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Francis Young

Male Abt 1658 - Abt 1755  (~ 97 years)


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  • Name Francis Young 
    Born Abt 1658  possibly James City, VA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died Abt 1755  Craven Co., SC Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I3435  MyTree
    Last Modified 15 Aug 2009 

    Father John Young,   b. Bef 1635, James City, VA (?) Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Aft 1719, James City Co., VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age > 86 years) 
    Married prob James City, VA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F2276  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Obedience LNU (Young) 
    Children 
    +1. Mary Young,   b. Abt 1720,   d. 1766, Craven Co., SC Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 46 years)
     2. Rebecca Young,   b. Abt 1722,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. Obedience Young,   b. Abt 1728,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. Isham Young,   b. Abt 1732,   d. Yes, date unknown
     5. Hester Young,   b. 9 Nov 1741,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 17 Jul 2017 
    Family ID F2275  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Francis Young may have come to North Carolina from James City County,
      VA. The Ellerby family was also from James City County, and the two
      families may have been related prior to moving to NC. See The Ellerbe
      Family History, by Ronald William Ellerbe.

      In November 1728, Edward Young & wife Sarah sold 150 acres to Francis
      Young for five pds., on the south side of the Morattuck River,
      adjacent to Robert Hill on Beaverdam. It was part of 570 acres granted
      to Thomas Whitmell on April 6, 1722, and by him conveyed to Edward
      Young. Witnesses were William Gray, and James Jones (Bertie Co. Deed
      Bk. C, p. 55)

      In February 1736, Francis Young of Edgecombe Precinct sold the same
      150 acres on the south side of the Morattuck River to Edward Young,
      for 30 pds. It adjoined Robert Hill and the river. Witnesses were
      Joseph John Alston, and Thomas Kearney (Edgecombe Deed Bk 1, p. 185).
      Note that Thomas Kearney was married to Sarah Alston, sister of Joseph
      John Alston. This might suggest that either Francis or Edward Young
      was also an Alston relative, but that has not been proven. Joseph John
      and Sarah Alston were children of John Alston and Mary Clark, of
      County Bedford, England. The Alston line can be traced back to Edward
      Alston, born circa 1507 in County Suffolk, England (Ancestry World
      Tree, at www.ancestry.com).

      The relationship between Edward and Francis Young has not yet been
      determined.

      In February 1737, Francis Young sold 436 acres on Hubquarter Creek to
      Edward Jones, for 100 pds. Witnesses were Joseph John Alston, Edward
      Young (E his mark) and Thomas Kearney (Edgecombe Deed Bk. 1, p. 216).
      This was a grant to Francis Young dated 30 June 1738, so he seems to
      have sold the land before the grant was officially recorded (Patent
      Book 3, p. 401). Hubquarter Creek is in present day Warren County, NC.

      20 Apr 1737 -- John Thompkins of Edgecombe Pct. to Thomas Lynch, 25
      pounds current money for 100 acres, a tract and plantation on the
      south side of the Morratock river, joining the Beaverdm creek, Thomas
      Elleby [Ellerby], the river and FRANCIS YOUNG. All houses, orchards,
      gardens, etc., part of a patent for 570 acres granted to Thomas
      Whitmel on 6 Apr 1722, and by him conveyed to EDWARD YOUNG, and by the
      said Young conveyed to Robert Hill, and by the said Hill conveyed to
      the said Thompkins, 28 Mar 1730. Witnesses: William Person, EDWARD
      YOUNG, Thomas Elerbe. Reg. Edgecombe Pct., August Court 1737. Thomas
      Kearney, D. C. Ct. 1

      Also in June 1738, Francis Young was granted 192 acres in Edgecombe
      Precinct on the west side of Buffalo Branch, joining the branch
      (Patent Book 3, p. 401).

      In November 1738, Francis Young was granted 244 acres in Edgecombe on
      the northwest side of Buffalo Branch (Patent Book 3, p. 408).

      10 Feb 1738/9 -- Thomas Lynch to EDWARD YOUNG, both of Edgecombe Pct.,
      20 pounds current money of Virginia for 100 acres more or less, on the
      south side of the Moratock river, joining Beaverdam creek, Thomas
      Ellerbe, FRANCIS YOUNG and the river. all houses, buildings, etc.
      Witnesses: William Person, John Macon, John Ellerbe, Reg: J. Edwards,
      C. Ct. 2

      23 March 1742, Francis Young, of South Carolina, sold 400 acres on
      both sides of Hubquarter Creek to Sugar Jones, for 70 pds. Witnesses
      were John Bergeron and Edward Jones (Edgecombe Deed Bk. 5, p. 52).

      23 March 1742, Francis Young, of South Carolina, sold 200 acres on the
      north side of Fishing Creek, in the fork of Hubquarter, to Thomas
      Person for 15 pds. The land joined the creek, and was a patent to
      Francis Young dated 17 Oct 1735. Witnesses were Edward Jones and John
      Bergeron (Edgecombe Deed Bk. 5, p. 73).

      23 March 1742, Francis Young of South Carolina sold 244 acres on the
      north side of Buffalo branch to John Ledbeter for 24 pds. The land
      joined Doe Hill and the branch. Witnesses were Edward Jones (x his
      mark) and John Bergeron (Edgecombe Deed Bk. 5, p. 75). This was the
      grant from November 1738.

      In the Council Journal, 9th November, 1743, is this entry: "Francis
      Young petitioned for 150 acres of land in the Welch Tract on the south
      side of the river, bounding between John Thomas's line and one
      Vaughn's land; and the Petitioner at the same time produced a
      certificate of his having lived here before the settlement of the
      Welch, signed by two Justices of the Peace, in that place. He appeared
      in person, and his petition was granted." 3

      From the same source (Gregg), page 61: "The exclusive privileges of
      the Welch in the large tract appropriated to them led, in some
      instances, to difficulties either with those who came before them,
      thus acquiring the right of prior occupancy of the soil, though not
      having secured a legal title, or with others, who afterwards were
      allowed to settle among them, but subsequently [were] objected to as
      neighbors by the Welch. The latter were doubtless clannish in their
      feelings, and unwiling to encourage strangers to come among them. Of
      the first class mentioned, was Francis Young, one of the earlliest
      settlers within the limits of the upper portion of the Welch Tract of
      whom any record remains. He is suppossed to have immigrated from
      Ireland."

      2 August 1744, Francis Young of South Carolina sold 192 acres on
      Buffalo Branch to William Bobbitt, Sr., of North Carolina, for seven
      pds. Witnesses were Richard Benett and Charles Tomson (x his mark)
      (Edgecombe Deed Bk. 5, p. 339). This was the land Francis had been
      granted in 1738.

      In 1745, Francis Young received two grants of land in what is now
      Marlboro County, and was then Craven County. He had a son-in-law,
      Edward Young, living in Bertie County, NC. The relationship between
      Edward and Francis Young is not known.

      In May 1748, Francis Young bought 500 additional acres in Craven
      County, adjacent to his 1745 land grants, for 100 pounds SC money. The
      land was on the SW side of the Pee Dee River, Andrew Johnson was the
      grantor. The witnesses to the deed were Benjamin Coachman and Peter
      Secore. James Gillespie was the Justice of the Peace, and William
      Hopton the Register (SC Deeds Bk F-F, p. 229).

      In April 1755, Francis Young's son Isam Young gave 150 acres in Craven
      County to his brother-in-law Edward Holmes. The land bounded NE on the
      Pee Dee River, north on Evan Vaughn, south on Francis Young, and SE on
      John Thompson, Jr. Isam also gave Edward Holmes 100 acres "adjoining
      the old field belonging to another tract." The witnesses were William
      Rhodes, John Wade, and John Lide. John Cranford was the J. P., and
      William Hopton, the Register (SC Deed Bk P-P, p. 494).

      In Oct 1755, Sarah Young leased 400 acres to Bedience Young, Sr. for
      20 years (Agreement & Assignment). This lease included 200 acres lying
      outside the lake, with the plantation & houses where Bedience now
      lives. And another 200 acres adjoining the river & John Lide's land,
      and the lower line of the land on which Sarah now lives. Witnesses
      were William Rhodes, Edward Homes, & Francis Williamson. Alexander
      MackIntosh was the J. P. In Dec 1763, William Rhodes, executor of the
      will of Bedience Young, assigns said Articles of Agreement to Richard
      Farr. Witnesses were John Milton, Thomas Gamble, and William Farr.
      Thomas Wade was the J. P. and Fenwicke Bull the Register (SC Deeds Bk
      F-3, p. 11).

      4 Sep 1758, Daniel Pegram was granted 733 acres in Granville County in
      the parish of St. John on both sides of Hubquarter Creek, joining
      Thomas Bell, FRANCIS YOUNG, and Harriss line. OR: /s/ Daniel Pegram.
      Wits: Jas. Paine, Geo. Disbrowe. Entered 6 Nov 1755, surveyed 6 Jun
      1756. SCC: Thomas Harthon, Elexr. Anderson, Sher. Haywood, D. Sur.

      In June 1760, Edward Holmes, planter, and Rebecca his wife (daughter
      of Francis Young), sold 150 acres to Michael Alderage for 300 pounds
      SC money. The land was in Craven County, SC, bounding NE on the Pee
      Dee River, NW on Evan Vaughn, SW on Francis Young, and SE on John
      Thompson, Jr. Witnesses were William James, Jr., and William Rhodes.
      The deed was recorded in Aug 1767 before George Hicks, Fenwicke Bull,
      Register (SC Deed Bk G-3, p. 603).

      Also in June 1760, Edward Homes & Rebecca his wife (daughter of
      Francis Young) sold 100 acres to James Pitman for 200 pounds currency.
      This land was part of a tract granted to Francis Young, on which Homes
      now lives. It was given to Edward Homes by Isam Young. Witnesses were
      Edward Young & Ethelred Pitman. William Lord was the J. P. and
      Fenwicke Bull the Register (SC Deed Bk F-3, p. 13).

      In June 1765, Edward Young, and Esther his wife (daughter of Francis
      Young) of Bertie County, NC, sold 270 acres to Rebecca Lide of Craven
      County, SC for 50 pounds sterling. The land was in the Welch Tract,
      and was about one-fourth of the 1100 acres granted to Francis Young
      and Andrew Johnston in Nov 1747. The witnesses were Thomas Young and
      William Rhodes. Alexander Mackintosh was the J. P., and Fenwicke Bull
      the Register (SC Deeds Bk E-3, p. 533).

      In July 1765, James Pitman, planter, of Anson County, NC, sold 100
      acres to Jonathan Williams, planter, of Craven County, SC, for 300
      pounds SC money. This land was part of a tract granted to Francis
      Young, on which Jonathan Williams now lives. Witnesses were Samuel
      Pitman and James Smith. Thomas Wade was J. P., and Fenwicke Bull was
      Register (SC Deed Bk F-3, p. 15). In August 1765, Jonathan Williams
      and his wife Mary sold this land to Richard Farr (SC Deed Bk F-3, p.
      17).

      In Oct 1765, John Flower, yeoman, of Anson County, NC, and Obedience
      his wife (daughter of Francis Young), sold their one-fourth undivided
      part of 1100 acres in Craven County, SC to Samuel Butler, for 300
      pounds SC money. This land was the residue of two tracts, as follows:
      1) 700 acres granted to Francis Young in 1745, bounding NE on the Pee
      Dee River, NW on John Thompson, Jr., deceased, NE on said Thompson and
      said Young, SE on Mary Evans, other sides on vacant land; 2) 500 acres
      granted to Andrew Johnson on the SW side of the Pee Dee River,
      bounding on all other sides on Francis Young. Johnson sold this land
      to Francis Young in 1748.

      Young sold 100 acres in the NW part of the first tract to Edward
      Holmes.

      Francis Young then died intestate, leaving one son and four daughters;
      Isam (the son), Mary (who married James Gillespie), Rebecca (who
      married Edward Holmes), Esther (who married Edward Young), and
      Obedience (who married John Flower).

      The 1100 acres descended to Isam Young, only son & heir. Isam died
      intestate. Soon after his death, Isam's wife Sarah bore a son who died
      a short time afterwards. So the 1100 acres descended to Mary, Rebecca,
      Esther, and Obedience.

      Now Obedience and her husband sell their share of the 1100 acres to
      Samuel Butler, free from all claims except the right of dower by
      Isam's widow, who afterwards married William Hicks. Witnesses were
      Samuel Crawford & Francis Gillespie. Thomas Wade was the J. P., &
      Rowland Rugeley was Register (SC Deed Bk O-3, p. 363-376).

      In Dec 1766, Thomas Sims, planter, and Rebecca his wife, sold
      150 acres in Craven County to Thomas Lide for 450 pounds currency. The
      land was on the SW side of the Pee Dee River, bounding NW on Evan
      Vaughn, SW on Francis Young, and SE on John Thompson. This land was
      granted to Francis Young in May 1745, suggesting that Rebecca Sims may
      have been Rebecca Young, daughter of Francis Young. Witnesses were
      Rebecca Lide and John Heustess. Thomas Wade was the J. P., and
      Fenwicke Bull the Register (SC Deed Bk G-3, p.595).

      Edgecombe Pct. Deeds, Book 1, page 218. William Person was a member of
      the NC provincial congress, and was the builder of Stone House in
      1746, which is still standing. The house gave its name to Stonehouse
      Creek in Warren County, NC.

      Edgecombe Pct. Deed Book 1, page 324
      History of the Old Cheraws, by Gregg