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  1. Faribe Williams: Birth: ABT 1731 in Bertie County, North Carolina. Death: in Bertie County, North Carolina

  2. EZEKIEL WILLIAMS: Birth: ABT 1733 in Bertie County, North Carolina. Death: BEF 8 APR 1801 in Barnwell County, South Carolina

  3. Jerusha Williams: Birth: ABT 1735 in Bertie County, North Carolina. Death: ABT 1795 in Bertie County, North Carolina

  4. Barbara Williams: Birth: 24 MAR 1736 in Bertie County, North Carolina. Death: 3 APR 1796 in Craven County, North Carolina


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a. Note:   1. Will of John William III North Carolina January 26,1721, May 18, 1722. names Brothers: THEOPHILUS, JAMES, ISAAC, and ARTER WILLIAMS [lands at Runaroy]. Cousins: JOHN WILLIAMS son of Theophilus and ANTHONY HERRING. No executor named. Witnesses: JOHN and ANN WILLIAMS, MARY EMONDS. Proven before Thos. Pollock, Senr. The names are basically the same as the names in the will of John Williams II Will proved October Court 1757 with the addition of brother James Williams therefore John Williams II had a son James. May 1726 Note that John Williams II signs his signature he does not use a mark on any of the documents. 2. 1726: B118 James WILLIAMS to Robert HOG 380ac on Roquis and FLAGG Branch. Adj Henry OVERSTREET. Witness: is brother Theoph WILLIAMS. 3. Will of James Williams Bertie Precinet. August 21, 1736. February Court, 1737. Son: EZEKIEL, Daughters: FERIBE and JERUSHA WILLIAMS [two negros] the same children named in the will of John Williams 175, except my Wife should be with child, the child Barbara mention in the will of John Williams 1757, Wife and Executrix: ELIZABETH. Executor: THEOPHILUS and ISAAC WILLIAMS brothers. Witnesses: ROBERT HINES, WILLIAM STANDLEY, GEORGE PRICE. Clerk of Court: JNO. WYNNS. These are the grandchildren named in the 1757 will of John Williams II also brothers Theophilus and Isaac Williams are named in the 1757 will of John Williams II. James Williams is not named in the will of his father as he is deceased however his children Ezekiel, Feribe, Jerusha and Barbara are named. **************************************************** EARLY LIVESTOCK OWERS IN THE BERTIE. EDGECOMBE, FRANKLIN, GRANVILLE, HALIFAX, HERTFORD, MARTIN, NASH, NORTHAMPTON, WARREN, AND WASHINGTON COS., N. C., AREA, 1722-1741 In a 20-year period (1722-41 ), over 500 live stock marks were recorded in Bertie County Court. At that time, livestock roamed freely through the woods and fields, and some sort of identification was necessary in order to know who owned what, and which. (To protect gardens and crops, some sort of a brush, or wooden or rail fence was necessary.) No two marks were identical. (The branding of cattle in the western states a century later was something similar.) Here are some sample live stock marks as taken from these Bertie records: "Coll. William Maule came into Court and Records his Mark Vizt. a Close Crop in the left [ear ED.] and Two nicks under the right. Granted." "Isaak Hill Esqr. came into Court and Records his Mark Vizt." a square in the upper side of the Right ear and [an?] Under Square in the left." Parts of the 40-page listing of "Bertie Co. N. C. - Live, Stock Marks,, 1724-174" (Archives, File No. 10.902.1) are torn and missing, but most of the names have been preserved. Below, the names only will be listed, along with the years: P. 12 [no date] James Williams P. 38 James Williams son of John Bounty Land: Craven County, James Williams 400 acres , Little Stevens Creek, Page 172 1721: BROTHERS: Abstracts of Wills, 1690-1760 WILLIAMS, JOHN. January 26,1721, Mat 18, 1722. Brothers: THEOPHILUS, JAMES, ISAAC, and ARTER WILLIAMS [lands at Runaroy]. Cousins: JOHN WILLIAMS and ANTHONY HERRING. No executor named. Witnesses: JOHN and ANN WILLIAMS, MARY MONDS. Proven before Thos. Pollock, Senr. From Hofmann in Chowan Records: 1721: #1823 James WILLIAMS 1721 p71 410ac SS Cassiah Riv adj Sam HERON, FLAG Branch, WS Little Rocquist Swp. 721: PATENTS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CASHIE SWAMP updated Nov 13, 2002 OWEN ODANIEL Patent dated Mar 30, 1721 480 ac on ye SOUTH SIDE OF CASSIA, joining ye N.E. side of little Raquis swamp and JAMES WILLIAMS 1723: BOOK NO. PAGE DATE NAME PLACE JOINING 3 2027 124 3/26/1723 Samuel Herring 120a North side of Roquiss Pocoson joining James Williams and Broad Branch that falls into Roquiss. 1724: LAND SALE: A 333 JAMES WILLIAMS TO JOSEPH MOORE May 11 1724. 20 sh. for 35 A. on Little Roquess Swamp adj. SAMUEL HERRING. Wit: JOHN HART, NEEDHAM BRYAN. Nov. Court 1724.[COLONIAL BERTIE COUNTY, N.C. DEED BOOKS 1720-1757] Roquist Swamp (From Hwy 308 Woodville to Windsor on North and Indian Woods Road on south. Roquist Creek just south of Hwy 308 and parallel to it. 1726 B pg 118 James WILLIAMS to Robert HOG 380ac on Roquis and FLAGG Branch. Adj Henry OVERSTREET wit: Theoph WILLIAMS, Richard WASHINGTON P. 274- Wm. Bush of Craven, carpenter to Isaac Hill, planter. Wit: James Williams & Lewis Williams. [Bertie Co., NC Deeds Book F 1739-43 Pt. 1.] 1726 B pg. 245 7 Mar Wm GRAY to Robt HODGES 80 Pounds for 1180ac NES of Little Roquis Swp adj James WILLIAMS, Richard MILTON. wit: John GRAY, Josp MOORE ******************************************************* Children of JAMES WILLIAMS and ELIZABETH BRYAN are: i. FARIBE4 WILLIAMS. ii. JERUSUA WILLIAMS. iii. EZEKIEL WILLIAMS. iv. BARBARA WILLIAMS, m. CONSTANTINE WHITFIELD. Notes for BARBARA WILLIAMS: Not mentioned in her father's will but mentioned in the will of her grandfather, John Williams. ************************************* ROQUIST SWAMP Roquist Swamp (From Hwy 308 Woodville to Windsor on North and Indian Woods Road on south. Roquist Creek just south of Hwy 308 and parallel to it. ************************************************************ 1726: B118 James WILLIAMS to Robert HOG 380ac on Roquis and FLAGG Branch. Adj Henry OVERSTREET. wit: Theoph WILLIAMS, Richard WASHINGTON North Carolina To all people to whom these presents shall come I James Williams in Bertie precinct in the County of Albermarle planter send Greeting Know ye that I ye said James Williams for and in consideration of the sum of Ten pounds to me in hand paid at and before ye ensealing and delivery of these presents by Rob�t Hog of the same precinct and County aforesaid the Receipt whereof do fully freely clearly and absolutely Give Grant Bargain Sell Alien Enfeoff Release Convey and Confirm unto the said Rob�t Hog his heirs and assigns forever all that my Plantation or Tract of Land Situate lying in Bertie precinct and County aforesaid Containing by Estimation three Hundred and Eighty Acres be the same more or less Beginning at the mouth of a small Branch on Roquis so turning up the branch to Hen. Overstreet line, thence along ye said Hen. line to the Corner a Red oak, then No. 75 Wt. 212 pole to the center of three Hiccories on ye Flagg branch the So. 7 Wt 200 pole to a Sweet gum red & white oak then So. 75 Et. 96 pole to a Gum on Roquis thence along Roquis to ye first Station Together with all Houses out Houses Orchards Gardens Woods underwoods and all other premises with ye appurtenances to ye said plantation or tract of land belonging or in any wise appertaining, To Have and to Hold ye said Plantation or Tract of Land containing three Hundred and Eighty Acres more or less with all privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging unto ye said Robt. Hog his heirs and assigns forever to this and their only sole benefit and behoof forever and I the said James Williams at ye time of the Ensealing and Delivery of these presents Lawfully possessed of the said plantation or Tract of Land with its appurtenances in fee Simple and have in my self good Right full Power and Lawful Authority to Sell and dispose thereof in manner as aforesaid the same being freely and clearly Acquitted Exonerated and Discharged of and from all manner of former and other Gifts Grants bargains sales Leases Releases quit claims and all other Encumbrances forever and further the said James Williams doe for himself his heirs Executors and Administrators covenant promise grant and agree to warrant and forever defend the said plantation or tract of land with the appurtenances thereunto belonging unto the said Robt. Hog his heirs and assigns forever against ye lawful claim and demand of all and every other person or persons whatsoever, In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this day of Anno Dom 1726 Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of us James Williams Seal Theopolus Williams Richard Washington Bertie precinct May Court 1726 The above Deed of Sale from James Williams to Robt. Hog was in open Court acknowledged in due form of Law which on motion is and to be Registered. Test Hard copy on file Transcribed by Jean Mayo Hirsch from documents located at the North Carolina State Archives in Raleigh, NC. ********************************************************* 1727: Bk. B p. 304--JOHN GRAY TO THEOPHILUS WILLIAMS Aug 8, 1727. 80 pds. 7 sh. for 640 A. on WS Falling Run. Adj. WILLIAM GRAY, JOHN WILLIAMS. Wit: JAMES CASTELAW,. August Court 1727. *. P 304 Bertie County Deeds Book B North Carolina To all people to whom these presents shall come Greeting Know ye that I John Gray of Bertie precinct in the Government aforesaid for and in Consideration of the Sum of Eight pds Seven shillings money of this Government by Bonds Secured to be paid at a time prefixed by Theophilus Williams of the same precinct and Government planter the Receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge and myself therewith fully satisfied and contented have given granted bargained and sold and by these presents do freely and absolutely give grant bargain sell alien convey and confirm unto the said Theophilus Williams his heirs and assigns forever one Messuage or Tract of Land lying in the precinct aforesaid containing by estimation Six hundred and forty Acres butted and bounded thus viz Beginning at a hickory on the west side of falling run by the going over William Grays comer turning thence with his line So:80:wt: 328 pole to the center of a hiccory and two white oaks John Williams comer thence along the said Williams line So:40.w.320 pole to the center of three red oaks his other comer then So:25:Et:210 pole to a __ gum on falling run below the path then up the several courses of the run to ye 1st station. To Have and to Hold the said granted and bargained premises with all the appurtenances privileges and commodities to the same belonging or an any wise appertaining to him the said Theophilus Williams his heirs and assigns forever to his and their only proper use forever and I the said John Gray for me my heirs I do covenant promise and grant to and with the said Theo Williams his heirs and assigns that before the ensealing hereof I am the true sole and lawful owner of the above bargained premises and am Lawfully possessed of the same in mine own proper right as a perfect Estate of Inheritance in fee simple and have in my self good rightful Power and lawful authority to , Grant bargain sell convey and confirm the said bargained premises in manner as above said and the said Theophilus Williams his heirs and assigns shall and may from time to time and at all times forever hereafter by force and Virtue of these presents Lawfully and peacefully and quietly have hold use occupy possess and enjoy the said devised and bargained premises with the appurtenances free and clear clearly and freely acquitted exonerated and discharged for all manner of former gifts grants bargains sales leases mortgages wills entails Joyntures executions encumbrances and extents further to the said John Gray for myself my heirs Exe and Adm do covenant and engage the above devised premises to the said Theophilus Williams his heirs and assigns against the lawful claims and demands of any person whatsoever forever hereafter to warrant secure and defend. In Witness whereof! have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 8th day of August 1727 John Gray with seal affixed Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of us James Castellaw James Williams The within deed of sale from John Gray to Th Williams was acknowledged in open Court in due form of Law which on motion is ordered to be Register Test Hard Copy on File Transcribed by Jean Mayo Hirsch from documents located at the North Carolina State Archives in Raleigh, NC. ******************************************************* WILL: Abstracts of Wills 1690-1760 WILLIAMS, JAMES. Bertie Precinet. August 21, 1736. February Court, 1737. Son: EZEKIEL,. Daughters: FERIBE and JERUSHA WILLIAMS [two negros] all my children, Wife and Executrix: ELIZABETH. Executor: THEOPHILUS and ISAAC WILLIAMS [brothers]. Witnesses: ROBERT HINES, WILLIAM STANDLEY, GEORGE PRICE. Clerk of Court: JNO. WYNNS. Secretary of State Wills, 1663-1789, S.108.203, frames #0672-0676 Bertie Precinct August 21, 1736 J James Williams of Bertie Precinct in ye County of Albermarl in North Carolina planter being sick and weak in body but of perfect and sound judgment do make and ordain this my last will and testament principally and first of all I give and bequeath my soul into the hands of Almighty God and my body be decently buried at the discretion of my Executrix and as to what world Estate it hath pleased Almighty God to bless me with I give devise and bequeath in manner and form following: 1. I give to my well beloved Wife Elizabeth the whole benefit of my plantation & until my son Ezekiel arrives to the age of fifteen years to have his share of the half of my orchard and at twenty one to have ye half of ye cleared grounds with timber concurrent for his use. I give to my wife money out of my estate to buy her ____choyce of my feather bed and furniture and my chest of drawers during her life and these to my Daughter Faribe I also give to my wife the use of my two negro men until my children are brought up and then ye use of mingo during her life. 2. I give to my well beloved Daughter Faribe Williams my Negro girl Bess and her increase to her and her heirs. 3. I give to my well beloved daughter Jerusa Williams money out of my Estate to buy her one Negro girl about her age. 4. I give to my well beloved Son Ezekiel Williams my plantation with all my lands and ye lands joyning thereto except my Wife should be with child with a son then ye tract of land I live on and ye ___to be ___between them to them and their Heirs but if she is with child with a Daughter I give her an equal share with her sisters. I also give to my Son Ezekiel my writing desk and my Negro man Tin Horn and as much money as will buy him a Negro girl six years older then him selfe and my Land at guys hall to ye Child to my wife goes with if ye be a son and if not to my son Ezekiel my wife having the use of it until he becomes to age. I also desire that ___be at liberty at 18 years of age. 5. I give my wife ye halfe of my estate after debts and ___is paid if ye child she goes with is a girl but if a son ye third and if ye rest of my estate to be equally divided among all my Children except ye Lightwood it belongs to the land I sold to have more that I give to my wife. 6. I also make and ordain my well beloved wife my Executrix and my brother Theophilus Williams and my brother Isaac Williams my Executors and confirming this to be my Last will and Testament. James Williams Bertie Precinct } Febry 6th 1737 Therefore written Will of James Williams was proved in open Court by the oath of William Standley ___and Elizabeth Williams one of the Executors who took the Oath by Law required of an Exec. W. Wynns BertieCounty } Febry Court 1739 These may certify that Theophilus Williams one of the Executors of James William�s Will now appeared and being duly admitted Qualified himself for the said trust of an Exe. Pursuant to law. W. Wynns Transcribed by Jean Mayo Hirsch from documents located at the North Carolina State Archives in Raleigh, NC. Hard copy on file


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