CRAVEN COUNTY, NC - Will - William S. Blackledge, 1856 ====================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non- commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Edward L. Davis <eldavis@concentric.net> Mar. 1999 ======================================================================== WILLIAM S. BLACKLEDGE'S WILL, 1856 [Note: Parts of this will are illegible.] The last will and testament of William S. Blackledge- In the name of God, Amen. I William S. Blackledge of the town of Newbern do make and ordain this to be my last will and testament. That is to say- First that all my just debts be paid and to effect this I direct my executor hereinafter named to sell in the first place all my property of every kind---- ----------------------the plantation and so much of my household----furniture in town as he may under the direction of my wife think necessary. Also my land ----- lying on the lower side of Jennings Creek on --- - ------- road together with a part of my Savannah lands beginning at John Bryan's east corner in the Savannah to a black oak Taylor's Corner then direct to the cedar front crossing then along the Bryan patent lines one hundred poles thence to the beginning the said tract joining the land of ----- ---- hereby giving my executor full power to sell all of this property---- in this house at ---- to a public sale as he may think best and after the application of the monies raised by ----sales, that my executor pay the residual of my debts, if any by a sale of such of my slaves as he thinks proper. Secondly, I give, devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife Mary, subject to the foregoing clause and the clause incident to the settlement of my estate all my estate of every description---in whatever-----son---until he attains his lawful age and his education is completed and it is my wish that my wife and children continue to reside together as they do now and if so that my wife pay the expenses out of the income of the property devised and bequeathed to her. Thirdly- At the death of my wife all the estate bequeathed and devised to her and the increase thereof, I will and direct shall be equally divided and one part thereof I give devise and bequeath unto my son Richard for and during his life and after his death to be equally divided among such of his children as may survive himand their heirs absolutely. If but one to such child and his heirs and in case he leaves no child or children heirs surviving then I devise and bequeath the estate given him in this clause -----to his sister Virginia, the wife of John M. H. Harrison to her heirs and separate side under the same circumstances and upon the same trusts as the estate given to her other children----------of this my wish. ------death of my wife unto my daughter Virgfinia, the wife of John M. H. Harrison for and during her material life to have and hold the same her sole and separate side free from the contracts of her said husband and not subject to his debts or-- -----and at her deathe, I devise and bequeath the ----- and every part thereof unto the children -----said daughter surviving her to be equally divided and if but one child surviving her to such child absolutely and in case she leaves no child or children, I devise and bequeath ----- of my estate unto her brother --------. Fifthly, I appoint my son-in-law, John M. H. Harrison sole executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other former wills made by me. In witness of all which I -----and do herewith set my hand with seal to this my last will and testament----. /s/ William S. Blackledge In the presence of the said William S. Blackledge /s/ illegible /s/ Wm. C. Whitford Craven County Court, December Term A.D. 1856. Then was the foregoing Will of William S. Blackledge, Esq, --- offered for probate and the----legal execution thereof by --------. Copied from the original hand written document, part of which is illegible.

Dear List, Here is Ann's Will. Linda CRAVEN COUNTY, NC - Will - Ann Bass Blackledge, 1805. ====================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non- commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Edward L Davis <edward.davis@juno.com> Mar 1999 http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/5277/ ======================================================================== Will of Ann Bass Blackledge, widow of Richard Blackledge November 1805 - Proved September 1807 I, Ann Blackledge, of Craven County, Widow, being very aged and infirm but .., do hereby make this my last Will and Testament on the ____ Day of November 1805. I leave my plantation on Brices Creek in Craven County which I purchased of Joseph Leech, of Spyers Singleton, and 250 acres of land of Stephen Dunn, and a lot, front and wharf of Richard Caswell, lot #10 in New Bern and seven negroes and their increase forSpyers Singleton's children, by my daughter Elizabeth deceased. To my son Benjamin, my negro Kain, my woman Milly, two beds and their furniture. To my son, William Blackledge my negro boy Abram to be educated as a cooper and then given to my grand daughter Ann B.Hatch, or my grandson Richard B. Hatch. To my grand daughter Ann Jones, sixty pounds of current money. My son William Blackledge to educate my boy Titus and then give him to my grandson William Blackledge, son of my son Thomas. The residue of my estate to be divided equally among my children with living children, and their children; except Ann Hawks, Thomas S. Singleton; William Blackledge, son of my son Thomas; Ann B. Hatch, Richard B. Hatch, Ann Jones; Richard B. Blackledge and Thomas W. Blackledge and Benjamin Blackledge, sons of my son William Blackledge. To my grand daughter Fanny Hatch, half of my wearing apparel, half a dozen soup and half a dozen of flat china plates and four china dishes, the other half of my wearing apparel to Mary S. Blackledge, my grand daughter. The residue of my estate to my son William Blackledge. Executors my son in law Spyers Singleton, grandson Richard Singleton and son William Blackledge. (Signed) Ann Blackledge (her mark) Witnesses: William Tignor James G. Tignor Probated September Term, Craven County Court 1807

Dear List, I am so sorry for that link. I will try and fix it. But if you go to this page of my web page: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~purvis/SURNAMES.htm Click BLACKLEDGE and the pages should come up. Linda Hodge

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~purvis/Various%20Blackledge%20Info. htm I hope this one works. Linda

Dear List, I have added more Blackledge Information to my web page. You can access the new info here: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~purvis/Various%20Blackledge%20Info. htm Linda Hodge

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Dear List, This database has some Blackledge in it. Linda Hodge http://www.naa.gov.au/The_Collection/recordsearch.html

Dear List, I would first like to welcome all the new members that have joined our group. I found a few Blackledge marriages that can be found in this database: http://userdb.rootsweb.com/marriages/ Happy Hunting Linda

Hi list, My name is Bren and I'm researching the LEF(T)LEY surname. I have a John LEFLEY who marries Alice BLACKLEDGE 24th dec 1853 @ St George Chorley Lancashire, UK. John was age 30, and Alice was age 30. Alice's mothers name was Ann BLACKLEDGE. (John's father was Robert LEFLEY.) Then, 6 years later a Alice LEFLEY marries a Richard HART at the same church. Both bride and groom were previously married. Richards father was Peter HART. Alice's mother was again Ann BLACKLEDGE. Does anyone know of this Alice LEFLEY/HART nee BLACKLEDGE? would you agree that its the same Alice in both marriages, despite the discrepancy in age? TIA bren --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.237 / Virus Database: 115 - Release Date: 07/03/01

I am searching for any information on William Albert Blackledge.Born most likely,Jones Co. Mississippi, 1887. Thought to be the father of Albert Hollis Blackledge, born 1918 Laurel,Miss.,Jones Co.

Dear List, I need to find out more info on Almeda Blackledge. She married John Byrd(twin) John was born in 1873 in Brewton, Alabama. He died in 1950 in Laurel, MS. They were married in Jones Co. MS in 1893. Thank You. Linda Hodge

Re:Good morning Jeannie. Is this your family? You probably will not find documention listed. Re:Also this sounds like my info but, I can't imagine how it got to be in Jackson Co. MS. But, then there are a lot of people researching this particular Blackledge family. There is two, one from PA. but, cannot prove relationship. Re: I have been doing family history for 20 years and have copies land records, birth, death and old Zachs c1730 Will. Is Jackson Co. where you live? You may write me at my email address, if you like. Re:You asked about info on Zach. Blackledge c1804. Yes I can help. this is my family also and he was a bro to my John, 1st born son to Zach c1767and Mary Gressett Blackledge c1770. Re:Your Zach c1806 in Jones Co. MS. 9th child of old Zach. and Mary. They left SC approx. 1800/1810 and I believe that Winaford c1799 was the last child born in SC.I know nothing about his w. to Martha A. Breland. Re: Zach and Mary wed SC 7 Feb 1787. She dcd. approx 1849, of Dropsy, after Zach did. But, I do not know when Zach dcd. Re: Zachariah c1767 was the son of Zachariah c1730 and Mary Blackledge but, do not know this Mary's maiden name. We have a copy of the Will Zach left and he mentions sons Thomas and Zachariah and his wife Mary. Thomas rcd. money from the estate and Zach c1767 rcd. the plantation that was located in Craven Co. NC. Now located in SC. Mary was to live at the Plantation with their son Zach. Oh and the Blackledge list owner is also descended from Zach c1730 Martha Jeannie wrote; >Does anyone have something that will help me past this brick wall? I have went as far as Zachariah Blackledge b. between 1804-1810 in MS m. to Martha Ann Breland b. between 1802 - 1820 in MS. Their children: Rachel, Richard F., William, and Zachariah A. Who were their parents? Where did they die and where are they buried? Did they have more children? I copied a packet of info from the Jackson Co. (MS) Library that lists father of Zachariah Blackledge to be Zachariah Blackledge b. July 28, 1767 d. prior to 1840 probably in Jones Co. MS m. Feb. 7, 1787 to Mary Gresset b. Jan. 18, 1770 d. probably prior to 1830. Lists the following children: Thomas Blackledge b. Jan. 23, 1788 in SC; Ann b. Nov. 29, 1789 in SC; Mary b. Dec. 23, 1791 in SC; John b. May 9, 1793 in SC (m. Elmira); Lydia b. Apr. 2, 1795 in SC; Elizabeth b. Apr. 14, 1797 in SC; Winaford b. Sept. 6, 1799 in SC; Sarah b. Oct. 7, 1803; Zachariah b. Aug. 27, 1806 in SC (m. Martha Ann); Rachel b. Aug. 9, 1809; Willia! >m b. May 13, 1814 (m. Mary Smith) > >This packet shows very little documentation and is a little confusing to read. It would also make Mary Gresset Blackledge 49 yrs. old when she had her last child, William. > > >Does anyone know if any of this is correct? All help appreciated. Jeannie Pierce, Leakesville, MS

----- Original Message ----- From: jennie pierce To: Blackledge Group Sent: Monday, January 28, 2019 9:24 PM Subject: Help on Blackledge Line Does anyone have something that will help me past this brick wall? I have went as far as Zachariah Blackledge b. between 1804-1810 in MS m. to Martha Ann Breland b. between 1802 - 1820 in MS. Their children: Rachel, Richard F., William, and Zachariah A. Who were their parents? Where did they die and where are they buried? Did they have more children? I copied a packet of info from the Jackson Co. (MS) Library that lists father of Zachariah Blackledge to be Zachariah Blackledge b. July 28, 1767 d. prior to 1840 probably in Jones Co. MS m. Feb. 7, 1787 to Mary Gresset b. Jan. 18, 1770 d. probably prior to 1830. Lists the following children: Thomas Blackledge b. Jan. 23, 1788 in SC; Ann b. Nov. 29, 1789 in SC; Mary b. Dec. 23, 1791 in SC; John b. May 9, 1793 in SC (m. Elmira); Lydia b. Apr. 2, 1795 in SC; Elizabeth b. Apr. 14, 1797 in SC; Winaford b. Sept. 6, 1799 in SC; Sarah b. Oct. 7, 1803; Zachariah b. Aug. 27, 1806 in SC (m. Martha Ann); Rachel b. Aug. 9, 1809; William b. May 13, 1814 (m. Mary Smith) This packet shows very little documentation and is a little confusing to read. It would also make Mary Gresset Blackledge 49 yrs. old when she had her last child, William. Does anyone know if any of this is correct? All help appreciated. Jeannie Pierce, Leakesville, MS

I am looking for further information regarding Wiliam Blackledge who cameto America ca 1682, purchased land in Southhampton Twp., Bucks Co., PA and married Mary Duffield, daughter of Benjamin Duffield. He died in 1718. Known children were: (1) Benjamin who married in Philadelphia in 1728 to Sarah Philpot and moved to Johnson Co., NC in 1758, (2) Thomas born 1707, married in New Jersey 1730 to Elizabeth Randell/Randall, died 1790, Bucks Co., PA, (3) Robert, born in Bucks Co., PA, married in Philadelphia in 1732 to Elizabeth Howard, and (4) John, born in Bucks Co., PA, married in Philadelphia in 1736 to Briget Grimes. This family was Quaker. Am especially searching for origins of William Blackledge. I would assume that he was of English extraction, but that is yet to be proven.

Hello Blackledge Researchers, I would like to welcome the new mebers to the list. Please let us know who you are looking for and I we will try and help. I have the 1920 Wayne County, MS Federal census. And I will posting the Blackledge info that I find. I do have a printout of a Sheet(108-B) Beat 4. FN# 209 Blackledge, Allen C.-Head of Household-White-Male-Month of Birth-May? Year of Birth 18**? Age 51- Status:Married-He was born in MS. And his parents were both born in Ga. Julia E.-Wife-White-Female-Month of Birth:Blank Year Of Birth: 1852 Age 48 years old-Status Married-Julia was born in MS. Her mother was born in Ms. John E.-Son-White-Male-Month of Birth: June Year Of Birth:1884 Age 15 Status:Single Place of Birth: MS. Father Place of Birth:MS. Mother Place of Birth:MS Lula A.-Daughter-White-Female- Month Of Birth: November Year of Birth 1887 Age 12- Status: Single-Father Place of Birth: MS. Mother Place of Birth: MS. Walter A.- Son-White-Male-Month of Birth: June Year of Birth: 1892 Age 7-Status:Single Father Place of Birth: MS. Mother Place of Birth:MS. Now 2 doors down at FN 211 is My Great Grandmother Margaret Hodge with all 8 of her kids. The reason I am putting this in is because my great-uncle Philp Hodge b. 1898 d. 1981 is 1 years old at this time. And his father could have been Allen Blackledge above. He stated this on his social security application that I have a copy of. Also I would like to add that Walter A. Blackledge son of Allen could NOT have been my grandmothers father. My grandmother was Velinda Hodge. In 1900 she was only 6 Years old. And Walter A. Blackledge was only 7 years old. Family memembers have told me that all of the Hodge kids by my great-grandma was fathered by a Blackledge. If anybody would like a look up in Ancestry.com let me know. Have a good day. Linda Hodge

Good morning: Found a Mary Gressett, shop keeper, that was listed on the delinquent tax list in SC. I kinda figure this is the same Mary that wed Zachariah Bl Martha

>I'm researching Allen Caslet Blackledge of Jones Co., MS. He was born 24 >March 1849 and later married Judie E. Brownlee. I am particularly >interested in their children. > Good morning. I read your post today and wondered if you had done any research on the name Caslet. I have seen that surname somewhere and was also wondering if we have corresponded before because someone had written me inquiring about a lady named Pearl, which I had never heard of before the first inquiry,. But if your Blackledge family is from Jones Co. then my pedigree Zachariah B. c1730 is also your pedigree since there was only one Blackledge family in Jones Co. MS. Martha

Dear Don, I am researching Allen Blackledge also. A Social Security application that was for my great Uncle Philip Hodge(b. 1897 Waynesboro, MS. d. 1981 Ellisville, Jones County, MS.) states that his father was Allen Blackledge. Philip's mother was Margaret Hodge-b. 1865-Wayne Co. MS. d.?) But as I sit here writing this a little voice in my head is saying : Get more proof! So I think what i will do is get a death certificate for my uncle and see what it says. The Hodges and Blackledges have been neighbors for along time. Another rumor that came from a realtive of mines is that my grandmother's father was Walter Allen Blackledge. But It can't be, he was only 3 years old when my grandma was born. So I continue to look. I just wish I could have spoken more to my family members when they were alive. When I get more info on my great Uncle Phil that is a little more solid I will let the list know. Have a good day. Linda Hodge

I'm researching Allen Caslet Blackledge of Jones Co., MS. He was born 24 March 1849 and later married Judie E. Brownlee. I am particularly interested in their children. Also researching Pearl Blackledge, born 26 March 1899, who married Houston Brownlee. Pearl is buried in Jones Co., as well. Don Brownlee

Good afternoon. I will post my lineage since cousin Linda posted hers. My name is Martha Cook Veselka. It is thru my mother who was descended from the Blackledge line. Everything posted has been proven either thru Land records, Wills, Marriage, Death records or Family knowledge 1. Martha (Mattie Penn) Gressett wed James Franklin Cook. my mo. and fa. 2. Mary Suzanne Blackledge wed John Gressett 3. Zachariah Blackledge wed Mary Pate 4. John Blackledge wed Elmira/Elvira Overstreet 5. Zachariah Blackledge wed Mary Gressett 6. Zachariah Blackledge c1730 wed Mary (maiden name unk) I also have states and birth yrs for everyone listed. If you have questions please post to the Blackledge list. Martha