Abraham Jarrett (abt. 1775 - 1850)

Born about 1775 in Muddy Creek, Greenbrier, Virginia

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth (Hughes) Jarrett — married 5 May 1791 in Botetourt Co, VA

Descendants

Died 20 May 1850 at about age 75 in Kanawha, Virginia, United States

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Abraham Jarrett was the son of James Jarrett Sr. and is mentioned as a son in his father's 1822 will. He is also mentioned as being son of James in Abraham's own will and in Abraham's marriage records. He was probably the eldest son, born between 1760-70 (based on his 1791 marriage date and his wife's documented age-b.1764 and subsequent census records.) Thus Abraham would have been the son of James's first wife, "Elizabeth" or "Polly Griffith".

Until we know the exact birth year, we can't know the location of Abraham's birth--whether Berks Co, PA or Greenbrier, WV. We do know that the Jarrett family moved to the Greenbrier region of VA/WV ca 1770. Abraham grew up on Muddy Creek in Greenbrier Co. during the 1770s, an especially dangerous time to be in the Greenbrier due to continual Indian attacks. Along with his friends and neighbors, Abraham probably spent the first decade of his life moving back and forth between the family farm and Arbuckle's Fort (aka Keeney's Fort) on the hillside above Mill Creek (ironically built on land that originally belonged to Frederick See and was the site of See's 1763 death during an Indian attack. Abraham's daughter Leah md. David See, a grandson of Frederick.)

From 1774 until the early 1790s, small bands of Shawnee warriors continually raided the frontier farms and settlements of Virginia --which then included today's West Virginia. The attacks were in retaliation for white depradations of Indian villages and attempt to push white settlement back across the crest of the Alleghany mountains. Hardest hit were the fringe settlements of the frontier which included the Greenbrier Valley where the Jarretts lived.

Because Indian attacks were carried out primarily during nice weather--from spring to early fall--, families "forted up" only in the summer months. Cooped up in a crowded stockaded fort for several months at a time may have seemed undesirable but it was also allowed time for play with other children and possibly a reprieve from the endless round of chores demanded at home. His younger brother James was said to have been born while "forting" up in 1780.

The rest of the year, Abraham carried out the usual tasks of a young boy on the frontier. Fetching water from nearby springs or creeks, cutting and stacking firewood, rounding up free-roaming livestock--cows to be milked or horses to be ridden, assisting his father or uncles with clearing the fields for planting, building fences, planting and harvesting crops. Although Abraham's father became one of the more prosperous farmers of the Greenbrier region and even owned a few slaves, Abraham was nevertheless expected to assist with the heavy farm labor, especially as he got older.

Formal schooling did not appear to be an option for most children of the Greenbrier region in the 1780s, and Abraham was unable to write his own name, signing his will with a +. In various court records, he and his siblings used the "Jarrett" spelling, rather than the family spelling "Gerrad" used by his literate grandfather in Pennsylvania.

As a young man, Abraham also participated in various community activities including log rollings, cabin raisings, and corn huskings. He may also have accompanied his mother on her 16 mile walk to Lewisburg to attend church. It may have been at church or one of community activities that he met his future wife, Elizabeth Hughes of Sweet Springs, Botetourt Co (now in Monroe Co about 35 miles from the home of Abraham's uncle, David Gerrad on Wolf Creek.

What little we know about Elizabeth Hughes came from her brother Robert's petition for a Revolutionary War pension. Elizabeth gave a deposition dated 9 Nov 1846 stating her age as 82 so we know she was born ca. 1764. She states that her brother was born in Prince William Co, VA in 1760 and that the family still lived there at beginning of Rev War in 1776 but moved ca 1778 to Sweet Springs, in Botetourt Co, VA. Prince William Co would thus have been her birth place as well.

In 1791, Abraham and two of his uncles, Jesse and Owen, accompanied him to the Botetourt Court House in Fincastle, VA where he and Elizabeth were married. (It was customary for the groom to go to the bride's home for the wedding.) Abraham and Elizabeth married 5 May 1791. The marriage records show that Abraham's father James gave his consent and his uncles "Jessa" and Owen stood as witnesses or security. Elizabeth is shown as the daughter of Thomas Hughes and her brother George acted as security to the Marriage Bond. Consent forms usually indicated that the couple was under 21 but we based on Elizabeth's deposition, she was b. ca 1764 therefor 27 when married. (Register of Marriages, Botetourt Co, VA Part 1:59,68.)

1791, May 5: Marriage Bond for Abraham Jarret & Elizabeth Hughes (original handwriting -- Greenbrier Historical Society has original bonds.)
"Know all Men by these Presents that We Abraham Jarret, and George Hughes are held and firmly bound unto Beverly Randolph Esquire, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the (sum) of fifty pounds current money, to the payment of which will and truly to be made to our said Governor And his successors for the Use of the Commonwealth We bind ourselves, Our Heris, Extrs. and Administrators Jointly, and severally, firmly by these presents, Sealed with Our Seals and dated the 5th Day of May 1791

The Condition of the above Obligation is such that whereas there is a marriage shortly intended to be had and solemnized between the above bound Abraham Jarret and Elizabeth Hughes---If there be no Lawfull cause to Obstruct the same then this Obligation to be Void Else to remain of full force and Virtue.
Witness Bonger? Abraham Garret (his own signature)
George l Hughes
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Botetourt Co Marriage Register Bk 1: 59 (in modern handwriting):
Date of Bond: May 5, 1791
Husband: Abraham Jarret Wife: Elizabeth Hughes
Parent/Guard James Jarratt Thomas Huse-consent of father
Witness/Security: George Hughes , Edward Hughes, Jessa Jarrat, Owen Jarret George and Edward are brothers of bride, Jesse and Owen Jarrett are uncles of the groom.

The couple appears to have returned to Muddy Creek in the Greenbrier region to begin their married life though Elizabeth's parents and several of her brothers had moved farther west to Kanawha Co.

While living at Muddy Creek, the Jarretts had at least four children: two sons and two daughters. Daughter Nancy married James Wilson in 1807. In 1810, Abraham and Elizabeth were able to buy 2 tracts of land--172 acres and another 26 acres-- on Muddy Creek from Abraham's uncle, Owen. That same year, their daughter Leah married David See who lived near today's Lowell, WV on the east bank of the Greenbrier River.

By 1815, the family had moved to Kanawha Co, possibly accompanying or following Abraham's younger brothers, Eli and Owen, to the Elk Creek region where their father James owned several tracts of land. Living nearby was cousin Squire Jarrett, as well as his two brothers. The area was soon named Jarretts Ford, a name that remains today. Their daughter and son-in-law, David and Leah Jarrett See, then on the south side of the Kanawha River, some 30 miles (at least 2 days) away. In 1817, the Jarretts sold their Muddy Creek land back in Greenbrier County.

The Blue Creek land was first patented to father James Jarrett and officially willed to his son Abraham at James' death. It was located on the northeast side of the Elk River. In 1817, Abraham acquired 500 acres of land on "Blew Creek", a branch of the Elk. The land was located on both sides of the creek, including the flat land, near Pinch Gut and Buffalo Lick Branch. Abraham had a warrant for 775 acres on Blue Creek and the Sugar Camp fork. The land was a narrow valley or "holler" running between mountains on either side. There was an abundance of trees of all varieties, the forest full of wild game and the streams abounding with fish. Though the area was still a wilderness, at least Indian troubles were a thing of the past. Still, cabins had to be built, the land cleared for crops, and the hard work of creating a new life in the wilderness to be carried out, and this at a time when Abraham and Elizabeth were in their 50s. By now most of their children were young adults, and Abraham and Elizabeth owned 3 horses and 9 cattle. In 2008, the area still looks much the same as it must have in 1815, though with a few more houses and roads through the area.

With the two rivers running through their property, it was an excellent place to build a mill. The 1820 Kanawha Co cenus shows Abraham and Elizabeth (both in their 50s) with four men (2 aged 16-26; and 2 aged 26-45), and a free "colored boy" under 14. Presumably at least two of the young men were their sons since neither had married until the mid 1820s. The household was involved in manufacturing--either a flour or lumber mill-- as mentioned in other records.

It has been hard to determine the location of the Jarrett daughters during this time period. David and Leah See had land on the Kanawha River near the mouth of Cabin Creek for a time. According to Kanawha Co tax records, the Sees appear off and on in Kanawha Co records between 1816-1829 and most of their children were born in Kanawha Co prior to 1830. After that they moved to Indiana where other members of the See family had moved years before. It is likely that they had gone to Indiana ca 1818 but returned to Kanawha Co by 1820 to be near Leah's parents. (I've not been able to follow Nancy and James Wilson due to the multiple number of James Wilsons in Kanawha records.)

In 1823, Abraham borrowed a total of $1100 in 4 separate loans from his son, Jacob, putting up 300 acres of land, in addition to "three horses, five head of Cattle, two yoke of Oxen, one waggon, three beds & furniture, thirty hogs and all my interest (in) the blue Creek mills" as collateral.

When Abraham died in 1850, he owned approximately three hundred acres on the northwest side of Elk River, about 12 miles from the mouth. It was his last wish that his property, including his livestock and household goods, be sold and divided among his heirs, and that the money be used for lands in "the west."

Since Abraham's will does not mention his wife (who was 82 in her 1846 affidavit for her brother's Rev War pension), she is probably dead by 1850. He does mentions 4 children: daughter Nancy Wilson, son-in-law David See and grandson, Peter See (husband and son of daughter, Leah), son John Jarrett, deceased (and his son William Jarrett); son Jacob Jarrett. Squire Jarrett, husband of granddaughter, Eliza Jarrett (daughter of John Jarrett, deceased), was named as sole executor of Abraham's will. In a codicil dated 1-May-1850, Abraham mentions the sons of Jacob Jarrett, Abram and David L. Kanawha Co WB 1:471.

Based on his will and other Kanawha Co documents, Abraham and Elizabeth had 4 children:

• NANCY: (m. James Wilson Oct 18? 1807 Greenbrier Co, VA/WV)
• LEAH: (b. ca 1792, d. 1855 Cass Co, IN; m. David See Jan 1, 1810 Greenbrier Co, VA/WV) David See's mother was Margaret Jarrett, a daughter of David Jarrett Sr. and thus a first cousin to Abraham. David and Leah See's son, Peter, married his first cousin Virginia Jarrett, the daughter of Jacob Jarrett, Peter's uncle!! The Jarretts liked to keep things in the family!! Peter and Virginia also moved to IN with other Sees.

David and Leah named their first son Abraham, after Leah's father (there are no Abrahams in See line). David See and his second son Peter are also named in Abraham Jarrett's will.

• JOHN JARRETT who predeceased his father, in 1829. John is mentioned in father's will as deceased along with 2 children: Eliza and William. Eliza had married Squire Jarrett who was named executor of her grandfather's will.
• JACOB JARRETT: mentioned in will with sons David L. and Abram. Jacob (b. ca 1802, m. Mary Hammack Nov 25 1825 Kanawha Co, VA/WV)

The will is interesting in that he mentions 3 of his four children by name--Nancy Wilson, Jacob, John-dec'd--but not his daughter, Leah. He does metion her husband and son (David and Peter See). Since we know that Leah is still alive, her husband would actually control her inheritance. I can only presume that Nancy Wilson is a widow, thus her husband is not named.

Abraham's wife Elizabeth died only a few years before Abraham (between 1846=1850). She was over 82 years old.

Although I've never found gravesites for Abraham and Elizabeth Jarrett, I presume both buried near Jarretts Ford or Pinch in Kanawha Co as they had lived there for over 30 years. 1791, May 5: Marriage Bond for Abraham Jarret & Elizabeth Hughes Abraham Jarret, and George Hughes give bond for pending marriage between above couple. -Original marriage bond shows Abraham's signature, spelled Jarret. George Hughes signs with mark. In modern handwriting, James Jarratt is shown as father/guardian of groom, and Thomas Huse as father of bride. Witnesses/securities are George and Edward Hughes and "Jessa" and Owen Jarrett/Jarratt. Register of Marriages, Botetourt Co, VA Part 1:59,68.-copy of original bond in file.

Greenbrier Personal Property Tax: Jarrett, Abram/Abraham 1792, 1796, 1799, 1805

1807, April 7: The Greenbrier Marriage Bonds, now housed in the Greenbrier Historical Society, contain the bond and consent form for Wm. Jarritt, bondsman Abraham Jarritt (William's brother) for the marriage of William Garrett to "Caty Madsicar." The bond is signed by both men as "William Garrett", and "Abraham Jarrett". James Jarrett (as father of William) gave written consent as did Jams S.? Metzgar, apparently the father of the bride. Eli Jarrett (another brother) signs the consent forms as a witness. The bond is dated 7 April 1807.

1808, Nov 23: The Greenbrier Marriage Bonds, now housed in the Greenbrier Historical Society, contain the marriage bond for the marriage of George Jarrett to Polly Wilson, daughter of John Wilson. Abraham Jarrett (cousin) stood bond. Both George and Abraham signed their names. The bond was dated 23 Nov 1808.

1810 (no day): Owen and Mary Jarrett of Greenbrier sell 2 tracts of land to Abraham Jarret of Greenbrier: 172 acres from patent granted by Beverly Randolph 29 May 1787 and 26 acres from patent granted by James Monroe 23 December 1801 Two tracts combined for 130 pounds [Greenbrier Co, WV Deed Bk 4:344]

In 1811, Abraham Jarret appears as an assignee for Owen Jarret for 172 acres and 26 acres on "Mudy Creek" Between 1812-1817, Abraham continues to have the same 2 parcels. In 1818, the 172 acres is conveyed to Metzsker with the 26 acres still belonging to Abraham. The 1820 entry shows Abraham Jarrett 170 acres (Note to the side: Conveyed to Metzker) and 26 acres Muddy Creek to Abraham Jarret though we know that the Jarretts had moved to Blue Creek area in Kanawha Co.

1815: "1815 Directory of Virginia Landowners GREENBRIER COUNTY" extracted from Land Tax Records in the Library of Virginia by Roger G. Ward, New Papyrus Co., Inc., Athens, Georgia. Jarret, James, assignee Hollowell; Muddy CK; Jarret, James, of top of Suel MTN; Gleade CK; 34W; Jarret, James, Senior; Muddy CK, Mountain, Galey MTN; 12W; Jarrot, Abraham; Muddy CK; 13W

1815: Abraham first appears on Kanawha Co PPT with 2 male adults over 16, 3 horses and 9 cattle.

1817: ABRAHAM/Elizabeth Jarrett sell 172 acres on Muddy Creek to Henry Metzker [Greenbrier Deed Bk 7:165]

1818, Oct 8: Abraham Jarrett vs. Henry Metzker continued. (Greenbrier Co Court Minutes Bk D. Shuck Vol 1: 263)

1820 Kanawha Co, VA/WV Census p. 12 (copy in file) Abraham JARRET 000221-00001-1mfg 1 free colored boy under 14 2m =16-26 2m =26-45 1m & 1f =45+ (Abraham and Elizabeth) (b. bef 1775)

1822: Abraham mentioned in his father's will: SSP Transcription-copy in file James Jarrett Will: Written 19 Jan 1821?; Proved July 1822 Greenbrier Co, VA/WV Will Bk 1:538-541

"...then I Give and bequeath to my beloved son ABRAHAM Jarrett my part of a Tract of Land Survey in partnership by __?__ Dickenson and my Self Lying on Elk Creek Kanawha County"

1823, April 1: Kanawha Co, VA/WV: Abraham Jarrett borrowed a total of $1100 in 4 separate loans from his son Jacob. To secure payment of the loan through a third person, Van B. Reynolds, Abraham put up 300 acres of land, "three horses, five head of Cattle, two yoke of Oxen, one waggon, three beds & furniture, thirty hogs and all my interest (in) the blue Creek mills"as collateral. The land, inherited from Abraham's father, James, was part of a parcel of land first patented to his father, James Jarrett and Col. John Dickenson. It was located on the north east side of the Elk River. Abraham signs his name, while Jacob signs with a mark. (Kanawha Co, WV, Deed Bk F:223-24.)

1825, Aug 29: Kanawha Co, VA/WV: ABRAHAM JARRETT enters 500 acres on "blew Creek", branch of Elk. (#7949-Reynolds) joining Edmund Price's land up creek on both sides including flat land on both side. [Kanawha Co, WV Entry Bk 1:223]

1825, March 15: When James Jarrett Sr. sold the “salt works” at Burning Springs in Kanawha Co for $12,500, he directed in his will that $10,000 of that amount was to be left to his heirs to be divided equally among them for land in the “west”. With 18 heirs, each would have received $555.55 worth of land if the will had been implemented.

However, a law suit over a portion of that land against Lawrence Washington (brother of George), threatened to substantially reduce the value of the land sale. James Jarrett Jr, one of the executors of his father’s estate, convinced his siblings they should sell their individual shares to him and brother-in-law, Nelson Priddy, for $250 with the agreement that should the court case be ruled in their favor, each sibling would get an additional $250, close to the full amount totally $10,000. Those who sold their shares included the following, all of whom were identified as “son and heir of James Jarrett, dec’d”:

Abraham Jarret - Kanawha Co 15 March 1825 Signs name Witnesses Jas Clark, S. Radwill? [Greenbrier Co, WV Chancery Court Records Box 155.]

1827, Aug 6: Kanawha Co, VA/WV: JACOB JARRETT enters 150 acres on waters of Elk joining John Rucker's entry, running on OWEN JARRETT's back line and land of SQUIRE JARRETT including some of waters of Pinch? gut and buffalo lick branch. Warrant for 775 acres #7949 assee of ABRAHAM JARRETT. Also 100 acres by above warrant on waters of Blew Creek and the Sugar Camp fork. Chiefly on Sugar Camp. [Kanawha Co, WV Entry Bk 1:236]

1830 Kanawha Co, VA/WV p 198 Abraham in sequence w/ Jacob, Owen, Squire. (Another John listed age 40-50? p. 197 Abraham 1100001-10001001: a girl and boy under 5, a boy 5-10 (John's children?), a woman 20-30 (John's widow or Nancy?), a man 40-50 -Abraham, a woman 50-60 - Elizabeth (ages for Abraham and Elizabeth are off by a decade.)

1840 Kanawha Co, VA/WV Census p. 55 Abraham GARROT 011010001-0001000001 -- one boy 5-10; one boy 10-15; one girl 15-20 (John's children?); one woman 20-30 (John's widow?) one man 60-70 (Abraham) and one female 70-80 (Elizabeth) living nxt door to Jacob

1840 p. 54-26 Jacob JARROT: a boy and girl under 5; a girl 5-10; a girl 10-15; 1 woman 30-40; a man 40-50 (Jacob-b. 1790-1800) Although others claim that this Jacob is younger brother of Abraham rather than his son, the close residential proximity suggests this is Abraham's son Jacob, mentioned in his will.

1840 Kanawha Co Personal Property Tax List for the Lower District of Kanawha Co in District of William C. Wilson included the following: JARRETT: Abram, Jacob, Owen, Squire, John, James, Eli, Vincent, Squire Jr.

Testimony in the Greenbrier Co Chancery Court records, Box 155, shows Abraham Jarrett living in Kanawha Co, in Aug 1840, Aur 1841, and July 1842.

1847, Jun 7: Kanawha Co, VA/WV: JACOB JARRETT to ABRAHAM JARRETT both of Kanawha Co returning Deed of Trust to Abraham, his loan having been repaid to Jacob. (Kanawha Co, WV Deed Bk P:250. See also Deed Bk F:223 for original recording of loan)-copy in file

1850, May 20: Abraham JARRETT's will written 19 April 1750, proved 20 May 1850 and again 15 June 1850 (mentioning children, several grandchildren by name.) Apparently wife predeceased him. Kanawha Co. WB 1:471-72

"In the name of God, Amen. I Abraham Jarrett of Kanawha County State of Virginia Do make this my last will and testament as follows (that is to say) my desire is to be buried with as little expence as decency will permit and that all my debs (sic) and funeral expences be paid as soon after my decease as conveniently may be.

In testimony of my sincere regard for all my children which is four in number viz. Nancy Wilson, David Sea' and son 'Peter, John Jarrett Dec, and Jacob Jarrett these four as heirs of my body I desire to bequeath unto them Equally all my effects First my land property to be sold Consisting of three hundred acres more or less Lying on the North West side of Elk River and little more than 12 miles from the mouth of said River Land descending from James Jarrett deceased, to son Abram by heirship.--

Secondly my desire is that all my moveable property Consisting of my horses cattle sheep and hogs household and Kitchen furniture shall be sold and that the product therefrom shall also be Equally Divided amongs (sic) these four above named heirs and also any rents arising from said farm the Issues thereof shall be Equally divided amongst them Excepting that portion occupied by Jacob Jarrett, and my desire and will is that my son Jacob shall as long as said continues unsold, have all the products arising from his own tenantcy and also in the sales of the above property that each heir shall have power to act as their own executor of this my last will and testament Giving to each an Equal right in Cooperation of disposing or selling conveying etc.

My reason of implying Peter Sea as my grandson or who is my grandson is not that he shall be an Imediate (sic) heir, But that he shall or may select lands in the West for the benefit of the heirs (that is to say) Nancy Wilson, David Sea John Jarrett Jacob Jarrett and my will and desire is that said Property as above described shall be disposed of soon as practicable after my decease and that the heirs purchase in the West property for their Benefit

I desire and will that William Jarrett, Son of, John Jarrett decease as heir to John Jarrett decease, and second to the will shall only have such part as may be of the land, and and no more; or no part in any of the other effects I further desire & will? that properties purchased by the hers (sic heirs) or for the the (sic) Benefit of the heirs shall be retained by them for the Benefit of their heirs forever.

Condition, I desire and will that the land shall not be sold until such times it will Bring two thousand Dollars. And I do hereby nominate and appoint my heirs, viz. Nancy Wilson, David Sea, Jacob Jarrett and Squire Jarrett, Junr the husband of Eliza Jarrett, daughter of John Jarrett, deceased, sole executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former and other wills and testaments by me at any time heretofore made. And I do declare this to be my last will and testament I have set my hand and seal the 19th day of April In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty. Signed and sealed published and declared in Abraham + (his mark) Jarrett the presents of William Gilbert Eli Jarrett

Codicil
Whereas I Abraham Jarrett of Kanawha County State of Virginia have made and duly executed my last will and testament in writing bearing date April 19th 1850. Now I do hereby declare this writing to be a codicil to my said will and direct the same to be annexed thereunto and taken as part thereof and I do hereby give and bequeath my property as described and bequeathed in will to my heirs. And I do hereby revoke all former and other codicils by me made at any time heretofore. In witness whereof to this present writing which I do hereby declare to be a codicil to my last will & testament bearing date April 19th 1850 and which I direct to be added thereto and to be taken as a part thereof

I have set my hand and seal Signed sealed published and declared by the said Abram Jarrett, as and for a codicil to his last will and testament Abraham + (his mark) Jarrett In the presents of William Gilbert Eli Jarrett

Codicil
I Abram Jarrett upon consideration find at my instant on record a warrant issued by myself against Jacob Jarrett my son for ten years rent on/or for the term of ten years occupancy by virtue of which I have executed and sold from him the following property two horses eight head of cattle twenty two head of sheep more or less fifteen head of hogs two beds 2 skillets one axe one plow which I now will shall be (sic) loan to him, Jacob Jacob (sic) during his life time and after will the same to his two sons Abram Jarrett David S. Jarrett to have and to hold forever In witness I set hand and seal May 1st 1850. Abraham + (his mark) Jarrett In the presents of William Gilbert Conrad Cart

At a court held in Kanawha County VA 20th day of May 1850: This last will and testament of Abraham Jarrett with two codicils thereto attached was this day presented in court and proven by the oath of William Gilbert in subscribing? witness thereto and continued in further ____ And at a court held as aforesaid the 15th day of June 1850. The said Will and the 1st codicil thereto was fully proven by the oath of Eli Jarrett a subscribing witness thereto and the 2nd codicil was fully proven to the oath of Conrad Cart a subscribing witness thereto and there upon the said Will with both the codicils was ordered to be recorded. AW Quarrier, Clk

The last date Abraham signed his codicil was 1 May 1850 and proved in court 20 May 1850 and again 15 June 1850 thus Abraham died between 1May and 20 May 1850.

Kanawha Co, WV Will Bk1:487: At a Court held for Kanawha County the 16th day of July 1850.-- Jacob Swaar, Eli Jarrett, Chas Cavender } Are by the Court appointed appraisers of the personal estate of Abram Jarrett decd-- Squire G. Jarrett junr Qualified as executor of the will of said deceased

1850, July 16: Appraisers of "Abram" Jarrett's estate appointed: Jacob Swaar, Eli Jarrett, and Chas Cavender. Squire G. Jarrett junr qualified as executor of the will. Kanawha Co, WV Will Bk1:487

Charles Cavender, Eli Jarrott & Jacob Swar who were appointed by the County Court of Kanawha County, appraisers of the personal estate of Abraham Jarrett deceased, late of Kanawha County, this day personally appeared before me James A. Young a Justice of the peace for Kanawha County and were duly sworn by me truly & justly to the best of their judgment to view and appraise all all the personal estate of the said Abraham Jarrett decd which shall be produced or shewn to them for appraisement Given under my hand this 26th day of July 1850.

• Appraisement..............................Sales
• cts $ cts
• 1 waggon......................................28.00
• wagon...........................................31.00
• 1 cow............................................12.00
• 1 cow............................................12.23
• 1 bed & bed stid..........................15.00
• 1 Bed9$ 1 Bed $12......................21.00
• 2 beds 10$ each..........................20.00
• 1 do..............................................17.12
• 2 stids 175....................................18.87
• 1 cupboard..................................14.00
• 1 cupboard....................................8.50
• 1 Table (1.50).................................3.25
• 1 table 50 cts 1 chair $1...............1.50
• 2 Bed Stid.......................................1.75
• A lot of Wool..................................3.00
• A lot of Wool..................................3.12
• 1 Kettle $2.00 1 canoe $3.............5.00
• 1 Grinding Stone...........................0.75
• 1 lot of catings(sic)........................3.00
• 1 pot 75 1 lot of castings 2.67....3.42
• 1 chair 50 1 Book 12...................0.62
• 1 pair? sa'd Bags? ........................4.00
• 1 Pare saddlebags.........................3.00
• 1 canoe...........................................2.00
• 1 Grindstone..................................0.50
• 1 Kettle...........................................3.65
• a lot of clothing.............................0.25
• 7 geese & 2 hens .........................1.12
• Jacob Swaar, Charles Cavender, S. J. Jarrett --Apraisers of the estate of Abram Jarrett deceased; Eli Jarrett Administrator Abraham Jarrett dec'd.

At a Court held for Kanawha County at the Court house thereof on Monday the 17th day of February 1851
This appraisement & Sale Bill of the Estate of Abraham Jarrett dec'd was this day presented in Court and ordered to be recorded. Teste A.W. Quarrier Clk

Neither Abraham or Elizabeth are LISTED in 1850 Census Son John is dead, Jacob is listed in Kanawha Co.; Sees are in Indiana.

1851 February 17 Appraisement and sale bill of Abraham's estate presented to Court.

1851, June 3: Kanawha Co, VA/WV:"Whereas ABRAHAM JARRETT dec'd late of the County of Kanawha & State of Virginia did by his last will & testament, duly recorded...direct all his estate both real and personal, to be sold and the proceeds thereof to be equally divided between his son JACOB JARRETT, his daughter NANCY WILSON, his son-in-Law DAVID SEA, and the children of his deceased son JOHN JARRETT per Sterpes and the said Jacob Jarrett being desirous to sell, and dispose of all his right, title and interest in the real estate devised as foresaid;...for $500 from Benjamin Melton ...(for) the said real estate or the proceeds of the sale thereof, whither devised from the will aforesaid, or as heir at Law of the said Abraham Jarrett...." Witness: R. Aug Thompson. Jacob signs with mark +. (Kanawha Co, WV Deed Bk Q:614)

1851, June 3: Kanawha Co, VA/WV: Benjamin Melton devise? and lease to JACOB JARRETT the tract of land now held by Jacob Jarrett under the will of his father the late ABRAHAM JARRETT which Jacob sold to Melton for $75 a year (rent). (Kanawha Co, WV Deed Bk Q:614)

1851, June 3: Deed between David See and Leah his wife to Benjamin Melton. Parties of first part (the Sees) are citizens of Indiana. For $350 they "grant their right, title, interest and share in and to the real estate of Abraham Jarrett deceased who died in County of Kanawha, VA." Property situated on Elk river in county of Kanawha, "the same which the said Abraham Jarrett died seized, and devised by his last will and testatment to the said parties of the first part." Both David and Leah sign with marks looking like big + signs. Cass Co, IN justice of Peace James Roach certifies David signed June 3, 1851 and certifies Leah's release of dower. (Kanawha Co Deed Bk R:10-11)

1855, Oct 26: Deed between JOHN JARRETT, WILLIAM JARRETT and Mary his wife, SQUIRE G. JARRETT and ELIZA his wife (to) Benjamin A. Melton for $1 grant all interest in one undivided fourth part to tract of 300 acres of Land of which Abram Jarrett died seized, lying on NE bank of Elk River about 12 miles above town of Charleston and which they held as tenants in common and heirs of JOHN JARATT dec'd who was heir at Law or devise under the will of said Abram JARRETT to and in one equal undivided fourth part of sd. tract. (All sign) John Jarrett, S.G. Jarrett, Eliza Jarrett, William Jarrett, Mary Jarrett. Notarized signatures of Mary, wife of William and Eliza wife of "Squire G. Jarrett, Jr." (Kanawha Co, WV Deed Bk T: 270)

Sources

Sara Patton research notes Kanawha Co Deed and Will Books Kanawha Co Census and Personal Property Tax Records