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Note: 1785 Aug 21, - James Watson of Orange Co, NC sells 140 acres on Watson Creek to Abner Bailiff signed by Rebecca Bailiff, his mother. This indicates that Abner was under age at this time. Witnessed by Thomas Mulhollun, priest, and Phillip Austin of Orange Co, NC. Deed Book 2 pg 168
Apr 20, 1802 - Orange Co, NC - Abner Bailiff to Joseph Thompson 40 acres on Seven Mile Creek. Witnessed by Hugh Mulhollan, Jr. and D. Bradford. Deed Book 11 pg 288
1813 - Abner of Orange county, NC is a witness to the will of James Watson who is married to Margaret.
1817 - Deed John Bailiff sells 60 acres called the BAILIFF SETTLEMENT on Jacob Johnston's line in Orange county, NC for 50 pounds to his brother Abner Jan 27, 1817. Witness Andrew Watson Deed Book 16 pg 146
1819 - Dec 22, State of NC grants land to Abner Grant Book 18 pg 22
1821 Mar 6, Abner sells to Abel Thompson Deed Book 19 pg 72
1821 May 23, Abner sell to Catlet Campbell, Tr. Deed Book 19 pg 39
1820, 1830, 1840 Orange Co, NC Federal Census - Abner Bailiff. -----------------------------------------------------------------------
WILL BOOK D pg 381
JAMES WATSON 1813
In the name of God Amen. I JAMES WATSON son of the county of Orange and State of North Carolina, being weak in body, but of sound memory and Judgment thanks be unto God. Therefore, do this fourteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirteen make and appoint this my last will and Testament in manner following. My will is after all my Just debts are paid that all my Estate consisting of Seven Negroes to wit CHARITY, HANNAH, GRANT, CELCIA, YACKNEY, LORRIE AND NELLY and their increase I give and bequeath to my beloved Wife MARGARET WATSON during her natural life. Also all my Horses, Hogs, Cattle, Household and Kitchen furniture, all residue of my Estate to her during natural life______. Item I give and bequeath to my sister in law ELLENOR WITTEE fifty dollars after the death of my wife Margaret. Item I give and bequeath after the death of my beloved wife Margaret all my above mentioned Estate to my eight dearly beloved children to wit HELEN RILEY, JAMES WATSON, REBECCA WATSON, ELIZABETH COMB, ANDREW WATSON, NANCY WATSON, JOHN WATSON, ROBERT WATSON to be equally divided amongst them my aforesaid children to them and their heirs forever. Item My will is that the share which I have above named to my daughter Helen Riley after her death be equally divided between her three children to wit, WASHINGTON RILEY, ELIZABETH RILEY, RACHEL RILEY to them and their heirs forever. Lastly, I make and ordain my trusty and well beloved friend my wife Margaret and my son in Law John Combs Executors of this my last will and Testament, hereby revoking all former Wills by me made. In Witness whereof I the said James Watson have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written Signed, Sealed and delivered his [X]
In the presence of JAMES WATSON, ABNER BAILIFF, JOHN KOCKERY Orange County August Term 1813
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