Samuel Thompson of Surry County

Samuel Thompson
Birthdate:	1686
Birthplace:	Rappahonnock County, Virginia, British Colonial America
Death:	August 28, 1753 (66-67) Surry County, Virginia, British Colonial America
Immediate Family:	Son of William Thompson, III and Martha Thompson Husband of Sarah Thompson and Margaret Thompson Father of Samuel Thompson, Jr., of Wake County; Ann Katherine Myrick; Sarah Williams Thompson; Sarah May Woody and Mary (Thompson) Bell Brother of William Thompson, IV; Katherine King; Hannah Thompson; Nancy Ann Thomas (Thompson); John Thompson and 3 others

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Sarah Thompson

wife
Samuel Thompson, Jr., of Wake Co...

son
Ann Katherine Myrick

daughter
Sarah Williams Thompson

daughter
Margaret Thompson

wife
Sarah May Woody

daughter
Mary (Thompson) Bell

daughter
William Thompson, III

father
Martha Thompson

mother
William Thompson, IV

brother
Katherine King

sister
Hannah Thompson

sister

About Samuel Thompson of Surry County

39. Samuel4 Thompson (William3, William2, Rev. William1) was born 1686, and died Aft. 1751 in Surry Co., VA. He married Sarah Ann Edwards, daughter of William Edwards and Sarah Harrison. She was born 01 January 1692/93, and died Abt. 1781 in Warren Co., NC.

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Children of Samuel Thompson (WILLIAM, WILLIAM, JOHN) and Sarah Edwards:

1. Samuel Thompson
2. Sarah Thompson married Jacob Williams
3. Mary Thompson married Thomas Bell. *
4. Anne Thompson married John Myrick

Notes for Samuel Thompson:

Will was probated 18 Oct 1732 in Surry Co., VA Info from Nola Duffy. Samuel's father William gave him150 acres on 26 Feb 1721/2 in Surry Co between the Devil's Woodyard Swamp and Smith's Fort and facing Gray's Creek, 200 acres formerly John Twy's and lately escheated by Samuel Thompson, decd.; 200 acres on Cattail Meadow, being only an entry of land and 6 negroes, John, Mary, William, Katherine, Thomas, and Mingo; all having bee left to Samuel Thompson by Samuel Thompson, decd.

This info comes from Beverly M. Stercula of the Thompson Family Association. He inherited land from his uncle Samuel Thompson. He died about 1751 when the first inventory of his estate appears in Surry Co., records. He lived between Devull Woodyard Swamp and Smith's Fort. His son Samuel was administrator of his estate and several records in Surry County give accountings. In one accounting (1758) Samuel was described as the surviving partner of Samuel Thompson, dec'd. His wife Sarah removed to North Carolina with her children and lived in that part of Bute County that later became Warren County and died there after 20 December 1781, when she made her will.

Notes for Sarah Ann Edwards:

From Warren Co., WB 3, p 129,Will of Sarah Thompson, Relict of the late Samuel Thompson of Surry Co., VA 12 Dec 1781, Feb Ct 1782. Son Samuel to have property bequeathed him by her late husband. Daughters: Sarah, relict of Jacob Williams, Mary Bell, Anne Myrick. Extrs Brig Gen Thomas Person. Wit William Jackson and Cader Powell, Jurat.

On Jan 20, 1998 I copied Sarah's will in the NC Archives. In addition to the above bequests she gave her son Samuel one Negroe named Dick, and one other Negroe named Cato. I likewise give and bequeath to my Daughter Sarah, Relict of the late Jacob Williams one Negroe Wench named Jenny together with her two children one name Abi and the other named Charlotte, to the only and sole use of my said Daughter Sarah and her Heirs forever.

I likewise give and bequeath to my Daughter Mary Bell, one cow.

I likewise give and bequeath to my Daughter Anne Meyrick one cow.

Ratifying and confirming this to be my only last will and testament. Sealed with my Seal and dated this twelfth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty one.

memorandum, before signing and Sealing my design is that all the increase otherwise children that shall be born of the body of the above bequeathed negroe wench Jenny shall be the sole property of my said Daughter Sarah as the above bequeathed Abi and Charlotte. Both the body and the addendum were witnessed by William Jackson and Cader Powell.

Warren Co., NC,WB5, p 159 26 May 1790 has inventory of Sarah Thompson's estate by Thomas Person, Extr. Includes rec't from Samuel Thompson 27 July 1788 for his legacy and rec't from Mrs.Salley Williams 19 Nov 1782 for her legacy. Jacob Williams is not indexed in Warren Co except as husband of Sarah [Salley]

In the Granville County Deeds Book E, pp44-45 Aug 17, 1761. Samuel Thomson to Sarah Thomson, widow for 100 pds. 400 acres, being the land Samuel Thompson bought of Gideon Macon Nov 12, 1760 at hargrove's corner on Stonehouse Creek. Wts: Moses Myrick, Joseph Bell.

Deed Book D, p 112-3 12 November 1760. Gideon Macon to Samuel Thompson for 75 pds., 400 acres on S side of Stonehouse Creek in Hargrove's corner in Granville Co., NC Wts: none. {This is the land John Liles sold to John Macon 15 Aug 1743 for 20 pds, 10 shillings. "400 acres on the south side of Stonehouse creek, joining Hargraves, the mouth of a branch and the creek all houses etc. a grant to me 22 Feb 1739 Wit: William Person, Phil Hawkins Reg Edgecombe County, NC Aug Ct 1743. R. Forster C. Ct.

Children of Samuel Thompson and Sarah Edwards are:

   50     i.    Anne5 Thompson, born 01 January 1718/19.  She married (1) John Myrick.  She married (2) -----Myrick.

   51      ii.    Samuel Thompson, born 01 January 1715/16.

Notes for Samuel Thompson:

Deed Book D. Granville Co., NC,pp112,113-12 Nov 1760 Gideon Macon to Samuel Thompson for 75 pds., 400 acres on S side of Stonehouse Creek in Hargrove's corner in Granville Co., NC Wts: none. In Deed Book E, Granville Co., 17 Aug 1761, Samuel Thomson to Sarah Thomson, widow, for 100 pds. 400 acres, being the land Samuel Thompson bought of Gideon Macon 12 Nov 1760 at Hargrove's corner on Stonehouse Creek. Wts: Moses Myrick, Joseph Bell. Presumably this Sarah is his mother, but the transaction makes it sound like step-mother.

Deed Book E, 74,75 9 Feb 1762 John Myrick to his son, Owen Myrick for 100 pds., 230 acres on Stonehouse Creek. Wts: Jacob Williams, Saml. Thompson, Mathew Durham.

Samuel produced into Court a Commission from under the hand of his Excellency the Governor appointed him Capt of a Company of the Militia in Bute County, NC. He took the oaths appointed to be taken by officers 15 Aug 1770. Joseph Shearin was made Lieut of this company at the same time.

Samuel appears in a list for building a road in October 1767.

52 iii. Mary Thompson, born 01 January 1714/15; died in Warren Co., NC. She married Thomas Bell Abt. 1730 in Surry Co., VA; born 01 January 1709/10 in Surry Co., VA; died October 1761 in Granville Co., North Carolina.

Notes for Mary Thompson:

Thomas Bell serving as administrator of Mary Bell's estate filed suit against Elizabeth Jones and Daniel Pegram at the Feb Ct. 1806. The suit was continued over a number of sessions.

Mary Thompson Bell is named in the Will of her mother Sarah Thompson in Warren Co., NC (WB3, pg 129)

Notes for Thomas Bell:

Thomas Bell sold land 15 Oct 1751 in Albemarle Parish to Thomas Wooton of Elizabeth City Parish and co for 100 pounds current money. 120 acres in Albemarle Parish on north side of Little Swamp being land sold to said Bell by Thomas Holliman on 8 Mar 1744 and bounded by Anselm Bailey Jr. and Joseph Hargrave. Witnesses Thomas Wilson, William Davis and Edward Wooten. Thomas and Mary Bell both signed with an X--Surry Co Deed Book 6, p 339.

20 Aug 1751 Thomas Bell and wife Mary Bell of Surry County to Thomas Wilson Elizabeth City County for 200 pounds current money 468 acres on south side of Blackwater Swamp and bounded by the Mill Branch, William Evens and the Turkey Cock Branch.--Surry Co Deed Book 6, p 274.

Surry Co DB 4, p. 247, 19 Sep 1744 William Evens, cooper, to his friend Thomas Bell for Love and Affection. . . 218 acres on north side of Autordam[Otterdam] Swamp being 270 acres bounded by Harrises Branch, George Barker and Hills Branch. Wit: Lemuel Cocke and John (X) Barker. Jethro (X) Barker. Rec. 19 Sep 1744.

15 Dec 1746 Henry Brown to Thomas Bell for 45 Pounds current money 250 acres on south side of Blackwater Swamp and bounded by the Mill Branch and the Turkey Cock Branch. Deed Book 4, p 497 Surry Co VA

17 Oct 1748 John Sharpe and wife Jane Sharpe to Thomas Bell for 35 pounds current money 400 acres on South side of Seacauris Swamp and bounded as i a patent granted Francis Sharpe 12 Mar 1739 (DB 4, p. 109)

25 May 1750, Suger Jones, planter, sold to Thomas Bell of Surry Co., VA, blacksmith for 78 pds 400 acres on both sides of Half-Quarter[sic] Creek in Granville Co., NC. Wts Richd Hurlock, West and Daniel Fairis From Granville Co., NC, Book A, 174-175.

Thomas bought two Granville Grants #211 and 213, the first of 545 acres on East side of Hub Quarter 10 May 1755, and the second 640 of West Side of Hub Quarter Creek at Eaton's corner in St. John's Parish. Wts. Danl Weldon and Jas Paine. also 10 May 1755 One was signed but the other had his mark, a Capital B with a line across the top for a T. His land joined Harton's corner. Surveyed 29 Mar 1753 with John Haywood and W. Churton witnesses with Sworn Chain Carriers Jno Riggin, Thomas Harton and Dan Weldon , surveyor. The other tract was surveyed at the same time by the same people.

DB C, p. 565 August 29, 1758 Thomas Bell to John Riggan for 20 pds 268 acres on S. Side of Little Creek. Wts: Daniel Pegram, John Coleman.

Thomas Bell's Will was signed Oct 18, 1761, and proved Nov court 1761 on oath of Daniel Pegram and William Person, Sr. and Jr. qualified as executors.

Thomas Bell wills to son William the land on east side of Hobquarter Creek on John Higgins' line to the main creek and all land below creek and 10 pds. money of Virginia; to son Samuel land on west side of Hubquarter Creek to Eaton's line, to main creek, a negro called Morgan, my smith's tools and William Bell to have use of tools when needed; to son Thomas land at mouth of Bare Branch to Ready Branch, crossing Hubquarter Creek to Harthorn's Road, being the plantation whereon I live, a negro called Roger, my still, and a case of bottles, my large Bible, a chest, a bed and furniture; to son John a tract of land at Bear Branch, to Reedy Branch at John Riggin's line, to main road, negro called Jamey, feather bed and furniture, desk, large oval table, 3 cows and calves, 3 sows and pigs, a mare; to son Jesse land at Eaton's line, to Harthorne's line road, negro Jeffry, 3 cows and calves, 3 sows and pigs, and 10 pds money; to daughter Ann, wife of John Riggins, a negro called Arthur, 10 pds money; to daughter Mary, wife of Thomas Harthorn, my negro called Frank and 5 pds. money; to daughter Lucy Bell, negro called Judith, a trunk and all in it called her mother's, 5 pds money; to my wife Mary 50 pds., horse, saddle, tea kettle and other utensils and, if either of my children, John, Jessey, or Lucy Bell, die without heirs, their part to go to the survivor of them. Exrs: William Person, Sr., William Person, Jr. Wts: Daniel Pegram, Thomas Jones.

The birth dates for John, Jesse and Lucy come from the Albemarle Parish Register of Surry and Sussex Counties, abstracted in 1958 by John Bennett Boddie.--Of course they might be children of another Thomas and Mary Bell, but I am certain that Thomas Bell sold land on Blackwater Swamp prior to purchasing the Granville Grant.

There was another Thomas Bell in Granville District living on Fishing Creek. His wife was Sarah and they were related to the Hicks family. Deed Book O, p 23, Granville, NC, 27 Dec 1779 has Robert Hicks, Sr., with a deed to Isaac Hicks of Wake Co., NC, but if he should fail to leave an heir of his body, then the land should go to George Bell, son of Thomas and Sary Bell, grandson of said Robert Hicks, Sr. (These Bells and Hickses could well be kin--but it is hard to prove!)

A Joseph Bell bought three hundred ninety six acres of land in Granville County on both sides the Indian Branch on 24 Nov 1760. It is not known his relationship to Thomas, but one is presumed since Indian Branch flows into Hubquarters Creek.

       53     iv.    Sarah Thompson, born 01 January 1717/18.  She married (1) Williams.  She married (2) Jacob Williams.

40. William4 Thompson (William3, William2, Rev. William1) was born Abt. 1697, and died 1752 in Surry Co., VA. He married Mary.

Notes for William Thompson:

His will was dated 28 Dec 1751 and proved 21 April 1752 names wife Mary, daughter Sarah Killebrew and son James. They lived in Albemarle Parish (later Sussex Co.) A short time later the widow Mary Thompson and her son James removed to Bute Co.., NC, the part that later became Warren County, along with the children of William's brother Samuel Thompson and were called cousins. There was a William Thompson and wife Hannah Bell living in the same place thought to be related but this is not proven.

Children of William Thompson and Mary are:

   54     i.    William5 Thompson.  He married Hannah Bell; died Aft. 07 September 1784 in Chatham Co., NC.

Notes for Hannah Bell:

Her death date is that of her will. Her parents owned 700 acres in Surry County, VA, on the south side of the Nottaway River.

   55      ii.    Sarah Thompson.

   56     iii.    James Thompson, died 1805 in Warren Co., NC.  He married Elizabeth Shearin. http://www.ncgenweb.us/ncwarren/fam-hist/families/thompson-wm.htm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Samuel Thompson (William, William, John), born circa 1686  married Sarah Edwards. He was a witness to Michael Harris’ will Jan. 1739 (Bk. 9, p. 464); to John Bamers will on Oct 2, 1731; and to his brother-in-law William Edwards' will on Feb. 10, 1744. There is a deed Oct. 24, 1748 from Samuel and Sarah Thompson to John Thompson, both of Surry for 23 acres, part of 150 acres Samuel purchased of Joseph King and Catherine, his wife, land on east side of Cypress Swamp. Witnesses were John Riggan, Sen., Wm. George, John Riggan, Jun. and Joseph Riggan (Bk. 5, p. 371). On August 31, 1751 Samuel deeded to his brother, John Thompson, 250 acres on east side of Cypress Swamp (Bk. 6, p. 439). It would appear these deed represent the sale of property in anticipation of moving to North Carolina.  (Note the references to members of the Riggan family.  )http://www.patch.net/related/thompson.html

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Notes for Samuel Thompson: Will was probated 18 Oct 1732 in Surry Co., VA Info from Nola Duffy. Samuel's father William gave him150 acres on 26 Feb 1721/2 in Surry Co between the Devil's Woodyard Swamp and Smith's Fort and facing Gray's Creek, 200 acres formerly John Twy's and lately escheated by Samuel Thompson, decd.; 200 acres on Cattail Meadow, being only an entry of land and 6 negroes, John, Mary, William, Katherine, Thomas, and Mingo; all having bee left to Samuel Thompson by Samuel Thompson, decd. This info comes from Beverly M. Stercula of the Thompson Family Association. He inherited land from his uncle Samuel Thompson. He died about 1751 when the first inventory of his estate appears in Surry Co., records. He lived between Devull Woodyard Swamp and Smith's Fort. His son Samuel was administrator of his estate and several records in Surry County give accountings. In one accounting (1758) Samuel was described as the surviving partner of Samuel Thompson, dec'd. His wife Sarah removed to North Carolina with her children and lived in that part of Bute County that later became Warren County and died there after 20 December 1781, when she made her will. Notes for Sarah Ann Edwards: From Warren Co., WB 3, p 129,Will of Sarah Thompson, Relict of the late Samuel Thompson of Surry Co., VA 12 Dec 1781, Feb Ct 1782. Son Samuel to have property bequeathed him by her late husband. Daughters: Sarah, relict of Jacob Williams, Mary Bell, Anne Myrick. Extrs Brig Gen Thomas Person. Wit William Jackson and Cader Powell, Jurat. On Jan 20, 1998 I copied Sarah's will in the NC Archives. In addition to the above bequests she gave her son Samuel one Negroe named Dick, and one other Negroe named Cato. I likewise give and bequeath to my Daughter Sarah, Relict of the late Jacob Williams one Negroe Wench named Jenny together with her two children one name Abi and the other named Charlotte, to the only and sole use of my said Daughter Sarah and her Heirs forever. I likewise give and bequeath to my Daughter Mary Bell, one cow. I likewise give and bequeath to my Daughter Anne Meyrick one cow. Ratifying and confirming this to be my only last will and testament. Sealed with my Seal and dated this twelfth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty one. memorandum, before signing and Sealing my design is that all the increase otherwise children that shall be born of the body of the above bequeathed negroe wench Jenny shall be the sole property of my said Daughter Sarah as the above bequeathed Abi and Charlotte. Both the body and the addendum were witnessed by William Jackson and Cader Powell. Warren Co., NC,WB5, p 159 26 May 1790 has inventory of Sarah Thompson's estate by Thomas Person, Extr. Includes rec't from Samuel Thompson 27 July 1788 for his legacy and rec't from Mrs.Salley Williams 19 Nov 1782 for her legacy. Jacob Williams is not indexed in Warren Co except as husband of Sarah [Salley] In the Granville County Deeds Book E, pp44-45 Aug 17, 1761. Samuel Thomson to Sarah Thomson, widow for 100 pds. 400 acres, being the land Samuel Thompson bought of Gideon Macon Nov 12, 1760 at hargrove's corner on Stonehouse Creek. Wts: Moses Myrick, Joseph Bell. Deed Book D, p 112-3 12 November 1760. Gideon Macon to Samuel Thompson for 75 pds., 400 acres on S side of Stonehouse Creek in Hargrove's corner in Granville Co., NC Wts: none. {This is the land John Liles sold to John Macon 15 Aug 1743 for 20 pds, 10 shillings. "400 acres on the south side of Stonehouse creek, joining Hargraves, the mouth of a branch and the creek all houses etc. a grant to me 22 Feb 1739 Wit: William Person, Phil Hawkins Reg Edgecombe County, NC Aug Ct 1743. R. Forster C. Ct.http://www.ncgenweb.us/ncwarren/fam-hist/families/thompson-wm.htm

39. Samuel4 Thompson (William3, William2, Rev. William1) was born 1686, and died Aft. 1751 in Surry Co., VA. He married Sarah Ann Edwards, daughter of William Edwards and Sarah Harrison. She was born 01 January 1692/93, and died Abt. 1781 in Warren Co., NC.

Notes for Samuel Thompson:

Will was probated 18 Oct 1732 in Surry Co., VA  Info from Nola Duffy.  Samuel's father William gave him150 acres on 26 Feb 1721/2 in Surry Co between the Devil's Woodyard Swamp and Smith's Fort and facing Gray's Creek, 200 acres formerly John Twy's and lately escheated by Samuel Thompson, decd.; 200 acres on Cattail Meadow, being only an entry of land and 6 negroes, John, Mary, William, Katherine, Thomas, and Mingo; all having bee left to Samuel Thompson by Samuel Thompson, decd.

This info comes from Beverly M. Stercula of the Thompson Family Association. He inherited land from his uncle Samuel Thompson. He died about 1751 when the first inventory of his estate appears in Surry Co., records. He lived between Devull Woodyard Swamp and Smith's Fort. His son Samuel was administrator of his estate and several records in Surry County give accountings. In one accounting (1758) Samuel was described as the surviving partner of Samuel Thompson, dec'd. His wife Sarah removed to North Carolina with her children and lived in that part of Bute County that later became Warren County and died there after 20 December 1781, when she made her will.

Notes for Sarah Ann Edwards: