Peter Knight
Cavaliers and Pioneers
Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents
Nell Marion Nugent
Patent Book No. 1 - Part II
P. 83
PETER KNIGHT, Merchant, 14 acs., being an island in Nansemond Riv., Up. Co. of
New Norfork, 10 April 1638, p. 529. S. side the Riv. opposite land of Oliver
Sprye & adj. land of Robert Newman & Randolph Crew. Sd. 14 acs. & 36 acs. not
yet taken up, due for his own per. adv.
and
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PETER KNIGHT, Merchant, 400 acs. Up. Co. of New Norf., 18 Nov. 1618 p. 543. On
S.E. side of Nansemond Riv., & about 3 mi. up the E. side of a cr., lying over
against land of Richard Bennett & adj. land of Robert Bennett. Due by assignment
from Thomas Burage. (Note: Evident error in date.)
and
PETER KNIGHT, Merchant, 200 acs. Isle of Wight Co., 13 Mar. 1638, p. 628, S.E.
Ely. upon land of Leift. John Upton Sly., & upon the Batchelors plantation Nly.
Due by assignment & exchange to & with sd. Leift. Upton to & with Mr. Thomas
Hill for 200 acs. in any other place ungranted & by sd. Hill sold to sd. Knight
for a valuable consideration.
and
MR. PEETER KNIGHT, 925 acs., in Petowmack Riv. adj. Chappawansicke Cr. 9 Oct.
1656, p. 71 (104). Moiety of patent for 1850 acs. (As above) Renewal. Retaken up
by new rights & trans. of 19 pers: John Waddington, Andrew Cockerin, Wm.
Ballingall, Edwd. Meeres, Wm. Mundy, Rich. Wall & 1 servt. named Thomas, James
Hawly, Ann his wife, 3 children, Jno. Foster, Rugh Darlinge, James Hill, James
Loyd, Jno. Seaman, Wm. Seaman, Gilbert Seaman.
and
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PETER KNIGHT, Gent., 500 acs. 17 Oct. 1649, p. 183. On the S. of great
Wicocomoco, being a neck of land, bounded Ely. upon the great bay, Wly. on the
cr. that parts same from the Indian Town of Cattalowmen, N. & N. E. upon the
mouth of sd. river. Trans. of 10 pers.
and
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PETER KNIGHT, 1,000 acs. Northumberland Co., 13 Oct. 1653, p. 64. Upon N.W. side
& on the head of Wicocomoco Riv., 200 acs. part thereof S.E. on the head of sd.
river, N.E. on land of one Pallen, dec'd. 450 acs. S.E. on the main branch of
the head of Wicocomoco Riv. & N.E. on sd. 200 acs. & 350 acs. S.E. upon this
land & N.E. upon land of John Shakley, 200 acs. formerly granted unto George
Knott & assigned to Sd. Knight & 800 acs. for trans. of 16 pers: Charles Roe,
John Roe, Edward Morris, Mary Morris, William Stephens, Nicho. Allen, Fra.
Leake, John Skiddiner, Jane Stoe ( Sloe), Alice Howell, George Shaw, Ann Shaw,
Marjary Green, Ralph Millett, Abraham Stronge, Robert Barnett.
and
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PETER KNIGHT, 1,000 acs. Glocester Co., 16 July 1652, p. 95. On S. side of
Poropotank Cr., on N. side of York Riv., & bounded from the head of gutt issuing
out of sd. Cr. dividing this from land formerly surveyed by Mr. Richard Lee & c.
Trans. of 20 pers: William Vert (or Uert), Robert Young, Godfrid Niren (or
Nixen), William Evans, Law. Evans, Humph. Hawoods, John Fulcher, John
Knighthill. John Farmer, Wm. Chamberlin. Mathew Bradford, John Lastly, James
Foster, Ursela Smith, William Right, John Smith, Thoms Jervis, Stephen Collin,
Thomas Powell, Eliza. Monke, (or Moluke).
and
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HENRY WATTS, 457 acs. Isle of Wight Co., 26 Nov. 1652, p. 187. 300 acs. on S.E.
side of Pagan Cr., Sly. on land of Mr. John Moone, & 157 acs. being the
plantation he lives on, N.W. upon land of Peter Knight.....
and
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PETER KNIGHT,1500 acs. Northumberland Co., 3 June 1657, p. 94, (138). Renewal of
2 patents for 500 acs. each. 700 acs. N. N. E. upon a creek dividing this & land
of Mr. Nicholas Morrice, W. N.W. upon Scoggins Cr., etc. & 800 acs. N. N. E.
upon said land, S.E. upon land of Thomas Read & David Kiffin, etc. 500 acs. for
trans. of 10 pers.
and
SAME. 1200 acs. Same county, date & page. Renewal of patent for 700 acs. granted
him 2 Oct. 1654 & 500 acs. granted unto Thomas Scoggin, who deserted me, and now
due for trans. of 10 pers. The name Rich. Shorthand appears under this record.
and
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MR. PETER KNIGHT, 925 acs. in Potomack river adj. Chappawansicke Cr., 7 Mar.
1658, p. 269, (370). Being the moiety of a patent granted to sd. Knight & Capt.
Baker Cutts, 13 Oct. 1653, renewed by order of court & for trans. of 19 pers.
Renewed 15 Mar. 1663.
and
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PETER KNIGHT, 2700 acs. Northumberland Co., 23 Nov. 166__ (2), p. 75 (545). 1200
acs. on S. side of great Wicocomoco Riv., adj. land of Thomas Scoggin; 1500 acs.
on S. side sd. river, E. S. E. upon a branch dividing this & land of Nich.
Morrice, adj. land of which land next Tho. Read being formerly called Palmer
---(Mutilated.) (3 June 1657)
and
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PETER KNIGHT, JR., 925 acs. in Potomack Riv., adj. to Chappawansicke Cr. 15 Mar.
1663, p. 203 (101). Renewal of his patent dated 8 Mar. 1658.
Northumberland County Record Book
1652-1658
P. 57
Know all men by these presents that I Nicholas Morris do make my trusting friend
Mr. John Haynie my true and lawful attorney for to sue and implead and for to do
all business in court for me and to proceed in law as he shall think fitting and
whatsoever my said attorney shall do therein shall stand in full form and virtue
as if I was there present.
Witness my hand the 19th day of August 1655 /s/ Nicholas Morris
Teste. James Hawley, Peter Knight
p.184 Patent bk. 2, p. 180. Thomas Gascoyne, 250 acs. situated in Great
Wicocomoco River, 15, Sept. 1649. Being a neck of land bounded on the Northern
part by a branch parting this from land of JOHN DENNIS, on the South from the
land of PETER KNIGHT.
Northumberland County Record Book 1662 - 1666
P. 6 - P. 94 10 Feb 1662
In the Name of God Amen. Be it knowne unto all men that presents that I Robert
Boggus of Great Wicocomoco being in perfect health & strength of memory doe here
make this my last Will & Testament.....
/s/ Robert Boggis
/s/ James Hawley
/s/ Edward Hawley
( ) br: 26th 1662 Mr. James Hawley & Edward Hawley testify upon Oath before me
that this Will Robert Boggis did acknowledge & deliver it as his act and deed.
/s/ Peter Knight
According to an Order of Northumberland County Curt giving Commission to Mr.
Peter Knight to swear the witnesses; this Will was proved & recorded the Tenth
of February 1662
Northumberland County Court 1652-1665
20 Aug 1655 Mr. Knight agst John Hopper. "Whereas Peter Knight was summoned
to this court to declare himself upon oath at which time John Hopper interrupted
said Knight and taxed him with swearing falsely Court orders Hopper pay Knight
300 lbs tobacco (Northumberland Ct Orders VA Colon Abst Vol I Fleet)
Mr. Peter Knight, who was granted 925 acres in Potomac River, adjacent
Chappawansicke Creek, Virginia, patent 9 Oct 1656. - pg 295, Jno. Waddington,
transported with twenty-three other persons by one Peter Knight, who was then
granted 1200 acres, Northumberland Co, Virginia, south of Great Wicommoco River,
patent 2 Oct 1664.
Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book 1658-1662
Know all men by these presents that I Peter Knight of Wicocomoco in
consideration of my love & affection I beare unto Henry Hawley I give unto the
said Henry one pyde cow calf marked as followeth: cropped & underkeeled on the
right ear & a swallow tayle on the left ear, the said Henry to enjoy the sd.
Calf for ever: with her increase to him & his heirs: as Witness my hand this
20th of April 1660.
Test RI: Flynt. Ed: Sanders
/s/Peter Knight
20th April 1660. This Writing was recorded.
and
P. 77 - P. 54
( ) for ye County of Northumberland the ( )ber 1658
Present Peter Knight Capt. Rich: Budd ( ) Morris Mr. Tho: Hopkins ( ) Hawley Mr.
Wm: Nutt Comrs.
and
P. 80 - p. 56 5 February 160
Knowe all men by these presents that I James Hawley for & in consideration of my
love & affection I doe give unto my Grand Child Elizabeth Knight one Cowe Calf
cropped on both ears a staple underneath the left ear & over keeled under the
right ear & a slit, the sd. Elizabeth Knight to enjoy the sd. Cowe Calf with her
increase to her & Her heirs for ever; Witness my hand this 15th day of February
1660
Test Edward Hawley, his mark /w/ James Hawley
26th February 1660. This Deed of Gift was acknowledged in Court by Abraham
Bryam. Attorney of the sd. James Hawley and is recorded.
Knowe all men by these presents that I James Hawley doe make my loving Friend,
Abraham Byram, my true & lawfull Attorney to acknowledge this Bill of Sale in
Court;
and
P. 81 - P. 56 Knowe all men by these presents that I Peter Knight for a valuable
consideration have sold unto John Nicholls his heirs & assigns Eight hundred ( )
side of Wicocomoco River ( ) bounding Northerly ( ) woods, a double length ( )
Mr. Robert King now ( ) that Mr. James Hawley ( ) Swamp called by the name ( )
above., Land the ( ) & assigns for ever ( ) to the sd. Nicholls his heirs &
assigns for ever; Witness my hand & seal the 28th day of ( )
Witness Tho: Williams.
Edward Hawley, his mark
/s/ Peter Knight
If this Bill of Sale be not firm another to be made & I will sign it.
/s/ Peter Knight
I give my consent to this above. Sale of Land /s/ Anne Knight her mark:
6th June 1661 This Sale of Land was acknowledged in Northumberland County Court
by the above named Peter Knight & the sd. Sale is recorded.
/s/
Witness my hand this 5th of February 1660
Witness Richard Robards /s/ James Hawley
20th Febr: 1660. This Letter of Attor: was recorded.
and
P. 81 - P. 57
Be it knowne unto all men by these presents yt: I Peter Knight of Wicocomoco in
consideration of my love & affection I beare unto Mary Hawley, I give unto the
sd. Mary one Cowe Calf marked as followeth; cropped & slit on the left ear &
under keeled on the right ear, the sd. Mary to enjoy the sd. Calf with: her
increase to her & her heirs for ever. As Witness my hand ye 6th of June 1661
Witness John Lane
Edward Hawley his mark
/s/ Peter Knight
5th June 1661. This writing was acknowledged in Court by the above Mr. Knight &
is recorded.
and
P. 102 - P. 72
Indenture to Robert King....I Peter Knight doe warrant the sale of the sd. Land
unto Robert King his heirs & assigns for ever As Witness my ( )
I Anne Knight doe ( ) for the sale of the ( ) unto Robert King ( )
Test James Hawley
Richard Robards
/s/ Peter Knight
20th March 1661. The Sale was acknowledged in Northumberland County Court by
Richard Nealmes. Attorney of the above. Peter Knight, unto the sd. Robert King,
& is recorded
Know all men by these Presents that I Peter Knight doe make my loving Friend Mr.
Richard Nealmes, my true & lawfull Attorney to acknowledge a Bill of Sale for
Two hundred acres to Mr. King, the sd. King now liveth on, & what my sd.
Attorney shall doe therein shall stand in as full force & virtue as if I were
then present; Witness my hand the 8th of March 1661
Witness Richard Robards.
/s/ Peter Knight
Order Book Abstracts of Northumberland County, Virginia 1661 - 1665
P. 36 - p. 325 Northumberland County Court 20th November 1662
Whereas Mr. James Hawly & his son, Edward, are witnesses to the Last Will and
Testament. of Robert Boggis, dec'd., in regard the sd. witnesses live out of the
County. It is therefore ordered that Mr. Peter Knight take the depositions of
the sd. witnesses for the proof of the sd. Will ...
Northumberland County Record Book 1662 - 1666
p. 12 - p. 98
Bee it knowne unto all men by these presents that I Anne Knight foe consent to
the Sale of Land that my Husband, Peter Knight, sold unto Richard Feilding & doe
renounce all my right & title of the said Land & doe make my loving Friend,
Thomas Laine, my true & lawfull Attorney to acknowledge the sd: land in Court &
what my sd: Attorney shall doe therein shall stand in as full force & virtue as
if I were then present; As Witness my hand the 20th of April 1663
/s/ An Knight
Teste James Hawley
Richard Robards
20th April 1663. This Writing was acknowledged in Northumberland County Court by
Thomas Laine, Attor: of Anne Knight & recorded.
and
To all & c., Whereas & c., Now Know yee that I the sd: Samll: Mathewes Esqr. &
c., give & grant unto Mr. James Hawley Five hundred & fifty acres of Land in the
County of Northumberland & on the North side of Great Wicocomoco River bounding
South upon the sd: River, Westerly upon a Creek which divides this land from the
land of John Johnson, Easterly upon Mr. Ashtons Creek & upon the land of sd.
Ashton, & ( ) the line of marked trees which divides this land from the land of
W: Betts, Northerly running ( ) also it bounds Westerly upon a line ( ) from the
main woods above the ( ) Creek towards the land of the ( ) three hundred parte
thereof ( ) Patent unto Martin Cole herein ( ) 1650 & by the sd: Cole assigned (
) acknowledged & recorded in the County Court of Northumberland as ( ) two
hundred & fifty acres ( ) the transportation of Five persons whose names are in
the Records under this Patent, To have & to hold &c. Dated ( ).
/s/ Samll: Mathewes W. Claiborne, Secr.
Know all men by these presents that I James Hawley for me and my heirs do assign
all my right & title to the within mentioned Patent unto Wm: Leech his heirs &
assigns ( ) from all person or persons; Witness my hand this ( ) Octbr: 1662
/s/ James Hawley
Teste Leod: Howson, Peter Knight
10th Decembr: 1663. This Assignment was acknowledged in Northumberland County
Court by Mr. Peter Knight, Attorney of the sd: Mr. James Hawley & recorded with
the Patent
Know all men by these presents that I James Hawley doe make my loving Friend,
Peter Knight, my true & lawfull Attorney for me for to acknowledge in Court a
Patent of Five hundred & fifty acres of land that I sold unto Mr. William Leech
& what my said Attorney shall doe therein shall stand in as full force & virtue;
Witness my hand the 17th of August 1663.
/s/ James Hawley
Teste John Paine his mark
10th December 1663. This Letter. of Attorney was recorded.
Virginia County Records, Vol. II
Virginia Colonial Militia 1651-1776
Edited by: William Armstrong Crozier
Published by the Genealogical association New York 1905
p. 100. Officers of Northumberland County Militia. July 4, 1676
Col. Codd Capt. Leod. Howson
Lieut-Col. Saml Smith Capt. Mattrome
Major Thomas Brereton Capt. Peter Knight
Capt. Jno. Rogers
Virginia (Fairfax County), Alexandria — E-70 — Colonial Fort
Nearby at John Mathew’s land on Hunting Creek, Governor William Berkeley
constructed a fort authorized by the Virginia House of Burgesses on 21 Sept.
1674. Militiamen from Lancaster, Middlesex and Northumberland Counties
garrisoned the fort under command of Capt. Peter Knight. The fort defended the
northern frontier of the colony against the Susquehannocks and other Indian
groups. Berkeley planned for it and other forts to serve as buffers and thereby
enable the English and the Indians to coexist peacefully. Some colonists,
especially those led by Nathaniel Bacon, favored a more aggressive approach. As
a result, Bacon’s Rebellion erupted in 1675–1676.
Will dated 28 Nov 1702 Wicomico Parish, Northumberland Co, Va.
Will proved 18 Jul 1705.