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Preliminary Relationships:
1715 - June 22, Sarah Bryant to John Dew, letter of attorney to relinquish dower in 640 acres of land to William Brasswell and 150 acres to Valentine Brasswell. Wit: Thomas Kirby, Sr., Henry Wheeler. Reg. 10 Sept. 1715 (B1-125 from Nona Williams)
1715 - June 23, James Bryant and Sarah, my wife, to William Brasswell, acknowledgement of a patent for 640 acres on ye north side of Catawatskee Meadow. Reg. 10 Sept. 1715 (B1-125 from Nona Williams)
1722 - April 4, Valentine Braswell & William Braswell land case. Had petition for 640 acres lying at Urah Swamp but had allowed the claim to lapse by not settling on the land (Clarke, State Records of North Carolina, from Carey Bracewell) NOTE: William was dead.
1724 - July 28, Richard Braswell Will: Wife Sarah. Sons: Richard, Robert, Valentine, Jacob, John. Daughters: Martha Murfy, Ann Strickland, Jane Williams. Grand daughter Susannah. Extrx: Wife Sarah. Wit: Edward Powers Sr., Edward Powers. (IOW Co., VA BK II Pg 174 From Carey Bracewell) NOTE: Son William died 1721 in Chowan Co., NC and is not named in the will.
1728 - May 28, Henry Pope Will: Wife Sarah. Sons: William, Henry, Richard, Jacob, John, Joseph, Thomas, Samuel. Daughters: Mary Williams, Jane Brassell, Morning Pope. (IOW Co., VA WB 3 Pg 127-128 From Carey Bracewell)
1729 - May 12, Moses Ginn & wife Mary to William Bracewell, Jun., 10 pds. Mary Ginn, late wife of William Bracewell, dec'd to "....William Bracewell, son of William Bracewell and Mary Bracewell alias Ginn ... all rights of dower of any kind in the property of William Bracewell dec'd..." Wit: John Bonde, John Howard. May 13, 1729. Robert Forster C/C. "...Mary being first privately examined as by act of assembly...." (C-119 from Nona Williams)
1748 - November 17, Samuel Williams Will: Wife Jane, Sons Sampson, William, Jacob, George, Samuel. Daughter Creese. Executress wife Jane. Wit: John Pope, John Crudup, Morning Crudup. (Edgecombe Co., NC copy from Pam Strickland Vick)
1744 - March 4, Sampson Williams to Samuel Williams 30 pounds 320 acres north side Tarr River & both sides of mouth of Cypress Creek where Valentine Braswell now lives. Wit. Mourning x Braswell. (Edgecombe 5-462 From Pal Spencer) NOTE: This Valentine believed to be the son of Valentine Braswell and Jane Pope. He is in Cumberland County in 1767 with Sampson Williams.
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1746 - October 6, 549 Moses Ginn entry, 200 acres in Bladen County on Deep River a little below the upper end of the first great falls "whare" Ginn lives /s/ E Moseley (handwritten on scrap of paper - difficult to read) (The Granville District of North Carolina, 1748-1763: abstracts of land grants, Volume 4 by Margaret M. Hoffman).
1746 - October 6, 541 Joshua Ginn warrant (?) (handwritten on a scrap of paper) 350 acres in Bladen Where Ginn Lives on the S W side (of) Deep Rr beginning at the lower end of the great falls and running down /s/ E Moseley Note on document reads: "money paid ten pound paper” (and) I assign my Right _____ of to Valentine "Braisewell" /s/ Joshua Ginn (who signed with a mark)" (The Granville District of North Carolina, 1748-1763: abstracts of land grants, Volume 4 by Margaret M. Hoffman). (SS 680, Land Entries, Warrants & Surveys, Johnston, 1746-1762)
1748 - January 30, Valentine Bracewell had surveyed for him a 200-acre tract in Johnston ("probably later in Orange" WCF), "beginning at a pine in the fork of Middle Creek on the south side of Popular Branch". The chain bearers were John Dover and Richard Bracewell. (From Carey Bracewell)
1748 - February 1, Bladen County Land Entries in the Earl of Granville’s District (1750-1751), from N.C. Archives Stack #S.S.591. Moses Ginn. 1 February 1748. Survey. 200 acres “on the west Side of Deep River about forty poles below the upper End of the first Great falls”. Chainbearers: Simon West, Charly Toney. Surveyor: Thomas Jones.
1748 -December 5, 542 William Burk (See 1753) plat 250 acres in Bladen County on the East Side of the Haw River, joining Daniel McNeill, McAlesters line, and the said river. CB Joshua Ginn, James Cone. Thos. Jones, Surv. (3 copies of plat on file) (The Granville District of North Carolina, 1748-1763: abstracts of land grants, Volume 4 by Margaret M. Hoffman).
1750 - Anson County Created From Bladen
1751 - November 22, Thomas Davis (See 1756) was granted 640 acres on Middle Creek "Including the Place Valentine Bracewell now lives on". (From Carey Bracewell)
1751 - November 22, 300 acres surveyed for John Smith of Johnston County, planter, on N side of Buckhorn Creek. Including place called "Beartee". Saml. Smith & Richard Braswell CC (Survey lists Bladen County. SSLG 1100-D, also NC Patent Book 12:32 From Carey Bracewell)
1752 - Orange County created from western parts of Granville, Bladen, and Johnston. All early Bladen records have since been lost. From Carey Bracewell.
1753 - September, Richard Braswell and Valentine Braswell sued by William Burk in the General Court. The county noted is Bladen, with the further note: "Not to be found" and an alias was issued. (General Court Papers, Dockets, 1752-1753) From Carey Bracewell
1753 - November 13, Valentine Brasswell, Senior enters 150 acres of land in Orange County on the south side of Walnut branch then across the Branch & up on bouthe sides for compliment including the improvements of Benjamine Clements. A companion entry, subsequently "X'd" out, read: "Richard Braswell Son of Volentine Enters for 640 acres of land in Orange County begining on the North Side of New Hope crossing the Creek & down on bouthe sides for compliment between Bur Burtons & Mapels, Including the Dogwood Creek." (From Carey Bracewell)
1753 - December 3, Warrant from Granville to Valentine Braswell Senior for 150 acres in Orange--his entry of Nov. 13th. On the reverse: "Valentine Brasswell - New Hope. Col. Haywood (the surveyor) & Tho Davis to Paye. Tho Davis Deed May 16th 1756." From Carey Bracewell
1754 - August 5, Meetings of Commissioners of the Roads continued -37-73' Monday, Fourteen Commissionrs present. John Hendricks app. Overseer of the Road in the room of Wm. Barnett. 37-74 ..." Miles Parker appointed Overseer for the lower part of the road leading to Cape Fare under the inspection of Mr. William Rhodes, & Henry "Bazell" be Overseer from New hope to the head of White oak under the inspection of Thomas Lloyd."
1755 - 1778 All Orange County deeds from this period have been lost. (Carey Bracewell) NOTE: Carey subsequently read the court minutes and the grant records for Braswell information.
1755 - June 2, William Pickett 456 acres on Braswel’s line W crossing Beartree Creek to Parker’s corner surveyed by Orange County Surveyor. Order to survey was dated February 26, 1755 for 640 acres on both sides of Parker’s Branch, the waters of New Hope, joining Richd Parker’s line and Valentine Braswell’s line. Granted July 24, 1760 ( SSLG 97-M, also NC Patent Book 12:20 from Eunice Young and Carey Bracewell
1755 - July 8, Thomas Brigman to John Campbell, both planters of Cumberland, for 24 pounds sterling, 150 acres on SW/S of Cape Fear River on western prong of Lick Creek, about a mile or 2 above Beartree Creek at John Copland’s corner on E/S of said creek, part of a 300 acre patent to said Thomas Brigman, 6 March 1754. Wit: John Williams, Richd. Bracewell (page 43, Book 1)
1755 - Moses Ginn appears on Orange County tax list.
1755 - Tax List of Orange County, North Carolina (on pg 7 of original) Richard Braswell with 1 son (From Pal Spencer and Carey Bracewell)
1756 - March 9, At the end of the 1755 tax list it is stated: "I am of the opinion that there may be to the number of thirty who have concealed themselves and about twenty who have Inlisted themselves twice. March 9th 1756, Attested By Jas. Watson, Clerk Cut."
NOTE: By 1755 there is evidence of Valentine SR, which would logically include a Valentine JR, who (Jr) moved to Cumberland County in 1767, Richard son of Valentine Sr, who moved to Anson County in 1769, and Henry. The old naming pattern was followed, father's father, mother's father and after himself.
1756 - May 10, Thomas Davis 122 acres of land in Orange County on Walnut Branch the Waters of New Hope, including Clements improvements, Ephraim Sizemore and Richard Braswel, chainbearers. (Patent Book 14 Page 391)
1756 - November Supreme Court, North Carolina, Salisbury Valentine Brazill, Senr., late of Orange County, Planter otherwise called Valentine Brazill Senr of the Province of North Carolina and County of Johnston Planter was summond to answer James Willet ... to render to him 50 pounds Virginia Currency ... which he owes ... the said Valentine the twentieth day of September in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty four at Rowan County ... acknowledged in writing (copy of document - DSCR 207.324.1, Salisbury District Court, Miscellaneous Papers, 1755-1756,Folder #2, 1756 from Carey Bracewell) NOTE: See September 1766 – “put off docket” when not found.
1757 - May, Richard Brassell and Sampson Williams named “Securities” in James Willett vs Valentine Brazill by the Supreme Court. (DSCR 207.320.1, Salisbury District Trial & Appearance Docket 1755-1756 from Carey Bracewell)
1757 - May 14, Moses Ginn and Lewis Brantley are chain carriers for a warrant for Joseph Fuller for land in the Deep River and Rocky River areas of Orange County. (From Pal Spencer)
1758 – July 15, Sampson Williams to Absolem Tylor (Tyler) both of Cumberland, for 30 pounds current, 150 acres within Earl Granville’s boundaries on E/S of Cape Fear on Goodrich Creek, adjoining land sd Tyler lives on, part of tract taken up by Miles Parker & sold to George Sweeting, then to Arthur Donally & then to Sampson Williams. Wit: William (X) Braswell, Charles Reiles. (Cumberland County, NC 1-250 From Pal Spencer)
1759 - Richard Braswell, son of Richard and Obedience Braswell born (Richard’s personal Bible from Carey Bracewell)
1759 - Sarah Braswell was born. She married John Brantley of Deep River about the beginning of the REV WAR. See her 1855 obituary.
1759 -March, Miles Parker to Valentine Braswell for 175 acres, proved by Richard Braswell. Proved June 1759 (Minutes of Orange Co. Court of Common Please & Quarter Sessions and page 32b, Orange County, Registration of Deeds, County Court,1752-1793 from Carey Bracewell)
1759 – June Court, Orange County, Henry Braswell sued William Howlett for 1-6-0 due on account. Defendant failed to appear. The Court assessed Howlett a judgment of 1.6.0 plus costs of 1.1.11. (Minutes of Orange Co. Court of Common Please & Quarter Sessions from Carey Bracewell)
1759 - December, Richard Braswell sold David Mims 320 acres. (From Carey Bracewell)
1760 - June 28, for Richard Bracewell by William Bracewell (signed with an upside down V) enters in the Office of the Right Honorable John Earl Granville 640 acres of vacant land, lying in Orange County on Deep River beginning on Thomas Tucker's line running up both sides of the River including the falls near Hodges ford. And desires a Warrant to have the same surveyed which is granted upon condition that such survey be returned into the said office within six months from the date hereof and that the said Richard Bracewell do within twelve months next ensuing the day of making such return take out a grant of the said land; otherwise this entry and such survey so to be made thereon, shall be void and of no effect dated the 28th day of June 1760. (Land Grant Office, Secretary of State,#01160, NC Archives from Carey Bracewell)
1760 - August, The jury appointed to lay out a road from near Robert Patterson's to Colling's Ford on the Haw River to Hoge's Ford on Deep River, thence down cape Fear to the county line: John Brantley, Richard Braswell, Moses Ginn, Joseph Kirk, Charles Clanton, Wm Petty Sr., James Crawford, Thomas Tucker, Joseph Brantley, Nicholas Copeland, Hercules Henderson, and John Stewart. John Brantley was named to oversee the "lower part" of the new road. (From Carey Bracewell)
1761 – February Court. Ordered that Letters of Administration be Granted unto Mary Brantley, widow and Administratrix of Lewis Brantley deceased, she first giving bond with John Brantley and Henry Braswell Security’es in the sum of 200 pounds for the due performance of ____office…. (Orange County Minutes of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions, 1759-1771 from Carey Bracewell)
1761 - February Court Ordered that Henry Braswell have license to keep Ferry on Cape Fare River where Richard Braswell formerly kept one, he first giving bond and security as the law directs (Orange County, Minutes of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions 1759-1771 from Carey Bracewell) NOTE: Henry's brother Richard died June 1761.
1761 – February Ordered that the following persons be appointed to lay out a road the most convenient way from the County Line near Andrew Shepheards to Henry Braswells & thence to Johns(t)on County Line to wit: names included Richard Braswell, William Braswell, Valentine Braswell, Henry Braswell, Sampson Williams. (Orange County Minutes of Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions 1759-1771 from Carey Bracewel)
1761 – March 16, Warrant from Granville to Henry Braswell for 700 acres in Orange County on the south side of Cape fair River beginning on Hector McNeal’s lower corner running down the river for compliment. Executed September 15, 1761. (SS 702 – Land Warrants, Grants, 1755-1789, from Carey Bracewell)
1761 - June 12, Richard Braswell Will: wife Joyce, sons "Valentine Jacob" and "Richard William", daughters Mary and Tabitha. . Wife and brother Henry Braswell and “Loving friend” Hector McNeel were executors. (Copy of will from Carey Bracewell, on this site) NOTE: Richard's wife Joyce remarried twice and had five more children. Joyce Drake died in SC in 1804 with a will, on this site. Only one of her Braswell children was mentioned, Mary Abbot.
1761 - September 15, Land Survey for Henry Braswell, 250 acres on south side of Cape Fear, Hector McNeil's corner, a line called Braswells, Chain Carriers: Richard Adam, Valentine Braswell Jr. Signed by Henry Braswell his mark H (nclandgrants.com)
1762 - February, Henry Braswell proved the deed, Joseph Mims to Richard Hill, for 328 acres. (From Carey Bracewell)
1762 – June 29, Henry Braswell, planter, 10 shillings, on S. side of Cape Fear River, begin at a red oak & a hicory called Hector McNeal’s corner by the river, along his line S70W 35 ch to a pine, S 55 chains to a pine, E 42 chains to a post on a line called Braswell, along his line N 47 ½ chains to a whit oak by the river, up river to beginning, 250 acres, ten shillings rent per year, surveyed 15 September 1761, Richard Adam & Volantine Braswell Junr., CC. (SSLG 85-B Granville Proprietary Deeds & Surveys (also see NC Patent Book 14:349) (Copy from Eunice Young & Carey Bracewell) NOTE: Henry "H" Braswell left 250 acres to his wife when he died 1784.
1762 - November, Valentine Braswel's deed to John Harrington for 160 acres was proved by Henry Braswel.
1763 - October 27, Charles "Arrington" granted 213 acres on Lick Fork of the Cape Fear River adjacent Mim's line and Lewis' line. Henry Brazel and John "Arrington", chainbearers. NOTE: This Henry "Brazel" is most likely Henry JR.
Nov., 1763. Earl Granville to Henry Braswel, title to 346 acres.
1762 - November, Valentine Braswell's deed to John Harrington for 160 acres was proved by Henry Braswell.
1763 - Byrd William Braswell, presumed son of Valentine"V" Braswell born. (Byrds age in REV WAR pension statement)
1763 - November, Orange County, Earl Granville to Henry Braswel. 346 acres, proved by William Churton (p. 65, Orange County, Registration of deeds, County Court, 1752-1793, from Carey Bracewell)
1764 - February Court, Orange County. Ordered that William Braswell have license to keep a tavern at his dwelling house on giving bond with William Mebane and John Kirk Security’s agreeable to law (Orange County Minutes of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions, 1759-1771, from Carey Bracewell)
1764 - August, Joseph Kirk to William Braswell, 375 acres, ackd. (p. 92, Orange County, Registration of Deeds, County Court, 1752-1793 from Carey Bracewell) NOTE: This is the date registered, not the date of the deed.
1764 - November, William Braswell to Valentine Braswell (Jr) for 375 acres, proved by Jacob Braswell; Bill of Sale William Braswell to Valentine Braswell proved by Jacob Braswell. (page 96b, Orange County, Registration of Deeds, County court, 1752-1793 from Carey Bracewell) NOTE: This is the date registered, not the date of the Bill of Sale.
1764 - December 2, Then Recd of Robert Patterson two pounds sixteen shillings & Eight pence Proc money in full of the notes taken of her Estate Test Mary (X) Brantley. Roger Marten Valn (X) Brazwel (Orange May Inferior Court 1760 (?) This Account of Sales was returned into Court by (blank) and ordered to be Recorded Test James Watson)
1765 - February, Henry Braswell, one of eight persons who endorsed 1,000 pound bond of Sheriff William Reed. (From Carey Bracewell)
1765 - May 16, Volentine Braswell, Henry Braswill, and Richard Hill, all of Orange County, signed a 200 pound bond to deliver said Volentine to the following Sept. session of the Salisbury Superior Court. Witnesses: Elisha Cain, William Nunn, Jr. The bond was made to William Nunn. From Carey Bracewell
1765 - August, Volentine Braswell Senr to Volentine Braswell Junr for 214 acres, proved by William Yarborough (page 111b, Orange County Registration of Deeds. County Court, 1752-1793 from Carey Bracewell)
1765 - November, Henry Braswel proved John Harrington to Charles Harrington. From Carey Bracewell
1765 - December 7, Robert Johnston Land Re-Survey: Samuel Bracewell and John "Suyluvant" were chain carriers in Bladen County, NC. The land was on the S W side of the N. W. River and totalled 1,690 acres. (NC Archives)
1766 - Aug-May, Minutes of the Orange County court for this period lost, probably due to the Regulator rebellion. (Carey Bracewell)
1766 - September, The case of James Willett vs Valentine Brazill was put off the docket” after alias had been issued previously to Orange, Anson and Rowan Counties with “no effect” (DSCR 207.318.1, Execution Docket, Salisbury District Court, 1755-1767 from Carey Bracewell)
1767 - Valentine (X) Braswel and Sampson Williams are on the NC Early Census Index for Cumberland County, NC (Ancestry.com) NOTE: Valentine and Patience have moved to Cumberland County.
1767 - March 12, Henry (H) Brassell and James (X) Stringfield of Orange County to Abraham Granherron 200 acres in Cumberland on south side of Cape Fear ... Bush Creek .. witnessed by John Nicholson, Susannah (X) Nicholson and Henry (X) Brassell. NOTE: Handwritten and transcribed copies on this site
1767 - May, Joseph Kirk and Valentine Braswel (X) Junr for 375 acres to Saxton (?) proved by Abner Hill (page 139, Orange County Registration of Deeds, County Court, 1752-1793 from Carey Bracewell)
1767 – September 24, John Stevens (Stephens), of Anson, planter , to Andrew Shepherd, of Cumberland #25 proc., 150 a. on SE/S of Fall Creek, reputed (to be) the Earl Granville's line. Wit: Thomas Tucker, Henry (X) Braswell. Proved by Thomas Tucker Nov. 1767 (Cumberland Co., NC 3-152)
1767 - December 1, Pursuant to a precept to me directed by John Troup Esq. DSG dated the first day of Decr. 1767 I have admeasured unto William Brazeal 300 acres in Granville County on a branch of Savannah River called Lloyds Creek. Bounding on all sides by vacant land. And hath such shapes marks and bounds as in the above plan is set forth. Certified under my hand this 26th day of February 1768. (Ord.Co.6th Sept. 1768) LeRoy Hammonds D.S. Grant dated December 12, 1768, Memorial dated April 22, 1769 (SC Archives) NOTE: See May 7, 1795
1768 - October 26, Volentine (X) Bracewell entered a claim--which was refused--for 100 acres in Cumberland County on the west side of Black Mingo Swamp, including his own improvements. Charles McClain and John Jackson, chainbearers. (Carey Bracewell)
1768 – October 24, Abraham (X) Green Heron, of Orange, planter to Andrew Shepherd, Gent., of Cumberland, for #16 proc., 200 a. on S/S of Cape Fear River on Bush Creek, settled by Henry (H) Brasswell & James Stringfield of Orange. Wit: Duncan Mackie, Joshiah Black. Proved by Duncan Mackie July 1769 (Cumberland Co. Deed Book 3, p. 358)
1768 - November 11, Petition for formation of Chatham County was signed by Benjamin Braswell, Vollentine (V) Bracewell, Charles Harrington, Jacob Bracewell, Henry “H” Bracewell, William Bracewell & several Brantleys (Legislative Papers, 1767,Nov. 1768, NC Archives) NOTE: This is William's last appearance in the records. See Dec 1, 1767. It appears William has moved to SC where he married Sarah Lamar. Could he be Richard William Braswell of the 1761 Will?
1769 - Anson County, North Carolina petition dated October 9, 1769, signed by Richd Braswell, George Braswell NOTE: Richard and Obedience Braswell, and his brother, George who married Polly Morgan, moved to Anson County, NC.
1769 - December 14, Richard Bracewell entered for 200 acres on the Little River, Anson County. (from Carey Bracewell)
1770 - Wake County was formed from Cumberland, Orange and Johnston.
1770 - Samuel Brazwell on Tax List in Bladen County with Hezekiah and Ephraim Doane.
1770 - December 19, Petition for formation of a new county (Chatham) signed by Valentine (X) Bracewell, Henry Bracewell (Legislative Papers, December 19, 1770-January 16, 1771) NOTE: Valentine Jr used and X for his mark and this Henry is most likely the older Henry, with his brother, named after his grandfather, Henry Pope.
1771 - Chatham County Created From Orange
1771 - Richard Braswell, and George Braswell, Anson County, Battle of Alamance (Whig) (The Guilford Genealogist, Vol. 14, No. 2, Winter 1987 copy from Carey Bracewell)
1771 – February 3, Henry Brasel of Orange County for 15 pounds bought 200 acres on Fall Creek, “includes where Widow Davis path crosses sd line”, Cumberland County from James Neal of Orange County. Executed April 1771, Cumberland County. (Copy of Deed from Carey Bracewell) NOTE: Sold May 18, 1783)
1771 – September 16, Chatham County, Henry Braswell to David Man of Wake County, 350 acres on south side of Cape Fare River adjacent Thomas Matthew and Miles Parker, Isaac Matthew. Witnesses: John Gottatham, Jessee Mann, Robert Vaser. Acknowledged in May 1772 open court by Henry Braswell (page 85, Deed Book A, Chatham Co. Register of Deeds and copy of deed from Carey Bracewell) NOTE: Henry received a grant in 1763 for 346 acres. Signed “Henry Braswell, Seal” – no “mark”
1771 - December 10, Joannah Braswell, daughter of Joseph Braswell born. (BIBLE)
1772 - January 25, Richard Braswell of Anson County, NC, sold Christopher Christian for 35 pounds the 200 acres on the Little River granted to Richard Braswell by patent dated November 25, 1771. signed by Richard Brasswell and Obedience Braswell (her X). Witnesses were Going Morgan and George Brasswell (copy of Deed from Carey Bracewell)
1772 - Chatham County Militia Rolls for 1772 (Military Collection, Troop returns, 1747-1859, North Carolina Stat Archives, Raleigh from Carey Bracewell) Captain Charles Mathis’s List No. 4 included Vollintine Brasswell, Henry Brasswell, Joseph Brasswell, Benjamin Brasswell, James Brantley, Thomas Brantley, Harris Brantley, Edmund Brantley. Captain Elisha Cain’s List No. 5 included Vollentine Braswell, Jr.
1772 - October 7, Valentine (X) Braswell obtained at least 150 acres on east side of Black Mingo and north side of Juniper Swamp. (See 1775 sale to Matthew Parker)
1772 - October 7, Valentine (X) Braswell obtained 300 acres on the south side of Black Mingo and east side of Juniper. (See 1776 sale to William Godwin)
1774 – May, Valentine (V) Braswell appointed overseer of the road in the room of Richard Clark, from the Island ford to Haw River to Deep River (page 10, Chatham County Court of Pleas & Quarter Session 1774-1779, May Court 1774, USGenWeb)
1774 - May 11, Valentine (V) Braswell of Chatham County bought 50 acres on the north side of Deep River from James Brantley and his wife Hester (p. 214, Deed Book A, Chatham Co. Register of Deeds and copy of deed from Carey Bracewell.) acknowledged and ordered to be registered (page 12, Chatham County Court Minutes, May 1774) (Sold to John Ramsey May 10, 1780 by Valentine "V").
1774 - August 9, William Lasiter be appointed overseer of the road in the room of Volentine (V) Braswell (p. 16, Chatham County Court of Pleas & Quarter Session 1774-1779, USGenWeb)
1774 – August Court, Volentine (V) Braswell on jury for suit Benjamin Pyburn against Zachariah Martin (p. 23, Chatham County. August Court Minutes, USGenWeb )
1774 – August 12, Volentine (V) Braswell on jury for suit William West against David Davis (p. 29, Chatham County August Court, USGenWeb)
1774 – August, Isaac Mathis, Valentine (V) Braswell and John Wommack be appointed patrollers from the county line upwards on the north side of the river (page 39, Chatham County Court Minutes, August 1774, USGenWeb )
1774 - September 9, Henry Braswell of Chatham acknowledged himself indebted to John Hamilton & Co., Merchants, of Wake County, for 16-2-0. Witnesses: Matthew Brown and James Martin.
1775 - March 27, Valentine (X) Braswell of Duplin County sold to Matthew Parker 150 acres in Duplin County on the east side of Black Mingo and the north side of Juniper Swamp including John Stooly lands improvements it being part of a tract of land obtained by Braswell by patent bearing date of 7th day of October 1772. Witnesses: Jesse McIndon, Thomas Bass, Richard Bass. (Copy of deed found in Deed Book 3, page 579 received from Carey Bracewell)
1775 - May, James Massey, Valentine (V) Braswell and Wheeler Easter be appointed patrollers in Capt. Mathis’ District on Deep River (page 65, Chatham County Court Minutes, May 1775, USGenWeb)
1775 – William Cain relinquished his security ship for the widow Fanny Berry’s Ferry etc. thereupon Volantine (V) Braswell entered himself security in room of the said William Cain. (page 80, Chatham County August 1775 Court USGenWeb)
1775 - July 22, John Carroway, planter of Cumberland County, to Valentine (X) Brassell of said county, for 20 pounds Proc. Money, 100 acres on west side of Black Mingo Creek in Cumberland County, including Valentine Brassell’s improvements, granted to Joseph Dickson 22 May 1772. Wit: Thomas Moore, James Downing. Proved by James Downing July 1775 (copy of deed from Carey Bracewell, Cumberland Co. Deed Book 6, page 375) NOTE: Sold in 1778 by Valentine & Patience Braswell
1776 – May, Frederick Cobb, father of two children begot on the body of Winifred Braswell, pay to Henry (X) Braswell, three pounds proc. For expenses expended in the said Winifred laying in. (p. 89, Bastardy Bonds, Chatham Co., NC Court Minutes on USGenWeb)
1776 - December 9, Valentine (X) Brassel of Cumberland County sold William Godwin of Duplin County 300 acres in Duplin County on the south side of Black Mingo and on the east side of the Juniper including his improvements. Land was granted to Valentine Brassel by patent bearing date of October 7, 1772. Witnesses: James Godwin, Jonathan Godwin, Betty Marsdon (Duplin County Deed Book 3, page 579, copy of deed from Carey Bracewell)
1777 - List of Taxables, Cumberland County included George Braziel, 160 acres, Valentine (X) Brasil of Captain Avera’s District, 100 acres.
1777 – March 24, Benjamin & Mary Brasswell and James & Esther Brantly 130 acres on the north side of Deep River adjacent Abraham Womock, granted or intended to be granted to said James Brantly in Chatham County to David Maddox. Witnesses: Joseph Braswell, T. Ramsey, Abraham Womack (p. 127, Deed Book B, Chatham Co.Register of Deeds)
1777 – August, layout road George Glasscock no loves Crossing Haw River to Acquilla Covernars to the county line near Centers – Volentine (V) Brasswell, Morgan Minter (p. 102 & 103, Chatham Co. August Court USGenWeb)
1777 – October 4, Know all men by these presents that I, James Allen, of the County of Chatham and province of North Carolina me my heirs executors do hereby sell my whole right and title of certain improvements whereon I now live unto Joseph Allen it lying on the head of ?gord? Branch as witnesseth my hand and seal this 4th day of October 1777. James (Mark) Allen Witnesses: John Wommack, Valentine (V) Brasell. Chatham February Court 1778 proved by Valentine Braswell and ordered to be registered. Mial Surlock Clk C. (Chatham County Deed Book B, page 124) NOTE: When James and Joseph Allen sold land to John Womack in 1783 and 1787 they were in Wilkes Co., GA
1778 – May, The Sheriff summons jury in the following caveats:
Volentine Braswell (Jr) ag’t Acquilla Covenar (Cavenah?) and James Williams for 300 acres ag’t Acquilla Civebar (Cavenah?),
James Williams ag’t Volentine Braswell (Jr) – 640 acres
(Chatham County Court Minutes Pg 137 on usgenweb) NOTE: “Williams suit” William Lynn referred to November 1782 & the reason for Valentine “V” Braswell "Sinr" of Wilkes Co., GA, had to return to Chatham Co – see 1790 inventory of estate of Valentine Braswell, Jr.
1778 - July 23, Valentine Braswell, Jr. of Chatham County bought 640 acres on east side of North East Branch of the North West River beginning at a gum at the mouth of Duck Creek from Hectir McNeal. Witness: Henry Braswell (page 181, Deed Book B, Chatham Co. Register of Deeds)
1777 - 1784 The following grants having been exhibited were ordered to be Registered. to wit - included - Valentine (X) Braswell, 200 acres, Grant No. 724 (See 1778 warrant) Valentine (X) Braswell, 200 acres, Grant No. 593 (See 1778 warrant) Joseph Strickland, 640 acres, Grant No. 394 (Wake County North Carolina County Court Minutes 1777 thru 1784, Book I, by Weynette Parks Haun)
1778 - August 4, Volentine (X) Braswell enters 200 A in Wake County lying on the north side of Middle Creek & on both sides of the Branch called Haw Branch including an improvement purchased of William Honrycutt. #483 (p.163 Wake County, North Carolina Land Entries 1778-1846 by Weynette Parks Haun)
1778 - November 7, Vollintine (X) Braswell received a warrant for 200 acres in Wake County on the north side of Middle Creek and on both sides of Haw Branch, including an improvement that he bought from William Honeycutt. (Carey Bracewell)
1778 - December 2, Valentine (X) and Patience (P) Braswell, both of Cumberland County sold to Jonathan McPherson 100A on Black Mingo Creek including Valentine Braswell’s improvements. Witness: William Williams. (copy of deed)
1778 - December 8, Vollentine (X) Brasswell enters 200 acres in Wake County joining his other entry & including the improvements whereon he now lives #780 (page 254, Wake County, North Carolina Land Entries 1778-1846 by Weynette Parks Haun)
1778 - December 8, Roland Stinson enters six hundred acres of land in Wake County, on both sides of Brasswell's Creek, including his & his son Gerrard's improvements. 600: 50/:15. Warrant Issued. #778. (Wake County North Carolina Land Entries 1778-1846 by Weynette Parks Haun)
1779 - January 2, William Harvill enters three hundred acres of land in Wake County, on both sides of Lick Branch joining his own line & the lines of Jacob Uttley, Christopher Woodward & Valentine (X) Brasswell 300: 50/: 7..10 Warrant Issued. #902. (Wake County North Carolina Land Entries 1778-1846 by Weynette Parks Haun)
1779 - January 2, Moses Harville entered 300 acres of land in Wake County, on both sides of Camp Branch joining the lines of Landman Short, William Harvill, Valentine Brasswell, Lewis Jones & Thomas Jent. 300: 50/: 7...10 Warrant Issued. #903. (Wake County North Carolina Land Entries 1778-1846 by Weynette Parks Haun)
1779 - January 30, Henry Bracewell entered 300 acres on both sides of Fall Creek including William Dickinson’s old field in Cumberland County (Carey Bracewell)
1779 - February 20, Henry Brazwell entered 100 acres on the waters of Bush Creek in Cumberland County joining Bird William Brazwell’s line and the Chatham County line. (Carey Bracewell)
1779 - February, Henry (H) Braswell pay to a certain Anna Yarborough, 5 pounds for maintaining said Braswells child one year from this time. (p. 77, Bastardy Bonds, Chatham Co., NC Court Minutes on USGenWeb) NOTE: This is Henry (H) Braswell. See his will on this site. Eli Yarborough provided for.
1779 – April 12, Joseph Braswell granted 625 acres in Chatham County between Deep River and the road leading from Ransey's Mill to the Court House beginning at the line formerly James Brantley's (page 159, Deed Book B, Chatham Co. Register of Deeds)
1779 – May 15, Valentine (V) Braswell & John Wommack witness deed for 300 acres in Chatham & Wake County, James & Pheby Booker to Albridgton Womack (Deed Book B, p.165, Chatham Co. Register of Deeds)
1779 - Page 597 - Pay Roll of Capt. Turner's Company, from Caswell County and Chatham County North Carolina under the command of Col. McDowell, from 15 of March to the 30 day of July 1779. The Men From Chatham Co. (included) Samuel Brazeal
1779 - May 27, Valentine (X) Braswell received a warrant for 200 acres adjacent to his former entry in Wake County, "including the improvements whereon he now lives." (Carey Bracewell)
1779 - June 30, Valentine (X) Braswell's two entries for 200 acres each were surveyed for him. The chain bearers were William Harvell and Lewis Jones. (Carey Bracewell)
1779 - July 1, Alexander Clark granted 640 acres "Chatham County on the west side of the land formerly belonging to Joseph Braswell in the Fork lying on and between the Rocky Branch and the main road leading from Deep River to the Court House beginning in said Braswells north corner at a black oak.........." (Deed Book B, page 372. Grant #153, Chatham Co., Register of Deeds)
1780 – January 1, Joseph Braswell sold 625 acres in Chatham County to John Ramsey (p. 330, Deed Book B, Chatham Co. Register of Deeds)
1780 - March 30 - Valentine Brasswell, Junr, granted 23 acres in Chatham Co. (page 193 & 194, Deed Book D, Chatham Co. Register of Deeds)
1780 - March 30, Valentine Braswell, Jr. granted 100 acres, on Cabin’s Branch a prong of Shaddock’s Creek, Chatham County, NC (page 195, Deed Book D, Chatham Co. Register of Deeds )
1780 - March 31, Valentine Brasswell granted 250 acres Chatham County “Yarbrowes corner in Drakes line” (page 478 & 479, Deed Book B, Chatham Co. Register of Deeds)
1780 – March 31, Valentine Braswell, Jr., granted 200 acres, Chatham County, on the south prong of the Great branch of the Waters of Shaddockses Creek (page 194 & 195, Deed Book D , Chatham Co. Register of Deeds)
1780 - March 31, Volentine "V" Brassell, Sr. granted 102 acres adjoining Henry Brassell in Chatham County Grant #261 (pg 538, Deed Book B, Chatham Co. Register of Deeds and Copy of Grant from Carey Bracewell) NOTE: When sold to Henry Braswell in 1783, Valentine was in Wilkes Co., GA
1780 – April 1, Henry Brasswell granted 490 acres in Chatham County on Cape Fear River near mouth of Shadock’s Spring Branch at the corner of Cotton’s land (page 498, Deed Book B, Chatham Co. Register of Deeds and Copy of grant from Carey Bracewell)
1780 - April 11, Valentine (X) Braswell was granted two tracts of 200 acres each in Wake County, the first being on the north side of Middle Creek and both sides of Haw Branch, beginning at a post oak in William Harvell's line, the second joining his former entry beginning at a pine in his own line and adjacent to William Taylors's line. (Carey Bracewell)
1780 - May 10, Valentine “V” Braswell sold 50 acres in Chatham County to John Ramsey. Acknowledged in open court by Valentine Braswell May 1780 (page 334, Deed Book B, Chatham Co. NC Register of Deeds)
1780 - December 29, John Pitts Will: Sons: John, Joseph. Daughters: Mary Lear, Elizabeth Brassel, Peggy Mimes
(Chatham Co., NC)
1781 – August 21 Elizabeth Brassell, Widow of Valentine Braswell, Jr., married William Lynn. Wake Co. Marriage Bond #02312. Bondsman: James Lynn. Witness: Thomas Rice.
1782 - February 12, Chatham County William Linn to be Administrator of the estate of Volentine Braswell, Junr., Deceased. 1,000 pound bond by William Linn and John Pitts. (copy of original from North Carolina Archives)
1782 – November – William Lyn, on motion is permitted to come in and defend his ward, Volentine Brazwell, at the suit of James Williams, Esqr. On entry on caveat, 640 acres of land on Haw River (pg. 20B, November 1782. Posted by Angela Meadows on Braswell List November 9, 2004) NOTE: See May 1778 record.
1783 - May 18, Valentine “V” Braswell of Wilkes County, Georgia conveys to Henry Braswell 102 acres of land joining Henry Braswell and granted to Valentine Braswell, by the State of North Carolina on March 31,1780. (page 143, Deed Book C, Chatham Co. Register of Deeds and Copy of deed from Carey Bracewell)
1783 - May 18, Henry (X) Brassell of Chatham County sold 200 acres on Fall Creek in Cumberland County, including the part crossed by the Widow Davis’s path to the Executors of Andrew Shepherd of Cumberland County. Witnessed by John (X) Shepherd, Jr. and John Barginnur. (Copy of Deed. Deed Book 7, page 158, from Carey Bracewell) NOTE: Purchased February 3, 1771 Henry's mark was similar to a written capital E, which may sometimes be recorded as an X???
1784 - February 15, Samuel Brazel appointed Administrator of the estate of Samuel Lemars, Wilkes Co., GA (page 25, September 1968 Breazeale Notes and Early Records of Georgia, Vol I, Wilkes County”)
1784 - May Court Valentine Braswell, Jr., died intestate leaving Edy and Sedy Braswell NOTE: His widow remarried August 21,1781.
1784 – November 17, Henry (H) Bracewell of Chatham County wrote his will naming wife Sarah, (250 acres) daughter Cynthia, son Blake William (300 acres & 40 acres), Eli Yarborough. Executors Joseph Brantly, John Wommack & Burwell Williams. Witnesses: Nathan Prince, James Scer'vt Jones. (typed copy of will contributed by Sue Ashby on USGenWeb, Chatham County) NOTE: February 1779 – Henry Braswell pay Anna Yarborough For maintaining his child one year from that date.
1784 - December 5, Henre Brasel bought 20 acres in Chatham County on SSW side of Cape Fear River from Perion Pharow. Witnesses: John Wommack, Thomas Partridge (page 485, Deed Book C, Chatham Co. Register of Deeds and Copy of deed from Carey Bracewell)
1785 - January 3, James Parham to Drury Parham for 120 pds, 125 acres on the S. side of Cape Fear River, joining Thomas Partridge. Witnesses: John Barginneer, Benjamin Yarbrough, Britain Brazil, Wm. Ragland "Feb. Ct. Sessions Chatham County 1785. Certified that the within Deed was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Britain Braswill and ordered to be registered. Test. John Ramsey CC" (Chatham Co. NC DB C Pg 400)
1785 - February 12, Henry Braswell Dec'd Estate Inventory. February 14, Sarah Braswell appointed guardian of her two minor children, Cynthia and Blake Wm Braswell. (Chatham Co., NC Wills and Estate Papers 1663-1978)
1785 – May, Ordered that the following Justices be apptd to receive the list of taxable property for the present year: Capt Ridles Company – Elisha Cain. Volentine Braswell (JR) decd orphans. (Chatham NC Court Minutes)
1787 - Edy (Edith) and Sedy (Cynthia) Braswell heirs of Valentine Braswell, Junr., deceased granted 640 acres on east side of Haw River beginning above mouth of Duck Creek. (Copy of Grant #795 from Carey Bracewell) NOTE: Appears to be land Valentine Braswell purchased from Hector McNeal on July 23, 1778.
1787 - August 21, Valentine (X) Braswell was bondsman for the marriage of John Strickland & Susanah McCGuffee in Wake Co., NC. (County Court Records at Raleigh, NC and FHL # 0296867-0296870 and 0418152 item 2)
1787 - September 6, Thursday......Ordered that Moses Wood be Overseer of the Road leading from William Barkers to the Branch of Brazulls Creek and that the hands of William Barker, Burwell Uttley, Mark Barker, Streit & Moses Wood work on said Road. Issued. (Wake County, North Carolina County Court Minutes 1787 thru 1792, Book II by Weynette Parks Haun)
1788 - "South Carolina. I do hereby certify for Valentine (V) Breaziel a tract of land containing two hundred and twenty six acres (surveyed for him the 10th day of December 1788 & situate in the District of Ninety Six in Edgefield County on the waters of the Edisto River at the Sister Ponds & hath forms and marks buttings and boundings as the above plat Represents. Given under my hand this 8th day of March 1791. David Burks Depty Sevnr., F. Bremar Suvr Genl.
1789 - December, Ordered that Elijah Watson as Overseer and hands Richard Woodward work on the new road that leads from Lewis Jones's to Braswells ferry as far as John Norris's School House. (Wake County, North Carolina County Court Minutes 1787 thru 1792, Book II by Weynette Parks Haun)
1790 - Valentin (X) Braswell Census Place: Wake, North Carolina; Roll: M637_7; Image: 0156.
1790 - US Census, Edgefield District, SC Valentine Brazel 1 male 16 & up, 1 male under 16, 3 females, 1 slave.
1790 - August 8, Recorded: Inventory of personal property of Vollentine Braswell, Decd. and accounting of money paid from the estate which included “To money pd Volintine (V) Brasswell, Sinr a witness in the Suit of Williams vs the Orphans 40 pounds” and “To traviling twice from Chatham County to the State of Gorgia & all expenses, 26 pounds” NOTE: Recorded in 1790, travel took place possibly 1783.
1791 - March 8, Valentine (V) Breaziel 226 acres on Edisto River, Edgefield County, 96th District, SC, surveyed by David Burks on December 10, 1788. Other names indexed: Rolin Williams, Rachael McKinney, Arthur Watson, Elvilngton Squire. (SC Archives)
1791 - August 2, Valentine (X) Braswell wrote his will, Wake County, NC naming wife Patience Braswell. Witnesses: John Strickland & Isham Strickland. Executors: Patience Braswell, John Strickland, Jr., and Augustus Turner. Proved by the witnesses December Term 1794 & recorded Wake County Deed Book D, page 67, May 27, 1797 (copy of will)
1793 - June 3, Deposition: Edward Couch said that he was present when Rachel Brazel & her son John McKenney had a conversation respecting a negro boy named Prince, who was the property of Valentine (V) Brazel, husband of said Rachel Brazel. That said Rachel told the desponent that she was unwilling Valentine Brazel should ever have the boy & since her son had no money she would lend him a dollar which might be returned to be imprescences of the deponent as evidence of a contract..that the deponant is well convinced from the conversation that she intended to defraud her husband who was absent in Georgia of his right to said boy as she was provided with other property of less value which might have been sold in case of distress but to his knowledge said Valentine Brazel had furnished her with such necessities... S/ Edward Couch. Sworn by oath 3 Jun 1793 before Joseph Hightower, J.P. Rcd. 3 jun 1794. (Pp. 456-457) Posted to the Braswell List by M.B. Watson. NOTE: This is Valentine (V) in Edgefield Co., SC.
1794 – February, Jeptha & Edy Freeman to Thomas Stokes 620 acres, ½ the land formerly Valentine Brazell’s. Witnesses: Edmund Branch, Joseph Johnson, Wm. Winter (G:213) (Chatham Co. Deeds posted on USGenWeb by Judy Penrod Purcell)
1794 – February – Chatham Co., NC - Land to be divided in thirds to give Valentine Braswell, Jr.’s widow Elizabeth her dowry.
100 acres on Cabin Branch a prong of Shaddoxes Creek. (grant #257, 1780)
640 acres on east side of Haw River above mouth of Duck Creek. (bought
from Hector McNeil on July 23, 1778)
300 acres on Shadocks Creek (grant 11/1/1784)
23 acres on eastside of Haw River (grant 3/30/1780)
200 acres on south prong of the Great Branch, the waters of Shaddox Creek. (See Grant #395, Mar 31, 1780) (copy of original from North Carolina Archives)
1794 – February 14, To the Justices of Chatham County, the answer of Stephen (sic) Freeman and Edy his wife, Andrew Hartsfield and Sedy his wife, heir of Valentine Braswell, dec’d. and the answer of Thomas Stokes, Esqr. To petition of Joseph Harman of Chatham Co., planter, & Elizabeth his wife late Eliz. Linn and formerly Eliz. Braswell widow – (copy of original received from NC State Archives)
1794 – August 19, Valentine (V) Braziel sold 120 acres in Edgefield County, SC to James Herring. The land was bounded by lands of Thomas Adams "boundary line near the Jester Ponds beginning on land of Thomas Adams, incl. improvement that Breton Brazeel now lives on, adj. Benjamin McKinney, being part of 226 acres granted to Valentine Breazeel 4 April 1791"(Deed Book 13, page 136 – copy of deed)
1794 – December 15, Inventory of the estate of V. (X) Braswell, Decd. Presented by Augustus Turner and John Strickland, proved in December Term 1794 & recorded in Wake Co., NC Book D, page 67
1794 - December 21, Valentine Brazel to Joseph McKinney, both of Edgefield Co. SC for 30 pounds, sold 100 acres originally granted 4 Apr 1791 at Colombia SC being on the south side of the Saluda River below the ancient boundary line on the Edisto River at the Sisters Pond adj. Manoah Hubert, Benjamin McKinney, & James Herring. S/ Valentine (V) Brazel. Wit. Benjamin McKinney, William Pardue, John McKinney, who swore by oath 6 Feb 1795 before Van Swearingen, J.P. Rcd. 8 Feb 1796. (P 542-545) Posted to the Braswell List by M.B. Watson.
1795 - January 2&3, Lease and release, Charles Harrington and Patience Harrington his wife to Jacob Capeheart, all of Pendleton County, SC for L100 sterling, 122 acres in Ninety Six District north side of Gilkies Creek adjacent Charles Thompson, James Petty, granted to said Charles Herrington 2 June 1788. Charles Harrington (C) (Seal), Patience Harrington (X) (Seal), Wit: Henry Capehart, John Harrington. Proved 6 Jan 1795 before John Willson, J.P. for Pendleton County, by the oath of John Harrington. Recorded 24 Feb 1796. NOTE: Patience is the daughter of Valentine and Patience Braswell.
1795 - May 7, Be it Remembered that on the Seventh day of May and in the year of our Lord 1795 Before me Personally appeared Henry Capehart and being Duly Sworn deposeth and Saith that he saw James Mathews Sign Seal and Deliver the within Conveyance to Sarah Braziel for the Purpose and use therein Mentioned and that he saw James Mathis Sign the Receipt for the Consideration Money and that he the Deponant and Philip Capehart Subscribed their Names as witnesses To this Deed and also the Receipt Sworn to before Me the day and year first above Mentioned. Hugh Middleton Jr} Recorded 4th July 1795} "Hery" Capehart. Edgefield Co., SC
1795 - Hancock Co. Georgia Tax List Capt C. Raines District Valentine (V) Braswell - 1 slave, no land (next door to) Britton Braswell - 1 poll only (Donna Sarchet)
1796 – August 2, Zachariah Harmon and John Harmon to Isaac Mathis, Chatham County, for 48 pounds current money on south side of Cape Fear River being part of a tract of land known by the name of Braswells old place beginning at a Sicamore on the bank of said river at the mouth of a Gut at Braswells Ferry……..33 acres being part of a tract of 250 acres granted to Henry Braswell (pages. 222 & 223, Deed Book H, Chatham Co. Register of Deeds) NOTE: Henry Braswell had 250 acres in Orange County surveyed on September 15, 1761 & granted 1762– land that became Chatham in 1771?)
1801 – November 10, Edith Truman (sic), formerly Braswell, Sidey Hartsfield, formerly Braswell, co-heirs of Valentine Braswell (JR) dec’d. to Thomas Stokes, 640 acres E of Haw River, David Cavenah, John Ramsey (L:317) (Chatham Co., NC, Stokes Land Records on USGenWeb by Judy Penrod Purcell)
1804 – October 1 from the Hancock County, GA, Supplement to Early Newspaper Abstracts page 74 NOTICE: I forewarn all persons from crediting or having any dealings with my wife Rachel Brazil – as I will not be answerable for any of her contracts. Signed Valentine (V) Braziel
1807 - May 9, Baldwin Co., GA, James Gates of Baldwin County to William Williams for $202 1/2 acres, lot # 60 in the 3rd district of Wilkinson County, surveyed 30 November 1804 by J.L. Porter, District Surveyor. Signed: James Gates. Wit: Robt. Hill (?), Wallengline (sic) (X) Brazal. Recorded 25 Feb 1809. (Jones Co., GA DB A Pg 229-230)
1807 – “Second Land Lottery – 1807 Lottery of Georgia” by Silas Lucas, Jr. Braswell, Valentine (V) – Baldwin Co. – lst Dist –drew land in Wilkinson Co. (Karen Pickett posted on List 10/8/2001)
1807 – Baldwin County, GA, Tax Digest - “The First Families of Baldwin, Morgan and Putnam Counties 1807” The 1807 tax digest of Baldwin County is one of the most important of the early tax digests of Georgia. It is not only the first tax digest for Baldwin County, which subsequently lost it’s early deed books in a court house fire, but it is also the first tax digest for Morgan and Putnam Counties, which were created from Baldwin before the next tax digest. …a couple pages of names….. The following persons only paid poll tax …. William Digby, Vol Braziel, Isaac Fuller, Isaac King….. William Walker….. William Allen and as executor of Jesse Allen, Dec’d……. John Allen, James Minter (Only names next to Valentine Braswell were copied by the transcriber and some others that were interesting) (GA Genealogical Quarterly, Vol. 30, No. 2, pages 105-108)
1814 - November 15, The land of Henry Braswell late of Chatham County by his last will and testament was divided, son Blake received 483 acres on Cape Fear River and Sinthea Braswell with whom Tarlton Mattox has since intermarried received 252 acres adjoining Blake William Braswell's 483 acres. (page 172, Deed Book T, Chatham Co. Register of Deeds and copy from Carey Bracewell) NOTE: The 490 acres granted to Henry Braswell April 1, 1780 and the 250 acres granted to HENRY "H" Braswell on June 29, 1762???
1816
Georgia )
Hancock County ) To Byrd Brazil
You are hereby authorized and empowered to collect and take into your possession and under your care the goods and chattels rights & credits which were of the estate of Valentine Brazil deceased until permanent letters of administration are granted on said estate at which time you are required to return such goods & chattels rights & credits of which you may be possessed of by virtue of these presents to such person or persons to whom said permanent letters may be granted and these letters to my office Give under my hand and private seal (having no seal of office) this 13th day of January 1816. James H. Jones, Clk C.O. H.C.
1855 - July 24, Tuesday, Died at the residence of her son, Mr. Benjamin Brantley, near Cassville, Georgia, on the evening of the 16th June, Mrs. Sarah Braswell Brantley, at the advanced age of about 96 years. Mrs. Brantley was a native of Chatham County, North Carolina. She was married to Mr. John Brantley of Deep River, about the beginning of the Revolutionary War, and participated with her husband in the perils and events of the contest which secured the freedom and liberty which is now so highly prized and enjoyed by numerous offspring. She was for more than 80 years a member of the Baptist Church. Columbus, Georgia, Newspaper Clipping (Columbus Enguirer), Volume VIII, 1853-1855. by Elizabeth Evans Kilbourne, (Savannah, GA 2004), p. 312.e From Eugenia T Labban
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FACTS THE RECORDS TELL US
Valentine Braswell and wife Jane Pope migrated to the Deep River area with Moses Ginn and his wife, William Braswell's widow Mary, and nephew Sampson Williams.
1753 - Valentine had a son Richard.
1755 - There was a Valentine Sr and Jr, a Richard and a Henry.
1755 - Richard had a son old enough to be on the tax list.
1759 - Richard and Obedience's son Richard was born.
1759 - Sarah Braswell who married John Brantley was born.
1761 - Richard Braswell's Will identifies wife Joyce and four children, Valentine Jacob, William Richard, Tabitha and Mary, and a brother, Henry. SEE 1804
1767 - There were two Henry Braswells, one of them was a witness to the other's deed.
1767 - Valentine and Patience are in Cumberland County.
1769 - Richard Braswell who married Obedience entered 200 acres in Anson County.
1771 - Joannah Braswell, daughter of Joseph was born.
1772 - Vollintine Brasswell, Henry Brasswell, Joseph Brasswell, Benjamin Brasswell and Vollentine Braswell, Jr. are on the Chatham County, NC Militia Roll.
1784 -Henry Bracewell's Will identifies wife Sarah, son Blake William, daughter Cynthia, and Eli Yarborough.
1791 - Valentine's Will identifies wife Patience. No children mentioned.
1804 - Richard's widow Joyce left a will in SC naming her daughters Mary Abbott, Sarah Clark, and sons Aquilla Cavenah, William Cavenah, David Cavenah, and Charles Cavenah.
OBSERVATIONS
Valentine and Jane left no wills.
Valentine and Jane seem to have followed the traditional naming pattern, father's father, mother's father, and self because Richards, Henrys and Valentines emerged around them.
Valentine Sr had a son Richard who had a son at least 16, a poll in 1755, so born by 1739.
Richard and Obedience's son Richard was born 1759, making his father born about 1739.
By 1767, there are two Henry Braswells. Sr and Jr?
One of the Henry Braswells provided security for Mary Brantley, widow of Lewis Brantley, 1761, and Valentine (X) Braswell was a witness for Mary Brantley, 1764, which suggests a familial relationship.
Valentine (V) Braswell Sr and Valentine Braswell Jr granted land on the same day.
Valentine (V) paid out of Valentine Jr's estate for traveling from Georgia twice to Chatham Co., NC to testify in the case Williams vs the Orphans of Valentine Jr.
Valentine (V) owned land adjacent to Henry (H).
Valentine who married Patience left no evidence of children in his will.
Byrd William Braswell was administrator of Valentine (V) Braswell and had a grandson named Valentine.
Brittain Braswell named a son Valentine, and accompanied Valentine (V) to SC and GA.
Joseph, Benjamin and Samuel Braswell are proved brothers in Georgia court records. Samuel and Benjamin are deceased by 1817. Samuel's only heir, Patience, with her uncle Joseph, sued the will of Benjamin.
The Braswells and Brantleys were related through at least three marriages.
Joseph Brantley is an executor of Henry (H) Braswell's Will. John Brantley in the estate records.
Henry (H) had a child out of wedlock, and the other Henry was responsible for Winifred Braswell, who had two children out of wedlock with Frederick Cobb.
By 1772, Joseph and Benjamin Braswell emerge into the records. Joseph and Benjamin are Brantley names, which suggests a Brantley marriage.
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