Ezekiel East 1773 - 1855
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Ezekiel East(1773-1855)
Father: Thomas East (1740-1797) Mother: Obedience (1749-1805)
Siblings:
Thomas (1773-1850) Isaac (1776-1830) Sally (1777-1805) William (1779-18xx) Joseph (1781-1860) John (1785-18xx) Elizabeth (1790-18xx)
Born: 1773 Died: 1855
Married: Elizabeth Worsham 8 Nov 1797 Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Children:
Sarah (1798-1891) Obedience (1801-186x) Agnes (1802-186x) xxxxx (1805-18xx) John Wesley (1810-1877) Elizabeth (1814-185x) Thomas P (1816-1865) Ezekiel (1817-1891) Henry (1817-188x) Permelia (1825-18xx)
Married: Mary Angel Thurman 19 July 1841 Pittsylvania County, Virginia
1773: Ezekiel was born the second son to Thomas and Obedience in Campbell County. Date of birth was determined from various census records. At the time of his birth his father owned land in Campbell County adjacent to Seneca Creek. Ezekiel is a biblical name from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The second son was per naming pattern named after his maternal grandfather. No one with the first name Ezekiel ----- was determined. Other East in this time period with the first name Ezekiel were born 1752 in Goochland County and 1772 Buckingham County.
30 January 1796: Campbell County. Ezekiel East was surety and witness with brother or father (Thomas) at marriage of his sister Sally East to Richard Hazelwood.
July 19, 1796: Pittsylvania County. Nathan Glenn administrator of Thomas Roby deceased (Plaintiff) against Henry Worsham and Ezekiel East (Defendant) The defendants being summoned and not appearing although solemnly called the plaintiff by his attorney produced the said defendants note of hand for one pound fourteen shillings, judgment is therefore granted him against the said defendants for the same with legal interest thereon from the fifth day of February 1796 till payment with costs 2 dollars and 80 cents. Pittsylvania Court Orders Defendant Book 8 page 233
1797: Pittsylvania County. Thomas East (Ezekiel's father) died. Buried in Altavista Plantation, Pittsylvania County. Report of D.A.R. Senate Document 99, 86th Congress, 2nd Session
17 July 1797: Pittsylvania County. The administration of the estates of Thomas East deceased is granted to Obedience East, who made oath awarding to said and with Henry Worsham and Thomas East her securities which into bond according to law and acknowledged the same. John Ward, Owen West, John Turner, and John West or any three of them being first sworn as the law enacts appointed to appraise the estate of the said deceased and return an inventory thereof here to the court. Pittsylvania Judgments, Book 8, page 357.
8 November 1797: Pittsylvania County. Ezekiel East married Elizabeth (Betsey) Worsham by Reverent James Kenney. Marriage Bonds and Ministers Returns of Pittsylvania, County, Virginia 1767-1805 p.29 compiled by Catherine Lindsay Knorr 1956.
1798: Pittsylvania County. Sarah or Sally was born. She was named after her Aunts Sally East and Sally Worsham.
1 Sept 1798: Pittsylvania County. In obedience to an order of the worshipful court of Pittsylvania County bearing date October Court 1797 appointing of us the subscribers for to lay off and will unto Obedience East widow of Thomas East deceased her dower or third part of her late husband Thomas East land and also her thirds of his personal estate and the residue of his land and personal estate to divide amongst his legatees. We have this day met and laid off and allotted unto the said Obedience East 114 acres of land it being the third part of her late husband Thomas East 's land agreeable to a plot hereto annexed and have also allotted unto the said Obedience East fifty three pounds eleven shillings and four pence current money it being the thirds of her husband's personal estate agreeable to the said of the estate and the residue of his land and personal estate we have divided among the legatees as follows: To Thomas East 24 acres of land No. 8 and the sum of 13 pounds 7 shillings and 10 pence current money. Agreeable to the said. To Ezekiel East 18 acres of land No. 6 and also 13 pounds 7 shillings and 10 pence current money. To Isaac 36 acres of land No. 2 and also 13 pounds 7 shillings and 10 pence current money. Also unto Salley Hazelwood 21 acres of land No. 11 a1so 13 pounds 7 shillings and 10 pence current money. Also unto William East 19 acres of land No 5 and 13 pounds 7 shillings and 10 pence current money. Also unto Joseph East 25 acres of land No. 3 and 13 pounds 7 shillings and 10 pence current money. Also John East 18 acres of land No. 7 and 13 pounds 7 shillings and 10 pence current money. Also to Elizabeth East 67 acres of land No. 1 also 13 pounds 7 shillings and 10 pence current money. Given under our hands this the first day of September 1798. Signed Joshua Stone, Ben Lankford and John Ward junior. At a court held for Pittsylvania County October the 15th 1798. This division of the lands and personal estate of Thomas East deceased was returned ordered that the same be recorded. Teste Will Tunstall Pittsylvania County Account Current Book 3 page 38/39
2 May 1799: Pittsylvania County. James Wood, Esquire, Governor of the commonwealth of Virginia, to all to whom these presents shall come greeting: Know ye that by virtue of a land office treasury warrant number fifteen thousand four hundred and seventy two issued the fourteenth day of April one thousand seven hundred and eighty three there is granted by the said commonwealth unto Ezekiel East a certain tract of parcel of land containing three quarters of an acre by survey bearing date the first day of September one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight. Lying and being in the County of Pittsylvania between the lands of Thomas East deceased and John Brown. It being an Island in Staunton River and bounds as followeth to wit Beginning at a willow and sycamore standing on the lower and of the said Island, thence running up the north side of said Island as the river meanders to a large rock on the upper end thereof thence running down on the south side of the said Island as the river meanders to the beginning. With it's appurtenances, to have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land with its appurtenance to the said Ezekiel East and his heirs forever. In witness whereof the said James Wood Esquire Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, hath hereunto seal his hand and caused the lesser seal of the said Commonwealth to be affixed at Richmond, on the second day of May in the year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine and of the commonwealth the twenty third. Signed 2 May 1799. Land Grant 41 page 211
1801: Pittsylvania County. Obedience was born. Obedience named after her paternal grandmother, Obedience.
10 July 1801: Pittsylvania County. This indenture made this tenth day of July one thousand eight hundred and one between Obedience East of Pittsylvania County of the one part and Ezekiel East. Witness for and in consideration of the sum of fifty pounds good money of Virginia to her the said Obedience East in hand paid the receipt where of the said Obedience East doth hereby acknowledge herself satisfied hath given bargain, granted and confirm unto the said Ezekiel East on certain tract or parcel of land containing by late survey bearing date the 5th of May one thousand eight hundred and one. One hundred and sixty acres by the same more or less and lying and being in Pittsylvania county on the branches of Staunton River and bounded as followeth to wit. Beginning at Ezekiel and William East Corner hickory near a cold branch thence new lines south seventeen degrees east eighty poles to the said branch and up the same as it meanders one hundred and forty six poles to a pine thence S11E one hundred and sixteen poles is a small pine. S44E seventy-eight poles to a black oak in Owen West's line and along the same S35W forty-four poles to a red oak and pine. S50W ninety-eight poles to a pine on the road thence East of East's new pattern N79W one hundred and forty poles is pointer. N35W fifty two poles is a pine N16W forty four poles to a red oak in Patey's former line now Ward's and along the same N68E forty four poles to a pine N30E one hundred and sixty poles to a pine N5W 50 poles to Dillard's old corner beach on Staunton River thence along Dillard's old former line S47E fifty poles to a red oak and N38E one hundred and twelve poles to the beginning to have and to hold the land and premises there unto belonging to the only proper use and behalf of heir the said Ezekiel East his heirs or assignees forever and the said Obedience East doth warrant and defend the said land from the right title or titles claim or claims of any person or persons whatsoever to the date of these presents and the said O. East doth hereby agree if need should require hereafter to make such of the deed or act of conveyance as may be judged reasonable or necessary for the quiet and peaceable enjoyment of the said tract or parcel of land is the said Ezekiel East his heirs or assignees forever in witness whereof the said Obedience East hath hereunto set her hand and seal. Witness Samuel Armstead, Samuel Stone, Rueben G Dews, and Benjamin Jones Jr. Signed, sealed and delivered Obedience East Grantee Book 12 Page 364 Deeds, Trust Deeds, Liens, Pittsylvania County Recorded September 21, 1801
1800 Pittsylvania County. Census of Pittsylvania County destroyed during War of 1812.
16 July 1801: Pittsylvania County. This indenture made this sixteenth day of July in the year of our lord Christ 1801 between Ezekiel East of the county of Pittsylvania and Samuel Armstead of Campbell County of the other part. Witness that the said Ezekiel East of the county of Pittsylvania in order to secure the payment of a debt due by said East his security to Samuel Pannell of Campbell County amounting to between forty-two and fifty pounds together with cost and interest thereon till payment and in consideration of one dollar to him the said East in hand paid by the said Samuel Armstead at of before the sealing and deliver of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged he the said Ezekiel East hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant bargain and sell unto the said Samuel Armstead a certain tract of parcel of land laying and being in Pittsylvania county on the waters of Staunton River containing by deed from Obedience East to said Ezekiel East one hundred and sixty acres more or less which land said Ezekiel East bought of Obedience East and is adjoining the lands of Thomas East, William East said Ezekiel East, Owen West, John Ward and others and is part of the survey which Obedience East took up a few years ago all the reversion and reversions , remains and remainders yearly and other rents also all the estate right title interest and properly of home the said Ezekiel East in to or out of the said lands tenements and premises to have and to hold the said one hundred and sixty acres of land more or less is above described unto the said Samuel Armstead his heirs executors of assignees forever upon trust never the less the said Samuel Armstead shall as soon as convenient after 1st day of February eighteen hundred and two and after giving ten days notice in public newspaper mentioning the sale and place of sale in the nearest public printing office to the said land proceed to sell same to...... Grantee Book 12 Page 364 Deeds, Trust Deeds, Liens, Pittsylvania County Recorded September 21, 1801
1802: Pittsylvania County. Agnes was born. Agnes named after her maternal grandmother Agnes Kelly.
1802: Pittsylvania County. Property tax list. Ezekiel East whites over 16..1, tax $0.12.
4 June 1802: Pittsylvania County. We Samuel Armstead and Samuel Pannell both of the county of Campbell and state of Virginia do hereby release unto Ezekiel East of Pittsylvania and said state to his heirs and assignees forward all this rights, title, interest and claims which we now have or ever had in to or on a certain tract or parcel of land lying in said Pittsylvania nearest survey which said land is as convey to by deed of trust to said Samuel Armstead and recorded in said Pittsylvania county the payment of debt ___ by said East to said Pannell debt is fully paid off and discharged and the said East is hear by forever assigned as witness our hands and seal this 4 day of June 1802. At a court held for Pittsylvania County the 15 day July 1805. This released granted Samuel Armstead and Samuel Pannell to Ezekiel East was presented into court and acknowledged by the said Samuel Pannell to the party thereof ___ his ___ and deed and by the court ordered to be recorded as to him. Grantee Book 14 Page 363 Deeds, Trust Deeds, Liens, Pittsylvania County Recorded 15 July 1805
November 16, 1802: Pittsylvania County. William Brown and Company assignee of John Turner (Plaintiff) against Henry Worsham, Ezekiel East, and William Worsham (Defendant). It appearing to the court from the oath of John Shelton that the defendants Henry Worsham and William Worsham have had ten days previous notice of this motion and they not appearing although solemnly called on the motions of the plaintiff by his attorney it is considered by the court that the plaintiffs may have execution against the said defendants Worshams for the sum of twenty one pounds seven shillings the penalty of the said bond together with their costs by them about their motion in the behalf expenses and the said defendants on mercy. But this judgment is to be discharged by the payment of ten pounds thirteen shillings and six pence with interest thereon at six per centum per annum from the sixteenth day of July 1802 till payment and the costs and this judgment is to have credit for thirteen dollars paid the sheriff the 20th day of September 1802. Pittsylvania Court Orders Defendant Book 10 page 284 Note: Henry and William Worsham are brothers, both are brother-in-law to Ezekiel.
1805: Pittsylvania County. Wesley (?) was born.
1805: Mother Obedience dies.
1805: Pittsylvania County. Property tax list. Ezekiel East.
2 April 1805: Pittsylvania County. This indenture made this 2nd day of April one thousand eight hundred and five between the legatees of Obedience East deceased of Pittsylvania County of the one party and Thomas East of the said County. Witness that for and in consideration of the sum of Eighteen pounds good money of Virginia to them the said legatees in hand paid the receipt where of they so acknowledge themselves fully satisfied have given bargain and sale and delivers and by these presents doth give bargain sell and deliver unto Thomas East his heirs or assignees one certain tract of parcel of land containing by a sale survey one hundred acres and bounded as followeth so with beginning at point in fork of a tract adjoining Ezekiel East's land thence new line north seventy eight degrees east 134 poles to a red oak in William East's line and along the same north 9 degrees west 36 poles to pointer in Dillard's old former line now East's and along the same north 29 degrees west 70 poles to a red oak west 24 poles to two pines north 47 degree west 58 poles to a red oak and white oak south 38 degrees west 62 poles to Ezekiel and William East's corner hickory near the said branch and up the same as it meanders 146 poles to the beginning. To have and to hold the said land and premises there unto belonging to him the said Thomas East his heirs or assignees forever. In Witness where of we have here unto sign our hands this debt above written. Witness James Broyhill, Rebecca Broyhill, and John Broyhill. Signed: Ezekiel East, Richard Hazelwood, Isaac East, Joseph East, and William East Grantor/Grantee Book 14 Page 488 Deeds, Trust Deeds, Liens, Pittsylvania County Recorded 16 Dec 1805
19 October 1805: Pittsylvania County. This indenture made this 19th of October one thousand eight hundred and five between Thomas and Mildred East his wife of Pittsylvania County of the one party and Ezekiel East of the same of the other party. Witness that for and in consideration of the sum of twenty five pound good money of Virginia to him the said Thomas and Mildred East in hand paid ___ receipt whereof they do acknowledge themselves fully satisfied have given bargain and sold and delivered and by these presents doth give grant and confirm unto Ezekiel East one certain tract or lot of land containing twenty four acres. Bounders follows So with beginning at a red oak on the bank of Staunton River in Pittsylvania hence S50E 78 poles to a red oak in Dillard's old line now East and along the same S30W 60 poles to a red oak north forty seven degrees west 50 poles to a red oak on Staunton River and down the same N47W meanders 60 poles to the beginning, to have and to hold the said land promise thereunto belonging to him the said Ezekiel East and to his heirs or assignees forever and we the said Thomas and Mildred East do warrant and defend the said land from the claim or claims of any person or persons whatsoever to the only proper use and benefit of him the said Ezekiel East his heirs or assignees forever. In witness whereof we have hereunto sealed our hands this above date. Witness: James Broyhill. John Broyhill. Rebecca Broyhill Signed: Thomas East and Mildred East Grantor/Grantee Book 14 Page 494 Deeds, Trust Deeds, Liens, Pittsylvania County Recorded 16 Dec 1805
1806: Pittsylvania County. Property tax list. Ezekiel East.
February 20, 1809. Pittsylvania County. This indenture made the 10th day of __ in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sex between Thomas East of Pittsylvania County of the one part and James Brown of Campbell County of the other part. Witness that said Thomas East in order to secure the payment of the following debt viz. the sum of twenty eight pounds nine shillings for bond bearing date the second day of May one thousand eight hundred and six and given on demand to John Brown of Campbell County and in consideration of the sum of one dollar to him in hand paid by the said James Brown at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt where of is hereby acknowledged. The said Thomas East hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant bargain sell unto the said James Brown all his lands lying in Pittsylvania County on Staunton River near East's ferry containing one hundred and twenty five acres and bound as follows: to wit beginning at a sycamore on the river E35 then 2 poles to a red oak S38W 57 poles to Ezekiel and William East corner hickory over a branch thence up the same as it meanders 146 poles to a pine in the fork there of N78E 136 poles to a red oak N9W 56 poles to pointers N23W 70 poles to a red oak N32W 212 poles to a locust in the river thence up the same as it meanders to the first station and reversion and reversions , remainder and remainders and of every part and parcel thereof and also all rights , title , interest to trust property claim and remainder herein defend and upon in against him the said Thomas East interest of what so every _ and promises to have and to hold the said one hundred and twenty five acres of land herein before mentioned to be hereby granted with their and any of their appurtenances unto the said James Brown his heirs executors administrators and assignees forever upon trust nevertheless that the said James Brown shall as soon as conveniently be can (after having advertised the time and place of sale of the land before mentioned in some publish newspaper published nearest to the residence of the said Thomas East proceed to sell the land to the highest bidder for the best price that can be obtained and out of the money arising from the sale in the first place to pay and satisfy all reasonable charges attending such sale and then the debts above mentioned and the residue of the money arising from such sale as aforesaid to the use of the said Thomas East his executors administrators assignees as to such person or persons as he by writing shall appoint and in default of such appointment to such person or persons as would be there to entitled by virtue of the indenture for distribution of interest estates. No withstanding of the said Thomas East should pay or cause to be paid unto John Brown Senior the above mentioned sum of twenty-eight pounds nine shillings on or by the twenty-fifth day of December 1808 then the above trust deed to be void or else remain in full force and virtue. In witness whereof we the parties have hereunto set our hands and affixed our seals the day and year first above mentioned. Test; Joseph West, Thomas East, James Brown, and Edward Bybe Grantor Book 16 Page 11 Deeds, Trust Deeds, Liens, Pittsylvania County Recorded December 25, 1808
14 June 1809: Pittsylvania County. This indenture made this fourteenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nine between Ezekiel East of Pittsylvania County of the one part and William J Harvey of Campbell County of the other part. Witness that the said Ezekiel East in order to secure the payment of seventeen pounds seven shillings Virginia currency with legal interest from the twenty fourth day of August eighteen hundred and seven (date of bond), to Davis Harvey and company in consideration of the sum of one dollar to him in hand paid by the said William J. Harvey at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents. The receipt where of is hereby acknowledged. He the said Ezekiel East hath granted bargained and sealed by these presents doth grant bargain and sell unto the said William J Harvey all that tact or parcel of land whereas Benjamin Bybe now lives containing about three hundred acres be the same more or less bounded by Thomas East, William East, and Owen West, John Ward Jr., Ruben Hubbard and Staunton River with the all and singular apportions reversion, reversions remainder and remainders yearly and other rents issues and profits and of every part and parcel thereof and also all the estates right , title in trust property ___ and occurred whatsoever both at law and equity of him the said Ezekiel East in to or out of the said land ___ ___ ___ and premiums. To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land aforesaid to be hereby granted with their ___ every of their appendices to the said William J Harvey his heirs executors, administrators, assignees give forever upon trust. ___ ___ that the said William J Harvey shall as soon as conveniently he can after the first day of May eighteen Hundred and eleven after having advertised three times and place of sale to the land aforesaid mentioned is same parcel in news paper published nearest the residence of the said Ezekiel East proceed to sell the same and as so much thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy the above mentioned debt with interest and all ___ attending such sales beginning at such part of the land as the said Ezekiel East shall create and ___ of such direction at any place said William J Harvey may prefer to the highest bidder or the best price that can be obtained in ready money and amount of from the sale in the first place to pay and satisfy all reasonable charges according such sale and satisfy the debt the above mentioned with the residue of the monies arising from such sale as aforesaid to the use of the said Ezekiel East his executors, administrators, or assignees or such person or persons as he by writing ___ hand shall appoint and default of such appointment to person or persons as would be thereto untitled by virtue of the statue for the tubution of interest estates. In witness whereof the parties have herein set their hands and affix to their seal the day and year first above written: Signed in the presence of William C McAtlister, Christopher Robertson, Joseph Robertson, and Thomas Edds. Sealed Ezekiel East, William J Harvey Grantor Book 17 Page 82 Deeds, Trust Deeds, Liens, Pittsylvania County Recorded May 21, 1810...
15 July 1809: Pittsylvania County. This indenture made and confirmed this 15th day of July one thousand eight hundred and nine between Ezekiel East of Pittsylvania County of the one party and John East his brother of the other party. Witness that for in consideration of the sum of twenty five pounds good and lawful money of Virginia to him the said John East in hand paid the receipt whereof he the said John doth acknowledge himself fully satisfied he the said John has this day bargained sold and delivered unto Ezekiel East and the lawful heirs of his body forever one certain lot of land lying and being in the said county of Pittsylvania on the south bank of Staunton River and containing eighteen acres more or less it being the 7th in the arrangement of lots in the land division of Thomas East deceased and I the said John East do warrant and defend the same from the claim of any persons whatsoever to this date witness my hand and seal this day above mentioned. Witness: John Washham, William Washham Signed: John East Recorded 15th day of January 1810. Grantor/Grantee Book 17 Page 22 Deeds, Trust Deeds, Liens, Pittsylvania County Recorded 15 Jan 1810
1810 Pittsylvania County. Census of Pittsylvania County destroyed during War of 1812.
1810: Pittsylvania County. Ezekiel noted in tax list 1-0-0.
1810: Campbell County. Ezekiel noted in property tax list $0.31. Thomas Robinson Tax Book.
5 May 1810: Pittsylvania County. John Wesley was born. John named after his paternal uncle John East.
April 15, 1811. Pittsylvania County. This indenture made this 10th day of March in the year of Lord one thousand eight hundred and ten between Thomas East and Mildred East his wife of Pittsylvania County of the first part and John Brown Senior of Campbell County of the other part. Witness that the said Thomas East and Mildred his wife in consideration of fifty eight pounds current money of Virginia to them in hand paid by the said John Brown Senior at or before the sealing delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have bargained and sold and by these present ado and each of them doth bargain and sell unto the said John Brown Senior his heirs and assignees a certain tract or parcel of land lying in the county of Pittsylvania near East's Ferry containing by estimation one hundred and twenty five acres be the same more of less bounded as follows to wit beginning at a sycamore on Staunton River S35E 142 poles to a red oak S38W 62 poles to Ezekiel East's corner hickory on a branch then up the said branch as it meanders 146 poles to a pine in the fork thereof N78E 134 poles to a red oak N9W 56 poles to a pointers N23W 70 poles to a red oak N32W 212 poles to a locust on the river thence up the same as meanders to the first station together with all and singular advantages monuments here ___ appurtenances whatsoever to the said tract of land belonging or appertaining and the reversion and reversions remainder and reminders, yearly and other rents, issues and issues profits thereof_____ ______ (remainder of document is too light to read) Grantor Book 17 Page 267 Deeds, Trust Deeds, Liens, Pittsylvania County Recorded April 15, 1811
14 September 1811: Pittsylvania County. This indenture made this fourteenth day of September in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and eleven between Ezekiel East and Betsey his wife of Pittsylvania County of the one part and William J Harvey of Campbell County of the other part as trustee of Ezekiel for the purpose of securing a debt owe Davis Harvey and company of the one part and John Hunt of Pittsylvania County of the other part, witness that the said Ezekiel East and Betsy his wife and William Harvey a trustee and in consideration of the sum of five hundred dollars to them in hand paid by the said John Hunt at or before the date of sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged having bargained and sold and by these proceeds do and each of them, both bargain and sell unto the said John Hunt his heirs and assigned a certain tract or parcel of land laying on the Staunton River in the County of Pittsylvania and bounded by the follows: Beginning at Joseph East former corner Sycamore on Staunton River thence along his line S25°E 412 poles to a red oak thence S28°W 52 poles to William East corner hickory thence along John Brown's line a branch and up the same as it meanders to the fork thence S18°E 116 poles to a pine thence S44°S 78 poles to a pine thence S35°W 44 poles to a red oak and pine thence S50°W 98 poles to a pine thence N79°W 14 pole to pointers thence N35°W 52 poles to a pine thence N16°W 44 poles to a point in Patsy's old line thence N68°S 44 poles to a pine thence N30°E 68 poles to a pine thence N5°W 50 poles to East's former corner back on Staunton River thence and over the river to the beginning containing two hundred and sixty acres be the same more or less acres. A certain tract of land containing 3/4 quarters acres in the County of Pittsylvania between land of John Brown (it being an island in the Staunton River) and bound as follows: beginning at a willow and sycamore standing on the corner end of the said island thence running up the north side of said island as the river meanders to a large rock on the upper and thereof thence running ___ ___ side of the said island as the river meanders to the beginning back ___ up together with all and singular apportions revision and revisions, remainder and remainders yearly this rent ___ thereof of every part or parcel thereunto belonging. To have and hold the above mentioned lands (except the island) is William J Harvey with the animates here delinquent and all and singular other the premise or house in before mentioned or intend to be bargained and sold and every part and partial thereof with every of their rights members and appurtenances unto the said John Hunt his heirs and assignee forever and Ezekiel East and Betsey his wife and William J Harvey a trustee for themselves and their heirs. The said two hundred and sixty and three quarters acres of land (except as above, with all and singular the premise and appurtenances before mentioned unto the said John Hunt his heirs assignees for the claim or claims of them the said Ezekiel East and his wife Betsey (or either of them, their or either of their heirs and of all and every person or persons whatever shall will and do warrant and forever defend by these presents) and William J Harvey and his heirs and any other person claiming unto him as trustee. In witness whereof the said Ezekiel East and Betsey his wife and William J Harvey have here unto set their hands and seals this day and year first above written. Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of: George___, Am. McHaney, John Liston, and William B Vaughan. Sealed: Ezekiel East, Betsey East, and William J Harvey. Grantor Book 17 Page 501 Deeds, Trust Deeds, Liens, Pittsylvania County Recorded April 20, 1812...
1813: Pittsylvania County. Property tax list. Ezekiel East whites over 16..2, 1 horse, tax $0.16
1814: Pittsylvania County. Property tax list. Ezekiel East whites over 16..1, 1 horse, tax $0.21.
1814: Pittsylvania County. Elizabeth was born. Elizabeth named after her mother.
22 July 1814: Pittsylvania County. This indenture made the 22nd day of July and one thousand eight hundred and fourteen between John Hunt and his wife of Pittsylvania County of the one part and Ezekiel East of the said county of the other part, __ __ that the said John Hunt and Sally his wife in consideration of the sum of five hundred Dollars to them in hand paid by the said Ezekiel East at or before them unsealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is truly acknowledges have bargained and sold and by these presents do bargain and sell unto the Ezekiel East his being and assignee a certain tract of land lying on Staunton River in the County of Pittsylvania and bounded as follows: Beginning at Joseph East former corner, corner on Staunton thence along his line S35 142 poles to a red oak thence S38 degrees he 52 poles to William East former hickory hence along John Brown's line to a branch and up the same as it meanders to the fork thence S11E 116 poles to a pine thence S44E 75 poles to a pine thence S35 degrees 44 poles to a red oak and pine, thence S58 degrees then 98 poles to a pine thence N78 degrees 140 poles to Patsy thence N35 degrees 57 poles to a pine thence N16 degrees he 44 poles to a pine in Patsy's old line thence N68E 44 poles to a pine thence N30E 160 poles to a pine thence N5 degrees 20 poles to East former corner back on Staunton River thence down the river to the beginning containing two hundred and thirty acres the same more or less also a certain tract of land containing three quarter of an acre lying in the county of Pittsylvania between the lands of John Brown. It being an island in Staunton River and bounded as follow: Beginning at a willow and sycamore standing on the lower end of said island thence running up the north side of said island as the river meanders to a large rock on the upper end therefore thence running down on the south side of the said island as the river meanders to the beginning. Be the same more or less together with all and singular appurtenances and the reversion and reversion remainder and remainders yearly and other party and party thence for of every part and parcel thereunto belonging to have and to hold the above mentioned land with the ___ here determined and all and singular otherwise the primary herein before mentioned or intended to be bargained and sold and every part and parcel thereof with even of their rights members and appurtenances unto the said Ezekiel East his heirs and assignees forever and the said John Hunt and Sally his wife for themselves and their heirs the said two hundred and sixty and three quarters acres of same with all and singular the promises and appurtenances before mentioned unto the said Ezekiel East his heirs and assignees free from the claim __ the said John Hunt and Sally his wife and their heirs ___ against the claim of other persons or persons whatsoever. In witness whereof the said John Hunt, Sally his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals the day... Witnesses: Enoch Organ, Henry Worsham, and William Lealrski Coleman Grantee Book 19 Page 90 Deeds, Trust Deeds, Liens, Pittsylvania County Recorded 20 February 1815
19 April 1816: Pittsylvania County. Property tax list. Ezekiel East whites over 16..1, tax $0.00
1816: Pittsylvania County. Thomas P was born. Thomas named after his paternal grandfather Thomas East.
1817: Pittsylvania County. Property tax list. Ezekiel East whites over 16..1, 2 horses, tax $0.18
1817: Pittsylvania County. Henry and Ezekiel (twins) were born. Henry named after his maternal grandfather Henry Worsham. Ezekiel named after his father Ezekiel East.
1818: Pittsylvania County. Property tax list. Ezekiel East whites over 16..1, 2 horses, tax $0.36
April 1818: Campbell County. Bernard Finch Jr., jailer of Campbell County, produced an account against the Commonwealth for dealing Ezekiel East charged with felony from the 19th day of March 1818 until the 26th of the same month which is ordered to be certified at 34 cents per day to the auditor for payment. Campbell County Court Orders Book 13 page 74
4 August 1818: Pittsylvania County. Marriage of William Vaughan and Sally East (daughter). Ezekiel East was surety. P.67 Marriages of Pittsylvania County Virginia 1806-1830 page 161 by Kathleen Booth Williams.
1819: Pittsylvania County. Property tax list. Ezekiel East whites over 16..1, 2 horses, tax $0.18
15 July 1819: Pittsylvania County. This indenture made this fifteenth day of July in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen between Ezekiel East of Pittsylvania County and that of Virginia of the one part and Philip S Grasty and John Dickerson of the county and state of the other part. Witness that whereas the said Ezekiel is indebted to Samuel Parnell of the County of Campbell the sum of two hundred and eighty eight dollars and 80 cents per bond of the date hereof noted in order to secure the payment of said debt and interest and all cost including the collection of said debt and for the consideration of one dollar to him the said Ezekiel East in hand paid by the said Grasty and Dickerson the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged. He the said East hath granted and sold and doth hereby convey unto the said Grasty and Dickerson their heirs and assignees one tract or parcel of land lying and bring in the said county of Pittsylvania County on Staunton River containing 260 3/4 acres be same more or less and bounded by as follows: to west by the houses of George Dysantt, John Ward, John Hunt, Enoch Organ, and John Brown, Trust granted to the said Granty and Dickerson as either of them, their heirs executors, or assignees and shall when required by the said Parnell his heirs, executors, assignee and after giving 3 days previous notice in newspaper printed in the town of Lynchburg maintaining the day and place of all proceeds to sell the land. 260 3/4 acres by the same more or less to the highest bidder for ready money out of the proceeds of the sale first pay the cost of this indenture and of this sale then the amount that may due said Parnell should the said sale bring too much and should there be a surplus of the proceeds of this sale it is to be paid to the said East and his heirs, executors, and assignees, In witness Ezekiel East, Philip O Grasty and John Dickerson have hereto set their hands and seals this 15th day July 1819. Grantor Book 23 Page 48 Deeds, Trust Deeds, Liens, Pittsylvania County Recorded December 20, 1819
1820: Pittsylvania County. Property tax list. Ezekiel East whites over 16..1, 1 horse, tax $0.18
1820: Pittsylvania County Census Pittsylvania County page 75. 4 Males under 10...John W was 10 years old, Thomas P was 5 years old, Henry and Ezekiel were both 3 years old. 1 Male 10-16...Wesley (?) 1 Male 45 or over...Ezekiel was 47 years old. 1 Female under 10...Elizabeth was 6 years old. 1 Female 10-16... Agnes was 15 years old. 2 Females 16-26... Obedience and Sarah were 18 and 19 years old. 1 Female over 45...Mary was 41 Neighbors were John West, Davis Barden, Elisha Burch, and Josiah Morton
1821: Pittsylvania County. Property tax list. Ezekiel East whites over 16..1, tax $0.13 and 1/2.
13 June 1821: Pittsylvania County. This indenture made this 13th day of June eighteen hundred and twenty one between Ezekiel East and Elizabeth his wife of Pittsylvania County and state of Virginia of the one part and John Hunt and William Smith of the same county of state of the other part. Witness that whereas the said Ezekiel East is indebted to William Blackwell Vaughan of the said county of Pittsylvania the sum of four hundred and thirty five dollars and fifty cents payable in four years from the 23rd December next per bond of the date hereof now in order to secure the payment of said debt and all costs attending the collection of said debt and for the consideration of one dollar to them the said East and wife in hand paid by the said John Hunt and William Smith the receipt of which is here by acknowledged they the said East and wife hath given granted sold and doth hereby convey unto the said Hunt and Smith their heirs and assignees one certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the said county of Pittsylvania on Staunton river containing 260 ¾ acres more or less and bounded as following to wit. By the land of George Desarnell, Ellen John Ward, John Hunt, William West and John Brown Senior upon trust acknowledge the said Hunt and Smith or either of them their heirs executive or assignees may band shall when required by the said Vaughn his heirs executives or assignees after the exportation of the above mentioned; four years and giving ten days previous notice in some newspaper printed in the town of Lynchburg mentioning the day and place of sale proceed to sell the said two hundred and sixty and three fourth acres be the same more or less to the highest bidder for ready money and out of the proceeds of the sale first pay the cost of this indenture and of the sale then the amount that may be due the said Vaughan should the said land bring too much and should there be and surplus to the proceeds of the land it is to be paid to the said East his heirs executives or assignees. In witness whereof the said Ezekiel East and his said wife Elizabeth, John Hunt and William Smith have hereunto set their hands and seal this 13th day June eighteen hundred and twenty one. Signed sealed and acknowledged Ezekiel East, John Hunt, William Smith In presence of Samuel Pannell as to E.E. Bryan Kasoen as to E.E., Martin Templeton as to E.E. Grantor Book 24 Page 236 Deeds, Trust Deeds, Liens, Pittsylvania County Recorded December 20, 1825
1822: Pittsylvania County. Property tax list. Ezekiel East whites over 1..16, tax $0.13 and 1/2.
20 March 1823: Pittsylvania County. This indenture made this 20 March eight hundred and twenty three between Ezekiel East of the county of Pittsylvania and state of Virginia of the one part and William Smith and John Hunt of the said county and state of the other part. Witness that whereas the said Ezekiel East did heretofore and or about the 13 June 1821 execute his bond to William B Vaughn for the sum of $435.50 is lease the payment of which the said East conveyed ___ on which he now lives ___ and whereas the said Ezekiel East has this day become indebted to the said William B Vaughan the further sum of $300 dollars now there fore in order to service the payment of the said further sum of $300 in addition to the said $435.50 and for the further consideration of one dollar to him the said Ezekiel East in hand paid by the said William Smith and John Hunt the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged. He the said Ezekiel East have bargained sold and conveyed unto the said William Smith and John Hunt and to each of them and to each of their heirs executors assignees. The tract of land on which said Ezekiel East now lives in the county of Pittsylvania, containing one hundred and sixty 3/4 acres adjoining the land of John Brown, John Hunt, John Ward and others be the same more ore less together with all its appurtenances and ___ more unto belonging in anywise apportioning to have and to hold the above mentioned tract of land with all and singular its appurtenances there with belongings with the land. William Smith and John Hunt their heirs. East assignees forever. Upon trust nevertheless the said William Smith and John Hunt or either of them or the survivor to them may and shall when required by said William B Vaughan his heirs executors or assignees after the 25th of December 1825 and after giving 10 days notice in newspaper published in the town of Lynchburg mentioning the day and place of sale proceed to sell for ready money be much of the said land as will later and pay the cost of the indenture and sale and then pay debt $300.00 with the indenture ___ may thorough access and if more should be sold than pay the above debt cost the over plus is to be returned to the said E. East his heirs executors or assignee. In witness where of the said parties have here unto put their hands and offered their seals the day and date find above ___ to seal and deliver in presence of John Dickinson, Bryan W Nowlin, Samuel Pannell. George Vaughan, John Wevin, John Lester, Grantor Book 25 Page 406 Deeds, Trust Deeds, Liens, Pittsylvania County Recorded June 19, 1826
1824: Pittsylvania County. Ezekiel East in Personal Property Tax Records taken by James Nance. Ezekiel East whites over 16..1, tax $0.12.
9 January 1824: Pittsylvania County. Marriage of James King to Obedience East (daughter) on 19 January 1824 by Reverend Shadrack Mustain (Musteen). Ezekiel East was surety. P.80 Marriages of Pittsylvania County Virginia 1806-1830 page 91 by Kathleen Booth Williams.
August 18, 1824: Pittsylvania County. Ezekiel East (plaintiff) verse John Daniel's (defendant) On motion of Ezekiel East who filed his bill and made oath to the allegations thereof and injunction is granted him to stay all further proceedings at common law on a Judgment recovered against him by Daniel John until the matter set forth in the said bill can be heard in equity upon giving bay where upon the said Ezekiel East and the William Worsham and John Ward by signatures entered into and acknowledge a bond in the penalty $250.00 Condition accommodate like. Pittsylvania Court Orders Plaintiff Book 24 page 349
1825: Pittsylvania County. Permelia was born. Permelia named after her mother's sister (Permelia Worsham).
June 1825: Pittsylvania County. Ezekiel East (plaintiff) verse Daniel Johns (defendant) Upon a motion to dissolve and upon __ the bill answers __ and arguments of Daniel upon consideration whereof the court doth __ order and deed the said injunction be dissolved. Pittsylvania Court Orders Plaintiff Book 25 page 183
August 15, 1825: Pittsylvania County. Ezekiel East (Plaintiff) verse Daniel Johns (Defendant) Dissolved ___ ___ court cost bills dismissed with costs. Pittsylvania Court Orders Plaintiff Book 25 page 202
13 October 1825: Pittsylvania County. This indenture made this thirteenth day of October in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty five between Ezekiel East and Elizabeth East his wife of Pittsylvania County and that of Virginia of the one part and William Smith and Philip S Grasty of the county and state of the other part. Witness that whereas the said Ezekiel East is indebted to John Worsham of the same county the sum of two hundred and thirty seven dollars payable on the twenty fifth day of December next per bond of the date hereof noted in order to secure the payment of said debt and all cost attending the collection of said debt and for the consideration of one dollar to them in hand paid by the said William Smith and Philip S Grasty the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged. He the said East hath given granted sold and doth hereby convey unto the said Smith and Grasty their heirs and assignees one tract or parcel of land lying and bring in the said county of Pittsylvania County on containing 260 3/4 acres be same more or less and bounded by the land of George Dejurnett, Williams. John Ward, John Hunt, William West, and John Brown Jr. Upon trust never the less the said Smith and Grasty or either of them their heirs, executors, assignees, may and when required by the said Worsham his heirs, assignees after 25 December next and giving ten days previous notice in some newspaper in the town of Lynchburg mentioning day and place of sale proceed to sell the said 260 3/4 acres be the same or more or less to the highest bidder for ready money and out of the proceeds of the sale first pay the cost of this indenture and sale then the amount that may be due the same Worsham should the said land bring so much and should there be any surplus of the proceed of the land it is to be paid to the said East his heirs, exactors, assignees. In witness where of said Ezekiel East, Elizabeth his wife, William Smith and Philip B Grasty have hereunto do with hands and seals this 13th day October one thousand twenty five. Signed and sealed: Ezekiel East, Elizabeth East, William Smith, and Philip S Grasty Grantor Book 27 Page 463 Deeds, Trust Deeds, Liens, Pittsylvania County Recorded December 17, 1825
21 January 1826: Pittsylvania County. This indenture made this 21st day of January in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty six between Ezekiel East and Elizabeth East his wife of Pittsylvania County of the one part and William Smith and John Hunt of the other part. Whereas the said Ezekiel East is justly indebted to Gregory in the sum of eleven hundred and sixty five dollars 65 cents of bond which sum the said Ezekiel East is willing and desires to ___. Not this indenture where forth that for and in consideration of the above mentioned debt and for the consideration of the sum of one dollar to them in have paid by the said Smith and Hunt the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged they the said Ezekiel East and Elizabeth his wife have given granted bargained and sold and by their presents do give grant bargain and sell unto the said William Smith and John Hunt their heirs and assignee forever one certain tract or parcel of land estate lying and being in the county of Pittsylvania on Staunton River adjoining the land of John Brown, Henry Dejurnett, John Ward, John Hunt and containing by estimation two hundred and sixty and 3/4 acres be the same more or less it being the same land on which the said East now lives the good and lawful right and title of which said land the said Ezekiel East and Elizabeth his wife will at all times warrant and forever defend to them the said Smith and Hunt their heirs and assignees forever for and clear from the claim or demand of all and any other person or person whatsoever upon trust now and thereof the said Smith and Hunt or either of them or the survivor of them or their heirs, executors, administrators, assignees after the 21st day of January in 1821 and after giving ten days previous notice in some newspaper published in Lynchburg mentioning the place and day of sale proceed to sell the land two hundred and sixty and 3/4 acres of land to the highest bidder for ready money and out of the process of such sale in the first place to pay all cost of drawing and recording this indenture and other responses attending such sale and then the said debt of Eleven hundred and sixty four dollars and 65 cents with the interest that may have occurred therein or any part that may remain unpaid and the over plus if any to be paid to the said Ezekiel East or some other person authorized to receive the same. In testimony whereof the said E. East and Elizabeth his wife, and W.Smith and J. Hunt have here unto at their hands and seals the day and date first above written. Witness: Daniel Johns, John Worsham, and Martin Templeton Sealed: Ezekiel East, Elizabeth East, William Smith, and John Hunt Grantor Book 28 Page 22 Deeds, Trust Deeds, Liens, Pittsylvania County Recorded March 21, 1826
21 January 1826: Pittsylvania County. Received from Ezekiel East one hundred and fifty dollars in full for a balance due me for which his land is conveyed to William Smith and Philip S Grasty in trustee for my benefit the said trustees are hereby authorized to release the said land. Signed John Worsham. Teste: Daniel Johns and John Hunt At a court of quarterly sessions held for Pittsylvania County the 19th day of June 1826. This receipt from John Worsham to Ezekiel East was presented in court and proved by the oath of Daniel Johns a subscriber witness to the act and deed of the said Worsham and ordered to be recorded. Grantee Book 28 Page 123 Deeds, Trust Deeds, Liens, Pittsylvania County Recorded June 19, 1826
21 January 1826: Pittsylvania County.
Bond due 13th June 1821 435.50 Interest at 4 percent 21 Jan 1862 80.23 Recording Deed of Trust 1.75 517.48 Bond due 20th March 1823 300.00 Int at 6 percent due 21st Jan 1826 80.23 Recording Deed of Trust 1.75 Paid printer for advertising land per __ .87 1/2 Commissions on the above debt paid the trustees 43.55 914.62 1/2 1826 January 21st received of Mr. Ezekiel East the sum of nine hundred and fourteen dollars 62 1/2 agreeable to the above statement in full for my claim against him and his land was conveyed to John Hunt and William in trust to secure the payment the said Hunt and Smith as trustees are hereby authorized to release the said land to the said East Signed William B Vaughan Grantee Book 28 Page 123 Deeds, Trust Deeds, Liens, Pittsylvania County Recorded June 19, 1826
14 November 1826: Campbell County. In Campbell County Court, Nov. 14, 1826. Elizabeth Kelley, Wm. Worsham, Pemelia Worsham, Ezekiel East, and Elizabeth his wife, William Bybee and Martha his wife, Sally Kelley, John Hamilton and Henrietta his wife, William Chandler and Elizabeth his wife, and Martha Clements an infant under the age of twenty one years, who sues by Isham E. Hargrave, her next friend. Complainants against John Bullock, administrator of Robert B. Kelley, dec'd, William Robertson and Elizabeth his wife and John Kelley, Defendants. IN CHANCERY. The defendant John Kelley not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state. It is ordered, that he do appear here on the second Monday in January next and answer the bill of the complainants; and that this order be inserted in the Lynchburg Virginian, of eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county on some court day. Lynchburg Virginian Newspaper Note: Robert Kelley was Elizabeth (Worsham) East maternal grandfather. Her brothers and sisters were Martha (Worsham) Bybee, Permelia Worsham, William Worsham, John Worsham, and Nancy Worsham.
Jan 1827: Campbell County. ___ he a Bullock has in Chancery. This cause coming on to be heard upon the find answers and exhibits and was argued by counsel. Upon consideration in lieu of the ___ being satisfied that the ___ of publication directed in this cause has been duly published for 8 weeks it is ordered and decreed that John Bullock the administrator of Robert Kelley Deed pay over all monies in his hands after the payment of debts belonging to his in total especially of the suit of his land for the year 1825 in the following manner. Witness one half to William Robertson and Elizabeth his wife and the balance by paying over to Polly, Martha Clement, John Hamilton and Pamelia his wife, William Chandler and Elizabeth his wife, 20/35 thereof and the remaining 15/35 pay over John Kelley, Betsy Kelley, William Worsham, John Worsham, Nancy Worsham, Pamelia Worsham, Ezekiel East and Elizabeth his wife and William Bybee and Martha his wife and the cost doth further assigned. Ezekiel East/Elizabeth Campbell County Court Orders Book 17 page 164
16 July 1827: Pittsylvania County. I have this day received full payment of my debt from Ezekiel East for the payment of which his land was conveyed to Philip A Grasty and John Dickenson and trust the trustees are requested to release the said land as the said East may require. The said East has this day in my presence conveyed the said land to John Hunt, William – on trust for the benefit of William Blackwell Vaughan Signed Samuel Pannell The court held for Pittsylvania County the 16th day of July 1827. This receipt from Samuel Pannell to Ezekiel East was presented in court and acknowledged by the said Pannell to be act and deed and ordered to be recorded Signed Will Turnstile Grantee Book 29 Page 125 Deeds, Trust Deeds, Liens, Pittsylvania County Recorded July 16, 1827
May 1828: Campbell County. Kelley __ verse Kelley ___ in Chancery. This day ___ came cause, as further to be ___ on the bill answers and evaluation and the report of the commissioners this day returned to which there is no exception. On consideration of which the court doth judge order and deem that the commissioners heretofore appointed to divide the slaves belonging to the estate of Robert B. Kelley deceased and to sell one mostly thereof shall now proceed to divide the purchase money for said slaves as between the distributes entitled to the same. That is the said commissioners after deducting commission of 2 1/2 percent on the amount of sale for their services shall pay over to the plaintiff Salley Kelley, Martha Clements, John Hamilton and Permelia his wife, William Chandton and Elizabeth his wife, four-seventh of the amount of the purchase money arising from the sale of the said slaves in and the remaining three-seventh pay over to John Kelley, Patsy Kelley, William Worsham, Nancy Worsham, Permelia Worsham, Ezekiel East and Elizabeth his wife, and William Bybee and Martha his wife, and report to court in order to make final decree. Campbell County Court Orders Book 18 page 71
14 September 1829: Campbell County. Account of Estate of Robert B. Kelly with John Bullock, administrator, shows "bond of John Worsham and A. B. Shelton, attorney, from William Worsham and Permelia Worsham, Ezekiel East and wife Elizabeth East and W. Bybee and wife Martha Bybee", "sum paid to attorney for Sally, Betsy _ and the heirs of Polly Kelly" and "sum paid John Worsham, attorney, for John Kelly" Campbell County Will Book 6, page 318
1830: Pittsylvania County. Census Pittsylvania County page 349. . 3 Males 10 to 15...Thomas P was 15 years old, Henry and Ezekiel were 13 years old. 1 Male 50-60...Ezekiel was 57 years old 1 Female 5-10... Permelia was 5 years old. 1 female 15 to 20... Elizabeth was 16 years old. 1 female 20-30... Agnes was 28 years old. Note: His wife Mary Worsham is not listed she must have died after 14 September 1829 and before 1830. His daughters Sarah and Obedience are not listed; they were married in 1818 and 1824 respectively. His sons Wesley and John Wesley have moved from home.
July 19, 1830: Pittsylvania County. Ezekiel East (For a road) Upon the partition of Ezekiel East and that Cornelius McHaney, William Worsham, George Gilbert, William Short, David Hunt, Nelson Tucker, Gaint Newlin be appointed to vein the nearest and best way for a road from the said East plantation on Staunton River in this county to Hope Meeting house and it is ordered that the said __ or any three of them being first sworn for that purpose the said way to report to the court the conveniences and in convenience that with result as well to individuals to the public buy means of opening the said road. Pittsylvania Court Orders Defendant/ Plaintiff Book 28 page 284
21 June 1831: Ezekiel East (appointed guardian) Ezekiel East appointed guardian of his infant children, Elizabeth, Thomas, Ezekiel, Henry and Permelia and there upon with John Worsham his security ordered into and acknowledged bond in the promise of one hundred dollars conditioned as the law required. Pittsylvania Court Orders Defendant/ Plaintiff Book 29 page 108
July 1831: Campbell County. On the petition of Ezekiel East, It is ordered that Thomas Johnson, John Johnson, William Henry, and John Brown Jr. or any three of them, being first sworn before a justice of the peace as for said county, view a way for a road leaving the said to circumvent ford about a mile from Staunton river crossing through the land of Edward Bybee to Staunton River just below said Bybee's field and make report of the conveniences and in conveniences attending the same. Campbell County Court Orders Book 20 page 14 1/2 Note: Bybee is his brother-in-law (wife Sister Martha's husband).
Before 1833: Pittsylvania County. It appears that Ezekiel acquired 180 acres from William and 67 acres from Elizabeth for a total of 507 acres. Original 260 acres plus an additional 247 acres for a total of 507 acres.
13 April 1833: Pittsylvania County. This indenture made this thirteenth day of April in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three between Ezekiel East of Pittsylvania County and state of Virginia of the one part and William Gregory of the same county and state of the other part. Witness that the said Ezekiel East for and in consideration of the sum of ____him in hand paid by the said William Gregory at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledge land bargained and sold as by these presents the bargain and sell unto the said William Gregory his heirs and assignee a certain tract or parcel of land lying on Staunton River in the County of Pittsylvania and bounded as follows beginning at pointers on the bank of Staunton River and running down the river 248 poles to pointers thence S3°E 132 poles to pointer S38°W 57 poles to an old pine stump thence up the branch 276 poles to a pine S35°E 80 poles to a red oak S36°W 116 poles to an old pine stump N78°W 168 poles to pointers on pines and N27°W 58 poles to a pine N16°W 73 poles to a pine N79°E 49 poles to a pine N34°E 166 poles to a dead pine N5°W 56 poles to the beginning containing five hundred and seven acres by a lot's survey be the same more or less it being the same land on which the said East and Gregory now live with all and singular the appurtenances and the reversion and reversions reminder and reminders yearly and other rents issues and profits thereof to be bargained and sold and every part and parcel thereof with every their rights members and appurtenances unto the said William Gregory his heirs and assignees forever and the said Ezekiel East for himself and his heirs the said five hundred and seven acres of land with all and singular the promises and appurtenances before mentioned unto the said William Gregory his heirs and assignees free from the claim of him the said Ezekiel East as of his heir and of all and every person or persons whatever that will and do warrant and forever defend by these presents. In testimony thereof the Ezekiel East has here unto set his hand and seal the day and year first above mentions. Signed sealed and delivered Ezekiel East Grantor Book 35 Page 143 Deeds, Trust Deeds, Liens, Pittsylvania County Recorded June 18, 1833
8 November 1834. Pittsylvania County. This indenture made and entered into the 8th day of November 1834 between William Gregory and Nancy his wife of the county of Pittsylvania and State of Virginia of the one part and Daniel Johns of the same County State of the other part. Witness that the said William Gregory in consideration of the sum of twelve hundred dollars of lawful money of this commonwealth to him in hand paid by the said Daniel Johns or before the ensealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have bargain and sold and by these presents do bargain and sell unto the said Daniel Johns his heirs and assignees a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county of Pittsylvania on Staunton River containing five hundred and seven acres be it the____ Pittsylvania Grantor Book 37 page 425
9 January 1836: Pittsylvania County. Ezekiel East bond for nephew Andrew Jackson East in marriage of Jackson East to Mary Barber. Married by Ebin Angel.
1840: Pittsylvania County Census. Ezekiel is not listed in his place is a Patsey East (male). I found no other reference to a Patsey East other than a female married twice in Halifax 1793/1806. There is reference to a Jesse Patey and other Pateys in several land grants adjacent to Thomas East. See land grant to Obedience East 3 Aug 1796 “Obedience granted 440 acres on branches of the Staunton River adjoining her own land and the land of Owen West and Patey’s former line now Wards”. Grant 34 page 533 Jesse Patey granted two hundred and sixty acres next to Thomas East. A comparison between 1840 and 1830 neighbors of Ezekiel indicate the following common names: David Hall, George Gilbert, Reuben Eanes, John Gilbert, Mary Thurman, and Archibald Worsham. A comparison between 1840 and 1850 neighbors of Ezekiel indicate the following common names David Hall, George Gilbert, Emanuel Waines, and William West. Census: Patsey East 1 male 60-70 (Ezekiel 67), 2 males 5-10 (???), 1 female 0-5 (???), 1 female 10-15 (Permelia 15) Not certain about the lineage of the 2 males or 1 female children. From this comparison I have a strong feeling that Patsey East was really Ezekiel East or either someone with the last name Patsey.
2 November 1840. Pittsylvania County. This indenture made and entered into the 2nd day of November 1840 between Daniel Johns of the county of Pittsylvania and State of Virginia of the one part and John Worsham of the same County State of the other part. Witness that the said Daniel Johns in consideration of the sum of seven hundred and eighty four dollars of lawful money of this commonwealth to him in hand paid by the said John Worsham at or before the ensealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have bargain and sold and by these presents do bargain and sell unto the said John Worsham his heirs and assignees a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county of Pittsylvania on Staunton River containing five hundred and seven acres be it the____ Pittsylvania Grantor Book xx page 187
19 July 1841: Pittsylvania County. Ezekiel East married Mary Thurman. Bond William T. Lea. Maiden name was Angel. At time of marriage she had two children (George and Ann) by her first marriage still living at home. First marriage was to Nathan R Thurman on 7 October 1816 in Pittsylvania County. Ezekiel/Mary Marriage Bond reads: Know all men by these presents, That we, Ezekiel East and William T Lea are held and firmly bound unto John Rutherford Lieutenant Governor acting as Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia and his Successors, in the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, to the payment whereof, well and truly to be made we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and Administrators jointly, and severally, firmly by these presents, sealed with our seals, and dated this 19th day of July 1841. The Condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas a marriage is intended to be solemnized between the above bound Ezekiel East and Mary Thurman of Pittsylvania County, Now if there be no lawful cause, to obstruct the said marriage, then the above obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and virtue. Signed and sealed: Ezekiel East and William T Lea Witness: none noted Mary Thurman is listed adjacent to Patsey East in the 1840 Census as follows: 1 male 5-10 (George 4), 1 male 10-15, 1 male 20-30, 2 females 5-10 (Ann 6), 1 female 15-20, 1 female 40-50 (Mary 40).
19 September 1842. Pittsylvania County. This indenture made and entered into the 25th day of August 1842 between John Worsham of the county of Pittsylvania and State of Virginia of the one part and Sterling G Monroe of the same County State of the other part. Witness that the said John Worsham in consideration of the sum of eleven hundred and fifty dollars of lawful money of this commonwealth to him in hand paid by the said Sterling G Monroe at or before the ensealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have bargain and sold and by these presents do bargain and sell unto the said Sterling G Monroe his heirs and assignees a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county of Pittsylvania on Staunton River containing five hundred and seven acres be it the____ Pittsylvania Grantor Book 46 page 323
19 September 1842. Pittsylvania County. This indenture made and entered into this 27th day of August in the year of our Lord 1842 between Jeremiah Graves and Daniel Johns of the one part all of the county of Pittsylvania and State of Virginia and John Worsham of the other part whereas the said John Worsham by deed bearing date on the 2nd day of November 1840 and duly admitted to record in the clerks office of the county court of Pittsylvania did convey unto the aforesaid Jeremiah W Graves one certain tract or parcel of land part whereby to secure the payment of the sum of $250.59 the lands of Sterling Monroe and others in trust to it the same more or less bounded and being in the county of Pittsylvania on Staunton River containing five hundred and seven acres ______ Pittsylvania Grantor Book 46 page 329 Note: This deed indicates that John Worsham paid the debt owed from the eleven hundred and fifty dollars made from sale of property to Sterling Monroe. Pittsylvania Grantor Book 46 page 329
21 August 1847: Pittsylvania County. This indenture made this 21st day of August in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and forty seven between Ezekiel East Sr. and Polly East his wife of Pittsylvania County and that of Virginia of the one part and Jeremiah Graves of the county and state of the other part. Witness that whereas the said Ezekiel East and Polly his wife for in consideration of the sum of seventeen dollars and 76/100 ready money of Virginia to them in hand paid by the said Jeremiah W Graves at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof the said Ezekiel East Sr. and Polly his wife doth hereby acknowledge hath granted, bargained and sold released and confirmed unto the said Jeremiah W Graves and to his heirs assignees from one certain island in Staunton River between the lands of formerly John Brown now S.J. Monroe and R. Johnson, S. J. Monroe on the south side and R. Johnson on the north side of a Staunton River containing by survey one acre be the same more or less. Beginning at a willow standing on the lower end of the island thence up the north side of the river as it meanders to same willow in the upper end of the same thence running down the south side as it meanders to the 1st station with every appurtenance thereto belonging and to Ezekiel East Sr., and Polly his wife do by these present bond our defend our heirs and form to defend and maintain unto the said Jeremiah W Graves his heirs and a good and lawful right and title to island above mentioned containing one acre be the same more or less from the claim of ourselves. Our heirs and from the claim of any person or persons whatsoever. In witness whereof we have hereunto with our hands and seal the 21st day of August 1847. Signed sealed and delivered Ezekiel East and Polly East Grantor Book 50 Page 529 Deeds, Trust Deeds, Liens, Pittsylvania County Recorded August 21, 1847
1850: Pittsylvania County. Census Pittsylvania County page 185. Ezekiel East 77 (noted as pauper) Mary 50 George Thurman 14 Ann Thurman 16
1855: Pittsylvania County. Ezekiel deceased.
1860: Pittsylvania County. Census Pittsylvania County. Mary Thurman 64 George W Thurman 24 Ann Thurman 26
CHILDREN OF EZEKIEL/ELIZABETH Sarah
1798: Born in Pittsylvania County. She was named after her Aunts Sally East and Sally Worsham.
4 Aug 1818: Pittsylvania County. Sarah East married William Blackwell Vaughan in Pittsylvania County. Marriages of Pittsylvania County Virginia 1806-1830 page 161 by Kathleen Booth Williams
1820: Pittsylvania County. Census Pittsylvania County page 68. William B. Vaughan. 1 male 0-10, 1 male 26-45 (William 35), 1 female 16-26 (Sarah 23)
2 May 1824: Pittsylvania County. “Is there any possible case wherein a man can be justified from the scriptures in whipping or chastising his wife with a whip or rod. Answered in the negative. Brother Wm. B. L. Vaughan being guilty of the crime above mentioned in the quary and he being present, left his seat and went off without asking leave, we therefore appoint brother E. Angel and Henry DeJarnett to see him and labour to show him his err and report to our next meeting.” WPA Historical Inventory. Zion Church records page 15.
1830: Pittsylvania County. Census Pittsylvania
County. Roll: 201; Page 348 William B.L. Vaughan 2 males 0-5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 40-50 (William 45), 2 females 0-5, 3 females 5-10, 1 female 20-30 (Sarah 33).
1840: Pittsylvania County. Census Pittsylvania County 107th Regent Roll 573 page 92. William Vaughan 1 male 50-60 (William 55), 1 male 20-30 (William), 2 male 10-15 (Bersley), 1 male 5-10 (Jackson), 3 females 0-5 (Martha 0, Julia 2, Elizabeth 5), 2 female 10-15, 3 females 15-20, 1 female 40-50 (Sarah 43)
Sarah was living next door to father Ezekiel/sister Permelia (Patsey page 92 in census), sister Obedience/James King (page 91 in census), brothers Ezekiel and Henry (page 91 in census)
1850: Pittsylvania County. Census Pittsylvania County Northern Section
Chatham District Roll:
M432_968; Pages 187 and 188; dated 3 Sep 1850
William Vaughan 65 Sarah 53 Bersley 20 Jackson 16 Elizabeth 15 Julia 12 Martha 10 Sarah was living next to sister Obedience (page 186 in census), sister Elizabeth (page 186 in census), father Ezekiel (page 185 in census), brother Henry (page 184 in census), brother Thomas (page 182 in census), cousin Jackson (page 186 in census), unknown relation Clara (page 186 in census) and uncle Thomas wife Milly (page 186 in census).
1860: Pittsylvania County. Census Pittsylvania County Northern Section Chatham District. William B.L. Vaughan 75 Salley 62 Andrew J 25 Manerva 18 Family quite well off William’s estate valued at $10,000 personnel properties and $10,000 real estate. Son Andrew was a merchant and estate valued at $3000. This compared to most people estates valued less than $100.00.
1870: Pittsylvania County. Census Pittsylvania County Northern Section Chatham District. Sallie Vaughan 73 A.J. Vaughan 37 Note: A.J. is her son Andrew Jackson Vaughan
1880 Census: Pittsylvania County. No data found.
9 May 1887: Pittsylvania County. Know all men by these presents that I hereby
constitute and appoint John
W. East to be my true and lawful attorney to act for me in the procuring
of any pension due me from the United States Government and to receive
all letters from any Post Office which may come in my name from the
Department at Washington DC and further to do any and all needful things
in relation to said pension. Witness my hand and seal this the 2nd day
of March 1887. Sallie Vaughan Pittsylvania County. This day personally appeared
before me W. H. Mustain a Justice of the peace for said county Sallie
Vaughan whose name is signed to the foregoing power of attorney and
acknowledged the same before me in my county aforesaid. Given under
my hand this the 2nd day of March 1887. In the clerk Office of the county court of
said county on the 9th day of May 1887. The foregoing power of attorney
was admitted to record upon the certificate of this acknowledgement
thereto annexed. Grantee Book 90 Page 513 Note: John W East was her nephew (brother Ezekiel's son).
1890: Pittsylvania County. She is probably the Sally Vaughan who testified in pension application of Amelia Hagwood dated 14 Jul. 1890 that she was 94 and was a witness to the Marriage of Mortice Hagwood in 1829 and present at the death of Mortice Hagwood. Note Hagwood was her neighbor in census records.
1890 Census: No records.
23 April 1891: Pittsylvania County. Deceased in Pittsylvania County. Pittsylvania County, VA Births and Deaths by Mike K Williams Obedience
1801: Born in Pittsylvania County. Obedience named after her paternal grandmother, Obedience.
1805: Pittsylvania County. James King (future father-in-law) a member of Zion church.
1820: Pittsylvania County Census. 4 Males under 10...John W was 10 years old, Thomas P was 5 years old, Henry and Ezekiel were both 3 years old. 1 Male 10-16...Wesley 1 Male 45 or over...Ezekiel was 47 years old. 1 Female under 10...Elizabeth was 6 years old. 1 Female 10-16... Agnes was 15 years old. 2 Females 16-26... Obedience and Sarah were 18 and 19 years old. 1 Female over 45...Mary was 41
9 Jan 1824: Pittsylvania County. Obedience married James King in Pittsylvania County, Virginia by Reverend Shadrack Mustain. Ezekiel East (father) was surety. Marriages of Pittsylvania County Virginia 1806-1830 page 91 by Kathleen Booth Williams James King was a neighbor.
1830: Pittsylvania County. Census Pittsylvania County. 1 male 20-30 (James 25), 1 male 0-5 (Raleigh), 1 female 0-5 (Sarah), 1 female 5-10 (Elizabeth), 1 female 20-30 (Obedience 30) James and Obedience were living next door to his and her parents.
1840: Pittsylvania County. Census Pittsylvania County 107th Regiment page 091 1 male 30-40 (James 35), 1 male 10-15 (Raleigh), 1 male 5-10 (James 6), 1 male 0-5 (Timothy 0), 1 female 40-50 (Obedience 40), 1 female 10-15 Sarah), 1 female 5-10 (Elizabeth 8), 1 female 0-5 (Serena 3). Obedience was living next door to father Ezekiel/sister Permelia (Patsey page 92 in census), sister Sarah/William Vaughan (page 92 in census), brothers Ezekiel and Henry (page 91 in census)
1850: Pittsylvania County. Census. James King 45 Obedience 49 Elizabeth 18 F James 16 M Sarena 13 F Timothy 10 M Seth 8 M, Othsiah 6 F Levi 2 M Obedience was living next to her sister Sarah (page 187 in census), sister Elizabeth (page 186 in census), father Ezekiel (page 185 in census), brother Henry (page 184 in census), brother Thomas (page 182 in census), cousin Jackson (page 186 in census), unknown relation Clara (page 186 in census) and uncle Thomas (deceased 1850) widow Milly (page 186 in census).
1860: Pittsylvania County. Census Pittsylvania
County North district; Roll: M653_1370; Page 317; dated:3 Oct 1860 James King 55 Obedience 60 Timothy 21 Seth D 18 Othar 16 Levi 13 Sirend A 23 F
1870: Pittsylvania County. Census. Subdivision
North of Dan River; Roll: M593_1671; Page 386 or 733; dated: 27 Aug
1870 James King 65
It appears that Obedience died between 1861-1869 in Pittsylvania County.
1880: Pittsylvania County. Census Pittsylvania County Staunton River District. Roll: T9_1385; Enumeration district: 173; Page: 298D James King 76 Occupation was farmer E. Hagewood 50 Daughter Laura Hagewood 15 Granddaughter William H Hagewood 18 Grandson John R Hagewood 12 Grandson Fannie P Hagewood 6 Granddaughter Living next door to Ezekiel East, Sarah's brother. Agnes
1802: Born in Pittsylvania County. Agnes named after her maternal grandmother Agnes Kelly.
1820: Pittsylvania County. Census Pittsylvania County. 4 Males under 10...John W was 10 years old, Thomas P was 5 years old, Henry and Ezekiel were both 3 years old. 1 Male 10-16...Wesley 1 Male 45 or over...Ezekiel was 47 years old. 1 Female under 10...Elizabeth was 6 years old. 1 Female 10-16... Agnes was 16 years old. 2 Females 16-26... Obedience and Sarah were 18 and 19 years old. 1 Female over 45...Mary was 41
1830: Pittsylvania County. Census Pittsylvania County. . 3 Males 10 to 15...Thomas P was 15 years old, Henry and Ezekiel were 13 years old. 1 Male 50-60...Ezekiel was 57 years old 1 Female 5-10... Permelia was 5 years old. 1 female 15 to 20... Elizabeth was 16 years old. 1 female 20-30... Agnes was 28 years old. Note: His wife Mary Worsham is not listed she must have died after 14 September 1829 and before 1830. His daughters Sarah and Obedience are not listed; they were married in 1818 and 1824 respectively. His sons Wesley and John Wesley have moved from home.
1840: Census. No data
10 February 1845: Pittsylvania County. Will of Mary Stone. $200 to Miss Aggy East "for services to me". Children: Dolly C Harrison, Joshua Stone, Polly Terry, all deceased. Also, Clark Stone, Samuel Stone. Executor William Dews. Wit: David Berger Jr., James H Stone, Amos Sanders, and Joel Hubbard. Pittsylvania County Wills
1845-49: Agnes with brother Ezekiel and sister Permelia moved to Halifax County.
1850: Halifax County. Census Halifax County Northern District page 047. Enumerated by Barksdale 21st November 1850. Thomas Eastham 22 Permelia 26 (sister) James E Eastham 3 Sarah Eastham 10/12 Agnes East 48 Living with younger sister and next door to brother Ezekiel.
1850-1860: Thomas Eastham died.
2 August 1860: Halifax County. Census Scottsbury, Halifax County. Agnes East 46 (should have been 57-58) Permelia (East) Eastham 35 (sister) Edwin Eastham 13 (nephew) Sarah Eastham 11 (niece) Mary H 6 (niece) Living with younger sister and next door to brother Ezekiel.
Between late 1862 and early 1863Agnes' brother, Ezekiel, returned to Pittsylvania County.
1866: Pittsylvania County. Tax Record district one taken by W.G. Preacher. Listed for Agnes: 1 male (inhabitant who has attain the age of 21 taxed at one dollars) 4 horses $35.00, 3 cattle $25.00, 2 sheep $3.00, 5 hogs $10.00, 1 clock $5.00
1870 Census: No Data found.
John Wesley
5 May 1810: Pittsylvania County. John Wesley was born. John named after great Uncle John East or Uncle John Worsham.
1820: Pittsylvania County. Census. 4 Males under 10...John W was 10 years old, Thomas P was 5 years old, Henry and Ezekiel were both 3 years old. 1 Male 10-16...Unknown was 13 years old. 1 Male 45 or over...Ezekiel was 47 years old. 1 Female under 10...Elizabeth was 6 years old. 1 Female 10-16...Obedience was 15 years old. 2 Females 16-26...Agnes and Sarah were 18 and 19 years old. 1 Female over 45...Mary was 41
1830: Pittsylvania County. Census Pittsylvania County. . 3 Males 10 to 15...Thomas P was 15 years old, Henry and Ezekiel were 13 years old. 1 Male 50-60...Ezekiel was 57 years old 1 Female 5-10... Permelia was 5 years old. 1 female 15 to 20... Elizabeth was 16 years old. 1 female 20-30... Agnes was 28 years old. Note: His wife Mary Worsham is not listed she must have died after 14 September 1829 and before 1830. His daughters Sarah and Obedience are not listed, both were married in 1818 and 1824 respectively. His sons Wesley, 23 years old, and John Wesley, 20 years old have moved from home.
1842: John came across the plains in 1842 on the 2nd wagonload and was a surveyor by trade. He helped cut the Oregon Trail... John and Elizabeth lived in Dallas Oregon on a Donation Land Claim and raised 11 children. The Family of John Wesley East and Elizabeth Kelsey East @ Family History Center
Note: Review of the above article leads me to seriously doubt that John East is the John East that crossed on the Oregon Trail. Article referred to John East as a “Virginia English Aristocrat”, further elaborates that among his forbears was a member of the Ball family, he had received a good education and become a surveyor as had his more distinguished distant cousin (referring to George Washington, the Ball family produced some Washington’s).” Note this East family though traced to English background and had one or two slaves was not really what you would call Aristocrat. He may have had a good education. His Uncle Thomas East starting teaching at Mount Carmel School January 15, 1833. No data reference to Ball family. Other large East family from Virginia were located in Augusta County Virginia in 1800 and Accomack County Virginia. Both families had members of the family named John W. Thomas P
1810: Born in Pittsylvania County. Thomas was named after his paternal grandfather Thomas East. The middle initial "P" was noted in several documents to distinguish him from his cousin and uncle. "P" probably referred to Patsy, a name noted to be used in conjunction with his father.
21 June 1831: Pittsylvania County. Ezekiel East (appointed guardian) Ezekiel East appointed guardian of his infant children, Elizabeth, Thomas, Ezekiel, Henry and Permelia and there upon with John Worsham his security ordered into and acknowledged bond in the promise of one hundred dollars conditioned as the law required. Pittsylvania Court Orders Book 29 page 108
2 Dec 1839: Pittsylvania County. Married Martha J Lane in Pittsylvania County. Married by William H. Plunkett. Newspaper Lynchburg Virginian (Lynchburg, Va.: 1829)
1840 Pittsylvania County. Census Pittsylvania County. Pittsylvania County Southern District page 153. Male 20-30 (Thomas 35), Female 15-20 (Martha 16). Neighbors were Byram Lane, John Singleton, Joseph Adams, John Blanks, David Barber, and James Holder
1841: Pittsylvania County. Lewis Gregory foreman, William Shelton, John D. Hall, William Mahan, Sherbet P Bernard, John P. Wright, Philip Hawkin, Samuel Templeton, James Riddle, John William, William A. Thomas, John Mitchell, James M Reynolds, Jacob Hoffman, Enos. O. Robertson and Rawley W. Curtis were sworn as grand jury of inquest from the body of this county and having received their charge withdrew from the body to consult of their presentments and after sometime returned and made the following presentments to wit, we present Thomas East and Francis Blanks for an affray by fighting by consent and the said Grand Jury having nothing further to present were discharged. Pittsylvania Court Orders Book 36 page 121 Note: Francis Blank married Cola Lain. Therefore, Francis is Thomas's brother-in-law.
1841: Pittsylvania County. Commonwealth of Virginia against Thomas East and Francis Blanks. Bailiff made absolute leave to file information and summons to answer it. Pittsylvania Court Orders Book 36 page 220
1841: Pittsylvania County. Commonwealth of Virginia against Thomas East and Francis Blanks. Not guilty and issue as to East and new trial to answer information as to Blanks. Pittsylvania Court Orders Book 36 page 281
22 March 1842: Pittsylvania County. The Commonwealth against Thomas East and Francis Blanks. Not guilty and issue as to Blanks and jury sworn to with against both. Isaac Brumfield, Charles Lovelace, James Slayton, John Hodges, Thomas Watson, William Shelton, Thomas Carter, Amos. Watson, John Oakes, Epa Brumfield, John Thornton and James P. Eaney. Verdict for one-cent fine verse Blanks and $7.50 fine verse East and judgement accordingly. Pittsylvania Court Orders Book 36 page 352
1 May 1849: Pittsylvania County. This indenture made and entered into this the day of eighteen hundred and forty nine between Thomas East of the one part George B Faris of the second part and Robert Ward of the third part all of Pittsylvania County and state of Virginia. Witnesseth that whereas the said Thomas East is justly indebted to the said Robert Ward in the sum of five hundred dollars due by bond bearing date of this deed which debt the said East is willing and desired to secure. Now this indenture Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the premises and also for the further consideration of the sum of one dollar in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged he the said Thomas East hath given, granted, bargained and sold and by these presents doth given, grant, bargain and sell alien and confirm to the said G. R. Faris his heirs and assignees forever the following property. To witness one certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county of Pittsylvania on the waters of Buck Tree Creek containing one hundred and thirty acres more or less and bounded as follow and beginning at a dead white oak thence S72 ½ W 9 ½ chains to pointers thence N 89 degrees W 43 ¼ chains to a pine thence S 25.20 chains to a burnt pine thence S50E 9.65 chains to a pine thence N43 E 17.50 chains to a white oak thence East 7.50 chains to new corner found thence S74 E 15 chains to new corner found thence N 62 E 14.50 chains to a white oak thence N20 W 19.50 chains to the beginning, two horses, one gray and bay, 3 beds all their household and kitchen furniture of every description, mill clock, one bureau, folding table, press chairs, and with its appurtenances, to have and to hold the aforesaid property with its appurtenances and the said Thomas East __ himself ___ ___ ___ ___ testaments to the said G.T. Faris his executors, that he the said Thomas East his executors to the title to the aforesaid properly will forever warrant and defend upon truth never the of that the said G.R. Faris will permit the said Thomas East to remain in quite and peaceable remaining on the aforesaid property until the said G.R. Faris shall think proper ___ of said Robert Ward’s ________ after having advertised the time and place and given two weeks notice in some newspaper published in Lynchburg or Danville and in such other manner as he may think proper and out of the monies arising from such sale shall after satisfying all the charges thereof and other expenses attending the premises pay to the Robert Ward the said sum of five hundred dollars with interest which may have lawfully arouse thereon and the balance if any shall paid to the said Thomas East his executors and last if the whole of the aforesaid sum of five hundred dollars with the interest which may have lawfully accrued thereon be fully paid off and discharged to the said Robert Ward his executors assignees then this indenture to be null and void or else remain in full force and virtue. In witness whereof have hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals this the day and year above written Thomas East, George B Faris Robert Ward Pittsylvania County to witness. We Edmund Johns and V. O. Witcher justices of the peace for the county aforesaid do hereby certify that Thomas East party to a certain deed bearing date on the 2nd day of April eighteen hundred and forty nine and hereto annexed personally appeared before us in our said county and acknowledged the same to be his act and deed and desired us to certify the said acknowledgment to the clerk of said county court in order that said deed may be recorded. Given under our hands and seals this the 2nd day of April eighteen hundred and forty nine. Pittsylvania County Grantor Book 51 Page 480
1850 Pittsylvania County Census Pittsylvania County. Pittsylvania County Northern District page 182. Thomas 35 Martha 26 Betsy A 4 Caley 2 Martha 1 Thomas was living next to sister Sarah (page 187 in census), sister Obedience (page 186 in census), father Ezekiel (page 185 in census), brother Henry (page 184 in census), sister Elizabeth (page 187 in census), cousin Jackson (page 186 in census), Clara (page 186 in census) and uncle Thomas wife Milly (page 186 in census). Clara was Thomas and Milly son's wife or Thomas P first cousin's John wife.
1850: Pittsylvania County. Slave Schedule: Under Thomas one Male 9 years old. Thomas listed next to Joel Lain, John W Walker and Pleasant Lain.
1860: Pittsylvania County. Census Pittsylvania County North District page 333. Enumerated by Zack S Finney 12 October 1860 Post Office Green Hill. Thomas 44 Martha 36 Betsy A 14 Caley 11 Martha 9 Harriet J 5 Robert M 4 Living next to Joel and Hilling Lain, Frank Blanks
1865: Pittsylvania County. Died in Pittsylvania County.
1870: Census. No data.
December 9, 1874: Pittsylvania County. Francis Blanks and Cola his wife, Martha East, John Martin and Prudence his wife, John D Neal and Martha F his wife, and Mary Jane Lain. Verse John A Pringle administrator de bonis non with the will annexed of Pleasant Lain deceased Christopher Lain, Hiram Lain, Thomas Marshall and Lain infant daughter of Hilary Lain The general object of this suit is to obtain first a settlement of the account current of John A Pringle administrator as aforesaid of Pleasant Lain deceased and he being insolvent to obtain a decree for the amount to which he is indebted to the estate of said decedent against him and his sureties Thomas Marshall Christopher Lain and Hiram Lain. The land of the said Thomas Marshall sought to be effected by said suit is a tract containing 750 acres in the county of Pittsylvania 21 miles north east of the court house on Allen creek the land of Christopher Lain and Hiram Lain is their undivided interest in the following tracts of land in said county being tracts devised by the said Pleasant Lain to his wife Elizabeth for life and at her death to his three sons Christopher, Hiram and Hilary vi 138 in said county on Bedford on mountain 20 miles north east of the court house 92 acres in said county on Allen creek 20 miles north east of the __ to 288 acres in said county on said creek 17 miles north east of the court house. 18 acres on Allen's creek in said county 17 miles north east of the courthouse, and also a tract of land owned by Hiram Lain containing five acres situated near Riceville in said County. The clerk of the county court of Pittsylvania will record the above memorandum in deed book. Signed Francis Blanks and other Plaintiff by Gilmer and Reily Counel In the clerks Office to the county court of Pittsylvania county on the 9th day of December 1874 the foregoing less pendent was returned and admitted to record. Pittsylvania County Grantee Book 67 Page 544
1880 Halifax County. Census. Virginia Harriet Milner 60 Robert East 23 Martha East 68 Angelina East 16 Alis East 13 Note: Virginia Harriet Milner was the mother in law of Robert East.
1900 Pittsylvania County. Census. Staunton River District. Frank Montgomery 51 Betsy A (East) 52 William M 23 Robert T 20 Doctor F 15 Emma B 1 Martha East 87 mother in law
Martha was buried in Lane Cemetery near Straightstone.
Elizabeth
1814: Born in Pittsylvania County. Elizabeth named after her mother Elizabeth Worsham.
21 June 1831: Pittsylvania County. Ezekiel East (appointed guardian) Ezekiel East appointed guardian of his infant children, Elizabeth, Thomas, Ezekiel, Henry and Permelia and there upon with John Worsham his security ordered into and acknowledged bond in the promise of one hundred dollars conditioned as the law required. Pittsylvania Court Orders Book 29 page 108
3 March 1840: Pittsylvania County. Married Henry Bailiss. Philip Doss bond for husband. Spelling variation are “Bailes or Bailiss”. Philip Doss, bond in marriage of Henry Bailiss and Elizabeth, was the next-door neighbor of Henry Bailiss. Her brother Ezekiel married Mary A Bates (Baliss) previous year 1839.
1840: Pittsylvania County. Census Pittsylvania County 107th Regiment page 091. Henry Baliss (Senior) 1 male 60-70 (Henry), 1 male 30-40 (Henry), 1 female 15-20, 2 females 20-30, and 1 female 60-70. Living next door was father Ezekiel (Patsey in census), sister Obedience/James King, brothers Ezekiel and Henry East, and sister Sarah/William Vaughan.
1850: Pittsylvania County. Census Pittsylvania County Northern Section Chatham District page 187. Henry Bailes 44 Elizabeth 35 Frances 9 Mary 7 George 5 Elizabeth 4 Eleter 2 Henry 2/12 Living next to Elizabeth was sister Sarah (page 187 in census), sister Obedience (page 186 in census), father Ezekiel (page 185 in census), brother Henry (page 184 in census), brother Thomas (page 182 in census), cousin Jackson (page 186 in census), unknown relation Clara (page 186 in census) and uncle Thomas wife Milly (page 186 in census). Additional neighbors were Jrby, Elizabeth Kelly, Judith Angel, and William Dews.
1860: Pittsylvania County. Census Pittsylvania County Northern Section Chatham District Henry Bailiss 10 living with Kelly family. Note Elizabeth grandmother 's maiden name was Kelly. Robert Bailiss 1 living with Hughes family. These and other Bailiss family members were living in Pittsylvania County Chatham District.
Elizabeth probably died between 1858 and 1859. Additionally in the 1860 census, most of the children were adopted. Common for the period is that single parents had domestics to care of the children or either a relative or a neighbor took in the children.
1870: Pittsylvania County. Census Pittsylvania County Northern Section Chatham District page 367. Henry Bayliss 66 Nancy 71 (listed as domestic laborer) Elizabeth 58 (listed as domestic laborer) Sarah G 21 (Idiot) Henry Bayliss was living next to James Mitchell East (nephew), Mary East (niece), and Elizabeth East (niece). Although close enough to the correct age for his wife Elizabeth, I am certain this is not Elizabeth East. This Elizabeth
listed in census as the third person and as a domestic laborer. Normal
listing would be keeping house.
See Pedigree.
Henry
1817: Pittsylvania County. Born as a twin brother to Ezekiel. Henry was named after his maternal grandfather Henry Worsham.
21 June 1831: Pittsylvania County. Ezekiel East (appointed guardian) Ezekiel East appointed guardian of his infant children, Elizabeth, Thomas, Ezekiel, Henry and Permelia and there upon with John Worsham his security ordered into and acknowledged bond in the promise of one hundred dollars conditioned as the law required. Pittsylvania Court Orders Book 29 page 108
1840: Pittsylvania County. Census Pittsylvania County. Pittsylvania County Census Eastern District. In 1840 census all the East Family except one was living in the same district. Under Ezekiel East (Henry's brother): 2 males between ages of 20 - 30 both employed in agriculture 1 female between ages of 20 - 30 Ezekiel in 1840 was 23 years old. The female is his wife is 28 years old. The other male is probably Henry.
8 March 1841: Pittsylvania County. Henry age 24 married Susan Lea age 18. Byron Lea (father) and William Lea (surety). Susan's mother maiden name was Elizabeth West. Susan's maternal grandfather was George West.
1850: Pittsylvania County. Census Pittsylvania County. Henry 33 Susan 27 Bryan 8 Betsey 7 Ezekiel 5 Susan 3 John 1/12
August 20, 1855: Pittsylvania County. This indenture made this 14th day of July in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and fifty five between Susan East wife of Henry East and daughter or Elizabeth Lea one of the heirs of George West deceased late of Pittsylvania County of the one part and John Patrick of Pittsylvania of the other part. Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of fifty dollars paid to said East by said John F. Patrick before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt where of she doth hereby acknowledge the that Susan East hath bargained sold granted and delivered and by these presents doth bargain sell grant and deliver unto the said John F Patrick and his heirs forever all her right and doth in a certain tract or parcel of land lying on the waters of Straightstone River it being the same tract or parcel of land conveyed by the late George West to her mother Elizabeth Lea and her heirs containing between eighty and one hundred acres more or less by a deed dated and duly recorded in the clerks office of Pittsylvania for a more particular description see said deed in which land she said Susan East as one of the children and heirs of Elizabeth Lea has a reversionary rights of one sixth part at the death of said Elizabeth Lea on which tract said Elizabeth Lea now lives all which right title and claim to the undivided sixth part in the land aforesaid the said Susan East doth hereby warrant and will forever defend unto the said John F Patrick and his heirs against the claim or claims of all and every person or persons claiming said land of through or by her. In witness whereof she hath hereunto affixed her hand and seal the day and year first above written sealed Susan East Pittsylvania County to witness. I Samuel Miller a justice of the peace do certify that Susan East whose name is signed is __ above bearing date on the 14th of July 1855 has acknowledged the same before me in my county aforesaid. Given under my hand this 14th day of July Eighteen hundred and fifty five. Signed Samuel F Miller In the clerk office of the county court of Pittsylvania County on the 20th day of August 1855, the foregoing writing was admitted to record upon the certificate of acknowledgment endorsed. Testament L.Scrugg Cedar Forrest Pittsylvania County. Received of John F. Patrick through the hands of Samuel T Miller fifty dollars in full for interest in the tract of land on which my mother now lives and which said land was conveyed by my grandfather George West deceased to my mother Elizabeth and her heirs Susan East Grantor Book 56 Page 10
1855: Pittsylvania County. Ezekiel East (1773 - 1855), Henry's father, died.
September-December 1855: Moved family from Pittsylvania County to Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio.
December 17, 1855: Pittsylvania County. This indenture made this sixth day of December in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and fifty five between Henry East and Susan his wife of Clinton County in the state of Ohio of the first part and John F Patrick of Pittsylvania County in the State of Virginia of the second part. Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of seventy dollars paid to the said Henry East and Susan his wife before the sealing and delivery of these presents by the said John F Patrick the receipt where of they do hereby acknowledge. They the said Henry East and Susan his wife have bargained sold granted and delivered and by these presents do bargain sell grant and deliver unto the said John F Patrick and his heirs forever all their rightly title claim of and is a certain tract or parcel of land lying on the waters of Straightstone Creek in the County of Pittsylvania Virginia and bounded by the lands of John F Patrick, Ezekiel Dews and others it being the same tract or parcel of land conveyed by the late George West deceased of Pittsylvania County Virginia to his daughter Elizabeth Lea wife of Bryan Lea by a deed bearing date duly recorded in the clerk’s office of Pittsylvania County and supposed to contain between eighty and one hundred acres of land be the same more or less for a more particular description whereof the said deed to one sixth part of which tract or parcel of land the aforesaid Susan East is entitled as one of the children and heirs of said Elizabeth Lea and they the aforesaid Henry East and Susan his wife do hereby warrant unto the said John Patrick and his heirs and will forever defend unto him for his own proper use all their claim and right and title to the one sixth of the aforesaid tract or parcel of land against the claim or claims of all and any person or persons whomsoever. In witness whereof they have hereunto affixed their hand and seals this sixth day of December in the year of our lord Eighteen Hundred fifty five in the presence of Henry East, Susan East, State of Ohio Clinton County to Wit. I W.B. Fisher a Justice of the peace for the county aforesaid in the State of Ohio do certify that Henry East whose name is signed to the writing above bearing date on the 1st day of December 1855 has acknowledged the same before me in my county aforesaid Given under my hand this 6th day of December in the year eighteen hundred and fifty five. State of Ohio Clinton County We W.B. Fisher and Bybe Trendell Justices of the peace for the County of Clinton in the state of Ohio do certify that Susan East the wife of Henry East who’s names are signed to the writing above sealing date on the sixth day of December 1855 personally appeared __ as in the county aforesaid and being examined by us privately and apart from her husband and having the writing aforesaid fully explained to her, she the said Susan East acknowledged the said writing to be her act and declined that she had willingly executed the act and does not wish to retract it. Given under our hands this 6 day of December in the year eighteen hundred and fifty five. State of Ohio Clinton County. I ___ clerk of the court of common pleas within and for the county and state aforesaid do here by certify that William Fisher and Bybe Trendell before whom the foregoing deed was acknowledged are and was at the time of __ deed acknowledged Justices of the peace of said county duly commissioned and qualified according to law and authorized to take such acknowledge and that their signatures to attached are genuine on testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at Wilmington this 5th day of December 1855. At a county court held for the county of Pittsylvania on the 17th day of December 1855, the foregoing writing was admitted to record upon the certificate thereon endorsed. Signed S. Scruggs Grantor Book 56 Page 100
1856: Moved family to Locust Grove, Adams County, Ohio. Moved soon to Pike County, Ohio.
16 Apr 1861: Bainbridge, Ohio Susan (Lea) died.
1880 Census Mifflin, Pike, Ohio: Ezekiel East Self M Male W 35 VA Farmer VA VA Arie East Wife M Female W 36 OH Keeping House OH PA Rachel E. East Dau S Female W 14 OH At Home VA OH Jacob P. East Son S Male W 11 OH Attending School VA OH Arie S. East Dau S Female W 6 OH At Home VA OH Sarah E. East Dau S Female W 3 OH At Home VA OH Henry East Father W Male W 62 VA Farmer VA VA Sarah Porter Mother-in-law W Female W 77 PA Keeping House PA PA
Permelia
1825: Born in Pittsylvania County.
21 June 1831: Pittsylvania County. Ezekiel East (appointed guardian) Ezekiel East appointed guardian of his infant children, Elizabeth, Thomas, Ezekiel, Henry and Permelia and there upon with John Worsham his security ordered into and acknowledged bond in the promise of one hundred dollars conditioned as the law required. Pittsylvania Court Orders Book 29 page 108
17 Mar 1846: Halifax County. Married Thomas Eastham in Halifax Co, Virginia.
21 November 1850: Halifax County. Census Halifax County Northern District page 047. Enumerated by Barksdale 21st November 1850. Thomas Eastham 22 Permelia 26 James E Eastham 3 Sarah Eastham 10/12 Agnes East 48 (sister)
1853-59: Thomas Eastham must have died.
2 August 1860: Halifax County. Census Halifax County Scottsbury, Permelia and sister Agnes were living next door to brother Ezekiel. Agnes East 46 (sister) Permelia (East) Eastham 35 Edwin Eastham 13 (son) Sarah Eastham 11 (daughter) Mary H Eastham 6 (daughter)
Between 1860-1880 brother Ezekiel returned to Pittsylvania County
1870: Permelia is 45 years old (born 1825). In Augusta County Western State Asylum noted Parmelia, age 55, female white (born 1815). In 1900, Census Augusta County Western State Asylum Parmelia is 65 years old (born 1835). I am not certain what to think from the dates noted other than these are three different people. In 1870 census son James Edwin Eastham noted in Halifax County. James Eastham 23 Assistant Miller Ellen 24 keeping house John 2/12 |
