Date: Sat, 3 Jan 1998 23:41:10 EST
From: NCreed1 <NCreed1@aol.com>
To: NCreed1@aol.com
Subject: Comp 319 - Burnett-Turner-Ross-Via-Etc/Etc
Subj: Halifax Co, Va Turners
Date: 98-01-02 22:21:30 EST
From: jbbork@ix.netcom.com (june b.)
Records of Turners, hopefully connected to John Turner who died 1764 in
Halifax Co. - June
1748 Apr 27 - Land Entry Record Book - (p.73) by Marian Dodson Chiarito
(1984)
JOHN TURNER entered 400 acres.. Beginning at the Mouth of Goblintown Creek,
thence up both sides. Also 200 acres beginning at the lower end of Peach
Tree
Bottom on the north side of IRWIN RIVER
1748 Oct 7 - Land Entry Records - p.82
Surveyed for James Gray.. 400 acres on north side of IRWIN RIVER beginning
400 yards above a cabin wherein JOHN TURNER LIVED.. Thence down.
1753 Feb 19 - Land Entry Records - p.176
SHADRACK TURNER entered 400 acres.. Beg. where Edmund Gray began his
survey on Burtons line on Great Cherrystone thence on both sides..
Also 400 acres on Broad Run, Beg. where Jeremiah Scafe cross with his line,
thence down the said Run on the said Scafes lines...
1753 Jul 6 - Land Entry Record - p.194
MESHECK TURNER enters 400 acres of land joining the lands of John Gillenton
& Matthew Talbot on Stanton River.
1755 Nov 19 - Halifax Co, Va - At a Vestry held at Halifax Courthouse - p.20:
"Pursuant to an Order of the County Court of Halifax bearing date the 17th of
July
last past (1755) for this Vestry to appoint Processioners accord-ing to law,
whereupon it is ordered that JOHN TURNER and Daniel Ryon do procession the
bounds of every particular Persons lands from the HEAD OF SMITH RIVER
DOWN TO LEATHERWOOD and all the Lands up the said LEATHERWOOD to
the head thereof and up the ridge to the beginning..."
1756 June 24 - Land Entry Records - p.190
JOHN TURNER entered 400 acres on the north side of IRWIN RIVER, about 12
miles above the mouth of GOBLINTOWN CREEK to begin at a poplar branded
"T" thence up & down the River..
1757 Jan 20 - Halifax Co, Va - Deed Bk 1:247 - Recorded: 17 Mar 1757
David Haley of Halifax to JOHN TURNER of same.. 25 lbs for 40 acres and is the
land granted to said Haley by Patent dated 10 Sep 1755 bounded as by the
patent is
mentioned & expressed. All Houses, yards, gardens, fences, woods...
Wit: Robert Hutchinson, Wm. Cox, Sacheveral Whitehead, Wm. Wright.
1757 Nov 17 - Halifax Co, Va - Deed Bk 1:326 - Recorded: 17 Nov 1757
William Byrd, Esq. Of Charles City Co to Roger Cason of Halifax.. 3 lbs for
250
acres beg. at POINTERS IN JOHN TURNERS line & thence south.. All trees,
woods, etc. David Chadwell by power of atty for Wm. Byrd.
1757 Nov 20 - Halifax Co, Va - Deed Bk 1:372 - Recorded: 20 Nov 1757
John Watson of Halifax to Thomas Watson of same..
40 lbs for 100 acres beginning ON SHADRACK TURNER'S line..
The old line, across the creek.. All woods..
Wit: Thomas Dillard Jr, Edward Polley, Jo. Laws, Joseph Polley.
Memorandum of Livery & Seizure and Receipt
Wit: Thomas Townsen (sic), Robert Adams
Proved by the witnesses: Thomas Dillard Jr, Edward Polly Sr, Jo. Polly & Jo.
Laws
May 18 - Halifax Co, Va - DB 1:432 - Recorded: 18 May 1758
Thomas Finney of Halifax to JOHN TURNER of same..
40 lbs for 115 acres beginning at a poplar on the north side of IRWIN RIVER,
thence new lines north, west side of TOWN CREEK, crossing the mouth of MILL
CREEK to a mulberry on said river, thence up the river to the beginning. No
witnesses
1758 Nov __ - Halifax Co, Va - At a Vestry held for Antrim Parish - p.34 -
(Levy
laid 1758)
Present: John Foulis Clerk, Richard Brown, Thomas Dillard, James Terry, Robert
Gooding, James Dillard & Robert Wade Jr.:
"To SHADRACK TURNER for one levy over paid...............30 lbs tobacco"
1759 Jan 22 - Halifax Co, Va - Deed Bk 1:518 - Recorded: 17 May 1759
Charles Talbot (son and heir at law of Matthew Talbor, dec'd of Bedford Co)
To MESHECK TURNER of Halifax Co.. 30 lbs for 264 acres on south side of
Stanton River, beginning at Joseph Collins corner on the river thence south,
joseph
law's line & bounded by said river on the north, granted to said Matthew
Talbot by
Patent dated 9 Dec 1758.. All houses, orchards, fences, woods... Wit: Paul
Carrington, JOHN WARD, Clement Read Jr.
1759 Dec 21 - Halifax Co, Va - At a Vestry held for Antrim Parish - p.50
"In obedience to an Order of Vestry dated 19 Sep1759:
"...MESHECK TURNERS back line not no one to shew the line..."
1760 Feb 6 - Halifax Co, Va Marriages
MESHECK TURNER m. REBECCA ROBERTSON
1760 Feb 21 - Land Entry Records - p.253
SHADRICK TURNER enters 400 acres lying on the south side of Bearskin,
beginning at a poplar marked "ST"...
1760 May 15 - Halifax Co, Va - DB 2:161 - Recorded: 15 May 1760
Wm. Byrd of Charles City Co to JOSEPH TURNER of Halifax Co..
2 lbs for 220 acres on Lawsons Creek beg. at JAMES TURNER'S corner post oak
thence on his line north.. David Caldwell by power of atty for Wm. Byrd..
/s/ WByrd. No Witnesses
1760 Jul 17 - Halifax Co, Va - DB 2:195 - Recorded 20 Aug 1760
James Shepard of Halifax Co to James Blackwell of same..
15 lbs for 113 acres on south side of Hico Creek on Bold Branch Beg. near the
branch thence south & bounded by the branches & the creek, part of a larger
tract
which said Shepard bought of WILLIAM BYRD, Esq. By deed dated 17 Nov
1752, relation thereto had may more fully appear. All appurtenances.
/s/ James (J) Shepard Wit: JOHN TURNER, John Warren, JAMES TURNER
1760 Sep 18 - Halifax Co, Va - DB 2:209 - Recorded: 18 Sep 1760
Wm. Byrd of Charles City Co to WILLIAM TURNER of Halifax Co 50 shillings
for 212 acres Beg. at a pine thence south.. to JAMES TURNERS corner..
All trees, woods, etc. David Chadwell by power of atty for Wm. Byrd.
No witnesses.
1760 Oct 4 - Land Entry Records - p.257
SHADRECK TURNER enters 400 acres on north side of Green Rock Creek
adjoining his own land beginning at a W.O. running up both sides for
quantity...
1761 Apr 20 - Halifax Co, Va - DB 3:139 - Recorded 16 Jul 1761
William Byrd, Esq. Of Charles City Co to JOHN TURNER of Halifax Co, planter..
7 lbs for 351 acres on Evans Creek, beg. at William Evans corner pine.. All
trees,
woods... David Caldwell by power of attorney for Wm. Byrd
/s/ Wm. Byrd. Wit: Micajah Watkins, George Boyd Jr, Wm. Lawson, John
Armstrong
1762 Mar 5 - Land Entry Records - p.222
Levi Shockley enters 400 acres on Town Creek adjoining SHADRACK TURNERS
line on the south side..
1762 Mar 18 - Halif ax Co, Va - DB 3:309 - Recorded 20 May 1762
WILLIAM BYRD, Esqr of Charles City Co to NATHAN TURNER of Halifax..
6 lbs for 700 acres on the Mayo, beg. At Jones' corner poplar on Mayo thence
south.. All woods, underwoods... David Chadwell by power of atty for William
Byrd.. /s/ WByrd; No Witness.
1762 Mar 26 - Land Entry Book - p.225
JOHN TURNER enters 400 acres begining at the mouth of Runnet Bag Creek,
thence up the creek on both sides
1762 Apr 20 - Land Entry Book - p.227
SHADRACK TURNER entered 400 acres on the town fork adjoining his upper line
beginning at a white oak, thence up both sides...
1762 May 19 - Halifax Co, Va - DB 3:293 - Recorded 20 May 1762
Abraham Rogers of Halifax Co to Francis Nash of same..
250 lbs for 418 acres on the south side of DAN RIVER whereon said Abraham
now lives.. Beg. at a scaley barked hickory on Chapmans Branch.. Thence
north..
/s/ Abraham Rogers Wit: Jonathan Gibson, Peter Rogers, David Lawson, JOSEPH
TURNER
1762 May 20 - Halifax Co, Va - DB 3:316 - Recorded: 20 May 1762
Wm. Byrd of Charles City Co to NATHAN TURNER of Halifax Co..
2 lbs, 16 shillings for 250 acres on Winns Creek.. Beg. on Watkins line
thence
north.. David Chadwell by power of atty for Wm. Byrd. No witnesses
1762 May 20 - Halifax Co, Va - DB 3:336 - Recorded: 20 May 1762
William Byrd of Charles City Co to RICHARD TURNER of Halifax
3 lbs for 306 acres on the branches of Wynnes Creek & Evans Creek..
Beg. at a white oak thence south.. On Watkins line.. David Chadwell by
power of
atty for Wm. Byrd. /s/ WByrd. No witnesses.
*[Note see reference to DAVID CHADWELL in Henry Co below]
1762 May 20 - Halifax Co, Va - DB 3:361 - Recorded: 20 May 1762
Wm. Byrd of Charles City Co to Peter Rogers of Halifax Co.
3 lbs for 410 acres on the Stone House Branch.. Beg. at Sanders corner..
JOHN
TURNER'S CORNER.. James Caldwell's line.. Wiley's corner..
David Chadwell, by power of atty for Wm. Byrd. No witnesses
1762 May 20 - Halifax Co, Va - DB 3:364 - Recorded: 20 May 1762
Wm. Byrd of Charles City Co to WILLIAM TURNER of Halifax Co..
3 lbs, 15 shillings for 375 acres on branches of Lawsons Creek..
Beg. at JAMES TURNER'S corner.. Link's line.. Giles Rogers line..
David Chadwell by power of atty for Wm. Byrd. No witnesses
1762 Nov 1 - Halifax Co, Va - Will Bk O:180 - Proved: 21 Jun 1764
Will of JOHN TURNER written; Proved: 21 June 1764.
I, JOHN TURNER, sick & weak in body...
#1 - To my wife, 6 head of horse creatures, 3 cows, 2 calves & 1 heifer & �
of:
hogs, household goods & chattles, peace of land at PERTOMUCK on GOOSE
CREEK & 4 sheep whom I likewise appt my Executrix..
#2 - To my son JAMES TURNER - 6 horse creatures & a piece of land on SMITH
RIVER BETWEEN ANGELS FALLS & NICHELLASES CREEK
#3 - To my daughters, ELIZABETH TURNER & JESSIE TURNER a piece of
land called BUTRAMTOWN to be equally divided between them...
#4 - The other half of my household goods & chattles & half my cattle & hogs
to be
divided between my 6 CHILDREN I HAD BY MY FIRST WIFE..
#5 - To my other TWO DAUGHTERS, JEMIMA TURNER & MARY TURNER
a piece of land on SMITH RIVER WHERE I DID FORMERLY LIVE ON
SOUTH SIDE OF RIVER about one mile below the MOUTH OF GOBLINTOWN
CREEK..
#6 - To my son JOHN TURNER & MY SON ISREAL TURNER one NEGRO
BOB to be divided between them when they come of age 18.. If they cannot agree
for one to keep him & pay the other or sold & money divided..
#7 - To son ISREAL TURNER, a peace of land on GBLINTOWN CREEK at the
MOUTH OF SHOL BRANCH..
#8 - To son JOHN, 1 rifle gun and labour of the NEGRO I devised to be for to
raise the 6 CHILDREN as I had BY MY FIRST WIFE TILL ONE OF THE BOYS
IS 18 YEARS OLD.
Wit: Archibald Thompson, Samuel Crowley, James Strong. Exec: wife (2nd)
ELIZABETH. Security Bond: Merry Webb & Samuel Crowley
1764 Jun 21 - Last will of JOHN TURNER dec'd presented by ELIZABETH
TURNER one of the Exec.. Security Bond by Merry Webb & Samuel Crowley
[Children:
Son: JAMES TURNER, land on Smith River
Dau: Elizabeth Turner, land on Butramtown Creek
Dau: Jessie Turner, land on Butramtown Creek
Dau: Jemima Turner, land on Smith River below Goblintown Creek
Dau: Mary Turner, land on Smith River below Goblintown Creek
Son: JOHN TURNER, under 18 in 1762 (b.1744-1762)
* Son: ISRAEL TURNER, land on Goblintown Creek; NEGRO: BOB; Israel
under age 18 (b.1744-1762). Inventory: 25 Feb 1765 - Appraised by John
Talbot,
Patrick Sheilds, Samuel Shields. * [Note: see Israel Turner's will in Henry
Co -
names � brother WILLIAM TURNER]
1762 Nov 15 - Land Entry Book - p.236
SHADRACK TURNER entered 400 acres on waters of Cherrystone Creek
adjoining the lower lines of his last entry when surveyed on Green rock
Creek..
thence down joining Burtons Order line.
John Watson entered 400 acres on the south branches of Cherrystone Creek
adjoining the lower lines of SHADRACK TURNERS last entry when run.
1762 Dec 10 - Land Entry Book - p.238
SHADRICK TURNER entered 400 acres adjoining Burtons Order Line &
Winfreys & Walkers lower liness...
1763 Feb 2 - Halifax Co, Va Marriages
JAMES TURNER m. MARY McMAHANEY
1763 Feb 16 - At a Vestry held for Antrim Parish at Halifax Courthouse - p.64
Pursuant to an order of the County Court of Halifax bearing date 18 Aug last
past
for this Vestry to appt processions.. Ordered that John Pigg, Thomas Watson
and
SHADRICK TURNER do procession the Patent land in the following bounds:
Beginning at the MOUTH OF LITTLE CHERRY STONE CREEK thence up
BANISTER RIVER to the head thence down the Ridge to the head of Little Cherry
stone and down the same to the Beginning..."
1763 Feb 16 - At a Vestry held for Antrim Parish at Halifax Courthouse for
Laying
the Parish Levie - p.69. Pursuant to an order of the County Court of Halifax
dated
18 Aug last past for this vestry to appoint processioners according to law
whereupon it is ordered that Edward Booker, Francis Luck, MESHECK TURNER,
James Collins and William Collins do procession all the Patent Land in the
following bounds, Beginning at Bookers Ferry thence up the Ferry Road to
Dillards
Road thence along the same to Straitstone Creek thence down the creek to the
River thence down the River to the Beginning..."
1763 May 19 - Halifax Co, Va - DB 4:243 - Recorded: 19 May 1763
Wm. Byrd of Charles City Co to JOSEPH TURNER of Halifax Co.. 2 lbs for 210
acres on branches of Lawsons Creek.. on Abraham Rogers corner.. Link's
corner..
Logan's corner, Youngs old line.. Martins line.. on JOSEPH TURNER'S
POINTERS. All trees, woods... David Chadwell by power of atty for Wm.
Byrd.. No Witnesses.
1764 May 1 - Halifax Co, Va - DB 5:187 - Recorded: 16 Aug 1764
NATHAN TURNER of Halifax Co to Valentine Nicks (?) of same.. 12 lbs for
100 acres on south side of Hico River Beg. at William Follas' [Foleys?]
corner..
Thence north to Follas' line. All appurtenances thereunto belonging..
/s/ NATHAN TURNER . Wit: Wm. Stokes, James McDaniel, Daniel (2) Dean,
Edward Wade
1764 May 14 - Halifax Co, Va - DB 5:112 - Recorded: 21 Jun 1764
Richard Parsons of Halifax to George Parsons of same.. 10 lbs for 100 acres,
part
of a greater quantity. Beg. at Currie's Order line on the south side of
Little
Cherrystone Creek.. Sutherton's Branch.. It being the land said George Parson
lives
on.. All houses, buildings, gardens.. /s/ Richard Parsons. Wit: Thomas
Townsend,
SHADRACK TURNER, Christopher Gorman
1764 Jun 20 - Halifax Co, Va - DB 5:131 - Recorded: 21 Jun 1764
Christopher Gorman of Halifax to John Gorman of same.. 10 lbs for 100 acres
on
the branches of Mill Creek.. being the upper part of the land said Gorman
lives on..
All houses, buildings.. /s/ Christopher (+) Gorman. Wit: SHADRACK TURNER,
Richard Parsons, Thomas Townsend.
1764 Jul 20 - Halifax Co, Va - Will Bk O:186
Paul Chiles - Accounts Current. Pd: SHADRACK TURNER, John Denny, John
Ward... By John Hanby, Thomas Dillard Jr, John Donelson...
1764 Jun 21 - Halifax Co, Va - Will Bk O:197
Last Will of JOHN TURNER, dec'd presented in Court by ELIZABETH
TURNER, one of the Executors. Security Bond: Merry Webb & Samuel Crowley
1765 Feb 25 - Inventory & Appraisement - p.197
9 horses... Taken by John Talbot, Patrick Shields, Samuel Shields.
1764 Jul 19 - Halifax Co, Va - DB 5:149 - Recorded: 19 Jul 1764
Jacob Martin of Halifax to John Scrimsher [Scrimshaw] of same.. 2 lbs for 100
acres on Lawson's Creek.. Wm. Link's line.. WILLIAM TURNER'S line..
All trees, woods, underwoods.. /s/ Jacob (+) Martin. No witnesses
1764 Aug 16 - Halifax Co, Va - DB 5:173 - Recorded; 16 Aug 1764
William Byrd of Charles City Co to JAMES TURNER of Halifax Co..
3 lbs for 290 acres on Evans Creek.. Beg. at James Watkins corner.. Lawsons
Creek.. David Caldwell's corner.. All woods, underwoods, ways.. David
Caldwell
by power of atty for Wm. Byrd. No witnesses.
1764 Nov 4 - Land Entry Book - p.266
SHADRICK TURNER entered 400 acres beginning at the head of Green Rock
Creek where the old road crosses it.. Thence down on both sides and extending
towards Bearskin...
1765 Feb 21 - Halifax Co, Va - DB 5:261 - Recorded: 21 Feb 1765
SHADRACK TURNER of Halifax Co to Joseph Byrde of same..
12 lbs for 400 acres.. Beg. on north side of Pigg River, thence new lines
south..
over the Broad Run.. All appurtenances thereunto belonging. /s/ SHADRACK
TURNER. No witnesses
1765 May 16 - Halifax Co, Va - DB 5:323 - Recorded: 16 May 1765
Peter Rogers of Halifax to Nathaniel Chapman of same.. 9 lbs for 295 acres
Beg. at a pine thence south.. to JOHN TURNER'S corner.. James Caldwell's
corner.. All appurtenances.. /s/ Peter Rogers. No witnesses
1765 May 16 - Halifax Co, Va - DB 5:336
NATHAN TURNER of Halifax to Roger Atkinson of Dinwiddie.. [Roger was a
real estate merchant buying up large tracts of land in Halifax, etc.] 30 lbs
for 31
acres near Hico River adjoining said Adkisson's own line. All
appurtenances. /s/
NATHAN TURNER; No witnesses
1765 May 16 - Halifax Co, Va - DB 5:341 - Recorded: 16 May 1765
NATHAN TURNER of Halifax Co to JOHN WARD of Bedford Co..
18 lbs for 280 acres on Wynns Creek. Beg. at a white oak joining RICHARD
TURNER'S land, James Watkins land.. Hugh Kellys land & Thweet's land..
All woods, etc. /s/ NATHAN TURNER; No witnesses
1765 Jul 24 - Halifax Co, Va - DB 5:473 - Recorded: 20 Sep 1765
NATHAN TURNER of Halifax Co to Roger Atkinson of Dinwiddie Co,
Merchant.. 22 lbs, 10 shillings for 569 acres on west side of MAYO on Sugar
Tree
Creek part of a tract of 700 acres granted said TURNER on 20 May 1762
from WILLIAM BYRD, Esq.. Reference to said deed may more fully describe;
Beg. at Thomas Jones' corner on Mayo or Sugar Tree aforesaid, thence south..
Valentine Nicks line.. Said Atkinson's corner, Thomas Jones corner near
Hico...
/s/ NATHAN TURNER. Wit: Wm. Stokes, John Portars, John Leek, John (x)
Taylor
1765 Sep 18 - Halifax Co, Va - DB 5:494 - Recorded: 19 Sep 1765
Daniel Dean of Halifax Co to John Gordon of same.. 30 lbs for 630 acres on
both
sides of Evans Creek.. Beg. at JOHN TURNER'S CORNER.. William Evans line..
Thence north. All trees, woods, ways.. /s/ Daniel (2) Dean. Wit: Wm.
Stokes,
David Lawson, John Lawson
1765 Oct 16 - Halifax Co, Va - DB 5:546
William Coper (sic) of Halifax Co to John Williamson of same.. The said John
(sic?)
Coper for 5 lbs.. 160 acres on the head of Deep Botim (sic) Creek.. Lawsons
line.
All appurtenances thereunto belonging.. "Unto the said William Stokes & the
said
NATHAN TURNER grant said John Williamson" that the said John Coper to said
John Williamson... /s/ John (x) Coper. Wit: G. Watkins, John Sanders Sr,
William Logen. Wife of John Coper relinquished dower rights. (Note: there
was
no explanation for the wording of the above deed).
1765 Oct 25 - Halifax Co, Va - DB 6:16 - Recorded: 17 Jul 1766
Charles Mullins Sr of Halifax Co to Roger Atkinson of Dinwiddie Co.. 30 lbs
for
500 acres on the Halfway Creek.. joining the lines of Wm. Borum, Wm. Lawson,
Edward Gidion. All woods, underwoods... /s/ Charles (x) Mullins. Wit:
Jonathan
Gibson, JOHN (J) TURNER, Wm. Lawson, Mary (M) Gibson
1766 Apr 3 - Halifax Co, Va - DB 2:343 - Recorded 21 Aug 1766.
John Caldwell wife wife Barbery of Halifax Co to Peter Rogers of same..
10 lbs for 160 acres on waters of Lawsons Creek.. beg. at Lawson's corner
pine;
thence south.. All woods, underwoods, etc. /s/ John (X) Caldwell, Barbra (B)
Caldwell. Wit: JOSEPH TURNER, Wm. Harding, Thomas Cason, Thomas
Guterey Barbary relinquished dower rights.
1766 May 27 - Halifax Co, Va - DB 2:283 - Recorded: 21 Aug 1766
Peter Rogers of Halifax Co to Roger Atkinson of Dinwiddie Co..
20 lbs for 100 acres on waters of Lawsons Creek. Beg. at a pine corner in
William
Link's line thence south. WILLIAM TURNER'S line.. All estate right, title,
etc.
/s/ Peter Rogers. Wit: Wm. Stokes, John Smith, Jonathan Gibson
1766 Jun 16 - Halifax Co, Va - DB 6:65 - Recorded: 17 Jul 1766
John Owen of Halifax Co, yeoman & Betty his wife to JAMES TURNER of
Culpeper Co, planter.. 130 lbs for 400 acres, part of Nicholes' Order of
Council
which was conveyed to said Owen.. Beg. at a black jack thence north..
Crossing
Courthouse Road, further crossing race paths & crossing the old road leading
to
Mann's.. All houses, buildings, gardens.. /s/ John Owen, Betty (+) Owen.
Wit:
Joseph Robards, Ambrose Nickolse, Abraham Legrand, Joshua Stone Jr,
Christopher (CK) Kabler, Jesse Nickolse
1767 Tax List - Pittsylvania Co, Va - (Partial) List of tithes taken by Peter
Perkins
[of those who dwelt along the Sandy River]:
SHADRACK TURNER - 3 tithes; 256 acres
sons: JOHN TURNER & JOSIAH TURNER
1767 Apr 2 - Halifax Co, Va - At a Vestry held for Antrim Parish on Saturday -
p.98
"Thomas Spencer, George Stubblefield, George Dardin and Moses Eckols returned
a Report of Processioning by them performed since the 2nd day of Nov last
past...A return of Processioning in the year of Lord 1768. TALMON HARBOUR
processioned himself... JAMES TURNERS land processioned himself,
>From Burches Creek to Millers Road & to Robards Road up the county line."
1767 Apr 2 - Halifax Co, Va - At a Vestry held for Antrim Parish on Saturday -
p.96
JAMES TURNER JUNR., John Williams, Peter Hudson and Robert Hudson
returned a report of Processioning by them since the 2nd day of Nov last. In
obedience to an Order of Vestry held the 24th Aug 1767 we have processioned
the
following lands: ... JAMES TURNER SENR...."
1767 Aug 24 - Halifax Co, Va - At a Vestry held for Antrim Parish on Monday -
p.20. "For reasons appearing to this Vestry JOHN TURNER is exempted from the
payment of Parish Levys for the future.. Test: John Cox Clerk of Vestry."
1767 Aug 24 - Halifax Co, Va - At a Vestry held for Antrim Parish on Monday -
p.87. "Pursuant to an Order of the County Court of Halifax bearing date 16
July
last past for this Vestry to appt. processioners ..It is ordered that John
Williams,
Robert Hudson, Peter Hudson and JAMES TURNER, GENT do procession the
bounds of every persons lands between DIFFICULT CREEK & BLANKES
FERRY ROAD from Stanton River to Stewarts Ferry Road
1767 Aug 24 - Halifax Co, Va - At a Vestry held for Antrim Parish on Monday -
p.88. Pursuant to an Order of the County Court of Halifax dated 16 July last
past
(1767) for this Vestry to appoint Processioners.. It is ordered that Joseph
Collins,
Spilsbee Trible, MESHECK TURNER, Charles Bostick, Peter Tribble and William
Bays do procession every persons lands beginning at the mouth of Childree
Creek
thence up Stanton River to Bull Creek thence up the said Creek to Hickeys
Road,
thence up the said road to the Millstone Road, thence the same to Bookers
Courthouse Road, thence down the same to Childree Creek, thence down the said
Creek to the Beginning..."
1767 Apr 25 - Halifax Co, Va - DB 6:366 - Recorded: 21 May 1767
Peter Bays of Halifax Co to Thomas Yuille, James Murdock & Co of Halifax Co 80
lbs which said Bays is indebted to said Yuille, Murdock & Co & to secure
payment.. 5 shillings like money to say Bays, 143 acres on the south side of
Staunton River BOUNDED ON THE LOWER SIDE BY MESHACK TURNER'S
LAND.. His own survey on the back part of a tract belonging to the orphans of
Isaac Echols, dec'd on the upper side.. All appurtenances.. Upon trust
nevertheless..
/s/ Peter Bays. Wit: John Hughes, John Smith, James Smith.
1771 Dec 13 - Halifax Co, Va - Will Bk 1:349 - Recorded: 17 May 1781
Last Will of JOHN TURNER written...being sick & weak of body but of perfect
and disposing mind... To my wife ANN TURNER my whole estate of land horses
cattle hogs sheep with all my household furniture & working tools during
widowhood, but if she marries the same estate to be sold to the highest
bidders &
money equally divided among my LIVING CHILDREN that is at her marriage or
decease. Exr: wife ANN TURNER & my loving friend, Marmaduke Standfield
Wit: James Watts, Milley Stanfield, William Powell. Proved 17 May 1781 by
Anne
Turner, widow & also Exr. & proved by two witnesses. Security: John Irvine &
WILLIAM TURNER
1781 Jun 4 - Inventory & Appraisment of JOHN TURNER, dec'd.
Among items listed: horses, mares, cattle, hogs, sheep, geese, household
goods,
two guns, Dutch over & gridle, plantation tools, shewmakers & carpenter tools,
3
mens saddles, saddle bags, 7 bee hives, sheets, books, 30 plates, 29 spoons..
Total:
27660.0.0. By John Dickie, Phillip Day, William Watkins, John Salmon
1773 Jul 21 - Halifax Co, Va - Will Bk 1:45 - Recorded; 21 Oct 1773
Last will of JAMES TURNER.. Being low in body.. To my loving wife during her
widowhood, 4 Negroes: Daniel, Sancho, Jeanny & Milly... To my son JAMES
TURNER after my wifes marriage or decease, the 4 above Negroes... To my son
in
law, JAMES SMITH all my wearing cloaths.. The balance of my estate to be sold
& equally divided amongst all my children. Exr: son James Turner & my wife
KARENHAPPOCK TURNER.* Wit: Thomas Hope, William Drake, Abraham
LeGrand. Security Bond: Nathaniel Terry, Gent.
*[Note: Karenhappuck Turner remarried Robert Sanford who d. testate by June
1782 & left 1/3rd of his estate to children of James Turner & James Smith &
David
Flint...]
1774 March Court - Halifax Co, Va - Will Bk 1:67
Inventory and appraisement of ISAAC MARTIN'S estate taken by Joseph Collins,
MESHECK TURNER, Wm. Guillentine. Among Items listed: Negro man BOB,
girl Nan, girl Sue... Isaac Martin named children: Sons, Jacob, James,
John,
Isaac, Wm., Nathan, Giles Martin; Daus: Hannah, wife of Benjamin Hubbard
Sarah Martin, Mary Martin (unmarried) & her dau, Lucy Martin, Rachel, wife of
John Trible, Elizabeth, wife of John Dyer, Phillis Martin
1775 Jul 28 - Halifax Co, Va - Will Bk 1:126
Last will of Larkin Cason written. Wit: John Banks, JOHN (T) TURNER, LEWIS
TURNER, Stephen Townes. Will recorded: 19 oct 1775 - Presented by witnesses
Security Bond: Marmaduke Standfield, Joseph Talbot
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Revolutionary War Service for men of Henry Co, Va.
FRANCIS TURNER: 3rd Va Regt and Light Horse of Albemarle Co, Va
ISRAEL TURNER: to be buried at discretion of Commanding officer at Ft. Patrick
Henry; wages are due him for his service to the Commonwealth.
1777 Feb 18 - Henry Co, Va - Will Bk 1:1-2 - Recorded: no probate date
* Will of ISRAEL TURNER [son of John Turner who died 1764 in Halifax Co,
Va] To be buried at the discretion of the commanding officer at Ft. P. Henry.
To my eldest brother [JAMES] that part of Negro BOB which is half the price of
said Negro and all my cloathing which lays in possession of David Chadwell
[sic,
Caldwell] living in Pittsylvania County on Smith's River and likewise all my
wages
that is coming to me for my service in the Commonwealth of Virginia; Also to
brother JOHN.. /s/ ISRAEL TURNER. My half brother WILLIAM TURNER
have 1 cow and calf of David Chaswell [sic, Caldwell] valued to 45 shillings.
Wit: G. Harttd [?], John Redd.
1778 Aug 24 - Marriage Bonds of Bedford Co, Va
JAMES TURNER to SALLY LEFTWICH.. Robert Alexander, Bondsman.
Certificate of John W. Holt saying that Majr. Leftwich has given his consent
to the
marriage of his daughter Sally.
1779 Tax List - Henry Co, Va
JOHN TURNER
WILLIAM TURNER
SHADRACK TURNER
JOSIAH TURNER
JOHN TURNER (Smith River)
1779 Apr 22 - Henry Co, Va - Deed Bk 1:216-217
SHADRACK TURNER of Henry Co to WILLIAM TURNER of same.. 100 lbs
for 20 acres more or less on the south side of Town Creek following the old
line
according to the Pattent to the Creek.. /s/ SHADRACK TURNER
1779 Nov 24 - Henry Co, Va - Deed Bk 1:295-6
Carr Bailey and MARY TURNER of Henry Co to DAVID CHADWELL of
Pittsylvania Co.. 2400 pounds Virginia money do convey land and all that
pertains
to it containing 40 acres lying and being in said county of Henry beginning at
a
beech on the SOUTH SIDE OF SMITH RIVER.. Wit: Charles Barker, Edward
Barker, William
*[Note: Note the name of David Chadwell - see Halifax Co deeds: William Byrd
to
Turners, by David Chadwell, power of atty for Wm. Byrd].
1780 Feb 20 - Henry Co Va - Tax List for raising a supply of money for the
Service
of the US:
Nathaniel Tate
JOSIAH TURNER
WILLIAM TURNER
SHADRICK TURNER
JOHN TURNER
GEORGE WALLER - Commissioner of Henry Co
1781 May 17 - Halifax Co, Va - Will Bk 1:349
Last will of JOHN TURNER, dec'd proved in Court - Written: 13 Dec 1771 (see
above). Presented by ANNE TURNER, widow & relict. Security Bond: John
Irvine & WILLIAM TURNER
1783 Oct 25 - Henry Co, Va - Will Bk 1:90-91 - Recorded: 22 Jul 1784.
Will of SHADRACK TURNER. To my sons, LARKIN TURNER & JEREMIAH
TURNER, the land and plantation that I NOW LIVE UPON as far as the right hand
branch and up the branch to the dreen above the road, thence up the branch
sides as
far as the road. Also one horse and saddle to each. To my son WILLIAM
TURNER the land over the right hand branch.. To the dreen..to the road.. To
Daniel Smith's corner.. To the Waggon Ford by the apple orchard. To my
daughter
EXEONY TURNER one hors and saddle and two cows and calves and a ewe and
lamb and one sow and piggs and the land upon the TURKEY PENN BRANCH and
up the creek to my son WILLIAM'S line on both sides of the creek. The
remainder
part to LARKIN & JEREMIAH TURNER. To my daughter EXEONY TURNER,
one feather bed. The house is to be finished out of the estate. To my
beloved
wife ANN TURNER the plantation I now live on and all the movable estate during
her life time then to be divided between ALL MY CHILDREN AND MY
GRANDDAUGHTER ELIZABETH, JOHN, JOSIAH, WILLIAM, MARY,
LARKIN, JEREMIAH EXEONY, MARY HUNTER. My two sons, JOHN
TURNER and WILLIAM TURNER executors. /s/ SHADRACK TURNER
I expected I had finished the will but cunsid the Alfem children I give my
executors
power ar the time of marriage LUCIA ROBBS have a cow and calf and other
necessaries but if LUCIA or SALLY DIE without issue to return to my estate.
I desire my children may have learning as far as may do country business (that
is the
boys). The girls to read out of the estate. /s/ SHADRACK TURNER. Wit:
Saml. Critchfield, JOHN HUNTER, Richard (x) Stone.
1784 Jul 22 - Exhibited by JOHN and WILLIAM TURNER the executors who
gave bond with Peter Saunders and Robert Stockden securitied. Proved by the
witnesses.
1783 Nov 26 - Marriage Bonds of Bedford Co, Va
JOSIAH TURNER of Henry Co, Va to MILLEY KEY. Bondsman, George Key
1784 Aug 17 - Henry Co, Va - Will Bk 1:91-92 - Proved: 28 Oct 1784
Will of William Stanley of Henry Co being very sick...
Wit: JOHN TURNER, WILLIAM HUNTER, Wm. Mullins
1785 Apr 25 - Henry Co, Va - Will Bk 1:101 -
Wm. Standly Inventory by JOHN TURNER, WILLIAM TURNER, JOHN
HUNTER
1787 Apr 9 - Henry Co, Va - Will Bk 1:146-7
Inventory of Blackmore Hughes, dec'd. Appraised by Thomas Morrow, Francis
Turner, Matthew Small & Joseph Herd, sworn before MR. ADAM LACKEY.
1789 Jun 29 - Henry Co, Va - Will Bk 1:175
ADAM LACKEY Inventory. Appraised by: FRANCIS TURNER, Jeremiah
Burnett, James Morrow. Total: 213.16.0
1790 Oct 22 - Henry Co, Va - Will Bk 1:190
William Standley - Division of estate made by LARKIN TURNER, Daniel Smith,
George Reeves - divided among 10 children.
1791 - Henry Co, Va - Will Bk 1:264-6
Mordecai Hord - Estate account. Payments made to ______ CHADWELL (for
taking care of cattle in POWELL'S VALLEY) . A. HUNTER & WIFE,
WILLIAM TURNER
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