Solomon son of John Mayo, Jr., married around 1772 to Betsey (last name not known). Solomon purchased land in Beaufort County, North Carolina, on three occasions. On February 19, 1777, Solomon bought one hundred and twenty-five acres from John Mayo, Jr., for one hundred pounds, located on the south side of Pamlico River on the north side of Campbell Creek. This land was willed to Solomon's son John, after his wife's widowhood. This deed was proven in court in September 1777. This was Solomon's home place.
SOLOMON MAYO b. c1754; m. c1772 to BETSEY __?__ Beaufort Co., NC deed records reveal that Solomon purchased 125 acres from JOHN MAYO JR on 19 Feb 1777. Solomon purchased 100 acres from BENJAMIN MAYO in Beaufort County on 18 Sept 1795
On September 18, 1795, Solomon bought from Benjamin Mayo, for fifty pounds, one hundred acres on the south side of Gamble (Campbell) Creek up Sith Creek, known as Sand Hills. Witnesses were: Jonathan Mayo, and Solomon Mayo, Jr. Proven in court in the March term 1798, by Jonathan Mayo. This tract of land was later willed to Solomon's son, Henry Mayo. (72)
Abstract of Solomon Mayo's will, February 4, 1796:
In the Name of God, Amen. I, Solomon Mayo, of the State of North Carolina, and the county of Beaufort, being through abundant mercy and goodness of God, though weak in body; yet of a sound and perfect understanding and memory, praise be to God, do make and constitute this, my last will and testament, and desire it may be received by all as such:
I lend my loving wife, Betsy Mayo, this plantation, whereon I now live. Likewise, my young horse. Likewise, I lend her a equal part, with the children of all my property during her widowhood. Also, I lend unto her a negro man by the name of Ned for the raising and bringing up of my small children till of age. Likewise I give unto my loving wife five cows and calves, two steers, all of her own choice, two beds and furniture.
I give to my son, John Mayo, after my -wife's widowhood, this house, whereon I now live, containing one hundred twenty-five acres of land to him, my said son and heirs. But, if my said son should die without heirs, my will is that the said land should descend to my son, Henry Mayo. Also, I give unto my son, John, one bed marked Thus, "I". Also one mare eighteen months old.
I give to my son, James Mayo, one hundred acres of land lying on the south dividing creek. to him, my said son and his heirs and assigns forever. Also, one mare five years old. Also, one bed already given.
I give to my son, Henry Mayo, ninety acres of land joining the land I give to my son, John Mayo, being my own survey. Also, one hundred acres of land lying on Smith Creek, by the name of Sand Creek, to him, my said son, and his heirs and assigns forever. Also, my oId mare. Also one bed marked thus? As to the rest of my estate, my will and desire is, after my lawful debts are paid, that the rest should be equally divided among all my surviving children: James, John, Henry, Zelph, Betse, Nance, and Jerusha Mayo. Also, I give unto my loving wife and my three sons, seventeen dollars each, and lastly, I do make and constitute my loving wife, and my friend, Zedekiah Mixon, executors of this, my last well and testament.
Signed: Solomon Mayo
Witnessed by James Mixon, Martha Wolson and Will Pate.
