Brunswick County Virginia

John Evans, Senr. of the county of Charles City and Parish of Bristol of the one part and Robert Hix and Winnifred his wife, son and daughter in law to ye aforesaid John Evans in the county and Parish aforesd. of the other part. . . John Evans Senr. for & in consideration of the love and affection he beareth to his son and daughter in law Robert and Winnifred . . . give to Robert Hicks and Winnifred his wife. . . 560 acres of land in same county, formerly taken up by the said Evans containing 90 acres Evans old line, Major Genll. Woods land (now belonging to Jones). Signed by John (JE) Evans and witnessed by Hen. Randolph, James Corke. Court for April 2, 1690, Mary wife of John Evans relinquished her right of dower in the said lands conveyed. Witnesses were Wm. Vaughan, Senr., James Adams, and James Corke.

Deeds & Wills (1689-1690), page ____, Charles City County, Virginia

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Indenture made the 15th day of April, 1726, between Robert Hix of Surry County and Arthur Kavenaugh, for 40 pounds, conveying 200 acres in Lawnes Creek Parish on North side of Meherrin River and being same land granted by patent bearing date of October 1, 1716. Witnesses were Thos. Eldridge and James Washington. Presented in Court on April 20, 1726.

Wills and Deeds Book 1715-1730, page 633, Surry County, Virginia

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Indenture between Robert Hix and George Hix, for natural Love and Affection unto my son, George Hix, 500 acres on North side of Maherrin River in Southwark Parish, and being a part of a 2,000 acre tract granted to the said Robert Hix, by Letters of Patent dated August 10, 1720, and adjoining the lands of Robert Hicks, Daniel Hicks and James Wyches. Presented in Court on March 17, 1730.

Deeds, etc. Book 1730-1738, page 84, Surry County, Virginia

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Indenture made the 1st day of April, 1735, between Robert Hicks of Brunswick County on the one part and Thomas Jacobs and Tabetha Jacobs, his wife, daughter to the said Robert Hicks of the other part, for 10 pounds, conveying one certain tract or pearsall (sic) of land containing one hundred acres lying in Brunswick County on the North side of Meherin River, to Thomas Jacobs and Tabetha Jacobs, his wife, for and during their natural life and hafter or their decease unto Thomas Jacobs and John Jacobs, sons to the said Thomas Jacobs and Tabetha, his wife. Signed by Robert Hicks and Frances Hicks. Witnessed by John Irby and Jane Roberts. Presented to Court on the 3rd day of April, 1735.

Deeds and Wills Book 1, page 167, Brunswick County, Virginia

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Charles Hicks of Brunswick County to Timothy Thorp of Isle of Wight County, for 5 shillings, 650 acres on north side Meherrin River, Surry County, adjoining John Peterson, Wm. Battle, and Rives; and is part of a grant to Robert Hicks in 1737. April 13, 1740

Deeds, etc. 1738-1754, page 305, Surry County, Virginia.

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Indenture made the 5th day of June, 1744, between James Hicks of Brunswick County, and George Hicks of Brunswick County, Gent., for 150 pounds, conveying 810 acres on North side of Maherrin River, being the plantation whereon Capt. Robert Hicks formerly lived and part of the 1,010 acre of land devised by the Last Will and Testament of Robert Hicks to the said James Hicks. Witnesses were Benjamin Chapman Donaldson, John Wall, Jr., and Henry Beddingfield.  Acknowledged in Court on June 7, 1744, at which time, Martha Hicks, wife of the said James Hicks, appeared and relinquished her dower.

Deed Book 2, page 474, Brunswick County, Virginia

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Indenture made the 1st day of June, 1744, between James Hick and Benjamin Seawell, for 16 pounds, conveying 200 acres on North side of the Great Branch at James Wyches path. Witnesses were John Wall, Jr., George Hicks, and Henry Beddingfield. Acknowledged in Court on June 7, 1744, at which time Martha Hicks, wife of the said James Hicks, appeared and relinquished her dower.

Deed Book 2, page 476, Brunswick County, Virginia

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Indenture made the 25th day of January, 1745, between Thomas Hicks of North Carolina, and Nathaniel Edwards of Brunswick County, Virginia, for 40 pounds, conveying 250 acres on North side of Maherrin River and is the lower part of a tract of land containing 500 acres whereon Daniel Hicks, late of Brunswick County, at the time of his death did dwell and by his Last Will and Testament dated December 17, 1734, the said Daniel Hicks devised the land to Thomas Hicks. Witnesses were John Walls, Jr., George Hicks, James Hicks, Jr., John Irby, Jr., Henry Beddingfield and Francis Price. Acknowledged in Court on February 6, 1745.

Deed Book 3, page 141, Brunswick County, Virginia

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Indenture made the 4th day of January, 1745, between Thomas Hicks, nephew and heir at law of Charles Hix, late of Brunswick County, deceased, and James Hix and John Davis, Jr., for 10 pounds, conveying 261 acres on South side of Hall's Branch, granted to John Bishop by Letters of Patent bearing date March 15, 1741, and conveyed to the said Charles Hix, who died without issue and intestate. Witnesses were Walter Campbell, Robert Campbell, John Burch and Moses Dunkley. Acknowledged in Court on February 6, 1745.

Deed Book 3, page 146, Brunswick County, Virginia

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Indenture made the 19th day of October, 1745, between Daniel Hicks, son and devisee of John Hicks, late of the County of Surry, dec'd. and Francis Stainback, for 15 pounds, conveying his one half interest in 400 acres tract on Steven's Branch and devised by the Last Will and Testament of the said John Hicks, to his two sons, John Hicks and Daniel Hicks, equally. Witnesses were Sterling Clack, Wm. Parker and James Carter. Acknowledged in Court on February 6, 1745.

Deed Book 3, page 121, Brunswick County, Virginia

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Indenture made the 24th day of February, 1756, between Benjamin Hicks and Nathaniel Edwards, Esq. for 23 pounds, 8 shillings and 9 pence, conveying 150 acres on Fork of River's Swamp, being all the land devised by the Last Will and Testament of Robert Hicks, dated March 6, 1738 to the said Benjamin Hicks. Witnesses were Miles Cary, J. Edmunds, W. Edward, and Nathaniel Edwards, Jr. Presented in Court on February 24, 1756.

Deed Book 6, page 34, Brunswick County, Virginia

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Indenture made the 22nd day of June, 1756, between John Hicks and Robert Rivers of Dinwiddie County, for 42 pounds, 10 shillings conveying by estimation 200 acres on both sides of Stevens Branch on North side of Maherrin River, and is part of the Patent granted to John Hicks of Surry County for 400 acres on the 28th day of September, 1728, and devised to his son, John Hicks, in the Last Will and Testament of John Hicks. Witnesses were William Vaughan, Thomas Vines, and Peter Smith. Presented in Court on June 22, 1756.

Deed Book 6, page 60, Brunswick County, Virginia

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Indenture made the 1st day of June, 1758, between James Bass of Northampton County, North Carolina, Planter, and Mary Bass, his wife, and James Hicks, son of George Hicks, of Brunswick County, Planter, for 70 pounds, conveying 415 acres on South side of Meherrin River adjoining lands of John Dugar, Winfield, Coles, and Peterson, which land was granted to James Bass by Patent dated December 15, 1749. Witnesses were William Thompson, Thos. Bass, George Malone, and Etheldred Jelks (his mark). Signed by James Bass (his mark) and Mary Bass (her mark). Indenture and Receipt were proved in Court on July 25, 1758, by the oaths of Wm. Thompson and Etheldred Jelks.

Deed Book 6, page 294, Brunswick County, Virginia

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Indenture made the 22nd day of June, 1761, between John Stevens, Junior, and Robert Hicks, for 5 shillings, conveying 200 acres on Hicks's Creek, beginning at John Stevens upper corner Hickory, along Benjamin Seewell's line. . . on James Hicks's line thence along the said Hicks's line to the beginning, and being part of the tract whereon John Stevens now lives. Witnesses were Allan Love, Rease Brewer, and Thomas Gunn. Indenture was acknowledged in Court on July 27, 1761, by John Stevens and Rebecca, his wife, appeared and relinquished her right of dower.

Deed Book 6, page 720, Brunswick County, Virginia

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Indenture made the 28th day of May, 1764, between Robert Hicks and Mary, his wife, parties of the first part, and James Parham, for 100 pounds, conveying 50 acres on Miry Branch, White Oak on Parhams Branch. Signed by Robert Hicks and Mary Hicks (her mark). Witnesses were Lewis Lanier, Zachariah Sims, and Lewis Parham.

Deed Book 7, page 464, Brunswick County, Virginia

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Indenture made the 11th day of June, 1764, between Robert Hicks and Stephen Hicks, son of the said Robert, for love and affection, conveying 263 acres, after the death of the said Robert Hicks and Mary, his wife, and being the tract of land where Robert Hicks now lives on Reedy Creek, Meherrin Branch, Mire Branch, to mouth of Parhams Branch. Witnesses were John Clack, Littleberry Stainback, and William Hall or Wall. Indenture acknowledged in Court in June, 1764, by Robert Hicks.

Deed Book 7, page 479, Brunswick County, Virginia

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Indenture dated October 29, 1766, from James Hicks Planter of Brunswick County, Virginia, and George Hicks, Planter of Craven County, South Carolina, for £100 current money of South Carolina, conveys 200 acres in Craven County, all sides on vacant land, generally known by the name of the Sand Hill plantation, originally granted January 16, 1761 to George Hicks, Esq. The above sd. 200 acres of land doth revert unto his eldest son the above said James Hicks planter being his heir at law. Witnesses: Isaac Collier, Jr., Charles Irbe, Chas. Hicks. Proved Craven County, SA 27 December 1776, recorded 8 June 1773.

Deed Book 4, page 286, Charleston, Craven County, South Carolina.

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Indenture dated 25 of March 1771 Betw. Benjamin Seawell Senr. and Lucy his wife of the Parish of Saint Andrews in the County of Brunswick and Robert Hicks of Meherin Parish in the County aforesaid, for two hundred pounds, sell to Robert Hicks, two hundred acres of land, situate in Meherin Parish in the County of Brunswick aforesaid on both sides of the little Creek adjoining the lines of Benjamin Hicks, being part of nine hundred and thirty acres granted unto the said Benjamin Seawell by Letters Patent bearing date under the Seal of the Colony the twelfth day of May one thousand seven hundred and fifty nine and bounded as followeth, to wit, Beginning at a Hickory thence South sixty four degrees west one hundred and thirty four poles to a Sasafras on the little Creek thence up the said Creek as it meanders eight poles to a white oak thence South sixty six degrees west one hundred and seventy poles to a Stooping Hickory thence South five degrees east forty four poles to a Hickory, thence South eight six degrees West fiftenn poles to Benjamin Hicks's corner Hickory on the edge of the low grounds of great Creek thence along Benjamin Hicks's line and along the edge of the low Grounds South forty degrees east sixteen poles to a white Oak thence South eighteen degrees east ten poles to a red oak Sapplin thence South forty five degrees east twenty two poles to a white oak on a branch thence up the said branch as it meanders and up a small north fork to seveal small possimmon Trees at the head of the same thence North sixty two degrees east fifty eight poles to a small Hickory at the Fort Road, thence North thirty seven and an half degrees east twenty one poles to a Shrub white oak on the little Creek aforesaid, thence South seventy one degrees east two hundred poles to a shurb white oak thence Noth four degrees west fifty six poles to a black Jack, thence North thirty six degrees west one hundred and forty eight poles to the beginning. Signed Benjamin Seawell and Lucy Seawell. Witnesses: Thomas Stith, Thomas Carnfurd, and Samuel Harwell.

Court 25 March 1771, Indenture acknowledged by Benjamin Seawell and Lucy his wife, and she having been first privily examined as the law directs and ordered to be recorded.

Deed Book 10, page 116, Brunswick County, Virginia.

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Indenture made 25 March 1771 betw. Benjamin Seawell Senr. and Lucy his wife of the Parish of Saint Andrew in the County of Brunswick of the one part and Benjamin Hicks of Meherin Parish in the County aforesaid of the other part, for two hundred and fifty pounds, sell to Benjamin Hicks, all that tract or parcel of land situate in Meherin parish in the said county of Brunswick on both sides of the great Creek and the little Creek and within the bounds following, to wit, Beginning at a corner several Trees chop'd inwards thence South ninteen (sic) degrees east forty poles to a small red Oak, thence new line North sixty five degrees east three hundred and ninty poles to a red oak on the old line thence on the old line North four degrees west sixty poles to Robert Hicks's corner shrub white Oak, thence along his line North seven one degrees west two hundred poles to a Shrub white Oak on little Creek, thence thirty seven and an half degrees west twenty one poles to a small Hickory on the Fort Road, thence South sixty two degrees west fifty eight poles to several small possimmons Trees in the head of a small North fork of a branch, thence down the said fork and branch as it meanders to a white Oak on the edge of the low grounds of great Creek, thence along the edge of the low grounds North forty five degres west twenty two poles to a red oak Saplin, thence North eighteen degrees west ten poles to a white oak thence North forty degrees west sixteen poles to the said Robert Hicks's corner Hickory onthe old line, thence on the old line and crossing the great Creek South eighty six degrees west twenty nine poles to an Ash, thence South five degrees East fifty poles to a white Oak, thence South forty degrees east sixty eight poles to a corner chop'd inwards on the old Indian line, thence South five degrees east one hundred and fifty two poles to the beginning And being part of nine hundred and thirty two Acres of land granted unto the said Benjain Seawell by letters patent bearing date under the Seal of the Colony the twelfth day of May one thousand seven hundred and fifty nine be the same three hundred acres (more or less). Signed Benjamin Seawell and Lucy Seawell. Wit: Thomas Stith, Thomas Cranfurd, and Samuel Harwell.

Court 25 March 1771, Indenture acknowledged by Benjamin Seawell and Lucy his wife.

Deed Book 10, page 118, Brunswick County, Virginia

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Indenture made this the 22 day of June 1771 Betw. Robert Hicks of the Parish of Meherrin and County of Brunswick and Benjamin Reves of Meherrin Parrish and county of Brunswick, for one hundred and fifty pounds, sells to Benjamin Reves, all that Tract or parcel of Land Containing one hundred and Ten acres, Situate lying and Being in Meherrin Parish and County of Brunswick on the south side of Meherrin River and Bounded as Followeth (to wit) Beginning at Small Burch on the south side of Meherrin River a Corner Tree of Thomas Turner Land Thence along the said Turner Line South two Degrees East to a small Elm on William Turners line thence along the said Turners Line South Eight Degrees East to a Hickory on the River aforesaid thence up the river as it Meanders to the Beginning. Signed Robert Hicks. Witnesses: James Wall, Benjamin Chapman, George Wych, David Hines.

Court 23 June 1771, Indenture partly proved by the Oaths of David Hines and George Wyche two of the witnesses thereto and at a Court held for the said County 22 July Next Following the same was fully proved by the oaths of James Wall Gent.

Deed Book 10, page 178, Brunswick County, Virginia

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Indenture made 24 November 1771 betw. James Hicks Jr. and Judith his wife of the County of Brunswick and Charles Hicks son of the said James Hicks and Judith of the county aforesaid, for true love that we do bare unto said Charles and for Five pounds, sell to Charles Hicks, part of that Tract of Land Containing Estimation six hundred and fifty acres, lying and being in County of Brunswick and Bounded as follows Beginning at a hicory on Avent's Creek Thence North twenty six Degrees West sixty eight poles to a red oak thence South seventy Eight Degrees west two hundred and fourteen poles to a beach thence South Fifteen Degrees West fifty poles to a Red oak thence South seventy two Degrees West forty six Pole to a red oak on the Indian Branch thence up the meanders of the said branch to Winfield's Corner White Oak on the same thence along his line South twenty five Degrees East forty pole to a red Oak thence North Seventy three degrees East fifty six poles to Duggars Corner White Oak thence along his line South Eighty two Degrees East two hundred poles to his corner on Buck lick Creek thence Down the said Creek to where it emptye into avents creek thence Down the said Creek to hulings line and thence along Hulings line to the Beginning three hundred and fifty acres of the said Land was granted unto John Honicut by Patent bearing Date the tenth Day of April one thousand seven hundred and fifty one and the other two hundred and fifty acres being part of a Trct of Land granted unto William Thompson by patent bearing date the Fifth Day of February one thousand hundred (sic) and fifty three. Signed James Hicks. No Witnesses.

Court 25 November 1771, Indenture acknowledged by James Hicks.

Deed Book 10, page 281, Brunswick County, Virginia

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Indenture made this 26th day of December 1771 betw. John Hicks and Mary his wife of the one part of the County of Cumberland and John Edmundson of the County of Dinwiddie of the other part, for fifty pounds, sell to John Edmundson, one Tract or Parcel of Land Situtate lying and being in the County of Brunswick and Containing one hundred and Eighty Five and bounded by the lines Following Beginning on Benjamin Jones's line thence along his line to Joseph Elders line thence along Elders line to Jesse Jonese's line thence along Jessee Jones line to John Lamberts line thence along Lamberts line to Joel Biggs's Line or the line of that Land whereon Joel Biggs's now lives thence along that line to the Beginning. Signed John Hicks. Witnesses: John Booth, Robt. Winne, Joshua Hightower, Nathaniel McKinny, William Jones.

Dec. 20 1771, Received of John Edmundson Fifty pounds it being the within Consideration money for the within Bargained and sold Land. Signed John Hicks. Witnesses: John Booth, Robt. Winne, Joshua Hightower.

Court 24 February 1772, This Indenture and receipt were proved by the oaths of John Booth Nathaniel McKinney & Wm. Jones.

Deed Book 10, page 312, Brunswick County, Virginia

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Indenture made twenty third day of March 1772, betw. Lewis Hicks of Meherrin Parish in the County of Brunswick and Benjamin Hicks of the Parrish and County, for one Hundred pounds, sell to Benjamin Hicks, one hundred and forty two acres of land, situate in the Parrish and County aforesaid on the West side of Great Creek being part of Nine hundred acres Formerly Surveyed for James Hicks Father of the above menioned Benjamin and Lewis which said Tract or parcel of Land Containing one hundred and forty two acres is Bounded as followeth (to wit) Beginning at an ash where the old line crosses Great Creek thence along the said line West eight six Poles to a Corner red oak and Hicory thence North along the said line two hundred and thirty Poles to a Small Ash on Steep Branch thence Down the said Branch as it Meanders to the Great Creek aforesaid thence up the sd. Creek as it meanders to the Beginning. Signed Lewis Hicks. Witnesses: James Crutchfield, Burwell Robinson, Ishamel Dunn.

Court 23 March 1772, Indenture acknowledged by Lewis Hicks.

Deed Book 10, page 361, Brunswick County, Virginia

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Indenture 23 March 1772, betw. Benja. Hicks and his wife Martha of the Parish of Meherrin in the County of Brunswick and Lewis Hicks and same, for Two hundred and Seventy five Curren t money of Virginia, sell to Lewis Hicks, All that Tract or parcel of Land Situtate in Meherrin Parish in the said County of Brunswick on Both sides of the Great Creek and the Little Creek and with the Bounds Following, to wit, Beginning at a Corenr Several Trees Chopt Inwards thence South Nineteen Degrees East forty Poles to a Red Oak thence new line North Sixty two and an half Degrees East three Hundred and Ninty Poles to a red oak on the old line thence on the old line North four degrees West sixxty poles to Robt. Hicks Corner Shrub White Oak thence along his line North Seventy one Degrees west two hundred poles to a Shrub white oak on the little Creek thence South thirty Seven and a half Degrees West twenty one Poles to a Small Hicory on the fort Road thence South Sixty two Degrees west Fifty eight Poles to Several Possimmons trees in the Head of a Small North fork of a Branch thence Down the said Fork and branch as it Meanders to a white oak on the Edge of the Low grounds of the Great Creek thence along the edge of the low grounds South to a Populer thence North line a cross the said Creek west to a spanish oak on the old Line thence South on the old line to a Corner Choped Inwards on the old Indian line thence South five Degrees East one hundred and fifty Two poles to the Beginning and being part of a tract of Land Containing Nine Hundred and thirty Two acres granted unto Mr. Benjamin Seawell by Letter patent Bearing Date ___ Seal of the Seal of the Collony the Twelfth day of May one one thousand seven hundred anf fifty nine be the same Two hundred and Seventy acres, more or less. Signed Benjamin Hicks and Martha Hicks (bhm) Witnesses: Burwell Robinson, Ishamel Dunn, and James Crutchfield.

Court 23 March 1772, Indenture acknowedged by Benjamin Hicks and Martha his wife.

Deed Book 10, page 362, Brunswick County, Virginia

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Indenture made 25 November 1772, betw. James Hicks Junr. and Frances his wife of the Parish of Meherrin in the County of Brusnwick and Thomas Claiborne of the County of Dinwiddie of theother part, for Five hundred and Thirty pounds, sell to Thomas Claiborne, all that Tract or parcel of Land situate in Maherrin Parish in the said County of Brunswick on both sides of the Great Creek and within the Bounds following, to wit, Beginning at Lewis Hicks's corner small ash on the steep branch and thence form A to B North 254 poes to two white oakes form B to C East 320 poles to a Gum on the Indian line form C to D south 299 poles to Robert Hicks's Corner's Oak on the said Line from D to E, on his Line south 87 West 52 poles to his corner ash on the Great Creek at the fork from E to F up the said Creek to the mouth of the said branch from F to A up the steep branch to the Beginning and being part of a Tract of Land Containing Nine hundred & Sixty acres Granted John Hicks by Letters patent bearing date under the seal of the Colony the Twenty eight day of September one thousand seven hundred and Twenty Eight Be the same Six hundred and Thirty Eight acres, more or less. Signed James Hicks Junr. and Frances Hicks. Witnesses: Josiah Smith, Robert Hicks, Nathaniel Roberson, Wm. Lindsey.

Court 26 April 1773, Indenture proved by the oaths of Robert Hicks and Nathaniel Roberson two of the witnesses and Court 24 of May following Indenture was further proved by the oath of Josiah Smith and OTBR.

Deed Book 11, page 83, Brunswick County, Virginia

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Indenture 22 December 1772 Betw. James Hicks & Judith Hicks his wife of Brunswick and Hansford Row of the other part, for one hundred & twenty pounds, sell to Hansford Row, all that Tract or parcel of Land containing Two hundred & forty acres Lying & being in the County of Brunswick & bounded as Followeth (to wit) Beginning at Metcalf corner on the Little Creek thence by his Line south five Degrees East one hundred & forty two poles to his Corner pine thence East Thirty six poles to Penningtons Corner small white Oak thence South one hundred and one poles to his Corner white Oak on Iveses line, thence by his Line South Sixty eight Degrees West one hundred & sixty four poles to his corner red oak on Stiggins line thence by his Line north Twenty Degrees West Forty four poles to his Corner small white oak thence south Seventy Degrees West thirty poles to Howling Corner white oak on the Little Creek aforesaid thence down the meanders of the said Creek to the Beginning which said Land was Granted by patent to James Hicks bearing date the 25th day of September one thousand seven hundred & Sixty two. Signed James Hicks and Judith Hicks. Witnesses: Chs. Colleir (sic), Vines Colleir, Deadmund Row.

Court 22 November 1773, Indenture was acknowledged by James Hicks.

Deed Book 11, page 168, Brunswick County, Virginia

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Indenture, witnesseth that Nathan Hall of Pittsylvania for one hundred pounds, paid by Allan Love of Brunswick, sells to Allan Love, all that Tract or parcel of Lands situate Lying & being in the County of Brunswick adjoining the Lands of Capt. Silvanus Stokes James Hicks and Edward Huwline Containing by Estimation Two hundred & thirty seven acres, in trust to dispose of the land at public auction for the best price and pay the money arising to Nathan Hall, after payment of the debt due Allan Love, dated 28 October 1773. Signed Nathan Hall. Witnesses: Hugh Love, John Drummond, Mathew Reading.

Court 22 November 1773, Deed of Trust was proved by oaths of Hugh Love, John Drummond and Mathew Reading.

Deed Book 11, page 167, Brunswick County, Virginia

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Indenture made 18 Nov 1773, between William Blunt of Sussex Gentlemen and Charles Hicks of Brunswick, Whereas James Hicks of the County of Brunswick did by his Certain deed of Mortgage bearing date the Twelfth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & Sixty six for the security of the payment of Three hundred & thirty five pounds Ten shillings Currt. money which the said James Hicks did then ___ & ___ actually Indebted unto the said Wm. Blunt make over & Convey one Certain Tract or parcel of Land situate lying & being in the County of Brunswick Containing the Quantity and bounded as by the said Deed Reference being thereto had may more fully appear which said sum of Three hundred & thirty five pounds ten shillings hath since been paid by the siad James Hicks unto the said William Blunt, and Whereas the said James Hicks hath by his Deed of Bargain and Sale bearing date the twenty fourth day of November, 17772, made over & conveyed the aforesaid Tract or parcel of Land & premises unto his son Charles Hicks which said Deed is duly recorded in the Court of the County of Brunswick Reference thereto being had may also more fully and at large appear, that Wm. Blunt for & in consideration of his having been fully & Justly paid & satisfied by the said James Hicks, by these presents relinquish make over & Disclaim all title Interest & right whatsoever which he evern had or might have unto the said Tract or parcel of Land. Signed Wm Blunt. Witnesses: Jas. Mason, D. Fisher, David Mason.

Court 22 Nov 1773, Indenture was proved by the oaths of James Mason Daniel Fisher and David Mason.

Deed Book 11, page 188, Brunswick County, Virginia

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Indenture made 22 July 1776 betw. Lewis Hicks and Sarah his wife of the Parish of Meherrin in Brunswick County and William Harrison junior of Saint Andrew's Parish in same County, for One hundred and ninety Pounds four Shillings, sell to William Harrison, All that Tract or parcel of Land situate in Meherrin Parish in the said County of Brunswick on both sides of the Great Creek and within the Bounds following to wit, Beginning at a Corner several Trees chopt inwards Thence East a new line to the Church Road to a black Jack Thence North down the said Road to a small Hickory at the old Fort Road Thence West to several small Persimmon Trees in the head of a small North fork of a Branch Thence down the said Fork and Branch as it meanders to a white Oak on the edge of the low Grounds of the Great Creek Thence up the said low Grounds South to a Corner several small saplins chopt inwards Thence across the Great Creek West to a Corner Spanish Oak Thence South to the Beginning and being part of a Tract of Nine hundred and thirty Acres of Land Granted unto Benjamin Seawell by Letters Patent bearing date under the Seal of the Colony the twelfth Day of May one thousand seven hundred and fifty nine be the same three hundred Acres more or less. Signed Lewis Hicks and Sarah Hicks. Witnesses: Nelson Cole, Simon Pellance, Henry Bishop.

Court 22 July 1776, Indenture acknowledged by Lewis Hicks and Sarah his wife.

Deed Book 12, page 68, Brunswick County, Virginia

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George the third by the Grace of God of Great Britain France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith &c To Peter Copeland and William Witcher Gentlemen Greeting Whereas James Hicks Jr. and Frances his Wife by their Certain Indenture of Bargain and Sale bearing date the twenty fifth Day of November 1772 Have Sold and Conveyed unto Thomas Claiborne the fee simple Estate of and in one certain Tract or Parcel of Land lying and being in the Parish of Meherrin in the County of Brunswick containing Six Hundred and thirty eight acres. . . and whereas the said Frances cannot Conveniently Travel to our Court of our said County of Brunswick to make Acknowledgment. . . 3 May 1775. P. Pelham Junr. Pittsylvanie Cot. In obedience to the within Writ we have examined the within named Frances and have received her acknowledgment that she relinquishers her right of Dower to the Lands within mentioned Certified under our Hands and Seals this 23d May 1776. Peter Copeland, Wm. Witcher.

Court 26 August 1776, Commission & Certificate of the Execution thereof returned and OTBR.

Deed Book 12, page 72, Brunswick County, Virginia

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Indenture made 9 October 1776 betw. Boling Dunn and Keziah his Wife of Meherrin parish, Brunswick County, and Robert Hicks of same, for One hundred Pounds, sell to Robert Hicks, all that Tract or parcel of Land situate in Meherrin Parish in the said County of Brunswick lying between Hicks's Creek and Dunn's Creek and within the Bounds following to wit Beginning at William Bishops Corner on Dunn's Creek thence South up the said Creek to said Robert Hicks's line Thence along said Hicks's line West? to a corner near his House thence along the said Hicks's line North to a corner on the aforesaid Bishop's line on the Spring Branch thence up the said Branch East to the Beginning Being one hundred acres by estimation be the same more or less it being part of that Tract of Land that formerly belonged to John Stevens and sold by the said Stevens to Lambert Lanoir . . . Signed Boling Dunn and Kezia Dunn. Witnesses: John Clayton, John King, John Dunn.

Court 25 Nov 1776, acknowledged by Boling Dunn and Kezia his wife.

Deed Book 12, page 108, Brunswick County, Virginia

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Indenture made 29 January 1777 between Robert Hicks of Brunswick County and Mary Hicks and Tabitha Hicks of same, for twenty five pounds, sells to Mary Hicks and Tabitha Hicks, one Certain Tract or parcel of Land lying situate on the North side of Meherrin Branch in the County of Brunswick Containing by estimation two Hundred and four Acres it is boudned thus Beginning at Parham's Corner Pine on the said Branch thence down the meanders of the said Branch to the Mouth of a small Branch thence up the said Branch as it meanders to a pine on the same thence North ten? Degrees East One hundred and forty poles to a pine on Maclin's line Thence by his line South eight one Degrees West one hundred and sixty eight poles to his Corner red Oak Thence North forty four Degrees West eighty two poles to Parham's corner Spanish Oak thence by his line South sixty two Degrees West One hundred & fourteen poles to his Corner Black Jack Thence South twenty Degrees West fourteen poles to the Beginning. Signed Robert Hicks. Witnesses: John B. Goldsberry, Jane Hicks, Susana Tatum (brm).

Court 24 March 1777, Indenture acknowledged by Robert Hicks.

Deed Book 12, page 160, Brunswick County, Virginia

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Indenture made 19th day of November one thousand seven Hundred and seventy seven Betw. Benjamin Hicks and Martha his Wife of the Parish of Meherrin in the County of Brunswick of the one part and Lewis Hicks of the Parish and County aforesaid of the other, for one hundred pounds, sell to Lewis Hicks, All that Tract or Parcel of Land situate in Meherrin Parish in the said County of Brunswick on Hayses Creek and within the Bounds following to wit, Beginning at Robert Hicks's Corner Black Jack on Howses's line thence by Howse's line N 3 E 82 poles to his Corner Black Jack thence E 80 poles to his Corner red Oak thence N 54 E 56 poles to his Corner red Oak thence S 45 E 64 poles to his Corner white Oak thence S 27 E 240 poles to his Corner white Oak thence Et. 91 poles to his Corner pine thence N 23 E 14 poles to Tharp's Corner white Oak thence by his line S 39 E 80 poles to Howses corner red Oak thence by his line S 85 W 140 poles to his Corner between Three Trees thence N 70 W 220 Poles to the Beginning the same being granted Benjamin Hicks by Letters Patent bearing date under the Seal of the Colony the fourteenth Day of July One thousand seven Hundred and Sixty nine be the same two hundred and twenty three acres more or less. . . Signed Ben. Hicks and Martha Hicks (bhm). Witnesses: Robert Turnbull, Thomas Bracey, Sach Bracey, John Thrower, Christopher Thrower, Sterling Overby, and John Hicks.

Court 23 November 1777, acknowledged by Benjamin Hicks.

Deed Book 13, page 5, Brunswick County, Virginia

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Indenture made 19 November 1777, betw. Benjamin Hicks and Martha his wife of Brunswick Co., Meherrin Parish and Lewis Hicks of same, for Six Hundred pounds, sell to Lewis Hicks, all that tract or parcel of Land situate in the said County of Brunswick and Parish of Meherrin on both sides of the Great Creek and within the bounds following to wit, Beginning on the Great Creek on Throwers line at a white Oak stump at the ford of the said Creek thence South East on the said line to Seawell's line at the Corner at a white Oak thence North on Seawell's line to a red Oak thence East cross the Creek to three small Saplins chopped inwards thence North on Robert Hicks's line to a Gum thence West across the said Creek to an Ash thence North adjoining Robert Hicks's line to a Mappel B to C cross the low Grounds North forty degrees West thirty poles to the Creek D to D up the said Creek to the mouth of Steep branch thence West up the said Branch to a small ash on the said Branch thence South on Fields line to a red Oak and Hicory thence East to an Ash on the Great Creek thence up the said Creek to the Beginning the same being part of a tract of Land containing nine Hundred and sixty Acres granted unto John Hicks by Letters Patent bearing date under the Seal of the Colony the twenty eighth Day of September 1728 be the same five hundred and ten Acres more or less. . . Signed Benjamin Hicks and Martha Hicks (bhm). Witnesses: Robert Turnbull, Thoams Braey, Sack Bracey, John Thrower, Christopher Thrower, Sterling Overby, and John Hicks.

Court 24 November 1777, Indenture acknowledged by Benjamin Hicks.

Deed Book 13, page 7, Brunswick County, Virginia

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This Indenture made this thirtyeth Day of December, 1779 BETWEEN Edmund Browder and Ann his wife of the County of Brunswick of the one part and William Baugh of the same County of the other part WITNESSETH . . . for and in consideration of the sum of three thousand five hundred pounds . . . doth grant bargain and sell alien enfeoff and confirm unto the said William Baugh . . . all that tract and parcel of Land situate lying and being in the County of Brunswick and bounded as followeth (to wit) BEGINNING at the mouth of a branch at Poplar Creek thence up the said branch as it tends to a popler in the head of the said branch thence south thirty seven poles to a white oak in an old line thence south eighty three degrees west forty four poles to a white oak thence south forty degrees west forty nine poles to a white oak thence south twenty four degrees west twenty four poles to red oak thence west one hundred and two poles to a white oak in Walkers line along his line north fifteen degrees west three hundred and fifteen poles to popler Creek and thence up the said Creek as it tends to the BEGINNING containing three hundred and sixty two acres also Mrs. Rebecca Delonys right of Dower of and in about one hundred acres adjoining the tract of Land aforesaid on the west side and bounded as followeth (to wit) on Popler Creek and along Walkers old line line (sic) on the east side & noted long ridge on the south side extending from Walkers old line near the road down the popler about the middle of an old field nearly against Frederick Jones's Plantation . . . Signed by Edmund Browder and Anne Browder and witnessed by John Neal, John Epps, Robert Hicks, Stephen Ellis, and Daniel Baugh. At a Court held for Brunswick County the 26th Day of June 1780. This Indenture was proved by the Oaths of John Neal John Eppes and Daniel Baugh witnesses thereto and Ordered to be recorded.

Deed Book 14, page 22, Brunswick County, Virginia

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Indenture made the 22nd day of December, 1783, between Lewis Hicks and Sarah, his wife, and William Batte, Jr., of Greenville County, for 800 pounds, conveying 510 acre tract on both sides of the Great Creek (on Thowers line, Sowells line, Seawells line, thence North on Robert Hixes line, up Steep Branch from its mouth, Field's line), containing part of 960 acre tract granted to John Hicks by Letters Patent bearing date of September 28, 1728. Presented in Court on December 22, 1783.

Will Book 2, page 238, Brunswick County, Virginia

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Indenture made the 28th day of February, 1784?, between Lawrence Aselin and Salley, his wife, to Harrison Hicks of Brunswick County, for 200 pounds, conveying 150 acres on Robert Hick's line, Benjamin Sewards, Ravenscraft Beverly Brown's, land conveyed from Lemuel Lanier by indenture dated February 2, 1778. Witnesses were Edmunds Stith and John Bailey. Presented in Court on February 28, 1785.

Will Book 2, page 476, Brunswick County, Virginia

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THIS INDENTURE made the Eighth day of December in the Year of our Lord One thousand Seven hundred and Eighty five BETWEEN James Parham of Greensville County and State of Virginia of the one part and Robert Hicks of the County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said James Parham for and in consideration of the Sum of Ninety Pounds to him in hand paid by the said Robert Hicks before the ensealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof I the said James Parham doth hereby acknowledge and thereof from every part and parcel thereof doth forever fully and absolutely acquit exonerate and discharge the said Robert Hicks his Exors. and Admrs. and by these presents hath given granted bargained Sold enfeoff and confirmed and by these presents doth give grant bargain Sell and confirm unto the said Robert Hicks and his heirs a Certain Tract and parcel of Land in the Low grounds of Meherring River lying and being in Greensville County and State of Virga. Containing by estimation forty five Acres be the same more or less and bounded as followeth Beginning at the Goose pond at the dividing line of the said Robert Hicks and James Parham a White Oak in a Slash thence up the said Slash by a line of Marked trees to a Corner black Gum inside the Ankeys field thence by a new line of marked trees towards Petersons plantation till it Strikes the said Robert Hicks and James Parhams line thence along the said line towards the River to a Corner Red Oak thence along the said line to the Goose Pond to the first Station together with all Houses Orchards Gardens Trees Woods Underwoods profits emoluments whatsoever to the said Tract of Land and premises belonging or in any wise appertaining and all the Estate Right Title and Interest use trust property claim and demand whatsoever eitther in equity or Law of the said James Parham his heirs or assigns of in and to the said Land and premises or any part thereof and all Deeds evidence or Writing whatsoever touching and concerning the said premises or any part thereof of forty five acres of Land and premises with their and every of their appurts. unto the said Robert Hicks his heirs and Assignes forever And the said James Parham for himself his heirs Exors. and Admrs. doth Covenant grant promise and agree to and with the said Robert Hicks his heirs and Assigns that the said James Parham the above mentioned premises shall defend against the lawful claim of the said James Parham his heirs or Assigns or any other person or persons claiming or pretending to claim by form or under them or any of them In Witness whereof the said James Parham hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his Seal the day and year above Written. Signed by James Parham (LS). Signed Sealed & Deld. in the presence of Us Francis Dancey, John M Binford, Chislon Morris. At a Court held for Greensville County the 23d Day of March 1786. This Indenture was acknowledged by James Parham a party thereto and Ordered to be recorded. Test. P. Pelham, Ct. C.

Deed Book 1, page 147, Greensville County, Virginia

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THE COMMONWEALTH of Virginia To Thomas Stith, John Powell & Thomas Claiborne gentleman greeting whereas Paul Tatum and Penellipa his wife, Benjamin Bass and Sarah his wife, James Vaughan & Susanna his wife, James Bresse (?) and Ann his wife, Lewis Peebles & Jane his wife and Tabitha Hicks of the County of Brunswick by their certain Indenture of Bargain and Sale bearing Date the 3d Day of December 1782 have sold and conveyed unto William Atkinson of the County of Greensville the fee simple Estate of two hundred and sixty three acres of Land . . . lying and being in the said County of Brunswick and whereas Jane wife of the said Lewis Peebles cannot conveniently travel to our said Court . . . to make her acknowledgment of the said conveyance therefore we do give unto you or any two or more of you power to receive the acknowledgment which the said Jane shall be willing to make . . . and we do therefore command you that you do personally go the said Jane and receive her acknowledgment of the same . . . the 20th Day of January 1

786. Signed by Drury Stith. By Virtue of this Commission to us directed we the Subscribers have privily examined Jane the wife of the within mentioned Lewis Peebles which Indenture she freely & voluntarily acknowledged . . . given under our hands & Seals this 23d Day of January 1786. Signed by Thos. Stith and John Powell. Brunswick County Court 23d January 1786. This Commission was returned and together with the Certificate of the Execution thereof ordered to be Recorded.

Deed Book 14, page 169, Brunswick County, Virginia

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This Indenture made this 24th Day of April 1786 BETWEEN James Hicks and Judith his wife of the County of Brunswick of the one part and William Batte of the County of Greensville of the other part . . . for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred pounds . . . have granted bargained & sold unto the said William Batte one certain tract piece or parcel of land lying in Brunswick County on both sides of Jenetoe Creek containing three hundred and eighty acres . . . & bounded as follows, to wit, BEGINNING at a red oak on John Hicks's line thence North fifty four degrees West two hundred and fifty two poles to a small hicory thence South forty eight degrees West forty two poles to a srub oak on William Batte line thence South sixty eight degrees West eighty poles to a read oak thence South nineteen West one hundred and fifty one poles to Iveys corner shrub oak thence East fifty four poles to a corner turkey oak thence South twenty nine and a half degrees East sixty three poles to a small white oak thence South seventy three degrees one hundred and eighty six poles to a white oak from thence varyous courses to the BEGINNING . . . Signed by James Hicks Sr. and witnessed by Beverley Brown, Lewis Parham, and R. Watson. Brunswick County Court March 28th 1791. This Indenture of Bargain & Sale was proved according to law by the oaths of Lewis Parham a witness thereto and having been proved on the 26th Day of September 1786 by the oaths of Beverley Brown and Robert Watson also witnesses thereto the same is ordered to be recorded.

Deed Book 15, page 58, Brunswick County, Virginia

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This Indenture made this twenty third Day of September 1788 BETWEEN Myell Collier of the County of Greensville of the one part and Henry Delony of the County of Brunswick of the other part . . . for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and thirty pounds . . . hath given granted and sold aliened enfeoffed confirmed unto the said Myhell Collier . . . one certain tract or parcel of Land lying and being in the County of Brunswick on Rattlesnake Creek containing four hundred acres . . . bounded as follows (to wit) BEGINNING on Rattlesnake Creek where Luke Matthews line crosses the same creek thence along the said Matthew's line to Robert Brookes line thence along the said Brookes line to Thomas Beathshers line thence along the said Beathshers line to Tillers line thence along the said Tillers line to Allan Loves line thence along the said Love's line to Rattlesnake Creek up the said Creek to the BEGINNING . . . Signed by Henry Delony and witnessed by Grief Harwell, Binns Jones, Charles B. Jones and George Hicks. Brunswick County Court the 28th Day of April 1789. This Indenture was proved by the oaths of Grief Harwell, Binns Jones and Charles B. Jones witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.

Deed Book 14, page 478, Brunswick County, Virginia

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This Indenture made this twenty sixth Day of November 1787 BETWEEN Harrison Hicks of the one part and John Wills of the County of Brunswick of the other part . . . for and in consideration of the sum [of] eighty five pounds . . . do grant Bargain sell alien and confirm unto the said John Wills . . . one tract or parcel of Land Situate lying and being in the County of Brunswick, containing by Estimation one hundred and sixty seven Acres . . . and bounded as followeth (VIZ) BEGINNING at Bishop's Creek on Walker's line, thence along the Walker's line to Beverly Brown's line, thence along the said Brown's line to Robert Hick's line, thence along the said Hick's line to John King's line on Bishop's Creek, then down the said Creek to the BEGINNING it being the Land whereon the said Hicks now lives . . . Signed by Harrison Hicks and witnessed by Edward Birchett, Junior, Theophilus Harrison and Lewis Hicks. Brunswick County Court the 28th Day of January 1788. This Indenture was acknowledged by Harrison Hicks a partie thereto and ordered to be recorded.

Deed Book 14, page 333, Brunswick County, Virginia

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TO ALL to whom these present writing shall come know ye that we Benjamin Harrison, James Harrison, Jno. Hicks, John Cook, Myhill Collier, Robert Hicks, John Barner, Hannah Reese, children of Benjamin Harrison, deceased late of the County of Brunswick and Robert Hicks, John Lett Cook, John Hicks, Miles Collier, & John Barner are those who married to the daughter of the said Benja. Harrison, dec'd. we the said persons for sundry reasons and considerations but more especially to fulfill and es_ply with the real intent and desire of our father Benjamin Harrison dec'd which we believe was his intention for some years before he departed this life So that we and each of us as above mentioned do freely and voluntarily of our own free will and consent give grant & confirm by these presents unto Lucy Barner, the daughter of John Barner one Negro boy named Fed which was the property of our father Benja. Harrison, dec'd. to her and her heirs forever as we have the strongest circumstances to believe it was our father Benja. Harrison intent & desire to have devised him the said Negro boy Fed to her the said Lucy Barner in his Last Will and Testament but thro a mistake as we do expect he did not. We the persons above named do hereby jointly and severally agree and openly declare by these presents that we do freely clearly and absolutely give grant & confirm unto Lucy Barner the said Negroe boy named Fed to her and her heirs forever to her and their own proper use and behoof forever to do use and dispose at her and their will and pleasure without any manner of challenge claims demand of any of us above mentioned or of any other person or persons for us or in our names by our calls means consent or procurement but that she the said Lucy Barner shall and may peaceably and quietly possess and enjoy the said Negroe named Fed as free and clear from the claim right title or demand of us or any of us our heirs executors and administrators from time to time and at all times forever as witness our hands and seals this ____ day of April 1790. Signed by Benja. Harrison, James Harrison, John Hicks, John L. Cook, Myhill Collier, Robert Hicks, John Barner (his mark), and witnessed by Tho. Harrison, W. Y. Harrison, and Miles Hicks. Brunswick County Court June 20th 1790. This Deed of Gift was proved according to law by the oaths of Theophilus Harrison & Wylie Harrison, two of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.

Deed Book 15, page 1, Brunswick County, Virginia

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This Indenture made this 3rd Day of May 1791 BETWEEN Benja. Bass & Sarah his wife James Bruce and Ann his wife James Vaughan and Susannah his wife Lewis Peebles and Jane his wife and Elliner Tatum of the County of Brunswick of the one part & William Atkison of the same County of the other part . . . for & in consideration of the sum of thirty four pounds five shillings to them in hand paid . . . by these presents do grant bargain sell alien enfeoff & confirm unto the said William Atkison . . . one certain tract piece or parcel of land containing one hundred & seven acres & a half . . . situate lying & being in the County of Brunswick and bounded as followeth (to wit) BEGINNING at a corner pine on Maclins line thence a straight new chopt line between Benja. Goodrich and wifes line & said land to the corner of William Atkinsons fence on said land on a small branch, thence down the said branch to the Meherrin Branch, thence up the said Meherrin Branch, to Benja. Bass's line, thence along Benjamin Bass's line to Maclins line thence along Maclins line to the BEGINNING . . . Signed by Benja. Bass (his mark), Sarah Bass, James Bruce, Ann Bruce, James Vaughan, Susanna Vaughan, and Elenor Tatum (her mark), and witnessed by Jno. B. Goldsberry, Buckner Harwell, and James Clack. Brunswick County Court May the 23rd 1791. This Indenture of Bargain & Sale between Benjamin Bass & Sarah his wife, James Bruce & Ann his wife, James Vaughan & Susanna his wife & Elinor Tatum of the one part & William Atkison of the other part was acknowledged by the said Benjamin Bass & Sarah his wife, James Bruce & Ann his wife, James Vaughan & Susanna his wife & Ellinor Tatum parties thereto to be their act & deed & ordered to be recorded, previous to which acknowledgment the said Sarah, Ann & Susanna being privily examined as the law directs did voluntarily assent thereto.

Deed Book 15, page 76, Brunswick County, Virginia

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This Indenture made this 2nd Day of June 1791 BETWEEN Isaac Mosely & Selah his wife of the County of Brunswick of the one part and John Hicks Bass of the said County of the other part . . . for and in consideration of the sum of twenty pounds . . . doth for themselves . . . grant bargain sell alien & release and confirm unto the said John Hicks Bass . . . a certain tract or parcel of land containing seven acres by estimation . . . lying and being in the County of Brunswick and bounded as follows (Vt.) BEGINNING at Hick's corner tree thence along Grief Harwell land to a turkey oak thence along Isaac Mosely line to a red oak thence along said Moseleys line to a red oak on Hickes line thence along said Hicks's line to the BEGINNING . . . Signed by Isaac Moseley and Selah Moseley (her mark) and witnessed by John White, Burwell Mosely and Jordan Moseley. Brunswick County Court June 27th 1791. This Indenture of Bargain and Sale was acknowledged by Isaac Mosely party thereto to be his act & deed & ordered to be recorded.

Deed Book 15, page 96, Brunswick County, Virginia

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This Indenture made this 23rd Day of May 1791 BETWEEN William Atkison & Sarah his wife of the County of Brunswick of the one part & James Vaughan, Benjamin Bass, & James Bruce of the same County of the other part . . . for and in consideration of the sum of five shillings . . . do grant bargain & sell unto the said James Vaughan, Benjamin Bass, & James Bruce . . . one certain tract or parcel of land for the use of religious worship lying & being in the County of Brunswick aforesaid containing one acre of land . . . and bounded as followeth (to wit) BEGINNING at a branch on a white oak on Atkinson's line thence South to a post oak a corner from thence East to a red oak from thence North to a turkey oak on the said branch thence down the branch to the BEGINNING . . . for the use of the religious worship of God . . . Signed by William Atkison and Sarah Atkison. Brunswick County Court May 23rd 1791. This Indenture of Bargain & Sale between William Atkison & Sarah his [sic] of the one part & James Vaughan, Benja. Bass, & James Bruce of the other part was acknowledged by the said William Atkison & Sarah his wife parties thereto to be their act & deed & ordered to be recorded previous to which acknowledgment the said Sarah being privily examined as the law directs did voluntarily assent thereto.

Deed Book 15, page 78, Brunswick County, Virginia

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This Indenture made this 2nd Day of June 1791 BETWEEN Lewis Hicks and Sarah his wife of the County of Brunswick of the one part and John Hicks Bass of the said County of the other part . . . for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred & fifty pounds . . . doth for themselves . . . grant bargain sell alien release & confirm unto the said John Hicks Bass . . . one certain tract or parcel of land containing two hundred & thirty seven acres . . . lying and being in the County of Brunswick and bounded by the lands of Thomas Mosely Isaac Mosely Benja. Mosely & Grief Harwell . . . Signed by Lewis Hicks and Salley Hicks and witnessed by Jas. Frame, John Love, and Jas. Smith Senr. Brunswick County Court June 27th 1791. This Indenture of Bargain & Sale was acknowledged by Lewis Hicks & Salley his wife parties thereto to be their act & deed and ordered to be recorded previous to which acknowledgement the said Salley being privily examined as the law directs did voluntarily assent thereto.

Deed Book 15, page 94, Brunswick County, Virginia

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This Indenture Made this Twentieth day of August One thousand Seven hundred & ninety five Between Thomas Poythress of Brunswick County of the one part & George Hicks of the same County of the other part Witnesseth that for and in Consideration of the sum of Fifty pounds Current Money of Virginia to me in Hand paid by the said George Hicks the Receipt whereof I do hereby Acknowledge have Bargained & sold & Confirmed & by these presents doth Bargain, sell & Confirm unto the said George Hicks & his Heirs forever One certain Tract or parcel of Land containing eighty five Acres more or less lying & being in the County aforesaid & is bounded as follows (to wit) Beginning at Wesson's Corner white Oak on Rattle snake Creek the white oak being down have made a Corner of a Hickory thence by his line to a Corner Hiccory thence by George Hearn's Line West to a Corner Red Oak on John Sewards line thence by the said John Sewards Line to a Corner sweet Gum on the said Creek as aforesaid thence by the Meanders of the said Creek to the Beginning To have & to hold the said Land & other premises to the said George Hicks & his heirs forever against the Claim & Demand of him the said Thomas Poythress & his Heirs forever against the Claim of every other person or persons forever unto the said George Hicks & to his Heirs forever In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand & Seal the Day & date first above written.
Sealed Signed & Delivered
In the presents of Thos. Poythress (LS)
Christr. Thrower
Henry Mangum Brunswick County Court Septr. 28 1795
James Harrison Jr. This Indenture of Bargain & sale
Jno. Green was acknowledged by Thomas
Poythress party thereto to be his act & Deed and ordered to be recorded.
Teste
CB Jones CBC

Deed Book 16, pages 165, 166, Brunswick County, Virginia

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The Commonwealth of Virginia to James Fletcher and Thomas Washington gentlemen Justices of Brunswick County Greeting whereas Thomas Poythress and Martha his wife by their certain Indenture of Bargain and Sale bearing date the 28th Day of August 1795 have sold and conveyed unto George Hicks eighty five acres of Land with the appertenances lying & being in the County of Brunswick and whereas the said Martha cannot conveniently travel to our County Court of Brunswick to make acknowledgment of the said Conveyance. Wherefore we do give unto you or any two or more of you, power to Recieve the acknowledgment which the said Martha shall be willing to make before you of the Conveyance aforesaid Contained in the said Indenture which is hereunto annexed And we do therefore command you, that you do personally go to the said Martha & recieve her acknowledgment of the same, and examine her privily and apart from the said Thomas her husband, whether she doth the same freely and Voluntarily without his persuasions or Threats and whether she be willing that the same should be Recorded in our County Court of Brunswick aforesaid And when you have recieved her acknowledgments & Examined her as aforesaid that you distinctly, plainly and openly Certify us thereof in our said County Court under your hands & Seals sending then there the said Indenture and this Writ Witness Charles B Jones clerk of our said Court at the Court House this 14th day of Decr. 1796 In the 21st year of the Commonwealth.
CB Jones
By Virtue of this Commission to us directed we the Subscribers have privily examined Martha Poythress wife of the within named Thomas Poythress in manner & form as the said Commission requires &have Recieved the acknowledgment of the Indenture hereunto annexed, which said Indenture she acknowledged freely & Voluntarily without his persuasions or threats and that she was willing the same should be recorded in the County Court of Brunswick Certifyed under our hands & Seales this 17th day of January 1797.
Jas. Fletcher (LS)
Thos. Washington (LS)

Brunswick County Court January 23rd 1797
This Commission for taking the acknowledgment & Privy examination of Martha Poythress wife of Thos Poythress to an Indenture of bargain and sale between Thos Poythress & Martha his wife of the one part & George Hicks of the other part was returned together with a certificate of the Execution thereof is ordered to be recorded
Teste
CB Jones CBC

Deed Book 16, page 396, 397, Brunswick County, Virginia

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Bute/Warren County, North Carolina
Indenture dated July 27, 1765 between Robert Hicks of County of Brunswick, colony of Virginia and Josiah Randal of same, 160a, in County of Bute in Colony of North Carolina and on the waters of great Creek. Signed by Robert Hicks and witnessed by Hardeye Walker and John Hicks (bhm). Recorded September 19, 1765. Deed Book A, page 250, Warren County, North Carolina

Indenture dated August 14, 1770, between John Hicks of Bute Co., North Carolina and John Hicks of same, 140a, in county of Bute on East side of Hawtree Creek, beginning in Samuel Harwell's line, Joshua Ellises line. . . to Hardege Walker. Signed by John Hicks (bhm) and witnessed by James Hardwick, John Ellis, and Aaron Hardwick. Recorded February 1, 1771. Deed Book 3, page 99, Warren County, North Carolina

Indenture dated June 1, 1771 between Robert Hicks of Brunswick County, Virginia, and Julias and Elizabeth Nichols of Bute Co., NC, 475a, to Robert Hicks, in two tracts in county of Bute on S side of Fishing Creek; being a tract of land I purchased of Joseph Montfort and also a tract on N side of Fishing Creek purchased of Kimball. Witnesses were William Moore and John Christmas. Recorded February 4, 1772. Deed Book 3, page 345, Warren County, North Carolina

Indenture dated May 9, 1774 between Robert Hicks and wife, Angelina Hicks of Craven County, South Carolina, and John Power of Bute County, North Carolina, 475a, in two tracts in Bute County on S side Fishing Creek being tract of land purchased of Julius Nichols. Signed by Robert Hicks. Recorded March 13, 1775. Deed Book 5, page 140, Warren County, North Carolina

Indenture dated November 9, 1781 between Charles Hicks of Warren County, North Carolina from Samuel Rose of same, 80a on N side of Six pound Creek and S. side of John Mays branch. Witnesses were John Hicks, Abraham Childres, and Bedkay Walker. Recorded July 11, 1783. Deed Book 6, page 441, Warren County, North Carolina

Grantor                Grantee           Description               Dates               Reference
Thomas Turnor, Sheriff John Hicks
of Warren Co. 100a (Peter Rigon) d. 28Jul1785
r. 26Jan1786 8:270
Abner Powell James Hicks 600a d. 11Mar1786
r. 27Mar1788 9:97
Charles Hicks Enoch May 80a d.19Mar1788
r. May1788 10:96
John Hicks Ephraim Ellis 12 1/6a d. 20Feb1796
r. 25Nov1796 14:90
Daniel Hicks Phill. Hawkins Meg - age 12
Nancy - age 8
Jacob - age 45 d. 8Jul1795
r. 18Mar1797 14:155
William Hicks, Trustee
for Henry Fitts William Kingall Sarah - age 6 d. Oct1809
r. 10Apr1810 18:368
Ralph Suit and
wife, Nancy John Hicks, Senr. 40a
Ready Branch d. 28Sep1798
r. 18:___
William Balthrop, Jr. William Hicks 46a d.12Oct1805
r. 8Oct1810 18:422
James Coleclough William Hicks 10 3/4a d. 13Feb1813
r. 1Apr1813 19:209
John Hicks, Sr. John Hicks, Jr. 2a
Hawtree Creek d. 1Aug1810
r. 4Jan1814 19:252
John Hicks, Sr. Jeremiah Hawks 100a
Hawkins Branch d. 1Aug1803
r. 22Mar1817 20:142
John Hix, Sr. John Hix, Jr. 100a
Hawtree Creek d. 1Jan1810
r. 10Nov1817 20:218
Littleberry Hicks Thomas Paine, Trustee Estate of John Hicks, Sr., Decd. r. 15Mar1821 21:351

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