In 1584 Sir Walter Raleigh sent Philip Amadas and Arthur Barlowe in two ships to discover new lands. When they returned to England after exploring the coast of North Carolina, which they called Virginia in honor of Queen Elizabeth, they took two Indians and many products of the country. In 1585 a second voyage was made to Virginia [North Carolina] by Sir Richard Grenville for Sir Walter Raliegh.
In 1586 Sir Walter Raleigh sent a third expedition to Virginia for the relief of the colonists left there on the last voyage. But on reaching Virginia, it was found that they had departed. In 1587 Sir Walter Raleigh sent 3 ships under John White, whom he appointed governor, with 150 persons to settle in Virginia, arriving at Roanoke Island. It wasn't until 1607 that the first permanent English settlement in the New World was made, that being Jamestown, Virginia.
In 1663 Charles II granted to eight lords proprietors the charter for Carolina, even though people had already permanently settled in the Albemarle section of what is now North Carolina. Explorations and Attempted Settlements of Carolina by David Leroy Corbitt. LDS 908689.
John Morland born ca 1700, died 1766 Halifax Co., NC. Married Dorothy Unknown. May be son of Matthew Moreland and Ann Wright of York Co., VA.
Dec. 20, 1748 John Mooreland received a 300 acre land grant in Edgecombe Co., NC. The Granville District of NC 1748-1763 Abstracts of Land Grants, page 102.
March 25, 1749 Edgecombe Co. John Moreland received a 420 acre land grant. Ibid, page 99.
1750 John Moorland bought a 224 acre plantation in Halifax Co. Halifax Co. Deeds Vol. 6, page 333 LDS 317044.
1753 John Moreland received a 600 acre land grant in Edgecombe Co.
1754 John and Dorothy Moorland of Edgecombe Co., NC sold 800 acres in Halifax Co., NC. Halifax Co., NC Deeds Vol. 4 page 55. LDS 317043.
1761 John Moreland gave to daughter Martha Moreland 222 acres in Halifax Co. Halifax Co., NC Deeds Vol. 7 page 328. LDS 317044.
1761 John Moreland sold 278 acres in Halifax Co. to Edward Moreland. Halifax Co. Deeds Vol. 8 page 6 LDS 317045.
1766 John Moreland, Halifax Co. Will mentions Edward, William, Francis, Jane and Mary. Halifax Co. Will Book I, page 206. LDS 19084.
Children of John Moreland:
1. Edward Morland, born ca 1727 York Co., VA, died 1806 Halifax Co., NC. Married Fanny Unknown.
2. William Morland, born ca 1729 York Co., VA, died 1816 Surry Co., NC. Said to have married Nancy Kimbrough.
3. Francis Morland, born ca 1731 York Co., VA
4. Jane Morland born Sept. 23, 1725 Bristol Parish, York Co., VA. Bristol Parish Registers LDS 30625.
5. Mary Morland born ca 1735 York Co., VA.
6. Martha Morland. Born Sept. 12, 1740 Bristol Parish, York Co., VA. Bristol Parish Registers LDS 30625.
Generation 2
1. Edward Morland [son of John Morland and Dorothy] born ca 1727 York Co., VA, died 1806 Halifax Co., NC. Married Fanny Unknown.
1782 Edward Moreland, Halifax Co., NC 600 acres, 3 horses, 5 cattle.
1783 Edward Moreland bought 22 acres in Halifax Co. Halifax Co. Deed Book 14 page 678. LDS 317047.
1783 Edward Moreland on Halifax Co. tax list.
1784 Edward Moreland 397 acres 1 free person, Halifax Co., NC
1785 Edward Moreland 222 acres 2 free, Halifax Co., NC
1786 Edward Moulan 2 free, 1 black, 111 acres, Halifax Co., NC
1788 Edward Moreland 111 acres 1 free 1 black, Halifax Co., NC
1790 Halifax Co., NC Census
Edward Moreland
1 white male 16+
1 white male -16
2 white females
1 other free person
2 slaves
1796 Edward Moreland purchased land in Halifax Co., NC Halifax Co. Deed Book 17, page 889. LDS 317048.
1800 Halifax Co., NC Census page 328
Edward Moreland listed.
1802 Edward Mooreland summoned by Constable 225 acres 1 free, Halifax Co.
1803 Edward Moorland sold 100 acres Halifax Co. Halifax Co. Deed Book 19, page 74. LDS 317049.
1806 Edward Moreland, Halifax Co. Will mentions wife, Fanny and Sally Heathneck. LDS 19085.
1806 Fanny Moreland sold 120 acres in Halifax Co. where Edward Moreland formerly lived. Halifax Co., NC Deed Book Vol. 21 page 143. LDS 317050.
Child of Edward Morland:
7. Barlett Moreland born ca 1760. Said to be son of Edward, but I haven't found proof yet.
2. William Morland [son of John Morland and Dorothy] born ca 1729 York Co., VA, died 1816 Surry Co., NC. Said to have married Nancy Kimbrough.
1800 William Mooreland of Surry Co. executor to will of John Lynch.
1800 William Moreland executor to will of Alexander Douglass, Surry Co.
1806 William Moreland, Sr. bought 140 acres in Surry Co., NC. Surry Co. Deed Book L. page 240. LDS 344623.
1816 John Moreland, James Moreland, Thomas Hollinson, George Sweate, Jacob Douchit and Francis Moreland heirs at law of William Moreland, deceased of Surry Co. Surry Co. Deed Book N page 284. LDS 344623.
Children of William Moreland:
8. Joseph Morland, born ca 1771, died 1818 Surry Co., NC Married Sarah Thornton, May 17, 1797 Surry Co., NC.
9. Francis Morland. Born ca 1776.
10. John Morland born ca 1778.
11. James Morland born ca 1780.
12. Elizabeth Morland born ca 1786; married George Sweat May 23, 1806 Surry Co.
13. Nancy Morland born ca 1783; married Thomas Hallaman May 30, 1803 Surry Co.
14. Polly Morland born ca 1788; married Jacob Douthit Nov. 26, 1808 Surry Co.
3. Francis Morland, [son of John Morland and Dorothy] born ca 1731 York Co., VA.
1793 Archibald Dunlop, admin. of Francis Moreland vs. John Finnie. Lib. of VA Reel 33, Surry Co. Orders, page 422.
Generation 3
7. Barlett Moreland [Said to be son of Edward and Fanny] born ca 1760, but I haven't found proof yet.
1782 Barret Moreland 1 horse Halifax Co., NC tax list.
1783 Barrett Moreland Sr. Halifax Co., NC tax list.
1784 Barret Moreland 100 acres 1 free person, Halifax Co. tax list.
1785 Barret Moreland 136 acres l free, Halifax Co. tax list.
1786 Bart Mooreland 1 free 1 black 111 acres, Halifax Co. tax list.
1788 Barlet Moreland 111 acres 1 free 1 black. Halifax Co. tax list.
1790 Barlet Mooreland 100 acres 1 free, Halifax Co. tax list.
1790 Halifax Co., NC Cenusus
Moreland, Barrot
2 white males 16+
3 white males under 16
3 white females
1795 and 1797 There is a Bart/Bartley Moreland on the Greene Co., GA tax lists with 100 acres. LDS 1018450
Child of Barlett Moreland, Sr.:
15. Bartlett Moreland, Jr.
8. Joseph Morland, [son of son of William Morland and Nancy Kimbrough] born ca 1771, died 1818 Surry Co., NC Married Sarah Thornton, May 17, 1797 Surry Co., NC.
June 15, 1818 Will of Joseph Moreland probated Surry Co. Mentions wife, Sarah, son Thomas. All my children [not named]. Thomas and Nancy Moreland witnesses. Surry Co. Will Book 3 page 137. LDS 19972.
Child of Joseph Morland:
16. Thomas born ca 1800
17. Joseph Moreland born ca 1804
11. James Morland [son of William Morland and Nancy Kimbrough] born ca 1780.
1810 James Moreland, Elizabeth Garner, George Garner and Starling Garner sold 85 acres in Surry Co. Surry Co., NC Deed Book N page 390. LDS 344623.
Descendants of Thomas Morland
Other North Carolina Records
NC Taxpayers 1679-1790
Chowan Co., NC
1721 John Moulton, Jr.
Dobbs Co., NC
1769 Thomas Molton
1779 John Molton
Orange Co., NC
Formed 1752 from Johnston, Bladen, and Granville Counties.
1779 Francis Moreland
1779 Thomas Moreland
Halifax Co., NC
Formed 1758 from Edgecombe Co.
1782 Edward Moreland 600 acres, 3 horses, 5 cattle.
1782 Barret Moreland 1 horse.
1783 Barrett Moreland, Jr.
1783 Barrett Moreland, Sr.
1783 Edward Moreland
1784 Barret Moreland 100 acres 1 free person.
1784 Edward Moreland 397 acres 1 free person
1785 Edward Moreland 222 acres 2 free.
1785 Barret Moreland 136 acres 1 free.
1786 Edward Moulan 2 free, 1 black 111 acres.
1786 Bart Mooreland 1 free 1 black 111 acres.
1788 Bartlet Moreland 111 acres 1 free 1 black.
1788 Edward Moreland 111 acres 1 free 1 black.
1790 Bartlet Mooreland 100 acres 1 free.
1802 Edward Mooreland "summoned by Constable" 225 acres 1 free.
Duplin County 1784-1787 Census
Molten, Abraham
4 white males under 21 and above 60
2 white females
5 blacks 12-50
7 blacks under 12 and above 50
Molten, John
1 white male 21-60
1 white male under 21 and above 60
5 white females
5 blacks 12-50
3 blacks under 12 and above 50
Surry County 1784-1787 Census
Formed 1771 from Rowan Co.
Modlin, Stephen
1 white male 21-60
4 white males under 21 and above 50
1 white female
1790 North Carolina Census
Halifax County
Moreland, Barrot
2 white males 16+
3 white males -16
3 white females
Moreland, Edward
1 white male 16+
1 white male -16
2 white females
1 other free person
2 slaves
Lincoln County
Formed 1779 from Tryon Co.
Moreland, Francis
1 white male 16+
4 slaves
Moreland, Francis
1 white male 16+
1 white male -16
1 white female
3 slaves
Orange County
Moreland, Francis
[no marks, just listed]
Guilford County
Formed 1771 from Rowan and Orange Counties.
Moreland, William
2 white males 16+
5 white males -16
5 white females
14 slaves
1800 North Carolina Census
Halifax Co., NC page 328
Edward Moreland listed but no marks
Orange Co., NC page 588
Francis Moreland
1 male 16-26
1 female 16-26
Abstract of North Carolina Wills
June 17, 1707 Will of Mary Coffine of Paqumans Precinct. Edmond Modlin executor.
Aug. 12 1712 Will of John Nicols of Sutons Creek. Hanah Modling witness.
Oct. 8, 1718 Will of John Kinse of Pequimons Precinct. Edward Maudlin witness.
Oct. 7, 1728 Abraham Moulin admr. of estate of Andrew Coskett. Abrahams Moulin Sr. and Abraham Moulin were buyers at the estate sale. [no county mentioned.
Nov. 22, 1728 Will of Richard Barfeild of Barte Precinct. Barshaba Molten, when she is married, mentioned.
June 1752 Will of Hannah Charles, widow of Perquimans Co. Mentions son Edward Moudlin, grandson John Moudlin; grand daughter Mary Moudlin, daughter of John.
North Carolina Marriage Indexes
April 4, 1797 Catharine Moreland m John Leak, Lincoln Co.
July 10, 1790 Denas [sic] Molin m Lydia Kays, Surry Co.
May 13, 1783 Elizabeth Moreland m Hezekiah Rhodes, Orange Co.
May 23, 1806 Elizabeth Moreland m George Sweat, Surry Co.
April 17, 1816 Frances Moreland m Rebecca Bean, Stokes Co.
Dec. 15, 1796 Gabriel Moreland m Sally Harding, Granville Co.
Jan. 8, 1785 Hazle Moreland m Hannah Willis Rowan Co.
March 28, 1804 Isaac Moreland m Betsy Ashley, Stokes Co.
Oct. 14, 1785 John Moreland m [no spouse named], Lincoln Co.
May 17, 1797 Joseph Moreland m Sarah Thornton, Surry Co.
Feb. 10, 1796 Margrett Moreland m George Hoffman, Stokes Co.
May 3, 1791 Nancy Moreland m William R. Sadler, Lincoln Co.
Dec. 7, 1802 Nancy Moreland m John Cabe, Orange Co.
May 30, 1803 Nancy Moreland m Thomas Hallaman, Surry Co.
Sept. 1, 1789 Phebe Moreland m Arthur Harp, Lincoln Co.
March 29, 1796 Phebe T. Moreland m Nathaniel Sadler, Lincoln Co.
Nov. 26, 1808 Polly Moreland m Jacob Douthit, Surry Co.
July 14, 1778 Sarah Moreland m Samuel Sullivan, Guilford Co.
Early North Carolina Land Records
1718 Elizabeth Molton, a widow bought land from William Reeves. [No county mentioned]Ray's Index and Digest to Hathaways, page 108.
Feb. 10, 1726 Daniel Moulton, mariner of New England Hampshire, makes bond with William Badham, merchant of Edenton.Early Records of NC Vol. III page 116.
April 20, 1728 Edenton. Inventory of Thomas Parris mentions Capt. Daniel Moulton.Ibid page 115.
1761 Francis Moreland received a 700-acre land grant in Halifax Co.
1762 Francis Moreland bought 300 acres. Halifax Co. Deeds Vol. 9 page 394. LDS 317045.
Nov. 25, 1771 Edmund Moland mentioned as bordering land granted to Robert Brown in Tryon.Colony of NC 1765-1775.
1786 Orange Co. Deed Book 4 page 265. William Moreland of Orange Co. sold 255 acres. LDS 19475.
1787 John Moreland of York Co., SC bought a 270 acre plantation. Halifax Co. Deeds Vol. 17 page 21. LDS 317048.
1788 John Moreland of Edgecomb Co., NC bought 626 acres in Halifax Co. Halifax Co. Deed Book 17 page 51. LDS 317048.
1792 Edward Moreland of Wake Co., NC sold 22 acres to John Moreland. This was part of a tract granted by patent to Edward. Halifax Co. Deeds Vol. 17 page 373. LDS 317048.
1795 John Moreland sold 303 acres. Halifax Co. Deeds Book 17 page 853. LDS 317048.
North Carolina Soldiers in the American Revolution
Roster of Soldiers from NC in the American Rev.
Absolom Moreland, private, Capt. Wm. Brinkley's Co. of the lst Reg. of NC.
Bartlett Moreland, Lt.
Bartlett Moreland, Pt. Montfort's Co.
Colonial Soldiers of the South 1732-1774
Edgecombe Co. Militia
John Moreland
Edward Moreland
Court Records
The following is an affidavit taken from CR073.325.8 at N.C. State Archives in Raleigh. It was filed in Orange County, NC, pursuant to a matter of debt.
"Dinwiddie County
"By virtue of the comission hereunto annexed to us and others directed, Francis Moreland personally appeared before us as a witness in a cause depending in Orange County North Carolina between the executors of John Heath, pltffs, assignee of James Greenway and Thomas Moreland, Dft; and the sd Frs MORELAND being first duly sworn deposeth and saith That he has a brother of the name of Thomas Moreland now resident as he believes in North Carolina; and that at the last time he was at his brothers house, abt one year ago last fall, he was living on the waters of New Hope as he told this Deponent and in Orange County as he believes. That his said brother was formerly an inhabitant of Dinwiddie County living in the neighborhood of Doct. James Greenway, who kept a store and it is highly probable as this Deponent thinks had dealings with the said Greenway. That his brother moved away from this county about eight or nine years ago to the best of his remembrance, ever since which he has resided in No Carolina as he believes. That this Deponent knows of no other Moreland of his brother's name. That, if now alive he is about sixty years of age, looks well and was pretty fat when this deponent last saw him. When living in Dinwiddie was fond of Liquor and talkative in his cups and further this deponent saith not.
Francis Moreland
Taken at Dinwiddie Court House the seventeenth day of April one thousand seven hundred and eighty six, being sworn to by the sd deponent as interlined above before
John Mitchell
William Watts"
Negative Research
Lincoln County
Grantors and Grantee Indexes LDS 19245, 19249
Index to Grants LDS 1760457
Granville County
Probate Index LDS 18968
Wake County
Will Index LDS 20021
Grantee and Grantor Indexes LDS 236283, 236201
Court Records LDS 20002
Marriage Bonds LDS 418152
Edgecomb County
Marriage Bonds LDS 296816
Wills LDS 1571218
Estate LDS 2070396, 1014868
Court Minutes LDS 6005784
Deed Index LDS 370235
Rowan County
Deed Indexes LDS 313506, 1760500
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