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Note: According to their son Joseph Edgar's Old Bible, Charles and Agnes had six children, James, Joseph E., John, Matilda, Charles, and Andrew B.
Gracie Muncin, the owner of the Bible, a descendant of Joseph Edgar, stated that the children who didn't die in Virginia moved to North and South Carolina and that Charles II and Andrew B. "Bryant" moved to South Carolina and one family changed the name to Spradley. (Note: Actually, all of Andrew "Bryant" Spradley's descendants are Spradley and all of Charles II Spradley/Sprading's son Charles III's descendants are Spradley.)
She stated that James wife was Mary and their children were Charles, Frances, Nancy and John. Joseph married Susanna Sneed and their children were Joseph, Judith, Obediah and Jesse. Charles married Martha and their children were Agnes, Ann, Charles and another son was listed in a Will or Deed. Gracie stated that Andrew B. "Bryant" was the youngest and had children, James, Andrew, Dilly (Dillard) and Briant (Bryant). His wife was unnamed in the Bible. He also had a daughter. Other records confirm that Andrew "Bryant's" wife, was Jane Dillard. Gracie said, although hard to believe, there were no birthdates in the Bible. She said women always write in the dates, don't they? (Note: Andrew "Bryant' Spradley's daughter was Mary Jane "Jennie" Spradley. Also, John Spradley, b. Bet. 1776 - 1794, SC, d. 29 Oct 1826, Camden, Kershaw Co., SC, wife, Nancy, was probably this son, too. He died 29 Oct 1826 in Camden, Kershaw Co., SC.)
(Note: Other records supply the birth dates. Gracie supplied some of the death dates, below. Other records verify these dates. The unknown son of Charles may have been James Spradley, b. bet. 1756-1784, SC, wife, unknown, b. bet. 1756-1784 or Charles Spradling, b. Abt. 1755, Halifax Co., VA, wife, Minnie Moore. James was listed in the 1800 Kershaw Co., SC Census. Possible son, Charles, was listed in the 1785 Halifax Co., VA Census. Charles b. 1728 - 1735, VA, died 1783 in Camden Co., SC, so it could not have been him in 1785 Census. James "Jack" son, Charles, had moved to North Carolina. His son, James, was born 1779 in Wilkes Co., NC, so it could not have been him. )
Charles iI Spradley-Spradling and Andrew Bryant Spradley, sons of Charles and Agnes served in the Revolutionary War. John Spradling, James Jr. Spradling, sons of James "Jack" Spradling, Joseph Spradling, son of Joseph Edgar Spradling, and Oliver Spradling, son of Jonathan "John" Spradling, grandsons of Charles and Agnes, also served in the Revolutionary War. (See their individual notes for the details.) Charles II served under General Thomas Sumter, who was born in Hanover Co. VA, where all of Charles and Agnes Spradling's children were born.
Charles, Sr. died before 1754 in Lunenburg Co., VA which is near Halifax Co., VA. (Halifax County was formed from a section of Lunenburg County 27 Feb 1752. See Estate Notes below, Charles died before Jan 1754.) James died in Wilkes Co., NC in 1808 (7 Feb 1808 and left a Will). Jonathan "John" died in Pittsylvania Co., VA 28 Sep 1768 and named siblings Charles, Andrew and Matilda in his Will. (Pittsylvania County was formed from part of Halifax County in 1767.) Joseph Edgar died Sep 1767 in Halifax Co., VA ( Left a Will). Charles died 1783 in Craven, SC (Left a Will). Andrew B. "Bryant" died after 1800 (8 Oct 1817) in South Carolina. (His Obituary was in the Camden, SC, Gazette.) Regarding Matilda there was nothing but her name in the Bible. After the children who didn't die in Virginia moved to North and South Carolina, Agnes moved from Halifax Co., VA, where the family lived, back to Hanover Co., VA, where they originally lived. (She was listed as Agness Spradley in the 1782 Hanover Co., VA Continental Census.)
ESTATE NOTES: Jan 1754 Lunenburg Co, VA Attachment against the estate of Charles Spradling: Lunenburg Co, Court Order Books; Bk. 2-1/2 A, page 518: Nicholas Edmonds having obained an attachment against THE ESTATE OF Charles Spradlin for the sum of two pounds eight shillings and six pence ... Bk. 3 p43, May 1754 court: Edmonds vs. Spradlin sales returned (Note: Lunenburg Co., was divided on 27 Feb 1752 to make Halifax Co., VA.)
Jonathan "John" was born between 1720 - 1728, Hanover Co., VA, died 1768 in Pittsylvania Co., VA (formed from Halifax Co. on 6 Nov 1766) wife, Mary Womack, born about 1728, VA. According to her uncle William Womack's old disputed will their children and grandchildren lived in Franklin Co., GA and parts west of there in 1803. The only child named was Oliver Spradling. John married Mary Womack in about 1747 in Amelia Co., VA. Court records state that Mary died in South Carolina. (See more information on Jonathan "John" Spradling)
Gracie stated that the Bible was so old and brittle that it had to be wrapped in a blanket. She said that she intended to leave it to the Mormon Church. However, she died shortly thereafter at about age 93 and apparently never gave it to the Church. (Bible information from Marilou Werrell, a Chicago area genealogist)
DNA results confirm this Old Bible information. Four descendants of Andrew B. "Bryant" Spradley matched a descendant of Charles II Spradling/Spradley and a descendant of William Spradley/Spradling, b. 1796-1800, AL, MS Territory exactly on all DNA markers. William was probably the son of Joseph Edgar's oldest son, Joseph. Circumstantial evidence supports that fact. These six descendants also matched sixteen other probable descendants of Charles and Agnes Spradling one genetic distance from an exact DNA match on FamilyTreeDNA. (Brothers can match this close.) Most were proven descendants of Charles and Agnes.
Also, another Spradley researcher, Sarah, who spent a lot of time searching South Carolina records on the Alabama and Mississipi Spradleys supports much of this Bible information. Specifically, she stated that Bryant Spradley was Andrew Bryant Spradley born 1737, Revolutionary War Soldier. He had sons James born Jun or July 1766, SC, Andrew born 1767, SC, Dillard born 1774 (named after his mother's surname, she said) and Bryant, b. 1775, and two females without names listed. James sons were William, born 1790, James, born 1795, W. Charles, or Charles W., born 1803, Maning, born 1805, Anna Lou born 1806, (This information is from Marilou Werrell)
Note: James also had a son Bryant Spradley, b. abt. 1792, Kershaw Co., SC, d. 3 May 1870 in Lowndes Co., AL. One of his descendants matched one genetic distance from an exact DNA match with the four descendants of Andrew Bryant Spradley, above. (Brothers can match this close) James also had another daughter, Narcissa, b. abt. 1793, Kershaw Co., SC, d. aft. 1880 in probably Montgomery Co., AL.
Two descendants of the William Spradley, b. 1790, SC, above, matched three other descendants of James Spradley, b. 1766, SC, exactly on DNA Tests.
SOME OF THE RECORDS BELOW ARE REPEATED MORE THAN ONCE BECAUSE THEY CAME FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES.
"It was about 65 miles from where Charles Cawthon and the Spradlins lived in Hanover County. It seems like Charles Spradlin discovered this new expanding area (Amelia Co., VA) with inexpensive land first." [Cothern Clan by Jean (May) Mayo-Rodwick. The name was spelled Cawthon most of the time.]
Charles Spradling appears on lists in Amelia County from 1743 to 1752. Sons, James and John, also appear on these lists.
After this, Charles I moved to Lunenburg Co., VA and he died there before 1754. His family lived in Halifax Co., VA, near the Pittsylvania/Halifax Counties line. (Part of Lunenburg County later became part of Halifax Co., VA on 27 Feb 1752.) Son, Joseph Edgar, died in Halifax County in Sep 1767, and son, Jonathan "John" died in Pittsylvania Co., in 1768. (Pittsylvania County was formed from a section of Halifax County on 6 Nov 1766.) James, John's wife, and their families moved to North Carolina, and Charles II and Andrew "Bryant" moved to South Carolina.
"Examining the Lunenburg County, Virginia Deed Books, I see many familiar names that will reappear in places where the Cawthons move to; Spradling, John Payne; Richard, William and Abraham Womack; John Mount and Thomas Warren all appear." [Cothern Clan by Jean (May) Mayo-Rodwick.]
Charles Spradling, Sr. is on the list of pioneer settlers in the territory embraced within the bounds of Prince Edward County, Virginia, prior to the formation of that county. The Prince Edward county seat of Farmville was formed in 1754 from Amelia County. Charles lived with a Rottenberry family in Lunenburg County for about a year.(Note: A section of Lunenburg Co., VA became a part of Halifax Co., VA, in 1752.).
Below is from COTHERN (Cawthon) CLAN by Jean (May) Mayo-Rodwick, Page 8 and 9
So after much digging and looking, I was elated to fiind a fragment of the Hanover County history in Norine Campbells Gregorys book. This was not even listed in the Index, but when I had turned to page 168 looking for a reference that was further down the page, I spotted a fragment of the Partridge Store Accounts of Hanover County on July 8, 1736 referring to George Cox and on September 16 1737 in the same account it stated pd. Yr. note to Charles Spradling. I celebrated as this put Charles in Hanover in 1737 before he turns up in Amelia County in 1743. Bingo!
So now we have Charles Spradling in Hanover in the late 1730s. But did Charles Cawthon know Charles Spradling before he joined him in Amelia County in 1744? I believe he did. Read on
It was about 65 miles from where Charles Cawthon and the Spradlins lived in Hanover County. It seems like Charles Spradlin discovered this new expanding area (Amelia Co., VA) with inexpensive land first. Then Charles Cawthon joins him by 1744.
Amelia County was created in 1735. In Virginia, all males older than 16 years were tithable for defraying public, county and parish charges. A list of Tithables taken by William Clement Gent between Flatt Creek and Appomatix river for the year 1743 has Richard Womack 1, 2 Spradlins -Jas and Charles, and on page 252 is Paulin Anderson 4, Richard Anderson 2, and a Ellexsandor Womack 1.
In 1744, on page 222 the list of Tithables taken by William Clement Gent between Flatt Creek and Appomatix River up to Great Saylor has Paulin Anderson, Richd Anderson, Page 294 lists James Spradling page 301 a Robert Mann. Then on page 303 begins the Tithables between Deep and Flatt Creeks for Captain John Nash and on one line was Charles Spradling, Charles Cauthon 2, page 304 has William Wammack 1, Isham Wammack, later on a Richard Wammack, Jackf 2; new line Matthew Wammack 1
Charles Spradling appears on the lists from 1743 to 1752. James Spradling appears 1743-1748. John Spradling, who married Eliza's sister Mary, appears on the 1747 to 1753 lists. Other Womacks in the neighborhood were Charles' (Cawthon) father-in-law, Abraham Sr. who was on the 1746-1750 lists. But he received a Patent in Amelia in July of 1745. He was constable for the years of 1747 and 1749. His son Abraham Jr. was there from 1746-1753. Thomas was on the 1751 and 1753 list.
It was a year after Charles Cawthon arrived in Amelia County, before Abraham arrives with his good looking daughters. It looks like Charles and Eliza marry fairly soon after the Abraham Womacks arrive looking at the approximate ages that their children are born. John Spradlin and Mary Womack must have married after he arrived around 1747.
Examining the Lunenburg County, Virginia Deed Books, I see many familiar names that will reappear in places where the Cawthons move to; Spradling; John Payne; Richard, William and Abraham Womack; John Mount and Thomas Warren all appear.
On October 21, 1756, the court in Halifax County, Virginia ordered that William Eckols Jr., Charles Cawthron, and Daniel Williams, do view the best way for a road from Little Polecat Creek to the Courthouse. A month later on November 18, 1756 Daniel Williams is appointed surveyor of the road from Little Polecat Creek to this Courthouse. Ordered that Charles Cathron, Isham Womack, Moses Spradling, George Green, John Justice, Thomas Justice, Little berry Strange, John Scourlock, John Howell, and John Grizle be his gang and that they clear and keep the same in repair.
Others in Halifax at this time appear to be Mary Spradlin(g) and her husband John who are Eliza's sister and brother-in-in law. John Warren and Hackley Warren Jr. are there and may be related to Thomas Warren who marries Charles daughter Hannah. [All the above is from the Cothern Clan, by Jean (May) Mayo-Rodwick. The name was usually listed as Cawthon.]
Accounts from the Store of Thomas Partridge and Co., Hanover Co., VA, 1734-1756,
Mr.Joseph Hicks. Feb 2, 1736; (brought from p. 9); May 27, 1737 (pd ye inspectors for nails, pd. Sarah Carr, pd. Lucy Hicks, pd. Rowland Blackburn, 1 boys hatt); June 15 (pd. yr. Levie 81 lbs. tobo., pd. Charles Spradlin, 2 reap sicklesat 1/6); (pd. your Sister), 22 Credits; May 27, 1737 (2 Hhd. tobo. at Merriweathers); June 15 (by Thomas Massie, carried to p 211) Ledger p 75
Mr. George Cox. July 8, 1736 (brought from A; Aug 19, Sep 21, July 26, 1737; Sep 8, 16 (1 spring knife 0.1.0, pd. yr. note to Charles Spradling); Oct 13, Feb 24; Apr 2, 1738 (pd. Saml. Bumpass) Feb 5 (pd. Sarni Bumpass). Credits:June 5, 1738 (by Sarni Bumpass, carried to D p1)Ledger p87
Mr. Thos. Merfie. July 22, 1736; Nov 25 (pd. Thos. Baker); Jan 15 (pd. Mr. Prier, pd. your Levie 41 lb. tobo., balance of yr old acct., pd. Jos. Hicks, 1 boys hatt, 22; July 5 (pd. Rd. Henderson),27 (pd. Doer. McDaniel); Aug 18 (pd. Agn. Spradlin); Sep 8; Dec 14, 23; Jan 4; Feb ? (1/2 m. Pins dd Charles Spradlin), 23 (pd William Basdall), Credits: June 15, 1737 (1 crop Hhd. tobo., carried to p260)Richard Slatten and James Bagby, Accounts from the Store of Thomas Partridge and Co., Hanover Co., VA, 1734-1756, Magazine of VA Genealogy, Vol.23 p 2:29, 3:26, 3:27
Sep 16, 1737, Partridge Store Accounts of Hanover Co., VA, George Cox paid year note to Charles Spradling.Thomas Partridge and Co. Accounts 1734-1756, Magazine of VA Genealogy, Vol. 23, May 1985 #2, p 29, #3 p26; #3 p 27; Vol 23, Aug 1985 #3 p 26-p27, transcribed by Richard Slatten and James Bugby. Agnes Spradlin also listed. Had credit at store mid 1736 to late 1737. Ledger p 74 (Above from Marilou)
1743 Amelia Co., VA, Charles Spradling listed on Tithables taken by William Clement Gent between Flatt Creek and Appomatix river. Son, James, was also listed.
1744 Amelia Co., VA, Charles Spradling listed on Tithables taken by Captain John Nash between Deep and Flatt Creeks. James Spradling was also listed between Flatt Creek and Appomatix river.
Census Notes: 1744 Amelia Co, VA Tax List; Charles Spradling from Namozine Creek to Cellar Creek, Geo. Walker's List, upper part of co.
1744 Amelia Co, VA Tithables; Charles Spradling for himself and Charles Cauthen- 2. (From Robert Sikes)
15 Feb 1744 Amelia Co, VA Petition: Edward Booker, Gent. vs. Charles Spradley, to plaintiff for 3/19/1 and costs. Amelia Co, VA Deeds 1742-1747 by Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey, p 181; Deed Book 2,Court Order Bk, p 3028
Charles Spradling, July 10, 1745, Amelia County: acquired 400 acres in the fork of Taylor Creek, Patents Number 23, 1743 - 1745 Ameila County Patents Record, p. 880.
Deeds 1742-1747 Amelia Co, VA; compiled by Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey through Deed Bk. 2. publ. 1982; Amelia Co, VA Court Order Bk, p215
Deeds Notes: 1745 Amelia Co, VA Tax List; Charles Spradlin above Saylor's Creek, Jno. Nash's list, upper part of co.
1745 Amelia Co, VA Tax List; James Spradlin above Saylor's Creek, Jno. Nash's list, upper part of co.
1745 Amelia Co, VA Tithables; Charles Spradling, Charles Cauthen & Wm. Payne -3 James Spradlin - 1 (from Robert Sikes)
16 Feb 17-- (1745?); Court Order Book Amelia Co, VA; Spradling vs. Lewelling, jd. Moses Spalding and Liddordale agt. Daniel Lewellin and George Burks for 45 shillings and one penny and one hundred and thirty two pounds and three quarters of tobacco and by note dated 16 Feb 17--
21 Feb 1745 Amelia Co, VA Court Order Bk p 356A; Case Hezekiah Ford vs. Charles Spradlin; defendant failed to appear so attachment ordered. Hez. Ford,gent., sues Chas. Spradlin for tresspass (money matter) 7 lbs. sterling 1 farthing (Charles Spredling purchased goods from Ford and Ford delivered same. Then apparently Spradling hadn't the money so Ford took the matter to court. Sued for 10lbs.)
21 Mar 1745/6 Amelia Co,VA Court Order Bk. p 33; Booker vs. Spradling. Executed and agreed. Samuel Tarry, Sheriff.
10 July 1745 Amelia Co, VA deeds p 882; Charles Spradling, grantee, patented 400 acres for 40 shillings, on fork of Salyor (Saylor) Creek adjoining land of Elam, Town, Osborne and Richee. Magazine of VA Gen. Vol. 27, #2 May 1989, VA Land Patent Book 23, 1743-1745, (Vol. 1 & 2 p567-1147) p 880 reel 21, by Mary Ruth Northrup p 154
1745 Amelia Co, VA Deed Bk 2 p 480, Charles Spradlin of Amelia Co, for 15 pounds, Grantee Thos. Osborn Jr.; witn: John Childers, Thomas Osborn, Mathew Harris. Amelia Co, VA General Index, Grantors. Proven 20 Mar 1746, Bk. 2 p 182. Amelia Co, VA Deeds 1735-1746, by Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey
12 Jan 1746 Amelia Co. Court Order Book; Abraham Vaughan 525a, on lower side of Saylor's cr., at Hill's c., along Richeesline to Spredling's c., Elam'sc., along Crawford's line, his own c., Wilcock's line.
May 1746 Amelia Co, VA Order Book 2 p3, May Court; In this of Trespass upon this Ezekial Ford Gent. plt and Charles Spradling Deft. It being agreed this___________________ is Dif 1st.
18 Sep 1746 Amelia Co,VA; Deed from Richard Randolph of Henrico Co, VA to John Watson Jr. of the county of Goochland, 5 shillings, conveying land in Amelia (Now Prince Edward) surveyed for John Mullins and granted to said Randolph by patent dated March 10, 1745, containing 496 acres, 451 acres of said patent lying on the upper side of Little Buffaloe and on south side of said Mullins Spring Branch. Possession obtained for John Watson 18 Sep 1746 in presence of W. Womack, Obediah Woodson and Charles S. Spradling. Deed acknowledged by Richard Randolph 16 Feb 1746, proven by oaths of above witnesses. Ordered Recorded. (416). Amelia Co, VA Deeds 1742-1747 by Gibson Jefferson McConnaughy, Deed Bk. 2, p60 and also from Bulletin Virginia State Library, Notes on Southside Virginia, p. 113. Amelia D. B. 2, p. 179,
7 Oct 1746 Amelia Co, VA; Charles Spradling to Thomas Osborn Jr. in consideration of 15 lbs. for 400 acres in fork of Saylor Creek, bounded in part by Thomas Osborn Jr. corner and line, Town's line, Osborne's corner and line, Rich's line and the low grounds. Witn. John Childers, Thomas Osborn, Matthew Harris. Possession obtained by Thos. Osborn Jr. 7 Oct 1746 in presence of John Childers, Thomas Osborn and Matthew Harris Deed acknowledged by Charles Spradlin 20 Mar 1746, proven by oaths of John Childress and Matthew Harris. Ordered Recorded. Amelia Co, VA Deeds1742-1747 by Gibson Jefferson McConnaughy, Deed Bk. 2, p68 (p480)
Jan 1746/47 Amelia Co. Order Bk. 2 p 29; A deed with this livory of Seisin Endorsed from Rich'd Randolph to John Watson was proved by this Oaths of William Womack, Obadiah Woodson and Charles Spradling Witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.. (William Womack was Mary (Womack) Spradling's uncle. Mary was the wife of Jonathan "John" Spradling.) [Note: Livery (Delivery) of Seizen under English property law describes the interest in land of one who held a "freehold estate". "Ownership" was not used, since the King was considered, technically, the owner of all lands.]
March 1746/7 Amelia Co,VA Court Order Book No. 2 p36: A deed from Charles Spradling to Thomas Osborne Jun. Is proved by the oaths of John Childress and Matthew Harris 2 of the Witnesses thereto.
Nov 1747 Amelia Co.Court Order Bk. 2 p 61, Will Womack, road from great Sailors Creek into road a little below Crawfords house with Thomas Certain, Abraham Vaughn, John Gentry. Jonathan Howell, Will Brooks, Charles Spradling and their titheabies and those at ruffins quarters to do the work. William R. M. Houston, M.D. and Jean M. Mihalyka, Colonial Residents of VA's Eastern Shore, p97
The following entries are from Amelia Co, VA Deeds 1747-1753 by Gibson J. McConnaughey;
Deed Bks. 3 and 4 p 19, p 221 June 1748 Amelia Co, VA Bk 3 p 82. Charles Spradling of Amelia Co. grantor, 50 pounds, Grantee Thos. Osbourn Jr., "400 acres of land lying and being in the fork of Saylors Creek in Amelia Co. and is same whereon Charles Spradling now liveth". Land granted to Charles Spradling by patent 10 July 1745.
Land bounded as described in patent" Witn: Jno, Wash. J. Scott, John Roberts. 17 June 1748 Amelia Co. Court Order Bk. 2 p 93; An indenture of___________ between Charles Spradling of one part and Thomas Osborne Jr. of other part and the Memorandum of Livery and Seizen thereon Endorsed were proved to be the act of said Charles by oath of John Nash and John Roberts, two of witnesses thereto.
Bk. 3 p 83 Amelia Co.Deed, Possession obtained by Thos. Osborn 1 June 1748. Deed ordered recorded 17 June 1748, proven by oaths of John Nash and John Roberts.
Bk.4 p 107 Amelia Co, Deed, Abraham Womack to John Stanton of Hanover Co, VA, 15 Aug 1748 in consideration of 40 lbs. for 203 acres US of Gr. Saylor Creek, being same land whereon John Pain now lives, being part of larger tract patented to Abraham Womack 10 July 1745. Witn: John Ellis, Robert Vaughn, Charles Spradling, Possession obtained by John Stanton 15 Aug 1748. Ordered recorded 19 Aug 1748 after Jane Womack, Abraham's wife, relinquished right of dower. (Note: Abraham and Jane, here, were Mary (Womack) Spradling's parents. Mary was Jonathan "John" Spradling's wife.)
19 Aug 1748 Amelia Co. Court Order Bk. 2 p 99; An Indenture for Bargain and Sale Between: Charles Spradling of one part and Thomas Osborn Jr. of other part and the Memorandum of Livery and Seizen thereon Endorsed were acknowledgedby the thereto subscribed Charles and by Court order to be recorded.
21 Nov 1749 John Crawford of SC to Benjamin Hawkins in consideration of 25 pounds for 170 acres on branches of Little Salyers Creek, adjacent John Ham's Corner. Witn_ John Oliver, John Roberts, John Chumbley and Charles Spradling. (308)
21 Nov 1749 Possession obtained by Benjamin Hawkins in presence of John Oliver, John Roberts, John Chumbley and Charles Spradling in consideration of 25 pounds pd. Deed proven by oaths of above witnesses. Ordered recorded 19 Jan 1750. (309)
21 Nov 1749 John Crawford of SC to Benjamin Hawkins in consideration of 50 pounds for 151 acres on branches of Hat Creek: adjoining Richard Deering corner. Witn, John Oliver, John Robert, John Chumbley and Charles Spradling. (310)
21 Nov 1749 John Crawford of SC to Benjamin Hawkins in consideration of 45 pounds for 400 acres on branches of Flatt Creek. Witn. John Oliver, John Roberts, John Chumbley and Charles Spradling. (312)
21 Nov 1749 Possession obtained by Benjamin Hawkins in presence of John Oliver, John Roberts, John Chumbley and Charles Spradling in consideration of 45 lbs. pd. Deed proven by oaths of 3 of above 4 witn_ Ordered recorded 19 Jan 1750. (313)
1750 Amelia Co, VA tax list -- Chas. Spradling, above Saylor's Creek, Nottoway Parish, Jno. Nash's list
1750 Amelia Co, VA tax list -- John Spradling, below Deep Creek in lower end Nottoway Parish, Charles Irby's list.
18 June 1751 James Richey/Richie of King Wm. Co, VA to William Craddock in consideration of 60 lbs. for 400 acres in fork of Sailors Creek, adjacent Norris' corner and line, low grounds of a branch and Certain's and Hill's lines,being land patented to James Ritchie 20 Mar 1745. Witn. Charles Spradling, Abraham Womack.(94) (Note: Abraham Womack was Mary (Womack) Spradling's father. Mary was Jonathan "John" Spradling's wife.)
18 June 1751 Possession obtained by Wm. Craddock in presence of Charles Spradlin and Abraham Womack in consideration of 60 lbs. pd. Ordered recorded.(96)
Sep 1751 Amelia Co. Court Order Bk. 2 p 380 Charles Spradling. Plt. In attachment for 9 lbs. 13 shillings John Spradling, Deft.The sheriff having returned that he could find no effects of said John Spradling within his Bailiwick at Deft motion his prosecutionis dismissed. THIS IS THE LAST SPRADLING ENTRY IN THE AMELIA CO.COURT ORDER BK. 2
(per Paul Owen) -- Charles does not appear on the 1751 Amelia Co. tax list drawn up by Jno. Nash for the upper county. Does this fact and the 1751 court record mean that Charles has left the area or died? Maybe there is a Charles Jr. who witnessed the James Richey/William Craddock deed transfer. (Note: See Charles Estate notes above. Charles had moved to Lunenburg Co., VA and died there before Jan 1754. Yes, there was a Charles Jr., Charles II Spradling.)
(per Paul Owens) - Charles Spradling is mentioned in the Index for the Lunenburg Co, VA Order Books 2.5-8 which cover 1752-1762
Halifax Co. formed from Lunenburg Co. in 1752 Bedford Co. formed from Lunenburg Co. in 1754 Pittsylvania Co. formed from Lunenburg in 1767
Census Notes: PrinceEdward Co, VA formed in 1752 from Amelia Co, VA.
A list of pioneer settlers in the territory embraced within the bounds of Prince Edward Co, VA, prior to the formation of that co. from Amelia in 1753; the amount of land owned by each settler and where located:
Charles Spaulding purchased 10 July 1745, 400 acres on Sailor's Creek. Early Settlers in Prince Edward Co, VA. (Info received from Robert Sikes).
1754 John Gentry and Charles Spradling defendants in Lunenburg County Court for a debt owed William Craddock. Case dismissed, reason not stated (May have been Charles II or may have been dismissed due to Charles' death.)
1754 Prince Edward Co: Co. Seat of Farmville formed in 1754 from Amelia Co. Charles Spradling's former plantation included in new co. (Info received from Paul Owen).
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