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- 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
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