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Ancestors and Descendants of EDWARD POWELL and CATHERINE NEAL,,, XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Elizabeth (Betsey) Powell married Fleming Hodges in the year 1792 on April 14, in Halifax County, Virginia. (Fleming Hodges was the son of Thomas Hodges and wife Susannah Bomar.) Martin Hemperly married Rachel Powell 5 Sept 1793 in Halifax Co. VA. Barbara Powell married William Bomar Sept. 20,1802 in Halifax County, Virginia. Catherine (Caty) Powell married John Bomar on Oct.10,1802 in Halifax County Virginia.(William and John Bomar listed above were the sons of William Bomar and Elizabeth Hurt of Halifax Co. Virginia.) Elizabeth, Rachel,William,Catherine,Barbara and Rev.Stephen Powell were the children of Edward POWELL (3) (William POWELL (2) Edward POWELL (1))- - - - ------------------------------------------------------- Edward Powell (3) was married to Catherine (NEAL) per following deed: ------------------------------------------------------- "Halifax Co. VA Deed Book 14. page 726. Aug 24, 1790 from Edward Powell and Catharine, his wife, of Halifax County, to John Slaughter of Halifax, County for 20£, all that tract of land containing, by a late survey, about 54 acres in Halifax,County it being part of a tract of land containing 104 acres which the sd Powell purchased of William Powell by Halifax County deed, and bounded by Blackill, John Bevell. Signed - Edward (X his mark) Powell. Wit - James Bruce, Richard Walne, Wm Watlington. Recorded Sep 27, 1790. Sd Catharine relinquished her right of dower."- - - - ------------------------------------------------------- XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Catherine was daughter of Stephen Neal, per following will: ------------------------------------------------------- "Halifax Co. VA Will Book 1, 1773-1783 160 STEPHEN NEEL (NEAL) Will ------------------------------------------------------- “...being very sick & under apprehensions of death...” To my son William NEEL 200 ac. of land joyning his plantation. The other hundred whereon I now live to my wife Susanah Neel as long as she lives. The rest of my estate to be equally divided between my wife Susanah Neel, son William Neel, Catharan Powell, Suckey Neel & Rachel Neel. At my wife’s death her part to be equally divided as above. I desire also that a negro girl called Peg be in Suckey Neels part, allso that Squier a negro boy be in Rachels part.Exr: My son William Neel & Moses Terry WD 15 December 1775 s/Stephen (S) Neel Wit: William Gent, Moses Terry, Littleberry Matlock WP 15 August 1776. Presented by Exr. & proved by Littleberry Matlock one of wit. 19 September 1776 Further proved. Certificate granted Moses Terry one of Exr.Sec: David Powell, William Powell, Edward Powell & William Gent. On motion of William Neal the other Exr., Certificate granted him to join with Moses Terry in the execution of said will.Sec: John Boyd & Moses Estes. ------------------------------------------------------- 161 STEPHEN NEAL Inventory & Appraisement- - - - ------------------------------------------------------- Dated: 7 October 1776 Among items listed: Negroes Charles, Moll, Magg, Sam, Squire, Jack, Pegg, Cattle, hogs, household goods, a parcel of old books, plantation tools, 1 old saddle, 1 black mare, 1 black horse, 1 bay colt. Total: 380.11.6 Appraisers: Jno. Borum, James Gent, Peterson Harrison Returned: 21 November 1776. O.R.166 STEPHEN NEAL Estate Sales Names mentioned as purchasers: David Powell, Susanna Neal, Peter H......, Andrew Boyd, Wm. Neal, John Estes, John Moore (Mirey Creek), Edward Powell, Thomas Sawers, John Borem (sic), William Gent, Sukey Neal, Rachel? Neal, Peterson Harrison, George Watkins. Total not stated. To be added to the apraisment: 1 pitcher, old books?, tobacco, etc. Signed: Wm. Neal Returned: 20 Rebruary 1777 Further inventory & Account of Sales. O.R. 285 STEPHEN NEAL Accounts Current 1777 February 7 Moses Terry & William Neal, Exr. Names mentioned as purchasers: Jno. Calder (M. Terry), 14 April Ann Douglas, Wm Neal, M. Roberts, Wm. Neal, Jno. Martin (cryer), Micajah Estes, Jno. Slaughter, Baynes Exr., Jno. Wimbish (Mo. Terry), Doct. Haynes (Wm. Neal), Jno. Boyd, discount allow’s Patrick for promp’d paymt., Edward Powell, Geo. Watkins (W. neal) Total: 101.17.0-1/4 By negro boy sold Patrick Boyd, Moses Terry, Edwd. Powell for a little negro said to be sold by Wm. Neal. Total: 164.14.7-1/4 Dated: July 1779 Balance due: 62.17.0-1/4 Signed: Ro. Wooding, Geo Boyd, Jr., Wm. TerryReturned: 16 September 1779 " ------------------------------------------------------- It now appears that William died around 1789 as he sold off his belongings. There is not a will for him, in Halifax County, VA. Family Group Sheet -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX NOTES:ON WILLIAM NEAL father of STEPHEN NEAL::: Essex Co. VA Wills, Bonds and Inventories 1722-1730 Page 332. Will of William Neale of Essex County, dated 27 Nov. 1729. To my dearly beloved wife Catherine Neale all my whole estate dureing her naturall life and afterward: To my dear son William Neal my Negro Margery. To my daughter Anne the plantation I now live on. To my son Ralph Neale my Negro Joan. Unto my son Stephen Neal my Negro Doll. Unto my son William my gunn. My personal estate equally devided amongst my four children. My son William and my son Ralph and my son Stephen doe give unto my daughter Anne a leagissee of 700 pounds of tobacco a peace whenever they receive their estates. My wife Catherine Neal executor. My friend Richard Jones be assistant to my dearly beloved wife.------------------------Signed: William (W)Neal ------------------------------------------------------- Wit: Richard Beale, John (X) Johnson, Mary (X) Coleman. 17 Feb 1729 [1730]. Proved by the executrix and all the witnesses. page 333. Bond of Katherine Neal as executrix of Wm. Neal. Unto William Daingerfield, Salvatr. Muscoe, Nichs. Smith and Richd. Tyler junr., Gent., justices. For £500 sterl. 17 Feb 1729 [1730]. Securities, Richard Bush and Daniel Dobyns. ------------------------------------------------------- Katherine (K) Neal Daniel Dobyns Richard Bush 17 Feb 1729 [1730]. Acknowledged. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BUSH FAMILY NOTES:::: ------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- Husband: Bibby Bush died at age: 33 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Born: c. 1715 in: Essex Co., VA Died: c. 1748 in: Essex Co., VA Father: Richard (Sr.) Bush Mother: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX From "Essex County, Virginia, Orders 1759-1761" -Reel 76 at the Library of Virginia: Page 117 - "John Bomar and Barbara, his wife against Thomas Bush, an infant, SON and HEIR of BIBBY BUSH, deceased, and Thomas Brooke, his guardian. By consent of the parties and ___ of the court, it is ordered that John____, Henry Purkins and James Banks (or any two of them) do settle the administration of the personal estate of Bibby Bush, deceased, and advertise for sale at twelve months credit, as many of the Negroes of the said Bibby Bush as will satisfy his youngest children, their distributive shares of the apprised value of the said Negroes, and it is ordered that they return an account of their proceedings to this court." (1760) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX There Is documentation which shows that Bibby Bush died in 1748. He was born ca. 1728 in Essex Co. The 1760 document says that Thomas, his son, was an infant and on page 151 the "orphan of Bibby Bush." Apparently the court had Thomas Brooke appointed as his guardian. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX The "Barbara" who is mentioned above as the wife of John Bomar and who is bringing the lawsuit with her husband against Thomas, was the daughter of Bibby Bush and his wife Susannah (Spencer) Bush who later married Stephen Neal as a widow of Bibby Bush. ------------------------------------------------------- XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Page 151 -"Thomas Bush, orphan of Bibby Bush, deceased, chose Stepen Neal his guardian, and the said Stephen together with Richard Hodges and Thomas Cox, his security, entered into and acknowledged their bond for the same, accordingto law, which bond was admitted to record." ------------------------------------------------------- Page 186 -"Thomas Henry Brooke, guardian of Thomas Bush presented his account against the estate of the said orphan, which, being examined, sworn to and allowed ordered to be recorded." Page 191 -"The order made to summon Stephen Neal guardian of Thomas Bush is discontinued." - BUSH FAMILY NOTES CONTINUED: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wife: Susannah (SPENCER)___?___ Married: 1720 in: ? Essex Co., VA his age: 21 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUSANNAH was Born: 1710-15 in:ESSEX CO. Virginia Died: 1788 in:HALIFAX CO, VIRGINIA Father:THOMAS SPENCER OF ESSEX CO. VIRGINIA Mother:HANNAH PICKETT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- F Child 1 Barbara Bush Born: ? c. 1730 in: ? Essex Co., VA Spouse: John Bomar b. ? c. 1730's -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- M Child 2 Thomas Bush Born: c. 1748 in: Essex Co., VA Died: before Feb 1805 in: Halifax Co., VA 3 Spouse: Mary ___?___ d. after Nov 1804 Married: ------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- F Child 3 Elizabeth Bush: Born: in Essex CO. Virginia. Died: after 1804 in Halifax CO> Virginia. Spouse: Thomas Bomar ------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX A copy of the will of Thomas Bush,(son of Bibby Bush) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- from Clerk's Office, Halifax Co., VA. Will Book 7, page 61: In the name of God amen I Thomas Bush of the County of Halifax and State of Virginia being in low state of health but in perfect sense and memory thanks be to Almighty God, and calling to remembrance the uncertain state of this Transitory life and that all flesh must yield unto Death when it shall please God to call do make constitute or ordain and declare this to be my last will and Testament in manner and form following -- First, I do leave one hundred acres of land to be laid off by Survey Joining Tyre O'Neale, William Carr, Elisha Albeth and George Burrows, to be sold by my executors to pay a debt due James Bruce -- Then, I do lend the ballance of land which is seventy-two acres and all my other Estate, to my wife Mary Bush during her natural life or widowhood and after her decd or Marriage I do give it as follows -- Next, I do give and bequeath to Melkijah Bush the seventy-two acres of land above mentioned and my sorrel horse Colt bridle and saddle to he and his heirs forever -- Item I give and bequeath to Rachil Bush one Mar Colt and my new ride saddle bridle to she and her heirs forever -- Item I do leave all the rest of my Estate not yet mentioned to be equally Divided between William Bush, Francis Bush, Melkijah Bush, Betsey Bomar, Mary Cauthorn, Rachil Bush & Thomas B. Milner, to they and their heirs forever -- Lastly I do ordain and constitute and appoint, William Bush and my Wife Mary Bush holey and soley executors of this my last will and Testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fifteenth day of November one thousand eight hundred and four -- Thomas Bush - L.S Witness Thomas Milner, Travis Milner, Polly (x) Cauthorn [Cothran?] Will Book 7, page 61, Halifax Co. VA [*** Mary Bush and Ludy Cothran are David Dill's ancestors ***] At a court held for Halifax County the 25th day of February 1805 -- This last will and Testament of Thomas Bush decd was exhibited in Court and proved by the oath of these witnesses thereto subscribed and ordered to be recorded -- and on the motion of William Bush the Executor therein named who made oath thereto according to law Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof due from he giving security whereof he together with FLEMING HODGES & Armistead Bowmar his securities entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of six thousand dollars conditioned according to law liberty being served the Executrix therein named to join in the probate thereof when she shall think fit -- Teste, Jonn Wimbish C.H.C. Truly recorded Teste, Samuel Williams O.C.H.C. ------------------------------------------------------- XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX The earliest record found for Thomas Bush in Essex County is on the 1783 State Census where he is listed with 3 whites in the household and 7 blacks. The three whites could possibly be himself, his wife, Mary, and their firstborn child. The 1787 Essex Co, VA, State Census lists Thomas Bush as follows: White male chargeable with the tax - Thomas Bush White male chargeable above 21- self 1 white male above 16, but under 21 3 Blacks above 16 4 Blacks under 16 *NOTE: The total of Blacks in 1783 is 7 and also for 1787. This would seem to indicate the Thomas of 1783 and 1787 could be the same. On 26 May 1788 Susannah Bush Neil's will is probated in Halifax Co., VA. On 16 July 1788 Thomas Bush signed a land deed in Halifax. On 8 Jan 1793 Thomas Bush purchased land in Halifax. On 26 Aug 1793 Thomas Bush witnessed a land deed in Halifax. On 13 Dec 1795 Thomas Bush signed a land deed in Halifax. On 8 Aug 1796 Thomas Bush witnessed the sale of 142 acres to Reuben Bomar (grandson of Susannah Bush Neil and Thomas' cousin). Other witnesses were John Bomar and Spence Bomar. 15 Nov 1804 - Date on the probation of the will of Thomas Bush. ------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Copy of the Last Will And Testament of Edward Powell--Dated Feb. 25,1804,, ------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- Halifax County Virginia:::::In the name of God,,Amen. I EDWARD POWELL of halifax County ,Virginia being in perfect health and memory , yet call to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain, this my last will and testament in manner and form following:; Vis. Item,,I give and bequeath to my daughter ELIZABETH HODGES, two Negro boys, to wit Charles and Lewis. Item,,I give to my daughter RACHEL HEMPERLY the two negroes which she has had for sometime in her possession and which her husband has sold to wit, Tom and Viney,,. Item ,,I give and bequeath to my son WILLIAM POWELL two negroes which he now has in his possession , to wit David and Leson, Item,, I give and bequeath to my daughter CATHY BOMAR the negro girl, which she now has in her possession named Sarah together with one other which shall be appraised and supposed to be of sufficient value to make her equal with ELIZABETH HODGES. Item,,I give and bequeath to my daughter BARBARA BOMAR one Negro Boy which she now has in her possession, named Robin , together with one other which shall be appraised and supposed to be of equal value to make her equal with ELIZABETH HODGES, Item,, i give and bequeath to my son STEPHEN POWELL two negroes which shall be appraised and be of equal value with either of the other childrens portion. together with one bay filley which he now has in his possession and caled by the name of Bet ,, and one feather bed , also a saddle and bridle to be seized out of my estate. All remaining part of my negroes to be hired and the money arising from the hire to be applied to the support of my son STEPHEN POWELL (or so much thereof as be necessary ) till he arrives to the age of twenty one years. --then all the remainder of my whole estate tobe equally divided between my six afore mentioned children. Lastly ,,I apoint my son WILLIAM POWELL and brother CHARLES POWELL,, executors to this my last will and Testament. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affirmed my seal, this twenty fifth day of February in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and four. ----------X (His Mark) EDWARD POWELL ------------------------------------------------------- Signed , Sealed and delievered in presents of X her mark NANCY DUNNAWAY,THOMAS BOMAR, ELIZABETH BOMAR,,- - - - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Copy of the Last will and Testament of EDWARD POWELL of 1766-1773 ------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- Halifax County Virginia -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the name of God, Amen. the eighteenth day of July one thousand seven hundred and sixty six, I EDWARD POWELL of the parish of Antrim and the county of Halifax being in good and perfect memory, praise be given to God, do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following: First and principally I commend my soul unto the hands of almighty God hoping through the merits death and ( ? ) of my blessed savior Jesus Christ to have full and free pardon and to inherit everlasting life. and my body I commit to the earth to be buried at the descretion of my executors hereafter mentioned , and as touching such wordly estate where with it has pleased God to bless me with in this life. I give and dispose of the same in the following manner. Viz: Imprimis, I give unto my loving wife Elizabeth Powell during her natural life two negroes Sall and Pat, Also all my other estate and after her death to be divided as follows: Item: I give amongst my four sons William Powell, David Powell, Mark Powell, and Luke Powell, my two negroes to be equally divided amongest them and their heirs forever. Item: I give unto my son Mark Powell the plantation whereon I now liveth with all land and purtenances belonging to the old survey. Item: I give and bequeath unto my son Mark Powell 144 acres of the new land bounded by the pine beginning at William Carleys landing on Banister River and running from thense to Moses Terry's line to him and his heirs forever. Item: I give unto my son mark six head of cattle that he now has in his possession also I give unto my son Mark one feather bed and bedside furniture that he now has in his possession. Also I give and bequeath unto my son Mark the great chest. Item: I give and bequeath unto my son Luke Powell three hundred and ninety acres of land adjoining the land I gave to my son Mark and on Terry's line then running a corner Pine in the head of the branch that runs down by John Days hense to Joseph Lands corner tree. Then on his line to my sons Mark's line, to him and his heirs forever. Item: I give and bequeath to my son Luke Powell sixty acres of land at the place that Medlock began to build a cabin, to him and his heirs forever. Item: I give and bequeath unto my son Luke Powell one feather bed and bedstead and furniture and one horse bridle and saddle and one gun and the little Christ that he now has in his purception. Item: I give unto John Tuck one hundred and sisteen acresof land adjoining his line and Col. Wooding line which he has paid for. Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Jane Medlock to her and her heirs forever one negro girl named Martin. Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary Tuck one negro boy named Till, to her and her heirs forever. My will and desire is that the remainder of my land shall be sold and and equally divided amongst all my children. Item I give to my grandson Zacheriah Medlock one feather bed and bolster when he is of age ,and if he dies before he comes of age my desire is that it be sold and equally divided amongest all my children. Item: I give and bequeath unto my sons Mark and Luke Powell all my Iron pots and pewter to be equally divided. Thereby constitute and ordain William Gent and William Powell executors of this my last will and testament by me heretofore made in witness whereof the said Edward Powell to this my last will and testament , set my hand and prefix my seal the day mentioned. --------------------------------------- ED POWELL (seal)-------------------------------------------- in the presence of,, Anthony Colquitt, Christian Colquitt, James William Gent, At a court held for Halifax County the 16th day of Sept.1773, This last will and Testament of Edward Powell deceased was presented in court by William Gent , William Powell the executors herein named who made oath hereto and the same being proved by the oaths of two of the wittnesses hereto, was ordered to be recorded , and on the motion of the said executors ceretificate was granted them for obtaining probate thereof in due form giving security.......... ------------------------------------------------------- XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Last Will & Testment of Henry Pickett 10 August 1702, Essex Co., Va. In the name of God, amen, I Henry Pickett being sick and weak of body but in perfect sense and memory, Blessed be God for it, I do ordain this to be my Last Will & Testament in manner and form as followeth first rendering my soul to Almighty God my Creator next my body to the earth from whence it was taken, to be decently buryed as my executors as hereafter named see fite and as for that lofoll estate it hath pleased God to bestow upon me I give as followeth: Item: I give unto my tow daughters, Hanah Spencer and Searah Fullerton each of them one shilling being a full part of their possession out of this my estate. Item: I give unto my loving son, William Pickett, all my deventdet of lande being in the freshes of Rappahannock River to him and his heirs forever. Item: I give unto my loving son, John Pickett all my debts which is owing of me and paying my debts which I owe. Item: I give unto my loving wife, Elizabeth Pickett the lands where I now live on during her life also the half of my personal estate between her and the child that she now goeth with All the other half of my estate my son William Pickett ordaining my loving wife and my two sons John and William Exeutrix and executors of this my last will & testament aft witnessing my hands & seale this 18th day of October 1701. Henry [H) Picket, Teste William Johnson William (X) Wilson Richard (X) Edwards Prov'd by the oaths of William Wilson & Richard Edwards in Essex County Court ye 10th day of Aug't 1702. We know that Henry died in March of 1702. At the April court, Henry's sons, John and William, petitioned the court to have Henry's widow, Elizabeth, bring in the Will for probate, but she didn't present the Will until the August court. It was then recorded 10 August 1702.' The names of two of the witnesses to Henry's LW&T, William Wilson and Richard Edward, mean nothing to us. We haven't seen them associated with Henry in previous records. They were possibly friends or relatives of Elizabeth. ____________________________________________________ XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX NEAL FAMILY NOTES CONTINUED::::: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX First Generation 1. Ralph NEAL, 7G Grandfather. Ralph died in 1695 in Essex Co. VA. NOTES: .Virginia Colonial Abstracts VIII, Essex Co. Wills and Deeds,,,By Beverly Fleet. page 169. Lease and Release. 13 and 14 of Jan. 1713/14. William NEALE, Planter, of South Farn. Parish, sells William Johnson , planter, of the same parish, 100 acres in So. F. Pr. a part of 600 acres formerly granted to William Johnson 6 Oct 1656, on the N.W. side of Piscataway Creek, along the line of Robert Youngs land, now called and known by the name of Argill Blackstons line to a corner of John Picketts land and William Johnson's Land and from "thense along the said Johnson's land by the side of a white oak swamp until it comes to the line of Henry Pickett deceased, which was formerly a division between Henry PICKETT and Ralph NEALE THE FATHER of William NEALE aforesd." signed William Neale (his Mark) witness Jno Gaines William Smith John Chamberline Rec. 14 Jan 1713/14 ****** XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Essex Co. VA Part of index to Essex County Wills and Administrations (1692-1800) Nell, Ralph. 1695, 1696. Deeds, No. 9, 1695-1699. Reel 2. p. 14. Inv. & appr. rec. 6 Feb 1695/6 Estate inventories. aat. Virginia Wills and Administrations collection. Children: 2 i. William (ca1688-1729) 3 ii. Ralph Second Generation Family of Ralph NEAL (1) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 2. William NEAL, 6G Grandfather. Born ca 1688 in Of Essex Co., VA. William died in Essex Co. VA in 1729/30; he was 41. NOTES: Essex County Court 10th of September 1698: WM NEALE, orphan, is bound to WM. LEAKE till he comes to ye age of Twenty one years, ye sd LEADE obligeing himselfe to give ye sd NEALE a years Schooling at aye age of twelve years. ****** xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Last will and Testament of WILLIAM LEAKE. dated 11 Dec 1700 makes a bequeast: Item I give unto my Godson, WILLIAM NEALE, one Cow & Calfe to be paid him when he comes of age to him and his heires forever. ****** xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Last will and testament of Mary Lake (Leake) dated 30 Jan 1709, probate 10 April 1710, to my Godson William Neal one gray mare, provided he live and abides with my dafter in law Mary Harper till he attains to the age of twenty one years. (Mary must have been previously married to a Harper as the children named in her will are all Harper sons.) ****** xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Virginia Colonial Abstracts VIII, Essex Co. Wills and Deeds 1711-1714 page 169. Lease and Release. 13 and 14 of Jan. 1713/14. William Neale Planter of South Farn. Parish sells William Johnson , planter of the same parish, 100 acres in So. F. Pr. a part of 600 acres formerly granted to William Johnson Oct. 6, 1656. on the N.W. side of Piscataway Creek, along the line of Robert Young's land, now called and known by the name of Argill Blackstone's line to a corner of John Picketts land, and William Johnson's Land and from "thense along the said Johnson's land by the side of a white oak swamp until it comes to the line of Henry Pickett deceased, which was formerly a division between Henry Pickett and Ralph Neale THE FATHER of William Neale aforead." witness Jno Gaines Signed: William Neale his mark William Smith John Chamberline Rec. 14 Jan 1713/14 ****** xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Essex Co. VA Wills & Deeds 1714-1717 page 465 Lease and Release. 12 - 13 Dec. 1715. John Dike and Judith his wife of So. F. Par., sell Thomas Bryant, 120 acres in So. F. Par., this land being fiven to the aforesd Judith by John Savage of So. F. Par. deceased, and adj. land of Richard Bush, the sd Tho Bryants old field, the Beaver Dam Swamp, etc. Wit: Jos Baker, Vt: Godfrey Pile Signed: John Dike, Judith x Dyke Rec. 21 Feb 1715/16 ****** xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Essex Co. VA Records 1706-1707 1717-1719 Dorman p. 146-49. 13-14 Feb 1717 [1718]. John Dike and Judith his wife of South Farnham Parish, Essex County, planter, to William Neall of same, Gent. Lease and release; for 2300 pounds of tobacco. 50 acres in South Farnham Parish ... in Dudleys line ... to the head of the Half Mile Swamp ... John Dike Judith (J) Dike Wit: Jno. Vass, Saml. Stephens. 18 Feb 1717 [1718]. Acknowledged by John Dike and Judith his wife. ****** xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Essex Co. VA p. 231. Bond of Abell Ward as administrator of John Ward. Unto William Daingerfeild, Benja. Robinson, William Brooke and John Taliaferro, Gent., justices. For 200 sterl. 15 Aug 1727. Securities, Richard Bash (Bush) and William Neale. ****** xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Essex Co. VA Wills, Bonds and Inventories 1722-1730 Page 332. Will of William Neale of Essex County, dated 27 Nov. 1729. To my dearly beloved wife Catherine Neale all my whole estate dureing her naturall life and afterward: To my dear son William Neal my Negro Margery. To my daughter Anne the plantation I now live on. To my son Ralph Neale my Negro Joan. Unto my son Stephen Neal my Negro Doll. Unto my son William my gunn. My personal estate equally devided amongst my four children. My son William and my son Ralph and my son Stephen doe give unto my daughter Anne a leagissee of 700 pounds of tobacco a peace whenever they receive their estates. My wife Catherine Neal executor. My friend Richard Jones be assistant to my dearly beloved wife. Signed: William (W) Neal Wit: Richard Beale, John (X) Johnson, Mary (X) Coleman. 17 Feb 1729 [1730]. Proved by the executrix and all the witnesses. page 333. Bond of Katherine Neal as executrix of Wm. Neal. Unto William Daingerfield, Salvatr. Muscoe, Nichs. Smith and Richd. Tyler junr., Gent., justices. For 500 sterl. 17 Feb 1729 [1730]. Securities, Richard Bush and Daniel Dobyns. Katherine (K) Neal Daniel Dobyns Richard Bush 17 Feb 1729 [1730]. Acknowledged. Pages 352-53. William Neale. Inventory. Made according to order of 15 Feb 1729 [1730]. Total valuation [ 63.19.0-1/2]. Thomas Bryan, William Dobyns, John (H) Hoskins. 17 March 1729 [1730]. Returned. Page 361. William Neale. Additional Inventory. 1729. Signed by Catherine Neale, executrix. Tobacco made at Mr. Wm. Beales, 540 pounds; tobacco made at home, 644 pounds. 16 June 1730. Returned xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx William married Catherine, 6G Grandmother. They had the following children: 4 i. William 5 ii. Anne 6 iii. Ralph 7 iv. Stephen (-1776) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 3. Ralph NEAL Jr., 7G Uncle. NOTES: Essex county court 12th of December 1699: RALPH NEALE is bound unto JAMES OSMAN untill he arrives to ye age of one & twenty provided ye sd OSMAN give bond with good & sufficient security at ye next Court to learn him to write, read & cast accts. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX EDWARD POWELL'S WILL OF ROCHINGHAM COUNTY NORTHCAROLINA XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Last Will And Testament of Edward Powell--Dated 25 Feb 1808. Recorded May Sessions 1808. Book A, pp. 77 & 78. Rockingham County, NC. In the name of God, Amen. I EDWARD POWEL of the County of Rockingham and State of North Carolina being very sick and but of perfect mind and thanks be given unto God calling unto mind the mortality of the body and knowing that it is apointed for all men once to die Do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament that is to say ---principally and first of all I give and recommend my sole into the hand of almighty God that givest and my body I recommend to the earth to be buryed in a decent Christian buriel at the disgression of my Executors nothing doubting but at the general resurection I shall receive the same by the hand of the Almighty power of God and as tuching such worldly goods as God has been pleased to bless me with in this life I give and dispose of in the following namer and form First I give and bequath to my beloved daughter Elizabeth two Negros one by the name of Charles and the other Sue also I give to my Daughter Rachel two Negros one by the name of Thomas and Silvy Also I give to my son William two Negros by the names of Dave and Cotton also I give to my daughter Barbary two Negros by the Name of Robert and Nan also I give to my daughter Cathy two Negros by the Name of Sarey and Hambon Also I give to my son Stephen two Negros by the Name of Jack and Henry? and two named Simon and Marey and all the rest my residue to be equally divided amongst my surviveing sons and daughters. Ratifying this and no other to be my last Will and Testament In witness thereof I have heare unto set my hand and seal this twenty fifth day of February in the yeare of our Lord Eighteen hundred and Eight Signed Sealed Published pronounced and declared by the said Edward Powel as his last will and testament In the presense of us who in his presense have heare unto suscribed our Names. John Owen Juner X Ezra Tuck Edward +his mark Powel I apoint and ordain Rhubin Bomar and Edward Bomar my lawful Executors ----- State of North Carolina Rockingham County May Sessions 1808 The within Last Will and Testament of Edward Powel was duly proved in open Court by the oath of John Owen Junr and on motion ordered to be recorded. Ro. Gallaway CL (Transcribed by Barbara Good from copy of the original will in the North Carolina Archives.) ****** Spartanburg Co. SC Will Abstracts 1787-1840 Journal of the Ordinary 1807-1810 p. 30 In the Court of Ordinary Sept 3, 1808 ....Granted a citation to Wm. & John Bomar on the estate Edwd. Powell p. 31 In the Court of Ordinary Sept 19th 1808 Wm & John bomar return a citation published...estate of Edward Powell decd. p. 32 In the Court of Ordinary October 3rd 1808 William Powell brought into court a copy of the last will and testament of Edward Powell recorded in the State of North Carolina, Rockingham Co. Court Stephen Powell an infant over 14 years of age came into court and chose Wm. Bomer his guardian... The admn. on estate of Edward Powell revokd. (Wm & John Bomer) the will of said Powell being produced from Rockingham Co., NC ****** 1810 - Wm Bomar, admin. of Ed Powell returned inventory $31.06, will in Rockingham, NC ****** Who are the Mark Powell, James Powell and Richard Powell wit to estate of Andrew Foster in Spartanburg in 1792? 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