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.