Peronneau of Charleston

Henri Perroneau, son of Samuel and D'Jeanne (Collin) Perroneau, was born 28 May 1667 in LaRochelle, France and died 31 May 1743 in Charleston, South Carolina. He resided in the province for 56 years and amassed a large fortune.The name of his wife is unknown and her death was published as Mrs. Peronneau, relict of Henry, who died 30 August 1767 in Charleston. He bequeathed his town lot on Bay Street to son, Henry, Jr.Issue:

Elizabeth Perroneau, born 1703 in Charleston, South Carolina, died 1773 in Charleston, South Carolina. She was married to Francis Holmes. Her father named their children in his LWT, viz: Elizabeth, Anne, Isaac, Sarah, Rebeckah, Susannah and Martha Holmes.
Alexander Perroneau, died 22 April 1774 in Charleston. He was married on 7 June 1733 in Charleston to Desire. Desire's obituary waspublished in the South Carolina Gazette. “Mrs. Desire Perroneau, wife of Alexander Perroneau of Charleston, died 29 Dec 1740, age 59 years.” Some genealogies say that Desire was the wife of Henry. This obituary proves that she was the wife of Alexander. Issue:

John Peronneau, born 20 Mar 1733 in Charleston, died 30 May 1736 in Charleston.
Alexander Perroneau, christened 18 Mar 1735 in St. Philip's Parish, Charleston, died Nov 1773 in Charleston.
Margaret Peronneau, born April 1738 in Charleston, died 27 Aug 1772.
Samuel Perroneau, merchant, died 1756 in Charleston. To his wife, Elizabeth he bequeathed the house where Francis Holmes resided on the west side of Church Street in Charleston. Named his son, Samuel, Jr. To his brothers, Henry and Alexander, he bequeathed land in Toogoodoo in Colleton County.
Sarah Perroneau.
Martha Peronneau.
Henry Perroneau. Henry was wealthy, owning lots on Meeting Street in Charleston and other large tracts, slaves. Henry died 1754 in Charleston. Wife, Elizabeth, to her he bequeathed the land and home in Charleston opposite Queen Street. Named his brother, Alexander.Issue:

Henry Perroneau died Jul 1754 in Charleston.
Arthur Perroneau.
Robert Perroneau.
Elizabeth Perroneau.
Ann Perroneau.
James Perroneau.
"South Carolina Gazette." Monday, June 6, 1743. On the 1st instant departed this life, aged 76 years, Mr. Henry Peronneau, sen. He has lived almost 56 years in this Province in which time he has acquired a large Fortune, with a fair Character.
Charleston Deed Bk 2, pp. 173;EE-154. 21 and 22 Jan 1747 Lionel Chalmers, surgeon, of Christ Church Parish, Berkeley Co., & Martha his wife (lately Martha Logan, niece & devisee of Patrick Logan, gentleman, son & devisee of col. George Logan, Esq., all of same place), to Alexander Peronneau, merchant, of Charleston, for #2250 currency, 460a on SE side Wando River. Whereas William, Earl of Craven, Palatine, & the Lords Proprs. on 11 May 1699, by the Hon. Joseph Blake & other trustees, granted Francis Gracia 460a, English measure, in Berkeley Co., bounding NNW on Wando River; NE on a creek; SE on the creek; W & SW on George Logan; & whereas Francis Gracia & Elizabeth his wife by deed of feoffment dated 18 Oct 1708 conveyed the 460a to George Logan; who, by will dated 18 Mar 1719 bequeathed the tract to his son Patrick Logan with the proviso that should Patrick die without issue then daughter Helen to inherit; & whereas patrick died without heirs but by will dated 18 Oct 1726 bequeathed to his niece Martha Logan, Jr. (daughter of Martha Logan); now Martha Chalmers, party hereto, the residue of his real & personal estate; & whereas after Patrick's death doubts arose as to the validity of the devise in George Logan's will; to remove such doubts Helen & her husband, Robert Daniel, by L & R dated 31 Jan & 1 Feb 1727 conveyed the 460a to Thomas Cooper, Esq., of Charleston, who, by L & R dated 1 & 2 Mar 1727, for 500 pounds currency, conveyed to Martha Logan, spinster, eldest daughter of George Logan; now she & her husband sell to Peronneau. Wit: Elizabeth Pinckney, The Hon. Charles Pinckney. Before william Pinckney, J.P. John Beale, Register.

Charleston Deed Bk 2, pp.316-OO-187. 8 and 9 May 1749 Robert Daniel, planter, to Anthony Bonneau, planter, both of Berkeley Co., for 900pds. SC money, 590a in Berkeley Co., bounding S on Messrs. Berrisford, Samuel Wells, Joseph Warnock & Anthony Bonneau; E on Isaac Guerin & Anthony Bonneau; N on Lewis Mouzon, Sr., & John Lesesne; W on John Lesesne & Alexander Peronneau. Whereas the Lords proprs. granted John Russ, planter, of Berkeley Co., 590a in Berkeley Co., which he bequeathed to his son Thomas Russ; who sold to Robert Daniel, father of Robert Daniel, party hereto; who by will dated 1 Jun 1732 bequeathed his real & personal estate, except as excepted, to his son Robert; now he sells the land to Bonneau. Wit: Joseph Warnock, Samuel Drake, David Fogartie. Before Francis Lejau, J.P. william Hopton, Register.

Charleston Deed Bk 2-337-PP-1. 19 and 20 Mar 1740 Lt. Gov. William Bull, Othniel Beale, David Hext, Isaac Holmes, & Isaac Mazyck, Esq., having been appointed, by an act of the General Assembly, passed 17 Jun 1746, trustees for preserving the fortifications & for appropriating certain surplus lands in Charleston, & whereas it was declared in said act that on a resurvey it was found that certain surplus lands near Queen Street, in NW part of Schenckinghs Square, as endorsed by yellow lines on a certain plat in the Secretary's office, should be in the hands of said trustees, to be sold within 18 months at public auction, & the money used to pay the owners of lots 248 & 249 taken up by the ditch & rampart, the surplus money to be placed in the hands of the public treasuree; now having divided the surplus land into 4 parcels, according to plat, they sell to William Webb, merchant, of Charleston, the highest bidder, for 660pds. currency, the SE parcel, #3, bounding E 49 ft on Old Church or Meeting House Street; S 230 ft. on Mrs. Bourgard; W on part purchased by John Daniel; No on part purchased by Henry peronneau. Wit: Charles Pinckney, Samuel Prioleau, Jr. Before John Dart, J.P. William Hopton, Register. Plat of surplus [sic] land bounding E about 98-1/2 ft. on Old Church Street, W 132 ft. on King Street; S about 460 ft on Mrs. Bogar; N 460 ft. on Dr. Martin; lots #1 & #2 purchased by John Daniel; lot #3 by William Webb; lot #4 by Henry Peronneau.

Charleston Deed Bk 2-359=PP-666. 20 Jun 1755 Adam Daniel, John Daniel, planters, & Thomas Smith Sr., merchant, of Charleston, give John Paul Grimke, jeweler, of Charleston, bond in penal sum of 5750pds. currency, that he may quietly enjoy the property conveyed to him (see p663). Wit: John Rattray, Charles Pinckney. Before Jacob Motte, J.P. William Hopton, Register. 2-359=PP-679 31 Jul 1755 Adam Daniel, planter, son of John Daniel, to Henry Peronneau, gentleman, for 1030pds. currency, part of a lot in Charleston, bounding W 107 ft. on King Street; N 231 ft. on Dr. Martin; E on estate of Henry Peronneau; S on Barnard Elliot (see p625). Wit: Thomas Raven, George Jackson. Before james Grindlay, J.P. William Hopton, Register. Plat certified 19 Jul 1755 by William Wilkins, Sur.

Charleston Deed Bk 3-229=B3-409. 14 May 1764 Henry Peronneau, merchant, of Charleston, to John Shutterling, baker, for 2000pds. currency, the NW part of a town lot, being part of a lot sold to Peronneau by Adam Daniel, son of John Daniel; the NW part bounding W 54 ft. on King Street; N 167-1/2 ft. on Dr. Jacob Martin; E on other part; S on the part sold by Peronneau to Martin Miller. Wit: James Andrews, William Webb. Before David Rhind, J.P. Recorded 26 May 1764 by Fenwicke Bull, Register.

Charleston Deed Bk 3-229=B3-413. 14 May 1764 Henry Peronneau, merchant, of Charleston, to Martin Miller, bricklayer, for 2000pds. currency, the SW part of a lot sold to Peronneau by Adam Daniel, son of John Daniel; the SW part bounding W 54 ft. on King Street; S 167-1/2 ft. on Elizabeth Elliott, widow; E on Peronneau; N on John Shutterling. Wit: James Andrews, William Webb. Before David Rhind, J.P. Recorded 26 May 1764 by Fenwicke Bull, Register.