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Francis Benton, of Lower Norfolk Parish (1635 – 1711) – Genealogy

Francis Benton, of Lower Norfolk Parish (1635 – 1711)
Birthdate:1635
Birthplace:Jamestown, Virginia Colony, Colonial America
Death:1711 (75-76)
Nansemond, Virginia, Colonial America
Immediate Family:Son of John Benton and Joane Reading
Husband of Charity Benton
Father of Francis Benton, II; John Benton; Elizabeth Moore and Epaphroditus Titus Benton, of Perquiman’s Parish
Brother of Elizabeth Davis; Alice Benton; John Benton; Abigail Benton and Isabell Benton
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From https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/benton/2367/

2.FRANCIS2 BENTON (JOHN1) was born Abt. 1638, and died Abt. 1711 in Nansemond, VA.He married CHARITY Bef. 1658.

Children of FRANCIS BENTON and CHARITY are:

  • 3. i. FRANCIS3 BENTON, b. Abt. 1680, Nansemond, VA; d. Abt. 1726, Nansemond, VA.
  • ii. EPAPHRODITIS BENTON, b. Abt. 1670.
  • iii. “BROTHER” BENTON, b. Bet. 1670 – 1680; m. ELIZABETH.

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From http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I02444…

CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENT BOOK No. 3; Pg 288 DAME ELIZ. LUNSFORD, 500 acs. Lancaster Co., 8 June 1654, p. 263. Upon S. side of Rappa. Riv., & upon W. by S. side of Matchepungo Cr., running to an oake dividing this & land of Col. Ralph Wormly, decd. & an oak on S. branch of said creek dividing this & land of John Benton, deed. Assigned by Samll. Abbott to whom it was granted 22 Dec. 1642 & confirmed by the Govr. &c.

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LANCASTER COUNTY DEEDS & WILLS 1654-1661; Antient Press; Page 188-189
TO ALL CHRISTIAN PEOPLE to whom these p:sents shall come I FRANCIS BENTON of the County of UPPER NORFOLK, Planter, send gretting &c. Know ye that I the sd FRANCIS BENTON for Four hundred pounds Sterl. by specialty passed before the ensealing hereof by Lt. Colo. ANTHONY ELLIOTT and for diverse other good causes me thereunto moveing have given sold & confirmed unto the sd Lt. Colo. ANTHONY ELLYOTT Twelve hundred & fifty acres of land scituate & being in Rappahannock River and begining about fifteen miles up on the South side at a marked Pine standing on a. point on the Westward side of the mouth of a Gutt or Swamp and runing for length South East three hundred & twenty pole unto a marked Oak and for bredth from the menconed Pine by or nigh unto the River side West by South six hundred twenty five pole unto a marked white Oak standing by the River side on a point of an ISLAND and to the Westward to the mouth of a Navigable Creek or branch and runing for length South by East unto a marked red Oak and so East by North paralell unto the River course unto the first mentioned red Oak including the sd quantity of land which sd land was granted to my Father, JOHN BENTON, as appeareth by Pattent dated October 13th 1642 and descended unto me, FRANCIS BENTON, as lawfull heir unto him the sd JOHN BENTON and recovered from the LADY ELIZABETH LUNSFORD who was unlawfully possest thereof by my Mother & Guardian, JOANE READING, by Order of Court dated November the first 1650, To have to hold & injoy the sd Twelve hundred & fifty acres withall houses edifices gardens rights belonging unto the sd Pattent unto him ye sd Lt. Colo. ANTHONY ELLYOIT his heirs Exrs. & Admrs, forever and I ye sd FRANCIS BENTON do bind my selfe my heirs & assignes to warrant & defend ye sd Twelve hundred & fifty acres of land with all rights & appurtenances thereunto belonging unto him the sd Lt. Colo. ANTHONY ELLIOTT his heirs or assignes from the trouble molestation of me my heirs or assignes as also from any right title claim or interest of my Mother, JOANE READING, or my now Wife, CHARITY BENTON, by way of thirds or Dower or any other interest, Moreover I the sd FRANCIS BENTON for my selfe my heirs do promise at all times for the space of seven years from the date hereof at the proper costs & charges of the sd Lt. Colo. ANTHONY ELLIOTT his heirs or assignes to make better & further assure- an ce as in the Law shall be required and I do hereby condition to make speedy livery & seizen of all & singular the p:mises unto sd Lt. Colo. ANTHONY ELLIOTT according to the true meaning hereof and to acknowledge the same in Court according to the time limited by Act of Assembly. In Witnes whereof I the sd FRANCIS BENTON have hereunto set my hand & seale this 4th day of October Anno Domini 1658 Signed sealed & delivered in the presence of ROGER GREENE, FRANC: BENTON ye seale THO: MORRYS

Recognit in Cur 25d Maii 1659, record primo Julii sequen p EDWD, DALE, Cl Cur Memorandum: That Livery & seizen was given by FRANCIS BENTON of the land above mentioned by turf & twig according to the tenor of the Bill of Sale to Lt Colo. ANTHONY ELLYOTT his heirs & assigns in presence of us this sixth day of October 1658

About Charity Benton

N.N. Benton

NOTE: Ancestry shows her maiden name as Parker

Charity Benton was born circa 1639, in Nansemond County, Va, Colonial America. Charity married Francis Benton I circa 1658, at age 19 in Nansemond County, Va, Colonial Anerica. Francis was born circa 1638, in Jamestown, Va, Colonial America. They had one son: Francis Benton.

Charity passed away circa 1711, at age 72 in Nansemond County, Va, Colonial America.

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From https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/benton/2367/

2.FRANCIS2 BENTON (JOHN1) was born Abt. 1638, and died Abt. 1711 in Nansemond, VA.He married CHARITY Bef. 1658.

Children of FRANCIS BENTON and CHARITY are:

3. i. FRANCIS3 BENTON, b. Abt. 1680, Nansemond, VA; d. Abt. 1726, Nansemond, VA. ii. EPAPHRODITIS BENTON, b. Abt. 1670. iii. “BROTHER” BENTON, b. Bet. 1670 – 1680; m. ELIZABETH

Epaphroditus Titus Benton, of Perquiman’s Parish (b. – 1728)
Birthdate:estimated between 1660 and 1690 
Birthplace:Lower IOW Parish
Death:1728
Perquiman’s Parish
Immediate Family:Son of Francis Benton, of Lower Norfolk Parish and Charity Benton
Husband of Elizabeth Parker, Old Cheraw
Father of Epaphrodius Bainton, Famous Woodsman and Issa ( Benton) Parker, Cheraw
Brother of Francis Benton, II; John Benton and Elizabeth Moore
Occupation:Opened a Ferry according the the book: From Jamestown to Texas By Betty Smith Meischen
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About Epaphroditus Titus Benton, of Perquiman’s Parish

Epaparoditus married Elizabeth (Parker) /Cheraw. Together they had the following children: Elizabeth Wynne; Issa Parker, Cheraw. https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/benton/2367/

Found on the 1711 and 1715 Chowan County, North Carolina records 1726 Chowan County, North Carolina – In 1726, Epaphroditus Benton. Sr of Hogg’s Neck sells 200 acres of land in Brunswick Co. NC when still in Chowan Co. Testators were William and John Freeman. To John Watson. Next to this entry is a transfer deed from Henry Hill, James Bennett and John Robins “Chief men of the Chowan Indians” to Jacob Hinton selling land on Bennett’s Creek. John and Richard Freemen are witnesses. Dated May 27, 1754. 1728 Virginia or NC – “We hurry’d away the Surveyors, who cou’d run no more than 6 Miles because of the Uneven Grounds near Roanoke-River. We did not follow with the Baggage til 10, being staid to christen 6 Children, & to discourse a very civil Old Fellow, who brought us 2 fat Shoats for a present. The Name of our Benefactor was Epaphroditus Bainton, who is young enough at 60 Years of Age, to keep a Concubine, & to Walk 25 miles in a day. May 1744 Brunswick County, Virginia – Our Lord the King vs. Epaphroditus Benton Upon Pronouncement of the Grand Jury for living in Adultery This day comes the attorney of our Lord the King and saith for reason appearing to him, he will not further prosecute against the said Benton upon the presentation aforesaid. Therefore it is considered that the said Benton go thereof hence without delay. August 1744 Brunswick County, Virginia – “Upon the attachment obtained by Francis Elledge from John Wall, Gent., a member of the court against the estate of Epaphroditus Benton (who is said to be privately removed out of this county or absconds so that the ordinary proofs cannot be found upon him for five pounds one shilling and four pence current money – Discontinued being agreed by the parties.”Order Book 2 p. 13, Brunswick Co, VA June 1, 1753 Chowan Co. NC Holland, Benton, Bennett, Freeman James Holland of Upper Parish, Nansemond County sells land on easternmost side of Chowan river ‘formerly granted to Epaphroditus Benton by patent dated 1 Mar 1719’. To John Watson. Next to this entry is a transfer deed from Henry Hill, James Bennett and John Robins “Chief men of the Chowan Indians” to Jacob Hinton selling land on Bennett’s Creek. John and Richard Freemen are witnesses. Dated May 27, 1754.

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Francis Benton, III (1699 – 1769)
Birthdate:1699
Birthplace:Nansemond County, Virginia, British Colonial America
Death:1769 (69-70)
Dobbs County, North Carolina, British Colonial America
Immediate Family:Son of Francis Benton, II and Martha Spears
Husband of Margaret Benton (Pipkin)
Father of Jesse Benton; Col. Samuel Morris Benton; Joseph Benton, I; John Benton; Aaron Benton and 3 others
Brother of John Benton
Half brother of Apsele Holland and James Spears
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Col. Samuel Morris Benton (1720 – 1770)
Birthdate:January 01, 1720
Birthplace:Oxford, Granville County, North Carolina, Colonial America
Death:February 18, 1770 (50)
Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina, Colonial America
Immediate Family:Son of Francis Benton, III and Margaret Benton (Pipkin)
Husband of Frances Benton and Nancy Benton
Father of Jesse Benton; James Williams Benton, I; Mary Frost; Elizabeth Bruce; Col. Lemuel Benton, US Congress and 6 others
Brother of Jesse Benton; Joseph Benton, I; John Benton; Aaron Benton; Hardy Benton and 2 others
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About Col. Samuel Morris Benton

https://www.ncpedia.org/biography/benton-samuel

Samuel Benton, colonial official, was a native of England (probably Worcester County); he owned land in the part of Craven County that became Johnston County in 1746 and also in the part of Edgecombe that became Granville County the same year. At that time he was living on Tar River in Granville County. He was appointed a justice of the Granville County court in 1746 by Governor Gabriel Johnston, reappointed in 1753 by Acting Governor Matthew Rowan, and reappointed in 1755, 1760, and 1764 by Governor Arthur Dobbs. He was sheriff in 1764 and a member of the House of Commons from 1760 to 1768. He was registrar of the county from 1761 until his death in 1770 and clerk of the court of common pleas and quarter sessions from 1764 to 1770. He was a lieutenant colonel of the militia under Governor William Tryon in 1768 during some of the Regulator troubles.

Benton introduced the bill in the assembly that divided Granville County in 1764, creating Bute County of the eastern portion. The act directed that the new county seat for Granville County be established at Oxford Plantation, part of a thousand acres of land owned by Benton. He gave land for the courthouse. Some time prior to 1763, Benton is said to have been responsible for the erection of St. George’s Chapel in the area that remained Granville County.

Benton was probably buried in a family cemetery at his plantation. He was survived by two sons, Jesse and Samuel, Jr.; Jesse was the father of Thomas Hart Benton.

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Alternate death dates: Jan 3, 1838 vs. c. 1770.

http://hd.housedivided.dickinson.edu/node/5092

Info on Samuel Benton’s will, on location in Granville, NC, 1770
http://www.e-neva.com/ghtout/np12.html

Note for: Samuel Benton, ABT 1717 – 18 FEB 1770 Index

Event:

Type: Event 2
Date: 1770
Place: Granville, North Carolina

Individual Note: Native of England (probably Worcester County). Was appointed Justice of Granville County Court in 1746. Sheriff in 1764. Member of House of Commons from 1760 to 1768. Registrar of the County from 1761 until his death in 1770. Clerk of Court of Common pleas and Quarter Sessions from 1764 to 1770. Lt. Col. of militia under Gov. Wm. Tyron in 1768 during some of the Regulator troubles. Gave land for new courthouse at Oxford Plantation – part of 1,000 acres he owned. Before 1763, was responsible for erecting St. George’s Chapel in Granville, South Carolina. Buried in family cemetary on plantation, Oxford Granville Co SC.

Death of Samuel Benton, between Will, Feb 18, 1770 and April 17, 1770. He was public citizen etc. Grandfather of Thomas Hart Benton.

Granville Co, NC, WB 1, pp 67-78, Jan 16, 1773: Richard Henderson, John Williams, Ben Hardy, Reuben Searcy, Ro. Harris adjusted and settled the accounts of the estate of Samuel Benton, deceased, at request of his widow, Mrs. Fannie Benton, and his executor Jesse Benton.

“My Will & desire is that my said Executors do when requested provide a convenient Seat in or about the neighbourhood wherein Benjamin Hardy & Thomas Crawford now dwells or elsewhere and erect sufficient buildings thereon for my beloved wife Frances to dwell at during her natural life & widowhood and at her decease or marriage my Will is that the property of the said Land and premises be immediately vested in my Son (Lam ?) (Sam ?).”

Note: “my son Jesse Benton”

Note: “my beloved Daughter Betty Bruce”

Note: “my Daughter Penny”

Note: “my Daughter Patty”

Note: “I give to Sons Samuel & Augustine all my property & claim of Lands lying on the waters of Smiths Creek in Johnston County to be equally divided between them…”

Note: “My Will is that in case any Surplus shall remain after payment of my Debts and the several legacies herein before mentioned that it be equally divided between my Son (Lam ?) (Sam ?) & his younger Brothers & Sisters.”

Note: “My Will and most earnest desire is that my said Executors cautiously observe & direct the tuition of my three youngest Sons…”

Note: Executors: “my son Jesse Benton” & Charles Bruce

Note: Witnesses: Bromfield Ridley, Samuel Henderson, Thomas Henderson

Note: Children…

Samuel Benton’s will is interesting because of the mention of “my three youngest Sons”. Son Jesse was probably of age when the will was written because he is named one of the executors of the estate. I’ve seen wills where a minor child was named executor, but such wills usually include the phrase “when he comes of age” or something similar.

Note: Who were the “three youngest sons”? The will only names sons Samuel, Augustine and Jesse. Secondary sources name Lemuel Benton and Joseph Benton as other sons of Samuel.

Note: 1. M Child: Jesse BENTON [1] [2] [7] [8] [9] Note: Death: About 1790 / 1791 [9] Note: Spouse: Ann (Nancy) GOOCH [7] [9] [10]

Note: 2. M Child: Gen. Samuel BENTON [1] [8] Note: Death: 11 October 1810, Orange Co., NC [1] [11]

Note: 3. F Child: Bettie BENTON [1] [2] Note: Spouse: Charles BRUCE [1]

Note: 4. F Child: Penny BENTON [1] [2] Note: Death: About 1797, Wake Co., NC

December 1797: “Administration on the Estate of Perny? (Perrey?) Benton decsd. is granted to Samuel Benton Esq. who enters into bound (sic) in the sum of Six hundred pounds Currency of the State with Wm. Nash & Henry? Leande? Esqr his Securities & qualified according to Law.” [12]

Note: March 1798: “Samuel Benton esq. adm. of the estate of Penny Benton decsd. returned an Inventory of said estate which was duly proved and ordered to be recorded.” [13]

Note: 5. F Child: Pattey BENTON [1] [2]

Note: 6. M Child: Augustine BENTON [1] [2] Note: Death: 14 April 1807, South Carolina [11]

Note: 7. M Child: Col. Lemuel BENTON [4] [6] (not named in will of Samuel Benton) Note: Birth: 23 October 1754 [14] Note: Death: 18 May 1818 [6] Note: Spouse: Elizabeth KIMBROUGH [6] [15]

Note: Additonal data: J-20. ISAIAH DuBOSE, 4 (Elias 3, John2, Isaac 1), b. 1781, d. before 1842, Note: m. GILLY HINTON BENTON of Darlington, S.C., dau. of LT. COL. LEMUEL BENTON Note: and ELIZABETH KIMBROUGH of Granville County, N.C. Lemuel Benton w Note: commander of Pee Dee Reg’t., Francis Marion Brigade, 1st member of Congress Note: (1790’s) elected from Upper Pee Dee.

Note: 8. M Child: Joseph BENTON [14] (not named in will of Samuel Bento

Note: Sources: Note: [1] Joseph A. Groves, MD, The Alstons and Allstons of North and South Carolina, The Franklin Printing and Publishing Co., Atlanta, GA, 1901; reprinted, Southern Historical Press. pp. 202-203. Note: [2] The will of Samuel Benton. Copy received from North Carolina State Archives. Note: [3] Thomas McAdory Owen, History and Genealogies of Old Granville County, North Carolina, 1746-1800, transcribed by Henryetta Walls Vanaman, Southern Historical Press, Inc., 1993. p. 102. Note: [4] F. Tom Carson, Early Kimbroughs and Some of their Descendants, Synthesis of Kimbrough Data, Charlottesville, VA, 1963, ‘publication memographed for the Kimbro-Kimbrough Genealogical Assocation by Clyde H. Kimbrough’. Transcribed by Robert B. Kimbrough; courtesy of Robert B. Kimbrough. Note: [5] Zae Hargett Gwynn, Abstracts of the Wills and Estate Records of Granville County, North Carolina, 1746-1808, Rocky Mount, NC, 1973. p. 45. Note: [6] Lemuel Benton by Lucius McGehee Cheshire, Jr., Dictionary of North Carolina Biography, edited by William S. Powell, The University of North Carolina Press, 1991. Note: [7] Will of William Gooch, signed 5 November 1801, proved Caswell Co., NC, January Court, 1803 (received from North Carolina State Archives Note: [8] Samuel Benton by William S. Powell, Dictionary of North Carolina Biography, edited by William S. Powell, The University of North Carolina Press, 1991. Note: [9] Thomas Hart Benton by Edwin A. Miles, Dictionary of North Carolina Biography, edited by William S. Powell, The University of North Carolina Press, 1991. Note: [10] Mrs. George F. Watson (Virginia Gooch Watson), The Gooch Family in Williamson County, Tennessee, The Williamson County (Tennessee) Historical Society Publications. Received from Cecil Daniels, The Gooch Family Library, Macon, GA. Note: [11] Lois Smathers Neal, Abstracts of Vital Records from Raleigh, North Carolina Newspapers, 1799-1819, The Reprint Company, Spartanburg, SC, 1979. p. 33. Note: [12] Weynette Parks Haun, Wake County North Carolina County Court Minutes (Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions) 1797 thru 1800, Book IV, Durham, NC, 1985. p. 47. Note: [13] Ibid. p. 66. Note: [14] Col. Lemuel Benton by R. Keith Charles, Darlingtoniana , edited by Eliza Cowan Ervin & Horace Fraser Rudisill, The Reprint Co., Spartanburg, SC, 1976. pp. 280, 281. Note: [15] Rt. Rev. Alexander Gregg, DD, History of the Old Cheraws, originally published by The State Co., Columbia, SC, 1925; republished by Southern Historical Press, 1991. pp. 91, 104.

Epaphroditus Titus Benton, of Perquiman’s Parish (b. – 1728)
Birthdate:estimated between 1660 and 1690 
Birthplace:Lower IOW Parish
Death:1728
Perquiman’s Parish
Immediate Family:Son of Francis Benton, of Lower Norfolk Parish and Charity Benton
Husband of Elizabeth Parker, Old Cheraw
Father of Epaphrodius Bainton, Famous Woodsman and Issa ( Benton) Parker, Cheraw
Brother of Francis Benton, II; John Benton and Elizabeth Moore
Occupation:Opened a Ferry according the the book: From Jamestown to Texas By Betty Smith Meischen
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About Epaphroditus Titus Benton, of Perquiman’s Parish

Epaparoditus married Elizabeth (Parker) /Cheraw. Together they had the following children: Elizabeth Wynne; Issa Parker, Cheraw. https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/benton/2367/

Found on the 1711 and 1715 Chowan County, North Carolina records 1726 Chowan County, North Carolina – In 1726, Epaphroditus Benton. Sr of Hogg’s Neck sells 200 acres of land in Brunswick Co. NC when still in Chowan Co. Testators were William and John Freeman. To John Watson. Next to this entry is a transfer deed from Henry Hill, James Bennett and John Robins “Chief men of the Chowan Indians” to Jacob Hinton selling land on Bennett’s Creek. John and Richard Freemen are witnesses. Dated May 27, 1754. 1728 Virginia or NC – “We hurry’d away the Surveyors, who cou’d run no more than 6 Miles because of the Uneven Grounds near Roanoke-River. We did not follow with the Baggage til 10, being staid to christen 6 Children, & to discourse a very civil Old Fellow, who brought us 2 fat Shoats for a present. The Name of our Benefactor was Epaphroditus Bainton, who is young enough at 60 Years of Age, to keep a Concubine, & to Walk 25 miles in a day. May 1744 Brunswick County, Virginia – Our Lord the King vs. Epaphroditus Benton Upon Pronouncement of the Grand Jury for living in Adultery This day comes the attorney of our Lord the King and saith for reason appearing to him, he will not further prosecute against the said Benton upon the presentation aforesaid. Therefore it is considered that the said Benton go thereof hence without delay. August 1744 Brunswick County, Virginia – “Upon the attachment obtained by Francis Elledge from John Wall, Gent., a member of the court against the estate of Epaphroditus Benton (who is said to be privately removed out of this county or absconds so that the ordinary proofs cannot be found upon him for five pounds one shilling and four pence current money – Discontinued being agreed by the parties.”Order Book 2 p. 13, Brunswick Co, VA June 1, 1753 Chowan Co. NC Holland, Benton, Bennett, Freeman James Holland of Upper Parish, Nansemond County sells land on easternmost side of Chowan river ‘formerly granted to Epaphroditus Benton by patent dated 1 Mar 1719’. To John Watson. Next to this entry is a transfer deed from Henry Hill, James Bennett and John Robins “Chief men of the Chowan Indians” to Jacob Hinton selling land on Bennett’s Creek. John and Richard Freemen are witnesses. Dated May 27, 1754.

Francis Benton was the son of John Benton and his wife Joane. His exact birth and death years are not known. He was probably born in Virginia, as he is not one of the children listed with his father’s land grant.

  • On 13 Oct 1642 his father, John Benton, received a land grant of 1250 acres for the importation of his family members including the following children: John, Isabell, Abigail and Alice BENTON, Elizabeth (Samuel) DAVIS and their family. [1][2]

Inherits father’s land grant

Francis Benton appears to have been the heir of his father’s 1250 acre land patent. A court order was issued dated 1 Nov 1650 to recover land unlawfully transferred to Lady Elizabeth Lunsford following John Benton’s death.

On 4 Oct 1658 he sold the 1250 acres patented by his father in 1642.

  • Francis BENTON of the County of Upper Norfolk, planter, in consideration of L 400 sterl., pd by Lt. Col. Anthony ELLIOTT, sells 1250 acres of land in Rapa. River, “which land was granted to my Father John BENTON by patent dated October 13 1642 & descended unto me Francis BENTON as lawful heir of the sd. John BENTON and recovered from the Lady Elizabeth LUNSFORD who was unlawfully possessed thereof by my Mother and guardian Joane READING by order of Court dated November 1st 1650.”
  • Dated 4th October 1656; signed Franc BENTON
  • Wit. Roger GREENE, Tho MORRYS; recognit 25 May 1659, rec 1 July 1659.
  • memo. That Livery & seizen was given by Francis BENTON, etc., Dated 6th October 1658. Wit. Roger GREENE, Ch HILL, Robt VARR, John REYNOLDS, Tho OBRIZELL. Recorded 1st July 1659.[3]

Events:

21 Apr 1695 Nansemond, VA: (1695-0421) Land Grant
Francis BENTON; 108 acres of land and marsh on the west and northwestward side of the Southern branch of Nansemond River opposite to Mr. Gregory’s, beginning at a point of high land at the mouth of a small creek called Powells Creek.[4]

1704 Nansemond, VA: Quit Rents
Listed: Epaphroditus (250 A), Francis (200 A), John BENTON (660 A) [5]

8 Apr 1711 Nansemond, VA: (1711-0408) Land Grant
Francis BENTON; 106 acres on the westward side of the Southern branch of Nansemond River, escheat land formerly belonging to Thomas Hampton.[6]

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Chief Richard Bryant ydna RU106, /Old Cheraw (1670 – 1736)
Birthdate:circa 1670
Birthplace:Cheepoake Creek, West of Dismal Swamp, Va
Death:May 08, 1736 (61-70)
Corapeake, Gates County, NC, United States
Immediate Family:Son of Walkuz “Thomas Parker” of Dan River and Nimeetha “Mitha” Parker, Piqua Shawnee
Husband of Elizabeth (Gibson) Brown Parker, of Saura Creek
Father of Richard Parker, Old Cheraw; Francis Parker of Saura Creek and “Chief of Churrah” Thomas Parker
Brother of Rachele Parker, /Old Cheraw
Occupation:Regulator of Licenced Trade at Trader’s Path, Edgecombe, NC
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About Chief Richard Bryant “Parker”, of Saraunaton Creek

Biography

NOT A PARKER

Chief Richard Bryant “Parker”, of Saraunaton Creek was born circa 1670 in Cheepoake Creek, West of Dismal Swamp, Va. His parents were Walkuz Bryant “Thomas Parker” / Founder of Nottoway Cheraw = Old Cheraw and Nimeetha “Mitha” Parker, Piqua Shawnee. He was a Regulator of Licenced Trade at Trader’s Path, Edgecombe, NC.

RIchard married Elizabeth (Brown-Parker) Gibson of Saura Creek circa 1680 in Surry, Virginia. Together they had the following children: “Chief of Churrah” Thomas Parker; Richard Parker, Old Cheaw; Francis Parker of Saura Creek.

He died on May 8, 1736 in Corapeake, Gates County, NC, United States.

Do not confuse with different ydna group called Parker Creek Parkers. This is an RU 106 Name Appropriation ydna line who are actually BRYANTs of the Aquian Fur Trade Group. See Media Tab for Particulars‘ Children of Richard Parker HERE ARE THE ACTUAL PARKER’s of PARKER’S CREEK UPPER HOOD NECK and not the same as the Lower Parish Bryant Parkers.

  • Thomas –  b. about 1645, possibly in Nansemond Co., VA; d. after 1704, VA. See the T. Parker narrative.
  • Richard – b. about 1653/4, probably in Nansemond Co., VA; d. after 1714, Nansemond Co., VA.
  • Francis – d. Parker’s Creek, Nansemond Co., VA. Resided in that portion of Nansemond Co., VA which later became part of NC. Granted land in the 1681 transfer of the land of Richard PARKER to his sons. On Apr. 16, 1683, twenty acres in Upper Parrish of Nansemond Co., VA near Hood’s Neck was granted to Francis PARKER, being previously granted “to his father, Richard Parker.” In the 1704 Quit Rent Roll of Nansemond Co., VA, he is listed as having paid tax on 170 acres. Son of Francis PARKER: Francis, Jr. (on 1704 Quit Rent Roll).
  • http://www.smlawsonkinnexions.com/smlawson/parkerr.htm

Biography

Chief Richard Parker, of Cranny Creek was born in Cheepoake Creek, West of Dismal Swamp, Va. His parents were Walkuz “Thomas Parker” / Founder of Nottoway Cheraw = Old Cheraw and Nimeetha “Mitha” Parker. He was a Regulator of Licenced Trade at Trader’s Path, Edgecombe, NC.

RIchard married Elizabeth (Gibson ) Parker / Old Cheraw circa 1680 in Surry, Virginia. Together they had the following children: Chief Thomas Parker/ Old Cheraw; Cheraw Francis Parker, of Fishing Creek; “Chief of Churrah”, Richard Parker.

He died on May 8, 1736 in Wd.

See Media Section for deed work conveyances to sons. One daughter: Rachele (Parker) LAWSON and 3 sons.

SNP Study Group Claimants are matching on Ch 3 at 25 -27 mil —up the ancestry line of Pat McClendon at http://www.patmcclendon.com in a line who is not her direct Hays, Parker, or Lott, line because we fished that out from collaboration teaming. That is how we know this line is also the Parker Line of Linda Carr Buchholz.

Great Dismal Swamp, near the present town of Corapeake, Gates Co., NC.] To all people, etc. whereas, etc…. Now know ye that I, the said Sr. Henry Chisheley, Kt., his Majesties Deputy Governor, do give and grant unto Thomas, Richard and Frances Parker, the three sons of Richard Parker, dec’d. one thousand four hundred and twenty acres of land on the marsh adjoining, lying and being in the southern branch of Nansemond, beginning at a red oak standing on a point to the northward of Cranny Creek mouth and opposite to a small island called Cranny Isle and at Crain’s enhancing, thence running down by the main branch side according to the several curvings and windings of the said branch ’till it comes to a great decayed white oak standing a little above the creek’s mouth which is called Parker’s Creek; thence south east crossing over the said creek twice and extending three hundred and twenty poles to John Small his own white oak, thence south west one hundred and eighty four poles to a small white oak being the beginning head of the Cross Swamp Patent and runs the due courses of the said Patent First east north east two hundred poles to a small Gum, thence south south east three hundred and twenty poles to a small Ash by a Gum in a great Reedy Pocoson or inland swamp thence west south west two hundred poles to a small Gum thence north north west one hundred and sixty four poles to a marked Gum standing by a branch being in the head line of Hood neck patent thence south west by west one hundred and forty six poles to a white oak standing by and towards the head of Cranny Creek. Thence down by or nigh the said creek side to the mouth thereof and thence as the southern branch runs down to the first mentioned red oak including the said quantity three hundred acres as hereof being formerly granted to William Hatfield by the two patents, the one for two hundred the other for one hundred acres dated the 24th August 1638 and four hundred and sixty acre of the said land formerly granted unto Randall Crews by patent dated the 9th September 1648 all which by deeds and surrendered became the proper right of Richard Parker, Senr., dec’d. and four hundred acres more of the said land was formerly granted to the said Richard Parker, Senr. by patent the 18th March 1662, and one hundred acres more being greatest marsh also formerly granted to Richard Parker and of the now Patentees, by patent dated the 24th. February 1675/6, all which by the said patents and their father’s will being now the right and in possession of the said Thomas, Richard and Francis Parker the one hundred sixty acres residue, being over plus lands and march found to be contained within the said bounds and due by me for the transportation of four persons, etc. To have and to hold, etc. To be held, etc., yielding, etc. priviledge dated the 23rd day of April Anno Domini 1681. Ann Crosdell George Dobson William Hendly Thomas Northern.

Coreapeake Parker immigrated over from the Dan River next to Dismal Swamp at Coreapeake, Nansemond Co, Va. That is where the 3 sons including this Richard were conveyed 1450 expressly and explicitly stated as coming from their dad, Richard Parker who had come over from Saura Towns. The three sons of Richard Parker dec’d. Description: 1420 acres. Source: Land Office Patents No. 7, 1679-1689 (v.1 & 2 p.1-719), p. 93 (Reel 7). Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia. Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41. Subject – Personal Parker, Francis. Grantee; Parker, Thomas; Parker, Richard. — Registration and transfer — Va — Nansemond Co. – Colonial Land Office. Patents, 1623-1774. LinkLibrary of Virginia. Archives. Title grant 23 April 1681. Location: Nansemond County. Grantee(s): http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=93&last=&g_p… Patent System Number 000803937 Virginia State Land Office, Patent Book 7 1679-1689, pages 93-94 [By a series of boundary changes, portions of the described land was successively in Nansemond Co., VA, Chowan Co., NC in 1728, Hertford Co., NC in 1759 and Gates Co., NC in 1779. In terms of a modern map, the land was located on the western edge of the Great Dismal Swamp.

ER FAMILY

Alice Parker, born say 1702, was indicted by the Northumberland County court on 19 July 1721 for having a “Mullatto” child in St. Stephen’s Parish [Orders 1719-29, 44].

1. Ruth Parker, born say 1706, a “Christian White Woman,” was deceased by 2 March 1724/5 when the Accomack County court bound out her “Mullatto” daughter Sarah [Orders 1724-31, 22a]. She was the mother of

i. Sarah, born about 1725.

They may have been the ancestors of

2 i. Elisha, born about 1752-1759.

ii. Samuel, born before 1776, head of a Nansemond County household of 2 “free colored” in 1820 [VA:71].

iii. Milley, born before 1776, head of a Nansemond County household of 7 “free colored” in 1820 [VA:74A].

2. Elisha Parker, born about 1752-1759, a “man of color,” was about 80 years old on 20 November 1832 when he made a declaration in Gates County, North Carolina, to obtain a pension for his services in the Revolution. He stated that he was born in Nansemond County near the North Carolina line about 1752. He was said to have been about 75 years old on 10 February 1834 when he made a similar declaration in Nansemond County court, stating that he enlisted in Gates County about 1779 for 9 months under Captain Arthur Gatling, then enlisted as a substitute for Francis Speight and had been a resident of Nansemond County for the previous 45 years [NARA, S.11211, M804-1871, frame 0787]. He was head of a Gates County household of 4 “other free” in 1790 [NC:23] and 3 “free colored” in Nansemond County in 1820 [VA:79]. He may have been related to

i. Thomas, head of a Cumberland County, North Carolina household of 8 “other free” in 1810 [NC:605].

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