57. iii. Joseph MABRY died in 1778 in Caswell County, North Carolina.
Joseph married Mary Cook, who married William Stubblefield after Joseph's death. he purchased 200 acres, both sides south fork of the Sandy River in Pittsylvania Co, 23 Sep 1773. His brother Francis bought 200 adjoining acres on the same day.
15 Jan 1774, Joseph sold the above 200 acres to Nicholas Perkins Leavins.
Henry Co was created from western Pittsylvania, Oct 1776. On 17 Feb 1777, Joseph was arrested in Henry Co for stealing "hoggs".
13 Sep 1777, Joseph signed an oath renouncing allegiance to King George III. Later that year he was involved in a squabble involving counterfeit money with Joseph, Benjamin & James Cook - probably his wife's brothers. On 19 Jan 1778, Joseph and Mary sold their 250 acres on Crabtree Fork of Snow Creek.
Apparently at this time, they moved across the state line to Caswell Co, NC. On 16 Jun 1778, the sheriff of Henry Co was ordered to take into custody the Cook brothers for threatening the life of Joseph Mabry.
8 Sep 1778, Mary Mabry qualified before the Caswell Court as Administratrix of her husband's estate.
Caswell WB A, p.61 December Court, 1778. Sale of estate of Joseph Mabery held 4 Dec 1778. Buyers included George Mabery, Mary Mabery, John Cook, etc.
On 9 Dec 1778, Jere Poston, Esq. was appointed guardian for Mary Mabry and Joseph Mabry. John Williams, Esq. was appointed guardian for Elizabeth Mabry - the three minor children of Joseph.
WB A, p.75 March Court 1779. Another sale 12 Mar 1779. Buyers included Wm. Stubblefield and Saml. Bethel. Return was made by Wm. Stubblefield in right of his wife, admin. of said estate.
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