THE ARNOLD FAMILY ASSOCIATION OF THE SOUTH _____________________________________________________________________________ UNPUBLISHED FILES - VIRGINIA COUNTIES - Volume 3 _____________________________________________________________________________ Table of Contents Index to Virginia Estates 1800-1865 1 Vol. 8 – Counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Greensville, Henrico, James City, Prince George, Surry, and Sussex; Cities of Petersburg, Richmond, and Williamsburg Albemarle County Abstracts Deed & Will Book 1 – 1748-1752 1 Abstracts Will Book 2 – 1752-1764 & 1764-1775 1 Abstracts Deed Book 2 – 1758-1761 2 Abstracts Deed Book 3 – 1761-1764 3 Bedford County Abstracts Will Book 2 - 1788-1803 4 Abstracts Will Books 4-A and 4-B - 1811-1817 4 Abstracts Will Book 6 – 1823-1827 5 Abstracts Will Book G-7 – 1828 – 1831 6 Botetourt County Marriages 1770-1853 7 Buckingham County Land Tax Summaries and Implied Deeds – 1782-1814 8 Land Tax Summaries and Implied Deeds – 1815-1840 8 Essex County Abstracts Will Book 5 – 1730-1735 8 Abstracts Will Book 6 – 1735-1743 8 Abstracts Will Book 7 – 1743-1747 8 Abstracts Will Book 7 and 8 – 1745-1748 9 Abstracts Will Book 8 – 1748-1750 9 Abstracts Deeds 1753-1754; Wills 1750 9 Vestry Book of South Farnham Parish 1739-1779 9 Land Records – 1752-1761, 1761-1772, 1772-1786 9 Gloucester County Register of Abingdon Parish – 1677-1780 10 Vestry Book of Petsworth Parish – 1677-1793 10 Goochland County Court Order Book 3 – 1731-1735 10 Halifax County Plea Book I – 1752-1755 10 Court Orders, Plea Book II, Part 1 – 1755-1758 10 Abstracts Will Book O – 1752-1773 11 Abstracts Will Book 1 – 1773-1783 12 Abstracts Will Book 2 – 1783-1792 13 Abstracts Will Book 3 – 1792-1797 14 Abstracts Deed Book 8? – 1767-1772 14 Abstracts Deed Book 9 – 1773-1775 15 Abstracts Deed Book 10 – 1775-1778 16 Abstracts Deed Book 11-12 – 1778-1784 16 Abstracts Deed Book 13-14 – 1784-1790 17 Abstracts Deed Book 15 – 1790-1793 18 Abstracts Deed Book 16 – 1793-1796 18 Henry County Abstracts Wills – Vol. I & II – 1777-1820 19 King George County Abstracts Will Book 1 - 1752-1780 20 Louisa County Orders – 1742-1744, 1744-1747, 1747-1748, 1766, 1772, 22 1767-1768, 1768-1769, 1769-1770, 1770-1772, 1766-1774 Marriages – 1815-1861 24 Abstracts Deed Books – 1742-1744, 1744-1746 24 Abstracts Deed Books A & B – 1742-1759 25 Abstracts Deed Books C, C ½, D, and D ½ - 1759-1774 26 Abstracts Deed Books E & F – 1774-1790 26 Guardian Bonds; Order Book 1774-1782; Minute Book 1784-87 27 Pittsylvania County Old Survey Book 1 – 1746-1782 28 Old Survey Book 2 – 1797-1829 28 Inventories & Accounts Current – 1770-1797 28 Abstracts Deed Book 4 – 1774-1778 29 Abstracts Deed Book 6 – 1778-1780 29 Abstracts Deed Books ? – 1791–1794 29 -1- “Index to Virginia Estates 1800-1865” Compiled by Wesley E. Pippenger, Virginia Genealogical Society, Richmond, VA (2007) Vol. 8 - Counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Greensville, Henrico, James City, Prince George, Surry, and Sussex; Cities of Petersburg, Richmond, and Williamsburg p. 24 Name Location What Year Reference(s) ARNOLD, MARTIN Richmond City Will 1865 HCW23:457 ARNOLD, MARTIN Richmond City Appraisal 1865 HCW23:461 Albemarle County “Virginia County Court Records, Deed and Will Abstracts of Albemarle County, Virginia, 1748-1752 – Albemarle County Deeds and Wills No. 1 – May 1748 – 21 September 1752” Edited and published by Ruth and Sam Sparacio, The Antient Press, McLean VA (1990) No ARNOLD references (See “The Deeds of Amherst County, Virginia, 1761-1807 and Albemarle County, Virginia 1748-1763” by the Rev. Bailey Fulton Davis (reprinted by Southern Historical Press, Easley SC (1979) in previous Unpublished Virginia records – Vol. 1) “Virginia County Court Records, Albemarle County, Virginia, Wills (Book 2) 1752-1764” Edited and published by Ruth and Sam Sparacio, The Antient Press, McLean, VA (2000) (Abstracts taken from Albemarle County Will Book 2, 1752-1785, pages 1-162 for Courts held 9th November 1752-12 April 1764) No ARNOLD references “Virginia County Court Records, Albemarle County, Virginia, Wills 1764-1775” Edited and published by Ruth and Sam Sparacio, The Antient Press, McLean, VA (2000) (Abstracts taken from Albemarle County Will Book 2, 1752-1785, pages 163-324 for Courts held April 1764-October 1775) p. 11-12 Will Book 2, 1752-1785, pp 179-180 In the name of God, Amen this Ninth day of May in the year of Our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty five …, I SAMUEL ARNOLD of the Parish of Saint Ann in the County of Albemarle in the Colony of Virginia, Yeoman, being sick and weak of body but of good and perfect mind and memory … I commit to the earth to be buryed with such charges and in such place as my dear wife, MARTHA ARNOLD, shall think good and touching the distribution of my worldly goods I dispose of the same as followeth, First, I will as all I justly owe be truly paid; Item. I give and bequeath the rest of my Estate both real and personal, viz, lands and goods, to my well beloved wife, MARTHA ARNOLD, and her heirs and assigns for ever; And lastly I do appoint my dearly beloved wife, MARTHA ARNOLD, my whole and sole Executrix of this my Last Will and Testament and do ratify and confirm this to be my Last Will and Testament hereby making void all former Wills and Testaments by me heretofore made, in Witness whereof I the said SAMUEL ARNOLD do hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written. SAMUEL (his mark) ARNOLD Signed sealed published and openly declared by the Testator in the presence of us the under written Thomas Stockton James Johnson David Dove Benjamin McCord At Albemarle July Court 1765. This will was proved by the Oaths of David Dove and Benjamin McCord, witnesses thereto, and ordered to be recorded, and on the motion of MARTHA ARNOLD who made Oath according to Law, Certificate is granted her according to Law on giving security, whereupon she with Thomas Stockton and Robert Logan, her Securitys, entered into and acknowledged their Bond accordingly. Test: Henry Fry, D. C. p. 15-16 Will Book 2, 1752-1785, pp 186-188 July 20th day 1765. The Estate of SAMUEL ARNALL (sic) offered to be appraised vizt. To one bay mair and colt, to one sorrel horse, to one gray mair, to eight cows, to thirty hogs and four calves, to nineteen sheep and one gun; to two pots and one pan and other lumber; to four reep hooks some old tools and one iron, to a parcel of old puter one Bible and a looking glass; to one old couch and table one flax wheal and one woolen wheal, to six pails tubs and trenchers, to five chears two chests and one small trunk, to John Bayse’s Bond; to one pair of sheep shears two feather beds and one chaff bed, to three bags and an old saddle bag, one woman’s saddle; to one small jug and four bottles, to a parcel of old axes, one mattox and fro, wedges, two collers, hames and traces, to one sithe and cradle bar sheare and fixings, to one iron tooth harrow, two brass cocks, two dear skins, one grindstone and some old lumber; to one Copper Still, one cart twenty spoons and one bull, to one spice mortar and lumber, to two hundred and thirty acres of land “L80” (sic), to sum salt, sum wool and one man’s saddle, to one coat and jacket, sum yarn, nine pounds of thred, one old hat, a paire of gloves, one shirt, two paire of shoes and a bucket, and one great coat and brush, to one coat, to two jackets and one paire breeches, to one leather jacket, to a shirt and trousers, to five paire of stockings and two paire of leggings, one handkerchief, fifty bushells of wheat, fifty bushells of oats, ten bushells of barley, hemp and flax, ten bushells of rye and a wheat fann; Totalled 224-2-10. In Obedience to an Order of Albemarle Court we have appraised the Estate of SAMUEL ARNALL, deceased, in current money to two hundred twenty four pounds, two shillings and ten pence. Christopher Sheperd William Terrell Lewis David Lewis, Junr. Albemarle September Court 1765 This Inventory and Appraisment were returned to Court and ordered to be recorded. Test. Henry Fry, D. C. -2- “Deed Abstracts of Albemarle County, Virginia, Deed Book 2 (9 February 1758-12 March 1761)” Edited and Published by Ruth and Sam Sparacio, McLean, VA (1988) p. 21 Deed Book 2, pp 70-71 This Indenture made the eight day of November in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred and fifty eight between David Lewis of St. Anns Parrish in Albemarle County of the one part and Richard Wood of the same County witnesseth that David Lewis for sum of Twenty pounds currant money to him paid doth sell Richd. Wood and to his heirs a certain parcel of land lying in Parrish of St. Anns in the County of Albemarle afforesaid and on the branches of Ivey Creek and bounded Beginning at a white oak of SAML. ARNOLDs line and with his line South and East to a hickory…. p. 62 Deed Book 2, pp 213-215 This Indenture made this thirty first day of October in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred and fifty seven by and between John Low Junr. of St. Ann’s Parish in Albemarle County of the one part and BENJA. ARNOLD of the same County and Parish of the other part witnesseth that the said John Low Junr. for sum of one hundred and thirty five pounds current money to him paid doth sell BENJA. ARNOLD one parcel of land containing two hundred and fifty acres be the same more or less lying in the Parh. and County aforesaid on both sides of Willises River and part of a tract of land which is fifty acres was purchased of John Childres by the said John Low and the other one hundred acres of Daniel Johns sd Low purchased also by the said John Low Junr and is the land and plantation whereon the said John Low Junr. now lives and bounded ajoyning the lands of John Childres, Nathl. Jefferiss, Daniel Johnson Low and John Coock with all and singular the appurtenances belonging… John Low Junr. Presence Wm. Johns Allan Parker Joseph Evans At a Court held for Albemarle County the 11th day of November 1757. This Indenture and Memorandum were proved by the oaths of Allan Parker and Joseph Evans two of the Witnesses thereto and at a Court held for the said County the fourteenth day of February 1760 The said Indenture Memorandum and Receipt were proved by the oath of William Johns the other witness thereto and ordered to be recorded. p. 80 Deed Book 2, pp 284-287 This Indenture made this tenth day of July in the thirty third year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the second and year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred and sixty Between Richard Woods of the Parish of St Ann Albemarle County Colony and Dominion of Virginia Merchant and Margaret his Wife of the one part and William Forbes of the Parish, County and Colony aforesaid Schoolmaster Witnesseth that Richard Woods and Margaret his wife for sum of Twenty five pounds current money aforesaid to them paid doth sell until William Forbes and to his heirs a certain parcell of land lying and being in sd County on the head of Ivey Creek and bounded Beginning at a white oak in SAMUEL ARNOLDs and with his line South and East to a hickory … to a white oak in William Woodses line and with his lines … Richard Woods At a Court held for Albemarle County the 10th day of July 1760. This Indenture Memorandum and Receipt were acknowledged by Richard Woods party… -3- “Deed Abstracts of Albemarle County, Virginia, Deed Book 3 (12 February 1761-9 August 1764)” Edited and Published by Ruth and Sam Sparacio, McLean, VA (1988) p. 26 Deed Book 3, pp. 93-95 This Indenture made this Tenth day of September in the year of our Lord God one thousand seven hundred and sixty one between William Forbes of the Parish of St. Ann County of Albemarle Colony and Dominion of Virginia School Master and Mary his Wife of one part and John Spencer of the Parish and County aforesaid Overseer of the other part Witnesseth that for sum of Twenty six pounds of current money to him paid doth sell John Spencer his heirs a certain tract of land lying on the head of Ivy Creek and bounded Beginning at a white oak of SAMUEL ARNOLD’s and with this line … to a white oak in William Woods line…. Containing one hundred and seventy five acres be the same more or less… Wm. Forbes Mary (her mark) Forbes Presence John Bell Richd. Nalley Chas. Lambert At a Court held for Albemarle County the xth (sic) day of Septmeber 1761. This Indenture memorandum and receipt were acknowledged by William Fores and Mary his Wife parties thereto and ordered to be recorded previous to which she was privily examined as the Law directs. p. 56 Deed Book 3, pp 218-222 Know all men by these presents that I David Lewis of the Parish of St. Anns in County of Albemarle for Divers good and sufficient causes me thereunto moving have made ordained authorized and appointed Alexander Baine of Henrico County my true and lawfull Attorney irrevocable in my name but for the sole use and benefit of him the said Alexander Baine to ask, demand, sue for, recover and receive from the several persons whose names are mentioned in the Schedule hereunto annexed the several sums of money or Tobo. Set against the names of the said persons in the said Schedule which is signed with my proper hand and which said sumes of money or Tobacco are now due and owing to me by and from the persons… Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seall this twenty third day of July Anno Dom one thousand seven hundred and sixty two. David Lewis Junr. Presence Thos. Morris Robert Blaine (List includes: SAMUEL ARNALL, Albemarle, Eleven pounds fifteen shillings and ten pence 3 farthings) -4- Bedford County “Abstracts of Bedford County, Virginia, Will Book 2 with Inventories and Accounts 1788-1803” Abstracted and Edited by Joida Whitten (1980) No ARNOLD References “Will Book 4-A and 4-B - Feb. 1811-Nov. 1817 – including Appraisements and Inventories, Sales, and Allotments” by Belle G. Harrell and June M. Slaughter, Iberian Publishing Co., Athens, GA (1998) p. 56 WB 4-A, p 169-170 Lee, Richard – signed 22 Dec 1811, proved 23 Aug 1814 Executors – Friends Edward Watts and John Dabney (who refused to act at probate) Witnesses – Christopher Anthony, Jr., Roderick Taliaferro Bequests, devises, etc: wife, Tabitha Lee; nephew Alexander Lee, son of my brother, John; Garret Lee and his children; Tabitha Andrews and her children; Richard Lee, son of William and his children; Nancy Lee, daughter of William Lee and her children; John Lee, son of William and his children; Rebecca Lee, wife of Beverly Lee and her children; Avy, or Evy, Hicks, wife of William Hix (sic) and her children; Elizabeth Fowler and her children; PATEY (sic) ARNOLD and her children. -5- “Abstracts of Will Book 6, September 1823 – December 1827 including Appraisements and Inventories, Sales and Allotments” by Belle G. Harrell, Iberian Publishing Co., Athens, GA (1998) p. 41 Will Book 6 – 1823-1827 Hill, Mary Accounts, pages 92-94 dated Mar 1818/Nov 1823; returned/recorded 25 July 1824 Trustee: Joseph C. Higginbotham (trustee for Mrs. Mary Hill and children) Commissioners: Chs. Whitely, Pascal Buford, Wm. N. Sherman Names mentioned: P. Buford; Miss Williamson (for weaving); Miss Halley (weaving); William Thompson; SAMUEL ARNOLD; John Thomson; Isaac St. Clair; Doctr. Foote; Doctr. Markle; Mrs. Mary Hill; George W. Higginbotham; Read Montgomery; Cabal Anderson; Wm. Whitely and Company; Thomas S. McClelland; Willis H. Wills; cash pd for moving Mrs. Hill and family from Nelson to Bedford. Slaves: Billy and Dolly (whiskey bought for….); ARNOLD and Jacob (These are assumed to be slaves since only the first names are given, but weren’t identified as such in the accounts.) p. 88 Will Book 6 – 1823-1827 Thomson (sic), Pleasant Accounts, pages 179-182 dated 27 Nov 1812/28 Feb 1825; returned/recorded 28 Feb 1825/28 Mar 1825 Administrator: William Thompson Commissioners: John Haynes, John P. Gray, Wm. Campbell Names mentioned: S. Read and Co.; R. Claytor; Colo. John Taylor; Robert Kyle and Co.; paper for children (unnamed); R. Wiley; A. Evans’ shop; William Read; E. M. Eubank; Jos. C. Higginbotham; Mrs. Thomson (remainder her thirds); William Otey; J. Haynes; 3 spelling books; Stephen Johnston (for schooling); J. Becknal; William Read; R. & H. Kyle; Evans and Haynes Shop; Samuel Read and Co.; W. and C Whitely and Co.; Callohill Minnis; James Otey (for schooling); W. Nimmo (for schooling); D. Shanks (hat for John); Robert Wiley (goods from Louisa); hat for William; goods for Louisa (? see previous); J. Robertson (schooling Wm.); goods for Lucinda and William; goods for Polly; John N. Johnston (schooling); Samuel Williams; E. M. Eubank; SAM’L ARNOLD; Pleasant Thomson; ref. to Botetourt. -6- “Abstracts of Will Book G-7 Bedford County Virginia, includes Appraisements and Inventories, Sales and Allotments – January 1828 – September 1831” Abstracted and compiled by Belle G. Harrell, Iberian Publishing Co., Athens, GA (1998) p. 54 Irvine, William Inventory and Appraisement, pages 340-344 Appraisers: Thomas Andrews, MOSBY ARNOLD, Tilghman A. Cobbs Returned/recorded 28 June 1830 Slaves (listed by name) p. 58 Lee, Richard Division of slaves, pages 117-118 Dated: 18 Dec 1828 Appraisers: James S. Dillard, Peter Austin, Jack Roberts, Wm. C. Leftwich, Thos. R. Claytor Returned/recorded: 26 Jan 1829 Legatees: Richard Lee; Nathaniel H. Price in right of his wife Nancy (late Nancy Lee); Thomas Andrews in right of wife Tabith Andrews; Garnett Lee; Rebecca Lee; JOHN ARNOLD in right of wife PATSEY ARNOLD; John Lee; John Fowler in right of wife Elizabeth Fowler; William (?) Hicks/Evy (or Avy) Hicks. p. 116 Woodford, Thomas Sales, pages 481-486 Dated: 28/29 Oct 1830 Executors: Shepherd Woodford, John Martin Returned/recorded: 23 May 1831 References: John Martin; Shepherd Woodford; John Robertson; Thomas Wade; William Krantz; William Drury; WILLIAM ARNOLD; Samuel Hughes; Jno. Robertson; Joseph Weeks; Samuel G. Tinsley; B. Overstreet; Daniel Updike; Henry Wilks; Henry Adams; Caleb Fugerson; Henry Woodford; Mrs. James; John Dixon; Jacob Woodford; Thomas Creasy; Henry Shepherd; Mrs. Dixon (and others). -7- Botetourt County “Botetourt County Marriages, 1770-1853” Vol. 1 by John Vogt and T. William Kethley, Jr., Iberian Publishing Co, Athens, GA (1987) p. 35-36 12 Jan 1835 ABRAM ARNOLD – SARAH WYSONG. Bond: Fayette Wysong, father; Minister, Absalom C. Dempsey (Bapt.) 22 Jan 1835 17 Apr 1804 DANIEL ARNOLD – SUSANNA GRAYBILL. Minister, John Helms 7 Nov 1831 DANIEL ARNOLD, JR. – NANCY MYERS. Bond: John Myers, father; minister, Joel Crumpacker 17 Nov 1831 p. 329 (Woman’s names) 19 Feb 1836 BETTY ARNOLD – GEORGE RILEY. Bond: SAMUEL ARNOLD, father. 30 Mar 1836 ELIZABETH ARNOLD – JOHN LINKENHOGER. Bond: DANIEL ARNOLD, father; Minister, Absalom C. Dempsey (Bapt.) 31 Mar 1836 3 Oct 1825 HANNAH ARNOLD – HENRY MYERS. Bond: DANIEL ARNOLD, father; Minister, Absalom C. Dempsey (Bapt.) 20 Oct 1825 10 Mar 1834 LIDDIA ARNOLD – SAMUEL GRAYBILL. Bond: DANIEL ARNOLD, father. 12 Feb 1839 MARY ARNOLD – PHILIP FIREBAUGH JR. Bond: DANIEL ARNOLD, father; Minister, Absalom C. Dempsey (Bapt.) 14 Feb 1839 -8- Buckingham County “Land Tax Summaries and Implied Deeds 1782-1814, Vol. 1” by Roger G. Ward, Iberian Publishing Co., Athens, GA p. 16 ARNOLD, JAMES. 1784 to 1814, Bought: 1784 – 400 acres from Richard Lee. In 1814, residence not known. ARNOLD, JOHN. 1782 to 1787, 1791, 1793. Sold: 1791 – 191 acres to David McCormick. In 1787 stated to be from Prince Edward County. ARNOLD, ZACHERIAH. 1788. “Land Tax Summaries and Implied Deeds 1815-1840, Vol. 2” by Roger G. Ward, Iberian Publishing Co., Athens, GA p. 16 ARNOLD, JAMES. 1815 to 1817. Sold: 1816 – 117 acres (long since) to Alexander Forbes. 1817 – his land 50 acres (? of Benjamin Moore) sold to Ben. H. Watkins. Essex County “Will Abstracts of Essex County – 1730-1735 Will Book No. 5 – 15 December 1730 – 27 February 1735) Edited and Published by Ruth and Sam Sparacio, McLean, VA (1988) No ARNOLD References “Will Abstracts of Essex County – 1735-1743 Will Book No. 6 – 20 January 1735 – 17 May 1743” Edited and Published by Ruth and Sam Sparacio, McLean, VA (1989) p. 92-93 Will Book pp. 262-263 1739 Dr. the Estate of Thomas Jones dec’d (some entries) paid Thomas Callawlay p Obligation (26-17-1); paid Rodrick Gordon; to Richd Holt; pd Dr. Mungo Roy; pd Quit rents for 610 acres of land; pd Martha Willard; pd Joseph Sorrell; pd Mr. John Corrie’s Store acct; paid Mr. John Harvies Store do; pd William Griffing; pd Thomas Loyed for Taylors work; pd John Andrews; pd Honorous Powell; pd Joseph Cross; pd funeral expenses; pd Martin Willard; pd William Boulware for levies; pd Thomas Brown; pd appraisers fees; to 16 barrels Indian Corn; to 35 bushells Wheat; to Quit rents of 800 acres of land. Contra by the first Inventory returned; by the additional Inventory returned; by cash from Wm. Sale; by cash from Wm. Upshaw; by do from George Turner; by do from WM. ARNOLD; by do from James Bowie; by do from Wm. Brown; by do from John Barbee; by do from Antho. Garnett; by do from Robert Farmer; by do from John Fox; by do from Wm. Boulware; by do from James Webb; by do Wm. Watson; two negro children born since the appraisment named Simon and Whipster valued to Five pounds each; Errors Excepted per Mary Jones Exectrx the 14th July 1740. At a Court held for Essex County at Tappa. on the 15th day of July 1740 Mistress Mary Jones produced this Account of her Administration of the Estate of Thomas Jones Gent dec’d and made oath thereto which was allowed by the Court and admitted to record. “Virginia County Court Records Will Abstract of Essex County, VA 1743-1747” Edited and Published by Ruth and Sam Sparacio, The Antient Press, McLean, VA (1991) No ARNOLD references -9- “Virginia County Court Records Will Abstract of Essex County, VA 1745-1748” Edited and Published by Ruth and Sam Sparacio, The Antient Press, McLean, VA (1991) p. 5 Will Book pp. 335-339 Amy Baker – In the name of God Amen. I Amy Baker of Essex County and Parish of Southfarnham being sick and weak of body but of perfect sence and memory thanks be given to Almighty God … do make this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following; that is to say, First and principally I render my Soul into the hands of Almighty God …my body I commit to ye Ground to be decently buried at ye discretion of my Executors hereafter named … I give and bequeath the same as followeth, Vizt. Imprimis. I give and bequeath to my Grand Daughter, Amy Gatewood, ye Daughter of my Son, James Gatewood, one Negro boy named Bristol and a Negro girl named Frank, together with my Tract of Land called Norths Hole; to her and her heirs lawfully begotten of her Body forever; Also a feather bed and furniture, also one Cow and Calfe, one Iron Pott and a Sow and Piggs; Item. I give and bequeath to my Grand Daughter, Ann Gatewood, the Daughter of my son, James Gatewood, one Negro woman named Jenny and her increase, also a Negro boy called Will, to her and her heirs lawfully begotten of her body forever; Item. My Will and desire is that if either of my said Grand Daughters aforesaid should die and leave no such lawful issue or die unmarried, that then her part so dying to go to the survivor and her heirs lawfully begotten of her body forever; Item. I give to my Grand Son, Benjamin Gatewood, the Son of my Son, James Gatewood, the Tract of Land that I now live on and a Negro named Guy to him and his heirs lawfully begotten of his body forever; Item. I give to my Grand Son, James Gatewood, the Son of my Son, James Gatewood, one Negro named Essix and a Negro named Sarah, to him and his heirs lawfully begotten of his body forever; Item. I give and bequeath all my Wearing Cloaths to be equally divided between my three Daughters, FRANCES ARNOLD, Amy Scott and Sarah Farguson; Item. I give to Kathariane Gatewood, the Widow of my Son, William Gatewood, one Gold Ring of Twenty shillings price; Item. I give my Grand Daughter, Amy, the Daughter of my Son, John Gatewood, one Gold ring; Item. My will and desires is that all the rest residue and remainder of my Estate whatsoever that is not already bequeathed or given away, I give and bequeath to be equally divided between my seven Children, Vizt, John Gatewood, Thomas Gatewood, Henry Gatewood, James Gatewood, FRANCES ARNOLD, Amy Scott and Sarah Farguson; Lastly, I consistute and appoint my two Sons, Thomas Gatewood and James Gatewood, my whole and sole Executors to this my last Will and Testament revoking disanualling and making void all former or other Wills by the heretofore made and appointing this to be my last Will and Testament in manner and form aforesaid in Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this fourth day of April Anno Dom: one thousand seven hundred and forty four. Amy (her mark) Baker Publish’d and Declared in presence Thomas Barker Mary (her mark) Anderson At a Court held for Essex County at Tappahannock on the 18th day of June Anno Dom: 1745 This Last Will and Testament of Amy Baker deceased was presented in Court by Thomas and James Gatewood, the Executors therein named, who made oath thereto, And being also proved by the oaths of all the witnesses thereto was ordered to be recorded; And a Certificate was granted to ye said Thomas and James for obtaining a probate thereof in due form. Test: John Lee, Cl Cur. “Virginia County Records Will Abstracts, Essex County, VA 1748-1750” (Book 8 Cont’d) Edited and Published by Ruth and Sam Sparacio, The Antient Press, McLean, VA (1992) No ARNOLD references “Virginia County Court Records Deed and Will Book Essex County, VA - Deeds 1753-1754 Wills 1750” Transcript by Lydia Sparacio Bontempo, The Antient Press (2004) No ARNOLD references “The Vestry Book of South Farnham Parish Essex County, VA 1739-1779” by Ann K. Blomquist, Willow Bend Books, Westminster, MD (2005) No ARNOLD references “Essex County, Virginia Land Records 1752-1761” (Deed Books 26, 27, 28) “Essex County, Virginia Land Records 1761-1772” (Deed Books 29, 30) “Essex County, Virginia Land Records 1772-1786” (Deed Books 31, 32) by Mary M. Brewer, Colonial Roots, Lewes, DE (2006) No ARNOLD references -10- Gloucester County “The Register of Abingdon Parish, Gloucester County, VA 1677-1780” Compiled by Robert W. Robins, Honford House, Arlington, VA p. 8 ARNALL, THOMAS WOODWORTH, son of WILLIAM and ANN ARNALL, was baptized February 18, 1704/5. T29, R 25, S76 ARNOLD, WILLIAM, son of WILLIAM ARNOLD, was baptized September 21, 1707. T32, R27, S77 “The Vestry Book of Petsworth Parish, Gloucester County, VA 1677-1793” Transcribed, annotated and indexed by C. G. Chamberlayne, Reprinted Clearfield Co., Inc., Baltimore, MD (1999) No ARNOLD references Goochland County “Goochland County Virginia Court Order Book 3 – 1731-1735” by Ann K. Blomquist, Heritage Books, Westminster, MD (2006) No ARNOLD references Halifax County “Plea Book 1 Halifax County, Virginia, 1752-1755” by Marian Dodson Chiarito (1988) p. 120 At a Court held for Halifax County, 16 January 1755… p. 487-488 The Court proceeds to lay the County Levy as follows, Viz: To the Clk of this Court for annual salary 1240 The Sheriff for same 1240 The King’s attny for same 1240 David Wall for Wolf Heads 4 old 2 young 500 (Others) John Boyd asse James Lee 1 do 100 (Others) Nathl. Terry do Abner Harbour 3 do 300 (Others) do do JOHN ARNOLD 2 do 5 do 450 (Others) “Halifax County VA Court Orders 1755-1758 – Plea Book No. 2, Part 1” by T. L. C. Genealogy, Miami Beach, FL (1992) No ARNOLD references -11- “Will Book O 1752-1773 Halifax County, VA” by Marian Dodson Chiarito (1982) p. 43-44 Will Book p. 265 James Hendrick will. “… in a low state of health.” The place whereon I lived to be sold 200 acres of land to pay debts and to school my children and the rest for the use of my family and the rest of the land I had of George Green and that I bought of Thomas Justice and all household goods I leave to be equally divided between my five children and wife, namely Drusila my wife, Elijah, Moses, Marrena, Lucy, Cahhurt (sic). Exr. Drusila Hendrick and Obediah Hendrick and Moses Hendrick, Sean. my only and sowl executors. Ye third day January 1769. James Hendrick Wit: Moses Hendrick Thomas Whitlock JNO. ARNOLD Codicil: 3 January 1769. I give unto my dear beloved wife Drusilla Hendrick one negro slave Peter during her natural life and then to be sold and money divided equally amongst my children before mentioned. Estate not to be appraised. James Hendrick Wit: JNO. ARNOLD Moses Hendrick Thomas Whitlock WP 17 August 1769. Presented by Drusilla, widow, relict and Exrx. and proved by two of wit. Sec: Anthony Colquit p. 58 Will Book p. 349 John Popham will “I John Popham of the County of Charlotte… sick and weak…” To my son John Popham my horse, saddle and bridle, bed and furniture, a parcel of pewter now in his possession, two guns and my books, a large and small smiths vice, a box of small tools and other things lodged at Mr. Wm. Bookers in Prince Edward, on provision sd John Popham shall pay to Walter Spence and Samuel Wimbish, Merchants two small debts which I stood security for. Otherwise as much of devised effects to be sold for discharging debts and he shall have no more of my estate. To my granddaughter Lydia Popham a Bond of 70 Pounds 3 Shillings and what ready money I may be possest of. Also a feather bed and blanket, both new. A black walnut chest and fishing sain to be sold, etc., etc., until sd Lydia come to age or married but if she should die under age or unmarried to fall to my son John Popham. Exr: Robert Caldwell of Charlotte County my sole Executor. Not dated John Popham Wit: Thomas Spragin Reubin Abney Elijah Hunt George Brown WP 17 December 1772. Presented by the Exr and proved by two of the wit. Sec: John Logan p. 351 – Inventory and Appraisement Among items listed: household goods, a parcel of books, a pr stillyards, 1 ram, sheep, 1 cow, 5 shotes. Appraisers: Robert Kent, FRAN.S ARNOLD, James Davenport, Joseph Johnson. Returned: 20 --- 1772. -12- “Will Book 1 1773-1783 Halifax County, VA” by Marian Dodson Chiarito (1984) p. 4 Will Book 1, p. 11 Evan Evans – Inventory and Appraisement Dated 19 March 1773 Wm. Evans, Admr Among items listed: Steare yearlen, one young Maire, plantation tools, household goods. Total: 7.5.9 Signed: (?) Slaughter, FRAS. ARNOLD, Joseph Moor Returned: 17 June 1773. O. R. p. 59 Will Book 1, p. 265 John McFarline – Inventory and Appraisement Dated: 3 May 1779 Among items listed: Household goods, 8 plates and 1 dish, pewter spoons, knives and forks, 1 box iron and heaters, candlestick, cotton wheel, flax do., washing tub and pail, 4 books, 1 razor and glass, 1 trunk, 2 basketts, 1 pine table. Total: 55.11.6 Appraisers: Leonard Baker, James Bell, WM. ARNOLD Returned: 17 June 1779 p. 75 Will Book 1, p. 318 Thomas Whitlock will. “…being sick and in a lowe state of helth but in my senceyes and mind…” To my beloved wife Elizabeth Whitlock during life one negro man Ben, one black mare, household furniture and plantation tools (names many items including “all my books of Divenity”) the house and plantation whereon I live and 100 acres ajoyning to it. And as to the rest of my estate to be sold to the highest bider for ready money and equally divided among my seven children beginning at my son John Whitlock, Thomas Whitlock, PATTY ARNOLD, Morning Medley, Temprence Bartlet, Gilly Lipscombe, Leucy Whitlock, my dearly beloved children and at the death of my wife that part lent her to be sold by Exr. and divided in the same manner. Exr: loving frends Jeremiah Pate and William Edwards WD 27 December 1779 Thomas Whitlock Wit: John Estes Mathew Pate Edard (sic) Dowdy Elizabeth Edwards WP 15 June 1780. Presented by Jeremiah Pate and William Edwards Exr and proved by two wit. O.R. Sec: John Shackelford, Joseph Gill and Thomas Lipscomb -13- “Will Book 2 1783-1792 Halifax County, VA” by Marian D. Chiarito and James H. Prendergast p. 9 Will Book 2, p. 40 Hampton Wade – Estate Sale 10 March 1767 Very long list of names of Buyers Mentioned: (Includes) FRANCIS ARNOLD, JOHN ARNOLD p. 17 Will Book 2, p. 91 James Ligon, orphan of Joseph Ligon To: Clothing, board and schooling, one fourth of an alteration of land, tax of two small negroes, tax of land, board of negroes. Total 11.9.5 1/4. By: cash for sundries, bond on JAMES ARNOLD, bond on Judith Ligon, bond on John Cox (bonds due 25 Dec 1782), bond on Luke Wade, cash for 1 colt. Total: 28.8.2 1/2 . Balance due: 16.18.9 p. 20 Will Book 2, p. 114 Robert Kent – Will. “… being of sound and perfect mind and memory… “ I lend to my beloved wife Mary all my goods and chattels land and tenements during her natural life, and after her death I give the tract of land containing four hundred ac. to my beloved sons John Kent and Peterfield Kent to be divided equally the upper part including the house and plantation whereon I now live to Peterfield, and the lower end of sd tract to John. To my beloved sons Robert Kent and Obadiah Kent Ten pounds hard money each, and the remainder of my personal estate to be sold at the discretion of my executors and equally divided amongst my children, to wit, Luke Kent, William Kent, John Kent, Peterfield Kent, Alexander Kent, CANDACE ARNOLD, Mary Posey and Caty Hendrick. Exr: sons Robert Kent and Obadiah Kent. WD 13 October 1782 p. 26 Will Book 2, p. 136 Thomas Ligon – Accounts Current 1784 and 1785 Joseph Ligon, guardian. Individual items for each son. Thomas, James, Henry and Obadiah Ligon By: Joseph Ligon bond, rent of land, tobo., Wm. Townes bond, JAMES ARNOLDs bond, John Cox bond, Luke Wade bond, hire of his negro boy, Blackman Ligons bond, hire of his negro. Recorded 18 August 1785. Accounts of Joseph Ligon guardian of Thomas, James, Henry, and Obadiah Ligon. p. 33 Will Book 2, p. 169 Robert Kent – Will “My will and desire 1 negro wench named Pat to Obediah Kent, 1 feather bed. To Alexander Kent 1 negro boy named Champ half a dosen pewter plates 1 dish and a bason & a pot.” To John Kent 1 negrow boy named Sam. To Peterfield Kent 1 negrow boy named Joe. To James Kent 30 pounds fore (??)ernery corency. To Mary Posey 40 shillings, Caty Hendrick 40 shillings, CANDISS ARNELL 40 shillings, William Kent 40 shillings. After just debts are paid the rest to divide amonst my six brothers Luke Kent, Alexander Kent, Obediah Kent, James Kent, John Kent, Peterfield Kent. Exr: Alexander Kent WD 30 May 1784 Robert Kent Wit: Sarah Brown (S.B.) Susanna Rogers Returned 17 June 1784. The will was exhibited in court and proved by one of the witnesses and ordered recorded and the same is continued for further proof. Certificate was granted Alexander Kent, Exr. for obtaining probate. Sec: Theoderick Carter p. 41 Will Book 2, p. 205 Moses Bostick – Will “… being weak in body…” First I give my sister Ann Bostick my bay horse and bed and furniture and all my debts and demands and cash. To my sister Elizabeth Bostick my young mare and the rest of the stock that is to be mine. To my sister Mary the tract of land whereon I have improved and still and all the rest of my possessions, rifel, tools and all other things that is found of mine. My will and desire is that nun of the boys shall have any concerns in my affair William, John, Absalom nor that Absalom should ever have my land nor part of it nor the timber. I desire that the three garls will sew the Exrs. for not serving and Absalom for making use of the estate and not giving any body any account of the stalk nor crops nor takes out his part of the crop but sels the hole as it soots him as his own. Halifax Co. ty Testamentary words spoken by Moses Bostick the 2nd May 1786 at his Mothers the day before his decease in presence of JAMES ARNOLD and ELIZABETH his wife being cautioned of the approach of death and what he desired should be done with his estate said his sister Mary should have his land and still, also her choice of the three lots hereafter mentioned (to wit) his riding horse, also his mare and thirdly a feather bed, a cow and calf and sow and piggs, my ryfle gun smooth bore and all my working tools to be sold and equally among the three garles the two mentioned after his sister Mary has her choice he ordered to his other two sisters. JAMES ARNOLD ELIZABETH ARNOLD Also in the evening the sd day being ast by John Crews which of all his brothers he desired should have his land on which he expressed I want Mary to have the land for I had rather she should have it than any of the rest. John Crews 6 May 1786 JAMES ARNOLD and ELIZABETH, his wife, and John Crews made Oath to the above statements by Moses Bostick at his Mothers the day before his death. Eli Hunt Returned 21 September 1786. Proved by John Bostick and Absalom Bostick to be the handwriting of the Testator Moses Bostick. p. 47 Will Book 2, p. 237 James Ashlock – Inquisition 16 August 1787 William Terry, Coroner We the under mentioned Jurymen being convened at the house of John Ashlock, Sr. and being first Sworn to inquire by what cause James Ashlock came by his death are of opinion that a wound on his left thigh said to be shott, was cause of his death: Wm. Thompson George Wall James Thompson David Nicholes William F. Owen Henry Isbell J. Williams John Billenfant WM. ARNOLD, Sr. Fras. Roberts Daniel Roberts Wm. Roberts Leonard Baker Wm. Hall Nath. Terry Returned 16 August 1787 -14- “Halifax County, Virginia Wills, 1792-1797” T. L. C. Genealogy, Miami Beach, FL (1991) No ARNOLD references “Halifax County, Virginia Deeds 1767-1772” T.L. C. Genealogy, Miami Beach, FL (1989) p. 32 Deed Book p.419 Jan 3, 1769 from William Sampson of Cumberland Co and Parish of Southam to Thomas Davenport Jr. of same, 70 pounds, on the head branches of Poplar Cr., a branch of Dan River, about 300 acres, bounded by Winfrey, Robert Kent, James Davenport. William Sampson Wit: John Hendrick FRANCIS ARNOLD Robert Kent John Hendrick James Davenport Joseph Smith Recorded Aug. 17, 1769 p. 64 Deed Book p. 255 June 1, 1771 from Gervis Green of the Province of Carolina to FRANCIS ARNOLD of H, 50 pounds, about 100 acres on Miry Cr., bounded by deep Spring in the head of the double branch, Robert Boyd, Winfrey, John Moor, Thomas Justice. Javes (his mark) Green Wit: William Daniel, Jr. James Daniel, Sr. James Daniel Recorded Aug 15, 1771 p. 65 Deed Book p. 268 June 2, 1771 from Gaves Green of Tryon Co, NC to James Hendrick of H, 100 pounds, about 500 acres on Miry Cr., bounded by Robert Boyd on north side said Cr., FRANCIS ARNOLD, Thomas Justice, Terel, Alexander Moor, Anthony Corkit. Jarvis (his mark) Green Wit: William Daniel, Jr. James Daniel, Sr. James Daniel Recorded Sept. 19, 1771 p. 74 Deed Book p. 366 May 20, 1772 from JOHN ARNOLD of Spotsylvania to Margaret Wilson of H, 20 pounds, about 100 acres, on Astins Cr., bounded by FRANCIS ARNOLD, George Green, Daniel Terry. THOMAS (sic) ARNOLD Wit: FRANCIS ARNOLD William Hamblet William Roberts Recorded May 21, 1772 p. 75 Deed Book p. 377 May 21, 1772 from John Moore of H to Garret Fitzgerald of H, 50 pounds, 150 acres, on north fork Miry Cr., bounded by Thomas Justice, John Moore. John (his mark) Moore Wit: Anthony Colquitt FRANCIS ARNOLD Thomas Whitlock Recorded June 18, 1772 -15- “Halifax County, Virginia, Deed Book 9 (1773-1775)” T. L. C. Genealogy, Miami Beach, FL (1990) p. 21 Deed Book 9, p. 99 June 20, 1773 from FRANCIS ARNOLD of H, to Messrs Andrew Cockrane, William Cunninghame and Co., of Glasgow, merchants, for 130 pounds which ARNOLD owes Andrew Cockrane, William Cunninghame and Co. plus 5 shillings, a certain tract of land on Miery Cr. In H, being the tract whereon said ARNOLD now lives, containing 444 acres as by H deeds from Jarvis Green and Thomas Jester. Also 1 Negro man named Will, 16 cattle, 16 sheep, 2 feather beds, 12 pewter plates, 6 pewter basins, 4 dishes, 3 pots, 1 chest, and 2 trunks, 1 gun, 1 woman’s and 1 man’s saddle. To have and to hold, upon trust that Andrew Cockrane, William Cunninghame and Co, after Nov. 1 1773, shall sell the lands and premises, and from the money arising from the sale, discharge the debt with lawful interest from Oct. 1, 1772 and related expenses. The overplus, if any, goes to ARNOLD. FRAS. ARNOLD Wit: Thomas Stamfield Alexr Gordon William Dobbie James Coleman Recorded Jul 15, 1773 p. 31 Deed Book 9, p 177 Nov. 2, 1773 from Micajah Estis of H, to Alison Posey of H, for 90 pounds, all that tract of about 190 acres of land in H on both sides of Poplar (Cr?), and bounded by Fountain, Davenport. Mycaiah Estis Wit: William Kent FRAS. ARNOLD Robert Kent Recorded Dec 16, 1773 p. 32 Deed Book 9, p 185 Nov. 26, 1773 from Thomas Justice of Pittsylvania County to Nathaniel Young Pook and Co of Dinwiddie County, for 42 pounds 10 shillings, a certain tract of 294 acres of land in H on both sides of Astins Cr (it being part of a large quantity patented to said Justice on Jul 4, 1769) bounded by Moore, FRANCIS ARNOLD, John Amoss, James Hendrick, Garrott FitzGarrold Thos. Justice Wit: Isaac Read Haynes Morgan Robert Williams Recorded Dec. 16, 1773 p. 59 Deed Book 9, p 372 Nov. 3, 1769 from Thomas Justus (Justice) of Pittsylvania County to Garret Fitzgarld of H, for 25 pounds, one tract of land of about 100 acres in H on Miery Cr, and bounded by John More, Charles Smith. Thos. Justice Wit: FERAS ARNOLD Joseph Moor Criston (his mark) Garrold (Fitzjarrald) Recorded Feb 16, 1774 -16- “Halifax County, Virginia, Deed Book 10 – 1775-1778” T. L. C. Genealogy, Miami Beach, FL (1991) p. 12 Deed Book 10, p 77 Apr 4, 1776 from William Powell of H to WILLIAM ARNOLD of Cumberland County, for 115 pounds, one tract of land in H on Woods Cr, about 400 acres, and bounded by Luke Powell William Powell Wit: James Bell Luke Powell John Tuck Recorded Jul 18, 1776 Mary, the wife of the said William, voluntarily relinquished her right of dower to the lands conveyed. p. 14 Deed Book 10, p 98 Dec 21, 1775 from Thomas Justice (Justus) of Pittsylvania County to Thomas Wilson, Jr. of H, for 20 pounds, about 100 acres in H on Astin’s Cr, and bounded by FRANCIS ARNOLD, George Green, Danl Terry. Thos. Justice Wit: Flem Bates, Jr. John Moore Elijah Witt Joseph Witt Recorded Aug. 15, 1776 “Halifax County, Virginia, Deeds 1778-1784” (Books 11-12)T. L. C. Genealogy, Miami Beach, FL (1992) p. 32 Deed Book 11, p 232 Nov. 3, 1769 from Thom’s Justice of Pittsylvania County to FRANCIS ARNOLD of H, for 25 pounds, about 100 acres in H on “the waters of Creek”, and bounded by George Green. Thos. Justice Wit: Joseph Moore Garret Fitzgerald Christor (Cristor) Fitzgarrald Recorded Mar. 18, 1779 p. 34 Deed Book 11, p 250 Mar. 18, 1779 from FRANCIS ARNOLD of H, to John Chappell of H, for 600 pounds, 440 acres, it being part of 2 tracts of land granted to said FRANCIS ARNOLD by 2 deeds, one from George Green and the other from John Justice, situated in H on the south side of Miry Cr, and bounded by the Spring branch on Justice’s line, Wilson, Hendrick, Deep spring, Jones, Moore. FRA’S ARNOLD Wit: None. Recorded Mar. 18, 1779 CANDACE, the wife of the said FRANCIS, voluntarily relinquished her right of dower to the lands conveyed. p. 61 Deed Book 12, p 4 Jan. 8, 1780 from Nathaniel Terry of H, to Thomas Noell of Cumberland County, for 1050 pounds, that tract of land in J (sic) which said Terry purchased of John Wade, and bounded by the head of Woods Cr, John Wades Spring branch, the Widow Dunkley, the Church path, William Hodges, Bostick, Thomas Pass, Terry’s line formerly Pate’s, Leonard Baker, John Calader, containing about 350 acres. Nathaniel Terry Wit: William Terry James Bell WILLIAM ARNOLD At a Court held for H May 18, 1780, this deed between Nathaniel Terry, late deceased, to Thomas Noell, was proved by the oaths of 3 of the witnesses. Sarah, the widow and relict of the said Nathaniel, voluntarily relinquished her right of dower to the lands conveyed. pp. 68-69 Deed Book 12, p 67 Jun 14, 1780 from Luke Powell of H, to Stephen Allen of Cumberland County, for 4000 pounds, one certain tract of land in H, and bounded by Powell, Land’s line, leaving out 10 acres out of the original survey which said Powel sold Joseph Land, thence to Terry, containing about 380 acres. Luke Powell Wit: Joseph Allen James Bell WILLIAM (M his mark) ARNOLD Recorded Oct 19, 1780 (Footnote: The grantor and grantee were switched in the first sentence, in the deed book. The switch is corrected in this volume.) p. 74 Deed Book 12, p 103 Feb. 15, 1781 from Stephen Allen of H, to Joseph Allen of Cumberland County, for 1895 pounds, about 180 acres in H, bounded by Joseph Coles. Stephen Allen Wit: James Bell WILLIAM (M his mark) ARNOLD Thomas Noell Jonathan Colquitt ELIZABETH (her mark) ARNOLD Recorded Apr. 20, 1781 Betty, the wife of the said Stephen, voluntarily relinquished her right of dower to the lands conveyed. p. 84 Deed Book 12, p 170 Nov. 20, 1781 from Josep Hopson and Sarah, his wife, of H, to JOHN ARNOLD of H, for 20 pounds specie, about 200 acres in H on the road from Bonds ferry to Burches Creek bridge, and is the land formerly the property of Colo. Geo. Boyd, “and devised to him by his will and testament to the said Josep Hopson”, and bounded by the lands of Bedford Davenport and the widow Davenport of the lower or east side of the land of Isaac Coles and widow Evans on the south and on the west and north by the lands of Th (???) and Bedford Davenport. Josep Hopson Sarah Hopson Wit: Wm. Peters Martin Sam’l Hopson Daniel Carter Recorded Feb. 21, 1782. p. 87 Deed Book 12, p 190 Mar. 15, 1782 from William Wilson of H, to Daniel Wilson of H, for 40 pounds specie, about 100 acres in H on Astins Cr, and bounded by FRANCIS ARNOLD, Gep Green. William Wilson Wit: Wm. P. Martin Martin Baker Elizabeth Martin Recorded May 16, 1782 p. 99 Deed Book 12, p 261 Dec. 18, 1782 from Daniel Wilson and Sarah, his wife, of H, to Benjamin Dudley (Dunley) of H, blacksmith, for 40 pounds, about 100 acres in H on Miery Cr, and bounded by FRANCIS ARNOLD, George Grees. Daniel Welson (sic) Sarah (her mark) Wilson Wit: Wm. Peters Martin Elizabeth Martin Mary Dudley Sarah (her mark) Snelson Recorded Dec 19, 1782 p. 109 Deed Book 12, p 321 Apr. 17, 1783 from John Dickie and Patty, his wife, of H, to Humphrey Hailey (Haley) of Caroline County, for 150 pounds specie, all that messuage and tract of land said Dickie’s situated in H, containing about 226 acres and bounded by ARNOLD. John Dickie Pattey Dickie Wit: Sam’l Hopson Walter Bennett Wm. Peters Martin Jno Phelps Recorded Jun 19, 1783 p. 116 Deed Book 12, p 363 Nov. 29, 1782 from JOHN ARNOLD of H to Joseph Holt of H for 60 pounds, about 200 acres in H on the road from Bonds ferry to Burches Creek bridge, and is the land that said ARNOLD purchased of Joseph Hopson and bounded on the lower or east side by Bedford Davenport, the widow Davenport, on the south and north by Isaac Coles, the widow Evans, and on the north by Thomas and Bedford Davenport. JOHN ARNOLD Wit: Ruben Ragland Wm. LeGrand H. Goare Recorded Sep 18, 1783 -17- “Halifax County, Virginia, Deeds 1784-1790” T. L. C. Genealogy, Miami Beach, FL (1994) p. 7 Deed Book 13, p 44 List of surveys made by virtue of entries, warrants, and certificates in H since Jun Court 1774, including 2 surveys by warrant &c in Charlotte County. By Robert Wooding, S. K. C, and John Wooding, his Asst. For whom surveyed: JOHN ARNOLD Contiguous or adjoining: Miry Cr When: May 28, 1782 For whom surveyed: JOHN ARNOLD Contiguous or adjoining: Miry Cr When May 17, 1783 [Note: Many others listed] p. 15 Deed Book 13, p 113 Dec 16, 1784 from JAMES ARNOLD of H to WILLIAM ARNOLD of H, for 40 pounds, a certain tract of land in H and bounded by Watts (Wall’s?), Boyd, Scoggins, Martin… Boyds Road. JAMES ARNOLD Wit: None Recorded Dec 16, 1784 p. 52 Deed Book 13, p 451 Jan 30, 1786 from JOHN ARNOLD of Randolph County, NC to George Camp of H, for 300 pounds, 412 acres in H on Mire Cr, and bounded by Bird’s old line, Millers Road to Jonson’s corner pine. JOHN ARNOLD Wit: Edmd King James Gent John Show Richd Brown Recorded Jul 20, 1786 p. 93 Deed Book 14, p 209 Dec 15, 1787 from Stephen Allen of Botetourt County to WILLIAM ARNOLD of H, for 60 pounds, about 200 acres in H, and bounded by the lines of William Terry and Luke Powell on the south, by the lines of Luke Powell and Joseph Cole on the west, by the line of Joseph Allen on the north, and by the line of WILLIAM ARNOLD on the east. The land is part of the tract of 380 acres conveyed by Luke Powell to Stephen Allen and by reference to the original deed, the courses will more fully appear. Stephen Allen Wit: WILLIAM ARNOLD Wm. Terry DAVID ARNOLD Recorded Dec 20, 1787 (Footnote: “The grantor and grantee were switched in the 1st sentence, in the deed book. The switch is corrected in this volume.”) p. 96 Deed Book 14, p 226 Jan 17, 1788 from Julius Strange of H to James Hailey of H for 64 pounds, about 100 acres in H on Stewarts Cr and bounded by ARNOLD, Strange. Julius Strange Wit: Joseph Haynes John Dunkley Wm. Sammon Recorded Feb 25, 1788 -18- “Halifax County, Virginia, Deed Book 15 (1790-1793)”, T. L. C. Genealogy, Miami Beach, FL (1996) p. 80 Deed Book 15, p 507 Dec 24, 1792 from WILLIAM ARNOLD Sr. of H to Joshua Powell of H for 40 pounds, about 40 acres in H and bounded by Allen, Joshua Powell, Luke Powell. WM (his M mark) ARNOLD WM (his mark) ARNOLD Sr. Wit: Joseph Allen David Powell Jr William Chapman Recorded Jan 28, 1793 (Footnote: “There are two signatures here, WM (his M) ARNOLD and WILLIAM ARNOLD Sr his mark (mark not given), but throughout this deed refers to one grantor. It is our guess that the signature was supposed to show one grantor who signed his name, thus WILLIAM (M his mark) ARNOLD Sr. Against this interpretation is that the next deed has exactly the same double signature.”) p. 81 Deed Book 15, p 508 Dec 24, 1792 from WILLIAM ARNOLD Sr. of H to David Powell Jr. of H for 80 pounds, a certain tract of land in H and bounded by Terry, Luke Powell, Joshua Powell, Joshua Allen, ARNOLD, containing about 160 acres. WM (M) ARNOLD WILLIAM (his mark) ARNOLD Sr. Wit: Joshua Powell Joseph Allen William Chapman Recorded Jan 28, 1793 “Halifax County, Virginia, Deed Book 16 (1793-1796)” T. L. C. Genealogy, Miami Beach, FL (1997) p. 74 Deed Book 16, p 421 Sep 1, 1795 from William McGregg of H to Thomas Sawyers (Sayers) of H for 31 pounds 15 shillings, by survey, about 63 and one-half acres in H on Woods Cr and bounded by ARNOLD’s line, Camp’s line, Bell’s line. William (his mark) McGregg Wit: Geo. Camp Sr Richd Camp Hamblin Gunn Recorded Sep 28, 1795 -19- Henry County “Henry County Virginia Will Abstracts Vol. I & II 1777-1820” Abstracted and compiled by Lela C. Adams, Bassett VA. p. 23 Vol. I, p 171 LWT Ralph Shelton, Sr. 23 Apr 1787, probated 30 Mar 1789 To my son John Shelton five pounds and no more. To my last four children: Easop Shelton, Abbigail Shelton, Mary Shelton and Liberty Shelton be raised out of my estate. Remainder of the estate to be equally divided between: Ralph Shelton, Palatiah Shelton, Eliphaz Shelton, Ezekiah Shelton, Jeremiah Shelton, Azariah Shelton, Roger Shelton, Easop Shelton, Abbigail Shelton, Mary Shelton, Liberty Shelton, Katherine Rutherford, Sarah Robertson, ELIZABETH ARNOLD, Rina McGehe, Susanah Jones. p. 33 Vol. I, pp 236-237 Acct estate Henry Parr, 12 June 1792 by John Parr, Jr. Admn. Nov. 1788-June 1792 pd Dr. Randleman, William Carter, Hughes and Hairston, BENJAMIN ARNOLD, Palatiah Shelton, James Shelton, John Parr Sr. Samuel Sharp, William Fain. Receipts: William Halbert, Peter Corn, John Bottetourt, Zacheriah Keaton, John Parr Sr, William Keaton, James Scurlock, Abraham Eades, Hamon Critz, Humberston Lyon, Milly Parr, Stephen Lyon, George Corn, Abraham Frazier, Arthur Parr, Nicolas Long, James Baley. p. 69 Vol. II, p 168 LWT Samuel Marshall, 30 Sept 1809, Proved 14 May 1810 To my wife Casandra Marshall, after debts are paid, personal estate to dispose of as she thinks proper with the following exceptions: to my son Benjamin Marshall bed and furniture after my wifes decease or sooner if she wishes; to dau Nancy bay mare at decease of wife; to grandson Benjamin Marshall my rifle gun; to my grandson Samuel Marshall my shot gun. I lend unto my wife the land and plantation where I now live during her natural life. At her decease to be sold and divided among my children: SALLY ARNOLD, Lewis Marshall, Dennis Marshall, Nancy Marshall, Benjamin Marshall, Susanah Barrow, John Marshall. Appoint son Dennis Marshall, ELISHA ARNOLD and John …. -20- King George County “Virginia County Court Records. Will Abstracts of King George County, Virginia 1752-1780” “King George County Will Book 1 1752-1780, includes Abstracts of Book of Inventories (1721-1744) annotated with names of Testators from Will Book A-1 (1721-1752) dates will made and recorded” Compiled and Published by Ruth and Sam Sparacio, McLean, VA (1986) p. 1 Inventory and Appraisement, pp. 9-10 Peter Furlongs Estate deceased December, the first 1721… items valued and totaled 4.8.0…made by appraisers ISAAC ARNOLD, William Pullen, Thomas Parker… At a court held 5th January 1721 (1722)…Eliza. Furlong administratrix of the Estate of Peter Furlong decd presented this inventory …and is admitted to record. p. 2 Inventory and Appraisement, p. 12 Estate of Joseph Littlefield dec’d…includes Taylors Goose and Shears, plate buttons..items valued and totaled 12.0.0…made by appraisers ISAAC ARNOLD, Thomas (X) Dickinson, Robert (X) Rankins… At a court held 3rd November 1721….John Plunket administrator of the Estate of Joseph Littlefield dec’d presented this inventory…and is admitted to record. p. 4 Inventory and Appraisement, pp. 28-30 Estate of John Underwood dec’d…items valued and totaled 110.9.6…includes one negro man and one negro woman appraised to 55 pounds…made by appraisers ISAAC ARNOLD, William Pullen, Moses (X) Knighten… At a court held 2nd August 1723…Elizabeth Underwood Executrix of the Estate of John Underwood dec’d presented this inventory…and is ordered to be recorded. p. 10 Inventory and Appraisement, p. 77 Estate of THOMAS ARNOLD decd…items not valued…includes one Bible; one Prayer Book and two Serman Books…GRACE (X) ARNOLD. At a court held 1st July 1726…GRACE ARNOLD widow and Executrix of THOMAS ARNOLD decd presented this inventory…which was ordered to be recorded. THOMAS ARNOLD of Hanover Parish in King George County made his will on 27th December 1725/6 (sic). Says he is 77 years of age. Presented into court 6th May 1726 by GRACE ARNOLD widow and admitted to record. p. 15 Inventory and Appraisement, pp. 111-112 Estate of JAMES ARNOLD dec’d…items valued and totaled 42.12.0…includes one servant woman, one old Bible and two old primers, 7 geese…made by appraisers Will. Harrison, Fran. Woffendell, Fran. Settle… At a court held 5th April 1728…SARAH ARNOLD returned this inventory and ordered to be recorded. Bond of SARAH ARNOLD administratrix of JAMES ARNOLD in sum of 50 pounds Sterling dated 1st Mar 1727 (1728). Bondsmen William Harrison, Neal McCormack. p. 18 Additional Inventory, pp. 132-133 Henry Woods Estate…items valued but not totaled…includes Received of Charles Powell and Thomas Parker; of William Hawkins; of ISAAC ARNOLD; of William Harvey; of Jere.Murdock; of Eliza. Jones; of George Green; of Archabald Douglas; of Francis Dade; of David Rosser; of Capt. William Strother; of Thomas Green; of Capt. Jos. Strother; of Robert Finch; of Thomas Parker of Roger Kelley; of Christopher Edrington…made by appraisers Rowland Thornton, William Strother, William Howard… At a court held 3rd October 1729…this additional inventory was returned into court and admitted to record. p. 22 Inventory, pp. 158 Estate of GRACE ARNOLD dec’d…items valued and totaled 6.13.11 and one- half…made by appraisers Wm. Harrison, Fras. Woffendall, Robt. Rankins…At a court held 6th April 1733…inventory presented into court and admitted to record. Bond of ISAAC ARNOLD administrator of Estate of GRACE ARNOLD dec’d in the sum of 30 pounds Sterling dated 2nd March 1732 (1733). Bondsman Rush Hudson. p. 25 Inventory and Appraisement, pp. 185-185a Estate of William Pittman dec’d…items valued and totaled 127.10.11 and one half…includes payment to Estate by Thomas Harper, Daniel Harper, Thomas Dew, Mary James, also one negro woman, one white woman servant, a large Bible…amount paid to Moses Knighton, John Willis…made by appraisers ISAAC ARNOLD, Joshua Farguson, Saml. Reeds… At a court held 1st November 1734…inventory returned and admitted to record. Bond of Ann Pitman Administratrix of the Estate of William Pitman dec’d in sum of 250 pounds dated 6th September 1734. Bondsmen Thomas Goff, John Wren. p. 27 Inventory and Appraisement, p. 194-195 On the 4th day of November 1734 appraised the Estate of Willm. Pitman dec’d…items valued and totaled 134.11.5…made by appraisers ISAAC ARNOLD, Joshua Farguson, Samuel Reeds…At a court held 7th February 1734 (1735)…additional inventory of estate of William Pitman returned and admitted to record. We the Subscribers have devided the Estate of Wm. Pittman dec’d which estate amounted to 127.10.11 and have set apart 42.10.3 for Ann Pittman the widow and administrator and the widow has received the same into her costodie in those articles hereafter mentioned…includes negro woman…made by ISAAC ARNOLD, Joshua Farguson, Samuel Reeds. At a court held 7th January 1734 (1735)…Division of Estate was presented into court and admitted to record. -21- p. 27 Inventory, pp. 195-196 Estate of Archdell Combs dec’d…items valued and totaled 24.13.7…made by appraisers ISAAC ARNOLD, Thos. Gough, Thos. Dickeson… At a court held 6th June 1735…inventory returned and admitted to record. Archdell Combs of parish of Hanover in county of King George made his will 19th February 1734/5. Wife Mary Combs Executrix. Presented into court 2nd May 1735 and admitted to record. p. 27-28 Inventory, p. 199 Estate of Jo: Jennings dec’d…items valued and totaled 7.5.2 and that there is several goods and chattels hereafter named belonging to Estate of John Jennings dec’d detained by Thos. Dickeson Junr. as being given to him by the sd John Jennings in his lifetime…items do not carry an appraised value but the total value is shown as 3.10.6… made by appraisers ISAAC ARNOLD, Joshua Farguson, Thos. Gough. At a court held 7th November 1735…inventory returned into court and admitted to record. p. 36 Inventory and Appraisement, pp. 281-282 Estate of THOMAS ARNOLD deceased…items valued and totaling 18.9.9…includes cash paid ISAAC ARNOLD SENR…made by appraisers John Wren, Geo. Tankersley, Wm. Marshall. At a court held 3rd June 1743…inventory and appraisement presented into court and admitted to record. p. 60-61 Will , pp. 89-91 ISAAC ARNOLD. September the 15th 1757. I ISAAC ARNOLD of parish of Hanover in King George County…my will is my Eldest son ISAAC Arnold do immediately enter into Possession of all that parcel of land whereon I formerly did live in Parish of Hanover bounded by land of Capt. Joseph Murdock and Moses Pittman and was given to the said ISAAC ARNOLD my son by Thomas Goff Grandfather to said ISAAC ARNOLD…to my daughter DIANA WHARTON and SAMUEL WHARTON her now husband that parcel of land whereon they now live…bounded road which leads to Duffs Ordinary to King George Courthouse…in Capt. Joseph Strothers line…land of Mr. John Moor…to my son WILLIAM ARNOLD one shilling sterling; to my son BENJAMIN ARNOLD one shilling sterling; to my youngest son MARK ARNOLD one shilling sterling; to my daughter SARAH MORAN one shilling sterling; to my daughter ISABELL ROGERS one shilling sterling; to my daughter ELIZABETH ARNOLD one shilling sterling; to my daughter MARY ARNOLD one shilling sterling; to my daughter JEMIMA ARNOLD one shilling sterling; to my daughter SUSANNA ARNOLD one shilling sterling; unto my well beloved wife MARY ARNOLD my now dwelling house and plantation…also parcel of land after my daughter DIANAH’s death…my will that my youngest son MARK ARNOLD be set free from all services due to me who was Eighteen years old the 26th day July last…appoint my loving wife my sole Executrix…this 30th day of September 1757…I desire that my estate not be appraised. ISAAC ARNOLD Presence of Robert Walker Robt. Walker Jr. Wm. Kendal At a court held…4th May 1758…will presented into court and ordered to recorded. p. 96 Will, pp 307a-309a Daniel White. I Daniel White of county of King George and parish of Hanover being in perfect sense and memory… give to my well beloved wife the Room which is called Willises Room during her natural life if she should think proper to dwell in it, if not my desire is my Estate should build her a house convenient to the Spring called the Ivey Spring and to be built according to her directions though not to be Verry Large… have what land she needs lying towards Sutton Wroes… after her decease to return to my son Daniel White… to my son William White a negro child…if no heir to be equally divided between his Sister Mary White and Brother George White, which I had by my last wife… to my daughter Mary White the next child… to my son George White the third child… give to my son Daniel White the Plantation whereon I now dwell and also the plantation I bought of Strother whereon Joseph Dodd now dwelleth. I give the parcel of land I purchased of William Hammitt and the Browns to my son John White… give my Daughter Mildred White and Virlinder Balthrope forty shillings each… to my son in law Thomas Smith and my son Augustine White one thousand pounds of Tobacco… residue of my estate be sold and money equally divided amongst my nine first children (viz Mary Smith, Augustine White, SARAH ARNOLD, Winny Johnson, Samuel White, Daniel White, John White, Mildred White and Verlinda Balthrope.. appoint my son Augustine White and my son in law Laurance Baulthrope (sic) Executors…this 14th day July 1770. Daniel White Presence of Rowley Marders Francis (X) Willis Jane (X) Willis At a court held…4th October 1770 will presented and proved by Rowley Marders and the Executors in said Will refusing to Act, administration is granted with will annexed unto Thomas Smith who acknowledged… p. 106 Will, p. 349 MARY ARNOLD. I MARY ARNOLD of the county of King George and Parish of Hanover being at this present time in perfect health… give and bequeath to my daughter ELIZABETH a lot of land lying on Maple Branch and adjoining the land of Mr. Francis Conway… to my daughter JEMIMAH a lot of land including the land where Samuel Wharton now lives after the death of my daughter DINAH WHARTON the lot of land being next the Main Road and adjoining the land of Mr. William Boon. I bequeath the rest of my estate to be equally divided between my daughters ELIZABETH and JEMIMAH…with reserve JEMIMAH is to pay ELIZABETH ten pounds Virginia currency… I give to all the rest of my children one shilling sterling when demanded… appoint my friend Jno. Thornely Senr. and Baldwin Berry Exors…this 4th day of March 1775. MARY (her mark) ARNOLD Presence of Horatio Dade Mary Dade Elizabeth Alexander Behethland Dade (No recording date shown.) p. 107 Will, pp. 354-358 William Rowley. I William Rowley of county of King George Gent., being of sound and disposing mind… give to my wife the use and occupation of the house and plantation where I now live until the house is repaired where my wife lived before our marriage… I give my Brother Moses Rowley the grist mill and land where he now lives… then to my sister Ann Marders… unto James Armstrong an equal moiety of lands I purchased of Jno. Simpson and William Grigsby… unto my wife the land I bought of Simon Thomas for the term of ten years… after term I give to George Armstrong for life if he should return to this colony… give my wife one thousand weight of pork yearly until she can raise stocks sufficient for herself… to Elizabeth Armstrong the wife of Thomas Armstrong the land and plantation where she lives purchased of Jno. Grigsby… at her death to her son James Armstrong… to William Armstrong the use of two negroes… unto Samuel Marders the remaining moiety of the lands purchased of Jno. Simpson and William Grigsby… unto Aaron Marders… unto Moses Marders… give unto my Exors. the separate use of Gwene Owenes (sic) the wife of Richard Owens… unto James Davis the land and plantation where he lives… unto Blanch Davis, Elizabeth Davis, and Lucy Davis daughters of Samuel and Barbara Davis two hundred pounds current money to each… unto Mary Florence… unto Jane Willis, Mary White, Sarah Ford, Betty Terrill (?), Jane Lathy, Betty Curtis and Ann Proctor ten pounds currency each… unto Rowley Smith the sum of ten pounds and whereas I sold unto Joseph Smith a negro woman and two children for whom he agreed to pay me Ninety pounds which is still due… my will Joseph pay unto William Smith and Thomas Smith the sum of Thirty pounds each and I acquit Joseph of the remaining Thirty pounds… unto ANN ARNOLD ten pounds… unto Letice Wishart wife of the Revd. Mr. Jno. Wishart the land and plantation where I now live… also the land I purchased of Jno. Lunsford… unto Letice Wishart and Catharine Taylor wife of Capt. Richard Taylor… forty six negroes (named)…unto Elizabeth Armstrong the wife of Thos. Armstrong 300 acres of land bought of John Grigsby during her life remaining to her son James Armstrong… appoint Revd. Jno. Wishart and Richd. Taylor my Exors… this 11th day of May 1774. William Rowley Presence of Alexander Rose Daniel McDonald Richard Todd At a court held… 2nd June 1774… will presented by Revd. Jno. Wishart and Richard Taylor… proved…admitted to record. p. 110 Will, p. 370 JAMES ARNOLD. I JAMES ARNOLD being sick and weak of body… give to my dear beloved Mother the use and benefit of all my estate… after her death to my loving Sister JULIA ARNOLD alias LOVELL… this 1st day of December 1770. NB I do appoint Robert Lovel Junr. and Mr. James Triplett my Executors… JAMES ARNOLD Presence of John Martin Joshua Brown Jno. Lovell At a court held… 6th December 1770… will presented… proved… and ordered to be recorded. -22- Louisa County “Virginia County Court Records – Louisa County, Virginia Orders 1742-1744” Edited and published by Ruth and Sam Sparacio, The Antient Press, McLean, Virginia (2002) (Note: Whereas Louisa County Order Book 1760-1774 contains parts of various Records, namely a few pages from 1768 and some Records for the years 1772- 1774, a book identified as Louisa County Order Book 1766-1772 appears to contain all the Records for these years. Accordingly this Antient Press book contains what remains of Order Book 1760-1774, page 48-198, for Courts held 14 September 1772 through 14 February 1774 and also pages 1-18 for Courts held 9 December 1766 into 10 March 1767, taken from Louisa County Order Book 1766- 1772.) p. 10 C.O.B., p. 17 Louisa County Court 14th of March 1742/3 An Indenture of Feoffment between John Michie of the one part and BENJAMIN ARNALL of the other part with a Memorandum thereon indorsed was acknowledged by the said John and ordered to be recorded. “Virginia County Court Records – Louisa County, Virginia Orders 1744-1747” Edited and published by Ruth and Sam Sparacio, The Antient Press, McLean, Virginia (1999) p. 11-12 C.O.B., p. 137 Louisa County Court 27th of February 1744/5 James Nuckolds agst Daniel Williams In Trepass. This day came the parties by their Attorneys and thereupon came also a Jury to wit: William Johnson, Thomas Davenport, William Dickason, Henry Bibb, John Hill, Robert Benham, Thomas Lipscomb, Thomas Kimbrow, Alexander Freeman, John Davis, George Thompson, and BENJAMIN ARNOLD who being elected tried and sworn the truth to speak upon the issue joined brought in their Verdict in these words, ‘We find the Defendant Not Guilty, William Johnson, Forman.’ Therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plt take nothing and the Defendt. go hence without day (sic) and that the Deft. recover against the Plt. his costs by him in this behalf expended and the Plt. for his false clamor be in mercy, etc. p. 13 C.O.B., p. 138 Louisa County Court 27th of February 1744/45 Richard Richardson agst David Harris. In Detinue. This day came the Plaintiff by his Attorney and the Deft. being returned arrested the solemnly called came not, therefore it is ordered that unless the Deft. shall appear at the next Court and answer the Plt.’s action Judgment shall then be entered for the Plt. against him and Robert Benham and BENJAMIN ARNOLD (who are returned Securities for his appearance) for what shall appear to be due with costs. p. 13-14 C.O.B., p. 139 Louisa County Court 27th of February 1744/5 James Overton, Gent. agast James Littlepage, Gent. In Case. This day came as well the Plt. by his Attorney as the Deft. in his proper person and thereupon came also a Jury to wit: William Johnson, Thomas Davenport, William Dickason, Thomas Kimbrow, John Hill, Robert Benham, Thomas Lipscomb, BENJAMIN ARNOLD, Alexander Freeman, John Davis, George Thompson, and Bradley Kimbrow who being elected tried and sworn the truth to speak upon the issue joined upon their Oath do say that the Defendt. did assume upon himself in manner and form as the Plt. hath declared and asses the Plt.’s damages by means of the non performance of that assumption to six pounds, five shillings and two pence current money besides his costs; therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plt. recover against the Deft. his damages in form assessed and his costs by him in his behalf expended and the Deft. in mercy, etc. p. 17 C.O.B., p. 142 Louisa County Court 26th of March 1745 BENJAMIN ARNOLD is listed on Jury with others. p. 17 C.O.B., p. 142 Louisa County Court 26th of March 1745 Stephen Gupton agst Timothy Odenneal and Gilbert Gibson, Junr. Trespass. This day came the parties by their Attornies and thereupon came also a Jury to wit: Samuel Waddy, BENJAMIN ARNOLD, Francis Smithson, William White, Thomas Paulet, Roger Thompson, Bradl(e)y Kimbrow, Richard Palmer, Alexander Freeman, Thomas Dickenson, Richard Haggard, and Samuel Thompson who being elected tryed and sworn the truth to speak upon the issue joined brought in a Special Verdict which is admitted to Record and the matters of Law ariseing upon the said Verdict is referred for arguments till the next Court. p. 27 C.O.B., p. 151 Louisa County Court 28th May 1745 The Grandjury being this day impannelled the Court appointed Thomas Ballard Smith, Foreman who was sworn and then the rest of the Jury, to wit: Samuel Waddy, John Hill, Thomas Henry, Robert Benham, Benjamin Hensley, John Meriwether, Thomas Paulett, Richard Hammack, Charles Smith, John Clarkson, Thomas Underwood, Samuel McGehee, Thomas Starke, Joseph Martin, Archelaus Yancey, Henry Bibb, William Biggers, and James Tate and having received their charge retired and after some time returned into Court and made several Presentments and were discharged. Ordered that Charles Rice, Susanna Glen, William Keaton, James Meredith, Samuel Nuckolds, Luke Hammilton, Ambrose Joshua Smith, Gent., Joseph Keaton, Martin Hacket, BENJAMIN ARNOLD, John Rippeto, Henry Mills, James Keaton, and William Morris be summoned. -23- p. 32 C.O.B., p. 156 Louisa County Court 25th June 1745 BENJAMIN ARNOLD this day appeared to answer the Presentment of the Grandjury made against him for willfully absenting himself from Divine Service the space of one month and what he could say in excuse for himself being fully heard, it is ordered that he be fined five shillings for the offence which Fine he is ordered to pay to the Churchwardens of the Parish of Saint Martins in this County for the use of the poor of the said Parish. p. 34 C.O.B., p. 158 Louisa County Court 25th June 1745 Thomas Underwood agst David Harris. In Case. This day came both parties by their Attorneys and thereupon came also a Jury to wit: William Tate, Richard Hammack, Jeremiah Glenn, James Goodall, John Tate, John Hill, William Adams, BENJAMIN ARNOLD, Thomas Ballard, Christopher Berryman, John Hall, and Robert Hester who being elected tried and sworn the truth to speak upon the issued joined upon their Oath do say that the Deft. did assume upon himself in manner and form as the Plt. against him hath declared and assess the Plt.’s damages by reason of the non performance of that assumpion to twenty one pounds, eleven shillings and nine pence three farthings current money besides his costs; therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plt. recover against the Deft his damages in form assessed and his costs by him in this behalf expended and the Deft. in mercy, etc. p. 72 C.O.B., p. 199 Louisa County Court 26th August 1746 James Goodall agst James Roach. In Trespass, Assault and Battery. This day came the parties by their Attorneys and thereupon came also a Jury to wit: John Moss, Thomas Kimbrow, James Watson, Richard Yancey, Robert Anderson, Thomas Paulet, Richard Brookes, BENJAMIN ARNOLD, John Hall, Alexander Freeman, Richard Palmer, and Love Statehem who being elected tried and sworn the truth to speak upon the issue joined, upon their Oath do say that the Defendt. is Guilty of and upon the premises in manner and form as the Plt. against him hath complained and assess the damages of the Plt. besides his costs by him about his suit in this behalf expended to forty shillings current money, therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plt. recover against the Deft. the damages by the Jurors in form assessed together with his costs by him in his behalf expended and the Deft. in mercy, etc. p. 73 C.O.B., p. 201 Louisa County Court 26th August 1746 Robert Benham agst BENJAMIN ARNOLD etc. In Trespass. Dismst. p. 80 C.O.B., p. 210 Louisa County Court 23d September 1746 On the motion of AMBROSE ARNOLD, a witness for John Devenport (sic) against Benjamin Bibb, it is ordered that the said John pay the said AMBROSE for one days attendance and for coming and return twenty one miles eighty eight pounds of tobacco. “Virginia County Court Records – Louisa County, Virginia Orders 1747-1748; 1766; 1772” Edited and published by Ruth and Sam Sparacio, The Antient Press, McLean, Virginia (1999) p. 26 C.O.B., p. 263 Louisa County Court 26th April 1748 Benjamin Hubard and Philip Aylett agst. JONATHAN ARNOLD, Clerk, In Case. The Deft. not being arrested, ordered on the motion of the Plts by their Attorney that an Attachment issue against the Deft.’s Estate for fifty pounds and costs returnable here the next Court. p. 36 C.O.B., p. 274 Louisa County Court 28th June 1748 Benjamin Hubard and Philip Aylett against JONATHAN ARNOLD, Clerk, In Case. Continued till the next Court. p. 70 C.O.B., p. 3 Louisa County Court 13th April 1772 (Blank – female?) ARNOLD, Plt. against John Nelson, Deft. In Debt. This day came the Plt. by his Attorney and the Deft. also appeared and saith that he cannot gainsay the Plt.’s acton; therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plt. recover of the Deft. forty pounds, five shillings current money with Interest thereon from the tenth day of April 1769 untill paid and also her (sic) costs in this suit expended (Execution to stay till July). “Virginia County Court Records – Louisa County, Virginia Orders 1767-1768” Edited and published by Ruth and Sam Sparacio, The Antient Press, McLean, Virginia (2000) No ARNOLD references. “Virginia County Court Records – Order Book Abstracts of Louisa County, Virginia 1768-1769” Edited and published by Ruth and Sam Sparacio, The Antient Press, McLean, Virginia No ARNOLD references. “Virginia County Court Records – Order Book Abstracts of Louisa County, Virginia 1769-1770” Edited and published by Ruth and Sam Sparacio, The Antient Press, McLean, Virginia p. 105 C.O.B., p. 398 Louisa County Court 13th August 1770 (No first name given) ARNALL, Plaintiff against John Nelson, Defendant. In Case. An Imparlance (extension of time) is Granted the Defendant. “Virginia County Court Records – Order Book Abstracts of Louisa County, Virginia 1770-1772” Edited and published by Ruth and Sam Sparacio, The Antient Press, McLean, Virginia p.71 C.O.B., p. 489 Louisa County Court 14th August 1771 (No first name given) ARNOLD, Plaintiff against John Nelson, Defendant. In Case. This day came the parties by their attornies and the Defendant pleads non assumpsit to which the plaintiff replied and joined issue and the trail thereof is referred till the next Court. “Virginia County Court Records – Louisa County, Virginia Orders 1766-1774” Edited and published by Ruth and Sam Sparacio, The Antient Press, McLean, Virginia (1999) p. 10 C.O.B., p. 62 Louisa County Court 12th August 1772 Joseph Thompson is appointed Surveyor of the Road from his Old Plantation to the Widow Terry’s and the male Tithables belonging to JAMES ARNOLD, Isaac Winston, James Melton and Richard Henson together with his own hands are appointed to work on the same. p. 23 C.O.B., p. 85 Louisa County Court 8th March 1773 George Barclay, Assignee etc of WILLIAM ARNOLD, Plt. against William Rowe, Deft. In Debt. Judgment for twelve pounds current money of Virginia, therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plt recover against the Deft. the same and also his cost in this behalf expended, But this Judgment (the cost excepted) is to be discharged by the payment of two pounds of lie (sic) money with Interest thereon from the 8th day of March 1773 till paid. Execution to stay till June next. p. 74 C.O.B., p. 166 Louisa County Court 11th October 1773 (Blank) ARNOLD, Plt. against John Nelson, Deft. In Debt upon a Replevy Bond. Judgment confessed for forty one pounds, five shillings current money with Interest thereon from the 13th day of April 1769 till paid and fifteen shillings for a Lawyer’s fee. -24- “Marriages of Louisa County, Virginia 1815-1861” Compiled by William H. Kiblinger and Janice L. Abercrombie, Central Virginia Newspapers, Inc., Orange, Virginia (1989) p. 5 27 July 1816 Carr Fleming (of age) – Sarah Spicer Affidavit to Carr’s age, Anthony Fleming. Sarah dau. of William Spicer. Sur. Dabney Spicer. Wit: HEZEKIAH ARNOLD, William Spicer, William Spicer, Jr. Mins. Wm. Cooke. 30 July. p. 54 8 Nov 1831 THOMAS ARNOLD – SARAH HOPKINS. THOMAS (21 yrs. 20 Jan 1831), son of MARY ARNOLD, grandson of ELIZABETH ARNOLD. SARAH dau. of John Hopkins, dec’d. Sur. William F. Toler. p. 57 3 May 1832 JOHN WHITTON – MARY ARNOLD MARY (over 21). Sur. Samuel O. Nelson. Wit: Thomas Gardner, Henry Tyler. p. 81 3 Jan 1840 Leander Baughan – Susan Ann Hines Susan resides in Hanover and Louisa Counties, the dividing line running through the house, dau. of Mary Hines. Sur. LEWIS ARNOLD. Wit: James T. Higgason, Mins. James M. Bagby, 9 Jan. p. 94 6 Sept 1844 HENRY GARRETT – MARY ARNOLD. Both bride and groom over 21. Sur. John L. Spicer p. 95 9 Dec 1844 Reuben Davis – Ann M. Moss Ann dau. of Nelson Moss, dec’d. Sur. LEWIS ARNOLD. Wit: Francis O. Moss. Mins. James M. Bagby, 12 Dec. “Virginia County Court Records – Deed Book Abstracts of Louisa County, Virginia 1742-1744” Alex Sparacio Dickman, The Antient Press, Springfield, VA (2002) p. 23 Deed Book A, p. 37-39 This Indenture made the first day of February 1742 by and between John Michie of Hanover County of the one part and BENJAMIN ARNOLL of Louisa County of the other part Witnesseth the said John Michie for the valliable consideration of twenty five pounds current money of Virginia to him in hand paid by these presents … grant … unto the said BENJAMIN ARNOLL his heirs executors administrators and assigns for ever one parcel of land containing Two hundred acres more or less situate lying and being in the forks of Pamunkey river ajoining the lands of George Alves, Thomas Henderson and Alexander Carr which said Two hundred acres of Land above said is part and parcel of Four hundred acres which the said John Michie hath obtained a patent for the said land being in the parish of Saint Martins in the County of Louisa … And the said John Michie doe for himself his heirs and assigns covenant grant and agree to and with the said BENJAMIN ARNOLL … John Michie (seal) Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of us John Harlow Thomas Harlow Ann Harlow At a court held for Louisa County on Monday the 14th day of March 1742 … This indenture and Memorandum thereon endorsed were acknowledged by John Michie one of the parties and Ordered to be recorded. James Littlepage, Clerk “Virginia County Court Records – Deed Book Abstracts of Louisa County, Virginia 1744-1746” Alex Sparacio Dickman, The Antient Press (2002) No ARNOLD references -25- “Louisa County, Virginia – Deed Books A & B 1742-1759” Abstracted and Compiled by Rosalie Edith Davis, Bellevue, Washington (1976) p. 30 Deed Book A, p. 249 Sept. 1746 – FR. (F) ARNOLD, along with James Winston, Thomas Bond, Richard Eggleston witness to deed of Mary Carr et al. 22 July 1746 deed proved by oaths of James Winston, Thomas Bond, Richard Eggleston. p. 44 Deed Book A, pp. 331-332 24 Oct 1748 – John Cumpton of Amelia Co, Planter, and his wife, Elisabeth, to William Hendrick Junr. of Louisa Co., Planter. 12 pounds current money. 200 acres on both sides of the south fork of Contrary; part of a patent of 400 acres, formerly Charles Smith’s … Ambrose Smith’s line … Ambrose Joshua Smith’s line. John Cumpton Elisabeth (X) Cumpton Witnesses: John Kendrick Benjamin (B) Arnold John McCarty 25 Oct 1748 acknowledged by John Cumpton. Elisabeth, his wife, relinquished right of dower. p. 53 Deed Book A, pp. 370-371 27 Mar 1750. Thomas Hide of Louisa Co., to Revd JONATHAN ARNOLD of same. 30 pounds current money. 200 acres on branches of Golden Mine Creek … Jouett’s corner … Zachariah Collier’s line … Mr. Jouett’s line. Thomas (X) Hide Witnesses: John Starke Wm. Phillips Richard Carter. 27 Mar. 1750 acknowledged by Thomas Hide. Elianor, his wife, relinquished right of dower. p. 67 Deed Book A, pp. 435-436 2 May 1751. William Mackcormick (McCormick) of Fredericksville Parish, Louisa Co., Planter, to Roger Thompson of same, Gent. 10 pounds current money. 50 acres on south side of South Anna River, Fredericksville Parish. William (W) McCormick Witnesses: WILLIAM ARNALL John (X) Howard 24 Sept. 1751 acknowledged by William McCormack. p. 79 Deed Book A, p. 484 2 May 1752 (Power of Attorney) I, MARY ARNOLD of Louisa Co., do ordain and appoint Abraham Venable of Louisa Co., or in his refusal, Robert Anderson, of same Co., Gent., my true and lawful Attorney to sell my 200 acres of land and plantation; same land devised to me by the Last Will and Testament of my deceased husband, Mr. JONATHAN ARNOLD, late Rector of Fredericksville Parish. MARY ARNOLD Witnesses Daniel Williams Ursula Williams Maria Williams Henry Williams 24 Oct 1752 proved by Oaths of Daniel Williams, Maria Williams and Henry Williams. p. 90 Deed Book A, pp. 523-524 22 Sept. 1752. EDWARD ARNOLD of St. Martin’s Parish, Louisa Co., Planter, and BENJAMIN ARNOLD of same, Planter, and Anne, his wife, to Richard Johnson of same, Gent. 84 pounds current money. 200 acres in St. Martin’s Parish …. beginning at Clark’s (now Sarah Johnson and Robert Tenham’s) corner …. Richard Johnson’s line …. David Johnson’s line; granted by letters patent at Williamsburg 16 June 1727 to Lancelot Crost, late of Hanover Co,; conveyed to sd ARNOLD by Indenture recorded in Hanover Co. EDWARD (EA) ARNOLD BENJAMIN (B) ARNOLD Witnesses: Thomas Perkins Michal Wright David Harris Pouncey Anderson Nichos. Johnson Christopher Hudson William Johnson 26 June 1753 acknowledged by BENJAMIN ARNOLD. 28 Aug 1753 proved by oaths of Thomas Perkins, Pouncey Anderson, and William Johnson. p. 116 Deed Book B, pp. 132-133 22 Feb. 1757. David Johnson of St. Martin’s Parish, Louisa Co., to James Johnson of same. 96 pounds current money. 186 acres in St. Martin’s Parish … corner pine to BENJAMIN ARNOLD’s line. David Johnson 22 Feb 1757 acknowledged by David Johnson. Mary, his wife, declared her consent. p. 127 Deed Book B, pp. 215-217 26 July 1757. Robert Anderson of Fredericksville Parish, Louisa County, Gent., to Philip Buckner of same. Whereas MARY ARNOLD, late of Louisa Co., Widow and Relict of JONATHAN ARNOLD, late of afsd County, Clerk, dec’d , by letter of Attorney 2 May 1752, did appoint Robert Anderson her free and lawful attorney and empower him to convey the fee simple estate of land and plantation purchased by her late husband from Thomas Hyde, late of Louisa Co by Indenture 27 Mar. 1750; by the Last Will and Testament of record in Louisa Co., sd ARNOLD bequeathed to MARY ARNOLD, his widow. For 40 pounds current money … Jouett’s (now Johnson’s) corner pine in Col. Symes line … Zachariah Collier’s line … Johnson’s line. Robert Anderson 27 Sept. 1757 acknowledged by Robert Anderson as attorney for MARY ARNOLD. p. 139 Deed Book B, pp. 285-286 4 Apr 1758. BENJAMIN ARNOLD of Albemarle Co. to Samuel Powell of same. 42 pounds current money. 200 acres in the forks of the Paumunkey River adjoining to the lands of George Alves and Thomas Henderson; part of 400 acres patented by John Mechie being in the Parish of St. Martin’s, Louisa Co. BENJA. (B) ARNOLD Witnesses: John Ridgeway George Hooper Andrew Hunter Peter Shelton William Hunter Andrew Hunter 28 Nov. 1758 proved by oaths of Andrew Hunter, Peter Shelton and William Hunter. p. 150 Pleas, Louisa Court 1745-1746 Loose pages found in Deed Book B 26 Aug Court. Jury: John Moss, Robert Anderson, John Hall, Thomas Kembrow, Thomas Paulet, Alexander Freeman, James Watson, Richard Brookes, Richard Palmer, Richard Yancey, BENJAMIN ARNOLD and Love Statham. -26- “Louisa County Virginia Deed Books C, C 1/2, D and D 1/2 - 1759-1774” Abstracted and Compiled by Rosalie Edith Davis, Manchester, Missouri (1977) p. 24 Deed Book C, pp. 153-155 10 July 1762. Samuel Powell of Cumberland Co. and Sarah his wife to William Pridy of St. Martin’s Parish, Louisa Co. 75 pounds current money. 200 acres in St. Martin’s Parish, Louisa Co., part of 400 acres which John Mechie obtained by patent and is same land which said Mechie sold to BENJAMIN ARNOLD which said land is adjoining to the lands of George Alvis, Thomas Henderson, and Alexander Kerr. Samuel (S) Powell Witnesses: William Hunter Gerrard (Garrard) (X) Morgan George (J) Hunter 10 Aug 1762 proved by oaths of William Hunter, Garrard Morgan and George Hunter. p. 32 Deed Book C, pp. 256-259 12 Jan 1765. Richard Johnson of Hanover Co. and Doretha his wife to Sarah Johnson of Louisa Co. 28 pounds current money; all land and plantation of Richard Johnson in St. Martin’s parish, Louisa Co. … Sarah Johnson’s and Robert Tenham’s corner tree in Richard Johnson’s now Thomas Johnson’s line … Thomas Johnsons corner … along David Johnson’s line … 200 acres granted by patent at Williamsburg 16 June 1737 unto Lanslott Crest late of the Co. of Hanover and by said Crest sold to EDWARD ARNOLD; by sd ARNOLD conveyed to BENJAMIN ARNOLD of whom the sd Richard Johnson purchased it. Richard Johnson Witnesses: Wm. Johnson Richard Johnson Isham Johnson 8 Apr 1765 proved by witnesses thereto. “Louisa County, Virginia – Deed Books E & F, 1774-1790” Abstracted and compiled by Rosalie Edith Davis, Manchester, MO (Year ?) p. 12 Deed Book E, p. 109 14 Oct 1776. John Tisdale and Elenor his wife of Louisa Co., Trinity Parish, to WILLIAM ARNOLD of Trinity Parish, Co. afsd. 60 pounds. 100 acres … Poindexter’s line … Thomson’s line. John Tisdale Elenor (X) Tisdale Witnesses: None 14 Oct 1776 acknowledged by John Tisdale and Elenor his wife. p. 45 Deed Book E, p. 371 ? WILLIAM ARNOLD of sd. Co; in consideration of sd ARNOLD clearing him of a tour of Duty in the Continental Army, half of a tract of land in Louisa Co., taken up by Charles Smith and John Lewis, Atty., and divided between him and said John Lewis. Jno. Z. Lewis Mary Lewis Witnesses: None 9 Dec 1782 ack. by John Zachary Lewis. p. 63 Deed Book F, pp 176-177 10 Feb. 1787. Richard Davis, May Davis, wife of said Richard Davis and William Davis all of Louisa Co. to John McGehee of said Co. 30 pounds. 25 acres in St. Martin’s Parish on the north side of Rocky Creek … William Harris’ corner …head of the Spring Branch … field near Davis’s house. Richard (X) Davis Mary (X) Davis Wm. (X) Davis Witnesses: Edward McGehee LINCEY (?) ARNOLD Augustine McGehee Wm. Fleming 12 Feb. 1787 proved by oaths of Edward McGehee and William Fleming. p. 79 Deed Book F, pp. 313-317 9 May 1788. William Terrell of Louisa Co. to John Hawkins of same. 10 shillings. Negro Slaves: James, Chloe, Oney, Cuty, Children of James and Deley Anna, a young wench about 18 yrs of age and her child in arms by the name of Mossis. Also 3 horses: 1 bay named Buck, 1 other bay, the whole of stock of cattle, 2 yoke of oxen, 14 cows, yearlings and 7 Caloes, 20 sheep, 4 feather beds and furniture, 1 walnut desk, 3 walnut tables, 4 leather and 8 split bottom chairs, 1 oxeate (?), 12 hogs, 1 black leather Trunk. For the Intent and purpose that Thomas Price of Hanover Co. and Robert Dabney and William Waddy of Louisa Co. hath entered themselves Security for sd. Terrell unto Zephaniah Tate of the State of North Carolina for the sum of 318 pounds being the only debt of him now in Case. If above securities are kept harmless then this obligation to be void. William Terrill Witnesses: Joseph Eggleston Overton H. Pettut JOHN ARNOLD 13 May 1788 Mortgage acknowledged by William Terrill. p. 85 Deed Book F, pp. 364-366 25 Apr 1788. Robert Dabney of Louisa Co., to James Dabney of same; l0 pounds. The following negroes: James, Joe, York and Amey, 1 Chisnut (sic) Sorrel horse, 1 sorrel mare, 1 dark bay mare, 1 black mare and 1 work ox, 8 cows. Robert Dabney Witnesses: JOHN ARNOLD James Pettus Wm. Pettus Jr. 13 Oct 1788 Ack. By Robert Dabney -27- “Louisa County Virginia 1743 – Where Have all the Children Gone?” Abstracted and Compiled by Rosalie Edith Davis, Manchester, MO (1989 Rev. Edition) Includes Guardian Bonds, 1767-1814 and Order books 1742-1748; 1766-1774; 1766-1772; 1773; 1774-1782; Minute Book 1784-87 p. 18 Guardian Bonds, pp. 125-6 14 Jun 1784. WM. ARNOLD, guardian to NANCY, JAMES, LUCY, SUSANNA ARNOLD, children of sd WILLIAM ARNOLD; 1000 pounds. Security Charles Daniel and Isaac Ware. p. 19 Guardian Bonds, p. 130 11 Oct 1784. WILLIAM ARNOLD, guardian to JAMES ARNOLD, orphan of WILLIAM ARNOLD, dec’d. 100 pounds. Security: William Payne. p. 48 Guardian Bonds, pp. 364-366 Returned 10 Sep 1804 William McGhee, guardian in account with James, Ann and Wm. Tinsley. 1803- 1804. Cloth, coating, shoes, board. James and Ann schooling paid. Revd. H. ARNOLD p. 51 Guardian Bonds, pp. 387-388 13 Oct 1806 John Duke (BJ) guardian to Latun Yancey, Garland Yancey, Joseph Yancey, and Nathan Yancey, orphans of John Yancey. 200 pounds; Security: ADAM ARNOLD p. 83 Order Book 1774-1782, p. 337 8 Oct 1781. In Chancery: Zimry Tate and his infant children Mayfield, Thomas, Nancy, Zimry, Betty and Enos by their Father as next friend; James Tate and his five infant children Charles, William, Hudson, Nancey, Lucy and Barbara by their Father as next friend; Wm. Tate and his three Infant children John, Susanna and Robert as next friend devisees and Legatees of Wm. Tate Dec’d. Complainants vs Enos Tate, Charles Daniel and Susanna his wife and their children Wm., Peter, Charles, Vivion, Lucy, Salley, Enos, and Robert infants by their father as natural Gdn; James Beadles and Jane his wife; WM. ARNOLD and SUSANNA his wife and infant children NANCY, JAMES, LUCY and SUSANNA; Joseph Nelson and Lucy his wife and 4 Infant children James, Wm., John and Susanna Defendants. p. 101 Minute Book 1784-87, p. 1 12 Jan 1784. It appears to the Court by Oath of WM. ARNOLD that ISAAC ARNOLD is heir at law to SAMUEL ARNOLD who was killed in the service of the United States at the storming of Stony Point. p. 102 Minute Book 1784-87, p. 24 14 June 1784. WM. ARNOLD appointed Guardian of his children NANCY, JAMES, LUCY, and SUSANNA. p. 102 Minute Book 1784-87, p. 48 11 October 1784. JAMES ARNOLD orphan of WM. ARNOLD Dec’d. made choice of WM. ARNOLD as his Guardian. -28- Pittsylvania County “Old Survey Book 1 – 1746-1782 – Pittsylvania County, Virginia” Marian Dodson Chiarito (1988) p. 239 (includes copy of plat) 13 October 1770 Servd for HENRY ARNOLD 70 acres of land on the Middle Fork of sd Mayo(?) River and bounded as follows viz, beginning at a hickory on the west side the Creek … crossing the Creek to a White Oak at the foot of a mountain and thence… to the beginning. “Old Survey Book 2 – 1797-1829 – Pittsylvania County, Virginia” Marian Dodson Chiarito (1988) p. 69 (includes copy of plat) 22 November 1814 Inventory of lands of Cornelius McHaney includes names of Wm. Turner, John Turner, Robert Turner, John McHaney, Mary Turner, Cornelius Turner, HENRY ARNOLD, George Gilbert, Saml Hubbard, Hugh George, M. Gallian, Benj. Stone, Peter Bass, Henry Barton, Nathaniel Hubbard, Jesse Eads, George Allen. “Pittsylvania County Virginia Inventories and Accounts Current 1770-1797” Compiled by Lucille C. Payne, Lynchburg, VA, H. E. Howard, Inc. (No date) p. 146 Accounts Current, p. 336 1794 – Hhd. Tobo. at Petersburg 1485 nett … Bonds: John Craddock, James Mitchell, John Pemberton Jr., Isham Johnson, Wm. Pemberton, Reuben Compton, William McCallaster, Ezekiel Hendricks, Moses Clark, Richard Tankersley, Benjamin Lankford, John Organ, Mary Craddock, John Black, William Reynolds, James Buckley, Nathaniel Hendrick, Nathaniel Luck, Thomas Collins, Wm. Shelton, Martin Hendrick, Thomas Whitlock, Wm. Taylor, James Baber, HENRY ARNOLD, John Davis, Hardin Check, Peter Collins, Benjamin West, Richard Luck, Ezekiel East, Olliver Prindle, John Dews, Terry McHaney, Joel Cheatham … Recorded: 21 Mar 1797. -29- “Pittsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book 4 (1774-1778)” T. L. C. Genealogy, Miami Beach, FL (1991) p. 50 Deed Book 4, p 394. 30 June 1777 from Josias Randle of Brunswick County to Edward Atkins of Charlotte County, for 70 pounds, one certain tract of land in P containing about 340 acres bounded by the east side of Strawberry Cr. Josias Randle Wit: John Roach William Reynalds Isham Prewitt Joseph Prewitt Dan Maddox MARK (X) ARNOLD. Recorded 28 August 1777. “Pittsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book 6 (1778-1780)” T. L. C. Genealogy, Miami Beach, FL (1997) p. 51 Deed Book 6, p 41 10 March 1780 from Franciss Right (male) of P to George Shelton of P for 400 pounds, about 213 acres in P and bounded by Mark Shelton. Francis Wright Wit: George Dodson John Shelton ELISHA ARNOLD Recorded 19 September 1780. p. 52 Deed Book 6, p 47 4 August 1780 from ELISHA ARNOLD of P to William Stratton of P for 600 pounds, about 213 acres in P, it being the land the sd ELISHA ARNOLD purchased of Francis Wright and bounded by Mark Shelton. ELISHA ARNOLD Wit: Benja (X) Stratton George Shelton Saml (X) Harris Recorded 17 October 1783. p. 53 Deed Book 6, p 55 9 March 1780 from Francis Right of P to ELISHA ARNOLD of P for 250 pounds about 213 acres in P and bounded by Mark Shelton. Francis Wright Wit: George Dodson John Shelton George Shelton Recorded 17 October 1780 “Pittsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book ? (1791-1794)” T. L. C. Genealogy, Miami Beach, FL (1991) No ARNOLD references.