p43 – 1808 -State of North Carolina Wayne County Agreeable to an Order ipaid for the county Court of Wayne to us Directed loe have proceeded to lay off all of to Mrs Sasser widow of James Saser died the following are teler & provisions for her and her familys support for one year to toet 2000lbs of Pork bq bbles born 75 lb of sugar two mack of blace fodder 15 Bushels of wheat one bushel plase suede 6 bushels oats 8 bushels of peas 7 potate plantains 3 bushels salt 10 lbs coffee 1 lb tea and 5 lbs shorn cotton All which is submitted March 8th 1808 In o C Pinder E Stocumb P Collier Sampson Lane
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Arthur Sasser
Edith Sasser
Eli Sasser
Henry Sasser
James Henry Sasser
John Sasser Jr.
Josiah Sasser
Lewis Sasser
Martha Sasser
Pherebah Sasser
Richard Sasser
S. A. Sasser
Wiley B. Sasser
William Sasser
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An inventory of a small parsel of my Husbs Estate that have come to my notice? since I returned my inventory to count one mare and two judges
July 9, 1782
Edith Sasser. Adm.
Josiah wise is constituted and appointed guardian to James Sasser, a Minor Orphan; now if the said Josiah Wisse … improving the estate of the said Nancy Sasser that shall come into his possession for the benefit of the said Nancy Sasser until she shall arrive at full age …
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Josiah Wise Guard. Bond
Nancy Sasser Minor Jany 1790
The report of the commitee on J. Wise on the estate of Anne Sasser
Jan 1804
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA . To the Sheriff of Wayne County , GREETING :
YOU are hereby commanded to take the body of Philip Rayford & John Fellow late of Wayne County Gent if to be found in your bailiwick , and their safely keep so that you have them before the Justices of the county court of Pleas and Quarter – Sessions to be held for the county of Wayne at the court – house in Waynesboro on the Second Monday in April next then and there to answer Richard Caswell assignee of Edith Sasser adm to the estate of Wm Sasser Dec’d of a plea of trespass on the Case & Damage Fifty(?)
Herein fail not , and have you then and there this writ . Witness James Cobb Clerk of the said Court , at Waynesboro the 15th day of January in the year of the independence of the said State , Anno Domini 1789 on the 16th day of January 1789 James Cobb C. C by R Caswell
In the name of God Amen
I Edith Sasser of Johnston County and State of North Carolina being very sick and weak in body but of sound and perfect mind and memory blessed be God do this 14th day of July in the year of our Lord 1816 . make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner following that is to say , after paying my Just debts I give to my sister Nanny Sasses one shilling Item , I give to my sister Sally Sasser one shilling Sam . I give to my brother Josiah Sasser one shilling Item , I give to my sister Elizabeth Safer one Shilling Item , I give to my sister Sally Sale one shelling Item , I give to my sister Penny Sasser one shilling Item . I give to my sister Brady Sasser one shilling and all the residue remainder of my property or Estate of whatsoever kind it be I give to my chosen Liledy Sasser – And I hereby make and ordain my worthy friends Henry Sasser and Joseph Bozell Executors of this my last Will and Testament in witness whereof I the said Edith Soper Super have to this my last Will held Testament set my hand and seal the day and year above written Signed , sealed , published and declared by the said Edith after the Testator as her last Will and Testament in the presence of us who were present at the time of signing & sealing thereof Thomas Kirby Charles Kirby Edith Sasser Mariah Rose Johnston County August Term 1816 Then was the above Will Exhibited in open Court for probate which was duly procean of admitted Recorded Sander all An Inventory of the Estate of Henry Powell decd taken this first day of March 1816 1 Salt Marter ┃ Note against Jonathan Britt 7 Chairs for $ 7175 – 2 Bridle bill ┃ Note against Redden Johnson 2 tea spoons Cup & Ivan piece of Looking caps 2 axes for $ 17.37 2 Notes against Cader Farmer one for $ 16 the other $ 26 10 dollars in Cash Note against Allen Collins Stock lock for for $ 1.35 cts in Box note against N W Bryan for $ 11 . 2 Horses of Saddles Writing Desk purter plates ough has traces forks Small or dollars cash but to John Farmer by order of Cader Farrer — Note against W Bryan for $ 17
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Will of Edith Sasser In the name of God Amen I Edith Sasses of Johnston County and State of North Carolina being very sickly and weakly in body but of sound and perfect mind and memory blessed be God do this 14th of July in the year of our Lord 1816 make and publish this my last will and testament in manner following that is to say after paying just debts
I give to my sister Nanny Sasser one shilling
I give to my sister Sally Sasser one shilling
I give to my brother Josiah Sasser one shilling
I give to my sister Elizabeth Sasser one shilling
I give to my sister Ceilly Sasser one shilling
I give to my sister Penny Sasser one shilling give to my sister Beady Sasser one shilling and all the residue or remaining of my property or estate of whatsoever kind it be give to my chosen Lilidy Sasser
And I hereby make and ordain my worthy friends Henry Sasser and Joseph Boyett executors of this my last will and testament in witness whereof I the said Edith Lasser have to this my last will and testament set my hand and seal the day and year above written . Signed sealed published and delivered by the said Edith Sassey the testator as her last will and testament in the presence of us who were present at the time of signing and sealing thereof
Edith Sasser (mark) seal
Thomas Kerby
Charles Kirby
Merica Roe (mark)
Johnston County August term 1815 . Then was the above will exhibited in open court for probate which was duly proven and ordered to be recorded
R. Sanders (?)
Recd. of Hiram J. Ham 16 January 1875, executor of the will of Henry Sasser decd. the sum of fifty dollars it being the full amount left me in said will by the said Henry Sasser dec’d
Elizabeth Herring her mark
Alexander Herring her mark
I Henry Sasser of the county of Wayne and state of North Carolina being of sound mind and memory but consoled to entering the uncertainty of my earthly existence do make and declare this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following that is today.
First That my executor (hereinafter named) shall provide for my body a decent burial suitable to the wishes of my relations and friends and pay all funeral expenses together with my just debts howsoever and to whomsoever owing out of the moneys that may first come into his hands as a part or parcel of my estate
Items I give and devise to my son Eli Sasser all my lands and for him to raise my little daughter Louizer – and my two little sons James Edward Sasser and John Allin Sasser on the same and that he shall pay over to all the children except my son William Henry Sasser say to my daughter Louizer three hundred dollars and to my two sons James E Sasser and John H Sasser Five hundred dollars each as they come of age without interest and that he shall pay to my other four daughters Cuzzey, Eliza, Elizabeth and Beanner Fifty dollars each as he can with convenience, I further reserve my lifetime on said land.
Item I give and divise to my four daughters Cuzzy, Elizer, Elizabeth and Beanner each a Bed and furniture.
Item I give and devise to my son Eli Sasser all my stock of Horses Cattle and Hogs also all my household and kitchen furniture
Item I will and devise to my son William Henry Sasser one Bed and furniture which I loan him and he has in possession
Item I give and devise to my daughter Elizze one dollar and to my son Elisha one dollar and to my son Stephen one dollar and to my daughter Allin Ann one dollar or their lawful heirs
Lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my trusty friend Hiraim Hams my lawful executor to all intents and purposes to execute this my last Will and testament according to the true intent and meaning of the same and every part and clause thereof hereby revoking and declairing utterly void all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made.
In witness whereof I the said Henry Sasser do hereunto set my hand seal this thy 29th day of February A.D. 1812
signed sealed published and
declared by the said Henry Sasser to be his last will and testament in the presents of us who at his request and in his presence do subscribe our names as a witness thereto
R.D. Hinson
BB Daly
1 Guinea Sow & pigs to Isaac Heandley
3 Sows to Richard McKinn
2 ditto & pigs to John Rasberry
1 ditto & ditto to Henry Sasser
2 ditto & 7 shoats to Richard McKinne
4 Shee sows & pigs to Charity Sasser
3 Sows & 14 pigs to Richard McKinne
2 ditto & 13 ditto to Charity Sasser
1 guinea Boar to Asa Jernigan
1 Young Yoke Orean to Charity Sasser
1 old ditto to Joseph Everitt
1 Cart & wheels to Charity Sasser
1 ditto & ditto to Robert Collier
1 pair new cart wheels to Benjn Jernigan
1 Horse to Duraham Graddy
1 ditto to John McKinne
1 Mare to Phillip Hooks
1 Horse to Jesse Ercum?
1 Old Mare to Amos Boyt
1 young Coalt to Robert Collier
1 Horse to Charity Sasser
4 sturs & a bull to Joseph Everitt
1 Small Guinea sow to Arthur Jones
1 ditto to Powell Daivis
1 ditto to John Boyet
1 ditto to Michael Mckinne
1 ditto to Elisha Boyte
1 ditto to Arthur Jones Sr
1 Sow and a boar to William Fellow
87 Head of fat hogs @ 61/pr cur w to Reuben Sanders
2 sows to Asa Jernigan
The second accounts of Sales the estate of James Sasser Decd sold the 15th day of January 1808.
5 bushels of Wheat to J.C. Pender
|5 ditto to John Mckinne
(Pg. 139 – Amount Brought Forward)
5 ditto to John Sasser Junr
5 ditto to Joseph Arnold
5 ditto to John Sasser Junr
5 ditto to Robert Fellow Junr
5 ditto to Weob? Hill
5 ditto to William Fellow
92 ditto Balance to John Sasser Junr
2 Bushels rye to William Fellow
2 ditto to Joseph Arnold
2 ditto to Henry Howell
2 ditto to John Everitt
2 bushels white peas to John Rasberry
2 ditto cow ditto to Elisha Holeand
2 ditto to John Sasser
2 ditto to Joseph Arnold
2 ditto to Robt Fellow Junr
2 ditto Tory peas to Thomast Wigg
2 ditto to William Arnold
2 ditto to Claudeas Hamilton
2 ditto to Robert Fellow
1 ditto Crowders ditto to John McKinne
1 side leather to Claudeas Hamilton
1 ditto to Asa Jones
1 ditto to Claudoias Hamilton
14 head sheep to John Everitt
2 Small Steers to Joseph Everit
1 Cow and Yearling to William Fellow
1 ditto & ditto to Robert Fellow Jr
5 head Young cattle to Samuel Hart
1 cow & yearling to Robt Fellow Jr
1 set of Black smith tools to George Herring
The rents of the land belonging to said estate for the year 1808
The Blackman Plantation to Charity Sasser 35 barrels corn
The third accounts sales of the Estates of James Sasser deceased sold the 8th day March 1808
1 pr Iron Traces to Iyse Sloucmb
1 Iron chain to Robert Collier
(pg. 140 – Amount Brought over)
1 Iron Spade to Joseph Everitt
1 ditto to Ezekiel Sloumb
1 large bare plow to Sampson Lane
2 Old weeding hoes & 2 bolts & Cleveser to Joseph Everitt
1 lot old Iron & C to James Bradberry
1 pair mill Dogs to Ezekel Slowmb
1 Narrow arce to Needham Whitley
1 ditto to Barnaby McKinne Sr
1 Broad Arce to Joseph Everitt
1 Sol Limlets & sow set to Barnaba McKinne
1 Grubing hoe to Sephen Howell
2 ditto to Joseph Everitt
1 iron square & composers to Jes Herring
2 Drawing Knives to Needham Whittey
2 angers & bung screw to Jes Herring
1 Hand saw & pr Heinges to Amos Boyte
1 Carpenters edges to John Everitt
1 grind stone to Benwell Boyte
1 Seythe to Stephen Howell
1 ditto to Benjamin Howell
1 flook plow to George Dean
2 flooks & cutters to Wright Howell
1 ditto & ditto to John Bass
2 cutters to Jesse Sloucmb
1 ditto to Stephen Thompson
3 weeding hoes to John Sasser
3 cutters to Charity Sasser
1 coopers adze 1 carpenter adze 1 Hawhet 1 drawing knife & one ? Iron wedges to ditto
1 bar Iron ? to George Dean
1 Place Iron to Charity Sasser
(pg. 141)
Amount Brought Forward
1 ax & drawing knife to Joseph Everitt
1 jug to William Whittey
1 ditto to Enos Powell
2 ditto to Wibb Hill
A quantity oats @ 6/6 p bushel to John McKinne
1 Barrels Vinegar & molasses to Charity Sasser
6 barrels to Joseph Everitt
2 open headed hogshead to Richard McKinne Sen
1 Barrel & keg to Archelus Howell
3 old Barrels to Charity Sasser
3 Barrels & 2 hogs heads to John Rasberry
3 riddles to Charity Sasser
1 Iron Ditto to Sec Herring
2 riddles to Benjamin Howell
1 Iron Bar to Isaac Handley
4 Barrels to Archules Howell
1 lot coopers ware & safe to Charity Sasser
7 charis to John McKinne
1 Table Case knives & forks to Philip Hooks
1 Saddle & Bridle to Richard McKinne Sen.
1 bed & furniture to John McKinne
1 ditto to Joseph Everitt
1 ditto to Stephen Sasser
1 chest to Charity Sasser
1 linen wheal to ditto
1 chest to Philip Hook
10 chers to Charity Sasser
1 book to Philip Hooks
1 ditto to John Hurst
? Fire dogs to Charity Sasser
(pg. 142)
Amount Brought Forward – The fourth accounts Sales of the estate of James Sassers deceased sold the 9 day of March 1808
1 lots of books to Philip Hooks
1 ditto to Barnaby Mckinne, Sen
1 ditto to John Everitt
1 dish to Joseph Everitt
1 looking glass to Charity Sasser
1 small ditto to Benjm Vinson Junr
1 set razors 1 strap shaving bore & hone to Charity Sasser
7 nails to Joseph Everitt
4 yr chards & 2 wool wheels to Charity Sasser
1 large pot and hooks to Joseph Everitt
1 small ditto to Benjm Vinson Jun
1 rash and 3 files and 7 fish hooks to James Jones
1 lot pewter 1 bread tray and shears to Archelus Howell
1 Dutch woven frying pan & brand Iron to John Howell Junr
1 pr large steelyards to Charity Sasser
1 tub 2 poles and 1 piggin to Stephen Howell
Hand mill to Joseph Everitt
1 Cherer to Joshua Hines
1 wool wheel to Richard McKinne Junr
1 Barrel to Benjamin Howell
1 Grind stone to Charity Sasser
5 Barrels con @ 28/p. Barrel to Benjamin Vinson Junr
5 ditto to Hardy Cooper
(pg. 143) Amount Brought Forward
5 ditto & 1 bushel @ ditto to Jesse Croom
5 ditto ditto to George Herring
72 ditto ditto to Cullen Smith
22 ditto ditto to John Worrel
5 ditto ditto to John Rasberry
5 ditto to George Herring
4 ditto & 2 bushels ditto to Joshua Hines
10 ditto ditto to Henry Howell
5 ditto ditto to Major Howell
5 ditto ditto to Rolen Coley
1 slack of fodder @ 5/ p 100 wt to Stephen Howell
1 ditto to Cullen Blackmon
1 top stack fodder to Washington Hooks
1 ditto to Joshua Hines
1 ditto to Joseph Everit
1 chari & Harness to Charity Sasser
2 cow hides to Richard McKinne Ju
1 cutting bore to John Hours
1 buck skin to Negro Peter
1 Curring Knife & steel to Charity Sasser
1 plow ditto to Joseph Everitt
1 ditto to Stephen Howell
1 top stack to Charity Sasser
1 Blade stack @ 7/p 100 wt to Richard McKinne Jun
1 ditto ditto to Benjamin Jerniga
1 ditto @ 7/6 pr 100 wt to Richard McKinne Jun
1 ditto @ 7/pr 100 wt to Philip Hooks
1 balde slack a 7/1 p 100 wt to Benjamin Jernigan
2 ditto to Rolen Cowley
1 Inksland to John McKinne
1 ditto 1 lance and corkscrew to Charity Sasser
1 marking Iron & Lancet to Barnaba McKinne
A quantity timber in the woods to Georg Herring
1 Haywoods Justice and Bible to John McKinne
(pg. 144) Amount Brought over
1 tobacco bon & bridle bit to John Everitt
2 Barrels & Locks to Benjamin Howell
1 Blank book to John McKinne
1 ditto to Barnaba McKinne
2 Quire Paper to John McKinne
3 ditto to Sampson Laine
6 ditto to John McKinne
1 slate 1 funnel & 2 waser border to Charity Sasser
1 lot of Twine to John McKinne
A parcel twine and 2 Ink stands to Charity Sasser
1 gallon Brandy to John Rasberry
1 Jug and rum to Charity Sasser
1 Barrel to Barnaba McKinne
1 Bottle of Brnday to Charity Sasser
11 Gallons rum @ 22/pr gallon to Brnaba McKinne
1 old gun barrel to Joseph Everitt
1 wheat patch to Charity Sasser
6 Ewes and 4 lambs to Charity Sasser
1 Molding Iron to Leo(?) Deans
1 Hogshead 4 Barrels & 1 ore yoke to Charity Sasser
1 Fiddle & pock cards to Barnaba McKinne
6 Bushels corn to Robt Fellow Junr
2 Barrels 3 Bushels & 1 Peck corn to Reuben Sanders
(pg. 145)
Amount Brought Up
Same fodder to Joseph Everitt
6 wheel Barrows to Charity Sasser|
2 pr slurrup Irons 1 pad lock & weeking hoes to Jacob B. Boyte
2 Beels to Charity Sasser|
1 pr shot mould 3 old of the blader to John Rasberry
1 pr strep shears & saying needle to Charity Sasser
Some fishing poles and hooks to Negro Peter
1 curry comb & Brusch to Charity Sasser
1 Puge(?) to John C Pender
1 Blank Book to John McKinn
1 Hog & 600 Hundred Shingles to Charity Sasser
The rent of the fork field for 3 barrels corn to Jacob B. Boyte
The rent of the plantation to Charity Sasser
Rent one smale peace to Benjamin Howell
original found on FamilySearch.org
p257 (Post Inventory of the property of James Sasser, decd)
Amount Brought up
1 sow and pigs to Richard McKinne Senr 6.15.00
1 ditto ditto to ditto ditto 4.00.00
1 ditto ditto to ditto ditto 3.00.00
1 Boar to William McKinne 2.00.00
2 Sowes to William Pope 6.2.8
9 Hogs to ditto ditto 14.1.0
1 sow and 8 sholes to John McKinne 11.00.00
9 Hogs to Samuel Hart 10.00.00
1 Mare to Joseph Everitt 10.00.00
1 mule to John Hurst 25.10.6
1 Horse and Briddle to Nancy Bass 40.5.0
1 Riding Chare to Mical McKinne 20.00.00
1 Cow and Calf to Samuel Hart 4.12.6
1 ditto ditto to Sampson Edwards 4.16.00
1 Flat Iron to Nancy Bass “ “ 6
1 raw hide to William Pope “ 10.6
1 plow to Mical McKainne “ 19 —-
1 Hoghead to John Cox “ 15. 00
1 Barrel to John Bass “ 5.0
1 Case knives and forks to Jonathan Taylor “ 8.6
1 Barrel to John Bass “ 2.6
1 Hoghead to William McKinne “ 3.0
1 Barrel to ditto “ 5.0
1 Jug to ditto “ 3.7
1 bag to John Bass “ 5.0
1 Barrel and 2 gumbs to John Bass “ 2.0
1 Decanter paid to Sampson Edwards “ 7.0
1 Curry Comb to Page Jennigan “ 1.6
1 Stack of fodder to Samuel Hart “ 7.1
1 ditto ditto to ditto ditto “ 9.1
1 ditto ditto to ditto ditto “ 5.0
Due the Estate Pounds 278.19.60
Post Inventary of the property of James Sasser decd one note on John & Wm Hurst due the 11th day of June 1807 for Pounds 50. 22nd May 1810
B McKinne Adms
May Term 1810
Pg. 342
With the Estate of James Sasser his Intestate Cr
No 1 – 1808 apr 15th – Benjamin Howells
2 – “ Feby 25 – James Sassers note to Uriah Bass
3 – “ July 20 – Lazarus Howells
4 – “ May 31 – William Robins
5 – “ Feby 11 – Daniel Dickinsons
6 – “ Feby 22 – Jost Newsoms
7 – “ Feby 22 – Benjamin Boswells
8 – “ Feby 23 – Jacob Cooks
9 – “ Feby 23 – John Woodards
10 – “ Feby 22 – David Watson
11 – “ May 17 – Thomas Boswells
12 – 1809 Feby 21 – John Deans
13 – 1808 May 17 – Henry Boyts
14 – 1809 Feby 25 – John Stanlys
15 – 1809 Feby 21 – Zachiriah Morris
16 – 1808 Nov 26 – Druwry Smiths
17 – 1808 Nov 19 – Taylor and Justin? (Justire?)
18 – 1809 apr 5 – Edmund J Pender
19 – 1808 June 4 – Joseph Everitts
20 – 1808 Apr 15 – Benjamin Howells
21 – 1808 Nov 22 – Micayah Coxes
22 – 1810 Apr 3 – John and N. Washington
23 – 1809 Augt 22 – Zacheriah Hams
24 – 1810 May 22 – David Barnes
25 – “ Apr 3 – Richard sanders
26 – “ Oct 3 – Jesse Slocumb
27 – “ “ 2 – John Dunns
28 – “ Apr 6 – Sampsons Lanis
29 – “ Jan 3 – Joshua Hastings
30 – “ May 22 – Benj Jerningans
31 – 1808 March 8 – Robert Collier
32 – “ May 17 – Benjd Howells
33 – 1809 May 16 – John McKinne
34 – “ “ “ – Benjamin Afords
35 – “ Apr 4 – Jno and N. Washington
36 – 1808 May 19 – James Bradberys
37 – 1809 May 15 – Joseph Sples?
38 – 1810 apr 3 – John Sassers
39 – 1809 apr 4 – Levi Coxes
40 – “ aug 22 – Zachiriah Hams
41 – “ oct 5 – Nathan Bryds
42 – “ Aug 22 – George Dean
43 – 1808 Apr 4 – Arthur Crawford
44 – “ “ “ – Matthew Hollands
45 – 1809 May 16 – Jacob Herrings
46 – “ July 25 – Isaac Handleys
47 – 1810 Feby 20 – John Ammons
48 – Cash paid John McKinne Co charges
49 – John & N Washington acct
50 – Cash paid Barna McKinne for board of Childrin
51 – 1810 Apr 6 – Cash paid John & N Washington
52 – 1809 Sept 16 – Cash paid Public Treasure John Haywood
53 – Cullen Smithy
(Carried Over)
Pg. 343
Amot brot forwd (Amount Brought Forward)
54 John Hurs
55 John Howell
56 Joseph Everitt
By one third of the rent of the lands the whole having been rented out and the Widow being entitled to her dower therein which way not layed off
By Coms at 5 probent on the whole amt of debts say (pounds) 3015.11.4
original record found on FamilySearch.org
image 1 and 2
Decd. Barnabas McKinne lent Adm in Acct current with the Estate of James Sasser his intertab ?
No. 1 1808 apr 15 Benjamin Howells recd
“ 2 “ Feby 25 James Sasser note to Uriah Bap
“ 3 “ July 20 Lazarus Howells recd
“ 4 “ May 31 William Robins recd
“ 5 “ Feby 11 Daniel Deckersons recd
“ 6 “ “ 22 Joel Ninrams recd
“ 7 “ “ “ Benjamin Beswells recd
“ 8 “ “ 23 Jacob Cooks recd
“ 9 “ “ “ John Woodards recd
“ 10 “ “ 22 David Watsons recd
“ 11 “ May 17 Thomas Boswells recd
“ 12 1809 Feby 21 John Deans recd
“ 13 1808 May 17 Henry Doycks recd
“ 14 1809 Feby 25 John Stanlys recd
“ 15 “ “ 21 Zachireah Morris recd
“ 16 1808 Nov 24 Drewry Smiths recd
“ 17 “ “ 19 Taylor & Justin recd
“ 18 1809 apr 5 Edmund C. Vindir recd
“ 19 1808 June 4 Joseph? Everetts recd
“ 20 “ apr 15 Benjamin Howells recd
“ 21 “ nov 22 Mirajah Coxes recd
“ 22 1810 apr 3 John & N. Washington recd
“ 23 1809 aug 22 Zachiriah Hams recd
“ 24 1810 may 22 David ?
image 4
26 “ Octb 3 Jesse ? rcd
27 “ “ 2 John Durns? rcd
28 “ Apr 6 Samson Lairn rcd
29 “ Jany 3 Joshua Hartings rcd
30 “ May 22 Benjamin Jernignas rcd
31 1808 March 8 Robert Collun rcd
32 “ May 17 Benjamin Howelss rcd
33 1809 May 16 John MKinner rcd
34 “ “ “ Benjamin ? rcd
35 “ apr 4 Jno & N Washingtons? rcd
36 1808 May 19 James Bradberrys aud
37 1809 may 15 Josehp Gubs rcd
38 1810 apr 3 John Sasser rcd
39 1809 apr 4 Levi Coxer aud
40 “ aug 22 Zachariah Hams rcd
41 “ oct 5 Nathan Byros rcd
42 “ aug 22 George Deans rcd
43 1808 apr 4 Arthur Crawfords aud
44 “ “ “ Matthew Hallands aud
45 1809 May 16 Jacob Herrings rcd
46 “ July 25 Isaac Hanoleys rcd
47 1810 feby 20 John Ammonor rcd
48 Cash paid John Mckinne Co charger
49 John & N Washingtons aud
50 Cash paid Barna McKinne for Board of Children
51 1810 apr 6 Cash paid Jno & N. Washington
52 1809 sept 16 Cash paid Public Treasurer John Haywood
53 Cullen Smiths? rcd
image 8
In obedience to an order of Court paid No ? Estate of James Sasser decd with Barnabas two Thousand one hundred and eighty three ? fifteen shillings (pounds) 3.15 the hire of Luch who leaves a Ballance of (Pounds) 2180.2 To be divided ? children Nancy William John & Henry ? six pounds 436 Four fifths of which ? forty four pounds two shillings 1744.2 to said children all of which is ? the three ???
Bottom part of Image 9
November? term 1810 to us divided we have provided to settle the McKinne the Adm ? fend in his Hands the above sum of pounds seventeen shillings (Pounds) 2183.17 which iniluors three pounds belongs to Nancy Sasser alone which deduct from the (pounds) 2183.17 ?tween Mrs Charity Sasser the widow of said decd and her four ? maker each one share thereof Four Hundred & thirty ? is the four childrens part is
image 10 –
items in estate listed
cash to Robert Fellow
and others listed
image 12 – information on hire of Lucy
image 13- recorded August 1820 Sasser
image 14 – Henry Sasser, Minor to Jesse ?, guardian (list of items and names)
image 16 – John Sasser minor, to Jesse ?, guardian (list of items and names)
image 19, 20 – Jesse ?, Guardian list of account with Nancy, John, Henry, his wards
image 22-24 Nancy Sasser to Jesse ? (list of account)
image 26 James Henry Sasser (minor) to Jesse ? (list of account) July 1814
image 28 John Sasser, Minor to Jesse ? (list of accounts) July 1814
image 30-33 Guardian accounts July 1814
(Image 34) State of North Carolina Wayne County — S Agreeable to an order if sued for the County court of Wayne to us directed we have proceeded to lay off and allot to Mrs Sasser widow of James Sasser decd the following provision and articles of her and her family support for one year to wit 2000 lb of pork 60 barl of corn 75lb of sugar two stacks of blude fodder 15 bushels of wheat one bushel of flax seed 6 bushels of oats & bushels of pease 7 bushels of potatoes planting 3 bushels of salt 10lb of coffee 1lb of tea and 50 lb of clean cotton– All which is submitted. March 8th 1808 JL Pmder E Stouemb In Collure Samson Lane
image 36-45 – guardian documents
image 46 – 52 Court Feb. 1825 (Guardian document)
image 53-54 misc. documents
image 59 – Inventory of the Estate of James Sasser May 1808
(Image 61) Bottom of page List of Wites including Interest up to the 1st day of May 1808 Henry Britts George Jrmgans David Rawls William Fellow John JWm Hurst Joseph Boyte John Ernete Saul Hart John Sanous Arthur Crawford Edward sasser Benjamin Junyan Thomas NWieson Interest out wood note Ephraim Sanderson Wilson Dawson Jo. Ernett Thos Lever Ditto for fus mei in the office on ad of Sarah McKennen Will Nwclure Silas Guftren Caleb Howell Philip Raiford Mills Howele Jr.
(Image 72) Henry Britte David Rolls Gro. Jernegary Wm Fellows Jno L Wm Hurch Joseph Beyte Inv Everitt Sam Harh In Sanden Arthur Crawford Edward sasswers Benjam Jernynn Interest on Samoner Wood Note Wilson Dawson For Everitts note on ab of the ecor Ditto Ino Wm Hurch note due 11 June 1807 Cash on hand in Silver
image 76-79 Sale of Property March 1808
State of North Carolina To the Sheriff of Wayne County Greeting
We command you that you take the body of Samuel Blythe Executor of John Sasser, late of Wayne County deceased ( if to be fored in your County ⎬ and him safely Keep So that you have him before the Justice of the County Court of pleas and quarter Sessions to be held in the County of Wayne at the Court house in Wayne on the second month in July next then and there to answer unto William Fellows Attorney infact for Driver and Meade , of a plea of Trespal on the case damages seven hundred pounds Specie , Herein fail not and have you then and there this writ , witness James Cobb Clerk of our said Court at office the 14th April , in the Seventh year of American Independance Anno Dom . 1783 Job Co Appearance to July Court 1703 To William Fellow what writ shall 6 Pattd in fact for return the defendant Driver & Meade Case Executed River was for Samuel Blythe Executor Sescrip & issue John Sasser . Decd October Court 1783 Al Cont and Commission D the as Exor & C Same . Topd rep . & ⎬ To Wm Cowling Esqr or any herbershie issue of Peace for Nansemond County in Vegr to take the depotion of John Driver January Court 1784 Lak C Same the defendant Never was Exor . & Co pd rept & issue Continued fore Court 1704 of the dest never was ⎬ Spa S. Plummer Same Exa . & pr up & ifice Bryan Whitfield
Wm Felton Attd To July Court 17014 ) in fact for Driver & made of the defendant ⎬ 5 never was Exorth me Saml Blythe Exor for Sasser John – ⎬ pe repd & issue ⎬ Sugusted ℗ All same To October Court 1784
July 6 Case the desd never Hill Joine was & Co Continued ✓ Spd repd & issue Duly same To January Court 1785 fower of Jury Sworn . find that the 157 Case defendant was Executor to John ⎬ spl repd & & I Same ⎬ ⎬ issue Sasser Decd and assigns $ 3000 Cam . & Costs issue Fife issued the State of North Carolina To William Conting Esquire or any other Justice of the Peace for Nansemond County in Virginia . Greeting King ye that we trusting in your fidelity and provident Circumpersion in Celyearly examining M. John Driver of Nansemond County , we command you that at such time and place that you shall appoint you call and cause to said before you the said John Driver , and him deligently examined on the holy gospel of almighty god , of and concerning what the said John Driver may know in a certain action now depending in our County Court of pleas and quarter Sessions for the County of Wayne wherein William Fellow Turney in fact for Driver & meade is plaintiff and Saml Blythe Exd John Sasser decd defendant , on behalf of the said William Fellow All as aforesaid , and such deposition so taken in wrighting you are to certifie under your hand & seal , to our said Court to & held for the County of Wayne at the Court house on Little Riv Second Monday of January next and this ever wie that your in no wise omitt , Witness James Cott Clerk of our said Court at office the 15th day of October in the eight year of Intendance Anno Dom 1703 Jacobs
Estate Sasser , John W. on the first day January 1863 we or either of us promise to pay John Everitt, Guardian of Philip H Sasser, Mildred Sasser and Ellen Sasser, the sum of two hundred and twenty dollars for the hire of Negro boys Willis & Henry from the first day of January 1863 to the first day of January 1864. We also convenant with the said John Everett, Guardian as aforesaid, to feed and clothe Negro well, viz. To furnish each with three substantial suits of clothes, one of them woolen, two pair of good shoes, one hat and one blanket. We also covenant with the said John Everitt not to carry the said negro, out of county of Wayne, also not to work with him, her or them, in Steam Mills or on Steam boats, Rafts, Boats or Railroads or allow them to ride horse races; and in case of a breach of this covenant, to pay the value of said negro or the damages that may have been sustained, and to return said negro, if living, on the first day of january 1864. Witness our hands and seals, this first day of January 1863. J. N. Wood [ SEAL . ] Cloon [SEAL]
Estate Sasser , John W. 12 & other J Woods 6 1781 he — $ 220
The condition of the within Bond is such that … the Army of the United States make a demonstration on Goldsboro and the County of Wayne so that it .. in the opinion of John Everette unsafe to retain … in the County the said Everett shall be allowed to remove said … to place and Wm Wood will pay for the time that … in proportion to the price for the year Jan 1st 1863.
Superior Court of Wayne County
John Everitt Gd Plff
J.N. Wood and O Coor Def.
2.That on the 1st of January 1863 the defendents J. N. Wood & A. Coon , executed & delivered to the plaintiff as guardian as aforesaid , their promissory note under seal for Two hundred & twenty dollars due Jan. 1st 1864 , which note was given for the hire of negroes Wills & Henry for the year 1863 .
3. That no part of said note has been paid & the same is still due .
Therefore the plaintiff demands judgment against said defendents for $ 220 . & compound interest from Jan 1, 1864 & for costs .
W J Faircloth atto
Estate Sasser , John W. – Summons
John Everitt AGAINST J N Wood and Ollin Coor
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA , To the Sheriff of County, Greeting .
You are hereby commanded to summon or J N Wood and Ollin Coor the defendants above named , if there be found within our County , to appear before the Judge of the Superior Court for the County of Wayne , at the Court to be held for said County , at the Court House in Goldsboro , on the first Monday of February – 1869 and answer the complaint of the plaintiff a copy of which is deposited in the Office of the Clerk of said Court ; And let there the notice that if they fail to answer the complaint at that time the plaintiff will judgment against them .for the sum of Two hundred & twenty dollars with interest on $220 dollars from the 1st day of January 1864
Herein fail not , and of this summons make due return . Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court , this day of Dec. 1868
Geo W Robinson CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT WAYNE COUNTY .
We acknowledge ourselves indebted to the defendant in the sum of Two Hundred Dollars , to be void if the Plaintiff shall pay Defendant all such rests as the Defendant shall recover of him in this act on W. J. Faircloth SEAL
Estate Sasser , John W.
Superior Court of Wayne John Everitt Gd Plff
J. W. Cox by John Cox & D. D. Carrol Defts .
Estate Sasser , John
EXECUTION AGAINST PROPERTY . —
In the Suprior Court STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA , To the Sheriff of Wayne County — GREETING
Whereas , Judgment was rendered on the 20th of Feby 1871 in the Superior Court of Wayne County in an action between John Everett Gdn
Thomas R. Vinson Sur Strickland Bright Thompson Defendant
in favor of the said Plaintiff against the said Defendant for the sum of Two hundred & sixty two & 54 / 100 Dollars , as appears to us by the judgmentiffice of ther of the Superior Court of said County and whereas , the said judgment foll filed in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of said County.
And whereas the said judgment was docketed in this County on the 20th day of March 1871 and the sum
of $ 26254 Dollars is due thereon , with interest on 16 from the 20th day of Feby 1871 , and the further sum of Twenty nine & 30 / 100 Dollars for costs and disbursements in said suit expended , whereof the said Defts are liable . You are therefore commanded , To satisfy the said judgment out of the personal property of the said Defendants within your County ; or if sufficient personal property cannot be found , then out of the real property in your County belonging to such Defendant on the day when the said judgment was so docketed in your County , or at any time thereafter , in whose hands soever the same may be , and have you this execution , together with the money , before our said Court , at the Court House in Goldsboro , on the 2nd Monday after the 42 then and there to render the same to said Plaintiff Issued the 29th day of Oct 1872 Geo Jno Robinson Clerk Superior Court , Wayne County
Estate Sasser , John W. Edwin B. Borden & wife by John Everitt Admit other This cause coming to be heard by consent of parties on the Bill , answers , hibits , evidence & report of Master , and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that John W. Saper , the guardian of the fire plaintiff , was fully paid off and satisfied the amount due him as purchase money for the tract of land described in the Bill & that he ought to have conveyed his interest in the same by deed to the plaintiff , Georgianaand having died intestate without making said conveyance , leaving the defendants Philip H. Mildred Ellen & Sarah Saper his heirs at law , to whom the same descre did . it is therefore ordered , adjudged and decreed that the said Philip H. Taper , Ellen Saper , Mildred Soper , Ellen Paper and Sauch Sasser convey the legal title of the said tract of land , which is bounded as follows beginning at ( copy from Bill ) to the said Georgiana and her being the and it is declared by the Court that the effect of this decree shall be to transfer to the said Georgiana and hering the legal title to the said tract of land as though the conveyance above decreed was in fact executed . It is further ordered that the matter and this decree and furnish a copy thereof to the register of this County , duly certified under his seal of office
Records of accounts: Hines , Edwin H. 1907 Mar Oct Nov Dec 1908 Jan 14 12 19 14 50 4 16 21 25 W. T. Hollowell , Admr . of A. H. Hines , J. Annual Account . Receipts — 3 Sale 6 bales Cotton Cash Savings Bank G W Holland account Joseph Sasser rent Joseph Sasser account Joseph — Lasser rent seph Sarah on account sale of cotton and sale s vales Cotton John A Saver rent John A Sasser quand P. C. Howell Sale note cotton and Joseph Joseph Lasser rent Sassernote Joseph Sasser cotton and sale of 2 tales of Cotton Henderson Collins rent Henderson Collins guano Joseph same rent Joseph Sasser account Sale of cotton seed Joseph Lasser pent Richard Fail Chales of cotton 1769 th J D Here for quans . Richard Herter for grand Richard Fail Hale cotton 462 Richard Fail Colton 269 Richard Fail on note Ransom Bryan Guano Ransom Bergan Kent Ransom Bryan cotton seed sale bale cotton Sale 2 bales cotton Henderson Collins , bal , grand Sale 3 bale cotton 10 9 11 18 Mar 14 26 $ & ┃ 316 ┃ 20 ┃ 148 00 15719 2683 80 00 20 81 77 00 18. 75 66 73 2608 22 00 4540 19 20 27 ┃ 59 80 00 8 50 ┃ 111 23 ┃ 100 00 ┃ 95 11 ┃ 90 14 . ┃ 95 8. 20 14 ┃ 32 ┃ 297 06 3 90 440 50 ┃ 03 28 24 15 00 3. 30 19 . ┃ 18 285 48. 88 99 53 24 50 ┃ 167.98 Cotton in Sawers bale Joseph Sasser rent sale of cotton in Simpson in Hales Joseph Sasser cotton seed . E. R. Hiner on rent Lawson Neal for note . Sale & bale cotton . sale cotton seed E R Huner talon rent P. Cox rent of land Sale of wood to W H Neal Rent of Eugine to W. H. Neal sale of cotton seed John Neal From J. E. Wilkins & wife From sale of Personal property , and Lee filed 1822 th 724 . 11 9 ┃ 52 ┃ 71 ┃ 00 34 66 4 40 76 52 1335 1534 7 00 ┃ 50 12 75 00 6. 25 343.70
Hines , Edwin H. 8 Nov Dec 1908 Jan Mar 14 50 4 16 21 15 10 9 11 18 14 26 1907 Mar ┃ April May 9 18 Joseph Lasser Note Joseph Sasser Cotton and sale of 2 tales of Cotton Henderson Collent rent , Henderson Collins guano Joseph have rent Joseph Sasser account late of cotton seed Joseph Sasser rent Richard Fail Chaler of cotton 1769 th Hiner for guans . 1 Richard Herrer for quand Richard Fail Hole cotton 464 on 269 Richard Fail on note Ransom Bryan Guano Ransom Bryan Kent Ransom Bryan cotton seed sale bale cotton Sale bales cotton Henderson Collins Sal . grand Sale 3 bale cotton 80 Cotton in Lassers bele Joseph Sasser rent sale of cotton in Simpson Hines hales Joseph Sasser Cotton seed E. R. Hines on rent Lawson Neal for note Sale & bale cotton . sale cotton seed E. R Henes talon rent J P. Cox rent Sale of land of wood to W H Neal Kent Sale of Eugine to W. H. Neal O of cotton seed John Neal From J. E Wilkins & wife From sale of Personal Property , account of which has been filed Total Receipts to date ┃ 32 00 ┃ 50 ┃ 111 23 100 00 8 95 11 ┃ 90 14.95 8. 20 14 ┃ 297 ┃ 26 3 ┃ 90 440 50 ┃ 03 28 15 3 . 19 . 99 24 ┃ 24 0 30 18 2 . 8 48. 88 ┃ 53 05 ┃ 167.98 9 ┃ 24 ┃ 52 Jane 157 Sept Oct Nov 20 23 27 6 10 13 14 8 4 1171 34 4 76 13 ┃ 00 66 ┃ 40 ┃ 52 35 ┃ 34 ┃ 00 12 ┃ 50 75 00 6. 25 343.70 188072 19 19 14 16 Disbursements , 4 15 J R Hatch clerker voucher 1 Geo E Hood bond 2 Joe Laser cash land 3 Moore & Robinson office Joe Sover each and 4 5 Ranger Bryan Wager 6 Joe Saver each loaned W B Crawford , Or bill 4 8 Ramon Ryan wages E. F. Pate bill for late 9 J Dortch attorney fees 10 – 11 Joe Sasser Each loaned 12 Jew Slaughter Co. till 13 Dr E C Viton Dental Work 14 Ransom Bryan Wages 15 Ranson Bryan Wages 16 Joe Samer Work F Dortch attorney 17 Louis Godwin surveying 18 Edgerton & Edgerton note . 19 20 Paid taxes 21 H. A. Powell W R Jr Co. Gros . 22 15 383426 2 55 00 80 ┃ 006 3500 10 00 11 ┃ 252 157000 170 00 11.00 8. 00 26100 10 65 11 0 ┃ 002 ┃ 50 81552 25000 12 00 ┃ 120 29 955 0.10 – 46
Hines , Edwin H. 5 1708 Jan Mar 9 11 18 14 26 1107 Mar ┃ April May June July S Nov ┃ Dec Jane Feb 9 Lawton that for note . sale & bale cotton sale cotton seed J. P. Cox rent of land Sale of wood to W H Neal Rent of Eugine to W. H Neal sale of cotton seed John Neal 6 From J E Wilkins & wife From sale of Personal Property , account of which has been filed 1086 Total Receipts to date 18 20 23 17 6 1 13 16 18 4 19 19 11 of 14 16 of 15 16 23 76 ┃ 70 52 14 8 Disbursements , clerkfur Voucher 13 157 75 343 J R Hatch Geo E Hood bond , 2 Joe Lasser cash land 3 Moore & Robinson office Joe same each ared 4 50 Ramon Bryan Wager Joe Saver cash loaned W B Crawford , Or bill 8 Ramon Bryan wages 9 E. F. Pate bill for late 10 J F Dortch attorney fees , 11 Joe Sasser Each loaned 12 New Slaughter Co. Will Dr E C Viton Dental Work 13 14 Ransom Bunjan Wages 15 Ranson Bryan Wages 16 Joe Samer Work Dortch attorney 18 Louis Godwin surveying Edgerton & Edgerton note 19 20 Paid taxes 21 H A Powell Jr Co. Gross 22 Weil & Bro Account 3 Goldsboro Argus Adverting Louis Godwin surveying 24 25 P. C. Caldwell commissioner 26 F. Grantham 4 27 Wm Rose 28 W. F. Rose , Auctioneer D.C. Pipkin note 29 30 May Carter Lomax bill 31 James Johnson Co. 32 W. F. Hollowell note & Int 33 J W Isler Co Or W. H. Cobb 54 35 Jno Slaughter Co 36 15 ┃ 35 ┃ 3 4 ┃ O 00 20 70 Mar 11 16 17 18 . 13 7 14 17 23 22 3834 26 26 2 ┃ 55 00 80 00 35 00 10 00 11 22 15700 ┃ 170 00 11.00 8. 50 26 10 00 65 11 ┃ 002 3850 25000 12 00 120 46th 29 952 1.10 501 ┃ 40 3 16 00 4 ┃ 00 4 4 ┃ 00 3 00 15 900 9.755 3 ┃ 32 ┃ 539 80 7 ┃ 19 5 ┃ 00 75 Sutton Edw Co Voucher & 37 Jerre Harris Account filed 38 Jane Harris Repar Waggon 19 J P Cox . account filed 40 Simpson Hener Work Paid for tombstone 41 42 W H Neal ginning & lagging & his 13 recollace 43 Geo E Hood Land anewed W. T. Hollowell Sundrey 7 14 amounts paid out 45th J R Ledbetter , account filed 434 Amt paid out to date Bal on hand this date — 52 6 3 75 4 ┃ 50 22 07 5000 15 ┃ 00 31 32 1600 68686 192949 $ 190477
Probate Estate Case Files 1782-1937
January 1782 Josiah Sasser
William, John, Joseph, Susanna
Know all men by these presents that I, Josiah Saser, planter of Wain County in the State of North Carolina, being of proper mind and memory make this my last will and testament as follows to wit I give and bequeath to my eldest son, John Saser, 411 acres of land in the north roundabout together with the plantation and all the provisions to the same belonging. Also my Negro fellow Sam and….one horse called Buck and also to my son Willam Saser one…. tract of land… in the name of John Saser with all the appurtenances to the same belonging and Negro Nancy and Manic and also to my eldest daughter Sasannah Saser I give and bequeath my Negro girl June and also to my second daughter Elizabeth Saser my Negro girl Chaney and also to my third daughter Mary Saser my Negro fellow Dick and a sorrel horse called Major and my mare called… and also I give and bequeath to my youngest son Josiah Saser my plantation I now live on containing 400 acres ofland together with all the appurtenances to the belonging only keeping to my beloved wife one third of the said lands and plantation lasting her lifetime and one Negro winch called Peggy and also I give and bequeath to my beloved wife one Negro fellow called Lacy and a winch called Mollie together with my stock of horses, cattle, hogs and sheep,and… and all my household furniture and tools of every kind to… I also… unto my beloved wife one-third of the plantation I now live on together with the house thereon during her life as above referred in the gift to my son Josiah and I also doth hereby acknowledge this to be my last will and testament and doth hereby constitute and appoint my beloved wife Elizabeth Saser and William Fellows and Blake Bryant as my executors to this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have set my hand and seal this 10th day of January 1781 Josiah Saser {Seal} Robert FultonNathaniel Neal… Cuttaw
http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/wayne/wills/saser01.txt
Wayne County, NC – Will of Josiah Saser, 1781
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Source: Typed copy in the Wayne County Library
Sasser, Josiah 103 (Wayne County) 1782 WI-A3 (Wills and Inventories VolumeA)
by Thornton W. Mitchell
F253.m575 1992
Know all men by these presents that we Josiah Wise , William Alford and William Blackman of North Carolina & County of Wayne are held and firmly Bound unto the Justices of the County Court of Wayne in the full sum of Two thousand pounds Specie To be paid unto the survivor or survivor of them their Executors adm or Successors for the Benefit of the child hereafter named committed to the ution of the said Josiah Wise To the which payment well and truly to be made we bind our Selves our heirs Executors & adm . & assigns jointly and Severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and Dated this 12th day of January Anno Dom . 1707 the Condition of the above obligation is such that the be Bound Josiah Sasser is appointed
This Indenture May this 26th day of July in the year of Our Lord One Thousand and State aforesaid of the Other part Witnesseth that whereas the Last Will and Testament of Josiah Sasser late of Wayne County decd the Testator did devise a Tract of Land with County of Wayne on Little River to the said William Sasser without Mentioning to him Intention of his Father Josiah Sasser decd to have given the land also to the sd William sasser in fee Simple Now this Indenture Further Witnesseth that the said John Salser for and in consideration of the Natural love & affection which he hath for his Brother William Sasser and for the further consideration of the sum of Five Shillings Current Money have yar and which was intended to have given by the said Josiah Sasser decd to the said William Sasser recourse being had to the said Will of the said Josiah Sasser decd will fully appear and the said John Sasser doth for himself and his heirs Covenant and agree to and with the said William Sasser his heirs and assigns to Warrant and forever defend the Land aforesaid unto the said William Sasser and his heirs form all persons claiming from Signed Sealed & Delivered ⎬ John Sasser Seal
January Term 1795
Jn Bryan
M Handy
Wayne Deeds 1787-1799 image 602
p165
State of North Carolina, Wayne County
To the worshipful Court of Said County
We the under assignees conceiving and knowing that the Bridge built by Stephen Sasser Esqr across Little River in said County to be of Treat advantage & benefit to the inhabitants of said County in Crossing said River, and also will be of considerable advantage to the public, prays your honours to grant your petitioners Roads to and from said Bridge as will make it more advantageous to the public the inhabitants your Pretationers Humbley prays your honours to Grant them a Road. We also conceive that in High Water it Can be Crossed at any time, we pray your Honours to Grant us a road to leave the old Road that Crosses Raifords Bridge at or near the End of Richard Brunts Lane on Buck Swamp and to go the Nearest Course to the Bridge Clear of Cultivated lands and from thence into the Little river Road Colled near Robert
Crawfords and we also pray your hounours to Grant us a Road from the Bridge the Nearest course to Crows at Basses Ferry on Neuse River and your Petitioners will be ever in Duty bound 1 February 1809
William Sasser 12
Joseph Smith 13
John Musgrave 14
Arthor Doritry 15
John Rose 16
John H. Rose 17
Jesse Miles 18
Thomas Boswell 19
David (his Mark) Rauls 20
Mills Howell 21
Noah Hegspeth 22
Richard Musgrave 23 William Raiford 24
Joseph Arnold 25
David(his mark)Brewer 26
Moses(his mark)Brewer
William Rose
Jacob(his mark) Langley
Stephen Sasser
Micajah Cox
William Cox
John Coor
Jonathan Coor
Joshua Hastings
Edward Sasser
John Sasser
William Tilton
John Howell
Jesse Fulgham
May Term 1809
p189 In obediance to & order of Court to the Sheriff directed we being summoned to day of a road from the road on the north side of little river across Stephen Sassers. Bridge a cross said River have begun and runs a straight course to the Corner of Jesse Fullghums fence and from thine straight to the Istand swamp and fro thence a straight course through a lain by Jesse fulghums old place and from thence straight to the Bridge & from the Bridge a straight Course to Wm Sasser Corner of his new ground and from thence a long his fence a straigh course to Richard Cones & Thomas Wiggs corner of their lands and from thence a longe their Line so as to go through the lane between their feilds & to the old Road, and from thene straight to the corner of Thos Boswell fence and from thinner a long the side of his fence a long the Beg path called down by Arthur Daubreys & John Rose & Joshua Hasting & Abner Cone to Richard Mugraves Esqr in to the road that leads to Basses Perry & thence to the ferry & Sowe all say. Y C. this 12th day of May 1809
Noah Hedghpeth Joshua Hashings
William Rose Stephen Sasser
Thomas Boswell Mills Howell
John Hines David Rauls
Joseph Fulghurn Jesse fulghum
John Rose
William Sasser
State of North Carolina
To the sheriff of wayne county greeting
You are here by commanded to summons a jury of good and lawful men of your county to lay off a new road from the end of Richard Brunts lane the most convenient way to the new bridge a crass little river and from thence to little river road so called near Robin Crawfords from thence to Basses old ferry thee most direct way and least prejudice to the Inhabitence here in fail not and have you then and there this writ witness John McKinne clerk of Wayne Court at office the third Monday in February 1809
Test
In McKinnell
In Obedience to an order of Court issued November Term 1809 we the subscribers having been summoned & sworn by the Sheriff to set off and allot to Charity Sasser Widow of Ja.s Sasser Decd her Dower in the lands of said Decd we have arguable thereto as this plan represents to (witt)
Beginning at Sassers upper corner on the bank of Little River and runs S 70 Et 151 pole to the Corner, then N 35 Et 16 pole to the corner, then S 70 Et 116 pole to the Corner, then N 53 Et 138 pole to the Corner, then S 41 E 15 pole to the Corner, then S 16 Wt 94 pole to the corner, then S 11 Wt 238 pole to the corner, then N 71 Wt 164 pole to a Stake, then S 48 ½ Wt 497 pole to a maple on the run of Blackmans Branch then down the run of said Branch as it meanders to the road then with the road as it runs to a small red oak on the side of the road then N 17 Wt 44 pole to a cheachinguamin Tree on the bank of Little River at the lower end of the same hole then and up with the river to the begin, containing eight hundred and thirty three acres during her natural life, In testimony whereof we the subscribers have set our names this 1st day of January 1810
David Jernigan
Nathan Pike
Benjd Sauls
Burwel Boyte
Thos. Wiggs
Amos Boyte
Lazarus Howell
Webb Hill
Georg Bradbery
Jesse X(his mark) Ammons
Archelus Howell
Asa Jernigan
May Term 1810
Sasser , William STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA . To the Sheriff of Wayne as you have been heretofore reting : YOU are hereby commanded to take the body of Phillip Reaford late of Wayne County Planter ( if to be found in your county ) and him safely keep , so that you have him — before the justices of the County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions , at the next court , to be held for the county of Wayne at the Court – House in Waynesborough on the second Monday of July next ; then and there to answer unto Richard Pane assignee of Edith Lasser admr of the estate of William Sasser Deceased , of a plea of trespass on the Case & c. Damage Fifty Pounds Herein fail not ; and have you there this Writ . Witness James Cobb office the fifteenth Clerk of the said Court , at the year of our Lord 1789 Independence of the State Day of April and in the year of the Jas Cobb issd 20th April 1783
Account of Sales of the Estate of William Sasser
Edith Sasser (lots of items)
David Gernigan
John Fleetwood
Earth Sasser (several more items)
Jesse Herrin
Edith Sasser 3 plates and 1 dish, 1 dish and 2 basons
Lewis Gurley
Daniel Coat
Robert Hooks
Edith Sasser
Robert Sims
Edith Sasser
Robert Hooks
Conintued forward
Edith Sasser 1 Shitt(?) & Flesh forks, 1 (?) salt, 1 grindstone
Jesse Herrin 1 horse
Edith Sasser 1 horse. 1 young mare
Header Hines 1 mare colt
Edith Sasser 8 head cattle, 1 Negro man Ben
(?)
Edith Sasser 8 earthen plates; (?)
Thomas Burkley negro Tom
Silas Holliman 1 negro Boy hire
Samuel Blyth to hire 1 negro Girl Amy
Thomas Burk hire 1 negro man Sampson
Robert Sims 1 saw
Edith Sasser 3 head sheep
Wm Hooks 2 hogshead, 1 barrel, 1 (?)
Edith Sasser 2 augers, 1 gauge, 3 saws,…
Estate of William Sasser Dec 3, 1705
Edith Sasser 12 Butter Pott; 2 chairs
Jesse Herrin 3 chairs
Earth Sasser 1 Butter Pott, 1 c offe mill and 1 wool (?)
Shadrick Boyle 1 sheep shears Earth Sasser 1 sheep shears, bible book. 1 book
Silas Hollimon 4 books
Lewis Ginley 1 book
Edith Sasser furniture
Robert Sims 1 (?)
Edith Sasser 1 taylors shears, 1 bed and beadshead, 1 spinning wheel, 1 tubstand and half bushel, 1 saw saddle, …
Robert Sims
Admiral Howell
Robert Sims
Edith Sasser
Robert Sims
John Molten
Continued and brought forward
Edith Sasser salt and pepper
Lewis Genley 1 Teapole 4 Earthen Cup , 1 Candle Stick
Robert Sims Wheel
Edith Sasser 1 cutter, 1 fork
John Motten
Lewis Ginley 1 saddle
Edith Sasser 1 handle saw
Robert Sims
Edith Sasser
Robert Hooks
Robert Sims
Edith Sasser
Silas Hollimon
Edith Sasser
Robert Hooks
Edith Sasser
William Fellows
Jesse Herrin
An account of sales of the Estate of Wm Sasser Decsd
Stephen Sasser 1 pot
J C Pinder 1 Iron
Thomas C Bradbury 1 case
John Sasser son
John Holton
John Holton
Wayne Probate Estate Case Files 1782-1937
An inventory of a small parsel of my Husbs Estate that have come to my Knowledge since J. Returned any Inventory to Corth one mare and Two judges
July 9 Day 1782
Edith Sasser, Adm
page 8
Amount of Sails of the estate of Wm Sasser Esq. Dec’d Oct Court 1782
page 9
page 10
Wayne County 30th Jany 1787
This day Edith Wise came before me one of the Justices of Peace for said County and made oath that the within Acct as it now stands … is just and true.
Rich. McKinne JP
The Guardians of the orphans of Wm Sasser dec’d
page 11
Account the orphans of Wm Sasser dec’d w Josiah Wise Guardian
page 12
The Orphans of William Sasser dec’d
Jany 30 1787
To Josiah Wise Acct. for Schooling, Boarding and clothing the said orphans and keeping of supporting two little Negroes of his Acct rendered
Balance due the orphans 29.17.11 Feby 1785
page 13
Jany1784
By three of 2 Negroes named Tom and Sampson one years
Bhdo of 2do named Abram and Amy do
By one year interest of the above sum of …
Feb 1785 BY three of 2 negroes names Tom and Sampson
By do of 2 do named Abram and Davy
By do of Negro girl Amy
April 1787 By 18 months interest on
… 3 being the orphans part of the ballance in the acct. current
page 14
Anne Sassers part:
1 Negroe Girl named Jinny valued to …
1 do Man do Sampso do …
1 do Boy do Abram do …
Balance due her in the hand of the Administrator
And that we have delivered James and Anne Sassers part of said Division except what is now in the hands of the Administrator to Richard McKinne Esq Guardian to said Orphans and Have hired Sarah Sassers Negroes from this present date till April Court for the Sum of Four pounds twelve Shillings .. pence
30 Jan 1787
William Fellows
Wm Whitfield
Josiah Jernigan
page 15
page 16
Know all men by these presents that we Philip Ray Hooks & all of the State of North Carolina and Wayne County are held and firmly bound unto JC Pinder of the said in the of one Hundred Pound specie to be paid to the sd Pinder his Heirs and assigns & we bind our selves our heirs & whole assigns and in the firmly sealed with seal and dated this 14th day of July An Do . 1789 —
– The Condition of this Obligation is such that if the above bounden Philip Rayford do and shall make his per sonal appearance before the Justices of Wayne County at the next Court by them to be held for the County of Wayne at the Courthouse in Waynesborough on the second monday in October But then and there to answer to Caswell as one of and to and abide by the Judge ment of the sd Court and not report the Same then the above obligation to be void Else to remain in full force & seald in presents of –
Philip Raford
(?)
The (?)
page 16
A division of the orphans of Wm Sasser
page 17
Acct current of the Estate of Wm Sasser dec’d with the Administrator
page 18
page 19
More inventory
page 20
In obedience to an order of Court to us directed we have proceeded to settle the Acct current of the estate of William Sasser deceased and find a blanace of one hundred and ninety pounds Eleven Shillings and eleven pence due the Estate.
Wm Whitfield
William Fellows
Josiah Jernigan
page 21
Edith Sasser
Robert Sims
William Hooks
John Fellow
John Sasser
John Fleetwood
William Blackman
William Sasser
William Fellows
page 22
Sheriff of Wayne … commanded to take the body of Phillip Roaford late of Wayne County planter … have him before the justices of the County Court of Pleas … ont he second Monday of July next; then and there to answer unto Richard Caswell Esq assignee of Edith Sasser Adm. of the estate of William Sasser Deceased, of a plea of Trespass on the C… Damage Fifty pound specie
Herein faild not; and have you there this Writ Witness James Cobb Clerk of the said Court at office the fifteenth Day of April 1789
Probate Estate Case Files 1782-1937
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William Sasser
State of North-Carolina
Know all men by these presents that we Josiah Wise, Richard M Kinnie & John Coor Tinder are held and firmly bound
unto Benjamin Fort ,
Josiah Jernigan & (?) Powell and the Justices of wayne County Esquires and the rest of the Justices of the County
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County in the sum of two thousand pounds current money to be paid to
the said Justices , or the survivors or survivor of them their executors or adminitrators , in true for the benefit of the
child hereafter named committed to the tuition of Josiah Wise
To which payment well and truly to be made , we bind our Selves , our heirs , executors and adminisrators , jointly and
severally, firmly by these presents Sealed with our seals and dated this 14th day of January A.D. 1790
THE Condition of the above obligation is such , that whereas the above bounden Josiah Wise is constituted and
appointed guardian to Nancy Sasser a Minor Orphan ; now if the said Josiah Wise shall faithfully execute said
guardianship by occuring and improving the estate of the said Nancy passes that shall come into possession,
for the benefit of the said Nancy as until she shall arrive at full age,
or be sooner thereto required , and then render a plain and true account of his said guardianship on oath before the
Justices of said County Court , and deliver up , pay to or possess said Nancy Sasser of all such estate
or estates as it ought to be possessed of ,
or to such persons as shall be lawfully impowered to receive the same ; and the profits arising therefrom ; then ,
and in that case, the above obligation to be void and of no effect , otherwise to remain in full force and virtue .
Signed , sealed and delivered , in the prence of J Cobb Josiah Wise Read J. Sinde
The report of the committess on the guardianship of Josiah Wise on the Estate of Anne Sasser.
Sasser , William Court , her husband to make report to said In Obediance thereto do make the following Report , First from the records of said Court it appears that the said Josiah Wise was appointed Guardian to the said Anne than Orphan , At JanY Court 1790 that the said Josiah Wise took into his possession two Negroes ( to wit Sampson and Abram the property of the said Anne that he hired out the said Negroes but failed to keep and act of the amt of the hire during his Guardianship which from the best authority we have been able to obtain was about six years
— That from the neglect of said Guardian it has not been in our power to determine the real here But have proceeded to make an estimate from what is conceived to be the real value of said Negroes to wit That Sampson would of hired for five pounds yearly and that Abram would of hired for twenty two pounds ten shilling amounting for the aforesaid times to Two hundred and eighty five pounds 285,00 That the said Josiah wise did as Guardian advance for the purport of the the said Anne from the year 1790 to the year 1790 the sum of hundred and forty eight pounds
To Bro (?) To (?) on this sum 137.00 pounds from the 1st day of Jany 1797 to that 15th day of Novr 1804 say seven years 10 mo & a half –
That the said Josiah Wise did receive from Richard Mekinne Senr the late Guardian to the said Anne on the 12th day of Apr 1790 the sum of Sixty five pounds 3/3 in cash the property of the said Anne agreeable to as receipt given the said Richard which with Int to the 15th day of Novr 1804 and to one hundred and twenty one pounds 19 /1
That the said Josiah Wise did pay to the said Anne on the 14th day of Feby 1799 the sum of one hundred and Ten pounds 3 /11 which sum with (?) up to the 15th day of Novr 1804 , day 5 years & 9 months as to one hundred and forty eight pounds 4/
– – Bal due the Orphan 175.97
that in making out the foregoing reports we have not charged Anne on the different years for the sums which the negroes hired for supposing the trouble of Guardianship and some board which perhaps never was charged , aught to balance against that acct up to the year of 1797 when the orphan became of age (?) which is submitted
J Everitt, Holl.. C Hamilton
Wayne County August Term 1804 Ordered that Joseph Everitt Probert Collier and Claudius Hamilton be appointed a Committee to settle accounts between the executors of Josiah Wise decd who was Guardian to Anne Sesser and Richard McKinne the Husband of said Anne & Report to next Court
Copy (?) Anne Sasser State of North Carolina Wayne County Agreeable to the annexed Order issued from the County aforesaid requiring us the undersigned to settle the acct between the Exert of Josiah Wise (?) Guardian to Anne Sasser, now Anne McKinne and
Sasser , William
Estate of James Sasser Minor to Rich McKinne Guardian
1788 to boarding eleven months 9.00
6 Feb 1788 to schooling twelve months 5.00
1789 7 Jan to clothing 5.60
Total 19.60
1789 7 Jan by a note on Isaac Wingate 28.10
B a note on Joseph Everett 10.15
(the above notes is for the higher of negroes
Rich McKinne
Estate of Anne Sasser
Same date as above to boarding eleven months 9.00
To schooling twelve months 5.00
To clothing 5.17
Total 19.79
1789 7 Jan by a note on Isaac Wingate 26.00
B a note on Joseph Everett 16.50
Total 42.50
(the above notes is for the higher of negroes
Rich McKinne
Sasser , William
Estate of James Sasser Minor to Rich McKinne Guardian
1788 to boarding eleven months 9.00
6 Feb 1788 to schooling twelve months 5.00
1789 7 Jan to clothing 5.60
Total 19.60
1789 7 Jan by a note on Isaac Wingate 28.10
B a note on Joseph Everett 10.15
(the above notes is for the higher of negroes
Rich McKinne
Estate of Anne Sasser
Same date as above to boarding eleven months 9.00
To schooling twelve months 5.00
To clothing 5.17
Total 19.79
1789 7 Jan by a note on Isaac Wingate 26.00
B a note on Joseph Everett 16.50
Total 42.50
(the above notes is for the higher of negroes
Rich McKinne
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA . Now all men by these presents that we Josiah Wise Richard M Kinne & John Coor Pinder are held and firmly bound unto Benjamin Fort Josiah Jernigan & Eli Powell and plus the Justices of wayne Esquires and the rest of the Justices of the County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County in the sum of two thousand pounds current money to be paid to the said Justices , or the survivors or survivor of them their executors or administrators , in true for the benefit of the child hereafter named committed to the tuition of Josiah Wise
To which payment well and truly to be made , we bind ourselves , our heirs , executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents Sealed with our seals and dated this 14th day of January A.D. 1790
The condition of the above obligation is such , that whereas the above bounden Josiah Wise is constituted and appointed guardian to Mary Sasser a Minor Orphan ; now if the said Josiah Wise shall faithfully execute said guardianship by recuring and improving the estate of the said Nancy passes that shall come into possession , for the benefit of the said Nancy as until she shall arrive at full age , or be sooner thereto required , and then render a plain and true account of his said guardianship on oath before the Justices of said County Court , and deliver up , pay to or possess said Nancy Sasser of all such estate or estates as it ought to be possessed of , or to such persons as shall be lawfully empowered to receive the same ; and the profits arising therefrom ; then , and in that case , the above obligation to be void and of no effect , otherwise to remain in full force and virtue .
Signed , sealed and delivered , in the presence of J Cobb Josiah Wise J C Pinder R McKinne
Sasser, William
Know all men by these Presents that we Richard McKinnie, William Fellow and Solomon Pope all of North Carolina & County of Wayne are held and firmly bound unto the Justices of the County Court of Wayne in the full sum of Two Thousand pounds peice to be paid to the Survivor or Survivor of them their Executors adms or Successors for the Benefit of the child hereafter named committed to the Tution of the said Richard McKinnie To the which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves our heirs Exors & assign Jointly & severally firmly by these presents sealed with our Seals and dated this 12th day of January 1787 The condition of the above obligation is such that Whereas the above bound Richard McKinnie is appointed Guardian to Nancy Sasser Orphan of William Sasser now of the said Richard McKinnie shall faithfully execute his said Guardianship By Securing and improving all the Estate of the said Nancy Sasser that come to his possession for the Benefit of of the said Nancy Sasser untill she shall come to Lawful age , or be sooner there unto required and her Render aplain and true account of his said Guardianship upon oath before the Justices of our said Court and Deliver up pay or Possess the said Nancy Sasser with all such Estate as she ought to be possessed of or to such other Persons as shall be lawfully authorised to receive the same and the profits arising therefrom then this obligation to be Lord otherwise to remain in full power & Virtue
Seals:
Jas Cobb
Richard M Kinne
William Fellow
Solomon Pope
Probate Estate Case Files 1782-1937
Guardian to Sarah Sasser Orphan of Wm Sasser. Now if the said Josiah Wise shall faithfully execute said Guardianship by Securing and improving all the Estate of the said Sarah Lasser that come to Possession for the Benefit of the said Sarah until he shall arrive to Lawfull age or be sooner thereunto Required and then Render a plain and true account of his said Guardian ship upon oath before the Justices of our said Court & Deliver up pay to or possess the said Sarah Lasser with all such Estate as she ought to be possessed of or to such other Person as shall be Lawfully authorised to Receive the same and the profits arising therefrom the this obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full Power & virtue
Seal
Josiah Wise
Wm Blackburn
Wm Alford
Know all men by these presents that we Josiah Wise , William Alford and William Blackman of North Carolina & County of Wayne are held and firmly Bound unto the Justices of the County Court of Wayne in the full sum of Two thousand pounds Specie To be paid unto the survivor or survivor of them their Executors adm or Successors for the Benefit of the child hereafter named committed to the (?) of the said Josiah Wise To the which payment well and truly to be made we bind our Selves our heirs Executors & adm . & assigns jointly and Severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and Dated this 12th day of January Anno Dom. 1787 The Condition of the above obligation is such that the be Bound Josiah Sasser is appoint
Probate Estate Case Files 1782-1937
State of North Carolina, Wayne County
Know all men by these presents, That we Stephen Sasser Richard Jernigan firmly bound unto J.C. Punder chairman, and other justices of the County Court of Wayne in the sum of 2000 pounds, current money, to be paid to the said Chairman or his successors, or other justices of the county of Wayne to the which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our Heirs, Executors and administrators, jointly and feverally, firmly by their presents, sealed with our seals, and dated this 25th day of May 1811.
The condition of the above obligation is such, that if the above bounden stephen sasser
Administrator of all and singular the Goods and Chattels, rights and Credits of William Sasser deceased, do make or cause to be made a true and perfect Inventory of all and singular the Goods and chattels, right and credits of the deceased which have or shall come to the Hands, Knowledge or Possession of the said Stephen or into the Hands or possession of any person or persons for him and the same so made, do exhibit, or sauce to be exhibited to our said county court of wayne within ninety days after the date of these presents; and the same goods, chattels and credits, and all other goods, chattels and credits of the deceased, at the time of his death or which at any time hereafter shall come into the Hands or Possession of the said Stephen or into the Hands or possession of any other person or persons for him or do well and truly administer according to law: and further do make or cause to be made, a true and just account of his said administration, within the time required by act of assembly, after the date of these presents, and all the rest and residue of the said goods, chattels, and credits, which shall be found remaining in the hands of or due from the said administrator shall deliver and pay unto such person or persons respectively, as the same shall become due, pursuant to the true intent and Meaning of the act in the case made and provided. And if it shall appear that any Will or Testament was made by the deceased, and pay unto such person or persons respectively, as the same shall become due, pursuant to the true Intent and Meaning of the Act in that Case made and provided. And if it shall appear that any Will or Testament was made by the deceased, and the executor or Executors therein named, to exhibit the fame in said Stephen Sasser above bounden, being thereunto required, do render and deliver the said Letters of Administration (Approbation of such testament being first had and made in said Court) then this Obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full Force and Virtue.
Signed, Sealed, and delivered in the presence of
Jn MCKinne
Stephen Sasser
Richard Firningance(?)
Morris Whish(?)
Estate Sasser , William 1 2 Ill Bed some furniture Spee Cotton turkeys ┃ taken away by Robert ┃ Sterling & not sold by me S. Leper Ad. 100 ┃ of Baron 6 Bushels of Corn E Allow 246 fath by Commit 1 8 to Susanah his wife that as returned in the Inventory 3 Hinder Thos Boswell Enos Powell Sasser Adm Ditto on Phillip Radford Ditton Edward Sasser Ditton John Saper 29 ┃ Dittson Benson Charles ┃ 10 Dotson Crawford Charles 2 12 6 Ditto in Josh Smith of Dutton Enos Powell 1 Ditton Do 2 on Henry Wilson & John L with Intruston both & Tools ┃ her Last Hatt of Shoes Great Coat Jackets ┃ of pantaloons ┃ Coats Note on Wm Cook – ┃ Ditto on Benj Jerness ┃ E Money — 2 — Bible — 3 ┃ 6 17 5 ┃ 5
26th March 1811 of
Inventory of the Estate of Wm Sasser Deceased
2 Horses creatures
2 Bed some furniture
1 Wooling Wheel
3 Pr of Cotton Cards
2 Pewter Basons
1 Dish
7 Earthen Plates
1 Bottle & some snuff
2 Punch Boles
2 tumblers
1 Cruet
1 Mugg
1 trumpet
1 Coopers Vice
3 Knifes & five forks
1 ? tray
1 washing tub
1 Water pales
1 Kealer
1 pr of flatt Irons
2 ?
1 Trunk
Small Chest
1 Weeding Hoe
1 Grubbing hoe
1 fluke Hoe
1 Sp?
1 tea kettle
1 set of Sythe Irons
1 old Chestbold Lumber
1 Small Augus
1 Hand Jointer
1 ?
6 lb of tobanco
some pepper
? Corn
some ?
2 tee cups
1 Bottle
1 Pr.?
1 Plow Stock
1 tin funnel
1 pr of flush forks
1 Griddle
1 Meal Gum
1 small stand
1 Pepper Box
2 ?
2 Potts
1 Pr of Pott Hooks
1 ?
1 peace of ?
1 gum of salt
1 meal sifter
1 ?
1 Curry Comb
28 lbs bacon
1 Saddle
1 Bridle
1 Barrell
1 Hogshead
Note on Edward Sasser
Ditto order on Charles Benson from Ann Crawford
accompt on Arthur Crawford
Ditto on Ozwell Langley
Ditto on John Mollon
NC Estate Files 1663-1979
Probate Estate Case Files 1782-1937
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In obedience to an order of the County Court of (?) and quarter sessions issued November term 1816 for the subscribers having been sworn upon the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God (?) been allotted to each of the heirs of William Sasser dec’d the following tracts and lots belonging to the sd William Sasser in the town of Smithfield in following (?)
Beginning for Polly Bryan wife of Benjamin Bryan at a station on the bank of Neuse River in the East of Granville line runs his line E 208 poles to the Smithfield River thence with the remainder of the road 81 poles to an stake thence and to the Neuse River thence up the (?) the River to the began (?) 40 (?) as represented by the above plat No 1
The other tract in parcel of land (?) of Peter Slaughter Begn at a Spanish Oak in the river bank runs 22 E 100 poles to an white oak (?) thence N 902 – 148 poles to an black Jack, the corner of the half of the 98 is patent thence E52poles to a (?) pine in an (?) thence 236 poles to an stake thence E 83 poles to an stake Wilkinsons corner thence his line N91 poles to the old line thence as line N70 E14 poles to an stake thence with Wilkinson line N 75 W 2 poles to an white oak now on the bank of the river thence
Down the (?) of the river to the begn containing 225 as being (?) in the whole at 850 dollars whic is $37 (?) than her distribution (?)
Also began for the heirs of Elizabeth Williams formerly the wife of Isaac Williams at an hickory Polly Bryan’s corner in the fork of Neuse river and runs her line to a stake in the Smithfield River then (?) of the river 31 poles to a small (?) thence West to a birch in the bank of the river thence up the (?) of the River to the begn containing 40 (?) represented by the plan No 2. Also the (?) when (?) keep an (?) represented in the (?) of Smithfield No 34 the whole (?) and (?) at $850 being $37 (?)
Also began for Elizabeth Sasser at a brick (?) being of Elizabeth Williams corner on the bank of Neuse River – runs their line E (?) on the Smithfield river thence the meander of the Road (?) to a small hickory thence N to an birch as the river thence up the meander of the river to the began contained 3x as represented by the plat No 3. Also one other (?) in parcels of land lying in the (?) of Black Creek bought by the sd Wm Sasser dec’d from D (?) and wife containing 150 acres. Also the (? house and (?) formerly occupied by Sam Smith represented in the plan of the (?) of Smithfield N 3s – the whole thing valued at $800 being $13 less than her share
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N20 W 178 poles to a past oak (dead) his corner, thence as his line N12 degrees E147 poles to a stake his corner thence as his line S56 degrees 30 poles to a Lightwood Strump in the mouth of a cove Elijah Atkinsans corner, thence as his line S53 W87 poles to a stake in said line thence S65 degrees W 22 poles E 182 poles to a mapa on the edge of a ditch, thence S65 degrees W 14 poles to a Stake thence to S10 degrees E 70 poles to a stake, in Elijah Atkinson’s “deceased” line thence as his line N 86 degrees E 2 poles to an dogwood said Atkinson’s corner, thence as his line S10 E 90 poles to a pine on the path, his corner, thence as his line S37 W 127 poles to a pine his corner, thence as his line N 65 degrees W 18 poles to a stake his corner, thence as his line S 15 E 66 ½ poles to a stake in said line, thence East to the beginning containing 267 Acres and proceeded also to put her in possession of the same.
Given under the hands and seals of the said Jurors before me this September the 13th day Of A.D. 1860. WNC(?) sheriff
A Smith
George Barfield
A. Wellans
Henry Weadord
Yelvington
DS Weadord
K. Grantham
APouree
R.D Wealord
Yeurg N. Thornton
Chas C. Massy
Peleg Massey
Plots shown on the map in the middle
State of North Carolina, Johnston County
To The worshipful the Justice of the Courts of Pleas and quarter Sessions – November Term 1860
We the undersigned commissioners, appointed by the Court of Pleas and quarter sessions of said County, having been duly sworn proceeded an the 9th Day of November 1860 to divide and make an partition between and among Thomas Sasser, Delaney wife of Thomas Sasser, and John Sasser, tenants in common of the lands descended to them as children and heirs at law of Henry Sasser deceased. Whereupon we have made and do hereby make the following appropriatioins among the respective claimants in severalty, that is to say, the lot not lying on Buffalow Swamp is assigned and appropriated to Thomas Sasser in severalty, bounded as follows viz:
Beginning at a Black Gum on the run of Little Buffalo, runs West 78 poles to a stake John Cockrill’s corner, thence south 101 poles to an water oak, corner of Lot no 2 thence with the line of Lot No 2 East 149 Poles to a Small ash on the run of Little Buffalo, thence up the various courses of said swamp to the beginning containing (71 ½ acres) Seventy and a half acres valued at $107.25One hundred and Seven Dollars and twenty five cents. The share tract is entirely encumbered with the Dower
Also Lot No 1 in the lands lying on Little Creek, we assign to Thomas Sasser and is bounded as follows viz Beginning at a Black Gum on the run of Little Creek and runs East 30 poles to a stake in the line of Lot No 3. thence along said line and past the corner and with the line of Lot No 3 than along said line and past the corner with the line of Lot No 2 north 72 poles to an post oak thence East 44 poles to a stake, thence North 5 degrees west 54 poles to a stake W.F Wellons corner, thence as his line West 63 poles to as stake on the run of Strip Hill Branch thence down said branch to Little Creek, thence down the various corners of said Creek to the beginning containing 49 acres. Valued at $196
Lot No 2 and Lot No 3 in the lands lying on Little Buffalow swamp are assigned and appropriated to Delancy wife of Thomas Sasser – Lot No 2 begins as follows, at a Water Oak, Thomas Sassers corner runs on his line East 149 poles to a small ash his corner on the run of Little Buffalow, thence down said swamp to a sweet gum, corner of Lot No3. thence with said line West 212 Poles to a stake in John Cockrells line, thence on his line North 79 poles to the beginning, containing 89 acres valued at $133.50). Said lot is almost entirely ecumered with the Dower.
No 3. Begins at a sweet gum on the run of Little Buffalow swamp, corner of Lot No 2 and rising with the line of Lot No 2 West 212 poles to a stake, thence south 57 poles to a Stake Stephen Bagleys corner, Thence as his line East 219 poles to a stake his corner thence with his line and past his corner North 50 poles to a pine on the run of Little Buffao Swamp, thence up said swamp to the beginning containing 76t ½ acres Valued $191.25
Lot No2 and Lot No3 in the lands lying a Little Creek are assigned and appropriated to John Sasser. No 2 Begins at a pine in Thomas Sasser’s line, runs as his line north 64 poles to an post oak his corner, thence as his lion and past his corner East 134 poles to an stake Thomas Hoolwell’s corner, thus as his line south 64 poles to an stake corner of Lot No 3, thence with said line west 134 poles to the beginning, containing 53 ½ acres valued at $214. No 3 begins at pine corner of Lot No 2, and runs East 134 poles to an stake corner of Lot No 2 thence south 64 poles to an stake thence North 64 poles to the beginning containing 53 ½ valued at $107
We further charge the (?) valuader dividend or dividends with such sums of money respectively as will make an equitable division, that is to say: Delaney wife of Thoman Sasser pays to Thomas Sasser the sum of Eight Dollars and forty one and two third cents ($8.41 ⅔) – John Sasser pays to Thomas Sasser the sum of $4.66 2/3 .
All which is respectfully submitted under our hands and seals- This November the 9th day 1861
Subscribed before me the 24th day of Nov 1860.
State of North Carolin, Johnston County
Be it known that at November Term A.D. 1860 of the court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of the county and State aforesaid, the foregoing report was returned in open court confirmed and ordered to be recorded and registered.
Wit-Thos. D. Sneed
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In account of sales of the estate of Wm Sasser Dec’d
Stephen Sasser
JC Pinder
Thomas C Bardbury
TC Bradbuy
John Sasser
John Molton
25 July 1817 Sheriff of Johnston – John Saunders adm of William Sasser 166 pds 10 shillings which William Hollister … recovered against him for debt and damage. Also 515 shillings 3 pence.
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More inventories:
Edith Sasser
Lewis Ginley
Robert Sims
John Molten
Robert Hooks
Silas Hollimon
William Fellows Jesse Herren
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Edith Sasser
Jesse Herrin
Samuel Boyt
SIlas Holiman
Lewis Ginley
Robert Sims
Samuel H?
page 28
Edith Sasser
David Gurnign
John Fleetwood
Jesse Herrin
Daniel Cook
Robert Hooks
Robert Sims
page 27
Edith Sasser
Jesse Herrin
H? Hines
Lewis Girly
Thomas B.. Esq.
Silas Holliman
Samuel BLyth
Robert Sims
William Hooks
William Alford
Will Hollister
VS
Will W Rodman
Plunes(?)
Vend(?)
June 1820
Lot Lold for want of bidders – Just up one ad vestisment at the court & one at Gallighers Fourn & our at Cherrys yourn bridge
Allen Girt (?)
State of North-Carolina
To the sheriff of Beaufort County, Greeting:
Whereas we lately commanded you to cause to be made of the goods and chattels, lands and tenements of William W. Rodman in your county, the sum of two thousands one hundred & thirty pounds
William Hollister lately in our Court of Pleas and quarter-Sessions, for the county of Craven, recovered against him for debt and interest and you returned to us that you lived in lots N. 56, 61 & 62 in Van Norden turn and No. 56 and 61 improved
We now command you, that you expose the same to sale, so as to satisfy the said plaintiff said date & interest together with the further sum of Eleven pounds nineteen & five? Pence for costs of suit and that you have the said monies before said court, on the second Monday of June next, together with this Writ. Herein fail not.
Witness, James G. Stanly, clerk of our said Court, at Newbern, the second Monday of march A. d. 1820 and in the XLIV year of our Independence.
Issued the A.D. 181….day of…. J. G. Stanley(?)
Judgment June 1814 – Principal pounds = 2000.0.0
Interest = 130.0.0
(side writing)
Waited bond 6/ court 3/ trial 7/6 1.6.6
25 exec & sae, 156/6 ran 15/ 8.11.6
Jones ⅙ Au JS 4 0/ 2.1.6 pounds = 11.19.6
Interest or principal from 16 of June 1814 until paid
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Bank of Newbern
Vs
John Sanders admr of
William Sasser
Fi Fa
To October 1816
No property of the Defendants to be found except land
Ballinger Dlhp?
For Robert Gullery Shff?
(right side writing)
Costs
Judgment April 1816 Damages Pounds 599.9.10
With 12/6 bond 6/tax 10/ conte 6/ pounds 1.14.6
Trial 7/6 fi fa 6/3 Att. E. G 40/ 2.13.9
Sheriff of Johnston R. Gulley Jr. 12.6
Sheriff Daves 2 pounds 5.2.9
Pounds 604.12.7
The sheriff will collect Interest on pound 1119.60 cents
From the 19th April 1816 till paid.
(left side writing)
Recd this writ 1st August 1816
Ballinger
State of North-Carolina
To the sheriff of Johnston County, Greeting:
We command yo that of the Goods and Chattels, of William Sasser in the hands of his administrators John Sanders you cause to be made, as well the sum of Five hundred & ninety nine pounds, nine shillings & ten pence for the costs and charges in said suit expended, whereof the said William Sasser is convicted as appears to us of record; and have you the said Monies before our said Court to be held for the County of Craven, at the Court House in Newbern on the third Monday after the Fourth Monday of September next, then and there to render the said Debt and Damages, costs and Charges aforesaid–Herein fail not and have you then and there this writ.
Witness, John W. Guion, Clerk of our said Court at Newbern, the third Monday after the fourth Monday of March in the XL year of our INdependence, A. D. 1816
Issued the 13th day of May 1816. J W. Guion CLC
State of North-Carolina
To the Sheriff of Johnston County, Greeting: We command you that of the Goods and Chattels, Lands and Tenements of John Laundere admr of William Sasser you cause to be made, the sum of One hundred sixty six pounds ten shillings which William Hollister serving to the use of the Bank of Newbern lately in our Superior Court of Law, for the County of Craven recovered against him for debt, and damages; and also the sum of five pound fifteen shillings & three pence for the costs and charges in said suit expended, whereof the said John is convicted as appears to us of record; and have you the said monies before our said Court, to be held for the County of Craven at the Court House in Newbern on the third Monday after the fourth Monday of September next, then and there to render the said debt, damages, costs and charges aforesaid. Herein fail not, and have you then and there this writ.
Witness John W. Guion, Clerk of our said Court at Newbern, the third Monday after the fourth Monday of March in the XL1 year of our Independence, A.D. 1817
? July 25 1817 Jhn W. Guion CLC
Wm Hollister use of Bank of Newbern Johnston
Vs
John Sanders admr of Wm Sasser
Alias Fi Fa
To Oct: 1817
Recd of Former Sheriff. Shown in full of the within Judgment and cost
Ballingin Shff
(right side writing)
Judgt April 1816 pounds 150.0.0
Damages 16.10.0
166.10.0
Orig 12/6 bond 6/ Tax 10p con: 6 f
Trial 7/6 Fi Fa 12/6 Att E G 40 p
This Ex 6/3 sheff Gulley 12/6 daves 2 p
5.15.3
Int: from 19th April 1816 Till paid
Bank of Newbern Johnsten
Vs
John Sanders admr of
William Sasser
Alias Fi Fa
To Oct: 1817
Recd of Former
Sheriff shown in full of their within Judgment & cost
Ballingir Shff
(right side writing)
Judgt April 1816 pounds 599.9.10
Org: 12/6 bond 6/ tax 10p con: 6/
Trial 7/6 fi fa 12/6 ate E G 4 o/
This ex 6/3 sheff Gulley 12/6 Daves 2/ 5.15.3
Int: from 19th April 1816 till paid
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State of North-Carolina
To the sheriff of Johnston county, Greeting:
We command you that of the Goods and Chattels, Lands and Tenements of John Sanders admr of William Sasser you cause to be made, the sum of Five hundred and ninety nine pounds nine shillings & ten pence which the Bank of Newbern lately in our Superior Court of Law, for the County of Craven recovered against him for debt, and damages; and also the sum of five pounds fifteen shillings & three pence for the Costs and Charges in said suit expended, whereof the said John is convicted as appears to us of record; and have you the said monies before our said Court, to be held for the County of Craven at the Court House in Newbern on the third Monday after the fourth Monday of Septr. Next, then and there to render the said debt, damages, costs and charges aforesaid. Herein fail not, and have you then and there this writ.
Witness John W. Guion, clerk of our said Court at Newbern, the third Monday after the fourth Monday of March in the XL year of our Independence, A.D. 1817
Jp 25 July 1817 Jn W. Guion CLC
State of North-Carolina
To the sheriff of Johnston County, Greeting:
We command you that of the Goods and Chattels, William Sasser in the hands of John Sanders his Administrator you cause to be made, as well the sum of One hundred & fifty pounds which William Hollister to the use of the Bank of Newbern lately in our Superior Court of law for the County of Craven, recovered against him for Debt as the sum of Sixteen pounds and ten shillings for Damages; and also the sum of Five pounds, two shillings and nine pence for the costs and Charges in said suit expended, whereof the said William is convicted as appears to us of record; and have you the said Monies before our said Court to be held for the County of Craven, at the Court House in Newbern on the third Monday after the fourth Monday of September next, then and there to render the said Debt and Damages, Costs and Charges aforesaid–Herein fail not and have you then and there this writ.
Witness, John w. Guion, Clerk of our said Court at Newbern, the third Monday after the fourth Monday of March in the XL year of our Independence, A. D. 1816
Issued the 13th day of May 1816 Jn W Guion CLC
Bank of Newbern
Wm Hollister use of the
Bank of Newbern
Vs
John Sanders administrator
Of William Sasser
Fi Fa
To October 1816
No property of the defendants to be found Except land
Ballinger sff
&
Robert Gulley Sheff
(right side writing)
Recd this wit 1st August 1816
A Ballinger shep(?)
(left side writing)
Costs
Judgment April 1816 Debt pounds 150.0.0
Damages 16.10.0
Writ 12/ bond 2/ tax 10/ continuance 6/ pounds 1.14.6
Trial 7/6 fi fa 6/3 Attorney E. G. 40/ 2.13.9
Sheriff of Johnston 12/6 Dves 2/ 14.6
5.2.9
Pounds 171.12.9
The Sheriff will collect Interest on pounds 300
From the 19th April 1816 until paid
Know all men by these presents that we John Kennedy Jno Even & Joseph Ekinned an held and firmly bound unto the State of North Carolina in the just & full sum of five hundred dollars the payment whereof will and truly we made we bind ourselves our heirs executors & administrators jointly & severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals dated this the 25th day of Aug AD 1845 – the condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bounden Kennedy has been this day appointed Special administrator upon the estate of Paper decd . Now therefore if the said Jnokinned shall & truly administer all and singular the goods & chattels of the said Wm Sasser decd until the next ensuring one Court & that he then will & truly & faithfully pay over & deliver to such person or persons the said estate as said Court may appoint administrator then the above obligation to void otherwise to remain in full force & virtue Signed Sealed & delivd inpresence of John Kennedy John the Joseph E Kennedy
State of No Carolina Wayne County
At a Court Special Court began held this day of the office of the Clerk of the County Court . It is ordered that special letters of administration be granted to Jno Kennedy upon the estate of Wm Sasser decd & that he is allowed to sea two horses four or five head cattles & the crop now grory all the hogs house hold & Kitchen furniture & on six months credit Aug 25th 1845 – James Griswold, P.M, Wm R Lane S., P. Andrews
Account of Sale of the property of Wm Sasser Decd sold the 15th of September 1845 on a credit of Six months notes and approved security required before the Right of property John Kennedy admin.
22 Dagans 2 1 Do – 2 greebing has 1 of 3 Do 4 & Pumpery Weeding has 1 Laddle & bladket 1 Loom & year — 1 1 — 1 Lot Pot ware & Gredda Do Crackney 1 Do in & pewter Table — 1 basket & morter 4 Chairs & Frames 1 That Gen — 1 Chest — 1 hold 1 goods or — 2 Slay – 1 bed & furniture 1 bed 1 lot goods & c dead wearing appard Raison box & priest – Coffee mile 1 lot pat ware Lub & parle Lub & piggin Va 1 – bed tract Wheel & Cards 1 — bed stead — meal barrel & Lester
n to 10 to P Hallowell ┃ to John J Kennedy toto Richd Jernegan John T Kinney Stephen Loper Landers Smith Stephen Sasser Do – Widdow Penney Laper Lea Leo — $ Stephen Losser Lewis Howell Jose Stephen Lasser Penney Loper Leal – Landers Smith Penney Loper Emily Soper Lemers Lasser Penney Laker Leo Calvin Howell Penney Sasser Stephen Lasser Penney Sasser Leo — Leo — Demeris Losser Do Barney Sasser 75 60 75 40 ┃ 90 25 5 of 35 5 25 5 ┃ 10 ┃ 55 ┃ 10 10 25 of ┃ 55 05 5 2 5 ┃ 10 5 8
1 at Gourd lot trumpey John Kennedy — for & contents 1 set place year Penney asser Do – Richard Jernigan 1 place Slack Ira Stephen Lasser 1 Do — Leo – 1 Cow hide 1 hat Tobeus Musgrove Stephen Lesser — 1 Silas Webb Judego sland Penney Saper Leo Law & 5 pigs Do 4 Shoats – Stephen Laper guse — Glass Webb Binney 1 Law & 6 Shoats Laper 1 Cow & Calf Robt Bridges 1 Geo Penney Live – Joseph Sasser 1 bay mare & bridle — Kennedy horse & bridle Stephen Soper his Interest in organ full – Jno J Kennedy third corn & peasin told Sephen Soper — third crop potatoes 3 Starks third Ladder 2 / 6 to Decham James Penney Laper third con & personal Cotter Stephen Soper — Derham James Do Sea 1 1 to 6 3 ┃ 55 ┃ 75 ┃ to ┃ 00 15 ┃ ⎬ 36 ┃ 97 ┃ 10 . of 8 62 ┃ 45 ┃ 14 25 ┃ 15 ┃ 10 25 15 00 ┃ 40 to as ┃ 21 ┃ as 7 of 38 80 1 50
John Kennedy Admr of William Sasser Dec in account with his intestate Dr To amt of account of Sale the 15th of Sept 1845 ┃ 197. 07 Int on same to 29th of Feby 1848 21 ┃ 87 To amt recd of Thomas Kennedy for work of son Will 10 . ┃ 55 Int on same ” 8 ┃ 21 230.70 ┃ N. 2 4 55 6 8 19 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Coon to Cor Carl to and Cash Amt of of We Adm Adm all of Feby
Vouchers Cash paid Tobias Musgrove principle & Int up to 21st of Feby 1848 — Cash paid Tobias Musgrove prin & not as above Cash paid Henry Rains on & not To amt of John Kennedys act as said Intestate – Cash paid John B. Crawford with Int as above Richd Washington Redin Coley J R Hooks to Sanders Cox Durham Jones John T Kennedy Ira Langston Widow for years allowance Thomas B Cox – Int Peggy Combs Amt of note due Adm & Int as above ” of Ballance due on admrs note & Int as ” Commissions 5 percent allowed S 95 2 10 ┃ 581 171 4 . 5 15. 11 3. 75 13. 60 10 55 4.32 3. 781 7. 27 17. 32 55 223 16. 11 1.08 35 85 23. 84 19.53 $ 231.432
We the undersigned have examined the accounts of John Kennedy admr of William Sasser decd and find a ballance admr from said Estate , to amt of Seventy then & all of which is respectfully submitted February 21st 1848 B. W. Raiford or ┃ Kennedy due the of unt
State of North Carolina Wayne County Know all men by these presents that we Jo Kennedy, Joseph Kennedy & Jno Event State of North are held & firmly bound unto the hundred Carolina in the sum of five dollars to be paid to said stake , to the which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves our heirs executors & administrators jointly & severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this the 20 Nov 1845 – day of The condition of the above obligation is such that if the above bounden M Kennedy administrator of all & singular , the goods and chattels rights & credits of Wm Lassen deceased do make or cause to be made a true & perfect inventory of all & singular the goods & chattels rights & credits of the said deceased which have or shall come to the hands knowledge or possession of the said Jo Kennedy , or into the hands or possession of my person or persons for him and the same so made do exhibit or cause to be exhibited to our said County Court of way within ninety days after the date of these presents and the same goods chattels & credits & all other good chattels & credits of said deceased at the time of his death or which at any time hereafter shall come into the hands or possession of the said pround or into the hands or possession of any person or persons for do well & truly administer according to Law and further do make or cause to be made a true & just account of his said administration within the time required by law after the date of these presents and all the rest and residue of the said goods chattels & credits which remaining in the hand of or due from the said administrator shall deliver and pay unto such person or persons respectively as the same shall become due pursuant to the true intent & meaning of the act of assembly in such case made & provided and if it shall appear that any will or testament was made by the deceased and the executor or executors therein named do exhibit the same in court making a request to have it allowed and appeared of accordingly if the said John Kennedy above bounden being thereunto required do under & deliver the said letters of administration approbation of such testament being first had & made in said Court then this obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force virtue Signed Sealed & delivered in presence of
John Kennedy
John Everett
Joseph E Kennedy
State of North Carolina We the under Wayne County appointed Sighed Commission at Nov. Term 1845 to vew the Estate of William Sasser his feet and to allot to Penelope Dale Widdow of said Elect one years allowance out of said Estate after vering said Estate and finding no Crop Stock nor provisions and hand we have assert the same at the sum of fifty dollars to be had by the Administrator of said Dest Estate out of fund in his hand and we further have given and put her in possission of one Bed & furniture one wheel and pare and All of which is Resepfully Submited to your worships
Sanders . P. Cox this 20th day Dec 1845
W Hallowell
Joseph Kennedy being
Probate Estate Case Files 1782-1937
William Sasser Estate
State of North Carolina, Wayne County
We the undersigned commission being appointed at Nov. Term 1845 to view the Estate of William Sasser (?) and to allot to Penelope Dale Widdow of said Elect one years allowance out of said Estate after viewing said Estate and finding no Crop Stock nor provisions and hand we have attested the same at the sum of fifty dollars to be had by the Administrator of said Debt Estate out of fund in his hand and we further have given and put her in possession of one Bed & furniture one wheel and ? and All of which is Respectfully Submited to your worships this 20th day Dec 1845
Sanders . P. Cox
W Hallowell
Joseph Kennedy
Report of Commissioners years allowance of Penelope Sasser Feb Term 1846
The terms of sale of the property of William Sasswe deceased is as follows , there will be a credit of six months given by the person giving note with approved security before the title of the property is changed, Sept 13th 1862
Items listed purchased by the following names:
Henry Tilton, Pearcy Farrell, Council Bedford, Levi Forehand, Henry Tilton, JW. Ham ,Pearcy Farrell, Levi Forehand, Elizabeth Forehand, Levi Forehand, Nancy Sasser, Levi Forehand, JW Horn, WH Smith, J W Ham, T H Sasser
Sina Howell, TH Sasser, Nancy Sasser, Susan Howell, Elizabeth Horch(?)
Inventory of the property of William Sasser Deceased returnable to May Term 1858
Hiram J. Hearn, Exer. cte
Against
William Henry Sasser
County of Wayne, State of North Carolina
Hiram J. Hearn plaintiff in this action being duly sworn, says, that he is the owner of the following personal property claimed in this action, that is to say: One black horse mule, in which he claims a special property as executor of Henry Sasser, decd.
That the said property is wrongfully detained from the plaintiff by William Henry Sasser, the defendant herein. That the alleged cause of the detention thereof, according to this deponent’s best knowledge, information and belief, is as follows: that he claims said mule as his own right and property
That the said property has not been taken for a tax, assessment or fine, pursuant to a statute, or seized under an execution or attachment against the property of the plaintiff and that the actual value of said property according to the best knowledge and belief of this deponent, is one hundred and fifty dollars.
H.J. Hearn
Sworn to & subscribed
Before me this 3rd day
Of July 1872
? Jun Robinson
CSC
(Image 2)
H.J.Hearn exer
Against
William Henry Sasser
To the sheriff of the Wayne County of Wayne
You are hereby required to take from the defendant the property mentioned in the within affidavit and deliver it to the plaintiff ? Robinson CSC
Dated July 13th 1872
Teer 1.00
Rupig horse 3 bys 3.00
J.F. Dert old 4.00
Plaintiffs Atty
To hand July 13th 1872
Executive by loitering the property mentioned in the within affidavit from the defendant on the 31st day of July 1872 & deliveral the same ito plaintiff on the 3rd day of August 1872
Jrole Rhodes Saah?
(Image 3)
County of
Hiram J. Hearn, Exercte
plaintiff
Against
William Henry Sasser
Defendant
The complaint of the above named plaintiff respectfully shows to this courts that the defendant has become possessed of, and wrongfully detains from the plaintiff the following goods and chattels of the plaintiff that is to say: one black horse mule
Of the value of one hundred and fifty dollars as he believes
Wherefore the plaintiff demands that the defendant may be adjudged to deliver to the plaintiff the said goods and chattels and to pay the plaintiff damages for the detention thereof, to the sum of one hundred dollars and that the same may be forthwith delivered to the plaintiff
J.F. Dortch Plaintiffs Attorney
County of Wayne – State of North Carolina
Hiram J. Hearn plaintiff in this action, being duly sworn, says, that the foregoing complaint is true to his own knowledge, except as to the matters therein stated on information and belief, and as to those matters he believes it to be true.
H.J. Hearn
Sworn to before me, this 13th day of July 1872
? JnoRobinson
CSC
(Image 6)
State of North Carolina,
To the sheriff of Wayne County- Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to summon William Henry Sasser the defendant above named if he be found within your county, to appear before the judge of the superior Court for the County of Wayne, at the court to be held for said County, at the Court House in Goldsboro, on the second Monday after the Fourth Monday of August 1872, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, a copy of which that if he fail to answer the complaint at that time, the plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in said complaint.
? Jno Robinson
Clerk of the superior court of wayne county
We acknowledge ourselves in debted to the defendant in the sum of Two Hundred Dollars, to be void if the Plaintiff shall pay the Defendant all such cost as the Defendant shall recover of him in this action.
H.J. Hearn (seal)
Rob Hamm (seal)
His mark
Wit
? Jno Robinson
CSC
(Image 7)
Superior Court Wayne County
Special Term, Dec 1872
Hiram J. Hearn Exec – ptiff
Vs
Wm Henry Sasser – deft
On motion, this cause is continued for the defendant or payment of the costs of this term
Albiour w. Torque
Judge Presidency
(Image 9)
Wayne County: In the Superior Court
Hiram J. Hearn Exec Plaintiff
Against
William Henry Sasser Defendant
The defendant for answer to the complaint herein says that the mule mentioned in the complaint was the property of the defendant at the time of issuing the summons in this action and has ever since remained his property and not the property of the plaintiff.
Wherefore the defendant demands judgment for a return of said mule, or if a return cannot be had, then for one hundred and fifty dollars the value thereof, and for one hundred and fifty damages for the taking and detention thereof; and for the costs of this action.
Fairdoth & Grainger
Attorney for Defendant
Wayne County
William Henry Sasser the defendant in the above action being sworn says that the facts at forth in the above answer are true.
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Wayne County IN the Superior Court
State of North Carolina
To D.A. Pourch greeting: you are hereby commanded to appear before the Honorable Judge of the Superior Court of Wayne County, at the Court to be held for said County, at the Court House in Goldsboro, on Thursday Jany 23rd, 1873 to give evidence in a Civil action then and there to be tried, wherein H. J. Hearn plaintiff, and WH Sasser is defendant, on the part of the ptff
Hereoff ? not at your peril
This 18th day of Janry, 1873
? Jno Robinson
Clerk of the Superior Court
Wayne County
(Image 13)
Hiram J. Harn plaintiff
Against
William Henry Sasser Defendant
Whereas the plaintiff in this action has made an affidavit that the defendant therein wrongly detain certain personal property, in the said affidavit mentioned of the value of One Hundred & Fifty dollars and the plaintiff claims the immediate delivery of such property, as provided for in the second chapter of the seventh title of the second part of the Code of Procedure: Now, therefore, and in Consideration of the taking of said property, or any part thereof, by the Sheriff of the County of Wayne by virtue of the said affidavit and the requisitions thereupon endorsed, we the undersigned Hiram J. Hearn and Robert Hern do hereby undertake and become bound to the defendant in the sum of three hundred dollars for the prosecution of the action of the plaintiff in the said action against the defendant for wrongfully detaining the said property, for the return to the defendant of the said property, or so much thereof as shall be taken by virtue of the said affidavit and requisition thereupon endorsed, it a return thereof shall be adjudged; and for the payment to the defendant of such sum as may, for any cause be recovered against the plaintiff in this action.
Dated July 13th 1872
State of North CArolina
County of Wayne
One of the subscribers tothe foregoing undertaking, being sworn, says that he is a resident and ? holder within this State, and is worth the sum of Three hundred dollars over all his debts and liabilities, and exclusive of property exempt by law from execution.
Sworn to before me, this 13th day of July 1872
? Robinson
State of North Carolina
County of
I certify, that on this 13th day of July 1872 before me personally appeared the above named
Robert Harn
Known to me to be the individuals described in, and who executed the above undertaking, and acknowledged that he executed the same.
? Robinson
CFC
(Image 15)
Recd Jany 15th 1875 of Hiram J. Harn Executor of the will of Henry Sasser decd the sum of Fifty dollars it being this will amount of my interest in said estate
Curtis B X(her mark) B. Sasser
Winess
W R B. Harn
(Image 17)
Recipts in full of the heirs of Henry Sasser died Recorded in Book B. of accounts
WJY
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Recd Janurary 22nd Ad 1875 of Hiram J. Hearn Executor of the will of Henry Sasser decd the sum of fifty dollars it being the full amount left me in said will by the said Henry Sasser dec’d.
Joseph X (his mark) Herring
Cursy X (her mark) Herring
Witness
(Image 20)
Recd January 16th A.D. 1875 of Hiram J. Ham Executor of the will of Henry Sasser decd the sum of fifty dollars it being the full amount left me in said will by the said Henry sasser decd.
Elizabeth X (her mark) Herring
Alexander X (his mark) Herring
Witness
W R B Ham
Daniel Sparrow Will
In the name of God Amen, I Daniel Sparrow of the county of Pulaski being in perfect health of body and of perfect mind and memory thanks be given unto God calling unto mind the mortality of my Body, and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament that is to say principally and first of all I give and recommend my soul unto the hands of Almighty God that gave it and my body I commend to the earth to be buried in devout Christian Burial at the discretion of my Executors nothing doubting but at the general resurrection I shall receive the same again by the mighty former of God, and as touching such worldy estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me in this life. I give demise and dispose of the famd? in the following manner and form.
I do give and bequeath to Christian my dearly beloved wife and to Henry and James(?) my two loving sons(?) all my property both real and personal for the support of said Christian shall live and at her said Christians death said property to be divided equally among the heirs and I do hereby utterly disallow all former wills by me in any wise before named ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty eighth day of December eighteen hundred and sixteen(?)
Liquid sealed and declared in his presents of us who in his presents and in the presents of each other have hereunto subscribed our names
Archie Daniel
Biggar Singleton
Daniel Sparrow (Sealed)
Sands S Standly
George A
Pulaski County
Personally appeared in open court lands standly and after being duly from saith that he saw Daniel Sparrow signed seal and deliver this within Instrument as his last will & testament & that he saw Archie Daniel and Biggary Leighton Lubs(?) crithe(?) as witnesses with himself and that he believes said Sparrow was in his proper senses.
From to this 11th January 1818
his Test TTS? Moreland CCO Proturn Lands X Standley
Mark
Entered 21 August 1818
Robert Moreland CCO
Pg. 470
Wills Proved August 1850
I Dicey Sparrow of the county of Orange and State of North Carolina being of sound mind and memory but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence do make and declare this my last will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say:
First that any executor (hereinafter named) shall provide for my body a decent burial and pay all just-debts is whomsoever owing out of the moneys that may first come into his hands as a part or parcel of my estate.
Items I give and devise (divide?) to my two daughters Nancy L Sparrow and Elizabeth Jane Sparrow all my household and kitchen furniture, my boy Mose and two choice cows and calves.
Items My will and desire is that all the residue of my estate after taking out the devises and legacies above mentioned shall be sold and the debts owing to my collected; and of these should be any surplus over and above the payment of debts expenses and legacies that sch surplus shall be equally divided and paid over to all my children and grandson Newtson? (or Wintson?) Sparrow in equal proportion share and share alike to them and each and every of them their executors administrators and apigns? absolutely forever.
And Lastly, I do hereby constitute and appoint my trusty friend Geo. W Purify my lawful executor to all intents and purposes to execute this my last will and Testament according to the true intent and meaning of the same and every part and clause thereof hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills and Testaments by me heretofore made.
In Witness whereof I the said Dicy Sparrow do hereunto set my hand and seal this 14th day of June A.D. 1850
Dicy (her mark) Sparrow
Seal
signed, dated, published and declared by the said Dicy Sparrow to be her last will and Testament in the presence of us who at her August and in her presence do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto
Mary M Partin
Geo W. Pugrify
A.? Stangh?
Pg. 471
Wills proved August Term 1850
Orange county August Term 1850. The execution of the foregoing last will and testament of Dicy Sparrow deceased was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Mary M Parten one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded; at the same time Geo. W. Purify the executor therein named appeared in open court and qualified accordingly
Test.
I Henrietta Sparrow of the town of High Point County of Guilford, State of North Carolina declare this to be my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former wills and Testaments by me heretofore made.
I give and bequeath to my grandsons William and Richard Connell Sparrow sons of my son Joseph S S Sparrow decd. Five Hundred dollars each in notes of the Banks in the State of North Carolina. I also give and bequeath to the said Joseph S S Richard Donnell negro woman Esther and child Negro Boy Hard and Girl Lavinia. I give bequeath to my grand daughter Emily H. Dewey my Negro woman Caroline child Mary, I give and bequeath to my grandson George S Dewey, negro girl Rhody and Boy Ben. I give and bequeath to my grand daughter Henrietta N. Dewey my Negro girl Rose and Negro man Jacob. I give and bequeath to my grandson Edu and ? Dewey, Negro man Mathew and Negro girl Sally. I give and bequeath to my grand daughter Annie M Dewey negro Girl Hetty, I give and bequeath to my grand daughters Henrietta N Emily H and Annie M Dewey my household and Kitchen furniture to be equally divided among them share and share alike I give and bequeath to my grandson Duncan McRae Dewey my plantation situated in Smiths Creek in Craven County State of North Carolina, together with the …. belonging.
Having already given and bequeathed to my grand Son Wm H Snell china … plantation in Craven County State of North Carolina. I hereby ratify said Gift being all that I intend re shall receive from my effects.
After having cancelled my debts if there should be anything remaining not already divided or bequeathed in the foregoing will and testament.
The first word in the Seventh line on the first page the word Josephus was erased and the letter S placed in its stead before signing.
In testimonny where I have hereunto set my hand and affix my seal this third day of February 1865.
Signed and sealed in presence of Amos Wade and Ed. F Smallwood
I Henrietta of the town of High Point County of Guilford State of North Carolina do hereby revoke the legacy of five hundred dollars each to my grandson William …, Richard Donnell Sparrow, which amounts I directed to be paid them in notes of the Banks in the State of North Carolina and in lieu thereof I give and bequeath into the said William S and Richard Donnell sparrow five hundred dollars each out of the proceeds which may be collected from notes due me from Riley Murray of Hyde County. I hereby declare this a codicil to … last will and Testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 7th day of March 1865.
signed and sealed in presence of Edwrd F Smallwood and Anna Wade
pg 24 In the name of God Amen. I Henry Sparrow of Craven county State North Carolina being of sound and perfect mind and memory (Blessed be God) this twenty second April one thousand seven hundred and ninety five make and publish this my last will and testament in manner following that is to say…
First I Give or lend unto my loving wife Elizabeth Sparrow My house and plantation pg 25 whereon I now live during her natural life or widowhood likewise my negro Sandy, Pleasant and Davy and all my other property equally to be divided between in the same manner as I lend my land.
Item I Give unto my son William Sparrow my land and plantation whereon I now live after my wife death or marriage to him his leirs and assigns forever likewise Negro Woman Pleasant and Negro Boy Davy and boy Davey and the one half of all my other property equally to be divided between him and my daughter Francis.
Item. I give unto my daughter Francis Sparrow one negro man called Sandy and my will and desire is that my daughter shall have The first child that Negro Peasant may have after it comes to the age of one year and the half of my other property to be equally divided between her and my son William the above gift to take place To my children after wife’s death or marriage.
My will and desire is that my Negro man Cole be sold to the best advantage by my Executor and the money arising from his sale be applied to the paying my just debts and the remainder applied to the use of my children as they may want the same.
And I do hereby make and ordain and appoint my worthy friend Phillip Neal and my son William Sparrow Exector of this my last will and testament. I witness whereof I the said henry Sparrow have to this my last Will and testament set my hand and soul the day and year afore written.
Henry Sparrow Seal
Signed Sealed published
… by the said Henry Sparrow the testator as his last Will and testament in the presence of us who were present at the time of signing and sealing thereof
John Carney
Joshus Forbes
Mary Carney
Craven County Court June Term 1797.
also p71-72 has this
The above last will and testament of Henry Sparrow decd was praved by the oath of John Carney Esqu one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and it being suggested that Phillip Neale(?) & William Sparrow the executors thereto named had refused to qualify as Executors of said will ordered that letters of Testamentory with the said will annexed be granted to Elizabeth Sparrow upon her entering into Bond in the Sum of five hundred pounds with John Carney and Benjamin Masen her securities
(Bond taken) Attest Samuel Chapman Es
image 438 and 439
Craven > Mixed Court Records, 1737-1891 (Image 72 – will papers)
Henry Sparrow
Whereon I now live after my wifes death or marriage to him his heirs and assigns forever likewise Negro woman Pleasant and Negro boy Davey and the one half of all my other property eaqually to be divided between him and my daughter Frances………I give unto my daughter Frances Sparrow one negro man called Sandy and my will and desire is that my said Daughter shall have the first child that Negro Pleasant may have after it comes to the age of one year and the half of my other property to be equally divided between her and my son William the above gifts to take place to my children after my wifes death or marriage………My will and desire is that my Negro man Cole be sold to the best advantage by my ancestors(?) and the money arrising from his sale be applied to the paying my just debts and the remainder applied to the use of my two children as they may want the same……and I do hereby make and ordain and appoint my worthey friend Phillip Neale and my son William Sparrow Executors of this my last Will and Testament in Witres? Where of I the said Henry Sparrow have to this my last will and testament set my hand of seale the day and year above written
Signed Sealed Published & declaird by the said Henry Sparrow the testator as his last will & testament in the presence of us who were present at the time of signing & sealing thereof…..
John Carney State of North Carolina
Joshua Fordes
Mary Carney
Craven County Court Jurce(?) Term(?) 1797
The above last will and testament of Henry Sparrow decd was praved by the oath of John Carney Esqu one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and it being suggested that Phillip Neale(?) & William Sparrow the executors thereto named had refused to qualify as Executors of said will ordered that letters of Testamentory with the said will annexed be granted to Elizabeth Sparrow upon her entering into Bond in the Sum of five hundred pounds with John Carney and Benjamin Masen her securities
(Bond taken) Samuel Chapman Es
Image 282
Acct sales of the Estate of Henry Sparrow & wife Decd
Returned March Term 1801(?)
Inventory of Estate of Henry Sparrow, dec.
Returned Sept. Term 1797
Image 283
Account of sales of the Estate of Henry Sparrow Decd and after the death of his wife Elizabeth Sparrow decd
January the 20th 1799
One plow to Charles Pringle
Plow ….to John Parsons
…………..to same same
………….to Philip Neale(?) Junr
…………to John Parsons
…………to John Beagy
…………to Enoch Matters
…………to Daniel Jackson(?)
…………to milable? Wallace
…………to Philip Neale Jnr
…………to John Binnu?
…………to Enoch Matters
…………to Benjn Wallace
………..to Enoch Matters
…………to Daniel Jackson?
…………to Benjn Wallace
…………to Robert Williams
…………to Live Cummings?
…………to Allan? Mahanes?
…………to Stephen Mahanes?
…………to Benjn Mason?
…………to wm gilbert
………….to Philip Neale(?) Jnr
………….to John sparrow
………….to Benjmn Wallace
………….to John Sparrow
………….to Richard Chance
………….to John Gregory
………….to John Mavon?
………….to Archable Wallace
………….to Daniel Jackson
………….to Capt Stoddere
………….to same same
………….to John Hambleton jr
………….to John Sparrow
………….to Adam Mchaines
…………to John Sparrow
………….to Samuel Oliver?
An Inventory of the Estate of Henry Sparrow decd. Taken this 8th Sept 1797 by the subrscriber…
Ten head cattle two head horses ……etc…..one pair cotton, cords.
John Camey Elizabeth Sparrow
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Amount Brought over
One woolling wheel………..to Enoch Matters
…………….to Benjmn Nelfon
…………….to Edward Pritchard
……………to Samuel Olivers
……………to Th L. Lawson
…………..to Benjn Mason
……………to John Parsons
……………to John Sparrows
……………to John Mason
……………to Charles Samels
……………to John Sparrows
…………….to John Godet?
…………..to Benjmn Mason
……………to Wm Cattle
……………to John mason
……………to John martin
……………to Lifaneal Cook?
…………..to Wm Gelbert
……………to John Sparrow
……………to Adam Mahaines?
……………to Lefaneah Cook?
……………to Philip Neale jnr
……………to John Mason
……………to Philip Neale jnr
…………..to John Hambilton Sr.
…………..to James Parsons
…………..to John Parsons
…………..to John Gregery
……………to Benjmn Mason
……………to John Parsons
…………….to Benjm Mahaines
…………….to Janal? Scanlf?
……………to Ruben Whitehearst?
…………..to Robert Salmons
…………..to John Mason
…………..to John Lovit
…………..to James Houston ?
…………..to Philip Neale jnr
…………..to Benjmn Mahanes
…………..to Joshua Potter
…………..to Samuel Cook
…………..to John Bragy
…………..to Martha Thomston??
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……………to John Priasley?
……………to James Hordton Casper?
…………..to Capt ???
…………..to Joseph matters
……………..to John Parsons?
……………to Robert Wallace
…………….to John Godet?
…………….to Marie Parsons ???
……………to Capt. Stadery?
……………to Philip Neale Jr
……………to Tho Bruns???
……………to Joshua Guard
……………to John Gregory
……………to Eliavneght? Whitehurst
……………to Edmund Pritchead
…………..to Lepumeah Cook???
…………..to Stephen Lurnney??
…………..to Philip Neale Jrn
…………..to Banners Neack?
…………..to Benjmn Wallace
…………..to John Parsons
…………..to John Parsons
…………..to Samthey JNin??
…………..to Benj Mason
…………..to Joshua Fishers?
…………..to John Parsons
……………to marke Fergusen
……………to Samuel Cook
……………to Samuel Cook
……………to John Godet
…………..to Joshua Forbes
…………..to Thl Burnes?
…………..to Live Cummings
…………..to Ths Burnes?
…………..to Philip Neale Jr (Sr?)
…………..to Josep Smith
Philip Neale Jr. (Sr.?) Exect.
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Inventory of the Personable Estate of John Sparrow Deceased March the 5th 1767? Or 170
1 Barrel of Turpentine…
Super plate to nathaniel Gabrel
……to Dniel Miget
……to Peter Sparrow
……to Samuel Sparrow Sr.
……to Do……….
……to Do………
……to Samuel Sparrow
……to Benjaman Sparrow?
……to Samuel Sparrow Sr.?
……to Do……….
……to Benjaman Sparrow
……to Do……….
……to Daniel Miget?
……to Benjamin Sparrow
……to Daniel Miget
……to Ann West
……to Samuel Sparrow Sr.
……to Jonathan Perkins
……to Samuel Sparrow Sr.
……to James Snow
……to Samuel Sparrow Sr.
……to Jonathan Perkins
……to Daniel Miget
……to Thos (Thomas) Spightes
……to Samuel Sparrow
……to Jonathan Perkins
……to Samuel Sparrow
……to Daniel Miget
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1 silver watch……….
Money in hand five pound three shillings on the standing debtes twenty two pounds six shilling one hundred acres of land mone on less own Smith Creek five pounds or thereabouts of what is jussour? to be due does not appear by any book or amount therefore it is uncertain whether that sum or even? the other debts can be recovered.
??? of the Estate
John Sparrow
Recorded
2 tumbler to Samuel Sparrow Jnr.
……..to Avary Border
……..to Jonathan Perkins
…………..
……..to Thos Hall
……..to S Sparrow
……..to Avery Border
……..to Jacob nevils?
……..to Isaac? Hill
……..to Isaac? Hill
……..to Samuel Sparrow Sr.
Sheriff Communrni?
Reel the above commissions this 11th of Sept 1787
M Bryan Sher?
John Sparrow
Acct Sale
Recorded
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An acct. of sales of the personale Estate of Paul Sparrow sold at Debbie nasidier? This 6th? June 1799
3 winsor chairs to James Clayton
……to John Carney
……to James Clayton
……to Ann Sparrow
……to Beny Mason
……to Joseph Masters
…..to Ann Sparrow
……to John S Nelson
……to Beny mason
……to H caraway
……to ann Sparrow
……to Jyre Lester?
……to Henry Carraway
……to James Clayton
……to John J. Nelson
……to Thomas M Wallace
……to Richard Chartice?
……to Anna Sparrow
……to John J. Nelson
……to John S. Nelson
……to James Clayton
……to Beny Mason
……to Anna Sparrow
……to Beny Wallace
……to Beny Mason
……to John Hamitton?
……to Ann Sparrow
……to Philip Neale Jr
……to ? Carraway
……to Anna Sparrow
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Amt Brd Over
1 small Chainr bowl John Camey
…..same, same
……B. Mason
……Anna Sparrow
……John Camey
……F? Carraway
……John Mason
……Sauthy P??
……same, same
……Philip Neale Sr.
……Benj Wallace
……Fredrich Rue?
……H. Carraway
……Benj Mason
……Thomas M. Wallace
……Ann Sparrow
……Fredrick Phew?
……Lester
……Fredik Rue?
……Joseph Nelson
……Ann Sparrow
……H. Parasaey?
……Francis Culley?
……???
……John Mason
……A. Sparrow
……P.S
……Ann Sparrow
…..Same, Same
……Jame Janais?
……Philip Neall Sr.
…..Fredrik Rew?
…..Benj Wallace
…..Fredrick Rew?
…..Enoch Masters
…..Francis Relly?
…..A. Carroway
Amount Brot Over
1 bron Chain …..Benj Wallace
……Anna Sparrow
……Benj Mason
…..R Marting(?) Wallace
…..John Camey
…..Ann Sparrow
…..Same, Same
…..John Hamilton
…..Same, Same
…..Richard M. Wallace
…..Ann Sparrow
…..John Hamilton
…..Ann Sparrow
…..H. Caraway
…..John S. Nelson
…..Benj Mason
…..Southy? G. Rew?
……James Tooly?
…..Benj. Mason
…..Enoch Masters
…..F? Trutchard?
…..Joseph Nelson
…..John Bether
…..James Tooly
…..Frances Tanans?
…..Joseph Nelson
…..Samuel Cook
…..same, same
……same, same
……John Tarson?
……John Marchman
……Benj Mason
……Samuel Cook
……John sr Nelson
……James Cayton
……Josieph Leslether?
……Enoch Masters
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Amount Brot Over
……Benj Mason
……Joseph Nelson
…..Benj Mason
…..Richard M. Wallace
…..John Marchman
…..James Tooty
…..Fredrik Rue?
…..James Clayton
…..Thomas M. Wallace
…..Same, Same
…..Richard M. Wallace
…..H. Caraway
…..John Hamilton
…..John Mason
…..Thomas Masters
…..Benj. Mason
…..A Sparrow
…..John Mason
…..A Sparrow
…..Ann Sparrow
…..Same, Same
…..Same, Same
…..Same, Same
……Lyr? Lester
……John Camey
……John Mason
……John Camey
……Joseph Nelson
…..John s. Nelson
…..H. Carraway
…..Same, Same
…..Benj. Nelson
…..James Tooly
…..Same
……Same, Same
……Same, Same
……Same, Same
…….Francis Creley?
…….Robert Williams
…….James Clayton
Robr J.? Sparrow Paid
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? Very difficult to read the top of this page
State of North Carolina,
Craven County Court June Term 1797
The withen last will and testament of Henry Sparrow died was proved by the oath of John Carney Esqr. one of the ??? W? these to and is being suggested that Philip Neale and William Sparrow the Executor there in named had refused to testify??????? Ordered that letters testamentary?????? Granted to Elizabeth Sparrow ????????? the sum of five hundred ??? Being ??????
Craven County Court
December Term 1800
Philip Neale came unto court and suggested the death of Elizabeth Sparrow Admin and prayed have to testify an executor to the written wills which is granted then upon the land Philip Neale qualified? Agreeable to lacie ordered that letter Testamnetory? Paid?
Samuel Haspemed????
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In the name of God Amen, I Henry Sparrow of Craven county State North Carolina being of sound and perfect mind and memory (blessed be God) on this twenty second April one thousand and seven? hundred ninety five make and publish this last and will and testament in manner following that ? day I ????? my loving wife Elizabeth ???? my land? And plantation wheron I now live my negro and Pleasant and Davey and all my other ????? same manner as I lend my land ????? my son William Sparrow my land and ?????? I now live after my wifes death or marriage to him his heirs and ajsigns for ever likewise Negro woman pleasant and negro boy Davey and the one half of all my other property equally to be divided between him and my daughter Francis
Item, I give unto my daughter Francis Sparrow one Negro man called Sandy and my will and desine is that my said daughter shall have the first child that Negro Pleasant may have after it comes to the age of one year and the half of my other property to be equally divided between her and my son William the above gifts to my children to take place after my wifes death or marriage.
Item, my will and desire is that my Negro man Cole be sold to the last advantage by my executors and the money arising ??? his state be applied to the paying my ???? remainder applied to the ?? of ????? they may want the same???? And appoint my worthy friend ?????
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In the name of God Amen. I Richard Sparrow of the county of Norfolk and State of Virginia being of sound memory do constitute this is be my last Will and Testament as followeth first I recommend my soal into the hands of Almighty God and my body to the earth, Item I give and bequeath unto my son Henry Sparrow my house and plantation being and lying in the county of Princess Anne being by estimation Fifty acres more or less to him and his Heirs forever I also give unto my son Henry Sparrow my still to him and his Heirs for ever. Item I leave all my slaves and all other property both with in and without doors to be eaqully divid between my four sons namely Henry, Richard, James and William after paying my last debts and Funeral charge also my Will and desire is that my son Henry Sparrow is take care of my son Henry Sparrow to take care of my son William as he being a criple and lastly I do nominate and appoint my son Henry Sparrow and Thomas Bartee wholy and jointly executors to this my last will and testament revoking and disunaulling all former wills by me made and ratifying confirming this only in testimony whereof I have hereunto all my hand and fixd my seal this fourteenth day of December one thousand seven hundred and ninety four.
Signed Sealed in the presence of
John Porllock Senr John Whiddon
William Porllock his
Richard Sparrow
Mark
At a court held for Norfolk County January the 19th 1795. This last will and testament of Richard Sparrow was proved by the oaths of John Porllock senr john Whiddon and William Pollock witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded, and on the motion of Henry Sparrow one of executors therein named who made oath thereto and together with John Porllock senr his security entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penally of three thousand dollars conditioned as the saw directr certificate is granted him for obtaining a probal thereof in due form
Teste
Wm Wilson Jr cnd
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Sparrow, Smith
Estate
1774
Image 138770
An Inventory of the goods and chattles of Smith Sparrow Decd…taken December the 9th 1774
1 negro man named, Ned?
1 Negro Woman Fillis
1 Mare…
6 cows …
5 young cattle…
13 sheep…
4 feather beds…
1 blanket…
5 bed studs?
1 desk of wild cheri…
2 small square pines…
4 large chisks…
2 small looking glass…
1 ? of large pistols…
1 gun scraper…
9? Chairs…
1 knife base…
4 puter…
7 puter…
2 wine glasses…
6 tea cups…
5 white …
1 stone mugg….
1 p? of fire tongues and shovel…
1 trivet…
1 flat iron…
1 ? cotton…
1 loom…
21 junk bottles…
Aparvill of books
4 iron …
1 frying pan…
2 trodden…
2 old saddle…
1 thrid?…
2 plows…
3 flock …
1 handle…
1 candle…
1 iron…
1 raser…
5 bread…
1 croor?…
8 auger…
3 small hammers…
7 ship…
6 planes…
8 corking irons…
Old iron…
1 comm?
2 squares…
1 harpoon…
2 bee hives…
5 gimblats?…
2 p? of horse…
2 coppers…
1 fat pot…
1 stul trap…
Francis Sparrow
Image 138771
Inventory of the Estate of Smith Sparrow Desd.
Returned December court
1774
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Sales of
The Estate of Smith Sparrow
Returned March Court
1775
Image 138773
Account of sails of sundry goods and chattles belonging to the Estate of Smith Sparrow decs sold March 3 day 1775
Goods sold … to whom sold…etc. etc.
…..Sarah Sparrow
…..Sarah Sparrow
…..Sarah Sparrow
…..Sarah Sparrow
….Francis Sparrow
….Thom? Sparrow
….Sarah Sparrow
….Francis Saprrow
….Francis Sparrow
….Sarah Sparrow
….Peter Sparrow
….James Gran?
….James Gran?
….Sarah Sparrow
….Thomas nelson
….Sarrah Sparrow
….Sarah Sparrow
….Sarah Sparrow
….Francis Sparrow
….Francis Sparrow
….Sarah Sparrow
….Gideon Camway
….Sarah Sparrow
….Sarah Sparrow
….Sarah Sparrow
….Nathanial Carrenway
….Sarah Sparrow
….Sarah Sparrow
….Sarah Sparrow
….Thomas Sparrow
….Thomas Sparrow
Image 138774
Amount Brought Forward
1 desk………Francis Sparrow
………………..Sarah Sparrow
………………..James Chiston?
………………..Franc? Sparrow
………………..Sarah Sparrow
……………….Sarah Sparrow
………………Thoms Sparrow
……………….Joseph Good
………………Sarah Sparrow
……………..Thomas Sparrow
……………..Matthew Ths
……………..Thoms Sparrow
……………..Frans Sparrow
……………..Johnathan Nevd?
……………..Solomon Thorowolf?
…………….William Cornway?
…………….Sarah Sparrow
…………….Sarah Sparrow
…………….Sarah Sparrow
……………Frans Sparrow
……………Elizabeth Shanowolf
…………….Sarah Sparrow
……………Sarah Sparrow
…………….Sarah Sparrow
…………….Sarah Sparrow
…………….Thoms Pitmore?
…………….Thoms Delemare?
…………… Solomon Thanewolf?
……………Sarah Sparrow
……………Sarah Sparrow
……………Sarah Sparrow
……………Sarah Sparrow
……………Sarah Sparrow
Image 138775
Amount Brought Forward
1 cotton …….Sarah Sparrow
…………………..Sarah Sparrow
…………………..Sarah Sparrow
…………………..Frank Delimore?
………………….Sarah Sparrow
…………………..Sarah Sparrow
………………….Joseph Good
………………….Fran Sparrow
………………….Fran Sparrow
………………….John Conway
………………….Thom sparrow
…………………James Gran
………………….Thoms Sparrow
………………….Sarah Sparrow
…………………..Sarah Sparrow
…………………..Sarah Sparrow
…………………..Thoms Delmor
………………….Sarah Sparrow
…………………..William Dawson?
…………………..Thoms Nelson
…………………..Sarah Sparrow
…………………..Sarah Sparrow
……………………Sarah Sparrow
…………………..Sarah Sparrow
…………………..Sarah Sparrow
…………………..William Conway?
…………………..Thoms Podmore?
…………………..Fran sparrow
…………………..Fran Sparrow
…………………..John Carnway?
…………………..Charls Shanewolf?
…………………..Willaim Carreway?
Image 138776
Amount Brought Forward
……………….Thom Carraway
……………….Thom Delmand?
………………thom Nelson
……………….Solomon Theanwolf?
……………..Fran Carraway?
……………..????Joyce yan??
……………..Francis Sparrow
………………James Clayton
……………..Fran Sparrow
…………….Edward Carraway
…………….Joseph Good
…………….Jam Clayton
…………….Fran Sparrow
……………Fran Sparrow
……………Fran Sparrow
……………Thoms Carraway
…………….Fran Sparrow
………………Fran Sparrow???
…………….Richard Carraway
…………….Fran Sparrow
…………….thomas Delimore
……………Thomas Sparrow
…………….thomas Delemare
……………Edward Carraway
………………Toms Clayton?
………………Tom Clayton?
………………Toms Clayton
……………….toms Clayton
………………toms Clayton
……………..Toms Clayton
…………….John Carraway junr
…………….Frans Sparrow
Image 138777
Amount Brought Forward
A parcel of colking trans…………Frans Sparrow
…………….Frans Sparrow
……………Frans Sparrow
……………Frans Sparrow
……………Joseph Fips
……………Sarah Sparrow
……………Fran Sparrow
……………Richard Carroway
……………Thom Deleman?
…………..John Carraway senr
…………..John Carraway senr
…………..Sarah Sparrow
…………..Sarah Sparrow
…………..Fran Sparrow
…………..Charls Shanewolf
………….Nathanial Carraway
………….Sarah Sparrow
………….Elizabeth Dawson
………….charls Shanwolf
………….James Green
…………..Thoms Sparrow
…………..Charls Shanewolf
…………..Jesse Brian
…………..Sarah Sparrow
…………..Sarah Sparrow
…………..Frans Sparrow
………….Sarah Sparrow
………….Frans Sparrow
…………..Toms Clayton
……………Thoms Delemare
…………..Marthew Wise
……………Frans Sparrow
…………..Peter? Sparrow
…………..Peter? Sparrow
Image 138778
Mount of Sales Brought Over
Sherriff Commisions ???
Nest Sales
John Bryan Sher
Image 138779
An Inventory of the Estate of Smith Sparrow Desc. not yet administered over for accounts unsettled with the Estate of Sammuel Cornell Desc. Supposed to be 100..0..0 more or less returned sept term in 1798 by…………Lers? Firllshire? Admin.
Image 138780
Inv. Of estate Smith Sparrow descd
Recd Dec Term
1798
Image 138781
Sarah and Frances Sparrow
Admin Bond
December Court 1774
Image 138782
North Carolina
Know all men, by the presents, that Sarah Sparrow, Francis Sparrow, Charly Shanewolf and Solomon Shanewolf all of Craven County are held and firmly bound unto His Excellency Josiah Martin Esquire Governor and Command as in Chief
In the full and just sum of five hundred proclamation money……………
Proclamation Money; to be paid to His lord Excellency……….his successors or assigns: to the which payment well and truly to be made, we bind onesley? Our Heirs, Executors, and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly, by these presents. Sealed with one?? Seals and dated this 14th day of December. Anno Dom. 1774
The condition of this obligation is such, that if the above bounden Sarah and Francis Sparrow Administrators of all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits of Smith sparrow deceased, do make, or cause to be made, a true and perfect Inventory of all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits of the deceased, which have, or shall come to the hands, knowledge, or possession of the said Sarah and Francis or into the hands or possession of any person or persons, for them and the same so made, do exhibit, or cause to be exhibited, into the Secretary’s office, and one attested copy thereof to the county Court, where orders for administration passed, within ninety days after the date of these presents; and the same goods, chattels, and credits, and all other the Goods, chattels, and credits, of the deceased, at the time of his death, which at any time hereafter shall come into the hands of possession of the said Sarah and Franis or into the hands or possession of any other person or persons, for them do well and truly administer according to law; and further, do make; or cause to be made, a true and just account of their said administration, within one year after the date of these presents, and all the rest and residue of the said goods, chattels, and credits, which shall be found remaining upon the said administration account, (the fame being first examined and allowed by the governor and council, general court or county court; shall deliver and pay unto such person or persons respectively as the same shall be due, pursuant to the true intent and meaning of the act in that care made and provided: And if it shall appear, that any Will or Testament was made by the said deceased, and the Executor or Executors therein named do exhibit the same into court, said Sarah and Francis above bounden, being thereunto reprobation of such Testament being first had and made in the said court; Then this obligation to be void, and none effect; or lese to remain in full force and virtue.
Signed, Sealed, and Delivered, in the Presence of
Christ Heates Sarah Sparrow
Jno? Cooke Francis Sparrow
Charles Shane
Soloman Shanewolf
Image 138783
Account of Sales of a Boated? Sold belonging to the estate of Smith Sparrow Deceased July ??th 1775
Boates…………to Francis Sparrow
To Commissions on the above sales…
Net penues? Of the above sales is….
John Bryan -Sher
Image 138784
Sales of part of the Estate of Smith Sparrow
Decesd
Returned December
Court 1775
Image 138785
Sparrow, Smith
Estate
1795
Image 138786
State of North Carolina, Craven County,
Know all men by these presents, that we Levi? Fulshire, John Cainey and Thomas Hyman are held and firmly bound unto Joseph Leech esquire, chairman of the court of pleas and quarter-sessions, of the county aforesaid, in the sum of Five hundred pounds current money; to be said chairman, his successors or assigns. To the which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, sealed with our seals, and dated this 12th day of September A.D. 1798.
The condition of the above obligation is such, that if the above bounden Levi Fulshire administrator of all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits of Smith Sparrow deceased, do make, or cause to be made a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits of the deceased, which have or shall come to the hands, knowledge or possession of the said Levi Fulshire or into the hands or possession of any person or persons, for him and the same so made, do exhibit or cause to be exhibited, to the court of the county aforesaid, within ninety days from the date of these presents; and the same goods, chattels and credits, and all the other goods, chattels, and credits of the deceased, at the time of his death, which at any time hereafter shall come into the hands or possession of the said Levi Fulshire or into the hands or possession of any person or persons, for him do well and truly administer according to law; and further do make or cause to be made a true and just account of his said administration within two years after the date of these presents, and all the rest and residue of the said goods, chattels and credits which shall be found remaining upon the said administrators account, the same being first examined and allowed by the court of said county, shall deliver and pay unto such person or persons, respectively, to which the same shall be due, pursuant to the true intent and meaning of the act in that case made and provided: and if it shall appear that nay will or testament was made by the said deceased, and the executor therein named do exhibit the same into court, making request to have the same allowed and approved accordingly:
If the said Levi Fulshire above bounden, being thereunto required, do render the said letters of administration approbation of such testament, (being first had and made in the said court) then this obligation to be void and of no effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of
Mhafeman ?? Levi Fullshire
John Carrey
Thoms Hyman
Image 138787
Levi Fulshire Admin
Bond Estate
Smith Sparrow Decd
100
Sept Term 1798
Image 138788
States of North Carolina
Juns? Craven County Court 1792?
It was then and there ordained that Joshua Fulshire
Esquire John Briggs and Thomas Helson? Or any two of them be appointed? Settle the accts of Francis Sparrow administrator of Smith Sparrow deceased and make depart? To the next??? court
Copy Chris Healy C C
………….John persinson
…………Richard Blacklidg
…………Thomas Delamare
…………William Biggs
…………James Clayton
…………Elias Gushea?
………..John Bryan
………..Jipe? Bryan
………..Thomas Sparrow
………..Nate Carraway
………..John Bryan on Acct of Francis Thines….to one year rent a plantation
Image 138789
The Estate of Smith Sparrow Deceased in Acct. with Francis Sparrow, Adminr
December 15th 1775
To cash paid for …..
To cash pd William Low
To cash pd Gideon Carraway
To cash pd Thomas N. Lin
To cash pd Thomas Franklin
To cash pd John Perkinson
To cash pd Richard Blacklidge
To cash pd Thomas Delamore
To cash pd William Bigg
To cash pd James Clayton
To cash pd Elias Justher?
To cash pd John Bryan
To cash pd Jesse Bryan
To cash pd Thomas Sparrow
To cash pd Nate Carraway
to cash due myself as per acct…
To Cash pd John Bryan on Acct
Of Francis Thiney?
Image 138790
By amount of sails
By cash from Rcevd Ellis
By Cash from Paul Sparrow
By cash from Newbegun Harrison
By cash from Charls Thaniwoulf?
Balance due the Estate
Amount Accepted by our
Francis Sparrow
We the subrscriber in obedience to an order of court have settled the above acct as it stands stated
Joshua Fulkher?
John Biggs
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Francis Sparrow Admin of Smith Sparrow Decd.
Acct setted and allowed
December Court 1792(?)
Image 138792
I hereby resign over all my right and title to the administration on the Estate of my late father Smith Sparrow and with Levi Fulshire Esquire and with him to be appointed administrator to said Estate given under my hand this 10th day of September 1798? Or is it 1778?
Thomas Sparrow
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State of North Carolina. Craven County
Know all men by these presents, that we, William H. Bucklin, Bryan Gardner and John B. Oxley are held and firmly bound unto the State of North Carolina, in the sum of two thousand dollars, current money, to be paid to the State aforesaid: To the which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our Heirs, Executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals, and dated this 13th day of December A.D. 1852.
The condition of the above obligation is such, that if the above bounden William H. Buckler administrator of all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits of Smith Sparrow deceased, do make, or cause to be made, a true and perfect inventory, and account of sales, of all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits of the said deceased, which have or shall come to the hands, possession or knowledge of him the said William H. Buckler or into the hands or possession of any other person or persons, for him, and the same so made do exhibit, or cause to be exhibited, into the office of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of the County aforesaid, within ninety days after the date of these presents, and the same goods, chattels, and credits, and all other the goods, chattels and credits of the said deceased at the time of his death, or which at anytime after shall come to the hands or possession of the said William H. Buckler or into the hands or possession of any other person or persons, for him, do well and truly administer according to law; and further, do make, or cause to be made, a true and just account of his said Administration, within two years after the date of these presents, and all the rest and residue of the said good, chattels and credits, which shall be found remaining upon the said administrator’s account the same being first examined and allowed of by the Court of said County, shall deliver and pay unto such person or persons, respectively, as the same shall be due unto, pursuant to the true intent and meaning of the Act in that case made and provided; and if is shall appear that any last will and testament was made by the said deceased, and the Executor or Executors therein named to exhibit the same into Court, making request to have it allowed and approved accordingly: if the said William H. Buckler above bound, being thereunto required, do render and deliver the said letters of administration, (Probate of such testament being first had and made in the said court,) then this obligation to be void and of no effect, or else to remain in full force and virtue.
Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of
Bryan Gardner
J.B. Oxly
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Will H. Bucklin
Administration of Smith Sparrow
Bond
Decbr? 1852
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Inventory of Property of Smith Sparrow decd
Returned
Decbr. 1852
Registered in book No. 6
Folio 169
Attent
Jes? Fairly?
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A list of property of Estate of Smith Sparrow Decd Dec 13th 1852
Plantation
13 head callte of each
13 hogs
5000 fur….
Willm H. Bucklin
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Cousin William,
I want you if you please to name to the court that it is my wish for William H. Bucklin to take Administer on Mr. Smith Sparrows Estate
Judith A.(?) Sparrow
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Mr. William G. Bryan
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