Person:John Wood (182)

Land Records

• 27 September 1763, Bedford County Deed Book, Vol. 2, 1761-1766, pg. 604., Wood to Ritchey

This Indenture made this __ day of June one thousand seven hundred and sixty five between John Wood of the County of Bedford of the one part and James Richey of the same County of the other part Witness that the said John Wood for and in Consideration of the __ of ______ the Receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge have bargained and sold by these Presents doth grant Bargain sell A Lein Enfereof and Confirm unto James Ritchey his Heirs assigns forever one certain Tract or Parcel of Land situate lying and being in the County of Bedford on Both sides of Auslins Creek a North Branch of the North Fork of Little Otter River and Bounded as followeth to wit, Beginning at two willer trees on the creek thence of North sixty seven degrees West ninety eight Poles to a small Red Oak North Twenty three Degrees East two Hundred and ninety six poles to a White Oak on a Branch thence Down the Branch asit Meanders to Richard Callaways Corner small Hickory thence a long his Lines south Twenty Degrees west one Hundred and Thirty eight poles to his Corner white oak south fifty five degrees East one Hundred and Twenty poles to his ~ Corner Black Oak thence off south Twenty Three Degrees ~ West seventy four poles to a shrub white oak south Eighteen Degrees East seventy two poles to a Red Oak south fifty Degrees West one Hundred and sixteen poles to a White oak south seventy seven Degrees West Twenty eight poles to a pine North sixty five Degrees West ninety two poles to a White Oak on Oslins Creek aforesaid Thence up the creek as it meanders to the first station containing Three Hundred and Thirty five acres of land. Together with the Priviledges and Appertenances fo the same ~ Belonging or in anywife appertaining To Have and to Hold the above sold Land and Premises with the Appurtenances ~ unto the said James Richey his Heirs and Assigns forever and the said John Wood Doth Covenant Grant and agree to and with the said James Richey that he the said John Wood and his Heirs the said Land and premises with its appertenances until the sald James Richey his Heirs and ~ assigns shall and will Warrant & forever Defend In witness whereof the said John Wood hath thereunto set his Hand and seal the day and Year first above written. [Signed] John Wood [Seal]

Memorandum that on the day and year first Written Livery of seixen of the within land & premises was given made done & Executed by the ~ Within named John Wood to the named James Richey according to the Tenor and Effect of the within written Deed. [Signed] John Wood

At a Court held for Bedford County June 23rd 1765. This Indenture and Memorandum of Livery of Seisen hereto Indorsed Were acknowledged by Johh Wood Partie therto and Agnes the Wife of said John (she being first sworn Examined according to Law Relinquished her Right of Dower in and to the Land and Premises Conveyed by the said Indenture and Orderd to be Recorded.

Teste: Ben Howard CBC.

• 7 April 1768, Bedford County Deed Book, Vol. 3, 1766-1771, pg. 185, Bigerton and Markham to Wood

This Indentury made this 7 day of April one Thousand seven hundred and sixty eight Between John Bigerton and William Markham of the one part and John Wood of Bedford County of the other part witnesseth that the said John Bickerton and William Markham for and in consideration of the full sum of one hundred pounds current money of Virginia to them paid the Receipt where they do hereby acknowledge hath granted Bargained and sold and by these presents doth Grant Bargain sell Deliver and Confirm unto him the said John Wood his Heirs and assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of Land containing three Hundred and forty acres being granted to the said John Bickerton & William Markham by a patent Dated the Twenty second day of September one Thousand seven hundred and sixty six and situate in Bedford county on Both sides of the (the middle fork of Falling River so called in the Patent, but in after time it bears the name of) the south fork of Falling River and Bounded as followeth, viz [boundaries omitted] To have and to hold the above granted premises with the Reversion and Reversions Remainder and Remainder and every part and parcel there of unto him the said John Wood his Heirs and assigns forever and the said Bickerton and William Markham jointly and for themselves and their Heirs doth Covenant grant and agree to and __ John Wood his Heirs and Assigns that they the said John Bickerton & William Markham then and there Heirs the above granted premises with __ the Profits and Priviledges thereunto Appertaining unto him the said John Wood his Heirs and Assigns shall and will by these presents Warrant and forever Defend in Witness whereof they the said John Bickerton and William Markham hath here unto set there hands and affixed there Seal & __ Year first above Written. {Signed] Jno. Bickerton, William Markham

Signed, Sealed & Delivered in presence of: William Jones, Nicholas Coner, William ___>

Memorandum that on the day and Year first within __ Livery of Seisen of the within granted Land and Premises was by the Named John Bickerton and William Markham for them selves and Heirs made done and Executed unto the within named John Wood according to the Tenor of the within Written Deed. [Signed] John Bickerton, William Markham.

At a Court held for Bedford County June 27th 1768. This Indenture and Memorandum of Livery of Seisen here on Ind___ proved by the oaths of William Jones, Nicholas Coner and William ___.

Teste: Ben Howard CBC.

• 25 April 1769, Bedford County Deed Book, Vol. 3, 1766-1771, pg. 270, Wood to Oneal

This Indenture made thsi 25th day of April One Thousand Seven Hundred & sixty nine between John Wood of the County of Bedford of the one part and Daniel Oneel of the aforsed. County part Witnesseth that the said John Wood for Divers good Csuse considerations him thereunto moving but more Especially for and in convey__ of the sum of Fifty pounds Current Money of Virginia to him in __ the aforesd. John Wood by him the aforesd. Daniel O'Neel the Receipt doth hereby Acknowledge and him self satisfied hath granted sold & conformed and by these presents doth Grant Bargain __ unto the said Daniel ONeal his Heirs or Exr. or Administrators or __ Certain Tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Bedford aforesaid on the Waters of Oslin Creek and Bounded as follows, Vizt. [boundaries onmitted] containing Two Hundred and Twenty five Acres of land be the same more or less to have and to hold the aforesd. Tract or parcel of land of Two Hundred & Twenty five Acres with all Houses woods and Waters with at Other propites (the Grave Yard Excepted), and Improvements of what Nater or Kins so ever unto him the aforesd. Daniel ONeel his Heirs Executors Administrators and Assigns forever as an Estate in fee simple and the aforesd. John Wood & Agness his wife doth for themselves their Heirs Executors & Assigns further agree with him the aforesaid Daniel ONeel his Heirs and Assigns that he will forever hereafter Warrant and Defend the aforesd. Land and premises from himself and his Heirs and from all persons Claiming any Right or Title to the sd. Land unto him the sd. Daniel ONeal his Heirs Executors or Assigns for ever in Witness Whereof they the aforesd. John Wood and Agness his wife have ~ hereunto set there hands and seals the Day and Year above Written. {Signed} John Wood, Agness Wood

Memorandum that on the 25th day of April one Thousand seven Hundred and sixty nine Peacable and Quiet possession of the within land and premises within this Deed Mentioned was had and Taken with Livery of sensen of the same by the within 'John Wood and Agness his wife and by them Delivered unto the within Daniel Oneel unto the only use and behoof of him the sd. Daniel Oneel his Heirs and Assigns forever According to the Intent and meaning of the within Written Deed. [Signed} Jno. Wood

At a Court held for Bedford County April 25th 1769. This Indenture and Memorandum of Livery of Seisen hereon Endorsed were Acknowledged by John Wood and Agness his wife (the said Agness having first privilly Examined according to Law) and Ordered to be Reorded.

Teste: Ben Howard CBC.

• 28 December 1769, Bedford County Deed Book, Vol. 3, 1766-1771, pg. 515-516, Wathen & Jennings to Wood

This Indenture made this 28th Day of December one thousand seven hundred and sixty nine between Robert Wathen of the County of Chesterfield and Robert Jennings of the County of Hanover of the one part and John Wood Gent. of the County of Bedford of the __ part Witnesseth that the said Robert Wathen and Robert Jennings for and in Consideration of the sum of Fifty one pounds five shillings to them in hand paid by the said John Wood the Receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge have granted bargained and sold and by these presents doth grand bargain and sell unto the said John Wood and to his heirs and assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of land containing four Hundred and ten acres to be the same less being part of a larger track of land granted by patent to the said Robert Wathen and Robert Jennings situate in Bedford County on both sides of Bull Run Bounded as followeth to wit: [boundaries omitted]. Together with all the Estate Right and Title of them the __ Robert Wathen and Robert Jennings of in and to teh same and the Reversion and Reversions Remainder and Remaind__ Rents Issues and profits of all and singular the said premi__ to him the said John Wood his heirs and assigns forever To Have and to Hold the said Land and premises to the said John Wood his heirs and assigns forever to the only proper use and be__ of the said John Wood his heirs and assigns forever and __ Robert Wathen and Robert Jennings for themselves and th__ Heirs do agree to warrent and Defend the Title of the said and premises to the said John Wood his heirs and assigns against the Claim of all person or persons whatsoever . In Witness whereof the said Robert Wathen and Robert Jennings have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year aforesaid. [Signed] Robert Wathen, Robt. Jennings

Sealed & Delivered in presents of: Richard Stith, Nicholas Conner, John Read.

Memorandum that on the day first within written Livery of Seisen of the within mentioned land and premises was by the within named Robert Wathen and Robert Jenning made Done and Executed unto the within named John Wood according to the Tenor of the within Written Deed. [Signed] Robert Wathen, Robert Jennings.

In presents of: Richard Stith, John Read, Nicholas Conner.

At a Court held for Bedford County May 22d. 1770.

This Indenture & Memorandum of Livery of seisen hereon Endorsed were Acknowledged by Robert Wathen one of the parties thereto and at a Court held for the said County Nov. 27th 1770 the same were acknowledged by Robert Jennings & Ordered to be Recorded

Teste: Ben Howard CBC.

• 22 February 1779, Bedford County Deed Book, Vol. 6-7, 1778-1787, pg. 178-9, Harris to Wood

This Indenture made this XXII day of February one Thousand Seven hundred and Seventy Nine Between William Harris of Bedford County of the one part and John Wood of the same County of the other part Witnesseth that the said William Harris for and in Consideration of the sum of one hundred pounds Current money of Virginia to him in hand paid (the receipt whereof hadoth hereby acknowledge) hath granted Bargained and Sold and by these presents Doth grant Bargain sell deliver and Conform unto him the said John Wood his Heirs and Assigns forever one Certain Tract or parcel of Land containing fifty four acres (by the same more or less) Granted to teh said William Harris by patent bearing date May teh 11th 1770 Situate in Bedford County on the south side of the South fork of Falling river and Bounded as followeth, Viz. [boundaries omitted] Togther with the priviledges and appurtenances thereunto appertaining with the Reversion and Reversions Remainder and Remainders and every part and parcel thereof To Have and to hold the above granted land and premises unto him the said John Wood his Heirs and assigns forever and the said William Harris doth for himself and his Heirs Covenant grant and agree to and with thd said John Wood his Heirs and Assigns that he the said William Harris and his Heirs ~ the above granted land and Premises with every of the profits and priviledges thereunto appertaining unto him the said John Wood his Heirs and assigns in in defeasible Fee simple Estate shall and will by these presents warrant and forever defend in witness whereof he the said William Harris Hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and year first above written. [Signed] William Harris [Seal]

Signed Sealed and Delivered, In presence of ___.

Memorandum that on the day and year first within written Livery of Seisin of thsi within granted Land and Premises was by the within named William Harris made done and Executed unto the within named John Wood According to the Tenor of the within Written Deed. [Signed] William Harris [Seal]

In presence of ____

At a Court held for Bedford County teh 22d. day of February 1779.

This Indenture together with the Memorandum of Livery of Seisin thereon were Acknowledged by William Harris party thereto and Ordered to be recorded.

Teste: J. Steptoe CC.

Will of John Wood

Bedford County, Virginia 11 Jun 1773.

In the Name of God Amen. Calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing it is appointed for all men once to die, Do make and order this my last will and testament, that is to say principally and first of all I recommend my soul to the hands of God who gave it and as for my body I recommend it to the dust to be buried in a Christian like manner at the discretion of my executors nothing doubting but at the general resurrection I shall receive the same by the Almighty power of God and ordering what worldly estate it hath pleased God to bless me with in this life, I devise and despose of the same in the following form and manner: to wit:

First of all it is my will and pleasure that all my just debts be paid.

Item: I give to my beloved wife Agness Wood all land plantation and purtenances where I now live with all and every other of my stock of every kind and hogs with all my plantation implements during her natural life always reserving to each of my children now living five shillings.

Item: I give and bequeath to my son John Wood after my beloved wife's death all the land and plantation where I now live to him his heirs and assign forever.

Item: I give and bequeath to my daughter Winifred five shillings current money.

Item: I give and bequeath to my daughter Miley five shillings current money.

I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth five shillings current money.

Item: I give and bequeath to my daughter Reachel five shillings current money.

Item: I give and bequeath to my daughter Agness five shillings current money.

Item: I give and bequeath to my son Richard five shillings current money.

Item: I give and bequeath to my son Elijah five shillings current money.

Likewise it is my will and pleasure that all my moveable estate that remains at my beloved wife's death be disposed of at the discetion among my children.

It is my will and pleasure that my survey and tract of land containg 180 acres lying on the waters of Sycamore Creek in Bedford be sold for the best price and the money arising therefrom to be applied to paying my just debts.

Likewise it is my will and pleasure that all my entries of land be sold and applied to the same uses -- and I hereby fully empower and appoint Robert Donald and William Armstrong or either of them to make goos and sufficient rights and titles of the tract of land and entries to the said purchasers of such conveyances as may be necessary.

I give and bequeath to my son Henery five shillings current money.

Like wise it is further my will and leasure that all my four above named sons at proper age be bound to suitable trades at the discretion of their mother and my executors.

I hereby also constitute and appoint Robert Donald and William Armstrong executors of this my last will and testament, revoking, disanulling, and disallowing any and every will and testament by me here-to-fore made, done or advocated, rectifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix my seal this eleventh day of June one thousand seven hundred and seventy three.

(signed) John Wood

Signed, sealed, acknowledged, declared and presented by said John Wood to be his last will and testament in the presence of us: Robert Ewing, Robert Irwin, Barbra Mayberry.

[Probated Washington County, Tennessee - May 1780, Will Book 1, Page 38].

Records in Virginia

• 27 JUly 1770, Bedford County Deed Book, Vol. 3, 1766-1771, pg. 270, McFall to Wood

Know by all men by these presents that John McFall of Bedford County for and in Consideration of the sum of fifty Pounds Current Money to me in hand paid by John Wood which the said John McFall hereby acknowledge the Receipt of and every part thereof has Bargained & Delivered of these presents does bargain sell & Deliver with the same John Wood all my Whole Estate, Viz, one waggon and five horses, three Black ___ and two bays and forty head of Cattle Wk'd with a Crop and under___ in the left Ear and a Crop in the Right ear, Two Feather Beds & furniture and all my other Movables and household furniture with every other __ my whole Estate of every kind whatsoever to the said Wood to have & hold the said Bargained premises & also two Gray Horses to have hold them also alongst with the others and I the said John McFall my __ & shall and will warrant and forever Defend the above mentioned prem__ to the said Wood his heirs and assigns forever provided the said John Wood does pay or cause to be paid or that he does relieve said John Wood for his being security for me in sundry suits brought me this July __ 1770 then to be Full and Void otherways in full force and Virtue it __ further agreed that provided John McFall does not Releave said John Wood from the above Securityship in six Month from this ___ the said John Wood or his heirs is and shall be at full Liberty __ sell to the highest bidder the within mentioned premises first giving sd. McFall Ten Days previous Notice and out of the amount of sales pay & satisfy every Debt that he is security for & satisfy himself for all contingent charges that may be in ___ selling the within in Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 27th Day of July Anno Dom 1770~ [Signed] John McFall.

Sealed & Delivered in presence of: Robert Cowan, Alexander Spears, Dun: Campbell.

At a Court held for Bedford County Sep: 25th 1770

This Bill of Sale was acknowledged by John McFall party thereto and ordered to be recorded

Teste: Ben Howard CBC.

• 1774 - Members of Capt. Thomas Buford's Volunteer Company in Bedford County: John Wood. [Source: Our kin : the genealogies of some of the early families who made history in the founding and development of Bedford County, Virginia, pg. 207]

• May 1774 - John Wood and Thomas Wood were both signers of The Petition of Peaks of Otter Presbyterian Church, in the County of Bedford to the Virginia House of Burgesses, for permission to own slaves.

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   John Wood was born about 1730.
   
   His wife was named Agnes.
   
   John Wood (1752),
   Winifred Wood (1754, married Walter Neal),
   Miley Wood (1755),
   Elizabeth Wood (married Michael Hyder),
   Rachel Wood (1758, married James Scarborough),
   Agnes Wood ( 1760),
   Richard Wood (1766, married Rachel Cockram, Fannie Brammer, Elizabeth DeHart and Lucendia Via),
   Elijah Wood (1769), and
   Henry Wood (1772).
   
   John Wood was in the Battle of Point Pleasant. He enlisted on October 10, 1774 from Bedford County, Virginia in Buford's Company.
   
   In 1776, John Wood was on the Cherokee Expedition.
   
   On May 5, 1778 Jacob Brown sold 673 acres to John Wood for 100£. The land was on the southside of the Nolichucky River near William Clark's line.
   
   Michael Woods and John Woods were on the 1778 Washington County tax list. John's property was valued at 218£ 18 s 8 li.
   
   The first court met February 23, 1778. In 1779 the Legislature of North Carolina laid off Jonesborough as the seat of justice for Washington County. John Woods, Jesse Walton, George Russell, James Stuart and Benjamin Clark were appointed commissioners to lay out and direct its buildings.
   
   John was killed by indigenous warriors around 1780 while making maple syrup in Washington County, Tennessee.
   
   His will was written in Bedford County, Virginia on June 11, 1773. It was probated in Washington County, Tennessee in May, 1780.
   
   https://www.anamericanfamilyhistory.com/TennesseeFamilies&Places/Wood%20Woods%20Families/Wood%20John%201730.html

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