Henry VA (formed 1776 from Pittsylvania & Patrick Counties) Tax Lists 1770-1780; Assessors Appointments 25 Apr 1778 Pg. 5. Anderson, James; Anderson, John; Barker, (Joseph, John, Charles, Michael); Pg. 10. Murphy, Wm.; Murphy, John; Manifee, Wm. Sr. and Wm. Jr.; Manifee, John Pg. 12. 1779. Barton, Isaac and David; Barker, John; Murphy, Wm.; Murphy, John; Parrot, Thorp. Abstracts of Henry Co. VA Deed Books III & IV Pg. 71. Jessee Murphy, John Sulivent, (disd); Daniel Swillivant Pg. 73. John Hailey, 1787; James Murphy, 1787. Abstracts of Henry Co. VA Deed Books V & VI Pg. 44-45. 20 Nov. 1792. Wm. Brethart and Elizabeth, wife of Henry co. to Zackariah Philpott of the same for sum of 150 L sells 1,00 acres on Beaver Creek joining Ambrose Jones and Los. Cooper. Wit: Shardick Dent, James Murphey, Charles T. Philpott. Signed: Wm. Brethett, Elizabeth Brethett. Pg. 22. 8 April 1795 James Murphy, Sr. and Elizabeth Murphy his wife of Henry Co. to Joseph Townlin of same for 20L conveys and sells 104 acres by estimate at the head of Daniel Creek. No wi. Signed: James Murphy, Sr. Pg. 22. (155-156). 17 Nov. 1788. Moses Hodge of Co. of Pittsylvania to Jacob Deen of Henry Co. for 60L sells land in Henry Co. 200 acres more or less, part of a 400 acre tract formerly survey for Wm. Richkel, etc. Wit: David Harris, Henry Sanford, Thomas Marshall, George G. Harris. S/Moses Hodge. Pg. 29. (207-208). 20 July 1795 Labon Oakes of Co. of Henry to Samuel Lane of Dinwiddie Co for sum of 120L sells land on shole banks of the River. Wit: Archibald Murphy, Mason Kelley, Dutton Lane. S/Labon Oakes. Prov. 26 Oct. 1795. (note: Dutton Lane was Baptist minister) Pg. 29. (208-209). 25 Apr 1795. Thomas Chowning of Henry to Philip Broshears of same for 20L sells 100 acres on n. side of Turkey Cock Creekjoining land of Francis Gilley, dec. Wit: John Pace, W. Pace, Archibald Murphy. S/Thomas Chowning. Prov: 26 Oct 1795. Pg. 41. 26 Oct 1796. Wm Mills of Henry Co to Elijah Sams of sane for 100L sells 300 acres on both side of Matrimony Crk. Wit: Jesse (X) Murphy, Peter (X)Rugg, John (X) Price. S/ Wm Mills. Proved: 27 Feb 1797. Pg. 43. (340-341) 14 Nov 1796 James Edwards of Rockinghain Co, NC and John Grogan of Henry Co, VA, Ishwn Edwards of Franklin Co. Va and Henry Grogan of Rockingham Co., NC to John Price of Henry Co. for the sum of 200L sells and conveys 483 acres on waters of Matrimony Creek Wit: Archibald Murphy, Elijah Samms, Jacob Dillender. Pg. 44. (342-342). 19 Apr 1797. John Norris, John Jamerson and Markham Lovell of Henry Co to Clement Murphy of same for sum of 100L sells three tracts or parcels of land all adjoining each other on the waters of Redd Creek, it being 90 acres, joins also Nathan Norris. No wit. S.John Norris, John Jamerson, Markham Lovell. Prov. 24 April 1797. Pg. 75. (202-203) Sept. Court 1799. Peter Perkins desires to build a water grist mill on a canal taken out of the Mayo River at his Iron Works, known by the name of Bouldin & Perkins Iron Works whereof Thomas Bouldin and Peter Perkins are proprietors. Jury to ascertain safety: Wm Shelton. Thos Oakley, Legon Mays, Edward Daniel, Jesse Murphy, Thomas Jamison, Archibald Farris, Ambrose White, Garrot Williams, Wm Hill..... etc. Pg. 96. (341-341) 22 Nov 1801. James Murphy, Sr and Elizabeth Murphy, wife, to James Murphy Jr all of Henry Co. for sum of 30L sells 70 acres on branches of Donalds Crk, joins James Murphy, Sr. no wit. S/James (X) Murphy. Prov. 30 Nov 1801. Pg. 97. (349-350) James Murphey Sr of Henry Co to Francis Murphy of the same for $500. Sells balance of tract where I formerly lived, also another tract joining the same on both sides of Daniels Crk, it being 239 acres mor or less joins Peter Copland, James Donald and Redd. No wit. S/James (X) Murphy. Pg. 112. (426) No date. Inquisition ordered and taken 15 Mar 1803 to summon and empower a jury at plantation of Aris Vaughan on Reed Crk to ascertain damages that Vaughan would sustain by a road going through his land. Jury:......... Shadrack Dent, William Warren, .... James Murphey declare damages would be 13L 10s. prov.: 28 Mar 1803. Pg. 123. (490-491) Feb 1804 Goodwin Mayse of Henry Co to Michael Thomas of Rockingham Co, NC for sum of $100. Land on Matrimony Crk that joins Jesse Murphy to a hickory bush in the NC line. Wit: John Rowland Jr. S/Goodwin (X) Mayse. Prov. 27 Feb 1804. Pg. 138 (602) 30 Jan 1805 Dutton Lane of Henry Co to Winney Rock for 45L sells and conveys a parcel of land containing 65 acres joining Morgan's Rd, Stewart's Crk, Lanny Cox ... see deed of Jacob Cayton to Dutton Lane for more details. Wit: Archibald Murphy, Nathaniel Murphy, Richard Gilley. S/Dutton Lane. Prov. 29 Apr 1805. Pg. 141 (616-617) 2 Feb 1805. Thos Cox of Henry Co to John Price of same for 40L sells 80 acres on a branch.... Old lines. Wit: Archibald Murphey, Thomas Kelly, Cornelius Cayton. S/ Thomas Cox; Lucy Cox. Proved: 29 Apr. 1805 ... Lucy Cox, wife of Thomas Cox releases her right of dower. Pg. 143. (632-63 3) 30 Sept 1805. Jesse Murphy of Henry County to George Hairston of sum for 60L sells 115 acres on the waters ofmatrimony Crk. S/Jesse(X)Murphy. Prov. 30 Sept 1805. Peggy Murphy wife of Jesse releases dower. Pg. 147 (655) 6 Sept 1805 Inquest at place called Narrows on Smith River to view body of James Smith, blacksmith. Jury: John Cox, Wm. Stokes, John S. Woodson, James Baker, James Murphy, Francis Murphy, Bartlett Wade, Isom Nance, George Waller, Wm. Draper, Wm French, Joseph Phifer. James Smith drowned by accident in the Smith River. Prov. 30 Dec 1805. HENRY CO., VA WILL ABSTRACTS, VOL. I & 11 Pg. 40. Archibald Murphy wit will of Philip Brashear, 30 July 1798. Wife, Ann Pg. 59. Henry Clark and Francis Murphy, security for executors of Wm. Draper. Pg. 65. Vol. 11. 152-153. LWT Charles Davis 6 Mar 1803; Prov 27 July 1807. Sick and weak Lend unto wife Ann Davis property during life or widowhood. Son Moses Davis, dau. Rachel Davis, son, Isaac Davis; dau. Lydia Murphy; son Joshua Davis; dau Elenor Davis; son Benjamin Davis; To Thomas Blackburn Davis, bed, furniture, dishes; to Peter Davis, tract of land where I now live 155 acres also 61/4 ac purchased of Joseph Towlin and conveyed to Shadrack Dent. To dau Ann Davis bed, furniture, dishes. Wife, Ann, Exor. Wit: John Salmon Jr, John Redd, Mary Marridy. Shadrack Dent and John Cahill sec for Ann Davis. Pg. 90. Acct William Heard Aug Ct 1818 Elizabeth Heard Admn. Pd: Lewis Davis, Forst Phifer, Peter Garland, Littleberry Stone, Dr. Stovall, Josiah Turner, Taxes 1815-1818, Peter Smith for coffin, Samuel Philpott, Charles Smith, Francis Murphy, John Hunter, George Staples, Charles Smith, Thomas Nunn. Pg. 90. II (328-329) Acct. Shadrack Dent May Ct 1818 In acct with Francis Murphy. 21 Feb 1815 sales given in by C. Bradbury. Pd. James Murphy, John R. Salmon, J. Bradbury and wife, J. Maupin and wife, Benjamin Dent and wife, John Dent, William Dent. 1957 Missouri Historical Society Bulletin, page 245: Henry County VA records show that John Murphy took the oath of allegiance on 30 Aug 1777, and was appointed Ensign of Captain Thomas Haile's company of militia in March 1779. In February 1782, he was a lieutenant in the Washington County NC militia. 1789-1793 Common Law Order Book #1 p. 4: April Count 1789: Susannah Murphy charged with murder, cont'd. p. 6: Court House in New London, Tues. 15 Sep 1789. Susanna Murphy and/or Susanna Morris, Patrick Parish, Henry County, spinster -- not guilty. Some Henry County Marriages: Gabriel Murphy to Ruth Peregoy on 07 Nov 1794. * James Murphy to Elizabeth Norriss on 30 Jun 1812. James Murfry to Elizabeth Hind on 15 Sep 1818. Lucy Murphy to Henry Dilliner on 19 Jul 1793. Mary Murphy to Shadrick Dent on 16 Nov 1783. Peyton Murphy to Mary Graveley on 30 Oct 1816. Susana Murphy to Joseph Meredith on 26 Nov 1798. Henry County, Virginia Marriage Bonds, 1778-1849 Nov. 16, 1783 Dent, Shadrick, and Mary Murphy, dau. of James Murphy July 19, 1793 Dilliner, Henry, and Lucy Murphy. Nov. 26, 1798 Meredith, Joseph, and Susana Murphy, dau. of James Murphy, Sr. Nov. 7, 1794 Murphy, Gabriel, and Ruth Peregoy, consent of Robert Peregoy, consent only June 30, 1812 Murphy, James, and Eliza. Norriss. Oct. 30, 1816 Murphy, Peyton, and Mary Graveley, consent of Joseph Graveley Undated Ayres, Murphy, and Eliza Wells. Silas Minter, Minister. Mar. 22, 1788 Murphy, Clement, and Mary Jones. Joseph Anthony, Minister Feb. 4, 1783 Murphy, Joseph, and Susanah Morris. Nathan Hall, Minister (note: Genforum posting by tom8449@aol.com: Gabriel born 1773; died after 1850 DeKalb TN; son Isaac N. Murphy b. circa 1808 KY married Rachel Bullard. 4/9/02 - from the files of: Henry VA Beverly Cunningham White