Notes of Beverly Cunningham White Anson County NC (formed 1750 from Bladen County) Abstracts of Early Records, Selected records abstracted by May Wilson McBee, 1950 REV. JOSEPH MURPHEY Notes from Reba Murphey (7/98) Land Grants Pg. 3. Reuben Blount # 4988 - 27 Nov. 1792 Land Grants Pg. 15. Murfy, Joseph #2626, 9 Apr. 1770, Jones Cr. Abstracts of Deeds Pg. 36. (pg. 160) 4 Aug. 1764. Benjamin Smith of Anson, to Joseph Murphey, of same for 40L, I 00 acres on sw side of Peedee begin. In Young's Island on river bank ... to Robt. Parke's .. Thos. George's line, which Thos. George sold to said Smith, up the river to beginning, patented to said Smith Dec. 5, 1760; Smith to retain one-half of gold and silver mines. Walter Gibson, William Irby. Pg. 38. (pg. 131). 18 June 1765. Joseph Murphey to John Cheek, both of Anson, for 40 pounds, 100 acres, cutting off 25 acres of Thos. George's land which he sold to Benj. Smith, then up the river. Walter Gibson, Shadrach Hogan. Signed by Joseph Murphey, Valentine Murphey. Pg. 44. (pg. 201). 4 March 1768. Anthony Acock and Charity, his wife, for love and affection, to son, Odom Acock, 200 acres granted to Charity, for natural life and then to son Odom. Wit. Daniel Murpe (Murphy); Bartholome Murpe; Wm. Fieldin. Prov. Apr. Term 1768 by Wm. Fielding; Saml Spencer, Clk. Pg. 49. (Pg. 175). 10 Nov. 1775. Thos. Bailey to John Seago, both of Anson, for 80L, 150 acres east side of Rock br. Of Jones Cr., adj. Joseph Murphey, gr. Tilman Helms 18 Apr. 177 I.; to Thos. Bailey 5 Oct. 1772. Wit: Nevel Bennett, David Hildreth. Ack. Oct. Ct. 1779. Pg. 64. (Pg. 496). Jan. Term, 1803. Surveyor and Jurors dividing lands belonging to the heirs of John Smith, decd. List of jurors: Ezra Bostick, Daniel Murphey, Chas Campbell, George Brile, John Knotts, Samuel Moses. Pg. 70. July 11, 1771. Joseph Murphey to Wm. Bennet, Sr. deed, pr. By Wm. Seago. Pg. 71. James Picket and Charles Medlock, Esquires, appt. to take lists of taxables on Southwest of Peedee below Brown Creek to Province line. John Leverett, Bartholomew Murphey, and Samuel Blackford appt. constables to warn. Pg. 73. 13 Oct. 1771. The King vs John Smith, Carp. Jury sworn: Cornelius Robertson, Thos Slay, Saml. Davis, Joseph White, John Hornbeck, Benj. Hinson, Thos. Curtis, Nicholas White, Joseph Martin, Thos. Tallant, Bexley John Lambden and John Jenkins. Verdict: Not guilty. Wit: (for defendant) Elizabeth White, Moses White, Isaac Belew, Abraham Belew Jr., Shadrack Denson. For plaintiff, Daniel Murphy, Richard James, Ann James, Wm. Bennet, Eliz. Higdon, Joseph Martin, Saml. Flake. Pg. 80. 18 July 1772. Ord. That John Hamer, Esq. be appted to take list of taxables from County line to Smith's Cr and that Swnl. Blackford and Bartholomew Murphy summon masters, witnesses and overseers; to give in their lists to said John Hamer, Esq. Pg. 81. 14 Oct. 1772. John Jones to Thos. Murphey, deed, pr. By Saml Snead. Pg. 84. 14 Jan 1773. Ordered that Sam. Blackford be Constable for ensuing year, Wm. Rorie to continue DC and Nathaniel Dobbs Constable. John Knotts Constable in room of Bartholomew Murphy on Jones Cr. Ord that several constables in this county be continued, Wm. Nelson only excepted. Pg. 86. 13 Apr. 1774. Bartho. Murphey and wife to Marcus Andrews, deed, proven by Wm. Bennett Jr. (wife's name?) Pg. 100. 12 Apr. 1775. M. Gustavus to Daniel Murphy, by John Downer. Pg. 102. 14 April 1775. The King vs Joseph Winfree. Jury: Lawrence Franklin, Isaac Falconberry, Caleb Touchstone, John Downer, Daniel Murphey, James Fletcher, Owen Slaughter, Joseph Ingram, Henry Adcock, Wm. Lindsey, Christopher Christian, and Jesse Wallace. Not guilty. Pg. 103. 12 July 1775. Ordered John Knotts be overseer of rd. from Adcocks ferry to Jones Cr. Hands: George Wilson, John Knotts, Stephen Jackson, Bartholomew Murphey, David Rich ,Benj. Carter, James Leslie, John Hornbeck and Robt. Gatewood. Pg. 103. 12 July 1775. Ordered: John Wade overseer of road from Jones Cr. To cross- road meeting house near May's mill. Hands liable to work same: John Murphy, Thomas Jones, Ovington Cox, Wm. Fielding, James Covington, and Wm. Cresp. Pg. 109. April, 1777. Ord. That twelve of following lay out rd from Adcock;s ferry to Mecklenburgh road, near old meeting house: John Wade, Daniel Murphy, George Wilson, Fielding, Christopher Fielding, Smith, John Downer, Robert _, ....etc. Pg. 12 1. Abtracts of Wills. Pg. 1 1 4. Buckner Nance, of Anson, 8 June 1812. Wife, Ann, daus, Henrietta Murphy, Olive May Nance, Harriet Nance, Patsy Nance, Betsy Ann Nance, Winifred Nance; John Hinson and Francis Clark, exrs. Wit: Keziah Cox, Wm. Jernigan. April Court 1813. Pg. 136. 1777. Petition to divide county. Signers .... John Murfee. Pg. 138. Petitions l770-1789. Oct. 23, 1779. Law passed in H. C., dividing Anson Co., Richmond Co. created. Petition of inhabitants of Anson Co. (1783) asking courthouse be built on lands of Wm. Bert. Signers: David Murphey Jr., Bat Murphey, Daniel Murphy Sr., Daniel Murphy Jr. Pg. 139. Another petition asking that Anson be annexed to District of Fayetteville: Wm. Murphey, John Murphy, Daniel Murphy, Bartholomew Murphy, Daniel Murfey, Bartholomew Murphy, Daniel Murfey. Colony of North Carolina 1735-1765, Abstracts of Land Patents Vol. 1, by Hoffman #6159: Bartholomew Murphy. 24 Apr 1762. 150 acres in Anson County on the SW side of P.D. river, joining both sides of the long Branch of Jones's Creek. Coronor's Juries John Neil, blacksmith. Death by accident on 12 Aug 1760 (found dead where he was left "very much intoxicated with strong Dring . . . "). Jury: . . . Barth Murphey . . . John Henrey: Struck in the head with an axe by his slave Toney on an unspecified date. Inquest held 02 Aug 1772. Jury: Daniel Murfey . . . Early Records of Anson County NC 16 Sep 1760: Daniel Short of Anson, planter, to Daniel MURPHY of same, for L20 . . . 100 acres, part of 200 acres granted to said Short 04 Oct 1751 on N side Jones Creek. Wts: W. Brown, Wm. Fielding, James Short. 28 Aug 1758: Nathl. Chambers, late of Anson, planter, to Wm. Cox of same, planter, for L25 proc. money . . . land on S side Pee Dee, Island Cr., 500 acres granted to John Newberry 07 Oct 1747 . . . Wts: Daniel MURFREE, Wm. Fielding. 22 Mar 1763: Thomas Franklin of Anson, Blacksmith, and wife Ann, to Thomas Suggs Jr. of same, for L9 proc. money . . . 100 acres granted to Thomas Suggs Sr. on W side Little River 01 Jul 1758 . . . Beck line . . . Wts: Joseph MURPE, Franmcis Fedwock, Thomas Suggs Sr. 04 Aug 1764: Benjamin Smith, of Anson, to Joseph MURPHEY of same, for L40, 100 acres on southwest side of Peedee beginning in Young's Island on river bank . . . to Robt. Parke's . . . Thos. George's line, which Thos. George sold to said Smith, up the river to beginning, patented to said Smith, 05 Dec 1760; Smith to retain one half of gold and silver mines. Wts: Walter Gibson; William Irby. 18 Feb 1765: Hugh McBride of Anson, planter, to Matthew Bailey . . . Wts: S. Brown; Daniel MURPHEY. 18 Jun 1765: Joseph MURPHEY to John Cheek, both of Anson, for 40 pounds, 100 acres, cutting off 25 acres of Thos. George's land which he sold to Benj. Smith, then up the river. /s/Joseph MURPHEY; Valentine MURPHEY. Wts: Walter Gibson; Shadrach Hogan. 04 Mar 1768: Anthony Acock and Charity, his wife, for love and affection, to son, Odom Acock, 200 acres granted to Charity, for natural life and then to son Odom. Wts: Daniel MURPE; Bartholomew MURPE; Wm. Fieldin. Proved April term 1768 by Wm. Fielding. Saml. Spencer, Clk. Abstracts of County Court Minutes 11 Jul 1771: Deed from Joseph MURPHEY to Wm. Bennett Sr.; proved by Wm. Seago. 12 Jul 1771: James Picket and Charles Medlock, Esqs., appt. to take lists of taxables on Southwest of Peedee below Brown Creek to Province line. John Leverett, Bartholomew MURPHEY and Samuel Blackford appointed Constables to warn. 18 Jul 1772: Ord. that John Hamer, Esq. be appointed to take list of taxables from County line to Smith's Cr. and that Saml. Blackford and Bartholomew MURPHY summon masters, witnesses and overseers, to give in their lists to said John Hamer, Esq. 14 Oct 1772: Deed from John Jones to Thos. MURPHEY. Proved by Saml. Snead. 14 Jan 1773: Ord. that Samuel Blackford be Constable for ensuing year, William Rorie to continue DC and Nathaniel Dobbs Constable. John Knotts Constable in room of Bartholomew MURPHY on Jones Cr. Ord. that several constables in this county be continued, Wm. Nelson only excepted. 13 Apr 1774: Deed from Bartho. MURPHEY and wife to Marcus Andrews. Proved by Wm. Bennett, Jr. 12 Jul 1775: Ord. John Wade overseer of road from Jones Cr. to crossroad meeting house near May's mill. Hands liable to work same: John MURPHY, Thomas Jones, Ovington Cox, Wm. Fielding, James Covington and Wm. Cresp. April Court 1813: Will of Buckner Nance, of Anson, 08 Jun 1812. Weak. Wife, Ann. Dtrs: Henrietta MURPHY, Olive May Nance, Harriet Nance, Patsy Nance, Betsy Ann Nance, Winifred Nance; John Hinson and Francis Clark exrs. Wts: Keziah Cox; William Jernigan. Feb. 1779: Petition to Governor, Council and Assembly from the inhabitants of the upper end of the county for a division to form Montgomery County . . . John MURPHY . . . 1783: Petition of inhabitants of Anson County . . . to fix a place in Anson County to build a courthouse . . . Joseph MURPHEY SR. . . . Daniel MURPHY SR., Daniel MURPHY JR. . . . 3/25/02 - from the files of: Anson NC Beverly Cunningham White