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1742 John Randall purchased 100 acres of land from Patrick Rocke, of Northampton County, North Carolina. The tract was part of a patent granted to Robert Sherwood in 1720. The deed was dated February 23, 1741/42. [1]
1745 John Randall, of Northampton County, North Carolina, sold land to William Rutland. The tract was part of a patent granted to William Baker. The deed was dated August 29. [2]
1747 An indenture was made on January 21 between Alexander Bruce Senr. of Raleigh Parish, Amelia County, and John Randle of St. Andrew Parish, Brunswick county of £42 for 420a on South side Meherrin River, formerly granted to the said Alexr. Bruce by Patent dated September 28, 1728. Signed Alexr. Bruce (bhm). Witnesses: Josias Randle, Peter Ware, John McGuffee. (Brunswick County, Virginia Deed 3-369) [3]
1747 John and William Randle received grants for lands on Lightfoot Creek and Cold Water Creek, respectively. John granted the land on Cold Water run to daughter Susanna Ware in 1750. [4] [5]
1747 A patent for land was given "To John Randle 1,100 Acres including his Lands already Survey'd on Lightfoots Creek and to have an inclusive Patent for the same". [6]
1747 A patent for land was given "To William Randle 1,000 Acres including 700 already Surveyed on the Branches of Cold Water Run in Brunswick". [7]
1749 An Indenture was made on September 25 between John Randle of Brunswick County, and Robert Taylor of Amelia County with £81 for 250a on South side of Meherrin River on Cold Water Run, granted by Patent to John Randle. Signed John Randle. Witnesses: Daniel sears, Geo: Smith, Junr. Court September 26, 1749, Indenture and memorandum acknowledged by John Randle and Francis the wife of the said John personally appeared and relinquished right of dower. (Brunswick County, Virginia Deed 3-597) [8]
1750 John Randle of St. Andrew Parish, Brunswick County, for Love and affection which I have and bear unto my beloved Daughter Susanna Ware of same, grant all messuage (?) and Plantation whereon the said Susanna now lives with 163 acres thereto adjoining, being same land purchased of Millinton Blalock by me the said John Randle 08 March 1748, on a branch of Cold Water Run, 5 March 1750. Signed Jno. Randle. Court March 27, 1750, Deed acknowledged by John Randle. No witnesses. March 5, 1750. (Brunswick County, Virginia Deed 4-125) [9]
1751 A grant for land was made "To John Randle Two Thousand Acres including his Surveys on Lightfoots Creek and the Rocky Run joining the lines of John Tomerlin, George Walton, and Josias Randle in Brunswick", at a council held October 26th 1751. [10]
1752 John Randall and wife Mary, of Northampton County, North Carolina, sold land to Edward Wright. The tract was part of a patent granted to Robert Sherwood. The deed was dated March 20. [11]
1752 The will of John Randle, of Brunswick County, Virginia, was dated November 17. (Brunswick County, VA Will Book 3, pg. 116)
In the name of God Amen, I John Randall of Brunswick County being of perfect sound disposing mind and memory and calling to mind the mortality of this life and knowing it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament and first of all I recommend my soul unto the hands of God that gave it to me hoping through the merits of my blessed Savior to have remittion of all my sins and my body I commit to the Earth to be decently buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named and as vouching such temporal Estate as it pleased God to Bless me with I give and dispose of in the following manner.
IMPRIMIS I give and bequeath to my loving wife, Frances Randall the use of all my personal estate during her life and widowhood as also the use of my manor plantation during her life or widowhood. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Josias Randall one shilling Sterling. Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter Susanna Ware one shilling Sterling. Item. It is my will and desire that all my lands be equally divided between my three sons John Randall, William Randall and Peter Randall only reserving for my son John Randall the first choice of my land.
Item. It is my will and desire that after the death or marriage of my wife that all my personal estate to be equally divided between my three sons John Randall, William Randall and Peter Randall and my daughter Frances Randall only reserving to my son John Randall the first choice and I do nominate and appoint Frances Randall my wife and my friend Arthur Harris executors of this my last will and testatment. In witness whereof I have hereunto affixed my hand and seal this seventeenth day of November 1752.
John Randall
Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of us. Thomas Booth, Joseph Ships, John Booth.
At a court held for Brunswick County on the 28th day of August, 1753, This will was presented in court by Frances Randall one of the executors therein named who, made oath thereto and the same was proved by the oaths of Joseph Ships and John Booth, witness thereto and ordered to be recorded and certificate granted the said Mary for obtaining a probate thereof in due form, she having with John Maclin and William Randall all her securities of five hundred pounds with condition according to law and Liberty was reserved to Arthur Harris the other executor therein named to join the probate thereof when he should think fit.
Teste: Litt. Tazewell, Clerk
Research Notes:
List of deeds for Randle: [12]
A biosketch of John Randle, perhaps father-in-law of Peter Ware reported [13]:
John Randle, born in King William County, Va., February 9, 1705, came to Brunswick County, Va. as early as 1737. He was granted 250 acres on Meherrin River, September 16, 1740. In Brunswick, January 21, 1747 he bought land in St. Andrews Parish on South side of Meherrin River, witnessed by Josias Randle and Peter Ware. August 15, 1756, he was granted 1,470 acres (Land office, Richmond, Va., Book 33, page 271) on Lightfoot's Creek and Rocky Run adjoining Josias Randle's line in Brunswick County. John Randle married about 1725 Frances__, and left will dated November 17, 1752, probated in Brunswick County, Va., August 28, 1753 (Will Book 3, page 116). His wife Frances and friend Arthur Harris were executors. The will was presented in court by Frances Randall and the said Mary was granted certificate for probate, John Maclin and William Randle, Securities. (Note: Unless the use of name "Mary" was just a plain error on the part of Court Clerk, her name must have been Mary Frances. Randall was the spelling used throughout this will.) Children listed in order of will and dates of birth estimated were: [14]
1. Josias Randle, b. near 1726
2. Susanna Randle b. near 1727; md. before 1750 to Ware, son of Peter Ware. Tax List 1782, Montgomery County, N.C. shows Peter Ware 150 acres, 2 slaves.
3. John Randle, b. near 1729
4. William Randle, b. near 1731; md. Lucy Simms
5. Peter Randle, b. near 1732
6. Frances Randle, b. near 1734
1734 Josias Randle was witness to a deed from Robert Hix to Samuel Clark, both of St Andrews Parish, Brunswick County, Virginia. [15]
1742 Josias Randle was witness to a deed from William Irby of Brunswick County to Theophilus Field. [16]
1768 Josias, Peter, and William Randle were named on a poll list in Brunswick County, Virginia. [17]
1778-79 Josias Randle was named in two deeds. [18]
1778 Josias Randall of North Carolina sold to Thomas Jackson of Virginia 125 acres in Brunswick County beginning at the mouth of Cattail Branch …
1779 Richard Randle sold to Thomas Jackson 300 acres beginning at Cattail Branch at the corner of Benjamin Britt's, along Josias Randle's line …
Jackson-Randle connections [19]
Frances Jackson married Isham Randle, son of Josiah Randle and Jane Proctor.
1772 Brothers William, John, and Peter Randle, of Brunswick County, Virginia, conveyed 120 acres on Brandy Creek to Josias Randle. Witnessed by Jacksons.
1773 Elizabeth Chinn of Loudoun intermarried with Jno Randall who has since removed to Kentucky. [20]
1778 Josias Randle of North Carolina conveyed land to Thomas Jackson of Brunswick County. Witnessed by Peter Randle and William Finch. Peter Randle was a brother of Josias and William Finch was a brother-in-law of Josias. Richard Randle was son of Peter.
1780 Richard Randle conveyed land in Brunswick County to Thomas Jackson. The deed was signed by Richard and Polly Randle. [Richard, who was a son of Josias Randle, married Polly Rufty.] [21]
Notes by Alton Easton
John Randle moved to Brunswick Co, VA, 16 Sep 1740 when he was granted 250 acres on the Meherrin River adjacent Harrison (Land Grant Office, Richmond, VA, Bk19: 769). Also purchased from Alexander Bruce a tract of land on south side of Meherrin River, 21 Jan 1747, wit Josias Randle, DB 3, p 402, Brunswick Co. Grant 1740 acres, 7 #s, 10 sh, on branches of Lightfoot Creek with meanders to Rocky Run adjoining Josias Randle, granted by Robert Dinwiddie, 16 Aug 1756, Bk 33, p 271 (later referred to as Randle's Ordinary?). [22] [23]
DEEDS: Restricted access at FamilySearch [24]
15 Dec 1734. John RANDLE and Francis, his wife., Brunswick County, VA Court Order books
In the suit in Chancery between John RANDLE & Francis, his wife, plts, John DOUGLASS & Susannah, his wife, defts, the plts not prosecuting, same is dismissed. (Feb 7. I have endeavored to take said RANDLE, but he cannot be found. Moses Dunkley)16 Sept 1740. John RANDLE moved to Brunswick County, VA when he was granted 250 acres on the Meherrin River adjacent Harrison (Land Grant Office, Richmond, VA, Bk 19: 769). Description: 250 acres on the south side of Maherrin River on Bold Water Run. Source: Land Office Patents No. 19, 1739-1741, p. 769 (Reel 17). [25]
21 January 1747. Deed Book 3, page 371. Indenture made 21 January 1747, between Alexander Bruce Senr. of Raleigh Parish, Amelia County, and John RANDLE of St. Andrew Parish, Brusnwick county, £42, 420a, on South side Maherrin river, formerly granted to the said Alexr. Bruce by Patent dated 28 September 1728. Signed Alexr. Bruce (bhm). Wit: Josias RANDLE, Peter Ware, John McGuffee. Court February 4, 1747, Indenture and Memorandum proved by the oaths of Josias RANDLE, Peter Ware and John McGuffee.
06 Aug 1747. Colonial Council made a grant of 1,100 acres to John RANDLE. Included land's already surveyed on Lightfoot's Creek. Given exclusive patent for the same. [Information from Daniel Wilson Randle - specific quotes to come later]
08 March 1748. Deed Book 3, page 402. Indenture made 8 March 1748, between Millinton Blalack of Johnston County, North Carolina, and John RANDLE of St. Andrews Parish, Brunswick County, £20, 163a, on South side of Maherrin River, formerly granted to Benjamin Carril by Patent. Signed Millinton Blalack, Wit: St. Clack, David Towns, J. Magoffee (bhm), Josias RANDLE. Court April 7, 1748, Indenture proved by oaths of David Towns, John Magoffe &; Josias RANDLE.
25 Sept 1749. Deed Book 3, page 597 Indenture made the 25th day of September, 1749, between John RANDLE and Robert Taylor of Amelia County, for 81 pounds and 1 shilling, conveying 250 acres on South side of Maherrin River on Cold Water Run, adjoining land of Mr. Harrison, and granted by Patent to John RANDLE and by RANDLE sold and conveyed to the said Robert Taylor. Wit: Daniel Sears, George Smith, Jr. Acknowledged in Court on September 26, 1749, at which time, Frances RANDLE, wife of the said John Randle, appeared and voluntarily relinquished her right of dower.
5 March 1750. Deed Book 4, page 125. John RANDLE of St. Andrew Parish, Brunswick County, Love and affection which I have and bear unto my beloved Daughter Susanna Ware of same, all messuage (?) and Plantation whereon the said Susanna now lives with 163 acres thereto adjoining, being same land purchased of Millinton Blalock by me the said John RANDLE 08 March 1748, on a branch of Cold Water Run, 5 March 1750. Signed Jno. RANDLE. Court 27 March 1750, Deed acknowledged by John RANDLE. No witnesses. [26]
28 Mar 1751. Council of Colonial Virginia read and granted a petition for 2,000 acres in Brunswick County for John RANDLE that included his surveys on Lightfoot Creek and Rocky Run [Information of Daniel Wilson Randle - specific quotes to come later]
20 Nov 1752. Deed Book 5, page 221 William and John Higgin of the County of Craven in province of NC to John RANDLE of VA, Parish of St. Andrews, County of Brunswick. Land on south side of Meherrin River in Brunswick Co. Wit: William, Irwoon, and Nathan Thompson [27]
Brunswick County, Va Court Order Books [Transcribed by Kay Oatas]: Restricted access at FamilySearch [28]
4:12 Wednesday, 27 Mar 1751
Sterling Clack and Henry Simmons Gent. Church Wardens of St. Andrews Parish]
In the county Plts]
agst ]
Joseph Warburton Deft ]
This Day _____ _____ the Plaintif Henry Simmons (the other Plt. being deceased) as the Defendant by their _______ and thereupon came also a Jury, to wit, John Fennill Micajah _____ William M______ Isaac Rowe Walton John Burch John Randall Hichia Mabry William Green John Edwards and ____ Thomas Loyd Junr and John Marshall who being elected _____ and sworn the truth to speak upon ______ joined Micajah Perry.4:21 & 4:22 [John Randle on 2 juries.]
4:26 Date?
Hosea Tapley Plt]
Agst ] In Ca_s (not chancery but believe it's an abbreviation, in
John Randle Deft] other clerk's writing it looks like "Case", others looks like Cam., in camera, more likely)
By Consent of the pt by his Attorney and on the Motion of the Defendant by Robert Jones Junr: his Attorney It is ordered that the Judgment obtained in the office against the Defendant and Peter Ware his Security for want of appearance be set aside whereupon by agreement of the Parties It is further Ordered that all matters in Difference between them in this suit be referred to the final Determination of Drury Stith and John Wall Gentleman ~ . . ~ that their award thereupon be made the Judgmt of this Court.ugust Court, 1753
5:26 The last Will and Testament of John Randall decd was proved by the oaths of [blank] two of the witnesses thereto sworn to by Frances Randall one of the Executors therein named and ordered to be recorded on the Motion of the said Executrix Certificate is granted her for obtaining a probat [sic] thereof in due form giving Security whereupon she with John Maclin and William Randall her Securities entered into and acknowledged their Bond according to Law.May Court, 1754
5:180 An Inventory and Appraisement of the Estate of John Randall decd was returned and ordered to be recorded.July Court, 1754
5:261 Frances Randall Extrs of John Randall decd Deft ]
agst ] Upon petition
John Wall Plnt ]
Continued to next Court.September Court, 1754
5:311 Frances Randall Extrix of John Randall decd Plt ] Upon a petition for 330 £ agst ] Tobo and two shillings & John Wall Deft ] sixpence due by account. The parties were this day heard upon the said Petition ----- whereupon It is considered by the Court that the plt. recover against the Deft. Her Debt aforesaid in the Said Petition mentioned and her Costs in this behalf expendedSeptember Court, 1754
5:312 On the motion of Josias Randall a Witness for Randall's Extrix against John Wall It is ordered that Frances Randall Extrix &c: pay his one hundred pounds of Tobacco for four days attendance at this Court: according to Law
Rootsweb Notes with several caveats suggesting there might be errors [29]
15 Dec 1734. John RANDLE and Francis, his wife., Brunswick County, VA Court Order books In the suit in Chancery between John RANDLE & Francis, his wife, plts, John DOUGLASS & Susannah, his wife, defts, the plts not prosecuting, same is dismissed. (Feb 7. I have endeavored to take said RANDLE, but he cannot be found. Moses Dunkley)
16 Sept 1740. John RANDLE moved to Brunswick County, VA when he was granted 250 acres on the Meherrin River adjacent Harrison (Land Grant Office, Richmond, VA, Bk 19: 769). Description: 250 acres on the south side of Maherrin River on Bold Water Run. Source: Land Office Patents No. 19, 1739-1741, p. 769 (Reel 17).
21 January 1747. Deed Book 3, page 371. Indenture made 21 January 1747, between Alexander Bruce Senr. of Raleigh Parish, Amelia County, and John RANDLE of St. Andrew Parish, Brusnwick county, �42, 420a, on South side Maherrin river, formerly granted to the said Alexr. Bruce by Patent dated 28 September 1728. Signed Alexr. Bruce (bhm). Wit: Josias RANDLE, Peter Ware, John McGuffee.
Court February 4, 1747, Indenture and Memorandum proved by the oaths of Josias RANDLE, Peter Ware and John McGuffee.
06 Aug 1747. Colonial Council made a grant of 1,100 acres to John RANDLE. Included land's already surveyed on Lightfoot's Creek. Given exclusive patent for the same. [Information from Daniel Wilson Randle - specific quotes to come later]
08 March 1748. Deed Book 3, page 402. Indenture made 8 March 1748, between Millinton Blalack of Johnston County, North Carolina, and John RANDLE of St. Andrews Parish, Brunswick County, �20, 163a, on South side of Maherrin River, formerly granted to Benjamin Carril by Patent. Signed Millinton Blalack, Wit: St. Clack, David Towns, J. Magoffee (bhm), Josias RANDLE.
Court April 7, 1748, Indenture proved by oaths of David Towns, John Magoffe &; Josias RANDLE.
25 Sept 1749. Deed Book 3, page 597. Indenture made the 25th day of September, 1749, between John RANDLE and Robert Taylor of Amelia County, for 81 pounds and 1 shilling, conveying 250 acres on South side of Maherrin River on Cold Water Run, adjoining land of Mr. Harrison, and granted by Patent to John RANDLE and by RANDLE sold and conveyed to the said Robert Taylor. Wit: Daniel Sears, George Smith, Jr. Acknowledged in Court on September 26, 1749, at which time, Frances RANDLE, wife of the said John Randle, appeared and voluntarily relinquished her right of dower.
5 March 1750. Deed Book 4, page 125. John RANDLE of St. Andrew Parish, Brunswick County, Love and affection which I have and bear unto my beloved Daughter Susanna Ware of same, all messuage (?) and Plantation whereon the said Susanna now lives with 163 acres thereto adjoining, being same land purchased of Millinton Blalock by me the said John RANDLE 08 March 1748, on a branch of Cold Water Run, 5 March 1750. Signed Jno. RANDLE.
Court 27 March 1750, Deed acknowledged by John RANDLE. No witnesses.
28 Mar 1751. Council of Colonial Virginia read and granted a petition for 2,000 acres in Brunswick County for John RANDLE that included his surveys on Lightfoot Creek and Rocky Run [Information of Daniel Wilson Randle - specific quotes to come later]
20 Nov 1752. Deed Book 5, page 221. William and John Higgin of the County of Craven in province of NC to John RANDLE of VA, Parish of St. Andrews, County of Brunswick. Land on south side of Meherrin River in Brunswick Co. Wit: William, Irwoon, and Nathan Thompson.
***************************** Brunswick County, Va Court Order Books [Transcribed by Kay Oatas]:
4:12 Wednesday, 27 Mar 1751 Sterling Clack and Henry Simmons Gent. Church Wardens of St. Andrews Parish: In the county Plts: agst: Joseph Warburton Deft: This Day _____ _____ the Plaintif Henry Simmons (the other Plt. being deceased) as the Defendant by their _______ and thereupon came also a Jury, to wit, John Fennill Micajah _____ William M______ Isaac Rowe Walton John Burch John Randall Hichia Mabry William Green John Edwards and ____ Thomas Loyd Junr and John Marshall who being elected _____ and sworn the truth to speak upon ______ joined Micajah Perry.
4:21 & 4:22 [John Randle on 2 juries.] 4:26 Date? Hosea Tapley Plt: Agst: In Ca_s (not chancery but believe it's an abbreviation, in John Randle Deft: other clerk's writing it looks like "Case", others looks like Cam., in camera, more likely) By Consent of the pt by his Attorney and on the Motion of the Defendant by Robert Jones Junr: his Attorney It is ordered that the Judgment obtained in the office against the Defendant and Peter Ware his Security for want of appearance be set aside whereupon by agreement of the Parties It is further Ordered that all matters in Difference between them in this suit be referred to the final Determination of Drury Stith and John Wall Gentleman ~ . . ~ that their award thereupon be made the Judgmt of this Court. August Court, 1753
5:26 The last Will and Testament of John Randall decd was proved by the oaths of [blank] two of the witnesses thereto sworn to by Frances Randall one of the Executors therein named and ordered to be recorded on the Motion of the said Executrix Certificate is granted her for obtaining a probat [sic] thereof in due form giving Security whereupon she with John Maclin and William Randall her Securities entered into and acknowledged their Bond according to Law. May Court, 1754
5:180 An Inventory and Appraisement of the Estate of John Randall decd was returned and ordered to be recorded. July Court, 1754 5:261 Frances Randall Extrs of John Randall decd Deft: agst: Upon petition John Wall Plnt: Continued to next Court. September Court, 1754
5:311 Frances Randall Extrix of John Randall decd Plt: Upon a petition for 330 � agst: Tobo and two shillings & John Wall Deft: sixpence due by account. The parties were this day heard upon the said Petition ----- whereupon It is considered by the Court that the plt. recover against the Deft. Her Debt aforesaid in the Said Petition mentioned and her Costs in this behalf expended September Court, 1754
5:312 On the motion of Josias Randall a Witness for Randall's Extrix against John Wall It is ordered that Frances Randall Extrix &c: pay his one hundred pounds of Tobacco for four days attendance at this Court: according to Law.
Will of John RANDLE Brunswick County, Virginia Will Book 3, page 116 In the name of God Amen, I John RANDALL of Brunswick County being of perfect sound disposing mind and memory and calling to mind the mortality of this life and knowing it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament and first of all I recommend my soul into the hands of God that gave it to me hoping through the merits of my blessed Saviour to have remittion of all my sins and my body I commit to the Earth to be decently buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named and as vouching such temporal Estate as it pleased God to Bless me with I give and dispose of in the following manner. IMPRIMIS I give and bequeath to my loving wife, Frances RANDALL the use of all my personal estate during her life and widowhood as also the use of my manor plantation during her life or widowhood, Item. I give and bequeath to my son Josias RANDALL one shilling Sterling, Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter Susanna WARE one shilling Sterling. Item. It is my will and desire that all my lands be equally divided between my three sons John RANDALL, William RANDALL and Peter RANDALL only reserving for my son John RANDALL the first choice of my land. Item. It is my will and desire that after the death or marriage of my wife that all my personal estate to be equally divided between my three sons John RANDALL, William RANDALL, and Peter RANDALL and my daughter Frances RANDALL only reserving to my son John RANDALL the first choice and I do hereby nominate and appoint Frances RANDALL and my wife and my friend Arthur HARRIS executors of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto affixed my hand and seal this seventeenth day of November 1752. John RANDALL [seal] Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of us Thomas (x) BOOTH Joseph SHIPS John (x) BOOTH
At a court held for Brunswick County on the 28th day of August, 1753, this will was presented in court by Frances RANDALL one of the executors therein named who, made oath thereto and the same was proved by the oaths of Joseph SHIPS and John BOOTH, witness thereto and ordered to be recorded and certificate granted the said MARY (?) for obtaining a probate thereof in due form, she having with John MACLIN and William RANDALL all her securities entered into and acknowledged Bond in the penalty of five hundred pounds with condition according to law and Liberty was reserved to Arthur HARRIS the other executor therein named to join in the probate thereof when he should think fit, Teste: Litt. Tazewell, Clerk
He moved to Brunswick Co, VA about 1740 when he was granted 250 acres of land for 25 shillings money, land on Meherrin River in Brunswick Co, adjoining Mr. HARRISON's land. 16 Sept. 1740 He received also a grant of 1740 acres of land for seven pounds ten shillings good money lying in the County of Brunswick, on Branches of LIGHTFOOT's CREEK, with Meanders to Rockey run and adjoining Josiah RANDLE's line. Granted 16 Aug 1756. (Believe this is the land known as RANDLE's ORDINARY)
Most of the children of John and Frances went to Montgomery County, North Carolina:
NC Early Census Index, Montgomery County:
1779 RANDLE, Josias 1780 RANDLE, Colbey RANDLE, Isham RANDLE, John RANDLE, Josiah 1787 RANDLE, Colbe, page 005, District #2 RANDLE, Edmond, page 001, District #4
RANDLE, John, page 001, District #4
RANDLE, William, page 001, District #4 1790 Montgomery County, NC census:
RANDLE, Benajah, page 414, 01-01-05-00-00
RANDLE, Colby, page 414, 02-03-05-00-00
RANDLE, Edmond, page 415, 01-03-05-00-00
RANDLE, John, page 415, 02-02-07-00-00
RANDLE, Johnson, page 414, 01-04-01-00-00
RANDLE, Paton (Peyton), page 415, 01-00-03-00-00
RANDLE, Peter, page 415, 02-03-04-00-00
RANDLE, William, Page 415, 02-03-02-00-00 1800 Mecklenburg County, NC census: (Should this be Montgomery?)
RANDLE, Benjamin A., page 475, 10101-11101-00
RANDLE, Colby, page 501, 10101-21011-05
RANDLE, Isham, page 504, 12301-11010-00
RANDLE, John, page 498, 00001-01101-09
RANDLE, John, page 499, 02001-02001-09
RANDLE, Merritt, page 498, 00010-10100-05
RANDLE, Ozbin (Osborn), page 499, 40010-20010-01
RANDLE, Parom (Parham), page 504, 00010-40010-00
RANDLE, Sarah, page 502, 02000-00010-00
RANDLE, William, page 498, 10100-00100-06
RANDLE, Wilson, page 499, 20110-10200-061800 Rutherford County, NC census: RANDLE, George, page 139, 02101-00001-00 RANDLE, Robert, page 139, 00010-10100-00 RANDLE, Robert, page 141, 00010-10100-00 RANDLE, William, page 141, 20010-21010-00
1800 Burke County, NC census: RANDLE, Thomas, page 789, 10101-11001-00
Rootsweb notes for Josias [30]:
Might be the son of Josias, b. 1703, son of John and Mary Johns Randle according to Dorothy and Samuel Randle's book. Also seen as Josias B. Randle
DEEDS:
16 Aug 1756. Land office, Richmond, VA, book 33, page 317. Josiah RANDLE granted 404 acres on both sides of Rocky Run in Brunswick Co, VA by Robert Dinwiddie for forty shillings lawful money.
15 Dec 1756. Land office, Richmond, VA, book 34, page 200. Josias RANDLE, Jr 96 acres in Brunswick Co for ten shillings money of VA adjoining Walton's corner. [This is son of John RANDLE, brother of first Josias RANDLE - he appears to have moved toward Halifax County]
17 Mar 1761. Deed Book 6, page 624. Indenture made the 17th day of March, 1761, between Jacob Woolsey and Josias RANDLE, for 10 pounds, conveying 70 acres on North side of the Westward Road and beginning at William Johnson's corner pine. Witnesses were Peter Ware (his mark) and Thomas Graham. Indenture acknowledged in Court on March 23, 1761, by Jacob Woolsey. 22 Mar 1762. Deed Book 7, page 72. Josias RANDLE to Henry Johnson of Surry County, for sum of 40 pounds, 400 acres in Brunswick Co both sides of Rocky Run to John RANDLE's corner. Wit: Robert Gweltney, Thomas Parham, William Johnson, Volentine White. Indenture dated July 27, 1765 between Robert Hicks of County of Brunswick, colony of Virginia and Josiah Randal of same, 160a, in County of Bute in Colony of North Carolina and on the waters of great Creek. Signed by Robert Hicks and witnessed by Hardeye Walker and John Hicks (bhm). Recorded September 19, 1765. Deed Book A, page 250, Warren County, North Carolina
27 Nov 1765. Deed Book 8, page 86. Robert PROCTOR of Brunswick Co to Josias RANDLE of same 100 pounds. All land adjoining George Walton Senr 600 acres with meanders of Fountain Creek, also along Rocky Run. Wit: William Barnes, Thomas Proctor, Titus Singleton, John Andrews, and Henry Morris. 21 Jul 1767. Deed Book 9, page 43. Josias RANDLE of Meherrin Parish to Daniel Fisher of St. Andrew's Parish, 150 pounds. Land in Meherrin Parish adjoining John Walton, Isaac Row Walton, John Randall (RANDLE), Peter Randale (RANDLE), William Randall (RANDLE), James Hinton, Jacob Woolsey, Sampson Johnson and William Johnson. The land where on the said Josias RANDALE (RANDLE) now lives. Also one other plantation tract on Fountain Creek by the said Creek the Rocky Run, George Waltons and Quarrels Swamps 400 acres and considerable personal estate. 1767. Deed Book 9, page 170. Josias RANDALL (RANDLE) and Daniel Fisher sell Catherine Griffin 100 acres of land which RANDALL had sold to Fisher above. Part of tract of land patented to Richard Powell in 1743 and by Powell to Robert Proctor and by Proctor to RANDLE and by RANDLE to Fisher. On Rocky Run and is part of a larger tract of land RANDALL sold Fisher. RANDALL's wife is not mentioned. 26 Jun 1769. Deed Book 9, page 462. Josias RANDLE and Jane his wife and Daniel Fisher attorney for RANDLE to William Bullock. Lands in Meherrin Parish, Brunswick Co. 28 Aug 1771. Deed Book 10, page 165. William, John and Peter RANDLE sell to Josias RANDLE, tract of land in Brunswick Co adjoining John RANDLE'S line on Brandy Creek to main branch of Rocky Branch, to William RANDLES line thence back to John RANDLES line. Josias RANDLE has taken possession and is living on the said land. Wit: Francis Young, Peter Jackson, Samuel Jackson.
24 Nov 1772. Deed Book 10, page 536. Josias RANDLE and Jane his wife of Meherrin Parish, Brunswick Co sell to Benjamine Champman, 100 acres on Rocky Run including Whittings pond. Signed by Josias RANDLE and Jane her mark.
02 Feb 1773. Deed Book 13, page 370. Benjamine Chapman of Brunswick County to Josiah RANDLE of the same for 150 pounds current money land in Brunswick County.
23 Aug 1773. Deed Book 11, page 157 Josias RANDLE purchased from John Walton of Brunswick Co, VA, 10 pounds current money, tract of land adjoining said RANDLE's land and adjoining Isaac Row Walton's line. No witnesses appeared.
12 May 1774. Deed Book 11, page 332. Josias RANDLE and Jean his wife of Brunswick County, VA to Richard RANDLE his son of the said county and Parish for the sum of forty pounds a tract of land in Brunswick County, VA on Rocky Run to the great Huttleberry pond, etc. being part of the grant or patent to John RANDLE, Henry Johnson, Lewis Parham being the place called RANDALL'S Ordinary, witnessed by Josia Wright, James Parish, Randle Wolsey and signed by Josias RANDLE and Jane RANDLE.
1778. Deed Book 13, page 112. Josias RANDLE and Jean his wife for consideration 450 pounds sell Richard RANDLE a tract of land on Rocky Run in Brunswick County. Wit: William RANDLE, Edmund RANDLE, Thomas Allen, and Cary Townes. Signed by Josias and Jean RANDLE.
8 Mar 1779. Deed Book 13, page 255. John RANDLE, deaf, Josias RANDLE and Jean RANDLE wife of the said Josias RANDLE of the parish of Meherrin and County of Brunswick of the one part and Thomas Allen of the same place, that John, Josias, and Jean RANDLE for and in consideration of the sum of forty five pounds current money of Virginia sell Thomas Allen a tract of land on south side of Meherrin River in Brunswick County, on Rocky Run. Signed John RANDLE, Josias RANDLE and Jean RANDLE. Wit: Peter RANDLE, Richard RANDLE and Edmond RANDLE.
27 Sept 1779. Deed Book 13, page 361. Josias RANDLE releases Daniel Fisher from mortgage he made in the purchase of the property of RANDLE when RANDLE sold out in 1761.
03 Dec 1779. Deed book 13, page 278. Josias RANDLE of Province of North Carolina, of the one part and William Finch of the State of Virginia of the other part. RANDLE sells Finch a tract of land in Brunswick County, VA for six pounds, sixty acres. Wit: Edmund RANDLE, William Nix, Henry Ledbetter, George Walton, Thomas Jackson, Thomas Walton. Signed Josias RANDLE.
25 Dec 1779. Deed Book 12, page 273. Josias RANDLE of North Carolina sells to Thomas Jackson of Virginia for 200 pounds, 120 acres in Brunswick Co, VA. Signed by Josias RANDLE but not his wife. Wit: Peter RANLDE, Richard RANDLE, William Finch. 1782, Mongtomery Co, NC Josias RANDLE, invalid, assessed for 200 acres
20 Nov 1783. Will Book 2, page 235. Josiah RANDLE, of Montgomery Co, NC, to Isham RANDLE, of Brunswick Co, VA, 100 current money of VA, 300 acres in Brunswick Co on Rocy Run and Haw branch adjoining Warwick and Drumgolds line. Wit: William Warwick, Richard Claiborne, Briggs Goodrick, William Mallory.
1805 Said to have been with his son, Josias, in Warren County, GA
******************** Brunswick County, VA Court Order Books [from Kay Oatas] Not sure of which Josias this is February Court 1759 7:301 Josias Randall Plt: agst: In Trepass William Ledbetter Deft: The Deft not being arrested on motion of the plt. by his attorney an Attachment is awarded him agst the Defts Estate for ten pounds & Costs retainable here.
November the 24th 1783 8:294 An Indenture of bargain and Sale from Josiah Randle to Isham Randle was proved by the oaths of William Warwick, Richard Clairborne, and Briggs Godrich witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.
28 Oct 1765 10:11 Josias Randle Plt: against: In Debt John Wagnon & Robert Wynne Raines Defts: The defendant not being arrested on Motion of Plaintiff by his Attorney an alias capriis is awarded him against the said Defendants returnable to the next Court.
30 Jul 1766 10:116-7 Josias Randle Plt: against: In Debt John Wagnon/Magnon (?) & Robert Wynne Raines Defts: The defendants not appearing on the Motion of the Plaintif by his Attorney Ordered an Attachment Issue against the Defendants Estate for five pounds five shillings and Costs returnable to the next Court.
Tuesday, 23 Sep 1766 10:161 Josias Randle Plt: against: In Debt John Wagnon & Robert Wynne Raines Defts: The Defendants not appearing on the Motion of the plaintif by his Attorney Ordered that an attachment Issue against the Defendants Estate for five pounds five Shillings and Costs returnable to the next Court
~~~ DATE 10:188 Josias owed for attendance
Monday, 27 Jan 1767 10:209 Ordered that Josias Randle be appointed Surveyor of the Road from Rattle Snake to Quarrel Swamp in the room of Edward Taylor who is Discharged from that Office. 25 Mar 1767 10:245 Josias Randle Plt: against: In Debt John Wagnon & Robert Wynne Raines Defts: The attachment awarded against the Defendants Estate being returned Executed and Sworn and they not appearing to Tax levy the same tho Solemnly Called on the Motion of the Plaintif by his Attorney it is Considered by the Court that the Plaintif recover against the said Defendants five pounds Five Shillings the Debt in the Declaration mentioned and his Costs by him in the Behalf Expended and the said Defendants in Mercy &c But this Judgment is to be discharged by the paiment of Two Pounds Twelve Shillings and Six pence with Interest for the same to be Computed after the rate of five per centum per annum from the Last Day of January 1763 til paiment and the Costs by Consent of the plaintif the attached Effects are Ordered to Be released.
~ 30 Jul 1767 10:454 An In denture of Bargain & Sale between Josias Randle of the one part and Daniel Fisher of the other part was Acknowledged by the said Josias Randle and is Ordered to be Recorded ~ ~ ~ 26 Jun 1769 11:49 An Indenture of Bargain & Sale between Josias Randle and Jane his wife and Daniel Fisher of the one part and Mark Underwood of the other part was acknowledged by the said Josias Randle & Daniel Fisher parties thereto and is Ordered to be recorded.
25 Sep 1769 11:296 At a Court held for Brunswick County the twenty second day of October in the year of our Lord Christ 1770... Ordered that Josias Randle be appointed Surveyor of the Road in the room of Jacob Woolsey who is discharged from that office.
4 Jun 1771 11:365 An indenture of Bargain & Sale and Memorandum of livery between William Randle John Randle and Peter Randle on the one part and Josias Randle on the other part were acknowledged by the said William Randle and John Randle and the other parties thereto.
2 Jul 1771 11:374 Upon the petition of Josias Randle against Martha Sims for two pounds fourteen shillings and three pense (due by account) This day came the plaintif by his Attorney and the Defendant having been duly Summoned and served with a Copy of the petition and Account and not appearing tho' Solemnly called Therefore It is considered by the Courth that the palintif recover against the Defendant the said two pounds fourteen shillings and three pense and his Costs by him about his Suit in this Behalf expended. And by consent of the palintif It is ordered that the Execution of this Judgment by stayed 'til the 15th day of October next.
8 Oct 1771 Monday the eighth of October in the twelvth year... 11:419 Ordered that John Woolsey and George Wray be appointed Surveyors of the Highway from Randle's Ordinary to St. Luke's Church in the room of Josias Randle who is discharged from that office and that the male laboring tithes of Jacob Woolsey, Randle Woolsey William Carpenter Jeremiah Mize, John Wray Nathaniel Wray Benjamin Warren Jesse Tatum Baker Wray Elias Morgan David Kelly Moses Kelly Edward Kelly Edward Wisson [used one long f-like s, Wifson] John Wisson William Wisson Sampson Johnson Robert Malore & John Eaves do attend and keep the same in Repair According to law.
11:520 Monday, 23 Mar 1772 James Randle Plt: Against: In Debt William Ledbetter & Josias Randle Defts: Dismissed.
********************** Virginia Gazette Published 8-15-1766 Purdie & Dixon, publishers For SALE, ABOUT 2000 acres of LAND, whereon are five plantations and upon one of them a tavern, very publickly situated, which would likewise be an excellent place for a store. Great part of the land is proper for tobacco, wheat, or corn. The plantation with the tavern upon it may be either sold or rented. Any person inclinable to purchase, or rent, may know the terms by applying to the subscriber, near Brunswick court-house. JOSIAS RANDLE Published 2-07-1771 Purdie & Dixon, publishers To be SOLD to the highest Bidders, on Saturday the 2d of March, on the Premises, in Brunswick County, on the South Side of Meherrin River, Eleven Hundred and ten Acres of Land, althogether, or in Parcels, as may suit the Purchasers, on which are three Plantations, with sundry convenient Houses and Orchards; one of them has all necessary Houses for an Ordinary, situated in a very convenient Place for that Purpose, and is well known by the Name of Randle's Ordinary. One Half-of the Purchase Money to be paid on the Day of Sale, and the other Half on the 15th of January 1772, the Purchaser, or Puchasers, giving Bond, with approved Security, to Josias Randle
Notes for Randle's Ordinary [31]
The Dromgoole store, operated by a local planter-merchant, was located about three to four miles south of the Meherrin River in Brunswick County at or near a place known as Randle's Ordinary, long a focus of several roads. This store, the first in a five chain operation, was establised on property purchased in 1787.
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