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* Five hundred acres of land lying on the South Side of Moratock River called Canecarora ; * * sis hundred and forty acres of land * on Bridges Creek at Weekacanaan A tract of land containing Two thousand eight hun- dred acres Lying on Cassayah called Rose-field : * *
* Nine hundred Acres of Land on Neuse River fork Called New-Bern. * *
* Where Wilson lived at Weekacoon Creek : and where John Mainard lived at Pettishore also two thousand four hundred acres called Crany Island : * Seven Hundred and Ten acres Lying on the North side of Trent River Called Ye Halfe-Way House. * * also six hundred and Forty acres on Nuse River Called Wilkeson's Point."
About eighty slaves were bequeathed the names of some of which are as follows: Scipio. Abraham, Diego, Mingo, Venus, Cæsar, Caramante Will. Sharper, London, Diana, Tomboy, Pompey.
Land on Salmon Creek is given to son Thomas "Reserving free liberty to my son George to make what Pitch and Tar he sees fitting on the same with his hands for the space of three or four years after My Death." Also, "as to ye crop on ye Ground and what Pitch and Tar ye hands in ye woods makes until ye first of Aprill Next shall be Equally divided, etc."
As to importations from and business dealings with New England : "I give and bequeath to my son Cullen one hundred pound to be paid in Boston and also five thousand foot of plank which I have sent for from Boston. *
* * I give and bequeath unto my son George sixty pound to be paid in Boston."
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"Also I give and bequeath unto my Son Thomas one Third Part of all the vessels clearances whether it be in money, bills to New England or elsewhere
also I give and Bequeath to my Son Cullen six Pound to be paid him in the first goods from New England at first cost I owing him so much
also I give and bequeath to my Son George twenty pound to be paid him in the first goods I have come in from Boston I oweing him so much." "New England plank" is mentioned two or three times in the will.
Codicil provides for building houses for sons of testator: "And whereas * *
* I have Expended and Laid out for a house at Black Rock (when mr West the Carpentare is paid what is due to him for his worke ther) for my son Thomas Twoe hundred Pound and also Ten Pound more for New England plank. * And
whereas also I have been out and expended upon a house for my son Cullen on the South Shore (when mr West the Carpentare is paid for what worke he hath done ther (to wit) the covering of the house doeing the Dormant Windoes and makeing upe the Gavell end of the Sd House and when Cullen hath what Glass is in the House that will answer his purposes and what nailes he shall have occa-
sion for said House *
* In my accounting above in this co- dicill concerning Cullens House standing in Three Hundred Pound I made a mistake in not mentioning that mr Coke the Bricklayer wages for making Laying the Bricks in the chimneys Sellar Under- pining and doeing all the other worke agreed for is part of the Three hundred Pound and is to be paid out of my personall estate. Also he is to have what lands are necessary for him for burning the Bricks or what other worke he hath occasion for to finish the worke he hath agreed for wherefore my will is that the Bricklayer aforesd be paid out of my personall estate befor Shared."
JOHN HECLEFIELD'S INVENTORY. 1721
* * * One Silver Tankard Weighing 1:1b, 1:Z 15:pw 16:gr Eight Good Spoons Two Dram Cups one little Spoon One do broke One do large melted a Seal 9Z 3pw Total of the weight 1 1b 10Z 1Sp w16gr One Silver Hilted Sword one pair of Buckles not weighed four Diamond Rings two plain do.
FREDERICK JONES 1722.
Chowan Precinct. * * "I Give devise and bequeath unto my Eldest daughter Jane My Indian Girle named Nanny My Negro Woman named Dinah, together with her three Children and all the increase that shall be borne of any of them Her Mothers Diamond wedding ring and large pair of Diamond ear rings, Gold Watch with the Chain, Seal & other things fixed thereto; her Mothers Wearing
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Apparell such as is already made up & such things as was designed for her but not made up, All her Mothers Child bede Linnen with white silk Damask Gown. All the China Ware and Tea furniture with the Dressing table and furniture. Also a Dozen of my finest Damask Napkins and Table Clothe a Dozen of fine Diaper Napkins & Table Clothe, One pair of my finest Holland sheets with Pillow Cases ; and one other pair of Holland Sheets with Pillow Cases. Item I give devise and bequeath unto my Daughter Martha Four young negroes, two male and two female, not under ten years of age to be set apart from the rest of my Estate for the use of my said daughter together with the increase thereof; Also the smaller pair of Diamond Ear-rings. One Diamond Ring. her Mothers Gold Shoe Buckles thimble & Bodkin one Dozen of my finest damask Napkins and table clothe, one Dozen of fine Diaper Napkins & Table Clothe One pair of my finest holland Sheets & pillow Cases and one other pair of holland sheets with Pillow cases: Also the Sum of one hundred and fifty pounds Boston Money. Item I give devise and bequeath unto my daughter Rebeckah four young negroes two male & two female. not under ten years of Age to be set apart from the rest of my estate for the use of my said daughter together with the increase thereof, One Diamond Ring, One Dozen fine Damask Napkins and Table Clothe, One Dozen fine Diaper Napkins and Table Clothe, Two pair of fine holland Sheets and pillow cases. Also the Sum of Two hundred pounds Boston Money. * Item I give devise and bequeath unto my Eldest Son William Hard- ing Jones. all my land on the South side of Moratoke River being part of a large tract of nine Thousand one hundred acres by me taken up. Also all my lands in Hyde precinct.
Item I Give derise and bequeath unto my Son Frederick Jones all my Lands in Craven precinct. * * Item I Give Devise and bequeath unto nis Son Thomas Jones all my Lands at or near Meherrin Creek in Chowan precinct, Also those Lands belonging to me on the * Item I give unto each of my
North Side Moratoke River. * Sons one Diamond Ring; Item I Give unto my three Sons to be equally divided among them all my Library of Books; Except those books commonly used by my wife, which I have ordered to be put into her closets which books I give unto my Daughter Jane. *
* Lands lying in King William County in Virginia commonly called Horns Quarter. * * * Item I Give unto my Loveing brother Ten pounds Sterling to buy a Suit of Mourning.
* A Codicil to
be annexed to the Will of Frederick Jones Esqr. I Give and be- queath unto my daughter Jane, My Wifes Side Saddle and furniture thereto belonging with the horse called Blaze. To my daughter Martha a Sett of Silver tea spoons double gilded. To my daughter Rebeckah two pair of filigreen gold Shift buckles and all the gold rings and Ear-rings. * To my good friend and Neighbour
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Edward Moseley of Chowan precinct my pair of pistolls mounted with Silver caps etc. * * with bridle Locks and stocked with English Walnut."
EMANUEL LOW. 1726 Pasquotank precinct. ** * * 3ly I give and bequeath unto my Grandson George Low Son of my be- loved Son Nevil Low Dd and now in the kingdom of Great Britain the Plantation where my Cousin Robinson now Lives & the Plan- tation called New ABBey with four Hundred Acres of land adjoin- ing to it to * also my Seal Scutcheon of arms. * * *
* Lands commonly called the Town point Lying on the mouth of the North West side of Newbegun Creek & now in the possession of Jno Conner. It is my Will that my daughter Anna Letitia her heirs or assigns shall keep in possession all ye before mentioned Legacies wth Lands &c &c &c &c."
WILLIAM HARDING JONES 1730.
"of ye eastern Parish of Chowan * * do give * *
* * Ann Jones my wife * *
* One certain piece or parcel of Land containing four thousand Acres on Ronoak river in Bertie Precinct it being that Trackt of Land out of wch I have sold three hundred to Ellis Hodges of the same precinct I also give to her during her natural Life the house and plantation whereon I now live with all & singular the rights, hereditaments appertenances & appendants what- soever to the said piece or parcel of Land in anywise appertaining with all Cattle, hogs, horses, sheep belonging to the said plantation with one third part of the negroes I now possess, and also all my household goods belonging to the sd house Excepting the family pictures and Court of Arms. * * * likewise all my books in ye sd. house I give to my brothers Freddick and Thomas Jones
JOHN BAPTISTA ASHE 1731.
"of Bath County in the province of North Carolina Gent.
Item. I give devise and bequeath unto my Son Samuel and unto my daughter Mary my Lands up the north west branch of Cape Fear River called Ashwood which are situate lying and being on the South side of said river between the lands of John Porter of Virginia Mercht, and the Plantation whereon Daniel Donahoe lately deceased dwelt, Together with my other lands on the north Side of the River directly opposite to those aforementioned to be equally * *
* Item, I give, devise and bequeath *
* * land on Stumpy Sound called Turkey Point * * other tract called Stump Island. Four hundred acres of land *
* * on the Main Branch of Old town creek. Item I will that my slaves be kept to work on my lands that my Estate may be managed to the best ad- vantage so as my sons may have as liberal an education as the
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profits thereof will afford; and in their Education I pray my Exors to observe this method. Let them be taught to read and write and be introduced into the practical part of Arithmetick not too hastily hurrying them into Latin or Grammar but after they are pretty well versed in these let them be taught Latin & Greek. I propose this may be done in Virginia; After which let them learn French; per- haps some Frenchman at Santee wile undertake this: when they are arrived to years of discretion Let them study the Mathematicks. To my Sons when they arrive at age I recommend the pursuit & Study of Some profession or business (I wish one to ye Law, the other to Merchandize) In which let them follow their own inclina- tions. Item I will that my daughter be taught to write and read & some feminine accomplishments which may render her agreeable; And that she be not kept ignorant as to what appertains to a good house wife in the management of household affairs. Item I give to each of my Exors a Gold Ring a token of the respect which In my life I bore them Item I will that a Brick Vault may be built at Groveley and my Dear Wifes body taken up out of the Earth & brought and laid therein; and if it should be my fortune to die in Carolina so as my Corpse may be Conveyed thither I desire that one large Coffin may be made and both our body's laid together therein and lodged in the said Vault."
THOMAS POLLOCK 1732.
"of Bertie Precinct." Plantations called Black Rock, Great Quar- ter, Manuels or Crickits, Springfield. and lands lying on Salmon Creek & Chowan River, Trent River, Unaroye Meadows, "nigh of Tuskarora Indian Town," Moratuck River. Fishing Creek. Forty six negroes are bequeathed. "Item I will & Order & give by this will to all Such persons who are Setled on my lands at Trenton Condition of a Certain writng I give to Jacob Miller that those already settled there, have leases on ye same terms I promised them."
JOSHUA PORTER 1733.
Bath County. Plantations on Derhams Creek one known as Sand Hills. Negroes, Mustees and Indians are given to wife, and mourning rings to friends. "It is my further will and desire that my Son and Daughter may be Carefully learnt to read & write & Cypher & yt they be duly Educated * ·
RICHARD SANDERSON. 1733.
Perquimans precinct. "Ye island of Ocreecock," land on the Sandy Bank "by the name of Point Lookout"; "Mannor Plantation." One hundred and forty seven acres of land in Perquimans; lots in Roanoak Town devised to son Richard. The brigantine "Sea
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Flower" and sloop "Swallow" are given to son and son in law. Thirteen negro and one Indian slave bequeathed.
FRANCIS PUGH. 1733
Bertie precinct. Provides for "bringing up my children at School Plantation at Emperor's Fields bought of Christian Hitteburch. "Whereas, * %
* I have begun to build a brigantine which is now in the Stocks in Bertie precinct * finish and Compleat the said Brigantine with Anchors Masts Cables Sails &c."
"Item it is my will and pleasure that after the said Vessel is finished my executors & my Trustees herein named do * *
* purchase a Loading of Tobacco black Wallnut or other merchandise fitt for the British market and that they do send the said Vessel to great Britain from thence to return to No. Carolina. * * *
"Item It is my will and pleasure that after my Sloop Carolina returns from New England that my Executors & Trustee do * * purchase a cargo and send the said Sloop to the West Indies *
"Item It is my will that my dear wife & Execrs do receive from Captn Grainger the Cargo brought in a Schooner into this province which belongs to Mr. Coleman provided the said Grainger allows to my Execrs twelve pounds pr Barrel for good & well pickled pork vizt for so much as is produced from my own stock .
THOMAS SWANN 1733
Pasquotank precinct. Two plantations are conveyed to sons Sam- uel and William with the provision that if either shall sell or con- vey his part "out of the name of ve Swanns" the other shall enter and take possession. Provision is made for "ye Christian education of my Children." Horse, bridle and saddle is given to each of two sons.
EDWARD SALTER. 1734.
Bath County. Plantation on Pamplico river "called in the patent Mount Calvert : six hundred and forty acres of land on Bear creek. About twenty negro slaves bequeathed. To daughter Sarah is be- queathed forty three cattle and horses, one hundred pounds "of the said Province bills or their value" : Madam Sarah Porter is men- tioned as having care and tuition of daughter. To three children is given "my largest periauger with anchors and sails." "Item I be- queath unto my son in law John Harvey Ten pounds in order to purchase him a good Beaver ITat and a pair of gloves. * *
* Item I bequeath unto my beloved son Edward Salter iny best Saddle and bridle and one pair of Silver Spurs and Richard Bloom's his- tory of the Holy Bible together with all the books that I shall own at my Death (be they Divinity, History or Mathematical) * * * also my large China Punch Bowl. * *
My will is that my
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Brigantine now on the stocks at John Smiths be got finished and made fit for the Sea as soon as may be * * be loaden with tar * *
* (for Boston). * * My will further is that my Executors may write two or three ways * * to Collo. Jacob Windall and Company to Insure the sum of Twelve Hundred pounds (Boston Money) upon the said Brigantine * Money arising from the sale of the brigantine to be "remitted in youngeable slaves (none to exceed the age of twenty years)." Provision is made for education of children and for Edward "a thorough educa- tion to make him a compleat merchant."
EDWARD BRYAN. 1745.
To sons John, Edward & William is given land purchased of Martin Frank called "New Germany"; lots (3) in Newbern town with a store house on one of them; plantation on the west side of Swifts Creek called Paradice. Sixteen negro slaves bequeathed. Large number of cattle and horses bequeathed-five riding horses. Provision is made for Seven years schooling for children the school- ing to be given them at some time between the ages of seven and seventeen years.
EDWARD MOSELEY. 1745.
New Hanover County. Plantation at Rockey Point containing 3500 acres; Plantation in Chowan County containing 2000 acres ; plantation on the North East branch of Cape Fear River containing 3500 acres lying between Holly Shelter Creek and the "bald white Sand hills"; plantation opposite Rockey Point plantation containing 1650 acres; 1280 acres at Rockfish Creek ; 600 acres on the East Side of the North West branch of Cape Fear River; lot and houses in Brunswick; plantation below Brunswick called Macknights; lot & house in Wilmington; 600 acres of land opposite Cabbage Inlet ; 500 acres in Tyrrell called Coopers; 450 acres in Tyrrell called Whitemarsh; lands on East side Cape Fear River; plantation at the Sound where "there is a large vineyard Planted; 3200 acres in Edgecombe called Alden of the hill ; 1650 acres on West side of Neuse River "about twenty four miles above New Bern town; 10,000 acres in Edgecombe County called Clur; aggregating about 35,000 acres. 88 slaves bequeathed. "Item I give and bequeath to my Loving wife Anne my New Chaise Harness and the Pair of Bay horses Smoker and Toby. * * I also give unto her out of my stocks ten cows & ten calves ten steers of Different ages & Twenty sheep and the horse Spark.
* * * It is my will that the slaves usually kept about the house shall be kept in the same employment for my Wifes easier life and care of my children untill she marries. * * * Item.
I give unto my six children all my Stock of horses Mares neat cattle sheep and swine to run & increase for ther benefit and I will that
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proper slares be appointed for managing thereof of which increase & profit made thereby of such as are necessary to be sold or killed at proper seasons Accot to be rendered to the County Court for my children advantage without charges deducting first thereout what may be necessary for such kind of provision for housekeeping for my said wife and children. Item It is my will that the profits arising from the labour of my two sons slaves & their part of the profits arising by the stocks be laid out in purchasing young female slaves to be added to their stocks of slaves. * *
* Item. When it shall be necessary to give all or any of my sons other Education than is to be had from the Common Masters in this Province for I would have my children well educated it is then my will &c &c &c.
Item. I recommend it to my dear and loving wife that one of my sons as shall be Thought best qualified for it be bred to the Law it being highly necessary in so large a Family and to him I give all my Law books being upwards of 200 Volumes. * I
* * Item. give to my dear wife Blomes History of the Bible in folio, three volumes in folio of Archbishop Tillotsons works, four Volumes in Octavo of Dr. Stanhopes on the Epistles & Gospels and all the books of Physick. Item I give to my daughter Ann Humfries 3 volumes in folio on the Old & New Testament and I will that my Exors buy for her the work of the author of the Whole Duty of Man I give to the eldest of my sons that shall not study the law Chambers Dic- tionary two Volumes in folio Locks Works three volumes in folio Millers Dictionary two volumes in folio and LeBlond on Gardening in Quarto: and the rest of my books about 150 volumes. * * * Item I give * *
* my large Silver Tea Kettle, Lamp & Server for it to stand on weighing in all about 170 ounces * * my Large Silver Coffee Pot * my Large Silver Tea Pot * * * * my Large Silver Tankard * a pair of large Square Silver Servers, my cases of knifes, forks, spoons, Salts, Casters & Other my Plate to be * *
CULLEN POLLOCK. 1749.
Tyrrell County Gen. Plantation at Matchapungo River in Hide County, lott of land in Bath town; 710 acres of land on a branch of Trent River called "the halfe way House"; 1280 acres lying on Coneto Creek in Tyrrell County called the "deaded Woods"; 640 acres in Bertie County on "ye Roonaroy Meadows"; 4700 acres in Bertie County : aggregating about 8000 acres. 78 negroes. "Item It is my will and desire that my three daughters have as good Edu- cation as can be had in this Province & that my two sons when they have got what learning they can have in this province that they be sent to Boston for further education
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ROGER MOORE 1750.
New Hanover County, Parish of St. Phillips, 1750. Plantations called Kendall, Maultby's Point, Mount Misery ; Orton Lands lying on Island opposite Black River. 2500 acres where Mill stands, 640 acres at Rockey Point. 55.000 acres in the Neck known as Mount Misery, 3025 acres in Saxpahaw Old Fields, 5000 acres near Eno Old Fields, and 20.000 acres mentioned in latter part of will, aggregating about 100.000 acres; 250 slaves mentioned. To each of daughters is bequeathed eighteen hundred pounds. Testator mentions saw mill "I entend to build on Brice's Creek."
"It is my will that each of my daughters Mary and Anne doe at their marriage take each their choyce of any One of the House slaves, except the Negro wench Bess who I leave to her liberty to make choyce of any one of my children for her Master or Mistress."
GABRIEL JOHNSTON 1751.
Plantations called Possum Quarter, Conahoe; 1000 acres on Cy- press Creek. 250 acres on South side of Trent, 400 acres on the head of Trent and New Rivers, 7000 acres on Deep River in Bladen Co .. "all the small islands lying in Roanoke River and in the neighbour- hood of Mount Gallard, land on Salmon Creek in Bertie County." * * my said Wife shall have the use of all my said Daughters plantations and for her Encouragement to Cultivate & Improve these Plantations especially in Raising Silk. * * And I earn- estly request my Dearest wife to be a kind tender mother to my Dear little girl and to bring her up in the Fear of God and under a deep sense of her being always in his presence, and in Sobriety and moder- ation Confining her Desires to things plain and neat and Elegant and not aspiring after the Gayety Splendor and Extravagances and especially to take Care to keep within the bounds of her income and by no Means to Run in Debt. *
* * It I give and bequeath to Henry Johnston now at school in Newhaven in the Colony of Con-
necticut. * $ * My Books I leave to William Cathcart Esqr. after my Wife and Brother have choose out them any Number not Exceeding forty each. It To my sister Elizabeth Smear of the County of Fife North Britain my large Repeating Gold Watch after it has been put in order at the Expence of my estate."
JOHN BLOUNT 1753.
Chowan County. One plantation. " * I give and be- queath * * * Three negroes, viz : Sharper, Finn & Tom, with all my brewing kettles, tubs and Fxts and all my brewing works and my writing Desk * * My desire is that my Chaise, Boat, Blacksmith's tools, watch and other tools or anything else that is likely to perish be sold * * * Item. I givė and bequeath to my brother Charles Blount my best Broad Cloth Suit of Clothes my
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best Beaver Hatt & Wigg. My will is that none of the timber should be cut or Sold excepting for the use of the plantation and that no Stranger shall be admitted to live on any part of the Back Land to destroy the Timber, and that no Person shall on any consideration whatsoever be admitted to live on any part of my Land Excepting an Overseer. * * * that no other negroes shall be permitted to work on my plantation excepting they are the property of my wife and children.
And my will is that all the money that shall arise out of my Estate *
* * should be laid out to purchase likely young ne- groes at the Discretion of my Executors for the use and Benefit of my children." Provision is made for the education of the children in "a Christian like manner."
SAMUEL SWANN 1753.
Perquimans County. 450 acres of land. "where I now dwell" and "Allegator land." "I give to my Daughter Mary Claton my pickle case and Bottles. Item I do hereby give to my brother John Vail my Silver Seal and Stock Buckle."
JAMES INNES. 1754.
"In the name of God, Amen. I James Innes of Cape Fear in North Carolina in America Coll of the Regiment of sd. Province Raised for His Majesty's immediate service and Commander in Chief of this Expedition to the Ohio against the French & there Indians whoe have most unjustly Invaided & fortified themselves on His Majesty's lands-Being now readdey to Enter upon Action
* ** I recomend the paying of all my Just and Lawfull Debts instantly, or when demanded. I direct a remittance may be made to Edinburgh, Sufficient to pay for a Church Bell for the Parish Church of Cannesby, in Caithness agreeable to my Letter to mr. Jams Broadee Minister there.
I also appoint and direct that there may be a furder remittance made of One hundred Pounds Sterll : for the use of the Poor of said Parish of Cannesby & the said Summ of One hundred Pounds to be put at interest for the use of the poor of Said Parish as formerly directed by me.
I also give and bequeath att the Death of my Loving Wife Jean Innes my Plantation called Point Pleasant & the Opposite Mash Land over the River for which there is a Separate Patent, Two negro young Women, One Negroe Young man and there Increase all the Stock of Cattle and Hogs, halfe the Stock of Horses belonging att the time to that Plantation With all my Books & One hundred Pounds Sterling or the Equivalent thereunto in the currency of the Country For the use of a Free School for the Benefite of the Youth
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of North Carolina. And to see that this part of my will is dewly executed att the time, I appoint the Colonell of the New Hanover Regiment, the Parson of Willmington Church & the Vestrey for the time being, or the majority of them as they Shall from time to time be Choised or Appointed."
SARAH ALLEN, 1761.
Legacies: Wedding ring to Niece ("as a particular mark of my affection and a memento of my Conjugal happiness, not doubting hers is equal and may it be as lasting." Gold watch, gold chain mourning ring, Silver chased tea kettle, cream pot, lamp. "Walnut tree fineered Tea chest containing three pieces of plate chased as the tea kettle"; Silver waiters, dozen tea spoons and strainer in black Shagreen case; Silver Sauce pan, mahogany dressing table, gilt smelling bottle ; "books of modern taste."
ELIZABETH SCOLLAY 1766.
Bertie County. * * * I Give and Devise unto my son Culeln Pollock all my Books, also a mouning ring." Several ne- groes are bequeathed to different relatives. * *
* I give and devise my still with the appurtenances
WILLIAM HERRITAGE. 1769.
Craven County. Plantations called Springfield, Jemmys Neck, Harrow, Atkins Banks, Fort Barnwell ; lands in Johnson County, lots Nos. 21, 22, 191 and 84 in the town of Newbern. About seventy fire negro slaves bequeathed the names of some of which are as follows : Pompey, Venus, Phillis, Balaam, Cæsar, London, Big Rose, Big Bess, Mercury, Tortola, Cado, Tamer, Judy, Jupiter, Sabina, Peter ("a cooper").
Raleigh, N. C., September 1, 1905.
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INDEX.
PAGE.
Allen. Sarah.
6-4
Acconeechy-town
17
Albemarle
7
Alteration of brand-penalty.
34
Archdale precinct.
16
Ashes 21.35
Ashe, John Baptista.
22, 51 43
Bache, Prof.
38
Bancroft-On motives for settlement of Colony
7
Comments on State by 6
Barbadian settlers
15
Barlowe
13
Bath-Port of entry
38
Chosen as capital
38
Bath county-Extent of.
16
Seat of Tuscarora War.
16
Beaufort county.
16
62
Blounts
21
Bottom lands.
21
Bounties
23,50
Boyd, Adam.
10
Brands or Marks-Penalty for alteration
34
Brick 26
20,40, 48
Brunswick
25
Bryan, Edward.
60
Bryans
21
Burial-customs (note ) .
42
Burrington. Governor.
. 8, 10, 21, 28, 33, 34. 38. 39, 44
Byrd, Wm.
9,24
Cape Fear Mercury established.
10
Beginning of settlements on.
18
Cape Fear country : Horne's comment on
13
Capital-established
52
Carolina-Limits under second charter
12
Cattle and Hogs-Exports of. Marks and brands.
34
Chalmers, George-Obstructs search for papers.
6, 8
Saunders' comments on.
5
Cheeweo-fort
16
Chocowinity
16
Chowans
17
Church-established
41
Climate : Emmons' comment on.
12
Commodities-rate of.
Conneghta-fort -
17
Conscience-freedom of. .
41
Convicts sold as servants.
32
Cotton-exports of.
Blount, John Tom and James.
17
Brickell
Burial places.
34
Assembly-Qualification of members
66
INDEX
PAGE.
Counties-created
52
Court Houses-Specifications for.
51
Court Houses and Precincts.
51
Courts
52
Craven county.
16
Currency
20
Culture-evidence of.
Davis, James-establishes first newspaper
George, J .. and Jno.
Direct trade opened.
52
Dissenters
41
Dobbs, Governor
45
Early settlers.
15
Eastern North Carolina-climate and soil.
12
Education
20, 40
Education of orphans.
40
Emigration of Tuscaroras.
17
Emmons. Dr .- comment on climate.
12
English settlers.
· 15
Entry-ports
35
Exports and imports
23, 52
Forts -- Conneghta
17
Cheeweo
10
Nakay
16
Tahunta
17
Hookerooka
17
Totero
17
Resontska
16
Forster. Robert.
21
Franks. Martin.
21,22
Gales
21
Gale. Christopher.
22
French ( Huguenot) settlers
15
German ( Palatine) settlers
15
Glenn. R. B .. Governor
9
J. D .. General
9
Green. Bartholomew
10
Griffith. Edward ..
52
Grimesland Plantation.
16,46
Hancock's town.
17
Hecclefield John-Inventory
55
Herritages
21
Herritage, William.
64
Hogs and Cattle-marks and brands
Exports of.
34
Horne, Robert-Comment on Cape Fear country.
13
Horses-breeding of.
34
Houses-specifications for
2
25
Still standing
26
Of planters.
26
Hyde Precinct.
16
Hyrne, Edward.
35
Immigration
19, 52
From Scotland.
10
Indentured Servants.
32
Imports and Exports
52
. . .
31
Hogs-Breeding of ..
34
16
Indian near Bear Creek.
20
9
35
67
INDEX.
PAGE.
Inlets
38
Independence -- motive for settlement of colony.
Indians-rewards for
19
Tribute
17
Indian Chiefs
18
Indian Wars.
18, 19
Indian
captives
18, 19 17
Indian
towns
18
Indian Kings
17
Indian fort on Bear Creek.
16
Innes. James
9,63
Interests -- rate of ..
30
Inventories and Wills. as material for history
11
Iron Mills, forbidden.
50
Johnstons
21
Johnston. Gabriel
8, 62 25 21
Thomas
Wm. Harding.
Kelley. W. D .- Comment on North Carolina.
13
King Blount's town
17 17
Labor-demand for ..
28
Lands-Rules for entering
21,35
Lawson-Account of second settlement.
Lillingtons
35
Lists of taxables.
52
Lovick. John
21,31 28
Manufactures
18, 49
Marriages
41,42
Maules
21
William
21
Dr. Patrick.
Mills
50
Encouragement of.
50
Militia regulated.
52
Moores
.21.35,35
Roger
21,31, 62
Maurice
21
Moseleys
21,35
Moseley. Edward.
21,31, 60
Newbern
24
Nakay-fort
16
New England settlers
16
Newton
25
Newspaper controversy.
10
Newspaper-their establisher.
10
Second in colony. 10
North Carolina Magazine and Universal Intelligencer estab- lished
9
North Carolina: Limit after separation from S. C. 12
Limit under consideration
12
Landholders-large Influence of.
19,20
Laws-Revision and printing
52
14
Manor Houses
21
Keeouwee-town
35 57
Johnston, Town.
Jones, Frederick
Indian slaves
68
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PAGE.
N. C. Gazette and Weekly Post-Boy established. 10
Ordinaries and Tippling houses
Ocracoke-port of entry
Orphans-education of.
Overseers Wages of.
Packet Boats.
45. 40
Pampticough Precinct.
16
Parks, William
10
Phillips. Eleazer.
10
Plantations-Manufactures on.
48
Self-sustaining
47
Planters-wealth in slaves
Pollocks
21
Pollock. Cullen
22. 31.61
Thomas
22. 24. 54. 58
Population-growth of .. In 1700.
16
In 1715, 1730, 1755.
18
Porters
21,35
Porter, John.
16. 22. 31. 35
Ports-lack of.
36
Ports of entry.
38
Postal service.
44
Post-office and branches
45
Postal rates (notes)
45
Post routes.
45. 46
Precincts and Court Houses
51
Printing
9. 10
Proclamation money.
30
Public Schools-appropriation for.
52
Pugh Francis.
50
Quakers-disqualification of.
11
Reading. Lionel.
54
Religion
40, 41
Resootska
16
Roads
13
Road system.
Salter. Edward.
59
Sanderson. Richard.
Saunders, W. L .- Comments on Chalmers
.
Scottish immigration ..
10
Second settlement-Lawson's account of.
14
Self-rule-Colony relinquished to.
6
Schools
10. 52
Schollay. Elizabeth.
64
Servants-Indentured
32
Slaves-tithable
31
Disposition of.
31
Families kept together.
31
Owners-large
61
Names of
32
Indian
18
Silk-exports of.
.
Culture
19
. .
..
40
Grass (note) .
.
Execution of.
18
Joshua
69
INDEX.
PAGE.
Social life.
21,47
Sothel
0,7,21
Speculation-In land forbidden.
Stephenson. William ..
Stewart. Andrew-established second newspaper. 10
Starkey. John.
52
Stock-breeding
20. 33
Diseases of.
33
Mismarking-penalty for
3,4
Smanns
21.35
Swann, Samuel
Thomas
59
Supponees
17
Tahunta-fort
17
Tar. etc ..
23
Taxables -- Provision for listing.
Timothy's Southern Gazette.
Tippling-Houses and Ordinaries
Tobacco
Over production.
Restrictions on export.
Tookerooka-fort
Totoro-fort
Towns-Acconeechy
Hancocks
Keeouwee
U'colmerunt ( King Blount's)
Charee
Trade, direct opened.
Tryon
89. 16, 47
Tuscarora War-Population at beginning
Effects 17
Seat of
16
Tuscaroras-Emigration
Reservation
Ceohuerunt-King Blount's town.
17
Charge-town
Universal Intelligencer and N. C. Magazine established.
10
Usury-Penalty for
30
Vessels-trading
25
Vails
21
Vail. Jeremiah ..
25. 13
Wars -- Tuscaroras
16
Waterways
36
Wickham Precinct.
16
Whitemarsh. Thomas
10
Williamson-Interference of Chalmers with.
5-4-64
Wills and Inventories-as material for history. 11
Wimble 37
Winslow
. ..
52 10 42 23 36 37 17 17 17 17 17 17
17 17
Voters-Qualification for
Wills-Extracts from.
4190
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