Anthony Winston (abt. 1725 - 1786)

Born about 1725 in Hanover, Virginia [uncertain]

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Died 11 Nov 1786 at about age 61 in Franklin, North Carolina, United States

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Biography

This Anthony Winston was born about 1725 in Hanover to Isaac Winston & Sarah Thomas, they moved to North Carolina with Sarah Thomas's widowed mother, Hannah ( ) Thomas & other of her sibblings.

This Isaac Winston was a son of the 1st Anthony (born about - 1675 New Kent & d in 1719 Hanover.

His will is abstracted - Stephen E. Bradley, Franklin County, North Carolina Will Book A 1785-1797 (South Boston, Virginia, Stephen E. Bradley, Jr., 1988).

Anthony Winston's birth and birthplace is not known. He may have been born about 1720. In 1771 Anthony was on the taxable list for Bute County, North Carolina; Anthony Winston and 2 sons John and Isaac, one Black; 4 total. George Winston, likely his brother, constable in Goodloe's District, is listed next. George is exempt from taxes. ^[1] Anthony Winston likely died in 1786 in Franklin County, North Carolina where his will was probated.

Research Notes

Material found on the memorial site

Anthony Winston BIRTH 1710 Virginia, USA DEATH 11 Nov 1786 (aged 75–76) Franklin County, North Carolina, USA ^[2] BURIAL Winston Cemetery Youngsville, Franklin County, North Carolina, USA Find A Grave: Memorial #208215690

Anthony Winston, son of Isaac Winston (Anthony, Anthony, William) and Sarah THOMAS was born ca. 1710-1720 in Virginia. He died 11 November 1786 in Franklin County, North Carolina. He married Mary BECK ca. 1740. She was the daughter of Moses BECK of Halifax County, North Carolina. She was born ca. 1710 and died sometime after his death in 1786.

Anthony was a Patriot of the American Revolution.

According to one source Anthony lived at one time two miles from the Tar River Bridge near Springfield Plantation in Franklin County, North Carolina. Later he seems to have lived nearer Youngsville. In 1790 Anthony Winston bought eight hundred acres of land on both sides of Brandy Creek from Joseph McGehee. In 1778 he conveyed 364 acres of land on Richland Creek to his son Isaac. According to his Will, his son Moses was to get the homeplace after the death of his wife, Mary.

His Will dated November 1786 and proved in June Court 1787 names his wife, Mary; sons John, Isaac, and Moses; daughter Sarah High and son-in-law Robert High.

• • Franklin County, Wills & Inventories, 1785-1797, Vol. A - ANTHONY WINSTON - The Last Will & Testament of Anthony Winston, dec'd. June Court 1787

• • In the Name of God amen-
  • I ANTHONY WINSTON of Franklin County and State of North Carolina being Sick & Weak but of Perfect mind & Memory thanks to Almighty God for the - do make ordain & Constitute this my last Will & Testament in manner and form following, First I lend to my loving wife MARY WINSTON the Land & Plantation whereon I now live containing four Hundred acres by Estimation with a Negro Woman - Named ATH during her Natural life and no longer-
  • Secondly, I leave my Land on Roanoak River to be Sold by my Executors and the money arising from the Sale to be divided into five Equal divisions my Son JOHN WINSTON to have one & a half Shares, the residue to my Son ISAAC WINSTON, MOSES WINSTON & my Daughter SARAH HIGH
  • Thirdly, I give to my Son MOSES WINSTON all that Tract of Land whereon I now live after the Death of my Wife with my Negro Boys ALLEN & ARCHER, my Wagon gear & four horses with Two feather Beds & furniture-
  • Fourthly, I give to Daughter SARAH HIGH one Negroe Boy Named JERSEY <?> & negro Woman ATH with all her increase after the Death of my loving wife MARY WINSTON-
  • Fifthly. I give all the Residue of my Estate both real & Personal to my Loving Wife MARY WINSTON, she to pay all my outstanding debts & receive all monies due to me for that purpose-
  • Sixthly & Lastly. I appoint my Loving MARY WINSTON my Sons JOHN WINSTON, ISAAC WINSTON, & Son in Law ROBERT HIGH my Whole & Sole Executors of this my last Will & Testament, Signed Sealed & Delvred this fourteenth day of November 1786, in Presence of us
  • ANTHONY WINSTON ("X" his mark)
  • ROBERT GOODLOE. THOMAS JACKSON

Spouse Mary Beck Winston 1710–1786 (m. 1740) No evidence presented to prove that Mary was a Beck.

Children

1. John Winston 1755–1802
2. Isaac Winston 1756–1846

Anthony was born about 1710. He passed away in 1786. He wrote his will on 14 Nov 1786 (so the death date of 11 Nov 1786 is impossible. The will was probated in Jun 1787 so he died before that date.

MICROFILM 20,066 copied SLC Friday 16 April 2010]]

Bute County, North Carolina

Deed Book 4, 1772-1775 (Warren but Bute)

Pages 302-303 Book 4

This Indenture made this 16th day of January in the year 1778 Anthony Winston to his son John Winston both of Bute Co NC for love that Anthony has for his son John Winston - gives him a certain tract of land on both sides of Brandy Creek bounded by - begin at a white oak running thence N7oW - 50 poles to a hicory thence E 206 p to a red oak thence N 36p to a white oak thence S 45oE 154 poles to a pine thence W 200 poles on Brandy Creek thence S 56 poles to a white oak then N 60oW 160 poles to a pine thence N to the first Station containing in the whole by estimation 250 acres more or less

Anthony "X" Winston

Wit: Mich Dent Jr - John Dent

Bute Co Feb Ct 1778 - Deed proved by oath of Michael Dent. Proved 6 Aug 1778

Bute County NC MICROFILM 20,067 copied SLC Friday 16 April 2010 Book 4 pages 414-415

16 Jan 1778 - Deed between Anthony Winston & his son Isaac Winston both of Bute Co., NC - Anthony Wnston for love of his son Isaac gives him one certain tract of land in Bute Co - Beginning at a pine on James Morevis? Line thence west along sd Morres & Winstons line 100 poles to a black Jack thence south 260 poles thence E 50 p thence S 60 poles to a white oak in Richard land Creek thence E 120 p to the Center of a black jack & Hickory thence N to the first station - containing in the whole 364 acres.

Anthony "X" Winston

Wit: Michael Dent, Junr, John Winston

May Ct 1778 proved by oath of Michael Dent and ordered to be registered.

The aforegoing Deed from Anthony Winston to Isaac Winston his son having been proved in Bute Inferior Court of Pleas and Quarter Session and ordered registerd the same is truly registered this forth Day of January 1780.

James Johnson, Pub. Reg.

_____________________-

Will of Anthony Winston 14 Nov 1786-Jun 1787 - Franklin Co., N. C.

Lend to Mary Winston my wife the land "where I now live, containing 400 acres by estimation & a negro woman named Ath.

My land on Roanoak River to be sold by executors and money divided into 5 equal shares: son John Winston to have one and one half shares and residue to sons Isaac Winston, Moses Winston, daughter Sarah High.

To son Moses Winston all the land where I now live - at the death of my wife with my negro boys Allen & Archer, my wagon gear, 4 horses, 2 feather beds and furniture.

To daughter Sarah High 1 negro boy Jerey, a negro woman Ath with all her increase after my wife Mary Winston's death.

The residue of my estate to wife Mary Winston.

Exors, my wife Mary & son John Winston, son Isaac Winston, & son-in-law Robert High.

Anthony Winston - signed with "his mark"

wit: Robert Goodloe & Thomas Jackson

Sources

1. ↑ Bute County, North Carolina, List of Taxables 1771, FamilySearch. [1]
2. ↑ NOTE on date of death: this may be the actual date of death, or the date probate was filed, or the date of the estate inventory, or the burial date. Needs more research.

Stephen E. Bradley, Franklin County, North Carolina Will Book A 1785-1797 (South Boston, Virginia, Stephen E. Bradley, Jr., 1988).

Minutes of June Court 1787 - Franklin county, North Carolina The last will and testament of Anthony Winston decd. was Prov'd by the oath of Robert Goodloe a Subscribing Witness thereof, Robt. High Qualified Ea.&He[?] M.O.R. Extract of "Franklin Co. Court Minutes, 1785-1805" Film/Roll 744/C.039.30001 NC State Archives transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 21 May 2001

• Source: S37 Author: Yates Publishing Title: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 Publication: Name: The Generations Network, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2004; Repository: #R1
• Will of Anthony Winston-1786

http://www.ncgenweb.us/franklin/wills/winston-ant-1786wl.htm See the Changes page for the details of edits by Season and others.
Bute County, North Carolina Court Records, Bute County NC - MICROFILM 20,066 copied SLC Friday 16 April 2010.

Stephen E. Bradley, Franklin County, North Carolina Will Book A 1785-1797 (South Boston, Virginia, Stephen E. Bradley, Jr., 1988), pg 3.

• from a family pedigree chart