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David Averitt Research
I'm documenting some various David Averitt items here. There were multiple in the Pitt County and Craven County areas. A…
Starling AVERETT, Arpy AVERETT, Clary AVERETT, and Seley AVERETT to Jordan AVERETT (1825) – Pitt County
Below I have transcribed a deed from four of the heirs of David AVERITT, Sr. of Pitt County. They are selling…
Will of David Averitt, Sr. (1808) – Pitt County
Below I have transcribed the will of a different David AVERITT than my own ancestor. In his will, this David…
Isaac Gardner to John Chapman (1820) – Craven County
The following is a deed for the sale of a parcel of land from Isaac GARDNER to John CHAPMAN of…
John Holmes sells wife’s interest in slaves to Church Chapman (1833)
Below I have transcribed a deed from my 4th great-grandfather John HOLMES to Church CHAPMAN of Craven County. In the…
Will of David Averitt and selected items from his estate (1828) – Craven County
Below I have transcribed the will of David Averitt, my 5th great-grandfather. His children by his first wife were: Elizabeth…
John Chapman vs. Joel Wall (1810) – Civil action papers (C.R.028.325.6)
The following is a collection of civil action papers from a suit involving John Chapman and Joel Wall, both of…
Will of John Hill (1801) – Beaufort County
Below I have transcribed the will of John Hill of Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was written and probated in…
The Mystery of Jemima Mills
Who knew Jemima was such a popular name in Craven and Pitt Counties in the 18th century? Turns out it…
Will of John Morris (Craven County, NC; Leon County, FL) – 1866/1869
Below, I have transcribed the last will and testament of John O. Morris (1807-1868). John Oliver Morris was the son…
Laban Morris Family
If you have followed this site at all over the years, you know our family's greatest mystery is the identity…
Petition for relief from taxes for William McIntosh and wife (1786) – Craven County
I found the following while browsing through the Craven County Estates, wills, 1786, 1794, 1858, 1869-1921 (p. 352-353) at FamilySearch. It…