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PATRIOT Richard 'Gunsmith' dna Carter

PATRIOT Richard 'Gunsmith' dna Carter

Male Abt 1730 - Bef 1787  (~ 57 years)

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  1. 1.  PATRIOT Richard 'Gunsmith' dna CarterPATRIOT Richard 'Gunsmith' dna Carter was born Abt 1730, Henrico Co., Colonial Virginia; died Bef Jul 1787, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.

    Notes:

    Richard Carter + Frances Walters, From the 1782 Personal Property Tax Lists for Halifax Co., VA., the following Carters were recorded:

    Household #284
    Richard Carter
    1 Tithe/15 Negroes/6 Horses/0 Mules/36 Cattle
    ****************
    http://genforum.genealogy.com/carter/messages/14616.html
    Halifax Virginia
    RICHARD CARTER Inventory & Appraisement 17 July 1787 Among items listed: roan mare, mare & colt, roan mare, sorrel mare, 1 do. Fear Naught, 1 do., blacksmiths tools, plantation tools, coopers tools, old brass, ox cart, yoak of stears, cattle, sheep, hoggs, 5 bee gums, negro fellow Isaac, do. wench Peg, do. girl do., houshold goods, mans saddle, 4 feather beds & furniture, 12 chears, 3 spinning wheels. S/L. Ragland, John Moore, Caleb Dodson, Frances Carter
    Returned 20 December 1787 (Total not given)
    http://reynoldspatova.org/getperson.php?personID=I17167&tree=reynolds1

    Richard Carter + Frances Walters
    http://reynoldspatova.org/getperson.php?personID=I17167&tree=reynolds1
    Richard and Frances Carter buy 400 acres from Joseph Terry in 1767. However, the 400 acres of Wm. Walters adjacent to George next were transferred to said Joseph Terry 10 May 1764. [William Walters is Frances' Father] http://reynoldspatova.org/getperson.php?personID=I13984&tree=reynolds1

    "A Deed from Richard Carter to the Vestry of Antrim Parish was by the said Richard acknowledged to be his act and deed, and the same is Ordered to be recorded 27 Nov 1767 Pittsylvania". [Pittsylvania formed in 1767]
    http://reynoldspatova.org/getperson.php?personID=I13984&tree=reynolds1

    The 354 Acre Patent to George Carter on 20 Jul 1768 (Va. Pat. Bk 37, pp. 270,271) and is surrounded by Walters, in Halifax, on the waters of Doubles Creek. 21 Jul 1773. http://reynoldspatova.org/getperson.php?personID=I17076&tree=reynolds1

    Richard and Frances Carter sold 100 acres to George Carter. Witnesses: Thomas Walters, I.N. Walters, Robert Walters. Bk 3, p.336.
    http://reynoldspatova.org/getperson.php?personID=I17076&tree=reynolds1

    "At a court held Sept 25, 1778, Walters was appointed first lieutenant, John Hall second lieutenant and John Stamps ensign in Captain George Carter's company of County Militia"
    http://reynoldspatova.org/getperson.php?personID=I17076&tree=reynolds1.

    29 Jan 1773 (HDB9/23) from John Whoods of H, planter, to Henry Heryford of H, for 55 ~, all that dividend of 161 acres of land in H, being part of an order of council granted to Richard Anderson and conveyed by deed to said Whood. The land is bounded by Boyd Road, the old courthouse. Signed - John (X his mark) Whood. Wit - Thos Lovelace, John Lovelace, Richard Carter (X his mark) Whood. Violet, the wife of the said John, relinquished her right of dower. Recorded 18 Feb 1773 [Richard GS Carter]

    11 Dec 1772 HDB9/27 from William Tinney (Tenny) Sr. of H, to Caleb Townes of H, for 90~, all that tract of about 263 acres of land in H on Winns Cr. and bounded by John Price, John Lawson, Henry Baker Kearby. Signed - Wiliam Tenney. Wit - William Powell, William Tinney, Richard Carter, Larkin Caison (Cason), William Cason. Recorded 18 Mar, 1773. [Richard GS Carter]

    19 May 1773 (HDB9/42) from Richard Carter and Mary Ann, his wife, of H, to Francis Moore Petty (Pettey) of Charlotte Co., for 60~, a certain tract of 200 acres of land in H, being a part of 400 a. said Carter bought of Daniel Easly, lying on the draughts of Pole Cat and Bad Luck Creeks, bounded by pointers in Watkins and Anderson's dividing line, said Carter. Signed - Richard Carter. Wit- Geo Carter, James Farmer, Henry Heryford, Mary Ann, the wife of the said Richard, relinquished her right of dower. Recorded 20 May 1773.

    19 Jan 1774 (HDB9/324) from John Anderson of Antrim Parish and H, to Mary Wilson of same, for 25~, a certain tract of land of about 157 a., which land in H, on Badluck Cr. adjoining the lands of Mary Wilson and Thomas Lovelace, bounded by George Brown, Boyds Road, Champ Terry's order line. Signed John Anderson. Wit - Richard Carter, Maryann (X her mark) Carter, Joseph Petty. Recorded 18 Aug 1774.[Richard Carter #3 (wife Mary Ann)

    25 Jan 1774 (HDB9/215) from William Payne of H, planter, to Jared (Gerard) Ellison Gross of Surry County, North Carolina, planter, for 150~, a certain tract of about 101 a. of land in H on both sides of the Double Cr. of Dan [River], bounded by the mouth of the great Branch, Byrd's order line, Wm Payne dec'd, Cawthens Branch. Signed - William (W his mark) Payne. Wit - George Carter, Henry (X his mark) Kirby, Poyndexter Payne. Recorded 17 Feb, 1774.

    15 Jun 1773 (HDB9/82) from Willliam Russell of Antrim Parish, H, planter to Buckner Russell of same, for 20~, a certian tract of land of about 100 a. in H on both sides of Tobie Cr., being bounded by [trees]. Signed - William (R his mark) Russel. Wit - Geo Carter, Caleb Dodson, Jacob (X his mark) Light. Recorded 17 Jun 1773.http://reynoldspatova.org/getperson.php?personID=I17076&tree=reynolds1

    17 Mar 1777 (HDB10/213) from Henry Heryford and Ann, his wife, of H, to David Farmer of H, for 40~, one certain tract of land in H., and bounded by Watling[ton], Nimrod Farguson, Boyds, road, a line agreed to by Richard Wood and said Heryford, about 160 a. Signed Henry Heryford, Ann Heryford. Wit - Richard Carter, Thomas Scurlock, Alexander (X his Mark) Hitts. Recorded 19 Jun 1777.[Richard GS Carter]
    http://reynoldspatova.org/getperson.php?personID=I13984&tree=reynolds1

    Two Richard Carters are found in Antrim Parish [Halifax Co., VA] in the early records.

    One Richard is noted as a Gunsmith is then found with Frances as his wife until he dies [bef Jul 1787].

    The second a Tailor. Richard Carter, a Tailor is proved to have married Susannah Bigger in Prince Edward Co., and later moved to Halifax Co., VA

    By 1774 another Richard is noted in deeds with a wife, Mary Ann. She is believed to be the Granddaughter of Susanna Carter; now proved by dna analysis NOT to be of the Giles Carter lines.

    In the 1785 First Census of the United States; all three Richards are shown and labeled (GS), (T), (S) plus 5 other Richard Carters with no notations.



    9 Feb 1779 (PDB5/149) from George Carter of P, [Pittsylvania] to Samuel Atkinson of Cumberland Co., for 1000~, 450 acres in P on the branches of the Lower Double Cr. of Dan River, bounded by pine pointers near the old road, then to Colo Wilson, the Great Branch, Richd Carter. Signed - George Carter. Wit - Richd Carter, Robert Waltrs, John Atkinson, Mary, the wife of the sd George Carter, relinquished her right of dower to the lands within mentioned. Recorded 20 Apr 1779. [Richard Carter GS is dead in July 1778, as his inventory is returned, therefore this is Richard (Tailor)] The implication of this record is that both families of Richard the Tailor and Richard the Gunsmith Carter are acquainted, as Richard Gunsmith could not have witnessed this deed after his death.




    Richard Carter's Daughter, Mary Frances, married Frederick Miller. Frederick Miller testifies in the Chancery matter of John Carter's estate when the Legatees file suit for equal division of the land and slaves. This occurs 19 years after his death; presumably when the youngest son reaches age 21. We believe Frederick Miller would not testify unless he is a family member.

    Land: Pittsylvania Co VA/DB 3, p.322; 21 Jul 1773 Thomas WALTERS, planter, to John WALTERS, planter ..for 100#'s ..land both sides Lower Double Creek of Dann ...north side Lower Double Creek ...crossing Creek ...down the Creek ..Corner Jeremiah Videtoes ...near a branch corner of William Chandler ...200 acres. Signed: Thomas [T] Walters. Wit: George Carter, Richd Carter, Robt WALTERS. Rec. 22 Jul 1773.
    [Thomas to son John] Witness Richard Carter and George Carter; attributed to Richard Gunsmith Carter and his brother, George Carter.

    Pittsylvania Co VA DB 4/p.473 10 Feb 1778 John Watkins to Robert Walters. 125 acres on south daughts of Lower Double Crk of Dan R bounded by Robt & John Walters, a ridge near the path, John Hall, sd John Watkins, and Thomas Walters. Signed: John Watkins. Wit: Geo. Carter, John Walters, Joseph Hall. Rec. 26 Mar 1778.
    http://reynoldspatova.org/getperson.php?personID=I17076&tree=reynolds1

    Pittsylvania Co VA DB 4/p.308 18 Feb 1777 John Madding of Pittsylvania Co & William Chandler of Halifax Co to Buckner Russell of Halifax. Tract of 200 acres on lower Double Crk of Dan R, bounded by George Carter, John Walters, a stony ridge, Thos. Walker's line, Madding's Spring Branch, Madding's old line. Signed: John Madding, William (W) Chandler. Wit: William Betty, Nathaniel Hughs, Thos. Hill, Geo. Carter. Rec. 27 Mar 1777
    http://reynoldspatova.org/getperson.php?personID=I17076&tree=reynolds1

    Pittsylvania Co. VA
    Deed Book 1
    Page 241a. Aug 27, 1764 from Peter Edwards of P, to Richard Carter of P, for 20 £, a certain tract of land in P containing about 66 acres, and bounded by [blank] .Signed- , Peter Edwards. Wit -Theo Carter, Theod Carter Jr. Recorded Sep 17, 1764.

    Birth:
    Census 1785 Albermarle Co., VA
    Living in Halifax/Pittsylvania;


    Name:
    R1b-08

    Richard married Frances Walters. Frances (daughter of William Walters and Susannah McBee/Magby/Mocobee/Mocaboy/McGehee/McGregor) was born Abt 1736, Brunswick Co., Virginia; died Aft 1803, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Notes:

    Married:
    NOTE: The name Ewell is passed down this line for several generations. It is even misspelled as Yewel in one case. This is further evidence of Frances Walters identity.

    Marriages of Pittsylvania County: Lucy Carter + Oliver Hall [Bondsman Spencer Carter] 9 Dec 1818

    Children:
    1. George Carter was born Est 1704, Henrico County, Virginia; died Aft 1777, Charlotte Co., Virginia.
    2. Richard s/o Frances Walters Carter was born Est 1754; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Mary Frances [dna] Carter was born Abt 1755, Halifax Co., Virginia; died Bef 1820, Halifax, Virginia or Maury, Tennessee.
    4. George Carter was born Abt 1758, Henrico, Virginia Colony; died Yes, date unknown, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.
    5. Presley Carter was born Abt 1762, Albermarle Co., Colonial Virginia; died Abt 1840, Jefferson Co., Tennessee.
    6. Levin Carter was born Abt 1771, Halifax Co., Virginia; died Yes, date unknown, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    7. Travis Carter was born 20 Oct 1773, Halifax County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Charles Ewell dar Carter was born 2 Oct 1775, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; died 3 May 1854, Grayson Co., Kentucky.
    9. Elizabeth Carter was born Abt 1778, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; died 12 Sep 1857, Green County, Kentucky.
    10. Spencer dna Carter was born 11 Sep 1783, Caroline Co., Virginia; died 10 Jul 1861, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.

Generation: 2