Tyrrell County Probate Records

Abstracts of Tyrrell County Wills 1732-1774 filed with the Secretary of State

Andrews, Warren

4 May 1772: 28 Feb 1774. Sons: Levi, Edmund, Etheldred. Daughters: Millee Blunt, Martha Pearse, Elisabeth Andrews. Wife, Sarah. Executors, my three sons. Wit: William Ellis, Roben Sherrod.

Ansley, Solomon

27 Aug 1750: Mar Court 1750. Daughters: Mary, Sarah, Elizabeth, Ann, Rachel, Easter. Sons: John, Joseph. Wife/Executrix: Sarah. Wit: Samuel Spruill, Matthew Carswell, Samuel Spruill Jr.

Bell, Elizabeth

16 Jun 1750: 30 Nov 1750. Sister Margaret's daughter in London. Capt. Mackey, deceased. Husband's nephew, all residue of estate. Executors: Cullen Pollock, Wm Mackey. Wit: Thos. Lee, John Gorman, Bedford Fagon.

Bentley, John

25 Mar 1754: June Court 1754. Wie, Sarah. Son: Isaac. Brothers: William and James Bentley. Executors: William Gardner, James and Isaac Gardner. Wit: Luke Mizell, Mary Gardner, Sarah Mizell.

Blount, Benjamin

1 Feb 1739: June Court 1740. Sons: James, Jacob, Edmund, Isaac, Benjamin. Daughters: Esther, Mary, Sarah. Wife, Elizabeth. Executors: Benjamin Bentley (son) and Elizabeth (wife). Wit: Ann Hallis, Zachariah Gurkin.Blount, Edmund 12 Feb 1754: June Court 1754. Son, Edmund. Wife, Elizabeth. Executors: Elizabeth Blount (wife), Benjamin Blount. Wit: Benjamin Blount, Jacob Blount.Burtenshall, Richard 15 Sep 1740: Sept Court 1743. Wife, Margaret. Daughters: Susanna Cofft, Dorceas Watts, Elizabeth West, Priscilla Smith. Grandson: Richard Burtenshall. Executrix: Margaret Burtenshall. Wit: Mary Rogers, Mary Turner, Joshua Turner.

Butler, John

. 24 Dec 1772: 14 Oct 1773. Wife, Elizabeth. Sons: William, John, James (my plantation on Turkey Swamp). Daughters: Phereby McHenry, wife of George Augustus McHenry, Elizabeth Johnson, Sarah Garner, Martha Cherry, Mary Leggitt. Granddaughters: Sarah Ann McHenry, Susanna McHenry, Wineford McHenry, Elizabeth Cherry (daughter of Arthur Garner and Sarah). Grandsons: James Cherry (son of Martha), James Garner (son of Arthur and Sarah Garner), Simon Butler (son of John), John Butler (son of James). Executors: Elizabeth Butler (wife), John and James Butler (sons). Codicil dated 5 Nov 1773 named grandson, Andrew Butler and granddaughter, Elizabeth Cherry. Also, daughter, Phereby McHenry. Wit: Jacob Harris, Solo. Wilson.

Canady, Richard

. 20 Apr 1744: 23 Oct 1749. Son: John. Daughter: Kezia. Wife, Katherine. Executors: John Canady (son) and Stevens Lee. Wit: Richard Draper, Evan Jones.

Caswell, Matthew

. 24 Mar 1754: June Court 1754. Sons: Matthew, Samuel, Elisha. Daughters: Joanna, Elizabeth, Tabitha. Heirs: Caswell Hassell. Wife/Executrix: Elizabeth. Executors: Samuel Spruill, father-in-law) and Matthew Caswell, Son. Wit: Joshua Turner, Robert Elton, Edwd. Phelps.Downing, William 1 Apr 1739: 6 Apr 1739. Sons: William, my plantation except sawmill which is bequeathed to Cullen Pollock and Stephen Lee, proceeds to be applied to debt due Samuel Herring of London, woolen draper. Brothers-in-law: Ebenezer Slade (450 acres on Moratock River), Henry Slade. Son-in-law: Thomas Lee. Executors: Cullen Pollock, John Montgomery, Stephen Lee, Peter Payne.Downing, William 24 Feb 1748: 7 Mar 1748. Son, Henry, my dwelling plantation. Wife, Ann. Daughters: Mary, Elizabeth. Friend: John Hughes. Executors: Stevens Lee, John Barrow. Wit: Jacob Blount, James Jones, Mary Jones. Duggan, Thomas 9 May 1754: June Court 1754. Sons: Thomas, jesse. Wife/Execcutrix: Mary. Executor: Capt. John Hardison. Apprentice: John Seals. Wit: Jno Bennett, Higason King, William King. Everitt, Nathaniel 2 Nov 1749: 5 Dec 1749. Heirs: Nathaniel Everitt of the New River, Nathaniel Everitt of Mereland, Nathaniel Everitt of the parish of St. Andrews (my plantation), Mary Everitt, Elisabeth Ray, Sary Fuggin. Executor: Nathaniel Everitt of St. Andrews. Wit: Thomas Everitt, James Rhoudes, Ann Beasley. Fagan, Enoch 16 Jan 1777: 29 Apr 1777. Daughter: Mary. Wife/Executrix: Ruina. Executor: Benjamin Blount. Wit: Samuel Black, Isham Webb, r. Ward. Fryly, William. 28 Aug 1737: 7 Mar 1737. Daughter (executrix): Mary Jones. Grandsons: Even and Fryly Jones. Wife: (executrix) Grace. Wit: Stevens Lee, Robert McBrie, Thomas Lee. Gainer, Samuel 1 Oct 1751: June Court 1752. Sons: James, Samuel, William, Archer Thomas, Joseph, Benjamin. Daughters: Mary Whittey, Sary Gainer, Elizabeth Griffen. Executors: Wife and son, Samuel. Wit: William Gainer, Thomas Gainer, Joseph Gainer. Gardner, John 13 Apr 1749: 6 Jun 1749. Son: James Smeathwick Gardner. Daughters: Dunsila and Ann Gardner, Jemimah Wallbuton, Elisabeth Moy, Ashe Moy, Rebeccah Ward. Wife: Elizabeth. Executors: John Wallbutton, John Ward. Wit: William Gardner, William Gardner, Jun., Edward Griffen. Gardner, William 11 Feb 1754: June Court 1754. Sons: William, Thomas, Samuel, Isaac. Friend, Mary Cooper. Executors: William and Samuel Gardner. Wit: Thomas and Isaac Gardner, Cloanah Smithwick.

Gomm, John

. 25 Mar 1754: June Court 1754. Sole heir, friend, executor: James Winright. Wit: Th. Bell, Th. Wilson, Patr. Ogilby.

Griffin, Edward

. 27 Apr 1753: Mar Court 1754. Sons: Edward, William (land in Bertie County on Crooot branch adj. Mikell Hill). Daughters: Mary and Sarah Griffin, Ann Griffin, Elizabeth Cooper. Wife, Grace. Executors: John Griffin (brother), Edward Cooper. Wit: William Gardner, John Griffin, Edward Cooper.

Griffen, Epenetus

. 30 Jul 1755: Dec Court 1756. Sons: Andrew, Epenetus, Matthew, John (executor). Daughters: Elisabeth and Ann Griffen, Sarah Cockbern. Wife/Executrix: Ann. Wit: Nathl. Cooper, Joseph Hilson Worrin.

Hambleton, Jane

. 20 Mar 173--: 22 Apr 1734. Son: John Garrett and Mary, his wife (executors). Wit: Saml Durrance, Mary Skiles.

Hassell, John

. 25 Mar 1754: June Court 1754. Sons: John, Joseph, Isaac, Benjamin. Daughters: Sarah Fox, Mary Wynne, Esther Hassell. Wife/Executrix: Rachell. Wit: Thos. Wynne, Jeremiah Wynne, Peter Wynne.

Hollis, James

. 20 May 1735: Mar Court 1735. Son: Armit. Wife/Executrix: Ann. Executor: Thos. Hubbs. Wit: Mary Fewax, William Tysar, Mary Hubbs.

Jennett, John

. 3 Aug 1738: Mar Court 1749. Sons: William, John, Jabez. Daughters: Dorothy Poptewell, Jean Jennett, Elizabeth Alexander. Wife, Dorothy. Executor: William Jennett (son). Wit: Henry Norman, Jos. Spruill, Saml Spruill.

Jennett, John

. 9 Apr 1748: June Court 1749. Sons: Abraham, John. Daughter/Executrix: Ann. Wit: George Caron, Ann Jennett (daughter of Jabez), Daniel Grandin.

Jones, James

. 3 Aug 1750: no probate. Sons: James, Traley, Evan, Benjamin. Daughters: Ann and Elizabeth Jones, Mary Drapir. To John Ray. Wife/Executrix: Mary. Wit: John Ray, William Howard, Elizabeth Howard.

Jordan, William

. 4 Jul 1732: 2 Nov 1732. Son, John. Daughter, Ester. Wife/Executrix: Sarah. Executor: Nathaniel Everett. Wit: Thos. Hobbs, William Garrett, Samll Durrance.

Lanier, Robert

. 20 Sep 1744: Mar Court 1744. Daughters: Jean, Elizabeth, Sarah, Annanazah Cristanah, Grase, Samariah. Sons: William, John. Grandsons: Robert Daniell, John Bryan. Granddaughters: Sarah and Mary Gilbert. Wife/Executrix: Sarah. Executors: John and William Lanier (sons). Wit: William Willis, Robert Lanier Daniel, John Lanier.

Leary, Cornelius

. 30 Mar 1742: Sep Court 1742. John and James Leary (brothers). Sarah, Mary and Rebecca Leary (sisters). Mother: Sary. Executor: John Leary (brother). Wit: Richd Leary, James Sutten.

Leary, Richard

. 20 Apr 1738:5 Sep 1738. Sons: Cornelius, James, John, Thomas, Richard. Daughters: Sarah, Mary, Rebeckah. Wife/Executrix: Sarah. Executor: Cornelius Leary. Wit: John Long, Elizabeth Long.

Lee, Stevens

. 2 Feb 1746/1747: June Court 1746/1747. Son: Stevens. Daughter: Frances Lee. Wife, Elizabeth. Executors: Robert West, Cullen Pollock, Thomas Lee, Robert West, Jr. Wit: Wm Mackey, John Gomm, John Hughes.

Lee, Thomas

. 1 Nov 1750: Apr Court 1753. Son: Thomas. Executors: Francis Brice, William Mackey, Stevens Lee. Wit: John Nicholls, William Barret, James Rhoads.

Long, Joshua

. 7 Jan 1750: June Court 1754. Daughters: Priscilla, Keziah, Ester. Nephew: Stephen Long. Wife/Executrix: Jemima. Executor: Joshua Swain. Wit: Andrew Long, Priscilla Long, Giles Long.

Ludford, John

. 26 Feb 1736. Sistgers, Sarah and Hanah. Brother, Thomas. Heir: Isack Fitzpatrick. Wit: William Raphell, Wm Wilson, Samuel Hopkins.

Man, John

19 Feb 1742/1743: Mar Court 1744. Sons: John, William, Theophilus, Thomas, Edward, Joseph. Daughters: Elizabeth Man, Dorothy. Wife: Margit. Executors: Theophilus, Joseph and Edward Man. Wit: Benjamin Bidgood, James Nahale.

Matthews, Charity<

wife of James Matthews, 20 Jan 1771: 16 May 1772. Daughters: Penelope Spier, Elizabeth Hardy, Mary Andrews, Susanah Sherrard. Heirs: James Conner Williams, son of Joseph John Williams, William Williams, Thomas Carnal, Elizabeth Blanchet. Executors: James Sherrard, John Everet, Penelope Speir.

Owens, John

. 16 Sep 1748: Mar Court 1750. Sons:Zachariah, Thomas, John, Zachariah. Daughter: Sarah Owens. Wife, Ann. Executors: Wife and Zachariah. Wit: Nathanel Speence Weste, Thomas and James Fox.

Schwanner, Mathias Tobias

21 Sep 1743: Mar Court 1744. Sons: John, Samuel, William, Mathias. Grandson: William Bryan, son of Darby Bryan. Daughters: Sarah Bryan, Mary Schwanner. Wife/Executrix: Jane. Wit: William Barrett, Robert Lanier.

Smith, William

12 Feb 1741/1742: Jul Court 1743. Heirs: Thomas, Samuel, John. Wife/Executrix: Elizabeth. Wit: Wineford Combs, Mary Mackey, Ann Macke.

Stansell, John

. 22 Aug 1750: Mar Court 1750. Sons: John, Godrey. Daughters: Elizabeth Barbre, Rebeckah Stansell, Mary Bentley. Wife/Executrix: Sarah. Wit: Edmund Smithwick, Rebeckah Stansell, Samuel Smithwick.

Stubbs, Richard

. 25 Feb 1754: Mar Court 1754. Brothers: Everitt, William, Thomas, John. Sister: Mary. To Ann Jones. Executors: Thomas and Everett Stubbs. Wit: David Airs, Esther Walker, Mary Stubbs.

Swain, William

15 Dec 1732: Mar Court 1753. Brothers: John, James. Wife/Executrix: Marey. Wit: Joseph Spruill, William Rhoads, Martha Swain.

Tarkington, William

21 Feb 1747: Sep Court 1748. Sons: John, Joshua, Benjamin, Joseph, William, Zebulon. Daughters: Ann, Sarah, Joanna. Wife: executrix. Wit: Matthew Caswell, Edward Phelps, Elizabeth Caswell.

Turnbill, James

26 Sep 1753: June Court 1754. Heirs: Yreot Ormond, Thomas Barker, Mary Pantry (niece), Robert and James Pantry, Mary Turnbull Butcher, Bell Butcher, Henry Jordan, Elizabeth Hanmore, Daniel Hamore. Executors: Mary Butcher, William Gardner. Wit: Ann Denem, John Mathews, Charles Denem, James Tatterton.

Ward, James

5 Mar 1748/1749: Sept Court 1750. Sons: Michael, John, David. Daughters: Elizabeth Noble, Dorcas Overstreet. Executors: Michael and John (sons). Wit: Griffith Howell, John Butler, Elizabeth Butler.

Wheatley, Samuel.

21 Jan 1739/1740: June Court 1740. Wife: executrix. Executors: Samuel Wheatley and William Kennedy. Wit: Wm Kennedy, Sary Pell, Mary Wentham.

Whidbe, Richard

29 Mar 1736: June Court 1740. Cousin/Executor: George Philps. Heir: Cudbath Philips. Wit: John Woodland, Thomas and Jane Best.

Willson, William

19 Jun 1740: June Court 1741. Sons: Patteson, William, Thomas, Benjamin. Daughters: Rebecka, Sarah, Rosaman, Mary Scarborough, Elizabeth Barclifte. Wife/Executrix: Sarah. Wit: Benjamin Bidgood, William Rapyuld, Benjamin Alexander.

Worley, John

8 Feb 1740/1741: 3 Mar 1740. Son: Joshua. Daughters: Elizabeth Lurry, Penelope Weight. Grandson: John Norcomb. Executors: Joshua Worley, Thomas Lurrey, William Weight. Wit: Ebenezer Slad, John and Jane Rogers.

Worley, Lovick

. 24 Jan 1754: Mar Court 1754. Daughter, Ann Gray Worley. Wife/Executrix: Ann. Brother: John. Brother-in-law: William Gray. Sisters-in-law: Lucretia, Amelia and Louisa Gray. Executors: James Blount (unclde), Thomas Whitmell. Wit: David Jernigan, Thomas Kinsy, David Canaday.