Person:William Gragg (14)

Records in Tennessee

Greene Co. TN Taxables, for 1796, Captain Samuel Gragg's Company.

Henry Gragg 600 acres - 1

John Gragg 250 acres -1

Robert Jr Gragg 340 acres - 1

Samuel Gragg 300 acres -1

Thomas Gragg 525 acres - 1

William Gragg 250 acres

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Greene Co. TN Taxables, for 1799, Captain John Gragg's Company

Henry Gragg 675 aces - 1

John Gragg 250 acres - 1

Robert Gragg 421 acres - 1

Thomas Gragg 750 acres -1

William Gragg 200 acres -1

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Greene Co. TN Taxables, for 1800, Captain Gragg's Company

Henry Gragg 575 acres - 1

John Gragg 250 acres - 1

Robert Gragg 426 acres - 1

Samuel Gragg 300 acres - 1

Thomas Gragg 762 acres - 1

Wm Gragg 200 acres - 1

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Land Grant: No. 4074, Page 200. State of Tennessee - to William Gragg, 40 acres south side of Nolachucky River - Entry No. 2687, 8 May 1815 - founded on certificate No. 779 - issued to George Gordon for 500 acres, 2 November 1814 - 40 acres of which are assigned to William Gragg enterer - adjoining Graggs old tract, adjoining John Harris. Sealed 28 November 1816. [North Carolina Land Grants recorded in Greene County, Tennessee, compiled by Goldene Fillers Burgner, pg. 53].

Greene Co. TN Deeds: 4 Sep 1817, William Gragg, Grant No. 4074 for 40 acres. [Greene County, Tennessee Deeds, 1802-1818]. [Note: duplicate of Grant listed above]

Greene Co. TN Deeds: 21 Oct 1818, This Indenture entered into this twenty first day of October one thousand Eight Hundred and Eighteen, Between John Gragg and William Gragg of the one part, and Hugh Melay of the other part all of the County of Greene and State of Tennessee. Witnesseth, that for and in Consideration of the sum of Six Hundred and Eighty five Dollars in hand paid the Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged ~ the said John and William Gragg both bargained sold Granted aliend? and Confirmed unto the said Hugh Meloy his Heirs and assigns, and by these presents do Bargain, Sell, Grant, alien? and Confirm unto the said Hugh Meloy heirs and assigns forever a certain Tract or parcel of Land, Lying and being in the said County of Greene on the south side of Nolachuckey River bounded as follows: ..., then four poles of ___ the same couse to a stake on the North side of a Tract Conveyed by Alexander Kelly to Robert Gragg Deceased, thence with the same, North Eighty seven and a fourth East, ....thence South Fifty two and a half west Ninety four poles to a Black oak on the open line of said Tract Conveyed by Alexander Kelly to Robert Gragg Deceased.... to the Beginning Containing one Hundred and Fifty three acres, (viz) John Gragg conveys on his part Fifty Three Acres, and William Gragg on his part one hundred acres, Together with all the woods, ways, waters, water-courses, profits, Commodidies, hereditaments and appurtenances to said Land Belonging or Right appertaining ~ Reversion and Reversions, Remainder and Remainders, Rents Issued and profits thereof, to have and to hold the aforesaid one Hundred and Fifty three acres of land, hereby sold and conveyed, and all the singular the premises, and every part and parcel thereof, with these and every their appurtenances to the said Hugh Meloy, and to the only proper use and Behoof of the said Hugh Meloy his Heirs and assigns forever, and the said John and William Gragg by these presents to convenant and agree with the said Hugh Meloy that the said Land now is and forever shall be clear of all Bargains, sales or Grants by them made, Rite of Power or any Incumbrance whatsoever So as to make unto the said Hugh Meloy a perfect Title or Estate of Inheritance in fee simple, and Lastly said John and William Gragg doth promise and agree to warrant and forever Defend such land against themselves their Heirs and Assigns to the said Hugh Meloy his Heirs and assigns forever. In witness whereof they have hereunto set their Hands and Seals the Day and Date first above written. [Signed] John Gragg [Seal], William Gragg [Seal]. Registered this 19th Day of December 1818.

Tennessee Land Entry, 20 May 1820. No. 5076. William Gregg Assignee of Joseph E. Bell assignee of George Gordon Locates & Enters ten acres of land in Greene County Sixth District on the South Side of Nolichucky River Beginning on two white oaks a Corner of said William Graggs' forty and Entry running East and South for Complement By virtue of a Certificate Grant of No. 1183. dated March 7 1816. Entered May 20th 1820. [Tennessee, U.S., Early Land Registers, 1778-1927].

Greene Co. TN Deeds: 30 Sep. 1820. This Indenture made this Thirtieth Day of September one Thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty Between William Gragg of the County of Greene and State of Tennessee on one part, and Joseph E. Bell of the Town of Lincolnton and State of North Carolina of the other part. Witnesseth, that the said William Gragg for and in Consideration of the Sum of Three Hudred Dollars, to him in hand paid by the said Joseph E. Bell the Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath Bargained, Granted, sold and conveyed, and by these presents does Bargain, Grant, Sell and Convey unto Joseph E. Bell his Heirs __ a Certain Tract or parcel of Land Granted to said Gragg by the State of Tennessee by Grant Number 4074 founded and Certificate of Number 779 Dated Second Day of November 1814, which Tract Lies in the County of Greene and State of Tennessee on the South Side of Nolachuckey River. Beginning at a white oak, the beginning Corner of said Gragg's old Tract, thence with a Conditional Line made with John Hoveris south Sixty five East Sixty poles.... [remainder of boundaries omitted].. Including a Hlouse and Improvements Containing Forty Acres, with the appurtenances, To Have and to hold the said Tract or parcel of Land to the said Joseph E. Bell his Heirs &c. forever and the said William Gragg, for himself his Heirs &c. doth Warrant and forever Defend said Land to said Bell his Heirs &c. against the Lawful claims or Demands of all persons whatsoever as an Indefeasible Right of Inheritance, in Fee Simple, by the said Joseph E. Bell his Heirs &c. freely to be possessed and Enjoyed. In Testimony of which I said William Gragg have hereunto set my hand and seal the Date above written. [Signed] William Gragg [Seal] Wit: J.M. Kilgore, Robert Gragg. Recorded Greene Co. TN Court, January Session 1821.

Greene Co. TN Land Survey: No. 241, By virtue of an Entry made as a preference right in the Entry takers office in Greene County of No. 252 dated the 22 day of June 1824. I have surveyed for William Gregg fifty acres of land on the South side of Noly Chucky river Beginning at a black oak said Greggs corner thence South one hundred and two poles to a black oak thence North forty eight East one hundred & thirty poles to a stake in Cogburns line thence with his line West thirty pole to a stake Cogburns corner thence north fifty eight pole to a stake in a field, thence to the Beginning. Surveyed Sept. the 30th 1824. [Signed] James Patterson, County Surveyor. Chain Carriers: John Coggburn, Elias Stephen.

Greene Co. TN Land Survey, 1824: By virtue of an Entry made in the Entry takers office in Greene County of No. 548 Dated December 4th 1824. I have surveyed John Gragg fifty acres of land on the waters of Charles Creek sough side of Nalachucky River. Beginning at a black oak a corner to William Gragg thence with his line North eighty seven East fifty one poles to a white oak thence North twenty eight East Seventy five poles to a stake on his old line thence North seventy two West eighteen poles to a hickory his corner thence North twenty poles to a black oak thence with a line with a line of his fifty - acre Survey West eighty poles to a black oak his corner thence a direct line to the Beginning. Surveyed the 17th June 1826. [Signed] James Patterson, County Surveyor. Chain Carriers: William Gragg, Ruben Smith.

Greene Co. TN Land Survey, 1825: By virtue of an Entry made in the Entry takers office in Greene County of No. 545 Dated December 4th 1824. I have surveyed for William Gragg twenty acres of land on the dividing ridge between the waters of Meadow Creek and Charles Branch Beginning at a white oak Joseph Bells corner thence with his line West fifty poles to two white oaks thence south twn poles to a red oak and a black oak on John Renners line thence with his line East ninty six poles to a white oak thence north thirty one East twenty six poles to a pine said Runners corner thence with his line East twenty four poles to a stake thence North twenty four poles to a stake thence West forty four poles to a white oak thence south thirteen poles to a pine thence West forty poles to a white oak Bell's corner thence to the Beginning. Surveyed September 29th 1826. [Signed] James Patterson, County Surveyor. Chain Carriers: Robert Gragg, Rubin Smith.

Greene Co. TN Widows Provisions, 28 April 1828, page 84, Andrew Patterson, William Gragg and George Cook for Isabella Buster, widow of Claudius Buster.

Greene Co. TN Deed: 1830, This Indenture made this Seventeenth Day of April One Thousand Eight Hundred and Thirty ~ Between William Gragg of the County of Greene and State of Tennessee of the one part, and Joseph E. Bell of said County and State of the other part Witnesseth.~ that the said William Gragg for and in Consideration of the Sum of Fifteen Dollars to him in hand paid by the said Joseph E. Bell the Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, heis? Bargarained and Sold and Does hereby Bargain, Sell, Confirm and Convey to the said Joseph E. Bell his Heirs and assigns forever, all that Tract or parcel of Land Lying in the County aforesaid and adjoining the plantation whereon said Bell now Resides, Beginning at a white oak the Beginning corner of said Graggs old Tract. Also the Beginning Corner of a Tract of Land that said Gragg Conveyed to said Bell by Deed Dated 30th September 1820 ~ [remainder of measurements omitted] In Testimony Whereof the said William Gragg has hereto set his hand and affixed his Seal the Day and Year first above written. [Signed] William Gragg [Seal]. Witness: John W. Bell, Samuel C. Bell. Recorded Greene County, TN, 10 February 1831.

Greene Co., TN Deed: 1830, This Indenture made this Eighteenth Day of June in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Thirty Between William Gragg (farmer) of the County of Greene and State of Tennessee of the one part and Joseph E. Bell (Physician) of the County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth, that the said William Gragg for and in Consideration of the Sum of one Thousand five Hundred Dollars to him in hand paid by the said Joseph E. Bell the Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, does Give, Grant, Bargain and Sell, assign and Confirm to the said Joseph E. Bell his Heirs and assigns forever, all that Tract piece or parcel of Land Situate Lying and being in the County of Greene and State aforesaid being part of a Tract of Land that Robert Gragg purchased of Alexander Kelly by Deed Dated February 3rd 1789, and which the said Robert Gragg by his Last Will and Testament, Gave to the said William Gragg, also mart of a Tract of Land that the said William Gragg Received of John Harris by Deed dated October 15th 1817. Beginning at a Stake, thence North Sixty feist? West one hundred and Twenty poles to a pine Stump at Devisias? Line Between the said William Gragg and his Brother John Gragg thence with Said Division Line as now Established between said Graggs. [boundaries omitted] In Testimony whereof the said William Gragg does Hereunto Set his hand and affixed his Seal the day and year first above written [Signed] William Gragg. In the presence of Samuel Henderson, John W. Bell. Registered this 11th Day of February 1831.

Greene Co., TN Deed: 1833, This Indenture made and Entered into this Second day of July in the Year of our Lord one Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Three, Between William Gragg of the County of Greene and State of Tennessee of the one part ~ And Alexander Williams of the County and State aforesaid of the Other part Witnesseth. That the said Gragg for and in Consideration of the sum of Thirteen Hundred and Thirty Dollars, and Ninety nine cents to him in hand paid by William Dickson of the County of Greene and State of Tennessee, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath Bargained and sold, and by these presents acknowledge, hath Bargained and sold, and by these presents does Grant, Bargain, and Sell unto the said Alexander Williams his Heirs and Assigns forever, the following Described Land, Situate Lying and being in the State of Tennessee and County of Greene on the South Side of Nolachuckey River, Beginning at a Stake thence North Sixty four west One Hundred and Twenty poles to a pine Stump with Divisional line between said William Gragg & his Brother John Gragg thence with said Divisional Line as now Established, thence to a mulberry at the Branch thence to Two Hickories, thence to a Black Oak, the Beginning Corner of John Coggburn's Land, thence to Two post oak Bushes Covered of said Coggborn's Land, thence South Eighty one East forty four poles to a post Oak, thence South thirty six poles to three post Oakes said Coggburn's Corner, thence South fifty and one half West forty poles to a Black Oak, Corner to a Tract said Gragg bought of John Hooveris [Harris]?, thence with Haveris's Line South one Hundred and Six poles to a Locust and White Oak, J.E. Bells Corner, then the reverse of said Bell's Line North forty one west thirty four poles to a post oak at the Rode side Bell's Corner, thence with said Bell's Line, ... [remainder of boundaries omitted].. to the Beginning. containing Two Hundred and Seventy five Acres more or less, being the Tract of land on which said Gragg now Lives - and Including his Improvements and buildings ~ Also an Entry made in the Entry Taker's Office of Greene County by said Gragg for Twenty Acres, No. of Entry 545. Beginning at a white Oak J.E. Bell's Corner [some of boundaries omitted].. West forty poles to a white oak [to] Bell's Corner, thence to the Beginning. Containing Twenty Acres more or Less. Also one other Entry made by said Gragg in the Entry Taker's Office of Greene County for Forty Acres, No. of Entry 545. Beginning at a White Oak J.E. Bell's corner, then with his Line West Fifty - to two White Oaks.. [some boundaries omitted], West forty poles to a white oak [on] Bell's Corner, thence to the Beginning, Containing Twenty Acres more of less. Also one other Entry made by said Gragg in the Entry Taker's Office of Greene County for Forty Acres No. of Entry 546. Beginning at a Red Oak in said Gragg's Line, [boundaried omitted].. to the Beginning, Containing Forty acres more or less. Also one other Entry made by said Gragg in teh Entry Taker's Office of Greene County, for Forty Nine Acres, No. of Entry 1219. Beginning [some boundaries omitted].. Containing Forty Nine Acres, more or Less. ~ Also the one Half of an Entry made by said Gragg in the Entry Taker's Office of Greene County for Fifty acres, No of Entry 241, the other Half of which said Entry belongs to John Coggburn. Also an Entry made in the Entry Takers Office of Greene county by Robert Gragg for Twenty five Acres No. of Entry 1477, and Assigned by Robert Gragg to William Gragg ~ Beginning at a white oak, Bell's Corner and William Gragg's Beginning corner [boundaries omitted]..., Containing Twenty five Acres, more or Less ~ To Have and to hold the aforesaid Described Tracts of Land to the said Alexander Williams his Heirs and assigns forever, ... Subject however to the following Trust. to Witt. In Trust for the said William Gragg his Heirs and Representatives for and During the Term of one Year - from the date hereof - and also in Trust that he the said Alexander Williams does reconvey to the said William Gragg the aforesaid Tracts of Land with their appurtenances at the proper Cost and charge of him the said William Gragg provided the said William Gragg shall within one year - from this date repay to the said William Dickson the said sum of Thirteen Hundred and Thirty Collars and Ninety nine cents with Legal Interest from the date hereof. But should the said William Gragg neglect or refuse to pay the said Sum of money to the said William Dickson within the time aforesaid then and without Ease the said Alexander Williams - Shall advertise the said Tracts of Land with the appurtenances on the ___ of the Court House i Greeneville and County aforesaid. Giving Twenty days notice thereof, and Should the said William Gragg still neglect or refuse to pay unto the said William Dickson the aforesaid Sum of Thirteen Hundred and Thirty Dollars and Ninety nine Cents with the Interests, Costs and Charges accruing thereon, then in that case the said Alexr. Williams shall proceed to Sell the said Tracts of land hereby conveyed with the appurtenances at the ___ of Court House aforesaid... In Testimony whereof the parties have hereunto Set their Hands and Seals the date first above written. [Signed] William Gragg [Seal], Alexr. Williams [Seal], William Dickson [Seal]. Wit: George T. Gillespie, John H. Brown. Registered thsi 5th Day of July 1833. By V. Sevier D.C. Attest. George Brown R.G.C.

Greene Co., TN Deec, 1837, This Indenture made and Entered this ninth day of January One Thousand Eight hundred and thirty seven between William Gragg of the County of Greene and State of Tennessee of the one part and John Davis of the County and State aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that the said William Gragg for and in consideration of the sum of One Thousand Eight hundred Dollars to him in hand paid by the said John Davis the Receipt whereof is hereby Acknowledged, doth Grant, bargain and sell, A lien and confirm to the said John Davis his heirs and Assigns forever a certain Tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County and State aforesaid on the South Side of Nolichuckey River on Kellys Branch boundaries follows. Beginning at a pine stump, thence the dividing line with John Gragg North fifty five east thirty two poles at a white oak at a fance, thence with a fence North forty one east one hundred and four poles to a small mulbery near a large one, thence North forty five east forty four poles to a stake between two hickorys, thence North seventy four and a half east one hundred and fourteen poles a black oak, thence sough fifty six east, twenty five and a half poles to a post oak bush, thence south eighty one east forty four ^poles to a post oak Coggburns corner.... [some of boundaires omitted].. thence north ten poles to two white oaks Joseph E. Bells corner, thence with his line east fifty poles to a white oak... [some of boundaries omitted] to the beginning corner Containing Four hundred and thirty two Acres, more or less together with all and Singular the Rights, members, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise incident or appertaining to have and to hold all and Singular the said land, and promises to the said John Davis his heirs and assigns forever and I do hereby bind myself, my heirs, Executors, Administrators and Assigns to warrant and forever defend the said land and promises to the said John Davis his heirs & c. from all person or persons, lawfully claiming the same or any pert thereof. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix my Seal the day and date first above written. [Signed] William Gragg [Seal]. Signed sealed and delivered in the presents of Witness: John N. Covington, Eliza Gragg. Registered this 23rd day of April 1838. Attest: S.E. Brmitt R.S.C.

1.   Wikitree.com.

   William Gragg
   Born 1775 in Augusta County, Virginia
   Son of Robert Gragg Sr. and Lydia Alice (Harrison) Gregg
   Brother of William Gragg, Robert (Gragg) Gregg Jr, Henry Gregg, Samuel Ole Gragg, Nancy Ann (Gragg) Crow, Thomas (Gregg) Gragg Sr., John Gragg, Sarah Mary (Gragg) Malcolm, Dinah Gregg, Elizabeth Gragg [half], Elizabeth (Gregg) Smith and Abigail (Gragg) Harris
   Husband of Anna (Smart) Gragg — married 6 Jan 1797 in Greene County, Tennessee
   Father of Robert M. Gragg, John William Gragg, George M. Gragg and Elijah (Gregg) Gragg
   Died after 1850 after age 75 in Greene County, Tennessee, United States
   
   Biography
   William Gragg was born in 1775 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA. His parents were Robert Gregg Sr. and Lydia Harrison,
   
   William Gragg married Anna Smart on 6 Jan 1797 in Greene County, Tennessee. [1][2][3][4] Their children were:
   
   Sarah b 1798 m James Smith 1829 Greene Co , Tn My line.
   Robert b. 1800 m. Jane McMurtry 1823 Gr. Ct. both bur Caney Branch, Cocke Co, Tn
   John b 1803
   George M. b. 1806 m. Mary Polly McMurtry both bur Caney Br., Cocke Ct, Tn
   Anna b. 1808 m. John Smith 1832
   Samuel b. 1810 bur Caney Br
   Benjamin b. 1815
   Elijah b. 1818 m. Sarah Hopton both bur Caney Br[5]
   He passed away after 1850, in Greene County, Tennessee.
   
   https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Gragg-60

2.   United States. 1830 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M19).

   Name: William Gragg
   Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Greene, Tennessee
   Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 2
   Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
   Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 1 [b. bet. 1771-1780]
   Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 2
   Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1 [b. bet. 1771-1780]
   Free White Persons - Under 20: 2
   Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
   Total Free White Persons: 7
   Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 7

3.   United States. 1840 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M704).

   Name: William Gragg
   Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Greene, Tennessee
   Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
   Free White Persons - Males - 60 thru 69: 1 [b. bet. 1771-1780]
   Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69: 1 [b. bet. 1771-1780]
   Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
   No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 1
   Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 1
   Total Free White Persons: 3
   Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 3

4.   United States. 1850 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M432).

   Name: William Gregg [William Gragg]
   Age: 73
   Birth Year: abt 1777
   Birthplace: Virginia
   Home in 1850: District 11, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
   Gender: Male
   Family Number: 868
   William Gregg 73
   Ana Gregg 75

5.   Tennessee, United States. Early Land Registers, 1778-1927.

   Name William Gregg
   Register Date 20 May 1820
   Register Place Greene, Tennessee, USA
   Grant or Warrant Number 5076