C8 - Richard Puckett

Richard Puckett records

John Puckett, son of William Puckett (B2) was the Executor of his father's will; this John Puckett was missed by Gee in her book.

John Puckett also appears to have been the executor of his brother Richard Puckett's (C8) will.  Richard Puckett died at a time where we don't have regular court records or will records from Henrico Co, VA, so we don't have his will, or even when it was proved in court.  But in June 1720, William Randolph sued John Puckett as Executor of the will of Richard Puckett for a debt (OB 1719-1724:30, 007898203:24).  

On 5 Oct 1725, The Henrico Orphans Court - Ordered that churchwardens of Bristol Parish bind Richard Pucket orphan of Richard Pucket decd to John Pucket (Orphans:56, 007676115:251).  [Note:  Richard Puckett (D15) had two uncles named John Womack - his mother's brother John Puckett (C3), and his father' brother John Puckett (missed by Gee).  I believe the John Puckett that Richard (D15) was bound to was his father's brother, who I believe was also the same John Puckett who was Executor of his father's will.]

3 Oct 1737 - Henry Womack v. John Pucket} Suit in Chancery. Continued at Compl. Cost.  (OB 1737-1746:5, 007894525:9)

5 Dec 1737 - John Pucket presents an account of the estate of Richard Pucket decd., which is referred to John Archer Gent. to examine, and who approves the account.  (OB 1737-1746:12, 007894525:13)

Dec 1737 - Account of Estate of Richard Puckett deceased presented by John Puckett (DW 1725-1737:675, 007645095:533).  Mentions debts to Maj John Bolling deceased, Joshua Irby, John Peter Bondurant, Richard Kennon deceased, Edward Bass, Henry Charles Fetherston, Thomas Eldridge, George Willson [Wilkinson?], William Randolph, John Worsham Sheriff.  A credit paid by Tho Wilkison.  Under debits, it lists "To funeral charges" and the next line says "To Do [ditto] of Martha his wife".  [Note:  this appears to show that Martha Puckett, wife of Richard Puckett (C8) died soon after her husband.]

5 Dec 1737 - Henry Womeck and Martha his wife v. John Pucket Admr. of Richard Pucket} Suit in Chancery.  Respondent agrees to a decree against him for £2.2.7 ½.  (OB 1737-1746:14, 007894525:14)  [Note:  see Letter of John Lawrence - he states his grandfather was Thomas Lawrence, whose wife was Lucy Wammac (Womack), whose mother was a Puckey (Puckett, a reference to Martha Puckett, daughter of Richard Puckett (C8) and wife of Henry Womack), whose mother was the daughter of Lord Trent (this is confusion, because Martha Puckett's mother was Martha Puckett, daughter of John Puckett and Elizabeth Allen; John Lawrence was confused for Henry Womack's mother, Susannah Trent who married William Womack).]

3 Aug 1740 - John Pucket Exor. of Richard Pucket to be summoned to appear at next Court to answer the petition of Richard Pucket. (OB 1737-1746:119, 007894525:67).

1 Sep 1740 - Richard Pucket acknowledges his deed to William Pride, and Ann the wife of said Richard relinquishes her Right of Dower.  (OB 1737-1746:124, 007894525:69).  [Note:  the record book with the actual deed is lost.]

1 Sep 1740 - Richard Pucket one of the legatees of William Pucket decd. v. John Pucket Exor. of said Decedent} Petition. Dft. ordered to present an account of the estate to the next court.  (OB 1737-1746:124, 007894525:69).

6 Oct 1740 - John Pucket presents an account of the estate of Francis Westbrook decd. (OB 1737-1746:126, 007894525:70).

1 Dec 1740 - Richard Pucket v. John Pucket, Exor. &c} Petition. The parties being heard it is considered by the court that the Petitioner do recover against Defendant, Administrator of Francis Westbrook, 30 shillings current money and the Goald Ring as given the Said petitioner by his Grandfather William Pucket decd, or 20 shillings current money in lieu thereof, and costs.  (OB 1737-1746:131, 007894525:73).

Amelia Co, VA

Amelia Co, DB 1:149 (007893730:149) 27 Aug 1740 Richard Wells of Henrico Co to Richard Puckett of same 100 acres Wells bought from William Pride.  Signed Richard Wells.  Wit:  Wil Pride, Mary her X mark Blakley, John Elam.  Ruth Wells wife of Richard released dower.

Newberry Co, SC DB D:452 ( 008140761:905) - South Carolina, 96 District - 23 Dec 1776, Jonathan Pucket of Craven Co, SC, for 10 shilling, to Levi Pitts of same county, 100 acres, on Little River, bounded by land of Hamilton Murdock, Oliver Fowles, a Grant dated 12 Jan 1768.  22 Dec 1776, Jonathan Puckett and Mary Puckett his wife of Ninety Six District, SC to Levi Pitts of same for 150 pounds, 100 acres on Little River,  bounded by land of Hamilton Murdock, Oliver Fowles, a Grant dated 12 Jan 1768 to Mary Nelly present wife of Jonathan Puckett.  Signed Jonathan Pucket, Mary Pucket (O her mark).  Witnesses William Pitts, James Motes.  Proved 25 Nov 1799 by James Mote.