Pittsylvania VA (formed 1766 from Halifax) History of Pittsylvania County VA, by Clement Pg. 76-77. "In 1758 the General Assembly provided that the soldiers who had seen active service in the war should be paid. The following list of officers was given for Halifax, unfortunately the muster rolls were not preserved: (among others) Lt. Thomas Green; Nathaniel Terry, the balance of his pay for attending the militia and building three forts 29. Footnote to Terry: Nathaniel Terry was the son of Benjamin Terry whose will was dated 1760 and proven at Pittsylvania C.H. in 1771, naming sons Nathaniel, Benjamin, Peter, Joseph and Robert Terry: daughter Mary, Elizabeth and Sarah Terry; Lavinia King and Kezia Murphy; wife Elizabeth Irby (Terry) (note: this proves me wrong about saying Richard who married Kezia was son of Rev. Joseph Murphy, so must have been brother). (the will referred to above was not dated 1760 but 1769). Pg. 126-127. "The Separate Baptists believed in the immediate working of the spirit of God, and taught that those who earnestly sought god gave "evident tokens ofhis will." They spoke with deep feeling and strong gestures, and being deeply affected themselves, Semple says: "correspondent affections were felt by their pious hearers which were frequently expressed by tears, treblings, screams, and shouts and acclamations. *** And the people were astonished never having seen things in this wise." .... The first association was held in Jan 1760 at Shubal Steams church in NC, the Sandy River Meeting House, to which eight churchs sent delegates, two of which were in Virginia, the Dan River Church, represented by Samuel Harris and the Lunenburg County church represented by William Murphy. Samuel Harris of Pittsylvania County was the foremost man of Virginia in establishing the Baptist faith in this state and was so recognized and hed in high esteem. From 1771 until overcome by the frailties of age about 1790, Harris almost invariabley served as moderator of all meetings of the Association and general committees. When in 1774 it was decided that the church should have an apostolic head, Harris was chosen for the position and termed the "Apostle of Virginia". Samuel Harris was bom in Hanover Co., Jan 12, 1724. Semple said of him: "few men could boast more respectable parentage. When young he moved to Pittsylvania and as he advanced in age became a favorite with the people as well as with the rulers. He was appointed church warden (vestryman of the Established Church, Sheriff, ajustice of the peace, burgess for the County, Colonel ofthe militia, Captain of Mayo Fort and commissary for the fort and Army." His conversion to the Baptist faith is described by Semple: On one of his visits to the forts in his official capacity he rode up, splendidly attired in his military habit, as the people were collecting at a small house near Allen's Creek on the road leading from Booker's Ferry on Staunton River to Pittsylvania Courthouse (Peytonsburg's). 'What is to be done here, gentlemen?" said Harris. Preaching, Colonel" 'Who is to preach?' 'The Murphy boys, sir.' 'I believe I will stop and hear them" whereupon Harris dismounted." He was deeply affected by the preaching, and in great agony cast away sword and insignia of office. This probably occurred in 1757, for it was during the period of the French and Indian War; and he was baptized in 1758 by Elder Marshall. The following year, relinquishing all his wordly honors, he entered the ministry and gave himselfwholly to preaching. Harris devoted the first seven years of his labors to his own section and it was during these years that he with Dutton Lane and the Murphy boys carried the message through Henry, Patrick, Franklin and Bedford counties. These four counties became the Strawberry Association. About 1765 Harris widened his field and traveled extensively through Virginia and Carolina, exhorting the people and winning hosts of souls to the new faith. It is said "there is scarcely any place in Virginia in which he did not sow the Gospel seed." (more of this) Pg. 284-285. List of Land and Tithes Taken by Hugh Innes for Pittsylvania for 1767. William Murphy; Thomas Anderson & James Anderson, Benjamine Barten, Miller Dogget, Joshua Barton, David Barton, Isaac Barton. (the name Miller Dogget appears often with Murpheys, even in Missouri) Pg. 278-279. A List of Tithes Taken by Theop'l Lacy 10 June 1767 Richard Murphy and Bob Scott; Ambrose Haley and Ben Haley; Thomas Henderson, Edmond Hodges, Henry Bates, Isaac Bates, Henry Bates Jr, Mathew Steed & negro Samson. Pg. 284-285. List of Land and Tithes Taken by Hugh Innes for Pittsylvania for 1767. William Murphy; Thomas Anderson & James Anderson, Benjamine Barten, Miller Dogget, Joshua Barton, David Barton, Isaac Barton. Abstracts of Pittsylvania Wills 1767-1820, by Wills Pg. 3. 28 Dec. 1769. Pr: 26 Sept 1771. Benjamin Terry. of Camden Parish. Wife: Elizabeth Terry; so ns: Nathaniel, Benjamin, Peter, Joseph, Robert; Daughter Rozia Murphy (Kezia?), 2 negroes Harry and Phillis, to be divided at her decease between children she had by her former husband, James Scott and all the children she has or shall have by present husband, Richard Murphy. If Richard Murphy should not pay the children of James Scott what is or will be due them of their father's estate for which I am security for, it shall be paid out of the sale of the two negroes. Daughter Levinia Kind 2 negroes Abbey and Ivey during her natural life, then equally divided between her dau. Grace Terry and her children she has or may have by her husband Elijah King. To dau. Sarah Terry 3 negroes, old Jenny, Pompy, and Willey to her and her heirs. To dau. Elizabeth Buckingham 2 negroes Bailer and Melinder, not to be possessed until the death of my wife. To dau. Mary Terry 2 negros Cyner and Casshener, 1 side saddle, feather bed and furniture. Rest of estate to be sold and divided among all my children. Appoint wife Elizabeth Terry and sons Nathaniel and Benjamin as executors. William King. Benjamin (X) Terry. Wit. Theophilus Lacy, John King, William King. Pg. 62. Bk 2, pg. 47. Ragsdale from Murphey Murphy of Co. of Pittsylvania in Colony of Virginia of one part and William Ragsdale of Co. of Pittsylvania of other part ... for 40L ... that tract of land on Elkhorn Creek containing by estimation 200 acres being the same land said Richard Murphy purchased of Nathaniel Terry, Gent ... and was by said Nathaniel Terry by deed recorded in Court of County of Halifax conveyed to said Richard Murphy. Wit: R Williams, Jno. Wimbush, Theos. Lacey. S/Richard Deed, 22 Mar 1769 Nathaniel Terry, Gentl of Halifax Co of one part and James Murphey of Pittsylvania Co of other part ... for 20L current money of Virginia ... 173 acres it being part of a larger quantity granted to said Nathaniel Terry by patent ... in Leaks line thence by new dividing lines ... crossing the fork Branch of Elkhorn Creek ... in Glasscocks line along Leeks line.. crossing aforesd. Where on said James Murphey now lives be the same more or less. Wit: Isaac Read, Benj. Terry, Haynes Morgan, John Salmon. Rec: 28 Mar 1771. S/Nathaniel Terry (now it appears that Rev. Wm. Murphy I, Rev. Joseph, Richard, and James were all brothers). Pg. 156. Bk 3, p. 325 Ragsdale from Murphy Deds, 8 May in 13th, year of our reign George the third by grace of God Great Brittain France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith & c to Gideon Wright, Charles McHanally and Moses Martin Esqrs. Or any two of his majesty's Justices of the County of Surry.. whereas Richard Murphy by Indenture of Feoffment hath conveyed to William Ragsdale of Co. of Pittsylvania one certain tract of Land containing 200 acres and whereas Keziah, the wife of Richard, cannot conveniently travel to and from our said County Court of Pittsylvania . . . trusting to your faithful and provident circumspection in examining Keziah apart from her husband whether she freely relinquishes her right of dower. Will. Tunstall by virtue of above dedimus we have examined Keziah the wife of Richard Murphy apart from her husband . . .hereby certify did relinquish her right of dower. 12 Jul 1773. Gideon Wright; Charles McHanally; Moses Martin. Rec: 22 Jul 1773. Pg. 101. 2 April 1800; Pr. 21 July 1800. William Butcher, Sr. Wife: Jane, Sons: George, James, John, William, Isaac, dau. Lidda Butcher, dau. Elizabeth, Polly, Cassey Murphey, Phebe Davis, they have received their part. Youngest son, Benjamin. Wife Jane and son John executors. James Butcher and James Murphy, security for the executors. Pg. 122. 15 Dec. 1795. Pr: 15 April 1805. William Davis. Sister Lucy Davis, 100 acs where I now live, being part of a patent to John Graven, 25 Mar 1762, 3 84 acres more or less. Niece Ann Murphy, dau of my brother John Davis dec. 100 acres after death of my sister Lucy Davis. To hers of late brother John Davis, dec. the rest of the tract, excepting 4 acres. Four acres to the heirs of my deceased brother George Davis. To sister Lucy Davis, 100 acres joining the others granted to me, 360 acres total. To James Davis, son of John Davis, five pounds. To heirs of George Davis, dec. all the tract of land granted me, 360 acres but Lucy Davis to have free use of the 100 acres during her lifetime. Sister Lucy Davis, Nephew William Davis, son of dec. brother, George, executors. WilliamDavis. Wit: Wm. Burton, James Scoot, (Scott?) Wm. Scoot, Thomas Scoot, Levi Burton. Shadrack Boaz and John Murphy, security for Lucy Davis. Pg. 149. 25 Jan 1810. Pr: 19 Feb 1810. Lucy (Luscey) Davis. To Elizabeth Storde a nego named Cloey. To Thomas Murphy and William Davis, the rest of my property and appoint them executors. Luscey Davis. Wit: Susanner Patten, Patsey Casey, Thomas Casey, John Lewis, Jacob Norten. Pg. 134. 1 Nov. 1806. Pr: 16 Feb. 1807. Henry Foard to oldest son, John, son Jarrald Foard, Elisha Foard, wife, Frances Foard, daus. Elisabeth Asher, Fathy Shelton and Polly Haley. Dau Sarah Murphy the nego Edy in her possession. Son John to pay son William $50. Nad son Elisha to pay son, Thomas $50. Beverly Barksdale, Wm. Thomson, John Shelton, and Washington Thomson appt. as executors. Henry Foard. Wit: Gideon Ragland Sr, Gideon Ragland Jr. William Ragland. Thomas Shelton, Gideon Ragland and James Murphy security for William Thomson. Pg. 234. 22 April 1818 Pr. 15 May 1820. James Sands Sr. Sons James Sands Jr. Dau. Margaret Murphy; dau. Elizabeth Sands and Mary Sands. Son-in-law James Murphey, executor James Sands Sr. Pg. 212. Wm. Murphy and Lewis Murphy witnessed will of James Curry, 28 Jan 1809 Pr. 19 Oct. 1812 and 20 July 1818. Pg. 223. 15 Feb. 1819. Wm. Murphey, Wiatt, Brown, Josiah Morton, Robert Ritchett, Robert Gourley. Wit will of Arthur Goolsby. Pittsylvania Co. VA Deed Books 1, 2 & 3, by Payne Pg. 3. (DB 1, p.25) Barton from Jones. Deed, 21 Jul 1767 Robert Jones of one part and Benjamin Barton of other part For 20L lawful money of Virginia ... 50 acres on both sides Pigg River, north side Island Run Down Pigg River as it meanders to walnut on north side of the river. Wit: Wm. Murphy, Sarah Murphy, Jeremiah Poor. (this is definitely Rev. Wm. 1, so he had married Sarah by 21 July 1767) Pg. 3. (Bk 1, p. 27). Jones Jr. from Jones Sr. 21 July 1767 Robert Jones Sr. of Halifax Co. in colony of Va of one part and Robert Jones Jr. of same county and colony ... for 90L lawful money of Va... 150 acres more or less in Pittslyvania Co. on both sides of Pigg River. Wit. Wm. Murphy, Sarah Murphy, Jeremiah Poor Rec. 24 July 1767. Pg. 5. Bk. 1, p. 5). Stephens from Bellew Deed, 24 July 1767 Stephen Bellew and Ann his wife of one part and Joshua Stephens of other part, all of Pittsylvania County ... 60 acres on south side Banister River for 5L current money ... beginning at James Logans line ... mouth of Allens Creek ... along Murphys line. S/Stephen Bellew L.S. Ann Bellew L. S. Wit: Elisha Dyer, James (x) Hodges, Wellcom William Hodges. Memorandum signed by: Elisha Dyer, Edmond (x) Hodges, Welcom W. Hodges. Pg. 7. (Bk 1, p. 55) Hodges from Dyer Deed, 23 Jul 1767 Elisha Dyer and Amey his wife of Halifax Co of one part and Welcome William Hodges of Pittsylvania Co of other part ... 100 acres south side Banister River.. for 5L current money ... beginning at Stephen Bellews upper comer in Murphy's line on the River Hill. Wit; Stephen Bellew, Edmond (X) Hodges, Joshua (T) Stephens Pg. 17. Bk 1, p. 130. Murphy from Caldwell James Caldwell for 16L paid by James Murphy make over to said Murphy one still and worm and three cows now in possession of said Caldwell ... if said debt shall be paid before June 1768 then this sale wll be void. Rec: 24 June 1768. S/James Caldwell L.S. Pg. 30. Bk 1, p. 280 Deed, 20 Mar 1769 Elles (Ellis?) from Jones. Robert Jones of Pittsylvania Co in Va and Joseph Elles of Co and colony aforesaid ... for 60L .. 164 acres on both sides of n. fork Pig river, it being part of a survey of 320 acres the patent dated 6 Sep 1760, Wit. Wm. Murphy, Francis Bird, Rec: 28 July 1769 Pg. 34. Bk. 1. P. 331 Dyer from Hodges Deed, 14 Feb 1769. Welcom William Hodges and Mary his wife of Pittsylvania County of one part and Elisha Dyer of said County ... 100 acres on South Side Bannister River ... in Murpheys line on south side Bannister River ... for 30L current money. Wit; Wm. Short, Wm Addams, Edmd Hodges, Sarah Hodges. Pg. 34. Bk 1, p. 337. Short from Hodges Deed 14 Feb 1769. Welcom William Hodges and Mary his wife of Pittsylvania Co of one part and Wm Short of aforesaid co. of other part 100 acres on n. side Banister River ... for 35L ... beginning at mouth of said Hodges Spring Branch, up said Branch to Murphys line, along Murphey line to Edmond Hodges comer in Murpheys line, along Hodges line to the River. Wit: Elisha Dyer, William Addame, Amy (x) Dyer. Wecom W. Hodges. Mary Hodges Rec: 25 Aug 1769. Pg. 37. Bk 1, p. 365. Eckhols from Murphey Deed, 16 apr 1769 William Murphey of Augusta Co in Va of one part and Jacob Eckhols at County of Bedford and colony of Virginia of other part.... For 15L lawful money ... 1 13 acres on both sides north fork of Gobbintown Creek.. land being first conveyed from Ishain Barnet the patent dated 10 Sep 1755. Wit: Jeremiah Morrow, Dorrity Murrow, Tully Choice. Wm. Murphey, L.S. Rec: 27 oct 1769. Pg. 37. Bk 1, p. 374. Hughes from Harris Deed, 26 Sep 1769. Samuel Harris of County of Pittsylvania of one part and John Wimbush and Archelius Hughes of said County of other part ... for 20L current money of Virginia Pg. 56. Land Surveys: William Murphey, 250 acres on Coles Creek of BIack Water River, June 23, 1769. Pg. 62. Bk 2, pg. 47. Ragsdale from Murphey Deed 17 Aug. 1770. Richard Murphy of Co. of Pittsylvania in Colony of Virginia of one part and William Ragsdale of Co. of Pittsylvania of other part ... for 40L ... that that tract of land on Elkhorn Creek containing by estimation 200 acres being the same land said Richard Murphy purchased of Nathaniel Terry, Gent ... and was by said Nathaniel Terry by deed recorded in Court of County of Halifax conveyed to said Richard Murphy. Wit: R Williams, Jno. Wimbush, Theos. Lacey. S/Richard Murphy L. S. Rec: 29 Nov 1770. Pg. 71. Bk 2, pg. 128 Murphey from Terry Deed, 22 Mar 1769 Nathaniel Terry, Gentl of Halifax Co of one part and James Murphey of Pittsylvania Co of other part ... for 20L current money of Virginia ... 173 acres it being part of a larger quantity granted to said Nathaniel Terry by patent ... in Leaks line thence by new dividing lines ... crossing the fork Branch of Elkhorn Creek ... in Glasscocks line III along leeks line.. crossing aforesd. Where on said James Murphey now lives be the same more or less. Wit: Isaac Read, Benj. Terry, Haynes Morgan, John Salmon. Rec: 28 Mar 1771. S/Nathaniel Terry Pg. 126. Bk. 3, p. 104. Morton from Hodges Deed 25 Oct 1771. Welcom William Hodges of Carolina province and Jehu Morton of Pittsylvania Co of other part ... for 150L current money ... 292 acres on a large branch of Allens Creek that makes out on the west side ... pointers of Joseph Eckhols' thence along Farris; line ... crossing a branch and said large branch to pine in Bakers line, along Bakers line. Wit: Wm. Short, Robt Bowmer, Joseph Robards. Cert: 26 Mar 1772, rec: 24 Sep 1772. Welcom W. Hodges L.S. Pg. 126. Bk 3, p. 106. Morton from Hodges Deed, 15 Oct 1771 Welcom William Hodges of Carolina Province of one part and Jehu Morton of Pittsylvania County of other part ... for 50L.... 40 acres on n side ofbanister River ... beginning at mouth of Spring Branch on William Shorts line, up the branch to Murpheys line, along his line to the River, down the River. Wit; William Short, Jos. Robards, Robin Bowmer. Cer; 26 mar 1772, rec: 24 Sep. 1772. Welcom W. Hodges L.S. Pg. 138. Bk 3, p. 194. Murphy from Ellis Deed, 29 Sep 1772 Joseph Elles of Pittsylvania Co and Colony of Va of one part and Wm. Murphy of County and Colony aforesaid of other part ... for 60L current money of Va ... Land on both sides n. fork of Pigg river .. on side of a stoney hill .. 164 acres being part of survey of 320 the patent dated Sep 1760. No witnesses Rec: 25 Mar 1773 Pg. 156. Bk 3, p. 325 Ragsdale from Murphy Deds, 8 May in 13' year of our reign George the third by grace of God Great Brittain France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith & c to Gideon Wright, Charles McHanally and Moses Martin Esqrs. Or any two of his majestys Justices of the County of Surry... whereas Richard Murphy by Indenture of Feofftnent hath conveyed to William Ragsdale of Co. of Pittsylvania one certain tract of Land containing 200 acres and whereas Keziah the wife of Richard cannot conveniently travel to and from our said County Court of Pittsylvania .. trusting to your faithfull and provident circumspection in examing Keziah apart from her husband 11 whether she freely relinquishes her right of dower. Will. Tunstall by virtue of above dedimus we have examined Keziah the wife of Richd Murphy apart from her husband ..hereby certifie did relinquish her right of dower. 12 July 1773. Gideon Wright; Charles McHanally; Moses Martin. Rec: 22 July 1773. Pg. 162. Book 3, p. 373. Murdock & Co from Murphey Deed of Trust, 15 July 1773 James Murphey of Co. of Pittsylvania of one part and Thomas Murdock for James Murdock & Co of said County of other part ... for 5 9L 18 09 current money which James Murphey justly indebed to Thomas Murdock and Co ... and honestly desire to pay ... farther consideration of sum of 5 s. like money ... sell 200 acres of land upon a branch of Elkhorn Creek and joining the lands of James Leak Sr and Thomas Glasscock being the plantation whereon James Murphey now lives ... nevertheless after 25 Dec 1774 ... sell for best price. Wit: Dond. McNicole, Francis Henry, Rob. Farguson. Rec: 23 Sep. 1773. James Murphey L.S. Deed Book and Wills No. 5 1767-1780 pp 287-288: 22 Oct 1778. George Murphey bought from George Ridley, both of Pittsylvania County, 238 acres of land lying on both sides of Cherrystone Creek. The consideration was a "stallion, colt and 87 pounds 10 shillings." Wts: William Moon and two others (illegible) Grants No. 27, 1792-1793, pp 20-21: 14 Aug 1792 - George Murphey, in consideration of 15 shillings, received grant of land from Henry Lee, Esquire, Governor of VA, said grant comprising 140 acres on the branches of Cherrystone Creek. (This land joins George Murphey's other property.) Deed Book 11, 1796-1799, pp 181-182: 18 Sep 1797 - George Murphey and wife, Elizabeth, transfer to Thomas Turley of Pittsylvania County 38 acres of land on Cherrystone Creek, in consideration of 50 pounds. Deed Book 11, 1796-1799, pp 182-183: 16 Oct 1797 - George Murphey transfers to John Patterson of Pittsylvania County 200 acres of land on Cherrystone Creek in consideration of 100 pounds. The land is described as that on which "G. Murphey now lives." Deed Book 13, 1802-1804, pp 316-317: 30 June 1803 - Roberson Murphey of Pittsylvania County, acting under power of attorney for George Murphey Senior of Robertson County TN, in consideration of 30 pounds, transfers to Thomas Turley 140 acres of land on Cherrystone Creek. Court Orders, Book 5, p. 101: July Court 1784. George Murphey, plaintiff, secured judgement against Moses Sweeney Jr. in the amount of 40 shillings. From: Regina Roper Last Will & Testament of THOMAS MURPHY (WB B:114-117) I, THOMAS MURPHY of Pittsylvania Co and State of VA do hereby make my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following, that is to say, First I desire that after my decease my Executors who I shall hereinafter name (page is torn and folded here) right and____such credit as they shall consider most __________ legatees all the perishable part of my estate and out of the monies arising therefrom pay all my just debts and funeral expenses. 2dly, after all my just debts and funeral expenses are paid I give to Elijah Robinson, the husband of my daughter Elizabeth dec'd, the sum of one dollar. 3dly, I desire that my executor shall pay the children of my daughter Elizabeth Robinson dec'd a sum of money (counting them all as one legatee in my estate) that shall make them equal to the legatee I have given the most to, including what I have given to their mother heretofore. 4thly, I desire that my executor pay each of the rest of my legatees a sum of money that shall make them equal to the one I have given the most to, including what I have given them heretofore. 5thly, after all the legatees in my estate, viz the children of my dauhter Elizabeth Robinson dec'd (counting them all together as one legatee in my estate) Jane Ritchie, William Murphy, Spencer Murphy, Warren Murphy, Lydia Murphy, John D Murphy, Thomas Murphy and Nancy Sutherlin shall be made equal to each other incluing what I have given them heretofore according to the account I keep charged against them (for the special purpose of making an equal division among all my children) and the one dollar paid to Elijah Robinson above mentioned the balance of the money I desire shall be equally divided among all my children above mentioned counting all the children of my deceased daughter Elizabeth as one legatee in my estate. 6thly, I desire that so soon after my death as will be right and proper my executors will have my lands laid off in 9 lots that shall be equal in value and one of those lots shall be assigned to the children of my daughter Elizabeth Robinson dec'd and one lot assigned to each of my children above mentioned. But if my executors should in their judgement think it would be more Interesting (my note: this word in capitalized and underlined) to the legatees after my decease to sell the land altogether or have it divided and sell it in different tracts and divide the money equally among all the legatees it is my will and desire they shall do so, so that is a matter I leave entirely to the discretion of my executors whether my land shall be equally divided among all the legatees or whether the land shall be sold as above and the money equally divided among all the legatees, should my executors sell land I desire that it should be sold on such credit as my executors shall think will be most interestig to the legatees 7thly, It is my desire that all the monies that will be due to children of my daughter ELIZABETH ROBINSON DEC'D FROM MY ESTATE WHICH WILL BE 1/9 PART of my estate shall remain in the hands of my executors until the said children shall be of lawful age or in the judgement of my executors they absolutely stand in need of it, in such case I leave it entirely at the discretion of my executors, and Lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my son Thomas Murphy and my son Spencer Murphy executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other or former wills and testaments by me heretofore made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 23 day of October in the year 1837. /s/Thomas Murphey (seal) Signed, sealed, published and declared as and for the last will and testament of the above named Thomas Murphey In presents of us: Teste John Greene Joseph Lewis Willis Booth (his mark) Codicil to the Will of Thomas Murphy Be it known to all men by these presents that I Thomas Murphy of the County of Pittsylvania and State of VA have made and declared my last will and testament in writing bearing date the 23 day of October 1837 which will is hereunto annexed. I the said Thomas Murphy by this present Codicil do ratify and confirm my said last will and testament in every respect only what this codocil will cause it to be altered-- That is to say, I lend unto my daughter Lydia Murphy one hundred and sixteen acres of land during her single life to be taken at th elower end of my tract of land including the house in which I now reside in to be laid off to her by four disinterested men (2 of said men to be chosen by my daughter Lydia and the other 2 by my executors) in such manner that will leave he firewood and timber sufficient to support said land and that will injure the balance of he land as little as possible- and at her marriage or death itis my will that the said 116 acres of land shall be sold by my executors and the money divided as is directed in my Last Will & Testament or if my exec. thinks it will be best and most interesting to the legatees it is my will and __ for them to sell the said 116 acres of land with the balance of my land subject to the loan and __ of my daughter Lydia during her single life. My will and meaning is that this codocil be adjudged to be a part and parcel of my said Last Will & Testament and that all things therein mentioned and contained be faithfully and truly performed and as fully and amply in every respect as if the same were so declared and set down in any said Last Will & Testament . In witness where of I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 28 day of August 1847. Thomas Murphy signed in the presence of us John Green George Turpin his mark Jesse Strange John B. Green At a court held for the county of Pittsylvania the 16 day of December 1850 this Last Will and Testament of Thomas Murphey dec'd together with the codocil thereunto attached were presented in court and the will was proved by the oaths of John Green and Joseph Lewis, two subscribing witnesses thereto and the codicil by John Green and George Turpin two subscribing witnesses and were ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Thomas Murphy only surviving executor in the will mentioned who __ (the Archives cut it off there without finishing the proof) Last Will and Testament Nancy Gray 22 April 1850 Pittsylvania County Circuit Court Will Book 2, Pages 102 and 103 My last will. I, Nancy Gray of the County of Pittsylvania and State of Virginia, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me at any time heretofore made: and first I direct that my body be decently interred in my old burying ground in the said County, according to the rights and ceremonies of the church of which I am now a member, and as to such worldly estate, as it hath pleased God to entrust me with, I dispose of the same as follows - First, I direct that all my debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon after my decease as possible, out of the first moneys that shall come into the hands of my executors, from any portion of my estate real or personal. Secondly, I give to my son John my tract of land and its improvements. I give to my grandaughter Elizabeth A. Gray (daughter of my son John), one bedstead, bed and furniture. I give to my son William one dollar Va. currency. I give to my son Jeremiah one dollar Va. currency. I give to my daughter Calva one dollar Va. Currency. I give to my daughter Sarah one dollar Va. currency. I give to my son Aden one dollar Va. currency and all the residue of my estate that has not been disposed of by me in this my will. I give to my son John, my son Benjamin and my daughter Itavia - to be equally divided - and to effectuate this my intention I do hereby vest in my executors full power and authority to dispose of my estate as above named - And, I do hereby make and ordain my esteemed neighbours, Thomas Murphy and Peter D. Guerrant and my son Benjamin. In witness whereof I Nancy Gray the Testatrix have to this my will written on one sheet of paper, set my hand and seal this twenty second day of April in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and fifty. /s/Nancy (mark) Gray Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of us, who have subscribed in the presence of each other. John Green John B. Green, Jr William I. Davis (Clause) concerning the above will, and lastly my expressed will and desire is, and I do hereby ordain and appoint that if any difference or dispute, question or controversy shall arise or happen concerning any gift, bequest or other matter or thing in this my will, given or bequeathed, expressed or contained that then no suit or suits in law or equity or otherwise shall be brought or commenced or prosecuted for and concerning the same, but the same shall be forwarded, wholy, to this award, order and determination of my esteemed neighbours James Still and John Keen, with power for them to choose an umpire and if they or either of my said neighbours shall from any cause not be able or willing to act in premises, then I do direct that my son Benjamin and daughter Itavia shall each appoint an arbitrator or arbitrators in the place and stead of either or both of my esteemed neighbours James Still and John Keen, with the same power of choosing an umpire, and what the said arbitrators of if any umpire be appointed what a majority of the said arbitrators, shall order direct or determine therein shall be binding and conlusive to and on all and every person or persons therein concerned. Whereas, I witness my hand and seal as above to this my will and testament as above written. /s/Nancy (X) Gray Signed sealed and delivered in presence of us who have subscribed in the presence of each other by her request John Green William Davis John B. Green, Jr. At a court held for the county of Pittsylvania this 17th day of June 1830. This Last Will and Testament of Nancy Gray deceased together with the codicil thereunder written was presented in court and proven by the oaths of three subscribing witnesses each, and ordered to be recorded. Note: This will was "cut and pasted" from an internet posting which shows a discrepancy in dates - 1830 and 1850. GRANTOR INDEX TO DEEDS, TRUST DEEDS, LIENS ETC. PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY VA (incomplete record) Date Grantor Grantee Vol/Page 29 Nov 1770 Richard Murphy William Ragsdale 2/47 22 Jul 1773 Keziah Murphy (wife of Richard) Relinq. of Dower 3/325 28 Nov 1776 William Murphy Joseph Hale 4/272 20 May 1811 Polly (wife of Samuel) Murphy Relinq. of Dower 17/299 21 Feb 1814 John G. Murphy Francis Dabney - Trust 18/389 15 Aug 1814 Anne, Caty, Lewis, & John Murphey Sr. Burwell Law 18/514 19 Feb 1816 John Murphey Sr. William Murphey 19/374 18 Mar 1816 John G. & Tabitha Murphey George W. Marable 19/403 20 May 1816 Ezekiel & Martha Murphy William Walton 20/36 18 Nov 1816 John & Katy Murphy Sr. William Wilson 20/212 17 Mar 1817 William & Isabella Murphy Robert Wilson 20/359 17 Mar 1817 Lewis & Anne(y) Murphy Mathew Wills 20/373 17 Mar 1817 Lewis & Anna Murphy Robert Pearce 20/381 21 Apr 1817 Archibald D. & Jane Murphey Benjamin W.S. Cabell 20/392 19 May 1817 Nathaniel & Polley Murphey James Blair 21/33 (power of attorney) 21 Jul 1817 Nathaniel & Polley Murphy (by atty) John M. Napier 21/91 16 Mar 1818 Archibald D. & Jane Murphey Samuel Dabney 21/363 19 Apr 1819 William D. & Abigail Murphey Peter Cahall 22/251 17 May 1819 John & Katy Murphey Sr. James Lanier 22/275 16 Aug 1819 John & Katy Murphey Sr. William Wilson 22/390 16 Aug 1819 John G. & Tabitha Murphey Cert of Acknowledment 22/392 18 Oct 1819 William & Isabella Murphey John Pritchett 22/427 20 Dec 1819 John & Katy Murphey Sr. Relinq. of Dower 23/52 21 Feb 1820 William Murphey (Comr.) James Trahern 23/128 19 Oct 1820 James & Margaret Murphey William Clark 23/386 18 Apr 1823 William Murphy John Headen 25/322 20 Dec 1824 Archibald D. & Jane Murphey Thomas Ruffin 27/60 17 Nov 1828 James & Mary A. Murphey Isham Farmer Jr. 30/382 21 Feb 1831 Benjamin, John, James & Wm. Murphy (by Comr.) John K. Gregory 32/261 15 Sep 1834 William Murphy John B. Murphey 36/445 (Power of Attorney) 20 Oct 1834 William D. (Est), William, Lucy John B., Celia (by attorney) Samuel Hairston 37/8 20 Oct 1834 John B. (atty), Thomas J. Murphey Samuel Hairston 37/8 27 Oct 1834 James & Mary A. Murphey Thomas T. Williams 37/96 16 May 1842 Spencer & Martha M. Murphy John Bullington 46/40 15 May 1843 Stephen & Lucy Murphy George T. Berger - Trust47/287 02 Apr 1845 Spencer Murphey Albert G. Pritchett Tr. 49/190 22 Jan 187? Paul Murphey Jessie L. Carter & wife 65/62 15 Nov 1873 Thomas Murphey, est. adm. Dick Strange 66/424 15 Dec 1873 Sally B. Murphey Redmond S. Burton 66/476 =============================== 2 April 1800; Probated 21 July 1800. Will of William Butcher, Sr. Wife: Jane, Sons: George, James, John, William, Isaac, dau. Lidda Butcher, dau. Elizabeth, Polly, Cassey Murphey, Phebe Davis, they have received their part. Youngest son, Benjamin. Wife Jane and son John executors. James Butcher and James Murphy, security for the executors. (James Murphy married Cassey Butcher in Loudoun VA circa 1795) (Phoebe Butcher married James Sands in 1798; perhaps she was first married to a Davis) 22 April 1818; Probated 15 May 1820. Will of James Sands Sr. Son, James Sands Jr.; Dau. Margaret Murphy; dau. Elizabeth Sands and Mary Sands. Son-in-law James Murphey, executor James Sands Sr. (James Sands married Phoebe Butcher in Loudoun VA on 29 Dec 1798) (James Murphy married Peggy Sands 29 Nov. 1806 in Loudoun VA) Deed Book 32, pp 261-263 THIS INDENTURE made this 18th day of January 1831 Between John Butcher, Temple B. Taylor and Polly his wife, Peyton Pigg and Susan his wife, Josiah Butcher, Phoebe Butcher, WILLIAM MURPHY, JOHN MURPHY, JAMES B. MURPHY, BENJAMIN MURPHY, William Butcher, James Sands & Phoeba his wife, George Butcher, Isaac Butcher, James Pickerald and Lydia his wife, & Haley Mustain & Elizabeth, his wife, heirs of Benjamin Butcher, Deceased, of the one part & who convey by Thompson Robertson, a Commissioner specially appointed by a decree of the County Court of Pittsylvania to convey on their behalf, and John K. Gregory of the other part, whereas a suit has heretofore been instituted in the County Court of Pittsylvania on the chancery side thereof by the above named John Butcher, Temple B. Taylor and Polly his wife, Peyton Pigg and Susan his wife, Josiah Butcher and Phoeba Butcher, plaintiffs, against the said WILLIAM MURPHY, JOHN B. MURPHY, JAMES MURPHY, BENJAMIN MURPHY, William Butcher, James Sands and Phoeba his wife, George Butcher, Isaac Butcher, James Pickerald and Lydia his wife, Haley Mustain & Elizabeth his wife, Defendants, which said suit was so proceeded in that at the December term of said Court in the year 1829, it decreed that Thompson Robertson, Richard Jones and James Adams should proceed to sell on a credit of one to two years the lands to which the said Benjamin Butcher died entitled, lying on White Thorn Creek, consisting of two parcels, the one containing eighty five acres and the other contgaining one hundred and fifty acres and whereas also the said Commissioners did on the 11th day of January 1830 by virtue of said decree proceed to sell to the highest bidder the lands aforesaid and the above named John K. Gregory became the purchaser thereof at the price of Six Hundred and thirty five Dollars which was accordingly reported by said Commissioners and whereas also the County Court aforesaid at its January term 1831 confirmed the sale and repot aforesaid and also decreed that the above named plaintiffs and defendants convey the above parcels of land to the said John K. Gregory by a good and sufficient deed and appointed the above named Thompson Robertson a Commissioner according to the act of assembly for such cases provided to execute said conveyance for and on their behalf. Now this Indenture witnesseth that for and in consideration of the premises and especially in consideration of the payment of the said sum of Six hundred & Thirty five Dollars at and before the ensealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, they the said parties to this Indenture of the first part have bargained and sold and by these presents do and each of them bargain and sell unto the said John K. Gregory, his heirs and assigns, two certain parcels of land lying in the County of Pittsylvania on both sides of White Thorn Creek, the one containing eighty five acres and the other containing one Hundred and fifty acres lying adjoining the lands of Thompson Robertson, Woodson Johnson, V.H. Shelton, John Butcher, and others, it being the lands to which Benjamin Butcher died entitled, together with all singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining and the reversion and reversions remainder and remainders yearly and other rents issued and profits thereof and off every part and parcel thereof To have and To hold the said parcels of land with the tenements, hereditaments and all & singular or the premises herein before mentioned or intended to be bargained and sold with ??? of their rights and appurtenances unto the said John K. Gregory, his heirs and assigns forever and the said John Butcher, Temple B. Taylor and Polley his wife, Peyton Pigg and Susan his wife, Josiah Butcher, Phoeba Butcher, WILLIAM MURPHEY, JOHN MURPHEY, JAMES MURPHY, BENJAMIN MURPHY, William Butcher, James Sands and Phoeba his wife, George Butcher, Isaac Butcher, James Pickerald and Lydia his wife, Haley Mustain & Elizabeth his wife, for themselves and their heirs the said parcels of land with all and singular the premises and appurtenances unto the said John K. Gregory, his heirs and assigns, free from the claim or claims of them and of all and every person or persons whatsoever claiming under, through or by them shall will and do warrant and forever defend by these presents. Signed, sealed & Delivered. Thompson Robertson (seal) A Commissioner who executes this Indenture for and on behalf of John Butcher, Temple B. Taylor and Polly his wife, Peyton Pigg and Susan his wife, Josiah Butcher, Phoeba Butcher, WM. MURPHY, JOHN MURPHY, JAMES MURPHY, BENJAMIN MURPHY, Wm. Butcher, James Sands & Phoeba his wife, George Butcher, Isaac Butcher, James Pickerald & Lydia his wife, Haley Mustain & Elizabeth his wife. In Presence of: Jacob T. Coles Thos. Sr. Hutchings John Davis (?) At a Court held for Pittsylvania County the 21st day of February 1831. This Indenture from Thompson Robertson, Commissioner, to John K. Gregory was acknowledged by said Robertson to be his act and deed and ordered to be recorded. Teste: Will. Turnstall, Cl. Lydia Butcher married James Pickeral on 17 Oct 1803 in Pittsylvania. Elizabeth Butcher married Haley Mustain on 19 Aug 1811 in Pittsylvania. Polly Butcher married Temple B. Taylor on 18 Aug 1817 in Pittsylvania. Susanna Butcher married Peyton Pigg on 01 Nov 1824 in Pittsylvania. George Butcher married Lucy Deboe on 30 Jan 1838 in Caswell. George Butcher married Sally Berrot on 10 Feb 1830 in Pittsylvania. Phebe Butcher married Meady Meade on 16 Dec 1833 in Pittsylvania. Josiah C. Butcher married Carmelia J. Fuller on 16 Oct 1837 in Pittsylvania ============================= Pittsylvania County Marriages 1767 to 1860 (from Virginia Murphy) William Murphy md. Abbe Cabill & Mar. 1786 Thomas Murphy md. Anne Davis 25 Dec. 1793 George Murphy m. Frances Jefferson 27 Mar 1794 (she was related to Thomas Jefferson) Ezekiel Murphy md. Martha Smith on 12 Feb 1799, bondsman John Smith, dtr. of Martha Smith Thomas Murphy md. Rebeckah Thacker* 30 July 1800 Bon. Reuben Thacker James Murphy md. Peggy Sands 29 Nov. 1806 Lewis Murphy md. Joanna Deer 1 April 1811 bondsman John Morton Isiah Morton, father??? Allen Murphy md. Rebecca Smothers 6 Mar. 1817 Pleasant Murphy md. Anna R. Shelton 16 Nov. 1818 daughter of William Shelton bondsman Vincent H. Shelton John Murphy md. Lucy Tiffin 14 April 1822 dau. of Thomas Tiffin bondsman Peter L. Tiffin John Murphy md. Nancy Hagood 6 Mar 1823 bondsman-Thomas Moody signer Lewis Hagood Spencer Murphy md. Martha M. Breedlove sign-Richard Breedlove Warren D. Murphy md. Elizabeth Dixon 24 July 1829 dau of William Dixon bondsman Peyton T. Dixon Thomas Murphy md. Theny Lewis 26 Mar 1833 bon-John Lewis Robert Murphy md. Martha Dalton 5 Feb. 1850 bon. James Keesee signer Booker Dalton John R. Murphy md. Susannah Childress 7 Oct. 1852 Henry H. Murphy md. Lucy Jane Cook 11 Dec 1856 William S. & Martha Ann Murphy William and Eliza Cook John W. Murphy md. Catherine Adams 11 Jan. 1860 Elizabeth Murphy md. John Thacker* 27 Feb. 1792 by Richard Elliott Elizabeth Murphy md Shemie Watson 17 Oct 1792 by Richard Elliott Jakey Murphy md. William Griffith 25 Jan. 1800 dau Thomas Murphy Sally Murphy md. Nathan Adams 13 Feb. 1809 by Thomas Payne Jane Murphy md. Robert Ritchey 27 Dec. 1817 bon Robert Ritchey dau of Thomas and Anna Sally Murphy md. James Spencer 19 Oct. 1819 bon. Wm. Ware sign. Wm. Murphy Elizabeth Murphy md. Elijah Robinson 17 Nov. 1823 dau. of Thomas. bon. Richard B. Beck Elenor Murphy md. George Booker 28 Sept. 1830 bon. Terrell Hogpar signer Abigail Murphy mother Ann Murphy md. Stephen S. Sutherland 12 Nov. 1832 dau of Thomas Murphy Almira Murphy md. James Dove 30 May 1840 dau. of Stephen Murphy bon. Joseph Barber md. by Joel T. Adams Louisa Murphy md. Jesse Keesee 21 Dec. 1846 bon Richard Keesee dau of Stephen Murphy Hariet Murphy md. John Martin 20 Dec. 1853 Synthia A. Murphy md. James V. Gray no date given 1860 William Mack md. Mary Blair 2 Oct. 1799 bon. George Blair From Regina Roper (shkgclmt@gnv.fdt.net) Thomas Murphy Sr. married Anne Davis, daughter of John and Milly Davis, on 25 Dec 1793. He made his will 23 Oct 1837 and she was not mentioned, by name or in any other way. Last record found for Anne was 1820 census. Thomas made a hasty codicil to his will ten years later on 28 Aug 1947 and he died 16 Dec 1859 when these documents were probated. (circa 1770-1859). Thomas included a clause to the effect that if anyone tried to break the will they would get nothing. Be it known to all men by these presents that I Thomas Murphy of the County of Pittsylvania and State of VA have made and declared my last will and testament in writing bearing date the 23 day of October 1837 which will is hereunto annexed. I the said Thomas Murphy by this present Codicil do ratify and confirm my said last will and T in every respect only what this codocil will cause it to be altered- That is to say, I lend unto my daughter Lydia Murphy one hundred and sixteen acres of land during her single life to be taken at th elower end of my tract of land including the house in which I now reside in to be laidoff to her by four disinterested men (2 of said men to be chosen by my daughter Lydia and the other 2 by my executors) in such manner that will leave he rfirewood and timber sufficient to support said land and that will injure the balance of he land as little as possible- and at her marriage or death itis my will that the said 116 acres of land shall be sold by my executors and the money divided as is directed in my L W and T or if my exec. thinks it will be best and most interesting to the legatees it is my will and __ for them to sell the said 116 acres of land with the balance of my land subject to the loan and __ of my daughter Lydia during her single life. My will and meaning is that this codocil be adjudged to be a part and parcel of my said L W and T and that all things therein mentioned and contained be faithfully and truly performed and as fully and amply in every respect as if the same were so declared and set down in any said L w and T. In witness where of I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 28 day of August 1847 Thomas Murphy signed in the presence of us John Green George Turpin his mark Jesse Strange John B. Green At a court held for the county of Pittsylvania the 16 day of December 1850 this L W and T of Thomas Murphey dec'd together with the codocil thereunto attached were presented in court and the will was proved by the oaths of John Green and Joseph lewis two subscribing witnesses thereto and the codicil by John Green and George Turpin two subscribing witnesses and were ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Thomas Murphy only surviving executor in the will mentioned who __ (the Archives cut it off there without finishing the proof) His children in 1837, 1847 and 1850 were: Elizabeth Murphy, wife of Elijah Robinson. Jane Murphy, wife of Robert Ritchie. William Murphy - married Nancy D. Breedlove 01 Nov 1824. Spencer Murphy - married Martha M. Breedlove 03 Dec 1827; died circa 1849. Warren D. Murphy - married first Elizabeth Dixon; second Lucy Stacy. Lydia Murphy, spinster 1810-March 1872. John D. Murphy - married Nancy Hagood 06 Mar 1823. Thomas Murphy Jr. - married Theny Lewis 26 Mar 1833. Nancy "Ann" Murphy, wife of Stephen Sutherling. Lydia ended up with substantial part of estate and never married. Warren D. moved to Maury TN by 1840 and in 1852 set out for Texas. JOHN G. MURPHEY and TABITHA BRYANT MURPHY (s/o Col. Archibald Murphey of Caswell NC - Deed Book 18, pp. 389-390 THIS INDENTURE made this first day of January in the year One thousand eight hundred and fourteen, Between JOHN G. MURPHEY of the Town of Danville, Pittsylvania, of the one part, and Francis Dabney of the town and County aforesaid of the other part. WITNESSETH, that whereas the said JOHN G. MURPHEY is justly indebted to Stephen D. Watkins of the County of Powhatan in the sum of Five Hundred dollars due by note bearing date of this day, with interest from the date hereof if not punctually paid on the first day of January eighteen hundred and fifteen the payment of which the said MURPHEY is honestly desirous of securing and paying unto the said Stephen D. Watkins, Now this indenture. Witnesseth that for and in consideration of these premises and for the further consideration of one dollar to the said MURPHEY in hand paid by the said by the said Francis Dabney at and before the ensealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the said JOHN G. MURPHEY hath granted, bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant, bargain and sell to the said Francis Dabney two half acre lots of ground in the town of Danville known and designated in the place of said Town by numbers Six and Eight, together with all houses, enclosures and other improvements thereto belonging. In Trust nevertheless that if the said JOHN G. MURPHEY shall on the before mentioned first day of January in year 1815 will and truly pay, or cause to be paid to the said Stephen D. Watkins, his certain attorney, Executors, administrators or assigns, the before mentioned sum of Five hundred Dollars ~~ together with the expense of recording this Indenture and all contingent and necessary expense which may acrue on account of carrying this writing fully into effect, then this indenture shall be void and of no effect. But in default of the punctual payment to the said Stephen D. Watkins as aforesaid then the said Francis Dabney wherever he shall be thereunder required by the said Stephen D. Watkins sell for ready money the aforesaid Lotts of ground and improvements to the highest bidder having previously advertised the time and place of sake for the space of three weeks at least in one of the newspapers printed in Lynchburg and also advertise the same in the neighborhood of Danville and out of the proceeds of said sale the said Francis Dabney shall pay the said Stephen D. Watkins his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns the amount of his aforesaid debt, interest and expenses. And the surplus of the said proceeds, if any, the said Francis Dabney shall then pay to the said JOHN G. MURPHEY, his heirs, Executors, administrators or assigns. In testimony whereof the parties to these presents have hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals the day and year first above written. John G. Murphey (seal) Francis Dabney (seal) Signed, sealed and delivered in presents of: Thomas Stewart Gilby Benson William Linn John Guthertin At a Court held for Pittsylvania County the 17th day of January 1814. This Deed of Trust from JOHN G. MURPHEY to Francis Dabney trustee to secure the payment of a debt due Stephen D. Watkins was presented in Court and proved by the oaths of two witnesses thereto subscribed to be the acts and deeds of the said MURPHEY and Dabney and another court held for the said county the 21st day of February in the year aforesaid the same was again presented in court and acknowledged by the subscribing parties to be their acts and deeds and ordered to be recorded. Teste Will Tunstall, CC Deed Book 19, pp 403-404 THIS INDENTURE made this twenty third day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & sixteen Between JOHN G. MURPHEY & TABITHA, his wife, of the Town of Danville, in the County of Pittsylvania & State of Virginia, of the one part, & George W. Marable of the County of Halifax & State aforesaid of the other. WITNESSETH that the said JOHN G. MURPHEY & TABITHA, his wife, for and in consideration of the sum of one thousand eight hundred Dollars by the said George W. Marable to them in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained, sold, aliened and confirmed & do by these presents grant, bargain, sell, alien & confirm unto the said George W. Marable two lots of ground situated in the said Town of Danville & known & distinguished in the plan of the said Town by the numbers six & eight, containing half an acre each, be the same more or less together, with all houses including & other improvements thereon & all the right, title, interest, claim & demand of them the said JOHN G. MURPHEY & TABITHA, his wife, whether in ??? or equity in & to the same excepting nevertheless any claims or rights of dower which the wife of James Gatewood may have in the said lot number six in case she should survive the said James Gatewood her present husband. To have & to hold the said lots & appurtenances with all other the before granted premises unto him the said George W. Marable, his heirs & assigns forever to his & their own use & behoof forever, the said JOHN G. MURPHEY & TABITHA, his wife, do for themselves, their heirs, ?? & administrators, covenant & agree to & with the said George W. Marable, his heirs & assigns that they will warrant & forever defend the title to the before granted lots & premises to him the said George W. Marable, his heirs & assigns, with the exception of the claim or right of dower which the said Mrs. GAtewood may have in the lot number six in case she survives her present husband which claim of dower the said JOHN G. MURPHEY & TABITHA, his wife, do not oblige themselves to ??? or remove but in case the said Mrs. Gatewood should have a right of dower in the lot number eight the said JOHN G. MURPHEY & TABITHA, his wife, do hereby oblige themselves, their heirs ??? to clear out or remove the same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the said JOHN G. MURPHEY & TABITHA, his wife, have hereunto set their hands & affixed their seals on the day and year above written. JNO. G. MURPHEY (seal) TABBEY MURPHEY (seal) Witness: Jno. Noble John Ross Thomas Stewart Hugh P. Smithson Christian Allen At a Court held for Pittsylvania County the 18th day of March 1816. This Indenture from JOHN G. MURPHEY and TABBEY, his wife, to George W. Marable was presented in Court & proved by the oaths of three subscribing witnesses to be the act and deed of the said JOHN G. MURPHEY and ordered to be recorded. Teste: Will Tunstall, Cl. Deed Book 22, pp 392-393 Pittsylvania County Court - TABITHA MURPHEY, apart from her husband, acknowledged that she freely executed the deed conveying property to George W. Marable. 16 Aug 1819. 4/12/02 - from the files of: Pittsylvania VA Beverly Cunningham White