Mathias McBee (abt. 1739)

Born about 1739 in Halifax County, Virginia

Ancestors

Died [date unknown] in Franklin County, Georgia, USA

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Birth:

Date: AFT 1738

SDATE 1 JAN 1739^[1]

Note:

[Some databases list both a Mathias and a Matthew - this would be doubtful. Mathias was named in the will of William McBee.] [2nd Opinion, Matthew (1736-1818) could have left the family through a dispute and been simply left out of the will. Matthew is a separate person who is also proved by a will of his own and with his own wife and children.]

When William McBee's will was proved in 1759, Mathias who had been named one of the Executors, could not serve as he was not yet age 21.

ENTRY RECORD BOOK, 1737-1770, Chiarito

p.10 28 Oct 1743 Wm Macby enters 400 acres both sides Midway adj Mich. Youngs upper line. Transferred to James & Mathias Macby. [There is no date for the transfer but certainly Mathias was not of age until at least 1760.]

In his father's will, Mathias was given 200 acres, the dwelling and plantation of his parents, after his mother's decease. By 1762, he sold at least part of this land to James Legrand who also bought Vardry's share.

Halifax DB 4, p.171

15 Nov 1762. Mathias Machbee of Halifax to James Lagrand for 75£. 170 acres. Both sides Burches Creek called Midway. Patent granted to Wm Machbee, dec'd, on 5 Jul 1751 containing 800 acres. Corner in Vardry Machbees line. Signed: Matt Machbee. Wit: John Lee, H. Powell, Richard Finch, John Goff.

Either the survey was incorrect and Mathias did not get the full 200 acres, or he could be selling all but the home and surrounding property.

Sources

1. ↑ Source: #S642 Data: Text: "Ancestors of Christopher L. Gardner" Chris Gardner <pastor2003@aol.com> update 10 Dec 2000.

• http://www.stephsfamily.com/McBee/matthew_mcbee.html
• A history of Halifax County (Virginia) see Samuel McBee