Person:James Blount (24)

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  1. James BlountBef 1753 -
  2. Frederic BlountBef 1753 -
  3. Wilson BlountBef 1753 -
  4. Elizabeth BlountBef 1753 -
  5. Martha BlountBef 1753 -
  6. Mary BlountBef 1753 -
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Name James Blount
Gender Male
Birth? Bef 1753 Chowan County, North Carolina, United States
References
  1.   Grimes, J. Bryan (John Bryan). Abstract of North Carolina Wills [1690-1760]: Compiled from Original and Recorded Wills in the Office of the Secretary of State. (Raleigh, North Carolina: E.M. Uzzell, 1910).

    BLOUNT, JOHN.
    Chowan County.
    December 8, 1753. April Court, 1754.
    Sons: JAMES (plantation and three negroes), FREDERIC (four negroes), WILSON (three negroes).
    Sister-in-law: Mrs. MARY MOOR.
    Daughters: ELIZABETH, MARTHA, MARY.
    Wife: SARAH (three negroes). Chaise, boat, blacksmith tools and watch ordered sold.
    Brothers: CHARLES BLOUNT and JOSEPH BLOUNT (executors).
    Witnesses: J. HALSEY, JNO. SMITH, JOHN BEASLEY, RICHARD DUNBAR.
    Clerk of the Court: WILL HALSEY.

    The following item may be of interest:
    "My Will and desire is * * * * That no Stranger shall be admitted to live on any part of the back land to destroy the timber and that no Person shall on any Consideration whatsoever be admitted to live on any part of my land excepting an overseer."