Henrico County Virginia - Deeds & Wills, 1706-1845 Film #1697555 Family History Library Salt Lake City, Utah File submitted for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Patty B. White ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ************************************************************************ Henrico County was one of the eight original counties set up in 1634. From it were derived Goochland,(1728) and Cheserfield (1749). Goodchland was the parent county of Albemarle (1744) and Cumberland (1749). From Albemarle came Amherst (1741) and from Amherst in 1808 came Nelson. Buckingham came for Albemarle in 1761, and from this came Appomttox in 1845. Fluvanna came from Albemarle in 1777. And Powhatan from Cumberland the same year. The county was divided into parishes of the Church of England. Henrico Parish was formed in 1611. Varina Parish was a name used synonomously with Henrico, especially when the principal church was a Varina during the period 1660-1720. Bristol Parish formed in 1641 was on both sides of the Appomatox River, being in southern Charles City County. In 1735 Dale Parish was formed from that part of Bristol Parish North of the Appomttox and that par of Henrico Parish south of the James, and east of King William Parish. King William Parish was formed in 1705 from the southwestern part of Henirco Parish. Deed #1: pg.2 Deed Joshua STEP of Varina Parish, planter, for 3,000 lbs tobacco, to Giles WEBB, gent.. of same, my tract lying between land of Hon. William Byrd and Daniel Johnson, on 270 acres, with all houses, ect. 9 Oct 1706. Recorded: 1 Nov 1706 Deed #2: pg. 3 30 Oct 1706......William RANDLOPH of Parish and County of Henrico, gent., to William RANDOLPH the younger, son to said William of same county, for love and affection , tract of land lately purchased of Samuel Woodward of New England, marriner. 167 acres, joining lands of said William Randolph the younger and Mr. John Pleasants, lying on Turkey Island Creek. Recorded 1 Nov 1706 Deed #3: 1 Nov 1706.......William RANDOLPH of Parish and County of Henrico, to Henry RANDOLPH, son of said William. For love and affection, a tract known as "Curles", with Long Field and all marshes and swamps, being all that land at Curles lately belonging to Nathaniel Bacon, Esq., dec'd, and was since found to escheat to his majesty. Wit: William Randolph , Jr., William Henshaw. Recorded 1 Nov 1706 Deed #4: Richard LIGON of Bristol Parish, Henrico County, is indebted to William LIGON of Henrico Parish, Henrico County, and bound for $200 1 Nov 1707. The condition is that there is a parcel of land on north side of James River, between plantation called "Curles" belonging to Col. William Randolph, and plantation of John Woodson where he lives, containing 200 acres, left to Mary Ligon by her father Capt. Thomas Harris, dec'd, . There have lately been several suits concerning right to said land, between above Richard Ligon and Thomas Ligon, son and heir of William Ligon, elder brother of said Richard. On death of said Thomas Ligon, the right of above William Ligon, dec'd, descended to above named William Ligon. William Ligon and Richard Ligon have agreed to divide the land equally between said William Ligon and Matthew Ligon, son of above Richard. the lower half to William and upper to Matthew. Wit: John Pleasants, Joseph Pleasants Recorded 1 Nov 1706. Deed #5 Richard LIGON of Bristol Parish, Henrico County., for 5 shillings, to William LIGON of Henrico Parish, Henrico County, 100 acres on north side of James River, adjoing the "Curles" plantation, bounded Curles, John Woodson, the land having lately been in tenure of several tenants placed there by Mrs. Mary LIGON, dec'd, to whom said land did belong, the whole property being 200 acres. Dated 1 Nov 1706 Wit: John Pleasants, Joseph Pleasants Recorded 1 Nov 1706 Deed #6 Bond of William LIGON of Henrico Parish, Henrico County, to Matthew LIGON, son of Richard Ligon of Bristol Parish, same county, 1 Nov 1706, the above William Ligon is brother to Thomas Ligon, dec'd, and mutually agrees to divide the 200 acres in above deeds with Matthew Ligon, sonof Richard. Wit: John Pleasants, Joseph Pleasants Recorded 1 Nov 1706 Deed #7 William LIGON to Matthew LIGON, son of Richard Ligon, 100 acres on north side of James River, adjoining John Woodson, the river, and the Curles plantation of William Randolph. 1 Nov 1706 Wit: John Pleasants, Joseph Pleasants Recorded 1 Nov 1706 Deed #8 John FORREST of Varina Parish, Henrico County, for 30 lbs to John PERRIN of same, planter, 50 acres, being the southern most half of 100 acres given to me by my parents, James and Alice FORREST of same parish and county; being part of a plantation called "Long Swamp" on south side of James River, bounded by the river, widow Anne PERRIN, and Samuel GOODE. 2 Dec 1706 Wit: Leonard Ballow, C. Evans Recorded 2 Dec 1706 Deed #9 John PERRIN of Varina Parish, Henrico County, for 30 lbs, to John FORREST of same, planter, 50 acres, being part of plantation known as "Long Swamp:, devised to my brother Richard PERRIN, late departed, by will of Richard PIERCE, sometime of said county, and to me desceded by my brother, bounded by John Stewart, James River, and Samuel Goode. Dated 2 Dec 1706. Wit: Leonard Ballow, C. Evans Recorded 2 Dec 1706 Deed #10 John WILSON the elder, of Bristol Parish, Henrico Co., to my son Henry WILSON, the plantation where he now liveth, on Appomttox River, bounded by Capt. George Worsham, Peter Rowlet, and George Wilson, 130 acres, also 100 acres on Swift Creek upon Simons Run, being part of my tract there, next to Maj. Feild, Mr. Francis Epes and Philip Jones. Dated 1 Nov 1706 Wit: John Worsham, John Woodson, William Soane Recorded 2 Dec 1706 Deed #11 Thomas CARDWELL of County and Parish of Henrico, plasterer, for love and affection to my daughter, Mary, now wife of James FRANKLIN, of same parish and county, planter, 50 acres, part of tract where I dwell in above parish, on north side of James River on south side of Gillys Creek; bounded by Thomas Robertson, after death of above James and Mary, land to go to my grandaughter, their eldest daughter Ann, and her male issue. Dated 1 Feb 1706 Wit: Richard Ligon, Joseph Royall, Jr. Recorded 1 Feb 1706 Deed #12 Philemon CHILDERS, Sr., of Henrico County, for love and affection to my grand children Elizabeth and Tabitha, children of my son Abraham CHILDERS, one cow called "Lilly" and one yearling steer, when they reach 16 or marry. Dated 1 Feb 1706 Wit: Giles Webb, James Cocke Recorded 1 Feb 1706 Deed #13 William DODSON to son Charles DODSON, 1 ewe and 1 cow calf. 1 Feb 1706. Deed #14 8 Feb 1706. William SOANE of Henrico County, Gent., to John TILLIT of same, Gent., for 5 shillings, 150 acres on north side of Falling Creek; being part of 2015 acres taken up and patented by Gilbert Elam, Sr., Gilbert Elam, Jr., and Edward Ward, bounded by the creek, including all that land that formerly belonged to Edward Ward. Wit: Thomas Jefferson, William Randolph, Jr. Recorded 1 Mar 1706. Deed #15 1 Mar 1706 Samuel NEWMAN of Bristol Parish, Henrico Co., to John BOWMAN, of Henrico Parish, Henrico County, for 4 lbs, 100 acres in Appomattox on north side of Swift Creek, bounded by Ralph Jackson. Land was granted to said Newman by patent 20 April 1687; with all houses, etc. Wit: Isham Epes, Francis Epes, Jr. Recorded 1 Mar 1706 Deed #16 1 Mar 1706 Samuel NEWMAN of Bristol Parish, Henrico County, to Edward BOWMAN of Henrico Parish, Henrico Co., bounded by Mrs. Mary Farrar; being land granted to said Newman 20 April 1687; with all houses , etc. Wit: Isham Epes, Francis Epes, Jr. Recorded 1 Mar 1706 Deed #17 1 April 1707 Abraham MICHAUX of King William Parish, Henrico County,to Rane LAFORCE, of Henrico Parish, Henrico County, for 11,574 lbs, as by patent 2 Nov 1705 granted to said Michaux, being on south side of James River on both sides of Lower Manakin Town Creek. Wit: Joseph Pleasants, John Cox Recorded 1 Apr 1707 Deed #18 Thomas HOWLET of Henrico County, to John TULLIT of same, 2 parcels of hogs; one of 46 and other of 6. 1 April 1707. Wit: Thomas Eldridge, John Cox Recorded 1 Apr 1707 Deed #19 Francis NICHOLSON, esq., Lt. Gov. of Va., to Charles EVANS land in Varina Parish, Henrico County, on north side of James River, bounded by Mr. Richard Perrin, Abraham Baly, Cornelius Creek, and William Giles, 140 acres, formerly granted to Thomas PERRIN and by him deserted and since granted to said Charles Evans by order of General Court 19 Dec 1704, for transportation of three persons. Deed #20 Charles EVANS of Charles City County, planter, for 20 shillings and 200 lbs. tobacco, to John PERRIN of Henrico County, son of Ann PERRIN, 140 acres, bounded as is patent to Thomas PERRIN 20 OCT 1688. Wit: Thomas Howlet, Martha Ligon Recorded 1 Apr 1707 Deed #21 Charles EVANS of Charles City County, for 800 lbs tobacco, to Robert HANDCOCK, Sr., of Henrico County., boatwright, 1301 acres on south side of James River, bounded by second bottom below Mount My Lady, adjoining Maj. Harris, a branch of Ashen Swamp, Reddy Branch of the Red Waters, being land formerly granted to Col. Thomas Ligon and by him lapsed, and since granted to said Charles Evans. Dated 1 Apr 1707. Wit: Samuel Newman, Thomas Harwood Recorded 2 Apr 1707 Deed #22 Robert WOODSON, Sr., of Henrico County, for good causes, to my loving grandsons William and Joseph LEWIS, 450 acres, patented to me and Richard Ferris, Giles Carter, William Harris and Roger Cummins, 21 Oct 1687, on White Oak Swamp. Dated 10 Apr 1707 Wit: John Mosby, Peter Gofot Recorded 1 May 1707 Deed #23 2 Jun 1707 William RANDOLPH of County & Parish of Henrico, Gent., to William BYRD, Esq. of Westopher Parish, Charles City Co., for 1 l7 lbs,223 acres on south side of James River next to Walter Glatworthy, Robert Thompson, Sheffeild's land and said Byrd. Said land was granted to Richard Dearlove 4 Apr 1700 and by his last will given to said William Randolph. Wit: Giles Webb, Joshua Wynne Recorded 2 Jun 1707 Deed #24 31 May 1707 Richard BLAND of Prince George County, to William BYRD, Esq. of Charles City County, land on both sides of Falling Creek, containing by patent 5644 acres, bounded as by patent of 2 May 1706 Wit: John Clayton, Drury Stith Recorded 2 Jun 1707 Deed #25 Power of attorney to William RANDOLPH to acknowledge my dower in land my husband sold to Rena LAFORCE, dated 23 May 1707. Susanna MICHAUX Deed #26 17 Mar 1707 Richard LIGON, Surveyor of Henrico County, to John CURTIS, planter, of same. Capt. John Worsham and Francis Patram, by deed 1 Jun 1703, sold Richard Ligon 303 acres on main fork of Proctors Creek, and is sourthern part of 924 acres granted to wsaid Worsham and Patram 24 Oct 1702. Ligon for 12 lbs sells 303 acres to said Curtis. Wit: Simon Jeffreys, Robert Hancocke Recorded 2 Jun 1707 Mary, wife of Ligon, relinquishes dower.