----- Original Message ----- From: Tony Johnson<mailto:[email protected]> To: VABEDFOR-L Virginia<mailto:[email protected]> ; VACAMPBE-L Virginia<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 11:32 PM Subject: Magoty Creek 1747 to 1787 Part 2 1752 Lunenburg Tithes taken by John Phelps Patrick Johnson Research Notes: Neighbors are James Cole, James Cole Jr, Mark Cole, Stephen Cole, Jno Cole, Jno Miller, Jno Day, Jas Standford, Jas. Bobit, Mr Thos. Moselys list Sherrard Gaddey overseer, Jno Greer, Edw Morgan, Henry Taylor, Geo Simmons, Chs Merrimen pd by Chs Merriman Jr, Wm "Ditto" Ray, Nichs Hail Jr, Mrs. Nichs Hail pd by Frs. Luck overseer, Stephen Hudson pd by Peter Hudson, Jonas Anderson. Research Notes: Peter Hudson is married to Daugher of Joseph Johnson son of Michael Johnson died 1718 so who is Stephen Hudson? Check with Hudson Association as another Peter Hudson is actual the Son of Peter Fontaine ? 1754 November, 26, Bedford County Virginia p. 36; At a Court held for Bedford County at the Courthouse by adjournment from the house of Matthew Talbot, Gent, on Tuesday, November, 26, 1754. Present: Matthew Talbot, John Phelps, Richard Callaway, Zach's Isbel, & Mark Cole, Gent. Justices. p. 40; John Miller, Plaintiff, against Patrick Johnson, Defendant, In Case. The Defendant failing to appear to prosecute his suit, it is ordered to be dismissed. [Source: T. L. C. Genealogy, Miami Beach FL, copyright 2000, Bedford County Virginia Order Book 1, 1754-1761 pp. 29, 34, 101] - home library, Wm Hunt 1754 December Court Bedford County Virginia p. 47; December 23, 1754 William Kelly, Plaintiff, against Patrick Johnson, Defendant, in case. The parties having agreed the difference between them, this suit is ordered to be dismissed. p. 50;Joseph Richardson, Plaintiff, against Patrick Johnson & Chatharine [sic], his wife, Defendant, in Case. For reasons appearing to the Court, this suit is dismissed, and it is ordered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendant, his costs. [Source: T. L. C. Genealogy, Miami Beach FL, copyright 2000, Bedford County Virginia Order Book 1, 1754-1761 pp. 29, 34, 101] - home library, Wm Hunt 1755 Sept 10: Richard Randolph Lunenburg Co. Va: 940 acres on boths sides of Maggotty Creek: Land Office Patents No. 31: 1751-1756 vol. 1 & 2 pg 543 on reel 29: Library of Virginia Archives Section 1755 Sept 10: Richard Randolph: lunenburg Co. : 300 acres on both side of Maggoty Creek: Land Office Patents # 31 1751-1756 vol. 1 & 2 pg 543 on reel 29: Library of Virginia Archives Section. 1756 May Court Bedford County Virginia p. 161; May 24, 1756 The Petition of Patrick Johnson, Assignee of James Doran, against Alexander Young, for a debt therein said to be due, for reasons appearing to the Court, is ordered to be dismissed. [Source: T. L. C. Genealogy, Miami Beach FL, copyright 2000, Bedford County Virginia Order Book 1, 1754-1761 pp. 29, 34, 101] - home library, Wm Hunt French Indian War (1758- 1765) : Patrick Johnson : Albemarle Co. one who served in the French Indian War from Albemarle Co to Amherst Co now from Bedford Co . This is taken from a list from the research of Early Settlers of Amherst Co by Alexander Brown: it can be located at The Special Collections Department of Swem Library, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg Va. on line http://www.rootsweb.com/~vaamhers/docs/EarlySettlers.htm<http://www.rootsweb.com/~vaamhers/docs/EarlySettlers.htm> 1758: Bedford County Militia, 1758 (part 2) 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 Patrick Johnson John Patrick Burks Robert Jones (£1.10.0) 1762 June20 Benjamin Thurmon of Bedford Co and Frances, his wife, to Benjamin Lankford of Halifax Co., for 100 lbs., 220 acres on both sides of Magoty Creek. Signed Benjamin Thurmon Wit: P. Carrinton, Geo. Walker, John Ward Recorded 15 Jul 1762. Another property owner nearby on Magotty Creek was William Perrin. John Ward (witness) owned land adjacent to a Benjamin Thurman and his property was on the Staunton River. References to a Benjamin Thurman along Staunton River included 400 acres that Benjamin owned (1751) - involved a Jonathan Research Notes: 1760 March 3: Benjamin Turman sold his plantation to Wm. Stamps. Land located in Bedford Co. on both sides of Buffalo Creek. 305 Acres, 210 being a patent dtd March 3, 1760, and the remainder of 95 Acres was patented to Benjamin Turman on July 11, 1760. Benjamin Thurman3<http://hermancummings.com/herman/sources.html>,30<http://hermancummings.com/herman/sources.html> was born about 1720 in Botetourt (historical), Botetourt County, Virginia.30<http://hermancummings.com/herman/sources.html> He died on October 12, 1784 in Botetourt (historical), Botetourt County, Virginia.30<http://hermancummings.com/herman/sources.html> Benjamin Turman paid to Andrew Rusher of Bedford co,Va. for 12 Pounds, a parcel of land North of Johnson's Mt.,60 Acres, Orchard gardens, mines, minerals,etc, Nov. 23, 1778. Benjamin Turman and Frances, his wife, of Bedford co., Va. sold for 240 Pounds, to David Cross of Bedford Co.,on the North slope of Johnson's Mt. 209 Acres, bounded by Jesse Fall's corner, Pleasant Ranloys line, John Nestor's line to Andrew Rushers line, with the swamps, woods, lowlands, marsh, mines, minerals, house, orchard, fence, and water. Dec. 23,1778 ,Signed Benjamin Turman & Frances Turman.X Their mark. Benjamin Turman sold his plantation to Wm. Stamps. Land located in Bedford Co. on both sides of Buffalo Creek. 305 Acres, 210 being a patent dtd March 3, 1760, and the remainder of 95 Acres was patented to Benjamin Turman on July 11, 1760. Sale date Sept. 28, 1762 for 60 Pounds. Information supplied by F. Marion Thurman in letter dated Mar. 31,1973. Source: Deborah Thurman Parks [email protected]! 30 Aug 01. Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (for area in the present VA counties of Halifax, Pittsylvannia, Henry, Franklin and Patrick Cos) page 25 20 june 1762 Benjamin Thurmon of Bedford Co and Frances, his wife, to Benjamin Lankford of Halifax Co., for 100 lbs., 220 acres on both sides of Magoty Creek. Signed Benjamin Thurmon Wit: P. Carrinton, Geo. Walker, John Ward Recorded 15 Jul 1762. Another property owner nearby on Magotty Creek was William Perrin. John Ward (witness) owned land adjacent to a Benjamin Thurman and his property was on the Staunton River. References to a Benjamin Thurman along Staunton River included 400 acres that Benjamin owned (1751) - involved a Jonathan Jennings. Parents: Thurman<http://hermancummings.com/herman/b380.html>. Spouse: Frances<http://hermancummings.com/herman/b24.html>. Benjamin Thurman and Frances were married in 1740 in Virginia.30<http://hermancummings.com/herman/sources.html> Children were: Charles Thurman<http://hermancummings.com/herman/b380.html>. Charles Thurman3<http://hermancummings.com/herman/sources.html>,30<http://hermancummings.com/herman/sources.html> was born in 1768 in Botetourt County, Virginia.30<http://hermancummings.com/herman/sources.html> He sold land on July 5, 1780 in Little River, Floyd County, Virginia to for 50.00 to George Micksell30<http://hermancummings.com/herman/sources.html> W. Fork of Little River He died in 1849 in Meadows of Dan, Carroll County, Virginia.30<http://hermancummings.com/herman/sources.html> Parents: Benjamin Thurman<http://hermancummings.com/herman/b380.html> and Frances<http://hermancummings.com/herman/b24.html>. Spouse: Lucy Hilton<http://hermancummings.com/herman/b241.html>. Charles Thurman and Lucy Hilton were married on November 17, 1786 in Bedford County, Virginia.30<http://hermancummings.com/herman/sources.html> Children were: Elijah Thurman<http://hermancummings.com/herman/b380.html>. Elijah Thurman3<http://hermancummings.com/herman/sources.html>,30<http://hermancummings.com/herman/sources.html> was born on April 28, 1790 in Little River, Floyd County, Virginia.30<http://hermancummings.com/herman/sources.html> He died in September 1868.30<http://hermancummings.com/herman/sources.html> Parents: Charles Thurman<http://hermancummings.com/herman/b380.html> and Lucy Hilton<http://hermancummings.com/herman/b241.html>. Spouse: Barbara Slusher<http://hermancummings.com/herman/b358.html>. Elijah Thurman and Barbara Slusher were married on August 4, 1812 in Montgomery County, Virginia.30<http://hermancummings.com/herman/sources.html> Children were: George Hylton Thurman<http://hermancummings.com/herman/b380.html>. http://hermancummings.com/herman/b380.html#P19603<http://hermancummings.com/herman/b380.html> Notes: 1731 December 7: Rawleigh Chinn: PRINCE WLLIAM CO: 3300 acres adjoining land of Charles Burges and William Stamp and near Goose Creek: Northern Neck Grants D 1731-1732 pg 73 folio, reel 291 Library of Virginia Archives Section: Goose Creek falls into Bedford Co. Va Notes: 1731 Aug 24: Prince William County: John Creel: 870 acres on the Broad Run of Occoquon adjoining the lower part of Capt. Hoopers land and the land of Charles Burges: Northern Neck Grants D 1731-1732 pg 5 folio reel 291 Original Survey Exists: Library of Virginia Archives Section Notes: 1731 Sept: Prince William: John Dunkan: 70 acres on Moles Branch of Occoquon adjoining Capt. Hooper and Francis Stone: Northern Neck Grants D 1731-1732 pg 62 folio reel 291: Library of Virginia Archives Section Research Notes: Thomas Thurmond married Mary Poly Spencer Johnson daughter of Benjamin and Ann Norvell: Benjamin Johnson died Murray Co. Tn Thomas Thurmans brother William Thurmon married sister Nancy Johnson Lucinda Thurmond married Norvell Johnson and Spencer Johnson b 1790 married Mary Poly Thurmond: This is lines off Michael Johnson died 1718 Tuckahoe Creek Henrico Co. Va NELSON COUNTY, VA - COURT - Benjamin Thurmond et al Power of Attorney, 9 Sep 1850 Maury Co TN Deed Book Vol 2 Book E page 244 To all to whom these presents shall come we Benjamin Thurmond of Campbell County, Virginia, George Gardner of Nelson County, Virginia and Jordon Thurmond of the County and State last above said send greetings. Whereas Benjamin Johnson of Maury County State of Tennessee the grandfather of the said Benjamin Thurmond aforesaid and also the grandfather of the wives of the said George Gardner and Jordon Thurmond before mentioned towit, Rebecca Gardner and Sophia Thurmond departed this life leaving a will by which he divided to the said parties before mentioned a portion of his estate. Now know ye that we the said George Gardner, Jordan Thurmond and Benjamin Thurmond of the County and State aforesaid reposing great confidence in Barrell Lee of Campbell County Virginia have made constituted and appointed and by these presents do make constitute and appoint the said Barrell Lee of the county aforesaid our true and lawful attorney for us and in our names to ____ for ask and demand recover and receive of and from the executor or executors of the said Benjamin Johnson of the County of Maury and State of Tennessee all the share of the estate of the said Benjamin Johnson both real and personal which we are entitled to with in our own right or in the right of our wives or any other person for in which he the death of the said Benjamin Johnson and his will aforesaid ought of right to be long to us or either of us and upon receipt thereof a quittances and other legal discharges for us and in our name to give to the executors of the said Benjamin Johnson for what our said attorney shall do or can do to be done in and about the premises. We do hereby notify and confirm the same as fully to all intents and purposes as if he were personally present and did the same. Witness our hands and seals this 9th day of September 1850. Signed Benjamin Thurmond (seal) George X (his mark) Gardner (seal) Jord Thurmond (seal) The above power of attorney to the extent of Jordan Thurmond interest in the same is for the benefit of William M. Thurmond. Given from under my hand and seal this 9th day of September 1850 before the acknowledgement of the same before the clerk. Jordan Thurmond (seal) Research Notes: Thomas Thurmond married Mary Poly Spencer Johnson daughter of Benjamin and Ann Norvell: Benjamin Johnson died Murray Co. Tn Thomas Thurmans brother William Thurmon married sister Nancy Johnson Lucinda Thurmond married Norvell Johnson and Spencer Johnson b 1790 married Mary Poly Thurmond Research Notes; Buffalo Creek is land where Hudson Johnson ( DNA Match to Michael Johnson Dec. 1718) lived with William Johnson: First Deeds there are to a Benjamin Johnson also I have found reference to Buffalo Creek in Augusta Co. Deeds along with a Buffalo Run? Research Notes: Maury Co formed from parts of Williamson Co. Tn, where Hudson Johnston was in 1803 1765 June 23: Bedford Co: From John Talbot to Patrick (sic) Johnson for 12 pounds, one tract of Land containing 88 acres in Bedford on both sides of Magoty Creek of Blackwater River and bounded by ( trees) signed John Talbot Witness none. Recorded June 23 1765: Per TLC Genealogy Publications 1991 "Bedford Co. Va Deeds 1761-1766 pg 53: Deed Book 2 pg 594 : Thanks to Bill Hunt for this info. Note: Patrick Johnson lands on Magotty Creek will end up in Franklin Co.Va