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10 Feb 1674/5 Lancaster Co., Va
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1706 Prince George Co.
William Harrison, d. 1712, Prince George Co., wife Rebecca Unknown, had son William Harrison, know nothing about him, who had children as follows: 1) Richard Harrison; 2) William Harrison; 3) Henry Harrison; 4) Benjamin Harrison; 5) Thomas Harrison; (all of them born before 1712). No 1, Richard Harrison married Rebecca Unknown and had the following children: 1) Alexander Harrison, married Frances Hobbs 1774, Sussex; 2) Shadrack Harrison married Elzabeth unknown; 3) Peyton Harrison; 4) Theodorick Harrison; 5) Ishmael Harrison; 6)Charles Harrison; 7) William Harrison married Ann Unknown, then Mary Gee; 8)Ann Harrison married Nathaniel Hobbs; 9) Mary Harrison married Paul Hartwell; 10) Elizabeth Harrison married Richard Bailey; 11) Mason Harrison married John Avriss of Surry; 12) Joanna Harrison married John Gary; 13) Eve Harrison married John Clark. No 7, William Harrison and Ann had the following children (lived in Sussex County): 1) William Harrison married Rebecca Underhill; 2) Josiah Harrison married Mary Underhill; 3) Mary Harrison married Nicholas Ogburn; 4) Henry Harrison married Elizabeth Underhill; 5) Nancy Harrison married Cary Cotton; 6) Rebeckah Harrison married Edmund Stacey; 7) Richard Harrison married Polly Felts; 8) John Harrison born ca 1780 was deaf-mute.
4 Jan 1714/15 estate of Hannah Harrison is inventoried. William Harrison administrator. (Hannah, wife of Benjamin?)
in 1715 Rebeccah Harrison became administrator for Hannah's estate
Solomon Harrison: Leg.- To Son, John Harrison, all my land in general. Mentions "all my children." To wife, Mary Harrison, several negros and all my land for life then to my children. Sons, William, Benjamin and Henry Harrison to be free when 21 or married. Mentions daughter, Martha. 11 Mar 1736 Prob.: 18 July 1739. Wit: Wm. Rookings, Wm. Dewell. Book 9, p. 96 (Wills and administrations of Surry county, Va. 1671-1750 by Eliza Timberlake Davis)
1738 Feb 21 Surry Co, Va Will & Deeds #9 1738-1754. Estate Inventory for Mary Tyus.
21 Mar 1748 inventory of Henry Harrison (note that no will is in the records I have) appraised 19 June 1753 by John Jarrett, George Berwick and Thomas Collier
Elizabeth Cargill 1744/rec. 1753 Brothers Nathaniel and Benjamin. Her parents were Nathaniel and Mary Harrison.
Capt Henry Harrison mentioned as friend in will of Joannah Joice Floyd 1720/rec 1743
21 Mar 1748 inventory of Henry Harrison (note that no will is in the records I have) appraised 19 June 1753 by John Jarrett, George Berwick and Thomas Collier
So we do not have wills for Henry or Thomas Harrison. WILL - HARRISON, Benjamin - Will of Benjamin Harrison, dated the 16th day of April, 17, and proved on February 28, 1712. To son, Nathaniel Harrison, 100 acres whereon heis mill now stand, 1/2 acre in Town of Flowedry Hundred, all land in Martins Brandon, Prince George County. To son, Henry Harrison, plantation I now live and remaining part of land bought of John Barker, not already conveyed to him, 450 acres in one patent, 115 acres and all land at Cabbin Point. If son, Henry Harrison, should die without heirs, land to go to son, Nathaniel Harrison, he repaying gradson, Benjamin Harrison, 100 pounds. To William Stringer, 350 acres on South side of Blackwater Swamp, and if he removes out of the county, land to go to son, Henry Harrison, or to son, Nathaniel Harrison, if no heirs. To Joel Barker, land on South side of Branch. Daughter, Sarah Harrison. Daughter, Hannah Harrison. Grandson, Benjamin Harrison. All Grandchildren (except Benjamin Harrison) 100 pounds, as
they arrive at the age of 21 years. Son, Nathaniel Harrison, named as Executors. Witnesses were William Short, Thos. Cocke, Geo. Rochell, and John Tyus.
Deeds; Wills Book, 1709-1715, page 131, Surry County, Virginia
Please note the John Tyus; as a witness. A John Tyus was also the husband of Mary Tyus and I believe exec of her Will in 1738.
This Benjamin died in 1712. Now, for Daniel Harrison we can find him on 1704 quit rents for Surry and I have found (somewhere) mention of a land deed for him in May 1711 in Surry County.. I have not checked the deed. But if this Daniel happened to be the son of Benjamin and died before his father then he wouldn't be mentioned in the Will. Benjamin just says "all grandchildren" and doesn't bother naming them.
�HARRISON, Nathaniel: Leg. � To wife, Mary, all the houses and land where I
live and all my other land adj. Thereto and the use and labor of all my slaves
now settled and belonging on the said lands and use and occupation of all my
household goods which I am possessed of at the places aforesaid for her natural life � I direct that until my son, Nathaniel HARRISON, arrives at the age of 21 or married that all the profits from slaves and land (except those slaves on the plantation adj. Where I live) shall be for the sole benefit of all my daughters, except my daughter, Hannah CHURCHILL, who has already received as much of my estate as I could then conveniently spare to be equally divided. If not sufficient then each daughter to have 100 lbs, sterling a share.
To son, NATHANIEL, all my land � in the counties of Charles City and Prince George. To my son, Benjamin, after the decease of my wife, the remainder of all land, houses, etc and all land at a place called Joseph Swamp in the county of Surry. The remainder of said land to son, Nath. and Benj.. If no issue to my brother, Henry HARRISON, gentlemen � on condition that he pay Hannah CHURCHILL, my daughter, and to my other daughters when 21 years old or married 1000 lbs sterling a piece. If he fails to do this then � to my nephew, Benjamin HARRISON, of the county of Charles City, gentleman
and said nephew pay 1000 lbs each to daughter, Hannah, and other daughters to go to my daughter, Hannah, first choice in the division.
To son, Nathaniel, 4240 acres at a place called New Hope in the county of
New Brunswick (Brunswick County, VA) and all slaves, stock, etc., when he is
21 years old or married. If he dies leaving a son, the son to inherit.
But if he leaves only daughters, to go to my son, Benjamin. He paying the
daughters 2000 lbs sterling when 21 years or married and giving them a
hamdsome education, etc. � To wife and brother, Henry HARRISON, all the lands I have in ye county of Henrico, to be sold and the money equally divided among all my daughters.
To son, Benjamin, all my land at Cypress Swamp, 750 acres, and mills and remaining land in Surry County and land in Brunswick which was devised to me by will of David CRAWLEY late of Prince George County, deceased, and land at place called Brandy Quarter in Brunswick County and two lots and an acre of land in the �Citty of Williamsburgh� with houses, etc and the remainder of slaves and household goods, which I have before given to my wife for her life � when 21 years old.
Provisions are made as to whether his issue be daughters or sons.
To each daughter now not married one Negro ten years old.
To Mary EDWARDS now residing with me one Negro.
To John SIMMONS of Surry County land called BOLTON�S in Isle of Wight on
condition that John SIMMONS build a corn mill on my land at a place called Rocky Creek in Brunswick County with dam, floodgates, etc.
All the rest of my estate to wife and appoints wife and brother,
Henry HARRISON, and son, Nathaniel HARRISON,
Exers. 15 Dec 1726. Prob: 24 Feb 1727. Wit: James BAKER, Thos ELDRIDGE,
Nathaniel EDWARDS. Book 7, p. 1736.�
�HARTWELL, John: Est. � Stith BOLLING and Elizabeth BOLLING (also spelled
BOLLON at times-see will below), admrs. 15 Xbr, 1727. book 7, p. 618.�
Source: Will Book 6, Brunswick County, VA
�Will of Nathaniel (x) HARRISON 25 Mar 1794 24 Oct 1796
Of St Andrews Parish. �enjoying health of body�
To my son Charles � 200 acres where he now lives joining Miry Branch, the
creek, MORRISON, the bridge, Nathaniel & James HARRISON; all my land on the
south side of LANIER�S Branch.
To my son Cuddy HARRISON � the land, plantation where I now live for life; after death then to my son Cuddy HARRISON.
To my daughter Polly SMITH � after my wife�s death I give to her Negroes
Billender, Bunch, Creacy, Harry.
To my wife Olive � lend to her Negro man Ned for life; after her death Ned
to go to my son Cuddy; also lend to my said wife all the rest of my estate
during her widowhood.
To my son Charles � 1 feather bed; furniture after the death or marriage of
my wife Olive.
To my daughter Olive SMITH � 1 feather bed; furniture after the death or
marriage of my wife Olive.
A sixth part of the remainder of my estate to be divided among Nathaniel
HARRISON, James HARRISON, Jenny RIVERS, Sarah Anne HARRISON.
The remainder of my estate to be divided between Chas HARRISON, Cuddy
HARRISON, Polly SMITH, Anne SMITH; Olive SMITH.
Should John Edmunds (EDMUNDS?) survive my wife, then all my children
contribute to his support from my estate.
Other legacies.
Ex: my sons Charles; Cuddy HARRISON.
Wit: John GOODE, Collins LANIER, Richard (x) ADKINS
Probate indicates that Charles, Cuddy HARRISON qualified with Benjamin BASS,
Isham SMITH; Buckner HARWELL their securities.
�Inventory; appraisal of the estate of Nathaniel HARRISON, dec�d 2 Dec 1796.
Included were Negroes: fellow Bob, woman Cate, boy Day, boy Joe, woman Marier,
fellow Ned, girl Bunch. An additional inventory was taken 9 Dec 1796.
Appraised by Buckner HARWELL, Richard ADKINS, John SHORT. Returned to Court 22
Apr 1799 by Charles; Cuthbert HARRISON, excrs.�
�Account 1794-1798 for the estate of Daniel WHITE, dec�d.
Named: Nathaniel HARRISON (son of Nathaniel?) Other surnames mentioned: John H. BASS, William BETTY, John DRUMMOND, Sr, John DRUMMOND, Jr, Levi DRUMMOND, FRAME, LOVE & CO., Dr Jason HAND, Grief HARWELL, Edmund JACKSON, Isaac MOSELEY, John NICHOLSON, Mr RICHIE, Mark STEED, Thomas WASHINGTON, Blummer WHITE, Daniel WHITE, Easther WHITE, Elizabeth WHITE, John WHITE, Sarah WHITE, Stephen WHITE, Valentine WHITE, William WHITE, Ludwell WORSHAM. Audited by Willie HARRISON, *Asa HOLLOWAY, John H. BASS. Returned to Court apr 1800 by Clement Smith,
excr.�
�Will of Thomas (x) HARRISON 30 Mar 1801 22 Jun 1801
Of Meherrin Parish. �sick; weakly of body�
My wife Mary to keep all my estate together until my debts are paid & then my estate to be disposed of as follows:
To my wife Mary � lend to her 247 acres where I now live; also Negroes
Faitha, Austin, Doctor, Vilet, Cate, , Peter; for life.
To my son John � 100 acres which I purchased from Robert BROOKS on the east side of Little Creek.
To my son Thomas � 100 acres joining John BARNES, WASHINGTON.
To my sons Marke; James HARRISON - All the rest of my land.
To my sons Henry � 1 cow , yearling, 6 1/5 acres above his land on Pole Creek.
To my wife Mary � lend to her all the balance of my livestock; the balance of my estate.
The Negroes, other estate lent to my wife, but excepting the land, to be
divided among all my children, namely, John HARRISON, William HARRISON, Henry HARRISON, Frances ARCHER, Tabitha BOLLON (BOLTON-BOLLING)*, Marke HARRISON, *Nathaniel HARRISON, James HARRISON, Thomas HARRISON, Martha HARRISON & Elizabeth HARRISON.
Marke, James, Thomas HARRISON are not to possess the land given them in this will until the death of my wife Mary.
Ex: my sons William HARRISON , James HARRISON.
Wit: Isaac HICKS, Jr, Stephen WHITE, James GRIFFIN, Bushrod WEBB, James
HARWELL.
Probate indicates that James HARRISON qualified with John CLAIBORNE, James HARRISON his securities.�
Will Book 5, Brunswick County, VA:
�Will of Gabriel (x) HARRISON 12 Jun `779 22 Nov 1779
To my son *Nathaniel HARRISON � Negro boy Harry.
To my son *James HARRISON � Negro boy Bob.
All my land to be sold & equally divided between my 2 sons Nathaniel & James.
To my daughter Janie HARRISON � Negro girl Fanny.
To my daughter Sarah Anne HARRISON � Negro girl Visey.
To my wife � Negroes Peter, Grace, Betty, Tom, all the rest of my estate
after my debts are paid �for her to raise the children.�
Ex: my wife Sarah Anne HARRISON.
Wit: James BLICK, Benjamin BLICK, John GLADISH.
Probate indicates that the said excrx qualified with Benjamin BLICK, James
BLICK her securities.�
Source: Will Book 4, Part 2, Brunswick County, VA
�Will of Joseph HARRISON 8 Mar 1763 28 May 1763
Of St Andrews Parish.
To my daughter Nanny CHAPPELL � Negro girl Phillis.
To my son William � Negro man Sharper, 1 bed, furniture, 1 colt.
To my son Daniel � Negro girl Sarah, boy Ambross, 1 feather bed; furniture, 1 mare.
To my son Benjamin � Negro woman Patt, 1 feather bed, furniture.
To my son Simmons � Negro girl Judith, 1 feather bed, furniture.
To my daughter Patty HARRISON � Negro woman Ginney, 1 feather bed, furniture.
To my daughter Elizabeth � all my cattle, hogs, sheep, horses, all my other estate not given away; Negro man Tom to be sold; the money given to my said wife.
Wit: Joseph CARTER, Daniel HARRISON, Frederick MACLIN.
Probate indicates that said CARTER proved the will on 28 May 1763, that said MACLIN proved it 25 Jul following; that Elizabeth HARRISON was granted administration with the will annexed with John PEEPLES (PEOPLLES), Wood TUCKER her securities.�
�Appraisal of the estate of Joseph HARRISON. Included were Negroes.
Boy Ambross, woman Jane, woman Pall, girl Sarah, man Sharper, man Tom, woman Fillis, girl Judith. Appraisal by John BUTTS, Joseph CARTER, Frederick
(torn-Maclin?). Returned to Court 26 Sep 1763.�
Will of Benjamin Hail....6 Feb 1793/4 Sept 1794...Wife Judith Hail use of my land I live on (134 acres sold to Benjamin Hailes, Jr. on north side of the Ploughmans Swamp and bounded by Mr. Henry Tyler, the Goose Pond Branch and Sacks Branch from Benjamin Hailes and John Hailes 1 Aug 1768, deed witnessed by James Bell, Henry Gee and David Mason) and a part of another tract for life and then to go to son, Benjamin Hail. Son Benjamin Hail.......Grandson Benjamin McCommie(?) 30 acres in Southampton Co. whereon James McCommie and wife Susannah McCommie now live at their deaths and the land I bought from Joseph Harrison. If Benjamin McCommie should die, land to his sister, Judith McCommie, or next child, my daughter Susannah McCommie..... Wit: Richard Mason, Weathers Adams and Isaac Adams.
(Note: Benjamin Hail could have bought this land from Joseph Harrison any time from 1730 onward. Need to find a deed description of it)
Abstracts of Old Ninety-Six and Abbeville District Wills and Bonds: SC
HARRISON, Nathaniel �Box 48, Pack 1109
Will dated Sept 7, 1820 in Abbeville Dist. Proved Feb. 26, 1821. Exr:
Wife: Rebecca HARRISON. Wit: Rob�t HARRISON, Jno MORRIS, R. W. WASHINGTON.
Chn: Elizabeth, Heartwell (Harwell?), Hubbard, Alfred, Bradford, Eaton, Gilbert HARRISON. �Owned property in Virginia�.
We have deeds that show Nathaniel purchasing land on Joseph's Swamp and then Nathaniel Harrison in his Will conveying this land to his son Benjamin. So that might explain why we see Benjamin Harrison's name popping up with the Underhills, Nibletts, Weaver etc and note the name John Mason as witness to Nathaniel's will.
Will of Solomon Harrison of Surry 11 Mar 1736/37 Rec. 18 july 1739
Sons: John, William, Benjamin and Henry (not 20)
1738 Feb 21 Surry Co, Va Will & Deeds #9 1738-1754. Estate Inventory for Mary Tyus.
Joseph Harrison pd 1-3-9 (Translated means 1 pd 3 shilling and 9 pence) Could have been owed for corn as in Capt. John Mason.
21 Mar 1748 inventory of Henry Harrison (note that no will is in the records I have) appraised 19 June 1753 by John Jarrett, George Berwick and Thomas Collier
Will dated 20 Nov 1822. Probated 27 Jan 1823. Mary Harrison of Meherrin Parish, Brunswick Co. 100 dollars to son John, to daughter
Nancy $25.00, grandson Richard Harmon Harrison $50.00, to my sister Rebecca 25 acres purchased since Daniel's
death, adjoining Hubbard Hobbs and John Delbridge land. I purchased land of Samuel Avent.
(small items..I didn't copy) went to deceased son Samuel's children. Appoint daughter-n-law, Elizabeth Harrison,
widow of Samuel and my sister Rebecca Harrison as Executors. Witnesses: Phil Claibourne, Herod Butler, Sally Harrison
(Sally was Harman's wife) Joseph Mitchell (He was Sally's son-n-law)
Codicil.....a small bequest to grandson Harrison Chappell Mangum- 1 bed, 2 sheets and a blanket provided he comes back
for it.
Witness: Thomas (J, L or T can't read) Harrison
Herod Butler
Nicholas Hale, sonne of Nicholas Hale, deced, appeareing att this Cort and petitioning for the chooseing of Henrey King for his Guardian and this Cort findeing hym of sufficient age soe to doe, have ordered and appointed the sde King for his Guardian.
(Sparacio, Lancaster Co., Orders 1666-1680, page 21)
13 Dec 1675 Lancaster Co., Va.
Private Court at the request of Mary King. Com. of Adm. on the est. of Henry King, dec.d, to Mary King widdow & relict of sd. Henry King, and Inv. to be Exhb. (Duvall, VCA, Vol II. p. 81)
Present: Coll. Wm. Ball, Mr. Robert Beckingham, Mr. Daniel Harrison, Capt. David Fox
(Sparacio, Lancaster Orders 1666-1680 p. 46)
Will:Solomon Harrison: Leg.- To son, John Harrison, all my land in general. Mentions "all my children". To wife, Mary Harrison, several negroes, and all my land for life then to the children. Sons, Wiliam, Benjamin, and Henry Harrison to be free when 21 yrs old or married. Mentions daughter, Martha. 11 Mar 1736 Prob.: july 18, 1739. Wit.: Wm rookings, Wm Dewwll. Book 9 p. 71 Wills and Administration of Surry County, virginia 1671-1750