11/08/97 LAND ENTRIES - MURPHY CASWELL & PERSON COUNTIES(NC) by DR. A. B. PRUITT #37. 09 Mar 1778: Abraham Fulkerson enters 300 A on waters of Cain Creek; border: Alex'r Murphy, Daniel Doncan, and others; includes his own improvements. #47 09 Mar 1778: Gabriel Murphey enters 200 A; borner: SW corner of John Curries line on Lynches Creek; includes my own improvement; claimed 02 May 1778 by Jno. Currie (Conie); warrant issued 23 Apr 1779 for this entry. #91. 10 Mar 1798. Arch'd Murphy enters 323 A on waters of Cain Creek; border runs S from a pine. #339. 04 Jun 1778. Archibald Murphy enters 133 A; border: his own line, Hugh Dobbin, Dan'l Johnston, Sell Stokes, John Irvin & Capt. John Moore. #379. 17 Jun 1778: James Hamlet enters 500 A on both sides of S Cain Creek; borders: Alex'r. Murphy; includes his own improvement. (note: Alexander's (Archibald's brother) land was conveyed to Archibald; then later conveyed to Herndon Haralson). #538. 27 Jul 1778: John Hopper enters 100 A on both sides of Linches Creek; border: the land entered by Gabriel Murphy; includes his improvement where he lives. #592. 22 Aug 1778. Abraham Fulkerson enters 100 A on both sides of Cain Creek; border: his own line on N side Alex'r Murphy; "all woodland" this entry made over to James Raney in whose name the warrant is altered by consent of Fulkerson. #640. 07 Sep 1778: Abraham Donaway enters 450 A on both sides of Kilgores Br.; border: Hugh Dobbin & Arch'd. Murphy. (note: Archibald's nephew, Archibald, son of his brother James, was bound out to trade to Alex. Dobbin of Rowan NC in 1783). #761. 02 Nov 1778. Hugh Dobbin (written over Nath'l?) enters 640 A; borders: Arch'd Murphy, Rachl Dobbin, Hugh Dobbin Sr., Hugh McAdens & Jno Jas Farly; includes part of the improvement Hugh Dobbins cultivates. (note: son of Hugh McAden married daughter of Archibald.) #1084. 27 May 1779. Abram Dunaway enters 30 A near the head of Killgore Branch; border: his own line, Arch'd. Murphy & Reubin Taylor; "wood land". #1149 12 Aug 1779. Gabriel Murphy enters 250 A on waters of Sandy & Linches Creeks; his own line, John Hopper & "others." #1165. 25 Aug 1779: Arch'd Murphy enters 250 A on headwaters of Cain Creek and Wyns Creek; border: his own land on S, Hamlett on E, John Warrin on N & Reubin Taylor on W; includes 2 old improvements. #1240. 29 Nov 1779. William Murphy enters 250 A on the head waters of N Hico Creek & "perhaps" Jordan Creek of Haw River; border: David Corbin, Andrew Warrick, and Orange County line; this entry transferred to Isham Jordan. (note: does this imply that Wm. Murphy never lived on this parcel?) #1251. 21 Dec 1779. Arch'd Murphy enters 106 A; border: Duncan McDaniel, George Darby & "others." Abstracts from Caswell County North Carolina Deed Books, 1817-1840 by: Katharine Kerr Kendell (note: CC=Caswell County) (note: paragraphs not identified as part of Archibald Murphey line are italicized) Lewis Graves to Alexander Murphey (son of Archibald), both of CC, for $220, 65A on Country Line Cr, adj John Kimbrough. 15 July 1817. Wit: Azariah Graves. Alexander Murphey (son of Archibald) of CC to Gabriel B. Lea of Leasburg, for $25, 2 lots in Leasburg # 3 & 4 4 which he purchased at sheriff sale by court order against Payton Morton at instance of John Graves & Sons. 26 Mar 1817. Wit: Sol Debow. Alexander Murphey of CC and Archibald D. Murphey (sons of Archibald) of Orange Co., NC, to Samuel Smith of CC, lot # 39 in Milton (a part of estate of Archibald Murphey decd.) for $1361. 02 Jan 1818. Wit: James Rainey, H.Haralson. William Smith of CC to Thomas Haralson of same, for #3166.66, 93 8.75 A both sides S Country L' Cr said land (875 AI, conveyed to Smith by William Sanders, Thomas Graves and a State grant adj James Vaughan, John Langley, William Donoho. 09 Jan 1818. Wit: Alex Murphey (s/o Archibald), Edward Moore. Major James Holder of Milton to Col. Alexander Murphey of CC and Archibald D. Murphey (sons of Archibald) of Orange Co., for $600, lot # 22 in Milton of 1/2 A. 1 Jan 1818. Wit: Ch. Willson, Phillip J. Echols. Alexander Murphey (son of Archibald) of CC to James Yancey of same, for $153.53, 59 1/2 A S country Line Cr adj lot 3 of div land of Thomas Graves decd, John Kimbrough. 03 Sept 1812. Wit: James Graves Bazzel Warren. Alexander Murphey of CC and Archibald D. Murphey Archibald's sons) of Orange Co., NC, to Joseph McDowel and William L. Parker ofperson Co. lot 9 3 of 1/2 A in Milton for $235, a part of estate of Archibald Murphey. 2 Jan 1818. Wit: James Rainey, H. Haralson. George Williamson sheriff to Barzillai Graves - by court order 2 lots in Milton #3 & 45 to satisfy judgment against Solomon Debow and Alexander Murphey (Archibald's son) by Philip Walker for $12,55. 27 Mar 1817. Wit: Azariah Graves. Archibald Haralson of Orange Co. to Herndon Haralson of same - whereas Archibald Murphey died in Oct 1817 and willed to grandchildren by representation and Archibald Haralson is son of Mary Haralson daughter of Archibald Murphey and she intermarried with Herndon Haralson Sen. with 10 other children issue of said Mary - said Archibald is entitled to one-eleventh share of one seventh part of estate - his younger brothers and sisters to wit: Jonathan, Paul Anderson, Green Lea, Betsy Murphey, William Henry, Jane Ann, James M., Mary Herndon, Haywood Haralson said Archibald Haralson releases to his father Herndon Haralson his part of this estate for the use of his brothers and sisters as Archibald has received advances from his father. 12 Jan 1818. Acknd. in open court. William H. Burns and his wife, Patsey Burns of CC to George Courts of Rockingham Co., NC, for $175, all right and interest they have in dower from John Courts, her former husband, 88.4 A on Green Cr adj Levin Downs, George Lay, the VA line. 16 Apr 1818. Wit: Alex Murphey (son of Archibald). Barzillai Graves to Alexander Murphey (son of Archibald) lot #45 in Milton same sold by sheriff as property of Solomon Debow. 13 Mar 1818. Wit: Azariah Graves, R.P. Buchanon. Alexander Murphey (son of Archibald) of CC to John Daniel and Robert B. Wilson of same, for $15 00, lot #45 of 1/2 A Milton. 14 Mar 1818. Wit: Azaruah Graves, Ch. Willson. Samuel H. Smith of CC to Joshua Mabry and Charles Willson of Milton, for $1886, lot #39 in Milton of 1/2 A on Bridge St. being lot formerly belonging to Col. Archibald Murphey decd. 15 May 1818. Wit: John J. ? (probably Daniel), Jno Smith. Alexander Murphey of CC and Archibald D. Murphey (Archibald's sons) of Orange Co. to Warner Williams of Milton, for $2035, lot # 22 in Milton. 14 Feb 1818. Wit: H. Haralson, Thos Scott, Wm. Roane. Archibald Murphey (son of Archibald) of CC to William Irvine of Person Co., for $125, lot #I in Milton a comer lot fronting Broad St on north and Bridge St. to east. 10 Mar 1817. Wit: Tho Jeffreys, William Hundly. Reuben Taylor of CC to William Irvine of same, for $3221.60, 402.7 A on Mill Cr adj James Taylor, Mrs. Murphey (Archibald's widow) to Kilgore Br, Newman Durham. 31 Jan 1828. Wit: James Rainey, Tho Jeffreys. Joshua Mabry and Charles Willson to John Shields of Pittsylvania Co., VA and Thomas Boyd of Halifax Co., VA, for $6500, 1/2 A lot in Milton on Main St, lot #39, belonging to Col. Archibald Murphey (son of Archibald) decd adj Thomas Wafton. 10 June 1818. Wit: Jno Daniel, Lewis Bokon, James Daniel. William Smith of Granville Co. on 17 June 1806 entered into agreement with Col. Robert Burton for 1/2 of a 5000 A warrant #511 issued by John Armstrong originally in favor of Pleasant Henderson; whereas Samuel Smith of Person agrees to become a partner and paid for !4 part of same, sale of 1/2, part to Samuel Smith. 25 May 1808. Signature of William Smith proved by oath of Col. Archibald Murphey (son of Archibald). (Warrants by John Armstrong in TN.) Richard Cate and John T. Grant of CC to John Graves of same, for $125, 50 A on Lick Fork Stream of Moon Cr adj Graves, Sally Foster, being part of tract formerly owned by Neely Grant decd. 8 Dec 1817. Wit: S. Graves, Azariah Graves. Alex Murphey (son of Archibald), Clerk Court. Proved Jan 1819. John Flynn and Susannah Flynn of CC to Charles Mathis of same, for $150, 75 A on Reedy Fork of N Hico adj Benjamin Stephens, William Richmond, Christopher Dameron Jun., being part of tract granted Patrick Flynn decd by State. 30 Mar 1805. Wit: Chs Dameron Sen., B. Douglas, Edwd Brown. Proved on oath of Alexander Murphey (son of Archibald) to handwriting of Benjamin Douglas Jane Murphey (widow of Archibald) of CC to Alexander Murphey (son of Archibald) of same, for $5, negro girl slave Abby age about 5 yrs. In trust; daughter Nancy Debow to have use of Abby for her life then in trust for her son Solomon Debow, said girl not subject to any debts of Solomon Debow husband to Nancy. 8 Feb 1819. Wit. A. D. Murphey (son of Archibald), Nathaniel Pass. John Graves of CC to son William Graves of same, for love and affection, 475.2 A on Country Line Cr adj John Ferry, Daniel Gwynn, Jethro Brown, Francis Smith, Henry Willis. 25 May 1819. Wts: Alex Murphey (Archibald's son) Hiram Lewis of CC to John Murphey of same, for $108, 63 A both sides Stors Cr. 20 Nov 1816. Wit: Starting Warren, W. Kimbro. Gabriel B. Lea of Orange Co. to William A. Lea of CC, for $25, 2 lots in Leasburg #3 & #4 said lots deeded to Lea by Alex Murphey (son of Archibald). 8 Jan 1820. Acknd 'in court. Grace Fagans of CC to daughter Cinthia Fagans of same, for love and affection & $1, 2 beds, furniture, household articles, livestock, pewter dishes. 12 Nov 1819. Wit: Alex Murphey (son of Archibald), Tbomas W. Rainey. Warner Williams of CC to Thomas Stamps of Halifax Co., VA, for $2720, part of lot #23 'in Milton on Main St adj John W. L. Daniel, Alexander Murphey (son of Archibald). 10 Oct 1818. Wit: Jno W. L. Daniel, Waller Bolton, J. E. Lewis. William Smith of Lincoln Co., TN, to Alexander Murphey son of Col. Alexander Murphey (son of Archibald) and grandson William Smith of Same, for love & affection, negro woman Patty and her increase. 31 Aug 1818. Wit: J.C. Smith, G. Huston. Alexander Murphey (son of Archibald) to George Williamson & Nathaniel Lea, for $600, negro named Spencer about 22 yrs of age. 14 Feb 1820. Wit: A. Slade. Alexander Murphey (son of Archibald) of CC to Ambrose L. Bennett, Azariah Graves, Gen. Barzillai Graves of same - whereas Murphey indebted to U.S. Bank at Fayetteville for $3107 contained in note given by James Graves endorsed by Ambrose L. Bennett & Azan'ah Graves with Thomas Turner, Jacob Graves, Azariah Graves Jun and Archibald D. Murphey, Alexander Murphey (sons of Archibald) indebted to Newbern Bank at Milton office, also notes due Azariah Graves, Solomon Graves & son - to pay debts and for $5, 453 A on both sides S Country Line Cr adj John Kimbrough, Luke Hicks, James Graves, Bartlett Yancey, Elijah Morton being tract where Murphey lives conveyed to him by deeds from James Yancey, Azariah Graves, William Moore; another tract of 133 A conveyed by Lot Egmond & Lewis Graves; also 4 negroes: Joshua and his wife Betty, Spencer, Cato, Andrew, Henderson, Eliza, Mary, John, Harrison, Allen, and Martha; His negro woman Milly and her 2 children little Jones & Isaac; all livestock, blacksmith tools, furniture. This deed void if debts paid by 1 May next. 11 Nov 1819. Wit: Zachariah Hooper. Quit claim given Alexander Murphey for negro woman Milly and her 2 children. 14 Oct 1820. Wit: R. M. Sanders. Proved Jan Court 182 1. Alexander Murphey (son of Archibald) to Genl Barzillai Graves, Azariah Graves, & A. L. Bennett, in consideration of 3 negroes, Milly and her 2 children and for $l, a part of lot #22 MiIton on Main St at side of Spring Alley, also 2 lots conveyed him and A. D. Murphey (son of Archibald) by Barlett Yancey, Henry M. Clay & Warner Williams containing 4 A. 14 Oct 1820. Wit: B. Yancey. Alexander Murphey (son of Archibald) of CC to Barlett Yancey, for $650, negroes woman Milly age about 21 or 22 and her 2 boy children named Littleton Jones & Isaac. 14 Oct 1820. Wit: R. M. Sanders. Archibald Rice of CC to Elisha Rudd of same, for $60, 34.4 A on Benegar Cr being lot # 6 allotted to Thomas Haralson in div lands of Joseph Bush decd. 15 Nov 1819. Wit: Alex Murphey (son of Archibald), Thomas M. Rainey. William Kimbrough trustee to Alexander Murphey (son of Archibald)both of CC, by virtue of deed of trust executed by Benjamin Sewell late of CC and sold by James Scott, for $178.50, 59 1/2, A on S Country Line Cr adj lot # 3 of div land of Thomas Graves decd, John Kimbrough. 3 Sept 1812. Wit: James Vaughan Jr. Alexander Murphey (son of Arlchibald) being in low state of health to Ambrose L. Bennett, Azariah Graves & Genl Barzalli Graves (to satisfy execution of 11 Nov 1819), 1 forty gallon still, horses, mares, all crops; books; 1/2 interest in lots in Town of Haywood, Chatham Co., NC, lots # 4, 50, 52, 55, 169 which were conveyed to Murphey and Bennett by president of Company of Navigation of Cape Fear River; also lot #419 in the new town conveyed by Paoli Ash & Co; lots 76 & 76 being former residence of Col. Farrar; lots 31 & 92. 8 Oct 1821. Acknd in open court. Edward Donoho of CC, John C. Elliott & wife Polly of Rutherford Co., NC, to Solomon Graves of CC, for $3000, 345 1/2 A both sides n fork Country Line Cr adj Jonathan Starky, Graves. 27 Apr 1820. Wit: Alexander Murphey (Archibald's son) for Donoho, Barz Graves. Proved by Willie P. Mangum, Judge superior Court, Lincoln Co., NC 27 Apr 1820. Proved CC Oct Court 1821. Whereas Samuel Smith late of Granville Co. bequeathed to his daughter Jane Murphey wife of Alexander Murphey (son of Archibald) of CC a negro girl Dinah to go to her descendants - and as Jane has departed this life leaving 2 children Smith Murphey and Nancy intermarried with Thomas A. Thompson; said Dinah has had issue Tom, Fanny, Anne, Elijah, Solomon, & Jenny. The brother of Jane Murphey purchased from Col. Robert Burton of Granville Co. negro woman Betty and her child Andrew and gave them to Smith Murphey and Nancy Thompson; Betty now has 8 children. Slaves allotted to Smith Murphey were Betty and her children Andrew, Henderson, Eliza, John, Hanson, Martha, Sythe; allotted to Thomas A. Thompson were Mary and Allen children of Betty; also Dinah and her children. Thompson relinquishes all right to Smith Murphey for negroes Betty and her children. 16 June 1821. Wit: A. D. Murphey, Archimedes Donoho, Alex Murphey. Archibald D. Murphey (son of Archibald) of Orange Co. to Bartlett Yancey, for $1070, all right & claim to one-ninth part of property both real & personal purchased of Thomas Boulden of Milton by Henry M. Clay, R. M. Sanders, Warner Williams, William Irvine, Azariah Graves, Thomas McGehee, Joseph McGehee, Bartlett Yancey, & A. D. Murphey. 9 Apr 1820. Wit: Jno P. Carter. Barzillai Graves, Ambrose L. Bennett, & Azan'ah Graves trustees for Alexander Murphey (Archibald's son) of CC to John P. Harrison, Samuel Smith & John Willson of same, for $1315, 45 3 A on S fork Country Line Cr adj John Kimbrough, Luke Hicks, James Graves, Bartlett Yancey, Elijah Martin - said tract where Murphey lives conveyed him by James Yancey, Azariah Graves, William Moore; also tract of 133 A conveyed by Lot Egmond & Lewis Graves sold for $180.25. 9 Apr 1822. Wit: Jeremiah Dixon, J. B. Watlington. Barzillai Graves, Ambrose L. Bennett & Azariah Graves all of CC & trustees to Alexander Murphey (Archibald's son) to Jesse Walker of same, lot #22 in Milton on Main St., lot near bridge of 4 A, excepting house of Solomon Graves on 1st lot; $175 for 1st lot, $52 for remainder. 9 Apr 1822. Wit: Jerermiah Dixon, J. B. Watlington. James Graves to Jacob Graves & Azariah Graves Jun. AR trustees to bond by Alexander Murphey (Archibald's son) lately renewed by Cape Fear Bank at Hillsborough, for $2 & promises. Peggy & her 3 children Simon, Myrah, Cato. 21 Jan 1822. Wit: Daniel Sewell, James L. Graves. James Graves of CC to Azan'ah Graves of Caswell Court House, Jacob Graves, Azariah Graves son of Thomas Graves decd, Ambrose L. Bennett, Archibald D. Murphey (Archibald's son) all sureties -- whereas James Graves in debt to US Bank deposit at Fayetteville for $3498 and to New Bem Bank at Milton for $1007 endorsed by Griffin Gunn & Jacob Graves; in debt to Major Graves $300; for $5 and promises, 340 A on S Country Line Cr adj John Kimbrough, William Kimbrough, Jacob Graves, being tract where he lives; also negroes Ceasar, Hefty Hannah, Dilcy, Ralph, ? , John, Carter, Sally; also livestock 6 horses, 40 hogs, 50 sheep; 2 stills; furniture. 11 May 1822. Wit: T'homas W. Graves. Isaac Farley of CC to Elijah Martin & James Yancey ('in debt to Martin for $424.55), for $1 pd by Yancey, 121.3 A red land fork adj Col Murphey (Archibald's son). 12 Feb 1822. Wit: Thornton Yancey, James Rice. William Graves to Elijah Martin both of CC, for $500, 200 A on Country Line Cr adj Yancey, Alexander Murphey (Archibald's son). 13 Jan 1816. Wit: Azariah Graves. John P. Harrison and Samuel H. Smith to John Willson all of CC (all were 'oint purchasers of 453 A on Country Line Cr adj John Kimbrough, Luke Hicks, James Graves, Bartlett Yancey and Elijah Martin, said tract where Col. Alex Murphey (Archibald's son) lived & conveyed to Murphey by James Yancey, Azariah Graves, William Moore; another tract of 133 A conveyed by Lot Egmond & Lewis Graves and held by deed of trust ), for $1000, all tracts conveyed to Willson. 9 Oct 1822. Wit: Griffin Gunn for Harrison; A. Gunn for Smith. Isabella G. Moore of CC to John Wilson of same, for $70, her interest, right, and claim to 58 A on S fork Country Line Cr, said tract was allotted to William Moore her father of lands of Thomas Graves decd as Wm. Moore was legatee in right of her mother; said land sold by Moore to Alexander Murphey (Archibald's son), 22 Nov 1802 adj James Graves. 14 Jan 1823. Wit: As Aldridge, Jacob Graves. George Williamson sheriff to William Warren, Elijah Morton, William Lea, John C. Vanhook due to venditious exponas at instance of Joseph Currie against Thomas Henshaw and Wm. Currie and Wm. Mitchell at instance of Lea & Vanhook - for $495, 400 A of William Currie on Hico adj heirs of John Dickey decd, Jane Crossett, James Murphey. 4 Apr 1823. Acknd in open court. Rosey Norman, Westly Norman, Isaac Nichols and Anny his wife all of CC to Joel Motley of same, for $160, 95 A on Wolf Island Cr adj John Holloway, Bartlett Yancey, Lewis Whittemore, James Powell. 1 Feb 1823. Wit: Lewis Whittemore, Edward Murphey. Thos Bouldin of Milton to Bartlett Yancey, Warner Williams and Henry Clay of CC for $22,000, lots in Milton on Country Line Cr total 19 1/2 A; 155 A on E side Country Line Cr adj WilliamMoore, James Holder, Thomas Fisher; 24.7 A on s bank Dan R near Milton to a beach on state line adj James Dix; 1/2, A lot in Milton #20; 27 1/2 A south of Milton purchased of Robert Colquohoun on Country Line Cr adj James Sanders saving 4.6 A for Henry Clay, 26.7 A situated in Halifax Co., VA, purchased of Robert Colquohoun. 3 Jan 1815. Wit: Alex Murphey (son of Archibald), Jno W. Glenn, Jno J. Oliver, Proved Halifax Co. VA 26 Jan 1818 and signed 15 May 1819 by Saml. Williams, Clerk. Recorded CC April Court 1823. John Windsor of Rockingham Co. guardian for Thompson Harden with Josiah Womack security, to Azariah Graves, 192 A in Carroll Co. TN on Obine R adj lands of _____ Thompson (who is son in law to Alexander Murphey (son of Archibald) late of CC); 166 A on Hatchie R in TN; 2 tracts of 132 A in CC head waters Moon's Cr adj James Cobb, Thompson Harden, William Paschall. 10 Oct 1823. Wit: Thos Settle, Mathew Mills. Thomas Jeffreys of CC to John McCain & Loften Walton, Elders & trustees of the Presbyterian Congregation of the red house, for $1, 1 1/2 A adj. Land granted by Hugh Dobbin to Archibald Murphey et al where old meeting house stood, said land on which a new meeting house has been erected. 10 Oct 1823. Wit: James Rainey, John B. Farley. Adam Simmons of Wilson Co., TN, to Nathan Williams of CC (Simmons in debt to Thomas Turner of CC for $1647.50 and wishes to secure same), for $1, 627 A in Rutherford & Wilson Counties, TN, adj William Bow, James Sanders, William Donoho, John G. Murphey (son of Archibald). If debt unpaid by 21 Feb 1821, same to be sold. 21 Feb 1818. Wit: James Yancey, W. Slade Jr. Proved Superior Court 13 May 1824. Westly Norman of CC to his niece Sarah Murphey daughter of David Murphey of same, for his love as an uncle & for 25 cents, 5 A where Norman lives being land willed him by his father Benjamin Norman decd; Susannah Murphey mother of Sarah to have privilege of living on it as long as she pleases. 5 Feb 1823. Wit: Elijah Withers, John Nunnally. Proved July Court 1824. George Greyham attorney in fact of John Greyham heir of Benjamin Greyham decd of Scott Co., VA, to Henry Cobb, for $67, 67 A on Hogan's Cr adj James Perkins old line, Joseph Murphey old line. 12 April 1822. Wit: John Cobb, Sen., Wm. P. Martin. Power of attorney - Arthur Mitchell and Martha E. Mitchell his wife former Martha E. Murphey of Jackson Co., AL, to John B. Murphey of Overton Co., TN, to sell two tracts in CC devised to Martha E. Mitchell by her grandfather Samuel Bracken decd in his will. I I Aug 1823. Martha Mitchell privately examined and freely acknowledged this power. Recorded CC April 1824. John B. Murphey of Overton Co., TN, for himself and as attorney for Arthur Mitchell and wife Martha E. Mitchell to Hugh Cobb of CC, for $470, 188 A on Moon's Cr adj Weatherford on Dixon's Rd, K . 4 Nov 1823. Wit. Henry Cobb,John Cobb Jnr., James Adkins. James Murphey of CC to Bazzel Warren of same, for $200, 115 A on Lynch's Cr. 4 Jan 1823. Wit: William Warren, Leathea Warren. Allotment to Lucy Murphey her dower in land of William Murphey decd - 37 A adj William Currie. 21 June 1821. Div lands of William Murphey decd to heirs: 27 1/2 A to each; James Mitchell and wife Margaret; Sarah Murphey adj Wm. Currie; Levi Murphey adj James Currie; James Murphey; Elizabeth Murphey adj Josiah Thomas, James Currie, John Murphey. Each legatee part is $56.50. Proved Jan Court 1825. Agreement to div estate of Alexander Murphey decd of CC by Fanny Murphey and James Murphey his only heirs: Fanny Murphey to have 1/2 of 221 A including mansion house, sorrel mare, cow, all furniture excepting one good bed; James Murphey to have 1/2 of land, the south tract, cattle. 19 Apr 1824. Wit: Elijah Withers, Josiah Womack. (Note: This Alexander not identified as part of Archibald Murphey family. See genealogy) Susan Murphey of CC (in debt to James P. Carbry for $8.55) to Major Brockman Sr., for $ 1, a sow & 7 pigs; walnut cupboard, chest, table, chairs. 15 Apr 1825. Wit: James W. Grant, John Nichols. James Murphey in debt to Edward M. Jones for $207.10, to Richard Jones, for 50 cents, tract where he lives being his lawful part to property of Alexander Murphey decd father of James Murphey adj Garland Blackwell, Matthew Mills, Benjamin Elmore. 13 Jul 1825. Wit: Joseph Kind. Henry Humphrey. Alexander Murphey of CC (in debt to William Kimbro for $34) to James Yancey, one bay horse, hogs, cattle, furniture. 15 June 1825. Wit: John Kimbrough. James Murphey in debt to Bazzel Warren for $187.50 with Samuel Grier assignee, to James Crossett, for $1, 115 A on Linches Cr. 23 Sept 1825. Wit. James E. Mitchell, James Murray. Azariah Graves Jun. of CC to Alexander Murphey of same, for 68 lbs VA money, 68 A on a fork of S Fork Country Liner adj John Kimbrough, Alexander Murphey, being lot #5 of dower of his deceased mother Hannah Graves and of his deceased brother Thomas Graves Jun 16 Jan 18910. Wit: Stephen D. Watkins. Thomas Malone to John Murphey Sen. Both of CC, for $97.25 debt due & for $1, 97 A where Malone lives adj Wm. Mennamy. 22 May 1826. Wit: James Murphey. James E. Dickie of CC to Ephraim Burch of same, for $100, 38 A on Panther Cr adj Bazzell Warren, William Crossett, Allen Cooper. 13 Nov 1826. Wit: James Murphey, Jno. Dickie. Archibald Debow of CC to David G. Brandon & Thomas D. Johnston of same, securities for bond due Dr. John McAden, for $391.45, to convey the one-seventh interest Debow is entitled to coming from estate of Archibald Murphey decd. 12 May 1828, Wit: A. D. Murphey, Paul A. Haralson. T'homas Boulden of CC to Henry M. Clay, R. M. Sanders, Wamer Williams, B. Yancey, Wm. Irvine, A. D. Murphey, Thomas McGehee, Joseph McGhee & Azariah Graves, all of CC, for $350, 10 shares stock in Roanoke Navigation Co. 16 Jun 1819. James Rainey & Charles Wilson. John Murphey and wife Mary Ann Murphey to Isaac Durham of CC, for $20, 16.75 A on Fishpond Cr being the sixth part of 100 A left to Margory Baldwin by her brother William Trigg and where John Baldwin & wife died - land then to go to her heirs. 18 Feb 1826. Wit: J. W. Grant, Corban Jackson. 18 Feb 1826. Mary Ann Murphey declares she freely executed deed. Joseph Murphey and wife Susannah Murphey to William W. Price all of CC, for $16, 16.75 A on Fishpond Creek being the sixth part left to Margory Baldwin, wife of John Baldwin, during her natural life by her brother William Trigg. 08 Sep 1827. Acknd. in open court as Susannah Murphey freely executed deed. Abel Foulks to Nathaniel Murphey, both of CC, for $50, 13 A on Country Line Cr adj Ahart, Solomon Debow. 10 Sep 1825. Wit: Jas Yancey, MC Kimbrough. (note: Archibald's father in law was Solomon Debow, also the name of one of his sons in law). James R. Lea of CC to Nathaniel Murphey of same, for $11, 2 A adj Murphey, Lea. 15 Jan 1828. Wit: Paul A. Haralson, Geo Williamson. Power of attomey - Smith Murphey of Morgan Co. AL, to Richard J. Smith of CC to demand & recover from James Grant guardian of Sarah R. Murphey my wife and formerly Sarah R. Jones of Wake Co., NC, all monies due. 4 Dec 1827. Wit: Alex Smith, Wm. Smith. (note: Smith Murphey, grandson of Archibald, was the son of Alexander). Francis W. Walker, David Walker & James Murphey to Benjamin Elmore all of CC, for $185, 30.8 A on Hogan's Cr adj Elmore, Matthew Mills. 07 Jul 1828. Wit: Lewis Whittemore, Francis Walker appeared in Court and declared she executed deed voluntarily. James Murphey (in debt to Benjamin Elmore for $51.27 1/2) to Garland Blackwell for $1, 20 A to be surveyed of tract where he lives adj Benjamin Elmore and west of his shop. 18 Feb 1829. Wit: Elijah Withers, Jeremiah Beavers. Legatees of John Kimbrough dec'd of CC to John Wilson of same, for $40, all their interest in 10 A Country Line Cr adj Wilson, Wm. Kimbrough, said tract willed to Mary Kimbrough widow of John Kimbrough for her life and then div to heirs, 22 Sept 1829. Signatures of William Kimbro for self and as agent for James Kimbro, Alexander Murphey, Jacob Graves, John Graves, Sally Murphey, Nancy Eubanks, Thomas Chandler, E. G. Kimbro, Duke W. Kimbro, A. G. Kimbro. Wit: Archibald Burk, Richard D. Gill. James Murphey of CC (in debt to Joseph King for $163.60) to Garland Blackwell, for $1, 80 A on Hogan's Cr at John's Br adj Brown, McClary, Alexander Humphreys decd. 13 Nov 1829. Wit:. D. A. Mims, Benjamin Elmore. Benjamin Elmore to Joseph K. Cobb both of CC, for $400, 119 A on Hogan's Cr adj Thomas Weatherford, to John's Br, James Murphey, Matthew Mills. 14 Oct 1830. Wit: Henry Cobb, Garland Blackwell. T'homas Boulden to Henry M. Clay, for $ 1000, all furniture, plantation tools, farm equipment; horses, about 31 cows, sheep; all crops; his interest to 10 shares Roanoke Navigation Stock; all property owned in Milton excepting lands and negroes he has sold to Clay, Bartlett Yancey, Warner Williams. 3 Jan 1818. Wit: Alex Murphey. Also debts on Jno. W. Glen, Wm. Irvine, Mark Willson. As Alexander Murphey is dead, his handwriting proved by Paul A. Haralson; as Thomas Boulden is dead, same proved by Haralson. Jan 1831. William Greenwood of CC (in debt to Nancy Whittemore of same for $34.70) to William Weatherford, for $1, livestock, horse bought at John Murphey sale, kitchen equipment, crops. 19 July 1832. Wit: C. Whittemore. David Pointer to James Rainey both of CC for $600, 100 A N Hyco & Country Line Cr including land levied by Archibald Murphey to trustees of Hyco Academy on rd from Red House to Cunningham's store & all lands Pointer owns on N side same rd. 10 Aug 1830. Wit: Wm. Irvine, Josiah Rainey, Jas. E. Lewis. Elijah Graves, Nancy L. Graves, & Elizabeth B. Graves all of CC to Elijah Martin of same whereas their father William Graves on 13 June 1816 deeded to Martin for $500, 200 A on Country Line Cr adj Yancey, Alexander Murphey, Smith - and whereas William Graves sold to Elijah Martin on 8 Nov 1825 for $195.25 a tract adj the first adj Wilson - these tracts were allotted to Isabella Graves the wife of William Graves and mother to 3 grantors in div lands of her father Thos Graves decd - for payments made and $1, relinquishment all their rights & title to said tracts. 01 Sep 1832. Wit: Paul A. Haralson, Durrett Oliver. William Anderson to William Warren, for $450, half of undivided tract formerly owned by Thos Slade Jr. decd. sold to both men under deed of trust - land on Hyco on Orange Co. line adj McKee, Currie, Wells, total of 227 A. 06 Apr 1831. Wit: James Murphey, Allen Cooper. James Crossett to Jonathan Murphey both of CC, for $225, 150 1/2 A the tract where Crossett lives adj William Warren, James Currie, Nathaniel Jones, Haines. 04 Sep 1833. Wit: Samuel J. Gordon, D. D. Nutt. Joshua Rudd to Nathaniel Murphey, both of CC, for $30, 12 A being Lot #5 in div lands of Aldridge Rudd dec'd adj Jacob Ahart. 08 Feb 1831. Wit: P. A. Haralson, Henderson House, T. D. Johnston. Richard Fitzgerald (in debt to William Weatherford for $165.40) to Joseph K. Cobb, trustee, for $1, all his right and claim to estate of James Powel now of CC - said Fitzgerald was son of Nancy Fitzgerald decd who was daughter of James Powell - his interest being 1/2 of one legatee interest with nine legatees and 1099 A in Caswell and Rockingham Counties; 7 negroes: Simon, Giney, Moriah, et al, now in possession of James Powel for his life; cattle, furniture, equipment. 20 Feb 1835. Wit: James Murphey John Currie, Jr. to William Evans, both of CC, for $800, 186 A on Storn Cr a br of Hyco adj Abraham Landers, James Murrie. 29 Aug 1835. Wit: Johnathon Murphey, Rufus L. Evans, Thomas Peterson. James E. Mitchell (in debt to Jonathan Murphey for $60.05 with Reuben Jones and Sieria G. Compton as securities) to Allen R. Cooper, trustee, for $5, livestock, blacksmith tools, furniture. 16 May 1836. Wit: Bluford Cooper, William Cooper. Elizabeth Murphey to John Murphey both of CC, for $68.75, 27 1/2 A on Story Cr adj Josiah Thomas, Currie. 09 Aug 1830. Wit: Starling Warren, William Murphey. Sarah Pleasant, Samuel Greer & wife Elizabeth, Richard Aldridge and wife Lucy, William Miles & wife Dolly, William Henslee & wife Mulberry all of CC; John Benson & wife Nancy of Orange Co. - to John Murphey of CC, for $331, 89 A on Negro Cr adj Starling Warren, being part of that owned by Micajah Pleasant decd. 07 Nov 1835. Wit: Thos Prendergast, John C. Smith. Wives appeared in court and freely executed. Sarah Pleasant, Samuel Grier and wife Elizabeth, Richard Aldridge and wife Lucy, William Miles & wife Dolly, William Hensley & wife Melberry all of CC; John Brown & wife Nancy of Orange Co. - to William Murphey of CC, for $199.20, 80 A on Negro Cr adj William Pleasant on the great rd. Said land part of tract of Micajah Pleasant decd and sold by his heirs. Wit: Tho Prendergast, John C. Smith. Female grantors examined apart from husbands and voluntarily executed deed. David Walker and Frances his wife & James Murphey to Jolm Worsham all of CC, for $368.8 1, 105 1/2 A on Hogan's Cr adj Matthew Mills, Joseph Cobb, to John's Br. 25 Jun 1838. Wit: William Stubblefield, Thos M. Womack. Privy exam of Frances Murphey, wife of David Walker, and she freely executed deed. Samuel Greer to Thornton Baynes, both of CC, for $1200, 264 A both sides Storn Cr adj Compton, to the ridge path, Pleasant. 17 Sep 1838. Wit: William Murphey, D. R. Murray. Nathaniel Murphey (in debt to Thomas D. Johnston, for $85.56, for $50.25) to Henry Sawyer, for $1, 40 A adj Thomas W. Graves on Country Line Cr where he resides; cattle, furniture. 3 Feb 1840. Wit: Jas W. Neal, J. M. Brandon. Allotment to Elizabeth Roark, widow of Elisha Roark, decd. 26 A of 78 A total on McMinneway Cr. of N. Hyco adj Yearby Warren, John Murphey, Jr., James McMinneway. 16 Oct 1839. Abstracts of Deeds From Person County NC 1792 - 1825 by: Katharine Kerr Kendall (note: CC=Caswell County) Archibald Murphey of CC to Tobias Williams of Person Co., for 12 lbs, 15 sh, 12.75 acreson Cain Creek both sides public road adj. Murphey, James Halett, said Williams. 18 Jun 1792. Wit: Thomas M. Hamlett, H. Haralson. Reuben Taylor of CC to Samuel Smith, Jr. of Granville Co., for 34 Spanish milled dollars, 8 1/2 A on Sergeant's Creek. 10 Feb 1794. Wit: Archd Murphey, H. Haralson, Robert Black. (trivia note: "milled" dollar represents the grooves around the edge of a coin, a process to show whether any gold had been filed from the edes.) John Rogers, Sen. to grandson, John Allen Debow (son of Frederick & Rachel Debow) for love, affection & five shillings, negro child Ned age 2 years now possessed by Rachel Debow. 29 May 1794. Wit: Arch Murphey, H. Haralson. (note: Archibald was married to Jane Debow, sister to Frederick Debow; Archibald's daughter Betsy married Herndon Haralson) John Rogers, Secn. to granddaughter, Nancy May Debow (daughter of Frederick & Rachel Debow), for love and 5 shillings, negro Sucke now in their possession. 29 May 1794. Wit: Arch Murphey, H. Haralson. John Rogers, Sen. to granddaughter Lucy Rogers Debow (daughter of Frederick & Rachel Debow), for love and five shillings, negro girl Easter about 7 years old. 29 May 1794. Wit: Archd Murphey, H. Haralson. John Rogers, Sen. to grandson Solomon Debow (son of Frederick & Rachel Debow) for love and five shillings, negro boy Mack about 6 mos. old. 29 May 1794. Wit: Archd. Murphey, H. Haralson. John Rogers, Sen. to granddaughter Milley Rogers Debow (daughter of Frederick & Rachel Debow), for love and five shillings, negro boy Absolom about 5 years. 29 May 1794. Wit: Archd Murphey, H. Haralson. Frederick Debow to John Davey, for 190 lbs, 215 acres both sides of south fork Cain Creed adj. Solomon Deboe now Yancey Bailey, Stephen Oliver, Archd. Murphey, widow McCain. 08 ??? 1794. Wit: H. Haralson, Jos. White, ?Davey. Archibald Murphey of CC to John Campbell of Person Co., for $9, 9 1/4 acres on Hico Creek adj. both men. 02 Dec 1795. Wit: John Pierson, Thomas M. Hamblett, James Hamblett. John Johnston to Edmund Dixon of Halifax VA, for 180 lbs. VA money or 300 lbs. current money of NC, 200 acres south side Hico Creek at east bank Sergent Creek to Debow ford adj. Archibald Campbell, Joseph Turner. 29 Dec 1795. Wit: Ad Murphey, Robt Moore, Thos White. Thomas Rainey of CC to William Rice of Halifax VA, for 250 lbs., 356 acres on Cain Creek adj. Archibald Murphey, orphans of Joseph Moore decd., James Hamblett. 22 Jul 1796. Wit: Isaac Johnston, Byrd Rodgers, Y. Bailey. James Rainey to Thomas Rainey, for 200 lbs., 357 acres on Cain Creek, whereon Thomas Rainey lives adj. Archibald Murphey, John Moore (son of Joseph Moore decd), Thomas M. Hamblet, Frances Hamblet. 24 Nov 1793. Wit: William Rainey, Betty Rainey, James Hamblett. Thomas Moore Hamlett of CC to James Hamlett of Person County, for 100 lbs., 138 acres on Cain Creek, said land allotted him from estate of James Hamlett decd, adj. Hugh Hemphill. 25 Jul 1796. Wit: Ad Murphey, Alex Murphey, H. Haralson, Rice, James Hamlett, Joseph Moore. William Rice to Archibald Murphey of CC, for 77 lbs., 6/8, 119 acres south fork Cain Creek adj. Joseph Moore decd., heirs of Danl. Duncan decd., on great road from red house to Deboe fork on Hico adj. said Murphey, Herndon Haralson. 08 Nov 1796. Wit: William Rice, Alexr. Murphey. (note: Unknown whether this Alexander is brother or son of Archibald - probably brother). Archibald Murphey of CC to William Rice of Person Co., for 44 sh., 3 1/4 acres on Cain Creek adj. said Rice, Murphey old line. 08 Nov 1796. Wit: Alexr. Murphey, William Rice. William Rice of Halifax County VA to Joseph Hall of CC, for 292 lbs, 11 s, 234 acres in Person County adj. John Moore, James Hamblett, Fanny Hamblett, Archibald Murphey. 26 Oct 1799. Wit: H. Haralson, James Hamblett, Thos. White. Archibald Murphey of CC to Herndon Haralson of Person County, for $866, 266 acres on Hico adj. Joseph Hall, widow Hamblett, Tobias Williams, Martin Duncan, Abner Duncan, Joseph McGhee. 01 Jul 1802. Wit: Sol Debow, Nancy Murphey. (note: according to correspondence from Archibald to his son, Archibald DeBow Murphey in 1807, Herndon Haralson lives on the land whereon Archibald's brother Alexander once lived). Tobias Williams to Archibald Murphey, of CC, for 52 lbs. 10/, 35 acres on Hico in Person County adj. said Murphey, CC line, and corner of Orange County line. 29 Jun 1802. Wit: James Rainey, H. Haralson, Sol. Debow. John Campbell to John Ogilby, for $3521.66, 704 1/3 acres both sides Cobb Creek in fork of Hico adj. William Rainey, Archd. Murphey, Branch. 10 Nov 1802. Wit: H. Haralson, John McFarland. Alexander McCain to John McCain, both of CC, to Joseph McCain, James McCain & William McCain of Person County, for 400 lbs., 546 acres being all property left them in Person County by Hugh McCain decd, adj. Archibald Murphey, John Davie crossing Cain Creek, claim of Robert Black, Solomon Draper. 25 Feb 1804. Wit: Thomas J. Moore, Tho Jeffreys. James Rainey of CC to Thomas J. Moore, for $20, 5 1/2 acres adj. Col. Murphey. 22 Aug 1804. Wit: H. Haralson, John Ogilby. Priscilla Williams to Tobias Williams, for $100, 40 acres on Cain Creek, adj. Archibald Murphey, heirs of James Hamlet. 19 Nov 1805. Wit: Abner Duncan, Robt Seymour. Archibald Murphey of CC to John Daniel of Person County, for $1130, 323 acres both sides middle fork Cain Creek, adj. Goodloe Warren, Hemphill, McGhee, Frederick Debow old line, Oliver. 11 Jan 1806. Wit: H. Haralson, Henry Day, Junior. (note: Archibald's daughter married John Daniel.) Thomas Jay Moore to James Lea, for $1690, 338 acres both sides Cob Creek on middle fork of Hico, adj. Richard Ogilby, John Mason, Thomas Jeffreys, William Tap, James Rainey, Archd Murphey, William S. Branch. 31 Dec 1807. Wit: H. Haralson, Richard Ogilby. James Lea to Samuel Smith of CC, for $1750, 350 acres both sides Cobb Creek in Person County, adj. James Raney, Archd Murphey, William S. Branch, Richd Ogilby, Wm. Tap; said land Lea purchased of Thomas J. Moore. 25 Dec 1812. Wit: Charles Wilson, Tho Jeffreys. Herndon Haralson to William McGehee, for $2160, 280 acres head waters Cain Creek of Hico adj. Wm. L. Parker, Frances Hamlett, Archd Murphey, Wm. S. Branch, Joseph McGehee. 15 Jun 1815. Wit: James Rainey, Joseph McGehee, Jonathan Haralson. Herndon Haralson, an exec of Paul Haralson decd.; James Haralson & David Haralson of State of TN; Jonathan Haralson of State of GA; & Paul Haralson of the Illinois Territory - to Abner Haralson of Person County, for $667, 811 acres both sides Marlowe Creek in fork of Stories Creek & Adams Creek adj. William Allin, Larkin Brooks, Isham Edwards, John Rogers, George Rogers. ????? 1815. Wit: Smith Murphey, Jonathan Haralson. Proved by oath of H. Haralson for himself and as attorney for others. (note: Smith Murphey, son of Alexander, grandson of Archibald) John Gebhard Cunow of Bethlehem PA, by his atty, Lewis D. Schweinitz, to John McMurry, for $400, 530 acres on Gerratt's spring br. 29 Apr 1816. Wit: Alex Murphey, J. Bagge. (son of Archibald) William S. Branch to William Irvine of State of VA, for $9000, 740 acres on North Hico, adj. Archibald Murphey, William McGehee, William Dixon, Thomas Jeffreys, John Campbell. 25 Oct 1816. Wit: James Rainey, Tho Jeffreys. Alexander Murphey of CC & Archibald D. Murphey of Orange Co. (sons of Archibald) to Thomas McGehee of Person Co., for $6385, 473 acres both sides Hico in Person Co. adj. James Rainey, William Irvine, McGehee, devisees of Samuel Smith decd - said land part of estate of Archibald Murphey who devised it be sold and proceeds to all children. 03 Jan 1818. Wit: James Rainey, H. Haralson. (note: Archibald died 25 Nov 1817) Patty Taylor, of Franklin Co. NC, to Benjamin P. Thorp, for $700, 690 acres both sides south prong Tar River in Person County adj. Thomas Person former corner, Bergoon Bird - deducting 100 acres sold by Nicholas Murphey to John Day. 24 Nov 1819. Wit: Howel L. Ridley, Howel Briggs, Mims N. Hope, James Johnson. 24 Nov 1819. Proved before Archibald D. Murphey, judge superior Court, 07 Mar 1820 by oath of Howel L. Ridley. (note: Relationship, if any, of Nicholas Murphey to Archibald not determined.) Nicholas Murphey to John Day, for $250, 100 acres being a part of 690 acres purchased of Murphey. 20 Mar 1816. Wit: Eli Tapp, Thos. Deney. Proved June 1820 on oath Eli Tapp. ****************************************************************************** ********************************************* "North Carolina Taxpayers 1701-1786", compiled by Clarence E. Ratcliff. Murphy, Alexander 1777 Archibald Esq. 1777 Gabriel 1777 (worth 131 lbs 15 shilling, 2 pence) ******************************************************************************** ******************************************* "Caswell County Tax Lists - 1780": Murphy, William Gloucester 310 acres 287.8.0 Miles 262 acres 886.0.0 Gabriel 340 acres 821.6.0 Alexander St. Lawrence 596.0.0 ******************************************************************************** ******************************************* "North Carolina Taxpayers 1679-1790, Vol. 2" compiled by Clarence E. Ratcliff. Murphy Alexander 1784 Archibald 1784 Gabriel 1786 Gabriel 1784 John 1786 John 1784 Thomas 1786 ********************************************************************************* ****************************************** "North Carolina State Census - 1786 Caswell County NC" Murphey Gabriel Gloucester District John St. Davids John Gloucester Thomas Caswell "State Census of North Carolina 1784-1787": Murphey Gabriel Gloucester John Gloucester John St. Davids N.E. St. Davids Thomas Caswell Timothy Caswell Archibald Caswell ******************************************************************************** ************************************ "Caswell County Taxables - 1803" Murphey Alex Caswell Nathaniel Miles James Gabriel Jas. Murphy Gabriel Gloucester William James Alexander Arch Richmond (note: One too many Alexanders . . . Arch's brother, Arch's son and ?? Archibald's brother Alexander had left Caswell by 1803). (note: a Nathaniel Murphey later marries in Rutherford TN) (note: a Miles K. Murphey later appears in Rutherford TN) ******************************************************************************** ******************************************* Note: With the exception of Thomas, the children of Alexander Murphey (brother to Archibald) have not been documented. Information from LDS records: 1. Alexander 2. Archibald 3. Thomas Note: Children of James Murphey (brother to Archibald), documented by Rev War benefits application, Rowan NC court records, and affidavit of Archibald DeBow Murphey: 1. Richard (dates unknown) 2. William (1768-bef. 1820) 3. James (1771-bef. 1820) 4. John (1772-unk.) 5. Archibald (1774-unk.) 6. Sarah (1775-unk) Caswell County NC Will Books Guardians' Accounts by: Katharine Kerr Kendall Samuel Bracken - Will - 18 Feb 1812 - Wife Rebecca (possibly Ector), son John (land bought of Peter Smith); daughters Jane Cobb, Margret Sanders; son Joseph; daughter Hannah Murphey, dec'd.; two grandchildren John murphey and Martha Ector Murphey; daughters Izbell Blackwell, Martha Ector Haralson, Sina Uarca, Gripina Bracken. Exec: sons Joseph and John. Test: W. Morgan, Isaac King, Robert I. King. Inv. estate of Elizabeth Smythe and sales to: . . . John Murphey . . . Nathaniel Malone . . . William Warren . . . John Terrell . . . William Pleasant. 1808 Inv. estate of John Vaughan by William Pleasant, Gabriel Murphey, Sen., and Thomas Prendergast. 1805. Inv. estate of William Murphey and sales on 25 Aug 1804. Among buyers: Lucy Murphey (widow), James Murphey, John Murphey, Josiah Thomas, Larkin Herndon, David Herndon, Erasmus Compton, Daniel Malone, Thomas Morris. Sale estate of Buford Pleasant, dec'd taken 11 Nov 1801 by James Melton and William Pleasant, adm. Sales to: . . . Gabriel Murphey Jun. . . James Murphey . . . John Currie - Will - 20 Nov 1789. Wife and her son James; Sons: James (Nunns Cabbin tract), Hugh Buckhill tract), William; daughters Mary, Elizabeth, Catherine, Martha, Margaret. Exec: 3 sons. Wit: James Ray, Mary Currie Sen, Ann Murphey. Proved on oath of Mary Currie. Jul Court 1815 - Inventory of estate of John Hudnall of property specially willed (888 acres land); inventory property sold by George Courts and Elijah Withers; notes due on Josiah Womack, Miles Murphey Sen. & Jun., Richard Hill; accounts on Joseph Murphey, David Murphey, William Murphey and George Courts. John Baldwin - Will - 08 Aug 1825: Daughter Susannah Murphey; sons Edmond, Clement and Barrett Baldwin; daughters Mary Ann Murphey and Delia Stratten; granddaughters Elizabeth Ann and Sarah (Murphey) daughters of Susannah; grandson Nathaniel Murphey; grandchildren Margery Murphey and William Henry Murphey, children of Mary Ann Murphey. Granddaughter Nancy Penick daughter of Mary Ann Murphey. Wife Fanny Baldwin. Exec: wife and son Clement. Wit: Wm. W. Price, Silvester McCubbins, Alford McCubbins. Fanny Baldwin qualified. 1807 Guardian Acct of Alex Murphey & Solomon Graves: 7 orphans of John Vaughan: Tabitha, Sally, Jerusha, Sterling, Elizabeth, Thomas and John Vaughan. 3/29/02 - from the files of: Caswell NC Deeds Beverly Cunningham White