Hyde Co., N.C. Will Book 5

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Will Book 5
(May Term 1830 - May Term 1837)
(Abstracted by Kay Midgett Sheppard)

Will Book 5 includes inventories of estates, estate sales, administration accounts, guardian accounts, year's allotment for widow's and divisions of property as well as wills.

Some page numbers were skipped or repeated in the original will book so I chose to do Will Book 5 numerically. Original page numbers of the wills are denoted in blue at the end of the will.

Inventories are listings of all personal property on hand at the time of decedent's death. Most of the time these inventories did not include real estate holdings. Some of these inventories and estate sales were very lengthy and could not be included in their entirety for the web page. I did, however, list some of the buyers at the estate sales and included the date the inventory or sale took place.

Administration accounts were made by the administrator after liquidating the estate. These accounts were usually listings of expenses accrued by the administrator while carrying out his duties and often listed notes (some insolvent) due the estate from various people.

Guardians were required to submit annual accounts of their wards. These were normally lists of items that had been purchased through the year by the guardian for his ward, i.e., shoes, cloth, school tuition, toiletries, etc., and a list of expenses the guardian had accrued while serving in his capacity as such.

Bear in mind, this is just an abstraction, not verbatim text. If anyone wishes a more in-depth account of someone's estate/will, or needs the page number on which it appears, please send a message to: Kay Midgett Sheppard. If a copy of the original is needed please write to the N.C. Dept. of Archives & History; 109 East Jones Street; Raleigh, N.C. 27601-2807 and be sure to include the book and page numbers. The microfilm roll that I used was C.053.80002.

May Term 1830

1. John H. SELBY "being weak in body" 30 March 1830 / Probate: May Term 1830

Nephew: John H. SELBY, JR. two feather beds and furniture, 2 cows and calves, 4 stool chairs, and my right for $40 in the horse which is now in my possession.

The residue of my estate after my debts are paid to be equally divided between my four brothers: William SELBY, Samuel SELBY, Benj. SELBY, and Bonner SELBY, leaving nothing to my sisters.

Executor: brother, William SELBY

Witnesses: Durant H. MURRAY, Robert FISHER

[signed] John H. SELBY
{pg. 1}

2. A true inventory of all the perishable property of John MASON, dec'd., sold by Zacheriah MASON, ext'r., this the 28^th day of December 1829.

Various buyers included: Sophia MASON, Benjamin N. HENRY, H.H. FODDRAY, Joshua MASON, Cortney MASON, and Jeptha SADLER.

[signed] Zacheriah (x) MASON, Ext'r.

3. A further inventory and account of sales of the estate of John EASTER, JUR., dec'd., sold on a credit of 6 months on the 30^th day of April 1830.

The buyers were: the widow and Laben B. SLADE.

[signed] John G. SLADE

4. Benj. SAUNDERSON & wife and Benj. SAUNDERSON as guardian to the heirs of Joseph MANN, dec'd., petition for a division of the Negroes belonging to the heirs of Joseph MANN, dec'd.

Pursuant to a commission at Feby. Term 1830, we have proceeded to value, allot and set off to Benjamin SAUNDERSON and his wife Sarah SAUNDERSON, the said Sarah being the widow of the late Joseph MANN, dec'd., and daughter of John MIDYETTE, the distributive share of the said Sarah SAUNDERSON in the Negroes of her late husband and also in the Negroes given to her and children of Joseph MANN by her father, John MIDYETT, and have also set off to the children of Joseph MANN, their father, with those given them by their grandfather, John MIDYETT, viz:

Lot #1 - Peter valued at $391.00; Ammariah valued at $58.00

Lot #2 - James valued at $350.00; Charles valued at $93.00

Lot #3 - Riley valued at $250.00; Eliza valued at $183.00

Lot #4 - Oliver valued at $250.00; Lucy valued at $191.00

Lot #5 - Christopher valued at $218.00; Porscilla valued at $203.00

Lot #6 - Alfred valued at $218.00; Tony valued at $236.00

Lot #7 - Caswell valued at $191.00; Peggy valued at $241.00

Lots #1,2,4,5,6, & 7 were drawn for Samuel M. MANN, Jane G. MANN,Thomas MANN, John M. MANN, Edward L. MANN, and Joseph S. MANN who have to pay Lot #3 $6.00

Lot #3 drawn for Sarah SAUNDERSON

Given under our hands and seals at Middleton the 10^th day of April 1830.

[signed] William COHOON, Henry S. SPENCER, W.S. GIBBS

5. Account of sales of the perishables of the estate of Hosea TYSON, dec'd., sold the 17^th day of March 1830 and 24^th April 1830

Various buyers at this lengthy sale included: Lewis TYSON, the widow who bought a large Bible for $5.60, Xenophon SLADE, Jesse WILKINSON, John BELL, JR. 3^rd, Abraham RICHARDS, Laben SLADE, Luther EBORN, and John HAMMON who rented a house and lot for 12 months. Mentions hire of Negroes: Jack, York, Hosea, Moses, Benjamin, Tom, Reuben, Pleasant, Joana? and 2 children, Fan and 2 children, James, and Judey. Also mentions Abraham RICHARDS rented the plantation on the river.

Articles allotted to Francis TYSON, widow of Hosea TYSON, for her support and that of her family for one year.

400 #bacon

1 1/2 barrels corn

2 horses

1 bed & furniture

1 wheel & cards

$237.75 cash to be paid by the adm'r.

Several notes owing the estate were listed and broken down into good debts and bad debts.

[signed] Luther EBORN

6. The estate of Benedict NEAL, dec'd., guardian, in account with Lockert GIBBS, minor

Mentions hire of Negroes Elijah, Eliza, Wilson, Lydia and Simon

In obedience to a commission Feby. Term 1830, we have examined the account and find a balance of $211.34 due the ward. Settled up to March 1^st1830. Done at Wysocking Feby. 27^th1830.

[signed] W.W. SPENCER, Wm. SELBY, D. SHAW

7. The estate of Benedict NEAL, dec'd., guardian, in account with Amanda A. GIBBS, minor

Mentions hire of Negroes Robert, Edney and children, Mima? and children, and Dinah

In obedience to a commission Feby. Term 1830, we have examined the account and find a balance of $37.58 due the ward. Settled up to March 1^st1830. Done at Wysocking Feby 27^th1830.

[signed] same as above item

8. Nancy B. GIBBS, minor, in account current with John W. ROPER, guardian

Vouchers from 1827 - Jany 1829; Mentions hire of Negro Aron and 1/2 hire of Milly and child, Bartlet, Seth, Gibbs, and Esther.

Pursuant to an order of Court Feby. Term 1830, we have examined the account and find the sum of $4.08 due the guardian this May 29^th 1830.

[signed] Jon'n. HARRIS, Caleb SPENCER, Thos. B. GIBBS - Commissioners

9. Carawon BENSON, exet'r., in account current with the estate of Reuben BENSON, dec'd.

Pursuant to a commission from November Term 1829, we have proceeded to settle the accounts and find a balance due the estate of $181.43 this 14^th day of May 1830.

[signed] Wm. WATSON, Daniel MURRAY, Riley MURRAY

10. Benjamin R. SAUNDERSON, adm'r., in account current with the estate of Benjamin F. JENNETT

Mentions sale of Negroes Prudence and Chain.

Pursuant to an order of Feby. Term 1830, we have examined the account and find a balance due the estate of $259.88 this 31^st day of May 1830.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Riley MURRAY - Commissioners

11. In pursuance of an order at Feby. Term 1830, we have this March 17^th 1830 proceeded to set off to Francis TYSON, widow of Hosea TYSON, dec'd., as follows, viz: (partial listing - this seems to be a repeat of most of the articles listed in item #5)

400 lbs. bacon

1 horse

2 sows & pigs

9 shoats

1 bed

wheels & cards

$237.75 cash to be paid out of the account of sales

[signed] Wm. H. RUSSEL, Jno. S. DAVIS, Jos. S. BARNEY - Commissioners

August Term 1830

12. David CARTER in account current with the estate of Martin SWINDELL, dec'd.

In obedience to an order of Court, we have proceeded to examine the account and find a balance due the estate of $67.54 this 5^th June 1830.

[signed] B.S. RUSSELL, T.H. GIBBS, W.H.? GIBBS

13. Estate of Alexander COHOON, in account with William S. GIBBS, ext'r.

Mentions sale of Negro Gion.

Pursuant to an order at May Term 1830, we have proceeded to examine the account and find a balance due the estate of $447.78 on the 30^th day of August 1830. Examined at Middleton 28^th of Augt. 1830.

[signed] Samuel MASTERS, Benj. SAUNDERSON

14. Pursuant to an order at February Term 1830, we have proceeded to allot and set off to Patsy SPENCER, widow of Thomas SPENCER, the following articles, to wit: (partial listing)

1 bed and furniture

1 linen wheel

13 bushels corn

1/2 barrel flour

250 lbs. pork

15 lbs coffee

3 gallons molasses

1 lb. pepper

1 bushel salt

March 13^th 1830

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Seth GIBBS, Thos. SAUNDERSON

15. Account of sales of the Negroes belonging to the estate of Joshua SWINDELL, dec'd., sold under the authority of Wm. G. SWINDELL, Emory SWINDELL, and Elizabeth SWINDELL by order of Court February Term 1830, this March 23^rd 1830.

Jude & infant child Abia sold to Wm. G. SWINDELL for $301.00

Sam sold to Caleb BALLANCE for $178.00

Kinada sold to Emory SWINDELL for $150.00

Mingo sold to Samuel L. SWINDELL for $106.00

[signed] Wm. G. SWINDELL
{Items 14 & 15 were both recorded May Term 1830 but were listed here under August Term}

November Term 1830

16. Lovey FOREMAN 17 June 1826 / Probate: November Term 1830

Granddaughter: Ann JORDAN, if living and think proper to send for in two years; one doubleloon.

Granddaughter: Julia SPENCER one Negro boy named Hector, one feather bed & furniture, and one large mahogany table which is at her mother's at this time. If she should die without heir of her body then said property to be returned to my son Ben. FOREMAN. My will is that my son, Ben. FOREMAN, shall act as guardian for Julia.

Daughter: Patsy SPARROW to have 10 cents to be paid by my executor.

Son: Benjamin FOREMAN to have 41^1/2 acres of land I bought of Adam LACY; Negro men named Sutton, Jack and Prince; a Negro woman named Temperance; my right in Negro woman Pegg and her child Marandaddy; and all the property not already given away.

Executor: son, Benjamin FOREMAN

Witnesses: Fanny FORTISCUE, George (x) TOOLEY, JUR.

[signed] Lovey FOREMAN
{pg. 23}

17. Emma JARVIS "being weak in body" 22 August 1830 / Probate: November Term 1830

Sister: Rebecca JARVIS to have 50 acres of land lying on Swanquarter, it being 1/2 of an undivided tract that was given to me and the said Rebecca JARVIS by our Aunt Agnes JARVIS containing 100 acres as the will of Agnes JARVIS will more plainly show.

Executor: William WATSON

Witness: Benj. SAUNDERSON

[signed] Emma (x) JARVIS
{pgs. 23-24}

18. Jeremiah FARROW "being weak in body" 7 October 1826 / Probate: November Term 1830

Wife: Elizabeth FARROW I lend the 50 acres of land whereon I now live with all the privileges belonging thereto during her natural life or widowhood. I also lend to her all my plantation tools, one mare and cart, one wheel, one bed and furniture, one loom & harness, one chest, one buffet & furniture and one Negro woman named Hannah.

Son: Hezekiah FARROW the small pieces of land I bought of Samuel SELBY and his wife and of Charles GIBBS. I also give him the 50 acres where I now live after the widowhood of his mother. Also one Negro man named Harry; one horse named Dolphin; one bureau; the buffet after his mother's widowhood; the threshing machine; 2/3 of wheat fan?; one corn mill & machine; one corn sheller and my watch.

Daughter: Naomy COX to have 14 acres of land I bought of Asby COX; one Negro girl named Thial?.

Daughter: Margaret to have one Negro girl named Sucky; one bed & furniture and one linen wheel.

To: S.P. FARROW I give one Negro girl named Diana; one bed & furniture and one linen wheel.

Daughter: Eliza to have one Negro woman named Jude; one bed & furniture and one large trunk.

I give to my two last children, Harriet & Eleanor Bom? --- one bed to my daughter Harriet; one Negro man named Lem?, one Negro girl child named Philis and one Negro boy child called Sam. I wish that my crop now made after taking Hezekiah's part and a sufficiency for my family for one year, then the balance to be equally divided between my five daughters: Margaret, Sabrey P. [probably same as S.P. FARROW listed above], Eliza, Harriet and Elenor B.

Executors & guardians to minor children: son Hezekiah FARROW and David CARTER, JR.

Witnesses: none listed (the will was proved by the oaths of John W. ROPER, Wm. G. SWINDELL and Lovett BELL who swore to the writing of Jeremiah FARROW)

[signed] Jeremiah FARROW
{pgs. 24-25}

19. Inventory of the property of Casell ENSLEY, dec'd., taken by Thomas MASON, Adm'r.

A list of various hand tools, kitchen furniture, clothing and a few notes.

[signed] Thomas MASON, Adm'r.

Account of sales of the property of Casell ENSLEY, dec'd., sold on 22 day Sept. 1830 by Thomas MASON, Adm'r.

Various buyers included: William ENSLEY, George HOWARD, Henderson BELL, John REW, Joshua MASON, Rebecca ENSLEY and David EASTER.

[signed] Thomas MASON, Adm'r.

20. In obedience to an order of Court founded on the petition of Daniel MURRAY at May Term 1829, we have gone on the premises and allotted a road as follows: beginning at a ______ between the heirs of Hugh JONES and the heirs of Peter SERMON running various courses of the Lake until it intersects the old road at or near the graveyard. Given under our hands and seals August 17^th 1829.

[signed] Henry S. SPENCER, Sheriff, Wm. SELBY, Benj. MIDYETT, Benj. WATSON, JR., Charles GIBBS, Edward SPARROW, Cason G. SPENCER, Dixon SWINDELL, Noah GIBBS, Vinson W. SAUNDERSON, Sam? SAUNDERSON, Saml. BROOKS, Caleb SPENCER

21. Pursuant to the annexed writ from Court Feby. Term 1830, we have this day been on the premises petitioned to be drained as well as that through which the Canal is to pass and have examined and find the same necessary and report that we have this day laid off to Caleb SPENCER the following privileges for a Canal, a certain ditch that is now but in part beginning at the head of Far Creek on the North side of the road 12 feet in width and running up the road to the upper end of the plantation belonging to the heirs of Edward SPENCER, from thence with an addition of 5 feet from the upper end of sd. plantation through the lands of the aforesaid heirs of Edward SPENCER to the lands of Caleb SPENCER, being in all 17 feet in width for Canal and bank. We say that said Canal shall be at least 2 feet deep and do further access damages to the heirs of Edward SPENCER in the sum of $2.50 this 6^th day May 1830.

[signed] Henry S. SPENCER, Sheriff, Dixon SWINDELL, An's. SADLER, Thomas GASKILL, Joseph GASKILL, Israel BROOKS, L.J. PUGH, Daniel MIDYETT, Benj. MIDYETT, Daniel MURRAY, Sparrow MIDYETT, Durant H. MURRAY, Wm. SWINDELL, SR.

22. Pursuant to the annexed order of Court November Term 1829, we have proceeded to lay off the public road according to the annexed petition. Beginning at the north east corner of Caleb SPENCER's land, being the land which sd. Caleb SPENCER bought of Alexander HENDERSON, and running parallel with the first straight reach? of the HENDERSON Canal, formerly called the BALLANCE Canal, to the Ridge Road. Done this 6^th day May 1830.

[signed] same as above item

23. Pursuant to an order of Court at Feby. Term 1830 in favor of the petition of Caleb BALLANCE, et al, for the sale of Negro man Ben. He was sold at Middle Creek at 6 months credit when Samuel MASTERS was the highest bidder at $302.00 of which $151.00 belongs to William ROLINSON - is ______ to be paid by note under seal signed by Caleb BALLANCE and Thomas BALLANCE. $151.00 which is submitted by

[signed] Caleb BALLANCE

24. Naomy COX "being weak in body" 6 September 1830 / Probate: November Term 1830

Two daughters: Mahalah COX and Elizabeth COX I give and bequeath all the land and plantation that my father David CARTER gave me on the Ridge containing 90 acres to be divided equally.

Son: Benjamin COX $250.00

My will and desire is that all the residue of my lands and other estsate shall be sold by my executor on a credit of 6 months and the proceeds after paying my just debts to be equally divided between Jesse COX, David COX, Mahalah COX, Elizabeth COX, Richard COX, and Benj. COX.

Executor: David CARTER

Witnesses: Benj. SAUNDERSON, Thos. SAUNDERSON

[signed] Naomy (x) COX
{pg. 30}

25. Daniel W. MARTIN "being in a low state of health" 23 April 1830 / Probate: November Term 1830

Wife: (not named) I lend during her lifetime the farm and plantation whereon I now live. I give unto her 5 cows and calves, one bay mare, all my hogs, the buffet, all the crockery ware, 2 beds & furniture, all my crop that is and will be on the ground this year, all the provisions now on hand, one table and all my chairs, 2 trunks, one looking glass, and one plow.

Daughter: Julia Ann Elizabeth HAYS to have the plantation after her mother's death; one bed & furniture; 2 cows and calves.

I wish all my land on the west side of the Pungo River to be sold by my executor at 6 months credit for the purpose of paying a debt I owe to Wm. WINDLEY with Jno. DIXON as my security. I wish all the balance of my property not named to be sold to discharge my debts.

Executor: worthy friend, James SATTERTHWAIT

Witnesses: Christopher SPENCER, Wm. G. HAYS

[signed] Daniel W. MARTIN
{pgs. 30-31}

February Term 1831

26. Israel EASTWOOD 21 May 1830 / Probate: February Term 1831

Grandson: Luis EASTWOOD I give and bequeath one cow and calf which is now in his possession

Grandson: David EASTWOOD I give and bequeath the red cow's eldest heifer and after the death of my wife I give one bed and furniture that formerly belonged to my wife Elizabeth. Also one linen wheel.

Granddaughter: Hulday THOMAS I give the red cow's calf.

Wife: Elizabeth EASTWOOD I give and bequeath all that I possess not heretofore given away and after her death to be equally divided as follows: between my daughter's children, Hannah's & Rebeka's & Lewis EASTWOOD children.

Executor: Grandson Luis EASTWOOD

Witnesses: James McCLAUD, Amos NEAL

[signed] Isriel (x) EASTWOOD
{pgs. 31-32}

27. B.L. ENSLEY, adm'r., dec'd., in account current with the estate of C. VOLOVAY

In obedience to an order of Court November Term 1830, we have proceeded to examine & audit the account between Benners L. ENSLEY, adm'r. of Charles VOLOVAY, dec'd., and find a balance due the estate of $15.26 calculated up to Feby. Term 1831 this 4^th of Feby. 1831.

[signed] Henry S. SPENCER, W.S. GIBBS - Commissioners

28. A true copy of the account of sales & inventory of the estate of Jeremiah FARROW, dec'd., sold 22^nd day of December [1830] by Hezekiah FARROW, ext'r.

Various buyers included: the widow, Margaret FARROW, Sabra P. FARROW, Thomas BALLANCE, Cason G. SPENCER, John BLACKWELL, and Allen BURRUS. Mentions Negro boy Burridge, Negro man Len?/Lon?, Negro girl SUCKY, Negro woman Jude and Negro girl Diana hired by Hezekiah FARROW. Also listed are the Negroes considered expensive: Betty, Mary, John, Riley and Dave.

Account of sales of the balance of the crop according to the last will of Jeremiah FARROW, dec'd., left to Margaret, Sabra P., Eliza, Harriet, and Eleanor B. FARROW by order of Court sold by H.S. SPENCER, sheriff, on Decr. 22^nd 1830. The list of crops included: corn, wheat, cotton, flax & flax seeds, peas and beans.

[not signed]

29. Estate of Ebenezer JESTER, dec'd., in account with John CREDLE, Adm'r.

Vouchers from Feby. Term 1829 - Feby. Term 1831; Mentions paid $254.00 to board 3 children for 9 months.

In obedience to an order from Court, we find a balance due the administrator of $66.00 this Feby. 26^th day 1831.

[signed] J.L. SWINDELL, Samuel JONES, Nasa FARROW

30. Oliver GIBBS, guardian, in account current with Eliza GIBBS, his ward

Vouchers from May Term 1829 - January 1831; Mentions paid $2.10 for a midwife for a Negro woman.

In obedience to an order of Court November Term 1830, we have examined the account and find a balance of $95.62 due the ward this 18^th of Dec. 1830.

31. The estate of Reuben BURRUS, dec'd., in account current with Allen BURRUS, ext'r.

In obedience to an order of Court, we have examined the account and find a balance of $67.25 due the executor this 28^th Feby. 1831.

[signed] David CARTER, C.J.H. LAMB

32. Account of sales of the property of Sally GIBBS, dec'd., sold on the 24^th of Dec. 1830 by Samuel BROOKS, Adm'r.

The buyers were: Wm. SELBY, JUN., Benj. G. GASKILL, Jesse GIBBS, Cornelius SWINDELL, Silas SWINDELL, Oliver GIBBS, and Lewis EASTWOOD.

[not signed]

33. A true inventory of the perishable estate of John BRIDGMAN, dec'd., Feby. 2^nd 1831

The only 2 items listed were $7.42^1/2 in cash and Green Carrowon's note for $25.74^1/2.

[signed] Green BRIDGMAN

The estate of John BRIDGMAN, dec'd., in account current with Green BRIDGMAN, adm'r.

Vouchers from August Term 1830

Pursuant to an order of Court, we have examined the account and find a balance due the estate of $29.82 this 28^th Feby. 1831.

[signed] George TULEY, Tilson G. CREDLE, John HARWOOD

34. Account of sales and inventory of the estate of Eleanor GIBBS, dec'd., sold Dec. 21^st 1830

Various buyers included: Hutchens CAHOON, David A. GIBBS, Jesse FISHER, Isaac SAWYER, Priscilla GIBBS, Thomas HARRIS, Henry T. GIBBS, Henry Dillone and Selby McKEY.

[signed] Washington GIBBS

35. Julia SPENCER, minor, in account current with Benj. FOREMAN, guardian

Vouchers from 1828 - Feb. 1831; mentions hire of Negroes Celia, Bill, Nance and Patt. Also mentions rent of plantations at Smith's Creek and Tango Run.

Pursuant to an order of Court, we have audited the account and find a balance due the guardian of $14.73 this 24^th of Feby. 1831.

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE, George TULEY, John DIXON - Commissioners

36. A true copy of the account sales and inventory of the estate of Naomi COX, dec'd., sold December 20^th 1830

Various buyers at this lengthy sale were D.C. COX who bought a large Bible, William BERRY, Priscilla CARTER, John NIXON, Mahalah COX, Jesse COX, and Betsy COX. Some items of interest were:

1 Negro man named Pomp bought by I.H. SPENCER for $130.55

50 acres of land bought by Benj. GIBBS, SEN.

50 acres of land bought by I.H. SPENCER

1/6 of 300 acres bought by I.H. SPENCER

1/6 of 50 acres bought by C.G. SPENCER

Feby. 28^th 1831

[signed] David CARTER

37. An account of sales of the property of B.L. ENSLEY, dec'd., sold Decr. 23^rd 1830 by CAHOON & SPENCER

Various buyers at this lengthy sale included: the widow, Saml. WESTON, Hardy SWINDELL, Reuben BERRY, Will BERRY, John HATCH, D.H. BELL, T.M. SCOTT, Joseph McGOWEN, and J.B. ENSLEY.

The following Negroes were hired out till 1^st Jany. 1832.

Jacob to Daniel MURRAY

Jack to the widow

Merrick to Israel SHELDON

Austin to Benj. SAUNDERSON

Kit to Israel SHELDON

George to R.H. YOUNG

Ann to the widow

Negroes hired to the lowest bidder to be kept till 1^st Jany. 1832.

Lydia & 3 children to the widow

Peggy & 4 children to the widow

Fanny & 2 children to Sparrow MIDYETT

Nicy & 2 children to Ivy GIBBS

Tamar to Lewis KINCY

Willoughby to Michael LINTON

Ishmael to Cason G. SPENCER

John to D.H. MURRAY

A lengthy list of notes and accounts left by Benners L. ENSLEY, dec'd.

[not signed]

May Term 1831

38. Jonathan HARRIS, adm'r., in account with the estate of Edward SPENCER, SR., dec'd.

Pursuant to an order of Court Feby. Term 1831, we have examined the account and find a balance due the estate of $290.68 calculated up to May 30^th 1831.

[signed] W. Sil. GIBBS, Thomas BALLANCE, Lovett BELL

39. Caroline GIBBS in account current with William S. GIBBS, guardian

Mentions Selby WATSON, former guardian. Also mentions $83.32 due the ward from the estate of Jabez K. GIBBS.

Pursuant to an order of Court Feby. Term 1831, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $13.39 up to June 1^st 1831. Examined at Middleton the 28^th of May 1831.

[signed] Benj. SAUNDERSON, Thomas BALLANCE, JUN. - Commissioners

40. Elizabeth R. SAUNDERSON in account current with Thomas SAUNDERSON, guardian

In pursuance to an order of Court Feby. Term 1831, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $55.76. Done this 28^th April 1831.

[signed] Stephen GIBBS, W.W. SPENCER, Isaiah H. SPENCER

41. William F. BELL "being weak in body" 27 January 1831 / Probate: May Term 1831

Mother: (not named) I lend during her life all my right in the Negroes yet undivided between myself and two sisters, Margaret A. BELL and Nancy MOORE, it being 1/3 part. Also I lend her the use of all my land during her life.

Sister: Margaret A. BELL I give the above undivided Negroes after my mother's death and also all my lands after her death.

Witnesses: Ben FOREMAN, Banister MIDYETT

[signed] William F. BELL

Codicil dated 27 January 1831: I appoint my friend R.M.G. MOORE and my mother as my executors.

Witnesses: Ben. FOREMAN, Banister MIDYETT

[signed] William F. BELL
{pgs. 58-59}

42. Pursuant to an order of Court Feby. Term 1831, we met at the residence of the late Lewis TYSON, dec'd., and have proceeded to set off to Ann TYSON, widow of the said Lewis TYSON, one year's provisions as follows: (partial listing)

1 bed & furniture

1 loom

1 wool wheel

7 bbls. corn

301# beef

1 sow & 6 pigs

80# bacon

$47.87 cash to be paid by administrator

[signed] Jno. L. DAVIS, Luther EBORN, R.M.G. MOORE

Account of sales of Lewis TYSON, dec'd., sold on a credit of 6 months on the 26^th of March 1831

Various buyers included: the widow, Samuel LEITH, Zenophon SLADE, Stephen OWENS, Timothy OWENS, Thos. S. SINGLETON, Thomas TYSON. Mentions hire of Negroes: Dub, Frank, Jim & Mary till Dec. 25^th next. Also mentions Hannah & three children for the widow to keep.

Dublin about 60 years old

Frank about 35 years old

Jim about 40 years old

Hannah aged 26

Mary aged 10

Henry aged 7

Wiley aged 3

Harriet aged 4 months

[signed] Jno. BELL, Adm'r.

43. Jenny SAWYER 8 September1830 / Probate: May Term 1831

Grandson: Nathaniel SAWYER, son of Zebedee SAWYER, I give & bequeath 6 head of cattle, 2 feather beds and furniture, one linen wheel, one pair steelyards, one iron pot and in case he should die without heir then the aforementioned property I give to my son Zebedee SAWYER.

Granddaughter: Rachel SAWYER I give one heifer yearling.

Granddaughter: Juletta SAWYER I give one trunk.

Executor: son Zebedee SAWYER

Witnesses: John JORDAN, Josiah SAWYER

[signed] Jenny (x) SAWYER
{pg. 63}

44. Account current with the estate of James CREDLE, dec'd., with Matthias CREDLE, ext'r.

Mentions paid clerk in February 1829 to prove the will; paid $3.07 to Will FARROW for a coffin; also $60.33 allowed by the will for clothing for Dorcas for 2 years and 9 months.

In obedience to an order of Court Feby. Term 1831, we have examined the account and find a balance due the estate of $299.28 this March 19^th1831.

[signed] William FARROW, Foster JARVIS, Daniel CREDLE

45. Sally SAUNDERSON, minor, in account current with Thos. SAUNDERSON, guardian

In pursuance to an order of Court Feby. Term 1831, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $14.72 this 28^th day of April 1831.

[signed] Isaiah H. SPENCER, Stephen GIBBS, W.W. SPENCER

46. In obedience to the annexed writ, we have come in person to a certain plantation whereof Jeremiah FARROW, dec'd., died lying on the Ridge and containing 50 acres and have set off to Elizabeth FARROW, widow of said Jeremiah, 1/3 part beginning at the Indian line and at Richard SAUNDERSON's line...to include the dwelling house.

[signed] Henry S. SPENCER, Sheriff, Vincent W. SAUNDERSON, John W. ROPER, Ivy GIBBS, William GIBBS, Silvester GIBBS, Charles GIBBS, Timothy WINDLEY, Robt. JENNETT, Noah GIBBS, Saml. T. GASKINS, Ephraim ONEAL, Ives SAUNDERSON

August Term 1831

47. Benj. F. BONNER, guardian, in account current with John J. BONNER and Elizabeth BONNER, his wards

Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1831, we have examined the accounts and find a balance due John J. BONNER of $19.29 and a balance due Elizabeth BONNER of $25.33 this Augt. 24^th 1831.

[signed] Benj. WATSON, JUN., Benj. B. FULFORD, John W. ROPER - Commissioners

48. Benners L. ENSLEY, guardian, in account current with Sarah Ann GIBBS, his ward

Mentions receiving 1/4 part of the estate of A.H. GIBBS, dec'd.

In pursuance to an order of Court May Term 1831, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $962.57 calculated up to 1^st Sept. 1831. Done this Augt. 27^th 1831.

[signed] Henry S. SPENCER, D.? W. SELBY, Wm. GIBBS - Auditors

49. Timothy WINDLEY, guardian, in account current with George O. WINDFIELD

In obedience to an order of Court Augt. Term 1831, we have examined the account and find a balance of $181.87 due the ward.

[signed] Will W. SPENCER, Selby WATSON, Isaiah H. SPENCER - Commissioners

50. Benners L. ENSLEY, adm'r., in account current with Alexander Hamilton GIBBS, dec'd.

In pursuance to an order of Court May Term 1831, we have examined the account and find a balance due the estate of $1262.50 with interest calculated up to 1^st Sept. 1831 this 27^th Augt. 1831.

[signed] Henry S. SPENCER, H.W. GIBBS, W.S. GIBBS - Auditors

51. Little John PUGH in account current with Mary L. ONEAL, his ward

Vouchers from February 14, 1823 - August 1831; Mentions the estate of Joshua ONEAL; also mentions hire of Negro man Charles from 1823-1831.

Pursuant to an order of Court, we find a balance due the ward of 42.03 this August 30^th 1831.

[signed] Wm. SELBY, D. SHAW, Wm. SWINDELL, SR. - Commissioners

52. Selby SPENCER "being weak in body" 20 May 1831 / Probate: August Term 1831

Wife: Polly SPENCER I lend for & during her natural life all my household and kitchen furniture and one Negro man named Kip, all my stock of cattle and hogs, one mare, all the poultry, 50 barrels of corn, 30 bushels wheat, farming utensils, 1/2 of the 100 acres adjoining John JORDAN including that part whereon my houses are situated. I also lend her the upper 50 acres adjoining the said JORDAN's land until my son Henry S. SPENCER comes of lawful age. I also lend her the 50 acres I bought of Randle SAWYER until my son Samuel SPENCER comes of lawful age. I also lend her the 50 acres I bought of Joseph WARD until my son Benjamin W. SPENCER comes of lawful age for the purpose of maintaining and educating each and every one of my children.

Son: Henry S. SPENCER when he comes of age I give and bequeath 50 acres of land adjoining John JORDAN,

Daughters: Malinda SPENCER, Caroline SPENCER and Eliza E.L. SPENCER I give and bequeath after my wife's death the 50 acres whereon I now live adjoining my son Henry S. SPENCER's lot to be divided equally. Also at my wife's death I give then one Negro man named Kip and all the cattle and hogs.

Son: Samuel SPENCER when he comes of age I give and bequeath the 50 acres of land I bought of Randle SAWYER adjoining the land I give to my daughters including my new barn to be moved thereon.

Son: Benjamin W. SPENCER when he comes of age I give and bequeath the 50 acres of land I bought of Joseph WARD adjoining the lands I give to my son Samuel SPENCER.

My executors shall sell my horse, canoes and my crop of every description that is not before given away for the purpose of paying my just debts and the balance, if any, to be used to purchase a Negro girl for my daughters aforementioned.

Executors: brother Benjamin SPENCER and John JORDAN

Witnesses: Willis SAWYER, Samuel SAWYER

[signed] Selby SPENCER
{pgs. 69-70}

53. Benners L. ENSLEY, guardian, in account with Zady GIBBS, his ward

In pursuance to an order of Court May Term 1831, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $953.32 this Augt. 27^th 1831.

[signed] Henry S. SPENCER, H.W. GIBBS, W.S. GIBBS - Auditors

54. Know all men by these presents that this agreement is made and entered into this 29^th day of July 1831 between Charity BELL (written as Chally in another place), legatee and executrix of William F. BELL, dec'd., Peggy A. BELL and R.M.G. MOORE, and do impower Benjamin FOREMAN to divide the land and Negroes that were devised by Joshua BELL, SEN., dec'd., in his last will and testament to his grandchildren, the children of Samuel BELL. And we do also abide by the decree of Benjamin FOREMAN making the division in as full & binding a manner to all interests.

Witnesses: Joseph S. MAY, Sanford R. RICHARDS

[signed] Charity BELL, Margaret A. BELL (same as Peggy), R.M.G. MOORE

In pursuance of the authority and request, I have proceeded this 29^th day of July 1831 to divide the same in the following manner:

Seth valued at $400.00

Riley valued at $400.00

Elden valued at $275.00

Sam valued at $225.00

Malvina valued at $225.00

Elliott valued at $175.00

Rhody valued at $150.00

George valued at $150.00

Jude valued at $150.00

Henry (infant) valued at $100

1/2 the land including the buildings valued at $150.00

1/2 the land without the buildings valued at $50.00

Total value - $2450.00

The representative of W.F. BELL is entitled to 1/4, Peggy A. BELL is entitled to 1/4 and R.M.G. MOORE is entitled to 1/2.

R.M.G. MOORE receives:

1/2 the land without buildings which is supposed to be 50 acres

Negroes Riley, Elden, Elliott, Rhody & the infant child Henry

Peggy A. BELL receives:

Negroes Sam and Malvina

The representative of Wm. F. BELL receives:

Negroes Seth, George & Jude

Witness: Joseph S. MAY

[signed] Benjamin FOREMAN

November Term 1831

55. Hugh JONES "being in good health" 19 November 1824 / Recorded: November Term 1826

I will and direct that all my Negroes which I may own at my death and all such as may be purchased by my executors may be kept on my plantations to work and labor until my youngest child shall attain the age of 20. I direct that a good overseer be hired to superintend my plantations and Negroes. I direct that my Negroes, after making the crops, be employed in clearing such lands and cutting canals or ditches. After the discharge of my debts all surplus income shall be applied by my executors to the purchase of young Negroes between the ages of 10 & 21 of both sexes. I will that no division of my estate take place until my youngest child attains the age of 20, at which time I will that my property be divided in the following manner:

Eldest daughter: Eliza Williams JONES I give the plantation on which I now live known by the name of the Lake Landing plantation, together with the mill and the land I bought on the Lake between Lake Landing and the land now owned by Capt. David WALLACE. As this is the most valuable part of my estate, in order to equalize it, I will that it be taxed to pay $1000.00 to each of my other daughters in the following manner:

$1000.00 to Frances at the expiration of the 1^st year

$1000.00 to Julia at the expiration of the 2^nd year

$1000.00 to Harriet at the expiration of the 3^rd year

$1000.00 to Ann at the expiration of the 4^th year

Daughter: Julia I give my plantation at the head of Wysockin known by the name of Egypt and also 300 acres adjoining the same tract of back land which Frances receives.

Daughter: Harriet I give my plantation on the North side of Mattamuskeet Lake adjoining the land of Lemuel CARTWRIGHT. I also give her 1/2 of three 600 acre tracts situated partly behind Fort Point.

Daughter: Ann I give my plantation on the Lake at the Rose Bay Turnpike. I also give her the other 1/2 of the three 600 acre tracts from which Harriet receives hers.

I will that when my youngest daughter shall attain the age of 20, my Negroes, plantation tools and stock of all kinds be equally divided between my children. If I die before I cut a canal 10' wide and 2' deep from Alligator River to the land devised to my daughters, Harriet and Ann, on the North side of Mattamuskeet Lake and another from Lightwood Creek Bridge, a direct course to the line between the lands of John G. BLOUNT, PALMER tract, and myself, I will that my hands be occupied all the spare time in cutting first the Canal from Lightwood Creek Bridge and then from Alligator River. When it is too wet, the Negroes shall cut down and clean up 200 acres of the lands devised to Ann, then immediately proceed to clean up 200 acres devised to Harriet. If either of my daughters should die without lawful issue then the lands shall be equally divided among the surviving children. If all my children should die without issue, then the whole of my property to go to my brother, Richard B. JONES, with the exception of $2000.00 to be given to my brother-in-law, John W. GUION? I direct that all my cleared lands not cultivated be hired out to good and trusty tenants. Also the uncleared lands be hired out. I will and direct that my children be removed as soon as possible to the state of Pennsylvania to my father's or brother's and there educated and shall by no means or any pretext be bought back to North Carolina before they are 20 years of age. If either of my daughters marry before the age of 20 then the lands and every species of property heretofore devised to her will be forfeited with the exception of $100.00 to be paid to her. I will and direct that the house and lot in New Bern, formerly the property of Dr. Andrew SCOTT, which I purchased at Sheriff's sale, shall be sold and the proceeds applied to extinguishing my debts.

Daughter: Eliza W. JONES shall be entitled to all the wood to be taken off of the tract of 300 acres bequeathed to Frances lying west of EVANS' land and south of the CARROWON land. I further will that my Negro man George and his wife Grace, if alive at the division of my Negroes, with all the children they now have, shall be given to Eliza and charged to her at a fair valuation as her share, or part of her share of Negroes. I also give her all my books not on professional subjects. And I further will that the professional books be sold or exchanged for historical works and that my instruments and shop furniture be sold and applied in the same way for the use of Eliza. I will that all my household furniture be sold on a credit of 6 months with the exception of my writing chair and bookcase which I give to Eliza.

Executors: brother Richard B. JONES, John W. GUION?, and daughter Eliza W. JONES and they are also to serve as guardian to daughters Frances, Julia, Harriet & Ann.

Witnesses: Anthony DAVIS, T.H. SELBY

[signed] Hugh JONES

Codicil: I give and bequeath to my well beloved brother, Richard B. JONES, a certain watch bequeathed to me by my father in his last will. Also my walking cane and farmers knife.

[signed] Hugh JONES
{pgs. 73-76}

This will was recorded November Term 1826 which I imagine is sometime around the death date of Hugh JONES. However, the only reason I can think of that it was returned to Court at this term was because his youngest child had reached her legal age and the estate could now be divided.

56. The estate of Benedict NEAL, guardian, in account current with Thomas R. GIBBS, his ward

Pursuant to an order of Court at Augt. Term 1831, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward on the 1^stday of November 1831 of $58.68. Examined this 27^th of October 1831.

[signed] Benj. SAUNDERSON, D. SHAW, Will SELBY - Commissioners

57. Hosea TYSON "of the County of Beaufort" 14 October 1827 / Probate: November Term 1831

Wife: Fanny TYSON I give and bequeath 3 Negro men named Hose?, York, and Jack. Also all my household and kitchen furniture as well as that at my plantation in Hyde whereon I live. Also 50 barrels of corn, all my hogs and potatoes, 10 cows and calves, her choice of 2 beef steers, 15 head of sheep, my riding mare, wheat on hand, all farming tools, gun boat, harness and horse cart. I also lend during her life or widowhood my Negro girl Fan.

To: Lewis TYSON I give my young horse and 5 cows and calves.

To: Zenophon SLADE I give my farm horse.

Nephew: Thomas SWAIN I give all my land and plantation in Hyde County after my loan to my wife expires, which said plantation I lend to my wife during her widowhood.

Sister: Betsy SWAIN I give all the remaining part of my estate.

Executor: brother-in-law and friend Thomas SWAIN

Witnesses: M. (Major) Jno. CLARK, Luther S. EBORN

[signed] Hosea TYSON
{pg. 77}

58. Jas. McCLOUD and Thos. R. GIBBS, ext'rs., in account current with the estate of Benedict NEAL, dec'd.

Vouchers from Augt. Term 1829 - 1831; Mentions paid for 5 months board for Arabella & Orpha NEAL.

Pursuant to an order of Court Augt. Term 1831, we have examined the account and find a balance due the estate of $1143.67 up to the 1^st day of Jany. 1832. Examined October 27^th 1831.

[signed] Benj. SAUNDERSON, D. SHAW, Will SELBY

59. Acct. of sales of Selby SPENCER, dec'd., sold Sept. 22^nd 1831

Various buyers included: Mary SPENCER, David COX, Thadeus BROWN, Jordan VERNELSON, Bartlet COLIPHER, Allen MASON, Joseph McGOWEN, Christopher BLAKE. Total sale amounted to $201.16.

[signed] John JORDAN, Exet'r.

60. Pursuant to an order of Court at Augt. Term 1831, we have this day allotted and set off to John J. FULFORD and his wife Zada, and Sally Ann GIBBS, their distributive share in the Negroes of their father, Samuel GIBBS, dec'd., which fell to them in common in a former division, viz:

Sally Ann Gibbs drew Lot #1 consisting of:

Solomon valued at $358.00

Jim valued at $400.00

John J. FULFORD and wife drew Lot #2 consisting of:

Lazarus valued at $158.00

George valued at $375.00

Sally valued at $300.00

In witness whereof we commissioners have set our hands and seals the 28^th day of October 1831.

[signed] Daniel MURRAY, T.H. SELBY, Henry GIBBS

61. Pursuant to an order of Court at Augt. Term 1831, we have this day allotted and set off to Sarah ENSLEY, widow of the late Benners L. ENSLEY, and Benners Alexander ENSLEY, his son, their distributive share in the Negroes belonging to the estate of the aforesaid Benners L. ENSLEY, as follows, viz:

Sarah ENSLEY drew Lot #1 consisting of:

Fanny and child William valued at $258.00

John valued at $258.00

Mary valued at $150.00

Edward valued at $125.00

Merrick valued at $400.00

Kit valued at $392.00

Benners Alexander ENSLEY drew Lots # 2 & #3 consisting of:

Peg and child Simon valued at $317.00

Sam valued at $242.00

Creasy valued at $120.00

Silvester valued at $125.00

Jack valued at $383.00

George valued at $367.00

Lydia valued at $250.00

David valued at $258.00

Gatsey valued at $141.00

Chatham valued at $125.00

Austin valued at $400.00

Jacob valued at $308.00

Ishmael valued at $258.00

Also two old Negroes, Willoughby & Tamar valued at $150.00 less than nothing for their maintenance and to be deducted.

In witness whereof we, the commissioners, have hereunto set our hands and seals this 28^th of Oct. 1831.

[signed] Henry GIBBS, Daniel MURRAY, T.H. SELBY

62. Carrowon BENSON, guardian, in account current with his ward, Reuben BENSON

Voucher from May 14, 1830 states ward received $310.25 which was his distributive share of his father's estate.

Pursuant to an order from Court August Term 1831, we have audited the account and find a balance due the ward of $933.11 calculated up to Nov. 26^th 1831. Done at Mattamuskeet Lake this November 26^th 1831.

[signed] David G. WESTON, John L. SWINDELL, Will WATSON - Commissioners

63. An acct. of sales of Negroes belonging to the estate of John J. BONNER, dec'd., sold November 1^stday 1831

Wallis to Samuel MASTERS for $295.00

Celia to Peledge W. SPENCER for $270.00

[signed] Isaiah H. SPENCER

64. Estate of Zacheus BELL, dec'd., in account current with Benjamin GASKINS, adm'r.

Various judgments and notes listed.

Pursuant to an order of Court at August Term 1831, we have examined the account and find a balance due the estate of $753.59. Done this 22^nd Nov. 1831.

[signed] Ben FOREMAN, Jos. S. MAY, John DIXON - Commissioners

February Term 1832

65. Washington GIBBS, guardian, in account current with Sally GIBBS, minor

Voucher from Augt. 8, 1828 states ward received money from the adm'r. of Abi GIBBS. Also received money from the ext'r. of Jon'n. HOPKINS. Mentions expense for guardian going to Virginia.

Pursuant to an order of Court Nov. Term 1831, we have examined the account and find a balance due the guardian of $2.70 on the 22^nd of Feby. 1832.

[signed] Benj. SAUNDERSON, Henry GIBBS, H.S. SPENCER

66. Washington GIBBS, guardian, in account current with Abi GIBBS, his ward

Voucher from Augt. 8, 1828 states ward received money from the adm'r. of Abi GIBBS. Also received money from the ext'r. of Jon'n. HOPKINS. Mentions expense for guardian going to Virginia.

Pursuant to an order of Court Nov. Term 1831, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $12.28 on the 22^nd of Feby. 1832.

[signed] same as above item

67. Henry GIBBS in account current with Seth GIBBS, his ward

Pursuant to an order of Court November Term 1831, we have examined the account and find a balance of $7388.39 due the ward on 2^nd day Jany. 1832.

[signed] W.W. GIBBS, Washington GIBBS, Jonathan HARRIS

68. An inventory of the property of William, John, Henry, and Samuel SPENCER, minors

The sum of $162.52 received May 30^th1831 of Jonathan HARRIS, adm'r. of Edward SPENCER, dec'd., it being their distributive share of said deceased estate. The sum of $70.00 received for hire of Negros for the year 1831 and due 1^st Jany. 1832; Mentions 4/5 of Negroes Doss?, Jim, and Sall.

[signed] Thos. SAUNDERSON, guardian

69. An acct. of sales of the perishable estate of Cason JONES sold by Benj. WATSON, guardian to said JONES on Dec. 20^th 1831.

Various buyers included: John B. ENSLEY, Lewis EASTWOOD, Marcus SWINDELL, W.R. PALMER, Will YOUNG, B.B. FULFORD, Sol. FULLER, and George SHELDON; Mentions hire of Negro Simon.

Articles returned for Cason JONES, viz: (partial list)

Negro woman Caroline

1 round table

looking glass

1 decanter

1 Bible

4 stool chairs

pair fire dogs

1 coffee mill

1 chest

1 writing desk

1 bed & furniture

I certify that all the perishable estate of Cason JONES which has come to my knowledge is included in this account.

[signed] Benj. WATSON, guardian

70. Oliver GIBBS, in right of his wife, guardian, in account current with Charity A. FARROW, his ward

Voucher from Feby. 22, 1825 mentions rent of lands for 4 years and hire of Negro Joe for 4 years. Balance due the ward of $90.94.

Oliver GIBBS, in right of his wife, guardian, in account current with Naomi M. FARROW, his ward

Voucher from Feby. 22, 1825 mentions rent of lands for 4 years and hire of Negro Joe for 4 years. Balance due the ward of $94.81

Given under our hands and seals this 22^nd Feby. 1832.

[signed] William CAHOON, Benj. WATSON, Timothy WINDLEY - Commissioners

71. Joseph S. BARNEY 12 February 1832 / Probate: February Term 1832

Wife: Ann BARNEY I give & bequeath all the property which I received by my intermarriage with her in all the cattle, hogs, and sheep remaining at the plantation on Slades Creek, also the shoats there in my mark; three beds and furniture, all the household & kitchen furniture she had, and a sufficiency of provisions for a decent support for her until the first of January next to be laid off to her; also one mare and colt.

Daughter: Ann Elizabeth BARNEY I give & bequeath the residue of my property both real and personal after my just debts have been paid.

Executor: my friend, Stephen OWENS

Witnesses: John B. JASPER, Hosea SMITH

[signed] Jos. S. BARNEY
{pg. 89}

72. Account of sales of three Negroes belonging to the estate of Reuben BENSON, dec'd., sold 19^th day of Decr. 1831 for an equal distribution among the heirs of said deceased.

1 Negro woman named Vilet sold for $350.00 sold to John BENSON

1 Negro girl named Mary sold for $103.00 to sold Tolbert SELBY

1 Negro boy named Jack sold for $105.00 to sold John BENSON

I certify the above to be a true account of sales of the above mentioned Negroes this 27^th day of February 1832.

[signed] Carrowon BENSON, Ext'r.

73. David CARTER, Ext'r., in account current with the estate of David CARTER, SEN., dec'd.

Lists many notes, judgments and accounts.

Agreeable to an order of Court November Term 1831, we have examined the accounts and find a balance due the estate on the 21^st day of Decr. 1831 of $237.92 given this 3^rd day of Jany. 1832.

[signed] Caleb SPENCER, T.H. SELBY, Riley MURRAY

74. The further account of sales of Selby SPENCER, dec'd., sold Feby 24^th 1832

Buyers were Jordan SMITH, Allen MASON, John JORDAN, Levin SAWYER and A.B. SWINDELL. The only thing sold were barrels of corn.

[signed] John JORDAN, Ext'r.

75. David CARTER, Ext'r., in account current with the estate of Richard COX, dec'd.

Lists many notes, judgments and accounts.

Pursuant to an order of Court Nov. Term 1831, we have proceeded to examine the accounts and find a balance due the estate on the 23^rdof Dec. 1831 of $286.37. Done at Middleton the 30^th day of Decr. 1831.

[signed] Caleb SPENCER, T.H. SELBY, Riley MURRAY

76. Nancy GIBBS in account current with John W. ROPER, guardian

Mentions hire of Negroes Aaron, Maria & 2 children, Milley, Bartlet, Seth, Gibbs, Easter, & Rebecca

Pursuant to an order of Court Nov. Term 1831, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $110.56 calculated from Jany. 1^st 1830 up to Jany. 1^st 1832. Done this Jany. 14^th 1832.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Robt. JENNETT, Caleb SPENCER

77. Account of sales of Negro Jim, the property of Lewis TYSON, dec'd., sold under order of Court at Nov. Term 1831 for the purpose of paying the debt of said Lewis TYSON. Sold on the 2^nd of Jany. 1832 on a credit of 6 months at public auction to Solomon TOOLEY for $261.07.

Hire of Negroes of said Lewis TYSON, dec'd., for the year 1832. Hired on 2^nd Jany. 1832 at 12 months credit.

Dublin to Stephen OWENS for $40.00

Frank to W.H. RUSSELL for $57.10

Mary to Zen'n. SLADE for $2.34

Hannah and 3 children to keep to Zen'n. SLADE for $10.50

[signed] Sol.? BELL, SEN., Adm'r

78. Will A.J. CAHOON in account current with Will S. GIBBS, guardian

Pursuant to an order of Court August Term 1831, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward on the 30^th October 1831 of $134.54. Examined on the 11^th Oct. 1831.

[signed] Benj. SAUNDERSON, Saml. MASTERS

Returned to Court Feby. Term 1832

79. Pursuant to a commission of Hyde County Court November Term 1831, we have proceeded to divide the Negroes belonging to the estate of Richard COX between the legatees agreeable to his will as follows:

Elizabeth F. COX drew Lot #1

Kiloe valued at $360.00

Prudence valued at $300.00

George Credle & wife Mahalah drew Lot #2

George valued at $360.00

Sam valued at $300.00

Jule valued at $50.00

Given uder our hands and seals at Middleton this 2^nd day of Jany. 1832.

[signed] Benj. SAUNDERSON, Benj. SPENCER, Samuel SELBY

80. John SILVERTHORN, adm'r., in account current with the estate of R.W. REW

Mentions hire of Negroes Martin & Win for 1828

Rec'd. of John SILVERTHORN, adm'r. of Reuben W. REW, dec'd., $32.04 in full of the 1/4 of the within balance, it being the distributive share of my wife Sally, one of said dec'd. heirs-at-law, this Jany. 2^nd 1829.

Witness: R.M.G. MOORE

[signed] Levi A. FORTESCUE

Rec'd. of John SILVERTHORN, adm'r. of Reuben W. REW, dec'd., $32.04 in full of the 1/4 of the within balance, it being the distributive share of the said dec'd. estate this 21^st March 1829.

Witness: Benj. BELL

[signed] Solomon? REW

Rec'd of John SILVERTHORN, adm'r. of Reuben W. REW, dec'd., $32.04 in full of the 1/4 of the distributive share and my part in full this 8^th of May 1829.

Witness: Jesse BELL

[signed] Burden (x) CHAMBERS

March 28^th 1832 this judgment given against John DIXON, adm'r. of John SILVERTHORN, for $32.04 with interest from 28^th March 1828, it being the distributive share of Edward REW as due him from the estate of John SILVERTHORN, the adm'r. of Reuben REW.

[signed] Robt. JENNETT, J.P.

Recorded: Feby. Term 1832

81. Robert HOPKINS, SEN., adm'r., in account current with the estate of Thos. VEAL

In obedience to an order of Court at August Term 1831, we have examined the account and find a balance due the adm'r. of $5.64 this 22^nd day of Feby. 1832.

[signed] Caleb SPENCER, T.H. SELBY

82. Washington GIBBS, guardian, in account current with Cynthia GIBBS, his ward

Mentions receiving $38.80 on August 8, 1828 from the executor of Jonathan HOPKINS. Also mentions receiving $1.44 from the adm'r. of Abi GIBBS.

Pursuant to an order at Nov. Term 1831, we have examined the account and find a balance due the guardian on the 22^nd of Feby. 1832 of $15.90. Examined the 25^th of Feby. 1832.

[signed] Benj. SAUNDERSON, Henry GIBBS, H.S. SPENCER

May Term 1832

83. Littleton BELL "being sick and weak in body" 27 September 1830 / Probate: May Term 1832

Son: Henderson BELL I give and bequeath 100 acres including the dwelling house and cleared land adjoining the MASON heirs; Negroes Daniel & Martha Ann; one bed stead and one square table. The residue of my lands I leave to be equally divided between my sons: Joseph, John, and Zacheus BELL.

Daughter: Prutia Dicea BELL I give Negro woman Genney and the first child she may have that said Genney is now pregnant with. It is also my desire that the second child that Genney may have be given to my son, Joseph BELL and the residue of her increase that she may have be divided between Henderson, Joseph and Prutia Dicea BELL but Genney shall remain with Prutia Dicea. Prutia Dicea to have one bed & bedstead and one round table.

Sons: John and Zacheus BELL I give and bequeath Negro man Anson but my wife, Elizabeth, should have the use of Anson during her widowhood for the purpose of raising and schooling John & Zacheus.

Wife: Elizabeth BELL I give and bequeath during her natural life all the cleared land including the houses lying on the east side of the main road; one folding table; 3 cows & calves, and one bed stead.

Son: Joseph BELL to have one bed and bedstead.

It is my wish that the residue to my perishable property, except Negro girl, Sophia, be and remain together for the purpose of raising and schooling my children then said perishable property be divided amongst my wife and children. Negro girl, Sophia, is to be sold by my executors for the purpose of paying my debts.

Executors: brother, Jesse BELL, and son, Henderson BELL

Witnesses: R.M.G. MOORE, George M. HOWARD

[signed] Littleton BELL
{pgs. 100-102}

84. Account of sales of the property of Josiah HODGES, dec'd., sold at 6 months credit on the 19^th of March 1832 by D. MURRAY, adm'r.

Various buyers included: Elizabeth HODGES (the widow), Carrowon BENSON, Polly HODGES, S.W. ELLIS, S.S. SMITH, Abner H. JONES, James R. DUKES, and Uriah HUDSON.

Articles set off to the widow, Elizabeth HODGES, for one year's provision (partial listing):

327# bacon

40 bbls. corn

113# flax

1 horse

1 ox cart

9 largest hogs

1 loom

Negros hired out until Jany. 1^st 1833:

Saunders, age 23 years, to Randal BAILEY

Jim, age 48 years, to Willis NEAL

Moses, age 45 years, to the widow

Feriby, age 30 years, to Daniel MURRAY

[signed] Daniel MURRAY, Administrator

85. Account of sales of the perishable estate of D. ELLIS, dec'd., sold on 13^th April and 3^rd May 1832 by Luther S. EBRON, Administrator

Various buyers at these lengthy sales included: Jas. H. SEABROOK, Will R. SMITH, Benj. B. RATLIFF, John REW, John E. FORTESCUE, W.P. SPENCER, W.G. HAYS who bought a large Bible, Tho. SEABROOK who bought a small Bible, Will W. TYSON, and David SMITHWICK.

Hire of Negros until Jany. 1^st next:

Sampson to Major Jno. CLARK

Will to James R. DUKES

Mustifer to Will H. RUSSELL

Daniel to Jno. B. MASON

Pat & 2 children to B.B. RATLIFF

Keziah & 3 children to keep to Thomas MASON

[signed] Daniel?/David? ELLIS

86. Account of sales of the perishable property, goods and chattles of Daniel WILKINSON, dec'd., by the adm'r. on April 7^th 1832 at Germanton

Various buyers included: Jas. RICHARDS, Athen TOOLEY, Jos. S. MAY, John EASTER, Jesse BELL, Jno. H. SEARS, W.G. HAYS, W.B. HODGES, and Matthias BELL.

[signed] Sam'l. W. ELLIS, Adm'r.

All inventory of the estate of Daniel WILKINSON, dec'd.

A list of notes, some doubtful, which were found in the name of Daniel WILKINSON.

[signed] Sam'l. W. ELLIS, Adm'r. - Apl. 10^th 1832

87. Account of sales of Laban B. SLADE, dec'd., sold on the 14^th April 1832 on a credit of six months

Various buyers included: John G. SLADE, Will LEITH, Ann SLADE, A.M.C. WILLIAMS, Daniel SLADE, H.H. FODDERY, and Stephen OWENS. A few notes and judgments were listed. Mentions hire of Negro Salem to Sam. W. ELLIS to Jany. 1^st 1833.

[signed] John G. SLADE, Adm'r.

88. Jones W. SPENCER in account current with the estate of Thos. SPENCER, dec'd.

Vouchers from Dec. 14, 1829 - Jany. 1832; Mentions dower for Patsy SPENCER.

In pursuance to an order of Court at Feby. Term 1832, we have examined the account and find a balance due the estate in the sum of $88.79 this May 5^th 1832.

[signed] W.W. SPENCER, Stephen GIBBS, Isaiah H. SPENCER

89. Thos. SAUNDERSON, guardian, in account current with Henry SPENCER, his ward

Mentions rent of land for 1830 & 1831; also mentions that ward received $58.13 which was his distributive share of his father's estate.

In pursuance of an order of Court at Feby. Term 1832, we have examined & audited the account and find a balance due the ward of $27.76^1/2 this 30^th day May 1832.

[signed] Stephen GIBBS, Wilson GIBBS, Isaiah H. SPENCER

90. Thos. SAUNDERSON, guardian, in account current with William SPENCER, his ward

Mentions rent of land for 1830 & 1831; also mentions that ward received $58.13 which was his distributive share of his father's estate.

In pursuance of an order of Court at Feby. Term 1832, we have examined & audited the account and find a balance due the ward of $74.66 this 30^th day May 1832.

[signed] same as above article

91. Foster JARVIS, executor, in account current with Jonathan JARVIS, dec'd.

Pursuant to an order of Court at Feby. Term 1832, we have examined the account and find a balance due the executor of $1.25 this May 28^th 1832.

[signed] W.B. TOOLEY, Matthias CREDLE, Green BRIDGMAN

92. Thos. SAUNDERSON, guardian, in account current with Sam'l. SPENCER, his ward

Mentions rent of land for 1830 & 1831; also mentions that ward received $58.13 which was his distributive share of his father's estate.

In pursuance of an order of Court at Feby. Term 1832, we have examined & audited the account and find a balance due the ward of $29.21 this 30^th day May 1832.

[signed] Stephen GIBBS, Wilson GIBBS, Isaiah H. SPENCER

93. Thos. SAUNDERSON, guardian, in account current with John SPENCER, minor

Mentions rent of land for 1830 & 1831; also mentions that ward received $58.13 which was his distributive share of his father's estate.

In pursuance of an order of Court at Feby. Term 1832, we have examined & audited the account and find a balance due the guardian of $56.66 this May 30^th 1832.

[signed] Isa. H. SPENCER, Stephen GIBBS, Wilson GIBBS

94. Israel WATSON, SEN. "being weak in body" 6 February 1832 / Probate: May Term 1832

Son: Benjamin WATSON I give & bequeath 40 acres, it being the lower part or the easternmost part of the plantation and land on which I live adjoining the main road leading from Middle Creek southerly towards Wysockin Creek, reserving always to my son, Israel S. WATSON, a privilege of draining the land and plantation which I hereinafter give him, down and through the leading ditch which passes on the southernmost side of the plantation and continues down to the head of Nailors Creek. I also give Benjamin WATSON 38 acres of land in my 180 acre patent. Also 4 acres of land which is 1/2 of 8 acres left me in my father's, William WATSON, last will, joining the upper end of Caleb SWINDELL's patent. Also one Negro boy named Sampson, one bed & furniture, one cypress chest, one cow & yearling or calf, 1/3 part of my hogs and 1/2 my right of my new compass, 1/2 of my axes, hoes and carpenter tools.

Son: Israel S. WATSON I give and bequeath 30^1/2 acres of land, it being the upper end of the northernmost part of the land whereon I now live and contains in it my new plantation adjoining Kates Ridge or the former MILBY line, now Samuel GASKINS' line. Also 38 acres of swamp land lying in my 180 acre patent on the south side of Lake Mattamuskeet. Also 4 acres of land, it being 1/2 of 8 acres which fell to me by the last will of my father, William WATSON, joining Caleb SWINDELL's patent. Also a Negro man named George, a Negro boy named Epoe?, a Negro woman named Ke_____, 1/2 of my right of my new compass, my brass plotting scale and compasses, 1/2 the right of my surveyor's chains, my mare named Fly bought from Benjamin WATSON, except the first colt she may have that lives to be a year old I give to my daughter Easter, one chest, one painted square table, 2 window chairs, 1/2 my axes & hoes, 1 plow, 1/2 my carpenter tools, 1 cart, 1 rail cart body, Wesley's Notes on the New Testament and Brown's Dictonary of the Bible.

Daughter: Lydia WATSON, now Lydia GIBBS, I give and bequeath 52 acres of swamp land lying in my 180 acre patent joining Caleb SWINDELL's patent on the south side of Lake Mattamuskeet, and Caleb WHITE's line. Also 7^1/2 acres, it being 1/2 of 15 acres of swamp land lying in back of WESTON'S long patent on the south side of the Lake and is included in James WATSON's patent and was conveyed to my by a deed from James WATSON. Also one Negro woman named Mary who now lives with her, one Negro boy named Eliga?, one Negro girl named Fanny, 1 feather bed & furniture which she already has, 1 cow & calf which she already has, and one other calf or yearling.

Daughter: Easter WATSON I give and bequeath 52 acres of swamp land lying in my 180 acre patent on the south side of the Lake and joining Caleb SWINDELL's patent. Also 7^1/2 acres, it being 1/2 of 15 acres joining the back line of WESTON's long patent on the south side of Mattamuskeet Lake. Also one Negro boy named Kitt, one Negro boy named Bryan, one Negro girl named Rose, a feather bed & furniture, 1 round table, 1 loom and harness, 1 Dutch linen wheel, 1 large chest which was once her mother's, 1 set of sad irons, 1 cows & calves. I also give her the first colt which my mare, herein before given to Israel S. WATSON, may have which lives to be a year old.

Two granddaughters: Charity Ann FARROW and Naomi FARROW I give and bequeath one Negro girl named Moriah.

Step-Son: Stephen OWENS I give and bequeath one Negro man named York and Negro woman named Pegg. My will is that Sarah S. OWENS, sister of said Stephen, be entitled to $50.00 worth of property in the said 2 Negroes to be paid to her by the said Stephen OWENS.

I give all the rest of my estate to be equally divided among my 4 children: Benjamin, Israel, Lydia and Easter WATSON.

Executors: sons, Benjamin & Israel S. WATSON

Witnesses: Vincent W. SAUNDERSON, Robert GIBBS, 3^rd

[signed] Isarel WATSON
{pgs. 118-121}

95. Richard L.?/S.? HALL, guardian, in account current with Lockhart GIBBS, minor

Mentions that minor rec'd. $211.34 from the estate of Bend't. NEAL; also mentions hire of Negroes: Elijah, Eliza, Wilson, Simon and Lydia.

Pursuant to an order of Court at Feby. Term 1832, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $257.97 this 27^th day of April 1832.

[signed] Stephen OWENS, Washington GIBBS

96. Richard L.?/S.? HALL, guardian, in account current with Amanda A. GIBBS, his ward

Mentions that minor rec'd. $37.58 from the estate of Bend't. NEAL; also mentions hire of Negroes: Dinah, Edney and child, Mime and children, and Robert.

Pursuant to an order of Court at Feby. Term 1832, we have examined the account and find a balance due the guardian of $5.85.

[signed] same as above article

97. I, Stephen OWENS, pursuant to an order from Court, did lawfully advertise Negro man Martin to be sold at Germanton on the 26^th day of May 1832 for the purpose of affecting a division between R.M.G. MOORE and Edward REW, a minor, and on said day Rich'd. M.G. MOORE became the purchaser of said Martin by giving the sum of $400.00, he being the last and best bidder.

[signed] Stephen OWENS

Rec'd. of Stephen OWENS, commissioner, $300.00 which is my dividend of proceeds of sale of Negro Martin. Also rec'd. $100.00 which is Edward REW's dividend of proceeds of sale of Negro Martin and received by me as guardian of said Ed. REW.

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE

98. I, Stephen OWENS, pursuant to an order from Court, did lawfully advertise Negroes Winafred and her two children, Harriet and Margaret, to be sold at Germanton on the 26^th day of May 1832 for the purpose of affecting a division of said Negroes among & between John DIXON, R.M.G. MOORE, and Edward REW, a minor, and on said day Ma___ BELL became the purchaser of Winafred for $175.00 and R.M.G. MOORE became the purchaser of Harriet for $125.25 and of Margaret for $102.10.

[signed] Stephen OWENS

Rec'd of Stephen OWENS, commissioner, $201.18 which is my dividend of the proceeds of sale of Negroes Winafred, Harriet and Margaret. Also rec'd. $100.59 which is Ed. REW's dividend and rec'd. by me as guardian of said Ed. REW.

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE

99. Julia SPENCER, minor, in account with Benj. FOREMAN, guardian

Mentions hire of Negroes Bill, Celia and Patt

Pursuant to an order of Court at May Term 1832, we have audited the account and find a balance due the ward of $19.71 this May 30^th 1832.

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE. Stephen OWENS, Banister MIDYETT - Commissioners

August Term 1832

100. In obedience to an order of Court, we have this 25^th day of Augt. 1832 proceeded to set off one year's provision to Eliza ELLIS and family. The crop, stock, and provision being sold, we have set off to her out of the amount of sales of David ELLIS' property the sum of $150.00.

[signed] Stephen OWENS, Jno. S. DIXON, Timothy BURGESS

101. David CARTER, executor, in account current with the estate of Naomi COX, dec'd.

Mentions account of sales sold December 30, 1830.

Pursuant to an order of Court at May Term 1832, we have proceeded to audit and settle the account and find a balance of $667.08 due the estate on the 20^th day of June 1832. Given under our hands & seals the 16^th day of June 1832.

[signed] Riley MURRAY, T.H. SELBY, Thos. B. GIBBS

102. Pursuant to an order of Court at February Term 1832, we commissioners on petition of Elizabeth HODGES, widow of Josiah HODGES, dec'd., were appointed to allot to said widow her one year's support for her and her family (partial listing). [This allotment also found in item #84]

1 bedstead & furniture

1 loom

1 linen wheel

40 barrels corn

327# bacon

113# flax

1 horse

1 side leather

1 ox cart

9 large hogs

$92.96 cash to be paid by Daniel MURRAY, Executor

[signed] Ben FOREMAN, J.P., R.M.G. MOORE, M's. BELL, Jeremiah WARNER - Commissioners

103. David CARTER, guardian, in account current with Nancy COX, his ward

Mentions that Nancy received $105.12 from her father's estate which was paid by B. SAUNDERSON, executor of R. COX.

Pursuant to an order of Court at May Term 1832, we have proceeded to audit and settle the guardian account and find a balance due the ward of $115.63 this 20^th day of June 1832. Given under our hands & seals the 16^th day of June 1832.

[signed] same as above article

104. David CARTER, guardian, in account current with Benj. S. COX, his ward

Mentions 1/2 the hire of Negro Jack and the legacy left him by his mother, Naomi COX.

Pursuant to an order of Court at May Term 1832, we have proceeded to audit and settle the guardian account and find a balance due the ward of $209.46 this 20^th day of June 1832. Given under our hands & seals the 16^th day of June 1832.

[signed] same as above article

105. David CARTER, guardian, in account current with Elizabeth COX, his ward

Mentions rec'd. $143.18 which was Elizabeth's dividend of Richard COX's estate

Pursuant to an order of Court at May Term 1832, we have proceeded to audit and settle the guardian account and find a balance due the ward of $209.46 this 20^th day of June 1832. Given under our hands & seals the 16^th day of June 1832.

[signed] same as above article

106. David CARTER, guardian, in account current with Mahalah COX, his ward

Mentions rec'd. $143.18 which was Mahalah's dividend of Richard COX's estate and receiving $69.51 which was her dividend of Naomi COX's estate.

Pursuant to an order of Court at May Term 1832, we have proceeded to audit and settle the guardian account and find a balance due the ward of $209.46 this 20^th day of June 1832. Given under our hands & seals the 16^th day of June 1832.

[signed] same as above article

107. Edward REW, minor, in account current with Benj. FOREMAN, guardian

Mentions receiving money from John SILVERTHORN, adm'r. of Reuben REW

Pursuant to an order of Court at Augt. Term 1832, we have examined the account and find the sum of $67.08 due Edw. REW by his late guardian, Benj. FOREMAN, this Augt. 27, 1832.

[signed] Jno. B. JASPER, Jos. S. MAY, John DIXON

108. Joseph GASKILL, in account with Hannah GASKILL, his ward

Mentions hire of Negro Dinah and child; also mentions receiving money in May 1828 from Ananias Sadler, adm'r. (doesn't say whose estate he administered)

Pursuant to an order of Court at May Term 1832, we have examined the account and find a balance over paid by the guardian of $8.89 this July 31^st 1832.

[signed] Wm. SELBY, James McCLAUD, D. SHAW

109. Benj. WATSON, guardian [probably should say "executor"], in account current with Cason JONES' estate

Mentions hire of Negro Simon; several judgments and accounts listed.

In obedience to an order of Court at May Term 1832, we have proceeded to audit the account and find a balance due said estate of $161.08 calculated up to the 29th of Augt. 1832. Given under our hands & seals this 28 Augt. 1832.

[signed] Robert JENNETT, Will CAHOON, Timothy WINDLY - Commissioners

110. Joseph GASKILL in account with Lucinda GASKILL, his ward

Mentions keeping Negro boy Jim and money received in May 1828 from Ananias SADLER, adm'r.

Pursuant to an order of Court at May Term 1832, we have examined the account and find a balance of $19.66 due the ward this July 31^st 1832.

[signed] Will. SELBY, Jas. McCLOUD, D. SHAW

111. Saml. T. GASKINS in account current with Jane JONES, Emeline JONES, and David JONES, children of Cason JONES

In obedience to an order of Court at August Term 1832, we find that Jane is indebted to her guardian for $3.87, Emeline for $19.52, and David for $14.24. Given this 27^thAugt. 1832.

[signed] Robt. JENNETT, Timothy WINDLY, William CAHOON

112. David CARTER, guardian, in account current with his ward, Phenetta COX

Mentions receiving $105.12 in Feb 1829 from her father's estate which was paid by B. SAUNDERSON, executor of Abram COX.

Pursuant to an order of Court at May Term 1832, we have proceeded to audit the account and find a balance due the ward of $115.96 the 20^th of June 1832. Given under our hands & seals this 16^th June 1832.

[signed] T.H. SELBY, Tho. B. GIBBS, Riley MURRAY

113. David CARTER, guardian, in account current with his ward, Richard COX

Mentions hire of Negro Jack; also mentions receiving $69.51 from the estate of Naomi COX.

Pursuant to an order of Court at May Term 1832, we have proceeded to audit the account and find a balance due the ward of $233.29 the 20^th of June 1832. Given under our hands & seals this 16^th June 1832.

[signed] same as above item

November Term 1832

114. Washington GIBBS, guardian, in account with his ward, Henry GIBBS

Pursuant to an order of Court at Augt. Term 1832, we have examined the account and find the sum of $28.58 due the ward this 24^th Nov. 1832.

[signed] Benj. SAUNDERSON, H. L.?/S.? SPENCER

115. Daniel SHAW in acccount current with his ward, Will. F. HIGSON

Mentions wards distributive share of W. HIGSON's estate and Eliza HIGSON's estate; also mentions hire of Negro Taff for 1830 & 1831; mentions other Negroes Annis & her 3 children and Diamond; mentions 2/3 of house rent from Nov. 1826 - 1831.

Pursuant to an order of Court at May Term 1832, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $3829.77 on the 30^th day Augt. 1832. Given under our hands & seals the 27^th July 1832.

[signed] Wm. SELBY, Wm. WATSON, Riley MURRAY

116. Vineyard CAMPBELL 1 January 1831 / Probate: November Term 1832

I give one Negro girl called Nancy to Martha and Polly Ann SILVERTHORN, daughters of my daughter, Mary Ann DIXON, formerly M.A. CAMPBELL.

To: William B. CAMPBELL I give the land and plantation whereon I now live.

To: Eleanor CAMPBELL I give one Negro girl named Matilda

To: Susan CAMPBELL I give one Negro man named Levi and the first child of Matilda that may live to be one year old.

To: Vineyard Elden CAMPBELL I give one Negro girl named Chloe, one gun, one mare and a new bridle and saddle. And if William B. CAMPBELL should die without a lawful heir from his body then I give him the land and plantation.

All property not herein given away, I leave to be sold and after paying my just debts the remainder to be equally distributed between William and Susan CAMPBELL.

Executor and guardian to my children: John BELL, 4^th

Witnesses: Mt. (Matthias) BELL, Vine E. CAMPBELL, John BROWN

[signed] Vineyard (x) CAMPBELL
{pg. 137}

117. Elmy GAYLORD "being confined with sickness" 21 September 1832 / Probate: November term 1832

Granddaughter: Harriet HAYS I give one Negro man named George and one Negro woman named Maria.

Grandson: William SWINDELL I give one Negro boy named Spyers.

Granddaughters: Mahetable & Mariah GASKINS, daughters of Benj. GASKINS, I give two Negroes named Eliza and Dorcas. The Negroes shall be kept by the executor until Mahetable & Mariah become of age unless they should marry, then to be given to them on their day of marriage. The executor is to hire them out until that time.

The residue of the estate and 1/2 the crop of corn now in the field to be sold and divided equally amongst my grandchildren.

Executor: Grandson-in-law, William G. HAYS

Witnesses: A.B. SWINDELL, Jos. DIXON

[signed] Elmy GAYLORD
{pgs. 137-138}

118. Washington GIBBS, guardian, in account with Eliza HENDERSON, his ward

Mentions her part of Negro hire for 1828-1832

Pursuant to an order at Augt. Term 1832, we have examined the account and find a balance due the guardian of $21.58 on the 1^st Jany. 1833 this 24^th November 1832.

[signed] Henry S. SPENCER, Benj. SAUNDERSON - Commissioners

119. Jones W. SPENCER, guardian, in account current with his ward, Jesse COX

Pursuant to an order of Court at Augt. Term 1832, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $37.66 this Nov. 26^th 1832.

[signed] I.H. SPENCER, W.W. SPENCER - Commissioners

120. Washington GIBBS, guardian, in account current with his ward, Sarah GIBBS

Mentions her part of Negro hire for 1828-1832

Pursuant to an order at Augt. Term 1832, we have examined the account and find a balance due the guardian for $29.55 on the 1^st Jany. 1833 this 24^th November 1832.

[signed] Henry S. SPENCER, Benj. SAUNDERSON - Commissioners

121. Washington GIBBS, guardian, in account with his ward, Amanda Ann GIBBS

Mentions her part of Negro hire for 1828-1832

Pursuant to an order at Augt. Term 1832, we have examined the account and find a balance due the guardian for $66.80 on the 1^st Jany. 1833 this 24^th November 1832.

[signed] Henry S. SPENCER, Benj. SAUNDERSON - Commissioners

122. Hezekiah FARROW, executor, in account with the estate of Jeremiah FARROW

Mentions hire of Negro Burridge for 1831 & 1832 and Betty, Mary, John, Dave, and Riley for 1830

Pursuant to an order of Court at Augt. Term 1832, we have examined the account and find a balance due the estate of $81.95^1/2 on the 28^th Nov. 1832. Given under our hands and seals this 22^nd day of Nov. 1832.

[signed] Riley MURRAY, T.H. SELBY, Robt. JENNETT

123. Vincent W. SAUNDERSON, guardian, in account with A.E. GIBBS & Will B. GIBBS

Mentions receiving 2/3 part of the sale of Negro Abram & 2/3 part of hire of Negro Caleb

Pursuant to and order of Court at Augt. Term 1832, we have examined the account between Vincent W. SAUNDERSON, guardian, and the heirs of Littleton GIBBS and find a balance due Anson E. GIBBS of $107.02 and a balance due William B. GIBBS of $123.01 this November 17^th 1832.

[signed] Dixon SWINDELL, Benj. WATSON, JUN'R., D.H. MURRAY - Commissioners

124. Will GIBBS, guardian, in account current with Benjamin GASKINS, his ward

Pursuant to an order of Court Augt. Term 1832, we have audited the account and find a balance due said ward of $44.53 this Novr. 28^th 1832.

[signed] C.G. SPENCER, I.H. SPENCER - Commissioners

125. Hezekiah FARROW, guardian, in account current with Sabra P. FARROW

Mentions her distributive share of the estate of Jer. FARROW, dec'd.; also mentions hire of Negro Diana

Pursuant to an order of Court at Nov. Term 1832, we have examined the account and find a balance due said ward of $40. 61 to the 30^th Novr. 1832. Given under our hands and seals this 28^th day of Novr. 1832.

[signed] T.H. SELBY, Robt. JENNETT, Riley MURRAY - Commissioners

126. Hezekiah FARROW, guardian, in account current with Eliza FARROW, his ward

Mentions her distributive share of the estate of Jer. FARROW, dec'd.; also mentions hire of Negro Jude

Pursuant to an order of Court at Nov. Term 1832, we have examined the account and find a balance due said ward of $57.85 to the 30^th Novr. 1832. Given under our hands and seals this 28^th day of Novr. 1832.

[signed] same as above item

127. Jones W. SPENCER, in account current with his ward, David GIBBS, minor

Mentions 1/5 part of rent of land in 1829 & 1830

Pursuant to an order of Court at Augt. term 1832, we have examined the account and find a balance due said ward of $35.37 this 26^th Nov. 1832

[signed] W.W. SPENCER, I.H. SPENCER

128. William GIBBS, guardian, in account current with Frances GASKINS

Pursuant to an order of Court at Augt. Term 1832, we have audited the account and find a balance due the guardian of $73.19 this 28^th November 1832.

[signed] I.H. SPENCER, C.G. SPENCER - Commissioners

129. Hezekiah FARROW, guardian, in account current with his ward, Eleanor B. FARROW

Mentions her distributive share of the estate of Jer. FARROW and her 1/5 part of property sold by the sheriff in 1830; also mentions hire of Negro Len

Pursuant to an order of Court Nov. Term 1832, we have examined the account and find a balance of $87.01 due the ward on the 30^th day of November 1832. Given under our hands and seals this 27^th day of Nov. 1832.

[signed] Robt. JENNETT, Riley MURRAY, T.H. SELBY

130. Will CAHOON & Caleb SPENCER, Admr's, in account current with the estate of Benners L. ENSLEY, dec'd.

Many judgments, notes and accounts listed

Pursuant to an order of Court at Augt. Term 1832, we have examined the account and find a balance due the estate of $738.38. Done at Mattamuskeet, Hyde County, Nov. 12^th 1832.

[signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Will WATSON, Will SELBY

131. Henry S. SPENCER, guardian, in account current with Harriet HIGSON, his ward

Mentions ward going to school at New Bern and receiving money from Dan'l. SHAW, Adm'r. of E.S. HIGSON; also mentions hire of Negro Joe

Pursuant to an order of Court at Augt. Term 1832, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $3679.16 on Augt. 30^th 1832. Examined this 23^rdNovr. 1832.

[signed] Benj. SAUNDERSON, Robert JENNETT - Commissioners

132. Hezekiah FARROW, guardian, in account current with his ward, Harriet FARROW

Mentions ward's distributive share of the estate of Jer. FARROW, dec'd. and also her part of the property set apart in the will which was sold by the sheriff on Dec. 22, 1830; mentions hire of Negro Len

Pursuant to an order of Court November Term 1832, we have examined the account and find a balance of $75.35 due said ward on the 30^th day of Nov. 1832. Given under our hands and seals this 27^th day of Nov. 1832.

[signed[ Riley MURRAY, Robt. JENNETT, T.H. SELBY - Commissioners

February Term 1833

133. Account of sales of Benj. SPENCER, dec'd., property sold by the executor, William W. SPENCER on the 22^nd Jan. 1833 at 6 months credit

Various buyers included: widow SPENCER, Naomi E. SPENCER, John Jasper SPENCER, Jones SPENCER, I.H. SPENCER, Sam'l. PEABODY, Jesse COX, Hez. FARROW, C.G. SPENCER and John M. MIDYETT who bought a horsemill runner.

Negro man Frank sold to Washington GIBBS for $500.00

Negro boy Samuel sold to Saml. SPENCER for $537.00

Negro man Mingo sold to Saml. SPENCER for $100.00

Negro man Ishmael sold to Tho. S. HENDERSON for $69.75

Negro woman Prudence sold to Saml. SPENCER for $84.00

Negro woman Mahalah and child sold to Saml. SPENCER for $425.00

Negro boy Collins sold to Saml. SPENCER for $400.00

Negro woman Emeline hired out to W.W. SPENCER for $1.00

The sale of the within Negroes took place at Middleton on the 1^st day of January 1833 after being duly advertised:

Doric? to Thomas BALLANCE FOR $366.00

James to Isaiah H. SPENCER for $500.00

Sally to George CREDLE for $325.00

[signed] Henry S. SPENCER, Commissioner

Rec'd. of H.S. SPENCER, Sheriff, $238.20 in full of my part of the above sales Jany. 3^rd 1833.

[signed] David CARTER for John JENNETT

134. Will. War. SPENCER, ext'r., in account current with the estate of Benj. SPENCER, dec'd.

Many notes and accounts listed; Mentions sale of corn, cotton, Negro man John for $495.80, Negro girl Hannah for $327.15, Negro boy Eldon for $323.53 and Negro man George for $306.42.

Pursuant to an order of Court at November Term 1832, we have proceeded to examine the account and find a balance due the executor in the sum of $118.26 this February 26^th 1833.

[signed] Wm. WATSON, Stephen GIBBS, Jonathan HARRIS

135. Zacheus A.G. BELL, minor, in account current with Leurana BELL, guardian

Mentions 1/5 hire of Negroes: Cuff, Killis, Sam, Ben, Fillis and Pegg and children; also mentions rec'd. $150.72 from Benj. GASKINS, adm'r. of Zach. BELL.

Pursuant to an order of Court at Nov. Term 1832, we have examined the account and find the sum of $82.92 due the ward this 1^st day of January 1833.

[signed] Ben. FOREMAN, Banister MIDYETT, W.B. HODGES - Commissioners

136. We, being appointed at May Term 1832 to allot and set off to Ann BARNEY and family, widow of Joseph S. BARNEY, dec'd., one year's support, have set off in the following manner: (partial listing)

1 wheel & cards

1 bedstead

1 cow & calf

7 hogs

7 pigs

7 shoats

1 steer

$188.50 worth out of the perishable estate

Given under our hands and seals June 14, 1832.

[signed] Thomas S. SINGLETON, J.P., R.M.G. MOORE, Jacob TOOLEY, Ben. FOREMAN - Commissioners

Returned & recorded: February Term 1833

137. Frances BELL, minor, in account current with Leurana BELL, guardian

Mentions 1/5 hire of Negroes: Cuff, Killis, Sam, Ben, Fillis and Pegg and children; also mentions rec'd. $150.72 from Benj. GASKINS, adm'r. of Zach. BELL.

Pursuant to an order of Court at Nov. Term 1832, we have examined the account and find the sum of $100.06 due the ward this 1^st day of January 1833.

[signed] Ben. FOREMAN, Banister MIDYETT, W.B. HODGES - Commissioners

138. William SELBY, guardian, in account current with Redmond I. GIBBS

Mentions hire of Negro Luke

Pursuant to an order, we have examined the account and find a balance of $3509.74 due the ward on the 1^st of January 1833. Given under our hands & seals the 26^th day of February 1833.

[signed] Riley MURRAY, D. SHAW, Joseph GASKILL

139. Account of sales of Morris SPENCER, dec'd., sold 18^th Dec'r. 1832 by P. [Peledge] W. SPENCER

Various buyers included: Will. SPENCER, I.H. SPENCER, Lorenzo WHITE, John MARSHALL, Jerry CASONS, Feller TIMMONS, Selby STOW, Henry KNOX, David FULLER, and Jephthah ROSE. Total sale amounted to $359.56. Mentions:

Negro boy Bob about 9 years old

Negro boy Gaylord about 12 years old

Negro boy Dick about 15 years old

Negro girl Celia about 18 years old

Negro girl Alsey about 12 years old

[not signed]

140. Caroline E. BELL, minor, in account current with Leurana BELL, guardian

Mentions 1/5 hire of Negroes: Cuff, Killis, Sam, Ben, Fillis and Pegg and children; also mentions rec'd. $150.72 from Benj. GASKINS, adm'r. of Zach. BELL.

Pursuant to an order of Court at Nov. Term 1832, we have examined the account and find the sum of $99.70 due the ward this 1^st day of January 1833.

[signed] Ben. FOREMAN, Banister MIDYETT, W.B. HODGES - Commissioners

141. Henrietta BELL, minor, in account current with Leurana BELL, guardian

Mentions 1/5 hire of Negroes: Cuff, Killis, Sam, Ben, Fillis and Pegg and children; also mentions rec'd. $150.72 from Benj. GASKINS, adm'r. of Zach. BELL.

Pursuant to an order of Court at Nov. Term 1832, we have examined the account and find the sum of $106.76 due the ward this 1^st day of January 1833.

[signed] same as above item

142. Petition at Nov. Term 1832 of Thomas S. HENDERSON and his wife Eliza, Henry GIBBS, Sally GIBBS, and Amanda Ann GIBBS, infants, by their guardian Washington GIBBS, that H.S. SPENCER, Sheriff, sell Negroes John & Julia, late the property of Jane GIBBS, for the purpose of affecting a division among the petitioners.

Witness: Riley MURRAY

The sale of the within mentioned Negroes took place at Middleton on the 1^st day of January 1833 after being duly advertised.

John to Caleb SPENCER at $451.00

Juley to Spencer HENDERSON at $212.00

Rec'd. of Henry S. SPENCER, Sheriff, $497.25 in full for Henry, Sally & Amanda Ann GIBBS' part of the above sale.

[signed] Washington GIBBS, guardian

Rec'd. of Henry S. SPENCER, Sheriff, $165.75 in full for Spencer HENDERSON's part of above sale.

[signed] Caleb SPENCER for Spencer HENDERSON

143. Account of sales of the property of Littleton BELL, dec'd., sold by the executor on July 28^th 1832.

Various buyers included: R.D. BELL, Jesse BELL, Sol. TOOLEY, Josiah JARVIS, Joshua MASON, Tho. MASON, Henderson BELL, H.H. FODERY, A.B. SWINDELL.

I certify the above to be the true account of sales of Littleton BELL, dec'd., sold by me, the executor.

[signed] Henderson BELL

Returned: Feb. Term 1833

144. Account of sales of the personal property belonging to the estate of Will. QUIDLEY, dec'd., sold by virtue of an order obtained at Aug. Term 1832 by William QUIDLEY, JUN'R., guardian to the heirs of the dec'd., sold the 20^th September 1832.

Various buyers included: Will. QUIDLEY who bought Negro man Sampson for $430.00, Levi QUIDLEY who bought Negro woman Bridget for $30.00, James QUIDLEY, Zach. BURRUS, and Willis BELL.

[signed] Wallace STYRON - Commissioner

Rec'd. of Wallace STYRON $92.43 the part of the within account sales for James QUIDLEY. Also $62.43 for Levi QUIDLEY. Feby 25^th 1833 as per order on Wallace STYRON.

[signed] Henry S. SPENCER

Rec'd. of Wallace STYRON $109.40 for my part of the within account sales.

[signed] William QUIDLEY

145. To Richard M.G. MOORE by order of Court at Nov. Term 1832 - You were appointed commissioner on petition of Stephen OWENS, executor of Joseph S. BARNEY, dec'd., and Henrietta WILKINSON by her guardian, to sell Negroes Cain, Riley & Celia on 6 months credit after giving lawful notice of the day and place of said sale and that you make report on the last Monday of February next.

[signed] Riley MURRAY - Clk.

Pursuant to the within order, I, R.M.G. MOORE, did on this 29^th day of December 1832 sell the Negroes for the purpose of affecting a division.

Riley sold to Israel SHELDON for $260.00

Cain sold to Stephen OWENS for $125.65

Celia sold to Joseph S. MAYS for $80.10

Rec'd. of R.M.G. MOORE $237.87 in full for 1/2 of the sale of Negroes.

[signed] Stephen OWENS, executor

May Term 1833

146. Margaret T. FOREMAN, minor, in account current with Banister MIDYETT, guardian

Vouchers from 1834-1836; Mentions paid rent on March 25, 1834 for the TOOLEY plantation, Sandy Point, Fisherman's Hall, ALLEN plantation, HAUGHTON plantation and the manor plantation.

Pursuant to an order from Nov. Term 1835, we have examined the account and find a balance due the guardian of $706.40. Given under our hands & seals at Germanton the 6^thday of January 1836.

[signed] Will W. SPENCER, W.B. HODGES, Thos. H. SMITH - Commissioners

Jan. 7^th 1836 - This account we acknowledge has been settled and paid.

[signed] Banister MIDYETT, guardian, Samuel W. ELLIS, W.Y FONTRAP

Returned: May Term 1836
{I don't know why this item appears in May Term 1833 but the dates appear on the microfilm as written above. From all indications this item should be under May Term 1836.}

147. Pursuant to an order of Court at February Term 1833, we have proceeded to divide the Negroes belonging to the estate of Lewis TYSON between his heirs, viz: Joseph B. MASON and wife Ann (late the widow of Lewis TYSON), and Mary Eliza TYSON, daughter of said Lewis TYSON, which Negroes we have divided in the following manner:

Frank valued at $400.00

Dublin valued at $225.00

Hannah valued at $300.00

Mary valued at $212.50

Henry valued at $187.50

Willie valued at $145.00

Harriet valued at $87.50

Joseph B. MASON, in right of his wife, is entitled to 1/3 which is Mary, Henry and Willie

Mary E. TYSON is entitled to 2/3 which is Dublin, Frank, Hannah and Harriet

Done at Chapel Bridge in Hyde County this 16^th day of March 1833.

[signed] Ric'd. M.G. MOORE, Spyers S. SMITH, Ben. FOREMAN

148. Elizabeth GIBBS, minor, in account current with J.W. SPENCER, guardian

Pursuant to an order of Court at Feby. Term 1833, we have audited the account and find a balance due the ward of $90.22 this 20^th day of April 1833.

[signed] Stephen GIBBS, I.H. SPENCER

149. To Isaiah H. SPENCER by order of Court Feby. Term 1833 - On petition of W.W. SPENCER and others to sell Negroes Bet, Kate, Tilman, Manual, Mosella, Emeline, Barbara, Taff, Comfort, Adaline, and Benjamin on a credit of 6 months for the purpose of affecting a division between the claimants & make report to Hyde Court on the last Monday of May next.

[signed] Riley MURRAY, Clk.

The account of sales of the following Negroes sold under the annexed order, viz:

Bet & child Benjamin to John NORTHAN for $260.00

Kate to Thos. R. GIBBS for $235.00

Emeline to Nancy SPENCER for $265.00

Barbara to W.W. SPENCER for $229.00

Comfort to H.T. GIBBS for $202.00

Mosella to W.W. SPENCER for $164.00

Manual to Thos. R. GIBBS for $157.00

Taff to Thos. R. GIBBS for $146.50

Tilman to W.W. SPENCER for $175.00

Adaline to John NORTHAN for $120.50

[signed] I.H. SPENCER - Commissioner

150. Account of sales of the property of Stephen CUTRELL, dec'd., sold March 20^th 1833

Various buyers included: Jno. MEEKINS, Ely MOONY, Vol. SWINDELL, Andrew CUTRELL, Ben. CUTRELL, Shad. EMORY, Clem. DANIELS, David CUTRELL, and Jane CUTRELL.

[signed] Levin SAWYER, Adm'r.

151. An inventory of all the property & affects of Massy ONEAL, dec'd., which came to the hands of B.H. SWINDELL, her adm'r., viz: (partial list)

2 tables

1 linen sheel

1 tray

churn

6 stool chairs

All the buyers listed were: William SWINDELL, SR., Mary HALL, Marcus SWINDELL, John HATCH, Sparrow MIDYETT, William SWINDELL, Benj. ONEAL, and Burton H. SWINDELL

[signed] Burton H. SWINDELL

152. Account of sales of the property of William TOOLY, dec'd., sold on the 4^th of May 1833 on a credit of six months

Various buyers included: Tho. H. SMITH who bought a lot of shoe tools, Parker SWINDELL, S. RICHARDS, Jesse SILVERTHORN, Zach RICHARDS. Carney EASTER, John CAMPBELL, and Bev. EASTER

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE, Adm'r.

153. Account of sales of the property belonging to the estate of Moses AUSTIN sold on the 23^rd of March 1833 by Wallace STYRON, Adm'r.

Various buyers included: Merchant BALLANCE, Amasa SIMPSON, Joseph QUIDLEY, Levin BURRUS, Reubin ROLINSON, Banister BALLANCE, D.W. FARROW, Reding QUIDLEY, Jabez JENNETT, Thomas AUSTIN, and E.D. AUSTIN

[signed] William STYRON

154. James McCLAUD in account with his ward, Nancy SWINDELL

Vouchers from June 1830 - May 1833

In compliance to a commission directed to us, we have this day examined and settled the account and find a balance due the ward of $10.09.

[signed] William SELBY, Daniel MURRAY, A. SATTLER - Commissioners

155. The estate of Lewis TYSON, dec'd., in account current with Jno. BELL, SEN'R., Adm'r.

Many accounts, judgments and notes listed; mentions sale of Negro Jim

Pursuant to an order of Court at Feby. Term 1833, we have examined the account and find the sum of $116.38 due the adm'r. this 16 March 1833.

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE, Ben FOREMAN, Spyers S. SMITH - Commissioners

August Term 1833

156. Wilson GIBBS, guardian, in account with Cornelius S. GIBBS, his ward

Mentions rec'd. 1/5 rent of land for the years 1829-1832

Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1833, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $5.85 calculated up to the 1^st Sept. next. This Augt. 24, 1833.

[signed] Thos. SAUNDERSON, Henry S. SPENCER, Caleb SPENCER - Commissioners

157. Inventory and account of sales of the estate of Vine CAMPBELL, dec'd., sold 21^st Sept. 1832 on a credit of 6 months by John BELL 4^th, Executor

Various buyers included Sanford RICHARDS, Elden CAMPBELL, Eleanor CAMPBELL, B.T. MILLS, Thos. CAPPS, Jno. CAMPBELL, and Wm. SEARS

[not signed]
{see # 161 below}

158. Account sales of the property of Thomas MASON, dec'd., sold on a credit of 6 months the 23^rd March 1833 by R.M.G. MOORE, Adm'r.

Various buyers included: Ben GASKINS, H.H. FODDRAY, W.H. RUSSELL, Timothy WINDLY, John REW, Henderson BELL, and Joshua MASON.

[not signed]

159. In obedience to an order of Court May Term 1833, we met and have allotted to Jane CUTRELL and family, widow of Stephen CUTRELL, her one year's provision as follows: (partial list)

10 barrels corn

6 small hogs & 4 pigs

10# coffee

4 gals. molasses

yopon on hand

10 bushels potatoes

one linen wheel

one bed & furniture

Done this Augt. 22^nd 1833.

[signed] Joseph WILLIAMS, JR., David CUTRELL, Thomas BAUM

160. Wilson GIBBS, guardian, in account with Jesse Barnett GIBBS

Mentions received 1/5 rent of land for the years 1829-1832

Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1833, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $5.84 calculated up to the 1^st Sept. next. This Augt. 24, 1833.

[signed] Thos. SAUNDERSON, Henry S. SPENCER, Caleb SPENCER - Commissioners

161. Inventory and account of sales of the estate of Vine CAMPBELL, dec'd. {see #157 above}

Also a number of hogs and a sorrel horse which Elden V. CAMPBELL claims as a legacy given him in the will of said dec'd. A suit is bought against Richard RESPASS, JR. in Beaufort County Court (can't read remaining part of this suit)

1 Negro girl named Matilda about 21 years old given to Eleanor CAMPBELL

1 Negro girl named Nance about 16 years old given to Mary & Martha SILVERTHORN

1 Negro girl named Chloe about 12 years old given to Elden CAMPBELL

1 Negro boy named Reuben about 18 years old given to Susan CAMPBELL

Hire of Negroes & plantation for 1833

Matilda to R.M.G. MOORE

Reuben to Jesse LUCAS

Nance to Jacob SWINDELL

Chloe to Elden CAMPBELL

plantation to Athen TOOLEY

The foregoing is an account of sales and inventory of the property of Vine CAMPBELL. Augt. 13^th 1833.

[signed] John BELL, Ext'r.

162. Agreeable to an order, we commissioners have this day gone on the premises of Samuel T. GASKINS, dec'd., and have allotted to Matilda GASKINS, widow of dec'd., the following for her year's provision: (partial listing):

9 barrels pork

120# bacon

70# lard

9 barrels corn

23# coffee

2 cows and 1 yearling

1 bed & furniture

This 18^th day of June 1833.

[signed] D.H. MURRAY, D. SHAW, V.W. SAUNDERSON

163. Inventory of the property of Samuel T. GASKINS, dec'd., sold June 18^th 1833

Various buyers included: Vincent W. SAUNDERSON, Robert ENSLEY, William COULSTON, John HATCH, Samuel BROOKS, Jesse D. YOUNG, William BERRY, and Gideon SERMONS.

The above is a true inventory and account of sales of the personal estate of Samuel T. GASKINS returned to Court August Term 1833.

{Widow's year's provision also listed again as in #162}

[signed] Dixon SWINDELL, Adm'r.

164. Lewcuss SMITH, minor, in account with Eliz. SMITH, guardian

Voucher for October 5, 1821 mentions 10^1/2 years board, clothing & schooling for minor. Also mentions Lewcuss' part of hire of Negroes from Dec. 1821-1833

We, the undersigned being appointed to examine this account, find due the guardian the sum of $546.61 this August 20^th 1833.

[signed] Jno. B. JASPER, Wm. R. SMITH, J.H. SEABROOK - Commissioners

165. Malvina SMITH, in account with Elizabeth SMITH, guardian

Voucher for October 5, 1821 mentions 10^1/2 years board, clothing & schooling for minor. Also mentions Malvina's part of hire of Negroes from Dec. 1821-1833

We, the undersigned being appointed to examine this account, find due the guardian the sum of $886.44 this August 20^th 1833.

[signed] same as above

166. Wilson GIBBS, guardian, in account with William W. GIBBS, his ward

Mentions 1/5 rent of land from 1829-1833

Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1833, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $5.84 with interest calculated up to 1^st Sept. next. This 24 day August 1833.

[signed] Thos. SAUNDERSON, Henry S. SPENCER, Caleb SPENCER

167. Wilson GIBBS, guardian, in account with Benjamin R. GIBBS

Mentions 1/5 rent of land from 1829-1833

Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1833, we have examined the account and find a balance due the guardian of $27.95. This 24 day August 1833.

[signed] same as above

168. Wilson GIBBS, guardian, in account with Nancy W. GIBBS, his ward

Mentions 1/5 rent of land from 1829-1833

Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1833, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $5.84 with interest calculated up to 1^st Sept. next. This 24 day August 1833.

[signed] same as above

169. Green BRIDGMAN, guardian, in account with Sarah BRIDGMAN, his ward

Mentions one note against Henry CARROW, executor, from CARROWON deed dated April 6^th 1833.

Pursuant to an order of Court, we have proceeded to examine the account and find a balance due the ward of $48.77 this Augt. 17, 1833.

[signed] Will. B. TOOLY, Mat. CREDLE, Foster JARVIS

November Term 1833

170. Account of sales of the Negroes belonging to the estate of Jeremiah FARROW, dec'd., sold on the 19^th day of Sept. 1833 by Hezekiah FARROW, Ext'r.

Burridge to Thomas BALLANCE at $550.00

Betty to Jno. J. FULFORD at $227.00

Mary to Thos. BALLANCE at $141.00

Dave to D.H. MURRAY at $161.00

Riley to Elizabeth FARROW at $100.00

John to Thos. BALLANCE at $131.00

[signed] Hezekiah FARROW, Ext'r.

171. In obedience to an order of Court Augt. Term 1833, I, Henry S. SPENCER, Sheriff of Hyde County, on the 22^nd day of November 1833 came to the house of James McCLOUD on the side of the Lake in Hyde County accompanied by 12 lawful men of the said county to lay off a privilege of a ditch and drain way beginning at James McCLOUD's new ditch in his back line and running with said ditch through the lands of Andrew SHANKLIN, Daniel MURRAY, and Edward STANLY, the width of 30 feet until it intersects with the privilege of Alexander GASTON. Said James McCLOUD is to pay 5 cents to said SHANKLIN, MURRAY, and STANLY for damages to their property.

[signed] Henry S. SPENCER, Sheriff, Matthew BOOMER, Jno. J. FULFORD, Hardy SWINDELL, Ausbond F. MASON, Joseph GASKILL, Thomas GASKILL, Ambrose (x) JONES, Oliver GIBBS, Marcus SWINDELL, Thos. BALLANCE, A. SADLER

172. Thos. SAUNDERSON, guardian, in account current with John SPENCER, his ward

Pursuant to an order of Court, we have met and audited the account and find a balance due the said ward of $279.99 this the 28 day November 1833.

[signed] I.H. SPENCER, Wilson GIBBS, Stephen GIBBS - Commissioners

173. Thos. SAUNDERSON, guardian, in account current with William SPENCER, minor, his ward

Pursuant to an order of Court, we have met and audited the account and find a balance due the said ward of $65.80 this the 28 day November 1833.

[signed] same as above

174. Thos. SAUNDERSON, guardian, in account current with Samuel SPENCER, minor, his ward

Mentions $317.60 which was ward's distributive share of the sale of Negroes

Pursuant to an order of Court, we have met and audited the account and find a balance due the said ward of $370.48 this the 28 day November 1833.

[signed] same as above

175. Thos. SAUNDERSON, guardian, in account current with Henry SPENCER, minor, his ward

Mentions $317.60 which was ward's distributive share of the sale of Negroes

Pursuant to an order of Court, we have met and audited the account and find a balance due the said ward of $359.55 this the 28 day November 1833.

[signed] same as above

176. Thos. SAUNDERSON, guardian, in account current with Sarah SAUNDERSON

Pursuant to an order of Court, we have met and audited the account and find a balance due the said ward of $2.57 this the 28 day November 1833.

[signed] same as above

177. Thos. SAUNDERSON, guardian, in account current with Elizabeth R. SAUNDERSON, his ward

Pursuant to an order of Court, we have met and audited the account and find a balance due the said ward of $1.01 this the 28 day November 1833.

[signed] same as above

178. Burriage H. LINTON 14 November 1833 / Probate: November Term 1833

Wife: Polly LINTON to have Negro man Caesar, Negro woman Lydia, and Negro girls Rachael, Fanny and Sophia; one bedstead and furniture

Son: William LINTON to have all the land beginning at the marsh or Creek running with the ditch near the Hatter's Shop on the west side of the Shop to the back line, from that to Jacob SWINDELL's line, whereon all my house and improvements now stand; one bedstead and furniture

Daughter: Nancy LINTON to have all the land from the said line beginning at the Creek and running with said ditch on the westward side of the Shop which is a division line between William LINTON and Nancy LINTON, from this division line all the land to the big Bridge Creek; one bedstead and furniture

William and Nancy LINTON are to share equally in Negro man Selby and executors are to sell my land at Broad Creek and the cattle I have over the Sound in possession of William WATSON or other persons. After my debts are paid then everything left is to be equally divided between my wife Polly, my son William, and my daughter Nancy.

Executors: wife Polly and Cason G. SPENCER

Witnesses: A.B. SWINDELL, Jacob SWINDELL, JR.

[signed] Burriage H. LINTON
{pgs. 188-189}

179. Be it known that I, Elizabeth EBOURN, formerly Elizabeth COWELL, do for certain purposes of good will towards my three daughters, Polly, Matilda, and Elizabeth COWELL, relinquish all my right, title and interest in the Negroes loaned to me by my husband, William COWELL, during my natural life, so that they may effect a division of said Negroes amongst themselves in my lifetime, only reserving to myself a decent support from the labor of said Negroes or their value. And we, Ausbond F. MASON in behalf of his wife Polly MASON, Matilda and Elizabeth COWELL, do bind ourselves to furnish our Mother, Elizabeth EBOURN, a decent and sufficient support during her natural life. Given under our hands and seals at Wysockin Novr. 25^th 1833.

Attest: Wm. SELBY, Joseph GASKILL

[signed] Elizabeth (x) EBOURN, Ausbond F. MASON, Matilda COWELL, Elizabeth (x) COWELL

This will go to show that Jo. GASKILL, David SHAW, and William SELBY have by our request divided and set off to each heir as follows:

Lot #1 drawn by Elizabeth

Old Charles at $00.00

Betsey at $175.00

Lovy? at $525.00

Brittania at $104.00

Lot #2 drawn by Polly MASON

Young Charles at $516.00

Clarissa at $355.00

Sarah at $150.00

Lot #3 drawn by Matilda

Silvester at $333.00

Tomppy at $366.00

Jane at $225.00

[signed] Joseph GASKILL, Wm. SELBY, D. SHAW

180. Joseph TUNNELL, guardian, in account current with the estate of Cason JONES

Mentions paying S.T. GASKINS for boarding of children and paying S. PUGH to take children to Washington

Pursuant to an order of Court Novr. Term 1833, we have proceeded to audit the account and find a balance due said estate of $31.01. Given under our hands and seals at the Court House this 26^th day of Nov. 1833.

[signed] Wm. WATSON, Dixon SWINDELL, A. SADLER

181. Daniel SHAW, guardian, in account with William F. (T. in another place) HIGSON, his ward

Mentions ward's distributive share of the estate of W. HIGSON; also mentions ward receiving 2/3 of the Store rent and hire of Negro Taff

Pursuant to an order of Court at November Term 1833, we have proceeded to audit the account and find a balance due the ward of $3997.47. Given under our hands and seals at the Court House this 26 day of November 1833.

[signed] Joseph GASKILL, Wm. WATSON, Riley MURRAY

182. James McCLOUD in account with Arabela and Orphia NEAL, his wards

This may certify that we commissioners have proceeded to audit & settle the account and find a balance due the wards of $800.87 this October 25^th 1833.

[signed] Daniel MURRAY, Will SELBY, Benj. SAUNDERSON

183. Philip A. BELL in account current with the estate of Oliver JARVIS, dec'd.

Mentions hire of Negro Dublin

Pursuant to an order of Court at Augt. Term 1833, we have audited the account of Oliver JARVIS, dec'd., late guardian of Philip BELL, and find a balance due Philip BELL of $89.88 from the estate of said deceased this November 9^th 1833.

[signed] Wilson B. HODGES, Ben GASKINS, Ben FOREMAN

February Term 1834

184. Account of sales and inventory of the property of Joseph DAYLE?/DOYLE?, dec'd., sold Sept. 24^th 1832 by the administrator, Daniel MURRAY

The only buyers at this sale were: William HARRIS, Sparrow MIDGETT, Benajah WATSON, Jesse YOUNG, John HATCH, Banister MIDGETT, and Enoch HALL. Total amount of sale was $19.51^1/2

Returned: February Term 1834

[not signed]

185. Silvester GIBBS "being weak in body" 7 December 1833 / Probate: Feby. Term 1834

Wife: Easter GIBBS I bequeath 1/2 of my cleared land, exclusive of the yard, during her natural life. Also 2 cows and calves, 1 sow and her choice of 12 shoats, 2 feather beds and furniture, 40 barrels of corn, and all the pork which is killed, for my wife to keep and maintain my children for one year.

Sons: David M. GIBBS and William B. GIBBS I give and bequeath my plantation whereon I now live to be equally divided between them. Also for Negro man Cader? to be sold on New Year's day and the proceeds be equally divided between them.

Daughter: Harriett Ann GIBBS I give and bequeath $425.00 in William W. SPENCER's and Jones S. SAUNDERSON's notes with the interest that is due on said notes. Also one bed and furniture to be sold and the proceeds to go to her.

To: William KNOX I give and bequeath $30.00

Fifty? acres on Wapopin to be sold to pay my debts. I leave all my property which I have not already given away to be sold and after my debts are paid the balance to be equally divided between my two sons: David M. GIBBS and William B. GIBBS.

Executor: brother, Wilson GIBBS

Witnesses: I.H. SPENCER, Stephen GIBBS

[signed] Silvester GIBBS
{pgs. 195-196}

186. Pursuant to a decree of Court at August Term 1833, I have proceeded to sell the Negroes belonging to the estate of Josiah HODGES, dec'd., to affect a division between the several heirs of said dec'd.

Sanans? to Daniel SHAW for $600.00

Jim to Saml. SELBY for $150.00

Moses to William BELL for $362.00

woman Feraby to James McLAUD for $310.00

[signed] Daniel MURRAY, Adm'r.

187. Inventory and account of sales of the property of Elma GAYLORD, dec'd., sold on the 20^th day of December 1832 on a credit of 6 months

Various buyers included: Cason HARRIS, Jno. REW, W.W. TYSON, Ben GASKINS, Labin JARVIS, B.T. MILLS, Geo. HOWARD, Jacob TOOLEY and David EASTER. Negro Eliza hired out to Ben GASKINS. Negroes Spyers, Dorcas, George and Mariah hired out to William G. HAYS.

Returned: Feby. Term 1834

[signed] W.G. HAYS

188. An inventory and account of sales of the property of Timothy WINDLY, dec'd., sold 21 December 1833 on a credit of 6 months

Various buyers included: Geo. M. HOWARD, the widow, Philip A. BELL, James C. EASTER, Wm. PICKERING, Hugh H. FODDRAY, and James CRADLE. Negroes Milly aged about 3 and Fan aged about 60 were hired out to the widow for 1834. Many notes, judgments and accounts were listed.

Widow's one year's provision included:

1 mare

2 cows and yearlings

3 hogs

12# salted pork

1 table

1 large Bible

2 banks potatoes and slips

2 bedsteads and furniture

2 trunks and a chest

1 saddle and bridle

wheel and cards

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE, Adm'r.

189. Jacob TOOLEY 20 September 1833 / Probate: Feby. Term 1834

It is my will and desire that all my just debts be paid in as short a time as possible after my death and for that purpose I hereby enjoin my executors to sell and dispose of to some speculation in slaves who do not reside in this county, my Negro man Abraham, and the amount of the sale be appropriated to the payment of my debts and if there should be a surplus then it should go to the purchase of another Negro for the benefit of my wife and children. And after my wife's death said Negroes to be divided among all my children who may be living at the time of her death. It is my will and desire that my wife, Polly TOOLEY, and all my children now living with me and them that are single and living abroad should have and enjoy the benefit of the residue of my property, both real and personal. Therefore I lend unto my wife the use of my plantation, all my Negroes, stock of every description, and house and kitchen furniture to be used in common for all their benefit. After my wife's death it is my will and desire that my son Sheldon TOOLEY should own all lands and plantation whereon I now live. All property whatever named, excepting the land given to Sheldon, shall be equally divided among my children who may be living at the time of my wife's death.

Executors: wife Polly TOOLEY and son Sheldon TOOLEY

Witnesses: W.B. HODGES, George B. (x) TOOLEY

[signed] Jacob TOOLLY
{pgs. 200-201}

190. Isaiah H. SPENCER, guardian, in account current with Jane G. JENNETT, his ward

Vouchers from 1830 - 1834

Pursuant to an order of Court November Term 1833, we have audited the account and find a balance due the guardian of $35.12 this 12^th day February 1834.

[signed] Stephen GIBBS, Allen BURRUS

May Term 1834

191. Hezekiah FARROW, guardian, in account current with Ellen B. FARROW, his ward

Mentions Negroes Len, Phillis, John, Mary, Betty, Dave, and Riley

Pursuant to an order of Court Feb. Term 1834, we have audited the account and find a balance due the ward of $251.01^1/4. Done at Mattamuskeet the 19^th day of March 1834.

[signed] Robert JENNETT, Caleb SPENCER, Riley MURRAY

192. Account of sales of Selby STOW, dec'd., sold by the administrator, Thomas SAUNDERSON, the 10^th day of April 1834 at a credit of 6 months.

Various buyers included: John NORTHAN, W.W. SPENCER, William SPENCER, JR., Isaiah H. SPENCER, Rheuben ROSE, Peledge W. SPENCER, Hutchens CAHOON, Rheuben BERRY, John MARSHALL, and Wallace STOW

[signed] Thomas SAUNDERSON

193. Daniel MURRAY, in account with the estate of Joseph DAYLE?/DOYLE?

This may certify that we have audited and settled the account and find a balance of $5.80 due the adm'r. this May 27^th 1834.

[signed] Wm. SELBY, D. SHAW, A. SADLER

194. Account of sales of the property of Silvester GIBBS, dec'd., sold 20^th March 1834 by Wilson GIBBS

Various buyers included: Caleb BALLANCE, Josiah DAVISON, Jesse B. GIBBS, Henry G. GIBBS, Peledge HARRIS, Christopher FLETCHER, Jeremiah CASONS, and Uriah G. AUSTON; Several notes and accounts listed; Negro man Caller? sold January 1^st 1834 to Thomas HENDERSON for $271.00.

Widow's one year's provision left by said dec'd.

2 cows & calves

1 sow & 2 shoats

2 feather beds & furniture

40 barrels corn

8 hogs

pork on hand

[signed] Wilson GIBBS, Ext'r.

195. We have met in obedience to an order of Court to say what Jane AUSTEN should be allowed for her one year's provision

5 barrels corn

1 barrel pork

1 barrel flour

24# coffee

sugar

tea

[signed] P. BRADY, J.B. JENNETT, Robert STYRON, Zachariah BURRUS

196. Hezekiah FARROW, guardian, in account current with his ward, Harriet W. FARROW

Mentions Negroes Len, Phillis, John, Mary, Betty, Dave, and Riley

Pursuant to an order of Court Feb. Term 1834, we have audited the account and find a balance due the ward of $227.00^3/4. Done at Mattamuskeet the 19^th day of March 1834.

[signed] Robert JENNETT, Caleb SPENCER, Riley MURRAY

197. Hezekiah FARROW, guardian, in account current with his ward, Eliza FARROW

Mentions Negroes Len, Phillis, John, Mary, Betty, Dave, and Riley

Pursuant to an order of Court Feb. Term 1834, we have audited the account and find a balance due the ward of $197.08^3/4. Done at Mattamuskeet the 19^th day of March 1834.

[signed] same as above

198. Pursuant to an order of Court at February Term 1834, we have this day met at the dwelling house of Mary HENDERSON, widow of James HENDERSON, dec'd., and have proceeded to set off for her and her family a year's support out of the estate of said dec'd.

1 bed and necessary furniture

1 wheel & cards

6 shoats

6 barrels corn

33.95 to be paid by the adm'r.

Given under our hands and seals this 22 day May 1834.

[signed] Benj. M. GIBBS, B.B. FULFORD

199. Pursuant to an order of Court at November Term 1833 for us to divide certain Negroes belonging to & between William G. HAYS, in right of his wife Sally Ann P., and Caroline BELL, we have proceeded to value and allot said Negroes as follows:

Jacob valued at $433.00

Rose valued at $216.00

Cate valued at $35.00

Alfred valued at $250.00

Major valued at $200.00

Riley valued at $158.00

Mary valued at $126.00

Lot #1 drawn for Caroline A. BELL

Jacob

Cate

Riley

Mary

Lot #2 drawn for Wm. G. HAYS & wife Sally Ann P.

Rose

Alfred

Major

Done at Germanton the 28^th day of December 1833

[signed] Banister MIDYETT, W.R. SMITH

200. Willis SAWYER 19 December 1825 / Probate: May Term 1834

Eldest son: (can't read) I give one shilling

Granddaughter: Rebecke Jennet SWINDEL I give one shilling

Daughter: Prissilly SAWYER I give one shilling

Daughter: Rebecca SAWYER I give one heifer named Pidgin and one linen wheel

Wife: Rachel I give during her natural life my land and all the rest of my worldly goods then at her death I give to my youngest son Martin the land, and if he should die before his mother then it is my wish that the land go to my son William at my wife's death. All the rest of my property I give to her to be equally divided between my 4 youngest children (not named)

Executor: my friend, John JORDAN

Witnesses: Mary (x) EMERY, John JORDAN, Jordan Ver Nelson [Vernelson?]

[signed] Willis SAWYER
{pg. 210}

201. An account of sales of the property of Samuel JONES, dec'd., sold March 22^nd 1834 by Caleb SPENCER, Adm'r.

Various buyers included: James M. CLOUD, Vincent W. SAUNDERSON, Hezekiah FARROW, Nasa FARROW, A.F. GASTON, Jones W. SPENCER, Elijah HUTSON, Carawan BENSON, Wm. WESTON and Isaac M. GOWAN; Mentions hire of Negroes James, Dinah, Jerry, Jackson, Hannah & 2 children, and Poll.

[signed] Caleb SPENCER

202. Caleb SPENCER, Adm'r., in account with the estate of George B. WINDFIELD, dec'd.

Pursuant to an order of Court at February Term 1834, we have settled the account up to the 18^th February 1834 this 24^th day of May 1834. [Doesn't give an amount owed to the estate or the adm'r.]

[signed] Dixon SWINDELL, Henry S. SPENCER, Benj. R. SAUNDERSON

203. Pursuant to an order of Court at February Term 1834, I, Riley MURRAY as a commissioner, did sell at Middleton on the 3^rd day of May upon the petition of Benj. M. GIBBS, a Negro named Aaron belonging to the estate of Nancy GIBBS, dec'd., and at which time Benj. M. GIBBS became the purchaser by giving the sum of $523.00 for which I have taken his note for $174.33^1/3 payable to myself for the benefit of Amanda Ann GIBBS, one of the distributees, and another note for $174.33^1/3 for the benefit of Lockart GIBBS, another of the distributees. Said Benj. M. GIBBS gave me these notes with Caleb Spencer as his security.

[signed] Riley MURRAY - Commissioner

Rec'd. of Riley MURRAY $174.33^1/3, it being my distributive share of the sale of Negro Aaron this 28^th day of May 1834.

Attest: P.T. GOELET

[signed] Benjamin M. GIBBS

204. A true copy of the account of sales of the perishable property of A. [Alexander] H. JARVIS, dec'd., sold by the adm'r. March the 21^st 1834

Various buyers included: Dinah Jarvis (the widow), Isaiah F. ENSLEY, Bryan ENGLISH, Wm. L. JARVIS, David JARVIS, James JARVIS, Silvester JARVIS, and Benjamin MASON

[signed] Isaiah G. JARVIS

205. An account of sales of the property of Leurana BELL, dec'd., sold on the 9^th day of May 1834 on a credit of 6 months

Various buyers included: Cason HARRIS, Maxwell FORTESCUE, Banister MIDGETT, Sam LEITH, Major TOOLEY, Elizabeth JORDAN, Jos. F. ANTHONY, Josiah JARVIS, and Joshua MASON; Several notes and accounts listed.

Hire of Negroes until 1^st Jany. next:

Negro man Cuff to Benj. T. MILLS

Negro man Ben to Jos B. MASON

Negro Pegg & child to Ben. T. MILLS

Negro woman Phillis to Jesse BELL

Negro boy Daniel to B. MIDGETT

Also the interest and title of said Leurana BELL in the Negroes belonging to the estate of her dec'd. husband, Zach's BELL, it being as is supposed 1/5 part of the following Negroes:

Negro man Killis about 40 years of age

Negro man Cuff about 33 years of age

Negro man Sam about 23 years of age

Negro man Ben about 20 years of age

Negro woman Fillis about 50 years of age

Negro woman Pegg about 26 years of age

Negro boy Daniel about 10 years of age

Negro girl Margaret Ann about 4 years of age

Also one book of accounts pertaining to the account between said Leurana BELL, guardian to her wards, Caroline, Henrietta, Frances, and Zacheus A.G. BELL

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE, Adm'r.

206. Account of sale and inventory of the property of James HENDERSON, dec'd., sold March the (can't read) 1834 by T.S. HENDERSON, Adm'r.

Various buyers included: Jno. COLSTON, Benj. BALLANCE, Robt. JENNETT, Henry GIBBS, David GIBBS, Cason G. SPENCER, David FULLER, Josiah V. BLACKWELL, Ivy GIBBS, and Noah GIBBS

[signed] Thos. S. HENDERSON, Adm'r.

207. Caleb SPENCER, in account current with the estate of Gibbs HARRIS, dec'd.

Voucher from Dec. 17, 1828 states amount of sales of property sold was $108.32. Several accounts and notes listed. Feby. 2, 1829 voucher for $5.00 was paid to William HALL for making coffin. April 7, 1830 voucher states cost of suit by Caleb SPENCER, Adm'r., vs. Gideon MIDGETT was $7.50 with interest.

Pursuant to an order of Court February Term 1834, we have audited the account and find a balance due the administrator of $38.08 this May 24^th1834.

[signed] Henry S. SPENCER, Benjamin R. SAUNDERSON, Dixon SWINDELL - Commissioners

208. The estate of Selby SPENCER, dec'd., in account with John JORDAN, Ext'r.

Voucher from Aug. Term 1831 states cost of proving will was $2.24; Several accounts and notes listed.

Pursuant to an order of Court at Feby. Term 1834, we have examined the account and find a balance due the executor of $24.04 on the 22^nd of Sept. 1833 this 24^th of May 1834.

[signed] Benj. SAUNDERSON, Caleb SPENCER - Commissioners

209. Washington GIBBS, Trustee, in account current with Hyde County

Mentions receiving the 1831 county taxes from H.S. SPENCER, Sheriff

In obedience to an order of Court February Term 1834, we have proceeded to examine the account and find a balance due said Trustee of $38.56 this 20^th day May 1834.

[signed] W.W. SPENCER, Stephen GIBBS, Isaiah H. SPENCER - Commissioners

August Term 1834

210. Pursuant to an order of Court at May Term 1834, we have this day met at the late residence of John CAMPBELL, dec'd., and have proceeded to set off to his widow, Pamelia CAMPBELL, a year's support for her and her family: (partial listing)

2 bedsteads & furniture

1 wheel & one pr. cards

15 barrels corn

200# bacon

1 lot of wheat

2 ewes & lambs

1 lot of oats

1 lot of crockery and glassware

14 chairs and 2 pine tables

Given under our hands and seals the 27^th June 1834.

[signed] George TULEY, J.P., Ben. GASKINS, Jos. S. MAY, George M. HOWARD

211. In obedience to an order of Court, we have proceeded to lay off and set apart unto Agness MEAKINS, widow of John MEAKINS, dec'd., and family, one year's support as follows: (partial listing)

3 cows & calves

2 yearlings

15 bushels wheat

plow and harness

1 pine tables

woden ware

2 trunks

1 clock

3 sheep

Given under our hands and seals this 23^rd day August 1834.

[signed] B.S. RUSSELL, J.P., R.M.G. MOORE, Banister MIDGETT, W.J. SMITH

212. Pursuant to an order of Court at Feby. Term 1834, we have met at the late dwelling of Samuel JONES, dec'd., and allotted and set off to Nancy JONES, widow of said dec'd., and family, one year's provision out of the crop, stock, and provisions of said dec'd.: (partial listing)

50# corn

120# lard

1 cow & calf

5 bushels peas

50# cotton

10# loaf sugar

75# coffee

5 bushels yeopon

Given under our hands and seals this March 22^nd 1834.

[signed] A.B. SWINDELL, J.P., John L. SWINDELL, Matthew BOOMER, James McCLAUD

Returned: August Term 1834

213. Account of sales of Negro boy Bader, the property of Selby STOW, dec'd., sold by Thos. SAUNDERSON on 26^th July 1834 at Middle Creek

Bader to George SHELDON for $456.00

Wheat patch to Wm. GIBBS, JR. for $3.30

Oat patch to Thos. SAUNDERSON for $0.25

One note against Ivy GIBBS for $25.00

[signed] Thomas SAUNDERSON, Adm'r.

214. Account of sales of Burridge H. LINTON, dec'd.

Various buyers at this lengthy sale included: Cason G. SPENCER, William LINTON, Abray WILLIAMSON, Nathaniel CREDLE, Christopher SPENCER, Benaja MIDGETT, Joseph SAWYER, Nancy LINTON, Mary LINTON and Henry BAKER; Mentions selling some cattle, hens, and sheep at Goose Creek.

[signed] C.G. SPENCER

215. An account of sales and inventory of the estate of Sally SWINDELL, dec'd., sold by Samuel L. SWINDELL, Adm'r., on the 21^st of June 1834

The only buyers at this sale were: Oliver SWINDELL, W.G. SWINDELL, Thomas BAUM, and Samuel L. SWINDELL

[signed] S.L. SWINDELL, Adm'r.

216. Pursant to the annexed order at February Term 1834, we have proceeded to divide and allot the Negroes belonging to the estate of Samuel JONES, dec'd., viz: Dempsey, Gim, Diner, Jinny, Hannah & child, Jacob, Jackson, and Phillis, all of them valued at $2_03.00 making an estimate of $420.6_ per share. Having drawn for the widow, Nancy JONES, Jinny and Jackson, all the remainder of said Negroes are to remain in common stock among the other 4 heirs of said deceased. This March 22^nd 1834.

[signed] Dixon SWINDELL, Matthew BOOMER, John L. SWINDELL, Jame McCLAUD, John J. FULFORD

217. Pursuant to an order of Court at February Term 1833, we have proceeded to value and divide the Negroes Hetty, York, and Kiziah among the owner's heirs, viz: William SWINDELL, William G. HAYS in right of his wife Harriet, dec'd., (late Harriet SWINDELL), and the heirs of Peggy Ann SWINDELL, dec'd., which division we have made in the following manner:

Hetty valued at $166.00^2/3 drawn for the heirs of Peggy Ann SWINDELL, dec'd.

York valued at $250.00 drawn for Wm. G. HAYS

Kiziah valued at $216.00^1/3 drawn for William SWINDELL

Done at Currituck the 23^rd March 1833.

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE, Ben FORMAN, Wm. R. SMITH - Commissioners

Returned: May Term 1833
{The above dates are as written on the microfilm. I seems as if this should be in the part entitled May Term 1833.}

218. Account of sales of the perishable property of the estate of James DOUGLASS sold the 26^th of June 1834 at 6 months credit by the adm'r., James GRAY

Various buyers included: Elias OUTLAW, Selah DAVIS, Banister MIDGETT, Polly PANE, Sirus HOOPER, Hezekiah BARNES, Christopher ONEAL, Damon PUGH, Sparrow MIDGETT who bought a Bible, and Selby MEEKINS

[signed] James GRAY, Adm'r.

219. Account of sales of the property of John CAMPBELL, dec'd., sold 27 June 1834

Various buyers included: Jno. W. BALLANCE, Peledge JONES, Max FORTISCUE, Martin LUCAS, Sanaford RICHARDS, Caleb B. HARRIS, Ben N. HENRY, and Hillory EASTER; Mentions hire of Negro York; several notes listed.

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE, Adm'r

220. Inventory and account of sales of the perishable property of Joseph S. BARNEY, dec'd., sold 20^th March 1832 at 6 months credit

Various buyers at the lengthy sale included: Solomon TOOLEY, Mary DAVIS, John GIBBS who bought a Bible, Samuel WESTON, Zenophan SLADE, John G. SLADE, Alfred JARVIS, and Jos. B. MASON; Mentions hire of Negros Cane? and Celia to the widow of said deceased, and Brister to W.R. SMITH; several judgments and notes listed.

[signed] Stephen OWENS, Executor

Returned: Augt. Term 1834

November Term 1834

221. Sally WATSON 8 September 1828 / Probate: November Term 1834

Daughter: Lovey CARROWEN I give & bequeath one feather bed and furniture, one chest, one small table, one linen wheel, one woolen wheel, one loom, one pot

Son: Christopher D. ONEAL I give & bequeath one feather bed and furniture, one large chest, one large table, my earmark and all my cattle in my mark, all my hogs, one mare, money, notes, judgments and claims due to me at my death, and all my other property

Executor: friend, John ONEAL

Witnesses: W. [Wesley] F. (x) NEAL [ONEAL in another place], Christopher (x) ONEAL

[signed] Sally WATSON
{pgs. 239-240}

222. Henrietta WILKINSON, minor, in account current with Luther S. EBORN, guardian

Mentions receiving money from Patsy WILKINSON, dec'd., estate and also money from the estate of Marshal BARNEY, dec'd.

Settled as per receipt from Israel WILKINSON this 22^nd November 1834.

[signed] Luther S. EBORN

223. John BELL 4^th, Ext'r., in account current with the estate of Vinard CAMPBELL, dec'd.

Pursuant to an order of Court at November Term 1834, we have proceeded to audit the account and find a balance due the estate of $240.51 calculated up to the 25^th November 1834. Given this November 26^th 1834.

[signed] Robert JENNETT, A. SADLER, Jas. M. CLAUD - Commissioners

224. Amanda Ann GIBBSm minor, in account with Richard S. HALL, guardian

Guardian bond taken on April 13, 1832

In obedience to an order of Court at August Term 1834, we have examined the account and find a balance due the guardian of $145.53 audited up to Novr. 20^th 1834. Given under our hands and seals this 24^th day of Nov. 1834.

[signed] I.H. SPENCER, Stephen GIBBS - Commissioners

225. Lockhart GIBBS, minor, in account current with Richard S. HALL, his guardian

(Same as above item except balance due the ward of $409.22)

226. Israel B. WILKINSON, Adm'r. to the estate of Henrietta WILKINSON, dec'd.

November 25^th - To this sum rec'd. of Luther S. EBORN, her guardian -- $425.06

[signed] I.B. WILKINSON, Adm'r.

227. The estate of Marshal BARNEY, dec'd., in account current with Luther S. EBORN, Adm'r.

Vouchers from May Term 1823 - May Term 1834

[signed] Luther S. EBORN

228. The estate of Patsy WILKINSON, dec'd., in account current with Luther S. EBORN, Adm'r.

Vouchers from May Term 1832 - Jany. 1834

[signed] same as above item

229. We commissioners hereby do agree that Elizabeth BRADY, widow of Peter BRADY, dec'd., shall have the following for her one year's allowance:

1 bed & furniture

1 linen wheel & cards

3 barrels corn

1 barrel flour

150# pork

1^1/2 bushels salt

15# coffee

25# sugar

8# butter

Given this 17th day of September 1834.

[signed] Bateman SCARBOROUGH, Selby MEEKINS, Zechariah BURRUS, Abel ROLLINSON

230. Account of sales & inventory of the perishable estate of Joseph CUTRELL, dec'd., sold this 22^nd day of Novr. 1834

Various buyers included: Robert CUTRELL, Selby F. MACKEY, Peledge FRANCOIS, Sorrowful CUTRILL, Thos. BAUM, Gideon W. MIDGETT, Jackson CUTRILL, and Eli MOONEY

The above is a true account of sales and inventory of all perishable property as far as has come to hand. Novr. 22, 1834.

[signed] Henry G. HARRIS, Adm'r.

231. Account of sales of Peter BRADY, dec'd.

Various buyers included: Jabez JENNETT, Malice BRADY, Samuel FARROW, Jacob Farrow, Joel PINER, Wallace BALLANCE, Elizabeth BRADY, Peter CORDING, and John POPERWILL

[signed] Malice BRADY, Adm'r.

232. Account of sales of the perishable property of Jacob TOOLEY, dec'd., sold on a credit of 6 months by Sheldon TOOLEY, SEN'R., Executor, on the 22^nd day of September 1834

Various buyers included: John G. SLADE, John B. SMITH, Athen TOOLEY, Prutia TOOLEY, Caleb B. HARRIS, Josiah JARVIS, Beverly EASTER, and Stephen OWENS

[not signed]

233. Account of sales of the property of Eliza TOOLY, dec'd., sold by Sheldon TOOLY, Adm'r., on a credit of 6 months Sept. 27^th 1834

The only buyers were: Jno. DIXON, Mr. VERNELSON, Jno. G. SLADE, and G.M. HOWARD

[not signed]

234. Caleb SPENCER, guardian, in account current with Sally Ann GIBBS, his ward

Voucher from Sept. 1832 mentions rec'd. $962.56 from the estate of Benders L. Ensley, he being her former guardian

Pursuant to an order of Court at Feby. Term 1834, we have examined the account and find a balance due said ward of $1533.91 this 24^th day of May 1834.

[signed] Dixon SWINDELL, Henry S. SPENCER

Returned: May Term 1834

235. Joseph HARRIS of Swanquarter "being weak in body" October 21, 1834 / Probate: Nov. Term 1834

Two sons: Jesse HARRIS and David HARRIS I give and bequeath all the land which I possess with the privileges and appertenances belonging thereto, to be equally divided between them after the death of my beloved wife Sally HARRIS

Daughter: Polly HALL I give and bequeath $125.00 to be paid to her by my two sons, Jesse and David, in 5 years by annual installments of $25.00; one bed and furniture, one chest, 4 head of hogs, and one cow and calf after my wife's death

All the rest, residue, and remainder not already given, I bequeath to my two sons, Jesse and David HARRIS to be divided equally after my wife's death.

Executors: son Jesse HARRIS, Martin JARVIS

Attest: W.B. TOOLY (x), A. TOOLY

[signed] Joseph HARRIS
{pg. 251}

236. An inventory of the estate of Wm. T. LEATH taken the 29th of Aug. 1834

Mentions several judgments and the following Negroes:

1 Negro woman named Sucky, aged about 55 years

1 Negro man named Albert?, aged about 25 years

1 Negro man named Blackwell, aged about 21 years

1 Negro girl named Ellen, aged about 15 years

1 Negro girl named Sucky, aged about 12 years

Then was this inventory ret'd into Court by W.B. HODGES, Adm'r., on oath and ordered to be recorded.

[signed] Riley MURRAY, Clk.

237. Account of sales of the chattle property belonging to the estate of William T. LEATH, dec'd., Sept. (unreadable)

Various buyers included: Caleb HARRIS, Saml. LEITH, Parker SWINDELL, John R. LEITH, Bannester MIDGETT, A.B. JARVIS, John BELL 4^th, and Jos. S. MAY

Then was this account current ret'd. into Court by W.B. HODGES, Adm'r., on oath and ordered to be recorded.

[signed] same as above item

238. William WATSON of Hyde County November 13, 1834 / Probate: November Term 1834

Wife: Dinah WATSON, I give the use of the land and plantation whereon I now live, which I purchased of William T. CHANEY, to have and to hold during her natural life. Also the use of my Negro man Mose? and Negro woman Arkada and old Judah. If Arkada should have a child or children it is my wish that Dinah should receive a reasonable compensation for the support of such children and further that she have a provision out of my estate of stock, crop, or provision on hand for herself and family until she has an opportunity of making a crop on her own plantation. And if any one of my children should marry and their mother thinks proper to furnish them with a bed and furniture and cow and calf, that she have the liberty to do so. She shall sell all perishable estate she thinks necessary and rent out the Negroes until all my debts are paid.

Son: William WATSON, I give the land and plantation on the South side of the Lake whereon I formerly lived, together with all the lands adjoining

Son: Samuel Gibbs WATSON, I give the plantation and land I purchased from John G. BLOUNT and Samuel SELBY known as my lower plantation; also $100.00

Son: Augustin WATSON, I give the land and plantation which I bought of Robert GASKILL on Wysockin and $100.00; also 53 acres on the Great Marsh which I pruchased at the sale of Volentine GIBBS' estate; also one-half of my new survey or patent on the South side of the Lake

After the death of my wife my will is the James Martial WATSON have the lands and plantation whereon I now live with a privilege to drain said plantation through the leading ditch near the line which divides the CHANEY plantation from the Robert GASKILL plantation; also one-half of 24 acres which I purchased from Israel SHELDON now undivided and lying on the South side of Wysockin Creek; also one-half of my new survey on the South side of the Lake. After the foregoing parts of my will are complyed with then all of my Negros be divided into 5 parts, viz:

Clarissa? BOOMER 1/5 part

Daughter: Mary WESTON and her children the use of 1/5 part which will be placed under the guardianship of Samuel WESTON

Joanna WATSON 1/5 part; also one bed & furniture and one cow and calf

Wife: Dinah WATSON 1/5 part

Sophia Caroline WATSON 1/5 part; also one bed and furniture

Executors: wife Dinah WATSON, and sons William and Samuel G. WATSON

Witnesses: Daniel MURRAY, Oliver GIBBS, Anson SELBY

[signed] Will. WATSON
{pgs. 253-255}

February Term 1835

239. Account of sales of the property of Jesse BELL, dec'd., sold on the fifth day of January 1835 on a credit of 6 months by Ed. BELL, Special Administrator

Various buyers included: Sally JARVIS, Henderson BELL, Jordan VERNELSON, Philip A. BELL, George M. HOWARD, Caleb B. HARRIS and John MAYS; Several notes, accounts and judgments listed.

[signed] Ed BELL, Adm'r.

240. An inventory of the estate of Sarah NEAL, dec'd., Jan'y. 1^st 1835

The only things listed were:

1 note on hand against A.B. SWINDELL dated Feb. 26^th 1834

Sum due by James M^cCLAUD for hire of Negro Lid

1/2 of 3 Negroes: Lid, Dick & Gibbs

[signed] James M^cCLAUDE, Adm'r.

241. Oliver GIBBS, in right of his wife, guardian, in account with his wards, Charity FARROW & Naomy FARROW

Mentions paid Hardy SWINDELL $2.45 for making coffin for Negro

In obedience to a commission, we have proceeded to examine the accounts and find a balance due Charity FARROW of $78.07 and a balance of $90.07 due Naomy FARROW this Feby 25^th 1835.

[signed] Wm. SELBY, D.G. WESTON, S. BROOKS

242. Benjamin WATSON, SEN'R. "being weak of body" 28 September 1834 / Probate: Feb. Term 1835

Son: Bayley? WATSON I lend one feather bed and furniture for the time he lives unmarried. In case he should marry then the bed to be sold for the use of my 3 children, viz: Julia, Hannabal and Nancy. After my debts are paid, all of my goods and chattles to be sold at public auction on 6 months credit and the value thereof be equally divided among my 3 youngest children, viz: Julia, Hannabal, and Nancy.

Executor: friend, Banjamin WATSON, JUN'R

Witnesses: David FULLER, David (x) FULLER, JUN'R.

[signed] Benjamin WATSON
{pg. 258}

243. Lowry GASKILL 27 March 18__ (unreadable) / Probate: Feby. Term 1835

Wife: Joice GASKILL I give and bequeath all the property I possess, both real and personal, during her natural life except she marry and her husband commences wasting the property then I request Christopher SPENCER or some other of my friends to take the property out of her possession. I also disannul any of her brothers from meddling with my will and desire. The property remaining at the death of my wife is to be equally divided between my children (not named). If all my children should decease without leaving any lawful heir then my will is that my property be equally divided between the heirs of Christopher SPENCER's wife, viz: Lydia SPENCER the sister of my wife, the heirs of Marandia? ROLESON the sister of my wife, and the heirs of Cortney GOOD the sister to my wife.

Executor: my beloved wife Joice GASKILL with the assistance of Christopher SPENCER

Witnesses: W.M.B. TOOLY, Abel L. TOOLY

[signed] Lowry GASKILL
{pgs. 258-259}

244. Stephen OWENS 23 September 1833 / Probate: Feby. Term 1835

Wife: Sally Louisa OWENS and all my children should remain on the plantation whereon I now live and for the purpose of enabling her to support and educate them. I lend her during her life all the land and plantation whereon I now live, together with all my Negroes, stock and household furniture.

Son: Stephen Decater OWENS I give and bequeath the land and plantation after his mother's death

Son: Benjamin _____ith OWENS I give and bequeath 50 acres of land I purchased of Jno. REW.

In consideration of the bequests of land to Stephen and Benjamin, it is my will and desire that they should pay over to my son, Joseph Cason OWENS, the sum of $150.00, that is to say, Stephen is to pay $100.00 and Benjamin to pay $50.00. After the death of my wife all Negroes and stock of every description is to be equally divided among my children.

Executor: my friend, Rich'd. M.G. MOORE

Witnesses: Thos. SEABROOK, W.B. HODGES

[singed] Stephen OWENS
{pg. 259}

245. Volentine SWINDELL "being weak of body" 23 July 1833 / Probate: Feby. Term 1835

Wife: Rebecca SWINDELL I give and bequeath my whole estate during her life and after her death I give and bequeath to my son, Amasa SWINDELL, 50 acres of land adjoining his 50 acres. The rest of my plantation which is 100 acres I give and bequeath to my son, James W. SWINDELL. All the rest is to be equally divided among my 4 daughters (not named) after the debts are paid.

Executrix: wife Rebecca SWINDELL

Witnesses: Amasa SWINDELL, H.G. HARRIS

[signed] Volentine SWINDELL
{pg. 260}

246. Pursuant to an order of Court at Nov. Term 1834, we have this day met at the dwelling house of Christainy DANIELS, widow of Shadrack DANIELS, and have proceeded to set off one years provision for the support of said widow and family.

1 bed & furniture

sufficient corn and pork for one year

Balance of $25.42 due the widow to be paid by the adm'r. out of the estate

Given under our hands and seals this 19 day of December 1834.

Attest: J.H. HARRIS, J.P.

[signed] John JORDAN, William G. ______, Joseph WILLIAMS

247. Account of sales of the property of Elisha BURRUS, dec'd., sold the 18^th of Dec'r. 1834 by Matthias CREDLE, Adm'r.

Various buyers included: the widow, Nacy FARROW, George BURRUS, Jones SPENCER, William CREDLE, James CREDLE, and John SAWYER; Mentions paid $20.00 towards the widow's one year's provisions.

[signed] Matthias CREDLE, Adm'r.

248. Berton H. SWINDELL, Ext'r., with the estate of Massey O'NEAL

Pursuant to an order, we have this day examined the account and find a balance due the estate of $8.23 this Feby. 24^th 1835.

[signed] Joseph GASKILL, Vincent W. SAUNDERSON, Hardy SWINDELL

249. Account of perishable property of Shadrack DANIELS, dec'd., sold on the 20^th Dec. 1834 by the adm'r.

Various buyers included: Amasa SWINDELL, John DAVIS, Christany DANIELS, James DANIELS, Josiah BLACKWELL, Sally DANIELS, and Leucresa DANIELS; Mentions commissioners paying the widow $25.42 over & above what had already been laid off for her one year's provision. Jany. 24^th day 1835.

[signed] B.R. SAUNDERSON, Adm'r.

250. In obedience to an order of Court, we have this day met and proceeded to lay off to Betsy BURRUS and family, wife of Elisha BURRUS, dec'd., one year's provision.

35 bushels corn

10 hogs

1 cow & calf

4 sheep

2 barrels flour

60 pounds coffee

100 pounds sugar

1 mare

Balance of $121.50 due out of account sales

Done this 6 day December 1834.

[signed] Nasa FARROW, Wm. FARROW, Josiah G. JARVIS

251. Pursuant to a commission directed to us at Nov. Term 1834, we have proceeded to lay off one year's provision for the widow and family of Thomas CREDLE.

59 barrels corn

12 head of hogs

2 barrels flour

60# coffee

100# sugar

1 horse

1 barrel fish

Balance of $53.00 to be paid out of the account sales

This December 6^th 1834.

[signed] same as above item

252. Pursuant to the annexed order of Court at Nov. Term 1834, we have proceeded to value, allot, and set off to William W. SPENCER and wife Jane G. SPENCER, their distributive share in the Negroes of the estate of Joseph MANN, dec'd., and those given the heirs of the said dec'd. by their grandfather, John MIDGETT, leaving the residue of said Negroes (Lots 1,2,3,5, & 6) in common stock amongst: Samuel M. MIDYETT, Thomas MANN, John M. MANN, Edward L. MANN, and Joseph SPENCER (MIDYETT?).

Lot #1 - Peter & Annmariah

Lot #2 - Tenah & James

Lot #3 - Oliver & Pegg

Lot #4 - Christopher & Lucy to W.W. SPENCER and wife Jane

Lot #5 - Alfred, Priscilla, and Seth

Lot #6 - Caswill, Charles, and Mosella

Given under our hands and seals at the house of Benjamin SAUNDERSON, ESQ. in Middleton December 10^th 1834.

[signed] Isaiah H. SPENCER, Robt. JENNETT, William CAHOON

253. Account of sales of the property of Martin CREDLE, dec'd., sold on the 15 day of December 1834 by Matthias CREDLE, Adm'r.

Various buyers included: James CREDLE, the widow, Betsy CREDLE, George CREDLE, David COCKS, James M^cGOUND, Zachariah MASON, and Laban BALLANCE.

[signed] Matthias CREDLE, Admr.

254. An inventory and account of sales of a part of the personal estate of William WATSON, dec'd., sold December 22^nd 1834, that was not retained by the widow of said WATSON.

Various buyers included: Benjamin CARROWON, Hilliard GIBBS, Reuben BERRY, Richard YOUNG, David G. WESTON, Solomon FULLER, James ADAMS, Frederick MASON, and Ananias SADLER. Oliver GIBBS hired out the following Negroes for 2 months: Willoughby, Jack and boy Ben; a few notes were listed.

[signed] Wm. WATSON, Exe'r. and Dinah WATSON, Ext'x.

255. Margaret T. FOREMAN, ward, in account current with Bannister MIDGETT, guardian

Mentions rent of the TOOLY plantation, Sandy Point plantation, SAUNDERS plantation, ALLEN plantation, WHORTON plantation, FOREMAN plantation, Caleb FOREMAN plantation by contract made by Ben FOREMAN in his lifetime; also mentions W.B. HODGES' medical bill for $224.30 and another bill for $108.00 for nursing said ward from Feby. 1834 thru Feby. 1835.

[signed] Banister MIDGETT, Guardian

256. The following exhibits a list of the Negroes belonging to the estate of Benjamin FOREMAN, dec'd., which came to my hands as guardian of Margaret T. FOREMAN, which said Negroes were surrendered to me by Samuel W. ELLIS, administrator, by order of the judge of Superior Court November Term 1834. Surrender made the 3^rd January 1835 and the Negroes hired out on the same day, to wit:

York hired by Jos. S. MAY

July hired by Tilman FARROW

Gabrial hired by B.B. ASHBY

Prince hired by W.R. SMITH

Kent? hired by Thos. H. SMITH

George hired by Thos. MASON

Ned hired by Jesse M. SILVERTHORN

Ross hired by Jos. S. MAY

Washington hired by Christopher SPENCER

Jim hired by George TOOLY, SEN.

Jack Rew hired by Laban BALLANCE

Little Jack hired by John DIXON

Mingo hired by W.G. HAYS

Cuff hired by W.R. SMITH

Sutton hired by W.B. HODGES

Calvin hired by W.B. HODGES

Yallou (Yellow?) George hired by A.B. JARVIS

Tom hired by A.B. JARVIS

Richard hired by Franklin DIXON

Bill hired by W.B. HODGES

Emanuel hired by W.W. TISON

David hired by A.B. SWINDELL

Denis hired by W.B. HODGES

Ben hired by W.B. HODGES

Jabez hired by Matthew SHAW

Marcellas hired by W.R. SMITH

Amos hired by John BELL, JR.

Lewis hired by Ben S. RUSSELL

Cate (Died the 14 Jany.)

Keziah hired by Abram RICHARDS

Patt hired by Tho. SEABROOK

Silva hired by Major TOOLY

Patience hired by Jesse M. SILVERTHORN

Temp hired by Charles MOLES?

Matilda hired by A.C. DUKE

Little Silva hired by Thos. CARROW

Amy hired byBen O'NEAL

Rhoda hired by W.B. HODGES

Aivy? hired by James CREDLE

Susan hired by Joshua B. FORTISCUE

Ann hired by Samuel W. ELLIS

Jane hired by Luther S. EBORN

Vilot & child hired by W.I. SMITH

Phillis & child hired by Ben S. RUSSELL

Dinah & 3 children hired by Sam W. ELLIS

Little Patience and 2 children hired by W.H. RUSSELL

Pegg & 2 children hired by James H. SEABROOKS

Sall & 2 children hired by Barna TOOLY

Jinnett & 4? children to keep by Banister MIDGETT

Vinny & 2 children to keep by Benj. N. HENRY

Malvina & 3 children to keep by A.B. JARVIS

[signed] Banister MIDGETT, Guardian

257. The estate of Dr. Hugh JONES in account with the Executor

Many, many accounts listed; Mentions sale of Negro Hagar and children for $950.00; also mentions cash advanced to Harriet JONES and Ann JONES. This estate totaled $45,304.00.

Pursuant to an order of Court at November Term 1834, we have examined and audited the accounts of Eliza W. JONES, Executrix of Dr. Hugh JONES, dec'd., and find a balance of $173.70 due the executrix on the 22 day of January 1835 this February 25^th 1835.

May Term 1835

258. Elizabeth COX, in account current with David CARTER, her guardian

Mentions hire of Negroes Kilce & Prudence

Pursuant to an order of Court at Feby. Term 1835, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $128.97 up to the 20 of Feby. 1835.

[signed] Caleb SPENCER, Dixon SWINDELL, H.G. SPENCER, - Commissioners

259. Benjamin SAUNDERSON in account with Edward MAN, his ward

Mentions rent of BRIDGMAN land and the home plantation

Pursuant to an order of Court at Feby. Term 1835, we have proceeded to examine the account and find a balance due said ward on the 1^st day of January 1835 the sum of $32.71 this May the 16^th 1835.

[signed] I.H. SPENCER, Robert JENNETT, William CAHOON - Commissioners

260. Recy SWINDELL 18 December 1834 / Probate: May Term 1835

I give and bequeath to my husband Alban B. SWINDELL all my right, title and interest in and to my brother Jesse BELL, dec'd., estate.

Witnesses: Thomas (x) BRIDGMAN, John MASON

[signed] Recy (x) SWINDELL
{pgs. 282-283}

261. Benjamin SAUNDERSON in account with Thomas MAN, his ward

Mentions rent of BRIDGMAN land and the home plantation

Pursuant to an order of Court at Feby. Term 1835, we have proceeded to examine the account and find a balance due said ward on the 1^st day of January 1835 the sum of $38.82 this May the 16^th 1835.

[signed] Isaiah H. SPENCER, Robt. JENNETT, William CAHOON - Commissioners

262. William W. TYSON (No date written on will) / Probate: May Term 1835

I lend to Caroline JONES, the wife of Jesse JONES, during her natural life, Negroes Eady, Ann, Tom, Ephraim & John then after her decease to be equally divided among her children.

I give and bequeath unto Matilda JONES, daughter of Zilphen JONES which is the wife of Charles JONES, a Negro girl named Becca.

I give unto William R. JONES, also son of Caroline JONES, all my land and plantation on Pungo River.

I give unto John JONES, son of Caroline JONES, all my land on Broad Creek containing 100 acres.

Whatever other property I may possess should be divided equally among the above named legatees.

Executor: faithful friend Rich'd. RESPASS

Witness: B.S. RUSSELL

[signed] W.W. TYSON
{pg. 284}

263. Pursuant to an order of Court at Feby. Term 1835, we have proceeded to allot and set off to Elann? TOOLY, widow of Sheldon TOOLY, JUN'R., dec'd., one year's provision for the support of her and her family out of the estate of said dec'd., viz: (partial listing)

1 bed & furniture

1 loom

1 wheel & pr. of cards

1 lot bacon

1 barrel pork

1 lot lard

13 barrels corn

1 horse

$52.50 to be pd. by the adm'r.

This 25^th day of March 1835.

[signed] Jeremiah WARNER, Jos. S. MAY, John DIXON - Commissioners

264. Benjamin SAUNDERSON in account with Jane G. MAN, his ward

Mentions rent of BRIDGMAN land and the home plantation; also mentions midwife fee of $1.12

Pursuant to an order of Court at Feby. Term 1835, we have proceeded to examine the account and find a balance due said ward on the 1^st day of January 1835 the sum of $64.51 this May the 16^th 1835.

[signed] Robt. JENNETT, I.H. SPENCER, William CAHOON - Commissioners

Rec'd. of Benj. SAUNDERSON, guardian to my wife, the full amount of the above balance due her in the settlement of the above account and interest. This 26^th of May 1835.

[signed] Will W. SPENCER

265. Account of sales of the perishable estate of Foster SWINDELL, dec'd., sold the 21 day of March 1835 by David GIBBS, JUN'R., Adm'r.

Various buyers included: Jones SAUNDERSON, Shadrach BALL, David BALLANCE, Stephen GIBBS, Reuben ROSE, John MARSHALL, and Henry G. HARRIS. Several notes were listed.

[signed] David GIBBS, JUN'R., Adm'r.

266. Benjamin SAUNDERSON in account with John A. ENSLEY, alias, his ward

Mentions rent of Lake Landing plantation, store and warehouse, and a share of Sam GIBBS' land

Agreeable to an order at ____ Term 1835, we have examined the account of Benjamin SAUNDERSON, guardian, with his ward, Benners A. ENSLEY, and find a balance due the said ward of $2018.45 this May 16^th 1835.

[signed] W. SELBY, Robt. JENNETT, H.S. SPENCER
{John A. ENSLEY was written in the heading of this item but Benners A. ENSLEY was written in the body. I don't know if 'John' was an alias for Benners or if the transcriber made an error.}

267. Pursuant to an order of Court at Feby. Term 1835, we have met at the dwelling of Josiah JARVIS, dec'd., and have proceeded to set off & allot to Sally JARVIS, widow of sd. dec'd., one year's provision for her and the family out of the estate of sd. dec'd, viz: (partial listing)

1 bed & furniture

1 mare, bridle, & saddle

1 tub fat

trunk & chest

1 table & 10 chairs

1 lot ironware

1 lot woodenware

1 cow & yearling

1 sow & 6 shoats

$30.00 to be paid widow by the adm'r.

[signed] Ben GASKINS, W.B. HODGES, R.M.G. MOORE

268. Jones W. SPENCER in account current with his ward, David C. COX

Pursuant to an order of Court at February Term 1835, we have examined the account and find a balance due said ward of $71.17.

[signed] I.H. SPENCER, Stephen GIBBS - Commissioners

269. Account of sales of the property of Sheldon TOOLY, dec'd., sold 25^th of March 1835 at 6 months credit by George TOOLY, Adm'r.

Various buyers included: John E. FORTISCUE, Matthias BELL, Peledge JONES, the widow, Banister MIDGETT, Charles TOOLY, Benjamin T. MILLS, and Mat. M. CARTY; Mentions the following Negroes:

1 Negro boy named Foy about 25 years of age

1 Negro woman named Jude about 40 years of age

1 Negro woman named Fan about 25 years of age

1 Negro boy named Randol about 20 years of age

1 Negro boy named George about 4 years of age (child of Fan)

1 Negro boy named Jesse about 2 years of age (child of Fan)

[signed] George TOOLY, Adm'r.

270. Eliza ELLIS & others vs. the Court - Petition for division and sale of Negroes among the heirs of Daniel ELLIS, dec'd.

In pursuance of an order of Court at Feby. Term 1835, after advertising for 30 days, I sold them at Germanton on the 3^rd day of April 1835 as follows:

Mustipher to Jas. H. SMITH for $500.00

Will to Henry LUCAS for $200.00

Kiziah to Will G. HAYS for $176.30

Oliver to Eliza ELLIS for $216.50

Sophia to Eliza ELLIS for $210.50

Sheldon to Will I. SMITH for $200.00

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE, Commissioner

271. Peledge W. SPENCER, Adm'r., in account current with the estate of Morris SPENCER, dec'd.

Pursuant to an order of Court at Feby. Term 1835, we have examined the account and find a balance due the estate in the sum of $269.86 this 18^th day of May 1835.

[signed] Wilson GIBBS, Thomas SWINDELL, Stephen GIBBS - Commissioners

272. Inventory of the property of Benjamin FORMAN, dec'd., which came into the possession of Sam. W. ELLIS, Adm'r.

Numerous notes and judgments listed (some listed as doubtful)

Names and ages of the Negroes belonging to the estate of Benjamin FORMAN, deceased March 1834

Males

Old Gabe - 75

Old July - 75

Old Prince - 70

Old York - 60

Old George - 60

Kent - 55

Ross - 55

Prince - 55

Mingo - 55

Ned - 50

Sutton - 40

Jack Rew - 40

Jim - 40

Washington - 35

Jack - 32

George - 32

Tom - 30

Calvin - 25

Richard - 18

Bill - 16

Dave - 15

Denice - 14

Amos - 11

Lewis - 10

Manuel - 16

Ben - 12

Theodore - 10

Marcillus - 9

Silvester - 6

Jabe - 12

Ellick - 3

Aunestes? - 9

Alfred - 8

Joe - 1

Little Ned - 4

Redding - 1 month

Caleb - 1 month

Females

Silvy - 50

Patience - 50

Kate - 50

Kessiah - 50

Dinah - 50

Tempey - 45

Violet - 40

Phillis - 40

Pat - 40

Peg - 35

Winney - 35

Jennett - 30

Little Patience - 30

Malvine - 20

Sally - 20

Matilda - 16

Rhoda - 16

Suky - 12

Ann - 10

Bet - 8

Alley - 15

Aby - 14

Matthier? - 6

Harriet - 3

Dinah - 2

Caroline - 4

Prusia - 1

Ellen - 5

Little Silvy - 8

Emily - 6

Jane - 14

Account of sales of the property of Benjamin FORMAN, dec'd., commencing 24^th & ending 28^th March 1834 on 6 months credit by the adm'r.

Various buyers at this huge sale included: Joseph F. ANTHONY, Wm. BONNER, Joseph BRIDGMAN, Nathaniel CRADLE, Martin CRADLE, Moses CARTER, Thomas CAPPS, Augustus DUKES, Henry DILLON, Beverly EASTER, Banister MIDGETT, and Joseph G. GOWN. The total of this sale including notes and judgments amounted to $9051.02. Done at Germanton.

[signed] Sam W. ELLIS, Adm'r.

August Term 1835

{I don't know why but on the microfilm the August Term came AFTER the November Term. I inserted it here to keep things in chronological order. Some of the May Term items were intermingled with the August Term items and even had some 1836 items interspersed as well. These out of place items will be denoted at the bottom of each item in red. All items not denoted in red will be August Term 1835.}

273. Inventory of the perishable property of Benjamin WATSON, SENR. sold by his executor the 21^st of March 1835 and also of the money and papers found on hand.

Various buyers included: Robert BALLANCE, Selby WATSON, John COLSTON, L.D. WHITE, David FULLER, Ephraim ONEAL, John HATCH, B.M. GIBBS and Hilliard GIBBS

[signed] Benj. WATSON (Jr.), Ext'r.

274. Robason FISHER 7 June 1835 / Probate: August Term 1835

I give and bequeath all my property to my beloved wife Sally and my children: William, David, Samuel, Betsey and Zachus Benson FISHER. All the property is to remain in common stock until my youngest child arrives at the age of 21 years. The property consists of a Negro man named Brister, horses, hogs, cattle, household & kitchen furniture, provisions and $39.36 in cash.

Executors: son William FISHER and James McCLAUD

Witnesses: Joseph TUNNELL, David FISHER
{pg. 326}

275. I certify that this is an inventory of all the personal property of Abel ROLINSON, dec'd., that has come to my hands - notes and accounts solvent and insolvent - this June 10^th 1835.

Various items listed were: hogs, cattle, blacksmith tools, horse cart and linen wheel

[signed] Pharoah FARROW, Adm'r.

This is to certify this is a true and just account of sales of all the personal property of Abel ROLINSON, dec'd., sold my me on the tenth day of June 1835.

Various buyers included: Willis WILLIAMS, Barnaba FARROW, Jeremiah WHIDBEE, Robert ROLINSON, Polly ROLINSON, Morris ROLINSON, John PIKE, Zechariah BASNETT, and Jacob ONEAL

[signed] Pharoah FARROW, Adm'r

276. Estate of Selby STOW, dec'd., in account current with Thomas SAUNDERSON, Adm'r

Many notes, accounts and judgments listed totalling $730.59

In pursuance to an order of Court, we have proceeded to examine the account and find a balance of $5.15 due the estate. Done at Far Creek the 25^th day Augt. 1835.

[signed] Will W. SPENCER, I.H. SPENCER, Stephen GIBBS

277. An inventory and account of sales of Joseph B. MASON, dec'd., sold 26^th June 1835 at 6 months credit by Ed BELL, Adm'r.

Various buyers included: John REW, Jas. H. SEABROOK, Thos. SAWYER, Jesse M. SILVERTHORN, W.H. RUSSELL, Solomon TOOLY, Caleb B. HARRIS and Ban MIDGETT; Several notes were listed.

[signed] Ed BELL, Adm'r.

278. Account of sales of the balance of property belonging to the estate of James DUGLASS, dec'd., sold the 20 day of Sept. 1834 at 6 mos. credit by James GRAY, Adm'r.

The only buyers were: Davis GRAY, James GRAY, Banister MIDGETT, Selah DAVIS, and Nancy GRAY.

This together with the sales of the 24^th of June included the whole of the property.

[signed] James GRAY, Adm'r.

279. Account of sales of William PAINE, dec'd., June 15^th 1835 by Damon PUGH, Adm'r.

Various buyers included: Little John PUGH, Little John P. MIDGETT, Joseph S. PUGH, Samuel PUGH, Daniel MIDGETT, Joshua WHITE, Sparrow M. PAINE, and Hardy SWINDELL

[signed] D. PUGH., Adm'r.

280. Hezekiah FARROW, guardian, in account current with Harriet W. FARROW

Mentions hire of Negroes Len & Fillis

Pursuant to an order of Court at May Term 1835, we have examined the account and find a balance of $220.33 due the ward on the 1^st day of September next. Given under our hands this Augt. 29, 1835.

[signed] Riley MURRAY, Robert JENNETT, Daniel MURRAY - Commissioners

281. Hezekiah FARROW, guardian, in account current with his ward, Eleanor B. FARROW

Mentions hire of Negroes Len & Fillis

Pursuant to an order of Court at May Term 1835, we have examined the account and find a balance of $292.58 due the ward on the 1^st day of September next. Given under our hands this Augt. 29, 1835.

[signed] same as above item

282. James GRAY, in account current with the estate of James DOUGLAS, dec'd.

Various notes and accounts listed.

[signed] Nathan ONEAL, Nicodemus MIDGETT, Wm. WEATHERINGTON

283. We met in order to audit the account of Mary W. BRACHAM, the heir of Delany BRACHAM, dec'd., with John ODEN, guardian, and report that a balance of $104.59^1/2 is due the ward. Rendered under our hands at Cape Hatteras on the 23^rd day of May 1835.

[signed] Urias ONEAL, Zechariah BURRUS, Robert STYRON

284. Dixon SWINDELL, Adm'r., in account with the estate of Samuel T. GASKINS

Pursuant to an order at May Term 1835, we have examined the account and find a balance due said adm'r. of $18.43 this 18^th day of Augt. 1835.

[signed] H.W. GIBBS, W.R. SAUNDERSON, Caleb SPENCER - Commissioners

285. Benjamin SAUNDERSON, in account with John M. MANN, his ward

Pursuant to an order at Feb. Term 1835, we have proceeded to examine the account and find a balance due said ward on the 1^st day of January 1835 the sum of $28.70. May 10^th 1835.

[signed] B.H. SPENCER, Robert JENNETT, William CAHOON - Commissioners
{May Term 1835}

286. Barbry WINDLEY 9 March 1835 / Probate: August Term 1835

To: Bashaba CHAMBERS one desk and one table

I lend unto Emanda CAPPS Negro woman Patience for 5 years. After the expiration of 5 years I give and bequeath unto my granddaughter, Susan CHAMBERS, and my great-grandson, Edward [?] Smith CAPPS, the said Patience. I give and bequeath all the residue of my estate to my granddaughter, Emanda CAPPS.

Exeuctor: Thomas CAPPS

Witnesses: W.B. HODGES, Banister (x) MIDGETT

[signed] Barbary V. (x) WINDLEY
{pg. 338}

287. Benjamin SAUNDERSON in account with Joseph S. MANN, his ward

Mentions rent of BRIDGMAN land.

Pursuant to an order of Court at February Term 1835, we have examined the account and find a balance due the said ward on the 1^st January 1835 of $31.52. May the 16^th 1835

[signed] I.H. SPENCER, Robt. JENNETT, William CAHOON - Commissioners
{May Term 1835}

288. Benjamin SAUNDERSON in account with Samuel M. MANN, his ward

Mentions rent of BRIDGMAN land.

Pursuant to an order of Court at February Term 1835, we have examined the account and find a balance due the said ward on the 1^st January 1835 of $69.77. May the 16^th 1835

[signed] Isaiah H. SPENCER, Robt. JENNETT, William CAHOON - Commissioners
{May Term 1835}

289. Ormond TOOLY "being weak & infirm of body" 7 March 1835 / Probate: May Term 1835

To: George M. HOWARD I give and bequeath one Negro man named Adam and one Negro woman named Amy

To: George M. HOWARD, Sally OWENS, and two children of Ann BELL (late the wife of Wm. S. BELL), to be equally divided amongst them (Ann BELL and children having 1/3), the following, viz: (partial listing) 1 loom, 1 bureau, 1 trunk, 1 chest, 1 looking glass, 1 3-gallon jug

To: Henry TOOLY, son of Athen TOOLY, I give and bequeath all my swamp land adjoining George HOWARD and others. Also a Negro man named Tilson.

To: Edward REW I give (partial listing) 2 cows and calves, 1 feather bed, 1 sheet, 1 blanket, 1 bedstead, 1 musket and $50.00 to be paid by my executor.

To: Sally Ann BELL, daughter of Wm. S. BELL, I give the sum of $340.00 provided the same can be raised out of the sale. Should said land not bring $340.00 then I give her whatever it may bring and no more. I leave my land and plantation where I now live to be sold by my executor for the purpose of raising money to pay the legacies I give to Sally Ann BELL.

To: my friend George W. CARROWON, I lend my Negro man Tilson for the term of 6 years and after the 6 years expires then said Tilson to be disposed of as heretofore directed.

It is my will and desire that my executor have the care of Negro man York and that said York be permitted to remain on my swamp plantation and have the use of the house and as much of the land that is cleared as he can cultivate during his life. If he becomes unable to support himself then I want him to be supported out of the lagacy I give to Polly SLADE.

To: my friend Polly BELL, I lend as much of my swanp land as her Negro man George can cultivate for the purpose of raising her bread for her family during her life. And after her death and the death of old York then the said land to go to Henry TOOLY.

To: Polly SLADE, wife of John G. SLADE, I give and bequeath one negro woman named Rhoda and her children Henry, Ben, Ann, Fanny, Jane, and Lizer (?), and Negro man York. After the payment of my death and legacies I also give to Polly SLADE all my stock of hogs, cattle, sheep, horses, household & kitchen furniture and all the rest of my estate, both real and perishable.

Executor: my friend, Richard M.G. MOORE

Witnesses: Charles TULEY, Prudea TOOLY

[signed] Ormond TOOLEY
{pgs. 340-342}
May Term 1835

290. Fanetta COX in account current with David CARTER, her guardian

Pursuant to an order at Feby. Term 1835, we have examined and audited the account and find a balance due the ward of $151.48 up to the 20^th of Feby. 1835.

[signed] Caleb SPENCER, H.S. SPENCER - Commissioners
{May Term 1835}

291. Nancy COX in account current with David CARTER, her guardian

Pursuant to an order at Feby. Term 1835, we have examined and audited the account and find a balance due the ward of $162.39 up to the 20^th of Feby. 1835.

[signed] Caleb SPENCER, Dixon SWINDELL, H.S. SPENCER - Commissioners
{May Term 1835}

292. An inventory and account of sales of Agnas Mekins, dec'd., sold at 6 months credit by the executor, Matthias BELL, on the 10 & 13 day April 1835

Various buyers at this lengthy sale included: Jos. B. FORTISCUE, John R. LEITH, A.B. JARVIS, W.L. CUTRIL, Wm. BOOMER, Shadric CAPPS, Jeremiah WARNER, and Seth SMITH.

[signed] M't. BELL, Executor
{May Term 1835}

293. Washington GIBBS, Trustee, in account current with Hyde County

In obedience to an order of Court Feby. Term 1835, we have this day met and audited the account and find the sum of $21.16 due the said county.

[signed] Stephen GIBBS, Will W. SPENCER, I.H. SPENCER - Commissioners
{May Term 1835}

294. Caleb SPENCER & William CAHOON, Adm'rs., in account with Benners L. ENSLEY, dec'd.

Pursuant to an order from Feby. Term 1835, we have examined the account and find a balance due said estate of $539.99. Given under our hands and seals April 6^th 1835.

[signed] Wm. SELBY, D. SHAW, Jon'n. HARRIS
{May Term 1835}

295. Pursuant to an order of Court at May Term 1836, we commissioners have met on the premises and proceeded to allot to Elizabeth ASHBY, widow of Benjamin B. ASHBY, one year's provision out of the estate of said deceased, which we have done as follows: (partial list)

1 bed & furniture

1 wheel

1 pr. cards

70# pork

1 bushel wheat

3 cows & yearlings

8 hogs

10 pigs

1 horse

We have hereunto set our hands the 28 June 1836.

[signed] Jno. W. BALLANCE, John S. DA____, John SAWYER - Commissioners
{states August Term 1836}

296. Ananias SADLER in account current with Riley J. GASKILL, his ward

Pursuant to an order of Court at Feby. Term 1835, we have examined the account and find a balance due the guardian of $143.27 calculated up to the 1^st day January 1835 this 2^nd day of April 1835.

[signed] C. BENSON, Geo. H. SHELDON, Dixon SWINDELL - Commissioners
{May Term 1835}

297. In pursuance to a commission directed to us, we have set off to Agnes BALLANCE out of the estate of Caleb BALLANCE, dec'd., one year's provision to her and her family, there being 2 besides herself. (Partial listing)

9 barrels corn

500# pork

1 cow & calf

25# coffee

1 bushel salt

2 gallons vinegar

3 gallons molasses

8# loaf sugar

5 bushels youpon

Given under our hands and seals this 18^th day June 1836.

[signed] Benjamin SPENCER, Hardy SWINDELL
{states August Term 1836}

298. An inventory and account of sales of the property of Volentine SWINDELL sold on the 18^th day of March 1835 by the adm'r., Amasa SWINDELL

Various buyers included: Susanah SWINDELL, James Daniels, Christopher GIBBS, Jesse COX, James SWINDELL, Henry G. HARRIS, Jesper SPENCER, and Thomas BAUM

[signed] Amasa SWINDELL, Adm'r. of Volentine SWINDELL
{May Term 1835}

299. Agnes MEKINS 24 March 1835 / Probate: May Term 1835

My wish and desire is that all my stock of cattle, hogs, poultry, canoes, household and kitchen furniture and every other thing that I possess should be sold by my executor and after the just debts of my own and those of my husband, John MEKINS, dec'd., is paid then the balance shall be qually divided between my two sons: Henry Grad__? MEKINS and Zacheus Bell MEKINS after the raising and schooling of my said two sons.

Executor: my worthy friend, Matthias BELL

Winesses: John DIXON, John REW

[signed] Agnes (x) MEKINS
{May Term 1835}

November Term 1835

300. John DIXON, guardian to Mary Ann SILVERTHORN

[signed] Banister MIDGETT, Wm. BELL, Benj. GASKINS - Commissioners

301. Pursuant to an order from May Term 1835, we met on the premises of dec'd. (doesn't say who was deceased), and proceeded to lay off one year's provision for Sabra MURRAY and her family as follows: (partial listing)

25 bbls. corn

800 pounds port

50 pounds lard

50 pounds coffee

75 pounds brown sugar

12 pounds loaf sugar

2 gallons vinegar

3 bbls. flour

Given under our hands and seals July 1^st 1835.

[signed] Wm. SELBY, Marcus SWINDELL, Hardy SWINDELL
{August Term 1835}

302. Henry GIBBS "being in bad bodily health" 22 December 1835 / Probate: Feby. Term 1836

It is my will that all my just debts should be paid by my wife Frances as soon after my decease as shall be found conenvient. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife during her natural life or widowhood all my goodly wares and merchandise which may be on hand at my death, together with all the judgments, bonds, notes and book debt accounts which may be due or owing to me in my own individual right. Also all my cattle, horses, sheep, hogs and stock of every kind and all my farming utensils. I give and bequeath absolutely and forever to her all my household and kitchen furniture. Also my gig and harness, canoe and sails, my mansion house and the lands belonging to the same on the east side of Middle Creek Road. I further give and bequeath to my wife absolutely and forever my Negro man Abram or Abraham. I also give and leave to my wife during her natural life or widowhood all my lands and plantations of which I may possess at my death, to hold, occupy and possess until my sons shall arrive at the age of 21 or shall marry. I give and bequeath to my wife Frances all my Negro slaves (excepting those hereinafter named) until my sons and daughters shall come of age or marry, then I wish the slaves to be divided and allot a child's part to such son or daughter, then let the residue of slaves remain in common stock and undivided, my son Joseph excepted. It is my will that in case there shall not be a good English school at Middleton or in the neighborhood that my wife shall send my children to a good boarding school out of the county until each one of them be efficient in all the rules of English education. It is my will and desire that my Negro woman and Negro children should be kept by my wife and not to be hired out.

Son: Joseph GIBBS I give and devise my swamp plantation up to the Rattlesnake Creek Canal containing about 70 acres.

Son: Smith Burrus GIBBS when he arrives to 21 to have all the lands which I purchased from my brother, William T.(?) GIBBS, on the northwest side of Middle Creek Road. Also the storehouse and lot and also the lot of lands and the warehouse in Middleton on which Dr. GOELETT's medicine shop now stands.

Dau: Elizabeth GIBBS to have the house and lot on which W.R. ROPER formerly lived near Middle Creek. Also 160 acres on the north side of the Lake adjoining the lands of Seth GIBBS, minor, and others, formerly called the DAVIDSON land. Also my Negro girl slaves named Rosetta and May Ann. Also $500 to be paid her by my son Joseph GIBBS in 5 installments of $100 each year to commence as soon as he shall come of age.

Dau: Mary Matilda GIBBS to have 40 acres over the Rattlesnake Creek Canal adjoining the lands of Noah GIBBS and others. Also $200 to be paid to her by my son Smith B. GIBBS in 2 installments of $100 each year, the first after he comes of age and the second installment 2 years thereafter.

Son: William Silvester GIBBS after the death on my wife Frances, shall have the manor plantation containing 53 acres with all the buildings thereon. Also $400 to be paid out of my surplus estate which will go into the hands of my executor to be expended in educating him.

Infant Dau: Isabella Burrus GIBBS to have 50 acres which I purchased of ______ ENSLEY and known as the ENSLEY land. In case she should die before reaching 21 or without lawful heir then the ENSLEY land to be given to my daughters, Elizabeth and Mary Matilda, to be equally divided. Also $400 to be paid out of my surplus estate by the executor to be expended on her education.

Son: Joseph GIBBS to have my Negro boy Jacob and Negro man Port to have when he shall come of full age or if his mother marrys or dies.

The balance of my slaves should remain in common stock until my sons and daughters shall come of age or my daughters shall marry, then they should be divided among my wife and children (my son Joseph excepting to whom I have given more land in value than to the rest of my children). Joseph is to have none of my Negroes except the two above given to him, viz: Jacob & Port.

Executor: son, Joseph GIBBS and wife, Frances GIBBS

Witnesses: Z.W. BARROW; Andrew SHANKLIN

[signed] Henry GIBBS

I further give & bequeath to my son Joseph GIBBS, my Negro man Deal but he is not to have him until he arrives to the age of 21 and I hereby make this codicil a part of the foregoing will & testament the 22^nd December 1835.

Witnesses: Z.W. BARROW, Andw. SHANKLIN
{pgs. 313-316}
February Term 1836

303. Inventory and account of sales of the estate of Christopher ONEAL, dec'd., sold by Oliver ONEAL, Special Adm'r., at 6 months credit

Various buyers included: Nathan ONEAL, Joseph PUGH, Irah MIDGETT, Thomas ONEAL, Cornelius PAIN, William ONEAL, Rinaldo MIDGETT, Banister MIDGETT, Enoch MILLER, Cirus HOOPER, and Ezekiel MIDGETT.

[not signed]

304. In obedience to the annexed writ, Henry S. SPENCER, Sheriff, and 12 freeholders unconnected with Sabra P. MURRAY, widow of Durant H. MURRAY, dec'd., met October 5, 1835 at the plantation on Wysocking Creek bounded by the lands of Marcus SWINDELL, the heirs of Jno. HOWARD, dec'd., and others, it being the manor plantation wereon said Durant H. MURRAY was possessed of, containing 50 acres. Also one other tract lying on the north side of Mattamuskeet Lake joining Wm. PORTER, the late Stephen BROOKS, CLAYTON's new survey and the Lake, containing 100 acres. Sabra P. MURRAY was allotted 1/3 part of the plantation which included 25 acres and the dwelling house, all the offices and out buildings.

[signed] Henry S. SPENCER, J. (Josiah) V. BLACKWELL, J. (John) J. FULFORD, Joseph TUNNELL, Wash'n. GIBBS, Samuel SELBY, William YOUNG, Joseph MASTERS, Thos, GASKILL, Davids G. WESTON, John B. ENSLEY, Saml. BROOKS, and B. (Benjamin) R. SAUNDERSON
{February Term 1836}

305. A list of notes found in possession of Wm. W. TYSON, dec'd.

A few notes and judgments were listed

[signed] Rich. RESPESS, Executor

Account of sales of property of Wm. W. TYSON, dec'd., sold by Rich'd. RESPESS, JUN., executor, on the 20 March 1835 on a credit of 6 months

Various buyers included: William R. SMITH, Daniel SLADE, Timothy BURGES, Samuel DOSIER, Abraham W. RICHARDS, Pelege JONES, and F.B. SATTERTHWAIT

[signed] Rich'd. RESPESS, Executor
{May Term 1835}

306. The estate of John SILVERTHORN in account current with John DIXON, Adm'r.

Balance due John DIXON of $23.05 1/2

[signed] Banister MIDGETT, Wm. BELL, Benj. GASKINS - Commissioners

307. John DIXON, guardian to Marthia? SILVERTHORN

Mentions received $19.36 from John BELL, executor of Vineyard CAMPBELL

[signed] same as above item

February Term 1836

308. Pursuant to an order at November Term 1835, we have this day proceeded to lay off one year's provision for the widow, Dorcas SPENCER, in the following manner: (partial listing)

35 barrels corn

1200# pork

3 bbls. flour

125# lard

1 cow & calf

2 bbls. fish

10 bushels yeopon

December 4^th 1835

[signed] Wm. FARROW, Isaiah C. JARVIS, Wm. O'NEAL

309. Thomas SAUNDERSON, guardian, in account current with Samuel SPENCER, minor, his ward

Pursuant to an order of Court, we have examined the account and find a balance due said ward of $398.94 this 26 day Feby. 1836.

[signed] Stephen GIBBS, Isiah H. SPENCER, Arnold GRAY - Commissioners

310. Thos. SAUNDERSON, guardian, in account current with Henry SPENCER, his ward

Pursuant to an order of Court, we have examined the account and find a balance due said ward of $338.77 this 26 day Feby. 1836.

[signed] same as above item

311. Account of sales of Negroes belonging to the estate of John JENNETT, dec'd.

Pursuant to the within order, I, Zachariah SADLER, after legal advertisement, exposed Negro man Sam to sale at Middle Creek on the first day of January on a credit of 6 months. Seth GIBBS, SEN'R. became the purchaser by giving $748.00.

[signed] Zech's. SADLER - Commissioner

Rec'd. of Zechariah SADLER, as commissioner in petition of Negro boy Sam, $295.25 in money and notes, it being my part - January 2, 1836.

[signed] B.B. FULFORD

Rec'd. from Zach's SADLER, commissioner in the sale of Negro Sam, the sum of $148.75.

[signed] Robert JENNETT, guardian for Tho. J. JENNETT

312. Account of sales of the Negroes belonging to the estate of Henry WHITE, dec'd.

After legal advertisement and pursuant to the within order, I sold the within named Negro on a credit of 6 months at Middleton on the first day of January to whom Saml. SELBY became the purchaser of Negro Martin by giving $703.00.

[signed] Henry S. SPENCER - Commissioner

Rec'd. of Henry S. SPENCER, commissioner, $615.00, it being the amount due me from the sale of the within Negro - January 2^nd 1836.

[signed] Samuel SELBY

Witness: James McCLAUD

313. Account of sales of the Negroes belonging to the estate of Sarah NEAL, dec'd.

The within girl and boy [not named] after being duly advertised was put up to the highest bidder and struck off as follows:

girl to Hiram NEAL for $514.00

boy to Edmond GIBBS for $734.00

Jany. 1^st 1836

[signed] Henry S. SPENCER - Commissioner

Rec'd. of Henry S. SPENCER $1248.00, it being the whole amount of the sale of the within Negroes for myself as guardian and Hiram G. NEAL.

[signed] James McCLAUD, for myself and Hiram G. NEAL

Witness: Zech. SADLER

314. Zachariah and L. [Lewis] P. FORTISCUE, in account current with Max R. FORTISCUE

Vouchers from Oct. 1834 - 1836; mentions Negroes York and Anson

Feby. 27^th 1836

[signed] M.R. FORTISCUE, guardian

315. Elizabeth FORTISCUE, minor, in account current with Max R. FORTISCUE, her guardian

Vouchers from Oct. 1834 - 1836; Mentions hire of Negro Jerry from 1834 -1836, Pruda and 2 children in 1834 & 1835, and Pruda and 3 children in 1836.

Feby. 27^th 1836

[signed] same as above item

316. Pursuant to an order at Nov'r. Term 1835, we have proceeded to set off to Mary SWINDELL, widow of Jacob SWINDELL, dec'd., one year's support for said widow and her family as follows: (partial listing)

1 bed & stead

1 loom

1 wheel

mahogany table

smoothing irons

1 trunk

3 jugs

1 grindstone

1 chest tools

1 horse cart

[signed] Banister MIDGETT, Benj. GASKINS, John DIXON

317. Caleb SPENCER, adm'r, in account current with the estate of Sam'l. JONES, dec'd.

Pursuant to an order at Nov'r. Term 1835, we have audited the account and find a balance due the estate of $383.35 with interest calculated up to the 1^st day of Feb. 1836. Given this Feb. 20^th 1836.

[signed] Dixon SWINDELL, B.R. SAUNDERSON, Henry S. SPENCER - Commissioners

318. Robert JENNETT in account current with the estate of John JENNETT, dec'd.

Mentions hire of Negro Sam from 1824 - 1835

Pursuant to an order of Court at Nov'r. Term 1835, we have audited the account and find a balance of $480.68 due the estate. Given this January 1^st 1836.

[signed] Dixon SWINDELL, H.W. GIBBS, John J. FULFORD - Commissioners

319. Robert JENNETT, guardian, in account current with his ward, Thomas J. JENNETT

Mentions 1/5 part sale of Negro Sam sold Jan. 1, 1836

Pursuant to an order of Court at Nov. Term 1835, we commissioners have proceeded to audit & settle accounts current between Robert JENNETT, guardian, and Thomas J. JENNETT and find a balance due the ward of $681.77 calculated up to the 1^st day Jan. 1836. Given this first day January 1836.

[signed] same as above item

320. Inventory of the property of Isaac SAWYER, SR., dec'd., commensed on Jan. 23, 1836 together with cash on hand, judgments, notes and accounts and all the perishable property which has come to my knowledge.

Very lengthy list of judgments and notes. Also a long list of men who owed for rum & whiskey. Mentions costs for keeping child Hetty Jane.

[signed] Daniel MURRAY, Special Adm'r.

321. Account sales of corn, etc. of the estate of William WATSON, dec'd., sold Jan. 12, 1836 at a credit of 6 & 12 months.

Various buyers included: Daniel SHAW, Joseph GASKILL, David G. WESTON, Samuel G. WATSON, Henry BOOMER, & Wm. WATSON.

Negros mentioned: Willoughby, Jack, Ben

[signed] William WATSON & Dinah WATSON, executors

Then was this account of sales ret'd. into Court by Will WATSON, exe'r., on oath & ordered to be recorded.

322. Josiah G. JARVIS, adm'r., in account current with the estate of Alex H. JARVIS, dec'd.

Pursuant to an order at Nov. Term 1835, we have this day proceeded to audit and settle the account and find a balance due the adm'r. of $2.69. In witness whereof we sign our hands and seals this Feb. 24^th 1836.

[signed] Wm. FARROW, Nasa FARROW, Wilson CREDLE - Commissioners

323. Cason G. SPENCER, executor, in account current with the estate of B.H. LINTON, dec'd.

Pursuant to an order of Court at Nov. Term 1835, we have proceeded to examine the accounts of the estate of Burrage H. LINTON and Cason G. SPENCER, ext'r., and find a balance due the said estate of $320.32. Given under our hands this 23^rd day of Dec. 1835.

[signed] Stephen GIBBS, Isaiah H. SPENCER - Commissioners

324. Account of sales of Jones W. SPENCER, dec'd., sold 14? day of Dec'r. 1835.

(Partial listing of buyers & items bought)

Widow - bed & furniture

Jno. J. SPENCER - Shot gun & powder horn

George CREDLE - Negro Abe

Peleg W. SPENCER - Negro girl Eliza and 2 old Negros [not named]

Jeremiah CASONS - 1 lot of tools

Isaiah SPENCER - 1 lot of tools

Zeacal HUTSON - 1 plough

Samuel SPENCER - 1 corn sheller

[signed] P.W. SPENCER

Then was this inventory & account sales ret'd. into Court by Peledge W. SPENCER, adm'r., & ordered to be recorded.

325. Casin JONES, lunatic, in account current with Joseph TUNNEL, guardian

Mentions attending Court in Beaufort County May & Oct. Term 1833 and April & Oct. Term 1834. Also mentions Negros Simon & Casy.

We the undersigned subscribers, after examining the account and vouchers, find the amount of $34.09 due Joseph TUNNEL, guardian. As witness our hands this Feb. 25^th 1836.

[signed] Samuel BROOKS, Vincent W. SAUNDERSON, Marcus SWINDELL

326. John CARROWON - December 11, 1835 / Probate: February Term 1836

Wife: Mary CARROWON one bed & furniture

Daughter: Esther CARROWON one bed & furniture; 1 loom & apparatus; 1 cow; 1 chest

Granddaughter: Melissa ONEAL one bed & furniture; 1 cow

Granddaughter: Eliza SIRMON one bed & furniture

Granddaughter: Sally Ann SIRMON one heifer

Three sons: John G. CARROWON, Groves CARROWON & Isah CARROWON to have 9 head of cattle, 7 head of hogs, 1 horse and horse cart, all farming utensils, 1 saddle, all kitchen furniture and all household furniture

Son: Isah CARROWON one chest; 1 iron pot

Son: John G. CARROWON one bed & furniture

My will is that one looking glass be sold.

Executor: Son, John G. CARROWON

Wit: James (x) McCLAUD; Benajah W. MIDGETT

[signed] John (x) CARROWON
{pg. 376}

327. John HAMBLETON "being under severe afflictions" - Jan. 21, 1836 / Probate: Feb. Term 1836

Sister: Patsy HAMBLETON to have all my lands & tenements whereon I now live with all other property which I own & possess of every description.

Executor: worthy friend, Daniel SHAW

Wit: Daniel MURRAY; A.F. MASON

[signed] John HAMBLETON
{pg. 377}

328. Pursuant to an order of Court, we have proceeded to divide & allot off the following Negros, viz: Dempsey, Jim, Hannah, Dinah and Jacob. We have drawn and set off to Albin B. SWINDELL Negro Dempsey valued at $716.00 and he pays over to the heirs $120.75.

The Negros Jim, Hannah, Dinah & Jacob we have left in common stock among Edward, Caroline, & Samuel JONES, heirs of Sam'l. JONES, dec'd., valued at $1665.00

Whereas we the commissioners have set our seals this December 31^st 1835.

[signed] Dixon SWINDELL; Henry S. SPENCER; John J. FULFORD

329. Mary E. TYSON, minor, in account current with John BELL, SEN'R., guardian

Mentions hire of Negro Frank for 1834, 1835 & 1836. Also mentions Hannah & 2 children [not named].

Pursuant to an order of Court, we have examined the account and find the sum of $49.23 due said Mary E. TYSON. Given under our hands the 1 January 1836.

[signed] R.M.G. MOORE; John DIXON; Banister MIDGETT - Commissioners

MayTerm 1836

330. Account sales of the property of Henry WHITE, dec'd., sold on the 17^th day of June 1835 by Israel BROOKS

Various buyers included: Joseph PUGH, Patrick WHITE, Henry WHITE, Reuben WHITE, Neriah WHITE, William B. BENSON, James WHITE, John WHITE, Joshua WHITE, Sparrow MIDYETT, Hezekiah FARROW, Enoch ROSE, & William BERRY.

Then was this inventory & account of sales ret'd. unto Court by Israel BROOKS, adm'r., and ordered to be recorded.

331. Inventory of the personal property of Henry GIBBS, dec'd., which came to the hand of Frances GIBBS, his executrix, to wit:

Negro man named Willis aged about 40 years

Negro man named Deal aged about 38 years

Negro man named Arnold aged about 22 years

Negro man named Port aged about 70 years

Negro boy named Jesse aged about 15 years

Negro boy named Jacob aged about 13 years

Negro boy named Austin aged about 9 years

Negro boy named Anson aged about 9 years

Negro boy named Zack aged about 7 years

Negro boy named Montgomery aged about 6 years

Negro boy named Robert aged about 7 years

Negro boy named Moses aged about 4 years

Negro boy named Sam aged about 3 years

Negro boy named Thomas aged about 3 years

Negro girl named Rosetta aged about 11 years

Negro girl named Mary Ann aged about 9 years

Negro girl named Malvina aged about 7 years

Negro girl named Winny aged about 5 years

Negro girl named Ann aged about 6 years

Negro girl named Ady aged about 3 years

Negro girl named Jane aged about 1 year

Negro girl named Dorcas aged about 3 years

Negro woman named Charlotte aged about 30 years

Negro woman named Alice aged about 27 years

Negro woman named Nicy aged about 26 years

Negro woman named Barsilla ages about 30 years

The above is a correct list of the Negro slaves left by the late Henry GIBBS & which are in the hands of Frances GIBBS, his executrix.

An inventory of the cash left by the late Henry GIBBS & the notes judgments and accounts which came to the hands of his executor.

Cash left on hand about $781.00

Very lengthy list of desperate accounts [partial list]: Thomas S. BONNER, Benjamin SELBY, SENIOR, Samuel PEABODY, William COLSTON, Stafford GIBBS, Jesse COX, John MARSHALL, Elizabeth WESTON, William R. PALMER, and Caleb SPENCER.

An inventory of stock, etc. [partial list]: 24 head of sheep, 29 head of hogs, 5 horses, 24 head of cattle, 3 ox carts, 2800 shingles, 1 yoke oxen, 4 new ploughs, wheat machine & cotton gin, 35 bushels flax seed

Two more very lengthy list of notes, judgments and goods taken from the store of the late Henry GIBBS.

The above inventories of the estate of the late Henry GIBBS has been taken according to the provision of the will of said Henry GIBBS taken by my son, Joseph GIBBS, who is left one of the executors, and my attorney, Z.W. BARROW, ESQ., by my instructions and request in a large estate like this & under the sole management of one who has very little knowledge of the laws in such cases on what she ought to do, hopes everything is in order but any & every error will be reported to the Courty Court.

[signed] Frances GIBBS, executrix of Henry GIBBS, dec'd.

332. Account of sales of the property of the estate of Samuel SELBY, dec'd., sold the 23^rd March 1836 on a credit of six months.

Various buyers included: the widow Mary SLEBY, Cason G. SPENCER, Tolbert SELBY, J.J. FULFORD, Reuben BERRY, William M^c. GIBBS, Ephraim ONEAL, David FULLER, Benjamin SAUNDERSON, and James SELBY.

Total sale amounted to $1693.17; Several judgments and notes listed.

Widow's one year's provision laid off in the amount of $414.55.

The foregoing is a correct account of sales and inventory of the estate of Sam'l. SELBY.

[signed] Tolbert SELBY, Adm'r.

333. Wilson GIBBS, guardian, in account current with William W. GIBBS, minor

1833--Received $5.84 as per share of his father's estate

1834-1836--Rent of lands with interest.

Pursuant to an order of Court to us directed, we have met and examined this account and find a balance due said ward of $30.80.

[signed] J.H. SPENCER. Thomas SWINDELL, Stephen GIBBS

334. An account of sales of the property belonging to Ives SAUNDERSON, deceased, sold by Thomas SAUNDERSON , Adm'r., at the late residence of the deceased on the 21^st day of March 1836 on a credit of 6 months.

Various buyers included: Wilson, GIBBS, the widow (not named), Jeremiah SELBY, A.P. TODD, John SAUNDERSON, Charlotte SAUNDERSON, Will SAUNDERSON, Andrew LEE, P.W. SPENCER, Benjamin SAUNDERSON, and Vincent W. SAUNDERSON.

Amount of the hire of Negroes belonging to said dec'd. estate until the first of January 1837.

Negro Chain & children to widow - $3.45

Negro Claira? to A.P. TODD - $3.50

Negro Solomon to John FULFORD - $68.05

Negro Oena? to J.H. SPENCER - $60.05

Negro George to John MARSHALL - $26.55

Small inventory of money & notes on hand belonging to said dec'd.

Widow's one year's provision laid off for $245.92^1/2

[signed] Thos. SAUNDERSON, Adm'r.

335. In obedience to an order of the Court we have allotted off to the widow [not named] of William WILLIAMS, dec'd., her one year's provision this 25^th March 1836.

Things on hand:

1 feather bed and furniture

1 loom

Wheat & Poultry

1 linen wheel & cards

lard

8 bbls. of corn

250# of pork

Things not on hand:

1 barrel of flower (sic)

25# of coffee

50# of sugar

1 bushel of salt

[signed] David MURRAY, J.P., John L. SWINDELL, Waide SWINDELL, John BENSON

336. Pursuant to an order of Court, we commissioners have this day proceeded to view the crop, stock and provisions of the late Sam'l. SELBY and set off to the widow and family one year's provision in the following manner (partial list):

Cotton on hand

50# flax

1500# pork

150# lard

80# coffee

Choice cow & calf

Choice sow & pigs

3 barrels flower (sic)

[signed] H.W. GIBBS, Dixon SWINDELL, John J. FULFORD - Commissioners

337. In pursuance to an order of Court at February Term 1836, we have proceeded to set off to Elizabeth SAUNDERSON and family out of the estate of Ives SAUNDERSON, dec'd., the following one year's provision.

34 barrels corn - $119.00

800# pork & bacon - $80.00

25# lard - $3.12^1/2

1 cow & calf - $10.00

5 shoats - $15.00

1 bushel salt - $.80

10 bushels potatoes - $3.00

Poultry on hand - $15.00

Given under our hands & seals this March the 19^th 1836.

[signed] Robt. JENNETT, J.P., William CAHOON, Benjamin SPENCER, Hardy SWINDELL - Commissioners

338. Dixon SWINDELL, guardian, in account current with his wards, Sally GASKINS and Sam'l. T. GASKINS

Pursuant to an order of Court, we commissioners proceeded to audit & settle the guardian accounts and find a balance due his wards to the amount of $507.00 calculated up to the 1^st day of May 1836. Given under our hands and seals this 23^rd day May 1836.

[signed] John J. FULFORD, Caleb SPENCER, A. SADLER - Commissioners

339. Inventory and account of sales of the property of Malichi BRADY, dec'd., sold on the 13 day of June 1835

Various buyers included: Isaac L. FARROW, Samuel FARROW, Richard JONES, Joshua GRAY, Bathany WARNER, John QUIDLEY, Morris ROLINSON, and James SCARBROUGH.

[signed] Jabez JENNETT, Adm'r.

340. Pursuant to the annexed commission, we have met this March 21^st 1836 at the house of widow Elizabeth SAWYER and the late Isaac SAWYER, dec'd., and have proceeded to set off one year's provision as follows: (partial list)

1 cow

3 head of hogs

15 head of poultry

391# port

1 peck salt

There is an insufficiency of crops & stock so the adm'r. is to pay Elizabeth SAWYER $48.86.

[signed] Robert CARTWRIGHT, Thomas BAUM, Amasa SWINDELL

341. Dan'l. SHAW, guardian, in account current with William F. HIGSON, his ward

Vouchers from Aug. 30, 1832 - Aug. 30, 1835; Mentions hire of Jane, Diamond & Taff; also mentions rent of Store.

Pursuant to an order of Court at Nov. Term 1835, we have examined the account and find a balance of $4093.52 due the said ward on Aug. 30, 1835. Given under our hands & seals at Wysockin the 26^th day of May 1836.

[signed] Wm. SELBY, A. SADLER, Riley MURRAY

342. Account of sales of the property of Robert HOPKINS, dec'd., sold March 25^th 1836

Various buyers included: Henry H. HOPKINS, the widow [not named], Ambros GIBBS, Robert HOPKINS, Major CLAYTON, Smith ROPER, Caleb SPENCER, Jones SAUNDERSON, & Jeptha ROSE.

[signed] Caleb SPENCER, Exect'r.

343. Pursuant to an order of Court at Feb. Term 1836, we have viewed the estate of John CAROWON, dec'd., and have set off to Mary CARAWON, widow, and family one year's provision in the following manner: (partial list)

10 barrels corn

1 barrel flour

400 pound pork

1 choice cow

32# flax

19# cotton

Given under our hands and seals the 24 day of March 1836.

[signed] Robt. JENNETTE, J.P., Daniel MURRAY, Hiram G. NEAL

344. Robert HOPKINS "being weak in body" - Feb. 28, 1836 / Probate: May Term 1836

Wife: Elizabeth HOPKINS all my tract of land on Oyster Creek in Beaufort County adjoining Green CARROWON heirs and Joseph SIMPSON during her natural life. Also one bed and all my furniture then after her decease to Henry Holmes HOPKINS

Two youngest sons: Edward Bonner HOPKINS and Henry Holmes HOPKINS after the death of my wife to have all my land on Oyster Creek adjoining the heirs of Green CARROWAN and Joseph SIMPSON in Beaufort County. The one half next to the main road & adjoining Green Carrowan, dec'd., to my son Henry Holmes HOPKINS and the other half to Edward Bonner HOPKINS which adjoins Jones BOLLE?

Son: Edward B. HOPKINS one black chest

The remainder of my estate after paying all my just debts to be equally divided between my wife Elizabeth, Sally HENRY wife of Israel HENRY, Robert HOPKINS, JUN'R., Charlotte HARVY wife of Samuel HARVY, Edward Bonner HOPKINS, Henry Holmes HOPKINS, and Margaret HOPKINS.

Executor: Caleb SPENCER

Attest: Henry S. SPENCER, Ambros GIBBS

[signed] Robert (x) HOPKINS
{pgs. 409-410}

345. Pursuant to an order of Court at February Term 1835, we the undersigned commissioners, have this day met at the late dwelling of Foster SWINDELL, dec'd., and have set off to Polly (Dolly?), widow of said dec'd., one year's provisions as follows:

9 barrels of corn

285# pork

50# lard

There being an insufficiency in the property on hand the administrator is to pay to said widow $20.90. March 20, 1835.

[signed] Benjamin R. SAUNDERSON, J.P., Caleb SPENCER, Peledg W. SPENCER

346. Wilson GIBBS, guardian, in account current with Cornelius GIBBS, minor

Vouchers to pay minor $4.84 as his share of his father's estate [doesn't name his father]; Also vouchers to rent land from 1835-1836.

Pursuant to and order of Court, we have audited the account and find a balance due said guardian of $28.13. Given this May 1^st 1836.

[signed] J.H. SPENCER, Thomas SWINDELL, Stephen GIBBS - Commissioners

347. Wilson GIBBS, guardian, in account current with Nancy W. GIBBS, minor

Vouchers to pay minor $4.84 as her share of her father's estate [doesn't name her father]; Also vouchers to rent land from 1835-1836.

Pursuant to and order of Court, we have audited the account and find a balance due said guardian of $20.37. Given this May 1^st 1836.

[signed] same as above item

348. An inventory and account of sales of the property of Isaac SAWYER, dec'd., commensed and sold on the 21^st day of March 1836 by Daniel MURRAY, Adm'r.

Various buyers included: widow Elizabeth SAWYER, Hardy SMITH, William VOLLAWAY, Christopher BLAKE, Thomas BAUM, Thadeous BROWN, Levin SAWYER, Joseph M. JORDAN, Jackson CUTRIL, Joseph SAWYER, JUN'R.

I have returned an inventory of all the _______ in action and money found on hand as special adm'r. at February Term 1836 which inventory hereby refused? to and adopted as part of this return.

[signed] Daniel MURRAY, Adm'r.

349. Washington GIBBS in account current with Hyde County

Several claims from the Sheriff, court clerks, inspectors, etc. against the county.

Pursuant to an order of Court at Feb. Term 1836, we have met and examined the accounts of Washington GIBBS, Trustee, and Hyde County and find a balance due the Trustee of $4.23.

[signed] Stephen GIBBS, Thos. SAUNDERSON, Isaiah H. SPENCER - Commissioners

350. Account of sales of the property of John CARROWON, dec'd., sold March 24, 1836.

Various buyers included: John WHITE, John G. CARROWON, Isaiah CARROWON, Benj. CARROWON, Reuben BERRY, Wesley O'NEAL, Hetty CARROWON, Gideon MIDYETT, Benaja MIDYETT.

[signed] Jno. G. CARROWON, Ext'r.

351. Inventory and account of sales of the late John HAMILTON, dec'd., sold the 22 March 1836 on a credit of 6 months which came to the hand of Daniel SHAW, his executor.

Various buyers included: G.H. SHELDON, Jno. HATCH, Reddin SWINDELL, Jno. BERRY, JUN'R., William BERRY, B. CARROWON, Z. SADLER.

A small inventory of notes was taken 26 January 1836 which came into the hands of his executor and are listed as desperate.

[signed] D. SHAW, Ext'r.

352. I, Dixon SWINDELL, commissioner to sell the Negro slaves belonging to the estate of Samuel WESTON, dec'd., specified in the annexed petition after giving due notice, proceeded to sell at public sale on a credit of six months at the late residence of Elizabeth WESTON, dec'd., in the following manner, viz:

Account of sales of the Negro slaves of the estate of Samuel WESTON, dec'd., sold by an order of Court Feby. Term 1836 on a credit of six months to make partition amongst the heirs of the said estate sold the 24^th March 1836 by Dixon SWINDELL.

Hasty bought by Arnold GRAY for $670.00

Georg bought by Arnold GRAY for $655.00

Cate bought by Joseph SWINDELL for $334.50

Mary Ann bought by Sally WESTON for $400.00

[signed] Dixon SWINDELL, Commissioner

Received of Dixon SWINDELL, commissioner to sell the above named Negroes, $257.50 each, it being our proportional part of the above Negro slaves amounting to $2060.00 in full.

[signed] David G. WESTON, Alsa THOMAS, James WESTON, Wm. WESTON, Sally WATSON [surname could be WESTON but was written as WATSON], Samuel WESTON, D.G. WESTON guardian for John G. WESTON, Benjamin WESTON

353. Inventory of the perishable property of the estate of William C. WILLIAMS, dec'd., sold this 29 day of February 1836.

Items included were [partial listing]: 1 stone jar, 1 Bible, Hymnbook, English Reader, 1 hackle, 3 empty beehives, 1 drum net

Lengthy list of accounts.

[signed] C. BENSON, Adm'r.

Account of sales of the estate of William C. WILLIAMS, dec'd., sold March ________.

Various buyers included: John BERRY, John BERRY, JUN'R., Carrowon BENSON, the widow (not named), Anson WILLIAMSON, Thomas TARTE, John A. STOTESBURY, Jabez SERMON, John RASCO.

This to certify this to be a true copy of the account of sales and inventory of the estate of William C. WILLIAMS, dec'd., returned by me at May Term 1836.

[signed] Carrowon BENSON, Adm'r.

August Term 1836

354. An inventory and account of sales of property sold by J.V. BLACKWELL, adm'r. of the estate of William GIBBS, dec'd. Sold on 22^nd June 1836.

Various buyers included: the widow (not named), Thos. SPENCER, Elizabeth GIBBS, Benjamin M. GIBBS, Jno. COALSTON, Cason G. SPENCER, widow LINTON, H.W. GIBBS.

Inventory of property on hand set off to the widow by commissioners

3 1/3 bbls. corn

37# bacon

3 shoats

1 cow

$133.64 set off to widow not on hand

This appears to be due Williams GIBBS as guardian to Frances GASKINS from a return _______ account of William GIBBS as audited as guardian at November Term 1832 of $73.04.

[signed] J.V. BLACKWELL, Adm'r.

355. We the undersigned commissioners have proceeded to set off to Olivea GIBBS one years provisions out of the estate of William GIBBS, dec'd., in the following manner: [partial listing]

8 2/3 barrels corn

362 1/2# bacon

2 barrels flour

60# sugar

5 gallons molasses

2# peper & spice

12# soap

15# candles

In pursuance to a commission of the Court we have set off to Olivea GIBBS $33.64 which is not on hand which the court is instructed to give her on order from the adm'r. and also we find $32.28 on hand. Given under our hands and seals this July 1^st 1836.

[signed] C.G. SPENCER, P.W. SPENCER, Williams CAHOON, Robt. JENNETT, J.P,

356. An account of sales of Christopher D. ONEAL sold the 21^st day of June 1836 by John ONEAL, Adm'r.

Various buyers included: George PUGH, Wm. BROOKS, Sparrow M. PAINE, Benajah W. MIDGITT, William CARROWON, Benjamin HALL, Matthew ONEAL, Neriah WHITE, Reuben BERRY, Anderson TAILOR, Nehemiah BENSON

The foregoing is a correct inventory and account of sale of the estate of Christopher D. ONEAL, dec'd., so far as have come to my hands, knowledge or possession.

[signed] John ONEAL, Adm'r.

357. Inventory and account of sales of the property of Benj. B. ASHLEY, dec'd.

Various buyers included: A.W. RICHARDS, widow (not named), Peledg JONES, B.T. MILLS, I.B. RUSSELL

Articles laid off to the widow:

1 horse valued at $30.00

3 cows & calves valued at $24.00

18 head of hogs valued at $21.00

12# lard valued at $1.20

48# bacon valued at $4.80

9 bushels wheat valued at $9.00

70# pork valued at $7.00

1 1/2 bbls. corn valued at $5.25

[signed] B.S. RUSSELL, Adm'r.

358. William G. SWINDELL in account current with his ward, Orpha SWINDELL

Vouchers mention rent of land for 4 years; Also mentions making coffin for said minor

Pursuant to an order obtained at Feby. Term 1836 we have proceeded to audit the account which was all respectively submitted this May 26^th 1836.

[signed] Jabez K. HARRIS, John JORDAN, Robert CARTWRIGHT

359. Wilson GIBBS, ext'r. of Silvester GIBBS, dec'd., in account current

Very lengthy list of accounts

Pursuant to an order of Court we met and proceeded to examine and audit this account and find a balance due said estate of $903.20. Given this 20^th day of August 1836.

[signed] Stephen GIBBS, Isaiah H. SPENCER, Thomas SWINDELL - Commissioners

360. Amanda Ann GIBBS in account current with Richard S. HALL, her guardian

Vouchers from April 1834 - Jan. 1836; Mentions hire of Dinah & Bob; Also mentions paying W.W. SPENCER for keeping Eliza & George and paying Jno. COLSTON for keeping Edney & children.

In obedience to an order of Court we have audited the guardian account and find a balance due the guardian of $213.82. Given under our hands and seals Augt. 30, 1836.

[signed] Will W. SPENCER, C.G. SPENCER

361. Lockhart GIBBS in account current with Richard S. HALL, his guardian

Vouchers from May 1834 - Jan. 1836; Mentions hire of Negro boy Elijah and Negro girls Eliza & Lydia

In obedience to an order of Court we have audited the guardian account and find a balance due the ward of $499.18. Given under our hands and seals Augt. 30, 1836.

[signed] same as above item

362. An inventory and account of sales of the estate of Caleb BALLANCE which came to the hands of Thos. BALLANCE, his adm'r., sold 30^th June 1836 at a credit of 6months.

Various buyers included: Peledg FRANCES, Peledg W. SPENCER, Henry W. GIBBS, A.P. TODD, Benj. BALLANCE, John S. BURRUS, Enoch SAWYER, Richard SADLER, David BALLANCE

Account of sales of the property of Caleb BALLANCE, dec'd., sold the 21^st June 1836 at 6 months credit (This was a very lengthy sale)

Various buyers included: Banister BALLANCE, W. McKinley GIBBS, widow BALLANCE, Levi QUIDLEY, Ambros GIBBS, Hutchens CAHOON, Joshua BALLANCE, Wallace BALLANCE

Account of sales of the property of the estate of Caleb BALLANCE, dec'd., sold 27 day ___ (no month noted) 1836 (This was a small sale)

The only buyers were: Thos BALLANCE, William HANDBURY, P.W. SPENCER, David AUSTIN

Small list of accounts and notes

Caleb BALLANCE & myself had some trade together as exporters in bacon, tobacco, etc. I do not know what amount my account is favor or against Caleb BALLANCE's estate may amount to such as ______ left ______________ as soon as I can ascertain the amount due I will report it to the court & make myself chargable against ______. Augt. 30^th 1836

[signed] T. BALLANCE, JUN'R.

November Term 1836

363. Nancy SPENCER "widow of Benjamin SPENCER, dec'd., of Far Creek

Nov. 11, 1836 / Probate: Nov. Term 1836

Son & Dau: Jones SPENCER and Naomi Eliza SPENCER, my negro girl Emeline to be divided equally

Dau: Naomi Eliza SPENCER my silver tea spoons and set of tea china

Son: William W. SPENCER one bed and bedstead & furniture thereto belonging and also my right, title and interest in Negro man Stephen left by the will of Margaret WEBSTER, dec'd., to Benjamin SPENCER, dec'd., which remains undivided

Dau: Sarah SAUNDERSON my trunk and all my wearing apparel

Son: John J. SPENCER one bed and all the residue of my property not herein bequeathed including my share of the perishable estate left by the will of Margaret WEBSTER, dec'd., to Benj. SPENCER, dec'd., excepting that part herein given to my son William W. SPENCER

Executor: son William W. SPENCER

Witnesses: J.H. SPENCER, A. GRAY

[signed] Nancy (x) SPENCER
{pg. 430}

364. Margaret WEBSTER - June 11, 1824 / Probate: Nov. Term 1836

Son: Benjamin SPENCER to have my land and plantation on the south side of Fair [Far] Creek that was left to me by the will of my son John SPENCER, being 50? acres more or less lying between Martin CREDLE & wifes land and the heirs of Benjamin GIBBS' land. Also one Negro named Stephen and a negro woman named Prudence and her child Emeline. Also one feather bed and furniture and all the residue of the personal estate of Jones SPENCER, dec'd., that was set off to my son John SPENCER, that he heired from the said Jones SPENCER's estate.

Son: Samuel SPENCER two Negroes named Charles and Eli; one feather bed and furniture.

Grandson: John MARSHAL all the land and plantation that formerly belonged to my son John SPENCER at Wysokon and adjoining the lands of Thomas SPENCER, Esq., dec'd., on the following conditions, viz: If said John MARSHAL die without lawful issue the said land goes to his half-brother Samuel DAVIS. I further give my grandson John MARSHAL half of the Negro woman named Mary to go in the same as with the land if he dies without issue.

Granddau: Margaret DAVIS two Negroes named Rachel and David; one set of silver table spoons and one set of silver tea spoons under the following condition, viz: If the said Margaret DAVIS die with lawful issue then the whole of her legacy to go to John MARSHAL and Samuel DAVIS equally.

GrandSon: Samuel DAVIS the other half of Negro woman Mary on the following condition, viz: If he die with lawful heir then his half of said Negro to John MARSHAL.

All the residue of my estate not already given to be equally divided between my two sons, Benjamin SPENCER and Samuel SPENCER.

Executors: two sons Benjamin and Samuel SPENCER

Witnesses: David CARTER, SEN'R., Saml. (x) HARVY

[signed] Margaret (x) WEBSTER

Nov. Term 1836 - Then was the last will and testament exhibited in open court and duly proven by the oath of Samuel HARVY and at the same time Saml. SPENCER, the surviving executor therein named, relinquished his appointment and refused to qualify whereupon said Court granted the administration to Will W. SPENCER
{pgs. 430-431}

365. Pursuant to the annexed order and petition of Court obtained at August Term 1836 to us directed to make partition and division of the Negro slaves amongst the heirs and distributees of the estate of the late Samuel JONES, dec'd., we have made the following, viz:

Distributees:

John W. LITCHFIELD and wife Caroline

Edward JONES

Samuel JONES
Lot #1 - Jim valued at $900.00
Lot #2 - Diner, Jacob and Margaret valued at $711.00
Lot #3 - Hannah and Alexander valued at $710.00

John W. LITCHFIELD and wife Caroline draw Lot #2

Lot #1 & #3 remain in common stock to Edward JONES and Samuel JONES who are to pay over to the said John W. LITCHFIELD $68.00.

In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals this 31^st day August 1836.

[signed] Dixon SWINDELL, Jno. J. FULFORD, Caleb SPENCER - Commissioners

366. In obedience to the annexed writ, we came on the 30^th day of September 1836 in proper person to the plantation of Ives SAUNDERSON, dec'd., lying on the north side of Middle Creek, containing 47 acres and 47 square poles, more or less and set off to Elizabeth SAUNDERSON 1/3 of the plantation aforesaid, it being 15 acres and 122 square poles and including the dwelling of the said Elizabeth SAUNDERSON in possession of said premises. Said 15 acres adjoining Thomas BALLANCE and the public road.

[signed] John W. ROPER, Ephraim ONEAL, Wallace (x) STOW, Henry T. GIBBS, Charles GIBBS, David S. GIBBS, William CAHOON, Noah GIBBS, Allen BURRUS, Banjamin M. GIBBS, Israel S. WATSON

367. Account of sales of the property of the estate of Samuel WESTON, dec'd., sold on a credit of 6 months the 24 Nov.? ____.

Various buyers included: William SELBY, SEN'R., Marcus SWINDELL, Benjamin WESTON, Oliver GIBBS, Noah FISHER, William WATSON, D.G. WESTON, James WESTON, Thomas HOGGART [HOGGARD in other places], Saml. WESTON, Dinah WATSON

[signed] David G. WESTON, Ext'r.

February Term 1837

368. In pursuance and by virtue of the annexed authority and intercounty order made in the suit wherein William S. FENTRESS and wife Ann and Samuel W. ELLIS and wife Julia are petitioners, as tenants in common of certain Negro slaves late the property of Margart T. FOREMAN, for a division. On Monday, ___ of November 1835 we met together at Germanton and did value and allot said Negroes as follows, to wit:

To William S. FENTRESS & wife Ann:

Negroes

Value

Melvina, Tom, Sylvester, Harriet, Reding $2258.33

_____, Calvin, Alexander, Caleb $1658.32

Phillis, Rebecca, Maria, Amos, Lewis $1583.32

Ginney, Bathia, Oliver, Avrey $1225.00

_____, Theodore, Alfred, Emily $1200.25

Getton, George $800.00

Richard $816.66

Emanuel $600.00

Washington $500.00

Little Silvia $533.33

Rhoda $616.66

York $150.00

July $150.25

Jack Rew $300.00

Sylvia $50.00

Jim $366.66

Matilda $550.00

Tempey $116.66

To Samuel W. ELLIS & wife Julia:

Negroes

Value

Janet, Sutton, Ned, Ellen, Russell, Bezar $2306.66

Peg, Bell, Caroline, Joseph $1791.66

Little Patience, Orestes, Ben, Diana $1624.99

Violet, Betty, Anne, Susan $1283.32

Pat, Prince, Julie, Marcellas $1199.99

Cuff $800.00

Little Jack $716.66

Dave $733.33

Kent, Patience $453.66

Amey $516.66

Jane $566.66

Mingo $266.66

Old George $266.25

Ned $366.00

Gabe $25.00

Ross $283.33

Dinnis $700.00

Kizia $700.25

Mr. FENTRESS and wife's half is $13,480.59. He receives in Negroes $13,325.44. He receives from Mr. ELLIS and wife in cash $155.15.

Mr. ELLIS and wife's half is $13,480.59. He received in Negroes $13,635.74. He pays to FENTRESS and wife in cash $155.15.

Respectively submitted this 5 Jan. 1835.

Report returned to Court at Feb. Term 1837 and ordered to be recorded.

[signed] Riley MURRAY, Clerk

369. William SWINDELL, SEN'R. "being weak in body" February 20, 1837 / Probate: Feb. Term 1837

Wife: Sally SWINDELL during her natural life to have a piece of land containing the building and all the profits arising therefrom bound as follows: Beginning at a ditch near the gate and dwelling house and running with the ditch eastwardly by the graveyard to the line of Marcus SWINDELL, then with his line and Daniel SHAW's line to his WATSON tract. She is also to have my Negros Levine, Rose and Little Nance, all the household & kitchen furniture excepting one bed and furniture, her choice of horse and gig, 3 cows & calves, 1000 cypress rails in the Popler Ridge Swamp, and a competancy for her one year's provision.

Son: Dixon SWINDELL 8 acres on the easternmost bounds. Also the land and plantation whereon I now live excepting only the life estate of my beloved wife. Also all my right, title & interest of an undivided tract of land in John SWINDELL's 300 acre patent on the ___th side of Mattamuskeet Lake. Also Negroes Caswell & Anson.

Two sons: William SWINDELL and Joseph SWINDELL the tract of land which I bought of Josephus WADE excepting 8 acres to be taken off at the easternmost end which I have given to my son Dixon. Also 1/2 of the tract of land joining Daniel SHAW and Marcus SWINDELL on the ___th which I bought of Cason JONES & wife and Cason GIBBS joining the BRADLY tract, excepting a privilege of firewood for my wife.

Son: William SWINDELL two Negroes Grace & Ben; one bed and furniture and $50 to be paid out of the sales of other property.

Son: Joseph SWINDELL two Negroes Kelly & Eliza.

Dau: Matilda SELBY during her natural life the tract of land I bought of Robert JENNETT and the land I bought at the Sheriff's sale, both of which is known as the M_____ tract joining Noah GIBBS and others. After Matilda's death then the tracts of land to her lawful children that may be living at the time of her death to be equally divided. Also Matilda is to have Negroes Sam & Simeon and the balance of cypress rails in the Popler Ridge Swamp.

I will that my executors sell either at private or public sale the following Negroes: Martin, Old Nance, Slade, Codel? and Ann; also the stock, crop and all other things not willed or given away for the purpose of paying my just debts. The remainder I give to my children: Dixon SWINDELL, William SWINDELL, Joseph SWINDELL, Matilda SELBY and to my wife, Sally SWINDELL, divided equally amongst them. And after my wife's death I give to my children Negroes Levin, Rose and Little Nance.

Executors: two sons Dixon SWINDELL & William SWINDELL

Witnesses: Milton SELBY, Dempsy VOLIVAY

[signed] Wm. SWINDELL
{pgs. 437-438}

370. The account of sales of the Negroes sold by P.W. SPENCER, commissioner, under petition of John CREDLE in right of his wife Dorcas, Council B. SPENCER & Nancy P. SPENCER, by their guardian, P.W. SPENCER

Abram sold to Thos. BALLANCE for $884.00

Harriett & child Jane sold to John CRADLE for $922.00

Eliza sold to Zachariah BARROW and valued by him to David S. GIBBS & Joseph GIBBS for $710.00

Terah? & Ester sold to Stephen SPARROW for $5.00

Commissions on $2521.00 at 2^1/2 percent - $63.02

The above contains a statement of the sale of Negro slaves amounting to $2457.98 to be divided between John CREDLE in right of his wife Dorcas, and the other 2/3 to C.B. SPENCER & Nancy P. SPENCER by their guardian, P.W. SPENCER. Each to receive $819.32^1/2. All of which is respectfully submitted February 28^th 1837.

[signed] P.W. SPENCER

371. Account of sales of Negro man Stephen, the property of Benjamin SPENCER, dec'd., sold by William W. SPENCER, commissioner, on the 3^rd day of January 1837 at a credit of 6 months to affect a division among the several heirs of the said Benj. SPENCER, dec'd. (No heirs were mentioned.)

Negro Stephen sold to Arnold Gray for $400.00

[signed] Will W. SPENCER

372. An account of sales of the goods & chattles of Ephraim SAWYER, dec'd., sold on the 20th day of December 1836 by Green BRIDGMAN, Adm'r.

Various buyers included: Clemmond DANIELS, Randol SAWYER, Dempsy SAWYER, Joseph SAWYER, SEN'R., Levin SAWYER, Benjamin SAWYER, , Thomas BAUM, Sarah BRIDGMAN, Dickerson CLATON

A short list of solvent and insolvent claims were listed.

[not signed]

373. John GILES December 20, 1836 / Probate: Feb. Term 1837

Eldest dau: Nancy SERMON my Negro man ______, 50 feet of plank, 1 pound nails and $1.00

Son: William W. GILES all the tract of land whereon I now live that I purchased of Daniel MURRAY and his wife except about one square acre that Ates? NEWTON now lives on which I left out my hawthorn hedge. The above one acre I give unto the Protestant Methodist Church whereon to build a meeting house and is not to be sold or applied to any other purpose except for building a meeting house, school house and a place to bury their dead, reserving to my son William GILES a privilege of a road & ditch along the North end of said acre. William GILES is also to have all my tract of land at Well Creek that I bought of Daniel GIBBS; my bed and bedstead, my Lay Bible I bought of M___ SMALLWOOD, 20 barrels of corn, and 500 weight of pork.

Dau: Polly G. GILES to have the 50 acres of land on the North side of the Lake that I bought of Cason GIBBS.

Dau: Helena S. GILES to have a piece of land on the North side of the Lake that I bought of Daniel GIBBS & Andrew SHANKLIN.

After all my just debts have been paid then the remainder should be equally divided between my two youngest daughters, Polly G. GILES & Helena S. GILES.

Executor: son William W. GILES

Witnesses: David MURRAY, Albert Fisher SPRINGS

[signed] John GILES
{pgs. 442-443}

374. The estate of Malicha BRADY in account current with Jabez JENNETT, Adm'r.

A short list of accounts payable & receivable

We met in obedience to an order of Court to settle & audit this account and find a balance due the estate of $40.98.

[signed] Urias ONEAL, Pharoah FARROW, Joshua H. DAILEY

375. Account of sales of the property of Margaret WEBSTER, dec'd., sold by Wm. W. SPENCER, Adm'r., at a credit of 6 months on the 31^st day of Dec. 1836.

Various buyers included: John J. SPENCER, Peter BRADDOCK, Solomon NORTHAN, Benj. R. SAUNDERSON, David GIBBS, JUN'R., Stephen GIBBS

[signed] Will W. SPENCER

376. Account of sales of corn belonging to the estate of Wm. WATSON, dec'd., sold December 31^st 1836 by Wm. & Dinah WATSON, Executor and Executrix

All items of corn were bought by Samuel G. WATSON

[signed] Wm. WATSON; Dinah WATSON

377. Peledg HARRIS "being weak in body" January 6, 1837 / Probate: Feb. Term 1837

Wife: Mourning HARRIS the land and plantation whereon I now live for and during her widowhood. Also 1 mare and cart, 600# pork, 50# beef, 8 barrels corn, 5 bushels whear, large iron pot, 1 spider & tea kettle, 1 linen wheel, 1 chest, 1 beaufat, and 1 mill stone.

Dau: Arcada VOLAVAY all my land on the Lake or adjoining thereto. Also 1 colt, 1 feather bed and furniture.

Dau: Alecy HARRIS the land and plantation after my wife's death. Also 1 feather bed and furniture.

Executor: Benjamin R. SAUNDERSON

Witnesses: Jonathan HARRIS, Amasa HARRIS

[signed] Peledg HARRIS
{pg. 445}

378. Amount of sales of the late N. BENSON, dec'd., viz: crop, stock, & provisions sold by D. SHAW, special adm'r., on the 20^th Feby. 1837 on a credit of 6 months.

All the buyers at the crop & stock sale were: Samuel HENRY, Thos. R. GIBBS, Samuel SADLER, Wm. SELBY, SEN'R., and Z. SADLER.

Some items listed on the inventory were: 5 powder horns, 1 pair oyster tongs, 1 shoe bench, 1 spicemill, 1 candle stand, 1 old sword, silver watch.

[signed] D. SHAW, Adm'r.

379. Pursuant to an order of Court obtained Nov. Term 1836 to value and divide the Negroes belonging to and among the heirs of Matthew BOOMER, dec'd., who are: Cassandria BOOMER widow, William BOOMER, Henry BOOMER, Elizabeth HODGES, Sally BOOMER, Eliza BOOMER, Mary BOOMER, all of full age, William BOOMER guardian of Nancy BOOMER, and Elizabeth SWINDELL by her guardian Marcus SWINDELL, we commissioners have proceeded to value and divide the Negroes in the following manner:

Lot #1 to Cassandria BOOMER, viz: George & Lewis valued at $1792.00. She receives of Elizabeth BOOMER $57.00

Lot #2 to Mary BOOMER, viz: Nance, Anna____, & Eliza valued at $1824.00. She receives $10.00 from Eliza BOOMER and $15.00 from Henry BOOMER

Lot #3 to Elizabeth HODGES, viz: Susan, Ann & Charles valued at $1766.00. She receives $26.00 from Henry BOOMER and $57.00 from Nancy BOOMER

Lot #4 to Eliza BOOMER, viz: Prissy, Mood, & John valued at $1916.00. She pays $57.00 to Cassandria BOOMER and $10.00 to Mary BOOMER

Lot #5 to Elizabeth SWINDELL, viz: Mary, Gim, & B_____ valued at $1896. She pays $41.00 to William BOOMER and $6.00 to Sally BOOMER

Lot #6 to William BOOMER, viz: Clarissa, David, & Israel valued at $1808.00. He receives $41.00 from Elizabeth SWINDELL

Lot #7 to Sally BOOMER, viz: Caroline, Wilson & Ormark? valued at $1842.00. She receives $6.00 from Elizabeth SWINDELL and $1.00 from Nancy BOOMER

Lot #8 to Nancy BOOMER, viz: Hetty, Ben, & Jacob valued at $1909.00. She pays $57.00 to Elizabeth HODGES and $1.00 to Sally BOOMER

Lot #9 to Henry BOOMER, viz: Seth, Ananias, & Emeline valued at $1890.00. He pays $15.00 to Mary BOOMER and $26.00 to Elizabeth HODGES

In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals this 24^th day December 1836.

[signed] Dixon SWINDELL, James McCLAUD, Thos. R. GIBBS - Commissioners

380. Robert SWINDELL "being weak in body" April 16, 1823 / Probate: Feb. Term 1837?/May Term 1823?

Wife: Sally SWINDELL I lend 1/2 of the plantation whereon I live with all the privileges during her natural life. I also lend her my horse and riding chair, 1 bed and furniture, her chairs, all the kitchen furniture, my horse cart, my Negro woman Moraer?, and 1 linen wheel. At her decease the above land I give to my son Oliver SWINDELL and 1/2 of the chairs in the house that I have given to my wife.

Son: W.G. SWINDELL one bed & furniture and 1 trunk

Son: Emmery SWINDELL one bed & furniture

Dau: Mahala SWINDELL one bed & furniture, 1 trunk, 1 linen wheel

Dau: Priscilla SWINDELL one bed & furniture, 1 chest, 1 linen wheel

Son: Samuel L. SWINDELL one bed & furniture, 1 chest

Son: Thos. D. SWINDELL one feather bed & furniture, 1 Negro woman Moraer? after the decease of my wife, and $100 in cash

I desire that out of the crop & stock my wife and family shall have one year's support and the use of my horse. All of the above property set off to my wife, viz: 1 bed & furniture, horse and chairs and kitchen furniture I give to my son Oliver SWINDELL after her decease. All my plantation, mechanical and blacksmith tools I give to be equally divided between my wife Sally SWINDELL, W.G. SWINDELL, Emmery SWINDELL, Oliver SWINDELL, Samuel L. SWINDELL, Thomas D. SWINDELL, Elizabeth SWAIN, Mahala SWINDELL, and Priscilla SWINDELL.

Executors: wife Sally SWINDELL and son W.G. SWINDELL

Witnesses: Emory SWINDELL, Jeremiah FARROW

[signed] Robert SWINDELL

May Term 1823 - The last will & testament of Robert SWINDELL was produced in Court & proved by the oath of Jeremiah Farrow, a witness thereto and ordered to be recorded.
{pgs. 447-448}

381. Mary BELL "being weak in body" September 13, 1836 / Probate: No return

Brother: Marmaduke CAPPS one bed & furniture if he should live to come after it but if he dies before he calls first then it is my desire that the bed & furniture go to Thomas CAPPS. I also give to Thomas CAPPS one cow & calf.

To: Permelia CAMPBELL I lend for 8 years my house and lots at Germanton and after the 8 years I give the house and lots to my two grandchildren, Joseph and Margaret CAMPBELL.

To: my friend R.M.G. MOORE my large family Bible

It is my diesire that Negro Winaford be sold on a credit of 6 months and the money from the sale after paying my debts I wish to be applied to shingling and other repairs to my dwelling house in Germanton. It is my will and desire that my old faithful servant, George, be and remain in the possession of Rich'd. M.G. MOORE and that said MOORE take care of him and that said MOORE free George during life to enjoy the fruits and benefit of his own labor. All the remainder of my property of every description I give to my daughter-in-law, Parmelia CAMPBELL.

Executor: friend R.M.G. MOORE

Witnesses: Jesse B. LUCAS, Martin W. LUCAS

[signed] Mary Bell
{pgs. 448-449}

382. John G. SLADE "being weak and sick in body" January 23, 1832 / Probate: Feb. Term 1837

Brother: Daniel S. SLADE the land I bought of Noah BELL and of said Noah BELL's estate that was sold by R.M.G. MOORE, guardian of said Noah BELL's heirs.

Brother: Edmond SLADE the land & plantation where I now live provided he shall come and live on the same and shall not sell or dispose of same. This bequest is to give him during his life a place of habitation. If he accepts this gift as above described then I give and bequeath the said land & plantation to his heirs after his death. If he does not accept this gift as above written then I give the land & plantation to my sister, Selina SLADE and to her heirs forever.

Sister: Selina SLADE one riding horse and all my right in the Negros that I inherited from the estate of my brother, Laben B. SLADE. Should Selina die without lawful issue my will is that the bequests given to her shall go to my niece, Martha Ann McWILLIAMS.

To: Mogan Syl. McWILLIAMS all the right and title that I have in 100 acres, it being the house & plantation where Noah BELL lived and died which was set off to Winafred BELL, widow of said Noah BELL, for her right of dower. It is my will and desire that Abraham McWILLIAMS and his wife, Milly McWILLIAMS have liberty and be permitted to live on the said land & plantation until said Morgan S. McWILLIAMS arrive to the age of 21.

To: Martha Ann McWILLIAMS my right and title to about 91? acres lying on Bell Island on Rose Bay, it being the land that was bought by my father, David L. SLADE, of William BELL.

It is my desire that all my right and interest that I have in all the stock of hogs, cattle and sheep and household and kitchen furniture be sold and the proceeds to go to the support of my sister Lydia SLADE.

Executor: brother Daniel S. SLADE

Witnesses: Nancy T. MOORE, R.M.G. MOORE

[signed] John G. SLADE
{pgs. 449-450}

383. Georg WILLIAMS "being a citizen of Cape Hatteras" Feb. 13, 1835 / Probate: Feb. Term 1837

Son-in-law: Edward FARROW to have my Negro wench Sal and children until my grandson, Hezekiah FARROW, comes to the age of 18 then him to have the boy named Antony and the Negro girl named Dorcas and at the decease of Edward FARROW the said Hezekiah is to have Sal and the rest of her children and if Hezekiah should die before said Edward FARROW then I want him to have all my Negroes.

Grandson: Hezekiah FARROW to have one bed and furniture at the age of 18.

Brother: William WILLIAMS one ewe sheep

And now I give all my land and all the rest of my movable property to my son-in-law Edward FARROW.

Executor: son-in-law Edward FARROW

Witnesses: Aron BARNITT, Lorenzo FARROW

[signed] Georg (x) WILLIAMS
{pgs. 450-451}

384. The estate of Peter BRADY in account current with Jabez JENNETT, Adm'r.

Several accounts listed

We the undersigned met in obedience to an order of Court to settle and audit the account and find a balance due the estate of $122.71.

[signed] Urias ONEAL, Pharoah FARROW, Joshua H. DAILY

385. An inventory and account of sales of the estate of Matthew BOOMER, dec'd., sold at 6 months credit on the 22 Dec'r. 1836

Various buyers at this lengthy sale included: Elizabeth HODGES, Polly BOOMER, Henry BOOMER, John WHITE, Sally BOOMER, the widow, Samuel WESTON, Reuben WHITE, Wm. WATSON

The following articles were set off to the widow for her one year's provision (partial list):

40 bushels corn

18 1/4 bushels wheat

1 bushel salt

31# flax

1 bank potatoes

8 geese

50 chickens

A few notes were listed, only one was desperate.

[signed] William BOOMER, Adm'r.

386. Account of sales of the property of George CREDLE, dec'd., sold by Matthias CREDLE, Adm'r., on the 23 day of December 1836

Various buyers included: David C. COX, Lancaster BRIDGMAN, Gordon HARRIS, Jno. STOEBURY, Wm. ONEAL, Tilson G. CREDLE, Levy MIDYETT, William HOWARD

Several notes and accounts listed; Negroes mentioned were George, Seth & Sam.

[signed] Matthias CREDLE, Adm'r.

387. Thomas PAIN "being very sick and weak in body" Nov. 29, 1824 / Probate: Feb. Term 1837

Wife: Dority two Negro men named Banjamin and James, Schooner "David" and the canoes and nets, 3 steers, 1st choice of cow & calf, all my hogs, 3 horses, saddle and cart

Son & Dau: David & Zilpha 93 acres on Long Shold

Dau: Bethany one bedstead & furniture; 2nd choice cow & calf

Dau: Zilpha one bedstead & furniture; 5 head of sheep

Dau: Dorcas one bedstead & furniture; 2 head of sheep

Sons: John, Edward, Saunderson, Benjamin, Thomas, Williams, and Cornelius all my land on the Banks; all my horses execpt 3 cart horses

Son Joseph's heirs: 5 head of sheep

Son: Benjamin my church Bible; one bed & furniture

Son: David 5 head of sheep

Son: Saunderson (Sanders in other places) the gun he has

Son: Thomas the gun he now shoots; one book called the Holy Bible; one bed & furniture

Son: William my English musket; one bed & furniture

Son: Cornelius the other gun; one bed & furniture

Son: Benjamin the gun he now shoots

Son: John one dictionary

Executors: John Pain & Benjamin Pain

Witnesses: James gray, Jacob MIDGETT, Joseph D. PUGH

[signed] Thomas PAIN

[This will was very long. I did include all persons listed in the will but not all the bequests made to each individual. Also Hyde Co. Court Minutes (1820-1844) states that the will of Thomas PAIN was introduced into Court at May Term 1826. At August Term 1826 the Court Minutes state that an inventory and account of sales for Thomas PAIN, dec'd., was returned into Court by the executors, John and Benjamin PAIN.]
{pgs. 456-458}

388. The estate of Abel ROLLINSON in account current with Pharoah FARROW, Adm'r.

Mentions Polly ROLLINSON's one year's provision

We the undersigned met in obedience to an order of Court to audit the account and find a balance die the Adm'r. of $204.18.

[signed] B. SCARBOROUGH, Joseph C. JENNETT, Ezekiel HOOPER

May Term 1837

389. An inventory and account of sales of the estate of John GILES, dec'd., sold on the 21^st day of March 1837 on a credit of 6 months by David MURRAY, Adm'r.

Various buyers included: Anson WILLIAMSON, Elijah HUTSON, Elijah SURMON, Stancil L. SURMON, Nicholas BRINN, Wm. GILES, John RASCOE, Polly GILES, John BERRY, JUN'R., Silvy JARVIS, Enoch SIMMONS, Wm. W. SPENCER who bought Negro George for $437.00, Jesse B. GIBBS who bought Negro man Ned for $101.15, Wm. WATSON who bought Negro woman Nance for $300.00

[signed] David MURRAY, Adm'r.

390. An inventory and account of sales of the property of Redmond? PAUL, dec'd., sold by Caleb HARRIS, Adm'r., on the 12 day of Oct. 1836

Only 5 items in this sale (all livestock) all bought by Thomas CAPS and Caleb B. HARRIS.

[signed] C.B. HARRIS, Adm'r.

May Term 1837--Then was this inventory and account of sales ret'd. into Court by C.B. HARRIS, Adm'r., on oath and ordered to be recorded.

391. Washington GIBBS, Trustee, in account current with Hyde County

In pursuance to an order of Court at Feb. Term 1837, we have this day met and audited the account and find a balance due the Trustee of $16.87. Given under our hands and seals this 25 May 1837.

[signed] Cason G. SPENCER, Thomas SAUNDERSON - Commissioners

392. Nancy JONES in account current with her ward, Edward JONES

Mentions hire of Negro Dempsy

Pursuant to an order of Court at Feby. Term 1837, we have proceeded to examine this account and find a balance due the guardian of $92.46. Given under our hands and seals this May 19, 1837.

[signed] Robt. JENNETT, John J. FULFORD - Commissioners

393. Nancy JONES in account current with her ward, Saml. JONES

Mentions hire of Negro Dempsy

Pursuant to an order of Court at Feby. Term 1837, we have proceeded to examine this account and find a balance due the guardian of $43.10. Given under our hands and seals this May 19, 1837.

[signed] same as above item

394. Nancy JONES in account current with her ward, Betsy An JONES

Mentions hire of Negro Dempsy

Pursuant to an order of Court at Feby. Term 1837, we have proceeded to examine this account and find a balance due the guardian of $68.56.

[signed] same as above item

395. Nancy JONES in account current with her ward, Caroline JONES

Mentions hire of Negro Dempsy

Pursuant to an order of Court at Feby. Term 1837, we have proceeded to examine this account and find a balance due the guardian of $80.96.

[signed] same as above item

396. David G. WATSON in account current with John Silvester WESTON

Vouchers from Jan. 1836 - March 1837; Mentions hire of Jacob and rent of corn at Heron Bay.

Pursuant to an order from February Term 1837, we have proceeded to audit the account and find a balance due the ward of $274.16 1/2 up to March 24, 1837. Given under our hands and seals.

[signed] William CAHOON, Marcus SWINDELL, D. SHAW - Commissioners

397. An inventory and account of sales of Robert CUTRELL, dec'd., sold on the 24^th day of March 1837

Various buyers included: Charity CUTRELL, Bartee BARBER, Wm. BERRY, Jesse HARPER, Durant G. GIBBS, Isaac MEEKINS, Joseph SAWYER, JR., Joseph CUTRELL, Selby MACKY

[signed] Washington GIBBS

398. Henry G. HARRIS, Adm'r., in account current with the estate of Joseph CUTRELL, dec'd.

Pursuant to an order from Court at Feby. Term 1837, we have met and examined the account and find the sum of $148.71 due the estate.

[signed] Benj. R. SAUNDERSON, Caleb SPENCER

399. James McLAUD in account current with the estate of Sarah NEAL

Mentions sale of Negroes Loyd & Gibbs

Pursuant to an order of Court at February Term 1837, we have proceeded to examine the account and find a balance due said estate of $483.74 with interest calculated up to the first day of June 1837. Given under our hands and seals this May 24, 1837.

[signed] Robt. JENNETT, John J. FULFORD, Riley MURRAY

400. Samuel SELBY, guardian, in account current with his ward, Fenetta COX

Vouchers from March 1, 1835 - March 1, 1837

We, the undersigned commissioners by an order of Court Feby. Term 1837, have examined the above account and find the sum of $105.26 due the ward. April 19, 1837.

[signed] Wm. SELBY, D. SHAW, S. BROOKS

401. Samuel SELBY, guardian, in account current with his ward, Nancy COX

Vouchers from March 1, 1835 - March 1, 1837

We, the undersigned commissioners by an order of Court Feby. Term 1837 have examined the above account and find the sum of $118.50 due the ward. April 19, 1837.

[signed] same as above item

402. Samuel SELBY, guardian, in account current with his ward, Mehettabel SWINDELL

Vouchers from March 1, 1835 - March 1, 1837

We, the undersigned commissioners by an order of Court Feby. Term 1837 have examined the above account and find the sum of $35.35 due the ward. April 19, 1837.

[signed] same as above item

403. Account of sales of the property of William B. BENSON, dec'd., sold by Israel BROOKS, Adm'r., on a credit of 6 months March 24, 1837.

Various buyers included: Riley MURRAY, John ONEAL, Frederick MASON, Jesse D. YOUNG, Devotion ONEAL, John HATCH, Samuel BROOKS, Ausbern F. MASON; Mentions hire of Negro Gatsey.

[signed] Israel BROOKS, Adm'r.

404. An inventory and account of sales of the estate of Wm. YOUNG, dec'd., sold April 5, 1837 by Richard G. YOUNG, Adm'r.

Various buyers included: Barbary YOUNG, Benj. S. MIDYETT, Edward G. YOUNG, Josiah BENSON, Joseph YOUNG, Major CLARK, William FISHER; Mentions hire of Negro Isaac.

Several notes and accounts listed.

[signed] Rich'd. G. YOUNG, Adm'r.

405. Agreeable to an order at Nov. Term 1836, we met on the premises as directed where Daniel CREDLE petitioned for a ditch and bank. The said ditch should be 10 feet wide and 2 1/2 feet deep. We consider the damage of said ditch & bank to be $1.00. 21 day February 1837.

[signed] Wm. FARROW, J.A. GIBBS, Silvester (x) JARVES, Jesse GIBBS, Abel L. TOOLEY, Green BRIDGMAN, Isaiah (x) ENSLEY, Thos. BURRUS, Bryan ENGLISH, Manan CARROWON, Benj. HARRIS, Benj. MASON

406. Reuben WHITE Probate: May Term 1837

Brother: Henry WHITE 1/2 of my land joining him

Sister: Mary WHITE the other half

It is to be valued by 3 men for distribution amongst my other brothers, all except Joshua WHITE. I bequeath him 1 bed quilt. Henry WHITE and Mary WHITE is to have indulgence to pay the valuation of the land.

Witnesses: Benj. WESTON, James WESTON

[signed] Reuben (x) WHITE

[This was a very short will and almost looked as if some of it was missing. There was no date within this will.]
{pg. 468}

407. An inventory and account of sales of Redmond J. GIBBS, dec'd., sold the 28^th day of March 1837 on a credit of 6 months

Various buyers included: Seth GIBBS, Ephraim ONEAL, Henry SPENCER, John SPENCER, Jane SPENCER, Andrew LEE, Stephen GIBBS, Wilson GIBBS

There was also an inventory of notes and accounts.

[signed] Riley MURRAY, Adm'r.

408. An inventory and account of sales of the property of Henry SELBY, dec'd., that came to the hands of Benj. M. GIBBS, Adm'r. Sold December 21, 1836.

Various buyers included: Wm. A. SELBY, Ivy GIBBS, Robt. WILLIAMS, Jno. N. NIXON, Burton SWINDELL, Wm. FISHER, R.J. BONNER, John B. ENSLEY

Articles laid off to widow for her one years' provision (partial list):

4 1/2# coffee

1/2 gallon oil

3 pecks salt

$65.86 to be paid by the adm'r. because of insufficiency of provisions on hand

[signed] Benj. M. GIBBS, Adm'r.

409. An inventory and account of sales of Will SPENCER, JUN'R., dec'd., which came to the hands of Isaiah SPENCER, the administrator

Various buyers included: the widow (not named), Jesse JENNITT, Reuben ROSE, Thos. BALLANCE, John MARSHAL, Joseph SPENCER

[signed] Isaiah H. SPENCER, Adm'r.

410. An inventory of the account of sales of the estate of Cornelius SWINDELL, dec'd., sold on a credit of 6 months on 25 March 1837 by Marcus SWINDELL, Adm'r.

Various buyers included: Littlejon PUGH, Israel BROOKS, Dixon SWINDELL, J.V. BLACKWELL, R.J. SWINDELL, Cason FARROW, Rich'd. JONES, Solomon FULLER, Joseph TUNNELL, Wm. DOUGLASS

There was also a small list of items not sold such as livestock & crops.

The following articles were set off to Rese SWINDELL, widow of said Corenlius SWINDELL

8 bbls. corn

100# bacon & pork

1/2 barrel flour

lard on hand

1 bushel salt

[signed] Marcus SWINDELL, Adm'r. of Cornelius SWINDELL, dec'd.

411. Inventory and account of sales of the late John MARSHAL, dec'd., sold on the 21^st of March 1837

Various buyers included: Hilyard GIBBS, Nancy MARSHAL, Hezekiah FARROW, Saml. HENRY, John NORTHAN, B.D. PUGH, Solomon NORTHAN, Wm. SIMMONS, Thos. BALLANCE who bought Negro boy Silvester for $977.50

Provisions set off for widow (not named):

16 1/2 barrels corn

25# lard

3 pecks salt

143# bacon

soft soap

$280.19 1/4 to be paid to the widow from the account of sales

[signed] Benj. SAUNDERSON, Adm'r.

412. An inventory and account of sales of Xenophan SLADE, dec'd., sold on a credit of 6 months by Daniel S. SLADE on the 22^nd March 1837.

Various buyers included: John BELL, SEN'R., Thos. H. SMITH, Wm. R. SMITH, John W. BALLANCE, Bannister MIDYETT, Thos. TYSON, Ira H. WILKINSON, Harrison FORTISCUE, John S. DAVIS, Joseph S. MAY, Wm. SLADE

An inventory of Negroes:

Simon supposed to be 45 or 50 years of age

Rusha & children supposed to be 35 or 40 years of age

Jim age 10 or 12

Seth age 7 or 8

[signed] Daniel S. SLADE, Adm'r.

413. Account of sales of the estate of Mornin (Morning in another place) HARRIS, dec'd., sold by Caleb SPENCER, Adm'r., on March 23^rd 1837

The buyers at this small sale were: Nathan VOLAVAY, Joseph VOLAVAY, Eli MOONEY, Thos. HARRIS, Henry T. GIBBS

[signed] Caleb SPENCER, Adm'r.

414. An inventory and account of the property of the estate of William SWINDELL, SEN'R., dec'd., sold by Dixon SWINDELL, executor, on the 22^nd March 1837 on a credit of 6 months

Various buyers included: Burton H. SWINDELL, Joseph SWINDELL, V.W. SAUNDERSON, Wm. SWINDELL, John B. ENSLEY, the widow (not named), Tolbert SELBY, Sally SWINDELL

[signed] Dixon SWINDELL, Ext'r.

415. Matthias CREDLE, Adm'r., in account current with the estate of Martin CREDLE

Several notes and judgments listed.

Pursuant to an order of Court at Feby. Term 1837, we have proceeded to audit this account and find a balance due the said estate of $9.58 this Apr. 8^th 1837.

[signed] Green BRIDGMAN, Wm. FARROW, Josiah JARVIS - Commissioners

416. Account of sales sold on the 23rd March 1837 of Nemiah BENSON, dec'd., on a credit of 6 months

Various buyers included: John HATCH, Redin G. SWINDELL, Jabez SURMON, Riley MURRAY, Frederick MASON, Samuel SADLER, David BROOKS, Devotion ONEAL, Reuben WHITE, Benajah W. MIDGETT

[signed] Daniel SHAW, Adm'r.

417. James JARVIS "being weak of body" January 19, 1837 / Probate: May Term 1837

Wife: Nancy my plantation whereon I now live; 1 bed & bedstead and furniture; 1 chest, 1 trunk, 1 linen wheel, 1 hackle, and 1 pare (sic) of cards during her natural life. I also lend her my mare, bridle and saddle during her natural life or widowhood

Son: Jonus Nelson the land that I now live on and all the privileges thereunto belonging at my wife's decease. Also my right in the Cypress Swamp. Also my mare, bridle and saddle at my wife's death or marriage and all the stock that is in his own mark; and my short (shot?) gun

Dau: Sidney Ann 1 bed and furniture, 1 large chest, 1 small trunk

Dau: Justina 1 bed and furniture, 1 chest, 1 woolen wheel, 1 trunk, and the chest that I lent to my wife at her death

GrandDau: Sally Elizer SMITH the bed that I lent to my wife at her death and 1/3 of the furniture that belongs to it

Dau Fanny SMITH's heirs: $1.00

Dau Matilda SMITH's heirs: $.50

Dau: Elizabeth DANIELS $.50

Son Laban JARVIS' heirs: $.50

Son: Joseph JARVIS $.50

Son: Jonathan $.50

Dau: Sally CULLIFER $.50

I leave my lower plantation and all the land belonging to it and all that appertains thereunto adjoining William & Tilman FARROW and others as follows:

Son: Alfred JARVIS the lot of land that he now lives on adjoining William & Tilman FARROW

Son: David JARVIS the lot of land that he now lives on adjoining Alphred JARVIS & Jesse GIBBS. I leave my son David bound to pay to my son Jonathan JARVIS $20.00 in the term of 5 years.

Dau: Sally CULLIFER and her son David CULLIFER to have the lot of land that my son Jonathan JARVIS now lives on and to have the benefit of the land during her natural life, said land adjoining Alphred JARVIS, Tilman FARROW, Jesse GIBBS and my son David JARVIS

3 sons: Alfred, David & Jonathan JARVIS all my right of land in the marsh

Should either of my two youngest daughters, Sydney Ann & Justina, die without lawful heir then their property to go one to the other and if both die without heir then their property to go to James Nelson JARVIS. The remainder of my property to be sold and used to support my wife and to school the children and at my wife's death or marriage then the property to be equally divided between my daughter Fanny SMITH's heirs, my daughter Matilda SMITH's heirs, my daughter Elizabeth DANIELS, my daughter Sydney Ann and my daughter Justina.

Executors: worthy friends Foster JARVIS & Christopher SPENCER

Witnesses: Josiah HARRIS, Benjamin MASON, John MIDYETT

[signed] James JARVIS
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418. Pursuant of an order of Court at Feby. Term 1837, we have this day proceeded to set off to Charity CUTRELL one years provision out of the stock and provisions of the estate of her late husband, Robert CUTRELL, dec'd., and have estimated the value thereon in the following articles: (partial listing)

13 barrels corn

400 lbs. pork

15 lbs. coffee

9 gallons molasses

1/2 bushel salt

1 cow & yearling

$124.90 balance due widow because of insufficiency of crop and stock on hand

Given under our hands and seals February the 24, 1837.

[signed] Thomas BAUM, Wm. G. SWINDELL, H.G. HARRIS - Commissioners

419. Pursuant to an order obtained at February Term 1837, we have set off and allotted to Rese SWINDELL, widow of Cornelius SWINDELL, the following articles: (partial listing)

8 barrels corn

100 lbs. bacon & pork

1/2 bbl. flower (sic)

1 bushel salt

$48.00 balance due widow because of insufficiency of crop and stock on hand

Given under our hands and seals this the 25 March 1837.

[signed] Dixon SWINDELL, Hardy SWINDELL, Wm. SWINDELL - Commissioners

420. On the 5^th day of Aprul 1837 we, the undersigners, proceeded at the house of Wm. YOUNG, dec'd., to set off to Barbary YOUNG and family, there being seven in number, one year's provision in the following manner: (partial listing)

25 barrels corn

2 barrels flower (sic)

1200 lbs. bacon

40 lbs. lard

7 gallons molasses

20 lbs. tallow

3 bushels salt

$235.60 balance due the widow because of insufficiency of crop and stock on hand

[signed] H.W. GIBBS, Thos. BALLANCE, Caleb SPENCER - Commissioners

421. Pursuant to an order of Court at November Term 1836, we met at the house of Henry SLEBY, dec'd., and set off to the widow (not named) her one year's provision in the following manner: (partial listing)

350 lbs. fish

5 bushels yopon

knives and forks

50 lbs. spice

1/2 gallon oil

1 sow

$65.86 balance due widow because of insufficiency of crop and stock on hand

This 28^th February 1837.

[signed] Noah GIBBS, Henry S. SPENCER, John B. ENSLEY, Josiah V. BLACKWELL, J.P.

422. Pursuant to an order of Court at February Term 1837, we have set off to Nancy MARSHAL and family, widow of John MARSHAL, dec'd., one year's provisions as follows: (partial listing)

20 barrels corn

1700 lbs. bacon

12 lbs. hard soap

10 lbs. candles

16 1/3 barrels corn

$280.09 1/2 balance due widow because of insufficiency of crop and stock on hand

This 21^st of March 1837.

[signed] Cason G. SPENCER, Seth GIBBS, Caleb SPENCER, Josiah V. BLACKWELL, J.P.

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Negroes	Value
Melvina, Tom, Sylvester, Harriet, Reding	$2258.33
_____, Calvin, Alexander, Caleb	$1658.32
Phillis, Rebecca, Maria, Amos, Lewis	$1583.32
Ginney, Bathia, Oliver, Avrey	$1225.00
_____, Theodore, Alfred, Emily	$1200.25
Getton, George	$800.00
Richard	$816.66
Emanuel	$600.00
Washington	$500.00
Little Silvia	$533.33
Rhoda	$616.66
York	$150.00
July	$150.25
Jack Rew	$300.00
Sylvia	$50.00
Jim	$366.66
Matilda	$550.00
Tempey	$116.66

Negroes	Value
Janet, Sutton, Ned, Ellen, Russell, Bezar	$2306.66
Peg, Bell, Caroline, Joseph	$1791.66
Little Patience, Orestes, Ben, Diana	$1624.99
Violet, Betty, Anne, Susan	$1283.32
Pat, Prince, Julie, Marcellas	$1199.99
Cuff	$800.00
Little Jack	$716.66
Dave	$733.33
Kent, Patience	$453.66
Amey	$516.66
Jane	$566.66
Mingo	$266.66
Old George	$266.25
Ned	$366.00
Gabe	$25.00
Ross	$283.33
Dinnis	$700.00
Kizia	$700.25