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1763, Brunswick Co., VA, deed to Thomas Bilberry for 130 acres
homas Bilberry--Va., N.C.--1762-1790
Author: Richard Bilbrey
Date: 24 Jun 1999 10:32 AM
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THOMAS BILBERRY
The first record I have found of Thomas Bilberry was in the Brunswick Co. Va. Court Order books in 1762. He was the plantiff against Nancy or Anne Blanks. The case was continued twice in 1762, and the third time she never appeared in court in 1763, there was an attachment awarded against her estate. The next record I have is him purchasing 160 acres, more or less ,in the Parish of St. Andrews, in the County of Brunswick, Virginia, from William Woodley on March 27, 1763, for the sum of 25 pounds. Next is 16 February, 1769, when Thomas Bilberry, Planter of the County of Brunswick Co. Virginia, sold 150 acres, more or less, to Hannah Hill for the sum of forty pounds.
Now is this the same Thomas Bilberry that is the Father of Isham, Lawrence, and Johnnie? He sold his propery in 1769 and there's no other record of him in Brunswick Co. Va. James Bilberry sold the last of his property in Brunswick Co. Va., also in 1769. James moved in with Nathaniel Bilberry in Edgecombe Co. N. C. The next record of Thomas is in Chatham Co. N.C. There has been on many Web Sites the information that Isham was born in W. Orange, N. C. (WHERE IS W. ORANGE,N.C.?) I can find no record of Thomas being in Orange Co. N.C
Below is the earliest record, I found of Thomas Bilberry in North Carolina. He was in the Chatham County Militia in 1772. But, there's something people don't realize. It was a Loyal British Militia. There's nothing wrong with that. We weren't at War. Later, he joined the revolutionary Army. There are, also, on many Web Sites the information that Thomas was at the Battle of Kings Mountain, and, also, at the Battle of Almance. The next time you're told that, ask for proof. I'll gladly pay anyone that can furnish a document with Thomas's name at either place.
CHATHAM COUNTY MILITIA 1772 CAPT. ISAIAH HOGAN'S COMPANY
THOMAS BILBERRY
ESTATE RECORDS OF EDGECOMBE CO. N.C. 1730-1820
BILBORY (BILBROW), MARGARET, inventory taken by John Batts, exr., March 19, 1787, April Ct. 1787. Account of sale by the exr. held the same day. Sarah Bilbory was a buyer. Mentioned cash in the hands of Thos. Bilbory, decd, Jan. Ct. 1788. Account current with the exr., Aug. Ct. 1788.
Do you see after his name, it says decd? I thought that was a misprint, but every record I found said the same thing. He was alive during the April Ct.,1787, but deceased when the Jan. Ct., 1788 convened. I have a copy of the original estate sale held by John Batts, executor.
I, also, have a copy of the deed, where Thomas Bilbory bought a certain tract or parcel of land from James Scurlock on 28 July 1788 in Chatham Co. N. C. for the sum of 50 pounds. Ask yourself this, where was he from 1769 till 1788. There's no record of him going to Edgecombe Co. with James. Which son was living in Chatham Co. that he could have moved in with? I don't believe Thomas, senior, ever bought any property. The book by Charles Eldridge is not the Bible of Genealogy. If you want facts, YOU have to uncover them. Sitting at a computer, copying information from web sites, does not make you a researcher. There's so much erroneous information being passed around, that you can just about find anything you want.
FIRST CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES HILLSBOROUGH DISTRICT CHATHAM COUNTY, N.C.
BILBARY, THO'--1 free white male of 16 years and up, including head of household 1 free white male under 16 2 free white females, including head of household
I believe this is the son of Thomas, and any records after 1788 are the records of this man.
FIRST CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES, 1790
HILLSBOROUGH DISTRICT CHATHAM COUNTY, N.C.
BILBURY, LAURANCE-- 1 free white male 16 and up, including head of household 2 free white females, including head of household
First Federal Census, 1790 Chatham County, N.C.
Isham Bilbary,is listed as having 1 male 16 years or older, including head of family, and 2 free white females, including head of family STATE RECORDS FIRST FEDERAL CENSUS, 1790 CHATHAM COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA JOHN BILBARY- 1 free white male of 16 years and up, including head of household 1 free white male under 16 4 free white females, including head of household
CHATHAM COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 1800 JOHN BELBRAY- 4 free white males under 10 years of age 1 free white male over 16 and under 45 1 free white female over 10 and under 16 1 free white female over 26 and under 45
Notice that during the 10 years, John married off 3 daughters and had 3 sons?
CHATHAM CO. ESTATE RECORDS 1782-1799 VOL.2
Pg. 52b Vol. 2--Contract to build mill--Thomas Bilberry and Chas. Goldston, 17 Nov. 1792.
CHATHAM COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA COURT MINUTES VOL. 3 MAY 1790--AUG.1792
Pg. 112- August 1791- The following jurors summoned to Lay of a New Road from Pattersons foard on Haw River to the Town of Pittsb'o, to wit, Joseph Stewart, John Petty, Richard Riddle, James Brumblow, Richard Straughan J'r, Richard Straughan Sen'r, Hosea Straughan, Steph Straughan, Robert Sellars, James Bullard, Wm. Riddle, James Patterson, Isham Bilberry, Tho's Bilberry, Spencer Stewart, Henry Bishop, Rich'd Bishop, Benj'n Charles Goldston.
These are the only N.C. records of Thomas I could find. I've searched Libraries and Courthouses all over N.C. and Va. I've never been able to locate a Land Grant or Deed for Thomas in N.C., except for the one in 1788.
Would you like to hear my theories on John and Isham? I'm not bashful, just ask.
Richard Bilbrey
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Spouse: Sally Or Patsey SMITH. Thomas BILBREY and Sally Or Patsey SMITH were married in 1764 in W.Orange, N.Carolina. Children were: Isham BILBREY, Johnnie BILBERY, Lawrence BILBREY.
Thomas BILBREY17 was born in 1796 in NC.
1850 Overton County TN Census
15 494 495 Billbrey Thomas 55 M Farmer 600 NC
16 494 495 Billbrey Hannah 58 F NC
17 494 495 Billbrey Cinty 18 F Tenn
18 494 495 Billbrey Isom 14 M Tenn X
Parents: Isham BILBREY and Ruth SELLERS.
Spouse: Hannah COPELAND.
Living. Parents: Joseph Morgan Carroll BILBREY and Lenora B. QUALLS.
Spouse: Living.
Wiley Langford BILBREY17 was born in 1838 in Overton County, Tennessee. He died in 1874 in Jackson, Tennessee. Parents: Living and Clara "Clarcy" BILBERY.
Spouse: Celia. Wiley Langford BILBREY and Celia were married about 1859.
William BILBREY1,2 was born on Nov 3, 1790 in Chatham Co., NC. He was buried in Mar 1868 in Polk-Bilbrey Cemetery, Overton Co., Tennessee. He died on Mar 16, 1868 in Overton County, Tennessee. BIRTH-DEATH: P. Bilbrey Cemetery records, Overton County, Tennessee
1850 Overton County TN Census
14 517 518 Billbrey William 60 M Farmer 500 NC
15 517 518 Billbrey Sarah 45 F Tenn. X
16 517 518 Billbrey Francis 22 M Farmer Tenn. X
17 517 518 Billbrey Celina 16 F Tenn. X
18 517 518 Billbrey Cela 14 F Tenn. X
19 517 518 Billbrey Martin 9 M Tenn. X
20 517 518 Billbrey Felix 7 M Tenn. X
21 517 518 Billbrey Alvan 5 M Tenn.
Spouse: Sarah Ann WEST. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Alexander P. BILBREY, Francis Marion BILBREY, Emily C. BILBREY, Living, Selina F. BILBREY, Celia D. BILBREY, Martin Van Buren BILBREY, Felix Grundy BILBREY, Alvin Cullom BILBREY.
William BILBREY17 was born on Sep 27, 1794 in NC. He died on Aug 8, 1876 in Overton County, Tennessee. He was buried in Roaring River Cm, Overton, Tennessee. Parents: Isham BILBREY and Ruth SELLERS.
Spouse: Patsy TOWNSEND. Children were: John BILBREY, Isham Hansford BILBREY.
William Caleb BILBREY2 was born on Nov 3, 1865 in Overton County, Tennessee. He died on Apr 18, 1942. !BIRTH-DEATH: History of Overton County, Tennessee.
Parents: Martin Van Buren BILBREY and Paulina Jane COOPER.
Spouse: Cora ROBERTS. Children were: Grace BILBREY, Sadie BILBREY, Living, Horace Martin BILBREY.
Spouse: Electa MAXFIELD. Children were: Kathleen BILBREY, Etheleen BILBREY, Living, William Caleb BILBREY, Living, Living.
William Caleb BILBREY2 was born on Aug 5, 1917 in Tennessee. He died on Apr 7, 1987. !BIRTH-DEATH: History of Overton County, Tennessee.
Parents: William Caleb BILBREY and Electa MAXFIELD.
Spouse: Living. Children were: Living.
Spouse: Living.
William Isaac BILBREY17 was born about 1871 in TX. Parents: Livingston S. BILBREY and Martha E..
William Mark BILBREY1 was born on Oct 10, 1868. He died on Oct 7, 1928.
Spouse: Martelia E. BILBREY. William Mark BILBREY and Martelia E. BILBREY were married on Dec 10, 1890 in Tennessee.
William Preston BILBREY17 was born on Mar 28, 1829 in Overton County, Tennessee. He died on Oct 15, 1903 in Overton County, Tennessee. Parents: Living and Clara "Clarcy" BILBERY.
Spouse: Frances Melissa HARRIS. William Preston BILBREY and Frances Melissa HARRIS were married about 1850 in Overton County, Tennessee.
Willis BILBREY1 was born in 1904 in Tennessee. He died in 1985 in Michigan. Parents: Joseph Morgan Carroll BILBREY and Lenora B. QUALLS.
Winnie Jackson BILBREY17 was born on Dec 5, 1864 in in Tennessee. Parents: James R. BILBREY and Elizabeth FRANCE.
Spouse: Alvin Roswell HANCOCK. Alvin Roswell HANCOCK and Winnie Jackson BILBREY were married about 1895 in Of Tennessee. Children were: Living.
Young BILBREY17 was born on May 21, 1801 in Chatham, NC. He died on Jun 13, 1873 in Mclean, NC. went to Ill. with Mcclean Co. 1827. Parents: Isham BILBREY and Ruth SELLERS.
Spouse: Amanda PATRICK. Young BILBREY and Amanda PATRICK were married on Aug 12, 1828 in NC.
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Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living.
Living. Parents: Living and Living.
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Spouse: Living.
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Spouse: Frances Jane BOURNE.
Living was born in 1923.
Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living, Living, Living, Living.
Living.
Spouse: Living. Children were: Living.
Living was born in 1960 in Covington, Kenton Co, KY. Parents: Living and Living.
Spouse: Living. A living couple were married in 1983 in Cook Co, IL. Children were: Living, Living, Living.
Spouse: Living. A living couple were married in 1986 in Palatine, Cook Co, IL. Children were: Living, Living.
Living was born in 1982 in Myrtle Beach, SC. Parents: Living and Living.
Living was born in 1956 in Covington, Kenton Co, KY. Parents: Living and Living.
Spouse: Living. A living couple were married in 1975 in Mt Reprose, Clermont Co, OH. Children were: Living, Living, Living.
Living was born in 1998. Parents: Living and Living.
Living was born in 1975 in Denver, CO. Parents: Living and Living.
Spouse: Living. A living couple were married in 1995 in Covington, Kenton Co, KY. Children were: Living.
Living was born in 1966 in Mariemont, Hamilton Co, OH. Parents: Living and Living.
Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living, Living.
Spouse: Living. A living couple were married in 1993 in Pontiac, Livingston Co, IL.
Living was born in 1989 in Elmhurst, Du Page Co, Il. Parents: Living and Living.
Living was born in 1969 in Mariemont, Hamilton Co, OH. Parents: Living and Living.
Spouse: Living. A living couple were married in 1989 in Palatine, Cook Co, IL. Children were: Living, Living.
Living was born in 1994 in Normal, McLean Co, IL. Parents: Living and Living.
Living was born in 1979 in Lakenheath, England. Parents: Living and Living.
Children were: Living.
Living was born in 1964 in Mariemont, Hamilton Co, OH. Parents: Living and Living.
Spouse: Living. A living couple were married in 1989 in Palatine, Cook Co, IL. Children were: Living, Living.
Living was born in 1930 in Crescent Springs, Kenton Co, KY.
Spouse: Living. A living couple were married in 1954 in Crescent Springs, Kenton Co, KY. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living, Living.
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Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living.
Mae BIRCH was born in 1899. She died in 1923.
Spouse: Ernest HATTON.
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Spouse: Living.
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Spouse: Verna Rebecca ZIMMERMAN. Robert Caleb BIRCHELL and Verna Rebecca ZIMMERMAN were married on Mar 3, 1907.16
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Spouse: Living. Children were: Living.
Living was born.22 She was christened.22 Parents: Living and Alma Lee STEWART.
Living was born.22 He was christened.22 Parents: Living and Alma Lee STEWART.
Spouse: Living. A living couple were married.22 They were engaged.22 Children were: Living, Living, Living.
Living was born.22 She was christened.22 Parents: Living and Living.
Living was born.22 She was christened.22 Parents: Living and Living.
Living was born.22 He was christened.22
Spouse: Alma Lee STEWART. John William BIRDWELL and Alma Lee STEWART were married Private.22 They were engaged Private.22 Children were: Living, Living, Living.
Living was born.22 She was christened.22 Parents: Living and Alma Lee STEWART.
Living was born.22 He was christened.22 Parents: Living and Living.
W. S. BIRGE was born WFT Est. 1826-1863.69 He died WFT Est. 1852-1941.69
Spouse: Mary Melissa MAYFIELD. W. S. BIRGE and Mary Melissa MAYFIELD were married WFT Est. 1852-1898.69
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