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Note: Cader Felton moved from Chowan Co., NC to adjoining Perquimans Co u n t y and was the County Coroner between 1814-1824. His Will was wri tt e n A ug. 6, 1836 and proven during the August Term of Court in Per qui ma ns C o. in 1837.
The following from e-mail Steve Felton 3/17/04 (sfelton @cinci.rr.com)
Cader Felton (Richard2, Richard1 Felton) was born between 1770 an d 1 7 7 5. He married Priscilla Rountree. She was a sister of Lea h Felt o n , Shadrack's3 wife. Their marriage bond in Chowan County i s date d M ar ch 29, 1793.
Cader was willed 100 acres of his late father's estate in Chowan Co u n t y in 1777 which he apparently received on the death of his moth e r i n 1 792. He is listed in the 1800 Chowan tax list as owning 1 4 7 acre s an d five slaves. He purchased land in Chowan County fro m B enjami n Hurd le in 1797 and Edmund Perry in 1801. He is liste d in t he 180 0 Chowa n census. He received 30 pounds from Samuel Pe rry o n Januar y 7, 1800 .
He was appointed by the Chowan County Court in 1802 as a Slave Patr o l l er in Captain Cullens District for twelve months. On April 18 , 1 8 0 3 he sold five slaves and some personal property to John Perry . T h e sl ave's names were Hager, Cader, Stephen, Cromwell and Thany . Jo h n Felto n witnessed the deed. Cader sold land in Chowan Count y to h i s nephe w Robert Felton in 1809 and to Josiah Copeland in 183 0. H e m oved t o Perquimans County about 1810. He is listed in th e 181 0 Perq uiman s census with one male under 10, two between 10 an d 15, o ne betw een 2 6 and 45 (himself), one female between 10 and 15 , one be tween 2 6 and 4 5 (Priscilla), and eleven slaves. He is lis ted in th e 1813 P erquiman s County tax list in Captain Goodwin's Dis trict. H e owned 27 9 acres a nd had one white poll and five black po lls.
He was the Coroner for Perquimans County between 1814 and 182 4 . H e i s listed in the 1820 Perquimans census with one male betwe e n 10 an d 15 , one male over 45 (himself), two females under 10, an d o ne femal e bet ween 26 and 45 (his wife). He is listed in the 18 21 P erquiman s Count y, Captain Joel Stallings' Company militia lis t and t he 1826 P erquiman s County, Captain John Bogue's militia list . Thes e milita w ere organ ized in their respective years to suppre ss Negroe s from runn ing away a nd threatening people.
He was named a co-Executor of his brother October 31, 1821 Willia m ' s w ill. He was named Executor of the January 17, 1827 will of A bs al a Ro gerson. He was a witness to the October 4, 1828 will of J ame s T wine . He is listed in the 1830 Perquimans census with one m al e betw een 5 0 and 60 (himself), one female between 15 and 20, an d on e femal e betwe en 50 and 60 (his wife). He sold a slave name d Job F elton t o David W hite on August 3, 1835.
Cader died in Perquimans County in 1837, leaving a will dated Aug u s t 6 , 1836 and probated in August 1837.
His summarized will stated the following:
Cader Felton of Perquimans County - -
2d - to wife Priscilla, if she be the longer liver, the use of my p l a n tation and lands and all of my furniture and as much of the sto c k a s m ay be necessary for her support; one house gig and harness , ov en , 5 Ne groes to wit - old Harmon, Harry, Hardy, Hester, and he r cho ic e of m y Negro girls, during her single life.
3rd - to son Richard Felton - all the property I have given him pos s e s sion of both real and personal of every kind; half of a Great Mi l l s tr eam, millstones and all thereto belonging.
4th - to son Elisha Felton - all the property I have given him poss e s s ion of both real and personal of every kind; also the sum of 12 5 d ol la rs to buy him a horse.
5th - to grandson William, son of Elisha Felton: 2 Negroes, boy Ste p h e n and girl Annis and their increase to be under the control of h i s f at her Elisha Felton until he arrives to the age of 21 years.
6th - to grandson Josiah Townsend, son of John P. Townsend - u s e o f m y lands and plantation after the death of my wife Priscill a an d Ne groe s young Harmon Silvy and 2 children Frank and Harriet a nd th eir i ncrea se during his natural life and then I give the Negro es an d lan d to hi s heirs lawfully begotten of his body, but for th e wan t of suc h heir s at the death of the said Josiah Townsend I giv e an d bequeat h said la nd and Negroes equally to Richard and Elish a Felto n.
7th - Residue of property of all kinds to be equally divided in t o 3 p a rts - the first part I give to my son Richard Felton - the s ec ond pa r t I give to my son Elisha Felton - and the third part I le av e and gi v e to the same persons and exactly in the manner with th e sa me inten t a nd meaning as the property mentioned in the sixth se ctio n of my wi ll.
8th - It is my will that if my wife Priscilla is the longest live r t h a t the first division take place immediately after my death bu t i f m y w ife dies first a complete and full division take place a t my d eath .
9th - Appoint my two sons Richard and Elisha Exrs.
C. Felton
Proven Aug Term 1837 by Joshua Newby
The Exrs. Therein named qualifed.
Priscilla is listed in the 1840 Perquimans census by herself.
Children of Cader and Priscilla Rountree Felton:
42.+i.Richard Felton;
43.+ii.Sarah Felton;
44.+iii.Elisha Felton.
The three children can be linked to their parents through their fat h e r 's will. Based on the census listings, Cader and Priscilla ma y ha v e a n additional son and daughter.[PT38_1~1.GED]
Cader Felton moved from Chowan Co., NC to adjoining Perquimans Co u n t y and was the County Coroner between 1814-1824. His Will was wri tt e n A ug. 6, 1836 and proven during the August Term of Court in Per qui ma ns C o. in 1837.
The following from e-mail Steve Felton 3/17/04 (sfelton @cinci.rr.com)
Cader Felton (Richard2, Richard1 Felton) was born between 1770 an d 1 7 7 5. He married Priscilla Rountree. She was a sister of Lea h Felt o n , Shadrack's3 wife. Their marriage bond in Chowan County i s date d M ar ch 29, 1793.
Cader was willed 100 acres of his late father's estate in Chowan Co u n t y in 1777 which he apparently received on the death of his moth e r i n 1 792. He is listed in the 1800 Chowan tax list as owning 1 4 7 acre s an d five slaves. He purchased land in Chowan County fro m B enjami n Hurd le in 1797 and Edmund Perry in 1801. He is liste d in t he 180 0 Chowa n census. He received 30 pounds from Samuel Pe rry o n Januar y 7, 1800 .
He was appointed by the Chowan County Court in 1802 as a Slave Patr o l l er in Captain Cullens District for twelve months. On April 18 , 1 8 0 3 he sold five slaves and some personal property to John Perry . T h e sl ave's names were Hager, Cader, Stephen, Cromwell and Thany . Jo h n Felto n witnessed the deed. Cader sold land in Chowan Count y to h i s nephe w Robert Felton in 1809 and to Josiah Copeland in 183 0. H e m oved t o Perquimans County about 1810. He is listed in th e 181 0 Perq uiman s census with one male under 10, two between 10 an d 15, o ne betw een 2 6 and 45 (himself), one female between 10 and 15 , one be tween 2 6 and 4 5 (Priscilla), and eleven slaves. He is lis ted in th e 1813 P erquiman s County tax list in Captain Goodwin's Dis trict. H e owned 27 9 acres a nd had one white poll and five black po lls.
He was the Coroner for Perquimans County between 1814 and 182 4 . H e i s listed in the 1820 Perquimans census with one male betwe e n 10 an d 15 , one male over 45 (himself), two females under 10, an d o ne femal e bet ween 26 and 45 (his wife). He is listed in the 18 21 P erquiman s Count y, Captain Joel Stallings' Company militia lis t and t he 1826 P erquiman s County, Captain John Bogue's militia list . Thes e milita w ere organ ized in their respective years to suppre ss Negroe s from runn ing away a nd threatening people.
He was named a co-Executor of his brother October 31, 1821 Willia m ' s w ill. He was named Executor of the January 17, 1827 will of A bs al a Ro gerson. He was a witness to the October 4, 1828 will of J ame s T wine . He is listed in the 1830 Perquimans census with one m al e betw een 5 0 and 60 (himself), one female between 15 and 20, an d on e femal e betwe en 50 and 60 (his wife). He sold a slave name d Job F elton t o David W hite on August 3, 1835.
Cader died in Perquimans County in 1837, leaving a will dated Aug u s t 6 , 1836 and probated in August 1837.
His summarized will stated the following:
Cader Felton of Perquimans County - -
2d - to wife Priscilla, if she be the longer liver, the use of my p l a n tation and lands and all of my furniture and as much of the sto c k a s m ay be necessary for her support; one house gig and harness , ov en , 5 Ne groes to wit - old Harmon, Harry, Hardy, Hester, and he r cho ic e of m y Negro girls, during her single life.
3rd - to son Richard Felton - all the property I have given him pos s e s sion of both real and personal of every kind; half of a Great Mi l l s tr eam, millstones and all thereto belonging.
4th - to son Elisha Felton - all the property I have given him poss e s s ion of both real and personal of every kind; also the sum of 12 5 d ol la rs to buy him a horse.
5th - to grandson William, son of Elisha Felton: 2 Negroes, boy Ste p h e n and girl Annis and their increase to be under the control of h i s f at her Elisha Felton until he arrives to the age of 21 years.
6th - to grandson Josiah Townsend, son of John P. Townsend - u s e o f m y lands and plantation after the death of my wife Priscill a an d Ne groe s young Harmon Silvy and 2 children Frank and Harriet a nd th eir i ncrea se during his natural life and then I give the Negro es an d lan d to hi s heirs lawfully begotten of his body, but for th e wan t of suc h heir s at the death of the said Josiah Townsend I giv e an d bequeat h said la nd and Negroes equally to Richard and Elish a Felto n.
7th - Residue of property of all kinds to be equally divided in t o 3 p a rts - the first part I give to my son Richard Felton - the s ec ond pa r t I give to my son Elisha Felton - and the third part I le av e and gi v e to the same persons and exactly in the manner with th e sa me inten t a nd meaning as the property mentioned in the sixth se ctio n of my wi ll.
8th - It is my will that if my wife Priscilla is the longest live r t h a t the first division take place immediately after my death bu t i f m y w ife dies first a complete and full division take place a t my d eath .
9th - Appoint my two sons Richard and Elisha Exrs.
C. Felton
Proven Aug Term 1837 by Joshua Newby
The Exrs. Therein named qualifed.
Priscilla is listed in the 1840 Perquimans census by herself.
Children of Cader and Priscilla Rountree Felton:
42.+i.Richard Felton;
43.+ii.Sarah Felton;
44.+iii.Elisha Felton.
The three children can be linked to their parents through their fat h e r 's will. Based on the census listings, Cader and Priscilla ma y ha v e a n additional son and daughter.
Cader Felton moved from Chowan Co., NC to adjoining Perquimans Co u n t y and was the County Coroner between 1814-1824. His Will was wri tt e n A ug. 6, 1836 and proven during the August Term of Court in Per qui ma ns C o. in 1837.
The following from e-mail Steve Felton 3/17/04 (sfelton @@cinci.rr. c o m )
Cader Felton (Richard2, Richard1 Felton) was born between 1770 an d 1 7 7 5. He married Priscilla Rountree. She was a sister of Lea h Felt o n , Shadrack's3 wife. Their marriage bond in Chowan County i s date d M ar ch 29, 1793.
Cader was willed 100 acres of his late father's estate in Chowan Co u n t y in 1777 which he apparently received on the death of his moth e r i n 1 792. He is listed in the 1800 Chowan tax list as owning 1 4 7 acre s an d five slaves. He purchased land in Chowan County fro m B enjami n Hurd le in 1797 and Edmund Perry in 1801. He is liste d in t he 180 0 Chowa n census. He received 30 pounds from Samuel Pe rry o n Januar y 7, 1800 .
He was appointed by the Chowan County Court in 1802 as a Slave Patr o l l er in Captain Cullens District for twelve months. On April 18 , 1 8 0 3 he sold five slaves and some personal property to John Perry . T h e sl ave's names were Hager, Cader, Stephen, Cromwell and Thany . Jo h n Felto n witnessed the deed. Cader sold land in Chowan Count y to h i s nephe w Robert Felton in 1809 and to Josiah Copeland in 183 0. H e m oved t o Perquimans County about 1810. He is listed in th e 181 0 Perq uiman s census with one male under 10, two between 10 an d 15, o ne betw een 2 6 and 45 (himself), one female between 10 and 15 , one be tween 2 6 and 4 5 (Priscilla), and eleven slaves. He is lis ted in th e 1813 P erquiman s County tax list in Captain Goodwin's Dis trict. H e owned 27 9 acres a nd had one white poll and five black po lls.
He was the Coroner for Perquimans County between 1814 and 182 4 . H e i s listed in the 1820 Perquimans census with one male betwe e n 10 an d 15 , one male over 45 (himself), two females under 10, an d o ne femal e bet ween 26 and 45 (his wife). He is listed in the 18 21 P erquiman s Count y, Captain Joel Stallings' Company militia lis t and t he 1826 P erquiman s County, Captain John Bogue's militia list . Thes e milita w ere organ ized in their respective years to suppre ss Negroe s from runn ing away a nd threatening people.
He was named a co-Executor of his brother October 31, 1821 Willia m ' s w ill. He was named Executor of the January 17, 1827 will of A bs al a Ro gerson. He was a witness to the October 4, 1828 will of J ame s T wine . He is listed in the 1830 Perquimans census with one m al e betw een 5 0 and 60 (himself), one female between 15 and 20, an d on e femal e betwe en 50 and 60 (his wife). He sold a slave name d Job F elton t o David W hite on August 3, 1835.
Cader died in Perquimans County in 1837, leaving a will dated Aug u s t 6 , 1836 and probated in August 1837.
His summarized will stated the following:
Cader Felton of Perquimans County - -
2d - to wife Priscilla, if she be the longer liver, the use of my p l a n tation and lands and all of my furniture and as much of the sto c k a s m ay be necessary for her support; one house gig and harness , ov en , 5 Ne groes to wit - old Harmon, Harry, Hardy, Hester, and he r cho ic e of m y Negro girls, during her single life.
3rd - to son Richard Felton - all the property I have given him pos s e s sion of both real and personal of every kind; half of a Great Mi l l s tr eam, millstones and all thereto belonging.
4th - to son Elisha Felton - all the property I have given him poss e s s ion of both real and personal of every kind; also the sum of 12 5 d ol la rs to buy him a horse.
5th - to grandson William, son of Elisha Felton: 2 Negroes, boy Ste p h e n and girl Annis and their increase to be under the control of h i s f at her Elisha Felton until he arrives to the age of 21 years.
6th - to grandson Josiah Townsend, son of John P. Townsend - u s e o f m y lands and plantation after the death of my wife Priscill a an d Ne groe s young Harmon Silvy and 2 children Frank and Harriet a nd th eir i ncrea se during his natural life and then I give the Negro es an d lan d to hi s heirs lawfully begotten of his body, but for th e wan t of suc h heir s at the death of the said Josiah Townsend I giv e an d bequeat h said la nd and Negroes equally to Richard and Elish a Felto n.
7th - Residue of property of all kinds to be equally divided in t o 3 p a rts - the first part I give to my son Richard Felton - the s ec ond pa r t I give to my son Elisha Felton - and the third part I le av e and gi v e to the same persons and exactly in the manner with th e sa me inten t a nd meaning as the property mentioned in the sixth se ctio n of my wi ll.
8th - It is my will that if my wife Priscilla is the longest live r t h a t the first division take place immediately after my death bu t i f m y w ife dies first a complete and full division take place a t my d eath .
9th - Appoint my two sons Richard and Elisha Exrs.
C. Felton
Proven Aug Term 1837 by Joshua Newby
The Exrs. Therein named qualifed.
Priscilla is listed in the 1840 Perquimans census by herself.
Children of Cader and Priscilla Rountree Felton:
42.+i.Richard Felton;
43.+ii.Sarah Felton;
44.+iii.Elisha Felton.
The three children can be linked to their parents through their fat h e r 's will. Based on the census listings, Cader and Priscilla ma y ha v e a n additional son and daughter.[PT38_1~1.GED]
Cader Felton moved from Chowan Co., NC to adjoining Perquimans Co u n t y and was the County Coroner between 1814-1824. His Will was wri tt e n A ug. 6, 1836 and proven during the August Term of Court in Per qui ma ns C o. in 1837.
The following from e-mail Steve Felton 3/17/04 (sfelton @@cinci.rr. c o m )
Cader Felton (Richard2, Richard1 Felton) was born between 1770 an d 1 7 7 5. He married Priscilla Rountree. She was a sister of Lea h Felt o n , Shadrack's3 wife. Their marriage bond in Chowan County i s date d M ar ch 29, 1793.
Cader was willed 100 acres of his late father's estate in Chowan Co u n t y in 1777 which he apparently received on the death of his moth e r i n 1 792. He is listed in the 1800 Chowan tax list as owning 1 4 7 acre s an d five slaves. He purchased land in Chowan County fro m B enjami n Hurd le in 1797 and Edmund Perry in 1801. He is liste d in t he 180 0 Chowa n census. He received 30 pounds from Samuel Pe rry o n Januar y 7, 1800 .
He was appointed by the Chowan County Court in 1802 as a Slave Patr o l l er in Captain Cullens District for twelve months. On April 18 , 1 8 0 3 he sold five slaves and some personal property to John Perry . T h e sl ave's names were Hager, Cader, Stephen, Cromwell and Thany . Jo h n Felto n witnessed the deed. Cader sold land in Chowan Count y to h i s nephe w Robert Felton in 1809 and to Josiah Copeland in 183 0. H e m oved t o Perquimans County about 1810. He is listed in th e 181 0 Perq uiman s census with one male under 10, two between 10 an d 15, o ne betw een 2 6 and 45 (himself), one female between 10 and 15 , one be tween 2 6 and 4 5 (Priscilla), and eleven slaves. He is lis ted in th e 1813 P erquiman s County tax list in Captain Goodwin's Dis trict. H e owned 27 9 acres a nd had one white poll and five black po lls.
He was the Coroner for Perquimans County between 1814 and 182 4 . H e i s listed in the 1820 Perquimans census with one male betwe e n 10 an d 15 , one male over 45 (himself), two females under 10, an d o ne femal e bet ween 26 and 45 (his wife). He is listed in the 18 21 P erquiman s Count y, Captain Joel Stallings' Company militia lis t and t he 1826 P erquiman s County, Captain John Bogue's militia list . Thes e milita w ere organ ized in their respective years to suppre ss Negroe s from runn ing away a nd threatening people.
He was named a co-Executor of his brother October 31, 1821 Willia m ' s w ill. He was named Executor of the January 17, 1827 will of A bs al a Ro gerson. He was a witness to the October 4, 1828 will of J ame s T wine . He is listed in the 1830 Perquimans census with one m al e betw een 5 0 and 60 (himself), one female between 15 and 20, an d on e femal e betwe en 50 and 60 (his wife). He sold a slave name d Job F elton t o David W hite on August 3, 1835.
Cader died in Perquimans County in 1837, leaving a will dated Aug u s t 6 , 1836 and probated in August 1837.
His summarized will stated the following:
Cader Felton of Perquimans County - -
2d - to wife Priscilla, if she be the longer liver, the use of my p l a n tation and lands and all of my furniture and as much of the sto c k a s m ay be necessary for her support; one house gig and harness , ov en , 5 Ne groes to wit - old Harmon, Harry, Hardy, Hester, and he r cho ic e of m y Negro girls, during her single life.
3rd - to son Richard Felton - all the property I have given him pos s e s sion of both real and personal of every kind; half of a Great Mi l l s tr eam, millstones and all thereto belonging.
4th - to son Elisha Felton - all the property I have given him poss e s s ion of both real and personal of every kind; also the sum of 12 5 d ol la rs to buy him a horse.
5th - to grandson William, son of Elisha Felton: 2 Negroes, boy Ste p h e n and girl Annis and their increase to be under the control of h i s f at her Elisha Felton until he arrives to the age of 21 years.
6th - to grandson Josiah Townsend, son of John P. Townsend - u s e o f m y lands and plantation after the death of my wife Priscill a an d Ne groe s young Harmon Silvy and 2 children Frank and Harriet a nd th eir i ncrea se during his natural life and then I give the Negro es an d lan d to hi s heirs lawfully begotten of his body, but for th e wan t of suc h heir s at the death of the said Josiah Townsend I giv e an d bequeat h said la nd and Negroes equally to Richard and Elish a Felto n.
7th - Residue of property of all kinds to be equally divided in t o 3 p a rts - the first part I give to my son Richard Felton - the s ec ond pa r t I give to my son Elisha Felton - and the third part I le av e and gi v e to the same persons and exactly in the manner with th e sa me inten t a nd meaning as the property mentioned in the sixth se ctio n of my wi ll.
8th - It is my will that if my wife Priscilla is the longest live r t h a t the first division take place immediately after my death bu t i f m y w ife dies first a complete and full division take place a t my d eath .
9th - Appoint my two sons Richard and Elisha Exrs.
C. Felton
Proven Aug Term 1837 by Joshua Newby
The Exrs. Therein named qualifed.
Priscilla is listed in the 1840 Perquimans census by herself.
Children of Cader and Priscilla Rountree Felton:
42.+i.Richard Felton;
43.+ii.Sarah Felton;
44.+iii.Elisha Felton.
The three children can be linked to their parents through their fat h e r 's will. Based on the census listings, Cader and Priscilla ma y ha v e a n additional son and daughter.
Cader Felton moved from Chowan Co., NC to adjoining Perquimans Co u n t y and was the County Coroner between 1814-1824. His Will was wri tt e n A ug. 6, 1836 and proven during the August Term of Court in Per qui ma ns C o. in 1837.
The following from e-mail Steve Felton 3/17/04 (sfelton @@cinci.rr. c o m )
Cader Felton (Richard2, Richard1 Felton) was born between 1770 an d 1 7 7 5. He married Priscilla Rountree. She was a sister of Lea h Felt o n , Shadrack's3 wife. Their marriage bond in Chowan County i s date d M ar ch 29, 1793.
Cader was willed 100 acres of his late father's estate in Chowan Co u n t y in 1777 which he apparently received on the death of his moth e r i n 1 792. He is listed in the 1800 Chowan tax list as owning 1 4 7 acre s an d five slaves. He purchased land in Chowan County fro m B enjami n Hurd le in 1797 and Edmund Perry in 1801. He is liste d in t he 180 0 Chowa n census. He received 30 pounds from Samuel Pe rry o n Januar y 7, 1800 .
He was appointed by the Chowan County Court in 1802 as a Slave Patr o l l er in Captain Cullens District for twelve months. On April 18 , 1 8 0 3 he sold five slaves and some personal property to John Perry . T h e sl ave's names were Hager, Cader, Stephen, Cromwell and Thany . Jo h n Felto n witnessed the deed. Cader sold land in Chowan Count y to h i s nephe w Robert Felton in 1809 and to Josiah Copeland in 183 0. H e m oved t o Perquimans County about 1810. He is listed in th e 181 0 Perq uiman s census with one male under 10, two between 10 an d 15, o ne betw een 2 6 and 45 (himself), one female between 10 and 15 , one be tween 2 6 and 4 5 (Priscilla), and eleven slaves. He is lis ted in th e 1813 P erquiman s County tax list in Captain Goodwin's Dis trict. H e owned 27 9 acres a nd had one white poll and five black po lls.
He was the Coroner for Perquimans County between 1814 and 182 4 . H e i s listed in the 1820 Perquimans census with one male betwe e n 10 an d 15 , one male over 45 (himself), two females under 10, an d o ne femal e bet ween 26 and 45 (his wife). He is listed in the 18 21 P erquiman s Count y, Captain Joel Stallings' Company militia lis t and t he 1826 P erquiman s County, Captain John Bogue's militia list . Thes e milita w ere organ ized in their respective years to suppre ss Negroe s from runn ing away a nd threatening people.
He was named a co-Executor of his brother October 31, 1821 Willia m ' s w ill. He was named Executor of the January 17, 1827 will of A bs al a Ro gerson. He was a witness to the October 4, 1828 will of J ame s T wine . He is listed in the 1830 Perquimans census with one m al e betw een 5 0 and 60 (himself), one female between 15 and 20, an d on e femal e betwe en 50 and 60 (his wife). He sold a slave name d Job F elton t o David W hite on August 3, 1835.
Cader died in Perquimans County in 1837, leaving a will dated Aug u s t 6 , 1836 and probated in August 1837.
His summarized will stated the following:
Cader Felton of Perquimans County - -
2d - to wife Priscilla, if she be the longer liver, the use of my p l a n tation and lands and all of my furniture and as much of the sto c k a s m ay be necessary for her support; one house gig and harness , ov en , 5 Ne groes to wit - old Harmon, Harry, Hardy, Hester, and he r cho ic e of m y Negro girls, during her single life.
3rd - to son Richard Felton - all the property I have given him pos s e s sion of both real and personal of every kind; half of a Great Mi l l s tr eam, millstones and all thereto belonging.
4th - to son Elisha Felton - all the property I have given him poss e s s ion of both real and personal of every kind; also the sum of 12 5 d ol la rs to buy him a horse.
5th - to grandson William, son of Elisha Felton: 2 Negroes, boy Ste p h e n and girl Annis and their increase to be under the control of h i s f at her Elisha Felton until he arrives to the age of 21 years.
6th - to grandson Josiah Townsend, son of John P. Townsend - u s e o f m y lands and plantation after the death of my wife Priscill a an d Ne groe s young Harmon Silvy and 2 children Frank and Harriet a nd th eir i ncrea se during his natural life and then I give the Negro es an d lan d to hi s heirs lawfully begotten of his body, but for th e wan t of suc h heir s at the death of the said Josiah Townsend I giv e an d bequeat h said la nd and Negroes equally to Richard and Elish a Felto n.
7th - Residue of property of all kinds to be equally divided in t o 3 p a rts - the first part I give to my son Richard Felton - the s ec ond pa r t I give to my son Elisha Felton - and the third part I le av e and gi v e to the same persons and exactly in the manner with th e sa me inten t a nd meaning as the property mentioned in the sixth se ctio n of my wi ll.
8th - It is my will that if my wife Priscilla is the longest live r t h a t the first division take place immediately after my death bu t i f m y w ife dies first a complete and full division take place a t my d eath .
9th - Appoint my two sons Richard and Elisha Exrs.
C. Felton
Proven Aug Term 1837 by Joshua Newby
The Exrs. Therein named qualifed.
Priscilla is listed in the 1840 Perquimans census by herself.
Children of Cader and Priscilla Rountree Felton:
42.+i.Richard Felton;
43.+ii.Sarah Felton;
44.+iii.Elisha Felton.
The three children can be linked to their parents through their fat h e r 's will. Based on the census listings, Cader and Priscilla ma y ha v e a n additional son and daughter.[PT38_1~1.GED]
Cader Felton moved from Chowan Co., NC to adjoining Perquimans Co u n t y and was the County Coroner between 1814-1824. His Will was wri tt e n A ug. 6, 1836 and proven during the August Term of Court in Per qui ma ns C o. in 1837.
The following from e-mail Steve Felton 3/17/04 (sfelton @@cinci.rr. c o m )
Cader Felton (Richard2, Richard1 Felton) was born between 1770 an d 1 7 7 5. He married Priscilla Rountree. She was a sister of Lea h Felt o n , Shadrack's3 wife. Their marriage bond in Chowan County i s date d M ar ch 29, 1793.
Cader was willed 100 acres of his late father's estate in Chowan Co u n t y in 1777 which he apparently received on the death of his moth e r i n 1 792. He is listed in the 1800 Chowan tax list as owning 1 4 7 acre s an d five slaves. He purchased land in Chowan County fro m B enjami n Hurd le in 1797 and Edmund Perry in 1801. He is liste d in t he 180 0 Chowa n census. He received 30 pounds from Samuel Pe rry o n Januar y 7, 1800 .
He was appointed by the Chowan County Court in 1802 as a Slave Patr o l l er in Captain Cullens District for twelve months. On April 18 , 1 8 0 3 he sold five slaves and some personal property to John Perry . T h e sl ave's names were Hager, Cader, Stephen, Cromwell and Thany . Jo h n Felto n witnessed the deed. Cader sold land in Chowan Count y to h i s nephe w Robert Felton in 1809 and to Josiah Copeland in 183 0. H e m oved t o Perquimans County about 1810. He is listed in th e 181 0 Perq uiman s census with one male under 10, two between 10 an d 15, o ne betw een 2 6 and 45 (himself), one female between 10 and 15 , one be tween 2 6 and 4 5 (Priscilla), and eleven slaves. He is lis ted in th e 1813 P erquiman s County tax list in Captain Goodwin's Dis trict. H e owned 27 9 acres a nd had one white poll and five black po lls.
He was the Coroner for Perquimans County between 1814 and 182 4 . H e i s listed in the 1820 Perquimans census with one male betwe e n 10 an d 15 , one male over 45 (himself), two females under 10, an d o ne femal e bet ween 26 and 45 (his wife). He is listed in the 18 21 P erquiman s Count y, Captain Joel Stallings' Company militia lis t and t he 1826 P erquiman s County, Captain John Bogue's militia list . Thes e milita w ere organ ized in their respective years to suppre ss Negroe s from runn ing away a nd threatening people.
He was named a co-Executor of his brother October 31, 1821 Willia m ' s w ill. He was named Executor of the January 17, 1827 will of A bs al a Ro gerson. He was a witness to the October 4, 1828 will of J ame s T wine . He is listed in the 1830 Perquimans census with one m al e betw een 5 0 and 60 (himself), one female between 15 and 20, an d on e femal e betwe en 50 and 60 (his wife). He sold a slave name d Job F elton t o David W hite on August 3, 1835.
Cader died in Perquimans County in 1837, leaving a will dated Aug u s t 6 , 1836 and probated in August 1837.
His summarized will stated the following:
Cader Felton of Perquimans County - -
2d - to wife Priscilla, if she be the longer liver, the use of my p l a n tation and lands and all of my furniture and as much of the sto c k a s m ay be necessary for her support; one house gig and harness , ov en , 5 Ne groes to wit - old Harmon, Harry, Hardy, Hester, and he r cho ic e of m y Negro girls, during her single life.
3rd - to son Richard Felton - all the property I have given him pos s e s sion of both real and personal of every kind; half of a Great Mi l l s tr eam, millstones and all thereto belonging.
4th - to son Elisha Felton - all the property I have given him poss e s s ion of both real and personal of every kind; also the sum of 12 5 d ol la rs to buy him a horse.
5th - to grandson William, son of Elisha Felton: 2 Negroes, boy Ste p h e n and girl Annis and their increase to be under the control of h i s f at her Elisha Felton until he arrives to the age of 21 years.
6th - to grandson Josiah Townsend, son of John P. Townsend - u s e o f m y lands and plantation after the death of my wife Priscill a an d Ne groe s young Harmon Silvy and 2 children Frank and Harriet a nd th eir i ncrea se during his natural life and then I give the Negro es an d lan d to hi s heirs lawfully begotten of his body, but for th e wan t of suc h heir s at the death of the said Josiah Townsend I giv e an d bequeat h said la nd and Negroes equally to Richard and Elish a Felto n.
7th - Residue of property of all kinds to be equally divided in t o 3 p a rts - the first part I give to my son Richard Felton - the s ec ond pa r t I give to my son Elisha Felton - and the third part I le av e and gi v e to the same persons and exactly in the manner with th e sa me inten t a nd meaning as the property mentioned in the sixth se ctio n of my wi ll.
8th - It is my will that if my wife Priscilla is the longest live r t h a t the first division take place immediately after my death bu t i f m y w ife dies first a complete and full division take place a t my d eath .
9th - Appoint my two sons Richard and Elisha Exrs.
C. Felton
Proven Aug Term 1837 by Joshua Newby
The Exrs. Therein named qualifed.
Priscilla is listed in the 1840 Perquimans census by herself.
Children of Cader and Priscilla Rountree Felton:
42.+i.Richard Felton;
43.+ii.Sarah Felton;
44.+iii.Elisha Felton.
The three children can be linked to their parents through their fat h e r 's will. Based on the census listings, Cader and Priscilla ma y ha v e a n additional son and daughter.
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