SHC00089
King and Queen County
King and Queen Co. - Records Concerning 18th Century Persons
Preface [King and Queen Co. - Records Concerning 18th Century Persons]
The records of King and Queen Co., VA, were completely destroyed in 1864.
This collection therefore is made up of fragments and scraps picked up here and there, from anyone at any place, who was kind enough to contribute any original material relating to 18th century King and Queen.
At first it seemed that one could but sigh and turn aside. But upon request my relatives and friends came nobly to my aid. My cousin Miss Elizabeth Hawes Ryland, 100 West Franklin St., Richmond, VA placed her collection at my disposal as did Dr. Garnett Ryland at the University of Richmond. Another cousin, Judge Francis Wyatt Smith, of “Smithfield”, King and Queen Co., gave me permission to make transcripts from his family papers. Among my friends, Mr. George Harrison Sanford King, of Fredericksburg, VA, most generously sent transcripts of the Corbin wills and other items from his collection and further obtained copies from the manuscript collection of Dr. Malcolm Hart Harris, of West Point, VA. Mrs. Martha Wolldroof Hiden of Newport News and Mrs. James Claiborne Pollard of Richmond, not only took me to various county seats but brought items from NC and other places. Miss Anne Waller Reddy, 1005 East Marshall St., Richmond, VA, has been most kind in contributing items as has been Mr. Andrew Lewis Riffe IV. Other relatives and friends have helped in every way. So now I have material for four of five volumes, and am actually somewhat embarrassed in not being able to include many interesting items in the first volume on King and Queen, particularly a list of Revolutionary services, by both men and women, contributed by Miss Reddy and a list of early printed items from Miss Ryland’s collection.
My effort has been to place the records of the older historic families, Braxton, Corbin, Beverley and Robinson first, but there is no such thing as order or form in any such collection as this. Where a vindictive war has been, we must be grateful for anything that is left.
Beverley Fleet, November 15th 1938.
[page 179 in book]
Contributed by Mrs. Martha Woodroof Hiden, Newport News, VA. Fairfax C. Rec. W.B. B, page 245. Will of John x Ferguson of Truro Par., dated 30 Oct 1760, proved 10 Jan 1761. To my grandson Josiah Ferguson only son of my eldest son John, all the land in St. Stephens Par. King and Queen Co., bequeathed by my father to be divided between my three brothers, James, Joshua and Joseph as tenants for life, by which means I became entitled to this land as eldest son and heir to my father, and two of my brothers being now dead. To son Joshua, to daughter Mary Coffer.
[page 194 in book]
Justices of the Peace of Colonial VA. 1757-1775.
The exact purpose for which these lists were made is unknown. The original manuscript found in the VA State Treasurer’s office, has been deposited in the Department of Archives, VA State Library, Richmond, VA. Complete lists for all the counties appearing in the manuscript have been published, see Bulletin of the VA State Library, Vol. XIV. April, July 1921, Numbers 2.3.
According to the act of Assembly of 1662 (Hening II, 69) the names ar “of the most able, honest and judicious persons of the county”. The lists for King and Queen Co. are:
[page 195 in book]
Essex Co., VA, Records. Court Order Book No. 14, page 38. Original at Tappahannock, VA. “Philoman Bird and als against Ann Smith and Als, Petition for a Road”. August Court 1744. “Be it Remembered that on Tuesday the twenty first day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and forty four came Philoman Bird Thomas Starke Jos: Farguson Henry Eastham Henry Coleman Jun’r and Henry Coleman Sen'r William Walton Henry Gresham Thomas Watts Thos Carlton Wm Good Edwd Carlton Geo Gresham Wm McDuff John Row Ambrose Gresham Arthur Watts Edwd: Watts John Holcombes Con: Smith Rob't Armis'd Bird John Hemingway John Hayerton Saml Smith Ge Richards Wm Phelps Jos Rogers and produce in the court of the said County then and there their Certain Petition which follows in these words Essex County S'c't [Scilicet - To-wit]. To the Worshipful Court &c The Humble petition at the Subscribers Living on the south side of the Draggon Swamp in King and Queen County sheweth that they having Erected Bridges and a causeway over the said Draggon Swamp very convenient for themselves and the Publick to pass too and From Rapahanock and Mattipony Rivers But more Especially For those in KING &: QUEEN near the said Bridge in carring their Tobacco to Boulware's Warehouse not being above three or four miles to the said Warehouse whereas now they are for want of this convenient way forced to carry their Tobacco and other Comodltys to Matapony River from ten to near thirteen miles Therefore Ya'r petitioners humbly pray that they may have a Road Laid off from the said Bridge into the Wlddow Smiths Roleing Road thence down to the said Warehouse and they as in duty bound shall pray &c x. x x and Now Ann Smith appearing with her Petition subscribed as Follows to wit "Joshua Boughton Charles Sanders James Medley Senr Joseph Patterson Wm Philips John Vass John Boughton William Broocke John Massey John Madearas Thomas Broocke Tho’s Henry Broocke Thos Newbill Nicho: Smith Junr. Sam'll Smith Henry Crutcher John Young John Dunn Peter Broocke Jas Medley Nath'l Pendleton and produced into Court her certain Petition against the aforesaid Petition which follows in these words "Essex to wit, Whereas a bridge is now building over the Dragon Swamp by Philomon Byrd Gent [sic] which we are Apprehensive is Intended by him to be made a Charge upon the Inhabitants when finished, as also a road over the said bridge As we believe the sd Bridge will be of very little use to the county and Very Burthensome to us We humbly pray that no order be granted by the above County Court for confirming the sd bridge, or a Road over the same. x x x". and thereupon It was the same day by the Court ordered that William Daingerfield William Roane Isaac Scandrett and Thomas Edmondson Junr, Gentlemen or any three or them do View the said way and Report to the next Court the Conveniences or Inconveniences the Road Petitioned for may be &c to the Publick or any Private Persons x x x Persuant to an order of x x Court x x the 21st day of August A D and 1744, wee the subscribers did go to the Cause way mentioned x x which Causeway as well as the Bridges wee are of Oppinion is not sufficient for wheel carriages to pass over with Safety; By the voice of the People present, wee understand the water frequently Flowed one foot higher than any of the Bridges there erected which are about one foot higher than the Causeway. We believe it would be convenient for the neighbors on both sides x x to have a Road Laid off. If the Bridges and Causeway was made sufficient to pass over x x x It x a Road should be laid off x x It will run through the middle of the Widow Smiths Plantation and will no doubt be very Prejudicial to her, as it will Lay open her plantation, which is now (by the help of Natural Bounds) easily enclosed. Mr Bird offered to take a Road or Bridle way where She would Lay it off her self, Provided she would doe it in such a manner as he could Possibly pass to Mr Heards Line, where there is a Lain kept Between the plantation of the sd Smith and Mr Heards, which Runeth to Mrs. Smiths Roling Road. Upon that we went along the swamp and through the woods from the Causeway to Mr Heards Line which was about three Quarters of a mile, and wee are of Oppinion a road might be cleared without destroying any Valuable Timber. Given under our hands this 18th day of Sept’r 1744. Wm Daingerfield Isaac Scandrett Thos Edmondson Jr and the same was continued till the next (Court)".
February Court 1744. Case continued.
March Court 1744. Case continued.
April Court 1744. Case continued.
May Court, 1744. "x x having heard Both Parties thereon are of Opinion that x x the advantage the Publick will Reap x x will be far more considerable than the Disadvantage can be to the said Ann Smith or any other Person. It is therefore Ordered by the Court that the Road as Before mentioned Ought to be Established according to the Petition at the said Philomon Bird and others" "FROM WHICH JUDGMENT the said Ann Smith appealed to the VIII th day of the Next General Court and the said Ann Smith together with Alexander Parker Gentleman her Security Acknowledged their Bond to prosecute the same".
[pages 228-229 in book]
Declaration of the Inhabitants of King and Queen Co. 1701/2. Great Britain. Public Record Office, London. Colonial Office 5. Volume 1312 - Part II.. To His Most Sacred Majesty William the third by the Grace of God of England, Scotland, ffrance and Ireland King Defender of the faith &c'a. The Humble Address of your Maj'ties Justices of the peace, High Sheriff Malitia Officers and other your Maj’ties Leigh people Inhabitants of the County of King and Queen in Virginia. May it please your Majestie. Our remote distance not favering us So Early as your Maj'ties Loyall Subjects of England and Several other your Kingdomes and Dominions yett now we heartily and sincerely beg leave to Congratulate your Maj’ties Sate return to England, with our hearty thanks to Almighty God for so great a Blessing and wish there had been no other Occation for this present Address but to have given your Maj'tie the Repeated Assurances of our fidility and zeal for the Safety and Prosperity of your Sacred person and Governm't. But the acco't we have received of the late Strange proceedings of the ffrench King in unduly taking upon himself to Set up the pretended prince of Wales for King of England, Scotland and Ireland, as it gives us a Just Indignation at the great Injury and Indignity Offered to Your Maj'tie - So we think it our Duty upon this Occation to give your Maj'tie fresh Assurances of our Steady Loyalty, w'ch no such pretences or Attempts Shall ever alter. We are too Sencible (Great S'r) of our late Danger of Popery and Arbitrary power, and of the great goodness of God in delivering us by advancing your Maj'tie to the throne, to be So Unthankfull to God, and so ungratefull to our Deliverer to Court new Dangers and do Unaminously resolve to the utmost of our Capacities and Abilities to Venter our lives and ffortunes in defence of your Maj'ties Just Right, to this your great Colony and Dominion and shall ever pray for your Maj'ties long life and Reign over us.
Wm Leigh Col Tho Paullin Major James Taylor Capt
Richd Gregory Capt John Walker Capt Henry Madison
Henry ffox Wm Bird
Justices
John Waller Sherrif Rich’d Johns Samuel Hinton
Tho Withy Dep Sher John Dunkley Robert Johns
John Pigg Sam’ll Clayton Arthur Johns
Tho Claiborne Wm Roy
William Jones Capt Law: Orrill Leaf’t ffrancis Griggs Cor
W Claiborne Capt Wm Orrill Lt John Collier Ensigne
Geo Braxton (1701) Capt Sam'l Cradock Lejf't John Giles Ensigne
Tho West Capt Robt Farish Leif’t Sam’l Norment
'Tho Pettit Capt James Wood Leif't William Lacey Corn’t
Tho: Spencer Capt James ffarrgrson Lt Abraham Willson Corn’t
John Wyatt Lef't John ffox Lieu't John Sholl Ensigne
Robt Bird Lieu't Robert Napier Leu't John Richards Corn’t
Rich'd Wyatt Lt William Collins Corn't ffrancis Hill Corn’t
Tho Perry Lt Daniell Miets Corn't John Downer Ensigne
Richard Roy Left T Walker Corn't
Recorded in the Secretaries office E Jenings March 12 1701/2. [Note: This address of the early inhabitants of King and Queen interests me greatly. The sour William was about to pass to his reward in heaven, which was not as handsome as this would indicate. This document bristles with sword point in defense of the faith as represented by His Most Sacred Majesty. The old French king would doubtless have trembled on his throne had he only known of the varied assortment of lieutenants to be found in King and Queen. The signatures on such papers always leave some room for uncertainty. Many of our ancestors had mastered the sword, but not yet that tricky little the pen, and had to have others sign for them. Often the others just signed for them anyway, which at one period gave rise to great scandal. Whoever attempted Ferguson was all but wrecked in a sea of letters, but finally accomplished it. The early Virginians could beat off the Indians, but rarely won a victory when came to spelling a Scottish name. Here I doubt the name Johns, personally thinking these gentlemen just more Jones. Also I question the name John Dunkley, and haven't an idea what it really was. Perhaps the old pronunciation of some name we know well. B. F. Should be 'that tricky little instrument the pen' - no more than I have that tricky little instrument the typewriter. B. F.]
[pages 249-250 in book]
The Bible of Joseph Ryland of Essex Co. 1740-1822. Now, July 1st 1939, in the collection of Dr. Garnett Ryland, University of Richmond, VA. London. Printed by Thomas Baskett, Printer to the King’s most -cellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett MDCCLXI
[NOTE: this is in the King and Queen Co. section but it says Essex Co.]
Page 2 of entries: Jael Farguson the Daughter of John and Sarah Farguson the wife of Tho’s Ryland was borne January the 7 1741.
Page 4 of entries: Elizabeth Ferguson Daughter of John and Sarah Ferguson wife of Jo’s: Ryland was Born feb’y 19th [worn away] -2
[Note: Joseph Ryland was of Essex Co., and living close to the King and Queen Co. line, was of that community. And was, of course, ancestor of the innumerable King and Queen and University of Richmond Rylands. He was the first of this family in VA. B.F. Note No. 2: Within the last few days I visited the site of the home of Joseph Ryland. It is nowhere, about 2 ½ miles beyond Minor, VA, a place even less than its name indicates. The present house, with quaint woodwork, was built and lived in by the Longest family and now deserted. The Ryland graveyard, in the field to the right, between the house and barns, has been ploughed over many times, so that no sign remains of the family excepting the name of the run to the back - Ryland’s Run. We picked up, half buried in the earth, an old hand wrought hinge, a yard or more long, perhaps made by the old Rylands, perhaps not. B.F.]
[pages 274-275 in book]
Militia. 1703. Great Britain. Public Record Office, London. Colonial Office 5. Volume 1313.33 XI. “An Abstract of all the Militia within Her Majestys Colony and Dominion of Virginia according to the Muster Rolls of the several Countys, taken, and returned pursuant to an Order of Council bearing the date the 17th of June 1703”. All Counties of this date listed. Includes:
King and Queen Co.
Field Officers names
Rich’d Gregory Coll’o
James Taylor Lt. Coll’o
Wm Byrd Major
Captains names No. of Comm & non com officers Soldiers
John Wyatt 8 33 Horse
Jno Leigh 8 30 Horse
Robt Byrd 6 41 Horse
Geo: Braxton 11 49 Dragoons
Rich’d Anderson 11 33 Dragoons
Tho: Petit 9 38 Dragoons
Ja: Ferguson 8 88 Foot
Wm Orrill Lieut 10 66 Foot
Ja: Wood Lt 8 71 Foot
[page 317 in book]
Note: this to all who attempt to collect items where official records have been destroyed, as in case of King and Queen Co. There is, with some patient effort, more to be had than you think. I do wish I could withdraw those four King and Queen collections now released and scattered over the country. Rearrange the material. Land Records, Wills, Vital Statistics, Church, Military, Legal, Civil, etc. But having been so delighted to obtain anything at all for King and Queen and fearful my notes would but become pavestones in the streets of Hell, as many others have, I released them as quickly as I could. Now I wish I had not. Behold my disorder and consequent mortification. So to those who would collect records from the VA counties of Gloucester, Dinwiddie, New Kent, James City, Hanover, Charles City and others burned in the wars - be patient. You will be amazed at the interesting material that will come from unexpected sources. But please DO make it available. Even better my own disorder than not at all.
Beverley Fleet, 2 Apr 1942
[page 327 in book]
Will of Mrs. Amy Baker 1744. Essex Co., VA. Will Book No. 7, page 335. Will of Amy Baker of So. Farnham Parish, Essex Co., dated 4 Apr 1744. Probated 18 Jun 1745. Includes “all the Rest Residue and Remainder of my Estate whatsoever that is not already Bequeathed or Given Away I give and Bequeath to Be Equally Divided Between my seven Children Vizt John Gatewood, Thomas Gatewood, Henry Gatewood, James Gatewood, Francis Arnold [sic] Amy Scott and Sarah Ferguson”. Refers to granddaughter Amy Gatewood daughter of my son James Gatewood. Refers to granddaughter Ann Gatewood daughter of my son James Gatewood. Refers to grandson Benja. Gatewood son of my son James Gatewood. Refers to grandson James Gatewood son of my son James Gatewood. To Katherine Gatewood “the widow of my son William Gatewood one gold ring of twenty shillings price”. To granddaughter Amy daughter of son John Gatewood. Exors: sons Thomas and James Gatewood. Wit: Thomas Barker, Mary x Anderson.
[page 330 in book]
Will of Flurry Starke 1753. Williamsburg Wills, page 53. Flurry Starke of St. Stephens Parish, King and Queen Co., 22 Mar 1753. 12 Jun 1753. Wife Ann. Jane daughter of Henry Coleman. Sally daughter of John Phelps. Brothers William and Philemon Starke. Exors wife and brother William. Wit: Henry Coleman, Joseph Ferguson, John Phelps.
[pages 331-332 in book]
Will of John Gatewood 1762. Records of Essex Co., Tappahannock, VA. Wills No. 12. 1762-1775. page 33. In the Name of God Amen I John Gatewood of the County of Essex being sick and weak of Body but of sound and perfect Sense and memory therefore calling to mind the uncertainty of this transitory Life do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following Viz't Imprimis I give and bequeath all the Tract of Land whereon I now Live together with that part I have Conveyed to my son John by a Deed of Gift, To be equally divided between my two sons John and Chaney and their Heirs for ever and my will and desire is that my son Chaneys part should include my mansion House and Plantation provided if my said son John should refuse to give up the part before mentioned convey'd to him by Deed of Gift to equally be divided as aforesaid that then I give to my son Chaney two thirds of the remaining part of the said Tract as above mentioned to him and his heirs forever Item I give all the Residue of my Estate of what nature or denomination so ever to be Equally divided between my beloved wife and my Children John. Phillip and Chaney and their Heirs for ever Item I Constitute my beloved wife Frances Gatewood and my son John Gatewood Executors of this my Last Will and Testament In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Eleventh day of September 1762 John Gatewood [seaI]. Signed Sealed Published and declared by the said John Gatewood as his Last will and Testament in presence of us John Upshaw, Caleb Hines. Probated 21 Mar 1763.
Will of 'Thomas Bridgforth 1763. Records of Essex Co., Tappahannock, VA. Wills No. 12. 1762-1775. page 147. Thomas Bridgforth of St. Ann's Parish, Essex Co., VA. Dated 25 Apr 1763. Probated 19 Nov 1764. All lands in Essex County "to my Cousin Thomas Bridgforth", 6 slaves, etc. "Item I leave my Lands in King and Queen County to be sold and the money arising from such sale to be applied to Charitable uses in the Parish of St Ann's at the Decretion of my Executors". Bequests to "my Sister Sarah Ferguson". Bequests to Benjamin Bridgforth. Bequests to Mary Anderson. Bequests to Mrs Hannah Edmondson. Residue of estate to be div. equally betw. Robert Farguson, Titus Farguson, Jael Ferguson, Peley [Polly?] Ferguson, Ann Martin, Joice Lumpkin and Elizabeth Ferguson. Exors. Mr. John Rowzee, Mr. Robert Brooke and John Smelt. Signed 'Ihomas Bridgeforth (LS). Wit: Jere'h Boswell, Alex'r Anderson, Benj'a Edmondson. [Note: Rev. John Smelt of St Anns Parish. His will No. 12, page 178. For memo concerning estate of Thomas Bridgforth see next entry.]
Memo Concerning the Fstate of Thomas Bridgforth. Essex Co. Records. Tappahannock, VA. Will Book 12. 1762-1775, page 208. Pursuant to an Order of Essex County Court bearing date the 17th Day of December 1764 we the subscribers being first sworn hath appraised the Estate of Thomas Bridgf'orth as followeth in the County of King and Queen.
To 6 sheep at 7/ to a parsel of fodder at £1.10 3. 12. 0
To 1 Grindstone at 6/ to 2 hogs at £1 1. 6. 0
To 4 Sows and 1 Shoat at £2 to 13 pigs at 1/6 3. 6.
To 3 old Cyder Casks 6 3 to 1 Cask of Cyder 18 to 2 old tubs 2.6 1. 6. 9
9. 10. 9
Essex County february the 28th 1765 then appraised the Estate of Thomas Bridgforth dec'd in the hands of Titus Farguson as follows
To fore Cows and Yearlings at 10/ per each 8. 0. 0
To one Sow 15/ and five shotes £9.5 2. 0. 0
To 80 Ells of Brown Linen at 1/ per Ell 4. 0. 0
23. 10. 9
George Gresham, Edmund Byne, Robt Lumpkin.
At a Court held for Essex Co. at Tappahannock on the 16th day of September 1765 This Inventory and appraisement of the Estate of Thomas Bridgforth dec’d (in King and Queen) was this Day returned and Ordered to be recorded. Teste John Lee jun Clk.
[page 339 in book]
Will of John Ferguson 1769. Records of Essex Co., Tappahannock, VA. Will Book 12, 1762-1773, page 382. Will of John Ferguson of Essex Co., dated 22 Apr 1769, probated 16 Apr 1770. Refers to wife Sarah, to son Josephall, to son James, to son Thomas, to son Benjamin, to daughter Anne Jones, to son in law and daughter Joseph and Elizabeth Ryland, to son in law and daughter Thomas and Jail Ryland, to son in law and daughter Benj. and Katherine Haile and their children, to daughter Amy Garnett, to daughter Sarah Grigging [name also appears in will as Griffin], to granddaughter Sarah Younger, to son in law Tandy Dix, to grandson John Younger. Exors. Wife Sarah, friend Mr. Joseph Burnett and son in law Thomas Ryland. Wit: Hugh Wilson, John Croxton, James Wilson, Wm. Roane.
[page 353 in book]
Will of Vincent W. Faucett 1815. Williamsburg Wills, page 24. Will of Vincent W. Faucett of Middlesex Co. 23 Sep 1815. 25 Dec 1815. Nephew James son of Thos. Ferguson in King and Queen Co. Niece Elizabeth Wood daughter of John Wood. Niece Frances Ball. Exors: Thos. G. Crittenden, Thos. Ferguson Sr. Witt: Sarah C. Crittenden, Martha C. Lewis, Henrietta Ferrell.
[page 403 in book]
Land Patents 1691-1699. The following are abstracts of the first land patents issued in the name of King and Queen Co. It is evident that there must have been a well established community before the county was ever created as such. This also makes it evident that the original patents for what is now much of King and Queen were issued for Charles River, then York, and later New Kent. Further, I believe some of these patents were issued as of Gloucester. If my strength holds out I shall endeavor to identify these patents. Two attempts have already been made to do this, but unfortunately I do not know the gentlemen who did this work, which has never been published. Unquestionably they would assist in making this data available if only requested to do so. In case I may never accomplish this identification the following memo may assist future searchers.
1. For King and Queen lands prior to 1691 examine patents for York, New Kent and possibly Gloucester.
2. Include all lands as appearing northeast of Mattaponi River.
3. Include all lands as bordering on the following creeks and swamps which appear on Fry and Jefferson’s map. Askamancock, Aquintonocco, Hartquin, Tuckahoe. It might be remarried that Col. Joshua Fry knew this section well, his wife Mrs. Mary (Micou) Hill having considerable holdings here.
4. Also from other land patents. Whorecock (Horecock) Swamp. To North of Poropotank. The Dragon Swamp.
5. And of course the patents of all persons whose names appear as owning land on the boundaries of established King and Queen patents.
6. Do not overlook the fact that a Grant and a Patent are not absolutely the same thing.
Beverley Fleet
[page 418 in book]
Essex Co. Deed Book No. 24, 1745-1749, page 351. Deed. 16 Aug 1749. John Boughan of Essex Co., planter, and Cary his wife sell Hon. John Robinson, Esqr., for £24.24.6, 23 acres in Essex Co., etc. Marginal note dated 1 Oct 1750 says the original deed was delivered to Edm’d Pendleton. The deed was witnessed by Edm’d Pendleton, Rich’d Hodges and John Farguson.
[page 420 in book]
Deed Book 25, Essex Co., VA, page 289. “Essex County Sct. The Deposition of John Farguson William Smith Senr and Daniel Dailey aged forty years” regarding certain lots in Tappahannock. Sworn 20th Nov 1751. This entry as shown in quotation marks and does not state which of the three was 40 years old.
[page 421 in book]
Deed Book 26, Essex Co., VA, page 287. Deposition. 4 Jul 1753. John Farguson aged 68 years swears as above.
[pages 456-457 in book]
Amelia Co. Transactions
Records of Amelia Co., VA, Amelia Courthouse, VA.
[page 456 in book]
Deed Book 1, page 181, Deed, 18 May 1739. Matthew Talbot of Amelia Co. sells Richard Anderson of King and Queen Co. for £35, Current money of VA, 400 acres on N side of Flat Creek in Amelia Co. Adjoins land of Robert Ferguson, Wm Evans, Benj Hubbard. This land being part of a tract of 1020 acres granted said Talbot 10 Jun 1737. Signed Matthew Talbot. Wit: John Burton, Cha. Anderson, Fra’s Anderson. Rec. 20 Jul 1739.
[page 457 in book]
Deed Book 1, page 472, Lease and Release, 25 and 26 Oct 1742. James Farguson of the Parish of St. Stephens in the County of King and Queen sells John Bridgeforth of the same Parish and County, for £2.20.6 Current money of VA, to him in hand paid, 600 acres in Amelia Co., being part of a patent of 1200 acres granted to James Farguson 12 March 1739/40 and adjoining “the long branch” near Hurricane Swamp. Signed James Farguson. Wit: Charles Irby, Abrah’m x Cocke, John x Leverd. Rec. 18 Mar 1742/3.