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Early Settlers of Georgia, Peter Morel, Timeline

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This is a detailed timeline with sources for Pierre Rodolph Morel (bef.1700-bef.1752), early settler of Georgia.

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Timeline

England

1733 Sep 12 - Palace Court. "Receiv'd of Mr. Peter Noailles fourteen [14] Pounds for the Passage of Peter Morell his Wife two Children and a Maid Servant to Georgia, and a further Sum of twelve [12] Pounds towards the maintenance of the said Persons in Georgia for One Year." [1]

1733 Sep 12 - Palace Court. "That a Letter be sent to Mr. Oglethorpe to put Pierre Rodolph Morell under Christie's Grant if possible; Or to set him out fifty [50] acres, for Which a particular Grant must be made." [1]

1733 Sep 15 - Last Wednesday the Trustees for establishing the Colony of Georgia in America, made choice of the following Persons and Families to go and settle in the said Colony, who are to go on board the James, Capt. John Yoakley, at Prince's-stairs, Rotherith, in a Fortnight's Time at farthest, viz. William Andrews and Family in Goswell-street; Robert Brewing, of Stratford in Essex; William Johnson Dalmass, in the great Ambery, Westminster; John Flutter in Southampton-street, Covent-Garden; Charles Galier and Family, in Thomas-street, Brick-lane; Head Gardiner and Family, in Ram-Alley, Spicer-street, Spittlefields; Paul Joyce and Family, in Glasshouse-yard, Black-fryars; Jacques Laudry and Family, in Spittle-street, Spittlefields; Peter Morell and Family, in Lamb-street, Spittlefields; Tho. Mouse and Family, near Blewgat-fields, Ratcliff-Highway; Witherell Smith, of Wallingford; Tho. Smith and Family, near Litchfield, and Charles Wheeler, in Camomile street. [2]

1733 Sep 19 - Palace Court. "Receiv'd a Receipt from the Bank for twenty Six [26] Pounds the Benefaction of Mr. Peter Noailles to be applied as directed by the last Minutes." [1]

Note: Benefaction: 1) the act of benefiting, 2) a benefit conferred, especially: a charitable donation.

England to Georgia

1733 Sep 28 (embarked) - The First Earl of Egmont, first president of the Trustees of Georgia for Establishing the Colony of Georgia in America, recorded Peter Morel twice in A List of Persons Who Went From Europe to Georgia … The first record below is almost certainly based on records contemporanous with embarkation, and therefore correct. The second record below is almost certainly based on a report entitled "State of Highgate July 1738," and incorrectly assumes the embarkation and arrival dates for Peter's family. However, the second record below provides important information about Peter in 1738 including his residence, that he has remarried after the death of his first wife, that he has four living children, and that he has a fifth child born before 1743. [3][4]

Peter Rodolf Morel, wife, two children, and a servant—at Trustees' Charge.
9: Morel (Pet. Rodolf); Weaver; embark'd 28 Sept. 1733; arrived 14 Jan. 1733-4; Settled at Highgate.
10: — (Martine) w.; dead 5 feb. 1733-4; Settled at Highgate.
11: — (J'o. Ant.) Son; Settled at Highgate.
12: — (Mariane) d.; Settled at Highgate.
…
3: Pater (Anne Maria); Serv't. to Pet. Morell; embark'd 28 Sept. 1733; arrived 14 Jan. 1733-4.
Peter Morel, wife, and four children, and the birth of a fifth child in Georgia—at Own Charge.
⊝: Morel ( ), d. of Peter Morel 5th child; b. in Georgia.
…
11: Morel (Peter) wife and 4 children; [occupation not listed]; embark'd 14 Jan. 1733-4; arrived abt. 12 Mar. 1733-4; An Industrious man. In 1738 he cleard & planted 12 acres with corn, rice, pease & potatoes, & built convenient housing.
Three ships made up the “September Embarkation,” accounting for 181 people: the Savannah, the London Merchant and the second arrival of the James. These contributed populaces not only to Savannah, but also founded the villages at Abercorn, Highgate and Skidaway. [5]

1733 Oct 18 - Palace Court. "Mr. Vernon reported the Muster taken on Board the James Captain Yoakley September 28th 1733 to be twenty One Men, Nine Women, Eight Boys, and twelve Girls, making forty, One third Heads of Freight, of Which John Flutter and Withererll Smith missing at the Hope." [1] [total is 50 instead of stated 40]

Georgia - Highgate

Aft. 1734 Jan 14 - According to Dr. White (1849), [6] Pierre Morel was one of the leaders among the early colonists at Savannah. [7][8][9]

1734 Feb 5 - Martine, his wife, died 5 February 1733/4, weeks after their arrival in Georgia. [4]

1734 Feb 24 - Pierre Morel, Jacob Goy, Chav. Gallier, and P[?] Fage witnessed the Will, written in French, of Joseph DeFeron. [10] According to A List of Early Settlers …, they are all of Highgate.

Note: Peter Morel's signatures in the 1734 Will of Joseph DeFeron, 1737 Will of Daniel Phifer, and 1752 Will of Peter Morel appear to be very similar.

1735–1737 - John Wesley and his brother Charles arrived in Savannah in 1735, and John departed in 1737. While in Georgia, Wesley gave services in German for the villagers of Hampstead, and in French for the villagers of Highgate and Savannah. [11]

1737 - During 1737, Pierre Morel witnessed the Will, written in French, of Daniel Phifer of Hampstead. [12][13]

Note: Peter Morel's signatures in the 1734 Will of Joseph DeFeron, 1737 Will of Daniel Phifer, and 1752 Will of Peter Morel appear to be very similar.

1737 - In 1737, Pierre Morel wrote a letter in French to James Oglethorpe, "A tres Honorable chevalier Oglethorppe". [14] This reference has that letter in English, a "Petition of Pierre Morel to James Oglethorpe for grant of a piece of land in the village of Highgate" "in Georgia vacated by the death of Simon Boisnelle and his family, his own lot being of poor quality." [15]

1738 Jul - Thomas Causton Esqire, 1st Baliff of Savannah, wrote of the State of Highgate, listing the inhabitants, and describing their farms: [16]

No. 4 - Peter Morelle a Wife and 4 Children; Settled 4 years and 1/2; 12 Acres cleared and planted with Corn, Rice, Pease and Potatoes; and Convenient Housing.
Note: The above record is the first to refer to him as Peter rather than Pierre.

1738 Dec 9 - Pierre Morel was one of a group of men known as Malcontents [17][18] that signed a letter "To the Honourable the Trustees for Establishing the Colony of Georgia in America" and in the letter they outlined what was needed to make the Colony succeed. [19][20]

Note: In the above record, signing immediately below Pierre are several others from Highgate including Stephen de Monford, James Landry, and Simson Rouviere. John Teasdale [Feasdeale], who kept a public house, also signed.

1738 Dec 9 - Thomas Causton Esqire, 1st Baliff of Savannah, responded by creating a list entitled "Character of the Persons who Sign'd the Representation for Negroes, 9 Dec. 1738": [16]

Morel, Pierce; arrived 1734, 12 acres cleared, 12 acres planted
…
Morel, Peter; Settled at Highgate. joyn'd the Colony. Went on his own Acct.
Note: In the above record, each person is listed twice with different information, so this is one person.
Note: The above record includes one Morel, as well as de Monford, Landry, and Rouviere.

1738 Dec 20 - Palace Court, Common Council Assembled. An Application from Mr. John Francis Fressin by Letter of Attorney from the Heirs of Samuel Wagner Deceased late of Hamstead in Georgia for leave for Adrian Loyer of Savannah and Peter Morelle Officer and Inhabitant of Highgate in Georgia as Executors appointed by the Will of the Decease to dispose of the Testators Lot at Hampstead was read. That the same be refer'd to a Committee of Any three of the Common Council, to repoir their Opinion thereon. [21]

1739 Jan 31 - Palace Court, Common Council Assembled. Concerning the matter of 20 Dec 1738, the report was returned, and the Council agreed Samuel Wagner's Executors may be impower'd to dispose of the said Lot for the Benefit of his Heirs. [22]

1739 Oct 16 - General James Oglethorpe granted 50 acres of property to Peter’s son, John which included, "Town Lot number 9 with Garden and Farm Lot in Holland’s Tything Percival Ward". [23]

Note: This places the family having property in Savannah beginning as early as 1739.
Note: Based on John’s estimated birth date, he was about 6 years old, a minor.
Note: Lot No.9, Holland Tything, Percival Ward, was exchanged for Lot No.2, Tryconnel Tything, Derby Ward. See 1739 Oct 16, 1742 Oct 5, 1743 Apr 16, 1752 Jan 8, Peter’s Will, and 1755 Jan 1–1755 Jun 30.

Georgia - Savannah

1740 Sep 17 - John Morel, son of Peter at Savannah, was taken from his father, and returned later that day. [24]

Note: In the above record, John Momford and John Landree, listed directly above John Morel, are of Highgate. Mary Landree, listed in the record on the prior page, was taken in 10 March 1742/3, her parents having died at Highgate.

1740 Nov 22 - Pet Morell was one of a group of men signing a letter explaining observations they had about the settlements and things they wanted to happen. [25]

1741 Feb 18 - The President and Assistants for the County of Savannah met and questioned Mich Burgholter and Peter Morell following the death of Ann Turgay and Peter Morell also notified the board about two orphans that needed to be provided for. [26]

1741 Mar 19 - Peter Morell, previously of Highgate, petitioned the board of the President and Assistants for the County of Savannah for pay because he had "Acted as Tythingman for the Hamlets of Highgate and Hampstead" and had not received any "Consideration for the same since Xmas 1740." The board approved that he receive an "Equal Share of Sallary with the Tythingmen of this Town and Township." [27]

1741 Jun 11 - In a letter from Mr. Thomas Jones to General Oglethorpe it was reported that "Publick" advertisement was made for a sale. Colonel Stephens came to the store where Mr. Jones was waiting along with Purisburg and Carolina people. After a disagreement, there was bidding and "The Negroe was sold for £ 8.10 to Mr. Morell". [28]

1741 Jun 16 - In a letter from Mr. Thomas Jones to General James Oglethorpe, Mr Jones wrote about Morells house (formerly Jenkins) and where he had previously objected to granting a license for Mr. Morell. He wrote that "Mr. Morell who had been an Industrious person in planting, but now had left off — ought not to be encouraged in such way of life — But I imagine now they will grant him one, tho we hear frequent Complaints of disorders there, particularly — last week one of Capt. Wiggins’s (Thomas Wiggins) men (thought to have deserted) was at last found to be in morells house; Mr. Wiggins got some people to go in order to take him, whom Morell assisted with his drawn hanger, but was overpowerd". [28]

1741 Jul 14 - There is a mention of several gentlemen at the "house of Peter Morrell, in the Town of Savannah, in Georgia" in a deposition. [29]

1741 Oct 7 - The Journal of the Earl of Egmont (Sir John "1st Earl of Egmont") documents that Peter Morell, along with William Woodrooffe, Thomas Ormston, John Lyndall, and William Euen or any three, were appointed by the Malcontents to correspond with Thomas Stephens and on 27 Oct 1741 the 5 men signed a letter with instructions for Thomas Stephens for when he returned to England. [30][31] Peter, along with the 4 others listed above, was on a list of men described as "Clamorous Malcontents". [32][33]

1741 Nov 16 - There was a list written of an account of sums applied and expended for the trust for one year that included Magistrates & Officers, viz. Peter Morelle, Tything Man. [25]

1741 Dec 5 - During a meeting of the President and Assistants for the County of Savannah, a request by Peter Morelle along with 5 other men for 500 acres each on Hutchinson’s Island was rejected because it would not be proper without permission from the Trustees. [34][35]

1742 Apr 23 - At a meeting of the Presidents and Assistants for the County of Savannah, Peter Morell, along with Joseph Fitzwalter, John Penrose and John Teasdale had "kept Publick Houses for some time past", there were no complaints so they were applying for "Lycences to continue the Same". [36] They were approved by the Board.

1742 May 20 - In Savannah, a grand jury was impaneled related to Thomas Jones and the Grand Jury wrote to the court. There was a foreman and sixteen jurors noted. They were: Samuel Mercer, Foreman, Thomas Salter, .John Wright, John Sellie, Thomas Bailie, James Billou, William Mears, John Lyndale, John Penrose, James, Dormer , John Brownfield, James Burnsides, Peter Morell, Edward Bush, William Woodrooffe, James Carweles and James Papott. [37][38]

1742 Jun 29 - William Stephens noted “Upon calling all to Arms by beat of Drum in Consequence of Orders given out last night, I found 56 Freeholders able men of the Town, on the Parade in the usual place, who were readily drawn up; to those were soon after added, a Party of the like from Highgate, Hampstead, and the new Settlement of German Swiss, consisting of 27, who appear’d very hearty and resolute; and over them (for their greater satisfaction) I placed a proper Officer, who talked the Dutch and French languages.” [39][40] This was before the battle of Bloody Marsh. [41]

1742 Aug 7 - At the Queen’s Square West Minister, a petition by Peter Morelle and several other men for 500 acres each on Hutchinson’s Island was rejected because "it not appearing that the said Persons have ever been industrious in cultivating, or have any View to the cultivation of said lands." [42][43]

1742 Oct 5 - Articles of Agreement Indented … Imprimis, The said James Willson [sawyer] in Consideration of the sum of £6.0.0 to him paid by Peter Morel in behalf of his son, John Morel, agrees to Exchange his Town Lott No.2 in Tyrconnel Tything, Derby Ward, his Garden Lott No.63 East, and his Farm Lott No.8 situtate [blank] And the appurtenances unto Peter Morel in behalf of his son, John Morel, for Morel's Town Lott No.9 in Holland Tything, Percival Ward, together with the Garden Lott No.[blank], Farm Lott No.[blank] Lying [blank], and Appurtenances to all of them belonging; And it is further agreed between the Parties affordsaid that in case either of them shal not abide by these recited covenants, the person so making default shall forfeit the sum of £500.0.0 to be paid to the other. Witness: Signed, sealed and delivered 7 October 1742, in presence of James Dormer, John Dobell, Register. On same day, Thomas Bailey and John Dobell witnessed at Savannah this transaction: Mr. Peter Morel, By and in the Behalf of his Son, John Morel, gave possession of the afforesaid demised articles by Delivering the Key of the Door to said James Willson and James Willson also gave possession of his Lotts to Mr. Peter Morel by the Delivery of a Turff and Twig. Official: Georgia, Savannah: Sworn by Thomas Bailey, Blacksmith, before N. Jones on 11 October 1752. Date Recorded 8 January 1752, brought in by Peter Morel, of Savannah, Colony of Georgia, vinter and victualler. [44]

Note: Lot No.9, Holland Tything, Percival Ward, was exchanged for Lot No.2, Tryconnel Tything, Derby Ward. See 1739 Oct 16, 1742 Oct 5, 1743 Apr 16, 1752 Jan 8, Peter’s Will, and 1755 Jan 1–1755 Jun 30.

1743 Apr 16 - On 16 Apr 1743 an exchange of lots between Peter Morelle and James Wilson was approved. [45]

Note: Lot No.9, Holland Tything, Percival Ward, was exchanged for Lot No.2, Tryconnel Tything, Derby Ward. See 1739 Oct 16, 1742 Oct 5, 1743 Apr 16, 1752 Jan 8, Peter’s Will, and 1755 Jan 1–1755 Jun 30.

1742 Oct 30 - William Stephens documented in his journal “This being his Majesty’s Birth Day, ‘twas observed, as Customary, by Gun firing, and drinking such healths, as might be expected on that occasion; among which the Honorable Trustees, most undoubtedly deserve our due Rememberance. But that restless, Incendiary Woodrooffe, with most unexampled Impudence, immediately after, proposed to the Company then present, that if they would go with him to Morelles (a publick house near) he would treat them with a Glass to drink their Agents health; when I asked him whom he meant, and on his telling me ‘twas my son (whom I disowned for such in my reply) I could not refrain from discovering a loss of temper, at such a vile Jacknapes daring so publickly to abett the Actions of a furious, rash Young fellow, who had been censured in Parliment for publishing false and Malicious papers, reflecting on the Honor of the Trustees.”[46] 

1743 Sep 1 - Savannah. In a letter from John Dobell [47][48] to the trustees, it was noted that there were 25 children in the Savannah School. He wrote "The Writing of Five I have enclos'd of John Son of Peter Morel aged 10 years" in addition, he named William, son of William Woodrooffe aged 10 years and "The Parents of those pay for their Schooling as they desire." [49][50][51]

1744 Jul 2 - William Stephens recorded in his journal “Having a while since committed the Charge of our German and Swiss Settlers, at Vernonburgh and Acton, to Mr. Peter Morelle who talked those Languages well, being Born a Swiss and Bred a Soldier, and looked on by us as a Man of Resolution with all Interested in the Colony by Tenure of land at Highgate in his own Right, as well as a Freehold Lot in Town in Right of his Son, I thought none so well qualified for that Service. And having not Seen those people together under Arms, since the middle of May last, when I musterd them with him, he went this Day by my appointment to visit them again, and refresh them with a little Exercise, &c. At the same time to deliver a Sufficient number of Cartridges ready made up to each of them, with strickt Orders to be ready in case of an alarm to rendezvous at a certain place, which should then be the proper to appoint. I was prevented from attending it myself; but some of our Gentlemen who went out of Curiosity (about 8 miles) made Report of what they saw, to my Satisfaction.”[52]

1744 Dec 3 - William Stephens wrote in his journal “Notice having been taken by me in these papers, of the preceding Steps made by a great number of such people as laid Claim to Cattle running in these Woods, and were very earnest in getting their property ascertained (as may be seen on the 23 Octr. and 5 of Novr.) and they having made choice among themselves of 5 Persons, who were Stiled a Committee, to reconsider and make some proposals concerning that Affair to the President and Assistants, which Choice fell upon James Habersham, William Woodrooffe, Tho. Salter, Peter Morelle' and William Ewen], and they having now prepared such proposals, the same were delivered to me by William Ewen, for me to lay before the Board at our next meeting. Till when tis needless to say more, only that they were very copious, and would need some time to digest least thro want of due Caution we should take too much upon us, and exceed the Bounds of that power, which was given us to Act by.”[53]

1745 Aug 27 - William Stephens wrote in his journal “After several Monthly Musters pass’d this Summer, for the better Disipline of the Inhabitants of the Town of Savannah and it’s Neighbourhood, I thought it would be likewise proper, to have one Muster more General, and enlarged, Comprehending the Towns of Vernonburgh, Acton, and some few other Settlements within a Limitted distance, to rendezvous at the Town of Savannah; and this day being appointed for that purpose, they met accordingly, when I had appointed Mr, Peter Morele (a Swiss by Birth, an experienced Soldier, and some years a Freeholder among us) to Exercise the Foreigners in their own Language, a Few paces separate from the British Party, who were Exercised by a proper Countryman likewise of their own. wherein several hours were spent, with very little intermission, and the most needfull kinds of firing, on different occasions, were shewn, by Platoons or otherwise, till I thought they began to be tired; and then I thought twas time to dismiss them after first Commending their Behaviour, and Readiness to appear under Arms when called on, which I gave them in charge strictly to take care and keep in good Order. The. Number of abled Bodied Men that stood in Rank at this time, was full 130, besides about a Dozen of well grown Youths, capable of the use of light Arms, and divers absent unavoidably, not reckon’d.”[54]

1748 Jan 10 - Indenture between Christian Hopkins, and Mr. Peter Morel of Savannah, Georgia, for £[unknown], 50 acres, in Village of Abercorn, Georgia, [Small drawing of the plat of the triangular-shaped property appears in the margin beside the recorded document.] lying in the Village of Abercorn in the said Colony known by Number 4, having such shape as are particularly delineated in the platt thereof hereuntil annexed–together with all the buildings and improvements thereon being and all trees, woods, etc. Memorandum: 24 July 1750, I, Christopher Hopkins, do make over all my claim to the said lands, in consideration of value to me paid by Mr. Peter Morel of Savannah. Witnesses: Elizabeth Anderson, Cha's. Watson. Signed: Christopher Hopkins. 6 February 1752, brought in by Mr. Peter Morel, victualler, of Savannah. Witnesses: Lachlan Mackintosh, Nich's. Rigby. Ordered to be recorded on 6 February 1752. [55] The deed was recorded 6 February 1752 by Peter Morel, victualler of Savannah. This land had been previously granted by Christian Dasher, cordwainer of Ebenezer, to Christopher Hopkins, planter of Ebenezer. Before 30 June 1755, John Morel was issued a fresh grant to this land on behalf of his brother Peter, Peter having inherited the land from their father Peter. [23]

See 1748 Jan 10, 1752 Feb 6.

1749 Oct 26 - Letter written from President & Assistant to Martin where slave code proposed. Pierre Morel was one of the principal inhabitants that signed the letter. Boltzius signed the code. [56][57][58]

1752–1753, 1754 - Sometime between 1752–1754, Peter Morel was granted 500 acres; grantees "being principally of settlers south of the Ogeechee river, and which constituted what was at that time known as the Midway (Medway) District. [59]

1752 Jan 8 - Peter Morel, "vintner and victualler", brought a certain instrument of writing (or conveyance) which Thomas Bailey of Savannah made oath there was agreement between James Willon and Peter Morel "vintner, in Behalf of his Son John Morel". James Willson for six pounds sterling paid by Peter Morel "in Behalf of his Son John Morel" to exchange No.2 Tryconnel Tything Derby Ward, Garden lot # 63 [No.63] East and farm lot No. 8 [No.8] for Town lot #9 [No.9] in Holland Tything Percival Ward along with Garden lot No.[blank] and Farm lot No.[blank]. Signed, Sealed and Delivered 7 October 1742. Sworn 11 October 1752. [60]

Note: Lot No.9, Holland Tything, Percival Ward, was exchanged for Lot No.2, Tryconnel Tything, Derby Ward. See 1739 Oct 16, 1742 Oct 5, 1743 Apr 16, 1752 Jan 8, Peter’s Will, and 1755 Jan 1–1755 Jun 30.

1752 Jan 25 - Peter "Morell became a member of the first general assembly in Georgia of the Acton District. [61][62] The exact location of Acton is not known. [63] Acton was located near Highgate, Hampstead and Vernonburg. [64]

1752 Feb 6 - Mr. Peter Morel, of Savannah, brought in a certain indenture made 10 January 1748 with a transfer indorsed [sic] that was between Christian Dasher and Cristopher [sic] Hopkins related to lot # 4 Village of Abercorn, 50 acres. [65]

See 1748 Jan 10, 1752 Feb 6.

1752 Jun 3 [10?] - Peter Morel was granted 500 acres by "warrant of the late President and Assistants" to the "west of Savannah bounded north by Pipemaker’s Creek west by Newington" and other sides were vacant. Before 30 June 1755, John Morel was issued a fresh grant to this land, having inherited it from his father Peter. [23]

1752 Oct 16 - Peter Morel of Savannah, Victular, executed his Last Will and Testament. [66][67]

1752 Oct 16 - Thomas Rasberry, one of the executors of Peter Morel's Will is listed as a Grantee, June 1759, Derby Ward, Jrkill Tything, City Lot 7, near Grantee John Morel, October 1766, Derby Ward, Jrkill Tything, City Lot 5.

Note: Peter Morel's signatures in the 1734 Will of Joseph DeFeron, 1737 Will of Daniel Phifer, and 1752 Will of Peter Morel appear to be very similar.

Death

Bef. 1752 Oct 27 - Peter Morel died before 27 October 1752. [66]

1752 Oct 27 - The Last Will and Testament of Peter Morel of Savannah, Victular, was proved. [66]

Aft. 1752 Oct 27 - After his death, "Mary Morel, the widow of the recently deceased Peter Morel, continued to operate the family’s tavern, a popular spot on the The Bay." [68]

Note: See Map Portfolio, page 1 / image 4, for the location of the bay. [69]

1754 Aug 26 - John Morel as the heir of "Peter Morel late of Savannah, deceased "had 500 acres on Pipemakers Creek surveyed and wanted the “plan and also the surveyors certificate there of might be entered of record in the office of register...”. The land was vacant on 3 sides and bordered on one by “Pipemakers Swamp or Creek”.

Note: See Map Portfolio, page 13 / image 16. [69]

1755 Jan 1–1755 Jun 30 - Between 1 January 1755 and 30 June 1755, all persons holding land within the Majesty's Colony of Georgia were released from all conditions of their grant from the Corporate body, and fresh grants were issued under seal of the new Colony: [23]

John Morel was granted 500 acres "to the west of Savannah bounded north by Pipemaker's Creek west by Newington and vacant land and on all other sides granted to Peter Morel deceased by the late President and Assistants June 3, 1752." The original grantee was Peter Morel.
John Morel was granted 50 acres, a "Town Lot in Tyrconnel Tything Derby Ward number 2 together with a Farm and Garden Lot had in exchange of James Wilson for a Town Lot number 9 with Garden and Farm Lot in Holland's Tything Percival Ward granted by General Oglethorpe to John Morel 1738 or 1739."
Note: Lot No.9, Holland Tything, Percival Ward, was exchanged for Lot No.2, Tryconnel Tything, Derby Ward. See 1739 Oct 16, 1742 Oct 5, 1743 Apr 16, 1752 Jan 8, Peter’s Will, and 1755 Jan 1–1755 Jun 30.
John Morel, for Peter Morel [his brother], was granted a "Lot of land in Abercorn Village number 4 purchased from Christian Dasher in 1748." The original grantee was Christian Dasher.
John Morel was granted 50 acres in "Holland Tything Percival Ward with the Garden and Farm Lots by warrant from James Oglethorpe, Esqr. October 16, 1739."

1755 Jul - Mary Morels, presumably Peter Morel's widow, petitioned for 3 pounds for wine supplied to the Indians and was approved for 2 pounds and 8 shillings. [70]

Research Notes

Place Creation

See Early Settlement of Georgia (Map).

See Map Portfolio, page 2 / image 5, for an early map of the Township of Savannah, presumably when there were only 6 wards. [69]

See Map Portfolio, page 3 / image 6, a later map of the Township of Savannah, presumably when there were 28 wards. [69] This map also lists grantees dated 1756–1769, with lot numbers for City Lot, Garden Lot, and Farm Lot granted to each person.

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