1. 1773
Lewis Shapard was born
in Cumberland County Virginia circa 1773. His parents were William Shapard
(c.1741-1807) and Mary Booker (1746-1804) They were married in Essex County,
Virginia circa 1762. Mary was the daughter of James and Elizabeth Howlett (?)
Booker of Gloucester, Virginia. The book Shapard a Family History lists his
birth date erroneously as November 24, 1759 (most likely in an effort from
earlier historians to make him old enough to fight in the Revolutionary War).
The same sources also list him erroneously as being born in Gloucester County,
Virginia.
Note: Lewis Shapard’s
name originated from his maternal great grandmother, Amy Lewis who married
James Booker, Sr. However, he was probably named in honor of his maternal
uncle, Lewis Booker.
2. (William and Mary
Quarterly, Vol 7, series 1927)
From 1926 through the
1940s, Mr. William Shepard wrote and submitted numerous articles for
publication in the William & Mary Quarterly about the Shepard family. He
references a series of old letters from the 1780s through 1812 that he claims
he located which were authored by early Shepards from Virginia. He further connected
the Shepard and Shapard family lines via the pedigree he authored in 1927. It
was here where the name “Lewis Thomas Shapard” first appeared. Since
1926, Shapard research genealogists have used these articles and his old
letters to construct our pedigree and to build our early history. To my dismay,
my research over the last few years has completely rebuked the claims and
letters submitted by William Shepard, proving all to be either a hoax and/or
grossly misrepresentative of its connection to the Shapard family. Even the
name “Lewis Thomas Shapard” is in err… he apparently blended the names of two
brothers (Lewis Shapard and Thomas Shapard) making one person! In any case, I
would caution future research genealogists against using these faulty sources
in further Shapard histories. They have been a thorn in the side of seeking
truth in Shapard history.
Note: Because of the
William & Mary articles authored by William Shepard, Lewis Thomas Shepard
is listed on the Sons of the American Revolution Patriot Index as a soldier who
was buried in the Old City Cemetery in Murfreesboro Tennessee #P-288687. This
is an error in accurate history and should be disregarded. There is no such man
named Lewis Thomas Shapard; this was actually a typographical error from 1926
and really should be Lewis Shapard and Thomas Shapard (two brothers). Lewis was born about 1773, thus would have
been too young to have been a soldier. There is much doubt that was buried in
Old City Cemetery, as the source is very distant from the event.
3. Caswell County, North Carolina
In
1777, Caswell County was formed from Orange County, North Carolina and was
located in the northern part of the state, bordering Virginia. Leasburg was the
site of the first courthouse in the new county. In 1784, Caswell County had 8
districts (Richmond, Caswell, Gloucester, St. David, St. Lawerence, St. Luke,
St. James and Nash) which were reduced to four, in 1792, when St. Lawerence,
St. Luke, St. James and Nash districts were carved from Caswell County’s
eastern section and made into Persons County, North Carolina. Due to the
boundary revision of Caswell County, Leasburg was no longer conveniently
located for the county seat, and was replaced by a more centrally located site,
named Caswell Courthouse, renamed Yancyville in 1833. The land for the new
court house was purchased in 1792 and construction was completed in 1794. The
court house sat between the Raddlesnake Creek to the north and the Country Line
Creek to the south. Most of the land around Caswell Courthouse was owned by the
Graves family. After the Revloutionary war, a census was taken and Caswell
County was the second most populous County in all of North Carolina, second
only to Halifax County. The main towns in Caswell were Milton (in the
northeast), Caswell Counrthouse (central) and Leasburg (in the east near the
Person County border). Growth was slow near Caswell Court house: In 1810,
Caswell Courthouse had two taverns, one store, one hattery and about 15 houses.
It was a rural area.
Note: (Source: History
of Caswell County North Carolina) In 1790, Caswell County had about 10,000 population with 1,412 heads of
family equaling about 7,288 whites and 2,736 slaves. There heads of families in
the various districts were:
St.
David – 166
Richmond
– 253
Caswell
– 201
Gloucester
– 211
Nash
– 118
St.
James – 111
St
Lawerence – 215
St.
Luke – 137
In 1792, many roads were designed to
connect to the location of the Caswell Courthouse. 1794 the Caswell County
Courthouse was built on the land of John Ingram. In 1796 legislation
established Tobacco and Flour inspection warehouses in the town of Milton at
the mouth of Country Line Creek and Dan River. By 1810 there were a great many
distilleries in operation in Caswell County which were becoming nuisances to
society.
4.
1779 (Caswell County North
Carolina Deed Book A, p. 227). State of NC to Leonard Brown 616 acres in
Caswell Co on both sides Harts Hillsborough Road and on the waters of Country
Line Creek. Beginning at post oak on William Browns Line run east 40 ch
crossing the road and by land claimed by Hudson Berry to black jack, then N 5 ch
by same land to black oak, then east 26 ch by same land to black jack then
North 94 ch with Bazzell Davis line to stake, then west 60 ch by land claimed
by Luke Pendergast and William Rice crossing some branches of County Line Creek
to black jack, then south 40 ch by land claimed by John Rice to stake, then
west 6 ch to stake on William Brown line, then south 59 ch with said Brown line
crossing Harts Road to beginning.
5.
1779 (Caswell County North
Carolina Deed Book A, p. 249). State of NC to William Rice 255 acres on South
Fork of Country Line Creek. Beginning on
the north west side of said branch at a stake John Rice corner run east 37 ch
50 L by land claimed by Richard Estes to stake, then south 68 ch by land
claimed by William Jones crossing the branches to stake on Leonard Browns line,
then West 37 ch 50 L with said Brown line to stake on said line John Rice
corner, then north 68 ch with John Rice line crossing the branches to
beginning.
Note: This land was sold by William Rice to
William Slade in 1789. (deed book F, p 300)
6.
1779 (Caswell County North
Carolina Deed Book A, p. 133). State to Bazell Davis, 200 acres on both sides
of the middle fork of the south fork of Country Line Creek. Beginning on the
east side of side fork at a black oak and post oak running North 40 ch crossing
the fork and by land claimed by Cliffton Allen to a post oak, then west 50 ch
crossing some branches by vacant land to stake, then south 40 ch by land
entered by Leonard Brown to hickory and gum, then east 50 ch by land entered by
Hudson Berry crossing said middle fork to beginning.
7. 1779 (Caswell County North Carolina Deed Book A, p. 239).
Between the State of North Carolina and John Rice, Sr.,640 acres land in
Caswell County on the waters of Country Line Creek. Beginning at a black jack
on Henry Williams line running with his line north 48 chains to blackjack,
Williams corner, thence north 67 degrees east 24 chains 50 links by land
claimed by Alexander Kerr crossing a branch to stake, thence north 35 chains by
same land to stake, thence east 58 chains by land claimed by Richard Estice
[Estes] crossing some branches to stake and white oak, thence south 68 chains
by land of William Rice to stake on Leonard Browns line, thence west 14 chains
with Browns line to his corner black jack, thence south with his line 25 chains
to red bud on said line, thence west 67 chains 90 links to the first station.
8. 1780 (Caswell County North Carolina Deed Book F, p. 349).
State to Bazzell Davis, 200 acres of Country Line Creek. Begin at a w.o. corner
of William Austin and run South 36 degrees with Hudson Berry and Clifton Allens
line 45 ch until it intersects an east/west line of Joel Cardors then east his
line 41 ch 65 L to stake, then north 36 ch 50 L to stake on William Austins
line, then with his line to beginning.
9. 1783 (Caswell County North Carolina Deed Book B, p. 311).
State to William Jones 350 acres, on Country Line Creek. Begin at p.o. Richard
Eoles [Estes?] corner and run with his line West 5 ch to hack oak on his line,
then South 55 ch crossing a fork of Country Line to hickory, then East 55 ch to
p.o., then North 64 ch 6 L crossing the fork by Gooches claim of land to b.j.,
then west 50 ch by said Gooches claim and vacant land to stake on Estes line,
then his line south 9 ch 6 L to beginning.
10. 1783 (Caswell County North Carolina Deed Book B, p. 347).
State to William Jones 188 acres, on Country Line Creek. Beginning at a b.o.
his corner on Richard Estes line running his line west 35 ch to r.o. on his
line, then South 27 ch to b.o. on William Rices line, then his line East 20 ch
to stake his corner, then his line South 35 ch to stake on his line, then east
70 ch to p.o. then north 7 ch to p.o. Jone’s own corner, then his line West 55
ch to hickory his corner, then north with his line 55 ch to first station.
11. 1783 (Deed Book B, p. 270). State of North Carolina to Alexander
Kerr, 350 acres in Caswell County on waters of South Fork of Country Line
Creek. Beginning at blackjack, Henry Williams old corner John Rice corner and
running with said Rice line north 47° east 24 Ch 50L to stake in his corner,
thence his line north 42 Ch 50L to stake his corner, thence his line east 13 Ch
to post oak on said line R. Estes corner, thence Estes line north 31 Ch 70 L
crossing the fork to two post oaks on said Estes line, thence west by vacant
land 67 Ch to black oak on _(?)_ line, then his line south 42 Ch to red oak his
corner on Williams old survey line, thence on said line east 32 Ch to hickory
his corner, thence with the said line south 40 Ch to beginning.
Note: Alexander Kerr (1726-1813) married Mary
Elizabeth Rice in 1750. He migrated to Caswell County before 1778, purchasing
three tracts of land totaling 928 acres. In 1787 he had eleven slaves. He had
nine children: Elizabeth (1752) m. Mr. Richey; John Kerr; Sarah (1755) m.
William Gooch, Jr.; Susannah (1757) m. Mr. Taylor; Ann “Nancy” (1759) m. John
Spencer; Mary (1761) m. Mr. Spencer; Martha (1763) m. William Slade; Frances
(1765) m. George Barker; Lucy (1774) m. James Yancy.
12. 1783 (Deed Book B, p. 308).
Between the State of North Carolina and John Rice. 400 acres in Caswell
Co. on waters of the South Fork of Country Line Creek. Beginning at a white oak
James Rices old corner running then with his line north 83 chains 40 links to a
pine, thence west 53 chains 50 links by vacant land to post oak, thence south
59 chains by vacant land to a pond (pine) Richard Estes corner, thence his line
south 59 degrees east 16 chains to dogwood his corner on the bank of Dry Fork,
then down the said fork as it meanders to a poplar on the bank of said fork,
thence south 4 chains 70 links crossing Dry Fork to the first station.
13. 1783 (Caswell County North Carolina Deed Book B, p. 232).
State to Richard Estes. 500 acres on Dry Fork of Country Line Creek. Beginning
at a walnut on James Rices line and run west 40 ch crossing said Dry Fork to
p.o., then north 4 ch 50 L by John Rices claim to a poplar on the bank of the
fork, then up the said Dry Fork as it meanders to a dogwood, then north 59
degrees west 16 ch by said Rices claim to pine, then north 20 ch to r.o. and
maple, then west 39 ch crossing a spring branch to w.o. and black oak, then
south by land claimed by Alexander Kerr 87 ch to p.o. on John Rices line, then
his line east 50 ch to b.j. on William Rices line, then North 28 ch to p.o.,
then east 50 ch to o.o., then North 17 ch to beginning.
14. c. 1784 (Deed Book B, p. 343) Between the State of
North Carolina and William Gooch, Sr. 640 acres in Caswell County on waters of
South Fork of Country Line Creek. Beginning at a blackjack on William
Kimbroughs line and running his line west 60 chains to white oak on James Rices
line, thence his line south 14 chains to a hickory his corner, thence his line
west 23 chains to two blackjacks his corner on _____ line, on his line south 29
chains 50 links to post oak in William Jones line, then east with his line 18 chains
to blackjack his corner, then his line south 87 chains to blackjack on Brooks
line, thence with his line east 62 chains to post oak his corner on Parks line,
thence his line north 34 chains 60 links to post oak his corner, thence east 18
chains to blackjack, thence north 35 chains to stake, thence west 13 chains to
stake in old surveyed line, thence with said old line north 61 chains to the
beginning.
15. c. 1784 (p. 344) Between the State of North Carolina
and William Gooch, Sr. 190 acres in Casewll County on waters of South Fork
Country Line Creek. Beginning at black oak Wiliiam Kimbroughs corner running
thence with his line west 14 chians to blackjack said Gooches corner, thence
his line south 61 chains to stake his old line, thence east 13 chains to stake
his corner, thence his line south 35 chains to blackjack on Sam Kellys line,
thence his line north 36 degrees east 44 chians to post oak his corner, thence
west 11 chains 50 links to post oak, thence north 45 chains by William Gooch,
Jr. line to ___ Budd_an corner, thence west
4 chains 50 links to red oak on the bank of the creek, thence up said
creek as it meanders to first station.
16. c. 1784 (p. 345) Between the State of North Carolina
and William Gooch, Jr. 300 acres in Caswell County on the waters of South Fork
of Country Line Creek. Beginning at a post oak Samuel Kellys corner and running
then with his line [north/south?] 75 degrees east 20 chains to black oak his
corner on John Graves line, thence with Graves line north 79 chains 50 links
crossing the creek to stake his corner, thence
with Yanceys line [west] 45 chians to white oak William Kimbroughs corner, thence his line south 26 chains to an
almond tree on the bank of the creek, thence down the creek as it meanders to a
small red oak on the bank, thence east 5 chains 50 links to red bud, thence
south 45 chains by William Gooch, Sr. land to post oak, thence east 11 chains
50 links to first station
17. December 26, 1786 (Caswell County North Carolina Marriage
Bonds 1778-1864)
Joshua
Carney married Lucy Miles and Lewis
Shappard was listed as bondsman or witness
NOTE – This is an
error in the book. The actual bond shows the bondsman was Edward Doyal NOT
Lewis Shapard.
18. c. 1787 (Deed Book D, p. 300) Between the State of
North Carolina and Alexander Kerr, 200 acres in Caswell County on waters of
Country Line Creek. Beginning at post oak on his own former line and running
west 160 poles to post oak, thence south 200 poles to pine, thence east 160
poles to stake on James Dickins line, thence north his line to said Kerrs own
line to the first station.
19. 1787 (Deed Book D, p. 344). Between the State of North
Carolina and John Rice 40 ½ acres land in Caswell County on waters of Country
Line Creek. Beginning at white oak Thomas Rices corner on George Foots line and
running with said Rices line south 68 chains to poplar said Rices corner on
Wadley Tates line, thence east 6 chains to stake and pointers, thence with John
Hays and John Williams line north 68 chains to black oak said Williams corner
on Foots line, thence with said Foots line east 6 chains to the first station.
20. 1789 (1789 Warren County tax list, North Carolina, OHS)
“Michael Nicholson”
listed in Warren County, NC, Six Pound District as having one black pole.
Note: Michael Nicholson
is not listed on the tax lists prior to this date.
21. April 16, 1789 (Warren County, North Carolina, Will Book 5,
p 860)
May
Court 1789. Moses Myrick to daughter Polly Myrick a gift of negros, furniture
and livestock. Witness Geo. Nicholson, Thomas Miller (jurat) and Michael Nicholson.
22. 1790 (1790 Warren County Tax List, North Carolina, OHS)
“Michael Nicholson”
listed in Warren County, NC, Six Pound District as having one female pole and
two black poles.
23. 1790 (Census, Warren County, North Carolina)
“Michael Nichols”
listed in Warren County, NC census as having 2 males 16 y/o or older, 1 female
16 y/o or older, no children and 7 slaves.
Note: “Nichols” seems to be an abbreviation
for Nicholson as there are no Nicholsons listed and the names of Nichols are
familiar Nicholson names. The above census very well could be Michael Nicholson
and his new bride Martha Paine.
24. c. 1790 (Deed Book H, p. 139) William Gooch, Sr, to son William Gooch Jr.
203 acres of land in Caswell County on waters of South Fork of Country Line
Creek. Beginning at a beech on the bank of said creek south side and running
thence south 290 poles to post oak and
pointers on William Gooch, sr. old line , thence west 123 poles to pointers his
old corner, thence north his old line joining William Gooch, Jr., line 244
poles to white oak on the branch of the creek, thence down the creek as it
meanders to the first station.
25. 1792 (Deed Book H, p. 285). William Brown to Alexander Kerr
20 acres land on waters of Stony Creek. Beginning on ash on branch running East
along Alexander Kerr former line 19 Ch to black oak corner of the original,
thence S 41°W30 Ch to pointers in old line, thence North along line bounded by
Charles Leath 22 Ch 40 L to beginning.
26. December 15, 1792 (North Carolina Estate Files, Caswell
County , Michael Nicholson)
I
promise to pay or cause to be paid unto Aaron Searrin, to his heirs or
assignees, the following sum of 12 pounds Virginia money on or before the 25th
of December 1793. Or the value thereof in North Carolina currency at the
general exchange when paid. As witness my hand and seal this 15th
day of December 1792. (signed) Michael Nicholson. Test: George Nicholson. (note
on back) January 21, 1794, I endorse the within note to George Nicholson for
value received of him. (signed ) Elizabeth “X” Shearin. Test: Charles
Nicholson. (Note on front) 1797 received of Mr. Lewis Sheppard payment in full
of the above bond (signed) Geo. Nicholson
Note:
Aaron Shearin was the son of John Shearin (d. 1794) of Warren County. George
Nicholson was married to James Paine’s daughter Polly.
27. January 24, 1793 (North Carolina Estate Files, Caswell County ,
Michael Nicholson)
Michael Nicholson
account with James Williamson: Jan. 24, 1793 – 41 lbs barr iron, 100 nails.
March 15: 100 nails, cutting knife, sugar, cup & plates, fabric. May 2:
1,500 nails, 100 nails, handsaw, broad chisel. May 11: white linen, thread,
needles, scissors, printed shawl, three boys hats. (note) Received the above
some of 8 pounds 12 shillings and 10 pence from Robert Paine in full of the
above amount September 19, 1796. (signed) James Wiliamson.
Note: Observe the large amount of iron and
nails purchased…they were doing a great deal of construction during this time.
Note: James Williamson married Susannah Paine
(April 9, 1779 – October 23, 1828) “d/o Major Paine of Paines Tavern”
28. September 24, 1793 (North Carolina Estate Files, Caswell
County , Michael Nicholson)
Michael Nicholson
account with William Lea. Sept 24, 1793 – sugar; Oct 18 – gallon of rum; Dec 20
– 4 yards cotton; 1794 March – gun lock, ¼ yard black silk; April 21- scissors;
June 23 – set of white plates, one dish, one glass; July 21 – one bushel salt,
Sept. 28- rum; Oct. 13 – for Mrs. Eastwood sundries; April 24 – sticks ?, rum;
May 6 – dollar lent; June 11 – paper, two yards linen, 5 yards oz__bungs,
sugar, thread, pepper, rum. June 27 – thread, knitting pins, 2 yards Durant,
hank silk, sugar; July 16 – paper pins, fish hooks, rum; July 25 – 2 quarts
wine
29. 1794 (p. 87) Nathan Rice and Sarah his wife of Caswell Co. to
Henry Popwatt (?) of Caswell Co., land and plantation on South branches of
County Line Creek, 300a. Beginning at blackjack on William Estes corner on
Walkers old line thence along line north 58 chains to a stake on Wadely Tates line, thence east along Tates line23 chains to post oak on
Tates corner, thence north along Tates line15 chains to chestnut, thence east
23 chains to an ash in the branch, thence south 73 chains to white oak in Eakes
line, then along Eakes line west 46 chains to first station.
30. 1794 (Deed Book H, p. 354) William Gooch, Sr, to John Payne,
Taylor, both of Caswell County for 550 pounds 200 acres of land on waters of
Country Line Creek. Beginning at two small post oaks by a path that runs south
18 chains to a red oak William Kimbroughs line, thence with his line [west] 39
chains and 16 links to a pine, thence south with his line 19 chains to a
hickory James Rices corner, thence west with his line 35 chains to Spanish oak,
thence north 37 chains to white oak bush, thence east with the widow Martins
line 74 chains 60 links to the first station.
31. 1794 (Deed Book H, p. 357). Between William Gooch, Sr. and
son Nathaniel Gooch 179 acres of land in Caswell County on waters of South Fork
of Country Line Creek. Beginning red oak by the creek and runs thence east 4
chains 50 links to redbud, thence south 45 chains to a post oak, thence west 15
chains to blackjack, thence north 28 chains 50 links to white oak, thence west
7 chains 75 links to ash in the fork of a branch, thence down the branch and crsses
the creek 6 chains 50 links to a hickory
on the bank, thence north 75 degrees west 42 chains 50 links to pine in Davis
Gooch line, thence with his line north 12 chains 50 links to blackjack his
corner, in William Kimbrough line, thence with his line east 54 chains 90 links
to black oak by the creek, thence down the creek as it meanders to the first
station.
32. 1794 (Deed Book H, pg. 389) Between John Rice and his son
Nathaniel Rice 200 acres of land, where he (Nathaniel) now lives being the
north side of the tract whereon I (John Rice) now live in Caswell County on the
waters of South Fork of Country Line Creek. Beginning at black oak by a path in
the original line running thence north along said line bounded for Alexander
Kerr 35 chains 49 links to a stake, thence along said line east 58 chains to
stake and white oak, thence along said line south 34 chains 49 links to
pointers, thence along a new dividing line west to the first station.
33. April 1794 (Caswell County Court Minutes, Family Search,
p 219)
Ordered
that Nathaniel Comer, Major Lea, John Lea (Capt.), John Lea (C.B.), Benjamin
Stephens, John Dobbin, Thomas Willson, James Willson, Richard Eskridge, Sr.,
John Johnston, Sr., Andrew Warwick, William McDaniel, Nicholas Delone, Lawrance
Vanhook, Thomas Stephens, Isaac Hodge, Samuel Hodge, Joshua Caney, Joseph Swann
be appointed a jury to view and lay off road the nearest and best way beginning
above Nathaniel Comers on road leading from Col. Adam Sanders to the Rid House
from thence by said Comers crossing the creek below M. Nicholsons leaving James Willsons on the north by Samuel
Johnstons to a new road lately cut out.
34. May 8, 1794 (Granville County Court Minutes, Family
Search, p 266)
William Shapard vs.
James Vaughan. Ordered that the testimony only of Binnone Hancock, Lewis Shapard and Thomas Shapard of the
plaintiffs witnesses shall be [allowed] against the defendant for this court –
but all the other summoned shall be allowed for every other court.
Note: William Shapard was Lewis’ father. This
is the earliest entry discoverd listing Lewis Shapard by name. (Census records
show him merely by dash mark).
35. July 30, 1794 (Caswell County Court Minutes, Family Search,
p 231)
In
obedience to an order of the worshipfull Court of Caswell ___ a jury appointed
to view and lay off a road beginning on the road leading from Col. Adam Sanders
to the Rid House. And being met and duly sworn do say that the said road begins
at or near where Nathaniel Comers Mill Pathe joins the old road leading as
foresaid. Thence by Blazes, south of said Comers to the Ford on Hico [Creek]
below Michael Nicholsons. Thence by
Blazes, south of James Willsons and north of Samuel Johnstons to Person County
line, given under our hands and seals this 18th day of July 1794
Ordered
that Nathaniel Comer be appointed overseer to open the new road leading from
Col. Adam Sanders to the Rid House to the Ford on Hico below Michael Nicholsons with a the
convenient hands to work thereon.
Note: Red House was a
tavern and Presbyterian Church that was painted red and located near Semora in
north east Caswell County.
Note: Robert Payne
held land prior to 1779 on Hico creek. James Wilsons 867 acre plantation was
neighbor to the north, John Johnston was to the east and Samuel Hodge was to
the west.
Note: A ford is a
shallow place in the river where one can walk across.
36. August 1, 1794 (North Carolina Estate Files, Caswell County ,
Michael Nicholson)
Michael Nicholson
account with Nicholas Delone: August 1, 1794 – wool cards, 50 nails, iron, handkerchief,
6 plates; Sept -2 yards lining, sugar, rum; Oct. – ½ bushel salt, sugar, one
pound of ginger, punch bowl, rum; Nov.- rum, sugar, iron, steel, sack bag, pot;
Dec - 50 nails, iron, rum, handkerchief, ½ yard of calico; 1795 January –
sugar; March – iron, 100 nails; April – 4 ½ yards calico, buckles, paper pins, handkerchief;
May – rum; June 29 – whiskey.
Note: Nicholas
Delone (b.c. 1750 d. c. 1808 in SC) Nicholas Delone and William Lea owned much
property around Leasburg. In 1788, the town around the courthouse at Leasburg
was to be developed and Lea and Delone laid off 100 acres adjacent to the
courthouse and 62 lots. As trustees of the town, lots were sold to merchants
and workmen as the town grew. In 1790 Nicholas Delone is listed in the Richmond
District and William Lea (multiple) is listed in the St. Laurence District. A
William Lea of CC sold to Major Wallis 60 acres on N. Hico in 1811. William Lea
(1747-Sept. 4, 1806) buried in Leasburg Community Cemetery. Married Caty Van
Hook. He made many land purchases at Cobbs Creek at Kilgore’s Branch. Leasburg
was named in honor of William Lea.
37. December 29, 1794 (Warren County, North Carolina, Will Book 8)
Michael
Nicholson of Caswell County to James Frame of Warren County, mortgage on a
negro to secure a debt of 37 pounds Virginia money to Allen Love of Brunswick
Co., Virginia.
38. 1795 (Deed Book K, p. 235). Richard Estes to James Yancy, 175
acres on waters of Country Line Creek. Beginnng at white oak the corner of old
survey, thence south 53 Ch 50 L to dogwood on bank of creek, thence down creek
as meanders 36 Ch 50 L to redbud on the bank, thence North 40 Ch to red and
white oak, thence west to beginning.
39. January 26, 1795 (Caswell County Court Minutes, Family Search,
p 238)
Ordered
that Michael Nicholson be appointed
overseer of the road from the Old Road above Nathaniel Comers to the ford of
Hico below said Nicholsons plantation with the following hands to work thereon,
to wit, John Dobbins, Samuel Hodge, Absolom Roberts, his own hands and
Nathaniel Comers after next April Court.
40. January 26, 1795 (Caswell County Court Minutes, Family Search,
p 239)
Ordered
that William Haynie be appointed overseer of the road from the ford of Hico
below Michael Nicholsons to Person
County line with the following hands, to wit, James Willson, Samuel Johnston,
John Johnston, Sr., John Johnston, Jr., Abner Willson, Johnston Willis and
Richard Eckridge, Sr. & Jr., to work thereon.
41. April 1795 (Caswell County Court Minutes, Family Search,
p 248)
Ordered
that the hands of Thomas Wilson, Abner Wilson and William Haynie work on the
road where Michael Nicholsons is
overseer, and that the hands of Nathaniel Comer continue to work where he is
overseer.
42. April 1795 (Caswell County North Carolina County Tax
List)
St. David District: Lewis Shepherd – no acres, 1 white
pole, no black poles
Note: According to the
Caswell County Court records, the tax lists were ordered to be received in
April of the year (see court records, family search page 246 for 1795). This is
the first know record of Lewis Shapard in Caswell County.
43. July 25 to August 18, 1795 (North Carolina
Estate Files, Caswell County , Michael Nicholson)
Michael Nicholson died
between July 25 and August 18 based on dates at which goods were purchased. He
appears to have been wealthy as referenced by the inventory of his estate of
January 1796: 9 negros (Pompy, Tom, Daniel, Sal, Ned, Sunney, Ginney, Jane,
Clarisee), 5 horses, 10 head of cattle, 10 sheep, 30 hogs, 8 geese, 8 ducks, 2
pigeons, 40 lbs cotton3 barrels of corn, 2 beds and bedsteads, 1 small bed and
bedstead, safe, chest, table, loom, old trunk, cotton wheel, slay and harness,
womans saddle, mans saddle, 2 pots, skillet, pane of pothooks, 4 hoes, 5 old
hoes, 2 axes, 5 knives & forks, 5 pewter plates, 2 pewter dishes, 3 earthen
dishes, 2 butter pots, churn, 2 pails, tub, 6 chairs, 3 reep hooks, 2 flat
irons, spice mortar, candle stick and snuffer, colander, hand saw, chisel, tea
pot, bible, 3 old books, 2 bread trays, 2 pair of cotton cards, pair of wool
cards, gun, 3 quart bottles, old box, bell, pair of saddle bags, 4 spoons, old
cask, padlock, scythe and cradle, 4 plow stacks, fodder, part of a stud horse
in South Hampton C___ Virginia, 3 small pewter basins, 2 iron wedges, tackle,
canister, knife box.
Note: Martha Nicholson paid for funeral
expenses for her husband in 1795, her additional expenses relating to his
estate in 1796 were an administration bond, B. Coen before sale, cash paid for
taking up a runaway negro, Pullum Williamson as auctioneer, making shoes, 1
side leather paid to midwife for a negro woman…
Note: Pullum Williamson in 1790 lived in
Richmond District.
Note: North Carolina Law for 1784 states that
the widow, upon her petition, was put in possession of 1/3 of the land her
husband owned at the time of his death (“widows dower”), and enough provisions
to support her and her minor children for a year. She was to receive a the same
portion a child did in the division of the personal property. Slaves were only
held by her for her lifetime, after which they returned to her husband’s other
heirs. If they had no children then a third of the estate went to the widow absolutely.
Note: Public sale of estate – To raise funds
for the support of the widow and children or to convert perishables into cash,
it was often necessary to conduct sales of the property under the surveillance
of the court. The administrator of the estate must first petition the court for
authority to sell specifically selected items. If approved, the court
authorizes a public auctioneer and an account is kept of what was sold, to whom
and for how much.
44. July 30, 1795 (Caswell County Court Minutes, Family
Search, p 259)
July Court, Thursday
July 30, 1795. The State vs. Samuel Paul- in debt, charged and plead not
guilty. The following Jury sworn to try the issue…Lewis Shephard…found defendant guilty and fined 50 shillings and
costs
William Moore vs.
Samuel Henderson – case. The following jury sworn to try the issue, to wit,…Lewis Sheppard.
Note: These are the first records of Lewis
Shapard appearing in the Caswell County Court records
45. August 19, 1795 (North Carolina Estate Files, Caswell County ,
Michael Nicholson)
Martha
Nicholson widow account with Nicholas Delone: August 19, sugar, coffee; Aug. 22
– quart and pint of rum by William Neely; Sept 1 – ½ bushel salt; Nov 19 – ½
bushel salt, comb; Nov. 25 – 12 needles, pair of N. needles; Dec. 27 - 2 yards linen, 2 yards calico, hankerchief;
1796 January 19 – thimble, ¼ yard of cambrick, 6 needles, thread; Feb 6 –
sugar, paper pins; Feb 12 – case of knives and forks, one bowl, sugar, pewter
basin; April 27 – 1 yard of muslin, paper pins, pair of N. needles; July 1 –
reep hook; August 23 – iron; Sept 2 – dollar lent; Sept 16 paid to Thomas
Burch; Oct 1 – by Berry Evans; November 17 – paid to Thomas Riggs.
46. November 16, 1795 (Family Search, North Carolina Estate Files,
Caswell County ,John Mallory)
Account of the sale of estate of
John Mallory decd. Lewis Shepperd purchased 5 bushels of wheat for $2.0.6.
Note:
1790
Tax List, John Mallery listed in St. David District. Caswell County deeds C
173; G 5; K 291; K 292: show that John Mallory lived on an acreage that crossed
Stony Creek. Neighbors included Joseph Carter, Robert Lackey both of whom
purchased items at his estate sale.
47. 1796 - 1808 (A Shapard family History)
Lewis Shapard served
on Jury Duty, etc., from 1796 - 1808
48. 1796 (Caswell County North Carolina County Tax List,
1777-1867, Family History Library, p. 324)
Richmond District: Lewis Sheppard
– no acres, 1 white pole, no black poles
Note:
Lewis
is not listed in the St. David District in 1796.
49. January 1796 (Caswell County Will Books 1777 - 1843)
Inventory of Michael
Nicholson by Martha Nicholson administrator.
Note: Michael
Nicholson died in July or August of 1795.
50. January 25, 1796 (Caswell County Court Minutes, Family
Search, p 268)
Ordered
that the administrator of the estate of Michael Nichols deceased be granted to Martha Nichols relict of said deceased,
she having entered into bond with Robert Payne, Esq., of Person County in the
sum of £1000 for the faithful performance thereof. Administrator qualified,
letters issued here accordingly.
(271)
Ordered that Samuel Hodge be appointed overseer of the road from the ford on
Hico near the plantation of the widow
Nichols to the old Ridge Road above Nathaniel Comers in the room of the
late Michael Nichols deceased with the following hands, to wit, hands of Absolom Roberts, John Dobbin, Thomas
Willson, Abner Willson, Berry Evans and the widow Nichols to work thereon.
(272)
Inventory of the estate of Michael
Nichols deceased was duly returned on oath by the administrator and ordered
recorded.
51. February 27, 1796 (Caswell County Will Books 1777 - 1843)
Sales estate of Michael
Nicholson by Martha Nicholson, administrator. Sales to: Martha Nicholson,
Thomas Johnston, Capt. Robert Paine, William Rainey; “6 head of sheep run away
before the day of sale; 3 barrels corn made use of in the family before day of
sale; 40 lbs cotton and 1 chisel lost; about 2000 lbs tobacco not sold; part in
a stud horse in Virginia no account of.” 27 Feb. 1796
Note: William Rainey
is listed in 1790 as living in the Richmond District. Robert Paine, Esq. listed
in St. James District. No listing of Thomas Johnston.
52. February 27, 1796 (North Carolina Estate Files, Caswell
County , Michael Nicholson)
Sale of
perishable property of the estate of Michael Nicholson deceased: Martha
Nicholson – 8 ducks, 8 geese, 18 small hogs, one sow, one pig, two sows and 11
young pigs, one cow and calf, one red cow and red heifer, one bundle cow and
red yearling, one cow and yearling, two white yearlings, 4 sheep, two bay
mares. Jordan Paine- one sorrel 3 years old. Robert Paine –one sorrel colt two
years old, one black horse. (signed) Martha Nicholson.
53. July 1796 (Shapard a Family History)
Martha Nicholson was appointed
guardian of her three daughters.
54. July 23, 1796 (Family Search, North Carolina Estate Files,
Caswell County , Michael Nicholson)
Account of the sale of the
estate of Michael Nicholson deceased. Martha Nicholson purchased 8 slaves:
Clarissee (negro girl) 20.1.0; Pompey (negro man) 113.5.0; Tom (negro man)
90.10.0; Sal (negro woman) 80.10.0; Ned (negro boy) 60.11.0; Surrey (negro boy)
40.13.0; Jenney (negro girl) 75.5.0; Jane (negro girl) 85.5.0.
Note: In 1800, Lewis
is listed as having 8 slaves! Note: Ned was sold to Kimbro in 1815.
Martha also purchased beadsteads, beds, house
safe, chistle, table, loom, trunk, cotton wheel, iron pots, skillet, pot hooks,
plough, axe, saddle, 5 knives & forks, pewter plates, pewter dishes, churn,
pails, washtub, mortar, flat irons, candle stick, snuffon, calendar, hand saw,
tea pot, 3 books, cotton card, wool card, 4 spoons, cask, padlock, knife box,
iron wedges, etc…
Note: These items
would have assimilated into the house of Lewis Shapard after their marriage.
55. July 26 1796 (Caswell County Court Minutes, Family
Search, p 282)
Ordered
that Martha Nicholson be appointed
guardian to the orphans of Michael Nicholson deceased, vis: Elizabeth Miller Nicholson, Polley Nicholson, Salley Payne Nicholson.
She having entered into bond with Robert Payne security in the sum of $2000 for
the faithful performance thereof.
(284)
The amount of the sale of the estate of Michael
Nicholson deceased was duly returned to the court by the administrator and
on motion ordered to be recorded.
56. Nov. 22, 1796 (Caswell County North Carolina Marriage
Bonds 1778-1864)
Robert Dixon married Jenny Brooks and Lewis Shapard was listed as witness.
Note: this was the
same date as Lewis’ marriage to Martha Paine. Also Brooks was the maiden name
of the wife of lewis’ brother, James Shepard, who married Francis
Brookes…relation?
57. November 22, 1796 (Caswell County Marriage Bonds)
Know all men by these presents
that we Lewis Sheppard and James Sheppard are held and firmly bound unto Sam’l
Ashe Govenor ___ in the just and full sum of five hundred pounds to be paid to
the said Samuel Ashe, Esquire and his successors in office and assigns, to
which payment is well and truly to be made we bind ourselves our heirs,
executors and administrators, jointly and separately and firmly by these
presents sealed with our seals and dated this 22nd day of November
1796.
The condition of the above
obligation is such that whereas the above bounden Lewis Sheppard hath obtained
a license to be joined in Holy matrimony with Martha Nicholson, if therefore
there shall be no lawful impediment why the said Lewis Sheppard should not be
joined with Martha Nicholson then the above obligation shall be void otherwise
to remain in full effect. Signed sealed etc. in the presence of Alex. Murphey.
(signed) Lewis Shapard and James Shapard.
Note: Martha was the
daughter of Robert Paine. Robert had much wealth and property. Robert Paine’s
father Dr. James Paine originally settled on six pound creek in what is now
Warren County, Nc, afterwards, he moved to a large 4000 acre estate about 4
miles south of Roxboro (in St. James District) on Flat River in 1767, and built
the first brick house in what became Person County. His sons were John, James, William
and Robert. All his sons migrated with him to person county except James who
stayed in Warren County. In Person County, they all attended Flat River
Primitive Baptist Church. Church records show that in July 1787 Capt. [Robert]
Paine” was on a committee to decide on a meeting house. Robert Paine joined the
church in July of 1791by baptism. His second wife Aggatha joined by letter in
1792. Robert’s son James Paine is listed as a member in 1813, before moving to
Giles County, Tennessee in 1814. Robert and his brother John established
“Payne’s Tavern” in 1775 which is located about 4 miles south of Roxboro, and
was the location of Person County’s first courthouse from 1791-1793. Capt.
Robert Paine (1748-1808) was a Capt. in the Rev. War (listed with title of
Capt. Robert Payne in 1785 October Court Minutes), Justice of Caswell County in
1786, State Senator from 1788-1790, Justice of Person County, Court Clerk of
Person Co. in 1793, and may have been a silver smith as he apprenticed numerous
boys in the trade (1782 court apprenticed to Robert Payne John S. Brown, age
12, and William Taylor ,age 17, to learn sliversmith and blacksmith).
Martha’s
Uncle, James Paine Esq. (1746-1808) was very active in Warren County, Nc.
Serving as Sheriff, Treasurer, Senator on 1790 and owning 1,500 acres and 12
slaves. He lived just north of Warrenton on the old Paine land on six pound
creek. He married Esther Walker. He lived next to Judge George Nicholson (d.
1818) who married his sister Polly Paine. James had a close relationship with
Mr. Nicholson, and it appears that he may have been the father of Michael
Nicholson, who married Martha Paine. James
Paine’s will lists heirs as, widow Esther, sons James, Thomas, William L. and
daughters Eliza (wife of Hasteen Poe), Sarah (wife of Joseph Hardaway), Polly (wife of George Nicholson),
Rebecca (wife of Jacob Poe), Esther
(married Lot Hazard) and Lucy (john Bilbo).
Judge
George Nicholson (d.1818) had brothers: Chrisman, Robert, Michael, Mary. George
first married ___Palmer and then Polly Paine. He had children: Robert, James,
George, Mildred, Lemuel, Carolina and Dr. John P. (Note; Michael is in their line: George’s father was
Michael (d. 1777)
Note:
Warren County had another line of Nicholson descended from a distant line of
George Nicholson. James Jr. (d. 1764) had children : Archibald, John Rebecca,
Urbane, James, Lucy, Davis and Nathaniel. Nathaniel had children: Harris,
Brittain, Alanson, Urbane ,Lucy, Polly, Nanacy , John. (Michael does not seem
to be in their line as a name)
58. December 9, 1796 (Family Search, North Carolina Estate Files,
Caswell County , Michael Nicholson)
Received of Lewis Shepard the
sum of nine pounds sixteen shillings and one pound ten shillings and three
pence it being in full of the above … (signed) William Lea
(Wm
Lea account of Michael Nicholson from Sept 24, 1793-July 25, 1795 for cotton,
knife, silk, scissors, plates, sundries, sugar, coffee, paper, quill,
handkerchief, fish hooks, wine…)
59. 1796 (?) (Family Search, North Carolina Estate Files,
Caswell County , Michael Nicholson)
Received of Lewis Shapard amount
in full of Michael Nicholson for the year 1795.
60. 1797 (Caswell County North Carolina County Tax List, 1777-1867,
Family History Library, p. 351)
Lewis Sheppard is
listed in Richmond District with 365 acres, one white pole and seven slaves.
61. 1797 (Deed Book K, p. 187). James Rice to Joesph Chandler,
Sr., 474 acres of land on branch of South Fork of Country Line Creek. Beginning
at pine S 80 Ch to white oak, thence East 43 Ch 50 L to post oak, thence North
25 Ch to two blackjacks, thence east by Goochs claim of land 23 Ch to a
hickory, thence North by Goochs and Kimbroughs claim of land 55 Ch to black oak
and hickory, thence West by vacant land 66 Ch 50 L to beginning.
62. 1797 (Family Search, North Carolina Estate Files, Caswell
County , Michael Nicholson)
1797 received of Mr. Lewis
Sheppard payment in full of the above bond – Geo. Nicholson.
(amount
was for 12 pounds Virginia or north Carolina currency owed from Michael
Nicholson debt from 1793)
63. January 1797 (Caswell County Court Minutes, Family
Search, p 307)
Robert Bruce vs.
Forbis Haralson. Lease. The following jury sworn, to wit, Thomas Jefferies,
William Lea, George Barker, James Currie, John Buchanan, John Dennis, William
P. Swift, Lewis Sheppard, Elisha
Rowark, William Brooks, John Penia and Lawrance Lea who find the defendant
guilty.
Ordered That Ambrose
Arnols be appointed constable in Richmond District, he having entered into bond
with William Lea and Lewis Sheppard
securities in the sum of two hundred and fifty pounds for faithful performance.
64. January 1797 (Caswell County Court Minutes, Family
Search, p 308)
Ann Greer vs. Elisha
Rowark. Lease. The following jury sworn, to wit, Thomas Jefferies, William Lea,
George Barker, James Currie, John Buchanan, James Yancey, William P. Swift,
Robert Kimbrough, Lewis Sheppard,
William Brooks, John Penia, Samuel Henderson who find for the defendant.
65. January 24, 1797 (Family Search, North Carolina Estate Files,
Caswell County , Michael Nicholson)
Received of Lewis Shepperd four
pounds nineteen shillings five pence ¼ in full of the within amount by me –
(signed) Nicholas Coile & James Lea
(from
account of Michael Nicholson of January 8, 1795 for blacksmith work, sundry
articles…some of the debt had been paid down with 4 bushels of corn)
66. January 26, 1797 (Family Search, North Carolina Estate Files,
Caswell County , Michael Nicholson)
Received of Lewis Shepard in
full of an ___ Hugh Dobson on the account of Michael Nicholson deceased the sum
of $40.0.8 3/6 also on Thomas Johnston $18.8.0 and interest 10 shillings of
Virginia money was paid by his wife. (signature)
67. April 1797 (Caswell County Court Minutes, Family
Search, p 313)
Ordered
that Lewis Sheppard be appointed
overseer of the road in the room of Samuel Hodge with the following hands, to
work thereon, Thomas Wilson, Absolom Roberts, John Dobbin, Abner Willson, Isaac
Hodge, Benjamin Stephens, William Stephens, Christophers Damerons hands and all
in the bounds of said overseer who is liable to work on road.
Note: See entry of January
25, 1796…Lewis is appointed to same area Michael Nicholson was overseer. They
both must have resided on Robert Paynes land..
68. May 20, 1797 (Family Search, North Carolina Estate Files,
Caswell County , Michael Nicholson)
Then received of Lewis
Shepard admins. of Michael Nicholson decd. The sum of three pounds five shillings and nine pence it
being in full of a judgment John Stafford against Shepard, I say resolved by me
– Williamson.
Note: 1790 tax list,
John Stafford in Richmond District.
69. July 1797 (Caswell County Court Minutes, Family
Search, p 326)
Ordered that Lewis Sheppard be appointed overseer of
the road from Samuel Johnstons field to Gravses road that leads from the Rid
house to the south fork of Country Line Creek, that he clear away across Reedy
Fork Creek at a convenient place above the old ford, if the proprietors of the
land is willing with Thomas Willson, John Dobbin, Abner Willson, Samuel Hodge,
Isaac Hodge, Benjamin Stephens, William Stephens, David Hodge, Christopher
Dameron, James Willson (Hico) and Samuel Johnston to work thereon.
70. July 14, 1797 (Family Search, North Carolina Estate Files,
Caswell County , Michael Nicholson)
This day received of
Lewis Sheppard in full the within amount received paid me – Thos. Johnston. (Michael
Nicholson debt)
71. August 30, 1797 (Caswell County North Carolina Marriage
Bonds 1778-1864)
Lewis’ brother, James Shapard
married Frances Brooks – Alex Murphy and Anne Smith were witnesses.
Note: Martha Paines
sister Sarah was married to Francis Brooks brother William Bird Brooks in 1796.
They would have introduced James to his future wife. Sarah (Paine) Brooks is
buried in the Brooks Cemetery in Giles County, Tennessee, southeast of Pulaski.
Headstone reads, “Sarah Brooks consort of Wm. B. Brooks born Feb 5, 1778 died
July __ 1835.” Many of the Paine family moved to Giles County.
Note: Francis Brooks’
father is Richard Brooks (c. 1730 – 1789) appears to have migrated from
Gloucester, Virginia to Caswell County in 1784. In 1788, he bought 420 acres in
Caswell County from George Baker (deed book E, p. 300). Richard is listed on
the 1790 tax list for St. Davids District. Another tract of 274 acres was sold
by his widow Ann and son W.B. Brooks in 1802 (deed book M. 306). William
Bird Brooks married Sarah Paine in Person County and migrated to Giles County,
TN. (This was Martha Paines sister. She and William migrated with James
Paine and Edmund Shelton (wife Polly Paine) to Giles Co. TN. William Bird
Brooks married Sarah Paine on February 2, 1796 in Person Co., John Paine was
witness. William Bird Brooks b. 1774.
William
B. Brooks was listed on Caswell County 1810 census: 1 m 26-15, 2m under 10, 2m
10-16, 4 f under 10, 1f 10-16, 1 f 26-45. 13 slaves. Thus he did not leave for
Tennessee until after 1810. He is on Giles Co. TN tax list in 1812.
Children
of James and Francis: Elizabeth (1801- June 20, 1872) m. Stephen Page (Sept.
18, 1802-March 26, 1893). They married in Caswell Co., on January 11, 1832.
(both buried in Brush Arbor Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Jerico,
Caswell County) He was a farmer owned 1,200 acres in 1850. Elizabeth was
illiterate. In 1850, her mother Frances was living at their house. Their
children: Permilia Frances, James Bently, Bedford Jackson, William W.,
Elizabeth S.
72. October 1797 (Caswell County Court Minutes, Family
Search, p 330)
A
deed from John Rice to Lewis Shepard
for four hundred acres of land was duly proved in open court by the oath of
William Gooch on of the subscribing witnesses and on motion ordered to be
registered.
73. October 4, 1797 (Caswell County Deed Book K, p. 109).
Between John Rice and Lewis Shapard both of Caswell County
for 231.6.8 (pounds) 400 acres of land on the waters of South Fork of Country
Line Creek. Beginning at a white oak James Rice old corner running with his
line thence north 83 chains 40 links to pine, thence west 53 chains 50 links by
vacant land to post oak, thence south 59 degrees east 16 chains to dogwood his
corner on the bank of Dry Fork, thence down the said fork as it meanders to
poplar on the bank of said fork, thence south 4 chains 50 links to a post Estes
corner, thence his line east 31 chains 20 links crossing Dry Fork to the first
station.
Note: Lewis Shapard held
land on the boarder of St. David’s District and Gloucester District in Caswell
County. From Land records it appears that the dividing line was a road:
present-day Badgett Sisters Parkway to Oak View Loop Road to Highway 62 through
Jericho and Anderson.
Names,
dates and districts:
James
Rice – Gloucester Dist. 1777, 1786
Richard
Martin - Gloucester Dist. 1786, 1790
William
Gooch - Gloucester Dist. 1786
Samuel
Kelley – Gloucester Dist. 1777, 1786
William
Jones - Gloucester Dist. 1777, 1786, 1790
David
Gooch - Gloucester Dist. 1790
Note:
in 1803 tax records George Stovall and Joseph Chandler are both listed in the
Gloucester District (neighbors to east of Lewis Shapard. 1804 George is in St.
David)
William
Slade - St. David 1786
Leonard
Brown - St. David 1777, 1786
William
Rice - St. David 1777, 1786
John
Rice - St. David 1790 (there
were two John Rices 1786: JR Sr. 640 a 3 slave; JR 500 a no slave. 1796 JR Sr.
440 a 2 slave; JR (SM) 400 a no slave.
Richard
Estes - St. David 1786
Alexander
Kerr - St. David 1777, 1786
74. November 5, 1797 (Shapard a Family History)
William Booker Shapard was born
in Caswell County, North Carolina. Son of Lewis and Martha
75. December 4, 1797 (Person County, Marriage Records)
John Moore married Mary Archer
Oglesby on December 4, 1797. Lewis Shapard and B. Douglas were
witnesses/bondsmen.
76. 1798 (Caswell County North Carolina County Tax List,
1777-1867, Family History Library, p. 369)
Lewis
Shepperd is listed in the Richmond District with 765 acres, one white pole and
6 black poles.
Note:
The
765 acres accounts for his 365 acres in the Richmond District (he leased the
land of the late Michael Nicholson, from Robert Paine) and the 400 acres in St.
David’s District bought of John Rice. By this account it appears that his
residence in 1798 was in Richmond District.
Note:
“James Shepard”
is listed in the St. David District in 1798 with no acres, one white pole and
one black pole and 2 ¾ stud horses (see Tax List for St. David District Caswell
County page 378). Anderson Williams
was in St. Davids District with 1 white pole and 3 black ploes, no land and no
stud horses.
77. 1798 (Deed Book K, p. 209).
Between Luke
Pendergrast and William Haney both of Caswell County for 25 pounds 100 acres of
land on the waters of County Line Creek. Beginning at old blackjack in line of
William Jones and running thence south 40 chains partly on the line of Clifton
Allen to dogwood on the line of said Allen, thence west 25 chains to red oak
sapling, thence north 40 chains to post oak in the line of William Jones,
thence east on his line 25 chains to the beginning.
78. 1798 (Deed Book K, p. 259)
Luke Pendergrast to
William F. Booker 300 acres of land lying and being in Caswell County on the
waters of South Country Line Creek. Beginning at dogwood Heanys corner in the
line of Clifton Allen, thence west 5
chains to red oak sapling Heaneys corner, thence north 40 chains to post oak in
the line of William Jones, Heaneys corner, thence west 21 chains to stake,
thence south with Rices line 33 chains to black oak, thence east with Browns
line 9chains and 50 links to stake, then south his line 30 chains 50 links to
blackjack, then east54 chains 50 links to blackjack, thence north Anstons line
16 chains 50 links to black oak, then east with his line 5 chains to a
blackjack, thence north to the first station.
79. January 16, 1798 (Family Search, North Carolina Estate Files,
Caswell County , John Rice, p. 338, #574)
Account of sales of the estate
of John Rice late of Caswell County decd.
James
Shepperd purchased a pewter dish for 0.16.0; Lewis Shepperd purchased one small
dish for 0.7.0; Lewis shepperd purchased one small bason for 1.6.0; Lewis
Shepperd purchased one fork & ladle for 0.11.6; James Shepperd purchased
one dutch oven for 0.5.0; Lewis Shepperd purchased one butter pot for 0.10.6;
James Shepperd purchased one pepper box and grater for 0.2.0; James Shepperd
purchased one flax wheel; Lewis Shepperd purchased water pail for 0.8.0 and
another for 0.4.0; Booker Shepperd purchased one claw hammer for 0.4.0; James
Shepperd purchased one wagon for 16.0.0; James Shepperd purchased one scythe
blade for 0.7.0; James Shepperd purchased one stock lock for 0.2.6; (Sales made
by Lewis Sheppard, Booker Sheppard, James Sheppard, Anderson Williams (spoon,
basin, butter pot, barrel, plow, churn), Anne Brooks…William Kimbrough,
Booker Sheppard, james yancy, William B. Brooks (feather bed…)
80. January 26, 1798 (Caswell County Court Minutes, Family
Search, p 342)
Ordered. On petition
filed, that the road leading from Person County Line near Samuel Johnstons
plantation, crossing North Hico at Robert Paines plantation, thence across the
Reedy Fork near Nathaniel Comers and into Graves Road be and the same is
discontinued and __ to all interests and purposes as if such road had never
been ordered.
Note: see October 1798, appears road was
reestablished.
81. March 10, 1798 (Family Search, North Carolina Estate Files,
Caswell County , Michael Nicholson)
Received of Lewis Shapard in
full of the within amount by me – Samuel Neeley. (Michael Nicholson debt)
Note: 1790 Tax list,
Samuel Neely in St. James District.
82. April 1798 (Caswell County Court Minutes, Family
Search, p 347)
Ordered
that Gabriel Lea, Archibald Murphy and Samuel Johnston be appointed
commissioners to settle the amounts of Lewis
Sheppard administer in right of his wife with the estate of Michael
Nicholson deceased and report their proceedings to the next court.
83. July 1798 (Caswell County Court Minutes, Family
Search, p 355)
Ordered
that the sheriff summon the following persons to attend our next as jurors, to
wit, St. Davids District…James Shapard, William Brooks…
84. July 1798 (Caswell County Court Minutes, Family
Search, p 358)
James
Colgahoon vs. John Price. Debt. The following jury sworn, to wit, …Lewis Shepard…
85. July 1798 (Caswell County Court Minutes, Family
Search, p 359)
Ordered
that Gabriel Lea, Archibald Murphy and Samuel Johnston be appointed
commissioners to audit and settle the amounts of Lewis Shepard administrator in
right of his wife of Michael Nicholson deceased and report thereon to our next
court.
86. October 1798 (Caswell County Court Minutes, Family
Search, p 366)
Ordered
that Samuel Johnston esq., be appointed overseer of the road from Person County
Line to Stephens road across Hico and reedy Fork to be worked by the hands of
William Goodon, John Doblin, Nathaniel Comers and the hands at Captain Robert Paynes quarter.
Note: This is same
area that Michael Nicholson and Lewis Shapard were overseer.
87. October 1798 (Caswell County Court Minutes, Family
Search, p 365)
Ordered
that the following persons be appointed a jury to view the road from a branch
that crosses said road between Thomas Johnstons and Robert Shyes to the old
Caswell Road, to wit, Nathan Williams, Henry Davis, Lewis Sheppard, John Widdin, Thomas Simmons, William Brown,
Bartlett Estridge, Robert Shy__, Robert Thompson, Thomas Kindrick, John ___,
David Henslee, Henry Williams and John Henslee and report to our next court.
88. October 1798 (Caswell County Court Minutes, Family
Search, p 368)
Ordered
that Samuel Johnston, Gabriel Lea, Thomas Jefferies, William Rainey and Col.
Adam Sanders or any three of them be appointed commissioners to audit and
settle the accounts between Lewis
Shephard in right of his wife, guardian for the orphans of Michael
Nicholson deceased and ___ amount of the estate of the said deceased and report
to our next court.
89. October 1798 (Caswell County Court Minutes, Family
Search, p 370)
No.
33. Jesse Carter vs. Lewis Shaphard. Case. (jury list)…who find a verdict for
plaintiff for £46.5.2 and costs.
Note: Jesse Carter
was a very wealthy store owner of Caswell County. He was one of the first to
own land at Caswell Court House. He owned land on Reedy Fork, Rattlesnake
Creek, Country Line Creek and land in Virginia. In 1801 he was a Caswell County
Justice. In 1802 he was one of the initial trustees of the Caswell Academy
(school established at the courthouse). He died in Caswell Co. in 1815. He
married Nancy Payne
in 1793 and married her sister Elizabeth Payne in 1804. It does not appear that
these Paynes were directly related to Martha Paine.
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