The first known presence of the DOVER family began in Orange County by 1750 on the Haw River and adjoining area. The following records/deeds contain names which appear to have some continued relationship with the Dover family. ANY help with these families, path and dates is appreciated. The DOVER path went both south through Lincoln into York and into western North Carolina. NOTES: The Granville District of NC 1748-1763, Vol V of Abstracts of Miscellaneous Land Office Records. Pg 44, # 4453 - Volentine Bracewell - plat dated 30 Jan 1748, 200 acres in Johnston CO in the fork of Middle Creek on the South side of Poplar branch. SCC: John Dover, (?) Richard Bracewell, Thomas Jones, Surveyor. Orange Co., NC Court Minutes 1752-1761, Book I (Weynette Parks Haun) Bk p.4, of Court Mts 1752-1761, [11]-11-6 Mar 1753: The Grand Jury Called & Impanelled to wit: 1) Henry Bedingfield ...4) John Dover ...11) Robt. Patterson ... Pg 152 # 5635 - Robert Cate plat dated 22 September 1756, 560 acres in Orange CO on the N side of Haw River opposite the the mouth of Terral Creek, joining James Collins, both sides of Collins Creek, and the side of the said river - including the Island opposite to ye mouth of Terrels Creek. SCC James Collins, John Dover, W (William) Churton, Surveyor. Orange County Records, Granville Proprietary Land Office Deeds & Surveys 1752 - 1760 #178 November 12, 1756. James Collins, planter, for ten shillings, beginning at Haw River at a Spanish Oak, East crossing Collins Creek 35 chains to a white oak sapling - North 55 chains to a clack oak sapling, West 92 ½ chains to a sweet gum by Haw River - then down river to first station: 350 acres [in Parish of St. Mathew in Orange County]: 14 shillings rent per year. Surveyed September 25, 1755. Wm. Stutely and John Dover Jr., SCC entered March 12, 1754. (See North Carolina Patent Book 14:385) Book p. 90 of [315]- 15 [?] Jun 1758 George Allen vs Dover & Martin: Petition. This Day came the Defendants in their Proper persons and Confes't Judgment for Three Pounds fourteen Shillings and nine pence Virginia Money with Costs. Judgment L3:14:9, Clerk 1:1:11. Orange Co. Records, Vol. V, Granville Proprietary Land Office Deeds & Surveys, 1752-1760 (Bennett) Bk. p. 60 of #178. 12 Nov 1758, James Collins, planter, 10 s, begin at Haw R. ...crossing Collins Cr...N 55 ch...W...to a sweet gum by Haw R., down river to first station 350 ac, 14 s rent per year, surveyed 25 Sep 1755, Wm. Stutely Sherly & John Dover Junr., SCC*, entered 12 Mar 1754. [The original witnesses sign:] W(?) Charton; Willm Reed /s/ James (his mark) Collins [plat attached] #422 August 5, 1760. Robert Cate, planter: for ten shillings on North side of Haw River opposite the mouth of Terrels Creek beginning at James Cotton’s corner a Spanish Oak by the river, along his line crossing Cotton’s Creek - East 35 chains to his corner, a white oak - continuing East 35 chains to a clack jack, South 89 chains to Haw River at a white oak and hickory - up river including the island opposite the mouth of Terrels Creek to 1st station, 560 acres. 22 shillings 5 pence rent per year. Surveyed September 22, 1756. James Collins and John Dover SCC. (See North Carolina Patent Book 14:362) Civil Records September 1755 Osborne Jefferies against John Dover. Petition: On the petition of Osborne Jefferies against John Dover for 1 pound 9 shillings and 7 pence Virginia money said to be due upon account. The same day came the plaintiff by his attorney and the defendant having been duly summoned and served with a copy of the plaintiff’s petition and account and being called - failed to appear. The plaintiff proved his demand to be just by his own oath. Therefore it is considered by the court that the plaintiff recover against the defendant his debt aforesaid in form aforesaid and his costs by him in that behalf expended judgment. 1 pound 9 shillings 7 pence. Tax List, 1755 John Dover, 2 sons