Dobbs County Probate Records
Index to Dobbs County Deeds 1759-1792
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Records in North Carolina State Archives
Abstracts of Dobbs County Wills 1762 to 1774 filed with the Secretary of State
Allen, Andrew
. 29 Oct 1762: 18 Nov 1762. Wife, Priscilla. Heirs: Thomas Walton, Hannah Walton, Grace Meers, Gilbert Ker, John Vansselt, Joseph Parker. Executors: Jacob Vansselt, Priscilla Allen, Joseph Kerr. Wit: Anthony Vansselt, Frederick Gibble, Anna Gibble.
Dickson, John
. 16 Apr 1769: no probate. Father: James. Mother: Jennet. Uncle: Robert Gracey. Friends: James Cummin, James Gibson (executor), James Lindsay (executor). Wit: Anthony Herring, Christopher Blanchard, Charles Hines.
Grant, William
. 23 Sep 1773: 11 Nov 1773. Sole heir: Jane Brodie. Executors: Jane Brodie, Thomas Scott. Wit: William Hooks, John Tilten.
Lindsay
. 15 Jun 1768: 11 May 1770. Brothers: Peter, William, Robert. Executors: Richard Carswell, John Dickson, Robert Lindsay. Wit: Fras. Macilwean, Rigdon Brice.
Mackilwean, Francis
. 8 Feb 1774: 10 Mar 1774. Sons: Francis (my New plantation and plantation called Old ord on Contention Creek; John Stringer (five negroes, three horses). Daughters: Hanah, Elizabeth, Gatsey, Mary, Elinor, Nancy, Penelopy. Wife/Executrix: Mary. Executors: Furnifold Green and Richard Nixon of Craven County.
Dobbs County is a former county located in the state of North Carolina. It was formed in 1758 from Johnston County, though the legislative act that created it did not become effective until April 10, 1759. It was named for Arthur Dobbs, Governor of North Carolina from 1754 to 1765.However, during 1779 the western part of Dobbs County became Wayne County, and the county seat was moved from its original location on Walnut Creek to the town of Kingston, which was renamed Kinston in 1784. In 1791 Dobbs County was divided into Glasgow County (later renamed Greene County) and Lenoir County, and ceased to exist.
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