Edward Williams (abt. 1747 - 1799)

Descendants

Died 18 Jun 1799 at about age 52 in Richmond County, North Carolina, USA

Biography

Edward Williams was born abt 1747 possibly VA but maybe NC. He wrote his will 20 May 1799 Richmond Co NC and it was Proved Oct Session 1799, making his death between 20 May-Oct 1799 Richmond Co NC Actually there is a bible record posted under William Blewett, (Wiki id Blewett-4 )appears to be the bible of Eli K Blewett and Betsy Williams Blewett. In the bible it says that Edward Williams departed this life June the 18th anno dom 1799 in the 52nd year of his ______

Last Will and Testament Source: NC State Department of Archives and History Richmond County Wills Book 1, p.67; 20 May 1799 Proven Oct Session 1799

Edward Williams Will Source: NC State Department of Archives and History Richmond County Wills

Book 1, p.67; 20 May 1799 Proven Oct 1799 Term Last Will and Testament of COL Edward Williams

Edward Williams Will Source: NC State Department of Archives and History Richmond County Wills

Book 1, p.67; 20 May 1799 Proved Oct 1799 Court Last Will and Testament of COL Edward Williams

In the name of God Amen, I Edward Williams of Richmond County and State of North Carolina being at this time indisposed in body but of sound mind and memory Thanks to Almighty God. Calling to mind that it is appointed to man once to die and after that to come to judgement Do make and ordain this my last will and testament. In manner and form following

In primis I give and bequeath my body to the earth to be interred in decent Christian burial at the discretion of my surviving widow and my soul to Almighty God who gave it.

Item: I give and bequeath to my loving wife Susannah Williams the tract of land I possess lying on Pee dee river above Blewetts Ferry during her widowhood and in case she marry then the above stated land to be sold by my hereafter named Executors and the money arising from the sale thereof to be equally divided between my four sons Thomas, George, William and Edward Williams.

Item: I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Susannah Williams the tract of land and plantation whereon I now live during her natural life and after he decease the said land to be sold by my Executors and the money arising from the sale thereof to be equally divided between my four above named sons

Item: I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Susannah Williams the following negroes (to wit) Toby, Joe and Venus together with all my household furniture (two feather( beds and furniture excepted and stock of cattle and hogs in m y own proper mark also my Stud horse and sorrel mare during her natural life and after my said wife's decease the before cited negroes stock be together with the household furniture and all increase therefrom to be sold and the money arising there from (after deducting one hundred pounds for the use of grandson Edward Williams Blewitt to be equally divided among my three sons George, William and Edward Williams

Item I give and bequeath to my daughter Polly Williams one negro woman named Sylvia and her child Huldah and one feather bed and furniture to her and her heirs forever

Item: I give and bequeath to my daughter Winifred H Williams one negro girl named Cloe and one feather bed and furniture to her and her heirs forever

Item: I give and bequeath to my Son Edward Williams one negro girl named Violet to him and his heirs forever

Item I give and bequeath to my daughter Betsy Ann Blewett one negro woman named Nancy and her child Lilly to her and her heirs forever

Item I give and bequeath to my Grandson Edward Williams Blewitt one hundred pounds to be raised out of my estate as above provided to be put at interest until he comes of age or expended on his education at the option of my Executors. And in case my said grandson should die in his non age the hundred pounds f not appropriated as above mentioned to belong to and be the property of his sister Rebecca Blewit

Item I give and bequeath to my son Edward Williams a judgement obtained against Rugsdale/Ragsdale and a note of hand against Burwel Evans to him and his heirs forever It is further my will and pleasure and I do hereby constitute and appoint my loving wife Susannah Williams Executrix of this my last will and testament Together with my son Thomas H Williams and my trusty friends James Pickett and Thomas Blewitt Executors. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 20th day of May Anno Dom 1799-

Edwd Williams (Seal)

Signed Sealed and acknowledged in the presence of us

Buckner Nance Nicholas Stone Julius Nichols

A Codicil to the above will and Testament of Edward Williams State of North Carolina Richmond County October Session 1799. Then the within will was proven in open court by the oaths of Nicholas Stone, Buckner Nance & Ordered to be Recorded

Test: Eli Terry DC Jas Terry Clk

Transcribed by Angela Jones Harlan 17 Jul 2022 Athens, AL

Richmond Co NC Will Book I, p. 134 24th June 1813 Thomas Blewett of Richmond County to Susannah Williams widow and relict of Edward Williams, dec'd and Thomas Hill Williams, George I. Williams and Edward Williams, devisees of Edward Williams, dec'd----

That whereas the said Thomas Blewett and Edward Williams dec'd in the lifetime of the said Edward, did agree that the said Thomas and the said Edward, or that the said Thomas should on behalf of himself and the said Edward, purphase a tract of land above Blewetts Ferry commonly called Clarks land, and they also agreed that the said land should be divided between them-- and whereas the said Thomas Blewett did purchase the said land as sheriffs sale in the year1799 but did not obtain a title from the sheriff in the lifetime of sd Edward Williams but hath since obtained a deed-- and whereas the said Edward Williams by his last will and testament did devise his part of said tract of land to his wife the sd Susannah for and during her widowhood and that if she should marry the land to be sold and the money divided between the said Thomas Hill Williams, George I. Williams, William Williams, and Edward Williams.

Now the said Thomas Blewett for and in consideration of the afsd premises and for the purpose of effectuating the will of sd Edward Williams in his will expressed and also in consideration of 10 lbs, doth confirm unto the said Susannah during hew widowhood and the remainder to the said Thomas Hill Williams, George I. Williams, William Williams, and Edward Williams the following tract of land, being the part agreed and divided by a line of marked trees by the sd Edward in his lifetime and the said Thomas out of the land purchased by sd Thomas as the property of Robert Clark heir at law of Thomas Clark dec'd- beginning at an elm on the river bank- to a persimmon bush-to a branch- up sd branch to an ash in said branch marked as a boundary between COL. Edward Williams and the sd Thomas Blewett- containing 82 acres.

Proved Dec. Court 1814

Book I, p.135 21 Mar 1814

Whereas COL Edward Williams late of Richmond Co. departed this life and by his last will and testament devised to his wife Susannah relict and widow of sd dec'd a right and title (during her widowhood) in and to the lands which he died possessed of on Pee Dee River, to-wit- one tract known by the name of the Clark tract; another by the name of the Moody tract and the third a patent obtained in the name of Thomas H. Williams, all which was adjacent to each other and lying between Blewetts and Daniel Thomas line-- and at the exportation of the widowhood the lands were to fall in equal proportion and equal interest to his four sons Thomas H., George, William, and Edward-- and whereas the sd Susannah by deed of relinquishment this day has relinquished all her right devised by said will, to her four sons as follows- Thomas H. Williams (stepson), George Williams, William Williams, and Edward G. Williams.

Now this indenture witnesses that I William Williams, one of the heirs and legatees under the will and under the relinquishment of my mother afsd and for the consideration of 500 dollars paid by Edward G. Williams, one of the legatees afsd, do bargain and sell to the said Edward G. Williams all my rights and interest to the said land and premises as derived from my fathers will and my mother relinquishment- being 1/4 part- and not with standing that the same is undivided I hereby vest in the said Edward G. Williams my right in and to the same.

Proved Dec. Court 1814 William Williams Book O, p.136

Thomas H. Williams late a resident of the City of New Orleans here by appoint my brother Edward G. Williams of the county of Richmond in the State of North Carolina my true and lawful attorney to execute any title release or relinquishment which may be necessary to convey all the rights, title or interest which has or may accrue to me by virtue of the las will and testament of my late father Edward Williams deceased to two tracts of land lying above Blewett's Ferry in the county of Richmond. Also, to convey all the rights, title and interest in me vested by a grant from the State of North Carolina dated 21st October 1800 for 100 acres adj the tract afsd.

Test: Thos. H. Williams Proved Dec Court 1814 Thomas H. Williams

Book I, p. 162 7th Feb 1815 Edward G. Williams to Thomas G. Blewett- both of Richmond County

Consideration 600 dollars. The said Edward G. Williams by virtue of a power of attorney from Thomas H. Williams dated 21st Oct. 1814, sells to the said Thomas G. Blewett one tract of land granted to the said Thomas H. Williams 21st Oct 1800 in Richmond County.- beginning at a red oak on the bank of the Pee Dee River Moodys corner- to a pine Moodys 3rd corner- to Mooreheads corner, entered 4 Oct 1795 containing 100 acres. Also, by virtue of sd power of attorney do hereby transfer and confirm to the said Thomas G. Blewett the said Thomas H. Williams rights, title and interest in the two following tracts, being an undivided 1/4 part- one tract containing 82 acres known by the name of the Clark tract lying in Richmond on the Pee Dee River above Blewetts Ferry beginning on the river bank- to a persimmon bush between Williams fence and sd river. One other tract containing 150 acres patented to Jacob Folkenberg 2nd March 1754 commonly called the Moody tract in Richmond County and on said Pee Dee River- beginning at a live oak--

Proved June Court 1815 Edward G. Williams

Book I, p.164 7th Feb 1815 Edward G. Williams to Thomas G. Blewett-- both of Richmond County--

900 dollars. One undivided half of the following tracts of land. First tract containing 72 acres commonly called the Clark tract on the Pee Dee River above Blewetts Ferry- beginning at an elm on the river bank- to a persimmon bush- to a branch- up sd branch to an ash in sd branch marked as a boundary between COL Edward Williams and Thomas Blewett Sons- with the dividing line to a sycamore by a dogwood in a branch- to a sycamore in Clarks line. The second tract containing 150 acres patented by Jacob Folkenbery 2nd March 1754 commonly known as the Moody tract in Richmond on the said Pee Dee River- beginning at alive oak- to a pine--

Proved June Court 1815 Edward G. Williams

Book I, p.233 21 Oct 1814

I, Thomas H. Williams do hereby give to my stepmother Susannah Williams the relict of my deceased father Edward Williams my proportion of the net proceeds of the sales of two tracts of land lying above Blewetts Ferry in Richmond County and State of NC. In like manner I give to her the terms afsd 1/4of the proceeds of a tract of 100 acres adj the afsd granted to me by the State of NC.

State of NC Richmond County- Oct 21, 1814

I Susannah Williams of the county and state afsd for a valuable consideration do hereby transfer and make over to my youngest son Edward G. Williams all the rights interest and claim which accurses to me by virtue of the within transfer. her Proved Dec Court 1815 Susannah X Williams mark

Book I, p.239 21st Mar 1814

Whereas the late COL. Edwd Williams departed this life leaving a last will and testament wherein he devised to his widow and heirs the lands which he died possessed and whereas it is doubtful whether by the said will a certain tract of land called the Clark tract was devised by the sd will or net, and incase it was not the tract of land falls equally in joint proportion to male and female legatees of said estate. Now this indenture witnesseth that I Winefred Williams, one of the female heirs, in consideration of the sum of £20 have sold to my brother Edward G. Williams all rights, title and interest claim of demand which has or may accrue as legatee or otherwise in and to said land and afsd tract generally known as the Clark tract- and relinquish and renounce all claim to the real estate of my deceased father.

Proved Dec Court 1814 Winny Williams

I hope that this will clear up much of the confusion. Thanks to Mike Blewett for all is research and contribution

MY NOTE: Angela Jones Harlan

The above documentation proves there were two different Susannah's one who married Nicholas Stone 19 Apr 1780 and they had 12 children born 1781-1797 while the wife of Edward Williams is listed in his will in 1790 and at the time of his death in 1799 and for several years afterwards. Susannah wife/widow of Edward Williams was and remained a widow in the eyes of the courts (see all of her above statements and last one dated Oct 21, 1814 and proved Dec Court 1815) "I Susannah Williams . . .

Thomas Hill Williams b 14 Jan 1773, Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Williams b 09 Oct 1776 and Mary "Polly" Williams b abt 1784 were children of first marriage of Col Edward Williams & Rebecca Hostas.

"Book I, p.233 21 Oct 1814

"I, Thomas H. Williams do hereby give to my stepmother Susannah Williams . . .

so the remaining children appear to be the children of Edward Williams and wife Susannah

Edward G, George, William, Winefred (all being born 1785 to 1795) Winefred is still Winefred Williams in Court in 1814

testimony Dec Court 1814 indicating she has not yet married. Susannah states above her youngest son is Edward G Williams and probably Winnifred is their youngest child.

Will of Thomas Hill Williams names his siblings and half siblings Court Bk Vol 14 pp 412-413 Images 224-225 dated 20 Nov 1848 Robertson Co TN Codicil 16 Mar 1850 Probate Jan 1851 In the name of God Amen I Thomas H Williams of the county of Robertson and State of Tennessee do make and ordain this to be my last will and Testament and herby revoking all others. . .

I give to my wife, Mary Williams, , , I give to the wife of my half brother, Edward Williams. . . I give to the four children of my half sister Winny McKinsey. . . my sisters, Betty Ann Blewett and Mary Wall

Susannah Williams (wife of Edward Williams), Mary Nichols (daughter of George Jefferson & Elizabeth Garland and the wife of the Julius Nichols who signed as a Testor for the Will of Col Edward Williams in 1790), Winny Williams and Susannah Williams (presumed sisters of Edward Williams

Susannah Williams (wife of Edward Williams), Susannah Williams (sister of Edward Williams just prior to marriage to Nicholas Stone 17 Apr 1780) & Wincy Williams (sister of Edward Williams) all witnessed his signature for the Will of George Jefferson 6 Jan 1780 again March 1780 Term Richmond County, North Carolina Court Minutes

Richmond County, North Carolina March Term 1780

The Last Will and Testament of George Jefferson Esq. late deceased was proven in open Court by the oath of Susannah Williams and Wincy Williams and Susannah Williams, the subscribing witnesses, who saw the other subscribe her name thereto.

Test Wm. Love Clerk

(see full will below)

Source: Genealogies of Virginia Families from Tyler’s Quarterly Historical and Genealogical Magazine Volume 1 pgs 448-449. Retyped here for genealogical purposes: 22 Feb 2014 by Angela Jones Harlan Extract from the Records of Richmond Co NC

The Last Will and Testament of George Jefferson

In the name of God Amen, I, George Jefferson of Richmond County, North Carolina, being in my perfect senses and memory, do make and constitute, this my last Will and testament in the manner and form following: 1st I assign my soul to God who gave it to me and my body to the dust from whence it came, to be buried in a decent Christian like manner and as to what worldly goods it has pleased God to bestow on me, I give as follows: In primis. I lend to my loving wife one third part of my estate during her natural life and after her death to be divided as hereafter mentioned.

I give to my son Peter Jefferson all my lands on Jones Creek that I have a right to and what I have not yet a right & title to, to him and his heirs forever.

I give to my Son George Jefferson all my lands at & contiguous to the Grassy Islands, also my library of books, to him and his heirs forever.

My desire is that all my other lands whether in Virginia or Carolina may be sold and one half of the money after my just debts are paid be paid out in negroes together with what horses can be spared and stock in trade and the other half be applied towards taking up lands in some back country and to be divided between my sons John Garland and Samuel and also the child my wife now goes with if a son to them and their heirs forever, I give all the residue of my Estate of whatsoever to my sons Peter, George, John Garland and Samuel and my daughter Frances Robinson and the child my wife is big with, to them and their heirs forever.

If any of my Children should die before they come of age or marry, my will is that their part be divided between my surviving children and lastly I do appoint my loving wife Executrix and my friends, Henry William Harrington, Edmond Williams and Samuel Spencer, y brothers-in-law Samuel Garland and John Garland, and my Son Peter Jefferson Executors of this my last will.

In testimony, whereof I have set my hand and seal this twenty sixth day of January one Thousand seven hundred and Eighty.

G Jefferson (Seal)

Signed Sealed and pronounced to be his last Will and Testament before Edward Williams interlined before signed.

Wit: Susannah Williams

Mary Nichols

Susannah Williams

Wincy Williams

Richmond County, North Carolina March Term 1780

The Last Will and Testament of George Jefferson Esq. late deceased was proven in open Court by the oath of Susannah Williams and Wincy Williams and Susannah Williams, the subscribing witnesses, who saw the other subscribe her name therto.

Test Wm. Love Clerk

North Carolina Richmond County

I, W. S. Thomas, Clerk Superior Court, for Richmond County, do hereby certify, that the foregoing Will is a true and perfect copy of the original, as it appears on record in the office and recorded in Book 1, page 4 and 5.

I believe the Susannah Williams who married Nicholas Stone was the sister of Col Edward Williams. Susannah Williams m Nicholas Stone 19 apr 1780 and Col Edward Williams wrote his will 19 yrs later while both women were married to their husbands. and Based on that her signature as a witness on the Will of George Jefferson Jan 1780 and again in Court Mar 1780 along with a 2nd Susannah Williams signature (his wife) and proposed sister, married Nicholas Stone 19 Apr 1780. Two Susannah Williams sign oaths and two Susannah Williams witnessed the will.

Also Nicholas Stone is a witness to the Will of Edward Stone 20 May 1799, while Edward Williams names his wife as Susannah Williams in that will and she is in court documents through 1815 regarding his estate. Susannah Williams and Nicholas Stone are having children at the same time as Edward Williams and his wife Susannah.

Sources

Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Genealogical Research Databases, database online, (http://www.dar.org/ : accessed 6 Feb 2022), "Record of Edward Williams", Ancestor # A126029.

• Richmond Co NC Will Book 1 pp 134-136, 162, 164, 233, 239
• Robertson Co TN Wills Thomas Hill Williams Court Bk Vol 14 pp 412-413 Images 224-225