Benjamin Arrington, Sr., of Willow Creek

Proof that Arthur Arrington is father?

Will, Marion County, 1810

In the name of God Amen. I Benjamin Arrington Sen’r of the State of South Carolina Marion District finding myself declining but of perfect mind and memory but Knowing that is appointed unto all men once to die do make this my last will and testament
First of all I recommend my Soul to God that gave it & hope that he will receive the same again and as to what worldly goods it hath pleased God to bless me with I dispose of in the following manner
Viz I. Desire that all my lawful debts be paid.
Item I give unto my son Benjamin Arrington Jun’r the plantation or tract of land that I now live on with all the appertainces thereon belonging also a Negro man named Tom which he now has in pofsefsion also a negro woman named Silver and her child named Mille--
Item I give unto my son John Arrington a Negro man named Sam also a Negro boy named Seasor.
Item I lend unto my daughter Martha Hatchell a Negro boy named Hardy also a Negro boy named Moses Also a Negro woman named Jude also a Negro boy named named Isaac during her lifetime at her death I desire the said Negro woman named Jude if she shall still be living I wish that the said Jude shall not be claimed by any of my heirs but that she shall have the priviledge of living with any of my Grandchildren the three boys Hard Moses & Isaac To be sold and the money to be equally divided between my daughter Martha Hatchells children.
Item I give unto my Grandson West Hillobrew one mare called Cade also the increased of saidmare if any I lend unto my Granddaughter Ann White a Negro Girl named Cate during her liftime then the said Negro girl and increase if any to remain with the lawfull heirs of my daughter until the youngest child comes of age. then to be sold or equally divided without a Sale between the lawfull heirs of her body.
Item I give unto my Grandson John Hatchell Twenty five dollars.
Item I give to my grandson Wiley Hatchell two cows & calves.
Item I give unto my granddaughter Lotty Lucus Seven dollars to purchase a Cloak
Item I give unto my Granddaughter Sarah Hatchell Seven dollars to purchase a Cloak
Item I give unto my Grand daughter Hannah Hatchell Seven dollars to purchase a Cloak
Item I give unto my Grand daughter Mimah Hatchell Seven dollars to purchase a Cload
I give unto my Granddaughter Martha Hatchell Seven dollars to purchase a Cloak
After my debts is paid and the legacys gave of the remainder of my Estate if any there be to be equally divided between my son John Arrington and my daughter Martha Hatchell
Lastly I constitute and appoint John Lee and John Leach Executors to this my last Will and Testament in confirmation whereof I have hereunto interchangeably set my hand and Seal this Twenty fourth day of August in the year of our Lord One thousand and eight

                                          Benj’a Arrington Sen’r

Signed Sealed and delivered }
In the presents of us }

                             }

James Meyers

Richard Allen

       His

Arthur A Hutcheson

      Mark

Recorded in Will Book 1, Page 59
Original Will Missing
Proved February 15, 1810
Rich’d Allen
Roll No. 21
Transcribed by
Francine Jones, 14 March 2001

In 1810 Benjamin Arrington wrote out his will naming among others his daughter Martha Hatchell as an heir, and her sons, John and Wiley Hatchell, along with her daughters, Sarah, Hannah, Mimah, and Martha. Slaves' names: Tom, Silver and Mille (mother and child), Sam, Seasor (boy), Hardy (boy), Moses (boy), Jude (woman), Isaac (boy), Cate (woman).

Origins

From https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/arrington/1307/

• William Arrington married Elizabeth Pedden.
• William and Elizabeth had a son named Arthur Arrington who married Mary West.
• Arthur and Mary had a son named Benjamin who married Nancy Ann.
• Ben and Nancy had a daughter named Martha "Patty" Arringtton who married Morris Hatchell
• Patty and Morris had a son named John Hatchell who married Hulda Pilkington.

Links

• http://www.frostandgilchrist.com/getperson.php?personID=I28863&tree...

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10 slaves in the 1790 Edgecombe, North Carolina census

moved to Marion, South Carolina, wrote will in February 1810. leaving various slaves, including Cate to his "granddaughter" Ann White. Same Cate who is listed on Gideon White's will and is sold by 1829

Don't know if this would be the same Benjamin Arrington, since ours was living in NC in 1790. (unless he was granted the land and didn't move for a few years) Arrington, Benjamin, Plat For 400 Acres On South Side Of South Edisto River, Orangeburgh District, Surveyed By Nathanael Walker. Date: 6/3/1785 179948 Click for images People in this record: Arrington, Benjamin Also: Fair, James; Walker, Nathanael Places in this record: Orangeburg District; South Edisto River Topics in this record: Record details: Date: 6/3/1785 Series: State Plat Books (Charleston Series) (S213190) Document Type: Plat Images: Available at SCDAH building or by order. See How to search menu. Identifiers: Archives ID: Series: S213190 Volume: 0006 Page: 00103 Item: 000