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Onslow County

Since Onslow County was taken from part of the old colonial precincts of Carteret and New Hanover Counties, settlement began ca 1713. In 1734 the territory was name after Arthur Onslow, Speaker of the British House of Commons. In 1752 there was a hurrican which caused the county court house to be related from Town Point to Wantland Ferry. In 1842 this area was incorporated as Jacksonville and named after President Andrew Jackson. The county seat is Jacksonville, North Carolina.

Abstracts of Onslow County Wills 1740 to 1770 filed with the Secretary of State



Ahier, John. 11 Jan 1744/1745: Oct Court 1746. Son: William. Daughter: Elizabeth. Wife/Executrix: Elizabeth. Wit: Stephen Howard, Stephen Howard, Jr.

Barnes, Joseph. 4 Jul 1755. Son: Hezekiah. Wife, Ann (executrix) and Jonathan Metton. Wit: John Chapman, Margret Morton.

Bishop, George. 20 Dec 1743: Sept Court 1743. Brothers: Stoakley, James Sidbury, Woodman Stoakley Sidbury. Sister; Bettie Dudley. Cousins: Bishop Dudley, Ester Dudley, Comfort Sidbury, Moses Sidbury. Mother, Elizabeth Bishop. Father and Executgor: George Bishop. Heirs: Jane Morgan, Morgan Morgan Jr. Wit: Rice Rice, Morgan Morgan, James Smallwood.

Burnass, John. 11 Mar 1741/1742:Jan Court 1744. Children mentioned. Executor: John Starkey. Wit: John McGrah, Jacob Biddle, Isaac Evans.

Carter, Ann. 21 Jul 1770: 25 Jul 1770. Heirs; Mary Clearey of Philadelphia, Abraham Daws, William Jameson, Stephen Lee. Executors: William Jameson, Stephen Lee. Wit: Edward Morey, Lydia Gillespye, Joseph Littlebridge.

Courtney, Robert. 17 Jan 1750: 2 April 1751. Sons: John, Robert, Jonathan, Rowlan. Son-in-law: Richard Curtis. Friend, Benjamin Eason. : Hannah. Daughter: Phebe Curtis. Executors: Robert and Jonathan Courtney (sons). WIt: Matthew Lewis, Jos. Sturges, Benjamin Eason.

Cox, John. 18 Apr 1743. Wife, Christian. Daughter, Martha Cox. Executor: John Starkey. Wit: James Hoyle, Daniel Shorly, Mary Pelwood.

Cranford, William. 4 Oct 1743: April Court 1745. Sons: James, John. Son-in-law and Executor: Phillip Finsinger. Wife/Executrix: Katherine. Wit: Thos. Roberts, Richd. Melten, Robert Melten.

Denson, James. 3 May 1756. Heirs: James Howard, John Howard, Luke Barefield, Sarah Ashburn. Wife/Executgrix: Elizabeth. Wit: Wm Royal, Moses Anderson, Joseph Sturges.

Dudley, Christopher. 19 Mar 1744/1745: 26 Feb 1746. Sons: Edward, William, George (son of Edward) and Christopher (son of Thomas Dudley). Daughter: Ann Houston. Wife/Executrix: Mary. Executor: John Starkey. Wit: Jane Simpson, John Simpson, Mary Trott.

Dudley, John. 12 Sep 1748: 2 Apr 1751. Sons: John, David, William. Daughter, Sarah. Wife, Elizabeth. Executors: John Starkey and Thomas Dudley. Wit: John Wells, Nathaniell Burnass, Richard Stevens.

Farr, Richard. 8 Nov 1757: Jul Court 1758. Sons: Richard, Titus Green arr, William, James. Executors: Hannah Farr (wife), Stephen Lee, John Milton. Wit: Thos. Hill, Robert Milton, Dnl. Austin.

Feild, Richard. 24 Jun 1742: Jan Court 1744. Wife/Executrix: Ann. Sons: John, Samuel, Richard, Smith, James. Executor: John Starkey. Wit: Abra, Mitchell, Abraham Mitchell, James Atkins.

Godby, Cary. 17 Sep 1758: 28 Feb 1759. Son; William. Daughters: Sarah, Elizabeth, Rachel, Mary. , Ann. Executor: John Starkey. Wit: Henry Godbe, W. Molseed, James Foyle.

Gourley, John. 2 Jan 1746: 7 Jan 1747. Mother, Elizabeth Gourley. Brother, George Gourley. Sisters: Grisle, Mary. Executor: Samuel Johnston. Wit: James Glauster, George Cohernan, John Davis.

Grant, Alexander. 9 Jun 1738: 2 Jan 1738. Sons: Solomon, Alexander, John. Daughter: Mary. Neighbor/Executor: John Starkey. Wife; mentioned. Executors: John and Alexnader (sons). Wit: Samll Noble, Joseph Smith, Rachel Noble.

Gray, James. 21 Oct 1757: Jan Court 1758, SonL Hanes, Daughter, Elizabeth. Wife/Executrix: Hannah. Executors:Thomas Jenkins, Henry Rhodes.Wit: Mary Gray, Marget Jenkins, Martha Kees.

Hall, Joseph. 16 Dec 1747: 5 Jul 1748. Daughters: Mary Burns, Jane Parrott. , Jane. Son, Edward. Executors: John Starkey, Edward Hall (son). Wit: Charles Sharp, Mary Eves, Ralph Eves.

Henly, John. 14 Jan 1747: April Court 1747. Sons: John, William, Edward, Benjamin. Daughter: Elizabeth Henly. Wife/Executrix: Elizabeth. Executor: George Cuper. Wit: Richd Whithurst, Henry Brown, Ann Euere.

Holmes, Ebenezer. 4 Feb 1745/6: 1 Apr 1746. Sons: John, Ebenezer, Seth, Barnabas (executor). Daughters: Rebecca Wright, wife of Joseph; Hannah Williams; Lydel Holmes; Abigil Holmes. Wife, Hannah. Wit: Andrew Murray, James Thomson, Ann Hurley.

Houston, Thomas. 29 Mar 1733: 3 Jul 1733. Sons: William, Moses, James, Thomas. Daughter: Elizabeth. Wife/Executrix: Mary. Wit: Nicholas Hunter, Samll Jones Jr., Rebeckah Hunter.

Huggins, Edmond. 30 Feb 1745/6: 22 May 1746. Sons: Charles, Benjamin, Matthew, Jacob (executors). Grandsons: Jacob Hurley, son of Ann Hurley. Granddaughter: Lucreasea Huggens, daughter o Matthew Huggens. Wit: R. Cheasten, John Norman, Catrine Paull.

Huggins, Edmond. 12 Apr 1737: 6 Jul 1737. Son, Philip. Heirs; Abraham Huggins, Mary Huggins, daughter of Nehemiah, John Huggins, Thomas Hilliard, Thomas Owin, Edward Edwards. Executor: JohnS tarkey. WIt: Abra. Mitchell, Thos. Owin.

Huggins, James. 24 Jan 1746/6: 22 May 1746. Sons: Charlers, Benjamin, Jacob, Matthew. Grandson, Jacob, son of Ann Hurley. Granddaughter, Lucresea, daughter of Matthew Huggins. Wit: R. Cheasten, john Norman, Catrine Paull.

Huggins, John. 15 Jul 1745: Son: John. Brother: Nehemiah. Wife, Mary. Executors; John and Peter Starkeyh. Wit: Sarah Starkey, Daniel Sherlow, Joseph Watts.

Ingram, Absalom. 20 Oct 1744: 24 Nov 1744. Sons: David, Isaac, Abraham, James. Executgor: David Ingram (son). Wit: John White, Lazarus Kenny.

Johnston, Thomas. 13 Aug 1751: April Court 1752. Sons: Thomas, Benjamin, John. Daughters: Sarah Powell, Ann Whitfield. Granddaughters: Mary, Ann and Priscilla Keel. Heirs: Margaret Hoens. Wife, Ann. Executor: Thomas Johnson (son). Wit: Anthony Lewis, John Branham, Jos. Sturges.

King, John. 5 Jan 1743/4: 4 Jul 1749. Sons: John, Charles, William, Nicholas, Henry, Jacob, Michael. Wife, Priscilla. Executors: Lewis Jenkins, George Bishop. Wit: Isabella Jenkins, Elizabeth Wingate, Sarah Higman.

Lee, Stephen. 25 Jan 1772: 8 Dec 1773. Son:S tephen. Daughters: Mary, Sarah, Ferreby. Wife, Ferrebee. Executors: Robert Orme, Edward Starkey, peter Starkey. Wit: Stephen Grant, Richard Oldield, Sarah Williams.

Lowell, Edmund. 21 Apr 1744: July Court 1744. Grandson: Edmund Thorla. Daughter: Rebecca Thorla. Wife, Abigaill. Executor: John Starkey. Wit: Job Hunter, William Webb, Sarah Middleton.

Mashborne, Jethro. 17 Dec 1752: Jan Court 1753. Son: Edward. Daughters: Mary and Sarah. Wife/Executrix: Susanna. Executors: Charles Cox, Daniel Mashborne. Wit: John Jarman , Wm Whaley, Elisabeth Parker. Coat of arms on seal.

Milton, Jonathan. 18 Jan 1759: Apr Court 1758. Son: Jonathan. Daughter: Ann. Wife/Executrix: Purify. Wit: Thomas Hill, Joseph Thomas, Frances Cooper.

Morgan, Nathan. 16 Feb 1749: 2 Oct 1750. Sons: William, Goer. Daughter: Sukee Morgan. Brothers: WIlliam Morgan, executor and Joseph Morgan. Wit: William Ambrose, Francis Sumner, Joseph Sturges.

Shubridge, William. 30 Jan 1744/5: April Court 1746. Grandchilderen: William and Elisabeth Ahair, Shubridge and William Ramsey. Executors: John Ahair and Samuell Ramsey (sons-in-law), John Starkey. Wit: John Gillett, William Ramsey, Denis Omar.

Simmons, Henry. 7 Aug 1770: 18 Apr 1774. Sons: Edward, James, Henry, Joseph, Elijah, Samuel, Benjamin. Wife/Executrix: Martha. Wit: Thos. Dulaney, Mary Ward, Thos. Dulaney.

Smelage, Edward of New River. 9 Dec 1744: no probate. Daughter: Sarah Amelage. Wife/Executrix: Anne. Wit: William Marchment, David Bumpus, Thomas Bumpus.

Wallis, John. 21 Nov 1748: April Court 1751. Son.Executor: Richard. Wife, Elizabeth. Wit: Arthur Royall, John Royall, Job Brookes.

Waters, William. 18 Jan 1751: July Court 1754. Son: Josias. Daughter: Mary. Wife/Executrix: Martha. Wit: Lewis Jenkins, John Avirett.

Williams, Jesse. 27 Sep 1773. Sons: Lot, Jesy, Hill. Daughter: Sarah, Esther, Hannah. Wife: Anne. Executors: Obed and Uz Williams (brothers). Wit: Moses Cox, Matthew Gregory, Benjamin Williams.

Williams, Lott. 16 Jun 1757: Oct Court 1757. Son: Benjamin. Daughter; Ann. Executors: Jesse and Obed. Williams. Wit: Benjamin Williams, Moses Cox, Jr., Uz WIlliams.

Williamson, Charles. 18 Jun 1746: 18 Jun 1746. Nuncupative will proven before Gabriel Johnston by Daniel Rayner, John Shepherd and Samuel Rayner, bequeaths all estate to wife, Hannah.

Williamson, John of New River. 13 Mar 1733/4: 2 Oct 1734. Sons: Charles, Zachary, John. Daughter, Margaret. Wife/Executrix: Rose. Wit: Alexander Frazer, Peter Starkey, Joseph Watts.

Willson, Samuel. 13 Oct 1758: April Court 1759. Wife/Executrix: Sarah. Nephew: Saml Wilson, son o brother, Robart, deceased, in Pennsylvania. Wit: Ezekiel Hunter, Lebbeus Hunter, Rebkah Hunter.