Selected Anson Co. Abstracts - 1815 to 1836


From To Halifax Deed; Date; Witness Description
Col. Guston & Col. Millikin   pg. 24; 12-12-1732 Agreement to pay bills owed William Little, John Gray, John Gile, Capt. Spier, Robert Hodges, and others
John Ellerbee of Edge. Prect. Charles Kimball, Brunswick Co. VA pg. 269; 2-1-1738/9; John Macon, William Person 400a on S side Marratock River patented to William Little decd 4 July 1726 and by Little to sd Ellerbee 29 Ap 1730
Thomas Ellerbee of NC Benjamin Blount, Isle of Wight VA pg. 270; 7-20-1739; William Person, William Daniel 200a N side of Fishing Creek above Ellerbee's bridge; part of 300a patent to John Pratt 8 Mar 1736
Robert Foster, Edge. Co. David Coltrane, Edge. pg. 273; 12-1-1739; James Craven, JS. Arthand 640a southerly of Morratock Riv. In woods and prongs of Fishing Creek on W side of Conway Creek (today known as Little Fishing Creek); Opposite Thomas Bryant, join Col. William Little
David Coltrane, Edge. Co. Robert Foster, Edge. pg. 371; 10-28-1740; Peter Payne, Edward Buxton 640a on S Side of Morratock River in prongs of Fishing Creek and on W side of Conway Creek; adjacent to Col. William Little
William Little, Edenton Thomas Barker, Edenton pg. 377; 1-15-1733; Robert Foster, John Sutch/Lutch 640a at a place called Conway on a branch of Fishing Creek; adjacent to Robert Foster
James Cheek, Edge. Co. William Little, Surry Co. VA pg. 4-400; 9-1755, Reg. 2-1756; Amos Atkinson, Abraham Little 300a on Cheeks Mill Swamp; to pay 40 pound obligation
Thomas Sharp, Edge. Co. Thomas Lawrence, Edge. Co. pg. 4-405; 2-16-1756; Amos Atkinson, James Hearn, Abraham Little 100a N side Tar river and south side of Sorrowfull branch; part of land sd Sharp bought from William Faircloth
William, Little, Edge. Co. Thomas Burgess, Southampton VA pg. 5-95; 4-24-1750; reg. 8-1751; Alexander McCulloch, Thomas Parker 640a Quonkee Creek & Roanoke River (this is the land in Okaneechee that William inherited from his father William JP); adjacent to Major Forster
Thomas Burgess, Southampton Co. VA, clerk Montfort Eelbeck, Edge. Co., attorney-at-law pg. 5-297; 12-12-1751; Timothy Sullivane, Joseph Eelbeck 120a joining Warehouse gutt, a spring gutt below Pratt's landing and Roanoke River, part of the land Burgess bought of William Little late of Edge. Co.
Thomas Barker, Bartie Co. David Meade, Nasemond Co. VA, gentleman pg. 6-129; 2-15-1742; Robert Forster, David Coltrane 640a at Conway a branch of Fishing Creek.; adjacent to Robert Forster, William Little
John Burney, Orange Co. Abraham Little, Edge. Co. pg. 6-338; 5-16-1757; Amos Atkinson, Thomas Lawrence, John Sharp(X) 200a N side of Tar River on Cheek's Mill creek; adjacent to Widow Allen, Faircloth
Thomas Sharp, Edge. Co. John Sharp, Edge. Co., son pg. 6-339; 1-6-1757; Amos Atkinson, Thomas Lawrence (T), Abraham Little 75a on N side Tar River where John now lives; for love and affection
Wm. Williams Benjamin Little, Surry Co. VA 9-524; 10-31-1765; Benjamin Edwards, William Alston 679a joining Little Swamp; adjacent to Conner, James Everet, Booth Kitchen, Newit Drew, John Webb, William Williams
Newl Drew & Ann Drew James Downing 10-68; 3-4-1765; John Hudnall, Amos Huall, Elizabeth Hudnall 172a joining Bay Branch, Little Swamp
Robert Savidge & Elizabeth his wife Micajah Little 10-86; 4-11-1767; James Downing, Sampson Pitman, Robert Kal 580a N side of Connetts Swamp; adjacent to Conner, Willes
Micajah Little Willis Wills 12-37; 11-2-1769; John Hudnall, James Downing (x), Samson Pittman 580a N side of Coneho Swamp; had been patented by Robert Savage 15 Oct 1761; adjacent to Col. Conner, Wills
Kintching Kitching, Duplin Co. Moses Little, Martin Co. 13-495; 3-14-1777; John Hags, Jones, Theo Little, Joel Joyner 100a S side of Kehukey Swamp; adjacent to Foreman's mill, Benjamin Bell, Kintchin Kitchen
Moses Little Dolphin Drew Young 14-257; 3-2-1779; Jesse Bryant, James Evins 100a which was part of land acquired by Ann Melton on S side of Kehukey Swamp; adjacent to Foreman's mill, Benjamin Bell, Moses Little
John Liddle & wife Susannah, John Pryor & wife Mary William Perkins 17-20; 12-10-1787; Owin Ray, Robert Walter, William Roberts, Thos. Hall "said Susannah & Mary in conjunction with their youngest sister Martha Wray who is still a minor. Apparently had sold lot 59 in town of Halifax to Joseph Kidd while still minors
From To Edgecombe Deed Description
Thomas Pollock, Craven Co. NC Kallum Ross 00-74; 3-31-1760; Elisha Battle, Joseph Sumner, Terrence (T) Conner 147a S bank of Tar River; part of patent granted Samule Swann Nov. 5, 1728, conveyed by deed to George Pollock & from him to sd Thomas Pollock; adjacent to Elisha Battle
Thomas Pollock, Craven Co. NC Elisha Battle, planter 00-76; 3-29-1760; Joseph Sumner, Owen Owens, Kallum (KR) Ross 248a S bank of Tar River a little above the mouth of Compass Creek that runs into the river on the north side; part of paten to Samuel Swann Nov 5, 1728, conveyed by deed to George Pollock & from him to sd Thomas Pollock
Moses Hare, Junr James Gray, Surry Co. VA 00-85; 2-1-1760; Sher'd Haywood, Sam'l Ruffin, James Ruffin 150a plantation on s bank of Tar River at mouth of Walnut Creek being land Hare bought of Samuel Holliman Apr. 11, 1753; 360a adj the plantation conveyed to Hare by deed Jan 8, 1756; Near John Cohoon; 2nd tract adj John Jameson & Cohoon
Nathaniel Holt Robert Gray, Surry Co. VA 00-88; 11-26-1759; Jos. Hart, Benja. Hart, Lewis Wills 600a on N side Tar River; patent granted to Jacob Pope June 12, 1730
Joseph Thomas Joshua Proctor, Surry Co. VA 00-90; 2-13-1760; Sam'l Ruffin, James Gray, Christopher Clinch 320a S side Fishing Creek granted William Bryant Mar 25, 1749; adjacent to Braswell
John Brown John Exum 1-100; 12-22-1750; Arthur Phillips, John Miall Bond with security being 100a plantation on E side of Swift Creek; land bought from Capt. Thos. Bryant, late of Bertie Co., deceased
Thomas Sharp Jacob Little, planter 1-108; 1-21-1762; William Little, John Little (mark), William Womwell 75a N side of Tar River on Mill Creek and the swamp which was a prong of the Mill Creek; adjacent to John Sharp
Samuel Skinner Daniel Ross 1-111; 3-22-1762; James Ricks, Thomas Williams, John Ricks 175a on S side Tar River on Buck Swamp
Arthur Moore, Johnston Co. NC Joshua Bell, Halifax Co. NC 1-114; 3-22-1762; Thomas Wells, Thomas Bryant, John Lawrence 220a S side of Fishing Creek; part of tract granted Thomas Bryant Oct. 26, 1754; adjacent to James Richardson, Savage, Benja. Hart
Abraham Little William Womwell 1-367; 10-26-1760; Josiah Swearingen, James (X) Cobb, James Barrow 100a on N side Tar River; adjacent to Edward Cobb, Doil, David Averet, sd Little
Thomas Lawrence James Lawrence, son 1-368; 9-27-1762; Amos Atkinson, John (X) Sharp, Jas. (X) Cobb 100a belonging to plantation whereon sd Thomas Lawrence then dwelled on N side Tar River (for love and affection)
Abner Hill Wm Ross C-416; 5-20-1766; William Andrews, Cornelius Taylor, Charles Brittain 28a on N bank Turkey Creek
James Hearn Abram Little C-441; 4-16-1765; Eth'd Ruffin, Thos. Norman 100a on Cheek's Mill Creek; adjacent to Faircloth
Thos Williams James Mayo, Pitt Co. NC C-442; 3-7-1767; Nathan Mayo, Thos. Little, Samuel Cherry 260a on Little Coneto Creek
Abraham Little & James (X) Little of Pitt Co. NC William Little 1-383; 3-2-1762; Amos Atkinson, Jacob Little, John (X) Sharp 200a on N side Tar River; adjacent to Widow Allen, James Hern, Mary Haywood
From To Deed/Date/Witness Description
David Griffin Martin Ross S-57; 4-13-1805 200 acres beg on his crnr in small drain of the School House Branch
John Hough William Chester S-69; 4-11-1804; William Ross, David Wallace 100 acres on Lanes Creek granted Joseph Stewart 9 Mar 1799; adjoin James Poe, Page
John Bennett Sr John Bennett Jr S-71; 2-20-1818; David Bennett 160 acres s side of Richardsons Crk; on course of Tantrougth branch; for diverse good causes; adjoin Joel Helms
John Bennett William Bennett S-71; 2-28-1818; David Bennett 160 acres for diverse good causes; adjoin Joel Helms, John Byrd, William Williams
David Griffin & Kisy Job Rogers S-74; 4-10-1818; Thomas Rogers, Richard Rogers 200 acres for $50; adjoin Jesse Lewellen
Donald Ross atty for Charles Campbell of Dixon Co. TN James Smith S-80; 7-13-1815; J. M. Tindall, Absalom Myers 10 acres, part of tract granted Absalom Lafever 4 Oct 1783 and was received? in deed made by Donald Ross on 22 Jan 1807 to sd James Smith (for $100); adjoin J. M. Tindall, Absalom Myers
Obadiah Curlee Charles Griffin S-81; 3-6-1817; Jacob Little, Wm Barnete 18-1/4 acres on Zacks Branch for $30; adjoin Garner
William Curlee Willie Baucom S-83; 10-9-1816; Lewis Baucom, Jesse Curlee 50 acres on Richardson Crk for $50; patented by Curlee; adjoin Wright
Archibald McManus Stephen Hasty S-87; 1-3-1817; D.C. Britterdom, Jesse Lewellen 50 acres (for $50) on Lanes Creek being land left Rachel McManus by her father Joel Remfro decd where he lived when he died; land conveyed by David McManus to Drury Massa and from him to A. McManus; adjoin D.C. Britterdom, Jesse Lewellen
William Pool Absalom Caudle Jr S-89; 1-30-1818; Jacob Lttle, Absalom Caudle North bank of Lanes Creek; adjoin David Preston, William Preslar, Elias Preston, Stephen Preston, Joel White
John Bennett Thomas Bennett S-94; 2-20-1818; David Bennett 150 acres on S side of Richardsons Crak beg at mouth of Tantrought Branch; for diverse good causes; adjoin Williams Williams, Hosea Jarvis, John Martin, Nathaniel Bivens
Williams Preslar Williams Pool S-108; 11-18-1816; Elias Preslar, Stephen Preslar 65 acres fro $81 N side of Lanes Creek; adjoin Daniel Preslar, William Peslar, Elias Preslar, Stephen Preslar, Joel White
State Thomas Stegall S-127, G2466; 12-13-1817; 50 acres on Negrohead Creek adj to his property; entered 9 Apr 1816; adjoin Daniel Treadaway
State Thomas Stegall S-127, G2465; 12-13-1817; 100 acres beg on the corner of his 200 acre survey; entered 23 Nov 1816; adjoin Moses Stegall
State Thomas Stegall S-127, G2468; 12-13-1817; 100 acres on Negrohead Creek entered 23 Nov 1816; adjoin Moses Stegall, John Griffin
State John Jones S-131, G2209; 11-24-1813; 100 acres entered 7 Jan 1807; adjoin Stephen Lacy
State John Curlee S-131, G2293; 12-24-1814; 100 acres with his home line
State Jesse Curlee S-132, G2471; 12-13-1817; 50 acres on S side Richardson Creek
Jesse Curlee Jesse Lacy S-162; 7-11-1818; Benjamin Oneal, Isaac Wilkerson 50 acres ($50) on Richardsons Creek; adjoin Barber, Thomas Griffin
State Absalom Caudle S-177, G2445; ; 100 acres entered 8 Dec 1812
Stephen Lacy aty for Hugh Ross late of NC William Taylor S-184; 10-19-1812; A. Carraway, D. Cuthbertson 200 acres on Richardsons Creek ($60.50); adjoin Edward Brumblow, Holly, Wade
William Preslar Joel White S-189; 12-18-1817; Chistopher Davis, Joseph White 125 acres (75 lbs) on Lanes Creek patented by Charles Miller and William Preslar Junr; adjoin Benjamin Crab
Stephen Hasty Evan Threat S-192; 10-2-1818; John Poe, Julius Holly $5 for his claims to 100 acre tract whereon William Ross now lives which formerly belonged to Joel Renfrow and after his decease was laid off to Widow Sary Renfrow her dower
David Liles James Liles S-206; 5-25-1814; James C. Liles, Preden Field 20 acres ($60) adj David Liles and to the Spring Branch; adjoin James Fields
Sanders Taylor Moses & Samuel Carlock S-208; 3-12-1818; Wm Taylor, James Presson S side Richardsons Creek ($25); adjoin Elisha Griffin, Mathaney
Thomas Lacy of Hickman Co. TN Burwell Benton S-211; 10-24-1816; For $250, Thomas Lacy & sister Lucretia Ross's 1/8 parts of the 1047 acres left by Griffith Lacy dec'd
Thomas Webb Burwell Benton S-211; 1-2-1818; For $28, 3/13 of 1047 acres left by Griffith Lacy , "being my part, James Webb and David Webb's parts... descending to me from my mother her part being 1/8th"
William Ross Even Threatt S-214; 10-2-1818; John Poe, Julius Holley 100 acres ($200) formerly belonging to Joel Renfrow and laid off to Widow Sary Renfrow in the time of her widowhood; whereon Ross now lives; adjoin Jesse Hasty, Michael Costley, Wm Ross' entry
John Hinson Thomas H. Brooks S-215; 9-25-1818; Susannah T. Brooks, Merit Williams Deed of gift to grandson Thomas Hinson Brooks 11 years on Oct last. Negro boy named Peter age 16. Stays in possession of Hinson & wife Winifred Hinson during lifetimes. Mentions son-in-law James Streater; adjoin
Richard Williams James Liles S-219; 11-22-1813; James C. Liles, Henry Mitchell 130 acres conveyed from James Leggett to Jesse Pitman and then to Williams; adjoin Joseph Clark, John Liles, David Liles, Thomas Robinson
Elisha Griffin Moses & S. Carelock S-221; 3-19-1818; S? Taylor, Solomon Mullis, Wm Taylor 20 acres ($50) on S side of Richardsons Creek between Griffin and Carelock
Sanders Taylor Moses & Saml Carelock S-221; 3-16-1818; 100 acres on S side of Richardsons Creek, crossing Richardsons Creek with "my own line formerly called John Medcalf upper line"
State Griffin Ross S-230, G2291; 12-20-1814; 200 acres entered 28 Dec 1812; adjoin Shepherd, his own corner
State Lyson Lewallen S-230, G2525; 12-10-1818; 23 acres entered 10 Apr 1818; adjoin Ingoe D. Cash, Stokes, Douglas
State Readen Bennett S-231, G2393; 12-14-1816; 200 acres on W side of Camden Road; entered 1 Mar 1815; adjoin His own line, William Taylor, Williams
State Charles Griffin S-231, G2461; 12-13-1817; 100 acres on Negrohead ; entered 27 Dec 1815; adjoin His line
State Thomas Griffin S-232, G2367; 11-28-1816; 200 acres entered 15 Nov 1814; adjoin Stegall
State William Hamleton S-232, G2449; 12-13-1817; 200 acres on Negrohead Creek entered 7 Nov 1816; adjoin Thomas Griffin
State Thomas Ward S-232, G2269; ; 41 acres lying on both sides of Waxaw Branch; adjoin Marsh, Renfrow
State Dugald Ross S-233, G2450; 12-13-1817; 150 acres on Negrohead Creek entered 13 Jan 1817; adjoin Jacob Little, Charles Griffin
State Zachariah White S-233, G2519; 11-18-1817; 200 acres entered 18 Nov 1817; adjoin Solomon Marsh, his own, Hasty
State James Allen S-234, G2319; 9-14-1815; 150 acres entered 21 Dec 1814; adjoin his own, Thomas Preslar, Helms old corner
Jacob Little Pleasant Little S-274; 8-15-1818; Gourdvine Creek
Solomon Stegall Willis Griffin S-288; 12-8-1818; Thos Massigall, Riley Warrace 150 acres ($100) on N side Richardsosn Creek; adjoin Hinson
James Hough William Garris S-294; 9-23-1812; William Dunn?, John Ingram For $250, 2 tracts of land on Cedar Creek & Little Flat fork and White Branch; adjoin Elisha Kindred, William Slaughter, Malachi Gould
Ingoe D. Cash Michael Little S-359; 4-16-1816; Jones Creek
Solomon Marsh etal Hosea Little U-50; 2-19-1820; Thompson Creek
Willis Collins Jacob Little U-229; 11-8-1817;  
Isaac Little Jacob Little U-263; 1-30-1807;  
Jacob Little Pleasant Little V-184; 1-10-1826; Bridge Branch
William Shepherd etal Hosea Little V-241; 1-28-1823; Lanes Creek
Simeon Marsh Hosea Little V-268; 6-25-1824; Lanes Creek
Joseph Knox Hosea Little Y-85; 9-11-1815; Buffalo Branch
Joseph Knox Hosea Little Y-85; 12-13-1820; Adj Elias Preslar
State Hosea Lytle Y-505; 12-15-1832; Lanes Creek
State Pleasant M. Little Y-570; 1-27-1832; Adj Jacob Little
Lewis Meador Isaac Little Z-282; 12-30-1834; Thompsons Creek
Amos Griffen John Brewer 10-40; 12-18-1817; Jacob Little, Mary Little. Deed was proven in court in Oct. 1839 by Thos Griffen who certified that the signatures were of Jacob & Mary Little who were now deceased 150 acres which is part of 300 acres liying on the big Pinelog granted to Richard Austin 2 Feb. 1804.
James Ross Thomas G. Ross 10-48; 8-28-1833; Thomas A. Griffin, Wm Ross 100 acres granted to Thomas Griffen 7 June 1799 on Bridge Branch; adjoins Edward Brown & Thomas Griffen. Second tract containing 64 acres adjoining first tract; begins at James Ross' own corner; adj. Gilchrist.
Obadiah Curlee Dougald Ross 10-162; 16 Nov. 1839; James Austin Jr., Henry Mullis Gourdvine Creek; adjoin Jacob Little's corner in Lee's line; William Lee's corner; Dougald Ross's line
State Jacob Little Jr 10-230; Grant 3228; 1-13-1835; 100 acres adjoining his own and Jacob Little lands on the waters of the Gourdvine
Jacob Little Sr Jacob Little Jr. 10-243; 12-30-1834; Patrick Little, P.M. Little 100 acres granted to Jacob Little Sr. in 1797 on Gourdvine Creek. Second tract beginning with Lee's line and running east to the Gourdvine; 90 acres granted to Jacob Sr. in 1801.
Pleasant Little Elisha Little 11-77; 1-12-1831; Adj Clement Phillips
Jacob Little Patrick Little 11-116; 12-24-1836; Gourdvine Creek


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