Shirley Old Whatley, Sr

Whatley is the surname version used in this family for the past two hundred fifty years. It is one version of the modern English "Wheatley". There are at least twenty seven other variations of the name. Our southern part of the USA line is possibly descended from Sir John (Whatley) of Frome, Somerset, England. The names John, William, & Shirley frequently appear in our lines as well as others, leading to a confusing trail to decipher. Ones family wants to pass on the heritage of the names of ancestors; when brothers & cousins also do the same & use the identical names, a tangle weaves into knots where isolating one line is made much more difficult.

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Source: Refer to the LDS Ancestral File, AFN TZML-7H.

DEATH: Shirley Whatley's will is listed in NC Dept. of Archives and History, BUTE COUNTY WILLS, VOL. III, PAGE 43. (Raleigh, NC). It was recorded in Warren Co. NC. The will was written 19 Dec 1778 and recorded February 1783 in Warren County court, "the will of Shirley Whatley, produced, proven by oath of witnesses and ordered recorded by Duke Johnson, C.C.".

BIOGRAPHY: Doris Shockley's genealogy lists as children of Shirley and Rebecca Wharton Whatley: Michael, Sr., Wilson, Willis, Wharton, Daniel, and Ornan Bradley. Elsewhere someone had listed a daughter named Elizabeth but I could find no documentation of her and Mrs. Shockley did not include her either, so I left her off of the list.

BIOGRAPHY: During his life, Shirley Whatley lived in Jamestown, James City, Virginia; Hanover County, Virginia (St. Martins Parish), Orange County, NC, and Granville County, NC.

BIOGRAPHY: From WHATLEY GRANDFATHERS, REVISED, compiled 1973, revised 1990, by Mary Elizabeth Whatley Jones (copy located in Dallas TX Public Library): (p.7) "Shirley Whatley, and wife, Rebecca Whatley, of St. Martins' Parish, Hanover County, Virginia deeded several plots of land owned by them to buyers on June 4, 1734. It seems very likely that such a sale of property preceded a move to another location. These transactions are listed as follows: RECORDS OF HANOVER COUNTY, VA: THE SMALL BOOK, 1734-5 (21 W (1) 52-53; 1734-5: ShirleyWhatley and Rebecca Whatley of St. Martins to Wm. Hicks, 100 acres adjoining Saml. Reynolds, Capt. Isaac Winston and John Wright, Witness: Abram Cook; 1734-5: Shirley Whatley and Rebecca Whatley, 100 acres to John Cooper; 1734-5: Shirley Whatley and Rebecca Whatley to John Gowin; 1734-5: Shirley Whatley to Richmond Terrell of Blissland Parish, New Kent.

BIOGRAPHY: In 1749 records of Orange County, VA, indicate that Shirley Whatley was there, together with Michael Whatley. Later in Granville County, NC, we find Shirley Whatley and Shirley Whatley, Jr. in the Militia, on the Muster Roll of the Regiment under the command of Col. William Eaton, on October 8, 1754, and in Capt. Sugan Jones' Company: GRANVILLE COUNTY, NC (MILITIA) "STATE RECORDS OF NORTH CAROLINA, VOL. XXII", edited by Walter Clark: 1734: Muster Roll of the Regiment in Granville County, under the command of Col. William Eaton, as taken at the General Muster of the said Regiment, October 8, 1854: Capt. Sugan Jones' Company: #7. Shirley Whatley, #75. William Whatley, #76. Shirley Whatley, Jr.

BIOGRAPHY: Shirley Whatley of the County of Bute and Province of North Carolina wrote his last will and testament on December 19, 1778, the original of which is in the Archives in Raleigh, NC under the listing "Bute County Records, Wills and Inventories 1766-1800, page 43, vol. III. His will was proven in the February Court in 1783. (See page 9). The following were listed in this will: Willis, Ornan, Wharton, Mary (daughter-in-law), Wilson (who had surveyed lands), Michael, and "to all each and every of the rest of my children" and wife, Rebecca.

DEATH: Shirley Whatley's Will: In the name of God, Amen, this nineteenth daay of December in the year of our Lord Christ, one thousand seven hundred and seventy eight, I, Shirley WHATLEY, of the county of Bute and Province of North Carolina, being of sound mind, memory, and understanding, praised by God for the same, and knowing the uncertainty of this transitory life, and that it is appointed for all men once to died, and that it pleases God that we must leave this world, I am willing through the merits of Christ Jesus to submit to the Almighty's divine will and pleasure hoping that I may attain to that happiness that God has appointed for all true believers, and that I rely my whole dependence, and for as much God has endowed me with some worldly estate, I do hereby dispose of it in manner and form following: (to wit) that after my just debts and funeral expenses are paid, and I hope and trust in my executors herein after mentioned that they see my body decently interrred, and that they be allowed for the same. IMPRIS. I lend to my well beloved wife, REBECCA, the third part of the land whereon I now live, and three negroes, viz., Jacob, Philis, and Anthony, and also all my household utensils, four cows and calves, one horse and one mare, six head of sheep, two sows, and pigs during her life or widowhood, and after her deceased or widowhood, I give the aforesaid bequeath's estate, the three negroes to my son, WILLIS, they and their increase forever, the goods and chattles before mentioned, and all the moveable goods and chattles belonging to my estate. I give my son, ORNAN, and my son, WHARTON, to be sold at auction to the highest bidder, and to be equally divided between my two sons ORNAN and WHARTON. I likewise give to my son WHARTON one negro girl named Fanny, and likewise to my son ORNAN, I give one negro named Glocester, after my decease. ITEM. give and bequeath to my daughter-in-law, MARY WHATLEY, the two-thirds of land whereon I now live, to be sold to the highest bidder for ready money to be contributed to the use of her and support of her and her children and observe that this two-thirds of the land to be executed after my decease and after my wife's decease the other third of the land to be sold to the highest bidder and to be rendered to the said Mary and her children for their use and behoof, and to observe more particularly that there's a reserve that money shall be raised out of the price of said land, for the further securing and clearing our of the land office all lawful right and title for securing all the land that my son WILSON WHATLEY has surveyed in the state of Georgia government, in the new purchase to be acted and done at the discretion of my executors hereafter mentioned with out fraud, after my decease. ITEM. I give and bequeath unto my son, MICHAEL WHATLEY, five negroes (viz.) York, Amy, Harry, Sally, and Milley, they and their increase forever, after my decease. ITEM. I give and bequeath to all each and every of the REST OF MY CHILDREN, five shillings after my decease. LASTLY. I do nominate, constitute, and appoint my beloved wife, REBECCA, my son WILLIS, and my son ORNAN to be executors of this my last will and testament hoping that they will execute and perform this my last will and testament as my trust is reposed in them. In witness hereof I hereunto set and put my hand and seal to this my last will and testament the day and year observed. SHURLEY WHATLEY (seal) Witnesses: Danl. Potter, John Lanier, Mary Lanier. Information on Shirley Whatley and his descendants from book "Whatley Family Information" According to William J. Whatley the father to Shirley is Orn ap'Whatley born around 1602 Wales and came to the US about 1635.

"WHATLEY GRANDFATHERS, REVISED" (THE ORNAN WHATLEY LINE) ANCESTORS AND DESCENDANTS INCLUDING BRIEF BIOGRAPHIES OF HEARD AND CROOK ANCESTORS Compiled 1973 Revised 1990 Mary Elizabeth (Whatley) Jones

Tracing our Whatley line from Shirley Whatley who died in 1779 to the present has been my goal in this book. His Will written in 1778 named the following legatees: WILLIS, ORNAN, WHARTON, MICHAEL, WILSON (who surveyed land), MARY (daughter-in-law) and children, and "all the rest", and wife Rebecca. Early genealogists list children from an earlier marriage as SHIRLEY, Jr., JOHN, WILLIAM, MARY, BENJAMIN, and LYDIA. His first wife's name is thought to have been Mary Cherry.

By examining wills and tax lists concerning Shirley's legatees, lists have been made of a number of his descendants. Other descendant lists found in this book are from Family Bibles, tombstone inscriptions, and from written family histories.

I wish to express my appreciation to each of you who has helped me collect this information. Numerous kinfolk have contributed data to this book, and each contribution is deeply appreciated. Please accept my heartless thanks to ALL who have helped so generously. Our daughter, Harriet Jones Bass, is also appreciated for her hours of assistance with the computer.

I urge each of you who is interested in the Whatley name to continue researching it. Interest in this subject has heightened to a great extent in recent years and surely there is much more to discover! Cordially yours, Mary Eliz. (Whatley) Jones 3435 South Ninth Street Abilene, Texas 79605 Ph. (915) 698-7319

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EARLY WHATLEYS IN ENGLAND AND AMERICA

It seems to be the consensus of opinion at this time among genealogists that the Whatleys of the Southern part of the United States descend from Sir John Whatley of From, Somerset, England. Sir John was given a Coat of Arms by the King of England, showing three garbes or sheaves of wheat on the shield,
depicting the wheat "fields" from which the names WHEATLEIGH, WHATELEY and WHATLEY came. On its crest is a helmet and a stag's head. In the year 1670, a John Whatley who had received a Land Grant in Virginia in the Isle of Wight, wrote his Will and passed 100 acres of land to his eldest son, John, as shown in the following public notice : 1670, "Isle of Wight County Records, Virginia Land Grants: 1670, September 14, John Wheatley, 100 acres escheat land, formerly granted unto John Wheatley, senior, decd." 7W(l)281-303 John and Ann Whatley made their home up the James River, and their graves were near Jamestown, Virginia. The name John Wheatley appears frequently throughout the families of our ancestors. Two other references to a John Whatley in Early America are: 1708, "Parish Register, Christ Church, 1708 Ye 23rd of May, Middlesex County, Virginia: John Whately and Mary Hurford (or Hansford)".

1727, "Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753: At a Council at the Capitol, February 8, 1727: New Land Granted

Our family records are proven to Shirley Whatley, who deeded property in Hanover County, Virginia in the year 1734. This transaction seems to have proceeded his moving to Orange County, Virginia and to North Carolina where we find him later.

A copy of the Will of John Whatley, of the Isle of Wight, Virginia was probated 1671, is included in this book. Note the name of the witness, John BURWELL, a name often repeated for the descendants of Shirley Whatley.

My Grandfather, Joseph Williams Whatley, said we are endowed with a background of genteel English ancestors, and that the name has been spelled in various ways before being shortened to WHATLEY. One of the first rules in genealogy tracing is to consider ALL spellings of a name. Public recorders and families have been inconsistent in spelling, hence the names WHEATLY, WHEATLEY, WHATELEY, WATLEY and WHATLEY andWHITLEY are all to be examined.

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WILL OF JOHN WHATLEY RECORD OF WILLS

ISLE OF WIGHT VOL. 2, 1661-1719 STATE OF VIRGINIA VIRGINIA STATE LIBRARY

In the name of God, I, John Wheatley, of the Isle of Wight County, being of sound and perfect memory, do make this my last Will and Testament. I first bequeath my soul to God Almighty who gave it, my body to the earth to be buried in Christian like manner when it shall please God to call me out of this world, and for my worldly goods and estate, I bequeath in manner and form as follows: Impress, I give unto MY SON, JOHN one half of the land I live
upon after my decease, and the other half after the decease of ANN, MY WIFE, with all edifices and buildings that shall then be upon it with all other .... and appurtenances thereunto belonging and also one pewter basin and one Guine.

I give and bequeath unto MY SON, THOMAS, two hundred acres of land out of a parcel of land I purchased of Robt. Anthony Fulgham, joining upon the land of William Godwin, and one pewter basin.

I give and bequeath unto MY SON, WILLIAM, two hundred acres of land out of the aforesaid .... of land, purchased of the aforesaid Fulgham land taken out of that part of the land that joineth on Mr. William Liggett, also one pewter basin.

I give and bequeath unto my DAUGHTER, ELIZABETH, one floct bed and rug coullored greene, one hamaro, one new pair of sheets and one pewter basin, and one great pewter platter.

To my son-in-law JOHN WILLIAMS, I give one shilling. To my GRANDCHILD, ANN WILLIAMS, the daughter of John Williams, I give and bequeath one large pewter platter and one heifer two years of age.

It is my wish that it any of my three sons die before they come to possess and enjoy the land before bequeathed and given, or die without issue, that the said land be equally divided between the surviving sons and their heirs. And for the rest of my estate that I shall possess at the time of my death, I wholly give unto my wedded WIFE, ANN WHATLEY, whom I make my whole and sole executrix. In witness thereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 21st day of February, 1670.

JOHN (X) WHATLEY signed sealed and delivered in the presence of: John BURWELL William (X) Robson (This Will was PROVED by oath of John Burwell and William Robson in open Court held, Isle of Wight County, the 9th day of Feb., 1671. Jno. Jennings, Clk.) * * *

To all Christian people whom it may and shall concern, I, ANN WHATLEY, the relict of JOHN WHATLEY of the Isle of Wight Co., planter, deceased, out of tender affection I bear unto my children in this DEED GIFT hereafter mentioned, and for other good considerations best known to myself, I give and bequeath after my decease as followth: Impress: I give unto MY ELDEST SON, JOHN, one thousand pounds of tob. and to my SECOND SON, THOMAS, two thousand pounds of tob., and to MY DAUGHTER, ELIZABETH, two thousand pounds of tob., and to my son, WILLIAM two thousand pounds of tob., and my GRANDCHILD, ELIZABETH WILLIAMS, the daughter of John Williams, one thousand pounds of tob., To which deed gift I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 13th day of Feb. 1671. A N N (X) W H A T L E Y

Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of John Burwell, Roland Hall. This Deed of Gift was ordered and acknowledged by Ann Whatley to be her Deed in open court held for the Isle of Wight County, this 9th day of Feb., 1671 and by her is recorded. Jno. Jennings, Clk.Witnesses: John Burwell and Roland Hall.

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SHIRLEY WHATLEY'S FATHER

As to the name of Shirley Whatley's father, I can only point to the research of others. Mr. George Fields Whatley, 1937 Woodbridge Dr., Pensacola, Fla. 32514, has spent much time and money on this subject. His researchers believe the name to be SAMUEL. His book is well worth your reading for the Whatley family history given. He also traces the descendants of his direct ancestor, WHARTON WHATLEY, one of the sons of Shirley Whatley, Sr. His book is called "The Families of Whatley, Persons, Roop & Fields"

Some researchers have placed a JOHN WHATLEY as the father of Shirley. Old letters found have also projected this theory. The name John has certainly been repeated over and over again down through the
generations. The Will of a John Whatley, is included in this book on page 3. It was probated in 1671 some 20 years before the estimated birth of Shirley Whatley. This John Whatley had sons JOHN, THOMAS, and WILLIAM. It is possible that future researchers may be able to connect us via one of these sons? Another point of interest in this Will is the name of JOHN BURWELL, a witness. The name Burwell is used still for the descendants of Shirley Whatley, especially throughout the ORNAN WHATLEY line. The Burwells must have a family connection in some way.

SONS OF SHIRLEY WHATLEY

While I have attempted to trace the descendants of Shirley Whatley's son ORNAN WHATLEY specifically in this book, I have a deep interest in the descendants of all of his sons. I have copies of the Wills of the following sons of Shirley Whatley: WILLIS WHATLEY, WHARTON WHATLEY, MICHAEL WHATLEY, ORNAN WHATLEY, and a JOHN WHATLEY. There are many John Whatleys listed over the years, so I continue to search for the John who was the son of Shirley Whatley.

I do not have the Wills of the these sons of Shirley Whatley's sons, ie. SHIRLEY JR., WILLIAM, WILSON, and JOHN, although he is known to have had sons by these names. They are found listed as such on the Granville Tax list and on Military lists. Under early Virginia law, neither the eldest son (nor the widow) need to be named in a Will, as their inheritance was set by law. This may account for Shirley Jr.'s name not appearing in the Will of Shirley Whatley, as he was likely the eldest son. William and Wilson had been killed by Indians in 1777, according to the history of the period, the year before the Will was written in 1778. Wilson's name is only mentioned in the Will when Shirley makes provision for money to prove the title to lands surveyed by "my son Wilson Whatley" for the benefit of "daughter-in-law Mary and her children". (Wilson married Mary Duke. Reference: Fields Whatley, his page 26). John is not listed in the Will of Shirley Whatley, Sr. nor is BENJAMIN, although both have been listed as older sons, by early researchers.

Two copies of the Will of Shirley Whatley were circulated earlier. One seemed to be hand copied on narrow ledger paper. Apparently the original one, from the Dept. of Archives & History, Raleigh, N. C., is a photostatic copy of an older wide-paper ledger. This is the copy I have included.

SHIRLEY WHATLEY (GEN.I)

SHIRLEY WHATLEY, and wife, REBECCA WHATLEY of St. Martin's Parish, Hanover County, Virginia deeded several plots of land owned by them to buyers on June 4, 1734. It seems very likely that such a sale of property preceded a move to another location. Thesetransactions are listed as follows:

Records of Hanover County, Virginia: "The Small Book, 1734-5" 21 W (1) 52-53

1734-June 4, Shirley Whatley and Rebecca Whatley of St. Martin's to Wm. Hicks, 100 acres adjoining Saml. Reynolds, Capt. Issac Winston and John Wright, Witness Abram Cook.

1734- June 4, Shirley Whatley and Rebecca Whatley, 100 acres to John Cooper. 1734- June 4, Shirley Whatley and Rebecca Whatley to John Gowin 1734- June 5, Shirley Whatley to Richmond Terrell of Blissland Parish, New Kent. In 1749 records of Orange County, Virginia, indicate that Shirley Whatley was there, together with Michael Whatley. Later, in Granville County, North Carolina, we find Shirley Whatley and Shirley Whatley, Junr. in the Militia, on the Muster Roll of the Regiment under the Command of Col. William Eaton, on October 8, 1754, and in Capt. Sugan Jones' Company:

GRANVILLE COUNTY (MILITIA) "STATE RECORDS OF NORTH CAROLINA", Vol. XXII Edited by Walter Clark.

1734 Muster Roll of the Regiment in Granville County, under the command of Col. William Eaton, as taken at the General Muster of the said Regiment, October 8th 1854: Capt. Sugan Jones' Company:

1. 7. Shirley Watley
2. 75. William Watley
3. 76. Shirley Watley, Junr.

Shirley Whatley of the County of Bute and Province of North Carolina wrote his Last Will and Testament on December 19, 1778, the original of which is in the Archives in Raleigh, N. C. under the listing "Bute County Records, Wills and Inventories 1766-1800", page 43, Vol. III. His Will was proven in the February Court in 1783. (See Page 9) The following were listed in this Will: Willis; ORNAN; Wharton; Mary, daughter-in-law; Wilson (who had surveyed lands); Michael; and "to all each and every of the rest of my children", and wife, Rebecca.

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WILL OF SHIRLEY WHATLEY Dept. Archives & History BUTE COUNTY WILLS, VOL. III, p. 43Raleigh, North Carolina RECORDED WARREN COUNTY, N. C. Feb. 1783Written 12-19-1778

IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN. This Nineteenth day of December in the Year of Our Lord Christ One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Eight, I, SHIRLEY WHATLEY of the County of Bute and Province of North Carolina being of sound mind, memory and understanding, Praised by God for the same, and knowing the uncertainty of this transitory Life, and that it is appointed for all men once to die, and that it pleases God that we must leave this World, I am willing through the Merits of Christ Jesus to submit to the Almighty's divine Will and Pleasure hoping that I may attain to that happiness that God has appointed for all true believers, and that I rely my whole dependence, and for as much God has endowed me with some Worldy Estate, I do hereby dispose of it in manner and form following, (to wit) that after my just debts and Funeral Expenses are paid, and I hope and trust in my Executors herein after mentioned that they see my Body decently interred, and that they be allowed for the same. IMPRIS. I lend to my well beloved WIFE, REBECCA the third part of the Land whereon I now live, and three Negroes, viz: Jacob, Philis and Anthony, and also all my Household Utensils, four cows and calves, one horse and one mare, six head of sheep, two sows and pigs during her life or widowhood, and after her Decease or Widowhood, I Give the aforesaid Bequeath'd Estate, the three negroes to my SON, WILLIS they and their increase forever, the Goods and Chattles before mentioned, and all the moveable Goods and Chattles belonging to
my Estate. I Give my SON, ORNAN and my SON WHARTON, to be sold at auction to the highest bidder, and to be equally divided between my two sons Oman and Wharton. I likewise Give to my son Wharton one Negro girl named Fanny, and likewise to my son Oman, I Give one Negro fellow named Glocester, after my decease. ITEM. I Give and Bequeath to my DAUGHTER-IN-LAW, MARY WHATLEY the two-thirds of Land whereon I now live, to be sold to the highest bidder for ready money to be contributed to the use of her and the support of her and her children and observe that this two-thirds of the Land to be executed after my decease and after my wife's decease the other third of the Land to be sold to the highest bidder and to be rendered to the said Mary and her children to their use and behoof, and to Observe more particularly that there's a reserve that Money shall be raised out of the Price of said land, for the further securing and clearing out of the Land Office all lawful right and Title for securing all the Land that my son WILSON WHATLEY has surveyed in the State of Georgia Government, in the New Purchase to be acted and done at the discretion of my Executors hereafter mentioned without fraud, after my decease. ITEM. I Give and Bequeath unto my SON, MICHAEL WHATLEY, Five Negroes (viz) York, Amy, Harry, Sally, and Milley, they and their Increase forever, after my decease. ITEM. I Give and bequeath to all each and every of the REST OF MY CHILDREN, Five Shillings, after my decease. LASTLY. I do nominate constitute and Appoint my beloved wife, Rebecca, my son Willis and my son Oman to be Executors of this my Last Will and Testament hoping that they will Execute and Perform this my Last Will and Testament as my trust is reposed in them. In Witness hereof I hereunto set and Put my hand and Seal to my Last Will and Testament the Day and Year observed. SHURLEY WHATLEY (SEAL) Witnesses:Danl Potter; John Lanier; Mary Lanier

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Whatleys Migrate South

From references to early Whatleys in American records, we observe the important role they played in settling this New World, beginning in Virginia, and going next into North Carolina and South Carolina as the frontier pushed on. The main tide of migration from Virginia through the Carolinas to Georgia did not set in until 1752. We find the names of our ancestors in this group, surveying land, often opposed by hostile Indians, then owning substantial tracts of land and making their homes in these new areas. At a later date members of these families are found also in the states of Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, South Carolina and Texas.

The story of the lives of these early Whatleys settling the new country is a colorful one. They are found on the rolls of all the early wars: the Revolutionary, the French and Indian Wars, the War of 1812, and the War Between the States. Our Whatley ancestors founded schools and colleges and built churches and homes as they made their way across the new lands of America.

The following miscellaneous references concerned kinsmen and/or ancestors give a picture of the civic participation of our Whatleys in their migration through the South:

"Georgia's Roster of the Revolution" lists a number of Whatleys among who were Wilson, William, Samuel, Michael, etc.

"William Whatley came to Georgia from North Carolina in 1776 with his wife and tour children. Soon after his arrival, William and his brother Wilson were killed by Indians at Cherokee Corner while surveying land." Reference: 'History of Georgia" (Note: This Wilson Whatley was an uncle of our direct ancestor Wilson).

"Listed as having served under Col. Elijah Clarke in Georgia Troops were the following: Samuel and Oman Whatley, Stephen Heard."

"From the Department of Archives, Washington, D.C.: Service Record of a Wilson Whatley:Ensign on rolls of Capt. Geo.Butler's Co. of Col. Wm. Drayton's 18th Regiment, U.S. Infantry, from October 20, 1813 to July 15,1814. Also July 9 to October 20, 1813. Resigned and referred to War Office for final settlement."

"A Wilson Whatley was stationed at Ft. Johnson and Charleston Harbor, South Carolina and paid on personal voucher for service from July 9, 1812 to April 30, 1814."

"Our Wilson Whatley served as Justice of Peace, Morgan Co., Ga. 1809-13, and served as Justice of Interior Court, 1813-1817."

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WARRENCOUNTY, NOrTH CAROLINA RECORDS Volume II Supplement

Abstracts of Bute Co., N C. deeds/registered in Warren Co. Deed Books 1,2,3,4,5,6&7, 1766-1779

(A Supplement to Volume II, Abstracts of DB-A,1764-1766 & completingBute Co. deed abstracts)

Deeds abstracted & indexed by: Mary Hinton Kerr, Warrenton, N.C. Jesse Eubank Harris, Macon, N.C.

Compiled & Published by Mary Hinton Kerr, Co-Chairman Historic Activities, Granville-Warren Committee, National Society Colonial Dames of America in State of N.C.

ABSTRACTS OF DEED BOOK 3

DB-3 page 24. 17 December 1769. SHURLEY WHATLEY & MARY, his wife, of Bute Co., to JOHN BILBRO, of Surry Co., Va. 145 Pds. Va. money for 200 A. in Bute Co. on SS Shocco Creek to Richland Branch, adj. EDWARD
JONES, SHURLEY WHATLEY,SR. - being part of the land granted to DANIEL UNDERWOOD 25 March 1749, sold to JAMES MOSLEY 30 May 1749, from whom it was bought 3 Dec. 1709 (sic). Wit: RICHARD WHATLEY, WILSON WHATLEY. Proved by WILSON WHATLEY, Bute February Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 1 August 1770, WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

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History and Genealogies of Old Granville County, North Carolina, 1746-1800 By: Thomas McAdory Owen

Servants and Apprentices.

March 4, 1746/7 (0.S..) Shurley Whatley sum'd. to appear at next Ct., to answer the pet'n. of Barsheba Murphy.

June 3, 1747. "Upon Petion of Barsheba Murphy setting forth that being a Freewoman one Shurley Watley (sic) detains her in Servitude in this County and has for a considerable time and (treated) her with great cruelty and barbarity Praying relief and on hearing the Partys on both sides It is Ord'd. that the s'd. Barsheba
be discharged from the service of the s'd. Shurley Watley." Vol.1, Minutes.

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ABSTRACTS OF THE EARLY DEEDS OF GRANVILLE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 1746-1765 by ZAF HARGETT GWYNN Published by JOSEPH w. WATSON 406 Piedmont Ave. Rocky Mount, N. C.1974

27,28-Dec. 3, 1759- JAMES MOSELEY and wife MARY to SHURLEY WHATLEY, JR. for 30 pds., 300 acres in Granville Co. on S side of Shocco at Edward Jones' corner, which was granted to Daniel Underwood Mar. 25, 1749 and by him conveyed May 30, 1749 to Moseley. Wts:none.

30-Dec. 3, 1759- SHURLEY WHATLEY, JR. and wife REBECCA to JAMES MOSELEY for 100 pds., land on both sides of Tabbs Creek, excepting 40 acres, on lower corner to be laid off in a square on Corley's line, which was patented Nov. 9, 1757. Wts: none.

30,31-June 14, 1760- SHURLEY WHATLEY, SR. to JOHN CORLEY for 10 pds., 141 acres being part of tract granted in 1759 to Whatley on N side of Richland Creek. Wts:none.

Will probated in Warren County North Carolina which was formed from Bute County North Carolina