John Berwick (abt. 1742 - abt. 1784)

Born about 1742 in Province of South Carolina

Husband of Nancy Anne (Ashe) Berwick — married 17 Jan 1774 in Charleston, Province of South Carolina

Descendants

Died about 1784 at about age 42 in St. Michaels Parish, Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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Biography

John Berwick was a South Carolina colonist.

John was born about 1742.

John Berwick was appointed one of eleven Deputy Surveyors in Charleston, Province of South Carolina on the 3rd day of May 1763.^[1]

On the 19th of November 1772, John Berwick was granted a tract of land containing 500 acres which was surveyed for him on the 1st of June 1772 situate on the North Fork of the Edisto or Pon Pon River in Colleton County, and bounded NE by the River, SE by land belonging to the Estate of John Mitchell, SW by Brand Pendarvis' land, and on the NW by Vacant land. ^[2] Several land grants in South Carolina were granted to John Berwick and one Simon Berwick jointly. They were granted, on the 5th of September 1772, 500 acres of land situate on the North for of Edisto or Pon Pon River which bounded on the SE by John Berwick's land and on the SW by Brand Pendarvis' land.^[2] Simon and John Berwicke were also granted 200 acres of land situate in Berkly County in the fork of Edisto River, and bounded NE on said River, SE on Simon & John Berwick's land, and SE and NW on Thomas Griffins' and Peter Griffins' land on the 8th day of July 1775.^[3] Another Memorial was recorded for 500 acres on the Pon Pon River in Colleton County on the 11th day of September to Simon and John.^[4] Simon's relationship to John has not been established.

The South Carolina Gazette announced in the issue dated the 17th of January 1774: "Yesterday morning Mr. John Berwick, was married to Mrs. Ann Ash, Widow of the late Mr. Richard Cochran Ash."^[5]

An Indenture of Lease and Release dated the 14th and 15th of December 1778 recorded John Berwick of Charlestown, Planter conveyed unto John Ash of Saint Pauls Parish, Planter, for 31,000 pounds lawful money of South Carolina, all that plantation or tract of land situate lying and being in Christ Church Parish, Berkley County containing 455 acres butting and bounding East on the great Marsh next to certain broken Islands lying towards the Sea, South and SW and North partly on land now on late of one Jonathan Scott and partly on land formerly of one George Haddrell, deceased, to the West partly on the land late of the said George Haddrell deceased and partly on the high road and to the North and NE partly on land now on late of one John Miler and partly on land on late of one Allen Bolton and is the same land which John Berwick lately purchased from the said John Ash.^[6]

He was a patriot during the American Revolutionary War. Mr. John Berwick was one of thirty men recorded for Charles Town for the election of the Members of the Second Provincial Congress from Nov 1 to May 26, 1776.^[7] The Roll and Muster of the 4th Company in the 2nd Regiment of Artillery for the Continental Army recorded John Berwick as a Drummer from the 6th of September 1781 through November 1782.^[8] According to the South Carolina file for Claims Growing out the of American Revolution, John contributed significantly to the State of South Carolina during the Revolution War.

• Indented Certificate No. 117 recorded to Simon & John Berwick for the hire of 4 Negroes on the Public works from the 5th of April 1777 to the 17th of May, 37 days and 10/ of day, also for 4 horses & 4 blankets.^[9]
• The Estate of John Berwick was issued an Indented Certificate for a a vessel sold on the 9th of Feb 1779 to the commissioners of the Navy board to be converted into a Galley. This indent was signed by Ann Berwick on the 22nd of April 1787.^[9]
• The Treasury of South Carolina issued a certificate for a loan of Eleven Thousand Pounds Currency which was signed on the 26th of February 1779. On the 13th of January 1780, the Treasury received another loan of sixteen thousand two hundred and forty five pounds from John Berwick Esq. ^[9]
• An Indented Certificate was issued to John Berwick Esqr for the Est. Simon Berwick Esqr. for the sum of 455 pounds ten shillings & eleven pence Sterling for sundries supplied to State Troops in 1780 & 1781 and for provisions & Shoes [horse shoes] supplied to the Continental Army in 1781.^[9]

John Berwicke of Charles town Esquire was granted administration of the estate of Simon Berwicke late of Charles Town Esqr deceased, who died intestate, on the 27th day of June 1783.^[10]

John Berwick died between the 27th of June 1783 and the 16th of April 1784. John Berwick of Saint Michael's Parish Esquire deceased lately died intestate, and Mrs. Ann Berwicke of Saint Michael's Parish Widow & Mr. Thomas Jones of Saint Mark's Parish Planter were granted Administration of the Estate on the 16th of April 1784.^[11] The Columbian Herald on the 8th of May 1788 advertised the sale of a lot owned by John (where his widow resided) as well as the rest of the lands belonging to the Estates of John and Simon:

Will be sold lately seized under execution, as the estate of John Berwick, Esq. deceased, viz. The house and lot on South Bay, known by the number 18, the residence of Mrs. Ann Berwick, containing in front on South Bay 51 feet, and in depth 212 feet.^[12]

Children

Children of John Berwick born to Anne Ashe were:

• Ann Eliza Berwick ( born 1777 - died 1838)

Research Notes

One John Berwick married Sarah Johnson, Widow, on the 20th of July 1779 in St. Philip's Parish, South Carolina. He is perhaps a son of John Berwick or Simon Berwick.^[13]

Sources

1. ↑ Charleston, South Carolina, Miscellaneous Records, 1758-1763, Page 602, entry 3, citing John Berwick. Digital images: Familysearch.org [database with images] image 339 of 376. Accessed 10 July 2021.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} South Carolina Land Grants, Volume 27, Page 225, John Berwicke; Page 224, citing Simon and John Berwicke. Digital images: Familysearch.org [database with images] Film 008195657. image 140 of 662. Accessed 10 July 2021
3. ↑ South Carolina Land Grants, Volume 37, page 310, John & Simmon Berwicke. Familysearch.org [database with images] Film 007856740. image 777 of 883. Accessed 10 July 2021.
4. ↑ South Carolina, Memorial books (Copy Series) (S111001), Volume: 0012 Page: 00104 Item: 001, citing Simon Berwick and John Berwick. Digital images: South Carolina Department of Archives and History.
5. ↑ The South-Carolina Gazette, Charleston, South Carolina, 17 Jan 1774, Monday, Page 3, citing Mrs. Ann Ash, Mr. John Berwick. Digital images: Newspapers.com.
6. ↑ Charleston, South Carolina, Deeds, Volume G-6, Page 287-289, citing John Berwick to John Ashe. Digital images: Familysearach.org [database with images]. Film #008139664 image 209 of 746. Accessed 9 July 2021.
7. ↑ South Carolina Historical Society. The South Carolina Historical and Genealogical Magazine Volume VII - No. 1. Charleston, South Carolina. South Carolina Historical Society. 1906. Page 104, citing Mr. John Berwick. Digital images: Internet Archives. Accessed 9 July 2021.
8. ↑ United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783, 120-Continental Troops (jacket 47-58), Page 16, Sept 1781, February 1782, March 1782, April 1782, June 1782, October 1782, November 1782. Digital images: Familysearch.org. Accessed 10 July 2021.
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3} South Carolina Department of Archives and History. Account Audited (File No. 464) Of Claims Growing Out Of The American Revolution. Date: 1776 C. or later, Series: S108092 Reel: 0008 Frame: 00503. Page10, Indented Certificate No. 48, for Est. of Simon Berwick Esqr.; Page 12, citing Est. of John Berwick for vessel; Page 13, citing Ann Berwick, Mr. Levey; Page 14, citing Indent 117; Page 18, citing loan 1779; Page 20, citing loan 1780; Digital images: South Carolina Department of Archives and History. Accessed 9 July 2021.
10. ↑ Charleston, South Carolina, Probate, Letters of Administration, Volume 00, 1775-1785, Page 271, citing Simon Berwicke, deceased, John Berwicke. Digital images: Familysearch.org [database with images] Film #007649271.image 297 of 598. Accessed 10 July 2021.
11. ↑ Charleston, South Carolina, Probate, Letters of Administration, Volume 00, 1775-1785, Page 353, citing John Berwicke, deceased, Mrs. Ann Bericke, Mr. Thomas Jones. Digital images: Familysearch.org [database with images] Film #007649271. image 422 of 598. Accessed 10 July 2021.
12. ↑ The Columbian Herald, or, The Independent Courier of North-America, Charleston, South Carolina, 08 May 1788, Thursday, Page 3, citing estate of John Berwick, Esq., Mrs. Ann Berwick. Digital images: Newspapers.com. Accessed 8 July 2021.
13. ↑ A. S. (Alexander Samuel) Salley, D. E. Huger (Daniel Elliott Huger) Smith, and South Carolina Society of the Colonial Dames of America. Register of St. Philip's Parish: Charles Town, Or Charleston, S. C., 1754-1810. Charleston, S. C.: The South Carolina society, Colonial dames of America, 1927. Page 236, citing John Berwick & Sarah Johnson, widow. Digital images: Hathi Trust Digital Library.