Sept 2005

He is buried in the chancel of St. Mary's Church. His will was probated in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. source: Colonial Families in the U.S.

Leicestershire: Leicester - Register of St. Mary, 1600-1738

Calendar of Wills Proved and of Administrations Granted in the Commissary Court of the Peculiar and Exempt Jurisdiction of Groby, 1580-1800.

Register for the Parish of St. Mary, Leicester.

1604. Baptisms, Marriages and Burials.

County: Leicestershire

Country: England

Edmund Abney, gent., buried 01 Apr 1604

Burial: Unknown, Chancel of St. Mary's Church³

Will: Probated in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury³

He entered his pedigree with the Heralds of the college of Arms on their visitation to Leicester in 1619. He d. 1634, and is also buried in the chancel of St. Mary's. His will and inventory are in the District Registry of the High Court of Leicester. Source: Colonial Families of the U.S.

She was from Stapleford County of Leichester. Source: Colonial Families of the U.S.

He married Bathshua in the troublous times of the Civil Wars and was buried in the chancel of St. Mary's on 3rd May. He left no will, and the administration of is estate was granted to his widow May 1661 by the prerogative Court of Canterbury. Source: Colonial Families of the U.S.

Néel de Aubigné who accompanied William "The Conqueror" to England from his ancestral home 25 miles north of Cherbourg, France, was my ancestor.

I was baptized at St. Mary’s, Leicester, England, 11 July 1613, the son of Paul Abney and Mary Brokesby. My wife, Bathshua, and I were the parents Abraham Abney who died in England, and Paul Abney and Dennett Abney, of Virginia.

They buried me in the chancel of St. Mary’s on 3 May 1661. Since I left no will, the Prerogative Court of Canterbury granted my widow administration of my estate May 1661.

Bathshua married second Rev. Joseph Lee (1620-1694), the rector of Cotesbach, County of Leicester, at St. Mary de Castro in Leicester, 7 February 1663/4. Their only child, little Bathshua Lee, died before she was two months old.

After making her will in the borough of Leicester 8 January 1706/7, Bathshua lived another five years and was buried at St. Mary de Castro 31 August 1712. They proved her will the next month, 22 September 1712. She left an estate of just £9:13:2 Source: John W. Pritchett

Bathshua’s will of 8 January 1706/7 named as her executor widow Anne Orton of Leicester and Anne’s sons, William Orton. The will of her husband, Joseph, had identified William Orton as a "mercer," or textile dealer.

Will of Bathshua Lee

8 January 1706/7

In the Name of God Amen. I Bathshua Lee of the Burough of Leicester in the County of Leic., widdow being weak in Body but of sound and perfect mind and memory thanks be to God. Yet considering the nessity of my naturall life doe make and ordaine this to be my last Will and Testament in manner and forms following. That is today I first give and bequeath my Soul into the hands of Almighty God my Creator hoping to be saved by and through the alone meritts of Jesus Christ my Savious and Redeemer And my Body I committ to the Earth from whence itt came to be buryed in a decent manner att the discretion of my Executors hereinafter named And as touching that worldy Estate which God of his Goodness had bestowed upone me I dispose thereof as follows.

In primis. I give and bequeath unto m. Edmund Spencer of the said Burough of Leicester, That my Booke being the Third Volume of Sermons of the late Reverend Thomas Manton Dr. in Devinity.

Item. I give and bequeath unto Anne Orton of the Burrough aforesaid widdow and William Orton her son five shillings apiece.

Item. I give and bequeath All the rest and residue of my goods and Chattles and personal Estate whatsoever after all my debts and funeral Expenses are paid and dischared there of if any shall then remaine unto my Son Dannett Abney. And I hereby make nominate and appoint the said Anne Orton and William Orton the Joint Executors of this my last will and Textaments, revoking all forms & Writts by me ever made. In Witness whereof I the said Bathsua Lee have heretofore sett my hand and Seale thie Eighth day of January Ann Dom 1706. Source: John W. Pritchett

Bap. at St. Mary's 14th Jan. 1652-53; went to the Spanish Main and Virginia as a Lieutenant on the Frigate Josiah; settled in Nansemond county, Virginia., as a planter 1690, and d. there circa 1696; m. Mary Lee. Source: Colonial Families in the U.S.

Evidently through his cousin, Sir Thomas Abney, Lord Mayor of London, Paul secured a place on a sloop in the Virginia trade with the rank of Lieutenant on Sept 15, 1679. After 1686 he remained in Virginia and had his brother Dannett bring his fiancee, Mary Lee, from England. After Paul's death Dannett married her. Source: Darla Meng

Paul Abney, son of George and Bathshua (—) Abney, was baptized at St. Mary’s, Leicester, 22 January 1653/4. Lt. Paul Abney arrived in Virginia in 1690 on the frigate Josiah and settled in Nansemond County. His wife was said to be Mary Lee, a daughter of Joseph Lee, but there is no evidence.

Paul was alive in 1686 and died about 1696.

One known son, George Abney, later lived near the family of Paul’s brother Dennett Abney presumably because this uncle raised him. Other unplaced Abneys were in the Colony and could have been sons of Paul Abney. Another Paul Abney who witnessed the will of Dennett Abney may have been a son. Source: John W. Pritchett

Dannett baptized at St. Mary's, 26th Feb. 1659; came with his step-brother, John Lee, of Nansemond County, 1692, married Mary, became a planter, and having done his share in helping to conquer the forests, d. in March 1733. From him descend Capt. Nathaniel Abney of the Revolution, and his cousin Dr. Nathaniel Abney, a surgeon in the Revolution, both of whom had removed to South Carolina prior to that time, Col. Joseph Abney of the Civil War, Dr. John Pope Abney, Dr. John Bey Abney and Dr. Mathew Wills Abney, surgeons in the same war, from that State and Captain William Abney of Augusta County, Virginia. Source: Colonial Families in the U.S.

July 7, 1724

King William County., Virginia

Grantee

Page A

280 Acres of land in St. Paul’s Parrish, Hanover County, 400 acres in St. George Parrish Spotsylvania County, Virginia.

John Wilkins of St. George parish Spotsylvania County, Planter to Dannett Abney, Senr. of St. Margaret’s Parish King Wm. County., cooper and Dannett Abney Junr. Of St. George Parrish, Spotsylvania County carpenter 4600 lbs tobacco and 280 acres of land in St. Paul’s Parish Hanover County, 400 acres in St. George Parrish Spotsylvania granted said Wilkins by patent Received July 7, 1724. James Conner by virtue of a power of attorney, did acknowledge "Mary Wilkins" right of dower of her said husband’s land. Note: This land record was originally published in "Virginia County Records – Spotsylvania County, 1721-1800 Volume I" edited by William Armstrong Crozier.

Virginia Land, Marriage, and Probate Records, 1639 – 1850

Abney, Dannitt, Spotsylvania County. d. Feb.5,1732,

Wit. Paul Abney, Abner Abney, William Trusty, Mary Abney.

Ex. Mary Abney.

Leg. wife, Mary Abney to whom is given the entire estate and upon her death she is to give to the children that are most dutiful to her.

"I was baptized in St. Mary’s Church, Leicester, England, 26 February 1659/60 and was in Virginia by 20 April 1684 when John Lee secured a patent to 960 acres in Upper Parish of Nansemond County, Virginia.

I lived out my life in present-day Spotsylvania County where Mary and I reared perhaps as many as seven children. Dennett, Abraham, Barsheba, and Rebecca settled in Halifax County, Virginia, and Nathaniel, in South Carolina.

You might say I was in the container business. Nearly everything, including tobacco, transported to and from Virginia was shipped in barrels or casks. I was a cooper — I made and repaired barrels for a living.

I was in my 70s when I prepared a will that Paul Abney, Abner Abney, William Trusty, and my daughter-in-law Mary Abney, "ye younger," witnessed 5 February 1732/3. Unlike most Colonial fathers, I did not divide my estate among my children, but left it to Mary, known as "ye elder," to distribute the estate to our children "who were most dutiful to her." By the way, "ye" is pronounced the. " Source: John W. Pritchett

"Record fragments show Dennett Abney bought 200 acres in King William County from James Honey and his wife, Margaret Dixon, in 1704. This was part of a 600-acre patent in King William (later Spotsylvania) County the Honeys got 23 October 1703. Among the Honey headrights for this patent was Thomas Hill whose son would marry Dennett’s daughter.

Dennett Abney appeared several times in the court records of Spotsylvania County. He sued John Kingbrow 1 September 1724 but they dismissed the case the next month. He served on a grand jury 4 May 1725, and registered his earmark — over-keel and under-keel on right ear, crop on left — on 1 November 1726. With George Carter and John Wilkins, the court twice, 6 June 1727, ordered him to appraise some cattle at issue in lawsuits.

On 22 June 1722 John Wilkins secured a patent to 400 acres in King William (now Spotsylvania) County next to Christopher Smith. On 7 July 1724, he sold this tract along with 280 acres in St. Paul’s Parish of Hanover County to Dennett Abney Sr. of St. Margaret’s Parish, King William County, cooper, and Dennett Abney Jr., of St. George’s Parish of Spotsylvania County, carpenter. The Abneys paid 4,600 pounds of tobacco.

On 28 September 1728 Dennett Abney and Thomas Hill got 419 acres next to Dennett Jr. When Zachary Lewis Gent. got 1,000 acres the same day, his neighbors included Dennett Abney and Thomas Hill. Zachary Lewis (1702-1765) was a distinguished lawyer, a vestryman of St. George’s Parish (1728), and a representative to the Virginia House of Burgesses (1758-61).

Dennett Abney was living 2 October 1733 when Dennett Abney Sr. of Spotsylvania County, planter, and Mary, his wife, and Dennett Abney Jr. of Hanover County, planter, and Mary, his wife, conveyed the 400 acres they bought from John Wilkins to Humphrey Hill. " Source: John Pritchett

His last will and testament

"Exactly one year after Dennett wrote his will, widow, Mary, presented it to the court and they ordered Dennett Abney Jr., heir-at-law, to appear and state whether he objected to the will. The court admitted the will to record 7 February 1733/4. Mary sold 209 acres — half the 419 acres her husband held with Thomas Hill — to Edwin Hickman 4 November 1735. The Abneys then disappeared from the records of Spotsylvania.

Dennett Abney did not identify his children by name so we cannot identify them all. Dennett’s brother, Paul Abney, of Nansemond County, died about 1696 and we believe Dennett raised his children of whom George Abney was one. Paul Abney who witnessed Dennett Abney’s will may have been another. We postulate Dennett was the father of these Abney men who surrounded him a generation later: Dennett Abney, Abraham Abney, and Nathaniel Abney. His daughter Rebecca Abney married Edward Dean and it is likely that a daughter named Barsheba Abney married Thomas Hill. Two were definitely Ursula and Paul." Source: John W. Pritchett

Other unplaced Colonial Virginia Abneys were undoubtedly descendants of brothers, Dennett Abney or Paul Abney. Daniel Abney was on the Halifax County poll lists in 1764 and 1765 and James Abney was on the Halifax County poll lists in 1765.

Although they were in the colony before 1700, no Abney paid quit rents in 1704. The Abney family lived probably in the area of King William County that became Spotsylvania County in 1720. They appeared first in Spotsylvania County records about 1724 and held land in Henrico County in the 1740s though they apparently lived in Hanover County during this time. By 1749 four Abneys were in Lunenburg County in the area that became Halifax County in 1752: Dennett Sr., Dennett, George, and Abraham. Many Abneys were later in Edgefield District, South Carolina. Only one Abney — Reuben Abney — appeared in the enumeration of heads of households in Virginia in 1782-5. Ten Abneys served during the Revolution from South Carolina. By 1810 only two Abneys were in the Virginia census: Isabella Abney and William Abney of Augusta County. Both were descendants of my Dennett Abney. Source John W. Pritchett

Dennett’s wife, Mary —, is thought to have been Mary Lee, a daughter of his stepfather, Joseph Lee, and the widow of his brother Paul Abney. Not only is there no evidence of such a connection, there is no evidence that Joseph Lee had a daughter named Mary. Source: John W. Pritchett

Was mayor in 1770. Source: Colonial Families in the U.S.

George of Henrico Parish, Virginia; m. Unity; was a planter, and owned lands in Henrico, Lunenberg, Halifax and Charlotte Counties. He d. on his plantation in Halifax County 1766. His will was proved there on the 16th Oct. 1766. Source: Colonial Families of the U.S.

30 Aug. 1728

p. 206

Thomas East, Sr. of St. Pauls Parish, Hanover County, planter, to George Abney of same, for 190 lbs tobacco, on north side of James River on Gillies Creek, bounded by John Bailey and the creek, 200 acres; part of 400 that East purchased of John Robinson 1 Aug. 1704, the 400 being divided between George Abney and John Lefon.

Wit: Thomas (T) East, Jr., John ( ) Robertson

Alex’r (+ ) Robinson

Signed: Thomas (T) East) Recorded 1st Mon. Sept 1728

20 Jun. 1733

Daniel & Abraham Abney, 570 a NL, Henrico County., N. side James R.; white oaks being formerly John Robinsons corners; c. of George Abney; W. side of Hell Garden Path parting the sd. George Abney, Daniel Abney & Abraham (p. 72) Abney; S. br. Of Gilly’s Cr.; crossing the main Rd. 20 Jun. 1733

January 1, 1735-36

Proceffioned the following lines. Between John Stweed and William Finney; Between William Finney and Judith Cocke. January ye 12, Between Mr. Jofeph Mayo and Wilbfbier Marrien; between Mr. James Frankling; Between Thomas Robertfon and Eln’r Williams; Between Mr. Jofeph Mayo and Thomas Robertfon. January ye 125th, Between James Frankling and Thomas Robertfon; Between Thomas Robertfon and William Burton; William Burton and Alex’r Robertfon and Jofeph Mayo; Between Alexander Robertfon and Abram and George Abney…

Source Vestry Book of St. John’s Church, Henrico County. Virginia p. 29

Isaac Winston Pltf. vs George Abney, Deft. Petition exhibited for pounds 2:8d; curr. & 5 lbs. tobo. due by bill under Deft. hand & seal dated June 2, 1736. Judgement for Pltf. against Deft. for the sd. sum and cost of this suit & 7s:6d: as a lawyers fee. Feb 5, 1738. Valentine Papers Vol. 1-4 1864-1908 p.66.

St. Johns Church

Seventh precinct. All below the mouth of Gilley’s Creek and Corneliuf’s, on James River, and to Extend back as far as Seven pines Road, and as low as the Southern Branch Bridge. ffrans. Redford, Gilly, Marrin and George Abney are proceffioners.

3 June 1737

p. 623

John Leson of Henrico County., to William Spragins, of same, for 700 lbs tobacco, 54 acres on south side of Gilleys Creek

Witness: Pleasant Cocke, George Abney

Signed: John Leason Recorded 1st Mon. June 1737

Anthana, wife of John, relinquished her dower rights.

January 1, 1740

In Obedience to an order of Veftry, held of Henrico Parifh the 21ft day of July 1739, we, the subscribers, have been in proceffion and renewed the Bounds of the following lands, viz:….

/s/ Per Gillie Marrin

/s/ George Abney

Source Vestry Book of St. John’s Church, Henrico County. Virginia p.57

Lunenburg County

Tithables list taken by William Caldwell in 1749. Contributed by W. S. Morton

Abney, Dennet 1

Abney, Dennet, Sr. 0

Abney, George 1

Abney, Abraham 1

(Surv.d R.W.) Jas. Cary enters 50 acres joining the upper line of Mattock Mays’s Tract on Cutawbo Cr. Transferred to Geo. Abney

Source: Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries in the present Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin, and Patrick) p. 29

(Void) Geo. Abney enters 200 Acres Beginning on William May’s back line then off. Pd. R.W. 9/8 Rts. Rts. Drawn

Source: Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries in the present Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin, and Patrick) p. 51

(Surv.d J.T) Geo: Abney enters for 400 Acres of land on Stinking Rr. Beg: at the three forks running up and down. Supposed to be on Majr. Stiths Book.

Source: Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries in the present Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin, and Patrick) p. 54

Granted 200 a in Lunenberg County, Virginia by King George II, Aug 20, 1750.

About 1750

… Abney 400 on that side of the above … of Meads next to the Indian Creek thence extend … and round for Complement.

And

… 400 Acres on Ellis’s Creek adjoining Abney’s …

And

… the Branches of Cuttawbo Creek adjoining Abneys upper line …

Source: Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries in the present Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin, and Patrick) p. 118

May 16, 1755

Ordered that George Abney, Thomas Prewit, and William Russell, do view the way from Hunt’s Ferry to the said William Russells.

Plea Book 1, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1755

William Russell and George Abney, 2 of the persons appointed to view the road from Hunts Ferry on Staunton to said Russell, returned a report.

Plea Book 1, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1755 p. 47

Thomas Tabb, Plt, vs George Abney, Deft, On a petition for 4 pounds 9 shillings & 4 pence said to be due by acct. This day came the plt by his atty, but the deft did not appear. Said account being produced, judgment for plt for said debt + costs & 7 shillings & 6 pence for an attorney’s fee.

Plea Book 1, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1755 p. 53

Page 87. Ordered that Abraham Abney, George Abney, and John Dean view, lay off, and mark the best and most convenient way from the dwelling house of William Vaughan to said William’s plantation in his low grounds on the River.

Plea Book 1, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1755

George Abney is appointed surveyor of the road leading from Russells Road to Hunts ferry. Ordered that Abraham Abney, Thomas & William Spraggins and their tithables, Jas Norrell & his tithes, Thomas Prewett "& his", John Farmer, and John Willard, be his gang & that they clear & keep the road in repair.

Plea Book 1, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1755 p. 88

The Churchwardens of the Parish of Antrim bind Nanny and Sarah, daughters of Lucy Valentine to George Abney.

Plea Book 1, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1755 p. 83

March 18, 1756

Ordered that Abraham Abney, George Abney, and John Deen, do view, lay off, and mark the best and most convenient way from the dwelling plantation of William Vaughan to his, said William’s plantation in his low grounds.

Plea Book 1, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1755 p. 113

The former order made here for Abraham Abney, George Abney, and John Dean to view, lay off and mark the best and most convenient way from the D___.. of William Vaughan to his said, said Vaughan’s … not being performed is discharged… proceed no further.

Plea Book 2, Halifax County, Virginia 1755 – 1758 p. 75

George Abney is appointed Constable in place of Nathaniel Abney, who is discharged from that office. Ordered that said George go before a magistrate of H, to qualify.

Plea Book 2, Halifax County, Virginia 1755 – 1758 p. 93

20 Joseph L. Hunt – Inventory & Appraisement

…. Appraisers: George Abney, Richard Brown, John Owen

Returned: 18 March 1756

Source Will Book 0

1752 – 1773, Halifax County, Virginia. P. 2

Rachel Hunt named Administratrix of Joseph Hunt, dec’d with James Hunt and George Abney her securities.

And

On motion of Rachel Hunt, Admrx. Of Joseph Hunt, dec’d, John Owen, Richard Brown, William Vaughan and George Abney, or any three of them, to value the personal estate and negroes (if any) and report.

Plea Book 1, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1755 p.97

1 May 1756

Thomas Spraggin, 454acs. Lunenburgh County. on the S side of Catawbo Cr. Adj. Max, Thomas, Hodges, George Abney & Abraham Abney; 16 Aug 1756, p. 70 45 Shill.

Virginia Land Patents Book #33, VGSQ Vol. XXXII, #2, 1 May 1994

21 Pursuant to an Order of the County Court of Halifax bearing Date the Seventeenth Day of July last past for this Vestry to appoint Processioners & according to Law. Whereupon it is Ordered that William Vaughan, George Abney, Thomas Prewet and Abraham Abney do Procession the Bounds of every particular Persons Lands from the Mouth of Buckskin up Stanton to the Mouth of Childrey, up Childrey to the head thereof, thence to the head of the Couth Fork of Terrible, and down the same to the Courthouse Road, thence to the beginning. And it is further Ordered that the Processioners aforesaid begin their said Work on the first Monday in January next, and take and return to the Vestry on or before the last Day of March next ensuing an Account of every Persons Land they shall so Procession and of the Persons present at the same, and what Lands in their Precincts they shall fail to Procession and the particular Reasons of such failure.

Source: Vestry Book of Antrim Parish, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1817 p. 17

Ordered that George Abney and Robert King View the Church near Hannah’s which Richard Brown undertook the building of and Report to the next Vestry their Opinions of the Strength and Workmanship thereof.

Source: Vestry Book of Antrim Parish, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1817

p. 25

The former Order made for George Abney and Robert King to View the Church built by Richard Brown near John Hannah’s not being performed the same is discharged and it is Ordered that the said George Abney and Nathaniel Hunt do View the said Church and Report their Opinions of the goodness and whether the same be done in a Sufficient Workman like manner to the next Vestry

Source: Vestry Book of Antrim Parish, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1817 p. 31

Spraggins, William.

12 May 1759.

Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.

Location: Halifax County. Description: 400 acres on the branches of Catawba Creek adjoining George Dennet and Abraham Abneys land. Source: Land Office Patents No. 34, 1756-1765, p. 270 (Reel 33-34). Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

Abney, George.

20 August 1760.

Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41. Location: Lunenburg County. Description: 420 acres on the branches of Stanton river adjoining James Hunt, Cunningham &c. Source: Land Office Patents No. 34, 1756-1765, p. 657 (Reel 33-34). Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

November Court 1760

Page 182

Ordered that George Abney, to whom Ann and Sarah Valentine, poor orphans, were bound by the Churchwardens… next Court and that he then and there produce the indentures by which sd orphans were bound.

Halifax County Plea Book 3, 1760

February Court 1761

Page 194

Ordered that the Churchwardens of Antrim Parish do bind Sarah and Ann Valentine to George Abney

Halifax County Plea Book 1761

360 a in Lunenberg County, Virginia by King George II, July 1, 1761 beginning at Dannett Abney Jr's and Abraham Abney's four corners. Source John Hensell.

Abney, George.

1 July 1761.

Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.

Location: Lunenburg County. Description: 360 acres adjoining his own and the lines of Dennit and Abraham Abney. Source: Land Office Patents No. 33, 1756-1761 (v.1, 2, 3 & 4 p.1-1095), p. 1041 (Reel 31-32). Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

Virginia Land Patents, Book 33, VGSQ Vol. XXXIII, #2, 1 May 1995

16 March 1762, p. 289

George Abney of Halifax County. to Mattox Mays of same, for pound 40, 200 acres on both sides of Mayses Cr, beg. At a red oak thence north … along Abraham Abneys line…the Saplin Ridge… All houses, orchards, gardens…

Signed George Abney, Unity Abney

Wit: Nat. Abney, Sam. Abney, William Hill, Joseph Mayes

Unity , wife of George Abney relinquished her right of dower.

Deed Book 1, 1752 – 1759 p. 60

May Court 1762

A deed from George Abney to Mattox Mayes was ack., and Unity, the wife of sd George, relinquished dower; OR.

Halifax County Plea Book 1762

June Court 1763

Page 60

Nathaniel Terry, Gent, Plt, vs George Abney, Deft, Ona petition. The parties having agreed, suit dismissed.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1763 – 1764 (Plea Book 4)

Abney, George.

27 June 1764.

Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41. Location: Halifax County. Description: 400 acres on the branches of Mays’s Creek adjoining the land of William Roy. Source: Land Office Patents No. 35, 1762-1764 (v.1 & 2 p.1-556), p. 537 (Reel 35). Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

6 November 1764, p. 402

George Abney of Halifax County. to Charles Harway (also Harraway) of the other part, for pound 51, 360 acres, beg. At a red oak cor. Bet. Sd Abney & Mattock Mayes, thence south…an oak bet. Sd Abney & Thos. Spraggins,… William Glass’ line… R. Robertson Hunt’s line… it being the same tract that Nathl. Abney now lives on… All houses, orchards, gardens, fences…

Signed: George Abney

Wit: Leonard Keeling, Wm. Abney, George Tillery

Recorded 20 June 1765

Halifax County, Virginia, Deed Books 2,3,4,5 & 6, 1579 – 1767, p. 136

April Court 1765

Page 37

A deed from George Abney to Charles Haraway was proved by the oath of one of the witnesses, and OC.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1764 – 1766 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 1)

June Court 1765

Page 57

A deed from George Abney to Charles Harraway was ack and OR.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1764 – 1766 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 1)

September Court 1765

Page 189

George Abney and William Hill, Plts, vs John Martin, Deft, In Case. This day came the parties by their attys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, William Womack, Richard Perryman, Abraham Little, Robert Throcknorton, Benjamin Dickson, (Page 190) Jeremiah Morroh, Henry Hardin, John Wade, Ephraim Hill, Richard Murphy, Adam Loving, and Francis Bucknall, who say that the Plts have sustained damages by reason of the breach of a certain promise and assumption by the Deft to the Plts made, and their costs, to 9 pounds 10 shillings. Judgment for the Plts for their damages afd, and their costs.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1764 – 1766 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 1)

September Court 1765

Page 220

Thomas Cobbs, Gent, Sheriff, Plt, vs George Abney, Danat Abney, Thomas Spragins, and William Hill, Defts, In Debt.

This day came the Plt by Paul Carrington, his atty, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit: Robert Throcknorton, Jeremiah Morroh, Henry Harden, John Wade, Ephraim Hill, Richard Murphy, Adam Loving, and Francis Bucknall, who say that the Plt has sustained damages by reason of the breach of the condition of the Writing Obligatory in the declaration mentioned, besides his costs, ….

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1764 – 1766 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 1)

October 1765

211 George Abney – Will

"..weak in body and perfect mind & memory.."

To my son Dennat Abney 240 acres adjoining John Fuquas land in Sherlot County. To my well beloved wife the plantation whereon I now dwell with the stock & furniture & empliments thereon during her life it being part of 400 acres & is to contain 200 acres. To my well beloved son Samuel Abney 200 acres being part of sd 400 adjoining Captain Spragins land & James Norell, Junr.s land on the Great Creek. To my well beloved son William Abney 200 acres adjoining William Glass & Charles Harroway. I give the plantation & stock with moveable at his mothers decease unto my well beloved son Michael Abney (Cum on ere).

Exr: Sons Samuel Abney & William Abney my soal executors Wit: Nath.l Barksdale, Thos. Spragen, James Norrell, Senr., William Hill

WP 16 October 1766. Proved by three of wit. The Executors refusing to take upon them the execution hereof, Certificate granted to David George.

Sec: Isaac Read & John Williams.

Source Will Book 0

1752 – 1773, Halifax County, Virginia. P. 34

July Court 1766

Page 254

Ordered that the widow, relict, and executrix, Samuel Abney, and Wiliam Abney, executors of the will of George Abney decd, be summoned to appear at the next Court to produce sd will.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1764 – 1766 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 1)

October Court 1766

Page 381

The will of George Abney, decd, was exhibited in Court and proved by the oaths of 3 of the witnesses, and OR. And the executors therein appointed refusing to act, on the motion of David George, certificate for obtaining letters of administration of the estate of the sd Testator is granted him, he having, with Isaac Read and John Williams, Gent., his securities, entered into bond.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1766 – 1767 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 2)

October Court 1766

Page 382

On the motion of David George, Administrator of George Abney, decd, it is ordered that Mattox Mays, Nathaniel Barksdell, Thomas Spragins, and Robert Robinson Hunt, do value the personal estate and Negroes (if any) of sd George Abney, and return an inventory and appraisement.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1766 – 1767 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part

8 November 1766 by James MacCraw, Samuel Abney, Benjamin Abbott, Charles Hunt, Unity Abney, Thomas Spragins, Charles Cobbs, Daniel Jones, Samuel Crafford, Dennett Abney, Sam Norrel, Nat Barksdale.

Total: 35.11.5. ¾

Signed Jas. Bates, Nath.l Barksdale

Returned: 20 July 1769

December 1766. We have settled the current value of the estate of George Abney, decd & find in the Admrs. hands a balance of 2.0.1. ¾

Signed: Jas. Bates, Nath.l Barksdale

Returned 20 July 1769

Source Will Book 0

1752 – 1773, Halifax County, Virginia. P. 43

18 December 1766

214 George Abney – Inventory & Appraisement

Among items listed: cattle, hogs, horses, mares, colt, household goods, churn, carpenters tools.

Sworn as the law directs

Dated: 16 October 1766 Total 42.8.3

Appraisers: Nath.l Barksdale, Thos Spragen, Mattox Mays

Returned: 18 December 1766

Source Will Book 0

1752 – 1773, Halifax County, Virginia. P. 34

Spraggins, Thomas.

23 February 1767.

Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.

Location: Halifax County. Description: 400 acres on the branches of Cuttawbo Creek adjoining George Abney’s land. Source: Land Office Patents No. 36, 1764-1767 (v.1 & 2 p.557-1083), p. 1026 (Reel 36). Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

8 November 1768

George Abney – Accounts Current

Due 8 February 1768 to David George

Int. on do 15 May 1765 to this date which is 1 yr 8 mo & 23 days. To a lawyers fee, 1766 September to a subpano for a sit. To prove Abneys will. To Sheriff of Halifax for summoning Samuel Abney & Wm. Abney to produce George Abneys will. To pd for returning the widdor Abney not found on the summons. Summoning Wm. Hill, Thomas Spragins & James Norrell to prove Abneys will. To clerk of Halifax at suit of Yuille.

8 November 1766 to 5 pints of Rum gave to the buyers. To Secretary Nelsons tickets for tickets for record.

George Abney [1868.1.1] (-1766) was living St. Paul’s Parish, Hanover County, when he bought 200 acres on Gillie Creek in Henrico County from Thomas East Sr. of Hanover County 30 August 1728. George had wife Unity —. At the March Court 1741, Henrico admitted to record a deed conveying land from Abraham and George Abney to Robert Lee. Unity and Cassandra relinquished their dower right. George and Unity alone deeded land to Alexander Robertson at the March Court 1742.

Lunenburg County tithe lists show George Abney and Dennett Abney next to Mattox Mayes in 1748-1752.

George secured patents to three tracts in 1760-4: 420 acres on the branches of the Staunton River in Lunenburg (now Charlotte) County 20 August 1760, 360 acres next to his land and that of cousins Abraham Abney and Dennett Abney 1 July 1761, and 400 acres on the branches of Mayes Creek in Halifax County 27 June 1764. When he sold 200 acres on Mayes Creek to Mattox Mayes 16 March 1762, Unity relinquished her dower right. Yet no wife relinquished a dower right 6 November 1764 when George sold 360 acres — land on which Nathaniel Abney was living — to Charles Harraway.

George Abney was on the Halifax County poll list 17 July 1765.

George died in Halifax County in October 1766 (will dated 13 Oct. 1765, recorded 16 Oct. 1766). He identified four sons and no daughters in his will and though his wife was still alive he did not mention her by name. Nathaniel Barksdale, Thomas Spraggins, James Norell Sr., and William Hill witnessed his will. He devised 810 acres to his sons. The nominated executors refused executorship and the court granted certificate of administration to David George. They inventoried his estate 16 October 1766 and David George reported accounts current of George Abney 8 February 1768.

A son not named in his will was Nathaniel Abney identified as George’s son in a 1763-suit in Halifax County. A daughter was likely Dorcas, a daughter who traditionally joined her brothers in South Carolina. Source: John W. Pritchett

Will: 16 Oct 1765⁴⁶

July 7, 1724

King William County., Virginia

Grantee

Page A

280 Acres of land in St. Paul’s Parrish, Hanover County, 400 acres in St. George Parrish Spotsylvania County, Virginia.

John Wilkins of St. George parish Spotsylvania County, Planter to Dannett Abney, Senr. of St. Margaret’s Parish King Wm. County., cooper and Dannett Abney Junr. Of St. George Parrish, Spotsylvania County carpenter 4600 lbs tobacco and 280 acres of land in St. Paul’s Parish Hanover County, 400 acres in St. George Parrish Spotsylvania granted said Wilkins by patent Received July 7, 1724. James Conner by virtue of a power of attorney, did acknowledge "Mary Wilkins" right of dower of her said husband’s land. Note: This land record was originally published in "Virginia County Records – Spotsylvania County, 1721-1800 Volume I" edited by William Armstrong Crozier.

Virginia Land, Marriage, and Probate Records, 1639 – 1850

Spotsylvania County. Virginia Records 1721-1800 by William Armstrong Crozier

On page 92 evidently a John Wilkins had died and his wife sold land to Dannett Abney Jr. The notice read: July 7, 1724, John Wilkins of St. Geo. Par,. Spts. County Planter to Dannett Abney, Junr of St. Geo. Par. Spts. County. Carpenter 4600 lbs Tob. and 280 a. of land in St, Pauls Par. , Hanover County. 400 a. in St. Geo. Par. Spts County. granted sd. Wilkins by patent. Witnesses; John Kembrow, John X. Gamball, John X. Dolly, Rec. July 7, 1724. James Conner by virtue of power of Attorney , did acknowledge "Mary Wilkins right of dower of her said husband's land."

20 Jun. 1733 Daniel & Abraham Abney, 570 a NL, Henrico County., N. side James R.; white oaks being formerly John Robinsons corners; c. of George Abney; W. side of Hell Garden Path parting the sd. George Abney, Daniel Abney & Abraham (p. 72) Abney; S. br. Of Gilly’s Cr.; crossing the main Rd. 20 Jun. 17

June 30, 1733, granted 570a in Henrico County., Virginia jointly with brother Abraham, which land lay near George Abney's.

Patented 2900a land in Hanover County., Virginia August 26, 1748.

August 9, 1759 sold 800a in Halifax County., Virginia to Nathaniel Spraggins.

Abney, Dannitt.

1733, 1734.

Part of index to Spotsylvania County Wills and Administrations (1722-1800)

p. 209-210. Will pro. 3 Mar. 1733/4. p. 212. Inv. rec. 2 Apr. 1734. Will Book A, 1722-1749 (Reel 26)

In the name of God, amen. I Dennet Abney of the county of Hanover and parish of St. Paul's; (being sick and weak in my body but of sound mind and memory) Do make & constitute this, my last Will and Testament in manner and form following, Viz. I give and bequeathe unto Jesus Christ my soul, ~ which I believe he has redeemed, and my body I commit to the earth in hopes of a Joyfull resurrection at the last day; As for my Temporal affairs ~ (as God has been pleased to blefs me with I give as follows. I do appoint my loving Wife Mary Abney, and George Sharrer & Thomas Perry my sons in Law executors of this my last Will and Testament,......... Item I give and bequeathe unto my son Reuben Abney this tract of Land in Hanover County whereon I now live, and a negro Girl called Nanney. I give and bequeathe unto my son in Law Thomas Spragens a Tract of Land in Lunenburg County containg one hundred and seven Acres and also in Hallifax County a tract of Land containg two hundred and fifty acres. I give and bequeathe unto Skip Richardson a tract of Land in Hallifax County in Cotobah Creek, containing three hundred acres. I give and bequeathe unto my brother Abraham Abney a tract of land in Hallifax County on the lower side of _____ Cotobah Creek Containing four hundred and fifty acres being the entry I bought of George Machan. ~ Item I empower my executors to sell a Tract of Land in Hallifax County laying on a branch commonly called Lick branch; containing eight hundred acres, which money after paying my lawful debts to be equally divided amongst my wife Mary Abney, Reubin Abney, Ruth Sharrar & Sarrah Abney Item, my six negroes Viz. Esquire Will, Roane Oak Will, Hagar, Janey, Hercules ~ I desire may be equally divided amongst my Wife, Reuben Abney, Ruth Sharrer and Sarah Abney, as they can agree among themselves. Item my Desire is if my wife Mary Abney should depart this life before my son Reubin Abney arives to the age of twenty one years, that then my son in law Thos Perry move to the place where I now live, & have the care & bringing up of my son Reubin Abney. Item if my son Reubin Abney depart this life before he have any lawful Ifhue, it is my desire that the land as I have already given to him be equally divided amongst Maacah Spragens, Ruth Sharrer, Millesent Perry ~ & Sarah Abney and the negroes, if he depart this life before he have lawful Ishue to be divided between Ruth Sharrer & Sarah Abney. Item I order that their shall be no appraisement upon my estate, nor any Inventory be returned to Court Signed by my hand & seal this third day November one thousand seven hundred & fifty six

Dannitt Abney [Seal]

Test

Thos Perry

William Wills

Nicholas Scherer

George Scherrer

At a Court held for Hanover County on Thursday the 7th day of July 1757 This last Will & testament of Dennet Abney deceased was exhibited in Court by Mary Abney the executrix therein named who took the oath of an Executor thereto, & was also proved by the oath of William Wills & Nicholas Scherrer two of the Witnefses thereto & admitted to record

Test

William Pollard DC.HG

January 1811 A copy Teste

Tho. Pollard DC.H.

"Dennett Abney Jr., speculative son of Dennett and Mary (—) Abney, had 400 acres in St. George’s Parish of Spotsylvania County 30 June 1726 and another 381 acres in Spotsylvania 28 September 1728.

Twice the Council granted large tracts of land to Dennett Abney Jr. In 1726 they granted 20,000 acres to him, Richard Hickman, and Edwin Hickman. In 1729 the Council granted 12,000 acres at the mouth of the Mechunk Creek in Goochland (now Fluvanna) County to Dennett Abney Jr., Abraham Abney, Richard Hickman, Edwin Hickman, Thomas Graves, and John Key. Richard Hickman was clerk of the Council from York County and Edwin Hickman was the sheriff of Spotsylvania County.

The court records of Spotsylvania County reflect the name of Dennett Abney Jr. On 3 November 1724, the court ordered Dennett Abney Jr. to be the overseer of a new road by the house of John Waller but Waller himself replaced Abney two years later, 2 November 1726. On 6 June 1727 they ordered him and Abraham Abney to appraise two horses at issue in a lawsuit. During November 1727 the court ordered Dennett Abney Jr. and Thomas Hill as witnesses in a lawsuit.

Dennett petitioned the court to appraise the improvements on his 381-acre land patent of 1728 on 7 September 1731. We presume Dennett did this to keep his patent from lapsing for lack of seating. A legislative act of 1720 gave patentees the right to petition their county court to have two independent citizens value their property as "sufficient proof of cultivation and improvement." Later that year, on 3-4 December 1731, Abney conveyed his 381-acre patent via deeds of lease and release to Zachary Lewis who secured it with another patent 28 September 1732. On 3 August 1732, the court dismissed a suit Joseph Brock brought against Dennett Abney Jr.

On 27 July 1733, Dennett Abney Jr. and wife, Mary —, of Hanover County sold 400 acres in Spotsylvania County — likely his patent of 30 June 1726 — to Richard Phillips. They acknowledged the deeds 2 October 1733.

Dennett Abney and Abraham Abney were in Henrico County on the north side of the James River 20 June 1733 when they got 570 acres next to some land they already owned and adjacent to George Abney. Dennett and Abraham held their land about ten years and Thomas Oakley got the patent to it 30 August 1744. On 20 August 1748, Dennett Abney secured a patent to 290 acres on the north side of the Chickahominy Swamp in Hanover County.

Although junior in Spotsylvania County he was senior when he got to Lunenburg County to distinguish him from his cousin Dennett Abney who lived there. Dennett Abney Sr. had land in Lunenburg County in 1749 but no tithables. William Spraggins was his overseer. The Spraggins family later intermarried with the Abneys and possibly an earlier family connection existed. Lunenburg County charged Dennett Abney Sr. on three tithes in 1750. Dennett bought 98 acres on Catawba Creek from Thomas Pruett in 1755.

On 12 May 1759 Dennett got 400 acres on both sides of the south fork of Catawba Creek in Lunenburg (later Halifax) County and 800 acres in Lunenburg (later Halifax) County on the Staunton River 10 August 1759. Catawba Creek is in far north Halifax County and flows into the Staunton (now Roanoke) River.

Dennett wrote his will in Hanover County naming children Reuben Abney, Ruth Shearer, Sarah Abney, Millicent Perry, and Maacah Spraggins (will dated 3 Nov. 1756, recorded 7 July 1757). Mary Abney, his widow, referred to it 10 November 1763 when she sold the 800 acres in Halifax County to Nathaniel Spraggins and a copy was later submitted to court. Source: John W. Pritchett

Paul Abney, son of Dennett and Mary (—) Abney, was baptized in Abingdon Parish, 24 December 1699.

Paul purchased 100 acres on Mountain Falls Creek from Anthony Pouncey 2 March 1742/3. His tract was in Albemarle County when he sold it to John Graves 2 March 1750/1, although he continued to own neighboring land. Source: John W. Pritchett

Mentioned in father's will, gave consent for marriage of granddaughter Elizabeth, daughter of William Abney, with Tandy Holman in 1786. source John Hensell

Physician and in 1742 presented a petition to the Virginia House of Burgesses, claiming discovery of a cure for cancer by some simples of the natural growth of the colony, and requested encouragement and reward after he had made the demonstration; went with his family to South Carolina circa 1769 and settled in District 96, after which he disposed of his Virginia holdings.

June 30, 1733 Granted 570a jointly with his brother Dannett Abney, Jr.

Patented 230a of land in Hanover County., Virginia Aug.20, 1748.

Patented 343a on Calloe Creek, Halifax County., Virginia May 23, 1763.

Granted 172a land in Hanover County., Virginia to Isaac Budney Oct. 4, 1745 and joined by his wife Cassandra in this grant.

Granted land in Halifax County., Virginia out of which he granted 250a to Thomas Spraggins on Feb. 18, 1757 and 400a to Thomas Childree, Dec. 2, 1756.

April 3, 1764 for 100 pounds he gave 400a in Halifax County., Virginia on Cullaboe Creek to Nathaniel Abney, which he patented in the Parish of Antrim on May 23, 1763.

July 2, 1778, Abraham Abney of Camden Dist. S. C. granted to Benjamin Vaughan 243a at Calbar, Halifax County., Virginia.

With Nathaniel Abney of Long Cane Mills, Dist. 96, South Carolina granted 400a in Antrim Parish, Halifax County., Virginia to Charles Gallaway, Feb. 18, 1775.

Virginia Family Histories #3 1600’s – 1800s, Genealogies of Virginia Families, Volume II, Graves Family of Spotsylvania County., page 43

"Thomas Graves was an assiduous purchaser and patentee of land and we find him in Orange, Goochland, Hanover, Louisa an Albemarle records. In (Exec. Journals of the Council, vol. 4, p. 202) he with Richard and Edwin Hickman, Dennet Abney Jr., Abraham Abney and John Key patented 12,000 acres in Goochland beginning at the mouth of Mechumps Creek on the north side of the north branch of James River."

20 Jun. 1733 Daniel & Abraham Abney, 570 a NL, Henrico County., N. side James R.; white oaks being formerly John Robinsons corners; c. of George Abney; W. side of Hell Garden Path parting the sd. George Abney, Daniel Abney & Abraham (p. 72) Abney; S. br. Of Gilly’s Cr.; crossing the main Rd. 20 Jun. 17

Gills, William.

20 September 1745.

Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.

Location: Hanover County. Description: 152 acres on the upper side of Beverdam Swamp adjoining Abraham Abney, and others. Source: Land Office Patents No. 22, 1743-1745 (v.1 & 2 p.1-631), p. 477 (Reel 20). Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

1749

Lunenburg County

Tithables list taken by William Caldwell in. Contributed by W. S. Morton

Abney, Dennet 1

Abney, Dennet, Sr. 0

Abney, George 1

Abney, Abraham 1

Abney, Abraham.

10 April 1751.

Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.

Location: Lunenburg County. Description: 250 acres on the south side of Stanton river. Source: Land Office Patents No. 29, 1749-1751 (v.1 & 2 p.1-532), p. 427 (Reel 27).

Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

21 Pursuant to an Order of the County Court of Halifax bearing Date the Seventeenth Day of July last past for this Vestry to appoint Processioners & according to Law. Whereupon it is Ordered that William Vaughan, George Abney, Thomas Prewet and Abraham Abney do Procession the Bounds of every particular Persons Lands from the Mouth of Buckskin up Stanton to the Mouth of Childrey, up Childrey to the head thereof, thence to the head of the Couth Fork of Terrible, and down the same to the Courthouse Road, thence to the beginning. And it is further Ordered that the Processioners aforesaid begin their said Work on the first Monday in January next, and take and return to the Vestry on or before the last Day of March next ensuing an Account of every Persons Land they shall so Procession and of the Persons present at the same, and what Lands in their Precincts they shall fail to Procession and the particular Reasons of such failure.

Source: Vestry Book of Antrim Parish, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1817 p. 17

1753

p. 62 14 October 1753 William Mays of Amelia County., to Abraham Abney of Lunenburg County. for pound 80, 196 acres on the south side of Stanton River, bounded by John Coles entry, William Roys survey, now patented for James Hunt and Mattox Mayes survey, now patented for Abraham Abney, which bounds will more fully appear by a patent granted to William Mays, decd. All houses, orchards, gardens, fences, woods, etc.

Signed: Wiliam (W) Mayes Anna, his wife, relinquished her right of dower

Wit: Nathaniel Abney, William Abney, Annahy Mayes

Recorded 16 October 1753

Source: Halifax County, Virginia Deed Book 1 1752-1759 p.15

1753

Deed of land from William Mays to Abraham Abney acknowledged, Ann Mays, wife of William, relinquished her right of dower.

Plea Book 1, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1755 p.60

George Abney is appointed surveyor of the road leading from Russells Road to Hunts ferry. Ordered that Abraham Abney, Thomas & William Spraggins and their tithables, Jas Norrell & his tithes, Thomas Prewett "& his", John Farmer, and John Willard, be his gang & that they clear & keep the road in repair.

Plea Book 1, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1755 p. 88

March 1756

Ordered that Abraham Abney, George Abney, and John Deen, do view, lay off, and mark the best and most convenient way from the dwelling plantation of William Vaughan to his, said William’s plantation in his low grounds.

Plea Book 1, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1755 p. 113

The former order made here for Abraham Abney, George Abney, and John Dean to view, lay off and mark the best and most convenient way from the D___.. of William Vaughan to his said, said Vaughan’s … not being performed is discharged… proceed no further.

Plea Book 2, Halifax County, Virginia 1755 – 1758 p. 75

1 May 1756

Thomas Spraggin, 454acs. Lunenburgh County. on the S side of Catawbo Cr. Adj. Max, Thomas, Hodges, George Abney & Abraham Abney; 16 Aug 1756, p. 70 45 Shill.

Virginia Land Patents Book #33, VGSQ Vol. XXXII, #2, 1 May 1994

Sanders, John.

16 August 1756.

Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.

Location: Lunenburg County. Description: 400 acres on the South side of Childry’s Creek adjoining Dennet and Abraham Abney’s lines. Source: Land Office Patents No. 34, 1756-1765, p. 95 (Reel 33-34). Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

p. 370 2 December 1757

Abraham Abney of Halifax County, to Thomas Childre, Gent. of same, for pound 40, 400 acres on the head of the middle fork of Catawbo Cr, and bounded by Thomas Prewit’s line, Thomas Spragins line, Elexander Nelson’s line, Thomas Watkin’ line and by sd Abney’s line. All houses, gardens, orchards, fences, woods, etc.

Wit: Nathaniel Abney, William Abney, Thomas Skiner

Memorandum of Livery & Seizure and Receipt 2 December 1757

Recorded (date not given)

Halifax County, Virginia

Deed Book 1, 1752 – 1759 p. 33

Spragin, William.

12 May 1759.

Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.

Location: Halifax County. Description: 400 acres on the branches of Catawba Creek adjoining George Dennet and Abraham Abneys land. Source: Land Office Patents No. 34, 1756-1765, p. 270 (Reel 33-34). Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

Easley, Hannah.

20 August 1760.

Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41. Location: Lunenburg County. Description: 794 acres on the north fork of Catawbo adjoining Abraham Abney &c. Source: Land Office Patents No. 34, 1756-1765, p. 662 (Reel 33-34).

Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

Abney, Abraham.

20 August 1760.

Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41. Location: Lunenburg County. Description: 110 acres on the north side of Stanton river adjoining Mackcans, and Cabbiniss’s lines. Source: Land Office Patents No. 33, 1756-1761 (v.1, 2, 3 & 4 p.1-1095), p. 870 (Reel 31-32). Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

Abney, George.

1 July 1761

Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.

Location: Lunenburg County. Description: 360 acres adjoining his own and the lines of Dennit and Abraham Abney. Source: Land Office Patents No. 33, 1756-1761 (v.1, 2, 3 & 4 p.1-1095), p. 1041 (Reel 31-32). Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

22 December 1761, p. 287

Nathaniel Abney and William Abney of Halifax County. to Mattox Mays of Lunenburg County, for pounds 65, 370 acres on both sides of Mayses Cr. Beg. At a red oak thence north…Ellis’s line… All houses, orchards, …

Signed: Nathaniel Abney, Wm. Abney

Wit: William Hill, Abra. Abney, Joseph Mayes, Joseph East, John Mayes

Recorded 20 May 1762

Deed Book 1, 1752 – 1759 p. 60

February Court 1762

Page 410

Abraham Abney, plt, vs John Bolling, Deft, In Case. This day came the parties by their attys, & thereupon came also a jury, to wit, Thomas Spencer, William Martin, Daniel Wall, James Daniel, John Scurlock, Ambrose Haley, James Faris, Jacob Chaney, Robert Warnock, John Baker, Benjamin Lawless, and John Blevins, who say the Deft did assume upon himself as charged, and assess Plt’s damages to 16 pounds 8 shillings and 4 pence half penny. Judgment for Plt for the damages afd.

Halifax County Plea Book 1762

February Court

Page 411

Abraham Abney is ordered to pay William Abney, a witness for him in his suit against Bolling, for 4 days’ attendance.

Halifax County Plea Book 1762

Mayes, Joseph.

25 September 1762.

Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.

See also the following surname(s): Mays.

Location: Halifax County. Description: 400 acres on the branches of the North fork of Catawbo Creek adjoining Abraham Abneys land. Source: Land Office Patents No. 35, 1762-1764 (v.1 & 2 p.1-556), p. 48 (Reel 35). Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

Hunt, Joseph.

25 September 1762.

Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.

Location: Lunenburg County. Description: 365 acres on the south side of the north fork of Catawbo Creek adjoining James Hunt, Abraham Abney &c. Source: Land Office Patents No. 35, 1762-1764 (v.1 & 2 p.1-556), p. 20 (Reel 35). Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

Abraham Abney

May 23, 1763

Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.

Note: Location: Halifax County. Description: 400 acres on the upper side of Cuttawbo Creek beginning at the mouth of Fall Branch. Source: Land Office Patents No. 35, 1762-1764 (v.1 & 2 p.1-556), p. 179 (Reel 35). Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

Abraham Abney

23 May 1763.

Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.

Location: Halifax County. Description: 343 acres on the branches of Cuttawbo Creek.

Source: Land Office Patents No. 35, 1762-1764 (v.1 & 2 p.1-556), p. 180 (Reel 35).

Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

About March 1768

Nathaniel Spragin and Epaphroditus White Returned here a report of Processioning by them performed since the second day of November last past in words and figures following. Halifax County Processioned John Butlers land & he Present & Elijah Hunt & he present & William Shields & he Present & Thomas Spragen & he Present & Thomas Richardson & he Present & John Richardon & he present & James Norrell & he present ship Richardson & he Present & Peter Royster & he Present & Abraham Abney & Saml. Abney. Present…

Source: Vestry Book of Antrim Parish, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1817

p. 97

Abraham Abney

20 July 1768.

Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.

Location: Halifax County.

Description: 295 acres on the branches of Catawbo Creek adjoining Thomas Prewit, Abraham Abney, &c. Source: Land Office Patents No. 37, 1767-1768, p. 352 (Reel 37).

Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

Mayes, Mattox.

20 July 1768.

Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.

Location: Halifax County. Description: 295 acres on the branches of Catawbo Creek adjoining Thomas Prewit, Abraham Abney, &c. Source: Land Office Patents No. 37, 1767-1768, p. 352 (Reel 37). Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

He furnished supplies to and assisted the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War:

State of South Carolina - 1781. To Bay horse taken into the service of Gen. Picken's Brigade, proven by oath of Samuel Mays and William Hill to be worth 60 pounds which they herein under their names and hands upon oaths have appraised this fourth day of June 1783 before me. /s/ D. Hopkins, J.P.

On October 4, 1783, Abraham Abney swore before D. Hopkins J.P. that a party of state troopers took from Nathaniel Abney one sorrel horse and one gray mare, the property of Nathaniel Abney, the horse worth 125 pounds and the mare worth 35 pounds.

Dr. Abraham Abney made claim for one bay horse lost in service in 1781, worth 60 pounds currency of sterling 22 121 1/2. Source: John Hensell

The ECHOLS (ECKHOLS, &C.) family is tied to the ABNEY's in at least 10 documents. (John ECHOLS m. Mary CAVE were the great grandparents of Lucy COLLINS m. Dr. Nathaniel ABNEY. These families

had been close for a while. Lucy's aunt Sarah MARCHBANKS m. Joseph HAWKINS. Dr. Abraham ABNEY sued the HAWKINS family (and won) in Spots. County., Virginia for tobacco owed him by John HAWKINS. There is

probably a kinship between these HAWKINS', but this is not yet proved.

Here's another (GREAT) connection. Edward DEAN's brother, Charles DEAN married Ursula MARCHBANKS. Ursula MARCHBANKS was sister to Lucy MARCHBANKS who m. Joseph COLLINS (parents of Lucy). Therefore, Lucy COLLINS was Charles DEAN's niece! Dr. Abraham ABNEY and Cassandra & had the

following issue:

1. Rebecca ABNEY m. Edward DEAN (he was liv. on Dr. Abraham's land in 1745. Bro. Chas. DEAN m.

Ursula MARCHBANKS).

2. Dr. Nathaniel ABNEY m. Lucy COLLINS (niece of Edward DEAN's brother, Charles DEAN).

3. Charles ABNEY (?) of Cheraw's District (not proved. only a very weak theory).

4. Cassandra ABNEY m. Dannett ABNEY (son of George ABNEY & Unity) - the reason Dannett

ABNEY was Edward DEAN’s brother-in-law.

5. "Gentleman" John ABNEY (?) m. Isabella (not proved - but John appears to have been Paul’s bro.)

6. Paul ABNEY m. Eleanor "Ellen" HAMILTON (Thomas Hamilton ABNEY b.ca.1792, claimed that

this Paul ABNEY was "own" [i.e. first] cousin to his grandfather, Samuel ABNEY. Since Dr. Abraham

ABNEY's family went to SC; and George ABNEY’s sons and one daughter went to South Carolina, I

believe Dr. Abraham is the uncle (of Samuel) who sired Paul (Samuel's first cousin. This also explains

how Paul Collins ABNEY got his first name). Earlier researchers believed Dr. Nathaniel ABNEY had a

brother named Paul. I believe they were "accidentally" correct, but they had the wrong Paul!

They had Pvt. Paul ABNEY/ABNER. The correct Paul was actually Paul ABNEY who m. Eleanor

HAMILTON!

Dr. Abraham ABNEY may have sired another son, William (not to be confused with Capt. William, son

of George; nor with Pvt. William of Albemarle & Amherst Cos., Virginia & Kentucky, son of John)

Since Edward DEAN called Dannett ABNEY (son of George) his "brother-in-law", many automatically

assumed that Rebecca ABNEY was Dannett ABNEY's sister...without searching for evidence to

prove out their guess (it was an easy assumption).

However, the author is certain that Rebecca and Cassandra were sisters (and the name Cassandra goes

a long way in supporting the author’s belief that she was a daughter of Dr. Abraham ABNEY & his wife,

Cassandra). Hence, Edward DEAN was Dannett ABNEY's bro.-in-law through their wives.

Source: R.R. Abney

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Abraham Abney, son of Dennett and Mary (—) Abney, was baptized in Abingdon Parish, 27 December 1702.

With Thomas Claiborne, Abraham petitioned for a grant of 500 acres on Gillie Creek in Henrico County 11 December 1728. Abraham was in Henrico County on the north side of the James 20 June 1733 when he and Dennett Abney got 570 acres next to some land they already owned and adjacent to cousin George Abney.

Both Abraham and Dennett Abney Jr. were county constables from the Ta River to the Northanna River. They appointed Abraham on 4 May 1731 though Dennett Jr. succeeded him a month later. On 2 November 1731 they reappointed Abraham and ordered Dennett Jr. to summon Abraham so they could swear him in. On 3 August 1732, they appointed Thomas Pulliam to succeed Abraham Abney who had left the county.

Abraham Abney sued William Cuddin in court 3 August 1732. Spotsylvania County continued the action 7 September 1732 and brought a judgement against Cuddin in favor of Abney 7 November 1732. A poor man, Cuddin could not satisfy the judgement and on 7 August 1733, Cuddin swore to a schedule of his estate and they released him. An Act of the General Assembly in 1736 later memorialized that "it shall and may be lawful for any person imprisoned for debt or damages, to discharge him or herself, by delivering a schedule of his or her whole estate, and taking the oath…"

Abraham had wife Cassandra —. At the March Court 1741, Henrico admitted to record a deed conveying land from Abraham and George Abney to Robert Lee. Unity and Cassandra relinquished their dower right. Abraham and Cassandra of Hanover County alone sold 172 acres on Gillie Creek to Isaac Breeding 4 October 1745. His brother-in-law Edward Dean was living on Abraham’s land that was part of a greater tract that had belonged to Abney.

On 16 October 1753 William Mayes acknowledged a deed to Abraham Abney for 196 acres on the south side of the Staunton River. This was likely the land on both sides of Mayes Creek upon which Halifax County granted Abraham license to build a grist mill in July 1755. During May 1755 the Assembly approved several new ferries including one to run from land of James Hunt across the Staunton River to land of Abraham Abney. This was probably the 250 acres he held 10 April 1751. Abraham Abney was embroiled in a lawsuit in Halifax County that required him to pay witness Elijah Hunt for nine days, seven times coming and going twenty-five miles, and two ferry tolls 20 November 1755.

Halifax County taxed Abney on 560 acres in 1755.

Absent a will, we cannot positively identify all the children of Abraham and Cassandra Abney. We presume he was the father of the Abneys who together were selling land that he had owned on Catawba Creek.

Source: John W. Pritchett

On 20 August 1760 Abraham got 110 acres on the north side of the Staunton River. Halifax County granted a ferry license to James Hunt 20 March 1755. On 23 May 1763, Abraham got two patents to land in Halifax County: 343 acres on the branches of Catawba Creek and 400 acres on the upper side of Catawba Creek beginning at the mouth of Falls Branch.

Abraham Abney was living in Halifax County 2 August 1757 when he sold 222 acres on the Staunton River that had belonged to William Westbrook to Thomas Spraggins. He sold 400 acres on Catawba Creek in Halifax County to Thomas Childers 2 December 1757. Thomas Childers was the son of John Childers and Frances Mayes, the sister of Mattox Mayes.

Abraham was still in Halifax 5 June 1758 when he sold 60 acres on the north side of the Staunton River to Joseph Holmes and 112 acres at the same place to William Mayes. Cassandra relinquished her dower rights. Nathaniel Abney Sr. witnessed both deeds.

During November 1760 Abraham and Cassandra Abney sold two tracts of land on the Staunton River in Halifax County. William Spraggins bought 20 acres and Nathaniel Barksdale bought 170 acres. Abraham, without Cassandra who was perhaps dead, sold 100 acres near the south fork of Catawba Creek to George Elliott in 1763.

Abraham Abney sold 400 acres on Bates Branch 8 April 1767: 200 acres to William Hill and 200 acres to Joseph Smith. Bates Branch was perhaps by then the name of a branch of Catawba Creek. Abraham was still living 6 November 1771 when a Halifax County deed mentioned land on Catawba Creek next to his property.

Joseph Mitchell Blair sold 130 acres on Bates Branch on 16 January 1777. The deed described the tract as part of an Abraham Abney patent of 400 acres lying on both sides of Bates Branch and bounded by lines of Travis Guthrey and Robert Brumfield. Source: John W. Pritchett

Received a grant of 640a situated in Orangeburg Dist. and lying in the fork between South Edisto River and Mactier Creek for pounds 14 18 8 Sterling on Jan 1, 1787. Source: John Hensell

March 1773

4 Mattox Mays – Will

".. being weak in body….

Exr: well beloved wife, Dorcas Mays , William Hill & Abney Mays

WD: 16 August 1772 s/Mattox Mayes

Wit: Elijah Hunt, John Glass, Casandra Abney

WP 18 March 1773. Presented by Dorcas Mays & William Hill tow to Exrs. & proved by wit. Liberty reserved to Abney Mays to join in sd probate when he shall think fit.

Halifax County, Virginia Will Book One 1773 – 1783

Virginia Tax Records, Lunenburg County Tithable List Taken by William Caldwell in 1749, Page 277

Spragen, Wm (overseer for Demit Abney) 1 - 2 negro

Pursuant to an order of the Court of the Count of Halifax bearing Date the Seventeenth day of August last past for this Vestry to appoint Processioners according to Law whereupon it is ordered that Thomas Spraggins, William Spraggins and Dennit Abney do Procession the bounds ….

Source: Vestry Book of Antrim Parish, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1817 p. 41

About 1754

On the petition of William Spraggins, setting forth that he has a Negro man that is blind and of no manner of use to him, therefore it is ruled by the Court that the said William be exempted from paying Public & H levies for the future for the said Negro.

Plea Book 1, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1755 p. 47

About 1754

George Abney is appointed surveyor of the road leading from Russells Road to Hunts ferry. Ordered that Abraham Abney, Thomas & William Spraggins and their tithables, Jas Norrell & his tithes, Thomas Prewett "& his", John Farmer, and John Willard, be his gang & that they clear & keep the road in repair.

Plea Book 1, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1755 p. 88

/august 1754

On motion of James Hunt, William Spragins is exempted from paying county levys.

Plea Book 1, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1755 p.97

1755

William Spragins – Will

To my son Thomas Spragins 20 acres part of tract I had of Abraham Abney beginning back corner that joins Nathaniel Abneys land, Catawbo Creek. To my son William one shilling starling which is all I give him. To my daughter Susanah one sh. st. To daughter Elizabeth one sh. st. To daughter Amie one sh. st. To daughter Glory one sh st. To my wife Martha the who tract of land whereon I now dwell 150 acres with the negroes & all moveable estate during space of time she bears my name & lives a widow. To my son Nathaniel the tract of land before mentioned at his mothers death or marriage. To my daughter Mary 100 acres part of land I had of Abra. Abney which tract to be divided into four tracts. Daughter Hanah 100 acres afores’d land, daughter Martha 100 acres afores’d land. At wifes death or marriage all moveable estate & negroes should be divided among my four children, Nathaniel, Mary, Hanah, & Martha and if one die, to be divided among those living.

WP 5 October 1755 /s/ William Spraggins

Wit: Abra Abney, Mary Spragins, Hanah (X) Spragins

WP xvth March 1759. Presented by Martha Spragins & Nathaniel Spragins & proved by Abraham Abney.

Halifax County, Virginia Will Book O 1752 – 1773 p. 7

1759

William Spragins – Inventory & Appraisement

Dated: March last

Among items listed: negro man Phill, negro Namod (blind)

Appraisers: William Baughan, Geo. Abney, James Norrell, Senr.

Returned xxj June 1759 Total 145.2.4 ½

1768

95. P. 220. 15 August 1768. Thomas Spragen of Halifax County. to Ephroditus White of same, for 36 pounds 17 shillings 7 ½ pence, 25 acres, beg. At a cor. Hackberry in Elijah Hunt’s line on the bank of Stanton River…Hunt’s lines…Nathaniel Spragin’s line…Thomas Spragins’ line to sd river & the meanders of the river to the beg. All houses, gardens, orchards, woods, etc.

Signed Thomas Spragen

Witnesses: William Spragen, William Shields, Nathaniel Spragen

Recorded 18 August 1768

Deed Book 7 1767 – 1770 Halifax County, Virginia

Evidently Dennett and Mary (—) Abney had a daughter named Barsheba Abney who married Thomas Hill, a son of Dennett’s neighbor. Hill named a son Dennett and a daughter Mary. Barsheba undoubtedly derived her name from her paternal grandmother Bathshua Abney. Source: John W. Pritchett

Alt Spelling of Name: Barsheba⁷⁴

I was born in Spotsylvania County, the eldest son of another Thomas Hill and, like him, I was illiterate. My wife was Barsheba Abney, a daughter of our neighbor Dennett Abney.

After 1750 we moved to Cumberland County where the tax list for 1760 lists me next to Thomas Guthrey.

I made my will in Cumberland County 6 October 1770 remembering my wife, Barsheba, and our nine children. I was dead by 25 October 1773 when the witnesses proved my will in court.

Although our sons Joseph and Dennett remained in Cumberland County, John, Thomas, William, and James moved to the Catawba Creek area of Halifax County. Their sister Ann, who married my neighbor’s son Travis Guthrey, joined them there, too.

We have yet to find where in Cumberland County Thomas lived. Nor do we know when he purchased the 100 acres he owned at his death. Source: John W. Pritchett

Devisee of father and grantee of lands in Albermarle County., Virginia (that part which became Fluvana County., in 1777); will filled June 11, 1752 in Albermarle County. Source: John Hensell

In his will he leaves his son John property and 100a adjoining to be equally divided with daughter Milly after wife's death, and son Elisha 100a of land on Meecham Creek. Source John Hensell

Abney, Abner.

1752.

Part of index to Albemarle County Wills and Administrations (1748-1800)

P. 3. Inv. & app. rec. 14 Dec. 1752. Will Book 2, 1752-1785 (Reel 34)

10 September 1755.

Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.

Location: Albemarle County. Description: 100 acres on the branches of Meadow Creek.

Source: Land Office Patents No. 31, 1751-1756 (v.1 & 2 p.1-751), p. 671 (Reel 29).

Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

Abner Abney, son of Dennett and Mary (—) Abney, witnessed the 1732/3-will of Dennett Abney and was in Albemarle County in 1755 securing a patent to 100 acres on the branches of Meadow Creek.

He left a will in Albemarle County naming wife, Ann, and children Elisha, John, Milly and Judith Abney (will dated 25 Sept. 1751). Source John W. Pritchett

He was from Albermarle County. Virginia, whose lands lay in what later became Fluvana County., Virginia in 1777 and owner of lands on Meehem's Creek which joined land owned by Dannett Abney, Jr.. and others. Source: John Hensell

Lunenburg County

Tithables list taken by William Caldwell in 1749. Contributed by W. S. Morton

Abney, Dennet 1

Abney, Dennet, Sr. 0

Abney, George 1

Abney, Abraham 1

25 September 1755 p. 157 Thomas Pruett of Halifax Co., to Dennitt Abney of Lunenburg Co., for pounds 12/10, 98 acres on both sides of Cottoubo Cr., beginning on John Bates’s corner, crossing Cottoubo Cr., Pruett’s line. All houses, orchards, gardens, fences, woods, etc.

Signed: Thomas (T) Pruett

Wit: Elijah Hunt, Nat. Abney, John Dean

Recorded 19 February 1756

Source: Halifax County, Virginia Deed Book 1 1752-1759 p.15

27 February 1762, p. 264

George Currie of Bristol Parish,….

Signed Go. Currie

Wit: George Watkins, Dannatt Abney, James Sims, Nathaniel Hall, Robert Hill.

Halifax County, Virginia, Deed Books 2,3,4,5 & 6, 1579 – 1767, p. 57

February Court 1762

Page 416

Henry Peyton, Plt, vs John Dean, Deft, In Debt. This day came the parties by their attys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, William Abney, Richard Brown, Nathaniel Hall, James Sims, James Blevins, Thomas Spencer, Daniel Wall, James Dillard, Thomas Comer, Dennet Abney, John Sutton, and John Jones, who, after returning to Court after deliberating, found that the Plt was no longer present. On motion of Deft by his atty, ordered that the Plt be nonsuit and that he pay the deft 5 shillings damages.

Halifax County Plea Book 1762

May Court 1763

Page 37

Thomas Dillard, Robert Wade Jr, Nicholas Perkins, William Stoke, and Edward Booker, Gent, Plts, vs William Murphey, Samuel Harris, and Robert Hutchinson, Defts, In Debt. This day came the parties by their attys, & thereupon came also a jury to wit, Thomas Spencer, Danett Abney, David Lawson, Thomas Watkins, John Lewis, John Bentley, Joseph Ashbee, Tully Choice, John Morton, William Hall, John Talbot, Henry Dixon, & Benjamin Potter, who say sd Defts do owe the Plts 26 pounds 3 shillings & 2 pence half penny, and therefore it is adjudged that the Plt recover against sd Defts the debt afd. And it is ordered that Peniah Smith, who married Thomas Robinson, have the benefit of this judgment.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1763 – 1764 (Plea Book 4)

March Court 1764

Page 262

James McCraw, Plt, vs Nathaniel Abney Jr, Deft, In Case. Thomas Spraggins and Danet Abney become special bail for the deft. And thereupon came the Plt by this atty, and the deft in his proper person, and sd Deft says that he cannot deny the Plt’s action, nor but that he did assume upon himself, as charged, nor but that the Plt has sustained damages of ____. Judgment for Plt. But by consent of the Plt, no execution is to issue on this judgment within 3 months from today.

Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1763-1764 (Plea Book No.4)

24 May 1765

p. 464

Rebeca Dean, administrix of Edward Dean, deces’d of Halifax County. to Thomas Yuille, James Murdock & County. of same, for pound 10, one bay horse branded IS on the off shoulder & J on the near buttock, 3 cows & calfs, a yearling, a barren cow, likeways, 2 cows & calfs now on Dan River, all marked, 2 pots, 2 beds, 6 pewter basons, 2 dishes & 4 plates, also a rifle gun…

Signed Rebeca © Dean

Wit: John Smith, Dennitt Abney

Recorded 15 August 1765

Halifax County, Virginia, Deed Books 2,3,4,5 & 6, 1579 – 1767, p. 142

August Court 1765

Page 128

John Maynard is ordered to pay Danitt Abney, a witness for him in his suit against Cox, for 14 days’ attendance.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1764 – 1766 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 1)

September Court 1765

Page 220

Thomas Cobbs, Gent, Sheriff, Plt, vs George Abney, Danat Abney, Thomas Spragins, and William Hill, Defts, In Debt.

This day came the Plt by Paul Carrington, his atty, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit: Robert Throcknorton, Jeremiah Morroh, Henry Harden, John Wade, Ephraim Hill, Richard Murphy, Adam Loving, and Francis Bucknall, who say that the Plt has sustained damages by reason of the breach of the condition of the Writing Obligatory in the declaration mentioned, besides his costs, ….

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1764 – 1766 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 1)

1 April 1769

163, p. 365.

William Prewit, Sr. of Halifax County. to John Haynes Skaits of same ….

Signed William (x) Prewit

Witnesses: James Bates, Nathl. Spraggins, Dannit Abney, Epa White

Recorded 15 June 1769

Deed Book 7 1767 – 1770 Halifax County, Virginia

Dannett was a devisee of his father of lands in Virginia, and obtained lands in South Carolina, where he d.; m. Cassandra. Source: Colonial Families of the U.S.

DAR: Revolutionary War veteran - CS SC (Edgefield District)

"Acted in the capacityof a "Constable for fees on apprehending persons in virtue of the Vagrant Act... Certif. 20 Jul 1778." South Carolina Auditor General Accounts, 1778-1780.

Dennett Abney [1868.1.1.1] appeared in Lunenburg County as a tithable in 1749 and 1752. He bought 128 acres on the Staunton River from James Hunt 6 April 1752 and George Abney witnessed the deed. Abney was living in Halifax County when he sold the property back to James Hunt 25 April 1757.

Dennett inherited 240 acres in Charlotte County that he sold to Thomas Spraggins in 1767.

On 14 January 1768 Dennett Abney and his wife, Cassandra —, sold 90 acres on both sides of Catawba Creek to Thomas Hill. Witnesses to the deed were James Hill, Samuel Abney, Ann Hill, and Elizabeth Terry. Cassandra was the name of the wife of Abraham Abney and we speculate that Dennett Abney’s wife was their daughter though no record that they had such a daughter exists.

In Amelia County is a marriage bond for one Dennett Abney. The date of the bond and name of his bride is mutilated though we can see his surety was Thomas Burton and that Samuel Cobbs and John LeNeve were witnesses. Just who this Dennett Abney is, we do not know Sopurce John W. Pritchett

Cassandra Abney [934.2.2] is a speculative daughter of Abraham and Cassandra (—) Abney. Dennett Abney had a wife Cassandra in 1768 when they sold 90 acres on both sides of Catawba Creek. Abraham Abney had land there and a wife, Cassandra. It was probably this Cassandra Abney who witnessed the 1772-will of Mattox Mayes. Source John W. Pritchett

Dorcas Abney [1868.1.1.6] (-1822) is a speculative child of George and Unity (—) Abney. One Dorcas was the wife Mattox Mayes who was closely associated with the Abney family. Mattox Mayes lived on Catawba Creek and was a neighbor of Dennett Abney when he bought land from James Hunt in 1752.

Mayes witnessed a deed Abraham Abney made in 1757, he helped appraise the estate of George Abney in 1766, and asked Cassandra Abney to witness the will he wrote in 1772. Abney Mayes was the eldest son of Mattox Mayes. Abney Mayes, who had four younger brothers and sisters, was not of age in 1772 but was old enough in 1773 to join the probate if he chose. Consequently he was born about 1753 — when Dorcas first appeared on a deed with Mattox.

Mattox Mayes was the son of William Mayes who died in Lunenburg County and his wife, Mary Mattox. Among the witnesses to the will of William Mayes was George Abney (will dated 8 Nov. 1748, recorded 1 Oct. 1751). The court ordered James Hunt, George Abney, William Fuqua, and Abraham Abney to appraise the slaves and personal estate of William Mayes. In 1728 William Mayes Sr. had given 300 acres in Prince George County to his son Mattox Mayes.

Mattox Mayes secured a patent to 400 acres on the north side of the north fork of the Roanoke River in Brunswick (later Lunenburg, now Charlotte) County on Turnip Creek 2 August 1736. He renewed this patent and added 398 acres 1 October 1747. Mayes sold 220 acres of his Turnip Creek tract to William Sublett in 1765.

On 22 September 1739 Mattox Mayes held 150 acres and 290 acres on the south side of the Staunton River in Brunswick (later Lunenburg, now Halifax) County opposite his own land. On 20 August 1741 he got two more patents for land on the south side of Staunton — a 151-acre tract and a 302-acre tract. Mattox sold two tracts to Richard Booker of Amelia County 31 May 1746 — the 150-acre tract of 1739 and the 151-acre tract of 1741. Mayes sold the 290-acre tract to Richard Davis in March 1745, and his 302-acre patent to Joseph Mayes 7 April 1752. No wife relinquished a dower right in either sale.

Mattox appeared in Lunenburg County tithable lists in 1748-52.

Mattox sold 30 acres, part of 1,200 acres patented by his father in Prince George County, to John Peterson in 1744. He was then a resident of Brunswick County.

Mattox Mayes processioned land in both St. Andrew’s Parish of Brunswick County and Cumberland Parish of Lunenburg County. On 1 October 1743 St. Andrews appointed him to procession a precinct from the fork of the Roanoke River to the Blue Ridge Mountains and, on 8 September 1747, the Cumberland vestry appointed William Fuqua and Mattox Mayes processioners of the precinct between Cub Creek and falling river to the county line.

During October 1751 John Stewart sued Mattox Mayes for breach of promise. The court appointed a jury of twelve who found for the plaintiff. At the same court Lucy Valentine, a former Mayes servant, proved her freedom and the court granted her a certificate. In 1754 the court bound out the daughters of Lucy Valentine — Nanny Valentine and Sarah Valentine — to George Abney.

When Mayes sold 50 acres of Turnip Creek land to William Fuqua 7 August 1753, his wife was then Dorcas. Mayes got 414 acres on Catawba Creek in Lunenburg County 28 March 1759, and alone sold all but 214 acres to the Spraggins 16 June 1759: 150 acres to Nathaniel Spraggins and 50 acres to Thomas Spraggins.

Mattox Mayes bought 370 acres on both sides of Mayes Creek from Nathaniel and William Abney 22 December 1761, and sold 628 acres on the north side of the Staunton River to Walter Coles 1 March 1762. The latter deed described the land as where Mattox Mayes formerly lived. He and his wife were living in Halifax County and Dorcas could not conveniently come to Lunenburg to acknowledge the deed. Lunenburg court authorized the justices of Halifax to receive the acknowledgment of her dower relinquishment 4 June 1764.

Mattox and Dorcas sold 214 acres — the remainder of his Catawba Creek patent of 1759 — to James Norrell Sr. 14 June 1762. Halifax County taxes Mayes on himself and five slaves in 1770.

Mattox Mayes died in Halifax County (will dated 16 August 1772, recorded 18 Mar. 1773). He had land on the Banister River in Pittsylvania County, tracts on Catawba and Mayes creeks in Halifax, and nine slaves. He nominated his wife and William Hill executors. They were to sell his land and purchase land that would be appropriate for his wife.

Dorcas married second William Hill who, according to Mayes’ wishes, sold two tracts of land on Mayes Creek to Nathaniel Barksdale 21 February 1778 for £130.

Dorcas made a will in Edgefield County, South Carolina, that left her dower right to the estate of her late husband William Hill to her son, Dennett Hill. Should he die without heirs, the property would descend to her Mayes children (will dated 19 Mar. 1801, recorded 22 May 1822). Source John W. Pritchett

Nathaniel was a young man of rather wild tastes, fond of horse racing and gaming, and for these reasons Isabella's family forbade the marriage and they were forced to elope. Source: Otis Fuller

Revolutionary War Soldier - DAR - Capt. SC

A little out from Saluda, and a mile or two below "Scotland," and on the old Ninety-Six Road, we find that land was granted to William Abney, February 14, 1772, sixteen years after the Culbreaths came. William Abney settled and lived upon the land thus granted until his death. Some of his descendants at least some of the Abneys, lived upon the place in the old house as long as it was a homestead - not a great many years since. William Abney was the ancestor of John R. Abney, a lawyer now living in New York City, and of Ben Abney, elected to the State Legislature from Richland County. His home is in Columbia. He also is a lawyer. Near William Abney settled Samuel Abney, a brother, I think, to whom land was granted February 19th, 1772. Michael Abney was in the same neighborhood. Land was granted to him October 3rd, 1771. Lower down Saluda, just below Higgin's Ferry and lying on the river, land was granted to Dannett Abney, June 14th, 1768. From him descended O. L. Schumpert, Esq., sometime member of the Legislature, afterwards Solicitor of the Circuit in which he resides. His home is at Newberry. Dannett Abney met with a tragic fate during the Revolutionary war. He was butchered in his wife's arms by Cunningham and his men in that celebrated raid of 1781, the sole object of which seemed murderous revenge. To Nathaniel Abney on the river, lying just above and adjoining Dannett's on both sides of the road leading to the ferry, lands were granted October 5th, 1763, and Septemeber 20th 1766.

These Abneys all came from Virginia to this State. The family is Norman-English, Norman French. The name was originally D'Aubigue, and was changed to the present from four or five hundred years ago - about the middle of the fifteenth century.

Isabella Madison, the wife of Nathaniel Abney, was a great and wise woman, ruling her household of children and servants with a firm but gentle hand, wisely and well. Twelve children were the fruit of this union. Their youngest son, Azariah Abney, lived and died on the original homestead, and it is still in the family, owned in 1891 by Joel Abney, a grandson of Azariah. Dr. M. W. Abney, of Edgefield, was descended from this pair through his mother, Martha Wills, who was a granddaughter of Nathaniel Abney. Isabella Abney Boykin, daughter of Dr. M. W. Abney - died in 1889 - was as queenly and wise as her great ancestress.

Nathaniel Abney was captain of a militia company under Major Andrew Williamson at Ninety-Six, November 15th, 1775, but what part he took after the war was fairly begun, and after the Declaration of Independence does not appear. But he was on the side of Independence.

These Abneys all obtained grants of land before the Revolutionary War; but there were several others, not yet mentioned, to whom lands were granted after the war. John Abney, February 5th, 1798; Paul Abney, February 5th, 1798; Samuel Abney, January 7th, 1811. As large as this family was at the beginning of the century, and for some years afterwards, there are but few persons who now bear the name in Edgefield County. I should have mentioned just above, that the Rev. Mark Abney, so well known at Edgefield and in the county; the good, the pious Christian and useful Baptist preacher, was also a descendant, a grandson, of Nathaniel Abney and Isabella Madison.

First Families of Aiken, SC & Augusta, GA

Compiled by John Rigdon

Nathaniel Abney, Son of George

This Nathaniel Abney was born in 1734. Nathaniel Abney son of Abraham wasn’t born until 1753 so these entries must belong to Nathaniel Abney, son of George

14 October 1753

p. 62

William Mays of Amelia County., to Abraham Abney of Lunenburg County. for pound 80, 196 acres on the south side of Stanton River, bounded by John Coles entry, William Roys survey, now patented for James Hunt and Mattox Mayes survey, now patented for Abraham Abney, which bounds will more fully appear by a patent granted to William Mays, decd. All houses, orchards, gardens, fences, woods, etc.

Signed: Wiliam (W) Mayes, Anna, his wife, relinquished her right of dower

Wit: Nathaniel Abney, William Abney, Annahy Mayes

Recorded 16 October 1753

Source: Halifax County, Virginia Deed Book 1 1752-1759 p.6

25 September 1755

p. 157

Thomas Pruett of Halifax Co., to Dennitt Abney of Lunenburg Co., for pounds 12/10, 98 acres on both sides of Cottoubo Cr., beginning on John Bates’s corner, crossing Cottoubo Cr., Pruett’s line. All houses, orchards, gardens, fences, woods, etc.

Signed: Thomas (T) Pruett

Wit: Elijah Hunt, Nat. Abney, John Dean

Recorded 19 February 1756

Source: Halifax County, Virginia Deed Book 1 1752-1759 p.15

10 July 1755

p. 163

Richard Davis of Halifax County., to James Hunt, Sr. of Lunenburg County., for pounds 150, 660 acres, all that tract on the south side Stanton River, excepting 100 acres, which said Richard Davis sold to Radford Maxey at the lower end, beginning on the river thence south to a hickory on Childry Cr, known by the name of Mattox Mayes corner hickory, thence down the creek to the mouth of sd creek, thence down the river to the beginning, being 370 acres granted by patent 10 January 1748 to said Richard Davis, the other 290 acres granted by patent 22 September 1739 to Mattox Mayes. Al houses, orchards, gardens, fences, woods, etc.

Signed: Richard Davis

Wit: Elijah Hunt, Nat. Abney, John Dean

Recorded 18 March 1756

Source: Halifax County, Virginia Deed Book 1 1752-1759 p.15

Whereupon it is Ordered that William Vaughan, George Abney, Thomas Prewet and Abraham Abney do Procession the Bounds of every particular Persons Lands from the Mouth of Buckskin up Stanton to the Mouth of Childrey, up Childrey to the head thereof, thence to the head of the Couth Fork of Terrible, and down the same to the Courthouse Road, thence to the beginning. And it is further Ordered that the Processioners aforesaid begin their said Work on the first Monday in January next, and take and return to the Vestry on or before the last Day of March next ensuing an Account of every Persons Land they shall so Procession and of the Persons present at the same, and what Lands in their Precincts they shall fail to Procession and the particular Reasons of such failure.

Source: Vestry Book of Antrim Parish, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1817 p. 17

25 Sept 1755

p. 157

Thomas Pruett of Halifax County, to Dennitt Abney of Lunenburg Do, for pound 12/10 98 acres on both sides of Cottoubo Cr, beginning on John Bates corner, crossing Cottobour Cr, Pruett’s line. All houses, orchards, gardens, fences, woods, etc.

Signed Thomas (T) Pruett

Wit: Elijah Hunt, Hat. Abney, John Dean

Recorded 19 February 1756

Halifax County, Virginia

Deed Book 1, 1752 – 1759 p.15

March 18, 1756

A deed from Richard Davis to James Hunt Sr. was further proved by the oath of Nathaniel Abney, one of the witnesses.

Plea Book 1, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1755 p. 113

George Abney is appointed Constable in place of Nathaniel Abney, who is discharged from that office. Ordered that said George go before a magistrate of H, to qualify.

Plea Book 2, Halifax County, Virginia 1755 – 1758 p. 93

2 December 1757

p. 370

Abraham Abney of Halifax County, to Thomas Childre, Gent. of same, for pound 40, 400 acres on the head of the middle fork of Catawbo Cr, and bounded by Thomas Prewit’s line, Thomas Spragins line, Elexander Nelson’s line, Thomas Watkin’ line and by sd Abney’s line. All houses, gardens, orchards, fences, woods, etc.

Wit: Nathaniel Abney, William Abney, Thomas Skiner

Memorandum of Livery & Seizure and Receipt 2 December 1757

Recorded (date not given)

Halifax County, Virginia

Deed Book 1, 1752 – 1759 p. 33

1 September 1757

p. 405

James Hunt of Lunenburg County, to Nathaniel Abney of Halifax County, for pound 20, 185 acres on the north side of Mayes’s cr, being part of a larger tract granted to sd Hunt, beginning at a corner white oak on Mayes’s Cr, thence west.

Signed: James Hunt

Wit: William Abney, Thomas Childre, William Powell

Recorded 16 March 1758

Halifax County, Virginia

Deed Book 1, 1752 – 1759 p. 34

1 September 1757

p. 408

James Hunt of Lunenburg County, to Nathaniel Abney of Halifax County, for pound 20, 185 acres on the south side of Mayes’s cr, being part of a larger tract granted to sd Hunt, beginning at a corner white oak on Mayes’s Cr, thence north, Ellises line, etc. All houses, orchards, gardens, woods, etc.

Signed: James Hunt

Wit: Nathaniel Abney, Thomas Childre, William Powell

Recorded 16 March 1758

Halifax County, Virginia

Deed Book 1, 1752 – 1759 p. 34

15 March 1759

p. 487

John Sparrow of Halifax County, planter, to William Chandler of same ….

Wit: Wm. Wright, Richd. Eckhols, Nat Abney, Robert Hudson

Recorded 15 March 1759

Halifax County, Virginia

Deed Book 1, 1752 – 1759 p.43

May Court 1760

Page 85

William Cooper, Plt, vs Nathaniel Abney, Deft. In trespass, assault, and battery. The parties having agreed, suit dismissed.

Halifax County Plea Book 3, 1760

November Court 1760

Nathaniel Abney, Plt, vs. John Harness, Deft. In Case. The Sheriff having returned on the attachment awarded against sd deft’s estate, that he had attached 1 drawing knife, this day came the plt by Paul Carrington, his atty, and sd Deft not appearing to replevy, the Plt proved his account for 11 pounds 1 shilling and 3 pence. Judgment for Plt for sd sum. And it is ordered that the Sheriff sell sd drawing knife and return an account of such sale.

Halifax County Plea Book 3, 1760

March Court 1761

Page 240

Nathaniel Abney, Plt, vs Micajah Snead, Deft. In Case. For reasons appearing, suit dismissed.

Halifax County Plea Book 1761

June Court 1761

Page 261

Nathaniel Abney, Plt, vs John Dean, William Abney, Daniel Obar, and Ephraim Hill, Defts, In Debt. The Sheriff re turning on the capias awarded against sd Defts that he had taken sd Daniel Obar and Ephraim Hill. This day came the Plt by Paul Carrington, his atty, and sd Obar and Hill failing to answer Plt’s plea, ordered that the Plt recover against Obar, Hill, and John Gordon, Gent, Sheriff, 25 pounds and 9 pence, the debt in the declaration mentioned. (Page 262) But this judgment is to be discharged with the payment of half of the afd sum with interest from Nov 18 1760, and as to the defts Dean and William Abney, this suit is dismissed.

Halifax County Plea Book 1761

July Court 1761

Robert Hastie, Andrew Buchanan Jr and Company, Plt, vs Nathaniel Abney, Deft, On an attachment against sd Deft’s estate. The Sheriff levied the sd attachment in the hands of John Wooton, William Wooton, John Dean, Ephraim Hill, Daniel Obar, William Abney, Thomas Hodges, John Harness, and Micajah Snead. This day came the Plts by Paul Carrington, their atty, and Deft failing to replevy, and it appearing that sd Ephraim Hill, John Dean, & Daniel Obar are indebted to the Deft in the sum of 9 pounds 18 shillings and 10 pence or 150 lbs of tobacco. "Also, sd John Harness, in the sum of 11 pounds, 1 shilling and 3 pence by judgments recovered against them respectively in this Court." And the Plts having duly proved their accounts for 10 pounds 1 shilling and 11 pence farthing, judgment ore Plts against sd Deft, their debt afd. Ordered that the several sums of money & tobacco be condemned in the hands of the sd garnishees, towards satisfying the plts their debt afd.

Halifax County Plea Book 1761

22 December 1761, p. 287

Nathaniel Abney and William Abney of Halifax County. to Mattox Mays of Lunenburg County, for pounds 65, 370 acres on both sides of Mayses Cr. Beg. At a red oak thence north…Ellis’s line… All houses, orchards, …

Signed: Nathaniel Abney, Wm. Abney

Wit: William Hill, Abra. Abney, Joseph Mayes, Joseph East, John Mayes

Recorded 20 May 1762

Deed Book 1, 1752 – 1759 p. 60

16 March 1762, p. 289

George Abney of Halifax County. to Mattox Mays of same, for pound 40, 200 acres on both sides of Mayses Cr, beg. At a red oak thence north … along Abraham Abneys line…the Saplin Ridge… All houses, orchards, gardens…

Signed George Abney, Unity Abney

Wit: Nat. Abney, Sam. Abney, William Hill, Joseph Mayes

Unity, wife of George Abney relinquished her right of dower.

Deed Book 1, 1752 – 1759 p. 60

18 March 1762, p. 258

James Hunt of Lunenburg County. to John Wooton of Halifax County, for pound 5, 200 acres on both sides of Hunting Cr, part of a larger tract granted sd Hunt by patent 16 August 1756; beg. At Wm. Scott’s cor….the aforesaid creek…

Signed: James Hunt

Wit: Thomas Spragins, Nat. Abney, John (D) Dean

Recorded 18 March 1762

Halifax County, Virginia, Deed Books 2,3,4,5 & 6, 1579 – 1767, p. 57

May Court 1762

A deed from Nathaniel Abney and William Abney to Mattox Mays was proved by the oaths of 3 of the witnesses & OR.

Halifax County Plea Book 1762

May Court 1763

Robert Hastie & Company, Plts, vs Nathaniel Abney (son of George), Deft, In Debt. The attachment awarded to the Plt against the Deft’s estate being returned served on 1 iron pot, this day came the Plts by the atty, and the Deft not appearing to replevy sd attached effects, ordered that the Plt recover against the Deft 57 pounds, 19 shillings & 4 pence, the debt in the declaration mentioned. But this judgment is to be discharged with the payment of 23 pounds 19 shillings and 8 pence with interest from Feb 17, 1760. And it is ordered that the Sheriff sell sd attached effects, and pay the money arising, to Plt.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1763 – 1764 (Plea Book 4)

Capt. Nathaniel Abney [1868.1.1.5] (4 April 1734 - 29 July 1806), omitted from his father’s will, married Isabella Madison (17 Sept. 1740), a daughter of John Madison and Isabella Todd, on 15 April 1758. He moved from Halifax County to Edgefield District, South Carolina, where they granted him land 5 October 1763 and 20 September 1766. A justice of the peace and judge, Capt. Nathaniel Abney was a charter member of the Society of Cincinnati.

He died in Edgefield County, South Carolina (will dated 29 July 1806, recorded 19 Dec. 1806). Source John W. Pritchett

Married by Rev. Patrick Henry.

Devisee of father in 1776; granted lands in Edgefield Dist., S. C. in 1774.

Capt. in the Continental Army in the Revolution. Source: John Hensell

was also a Lieutenant sho served with Major Mason and his Thirty-seventh Rangers.

October 1753

p. 62 14 October 1753 William Mays of Amelia County., to Abraham Abney of Lunenburg County. for pound 80, 196 acres on the south side of Stanton River, bounded by John Coles entry, William Roys survey, now patented for James Hunt and Mattox Mayes survey, now patented for Abraham Abney, which bounds will more fully appear by a patent granted to William Mays, decd. All houses, orchards, gardens, fences, woods, etc.

Signed: Wiliam (W) Mayes Anna, his wife, relinquished her right of dower

Wit: Nathaniel Abney, William Abney, Annahy Mayes

Recorded 16 October 1753

Source: Halifax County, Virginia Deed Book 1 1752-1759 p.6

p. 405 1 September 1757

James Hunt of Lunenburg County, to Nathaniel Abney of Halifax County, for pound 20, 185 acres on the north side of Mayes’s cr, being part of a larger tract granted to sd Hunt, beginning at a corner white oak on Mayes’s Cr, thence west.

Signed: James Hunt

Wit: William Abney, Thomas Childre, William Powell

Recorded 16 March 1758

Halifax County, Virginia

Deed Book 1, 1752 – 1759 p. 34

p. 408 1 September 1757

James Hunt of Lunenburg County, to Nathaniel Abney of Halifax County, for pound 20, 185 acres on the south side of Mayes’s cr, being part of a larger tract granted to sd Hunt, beginning at a corner white oak on Mayes’s Cr, thence north, Ellises line, etc. All houses, orchards, gardens, woods, etc.

Signed: James Hunt

Wit: Nathaniel Abney, Thomas Childre, William Powell

Recorded 16 March 1758

Halifax County, Virginia

Deed Book 1, 1752 – 1759 p. 34

p. 370 2 December 1757

Abraham Abney of Halifax County, to Thomas Childre, Gent. of same, for pound 40, 400 acres on the head of the middle fork of Catawbo Cr, and bounded by Thomas Prewit’s line, Thomas Spragins line, Alexander Nelson’s line, Thomas Watkins’ line and by sd Abney’s line. All houses, gardens, orchards, fences, woods, etc.

Wit: Nathaniel Abney, William Abney, Thomas Skiner

Memorandum of Livery & Seizure and Receipt 2 December 1757

Recorded (date not given)

Halifax County, Virginia

Deed Book 1, 1752 – 1759 p. 33

May Court 1760

p. 67

George Watkins, Plt, vs William Abney, Deft. On a petition. This day came the Plt by this atty, and the Deft not appearing, and the Plt proving his account for 4 pound 6 shillings to be just, judgment for Plt for sd debt.

Halifax County Plea Book 3, 1760

June Court 1761

Page 245

William Abney, Plt, vs George Watkins, Deft. In trespass, assault, & battery. This day came the parties by their attys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, David George, John Dean, Edward Wade, Ephraim Hill, John Chisum, Thomas Musteen, Thomas Dendy, Andrew Rogers, William Lawson, John Rogers, William Collings, & Joseph Ferguson, who say that the Deft is guilty as charged, and assess Plt’s damages at 20 shillings. Judgment for Plt for same.

Halifax County Plea Book 1761

June Court 1761

Page 261

Nathaniel Abney, Plt, vs John Dean, William Abney, Daniel Obar, and Ephraim Hill, Defts, In Debt. The Sheriff re turning on the capias awarded against sd Defts that he had taken sd Daniel Obar and Ephraim Hill. This day came the Plt by Paul Carrington, his atty, and sd Obar and Hill failing to answer Plt’s plea, ordered that the Plt recover against Obar, Hill, and John Gordon, Gent, Sheriff, 25 pounds and 9 pence, the debt in the declaration mentioned. (Page 262) But this judgment is to be discharged with the payment of half of the afd sum with interest from Nov 18 1760, and as to the defts Dean and William Abney, this suit is dismissed.

Halifax County Plea Book 1761

July Court 1761

Robert Hastie, Andrew Buchanan Jr and Company, Plt, vs Nathaniel Abney, Deft, On an attachment against sd Deft’s estate. The Sheriff levied the sd attachment in the hands of John Wooton, William Wooton, John Dean, Ephraim Hill, Daniel Obar, William Abney, Thomas Hodges, John Harness, and Micajah Snead. This day came the Plts by Paul Carrington, their atty, and Deft failing to replevy, and it appearing that sd Ephraim Hill, John Dean, & Daniel Obar are indebted to the Deft in the sum of 9 pounds 18 shillings and 10 pence or 150 lbs of tobacco. "Also, sd John Harness, in the sum of 11 pounds, 1 shilling and 3 pence by judgments recovered against them respectively in this Court." And the Plts having duly proved their accounts for 10 pounds 1 shilling and 11 pence farthing, judgment ore Plts against sd Deft, their debt afd. Ordered that the several sums of money & tobacco be condemned in the hands of the sd garnishees, towards satisfying the plts their debt afd.

Halifax County Plea Book 1761

November Court 1761

Page 381

License is granted William Abney to keep ordinary in the Town of Peytonsburg for 1 year. Sd William with William Wright, his security, gave bond.

Halifax County Plea Book 1761

22 December 1761

p. 287

Nathaniel Abney and William Abney of Halifax County. to Mattox Mays of Lunenburg County, for pound 65, 370 acres on both sides of Mayses Cr. Beg. At a red oak thence north…Ellis’s line… All houses, orchards, …

Signed: Nathaniel Abney, Wm. Abney

Wit: William Hill, Abra. Abney, Joseph Mayes, Joseph East, John Mayes

Recorded 20 May 1762

Deed Book 1, 1752 – 1759 p. 60

January Court 1762

Page 401

John Dyer, assignee of William Bowman, who was assignee of William Lankford, Plt, vs John Dyer Jr & William Abney, Defts, On a petition. (page 402) This day came the Plt by Clement Read Jr, his atty, and the Defts not appearing, the Plt produced Defts’ note of hand for 3 pounds. Judgment for Plt for the debt afd.

Halifax County Plea Book 1762

February Court 1762

Page 411

Abraham Abney is ordered to pay William Abney, a witness for him in his suit against Bolling, for 4 days’ attendance.

Halifax County Plea Book 1762

February Court 1762

Page 416

Henry Peyton, Plt, vs John Dean, Deft, In Debt. This day came the parties by their attys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, William Abney, Richard Brown, Nathaniel Hall, James Sims, James Blevins, Thomas Spencer, Daniel Wall, James Dillard, Thomas Comer, Dennet Abney, John Sutton, and John Jones, who, after returning to Court after deliberating, found that the Plt was no longer present. On motion of Deft by his atty, ordered that the Plt be nonsuit and that he pay the deft 5 shillings damages.

Halifax County Plea Book 1762

May Court 1762

A deed from Nathaniel Abney and William Abney to Mattox Mays was proved by the oaths of 3 of the witnesses & OR.

Halifax County Plea Book 1762

May Court 1763

Page 30

Robert Hastie & Company, Plts, vs William Abney, Deft, In Debt. Dismissed, the Deft not being arrested.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1763 – 1764 (Plea Book 4)

July Court 1763

Page 140

Nathaniel Spragins, Plt, vs William Abney, Deft. On an attachment. Dismissed for want of prosecution.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1763 – 1764 (Plea Book 4)

1 May 1766

John Royal – Will

….

Wit: James Hunt, William Vaughan, William Abney

WP 18 September 1766. Proved by William Abney & James Hunt two of the wit.

August Court 1768

Page 248

John Leak, Plaintiff, against William Abney, Defendant, on an attachment against the said Defendant’s estate. For reasons appearing, ordered that his attachment be dismissed.

Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767 – 1770 (Plea Book No. 6)

William Abney [1868.1.1.3] (5 May 1736 - 4 Jan. 1832) inherited 200 acres next to William Glass and Charles Harraway. His name was on the Halifax County poll list 17 July 1765. William Abney sold about 175 acres to Thomas Spraggins 29 August 1768.

He was in South Carolina by 1774 and served from there during the Revolution.

William married first Mary Clark and they were the parents of three sons. William married second Elizabeth Burnham. Source John W. Pritchett

Alt. Birth: Henrico County, Virginia¹³⁹

October 1765

211 George Abney – Will

"..weak in body and perfect mind & memory.."

To my son Dennat Abney 240 acres adjoining John Fuquas land in Sherlot County. To my well beloved wife the plantation whereon I now dwell with the stock & furniture & empliments thereon during her life it being part of 400 acres & is to contain 200 acres. To my well beloved son Samuel Abney 200 acres being part of sd 400 adjoining Captain Spragins land & James Norell, Junr.s land on the Great Creek. To my well beloved son William Abney 200 acres adjoining William Glass & Charles Harroway. I give the plantation & stock with moveable at his mothers decease unto my well beloved son Michael Abney (Cum on ere).

Exr: Sons Samuel Abney & William Abney my soal executors Wit: Nath.l Barksdale, Thos. Spragen, James Norrell, Senr., William Hill

WP 16 October 1766. Proved by three of wit. The Executors refusing to take upon them the execution hereof, Certificate granted to David George.

Sec: Isaac Read & John Williams.

Source Will Book 0

1752 – 1773, Halifax County, Virginia. P. 34

June 1769

162. p. 364. Michael Abney of South Carolina to brother, Samuel Abney of Halifax County., Power of Attorney to sell 170 Acres, +/1, in Halifax County., which was first patented to George Abney

Signed Michael Abney

Witnesses: Epa. White, James Hill, Nathl. Spragin

Recorded 15 June 1769

Deed Book 7 1767 – 1770 Halifax County, Virginia

Michael Abney [1868.1.1.4], the youngest son, inherited the home plantation after the death of his mother. On 29 August 1768, he was living in South Carolina when he appointed his brother Samuel to sell 170 acres that his father had patented. Source: John W. Pritchett

Revolutionary War Soldier - CS Virginia

Constable of Augusta Co., Virginia, appointed 11.20.1776. Source: Sharon Lee Maddox's DAR Application

Her will probated July 10, 1769.

"Maacah Abney [934.1.4] married Thomas Spraggins. They were living in Hanover County in 1747 when they sold 100 acres on Gillie Creek in Henrico County to Michael Jones. They deeded William Spraggins 50 acres on Gillie Creek in 1748 while still living in Hanover. Thomas was eldest son and heir at law of William Spraggins.

Thomas took the oath of captain of foot in the Halifax County militia 20 May 1756, was a lieutenant during the French and Indian War, and provided beef and bacon to the Army during the Revolution, for which he was later reimbursed.

Thomas gave 424½ acres to daughter Tabitha White and her husband 16 December 1778. Yet not until 19 July 1780 did Maacah relinquish her dower right.

He was head of a household of nine whites and 14 blacks in Halifax County in 1782. Seven whites were in his household in 1785, and he owned a 32’ by 20’ dwelling house, kitchen, three barns, a smoke house, two lumber sheds, slaves quarter, and a barn." Source: John W. Pritchett

George Abney is appointed surveyor of the road leading from Russells Road to Hunts ferry. Ordered that Abraham Abney, Thomas & William Spraggins and their tithables, Jas Norrell & his tithes, Thomas Prewett "& his", John Farmer, and John Willard, be his gang & that they clear & keep the road in repair.

Plea Book 1, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1755 p. 88

1 May 1756

Thomas Spraggin, 454acs. Lunenburgh County. on the S side of Catawbo Cr. Adj. Max, Thomas, Hodges, George Abney & Abraham Abney; 16 Aug 1756, p. 70 45 Shill.

Virginia Land Patents Book #33, VGSQ Vol. XXXII, #2, 1 May 1994

May 20, 1756

A new Commission of the Peace and Dedimus for H directed to Peter Fontaine Jr, James Terry, William Irby, Nathaniel Terry, Samuel Harris, Andrew Wade, Hugh Moore, Sherwood Walton, James Irwin, Thomas Dillard, Benjamin Clements, John Smith, John Bates, and Thomas Spraggins, dated last Apr 29, was produced and read

Plea Book 1, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1755 p. 123

January 1757

Thomas Spraggins 400 Begin: at Peter Roysters Corner on Bates’s Line on the So. Side the No. Fork Cuttawbo Cr.

Source: Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries in the present Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin, and Patrick) p. 244

March 17, 1757

Page 196. Mar. 17, 1757 Court. Present: Nathaniel Terry, Samuel Harris, Thomas Spraggins, & Robert Wade Jr., Gentlemen.

Pursuant to an order of the Court of the Count of Halifax bearing Date the Seventeenth day of August last past for this Vestry to appoint Processioners according to Law whereupon it is ordered that Thomas Spraggins, William Spraggins and Dennit Abney do Procession the bounds ….

Source: Vestry Book of Antrim Parish, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1817 p. 41

1760

John Dyer, Joseph Collins and Peter Treble Returned hear a Report of Processioned by them Preformed since the last day of January last past in obedience to an order of Vestry bearing date the 19th day of Sept. 1759 …. Also a tract for Joseph Eckhols himself present attended at Thomas Spraggins no one to show the line ….

Source: Vestry Book of Antrim Parish, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1817

p. 50

July Court 1760

Page 106

Edward Booker, Thomas Spragin Sr, James Anderson, and James Bates are appointed to settle the account current of Rachel Hunt, admx of Joseph Hunt. Decd.

Halifax County Plea Book 3, 1760

March Court 1761

p. 218

Certificates for obtaining letters of administration of the estate of Isaac Echols, decd, was granted to Mary Echols, his widow, she have first been charged, on her affirmation, and with William Stroit, Joseph Echols Jr, and James Bates, her securities … acknowledged the same. Charles Bostick, Peter Bayes, Thomas Spragin Jr, and Joseph Collings, are ordered to value the personal estate and Negroes (if any) of sd decd.

Halifax County Plea Book 1761

November Court 1761

Page 351

Thomas Spragins is granted a license to keep an ordinary at this Courthouse for 1 year, whereupon sd Thomas, with John Adams and Joseph Homes, his securities, entered into bond.

Halifax County Plea Book 1761

18 March 1762

p. 258

James Hunt of Lunenburg County. to John Wooton of Halifax County, for pound 5, 200 acres on both sides of Hunting Cr, part of a larger tract granted sd Hunt by patent 16 August 1756; beg. At Wm. Scott’s cor….the aforesaid creek…

Signed: James Hunt

Wit: Thomas Spragins, Nat. Abney, John (D) Dean

Recorded 18 March 1762

Halifax County, Virginia, Deed Books 2,3,4,5 & 6, 1579 – 1767, p. 57

May 1762

120 Isaac Eckhols – Inventory & Appraisement

Among items listed: plantation tools, carpenter tools, pocket compass, house goods, parcel pewter, knives & forks, l mare, cattle, hogs

Appraisers: Joseph Collins, Thomas Spragins, Charles Bostick

Returned: 21 May 1762 Total: not given

Halifax County, Virginia Will Book 0 1752 – 1773 p. 15

March Court 1764

Page 262

James McCraw, Plt, vs Nathaniel Abney Jr, Deft, In Case. Thomas Spraggins and Danet Abney become special bail for the deft. And thereupon came the Plt by this atty, and the deft in his proper person, and sd Deft says that he cannot deny the Plt’s action, nor but that he did assume upon himself, as charged, nor but that the Plt has sustained damages of ____. Judgment for Plt. But by consent of the Plt, no execution is to issue on this judgment within 3 months from today.

Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1763-1764 (Plea Book No.4)

6 November 1764

p. 402

George Abney of Halifax County. to Charles Harway (also Harraway) of the other part, for pound 51, 360 acres, beg. At a red oak cor. Bet. Sd Abney & Mattock Mayes, thence south…an oak bet. Sd Abney & Thos. Spraggins,… William Glass’ line… R. Robertson Hunt’s line… it being the same tract that Nathl. Abney now lives on… All houses, orchards, gardens, fences…

Signed: George Abney

Wit: Leonard Keeling, Wm. Abney, George Tillery

Recorded 20 June 1765

Halifax County, Virginia, Deed Books 2,3,4,5 & 6, 1579 – 1767, p. 136

15 November 1764

p. 294

Thomas Spraggins, the younger of Halifax County, planter, to James Lyle of Chesterfield County., merchant, for pound 200, 155 acres on the south side of Stanton River, adjoining the lands of Thomas Spraggins, the elder, the same land sd Thomas purchased of sd Thomas Spraggins the elder, by deed recorded in Halifax Court & bounded as by the deed expressed… All houses, buildings, orchards…& also all those ten negroes, male & female slaves whose name are Peter, James, Will, Plymouth, Tony, Ned, Moses, Aggy, Kate & Hanna, with their increase…also 5 feather beds & furniture.

Signed: Thomas Spraggins

Wit: Paul Carrington, Wm. Wright, Hampton Wade, John Wilson

Recorded 21 March 1765

Halifax County, Virginia Deed Books 2,3,4,5, & 6 1759 – 1767 p.128

June Court 1756

June 18, 1756 Present: Sherwood Walton, Benjamin Clements, Thomas Dillard, John Bates, Thomas Spraggins, & Robert Wade Jr, Gentleman

Plea Book 2, Halifax County, Virginia 1755 – 1758 p. 75

September Court 1765

Page 220

Thomas Cobbs, Gent, Sheriff, Plt, vs George Abney, Danat Abney, Thomas Spragins, and William Hill, Defts, In Debt.

This day came the Plt by Paul Carrington, his atty, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit: Robert Throcknorton, Jeremiah Morroh, Henry Harden, John Wade, Ephraim Hill, Richard Murphy, Adam Loving, and Francis Bucknall, who say that the Plt has sustained damages by reason of the breach of the condition of the Writing Obligatory in the declaration mentioned, besides his costs, ….

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1764 – 1766 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 1)

August Court 1766

Page 297

Thomas Spraggins, assignee of James Norwell, Plt, vs John Dean Jr, Deft. On a Petition. For reasons appearing to the Court, suit dismissed.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1766 – 1767 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 2)

October Court 1766

Page 382

On the motion of David George, Administrator of George Abney, decd, it is ordered that Mattox Mays, Nathaniel Barksdell, Thomas Spragins, and Robert Robinson Hunt, do value the personal estate and Negroes (if any) of sd George Abney, and return an inventory and appraisement.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1766 – 1767 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 2)

October Court 1766

Page 382

A deed from James Norrell Sr to Thomas Spragins was ack and OR

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1766 – 1767 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 2)

December Court 1766

Page 394

An inventory and appraisement of the estate of George Abney was returned and OR.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1766 – 1767 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 2)

December Court 1766

Page 394

Nathaniel Barksdell and James Bates are appointed to settle an account current of the estate of George Abney, decd.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1766 – 1767 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 2)

February Court 1767

Page 403

Edward Booker, Plt, vs Thomas Spragins, Deft. On an Attachment against the sd Deft’s e state. Thomas Yuille, a garnishee, says that there is an unsettled act between the ….

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1766 – 1767 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 2)

15 August 1768

95. P. 220... Thomas Spragen of Halifax County. to Ephroditus White of same, for 36 pounds 17 shillings 7 ½ pence, 25 acres, beg. At a cor. Hackberry in Elijah Hunt’s line on the bank of Stanton River…Hunt’s lines…Nathaniel Spragin’s line…Thomas Spragins’ line to sd river & the meanders of the river to the beg. All houses, gardens, orchards, woods, etc.

Signed Thomas Spragen

Witnesses: William Spragen, William Shields, Nathaniel Spragen

Recorded 18 August 1768

Deed Book 7 1767 – 1770 Halifax County, Virginia

August Court 1769

Page 429

A deed from Thomas Spragins to Skip Richeson was acknowledged by the said Thomas and ordered to be recorded.

Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767 – 1770 (Plea Book No. 6)

1770

306 James Norrell – Will

"…very sick & weak in body.." I order the land to be sold & after paying debts what is left to be in the possession of my dearly beloved wife Jean during her natural life, only such horses & cows which I have give to some of my children which she is sensible of. At wifes decease good & chattles to be equally divided between my sons James, Thomas, Samuel, Richard, & William and my daughters Sarah & Elizabeth.

Exr. My wife Jean & son Thomas Norrell

SD 5 April 1770 /s/ James Norrell

WD 5 April 1770

Wit: John Smith, Thos. Spragan, Reuben Abney

WP 18 April 1771. Presented by Thomas Norrell one of Exrs. Who refused the execution of sd will & same being proved by two of wit. Or o.r. On motion of John Smith Certificate was granted him.

Sec: Paul Carrington, Gent.

Halifax County, Virginia Will Book 0 1752 – 1773 p.50

Wit: Thos. Spragin, Reubin Abney, Elijah Hunt, George Brown

WP 17 December 1772. Presented by the Exr. & proved by two of the wit.

Sec: John Logan

Halifax County, Virginia Will Book 0 1752 – 1773 p.58

Died near Catabwa Creek. Source: Otis Fuller

Military: French and Indian War¹⁵⁶

Revolutionary War Soldier - DAR - Pvt. Virginia, WPNS, HPNS (Heirs Pensioned)

Private, 1th VA Regiment - VA LIne

Enlisted from Albemarle County, Virginia and served three years as a private in the Fourteenth Virginia Regiment. He was engaged in the battles of Brandywine, Guilford whre he was wounded in the chest, Sand HIlls and Eutaw Springs.

In the Revolutionary War Pension File it states that four of the son served with Andrew Jackson in the British and Indian War in 1813 and 1814.

From R. R. Abney

"The first clues to the discovery of Dr. Abraham ABNEY’s children are found in the studying of the will of his brother, George, and in geographical evidence. George ABNEY’s will mentions only four sons, to wit: Samuel, Michael, Dannett, & William. He mentions no daughters, yet, we insist on giving him a daughter, Rebecca ABNEY who m. Edward DEAN, simply because Edward calls Dannett ABNEY (s/o George) his brother-in-law. However, there are other ways to be a brother-in-law. Therefore, we cannot accept this conclusion as fact based on a tunnel-view translation of this phrase.

So is the author writing that George had no daughters? No, but it certainly is possible. Or, perhaps he had no "surviving" daughters. Either way, the author isn’t easily convinced that persons not named in a will should be readily added to a family group.

Therefore, the possibility remains that Rebecca ABNEY who m. Edward DEAN was not a daughter of George ABNEY. So whose daughter could she have been? Dr. Abraham ABNEY’s daughter, of course! How so? An excellent clue appears in a deed in Hanover County., Virginia. of Dr. Abraham ABNEY to Isaac BREEDING dated 04 Oct 1745 and recorded 1st Mon. Nov 1745. as follows:

Abraham ABNEY of Hanover County. to Isaac BREEDING of Blissland Par., New Kent County., for £27/10, all that plantation which Edward DEAN now lives on, part of a greater tract formerly belonging to said ABNEY, 172 a. bounded by Gilleys Creek. /s/ Abra. ABNEY, Casan ABNEY. /w/ William BRUCE, Edward (his + mark) DEAN, William (his g mark) GADBRY. Casana, wife of Abraham, relinquished her dower right.

Why was Edward DEAN living on Dr. Abraham ABNEY’s land? If he was a son-in-law of George ABNEY, why wasn’t he living on George’s land?

It is well known that George owned land in Hanover County., Virginia. However, in 1745, George lived in Henrico County., Virginia., having had removed from Hanover by 1735.

So here we have Edward DEAN living on Dr. Abraham ABNEY’s land, and witnessing the deed to sell that land, as well. So where would Edward DEAN live after this land was sold? Simple answer: Lunenburg County., Virginia. That’s right! At this time, he migrated with Dr. Abraham ABNEY to Lunenburg County., Virginia. Also going to Lunenburg around this time was George ABNEY and shortly thereafter, William SPRAGGINS, brother-in-law of Dr. Abraham & George.

So, although these ABNEY’s migrated to the same area around the same time, Edward DEAN, who was living on Dr. Abraham’s land, seems to have migrated "with" Dr. Abraham (as we can assume that since Edward DEAN’s home was being sold, he must also need a new place to live). These ABNEY’s & Edward DEAN are proved to have migrated to Lunenburg County.

Okay, suppose we think there could be some credence given to this theory. If Edward DEAN was son-in-law to Dr. Abraham ABNEY, then Rebecca ABNEY was Dannett ABNEY’s first cousin. How then did Edward DEAN refer to him as "brother-in-law". There is circumstantial evidence pointing toward a simple answer to this question.

Dannett ABNEY (s/o George) m. Cassandra. Her surname is not known. However, is it purely coincidental that Dr. Abraham’s wife was also named Cassandra? Suppose Dr. Abraham and his wife, Cassandra named a daughter Cassandra. Further suppose that she married her cousin, Dannett ABNEY. Since this Cassandra ABNEY would be a daughter of Dr. Abraham ABNEY, she would also be a sister of Rebecca ABNEY, hence a sister-in-law to Edward DEAN. Therefore, her husband (Dannett ABNEY, s/o George) would also be a brother-in-law to Rebecca ABNEY and to Rebecca’s husband, Edward DEAN! Here, we have the pieces to the puzzle fitting perfectly into place!

If we use the great weight or preponderance of the evidence, we have to go with this theory, as opposed to the theory that Rebecca was a daughter of George. Why? Here’s the greater weight of the evidence:

Edward DEAN as a son-in-law of:

Dr. Abraham George

living on his land

wife not in George’s will

called Dannett bro-in-lawditto

migrated with him

The only evidence we have that Rebecca was a daughter of George was that Edward DEAN called Dannett ABNEY his brother-in-law! However, that statement still holds true in the author’s theory!

Is there additional evidence? Perhaps. In his book "ABNEY Supplement" by Cousin John R. HENSELL *1988, Cousin John writes (on page 109) "Edward DEAN...In a deed he mentions Nathaniel ABNEY as his brother-in-law". Does such a deed really exist or is this a typographical error? Perhaps Cousin John can shed some light on this subject.

Nevertheless, without this deed, the greater weight or preponderance of the evidence is very much in favor of accepting this theory above the older theory.

The author believes, therefore, that our research should be geared toward proving the children of Dr. Abraham ABNEY, of whom it now appears that Rebecca and Cassandra are in that category!" Source" RR Abney

"Rebecca Abney [934.2.1] married Edward Dean. Dean was living on land in Henrico County that Abraham Abney sold in 1745, and moved to Lunenburg County with the Abneys by 1750.

Edward Dean died in Halifax County in 1761 (will dated 2 April 1761, recorded 18 June 1761). He identified his wife as Rebecca and appointed as executors: brother-in-law Dennett Abney, brother Charles Dean, and wife Rebecca Dean. The court admitted to record a very modest inventory of his estate 18 August 1763. His brother, Charles Dean, was the wife of Ursula Marchbanks. Dennett Abney was the husband of Edward’s posited sister, Cassandra.

On 24 May 1765, Rebecca Dean sold a horse, some cattle, and household goods to Thomas Yuille, James Murdoch & Co. for £10. Source: John W. Pritchett

Edward Dean

1743 – 1763

Additional entries for Rebecca Dean, widow 1765

February 1743

Whereas, by order perfent Lands, John Pheris, Thomas Elmore, William Gathrit, one line don joining Elmore; Capt. James Cocke not done; Proceffioned Jofeph Childers, Charles Winfrey, Anthony Matthews, Edward Allen, Arobiria Elmore, Martin Martin, Jofeph Watfon, Richard Williamfon, William Ives, William Sprague, John Leafon, Edward Dean….

St. Johns Vestry Book, Henrico County, Virginia p. 71

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Hanover Co., Va. of Dr. Abraham ABNEY to Isaac BREEDING dated 04 Oct 1745 and recorded 1st Mon. Nov 1745. as follows: Abraham ABNEY of Hanover Co. to Isaac BREEDING of Blissland Par., New Kent Co., for £27/10, all that plantation which Edward DEAN now lives on, part of a greater tract formerly belonging to said ABNEY, 172 a. bounded by Gilleys Creek. /s/ Abra. ABNEY, Casan ABNEY. /w/ William BRUCE, Edward (his + mark) DEAN, William (his g mark) GADBRY. Casana, wife of Abraham, relinquished her dower right.

Why was Edward DEAN living on Dr. Abraham ABNEY’s land? If he was a son-in-law of George ABNEY, why wasn’t he living on George’s land?

It is well known that George owned land in Hanover Co., Va. However, in 1745, George lived in Henrico Co., Va., having had removed from Hanover by 1735.

So here we have Edward DEAN living on Dr. Abraham ABNEY’s land, and witnessing the deed to sell that land, as well. So where would Edward DEAN live after this land was sold? Simple answer: Lunenburg Co., Va. That’s right! At this time, he migrated with Dr. Abraham ABNEY to Lunenburg Co., Va. Also going to Lunenburg around this time was George ABNEY and shortly thereafter, William SPRAGGINS, brother-in-law of Dr. Abraham & George.

So, although these ABNEY’s migrated to the same area around the same time, Edward DEAN, who was living on Dr. Abraham’s land, seems to have migrated "with" Dr. Abraham (as we can assume that since Edward DEAN’s home was being sold, he must also need a new place to live). These ABNEY’s & Edward DEAN are proved to have migrated to Lunenburg Co.

Okay, suppose we think there could be some credence given to this theory. If Edward DEAN was son-in-law to Dr. Abraham ABNEY, then Rebecca ABNEY was Dannett ABNEY’s first cousin. How then did Edward DEAN refer to him as "brother-in-law". There is circumstantial evidence pointing toward a simple answer to this question.

Dannett ABNEY (s/o George) m. Cassandra. Her surname is not known. However, is it purely coincidental that Dr. Abraham’s wife was also named Cassandra? Suppose Dr. Abraham and his wife, Cassandra named a daughter Cassandra. Further suppose that she married her cousin, Dannett ABNEY. Since this Cassandra ABNEY would be a daughter of Dr. Abraham ABNEY, she would also be a sister of Rebecca ABNEY, hence a sister-in-law to Edward DEAN. Therefore, her husband (Dannett ABNEY, s/o George) would also be a brother-in-law to Rebecca ABNEY and to Rebecca’s husband, Edward DEAN! Here, we have the pieces to the puzzle fitting perfectly into place!

If we use the great weight or preponderance of the evidence, we have to go with this theory, as opposed to the theory that Rebecca was a daughter of George. Why? Here’s the greater weight of the evidence:

Edward DEAN as a son-in-law of: Dr. Abraham

living on his land

wife not in George’s will

called Dannett bro-in-lawditto

migrated with him

The only evidence we have that Rebecca was a daughter of George was that Edward DEAN called Dannett ABNEY his brother-in-law! However, that statement still holds true in the author’s theory!

Is there additional evidence? Perhaps. In his book "ABNEY Supplement" by Cousin John R. HENSELL *1988, Cousin John writes (on page 109) "Edward DEAN...In a deed he mentions Nathaniel ABNEY as his brother-in-law". Does such a deed really exist or is this a typographical error? Perhaps Cousin John can shed some light on this subject.

Nevertheless, without this deed, the greater weight or preponderance of the evidence is very much in favor of accepting this theory above the older theory.

The author believes, therefore, that our research should be geared toward proving the children of Dr. Abraham ABNEY, of whom it now appears that Rebecca and Cassandra are in that category!

Source R.R. Abney

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October 1, 1756

John Dyer 400 Beginning at Edward Deans upper corner thence to the Head of Terrible & out westerly for Complt.

Source: Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries in the present Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin, and Patrick) p. 244

About 1760

(Surveyed WS) Nathaniel Morris, David Morris, Samuel Morris Junior., John and Joseph Collier enter 400 each in all 2,000 Acres on the Branches of Childry Creek. Begin: where Joseph Collier’s line crosses the Branch that he has cleared a piece of ground on thence on Collins & Deans Lines.

Source: Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries in the present Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin, and Patrick) p. 181

10 June 1760.

Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.

Location: Halifax County.

Description: 400 acres on Spider Creek. .

Source: Land Office Patents No. 34, 1756-1765, p. 521 (Reel 33-34).

It appearing to his Vestry that Edward Dean is Infirm Ordered that he be exempt from paying Parish Levys until he shall have recovered his Infirmity.

Source Vestry Book of Antrim Parish, Halifax County, Virginia, 1752-1817

May Court 1760

p.84

James Hunt, Plt, vs Edward Dean, Deft, In Debt. This day came the Plt by his

(P. 85) atty, and the Deft failing to answer the Plt’s plea, judgment for Plt for 38 pounds 2 shillings and 11 pence, but to be discharged by the payment of half of the afd sum and interest from May 10, 1758.

Halifax County Plea Book 3, 1760

April 2, 1761

135 Edward Dean – Will

"…sick & weak of body.."

To Rebecca Dean my wife my plantation with all land from 2nd branch upwards. Also my household goods, chattels & all debts due by account during her life except one mare & colt value about five pounds sterling, I give to John Dean my eldest son. My plantation, etc. which I lend to my wife as aforesaid I give to Edward Dean my son. What remains of the moveables at wifes decease I give & bequeath to Chiles Dean & Joshua Dean my sons and the child my wife is now pregnant with. The remainder of my land I dispose of as followeth: to Julius Dean & his heirs I give the lower part up to the second branch before mentioned. To William Dean the land on the e.s. of Spider Creek from Juliuses line except 20 acres I give to my son John Dean & heirs which is on the s.s. at head of sd Spider Creek.

Exr: Dennit Abney & Charles Dean, my brother-in-law & brother and my wife Rebeckah Dean

Dated: 2 April 1761 /s/ Edward Dean

Wit: Joseph Collins, Stephen Collins, John Rowden

WP 18 June 1761 Presented by Rebecca Dean, Exrs. & proved by witnesses.

Security: John Dean

Source Will Book 0

1752 – 1773, Halifax County, Virginia. P. 18

June Court 1761

Page 239

The will of Edward Dean, decd, was exhibited by Rebecca Dean, widow and extx, and the same was proved by the affirmation of the witnesses and OR. Sd extx with John Dean for her security, entered into bond, and certificate was granted her for obtaining a probate of sd will. Ordered that Welcom William Hodges, James Hodges, Bartholomew Hodges and Joseph Collings, do value the personal estate and Negroes (if any) of the sd Testator.

Halifax County Plea Book 1761

August Court 1761

Page 305

An inventory and appraisement of the estate of Edward Dean, decd, was returned & OR.

Halifax County Plea Book 1761

August 1761

Edward Dean – Inventory & Appraisement

Rebecakah (X) Dean, Admrx.

Among items listed: household goods, 1 rifle gun, 4 old books, pair scissors & candle stick, cattle

Appraisers: James Hodges, Welcome William Hodges, Joseph Collins

Returned: 20 August 1761

Source Will Book 0

1752 – 1773, Halifax County, Virginia. P. 15

November Court 1761

Page 381

An additional inventory and appraisement of the estate of Edward Dean, decd, was returned & OR.

Halifax County Plea Book 1761

June Court 1763

Page 101

For reasons appearing to the Court, it is now ordered that the former order of this Court for binding the orphans of Edward Dean, decd, be reversed and annulled.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1763 – 1764 (Plea Book 4)

18 August 1763

172 Edward Dean – Inventory & Appraisement

Rebecca Dean, Exrx.

Among items listed: 1 young horse, looking glass, a razor, book, hogs & 2 yearlings.

Appraisers: Jas. Hodges, Welcome William Hodges, Joseph Collins

Source Will Book 0

1752 – 1773, Halifax County, Virginia. P. 26

October Court 1763

Ordered that the Church Wardens of Antrim Parish bind out Charles Dean, a poor orphan of Edward Dean, decd, to Thomas Tunstall. And that they also bind out Joshua, Edward & William, other orphans of the sd Edward [Dean].

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1763 – 1764 (Plea Book 4)

24 May 1765. p. 464

Rebeca Dean, administrix of Edward Dean, deces’d of Halifax County. to Thomas Yuille, James Murdock & County. of same, for pound 10, one bay horse branded IS on the off shoulder & J on the near buttock, 3 cows & calfs, a yearling, a barren cow, likeways, 2 cows & calfs now on Dan River, all marked, 2 pots, 2 beds, 6 pewter basons, 2 dishes & 4 plates, also a rifle gun…

Signed Rebeca (+) Dean

Wit: John Smith, Dennitt Abney

Recorded 15 August 1765

Halifax County, Virginia, Deed Books 2,3,4,5 & 6, 1579 – 1767, p. 142

August Court 1765

Page 128

A bill of sale from Rebecca Dean to Thomas Yuille & Company was proved by the oaths of 2 of the witnesses and OF.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1764 – 1766 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 1)

1 February 1766

James Collie 400 acres on Ayres’s fork of Sandy Creek beginning at Musicks Lower Corner pine the on his and Deans Lines.

Source: Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries in the present Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin, and Patrick) p. 356

1 February 1766

Elextious Musick enters __ on the Brs. Of Sandy Creek adjoining his own, Deans & Kings lines.

Source: Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries in the present Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin, and Patrick) p. 356

Source Vestry Book of St. John’s Church, Henrico County. Virginia p. 71

183. p. 408 7 June 1769

Julius Dean of Bartlet County., South Carolina, to John Chisum of Halifax County., for 17 pounds 10 shillings, 125 acres, +/-, on b.s. of Spider Cr., part of a larger patent granted first to Edward Dean 10 June 1760, being the lower end, and extending up the creek to the second branch from the lower line on w.s. sd creek…a straight line from west line to the east line. All houses, orchards, gardens, woods.

Signed: Julius (x) Dean

Witnesses: Peter (x) Royster, Stephen Collins, Joes Collins, Tabitna (x) Collins

Recorded 17 Aug. 1769

Deed Book 7 1767 – 1770 Halifax County, Virginia

Will Recorded: 18 Jun 1761¹⁷⁸

Cassandra Abney [934.2.2] is a speculative daughter of Abraham and Cassandra (—) Abney. Dennett Abney had a wife Cassandra in 1768 when they sold 90 acres on both sides of Catawba Creek. Abraham Abney had land there and a wife, Cassandra. It was probably this Cassandra Abney who witnessed the 1772-will of Mattox Mayes. Source John W. Pritchett

Lunenburg County

Tithables list taken by William Caldwell in 1749. Contributed by W. S. Morton

Abney, Dennet 1

Abney, Dennet, Sr. 0

Abney, George 1

Abney, Abraham 1

25 September 1755 p. 157 Thomas Pruett of Halifax Co., to Dennitt Abney of Lunenburg Co., for pounds 12/10, 98 acres on both sides of Cottoubo Cr., beginning on John Bates’s corner, crossing Cottoubo Cr., Pruett’s line. All houses, orchards, gardens, fences, woods, etc.

Signed: Thomas (T) Pruett

Wit: Elijah Hunt, Nat. Abney, John Dean

Recorded 19 February 1756

Source: Halifax County, Virginia Deed Book 1 1752-1759 p.15

27 February 1762, p. 264

George Currie of Bristol Parish,….

Signed Go. Currie

Wit: George Watkins, Dannatt Abney, James Sims, Nathaniel Hall, Robert Hill.

Halifax County, Virginia, Deed Books 2,3,4,5 & 6, 1579 – 1767, p. 57

February Court 1762

Page 416

Henry Peyton, Plt, vs John Dean, Deft, In Debt. This day came the parties by their attys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, William Abney, Richard Brown, Nathaniel Hall, James Sims, James Blevins, Thomas Spencer, Daniel Wall, James Dillard, Thomas Comer, Dennet Abney, John Sutton, and John Jones, who, after returning to Court after deliberating, found that the Plt was no longer present. On motion of Deft by his atty, ordered that the Plt be nonsuit and that he pay the deft 5 shillings damages.

Halifax County Plea Book 1762

May Court 1763

Page 37

Thomas Dillard, Robert Wade Jr, Nicholas Perkins, William Stoke, and Edward Booker, Gent, Plts, vs William Murphey, Samuel Harris, and Robert Hutchinson, Defts, In Debt. This day came the parties by their attys, & thereupon came also a jury to wit, Thomas Spencer, Danett Abney, David Lawson, Thomas Watkins, John Lewis, John Bentley, Joseph Ashbee, Tully Choice, John Morton, William Hall, John Talbot, Henry Dixon, & Benjamin Potter, who say sd Defts do owe the Plts 26 pounds 3 shillings & 2 pence half penny, and therefore it is adjudged that the Plt recover against sd Defts the debt afd. And it is ordered that Peniah Smith, who married Thomas Robinson, have the benefit of this judgment.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1763 – 1764 (Plea Book 4)

March Court 1764

Page 262

James McCraw, Plt, vs Nathaniel Abney Jr, Deft, In Case. Thomas Spraggins and Danet Abney become special bail for the deft. And thereupon came the Plt by this atty, and the deft in his proper person, and sd Deft says that he cannot deny the Plt’s action, nor but that he did assume upon himself, as charged, nor but that the Plt has sustained damages of ____. Judgment for Plt. But by consent of the Plt, no execution is to issue on this judgment within 3 months from today.

Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1763-1764 (Plea Book No.4)

24 May 1765

p. 464

Rebeca Dean, administrix of Edward Dean, deces’d of Halifax County. to Thomas Yuille, James Murdock & County. of same, for pound 10, one bay horse branded IS on the off shoulder & J on the near buttock, 3 cows & calfs, a yearling, a barren cow, likeways, 2 cows & calfs now on Dan River, all marked, 2 pots, 2 beds, 6 pewter basons, 2 dishes & 4 plates, also a rifle gun…

Signed Rebeca © Dean

Wit: John Smith, Dennitt Abney

Recorded 15 August 1765

Halifax County, Virginia, Deed Books 2,3,4,5 & 6, 1579 – 1767, p. 142

August Court 1765

Page 128

John Maynard is ordered to pay Danitt Abney, a witness for him in his suit against Cox, for 14 days’ attendance.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1764 – 1766 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 1)

September Court 1765

Page 220

Thomas Cobbs, Gent, Sheriff, Plt, vs George Abney, Danat Abney, Thomas Spragins, and William Hill, Defts, In Debt.

This day came the Plt by Paul Carrington, his atty, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit: Robert Throcknorton, Jeremiah Morroh, Henry Harden, John Wade, Ephraim Hill, Richard Murphy, Adam Loving, and Francis Bucknall, who say that the Plt has sustained damages by reason of the breach of the condition of the Writing Obligatory in the declaration mentioned, besides his costs, ….

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1764 – 1766 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 1)

1 April 1769

163, p. 365.

William Prewit, Sr. of Halifax County. to John Haynes Skaits of same ….

Signed William (x) Prewit

Witnesses: James Bates, Nathl. Spraggins, Dannit Abney, Epa White

Recorded 15 June 1769

Deed Book 7 1767 – 1770 Halifax County, Virginia

Dannett was a devisee of his father of lands in Virginia, and obtained lands in South Carolina, where he d.; m. Cassandra. Source: Colonial Families of the U.S.

DAR: Revolutionary War veteran - CS SC (Edgefield District)

"Acted in the capacityof a "Constable for fees on apprehending persons in virtue of the Vagrant Act... Certif. 20 Jul 1778." South Carolina Auditor General Accounts, 1778-1780.

Dennett Abney [1868.1.1.1] appeared in Lunenburg County as a tithable in 1749 and 1752. He bought 128 acres on the Staunton River from James Hunt 6 April 1752 and George Abney witnessed the deed. Abney was living in Halifax County when he sold the property back to James Hunt 25 April 1757.

Dennett inherited 240 acres in Charlotte County that he sold to Thomas Spraggins in 1767.

On 14 January 1768 Dennett Abney and his wife, Cassandra —, sold 90 acres on both sides of Catawba Creek to Thomas Hill. Witnesses to the deed were James Hill, Samuel Abney, Ann Hill, and Elizabeth Terry. Cassandra was the name of the wife of Abraham Abney and we speculate that Dennett Abney’s wife was their daughter though no record that they had such a daughter exists.

In Amelia County is a marriage bond for one Dennett Abney. The date of the bond and name of his bride is mutilated though we can see his surety was Thomas Burton and that Samuel Cobbs and John LeNeve were witnesses. Just who this Dennett Abney is, we do not know Sopurce John W. Pritchett

Children are listed above under (16) Dannett Abney.

Went to South Carolina with his family and lived in Barnwell S.C.

Was a physician and servced in the Revolutionary as a physician and militia man.

Killed in a duel with another physician. His will was made July 1, 1787 and proved March 11, 1788.

Nathaniel Abney made claim for one gray mare about 12 1/2/hands high, 7 yrs. old, branded, appraised to be worth 90 pounds that was losgt in Brandon's Regiment. Swore before William Spraggins and Mathew Willis.

One claim for pay was Mr. Nathaniel Abney 343 - a/c/ duty in the militia as a private since the reduction of Charleston; also a bay mare lost in the militia, total amouanting to currency pounds or Sterling 24 pounds.

State of South Carolina to

Nathaniel Abney M.D. 1781

To board, apparatus and attendance on a wounded man 35

On two wounded men 15

Total 50 pounds

96 District personally appeared Nathaniel Abney, M.D. Certified to by Thomas Brandon, Col. and <Maj. Samuel Atterson.

State Troops tood one sorrel horse and gray mare which were the property of Nathaniel Abney, a fact sworn to by his father, Dr. Abraham Abney, on Oct. 4, 1783. Source: John Hensell

bought from his father, Abraham Abney, 400 acres on the north side of the north fork of Catawba Creek 3 April 1764. Nathaniel Abney and wife, Lucy —, were in Long Cain Mills, South Carolina, and Ninety-Six District 18 February 1775 when they sold 500 acres his father had patented on the mouth of Falls Creek. Source John W. Pritchett

After Lucy's death the children were taken by different members of the family and friends.

Privae in Pickens' Brigade. He also furnished shoes for Pickens' Brigade.

Eleanor was a sister of Martha Harriet HAMILTON who m. Sgt. Samuel ABNEY Sr., Paul's 1st cousin

Died at the home of her son, William Madison Russell in Bedford Tennessee.

George Abney is appointed surveyor of the road leading from Russells Road to Hunts ferry. Ordered that Abraham Abney, Thomas & William Spraggins and their tithables, Jas Norrell & his tithes, Thomas Prewett "& his", John Farmer, and John Willard, be his gang & that they clear & keep the road in repair.

Plea Book 1, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1755 p. 88

1 May 1756

Thomas Spraggin, 454acs. Lunenburgh County. on the S side of Catawbo Cr. Adj. Max, Thomas, Hodges, George Abney & Abraham Abney; 16 Aug 1756, p. 70 45 Shill.

Virginia Land Patents Book #33, VGSQ Vol. XXXII, #2, 1 May 1994

May 20, 1756

A new Commission of the Peace and Dedimus for H directed to Peter Fontaine Jr, James Terry, William Irby, Nathaniel Terry, Samuel Harris, Andrew Wade, Hugh Moore, Sherwood Walton, James Irwin, Thomas Dillard, Benjamin Clements, John Smith, John Bates, and Thomas Spraggins, dated last Apr 29, was produced and read

Plea Book 1, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1755 p. 123

January 1757

Thomas Spraggins 400 Begin: at Peter Roysters Corner on Bates’s Line on the So. Side the No. Fork Cuttawbo Cr.

Source: Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries in the present Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin, and Patrick) p. 244

March 17, 1757

Page 196. Mar. 17, 1757 Court. Present: Nathaniel Terry, Samuel Harris, Thomas Spraggins, & Robert Wade Jr., Gentlemen.

Pursuant to an order of the Court of the Count of Halifax bearing Date the Seventeenth day of August last past for this Vestry to appoint Processioners according to Law whereupon it is ordered that Thomas Spraggins, William Spraggins and Dennit Abney do Procession the bounds ….

Source: Vestry Book of Antrim Parish, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1817 p. 41

1760

John Dyer, Joseph Collins and Peter Treble Returned hear a Report of Processioned by them Preformed since the last day of January last past in obedience to an order of Vestry bearing date the 19th day of Sept. 1759 …. Also a tract for Joseph Eckhols himself present attended at Thomas Spraggins no one to show the line ….

Source: Vestry Book of Antrim Parish, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1817

p. 50

July Court 1760

Page 106

Edward Booker, Thomas Spragin Sr, James Anderson, and James Bates are appointed to settle the account current of Rachel Hunt, admx of Joseph Hunt. Decd.

Halifax County Plea Book 3, 1760

March Court 1761

p. 218

Certificates for obtaining letters of administration of the estate of Isaac Echols, decd, was granted to Mary Echols, his widow, she have first been charged, on her affirmation, and with William Stroit, Joseph Echols Jr, and James Bates, her securities … acknowledged the same. Charles Bostick, Peter Bayes, Thomas Spragin Jr, and Joseph Collings, are ordered to value the personal estate and Negroes (if any) of sd decd.

Halifax County Plea Book 1761

November Court 1761

Page 351

Thomas Spragins is granted a license to keep an ordinary at this Courthouse for 1 year, whereupon sd Thomas, with John Adams and Joseph Homes, his securities, entered into bond.

Halifax County Plea Book 1761

18 March 1762

p. 258

James Hunt of Lunenburg County. to John Wooton of Halifax County, for pound 5, 200 acres on both sides of Hunting Cr, part of a larger tract granted sd Hunt by patent 16 August 1756; beg. At Wm. Scott’s cor….the aforesaid creek…

Signed: James Hunt

Wit: Thomas Spragins, Nat. Abney, John (D) Dean

Recorded 18 March 1762

Halifax County, Virginia, Deed Books 2,3,4,5 & 6, 1579 – 1767, p. 57

May 1762

120 Isaac Eckhols – Inventory & Appraisement

Among items listed: plantation tools, carpenter tools, pocket compass, house goods, parcel pewter, knives & forks, l mare, cattle, hogs

Appraisers: Joseph Collins, Thomas Spragins, Charles Bostick

Returned: 21 May 1762 Total: not given

Halifax County, Virginia Will Book 0 1752 – 1773 p. 15

March Court 1764

Page 262

James McCraw, Plt, vs Nathaniel Abney Jr, Deft, In Case. Thomas Spraggins and Danet Abney become special bail for the deft. And thereupon came the Plt by this atty, and the deft in his proper person, and sd Deft says that he cannot deny the Plt’s action, nor but that he did assume upon himself, as charged, nor but that the Plt has sustained damages of ____. Judgment for Plt. But by consent of the Plt, no execution is to issue on this judgment within 3 months from today.

Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1763-1764 (Plea Book No.4)

6 November 1764

p. 402

George Abney of Halifax County. to Charles Harway (also Harraway) of the other part, for pound 51, 360 acres, beg. At a red oak cor. Bet. Sd Abney & Mattock Mayes, thence south…an oak bet. Sd Abney & Thos. Spraggins,… William Glass’ line… R. Robertson Hunt’s line… it being the same tract that Nathl. Abney now lives on… All houses, orchards, gardens, fences…

Signed: George Abney

Wit: Leonard Keeling, Wm. Abney, George Tillery

Recorded 20 June 1765

Halifax County, Virginia, Deed Books 2,3,4,5 & 6, 1579 – 1767, p. 136

15 November 1764

p. 294

Thomas Spraggins, the younger of Halifax County, planter, to James Lyle of Chesterfield County., merchant, for pound 200, 155 acres on the south side of Stanton River, adjoining the lands of Thomas Spraggins, the elder, the same land sd Thomas purchased of sd Thomas Spraggins the elder, by deed recorded in Halifax Court & bounded as by the deed expressed… All houses, buildings, orchards…& also all those ten negroes, male & female slaves whose name are Peter, James, Will, Plymouth, Tony, Ned, Moses, Aggy, Kate & Hanna, with their increase…also 5 feather beds & furniture.

Signed: Thomas Spraggins

Wit: Paul Carrington, Wm. Wright, Hampton Wade, John Wilson

Recorded 21 March 1765

Halifax County, Virginia Deed Books 2,3,4,5, & 6 1759 – 1767 p.128

June Court 1756

June 18, 1756 Present: Sherwood Walton, Benjamin Clements, Thomas Dillard, John Bates, Thomas Spraggins, & Robert Wade Jr, Gentleman

Plea Book 2, Halifax County, Virginia 1755 – 1758 p. 75

September Court 1765

Page 220

Thomas Cobbs, Gent, Sheriff, Plt, vs George Abney, Danat Abney, Thomas Spragins, and William Hill, Defts, In Debt.

This day came the Plt by Paul Carrington, his atty, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit: Robert Throcknorton, Jeremiah Morroh, Henry Harden, John Wade, Ephraim Hill, Richard Murphy, Adam Loving, and Francis Bucknall, who say that the Plt has sustained damages by reason of the breach of the condition of the Writing Obligatory in the declaration mentioned, besides his costs, ….

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1764 – 1766 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 1)

August Court 1766

Page 297

Thomas Spraggins, assignee of James Norwell, Plt, vs John Dean Jr, Deft. On a Petition. For reasons appearing to the Court, suit dismissed.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1766 – 1767 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 2)

October Court 1766

Page 382

On the motion of David George, Administrator of George Abney, decd, it is ordered that Mattox Mays, Nathaniel Barksdell, Thomas Spragins, and Robert Robinson Hunt, do value the personal estate and Negroes (if any) of sd George Abney, and return an inventory and appraisement.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1766 – 1767 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 2)

October Court 1766

Page 382

A deed from James Norrell Sr to Thomas Spragins was ack and OR

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1766 – 1767 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 2)

December Court 1766

Page 394

An inventory and appraisement of the estate of George Abney was returned and OR.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1766 – 1767 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 2)

December Court 1766

Page 394

Nathaniel Barksdell and James Bates are appointed to settle an account current of the estate of George Abney, decd.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1766 – 1767 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 2)

February Court 1767

Page 403

Edward Booker, Plt, vs Thomas Spragins, Deft. On an Attachment against the sd Deft’s e state. Thomas Yuille, a garnishee, says that there is an unsettled act between the ….

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1766 – 1767 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 2)

15 August 1768

95. P. 220... Thomas Spragen of Halifax County. to Ephroditus White of same, for 36 pounds 17 shillings 7 ½ pence, 25 acres, beg. At a cor. Hackberry in Elijah Hunt’s line on the bank of Stanton River…Hunt’s lines…Nathaniel Spragin’s line…Thomas Spragins’ line to sd river & the meanders of the river to the beg. All houses, gardens, orchards, woods, etc.

Signed Thomas Spragen

Witnesses: William Spragen, William Shields, Nathaniel Spragen

Recorded 18 August 1768

Deed Book 7 1767 – 1770 Halifax County, Virginia

August Court 1769

Page 429

A deed from Thomas Spragins to Skip Richeson was acknowledged by the said Thomas and ordered to be recorded.

Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767 – 1770 (Plea Book No. 6)

1770

306 James Norrell – Will

"…very sick & weak in body.." I order the land to be sold & after paying debts what is left to be in the possession of my dearly beloved wife Jean during her natural life, only such horses & cows which I have give to some of my children which she is sensible of. At wifes decease good & chattles to be equally divided between my sons James, Thomas, Samuel, Richard, & William and my daughters Sarah & Elizabeth.

Exr. My wife Jean & son Thomas Norrell

SD 5 April 1770 /s/ James Norrell

WD 5 April 1770

Wit: John Smith, Thos. Spragan, Reuben Abney

WP 18 April 1771. Presented by Thomas Norrell one of Exrs. Who refused the execution of sd will & same being proved by two of wit. Or o.r. On motion of John Smith Certificate was granted him.

Sec: Paul Carrington, Gent.

Halifax County, Virginia Will Book 0 1752 – 1773 p.50

Wit: Thos. Spragin, Reubin Abney, Elijah Hunt, George Brown

WP 17 December 1772. Presented by the Exr. & proved by two of the wit.

Sec: John Logan

Halifax County, Virginia Will Book 0 1752 – 1773 p.58

Died near Catabwa Creek. Source: Otis Fuller

Military: French and Indian War²¹⁵

"Maacah Abney [934.1.4] married Thomas Spraggins. They were living in Hanover County in 1747 when they sold 100 acres on Gillie Creek in Henrico County to Michael Jones. They deeded William Spraggins 50 acres on Gillie Creek in 1748 while still living in Hanover. Thomas was eldest son and heir at law of William Spraggins.

Thomas took the oath of captain of foot in the Halifax County militia 20 May 1756, was a lieutenant during the French and Indian War, and provided beef and bacon to the Army during the Revolution, for which he was later reimbursed.

Thomas gave 424½ acres to daughter Tabitha White and her husband 16 December 1778. Yet not until 19 July 1780 did Maacah relinquish her dower right.

He was head of a household of nine whites and 14 blacks in Halifax County in 1782. Seven whites were in his household in 1785, and he owned a 32’ by 20’ dwelling house, kitchen, three barns, a smoke house, two lumber sheds, slaves quarter, and a barn." Source: John W. Pritchett

Children are listed above under (22) Maacah Abney.

Samuel Abney [1868.1.1.2] (-1802) inherited 200 acres on Great Creek next to Capt. Spraggins and James Norell Jr. This was probably the 200 acres he sold to Thomas Spraggins 17 July 1767. Samuel was on the 1764 poll list in Halifax County. He sold 100 acres in Halifax County to Thomas Spraggins for £18 19 April 1770, and was in South Carolina by 1772. He died in Edgefield District, South Carolina, in 1802 leaving wife, Mary —. Source: John W. Pritchett

Joshua Dean (b. 1750 Lunenburgh Virginia, m. Tabitha Mays, 12/28/1785 Edgefield

SC, d. 5/23/1801 Edgefield SC Widow application for Pension R281, Va Line

Widow d. 4/1844 Names of two children given, others deceased. Lists 3

brothers Julius, John and William

a. Smallwood Dean lived in EC in 1856

b Sarah Dean m. Waitte or Waitts

was head of a household of two whites in Halifax County in 1782. He married his second cousin Tabitha Mayes 28 December 1785. His widow applied for a pension at age seventy-three from Edgefield District, South Carolina, in 1841. They rejected her application. Source John W. Pritchett

Samuel Mayes [1868.1.1.6.3] (-1816) was extremely wealthy when he died in Edgefield District, South Carolina (will dated 10 July 1813, recorded 28 Mar. 1816). He held several plantations that covered thousands of acres and sixty-three slaves. He left his wife, Nancy —, the home plantation, livestock, and household furniture. He bequeathed the remainder of his property to one daughter and seven sons — one of whom was Dennett Hill Mayes. Source John W. Pritchett

John Abney [1868.1.1.3.2] (-1812), a merchant, married first a daughter of John Lark (1742-1786) and Rachel Blakey (1744-1805), likely Elizabeth (16 Dec. 1768). John married second Susanna Pope who married second Edmond Spearman.

John left a will in Edgefield County, South Carolina, referring to a wife and minor children, but naming only Lark Abney, Polly Abney, and Charlotte Oneale. He mentioned also land of William Abney, deceased (will dated 20 June 1812, recorded 14 Aug. 1812). Later court records identified the other children as Elizabeth, Jacob P., Sarah J.M., and Ann Abney. Henry M. Abney, Jonathon Abney, and Ira Abney named in the suit may also have been children. Source John W Pritchett

On 16 December 1778 her father deeded them 424½ acres on the north side of Catawba Creek, which they sold to Thomas Bottom Jr. the next day. White was residing in Pittsylvania County when he sold 225 acres in Halifax County to his father-in-law Thomas Spraggins 8 January 1781. Andrew McGinnis deeded 80 acres on Ellis Creek next to Tabitha White 24 February 1794. Source: John W. Pritchett

Revolutionary War Veteran Pvt, VA PNSR, WPNS, HPNS

He enlisted in Albemarle County, Virginia in 1776 or 1777. He served three years as a private in Captain John Roberts and James Purvis' Company in Colonel Francis Taylor's Virginia Regiment. He enlisted again and served two years and two months in Captain LeBrun's Company, Colonel Armand's Corps, and was at the Siege of York.

According to his pension file he and Amilia had 15 children of which 11 were still living in 1820. He and Judith had five more children of which four were still living

This is Edward Dean’s son John who married Keziah Smith. I put all the John Dean entries prior to 1760 under the John Dean who was the child of Richard Dean who would have been this John Dean’s uncle. I did so because if this John Dean was born around 1740-42 he would have been under 18-20 years old prior to 1860. Also the last entry July 1767 says that John Dean died suddenly since the previous continuance without a will. I believe it is this John Dean who died in 1767 in Halifax County. Then his wife Keziah and his son John move to Surry County, N.C. in 1772.

November Court 1760

Page 185

Nathaniel Terry, Gent, is appointed Surveyor of the road in the room of William Roberson, and it is ordered (page 186) that he, with the gang belong to the sd road, the sd William Roberson, and John Dean, do clear and keep the same in repair.

Halifax County Plea Book 3, 1760

June Court 1761

Page 245

William Abney, Plt, vs George Watkins, Deft. In trespass, assault, & battery. This day came the parties by their attys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, David George, John Dean, Edward Wade, Ephraim Hill, John Chisum, Thomas Musteen, Thomas Dendy, Andrew Rogers, William Lawson, John Rogers, William Collings, & Joseph Ferguson, who say that the Deft is guilty as charged, and assess Plt’s damages at 20 shillings. Judgment for Plt for same.

Halifax County Plea Book 1761

June Court 1761

Page 261

Nathaniel Abney, Plt, vs John Dean, William Abney, Daniel Obar, and Ephraim Hill, Defts, In Debt. The Sheriff re turning on the capias awarded against sd Defts that he had taken sd Daniel Obar and Ephraim Hill. This day came the Plt by Paul Carrington, his atty, and sd Obar and Hill failing to answer Plt’s plea, ordered that the Plt recover against Obar, Hill, and John Gordon, Gent, Sheriff, 25 pounds and 9 pence, the debt in the declaration mentioned. (Page 262) But this judgment is to be discharged with the payment of half of the afd sum with interest from Nov 18 1760, and as to the defts Dean and William Abney, this suit is dismissed.

Halifax County Plea Book 1761

August Court 1761

Page 335

Reuben Searcy, assignee of John Moutray, Plt, vs Hezekiah Powell & Joshua Powell, Defts, In Debt. This day came the parties by their attys, and thereupon came also a jury to wit, John Robinson, Thomas Robinson, John Adams, Theophilus Lacy, Thomas Macmahan, Philip Miller, John Chisum, Ephraim Hill, John Dean, William Dendy, Daniel Obar, and Henry Pur____, who say that the Deft has not paid any part of the debt in the declaration mentioned. Judgment for Plt for 30 pounds. But this judgment is to be discharged with the payment of half of the afd sum with interest from Dec 25, 1757.

Halifax County Plea Book 1761

November Court 1761

Page 363

John Bean and Keziah, his wife, plts, vs Nathaniel Terry, Deft, In Case. Plts failing to prosecute, on the motion of Deft by Clement Read Jr, his atty, ordered that Plts be nonsuit and that they pay Deft 5 shillings damages.

Halifax County Plea Book 1761

18 March 1762, p. 258

James Hunt of Lunenburg County. to John Wooton of Halifax County, for pound 5, 200 acres on both sides of Hunting Cr, part of a larger tract granted sd Hunt by patent 16 August 1756; beg. At Wm. Scott’s cor….the aforesaid creek…

Signed: James Hunt

Wit: Thomas Spragins, Nat. Abney, John (D) Dean

Recorded 18 March 1762

Halifax County, Virginia, Deed Books 2,3,4,5 & 6, 1579 – 1767, p. 57

20 May 1762, p. 298

Welcom William Hodges of Halifax County. to Micajah Hampton of same….

Signed: Welcom W. Hodges

Wit: Wm (+) Laws, John (+) Dean, Joseph Collins

Recorded 20 May 1762

Halifax County, Virginia, Deed Books 2,3,4,5 & 6, 1579 – 1767, p. 61

May Court 1762

Page 461

Robert Wooding, Gent, is appointed Surveyor of the road in the room of Peter Irby, and it is ordered that he, with the male laboring tithables belonging to William Irby, John Camp, John Tuck, John Culverson, Peter Irby, Peter Bryant, John Dean, & George Dean, do clear & deep sd road in repair.

Halifax County Plea Book 1762

May Court 1763

Page 19

William Payne is appointed Surveyor of the Road instead of Nathaniel Terry, Gent, and it is ordered that the sd William, with the male laboring tithables belonging to Joseph Pulliam, Nathaniel Terry, Thomas Robinson, John Dean, Thomas Scott, Richard Murphey, and Daniel Ayres, do clear and keep the road in repair.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1763 – 1764 (Plea Book 4)

July Court 1763

Page 119

William McDaniel, Plt, vs John Dean, Deft, In case. Nathaniel Terry becomes special bail for Deft.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1763 – 1764 (Plea Book 4)

July Court 1763

Page 119

On the petition of Nathaniel Terry, Gent, setting forth that the road leading from this Courthouse to his Ferry, runs through his plantation, and is very prejudicial thereto, and therefore praying that the same may be turned. Ordered that Jacob Dye, Thomas Robinson, John Dean,, & John Caldwell, do view sd road and also the way which the Petitioner proposes.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1763 – 1764 (Plea Book 4)

July Court 1763

Page 161

John Gordon, Gent, late Sheriff, Plt, vs John Dean, Nathaniel Terry, & Thomas Robinson, Defts, In Debt. This day came the parties by their attys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, James Dillard, Daniel Donaho, Alexander Irvin, Mark Foster, John Norrell, Robert Rickman, and Benjamin Terry, who say that the Defts have not performed the condition of the writing obligatory in the declaration, and assess the Pl6t’s damages to 18 pounds 1 shilling. Ordered (Page 162) that Plt recover against the Defts and Richard Murphey and William Robinson, securities for the appearance of Defts John Dean and Thomas Robinson, his damages afd.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1763 – 1764 (Plea Book 4)

21 March 1765, p. 277

John Dean and Kezia, his wife of Halifax County. to Nathaniel Terry of same, for pound 110, 126 ½ acres on the north side of Dan River, beg. On sd river at Terry’s cor. Thence north…. All houses, orchards….

Signed John (x) Dean, Kesiah (x) Dean ad she relinquished her dower right

No wit.

Recorded 21 March 1765

Halifax County, Virginia Deed Books 2,3,4,5, & 6 1759 – 1767 p.126

21 March 1765, p. 127

Nathaniel Terry of Halifax County. to John Dean of same, for pound 15, 300 acres on both sides of Sandy Cr. Of Dan River, beg. At Able Lee’s cor. On the c reek thence north…. All houses, orchards, woods….

Signed Nathaniel Terry

No Wit.

Recorded 21 March 1765

Halifax County, Virginia Deed Books 2,3,4,5, & 6 1759 – 1767 p.127

March Court 1765

Page 31

A deed from Nathaniel Terry, Gent, to John Dean was ack. (Page 32) and OR.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1764 – 1766 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 1)

March Court 1765

Page 32

A deed from John Dean & Keziah, his wife, to Nathaniel Terry, was ack. And Keziah relinquished dower; OR

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1764 – 1766 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 1)

April Court 1765

Page 36

A bill of sale from John Dean to Joseph Pulliam was proved by the oaths of 2 of the witnesses and OR.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1764 – 1766 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 1)

June Court 1765

Page 96

John Dyer, Plt, vs John Dean, Deft, In Case. For reasons appearing to the Court, suit dismissed.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1764 – 1766 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 1)

July Court 1765

Page 419

Edmund Hodges, Plt, vs John Dean, Deft, on a petition for 40 shillings, said to be due by an account. This day came the Plt by his atty, and the Deft not appearing, ordered that the Plt recover against sd Deft his debt afd.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1763 – 1764 (Plea Book 4)

July Court 1765

Page 420

Edmund Hodges is ordered to pay John Smith, a witness for him in his suit against John Dean, for 2 days’ attendance.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1763 – 1764 (Plea Book 4)

1 April 1766, p. 149

John Deen of Halifax County. to Thomas Ashby, for pound 40, 330 acres, beg. At a hickory on Sandy Cr. Thence north…. All appurtenances…

Signed: John (T) Deen

Wit: William Twedel, Electors (x) Musick, James Collie, Ann (+) Collie

Keziah Deen, wife of John, relinquished her dower right.

Recorded 21 August 1766

Halifax County, Virginia Deed Books 2,3,4,5, & 6 1759 – 1767 p.158

18 April 1766

John Dean 400 Acres on the head Br. Of Cow Creek beginning at Woodings Corner W. O. The extending towards the brs. Of Buffaloe adjoining Charles Farris & Easts Lines when Run.

Source: Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries in the present Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin, and Patrick) p. 359

Feb. Court 1775

North Carolina Surry County Feby Court 1775

An Inventory of the Estate of John Deane Deceased. To wit: one Cow & yearling, One Man's saddle, One bed & furniture, one woman's saddle. One pot, 3 plates, 1 Bayons dish, 5 deer skins, 1 pair pothooks, 1 washing tub.

/s/ Kezia X Dane

(her mark)

Surry County Court Records Feb 1775

Feb Court 1775

North Carolina Surry County

The within Inventory of the Estate of John Dean was returned to Court on Oath by Kezia Dane Admin. and ordered to be recorded. Recorded accordingly.

Surry County Court Records Feb 1775

John Dean [934.2.1.1] inherited one mare and colt and twenty acres from his father. He appeared on the 1764 poll list in Halifax County, and sold some horses and cattle to Joseph Pulliam 9 October 1764.

John Dean with wife, Keziah, appeared in the records of Halifax County. In 1764 they sold 126½ acres on the north side of the Dan River to Nathaniel Dickerson Terry and two years later sold 330 acres on Sandy Creek to Thomas Ashby. Illiterate, his mark was a T. John Dean was in South Carolina 26 September 1772 when he sold the twenty acres that he inherited from his father to William Wilson Holmes. Although no wife relinquished a dower this was undoubtedly the same John Dean for he signed this deed with a T. John was still in the "Carolina Province" when he deeded 150 acres, which had belonged to his father and came to him after the death of his brother Edward, to Joseph Collins 14 March 1774. His mother, Rebecca, and wife, Keziah, relinquished their dower rights. Source: John W. Pritchett

1383 - Kezia Dean enters fifty acres of land, Surry County, on the West side of Mitchells River beginning at ? Wallnut Bottingford running up for ?

1384 - Kezia Dean enters fifty acres of land, Surry County, on the West side of Mitchells River beginning at the south of the Purdy Fork & running down.

May 22, 1780

By the will of God I being of a perfect mind and of a sound memory, that is to say I bequath my soul to God and my temporal Estate that is to say I give and bequath to my son John all my lands & tenements, and to my son Thomas the young gray mare and colt and a heffer called Tom and the rest of my movable Estate to be equally divided between Job, Keziah and Amasa and I so bereby bequath and appoint William Hodges and Samuel Riggs to act as Executor to Divide my Estate between the above named children and this I one acknowledge and form to be my last will and testament.

Sealed Signed and Stamped in the prescence of

Richard Murphy /s/ Kezia Dean

Godfrey Isaacs

Amos Hedges

A true return of the estate of Kezia Dean as I have received it out of the hands of Joseph Gentry & Welcomb William Hodges. To wit of

Welcomb William Hodges 7..10..0

Of Joseph Gentry 6..18..0

To sundrys found on the premises

3 grown cows which ws appraised by Samuel Riggs & Drewry Hodges to 10..10..0

To 1 pot 301 and one s tear 50/. 2..0..0

To 3 barrels of corn 30/. 1..10..0

To 1 mattock & Iron wedge 10/ 0..10..0

To cash from Joe Gentry .0..17..0

To one Linen wheel 25/. 1..5..0

To one bed & furniture 7..0..0

Total sum is 40..0..0

/s/ John Deen

State of North Carolina Surry County May Term 1790

The within Inventory & accompt of sale of the Estate of Keziah Dean deceased was return by John Dean the administrator and ordered to be recorded.

Surry County Court Records May 1790

Additional Inventory of the Estate of Keziah Dean, decd of one hundred acres of land and the tenements thereof. s/s John Dean

North Carolina Surry County May term 1791

The within Inventory of the Estate of Keziah Dean deceased as returned by the administrator and ordered to be recorded.

Keziah was likely Keziah Smith, a daughter of Gideon Smith. Smith purchased 253 acres on the Dan River in Lunenburg (later Halifax) County from Maria Byrd and Charles Carter in 1746. Gideon was married to Eleanor two years later when they sold 330 acres on Turnip Creek. Gideon and Eleanor, the widow of a Murphy when they married, were parents of Keziah and Peninah Smith. That Keziah was the wife of John Dean is evidenced by the fact that the tract they sold in 1764 was one-half of Gideon’s land on the Dan. Ssource: John W. Pritchett

In 1741 Gideon and Daniel Smith made land entries in the Hall area of Bedford county. They were Quakers and had arrived in Virginia by the same route as William Hall, d. 1757 - England, Pennsylvania and then to Virginia. About 1755 Gideon Smith (Sr.) died. The church warden bound two of his daughters, Pennziah and Keziah, to Daniel Smith, their uncle. The two girls, youngest of the family, were small children at the time.

Hezekiah would have been of about the same generation and living in the same area as Keziah. If this supposition has merit, then John Hall, d. 1794 and Hezekiah, assume to be brothers, were marrying into the same family and John's wife, Magdalene and Keziah, were related. Magdalene was of this same Smith family.^^

These are the Smiths for whom Smith Mountain and Smith Lake in Bedford county are named. The first was an important early landmark: the second created in modern times by damming the Staunton River for the production of hydro-electric power. Source Carroll Carmen Hall

There is a Davis Dean who married Polly Brown 12.14.1821 in Floyd County. Who is he?

Joshua Dean (b. 1750 Lunenburgh Virginia, m. Tabitha Mays, 12/28/1785 Edgefield

SC, d. 5/23/1801 Edgefield SC Widow application for Pension R281, Va Line

Widow d. 4/1844 Names of two children given, others deceased. Lists 3

brothers Julius, John and William

a. Smallwood Dean lived in EC in 1856

b Sarah Dean m. Waitte or Waitts

was head of a household of two whites in Halifax County in 1782. He married his second cousin Tabitha Mayes 28 December 1785. His widow applied for a pension at age seventy-three from Edgefield District, South Carolina, in 1841. They rejected her application. Source John W. Pritchett

Children are listed above under (33) Tabitha Mays.

Served in the Revolutionary War. Source: Otis Fuller

inherited 100 acres on the east side of Spider Creek that he sold to Travis Guthrey in 1779. He served during the Revolution. He, his wife, Ruth —, and five sons were in Edgefield District, South Carolina, until 1802 when they moved to Pickens County, Alabama. Source: John W. Pritchett

Private in the Revolutionary Wary. Duty in the South Carolina Militia before and after the reduction of Charleston.

Adopted Child. Source: Otis Fuller

I believe this is the John Dean who is the son of John and Keziah Dean.

August Court 1766

Page 297

Thomas Spraggins, assignee of James Norwell, Plt, vs John Dean Jr, Deft. On a Petition. For reasons appearing to the Court, suit dismissed.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1766 – 1767 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 2)

August Court 1767

Page 501

Thomas Yuille, James Murdoch and Company, assignee of John Dean, Plts, vs Thomas Pulliam & Joseph Pulliam, Defts, In Debt. This day came the Plts by Paul Carrington, their atty, and sd Defts cam not, but make default. Judgment for the Plts against the Defts and Thomas Roberson, their common bail, the sum of 15 pounds 10 shillings, with interest from October 1, 1763, with their costs.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1766 – 1767 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 2)

August Court 1767

Page 523

Thomas Yuille, James Murdoch & Company, Plts, vs John Dean Jr, Deft, In Case. The parties having agreed this suit, the same is dismissed.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1766 – 1767 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 2)

1768

Ordered that John Deen be Sexton at Allens Creek Church During Pleasure

Source: Vestry Book of Antrim Parish, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1817

p. 93

February Court 1768

Page27

John Dean, Plaintiff, against Thomas Roberson, Defendent, on a petition. For reasons appearing, ordered that this suit be dismissed.

Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767 – 1770 (Plea Book No. 6)

March Court 1768

Page 110

James Bates, Plaintiff, against John Dean, Defendant, in debt. For reasons appearing, ordered that this suit be dismissed.

Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767 – 1770 (Plea Book No. 6)

May Court 1768

Page 135

Thomas Robinson, Plaintiff, against John Dean, Defendant, in case. For reasons appearing, ordered this suit be dismissed.

Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767 – 1770 (Plea Book No. 6)

21 November 1768

John Apperson, Junr. – Account of Sales

Names mentioned as purchasers:….Benja. Smith….John Dean…

Total: 425.10.4 ½

Signed E. E. & c R. Wooding, Esqr.

Returned 19 August 1772. O.R.

Halifax County, Virginia Will Book One 1773 – 1783

January 1769

At a Vestry held for Antrim Parish the 17th day January 1769

…To John Dean Sexton at Allens Creek Church 750

June Court 1769

Page 361

William Brandon, Plaintiff, against John Dean, Defendant, on a petition. For reasons appearing, ordered that this suit be dismissed.

Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767 – 1770 (Plea Book No. 6)

August Court 1769

Page 433

Ephraim Hill, Plaintiff, against John Dean, James Wood, John Philpot, and Thomas Wood, Defendants, in debt. This day came the Plaintiff by Paul Carrington, his attorney, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, John Tuck, Richard Brown, Joshua Stone, Benjamin Hall, Reuben Ragland, Jeremiah Keen, William Owen, James Edwards, James Roberts Fr., John Irby, William Owen Jr., and Anthony Colquit, who way that the Plaintiff has sustained damages by reason of the detention of the debt in the declaration mentioned, besides is costs, to 16 pounds 12 shillings and 8 pence half penny. Therefore is considered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendants his damages aforesaid, and his costs.

Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767 – 1770 (Plea Book No. 6)

March 1771

P. 159: A list of Surveys made by Robert Wooding for Surveyor HC in 1769

Dec 2 400 John Dean Br’s of Childrey & Runaway

Halifax County, Virginia Deeds 1767 – 1772

July Court 1772

Page 400

Thomas Yuille, James Murdoch and Co., Plaintiffs, vs. John Dean Jr., Defendant, on an attachment against the Defendant’s estate. (Page 401) For reasons appearing, ordered that this attachment be dismissed.

Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1771- 1773 (Plea Book 7, Part 2)

August Court 1772

Page 457

Benjamin Johnson, Plaintiff, vs. John Deane, Defendant, In Case. The parties by their attorneys mutually submit all matters in dispute between them relating to this suit to the determination of Benjamin Lankford and Thomas Dillard, Gent, and agreed that their award be made the Court’s judgment.

Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1771- 1773 (Plea Book 7, Part 2)

September Court 1772

Page 462

Benjamin Johnson, Plaintiff, vs. John Dean, Defendant, in case. This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also Benjamin Lankford and Thomas Dillard to whom this cause was referred, and made their report whereby it appearing that the Plaintiff has sustained damages by occasion of the Defendant’s breach of the assumption in the declaration mentioned, to 13 pounds 1 shilling and 9 pence, besides his costs, therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendant his damages in form aforesaid recorded, and his costs.

October Court 1772

Page 485

John Deane, Plaintiff, vs. George Watkins, Defendant, in trespass, assault and battery. The plaintiff living out of this Colony, was ruled to give Security for the costs of this suit, which he failing to do so, the same is therefore dismissed, and it is considered by the Court that the Defendant recover against the Plaintiff his costs.

Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1771- 1773 (Plea Book 7, Part 2)

p. 491: Sept 26, 1772

From John Dean of Carolina Province to William Wilson Holmes of H, 5 pounds, about 20 acres, being part of a patent of greater quantity first granted to Edward Dean deceased and by him willed to the above John Dean, his son, the same lying on the south end of said tract and on the south side of the head of Spider Creek as by record of Edward Dean’s will may appear.

Signed John (T his mark) Dean.

Wit: Joseph Collins, William Bays, John (x his mark) Hampton.

Recorded Nov 19, 1772

Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767 – 1770 (Plea Book No. 6)

November Court 1772

Page 504

A deed from John Deane to William Wilson Homes was proved by the oaths of three of the witnesses and ordered to be recorded.

Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1771- 1773 (Plea Book 7, Part 2)

Resided about 1774 Surry County, North Carolina.

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John served in the Continental Line of North Carolina, 10th Regiment, Quinn's Company. He enlisted 20 Jul 1778 and served 9 months. Source: DAR Patriot Index Vol. I, p. 183; North Carolina Revolution Army Accts. Vol. III, p. 46, North Carolina State Records Vol. 17, p. 47. DAR Application E 56912 by Mary Browing Glaze, 3813 Julie, Amarillo, Texas 79109

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On the Wilkes County, NC Tax Rolls in 1793. Turners District

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Floyd County Deed Book A "7 Sept 1809: Bill of Sale from Coonrod Ritter, of Bourbon County, Kentucky to Robert Lesley, of Floyd County, Kentucky. for 50 acre tract on Johns Creek. WITNESS: John Dean, Reuben Gidden, Allen Lesley and Benjamine Williamson.

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1810 - John Dean appointed to supervise the road opening from Clark's Mill or Dean's Mill to mouth of Buffalo Creek. The hands on Johns Creek and Brushy Fork and Henry Crumb's to assist in repairs. p. 63

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May Term 1810 - John Dean indulged until September Court to open his road. p. 65

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May 29th, 1810 On the motion of John Dean, ordered that Ruben Giddins, Benjamin Pierce, John Jones and Samuel James mark road from the mouth of Brushy Fork of Johns Creek to James Hensley's Mill.

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1810 Census Floyd County p.3, Kentucky 00001/11111101

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Jun Term 1811: On the motion of John Dean, ordered that Richard Preece, Reuben Matthews, Matthew Matthews and Alexander Lain make a road from Ball Alley Rock to Johns Creek and up the same to James Mill. p. 75

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Nov. 1815: Indenture to John Graham from John Dean in the amount of $230.00 for 269 acres on Brushy Fork of Johns Creek. County Court Book 1 February 27th. p. 27

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Sept 4, 1825 Indenture from John Dean to Thomas Matthews for the sum of $100 for 60 acre tract on Brushy Fork of Johns Creek

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In the 1820 Census John is in Floyd County, page 33 living next to Thomas Matthews and Samuel James 0001110000003. Job Dean is 8 names from John.

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1819: On the motion of John Dean, ordered that Solomon McGuire, Benj. Burchett, Thomas Matthews and Thomas Stewart mark road from the mouth of Dick's Creek to the mouth of Brushy Fork. p. 182

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May 15, 1820 Thomas Stewart is appointed Surveyor of the road from the mouth of Brushy Fork of Johns Creek to Dicks Creek in place of John Dean. p.185

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1820 census Floyd County 10 - 26 - 1 26 - 45 - 1 Over 45 - 1 All three males engaged in agriculture No Females Three slaves 2 females under 14 1 females 14 - 26

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Dean, John Acres: 50 Book: T Survey Date: 10-13- 1825 County: Floyd Watercourse: Mill Br Johns Cr Page: Township: Range: View Full Context

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Dean, John Acres: 50 Book: T Survey Date: 10-13- 1825 County: Floyd Watercourse: Fk Johns Cr Page: Township: Range: View Full Context

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Dean, John Acres: 100 Book: T Survey Date: 10-13-1825 County: Floyd Watercourse: Long Bottom Br

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Dean, John Acres: 50 Book: T

Survey Date: 10-14-1825 County: Floyd Watercourse: Johns Cr Page: Township: Range:

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1820 Census Floyd County Kentucky

000111/with 3 slaves so Hannah must have already died.

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August 25, 1823 - John Dean appointed Surveyor of the road on Brushy Fork of Johns Creek. p.202

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Jan 27, 1825 - Ordered that Christopher Mainor is appointed Surveyor of the road in place of John Dean, resigned. p.213

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June 27, 1825 - Ordered that Christopher Mainer, Reuben Collinsworth, Thomas Mathews and John James to view the best way for a road from John Dean's into the road at Samuel James and are instructed to report at the next term of court p. 220

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1830 Census - John is in Cabell County, Virginia which becomes Wayne County, West Virginia. 000000001/10001. Is this Vinah or someone else living with him?

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Kentucky Land Grants

p. 529

October 13, 1825 John Dean 50 Ac Bk T, p. 81 Floyd County Mill Branch Johns Creek

October 13, 1825 John Dean 50 Ac Bk T, p. 82 Floyd County on Fk of Johns Creek

October 13, 1825 John Dean 100 Ac Bk T, p. 32 Floyd County on Long Bottom Creek

October 14, 1825 John Dean 40 Ac Bk %, p. 84 Floyd County on Johns Creek

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Pike County, Kentucky 5 Jun 1830. Deeds Book A-i, p. 167

John Dean of Pike County, Kentucky sold to Samuel Dawson of Cabell County, Virginia for the sum of $750 a certain tract or parcel of land situated in the County of Pike on Brushy Creek where said DEAN now lives. Bounded as followeth:

Beginning at a BEECH, standing on the North side of said creek marked for a conditional corner tree between John DEEN and Thomas MATTHEWS, thence running with said conditional line across a creek to the south side thereof; to the line of John Greenhouse survey of 201 ACRES on said creek, thence running up said creek on the South Side, with the of said Grahams said survey to the poplar, corner tree to a fifty acre survey made for John Deen, thence with the lines on the south side of said survey as reversed, S40 degrees, W124 poles to a stake, S. 31, E. 84 poles to a stake, N. 40, E 66 poles to a beech, same course 56 poles to another beech, upper corner of said survey, thence running with the of said Grahams said survey to a black gum, corner tree of another survey of fifty acres made for said Deen. Said gum, standing on said Deens Mill Branch, thence -running with the calls ? of said survey up said creek to the upper corner tree, thereof, thence running across said creek to a beech corner tree of a conditional line between said Deen and Christopher Mecenier, thence running to a Spanish oak and beech, corner tree of a survey": of, 100 acres made for said Deen, thence Running down said creek on the north side, thereof, with the parallel lines of said survey to the lower end of same thence running down with the calls? of Grahams survey of 201 acres to beginning of another survey of fifty acres made for said Deen thence running down said creek with the parallel lines on the North side of said Survey, down to the of said survey thence running with the line of said Grahams said survey to the beginning, containing 450 acres by survey and be the same more or less, including all the land, said Deen holds on said creek by Virtue of the surveys aforesaid which are all the titles he has on said creek to land, together with all and singular the appurtenances, benefits and therewith belonging, or in anywise appertaining to have and to hold the same unto the said Samuel Dammon, his heirs and assigns forever. I the said John Deen, do warrant, and forever defend the aforesaid land and premises with the said Samuel Dannon, his heirs and assigns free from the claim of myself, my heirs, John Preston, and John Graham, and their heirs or any person or persons claiming by or through myself or them or either of them, but against no other person or persons having title or interest to the aforesaid land whatsoever. In testimony whereof I the said John Deen, do hereto set my hand and seal, the day and year first above written John DEEN.

Attest: William Cecil, William Pinson, Jeremiah Ratliff

Registered 27 June 1831

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Wayne County, W. Virginia Deed Book B., P. 159

Know all men by these presents, that I Hugh Harkins of the County of Floyd, State of Kentucky, have this day bargained and sold unto William Vinson of Wayne County, Virginia for the sum of $350 to the said Harkins paid, all of the estate that he holds in the estate of John Dean deceased in the County of Wayne and State of Virginia, that is to say, all the interest he received by a deed of Purchase from Pernina James of the County of Floyd, State of Kentucky, she being one of the heirs of John Dean, deceased, that is all the estate she was and that said Harkins was by said deed entitled to except the lands of said goods and chattels stock and every variety of estate except the lands said deed from Pernina James having been regularly admitted to record in the Floyd County Clerk's office on the 15th day of November 1847, in Book E, p. 313. I, the said Harkins do hereby sell and convey unto the said Vinson all such estate above described forever, and do furthermore hereby constitute said Vinson with full power and authority to sue for and recover from all persons have in possession any of the property. And to institute any suits necessary in order to the adjustment at law or in equity said estate, and when so obtained, it is by this bargain and sale of right his own.

In testimony whereof I the said Hugh Harkins hath this 25th day of December 1847 set his hand and seal

Witnesses: Jas. Fulkerson, Geo. F. Hatcher

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John Dean 1 Nov 1833 Cabell County 80 a. On the NE of the Right fork of Twelve Pole adjoining the lands said Dean purchased of Samuel Damron and beginning above said Dean's house Grants No. 82, p. 351

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Kentucky Land Grants

p. 529

March 28, 1834 John Dean 50 Ac Bk H-2 p. 166 Lawrence County Trap Branch

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1 July 1836.

Virginia State Land Office. Grants A-Z, 1-124, reels 42-190; Virginia State Land Office. Grants 125- , reels 369-.

Location: Cabell County.

Description: 18 acres on N. of right fork of 12 Pole Creek.

Source: Land Office Grants No. 86, 1836, p. 107 (Reel 152)

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30 November 1838.

Virginia State Land Office. Grants A-Z, 1-124, reels 42-190; Virginia State Land Office. Grants 125- , reels 369-.

Location: Cabell County.

Description: 25 acres on W. side of 12 Pole Creek. .

Source: Land Office Grants No. 89, 1838-1839, p. 416 (Reel 155).

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1840 Census Cabell County, Virginia which later becomes Wayne County, West Virginia - 2 people in household John 70-80 and one female 20 to 30. Is this Vinah Lowe? There are a William and Jacob Lowe living very close to John.

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Jonathan Dean 31 Aug 1843 Cabell County 25 a. On the E. side of the Right hand fork of Twelve Pole Creek, beginning on the point below the mouth of Spring branch & c. to a hillside Grants No. 94, p. 501 25 a. On the Rock branch of the Right hand fork of Twelve Pole, beginning by a large rock about 80 poles from the mouth of said branch Grants No. 94, p. 551

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Jonathan Dean 31 Aug 1849 Wayne County 110 a. On a ridge between Rocky branch of the Right hand fork of Twelve Pole & the Main Right hand fork, beginning on the Watson line Grants No. 101, p. 781 Library of Virginia http://198.17.62.51/collections/LO.html

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The appraisement of personal property of John Dean is recorded in Wayne County, Virginia (W. Virginia) will book C, p. 50 and was done the 24th day of April 1846 by William Brumby, John Faral (Jarrell) and Thomas Preston. The appraisement was filed on 24 July 1846. (Both Jarrell and Preston were Floyd County names.)

John appeared to be fairly well off from the number of cattle, sheep and hogs that he owned as well as 8 slaves.

The sale date is shown as March 28, 1848 with a Vina Dean buying a great deal, such as a gray mare, a sorrel horse, 40 head of hogs, a black and white cow and calf, a flowered back cow, shovels, plough and tounge, 4 augers, 1 drawing knife, 4 hoes and 1 matick, 4 axes, 1 "pare horse quiring", 1 hand saw, 1 little wheel, 1 half bushel, 1 loom, 4 baskets, 2 bunches wool and sheat, saddle and bridle, lot of corn, 9 slays and harnesses, and numerous household items such as a clock, pots, kettles, trommels, tubs, barrels, coffee mill, shelf and shelf ware, looking glass, kitchen shelfware and sive and sarch, 5 peas of hoop er ware, 1 chest, 3 feather beds and sheets, coverlets and steds.

The proceeds from the sale amounted to $625.55 less accounts paid in the amount of $92.78 leaving a balance of $528.75 to be distributed to the heirs of John Dean.

Signed H. Bowen, John Plymale. Source: Freda Strampe

Jacob Dean and Elizabeth Burke married in Wayne County W.V, 21 Dec 1827. Who is he?

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David Dean married Polly Brown in Floyd County on 12.14.1821. Is he related and if so who is he? She is the daughter of John Brown

David Dean appeared and gives in his list of taxable property for the year 1825 as 1 tithe

July 26, 1824 Indenture from Henry Conley to Henry Conley (the Elder) in the amount of $00 for a tract of land in Floyd County. Attest: William Phillips, David Dean

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John Dean and Elizabeth Spurlock married in Cabell County/Wayne County W.V. on 9 Oct 1828. Is this our John? Is this where some of the heirs come from?

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Jonathan Dean and Mary Ann Prince, 14 Mar 1829, Lawrence County, Kentucky who are they?

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Joseph Dean and Elizabeth Ferguson, 6 Sept 1821. Who are they?

Harrison (Henderson) Huff, s/o Tolbert & Sarah Huff 21 Oct 1858 Rebecca Dean, d/o Joseph & Elizabeth Dean

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William H. Dean married Josephine Draper in Floyd County 3.16.1861. Is she related and if so who is she ?

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Who is

Dean, Mary Jane Acres: 60 Book: 96 Survey Date: 11- 1-1875 County: Lawrence Watercourse: Elk Br Page: Township: Range:

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Who is Samuel Osborn who signed the marriage bond for Peggy Gannon (Job's wife) according to Freda Strampe there was an Osborn family living the James Dean at the time a photo was taken which was published in the East Kentuckian Vol XV No.11

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Job Dean; 31 Dec 1849 Pernina James; John H. Riggs; Malinda M., James G., Amy M., Hiram W., & Reding L. Riggs; Sarah Wireman; Marinda McQuery; Malinda Sellars; Alexander, John, & Elizabeth Thompson Heirs at Law of John Dean Wayne County 100 a. On Rich Creek and Mylam branch of the Left hand fork of Twelve Pole, beginning on the Honey Trace fork of Rich Creek & c. to a ridge of the Honey Trace fork and on a line of survey made for Damron & Short to the head of Honey Trace fork of Mylam Grants No. 102, p. 540

Who is Sellars?

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Benjamin and Sarah Dean are also living in Cabell County, Virginia in 1830. Are they related?

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DEAN BRANCH OF JOHNS CREEK: Extends slightly over 1/2 mile north to Johns Creek, just across from the McCombs PO, and just a little over 1 mi east of the Floyd County line. Since it is identified as Job Dean's Branch on the mid 19th century Burris ms. map, it may have been named for Job (Jobe) Dean, and early landowner in that vicinity. Area historian Henry P. Scalf, however, thought it was name for this father, John, a NC native and pioneer settler of Johns Creek, who had arrived there in 1808.

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From Freda Strampe - John Dean b. bet 1760 - 1765 d. 1846 Wayne County, W.V A m. (Birth date from census records; death from heirs request to survey land in Wayne County.)

If Amos Dean and John were brothers, John would have lived in Virginia in 1775 since that was where Amos was born. John resided in North Carolina 1785 per Job Dean's census information, Wilkes County, NC in 1793 per tax records, Floyd County, Kentucky 1810 to about 1825 per census and land records, in Pike County, Kentucky 1830 per land records, in Lawrence County, Kentucky 1834 tax later to Cabell County, (now Wayne County W.Virginia.) by 1840 census until his death in 1846. Where was John between 1793 (NC) and 1810 (Floyd County census)?

Nov 25, 1815 Indenture to John Graham from John Dean of $230 for 269 acres on Brushy Fork of John's Creek. September 1825 indenture from John Dean to Thomas Matthews of $100 for a 60 acre tract on Brushy Fork of Johns Creek (note John and Mahala Priest lived next door to Thomas Matthews - ld)

Sources: Annals of Floyd County, Kentucky; marriage records of Floyd County, census records of N.C., Kentucky, Virginia. Land records, Floyd County, Kentucky and Wayne County, WVA and survey of land in Wayne County, WVA naming heirs of John Dean deceased Bk. B. P. 442

In 1830 Pike County Kentucky John Dean sold 201 acres.

Census - 2: 1810, Floyd County, Kentucky²⁸⁸

Census - 3: 1820, Floyd County, Kentucky²⁸⁹

Census - 4: 1830, Cabell County, Virginia (Wayne County, West Virginia) #19²⁹⁰

Census - 5: 1840, Cabell County, Virginia (Wayne County, West Virginia) #53²⁹¹

Military: Served as Revolutionary War Private for North Carolina Regiment²⁹²

Move 1: 1809, North Carolina to Floyd County, Kentucky²⁹³

Move 2: Bet. 1829 - 1834, Pike to Lawrence County, Kentucky^294,295

Move 3: 1837, Cabell County Virginia/Wayne County West Virginia²⁹⁶

According to a letter found in the Pike College Genealogy Section from Mary Jo Blythe, Hannah's cousins are John and Humphrey Marshall.

Marshal William 1 0 1 0 0

Marshal Joseph 1 0 1 0 0

Marshal John 1 2 1 0 0

Meirs Peter 2 0 4 0 0

Marshal Ruanah 1 2 2 0 0

1790 SURRY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA CENSUS

Polly Dean married Jas. Pelfry in Floyd County on 9.5.1833 - Who is she?

Purchased items at her husbands estate.

Married by James Marcum.