MECKLENBURG COUNTY DEEDS FOR EZELLS
Compiled and Transcribed by Richard E. Hausen
Annotations by Mr. Hausen
24 Aug 2001
Contact: Richard E. Hausen
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The following deeds for the Ezell family are taken from the Index, Film
# 0032528, Family History Center, Salt Lake, Utah. Mecklenburg Co.
was formed in 1767, from Lunenburg Co. The first deed for Ezell was
March 4, 1767. and this portion of the Index will go through 1851. About
four from this group are missing. The final deed on this Index ends with
1923. I will attempt to get these deeds from where I ended in 1851,
through the end at a later date.
In addition to the deeds, I shall include other information pertaining to the
Ezell family; ie names, relationships and in some cases notes about
principals on deeds that may be information as to where the land is
located---adjoining land owners and witnesses.
The Ezells in this group of Mecklenburg County Deeds can be traced
back to old Surry County and ended up in Mecklenburg Co. as part of
Surry became Sussex, then Brunswick, then into Lunenburg and then
finally part of the original Surry Co. became Mecklenburg, but also part of
Lunenburg. This applies especially to John Ezell, Sr., born 1707, to
George Ezell and Rebecca Delke; George was the son of George and
Elizabeth Clark, and that George was the son the original Timothy Ezell,
and Mary DeTorres
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1. 3/9/1767: John Ezell Sr. appoints Benjamin Baird his attorney. This
John is the son of George and Rebecca Delke. Deed Book 1, page 348.
Whereas Benjamin Baird, Gent, has notified me that he intends to travel
in the North and South Carolina, and as far as Georgia. I, John Ezell Sr.,
of Mecklenburg County, planter, do appoint him to be my true and lawful
attorney, to recover all sums of money that are due me from William
Avory (Avories), William Twitty, David Holloway of South Carolina.
Witness, John Ezell, Jr., Rebecca Claiborne.
NOTE: At the same time of the above instrument, a duplicate instrument
was made between the above Benj. Baird and one of the witnesses
above, Rebecca Claiborne. John Sr. and John Jr. were both witnesses
and is in the same book, and the following page, 349. Two Claibornes
later marry two Ezell sisters, the daughters of Robertson Ezell, which will
be shown in later deeds.
NOTE: 3/9/1767: Deed bk. 1, page 349. Rebecca Claiborne also signs a
deed that is a duplicate of the above Power of Attorney. Both John Sr.,
and John Jr. are witnesses.
2. 6/13/1768: John Ezell Sr. to John Jr. for two negroes. Deed Book 2,
Page 58
Know all men by these presents that I, John Ezell Sr. of the County of
Mecklenburg, planter, for and in consideration of the sum of Two
Hundred pounds, Current money of Virginia, to me in hand paid by John
Ezell Jr. of the aforesaid County, whereof I do hereby acknowledge the
receipt and myself therewith fully and entirely satisfied have bargained,
sold and delivered and by these presents in plain and open market
according to just form of law in that case made and provided, do bargain,
set over and deliver unto the said John Ezell Jr., one negroe named Sal
and one negro named Winnie, to have and to hold the said negroes
forever from all persons whatsoever to him and his heirs forever. In
Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the fourteenth
day of December 1768
Teste: S. John Ezell, Sr.
William Ladd
George Vaughan
At a court held for Mecklenburg County the 13th day of June, 1768, this
Bill of Sale was Acknowledged by John Ezell Sr., a party thereto and
ordered to be Recorded.
John Tabb
3. 12/20/1768: John Ezell Sr. to John Ezell Jr.; Book 2, page 59, for 250
acres
NOTE; This deed is an important deed to the Ezell researchers as it
brings together John Ezell, Sr., his son John Ezell Jr., son Benjamin and
his son William.
All three sons and the father own land adjoining each other...
Benjamin was reportedly born circa 1733, but could have been born
earlier. If so, there is a slight possibility that this William could be the son
of Benjamin.
Note in my deed # 8, that William and his wife JEAN sells 300 acres to
Henry Pennington. The 300 acres was deeded to William in 1763, by
John Sr. I mention this because John's son William is supposed to be
married to Sarah Gilliam. It could not be John Sr.'s brother William,
because that William married Martha Stokes. The Question? Where
does Wm's wife Jean figure in?
This deed, also is dated same day John Sr. gave the two negroes above.
This indenture, made this thirteenth day of December in the Eighth year
of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third, by the grace of God
of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King, and in the year of our Lord
One thousand seven hundred and Sixty Eight, Between John Ezell Sr. of
Mecklenburg County, planter, of the one part and John Ezell Jr. of the
aforesaid county of the other part: Witnesseth that the said John Ezell Sr.
for and in consideration of the sum of Fifty Pounds of good and lawful
money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said John Ezell Jr. before
the sealing and delivery of these presents hath bargained, sold, aliened
and confirmed and by these presents doth bargain, sell, alienate and
confirm unto John Ezell Jr., a certain tract or parcel of land lying and
being in Mecklenburg County containing by estimation two hundred and
fifty acres be it more or less bounded as follows: BEGINNING at the
head of Clara Pattilo; thence along the said Patillo to a white Oak to
corner; thence along a line of marked trees to the Spring Trees; thence
up the said Branch to the road; thence along the said road to John
Buggs line; thence along the said line to BENJAMIN EZELL's LINE;
thence along the said Ezell's line to John Stogner's line; thence along the
said Stogner's line to Stafford's line; thence along the said line to William
Ezell's line; thence along the said Ezell's line to the BEGINNING, and the
revision and revisions and remainders right estate, benefit claims or
demands of, in, or to the same or any part thereof: TO HAVE AND TO
HOLD to him, the said John Ezell, Jr., his heirs, executors,
administrators or assigns forever and the said John Ezell Sr., for himself
and his heirs and assigns and will warrant and forever defend the said
Tract of Land from all persons whatsoever to the only use and behoof of
them the said John Ezell Jr. to him and his heirs forever. In Witness
whereof the said John Ezell Sr. hath hereunto set his hand and seal the
day and year above written.
Signed, Sealed and Delivered
in the presence of S. John Ezell Sr.
John Ladd
William Ladd
George Vaughan
4. 3/28/1 200768: John Ezell Sr., to John Stogner for 200 acres. More
land of John Sr. adjoining that of Benjamin. Deed Book 2, page 121-22
This Indenture, made the 28th day of March, in the Seventh year of our
Sovereign Lord George the Third, by the Grace of God of Great Britain,
France and Ireland, King, and in the Year of our Lord one thousand
seven hundred and Sixty Eight Between John Ezell Sr., of Brunswick
County, Planter, of the one part and John Stogner of Mecklenburg
County of the other part: Witnesseth that the said John Ezell for and in
consideration of the sum of fifty pounds of good and lawful money of
Virginia, to him in hand paid by the said John Stogner before the sealing
and delivery of these presents, hath bargained, sold, alienated and
confirmed and by these presents doth bargain, Sell, Alienate and
Confirm unto the said John Stogner a certain tract or parcel of land lying
and being in Mecklenburg County containing by estimation Two Hundred
Acres, be it more or less, bounded as follows: BEGINNING at
BENJAMIN EZELL'S LINE; thence along the said line to John Ezell, Sr. ;
thence along the said Ezells line to Saban Stafford's line; thence along
said Stafford's line to Hicks' line; thence along Hicks' line to the
BEGINNING, and the reversion and reversions, remainder and
remainders, right estate, benefit, claim, demand of, in or to the same or
any part thereof TO HAVE AND TO HOLD to him the said John Stogner
his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns forever and the said John
Ezell for himself and his heirs and assigns will warrant and forever
defend the said tract of land from all persons whatsoever, to the only use
and behoof of him, the said John Stogner to him and his heirs and
assigns forever. In witness the said John Ezell hath hereunto set his
hand and seal the Day and Year above written.
Signed, sealed & Delivered John Ezell
in the presence of
Wm. Robinson, John Ladd, Saban Wright
Jordan Mabry, Samuel Lark
March the twenty eight day one thousand seven hundred and sixty eight;
Memorandum that quiet and peaceable possession was this day had and
taken of the within mentioned land and premises of the within named
John Ezell to the within named John Stogner According to the terms and
efect of the within written deed.
John Ezell
Same witnesses as above.
At a Court for Mecklenburg County the twelfth day of September 1768.
This indenture and Memorandum of Livery and Seizen was endorsed
and acknowledged by John Ezell Sr., party thereto and ordered be
recorded.
5. 3/9/1772: John Ezell, Jr. and Martha, his wife to John Stogner. Book 3,
Page 317-318.
This deed is important to Ezell researchers in that it names the wife of
John Ezell, Jr. as Martha.
It also brings up another question. This John, Jr. has also been named
as the John Ezell who married Elizabeth Adams, and was the father of
another Benjamin, born in 1748-49 as shown in the Albemarle Parish
Register. Could it be that he married Elizabeth Adams first, and Martha is
his second wife. Could his son Benjamin have been named after his
brother Benjamin. It does prove one thing... This John and Martha and or
Elizabeth, "CANNOT" be the father of Benjamin, of Brunswick Co., who
is the father of Wyatt M.; Buckner, William, Davis and Sally. Buckner was
signing deeds as witness in the 1770's, meaning he was full grown then.
The Benjamin born in 1748-49 could not have produced children old
enough to sign deeds and wills. With roughly 18-20 years to a
generation, Buckner would have to have 18-20 years old not until 1885
to 1888.
Notice too, that Hannah, the wife of John Sr. no longer appears on his
deeds as she did in the Brunswick County deeds.
This Indenture, made this seventeenth day of October in the eleventh
year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third by the grace of
God of Great Britain, France and Ireland King and the year of our Lord
1771 Between John Ezell, Jr. of Mecklenburg County, planter, of the one
part and John Stogner of the aforesaid County of the other part:
Witnesseth that the said John Ezell for and in consideration of the sum of
twenty five pounds of good and lawful money of Virginia to him in hand
paid by the said John Stogner before the sealing and delivery of these
presents, hath bargained, sold, alienated and confirmed and by these
presents doth bargain, sell, alien and confirm unto the said John Stogner
a certain tract or parcel of land lying in Mecklenburg County containing by
estimation two hundred and forty acres, be the same more or less and
bounded as follows: BEGINNING at William Ezell's corner tree; thence
along said William Ezell's line to the old road; thence along the old Road
to the head of Race Paths; thence along the Race Paths to a red oak to
John Ezell Sr. line; thence along said John Ezell's line to the Spring
Branch; thence up the Spring Branch to the Old Road; thence up the Old
Road to John Bugg's line; thence along said Buggs' line to Benjamin
Ezell's line; thence along said line to John Stogner's line; thence along
said line to Saban Stafford's line; thence along said line to the
BEGINNING, and the revision and revisions, remainder and remainders
and right estate, benefit of, claim, or demand of, in, or, to the same in
any part thereof; TO HAVE AND TO HOLD to him the said John Stogner,
his heirs, assigns, administrators forever and the said John Ezell, Jr. for
himself and his heirs and assigns will warrant and forever defend the
said tract or parcel of land from all forever, whatsoever to his only use
and behoof of his the said John Stogner, to his and his heirs and assigns
forever in Witness whereof the said John Ezell, Jr., hath herewith set his
hand and seal the day and year above written:
Signed, sealed and Delivered
in the presence of: John Ezell, Jr.
John Bugg,
William Crutchfield, Saban Mathis
MEMORANDUM: that quiet and peaceable possession are this day had
and taken of the within mentioned land and premises of the within named
John Ezell to the within named John Stogner___________to the intent
and effect of the within written deed.
John Bugg
Wm. Crutchfield John Ezell, Jr.
Saban Mathis
At a court held for Mecklenburg County on Monday, the 9th day
of______1771 this indenture and memorandum and seizen endorsed
was acknowledged by the said John Ezell, a party thereto, and Martha,
his wife, she having been first privately examined as the law requires and
Ordered to be recorded...
6. 4/11/1772: John Ezell Jr., Saban Stafford and John Stogner Jr. to
Lewis Parham. Deed Book 3, Page 395. 159 acres
This Indenture made this 11th day of April, one thousand Seven hundred
and Seventy Two BETWEEN Saban Stafford, John Ezell Jr. and John
Stogner of the County of Mecklenburg of the one part and Lewis Parham
of the County of Mecklenburg of the other part: WITNESSETH that the
said Stafford, Ezell and John Stogner Jr., for and in consideration of the
sum of Twenty Five Pounds Current money of Virginia to them in hand
paid by the said Lewis Parham, the receipt whereof they doth hereby
acknowledge, hath given, granted, bargained, sold, aliened, enforced
and confirmed and by these presents doth give, grant, bargain, sell,
enforse and confirm unto the said Lewis Parham and to his heirs and
assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the
County of Mecklenburg and bounded as follows:
BEGINNING at the said Road on the North prong of Stith's Creek;
thence up the said Creek as it meanders to a corner white oak; thence
South to a red oak corner tree East to a black jack on the head of Lick
Branch; thence Northeast to a white oak saplin; thence west to the Main
Road; thence along the said road to a corner white oak of WILLIAM
EZELLS; thence down the Little Fork of Taylor's Creek to a
forked_______; thence up a branch of said creek to a red oak; thence a
new line betwixt William Robinson and said Stafford to a white oak;
thence along the same to the Beginning. containing one hundred and
sixty nine acres, be the same more or less, Together with all ______,
orchards, fences, waterways, woods, profits, commodities, advantages,
and their appurtenances whatsoever to the same belonging to or in any
wise appertaining; TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforesaid tract or parcel
of land together with the afore recited premises and any part and parcel
thereof with their and every of their appurtenances unto the said Lewis
Parham, their heirs and assigns forever to the only proper use and
behoof of the said Lewis Parham, his heirs and assigns forever and the
said Stafford, Ezell Jr., and Stogner Jr. for them and their heirs do
covenant and agree with the said Lewis Parham, his heirs and assigns
that they the said Stafford, Ezell Jr. and Stogner, to their heirs the above
mentioned land and premises with their and every of their appurtenances
with the said Lewis Parham, his heirs, executors, administrators and
assigns against them the said Stafford, Ezell Jr. and Stogner Jr., their
Executors, and assigns against all persons whatsoever shall and will
warrant and defend . In witness whereof, the said Stafford, Ezell Jr. and
Stogner Jr. hath hereunto set their hands and seals this day and year
first above written.
Signed, Sealed and Delivered
in the presence of: Laban Stafford
John Mabry John Ezell, Jr.
William Dorean John Stogner, Jr.
John Lucas
NOTE: Rebecca Watson and 5 brothers sell to Ephfriam Mabry 373
acres bounded by Ezells on Flat Creek. 12/14/1772
NOTE; John Lucas (witness to above deed (6) sells to Wm. Jeffries 116
ac. Witnessed by EDWARD EZELL 5/10/1773
NOTE: John Stogner sells to Neavel Gee 440 acres bounded by
Benjamin Ezell, Hicks, Parham, William Ezell and John Ezell, Sr..
NOTE: George Vaughan sells to Isham Davis 50 acres on Taylor's Creek
adjoining John Ezell, Walker, Kirk and Moon. 9/8/1777
7. 12/12/1776 also 10/13/1777 : John Ezell and Martha, his wife, and
James and Susanna Connell of Anson County, North Carolina to John
Harper of Dinwiddie County for 110 pounds, 207 acres in Mecklenburg
County and bounded by the forks of the Road near Bowen's Shop,
thence to Burton, Merrimoon, the Sawscaffold Branch, James Williams,
Howell Pennington, William Drumwright, Birds Old Road. Deed Book 5,
page 105 and 106.
Signed John and Martha Ezell and James and Susanna Connell:
Witnessed by
Drumwright and Pace.
The entire first page of this deed is unreadable and the summary was
taken from Mecklenburg Co. Deeds, 1777 - 1799.
James and Susanna Connell in this deed own this land together with
John and Martha. I saw at one time the name of an Ezell girl who
married a Connell but can't find it in my marriage records.
8. 4/13/1778: William Ezell, and wife, Jean, sell to Henry Pennington,
300 acres. Deed Book 5, Page 228-229. This 300 acres and a deed
thereto can be found in Lunenburg Co., later Mecklenburg. See
following: the actual deed from Lunenburg Co must be ordered from the
Library of Virginia. Family History Center only has the following
summary. same land recorded both counties.
Lunenburg County Deed Book 9, pages 335-337,12, Sept. 1763: John
Ezell to William Ezell, both of Lunenburg County, 5 pounds, 300 acres;
Lunenburg Co. on Little Creek, at Taylors Road. Witt: Saml Marshall Jr.;
William Robison, William Boin. Recorded 8 Dec. 1763 Sig: John Ezell
This Indenture, made this twenty-fourth day of February in he year of our
Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy eight, Between William
Ezell, and Jean, his wife of the county of Mecklenburg of the one part
and Henry Pennington of the county aforesaid of the other part.
WITNESSETH, that the said William and Jean for and in consideration of
the sum of one hundred and fifty pounds current money of Virginia to
them in hand paid by the said Henry Pennington, the receipt whereof we
the said William Ezell and Jean Ezell doth hereby acknowledge hath
given, bargained, and sold and by these presents doth give, grant,
bargain and sell unto the said Henry Pennington, his heirs and assigns
for one a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county of
Mecklenburg and containing by estimation three hundred acres, be the
same more or less BEGINNING at a corner white oak on the North
Prong of Taylor's Creek; thence up the creek to the head as it meanders
; thence along a line of marked trees at the Road; thence up Taylor's
Road to a corner black jack tree; thence along Naval Gee's line to a
corner red Oak; thence along Gee's line to a corner red oak, thence
along John Ezell's line to the beginning, and being a tract or parcel of
land conveyed to the said William Ezell by a deed from John Ezell,
together with all the houses, woods, waters and all other the
appurtenances thereto belonging or in anywise appertaining---TO HAVE
AND TO HOLD the said land and appurtenances unto the said Henry
Pennington, his heirs and assigns forever, and they the said William
Ezell, and Jean, his wife, doth for themselves and their heirs and assigns
doth covenant and agree with the said Henry Pennington that he the said
William Ezell and Jean, his wife and their heirs the above granted land
and premises unto the said Henry Pennington, his heirs and assigns
forever against all persons, shall and will covenant and forever defend:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Said William Ezell and Jean, his wife, hath
hereunto set their hand and seals the day and year above written.
Signed, sealed and Delivered
in the presence of: William Ezell
Balaam Jones, Wm. Bowen, Wm. Drumwright Jean Ezell
Wm. Neale, William Ladd
At a Court held for Mecklenburg County the 13th day of April, 1778, this
indenture and the memorandum endorsed was proved by the oaths of
William Drumwright, Balaam Jones, William Bowen, Witnesses thereto
and ordered to be recorded. S. John Brown
At a Court held for Mecklenburg County the 14th day of September,
1778, Jean Ezell, wife of William Ezell personally appeared in Court and
having been privately examined absolutely relinquished her right of
dower in the above conveyed by this indenture.
S. John Brown, Clk of Court
NOTE: 6/5/1778: Austin Willis of Halifax Co. NC sells 400 acres in
Lunenburg Co. (Now Mecklenburg Co.) to John Ballard Jr. on Tamms
Fork, and bounded by Benjamin Ezell and John Bugg. This is land that
Willis purchased from John Ezell 12/5/1761 in Lunenburg Co.
9. 8/14/1779: Benjamin Ezell to Robert Nance; Deed Book 5, page 491-
492. 500 acres.
Most of Benjamin's land was in Brunswick County and then Lunenburg
Co. This may have been an early land grant, for I could never find
Benjamin having bought this parcel, nor could I find it in the land grants.
This is also the first time that Benjamin's son, Buckner Ezell, shows up in
Mecklenburg County. Most of his land was covered in Brunswick Co.
Deeds. Buckner has shown up on various deeds and wills as a witness
prior to this.
This indenture, made the fourteenth day of August in the year of our Lord
one thousand seven hundred and seventy nine between Benjamin Ezell
of the county of Brunswick of the one part and Robert Nance of the
county aforesaid of the other part: Witnesseth that the said Benjamin
Ezell for and in consideration of eight hundred pounds current money of
Virginia to him in hand paid by the said Robert Nance, the receipt
whereof he doth hereby acknowledge hath given, sold, aliened and
confirmed and by these presents doth give, grant, bargain, alien,
enforce, and confirm forever, one certain tract and parcel of land
containing five hundred acres, be the same more or less, lying and being
in the County of Mecklenburg and bounded in the following manner:
BEGINNING at a corner red oak tree of John Bugg's and Naval Gee's;
from thence abounding by the said Gee's to a white oak corner tree by
the branch; thence abounding by the said line to a red oak corner tree
upon James Hicks' land and from thence abounded by a new line of
John Buggs' to a white oak corner tree of John Ballards line; thence
along the said Ballard line to a white oak and thence to a small red oak
to Buggs' line and thence to a giant poplar on the said Buggs' line
meandering up Taylor's Creek; thence crossing the creek and thence to
the corner red oak and to the BEGINNING. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD
the aforementioned tract or parcel of land together with all the houses,
orchards, gardens, fences, water, water courses, ways, woods, and
woods profits, commodities, advantages and other appurtenances--
whatsoever to the same belonging or in anywise appertaining to the
aforesaid tract or parcel of land together with all the aforementioned
premises and any part and parcel thereof with their and every of theirs
unto the said Robert Nance, his heirs and assigns forever. To the only
use and behoof of the said Robert Nance, his heirs and assigns forever
and the said Benjamin Ezell for himself, his heirs, executors and
administrators doth covenant and agree to and with the said Robert
Nance, his heirs and assigns that the said Benjamin Ezell, his heirs for
the above mentioned lands and premises with their and every of their
appurtenances with the said Robert Nance, his heirs and assigns--
against the said Benjamin Ezell, his heirs, and against all other persons
whatsoever shall and will warrant and forever by these presents defend.
In Witness whereof, the said Benjamin Ezell hath hereunto set his hand
and seal the day and year above written.
Signed, sealed and delivered
in presence of: Benjamin Ezell
Chislon Curtis
George Hicks
William Ezell, son of Benjamin
Buckner Ezell, son of Benjamin
MEMORANDUM that on the fourteenth day of August one thousand
seven hundred and seventy nine quiet and peaceable possession of the
within mentioned lands and tenements was had and taken by the within
named Benjamin Ezell and by him was delivered unto the within Robert
Nance according to the ______ form and effect of the within written
deed.
Wit: Curtis, Hicks, Wm. Ezell, Buckner Ezell s. Benjamin Ezell
Recorded 10/1/1779 by Benjamin Ezell The children of Benjamin Ezell,
Sr. and his wife Sarah, follow: From his will 1825.
Wyatt M. m. Tabitha Thrower 1/21/1786
Buckner m. Elizabeth Birchett 1/21/1786 married same date.
William M. An Elizabeth (Possibly Elizabeth (Betsy Bailey 9/14/1796)
Davis m. Nancy Davis 12/22/1794
Sally (Sarah) m. James Standley 1/25/1796
10. 7/16/1782: John Ezell, Sr. to grandson Gilliam Ezell, one Negro girl.
Deed Book 6, Page 215
This deed is important to Ezell researchers, especially those working on
John's line. This establishes his grandson Gilliam and the marriage of his
son William (Bill) to Sarah Gilliam. This is also why I couldn't figure out
who the "Jean" was in previous notes and deeds. In addition, LEWIS
EZELL is a Witness. This Lewis is also John's son. ---and not the son of
a Benjamin who was b. 1780...
Know all men by these presents that I, John Ezell ,of the County of
Mecklenburg have Bargained, sold and delivered unto my Grandson,
Gilliam Ezell, one Negro girl named Nancy for value received by me
John Ezell and do hereby warrant and forever Defend this Negro unto
the said Gilliam Ezell, his heirs and assigns forever from any Claim of
any person or persons Whatever. In Witness whereof I here unto set my
hand and seal this 16th of July 1782.
Signed, sealed and delivered
in the presence of: John Ezell
Robert Connell (Connell again)
Stephen Strange (Emily F. Ezell m. Owen Strange.)
LEWIS EZELL
At a court held for Mecklenburg County the 9th day of December 1782
This Bill of Sale was proved by the oath of Lewis Ezell, a witness, and
ordered to be recorded.
This Lewis Ezell is the son of John, brother to Benjamin .
NOTE; 11/11/1782: Josiah Floyd sells 243 acres adjoining the lands of
George Ezell. I cannot place this George, nor the below mentioned
Michael. A George, James, and Michael were listed in Lunenburg Co.
Tax lists for several years during the years from 1749 thru 1764. The
area later became Mecklenburg Co. Joseph, another suspected son of
John Sr. is also listed. He died in 1791 in Brunswick Co.
I have a suspicion that perhaps that the above named Michael, James,
and George may be the sons of Lewis, the son of John Sr.
11. 3/10/1783: Michael Ezell to Jabez Northington, 100 acres: See above
note. Book 6, page 231.
This Indenture, made this tenth Day of March in the year of our Lord one
thousand Seven Hundred and eighty three BETWEEN Michael Ezell of
the county of Mecklenburg and Jabez Northington of the same county
WITNESSETH that the said Michael Ezell for and in consideration of the
sum of five shillings to him in hand paid by the said Northington, the
receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath granted, bargained, and
sold and by these presents doth grant, bargain and sell unto the said
Jabez Northington, in his actual Seizen and Possession now being by
virtue of a Bargain and Sale to him thereof made by the said Michael
Ezell by Indenture bearing date the day before the date of these presents
and by the force of the statute for transferring_________into possession
and to his heirs and assigns forever, one certain tract or parcel of land
containing one hundred acres, be the same more or less situated and
lying and being in the County of Mecklenburg and bounded as follows:
(to wit) BEGINNING at a corner Hickory on Winfield's line; thence up the
said line to a line of marked trees to the said Northington's line to a
corner black oak, the same being granted to Robert Connell by letters of
Patent bearing date at Williamsburg the third day of July, 1752. to have
and to hold the said tract or parcel of land as aforesaid unto the said
Jabez Northington and to his heirs and executors, the above named
Michael Ezell and his heirs and executors, my title or interest in or to the
said tract or parcel of land granted unto the said Jabez Northington, his
heirs and assigns forever to the only use and behoof of him the said
Jabez Northington and to his heirs and assigns forever. In Witness
whereof I hereunto set our hands and seals the day and date above
mentioned.
Michael Ezell
MEMORANDUM: ____Day of March, one thousand seven hundred and
eighty three that quiet and peaceable possession this day has been
taken of the within mentioned land and premises of the said Michael
Ezell to the within named Northington according to the form and effects
of the within written deed.
Michael Ezell
At a Court held for Mecklenburg County the 10th day of March, 1783
This Indenture and memorandum endorsed was Acknowledged by
Michael Ezell, a party thereto to be recorded and SARAH EZELL, the
wife of the said Michael personally appeared in Court and being prively
examined and entirely relinquished her right of dower in the Estate
conveyed by this Indenture.
S. John Brown
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NOTE: 5/28/1784: Jabez Northington sells 60 ac. to Chappell adjoining
Winkfield and Avens Creek. WITNESS: Lewis Ezell
NOTE; 1/4/1785: Jabez Northington sells 600 acres to John Northington
on Avens Creek; land purchased from John Brown adjoining land of
Josiah Floyd, Connell and Chappell. WITNESSES: George Melone.
Martha Davis, (mother of Nancy Davis who later married Buckner Ezell,
the son of Benjamin) married Josiah Floyd after her husband Wm. Davis
died.
NOTE; 1/25/1785: Avery Connell sells 60 acres to Jabez Northington,
land that did belong to MICHAEL EZELL.
NOTE: 3/12/1785: John Harris sells 125 acres to Mial Wall: WITNESS;
Lewis Ezell.
11-A: 3/27/1788: William Ezell buys 121 acres from James Nipper: Deed
Book 7, page 390-92.
This Indenture, made the twenty seventh day of March in the year of our
Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty eight between James
Nipper of the County of Mecklenburg of the one part and William Ezell of
the County aforesaid of the other part: Witnesseth that the said James
Nipper for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and twenty
one pounds Current money of Virginia, to him in hand paid by the said
William Ezell, the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge, hath
given, granted, bargained and sold, aliened, enforced and confirmed
and by these presents doth give, grant, bargain, alien, enforce and
confirm unto the said William Ezell and to his heirs and assigns forever
one certain tract or parcel of land containing by estimation one hundred
and twenty one acres, be the same more or less lying and being in the
County of Mecklenburg and bounded in the following manner.
BEGINNING at a corner pine of John Nipper's on Robert Hudson's line;
thence along the said Hudson's line North 69 degrees West fifty five
poles to a Maple; thence down the said Creek South thirty seven
degrees West twenty poles to the Mouth of James Smith's Branch;
thence up the said branch one hundred and twenty two poles to a white
oak; thence North twenty five degrees west twelve poles to a pine;
thenceforth two degrees west thirty four poles to a sweet oak on
Thomas Booth's line; thence on Booth's line North sixty nine degrees
east one hundred and four poles to a red oak on Benjamin Walkers line;
thence along the said Walker line South seventy degrees east sixty two
poles to a red oak on Charles Floyd's line; thence Floyd's line South
eighteen degrees east sixteen poles to a white oak; thence South
seventy five degrees east eighteen poles to a corner hickory on John
Nipper's line; thence on the said Nipper's line South eleven degrees west
one hundred and twenty eight poles to the BEGINNING pine being part
of a tract granted to the said James Nipper by his father to have and to
hold the aforesaid tract or parcel of land together with all the houses,
orchards, gardens, fences, waters, watercourses, profits, commodities
and advantages and other appurtenances whatsoever to the same
belonging or anywise appertaining to the aforesaid tract or parcel of land
together with the aforesited premises and every part and parcel thereof
with their and every of their appurtenances unto the said William Ezell,
his heirs and assigns forever to the only use and behoof of the said
William Ezell and to his heirs and assigns forever he the said James
Nipper for himself, his heirs, executors and administrators doth covenant
and agree to and with the said William Ezell, his heirs and assigns that
he the said James Nipper, his heirs the above mentioned land and
premises with their and every of their appurtenances unto the said
William Ezell, his heirs against him the said James Nipper, his heirs and
against all other persons whatsoever shall and will warrant and forever
by these presents defend: In witness whereof, the said James Nipper
hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written.
Signed, sealed and delivered
in the presence of James Nipper
Thomas Webb
Alddias Webb
DAVIS EZELL
NOTE; Davis Ezell, witness signed above, is the first time I have found
him on deeds. He is the son of Benjamin, of John 1707, and a brother to
the above William.
Davis Ezell married Nancy Davis, daughter of William and Martha Davis.
Martha Davis married Josiah Floyd after husband's death.
At a Court held for Mecklenburg County the 13th day of April, 1789.
This Indenture, was acknowledged by James Nipper, a party thereto and
ordered to be recorded and Halley Nipper, wife of the said James
personally appeared in Court and being privily examined voluntarily
relinquished her right of dower in the estate conveyed by the said
Indenture.
Teste: John Brown
11B. 4/11/1796: William Ezell, son of Benjamin, buys from Ephriam
Hudson, 100 acres. Book 9, page 49-50. A Rebecca Ezell married a
John Hudson in Mecklenburg County 3/26/1794.
This Indenture, made this 11th day of April in the year of our Lord one
thousand seven hundred and ninety six and the twentieth year of the
commonwealth Between Ephfriam Hudson of the County of Mecklenburg
of the one part and William Ezell of the county aforesaid of the other part,
Witnesseth that the said Ephfriam Hudson for and in consideration of the
sum of four hundred pounds current money of Virginia to him in hand
paid by the said William Ezell, the receipt whereof he doth hereby
acknowledge hath given, granted, sold, aliened and enforced and
confirmed and by these presents doth give, grant, bargain, alien, enforce
and confirm unto the said William Ezell and to his heirs and assigns
forever, one certain tract or parcel of land containing one hundred acres
by survey, lying and being in the county aforesaid and bounded in the
following manner: BEGINNING at William Hudson's hickory on Benjamin
Hudsons line; thence North 16 degrees East 66 poles to a corner red oak
on the Harrison's line; thence North 68 degrees along said Harrison's
line to Nippers corner; thence the same course along Nippers line to a
corner pine on the said Ezell line; thence along the said course on Ezell's
line to a corner maple on a small branch two hundred and thirteen poles;
thence down the said Branch as it meanders to Hicks' Creek; thence
down the said Creek as it meanders to a corner ash on William Hudson's
line; thence a new line South 79 degrees East to the BEGINNING
HICKORY, it being part of a tract of land belonging to Robert Hudson,
deceased, granted to the said Ephfriam Hudson by will of his father: TO
HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforesaid tract or parcel of land together with
all the houses, orchards, fences, water, water courses, ways, woods,
profits, advantages and their appurtenances whatsoever to the same
belonging or in anywise appertaining to the aforesaid tract or parcel of
land , together with the afore recited premises unto the said William
Ezell, his heirs and assigns forever, to the only use and behoof of the
said Ezell, his heirs and assigns and the said Ephfriam Hudson doth
warrant and will forever defend the aforesaid tract of land to the above
named William Ezell and to his heirs from all claims or claims
whatsoever, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Ephfriam Hudson hath
hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written.
Signed, sealed and delivered
in the presence of Ephfriam Hudson
Josiah Floyd (m. Martha Davis, mother of Nancy, after death of Wm.
Davis)
Martha Davis's dau. Nancy m. Davis Ezell, son of Benj. and bro. to
William
Nancy Walker
MEMORANDUM: That on the twenty fifth day of December, one
thousand seven hundred and ninety six, quiet and peaceable possession
of the within delivered land and tenement, is to be taken by the within
mentioned William Ezell and granted and delivered by the within
mentioned Ephfriam Hudson as witness my hand this 17th day of April, d
1796.
Witness: Josiah Floyd, Nancy Walker S. Ephfriam Hudson
11-C. 3/1/1791: John Ezell to Randolph Davis, 100 acres on Taylor's
Creek. Deed Book 18, page 214.
NOTE; This Deed was not recorded until 3/20/1820. It appears that it
might have been a 30 year loan, from 1791 to 1820. It was signed by
John Ezell---nothing to distinguish between Jr. or Sr. I think that by this
time this deed was written, only John Jr., was living. By the time this
deed was actually recorded, both Johns were deceased, but perhaps not
in 1791. There was no activity by either John Sr. or John Jr. after this
deed written in 1791. See also Deed # 20, the same as this, except that
it has the following note: At a Court for Meck. Co. this 20th day of Mar.
1820: This Indenture was presented in Court---and for reasons
appearing to the court the same is admitted to Record.
This Indenture made this 1st day of February, 1791, between John Ezell
of the county of Mecklenburg of the one part and Randolph Davis of the
said county of the other part WITNESSETH that the said Ezell for and in
consideration of the sum of 120 pounds current money of Virginia to him
in hand paid by the said Davis hath granted, bargained, sold, and
delivered and by these presents doth grant, bargain, sell and deliver unto
the said Randolph Davis, his heirs forever one certain tract or parcel of
land lying and being in the county aforesaid. Beginning at a corner pine
on Bufors Creek; thence down the said creek to a black gum on the said
creek: thence along Jesse Opling's line to a corner post oak; thence to
the North Prong of Taylor's Creek to a chestnut; thence down the said
North Prong to a corner Red Oak; thence up Taylor's Creek to a red oak
on John Bugg's line; thence along his line to the beginning; TO HAVE
AND TO HOLD the aforesaid tract or parcel of land containing by
estimation one hundred acres, to be the same more or less together with
all singular the appurtenances with all water and water courses, woods,
and underwoods and every singular the appurtenances thereunto
belonging to
him the said Davis, his heirs forever and the aforesaid tract of land, he
the said Ezell doth warrant and forever defend to the said Randolph
Davis, his heirs and assigns forever against the claim or claims and
demands of any person or persons whatsoever. In Witness Whereof, he
the said Ezell hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day
and year above written.
Signed, Sealed and Delivered:
in the presence of John Ezell
Kirby Cook, Thomas Marriott,
Matt Speed, Davis Bowen, Jr.
At a Court held for Mecklenburg County the 20th day of March, 1820.
This Indenture was presented in Court---and for reasons appearing to
the Court,
the same is admitted to Record.
12. 2/20/1804: William Ezell sells 221 acres to Gordon Rideout. This
deed, as many others for Ezells is for land in the same general area
bought and sold by the Ezells in Mecklenburg, and owned by familiar --
i.e. Davis, Nipper, Webb. Hudson, etc. closely tied to the Ezells. All of
this land is on or close to Taylor's Creek which is also in Lunenburg,
Brunswick and Mecklenburg. The relationships continue and many of the
families are intermarried---all the way back to the original Timothy who
had Nathaniel Harrison as a witness to the settlement of his will.
This Indenture, made this 20th day of February in the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and four BETWEEN William Ezell of the
County of Mecklenburg of the one part and Gordon Rideout of the county
aforesaid of the other part; WITNESSETH that the said William Ezell for
and in consideration of the sum of two hundred and seventy pounds
lawful money of Virginia, to him in hand paid by the said Gordon Rideout,
the receipt hereof he hath hereby acknowledged, hath given, granted,
bargained, sold, aliened, enforced and confirmed unto the said Gordon
Rideout and his heirs and assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of
land containing by estimation two hundred and twenty one acres be the
same more or less, lying and being in the County aforesaid and bounded
as following: BEGINNING at William Hudson's line on the Creek
(Taylor's) ; thence along the said Hudson's line to William Bradmon's
line; thence along the said Bradmon's line to John Nipper's line; thence
along the said Nipper's line to James Davis' line; thence along the said
Davis' line to Lewis Griggs' line; thence along the said Griggs' line to
Harper (sic) Booth's line; thence along said Booth's line to Thomas
Webb's line; thence along the said Webb's line to the BEGINNING; TO
HAVE AND TO HOLD, the aforesaid tract and parcel of land, together
with all the houses, orchards, gardens, fences, water, water courses
ways,woods, underwoods, profits, commodities, advantages and
appurtenances whatever to the same belonging or in anywise
appertaining to the aforesaid tract or parcel of land together with the
aforesaid premises to the said Gordon Rideout, his heirs and assigns
forever and the said William Ezell for himself, his heirs---doth covenant
and agree to and with the said Gordon Rideout, his heirs---that the said
Ezell do hereby agree to defend the right and title of the above
mentioned land and premises unto the above mentioned Gordon
Rideout. AS WITNESS my hand the day and year first above written.
Signed, sealed and delivered
in the presence of:Lewis Grigg William Ezell
J. Davis, Wilson Walker
At a Court held for Mecklenburg County the 9th day of April, 1804
The Indenture was acknowledged by William Ezell, a party thereto, and
ordered to be Recorded.
Wm. Baskerville, Clk of Court
12-A. 1/11/1804: William buys 671 acres from John R. Davis. Deed Book
12, pages 73-4. This William is the son of Benjamin, and also as in Deed
# 11-a and 12. He later becomes Mecklenburg County Commissioner---
and later, his son William T. becomes Commissioner. For reference to
some forthcoming deeds, I will list below the children of this William. At
the time of his death, his wife was named Elizabeth. Children follows,
according to his deed and marriage records.
Benjamin m. Elizabeth Walker 122/5/1814
William T. m. Susan A.
Robertson m. Rebecca Ann Northington, 3/20/1815 Robertson d. 1837
Rebecca m. William Dawes 12/19/1814
Elizabeth m. Samuel H. Walker 12/18/1815
This Indenture, made and entered into the eleventh day of January one
thousand eight hundred and four BETWEEN John R. Davis of the county
of SUSSEX, of the one part and William Ezell of the county of
Mecklenburg of the other part. WITNESSETH that the said Davis in
consideration of five hundred and seventy nine pounds sixteen shillings,
of lawful money of the Commonwealth to him in hand paid by the said
Ezell at and before the unsealing and Delivery of these presents Hath
Bargained and sold and by these presents doth bargain and sell unto the
said Ezell, his heirs and assigns a certain tract or parcel of land situate,
lying and being in the county of Mecklenburg bounded as follows, that is
to say, BEGINNING at a point where Aven's Creek and Flat Creek unite;
thence up Flat Creek as it meanders to the North of a small Dreans (sic)
in William Pool's line; thence up the said drain (sic) to the Rock Spring;
thence to a corner post oak in said Pool's line; thence along said Pool's
line to a post oak corner of Bremby (sic) Watson's on said Poole's line;
thence along said Watson's line to the head of a DREAN (Seems correct
spelling, but don't know what it means---maybe a gully sloping to the
creek; thence down the same until it falls into Aven's Creek; thence up
the same as it meanders to a marked corner white oak on said Creek
where said Watson's Path crosses said Creek; thence West course
along a new line of marked trees on said Davis' land to a small marked
shrub oak and Speed's line; thence along said Speed's line to the Flat
Rock Branch, being Robert's line; thence down the Flat Rock Branch as
it meanders_______ it ____________with Aven's Creek; thence down
said Aven's Creek TO THE BEGINNING, containing by estimation made
six hundred and seventy one acres, be the same more or less, together
with all and singular the appurtenances and the Revietion? and
Reversions, remainder and remainders yearly and other rents
______and profits thereof TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said tract or
parcel of land with the tenements hereto meant and all and singular other
the premises----before mentioned_____as_______to be bargained and
sold and every part and parcel thereof with every of their rights, titles and
appurtenances unto the said Ezell, his heirs and assigns forever and the
said Davis' for himself and his heirs the said tract or parcel of land with
all and singular the premises and appurtenances before mentioned unto
the said William Ezell, his heirs and assigns forever from the claim or
claims of him the said Davis and his heirs and of all and every other
person or persons whatsoever shall, will, and do warrant and forever
defend by these presents. In witness whereof the said Davis hath
hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written.
Signed, sealed and delivered
in the presence of John R. Davis
Wilson Walker, William Bennet, Wm. Poole
Edward Baskerville
Francis Ballard, S. Timmans
AT A COURT held for Mecklenburg County 9th day of April 1804.
This Indenture was proved by the oath of William Bennett and William
Poole Jr. witnesses thereto and at a Court held for the same County the
10th day of September following the said Indenture was further proved
by the oath of William Walker, another witness thereto, and ordered
recorded.
Teste: Wm. Baskerville, Clk Ct.
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