William4 of Halifax Carter^{[1, 2, 3, 4]}

Abt 1733 - 1810  (~ 77 years)

• Name	William4 of Halifax Carter
  	Will found in Halifax, thus William of Halifax. Brother of The Tailor
  Born	Abt 1733	Colonial Virginia
  Gender	Male
  Died	Mar 1810	Halifax County, Virginia
  	The Will of William Carter is found in Halifax, Virginia at the Courthouse in South Boston, Virginia; Although the Will itself describes their location as Halifax, North Carolina, it wad indeed Virginia: The 1810 Census for Halifax, North Carolina is actually Halifax, Virginia and shows Deonitia Carter as head of hh; she is then widowed. Her death date is shown as Mar 1810.
  Person ID	I13907	My Reynolds Line | Descendants of Giles Carter of Henrico
  Last Modified	17 Nov 2017

  
  

  Father	Theodorick3 dna Carter, Jr.,   b. Abt 1697, Goochland County, Virginia ,   d. 1777, Prince Edward County, Virginia  (Age ~ 80 years)
  Mother	Anne Waddill,   b. Abt 1713, New Kent County, Colonial Virginia ,   d. 1777, Prob. Prince Edward Co., Virginia  (Age ~ 64 years)
  Married	Abt 1732	Halifax County, Virginia
  Notes	Hobsons of Halifax Co., Va. 6163Halifax ob p 14-282 original1790HalifaxHobson Benjaminroad handsDouble CreekBenjamin Hobson surveyor of Lower Double Creek to Toby Ck, hands Thomas Boyd, Robert Shotwell, James Sureik, John Johns, Presley Dodson, Elisha Dodson, William Watkins, William Couch, Adam Blount, John Lawson, Henry Cook, John Cook, William Claiborne, Joseph Kirby, Richard Kirby, William Boyd, Henry Wall, Mary Carter, Theo Carter Jr, Henry Hobson, Benjamin Hobson, John More, Jonathan Davis, Jesse Davis, William Jordan 6163Halifax ob p 14-282 original1790HalifaxHobson Benjaminroad handsDouble CreekBenjamin Hobson surveyor of Lower Double Creek to Toby Ck, hands Thomas Boyd, Robert Shotwell, James Sureik, John Johns, Presley Dodson, Elisha Dodson, William Watkins, William Couch, Adam Blount, John Lawson, Henry Cook, John Cook, William Claiborne, Joseph Kirby, Richard Kirby, William Boyd, Henry Wall, Mary Carter, Theo Carter Jr, Henry Hobson, Benjamin Hobson, John More, Jonathan Davis, Jesse Davis, William Jordan 173Halifax Will Book 2, 1783 - 1792 1789Halifax April 28 1789HobsonBenjaminappraiserInventory of Thomas Lawson estate with Benjamin Hobson and Samuel Gordon 4549Halifax deed bk 13-461784Halifax7-JunHobsonHenry witnessDanFrom Francis Watkins and Agnes, his wife, of the Co of Prince Edward to William Hobson of the Co of Cumberland for 400# about 366 acres on Dan River in H it being part of a larger tract which was formerly deeded by Hugh Moor to John Watson and by the same Watson to Francis WAtkins. The 366 acres is bounded by Carter's line. Signed Frances Watkins. Wit P Carrington, John Bates, William Terry, Drury Vaughan, Henry Hobson, Mathaniel Barksdale Recorded July 15 1784 4553Halifax deed bk 16-597 1796Halifax10-AprHobsonHenry linesDan James Carter of H to Beverley Barksdale of H for 250# about 212 acres in H on the N side of Dan River and bounded by Henry Hobson, the bank of the Dan, William Boyd. Signed James Carter. Wit Henry Cook, Champness Terry, Jarrott W. Cook, John Tuck, James Chalmers, ARmistead Moore, Alexander Moore, John Echols, Rec June 27 1796 6163Halifax ob p 14-282 original1790HalifaxHobson Henryroad handsDouble CreekBenjamin Hobson surveyor of Lower Double Creek to Toby Ck, hands Thomas Boyd, Robert Shotwell, James Sureik, John Johns, Presley Dodson, Elisha Dodson, William Watkins, William Couch, Adam Blount, John Lawson, Henry Cook, John Cook, William Claiborne, Joseph Kirby, Richard Kirby, William Boyd, Henry Wall, Mary Carter, Theo Carter Jr, Henry Hobson, Benjamin Hobson, John More, Jonathan Davis, Jesse Davis, William Jordan 10157Ct Ord Bk 1756-17621761Cumberland25-MayHobsonJohn securityWyke and Glaister Hunnicutt plt vs Willliam Bradley def in case John Hobson, Wiliam Hobson, Josiah Thompson and Robert Moore special bail for the def. 10178Court Ord Bk 1762-17641762Cumberland27-SepHobsonJohn defWyke and Glaister Hunnicutt plt vs John Hobson, Wiliam Hobson, Josiah Thompson, Robert Moore on a writ of scire facias. Paid Oct 26th. 10219Court Ord Bk 1749-17561754Cumberland25-MarHobsonJohn witJohn Moore and Wiliam Hudgins jr was recorded, wit Thomas Tabb, William Hobson and John Hobson 2062Robin Wilis ldb 13-1661778Lunenburg13-SepHobsonJohn linesMichael McKie and wife Susannah to Robert Estes - see item 2066Robin Willis ldb 13-2991779Lunenburg29-AugHobsonJohn sellerReedy CkJohn Hobson of Dinwiddie Co to Robert Estes, 5 shillings [gift deed price], 45A on Horsepen Br. of Reedy Creek on Blackwell and Long’s line. Wits Joseph Hightower, John Smithson, Benjamin Estes, Jr. 8636Lunenburg Willl Book 1 by TLC1761Lunenburg18-Sep HobsonJohnwitnessWill of William Traylor, son Joel dark bay horse when 21, son William land and plantation whereon I now dwell, daughte Mary Hood 1 shilling sterling, daughter Ann Moore 1 shilling sterling, children and wife Mary, Joel, William Isabella, Agness and Elizabeth land called the fleets if I have any right to it to be equally divided among them. Wife Mary rst of my estate during her life to maintain my young children then to be equally divided among three youngest daughters. Exec wife, desire for no appraisement, wit John Hobson, David Deardon, William Clift, signed Sept 18 1761, probated Feb 2 1762, John Hobson security. 2062Robin Wilis ldb 13-1661778Lunenburg13-SepHobson JosephlinesMichael McKie and wife Susannah to Robert Estes - see item 4713DB 14 pg 801787Halifax27-FebHobsonNwitness County Line ckGeorge Canaldy of Caswell Co NC to Phillip Thomas of the co and st aforesaid for 25# about 167 acres in H on he east side of the Country Line Cr and bounded by the country line of Va, William Moore, John Lewis Byrd. Signed George (x) Canaldy. Wit - H. Haralson, James Moore, John Canally, John Coleman, N Hobson, William Powell, Edmond King, recorded Apr ? 2021Robin Wilis ldb 12-1911772Lunenburg14-MayHobson NicholaswitnessFalls CrElisha Estes, Sr. of Lunenburg to William Hatchett - see item 2056Robin Willis ldb 13-921778Lunenburg9-MarHobson NicholasbuyerCouches CkRobert and Elisha, execs estate of Robert Estes, Sr., dec’d, to Nicholas Hobson, all of Lunenburg, £170, 170A on Couches Cr. Signed Robert Estes, Elisha Estes (check again) 2057Robin Willis dlb 13-931778Lunenburg10-MarHobson NicholassellerCouches CkSame tract conveyed by Robert & Elisha Estes as exors of father’s will, 170A on Couches Creek, from Nicholas Hobson to Elisha Estes, both of Lunenburg, for £5. (check again) 8326Mormon church contributed records1778Lunenburg 9-MarHobsonNicholasbuyerCrouches CreekIndenture between Robert and Elisha Estes, executors of Robert Estes, the elder, decd, and Nicholas Hobson 170 acres on Crouches Creek 8327Mormon church contributed records1778Lunenburg 10-MarHobsonNicholassellerCrouches CreekConvey to Hobson to Elisha Estes 8430Mormon Contributed Records1777Hobson NicholasCaptWilliam Estes in Capt. Nicholas Hobson's co, 6th Va regt of Cont. Forces, commanded by Lt. Col. James Hendricks 10157Ct Ord Bk 1756-17621761Cumberland25-MayHobson WilliamsecurityWyke and Glaister Hunnicutt plt vs Willliam Bradley def in case John Hobson, Wiliam Hobson, Josiah Thompson and Robert Moore special bail for the def. 10178Court Ord Bk 1762-17641762Cumberland27-SepHobson WilliamdefWyke and Glaister Hunnicutt plt vs John Hobson, Wiliam Hobson, Josiah Thompson, Robert Moore on a writ of scire facias. Paid Oct 26th. 10219Court Ord Bk 1749-17561754Cumberland25-MarHobson WilliamwitJohn Moore and Wiliam Hudgins jr was recorded, wit Thomas Tabb, William Hobson and John Hobson 4549Halifax deed bk 13-461784Halifax7-JunHobsonWilliam buyerDanFrom Francis Watkins and Agnes, his wife, of the Co of Prince Edward to William Hobson of the Co of Cumberland for 400# about 366 acres on Dan River in H it being part of a larger tract which was formerly deeded by Hugh Moor to John Watson and by the same Watson to Francis WAtkins. The 366 acres is bounded by Carter's line. Signed Frances Watkins. Wit P Carrington, John Bates, William Terry, Drury Vaughan, Henry Hobson, Mathaniel Barksdale Recorded July 15 1784
  Family ID	F4361	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Dionitia Townes,   b. 1739, Goochland County, Virginia Colony ,   d. Aft 1810, Halifax Co., Virginia  (Age 72 years)
  Notes	William of Halifax is married to Denita Townes who is the legatee in his Will.
  Children	+ 1. Theodorick5 [of Dionitia] Carter,   b. Abt 1758, Prince Edward Co., Virginia ,   d. 1835, Rockingham Co., North Carolina  (Age ~ 77 years) + 2. Private William T.5 Carter, Jr.,   b. 9 Jul 1760, Prince Edward Co., Colonial Virginia ,   d. Aft 1838, Smith Co., Tennessee  (Age 78 years)   3. Mary 'Polly' Carter,   b. Abt 1762, Prince Edward Co., Virginia ,   d. Yes, date unknown, Halifax County, Virginia   4. Ranger Morgan Carter,   b. Abt 1764, Prince Edward County, Virginia Colony ,   d. Yes, date unknown   5. Nancy Carter,   b. Est 1772, Prince Edward Co., Colonial Virginia ,   d. Yes, date unknown + 6. Joseph Carter,   b. 7 May 1766, Prince Edward Co., Virginia ,   d. 14 Jun 1839, Sumner County, Tennessee  (Age 73 years)   7. Elizabeth Carter,   b. Abt 1766, Prince Edward Co., Virginia ,   d. Yes, date unknown   8. Martha Carter,   b. Abt 1770, Prince Edward Co., Virginia ,   d. Yes, date unknown + 9. Private Francis M. Carter, J. P. ,   b. Abt 1770, Prince Edward Co., Virginia ,   d. 20 Feb 1868, Smith Co., Tennessee  (Age ~ 98 years)   10. Lucy Carter,   b. Abt 1772, Prince Edward County, Virginia ,   d. Yes, date unknown, Wilson County, Tennessee
  Last Modified	2 Apr 2023
  Family ID	F4414	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Documents » Slide Show		Giles 5 A History of the Carter Family" Compiled and edited by the American Genealogical Research Institute Washington DC 20001 Copyright 1972 Library of Congress Card Catalog #: 75-187586 Identifies two Giles Carters as separate individuals, probably related.
  		Will of Theodorick Carter II Theodorick Carter II Will.pdf
  		Will of Theodorick Carter II Pg 3 Theodorick Carter II - Will Pg 3.pdf
  		Transcription of Will of Theordorick Carter II Theodorick Carter II - Will Transcription.pdf
  		Will of William Carter Halifax, North Carolina, Page TWO P1WillWmCarterHalifaxNC.jpg
  		Page THREE Will of William Carter of Halifax, NC P3-13907WillWmCarterHalifaxNC.jpg
  		Page ONE: Will of William Carter of Halifax, NC P2-13907WillWmCarterHalifaxNC.jpg
  		Newspaper Article Giles, John, Theodorick Carter by John Kent Cabaniss 203 Keith Rd. Newport News, Virginia 23606. nafamMaryMichauzCunningham.jpg

  
  

• Notes

  Manufacturer of Shalloons and lastings textiles; brother, Richard is a Tailor and also shown in records concerning the purchase of textiles.

  
  

• Sources

  [S100] Internet Source, http://www.ncgenweb.us/halifax/military/wm_carter.htm. [S48] Ancestry Link, http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=3877&h=1240383&ssrc=pt&tid=4020007&pid=24021516352&usePUB=true. William Carter, 1680-1830 Name: William Carter Dates: 1776-1800 Location: Halifax Occupation(s): manufacturer of shalloons & lastings textiles(m) Gender: Male Address(es): Rustic No.20; Manufacturers Hall & the Occupiers of the stands, Halifax Source Date: 1784 Source Info: Listed in Bailey's British Directory [for 1784]; or, Merchant's and Trader's Useful Companion for the year 1784 ... in 4 Volumes ... Volume 1. London; Volume 2 The Western Directory; Volume 3 The Northern Directory; Volume 4 The Eastern Directory. The First Edition, 1784, BAILEY. London; Printed by J. Andrews, Little Eastcheap, and to be had of the Author, No. 53, Basinghall-street; No. 4, Queen-street, Cheapside; Mr. Long, Optician, Royal Exchange, and of every Bookseller in Town and Country [S40] Will, William4 of Halifax. William's Will dated 1810 names Daughter Mary Sawyer, 4 sons William, Francis, Theodore and Joseph; 4 Daughters named Mary Sawyer, Nancy Boston, Lucy Pike, Martha Baker. [S40] Will, Transcript of Will of William Carter of Halifax Co., VA. Item. I give and bequeath to my son JOSEPH CARTER in addition to what I have already given him, three Negroes HANNAH, WILL & DICK to him and his heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my son THEODORICK CARTER two Negroes DILSY & CHARLES to him & his heirs forever. Item. I lend unto my Daughter MARY SAWYER, MARIA & CRITA, during her natural life and at her decease to be equally divided between her children to them & their heirs forever. Item. I lend unto my daughter MARTHA BAKER during her life my Negroes HOLLY & SALL and their increase, and at her decease to go to her children to them and their heirs for ever. Item. I lend unto my daughter NANCY BOSTON during her life four Negroes, AMY, DICY, FRANK & FANNY and at her decease to go to her children, to them and their heirs for ever. Item. I lend unto my daughter LUCY PIKE during her life my Negroes JUDE her son BENJAMIN and her increase and at her decease to go to her children, to them and their heirs forever. Item. I give & bequeath to my grandaughter POLLY HARRIS a Negro girl SERENER to her and her heirs for ever. Item. I give & bequeath to my son FRANCIS CARTER the land and Plantation whereon he now lives, it being the land I bought of MARK & NATHAN RICKMAN, also two Negroes MACLIN & SILVY. Also my old faithful Negro fellow DICK, he is to take care of and support as long as he lives/in addition to what I have already given him to him & his heirs for ever. Item. I give and bequeath unto my grandson BELFIELD N. CARTER a Negro boy named SQUIRE to him & his heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath unto my grandson WILLIAM CARTER, son of FRANCIS CARTER a Negro boy named BRISTIL to him and his heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my grandaughter LOUISA JONES CARTER a Negro girl called MARTHA to her and her heirs forever. Item. I give & bequeath unto THORNTON MALLARD son of JOHN MALLARD deceased a black colt to him and his heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my son FRANCIS CARTER one bed & furniture to him & his heirs forever. It is my Will & desire that the residue of my property which I have not willed away shall be sold by my Executors hereinafter named upon a credit of twelve months and the money arising from such sale to be equally divided between my four sons, to wit, WILLIAM CARTER, JOSEPH CARTER, THEODORICK CARTER and FRANCIS CARTER to them and their heirs forever. It is my Will and desire should any dispute arise between my Legatees respecting my Will above written that all such disputes shall be settled by arbitration each party choosing one person thence too in case of disagreement to choose the third and their decision shall be final and binding. I hereby nominate and appoint my son FRANCIS CARTER & my friend WOOD JONES HAMLIN my whole and sole Executors to this my last Will and Testament signed, sealed this the 17 day of March Eighteen hundred & Ten. WILLIAM CARTER ("X" his mark) Signed, and acknowledged in the presence of WOOD J. HAMLIN JESSE CARTER ("X" his mark) BENJ. CARTER ("X" his mark)