Person:William Minter (5)

William Minter was one of the Early Settlers of Augusta County, Virginia

Contents 1 Early Land Acquisition in Augusta County, VA 2 Early Land Acquisitions in North Carolina 3 Early Land Acquisitions in South Carolina 4 Will Transcript 5 Guardianship Records 6 Apprenticeship Records 7 Records in Augusta County, VA		Welcome to Old Augusta Early Settlers Beverley Manor Borden's Grant Register Data Maps Places Library History Index
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Early Land Acquisition in Augusta County, VA

Acquisition of Land from Chalkley's:

• Page 231.--18th May, 1762. John Miller and Hannah to Wm. Mynter, £45, 270 acres on Linvel's Creek; cor. Jonathan Robinson, part of same tract; cor. George Speice's land as above. Delivered: John Scott by your order.

• Page 79.--18th October, 1762. Samuel Harrison and Mary ( ), of Craven County, South Carolina, to Wiliam Minter, millwright, £125, 245 acres on South Branch of Linvel's Creek, Abraham Hill's line. Teste: Daniel Smith. Daniel Pouder, John ( ) Eubanks, Gasper ( ) Fought. Delivered: John Curry, September, 1767.

Disposition of Land from Chalkley's:

• Page 578.--12th April, 1764. William Minter to Adam Stephen, of Frederick, £125, 212 acres patented to William, 26th September, 1760, on Mossey Creek; line of Edward Erwin's land. Delivered: Robert Stephen, 29th September, 1767.

• Page 258.--21st June, 1763. William Mintors to Skidmore Monsly, £105, 270 acres on Linvel's Creek, part of lots No. 4 and 5 conveyed by the Givens and Miller to William Myntors, November, 1751; corner Jonathan Robinson's, part of the same tract; corner George Speer's land. Delivered: Geo. Speer, November, 1764.

• Page 8.--4th September, 1767. William Minter, of Craven County, South Carolina, to John Curry, £75, 345 acres on South Branch of Linvel's Creek, line of Abraham Hills, being tract conveyed to said Minter from Samuel Harrison and Mary, 19th October, 1762. Teste: Francis, Edward and Samuel Erwin, Joseph Curry, William Curry. Robert Dunwody. Delivered to James Curry, 23d December, 1783.

Early Land Acquisitions in North Carolina

From NC Deed Abstracts- Mecklenberg Co., NC:

• 23 September 1766 - Land warrant to Wm. Minter 200 ac. on East side of Turkey Creek Adj. to his own land and the land of James Miles and Wm. Tryon.

• 1 January 1767 - Plat Survey for Wm. Minter 120 ac. on East side of Turkey Creek adj. Mathew Floyd and James Miles.

Early Land Acquisitions in South Carolina

From NC Deed Abstracts- Mecklenberg Co., NC:

• 1 December 1766 - Wm. Minter bought land from Mathew Floyd and wife Sarah on North side of Broad River about 5-6 miles from the mouth of creek for 50 # S.C. money. This same land was granted to Mathew Floyd on 11-16-1764.

• 22 January 1767 - Wm. Minter sold the same above land to Hezikiah Alexander of Newcastle PA. for 80# N.C. money. (Not signed by wife Martha Minter).

• 9 April 1768 - Wm. Minter sold land (9-23-1766 purchase above) to James Miles for 100 #S.C. Money. (Signed by wife Martha Minter).

• 9 April 1768 - Wm. Minter bought 100 ac. land on Suzybole Branch of Turkey Creek form David Reed and wife Rebecca for 100 #, Same land granted to David Reed 4-22-1767 (witnessed James Miles) platted 4-10-1766, Chain Bearer Wm. Minter, Surveyer, John Minter.

• 3 October 1768 - Wm. Minter bought 100 ac. land on Suzybole Branch of Turkey Creek bounded on the East by lands of Wm. Minter and originally granted to Barber[?] Cooper on 9-12-1768, signed by J. Hillhouse. Land recorded on 10-9 1771.

• 21 November 1771 - Wm. Minter bought 150 ac. land on Mill Branch of Turkey Creek being "6 feet wide and 5 inches deep", Craven County, St. Marks Parish, originally granted to David Hart 8-22-1771. Platted 2-20-1770.

• 16 December 1791 - Wm. Minter granted 20 ac. land on Bullocks Creek in York Co., Adj. his land and that of David McCadams, Eliz. Alexander and Robert Wilson. SC grant signed by Charles Puisky[?].

Will Transcript

In the Name of God, Amen: I William Minter of the State of S. Carolina and District of York being of sound mind and having perfect senses and memory do make and ordain this my last Will & Testament and do give and dispose of my whole Estate in the following manner and form- Imprimis it is my desire that all my just debts be first of all paid-

I then give unto my beloved Wife Martha Minter the Plantation whereon I now live during her life or while she remains a widow-

I also give unto her our Feather bed and its' furniture two Cows & Calves and a reasonable part of the plantation utensils and furniture that is in the dwelling house and kitchen-

Item, I give unto my son John Minter of Chester District the tract of land whereon he now lives containing two hundred acres for him and his heirs to enjoy forever- :Item, I give unto my son William Minter one hundred acres of land to be taken off the tract I now live on and also whatever quantity of land may be included by continuing the line that runs off the said one hundred acres in a straight direction until it strikes Thomas Wilson's line which will be out of another survey bearing date the seventh day of December One thousand Seven hundred and Ninety one yet this is with the following conditions that the said Wm. Minter pay unto his brother Joseph Minter fifty dollars-

Item, I give unto my two sons Josiah and Jacob Minter my tract of land in the Chester District whereon my Grist mills are- I also give onto them my Cotton machine and still with their appurtenances The Land as… whole to be divided equally between them both-

Item, I give unto my daughter Mary Moor five pounds-

Item, I give unto my son Joseph Minter five pounds-

Item, I give unto my daughter Sarah Minter Three hundred dollars and one Horse & saddle-

Item I give unto my son Jonathan Minter at the death or marriage of his mother the plantation whereon I now live-

Item, It is my desire that my Estate not heretofore given and bequeathed be sold and after my just debts are paid and my daughter Sarah Minter receives the three hundred dollars above mentioned that the residue be equally divided among the children-

And I do hereby nominate and appoint my wife Martha Minter Executrix and my sons John and Josiah Minter executors of this my last Will and Testament- Providing and disannulling all Wills by me heretofore made, publishing, pronouncing and declaring this and no other to be my Last Will and Testament in presence of the subscribing witnesses and have hereunto set my hand & seal this twenty sixth day of September in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight hundred and Seven.

(Signed) William Minter

Signed in the presence of

Jn. Blair

Robt. Wilson [his X mark], Elizabeth Wilson [her X mark]

James Gill, J Minter

Source: Will book A, Case no. 59, File no. 276, York Co., SC 1800-1813 pp. 215-217

Guardianship Records

Following is an exact transcription of the original images of the Guardianship Paper for William Minter at age 10 + years. By John B. Minter- 2005.

Know all men by these presents that we John Phillips and Ludy Piles are held & firmly bound unto Thomas Waring, Benjamin Winslow, James Garnett, Francis Smith and William Roan Gent. Justices of the peace for the County of Essex and their heirs and Successors in the sum of five hundred pounds Sterling to which payment well and truly to be made we bind our selves our heirs survivors and administrators Joyntly and severally firmly by these presents Witness our hands and seals this 16th day of March anno Dom. 1747.

The Condition of the above obligation is such that if the above bound John Phillips guardian of William Minter his heirs survivors and administrators do and shall well and truly pay or caused to be paid unto the said orphan all which Estate or Estates as now are and shall hear after come to the hands of said John Phillips as soon as he shall attain to … full age or when thereto required by the said Justices of the Peace for the County of Essex as also to save and keep harmless the said Justices of the Peace Their heirs and successors from all trouble and damages that shall or may arise about the said Estate or Estates then this obligation to be void and of none effect, otherwise to be and remain in full force power and virtue--

John Phillips Seal

Ludo Piles Seal

At a Court continued and held for Essex County at Tappahannock on the 16th day of March anno Dom. 1747

John Phillips and Ludo Piles acknowledge their bond to be their act and deed which was ordered to be and is truly recorded

Test

John Lee [clerk of court]

Source: Essex County (VA) Wills 1743- 1747 pp. 39

Apprenticeship Records

The following is a transcription of the apprenticeship papers of William Minter dated 21 February 1748, transcribed from the original images by John B. Minter 2005.

This Indenture made this 21st day of February in the year of our lord One Thousand Seven hundred and Fourty Eight, Witnesseth that Thomas Waring, Benjamin Winslow, Francis Waring & Sam. Hipkins Gent. Justices of the peace of the County of Essex do by these presents bind William Minter an orphan of the age of Sixteen years as an apprentice to Caleb Linsey of the aforesaid County with him the sd. Caleb Linsey to dwell and serve for & during the full space time & term of five years to commence and begin from the day of the date of these presents during which said term the said William Minter the aforesaid Caleb shall faithfully serve his secrets keep and all lawful commands obey and he the said Caleb doth Covenant and agree to and with said Justices aforesaid that ye said Caleb Linsey shall and will do his utmost endeavor to teach and instruct or cause to be taught and instructed the said William the art and mastery of a millwright & Carpenter and also find the said William during his continuance with him as an apprentice Sufficient Clothing meat drink washing & lodging and for true performance of all and Singular the Covenants in this Indenture mention & Comprized which on the part and behalf of the said Caleb are or ought to be performed fulfilled and kept by said Caleb then said Caleb doth bind himself his heirs [Executors ?] & Administrators by these presents in penal[ty] sum of Twenty pounds Sterling In Witness whereof the sd. Caleb Linsey have set his and seal the day & year first above written.

Test

John Lee Cl Cur [clerk of court]

Source: Essex County (VA) Deeds 1745-1749 pp. 315.

Records in Augusta County, VA

From Chalkley's:

• Page 60.--4th May, 1761. Robert Harrison's will--Father, Daniel, best hat; brother, Jesse. £10 for Jesse's daughter Ann when she arrives to 18; brother, Daniel; brother-in-law. Daniel Smith, watch and £20 for schooling Smith's son, Robert Smith; brother, Benjamin; sisters, Mary and Abigail. Executors, Daniel Smith and Jesse Harrison. Teste: Silas Hart, Hugh Hamilton, Wm. Minter, Wm. Gragg. Proved, 18th August, 1761, by Hamilton and Minter. Executors qualified, with Wm. Preston and Michael Warren.

• Page 227.--18th May, 1762. John ( ) Miller and Hannah to Jonathan Robison, £45, 230 acres on Linvel's Creek, cor. John Miller's part of same tract; cor. William Mynter's part of same tract, Spiece's line, being parts of lote 4 and 5 conveyed by Green to John Miller, 18th November, 1761.

• Page 233.--20th December, 1762. Samuel Newman and Martha ( ), of Frederick County, to Mathias Celser, of same place, 10 shillings, 1757 acres on Smith's Creek patented to Samuel, 29th August, 1757 (conveys 105 acres). Teste: Wm. Minter, Isaac Carr, Samuel ( ) Newman, Jr. Delivered: Henry Selzer, March, 1770.

• Vol. 1 - APRIL 21, 1763. (37) Wm. Minter, Adam Dean, Robert McCitrick.

• Page 288.--21st September. 1763. John Cravens' settlement of Robt. Cravens' estate, approved and recorded--Paid Saml. Hemphill, Ro. Cravens, Pat. and Jno. Frazier, Margaret Perkey, Pat. Given, John Stewart, Mathew Black, Wm. Minter, Jno. Brown, Wm. Cravens. Cash paid widow Mary. Cash paid John Cravens. Legacy of negro delivered to Zebulon Harrison for his 2 sons. Legacy to Elizabeth Cravens. Legacy to Robt. Black in part of his wife's legacy.

• Page 429.--16th October, 1765. Capt. Daniel Smith's settlement of estate of Robert Harrison allowed and recorded--Paid George Skilerton (Skileron?); paid Edmond Pendleton, Joseph Langdon, Jno. Stewart, Felix Ohlpman, Capt. Francis Thornton, Solomon Turpin, George Lindwad, Christian Groob, Christian Wilson, Henry Flesher, Doctor Caulval, Peter Watkins, John Crow, Jeremiah Ragen, William Grad, Wm. Minter, Jno. Phears. Isaac Johnston. Sale bill of above estate to, viz: Dennis Henry, Wm. Marks, Wm. McMullen, Toms Thomas, Capt. Waran, Arthur Trader, Neil Linch, Jno. Gum, Ezeriah Worden, Zebulon (Binenran) Harrison. To attendance and necessaries found for the deceased during the time he remained sick at my house, where he did from the 10th February to 25th May, 1761, being 3 months and 15 days.

• Page 23.--26th April 1779. Mark Bird and Mary, of Union Township, County of Berkshire, Pennsylvania, to Henry Miller. Whereas Adam Stephen, of Berkeley County, sold to Mark and Henry, 7th April, 1774, 400 acres purchased by Adam from Henry Smith; also another tract conveyed to Adam by William Minter on Mossey Creek; also another tract purchased from Henry Smith on South Fork of North River of Shenandoah; afterwards Mark and Henry entered into partnership, 1st June, 1774, as ironmasters and to build necessary forges, furnaces and mills. Teste: Jesse Potts, David Davis, Sarah Lincoln.

• Vol. 2 - TO SEPTEMBER, 1803. McWilliams vs. Hollingshead--Certificate that patent issued to Wm. Skillern for 343 acres on draft of Linville's Creek, 30th August, 1743. Patent by Dinwiddie to Alexr. Herring, 10th September, 1755, 200 acres on So. Br. Linville's Creek, corner Saml. Harrison. Patent by Jefferson, 1st March, 1781, to Walter Crow, 216 acres by survey dated 15th April, 1780, in Rockingham on a draft of Linville's Creek, where he now lives, corner Leonard Herring, Jerry Raggins line. Ditto, February, 1781, to Leonard Herrin, 88 acres on drafts of So. Br. of Linville's Creek. Ditto Benj. Harrison, 3d April, 1784, to Jno. Currey, 350 acres by survey, 1771, in Augusta on Linville's Creek; 240 acres thereof was patented to Saml. Harrison, 16th August, 1756, and conveyed by him to Wm. Mintor, 19th October, 1762, and by Mintor to Jno. Currey by deed recorded in Amherst, Walter Crow's land. Original deed, 27th May, 1799, Abraham Peery and Joseph Hall, of Rockingham, to Gordon McWilliams' grantors, undivided share in 137-1/2 acres in Rockingham, patented to grantors and grantee, jointly, 21st May, 1799. Recorded Rockingham, July Court, 1802. Will of Walter Crow, dated 6th August, 1789, recorded in Rockingham, 4th September, 1789, and 26th October, 1789. Deposition Jeremiah Harrison at Woodford Courthouse, 14th July, 1801; was a processioner 27 or 28 years in Augusta; taken before Jno. Obannon, Henry Watkins, E. Wooldridge. Patent by Gooch, 30th August, 1743, to Wm. Skillern, 343 acres on Linvill's Creek on both sides the Irish Road, Daniel Harrison's path. Letter from James Crow, Washington County, Va., 3d August, 1802, acknowledges request to get the deposition of Jeremiah Ragin; he knew Ragin 35 years ago; Ragin and James' father lived near neighbors. Deposition of Nicholas Curry, Fayette County, Ky., 19th November, 1800; says his father settled in Augusta in the fall of 1767.

• Vol. 1 - OCTOBER, 1808 (L to M). McCue vs. Miller.--Patent by Henry Lee, 13th July, 1792, to Henry Miller, assignee of Adam Stephens, assignee of William Minter, on Mossy Creek, 192 acres. Patent, 23d October, 1788, by Randolph to Samuel McFeeters, assignee of Moses Hall, 213 acres by survey, 11th October, 1768, on drafts of Mossy Creek. Plat, 36 acres in dispute.

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