Names

County

Notes

1 William Dodd

WI

2 Benjamin Ashworth

FR

WI

3 James Shipheard

FR

5 Feb 1799: Elbert County, GA: James Sheperd of said state, to Isham Goss for $500, 2 tracts in said county on Falling Creek Waters, 160 acres and 240 acres. 1^st tract adj. west side of a branch of Falling Creek, across branch to William Sewell, Smith, by the road, James Shepherd, 160 acres. 2^nd tract, adj. north by William Thompson and James McCleskey’s surveys, south by surveyed land, all other sides by Smith, was granted to William Glover, 24 Nov 1786. (signed) James (x) Shepherd. Wit: Charles Goss, Mary Goss.

4 Benjamin Rogers

FR

5 Hughs Thompson

FR

6 John Brown

WI

7 Lewis Legett

8 Joshua Sewell

WI

B. 1755 Ann Arundel Co. MD – d. 1834? Married Jennie Willis, moved to Franklin Co. GA. Son of Samuel Sewell & Christian Stover.

9 James Lowery

WI

10 William Pell

WI

11 Jasper Smith

WI

Will of James Meredith. Executed January 13, 1791. Recorded May 19, 1791. Value of estate: P., 350. Provisions: All just debts to be paid. "I give to my wife, Sarah, during her life one-fifth of my real estate and to my four youngest children, namely, Patty, Nancy, Molly and Sally or the survivant of them at her death and to their heirs all of my real estate saving to my said wife the use of one-fifth thereof during her life, as above mentioned." To daughter, Rebeckah, the account due by her deceased husband, Jasper Smith, and one negro named Sarah, loaned her husband in North Carolina. Executors: Wife, William Moore of Rock Creek, in Wilkes County. Appraisers: Basil Brawner, William Hallen and James Tuttel. (Note: James Meredith was the first man to be executed in Elbert County).

Will of Jasper Smith. Executed December 1, 1790. Recorded May 19, 1791. Value of estate: P., 213; S., 8; D., 0. Provisions: To wife, Rebeckah, one negro wench named Lucy during her life and at her death to be equally divided among those children she had by me, and her son, Thos." Remainder of estate to go to wife for life and to children, share and share alike, upon her death. Daughters, Betsy and Sally, and step-son, Thomas, given 15 pounds in property when they become of age or marry. Executors: Wife, James Marks and Thomas B. Scott. Appraisers: Benjamin Rogers, Brazel Brawner and James Shepard.

12 James Lowery, Senior

WI

13 Peter Carel

WI

John Mobley of Edgefield Co. S. C., to Peter Carril of Wilkes Co. Ga., a tract of land on Falling creek, it being the upper half of 400 acres orig grant 1788 to said Mobley. Mar. 11, 1789. Jas. and Olive Bell, test.

14 Christopher Clark

WI

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15 Joseph Doughty

WI

16 Littlebery Hardaway Tally(?)

WI

17 Henry Sewell

Henry Sewell to Benj. Baker 200 acres on Goose Pond creek. July 8, 1787. Samuel Sewall, James Lowry, Test.

18 William Sutton

WI

Aley Sutton and James McCluskey applied for letters of administration, June 16, 1791, on the estate of William Sutton. Letters granted July 22, 1792. Value of estate: P., 108; S., 0; D., 6.

19 William Harbin, Junior

WI

20 Elizabeth Cannon

WI

21 John Wilkins

WI

John Wilkins and wife Ann, to Nathan Jones 450 acres on Falling creek part of 500 acre tract. Oct. 11, 1788. James Bell, Jesse Jones, Test.

22 Elizabeth Smith

WI

23 Mary Rogers

WI

24 John Speir

WI

25 William Brawner

WI

26 John H. Johnson

WI

27 William Brown

WI

28 John Blake

WI

29 William Sutle

WI

30 William Blake

WI

Elizabeth Huff to Wm. Blake 200 acres on both sides of Falling creek, orig. grant 1785 to said Elizabeth. Oct. 7, 1785. Dionysius Oliver, J. P.

31 John Blake, Sin

WI

32 Benjaman Hart

WI

33 Christopher Clark, Jun

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Christopher Clark Jr., to Benjamin Goss 345 acres in Franklin Co. July 8, 1788. James Marks, J. P.

34 Charles Fin

WI

35 John Brawner

WI

36 William Lowery

WI

37 Soloman Patton

WI

38 John Lowery

WI

John Lang of Washington Co., Yeoman, to Hugh Jones of Wilkes Co., planter, 100 acres now in possession of said Hugh Jones. June 6, 1785. Henry Karr, P. Clyma, John Lowry, Test.

39 Bazil Brawner

WI

David McCluskey and wife Mary to Bazil Brawner, 150 acres on Falling creek agreeable to a grant 1788 to said David. Jan. 15, 1791. John Fergus, J. P.

Rec. head right grant for 150 ac. May 26, 1790.

40 Jesse Brawner

WI

d. 1824 in Franklin Co. GA.

41 Benjamin Baker

WI

Benjamin Baker and wife Comfort to Micajah Clark 200 acres on Goosepond creek. Aug. 1, 1788. Jasper Smith, David Clark, Test.

42 John Winfield

WI

43 James Glover

WI

26 Jan 1788: John Smith of Franklin County, GA to Thomas Rose of Wilkes County, GA for 35 pounds, 320 acres, Falling Creek, adj. Robert Thompson, JAMES GLOVER, Peter Thompson, James McCluskey. (signed) John Smith. Wit: James Tate, J. P. Registered 3 Sept 1789. "Wilkes County, GA Deed Book FF (page 94)"

44 Benjamin Allen

WI

45 Thomas Pinion

WI

46 James Rogers

WI

47 James McCluskey

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Jan. 15, 1790--David McCleskey and Mary, his wife, to James McCleskey, 300 acres on Falling Creek, being an original grant to David McCleskey made Feb. 1, 1788. Consideration: 20 pounds sterling. Witness: John Fergus, Justice of the Peace. Recorded in Book "D," Folio 37, Feb. 24, 1797.

48 Charles Hamerick

WI

49 Jesse Baker

FR

50 John Brazel

WI

James Sutton and wife Cate to John Brazzelle 200 acres on a branch of Falling creek. Nov. 1, 1787.

51 Joseph Lange

WI

52 Wm. Cochran

25 Oct 1794: William Cochran and Mary Cochran, to Burkett Green, all of Elbert County for 77 pounds in said county on Beaverdam Creek Waters, 150 acres, adj. Thos Napier, Henry Rose, Thomas Wooldridge, Robert Middleton, in fee simple. (signed) Wm Cochran, Mary Cochran. Wit: James Bell, J. P., G. Cook. Registered 7 Aug 1799. "Elbert County, GA Deed Book F (page 55)"

53 Jesse Smith

WI

54 Francis Brown

WI

55 Rosser Brown

WI

56 Samuel Sewell

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David Martin and wife Aley, to Thos. White 200 acres on middle fork of Falling creek. Mar. 24, 1789. Samuel Sewall, Elizabeth and Mary Hastings Marks, Test.

June 17, 1796--Samuel Sewell, Attorney-in-Fact for David Wells, to Andrew Brown, both of Elbert County, a tract of land granted to David Wells, Feb. 24, 1785, on waters of Cedar Creek. Consideration: $200. Witnesses: Elias Baker, Benjamin Baker, Henry Sewell. Recorded in Book "D," Folio 102, Oct. 18, 1797.

57 John Gill

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58 William Harbin

WI

59 John Baker, Sen

WI

60 Joseph Long

WI

61 William Allen*

WI

Sept. 29, 1794--William Allen of Elbert County, to John Waller of Hancock County, Georgia, Lot No. 30 in the town of Petersburg. Consideration. 60 pounds lawful Georgia money. Witnesses: Stephen Heard, Thomas Thornton, William Moss, J. P. Recorded in Book "D," Folio 135, Dec. 30, 1797.

62 Nathaniel Bedingfield

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63 Arthur Elliott

WI

Names

County

Notes

1 William Pitchford

WI

2 James Tiner

WI

3 Daniel Madkins

WI

4 William Barnette

WI

RI

5 Thomas Gilmore

WI

6 Nicholas Johnson

WI

7 Jas. M. Carter*

WI

8 Dionysius Oliver*

WI

Dionysius Oliver came from Virginia in about 1776. He had fought at King's Mountain. By 1784, he received 650, 3,650, and 950 acres of land, a total of 5,250 acres, in Wilkes County. He named the town Petersburg for the town in Virginia where he was born in 1735. He began selling lots in Petersburg in 1786. To his son, John Oliver, he sold all outlying lands he had between the Broad and Savannah Rivers. John bought and sold lots and engaged in the merchantile business. When he died in 1816, John had a large plantation and 64 slaves. His father, Dionysius Oliver sired 11 children.

William McIntosh Jr., of Chatham Co., to Dionysius Oliver of Wilkes Co., 100 acres on south side of Broad river near its confluence with Savannah river, adj. Robt. Middleton and Samuel Scott, the confiscated land of Thos. Waters. Aug. 18,1787. W. F. Booker, James Jones, Test.

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9 Thomas Oliver

WI

24 Apr 1798: Thomas Oliver and Polly, his wife, of Elbert County to the heirs of David Hudson, dec’d, for $200, on Falling Creek Waters in said county, 45 ¼ acres, being ½ tract granted to John Blake, adj. west by David Martin’s grant, now the property of heirs of said Hudson, southwest by part of land granted to John Blake, east by James Glover’s GLOVER’s grant, now property of said heirs of D. Hudson, in fee simple. (signed) Thomas Oliver, Polley Oliver. Wit: W. Higginbothan, J. P. Registered 24 Apr 1798. "Elbert County, GA Deed Book E (page 45)"

10 James Oliver

WI

11 Robert Burton

FR

12 Smith Cook

FR

13 Lewis Clark

WI

Peter Edwards and wife Martha to Lewis Clarke 250 acres on the north side of Broad river, which includes the mouth of Falling creek whereon Lewis Clarke now lives, and actually in his possession. Mar. 4, 1786. Burwell Aycock, Test.

WA

14 John Hubbard

WI

FR

15 Meban Crenshaw

WI

16 Daniel Pitchfork

WI

17 Hugh Kincade

WI

18 Fredrick Brazel

WI

Rec. land warrant grant for 76 ac. Apr. 5, 1791.

19 John Hightower

WI

WA

20 Hillerey Hendrick

WI

Hillary Hendrix b.1754 Edgecomb Co, SC, d.1844 Yalobusha Co, MS. Wife's name Elizabeth b.1768 Hall Co, GA. They were married in 1789 in Hall Co, GA. Hillary lived in Elbert co., GA, Floyd co., GA, Lawrence co., AL and Yalobushaco., MS.

Rec. land warrant grant for 81 ac. May 7, 1787.

21 Burwell Hutson

WI

22 James Martin

WI

23 Mirody Brown

WI

Meredith(Meroday) BROWN b.1764 Belfast Township, SC d. Feb 1837 DeKalb CO GA. Married in 1787 Wilkes Co. GA to Mary GLOVER b.1770 d.aft.1841 DeKalb Co. GA.

16 May 1809: Merideth Brown and wife and John Brown, son of Merideth and wife, and wife, all of Franklin County, GA, to David Clark of Elbert County, for 30 pounds in gold or silver, tract adj. Robert Huddleston’s old line, down branch to David Clarks, JOHN GLOVER’s original line, 50 acres. (signed) Meridith Brown, Mary (X) Brown, John Brown. Wit: Robins Andrews, John Hubberd. Proved by John Hubberd 17 May 1810. Thos Cook, J. P., Recorded 19 May 1810. "Elbert County, GA Deed Book M (page 165)"

16 May 1809: Merideth Brown and wife of Franklin County, GA, to John Butler of Elbert County, GA, for #100, 40 acres. (signed) Merideth Brown, Mary (x) Brown. Wit: Robins Andrews, John Hubberd. Proved by John Hubberd 17 May 1810, Thos. Cook, J. P., Recorded 17 May 1810. "Elbert County, GA Deed Book M (page 164)"

24 Jesse Lane

WI

25 Archer Skiner

WI

26 Joseph Bibb

WI

27 Joseph Hudleston

WI

14 Oct 1793: John Glover and Ellendar, his wife, to Joseph Huddleston, all of Elbert County, for 100 pounds, part of 600 acres in said county on Falling Creek Waters, granted to said Glover, 24 Nov 1786, 130 acres on south side of branch running through old plantation, adj. Land GLOVER gave to his grandson, John Brown, David Clark, the branch and vacant, in fee simple. (signed) John (x) Glover, Ellendar (x) Glover. Wit: James Bell, J. P., Joseph Bell. Registered 3 Feb 1795. "Elbert County, GA Deed Book B (page 186)"

28 William Cook

WI

29 William Hightower

WI

30 John Royal

WI

31 Drurey Cade

WI

Service as a Captain during the Revolutionary War. He had son James who married Mary Wootenand a daughter Lucretia who m. Richard Wooten.

32 John Cook

WI

b. 9 Dec 1762 VA – d. about 1813 Elbert Co. GA. Son of Francis Cook.

33 Benjamin Goss

WI

Benjamin Merril or Merrit and wife Anne (signed Nancy), to Benj. Goss, 250 acres on north side of Cedar creek beginning on the bank where Jesse Willingham's line crosses the creek, then down the creek to Samuel Nelson's line, with all buildings. Aug. 20, 1788. Chas. Goss, Wm. Key, Christopher Clark, Thos. B. Scott, test.

34 Lewis Moseley

WI

b. 8 Jan 1760 VA – d. 5 Dec 1826 Dallas Co. AL.

35 Joshua Cook

WI

b. 20 Aug 1768 – d. 18 July 1822 Elbert Co. GA. He was the son of Francis Cook.

36 Dudley Cook

WI

b. about 1750 VA – d. about 1804. Son of Francis Cook.

37 Nathaniel Hudson

WI

Dionysius Oliver and wife Mary Ann to Wm. Watkins two lots in Petersburg No. 10 and 12. Mar. 30. 1787. John Oliver, Nathaniel Hudson, Samuel Watkins, Test.

38 Arther Jones

WI

39 Joab Durham

WI

40 Nathan Armdall

WI

41 Clement Wilkins

FR

42 Abinton Muckleroy

WI

43 Boling Clark

WI

44 Francis Cook

WI

b. 27 Oct 1729 – d. before 1813 Elbert Co. GA.

FR

45 Henrey Mosly

WI

b. 1760 – d. 31 July 1822 Jasper Co. GA.

46 Spencer Algood

WI

47 Jesse Hendrick

WI

48 John Allgood, Jun.

WI

49 Josiah Hendrick

WI

50 Thomas Wilkins

WI

51 John Jones

WI

John Jones and wife Elizabeth, to Jesse Jones 200 acres on Falling creek. Mar. 20, 1789.

52 John Booker

WI

William Gammage dec'd. Inventory Mar. 18, 1807. Walter Perry, Wm. Procter, John Booker, apprs.

53 Robert Mosely Senr.

WI

b. 1731 VA – d. 1808 Elbert Co. GA.

Robert Mosely and wife Sarah, to Henry Mosely, 200 acres orig. grant 1787 to said Robert. Aug. 18, 1788. Jeremiah Walker, J. P.

54 Edward Clark

WI

June 22, 1795--John Walton and Nancy, his wife, to Edward Clark, all of Elbert County, 100 acres. Consideration: 100 pounds sterling. Witnesses: Robert Mosley, M. Walker. Recorded in Book "D," Folio 57, April 18, 1797.

55 Bradock Vadon

WI

Thomas Burton applied for letters of administration, October 4, 1791, on the estate of Bradock Vodan.

Letters granted January 5, 1792.

56 Samuel Allgood

WI

57 Joseph Williams

WI

58 Robert Mosely Jr.

WI

b. 1761 VA – d. 1813 AL. Married Sarah Palmer.

59 John Brown

WI

60 David Adams

WI

April 18, 1798--Archibald Burton and James Adams, Admrs. of estate of David Adams, to Thomas Burton, all of the County of Elbert, 270 acres on Warhatch Creek. Consideration: $600. Witness: Wm. Higginbotham, J. P. Recorded in Book "E," Folio 33, April 18, 1798.

61 James Bell

WI

Nov. 3, 1795--Joseph Bell and Elizabeth, his wife, to Henry Mosley, all of Elbert County, 279 acres of land on Falling Creek, being a part of a 579 acre tract granted to George Martin, July 20, 1786. Consideration: 200 pounds sterling. Witnesses: James Bell, J. P., David Porterfield. Recorded in Book "D," Folio 79, July 19, 1797.

62 Isaac Cocker

WI

25 Dec 1795: Isaac Cocker to Malecha Cocker, both of Elbert County for 20 pounds in said county on Beaverdam Creek Waters, by survey, 150 acres, adj. when originally surveyed, by Joseph Pulliam, Joel Butler, Jospeh Bell, Robert Middleton and Burkett Green, is part of 300 acres surveyed for William Cochran, in fee simple. (signed) Isaac (X) Coker. Wit: Benjamin Cook, M. Woods, J. P. Registered 25 Dec 1795. "Elbert County, GA Deed Book C (page 70)"

63 John Glover

WI

24 Nov 1786: John Glover. 600 acres of land in Wilkes Co. S. Eastwardly by David Clark’s land, S. Westwardly, by vacant lands and surveyed lands, and Northeast by Hendricks land. Signed by Gov. Edward Telfair, J.Meredith C.of C. Registered Nov.25,1786.

21 July 1791: JOHN GLOVER to John Brown, son of Meroday Brown and Mary, his wife, infant, all of Elbert County. JOHN GLOVER, grandfather of John Brown, for great love and affection to John Brown, infant, give to John Brown, after the death of his father, Meroday Brwon and his mother Mary Brown, and not before, 200 acres on Falling Creek Waters in Elbert County, being part of 600 acres granted to JOHN GLOVER 24 Nov 1786, being the 200 acres where Meroday Browns plantation is made, adj. John Wilkins, down branch to Clark, in fee simple. (signed) JOHN (X) GLOVER. Wit: Even Ragland, J. P. Registered 20 July 1791. "Elbert County, GA Deed Book A (page 27)"

64 Rueben Cook

WI

65 Jonah Scoggins

WI

66 William Aycock

WI

4 July 1796: Elbert County, GA, Thomas Burton to Robert Middleton, for $5, in said county on Beaverdam Creek Waters, adj. Francis Cook, William Acock, Thomas Napure, Burkett Green, and others, 280 acres. (signed) Thos. Barton. Wit: Wm Allen, J. P. Registered 19 Apr 1799. "Elbert County, GA Deed Book F (page 18)"

Will of James Easter. Executed May 19, 1791. Recorded February 14. 1792. Value of estate: P., 1171; S., 12; D., 3.

Provisions: To wife, land and four negroes. To daughter, Mary Ann, personal property. To daughter, Elizabeth, five shillings; and to son, William Thompson Easter, 350 acres of land. To son, Booker Burton Easter, 250 acres of land, one negro boy, two cows and calves and one feather bed. To daughter, Patty Aycock, and William Aycock (son-in-law), a tract of land and one negro wench with increase. To sons, Lewis and Champain, a tract of land and slaves. To daughter, Tabby Napier and Thomas Napier (son-in-law), a tract of land and one negro girl with increase. To daughter, Teres, a negro woman with increase, and two cows and calves. To daughters, Lottie, Sophia and Teres, land in Franklin County. To daughter, Marjary, five shillings.

Executors: Wife, Sarah Easter, William Thompson Easter, Richard Easter, William Thompson Sr., Robert Thompson, Benjamin Taliaferro. (The latter declining to serve). Witnesses: Phillip Wray, Wells Thompson, Stephen Ellington. Appraisers: None given.

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67 Archer Burton

WI

68 William Phelps

WI

69 John P. Harper

WI

Rec. land warrant grant for 1000 ac. May 2, 1791

70 Laughlin Fannin

WI

Laughlin (1740-1808)and Winnefred(1743-1806) (Hubbard) Fanning.

71 John Allgood

WI

72 William Wooldrage

WI

73 James Butler

WI

74 John Huberd

WI

75 William Brown

WI

76 Barnabas Pace

WI

b. about 1747 – d. 3 Aug 1831 Elbert Co. GA.

77 Henrey Rose

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78 William Glover

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William Thompson Jr. and wife Henrietta to Wm. Glover, 180 acres on Falling creek. July 17, 1788. James Williams, James Williams, Jr., Meridy Brown, Test.

Claburn Newsom and wife Hester to Hugh Rees, one half of 100 acres adj. orig. grant 1786 to said Newsom. June 20, 1786. James McCormick, J. P., Jonathan Burson, Wm. Glover, Test.

79 Absolam Davis Sr.

WI

Rec. land warrant grant for 100 ac. Sept. 3, 1787. Absolom Davis, Sr. made will 1807 Elbert Co. GA.

ABSOLOM DAVIS Sr. to Wiley Davis, Sr., a slave Antony. July 20, 1787. Thos. Wooldridge, Joseph T. Davis, Test. Deed Book EE.

80 Josiah Certain

WI

81 Richard Brasell

WI

82 Joel Butler

WI

83 Thomas Cook

WI

b. 15 May 1752 VA – d. 5 May 1841 Henry Co. GA. Son of Francis Cook

84 Robert Midleton

WI

FR

85 Joseph Davis

WI

86 Dempsy Rogers

WI

Aug 14, 1799 - Benjamin Rogers and wife Unity to Dempsey Rogers, land on Sandy Creek. Test: Charles Sorrels, Wm. Carter.

87 Elias Mullans

WI

88 Thomas Wooldrage

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89 Josiah Cartain

WI

4 May 1794: Josiah Certain Sr. and Elizabeth, his wife, to Josiah Certain Jr., all of Elbert County, GA, for 35 pounds Dry Fork of Falling Creek Waters, 100 acres, adj. Benjmain Glover. (signed) Josiah (I) Certain, Elizabeth (X) Certain. Wit: Thos. Cook, J. P., Registered 20 July 1797. "Elbert County, GA Deed Book D (page 81)"

90 Gilbert Bardin

WI

91 Benjamin Glover

WI

7-26-1792, John Hubbard and wife Sally to BENJAMIN GLOVER, 200 acres adjacent to Frederick Brasel. James Bell, JP, and Augustine Bryan, Test. "DAR Vol. III, Historical Collections of Georgia"

92 Nathan Butler

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b. Nov. 1769 VA. Son of Zachariah Butler.

93 Thomas Jones

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94 Henry Hunter

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95 Eliase Hendrick

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15 Sept 1796: James Jones to Elias Hendrick, both of Elbert County, for $50, part of a tract in said county on branches of Falling Creek, part of a tract William Glover sold to said Jones, that part next to and adj. Elias Hendrick, to and down a branch, 50 acres, in fee simple. (signed) James Jones. Wit: James Bell, J. P., WILLIAM (X) GLOVER. Registered 29 Aug 1797. "Elbert County, GA Deed Book D (page 84)"

96 John Bray

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Rec. land warrant grant for 381 ac. Sept. 5, 1791 Head Right and Old Warrant of Hillery Hendricks

97 Absolam Davis

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Son of Absolom Sr.

98 Nathan Jones

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99 Patrick Butler

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b. 1 Mar 1760 St. Paul's Parish, Hanover County, VA – d. 1838 Elbert Co. GA. Son of Zachariah Butler, he married Elizabeth Fanning. Patrick Butler served 15 months with Virginia Troops under Captain Brown in 1781. He was discharged and sent home after the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. He later fought in the Battle of Camden. Patrick was awarded a land grant in Wilkes County Georgia; headright for self and four in family. (Book B, page 189, Wilkes County Records). He applied for a pension on 21 January, 1833 [Pension #S-31587), and the last payment was made 1838-1839. He and Zachariah are buried beside each other near Fortsonia, Georgia.

100 Walter Nunnelee

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Byrd Braswell, of Richmond Co., to Wm. W. Nunnelee of Wilkes Co., 400 acres on Beaverdam creek orig. grant 1785 to said Braswell. July 1, 1787. Warren Philpot, John Bryan, Test. DEED BOOK "D D"--1788-1789.

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101 Zachariah Butler

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b. 1736 VA – d. 11 Nov. 1796 Elbert Co. GA. Married Sarah Bowie.

102 Daniel Carsey

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103 Thomas Burton

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104 Walker Richardson

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Julius and Susanna Howard and Wm. Moss, to William W. Nunnally, 500 acres on Beaverdam creek adj. Wm. Daniel, John Westbrook, Walker Richardson, Cutbird Hudson and Walter Nunnally. Feb. 1, 1787.

105 Thomas Rose

FR

Thomas Rose and wife Sarah to John Farley Thompson 200 acres on Coodys creek a branch of Broad river adj. said Thompson.Dec. 8, 1786.

106 David Clark

FR

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