Hyde County Wills Book #11 - Hyde County, NC - Wills Submitted for use in the USGenWeb Project Archives by Hyde County NCGenWeb (jmack@bbs.carolina.net) HYDE CO., N.C. RECORD OF WILLS Book # 4 - Part 11 Abstracted by Kay Lynn Midgett Sheppard August Term 1829 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 466. Account of sales of the estate of Valentine GIBBS sold June 16th 1829 Various buyers at this very lengthy sale included: Wm. SELBY, Esq., Caleb BALLANCE, Joseph TUNNEL, Jesse GIBBS, Stephen GIBBS, Ben WATSON, JUNR., Littleton BRAGG, and Amasa SIMPSON; Mentions Negroes: Jack & Barbary sold to Seth GIBBS, Fan sold to Caleb STOW for $100.90, Silvy sold to Jordan A. GIBBS for $250.00, Lewis sold to W.R. PALMER for $401.30. Total sale amounted to $2521.46. Further inventory of the estate of Valentine GIBBS, dec'd., lists cash on hand, notes and bills found. I hereby certify the above & foregoing to be a true account of sales and inventory of the estate of Valentine GIBBS, dec'd., this 31st August 1829. [signed] Wm. WATSON, Adm'r. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 467. Major Jno. CLARK in account with William and Henry C. JORDAN Vouchers from 1823 - 1829; Mentions received of Thos. J. LATHAM, adm'r., for hire of Negro Poldon; also mentions rent of the plantation on Broad Creek and in Beaufort County for 1821 & 1822; also mentions hire of Negroes Anthony, Jude Mike, Poldon, Matilda, Mourning & 2 children and Millis and children. [not signed] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 468. Account of sales of the estate of Jno. G. MASON, dec'd., sold 24 July 1829 Various buyers included: Roxannah MASON, Thos. MASON, John REW who bought a fiddle, and Zacheriah MASON; A few judgments were listed. The above account of sales and inventory is just and true so far as has come to my knowledge. [signed] Thomas MASON ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 469. Henry JORDAN in account current with Major Jno. CLARK Vouchers from 1821 - 1829; Mentions joint estate with his brother Wm. Jordan. In obedience to an order of Court May Term last, we made report that we find due the guardian, Major John CLARK, on the third of Jany. 1828 the amount of $98.90. [signed] Marvel WILKINSON, James SATTERTHWAIT, Henry BLOUNT ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 470. William R. JORDAN in account with Major John CLARK Vouchers from 1821 - 1829; Mentions joint estate with his brother Henry JORDAN. In obedience to an order of Court, we have made report that we find due Major CLARK on the 3rd day Jany. 1829 the amount of $117.98. August 21st 1829. [signed] same as above item ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 471. Inventory and account of sales of the property of Jesse SWINDELL, dec'd., sold on 15th June 1829 Various buyers included: William SELBY, Dixon SWINDELL, widow Mary SWINDELL, Hardy SWINDELL, Saml. T. GASKINS, Reddin SWINDELL, and Marcus SWINDELL. Total amount of sale was $137.88. [signed] Wm. SELBY, Adm'r. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 472. Ester GIBBS, minor, in account current with Charles GIBBS, guardian Mentions received $248.44 from the adm'r. of Watson GIBBS Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1829, we find a balance due the ward of $189.65 on 29th August 1829. [signed] Benj'n. SAUNDERSON, Thomas BALLANCE, David CARTER, JUN'R. Account of sales of Negroes George & Sally sold on the 6th Jany. 1828 by an order from Court held on the last Monday in August 1827. * George to Pharow FARROW for $300.00 * Sally to Isaac FOREMAN for $160.00 [signed] Hen. GIBBS, for adm'r. of Easter GIBBS Recorded: August Term 1829 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 473. Elizabeth GIBBS, minor, in account current with Jones W. SPENCER, guardian Mentions her 1/5 part due the Benj. FULFORD heirs in the division of land and 1/5 of the amount received from Caleb SPENCER, adm'r. on the estate of John J. BONNER, dec'd. Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the said ward of $71.31 calculated up to the 20th of Augt. 1829. Given under our hands and seals this Augt. 13th 1829. [signed] Henry S. SPENCER, W.S. GIBBS, David CARTER ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 474. Jones W. SPENCER, guardian, in account current with his ward, Nathaniel GIBBS Mentions his 1/5 part due the Benj. FULFORD heirs in the division of land and 1/5 of the amount received from Caleb SPENCER, adm'r. on the estate of John J. BONNER, dec'd. Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the said ward of $117.05 calculated up to the 20th of Augt. 1829. Given under our hands and seals this Augt. 13th 1829. [signed] W.S. GIBBS, David CARTER ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 475. Joanna GIBBS, minor, in account current with Charles GIBBS, guardian Vouchers from Feby. Term 1826 - Aug. Term 1829; Mentions hire of Negro Smith for the years 1826 - 1828. Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $103.80 on the 31st August 1829. Done this 29th of Augt. 1829. [signed] Benj'n.. SAUNDERSON, Thomas BALLANCE, David CARTER, JUNR. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 476. The estate of Joseph MASTERS in account current with Samuel MASTERS, one of the Adm'rs. and guardian of his heirs May 27, 1826 * Mentions 325 acres on Juniper Bay sold to David BROOKS for $325.00 * Mentions 50 acres on the North side of the Lake sold to Wm. W. HILL for $287.50 * Mentions 115 acres on the North side of the Lake sold to Benj. SAUNDERSON for $782.00 * Mentions 521/2 acres at White Plains sold to Riley MURRAY FOR $789.62 * Mentions rent of a mill Pursuant to an order of May Court 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due to said MASTERS as guardian & heir, the sum of $1027.02 due on the last day of May 1829. Examined the first day of Sept. 1829. [signed] Benj'n. SAUNDERSON, W.S. GIBBS, H.W. GIBBS - Commissioners ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 477. William S. GIBBS, minor, in account current with Jones W. SPENCER, guardian Mentions minor's 1/5 part of the amount due Benjamin FULFORD's heirs in division of land. Also mentions 1/5 part of the amount received from Caleb SPENCER, adm'r. on the estate of John J. BONNER, dec'd. Pursuant to an order of Court May 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $35.28 calculated up to the 20th of August 1829. Augt. 13th 1829. [signed] Henry S. SPENCER, W.S. GIBBS, David CARTER, JUNR. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 478. Zachery An GIBBS, minor, in account current with Jones W. SPENCER, guardian Mentions minor's 1/5 part of the amount due Benjamin FULFORD's heirs in division of land. Also mentions 1/5 part of the amount received from Caleb SPENCER, adm'r. on the estate of John J. BONNER, dec'd. Pursuant to an order of Court May 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $35.28 calculated up to the 20th of August 1829. Augt. 13th 1829. [signed] same as above item ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 479. The estate of David M. GIBBS in account current with Charles GIBBS, Adm'r. Vouchers from Nov. Term 1826 - May Term 1829; Mentions sale of Negro girl Rose for $149.50 and sale of Negro girl Cloe for $150.25 Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1829, we have examined the account and find the sum of $438.96 due the estate on the 31st Augt. 1829. Done this 29th of Augt. 1829. [signed] Benj'n. SAUNDERSON, Thos. BALLANCE, David CARTER, JR. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 480. David M. GIBBS, minor, in account current with Charles GIBBS, guardian Voucher from May Term 1825; Mentions 2 Negro girls named Rose and Cloy and receiving $22.08 in the distribution of the sales of his father's estate. Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the guardian in the sum of $3.77. 29th of Augt. 1829. [signed] same as above item ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 481. Estate of Benjn. GIBBS, dec'd., in account current with Wilson GIBBS, Adm'r. Mentions paying a portion for selling the Negroes left by Jesse GIBBS, dec'd. Also mentions received $75.77 from Silvester __________, ext'r. of Wormington GIBBS. In pursuance to an order of Court May Term 1829, we have this August 31st 1829 examined the account and find a balance due the adm'r. of $99.11. [signed] Caleb SPENCER, Jos. SAUNDERSON, Thomas SAUNDERSON ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 482. Samuel SPENCER 26 December 1813 / Probate: August Term 1829 I give all my lands to my brother, Thomas SPENCER. The residue of my property of every description I give to my brother, Robert SPENCER. Executor: brother, Robert SPENCER Wit: John B. JASPER, William BLOUNT (dead at time of probate) [signed] Samuel SPENCER {pg. 513} ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 483. David GIBBS, minor, in account current with Jones W. SPENCER, guardian Mentions his part due the heirs of Benj. FULFORD's heirs in the division of land; Also mentions received $132.95 from Caleb SPENCER, adm'r. of the estate of John J. BONNER, dec'd. Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1829, we have this Augt. 13th 1829 examined the account and find a balance of $117.14 due the ward. [signed] W.S. GIBBS, Henry S. SPENCER, David CARTER, JUNR. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 484. The estate of Joseph MORGAN, dec'd., in account current with Esther MORGAN, adm'x. Vouchers from May Term 1826 - Aug. Term 1829 In pursuance of an order of Court, we have met, audited and settled this account and find a balance due the heirs of $95.18. [signed] Wallace STYRON, Silas FARROW, P. FARROW ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 485. The estate of Robert HENRY, dec'd., in account current with Benj. SAUNDERSON, adm'r. In obedience to an order of Court May Term 1829, we have proceeded to examine the account and find a balance of $123.47 due the estate on the first of July 1829. [signed] David CARTER, JUNR., Henry GIBBS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 486. Jones W. SPENCER, adm'r., in account current with the estate of Richard B. SPENCER, dec'd. Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1829, we have this Augt. 13th 1829 examined the acccount and find a balance due the adm'r. of $24.93 calculated up to 20th Augt. 1829. [signed] W.S. GIBBS, H.S. SPENCER, David CARTER, JUNR. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 487. Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1829, we have set off to Polly SWINDELL and family the following articles (partial listing): * 300 lbs. pork * 7 head of hogs * 30 lbs. lard * 1 cow & calf * all poultry on hand * 30 lbs. cotton * 2 bbls. flour * 33 lbs. coffee [signed] Oliver GIBBS, Robt. JENNETT, Jesse GIBBS, William CAHOON ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 488. Benedick NEAL "being weak in body" 19 August 1829 / Probate: August Term 1829 Two daughters: Arrabella & Orpha to have all my Negro slaves and they shall remain undivided until one of them dies, marries or comes of age. My will and desire is that all my personal property, except the crop & stock, be sold as soon as convienient after my death and as soon as the crop is saved & secured then it and the stock to also be sold to pay my debts. Any remainder is to be divided equally between my two daughters, Arrabella and Orpha. Executors: well beloved & trusty friends, James McLOUD and Thos. M. GIBBS [signed] Benea't. NEAL {pg. 520} ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 489. Jonathan JARVIS "being weak of body" 22 July 1829 / Probate August Term 1829 * Daughter: Elizabeth MIDGETTE I give one Negro boy named Jack, one bed and furniture, 1 cow & yearling by the name of Luck, brindled heifer yearling, and one stand of drawers * Daughter: Susannah JARVIS I give one Negro girl named Frank?, one bed and furniture, one dining table, one cow named Black and one named Cheary. * Son: Zachariah JARVIS I give all my land whereon I now live, one Negro boy named Arnell?, one bed and furniture, one horse colt, one cart, and all my working tools. I leave Clarissa & Eldin to stand as they are for 8 years then she and her increase to be equally divided between my two daughters, Elizabeth MIDYETTE and Susanna JARVIS. If the colt lives to perform work I then give the mare unto my daughter Elizabeth MIDYETTE, if not, then to my son Zack JARVIS. I give unto my beloved wife Lydia JARVIS all my property before mentioned as long as she sees cause to hold it. I give to my son Zack JARVIS all the remains of my property that is not willed away at the death of my wife. I have 25 acres of land in Currituck joining Zack FORTISCUE's heirs which is to be sold to the best advantage by my executors. Executors: Zachariah JARVIS and Foster JARVIS Wit: James x JARVIS, Hillory JARVIS [signed] Jonathan JARVIS {pg. 521} ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 490. We have met in obedience to an order of Court to audit and settle the estate of Ezekiel HOOPER, dec'd. Mentions widow's allowance of $97.30. Balance due the estate was $587.26. [signed] P. BRADY, Lot FARROW, Silvey MEEKINS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 491. Account of sales of the personal estate of Gibbs HARRIS, dec'd., sold Dec. 7th 1829 by Caleb SPENCER, Adm'r. Various buyers included: Washington GIBBS, Jones HARRIS, Sarah SADLER, Mary BALLANCE, Benj. HARRIS, Henry DELLONE, John NORTHON, Sparrow MIDYETTE. [not signed] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 492. The estate of Cason GIBBS, dec'd., in account current with Oliver GIBBS, Exet'r. Vouchers from Feby. 12, 1828 - June 1829 Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the estate of $529.911/2 with interest calculated up to the 6th day of June 1829. [signed] William CAHOON, Durant H. MURRAY, Benj. WATSON, JUNR. - Commissioners ------------------------------------------------------------------------ November Term 1829 (out of order in book - starts at #534 below) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ February Term 1830 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 493. In compliance to an order from Nov. Term 1829, we have proceeded to value and divide the Negroes as described in the petition (doesn't say what petition nor who the Negroes belonged to) in the following manner: * Lot #1 drawn by Hanah GASKILL - Dinah valued at $268.50 * Lot #2 drawn by Loucindia GASKILL - James valued at $137.50 * Lot #3 drawn by Nancy GASKILL - Julia and Sarah valued at $167.50 The above valuation and division was made by us at the store of L. SHAWS? on Wysaucon the 5th day of Feby. 1830. [signed] Ann's. [Annanias] SADLER, Robert SADLER, James McLAUD, Wm. SELBY - Commissioners ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 494. William R. HARRIS, minor, in account current with Peledge HARRIS, his guardian In obedience to an order of Court November Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward fo $190.56 this 1st day Jany. 1830. [signed] Jonathan JARVIS, Caleb SPENCER, Benjn. SAUNDERSON - Commissioners ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 495. The estate of Christopher GASKINS in account with William CAHOON, Adm'r. Vouchers from Nov. Term 1827 - 1 Jany. 1830; Mentions hire of Negroes Willis and Frank for 1828 and sale of Willis on Sept. 26, 1829. In pursuance to an order of Court Nov. Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the estate of $106.27 with interest calculated up to Jany. 1st 1830. [signed] Thomas S. SPENCER, W. Sil. GIBBS, Thos, BALLANCE - Commissioners ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 496. Account of sales of the property of John SILVERTHORN, dec'd., by John DIXON, adm'r, on 29th of December 1829 at a credit of 6 months. Notes with approved security before the _____ of property is changed. Containing of one inventory of property and claims in favor of said estate. Various buyers at this lengthy sale included: Washington DIXON, Robert SILVERTHORN who bought a Bible, Thomas JONSON, Joseph DIXON, Equilly SILVERTHORN, Jesse SILVERTHORN, Zachary B. FORTISCUE, Green CARRAWON who bought 11,000 bricks, Jordan SILVERTHORN, and Joshua SILVERTHORN. Mentions hire of Negro Sook?/Louk? [signed] John DIXON, Adm'r. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 497. In obedience to the annexed writ, we the 12 freeholders on the 30th day of Jany. 1830, unconnected with Nancy SPENCER, widow of Benjamin SPENCER, dec'd., came to the plantation whereof the said Benjamin SPENCER, dec'd., died siezed and possessed of 100 acres, more or less, lying on Far Creek and did allot to Nancy SPENCER this portion of the plantation, viz: beginning at Jones W. SPENCER's line and running easterly with Thos. R. GIBBS' line then southerly to a Canal which lies south of the dwelling house and then with said Canal westerly to Jones W. SPENCER's line, containing 331/3 acres, more or less, including the dwelling house of said Benj. SPENCER, dec'd., and also a necessary privilege to the main road. [signed] Riley MURRAY, Israel BROOKS, James McLAUD, Allen BURRUS, B.B. FULFORD, Jno. J. FULFORD, Wm. YOUNG, Benj. GASKILL, David FISHER, Annanias SADLER, Joseph TUNNEL, David FULLER ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 498. Account of sales of the perishable property of John EASTER, JUNR., dec'd., sold at 6 months credit on the 23rd day of December 1829 Various buyers included: the widow, Joseph S. DIXON, John G. SLADE, Joseph WILLIAMS, Stephen OWENS, Laban B. SLADE, Thos. S. SINGLETON, Landford RICHARDS, and Parker SWINDELL; Mentions hire of Negro Daismont; Also a lengthy list of notes and judgments. [signed] John G. SLADE, Adm'r. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 499. Account of sales of the property of Thomas VEAL, dec'd., sold Sept. 4th 1829 by Robert HOPKINS, adm'r. Various buyers included: B.F. BONNER who bought a Bible for $1.00, Robert HOPKINS, JR., Sally ROPER, Asby COX, T.H. SELBY, Lewis KINCY, David CARTER, SEN'R., David CARTER, JUN'R., and Barney BALLANCE. [signed] Robert HOPKINS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 500. The estate of Joseph MANN, dec'd., in account current with Sally MANN, adm'x. Pursuant to an order of Court Nov. Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the estate of $70.86 this 23rd Feby. 1830. [signed] R.M.G. MOORE, A.B. SWINDELL, John JORDAN - Commissioners ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 501. Oliver GIBBS, adm'r., in account current with the estate of Lemuel P. WINFIELD, dec'd. In obedience to an order of Court Nov. Term 1829, we have this 2nd day of Jany. 1830 examined the account and find a balance of $73.53 due the estate. [signed] Robert JENNETT, Durant H. MURRAY, Samuel BROOKS - Commissioners ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 502. William SELBY, adm'r., in account with the estate of Jesse SWINDELL Mentions one year's provision set off the the widow, Mary SWINDELL. Pursuant to an order of Court Nov. Term 1829, we have this day examined the account and find a balance due the adm'r. of $9.76. Done at Wysaucon Feby. 23rd 1830. [signed] Sam'l. BROOKS, Daniel SHAW, James McLAUD ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 503. An inventory and account of sales of the estate of David CARTER, SEN'R., dec'd., sold on 21st of December 1829 Various buyers at this very lengthy sale included: Samuel SPENCER, David CARTER, William YOUNG, Mary SWINDELL, Luranah CARTER, Ivy Saunderson, Riley MURRAY, Benj. SPENCER, SENR., Samuel MASTERS, and Reuben BERRY; Many notes and judgments listed; Widow's part which listed the following Negroes: George, Jude, David & Hetty; A list of the property left to the several heirs included Negroes Sam, Pomp, Ruth, Fanny, Tom, Isabel, and Jane. I certify that the within is a true inventory & copy of account of sales of the estate of David CARTER, SENR., dec'd. [signed] David CARTER, Ext'r. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 504. A true inventory & copy of account of sales of the estate of Richard COX, dec'd., on the 25th of December 1829 Various buyers included: Jeptha ROSE, Ephraim ONEAL, Jeremiah FARROW, Henry DILLON, Lewis KINCY, the widow, Hardy SWINDELL, and John COLSTON; Many notes and judgments listed; Widow's part mentions Negroes Kilse? and Prudence. I certify that the within account sales and inventory is a true copy of the estate of Richard COX, dec'd. [signed] David CARTER, Ext'r. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 505. Account of sales of the property of James DANIEL, dec'd., sold on the 19th day of December 1830 Various buyers included: Solomon SWINDELL, Israel BROOKS, John MIDGETTE, Zachariah SADLER, Sparrow MIDGETTE, Michael LINTON, and Burton SWINDELL. [signed] Sam'l. BROOKS, Esq, Adm'r. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 506. Littleton GIBBS, dec'd., in account current with William COHOON, adm'r. Vouchers from Nov. 1829 - Dec. 16, 1829 In pursuance to an order of Court November Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the adm'r. of $38.16 calculated up to the 26th day of December 1829. Dec'r. 16th 1829. [signed] Henry S. SPENCER, Thomas BALLANCE, William Sil. GIBBS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 507. Seth GIBBS, minor, in account current with Henry GIBBS, guardian In obedience to an order from Court November Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $5909.55. Done at Middle Creek this Jany. 1st 1830. [signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Washington GIBBS, Henry GIBBS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 508. Account of sales & inventory of the property of Thomas SPENCER, dec'd., sold Jany. 5th day 1830 Various buyers included: the widow, John NORTHAN, Morris SPENCER, Ambers GIBBS, William HALL, Simeon ROSE, James HNEDERSON, and John MARSHALL. I certify this to be a true account of property sold at Thomas SPENCER's residence. February 5th 1830. [J.W. ? SPENCER, Adm'r. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 509. In obedience to an order of Court Nov. Term 1829, we have proceeded this 28 December 1829 to set off to Mary SILVERTHORN, widow of John SILVERTHORN, one year's provision as follows: (partial listing) * 4 head of sheep * 2 stacks of bees * 30 bbls. corn * 2 cows & yearlings * 2 beef steers * 8 ducks * 2 guinea fowls * 25 bushels potatoes * $179.92 cash to be paid by the adm'r. Wit: Athin TOOLEY [signed] Benj'n. FOREMAN, M's. BELL ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 510. An inventory of the property of Barney BALLANCE, dec'd., taken February 13th 1830 Various items in this inventory included: 67 barrels of corn, 13 hogs, 476 lbs. cotton, 2 beds & furniture, one patch of collards, and one patch of turnips. [signed] Major CLARK, Adm'r. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 511. At May Term 1829, Nancy SPENCER, late the wife of Benj'n. SPENCER, JUNR., dec'd., stated that her husband died about the 24th Jany. 1829 having made a last will and testament of which W.W. SPENCER was named & qualified as executor. The will was admitted at Feby. Term of Court for probate and that at this term she has entered her descent thereto. She charges that shortly before the death of her husband, he was possessed of several tracts of land in the amount of nearly 400 acres which tracts he conveyed to W.W. SPENCER, Margaret SPENCER, Jasper, SPENCER, Jones SPENCER, Eliza SPENCER, and Sarah SPENCER the wife of Jones SAUNDERSON, and which conveyence she believes to be fraudulent as to her dower. She therefore prays your worships to issue your process and copy to the aforesaid grantees in the deed to come in and show cause why her dower in the lands should not be allotted to her agreeable to Act of Assembly. [signed] ______ HEATH, Atty. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 512. In obedience to an order of Court November Term 1829, we have set apart to Louisa FOSTER, widow of Ebenezer FOSTER, dec'd., her year's provision for her and her family. (Partial listing) * One bed & furniture * One cow & calf * wheel & cards on hand * One and one-half barrels flour * corn * pork Done this 23rd of January 1830. [signed] William FARROW, Samuel JONES, Major CLARK ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 513. County of Hyde in account current with David CARTER, SENR., Trustee Mentions received $514.81 from Henry SPENCER, Sheriff of Hyde County, for the 1827 county taxes. In obedience to an order at November Term 1829, we have proceeded to examine and audit the account and find a balance due the county of $25.22. [signed] Henry S. SPENCER, Caleb SPENCER, William CAHOON ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 514. Nancy JENNETT in account current with David CARTER, SENR., her guardian Vouchers from Jany. 1827 - Nov. 1829; Mentions hire of Negro Bader; also mentions receiving $223.39 from Robert JENNETT which is her dividend from her father's estate. In obedience to an order of Court Nov. Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $132.09 with interest calculated to the first of Jany. 1830. Done this 10th of November 1829. [signed] same as above item ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 515. Thomas JENNETT in account current with David CARTER, SENR., guardian Mentions hire of Negro Rachael and receiving money from his father's estate from Robert JENNETT. In obedience to an order of Court Nov. Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $369.22 with interest calculated to the first of Jany. 1830. Done this 10th of November 1829. [signed] same as above item ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 516. Jane JENNETT in account current with David CARTER, SENR., guardian In obedience to an order of Court Nov. Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $50.59 with interest calculated to the first of Jany. 1830. Done this 10th of November 1829. [signed] same as above item ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 517. Acct. of sales of the property of Joseph SWINDELL, dec'd., sold at the late dwelling house of Sidney SWINDELL, dec'd., sold by the adm'r. on the 14th of December 1829 Various buyers included: Jennetta SWINDELL, Mahettabell SWINDELL, John FLOWERS, Joseph SAWYER, SENR., Josiah JARVIS, Jordan SMITH, Shadrach DANIELS, and Warin SWINDELL; Several notes and judgments listed. The above contains a true inventory and account of sale of the estate of Joseph SWINDELL, dec'd., that came to my hands as adm'r., de bonis non, with the will annexed to this 14th of Dec'r. 1829. [signed] Joseph SAWYER, Adm'r. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 518. Account of sales of the rent of lands belonging to Marg't. SPENCER, wife of T.K. (?) GIBBS, & Jasper SPENCER, Jones SPENCER, & N.E. SPENCER, minors * Marg't. SPENCER land for 1829 - $ 1.50 * Marg't. SPENCER land for 1830 - $10.00 * Jasper SPENCER land for 1829 - $11.00 * Jasper SPENCER land for 1830 - $40.00 * Jones SPENCER land for 1829 - $11.00 * Jones SPENCER land for 1830 - $90.00 * N.E. SPENCER land for 1829 - $ 6.00 * N.E. SPENCER land for 1830 - $40.00 The above is an account of the rents and profits of the estate of the above wards so far as I am informed and believe for the years above mentioned. 23rd Feby. 1830. [signed] Wm. ? SPENCER, guardian ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 519. Mary BAILEY 25 Sept. 1829 / Probate: Feb. Term 1830 Son: Mathias RICHARDS I bequeath one bed & furniture, 1 bureau, 1/2 dozen silver tea spoons, 2 painted tables, 1 small flag bottomed chair. To: Ann MOORE (MORE in another place) one woolen wheel, 1 cow, 1 barrel of flour, and my clothes after my death. I leave for the benefit of my son Mathias RICHARDS the 1/3 part of Negro Ambrose to be sold for the benefit of schooling. Executor: Jabe SILVERTHORN Wit: Randel x BAILY, W. DIXON [signed] Mary x BAILEY {pg. 587} ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 520. This plan (drawing included in this item) represents a parcel of land on Mattamuskeet on the North side of Wysocking Creek belonging to the heirs of Joseph MASTERS, dec'd., (Plat details and description mention Cedar Creek, Durant H. MURRAY's line, Riley MURRAY's line, the Little Gut, Jesse GIBBS' line, and Shanklin Gut) containing 538 acres and 106 square poles. Pursuant to an order of Court, we commissioners have divided the above described land into 6 lots: * Lot #1 - to Elizabeth MASTERS 89 acres & 106 square poles with a privilege of draining into the Shanklin Ditch, formerly called the Weston Ditch * Lot #2 - to Durant H. BELL & wife 89 acres and 106 square poles * Lot #3 - to Dr. Samuel MASTERS on which lot the grainery and machine house now stand containing 72 acres and 106 square poles * Lot #4 - to Dorcas MASTERS on which the dwelling house stands containing 72 acres and 106 square poles * Lot #5 - to Joseph MASTERS 98 acres and 106 square poles and which drains down the ditch which empties near the windmill * Lot #6 - to P.T. GOELET and wife on which the windmill now stands containing 114 acres and 106 square poles 22nd day February 1830 [signed] D. SHAW, Wm. SELBY, James McCLOUD, H.W. GIBBS, Jesse GIBBS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 521. Pursuant to an order of Court August Term 1829, we have this 3rd day of November 1829 set off to Vincent W. SAUNDERSON & wife Elly their distributive share of the Negroes belonging to the estate of the late Benj. CAHOON, dec'd., the residue to Elvira, viz: * Lot #1 to Vinson W. SAUNDERSON & wife Elly o Leah valued at $241.00 o Montgomery valued at $108.00 o Sally Ann valued at $80.00 * Lots #2 & #3 to Elvira CAHOON o Edom valued at $300.00 o Matilda valued at $118.00 o William valued at $240.00 o John valued at $236.00 [signed] David CARTER, Durant H. MURRAY, Isaiah H. SPENCER ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 522. Silvester T.? JORDAN in account current with David ELLIS, guardian Mentions hire of Negroes Sampson, Albert, Aden, and Jude Pursuant to an order of Court Nov. Term 1829, we have examined the account and find the sum of $121.56 due the ward on the 30th November 1829. Examined on the 2nd of December 1829. [signed] Benj. SAUNDERSON, Thos. B. GIBBS, David CARTER - Commissioners ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 523. An account of property sold on the 25th day of September 1829 belonging to the estate of Christopher GASKINS, dec'd., on a credit of six months The only item was one Negro man named Willis sold to William GIBBS for $325.00. [signed] William CAHOON, Adm'r. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 524. Account of sales of the property of Barny BALLANCE, dec'd., sold the 28th day of December 1829 Various buyers included: Cason G. SPENCER, Wm. R. PALMER, Timothy WINDLEY, James HENDERSON, Jones W. SPENCER, Samuel MASTERS, and Elizabeth BALLANCE. Total amount of sale was $243.94. [signed] Major CLARK, Adm'r. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 525. An inventory and account of sales of the property of Mary BAILY, dec'd., sold on 28th December 1829 on a credit of six months Various buyers included: Julia EASTER, William F. BELL, James MOORE, Jno. A. SEARS, Mat. BELL, Parker SWINDELL, Thos. CAPPS, and Ann RUE; Several notes were listed. [signed] R.M.G. MOORE, Adm'r. with will annexed ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 526. An account of sales & inventory of the property of Bened't. NEAL, dec'd., sold on the 10th & 15th September 1829 Various buyers at this very lengthy sale included: Ely MOONEY, David FULLER, Sparrow MIDETTE, Benj. M. GIBBS, John COLSTON, Gideon SERMAN, and Hiram NEAL; Several notes and judgments listed. [signed] James M. CLAUD & Thos. R. GIBBS, Executors ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 527. Account of sales of the estate of Ebenezer JESTER, dec'd., and inventory of said estate All the buyers listed were: Willis WILLIAMS, Louisa JESTER, John CREDLE, SENR., John CREDLE, and Silby SPENCER, JUNR.; One note against Banister MIDYETTE for $131.40 22nd February 1830 [signed] John CREDLE, Adm'r. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 528. In obedience to an order of Court, we have set off to Sally EASTER, widow of John EASTER, dec'd., one year's provision as follows: (partial listing) * 20 barrels corn * 500# lard * 1 sow & 3 pigs * 3 bushels rice * 1 lot flax * potatoes and slips * $28.50 in cash paid by the Adm'r. This 22nd Dec'r. 1829 [signed] Benj. FOREMAN, Jacob TOOLY, Thos. SEABROOK ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 529. Pursuant to an order from Court November Term 1829, we have allotted and set off to Elizabeth BALLANCE, widow, and family the following articles on December 25th 1829: (partial listing) * 15 barrels corn * 1 cow & calf * 1 bed & furniture * 8 fatted hogs * 55 pounds seed cotton * 1 linen wheel [signed] Wm. S. GIBBS, Ives SAUNDERSON, Silby WATSON ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 530. (This item was entirely marked thru and was probably not supposed to be in this book, however, it was readable so I included it here.) This indenture made 22nd day of February 1829 between Joseph THOMAS of Hyde County and John DAVIS of Hyde County. The said THOMAS doth put, place, and bind unto the said John DAVIS an orphan named Micajah, aged 4 years, to live after the manner of apprentice and servant until he shall attain the age of 21 years. And the said DAVIS doth covenant and agree with said THOMAS, his father, that he will teach and instruct the apprentice to read and write and also the art of farming. [signed] Joseph THOMAS, John DAVIS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 531. Spencer HENDERSON in account with Christopher GASKINS, guardian Mentions receiving money as his part of Matilda HENDERSON's estate. In obedience to an order of Court November Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance of $72.45 due the guardian calculated up to the 1st Jany. 1829. 18th Dec'r. 1829. [signed] Henry S. SPENCER, Thos. BALLANCE, William Sil. GIBBS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 532. Jones W. SPENCER & wife, executors to Jonathan SPENCER, dec'd., in account current with Agnes & Alice E. SPENCER by their guardian John T. DAVIS? Mentions Jonathan SPENCER's audited account with the estate of Edward SPENCER, 3rd, dec'd. I have this day examined the account and find a balance due Agnes & Alice E. SPENCER of $86.41 with interest calculated to this last day of Feby. 1830 [signed] W.S. GIBBS, Referee ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 533. Account of sales of George B. WINDFIELD sold Jany. 25th 1830 by C. SPENCER, adm'r. Various buyers included: David P. HATHAWAY, Benj. F. BONNER, Mary HARRIS, William COLDSTON, and Jeremiah CASON; Several accounts listed. I certify this account to be a true and just account of sales and inventory, all of which accounts are desperate. [signed] Caleb SPENCER, Adm'r. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ November Term 1829 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 534. David CARTER, SEN'R. 24 June 1827 / Probate: November Term 1829 I desire that all my just debts be paid and in particular that a fair and just settlement be made between me and my wife and my wife's children's children whom I am guardian for and them paid off out of the notes and money which I leave on hand and if this is not enough then the balance to be made up out of the surplus left to be sold. Wife: Susannah one Negro woman named Jude and her child Robbins together with all the children Jude may have; one Negro boy named David; all the property of every description that she had when I married her; a trunk I gave her, her choice of my horses, gig & harness, horse cart, one plow, 3 hoes, 2 axes; also all my hogs and provisions on hand such as in the smokehouse; 50 barrels of corn, 30 bushels of wheat, 150 weight of cotton in seed, all the flax on hand, and all the poultry and cattle in her mark. I lend her the use and labor of my Negro man George during her natural life. Daughter: Priscilla CARTER during her natural life to have one Negro girl named Jane and 47 acres of land that I bought of Henry GIBBS. If she should marry and have a child or children then I give it to them, but if she has no children then I give the Negro girl Jane to my son, David CARTER, after the death of Priscilla. And in case there are no lawful heirs of Priscilla, the 47 acres I give to my granddaughter Junnetta COX after Priscilla's death. Daughter: Naome COX I give 90 acres of land I bought at the execution sale of the property of Henry GIBBS and whereon Thomas HARRIS now lives. Also 50 acres at Pungo River Shallop Creek that I bought at the execution sale of the property of Tho. W. SATTERTHWAIT. Also 50 acres at Swan Quarter that I bought out of John SELBY's deed of trust to Benj. SAUNDERSON, Esq. Also my Negro man Pomp and $200 in notes. Daughter: Polly SWINDELL I give 50 acres on the Ridge that I bought at the execution sale of the property of Henry GIBBS whereon his father formerly lived. Also my Negro woman Isabella. Also I give her my Negro Tom Bolin? Son: David CARTER I give my gun, clock and watch and one set of silver table spoons, together with what I have already given him. Daughter: Betsy F. SPENCER I give 3 Negros named Ruth & Fanny, and after my wife's death my Negro man George with what I have already given her. Also my side board. Daughter: Barbara S. YOUNG I give 1091/2 acres at White Plains that I bought of Nasa FARROW, together with what I have already given her. As soon after my death as is convienent all the remainder of my personal property not legacied in this will is to be sold by my executor and added to what money, notes & debts are due me and applied to the pay of all my just debts and the $200 legacied to my daughter Naome COX, and if there is any left it is to be divided equally between my wife and my 3 daughters: Priscilla, Naome and Barbara. Executor: son, David CARTER Witnesses: Robert JENNETT, Hnery COHOON [signed] David CARTER, SR. {pgs. 608-610} ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 535. Rockshana MASON "being now very weak" 2 November 1829 / Probate: November Term 1829 Daughter: Sophia MASON I bequeath my man and half a set of chairs, a small pot and 1/2 the hogs. Daughter: Courtney MASON I bequeath our bed & bedstead, 1/2 set of china, a small red chest, 1/2 the hogs which are in my son's, John G. MASON, mark but I bought the mark. Witness: A.B. SWINDELL, Jephthia x SADLER [signed] Rockshana x MASON {pg. 610} ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 536. Richard COX "being weak in body" 21 September 1829 / Probate: November Term 1829 Wife: Naomy COX I give for her natural life one Negro man named Kider? and one Negro girl named Prudence; Also the sole use of all that part of my land and plantation where on I now live from a ditch crossing my plantation to Asby COX's including all that part from said ditch adjoining the main road with the privilege of getting fire wood. Also one mare, one riding chair, harness & cart, one plow, 2 beds & furniture, one table and 6 sitting chairs. Son: Jesse COX 1/2 of my land and plantation on Far Creek adjoining the lands of the late Anson GIBBS' heirs with 1/2 the bricks contained in the two chimneys; one horse colt and 1/2 of Negro boy Frank. Son: David COX 1/2 of my land and plantation on Far Creek adjoining Thomas SAUNDERSON with 1/2 the bricks contained in the 2 old chimneys; one young horse and 1/2 Negro Frank. Son: Richard COX 1/2 my land and plantation whereon I now live adjoining Benj. SPENCER, reserving the life estate of that part I lent my wife. Son: Benjamin COX 1/2 of my land whereon I now live, it being that part I bought of Abram COX, reserving only unto my wife a life estate in the same. Sons: Richard & Benjamin COX to divide a Negro boy named Jack. Daughters: Mahala COX & Elizabeth COX to have all the residue of my Negros and other estate after paying my just debts and expenses. Executors: friends, Benj. SAUNDERSON & David CARTER, JR. Witness: Selby SPENCER, JR., Ashbay COX [signed] Richard COX {pgs. 610-612} ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 537. Joseph M. GIBBS, ward, in account current with Thomas B. GIBBS, guardian Mentions rent received on 1/4 of the plantation from 1826-1829. Pursuant to an order of Court, we have examined the account and find a balance due the guardian of $4.98 this Nov'r. 30th 1829. [signed] John W. ROPER, Thomas BALLANCE, David CARTER ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 538. John W. GIBBS, ward, in account current with Thomas B. GIBBS, guardian Mentions rent received on 1/4 of the plantation from 1826-1829 Pursuant to an order of Court August Term 1829, we have examined the account and find a balance due the guardian of 951/3 cents. [signed] same as above item ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 539. Reuben GIBBS, dec'd., in account current with Thos. B. GIBBS, guardian (states Adm'r. in another place) Mentions paid John COLSTON $5.00 for making the coffin. Pursuant to an order of Court, we have examined the account and find a balance due the administrator of $23.69 this 30th Nov'r. 1829. [signed] same as above item ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 540. William WATSON, Adm'r., in account current with the estate of Valentine GIBBS, dec'd. Mentions received $329.91 from Oliver GIBBS, executor of Cason GIBBS. Pursuant to an order of Court August Term 1829, we have settled the account and find a balance due the estate of $2774.42. Done at the Court House near the Lake Landing this 1st day of December 1829. [signed] Benj. SAUNDERSON, Wm. SELBY, James McCLAUD ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 541. Estate of Bryan BAILEY, dec'd., in account current with Matthias BELL, Administrator Vouchers from Feby 1827 - May 1829; Mentions hire of Negro Ambros for 1828 & 1829. Pursuant to an order of Court Feby. Term 1829, we have examined and settled the account and find a sum of $449.26 due the estate this 22nd of May 1829. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ END OF BOOK 4 Copyright 1999 ********************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. **********************************************************************