MECKLENBERG VA (formed 1764 from Lunenburg County) Deeds, Vol. 11 (from Reba Murphey) Pg. 22. Maclin, John Deed Book 4, Pg 381. John Macklin of Brunswick Co. to Thomas More of Lunenburg Co.....cons. 100L ... 400 acres on both sides of Tommersons Branch. (Thomason). Wit: John (0) Murphy, Willie Murphy, John (I) Umphris, Field Farrar, Thos Moore, John Farrar. Dated 27 Jan 1756. Rec. 01 Mar 1757 Pg. 31. Mootry, John. John Muttree (Mootry) to William Murphy.... Cons. 30 pounds ... 186 acres on a branch of Miles Creek.. adjoining Broadnax, hall and Weatherfor. Wit: none recorded. Dated 1 Nov. 1757. Recorded 01 Nov 1757 Pg. 38. White, William Deed Book 5, Pg. 242. William White to Joseph Ragsdale.... Cons. 3 pounds 4 acres on Allens Creek.... Being part of William White's own tract which he now lives on. Wit. Edward Bevill, John Murphy Jr. Peter Crowder. S/Wilhn White. D. 15 May 1758. Rec. 6 June 1758. Pg. 48. Pinkethman Hawkins of Lunenburg Co. to Nicholas Major of Johnston Co., NC ... cons. 50 pounds.. Hawkins bought of Stephen Mallett ... adjoining Byrd Lanier. S/P. Hawkins. Wit: John Farrar; Francis (0) Murphy, Jacob Coleson, John (I)Hammons. Feb 5, 1760. Rec. 6 Feb 1760. Pg. 56. Murphy, William. William Murphy and Lucy, his wife, of Lunenburg Co. William Grisham (Gresham?) of Amelia Co. ... cons. 55L ... 186 acres.. adjoining Brodnax and Hall. Wit: John Murphy, Jr, Thomas Ferguson, Daniel Hazelwood, Benjamin Murphy, Dated 7 Oct, 1760. Rec. 4 Nov., 1760. Lucy, wife of Wm Murphy, released her dower rights. Pg. 59. Bevill, Edward Deed Bk 6, Pg. 314. Edward Bevill to William Murphey ... cons. 25L 100 acres on southside of Allens Creek ... adjoining Bilbo S/Edward Bevill. Wit: John Hubbard, Richard Russell, Dated 1 Dec. 1760. Rec. 2 Dec. 1760. Parker, wife of Edw. Bevill released dower. Pg. 63. Gregory, Richard Deed Bk. 6, Pg. 452. Richard Gregory of Dinwiddie Co. to Edward Bevill of Lunenburg Co. cons. 30L .... 300 acres ... adjoining Freeman, Bilbo and Stith ... being part of a patent of 870 acres formerly granted to John Ruffin. Wit: George Fowler, W. Murphy, Richard(X) Wood. S/Richard Gregory Dated 11 Aug. 1761. Rec. 6 Oct. 1761. Early Wills of Mecklenburg Co. VA Pg.64. Murphy, John. Will Book 1, pg. 79. Dated June 11, 1770, Rec. Feb. 11, 1771. Wife: Elizabeth, Children, William; John; Elizabeth Farmer; G.daughter, Nanney Farmer. Land to son John after wife's death. Remaining property divided among children. Ex. Wife Elizabeth and son William Murphy. Wit: David Christopher, Robert Blake and William Andrews. Pg. 81. Tucker, John to Edward Bevill. Deed Bk 1, Pg. 32. John Tucker to Edward Bevill ... cons. 50 L.. 296 acres .... Adjoining Abraham Burton, James Tucker, Wm. Murphy and the line ofbilbo. Wit: Thomas Green, Wm. Murphy, Abraham Burton, S/John (X)Tucker.. Deed dated 19 Mar. 1765. Rec. 13 May 1765. Pg. 81. Bevill, Edward Deed Book 1, Pg. 33. Edward Bevill to John Tucker cons. 50L, 150 acres... on n. side of Allens Creek ... adjoining Thomas Green and Bilbow. Wit. William Parker, Thomas Green, Wm. Johnson. Deed dated 22 Mar 1765. S/Edw Bevil. Rec. 13 May 1765. Pg. 105. Bilbo, Peter Deed Book 1, pg. 240. Peter Bilbo of Goochland Co. to James Tucker of Mecklenburg Co. ... cons. 55 L 300 acres on branches of Allens Crk, adjoining Edw. Bevill, Wm. Murphey, and Whitworth. Wit: Robert Bailey, Jonathon Patterson, Jr. S/Peter Bilbo. Dated 11 Aug. 1766. Rec. same day. Pg. 115. Tucker, James Jr. Deed Book 1, Pg. 345. James Tucker, jr. to James Tucker, Sr. cons. 55L ... 3 00 acres on branches of Allens Creek ... land formerly belonging to Peter Bilbo ... adjoining Edward Bevill, Wm Murphy, Whitworth and Stith. Wit. Spencer Waddey, jarnes Tucker, Garner Tucker, Dated 7 Feb. 1767. S/James (I)Tucker. Rec.9 Feb. 1767. Pg. 118. Booker, Richard Deed Book 1, pg. 377. Richard Booker of Lunenburg Co. to James Tucker, Jr. of Mecklenburg Co. ... cons. 123 L ... 296 acres being part of a tract formerly owned by Lewis Burwell. On n. side of Butchers Creek. Wit: Thos Whitworth, Garner Tucker, John Murphy, Jr. 13 Apr. 1767. S/Richard Booker, rec. same day. Pg. 118. Booker , Richard of Lunenburg Co. to Holman Freeman of Mecklenburg Co. ... cons. 123L ... 160 acres on n. side Butchers Crk ... adjoining John Freeman Wit: Thos Whitworth, James Tucker, John Murphy, Jr. D. 13 Apr. 1767. Rec. 13 Apr. 1767. Frances wife of Richard Booker, released her dower right. Pg. 119. Tucker, James Sr. to William Murphy .... Cons. 13L 2s. 6p. .. 25 acres ... adjoining Bevil ... part of tract formerly owned by Peter Bilbo. Wit. Spencer Waddy, Garner Tucker, James (I) Tucker, 12 Feb 1767. S/James Tucker. Rec. I I May 1767. Pg. 119. Whitworth, Thomas of Mecklenburg Co. to Hezekiah Coleman of Amelia Co. .. for 100L, 300 acres on both sides Allens Crk ... ajdoining Joseph Bilbo, Thomas Green, Williams, William Murphy and Edward Bevil. 14 oct 1766 S/Thos Whitworth. Rec. 11 May 1767. Pg. 128. Southerland, Joseph Deed Book 1, Pg. 479. Joseph Southerland of King Wm. Co. to Thomas Whitworth, Jr of Mecklenburg Co. cons. 15L ... 150 acres on south side of Allens Crk ... adjoining John Tucker, James Tucker, Stith and Parker. Wit. John Murphy, Jr. Nicholas Davis, Samuel Whitworth, Thos Whitworth,Sr. 2 June 1767. S/Joseph Southerland, Edward Bevill. Rec. 10 Aug. 1767. Pg. 130. John Tucker of Amelia Co. to Hezekiah Coleman of Mecklenburg Co. 50L 150 acres adjoining Thomas Green, Wm. Parker and others. Wit. W. Murphy, Spencer Waddy, Richard (X) Talley. Dated 9 May 1767. S/John (X)Tucker. Rec. 14 Sept. 1767. Pg. 13 1. Coleman, John to Abraham Burton ... 30L ... 220 acres on both sides Allens Crk ... adjoining John Wilson, Edward Bevill, James Murray and Richard Talley. Wit. John Murphy Jr, W. Murphy, Edw. Bevil, Dated 11 May 1767. Rec. 14 Sept. 1767. Pg. 153. John Murphy to son William Murphy ... for love and affection I have for my son gives one slave. No wit. S/Jno Murphy. 12 Oct 1767. Rec. same day. MECKLENBURG COUNTY, VA, EARLY SETTLERS, VOL. 1 by Elliott Pg. 178. Order Book 2, Pg. 2 9. Daniel Nantz (Nance) has surveyed the road from Flatt Creek to the Meherrin River. Ordered that the tithables of John Ezell, Ezekiel Matthews, Edw. Hewlin, Anthony Fann, James Hicks, Joseph Hicks, Philip Roberts, Wm. Goff, Daniel Murfey, Josiah Floyd keep road and repair. Order Book 2, pg. 29 Pg. 194. James Murphey last from Great Britain, came into court and made oath that he imported himself and Isabel his wife into this colony and this is the first time of claiming his importation right. Feb. Court 1749. Order Book 2, pg. 106. Pg. 98. Polls: William Murphy 1; Nipper, Alex. 1; Nipper, James 1 Pg. 100. Tithe List - 1752. List of tithables taken in 1752 by Field Jefferson and names from lists of Richard Witton and Comellius Cargill who resided in that part of Lunenburg B. which became Mecklenburg b. in 1765. Bilbo, James; Bilbo, John; Samuel Harris, Stephen Wade, Charles Harris, David York, William Harris, Benjamin Murphey, William Murphey Pg. 157. Land grants: William Murphey, William Murphey Jr.: 2 - 460 acres; John Murphey Sr, Ben Murphey 4 197 acres. John Murphey 3 200 acres William Murphey 1 100 acres. (recheck these for meanings) MECKLENBURG CO., VA. MARRIAGES 1765-1810 by Elliott Pg. 92. Murphey, Wm., M.B. 08 May 1779 to Elizabeth Epps. Surety Isham Epps. Pg. 15. Bennet, Jordan to Nancy Murfey, M.B. 15 Dec 1795. Married 17 Dec 1795. 4/9/02 - from the files of: Mecklenburg VA Beverly Cunningham White