DB-5, page 150. 29 September 1774. JOHN BOBBIT(T) to HENRY HILL, both of Bute Co. For 63 Pds:12 Sh: Procl. money, Mortgage on livestock (describing brands)& 645 A. (including appurtenances) in Bute Co. adj. JONES, REILEY, STROTHER & THARRINGTON. Wit: MORRIS RAILEY, AMON RAILEY. Proved by MAURICE RAILEY, Bute Nov. Court 1774, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 14 March , by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 152. 13 March 1771. DAVID WILLIAMS to HARBIRD(HERBIRT) HIGHT both of Bute Co. 40 Pds. for 140 A. in Bute Co. on NS Linches Creek, adj. SPENCER PENDERGRASS. Wit: JOHN HIGHT, RICHARD HIGHT. Ack: by DAVID WILLIAMS, Bute Nov. Court 1774, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 14 March 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 154. 30 January 1775. BENJAMIN JONES,JR. to THOMAS GLOVER,JR., both of Bute Co. 6 Pds. Va. money for 20 A. in Bute Co. on SS Ashleys Branch, adj. HAWKINS, YOUNG & BENJAMIN ELLIS. Wit: THOMAS MILLER,JR, BENJA.ELLIS, JOHN POPE. Proved by BENJAMIN ELLIS, Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 5 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 155. 20 May 1773. WILLIE JONES, of Northampton Co., to WILLIAM MYRICK, of Bute Co. 1,O00 Pds. Va. money for 527 A. in Bute Co. in Fork of Rich Neck Creek & Pease Quarter Swamp. Wit: ALLEN JONES, DAVID MASON, JOHN WEBB, JOS. LONG. Proved by JOS. LONG, Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 5 April 1775, by JAS. JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 156. 13 February 1775. BENJAMIN JONES,JR. to BENJAMIN ELLIS, both of Bute Co. 9 Pds. Va. money for 20 A. in Bute Co. on Ashleys Branch, adj. YOUNG. Wit: AMASA PALMER. THOMAS GLOVER. W. BOLTHROP. Proved by BENJAMIN ELLIS (?).Bute Feb. Ct. 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 5 April 1775, by JAS.JOHNSON,P.R.
DB-5, page 157. 20 January 1775. BENJAMIN LAUGHTER, of Trion (sic) Co., to JOHN LAUGHTER, of Bute Co. 40 Pds. Procl. money for 100 A. in Bute Co. on WS Hawtree Creek, adj. JOHN LAUGHTER & WILLIAM LAUGHTER, bought from COL. WILLIAM EATON by HENRY LAUGHTER & being that part of the tract left to BENJAMIN LAUGHTER. Wit: HENRY FOOTE, BENJAMIN PICKRELL. Proved by HENRY FOOTE, Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 5 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 158. 8 April 1774. WILLIAM STANFORD & MARY, his wife, to RICHARD HAM, all of Bute Co. 16 Pds. Procl. money for ll2 A. in Bute Co. on NS Jeffreys Road, adj. HAM & BROOM. Wit: JOHN BROOM, JOHN HOOF. Proved by JOHN BROOM, Bute Feb. Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 5 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 160. 21 January 1775. RICHARD HAM & DIANA, his wife, to JOHN HOOF, all of Bute Co. 12 Pds. Procl. money for 80 A. in Bute Co., part of the tract where sd. HAM now lives, adj. sd. HOOF, in Pinnels Swamp. Wit: REUBEN HAM, PTOLEMY POWELL, PETER WALKER, MATTHEW THOMAS. Proved by MATTHEW THOMAS, Esq., Bute Feb. Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 5 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON,P.R.
DB-5, page 161. 14 February 1775. PETER WALKER & MARY, his wife, to JOHN HOOF (HUFF), all of Bute Co. 100 Pds. Va. money for 200 A. in Bute Co. on NS Sandy Creek, up Hawleys Branch, adj. JAMES WALKER & WILLIAM WALKER, land bought from THOMAS PUTMAN. Wit: MATTHEW THOMAS, WILLIAM WALKER. Proved by MATTHEW THOMAS, Esq., Bute Feb. Ct.1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 5 April 1775, JAMES JOHNSON,P.R.
DB-5, page 163. 25 November 1773. ISAAC SANDERS, of Hertford Co., to JOHN HOOF, of Bute Co. 4 Pds. Procl. money for 30 A. in Bute Co. adj. sd. HOOF, to Peter Hills Branch. Wit: GABRIL RAY, JOHN WATKINS. Proved by GABRIEL RAY, Bute Feb. Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 6 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 164. 25 October 1773. THEOPHILUS GOODWIN(GOODWYN),SR. & ANN, his wife, to JOHN HOOF, all of Bute Co. 93 Pds:6 Sh:8d. Procl. money for 225 A. in Bute Co. on NS Sandy Creek, at Pinnels Swamp, adj. SOLOMON HARRIS & WATKINS. Wit: WATERMAN BOATMAN, RICHARD PINNELL,JR. Ack: by THEOPHILUS GOODWIN & ANNE, his wife, she first consenting in private examination, Bute Feb. Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 6 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 165. 31 December 1774. JOSEPH MONTFORT to SOLOMON WILLIAMS, both of Halifax Co. 2,100 Pds. Procl. money for 1,500 A. in Bute Co., 3 tracts on SS Great Shocco Creek, from the mouth of a small branch below the mill, along the edge of the Tobacco Ground of DRURY: 1.) 'Walkers Hill', bought from JOSEPH JOHN ALSTON & WILLIAM SIMMONS; 2.) 'Thompson Lands', bought from ZACHARY THOMPSON & BENJAMIN THOMPSON; 3.) 'Pounds Lands', bought from JOHN POUND, adj. THOMPSON, GIBBS, THOMAS ROBINSON, JOSHUA PERRY & THORNTON, on Little Shocco Creek & Great Shocco. Wit: HENRY MONTFORT, PHIL: KEARNEY, THOMAS MAYFIELD. Proved by HENRY MONTFORT, Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 6 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 167. 20 January 1775. WILLIAM WHITE to RICHARD WHITE, both of Bute Co. 100 Pds. Va. money for 420 A. in Bute Co. on BS Cedar Creek, to Francko Branch, adj. RAY & NATHAN THOMAS, part of a grant, 26 Oct. 1751, to JOHN PLOWMAN WHITE. Wit: JOHN ROBINSON, WILLIAM WHITE, MARK WHITE, Proved by JOHN ROBINSON, Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 6 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5. page 168. 14 February 1775. DAVID VINSON to MARTHA GREAVES, both of Bute Co. l0 Pds. Va. money for 50 A. in Bute Co. on SS Sandy Creek, bought from WILLIAM VINSON, 1772. Wit: DAVID VINSON, EZEKIL VINSON. Ack: by DAVID VINSON, Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 6 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page l7O. 12 January 1775. JONATHAN JOHNSON & MARY, his wife, to NIMROD WILLIAMS. 37 Pds:2 Sh:6d. Va. money for 4~ A. in Bute Co. on Owens Creek, adj. HENRY PITTILLO (formerly JOSEPH HACKNEY), JOHN TANNER & THOS.SAILS. Wit: WILLIAM GREEN, RICHD. CHRISTMAS. Ack: by JONATHAN JOHNSON & MART, his wife, she first consenting in private examination, Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 6 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page l7l. 15 January 1775. REUBIN HAG(W)OOD to WILLIAM HAGWOOD, both of Bute Co. 5 Sh: Procl. money for 20 A. in Bute Co., from the Flat Rock where Jacksons Old Path crosses Owens Creek, down the first branch & down the Creek. Wit: MARMADUKE JOHNSON. Ack: by REUBIN HAGWOOD, Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 6 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5. page 172. 14 February 1775. BENJAMIN HARDY, of Wake Co., to CLEMMON(S) MULLINS, of Bute Co. 9 Pds. Procl. money for 50 A. in Bute Co. from the road that leads to the Falls of News (Neuse?) River. Wit: ELIAS FORT, SILAS MONK, Proved by SILAS MONK, Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 6 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, paee 173. 21 September 1764. JOSEPH MASSET, Labourer, to BENJAMIN HARDY, Planter, both of Johnston Co. 5 Pds. Procl. money for 25 A. in Bute Co. on Neuse River & on road that leads to the falls of News River, part of tract granted to JAMES STANDLAND by THOMAS CHILES, Special Agent for EARL GRANVILLE. Wit: WILLIAM BREWER, SILAS MONK. Proved by SILAS MONK, Bute Feb. Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 6 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5. page 174. 7 October 1774. WEST HARRIS, of Anson Co., to JOSIAH READICK, of Bute Co. 300 Pds. Procl. money for 547 A. in 2 adj. tracts in Bute Co., on BS Cedar Creek, sold to him, by execution, by JULIUS NICHOLS, Sheriff, adj. OSBORNE JEFFREYS & JEREMIAH PERREY. Wit: WILLIAM PERSON, WILLIAM MARGUES. Proved by WILLIAM PERSON, Esq., Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 6 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5. page 176. 17 May 1773. AMON MACMILLIAN(MACMILLION, MACLILLAN), of S.C., to WILLIAM STEP(H)0NS, of Bute Co. 20 Pds. Va. money for 100 A., part in Bute & part in Granville Co., on Hendersons Swamp, adj. EARLE, PERSON, DINKINS & JOSEPH DARNAL. Wit: JAMES BASKETT, YOURRAH BASKETT. Proved by JAMES BASKETT, Bute Feb. Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 7 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 177. 13 February 1775. CHRISTOPHER STROTHER to NATHANIEL JARROTE, both of Bute Co. 35 Pds. Va. money for 700 A. in Bute & Granville Cos., on Lintches Creek, adj. THOS. JONES(JOINUS?), SMITH & DEBORD. Wit: THOMAS BELL, JINKINS DEVANY. Proved by JENKINS DEVANY, Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 7 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 179. 13 November 1774. ABSALOM LANCASTER to HENRY FOOTE, both of Bute Co. 60 Pds. Procl. money for land in Bute Co. (amount not given) on WS Hawtree Creek, adj. ROBERTS, DUGGAN, CALLIER & HOWEL. Wit: NATHANIEL BAXTER,WILLIAM LANCASTER, JAMES BURK. Proved by NATHANIEL BAXTER, Bute February Court1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 7 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 180. 16 February 1775. TRAVIS REES, of Bute Co., to HENRY STURDIVANT, of Mecklenburg (Co., Va.?) 120 Pds. Va. money for 300 A. in Bute Co. on BS Hawtree Creek, down Rights Branch, adj. HENRY FITZE, MURPHEY, JONES & PATTERSHALL. Wit: DAVID REES, JOS(H?). WRIGHT. Ack: by TRAVIS REES, Bute Feb. Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 8 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5. page 181. 15 December 1774. WILLIAM FISH to JOHN HUCKABY, both of Bute Co. 165 Pds. Procl. money for 240 A. in Bute Co. on NS Crooked Creek, adj. JOHN YOUNG & FARREL, bought from JOHN FARRELL & being part of a grant to him 1 March 1762. Wit: THOMAS HUCKABY, MILLEY HUCKABY. Ack: by WILLIAM FISH, Bute Feb. Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 8 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 183. 30 March 1774. WILLIAM CH(E)AVIS(CHARVERS), Planter, of Granville Co., to JOSEPH LE(E)MON, of Bute Co. 80 Pds. Va. money for 347 A. in Bute Co. on BS Great Buffaloe Creek, to Little Buffalow, adj. SMITH, HUCKEBAY & WOODLIF, a grant from THOMAS CHILDS, Esq., Special Agent, 6 February 1762, to CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON & bought from him. Wit: JOHN STONE, JONATHAN STONE, Proved by JOHN STONE, Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 8 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 184. 26 November 1774. THOMAS HOUSE to GEORGE GOODWIN, both of Bute Co. 150 Pds. for 400 A. in Parish of Saint Johns, Bute Cp., down Rockey Branch to Giles Creek, adj. JOHN RICHARDS, MORRIS RYLEY. Wit: WM. JONES, MARK BENNITT. Ack: by THOMAS HOUSE, Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 8 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 185. 25 August 1773. JOHN McKISSOCK (McKIZZOCK), Planter, to GEORGE STEVENSON(STEVINSON), both of Bute Co. 40 Pds. Procl. money for 160 A. in Bute Co. on branches of Taylors Creek, adj. PERSON, ALLEN & sd. McKISSOCK., granted to JOHN McKISSICK 27 Nov. 1760 by INNES & CORBIN. Wit: JOHN McKIZOCK, JOHN NEVILL. Proved by JOHN McKISSOCK, JR., Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 8 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5. page 187. 3 July 1773. CHARLES WHITE to AMASA PALMER, both of Bute Co. 18 Pds. Va. money for 90 A. in Bute Co., where 1 now live & part of the tract where sd. PALMER lives, adj. SAMUEL WALKER & COL. PHILLEMON HAWKINS. Wit: JOHN HARRIS, JOHN COLEMAN, LUCY SWANN. Proved by JOHN HARRIS, Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 8 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 188. 16 November 1774. MILLER & TASSIE to AMASA PALMER, both of Bute Co. 100 Pds. Procl. money for ll5 A. in Bute Co. on NS Hawtree Creek, to Mill Pond on Hawtree Creek, adj. FOWLER, THOS. PERSON & PATTERSHALL. Wit: THOMAS MILLER,JR., JOHN RODWELL. Ack: by Messrs. MILLER & TASSIE & CO., Bute Feb. Ct. 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 8 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON,P.R.
DB-5, pare 190. 3 May 1771. ROBERT WILLIAMS, & ANNE WILLIAMS, of Bute Co., to LENARD HENLEY BULLOCK, of Granville Co. 40 Pds. Procl. money for 206 A. in Bute Co. on Wolf Branch, adj. SPRUNT. Wit: ARCHELAUS WILLIAMS, ASHKENAZ WILLIAMS. Proved by ASHKENAZ WILLIAMS, Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 8 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 191. 12 January 1775. NATHANIEL BULLOCK & MART, his wife, to WILLIAM SPRUNT, both of Bute Co. 290 Pds. Va. money for land (amount not given) in Bute Co. on BS Ready Branch, adj. MRS. JONES ("her corner") & BALLARD, bought from afsd. SPRUNT who had it from ROBERT CALLIER. Wit: LEN H. BULLOCK, JOHN VANDIKE. Proved bY JOHN VANDIKE, Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 8 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, pare 192. 26 November 1774. THOMAS CLIFFIN to JOHN HUCKAB(E)Y, both of Bute Co. 60 Pds. Procl. money for 100 A. in Bute Co. on SS Crooked Creek, adj. FARREL & JOHN YOUNG, land which CHRISTOPHER JEAN bought from THOMAS PACE, to whom it had been granted 1 March 1762. CLIFFIN to pay back Quitrents. Wit: WILLIAM FISH, MILES RACHEL. Proved by WILLIAM FISH, Bute Feb. Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 8 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 193. 19 January 1774. MEN(O)AH YARBROUGH, of Georgie Province, to ISAM GANT, of Bute Co. 150 Pds. Va. money for 200 A. in Bute Co. on Segemore (Symegor) Creek, part of tract where JOHN YARBROUGH lives. Wit: WILLIAM DENSON, HENRY HUNT, ELE ELEY. Proved by WILLIAM DENSON, Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 8 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 194. 28 January 1775. JOSEPH PERRT, of Wake Co., to HENRY BAKER, of Bute Co. 60 Pds. Procl. money for 240 A. on County Line between Wake & Bute Co. adj. NATHAN PE(A)RIE. Wit: JOSEPH NORRIS, ROBERT NORRIS. Proved by JOSEPH NORRIS, Bute Feb. Ct.1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 9 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5. pare 195. 3 March 1772. JOHN BAIL(L)EY to WILLIAM JARROT(E), both of Bute Co. l0 Pds. cash for 50 A. in Bute Co. on Rockey Creek, adj. MARCUS & CORTHORN. Wit: None. Ack: by JOHN BAILLEY, Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 9 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, pare 196. 25 September 1773. ROBERT CHAMLEE, Planter, of Wake Co., to JOHN AMOS, of Bute Co. 40 Pds. Procl. money for land in Bute Co. (amount not given) where sd. CHAMLEE did live, on SS Flatt Rock Creek to mouth of Rockey Branch, adj. WILLIAM MAINER. Wit: LODK. ALFORD, ISAAC ROSS, Proved by LODWICK ALFORD, Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 9 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 198. 16 February 1775. SHURLE! WHATLET, of Bute Co., to MOSES THORPE, of Southampton Co., Va. 106 Pds:13 Sh:4d. Procl. money for 342 A. in Bute Co. on branches of Little Shocco Creek, adj. PINAL(PINEL), MILLER & GOODWYN, bought from WILLIAM BLEDSOE, of Granville Co., 2 July 1765. Wit: MATTHEW THOMAS, WILLIAM POWELL. Ack: by SHURLET WHATLEY. Bute Feb. Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 9 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 199. 30 January 1775. RICHARD COLEMAN,SR., of Orrange Co., to JEREMIAH BUSH, of Bute Co. 70 Pds. Va. money for 200 A. in Bute Co. on SS Six-pound Creek, adj. NATT, NOLES & TODD. Wit: JOHN WRIGHT, BENJA. ELLIS, THOMS. MILLER. Proved by THOMAS MILLER, Esq., Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 9 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 200. 18 August 1774. CHRISTOPHER MOTHEREHEAD & ELIZABETH, his wife, to THOMAS MILLER, of Bute Co. 100 Pds. Procl. money for 200 A. in Bute Co. onWS Sixpound Creek, to William Gilreaths Spring Branch, adj. ADAMS MILLAM. Wit: THOMAS MILLER,JR., JOHN COLCLOUGH, W. BALTHROP. Proved by THOMAS MILLER,JR., Bute Feb. Ct. 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 9 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5. page 202. 5 January 1775. THOMAS PERSON, of Granville Co., to RICHARD SHERR(E)Y, of Bute Co. 35 Pds. Va. money for 100 A. in Bute Co., adj. MORE, WYATT & RICHMAN. Wit: None. Ack: by THOMAS PERSON, Esq., Bute February Ct. 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 9 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 203. 29 July 1774. ISHAM GANT to JAMES BARROW, both of Bute Co. 175 Pds. Va. money for 200 A. in Bute Co. on WS Sycamore Creek, adj. WADDINGTON ABBOT, WILLIAM GREEN & JOHN YARBROUGH. Wit: GREEN HILL, LITTLETON YARBROUGH. Proved by GREEN HILL, Esq., Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: l0 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5. page 204. 15 February 1775. NATHANIEL HENDERSON, of Bute Co., to DINWIDDIE CRAWFORD & CO. 260 Pds. Va. money for 700 A. in Bute Co. on a branch of Shocco Creek, adj. HAWKINS. Wit: ATKINS McLEMORE, ALEXANDER MUIRHEAD. Proved by ALEXANDER MUIRHEAD, Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: ll April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 205. 7 December 1774. THOMAS FLOYD, of Bute Co., to DINWIDDIE CRAWFORD & CO., of Glasgow. 31 Pds:10 Sh: Va. money for 260 A. in Bute Co. on NS Sandy Creek to Rockey Branch, adj. PUTMAN, PETTY, CARLILE, STANFORD & DAVID WALKER. Wit: ALEXR. MUIRHEAD, WILLIAM DUNCAN, ALEXANDER SCHIVER, Proved by ALEXR. MUIRHEAD, Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: ll April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 207. 6 December 1774. JOHN MADDRY to RANDOLPH HASELWOOD(HAZILWOOD), both of Bute Co. 60 Pds. Va. money for ll7 A. in Bute Co. on NS Reedy Creek. Wit: MART MADDRY, ELISABETH MADDRY. Ack: by JOHN MADDRY, Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: ll April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5. page 208, 28 December 1774. WILLIE JONES, of Halifax Co., to THOMAS COOPER, of Bute Co. 70 Pds. Va. money for 100 A. in Bute Co. on SS Great Shocco Creek, adj. STEPHON GUPTON & JOSHUA PERRY, land which LEWIS BOBO bought from JAMES PETTY & which was afterwards sold by JULIUS NICHOLS, late Sheriff of Bute Co., for debt to ROBERT JONES, JR., sold to RICHARD FREEAR as Trustee for ROBERT JONES,JR. & deeded to ALLEN & WILLIE JONES 29 July 1767. Wit: STEPHON GUPTON, JOHN WEBB. Proved by JOHN WEBB, Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 12 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5. page 209. 20 October 1773. THOMAS THORNTON to TWITT! RUSSELL, both of Bute Co. 40 Pds. Va. money for 100 A. in Bute Co. on Curld Heads Branch, adj. PHILLEMON HAWKINS,JR. & WILLIAM WOOD. Wit: JOHN TWITTY, PHILLEMON HAWKINS,JR., THOMAS WILSON, THOMAS TWITTY, JR. Proved by PHILLEMON HAWKINS,JR., Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 12 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P,R.
DB-5, page 210. 13 January 1775. JOHN CARR to JOHN SIM(M)ONS,JR., both of Bute Co. 25 Pds. Va. money for 100 A. in Bute Co. on NS Syprus Creek, to the Hogpen Branch, adj. JOHN SIMONS. Wit: WILLIAM DENSON, REBEKAH DENSON, ELI ELEY. Ack: by JOHN CARR, Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 12 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 211. 12 January 1775. WILLIAM BRINKLEY, of Halifax Co., to JOHN CARR, of Bute Co. 70 Pds. Va. money for 527 A. in Bute Co. on NS Cyprus Creek, adj. WILLIAM SIMONS. Wit: MATTHEW THOMAS, RICHARD CONYEARS, ELI ELEY. Proved by ELI ELEY, Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 12 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 212. l0 May 1774. RICHARD ACOCK to SAMUEL MORRIS(S), both of Bute Co. l0 Pds. Sterling money of Great Britain for 150 A. in Bute Co., adj.HUDSON. Wit: JOHN THOMPSON, JOHN ACOCK. Proved by JOHN THOMPSON, Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 12 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 212. 9 February 1775. KERBY SANDERS to JOSIAH READICK, both of Bute Co. 43 Pds:14 Sh: Procl. money for 346 A. in Bute Co. on Crooked Creek where KIRBY SANDERS now lives, bought from WILLAM SANDERS; also cattle, horses & one pen knife marked "K S" on handle, which knife has been delivered in the name of the whole. Wit: JEREMIAH PERRY, JAMES GRAY. Proved by JAMES GRAY, Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 13 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 213. 25 November 1773. MATTHEW MYRICK & MART, his wife, to JOHN MYRICK, all of Bute Co. 173 Pds:6 Sh:8d. for 300 A. in Bute Co. at head of Little Shoko, adj. THOMAS ZACKEY(ZACKRY). Wit: None. Proved by CALEB DOSSEY, "a witness thereto" (?), Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 13 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 216. 13 January 1773. WILLIAM HANSELL to JAMES RONALDSON & CO., both of Bute Co. For debt of 22 Pds:4 Sh:4d. Procl. money, & interest, Mortgage on 1 cow & 200 A. in Bute Co. adj. DAVID KING & JOSEPH BALLARD, to Reedy Branch, including land bought from ROBERT KING. Wit: THOMAS MILLER,JR, Proved by THOMAS MILLER,JR., Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 13 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 217. 16 February 1775. THOMAS PERSON, of Granville Co., to CHAMBERLAIN HUDSON, of Bute Co. 65 Pds. Procl. money for 300 A. in Bute Co. on NS Reedy Creek, SS Little Fishing Creek, adj. CHARLES JAMES, ROBERTSON, RICHARD BEARDIN, JOHN JONES, WILLIAM PERSON & GILES DUBERY. Wit: SAML. HARPER, BURGES REEVES. Proved by SAMUEL HARPER, Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 13 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 219. 16 February 1775. ZACHARIAH YARBROUGH to JAMES BARROW, both of Bute Co. 40 Pds. Procl. money for 50 A. in Bute Co. on Sycamore Creek, to Great Fork Branch. Wit: GREEN HILL, WM. GREEN. Proved by GREEN HILL, Esq., Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 14 April 1775, as deed from ZACHARIAH YARBROUGH to "JAMES YARBROU"(?), by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 220. 14 December 1773. RICHARD CONYEARS to BENJAMIN SEAWELL, JR., both of Bute Co. 170 Pds. Va. money for 350 A. in Bute Co. on ES Bear Swamp. Wit: GREEN HILL, WILLIAM GREEN, JAMES BARROW. Proved by GREEN HILL, Esq., Bute Feb. Ct. 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 14 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 221. 3 January 1775. BENJAMIN SEAWELL(SEAWILL) to GREEN HILL, both of Bute Co. 170 Pds. Va. money for 350 A. in Bute Co. on ES Bear Swamp. Wit: JOSIAH READICK, WILLIAM CONYERS. Proved by JOSIAH READICK, Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 14 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 222. 24 September 1772. THOMAS HARTON to JAMES RONALDSON & CO., of Bute Co. 50(40?) Pds. Procl. money, with interest, for Mortgage on l0 cows & calves & land in Bute Co. (amount not given) where sd. HARTON now lives, adj. CHARLES JOHNSON, JAMES PAINE, WILLIAM PICKREL, ISAAC ACRE & JOHN AUSTIN FINNEY. Wit: THOS. MILLER,JR. Proved by THOMAS MILLER,JR., Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 14 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 224. ll June 1774. THOMAS JONES to JAMES RONALDSON & CO., of Bute Co. To secure debt of 48 Pds:13 Sh: 1 farthing Va. money, with interest, Mortgage on Livestock, household goods & appurtenances & 120 A. in Bute Co., adj. JOHN JONES, THOMAS GLOVER & DAVID KING & on road from land of FREDERICK MALONE to Blacks Ferry. Wit: THOMAS MILLER,JR., JOHN KING ROSSER, MARY MILLER, Proved by THOMAS MILLER,JR., Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 15 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 225. 14 December 1774. JEREMIAH BUSH & SARAH, his wife, to CAJABETH WHITE, all of Bute Co. 45 Pds. Va. money for 159 A. in Bute Co. on ES Sixpound Creek, excepting one acre at Bush's Mill, formerly property of JOHN BUSH, father of JEREMIAH BUSH, adj. HAWKINS & NATT. Wit: THOMAS MILLER,SR., THOMAS MILLER,JR. Proved by THOMAS MILLER, Bute February Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 15 April 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 227. 20 December 1774. LODWICK ALFORD,JR., of Bute Co., to WILLIAM ROSS, of Edgecomb Co. 80 Pds. Procl. money for 230 A. in Bute Co. on BS Turkey Creek, part of a grant from JOHN EARL GRANVILLE CARTERET (sic). Wit: LODK. ALFORD,SR., WILLIAM TRUELOVE, DREWR! ALFORD. Proved by LODWICKALFORD,SR., Bute May Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 19 May 1775, JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 228. 17 October 1774. JAMES PASCHAL(PASCHEL) to JOHN CHADWICK,JR., both of Bute Co. 40 Pds. Va. money for 150 A. in Bute Co. along Coty.(Country?) Line & waters of Deep Creek, adj. SAML. PASCHEL, JAMES PASCHAL, GEORGE WILSON, CRAWFORD BUCHANAN & WILLIAM KEY. Wit: JOHN CHADWICK,SR., FINNEL MARKS, GEORGE WILLSON. Proved by JOHN CHADWICK,SR., Bute May Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 5 June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 229. 5 May 1775. GEORGE BLEDSO & JANE, his wife, to THOMAS HILL, both of Bute Co. 50 Pds. Va. money for 120 A. in Bute Co., where sd. BLEDSO now lives, adj. BROWNIN WILLIAMS, to Lyons Creek. Wit: BEN HILL, MOLLEY HILL.Ack: by GEORGE BLEDSO & JANE, his wife, she first consenting in private examination, Bute May Ct.1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 5 May 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON,P.R.
DB-5, page 230. 8 May 1775. NATHANIEL JARROTT, of Bute Co., to JOHN FINCH, of Edgecomb. 20 Pds. Procl. money for 100 A. in Bute Co. on Sims Road along County Line, adj. THOMAS SMITH. Wit: JOHN HOPKINS, WILLIAM SPEARS, Proved by JOHN HOPKINS, Bute May Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 5 June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 231. 14 April 1775. WILLIAM FERREL(L) (FERRIL(L)) to JOSIAH REDDICK (READICK), both of Bute Co. For 140 Pds. Procl. money, with interest, Mortgage on 640 A. where 1 now live, livestock, including 2 mares had of ELISA SUMNER & JAMES SHEPPERD, furniture & all goods & chattles. Wit: JAS. MARTIN, MICHAEL DENT. Proved by JAMES MARTIN, Bute May Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 5 June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-51 page 232. 23 November 1774. JAMES GRAY(GREY), Planter, to MATTHEW ORGAN, both of Bute Co. llO Pds. Va. money for 410 A. in Bute Co. on branches of Little Shocco & Sandy Creeks, adj. CHRISTOPHER FOSTER, PINAL, DAVIS, WARD & MARTIN, bought from WILLIAM MARTIN in 1765. Wit: JOHN GIBBS, CHRISTOPHER FOSTER, Proved by JOHN GIBBS, Bute May Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 5 June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 233. 20 November 1774. CHARLES IVOY to THOMAS BELL, both of Bute Co. 20 Pds. for 100 A. on ES Little Bear Swamp, adj. MEACON, part of an EARL GRANVILLE grant to JOHN SURLIVANT. Wit: WILLIAM DENSON, WILLIAM SOLOMON. Proved by WILLIAM DENSON, Bute May Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 6 June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 234. 18 November 1774. JOHN YARBROUGH to WILLIAM DENSON, both of Bute Co. To secure debt of 31 Pds:8 Sh:ld. Procl. money, with interest, Mortgage on 3 negroes (by name), Livestock (giving brands), household goods & Chattles, crop of corn & 200 A. in Bute Co. on SS Segemore Creek to Bishops Branch & Rockey Branch, adj. WILLIAM GREEN. Wit: ELY ELET, WILLIAM WOOD, BRITTAIN WOOD. Proved by ELT ELI, Bute May Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 6 June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 236. ll October 1773, SARAH WINSTON, of Bute Co., to THOMAS: DICKERSON. Gift(?) of 100 A. in Bute Co. adj. GEORGE WINSTON, NATHAN THOMAS, JAMES BETTICE(?), JOHN DENT, reserving lifetime interest.� Wit:JOHN DICKERSON, JNO. PEACE,JR. Proved by JOHN DICKERSON, Bute May Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 7 June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 237. 4 November 1774. JOHN ARNOLD to GEORGE TASSIE, both of Bute Co. 53 Pds:6 Sh:8d. Procl. money for 640 A. in Bute Co. on SS Little Buffaloe Creek, to Buffalow Creek, adj. WILLIAM BROGDON, JAMES WOOTEN & CHARLES LYLES. Wit: CHARLES GALBRAITH, ALEXR. SCHEVIZ(?) Proved by CHARLES GALBRAITH, Bute May Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 7 June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 239. 4 May 1775. JOHN ROSSER KING to ROBERT CALLIER. To secure debt of 20 Pds. Procl, money, with interest, Mortgage on 100 A. on Reedy Branch adj. HENSELL. Wit: ROBERT CALLIER,JR., JAMES EMMERSON, Proved by ROBERT CALLIER,JR., Bute May Court, 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: l0 June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 241. 4 April 1775. JOHN HAWKINS to ROBERT CALLER. To secure debt of 21 Pds:2 Sh:8d. Va. money, with interest, Mortgage on 120 A. on SS Deep Creek, adj. JOSEPH BURCHET, NANEY WOOD & JOHN TWITTT. Wit: JOHN DAVIS, ROBERT CALLER,JR. Proved by ROBERT CALLIER,JR., Bute May Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH,' C.C. Reg: l0 June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 242. 26 November 1774. KILLIS BALLARD to DAVID KING, of Bute Co. To secure debt of 23 Pds:6 Sh: Va. money, or Procl. money at 33 1/3 %, with interest & expenses, Mortgage on 100 A. in Bute Co. to Great Reedy Branch, adj. MATTHEW ROBERTSON. Wit: THOMAS MILLER, FREDK. MALONE, WILLIAM GILREATH, Proved by THOS. MILLER, Bute May Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: l0 June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5. page 244. 8 April 1775. LEWIS KIMBALL(KIMBELL) to THOMAS LEACH, both of Bute Co. 22 Pds:13:4d. Va. money for 100 A. in Bute Co. adj. CALLOR, DUKE, MOORE & SAILS. Wit: THOS. MACHEN, ROBERT CALLER. Proved by THOMAS MACHEN, Bute May Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: ll June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON,P.R.
DB-5, page 244. 7 November 1774. RICHARD MOORE to LEWIS KIMBELL(KIMBALL), both of Bute Co. 50 Pds. for 100 A. in Bute Co. adj. CALLER, DUKE, MOORE & SAILES. Wit: DIXON MARSHALL, DRURY KIMBELL. Proved by DIXON MARSHALL, Bute May Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: ll June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 245. 6 November 1773. JACOB CROCKER to JESSE B(R)OON, both of Bute Co. 50 Pds. Va. money for 100 A. in Bute Co. on SS Sandy Creek, to Causey Branch. Wit: WILLIAM DENSON, WILLIAM JACKSON, MOSES JOYNER, Proved by WILLIAM DENSON, Bute May Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: ll June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 246. 10 May 1775. JACOB BASS & ANNE, his wife, to PRESLEY NELMS, all of Bute Co. 553 Pds:5 Sh:5d. Procl. money for 245 A. in Bute Co., excepting 3 A. where William Walker's Meeting House stands, in 2 tracts, on BS Sandy Creek, from the Mill Stone near Lawsons Old Mill to Cawsway Branch & Gum Branch, adj. RAINWATER. Wit: THOMAS MACHEN. Ack: by JACOB BASS & ANNE, his wife, she first consenting in private examination, Bute May Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: ll June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5. page 248. 8 May 1775. JAMES ARENOLL(AR(E)NALL, AR(E)NOLD) & MARY, his wife, to SOLOMON AR(E)NOLD(ARENOLL), all of Bute Co. 20 Pds. Va. money for300 A. in Bute Co. on SS Sandy Creek, adj. JOHN ESTES & BENJA. WARD. Wit: JOHN ESTES, THOS. ARENOLL. Proved by JOHN ESTES, Bute May Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: ll June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5. page 249. 18 January 1775. THOMAS WORLEY to THOMAS GAY, both of Bute Co. 50 Pds. for 140 A. in Bute Co. on NS Dinbys (Dambas) Branch, adj. DINBEY(DAMBA), JOHN HUBBARD & THOMAS GAY. Wit: DANIEL HARRIS, JOHN GAY, Proved by DANIEL HARRIS, Bute May Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 12 June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5. page 250. 4 May 1775. JAMES HARDWICK to ARON HARDWICK, both of Bute Co., Parish of St. Johns. 20 Pds. Va. money for 50 A. in Bute Co. on ES Hawtree Creek adj. PHIL ROBERTS, ARON HARDWICK & JOHN SHEARIN, up Cawsey Branch. Wit: THOS. MACHEN, HENRY FOOTE. Proved by HENRY FOOTE, Bute May Court 1775,BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 12 June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5. page 251. 27 February 1773. WILLIAM MERRI(O)TT(MARRI(O)TT) to JAMES WILSON, both of Bute Co. 180 Pds. Va. money for 287 A. in Bute Co. adj. sd. WILSON, COL. HAWKINS, CAPT. BULLOCK & Leasd. Land of DAWSON. Wit: JAMES LYNCH, KITCHEN PRIM. Proved by KITCHEN PRIM, Bute May Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 12 June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5. page 252. 29 March 1775. JOHN BAILEY & ELIZABETH, his wife, to DORSON VALLENDIGHAM(VALLANDIGHAM), both of Bute Co. 50 Pds. Va. money for 120 A. in Bute Co. adj. LISTER & MARQUE(MARCASS), subject only to Quitrents. Wit: WILLIAM GUY, JOHN SHORT, JOHN WATSON. Proved by WILLIAM GUY, Bute May Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 12 June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5. gage 253. 25 April 1775. WILLIAM JACKSON, of Bute Co., to SAMUEL HARRIS, of Wake Co. 100 Pds. Procl. money for 120 A. in Bute Co. on NS Little Creek. Wit: KITCHEN PRIM, THOMAS JOHNES. Proved by KITCHEN PRIM, Bute May Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C,C. Reg: 12 June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 254. ll May 1775. LEWIS KIMBALL(KIMBELL) to ROBERT CALL(I)ER,JR., both of Bute Co. 50 Pds. Procl. money for 100 A. in Bute Co. on Peach Orchard Branch to Reedy Branch. Wit: DAVID TANNER. Proved by DAVID TANNER, Bute May Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 13 June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 255. 14 October 1773. GILES(JILES) DUBERY(DEWBERY), of Bute Co., to RICHARD HAMBLET, of Hallifax Co. 100 Pds. Va. money for 170 A. in Bute Co. on SS Little Fishing Creek, adj. WILLIAM PERSON & WILLIAM MAY. Wit: J.WYOTT, JEREMIAH NEALE, WILL EDMUNDS. Proved by JEREMIAH NEALE, Bute May Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 14 June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5. page 256. 6 March 1775. CHAMBERLAIN HUDSON to SAMUEL HARPER, both of Bute Co, 100 Pds. Va. money for 140 A. in Bute Co. on NS Reedy Creek adj. RICHARD BEARDIN(G), JONES, WM. PERSON & GILES DUBERY, on NS the Road & up the Road. Wit: JAMES DEARDIN, SARAH DEARDIN. Ack: by CHAMBERLAIN HUDSON, Bute May Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 15 June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 257. 27 November 1774. JOHN BEALE to THOMAS BELL, both of Bute Co. 300 Pds. for 834 A. in 2 adj. tracts in Bute Co, Parish of St. John:1.) 400 A. on ES Giles Creek, bought from MATTW. MACMILLING; 2 .) 434 A., bought from JOHN HUCKABY & adj. RUSSIL, MACMILLION, REALY & CURTACE. Wit: BETTY SCOTT. Proved by BETTY SCOTT, Bute May Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 15 June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 258, 6 May 1775. NATHAN THOMAS to BENJA. WRIGHT, both of Bute Co. ll8 Pds. Procl. money for 200 A. in Bute Co. on BS Brandy Creek, adj. JOHN GREEN & WILLIAM WHITE, part of a tract where sd. THOMAS formerly lived. Wit: MICHAEL DENT, BENJA. MORGAN. Proved bY MICHAEL DENT, Bute May Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 15 June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 259. 20 July 1773. JAMES MILL(E)S, of Bute Co., to PETER RANDOLPH BLAND, of Va. To secure debt of 45 Pds:18 Sh: Va. money, with interest, Mortgage on 200 A. in Bute Co. on NS Sandy Creek which JAMES MILLS bought from GEORGE WOLEOCKSON. Wit: BENJAMIN COCKRAM, ARABELLA BRACE MILLS, PHILLIS BASSES MILLES. Ack: by JAMES MILLES, Bute May Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 15 June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 260. 23 February 1775. THOMAS BELL, of Bute Co., to ISAAC COLLIER, of Brunswick Co., Va. 400 Pds. Procl. money for 2 adj. tracts in Parish of St. Johns, Bute Co., 834 A.: 1.) 400 A. on ES Giles Creek, bought from JOHN BEALE who had bought it from MATTHEW McMILLION; 2.) 434 A. bought from JOHN BEALE who had bought it from JOHN HUCKABY, adj. RUSSELL, McMILLION, RAYLOR & CURTAS. Wit: JOHN ROBINSON, JOHN EDWARDS. Ack: by THOMAS BELL, Esq., Bute May Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 15 June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 261. 12 May 1775. JETHRO SUMNER, Sheriff, to WILLIAM ROSE, Merchant, both of Bute Co. 130 A. on SS Reedy Creek sold by Order of Bute Co. Court, in name of the KING, for judgment against WILLIAM HANSELL for debt due ALLAN LOVE & CO.; noone appearing at sale, l0 Feb. 1773, WILLIAM ROSE agreed,. with consent of WILLIAM HENSELL, to give 2/3 valuation for land, amounting to 44 Pds:9 Sh: Procl. money. Court Order dated 27 June 1772. No witnesses. Ack: by JETHRO SUMNER, Sheriff, Bute May Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 15 June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 262. ll August 1774. WADDINGTON ABBOT,SR. to JOHN HAMILTON& CO., all of Bute Co. To secure debt of 175 Pds:10 Sh: Procl. money, with interest, Mortgage on a negro woman bought from WILLIAM HENDRY & 237 A. in Bute Co. on Sycamore Creek where sd. ABBOT now lives, adj. WM. HILL, JESSE BIRD & JAMES BARROW. Wit: JOHN WEBB, W. HINDRIE. Proved by WILLIAM HINDRIE, Bute May Ct. 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 15 June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 264. 22 April 1775. DAVID WALKER, of Bute Co., to THOMAS SHELLEY, of Isle of Wight Co., Va. 200 Pds. Procl. money for 50OA. in Bute Co. on which sd. WALKER now lives, on NS Sandy Creek, from mouth of Gum Branch to the Ivey Cliff, adj. NELMS, CARLILE, formerly HAWLEY, STANFORD, WILLIAM VINCENT, CARR & EDWARDS. Wit: HENRY HILL, JOHN NORWOOD. Proved by HENRY HILL, Esq., Bute May Ct.1775.BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 15 June 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON,P.R.
DB-5, page 265. 19 May 1774. PHILLEMON HAWKINS to his Son PHILLEMON HAWKINS,JR., both of Bute Co. For love, etc., Gift of 700 A. in Bute Co. on SS Linches Creek adj. DANIEL JONES. Wit: JNO.WILLIAMS, LEN H. BULLOCK. Proved by JNO.WILLIAMS, Bute Aug. Ct.1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: l0 SePt.1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 267. 6 August 1774. EMANUEL FORKNER(FOLKNER) & ELIZABETH, his wife,of Bute Co., to their daughter ANN HOWELL, of Granville Co. For love, etc., Gift of 100 A. in Bute Co. on SS Sandy Creek, NS road from Granville Court House to Bute Court House, an EARL GRANVILLE grant. Wit: PHIL HAWKINS,JR., MOSES FORKNER. Proved by PHILLEMON HAWKINS,JR. (Place & time not given) BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: l0 Oct. 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 268.- 15 June 1775. PHILLIP BURFORD, of Bute Co., to CHARLES DAVIS, of Meclingburg Co., Va. 640 Pds. Procl. money for 520 A. in Bute Co. on NS Smith Creek, up Round Hill Branch to the Country Line, adj. COLSON & WOOD, all of a tract taken up by WILLIAM EATON, dec'd, except lO0 A. he sold to DANIEL COLSON25 March 1749. Wit: THOS.TWITTY, BILLY G.GOOCH, PETER TWITTY. Ack :by PHIL BURFORD, Esq., Aug. Ct.1775. BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: l0 0ct.1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 269. Certificate from WILLIAM JOHNSON, Esq. as to examination of MART, wife of NATHL. BULLOCK, in which she freely relinquished dower rights in land formerly sold to WILLIAM SPRUNT. Bute Aug. Ct. 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Certificate Reg: l0 October 1775, by JAS. JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 270. 7 January 1774. JOHN HUDSON, of Bute Co., to SAMUEL HARPER, of Halifax Co. 20 Pds. Procl. money for 60 A. in Bute Co. on NS Reedy Creek. Wit: SPENCER SNOW, HOWELL MANGUM, CHAMBERLAIN HUDSON. Proved by CHAMBERLAIN HUDSON, Bute Aug. Ct.1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 11 0ct.1775, JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 272. 17 February 1775. EDWARD COOL(L)EY & ANN, his wife, of Bute Co., to JEREMIAH STEVENS, of Halifax Co. 160 Pds. Procl. money (& payment of Quitrents for 200 A. in Bute Co. on ES Cyprous Swamp adj. THOMAS JONES; he is to get a deed to adj. 600 A. at his own proper cost. Wit: MOSES JOYNER, JOHN COOLLEY, JAMES HOBES, ISAAC PYSEN. Proved by MOSES JOYNER, Bute August Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: ll October 1775, by JAS. JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 273. 4 April 1775. FRANCIS MABRY to BENJAMIN SEAWELL, both of Bute Co. 100 Pds. Procl. money for 200 A. in Bute Co. on SS Tar R., from Buffealo Creek to the Line Branch & up the River, adj. PARK, where sd. MABRY now lives. Wit: JOHN GWIN, ELIZABETH GWIN. Proved by JOHN GWUINN, Bute August Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: ll October 1775, by JAS. JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 275. 28 January 1775. JOSEPH BISHOP to BENJAMIN SEAWELL, both of Bute Co. 133 Pds:6 Sh:8d. Procl. money for 157 A. in Bute Co., part of an EARL GRANVILLE grant to WM.RUSSELL 6 Feb. 1762. Wit: GREEN HILL, INNEY(?) BISHOP, Proved by GREEN HILL, Esq., Bute August Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: ll October 1775, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 277. 29 April 1775. JOHN SHEARIN,SR. to MOSES SHEARRIN, both of Bute Co., Parish of Saint Johns. 25 Pds. Current money for 320 A. in Bute Co. on WS Lyons Creek, where sd. MOSES lives. Wit: JAMES HARDWICK, WILLIAM ACRE, SARAH BOHANON. Proved by WILLIAM ACREE, Bute August Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: ll October 1775, by JAS. JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 279. 28 February 1775. SAMUEL PASCHAL to his son WILLIAM PASCHAL, both of Bute Co. For love, etc., Gift of 245 A. in Bute Co. on ES Smiths Creek, to Deep Creek, adj. THOS. PASCHAL, JAMES PASCHAL, CALLER, ANN WOOD, PHILLIP BURFORD. Wit: THOMAS PASCHAL, MICHAEL WOOD. GEORGE TAYLOR, Proved by MICHAEL WOOD, Bute August Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 12 October 1776 (sic), by JAS. JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 281. 22 November 1774. WILLIAM PACE, of Weak(sic) Co., to WILLIAM FISH, of Bute Co. 20 Pds. Procl. money for 75 A. in Bute Co. on SS Crooked Creek, part of a grant to sd. PACE 1 Nov. 1752, on Tants Spring Branch & Paces Spring Branch, adj. TANT. Wit: JOHN WILLIAMS, FLOYD WILLIAMS. Proved by JOHN WILLIAMS, Bute Aug. Ct. 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 12 Oct. 1775, by JAS. JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 283. 19 November 1774. JOHN WILLIAMS to WILLIAM FISH, both of Bute Co. 66 Pds:13 Sh:4d. Procl. money for 120 A. in Bute Co. on SS Crooked Creek to Great Branch, adj. THOMAS ARNAL, part of a grant, l0 May 1744, to OSBON HONEYCUT & sold to LLOYD WILLIAMS. Sd. WILLIAMS to pay back Quitrents. Wit: WM. ANDERWS, LYDIA ANDREWS. Ack: by JOHN WILLIAMS, Bute August Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 12 October 1775- by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 285. 12 April 1775. JOHN ALFORD & CHLOE ALFORD to JACOB HARTSFIELD, both of Bute Co. 16 Pds. Procl. money (& Quitrents) for 90 A. on SS Crooked Creek, adj. old line of JULIUS ALFORD & WILLIAM WOMICK, part of an EARL GRANVILLE grant to JULIAS ALFORD & part of land left to sd. JOHN ALFORD by will of his father JULIAS ALFORD. Wit: JULIUS ALFORD, JOHN FERRELL, REBECCA FERRELL, JOHN WILLIAMS. Proved by JOHN WILLIAMS, Bute August Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 12 October 1775, by JAS. JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 288. 22 December 1772. JOHN RIGAN, of Bute Co., to JAMES BASKETT. 25 Pds. Va. money for 121 A. in Bute Co. on BS Great Fishing Creek, crossing at Piney Branch, adj. WILLIAMS. Wit: JOHN BOWDOWN, PETER RIGAN, Proved by JOHN BOWDOWN, Bute August Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 12 October 1775, by JAS. JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 289. 5 January 1775. HARRISON MACON to BENJAMIN SEAWELL, both of Bute Co. 500 Pds. Va. money for 400 A. in Bute Co. on NS Tar River, adj. POPE, below West Cabbins, granted to HENRY SIMMS at Newbern 20 April 1745. Wit: THO. LEACH, JAMES RANSOM,JR. Proved by JAMES RANSOM,JR., Bute August Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 12 October 1775, by JAS. JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 291. 5 August 1774. JOSHUA CAPPS & LUCREATA, his wife, to CHARLES BARTHOLOMEW, all of Bute Co. 50 Pds. Va. money for 150 A. in Bute Co. on NS Buffelow Branch to a Cart Path(Parth). Wit: JAMES MARRITT, SALLEY CAPPS. Ack: by JOSHUA CAPPS, Bute August Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 12 October 1775, by JAS. JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 293. 27 January 1775. FRANCIS CAPPS to CHARLES BARTHOLOMEW (BARTHOLEMY, BERTHOLEMY), both of Bute Co. 6 Pds. Current money for 20 A. in Bute Co. on Buffelow Branch, adj. sd. BARTHOLEMY & JOHN AUSTIN FINIE. Wit: THOMAS CAPPS, CLUP CAPPS. Ack: by FRANCIS CAPPS, Bute August Court 1775,. BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 12 October 1775, by JAS. JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 295. l0 March 1775. THOMAS HILL, JR. & REBECCA, his wife, to WILLIAM JOHNSON, Guardian etc., in trust for WILLIAM & JAMES JOHNSON, Orphans of SUGAN JOHNSON, dec'd. 50 Pds. Va. money for right of Dower in lands of SUGAN JOHNSON, dec'd. Wit: JAS. JOHNSON, TABITHA JOHNSON, MARMADUKE JOHNSON. Proved by JAMES JOHNSON, Bute August Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 14 October 1775, by JAS. JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 297. 15 November 1775. JOHN HAWKINS to PHILEMON HAWKINS, both of Bute Co. 50 Pds. Procl. money for 100 A. in Bute Co. at mouth of Wattury Branch where it empties into Roanoak R., adj. COLEMAN & sd. JOHN & PHIL HAWKINS. Wit: PHIL. HAWKINS,JR., WILLIAM NEALE,SR. Ack: by JOHN HAWKINS, Esq., Bute Nov. Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 14 December 1775, by JAS. JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 298. 7 November 1774. DAVID MIMS to HENRY HILL, both of Bute Co. To secure debt of 26 Pds:13 Sh:4d. Procl. money(Not completed. Nothing missing from book at this point & no explanation.)
DB-5, page 299. l0 August 1771. THOMAS MULLINS(MULLINGS) to THOS. BELL, both of Bute Co. 200 Pds. Va. money for 3 adj. tracts in Parish of Saint Johns, Bute Co.: 1.) 200 A. on Sedar (Cedar) Creek, bought from OSBURN JEFFREYS 1 June 1756; 2.) 320 A., being remainder of the tract sold to DANIEL WYATT by MULLINGS; 3.) 500 A. entered & surveyed by receipt from BENJAMIN PERSON. Wit: DANL. POTTER, JOHN DAVIS. Proved by JOHN DAVIS, Bute November Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 14 December 1775, by JAS. JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 301. THOMAS HILL, of Halifax Co. to his son HENRY HILL. 9 Oct. 1775. For love, etc., Gift of 1,155 A. in Bute Co., 3 adj. tracts on SS Tarr River:1.) 150 A., bought from JOSEPH MONTFORT, Esq., on the River & granted to JOSEPH JOHN ALSTON in 1743; 2.) 360 A., also bought from JOSEPH MONTFORT, Esq., on Long Branch & Wolf Pitt Branch & to the River, adj. THOMAS COOK, MOSES SMITH & sd. ALSTON to whom it, also, was granted; 3.) on the River & adj. ALSTON, COOK, JONES & PERRY, an EARL GRANVILLE grant to JOSEPH HACKNEY 1 March 1762 & bought from JAMES MERONY Wit: BURRELL PERRY,JR., RICHARD HILL. Proved by BURRELL PERRY,JR., Bute Nov. Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 20 Dec. 1775, by JAS.JOHNSON,P.R.
DB-5, page 304. 20 September 1775. RICHARD COLEMAN, SR., of Tryon Co., to JOHN COLEMAN, of Bute Co. 50 Pds. Va. money for 300 A. in Bute Co. on SS Roanoak River at mouth of Rockey Branch, adj. COL. HAWKINS & MOSELEY, bought from JOHN HAWKINS & the part where JOHN MOSELEY,JR. now lives. Wit: JOHN WEBB, JOEL BLACKWELL, JOSHUA KELLY. Proved by JOSHUA KELLY, Bute November Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 14 October (sic) 1775, by JAS. JOHNSON, P.R. ,, A check of the deeds proved at the Bute Co. Court
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DB-5, page 311. 27 September 1775. WILLIAM DAVIS to JAMES MARTIN, both of Bute Co. To secure debt of 22 Pds:lO Sh: Procl. money, with interest & expenses, Mortgage on 313 A. in Bute Co. on SS Tar River, adj. WILLM. DAVIS, WM. WINSTON &FROHOCK, where WM. DAVIS now lives. Wit: BENJA. EAVES, RICHD. CLOPTON, Proved by BENJAMIN EAVES, Bute November Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 13 February 1776, by JAMES JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 313. 29 December 1774. JOSEPH PERRY, Planter, of Wake Co. to JOSEPH NORRIS, of Bute Co. 15 Pds. Procl. money (& payment of Annual Quitrents) for 50 A. in Bute Co. on SS Flat Rock Creek, adj. JOHN MARTIN & JOSEPH NORRIS. Wit: ROBERT NORRIS, JOHN PERRY. Proved by ROBERT NORRIS, Bute November Court 1775, BENJ. McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 13 February 1776, by JAS. JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 315. 3 April 1773. RICHARD UPCHURCH, Planter, of Wake Co., to JOS. REDDICK, Mercht., of Bute Co. 60 Pds. Procl. money (& Quitrents to become due) for 200 A. in Bute Co. on NS Crooked Creek, adj. FLOYD WILLIAMS. Wit: JNO. ALFORD, GREEN HILL. Proved by GREEN HILL, Bute November Court 1775, BENJ. McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 13 February 1776, by JAS. JOHNSON, P.R.
DB-5, page 317. 5 July 1774. JOHN HAWKINS to WYATT HAWKINS, his son, both of Bute Co. For paternal love & affection & l0 Pds. Sterling money, 100 A. in fork of Smith & Deep Creeks, from a branch at lower side of plantation where sd. WYATT HAWKINS formerly lived to where the branch empties into Deep Creek, adj. BURFORD. Wit: PHIL BURFORD, THOMAS TWITTY,JR., DANL. BURFORD. Proved by DANIEL BURFORD, Bute November Court 1775, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 13 Feb.1776, JAS.JOHNSON, P.R.
END OF BUTE CO., N.C. DEEDS REGISTERED IN DEED BOOK 5, Warren Co., N.C. Registry. Deed Book 5 ends with page 321 and contains 3 Warren Co. deeds which will be given, chronologically in a later volume of this series.