Elizabeth Wooldridge

Notes:

Said to be the sister of ex Mayor A. P. Wooldridge of Austin, Texas. He lived at 3122 Wheeler Street, Austin. If she is related, she is more likely an Aunt or Cousin, as Alexander Penn Wooldridge, mayor of Austin, was born on 1847 in New Orleans, and therefore would be much younger than Elizabeth.

Elizabeth married Thompson Allen on 8 Feb 1821 in South Carolina. Thompson (son of Arva Allen and Polly Clarke) was born on 22 Dec 1802 in Abbeville County, South Carolina; died on 17 Dec 1870 in Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Ludeshia Cornelia "Cassie" Allen was born on 10 Sep 1824 in South Carolina; died in 1909.
2. John Wooldridge Allen was born on 24 Apr 1823 in South Carolina; died on 10 Jan 1896 in Patroon, Shelby County, Texas; was buried in Allen Family Cemetery, Patroon, Shelby County, Texas.
3. Martha Ellender Allen was born on 20 Aug 1826 in South Carolina; died on 27 Aug 1847 in Texas.
4. Ruthie Ann Allen was born on 13 Nov 1828 in South Carolina; died on 20 Nov 1840 in Mississippi.
5. Minerva Jenkins Allen was born on 20 Nov 1830 in Alabama; died on 14 Feb 1849 in Texas.
6. Thomas Bannister Allen was born on 29 Sep 1832 in Alabama; died on 4 Aug 1833 in Alabama.
7. Caroline Wooldridge Allen was born in Jun 1834 in Mississippi; died on 26 Oct 1836 in Mississippi.
8. Levi Thompson Allen was born on 3 May 1836 in Noxubee County, Mississippi; died on 28 Apr 1924 in Texas; was buried in Myrtle Springs Cemetery, Geneva, Sabine County, Texas.
9. William Washington Allen was born on 12 Sep 1839 in Noxubee County, Mississippi; died on 9 Jun 1914 in Lampasas County, Texas; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lampasas County, Texas.
10. Mary Frances Allen was born on 28 Feb 1843 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 30 Jun 1900 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Halbert Cemetery (Joel Halbert Cemetery / Fox Hill Cemetery), Milam, Sabine County, Texas.
11. Jerusha Caroline Allen was born on 16 May 1845 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 10 Jul 1888 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas.
12. Augustus L. Allen was born on 3 Aug 1847 in Texas; died on 18 Jan 1859 in Texas.

Notes:

Lieutenant-Colonel, Lincoln County, Georgia Militia, 1797. He was the father of one son, William, and six daughters. (McIntosh, HISTORY OF ELBERT COUNTY)

John married Martha "Patsy" Ellington about 1803 in Abbeville County, South Carolina. Martha (daughter of Jeremiah H. Ellington and Frances "Fanny" Jones) was born on 27 May 1783 in Amelia County, Virginia; died about 1825 in Abbeville County, South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In an application for membership to the DAR, Eva Mae Halbert Hackney detailed the following as her ancestor's (Captain Gibson Wooldridge) services in the establishment of American Independence during the War of the Revolution: Justice of the Peace 1782, served until 1783, Surry County, North Carolina; Justice of the Peace 1786-1794, Wilkes County, Georgia; Delegate to the Constitutional Convention in Georgia, 1796 in Lincoln County; Tax Collector in Captain Wooldridge's office, 1780; Road Overseer, 1778, Surry County, North Carolina. References "The Official History of Elbert County, Georgia" 1790-1935, by John H. McIntosh (1968 edition) p. 351; Backlese Book, Surry Co, North Carolina pp 78-79; North Carolina Court Docket, 1775-1778 of Surry Co., North Carolina.

LUCY HUDSPETH born VA married Gibson Wooldridge son of William and Sarah Wooldridge. Gibson Wooldridge married second Widow Leah Poole who was previously married to Capt. Thomas Poole

1785 Aug 13 Source: Surry County, NC Court Minutes Vol I & II 1768-1789 page 77 - 13 Aug 1785 - Valentine Reese vs Gibson Wooldridge; Matthew Brooks, witness for Pltf., 60 miles, 17 days; George Holcomb, witness Deft., 32 miles, 6 days.

1785 May 14 "Valentine Reese vs Gibson Woolridge; Matthew Brooks, witness for Pltf., 3 miles, 8 days; Willis Bradley, 72 miles, 8 days; George Holcomb, 32 miles, 6 days

1801 Sep 5 Bk(K-223)Surry County, North Carolina, Deed Books

Richard Gentry formerly of Surry County to John Martin 80 ac S. side Deep Creek ... being part of 400 acres surveyed for Gibson Wooldridge and conveyed to Airs Hudspeth, then to Richard Gentry by sheriff's deed. Wit: L. H. Holcomb, Nicholas Jacks.

Historical Collections of Ga. Vol.3

Page 11-William Wooldrige to wife Sarah, 100 acres where we did live and five slaves Jack, Jenny,Rachel, Lucy and Isby, all stock, furniture for life. To son Richard slaves Cate, Ceasar,and Pheby in his possession.To son William, slaves Frank, Sam and Nelly. To son Thomas slaves Chas, Abel,and Nancy. To son Gibson slaves James, Cain, and Sucky. To son Edward slaves Winny, Sarah and a wagon. To daughter Sally Hidspeth, slaves Ceasar, Joan, and Nancy for her life and then at her death to her children. To daughter Patty Davis slaves Isaac and Peg for her life and then to her children. Mentions debts owed by Phillip Ryon and Blassingame Harvey. Exors: sons Thomas and Gibson and wife Sarah. Signed Dec.6, 1797 recorded July 25, 1798 Elbert Co.Ga.

Sarah Wooldrige's will to grandson Thomas W.Davis a colt Jolly. The rest of the estate to be sold and divided into five equal parts one to each of my beloved children, Thomas, Gibson, Edward and Sally Hudspeth. The fifth part to be divided between my grandchildren, Thomas W. Absolom, William, Sarah F.,minors lawful heirs of Joseph T.Davis. Signed Feb.24, 1804 recorded May 27, 1806

Elbert Co.Georgia Will

Absolom Davis sr. to sons Frederidk, Lewis, Augustine,Richard,Gideon, Chislen, Joseph T.and Wiley Davis.Daughters Lucy Howard,Nancy Cunningham, Chirial Wooldridge, each one dollar. To son Absolom Jr. residue including slaves,land etc. except feather bed etc to go to grandaughter Nancy Davis. Son Absolom sole excr. Signed Jan.12, 1807 proved July 24, 1807. Wits: Lucy B.Wooldrige, Martha Henderson, Absolom Davis jr.

1810 WOOLDRIDGE GIBSON Abbeville Co SC 22 01001-00001

Pauline Young's Abstracts of Old Ninety Six & Abbeville District Wills and Bonds as on file in the Abbeville Court House

page 88 Absolam Davis - Box 27, pack 613 Estate administered Nov 4 1811 by Robert and Gibson Woolridge bound to Taliaferro Livingston Ord. of Abbeville District sum of $1000.00. Inventory made Dec 26 1811 by Abraham Livingston, Wm. Yarbrough, Titus Murry.

page 144 Samuel Harris - Box 45, Pack 1005: Estate administered Dec 4, 1811 by Titus Murry,Abraham Livingston, Gibson Woolridge bound to Taliaferro Livingston Ord. Abbeville Dist. sum of $20,000.00. Citation read at Rocky River Church. SaleDec 28 1811. Buyers- Natahniel, Mary, Nancy, Richard Harris Sr.

Pauline Young's Abstracts of 96 and Abbeville Districts Wills and Bonds.

page 209. Capt. Charles McGehee - Box 62, Pack 1480 Will dated July 29, 1815 in Abbeville Dist. Recorded Feb 5 1816. Executors: wife, Joanne McGehee, Wm.Waller. Witnesses: Thomas B. Waller, Thomas Purvis, Hyram Gaines. Children: Almera, Nancy, Joanna McGehee. Inventory made feb 9 1816 by Joseph Wardlaw, GibsonWoolridge, Leonard Waller.

page 266 Benjamin Reynolds - Box 78, Pack 1905 Estate administered April 18, 1816 by James Arnold,John Conner, James Pettus, John Downey bound unto Taliaferro Livingston Ord of Abbevile Dist sum $20,000.00. Citation published at Cambridge. Inventory made May 17, 1816 by Gibson Woolridge, James Wardlow,James Shackleford. Expenditures: June 5, 1816 Paid for 1 pair slippers for Hulda Reynolds. Jan 5, 1817 Paid J.V. Reynolds for supervising the plantation one year$200.00. Dec 22, 1817 Paid John McGee for boarding Bennet and Larkin Reynolds for 1817 $157. Paid WilliamSmith on probate money Mr. Reynolds received for himin Virginia $115. Jan 10, 1818 Rec'd of James Reynolds on note $11.57.

Abstract of the will of Major Gibson Wooldridge Box 98 pack 2402 South Carolina Will written Oct.24th, 1816 Abbeyville Dist. Probated Nov.2, 1816. Children mentioned but no names given. $10,000.00 bond posted for his will.Only children mentioned two sons John and Thomas.

page 348 Major Gibson Woolridge - Box 98, Pack 2402: Wil dated Oct 24, 1816 in Abbeville Dist. Recorded Nov 2 1816. Exrs: Sons- John, and Thomas Woolridge. Wit: James Ball, David F. Hudson, Royall N. Lipford.Children mentioned but no names given. Administration Bond of John Woolridge (in same pack) made March 3,1817 by Thomas and Robert Woolridge, Samuel Lintonbound to Taliaferro Livingston Ord of Abbeville Distfor $10,00.00. Inventory of John Woolridge made March7, 1817 by George Patterson , Ethel Tucker, Lindsey Harper. Sale: Jan 8, 1818. Buyers: Mrs. P. Woolridge,Patsy Woolridge, Benjamin Murray, James Caldwell. Mrs. Leah Woolridge bought at sale of Gibson Woolridge

History of Elbert Co.Ga. gives the following children for Gibson and Lucy. 1. John Wooldridge born 1776 died 1817 2. Thomas Wooldrige born 1778 3. Elizabeth Wooldrige born 1786 married Samuel Linton Jr.. 4. Sarah Flourney Wooldrige married Hudson Pittman 5. Lucy married a Hudson 6. Robert Wooldrige married Elizabeth Kellum 7. Mary Ann married Benjamin Murray

(Collections of Dubie Hudspeth: http://www.geocities.com/blsa44/Ralphhudspethjr.html)

Gibson married Lucy Elizabeth Hudspeth about 1775 in Surry County, North Carolina. Lucy (daughter of Ralph Hudspeth, Jr. and Catherine ???) was born about 1760 in Virginia; died before 1815 in Abbeville County, South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Daughter of Ralph Hudspeth (McIntosh, HISTORY OF ELBERT COUNTY).

Notes:

Per the DAR application prepared by Eva Mae Halbert Hackney on July 18, 1973, Jeremiah Ellington was a patriot of the American Revolution. The DAR National Number was 394711. The published authorities cited were Abstracts of Old 96 and Abbeville District, S.C. Wills and Bonds, pages 102 and 103 by Lucas (wills of Dewi & Jeremiah Ellington) and DAR Patriot Index, p. 218. Jeremiah's services in assisting in the establishment of American Independence during the War of Revolution were as follows: Jeremiah Ellington was allowed a claim for furnishing supplies to the Continental Army at a Court held for the County of Amelia, Virginia May 24, 1782. The reference for this were pages 35 to 49 at the Virginia State Library, Richmond, VA Claims on Record at Va. State Library. Eva also lists the children of Jeremiah and Frances Ellington. No reference to support this is given. Furthermore, some of the dates given for the children seem as Frances Jones would be to old to be their mother. In her AMERICAN PIONEERS TREE on Rootsweb World Connect, Vivian Peacock also has a very similar listing of children, with differing dates. She also has two additional children listed. A slightly different list, with yet again differing birthdates, is found on the Freeman's online tree. I have entered the names and dates from the Freeman's tree, but this should be considered simply the starting point for further research.

The Mormon Ancestral File shows Jeremiah as the son David Ellington and Martha Ann TUCKER of Amelia County, Virginia. Vivian Peacock, on her AMERICAN PIONEERS TREE on Rootsweb World Connect Project, shows Jeremiah instead as the son of David Ellington Sr and Martha Fowlkes. Mark Freeman also shows his mother as Martha FOWLKES.

The extract of Jeremiah's will, below, is copied from the Rootsweb World Connect Tree of Mark Freeman titled MOSTLY SOUTHERN:

resided Abbeville Co., SC resided Pittsylvania Co., VA second (sic) wife rec'd dowry as Sarah Terry American Revolutionary record Did he die 11 Sep 1801? [Note: that date has been commonly listed, but is after the date of administration of his estate] Thanks to Georgia Whitney for many descendants of this line. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/3975/Ellington/elljerem.html June 1999

Administration of Jerem.H Ellington Est.

Administration of the estate of Jeremiah Ellington, Deceased, was granted to Fanney Ellington and Leonard Ellington the seventh day of November 1796 on their taking the oath of administration and entering into the following which they did.

State of South Carolina Abbeville County To wit: Know all men by these presents that we Fanny Ellington, Leonard Ellington, William Harris and John Norwood all of the County aforesaid Planters are held and firmly bound unto the Judges of Abbeville County Court and their successors in office in the just and full sum of Eight thousand Dollars to be paid to the said Judges or their successors in office to which payment will and truly to be made and done we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated the seventh day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety Six and of the independence of the United States of North America the twenty first. The Condition of the above obligation is such that if the above bound Fanny Ellington Adm.i and Leon.d Ellington Administrator of the goods, chattels and credit of Jeremiah Ellington, deceased, do make a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the goods chattels and credits of the said decease which have or shall come to the hands, possession or knowledge of the said Fanny and Leonard or into the hands or possession of any other person or persons for them and the same so made do exhibit unto the said Court of Abbeville County when they shall be there unto required and make a just and true account of their dealings and doings therein when required by the said Court and all the rest of the said goods, chattels and credits which shall be bound remaining upon the account of the said administration the same being first allowed by the said Court shall deliver and pay unto such persons respectively aware entitled to the same by law and if I shall hereafter appear that any last will and testament was made by the said deceased and the same be proved in Court in Court and the executors obtain a certificate of the probate thereby render and deliver up the said letters of Administration then this obligation to be void or else to remain in full force. Sealed and delivered in presence of


John Bowie, Her Examined, JP Fanny X Ellington L.S. Mark Leonard Ellington L.S. Will.m Harris L.S John Norwood L.S.

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Book of Wills - Abbeville County South Carolina Book 1 - Page 427

Abstracts of Old Ninety-Six and Abbeville District Wills and Bonds?b?
?/b?Compiled by Willie Pauline Young
Liberty, SC
Copyright 1950 by Pauline Young & Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas Jr. , Reprinted 2004
Southern Historical Press, Greenville SC


Box #/Pack #: Box 32, Pack 704
Page number: 103
Name: ELLINGTON, Jeremiah

Est. admnr. 7 Nov 1796 by Fanny, Leonard Ellington, Wm. Harris, Jno. Norwood bound to Judges of Abbeville Co. sum $8,000. Cit. pub. at Upper Long Cane Church. Expend: 20 Dec 1800 cash paid in Virginia for redemptin of the land it being returned insolvent $1.21. Legatees, Lucy Waldon, Francis Drinkard, Jno. Wooldridge, Royall N. Lipford, Dewi Ellington, Jon. Ellington. Paid expenses going 3 trips to Virginia, Pittsylvania Co. Paid Sarah Terry her claim of dowry $70.

Jeremiah married Frances "Fanny" Jones on 13 Sep 1757 in Prince Edward County, Virginia. Frances was born about 1737 in Amelia County, Virginia; died about 1802 in Abbeville County, South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In McIntosh's book it was further noted that "William Wooldridge, the father of Gibson Wooldridge, came to Surrey County, North Carolina from Chesterfield County, Virginia in 1773 as deeds of record in the former county show. He served as a member of the grand jury of Surrey County as shown in Book 1775-1778, Index of Colonial and State Records, Vol. XXX, page 424. He was appointed Captain of his district in 1778 and retained that position until his removal to Georgia. This William married Sarah Flournoy, a Hugenot, who came to Virginia in 1700. He was accompanied to Georgia by his son, and a son-in-law by the name of Hudspeth. They arrived in Georgia in the winter of 1783, as deed records in Book C-P 102 in office of Clerk of the Superior Court of Elbert County shows. "

In her DAR application, Eva Mae Halbert Hackney, detailed the following as William Wooldridge's services in assisting the establishment of American Independence during the War of the Revolution: --Captain of District (not military) and Juror for Surrey County, North Carolina. (Reference "North Carolina State Records" Vol 22 p. 502, Vol 23 p. 994, Vol 30 p. 424, DAR Patriot Index p. 762).

William married Sarah Flourney about 1750 in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Sarah (daughter of Francis Flourney) was born about 1735 in Henrico County, Virginia; died on 27 May 1806 in Elbert County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
If this marriage date is correct, than Martha Wooldridge, listed as oldest daughter, may have an incorrect birthdate, or be from a previous marriage.

Notes:

All the information below copied from the following website:

http://www.geocities.com/blsa44/Ralphhudspethjr.html



Ralph Hudspeth Jr was born abt 1695 Henrico Co VA.It is thought that Ralph married first Mary Carter, daughter of Giles and Mary (Provall) Carter abt 1728.By 1737 Ralph had married a second time to a Catherine. Her maiden name is unknown at this time. Ralph Hudspeth Jr died in Surry Co NC Nov 1777. Ralph's will was written June 11 1776.

1718 July 12 Ralph HUDSPITH, Junr., 370 acs. (N.L.), Henrico Co; on N.side of James Riv; beg at Thomas Pleasants' on Woolfpitt Br., parting sd. Pleasants & Francis Sampson. 40 Shill. p.203 (Patent Book 10, p 377)

1724 July 9 Ralph HUDSPIT, apparently still owned the above land. p.263 (Patent Book 12, p 2)368 acres on the north side of James River begg. &c. standing in Ralph Hudspits line parting said Hudspit; Amos Lad, and said Addams

1725 October 16 Ralph Hudspeth II, indenture with Jospeh Fuqua, October 16, 1725. Goochland Co., deed bk I pg. 39, VA.

1728 16th Ralph HUDSPETH to sd Joseph FUQUA, 100 ac., part of 370 acres granted to Ralph HUDSPETH 12 July 1718, joining to 270 acres sold of ye aforesaid patent to ye above said Joseph FUQUA and his brother William FUQUA. (Goochland Co. Deed Book 1, p 38) (June C. Cottrell's 30 Sep 1996 e-mail)

1728 November Henrico Co., VA November 1728, Ralph Hudspeth and wife, Mary, acknowledge of land to William Willis. Henrico Court Order Book 1717-17?, p. 219.

1728 Goochland County VA Order Book 1 Page 37 Ralph Hudsepth acknowledges a deed he made to Joseph Fuqua and it is ordered to be recorded Nov.Court 1728

1730 September 28 Ralph HUDSPITH, 400 acs. (N.L.), Goochland Co; on N. side of Appomattocks Riv; on Col. William Randolph's line. 40 Shill. p. 371 (Patent Book 13, p 482)

1732 April 11 Ralph HUDSPEATH apparently still owned land in Goochland Co. per the patent of Thomas WILLIAMSON. [Note: A Thomas WILLIAMSON was married to Susan CARTER, daughter of Giles CARTER I before 1701] p.416 (Patent Book 14, p 436)

1737 Goochland County VA Order Book 4 page 261 Ralph Hudpith acknowledges a deed from himself to John Davis to be his act and deed and it is ordered to be recorded. Katherine, wife of said Ralph ( she being firs privately examined) relinguishes her rights of dower in the land by said deed which is ordered to be recorded. March Court 1737

Benjamin Weisgler 111--Goochland Records page 14 March 1, 1737 Ralph Hudspeath of Goochland Co, carpenter, to John Davis of same planter, for 12 pound land on north side of Appomattox River next to Col.,Wm.Randolf, Henry Brezeel, and Cutbirt Williams. Signed Ralph ( R) Headspith Recorded 21 March 1737, Catherine wife of Ralph relingusihes her dower right.

1744 June 1744 Ralph HUDSPETH of Henrico sold John DAVIS for 10 pounds 100 acres on other land of John DAVIS. Witnesses Giles X HUDSPETH, Robert DAVIS, and Wm. ARTHUR (Goochland Deed Book 4, p 358)

Ralph Jr. left VA for NC. Between 1739 and 1745. The last deed of land Transaction is in Goochland C., VA. (Taken from Henrico Co., 1727-28).

1742 Ralph is listed in Colonial Census in Edgecomb Co., NC

1745 April 11 Ralph Hudspeth Land Grant, Edgecomb Co., NC. North Carolina ColonialRecords vol. 4, pg. 766, 640 acres. Council held at Newbern, April 11, 1745. Petitions for land grants, warrants

1745 Jan 8th 600 acres granted to Ralph HUDSPETH

1745 Feb 7th Ralph (X) HUTSPETH, Witness p 202 (DB 5, p 376)

1745 April 18th 640 acres granted to Ralph HUDSPETH

1746 Jan 26th Ralph (X) HUDPETH, Witness P 210 (DB 5, p 470)

1750 Jan 22 Ralph deed land Granville Co., NC. on Jan. 22, 1750. buys land for 100 proclamation money, 220 acres from William Stevens. Deed Bk A pl. 365. Buys land in Granville Co., NC from William Stevens, for 100 pounds, March 5, 1750.

1750 Jan 1st Ralph HEDGEPETH of Edge. Co. to Robert TUCKER of Edge. Co., 20 pounds current money of VA, 320 acres, joining Giles HEDGEPETH, part of 600 acres granted the sd. Ralph 8 Jan 1745. Wit: Thomas GOOD, Gilbert HAY, William HORLOCK, Art HARRIS, Wm. TURNER. p 120 (DB 3, p 527)

1750 Jan 22nd Ralph HEDGEPETH of Edge. Co. to William REVES of Edge. Co., 100 pounds proclamation money, 320 acres, the plantation Ralph HEDGEPETH now lives on, all gardens, orchards, etc. Wit: W. TURNER, Thomas GOOD. p 126 (DB 4, p 83)

1750 May 13th Ralph HODSPETH of Edge. Co. to Giles HODSPETH of Edge. Co, 10 pounds current money of VA, 320 acres more or less on the north side of Great Creek, all houses, orchards, etc., the plantation the sd. Giles now lives on and is 1/2 of a grant to Ralph HODSPETH 15 Apr 1745. Wit: Thomas GOOD, Gilbert HAY, William HORLOCK, Art HARRIS. p 120 (DB 3, p 527)

1750 Nov 20th Thomas GOOD for 150 pounds current money of VA, 320 acres on both sides of Great Creek, all houses, orchards, gardens, etc., the SW half of a grant to Ralph HEDGEPETH 11 Apr 1745. Wit: Arthur HARRIS, Joseph BRADLEY, Harris GILLUM. p 167 (DB 4, p 80)

1751 August 1751 Giles HODSPETH sold this 320 acres to William REVES for 60 pounds current money of VA. Wit: Thamas GOOD, W. TURNER p 138 (DB 4, p 223)

1758 Jun 28 Ralph HEDGSPETH had land in Edgecombe Co., adjoining William REEVES, Philemon BRADFORD, and Thomas JACKSON p 244 (DB 6, p 335)

1762 Ralph HUDSPETH/Rafe HUGPETH, Senr. on Granville Co., N.C. Tax List, Fishing Creek Dist. He declared 5 polls - 1 for himself and 4 for slaves (Flood, Dice, Janny & Nanny). Next to him were Carter HEDGPETH/HUGPATH/HEDGPETH and Aris HEDGPETH/Ares HUGPETH. Nearby, in Oxford District, were Ghiles/Giles HUDSPETH, Ralph HUDSPETH, Jr. (and a negro woman Agg), and Osbourne HEDGPETH/ Ozborn HUDSPETH.

I don't know whose son Osbourne is. All of the above (except the two Ralphs) declared just l poll. It appears that "taxables" were white males over 16 and all negroes and mulattoes, male and female, free and slave. The various spellings reflect the way the names were written by the original tally-takers and the changes made after their lists were submitted to the court.] Other family names on this list are William MOORE, Ephriam McLEMORE, Philemon BRADFORD, Giles CARTER, & Joseph LUNSFORD. "Dubie"

Ralph Hedgepeth aged about 73 and Catherine his wife aged about 48 entered the birth of their son David born Feb.7, 1762" Pg 124 Granville Co. North Carolina Deeds 1746 -1765 by Zae Gwynn

1774& 1775 Surry Co NC Tax List 1774 Ralph HUDSPETH, Airs HUDSPETH (his son or grandson?), Anthony FLOOD & negroes Ned, Jane, old Nan, young Nan & Bess on Surry Co., NC tax list. 8 Polls.

Next door was John HUDSPETH, Charles PERSIAN & negro Quamner. 3

1775 Joseph Williams along with "Ralph Hudspeth, son Airs Hudspeth, , Negroes Flood, Ned, Nan, Jenn and Nan." One John Hudspeth was captain of a Surry Co. tax/militia district and a justice in 1775.

1776 May 14 John Hudspeth sold Ralph Rhudspeth, R., for L50, 250 A on the E. side of the Yadkin R at the head of Reed Creek, it being part of a Granville grant to the John Howard who sold it to Elijah Skidmore who conveyed it to John Hudspeth, wit: Giles (X) Hudspeth, Richard (X) Blalock (SCDB A:220);

The will of Ralph Hudspeth Jr June 11th 1776

In the Name of God, Amen This eleventh day of June in the year of our Lord Christ, One thousand, Seven Hundred and Seventy Six, I Ralph Hudspeth, of the County of Surry and province of North Carolina, being of perfect mind and memory, thanks be unto God, calling unto mind the mortality of my Body and, too, knowing that is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament, that is to say. First, I give and recommend my soul into the hands of Almighty God that gave it. And my Body to be buried in a Christian like manner at the descretion of my Executors, hereinafter names, not doubting but at the Resurection I shall receive the same by the mighty Power of God. And as to my Worldly Estate, I dispose of them in the following manner.

In primary I give and bequeath to my son Ralph, A Negro woman named Agg, the same I lent to him some time ago to him and his heirs forever.

Item I give and bequeath to my son Carter a Negro man names Bob, the same that has had in possession some time to him and his heirs forever.


Item I give and bequeath to my son Jiles a negro man named Dick that he has now in possession to him and his heirs forever.

Item I give and bequeath to my daughter, Margrate Moore Ten Shillings proclamation money.

Item I give and bequeath to my son David all that tract of land whereon I now live to take possession thereof after the marriage or decease of his mother to him and his heirs forever.

Nevertheless if my son David should die before he arrives at the age of twenty one years or without a lawful heir of his body then and in that case it is my desire that the said land should be sold and the money arriving there from to be equally divided between the surviving children that I have my wife Catharine.

Item I also give and bequeath to my son David thirty pounds proclamation money.

Item I lend to my beloved wife Catharine the Land and Plantation whereon I now live; also the following Negroes (to wit) Flood, Nedd, Nan, Jenny, and Young Nan together with all my stock and household furniture during her natural life of widowhood and after her decease or marriage, I give and bequeath the aforesaid Negroes (to wit, Flood, Nedd, Nanm, Jenny, and Young Nan, together with their increase. Also, all my stock and household to my following children (to wit, George Hudspeth, Airs Hudspeth, John Hudspeth, David Hudspeth, Hannah McLemore, Mary Blalock, Martha Wooldridge, and Lucy Wooldridge to be Equally divided between them and their heirs forever.

Item I give and bequeath to my son Jiles Hudspeth Ten Shiling proclamation money.

Lastly I do appoint my beloved wife, Catharine, Executrix and George Hudspeth and John Hudspeth Executors of this my Last Will and Testament. In Testimony whereof, I have unto set my Hand and affiexed my seal the day and date above written. Signed & Sealed & Acknowledged his In the Presence of Ralph R. Hudspeth mark Tho. Johnson J. Williams Thomas Johnson, Jun.

Prvd by William Rec. Nov. Ct. 1777 Inv. of est. of Ralph returned by Catherine Hudspeth and John Hudspeth Rec. Aug. CT 1778.

1777 Aug 20th Granville County Deed Book L 431-(179) Giles Hudspeth of Surry Co, NC to Abel Tatom of Granville Co, NC, 20 August 1777, for 150 pounds proclamation money of NC, one certain tract dividend & parcel of land lying and being the northside of Tar River in the county above mentioned, containing by estimation 300 acres.beginning at Aquila Snellings line at a Pine, running west 240 poles to a white oak, thence sounth 200 poles to a Pine, then east by a course of marked trees to a beech, 240 poles then to Snellings line, 200 poles to the first station, taking in the plantation where on Rody Brumit now lives, the same being a part of a tract of land purchased by the said Gibbe Chavis of John Metesick JilesHudspeth. Wit: Ralph Hudspeth, John (4) Hudspeth.Granville County Court Nov 1777. Proved by the oath of Ralph and John Hudspeth. Reubin Searcy, Clerk of Court.

Granville County Deed Book L 433-(181) Giles Hudspeth of Surry Co, NC to his son John Hudspeth of Granville Co, NC, 21 Aug 1777, for 75 pounds currant money of NC, one certain parcel and tract of land lying and being in the said county of Granville on the southside of Fishing Creek, by estimation 200 acres, by the Spring Branch which divides it from the land of William Douglass, formerly a part of the same tract and all other parts by the marked trees, the Creek, & soon as mentioned in the original deed. Giles (X) Hudspeth. Wit: Isiah Cox,Ralph Hudspeth. Granville County NC Nov Court 1777. Proved by the oath of Ralph Hudspeth. Reubin Searcy CC

1782 Surry Co NC Tax list Catherine Hudspeth as holding 333 acres,7 slaves, & 4 horses. Valuation 470 pounds 10 shillings.

Son David is nearby with 200 acres, 2 slaves, 3 horses/mules, & 3 cattle. Valuation 201 pounds.

1785 Tax list of Capt. Wright Ayres Hudspeth with 1,440 A. and 1 wp, John Hudspeth with 400 A and 1 wp Mary Hudspeth with 600 A., and no polls.

1788 Feb 11th Catherine (X) Hudspeth who wittnessed a deed along with Aires Hudspeth on 11 Feb 1788 (Surry Co NC deed book D pg 412


Neither Catharine nor David are listed in the 1784/87 NC State census or the 1790 Federal Census for NC.

Ralph married Catherine ???. Catherine was born before 1711; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to be the son of John ELLINGTON, born ca 1680 in Virginia.

David married Martha Fowlkes. Martha was born about 1720 in Prince George County, Virginia; died about 1773 in Abbeville County, South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mark Freeman shows her as the sister of Gabriel FOWLKES of Denbigh, Wales and later Caroline County, Virginia.