MISCELLANEOUS VIRGINA RECORDS (PART I) FILES OF BEVERLY WHITE Virginia Wills & Administrations 1632-1800 An Index of Wills Recorded in Local Courts of Virginia 1632-1800, and of Administrations on Estates Shown by Inventories of the Estates of Intestates Recorded in Will (and other) Books of Local Courts Compiled by: Clayton Torrence MURFEE Daniel Stafford 1705(i) Jno. Norfolk 1675(w) Richard Southampton 1782(i) Richard Southampton 1789(w) Simon Southampton 1796(w) MURFEY Patrick Shenandoah 1787(i) Simon Surry 1754(w) (see transcript) MURFFEY Bryant Westmoreland 1715(i) Elizabeth Westmoreland 1721(i) William Westmoreland 1719(i) MURFREE Sarah Isle of Wight 1742(w) Simon Southampton 1796(i) MURFREY John Isle of Wight 1721(w) MURPHEE James Southampton 1782(w) MURPHERY William, Jr. Isle of Wight 1715(i) MURPHEW Daniel Northumberland 1711(i) MURPHEY Jno. Halifax 1787(i) John Isle of Wight 1772(w) John Isle of Wight 1788(w) Margaret Northumberland 1771(i) Thomas Frederick 1750(i) Thomas Northumberland 1753(i) William Northumberland 1750/1(i) MURPHIE Darbie Northumberland 1748(i) MURPHREE James Southampton 1783(i) MURPHREY William Isle of Wight 1789(w) MURPHRY Michael Isle of Wight 1747(i) MURPHY Bridget Northampton 1734(i) Daniel Northampton 1741(w) Daniel Augusta 1752(a) Darby Frederick 1769(w) Henry Frederick 1753(a) James Westmoreland 1745/6(i) James Henrico 1794(i) Jno. Westmoreland 1742(w) Jno. Westmoreland 1750(w) Jno. Augusta 1764(i) Jno. Mecklenburg 1771(w) John Berkeley 1799(w) Maurice Westmoreland 1741(i) Michael Loudoun 1785(w) Samuel Amherst 1770(a) Sarah Isle of Wight 1787(w) Silvester Culpeper 1792(i) Thomas Bedford 1778(w) William Berkeley 1782(i) Colonial America, 1607-1789 VA Census Index Murphy, John Berkeley Dist. 1772 Rent Roll Murphy, John Berkeley Dist. 1777 Rent Roll Murphy, Valentn. Berkeley Dist. 1777 Rent Roll Murphey, Robert Botetourt Co. Mases Dist 1785 Tax List Murphey, Zachariah Culpeper Co. 1779 Murphy, Miles Fauquier Co. Leeds Manor 1770 Rent Roll Murphy, Miles Fauquier Co. Leeds Manor 1777 Rent Roll Murphy, Robert Frederick Co. 1782 Murphy, Pat Greenbrier Co. 1786 Tax List Murphy, Edward Halifax Co. 1782 Murphy, Edward Halifax Co. 1782 Census Murphy, James Halifax Co. 1782 Census Murphy, James Halifax Co. 1782 Census Murphy, John Halifax Co. 1782 Census Murphy, John Halifax Co. 1782 Census Murphy, William Halifax Co. 1782 Census Murphy, Hugh Hampshire Co. 1782 Murphy, James Hampshire Co. 1782 Murphy, William Hampshire Co. 1782 Murphy, William Hampshire Co. 1782 Murphy, David Harrison Co. 1782 Murphey, George Isle Of Wight Co. 1782 Slave Schedule Murphey, John, Jr. Isle Of Wight Co. 1782 Slave Schedule Murphy, John Isle Of Wight Co. 1782 Slave Schedule Murphy, William Isle Of Wight Co. 1782 Slave Schedule Murphey, John King George Co. Westmorland 1740 Rent Roll Murphy, William King George Co. 1782 Tax List Murphey, Denis Monongalia Co. 1782 Murphey, John Monongalia Co. 1782 Murphey, George Pittsylvania Co. 1782 Murphy, Anthony Princess Anne Co. W Upper Precinct 1783 Tax List Murphy, Nathaniel Princess Anne Co. E Lower Precinct 1783 Tax List Murphy, Sarah Richmond ----- Murphy, Charles Shenandoah Co. 1783 Tax List Murphy, Peter Stafford Co. 1768 Rent Roll Murphy, Peter Stafford Co. 1773 Rent Roll Colonial Soldiers of the South, 1732-1774, by Murtie June Clark d=discharged dd=died (this is presumed as no key as been located) Gooch's American Regiment 1739-1741 His Majesty's Ship "Windsor" Muster Book - Supernumeraries being officers and soldiers belonging to Col. Gooch's Regiment, borne for victuals only January 1740/1741 through May 1740/1741: . . . Private Anthony Murphey, discharged 31 May 1741, Jersey . . . His Majesty's Ship "Princess Caroline" Muster Book - Officers and Soldiers of Col. Gooch's Regiment, borne for victuals 16 Feb 1740, Capt. Martin's Company: . . . Serjeant Nich's Murphy, 09 Jun 1741, Boyne . . .Private Edw'd. Murphey 09 Jun 1741, Boyne . . . His Majesty's Ship "Orford" Muster Book: A List of Officers and Soldiers belonging to Col. Gooch's American Regiment 23 Jan 1740: . . . Soldier Fran's. Murphey, 28 Jun 1741, Hospital Ship . . His Majesty's Ship "Experiment" Muster Book. Supernumeraries being North American Soldiers belonging to Col. William Gooch's Regiment of Foot borne for victuals only by order of Vice Admiral Vernon, April 1740 to May 1744 . . . Private Thomas Murphey, R. 14 Jun 1742, Port Royal. . . His Majesty's Ship "Lyon" Muster Book . . . dated at Jamaica 20 Jan 1740/1741 through January-February 1742 . . . Arthur Murphy, Discharged 31 May 1741, Port Royal . . . His Majesty's Ship "Rippon" Muster Book. Supernumeraries Belonging to the First Battalion of Col. Gooch's Regiment of Foot, borne for victuals only by order of Sr. Chaloner Ogle, Rear Admiral of the Blue, Feb 1740 through Jan 1742: . . . Capt. Milburn's Co. . . . Soldier Hugh Murphy . . . His Majesty's Ship "Russell" Muster Book . . . 16 Feb 1740/1741: . . . Soldier Jno. Murphy, discharged 22 Jun 1741 . . .Thomas Murphy . . . His Majesty's Ship "Grafton" Muster Book . . . Aug 1742 to Oct 1742: . . . Serjeant Nic's. Murphy, discharged 25 Oct 1742, Dorsetshire . . . His Magesty's Ship "Prince of Orange" Muster Book, 08 Apr 1741: . . . Soldier Jno. Murphy . . His Majesty's Ship "Strafford" Muster Book . . . 14 Apr 1741: . . . Mich'l. Murphy . . . His Majesty's Ship "Boyne" Muster Book . . . Mar 1739/1740 to April 1740/1741 . . . Private John Murphy . . . His Majesty's Ship "Boyne" Muster Book . . . May and June 1741: . . . Private John Murphy . His Majesty's Ship "Thunder" Muster Book Feb 1741/1742: . . . Private John Murphy, departed 20 Feb 1742, Rippon . . . Virginia Militia Pay Roll of Captain Thomas Waggener's Company, Fort George, 21 Jan 1758: . . . Private John Murphew . . . Thomas Moss . . . Pay of the Virginia Regiment, commencing from the 29th day of May and ending 29th July 1754: . . . Robert Murphew 2.0.8 . . . Pay Bills of Capt. Andrew Lewis' Company 1754: . . . Private Robert Murphew 2.0.8 . . Virginia Association of Burgesses, Merchants, and Citizens (Fairfax VA) 22 Jun 1770 . . . Charles Murphey . . . Poll for Frederick County 11 Dec 1755, List of Voters: . . .Robert Cunningham . . . Darby Murphey . . .Silv'r Murphy . . . Return of Capt. Andrew Lewis' Company 09 Jul 1754 . . . Private Robert Murphy, left with the sick . . . Poll taken in Frederick County 24 Jul 1758: . . . Darby Murphey . . . Poll taken at the Election of Burgesses, Frederick County 18 May 1761: . . . Darby Murphey . . . Mich'l. Murphey . . . Robert Cunningham . . . A Necessary Roll of Captain Thomas Waggener's Company on the South Branch 04 Dec 1757: Items issued: Firelock, bayonets, cartridge boxes, cartridges, belts and frogs, coat, waitcoat, britches, hat, cockcade, shirt, shoes, stockings, stocks, shoe buckels, knee buckels, garter and buckets, haversack, knapsacks, blankets, combs, canteens, swords, sashes: Jo'n Murphey . . . Muster Roll of Captain Beverly Robinson's Company of Virginia Militia, for 60 days, commencing 25 Aug 1746-24 Oct 1746: . . . Private John Murphey . . . A Necessary Roll of Captain Thomas Waggener's Company 14 Sep 1757: . . . John Murphey . . A Necessary Roll of Captain (Thomas) Waggener's Company 1757-1758: . . . John Murphey . . Fairfax (column marked "Truro") 28 March 1765: . . . John Murphey . . . Thomas Moss . . . Wm. Triplet . . . A necessary Roll for Major Andrew Lewis' Company 29 Aug 1767: . . . Rob't. Murphey A Roll of the Officers and Soldiers who Engaged in the Service of this Colony before the Battle of the Meadows, July 1754, according to the returns made at Will's Creek 09 Jul 1754: Thomas Moss, Robert Murphey, Lewis' Company . . . Bounty Land Claims, Virginia Council 04 Nov 1773: . . . Robert Murphey . . . A Roll of the Officers and Soldiers who engaged in the service of the Colony before the Battle of the Meadows the 3d day of July 1754 - as taken from the Pay and Muster Rolls of those times: . . .Robert Murphey, enlisted 04 Mar 1754 . . . Thomas Moss, enlisted 21 Mar 1754 . . . A Pay Bill of the Detachment sent to Augusta under the Command of Captain Andrew Lewis, commencing from the 29th Jul and ending 29th Sep 1754: . . . Private Robert Murphey 2.0.8 . . Fairfax County Poll 11 Dec 1755, List of Voters: John Moss . . . Silvester Murphey . . Muster Roll of Captain Beverly Robinson's Company of Virginia Militia, for 60 days, commencing 25 Jun 1747-24 Aug 1747 . . . Thomas Murphey . . . Return of the Virginia Regiment of Foot, Commanded by Colo. George Washington, Cumberland Fort, 31 Jan 1756: . . . Private Robert Murphie . . . Pay Roll, Captain Peter Hog's Company, December 1756: . . . Private Robert Murphie . Muster Roll, Troop of Light Horse, Commanded by Captain Robert Stewart, Maidstone 11 May 1756: Private Patrick Murphy, 5'8", age 21, Pennsylvania, Weaver Pay Roll, Capt. Robert Stewart's Company, June 1756: . . . Private Patrick Murphy . . Roll of Capt. Robert Stewart's Troop of Light Horse, 30 Jul 1756: . . . Patrick Murphy, age 21, 5'8", Pennsylvania, Weaver, enlistment at Maryland . . . A Muster Roll of Capt. Robert Stewart's Company in the Virginia Regiment 01 Aug 1757: Patrick Murphy, age 23, 5'6", Ireland, Planter, drafted at King George. Return of Capt. Andrew Lewis' Company 09 Jul 1754: Private Robert Murphy, left with the sick . . . A Roll of ye Company ye Late Captain (Peter) Hog's List with Account of their State of Cloths, Arms, etc. 04 Aug 1757: . . . Robert Murphy . . . A Return of Major Andrew Lewis's Company Wanting Necessaries Sep 1757: . . . Robert Murphy . . . A Pay Roll of the Virginia Regiment from the Enlistment of each respective Man to the 29th of May 1754. According to an account in the possession of Mr. Carlyle, then Commissary: . . . Private Robert Murphy, enlisted 28 Feb 1754, L 3.0.0 . . . A Necessary Roll of Cloths wanting to Compleat that part of Major Lewis' Company, late Capt. Hog's, 27 Oct 1757: . . . Robert Murphy . . . A Return of Necessarys Wanting to Compleat the Different Corps in the Hospital at Reas Town 06 Oct 1758, of Col. George Washington's Regiment, Major Lewis' Company . . . Private Robert Murphy . . . A List of Balances Due from Sundrys on Account of their Claims to Land under the Proclamation of 1754: . . . Robert Murphy L 1.15.10 . . . Muster Roll of Capt. Beverly Robinson's Company of Virginia Militia for 60 days, commencing 14 Jun 1746-24 Aug 1746: . . . Private Thomas Murphy, enlisted 20 Aug 1746 . . . Muster Roll of Capt. Beverly Robinson's Company of Virginia Militia, for 60 days, commencing 25 Aug 1746-24 Oct 1746: . . . Private Thomas Murphy . . . Muster Roll of Capt. Beverly Robinson's Company of Virginia Militia, for 60 days, commencing 23 Oct 1746-24 Dec 1746: . . . Thomas Murphy . . . Muster Roll of Capt. Beverly Robinson's Company of Virginia Militia, for 60 days, commencing 25 Dec 1746-23 Feb 1747: . . . Thomas Murphy . . . Muster Roll of Capt. Beverly Robinson's Company of Virginia Militia, for 60 days, commencing 24 Feb 1747-24 Apr 1747: . . . Private Thomas Murphy . . . Muster Roll of Capt. Beverly Robinson's Company of Virginia Militia, for 60 days, commencing 25 Jun 1747-24 Aug 1747: . . . Corporal Thomas Murphy . . . Private Jno. Murphy . . . Muster Roll of Capt. Beverly Robinson's Company of Virginia Militia, for 60 days, commencing 24 Oct 1747-24 Nov 1747: . . . Private Thomas Murphy . . . Muster Roll of Capt. Beverly Robinson's Company of Virginia Militia, for 60 days, commencing 25 Oct 1746 - 24 Dec 1746: . . . Private Jno. Murphy . . . Muster Roll of Capt. Beverly Robinson's Company of Virginia Militia, for 60 days, commencing 25 Dec 1746 - 23 Feb 1747: . . . Private John Murphy . . . Muster Roll of Capt. Beverly Robinson's Company of Virginia Militia, for 60 days, commencing 24 Feb 1747 to 24 Apr 1747: . . . Private John Murphy . . . Recruiting certificate, signed by Robert Allen, Clerk, to Jno. Murphey, 29 Jun 1757 . . . Size Roll of Capt. Thos. Waggener's Company, at Fort Holland, on ye South Branch, Aug. 1757 . . . Jno. Murphy, age 24, 5'3", Ireland, Barber, enlistment at Bedford . . . VA County Court Records, by Crozier, Vol. VI Pg. 164. James Murphree and Eliz Bratt, Sept. 29, 1758, Norfolk Co, Va. Mar. bonds Pg. 155. Immigrants to Va; 2 Jan 1634 in "Bonaventure" - Tho Murfie Pg. 177. Va. Rev. Soldiers - Owen Murphy, private Contl line 3 years. Pg. 179. Return of Capt. Briggs. Ft. Pitt in actual service, Va. line: Michael Murphy, private Pg. 244. Patrick Murphy, private, continental line. 7 years service. Pg. 272. Halifax Co. Land Grants - Richard Murphey 1760, 400 acres. Pg. 302. Martin Murphy Sgt. Contl Line 3 yrs service. Pg. 23. Va. Rev. Soldiers: Murphy, Chas. Private, contl Line 3 years service. Pg. 26. Murfrey, John private, Contl Line 3 years service. License to go beyond the seas 02 Jan 1634: Thomas Murphie, age 20. Virginia Revolutionary Soldiers entitled to land warrants 30 Dec 1784 "shall be entitled to locate on any vacant lands reserved by an act of this assembly on the eastern side of the river Ohio. Murphy, John, private, Continental Line, 3 years service. Murphy, Michael, private, Capt. Bigg's Co. VA Line, Fort Pitt. Murphy, Patrick, private, Continental Line, 7 years service. VA Tax Records from VA Magazine of History and Biography; William & Mary College Quarterly; and Tyler's Quarterly, 1983: Poll Taxes Pg. 86. Frederick Co., Va 24 July 1758 for Col. George Wahington. #190. Darby Murphey Pg. 90. Pg. 90. For Col. Martin. Darby Murphy Pg. 426. Va Quit Rent Rolls - Isle of Wight, 1704. Wm. Murfry, 600 acres. Pg. 338. Slave Owners in Princess Anne Co, Va. 1704. Pg. 343. Wm. Murphey Pg. 442. Va Quit Rent Rolls, Isle of Wight, 1704, James Murphree Pg. 326. Tithables of Pittsylvania 1767. Wm. Murphy 1 tithe, 113 acres; Miller Doggett (adjoins). "Virginia Colonial Militia" by Crozier (1905) Lawrence Murphy, Sep 1758, Augusta VA Luke Murphy, Sep 1758, Bedford VA Richard Murphy, Sep 1758, Frederick VA Report of Capt. Lewis' Company of VA Regiment under the command of George Washington after the Battle of the Great Meadows. Report 09 Jul 1754, among those left with the sick was Robert Murphy. List of those in Capt. Lewis' Company who received His Excellency's bounty money: Robert Murphy (Fort Lewis later in Rockbridge VA). List of those in Capt. Lewis' Company of the VA Regiment 29 Jul - 29 Sep 1754: Pvt. Robert Murphy. Complete Book of Emigrants 03 Aug 1683 . . . apprenticed in Middlesex to go for four years to Maryland, by the (ship) Content, Mr. William Johnson: . . . Richard MURPHY of London, Merchant. 04- 06 Sept 1699 The following were apprenticed in Liverpool to Richard MURPHY to go to VA by the Lamb of Dublin, said Richard Murphy master . . . 15 Aug 1679 (someone or something shipped) by the Friendship, Mr. William MURPHY, from Barbadoes to New England. 06-08 Nov 1679 ...by the Hopewell, Mr. William MURPHY, from Barbados to Antigua. 12 Dec 1700. The following bound to Mr Daniel MURPHY to go to Virginia by the St. John the Baptist: followed by 19 names. 28 Jan 1712 - 24 Feb. 1712 Shippers by the Elizabeth and Ann, Mr. John Berdle, bound from Liverpool to Virginia: .... Daniel MURPHY .... 6 shippers in all. 08-09 Dec 1715 Shippers by Loyal Merchant, Mr William Park, Liverpool to VA:. ... Daniel MURPHY. AUGUSTA COUNTY (formed 1738 from Orange County) Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia Extracted from the Original Court Records of Augusta County 1745-1800 by: Lyman Chalkley 18 Nov 1752 - Alexr. and Wm. Sayers, Charles Sinclar and Humphrey Baker to appraise Daniel Murphy's estate, on Reed Creek. 16 May 1754 - James Murphy, child of Catharine Quin. 21 May 1754 - James Murphy, Sarah and Rebecca McGinas, children of Catharine Quins to be bound out, Catharine being a charge on the County. 21 Sep 1763 - Saml. McDowell qualifies admr. of John Woods. James McDowell qualifies Captain of Militia. Felix Gilbert qualifies admr. of John Murphy. Felix Gilbert qualifies admr. of John Williams. 18 May 1768 - John Murphy, a witness from Bedford. 19 Mar l773 - Zachariah Murphy, child of Mark Murphy, who is unable to support him, to be bound out. 18 Aug 1773 - John Murphy - runaway servant of Thomas Tate. 20 Jan 1777 - Administration of estate of John Douglas granted to Charles Campbell. Mary Murphy, next friend to deceased, appeared and relinquished her right. 20 Mar 1784 - John Bosler and Wm. Murphy returned no inhabitants. 16 Jun 1789 - John Murphy appointed guardian of John and Nancy Murphy, orphans of William Murphy. Aug 1767 - Hugh Murphy vs. Joseph How, Defendant at New River. Petition 28 May 1767, not found. Account, 1766: "To your promise to pay me for my right of my wife's dower in the tract of land sold you by Mathew French." Sep 1763 Gilbert vs Murphy. John Murphy living at Connalloges, near 41. 31 Oct 1782 Goaler's account: . . . James Murphy, suspected deserter. 27th March, 1798. John Murphy, Dr., to William Murphy's estate--Raising and schooling two of William's children, viz: Nancy and John Murphy. 1801--March 7, Daniel Murphy and John Aston, surety. Daniel Murphy and Margaret Aston, daughter of above John Aston. 1785, _____ __--By Saml. Shannon, V. D. M.: James Mulinx and Mary Arbocast; March 2d, John Montgomery and Sarah Hicklin; March 16th, James Murphy and Susanna Harper; March 29th, James Wilson and Elizabeth Hempenstall; April 11th, Cornelius Vanosdal and Jane Wilson; June 2d, Robert Givens and Margaret Elliott; April 20th, Abraham Gum and Priscilla Wade; July 4th, Thomas Tachet and Keterenah Dinnison; July 4th, James Davison and Sarah Dinnison. Carrier vs. Caldwell--O. S. 197; N. S. TO--Deed dated 10th March, 1812, by Richard Carryer and Catherine, his wife, of Rockingham, to David Caldwell. Conveys 107 acres, part of 180 acres patented to Michael Hanagan, 15th May, 1784, and by him devised to his daughter, Margaret Murphy, and granddaughter, Anne Rife, and by them with their husbands, Abraham Riff and James Murphy, conveyed to Richard Carryer, 21st August, 1910, in a place called the Forest. Recorded in Rockingham, September, 1812. 1781, January 2d.--William Miller's declaration of service in the Old Virginia Regiment. February 6th, John Bull's declaration of service as Captain in the Third Pennsylvania Regiment in 1758. March 6th, Nathaniel Sample, a soldier. April 3d, Christopher Trinkle, a soldier. May 1st, Thomas Owland, a soldier. August 7th, Charles Murphy, a soldier. Abstracts of Wills of Augusta Co., Va, County Ct., Will Bk. I 17 Nov. 1752. James Patton's bond as adm. Of Daniel Murphy. 21 Sept. 1763. Felix Gilbert's bond (with Benj. Estill) as adm. of John Murphy. 21 Nov. 1763, John Murphy's estate appraised by Thos. Stewart, Peter Wright. 3 April 1763. Settlement of said estate by Felix Gilbert, adm. To Peter Wright for bringing in the goods from Fort Young. March 1798. John Murphy, admr. to Wm. Murphy's estate, raising and schooling two of Wm. children, viz, Nancy and John. Bordon etc. to John Logan 262 acres of 92100, 1753. Same to Robert Lowery. Delivered John Murphy 19 Dec 1795 corner tract known as Wm. Smith's land, 412 of 92100. John McClenachan's estate in account with Alexander St. Clair, executor, 1774, July 14. Lazarus Murphy's account. 20 Aug 1776, Debts due estate of John Watson, Patrick Murphy. 23 May 1769. Thomas Ogle of Roan Co., NC, to Wm. Murphy 40L 67 acres on Little River, a branch of New River. Test: Wm. Fleming, Thomas Madison, Andrew Lewis, Robert Breckenridge, Israel Christian, Gent. BEDFORD COUNTY (formed 1753 from Albemarle & Lunenburg) Abstracts of Bedford County VA Wills, Book I Pg. 100 (522-526) John Bates. Accounts. Executor: William Read, dated from 1778. Mentioned: "1778 May 2 to sundries sold." (Last included items, prices and buyers' names. The following were buyers): James Bates; John Thompson, Joseph Cogswell, Samuel Thompson; Jacob Wade; Samuel Crockett; William Jones: John Murphy; Boume Price; William Howard; John Hook; Archa. Moon; Robert Alexander, many others. Pg. 83. (302-303): Thomas Murphey. Will. Dated: 13 March 1778. Loving wife Eliner possess and enjoy the plantation whereon I now live during her life. My son James the upper end of the plantation from where the old path generally known by Bunches path crosses the Branch next to the pine ridge and down said Branch to the mouth thence a straight line to strike the old line opposite to the head of the Branch between and John Dooleys. My son William all the land south of the path before mentioned he paying his two sisters when he comes of age Mary and Marget seven pounds 10 shillings each. My son Thomas all the land remaining by the before mentioned lines he paying his two sisters Mary and Marget seven pounds 10 shillings each when he comes of age. My son James pay each of his two sisters Mary and Marget seven pounds ten shillings each when he comes of age. My daughter Roseanna one cow. If after my just debts are paid there are any remainder of my movable estate it be equally divided among my six children. Executors: wife Elenor and Robert Field. Signed: Thomas Murfey. Note: Thomas signed with his mark which was a capital "O" Wit: D. Beard, George Dooley, Jonas Erwin. Proven: 22 June 1778 by oaths of George Dooley and Jonas Erwin. Executrix: Elanor Murphy. Security: James Brown and Jonas Erwin. Liberty being reserved for Robert Jos (x) Ellis L. S. mark Bedford County Militia, 1758 Transcribed from: Hening, William Waller 1820 The Statutes at Large; Being A Collection Of All The Laws Of Virginia, From The First Session Of The Legislature In The Year 1619. Volume VII. Franklin Press, Richmond, Virginia. September 1758 - 32d George II. CHAP. 1. An Act for raising the Sum of Twenty-five Thousand Pounds, for the better protection of the Inhabitants on the Frontiers of this Colony, and for other purposes therein mentioned. To Luke Murphy; George Adams; James Johnston (£0.7.0 each) To James Murphy; Luke Murphy; Charles Simmons (£0.8.0 each) Some Bedford VA Marriages: Burnett Murphy to Sally Durrett on 20 Dec 1841. Elanor Murphey to William French on 10 Jun 1779. Elijah Murphy to Emelia Bates on 20 Dec 1841. James Murphy to Margarett Hill on 28 Nov 1796. Jane Murphy to Lawson Bryan on 22 Jul 1839. Jeremiah Murphy to Nancy Hawkins on 29 Dec 1828. John Murphy to Katy Bates on 25 Apr 1770. John Murphy to Ruth Milan on 18 Feb 1797. John Murphy Jr. to Theodosha Turner on 30 Dec 1799. Margaret Murphy to John Humphreys on 22 Nov 1784. Nancy Murphy to Joseph Milan on 10 May 1821. Nixon Murphy to Frances Cosby on 02 Nov 1804. Pamelia Murphy to Zachariah Phillips on 31 Mar 1819. Samuel Murphy to Polley Leftwich on 14 Jan 1799. Samuel Murphy to Polly Thruston on 27 Mar 1817. Stephen Murphy to Lucy Baber on 23 Oct 1820. William Murphey to Isabella Rider on 21 Jan 1807. BERKELEY COUNTY (formed 1772 from Frederick County) (now West Virginia) Some Berkeley County Marriages - chronologically John Murphy to Mary English on 24 Jun 1788. Elizabeth Murphy to Alexander McMullen James Murphy to Phebe Wallingsford on 22 Oct 1789. Elenor Murphy to Alexander Dorney on 26 Jul 1794. John Murphy to Elizabeth France on 20 Oct 1795. William Murphy to Susannah Hail on 10 Jun 1797. William Murphy to Ann Sett on 24 Mar 1798. Lydia Murphy to Robert Dunn Jr. on 22 Jan 1801. William Murphy to Jane Kennedy on 08 Nov 1803. James Murphy to Elizabeth Snodgrass on 14 Nov 1803. Ephraim Murphy to Susannah Varley on 17 Feb 1804. Philip Murphy to Polly Clasby on 09 Oct 1804. David Murphy to Martha Thatcher on 28 Jul 1806. Dennis Murphy to Susan Trenton on 03 Oct 1807. Nancy Murphy to William Anderson on 27 Jun 1809. Elizabeth Murphy to Joseph Johnson on 26 Aug 1813. Jacob Murphy to Mary Lowman on 20 Apr 1814. Catherine Murphy to John Cashman on 14 Oct 1819. Sally Murphy to Caleb Garard on 21 Aug 1820. John Murphy to Jane Winning on 21 Feb 1832. Abraham Murphy to Catherine Compton on 07 Feb 1833. Eliza Murphy to Hugh Cunningham on 24 Dec 1833. Samuel Murphy to Lydia Johnson on 06 Mar 1835. Lydia Murphy to John Anderson on 08 Mar 1837. Rebecca S. Murphy to James Rooney on 16 May 1838. George W. Murphy to Jane Kennedy on 11 Jun 1838. William Murphy to Catherine Rutherford on 18 Sep 1838. Hannah Murphy to Thomas Herley on 13 Feb 1840. Philip Murphy to Catherine Johnson on 01 May 1845. Catherine Murphy to Dennis Schuhler on 16 May 1846. Harrison Murphy to Eveline Kennedy on 22 Mar 1847. Michael Murphy to Lydia Helferstay on 07 Jun 1847. Elizabeth Murphy to John B. Munn on 28 Aug 1849. Elizabeth Murphy to John B. Munn on 09 Jul 1847. Virginia Wills & Administrations 1632-1800, by Torrance William Murphy Berkeley 1782(i) John Murphy Berkeley 1799(w) Deed Book 5, p. 149: 20 Apr 1779 - John Murphy, for the love, good will and affection which he has for his brother, Valentine Murphy, a certain tract granted to said John Murphy 17 Jul 1766, 15 acres. 1787 Tax List "A" John Murphy Jr. self 1 0 0 9 16 Valentine Murphy self 1 0 0 4 6 Will Book 3, p. 267: 02 Oct 1799/23 Dec 1799. Last Will and Testament of John Murphy. Wife: Catherine. Children: John; Ephraim; Lida; Abraham; Jacob; Nancy, Elizabeth and Caty. "That the land shall be to raise and support the children till the youngest comes of age 16, then my wife Catherine to have 1/3 of the land. The balance to be divided between my children." Orphan Bond Book 2, p. 22: 22 Jun 1805 - George Robinson is bound to pay Jacob, Elizabeth and Caty Murphy, orphan children of John Murphy. William Murphy signed document. Children of: Ephraim Murphy and Susannah Varley Abraham Murphy c. 1805 Susan Murphy c. 1807 John Varley Murphy c. 1809 George W(ashington) Murphy c. 1811 Robert Murphy c. 1813 Elizabeth Murphy c. 1815 Harrison Murphy c. 1817 Joseph Murphy c. 1820. Children of Abraham Murphy and Catherine Compton: Rose Murphy c. 1834 Susan c. 1837 Ellen c. 1839 James c. 1841 Israel c. 1849 Samuel c. 1849 Jonathan c. 1856, m. Sarah Jane Keesecker. This line researched by Bonnie Keiser (BonnieB254@aol.com) BOTETOURT COUNTY (formed 1769 from Augusta County) THE VALENTINE PAPERS Vol. IV. Pg. 2229. Va. Land Office, Patents and Grants. Smith: Land Office. John Smith, David Richardson, Robert Sobo's representatives, Jacob Vanbram, John Baynes, James Towers, Andrew Fowler, Thomas Mapp, Robert Murphy, etc. 28,400 acres in Botetourt County, Dec. 1, 1773. CLAY COUNTY (formed 1858 from Braxton & Nicholas Counties) (now WV) The History of West Virginia, Old and New, Published 1923, The American Historical Society, Inc., Chicago and New York, Volume III, pg. 477-478: BENJAMIN F. MURPHY is a man of thought and action, and has demonstrated in many helpful ways his fine civic loyalty, with the result that his influence has been large and benignant in his home community, his native county and in connection with governmental affairs in West Virginia. He is essentially one of the most progressive and influential citizens of Clay County, and is a leading business man of the village of Clay, judicial center of the county. Mr. Murphy was born at Ivydale, this county, July 29, 1873, and is a son of Henry H. and Sarah J. (Dawson) Murphy, and he is a scion of one of the oldest and most honored families of what is now West Virginia. His great-great-grandfather, Patrick Murphy, was born and reared in Ireland, and upon coming to America became the first settler in the Elk River Valley of what is now the State of West Virginia. After having profited by the advantages of the public schools of his native county Benjamin P. Murphy became a student in the Concord State Normal School at Athens, West Virginia, where he well fortified himself for the pedagogic profession. For thirteen years he was a successful teacher in the schools of Clay County, and he has continued to retain a most lively and helpful interest in educational affairs. For a time ho was a teacher in a private school at Clay, or Clay Court House, which is still the railroad designation of the judicial center of Clay County. Mr. Murphy gained valuable magisterial experience by four years of effective service in the office of justice of the peace, and as county superintendent of schools for four years he gave a most able and progressive administration, besides which he was a member of the state grading board on teachers' licenses under the administrations of State Superintendents Miller and Shawkey. Thereafter he served one term as representative of his native county in the House of Delegates of the West Virginia Legislature, in which he made a characteristically excellent record, he having been chairman of the committee of education and a member of other important committees of the Lower House. At Clay he established the mercantile business which is conducted under the title of Murphy & Company and which is one of the important enterprises of the village. Mr. Murphy has had much of influence and leadership in the councils and campaign activities of the republican party in this section of the state, and he has been specially prominent in the furtherance of educational work and service in his home county, he having been the prime factor in the movement which resulted in the establishing of the Clay County High School, of which board he is the secretary. He is a director of the Elk Valley Bank at Clay and of the American Grocery Society in the City of Charleston, besides having other capitalistic interests of important order. He and his wife are zealous members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and for the past several years he has been Clay County secretary in connection with the International Sunday School Association. He is a past master of Clay County Lodge No. 97, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, and a past noble grand of Pisgah Lodge No. 180, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. On the 11th of January, 1892, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Murphy and Miss Emma F. Friend, and of the nine children of this union seven are living: Myrtle N. is the wife of Dr. Thomas H. Fast; H. Mark graduated from the high school and thereafter attended the Mountain State Business College at Parkersburg, and also the University of West Virginia; Victor B. graduated from the high school, was for two years a student in the University of West Virginia, and is, in 1922, attending the West Virginia Wesleyan College at Buckhannon; Maysel is attending the Clay High School; and the three younger members of the attractive home circle are Friend Paul, Benjamin C. and Mildred. CULPEPER COUNTY (formed 1748 from Orange County) Some Culpeper Marriages Anna Murphy to William R. Pinnell on 26 Nov 1799. Dennis Murphy to Sally Marshall on 11 May 1803. Elizabeth Murphy to Osborn McDonald on 27 May 1798. Elizabeth Murphy to Zadoch Sedwick on 23 Dec 1802. Frances Murphy to Mary Berry on 12 Mar 1803. Harriet Murphy to Copel P. Crutchin on 18 Mar 1850. James T. Murphy to Hellen M. Marshall on 11 Mar 1845. John Murphy to Sally Sedwick on 24 Dec 1805. Martin Murphy to Sarah Glass on 30 Nov 1786. Peter Murphy to Lucy D. Car on 01 Mar 1838. Rebecca Murphy to Edward Compton on 10 Jan 1799. Thomas Murphy to Elizabeth Edrington on 10 Mar 1810. Tax List MURPHEY, ZACHARIAH CULPEPER CO. 1779 Orange County Marriages: Zachariah Murphy to Lucy Atkins on 23 Mar 1801 Will of Courtney Norman of Brumphill Parish, Culpeper Co. Will Book B (1770-1783). Dated 14 Mar 1770; proven 20 Aug 1770. Legatees: Wife, Mary Norman. Sons: John Norman, Courtney Norman, Reuben Norman, Benjamin Norman, Ezekiel Norman, William Norman. Daughter: Amey Murphey. "Rest of estate equally amongst five youngest children." Exr: Thomas Jordan, Sebasten Hatter (?), Edwin Hickman. Wts: Edwin Hickman, James Hickman, Joseph Boggess. Account of Sale of Estate of Courtney Norman, dec'd. to 05 Nov 1771. Purchasers: . . . Richard Murffie . . . William Murffie . . . Miles Murffie . . . Miles Murphey . . . ESSEX COUNTY (formed 1692 from Old Rappahannock) At a Court held for Essex County 10 Mar 1703. Certificate According to Act of Assembly Granted to Mr. Francis Moore for two thousand & fifty acres of Land Due for the Importation of forty one persons into this Colony, by Name: . . . Edmund Murphey . . . FAUQUIER COUNTY (formed 1759 from Prince William County) Some Fauquier Marriages Abraham Murphy to Kitty Fletcher on 24 Jan 1832. David Murphy to Lydia Poe (or Roe) on 27 Dec 1797. Eliza S. Murphy to Richard B. Keeble on 11 Feb 1832. Jane Murphy to John Jones in 1797. John Murphew to Jane Waddell on 24 Sep 1781. Leander Murphy to Rose Duncan on 11 Feb 1789. Marshall Murphey to Susannah Bragg on 16 Mar 1812. Nancy Murphy to John Goff on 26 Sep 1808. Mrs. Nancy Murphy to John Willingham on 24 May 1804. Rosanna Murphy to Henry Lalor on 23 Dec 1833. Susanna Murphy to Oliver Thomas on 17 Nov 1801. Travers Murphy to Charlotte Campbell on 24 Feb 1806. William Murphy to Sally Bower (or Bowen) on 16 Nov 1790. William Murphy to Leanna Poe on 26 Oct 1792. FREDERICK COUNTY (formed 1739 from Orange and Augusta Counties) 1744 Frederick County Fee Book: Darby Murphey, assessed 38 pounds of tobacco. 1754 Frederick County Fee Book: Margaret Murphy, assessed 40 pounds of tobcco. Virginia Wills & Administrations 1632-1800, by Torrance Thomas Murphey Frederick 1750(i) Henry Murphy Frederick 1753(a) Darby Murphy Frederick 1769(w) Abstracts of Wills, Inventories & Administration Accounts of Frederick County, VA 1748-1800 by J. Estelle Stewart King, pg 29 MURPHY, Darby - 6 Apr 1768, Feb 1769 - Wife Elizabeth to have all the estate, dau Ann Tapp, grandson Lewis Turner, Darby Murphy Turner, son of Henry Turner and wife, Sarah, John Murphy Tapp, son of William and Ann Turner (??) Apprenticed boys, EDWARD and AUGUSTA JENNINGS to be free. Exrs: Henry Turner and William Tapp. Wit: John Andrews, Mary Andrews and EDWARD JENNINGS. Indenture This indenture made the 27th day of January 1762, witnesseth that William Murfee and Anne Murfee of Frederick Parish, in the county of Frederick, hath put and placed Samuel Murfee, a child of the said William Murfee and Anne Murfee his wife, to John Stephenson of the said parish and county, to serve him from this date until he shall arrive at the full age of twenty-one years, holding now three years, eight months and fifteen days old. This document goes on to say John Stephenson is to teach Samuel the Lord's prayer and the ten commandments and to read and write. Samuel Murfee (Murphy) was born May 12 1758 in Bullskin, Frederick County VA, the site of Bullskin, Fayette county PA today. This John Stephenson was the same Col. John Stephenson who was the half brother to Col. William Crawford who was burned at the stake by Indians in 1782. This was actually on Bullskin Creek or Run in what is now WV. The John Stephenson mentioned above was the half brother to Col. William Crawford who was burnt at the stake by the Indians in 1782. Becky Murphy Dahl (dahlhouse@earthlink.net) Some Frederick County Marriages - chronologically Elizabeth Murphy to Alexander McMullen on 12 Apr 1789. Susannah Murphy to Benjamin Jones on 11 Dec 1792. Anna Murphy to Samuel Doulman on 16 Feb 1794. Zachariah Murphy to Catherine Hoyle on 06 Dec 1795. Daniel Murphy to Mrs. Susannah Daugherty on 09 Nov 1797. Jane Murphy to Samuel Hogan on 20 Nov 1797. Polly Murphy to Thomas Rose on 07 Apr 1805. Ann Murphy to James Baker on 11 Dec 1815. Mary Murphy to Ely Dean on 08 Jun 1820. Nancy Murphy to Alexander S. Brown on 27 Feb 1828. Jemima Murphy to Joseph Thomas on 13 Aug 1829. Lucinda Murphy to George W. Garrison on 03 Dec 1829. Lewiza Murphy to Burkley Tumblin on 01 Oct 1831. Harriet Murphy to John Slightly on 21 Sep 1833. Mary Murphy to Elder Christy Sine on 25 Jun 1840. Nancy Murphy to Christy Sine on 25 Jun 1840. Daniel J. Murphy to Nancy Schrivner on 27 Dec 1843. Margaret Murphy to John Larrick on 15 Mar 1845. Mary Ann Murphy to David S. Hook on 09 Mar 1846. Parcina Murphy to Samuel S. Lockhart on 23 Apr 1850. LDS Records Daniel Murphy, born 03 Oct 1798 (also 1782); father: Hugh Murphy; Mother: Mary Beatty. GRAYSON COUNTY (formed from Patrick & Wythe Counties) Tombstone near Galax, Grayson Co. (posted to Murphy list by Leonard Chapel) Timothy Murphy 1745-1837 Boone's Co. Morgan's Rifles American Rev. War Born in Dublin, Ireland First Murphy in Grayson Co. VA James Murphy, b. ca 1802 Grayson Co., VA, son of John C. Murphy and Rebecca Jayne. No other information. James Monroe Murphy, b. 9/2/1849 Grayson Co., VA, married Sarah Ann Fowlkes. James A. Murphy, b. 8/3/1869 Grayson Co., VA, son of James M. Murphy and Sarah A. Fowlkes. He married Millie ??? Descendants of Meridith Freel Murphy MERIDITH FREEL MURPHY was born August 25, 1847 in Meadow Creek, Grayson Co., VA, and died June 15, 1927 in Meadow Creek, Grayson Co., VA. He married MARY CASSANDRIA TULBURT July 13, 1866 in Surry Co., NC, daughter of ??? TULBERT and CYNTHIA CALVERT. Notes for MARY CASSANDRIA TULBURT: From her obituary in the MINUTES OF THE 36TH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE LITTLE RIVER BAPTIST ASSOCIATION held with Big Springs Church, Grayson Co., VA, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3rd and 4th, 1930: "She numbered among her ancestry the first settlers of our country as her Grandfather, Joshua Tulburt, being one of the nineteen proprietors and land owners owning the land ceded by Maryland to the United States Government for the land on which Washington City is now situated as shown by the Commission appointed by Congress to investigate. Her mother being Cynthia Catherine Calvert, who was born September 18, 1810, being a granddaughter of the last Lord Baltimore, ruler and settler of Maryland." Children of MERIDITH MURPHY and MARY TULBURT are: i. ADANA TEXANA "TEXA" MURPHY, b. July 24, 1868, Grayson Co., VA; d. December 08, 1953, Waukegan Lake Co., IL; m. ROBERT HILL JOHNSON, May 04, 1898, Grayson Co., VA. ii. WARRICK FLEMING MURPHY, b. October 27, 1871, Grayson Co., VA; d. November 28, 1947; m. LILLY MAY KIRK, February 26, 1898, Grayson Co., VA. iii. STEPHEN F. MURPHY, b. September 24, 1875, Grayson Co., VA; d. September 27, 1875, Grayson Co., VA. HALIFAX COUNTY (formed from Lunenburg 1752) Virginia Tithables Pg. 8. Wm. Murphey 1765 poll Hance Hendrick 1765 poll Isham Hodges 1765 poll Pg. 12 Wm. Murphey 17 Jul 1765 Pg. 21 Hackley Warren James Murphy Jas Hendrick Jno. Warrin Will Echells Will Echells Jr List of Voters for Elections of Burgesses 1764 - 1769 Pg. 1 Danl Sullivant Pg. 19. James Murphey Pg. 5. Wm. Murphy Pg. 12. Wm Murphy 1785 Census: county persons bldgs other bldgs James Murphy Halifax 6 1 - John Murphy Halifax 5 2 10 John Murphy City of Richmond 2 (1782, age 22, chairmaker, had 1 slave & one not tithable. Wife Sarah, age 18) Index to Halifax County Land Warrants Richard Murphey, 1760, 400 acres. HALIFAX COUNTY, VA, WILL BOOK I , by Chiarito Pg. 7. Estate of James McEndrees, sale, Edward Murphy Pg. 101. Estate of Elisha Lacy, 27 Nov. 1781, appraisers: John Boram, Simon Holt, Wm. Murphey HALIFAX COUNTY, VA, WILL BOOK II, by Chiarito Pg. 24. (130) Will of Peter Rogers. Son: Armistead Rogers; his mother, Elizabeth Rogers; Alexander Harelson to have six months schooling at the expence of my estate. If son Alexander Rogers die without a lawfull heir the estate given him shall be sold after marriage or decease of my wife and money equally divided amongst my children then living. Exr/ wife Elizabeth Rogers; Nicholas Hopson, James Coleman & Archibald Murphey WD 22 Jan 1785 S. Peter Rogers. Wit. Jno Glass, John McMichial, Mary McMichial, David (O) McMichial WP 18 Aug 1785. Sec/William Hobson (Hico), George Wiley & Moses Fontaine. Whereupon the legatees by Robert Williams their attorney entered a caveatt against the proof of the foregoing will. Pg. 40. John Borum Inventory & Appraisement. (mostly negros) S/Moses Terry, William Murphey, George Combs. Returned 15 June 1786 Daniel Parker by his atty. Protests the legality of same. Pg. 40. Walter Robertson Estate Settlement. Thomas Hope, Admr. Names mentioned: Fran. Murphey for freight, many others. Date appears to be 3/15/5 15 March 1785? Pg. 49. (246) John Murphey Inventory & Appraisement 24 July 1787 Items listed: negros: Joe, Jack, Oliver, Lucy, Nan, Peter, Lue, Isaac, Gabriel, Rachel, Rody, Candes, Sarah; mares, colts, horses, cows, bulls, 3 feather beds & furniture, earthen ware, candlestand, flat iron, 2 looking glasses, chest, trunk & 5 chairs, I amooth bore gun, cotton wheel, flax, razor strop & hone, plantation tools, parcel pewter, mans saddle & womans. Ann Murphey & Edmd. King, Admrs. S/Jno. Wimbish, James Rice, Joseph Owen articles not present: negro, Tom, Silvy, I yoke work stears, 2 feather beds & furniture, 25 hd hogs. Ret. 20 Sept. 1787. Pg. 66. (need pg. 65 to see whose estate this was) Pg. 66 is a long list of people who were paid from the estate, among these were Archibald Murphey, Joseph Haynes and William Turner for cutting a horse. Date: 1787? Pg. 77. Wm Murphy purchaser at Edward Tuck sale, 1 Nov 1781 HALIFAX CO., VA DEEDS Pg. 3 7. (449) Bill of Sale. July 10, 1769. 1, James Murfy of Pittsylvania Co., for 5 shillings paid to me by Joseph Gill & Ann Murfy, H, sell in open market, 7 head of cattle, 2 feather beds & furniture, 2 pots, 3 dishes, 2 basins, 6 plates, & all other household goods. Signed: James Murphy. Wit - William Gill Jr, John Sullins, Peter Gill, John (X his mark) Carmichael. Rec. Apr 19,1770. Pg. 42. (20) Apr 6, 1770 from Thomas Wier of Halifax to Thomas Meriwether of Halifax, 700L, grants all that messuage or tenement (except quarter of an acre including the said Thomas Weir's graveyard, which is to be understood always hereafter excepted), south side Dan River, 614 acres, bounded by Meriwether, the North Carolina line, Hugh Kelly. Signed - Thomas Wier. Wit Spilsbe Coleman, Anthony Samuel, Luke Murphy, Robert Meriwether, William Meriwether. Rec. June 21, 1770. (is this the Luke Murphy that appears in Caswell records?) Pg. 5 3. (145) Mar 20, 1771. From Daniel Dean of Halifax to Seth Pettipoole of Halifax, 15L, lower side Hico River, bounded by Griffens Road, thence along the lines of lands devised by Hon. William Byrd Esq to Samuel Griffin, thence along his line to a tract of land laid off out of Byrd's tract for John Murfey, Howard Hurst, Pinsons Shoal Branch, Byrd's old line, Ralph Griffen, about I 00 acres. Signed: Daniel (- his mark) Dean. Wit: George Boyd Jr, Patrick Fitzgerald, Elisha Estes. Recorded Mar 21, 177 1. Pg. 58 (199) May 16,1771. From Richard Echols of Halifax to John Murphy of Mecklenburg Co, 200 L, south side Banister River, 250 acres, bounded by (trees). S/Richard Echols. Wit. None. Recorded May 16, 1771. Pg. 69 (31 1) Oct 12, 1771 from Seth Pettepool Sr of Halifax to Thomas Wiles of Halifax, 3 L on Hico Cr., bounded by Thomas Wiles, John Murphy, Robert Wall, John Griffin, Ralph Griffin, by computation 36 acres. S/Seth (X) Pety Pool. Wit: Nash (X) Glidewell, John Boyd, Robert Jones, Richard Griffin. Rec. Mar 19, 1772. Pg.87.(485) Oct 3O, l772 from Edmund Bentley of Halifax to John Murphy of Halifax, 50L, southside Banister River, 396 acres, bounded by Easly, Burch? S/Edmund (X) Bentley. Wit.Reuben Ragland, Thomas Lacy, John Pound, Elisha Lacy. Rec. Nov. 19, 1772. Deed Book 8. Daniel Dean of Halifax to Seth Pettipoole of Halifax, lower side of Hico River, bounded by Grifffens Road, thence along the lines of lands devised by Hon.William Byrd Esq to Samuel Griffin, thence along his line to a tract of land laid of out of Byrd's tract for John Murfey, Howard Hurst, Pinsons (cwh,Person??) Shoal Branch, Byrd's old line, Ralph Griffen , about 100 acres; signed: Daniel Dean.; witness: George Boyd Jr, Patrick Fitzgerald, Elisha Estes; 20 Mar 1771; recorded: 21 Mar 1771. Deed Book 8. Seth Pettepool Sr of Halifax Co. to Thomas Wiles (Wiley??) of Halifax Co., 36 ac on Hico Creek, bounded by Thomas Wiler, John Murphy, Robert Wall, John Griffin, Ralph Griffin; signed: Seth (X) Pety Pool; witness: Nash (X) Glidewell, John Boyd, Robert Jones, Richard Griffin; 12 Oct 1772 recorded: 19 Mar 1772 Halifax Co. Orphans/bound children 1760-62 August Ct. 1760: William MURPHY, also failing to render and account, as guardian of Keziah and Peniah SMITH. Sept. Ct. 1760: William MURPHY, guardian of Keziah & Peninah SMITH, orphans of Gideon SMITH, dec'd, returned an account of said ward's estate. Some Halifax County Marriages Betsy Murphy to William Beal on 02 Mar 1785. Daniel Murphy to Eliza Moore on 14 Jan 1847. Dotice Murphy to Robert Hubbard on 20 Dec 1825. Edward Murphy to Nancy Richardson on 27 Jan 1800. Sur: Henry Burge. Wts: Francis Spalden. Edward Murphy to Polly Adams on 05 Jul 1803. Elender Murphy to Thomas E. West on 21 Oct 1817. Elizabeth Murphy to George Godley on 10 Nov 1807. Frances Murphy to Thomas Brady on 21 Dec 1790. Francis Murphy to Mary King on 05 Dec 1792. James Murphy to Sally Ford on 07 Dec 1796. Sur: John Murphy. Married 09 Dec by Rev. Hawkins Landrum. James Murphy to Mary A. Haynes on 09 Dec 1823. Jesse Murphy to Ruth Shelton, d/o Jonah Shelton who consents, on 11 Jun 1792. John Murphy. Married 14 June by Rev. Hawkins Landrum. John Murphy to Sally Brown on 21 Dec 1790. Sur: Martin Brown. Sally signs her own consent. John Murphy to Mary (Polly) Robertson on 29 Jul 1800. Sur: Josiah Robertson. Married 07 Aug by Rev. Hawkins Landrum. John Murphy to Elizabeth Hodges on 07 Jan 1831. Joseph Murphey married Leanner Oen on 4 April 1794 Nancy Murphy to Elias Sutherlin on 12 Nov 1792. Patty Murphy to James Wills on 14 Oct 1790. Peggy Murphy to George Borum on 04 Feb 1783. Polly Murphy to James Wills on 17 Apr 1793. Sally Murphy to Thomas Dillon on 24 Sep 1792. Sally Murphy to Sutton Coleman on 23 Dec 1811. Sarah Murphy to Josiah Chaffin on 27 Feb 1832. Sistyry Murphy to Timothy Lax on 21 Nov 1786. Thomas Murphy to Lucy Coleman on 15 Jan 1831. William Murphy to Mildred Hickman on 22 Jul 1784. Married by Rev. Nathaniel Hall. William Murphy to Temprence Brown on 10 Nov 1830. William Murphy to Martha J. Hodge on 27 Jan 1840. HAMPSHIRE COUNTY (formed 1753 from Frederick County) Historical Records of Old Frederick and Hampshire Cos. VA Mahlon Gore owned a country store in upper Back Creek Valley, at Gore, Frederick County VA. Names of local residents who obtained credit in 1849 . . . Thomas Murphy . . . Jefferson Murphy . . . Frederick County Indentures, Guardian and Apprentice Bonds: Murphy, Sylvester, was born on 24 Jan 1794, in Frederick County VA. He was bound to William Ball to learn the hat-making trade. His father, John Murphy, was deceased prior to 24 Jan 1812, when the indenture was dated in the Frederick County VA court. Murphy, Silverton, son of John Murphy, deceased, was born on 24 Jan 1794. In May 1812 he was bound to William Ball to learn the trade of hatter. Cowgill, Ewing, son of Elisha and Martha (Ewing) Cowgill, was born on 22 Jul 1769, and died circa 1842 in Hampshire County VA. His wife was Susannah Buzzard, who was a daughter of Frederick and Susannah (Buckwalter) Buzzard. They lived in the Bloomery District of Hampshire County VA. Susannah died prior to 1819, proven by the fact that she was deceased when her father's estate was settled. The estate papers listed only six heirs . . . Elizabeth Cowgill married John Murphy on 03 Jul 1819 . . . Gill, Dolly, daughter of Spencer and Nancy Walker, was born in Loudoun County VA in 1803 and died in Hampshire County W.VA on 19 Oct 1880 . . . Their Bible records lists these children: Mariah Jane Gill was born on 20 Mar 1828 and died on 07 Nov 1891 Her first husband was William (Doc) Moreland, son of William and Sarah (Murphy) Moreland Hockman, Issac, was boprn 28 Sep 1854 and died on 14 Oct 1924. His wife, Annetta Murphy, was born on 29 Jun 1856 and died 03 Jun 1931 Larrick, Frederick, son of Casper and Elizabeth (Sundown) Larrick was born in 1783 and died in 1861. He married Elizabeth Secrist (1780-1870) . . . their children . . . John Larrick was born 04 Nov 1816 and died 1892. He married Margaret Murphy, born circa 1821. Light, John W. was murdered on 05 Nov 1844, by Robert W. Baker who knifed him in front of the residence of David Davis, in Frederick County VA. Jacob Heironimus, a JP asked constable John Giffin to summon a jury to make an inquisition. Members of the jury were . . . Hiram Murphy. Murphy Bible Record: Benjamin Fowler Murphy, born 26 Apr 1783; Susan Murphy, born 06 Apr 1786; John Murphy, born 23 Dec 1789; Rebecca Murphy, born 06 Jan 1792; Barrick Murphy, born 05 Jan 1794; Elizabeth Murphy, born 27 Jan 1796; Martha Murphy, born 24 Jul 1798; Robert Murphy, born 25 ??? 1802; and Priscilla Murphy, born 24 Feb 1804. The above names are presumed to be siblings, were found on a Family Record loose page. Names of parents were not given on that page. Also included in same Bible record was: Jeremiah Reid died 14 Aug 1827 . . . Tombstone Inscription: Murphy, James, was born on 13 Nov 1750 and died on 21 Mar 1799. He was buried on a farm about three miles from Green Spring, Hampshire County. Poston, Richard, son of Col. Elias and Rebecca (Cheshire) Poston, was born in 1790 in Hampshire County and died in Athens County OH in 1863. He married (1) Elizabeth Thompson, allegedly killed by runaway horses in Hampshire County VA; (2) Malinda (Murphy) Brammel; and (3) Mary Cool, daughter of Herbert and Ann (Sebring) Cool. Reid, Jeremiah, died 14 Aug 1827. Jane Reid died 05 Oct 1868, aged 81 years, 11 months. Presumably, Jane was Jeremiah's wife. Anderson Reid/Read died 28 May 1899. On same Bible page was a list of Murphy siblings, born from 1783 to 1804, with notation at a later date "unkles and aunts of Anderson Read." One hypothesis is that this Jeremiah Reid belonged to the Timber Ridge Reid families. Schrivner (Scrivenor), William, was born in 1793 and died on 02 May 1879. His wife, Elizabeth Coe, was born in 1790 and died in Oct 1852 at High View. They were buried in the Trone Methodist Church Graveyard, on Timber Ridge . . . . Nancy Scrivner is married to Jefferson Murphy . . . Sine, The Rev. Christy, son of William and Margaret (Christy) Sine, was born in York County PA on 05 Jul 1798 and died in Frederick County VA on 14 Apr 1858. His first wife was Margaret Kackley . . . Both she and Christy were buried in the Timber Ridge Christian Church cemetery on Tiber Ridge W. VA side. Next Christy married Nancy Murphy, daughter of Thomas Murphy on 25 Jun 1840. She was born on 11 Mar 1815 and died on 15 Nov 1851. His third wife . . . 1784 Census, Hampshire County persons bldgs other bldgs Gabriel Murphey 2 1 - James Murphey 9 1 3 William Murphy 5 - 2 William Murphy 4 - 1 Some Hampshire County Marriages: Daniel Murphy to Phoebe Davis on 28 Jan 1839. Frances Murphy to Jane Ernholt on 03 Oct 1822. Hugh Murphy to Mary ---- on 11 Jun 1828. Margaret Murphy to John McRobie on 06 Dec 1839. Biographical and Historical Souvenir For the Counties of Clark, Crawford, Harrison, Floyd, Jefferson, Jennings, Scott and Washington, Indiana; John M. Gresham & Co., Chicago Printing Co., 1889 - pp 102-103WILLIAM MURPHY (deceased) was born January 9, 1809, in Hampshire county, Va., and was a son of John and Sally (Miller) Murphy, the former a native of "Auld Ireland," and the latter of Virginia. Her grandfather, Henry Miller, came to this country with William Penn, and at one time owned a farm on which the city of Philadelphia now stands. (see Floyd Co. IN) Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement of VA; Vol 2, pp 60-67; by Chalkley Murphy vs. Taggart, Admr.--O. S. 11; N. S. 4--Bill filed in Hampshire, 18th May, 1793. On 1st September, 1782, Francis Taggart leased a tract of land from James Murphy until Robert French, a child of James's wife by her first husband, came of age. James went to Ireland to transact some business. James's wife was Mary. Murphy and Taggart were kinsmen. April, 1796, abates by death of complainant and revived in name of Lucy Taggart & Edward Dyer, Admrs. Decree 18th June, 1799, in favor of Patrick Baker & Lucy, his wife, late Lucy Taggart. Calendar of Virginia State Papers, pg 487, 20 Sep 1788. "And. WODROW to Governor RANDOLPH. Informs him that James MURPHY, who was appointed Searcher for this place (Romney) is about to remove to the Western Waters, and begs leave to recommend a Mr. William JACOB to be appointed in his place. Will readily undertake to be responsible for his conduct, as he has every reason to believe him to be a person of strict integrity, &c. Is of opinion that such an officer is necessary here, and is pretty certain the duty will be strictly attended to by Mr JACOB." Enclosed is the commision of MURPHY, as Searcher, on which his resignation is endorsed. Henings Vol XIII, pg 90, Laws of VA, Chap LXXI, Passed the 4th of Dec 1789. "An act for appointing trustees to the town of Romney, in the county of Hampshire and for adding trustees to the town of Louisville, in the county of Jeffferson. Sect 1. Be it enacted by the Gneral Assembly, That Isaac PARSONS, Isaac MILLER, Andrew WODROW, Stephen COLVIN, Jonathan PURSELL, Nicholas CASEY, WIlliam MCGUIRE, Perez DREW and James MURPHY, gentlemen, shall be and they are hereby constituted and appointed trustees of the town of Romney, in the county of Hampshire; and that they or any five of them shall have the power and authority to settle all disputes relative to the lots in the said town, and also to open and clear the streets and lanes in the said town, agreeable to the original plan and survey thereof." Goes on to Sect 2 for Louisville. HANOVER COUNTY (formed 1720 from Kent County) HARRISON COUNTY (formed 1784 from Monongalia County) (now WV) Abstract of Deed Book 1 6 Aug. 1784. Jane RALSTON, wife of James RALSTON, deceased, appoints her brother David HENDERSON to settle the estate. Wit: James LACKY, John MURPHY. (Harrison co., WV Deed Book 1, p. 570.) 1774 Payroll List, Lord Dunmore's War Daniel Murphy, 78 days service. [1777 signed petition for formation of a new county from Augusta encompassing Harrison co. area (6)]. John Murphy, 132 days service [1775 made improvements on Andrew Davisson Run & Hughes River(1)]. HENRY COUNTY (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, Vols. I & II Pg. 40. Archibald Murphy witnessed 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. ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY (formed 1634 - original shire) Wills and Administrations of Isle of Wight, Virginia 1647-1800 Perkins, Edward: Leg. William Murphy, Sr., reversion to his son William, if he pay John Lawrence and John Jordan; James Tynes the son of Nicholas Tynes; Margaret Murphy, daughter of William Murphy. Ex., William Murphy, Sr. D. 22 Aug 1686. R. 09 Dec 1686. Wit: Thomas Davis, Thomas Oglethorphe, John Wilkinson. Perkins, Edward: By will appointed William Murfrey, Ex. 09 Dec 1686. Cullen, Thomas: Appraisal taken by William Mayo, William Smealy, William Murphy, Francis Bridle. Robert Lawrence and Jeremiah Exum presented the account of the estate. R. 23 Oct 1689. Allen, Henry: Appraisal presented by Thomas Bullock. Appraisers, Jacob Durden, Simon Everett, Will Murfree. 09 Jun 1695. Eldridge, Samuel: Leg. son William; son Samuel; daughter Elizabeth; daughter Martha; son William to my loving friend Murfrey; son Samuel to my brother in law William Hook; daughter Martha to Elizabeth Gayner, if she should die before said daughter is 16, to her daughter Mary Gainer. Exs., friends William Hook and Roger Tarlton. D. 09 Apr 1709. R. 02 May 1709. Bridell, Francis: Leg. daughter Mary Denson, wife to John Denson; grandson Francis Hampton, land adjoining Wm. Murfrey and Thomas Gale; daughter in law Elizabeth Sikes; grandchildren, John, William, Francis, James, Hampton; wife Mary. Wife Extx. D. 05 May 1712; R. ??? Wit: William Kerle, Roger Tarlton, Sr., Roger Tarlton, Jr. Beele, Benjamin: Appraisal by Jacob Darden, William Murfey, John Watts and Robert Smelly. Signed Martha and Benjamin Beele. 27 Apr 1713. Asque, John: Appraisal by Thomas Gale, John Neavil, Michael Murfrey and Richard Mathews. Signed Catherine Asque. 24 Jan 1714. Holladay, Anthony: Leg: son Jonas; daughter Sarah Murphrey; son in law Jonas Knott and Mary his now wife, granddaughter Elizabeth Holladay; grandson Joseph Holladay, part of the land I bought of brother Marshall; grandson Anthony Covington Holladay, son of Lemuel; granddaughter Catherine Murphery; children of son Lemuel decd.; children of son Joseph decd.; children of daughter Sarah Murphery; daughter Mary Knott; grandson William Knott. Exs. son Jonas and grandson Anthony Covington Holladay. D. 03 Jan 1718; R. ?? Wit: John Yeates, James Knott, Jr., Thomas Burrage. Askew, John: Dying intestate, administration requested by his relict, Bridgett. Security, John Nevill, William Murfrey. Darden, Jacob: Leg. son Stephen land in Wainoke Neck; son John; son Benjamin; son Jacob; son Samuel; son Henry; the daughter of Thomas Giles, my daughter's child; son Joseph. Exs., wife Ann and son Jacob. D. 14 Apr 1717. R. 22 Jun 1719. Wit: William Murfrey, Sarah Murfrey, Charles Roberts. Murphery, William: Account estate, to the widow's third, to be paid the four orphans. Signed by Barnabie and Mary McKinnie. 22 Feb 1719/20. (note: see Bertie NC notes) Kirle, William: Leg. eldest son William Kirle, the son of Margaret Cobb, daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Cobb; to my son Robert Kirle, the son of Margaret Cobb, daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Cobb; wife Ellinor; my _______ to wit., George, William and Joseph the sons of _____, when their mother Elianor marries again; my son William Kirle, the son of Elioner Kirle. Wife, Extx. D. 24 Dec 1719. R. 28 Nov 1720. Wit: Michael M. __________, John Murphrey, Sarah __________. Murphry, William: Leg. son Micaell, the land I purchased of Robert Hooks and of Joseph Darden; son John; wife Sarah; son William; daughter Catherine; daughter Margaret Lawrence; daughter Elizabeth Farrow (?); daughter Elinor Kirle; daughter Sarah; daughter Ann. Exs., sons Michael and John Murphry. D. 14 Nov 1717. R. 26 Jun 1721. Wit: Roger Tarleton, Jr., Joseph Tarleton, William Tarleton. Murphry, William: Appraised by Jacob Darden, John Pope, Richard Pope, Thomas Gale. Signed by Michael and John Murphry. R. 24 Jul 1721. Braswell, Richard: Leg. son Richard; son Robert; son Valentine; son Jacob; son John; daughter Martha Murfrey; daughter Ann Strickland; daughter Jane Williams; granddaughter Susannah Braswell. Ex., wife Sarah. D. 28 Jul 1724/25. Wit: Edward Powers, Sr., Edward Powers. Exum, Ann: Leg. daughter Elizabeth; granddaughter Katoren Godwin; grandson Jeremiah Lawrence; grandson Exum Scott; granddaughter Ann Murfry; grandson Richard Exum Outland; daughter Mary Mackquinny; daughter Jane Outland; daughter Mourning Scott and her children; daughter Christian Norsworthy; my deceased daughter Sarah's children. Ex. son-in-law William Scott. D. 03 Feb 1726/27. R. 27 Mar 1727. Wit: Thomas Sikes, James Denson, Henry Sanders. Cooke, Isack: of Newport Parish. Leg. brother John Cooke; sister Bridgett Rogers; sister Mary Stringer; to Roger Nevill. Ex., Roger Nevill. D. 06 Mar 1727/28. R. 25 Mar 1728. Wit: Jacob Darden, John Murfrey, John Sikes. Cooke, Isaac: Appraised by John Garner, John Marshall, Michael Murfree. Signed Roger Nevill. R. 24 Jun 1728. Tarleton, Roger: Appraised by Thomas Gale, Jr., Jacob Darden, Michael Murphrey. R. 28 Jul 1729. Nevill, John: Leg. daughter Penelope; daughter Elizabeth; daughter Martha; daughter Elenora; daughter Florence; daughter Mary; daughter Patience; daughter Sarah; daughter Ann. Exs., wife and son John Nevill. D. 30 Sep 1726. R. 27 Jul 1730. Wit: John Marshall, Mick'l Murfrey, John Garrey. Everett, Samuel: Appraised by Michael Murphrey, Jacob Darden, Thomas Gale, Jr., Benjamin Beal. Ordered 25 Jan 1730. R. 3 Feb 1730/31. Sykes, Thomas: Appraised by Jacob Darden, Mick'l Murfee, Robert Eley. Signed Elizabeth Sykes. Ordered 22 Mar 1730. R. 26 Apr 1731. Hampton, John: of the Lower Parish. Leg. brother Francis Hampton; to John, the son of Francis Hampton; to Martha Hampton; to Mary Hampton; to John, the son of Michael Murphry; to Rachel, the daughter of Thomas Hampton; to Sarah Simmons, my sister; to John Hole; my wife Ann and at her death to go to Benjamin Hampton, if without heirs, reversion to John Hampton. D. 19 Feb 1735. R. 22 Mar 1735. Wit: Thomas Gale, Thomas Bullock, Jacob Powell. Roberson, Jonathan: Leg. wife Elizabeth, reversion at her death, to her daughter Mary Whitfield; to my cousin James Roberson, if he serves out his indenture. D. 22 Mar 1736/37. R. 27 Jun 1737. Wit: William Murfee, James Davis. Murfree, Sarah: Leg: son William; daughter Ann, daughter Catherine Bryan. Ex., son William Murfree. D. 26 Dec 1740. R. 26 Apr 1742. Wit: John Daughtry, William Daughtry. Murfree, Sarah: Inventory returned by William Murfree. R. 23 Aug 1742. Murphry, Michael: Leg. son John; daughter Elizabeth Dixon; daughter Mary; daughter Sarah; daughter Elender; grandson Michael Murphry. Ex., son John Murphry. D. 02 Jul 1743. R. 14 May 1747. Wit: John Garner, B. Beal. Neaville, Elizabeth: Leg. daughter in law Mary Sikes; granddaughter Mary Sikes; daughter in law Rachel Wainwright; to Amy and Ann Wainwright; to daughter in law Mary Neaville; to granddaughter Elizabeth Neaville; granddaughter Rachel Nolleboy; granddaughter Elizabeth Garner; granddaughter Sarah Murphry; granddaughter Elinor Everett; daughter Sarah Carter; son Francis Hampton; daughter Mary Marshall; son in law James Marshall. Ex., son in law James Marshall. D. 21 Sep 1747. R. 03 Oct 1747. Wit: John Marshall, Jacob Darden, John Everitt. Bracey, Elizabeth: Estate appraised by John Baldwin, John Murfrey, John Garner. Signed Mathew Jordan. R. 05 Oct 1752. Council, Susannah: Leg. daughter Susannah; daughter Christian Daughtry; daughter Mary Brantley; son Joshua; daughter Martha Fowler; daughter Lucy Johnson; daughter Ann Lawrence; son Charles; son Michael; granddaughter Selah Council; grandson Willis Council; granddaughter Sarah Lawrence; son Hardy. Exrs. son Charles and Joshua Council. D. 19 Apr 1756. R. 06 Oct 1757. Wit: William Murphree, Robert Johnson. Gale, Thomas: Appraised by William Pass, John Murphy, Jr., George Hall. Signed, John Marshall. D. 07 Feb 1760. R. 03 Apr 1760. Bullock, John: Appraised by John Marshall, John Murfree, Jr., Thomas Smelley. Ordered ___ Mar 1762. R. 06 Aug 1762. Applewhaite, Arthur: Appraised in the County of Southampton by Richard Murfree, William Williams and William Edwards. R. 07 May 1767. Murphey, John: Leg. son John; son Charles, wife Sarah; son William; grandson Lemuel Murphey; daughter Frances Fathera; granddaughter Fanny Fatheree; daughter Ann Murphey; son Michael; daughter Elizabeth Darden; daughter Sarah Chestnutt; daughter Mary White; daughter Jane Butler; daughter Elenorah Clenney (McClenney?). Exs., wife and son John Murphey. D. 06 Dec 1769. Re. 05 Mar 1772. Wit: John Marshall, Mathew Jordan, Hannah Jordan. Lawrence, John: Leg. wife Martha, the plantation bought of Joseph and Joshua Tarleton, and land bought of John Bullock; son Ricks; daughter Elizabeth Pretlow; son John my land in Nansemond County; son Robert, the land bought of Frizzell; daughter Mary Newby my land bought of Jacob Darden and Nicholas Murphey. Exs. wife Martha and son John Lawrence. D. 30 Mar 1772. R. 07 May 1772. Wit: Josiah Jordan, Thomas Jordan, Robert Abram. Hutchins, Francis: Leg. son Jesse; son Moses; grandson Jesse Hutchins; daughter America Booth; wife Sarah. Exs., sons Jesse and Moses Hutchins. D. 03 Sep 1773. R. 07 Apr 1774. Wit: Robert Babb, Evans Murphrey, John Baldwin. Security Jethro Gale, John Coggan. Mathews, Samuel: of Newport Parish. Leg. wife Sarah; son John; son Richard; to all my children. Exs., son Richard Mathews and Jethro Gale. D. 07 Apr 1773. R. 03 Jan 1782. Wit: Jethro Gale, John Garnes, John Murphry. Security, John Gale. Murphry, John: Account estate, examined by John S. Wills, Jethjro Gale. Signed Sarah Murphry. R. 07 Jul 1785. Murphry, Sarah: Leg. George Murphry. Ex., George Murphry. D. 13 Dec 1785. R. 04 Jan 1787. Wit: Matthew Jordan, Charles Murphry, William Murphry. Murphry, Sarah: Appraised by Thomas Newby, William Meer(?), Mathew Jordan. R. 01 Feb 1787. Murphry, John: Leg. wife Patience; son Lemuel; daughter Sarah Pinner. Exs., wife and son Lemuel Murphry. D. 03 Jan 1788. R. 05 Jun 1788. Wit: Thomas Newby, Thomas Jordan, Stephen Butler, _______ Chapman. Security, Jacob Darden. Murphry, William: Leg. wife Mary and the children I had by her; to son Charles, the plantation on which my mother now lives; son Dempsey, son Jesse. Exs., sons George and Charles Murphry. D. 06 Jan 1788. R. 03 Apr 1789. Wit: Fairfax Fatherlie, Francis Fatherlie, John Phillips. Security, Michael Murphry. Murphry, John: Account estate, examined by John S. Wills, Thomas Smelley, Thomas Newby. Signed Lemuel Murphry. R. 02 Jul 1789. Strickland, Elizabeth: Account estate, examined by Emanuel Wills and Francis Boykin. Money received of John Murphry, administrator of her father's estate. Signed, John Phillips. R. 06 Apr 1790. Raphon, Rhoda: Leg. daughter Mary Pinner Ramphon; cousin Obadiah Bullock; cousin John Bullock; Moses Hutching and his wife Mary to take my daughter. Ex., Thomas Newby. D 09 Jul 1790. R. 04 Oct 1790. Wit: James Pinner, Lemuel Murphry, Sarah Powell. Security, Michael Murphry. Hampson, Benjamin: Leg. son Francis; son Elijah, daughter Tabitha; daughter Martha; wife. Exs. sons Francis and Elijah Hampton. D. 07 Jun 1793. R. 01 Sep 1794. Wit: Thomas Smelley, Thomas Jordan, Thomas Gale. Security, Lemuel Murphry. Phillips, John, Sr.: Leg. son Mark; son Joel; son Benjamin; son John; wife Selah; son Thomas; son Jesse; son Drury; daughter Elizabeth Murphry; daughter Lucy Milner; daughter Sarah; daughter Selah; daughter Lucy Phillips. D. 29 Nov 1794. R. 05 Jan 1795. Exs., wife and son John Phillips. Wit: Emanuel Wills, Jacob Edwards, Nancy Edwards. Security, Michael Murphry. Hampton, Benjamin: Appraised by Thomas Smelley and Lemuel Murphry. R. 05 Jan 1795. Edwards, Jacob: Leg. son Jesse; daughter Nancy, daughter Rebecca; daughter Elizabeth; daughter Lucy; wife Rebecca. Exs., wife and Michael Murphry. D. 31 Mar 1795. R. 06 Jul 1795. Wit: Willis Babb, Bolin Copeland, Elizabeth Murphry. Security William Brock. Jordan, James: Leg. wife Mary, daughter Sally, son Robert, daughter Mary. Extx., wife Mary Jordan. D. 31 Jan 1796. R. 06 Jun 1796. Wit: Thomas Hall, George Murphry, Nicholas Goodson. Security, James Morris. Fatherly, Francis: Leg. daughter Ann Bowen; daughter Mealy; son Mexico; son Frederick; son Fairfax; daughter Lavisha; granddaughter Elizabeth Moody. Ex., son Fairfax Fatherly. D. 10 Dec 1796. R. 02 Jan 1797. Wit: John Murphry, Charles Murphry. Security, John Murphry. Daughtry, Mary: Leg. son Joshua; daughter Charlotte; daughter Salley Butler. Ex., friend Jacob Johnson. D. 06 Aug 1800. R. 06 Oct 1800. Wit: Francis Murfree, Mills Beal, William Powell. Security, Francis Murphry. Seventeeth Century Isle of Wight VA Bacon's Rebellion (from Reba Murphey 7/98) Pg 160. Grievances of the poor but loyal subjects of Isle of Wight County VA: Signers: . . . Wm. (WH) Murphey 15 Oct 1677. Pg 228. Joseph Holladay was the father of Anthony and John Holladay. This Anthony married Easter, d/o Richard Wilkinson. Samuel, who died in 1716, was the father of Anthony Covington Holladay who wit. Mary Marshall's will in 1732. Anthony Holladay, the Burgess, also had two daughters, Mary, who married James Knott of Nansemond, and Sarah who married William Murphry . . . Then: Wm. Murphry who married Sarah Holladay made his will in 1721. He left several sons (see will????). His daughter, Catherine, married a Bryan; daughter Elinor married William Kirle who died in 1720. Daughter Margaret married John Lawrence who made his will in 1730; prob ate 1739. Margaret Murphry Lawrence made her will in 1750. A son, Michael Murphry, made his will in 1747 and one of his children, Elizabeth, married Thomas Dixon Jr. Other children: John, William, Sarah, Margaret, Priscilla, and a daughter who married Robert Carr. Pg 315. William Bettett. "Green Hill moved from Williamson Co. TN to Alabama and he is said to have had a large family of whom we have a record of only one. Children: Gabriel Hill m. Elizabeth Epps Murphy, born 1811; died 28 Oct 1878. Pg 628. Deed Book I. Richard Reynolds of Isle of Wight sells 100 acres to Will Murfrey, formerly conveyed from Richard Webb to Richard Gadsbey and now in the occupation of Wm. Murfrey and for Eliza my wife, 09 Feb 1685. John Nevil, Robert Driver. Wm. Murfrey and wife Frances assign the within to Daniel Nolloboy Jr. 04 Oct 1696. Michael Murfrey, Jno. Waters. Pg 472. The Godwin Family. "Isaac Hilliard married Mary Murfee." Pg 633. William Smelley in Will 05 Aug 1689 gave sons Robert, Lewis, John his land and John being deceased, Lewis Smell made over to Robert all right in plantation given John Smelley in will 25 Aug 1698 . . . Wm. Murfrey. Robert Smelley makes over to brother Lewis Smelley all right to plantation that was his father's, William Smelley, in exchange of land given John Smelley up to Wright's Marsh -- to Wm. Murfrey's, to Roger Tarleton's to Henry Plumpton's 25 Aug. 1698. Pg 708. List of County officers: 1758-59: William Murfree. [Land Patent to Mary Murfery, 16 Jun 1714] [Black Water River, Isle of Wight Co., VA] [Lib. of VA, Land Office Patents No. 10, 1710-1719, p.142, reel 10] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 25 Jan 2002] Anne er&c To all er&c Know ye that for diverSe good CauSes and Considerations but more eSpecially for and in Consideration of the Importacon[?] of three[?] persons to dwell within this our Colony of Virginia whoso[?] named are Matthew Bonham Catherine Langdon & Stephen Cauldritt[?] We have Given Granted & Confirmed and by theSe preSentS for Us our Heirs & suceSsors[?] do Give Grant and Confirm unto Mary Murfery of the County of Isle of Wight one certain tract or parsol of Land containing one hundred thirty acres on the south side black water & on the EaStward side of the Cedar swamp and bounded as followeth to wit, beginning at a white oak by the swamp side of Green[or Gruit?] thence[?] south EaSterly fourty four degrees hooked[?] pole to a pine a former field of Robr Carr's land house bounding on Carr's line south EaSterly seventy nine Degrees & one hundred thirty nine pole to a pine standing on the Indian branch bound by the same north EaSterly fourteen Degrees & one hundred thirty four pole to a pine, thence[?] north weSterly thirty six degrees & twenty eight pole to a pine house[?] southweSterly twenty seven[?] Degrees & one hundred sixty eight pole to a marker held[?] standing in the Cedar swamp thence[?] runing from the swamp side of several Courses thereof and bounding thereon to the firSt montcoude[?] itacort[?] with all er&c To Have Hold er&c To be held er&c Yielding & paying er&c Provider er&c In WitneSs er&c witneSs our thrifty & well beloved Alexander SpotSwood our L. Governor er&c att William Sturgle[?] and orbid[?] seat of our sd. colony the sixteenth day of June one thousand seven hundred and fourteen in the thirteenth year of our reign. A. Spotswood [end of record] Deed Book 8, p. 168 10 January 1748- James Cobb of Isle of Wight County to Simon Murfee, of Surry County, L 10, 90 acres in Isle of Wight County, on the Nottoway River, beginning on the w. si. of Cedar Swamp, thence adjoining Capt. Henry Applewhaite to a cypress in a pond, patented by Edward Cobb, Junr., and by his will bequeathed to sd. James Cobb. Signed- James Cobb- (Seal) Witnesses: John Dunkley Edwd. (E) Doile Wm. Watkins Recorded Jany. 12, 1748 Elizabeth, the wife of James Cobb, relinquished her dower. Patent Book 10 1710-1719, p. 142 To Mary Murfrey of Isle of Wight County, 130 acres on so. si. Blackwater Swamp on e. si. Cedar Swamp, adjoining Robert Carr, the Indian Branch, for the importation of three persons, Matthew Benham, Catherine Langsdon and Stephen Caukeritt. Dated 10 Jun 1714. Signed- A. Spotswood, Lt. Governor KING GEORGE COUNTY (formed 1720 from Richmond & Westmoreland Counties) Deed Abstracts of King George Co. VA 1721-1735, 1735-1752, 1752-1780 We the subscribers doe acknowledge to have received from Colonel William Robinson and Mr. John Gilbert (Executors of the Last Will and Testament of Mr. John Burket, Deceased) all and singular the estate which was left by him to Elizabeth, Anne and Marget our wifes (his money in England only excepted) and we do own and confess that we have received every one of our equal part of the said Estate according to the intent of the will of said John Burket dec'd . . We promise to acknowledge in the County of Richmond when thereunto required . . 09 Oct 1719 . . . Testes: Tho. Charpe, Elienor (x) Hughes, John (x) Murphey, George White, Cor. Edmonds, John Pratt. Indenture 24 Nov 1732 between John Murphey & John Edy, joyner of other part . . Witnesseth . . John Murphey doth agree to serve John Edy four years next ensuing from date faithfully . . as house carpenter & joyner . . in consideration . . shall instruct in carpenter trade . . also sufficient meat, drink, washing & lodging fit for such an apprentice . . John Edy doth further promise to allow John Murphey at end of four years one broadcloth coat and vest and fine hat two white linnen shirts two Nec Cloths & a pr. shoes & stockins . . /s/ John (x) Murphey. Presence: John Champe, Peter Daniell. Indenture recorded 01 Dec 1732. Some King George Marriages: Helen Morphew to Thomas Williams on 04 Sep 1723. Alexander Murphew to Anne Darbin on 08 Apr 1724. Register of St. Paul's Parish Born: Grace, daughter of John and Jane Murphy, 24 Apr 1716. Died: Jane, wife of John Murfy, 06 Jan 1717/18. Married: Helen Morphew and Thomas Williams, 04 Sep 1723. Died: John Murphy, 30 Jan 1723/24. Married: Alexander Murphes and Anne Darbin, 08 Apr 1724. Born: Frances, daughter of Alexander and Anne Murphy, 24 Feb 1725/26. Born: Sarah, daughter of Alexander and Anne Murphew, 24 Oct 1731. Born: John, son of John and Margaret Murphee, 02 Jul 1749. Married: William Lewis Murphey and Elizabeth Smith, 05 Apr 1768. Tax List MURPHEY, John KING GEORGE CO. 1740 KING WILLIAM COUNTY (formed 1700 from King & Queen County) Extracts from King William County Land Records 1792: John Lambeth to James Hill. Bill of Sale. Wts: Temple Elliott, Henry B. Murphy et al. LOUDOUN COUNTY (formed 1757 from Fairfax County) Abstracts of Wills, Inventories & Administration Accounts of Loudoun Co. VA 1757-1800 WB A: Edward Porter - 16 Jun 1770/08 Apr 1771 - Wife: Mary Porter. Children: Edward, ANN MURPHY, Daniel, Elias and John Brinkley Porter. Brother William Porter. Wts: William Porter Carrell, Susanna Clark and Aaron Lane. WB A:115: William McClelan 01 Jun 1775/15 Aug 1775 - Wife: Sarah to have one third of estate. Sons: Robert and William McCleland. Daughters: MARTHA MURPHY and Mary Beavers. Exrs: wife, William Linn, Richard Skinner and Thomas Skinner. Wts: Thomas Gorham, Nicholas Wychoff. WB C:128: MICHAEL MURPHY 17 Oct 1777/12 Apr 1785 - "To whom it may concern - a foot soldier, being enlisted under Lieutenant Abraham Warford in the Continental Establishment on the 1st day of September 1777 - being entitled to one hundred acres of land, I appoint Job Warford sole and lawful heir." Test: David Carlile. Some Loudoun County Marriages Ann Murphey married Samuel Lindsey 1807/1808 Charles Murphy married Ann Elliott on 10 Apr 1793. Hiram Murphy married Huldah F. Monroe on 20 Oct 1852. James Murphy married Anne H. Alder on 18 Oct 1821. John Murphy married Nancy Chambers on 05 Oct 1798. Newton Murphy married Mahala Jones on 08 Nov 1831. LUNENBURG COUNTY (formed 1746 from Brunswick) Early Wills of Lunenburg VA 1746-1766 WB1:178 - Jeremiah Ellis: Names wife, Priscilla Ellis; daughter Priscilla Nipper; daughter Lydia Nipper; daughter Ann Mulkey; daughter Joanna Ellis; daughter Mary Murfey; son Abraham Ellis; son Nathan Ellis; son James Ellis; youngest son Daniel Ellis. Exr: wife. Wts: Jno. Esel (Ezell) Jr., Benja. Harrison, Wm. Douglas. dated 13 Nov 1756/recorded 03 May 1757. OB2:73 - Mary Murphy: being of lawful age for that purpose, came into Court and made choice of Joseph Echols to be her guardian. He to appear at the next Court to give bond. August Court 1748. WB1:237 - James Caldwell: Inventory and appraisal of the estate of James Caldwell, deceased, made by Thomas Vernon, John Logan, James Barton and James Murphey - value 46 pounds 19 shillings 9 pence. Test: William Caldwell. Recorded 06 Jun 1758. WB1:17 - James Wakup (/s/Warkup): Names wife Ellonir Wakup. Daughters Martha and Easter. Exr: Friends John Stewart and Wm. Caldwell. Wts: David Logan, James Murphy, George Harrel. dated 23 Sep 1750/recorded 02 Oct 1750. Lunenburg Co. VA Early Wills Pg. 33. Noble, Robert Will Book 1, Pg. 72. Wife, not named in will and evidently deceased; son: Joseph Nobel, one shilling sterling; son: Robert Noble, all my lands and plantation of the south sideof the Mehearing (sic) River at the mouth of Flat Rock Creek. If son Robert dies without heirs, all my lands and plantation to my grandson Joseph Noble, Jr. Wit. John Powell, John (0) Murfe, William Parker. Executor: son, Robert Noble S/Robert (P) Nobbel. Dated 1 Sept 1750. Rec. 7 June 1752. Note: court says that executor Robert Noble is an infant under age of 20 years, adm. With will annexed is granted to Francis Wray. Lunenburg Co. VA Deeds 1746-1752 Pg. 28. (463) Sep 26, 1749 from Drury Stith, Henry Morris, & Michael Cadet Young of Brunswick Co and Parish of St. Andrew to John Thompson of L and Parish of Cumberland, 44L about 637 acres on both sides of Blewstone Creek being the same land that was formerly patented to Stith, Morris, & Young on Oct 1, 1747, & bounded by Byrd's line. S/Drury Stith, Henry Morris, M. Cadet Young. Wit. James Parrish, John O Murphey, John (+) Humphris. Recor. Oct 3, 1749. Pg. 28 (473). Oct. 23, 1749 from Armistead Burwell of the City of Williamsburg, gentleman, to John Cox of Lunenburg, planter, for and in consideration of sundry work, labor, & services done by John Cox for Armistead Burwell in saving & improving the tract of land in Lunenburg and also for and in consideration of the sum of 5 sh, 100 acres bounded according to the platt thereof hereunto annexed. S/Armistead Burwell. Wit. William Dobyns, Samuel Harris, Matthew Talbot. Nov. 14, 1748, resurveyed for John Cox, 100 acres on the south side of the south fork of Meherrin River bounded by Burwell, Finny Wood Creek. Signed. George Walton. Wit. None. Rec. Jan 2, 1749. Pg. 52. (312) Jul 26, 1751 from Thomas Lewis of Lunenburg to Ainsworth Middleton of Lunenburg, 35L 10 sh, on Ward's fork, about 190 acres, bounded by (trees). Signed Thomas (T) Lewis. Wit.: David Caldwell, William Caldwell, John Stewart, James Murphey. Recorded Oct 2, 175 1. Pg. 19. (304) Mar 9, 1747/8. "one thousand seven hundred & forty seven eight" from Alexander Spalding and John Lidderdale and Samuel Gordan, merchants, to James Anderson of L. Spalding and Lidderdale gave power of atty, dated Feb 6, 1744, to Gordon, to convey land. Hence this indenture: for 20L 3 sh 3p, about 504 acres, part of a tract of 16,993 acres on Ward's fork which was patented to Spalding & Lidderdale on Feb 18, 1744, which lot is marked and numbered 17 in a platt where the whole tract is divided into 34 lots. S/Alexander Spalding, John Lidderdale. Wit. Thomas Jones, Thomas Vernon, James Murphey. Rec. Apr 4, 1748 (8 was written over a 7) Pg. 19. (308) Mar 9, 1747 from Alex Spalding and John Lidderdale and Saml Gordan, merchants, to Thomas Vernon Jr of L Spalding and Lidderdale gave power of atty, dated Feb 6, 1744, to Gordon, to convey land by deed. Hence this indenture: for: 2L 18sh 6p, about 573 acres, part of a tract of 16,993 acres on Ward's fork which was patented to and numbered 29 in a platt where the whole tract is divided into 34 lots. S/Alexander Spalding, John Lidderdale. Wit. Thomas Jones, James Murphey, James Anderson. Rev. Apr 4, 1748 (8 was written over a 7). Pg. 57. (378) Mar 10, 1747/8 "one thousand seven hundred & forty seven eight" from Thomas Williams of Prince George County to John McNeese of Lunenburg, planter, 65L, about 1300 acres on both sides Turnip Creek, the said land having been patented to Williams on Aug 1, 1745. S/Thomas Williams. Wit: Thomas Jones, James Murphy, Thomas Vernon. Rec. Apr 4, 1748. Cumberland Parish, Lunenburg VA 1746-1800, by Bell Pg. 204. Ellis. The Ellis name is met almost innumerable times in the early records of Lunenburg Co, Va; but to weave all the names into a connected genealogy would be a stupendous undertaking. Capt. Ellison Ellis was the first Captain recommended by the Co. Court in 1776; and he was doubtless active in the Rev. where and under what circumstances he served is not now known. His name in fact is not preserved in the lists of Rev. soldiers published by the Virginia State Library, and but for the record in the County court order book of Lunenburg County, his connection with the Revolution, would presumably be lost to history. He married Mary Zachary of Amelia Co., Va, bond dated Nov. 9, 1763. In it his name is spelled Ellyson Ellis, which is probably the correct spelling. The earliest Ellis will in Lunenburg Co. is of Jeremiah Ellis, d. Nov. 13, 1756, probated May 3, 1757. He names wife Priscilla and the following children: Abraham, Daniel, James, Nathaniel, Priscilla Nipper, Lydia Nipper, Ann Mulkey, Joanna Ellis, Mary Murfrey. Pg. 88. The Decline. Many religious persons active in the Established Church, when there were no other religious organizations in which they might find a field for their labors, found their ideas of the Christian life, and their views of faith, doctrine, and practice better interpreted by the dissenters. This fact is illustrated by the case of Rev. Samuel Harriss, who was for several years a reader in the Episcopal Church, but who with the coming of the dissenters, joined them, and became a prominent Baptist Minister. Seeds of dissent were planted in the Lunenburg territory, when about 1738, while it was yet Brunswick, John Caldwell and his associates came to the section and located in what is now Charlotte County. From there the doctines of Presbyterianism spread into so many localities, through so many channels of influence that its extent and power would be impossible to measure or adequately appraise. Rise of the dissenters seem to have taken place beginning around 1750-60. The revolt against the Established Church was a part of the broader revolt against the political and governmental domination of Great Britain which resulted in the war of Independence. Lunenburg Co. and Cumberland Parish lent no mean measure of support, contributing men such as Samuel Haniss, Joseph and William Murphy, John Williams, Elijah Baker, John King, Henry Ogbum and John Easter, to refer to but a few of the better known of the pioneers in the movement. Sunlight on the Southside - List of Tithes, Lunenburg VA Pg. 265. Wm. Murphey, John Murphey, John Murphy Sr. Pg. 266. Ben Murphey: 4 tithes, 197 acres pg. 73 Tithes for 1748: DeLoney's List: Wm. Murphey, James Nipper, Alex Nipper Pg. 77. Tithes for 1748: Wm Caldwell's List: James Murphey Pg. 78. Archibald Murphey: 1748 Caldwell's List Pg. 169. Wm. Murphey, Abraham Ellis, Jeremiah Ellis Pg. 189. For 1752. Benj. Murphey, John Lemmon Pg. 172. Benj. Murphy MARION COUNTY (formed 1842 from Harrison & Monongalia Counties) (now WV) Cemetary Reading in Fairmont & Grant Magisterial Districts, Marion County, West VA Murphy, Anna A. b. 8-12-1855 d. 5-3-1883 Murphy, Hugh b. 1821 d. 4-30-1872 Murphy, James b. 5-30-1813 d. 8-4-1885 Murphy, Mary A. b. 11-20-1862 d. 6-26-1887 d/o Nicholas Murphy Murphy, Elleng b. 1-12-1864 d. 11-8-1915 w. James J. Murphy Murphy, James Joseph b. 1858 d. 10-22-1937 Murphy, Jo Hanna E. b. 5-20-1845 d. 6-7-1919 w. Patrick Murphy Murphy, John T. b. 3-19-1872 d. 11-25-1879 Murphy, P. J. b. 10-4-1877 d. 6-22-1881 Murphy, Patrick b. 1836 d. 1-5-1896 Murphy, Thomas A. b. 1858 d. 1931 Murphy, William F. b. 1874 d. 1934 Murphy, Sophronia b. 1845 d. 1933 MECKLENBERG COUNTY (formed 1764 from Lunenburg County) Deeds, Vol. 11 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 of bilbo. Wit: Thomas Green, Wm. Murphy, Abraham Burton, S/John (X)Tucker.. Deed dated 19 Mar. 1765. 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. John Murphey Sr. Ben Murphey John Murphey William Murphey Mecklenburg Co. VA Marriages 17650-1810, 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. MC DOWELL COUNTY (formed 1858 from Tazewell County) Land Grant Abstracts, "M" Surnames - McDowell Co. WV Henry Murphy 1 Apr 1861 140 a. On waters of Tug river, beginning on the bank of the river opposite the McDonald field to the top of the ridge between Tug River and Sugar Camp branch and on to the divides between Sugar Camp and Mile Creek at the head of Cove hollow and to the mouth off Mill Creek Grants No. 117, p. 716 Quanten A. Murphy 1 Nov 1860 890 a. On Jacobs fork and Big Creek waters of Dry fork of Sandy Grants No. 117, p. 493 370 a. On Jacobs ridge between Jacobs fork and Dry fork of Sandy Grants No. 117, p. 494 Quanten A. Murphy 1 Apr 1861 90 a. On Big Creek waters of Dry fork of SandyGrants No. 117, p. 715 Quanten A. Murphy 1 Nov 1860 and Benjamin White, Jr. 325 a. On waters of Jacobs fork, Big Creek, and Dry fork of Sandy Grants No. 117, p. 496 MONTGOMERY COUNTY (formed 1776 from Fincastle, Botetourt & Pulaski Counties) Deed Book A 1773-1789, by Douthat Pg 76. Miller to Adams. 20 Jan 1785 James Miller of one part and George Adams of the other part. For 44 pounds paid by Adams for a tract of land containing 300 acres (no location given. /s/James Miller. Wts: R. Adams; Robert Miler Jr.; James Murphey; John Adams; Matthew Adams; William Adams. Rec. 22 Feb 1785 Abraham Trigg. Montgomery Co. VA County Court Records, by Crush Pg. 65. Andw. Lewis. I, Lidday Murphy of Montgomery Co. do hereby agree and bind myself my heirs to give and allow to Rice D. Montague of said county one third of the proceeds of all Bounty Land, commutation pay, half pay or any other compensation which may be due to me from the U.S. or Va for services rendered by me as a soldier in the Rev. War. The said Montague having agreed to prosecute my said claim at his own expense and I bind myself to execute any and all power of attorney whenever required to enable him to prosecute and receive the same. Wit. My hand and seal the 9 day of April 1834. Lidday (X) Murphy Pg. 98. Montgomery County Militia - 1782-1784 Edward Murphey; Rbt. Breckenridge etc. Pg. 113. Commonwealth of VA, Montgomery Co. Militia - Timothy Murphy Pg. 119. List of Court Martials, 1784, Montgomery Co., VA - Timothy Murphay Montgomery Co. Virginia, Circa 1790, by Yantis Pg. 57. (347) John Bryant -120 acres on Meadow Creek, branch of New River, adjoining Timothy Murphy. 28 Feb 1787. Locating Residences of Taxpayers List A Pg. 82. May 20. Cole Cr., Big Falls of and head of Gordon Cr of Chestnut: John Murphy; May 26. Chestnut, Meadow and Crooked Creeks: Timothy Murphy Pg. 94. June 2. Cove Creek, Reed Creek, Pine Ridge, Stoney Fork: James Murphy. List B Pg.89. 1789, July 28. Reed Creek, north branch of Reed Creek: Edward Murphy (appears in tax list C of Wythe County in 1793.) Pg. 23. Personal Property Tax List "B" 1789, July 28. Murphy, Edward 0 0 4 Murphy, James 0 0 2 Pg. 9. Personal Property Tax List "A" - 1789 May 20, 1789 Murphy, John 0 0 3 Murphy, Timothy 0 0 8 NANSEMOND COUNTY (formed 1637 from Upper Norfolk) Williamsburg VA Wills, by Crozier, Vol. III page 47: John Queen, parish of Suffolk, Nansemond Co. 19 Jun 1769/14 Aug 1769: Wife: Mary, and child she is pregnant with. Priscilla, daughter of Abraham and Isabel Avis. James Edwards. William Shepherd Roberts, son of Wm. Shepherd and Lydia Roberts. Levi, Solomon and Moses Murphee, sons of my brother, Daniel Murphee. Exrs: Wm. Shepherd and Solomon Shepherd Jr. Wts: John Agnew, Thomas Shepherd, Jesse Fulghan. NELSON COUNTY (formed 1807 from Amherst County) Abstract of Will Book A of Nelson County VA, compiled by Bailey Fulton Davis p. 1: Edmund Coffee - 23 Sep 1807/25 Jul 1808. Wts: Danl. McDonald; Jno. Barnett. Of Amherst County ("it must be remembered that he wrote the will when the division of Amherst and Nelson had not been made"). Wife Nancy. Children: Edmund, William, Reuben, Emelia, Nancy and Polly. Wife adm. Her bondsmen: Jno. Masters; Jas. Murphy; Jno. Campbell. Spotwood Campbell, Clerk of Court. NORFORK COUNTY (formed 1636 from Lower Norfolk - changed to Chesapeake City in 1963) Abstract of Norfolk County Wills Will of John Murfee (Nuncupative) (Book 4 p. 9) Sworn to 16 Feb 1675 by Henry Cruch, 24 years or thereabouts . . . Sworn to 16 Feb 1675 by Edward Murfee, 26 years or thereabouts . . . ". . . ye middle of June Last . . . house of . . . Cornellis Mahony . . . . . . Cow to Carnellis Mahony . . . and Exor . . . . . . Cow to Richard Jenings . . . . . . Cow to Edward Murfee . . . . . . to Henry Jenings . . . Will of John Anderews (Book 6 p. 198) dated 2 Aug. 1700 proved 15 Nov. 1700; by Eliza. Gray & Johana Paton. " . . . unto Doctor Richard Bolton of Norfolk County my mare, bridle and Sadle and that the said Doctor Richard Boulton Doth owe mee . . . . . . to Capt. Plumber Bray of Princess Ann County five pounds . . . . . . unto Alexander Murfry five hundred pounds of tobac. . . . . . . unto Sampson Powers three hundred pounds of tobacco . . . . . . Ordaine Doctor Richard Boulton my Sole Oenly Execu. . . . making voide all wills . . . by me formerly made in Virginia . . . witnesses: Eliza. Gray, Johana ____ Paton, Gett Glanagin. /s/ John Andrews. Will of Mathew Godfrey (Book 9 p. 591) dated: 13 Mch. 1715/16 proved 17 May 1717 Note: This was a very lengthy will naming, wife, children, cousins and identifying his holdings. One bequest with with no identification as to relationship was made to Elizabeth Murphee, ten Shillings. Will of Jonas Halliday of Norfolk County (Book 10 p. 65) dated 04 Jan 1713/14 proved 18 Feby. 1718 by Capt. Matthew Spivey recorded 15 May 1718, on motion of Mrs. Hannah Hanas Holliday (name appears as both spellings throughout) . . . unto my Brother in law James Knott one Negro. . . . unto my Brother in Law William Murphee and to his wife Sara ye use of one Negro . . . during their Naturall lives and after . . . to his daughter Katherine . . . " (note: brother in law can refer to any relative by law rather than by blood) Will of Lemuel Langly of the County of Norfolk in Virginia . . . Capt. (Book H, p. 245) Dated 10 Dec 1748 Proved 16 Mch 1748 by Ann Nicholson & Wm. Granbery. Bequests to wife and children. witnesses: Patrick (his mark) Murphee . . . Will of John Scott of Norfolk County (Book I, p. 233) Dated 10 Jun 1751 Proved 16 Aug 1751 Bequests to son in law, son, grandchildren. Test: Patrick Murphy Will of George Bevan of the Borough of Norfolk (Book I, p. 245) Dated 18 Feb. 1752 Proved 16 Apr 1752 Bequests to son, daughter, wife Test: Pat Murphy Norfolk County, Virginia Will Book II 1772-1778 Will of Margaret Taylor (Norf. Bor.) 21 Jun 1773 - Aug. Ct. 1775 Ex'r: Son, James Taylor, Dtr., Margaret Eyre. Names: grandson James Taylor, son John Taylor (father of James Taylor), Dtr. Margaret Eyre; granddaughter, Margaret Eyre; granddaughter Margaret Taylor; grandchildren: Littleton Eyre, Severn Eyre, Abi gail Taylor, Sarah Eyre, John Eyre; Dtr in law: Alice Taylor; Dtr. in law Sarah Taylor. Leg> Friend, John Willoughby, the elder. Niece: Eliz Willoughby; godsons William Willoughby and Robert Taylor. Witnesses: Robert Waller, James Murphree, Paul Proby. Norfolk County, Virginia Tithables 1730-1750 Tithables in the Borough of Norfolk, and down the South Side of Daniel Tanners Creek anno 1750. Mr. Christopr. Perkins List 1750: Patrick Murphy - 1 tithable. Norfolk County, Virginia Tithables 1751-1765 List of Tithables Taken for the Borough of Norfolk from thence as far as Spratts Bridge and all the South Side of Tanners Creek in 1751 by Captain John Willoughby: Patrick Murphy - 1 tithable; Patrick Murphey, Planter & negro Jenny - 3 tithables. List of Tithables Taken in the Western Branch Precinct on both sides - June 9th 1751 (name of taker unknown): The Rever'd. Mr. Dick(s)on, Edward Murfee & negroes Tom & Peter - 3 tithables. List of Tithables taken for ye Borough of Norfolk & ye North Side of Tanners Creek to Spratts Bridge, 1752, by Capt. Josiah Smith: John Jones & for Jams. Murphe & Wm. Braman - 28 tithables; Jno. Langdale & for Jno. Philly, Thos. Snurlock, Pat Murphy & negroes Bonwell & Zilpha - 6 tithables. List of Tithables Taken on the North Side of Tanners Creek by John Willoughby, 1753: Patrick Murphy - 2 tithables. List of Tithables Taken for the Bor. of Norfolk & South Side of Tanners Creek & to Spratts Bridge, 1753, by Capt. Josiah Smith: James Murphree - 1 tithable; Patrick Murphy - tithable. List of Tithables for the North Side of Tanners Creek, Norfolk County, June 1754 by Charles Sweny: Patrick Murphy - 1 tithable. List of Tithables taken for the Borough of Norfolk and North side of Tanners Creek & to Spratts Bridge 1754 by Captain Robert Tucker: Saml. Langley, Patrick Murffray & negro Jenny - 3 tithables; James Murphree - 1 tithable. List of Tithables taken for ye Bor. of Norf. South side of Tanners Creek & to Spratts Bridge 1757 by Major Josiah Smith: James Murphree, Morton Pebworth & negro Nan - 3 tithables. List of Tithables Taken for Ye Bor. of Norf. South side of Tanners Creek & to Grate Bridge 1759 by Majr. Josiah Smith: Patrick Murphy - 1 tithable; James Murphy, Molton Pebworth & negro Bridget - 3 tithables. List of Tithables taken by Lemuel Willoghby - 1761: James Murphree, Lewis Conner & negroes Zilpher, John & Jeffery - 5 tithables. List of Tithables and Land in the Western District of Norfolk Borough, 1765 by Wm. Aitchison: James Murphree & Constantine Riddick & negroes Sue & Mary - 4 tithables. Carriages, Chariots and Chairs for year 1765 (apparently an incomplete list): For the Western District of Norfolk Borough: James Murphree. Patent Book 12 1724-1726, p. 183 To Dorcas Murphee and Susannah Murphee, consid: 10 shgs; 90 acres in Norfolk County on the n.e. side of Gaten's Creek, a branch of Tanners Cr., adjoining Thomas and James Simmons, James Jackson. Dated 2 Feb. 1724. Signed- Hugh Drysdale, Lt. Gov. Some Norfolk County Marriages: 29 Sep 1758 James Murphee m. Elizabeth Bratt (Brett) 12 Jun 1789 George Murphy to Nancy Cratchett. 02 Mar 1791 Nathaniel Murphy to Mary Poole (orphan of Nicholas Poole) Extracts of Irish Marriages Records in Norfolk County (1727-1773): Date Bridegroom Bride 29 Sep, 1758 James Murphree to Elizabeth Bratt 1704 Rent Roll - Norfolk Co. VA Murfrey Alexander NORTHUNDERLAND COUNTY (formed 1648 from Indian District of Chickacoan) Virginia Colonial Abstracts: Record of Births 1661-1810, by Beverly Fleet Mary Murphy, daughter to Henry. Baptised 21 Feb 1711. Jon Murphy, son to George. Born 30 Sep 1720. William Murphy, son to George. Born 22 Nov 1722. Danill Murphey, son to William. Born 12 Aug 1728. William Murfey, son of Wm. & Alis, his wife. Born 12 Feb 1771. William Murphey, son to William. Born 28 Jul 1733. PENDLETON COUNTY (formed 1787 from Augusta, Rockingham, Bath & Hardy Counties) (now WV) 1810 Pendleton Census - only 1 Murphy John Murphey 1810 Pendleton Co, VA census, married with no children 1830 Va Census Murphy, Isaiah Franklin Town Murphy, John Franklin Town Murphy, Susannah Franklin Town Murphy, Walter Franklin Town 1840 Va Census Murphy, Isaiah Murphy, John Murphy, Walter 1850 Va Census Murphy, Elizabeth 50th District Murphy, Isaiah 50th District Murphy, John 50th District 1850 Pendleton County Census 311-311 Murphy Elizabeth age 30 Susan C. age 9 Isca J. (male) age 6 William age 4/12 Wooden Jonathan age 49 Laborer 650-650 Murphy Isaiah age 33 Farmer Nancy A. age 23 Logan J. age 2 Sarah E age 1 Mary S. age 1/12 854-854 Friend Catharine age 73 Murphy John W. age 10 Tinder Harvey age 20 Laborer 640-640 Mullenix James age 44 farmer Permilia age 42 John age 20 farmer James age 17 farmer Mary age 14 Sarah A age 11 Benjamin A. age 10 1860 Pendleton County Census Pitzenbarger John [family] Murphy Susan C. age 18 Domestic Moyers Lewis [family] Murphy Eskey age 18 Domestic 964-896 Murphy Isaiah age 46 farmer Nancy A. age 34 Logan J. age 13 Elizabeth L. age 12 Milley L. age 10 Marion M. age 8 John R. age 6 Lowery V. age 4 Isaac J. age 2 1870 Pendleton County Census 83-83 Murphy Isaiah age 55 farmer Nancy A. age 45 keeping house W. Newton age 17 works on farm John R. age 15 works on farm Laura V. age 13 Isaac J. age 11 1900 Pendleton County Census Murphy Isaiah b. May 1814 age 86 married 53 years Nancy b. August 1825 age 74 married 53 years Murphy Isaac b. March 1858 age 42 married 22 years Mary b. March 1858 age 42 married 22 years Bertha b. November 1885 age 14 Eda b. May 1888 age 12 Paton b. October 1890 age 9 Maggie b. December 1892 age 7 Isaac b. March 1894 age 6 Harvey b. April 1899 age 1 Lambert Annie [dtr] b. Feb. 1883 age 17 married 1 year Hugh [in law] b. October 1878 age 21 married 1 year Murphy John R. b. Feb 1855 age 45 widowed Bennie b. March 1891? age 19? Flossie b. April 1886 age 14 Hetty F. b. 1889 age 11 Eva b. May 1895 age 5 Delia b. August 1879 age 20 Simmons J. F. b. Feb. 1897 age 3 granddaughter Nelson Arlie C. b. March 1900 age 3 months grandson Murphy Louisa Head b. May 1856 age 44 widow Cain Son b. September 1878 age 21 Isaiah Son b. August 1882 age 17 John N. Song b. September 1889 age 10 Grover C. Son b. November 1892 age 7 Some Pendleton Marriages: Ann Murphy to William Mullinax on 25 Oct 1825. Isaiah Murfrey to Margaret Strawder on 12 Oct 1837. Isaiah Murphy to Nancy Ann Lambert on 29 Aug 1846. John Murphy to Elizabeth Jordan on 25 Oct 1838. Permelia Murphy to James Mullinax on 28 Feb 1826. Sarah Murphy to Charles Meed on 01 May 1821. PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY (formed 1766 from Halifax) History of Pittsylvania County VA, by Clement Pg. 76-77. "In 1758 the General Assembly provided that the soldiers who had seen active service in the war should be paid. The following list of officers was given for Halifax, unfortunately the muster rolls were not preserved: (among others) Lt. Thomas Green; Nathaniel Terry, the balance of his pay for attending the militia and building three forts 29. Footnote to Terry: Nathaniel Terry was the son of Benjamin Terry whose will was dated 1760 and proven at Pittsylvania C.H. in 1771, naming sons Nathaniel, Benjamin, Peter, Joseph and Robert Terry: daughter Mary, Elizabeth and Sarah Terry; Lavinia King and Kezia Murphy; wife Elizabeth Irby (Terry)(note: this proves me wrong about saying Richard who married Kezia was son of Rev. Joseph Murphy, so must have been brother). (the will referred to above was not dated 1760 but 1769). Pg. 126-127. "The Separate Baptists believed in the immediate working of the spirit of God, and taught that those who earnestly sought god gave "evident tokens of his will." They spoke with deep feeling and strong gestures, and being deeply affected themselves, Semple says:"correspondent affections were felt by their pious hearers which were frequently expressed by tears, treblings, screams, and shouts and acclamations. *** And the people were astonished never having seen things in this wise." .... The first association was held in Jan 1760 at Shubal Steams church in NC, the Sandy River Meeting House, to which eight churchs sent delegates, two of which were in Virginia, the Dan River Church, represented by Samuel Harris and the Lunenburg County church represented by William Murphy. Samuel Harris of Pittsylvania County was the foremost man of Virginia in establishing the Baptist faith in this state and was so recognized and hed in high esteem. From 1771 until overcome by the frailties of age about 1790, Harris almost invariabley served as moderator of all meetings of the Association and general committees. When in 1774 it was decided that the church should have an apostolic head, Harris was chosen for the position and termed the "Apostle of Virginia". Samuel Harris was bom in Hanover Co., Jan 12, 1724. Semple said of him: "few men could boast more respectable parentage. When young he moved to Pittsylvania and as he advanced in age became a favorite with the people as well as with the rulers. He was appointed church warden (vestryman of the Established Church, Sheriff, ajustice of the peace, burgess for the County, Colonel ofthe militia, Captain of Mayo Fort and commissary for the fort and Army." His conversion to the Baptist faith is described by Semple: On one of his visits to the forts in his official capacity he rode up, splendidly attired in his military habit, as the people were collecting at a small house near Allen's Creek on the road leading from Booker's Ferry on Staunton River to Pittsylvania Courthouse (Peytonsburg's). 'What is to be done here, gentlemen?" said Harris. "Preaching, Colonel" 'Who is to preach?' 'The Murphy boys, sir.' 'I believe I will stop and hear them" whereupon Harris dismounted." He was deeply affected by the preaching, and in great agony cast away sword and insignia of office. This probably occurred in 1757, for it was during the period of the French and Indian War; and he was baptized in 1758 by Elder Marshall. The following year, relinquishing all his wordly honors, he entered the ministry and gave himselfwholly to preaching. Harris devoted the first seven years of his labors to his own section and it was during these years that he with Dutton Lane and the Murphy boys carried the message through Henry, Patrick, Franklin and Bedford counties. These four counties became the Strawberry Association. About 1765 Harris widened his field and traveled extensively through Virginia and Carolina, exhorting the people and winning hosts of souls to the new faith. It is said "there is scarcely any place in Virginia in which he did not sow the Gospel seed." (more of this) Pg. 284-285. List of Land and Tithes Taken by Hugh Innes for Pittsylvania for 1767. William Murphy; Thomas Anderson & James Anderson, Benjamine Barten, Miller Dogget, Joshua Barton, David Barton, Isaac Barton. (the name Miller Dogget appears often with Murpheys, even in Missouri) Pg. 278-279. A List of Tithes Taken by Theop'l Lacy: 10 June 1767 Richard Murphy and Bob Scott; Ambrose Haley and Ben Haley; Thomas Henderson, Edmond Hodges, Henry Bates, Isaac Bates, Henry Bates Jr, Mathew Steed & negro Samson. Pg. 284-285. List of Land and Tithes Taken by Hugh Innes for Pittsylvania for 1767. William Murphy; Thomas Anderson & James Anderson, Benjamine Barten, Miller Dogget, Joshua Barton, David Barton, Isaac Barton. Pittsylvania Co., July 1767, Deed book 1, p. 27, Jones, Jr. from Jones, Sr., is not witnessed by Jeremiah Poor as the Barton from Jones deed on previous page. Barton from Jones, p. 25-26 is witnessed by Wm. Murphy, Sarah Murphy and Jeremiah Poor (his X mark), while Jones-Jones, p. 27-28 is witnessed by Wm. Murphy, John Murphy and Sarah Murphy. Deed Book 2, p. 47 Ragsdale from Murphey, 17th Aug 1770 (should be Richard Murphy of Rowan Co. North Carolina- not of Pittsylvania in Colony of Virginia) William Ragsdale is from Pittsyl. Co. VA Books 4 & 5; Pittsylvania Co. Court Records, p. 13 August Court 1767: Israel Christian Plaintiff against William Murphy Defendant On a petition for One Pound six shillings by Account This day came the Plaintiff by his Attorney and the Defendant being solemnly called and not appearing. It is considered by the Court that he recover against the said Defendant the aforesaid debt together with his Costs in His behalf expended. Abstracts of Pittsylvania Wills 1767-1820, by Wills Pg. 3. 28 Dec. 1769. Pr: 26 Sept 1771. Benjamin Terry. of Camden Parish. Wife: Elizabeth Terry; so ns: Nathaniel, Benjamin, Peter, Joseph, Robert; Daughter Rozia Murphy (Kezia?), 2 negroes Harry and Phillis, to be divided at her decease between children she had by her former husband, James Scott and all the children she has or shall have by present husband, Richard Murphy. If Richard Murphy should not pay the children of James Scott what is or will be due them of their father's estate for which I am security for, it shall be paid out of the sale of the two negroes. Daughter Levinia Kind 2 negroes Abbey and Ivey during her natural life, then equally divided between her dau. Grace Terry and her children she has or may have by her husband Elijah King. To dau. Sarah Terry 3 negroes, old Jenny, Pompy, and Willey to her and her heirs. To dau. Elizabeth Buckingham 2 negroes Bailer and Melinder, not to be possessed until the death of my wife. To dau. Mary Terry 2 negros Cyner and Casshener, 1 side saddle, feather bed and furniture. Rest of estate to be sold and divided among all my children. Appoint wife Elizabeth Terry and sons Nathaniel and Benjamin as executors. William King. Benjamin (X) Terry. Wit. Theophilus Lacy, John King, William King. Pg. 62. Bk 2, pg. 47. Ragsdale from Murphey Murphy of Co. of Pittsylvania in Colony of Virginia of one part and William Ragsdale of Co. of Pittsylvania of other part ... for 40L ... that tract of land on Elkhorn Creek containing by estimation 200 acres being the same land said Richard Murphy purchased of Nathaniel Terry, Gent ... and was by said Nathaniel Terry by deed recorded in Court of County of Halifax conveyed to said Richard Murphy. Wit: R Williams, Jno. Wimbush, Theos. Lacey. S/Richard Deed, 22 Mar 1769 Nathaniel Terry, Gentl of Halifax Co of one part and James Murphey of Pittsylvania Co of other part ... for 20L current money of Virginia ... 173 acres it being part of a larger quantity granted to said Nathaniel Terry by patent ... in Leaks line thence by new dividing lines ... crossing the fork Branch of Elkhorn Creek ... in Glasscocks line along Leeks line.. crossing aforesd. Where on said James Murphey now lives be the same more or less. Wit: Isaac Read, Benj. Terry, Haynes Morgan, John Salmon. Rec: 28 Mar 1771. S/Nathaniel Terry (now it's appears that Rev. Wm. Murphy I, Rev. Joseph, Richard, and James were all brothers). Pg. 156. Bk 3, p. 325 Ragsdale from Murphy Deds, 8 May in 13th, year of our reign George the third by grace of God Great Brittain France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith & c to Gideon Wright, Charles McHanally and Moses Martin Esqrs. Or any two of his majesty's Justices of the County of Surry.. whereas Richard Murphy by Indenture of Feoffment hath conveyed to William Ragsdale of Co. of Pittsylvania one certain tract of Land containing 200 acres and whereas Keziah, the wife of Richard, cannot conveniently travel to and from our said County Court of Pittsylvania . . . trusting to your faithful and provident circumspection in examining Keziah apart from her husband whether she freely relinquishes her right of dower. Will. Tunstall by virtue of above dedimus we have examined Keziah the wife of Richard Murphy apart from her husband . . .hereby certify did relinquish her right of dower. 12 Jul 1773. Gideon Wright; Charles McHanally; Moses Martin. Rec: 22 Jul 1773. Pg. 101. 2 April 1800; Pr. 21 July 1800. William Butcher, Sr. Wife: Jane, Sons: George, James, John, William, Isaac, dau. Lidda Butcher, dau. Elizabeth, Polly, Cassey Murphey, Phebe Davis, they have received their part. Youngest son, Benjamin. Wife Jane and son John executors. James Butcher and James Murphy, security for the executors. Pg. 122. 15 Dec. 1795. Pr: 15 April 1805. William Davis. Sister Lucy Davis, 100 acs where I now live, being part of a patent to John Graven, 25 Mar 1762, 3 84 acres more or less. Niece Ann Murphy, dau of my brother John Davis dec. 100 acres after death of my sister Lucy Davis. To hers of late brother John Davis, dec. the rest of the tract, excepting 4 acres. Four acres to the heirs of my deceased brother George Davis. To sister Lucy Davis, 100 acres joining the others granted to me, 360 acres total. To James Davis, son of John Davis, five pounds. To heirs of George Davis, dec. all the tract of land granted me, 360 acres but Lucy Davis to have free use of the 100 acres during her lifetime. Sister Lucy Davis, Nephew William Davis, son of dec. brother, George, executors. WilliamDavis. Wit: Wm. Burton, James Scoot, (Scott?) Wm. Scoot, Thomas Scoot, Levi Burton. Shadrack Boaz and John Murphy, security for Lucy Davis. Pg. 149. 25 Jan 1810. Pr: 19 Feb 1810. Lucy (Luscey) Davis. To Elizabeth Storde a nego named Cloey. To Thomas Murphy and William Davis, the rest of my property and appoint them executors. Luscey Davis. Wit: Susanner Patten, Patsey Casey, Thomas Casey, John Lewis, Jacob Norten. Pg. 134. 1 Nov. 1806. Pr: 16 Feb. 1807. Henry Foard to oldest son, John, son Jarrald Foard, Elisha Foard, wife, Frances Foard, daus. Elisabeth Asher, Fathy Shelton and Polly Haley. Dau Sarah Murphy the nego Edy in her possession. Son John to pay son William $50. Nad son Elisha to pay son, Thomas $50. Beverly Barksdale, Wm. Thomson, John Shelton, and Washington Thomson appt. as executors. Henry Foard. Wit: Gideon Ragland Sr, Gideon Ragland Jr. William Ragland. Thomas Shelton, Gideon Ragland and James Murphy security for William Thomson. Pg. 234. 22 April 1818 Pr. 15 May 1820. James Sands Sr. Sons James Sands Jr. Dau. Margaret Murphy; dau. Elizabeth Sands and Mary Sands. Son-in-law James Murphey, executor James Sands Sr. Pg. 212. Wm. Murphy and Lewis Murphy witnessed will of James Curry, 28 Jan 1809 Pr. 19 Oct. 1812 and 20 July 1818. Pg. 223. 15 Feb. 1819. Wm. Murphey, Wiatt, Brown, Josiah Morton, Robert Ritchett, Robert Gourley. Wit will of Arthur Goolsby. Pittsylvania Co. VA Deed Books 1, 2 & 3, by Payne Pg. 3. (DB 1, p.25) Barton from Jones. Deed, 21 Jul 1767 Robert Jones of one part and Benjamin Barton of other part For 20L lawful money of Virginia ... 50 acres on both sides Pigg River, north side Island Run Down Pigg River as it meanders to walnut on north side of the river. Wit: Wm. Murphy, Sarah Murphy, Jeremiah Poor. (this is definitely Rev. Wm. 1, so he had married Sarah by 21 July 1767) Pg. 3. (Bk 1, p. 27). Jones Jr. from Jones Sr. 21 July 1767 Robert Jones Sr. of Halifax Co. in colony of Va of one part and Robert Jones Jr. of same county and colony ... for 90L lawful money of Va... 150 acres more or less in Pittslyvania Co. on both sides of Pigg River. Wit. Wm. Murphy, Sarah Murphy, Jeremiah Poor Rec. 24 July 1767. Pg. 5. Bk. 1, p. 5). Stephens from Bellew Deed, 24 July 1767 Stephen Bellew and Ann his wife of one part and Joshua Stephens of other part, all of Pittsylvania County ... 60 acres on south side Banister River for 5L current money ... beginning at James Logans line ... mouth of Allens Creek ... along Murphys line. S/Stephen Bellew L.S. Ann Bellew L. S. Wit: Elisha Dyer, James (x) Hodges, Wellcom William Hodges. Memorandum signed by: Elisha Dyer, Edmond (x) Hodges, Welcom W. Hodges. Pg. 7. (Bk 1, p. 55) Hodges from Dyer Deed, 23 Jul 1767 Elisha Dyer and Amey his wife of Halifax Co of one part and Welcome William Hodges of Pittsylvania Co of other part ... 100 acres south side Banister River.. for 5L current money ... beginning at Stephen Bellews upper comer in Murphy's line on the River Hill. Wit; Stephen Bellew, Edmond (X) Hodges, Joshua (T) Stephens Pg. 17. Bk 1, p. 130. Murphy from Caldwell James Caldwell for 16L paid by James Murphy make over to said Murphy one still and worm and three cows now in possession of said Caldwell ... if said debt shall be paid before June 1768 then this sale wll be void. Rec: 24 June 1768. S/James Caldwell L.S. Pg. 30. Bk 1, p. 280 Deed, 20 Mar 1769 Elles (Ellis?) from Jones. Robert Jones of Pittsylvania Co in Va and Joseph Elles of Co and colony aforesaid ... for 60L .. 164 acres on both sides of n. fork Pig river, it being part of a survey of 320 acres the patent dated 6 Sep 1760, Wit. Wm. Murphy, Francis Bird, Rec: 28 July 1769 Pg. 34. Bk. 1. P. 331 Dyer from Hodges Deed, 14 Feb 1769. Welcom William Hodges and Mary his wife of Pittsylvania County of one part and Elisha Dyer of said County ... 100 acres on South Side Bannister River ... in Murpheys line on south side Bannister River ... for 30L current money. Wit; Wm. Short, Wm Addams, Edmd Hodges, Sarah Hodges. Pg. 34. Bk 1, p. 337. Short from Hodges Deed 14 Feb 1769. Welcom William Hodges and Mary his wife of Pittsylvania Co of one part and Wm Short of aforesaid co. of other part 100 acres on n. side Banister River ... for 35L ... beginning at mouth of said Hodges Spring Branch, up said Branch to Murphys line, along Murphey line to Edmond Hodges comer in Murpheys line, along Hodges line to the River. Wit: Elisha Dyer, William Addame, Amy (x) Dyer. Wecom W. Hodges. Mary Hodges Rec: 25 Aug 1769. Pg. 37. Bk 1, p. 365. Eckhols from Murphey Deed, 16 apr 1769 William Murphey of Augusta Co in Va of one part and Jacob Eckhols at County of Bedford and colony of Virginia of other part.... For 15L lawful money ... 1 13 acres on both sides north fork of Gobbintown Creek.. land being first conveyed from Ishain Barnet the patent dated 10 Sep 1755. Wit: Jeremiah Morrow, Dorrity Murrow, Tully Choice. Wm. Murphey, L.S. Rec: 27 oct 1769. Pg. 37. Bk 1, p. 374. Hughes from Harris Deed, 26 Sep 1769. Samuel Harris of County of Pittsylvania of one part and John Wimbush and Archelius Hughes of said County of other part ... for 20L current money of Virginia Pg. 56. Land Surveys: William Murphey, 250 acres on Coles Creek of BIack Water River, June 23, 1769. Pg. 62. Bk 2, pg. 47. Ragsdale from Murphey Deed 17 Aug. 1770. Richard Murphy of Co. of Pittsylvania in Colony of Virginia of one part and William Ragsdale of Co. of Pittsylvania of other part ... for 40L ... that that tract of land on Elkhorn Creek containing by estimation 200 acres being the same land said Richard Murphy purchased of Nathaniel Terry, Gent ... and was by said Nathaniel Terry by deed recorded in Court of County of Halifax conveyed to said Richard Murphy. Wit: R Williams, Jno. Wimbush, Theos. Lacey. S/Richard Murphy L. S. Rec: 29 Nov 1770. Pg. 71. Bk 2, pg. 128 Murphey from Terry Deed, 22 Mar 1769 Nathaniel Terry, Gentl of Halifax Co of one part and James Murphey of Pittsylvania Co of other part ... for 20L current money of Virginia ... 173 acres it being part of a larger quantity granted to said Nathaniel Terry by patent ... in Leaks line thence by new dividing lines ... crossing the fork Branch of Elkhorn Creek ... in Glasscocks line III along leeks line.. crossing aforesd. Where on said James Murphey now lives be the same more or less. Wit: Isaac Read, Benj. Terry, Haynes Morgan, John Salmon. Rec: 28 Mar 1771. S/Nathaniel Terry Pg. 126. Bk. 3, p. 104. Morton from Hodges Deed 25 Oct 1771. Welcom William Hodges of Carolina province and Jehu Morton of Pittsylvania Co of other part ... for 150L current money ... 292 acres on a large branch of Allens Creek that makes out on the west side ... pointers of Joseph Eckhols' thence along Farris; line ... crossing a branch and said large branch to pine in Bakers line, along Bakers line. Wit: Wm. Short, Robt Bowmer, Joseph Robards. Cert: 26 Mar 1772, rec: 24 Sep 1772. Welcom W. Hodges L.S. Pg. 126. Bk 3, p. 106. Morton from Hodges Deed, 15 Oct 1771 Welcom William Hodges of Carolina Province of one part and Jehu Morton of Pittsylvania County of other part ... for 50L.... 40 acres on n side ofbanister River ... beginning at mouth of Spring Branch on William Shorts line, up the branch to Murpheys line, along his line to the River, down the River. Wit; William Short, Jos. Robards, Robin Bowmer. Cer; 26 mar 1772, rec: 24 Sep. 1772. Welcom W. Hodges L.S. Pg. 138. Bk 3, p. 194. Murphy from Ellis Deed, 29 Sep 1772 Joseph Elles of Pittsylvania Co and Colony of Va of one part and Wm. Murphy of County and Colony aforesaid of other part ... for 60L current money of Va ... Land on both sides n. fork of Pigg river .. on side of a stoney hill .. 164 acres being part of survey of 320 the patent dated Sep 1760. No witnesses Rec: 25 Mar 1773 Pg. 156. Bk 3, p. 325 Ragsdale from Murphy Deds, 8 May in 13' year of our reign George the third by grace of God Great Brittain France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith & c to Gideon Wright, Charles McHanally and Moses Martin Esqrs. Or any two of his majestys Justices of the County of Surry... whereas Richard Murphy by Indenture of Feofftnent hath conveyed to William Ragsdale of Co. of Pittsylvania one certain tract of Land containing 200 acres and whereas Keziah the wife of Richard cannot conveniently travel to and from our said County Court of Pittsylvania .. trusting to your faithfull and provident circumspection in examing Keziah apart from her husband 11 whether she freely relinquishes her right of dower. Will. Tunstall by virtue of above dedimus we have examined Keziah the wife of Richd Murphy apart from her husband ..hereby certifie did relinquish her right of dower. 12 July 1773. Gideon Wright; Charles McHanally; Moses Martin. Rec: 22 July 1773. Pg. 162. Book 3, p. 373. Murdock & Co from Murphey Deed of Trust, 15 July 1773 James Murphey of Co. of Pittsylvania of one part and Thomas Murdock for James Murdock & Co of said County of other part ... for 5 9L 18 09 current money which James Murphey justly indebed to Thomas Murdock and Co ... and honestly desire to pay ... farther consideration of sum of 5 s. like money ... sell 200 acres of land upon a branch of Elkhorn Creek and joining the lands of James Leak Sr and Thomas Glasscock being the plantation whereon James Murphey now lives ... nevertheless after 25 Dec 1774 ... sell for best price. Wit: Dond. McNicole, Francis Henry, Rob. Farguson. Rec: 23 Sep. 1773. James Murphey L.S. Deed Book and Wills No. 5 1767-1780 pp 287-288: 22 Oct 1778. George Murphey bought from George Ridley, both of Pittsylvania County, 238 acres of land lying on both sides of Cherrystone Creek. The consideration was a "stallion, colt and 87 pounds 10 shillings." Wts: William Moon and two others (illegible) Grants No. 27, 1792-1793, pp 20-21: 14 Aug 1792 - George Murphey, in consideration of 15 shillings, received grant of land from Henry Lee, Esquire, Governor of VA, said grant comprising 140 acres on the branches of Cherrystone Creek. (This land joins George Murphey's other property.) Deed Book 11, 1796-1799, pp 181-182: 18 Sep 1797 - George Murphey and wife, Elizabeth, transfer to Thomas Turley of Pittsylvania County 38 acres of land on Cherrystone Creek, in consideration of 50 pounds. Deed Book 11, 1796-1799, pp 182-183: 16 Oct 1797 - George Murphey transfers to John Patterson of Pittsylvania County 200 acres of land on Cherrystone Creek in consideration of 100 pounds. The land is described as that on which "G. Murphey now lives." Deed Book 13, 1802-1804, pp 316-317: 30 June 1803 - Roberson Murphey of Pittsylvania County, acting under power of attorney for George Murphey Senior of Robertson County TN, in consideration of 30 pounds, transfers to Thomas Turley 140 acres of land on Cherrystone Creek. Court Orders, Book 5, p. 101: July Court 1784. George Murphey, plaintiff, secured judgement against Moses Sweeney Jr. in the amount of 40 shillings. From: Regina Roper Last Will & Testament of THOMAS MURPHY (WB B:114-117) I, THOMAS MURPHY of Pittsylvania Co and State of VA do hereby make my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following, that is to say, First I desire that after my decease my Executors who I shall hereinafter name (page is torn and folded here) right and____such credit as they shall consider most __________ legatees all the perishable part of my estate and out of the monies arising therefrom pay all my just debts and funeral expenses. 2dly, after all my just debts and funeral expenses are paid I give to Elijah Robinson, the husband of my daughter Elizabeth dec'd, the sum of one dollar. 3dly, I desire that my executor shall pay the children of my daughter Elizabeth Robinson dec'd a sum of money (counting them all as one legatee in my estate) that shall make them equal to the legatee I have given the most to, including what I have given to their mother heretofore. 4thly, I desire that my executor pay each of the rest of my legatees a sum of money that shall make them equal to the one I have given the most to, including what I have given them heretofore. 5thly, after all the legatees in my estate, viz the children of my dauhter Elizabeth Robinson dec'd (counting them all together as one legatee in my estate) Jane Ritchie, William Murphy, Spencer Murphy, Warren Murphy, Lydia Murphy, John D Murphy, Thomas Murphy and Nancy Sutherlin shall be made equal to each other incluing what I have given them heretofore according to the account I keep charged against them (for the special purpose of making an equal division among all my children) and the one dollar paid to Elijah Robinson above mentioned the balance of the money I desire shall be equally divided among all my children above mentioned counting all the children of my deceased daughter Elizabeth as one legatee in my estate. 6thly, I desire that so soon after my death as will be right and proper my executors will have my lands laid off in 9 lots that shall be equal in value and one of those lots shall be assigned to the children of my daughter Elizabeth Robinson dec'd and one lot assigned to each of my children above mentioned. But if my executors should in their judgement think it would be more Interesting (my note: this word in capitalized and underlined) to the legatees after my decease to sell the land altogether or have it divided and sell it in different tracts and divide the money equally among all the legatees it is my will and desire they shall do so, so that is a matter I leave entirely to the discretion of my executors whether my land shall be equally divided among all the legatees or whether the land shall be sold as above and the money equally divided among all the legatees, should my executors sell land I desire that it should be sold on such credit as my executors shall think will be most interestig to the legatees 7thly, It is my desire that all the monies that will be due to children of my daughter ELIZABETH ROBINSON DEC'D FROM MY ESTATE WHICH WILL BE 1/9 PART of my estate shall remain in the hands of my executors until the said children shall be of lawful age or in the judgement of my executors they absolutely stand in need of it, in such case I leave it entirely at the discretion of my executors, and Lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my son Thomas Murphy and my son Spencer Murphy executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other or former wills and testaments by me heretofore made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 23 day of October in the year 1837. /s/Thomas Murphey (seal) Signed, sealed, published and declared as and for the last will and testament of the above named Thomas Murphey In presents of us: Teste John Greene Joseph Lewis Willis Booth (his mark) Codicil to the Will of Thomas Murphy Be it known to all men by these presents that I Thomas Murphy of the County of Pittsylvania and State of VA have made and declared my last will and testament in writing bearing date the 23 day of October 1837 which will is hereunto annexed. I the said Thomas Murphy by this present Codicil do ratify and confirm my said last will and testament in every respect only what this codocil will cause it to be altered-- That is to say, I lend unto my daughter Lydia Murphy one hundred and sixteen acres of land during her single life to be taken at th elower end of my tract of land including the house in which I now reside in to be laid off to her by four disinterested men (2 of said men to be chosen by my daughter Lydia and the other 2 by my executors) in such manner that will leave he firewood and timber sufficient to support said land and that will injure the balance of he land as little as possible- and at her marriage or death itis my will that the said 116 acres of land shall be sold by my executors and the money divided as is directed in my Last Will & Testament or if my exec. thinks it will be best and most interesting to the legatees it is my will and __ for them to sell the said 116 acres of land with the balance of my land subject to the loan and __ of my daughter Lydia during her single life. My will and meaning is that this codocil be adjudged to be a part and parcel of my said Last Will & Testament and that all things therein mentioned and contained be faithfully and truly performed and as fully and amply in every respect as if the same were so declared and set down in any said Last Will & Testament . In witness where of I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 28 day of August 1847. Thomas Murphy signed in the presence of us John Green George Turpin his mark Jesse Strange John B. Green At a court held for the county of Pittsylvania the 16 day of December 1850 this Last Will and Testament of Thomas Murphey dec'd together with the codocil thereunto attached were presented in court and the will was proved by the oaths of John Green and Joseph Lewis, two subscribing witnesses thereto and the codicil by John Green and George Turpin two subscribing witnesses and were ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Thomas Murphy only surviving executor in the will mentioned who __ (the Archives cut it off there without finishing the proof) Last Will and Testament Nancy Gray 22 April 1850 Pittsylvania County Circuit Court Will Book 2, Pages 102 and 103 My last will. I, Nancy Gray of the County of Pittsylvania and State of Virginia, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me at any time heretofore made: and first I direct that my body be decently interred in my old burying ground in the said County, according to the rights and ceremonies of the church of which I am now a member, and as to such worldly estate, as it hath pleased God to entrust me with, I dispose of the same as follows - First, I direct that all my debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon after my decease as possible, out of the first moneys that shall come into the hands of my executors, from any portion of my estate real or personal. Secondly, I give to my son John my tract of land and its improvements. I give to my grandaughter Elizabeth A. Gray (daughter of my son John), one bedstead, bed and furniture. I give to my son William one dollar Va. currency. I give to my son Jeremiah one dollar Va. currency. I give to my daughter Calva one dollar Va. Currency. I give to my daughter Sarah one dollar Va. currency. I give to my son Aden one dollar Va. currency and all the residue of my estate that has not been disposed of by me in this my will. I give to my son John, my son Benjamin and my daughter Itavia - to be equally divided - and to effectuate this my intention I do hereby vest in my executors full power and authority to dispose of my estate as above named - And, I do hereby make and ordain my esteemed neighbours, Thomas Murphy and Peter D. Guerrant and my son Benjamin. In witness whereof I Nancy Gray the Testatrix have to this my will written on one sheet of paper, set my hand and seal this twenty second day of April in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and fifty. /s/Nancy (mark) Gray Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of us, who have subscribed in the presence of each other. John Green John B. Green, Jr William I. Davis (Clause) concerning the above will, and lastly my expressed will and desire is, and I do hereby ordain and appoint that if any difference or dispute, question or controversy shall arise or happen concerning any gift, bequest or other matter or thing in this my will, given or bequeathed, expressed or contained that then no suit or suits in law or equity or otherwise shall be brought or commenced or prosecuted for and concerning the same, but the same shall be forwarded, wholy, to this award, order and determination of my esteemed neighbours James Still and John Keen, with power for them to choose an umpire and if they or either of my said neighbours shall from any cause not be able or willing to act in premises, then I do direct that my son Benjamin and daughter Itavia shall each appoint an arbitrator or arbitrators in the place and stead of either or both of my esteemed neighbours James Still and John Keen, with the same power of choosing an umpire, and what the said arbitrators of if any umpire be appointed what a majority of the said arbitrators, shall order direct or determine therein shall be binding and conlusive to and on all and every person or persons therein concerned. Whereas, I witness my hand and seal as above to this my will and testament as above written. /s/Nancy (X) Gray Signed sealed and delivered in presence of us who have subscribed in the presence of each other by her request John Green William Davis John B. Green, Jr. At a court held for the county of Pittsylvania this 17th day of June 1830. This Last Will and Testament of Nancy Gray deceased together with the codicil thereunder written was presented in court and proven by the oaths of three subscribing witnesses each, and ordered to be recorded. Note: This will was "cut and pasted" from an internet posting which shows a discrepancy in dates - 1830 and 1850. GRANTOR INDEX TO DEEDS, TRUST DEEDS, LIENS ETC. PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY VA (incomplete record) Date Grantor Grantee Vol/Page 29 Nov 1770 Richard Murphy William Ragsdale 2/47 22 Jul 1773 Keziah Murphy (wife of Richard) Relinq. of Dower 3/325 28 Nov 1776 William Murphy Joseph Hale 4/272 20 May 1811 Polly (wife of Samuel) Murphy Relinq. of Dower 17/299 21 Feb 1814 John G. Murphy Francis Dabney - Trust 18/389 15 Aug 1814 Anne, Caty, Lewis, & John Murphey Sr. Burwell Law 18/514 19 Feb 1816 John Murphey Sr. William Murphey 19/374 18 Mar 1816 John G. & Tabitha Murphey George W. Marable 19/403 20 May 1816 Ezekiel & Martha Murphy William Walton 20/36 18 Nov 1816 John & Katy Murphy Sr. William Wilson 20/212 17 Mar 1817 William & Isabella Murphy Robert Wilson 20/359 17 Mar 1817 Lewis & Anne(y) Murphy Mathew Wills 20/373 17 Mar 1817 Lewis & Anna Murphy Robert Pearce 20/381 21 Apr 1817 Archibald D. & Jane Murphey Benjamin W.S. Cabell 20/392 19 May 1817 Nathaniel & Polley Murphey James Blair 21/33 (power of attorney) 21 Jul 1817 Nathaniel & Polley Murphy (by atty) John M. Napier 21/91 16 Mar 1818 Archibald D. & Jane Murphey Samuel Dabney 21/363 19 Apr 1819 William D. & Abigail Murphey Peter Cahall 22/251 17 May 1819 John & Katy Murphey Sr. James Lanier 22/275 16 Aug 1819 John & Katy Murphey Sr. William Wilson 22/390 16 Aug 1819 John G. & Tabitha Murphey Cert of Acknowledment 22/392 18 Oct 1819 William & Isabella Murphey John Pritchett 22/427 20 Dec 1819 John & Katy Murphey Sr. Relinq. of Dower 23/52 21 Feb 1820 William Murphey (Comr.) James Trahern 23/128 19 Oct 1820 James & Margaret Murphey William Clark 23/386 18 Apr 1823 William Murphy John Headen 25/322 20 Dec 1824 Archibald D. & Jane Murphey Thomas Ruffin 27/60 17 Nov 1828 James & Mary A. Murphey Isham Farmer Jr. 30/382 21 Feb 1831 Benjamin, John, James & Wm. Murphy (by Comr.) John K. Gregory 32/261 15 Sep 1834 William Murphy John B. Murphey 36/445 (Power of Attorney) 20 Oct 1834 William D. (Est), William, Lucy John B., Celia (by attorney) Samuel Hairston 37/8 20 Oct 1834 John B. (atty), Thomas J. Murphey Samuel Hairston 37/8 27 Oct 1834 James & Mary A. Murphey Thomas T. Williams 37/96 16 May 1842 Spencer & Martha M. Murphy John Bullington 46/40 15 May 1843 Stephen & Lucy Murphy George T. Berger - Trust 47/287 02 Apr 1845 Spencer Murphey Albert G. Pritchett Tr. 49/190 22 Jan 187? Paul Murphey Jessie L. Carter & wife 65/62 15 Nov 1873 Thomas Murphey, est. adm. Dick Strange 66/424 15 Dec 1873 Sally B. Murphey Redmond S. Burton 66/476 02 April 1800; Probated 21 July 1800. Will of William Butcher, Sr. Wife: Jane, Sons: George, James, John, William, Isaac, dau. Lidda Butcher, dau. Elizabeth, Polly, Cassey Murphey, Phebe Davis, they have received their part. Youngest son, Benjamin. Wife Jane and son John executors. James Butcher and James Murphy, security for the executors. (James Murphy married Cassey Butcher in Loudoun VA circa 1795) (Phoebe Butcher married James Sands in 1798; perhaps she was first married to a Davis) 22 April 1818; Probated 15 May 1820. Will of James Sands Sr. Son, James Sands Jr.; Dau. Margaret Murphy; dau. Elizabeth Sands and Mary Sands. Son-in-law James Murphey, executor James Sands Sr. (James Sands married Phoebe Butcher in Loudoun VA on 29 Dec 1798) (James Murphy married Peggy Sands 29 Nov. 1806 in Loudoun VA) Deed Book 32, pp 261-263 THIS INDENTURE made this 18th day of January 1831 Between John Butcher, Temple B. Taylor and Polly his wife, Peyton Pigg and Susan his wife, Josiah Butcher, Phoebe Butcher, WILLIAM MURPHY, JOHN MURPHY, JAMES B. MURPHY, BENJAMIN MURPHY, William Butcher, James Sands & Phoeba his wife, George Butcher, Isaac Butcher, James Pickerald and Lydia his wife, & Haley Mustain & Elizabeth, his wife, heirs of Benjamin Butcher, Deceased, of the one part & who convey by Thompson Robertson, a Commissioner specially appointed by a decree of the County Court of Pittsylvania to convey on their behalf, and John K. Gregory of the other part, whereas a suit has heretofore been instituted in the County Court of Pittsylvania on the chancery side thereof by the above named John Butcher, Temple B. Taylor and Polly his wife, Peyton Pigg and Susan his wife, Josiah Butcher and Phoeba Butcher, plaintiffs, against the said WILLIAM MURPHY, JOHN B. MURPHY, JAMES MURPHY, BENJAMIN MURPHY, William Butcher, James Sands and Phoeba his wife, George Butcher, Isaac Butcher, James Pickerald and Lydia his wife, Haley Mustain & Elizabeth his wife, Defendants, which said suit was so proceeded in that at the December term of said Court in the year 1829, it decreed that Thompson Robertson, Richard Jones and James Adams should proceed to sell on a credit of one to two years the lands to which the said Benjamin Butcher died entitled, lying on White Thorn Creek, consisting of two parcels, the one containing eighty five acres and the other contgaining one hundred and fifty acres and whereas also the said Commissioners did on the 11th day of January 1830 by virtue of said decree proceed to sell to the highest bidder the lands aforesaid and the above named John K. Gregory became the purchaser thereof at the price of Six Hundred and thirty five Dollars which was accordingly reported by said Commissioners and whereas also the County Court aforesaid at its January term 1831 confirmed the sale and repot aforesaid and also decreed that the above named plaintiffs and defendants convey the above parcels of land to the said John K. Gregory by a good and sufficient deed and appointed the above named Thompson Robertson a Commissioner according to the act of assembly for such cases provided to execute said conveyance for and on their behalf. Now this Indenture witnesseth that for and in consideration of the premises and especially in consideration of the payment of the said sum of Six hundred & Thirty five Dollars at and before the ensealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, they the said parties to this Indenture of the first part have bargained and sold and by these presents do and each of them bargain and sell unto the said John K. Gregory, his heirs and assigns, two certain parcels of land lying in the County of Pittsylvania on both sides of White Thorn Creek, the one containing eighty five acres and the other containing one Hundred and fifty acres lying adjoining the lands of Thompson Robertson, Woodson Johnson, V.H. Shelton, John Butcher, and others, it being the lands to which Benjamin Butcher died entitled, together with all singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining and the reversion and reversions remainder and remainders yearly and other rents issued and profits thereof and off every part and parcel thereof To have and To hold the said parcels of land with the tenements, hereditaments and all & singular or the premises herein before mentioned or intended to be bargained and sold with ??? of their rights and appurtenances unto the said John K. Gregory, his heirs and assigns forever and the said John Butcher, Temple B. Taylor and Polley his wife, Peyton Pigg and Susan his wife, Josiah Butcher, Phoeba Butcher, WILLIAM MURPHEY, JOHN MURPHEY, JAMES MURPHY, BENJAMIN MURPHY, William Butcher, James Sands and Phoeba his wife, George Butcher, Isaac Butcher, James Pickerald and Lydia his wife, Haley Mustain & Elizabeth his wife, for themselves and their heirs the said parcels of land with all and singular the premises and appurtenances unto the said John K. Gregory, his heirs and assigns, free from the claim or claims of them and of all and every person or persons whatsoever claiming under, through or by them shall will and do warrant and forever defend by these presents. Signed, sealed & Delivered. Thompson Robertson (seal) A Commissioner who executes this Indenture for and on behalf of John Butcher, Temple B. Taylor and Polly his wife, Peyton Pigg and Susan his wife, Josiah Butcher, Phoeba Butcher, WM. MURPHY, JOHN MURPHY, JAMES MURPHY, BENJAMIN MURPHY, Wm. Butcher, James Sands & Phoeba his wife, George Butcher, Isaac Butcher, James Pickerald & Lydia his wife, Haley Mustain & Elizabeth his wife. In Presence of: Jacob T. Coles Thos. Sr. Hutchings John Davis (?) At a Court held for Pittsylvania County the 21st day of February 1831. This Indenture from Thompson Robertson, Commissioner, to John K. Gregory was acknowledged by said Robertson to be his act and deed and ordered to be recorded. Teste: Will. Turnstall, Cl. Lydia Butcher married James Pickeral on 17 Oct 1803 in Pittsylvania. Elizabeth Butcher married Haley Mustain on 19 Aug 1811 in Pittsylvania. Polly Butcher married Temple B. Taylor on 18 Aug 1817 in Pittsylvania. Susanna Butcher married Peyton Pigg on 01 Nov 1824 in Pittsylvania. George Butcher married Lucy Deboe on 30 Jan 1838 in Caswell. George Butcher married Sally Berrot on 10 Feb 1830 in Pittsylvania. Phebe Butcher married Meady Meade on 16 Dec 1833 in Pittsylvania. Josiah C. Butcher married Carmelia J. Fuller on 16 Oct 1837 in Pittsylvania Pittsylvania County Marriages 1767 to 1860 (from Virginia Murphy) William Murphy md. Abbe Cabill & Mar. 1786 Thomas Murphy md. Anne Davis 25 Dec. 1793 George Murphy m. Frances Jefferson 27 Mar 1794 (she was related to Thomas Jefferson) Ezekiel Murphy md. Martha Smith on 12 Feb 1799, bondsman John Smith, dtr. of Martha Smith Thomas Murphy md. Rebeckah Thacker* 30 July 1800 Bon. Reuben Thacker James Murphy md. Peggy Sands 29 Nov. 1806 Lewis Murphy md. Joanna Deer 1 April 1811 bondsman John Morton Isiah Morton, father??? Allen Murphy md. Rebecca Smothers 6 Mar. 1817 Pleasant Murphy md. Anna R. Shelton 16 Nov. 1818 daughter of William Shelton bondsman Vincent H. Shelton John Murphy md. Lucy Tiffin 14 April 1822 dau. of Thomas Tiffin bondsman Peter L. Tiffin John Murphy md. Nancy Hagood 6 Mar 1823 bondsman-Thomas Moody signer Lewis Hagood Spencer Murphy md. Martha M. Breedlove sign-Richard Breedlove Warren D. Murphy md. Elizabeth Dixon 24 July 1829 dau of William Dixon bondsman Peyton T. Dixon Thomas Murphy md. Theny Lewis 26 Mar 1833 bon-John Lewis Robert Murphy md. Martha Dalton 5 Feb. 1850 bon. James Keesee signer Booker Dalton John R. Murphy md. Susannah Childress 7 Oct. 1852 Henry H. Murphy md. Lucy Jane Cook 11 Dec 1856 William S. & Martha Ann Murphy William and Eliza Cook John W. Murphy md. Catherine Adams 11 Jan. 1860 Elizabeth Murphy md. John Thacker* 27 Feb. 1792 by Richard Elliott Elizabeth Murphy md Shemie Watson 17 Oct 1792 by Richard Elliott Jakey Murphy md. William Griffith 25 Jan. 1800 dau Thomas Murphy Sally Murphy md. Nathan Adams 13 Feb. 1809 by Thomas Payne Jane Murphy md. Robert Ritchey 27 Dec. 1817 bon Robert Ritchey dau of Thomas and Anna Sally Murphy md. James Spencer 19 Oct. 1819 bon. Wm. Ware sign. Wm. Murphy Elizabeth Murphy md. Elijah Robinson 17 Nov. 1823 dau. of Thomas. bon. Richard B. Beck Elenor Murphy md. George Booker 28 Sept. 1830 bon. Terrell Hogpar signer Abigail Murphy mother Ann Murphy md. Stephen S. Sutherland 12 Nov. 1832 dau of Thomas Murphy Almira Murphy md. James Dove 30 May 1840 dau. of Stephen Murphy bon. Joseph Barber md. by Joel T. Adams Louisa Murphy md. Jesse Keesee 21 Dec. 1846 bon Richard Keesee dau of Stephen Murphy Hariet Murphy md. John Martin 20 Dec. 1853 Synthia A. Murphy md. James V. Gray no date given 1860 William Mack md. Mary Blair 2 Oct. 1799 bon. George Blair From Regina Roper (shkgclmt@gnv.fdt.net) Thomas Murphy Sr. married Anne Davis, daughter of John and Milly Davis, on 25 Dec 1793. He made his will 23 Oct 1837 and she was not mentioned, by name or in any other way. Last record found for Anne was 1820 census. Thomas made a hasty codicil to his will ten years later on 28 Aug 1947 and he died 16 Dec 1859 when these documents were probated. (circa 1770-1859). Thomas included a clause to the effect that if anyone tried to break the will they would get nothing. Be it known to all men by these presents that I Thomas Murphy of the County of Pittsylvania and State of VA have made and declared my last will and testament in writing bearing date the 23 day of October 1837 which will is hereunto annexed. I the said Thomas Murphy by this present Codicil do ratify and confirm my said last will and T in every respect only what this codocil will cause it to be altered- That is to say, I lend unto my daughter Lydia Murphy one hundred and sixteen acres of land during her single life to be taken at th elower end of my tract of land including the house in which I now reside in to be laidoff to her by four disinterested men (2 of said men to be chosen by my daughter Lydia and the other 2 by my executors) in such manner that will leave he rfirewood and timber sufficient to support said land and that will injure the balance of he land as little as possible- and at her marriage or death itis my will that the said 116 acres of land shall be sold by my executors and the money divided as is directed in my L W and T or if my exec. thinks it will be best and most interesting to the legatees it is my will and __ for them to sell the said 116 acres of land with the balance of my land subject to the loan and __ of my daughter Lydia during her single life. My will and meaning is that this codocil be adjudged to be a part and parcel of my said L W and T and that all things therein mentioned and contained be faithfully and truly performed and as fully and amply in every respect as if the same were so declared and set down in any said L w and T. In witness where of I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 28 day of August 1847. /s/Thomas Murphy signed in the presence of us John Green George Turpin his mark Jesse Strange John B. Green At a court held for the county of Pittsylvania the 16 day of December 1850 this L W and T of Thomas Murphey dec'd together with the codocil thereunto attached were presented in court and the will was proved by the oaths of John Green and Joseph lewis two subscribing witnesses thereto and the codicil by John Green and George Turpin two subscribing witnesses and were ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Thomas Murphy only surviving executor in the will mentioned who __ (the Archives cut it off there without finishing the proof) His children in 1837, 1847 and 1850 were: Elizabeth Murphy, wife of Elijah Robinson. Jane Murphy, wife of Robert Ritchie. William Murphy - married Nancy D. Breedlove 01 Nov 1824. Spencer Murphy - married Martha M. Breedlove 03 Dec 1827; died circa 1849. Warren D. Murphy - married first Elizabeth Dixon; second Lucy Stacy. Lydia Murphy, spinster 1810-March 1872. John D. Murphy - married Nancy Hagood 06 Mar 1823. Thomas Murphy Jr. - married Theny Lewis 26 Mar 1833. Nancy "Ann" Murphy, wife of Stephen Sutherling. Lydia ended up with substantial part of estate and never married. Warren D. moved to Maury TN by 1840 and in 1852 set out for Texas. JOHN G. MURPHEY and TABITHA BRYANT MURPHY (s/o Col. Archibald Murphey of Caswell NC - Deed Book 18, pp. 389-390 THIS INDENTURE made this first day of January in the year One thousand eight hundred and fourteen, Between JOHN G. MURPHEY of the Town of Danville, Pittsylvania, of the one part, and Francis Dabney of the town and County aforesaid of the other part. WITNESSETH, that whereas the said JOHN G. MURPHEY is justly indebted to Stephen D. Watkins of the County of Powhatan in the sum of Five Hundred dollars due by note bearing date of this day, with interest from the date hereof if not punctually paid on the first day of January eighteen hundred and fifteen the payment of which the said MURPHEY is honestly desirous of securing and paying unto the said Stephen D. Watkins, Now this indenture. Witnesseth that for and in consideration of these premises and for the further consideration of one dollar to the said MURPHEY in hand paid by the said by the said Francis Dabney at and before the ensealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the said JOHN G. MURPHEY hath granted, bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant, bargain and sell to the said Francis Dabney two half acre lots of ground in the town of Danville known and designated in the place of said Town by numbers Six and Eight, together with all houses, enclosures and other improvements thereto belonging. In Trust nevertheless that if the said JOHN G. MURPHEY shall on the before mentioned first day of January in year 1815 will and truly pay, or cause to be paid to the said Stephen D. Watkins, his certain attorney, Executors, administrators or assigns, the before mentioned sum of Five hundred Dollars ~~ together with the expense of recording this Indenture and all contingent and necessary expense which may acrue on account of carrying this writing fully into effect, then this indenture shall be void and of no effect. But in default of the punctual payment to the said Stephen D. Watkins as aforesaid then the said Francis Dabney wherever he shall be thereunder required by the said Stephen D. Watkins sell for ready money the aforesaid Lotts of ground and improvements to the highest bidder having previously advertised the time and place of sake for the space of three weeks at least in one of the newspapers printed in Lynchburg and also advertise the same in the neighborhood of Danville and out of the proceeds of said sale the said Francis Dabney shall pay the said Stephen D. Watkins his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns the amount of his aforesaid debt, interest and expenses. And the surplus of the said proceeds, if any, the said Francis Dabney shall then pay to the said JOHN G. MURPHEY, his heirs, Executors, administrators or assigns. In testimony whereof the parties to these presents have hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals the day and year first above written. John G. Murphey (seal) Francis Dabney (seal) Signed, sealed and delivered in presents of: Thomas Stewart Gilby Benson William Linn John Guthertin At a Court held for Pittsylvania County the 17th day of January 1814. This Deed of Trust from JOHN G. MURPHEY to Francis Dabney trustee to secure the payment of a debt due Stephen D. Watkins was presented in Court and proved by the oaths of two witnesses thereto subscribed to be the acts and deeds of the said MURPHEY and Dabney and another court held for the said county the 21st day of February in the year aforesaid the same was again presented in court and acknowledged by the subscribing parties to be their acts and deeds and ordered to be recorded. Teste Will Tunstall, CC Deed Book 19, pp 403-404 THIS INDENTURE made this twenty third day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & sixteen Between JOHN G. MURPHEY & TABITHA, his wife, of the Town of Danville, in the County of Pittsylvania & State of Virginia, of the one part, & George W. Marable of the County of Halifax & State aforesaid of the other. WITNESSETH that the said JOHN G. MURPHEY & TABITHA, his wife, for and in consideration of the sum of one thousand eight hundred Dollars by the said George W. Marable to them in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained, sold, aliened and confirmed & do by these presents grant, bargain, sell, alien & confirm unto the said George W. Marable two lots of ground situated in the said Town of Danville & known & distinguished in the plan of the said Town by the numbers six & eight, containing half an acre each, be the same more or less together, with all houses including & other improvements thereon & all the right, title, interest, claim & demand of them the said JOHN G. MURPHEY & TABITHA, his wife, whether in ??? or equity in & to the same excepting nevertheless any claims or rights of dower which the wife of James Gatewood may have in the said lot number six in case she should survive the said James Gatewood her present husband. To have & to hold the said lots & appurtenances with all other the before granted premises unto him the said George W. Marable, his heirs & assigns forever to his & their own use & behoof forever, the said JOHN G. MURPHEY & TABITHA, his wife, do for themselves, their heirs, ?? & administrators, covenant & agree to & with the said George W. Marable, his heirs & assigns that they will warrant & forever defend the title to the before granted lots & premises to him the said George W. Marable, his heirs & assigns, with the exception of the claim or right of dower which the said Mrs. GAtewood may have in the lot number six in case she survives her present husband which claim of dower the said JOHN G. MURPHEY & TABITHA, his wife, do not oblige themselves to ??? or remove but in case the said Mrs. Gatewood should have a right of dower in the lot number eight the said JOHN G. MURPHEY & TABITHA, his wife, do hereby oblige themselves, their heirs ??? to clear out or remove the same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the said JOHN G. MURPHEY & TABITHA, his wife, have hereunto set their hands & affixed their seals on the day and year above written. JNO. G. MURPHEY (seal) TABBEY MURPHEY (seal) Witness: Jno. Noble John Ross Thomas Stewart Hugh P. Smithson Christian Allen At a Court held for Pittsylvania County the 18th day of March 1816. This Indenture from JOHN G. MURPHEY and TABBEY, his wife, to George W. Marable was presented in Court & proved by the oaths of three subscribing witnesses to be the act and deed of the said JOHN G. MURPHEY and ordered to be recorded. Teste: Will Tunstall, Cl. Deed Book 22, pp 392-393 Pittsylvania County Court - TABITHA MURPHEY, apart from her husband, acknowledged that she freely executed the deed conveying property to George W. Marable. 16 Aug 1819. PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY (formed 1727 from King George & Stafford Counties) Records of Dettingen Parish 1745-1802 At a Vestrey held at Quantico Vestrey house the 9th day of November 1747: to William Murfey for burying John Gaskins. At a Vestrey held at Quantico Vestrey house in Dettingen Parrish the 9th day of Oct 1747: Ordered that the Churchwardens bind to Cuthbert Harrison a Bastard Child the Issue of Hannah Murfey According to Law. At a Vestrey Held at Quantico Vestrey house the 9th day of Oct 1751: to Ann Murphey for burying Thos. More. At a Vestrey held at Quantico Vestrey house 28 Aug 1756: Ordered that Lewis Reno pay Gabril Murphey & Wm. More Undertakers of the Church at Redmons the Tobacco Levyed in his hands. At a meeting of the Overseers of the Poor at the House of Lewis Reno on the 13th of Nov 1790 agreable to adjournment: to Moses Robins for Sundry provisions furnished Isaac Murphy per account. At a meeting of the Overseers of the Poor held at the Poor Houses on the 7th day of Nov 1800: Ordered that the Treasurer pay Jesse Murphey two dollars & fifty cents first deducting therefrom the amount of his levy for last year being twenty five cents to be paid to Sheriff Wigginton. Indenture: John Murphey, a poor baseborn boy, age 2 on June 3 last, bound until age 21 to Cuthbert Harrison. Wts: none. November 174? Indenture: Rhuben Herndon, a baseborn boy about 18 months of age, bound until age 21 to Soloman Jones, Gent. To be taught to read and write and the trade of a shoemaker. Wts: Evan Williams. 04 Sep 1782. Prince William Co., VA Deed Book 2, pg. 30 THIS INDENTURE made and entered into this Twenty third Day of November 1801 Between JOHN LYNN & BENSON LYNN his son of the County of Prince William and State of Virginia of the one part and HEDGMAN MURPHY of the county and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said JOHN & BENSON LYNN for and in consideration of the sum of Sixteen pounds Virginia currency to us in hand paid by said HEDGMAN MURPHY the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and of the same do acquitt and Exonerate himself his Executors Admrs. Heirs & Assigns have bargained and sold and by these presents do bargain and sell Alien and transfer unto the said HEDGMAN MURPHY and his heirs forever all that parcel piece or part of land which was given by WILLIAM LYNN to THORNTON LYNN & BENSON LYNN sons of the aforementioned JOHN LYNN the s[ai]d JOHN LYNN having purchased the part belonging to THORNTON LYNN which land hereby bargained and sold is situate in Prince William County lying on the fork of Butlers & Blands Roads and is bounded as followeth (Vizt.) Beginning at the Conjunction of the aforesaid Roads and Run[n]ing with the former No. 55 [degrees] Wt. 25 po[les] to the line of WILLIAM RIDLEY then with his line No. 42 [degrees] Et. 22 po[les] to the line of RHEUBEN CALVERT then leaving Ridley and Running with Calvert's line So. 49 [degrees] Et. 7 po[les] to Blands Road then leaving said Calvert's line and Run[n]ing with said Road So. 25 poles to the Beginning containing two Acres and twelve poles together with all appurtenances of every kind and nature in any wise appertaining unto the aforesaid piece, part or parcel of land. To have and to hold the aforesaid piece, part or parcell of land and its appurtenances unto the s[ai]d HEDGMAN MURPHY and his heirs forever for the only proper use and hehoof of him the s[ai]d HEDGMAN MURPHY his heirs and assigns forever and the said JOHN LYNN and BENSON LYNN for themselves their heirs Exrs. and Admnrs. forever warrant and defend by there presents unto the said HEDGMAN MURPHY his heirs and assigns the aforesaid piece part , and parcel of land and its appurtenances against all persons claiming under them. In Testimony whereof the said JOHN LYNN & BENSON LYNN have hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals the day and year first above Written. JOHN LYNN SENR. {seal} BENSON LYNN {seal} Signed, Sealed, Acknowledged and delivered in presence of DAVID JAMISON GEORGE COPPIN WILLIAM PEARSON At a Court held for Prince William County the 5th day of July 1802. This deed from JOHN LYNN & BENSON LYNN to HEDGMAN MURPHY was proved by the Oath of GEO. COPIN and ordered to be Certified. And at a Court held for the s[ai]d county the 2nd day of August 1802. This said deed was acknowledged by BENSON LYNN and proved as to JOHN LYNN by WM. PEARSON & ordered to be Recorded. Teste. John Williams Clk. Cur. PRINCESS ANNE COUNTY (formed 1691 from Lower Norfolk) Land & Probate Records Abstracted from Deed Books 1-7 1691-1755 Deed Book 1, p. 470: 23 Sep 1705/01 May 1706: Will of John Godfrey, Jr. Son Jonathan (manor plantation), son Arthur (Evens Neck), son John, daughter Dinah, wife Elizabeth, child wife goes with. Exr: wife. Wts: Thomas Butt, John Edwards, John Murphey, Elizabeth Godfrey. Deed Book 5, p. 502: 29 Sep 1740: Charles Whitehurst to brother Odeon 150 acres. Wts: Thomas Langley, Arthur Whitehurst, Patrick Murphy. Deed Book 6, p. 186: 25 Jan 1742-3/02 Mar 1742: Will of George Simmons. Eldest son Thomas. Son Lemuel. Daughters Mary, Sarah and Easter. Exr: wife. Wts: Patrick Murphy, Thomas Ward. Deed Book 6, p. 465: 22 Aug 1745/06 Nov 1745: Will of Paul Rigby. Child wife goes with; Martha Morse wife of Thomas, Joyce Scarborre, wife of Charles, Ann Senica, daughter of Nathaniel, William Parsons, Nathaniel Senica. Exr: John Whitehead. Wts: John Murphy, Dinah Ward, Omey Patterson. Deed Book 8, p. 471: 22 Jan 1760/15 Apr 1760: Will of William Robinson. Daughters Ann and Mary. Wife Ann. Son William. Exr: brother Tully Robinson. Wts: Pat Murphey, John Biddle, William Gaston, Charles Gasking, Deed Book 9, p. 225: 25 May 1763/19 Jul 1763: Will of John Thorowgood. Sons John, Thomas Scarborough, Mitchel and Argall. Wife Margaret. Daughter Pegie Hunter. Son William. Daughter Pembroke. Daughter Sally Scarborough Thorowgood. Exr: wife, Capt. William Keeling and Jonathan Saunders. Wts: Anthony Lawson, Patrick Murphy, Thomas Hunter, Sr. Deed Book 12, p. 84: 02 May 1770: Edward Frizzle to Patrick Murphey for L50 100 acres near the North Landing, part of a plantation Daniel Frizell left to his son Daniel and which Edward bought of his brother Arthur. Wts: Erasmus Haynes, William Holmes Jr., Charles Williamson. Deed Book 14, p. 71: 14 Apr 1774: John Stone to Anthony Walke for a debt of L157 5 shillings 8 pence gives a security 233 acres and 150 acres bequeathed him by his father John Stone. Wts: Edward Moseley, John Kenline, John Tipling, Nathaniel Murphey, Erasmus Hayes, Jr. Deed Book 14, p. 80: 04 Dec 1773/09 Jun 1774: Will of Edward Green. Sons William and Edward. Mother Anne Godfrey. Daughter Penny. Exr: Patrick Murphy. Wts: Patt Murphy, Mary Murphy, Anne Murphey. Deed Book 14, p. 140: 07 Nov 1774/08 Dec 1774: Will of Henry Lamount. Son Caleb; daughters Susanna, Frances Banks and Amy Cary. Granddaughter Sarah, daughter of son Henry. James Murphey, son of Patrick. Henry Lovett (Beaverhouse Neck). Wife Frances. Grandchildren Joshua, John and Mary Tanors. Exr: son Caleb and son in law Thomas Banks. Wts: Thomas R. Walker, Robert Jones, John Turner, James Brewer. Deed Book 17, p. 69: 16 Jan 1782/14 Mar 1872: Will of George Trowten. James Murphey. Wife Elizabeth. Daughter Polly Currant. Exr: wife and James Smith. Wts: Charles Henly, Rachel Smith. VIRGINIA ANTIQUARY, VOL. 1 Princess Anne Co. Loose Papers, 1700-1789 Pg. 47. Pat Murphy humbly sheweth that Christopher Wright stands indebted to him the sum of L4:2, due by account, for schooling Wm. Thoroughgood, Miss Rabekah Wright, David Wright and Wm. Wright 9 months each as per agreement. 30 may 1768, Arba Frost was summoned as a witness on behalf of Christopher Wright, Gent., defendant in this case. Dismissed June 1768. Pg. 63. 16 July 1771. John Shipp and Mary Shipp are summoned to testify for Patrick Murphy vs. Henry Dudley, in a matter involving L4:19:1 1, due by account dated 28 Dec. 1769. Said sum is due "to his agreement to send four of his children to school under my care & tuition at Ll:5:0 per annum each" and was owed to Murphy by Dudley. Pg. 98. 1 Aug 1779. A list of sundry balances due to James Whitehurst, decd, taken Aug. 1 1779. (sums omitted, names given): Patrick Murphy, dec'd, James Kempe, Lydia Hargrove, John Moore...... Pg. 142. "At a general meeting of the Overseers of the Poor, for the Parish of Lynhaven, held in Kempesville in April 1786, and the following sums allowed Lynhaven parish. (The sums total L127. The individual sums will not be given here). To Dennis Desk. To Doct. Thos Kemp for keeping Dennis Desk. To Mrs. Mary Murphy. .... To Amey Whitehurst widow of Caleb & 3 small children. Pg. 143. Nov. Court 1787. Lynhaven Parish, paid the following by Overseers of the Poor........ To Mary Murphy Pg. 166. Filed May 1788. Willoughby West by his will gave several legacies to his daughter Mary. Joel Simmons was appointed her guardian on 12 Feb 1778. The said Mary is now the wife of Anthony Murphy, orator in this suit. Pg. 134. Dec. 1784. Appraisement of Philip Bower's estate returned by Anthony Murphy, Thomas Lovett, Joel Simmons. Pg. 158. 17 Mar 1787. Capias for Drew Whitehurst & John Oliver; answer Anthony Murphy of a pleas of debt 36L, damages 9L. Endorsed, Whitehurst no inhabitant; executed on Oliver. 1783 Tax List - Nathaniel Murphy Some Princess Anne Marriages: Anthony Murphy to Peggy Murden on 12 Aug 1780. Anthony Murphy to Mary West on 27 Aug 1787. James Murphy to Mary Pebworth on 08 Oct 1787. James Murphree to Susanna Simms on 25 Apr 1776. John Murphy to Katharine Matthias on 03 Dec 1785. Nathaniel Murphy to Elizabeth Russell on 20 Sep 1782. William Murphy to Elizabeth Batten on 05 May 1796. Princess Anne County, Virginia Births, 1853-1880 Name Birthdate Parents MURPHY DAVID 12 May 1877 WILLIAM & FANNY MURPHY GRACE 20 Jun 1876 ILLEGIBLE & INDIANNA MURPHY HETTA 23 Mar 1867 WILLIAM & ANN MURPHY IRENA 16 May 1870 JAMES & SARAH MURPHY JOHN 10 Feb 1876 WILLIAM & ANNA MURPHY JOSHUA 01 Oct 1870 WILLIAM & FRANNIE MURPHY MARY 08 Oct 1873 WILLIAM & ILLEGIBLE MURPHY MARY 08 Sep 1878 V. & INDIANA MURPHY WILLIAM 24 Sep 1871 WILLIAM & ANNE RANDOLPH COUNTY (formed 1787 from Harrison County VA) (now WV) Montrose Primitive Baptist Church, the Montrose Chapter of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF), and Randolph County Montrose, Randolph County, West Virginia Murphy, Alice 1871 1954 Murphy, Alonzo W. 1864 1933 s/o Elim Murphy Murphy, Andrew J. 30 May 1896 h/o Hargaret Murphy Murphy, Beman Hickman 31 Mar 1891 20 Jun 1911 s/o Elder Jonah Murphy Murphy, Benton D. 02 May 1903 02 Mar 1989 WWII s/o Elder Jonah Murphy Murphy, Blanche 1903 1952 d/o Joseph Summers Murphy, Bunie Anne 06 Sep 1905 12 Aug 1910 d/o Elder Jonah Murphy Murphy, Burland Albert 17 Sep 1883 16 Nov 1895 s/o Elder Jonah Murphy Murphy, Burr James 1885 1960 h/o Dicy Olive Murphy Murphy, Charity 11 Jan 1865 17 Dec 1874 d/o James & Mary Murphy Murphy, Charles 06 Oct 1896 s/o TJ & Doretta Murphy Murphy, Clare F. 1903 1930 s/o Alonzo Murphy Murphy, Claude A. 1901 1983 s/o Alonzo Murphy Murphy, Cora 1889 1975 w/o Hickman Murphy Murphy, Cora H. 1879 1908 w/o Daniel S Murphy Murphy, Cora B. 1886 1964 Murphy, Corder J. 1880 1964 h/o Rosa H Murphy Murphy, D.P 1862 Murphy, Daniel S. 15 Oct 1873 29 Dec 1946 h/o Cora H Murphy Murphy, David P. 1806 1885 Elder of Primitive Baptist Church Murphy, David 28 Apr 1872 28 Nov 1874 s/o James & Mary Murphy Murphy, Dicy Olive 1884 1963 w/O Burr James Murphy nee Phillips Murphy, Doretta 16 Nov 1870 05 Feb 1926 w/o T J Murphy Murphy, Dorthy A. 29 Aug 1845 22 Dec 1927 w/o Elim D Murphy Murphy, Earl D. 25 Jun 1909 18 Nov 1963 s/o Corder Murphy Murphy, Edmond D. 1873 1951 h/o Effie C Murphy Murphy, Effie C. 1883 1944 w/o Edmond Murphy Murphy, Elim D. 25 Jun 1843 26 Sep 1924 h/o Dorthy A Murphy Murphy, Elsie B. 10 Aug 1897 29 Sep 1968 d/o Stephen Murphy Murphy, Emma M. 1868 1940 w/o Alonzo Murphy Murphy, Emma 19 Jul 1880 29 Dec 1964 Memorial Interred in Akron, Ohio Murphy, Eva 29 Apr 1901 07 Oct 1909 d/o James Judah & Alice Fitzwater Murphy Murphy, Flora R. 1866 31 Mar 1928 Murphy, Francis B. 30 Jan 1839 U S Vol 2nd Infantry h/o Susan Canfield Murphy Murphy, Gertrude 1907 1987 Murphy, Haymond D. 1891 1931 Murphy, Hazel Mae 24 Nov 1919 24 Oct 1991 nee Burger nee Markley Murphy, Herbert 06 Jun 1811 05 Mar 1905 h/o Jane A Price Murphy Murphy, Herman 29 Dec 1903 09 Sep 1930 s/o Burr L Olive Murphy Murphy, Hickman 1877 1955 h/o Cora Murphy Murphy, Howard D. 28 Feb 1923 20 Aug 1972 s/o Burr Murphy Murphy, James J. 1884 1936 h/o Cora B Murphy, James W. 1865 1936 Murphy, James A. 10 Apr 1845 20 Apr 1920 Murphy, James 23 Jan 1834 30 Jan 1903 h/o Mary Murphy Elder of the Church Murphy, Jonah S. 1867 1951 Elder of the Church Murphy, Kenneth 09 Aug 1912 28 Sep 1963 s/o Burr & Olive Murphy Murphy, Lenora D. 1870 1938 Murphy, Lloyd 09 Apr 1907 16 Oct 1909 Murphy, Margaret 31 Mar 1930 w/o Andrew J Murphy 83y Murphy, Mary 21 Dec 1836 08 May 1919 w/o Elder James Murphy Murphy, Matilda 16 Feb 1869 04 Dec 1874 d/o James & Mary Murphy Murphy, Ferry D. 06 Feb 1910 18 Jul 1933 Murphy, Raymon R. 15 Jun 1910 04 Oct 1910 s/o Ed a Effie Murphy Murphy, Rosa M. 1887 1974 w/o Corder J Murphy Murphy, Rosa J. 15 Apr 1903 d/o D S & C M Murphy lm 17d Murphy, Sarah E. 1870 1943 w/o Stephen Murphy Murphy, Stephen H 1873 1965 h/o Sarah E Murphy Murphy, Sterlie J. 08 Feb 1900 Apr 12, 1900 s/o D S & C M Murphy Murphy, T.J. 15 Dec 1866 02 Nov 1912 h/o Doretta Murphy Murphy, Tilda M. 30 Aug 1893 1 yr Murphy, Walter R. 1900 1967 Murphy, William U. 27 Aug 1880 20 Mar 1952 h/o Flora Murphy Murphy, Zupa 04 Sep 1893 3 yrs RITCHIE COUNTY (formed 1843 from Harrison, Lewis & Wood Counties) (notes received from Janet Armstrong regarding Cunningham line) Quoting from "Ritchie County In History and Romance" by Minnie Kendall Lowther, originally published 1911, p. 26 - John Drake lies in the Murphy Burial Ground ... not even a stone is there, and the site has long been an open pasture field. "The Monongalia Story" by Earl Gore, 1976, p. 23: 1774 settlers on Jones Run, a branch of Ten Mile Creek, took refuge in Harbert's Blockhouse in February. On March 3, John Murphy was wounded at the door. Edward Cunningham engaged another attacker who fled when Mrs. Cunningham hit him with an axe ... a lad, Joe Cunningham, carried away, was said to have returned sixteen years later, at the age of 24. From: "Four Generations of Cunninghams of Ireland" by H.C Farwell. I have known for some time that Elizabeth Cunningham (2-i on your Thomas Cunningham report) married John Murphy of Annsvale (b. 1728 d. 29 Mar 1801). Their children were John and Walter Murphy, and 4 daughters. I have tired to locate "Annsvale" but I don't know if it was in Ireland or in the US. I wonder if this could be the same John Murphy mentioned above, which could explain why he was with Edward Cunningham. If this is the same John, then his son John Murphy may be the John Murphy who was hunting with Injun Joe when they were attacked by a bear. The story was related by Norman F. Kendall, at the Robinson-Cunningham Reunion Fairmont WV, August 8, 1937: Joseph Cunningham, better known as Injun Joe was captured by the Shawnee Indians, while hiding under the treadles in the loom house, when he was a lad of 8 years and was adopted by an Indian family and remained among them for 16 years or until a short time after General Wayne's treaty with the Indians. He became a great hunter while among them, and after his return home, he served as pilot for the pioneer surveyors in Ritchie and other adjoining counties: and on one of these expeditions, with John Murphy, he experienced a dreadful hand to hand encounter with a huge black bear, which he finally succeeded in killing with his knife; and then pried its jaws open to relieve his knee, which had been the victim of bruin's last struggle, and which lamed him for the remainder of his life. (The scene of this fight was on Bear Run, a branch of Goose Creek, in Ritchie County, VA, hence the name of that stream; this bear weighed 600 pounds when dressed.) According to "Chronicles of Border Warfare" by Withers 1895, " In 1785, six Indians came to Bingamon creek and made their appearance upon a farm occupied by Thomas and Edward Cunningham. A this time the two brothers were dwelling with their families in separate houses, but nearly adjoning. The story continues to tell what happened to Thomas' wife and children. I have a copy of Phebe Cunninhams's pension records where she tells the same story. ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY (formed 1778 from Augusta & Botetourt Counties) Volume 1 - Deed Book A - 1778-1788 by Marie A. Morissett 01 Feb 1780: William Lawry, Heir at Law of Robert Lawry, dec'd., to John Murphy for L700; 250 acres (being the land Robert Lawry lived on, and now in the possession of said Murphy), corner to Wm. Edmiston. (Robert Lawry died intestate before making a legal title to John Murphy). Sg: William Lawry; Rec: 01 Feb 1780. Wts: none listed. 04 Jun 1782: Samuel Patterson and Charles Campbell. Excr's for the Estate of William Edmiston, dec'd. to Arthur Beatty, for L200, 130 acres (now in his possession) corner to John Murphy. Sg: Samuel Patterson & Charles Campbell. Rec: 04 Jun 1782. Wts: none listed. ______ 1788: Arthur Beaty and wife Elinor Beaty, to Hugh Cummins for 150; 130 acres now in his possession, lying next to John Murphy. Sg: Arthur Beaty and Elinor Beaty. Rec: 01 Apr 1788 (Elinor released her dower). Wts: none listed. Deed Book S, p. 314: 30 September 1834 $800.00 John Murphy and Mary his wife and Betsy Hall to Andrew Miller. John Murphy purchased from William Hall, now deceased, 225 Acres on waters of Buffalo, adjoining Wm. Murphy, Joseph Cloyd and others and formerly adjoining Wm. Reid, David Kingan and Hugh Allen, and the said Wm. Hall (John Hall, Samuel Hall, James Hall, and Sally his wife, John Houston and Polly his wife, heirs of Wm. Hall conveyed to John Murphy 5 Sep 1830). Begin Reid's and Allen's corner, with Reid's line, mentions Hugh Allen's corner. "History of Rockbridge Co. VA" by Oren F. Morton (1918) John Murphy, taxpayer 1778, 1782 John Murphy died 1809. Uncle to John Murphy and Agnes Evans. John, Joseph, William Murphy orphans of Hugh Allen 1805. Nancy Murphy married Robert Evans 1792. Some Rockbridge Marriages: Ann Murphy to Thomas Jones on 14 Nov 1828. Mrs. Burlinda Murphy to William Dixon on 07 May 1827. Edward Murphy to Elizabeth Hobbs on 05 Nov 1790. John Murphy to Elizabeth Lawson on 19 Dec 1799. Joseph Murphy to Belinda Wall on 08 Jun 1815. Nancy Murphy to Robert Evans on 18 Sep 1792. William Murphy to Jean Allen on 31 Mar 1796. William Murphy to Hanna Mitchell on 31 Mar 1796. ROCKINGHAM COUNTY (formed 1778 from Augusta County) Biographical Encyclopedia of KY, Vol. 1, p. 766: John Sanders Murphy, born 06 Oct 1814, was in Wayne County KY (son of William Murphy of Rockingham County VA), tanner, about 1835, Monticello. Some Rockingham Marriages: James Murphey to Sally Glass on 01 Apr 1826. RUSSELL COUNTY (formed 1785 from Washington County) From Land Entry Book #1 Index: Murphy, Alexander, (pages) 76, 124, 262. Murphy, Daniel, (pages) 247, 256, 273 Murphy, John, (page) 262 Aug. 5, 1795: Thomas Hunt enters one hundred acres of land by (part?) of one Land Office Treasury Warrant N. 1019 dated the 24th day of Decb. 1794 lying in Russell County. Beginning on a Corner of Richard Prices a white oak & binding on his open line & toward Clinch Mountain for quantity. July 9, 1789: Stephen Ogden assignee of Richard Price (garbled) enters 128 acres of land by virtue of Part of a Land Office Treasury warrant N. 21247 dated 9th Decb. 1783 lying adjoining the east end of Rob't Prestons painted Camp Tract of land including a spring between sd painted Camp, and the head of Cedar Creek and running the several courses for quantity. May 26, 1790: Surv'd 96 Stephen Ogden transfers his entry for 128 acres of land made to Alexander Murphy. Feb. 3, 1793: Alexander Murphy assignee of Stephen Ogden withdraws thirty-two acres of his entry made page 54 for 128 acres by part of a warrant N. 21247 dated the 9th day of Decb. 1783 and reenters the same 32 acres by the same warrant lying in Russell County adjoining the land of Robt. Preston on the north side and extending toward George Mutre's for quantity. Aug. 30, 1797: Daniel Murphy enters four hundred acres of land by virtue of one land Office Treasury Warrant N. 2191 dated the 13th day of May 1797 for 500 acres beginning on a lypnl(?) tree a corner of Robert Prestons & running with his open line to Richard Prices line & with his line or lines to the sd Prestons line & with his lines to Alexander Murphy's line & from thence to the beginning. Jan. 25, 1798: Daniel Murphy enters fifty acres of land by virtue of part of one land Office Treasury Warrant N. 2191 lying in Russell County beginning on George Green's open line where the conditional line between the sd Green and James Osburn strikes sd Green's open line and then running with the sd Osburn's open line to the corner then north 80 poles then running to the top of the ridge against the conditional line for quantity. Feb. 21, 1798: Alexander Murphy transfers his entry of thirty-two acres of land made page 124 to John Murphy. Thomas Hunt transfers his two entries of fifty acres of land transferred to him by Daniel Murphy in this page to George Green. George Green transfers his two entries transferred to him and originally made in the name of Daniel Murphy by warrant N. 2191 to James Osburn. George Green withdraws his second made entry first made in the name of Daniel Murphy by warrant N. 2191 for fifty acres and reenters the same fifty acres by the same warrant. Feb. 20, 1798: Thomas Hunt transfers his first made hundred acres of land made page 199 to John Murphy. May 14, 1798: Daniel Murphy transfers his two entries of fifty acres of land made the 25th day of Jan. 1798 by part of Warrant N. 2191 to Thomas Hunt. Additional Notes from Pat Murphy Alexander Murphey and wife Sarah sold 96 acres of land to Sword, Michael, which they originally bought on 05 Jun 1790. (no date of sale). Russell County, Virginia Surveyors Book 2; 1799-1908 September 16, 1799 - Daniel Murphy - 263 ac - part of Treasury Warrant 2191 dated May 13, 1797 - on the north side of Clinch Mountain - corner to Thomas Hunt, Robert Preston and Alexander Murphy - corner to Hunt and Isaac Leonard - corner to Richard Price - corner to Samuel Taylor - near a path Indenture made 01 Sep 1806. John and Nancy Richmond to Alexander Murphey. Alexander Murphey and wife Sarah sold to Samuel Ritchie fifty acres "north side of Clinch and west side of Hay's Creek beginning at mouth of Hay's Creek and running up said creek the several meanders thereof to Helton's line and with said line to a conditional corner between Helton, Richmond and Murphey. 30 Sep 1809. Abstracts of Wills of Russell County VA 1803-1860 James Gibson - 30 Aug 1825: Beneficiaries, children: Peggy Hendricks; Elizabeth McKee, Jinney Allen; Lada Sulcer; Andrew; Isaac; Anna Murphey. "The children of my daughter Polly Hendricks" and "the heirs of John Gibson". Executor: John Alexander. Wts: Wilson Browning; Jesse Browning. Probated 01 Mar 1831, p. 535. Russell County, Virginia Surveyors Book 2; 1799-1908 151 - May 15, 1850 - Chs. A. Smith - 8 1/2 ac - part exchange treasury warrant 2624 dated December 19, 1832 - on the waters of the north fork of Cedar Creek - corner to John Murphy & Isaac Leonard - corner to Leonard & George Mutter - corner to James McFarlane 1788 Russell County Virginia Personal Property Tax List Note: First figure after name refers to number of tithables over 21. Second figure after name refers to number of tithables age 16 and under age 21. no murphys Murph(ey)s in Russell Co. VA - Tax Lists 1789 Alexander (1) 1790 Alexander (1) 1791 Alexander (1) 1792 UPPER DISTRICT, JOHN WEIR'S LIST Murphy, Alexander (1), (1) 1793 Alexander (2) 1794 Alexander (2) 1795 Alexander (2) John (1) 1796 Alexander (2) John (1) 1797 Alexander (1) John (1) Thomas (1) 1798 Russell County Virginia Personal Property Tax List Upper District McFarland, Alexander (2) McFarland, James (1) Murphy, Alexander (1) Murphy, James (1) Murphy, John (1) Murphy, Thomas (1) 1799 Russell County Virginia Personal Property Tax List Upper District McFarland, Alexander (2) MacFarland, James (1) Murphy, Alexander (1) Murphy, James (1) Murphy, John (1) Murphy, Thomas (1) 1800 (Missing) 1801 Thomas (millright) (1) Archibald (1) James (1) John (1) Alexander (1) 1802 Alexander (2) John (1) James (1) 1803 Edley (1) John (1) Archer (1) 1804 John (1) Edley (1) John (1) James (1) Alexander (1) 1805 Edley (1) Archibald (1) James (1) 1806: James (1) Archibald (1) Edley (1) 1807: Gabriel (1) Archibald (1) 1808 (Missing) 1809: Alexander (1) Gabriel (1) Edley (1) 1810: Gabriel (1) Edley (1) Names found in the 1810 Russell County Personal Property Tax List. Benjamin Fullar, George Mosley, Jacob Wilborn, Nancy Fullar, Henry Moss, , John Jr. Murphy, Edley Wilson, Patsy Murphy, Gabril Wilson, Richard Musick 1811: Gabriel (2) Edley (1) Sally (1) 1812: Gabriel (2) Edley (1) David (1) 1813: Gabriel (2) Edley (1) David (1) 1814: Gabriel (2) Sally (-) 1815: Gabriel (3) 1816: Gabriel (2) 1817: Gabriel (2) John (1) Murphy's in Scott Co. 1816: Sary Murphy (-) 1817: Sarah Murphy (-) Russell, VA 1850 Federal Census Murphey John 35 M Laborer Scott Co. VA Murphey Nancy 40 F Russell Co. VA Murphey Eliza 14 F Scott Co. VA Murphey Mary A. 11 F Scott Co. VA Murphey Elisabeth 9 F Scott Co. VA Murphey William H. 7 M Scott Co. VA Murphey James M. 5 M Scott Co. VA Murphey Alexander W. 9/12 M Russell Co. VA Murphy James 40 M Farmer Patrick Co. VA Murphy Jane 38 F Patrick Co. VA Murphy Robert 16 M Patrick Co. VA Murphy Susan 14 F Patrick Co. VA Murphy James C. 12 M Patrick Co. VA Murphy Jessee 10 M Russell Co. VA Murphy Alexander 8 M Russell Co. VA Murphy Jackson 6 M Russell Co. VA Murphy Francis M. 4 M Russell Co. VA Murphy Jasper 2 M Russell Co. VA Murphy John M. 8/12 M Russell Co. VA SCOTT COUNTY (formed 1814 from Lee, Russell & Washington Counties) Some Scott County Marriages: William J. Murphey to Jemima Stewart on 17 Feb 1830. Elizabeth Murphy to Jonas Peters on 14 Jan 1840. Hugh Murphy to Elizabeth Bond on 18 Feb 1828. Mary Murphy to Samuel Estep Sr. on 24 Jul 1829. Stephen Murphy to Margaret McHenry on 21 Oct 1840. Stephen Murphy to Lydia Strong on 11 Feb 1836. Stony Creek Baptist Church Minute Books - Fort Blackmore, Scott County Virginia May the 27, 1809 The church met together and found in love. A query to the church (if) a member leaving the church and not taking a letter, church say "Disorder". A query to the church, "If a brother to the church comes in the bounds of the church whether it is order to help him or not". The church say order to help them if they can. Brother Gibson gives the church his letter. He is received in the church. Then came Sister Mirfey (Murphy) and laid in her complaint concerning a grievance laid in against her and wants satisfaction, and laid over till the next meeting. Dismissed in order. September the 24, 1809 The church met together and found in love. A query to the church, "whether it is time. Brother Cock has received a letter of recommendation from the church. Sister Roberts requested a letter of dismission. The church granted it. Sister Mirphy (Murphy) requested a letter of dismission from the church. The church granted it. Dismissed in order. January the 26, 1811 Church meeting held at Stony Creek. The (church) met and found in love. Then came forward Brother Wells and Brickey and informed the church that he talked to Sister Nolen to attend her meeting. She refuses to give satisfaction to the church. The church censures her for her refusing to have the church. The church excommunicates Sister Nolen for wounding the cause of God and not hearing the church, and letting people dancing in her house. Then came forward several of the Brethren and acknowledged their faults for neglecting their meetings. The church forgive them. Then came forward Sister Mirphy (Murphy) and joined by letter in full fellowship. Then came forward Mary Hall and told her experience. The church hung and laid over to their next meeting. Dismissed in order. SOUTHHAMPTON COUNTY (formed 1749 from Isle of Wight & Nansemond) Southampton County, Virginia Deed Book 1 - 1749 to 1753 Pages 284-286: JAMES COBB of North Carolina to SIMON MURPHY of Surry dated 8 Oct 1751 135 acres on the north side of the Nottoway River adj. Cypress Swamp, ALBRIDGTON JONES, ARTHUR APPLEWAITE, and sd. COBB (patent to sd. JAMES on 15 Dec 1749), S: JAMES (I) COBB, W: PHILLIP (P) BRANTLEY, RICHARD (signed) MURPHY, and DAVID (signed) EDWARDS Pages 355-358: JESSE BROWN to JAMES DAUGHTRY dated 9 Jul 1752 148 acres adj. the south side of the Blackwater Swamp, mouth of Kingsale Swamp, and county line between Isle of Wight, Southampton, and Nansemond Counties (part of patent to SAMUEL BROWNE of 150 acres), S: JESSE (signed) BROWN, W: RICHARD (signed) HAMLIN and RICHARD (signed) MURFEE Deed Book 4, p. 19 13 June 1767- Hardy Bull of Southampton County, Virginia, to John Byrd of the same county L 20, 2 tracts of land on the north side of Meherren river on Buckhorn Swamp in Southampton County granted to sd. Bull by deed from Absalom Joyner, etc. and one on n. si. Dawson mill pond containing 200 acres. Signed- Hardy X Bull Witnesses: Absalom Joyner Jno. Percell Recorded 11 June 1767. Deed Book 8, p. 414 1797- 10 Feb. John Murfee of Southampton to John Rowe of the county aforesaid, L 82, 100 acres more or less in Southampton County, adjoining William Woodard, Josiah Vick, across the Three Cypress Road, Dukes Pocoson, and Hardy Pope, and is the Land sold by Arthur Vick to Richard Murfee. Signed- John Murfee (seal) Witnesses: Elijah Johnson Noel Vick William Evans Recorded 10 Feb. 1797 Will Book 3, p. 322 Will of John (x) Byrd of Southampton County, Virginia. Dated ----, prob. 12 Apr. 1781. To son Arthur Byrd, plantation whereon I now live. To Susanna Byrd, daughter of son Arthur Byrd To son John Byrd- 5 shillings To sons James Byrd, Charles Byrd, Philip Byrd, Moses Byrd and Nathan Byrd. Executor- son Arthur Byrd. Signed- John (x) Byrd (seal) Witnesses: John Wood Eliz. x. Williams {a daughter of Richard Murphy and Lucy. See will of Rich. Murphy} William x. Brooks Deed Book 2, p. 62 John Bird of Southampton County, Virginia, to Thomas Harris of aforesaid County L 18, 150 acres on Buckhorn Swamp and Farrow's Branch to the windfall Pocoson. Dated 12 March 1755. Signed- John Bird (L.S.) Susannah Bird Witnesses: Absalom Joyner Henry Dawson William Grisard. Recorded 13 March 1755. Ib, p. 311 Thomas Harris of Southampton County to James Bird of same 150 acres Buckhorn Swamp. Dated 10 Jan. 1760. Will Book 4, p. 1 13 Feby. 1780- James Murphree's estate- Inventory by Susanna Murphree Ib, p. 61 Estate of Richard Murfee In Account with Simon Murfee, Admr. Dated 13 May 1784 Recorded 13 May 1784, among items listed: To cash pd. Rev. Geo. Gurley) marriage licences fee) L 1. Ib, p. 514 The estate of Richard Murfee, Senr., dec'd., in account with William Murfee, Executor 1789- To pd. Clk. Court for appraisement L-:1:3 1791- To pd. Clk. Court for probate will :5: " " Simon Murfee his acct. 13: 5 1/2 Recorded 13 Sept. 1792. Will Book 4, p. 354 Will of Richard Murfee, Senr. Dated 21 Nov. 1788 Wife- Lucy Murfee Daughters- Elizabeth Williams, Lucy Daughtry, Celia, Sally and Nancy Murfee. Sons- Simon Murfee and William Murfee. {an Elizabeth Williams witnesses the will of John (x) Byrd (p.8). This proves the Murphys and Byrds of Southampton County were very well acquainted} Grandson Francis Murfee. Sons Simon and William, executors Witnesses: Josiah Vick Wilson Davis. Signed- Richard Murfee Proved 11 Dec. 1789 Southampton County Marriage Register, p. 177 1807, Feb. 10- Murfee, Simon and Lydia Beal, daughter of Burwell Beal, and Charity Beal, his wife. Security Wells Murfee. Witness Sam Kello Ib, p. 30 1781-April 16- Richard Murfee and ------ (bond blank) Sam Kello, Security Will Book 4, p. 720 Will of Simon Murfee, of Southampton County, Virginia. Dated 28 March 1795, p. 11 Feby. 1796. Son Richard Murfee after marriage or death of my wife Martha Murfee land and plantation on the east side of the Flat Pond. Son Simon Murfee after marriage or death of my wife Martha Murfee land and plantation on the west side of Flatt Pond. If either of the above mentioned boys dies leaving no heir lawfully begotten by them part of said land and plantation after the death or marriage of my wife (to be sold only) and equally divided amongst the rest of my sons (to-wit): Josiah Murfee, Francis Murfee, Burwell Murfee, Drury Murfee and Wells Murfee. All my lands and plantation and movable estate to wife Martha Murfee for life or widowhood. Executors: Friends Josiah Vick, Samuel Calvert and my my[sic] son Josiah Murfee. Signed- Simon Murfee (Seal) Witnesses: James Edward William Edwards Giles Wister SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY (formed 1720 from Essex, King & Queen, and King William Counties) Spotsylvania County, Virginia Records (from Kathy Hembree) Page 409: Novr. 1, 1786. Winslow Parker, Wm. Dawson and Lewis Holladay, Overseers of the Poor in Berkeley Par., Spots. Co., bind David and Harris Murphy, orphans, to Francis Coleman, house carpenter and joiner, of Spots. Co. No witnesses. Septr. 4, 1787. Page 448: Jany. 3, 1792. Edwd. Herndon, Lewis Holladay and Wm. Bronaugh, overseers of the poor in Dist. No. 2 in Spots. Co., do bind Zachariah Murphy, aged 16 yrs. Oct. 9 last, and Susanna Murphy, aged 14 yrs. June 7 last, orphans of John Murphy, Decd., to Stephen Smith Rice of Orange Co., Farmer and Planter, etc., etc. Witnesses, Stockley Towles, Jno. Herndon. Jany. 3, 1792. Page 425: April 7, 1789. Edwd. Herndon, Wm. Bronaugh and Lewis Holloday, overseers of the poor in Berkeley Par., Spts. Co., apprentice Mary Murphy to "Edward Coleman, house keeper of the Parish and County afsd., etc. No witnesses. April 7, 1789. STAFFORD COUNTY (formed 1664 from Westmoreland) Some Stafford County Marriages Isaac Murphy to Catherine Ashby on 01 Jan 1756. Peter Murphy to Elizabeth Mauzy on 09 Feb 1752. REGISTER OF OVERWHARTON PARISH, 1723 - 1758 Pg. 161. 1723. Tenders of Tobacco in Overwharton Parish: William Murphy, Thomas Murphy, James Leatherland 10#; 13,308 tobacco plants. At John Shelton's Quarter; Murphy Brand 4 negroes, 1 negro boy, 12,437 lbs Pg. 23 8. Overwharton Parish Genealogical Notes. (family of John Waugh The elder daughter of Lewis Waugh was Jane Waugh; she married on Aug. 17,1802 in King George Co, John Murphy. Frances (Dade) Peyton died testate in Loudoun Co in 1814; her last will and testament mentions her granddaughter Mary Peyton Waugh and her grandson-in-law John Murphy. Pg. 19. Carty, Peter Murphy, son of Honour Carty, Dec. 1, 1748 (see pg. 85) Pg. 85. Murphy, John son of Gabriel and Mary Murphy, Sept. 6, 1740 Murphy, Mary Oct. 1, 1741 at Ed: Malpus* Murphey, Matthew son of John and Elizabeth Murphey, Aug 17, 1742 Murphy, Peter a bastard child at William Mills, Sept. 15, 1748 Murphy, Peter the son of Honour Carty, Dec. 1, 1748 Murphy, Peter and Elizabeth Mauzy, Feb. 9, 1752* (marriage) Murphy, Eleanor daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Murphy, Oct. 29, 1752 Murphy, Ann dau of Peter and Elizabeth, Feb. 27, 1755 Murphy, Isaac and Catherine Ashby, Jan 1, 1756 (marriage) Murphy, Lydia, daughter of Isaac and Catharine, born 15 Nov 1756. Murphy, William Jan 7, 1758 *In July 1772 the Stafford County Court directed Thomas Ludwell Lee, Esq., to divide the negroes of which Peter Murphy, dec, died seized among his children: William, eldest son and heir at law to whom Peter Hansbrough acted as guardian; Mary, the wife of Bryan Chadwell; John Murphy and Ann Murphy, both of whom were under 21 years of age. Stafford County Wills John Murphy died 1723/4 - will probated. STAFFORD CO, VA QUIT RENT ROLL FOR 1768 Peter Murphy, 258 5arr Rental List for 1773 Murphy, Peter 258 0.12.10 1 0.12.10 Stafford Co, Va Quit Rent Roll For 1776 Murphy, Peter No 258 2 arrears Personal Property Tax List, 1788 Pg. 365. May 28 James Murphy w. males over 21: James Murphy blacks: 11 Pg. 399. James Murphy, same as above CD 174 A Missing Will Book of Stafford County ---- Murphy (1727). P. 233, account vs. Murphy's Estate. SURRY COUNTY (formed 1652 from James City) Some Sussex County Marriages: Jincey Murphey to Zacceus Baines on 28 Jan 1804. William Murphy to Sarah Montgomery on 30 Mar 1795. Births, Deaths and Sponsors 1717-1778 from the Albemarle Parish Register of Surry and Sussex Counties, Virginia by: John Bennett Boddie Child's name Parents Sponsors Date William Wm. & Mary Briggs Marmaduke Grussett 03 Oct 1736 Simon Murphey Anne Grussett Sarah Felts Katherine Aughustine & Mary Hargrave Richard Murphey 23 Mar 1743 Faith Judkins Mary Murphey Kesiah Aughustine & Mary Hargrave Richard Murphey 23 Mar 1743 Faith Judkins Mary Murphey John James & Mary Hern Mariah Prichard 12 Mar 1745 Richard Murphey Jane Sawry Patrick John & Mary MacGarrity Richard Murphey 05 Jan 1745 Arthur Smith Lucy Wyndham Lucy Simon & Eliz. Murphey Michael Sanders 06 May 1738 Sarah Hern Mary Sander Elizabeth Ben'g. & Eliz. Murphey James Hooper 19 Feb 1741 Eliz. Bladen Eliz. Clarke Wm. Ben'g. & Eliz. Murphey Francis Niblit 20 Feb 1743 Henry Moss Ruth Moss Simon Richard & Lucy Murphey John Hines 09 Apr 1745 John Hargrave Eliz. Hines Sarah Arthur & Charity Murphey none given 09 Mar 1753 Anna Steven & Jean Pepper Richard Pepper 16 Sep 1741 Simon Murphey Sarah Allison Susanna Ellis Henry Henry & Jean Sawry Simon Murphey 17 Aug 1742 Thos. Grosse Christian Hicks Rebbecca James & Mary Wallace Arthur Murphey 18 Feb 1753 Margarett Jarrett Martha Jarrett Surry County VA Wills Pg. 59: Simon Murfey of Surry, Planter. Will 05 Jul 1753; Recorded 15 Jan 1754. Simon Murfey and Elizabeth Murfey (now Edwards), Executors. Wife: Elizabeth (Executrix). Sons: Richard of Southampton Co., Arthur of Surry Co., and Simon. Daus: Catherine and Lucy Murfey; Elizabeth Hines and Mary Magarrity. Grandchildren: Simon Murfey; and James Murfey, son of Arthur. Wts: Samuel Peete, Simon Murfey and Catherine Murfey. Surry VA Wills and Administrations William Phillips: Legacy - to my son, John, the Plantation given to my wife by her father, Mathew Swann, and plantation where SIMON MURPHY lately lived, purchased of James Briggs. Son, Mathew Phillips. Daughter, Anne. Son, William Phillips . . . 14 Feb 1720/19 Apr 1721. Wts: Joseph Wattel, Wm. Newsum, Carter Crafford. Book 7, p. 323. William Cocke: Legacy - to my son . . . Thomas Cocke, land on Nottoway River - 400 acres where LEMON MURFREY now dwelleth . . . 29 Apr 1720/19 Oct 1720. Wts: Walter Cocke, John Dawson, Mary Dawson. Book 7, p. 282. Surry County Deeds 1742-1747 p. 8: Lease and Release. 14-15 Oct 1741 from Thomas Nicholas and Lydia, his wife, of Brunswick County, to George Briggs of Surry, for 12 lbs, about 120 acres on the south side of the Main Black Water Swamp in Surry, which land is part of a patent formerly granted to James Stanton on 13 Nov 1713, and bounded by Samuel Briggs on the south side of Blys Branch, Proctors branch. /s/Thomas Nicholas (his mark); Lydia Nicholas (her mark). Wts: Marmaduke Gresswitt, James Hearn, RICHARD MURFREE, Charles Travers, Walt'r. Pitts. Recorded 21 Apr 1741. Surry County Deed Book #5 1746-1749 p. 62 21 Jul 1747: William Hines of Albemarle Parish to his son, Peter Hines of the same, for Love and Affection . . . 400 acres in Albemarle Parish on both sides of Atchamoosock Swamp and bounded by Ludwells Branch, the Indian line, George Briggs, SIMON MURFEY, James Chappel and William Edmunds. Wts: Gilbert (his mark) Hay and Thomas (his mark) Sowersby. Recorded 21 Jul 1747. Last Will and Testament of SIMON MURFEY IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN, this fifth day of July in the year of our Lord God one thousand seven hundred and fifty three, I, Simon Murfey of Surry County (Virginia), planter, being very sick and weak of body, but of perfect mind and memory, thank be given unto God. Therefore calling unto mind the mortality of my body and knowing it is apportented for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and testament, that is to say, principally and first of all, I give and recommend my Soul into the hands of God that gave it and as for by body I commend it to the Earth to be buried in a Christianlike and decent manner at the discretion of my Ex'tors nothing ------- but at the eternal Resurrection I shall receive the same again by the mighty power of God and as touching such worldly Estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me in this life. I give, bequeath, devise and dispose of the same in the manner and form following. Imprimis - I leave the use of my plantation I now dwell on to my wife Elizabeth Murfey with two negro men and all the remainder part of my estate during her widowhood. Item - I leave the use of the plantation to my son Richard Murfey in Southampton County whereon he now dwells during his life. Afterwards I give and bequeath it to my grandson, Simon Murfey, to him and his heirs forever. And I likewise give one negro man called James, to my son Richard Murphy to him and his heirs forever. Item - I leave the use of the plantation to my son Arthur Murfey where he now dwells in Surry County during his life. Afterwards I give and bequeaeth it to his son, James Murfey, to him and his heirs forever. Item - I give and bequeath unto my son Simon Murphy the plantation where I now dwell upon the Akomosock Swamp after my wife's widowhood to him and his heirs forever, and I likewise give and bequeath one negro man named Sam to him and his heirs forever. Item - I give and bequeath to my daughter Catherine Murfey one feather bed and furniture and two large pewter dishes. Item - I give and bequeath unto my daughter Lucy Murfey one feather bed and furniture and two large dishes. Item - I give to my daughter Elizabeth Hines one bell skillet. Item - I give to my daughter Mary Magarrity five shillings. All my whole estate but what is before mentioned I give and bequeath to my sons and daughters hereafter mentioned: Richard, Simon, Mary and Lucy, to be equally divided, and I constitute and appoint my loving wife, Elizabeth Murfey and Simon Murfey, Executor and Executrix of this my last will and testament and I do utterly disallow, revoke and disannul all and every other former testament wills, legacies and bequests and executors by me in any way before named, willed and bequeathed, ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness where I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written. /s/ Simon Murfey (his hand and seal) Signed, Sealed, Published, Pronounced, and Declared as his last will and testament in the presence of us: Samuel Peete Simon Murfey Catherine (her mark) Murfey At a Court held for Surry County the 15th day of January 1754, the aforewritten last will and testament of Simon Murfey, deceased, was presented in Court by Elizabeth Murfey and Simon Murfey, the Extors therein named, and the same was proved by the oaths of Samuel Poole and Catherine Murfey, two of the witnesses thereto and by the Court ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Extors certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate thereof in due form and ---- Elizabeth Murfey a legatee therein named, unapproved by the name of Elizabeth Edwards and freely relinquished and released her right to all legecy or legacies given herein the said will. Test: A. Claiborne, Clerk Land Grant to Simon Murphy, Surry Co. VA, 20 Jun 1733; transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 14 Jan 2002; Library of Virginia, Land Office Patents No. 15, 1732-1735; v.1 & 2 p.1-522, p. 17 (Reel 13)] Simon Murphy 400 acres Now[?] Land form p. 3d George the Second er. To all er. Know ye that for divers good landoo[?] and Considerations but- more Especially for and in Consideration of the Sum of forty Shillings of Good'and Lawful mony for our liss paid for our Ressiver General of our Revenues in this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia We have given granted and confirmed and by these Presents for us our Heirs and SucceSsors do give grant and confirm to Simon Murphy of Surry County one Certain Tract or Parsol of Land containing four Hundred acres Lying and being on the North side of the Afsamoosoth Swamp in the County aforesaid and bounded as followeth (to wit) Beginning at a Gum on the North East side of Bly's branch & about North forty Degrees last fifty Eight Poles to a Pine then North Twenty five Degrees east[?] thirteen Poles- to three Eros chops[?] & inwards then South Sixty Degrees East five Hundred and Seventy two Poles to a red oak then North Twenty five Degrees East Seventy Four Poles to a black oak then North by East forty one Poles to a Pine by the side of Jordiny's[?] Branch then down the various courSes of the river[?] of the said branch to the mouth of a small branch which divides this Land from Marmaduke GuSsitt's then up the various courSes of the run of the said Small branch to a mark'd Maple on the West side thereof a Corner of the said Marmaduke GuSsitts Land then by GuSsitts line &[?] South Seventy Degrees West fifty three Poles to [end of page] to a Pine Roost[?] North West on Hundred and Seventy Seven Poles to a red Oak North West by North one- Hundred and Thirty five pols' to a Spanish Oak and North ninety two Pols to a Hickory a line Eros[?] of the Land of Henry HarriSon Esq & then by HarriSon's lines North fifty two Degrees W of Eighty Six poles to a red oak and South Seventy Degrees Es of Sixty Pols to a red oak a Corner of William Hamlin junr. his Land & then by Hamlins Lines South forth one Degrees West forty six Poles to a red Oak South forty Six pols to a Pine South forty Degrees East two Hundred and Sixty four Poles to a red Oak and ~ South Twenty Nine Degrees West twenty pols to a Gum in a Small meadowey branch then down the~ various CourSes of the run of the said branch to Bly's branch aforesaid and up the various CourSes of the run of Bly's branch to the beginning With all, er To have hold er. To be hold er. yielding and Paying er. Provided er. In WitneSs er. WitneSs our Trusty and well loved William Gooch Esq. E our~ Lieutenant Governor and Comandor in Chief of our said Colony and Dominion at W illiamsburgle ~ under the seal of our said Colony the Twentieth day of June One Thousand and Seven Hundred and Thirty three in the Seventh year of our Reign. William Gooch [end of record] [Land Grant to Simon Murphy, Surry Co. VA, 28 Sep 1732] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 14 Jan 2002] [Library of Virginia, Land Office Patents No. 14, 1728-1732 (pt. 1&2), p. 499, 500 (Reel 11)] [These pages also includes land patents of Johno Barber, William Barber, Nathaniel Tatum, and a partial for Joseph Moody] Simon Murphey 140 acres New[?] Land form p. 1st George the Second er To all er Know ye that for divers good Causes and Considerations but more eSpecially for and in Consideration of the Sum of fifteen Shillings of good and lawful Money for Our Use paid to Our Reseiver General of Our Revenues in this Our Colony and dominion of Virginia We have granted and confirmed and by theSe preSents for Us Our Heirs and SucceSsors Do give grant and confirm unto Simon Murphey of Surry County one certain Tract or parsol of Land containing one hundred and forty Acres lying and being on the EaSt side of the Atsamooserk Swamp in the County aforesaid and bounded as followeth (to wit) Beginning At a Gum by the side of Atsamooserk Swamp aforesaid acorner[?] of Mr. Philip Ludwell's[?] Land thereby~ Ludwell's Line South twenty Eight Degrees East Seventy three poles to a red Oak acorner[?] of Charles[end of page] Brigg's Land thereby Brigg's Line [North fifty two poles?] to a [red Oak a corner?] of Said Brigg's Land [& then by Brigg's?...Eighty...?] poles to a red Oak~ North and [...and thereby Eighty...and North...?] poles to a red Oak~ then South Seventy Degrees WeSt [...poles?] to a White Oak by [..?] of Atsamooserk Swamp~ aforesaid and [...? the corner] of the Said Swamp [and back to the] beginning With all [...?] to Have and to hold [...?...] WitneSs Our TruSty and most beloved Wm Gooch Esqr. Our Lieut. Govr. & Commandor in Chief of our said Colony and Dominion at WmSburg Under the Seal of our Colony the Twenty Eighth Day of September One Thousand Seven hundred and thirty two in the Sixth year of Our Reign. William Gooch [end of record] [Land Grant to Simon Murphy, Surry Co. VA, 28 Aug 1746] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 15 Jan 2002] [Library of Virginia, Land Office Patents No. 25, 1745-1747 p.227, 228, (Reel 23)] Simon Murphey 203 acres George the Second by the Grace of God of Great Britain France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith ye To all to whom these Presents shall come Greeting Know ye that for divers good Causes and Considerations but more eSpecially for and in Consideration of the Sum of Ten Shillings of good and Lawful Money for our use paid to our Receiver General of our Revenues in this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia We have Given Granted and Confirmed and by these Presents for us our Heirs and SucceSsors Give Grant and Confirm unto Simon Murfey one certain Tract or Parcel of Land containing two [end of page] hundred and three Acres lying and being the County of Surry on both sides of the ASsamuseck Swamp and bounded as followeth to wit, Beginning at a Gum in the Low Ground of ASsamuseck near the Highland being a Corner of his Patented Land thence by the Lines of his Patent South twenty eight Degrees East Seventy three Poles to a Red Oak North East fifty two Poles to a White Oak North eighteen Degrees West Sixty two Poles to a Red Oak North one hundred and twenty eight Poles to a Red Oak North West eighty one Poles to a Red Oak and South Seventy Degrees West fifty six Poles to a White Oak thence croSsing the ASsamuseck Swamp by a Straight Line to an Ash W. James Chappels Corner on the West side of the main Run of that swamp thence by the joind[?] Chappels Lines West twenty six Poles to a Red Oak and North West twenty two Poles to a Poplar on William Hines's Line thence by the said Hines's Lines South twenty Seven Degrees East thirty eight Poles to a Hicory South[?] five Degrees West two hundred and fifty three Poles to a White Oak North forty eight Degrees East forty Poles to a White Oak and Norht forty Degrees East croSsing the swamp again one hundred Poles to the beginning. one hundred and forty Acres part thereof being formerly Granted unto the said Simon Murfey by our Letters Pasons[?] bearing Date the twenty eighth Day of September One thousand Seven hundred and thirty two and sixty three Acres the residue never before Granted With all Woods Underwoods Swamp Marshes Low-Grounds Meadows Feedings[?] and his due forever of all Veins Mines and Quarries as well diScovered as not diScovered within the bounds aforesaid and being part of the Merried[?] Quantity of two hundred and three Acres of Land and the Rivers Waters and Water Courses therein contained together with the Privileges of Hunting Hawking Fishing Fowling and all other profits Commodities and Hereditaments whatsoever to the same or and part thereof belonging or in anywise appertaining To have hold PoSseSs and Enjoy the said Tract or Parcel of Land and all other the before Granted PromiSes and every part Thereof with their and every of their Appurtenances unto the said Simon Murfey and to his Heirs and ASsigns forever To the only Use and behoof of him the said Simon Murfey his Heirs and ASsigns forever To be held of us our Heirs and SucceSsors as of our ~ Manner of East Greenwich in the County of Kent in free and Common Touage[?] and not in Capise or by Knights Service Yielding and Laying unto us our Heirs and SucceSsors for every fifty Acres of Land and so Proportionably for a LeSser or Greater Quantity than fifty Acres the Fee Rent of one Shilling Yearly to be paid upon the Feast of Saint Michael the ArchAngel and also Cultivating and Improving three Acres part of every fifty of the Tract above mentioned within three years after the Date of these Presents excepting for as much of the said Land as hath been already Cultivated and Improved according to the Condition of the said former Patent/Provided always that if three Years of the said Fee Rent shall at any Time be in Arrear and Unpaid or if the said Simon Murfey his Heirs or ASsigns do not within the Space of three Years next coming after the Date of these ~ Presents Cultivate and Improve three Acres part of every fifty of the Tract above mentioned except as before Excepted Then the EState hereby Granted shall Cease and be utterly~ Determined and thereafter it shall and may be Lawful so and for us our Heirs and SucceSsors to Grant the Same Lands and Premises with the Appurtenances unto Such other Person or Persons as we our Heirs and SucceSsors shall think fit In WitneSs whereof we have Caused these our Letters Patent to be made WitneSs our Trusty and well beloved William Gooch Esq our Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of our said Colony and Dominion at Williamsburgh under the Seal of our said Colony the twenty eighth Day of August One thousand Seven hundred and forty six In the Twentieth Year of our Reign William Gooch [end of record] Patent Book 14 1728-1732, p. 499 Simon Murphey, 140 acres consideration, 15 shillings of Surry County at the east side of Atsamoosock Swamp, adjoining Philip Ludwell, Charles Briggs, Samuel Briggs. Dated 8 Sept. 1732. Signed- William Gooch Lt. Gov. and Comdr. in Chief of our Colony. Patent Book 15 1732-1735, p. 17 Simon Murphy of Surry County consideration 40 shillings, 400 acres in Surry County, on the north side of Atsamoosock Swamp in the said county on Bly's branch, Jeremy's Branch, adjoining Maraduke Gussitt, Griffift [sic], Henry Harrison, Esq., William Hamlin, Jr. Dated 20 June 1733. Signed- William Gooch (Lt. } Patent Book 25 1745-1747, p. 227 To Simon Murfey, 10 sh., 203 acres in Surry County on both sides of Assamoosock Swamp, adjoining his patented land, adjoining Mr. James Chappel, William Hines, 140 acres part thereof formerly granted to sd. Simon Murfey by our patent dated 28 Sept. 1732 and 63 acres never before granted. Signed- William Gooch, Lt. Gov. Dated 28 Aug. 1746 WESTMORELAND COUNTY (formed 1653 from Northumberland) Some Westmoreland Marriages; Ann Ballantine Murphy to William L. Rogers on 16 Jul 1816. Ann Murphy to Enock G. Jeffries on 07 Mar 1831. Ballantine Murphy to William L. Rogers on 16 Jul 1816. Eliza Ferguson Murphy to John Campbell on 07 Dec 1808. Eliza J. Murphy to John R. Rogers on 01 Nov 1843. James B. Murphy to Susan B. Lowe on 02 Sep 1839. John Murphy to Anne Ballantine on 08 Nov 1787. John H. Murphy to Susan E. Smith on 30 May 1843. Robert Murphy to Eliza B. Newton (or Mewton) on 18 May 1818. Robert Murphy to Mary Ann Jeffries on 04 Jan 1834. Robert W. Murphy to Frances A. Bailey on 22 Sep 1846. Sarah H. Murphy to Fleet Cox on 28 Jun 1822. William W. Murphy to Henrietta Parker on 21 Apr 1849. WESTMORELAND COUNTY WILLS: Bryant Murphy; 27 Apr 1715. Inventory returned. Elizabeth Murphy, 06 Jul 1721. Inventory returned. VIRGIANIA COUNTY RECORDS, New Series, Vol. 1 Westmoreland Co. by Crozier (from Reba Murphey 7/98) Pg. 22. Alderson, George, 10 Nov 1714; 3 Dec. 1714. Daughter: Jane, Mary and Margaret Alderson; my mother Mary Baxter; daus under 16 years of age; mother and dau. Jane exors. Inv. Of Nicholas Luke, 26 Jan 1714/ Inv. Of Pierce Gower 16 Jan 1714.; Inv. Of Bryant Murphy, 27 Apl 1715; Inv. Of Caleb Butler, 27 Apr 1715; Inv. Of Gilbert Atwood 27 Apr. 1715; Inv. Of Benj Eattle, 27 Aprl 1715; Inv. Of Katherine Bonain 25 May 1715. Pg. 30. Muse, John, 5 Apr. 1723; 8 Oct 1723. Son Thomas one shilling; dau Jane Pritchett one shilling; dau. Ann Willson one shilling; dau. Mary Quisenberry one shilling; rest to estate of dau. in law Ann Muse. Inv. Of John Allerton Eales, 6 July 1721. Inv. Of Elizabeth Murphy 6 July 1721. Pg. 47. Yellop, Thomas, tailor, 18 Jan 1741; 25 May 1742. Friend Nimrod Hutt of Prince William; friend William Cope; to Winifred and Sarah Gibbs; John son of John and Mary Murphy; brother Yellop of Co. Suffolk in Gr. Britain and my sisters Mary and Ann. Pg. 47. Murphy, John, 19 July 1742; 26 Oct. 1742. Sons, John, land; and Samuel, L10; dau. Elizabeth, personal property; wife Mary. Thomas McFarlane Will, 17 September 1755, Westmoreland County, VA WB 12:302 In the Name of God amen I, Thomas McFarlane of the county of Westmoreland being very sick and weak but of perfect sense and memory do make this my last will and testament in manner following. Item I give unto Elizabeth Cox one mare which she now has in possession. Item I give unto Francis Wright my saddle pistols & furniture and all my cloths. Item I leave to my loving wife Elizabeth McFarlane my hole estate both real and personal for the support of my four daughters, Mary, Jane, Anne, and Hannah McFarlane untill they shall respectively arrive to the age of eighteen years or maryed and then each of them to receive one fifth part of the negroes and other personal estate, and after my wife's decease I give all my lands to my daughter Mary McFarlane and her heirs forever on condition that she pays three fourths of the value of the said lands to her three sisters, Jane, Ann and Hannah to be equally divided between them but if my said daughter mary shall refuse to take the lands on the terms above mentioned I then give the said lands to either of the other of my three daughters before mentioned and their heirs forever ??? pay three fourths to the other of my three daughters the preference being given to the eldest of taking the lands, lastly I appoint my loving wife Elizabeth McFarlane executrix and my friends John Buskrad(?) & Francis Wright executors of this my last will and testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 17 day of September 1755. Signed, Sealed and published Thomas McFarlane (seal) in presence of Wm Flood Elizabeth ("ea" her mark) Murphay WESTMORELAND Sct. At a court held for the said County the 25 Novr 1755 This last will and testament of Thomas McFarlane decd was proved by the Oaths of William Flood and Elizabeth Murphy, and on the motion of Francis Wright, and Elizabeth, the relict of the said decet and their performing what is usual in such cases, certificate was granted them for attaining a probate thereof in due form. Teste Recorded the 11th Decemr 1755 George Sec CCSS WILLIAMSBURG (Ind. City) Williamsvurg VA Wills by Crozier, Vol. III (from Reba Murphey) Pg. 47. QUEEN, JOHN, parish of Suffolk, Nansemond Co. 19 June 1769; 14 Aug 1769. Wife Mary and child she is pregnant with; Priscilla, dau of Abraham and Isabel Avis; James Edwards; William Shepherd Roberts, son of Wm. Shepherd and Lydia Roberts; Levi, Solomon and Moses Murphee sons of my bro. Daniel Murphee. Exrs. Wm Shepherd and Solomon Shepherd Jr Wit. John Agnew, Thomas Shepherd, Jesse Fulghan. (this needs closer examination) Pg. 25. Farley, Simon, Gent. Island of Antigua, 13 June, 1756. My wife, son Francis; daus Elizabeth, Rebecca, Ann; son John lands in Virgina and NC; uncles Robert Christian and Mathew Christian; bro. Francis Farley. Wit. John Halliday, Alex. Crawford, John D. Murphy. Proved bef. His Excellency, George Thomas,Esq. capt. Genl and Gov in Chief over His Majesty's Leeward Carribbee Islands. From the files of Beverly Cunningham White 27 January 2002