Granville County NC 
(formed 1746 from Edgecomb - originally Glasgow)


Abstracts of the Early Deeds of Granville  NC 1746-1765 compiled 
by: Zae Hargett Gwynn
Deed Book A
May 18, 1750 - Robert Green of Surry Co., Virginia to John Murfey, 
eldest son of John Murphey the elder, a deed of gift of 300 acres of 
land in Granville Co., NC on N side of Tarr River with John Merfey 
the elder and his wife, Frances Merfey, for their lifetimes, then to 
the eldest son, John Merfey.  Wits: Thomas Bobbitt, Hollom Sturdivant, 
William Bridges.

May 18, 1750 - Robert Green of Surry Co., VA gave to William Merfey of 
Granville Co. NC for love, etc. 100 acres on NE side of Tarr River.  
Wts:  Thomas Bobbitt, Hollam Sturdivant, William Bridges.  (Note:  
William probable grandson of Robert Green)

Deed Book E
1761/1762 four entries reflecting Simon Murph(e)y as witness.

Deed Book F
February 1, 1763 - James Sandland to Joseph Murfi for 75 pounds, 475 acres 
on Richland and Smiths Creeks (lines of Wade, Benton and Willis).  Wits: 
Solomon Fuller, Nimrod Mitchell.

1762 - Simon Murphy witness to conveyance from Thomas Ray to Gabrill Ray.

Deed Book G
May 5, 1764 - Waugh Darnell to Joshua Ellis for 15 pds, 300 acres on Hawtree 
Creek at Pace's and Walker's lines.  Wits:  John Hicks, William Murphy.  
Signed by Waugh and Mary Darnell.

May 9, 1764 - Thomas Fussell to William Weaver for 25 pounds, 150 acres on 
S side of Sandy Creek. Wits: William Hobbs and John Murphee.



Abstracts of the Wills and Estate Records of Granville Co. NC 1746-1808 
by: Zae Hargett Gwinn
30 Mar 1790 - Mortgage - Britton Fuller to Roland Bryant, household furniture 
and two horses.  Wts: Henry Fuller, Samuel Fuller, John Fuller, Joshua Bell.

13 Mar 1789 - Samuel Walker, Rowland Bryant, Jonathan Kittrell, Jr. and 
Charles R. Eaton, appointed by court to divide lands of Sarah Harris between 
Jesse and Solomon Harris, heirs at law of Sarah Harris and William Penn.

24 Apr 1775 - Memo of goods and money lent to Rowland Bryant by Capt. Jonathan 
Kittrell as guardian.

22 May 1789 - John B. Smith of Prince Edward Co. VA appoints John Young of 
Granville Co. NC, attorney to collect that due him.  Wts:  Alexa. Murphy, 
Betsy Smith, Mary Smith.

19 Sep 1800 - proved Nov Court 1800 - Samuel Smith, Jr. wills to wife, Mary 
Smith, six negroes for her lifetime and their increase, and she may dispose 
of them as she wish to my children and grandchildren and if fails to do so 
in her life, then they are to be divided to the children later; to son Samuel 
. . . to daughter, Jenny Murphy, three negroes and their increase and at her 
death, to her children . . . Exrs: my wife, Mary Smith, sons, James Webb Smith, 
William Smith and Maurice Smith (my grandson Smith Murphy is to have a mare colt).  
Wts: Henry and Milley Pattillo (Rev. Henry Pattillo).

20 Jul 1803 - proved Aug. Court 1803 - John M. Pattway wills to his married 
sisters . . . to my friend William Murphy my chest of carpenter's and joiner's 
tools with condition that he has no account against me and that he will give 
to Joshua Mabry at the expiration of his apprenticeship 100 dollars worth of 
carpenter and joiner tools . . . Exrs: William Hunt, William Blackwell, and 
they to collect what due me and pay my debts as well from this estate.  Wts: 
Fanny A. Taylor, Jane Mitchell, Lucy Lewis.

Nov. Term 1807 - Richard Inge, William Murphy, Edmund Taylor, F.N.W. Burton, 
William Hawkins to view and value property in Williamsborough NC - Feb. Court 
1808 - the proprietors' names were given . . .



Some Granville Marriages:
Alexander Murphey to Jenney Smith on 28 Mar 1797.  Maurice Smith, bm.  Jas. Smith, wit.
Daniel Murphy to Holly Traylor on 04 Jan 1831.  D.J. Cardwell, bm.  Step. K. Sneed, wit.
John G. Murphey to Tabitha Bryant on 18 Apr 1807.  John M. Peace, bm.  W.M. Sneed, wit.
William Murphey to Mary Inge on 17 May 1804.  Wm. Blackwell, bm.  Step. Sneed, wit.







3/29/02 - from the files of:	Granville NC
Beverly Cunningham White