Person:John Cooper (17)

Notes for JOHN COOPER: Copies of Original Wills from NC Archives, Currituck Co, NC (from Linda Noble): James Simmons of Currituck Co, NC gives to son Isles Simmons all of estate for his use at the discretion of exec., Isles to be bound out to a trade when of age to do so. If son dies without issue, then "such thing or things, creature or creatures, inventoried in a bill of sale past by Isles Cooper to me for sundry cattle and other things should be equally divided between William Ferebee's children and John Cooper's child, (Samuel) Cooper," Isles to continue under care and protection of William Ferebee. Executors of estate to be "beloved friend Isles Cooper" and Ferebee. George Fisher and Peter Spratlin witnesses 15 Aug 1752 - Recorded March 1755 Halifax Co, NC Deed Bk 7, p. 187: 13 Dec 1760, John Cooper of HalifaxCo to Robert Chapman for 30# VA, 125 ac which had been patented 17 June 1741 joining Rocky Swamp, Spring Branch, Smith's Branch & David Chapman. (same John?) Currituck Co, NC Deed Bk 2, p. 435: Deed of gift from John Cooper to son Samuel Cooper, Nov 1772, 90 ac. beginning at the corner tree of Wicker(?) line on the E side of the old plantation patented by John Cooper in 1760, the whole being 140 ac. 50 ac. was sold before this date. (Possibly contained 96 ac)Fisher and Philips were witnesses. Currituck Co, NC Deed Bk 3, p. : 31 Aug 1782, Joel Corbel to John Cooper land in the Moyock(?) Dist. in Currituck County known by the name of Moses Bennetts 70 ac lying near Moyock Mill, Francis Williamson's line, John Bennett's line, Jacob Goodman's line. signed Joel Corbel andDinah Corbel (his wife). Thomas Cooper and Thomas Perkins, witnesses.reg. 25 Oct 1782 Currituck Co, NC Deed Bk 5, p. 204: 20 Nov 1786, John Cooper of Currituck Co, NC sold to William Simmons land beginning at a Chestnut oak at the head of Cooper's Branch to Halsteads line, to Cornelius Glasgow's line to a cornerstone between Willoughby Dauge & said Glasgow, 170 ac.Thomas Cooper, John Simmons, sr. witnesses. Currituck Co, NC Deed Bk 5, p. 214: John Cooper and Samuel sold to John Gray, jr., 486 ac. joining John Cooper and Cowell's line, Samuel Halstead & said Cooper, said Cooper & Wm Simmon's, Willoughby Dauge, Mary Jarvis & Cooper's. Thomas Cooper & Cobb Merchant, witnesses. John Cooper by mark and Samuel Cooper without mark. Halifax Co, NC Deed Bk 16, p. 284: 6 Sep 1786 Peter Daniel and wife Winniford sold to John Cooper of Currituck Co, NC 160 ac in Halifax Co,NC. Beginning at a white oak on Jacket Swamp to the mouth of Turkey Branch, to the middle prong, to the head. Witnessed by ____Daniel, Thomas Cooper, & Arthur Sheffield Halifax Co, NC Deed Bk 17, p.641, 642: 10 Mar 1800, John Cooper (jr.)sold 100 ac. of land (with same description as above excepting piece on middle prong) to Thomas Willey. Halifax, NC Tax List 1787 District 10: John Cooper 160 ac 1 wp 1 bp. Halifax Co, NC Deed Bk 17, p. 348: John Lewis of Fredericksburg, VA by Power of Atty from George Washington of Mt. Vernon, VA and with consent of representatives of Fielding Lewis, dec'd, of Fredericksburg, VA sold to John Cooper, Washington's interest in 1093 1/2 ac in Gates Co, NC. 24 Jan 1791 presented to court 27 Oct 1791, registered 1 Dec 1791, wit. Jno. Steele Jno. B. Ashe (OURS?) Halifax Co, NC Deed Bk 17, p. 381: 4 Jan 1792, William P. Scales to John Cooper 50 ac on Great Turkey beginning at Marshall's line to Middle Turkey to south branch. Halifax Co, NC Deed Bk 18, p. 36: James Cooper sold to Griffin Nicholson 50 ac on Great Turkey(description as that above), 7 Oct 1798. Jeremiah Morrow and Isles Cooper, witnessed. Halifax Co, NC Wills V.3, p. 218: Thomas Cooper of Halifax Co, NC planter, to daughter Rachael Cooper a negro girl, and increase from another negro; to daughter Nancy Cooper negro girl; to both Nancy and Rachael a good feather bed, with two sheets, two blankets and two rugs; lands, 150 ac. by deed and 50 ac. by right of possession on south side ofJacket Swamp, to be sold and money to be divided between daughters atmaturity. Isles Cooper, brother, to be executor and be as a father to"my children". dated 23 Jan 1794, proven Feb 1794 by Behelethum Turner (f) and Isles Cooper appointed executor. Halifax Co, NC Wills V. 3(?): John Cooper of NC to son Samuel Cooper,one shilling; grandson Zaches Cooper one horse colt; daughter Mary Ibard, 96 ac and her house lying between Richard Cambells and Humphry Piners(?); son Thomas Cooper one shilling to him & his heirs; two daughters, Sarah Glascow & Elizabeth Heath, one negro fellow by name Peter; daughter Dolley Gray, one shilling to her and her heirs; son Isles Cooper one shilling; daughter Sophia six head of sheep and one negro boy name of Bob; daughter Frankey one negro by name Jane and one box iron and geators; son John Cooper my plantation where I nowlive, 160 ac. and one mare; son James Cooper 50 ac. known as scots place and one negro girl and one colt; wife rest of estate, to be divided after her death or marriage between my sons John and James. John and James executors, witness John Taylor and Josiah Wallace. Proven Novcourt 1794. Currituck Co, NC Deed Bk 3, p. 184: Deed between John Gray and JosiahBell uses lines of John Cooper, William Simmons, Willoughby Dauge & Mary Jarvis. Dated 23 June 1801. SOURCE: Family Tree for Christopher Hawkins, Christopher Hawkins <[email protected]>