Pleasant Little

26.PLEASANT5 LITTLE (ISAAC4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, WILLIAM1)437,438 was born Bet. 1760 - 1765 in Pitt Co. NC439, and died February 1832 in Anson Co. NC440.He married RACHEL KNOX441,442,443,444 WFT Est. 1752-1807445.She was born Abt. 1792446, and died Aft. 1832 in Union Co. NC447. Notes for PLEASANT LITTLE: Based on the order of the names of his children, I would think Pleasant was the son of William Little or possibly John - but William was apparently the oldest.However, The Thigpen Tribe lists him as the first son of Isaac.Their evidence is not cited.

Pleasant's birth year is based on census data.In 1830, he was listed on pg 65 as 60 to 70 (b 1760-1770).In 1810, he was listed on pg 18 as 45 or over (b before 1765). Thus, he was born 1760-1765; other census records support this age bracket.Pleasant may have been born in Surry Co. VA before Isaac moved to Pitt Co., but I am guessing they all moved together in 1755. 

Pleasant's children and wife are listed in his will.His brother Elisha is one of the executors and Jacob witnesses the will. 

The first reference to Pleasant in Anson Co. is a deed in Feb. 1808 from William H. Gulledge. The deed was witnessed by Danl Fones and Ira Proctor. 

Pleasant Little's Will 

In the name of God Amen I Pleasant Little of Anson Count in the State of North Carolina, Considering the uncertainty of the mortal life, and being of sound mind & memory, blessed be Almighty God for the same do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following (that is to say) First, I give and bequeath to my two sons William P. Little & Jesse L. Little my three hundred acres of land on the waters of the Bridge branch to be equally divided between them, their heirs, Executors? and assigns. also I give and bequeath to my said two sons Wm P. Little and Jesse L. Little in like manner one hundred acres of land on the Gourd Vine Creek. I also give and bequeath to my two sons John Little and Asa Little all that tract of land on which I now live containing two hundred acres, together with all my other land adjoining Elisha Little & McRae's land to them, their heirs and assigns forever, (after the decease of my wife) to be divided by a line running South 29 East across the two hundred acre tract so that each may have an equal number of acres. reckoning the land adjoining Elisha Little's & McRae in the part it mostly joins so as to make each part of the division an equal number of acres as aforesaid - I also Will that my son John Little have that part of my land adjoining Clement Phillips when divided as above described and my son Asa Little the other part. And I further Will and desire that each of my sons, John Little & Asa Little when he arrives to the age of twenty one years may have the privilege of sixty acres of his share to his own use. Furthermore I will and desire that if any or either of my sons die before he arrives to the age of 21 years or without an heir, his or their part of land shall be equally divided amongst the rest of my sons. Furthermore, I lend to my wife Rachel Little all my lands and improvements adjoining where I now live until my son John Little arrives to the age of twenty one years to take part of his share as above mentioned and then the remainder until my son Asa Little arrives to the age of 21 years to take his part of his share as above mentioned then the remainder during her widowhood. I also lend to my wife Rachel Little during her widowhood the use of my Negro man Seneca. also the privilege of hiring out my Negro woman Clova for the use of the family and schooling the children. also the use of all my Horses that are not here after otherwise disposed of in the Will. Also my stock of Cattle to be disposed of she shall think best unless hereafter otherwise disposed of. I also lend to My said wife as aforesaid all my stock of hogs to the use and benefit of the family. Also my plantation and farming tools and utensils such as Ploughs, Cart, axes, hoes, &c.. I give and bequeath to my daughter Ann Little one featherbed and furniture (stead excepted). Also I give my daughter Polly Little one feather bed and furniture. I also give and bequeath to my three daughters Hannah Little, Lydia Little, and Penelope Little each one feather bed and furniture apiece. And the rest of my household & kitchen furniture I lend to my said wife during her widowhood. I give and bequeath to my son William P. Little young bay Horse Charley. Likewise - I will and desired that my three sons Jesse L. Little, John Little and Asa Little have each of them one Horse a piece to be raised on the Farm otherwise out of my estate at or about the time they arrive at the age of 21 years. And I hereby will that at the death of my wife (if the children be all raised and if not at the time the Children are raised I will that all the remaining part of my estate both Negroes, Horses, Cattle, and stock of every kind as well as all other property be sold at not less than nine months credit and the money equally divided amongst all my Daughters. Lastly, I nominate and appoint Clement Gaddy and Elisha Little Executors of this my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 7th day of February A. D. one thousand eight-hundred and thirty two. Signed sealed published & declared Jesse Jarman, Luellere Sinclair, Jacob Little.  More About PLEASANT LITTLE: Property: 05 February 1808, Anson Co. NC; Property: 200 acres on McNishes Creek448 Notes for RACHEL KNOX: Rachel Knox and Pleasant Little witnessed deed from Josiah Knox to Jacob Little in Pitt Co. in 1787.Rachel and Mary Knox witnessed a deed to Josiah. 

Was living when Pleasant published his will February 7, 1832 

Rachel Little was listed in Anson Co. in 1850 census on page 169.She was 58 years old.Nancy was 50.  More About RACHEL KNOX: Living: 1850, Anson Co. NC449 More About PLEASANT LITTLE and RACHEL KNOX: Marriage: WFT Est. 1752-1807450

Children of PLEASANT LITTLE and RACHEL KNOX are:

 i.   PENELOPE6 LITTLE451, d. Unknown. 

 ii.   ANN LITTLE451,452,453, b. WFT Est. 1757-1810454; d. WFT Est. 1769-1888454. 

 iii.   HANNAH LITTLE, b. Private; m. JAMES LEE, Private; b. Private. 

 More About JAMES LEE and HANNAH LITTLE: Private-Begin: Private

 iv.   LYDIA LITTLE455, b. WFT Est. 1757-1810456; d. WFT Est. 1769-1888456; m. JOHN SAUNDERS457458,459; d. Unknown. 

 More About JOHN SAUNDERS and LYDIA LITTLE: Marriage: 460,461

 v.   POLLY LITTLE462, b. WFT Est. 1757-1810463; d. WFT Est. 1769-1888463. 

 vi.   WILLIAM P. LITTLE464, b. Bef. 1812465; d. WFT Est. 1770-1885466. 

 vii.   JESSE L. LITTLE467, b. Abt. 1813468; d. WFT Est. 1770-1885469. 

 Notes for JESSE L. LITTLE: Pleasant left him property outright, but specified he get a horse upon obtaining age of 21. So guessing that he is between 18 and 21. 

 viii.   JOHN LITTLE470, b. Aft. 1813471,472; d. Unknown. 

 Notes for JOHN LITTLE: Was not 21 when Pleasant published his will Feb 7, 1832. 

 ix.   ASA LITTLE472, b. Abt. 1829, Anson Co. NC473; d. 1863, Anson Co. NC474,475. 

 Notes for ASA LITTLE:

Asa LITTLE was born about 1829 in Anson Co. NC.He was not 21 when Pleasant published his will Feb 7, 1832. Was 21 in 1850 census. He appeared on the census in 1850 in Anson Co. NC Wadesbororugh District, pg. 447. He was 21. He died in 1863 in Anson Co. NC