: Spier Knight Exr: Wife Isobel Wit: Ethelred Exum, Abraham Sauls, Rebeccah Pope Edgecombe NC Will Book 09 Feb 1755 Will of JOHN CAIN; 09 Feb 1755 / Feb 1757 The will is today in the N.C. State Archives & was probated in Edgecombe. Wife: mentioned but not named. Son: Jonathan Cain - that plantation & land bought of Chas Horn; Land on Maple Swamp, Negro Charles, stock and gear. Son: ABIJAH CAIN - plantation where I now live and plantation where James Dehorty now living, stock and furniture (when age 21) Daus: Zipporah and Jerusa - stock and furniture. Exr: son Jonathan Cain Wit: Jas Dehorty, John (t mark) Tanner, Rebekah (x) Dehorty. Edgecombe NC Will Book 11 Nov 1777 Edg Will 11 Nov 1777 of Gustavus Ewing, exr JAMES CAIN with Simon Parker. Wit. James Knight, Arthur Forman. Edgecombe NC Will Book ? 24 Apr 1763 Will of Thomas Harrell. Dated: 24 Apr 1763, proved Jul court 1763. Wife: Rebecca (plantation on n side of Ronoak River). Sons: Simon, Edmond, Dau: Seale Harrell, Elvey, BARBERY CAIN, Elizabeth Bryant, Sabra Bony. Exr: William Bryant, JONATHAN CANE (CAINE). Wit: Charles Evans, Thomas Bellcher, Solomon Nettles. Edgecombe NC Will Book A-059 13 Aug 1757 Will of WILLIAM CANE; 13 Aug 1757 / Jun 1761 Wife: Sarah Cane Son: Elisha Cane - Half of Cattle south side Neuse River. Son: Archey Cane - Plantation where I now live, furniture & stock & 1/2 of said tract. Son: William Cane - other half of land whereon I now live. Exr: Wife Sarah Cane and Edward Moore. Wit: William Ricks, Thomas Whitfield, Jacob Barnes. Edgecombe NC Will Book A-070 23 Mar 1761 Will of JAMES CAIN; 23 Mar 1761 / Jun 1761 Dau: Delilah Cain- Negro wench Jive, girl Jive, boy Peter & Furn & stock. Dau: Penelope Cain - Negro wench Mayor?, girl Peg & Dinah & Furn & Stock Dau: Elizabeth Cain- Negro girl Winne, boy Demert?, Furn & Stock. Dau: Mary Cain- Negro girl Patt, boy Jep, Furn and Stock. Dau: Ann Cain - Negro man Tom & Mach, Furn & Stock (NOTE: All dau are under Age 18) Son: James - 640a at plantation where I now live; Negro boy Ben & man Gery, Bible, Furniture and Stock. Son: Harde (Hardy) - mill and plantation and 160a and man Simon and man P____, and Stock. Son: Jacob - plantation and 200a on Beaverdam swamp & 320a in Johnson County, Negro boy Jack, & 62pds Virginia money. Exrs: Br-in-laws Edwd Moore, William Walker & mentions Charles Davis. Wit: Charles Daniel, Nison Weaver, David x Phillips Edgecombe NC Will Book A-142 27 Sep 1760 Will of James Braswell; 27 Sep 1760 / Jan 1761 Son: Joseph Braswell Son: James Braswell Son: Benjamin Braswell Dau: SARAH CAIN, Olive McFaverson(?) Son: Simon Braswell Exr: son Simon Braswell Wit: Samuel Ruffin, Jno (x) James, Nathl (his N mark) Ruffin Edgecombe NC Will Book A-224 12 Apr 1774 Will of HARDY CAIN; 12 Apr 1774 / Jul 1774 Hardy left all property to his brother James Cain. All Land, 3 Negroe Men Simon, Prince, and Tom, Stock & Money EXR: Brother James Cain Wit: Isaac Kirk, William xx Walker Edgecombe NC Will Book Loose Wills May 1755 Will of HARDY CAIN found in loose wills in NC Archives. Dated: 01 Dec 1754. Proved May court 1755. Wife: Rachel Dau: Isabell Cain, Peurity, Sarah, Deliah, Bro: James Cain Child: "child my wife now goes with" Exr: wife Rachel and Brother James. Wit: Wallis Jones, Jurat and James (x) Carrel NOTE: the Following record could show name of unborn child: Nash co NC Deed 4-13. 24 Jan 1789. Josiah Pope and wife SARAH, Norseworthy Mials and wife Purity, Francis Parker and wife Unity, all of Edgecombe to James Cain of Nash co, 155 pds etc. ============================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. The electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. 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