BRUMFIELD FAMILY HISTORY Blanford T. Anderson Chatham, VA 24531 1607 James Brumfield (a boy of 17) came with Capt. John Smith to Jamestown. 1635-45 Richard Buck emigrated with Gates in 1610. His widow married John Burrows, then John Bromfield, on of Bridget (Buck, Burrows) Brumfield's daughters married Sgt. Crumps. March 1634/55 Mrs. Bridget Brumfield was a guardian of the children of Richard Buck. NOTE: Richard Buck was a minister, and married John Rolfe (1614) to Pocahontas. March 1654/55 John Bromfield and Elizabeth Crumps for possession of land. In the case of John Bromfield Pft and the widow Crumps defendant, it being found that the wife of Richard Buck from whence the land descends to the orphant, there does not appear and estate past to Bridget Brum- field, late wife of John Burrows, otherwise than for terms of life only: Elizabeth Crumps continues possession. March 1656 John Bromfield patented 650A. on southeast side of Chickahominy. Dec. 1656 John Bromfield patented 1200 A. near the head of Archers Hope Creek. March 1658 John Bromfield patented 100A. on southside of Chickahominy Creek. 1658 John Bromfield served on a jury to convict a slave of killing his master. York Co. Aug. 25, 1662 Thomas Bromfield served on a jury in York Co. 1665 Thomas Bromfield imigrated to James City Co.-John Lange. 1665 Thomas Bromfield will in York Co. (VA Wills & Order) Left items to his wife Mary; dau. Anna; and his brother John Bromfield, Probated Oct. 22,1665 1665 Mary, widow of Thomas Bromfield (d. Sept. 1, 1665 married Joseph Croshaw (d. 1667) 1677-1679 John Bromfield was Court Clerk, Isle of Wight Co. 1681 John Bromfield. Isle of Wight Co. owned books worth 800 lbs. of tobacco 1681 " " " . inventory of will (but no will) Isle of Wight Co. records. 1682 Edward Deely of Henrico left a bequest to John Bromfield. 1690 Patent to Benj. Eggleston-bounded by Mr. Bromfield's line. 1692 John Stith, Jr. patented land bounded by Mr. Bromfield's line. 1695 Capt. John Smyth patented land bounded by Mr. Bromfield's line. 1702 John Bromfield's estate had been proved in Isle of Wight prior to 1702, Anne Brumfield rec'd. more than her share from her father's estate. (John Bromfield) 1736 Robert Mosby and John Brumfield processioned the lands of Wm. Brittain (Vestry Book of St. Johns Church). 1737 Joseph Bromfield preached for three months. 1739 March 21 James Brumfield of Amelia Co. bought from Hans Hendrick also of Amelia 200 acres patented by Hans HEndrick June 16, 1738. Witnesses: Richard Echols, William Brumfield, John Hendrick Amelia DB 1:228 1744 Christopher Bromfield witnessed division of land in James City Co. on Chickahominy. 1745 Nov. 22 James Brumfield of Rawley Parish Co. of Amelia sold to Charlie Johnson of Hanover Co. St. Paul's Parish 190 acres in Amelia which was part of patent to James Brumfield whereon Wm. Brumfield (son of James now lives) lying between Saylor's Creek of the branches of Dawson's Creek on both sides of the road. Eliz. the wife of James relinquishes right of dower. Amelia DB 2:414 1746 Nov. Court Amelia Co. James Brumfield presented and acknowledged a deed endorsed unto Charles Johnson which is ordered to be recorded. Elizabeth the wife of the said James being first privately examined and voluntarily assenting thereto relinquishing her right of dower in the land conveyed by the said deed. 1749 Wm. Brumfield were titheables in Lundenburg Co. (Caldwell's list). Wm. " was a titheable in Caldwell's list Lunenburg Co., now Charlotte 1749 On the motion of Wm. Brumfield his ear mark, to wit a crop and a a slit in the left ear and a swallow fork and underkiel in the right, on his motion is ordered to be recorded. Lunenburg Co. OB 2: July 1749 1749 Dec. 28 James Brumfield of Amelia Co., Rawley Parish sold to Thomas Renolds of the same County and Parish 190 acres on Saylor's Creek in Amelia Co. Nottaway Parish between the branches of Dawson Cr. on both sides of the road bounded by Dawson's line. Elizabeth, James wife, yields right of dower. James (+ his mark) Brumfield Amelia Co. DB 3:451 1749 Watson Brumfield was pd/$25. for 1 day appearance in Court. Cumberland Co. OB 1:126 1750 Wm. Brumfield was a titheable in Caldwell's list, Lunenburg Co. 1751 Nov. Robert Brumfield came into Court and presented and acknow- ledged his deed for land...endorsed thereon to Wm. Keys which is ordered to be recorded. Amelia Co. OB 3:5 1751 Nov. 5 Robert Brumfield of Amelia Co. and Rawley Parish sold to Wm. Keays in same Parish and County 400 A. in Amelia on upper side of Flatt Creek next to Hans Hendrick's land and Wm. Farley's corner also next to Craddock's Corner. Robert (his mark) Brumfield Witnessed: Hans Hendrick, Hans Hendrick, Jr. Richard Jones Am. Co. DB 4:215 1752 Jan. 4 Robt. Brumfield bought 237 A. from Wm. Pickens on Branches Ivatas? Creek...Walas?...bounded by Joseph Morton's land (Pickens was in Caldwell's Tithes-1749-part Charlotte and part Campbell). 1752 Jan. 31 Watson Brumfield of Southern Parish Cumberland Co. bought from Joseph Terry 400 A. of same county and parish 400 acres granted Terry by patent Oct. 1, 1747 in Amelia Co. between Buffalo and Appomatox Rivers...Woods corner...Woodson Line. Joseph Terry (seal) Witnessed: Jn. Easterson Amelia Co. DB 4:340 1752 Jan. 31 Watson (son of Moses?) of Southern Parish Cumberland Co. bought from Joseph Terry 400 A. patented by Terry Oct. 1, 1747. In the fork between Buffalo and Appomatox Rivers...next to Woodson's line. (Watson & Moses Brumfield, of course) Amelia Co. DB 4:340 1752 May 7 Watson Brumfield of Amelia Co. sold 300 A. (being part of a 4000 A. patent to Watson Mar. 20, 1745) to Saymore Scott of Cumberland. Witnessed:Charles Anderson Watson (+) Brumfield Thomas Williams, George Wright Cumberland Co. DB 1:446 (Also sold 100 acres to Mary Scott the same day). 1752 May 11, Watson Brumfield of Amelia Co. sold to Seymore Scott of Cumber- land 300 A. being part of a patent to the said Brumfield Mar. 20, 1745 situate lying and being in the Co. of Cumberland on Dry Cr. beginning on a white oak on Obediah Woodson's corner... on Richard Randolph's gent... Signed: Watson (+) Brumfield Witnessed: Charles Anderson, Thomas Williams, George Wright Eliz., wife of Watson relinquished right of dower, Cumb. Co. DB 1:446 1752 May 11 Watson Brumfield of Amelia Co. sold to Mary Scott of Co. of Cumberland 100 A. being part of 400 A. patent by said Brumfield Mar. 20 1745. Situate lying and being in the Co. of Cumberland on branches of Dry Creek. Sig: Watson (+) Brumfield Witnessed: Charles Anderson, Thomas Williams Elizabeth, Watson's wife Relinquished Rt. of dower Cumberland Co.DB1:44 (NOTE:This is the DB number printed on B.T.A. paper, but expect the DB record number is actually the same as the previous, DB1:446. BAC 1-12- 98). 1752 Nov. Court Watson Brumfield his three negroes-judged to be Boy 8 yrs. Tom to 9 yrs. ? Wake & ? 11 yrs. (Could not make out the print here. BAC 1-12-98). Amelia Co. OB 3:73 1754 Oct. Upon codependant of James Brumfield Micajah Francis was ordered to put up sufficient security or deliver James Brumfield all the estate of James Francis Dec'd. Lunenburg Co. OB 3:203 1754 Brumfield's Francis Rue On the motion of James Brumfield aledging that some time ago he became security to this court for Micah Francis his due and faithful administration of the estate of John Francis dec'd and that the said estate is deeply wasting and imbezling and apprehens him self greatly in danger of suffering thereby praying the court to relieve in the premises, this thereupon ordered that the said Micajah Francis be summoned to appear at the next court to be held for this county to answer the complaint. Lunenburg Co. OB 3:165 1755 Sept. 25 James Brumfield of Amelia Co. "for the consideration of Fatherly love and affections that the said James Brumfield bears to his well beloved son does confirm unto the aforesaid Major Brumfield 200 A. of land being part of a 400 A. tract patented by Hans Hendricks and situate on the branches of Flat Creek. Amelia DB 5:356 1755 Sept. 25 Major Brumfield received from James Brumfield of the same County for the fatherly love born by James 200 acres patented by Hans Hendrick and bought by James (Insert after "200 acres", being part of the 400 acres) On Flatt Creek, James gave his son Major the land. James (+) Brumfield Amelia DB 5:356 1755 Oct 23 A deed with the endorsement from James Brumfield bo Major Brum- field was presented by the said Major Brumfield proved by the witnesses there and was ordered to be recorded. Amelia Co. OB 4:15 1757 Apr. 2 Survey for James Brumfield 406 A. land on north fork of Bulls Creek Survey for South dist. of Lunenburg now Halifax Co. Halifax was cut off in 1752. (With map) Halifax Co. DB 1757 Nov. 24 Major Brumfield Pft. vs. John Hampton Dfd. In trespass, assault & battery Dismissed being agreed by the parties. Amelia Co. OB 5:40 1758 Aug. 29 Moses Brumfield of Goochland Co. Will- (1) John Brumfield, son, land on north of Allen's Cr.-Major Powers line..go to Elijah if John has no children--then to go to Watson if Elijah dies without heirs. (2) Elijah to receive 1/2 of land on south side of Allen's Cr. joining Wm. Powers line.. Crutchfield's Quarter--to Tuckahoe Creek. If Elijah dies it is to go to Watson. (3) Watson to receive 1/2 of lamd on south side of Allen's Creek joining Benjamin Woodson's line.. to go to Elijah if Watson has no heirs..to go to dau. Martha if Watson has no heirs. (4) Sarah Brumfield (5) grandaughter Ann Baughan (6) wife Ruth Brumfield: wife to have plantation during her widowhood Executors: Ruth Brumfield, James Baughan, Joseph Johnson Witnesses: Phillip Webber junr. Agnes (-) Barnett, Ellender Johnson (Mentions that cost of schooling of the children should be taken from the estate. Owned a parcel of books.) Will proved Feb. 19, 1760 Goochland Co. WB 8:68 1761 March 6 Watson Brumfield of North Carolina Orange County sold 400 A. to Wm. Penick for 50 pounds current money of Virginia. In Prince Edward County on Briary. Prince Edward Co., DB 2:43 1761 Mar. 6 Watson Brumfield of the province of North Carolina, Orange Co., sold 400 A. to Wm. Penix of Prince Edward. On the south side of Appomatox above ?uffelor (Unable to make out first letter. BAC 1-12-98) Watson's line. Witnesses: Nathaniel Venable Watson (his mark) Brumfield Judith Michaux, Jeremiah Penick Prince Edward DB 2:43 1762 Wm. Brumfield Petitioner against Jessie Bryant Defendant. The said defendant not appearing although duly summoned judgement for the petitioner for two pounds nine shillings and nine pence and costs. Lunenburg Co. OB 8: 1764 Wm. Brumfield and John Brumfield were titheables in Lunenburg, Thomas Bedford's list. 1764 Wm. Brumfield is appointed overseer of the road in room of Rees Hughes Lunenburg Co. OB 10:84 1769 Nov. 27 Major Brumnfield of Amelia bought 100 A. from Henry Yarborough of Buckingham on the branches of Sandy Creek in Amelia next Wm. Farley's line and Holt's line up Sandy to Forster's line to Jarrett Johnson's line Amelia DB 11:144 1769 Oct. 26 Major Brumfield and Ann his wife of the county of Amelia sold to Wm. Jones of the same county 200 acres in Amelia Co. on the north side of Flatt Creek joining the land of Hans Hendrick. (Major could write and Ann couldn't) Amelia Co. DB 11:63 (NOTE: I doubt very much that the one who copied this data can say truthfully Ann could not write because a person was not allowed to sign their names unless they had their own quill at the time of a signing. You were never permitted to use amother's quill so I suspect this may have been the case here. Note by Blanford Towler Anderson.-A wonderful geneologist told me this who devoted a long period of time to geneology.) 1769 Dec. 26 Major Brumfield and his wife Ann presented deed between himself and Wm. Jones for recording. Elizabeth relinquished a right of dower. (Order BK. 1768-1769) Amelia Co. Order Bk. 1768:263 1770 March 4 Robert Brumfield of Charlotte Co. sold to John Love of same county 237 A. in Charlotte Co. Bounded by David Logan's line; Robert Ham's line; David Madoxes line thence to beginning Robert Brumfield Susannah the wife of Robert rel. right of dower. Charlotte DB 2:422 1771 Robert Brumfield of the County of Charlotte bought for 28 lbs. 10s current money of Virginia from George Walton of Pr. Edward Co. a parcel of land lying in Bedford Co. on the branches of Little Otter Cr. containing 200 A. Bounded by Calloway' corner, Dooley's line, MaGuire's line; Beard's line, Swanson's line, back to Calloway's line. Teste Ben Howard C.B.C. Bedford Co. DB 4:41 1771 Robert Brumfield bought from Geo Walton 200 A. on Branches of Little Otter River...adjacent to Calloway...Dooley et al Bedford Co. DB 4:41 1771 Apr. 5 Wm. Brumfield of Rawleigh Parish Amelia Co. sold 31 A. to Philip Major being part of land Butler now owns and lies on. Rhode Butler relinquishes dower right. Wm. Butler Witnessed: Wm. Ford, John Ford, Wm. Clement Amelia Co. OB 11:245 1772 April 15 Robert Brumfield took quiet possession. Signed Robert Hays, Joseph Smith. Witnesses: Wm. Bostick, Thomas Ellett, Peter Roster, Joseph Collins, Peter Royster. Halifax Co. DB 9:39 1773 Mar. 2 John Jones of Dinwiddie Co. sold to Wm. Brumfield of Charlotte Co. 224 A. in Charlotte Co. on the branches of Little Roanoke Creek. Charlotte Co. DB 3:201 Signed John Jones, Jr. 1773 Mar. 2 John Jones of Dinwiddie Co. sold to Wm. Brumfield of Charlotte Co. 178 A. in Charlotte Co. on the branches of Little Roanoke Creek--bounded by Farmer's line, John Given's line, Stephen Townes line, Lundeman's line. Signed: John Jones, Jr. Charlotte Co. DB 3:202 1773 Mar. 18 Robert Brumfield of Charlotte Co. bought from Wm. Hill of Halifax Co. 400 A. on Bates Branch, Bounded by Abraham Abrey's corner to a pine near a branch, crossing Bates Branch to a white oak on James Norrel's line, thence crossing a branch--then three branches to pine thence on Abraham Abney's line crossing two branches to the beginning--William Hill (seal) Witnessed: Wm. Black, Josiah Maus, Abney Mays 18th day of March 1772 Robert Brumfield took possession. Witnesses: Matlox Mays, Dorcas Mays Charlotte Co. DB 9:30 1773 Apr. 15 Joseph Smith and Robert -ais (?unable to make out first letter. BAC 1-11-98) of the County of Bedford sold to Robert Brumfield of the Co. of Charlotte one tract containing 120 A. Gutrey's corner... to Peter Royster's corner thence to Wm. Hill's corner pine thence to Tinslie's corner pine. 1773 Mar. 18 Robert Brumfield of Sharlot County bought 400 A. on Bates Branch in Halifax Co. from Wm. Hill of Halifax. Beginning at Abraham Abney's corner thence south 25 deg. East and 220 poles crossing said branch several times thence North 27 deg. East 68 poles crossing Bates Branch several times on James Norrol's line thence on his line W 60 deg. 60 poles thence N 10 deg. East 80 poles crossing branch thence now line N. 58 deg. W. 260 poles crossing Abraham Abney's line, thence on his line S 40 deg. 240 poles crossing 2 branches to the beginning. Witnessed: Wm. Black, Josiah Mann, Abney Mays Halifax Co. DB 9:30 1773 Apr. 15 Robert Brumfield of the County of Charlotte brought from Robert Hais of the County of Bedford and Joseph Smith of Halifax Co. 120 acres on the south side of Bates Branch. Beginning at Travise Gutrey's corner S 42 Deg. E 107 chains to Peter Royster Corner thence on his line N 24 deg. E 67 chains to Wm. Hill's corner on his line 42 deg. W 54 chains to Tinslie's corner thence on his line S 65 deg. W. eleven chains thence S 68 deg. W 40 chains thence S 78 deg. W 64 chains to the begin- ning. Witnessed: Wm. Bostick, Thos. Ellett, Peter Roster, Record Witnessed: Joseph Collins, Peter Royster, Joseph Collins Halifax C. DB 9:39 1775 Jan. 4 Deed from John Brumfield, Ann Brumfield his wife, and Ruth Brumfield his mother and his brother Elijah Brumfield of Goochland Co. This was part of a greater tract of land belonging to said John. Sold to Mathew Vaughan. 1776 A petition of officers and men of Amelia Co. to put overseers in uniform was signed by Major Brumfield (Note: "Major" was his given name, not a title). NOTE: Most of the above was from York Co. Records. 1777 June 19 John Brumfield and his wife Elizabeth of the county of Halifax bought 50 acres from Samuel Morton of the same county being that tract where Samuel Morton now lives. Beginning at LeGrand's line thence to Clark's line and along his line to a poplar then a new line to a corner black oak thence a new line to the beginning-Conveyed every part and parcel thereof with the appertances into the said John and Eliza- beth Brumfield for and during their natural lives and after their decease then to Wm. Brumfield son of the said John and Elizabeth his heirs and assigns forever. Witnessed: Wright, Jeffry Palmer, Thomas Palmer. Delphy, wife of S. Morton signed dower release Halifax Co. DB 10:234 DB 16:234 1777 June 26 Sheriff W. Terry sold 25 A. of land of John Brumfield for non payment of taxes for the year 1787. This was bought by Benj. Hunt of Halifax. Beginning at a poplar thence on Hunt's line N 45 deg. W 16 poles N 5 E 22 poles to a Black Jack on Morton's Ferry road thence along road to a Red Oak on Cole's new road just below the fork thence on Thomas Puckett's line S 55 E 18 poles to a hickory on Clark's line thence S 45 deg. W 76 poles to the beginning. Signed: Wm. Terry, Late Sheriff No witnesses sig. Halifax Co. DB 17:203 1778 Feb. 19 Major Brumfield of Amelia Co. bought 2 tracts, one 200 acres and the other 90 acres, from Benjamin Burch of Halifax Co. In Halifax Co. on Childres Creek being part of different patents...on Wm. Triole, Wm. Martin, John Hampton, Wm. Bays old line-Joseph Hancock and on John Rowden to the beginning. "to have and to hold the said land and mill. Witnessed: T. Tunstall, Thos. Hope and Nipper Adams Halifax Co.DB10:387 1778 Mar. 16 Major Brumfield of the county of Amelia sold to Tho. Wright of same county 100 acres in Parish of Nottoway Amelia Co. on Farley's line Jerrols Johnson line, John Foster's line, James Seay's line..on Sandy Creek. (No right of Dower release) Amelia Co. DB 14:291 1778 Mar. 26 Major Brumfield & wife presented a deed to Thos. Wright. Wife relinquished dower and it was ordered to be rec. Amelia Co. OB 14:113 Bounded by Barnett's and MAson's corner..along Mason across the creek to Moss? line Sig. William Mathews Wit. Jasper Pillow, William (+) Brumfield, Low (+) Mathews 1779 Oct. 16 Elijah sold the home place to Giles Harding-2,780 lbs. Goochland Co., Va. 1780 Aug. 5 Robt. Brumfield of Halifax sold 500 A. to John Drinkard of same county. In Halifax on both sides of Bates Branch the land being in possession on Robt. Brumfield and Peter Cruge all joining tracts form- erly in possession of Capt. Epaphracoditus White, also of Richard North and tract belonging to Joseph Mullins and land belonging to Simon Holt and a tract belonging to John Hill, Wm. Hill-same land Robt. bought from Wm. Hill. Witnessed: Wm. Oliver, Mary Oliver, Mel Spragins Bern'd M. Guckin Signed: Robert Brumfield Halifax Co. DB 12:98 1780 Aug. 15 Robt. Brumfield of Halifax sold 500 A. in Halifax to John Drin- kard of same county. Situate in Halifax on both sides of Bates Branch, now in possession of Robt. Brumfield and Peter Cruge bounding the fol- lowing plantations a tract formerly in possession of Capt. Epaphraco- ditus White, Richard North plantation, Joseph Nullins, and Simon Holt, John Hill. Witnessed: Wm. Oliver, Mary Oliver, Mel Spragins, Bern'd. M. Guckin (No dower release) Signed: Robert Brumfield (no indication of mark) Halifax Co. DB 12:98 1780 Sept. 6 Robert Brumfield of Charlotte sold to Robt. Mitchell Junor of Bedford for 3,000 lbs. Corant money of Virginia 200 acres more or less. ..on Callaways corner..Dooley's line..McGuire's line..Swanson's line back to Calloway's line Robert (His RB Mark) Brumfield (seal) Witnessed by: Wm. Moon Bedford Co. DB 7:31 John Mitchell, Samuel Clayton J. Steptoe C.C. 1784 Nov. 10 Joseph Brumfield m. Ann Street Halifax Co. MR 1787 June 18 Elijah Brumfield sold 57 acres in Goochland to Richard Adams. On branches of Little Creek..Adams, Ross, Grey, on Elijah B.'s line to David Ross crossing the Courthouse road.. Elijah Brumfield Witnesses: John Gray, Robt. Poor Goochland Co. DB 14:498 Jonathan Drake, Jas. Scruggs 1787 June 18 Elijah Brumfield purchased 149 A. from Susannah Couch..Gooch- land 1787 Elijah Brumfield sold land to Rich'd Adams of Henrico Oct. 15, 1787- Gooch. 1787 " " bought land from Thomas Watkins-Goochland 1787 June 7 Elijah Brumfield sold land to Susanna Crouch-Goochland Co. 1789 Mar. 5 Elijah & John Brumfield mortgaged to Heath Miller & Daniel Guerant various goods and chattels. Signed Elijah Brumfield Wit.: Rueben Turner, Thos. Harding John Brumfield John Laprade Goochland Co. DB 15:293 1789 Mar. 5 John & Elijah Brumfield mortgaged a negro boy and a wagon to Heath Miller & Daniel Guerant. Coochland Co. 1789 Oct. 18 John Brumfield and Anna his wife sold 53 and 3/4 A. to Thomas Watkins, all of Goochland. On Allen's Creek and part of a larger tract owned by John & Anna. Thomas Watkins..Wm. Hughes.. Wm. Powers..crossing Witnessed: Benj. Letcher Signed: John Brumfield Tal Brown, Allen Bernard Anney Brumfield Goochland Co. 1790 Feb. 8 John Brumfield and his wife Anna sold 114 A. in Goochland Co. and Hanover..bounded by Wm. Hughes, John Gilliam, John Dandridge, Wm. Powers & Thomas Watkins. Signed: John Brumfield Witnessed: John Tate Anna (+) Brumfield Francis (-) Turner, Manoah Johnson Goochland Co. DB 15:351 1791 Oct. 24 Jerusha Brumfield m. Anderson Hancock Barnett Handrake Bonds. Halifax MR 1792 Sept. 4 Major Brumfield of Halifax Co. bought 50 A. from Wm. Mathews of Campbell Co. Lying in Campbell Co. on both sides of Hickory Creek 1792 Nov. 27 Wm. Brumfield m. Polly Butler Wm. Brumfield security Elizabeth Coleman (Parent or guardian) Amelia Co. MR B-6 1794 July 29 Major Brumfield of Halifax Co. bought 100 A. from Wm. Chick of Halifax Co. "Containing a mill seat situated in Halifax being a Brumfield's line thence along the line to a corner hickory thence along a new line to a Spanish oak thence up the creek to the beginning. Wit.: Jasper Pillow, John Carter, Wm. (+) Brumfield Halifax Co., DB 16:282 1794 Wm. Chick of Halifax Co. sold to Major Brumfield of Halifax Co. 100 A. containing a mill lying in Halifax Co. Beginning at a creek on Major Brumfield's line... Witnesses: Joseph Tallow (Pillow), John Carter, Wm. (+) Brumfield Sig. William Chick Halifax Co. DB 16:282 1794 Oct. 27 Wm. Brumfield of Halifax Co. bought 50 A. from Thomas Woosley of Halifax..on Bentley Cr...beginning at Buffaloes Wallow then along Major Brumfield's line...thence along Robert Maus old line; then along Grove's line to creek...thence on the edge path. Sig: Thomas (+) Woosley Wit.: Major Brumfield, Jasper Pilloe, John (+) J. Gray Hal. Co. DB 16:357 1794 Dec. 6 Thomas Keeling md. Mildred Pillar Thos. Skates Bondsman Wm. Brumfield, Daniel Dejarnette witnesses Halifax Co. MR CAMPBELL COUNTY MARRIAGES 1795 June 17 James Brumfield m. Mary Lea, dau. of Joseph Lea. M.R.1:17 1796 Feb. 11 Samuel Clark & Rosanna his wife of Halifax Co. sold 100 A. to Joseph Brumfield of same county on Childrey Creek beginning at Pray's corner to Nenelly's..thence to Rease. Wit: Joel Cheatham, John Street, John (+) Clark Halifax Co. DB 16:590 1796 Feb. 11 Joseph Brumfield of Halifax bought 100 A. in Halifax on Childrey Creek from Samuel Clark & wife Reasanna? Beginning at Bray's corner along his line to Nunnelly's to a red oak thence along Naunnelly thence along his line to Bray's line on a pine on Langford's line " " " " to the beginning. Wit: Joel Chatham, John Street, Samuel (+) Clark John (+) Clark Halifax Co. DB 16:590 1797 Feb. 9 Probated Dec. 2, 1799 William Brumfield "of great age and dibility body" (1) "I give to my son John and dau. Mary last heard of by the name of Mary Hall both supposed to be of State of Kentucky each the sum of one shilling as full compensation for their duty and affection towards me." (2) I give and devise to my dau. Judith now wife of Robbin Traynum and formerly wife of William Wverton two hundred and twenty-four acres of land within the County of Charlotte whereon Robbin Traynum now resides and keeps a publick house, (for life of Judith) and after her death I give and devise and bequeath the said lands to the four children of Wm. Overton by the said Judith, to wit, Moses, Anne, Susannah, and Sarah to be equally divided." (5) I give and devise to Robert and Elizabeth Featherstone, children of Carolus Featherstone by my late daughter Gillie each the sum of $20.00. (6) I give and bequeath to my beloved son Obadiah Brumfield and to his heirs forever the whole residue and remainder of my estate real and personal. Lastly, I appoint my son Obadiah executor of this will Signed: William Brumfield, L.S.(No 1797 Feb. 27 Wm. Brumfield of Halifax Co. sold 50 A. to John Woosley of Halifax Beginning at a post oak on Major Brumfield's line thence along the same to corner pine on Robt. Mann's line thence along the same line to where it corners on a couple of pines thence along Sanders line to a corner Red oak on the creek thence down the creek as it meanders to a corner white oak on Thomas Woosley's line thence along that line to a corner Red oak from there a straight line to the beginnig. Wit: James Martin, John Street William (+) Brumfield Samuel (+) Woosley (No dower release) Halifax Co. DB 17:68 1797 June 26 John Brumfield 25 A. sold by sheriff to Benj. Hunt for non- payment of taxes for the year 1787--on Benj. Hunt's line to a black oak on Morton's Ferry Road to Cole's new road...thence to Pickette's line.. Clark's line Signed: Wm. Terry, Sheriff Halifax Co. DB 17:203 1797 July 10 James Brumfield of Campbell Co. bought 100 A. from John Black and Michel his wife of County of Campbell. In Campbell on Rowman's Creek bounded by..Joseph Seay..Robert Puckett..James Stuart..Thomas McCune Signed John Black Campbell Co. DB 4:213 1797 Feb. 27 Wm. Brumfield of Halifax Co. sold 50 A. to John Woosley of same county, on Robt. Mann's line..Sander's line..on the creek..down the creek to Thomas Woosley Signed Wm. (-) Brumfield Halifax DB 17:68 Wit.: James Martin, John Street, Samuel Woolsey Witnesses to will: P. Carrington, Wm. Bouldin James Bouldon, James Bouldon, Jr. Joseph Reynolds and Carolus Featherstone were security. Inventory witnessed by Richard J. Lipscomb, Stephen Farmer, W.W. Bouldon Charlotte Co. WB 2:159 Inventory 2:167 1798 Dec. 15 Wm. Brumfield of Charlotte Co. sold to Wm. Williams, Sen'r of said County 108 A. bounded by Leroy Lambert on the road that leads to the Courthouse, Eli Robey's line-to the main creek and thence up a small branch to Robey's line to Mitchell's line. Wit.: Joe Morton, John (+) Biggs, James Middleton (No dower R) Charlotte Co. DB 8:159 William (+) Brumfield 1798 Dec. 15 Wm. Brumfield, Charlotte Co. sold to John Inge of Charlotte 26 A. in Charlotte, on the Little Roanoke bounded by James Inge, Lambert's line, Robey's line to a branch, thence to the creek and down the creek to Inge's corner. Wm. (+) Brumfield Wit.: Little Joe Morton, John (+) Biggs, James Middleton-No dower R. Charlotte Co. DB 8:160 1798 Dec. Wm. Brumfield of Charlotte sold Eli Robey of Charlotte 42 A. on the waters of the Little Roanoke bounded by James Inge, Lambert's line, Lesley's corner, Lesley's line to William's corner, William's line to Robey's line to Inge's corner. Wit: Little Joe Morton William (+) Brumfield John (+) Biggs, James Middleton No dower R. Rec. 1st Apr. 1799 Charlotte Co. DB 8:160a 1799 Jan. 27 Major Brumfield and Thomas Walker both of Halifax sold to John Francis of Halifax 80 A. Beginning at a red oak in a bottom thence on Adams line N38 W114poles to a mulberry on Royell roads? Togellroads? thence on Puckett's line S45 W 190 poles crossing a creek to Brum- field's corner pine thence on his line S57 E 116 poles to the said Francis corner post oak thence on his line crossing aforesaid creek to the beginning. Wit: Booker Ramsey, Rich'd. E. Booker Signed:Tho. (+) Walker Francis B. Cox Major (+) Brumfield HAlifax Co. DB 18:146 1799 Jan. 27 Thomas Walker and Major Brumfield of Halifax Co. sold to John Francis of same county 80 A. ..red oak in a bottom on Adam's line.. Togells road..Puckett's line.. to Brumfield's corner pine..to Francis line corner. Signed:Thomas (+) Walker, Major (+) Brumfield Wit: Booker Ramsey, Richard E. Booker, Francis B. Cox Hal.Co.DB 18:146 1799 May 18 Wm. Brumfield of Charlotte sold to John Daniel of Charlotte 404 A. in Charlotte on the upper side of Little Roanoke and being the tract of land whereon the said Brumfield now lives. Beginning at Read's now Carrington's line on Sycamore Branch thence..etc..to a branch..agree- able to a patent bearing date Sept. 5, 1749 Wit: Little Joe Morton, Nathan Buckley William (+) Brumfield Polly Buckley Recorded Sept. 2, 1799 Char. Co. DB 8:191 1801 Mar. 4 Elisha Brumfield md. Cynthia Johnson, dau. of Sarah Johnson Campbell Co. M.R. 1:17 1802 Feb. 4 Major Brumfield of Halifax sold 291 A. and a water grist mill to Francis Wirt. In Halifax on Childrey Creek beginnig at a line on Charles Bates line thence N25 W 7 poles to a hickory N50 E S poles N2 E 6 poles to a red oak on the bank of Childres Creek thence up same as it meanders passing under the mill to where an old line crossed near the pear head thence along said line the greater part of which is Chick's line N28 w172 poles to a large dead white oak near Bently Creek thence on Chick's line N35 E crossing Bently Creek several times 102 poles to a large white oak thence on John Francis' line N72 W66 poles to a small pine N56 W84 poles to a pine S36 E 64 poles to a post oak thence S 43 E28 poles to the head of a branch thence down the branch to a white oak thence on Chick's line S5 E76 poles to southern bank of Childers Creek down the creek to a branch and up the branch to Bates line. Signed: Major (+) Brumfield Wit: James Eastham, William Sydnor, Jr, Peter Barksdale, Benj. West Halifax DB 19:333 1803 July 11 Nancy Brumfield m. Thomas Linthicum John Pringle Bondsman John Pringle, Joshua Martin Witnesses. Nancy signed certificate. Halifax Co. MR 1803 July 18 Major Brumfield bought tract of land on Cherrystone Creek containing 233 A., houses, orchards, mills, waters and water courses from Thomas Linthicum and Mary his wife. Bordered Yate's line, (land). Wit: Joshua Brumfield, Ja. Grigsby, Solomon Clay, William Waller Pitts. Co. DB 13:373 1804 Feb. 10 Joshua Brumfield m. Susannah Keeling Edmund Keeling, Bondsman Jas. M. George, Edmund Keeling Wits. Thos. Keeling, father, Lockey Brown mother of bride. Halifax Co. MR 1804 July 27 James Brumfield bought a tract of land on Cherrystone Creek containing 120 A., bought from Yates & Rason-Joshua Brumfield also witnessed this deal. Pitts. Co. DB 14:137 1804 August Joshua Brumfield and Azariah Doss were summoned to appear as witnesses for Robt. Haymes at the suit of Robt. Love but they came not therefore they were ordered to pay $16 each to Robt. Haymes unless they could show cause for abscence. Pitts. Co. OB 11:220 1804 Oct. 17 Sarah Johns, Charles Walker and Ann his wife, Stephen Johns and Sarah his wife, Charlie Martin and Locky his wife, Elisha Brumfield and Synthie his wife, Jesse Johns, Priciller Johns, Daniel and Magdalene Johns of the County of Campbell sold to Mathew Weaver of the same county 100 acres on little Falling River...Weaver's line..Jen- ning's corner..Morris's line..and up the branch to another branch-- southside of the road..Mrs Johns line. Signed by above parties. Wit: J. Organ, Herod Rees, Edm'd Johns, George Cock W.W. Weaver, Geo. Gude, Jr. All persons of Campbell Co., Va. Campbell Co. DB 7:1 1804 Nov. 20 Joshua Brumfield appeared at court and gave sufficient reason-fine was remitted. Pitts. OB 11:260 1805 July 31 James Brumfield m. Mary Keeling Thos. Keeling Bondsman Halifax Co. MR 1805 Aug. 23 James Brumfield of the County of Pitselvainey and Polly Brumfield his wife sold 100 A. to Wm. S. Greshan of Campbell. Lying in Campbell on the draught of Bowman's Creek--Joseph Seay--Seana Calwell- James Stuart--Robt. Cobbs, & Richard Womack. Signed: James Brumfield Proved by oath of: Joseph Calloway, Robert Monroe Campbell Co. DB7:329 1806 May Joseph, Polley and William Brumfield did not appear as ordered and on motion of Robert Dalton, Plaintiff (bondsman) they were ordered to pay $30.61 with interest from 10th day of April. 1806 June Wm. Brumfield and Wm. Nealy Sen'r failed to appear in Court and were therefore fomed the amount of bond. Samuel Pannil, Plaintiff Pitts. Co. OB 12:179 1807 Joel Brumfield m. Sally Crews; David Owen bondsman; Wit: David Owen. Jan 27 Sally Crews signed certificate Halifax MR (Joel Brumfield & Sally Crews md. 1807, On Oct. 3, 1810 Elizabeth Brumfield, dau. of Joel & Sally, md. James Chesser-witnessed by Eliz. " . Note by RTB) 1807 Mar 15 Court appointed Samuel Calland and Robert Devin, Justices of Pitts. County to take Polly Brumfield's relinquishment of dower for sale of property on Aug. 23, 1805, said Polly being unable to travel to court. Campbell Co. DB 7:570 1808 March Nathaniel Harris vs James Brumfield--in debt. Samuel Calland, Jr. undertakes for the defendant that if he loses the case he will pay the condemnation or render his body to prison. Pitts. Co. OB 13:157 1808 May James Brumfield Deft. N. Harris, Pltff. Judgement set aside until next meeting of court. Pitts. Co. OB 13:202 1808 Nov. 1 Johnson & Denton vs Wm. Brumfield in debt. Brumfield was ordered to pay 20 lbs. 2s 10d. Payment deferred until Dec. 25, 1808 Pitts. Co. OB 13:357 1809 March In the case of Nathaniel Harris vs. James Brumfield the defendant was ordered to pay 6 lbs. 11s 8d with interest from Aug. 1, 1805. Pitts. Co. OB 13:445 1809 Apr. 13 Thos. Linthicum of Kentucky, Casey, Co. sold land on Cherry- stone Creek to Wm. Brumfield. On Charlie Yate's line also to his wife Mary-not witnessed by Joshua. Pitts. Co. DB 16:286 1809 Aug Calloway & Armistead for the benefit of Samuel Calland vs. James Brumfield Ralph Calland surrendered the body of James Brumfield in court was dismissed. The defendant's attorney prayed the said deft. in custody. Pitts. CO OB 14:68 1809 Oct. 12 Major Brumfield of Pitts. Co. sold 130 A. on both sides of Cherrystone Creek to John Williams of Pitts..Thomas Turley's line.. crossing the creek and a branch. Signed: Major (+) Brumfield Wit: Whaley More, Joshua Martin, Joshua (+) Handy Pitts. Co. DB16:456 William (+) Brumfield 1810 Feb. 17 Major Brumfield of Pitts. Co. sold 103 A. on Cherystone Creek James Wicher of the same County. Beginning at Wm. Brumfield's corner. Charles Yates' line..William's corner. Signed:Major (-) Brumfield Wit. David Motley, James (+) Brumfield, John Williams Pitts. DB19:16 1810 Oct. 3 James Chesser m. Eliz. Brumfield; Bondsman Joel Brumfield Wit: Eliz. Brumfield, Joel Brumfield & Sall Crews Brumfield, father and mother of the bride. 1810 Feb. 5 Caty Brumfield (widow) m. John Cox Security Fleming Massie, Robt. Meriwether Goochland Co. MR 1810 Mar. 10 John Brumfield of the County of Albert in the State of Georgia on the waters of Fork Creek transferred to John Vaughan of Powhatan 136 A. (Estate Inheritance) in Albert Co. on the waters of Fork Creek.. Wm. Johnson..John Harris Signed: John Brumfield Wit.: Gideon Flournoy, Wm. Blackburn, John Biggs Pitt Co DB 4:121 1811 Feb. 8 Wm. Brumfield and Polley his wife of Pitts. sold to James Wicher of same county..both sides Cherrystone Creek..Wilson's line.. James Brumfield's line..Charlie Yates line..Witcher's corner. Wit: John Williams William Brumfield Ephraim Witcher Polley (+) Brumfield Pitts. Co. DB17: 236 1811 Feb. 8 Major Brumfield of Pitts. sold 17 A. containing a grist mill to James Witcher of same county. Charles Yates line11 Wm. Brumfield's line..James Brumfield's line..back to Yate's line on Cherrystone Crk. Wit: John Williams Signed: Major (+) Brumfield 1811 Mch. 9 Joseph Brumfield and Ann his wife of Halifax Co. sold 100 A. to Josiah Crows of Campbell Co. on waters of Childrey Creek..Harbard Nunnelee line..Morris I. Woods line..Clay's line..on a branch and down the branch to Clay and Nunnelee. Joseph (+) Brumfield E. Pillow, Harbard Nunnelee Ann (+) Brumfield Jane Brumfield (-) (Ann rel. right of dower) Halifax Co. DB 23:136 1811 Mar. 9 Joseph Brumfield (-) & Ann his wife of Halifax sold 100 A. to Josiah Crews of Campbell Co. beginning at a Spanish oak on Harbard Nunneley's line thence on Nunnalley to Morris Wood's line thence to Wood to a corner pine thence to another corner pine on a branch on Clay's line to a corner Red oak on Nunnelley's line and on Nunnelley to the beginning. Wit: Egt. Pillow Joseph (+) Brumfield Harbard Nunnallee, Jane (+) Brumfield Ann (+) Brumfield Halifax Co. DB 23:130 1811 Sept. Joshua Brumfield, James Witcher and David Motley were fined for failure to appear in court. Pitt. Co. OB 15:87 1811 Dec. 2 James Brumfield mortgaged two horses, several cows, hogs, furni- ture, sad irons, and saws to Eliz. Calland to pay a 19 pound debt. Wit: Casto? Brumfield Signed: James Brumfield Ralph Calland, Reuben Stephens Sam Calland George W. Clement Hartwell Allen Pitts. Cl. (no ref.) 1812 Mar. 5 Will probated Jan. 25, 1814 Wm. Butler's will leaves to Roda for her lifetime then to be divided between son Wm.; dau. Nancy Wade; Polly Brumfield; Betsy Woosley, Rodophil Jeter Ext. of estate Wit: Wm. Wood, Anderson Jeter William (+) Butler Wm. Green Amelia Co. WB 8:155 1812 Mar 15 Probated Jan. 27, 1814 Wm. Butler gave land to Polley Brum- field, his dau. and to Betsy Woosley, also his dau. and Nancy Wade also to his son Wm. Butler. Amelia Co. WB 8:156 1812 Oct. Joshua Brumfield, James Witcher, Abisha Watson & Robert Willis were fined 12 lbs.6s. for failure to appear in court. Pitts. OB15:394 1812 Oct. Wm. Brumfield, James Harris and Stephen Yates fined $128 for failure to appear in court "uponn motion on a forthcoming bond"-if they fail to appear... Pitts. Co. OB 15:385 1814 Mar. 14 Wm. Brumfield for Pitts. Co. being indebted to Richard Jones Of Pitts. also in amount L 27 mortgaged 100 A. bearing deed date of Mar. 19, 1811--from Stephen Yates. Wit.: Thompson Robertson William (+) Brumfield Armistead Shelton, Wm. Scott, Thos. O. Meaux Richard Jones Pitts. Co. 1815 Jan. Susannah Brumfield appointed administrator of Joshua Brumfield estate $1000, Wm. Brumfield and James Brumfield security. Pitts. Co. OB 16:399 1815 April Inventory & appraisement of estate of Joshua Brumfield was returned and ordered to be recorded. Pitts. Co. OB 16:457 1815 Aug. 7 Major Brumfield of Halifax Cl. sold 50 A. to Mathew Harefield of Campbell Co. lying in Campbell on David Jone's corner..Harfield's corner..Moses line..back to David Jones's corner. Wit: Wm. H. Word, Signed: Mr. Major Brumfield Thos. Jones, John S. Word Campbell Co. DB 10:551 1816 May 14 Susannah Keeling Brumfield (widow of Joshua) bought on Cherry- stone Creek 50 A. more or less from John Williams and his wife Tabytha- Massye's spring branch wass on boundary. Pitts. Co. DB 20:53 1818 Sept. 9 Wm. Brumfield and Polly his wife of the Co. of Pitts. and Moses Wesley and his wife Betsy of the County of Halifax sold to Rodophil Jeter of Amelia 72 A. which was part of Wm. Butler real estate left to Brumfields and Wesleys by Butler's will. Land on Pleasant Gilles & Wards in Legontown to John Bell's corner to Wm. Butler's corner. (Could Wesley be Woosley?) Amelia Co. DB 25:130 1816 Sept. 20 Wm. Brumfield of Pitts. Co. mortgaged to Richard Jones of same county two tracts totalling 280 A., 230 A. being a tract purchased from John Williams on both sides of Lynchburg Road-the other 50 A. purchased from Anthony Haden on Mill Creek..Wm. Haynes' William Brumfield..Coleman Glenn..Bryant Easley..John P. Martin..Stephen Yates. Wit: Anthony D. Haden Signed: William (+) Brumfield Nancy Jones, Polley Jones Richard Jones Pitts. Co. DB 20:231 1820 Oct. 4 Wm. Brumfield of Pitts. Co. sold to Issac Brumfield of Pitts. 100 A. in Pitts. adjoining Wm. Brumfield..Thompson Robertson..John Haden..Easley..back to Wm. Brumfield's Pitts. Co. DB 23:511 Signed:Wm. (+) Brumfield 1821 Apr. 4 Wm. Brumfield deeded to Wm. B. Brumfield for the natural love and affection he held for his son 50 A. ..Easley's line..Wm. Brum- field's line. Signed: Wm. (-) Brumfield Wit:David H. Clark, St. S. Foster, Washington M. Harrison Pitts. Co. DB 24:21 1826 Mar. 22 Thos. K. Brumfield & Susannah Brumfield mortgaged 50 A. on Cherrystone Creek joining James Woodall..2 cows & yearlings, one horse 3 beds and furniture, 3 chairs, 1 cupboard..to John Adams trustee for Pholip Craft. Due date Mar. 1, 1827 $55. Signed: Susannah Brumfield Pitts. Co. DB 28:53 Thomas Brumfield 1827 June Susannah was slow in settling the James Adams, Philip Craft estate of Joshua Brumfield, James Adams, James Woodall, Wm. Riddle, James Riddles, and Richard B. Parsons were ordered to settle the account of the estate of Joshua Brumfield. Pitts. Co. OB 26:244 1827 June 21 Thomas K. Brumfield m. Ludy (Saluda) Mayhew. Henry Mayhew, bondsman 1841 May 1 Thos. K. Brumfield, Eppy N. Brumfield, Lafayette Woodall and Nancy his wife, David Mayhew & Meeky his wife, all of Pitts. Harrison Francis & Frances his wife, of Halifax all heirs & legatees of Susannah Brumfield deceased--sold 50 A. on Cherrystone Creek to Geo. Doss of Pitts. Watson's corner, Masses spring branch..Carter's line.. Levy Watson's line. Signed: Thos. K. Brumfield Eppy (+) Brumfield, David Mayhew, Meeky (+) Bayhew, Harrison (+) Francis, Francis (+) K. Francis, Lafayette Woodall, Nancy (+) Woodall, Ludy Brumfield of Pitts. Co. wife of Thos. relinquished right of dower. Martha Brumfield wife of Eppy N. Brumfield also relinquished right of dower. May 1, 1841 Pitts. Co. DB 45:358 1841 Oct. 9 "Now know all men by these presents that I, Wm. Brumfield of the County of Mercer and the State of Ky. for and in consideration of one hundred and 35 dollars in hand paid by Thos. S. Williams the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, I have bargained and sold etc. all that tract of land sold to John Brumfield and Eliz. his wife." Signed William Brumfield Halifax Co. DB 47:137 By his Attourney-in-Fact Christopher Chism 1841 Sept. 7 "Know all men by these presents the I, Wm. Brumfield of Mercer Co. State of Ky. appoint Christopher Chism of Mercer Co., Ky as attourney to demand &c 100 A. deeded by Samuel Morton to my deceased father John Brumfield and at his death to belong to me." Halifax Co. DB 47:141 Signed: William (+) Brumfield