Edward Harrell

One of four sons of Thomas (1660) and Elizabeth Harrell.

Edward married 1. Margaret Brumwell 1707 (no issue) and 2. Ann House 1709.

Children with Ann House:

• Henry m. Rachel Wimberly
• Joshua m. Ann Unknown
• Thomas m. Esther Harrell
• Mary m. Henry Andrews

From https://hdhdata.org/roots/c2739.html.

 .   2-- Thomas Harrell [156575] b.ca.1660, Nansemond Co. VA AFN:RCG2-4X

 .   . + Elizabeth ________ [156578] wife of Thomas Harrell AFN:RCG2-54

 .   .   3-- Edward Harrell [156579] b.1685, Nansemond Co. VA d. before 1760, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   . + Ann House [156583] b.ca.1688, Bertie Co. NC m.1709, Bertie Co. NC wife of Edward Harrell

 .   .   .   4-- Henry Harrell [156584] b.1710, Bertie Co. NC d.27_Feb_1773, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   . + Rachel Wimberley [156588] b.ca.1715, Bertie Co. NC m.ca.1733, Bertie Co. NC wife of Henry Harrell

 .   .   .   .   5-- Benjamin Harrell [156589] b.1737 Bertie Co. NC d. before Nov_1809, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   .   . + Jemimah Powell [156600] b. before 1760 m.23_Mar_1775, Bertie Co. NC wife of Benjamin Harrell

 .   .   .   .   .   6-- Celia Harrell [156601]

 .   .   .   .   .   6-- Rachel Harrell [156602]

 .   .   .   .   .   6-- George D. Harrell [156603] b.ca.1776, Bertie Co. NC d.1826, Madison Co. AL

 .   .   .   .   .   6-- Winifred Harrell [156604] b.1778, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   .   .   6-- Powell Harrell [156605] b.1780, Bertie Co. NC d.14_Jun_1837, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   .   .   6-- Henry Harrell [156606] b.1781 Bertie, Co. NC d.Nov_1851, Rutherford Co. TN

 .   .   .   .   5-- Whitmell Harrell [156590] b.1741, Bertie Co. NC d.1785, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   .   5-- John Wimberly Harrell [156591] b.1743, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   .   . + Ripsey Hoboy [156607] m.1792, Bertie Co. NC wife of John W. Harrell

 .   .   .   .   5-- Joseph Harrell [156592] b.1747, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   .   5-- Edward Harrell [156593] b.1749, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   .   5-- Reuben Harrell [156594] b.1750, Bertie Co. NC d.ca.1809

 .   .   .   .   . + Margaret ________ [156608] wife of Reuben Harrell

 .   .   .   .   .   6-- Mills Harrell [156609] b.ca.1768, Bertie Co. NC d.1820, Anson Co. NC

 .   .   .   .   .   6-- James Harrell [156610] b.ca.1770, Bertie Co. NC d.6_Jan_1823, Jasper Co. GA

 .   .   .   .   5-- Pharby Harrell [156595] b.1751, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   .   5-- Rachel Harrell [156596] b.1753, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   .   5-- David Harrell [156597] b.1755, Bertie Co. NC d.1_May_1779, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   .   . + Celia Moore [156611] m.10_May_1777, Bertie Co. NC wife of David Harrell

 .   .   .   .   .   6-- Sarah Harrell [156612] b.1778, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   .   5-- Barbara Harrell [156598] b.1755, Bertie Co. NC m.18_Apr_1778, Bertie Co. NC wife of Joseph Home

 .   .   .   .   . + Joseph Home [156613]

 .   .   .   .   5-- Elizabeth Harrell [156599] b.1757, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   4-- Joshua Harrell [156585] b.1712, Bertie Co. NC d.1_Nov_1789, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   . + Ann ________ [156614] m.ca.1736, Bertie Co. NC wife of Joshua Harrell

 .   .   .   .   5-- Ann Harrell [156615] b.1741, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   .   5-- Catherine Harrell [156616] b.1739, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   .   5-- Elizabeth Harrell [156617] b.1743, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   .   5-- Hezekiah Harrell [156618] b.1749. Bertie Co. NC d.Nov_1801, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   .   5-- Jeconiah Harrell [156619] b.1755, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   .   .   6-- Jeconiah Harrell [156624]

 .   .   .   .   5-- Jeremiah Harrell [156620] b.1751, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   .   5-- Josiah Harrell [156621] b.1747, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   .   5-- Wynnah Harrell [156622] b.1745, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   .   5-- Hodges Harrell [156623] b.1763, Bertie Co. NC d.1839, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   .   . + Patience Acree [156625] b.1770, Roxobel, Bertie Co. NC wife of Hodges Harrell

 .   .   .   .   .   6-- Benjamin Harrell [156626]

 .   .   .   .   .   6-- Mary Harrell [156627] d.1839, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   .   .   6-- Winnifred Harrell [156628]

 .   .   .   .   .   6-- Jesse Harrell [156629] b.1787, Roxobel, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   .   .   6-- Charlotte Harrell [156630] b.1796, Roxobel, Bertie Co. NC m.1817, Bertie Co. NC m.10_Oct_1837, Bertie Co. NC d.Feb_1874, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   .   .   6-- Nancy Harrell [156631] b.1797, Roxobel, Bertie Co. NC m.ca.1819, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   .   .   6-- John A. Harrell [156632] b.1810, Roxobel, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   4-- Thomas Harrell [156586] b.1714, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   . + Esther Harrell [156756] (Easter) b.1714, Bertie Co. NC wife of Thomas Harrell

 .   .   .   4-- Mary Harrell [156587] b.1716, Bertie Co. NC wife of Henry Andrews

 .   .   .   . + Henry Andrews [156633]

 .   .   .   .   5-- Rebecca Andrews [156634] b.1735, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   .   5-- Anne Andrews [156635] b.1737, Bertie Co. NC

 .   .   .   .   5-- Catherine Andrews [156636]

 .   .   .   .   5-- Henry Andrews [156637] b.1743, Halifax Co. NC

 .   .   .   .   5-- William Andrews [156638] b.1745, Orange Co. NC

 .   .   .   .   . + Mary Lloyd [156639] m.1767, Orange Co. NC wife of William Andrews

 .   .   . + Margaret Brumwell [156640] m.20_Apr_1707, Middlesex Co. VA wife of Edward Harrell

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Harrold/Harrell Coat of Arms / Harrold Family Crest

This surname HARROLD was a baptismal name 'the son oF Harrold'. The name was derived from the Old Norman name HEREWARD, and meant army-power. Harold 1 Knutsson 'Harefoot' who died in 1040 was the king of England from 1037. He was the younger son of Knut Sveinsson (Canute the Great) and his English mistress Aelgifu of Northampton. On Knut's death the English elected Harold Harefoot regent. In 1037 Harold was elected king, but died in 1040. This Scandinavian name is very common in the Domesday Book of 1086, but usually referring to King Harold.

Many of the early names recorded in medieval documents denote noble families but many also indicate migration from the continent during, and in the wake of, the Norman invasion of 1066. There was a constant stream of merchants, workmen and others arriving in England during this time. In 1086 the Record of Great Inquisition of lands of England, their extent, value, ownership and liabilities was made by order of William The Conqueror. It is known as the Domesday book. Other records of the name mention Ralph Harold of the County of Yorkshire in 1171 and Philip Harald was documented in 1327, County Sussex. '''Gacobus Harrell''' of Yorkshire was listed in the Yorkshire Poll Tax of 1379, and David Harwald was recorded in County Lancashire in 1440. There is also a place 'Harrold' a market town and parish eight miles from Bedfordshire, from where original bearers of the name may have derived their name. Local surnames, by far the largest group, derived from a place name where the man held land or from the place from which he had come, or where he actually lived. These local surnames were originally preceded by a preposition such as "de", "atte", "by" or "in". 

The names may derive from a manor held, from working in a religious dwelling or from literally living by a wood or marsh or by a stream. In many parts of central and western Europe, hereditary surnames began to become fixed at around the 12th century, and have developed and changed slowly over the years. As society became more complex, and such matters as the management of tenure, and in particular the collection of taxes were delegated to special functionaries, it became imperative to distinguish a more complex system of nomenclature to differentiate one individual from another. The associated arms are recorded in Sir Bernard Burkes General Armory. Ulster King of Arms in 1884.

1. EDWARD4 HARRELL (THOMAS3, THOMAS2, THOMAS1) was born 1685 in Nansemond County, Virginia, and died 17 Aug 1752 in Bertie County, North Carolina. He married (1) MARGARET BRUMWELL 20 Apr 1707 in Middlesex County, Virginia. He married (2) ANN HOUSE 1709 in Bertie County, North Carolina, daughter of THOMAS HOUSE and SPOUSE UNKNOWN. She was born Abt. 1688 in Bertie County, North Carolina.

Notes for EDWARD HARRELL: "One of 6 Harrell brothers who left Nansemond Co. in the 1740s to settle in Bertie Co. along the Roanoke River."17 Aug 1752 Edward Harrell will probated Bertie Co NC; sons: Henry Harrell, Thomas Harrell, Joshewa Harrell [Thomas Harrell, son of Ed on Bertie Tax List of 1757]Edward Harrell, Bertie Co. N.C. Aug. 17, 1752; May court 1754.sons Henry, Jerusha, and Thomas, grandson Jesse Harrell, his grandmother, daughter Mary Andrews; granddaughter Rebecca Sharpe; son Henry and son-in-law Henry Andrews Exrs. Test, John Harrell, John House, Geo. House.

links

• http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/HARRELL/2005-04/11129...

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GEDCOM Note

Biography

Joseph Edward was born about 1685. Joseph Edward Harrell ... He passed away August 17 1752

Edward Harrell, Bertie Co. N.C. Aug. 17, 1752; May court 1754. sons Henry, Jerusha, and Thomas, grandson Jesse Harrell, his grandmother, daughter Mary Andrews; granddaughter Rebecca Sharpe; son Henry andson-in-law Henry Andrews Exrs. Test, John Harrell, John House, Geo. House. (this will page 152 of Grimes has Joshua instead of Jerusha; daughters Mary and Rebecca Andrews; wife Ann. Otherwise the same as this.Edward Harrell must have married Ann House, daughter of Thomas House,whose will was made July 4, 1733 Albemarle Co. N.C.) One Edward Harrell married Margaret Brumwell on April 20, 1707 in Middlesex, Virginia. He was referred to as Edward of Nansemond County, andwas probably one of the original Harrell Brothers from that area of Virginia. On December 20, 1729, Edward Harrell of Nansemond County bought 350 acres from William Eason on the southeast side of Unerry [?] Swamp. The property was adjacent to Owen Daniels, James Smith, William Eason, Joseph Harrell, and Mr Parker. It was part of a patent granted to William Eason on Aug. 4, 1723, and of another patent granted Eason on May 1, 1721, and part of a deed of sale of James Parker dated July 12, 1722. The witnesses were John Harrell, John Harrell (probably John Jr./Sr. and Jr.) and Grace Harrell (John Jr./Sr.'s wife). This property was just above the Roanoke River, in the same area as Joseph, Abraham, and John Harrell. Edward was still in Bertie County six years later, when on May 12, 1735, John Harrell, Joseph Harrill and Edward Harrill all witnessed a deed for a neighbor on the north side of the Roanoke River . On December 24, 1737, Edward Harrell bought himself a Christmas present of 260 acres from James Brown. They were "in the fork between the South and Middle Branch of the Cashy at the neck where the two branches meet." The land was adjacent to Thomas Mann, and the witnesses on the deed were, John Harrell, Francis Parker. In addition, on March 5, 1749, Edward bought 190 acres more from the Earl of Granville for 3 shillings. This land was on the northeast side of the Cashy Swamp; adjacent to George Burnette the low cost of the land carried the usual conditions for settling the land and increasing the tax base in the area. For instance, Edward was required to "cultivate at rate of 3 acres for every 100 a.. within 21 years. Clear and cultivate the premises after therate of 21 a. for every 100 a. erect a good dwelling house, stock cattle thereon at rate of 5 for every 100 a " Then on October 6, 1750, Edward bought more land-this purchase was for 330 acres from Samuel Page. The land was also in Cashey Swamp, adjacent to James Blunt, Samuel Page, and Ed. Harrell. The land had been formerly granted to Henry Rodes in 1723. The witnesses were Tom Page and John Harrell. Bertie County tax lists indicate Edward had sons Henry, Joshua, and Thomas. Additional information about his family was provided in the willhe wrote on August 17, 1752. In his will he identified his sons Henry, Jarusha [Joshua], and Thomas; his daughter, Mary Andrews; and his grandchildren, Jesse Harrell and Rebecca Sharpe. Edward's son, Henry, was an executor along with his son-in-law, Henry Andrews.

Will of Edward [EH] Harrell 17 Aug 1752 May Ct 1754

"...being sick and weak in body..." --son Henry Harrell - plantation where he now lives on Cassey Swamp, the patent line. --son Joshewa Harrell - plantation that I bought of Saml. Page, and the remaining part of the land I have at Cassey that is not included in my bequest to my son Henry, also shoats and pigs already at Cassey anda horse already in his possession. --son Thos. Harrell - land and plantation where I now live, reserving the use of the housing land and plantation for my wife Ann during her lifetime without molestation or disturbance. -- grandson Jesse Harrell - lend the plantation and land, but he is not to sell or lease this land, but to behave himself and his grandmother until he is seventeen, when he may have this land for the term of ten years, and at my wife's death it shall revert to my son Thomas. --daughter Mary Andrews - lend Negro Jene for her lifetime with reversion to my granddaughter Rebecca Andrews. Remaining estate I lend to mywife, and the use of my Negroes Toney, Peg and Sary for her lifetime.My Negro Yourk shall be sold and the proceeds divided among my four children.

EX: son Henry, son-in-law Henry Andrews

WIT: John Harrell, George House, Robert House

abstract by David B Gammon ~ "Bertie County, NC Wills"

Estate of Edward Harrell ~ Inv. 3 Aug 1754 by Henry Harrell, exr.

• Edward Harrell (b. before 1686-1754)

Edward Harrell married Margaret Brumwell on April 20, 1707in Middlesex, Virginia. If he married in 1707, then he was probably born before 1686. He was referred to as Edward of Nansemond County, andwas probably one of the original Harrell Brothers from that area of Virginia.

On December 20, 1729, Edward Harrell of Nansemond County bought 350 acres from William Eason on the southeast side of Unerry [?] Swamp. The property was adjacent to Owen Daniels, James Smith, William Eason, Joseph Harrell, ______ Parker. It was part of a patent granted to WilliamEason on Aug. 4, 1723, and of another patent granted Eason on May 1, 1721, and part of a deed of sale of James Parker dated July 12, 1722.The witnesses were John Harrell, John Harrell (probably John Jr./Sr. and Jr.), Grace Harrell (John Jr./Sr.’s wife).[71] This property wasjust above the Roanoke River, in the same area as Joseph, Abraham, and John Harrell.

[page 76] Edward was still in Bertie County six years later, when on May 12, 1735, John Harill, Joseph Harrill, Edward Harrill all witnessed a deed for a neighbor on the north side of the Roanoke River.[72] This was a common sight, which further suggests these probable brothers lived in and as a community.

During the following 15 years, Edward accumulated considerable land holdings. For instance, on December 24, 1737, Edward Harrell bought himself a Christmas present of 260 acres from James Brown. They were “inthe fork between the South and Middle Branch of the Cashy at the neckwhere the two branches meet.” The land was adjacent to Thomas Mann,and the witnesses on the deed were, John Harrell, Francis Parker. In addition, on March 5, 1749, Edward bought 190 acres more from the Earlof Granville for 3 shillings. This land was on the northeast side of the Cashy Swamp, adjacent to George Burnette The low cost of the land carried the usual conditions for settling the land and increasing the tax base in the area. For instance, Edward was required to “… cultivate at rate of 3 acres for every 100 a…. within 21 years. Clear and cultivate the premises after the rate of 21 a. for every 100 a. …erect a good dwelling house… stock cattle thereon at rate of 5 for every 100 a….” Then on October 6, 1750, Edward bought more land—this purchase was for 330 acres from Samuel Page. The land was also inCashey Swamp, adjacent to James Blunt, Samuel Page, and Ed. Harrell. The land had been formerly granted to Henry Rodes in 1723. The witnesses were Tom Page and John Harrell.[73]

From the Bertie County tax lists (see Table 5, page 27), we know Edward had sons Henry, Joshua, and Thomas. Additional information about his family was provided in the will he wrote on August 17, 1752. In his will he identified his sons Henry, Jarusha [Joshua], and Thomas; his daughter, Mary Andrews; and his grandchildren, Jesse Harrell and Rebecca Sharpe. Edward’s son, Henry, was an executor along with his son-in-law, Henry Andrews.[74] Considering the names of his grandchildren, it is probably safe to assume he had a daughter who marrieda Sharpe, but unfortunately, we do not get a clue from the will aboutthe parents of grandson Jesse Harrell. Perhaps these two grandchildren were named in the will because their parent, child of Edward, had died by 1752. Son, Henry, had at least one, perhaps two, sons by the time the will was written.

Edward’s will was written on August 12, 1752, and probated in the May Court of 1754 in Bertie County. There are no records of Edward selling or giving title to his lands, so it is a pretty good bet he passed it on to his sons. His children were as follows.

Edward Harrell’s Children

I believe Edward’s middle child was born around 1715; their names were as follows: Henry Harrell born c. 1715 Joshua Harrell born c. 1715

Thomas Harrell born c. 1715

Mary Harrell Andrews born c. 1715

_____ Harrell Sharpe born c. 1715

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Sources

• Bertie COUNTY NC BIOS John Harrell Link: Bertie County NC Bios John Harrell
• Harrell Families of Early Hertford County, North Carolina Link: Link
• Abstracts of North Carolina Wills, By: J. Bryan Grimes, Secretary of State, 1910, Page 152
• Will Abstracts Of Bertie County, North Carolina Link: Link