Lt. John Wesley Gregg

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Ancestor #: A047655
Service: SOUTH CAROLINA Rank(s): SOLDIER
Birth: CIRCA 1750
Death: ANTE 11-10-1817 FAIRFIELD DIST SOUTH CAROLINA
Service Source: PENSION OF BROTHER HENRY GREGG, *S10773
Service Description: 1) CAPT LEWIS POPE, COL WINN

WILL: South Carolina, Fairfield District, Ordinary's Office, John Gregg decd 1817 Recorded in Book E Folio 1819 No 194: "A Former Will made by him" Will Of John Gregg Senior. In the Name of God Amen (10 Oct 1817; P 10 Nov 1817; page 18) I John Gregg Senior of Fairfield District in the State of South Carolina (Blacksmith) do make and ordain this as my last Will and Testament. That is to say. In the first place I give and bequeath unto the Lawful children of my son, William Grigg a Tract of Land containing one hundred acres more or lefs, lyeing in Fairfield District the begining the boundary line on Joseph Clouds line and runing down Sawney's creek (the creek being the line) to a poplar corner. then runing Southwardly to a pine corner on Bee Fork, as the line is blazed to Joseph Clouds line & to the begining corner, for the sole use benefit & behoof of the children as aforesaid of the said William Grigg that are now or may hereafter be born to him in wedlock, share and share alike. Secondly. the land I have deeded to my son John Grigg I wish him to have agreeable to the Deed. Thirdly, the Lands I have deeded to Shadrack Reynolds, I wish him to have agreeable to the Deed. Forthly I give and bequeath unto my son Charles Grigg a Tract of Land containing one hundred acres more or lefs, the boundary line of which begins at a spanish Oak corner on Horsepen branch, and runing up said Horsepen branch (the branch being the line) to the mouth of Beauty's Branch to a poplar corner, then up Beauty branch as the line directs to a pine station on the back line, the along the back line to the pine corner that will be mentioned in the description of the lands given hereafter in this will, to Minor Grigg--Fifthly I give and bequeath unto Monor Grigg, son of my daughter Elizabeth Head the plantation and tract of land on which I at present reside, the boundary begining on the black Gum corner (John Grigg Juniors corner) from thence Southwardly to a post oak corner on long branch (the said long branch to be the line) up to Horsepen branch then up Horsepen branch to a spanish Oak corner; from thence Northwardly as the line will shew to a pine corner on the back line, then along the back line then along my line to the black Gum corner in before mentioned. It is my will and desire that my Daughter Elizabeth Head be permitted to reside on the lands Given to her son, Minor Grigg during her life or pleasure--Sixthly. I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Elizabeth Head my ay Colt two years old next spring, two cows and calves, a good Feather bed and furniture, all my Household and kitchen furniture, and all my plantation tools for the use and benefit of her three youngest children to be used by her for their benefit and her support as also all the Geese & poultry of every description--Seventhly I allso will and desire that all the rest and residue of my Estate not mentioned in this will (Except the crop that is now on the plantation which is to be kept for the use of the plantation on which I now reside) be sold to the highest bidder on a credit of one year or more at the discrefsion of my Executors hereafter named and the proceeds equally divided between all my children share and share alike. Finally I nominate and appoint my son John Grigg Junr and my sons in Law Alexander Crumpton and William Reynolds the Executors to this my last Will and Testament. In In Witnefs whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this tenth day of October in the year one thousand eight hundred and seventeen and in the forty first of American Independence--Sealed and Signed pronounced and proclaimed to be the last will and Testament of the said John Grigg Senior in the presence of us who in the presence of eachother and recorded in Will Book #7 Page 1818 Recording Date Not given in his presence witness the due execution thereof. John Blanton, David Ruff. Apt 17 File 194; His John (X -His mark) Gregg Senr (Seal) WILL: John Grigg 10 Nov 1817 #194. A former will made by him. Ordinary's Office. Fairfield District. Recorded in Book E. Folio 1819. South Carolina Fairfield District. M. G (?) Buchanan. Ordinary of said district. Personally appeared before me Ph. Elkins, Sebastian Ruff and Silas Ruff who being duly sworn doth make oath that they saw John Grigg did sign ? and pronounce the above and foregoing, to be and contain his last will and Testament that the said John Gregg was then of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding to the best of the knowledge and belief of the said deferient (?) that they the said Ph Elkins, Sebastian Ruff and Silas Ruff did sign their names as witness's thereto each others presence at the same time qualified Charles Gregg Ex given under my hand (Signatures). This 10th day of Nov the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventeen. WILL: In the name of God Amen, I, John Gregg of the state of South Carolina and district of Fairfield being now in perfect health of body and sound mind and memory for this I thank God Calling to mind the mortallity of my body and Knowing that it is appointed of God for all men once to die Do make and ordain this to be my last will and Testament. ?? Principally and first of all I give and recommend my soul unto the hand of almighty god that gave it And my body I recommend to the earth to be buried in unto a(?) Christian burial at the discretion of My Executors nothing doubting but at the general resurrection I shall receive the same again by the mighty power of God. And as touching such Wordly Estate Wherewith it has pleased god to bless me in this life I give devise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form. First I give and bequeath to my dearly beloved wife Judith her maintenance out of my estate during life or Widowhood. Also one bed and furniture to her and her heirs forever and not to be disposed(?) of the dwelling house against her will. Also I give to my son, William Gregg a certain piece or parcel of land known by the Boundaries here describ'd. ?? Beginning on Joseph Clouds line sawney Creek South side being the line down to a poplar Corner from thence Southwardly as the line directs to a point borna(?) upon Beefork this being the line between William and John Grigg. This piece or parcel of land to be for the use priviledge and enjoyment of the said William Gregg during his natural life but not to be at his disposal But to remain unalter'd as a fix'd inheritance for his legitimate heirs and for none other. Next to my well beloved son John Gregg I have made him a title to a certain piece or parcel of land that I intended to leave him by this my last will. Known by the boundaries here described ?? beginning at the said poplar corner moving(?) down said sawney Creek to a black gum corner then southwardly to a post oak corner from their eastwardly to long branch cornering on a sapafras(?) long branch being the line upwards to the mouth of horspen branch it being the line up to the back line. Also I give to my well beloved son Charles Gregg a certain tract or parcel of land known by these boundaries ?? beginning on said black gum corner from thence running southwardly upon Joh Gregg's line up to the said post oak corner then eastwardly to long branch then cornering on said sapafra(?) the long branch being the line up to the mouth of horspen branch then the said horspen branch being the line up to the poplar corner at the mouth of beauty's branch then eastwardly along beauty's branch upwards to a pine station on the back line. Also I desire that my negro man Stephens be apprais'd by three good men appointed by my executors and apporv'd of by those of my heirs interested in the price of said negro and I desire that one of them keep said negro as they may agree and pay to the others their respective proportion of the price of said negro according to the said valuation so made. Now those of my heirs that I leave the property of said negro Stephen to are Elizabeth Head, Judith McCants, Nancy Reynolds, Jimimah Reynolds and Penelope Reynolds five of My beloved daughters to them and their heirs forever. Also my stock of Cattle, Hogs, sheep, geese. ?? to the said before named daughters and their heirs forever. Also my household and kitchen furniture I give to my daughter Elizabeth Head except one bed and furniture already given to my wife. Also I give to Burwell the illegitimate son of my son John Gregg my blacksmith tools. Also my stock of horses I leave to be equally divided between all my children now alive. ?? William Gregg, Shadrach Gregg, John Gregg, Charles Gregg, Polly Crumpton, Elizabeth Head, Judith McCants, Nancy Reynolds, Lucretia Reynolds, Jemima Reynolds, and Penolope Reynolds to them and their heirs forever. After all my lawful debts are paid I also I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Head and her son Minor Gregg a ceratin piece or parcel of Land known by those boundaries from Charles Greggs' boundary on beauty's branch eastward to the back line to them and their heirs forever. And lastly I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my two beloved sons in law and my beloved son, ?? Alexander Crumpton, Robert McCants and Charles Gregg to be the Executors of this my last will and testament. And I do hereby utterly revoke disannul and finally disallow all and every other form or Will or wills by Me made hereby ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last Will and and testament is witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hands signed and affix'd my seal this tenth day of December in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and thirteen and XXXVIIIth year of American Independence. Sign'd Seal'd and acknowledg'd. In the presence of ?? Sebastian Ruff, and Silas Ruff. Signed by John Gregg ESTATE: State of South Carolina, Fairfield District, John Grett Decd, Exors (Executors) Petition. Ordinary's Office Recorded in Book E, Folio 1.82. John Buchanan, Ordinary. To John Buchanan ordinary of the District of Fairfield and the State aforesaid. The Humble Petition of Charles Grigg. Showeth that your Petitioner is the son and one of the Heirs of John Grigg deceased and that on the 24 day of October 1817 a will purporting to be the true Last Will and Testament of the said deceased was p.. in your office and administrator therein granted to Alexander Crumpton and others named Executors therin which will was dated on the 10 day of October 1817 but not Executed as the Law directs having but two subscribing witnesses and that your probationer is in possession of a will made by the Deceased dated on the 10th day of December 1813 duly Executed Aqually to the s... with these subscribing witness adn therefore prays that all the proceedings taken on the will first above mentioned should be looked(?) and the will now by in exhibited, established as teh true Last will and True Testament of the said John Gregg Deceased. and your petitioner will pray. Signed Charles Gregg. ESTATE: State of South Carolina, Fairfield District, Probate Journal 2, Page 121. John Gigg, Deceased. Recorded in Book E, folio 181:435 (10th Day October 1817). On the 24th October 1817. The Last & Will and testament of this decd was presented in court, which was dated on the 10 day of October 1817 with only two subscribing witnesses, who was Qualified that the dimand singed the same in thise ...and that he was of sound and disposing mind & memory; and Alexander Crumpton, William Reynolds, and John Grigg Qualified, Executors named in the said will. On the 30th day of October 1817 Charles Grigg one of the Heirs of the above Deceased appeared and produced a will made by the Deceased on the 10th day of December 1813 dulty executed agreably to the statute, and petitioned to have the last will revoked, in as much as it was not executed as the Law directs. all those having an interest in the said Estated were cited to appear in Court on the 10th day of November 1817 to show cause (if any) why the prayer of this petition should not be granted, who appeared accordingly and upon due investigation it appeared that as the will first above mentioned had but two witnesses it could not revoke the will formerly made by the Diseased which had been duly Executed, the former procedings were therefore revoked, and the will dated on the 10 December 1813 ..in form of Law by Eli Elkin, Sebastian Ruff, and Silas Ruff and Charles Grigg Qualified as the only surviving executor named in the said will, Alexander Crumpton, only excepted ..refused to Qualify. ESTATE: State of South Carolina, Fairfield District By John Buchanan Ordinary of the said District (11 Nov 1817) These are to authorize and empower you, or any three or four of you, whole names are here under written, to repair to all such parts and places within this state as you shall be directed unto by Charles Grigg, Executor of the Last will and Testament of John Gregg deceased, wheresoever any of the said goods and chattels are or do remain within the said parts and places, and which sahll be shewn unto you by the said Charles Grigg Ex and there view and appraise all and every the said goods and chattels, being first duly sworn on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God, to make a true and perfect Inventory and appraisement thereof and to cause the same to be returned under you hands, or any three or four of you unto the said Charles Gregg on or before the tenth day of January next. Wintess John Buchanan, Esq. Ordinary of the said District tenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Seventeen and in the forty-second year of American Independence. To Messrs: Joseph Cloud, Sebastian Ruff, Vin.. Bill, Zac H. Nettles, Zac Crumpton. Memorandum. That on the 11th day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and 17 personally appeared before me Darling Jones of the Justices assigned to keep the peace in said district. Joseph Cloud, Sebastian Ruff and Zach H. Nettles being three of the appraisers appointed to appraise the goods and chattels of John Grigg Sr late of Fairfield District deceased, who being duly sworn, made oath that they would make a just and true appraisement of all and singular the goods and chattels of said John Grigg Senr deceased, as shall be produced by Charles Grigg Exr of the estated of the said deceased and that they would return the same certified under their hands unto the said Charles Grigg on or before the tenth day of January next. Sworn the day and year above written before me. Darling Jones J. D. Signed Joseph Cloud, Sebastian Ruff and Zach H. Nettles State of South Carolina, Fairfield District, Ordinary's Office. Sale Bill of John Gregg decd Estate. Recorded in Book E, folio 435. Signed by John Buchanan who was the Ordinary. Sale Bill for John Greggs Sr. Decd Sold by Charles Greggs Executor on the 26 Day of November 1817. What follows is a list of items, cost for each item and the person who purchased the item. For purposes of this research, only those who purchased items will be listed. Samuel Ivey, James Motley, William Motley, Ely Elkens, William Watts, Abraham Childies, William Blanton, Laurel Foard (possible Ford), Thomas H. Davis, Micazah Busby, John Melton, Benjamin Kelley, Berry Seal, Harold Seal, John Reaves, Sterling Johnston, Hardy Grimm, David Halmond RELATIVES: Minor Gregg, John Gregg, John Reynolds, William Gregg, Charles Gregg, Burwell Gregg, Shadrack Reynolds, Elizabeth Head, Edward Reynolds. ESTATE: State of South Carolina, Fairfield District (20 Nov 1817) Charles Griggs Executor of John Griggs deceased in the account of the Ordinary of Fairfield District. This accountant charges himself with the amount of a sale of the personal property of the deceased made on the 20th day of November 1817 and credited of twelve months. The amount of the sale of the cattle was distributed to those mentioned in the will to: Elizabeth Head, Judith McCants, Nancy Reynolds, Jamima Reynolds, and Penolopy Reynolds. Each received $37.15. Amount of the sale of Horses, willed to Heirs inlcuded: William Gregg, Shadrick Gregg, John Gregg, Charles Gregg, Polly Crumpton, Elizabeth Head, Judith McCants, Nancy Reynolds, Lucretia Reynolds, Jamima Reynolds, Penelopy Reynolds and Sarah Reynolds,diceased to her children. Each person received $21.62. List of notes balance of the sale of the Estate of John Gregg deceased uncollected the 9th Dec 1818 due 28th Nov 1818. List of persons include: RELATIVE: Elizabeth Head, Wm Reynolds, Zac Crumpton, Edmond Reynolds, John Reynolds, John Gregg, and Minor Gregg Hirling John Slone, James Molley, Rebecca, Johnston, Abraham Childers, Zac Nettles, John Melton and Ele.. Melton, Thomas H. Daces, Busby, ex George Crime, Samuel Ivey, Wm Lace, John Rices, Willely Harrison, Mahizah Lobbert. William Watts and John Wilson. Notes placed in the hand of ??Ford esq. Other notes were listed for the following: Wm Grigg, John Grigg, , Charles Grigg. Elizabeth Head, Lucrecia Runnedles, Minor Grigg. James Motty Paid in cash by Wm Reynolds. Jemima Reynolds share, Sarah Reynolds Children paid to Edmond Reynolds. John Reynolds note. Nancy Reynolds share, Judith McCants ditto (Share). I settled with Wm Reynolds for Elizabeth Head $62.76 and for Lucretia Reynolds. I have his Receipt for Elisabeth Rennols-last secured by which authority he signed for her and I have no receipts for Lucretia. On separated pages are listed the "Names of the Heirs" their share of the cattle, horses, remainder of the estate, Total amt to each heir... and sums paid to each heir. For the purposes of this research. The names of the heirs are listed: Elizabeth Head, Judith McCants, Nancy Reynolds, Jemema Reynolds, Shadrick Gregg, William Gregg, John Gregg, Charles Gregg, Polly Crumpton, Lucretia Reynolds, Sarah Reynolds, Zachary Reynolds, ESTATE: State of South Carolina, Fairfield District, John Gregg Deceased, Recorded in Book E, Folio(?) 1849 Jon Buchanan Ordinary.John Gregg decd Receipts from 5 Heirs 1101 The children of Sarah Reynolds deceased. Signed Edmon Reynolds. Signed John R Buchanan ...the 1811. July 1819 from Charles Gregg Exor (Executor) of John Gregg decd by the hands of John Buchanan Ordinary Ninetee dollars 62/100 as the ...share of the Estate of John Gregg Deceased coming to the children of Sarah Reynolds deceased. Signed Edmon Reynolds. Signed John Buchanan. Received from Charles Grigg Executor of the estate of John Grigg decd (deceased) by the hands of John Buchanan Esq Oridinary of Fairfield District Sixty two Dollars & Seventy Six cents each of us whose names are hereunto annexed being in full for legacies bequethed to us by the said John Grigg deceased. Excepting nine Dollars and ten cents, which still remains in the hands of the said Charles Grigg, also our distributive shares of the remainder or the said estated and do hereby discharge the said Charles Grigg from all action or actions which we might have had against him or his heirs as Executor of the said John Grigg deceased, excepting as aforesaid, and further do promise and bind ourselves severally, to refund our ...part of any lawful debts that my yet come against the said Charles Grigg as Executor of the said Estate. Given this 16 July 1819. John R. Buchanan signed. The Heirs which signed are: William R (his mark) Reynolds for Elizabeth Head, Edmon Reynolds, John Reynolds, John Reynolds for Judith McCants, and Shadrach Reynolds. ESTATE: State of South Carolina, Fairfield District, John Grigg Deceased Administration. Bond (1824) Know all men by these present that Phillip Edward Pearson and ...held in and friendly bound unto John Bench also an Ordinary for the District of Fairfield in the full and just sum of five hundred Dollars to be paid unto the said John Buchanan or his ... ordinaries of the said District or their certain attorneys on assigns To which pray ...will & timely to be made we bind ourselves to each of us our, & each of our heirs, Executors & Administrators for the whole and in this whole jointly & severally friendly by these presents. Sealed with our Seals and dated this (none listed ) day of..in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty four. Whereas Charles Grigg attained ... Testamentary on the Last will & Testament of John Grigg Late of the District of Fairfield, deceased and whereas the said Charles Grigg has since died Intestate in Consequence of which it hath seemed proper to grant letters of administration of the Estate of the said John Gregg Deceased to the above Phillip E Pearsons with the will of the said Deceased Annexed. The condition of the above allegation is such that if the above bound Phillip E Pearson, Administrator of all Singular the goods & chattels, Right & cridets. of the said John Grigg deceased which have not been already Admimistered, do ...and causes to be made a time & perfect inventory of all & singular the goods & Chatells, Right & Cridets of the said Deceased which have or shall come into the hands, possession or knowledge of the said Phillip E Pearson or into the hands or possession of any other person or persons for him, and the same so made to exhibit unto the ordinary's office of this District where he shall be Thereunto required and the same goods, chattels, & Cridets of the said deceased, still unadministered which at any time presented shall come unto the ... or possession of said Phillip E Pearson or into the hands or possession of any other person or persons for him, do well & timely administer according to Law and further do make a time & just covenant of the Adminstration wherein thereunto requirmend; a .. when the just & residence of the said goods & Chattles and Credits which shall be.. remaining unto these said Administrators Accounts the same being first upward and allowed of by the said Ordinary, shall defense & pray ..such persons respectively or the said Ordinary shall by his device or sustaine herunto and appoint persons to the true intent & meaning of the these ... and acts of assembly of form in this state. Their this obligation to be ... Otherwise to remain in full force and ... Signed, Sealed & Delivered in the presence of Rich F Noll by P.E. Peareson and Drury Walker. LAND: Deed Book I, Page 56: State of South Carolina, Fairfield County: 1792 This Indenture this 30th Day of May in the year of our Lord 1792 Between Vinson Jones of the State of Sounth Carolina in Fairfield County planter of the one part and John Grigg of this State and County Blacksmith of the other part. Witnesseth that whereas in & By a certain grant bearing oath the 21st Day of December 1769 and in the 16th year of American Independence...originally granted to Thomas Conolly under the hand of the Honorable William Bryant Esquire--Lieut Govr in & over this ..province of South Carolina and the Great Seal of this province for that purpose appointed did give and grant unto Thomas Connolly a plantation or Tract of Land containing one Hundred acres situate on a branch of the Wateree River called Sawneys Branch or Creek to the South West side ..river in Fairfield County was then Bounded on all sides by vacant and hath such Shape Form and M.. as appear by a plot and Grant duly recorded in Secretaries Office of that province in book 666 reference begin thereunto had may more fully and at large appear. Now this indenture witnesseth that the ..Venison Jones for and in consideration of the sum of Fifty pounds Sterling money of this province to him in hand paid by that John Gregg at & before the Sealing and Delivery of these present the receipt whereof he doth herby acknowledge and to be well contented and satisfied and paid have granted bargained and sold assigned released and confirmed and by these presents do Bargain Grant Sale assign release convey and confirm unto this John Gregg in his actual possession now being by notice of a Bargain and Sale to him thereof made for one year and by force of the Estate for transferring of this into possession and to his Heirs and assigns forever the above grant of one hundred acres of Land together with all and singular the houses, outhouses, edifices, buildings, Barns, Stables, gardens, orchards, woods underwoods, timber and timber trees medows ponds lakes fishings ways waters, water courses, parks, passages, liberties priviledges, rights and tennants rights members ...and appurtes whats owed hereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining hereto and the reversion & riversions, remainder & remainders rents..and profits thereof & every part and parcel thereof & ...the Estate right Title-Interest position property profit Benifit Claim and Deman whatsoever of him thisd Vincint Jones of into or out of the same premises & every part and parcel thereof with...deeds..with Evidences Descripts & Heretings whatsoever touching or concerning this same premise and every part thereof To Have and to Hold the said premis & appurtes aperments belonging herein before granted relieased and Conveyed executor(?) this John Gregg his Heirs and assigns forever to the only propertie (?) and behoof of this John Gregg and this Vinson Jones Doth for himself his Heirs Exor (Executors) & admors (administrators) & assigns Doth Covenant promise and agree to and with this John Gregg his Heirs and assigns in manner and form following that is to say That for this Vinson Jones now is and untile the Execution of these presents ...stand Seized of a good sure perfect (or profit) and indefeasible Estate of Inheritanse (inheritance) in fee simple of and in all the above..plantation or Tract of on Hundred acres of Land with the rights members & appurtes without any manner of Consideration Trust Mortge(or Mortgage) Judgment ...or Incumbrances whatsoever to other charge or...the same and also that this said John Gregg his Heirs and assigns shall and may from time to time and at all times hereafter peaceably and quietly have hold use...possess and enjoy this plantation or Tract of one Hundred acres of Land with every the premise & appurtes thereunto belonging without any manner of hinderance, molestation, Interruption, or Denial of ..that Vincent Johnes his Heirs and assigns and of all and every other person or persons whatsoever and Lastly this Vinson Jones for himself his Heirs Executors and adminstrators this plantation or Tract of one Hundred acres of Land with the premise & appurtes unto this John Gregg his Heirs and assigns against him this Vinson Jones his Heirs and assigns & all & every other person or persons whatsoever shall..wise warrant and forever defend by these presents In Witness whereof I have ...my hand and Seal the above date Vincin +(his mark) Jones. Signed Sealed & Delivered in presense of these Dennis Burns Jr., Richard Reynolds, and Henry Gregg Next Section: Received the within named John Gregg fifty pounds sterling it being the Consideration money within mentioned. Signed 30 May 1792. Vincent +(his mark) Jones. Witnessed by Dennis Burns, Richard Reynolds, and Henry Gregg. Next Section. Dennis Burns Jr makes oaths and signs that he witnessed the signatures of the men mentioned. The document is then signed by John W Henry J.P. LAND: Deed Book Y, Page 536; State of South Carolina, Fairfied District (1796) Know all men by these presents that Mrs Ann Bwoles (Bowles) of Kersham County of State aforesaid & John Ellison of Fairfield County & State aforesaid planter for and in consideration of the sum of twenty five pounds sterling mony to them paid by John Gregg of Kersham County Blacksmith have granted bargained sold and released & by these presents do grant bargain sell & release unto the said John Gregg a tract of Land containing eight hundred & forty three acres more or less granted to James Bwoles in June 1787 & conveyed to John Ellison form Anyy Bowles his wife dated 23rd February 1793 & recorded 18 March 1793 situated in Kersham County S. side Sawneys Creek Bounding on the same John Greggs & McAdams Land Together with all and singular the rights members hereditaments & appertinances thereunto belonging or in any wise incident or appertaining to have and to hold all and singular the said premises before mentioned unto the said John Gregg, hjis heirs & assigns forever. And we do bind ourselves our heirs executors & Administrators to warrant and forever defend all and singular the said premises unto the said John Gregg his heirs and assigns against ?? and our heirs, assigns and every other person Lawfully claiming or to claim the same on my part thereof. Witness whereof we set our hand and seals 20 March 1796. Signed by Ann Bowles and John Ellson. Witnessed by Austen Peay and Minyah ?. The next section, Austen Peay verifies the signatures. Deed Book T page 354; State of South Carolina, Fairfield District. (1810) Know all men by those present that John Gregg Senr of the aforesaid District for the inconsideration of the Sum of one hundred dollars to me in hand paid by William Reynolds of the State and District have granted, Bargained, sold and released unto the said William Reynolds it begin part of a four hundred acre tract it containing one hundred acres more or less. Containing the following descriptions it lying on the north side of thorn tree Creek Bounding Benjamin Kelley's Land on the north side and Bounding on the north Eastward Side of Alexander Crumpton's Land it Corners next on a hickory next to a white oak next to a holly on the Creek next to a pine a post oak next a Black Jack ?? running its Course to the Black Line in any wise in??? or appertaining to have and to hold all and singular the said premises. Before mentioned unto the William Reynolds and his heirs and assigns forever. The Said John Greggs hereby bind myself and my heirs Executors and admninistrators to warrant and defend all and Singular the said premises unto the said William Reynold his heirs and assigns against myself my heirs and assigns from Lawfully Claiming or to Claim the Same or any part thereof as Witness our hands this 16 Day of May 1810. Signed Sealed and Delivered In the presence of John Reynolds, Zachariah Crumpton. John Gregg (signature). Before me personally appeared John Reynolds and after being duly Sworn sayeth that he saw John Grigg Senr sign seal and deliver the within and of Conveyance to William Reynolds for the use and purpose therein mentioned and that he saw Zachariah Crumpton Sign as a Witness with him. Sworn before me this ninth day of febuary 1810. Alexander Crumpton. Signed by John Reynolds. Recorded 5 Mar 1810. LAND: Deed Book W page 97: State of South Carolina, Fairfield District. (1812) Know all men by these present that John Griggs Senior, Blacksmith of District aforesaid for and in consideration of the sum of fifty-six dollars paid to him by me John Griggs Junior, of the District and State aforesaid Planter have granted bargained sold and released and by those present do grant bargain sell and Release unto the said John Griggs Jr a tract or parcel of Land Containing two hundred and Eighty Acres more or Less part of this being a part of a tract containing Eight Hundred and Forty Acres originally granted to James Bowles June 1787(?) the other part of a tract originally granted to Ths (Thomas) Donnally on the ninth July 1779 and Containing one hundred acres situated in Kirshaw and Fairfield District South side of Sawney's Creek Beginning on a poplar corner at the Creek from that to a post ?? Corner Southward as the Line Directs Creeping Long Branch and running a direct course over a certain Stony Hill(?) a direct course to a pine corner on Beafork(?)Branch from thence Eastwardly as the line directs to Horse??Branch it being the Line down to Long Branch it being the line down to Yabafra's(?) Corner The Branch from thence a north west course to a post and corner from thence northwardly to a Beach Gum near at the Creek then the Creek in the Line upto(?) the poplar Corner which is the beginning Corner together with all and singular the rights members hereditaments and appurtinances there unto Belonging or in any wise Incident or Apertaining to Have and to Hold all and Singular the said premises Before mentioned unto the said John Grigg Junior his Heirs and assigns forever and Bind myself my heirs, Executors and adminstrators to warrant and forever defend all and singular the premises unto the said John Grigg Junr his Heirs and assigns against myself my heirs and assigns and Every other person or persons Lawfully Claiming or to Claim the ?? or any part thereof. We set our hands and seals this 31 day of August Eighteen Hundred and twelve. Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of Alexander Crumpton and Isaac Larkon (Larihon?). Signed John Gregg Sr. Next Section: Personally appeared before me Isaac Larkan and after being sworn as the Law Directs, sayeth that he was present and saw John Grigg Sr. Sign Seal and Deliver the within Conveyance for the use and purpose within metnioned and he further Sayeth on oath that he saw Alexander Sign and witness with him self Sworn to this 31 day of august 1812. Signed Alexander Crumpton and Isaac Larehon(?). Recorded 12th Octob 1813. CENSUS: 1790 US Census, Fairfield, Camden, South Carolina has listing of Henry Crumpton (p 15). Camden District is where one John Reynolds is said to have had residence. Above Henry's name is John Grigg. There is also a John Gregg (p 11). Rebekah Grigg is also living in Fairfield. 1800 US Census Fairfield, South Carolina: has listings: Edward Reynolds (p210), Shadrick Griggs (p227), Isaac Reynolds (p219), William Reynolds (p221), John Griggs (p73), Edward Reynolds (p73), Shadrach Griggs (p 72) and Nancy Reynolds (p 228) 1810 US Census has a John Reynolds living in Fairfield, South Carolina (pg 23) William Reynolds is living next to John. John Grigg, John Grigg Jr, and William Griggs, listed on same page. Another John Reynolds is listed on page 10.

CITING THIS RECORD The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Pedigree Resource File," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/2:2:SYLL-9ZY : accessed 2016-04-24), entry for John Gray /Gregg/ Sr.