BROWNING, Edmund 1a

Birth Name BROWNING, Edmund
Gender male
Age at Death 75 years, 6 months, 4 days

Narrative

Named in the last Will & Testament of his father Nimrod Browning. 1860 Robertson Co., TN.

From: <Ssmj@aol.com>
To: <BROWNING-L@rootsweb.com>
Subject: [BROWNING] Edmund Browning, Grundy Co MO Will
Date: Saturday, May 27, 2000 3:29 PM

Below is the will of Edmund Browning, written 6 Mar 1858 and probated 3 Mar 1868. Edmund, son of Nimrod Browning, was born 25 Dec 1791, probably in NC, and died 29 Jun 1867; he was buried in Lindley Cemetery, Sullivan Co MO.Edmund resided in Robertson Co TN before moving to Hopkins Co KY and on to MO.

The will and accompanying admin documents were transcribed from microfilm copy of Vol. B 1864-1887 Letters & Bonds, Grundy Co MO. None of the copy is really good and some of it is illegible.

I do not know why James Winters was appointed to administer the estate;
Edmund's son Wesley was resident in another state, but, as far as I am able to determine, his son William was living in MO when Edmund died.

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[Marginal note] Winters & Browning
Letters Testamentary

State of Missouri}
County of Grundy } SS

[the rest of this page is illegible]

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[continuation from the previous page] ....appoint James Winters as such Administrator.

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Will of Edmund Browning

State of Missouri}
County of Grundy }

I Edmund Browning [about 4 words illegible] being of sound mind and disposing memory do make and publish this my last will and testament in the manner and form as follows to wit:

1st It is my will all my funeral and burial expenses together with all debts which may rightfully remain against me at my death be paid by my Executors hereinafter named.
2nd I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Cynthia Browning all my estate both real and personal to have and to [use??] the same as in her judgment may be best for her comfort during her natural life.

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3rd It is my will that my yellow girl called Peggy and her daughter Satilpa, now slaves, shall at the death of my wife be set free, and that my executors hereinafter named take the proper step according to law to give them their freedom legally at the expense of my estate [illegible] them [illegible] together that they may mutually help each other.

4th At the death of my wife Cynthia Browning I give and bequeath to my beloved children Wesley Browning, William Browning, and Eliza Neal, formerly Eliza Browning all my estate both real and personal that may remain after the death of my wife Cynthia Browning to be equally divided among them each to share and share alike.

5th It is my will and I do hereby constitute my sons hereinafter named William and Westley Browning my executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills made by me. Signed and sealed on this the 6th day of March 1858.

Edmund X Browning

Attest

D. T.? Wright [Surname may be Knight]
James Winters

State of Missouri}
County of Grundy } SS

Be it remembered that on this 3rd day of March 1868 personally appeared before me the undersigned Judge of the Probate Court within and for said county and State James Winters one of the subscribing witnesses [two or three words illegible] will of Edmund Browning and being by me first duly sworn
deposes and says that he saw Edmund Browning the testator subscribe to same in his presence and published the said will as his last will that its testator was at the time of .... will of sound mind and more than twenty-one years of age and James winters the [deponent?] attested said will as one of its witnesses thereto by subscribing his name to the same in the presence and at the request of said estator.

James Winters
In witness whereof A. H. Burkeholder Judge

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of the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid have hereunto
subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said court at office in Trenton
this 3rd day of March AD 1868.

Burkeholder
Judge

[There is more - almost all illegible--apparently something [the will?] was recorded 27 April 1868.]

Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Birth 1791-12-25 N. Carolina    
Death 1867-06-29      

Age: 75y 6m 4d

Burial   Lindley Cem., Sullivan Co., MO.    
Christening 6130468116774C6D9D2F6E61AD6929EA6208 12 Mar 2010    

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father BROWNING, Nimrod17701860
Mother PARKS, Rachel82C5F70E47C84393A64D601775F3DCAE8DA9
         BROWNING, Edmund 1791-12-25 1867-06-29
    Brother     BROWNING, William 1794-01-08 1874-10-18
    Brother     BROWNING, Alfred 2035177E0FAD48CAAFFA7C65624BB629CEFD
    Brother     BROWNING, John B19C1EBB9ACA4F2A9578182D32C27B34F866
    Sister     BROWNING, Edna B9AC9937152D406B964F3F328F6C8B7F7D5D
    Brother     BROWNING, Dixon 2416217232FF4CC3881F036F0B0FCF5A69E9

Families

Family of BROWNING, Edmund and BROWNING, Cynthia (Mrs. Edmund)
Unknown Partner BROWNING, Cynthia (Mrs. Edmund) ( * F341EAEC03844FE6B377D29C159D097D964E + ... )
  Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
BROWNING, Wesley
BROWNING, William
BROWNING, Eliza

Source References

  1. Darlene Berchtold: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=hearts2&id=I1351 CLEMONS-NORMAN-BERCHTOLD ANCESTRY
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        ID: I1351
        Name: Edmond BROWNING
        Given Name: Edmond
        Surname: BROWNING
        Sex: M
        Birth: 1732 in Culpeper Co., VA.
        Death: Apr 1807 in Caswell Co., N. C.
        _UID: E237DEE2A42A499596E675671E4A3E5ADD73
        Change Date: 2 May 2010 at 16:00
        Note:
        Established as a brother in the will of Nicholas Browning.

        According to some sources Edmund was married 2 times. His first wife is unknown. They had 2 children and the remaining children were born to his 2nd wife, Mary.

        Edmond Browning
        Caswell County, North Carolina
        1807 Will Book E, pgs. 347-348
        In the Name of God Amen I Edmond Browning of Caswell County being very weak of body but of Sound and perfect Memory do make this my last Will and Testament disannulling and revoking all other Wills & bequeaths heretofore made by me and calling to mind the Mortality of my body Knowing it is once appointed for all men to die I commit my Body to the earth from whence it came to [be] buried at the discretion of my Executors and my soul to god who first gave it & existance hoping and Trusting at the great day of Accounts to meet a joyful resurrection And as Touching my Worldly Goods (or estate) as it has been please God to bless me with I give and bequeath to my son John Browning an equal proportion of all my estate that is to be sold___

        Item I give to my son Calebs Heirs an equal proportion likewise of what is to be sold of my Estate___

        Item I give and bequeath to my Daughter Haney McReynolds an equal
        proportion likewise___

        I give and bequeath unto my Son Joshua Brownings two Sons Beedy & Joshua Browning an equal proportion of their Fathers proportion is equal to the others above___

        Item I give unto my Daughter Elizabeths Children her proportion with the others as above to be equally divided among all that is living ___

        Item I give unto my Daughter Mary Culberson One Negro Boy named Guilford which She has now in her possession___

        Item I give unto my Son Robert Browning an equal proportion as my Other sons above mentioned___

        Item I give unto my Son Nimrod Browning an equal proportion with
        the rest above mentioned of my Sons Item I give unto my Daughter Racheal
        Browning one Negro boy named Jack and one Cow and Calf out of my Stock of her choice & one Bed and Bolster & two pillows & four Sheets One Counterpain two Bed quilts & two Blankets Item I desire that my Grand Daughter Nancy Bowring Shall have Twenty pounds Virginia Money to be raised out of my Estate Item I give unto my Wife Mary Ann Browning one Bed and two Sheets Counterpain & two bed Quilts & One Bolster & two pillows Cow and Calf the price of one when Sold at her own Choice and her Riding Saddle and a pewter Dish & Bason three Spoons & two plates and one pot and the third part of the price of my land when Sold and one Horse by the Name of Fanfair Now my Will is that my land of five Hundred Acres with all and every of my property of every Kind with Negroes and Stock of all Kinds to be sold only what I have bequeathed to my two Daughters Racheal and Mary and my Wife and divided as before mentioned___

        Now I constitute and Ordain my son Robert Browning & Alexr. Murphey my whole and Sole Executors In Testemony whereof I have Set my hand
        and affixed my seal this the 19th day of April and in the year of Our Lord
        1807
        his mark
        Edmond X Browning
        Test
        J. ZACHARY
        Thomas Browning

        State of North Carolina
        Caswell County \\\\ July Court 1807
        The Execution of this Will was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Thomas Browning one of the Subscribing Witnesses thereto and on motion Ordered to be recorded_______ at the same time the Executors therein mentioned qualified & letters
        Testamentory issued accordingly ___
        Notes are filed in th Norman Notebook under Courtney Norman.

        North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868 Record #: 01 033 Bondsman: William Culberson Witness: John G. Murphey Bond #: 000014306

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        FROM: jkkramer@iowatelecom.net
        Mar. 2010

        EFB #1665. EFB says Edmund died in NC about 1795, which is wrong. According to court records, he died between April and May 1807. EFB also says that all children died in N. C. and were unmarried except for Nimrod. This is incorrect. EFB gives only a partial listing of children. The children here are based on Edmund's will.

        Edmund bought from Robert Atkinson for 130 pounds, 600 acres on Haw Branch, part of a tract granted to Ransom Atkins by the State of N. C. (Caswell Co Deed Book, 1777-1817, p. 320)

        On Aug. I0, 1770, John Browning of Orange Co. N. C. gave Edmund Browning of Culpeper Co. VA. power of attorney to sell the land on which Thomas Williamson was living at the foot of Hickman's Mountain in Brumfield Parish, Culpeper Co. VA., and also a second tract on top of Hickman's Mountain and joining the land of Hickman. Proved by oaths of Samuel Scott and John Browning on Apr. 15, 1771 in Culpeper Co. Court. (Culpeper Co. Deed Book F, p. 39)

        On Aug. 19, 1771, Edmund Browning of Culpeper Co. bought from Roger and Lucy Dixon of Spotsylvania Co. for 85 pounds, 170 acres, part of a tract purchased by Roger Dixon from William Russell, on the south side of the Hedgman River. (Culpeper Co. Deed Book F, p. 321-323)

        On Sep. 7, 1778, Edmund received a land grant for 100 acres on Haw Branch, Caswell Co. On Jan. 1, 1780, he received a land grant for 123 acres on Andrews Cr., Caswell Co. (Caswell Co. N. C. Land Grants, by Katherine K. Kendall, 1977)

        In the Caswell Co. N. C. Court, June 1783, the will of Robert Adkinson was proved by Edmond Browning.

        On Oct. 13, 1783, Edmund bought 123 acres on Andrews Creek, adjacent to property of Berry, Nowell and Anthony. No. 565. (N. C. Deed Book (1777-1817) p. 332 and Caswell Co. Book B, p. 346)

        On Oct. 10, 1786, Edmund witnessed a Caswell Co. land transaction between Isaac Boren and Nicholas Browning, Edmund's brother. (Book E, p. 85)

        Edmond is found on the 1784 and 1786 N. C. tax list in Caswell Co. N. C., Gloucester District.

        The Oct. 23, 1786 Caswell Co. N. C. will of Edmund's brother, Nicholas Browning, names Edmund and Joshua Browning (nephew of Edmund and Nicholas) as executors of Nicholas' estate. (Caswell Co. Will book B, p. 166 and the 1787 Caswell County Court Minutes, p. 16) They handled the estate sale on Jan. 26, 1787 (Caswell Co. Will Book B, p. 193) and sold Nicholas' property.

        On Sep. 17, 1787, Edmund was a witness to a power of attorney transaction between Robert Culbertson of Laurence Co. S. C. and Joseph Culbertson of Caswell Co. Proven January Court 1791. (Caswell Co. N. C. Will Book B, p. 375)

        On Nov. 24, 1787, Edmund and Joshua Browning, executors of Nicholas Browning, sold to David Mitchell Sr. for 70 pounds, I00 acres on both sides of Storm Creek. Witnessed by William Mitchell and William McIntosh. (Caswell Co. Deed Book K, p. 78)

        On Nov. 26, 1793, Edmund sold to Robert Atkinson 3OO acres on N. Hico, adjacent to his former survey. (Caswell Co. Deed Book K, p. 194)

        In 1796 Edmund was a purchaser at the estate sale of William Mitchell. (Caswell Co. Book C, p. 190)

        On Jan. 22, 1798, Edmund bought from Luke Pendergast for 100 pounds, 150 acres on N. Hico adjacent to Robert Atkinson's old survey. (Caswell Co. Deed Book K, p.191) Note: This was part of a 300-acre tract which Luke Pendergast of Caswell Co. bought from Joseph Moseley on Oct. 5, 1797. The land adjoined Robert Atkinson, Edmond Browning and Solomon Parkes. Edmund was a witness to this transaction. (Caswell Co. Deed book K. p.189)

        Edmund appears on 1790 and 1800 Caswell Co. N. C. census in Hillsborough District. Also living nearby in 1790 were Edmund Browning Jr., George Browning and Samuel Browning, all sons of Edmund's brother, Jacob.

        In 1800, Edmund is named in the estate sale of Samuel Green. (Caswell Co. Book C, p. 451)

        Edmund is found on the 1803 list of Taxables for Caswell Co., being taxed for 500 acres.

        On Dec. 18, 1801, Edmund was granted 100 acres on Haw Branch of County Line Creek, adjacent to Atkins old line entered Jul. 7, 1778. (Deed Book N, p. 231, State of North Carolina grant #11876)

        May 13, 1803. Inventory of estate of William Kerr. Edmund was a purchaser at the estate sale. (Caswell Co. Book E, p 16)

        Edmund was named as one of the commissioners for the allotment to Isabell Kimbrough, widow and relict of John Kimbrough. 1803-04. (Caswell Co. Book E, p.37)

        On May 2, 1805, Edmund bought from James E. Daniel for $380.00 a Negro woman, Amy, age 24 years. (Caswell Co. Book 0, p. 83)

        Edmund appears several times in Caswell Co. court records as a witness, a purchaser at sales, etc. He was one of several men who were paid 80 pounds for building Caswell Old Gaol (Jail).

        Edmund's will, dated Apr. 19, 1807, Caswell Co. N. C., names wife Mary Ann Browning, son Caleb's heirs, son John, Joshua's two sons (Joshua and Beedy), son Robert, son Nimrod, daughter Nancy McReynolds, daughter Elizabeth's children, daughter Mary Culberson, daughter Rachel Browning and granddaughter Nancy Bowren (Bowin). The will was proven in Caswell Co. Court, July 1807. Executors, son Robert Browning and Alex Murphey. Witness: Thomas Browning and J. Zachary. (Caswell Co. Will Book B, p. 166 and Book E, p. 347-349, Book F, p. 260)

        Edmond Browning
        Caswell County, North Carolina
        Will Book E, pgs. 347-348
        In the Name of God Amen I Edmond Browning of Caswell County being very weak of body but of Sound and perfect Memory do make this my last Will and Testament disannulling and revoking all other Wills & bequeaths heretofore made by me and calling to mind the Mortality of my body Knowing it is once appointed for all men to die I commit my Body to the earth from whence it came to [be] buried at the discretion of my Executors and my soul to god who first gave it & existance hoping and Trusting at the great day of Accounts to meet a joyful resurrection And as Touching my Worldly Goods (or estate) as it has been please God to bless me with I give and bequeath to my son John Browning an equal proportion of all my estate that is to be sold___

        Item I give to my son Calebs Heirs an equal proportion likewise of what is to be sold of my Estate___

        Item I give and bequeath to my Daughter Haney McReynolds an equal
        proportion likewise___

        I give and bequeath unto my Son Joshua Brownings two Sons Beedy & Joshua Browning an equal proportion of their Fathers proportion is equal to the others above___

        Item I give unto my Daughter Elizabeths Children her proportion with the others as above to be equally divided among all that is living ___

        Item I give unto my Daughter Mary Culberson One Negro Boy named Guilford which She has now in her possession___

        Item I give unto my Son Robert Browning an equal proportion as my Other sons above mentioned___

        Item I give unto my Son Nimrod Browning an equal proportion with the rest above mentioned of my Sons
        Item I give unto my Daughter Racheal
        Browning one Negro boy named Jack and one Cow and Calf out of my Stock of her choice & one Bed and Bolster & two pillows & four Sheets One Counterpain two Bed quilts & two Blankets

        Item I desire that my Grand Daughter Nancy Bowring Shall have Twenty pounds Virginia Money to be raised out of my Estate

        Item I give unto my Wife Mary Ann Browning one Bed and two Sheets Counterpain & two bed Quilts & One Bolster & two pillows Cow and Calf the price of one when Sold at her own Choice and her Riding Saddle and a pewter Dish & Bason three Spoons & two plates and one pot and the third part of the price of my land when Sold and one Horse by the Name of Fanfair

        Now my Will is that my land of five Hundred Acres with all and every of my property of every Kind with Negroes and Stock of all Kinds to be sold only what I have bequeathed to my two Daughters Racheal and Mary and my Wife and divided as before mentioned___

        Now I constitute and Ordain my son Robert Browning & Alexr. Murphey my whole and Sole Executors In Testemony whereof I have Set my hand and affixed my seal this the 19th day of April and in the year of Our Lord 1807

        his
        Edmond X Browning
        mark
        Test
        J. ZACHARY
        Thomas Browning

        State of North Carolina
        Caswell County \\\\ July Court 1807
        The Execution of this Will was duly proved in Open Court by the Oath of Thomas Browning one of the Subscribing Witnesses thereto and on motion Ordered to be recorded_______ at the same time the Executors therein mentioned qualified & letters
        Testamentory issued accordingly ___

        Test

        Ad. Murphey

         

        Inventory of estate May 23, 1807; sale of estate Sep. 3, 1807 (Caswell Co. Will Book E, p. 348). Estate sale record Sep. 3, 1807. Purchasers included Robert Browning, William Culberson, Maryann Browning, John Browning, Hiram Culberson, Rachel Browning and Nimrod Browning. (Caswell Co. Will Book E p. 411)

        Appraisal and division of Edmund's estate to William Culberson and Rachel Browning, June 1808 Court (Caswell Co. Will Book E, p. 424).

        Allotment to Mary Ann Browning, her dower as Edmund's widow - 146.6 acres adjacent to Luke Pendergast, Bird Lay, Thomas Vaughan, 1/3 part of land including dwelling house. Mar. 21, 1808 (Caswell Co. Deed Book P, p.178)

        On Jul. 11, 1808, power of attorney granted by Joseph McReynolds of Sumner Co. TN to William Whiteside of Orange Co. N. C., to receive of Alexander Murphy and Robert Browning, executors of estate of Edmund Browning, the $400 due him as legacy. Approved by William Trigg and Edwd Douglass of Sumner Co. April 1811 Court. (Caswell Co. Deed Book Q, p. 226-227 and Book F, p.199)

        On Sep. 27, 1810, power of attorney granted in Clark Co. KY. by Toliver Browning, Henry Browning, John Flynn intermarried with Lucy Browning, Milla Browning, Jenney Browning, to their brother Elijah Browning to receive their legacy as heirs of Caleb Browning. Approved by Wm. McMillan and D.
        Hampton, J.P.s of Clark Co KY. April 1811 Court. (Caswell Co. Book Q, p. 228-229, Book F, p. 201)

        On Nov. 17, 1810, power of attorney granted by Joshua Browning of Bedford Co. TN. (Edmund's grandson) to Edward King to receive any legacy due from his grandfather Edmund Browning's estate. Witnessed by Bedy Browning. April 1811 Court. (Caswell Co Book Q, p. 229-230 and Book F, p. 200)

        Robert Browning and Alex Murphy, executors of Edmund Browning, dec'd, paid to Nimrod Browning 189 pounds in full legacy due him from his deceased father, Edmund Browning. January Court 1811. Witness, Solomon Parks (Caswell Co. Book F, p.156)

        Beedy (Bediah) Browning, heir and devisee of Joshua Browning, dec'd, received his share of the estate of his grandfather, Edmund Browning. (Caswell Co. Book F, p.157)

        Joshua Browning, heir and devisee of Joshua Browning, dec'd, received his share of estate of his grandfather, Edmund Browning, paid to Edward King, attorney. April Court 1811. (Caswell Co. Book F, p. 160)

        Joseph McReynolds, husband of Nancy McReynolds, an heir of Edmund Browning, appoints William Whitsett his attorney to collect Nancy's share of estate, $400. Bonded by Mary McNeill. Solomon Parks. April 1811 Court. (Caswell Co. Book F, p. 161)

        Heirs of Caleb Browning, Elijah Browning for himself and attorney for Tolliver, Henry Browning, John Flynn and his wife Lucy, Molley and Tenney Browning, children and heirs of Caleb Browning. April 1811 Court (Caswell Co. Will Book F, p. 162)

        On Oct. 22, 1811, power of attorney granted by Alston Solomon, John Clift, James Price, John Gibson, all of Bedford Co. TN., legatees of Elizabeth Browning, dec'd, legatee of Edmund Browning, dec'd, to George Browning of same county to receive from estate in Caswell Co. N. C. Jan 1812 Court (Book Q, p. 445-446 and Will Book F, p. 259)

        George Browning, attorney for Auston Solomon, in right of his wife, Phoebe; John Clift in right of his wife, Delilah; James Price in right of wife, Milley, and John Gibson in right of wife, Elizabeth of Bedford Co. TN. (all legatees of estate of Edmund Browning and children of Elizabeth Browning) to William Kimbrough to discharge all debts. Jan 1812 Court. (Caswell Co. Will Book F, p. 260)

        Caleb Browning of Bedford Co. TN. (child of Elizabeth Browning and legatee of Edmund) obligated to Jacob Graves to discharge debts of Browning estate. Jan 1812 Court. (Caswell Co. Will Book F, p. 261)

        Power of attorney granted by Joseph McRunnalds of Sumner Co. TN. to Thomas Willson of same to recover from executors of Edmund Browning estate. Dec. 23, 1813. (Deed Book R, p. 34) and April Court 1814 (Book G)

        Joseph McReynolds by his attorney Thomas Wilson of Sumner Co. TN. and John Browning of Orange Co. N. C., bound unto Solomon Graves, Chairman of Caswell County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions on condition that McReynolds shall refund his part of debts and charges recovered from Robert Browning and Alex Murphey, executors of will of Edmund Browning. Witness: Richard Browning.

        Descendant-
        Imogene Magnusson McDonald
        2642 State Line Road
        Ardmore, AL 3573

         

        1778 DEED: Culpeper Co., VA., Nov. 7, Edmund Browning acting as John's attorney, sold to "James Browning Junr." (s/o Francis Browning III) 207 acres on the top of Hickman Mountain, Culpeper Co., VA. This deed was "certified" in March 1779. The certification was ordered on the oaths of John Norman and Courtney Norman.

        1807 WILL: Caswell Co., N. C., RB E-347, dated Apr. 19. One item: I give to my son Caleb's heirs an equal proportion likewise of what is to be sold of my estate.

        Father: Francis**** BROWNING b: Abt 1700 in St. Anne's Parish, Essex Co., VA.
        Mother: Elizabeth Carter **** LLOYD b: 1704 in Maryland

        Marriage 1 ???? (Mrs. Edmund) BROWNING
        Married: Abt 1749
        Change Date: 17 Mar 2010
        Children
        Has Children Caleb BROWNING b: Abt 1750 in Culpeper Co., VA.
        Has Children Joshua BROWNING b: Abt 1762 in Virginia
        Has Children Robert J. BROWNING b: 15 Mar 1764 in Culpeper Co., VA.
        Has Children Nancy Henrietta "Haney" BROWNING b: Abt 1765
        Has Children Elizabeth BROWNING b: Abt 1766 in Virginia
        Has Children Nimrod BROWNING b: 1770 in Virginia
        Has No Children John BROWNING b: 1774
        Has No Children Mary Clary BROWNING b: 1776 in Virginia Or N. Carolina
        Has No Children Rachel BROWNING b: 1778 in Caswell Co., N. C. c: 1778

        Marriage 2 Mary Ann MURPHY b: 1740
        Married: 9 Sep 1800 in Caswell Co., N. C.
        Event: Marriage
        Note: (North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868 Record #: 01 033 Bondsman: William Culberson Witness: John G Murphey Bond #: 000014306)
        Change Date: 2 May 2010

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