Captain Robert Hicks- Indian Trader (mid-1600s); Surry Co; Charles City Co., Brunswick Co. Virginia.
[Under construction]
[This is one of the important early Hicks lines in Virginia and South Carolina. There is an extensive lineage below (at bottom of this page) with wills and various supporting documents.
According to some sources Captain Robert's father, also named Robert (Robert Sr.) and called "Robert, the tailor", was sponsored by Hugh Lee, (Hugh Lee, III married Samuel Tatum's daughter, Ann) and had a land holding dated 1654 (see below). He was born c. 1636 and came into Virginia around 1654. The second holding of that land may be him or by 1694 it may have transferred his son Captain Robert (no record of transfer or will both are known as Robert Hicks). Note the land adjoins the land of John Evans (Sr.), the Captain's father-in-law. There are at least two John Evans (Sr. and Jr.) that are involved with the early Hicks family in Charles City Co. According to The ancestry of Tennessee Williams - Page 38; 1993: John Evans Sr. b. 1649 of Bristol (m. Mary) of Charles Co. later moved to Prince Georges Co. and [Captain] Robert Hicks, Sr., born ca. 1650; married by 1685, Charles City Co., VA.
Then there is Robert (m. Elizabeth Urvin) Hicks, son of Captain Robert and his first wife Winnifred. Robert is not mentioned in Captain Robert's will or Frances will- perhaps he was rejected by the family or as I thought initially he was the son of a relative.
Other sources have father (Robert the taylor) of Captain Robert marrying Winnifred Evans and having another son John who m. Rebecca Rives.
1) April 8, 1654 Robert Hicks- Charles City Co., south side Appomattox River, north side 3rd. branch Blackwater (Creek), near Warrck Path (VPB#6,p.510)
2) Patent to Hugh Lee, dated April 8, 1654, for 2000 acres, named Aberconaway, Charles City County, for transportation of 40 persons, including Richrd, Sparkes, Hen. Neale, Jno. Crew, Andr. Crew, Richd. Dennis, Wm. Marsh, Morris Joyce, Hen. Allaman, Jno. Browne, Wm. Bernard, Tho. Clark, Tomasin Harris, Jno. Browne, Phill. Pledge, Mary Browne, Jno. Cox, Richd. Warren, Tho. Michell, Jno. Drennett, Barbara Petingall, Cha. Bartlett, Wm. Taylor, Jno. Floyd, Tho. Stanley, Joan Liswell, Sara King, Rebecka Love?, Sara Swetland, Jocabus Jonson, Eliz. Cooper, Tho. Woods, Tho. Dance, Jno. Burges, Tho. Ory?, Addam Bradshaw, Robt. Hyme?, Martha Gibbs, Robt. Hicks, Jno. Allen, and Tho. Alford, on South Side Appomattock River, on North side the 3rd branch of the Black Water; nigh Warrick Path. Virginia Patent Book 6, page 510.
3) April, 1694 Robert Hicks Charles City Co., Parish of Bristol, south side Appomattox, adjoining John Evan's land.
At the bottom of this page below the chart are some online articles which may or may not be accurate:
R. Matteson 2014]
Descendants of Robert Hicks (1658- 1739) Virginia
Generation No. 1
1. ROBERT[1] HICKS (also HIX), the taylor (b. abt. 1636 d. ?) m. ?
Notes:
[Item 1] Virginia Land Records: 1654 April 8 Robert Hicks Charles City Co., south side Appomattox River, north side 3rd. branch Blackwater (Creek), near Warrck Path (VPB#6, p. 510).
[Item 2] Book 7 PP 395 & 396 24 Oct 1701 John Poythris, Senr. Deep Bottom, 350 acres Charles City Co. N side of Nottaway River adj 950 acres patented by Hugh Lee, Jr. (and sold to William Jones, Sr., Robert Hix, the taylor, Senr., and John Roberts); to fork of Myery Br., parting Tonatora old field, to the Indian SW, 24 Oct, 1701. Transportation of 7 persons; John Lee, Robert Boreman, HUMPHREY HIX, Hen. Snetgrove, Mary Drin, N. Satinbach, Wm. Lambut. (ref C & P Vol 3, P. 52)
Children of ROBERT[1] HICKS (the tailor) are:
i. CAPTAIN ROBERT HIX (ROBERT JR.) m WINNIFRED EVANS and 2nd FRANCIS HOUSE
ii. JOHN HICKS m. REBECCA RIVES (REBECKAH RIEVES)
Generation No. 2
2. CAPTAIN ROBERT HIX, (ROBERT [1]) Indian trader was born abt 1658, and died bef. February 07, 1739/40 in Brunswick County, Virginia. He married (1) WINIFRED EVANS Abt 1690, daughter of John Evans and Mary. He married (2) FRANCES [Luton? House?] after 1690. His nickname was "Robin."
Notes
[Item 1] John Evans, Senr. of the county of Charles City and Parish of Bristol of the one part and Robert Hix and Winnifred his wife, son and daughter in law to ye aforesaid John Evans in the county and Parish aforesd. of the other part. . . John Evans Senr. for & in consideration of the love and affection he beareth to his son and daughter in law Robert and Winnifred . . . give to Robert Hicks and Winnifred his wife. . . 560 acres of land in same county, formerly taken up by the said Evans containing 90 acres Evans old line, Major Genll. Woods land (now belonging to Jones). Signed by John (JE) Evans and witnessed by Hen. Randolph, James Corke. Court for April 2, 1690, Mary wife of John Evans relinquished her right of dower in the said lands conveyed. Witnesses were Wm. Vaughan, Senr., James Adams, and James Corke. [Deeds & Wills (1689-1690), page ____, Charles City County, Virginia]
[Item 2] Indenture between Robert Hix and George Hix, for natural Love and Affection unto my son, George Hix, 500 acres on North side of Maherrin River in Southwark Parish, and being a part of a 2,000 acre tract granted to the said Robert Hix, by Letters of Patent dated August 10, 1720, and adjoining the lands of Robert Hicks, Daniel Hicks and James Wyches. Presented in Court on March 17, 1730. [Deeds, etc. Book 1730-1738, page 84, Surry County, Virginia]
[Item 3] Indenture made the 1st day of April, 1735, between Robert Hicks of Brunswick County on the one part and Thomas Jacobs and Tabetha Jacobs, his wife, daughter to the said Robert Hicks of the other part, for 10 pounds, conveying one certain tract or pearsall (sic) of land containing one hundred acres lying in Brunswick County on the North side of Meherin River, to Thomas Jacobs and Tabetha Jacobs, his wife, for and during their natural life and hafter or their decease unto Thomas Jacobs and John Jacobs, sons to the said Thomas Jacobs and Tabetha, his wife. Signed by Robert Hicks and Frances Hicks. Witnessed by John Irby and Jane Roberts. Presented to Court on the 3rd day of April, 1735. [Deeds and Wills Book 1, page 167, Brunswick County, Virginia]
[Item 4- Captain Robert's Will] In the name of God Amen I Robert Hicks, Gentleman of the County of Brunswick in the Colony and dominion of Virginia, Knowing the uncertainty of human life and being now in perfect health and sound and disposing mind and memory do judge this the most proper time to make my Last Will and Testament for the disposing of what Lands Slaves Goods and Chattels I at the present time am owner of which I do in manner and form as followeth. Imprimis I acknowledge the Divine Favor and Mercy of God in so safely conducting and preserving me through all the Dangers to which human Life is exposed to this present time hoping the same Divine Grace may enable me to act to the end of my Life as becomes a follower of our Blessed Saviour Jesus Christ by whose advocacy & mediation with the Father I hope to to be admitted to eternal salvation. Item I give and bequeath unto my son Charles Hicks all my land at the Indian Fort below where I know live joining Captain Nathaniel Edwards his lower line and Batts his line containing 650 acres to him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Frances Hicks four slaves name Kate, Martha Alias Hatt, Will and Popper. I also give to my said wife the Bed and Furniture which I now lie in with my will and Six sheep the best that she can choose out of the Flock and 4 cows and calves and also my largest iron Pott. Item I give and bequeath unto my son James Hicks after the decease of my wife the plantation whereon I now live being whatever remains of my patent for 2610 acres after the several tracts hereafter given and taken out of the said patent to him & his heirs forever. I also give unto my said son James one mulatto boy named Peter being now in the possession of the said James Hicks. Item I give and bequeath unto my son-in-law Richard Ransom 150 acres of land lying in the fork of Reeves his swamp being the plantation whereon John Hicks lived unto him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my grandson Benjamin Hicks 150 acres of land lying in the fork of Reeves his swamp above the land I have given to Richard Ransom to him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my son George Hicks a certain parcel of land joining to what he has already beginning at the mouth of his pasture branch and running from thence to the persimmon trees that grow by my haystack to him and his heirs forever. Item I give unto my son James Hicks my large oval table. Item I give unto my daughter Frances Ransom two slaves, Jo and Cesar. Item I give unto my daughter Martha Bedingfield a negro girl named Hannah. Item I give unto my daughter Elizabeth Hicks two slaves, Will & Amy. Item I give unto my daughter Rachel Hicks two slaves, Dick & Judy. Item I give unto my son Charles Hicks my negro Peter and a bed and furniture and that chest which he now hath. Item I give unto my daughter Elizabeth one bed and furniture. Item I give unto my daughter Rachael one bed and furniture. Item I give and bequeath unto my grandson John Bedingfield all my part of the mill on Genito's creek to him and his heirs forever. Item I give & bequeath unto my beloved wife Frances Hicks all the remainder of my estate horses cattle sheep hogs and household stuff to be entirely at her own disposal. Item I give unto my two daughters Mary & Tabitha to each a common Bible. Lastly I nominate constitute and appoint my beloved wife Frances Hicks full and sole Executrix of this my Last Will and Testament hereby revoking annulling and making void all former and other wills and testaments whatsoever. In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal the 6th day of March Anno Christ 1738/39. Signed by Robert Hicks. Signed and sealed and acknowledged as the Last Will and Testament of Robert Hicks in the presence of Anne Poythress, Charles Ross, and John Chapman. At a court held for Brunswick Co. the 7th day of February, 1739. This will was presented in court by Frances Hicks the Executrix therein named who made oath thereto according to law and the same being proved by the oaths of Ann Poythress, Charles Ross, and John Chapman it is admitted to record. [Will Book 2, page 3, Brunswick County, Virginia]
[Item 5] Charles Hicks of Brunswick County to Timothy Thorp of Isle of Wight County, for 5 shillings, 650 acres on north side Meherrin River, Surry County, adjoining John Peterson, Wm. Battle, and Rives; and is part of a grant to Robert Hicks in 1737. April 13, 1740 [Deeds, etc. 1738-1754, page 305, Surry County, Virginia]
[Item 6- 2nd wife Frances- Will] In the Name of God Amen, May 7, 1744, I Frances Hicks of Brunswick Co., being sick and weak but in my perfect senses and memory (for which I glorify God) and being willing to settle my affairs and dispose of my estate do make constitute and appoint this to be my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following: Imprimis I commit my body to be decently interred and my soul in the hands of Almighty God hoping for salvation by and through merits of that Innaculate Lamb my Saviour Jesus Christ the Righteous. Item I give to my son George Hicks one large iron Pott a currying knife a fleshing knife and two satchels. Item I give to my son John Hicks all my horses and mares. Item I give to my son James Hicks six leather chairs six head of cattle and one large iron Pott. Item I give to my son Charles Hicks my slave Hatt and her child Hamme six head of cattle one bed six pewter plates and on table. Item I give to my daughter Frances Ransom two slaves Will and Kate four silver spoons two pewter dishes one pewter basin and one large table. Item I give to my grandaughter Elizabeth Ransom one girl slave named Susy. Item I give to my granddaughter Tabitha Irby one slave name Pepper four silver spoons two pewter dishes six pewter plates and six head of cattle. Item I give to my daughter Rachael Davis one bed a pair of sheets two blankets a large ragg bolster two pillows bedstead and cord four silver spoons two pewter dishes six pewter plates a firetong and shovel and one pewter bason. Item All my wearing clothes I give to my three daughters Frances, Elizabeth and Rachael to be equally divided. Item All the remainder of my estate after my debts are paid I give to my 3 sons George Hicks James Hicks and Charles Hicks to be equally divided between them and I do order that no appraisement to be made of my estate. Item I revoke and make null and void all wills heretofore by me made. Item I constitute and appoint my two sons George Hicks & James Hicks executors of this my Last Will and Testament. In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written. Signed by Frances Hicks. Signed sealed published and declared in presence of John Wall, Henry Beddingfield, and William Beddingfield. At a court held for Brunswick Co., July 5, 1744, this last Will & Testament of Frances Hicks, widow, deceased was presented in court by James Hicks one of the executors therein named who made oath thereto according to law and the same being proved by the oath of John Wall, Gent., and Henry Beddingfield two of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded on the motion of the said James certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof reserving liberty to George Hicks, Gent., the other executor to join in the executorship if he thinks fit. At a court for Brunswick Co., August 2, 1744, on the motion of George Hicks gent. one of the executors named in the last Will & Testament of Frances Hicks, widow, deceased and his making oath according to law certificate is granted to him for obtaining a probate in conjunction with the said James Hix the other executor in due form. [Will Book 2, page 93, Brunswick County, Virginia]
[Item 7] Inventory and Appraisal of the Estate of Charles Hix. Taken by Batt Peterson, John Wall, Jr. and Michael Wall, Jr. Errors excepted by George Hicks, Administrator. Returned to Court on June 6, 1745. [Will Book 2, page 103, Brunswick County, Virginia]
[Item 8] Indenture made the 24th day of February, 1756, between Benjamin Hicks and Nathaniel Edwards, Esq. for 23 pounds, 8 shillings and 9 pence, conveying 150 acres on Fork of River's Swamp, being all the land devised by the Last Will and Testament of Robert Hicks, dated March 6, 1738 to the said Benjamin Hicks. Witnesses were Miles Cary, J. Edmunds, W. Edward, and Nathaniel Edwards, Jr. Presented in Court on February 24, 1756. [Deed Book 6, page 34, Brunswick County, Virginia]
[Item 8- confirming Robert's age] From: The Prose Works of William Byrd of Westover- Page 97; regarding William Byrd II- 1728 surveying expedition: "I sent several men out a-hunting, and they brought back four turkeys. Old Captain Hix killed two of them, who turned his hand to everything notwithstanding his great age, disdaining to be thought the worse for threescore-and-ten. Beauty never appeared better in old age, with a ruddy complexion and hair as white as snow."
Children of Robert Hicks and 1st wife Winifred Evans are:
i. DANIEL[3] HICKS, b. c. 1684, d. Bef April 03, 1735, m. EDITH FONVILLE 1720 Brunswick County, Virginia.
ii. ROBERT HICKS, b. 1685 d. Bef October 07, 1737, m. ELIZABETH IRVING (URVIN, URVEN) Brunswick County, Virginia.
Children of Robert Hicks and 2nd wife Frances House are:
iii. CHARLES[3] HICKS, d. Bef June 06, 1745, Brunswick County, Virginia. no heirs [Inventory and Appraisal of the Estate of Charles Hix. Taken by Batt Peterson, John Wall, Jr. and Michael Wall, Jr. Errors excepted by George Hicks, Administrator. Returned to Court on June 6, 1745. Will Book 2, page 103, Brunswick County, Virginia. ]
iv. GEORGE HICKS, b. 1695 d. Bef May 25, 1762, Craven County, South Carolina. m. Sarah (?) issue: Capt. James; Col. George, Robert, Lucy, Sarah.
v. JAMES HICKS, d. 1761 m. Martha Jane Fathey
vi. JOHN HICKS b. 1721- d. 24 Apr 1750 m. Obedience. They moved to Anson Co., NC c. 1741. John and Obedience had four children: (a) William who married Sarah, childless widow of Isham Young, by late 1750's; (b) John Jr. who married Frances and left two orphan daughters: Frances and Martha, when he died in early 1770's; (c) Frances, who married (1) Nathaniel Curtis and (2) William Hamer, and died by early 1790's; and (d) Mary, who married William Hamer's brother, John Hamer Jr. John Hicks Sr., husband of Obedience, died in early 1760's.
vii. FRANCES HICKS. m. 1. RICHARD RANSOME (RANSONE) 2. BATT PETERSON and 3. SEYMOUR POWELL
viii. MARTHA HICKS. m HENRY BEDDINGFIELD
ix. ELIZABETH HICKS. m. THOMAS LANIER
x. RACHEL HICKS, m. MATTHIAS DAVIS.
xi. MARY HICKS m JOSIAH WYNN
xii. TABITHA HICKS m. THOMAS JACOBS.
2. JOHN [2] HIX (ROBERT [1]) m. REBECCA RIVES [see extensive chart attached]
Generation No. 3
1. DANIEL[3] HICKS (CAPTAIN ROBERT[2]; ROBERT [1]) Born ?, died bef April 03, 1735 in Brunswick County, Virginia. He married EDITH FONVILLE (1705-1772) [who remarried Abraham Kibbles].
Notes:
[Item 1 Son's Guardianship] Daniel was not mentioned in Captain Robert's will because he had already died before Robert. Daniel's brother George Hicks became the guardian of Daniel's sons, Benjamin, Captain Thomas, and Daniel Jr (moved to Onslow, NC died 1761- see will).
[Item 2 Will of Daniel Hicks- 1735] In the name of God Amen. the seventh day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand seven Hundred and thirty four, I Daniel Hicks of Brunswick County being very sick and weak in body, but of perfect mind and memory thanks be given to God, therefore bring unto mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and Testament that is to say principally and first of all, I give and recommend my soul to God that gave it, and for my body recommend it to the earth to be buried in a Christian like manner at the discretion of my executors nothing doubting but at the General Resurection I shall receive the same again by the mighty power of God, touching such worldly estate wherewith it hath pleased to bless me in this life, I give devise and dispose of the same in the following manner. I give and bequeath to Edith my dearly beloved wife two negroes named Dick and Annake a horse called Lap side saddle and Bridel and half my household goods to her, her heirs and assigns forever and I likewise give to the sd. Edith the use of one Negro called Valentine during her widowhood and that at her death or marriage the said Negro Valentine to be delivered to my son Benjamin Hicks or to his heirs or assigns. And I do give to the sd. Edith the use of my dwelling house and plantation during her natural life. I give unto my well beloved son Thomas Hicks three negroes named Nero, Brandon and Peter and it is my desire that the tract of land where my plantation is be equally divided into two parts and the lower part of the sd. tract of land I do give to the said Thomas Hicks and to his heirs and assigns forever. I give to my well beloved son Daniel Hicks two negroes named Austine and Little Dick and my dwelling house and plantation with the appurtenances thereof to him and his heirs or assigns forever. I give to my well beloved daughter Mary Hicks two negroes named Dorcas and Phillis to her and to her heirs or assigns forever. I give to my well beloved son Benjamin Hicks two negroes named Bess and Hannah and their increase and the tract of land below Reves Swamp where John Hicks lived with the appurtenances thereof to him and his heirs or assigns forever. And it is my desire that after my just debts and funeral charges is turly paid that all my estate which is not herein mentioned by equally divided amongst my four children and I do likwise constitute make and ordain Edith my beloved wife and John Hicks my only and sole Executors of this my last Will and Testament and I do hereby utterly disallow, revoke and disannul all and every other former testaments, wills, legacies, bequests and executors by me in any ways before this time named willed and bequeathed ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written. This is the copie made by Daniel Hix at the house of George Wallton in the Parish of St. Andrews in the County of Brunswick in his last Sickness on the day herein mentioned as right as we can remember. Witness our hands. Signed by George Wallton, Robert Hicks, Sr., Frances Hicks, and James Hicks. At a court held for Brunswick County the third day of April, 1735 this copy of the will of Daniel Hicks was presented in Court by Edith Hicks Executrix therein named who made oath thereto according to law and the same being proved by George Wallton, Robert Hicks, Francis Hicks James Hicks witnesses thereto the same is admitted to record. [Deed and Will Book 1, page 168, Brunswick County, Virginia]
[Item 3] Indenture made the 25th day of January, 1745, between Thomas Hicks of North Carolina, and Nathaniel Edwards of Brunswick County, Virginia, for 40 pounds, conveying 250 acres on North side of Maherrin River and is the lower part of a tract of land containing 500 acres whereon Daniel Hicks, late of Brunswick County, at the time of his death did dwell and by his Last Will and Testament dated December 17, 1734, the said Daniel Hicks devised the land to Thomas Hicks. Witnesses were John Walls, Jr., George Hicks, James Hicks, Jr., John Irby, Jr., Henry Beddingfield and Francis Price. Acknowledged in Court on February 6, 1745. [Deed Book 3, page 141, Brunswick County, Virginia]
[Item 4- Edith Daniel's wife, remarried Abraham Kibble's, see also Daniel Jr.] In the Name of God Amen this Eighteenth Day of January (Anno Domini) 1772 I Edeth Kibbles of Onslow County in the province of North Carolina, Widow, being ancient and weak, but in perfect mind and Memory, Thanks begiven unto God for the same, calling unto mind the Mortality of my Body, and knowing that it is appointed for all Men once to dye; do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament. Vizt. Principally and first of all I give and recommend my Soul into the hands of Almighty God who gave it, and my Body to the dust to be buried in a Christian like and Decent manner at the discretion of my Executors, nothing doubting but at the General Resurrection, I shall receive the same again by the mighty Power of God. And as touching such Worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this Life, I give, devise, and dispose, of the same, in the following manner and form Imprimis that is to say the first of all my just debts to be paid, Item, I give and bequeath unto my daughter Lucy Fonville, one real sking Trunk, one Box Iron and heaters, and the half of all my wearing Apparel and the other half to Mary Williams. Item, I give and bequeath to my Grandaughter Esther Williams, the Daughter of Joseph Williams and Mary his Wife, my old Negroe Woman named Anaka, likewise my riding Saddle, and one Bell mettle Skillet, to her and her heirs forever. Item, it is my desire that my Bed and Bed furniture should be equally divided betwixt my two Daughters, Mary, and Lucy, Item. I give and bequeath unto my well beloved Son James Kibbles my Negroe Boy named Dick, likewise m theremainder of what Goods I shall be possesed of at the time of my Death real or personal, (after paying the above Legacies), to him and his heirs for ever. I likewise Constitute and appoint my Son James Kibbles my whole and Sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament, and do hereby disallow, disannul, and revoke; all and every other and former Wills and Testaments, bequeaths, or Executors, before any ways before this Time named, Willed, or bequeathed; making and Confirming this and no other to be my last Will and Testament, in Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal the Day and Year above mentioned. (the words /again and Skin/ in the Seventh and eleventh Lines being first interlined before signed). Signed Edeth Kibbles (bhm), witnessed by Benester (Banister) Lester, John Robinson and Joseph Preston. [Original Will, NC State Archives].
[Item Daniel's wife Edith Fonville Hicks Kibbles, see also Daniel Jr.] Abstracts of the 6 Dec 1750 will of Abraham Kibble (who mar. Edith, the widow of the older Daniel) seem to be inconsistent. Abraham's will in Onslow Co. NC was proved 2 Apr 1751 and mentions sons James, dau. Luse (Lucy?), step-sons Daniel and Thomas Hix (another ref. says sons James and Thomas, dau. Leuse, step-son Daniel Hix), wife Edith and s-i-l Joseph Williams execs., test. Thomas Jenkins, Jos. Loyd, Wm. Loyd. I don't have the complete text of the will, so I'm not sure whether Abraham Kibble had a son Thomas Kibble or a step-son Thomas Hicks (the ref. above was NC Hist. and Gen. Reg., v. I, p. 332)
[Item- Charles died with no heirs, made Thomas, his nephew, his heir] Indenture made 4 January 1745 between Thomas Hix nephew &; heir at law to Charles Hix late of the County of Brusnwick deceased and James Hix &; John David Junr. of Brunswick County, £10, 261a. on S. side of Hall's Branch. formerly granted to one John Bishop by Pattent dated 15 March 1741 &; by several mean conveyances became the Estate of the said Charles Hix who died without issue &; intestate. Signed Thomas Hix. Witnesses: Walter Campbell, John Burch, Moses Dunkley, Robert Campbell. Court February 6, 1745, Indenture, Memorandum and Receipt proved by the Oaths of Walter Campbell John Burch &; Moses Dunkley. [Deed Book 3, Page 146.]
Children of Daniel Hicks and Edith are:
i. CAPTAIN THOMAS[4] HICKS, b. Abt 1724; d. Aft January 03, 1762. of North Carolina by 1745 m. Elizabeth Williams (born March 30, 1740 in Hanover County, Virginia - died April 22, 1798 in Duplin County, North Carolina; married in Wake County, North Carolina?.
Notes:
[Item 1] Indenture made the 25th day of January, 1745, between Thomas Hicks of North Carolina, and Nathaniel Edwards of Brunswick County, Virginia, for 40 pounds, conveying 250 acres on North side of Maherrin River and is the lower part of a tract of land containing 500 acres whereon Daniel Hicks, late of Brunswick County, at the time of his death did dwell and by his Last Will and Testament dated December 17, 1734, the said Daniel Hicks devised the land to Thomas Hicks. Witnesses were John Walls, Jr., George Hicks, James Hicks, Jr., John Irby, Jr., Henry Beddingfield and Francis Price. Acknowledged in Court on February 6, 1745. [Deed Book 3, page 141, Brunswick County, Virginia]
[Item 2] There is a (Captain) Thomas Hicks with a grave marker- b. 3 Mar 1725 d. 2 Apr 1797 (in the Routledge cem. in Duplin Co. NC). This Thomas Hicks was a representative of Duplin Co. NC at the first meeting of the NC state congress at Newbern (i.e., New Bern), NC on 25 Aug 1774 (an extremely historic meeting leading to U.S. independence); this Thomas Hicks may have person of same name was one of two representatives to the NC House of Commons from Duplin Co.)
[Item 3] The grave marker date does not correspond to the Will dated 1775.
[Item 4] Will of Thomas Hicks, 1775, Duplin NC; Wife(not named), Rebecca, James, Leonard Borden, Trankful (Thankful), Ann, Laura, Betty, Sarah.
[Item 5] Will of Thankful Hicks, 1785, Duplin NC; Tillie, Ann Miller, Rebecca Mills, Thankful, Mary, James, Shadrack, Frederick.
(a) Daniel Hicks mar. 1st Serena Williams and 2nd Mary Ann E. K. Hairr, "the widow of Richard Croom".
(b) Thomas Hicks- born 1757 in Onslow County, North Carolina died Unknown and married 1782 in Wake County, North Carolina to Elizabeth Brewer who was born abt. 1763 in Wake County, North Carolina and died unknown possibly in Duplin County.
ii. MARY HICKS [4], b. Abt 1727.
iii. DANIEL HICKS[4] b. Abt 1730; d. Abt 1762, Onslow County, North Carolina. [see will] Issue: John; Elizabeth Robert; Sarah
iv. BENJAMIN HICKS, b. Abt 1734.
[Item 6] Additional Notes: By Lauren Stokes, ancestry message board, Feb 18, 2000.
From "Revolutionary War Records, Duplin and Sampson Counties, North Carolina, Contributions to Genealogy" by Virginia L. Bizzell and Oscar M. Bizzell, published 1997, Pages 124-125, the following is an partial excerpt from the entry on Thomas Hicks:
"Thomas Hicks was born 3 March 1925 in Brunswick County, Va. to David (Daniel) and Edith ____ Hicks. After the death of Davis (Daniel) , his wife Edit married Abraham Kibble and they moved to Carteret County, N.C. There Thomas married in 1754 to Elizabeth Williams, daughter of Nathaniel Williams of Onslow County. Thier children were:
1 -Daniel (1755-1812) who married 1st to Serena Williams and 2nd to Mary Ann E.K. Hairr, the widow Croom
2 - Rebecca who married James Mills
3- Thomas Jr. (no data)
4 - Robert (no data)
Thomas died 1797 and has a government supplied military marker at his grave in the Routledge Cemetery, Duplin County. It reads "Thomas Hicks musician, Rice's Company NC Troops Rev. War. Born 3 Mar 1725. Died 2 Apr 1797. Capt of NC Company 1754 (Spanish Alarm) In Colonial Assembly 1744 - 1779." Wife Elizabeth died 22 April 1798.
There seems to be some confusion as to the parentage of Rebecca who married James Mills, also of Duplin. Some postings list Rebecca as the daughter of Thomas Hicks and Thankful Weeks. Hope this information gives evidence to her parents as Thomas Hicks, son of David,(Daniel) husband of Elizabeth Williams.
[Item 7] Notes: Seems to me that there may be a contradiction between the Thomas Hicks data in "Revolutionary War Records, Duplin and Sampson Counties, North Carolina, Contributions to Genealogy" by Virginia L. Bizzell and Oscar M. Bizzell (1997), pp. 124-125" and the 1785 will of Thankful (Weeks?) Hicks, which mentions Rebecca Mills (is this Rebecca a dau. of Thankful Hicks, and did she marry James Mills?). You mentioned Thankful's will and another will in an earlier post - (1) will of Thomas Hicks, 1775, Duplin NC: wife (not named), Rebecca, James, Leonard Borden, Trankful(Thankful), Ann, Laura, Betty, Sarah; and (2) will of Thankful Hicks, 1785, Duplin NC: Tillie, Ann Miller, Rebecca Mills, Thankful, Mary, James, Shadrack, Frederick. The names of the children (if any) of Thomas Hicks and Thankful Hicks (husband and wife?) can't be determined from these will excerpts, which don't state the relationships to the legator - is the text of the complete wills available somewhere? Perhaps the!
same Thomas Hicks married both Thankful Weeks and Elizabeth Williams; or, some data applicable to two different people named Thomas Hicks were mixed together in the 1997 writing by the Bizzells, or Thankful Hicks' husband was not Thomas Hicks. Right now I would not trust the Bizzell version in toto until it could be confirmed by enough original records to eliminate all this uncertainty.
1. The Bizzell writing says Daniel Hicks, son of Thomas Hicks and Elizabeth Williams, mar. 1st Serena Williams and 2nd Mary Ann E. K. Hairr, "the widow Croom". From other (unproven) info I have gotten from various sources, (a) Daniel Hicks mar. Serena Williams, the dau. of Louis Williams and unk. wife; Serena's 2 siblings were Bonetta, wife of Lot Battle (Newbern, NC), and James, who married Lot Battle's sister (ref. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/3150); and (b) an unk. Hicks (Daniel?) mar. Mary Hare, the widow of Richard Croom (ref. Wheeler's Reminescenses and Memoirs of NC, intro., p. 63-65), possibly the Richard Croom who d. 21 Jun 1805 Wayne Co. NC (as reported in Raleigh Register of 8 Jul 1805). Perhaps these marriages involve the same Daniel Hicks, but the sources didn't identify his father.
2. Abstracts of the 6 Dec 1750 will of Abraham Kibble (who mar. Edith, the widow of the older Daniel/David Hicks) seem to be inconsistent. Abraham's will in Onslow Co. NC was proved 2 Apr 1751 and mentions sons James, dau. Luse (Lucy?), step-sons Daniel and Thomas Hix (another ref. says sons James and Thomas, dau. Leuse, step-son Daniel Hix), wife Edith and s-i-l Joseph Williams execs., test. Thomas Jenkins, Jos. Loyd, Wm. Loyd. I don't have the complete text of the will, so I'm not sure whether Abraham Kibble had a son Thomas Kibble or a step-son Thomas Hicks (the ref. above was NC Hist. and Gen. Reg., v. I, p. 332)
3. One thing I noticed, which by itself won't solve this problem, is that Elizabeth Williams (the dau. of Nathaniel Williams), had several brothers who were military officers. One could guess that she would also marry an officer, so perhaps military service could be used as a discriminator here to make sure we were always talking about the correct Thomas Hicks. Note that Larry's previous post mentioned the grave marker of (Capt.) Thomas Hicks b. 3 Mar 1725 d. 2 Apr 1797 (in the Routledge cem. in Duplin Co. NC), and the Bizzells state that this Thomas Hicks' wife was Elizabeth Williams. By the way, it seems strange (but not impossible) that his grave marker says that this Thomas was a captain (of militia?) in 1754 but a musician in the Rev. War. I'm not saying that the government marker giving this information is incorrect, but it would seem more likely that Thomas would be an officer during the revolution as he had been some years earlier. If Thomas the musician or his!
heirs applied for a Rev. War pension or bounty land, perhaps the associated records at NARA would give his age so we could possibly assure ourselves of his identity. Also note that since Capt. Thomas Hicks' grave marker says he d. 1797, he is prob. not the Thomas Hicks who left a will dated 1775, Duplin NC, as noted above.
2. ROBERT[3] HICKS (CAPTAIN ROBERT2; ROBERT1) born 22 Jun 1691 Charles City Va., died before October 07, 1737 in Brunswick County, Virginia. He married ELIZABETH URVEN (IRVIN, ERVING) d. April 1736., daughter of Nathaniel Urven (Irvin) and Elizabeth Peterson on 3 Mar 1725-6. [Spelled "Urven" in 1712 court document]
Notes:
[Item: Robert died before his father and is therefore not mentioned in Robert's will, dated c.1739]
[Item: Will of Elizabeth Irvin, Robert's wife, dated March 4, 1725/6, and proved April 1, 1736.] To Son-in-Law, Robert Hicks, all land and plantation in Isle of Wight on South side of Meherrin River and Negro woman, Jane. To Son-in-Law, Thomas Wilson, Negro woman. To daughter, Mary Irvin (Urven), Negro girl, Moll. To daughter, Ann Wilson, on cow and calf. To daughter, Elizabeth Hicks, one cow and calf. Sons-in-Law, Robert Hicks and Thomas Wilson, named as executors. Witnesses were John Peterson, Batte Peterson, and Mathew Parham. [Deed and Will Book 1, page 266, Brunswick County, Virginia]
In the name of God Amen I Robert Hicks of the parish of St. Andrews in the County of Brunswick being [weak] in body but of a sound and perfect disposing mind and memory [__________] for the same in calling to mind the mortality of men [______] that it is appointed for all persons once to dye to make and ordain this to be my last will and Testament in manner and form following hereby revoking all other wills [and codicils] by me heretofore made. First, I commend my soul unto the hands of God that [ ________ ] my body I commend to the earth to be buried in decent Christian manner by my executrix hereinafter named and as touching the disposition of all such temporal estate as it hath pleased Almighty God to bestow upon me [ _______ ] I give devise and dispose thereof al follows. Impimis I will that my debts and funeral expenses be duly paid and discharged by my wife my executrix. Item. I give unto my son Nathaniel the plantation whereon Richard Johnson now lives and an entry of land on the Great Creek being approximately 200 acres. I give and bequeath unto my son Nathaniel 3 negroes Jules Holcey (?) and Jack. Item. I give and bequeath unto Elizabeth a negro boy named Sam. Item. I give to my daughter Winyfred a negro girl named Dinah and the child dark now goes with. Item I give unto my daughter Martha my negro girl Platt. Item. I give unto my daughter Sarah my negro London. Item. I give unto my daughter Mary negro Charles. Item. I give unto Capt. John Turner his heirs executors and assign all my lands at Great Swamp being 400 acres bought of Arthur Kavanaugh one hundred fifty I bought of Capt. Brown one hundred and thirty five I bought of Col. Allen. Item. I give unto my loving wife all my goods and chattels both real and personal which are not hereintofore given and disposed of and I do hereby nominate and appoint my wife and son full and sole executors of this my last will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and fixed my seal this twentieth day March in the year of our Lord Christ 1735. My estate to be inventoried but not appraised. Signed by Robert Hicks (Seal) Signed sealed and published by the sd. Robert Hicks the Testator as his last Will and Testament in the presence of us the subscribers, viz. Benjamin Chapman Donaldson, Simon Turner, Robert Clark. At a court held for Brunswick County on the 7th day of October Anno Domino 1737 this will was presented in Court by Elizabeth Hicks the Executrix therein named who made oath thereto and the same being proved by Simon Turner and Robert Clark witnesses thereto it is admitted to record. [Deed and Will Book 1, page 285, Brunswick County, Virginia]
Children of Robert Hicks and Elizabeth Urven (Irvin, Ervin) are:
i. ELIZABETH[4] HICKS. m. Thomas Lanier (1722-1805), according to Mrs. Cailstairs Bracey's study of the Hicks family.
ii. MARTHA HICKS.
iii. MARY HICKS.
iv. WINIFRED HICKS m. Robert Rives, issue: Williams Rives- one child: Robert Hicks Rives; Nathaniel Rives- moved to Chester Co., SC; Urvin Rives-died without issue; Martha Rives m. William Fox
v. NATHANIEL HICKS, b. Abt 1726, m. Mary, daughter of Batte Peterson of Brunswick Co. issue: Roberts Hicks m. first Angelina Goodwyn, then Mary Greenway.
vi. SARAH
[Will of Elizabeth, Robert's wife: In the name of God Amen I Elizabeth Hicks of the parish of St. Andrews in the county of Brunswick being weak in body but of a sound and perfect disposing mind and memory thanks given to God for the Same and calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all persons once to die to make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following hereby revoking all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made. First I commend my soul into the hands of God that it and for my body I commend to the earth to be buried in a decent Christian manner by my exor. hereafter named and as touching the disposition of all such temporal estates as it hath pleased Almighty God to bestow upon me. I give and devise and dispose thereof as followeth. Imprimis I will that my debts and funeral expenses be duly paid and discharged. Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter Winnifred Hicks on negro follow named Peter and the old sorrel horse and side saddle and the best feather bed and all the furniture belonging to it, one oval table and the chest that was called mine six head of cattle that went by the name of her own and a Looking Glass. Item. I give and bequeath to my daughters Elizabeth Hicks and Martha Hicks one feather bed each one chest apiece one square table a piece and five pounds a piece to be paid out of the crop now on the ground and furniture to the beds before mentioned. Item. I give and bequeath to my two daughters Sarah Hicks and Mary Hicks one feather bed each with one new rug and one new blankitt to each and one cubbard a piece and on iron pott a piece. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Nathaniel all my goods and chattels both real and personal which are not herein given and disposed of and I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Nathaniel Hicks and Burrell Brown my full and sole exors of this my last will and testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and fixed my seal the 28th day of July in the year of our Lord Christ 1739. Signed by Elizabeth Hicks. Sealed and Published by the sd. Elizabeth Hicks the testator as her last will and testament in the presence of us the subscribers thereto. Signed by Edmond McCarthy, Anne A Nott (by her mark), and Winifred Hicks.
At a court held for Brunswick County October 2, 1740 this will was presented in Court by Burrell Brown one of the Exors therein named who made oath according to law and the same being proved by the oaths of Anne Nott and Winifred Hicks two of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded Certificate is granted the said Burrell for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.
[Will Book 2, page 21, Brunswick County, Virginia]
3. CHARLES[3] HICKS (CAPTAIN ROBERT[2]; ROBERT1) d. Bef June 06, 1745, Brunswick County, Virginia. no heirs [Inventory and Appraisal of the Estate of Charles Hix. Taken by Batt Peterson, John Wall, Jr. and Michael Wall, Jr. Errors excepted by George Hicks, Administrator. Returned to Court on June 6, 1745. Will Book 2, page 103, Brunswick County, Virginia ]
4. GEORGE[3] HICKS (CAPTAIN ROBERT [2]; ROBERT1) died Bef May 25, 1762 in Craven County, South Carolina. He married SARAH.
Notes
[Item I] Indenture between Robert Hix and George Hix, for natural Love and Affection unto my son, George Hix, 500 acres on North side of Maherrin River in Southwark Parish, and being a part of a 2,000 acre tract granted to the said Robert Hix, by Letters of Patent dated August 10, 1720, and adjoining the lands of Robert Hicks, Daniel Hicks and James Wyches. Presented in Court on March 17, 1730. [Deeds, etc. Book 1730-1738, page 84, Surry County, Virginia]
[Item 2] Indenture made the 5th day of June, 1744, between James Hicks of Brunswick County, and George Hicks of Brunswick County, Gent., for 150 pounds, conveying 810 acres on North side of Maherrin River, being the plantation whereon Capt. Robert Hicks formerly lived and part of the 1,010 acre of land devised by the Last Will and Testament of Robert Hicks to the said James Hicks. Witnesses were Benjamin Chapman Donaldson, John Wall, Jr., and Henry Beddingfield. Acknowledged in Court on June 7, 1744, at which time, Martha Hicks, wife of the said James Hicks, appeared and relinquished her dower. [Deed Book 2, page 474, Brunswick County, Virginia]
[Item 3] George moved to SC from VA in 1746, "with a family of 9 whites and eleven blacks"; became a large land holder and quite wealthy. Member of the Provincial Congress and First General Assembly of SC.
[Item 4] Indenture made the 1st day of June, 1758, between James Bass of Northampton County, North Carolina, Planter, and Mary Bass, his wife, and James Hicks, son of George Hicks, of Brunswick County, Planter, for 70 pounds, conveying 415 acres on South side of Meherrin River adjoining lands of John Dugar, Winfield, Coles, and Peterson, which land was granted to James Bass by Patent dated December 15, 1749. Witnesses were William Thompson, Thos. Bass, George Malone, and Etheldred Jelks (his mark). Signed by James Bass (his mark) and Mary Bass (her mark). Indenture and Receipt were proved in Court on July 25, 1758, by the oaths of Wm. Thompson and Etheldred Jelks. [Deed Book 6, page 294, Brunswick County, Virginia]
[Item 5] Will of George Hicks, dated November 14, 1761, proved May 25, 1762, Craven County, South Carolina. Devises land to wife, and after her death to son, Robert Hicks. Son, George. Grand-daughter, Elizabeth Hicks. Grandson, Benjamin Hicks. Executor: Robert Hicks. Witnesses: Henry Bedingfield, George and Luke Paul. [Will Book QQ, 1760-1767, page 196 (or page 176), Charleston, Craven County, South Carolina]
Will of Sarah Hicks of St. Andrews Parish, dated March 19, 1769, and proved April 23, 1770. Daughter, Lucy Seawell. Son-in-law, Benjamin Seawell and grandsons, Benjamin Seawell and Joseph Seawell, appointed to be Executors. Granddaughter, Sarah Hicks, daughter of son, George Hicks. Witnesses were Charles Williamson, Thomas Sisson and Judith Williamson. Benjamin Seawell, Sr. and Joseph Seawell, refused to qualify as Executors. In the Name of God Amen I Sarah Hicks of the Parish of Saint Andrews in the County of Brunswick being sick and weak but of Perfect mind and memory thank God for the same do make indorse constitute and appoint this my last will and testament in manner that is to say Imprimis I give and bequeath to my Daughter Lucy Seawell one feather bed and furniture consisting of one quilt two sheets one set of Curtains and a Pillow six new pewter plates three Dishes one Earthen dish two Iron Potts and pott hooks one a small one the other a middle sized one Tea Kettle one small copper skillet one of Cast Iron one Washing tubb and pale one Looking Glass four chairs one Table one [ ] and all my wearing Cloths one tea pott five cups and Saucers two white Muggs one Sugar Dish two Glass Tumblers six hard mettle spoons twelve Tea Spoons to her and her heirs forever. Item I give to my granddaughter Sarah Hicks the daughter of my son George Hicks my wedding Gold Ring to her and her heirs forever after my just Debts are paid the Remainder of my Estate of all Kinds. I give to my daughter Lucy Seawell to her and her heirs forever. I also appoint my Son in Law Benjamin Seawell my Grand my Grand sons Benjamin Seawell and Joseph Seawell my executors of this my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this nineteenth day of March in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred and sixty nine. Signed by Sarah Hicks (by her mark). Signed, Sealed and published and delivered by the said Sarah Hicks to be her last will and Testament in whose presence and at whose request the following were witnesses Charles Williamson, Thomas Sisson, and Judith Williamson. At a court held for Brunswick County the 23rd day of April 1770, This will was presented in Court by Benjamin Seawell Jr. one of the executors therein named who made oath thereto according to Law and the same being proved by the oaths of Charles Williamson and Thomas Sisson two of the Witnesses thereto and Ordered to be Recorded and on the Motion of the said executor who together with Benjamin Seawell Senr. his Security entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of one thousand pounds Current Money with condition as the law directs certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form and Benjamin Seawell Senr. and Joseph Seawell the other executors therein named personally in Court refused to qualify as such. [Will Book 4, page 12, Brunswick County, Virginia]
Indenture dated October 29, 1766, from James Hicks Planter of Brunswick County, Virginia, and George Hicks, Planter of Craven County, South Carolina, for £100 current money of South Carolina, conveys 200 acres in Craven County, all sides on vacant land, generally known by the name of the Sand Hill plantation, originally granted January 16, 1761 to George Hicks, Esq. The above sd. 200 acres of land doth revert unto his eldest son the above said James Hicks planter being his heir at law. Witnesses: Isaac Collier, Jr., Charles Irbe, Chas. Hicks. Proved Craven County, SA 27 December 1776, recorded 8 June 1773. [Deed Book 4, page 286, Charleston, Craven County, South Carolina]
[Item] George Hicks of St. Andrews Parish, Brunswick County for £100, paid by James Hicks the Elder of same, Gent., Two negro Slaves the one a man Named Brandom &; the other a Boy Named Tom, Also two feather Beds and furniture, provided it is the true intent that whereas a Certain agreement of B&;S hath been formerly concluded between the said George Hicks and the said James Hicks for a tract of land lying on both sides of Jenneto Creek containing 396a for the making over &; conveyeing of which the said Land the said George Hicks at the time of the ssaid agreement entered into a Bond with the said James Hicks the Elder in the Penalty of £50 &; whereas the property of the sd. Land was at that time and still is vested in James Hicks an Infant, son to the said George Hicks, and as the said george intends shortly to remove out of this Colony &; has a Design to give the above named Slaves Beds &;c to his said son James on Condition that he shall when he arrives at the age of Twenty one Years make over &; convey unto the said James Hicks the Elder a good &; Lawfull Title unto the said Land it is therefore the tru intent of these presnts that the use of the said slaves be reserved unto the said James Hicks the Younger untill he shall arrive at the Age of Twenty One years &; that then &; from that time the sole right Title and property of the said two slaves Beds &; furntirue be and are hereby intirely vested in him the said James Hicks the Younger provided he shall on his arrival at the Age aforesadi or as soon after as he shall be thereunto required by the said James Hicks the Elder make over &; convey the said Land &; premises unto the said James Hicks the Elder. In case the said James Hicks the Younger shall neglect or refuse to Comply with the above Conditions on his part that then &; from the time of such Neglect or Refusal the property of the said slaves and Beds are to be immediately vested in the said James Hicks the Elder, dated 6 October 1747. Signed George Hicks. Witnesses: Richard Ransom, Isaac Collier, Matthias Davis, John Wall, Junr. Court November 5, 1747, Deed proved by th oaths of Richard Ransom and John Wall, Junr., Gent. [Deed Book 3, Page 358.]
[Item] Indenture made 15 October 1747, between George Hicks of St. Andrew Parish, Brunswick County, Gent., and Robert Jones, Junior of Albemarle Parish, Surry County, Attorney at Law, £400, on North side of Maherrin river, 1310a. Signed George Hicks. Witnesses: Thomas Briggs, Richard Knight, William Gray, Junr., Henry Bedingfield, Thomas Pennington. Court February 4, 1747, Indenture &; Memorandum proved by oaths of Richard Knight, William Gray, Junr., &; Thomas Pennington, together with the Comission annexed for taking the relinquishment of Dower &; privy Examination of Sarah the wife of George Hicks. [Deed Book 3, Page 385.]
[Item] Commission directed to John Willis, Timothy Rives, George Wych, John Wall and Richard Ransom, Gentlemen, giving power to receive relinquishement of Dower from Sarah, wife of George Hicks, to Deed dated 15 october 1747, to Robert Jones for 1710a [sic], dated 16 October. Execution signed by George Wych and Richard Ransom. [Deed Book 3, Page 389]
Children of George Hicks and Sarah are:
i. JAMES[4] HICKS, (GEORGE [3], CAPTAIN ROBERT [2], ROBERT [1]) b. 1728 d. Abt 1793, married JUDITH COLLIER, daughter of Charles Collier; Brunswick County, Virginia.
(a) CAPTAIN ISAAC[5] HICKS (James[4], George [3] Captain Robert [2] Robert[1]) married Nancy Cryer on March 10, 1807 was captain of the Third Georgia Regiment, taken prisoner at Brier Creek, March 2, 1779. He was born in 1755, and died, in 1817, in the sixty-third year of his age. (Bible Register.) He had issue,
1. Rebecca, born 13 January, 1784, and died 12 March, 1867. She married Gilliam Booth, Jr. (son of Gilliam Booth), who was born October 26, 1781, and died July 27, 1821, father of the late Mr. Edwin Booth, born 11 May, 1810.* (Bible Register.) The latter’s son, Dr. E. G. Booth, owns “Carter’s Grove, on James River.
2. Reuben Booth had Louisa, who married Gen. William E. Starke, C. S. A., killed at Sharpsburg;
3. Thomas, of Brunswick;
4. Sally, married Benjamin Booth, of Amelia;
5. Sally, married Robert C. Booth, of Dinwiddie;
6. Minerva. (Goode’s Virginia Cousins.)
(b) Sally (Sarah?), married Robert Hardeway;
(c) James,
(d) Vines,
(e) Nancy (Anna?)Vines (born 1766, married Dr. William G. Walker);
(f) Captain Charles,
(g) John.
ii. GEORGE HICKS (Colonel George moved to SC in 1746- 7 children)
iii. ROBERT HICKS, d. Bef July 09, 1765, Craven County, South Carolina.
iv. SARAH HICKS.
v. LUCY HICKS.
5. JAMES[3] HICKS (CAPTAIN ROBERT[2]; ROBERT[1]) b. 1700, d. 1761 --married Martha Jane Fathey
Notes
[Item 1] James Hicks was named in the will of his mother, Frances Hicks, dated May 7, 1744, and proved July 5, 1744. He and his brother, George, were executors (Brunswick County Will Book 2, page 93).
[Item 2] Indenture made the 5th day of June, 1744, between James Hicks of Brunswick County, and George Hicks of Brunswick County, Gent., for 150 pounds, conveying 810 acres on North side of Maherrin River, being the plantation whereon Capt. Robert Hicks formerly lived and part of the 1,010 acre of land devised by the Last Will and Testament of Robert Hicks to the said James Hicks. Witnesses were Benjamin Chapman Donaldson, John Wall, Jr., and Henry Beddingfield. Acknowledged in Court on June 7, 1744, at which time, Martha Hicks, wife of the said James Hicks, appeared and relinquished her dower. [Deed Book 2, page 474, Brunswick County, Virginia]
[Item 3] James Hicks is also mentioned many times in Brunswick County land records. His son, Benjamin Hicks owned land in Brunswick County, Virginia. He was named in the will of his father, James Hicks, in 1760. In 1771 and 1772, he purchased property on Great Creek, and in October, 1777, he and his wife sold their lands in Brunswick County. It was at this time, it is believed, that the family moved to Cheraw District (now Chesterfield County), South Carolina.
[Item] In the spring of 1780, during the Revolutionary War, the British forces invaded South Carolina. Many American patriots were driven from the Cheraw area, their slaves being seized and freed. Benjamin's house was burned and he returned to Hicks' Ford in Brunswick County, Virginia. He registered his 53 slaves, as the tories were setting them all free (Brunswick County, Virginia, Deed Book 14, page 101). One slave named Brandum, aged 45, was on the list. A slave of that name was willed to Benjamin by his father, James Hicks, in 1760.
[Item 5] In 1781, Greensville County was formed from the eastern portion of Brunswick, and Hicks' Ford fell in the new county. Benjamin Hicks was appointed surveyor for Greensville, County, and during the same year was granted a license to operate an ordinary (tavern) at Hicks' Ford. He continued to appear in the records of Greensville County as late as 1785.
[Item 6: Will of James Hicks] In the name of God Amen I James Hicks of the County of Brunswick being very sick and weak but of sound mind and Memory, Blessed be God Yet Knowing the uncertainty of Human Life have thought fit this Twelfth Day of February one Thousand Seven Hundred and Sixty to make ordain, Constitute and appoint this my last Will and Testament in manner following. Imprimis I acknowledge the Divine favour and mercy of God in so Safly Conducting and preserving [ ] through all the dangers which Human Life is exposed to this present time Hoping the same divine Grace may inable me to Act to the end of my life as becomes a follower of our Blessed Saviour Jesus Christ by whos advocacy and Mediation whith the father I hope to be admited to eternal Salvation. Item I Give and Beqeuath unto my Beloved Wife Fathy Hicks one Feather Bed and Furniture also Two Negro Slaves known by the name of Dick and Jenny During her life and after her Deseas to be equally Divided amongst all my children, also one Chest, [ ] Chairs and a Table during her life and afterwards unto my Son James, also I lend all my Stock of Cattle Except Six Cows and Calvs and Two Stears unto my Wife During her Widowhood and then to be equally divided amongst my Children namely Mary, Patty, James, Lewis, John and Frances Hixs, also Two Chairs Crichets and Egle also one Large pott and one Frying pan. Item I give and Bequeath unto my Son Benjamin Hicks all the Land Lying in the fork of the great Creek not including the Low grounds from the mouth of his Spring branch to the pinte[?] of the Hill where his Road leads down thence across by a line of Mark'd trees to the mouth of a Little Gully above the plant[ ] thence up the Watercourse of the said Creek the line to be Run by Mr. James Hick's my Cousin to him and his Heirs forever also one Negroe fellow named Brandum and what Household Goods he hath in possession also what stock he hath in possession, and one cow and calf and one stear, more out of my Stock three years and Lambs at the spring of the year. Item I give and Bequeath unto my Son Robert Hixs all the Lands on both sides of the Lower fork of Great Creek down to where it empties into the west spring of the said Creek thence a straight line east to the Indian line Joining John Stephens line to him and his Heirs forever, also one bed and furniture, Six Chairs one Chest [ ] plates Three Dishes one pot his Horse Saddle and Bridle and one Negroe man named Sharpes the Cows and calvs one Stear three years and Lambs at the spring of the year. Item I give and Beqeuath unto my Son James Hixes all the Land from the Lower Corner of Robinsons old field to the head of the Hicks[?] Branch down the said Branch to the Creek opposit Against the Barn[?] thence down the Creek from the mouth of the said Branch including my Plantation and all the land Below that is not already mentioned to him and his Heirs forever, also one negroe boy named Andrew one man known by Calling his his provided he gives to his Brother Lewis Hixes two first of his increase [ ] plates three Dishes three head of Sheep when he comes of age three cows and calvs. Item I give and Bequeath unto my Son Lewis Hix, all my Land on the uper[?] side of the Hicks[?] Branch that is all ready Mentioned to him and his Heirs forever also one negroe boy named Ned, and three Cows and Calves where he arrives to the age of Twenty one years. Item I give and Bequeath unto my Son John Hixs one Tract of Land Containg one Hundred and Sixty one Acres more or less lying in the lower end of Brunswick formerly surveyed by John Bishop to him and his Heirs forever also one Negroe Boy named Alston[?] also three Cows and Calvs when he shall Come to the Age of Twenty one years of Age. Item I give and Bequeath unto my Daughter Mary Hix one feather Bed and furniture also one Negro girl named Cato, also the Labour of one Negroe Wench named fillis but her increas to be Equally Divided amongst my Six Children hereafter mentioned Benjamin Robert James and Lewis Hixs also one Sorrel mare[?] Bridle and Side Saddle. Item I give and Bequeath unto my Daughter Pattey Hix two negroe Girls named Nan & Da[ ]ens also one Bed and furniture also the first increase of the share[?] Bequeathed [ ]. Item I Give and Bequeath unto my Daughter Frances Hix one Negroe Girl named Hagar. Item My will and Desire is that the nine Cows and Calvs Bequeathed my sons James, Lewis and John Hix be paid by my Wife or Two Executors as soon as they shall come to the Age of Twenty one years and that she have the [ ] and make good to any of my Children a bed that I have not Bequeathed unto and the increase of Jenney the Wench Bequeathed my Wife be equally Divided among my Children Frances and John Hix until the death of my said Wife. Item My will and Desire is that my Horses Boston and Romon & Negroe Boy Simon and all the rest and residue of my Estate not aforesaid mentioned be sold at the Direction of my executors hereafter mentioned to discharge my Lawful debts and the money if any Remaing be equally Divded amongst my aforementioned Children Benjamin, Robert, Mary, Patty, James, Lewis, Frances and John Hicks, and my will and desire is that all my Negroes Remain on the plantation, Except Andrew which my Son Benja. hath in possession and be imiploid towards making a Crop and my son Robert Hix have the Care and Management of them and for his Trouble to have and Equal Share and the management of his own. Lastly I ordain Constitute and appoint my beloved Wife, Benjamin Hix and Robert Hix Sole Executors of this my last will and Testament hereby Revoking and making Void all former Wills and Testaments Whatsoever in Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal the day and year above. signed James Hicks, and witnessed by John Stephens Junr., Henry Vinson, and Thos. Harris Williams.
At a Court held for Brunswick County the 23rd Day of February 1761 This Will was proved According to Law by the Oaths of John Stephens Junr. and Thomas Harris Williams Witnesses thereto and Ordered to be Recorded and on the motion of Benjamin Hix and Robert Hix two of the Executors threin named who made Oath thereto and together with James Hicks and Robert Stark their Securities entered into and Acknowledged their Bond in the penalty of Three Thousand pounds Conditioned as the law directs Certificate was granted them for obtaining probate in due form. [Will Book 3, page 352, Brunswick County, Virginia ]
[Item 7] In June, 1744, James Hicks of Brunswick County conveyed land on the North side of Maherrin River to George Hicks. James' wife, Martha, relinquished dower. The land was "the plantation whereon Capt. Robert Hicks formerly lived and part of the 1,010 acre of land devised by the Last Will and Testament of Robert Hicks to the said James Hicks." (Deed Book 2, page 474.) [Conclusion: Martha's James Hicks was a son of Robert and Frances.]
[Item Brunswick Co. Deed Book 2, page 476, records a June 1744 indenture between James Hicks and Benjamin Seawell, conveying land on the north side of the Great Branch at James Wyches path. Witnesses were John Wall, Jr., George Hicks, and Henry Beddingfield. Martha, James' wife, relinquished her dower.
Children of James Hicks and Martha (referred in his will as "Fathy" for Martha Jane Fathey), all named in his will above, are:
(a) MARY[4]
(b) PATTY
(c) JAMES (JR.), m. Frances had 8 children (See his will below)
i. MILES [5] b. 10/18/1763, Bruswick co., VA; entered service in 1780 from Henry Co., VA. Pensioned 1833 in Franklin Co., NC. died 3/9/43 in Mecklenburg Co., VA; married (1) ? in Brunswick Co., VA; md (2) c 11/15/1815 or 1819 Maria Johnson, Franklin Co., NC; widow pension at age 56 in Warren Co., NC in 1853; BLW26785 granted there in 1855. F-W758 R1269
ii Nancy
iii Elizabeth
iv Franky Hix
v Dolly Hix
(d) LEWIS HICKS [4], m. Sarah Hill. North Carolina Wills: A Testator Index, 1665-1900, by Thornton W. Mitchell [Genealogical Publishing Co., 1992] shows that the will of one Lewis Hicks, was recorded in Wake Co. Record Book 12, page 146. [WILL - HICKS, Sally - Will of Sally Hicks, widow and relict of Lewis Hicks, dec'd, dated September 25, 1820, and proved March 26, 1821. To great nephew, James B. Claiborne, only son of the late Doctor John Claiborne. To great niece Sally Lewis Rives, daughter of Willis Rives. To great niece, Martha Eliza Rives, daughter of Willis Rives. Whereas her husband, Lewis Hicks, devised one-half of his estate to the children of Theophilus Harrison by name and one child, Elizabeth L. Harrison, died unmarried and under age, gives that portion to Hinson H. Hall and Frances Eliza Wesson, daughter of Abner Wesson. -Will Book 9, page 147, Brunswick County, Virginia ] [ WILL - HICKS, Lewis - Will of Lewis Hicks, dated April 8, 1805, and proved September 25, 1820. To children of Theophilus Harrison, dec'd, i.e., Elizabeth L. Harrison, Martha Harrison, Theophilus Harrison, Sterling Harrison and Edmund Harrison. Witnessed by Drury J. Barner and Jordan Malone. Will Book 9, page 114, Brunswick County, Virginia ]
(e) JOHN [4]
(f) BENJAMIN [4], m. Lucy Delony on Sept. 18, 1788. Benjamin was not of age when his father died in 1761
(g) ROBERT [4] m. Rebecca Harrison
Notes: Will of James Hix (Jr.), dated January 28, 1776, proved on May 23, 1776, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
James Hix very sick and weak in body but of sound mind and perfect memory.
Just debts to be paid by selling stock as best determined by my executor and by the collection of a Bond on Thomas Claibourne of Brunswick County in the hands of Benjamin Hix and to collect, also three pounds eight shillings due from George Elliott of this county.
I lend unto my well beloved wife Frances Hix during here widowhood 4 working negros VIZ: Andrew, Hannah, Sarah and Peter, only that Peter be sold if required. Also to my wife possession of the lands and improvements where I now live during her widowhood, also my riding horse, 10 choice cows, 15 head of sheep, all of my working tools, all household furniture except 1 feather bed and furniture which I give to my wife and for her to dispose of as she thinks proper.
The land where I now live after the decease of my wife, I give to my son Miles Hicks (Hix) to be directed by the executor until he comes of age.
Son Miles when he comes of age shall pay to the child with which his mother Frances Hix is now pregnant, one hundred fifty pounds on the child coming of age, whether the child be a son or daughter. Should the child not live, the money to be divided amongst the other surviving children and their heirs: Nancy Hix, Elizabeth Hix, Franky Hix, Dolly Hix, the daughters of the said James Hix.
Also to my son Miles Hix, a negro boy Abraham. Should Miles not live to enjoy the estate, the same boy to be sold and the money divided among my living children and the residue of my negros to wit: Andrew, Charlotte, Tazzy, Ben, Amea - I will to the first of my daughters that comes of age and divide the last mentioned negros into equal lots and the eldest daughter to have the first choice.
After the decease of my wife Frances, all things lent to her to be sold and the funds equally divided among all of my children. Appoint my wife and my brother, Benjamin Hix of Brunswick County my executors. Signed by James Hix. Witnesses were John Salmon, Elisha Harbour, David Lanier, and Thomas Jamison.
Security for the executors are John Salmon, James Shelton, Jesse Chandler, and David Lanier. [Deeds & Will Book 5, pages 416-418, Pittsylvania County, Virginia-- Abstract from ABSTRACTS OF PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA WILLS, 1767-1820, compiled by Lela C. Adams, page 11-12 (Southern Historical Press, Inc., 1986)].
6. JOHN[3] HICKS (CAPTAIN ROBERT[2] ROBERT[1]) b. 1721(?)- d. 24 Apr 1761) m. OBEDIENCE
Notes:
[Item 1] John moved family to Anson Co., NC c. 1741 [ref. John Hicks is one of a group of men named Justice of the Peace for Anson Co. in 1748.
[Item 2- excerpt Will of John Hicks]
Item I give unto my son William Hicks one feather bed with furniture to his & his heirs forever.
Item I give unto my Daughter Frances Hicks one feather bed with furniture to her & her heirs forever.
Item I give unto my Daughter Mary Hicks one feather bed and furniture to her & her heirs forever. Item I give unto Sarah Hicks my Grand Daughter one gray mare branded on the near shoulder K & on the near buttock with my own Proper brand to her & heirs forever with her Increase.
Item I give unto my son John my sorrel Stallion.
Item I give unto my Daughter Francis one Sorrel mare being the mare that I had of Jacob Libhino & al the residue of my stock of houses cattle sheep & hogs I Desire they may be disposed of to
pay my Just Debts & I do appoint my well beloved
sons William Hicks and John Hicks to be my whole & sole Executors of this my Last Will & Testament Disannulling and making void all other will or wills by me made heretofore in Witness Whereof I have unty set my hand & fix my seal this 24th Day of April one Thousand seven hundred & Sixty.
. . .OF NORTH CAROLINA, ANSON COUNTY I, E. A. Hightower, Clerk of the Superior Court of and for the County of Anson, N. C., do hereby certify the . .]
[Iten 3] 1748 On 27 Feb, John Hicks of Anson County, planter, to Henry Somerlin ... 200 A on NE side of Great Pee Dee ... Philip Hensons line ... plantation where John Goodwin formerly dwelt ... granted to John Hicks.
John and Obedience had four children:
(a) WILLIAM[4] who married Sarah, childless widow of Isham Young, [Will made in 1760]
(b) JOHN JR. who married Frances and left two orphan daughters: Frances and Martha, when he died in early 1770's;
(c) FRANCES, who married (1) Nathaniel Curtis and (2) William Hamer, and died by early 1790's; and
(d) MARY, who married William Hamer's brother, John Hamer Jr.
7. FRANCES[3] HICKS (CAPTAIN ROBERT[2]; ROBERT1). She married (1) RICHARD RANSOM/RANSONE. She married (2) BATT PETERSON. She married (3) SEYMOUR POWELL.
Notes
Will of Richard Ransom of St. Andrews Parish, dated June 27, 1748 and proved October 6, 1748. Directed slaves, Anaren, Lucy and Peter, now in the possession of his father in Gloucester County, to be sold. Wife, Frances Ransone. Sons, James Ransone and Robert Hicks Ransom. All rest of estate to be equally divided among my three children, James, Robin, and Elizabeth. Friends, Col. John Wall and Col. Nathaniel Edwards, named as Executors and as guardians of my two sons. . .and desire they may have bound apprentices. . .when they come to the age of sixteen years. Witnesses were Samuel Bennett and John Wall, Jr. [Will Book 2, page 153, Brunswick County, Virginia]
Children of Frances Hicks and Richard Ransom are:
i. JAMES[4] RANSOM.
ii. ROBERT HICKS RANSOM.
iii. ELIZABETH RANSOM.
8. MARTHA[3] HICKS (CAPTAIN ROBERT[2]; ROBERT1). She married HENRY BEDDINGFIELD.
Child of Martha Hicks and Henry Beddingfield is:
i. JOHN[4] BEDDINGFIELD.
9. ELIZABETH[3] HICKS (CAPTAIN ROBERT 2; ROBERT1). b. 1720 Brunswick County, Virginia; m. THOMAS[3] LANIER, (b. 1720, Prince George Co. d. February 1801- son of Robert) in 1743.
10. RACHEL[3] HICKS (CAPTAIN ROBERT 2; ROBERT1).
11. MARY[3] HICKS (CAPTAIN ROBERT2; ROBERT1). She married JOSIAH WYNN.
Children of Mary Hicks and Josiah Wynn are:
i. JOSIAH [4] WYNN, d. Aft 1808, Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
ii. MARY WYNN.
12. TABITHA[3] HICKS (CAPTAIN ROBERT[2]; ROBERT[1]). She married THOMAS JACOBS.
Notes
Indenture made the 1st day of April, 1735, between Robert Hicks of Brunswick County on the one part and Thomas Jacobs and Tabetha Jacobs, his wife, daughter to the said Robert Hicks of the other part, for 10 pounds, conveying one certain tract or pearsall (sic) of land containing one hundred acres lying in Brunswick County on the North side of Meherin River, to Thomas Jacobs and Tabetha Jacobs, his wife, for and during their natural life and hafter or their decease unto Thomas Jacobs and John Jacobs, sons to the said Thomas Jacobs and Tabetha, his wife. Signed by Robert Hicks and Frances Hicks. Witnessed by John Irby and Jane Roberts. Presented to Court on the 3rd day of April, 1735. [Deeds and Wills Book 1, page 167, Brunswick County, Virginia]
Children of Tabitha Hicks and Thomas Jacobs are:
i. THOMAS[4] JACOBS.
ii. JOHN JACOBS.
____________________ Generation No. 4 ________________________________
MARY[4] HICKS (DANIEL3, CAPTAIN ROBERT2, ROBERT 1) was born Abt 1727. She married JOSEPH WILLIAMS.
Child of Mary Hicks and Joseph Williams is:
i. ESTHER[5] WILLIAMS.
DANIEL[4] HICKS (DANIEL[3], CAPTAIN ROBERT[2] ROBERT [1]) was born Abt 1730, and died Abt 1762 in Onslow County, North Carolina. He married COMFORT.
Notes
In the name of God Amen this Thhurd day January in the year of our Lord one Thousand 1762 I Daniel Hic[torn] of Onslow County in the province of North Carolina _lan[torn] Being very sick and weak in Body but of perfect mind an[torn] memory thanks be [obliterated] God therefore calin gain to mind this mortality of my Body and knowing th[torn] apointed for all men to dye Do make and ord[torn] this my last Will and Testament that is to say principally and firs of all I give and recommend my Soul into the Hands of God that gave it and for my Body I recommend it to the earth to be bured in a Christian like maner at the discretion of my Executors nothing doubting at the General resurrection I shall rise the same again by the mighty power of God as touching such worldly estate wherew[trn] it has plesed God to Bless me in this life I gi[torn] and d[torn] [mutilated] following manner and [torn] imprimus it is my will and I do order that in the first p[torn] all my just Depts and funeral Charges be Paid and iates paid, I Lend and bequeath unto Comfort my dearly bloved wife my negro wench Hanner During hur Life or hur Widohood and in case she may children it is my will that the first child that She has that it may belong to my Dater Elizabeth and after hur Life or hur Widohood it is my Will [torn] and increas may be Equly Devided a _____ my [torn] children Item I give unto my well beloved son John Hicks [obliterated] negro wench Chany. Item I give unto my well beloved son Robert Hicks one negr[torn] wench named Lidia. Item. I give unto my well beloved Daughter Sary one Negro boy named Bitton?. Item I give unto my well beloved Son John Hicks five Lickly Cows and calves. Item I give unto my well beloved son Robert Hicks five Lic__ cows and calves. Item I give unto my well beloved Daughter Sary five [torn] of young cattel. Item I give unto my well beloved Daughter Alisabith fore head of Lickly young Cattel. Item I give and bequeath unto my wife the remader part of [torn]. Item I give and bequeath unto my wife a Horse? and a mare and a ____ and _____ one five Pound for the use of _____ [torn] I lend unto my wife ________ of Land During hur Life or hur Widohood and then to be [torn]ly to be Devided between my two sons John and Robert. I give unto my beloved Son John Four Puter Basons Lick[torn] my Son Robert I give Four Basons ____. Item I give unto my belved wife four Puter Dishes and ___ [torn]ter Platt. [torn] ive unto my Dater aLisabeth one [torn]. Item I give unto my beloved son John Hicks __ted and fo___[torn] wise I give unto my beloved Robert Hicks one bed [torn]rnature. Item I give and beqeath unto my wife my Sock of hogs and [torn] wise Three Irand Pots
Item I likewise Constatute and ordain my brother Thomas Hicks and my beloved wife and James Kibbles my onely and Sole Excutors in trust of this my last will and testament [torn] I do thereby shurely disalow ____ ____ _____ ____ and eve[torn] other formar Testaments Wills acquits and Exugtes by me m[torn] any? ways before the Time morgiges welled bequeathed ratify Confirming this and no other to be my last Will and Testament in witness whereof I have hererunto set my Hand & Seal this Day year abov mntioned. Signed by Daniel Hcisk and witnessed by Willies Whitehead, Joshua Johnston and William Loyd (bhm) [Original Will, NC Archives]
Children of Daniel Hicks and Comfort are:
i. JOHN[5] HICKS.
ii. ROBERT HICKS.
iii. ELIZABETH HICKS.
iv. SARAH HICKS.
JAMES[4] HICKS (GEORGE[3], CAPTAIN ROBERT[2] ROBERT [1]) died Abt 1793 in Brunswick County, Virginia. He married JUDITH COLLIER, daughter of Charles Collier.
Notes:
[Item] Indenture made the 1st day of June, 1758, between James Bass of Northampton County, North Carolina, Planter, and Mary Bass, his wife, and James Hicks, son of George Hicks, of Brunswick County, Planter, for 70 pounds, conveying 415 acres on South side of Meherrin River adjoining lands of John Dugar, Winfield, Coles, and Peterson, which land was granted to James Bass by Patent dated December 15, 1749. Witnesses were William Thompson, Thos. Bass, George Malone, and Etheldred Jelks (his mark). Signed by James Bass (his mark) and Mary Bass (her mark). Indenture and Receipt were proved in Court on July 25, 1758, by the oaths of Wm. Thompson and Etheldred Jelks. [Deed Book 6, page 294, Brunswick County, Virginia]
[Item] Indenture dated October 29, 1766, from James Hicks Planter of Brunswick County, Virginia, and George Hicks, Planter of Craven County, South Carolina, for £100 current money of South Carolina, conveys 200 acres in Craven County, all sides on vacant land, generally known by the name of the Sand Hill plantation, originally granted January 16, 1761 to George Hicks, Esq. The above sd. 200 acres of land doth revert unto his eldest son the above said James Hicks planter being his heir at law. Witnesses: Isaac Collier, Jr., Charles Irbe, Chas. Hicks. Proved Craven County, SA 27 December 1776, recorded 8 June 1773. [Deed Book 4, page 286, Charleston, Craven County, South Carolina]
[Item- Will of James Hicks] In the Name of God Amen I James Hicks Senr. of Brunswick County being in perfect health sense and memory praise be Almighty God for it, and calling to mind that it is appointed of God for man once to die, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament: And first of all I give my soul to God that gave it me hoping for the Resurrection to Eternal Life: and my body to the dust from whence it came to be buried in such decent manner as my Extors hereafter named shall think fit: And as for my worldly Estate that God of his infinite Mercy has bestowed on me I give and bequeath as in manner following, Viz. Item My will and desire is that my beloved wife Judith Hicks may have the use of my houses and plantation whereon I now live and all the land on the North Side of the Creek also the use of four negroes namely Cyrus, Isbel, Daniel and Tab Also two mairs namely sorrel and Dill six head of cattle two Sows and pigs six Ewes two Beds and Furniture one Cubbard and her equal part of all the other Household Furniture of every sort, kitchen utensils and all, to her during her widow or life but in case of her Death or marriage then to be equally divided among my children then living to them and their heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my son Charles Hicks one hundred acres of land joining the land whereon he now lives to him and his heirs forever. Item I give unto my son John Hicks one negro fellow named Dick one negro wench named Sari to him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my son Isaac Hicks one hundred and twenty pounds instead of a negro fellow named Dick also eight hundred and sixty acres of land more or less lying in Mecklenburg County on Smiths Creek to him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my son George Hicks one half of my Little Creek land to be divided across the land from east to west during his life and after his death to return to my son Vines Hicks and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Salley Hardaway thirty pounds Current money to her and her heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my son James Hicks the plantation whereon he now lives and all my land from Petersons line to the south side of the creek to a branch below my bridge that is over the sd. creek thence up thesd. branch as it meanders to the fork thence west to my upper line. Also all my land below the Road that crosses Jenito Creek and Colliers bridge from Petersons line north as the Road goes to the fork thence along the right hand fork to the old road thence down the old road to my lower line, Also three negroes namely Will now in his possession; likewise Ned and Arthur. Also everything I have given to him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my son Vines Hicks the plantation whereon I now live and all the land belonging to the said tract that has not already been mentioned. Also half my little Creek land Also three negroes namely Nero, Aaron, Sampson. Also three cows and calves and two young steers and two Sows and piggies two Ewes and lambs and also one large iron pot and all in his possession that I have given him heretofore to him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Nancy Vines Hicks four negroes and their increase, Joe, Frank, Jerry, Amey, one bed and furniture, one sorrel mair two cows and calves also five pounds Currant money to her and her heirs forever. Item My will and desire is that all my mountain land lying in Henry County may be sold by my Extrs hereafter mentioned in order to pay all my just and lawful debts and all the rest of my whole estate be it of what kind or property soever that has not been mentioned in this will to be sold and the money then left over paying my Debts to be equally divided amongst all my children then living to them and their heirs forever, and lastly I appoint my three sons, namely Charles, John and Isaac Extrs of this my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twentieth day March, one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine. Signed by James Hicks and witnessed by Myhill Collier, Zachr. Floyd, and Chisten Curtis. Brunswick County Court December 23, 1793 this last Will and Testament of James Hicks Senr. decd. was proved according to law by oaths of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded, and on the motion of Charles and John Hicks two of the exors therein named who made oath thereto and together with Vines Hicks, Robert Watson, and Robert Hardaway their securities entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of four thousand pounds with condition as the law directs Certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate thereof in due form liberty being reserved for the other executor to join in the said probate when he thinks proper. [Will Book 5, page 518, Brunswick County, Virginia]
Children of James Hicks and Judith Collier are:
i. CAPTAIN CHARLES[5] HICKS.
ii. JOHN HICKS.
iii. JAMES HICKS [JR].
iv. CAPTAIN ISAAC HICKS.
v. VINES HICKS.
vi. SARAH HICKS, m. ROBERT HARDAWAY.
vii. NANCY VINES HICKS, m. Dr. WILLIAM WALKER.
COLONEL GEORGE[4] HICKS (GEORGE[3], CAPTAIN ROBERT[2], ROBERT[1]) George Hicks Jr. was born circa 1730 in Granville, Virginia and married Sarah Gardiner James (b. c. 1738), daughter of Rev. Philip and Elizabeth James. Rev. James was first pastor of the Welsh Neck Church, S.C. His father, James James, was leader of the Welsh colony from Delaware who settled in Craven Co., S. C. as early settlers. Col. George died in 1793 in Cheraw District, S. C. He had been married twice, first wife Naomi (?). He and his wife Sarah James had seven children. Their daughter, Sarah Gardiner Hicks, b. Jan. 25, 1757, S. C., married William Pegues, b. 1750, son of Claudius Pegues. (George Hicks, Jr., Will)
Notes:
[Item moved to Cheraw District, South Carolina with father, and other family members c. 1746]
[Item dated 1784] Benjamin Hix, Sr., George Hicks, and Thomas Powe, Wm. Kershaw, and William Pegues, for cleaning Great Peedee river, as high up as the North Carolina line.
The children of George and Sarah James (Gardiner) Hicks are:
1. Benjamin Hicks - died young.
2. George Hicks married —-- Hicks and moved west.
3. Mary Hicks married Malachi Murphy,
4. Elizabeth Hicks married Benjamin Hicks, a cousin, they moved west.
5. Nancy Hicks married Thomas Godfrey, had a son Richard Godfrey.
6. Lucy Hicks married George Strother as his second wife.
7. Charlotte Hicks married John Wilson.
ROBERT[4] HICKS (GEORGE[3], CAPTAIN ROBERT 2, ROBERT1) died Bef July 09, 1765 in Craven County, South Carolina. He married MARY.
Notes
Will of George Hicks, dated November 14, 1761, proved May 25, 1762, Craven County, South Carolina. Devises land to wife, and after her death to son, Robert Hicks. Son, George. Grand-daughter, Elizabeth Hicks. Grandson, Benjamin Hicks. Executor: Robert Hicks. Witnesses: Henry Bedingfield, George and Luke Paul. [Will Book QQ, 1760-1767, page 196 (or page 176), Charleston, Craven County, South Carolina]
Will of Robert Hicks, dated February 12, 1765, proved July 9, 1765. Wife, Mary. Sons, Benjamin and Robert Hicks. Daughter, Elizabeth Hicks. Brother, George Hicks. Executor: Wife and Brother, George Hicks. Witnesses: Phil Dill, William Heustess, John Forrester. [Will Book 1760-1767, page 552, Berkely County, South Carolina] [Volume 10, page 715-716, Berkeley County, South Carolina]
[Item] Indenture dated October 29, 1766, from James Hicks Planter of Brunswick County, Virginia, and George Hicks, Planter of Craven County, South Carolina, for £100 current money of South Carolina, conveys 200 acres in Craven County, all sides on vacant land, generally known by the name of the Sand Hill plantation, originally granted January 16, 1761 to George Hicks, Esq. The above sd. 200 acres of land doth revert unto his eldest son the above said James Hicks planter being his heir at law. Witnesses: Isaac Collier, Jr., Charles Irbe, Chas. Hicks. Proved Craven County, SA 27 December 1776, recorded 8 June 1773. [Deed Book 4, page 286, Charleston, Craven County, South Carolina]
Children of Robert Hicks and Mary are:
i. BENJAMIN[4] HICKS.
ii. ROBERT HICKS, d. Bef June 1798, Greensville County, Virginia.
iii. ELIZABETH HICKS.
WILLIAM[4] HICKS (JOHN HICKS3, CAPTAIN ROBERT HICKS 2, ROBERT HICKS 1) m. Sarah Elizabeth Rives in 1750
Notes:
[Item 1] [Source: Our Turner and Walker families in Mississippi; Page 184; 2005] 8-148 William Hicks was born in 1730[?] in Brunswick County, Virginia. His father [John d. April 24, 1760 Anson Co.] moved his family to Anson County, North Carolina in 1741 when William was age 11. He and his younger brother John Hicks, Jr., helped build the family tobacco plantations in North and South Carolina. He married Sarah Elizabeth Rives in January 1750 in Granville County, North Carolina and received a wedding gift of 200 acres of land in Anson County from his father on 13 January 1750. He also obtained a land grant of 150 acres in North Carolina on 21 October 1758. When the state boundary was re-surveyed in 1764, this 150 acres was determined to be in Craven County, South Carolina. William and Sarah (Rives) Hicks had at least three Children, Charles, Benjamin and Daniel, who are confirmed in several records, and probably four others.
William Hicks married Sarah Elizabeth Rives in 1750, had issue:
i. William Jr. b. 1757 d. 1830 AL m 1782 unknown
ii Daniel b. 1750 d. VA m. Widow of john Donaldson
iii John b. 1769 m 1795 unknown
iv Charles
v Matthew
vi Elizabeth
vii Benjamin
JOHN Jr.[4] (JOHN HICKS3, CAPTAIN ROBERT HICKS 2, ROBERT HICKS 1)
FRANCES[4] (JOHN HICKS3, CAPTAIN ROBERT HICKS 2, ROBERT HICKS 1)
MARY[4] (JOHN HICKS3, CAPTAIN ROBERT HICKS 2, ROBERT HICKS 1)
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LUCY[4] HICKS (GEORGE3, CAPTAIN ROBERT, ROBERT1). She married BENJAMIN SEAWELL.
Notes
Will of Sarah Hicks of St. Andrews Parish, dated March 19, 1769, and proved April 23, 1770. Daughter, Lucy Seawell. Son-in-law, Benjamin Seawell and grandsons, Benjamin Seawell and Joseph Seawell, appointed to be Executors. Granddaughter, Sarah Hicks, daughter of son, George Hicks. Witnesses were Charles Williamson, Thomas Sisson and Judith Williamson. Benjamin Seawell, Sr. and Joseph Seawell, refused to qualify as Executors. In the Name of God Amen I Sarah Hicks of the Parish of Saint Andrews in the County of Brunswick being sick and weak but of Perfect mind and memory thank God for the same do make indorse constitute and appoint this my last will and testament in manner that is to say Imprimis I give and bequeath to my Daughter Lucy Seawell one feather bed and furniture consisting of one quilt two sheets one set of Curtains and a Pillow six new pewter plates three Dishes one Earthen dish two Iron Potts and pott hooks one a small one the other a middle sized one Tea Kettle one small copper skillet one of Cast Iron one Washing tubb and pale one Looking Glass four chairs one Table one [ ] and all my wearing Cloths one tea pott five cups and Saucers two white Muggs one Sugar Dish two Glass Tumblers six hard mettle spoons twelve Tea Spoons to her and her heirs forever. Item I give to my granddaughter Sarah Hicks the daughter of my son George Hicks my wedding Gold Ring to her and her heirs forever after my just Debts are paid the Remainder of my Estate of all Kinds. I give to my daughter Lucy Seawell to her and her heirs forever. I also appoint my Son in Law Benjamin Seawell my Grand my Grand sons Benjamin Seawell and Joseph Seawell my executors of this my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this nineteenth day of March in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred and sixty nine. Signed by Sarah Hicks (by her mark). Signed, Sealed and published and delivered by the said Sarah Hicks to be her last will and Testament in whose presence and at whose request the following were witnesses Charles Williamson, Thomas Sisson, and Judith Williamson. At a court held for Brunswick County the 23rd day of April 1770, This will was presented in Court by Benjamin Seawell Jr. one of the executors therein named who made oath thereto according to Law and the same being proved by the oaths of Charles Williamson and Thomas Sisson two of the Witnesses thereto and Ordered to be Recorded and on the Motion of the said executor who together with Benjamin Seawell Senr. his Security entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of one thousand pounds Current Money with condition as the law directs certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form and Benjamin Seawell Senr. and Joseph Seawell the other executors therein named personally in Court refused to qualify as such. [Will Book 4, page 12, Brunswick County, Virginia]
Children of Lucy Hicks and Benjamin Seawell are:
i. BENJAMIN[5] SEAWELL.
ii. JOSEPH SEAWELL.
ROBERT[4] HICKS (JAMES [3]; CAPTAIN ROBERT [2] ROBERT [1]) Robert Hicks (son of James Hicks) died June 25, 1804 in Brunswick Co., VA. He married Rebecca Harrison, daughter of Benjamin Harrison and Elizabeth.
Notes for Robert Hicks:
[Item 1-Linda Cross Notes] "VA Land to Robert Hicks: 6 Apr 1769, Brunswick Co., 454 ac adjoining the land of Haley and Hows land. Patents #38, 1768-1770, p. 527 27 Aug 1770, Brunswick co., 27 ac. on the north side of the Maherrin River. Patents #39, 1770-1771, p. 102 Found on the USGenWeb FTP site for Brunswick Co., VA, submitted by Carol Morrison.
[Item 2 ] Indenture made the 24th day of February, 1756, between Benjamin HICKS and Nathaniel EDWARDS, Esq. for 23 pounds, 8 shillings and 9 pence, conveying 150 acres on Fork of River's Swamp, being all the land devised by the Last Will and Testament of Robert HICKS, dated March 6, 1738 to the said Benjamin HICKS. Witnesses were Miles CARY, J. EDMUNDS, W. EDWARD, and Nathaniel EDWARDS, Jr. Presented in Court on February 24, 1756. [Deed Book 6, page 34. ]
[Item 3] Will of Robert Hicks, dated January 3, 1803, and proved June 25, 1804. Wife, Rebecca Hicks. Sons, Paschal Hicks, Abner H. Hicks, Hamlin Hicks, Isaac Hicks. Daughters, Tabetha Bracey and Frances James. Will Book 7, page 29, Brunswick County, Virginia To all to whom these presents shall come greeting Know ye that I Robert Hicks of Brunswick County in the State of Virginia have named appointed & constituted & do by these presents name appoint and constitute Abner Hill of Greensville in the said State of Virginia by Attorney with full power and authority for me and in my name to demand & receive all and every sum or sums of money or other property which was belonging to or owing to my son Harrison Hicks deceased & late of County in the State of South Carolina and in my name as my attorney give sufficient receipts for all sums of money or other property to any person or persons of whom he shall receive any money or other property that is or my be owing to or belonging to the estate of my said deceased son Harrison Hicks & I do hereby give and grant to my said attorney full & compleat [sic] power & authority to use and exercise all such acts and devises in the law as shall be necessary in the premises as fully as myself could act & do if I was personally present hereby ratifying confirming & allowing all and whatsoever my said attorney shall lawfully do or cause to be done therein by virtue of these presents. In writing whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal this 8th Day of February, 1790. Signed by Robert Hicks, and witnessed by Lewis Hicks, Geo. Hicks, and Binns Jones. Brunswick County Court November 22nd 1790. This Letter of Attorney was proved according to Law by the oaths of George Hicks & Binns Jones two of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. Deed Book 15, page 6.
Children of Robert Hicks and Rebecca Harrison are:
+Lucy Harrison Hicks, b. March 07, 1768, d. Abt. 1850, Sumter Co., SC.
Tabitha Hicks, d. date unknown.
Paschal Hicks, d. date unknown.
Abner Harrison Hicks, d. date unknown.
Hamlin Hicks, d. date unknown.
Isaac Hicks, d. date unknown.
LEWIS[4] HICKS (JAMES [3]; CAPTAIN ROBERT [2] ROBERT [1]), m. Sally Hill, no issue
Notes:
[Item] North Carolina Wills: A Testator Index, 1665-1900, by Thornton W. Mitchell [Genealogical Publishing Co., 1992] shows that the will of one Lewis Hicks, was recorded in Wake Co. Record Book 12, page 146.] WILL - HICKS, Lewis - Will of Lewis Hicks, dated April 8, 1805, and proved September 25, 1820. To children of Theophilus Harrison, dec'd, i.e., Elizabeth L. Harrison, Martha Harrison, Theophilus Harrison, Sterling Harrison and Edmund Harrison. Witnessed by Drury J. Barner and Jordan Malone. Will Book 9, page 114, Brunswick County, Virginia ]
[Item] [WILL - HICKS, Sally] - Will of Sally Hicks, widow and relict of Lewis Hicks, dec'd, dated September 25, 1820, and proved March 26, 1821. To great nephew, James B. Claiborne, only son of the late Doctor John Claiborne. To great niece Sally Lewis Rives, daughter of Willis Rives. To great niece, Martha Eliza Rives, daughter of Willis Rives. Whereas her husband, Lewis Hicks, devised one-half of his estate to the children of Theophilus Harrison by name and one child, Elizabeth L. Harrison, died unmarried and under age, gives that portion to Hinson H. Hall and Frances Eliza Wesson, daughter of Abner Wesson. -Will Book 9, page 147, Brunswick County, Virginia ]
[Item] Sale of 142 acres in Brunswick Co. on the W. side of Great Creek, being part of 900 acres formerly surveyed for James Hicks, father of said Benjamin and Lewis. March 23, 1772. Deed Book 10, p. 361.
[Item] To Robert Hix [sic]. 112 a. in Brunswick Co. on both sides of little creek, adjoining old fort road, Seawell's line. Feb. 17 1775, D. Bk. 11. p. 400.
[Item] To Robert Turnbull, land whereon Benjamin Hicks now lives. Nov. 28, 1777. D. Bk. 12, p. 330.
[Item] From Benjamin and wife Martha of Brunswick Co. on Naysas (?) Creek, adjoing Robert Hicks, House, Tharp's, Hick's line, the same being granted to Benjamin Hicks per patent July 14, 1769. Wit. John Hicks. Nov. 19, 1777. D. Bk. 13, p. 7.
[Item] To Lewis Hicks of Brunswick Co. from Benjamin and Wife Martha of Brunswick Co. 510 acres in Brunswick Co. on both sides of Great Creek adjoing Throwers', Seqwell's, Robert Hicks', Steep Branch, Field's, "being part of tract of 960 acres granted to John Hicks per patent dated Sept. 28, 1728". Dated Nov. 19, 1777. D. Bk. 13, p. 7.
BENJAMIN[4] HICKS (JAMES [3]; CAPTAIN ROBERT [2] ROBERT [1]) -m. Lucy Delony on Sept. 18, 1788. Benjamin was not of age when his father died in 1761.
Notes:
[Item] Benjamin Hicks owned land in Brunswick County, Virginia. He was named in the will of his father, James Hicks, in 1761. In 1771 and 1772, he purchased property on Great Creek, and in October, 1777, he and his wife sold their lands in Brunswick County. It was at this time, it is believed, that the family moved to Cheraw District (now Chesterfield County), South Carolina.
[Item] In the spring of 1780, during the Revolutionary War, the British forces invaded South Carolina. Many American patriots were driven from the Cheraw area, their slaves being seized and freed. Benjamin's house was burned and he returned to Hicks' Ford in Brunswick County, Virginia. He registered his 53 slaves, as the Tories were setting them all free (Brunswick County, Virginia, Deed Book 14, page 101). One slave named Brandum, aged 45, was on the list. A slave of that name was willed to Benjamin by his father, James Hicks, in 1760.
[Item] In 1781, Greensville County was formed from the eastern portion of Brunswick, and Hicks' Ford fell in the new county. Benjamin Hicks was appointed surveyor for Greensville, County, and during the same year was granted a license to operate an ordinary (tavern) at Hicks' Ford. He continued to appear in the records of Greensville County as late as 1785.
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ROBERT[5] HICKS (NATHANIEL[4] ROBERT[3] CAPT. ROBERT[2]) m. 1, Angelina Goodwyn before 1774, issue: Mary, moved to SC m. 2. Mary Greenway. Died bef. June 1798
Notes:
[Item] Moved to N.C. by 1774. Divorced Angelina, moved SC then VA.
[Item] Indenture dated May 9, 1774 between Robert Hicks and wife, Angelina Hicks of Craven County, South Carolina, and John Power of Bute County, North Carolina, 475a, in two tracts in Bute County on S side Fishing Creek being tract of land purchased of Julius Nichols. Signed by Robert Hicks. Recorded March 13, 1775. [Deed Book 5, page 140, Warren County, North Carolina]
Indenture dated June 1, 1771 between Robert Hicks of Brunswick County, Virginia, and Julias and Elizabeth Nichols of Bute Co., NC, 475a, to Robert Hicks, in two tracts in county of Bute on S side of Fishing Creek; being a tract of land I purchased of Joseph Montfort and also a tract on N side of Fishing Creek purchased of Kimball. Witnesses were William Moore and John Christmas. Recorded February 4, 1772. [Deed Book 3, page 345, Warren County, North Carolina]
[Item] Will of Robert Hicks, dated February 12, 1765, proved July 9, 1765. Wife, Mary. Sons, Benjamin and Robert Hicks. Daughter, Elizabeth Hicks. Brother, George Hicks. Executor: Wife and Brother, George Hicks. Witnesses: Phil Dill, William Heustess, John Forrester. [Will Book 1760-1767, page 552, Berkely County, South Carolina] [Volume 10, page 715-716, Berkeley County, South Carolina]
I, Robert Hicks of the County of Greensville and State of Virginia being weak in Body but of perfect mind and memory do make this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following vizt. Item I lend unto my trusty friend John Watson during his natural life my plantation named New market in South Carolina with fifty Acres of Land on Raeford Creek bought of Frederick Spagner Also nine Negroes and their increase vizt Jack, Pamela, Cyrus, Toney, Jenny, Charlotte, Robin, Sizey and Delsey, also my young black mare and bay Horse named Parker together with the Stock of Cattle and Household furniture for the use & benefit and support of himself my daughter Mary the daughter of my first wife Angelina Hicks deceased, and Children if there should be any surviving begotten of her Body. If John Watson should decease before my daughter Mary I leave the Estate in the hands of Hicks Chappell and John Hopkins as Trustees for my Daughter Mary and Children if there be any. After the death of John Watson and my Daughter Mary if my daughter should have any Children that should live to Lawful Age begotten of her Body my will and desire is that Estate shall belong to them share and share alike to them and their heirs and assigns forever. if there is not any Children that survives, the Issues of my Daughter Mary, My will and desire is that the above Estate shall belong to my Daughter Martha Dixon Greenway Hicks and the Child my wife Mary Hicks is pregnant with, to them their heirs and Assigns forever. Item I lend unto my loving wife Mary Hicks all my Estate both real and personal not heretofore lent nor given during her widowhood for the benefit and support of her and her Children. If she should mary (sic) I lend her one third part of the Estate during her natural life, and the remainder of the Estate both real and personal I give to my Daughter Martha Dixon Greenway Hicks and the Child that my wife is pregnant with and if either of them should die before they comes of lawful Age the surviving one of the two it shall belong to, to them their heirs and Assigns forever. My will and desire is that if both my Children of the wife of Mary Hicks should die before they comes of lawful age that the Estate may descend unto my Grand Children if they be any surviving one of my Daughter Mary's to them their heirs and Assigns forever. I do appoint my friends Winfield Mason, and James Parham, and my wife Mary Hicks Executors, and Executrix of this my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and affixed my Seal this first Day of March being in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety Six. Signed Sealed delivered & acknowledged in the presence of Jas. Parham Eliza Parham, Dolly Peterson. Signed Robt. Hicks (L.S.) Greensville County Court June 1798. This Will was proved according to Law by James Parham and Eliza Parham, Witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the Motion of Mary Hicks the Executrix therein named who qualified thereto according to Law and with Martha Greenway and John Blunt Turner her Securities acknowledged Bond in the Penalty of Twenty Thousand Dollars with Condition as the Law directs Certificate was granted her for obtaining a probate thereof in due form. Liberty being reserved for the Executors therein named to qualify thereto when they think fit. [Will Book 1, page 378-379, Greensville County, Virginia]
Child of Robert Hicks[5] and Angelina is:
i. MARY[6] HICKS, d. Bef 1816; m. (1) PETER CHAMBLISS; m. (2) JOHN WATSON, November 06, 1794, Greensville County, Virginia.
Children of Robert Hicks and Mary Greenway are:
i. MARTHA DIXON GREENWAY[6] HICKS.
ii. UNK HICKS
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Robert Hix, the Tailor and his son, the Indian Trader [Great online article from Early Jones Families of Virginia]
Capt. Robert Hicks' wife was Winifred Evans, daughter of John (b.1649) and Mary Evans (b.1647). [In 1665 they would have been 16 & 18 respectively. Is this that same John Evans?]
Capt. Robert was the son of Robert Hix transported in 1654 by Hugh Lee. A deed in 1701 to John Poythress notes that his neighbor was Robert Hix, Sr., the taylor, who purchased land from Hugh Lee. (See Hugh Lee) He may have been the father of Robert, the trader, and John, Thomas, and Henry Hicks. In Capt. Robert Hicks' wife was Winifred Evans, daughter of John (b.1649) and Mary Evans (b.1647). In 1665 they would have been 16 & 18 respectively. Is this that same John Evans?, Robert Hicks was arrested for appearing in the Charles City court in a state of drunkenness. 200 acres were sold to Robert Hix by John Fitzgerald in February, 1693, and then 600 acres was granted to Robert in April, 1694.
By 1690, Robert Hix married Winifred the daughter of John Evans. Evans gave them two tracts totaling 1,670 acres which lay between the Appomattox and the Blackwater Creek. The first was 560 acres in 1690, which adjoined General Wood’s land. Then his father-in-law 1,120 acres on the south side of the Appomattox. Robert then claimed 600 acres for transporting twelve people. Robert Hix (Hicks) was included in the trading partnership of Jones, Crawly and Evans in 1714.
60 acres were conveyed to Robert Hix by Peter Jones, Jr. in, 1708, and recorded in Prince George County. 260 acres were sold to Robert Hix by Joshua Irby and Elizabeth, his wife in 1708 and recorded in Prince George.
In 1714 he was the Captain of Fort Christiana, which was located in the area that became Brunswick County. He assisted in the survey of the dividing line between Virginia and North Carolina. His homestead became known as Hick’s Ford and was located at today’s town site of Emporia.
In 1724 Robert Hix, who may have been the third of that name, patented 140 acres on the north side of the Myery Branch in Surry County. In 1730, Robert Hix patented 2,610 acres on the north side of Meherrin River, adjoining Henry Wyches and extending by the side of the Myery Branch at the mouth of the meadow. In March, 1726 Robert Hix of Lawns Creek Parrish of the County of Surry, sold to John Fitzgerald of Bristol Parish, County of Prince George, 1,120 acres on South side of Appomattox River in Bristol Parish. Robert Hix, and Frances Hix, his wife, appeared and relinquished her right of dower. (1713-1728, page 968, Prince George County, Virginia.) This appears to be the land originally purchased from Fitzgerald. It was near Hopewell.
Robert Hix was the father of 13 children: Daniel, Robert, Jr., George, John, Mary, Tabitha, James, William Francis, Rachael, Charles, Martha who married a Beddingfield and Elizabeth who married a Lanier. George and John Hicks settled in Old Cheraws, South Carolina. This was done in part to improve his ability to continue trading with tribes in the area after the South Carolina government sought to restrict Virginian’s access to the fur trade within the South Carolina colony. Robert’s main trade was with the Cherokee, and some of his family married Cherokee of Georgia. It is unclear if he is also the Robert Hix who married Ruth Ragsdale May 18th, 1701/2 in Henrico County.
His will was filed in Brunswick in February, 1740 and notes his son Charles, who received 650 acres at the Indian Fort adjacent to Nathaniel Edwards and 150 acres in the for of Reeves. James received the home plantation after his wife died and the remainder of the 2,610 acre patent. George received a tract adjacent to his land. His son-in-law, Richard Ransom, received 150 acres lying in the Fork of Reeves. Benjamin Hicks, the son of Daniel who was deceased, received 150 acres in the fork of Reeves. He noted his daughters Martha Beddingfield, Frances Ransom, Elizabeth Hicks, Rachel Hicks, Mary hicks, and Tabitha Hicks. His grandson, John Beddingfield, received Robert’s interest in the Mill on Genito’s Creek. His wife, Frances was the executrix and the witnesses were Ann Poythress, Charles Rose, and John Chapman.
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William and Mary College Quarterly Historical Magazine, Volume 11
HICKS FAMILY.
In 1728, William Byrd, Richard Fitzwilliam and William Dandridge, Esquires, proceeded, as commissioners, on the part of Virginia, to run the line between Virginia and North Carolina. Two experienced surveyors were directed to wait upon them, William Mayo, who had made an accurate map of Barbadoes, and Alexander Irvine, professor of Mathematics in the College of William and Mary; and because a good number of men were made to go upon the expedition, a chaplain, Rev. Peter Fontaine, of Charles City county, was made to attend them. Among the men who attended the expedition was Robert Hicks. In his journey in 1716 to Fort Christanna, situated on the Meherrin River, in what is now Brunswick county, Governor Alexander Spotswood stopped on his way at “Hicks[1] Ford,” where Capt. Robert Hicks resided on the extreme frontier of the settlements. The place was afterwards included in Brunswick, and is now situated in Greenville county, which was cut from Brunswick in 1748.
1 CAPT. ROBERT[1] HICKS married Frances , and his will was proved February 7, 1739. He had issue, 2 Charles, 3 James, 4 George, 5 Martha, married Beddingfield; 6 Frances, married Richard Ransone, of Gloucester county; 7 Elizabeth, 8 Rachel, married Davis; 9 Mary, 10 Tabitha, 11 John.
3 JAMES[3] HICKS [Son of George](Robert[1]) married Judith Collier, of York county. His will was proved December 23, 1793, in Brunswick county (see QUARTERLY, VIII., 202-205), according to which he had issue, 12 Isaac, 13 Sally, married Robert Hardeway; 14 James, 15 Vines, 16 Nancy Vines (born 1766, married Dr. William G. Walker); 17 Charles, 18 John. [Clearly this is George's son James; James also had a son, James Jr.]
12 ISAAC HICKS (James[3], Robert[1]) married Nancy Cryer, was captain of the Third Georgia Regiment, taken prisoner at Brier Creek, March 2, 1779. He was born in 1755, and died, in 1817, in the sixty-third year of his age. (Bible Register.) He had issue, 19 Rebecca, born 13 January, 1784, and died 12 March, 1867. She married Gilliam Booth, Jr. (son of Gilliam Booth), who was born October 26, 1781, and died July 27, 1821, father of the late Mr. Edwin Booth, born 11 May, 1810.* (Bible Register.) The latter’s son, Dr. E. G. Booth, owns “Carter’s Grove, on James River. 20 Reuben Booth had Louisa, who married Gen. William E. Starke, C. S. A., killed at Sharpsburg; 21 Thomas, of Brunswick; 22 Sally, married Benjamin Booth, of Amelia; 23 Sally, married Robert C. Booth, of Dinwiddie; 24 Minerva. (Goode’s Virginia Cousins.)
1. Afterwards Belfleld was laid out on the other side of the Meherrin River. But a few years ago Hicks’ Ford and Belfleld were united and called “Emporia.”
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CAPTAIN ROBERT HICKS, INDIAN TRADER
by Bruce Hicks
The origin of Robert Hicks, Indian trader of colonial Virginia, is not known. He is first identifiable from the Charles City Co. land records where his father-in-law, John Evans, gives Robert and his wife, Winifred Evans, two tracts of land totaling 1375 acres between Appomattox River and Blackwater Creek, one in 1690 and the other in 1694. It is believed that Robert was born in Charles City Co., Va. In the 1650's. If this is true then the Robert Hicks listed as one of 40 persons buying land in Charles City Co., April 8, 1654, as a transportee of Hugh Lee from England, could very possibly be Father of Capt. Robert and the immigrant of this very prolific family. There are, of course, some other possibilities as a study of the immigration records will show. (Future plans include links to these records)
[Captain] Robert Hicks, was born circa 1650 (perhaps in Prince George Co.?). He married 1st Winifred Evans, daughter of John and Mary Evans. He married second, a woman named Francis, or Frances, dates unknown, and they lived in Charles City Co., Va., near the present day city of "Hopewell". His land extended along the Blackwater River east of the James. Nothing is definitely known of Robert's origins at this time, other than the fact that upon the death of one of his grandsons, in 1795, Col. George Hicks Jr., a South Carolina newspaper mentioned George's "English Descent" in his eulogy.
[Captain] Robert's very large family settled throughout southern Virginia. Land records of this time and area indicate that a John, Thomas, and Henry Hicks were contemporaries of Robert's and perhaps were relatives of his. Also settling north of the James River were the Bryants, Ervins, Kings, Hills, Isbells (Asbells), Evans, Masons, Hollemans and Williams, all of whom can be traced through North and South Carolina wherever the Hicks family migrated.
Robert is thought to have fathered these 13 children:
1. Daniel who married Edith
2. Robert, Jr. Who married Elizabeth [Urven] Ervin
3. George who married Sarah
4. John who married Obedience
5. Mary who married a Mr. Irby
6. Tabitha who married Thomas Jacobs
7. James who married Martha
8. William [not mentioned in either will, he is not considered a child of Robert]
9. Francis who married Richard Ransom (Ransone), of Gloucester Co.
10. Rachael who married Matthias Davis
11. Charles who died 1745 without heirs
12. Martha who married a Mr. Beddingfield
13. Elizabeth who married a Mr. Lanier
In the 1660's and 1670's, [Captain] Robert developed a lucrative commercial business trading with the Indians throughout Western Virginia, the Carolinas and Georgia. Some of his family married into the Cherokees in the area of Broomstown, (northern) Georgia, by 1730. These descendents became important leaders in the Cherokee Nation. Robert traded with all the Indians of these states, but dealt primarily with the Cherokees and their branch nation known as the "Catawbas".
Once, when New York trappers were captured by the Catawbas and held for ransom, the Govenors of New York and Virginia sought Robert's help. He dispatched his two oldest sons, Daniel and Robert Jr., to negotiate the captives' release. Upon their successful return, they were given an award by the Virginia House of Burgesses.
In 1714, the Virginia government built Fort Christiana on the Meherrin River and they appointed Robert as Captain of the Fort's paid militia, known as the "Rangers", and it's 12 indian scouts. Robert subsequently moved most of his family into this area. Governor Spotswood gave the family exclusive trade rights in western Virginia in return for their service. The family residence was known as "Hicks' Ford" and was located where the present day city of "Emporia" is found today, in Greenville Co., Va. In 1728, Capt. Robert was appointed to the large expedition that surveyed the boundary between North Carolina and Virginia.
[Captain] Robert's success with the indians did not make all of the colonial fathers happy. Many of them wanted this trade for their own states. South Carolina authorities resorted to harassing him and seizing a lot of his goods. In an effort to improve his influence in the area, Robert moved several of relatives into South Carolina. Two sons, George and John [Jr.?], settled in "Old Cheraws" and Colleton Co. Respectively, between 1707 and 1741. They were followed by several other relatives. Captain Robert Hicks died in 1739 (his will was proved Feb. 7, 1739).
George's (Cheraw's) son, Col. George Jr., served in the Revolutionary War, along with other members of this family. Other family members may have moved into the Onslow [Anslow] Co. Or the Halifax-Bute-North Hampton area of North Carolina. One of these was Lewis Hicks, possibly a grandson of Robert's, who served as an ensign in the colonial navy during the war, sailing out of Wilmington. It is this man who we may be related to. Lewis wrote Gov. Caswell of North Carolina in 1777 resigning his commission due to reoccuring lung/respiratory problems. He stated his regret that he was unable to perform his duties properly and voiced his concern as to whether he would survive the approaching small pox season. He survived, apparently, and became one of Onslow Counties three sheriffs, after the war. He is listed as a land owner in Brunswick Co., Va., in 1772, and a taxpayer for 1800.
Lewis was the son of James Hicks ( born 1700, died 1761), in Brunswick Co., Virginia. Nothing is known of this man other than the fact that he married a Martha (Fathey?) and they had eight children: Lewis, John, Benjamin, Patty, Francis, Mary, Robert and James.
On April 6, 1773, the younger sister of Winifred Hill, Sarah, and a Lewis Hicks were married with Henry Hill, her older brother, and James Seawell (sowell) as witnesses. Soon, Winifred married George King and they eventually moved to Chesterfield District, South Carolina. Some of the Hicks family were married by the Reverend John King, a Baptist minister. He married Lucy and Benjamin Seawell and George Hicks. Rev. John King was married to Sally Hill.
It appears that Lewis died (or disappeared?) circa 1792-1794 at the age of 37-38 (or Lewis and Sarah separated? Divorced?) and (his widow? Ex-wife?) Sarah moved "next door" to Winifred and George King, in South Carolina. Sarah is listed on the 1800 census with a little girl born about the time that Lewis died (left?). In accordance with family tradition, the Rev. John Hicks was orphaned and raised by the (George?) King family (who apparently were his uncle and aunt). Sarah is not found on the 1810 census. Since Lewis was listed on the tax records of Brunswick Co., Va., in 1800, either this is not our ancestor or it is possible that Sarah and Lewis separated/divorced for some reason, leaving our John an "orphan", at least from his known parent. The fact that little is known of Lewis may be due to some defect of character on his part that the family would not have wanted made known. If divorced, I assume that would have been humiliating and never talked about. Sarah appears to have died in 1806 leaving her children to be raised by her sister's family, George and Winifred King. Lewis' will was proved in 1820, if indeed, this is the same person.
This information was taken from:
Virginia Land Records/Colonial Records/Two letters from Barnabas Hicks dated Dec. 9, 1980 and Sept. 26, 1996
Census records of the states/Marriage records of Virginia/Family tradition dating from Rev. John Hicks' children and King family
descendents
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Terry Sampson Response:
Bruce:
I appreciate your contribution regarding Robert the Indian Trader of Brunswick, husband first of Winifred Evans, and then of Frances. It will provide those so inclined a base to build on and to work from in sorting out the Brunswick Co. Hicks.
RE: Lewis Hicks, husband of Sarah and son of James and Fathey Hicks. With many thanks to Carol Morrison for her labors in publicizing so much information regarding Brunswick Co. Hicks et al., I direct the reader's attention to http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabrunsw/hicks/wills/hicks16.htm
where we find an abstract of Lewis' will dated 1805 and probated in 1820. Lewis' wife, Sarah, died in 1821, as evidenced by the abstract of her will posted at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabrunsw/hicks/wills/hicks18.htm , dated in September 1820 and probated the following spring.
The two records mentioned name no children so far as I can tell and, indeed, I have never seen any children attributed to Lewis and Sarah.
Notes recorded by another that have come to me show that the earliest record I have of Lewis Hicks is a sale of 142 acres in Brunswick Co. on the W. side of Great Creek, being part of 900 acres formerly surveyed for James Hicks, father of said Benjamin and Lewis. March 23, 1772. Deed Book 10, p. 361. Other records show sales and purchases or gifts of land between Lewis & his wife Sarah of Brunswick County and others, e.g.
To Robert Hix [sic]. 112 a. in Brunswick Co. on both sides of little creek, adjoining old fort road, Seawell's line. Feb. 17 1775, D. Bk. 11. p. 400.
To Robert Turnbull, land whereon Benjamin Hicks now lives. Nov. 28, 1777. D. Bk. 12, p. 330.
From Benjamin and wife Martha of Brunswick Co. on Naysas (?) Creek, adjoing Robert Hicks, House, Tharp's, Hick's line, the same being granted to Benjamin Hicks per patent July 14, 1769. Wit. John Hicks. Nov. 19, 1777. D. Bk. 13, p. 7.
And others, most significantly, this:
To Lewis Hicks of Brunswick Co. from Benjamin and Wife Martha of Brunswick Co. 510 acres in Brunswick Co. on both sides of Great Creek adjoing Throwers', Seqwell's, Robert Hicks', Steep Branch, Field's, "being part of tract of 960 acres granted to John Hicks per patent dated Sept. 28,1728". Dated Nov. 19, 1777. D. Bk. 13, p. 7.
The reason that I find the last deed so interesting is that, again with thanks to Carol Morrison, we find at:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabrunsw/hicks/wills/hicks1.htm
that one John Hicks of Surry County, husband of Rebecca [nee Rieves], wrote his will in September of 1728, which will was proven in August of 1729, meaning that John was dead by then. In that will John names sons: Robert, John Jr., and Daniel, and a son-in-law, Edward Tatum.
It happens that Ms. Morrison has also posted numerous early land patents at http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabrunsw/hicks/index.html
one of which is a patent of 960 acres to one John Hicks of Surry County, dated Sept. 28, 1728, located on the east side of Great Creek.
So? Well, I may be mistaken but it would seem that Lewis Hicks receives and deeds away part of the same land which Surry Co. John Hicks received in 1728 and left to his sons, Robert, John, and Daniel when he died.
This would seem to me to suggest that Lewis' direct ancestor was Surry Co. John and Rebecca (Rieves) Hicks, not James Hicks, son of Robert and Frances Hicks. The question arises then, if you agree with me so far: What was Surry Co. John Hicks relationship to Robert Hicks, the Indian Trader? If we say: "son" then Robert's son John was not the husband of Obedience as you suggest and I have always believed. But if we say: "not son" then Lewis was not a descendant of Robert and Frances Hicks.
Personally? I'd just as soon say Surry Co. John and Rebecca Hicks were brother and sister-in-law to Brunswick Co. Robert Sr. and let that be the end of it. But I have no document to support such a claim. I would welcome the opinion of others.
I note that you have included a William as a possible son of Robert and Winifred or Frances Hicks. I am aware of some wills in which a child is not named, but in this case, I need further evidence to convince me because neither the will of Robert or his wife Frances mentions a son named William. On the other hand, there is a second John HIX whose will Ms. Morrison has also abstracted and posted at http://www.rootsweb.com/~vabrunsw/hicks/wills/index.htm This latter John names a grandson, William, son of his son William, and others.
Before closing, I would like to comment on Betty's post which initially followed yours, in which Betty mentions the well-publicized Albemarle Parish Robert and Mary who had a son named Nathan, bapt. in 1743. This Robert was, by my calculation, son of Surry Co. John and Rebecca (nee Rieves) Hicks mentioned above. As for Nathan and the legend that it was he who was father to the Cherokee Hicks, Charles Renatus and his brother William Abraham, that is a legend which, so far as I know, is no older than me. I believed it myself and promoted it, and have labored--as some will bear witness--to prove it, and I have not been able to. And so, unable to prove it, I considered claiming him for my own, because I need a Nathan(iel) Hicks born no later than 1762 for my own ancestor, and Robert and Mary's son will fit the bill.
A fellow-Hicks hunter,
Terry Sampson
I have never seen a copy of James' will as it is recorded in the Brunswick Co. Will book. I have seen transcriptions of the copied will which showed James' wife as Fathy and as Patsy. Had all transcriptions given James' wife as Patsy, I would not have belabored the matter....Patsy was and occasionally still is used as a nickname for Martha, as Jane told you. But because some transcriptions show James' wife as Fathy and because we may never know what the original has listed, I felt it was appropriate to study the matter in the manner that I did. Having done so, the question remains: How many wives did James Hicks the Elder have? Personally, I suspect one, but will not argue with those who opt for two.
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Do you know what happened to Tabitha HICKS, daughter of Robert HICKS with 1738 will? I am wondering if she is the Tabitha who married my Henry Cato/Cator, probably in Brunswick County Va, and then moved to Lancaster County, South Carolina c 1772.
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Col. George Hicks, second son of George Hicks (1695-1762). The older George moved to the Cheraw area of SC about 1740, first leaving his oldest son James in the care of his brother James because he was still a minor. The older George in his will left land to another son Robert upon the death of his wife Sarah. Because Robert predeceased Sarah, the land reverted to James under primogeniture. Later James sold this land in South Carolina to his brother George. Col. George married a Naomi first and later Sarah (James)Gardner, daughter of Philip James, a Baptist minister.
Lets see, The James Hicks (son of the Col.) born 1755 and died 1793. He married Mary Pledger. The James Hicks (son of Robert) died 1762, he married Martha. In the Hicks paper from last Jan 01 In one group Page 3 to 13 On page 7 bottom of page reads Hicks James, Sr. of Brunswick Co. W Feb. 12, 1760, P. Feb 23, 1761 Continues on page 8. This is the will of James and he calls his wife Fathy. What I don't know who is this James I think he is the son of Robert but in all the information I have come across James wife was called Martha. Is this a James that doesn't belong to this Hicks Family.
Any info on this would be appreciated
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The Charles Hicks and brother James Hicks mentioned are the sons of James Hicks and Judith Collier, dau of Isaac Collier and Ann Vines, hence the source of name of their son Vines. James Hicks Jr married a Judah, surname unknown, and they are the parents of your Thomas Hicks. James Hicks Sr was not the son of George Hicks and Sarah Gardener. He was the son of James Hicks I whose wife was named Faithy and who died in 1761 in Brunswick Co., VA. George and Sarah settled in Craven Co., SC before 1750 while his brother James and wife Faithy remained in Brunswick all of their lives. Judith Collier date of birth of 25 Aug 1730 in York Co., VA is well documented so the Judah/Judith that died 1824-1829 must be of a later generation, hence the wife of James Hicks Jr.
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Mr. King: For some time now, researchers of the Brunswick Hickses, such as Jane Peyrouse (who sadly passed on in 2005), have known from the records that two James Hickses, father and son, both married Judith Colliers, the first being James Snr. marrying Judith Collier, daughter of Isaac, as referenced in Isaac's will (this is the Judith who died in 1730), the second being the marriage of his son, James Jnr. to Judith Collier, daughter of Charles Collier. Marriage record: "M.B. 26 November 1787 - James Hicks and Judith Collier, dau. of Charles Collier. Surety: Isaac Hicks. Married by the Rev. John King, Baptist Minister. Ref: Brunswick County Marriage Records, page 47." It is James JUNIOR and Judith Collier Hicks, married in 1787, to whom I am referring as parents of my third great grandfather, Thomas Hicks. The 1805 will of Charles, proved in 1821 (this Charles being a proved son of James SENIOR), specifically named his "Brother" James (JUNIOR) and wife "Judah" and their sons, Thomas and James, and bequeaths to them land adjoining that of William Walker - land undoubtedly belonging to Dr. William Walker, the husband of James Jr. and Charles' sister, Nancy Vines Hicks. Since Judith Hicks of Greene Co., GA in 1817 states that she seeks her dower right in property sold by her late husband, James Hicks, to William Walker in Brunswick Co., VA, it is logical that the land in question is the land bequeathed to she and James in the 1805 will of James' brother, Charles, which James later sold to Walker. I believe a search of legal descriptions will support this. James Hicks Jr., in 1793 in Brunswick, was the bondsman for the marriage of John Sturdivant to Susanna Collier, daughter of Charles Collier and sister of Judith Collier Hicks. My third great grandfather, Thomas Hicks, married Elizabeth C. Sturdivant in Greene Co., GA in 1818, thus Thomas, son of Judith, and Elizabeth, daughter of Susannah, were first cousins. (John Sturdivant refers to Elizabeth in his will as his daughter "Betsy Collier Sturdivant"). With RE to the father of James Hicks Senior, I have no axe to grind - I'm just looking at the documentation and until such time as someone presents documentation to definitively prove otherwise, I tend to have to go with the conclusions drawn by researchers Jane Peyrouse and Carol A. Morrison and others that James Hicks Sr., who wrote his will in 1789 and died in 1793, is the son of George Hicks, who was the son of Robert Hicks. Since you and I have gone round and round about this to exhaustion at Ancestry.com the past few days, I'd rather not keep at it here, too. If someone else has something to add, I hope they'll jump in!!!
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If you would follow the legal descriptions of the land, from the original deeds as I have and not any abstracts that omit pertinent data, you will find that the land that James Hicks sold to William Walker was part of the land that this James Hicks had inherited in the 1761 will of James Hicks Sr, which in turn was part of the land that James Hicks Sr had inherited from his father Robert Hicks. What confuses most folks is that the son of James and Faithy named James titles himself as James Sr in his 1789 will while he was actually the IInd. He was born a Junior, but after his father James died in 1761 and he had a son James, he became James Sr. The deeds for the land that George Hicks gave to his son James the younger, to distinguish him from James Hicks junior, do not match the same legal descriptions. They are close but can to traced back through the original deeds to the land that George had inherited from his father Robert Hicks that adjoined that of his brother James. It does get complicated as both George and James somehow get some land from their brother Charles estate that George was the executor for. It appears that George sold off most of that land before he moved to SC in 1747, probably to avoid all of the law suits filed against him.
I was well acquainted with Jane Peyrouse as I communicated with her for several decades and furnished her with a copy of a manuscript on the Pegues - Hicks family that helped her untangle her lines. Some of her letters I have here in front of me now are undated but were addressed to my residence that I moved from 30 years ago. One letter thanks me for sending her copies of all of the above mentioned
deeds which she said appeared to show that the James Hicks who married Judith Collier was the son of James & Fathy, but that she would have to examine her files and get back to me. Just now I noticed that I had never got around to entering the three family group sheets and 10 page descendancy report on her line down from George Hicks Jr,that came with the letter, Can't find her followup letter right now so it must be in one of my file cabinets that I can't get to. Am now recuperating from total hip replacement and can't walk too well and can't move the boxes around that my son stacked in front of the cabinets while I was in rehab.
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As late as July 4, 2000, Jane Peyrouse (a descendant of James and Judith Collier Hicks' son Vines, which Jane sets forth in other postings) maintained her belief that the James Hicks who married Judith Collier was the son of George Hicks. See Message #4020 on this forum; I've found no later postings of hers that negate this contention:
July 4, 2000 – Message #4020
Capt. Robert Hicks had many talents and among them was his ability to speak the Indians' languages. He went with the Governor to New York State to serve as an interpreter. It was his son George who went to SC, but it was his grandson George who was a colonel in the Revolution. George Hicks's daughters married into prominent families in the Cheraw area including Pegues and Godfrey. I descend from James Hicks,(1728-1793) the oldest son of George, who was left in Brunswick County, VA, when his father went to SC. After George died in 1761, his wife returned to VA and made her home with her daughter Lucy Seawell (wife of Benjamin Seawell) in Brunswick County. In her will she mentions her granddaughter Sarah, who married William Pegues.
I have to believe Jane saw nothing in the land records that changed her opinion. In fact, she more than likely saw that everything pointed to the impossibility of James, son of Robert, being the father of the James who married Judith Collier. Besides the BENJAMIN HICKS factor referenced in my last posting, yet another relevant issue -the AGE of James Jr., son of James and Fathy. According to the 1760 will of James Sr., his son, James, was not yet 21: "Item My will and Desire is that the nine Cows and Calvs Bequeathed my sons James, Lewis and John Hix be paid by my Wife or Two Executors as soon as they shall come to the Age of Twenty one years." Thus, the James Jr. who you claim married Judith Collier could not have been born before February of 1739, yet by your own words, Judith Collier was born c 1730 (I agree). Therefore, you have James Jr., son of James and Fathy, marrying a woman a decade older than himself and having numerous children as early as 1750 - impossible. I wish you well in your recovery Mr. King.
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Ann, I defer to Jane re: George Hicks, married to a Naomi.
As for your earlier question regarding James, husband of Fathy, I offer the following train of thought in the absence of a single, original document that clarifies reality.
One James Hix obtained a patent for 390 acres on Jennytoe Creek, south side of the Meherrin River, in Brunswick Co. VA, on September 28, 1728. (Virginia Patent Book 14, page 70, page 71.)
Robert Hicks will, dated 6 March 1738 and proved 7 February 1739 names: wife Frances, children Charles, James, George, Elizabeth, Rachel, Mary, Tabitha, Martha Beddingfield, Frances Ransome and son-in-law Richard Ransome, and grandchildren Benjamin Hicks, and John Beddingfield. The will of his wife, Frances, is dated 7 May 1744, was proved 5 July 1744, and names children: George, John, James, Charles, Elizabeth, Frances Ransome, and Rachel Davis, and grandchildren Elizabeth Ransome and Tabitha Irby.
In June, 1744, James Hicks of Brunswick County conveyed land on the North side of Maherrin River to George Hicks. James' wife, Martha, relinquished dower. The land was "the plantation whereon Capt. Robert Hicks formerly lived and part of the 1,010 acre of land devised by the Last Will and
Testament of Robert Hicks to the said James Hicks." (Deed Book 2, page 474.)
Conclusion: Martha's James Hicks was a son of Robert and Frances.
Brunswick Co. Deed Book 2, page 476, records a June 1744 indenture between James Hick and Benjamin Seawell, conveying land on the north side of the Great Branch at James Wyches path. Witnesses were John Wall, Jr., George Hicks, and Henry Beddingfield. Martha, James' wife, relinquished her dower.
In October, 1747, George Hicks of St. Andrews Parrish, Brunswick County, planned his move to South Carolina. Brunswick Co. Va Deed Book 3, page 358 records George's conveyance of two slaves, Brandon and Tom, and personal property to James Hicks the elder, of the same county. The same deed also records George's desire that a 396 acre parcel on Jenneto Creek in Brunswick Co. Va, should vest in George's son, James the younger, on condition that when James the younger turned 21, James the younger should turn the land over to his uncle, James the elder. (Richard Ransome, husband of Frances Hicks, and Matthias Davis, husband of Rachel Hicks witnessed this transaction. Frances and Rachel were sisters to George and and James Hicks the elder.)
Brunswick Co. VA Deed Book 5, page 607, records a bill of sale from Jame Hicks (the elder) to James Hicks the younger, conveying slaves Brandon and Tom and personal property. This bill was presented in court in August of 1754.
Conclusion: Martha's James Hicks was uncle to George Hicks' son, James Hicks the Younger, and George moved to South Carolina along about 1747/1748. Martha's James was to receive land on Jenneto Creek from James the Younger when the latter turned 21.
Brunswick Co. VA Deed Book 3, Page 385 records an October 1747 indenture between George Hicks of St. Andrew Parish, Brunswick County, Gent., and Robert Jones, Junior of Albemarle Parish, Surry County, Attorney at Law, conveying 1310 acres on north side of Maherrin river. Witnesses: Thomas Briggs, Richard Knight, William Gray, Junr.,
Henry Bedingfield, Thomas Pennington. Sarah Hicks, wife of George, relinquished dower.
Will Book QQ, 1760-1767, Craven County, South Carolina records the will of George Hicks, dated November 14, 1761 and proved May 25, 1762, in which George mentions wife, sons Robert and George, grandchildren Elizabeth Hicks and Benjamin Hicks. Witnesses: Henry Bedingfield, George and Luke Paul.
Will Book 4, page 12, Brunswick County, Virginia records will of Sarah Hicks of St. Andrews Parish, dated March 19, 1769 and proved April 23, 1770. Sarah names: Daughter Lucy Seawell and son-in-law Benjamin Seawell, grandsons Benjamin and Joseph Seawell, son George Hicks and his daughter Sarah.
Conclusion: George Hicks, brother of Martha's James Hicks and son of Brunswick Co. Robert and Frances Hicks, had wife Sarah and children: James the Younger of Brunswick Co., George, Robert, and Lucy, wife of Benjamin Seawell.
The will of Fathy's James Hicks was written Feb. 12, 1760 and proved Feb. 23, 1761, and names wife Fathy, children: Benjamin, Robert, Mary, Patty, James, Lewis, Frances, and John. There are several important items in this will:
(a) Son Benjamin gets land "lying in the fork of the great Creek not including the Low grounds";
(b) the line for that land is to be run by Mr. James Hicks, "cousin" to Fathy's James;
(c) Son Robert gets land "on both sides of the Lower fork of Great Creek down to where it empties" then straight "to the Indian line joining John Stephens".
The absence of a will for Martha's James Hicks and the existence of a will for Fathy's James Hicks is insufficient proof that Martha's James and Fathy's James are the same person. However, a will for Martha's James would eliminate the possibility that both James' are the same person.
The fact that the word "cousin" as used at that time referred to a kinsman in general or "a nephew" in particular is extremely significant. If Fathy's James was Martha's James, then Fathy's James' "cousin" could only have been George Hicks son, James.
So far as I know, the only two James' in Brunswick Co. Va who were Uncle and Nephew in 1760 were Robert and Frances Hicks' son James and grandson James (son of George). Unfortunately, my ignorance of other possible candidates is hardly sufficient proof for the conclusion that Martha's James and Fathy's James were the same person.
On 3 March 1772, Lewis Hicks, in the County of Brunswick, sold to Benjamin Hicks, of the same County, land on the West side of Great Creek being part of 900 acres surveyed for their father, James Hicks. Brunswick Co. Deed Book 10, page 361. (I am convinced that these men were Fathy's James Hicks and sons Lewis and Benjamin.)
On 23 March 1772, Benjamin and Martha Hicks of Brunswick Co. sold Lewis Hicks 270 acres +/- of land on both sides of Great Creek and Little Creek, being part of 932 acres granted to Benjamin Seawell on May 12, 1759. (Brunswick Deed Book 10, page 362.)
Conclusion: Benjamin and Martha Hicks were brother and sister-in-law to Lewis Hicks and son and daughter-in-law to Fathy's James Hicks.
The land that Benjamin and Martha sold to Lewis was sold to them by Benjamin and Lucy Seawell as confirmed by following deed: On 25 March 1771, Benjamin and Lucy Seawell of St. Andrew's Parish, Brunswick Co. Va sold to Benjamin Hicks of Meherrin Parish, Brunswick Co. VA 300 acres +/- part of 930 acres patented to Benjamin Seawell on 12 May 1759. Said land being on both sides of Little Creek and Great Creek, near the Fort Road, and touching on Robert Hicks' place.
Brunswick Co. Deed Book 10, page 118.
On that same day, Benjamin and Lucy Seawell sold 200 acres adjoining Benjamin Hicks line, on both sides of Little Creek, on the edge of the Low grounds, near the Fort Road, to Robert Hicks. Said land being part of the 930 acre paten to Benjamin Seawell on 12 may 1759.
Although this last Robert Hicks might have been son of George and Sarah, I am inclined to believe he was son of James and Fathy and brother to Lewis and Benjamin.
Having forced you, Ann, on this long and tortuous march through available records which confirm:
(a) Benjamin and Lucy Seawell's relationship to George and Sarah Hicks;
(b) George and Sarah Hicks relationship to Capt. Robert and Frances Hicks,
(c) James and Martha's relationship to Capt. Robert and Frances Hicks,
(d) the transactions between Benjamin and Lucy seawell and Benjamin and Robert Hicks;
(e) the transactions between Benjamin and Martha Hicks and Lewis Hicks;
(f) the realtionships between Benjamin and Martha Hicks and Lewis Hicks and Fathy's James Hicks;
(g) the proximity between children of Fathy's James Hicks and of George and Sarah Hicks;
(h) and the fact that several of the land transactions involved land on and around Little Creek, Great Creek, and the Fort Road (i.e. the Road to and from Fort Christianna);
I think it safe to believe that Martha's James Hicks and Fathy's James Hicks were the same person. Comments, additional information, and corrections are always welcome.
-----Terry Sampson
P.S. Thanks to Carol A. Morrison and those who have taken time to explore, abstract, and post source information which I relied on in the above study.
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Jane:
There are lots of James Hickses. I don't descend from the James whose will I posted but from his nephew James (1728-1793) son of George, the brother of the James with the will. They all descend from Captain Robert Hicks(about1658-1739), the Indian trader, but so common is James as a name among the descendants one might speculate that Capt. Robert's father was a James. I have never seen anything convincing concerning Capt. Robert's parents.
I do have another James Hicks (1797-after1870), but he was in Robertson County, TN, Madison County, TN, and Marshall Co., MS, before going to Washington County, Texas. I know he was the son of Vines Hicks, son of James (1728-1793) above. Good luck in your search.
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Indenture made the 19th day of October, 1745, between Daniel Hicks, son and devisee of John Hicks, late of the County of Surry, dec'd. and Francis Stainback, for 15 pounds, conveying his one half interest in 400 acres tract on Steven's Branch and devised by the Last Will and Testament of the said John Hicks, to his two sons, John Hicks and Daniel Hicks, equally. Witnesses were Sterling Clack, Wm. Parker and James Carter. Acknowledged in Court on February 6, 1745. [Deed Book 3, page 121, Brunswick County, Virginia ]
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Bruce Hicks as the following:
Capt. Robert hicks of Va., his 3rd. son was George, b.1695 d.1770, father of Lucy and James, 1728-1793. Lucy married Benjamin Seawell (Sowell)1739 and had daughters Mary and Sally. Mary + Green Hill, Jr., 1June,1773, Brunswick Co.(Va.Marriage Records). Sally + John King, Baptist Preacher. James had 9 children, one of which was George who married Temperance Hill daughter of Green Hill. Green Hill married Mary Seawell from St. Andrews Parish, Va., she b.1751, d.1827. Green Hill's will dated 1823-9-282a/c from compilation of Va. wills from W & Mary Quarterly. George and John Clayton were in militia and probably friends. Clayton family claims that John Clayton married Temperance Dec. 15, 1776. He was b.Jan. 20, 1754 and died prior to 1783 (In Revolutionary War?). Temperance was b. Feb. 10, 1761.
The microfilm roll 33 order book 13 p. 175 & 247 LDS is referenced. Some of this is from a xerox copy of page from Clayton-Reeves-Sutherland family section of Virginia families but I cannot tell which book just from this one page.
Green Hill also had a daughter Sarah who married Lewis Hicks, son of James son of Capt. Robert Hicks. Her brother probably was Henry Hill. The Sewells, Hills, Kings and Hicks moved to Kershaw/Darlington Counties between 1783-1800.I believe that I am a descendant of Lewis as follows: Son Rev. John 1786, son John G. 1827, son Lee Crudup 1882, son James Marion 1917, myself, Bruce 1946.
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Francis Hicks b a 1712 dtr. of
Francis Elizabeth Irving (Ervin)married 3 Mar 1725-6 Robert Hicks born 22 Jun 1691 Charles City Va. died Bef. 7 Oct 1727 Brunswick Co. Va.
Francis Irving was dtr. of Nathaniel Irvin of Prince George Co. Va. and Elizabeth Peterson d 1736. She was dtr of John and Elizabeth Soane, my ancestors.
Robert Hicks was son of Robert.
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I show a John Hicks who was mentioned in the 1739 will of Capt. Robert Hicks, but who was not identified. The way the will reads, Capt. Robert Hicks is leaving a piece of land (which he obviously owns) upon which John Hicks lived (note past tense) to his son-in-law. It sounds as if this John Hicks was a relative --- perhaps a brother, whom Capt. Robert Hicks allowed to live on the piece of land in question. This John Hicks could have had a daughter who married in 1728.
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Patent to Robert Hix, dated October 31, 1716, for 1070 acres, new land, Surry County; on North side of Maherin River; near Arthur Kavenaugh's house, for 3 Lbs., 15 Shillings, and Importation of 7 person: Saml. Bushel, Edward Evans, John Engles, Jno. Verrell, John Bunch, David Crawly, and Robert Hix. Virginia Patent Book 10, page 307.
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p. 153 Richard Ransom will [First husband Frances (Daughter Captain Robert)]
father in Gloucester County
wife Frances Ransome
sons James Ransome , Robert Hicks Ransome
m. Frances Hicks c.1746
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ROBERT HIX. JUNIOR. 130a. NL. in Brunswick Co.. S. side Maherin R.; N. side of Great Sw. 23 Mar. 1733
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Archibald O. Hicks was born somewhere in Va in 1782, He married Ruth or Rutha Blanton born circa 1778. They left Virginia and settled at Short Mountain Tennessee. This is at various and asundry times in Cannon or DeKalb Co. depending on who reported it. They had 9 children of whom I am aware. they are Nash born 1802, Rebecca born 1804, Hooper born 1806, Hannah born 1808, Archibald Walter Overton Hicks born 1817(noted lawyer and jurist in Texas and died in Louisana after the Civil War in which he served), William born 1816, Ruth born 1819, Janie Rose born 1818 and Elizabeth or Betty born 1820. Elizabeth is my great great grandmother as she married Robert M. Jones, their daugher Hannah Josephine married Jacob Freeman, their son Fer Jones Freeman married Mary Rebekah Bryant, their daughter Reba married Freddie Oliver Littlejohn and I am their daughter Karen Marguerite Littlejohn and I married Peter Robert Gilmartin.
I do believe that the John Hicks who died from head injuries falling from a horse may have been Archibald O.'s brother. Any assistance would be appreciated.
Janney Semmons & John Hicks m. 1782 [proven] Warren Co. NC
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James Hix died 1776 Pittsylvania Co. Will states in his will that he has funds in Brunswick Co that will be collected by Benjamin Hix. Also his son Miles states in his Rev. Affidavit that he was born in Brunswick co.
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Colonel George Hicks was one of the leading citizens of his day. As stated by Gregg, he came from Virginia with his family about the year 1747. He married a widow, Mrs. Sarah Gardiner, a daughter of the Reverend Philip James, first pastor of the Welch Neck Church. He saw active service in the Revolutionary War and rose to the rank of colonel. No man in the entire community seems to have stood higher in the affection and admiration of the people than Colonel Hicks. His last will, recorded in the
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Upper Peedee
On the 13th of December, 1777, this entry appears in the Rev. Mr. Pugh's Journal:—" Assembled at the Meeting House, in Society, to promote learning ;" and on the 20th, " went to Dr. Mills', about the Society's rules." On the 31st, also, " went to the Neck,* to the Society, signed the rules, chose officers, &c."
The Hon. Alexander M'Intosh was elected president, and George Hicks and Abel Kolb, wardens.
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William Pegues second wife was Sarah Gardiner, a step-daughter of Col. George Hicks.
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The children of George and Sarah James (Gardiner) Hicks were:
1. Benjamin Hicks - died young.
2. George Hicks married —-- Hicks and moved west.
3. Mary Hicks married Malachi Murphy,
4. Elizabeth Hicks married Benjamin Hicks, a cousin, they moved west.
5. Nancy Hicks married Thomas Godfrey, had a son Richard Godfrey.
6. Lucy Hicks married George Strother as his second wife.
7. Charlotte Hicks married John Wilson.
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History of the Old Cheraws by Alexander Gregg; 1867
From 1747 onwards, the influx of population was more rapid, and continued to increase. In the latter part of the year previous came George Hicks, from Virginia. The family was of English descent. Being a man of means and influence, Mr. Hicks induced a number of his own relatives and others also to come with him. He became the head of a large connexion on the Pedee. The first record of his name is in a grant for land, in the Welch Tract, January 2.2nd, 1747. He had probably made a visit the year before. On the 18th of November, 1747, as appears from the records of Council, " was presented the humble Petition of George Hicks; setting forth, that Bacot, and Mrs. James Pugh, of Darlington; also John W. Lide, and Hannah, who married Thomas Hart.
After her husband's death, Mrs. Lide married a Mr. Holloway, of whom the late Jesse Holloway, of Darlington, was a non, a man of unassuming parts, but esteemed by all who knew him for his purity and excellence of character. He lately arrived from Virginia, with a family consisting of nine whites and eleven blacks; that he is willing to settle and cultivate a part of his Majesty's lands,—Praying, that he may obtain grants in proportion to the said numbers; and being informed that a tract of land, containing 4,000 acres, was surveyed in the Welch Tract for James Griffith, by virtue of a warrant, dated December 6th, 1745, requiring the same to be returned into the Secretary's Office for a grant in 12 months, a Plot of which has passed the Surveyor-General's Office above a year ago, but no return made thereof into the Secretary's Office; and the said Griffith having some time ago left this Province, and as has been reported, and is generally believed, has since come to an untimely end. Wherefore, the Petitioner prays his Excellency & lion8, to direct the Survey or-General to certify the said Plot in his name, and that he may obtain a grant thereof, though previously certified by him for the said Griffith; and also that the said Surveyor-General may be directed to certify for the Petitioner two Tracts of land in the Welch Tract,—one containing 200 acres, the other 100 acres,—surveyed for James Jones, by virtue of a Warrant, dated February 12th, 1745, requiring a return into the Secretary's Office in 12 months; which said Plots were returned into the Surveyor-General's Office, March 9th, 1746, where they now lie, no application having been made for the same. Your Petitioner further prays, that, in your order to the Surveyor, you may direct him to admeasure and lay out 300 acres of land in the Welch Tract, being in the whole 1000 acres.
" Upon examining the said Petition, and enquiring into his Family right, it appearing that three in whose right he had petitioned were not of his own family, being his Sister's children, and the third, his Overseer, it was Ordered, that the Surveyor-Gen1 do certify the Plots prayed for in the name of the Petitioner, and that 150 acres may also be surveyed for him in the Welch Tract."
Having thus secured a substantial landed estate, George Hicks began a successful career, and amassed a large fortune. He married a widow, Mrs. Sarah Gardiner (a daughter of the Rev. Philip James, first pastor of the Welch Neck Church), and raised a large family, from whom a numerous progeny sprang.
Mrs. Gardiner, at the time of her marriage with Mr. Hicks, had a daughter, Sarah, who became the second wife of William Pegnes, of Chesterfield. The fruits of her marriage with Mr. Hicks were five daughters and two sons. Of the latter, Benjamin died young ; George married a Miss Hicks, and moved at an early period to the West. The daughters* were Mary, Elizabeth, Nancy, Lucy, and Charlotte. Colonel Hicks, as he was afterwards known, was a man of high character and extensive influence. His name will frequently appear in connexion with St. David's parish, and the opening scenes of the Revolution.
Of those who are known to have emigrated to the Pedee with Colonel Hicks, was a brother, William. He had three sons—Charles. Benjamin, and Daniel.
Daniel Hicks lived in Richmond County, N.C., near the State line, and was an active Whig in the Revolution. His family, after his death, removed to Georgia. The family of Benjamin Hicks also left Carolina at an early period.
la the year 1747, other names appear as grantees of land in the Welch Tract. Among these were John Powell, Alexander Staples, John Singleton, and Edward Boyakin.
In March, 1748, John Purvis petitioned Council for 150 acres of land on Thompson's Creek.f Pedee River, stating
* Mary married Malachi Murphy, and had several children, of whom account has been given.
Elizabeth married a cousin, Benjamin Hicks, who removed to the West.
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This Indenture made this 20th day of March 1794 between Isaac Moseley &
Selah his wife of the County of Brunswick of the one part and John Hicks
Bass of the said County of the other part . . . for and in consideration of
the sum of thirty two pounds . . . doth . . . grant bargain sell alien
release and confirm unto the said John Hicks Bass . . . one certain tract
or parcel of land containing fifty two & 1/2 acres by estimation . . .
lying and being in the County of Brunswick & bounded as follows Vizt.
BEGINNING on Eaton's Road at a red oak thence S 34 W 9 chain 25 links along
Moseley's line to a white oak corner thence N 76 W 9 ch. 40 links at an
inside red oak corner thence S 29 W 18 ch. to a small saplin corner on
Frederick Cooks line thence along sd. Cook's line N 61 W 10 ch. to a B.
Jack corner thence along sd. Cooks line and Daniel Whites line N 10 W 65
ch. to a corner on said Whites line at the road thence along the road S 70
E 36 chains to B. Jack thence along Mosely line N 33 E 183 chs. to a B.
Jack corner on Grief Harwells line thence S 6 E 12 ch. 75 links to hiccory
[sic] corner on sd. Harwells line thence N __ E 621 ch. to a red oak corner
on Bass's line thence S 30 1/2 E 675 chs. _____ sd. John Bass's line to
turkey oak corner on Mosely's road thence S 84 E 102 ch. to the Beginning .
. . Signed by Isaac Mosley and Selah Moseley (her mark) and witnessed by
Jno. Gholson, Harrison Barner, and Thos. Poythress. Brunswick County Court
April 28th 1794. This Indenture of Bargain and Sale between Isaac Moseley &
Selah his wife of the one part and John Hicks Bass of the other part was
acknowledged by the said Isaac to be his act and deed and ordered to be
recorded. Deed Book 15, page 529.
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Generation No. 1
1. JOHN1 HICKS was born Abt. 1776 in VA, and died Bef. 1820. He married NANCY (ANN) BENNETT September 18, 1810 in Brunswick County, VA, daughter of JOHN BENNETT and ELIZABETH SADLER. She was born Abt. 1772, and died Bet. 1860 - 1870 in DeKalb County, TN.
Child of JOHN HICKS and NANCY BENNETT is:
2. i. LEWIS P.2 HICKS, b. 1812, Brunswick County, VA; d. September 23, 1895, St. Francois County, Farmington, MO.
Generation No. 2
2. LEWIS P.2 HICKS (JOHN1) was born 1812 in Brunswick County, VA, and died September 23, 1895 in St. Francois County, Farmington, MO. He married ELIZA ANN F. BENNETT Abt. 1831 in Supposedly 11 boys & 1 girl- Smith Co./1834 Dekalb Co., TN. She was born 1809 in TN, and died 1894 in Madison County, MO.
Children of LEWIS HICKS and ELIZA BENNETT are:
i. MATTHEW MONROE3 HICKS, b. November 16, 1833, Smith County/1834 Dekalb County, TN; d. January 20, 1899, Knights of Pythias Cem., "H" Hwy, Farmington, MO; m. MARTHA ANN NEWBERRY, June 30, 1853,
Madison County, Fredericktown, MO; b. March 03, 1837, Madison County, Fredericktown, MO; d. October 03, 1894, (or Nov. 15th) Knights of Pythias Cem., "H" Hwy, Farmington, MO.
ii. JOHN H. HICKS, b. 1837, Dekalb County, TN; d. Bet. 1872 - 1880, Fell off a horse & hit his head.; m. HELEN
SARAH CRANE, Bef. 1880, Before 1880 Census to B.C. Nance???? (Yes Children).
DANIEL[3] CAPTAIN ROBERT [2] The following is found in the lineage books of The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America:
1. Thomas Hicks, b. London, England, d. Scituate, MA, abt 1652; m. Margaret.
2. Daniel Hicks, d. Swansey, MA, bef 1694; m. Rebecca Hanmer, Sep 1659.
3. Thomas Hicks, b. Swansey, MA; m. Abigail abt 1706; b. Scituate, MA.
4. Hon. Thomas Hicks, b. Swansey, MA, 19 Feb 1719; d. Duplin Co., NC 2 Apr 1797; m. Elizabeth Williams, 1754; b. Hanover Co., VA, 3 Mar 1730; d. Duplin Co., NC, 22 Apr 1798.
5. Daniel Hicks, b. Duplin Co., NC 1755; d. TN; m. Serene Williams, Turkey, NC, 1775.
6. Thomas Hicks, b. Turkey, NC, 26 Jan 1776; d. Turkey, NC, 23 Jul 1817; m. Mary Faison, Faison, NC, 7 May 1797; b. Faison, NC, 27 May 1777; d. Turkey, NC, 13 Sep 1814.
7. Isham Faison Hicks, b. Turkey, NC, 26 Feb 1810; d. Faison, NC, 11 Mar 1901; m. Ann Eliza Peck, Faison, NC, 9 May 1832; b. Turkey, NC, 1 Oct 1814; d. Faison, NC 17 May 1882.
8. Cpt. Lewis Thomas Hicks, C.S.A., b. Turkey, NC, 11 Jul 1835; d. Faison, NC, 3 Apr 1904; m. Rachel Miller McIver, Faison, NC, 22 Jun 1865; b. Kenansville, NC, 26 Aug 1835; b. Kenansville, NC, 26 Aug 1835, d. Faison, NC, 27 Oct 1919.
9. Marshall McD. Williams, b. Manchester, NC, 22 May 1867; d. Faison, NC, 10 Jul 1939; m. Mary Lyde Hicks, Faison, NC, 13 Feb 1889; b. Faison, NC, 27 apr 1866.
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Randolph Co. [SC- George]
About the year 1780, a settlement was made about the mouth of Nine Mile creek, by some of Col. Clarks old soldiers, came to the Irish settlement, still endeared himself to every and some friends, whom they had persuaded to come along with them to the country. Of these, Daniel Hicks, Henry and Elijah Smith, Hilderbrand, Hayden, Lunceford and others were prominent. They nearly all lived and died in the settlement.
ROBERT HICKS, son of James and Martha Hicks, was born about 1735-40. He married Rebecca Harrison of Mecklenburg and Brunswick Counties. They had:
– Paschal Hicks, m. Lucy Hall on 27 April 1807
– Abner Harrison Hicks, d. 1818
– Lucy Hicks, m. Sackfield Bracey in 1784 (b. 1768, d. 1850)
– Hamlin Hicks, m. Jean Powell on 11 April 1808
– Frances Hicks, m. James
– Tabitha Hicks , m. Samuel Bracey
– Mary Hicks, m. William Atkinson
– Benjamin Hicks, m. Frances Elizabeth Bracey
– Isaac Hicks
Robert Hicks was a processioner in Brunswick County, 28 September 1759. (St. Andrews Vestry Book)
On 24 June 1760 Robert Hicks of Brunswick county bought from John and Rebecca Stevens, Jr., of Brunswick 2 (53) acres in Brunswick county, adjoining John Stevens, Benj. Seewells, James Hicks, being land “on which the said John Stevens now lives.” Rec. 27 July 1760. (B.D.B. 6, p. 720)
Robert Hicks was guardian for his brothers James and Lewis and for his sister Frances Hicks in 1761, 1762, 1763 and 1764. (Guardian Accounts, Book 1, pp. 154, 183, 225) His brother, Benjamin, was guardian for their sister Mary and brother John. (Idem, p. 155, 1762)
IV. TABITHA HICKS
TABITHA HICKS, daughter of Robert and Rebecca (Harrison) Hicks. She married Samuel Bracey, son of Thomas and Mary (Floyd) Bracey, on 1 April 1795. They had six children:
– Harrison Hyram Bracey
– Thomas Harrison Bracey
– Hugh Bracey
– Paschal Hicks Bracey
– Rebecca H. Bracey
– Tabitha S. Bracey
Tabitha Hicks and Samuel Bracey were married by the Rev. Edward Dromgoole. She was “under the age of 21 years” according to the marriage bonds. Hamlin Hicks was a witness.
Samuel Bracey died in December 1808. A sale of some of his estate was held at his late residence on Friday the 23d day of December 1808. Tabitha Bracey bought most of the furniture, sheep, corn, etc. (B.W.B. 7, 349)
On 4 January 1815 she married Benjamin King. She moved to Tennessee with at least two of her children, Tabitha S. and Harrison H. Bracey. In August of 1818 her daughter, Tabitha, was appointed a guardian, Samuel Huff, in Springfield, Robertson County, Tenn.
On 13 November 1826 Paschel Bracey was given the power of attorney for his mother, Tabitha King, of Robertson Co., Tenn., to secure her part of her mother’s estate. (B.D.B. 27, p. 212) Tabitha King apparently died about 1828.