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    1. [VAMECKLE] Woodpecker ck
    2. Can anyone sort out these locations? The neighbors on Allen Ck seem similar on both creeks. Buckhorn was on south-side of South branch of Meherrin Riv. Where was Woodpecker Ck? Allen Ck does back up tp Buckhorn Ck but it empties into the Roanoke Riv, and Buckhorn empties into Meherrin Riv---Mecklenburg, Mar 23, 1767 from John Parler (Farler) Thompson of Meck, to John Glasco (Glasscock) of Meck, for 64 �, a certain tract of land in Meck, about 100 acres bounded by said Glasco Spring Branch{Glasscock}, Little Cr, William Parker's Spring Branch, William Parker, said Glasco. Signed - John Farlor Thomson(+ his mark). Wit - Spencer Waddy, John Hammons{Hammonds}, William Parker. The deed was acknowledged by John Farley Thompson and Elizabeth, his wife. Recorded Sep 14, 1767.~~see William Parker & John Hight above Hammond-Talley deed.-----one year earlier than above deed of 1767, Mecklenburg Co., Va Deed Book 1:871. on 9-8-1766, Indenture between John Hammonds of Mecklenburg and Richard Talley of Amelia Co., VA for 1,100 lbs, 200a, bounded by Richard Stith John HIDE, Willliam Willis, John Glascow(sic, Glasscocks), John Hammonds, William Parker. Witness Robert Burton, Abel Burton, John Humphries Jr--recorded 9-8-1766--Note, no River mentioned here, but Stith Ck was on Southside of Meherrin Riv. and this is in Mecklenburg Co, formed 1764. ------Earlier by 3 years, same William Parker, same Meherrin River--1764, Sep 10-- William Parker of Lunenburg to John Hight of same, 20 lbs, 95 acres, North side of Meherrin River, adjoining said river and Flat Rock reek and other lines; beg at mouth of Flat Rock Creek...being upper half of 190 acres patented by Robert Nobles at Williamsburgh. Wit: William Robinson{Wade?}, Isaac Johnson, John Howell.--Lunenburg Co Patents Bk 10: 210-----1757, note Willis & Glassco , Early Settlers Mecklenburg County Virginia Volume II , compiled by Katherine B.Elliott pg 31, Talley, Abraham--- Deed book 5 page 66-- Abraham Talley of Cumberland Parish, Lunenburg Co, to John Glasscock of Cornwall Parish, Lunenburg County... ons 30 pounds... 200 acres on both sides of Woodpecker Creek... adjoining Willis and Wilborne-- Witnesses: None Recorded /s/ Abraham Talley--, Sarah, wife of Abraham relinquished dower right. Dated &Recorded 1 Nov 1757----cwh, this must be on s/sid of Meherrin as listed in early Mecklenburg Co VA. See John Hight adjacent Henry Talley on Buckhorn Ck, s/s Meherrin Riv., Lunenburg Co DB3:543, 8-12-1754, William Marston Lightfoot to Henry Talley for 44L, 400a, in Lunenburg on Buckhorn Creek(Meherrin iv), Booker's line, Johnson's line. Wit: John and Charles Weatherford, John Morgan. See one Charles Weatherford earlier in Amelia Co., VA.

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