Sturkie Family 2018B - Person Sheet
Sturkie Family 2018B - Person Sheet
Spouses
Birth1765, Kilkenny, Fife, Scotland
Death1794, Thomas CO, GA215
FatherGRAHAM, Archibald (1721-1790)
MotherNancy Ann
Will notes for Ann Nancy
Camden CO, Ga217
In the name of God,Amen
I, Ann Graham, in the county of Camden, state of Georgia, widow, being in a low state of health of body but of perfect sound mind and memory, calling to mind the mortality of my body knowing that it is appointed for all once to die, do constitute and ordain this my last will and testament that is to say:
First of all, I commend my soul to Almighty God who gave it and my body to the dust, to be decently
interred at the discretion of my executors hereinafter named, trusting in the merits of Jesus Christ for a glorious Resurrection at the Last day. and touching such worldly estate as it hath pleased God to bless me with, I bequeath and devise in the following manner:
First, I give my loving son Archibald Graham, a negro woman named Phebe, provided he shall take care of my son John and daughter Mary until they are sixteen years old, by having them have use of the said negro Phebe during the above time so as to prevent them from incurring any unnecessary expense of board so as not to diminish their own part of the property.
Secondly, I give to my loving son Coling Graham, a negro man named Sam on the same condition as the first mentioned ; to assist in raising his brother John and sister Mary free from expense so as not to diminish their own part of the property, until they are sixteen years old.
Thirdly, I give unto my son John Graham, a negro woman named Cloe.
Fourthly, I give and devise unto my three said sons, Archibald, Colin and John, upon condition that they pay to my daughter Mary, one hundred and forty dollars as her part of her father’s estate, the plantation and tract of land where I now reside. This sum I wish to be raised out of the labor of the hands that I now bequeath and the plantation use.
Fifthly, I give and devise to my daughter Mary, my one third of all the lands that belonged to my husband which I am entitled to, and feather bed and furniture. Further all the remaining part of my property consisting of cattle, hogs, household furniture, and horses, I give and bequeath to my four children above mentioned, to be equally divided amongst them, except two cows and calves I give to my daughter Ann Ponder, and two and calves I give to my daughter Rachael Cook, to be taken out of the stock before any division takes place.
Lastly, I nominate, constitute and appoint my loving son Archibald Graham, and my worthy and trusty friend Charleton Mizell, Junior, executors to this my last will and testament.
In testimony whereof I the said Ann Graham have hereunto set my hand and seal to this my last will and testament this Twenty Seventh day of July, 1807.
Signed, sealed, published and proclaimed to be the last will and testament of the testator in the presence of us who in presence of the testator and in the presence of eac other have hereunto subscribed our names.
Ann Graham (Seal)
Witnesses:
Abram Bessent
Mary Ann Mizell
James Ellis
In the name of God,Amen
I, Ann Graham, in the county of Camden, state of Georgia, widow, being in a low state of health of body but of perfect sound mind and memory, calling to mind the mortality of my body knowing that it is appointed for all once to die, do constitute and ordain this my last will and testament that is to say:
First of all, I commend my soul to Almighty God who gave it and my body to the dust, to be decently
interred at the discretion of my executors hereinafter named, trusting in the merits of Jesus Christ for a glorious Resurrection at the Last day. and touching such worldly estate as it hath pleased God to bless me with, I bequeath and devise in the following manner:
First, I give my loving son Archibald Graham, a negro woman named Phebe, provided he shall take care of my son John and daughter Mary until they are sixteen years old, by having them have use of the said negro Phebe during the above time so as to prevent them from incurring any unnecessary expense of board so as not to diminish their own part of the property.
Secondly, I give to my loving son Coling Graham, a negro man named Sam on the same condition as the first mentioned ; to assist in raising his brother John and sister Mary free from expense so as not to diminish their own part of the property, until they are sixteen years old.
Thirdly, I give unto my son John Graham, a negro woman named Cloe.
Fourthly, I give and devise unto my three said sons, Archibald, Colin and John, upon condition that they pay to my daughter Mary, one hundred and forty dollars as her part of her father’s estate, the plantation and tract of land where I now reside. This sum I wish to be raised out of the labor of the hands that I now bequeath and the plantation use.
Fifthly, I give and devise to my daughter Mary, my one third of all the lands that belonged to my husband which I am entitled to, and feather bed and furniture. Further all the remaining part of my property consisting of cattle, hogs, household furniture, and horses, I give and bequeath to my four children above mentioned, to be equally divided amongst them, except two cows and calves I give to my daughter Ann Ponder, and two and calves I give to my daughter Rachael Cook, to be taken out of the stock before any division takes place.
Lastly, I nominate, constitute and appoint my loving son Archibald Graham, and my worthy and trusty friend Charleton Mizell, Junior, executors to this my last will and testament.
In testimony whereof I the said Ann Graham have hereunto set my hand and seal to this my last will and testament this Twenty Seventh day of July, 1807.
Signed, sealed, published and proclaimed to be the last will and testament of the testator in the presence of us who in presence of the testator and in the presence of eac other have hereunto subscribed our names.
Ann Graham (Seal)
Witnesses:
Abram Bessent
Mary Ann Mizell
James Ellis
Notes for Alexander (Spouse 1)
"Pioneers of Wiregrass, GA," Vol 5, 342
Deed for town lot in Brunswick, GA - October 1772 - "George the third by the Grace of God, of Great-Britain, France, and Ireland, KING, Defender of the Faith, and so forth. To all to whom these Presents shall come, Greeting. KNOW YE, That We, of Our special Gracer, certain Knowledge, and meer Motion, have given and granted and by these Presents, for Us, Our Heirs and Successors, do give and grant unto ALEXANDER GRAHAM, his Heirs and Assigns, all that Lot in the Town of Brunswick in Our Province of GEORGIA, known by the Number three hundred and eighty one...Yielding and Paying for the said town Lot, unto Us, Our Heirs and Successors, yearly and every Year, One Pepper Corn, if demanded...within three Years next after the Date of these Presents, erect and build upon the said Lot hereby granted, one good and sufficient tenantable with one brick chimney at the least of the dimensions of thirty feet in width & eighteen feet in breum of one Pound Sterling Money, yearly and every Year, for not building upon the said Lot as aforesaid, until such house shall be compleatly finished...." If the house was not built on the lot in ten years, the lot reverted back to the King." He also received another 200 acres in Liberty Co, GA in 1823 & 225 acres in 1852.
ALEXANDER GREYHAM's Will - Georgia, In the name of God Amen. I, ALEXANDER GRAHAM at present living in the County of Camden and near the river Saletta, Do make and declare this to be my last will & testament that is to say, 1st I desire that my funeral charge and my just and lawful debts be paid off and, 2nd I do leave give and bequeath to my loving wife NANCEY one Negro woman named Febie, 3rd I do give and bequeath to my daughter NANCY PONDER one Negro boy named Nat. I also give and bequeath th my son ARCHIBALD GREYHAM one Negro man named Prince. Also unto my son COLIN GREYHAM I do give and bequeath one Negro woman named Pat. Also I do give and bequeath unto my daughter RACHAL GREYHAM one Negro woman named Edie. Also I do give & bequeath unto my daughter MARY GREYHAM one Negro girl named Suckey. Also I do give and bequeath unto my son JOHN GREYHAM one Negro boy named Robin. Also I do give and bequeath to my youngest daughter named ELIZABETH GREYHAM one Negro man called and named Saml. Also it is my wish and desire that the remaining part of my property real and personal equally divided with and amongst my loving wife and children unto each an equal part, and whereas there is Certain sum of money due my father ARCHIBALD GRAHAM and is on the records Edinborough in Scotland and now falls to me, it being due by Peter Campbell, map and guide show. It is also my will and desire that the said money or property be applyed for, gotten and obtained, and that same be equally divided as above recited. I do appoint my wife NANCY GREYHAM and Joseph Jackson of this county Executors of this my last will and testament...this seventh day of May in the jear of our lord 1803. ALEX. GRAHAM (appears to be signature, not mark)
The will of ALEXANDER GRAHAM (1803 Camden Co, GA) mentioned his father. ...whereas there is certain sum of money due my father ARCHIBALD GRAHAM and is on the records Edinborough in Scotland and now falls to me...."
Since ALEXANDER GRAHAM's will was filed in 1803, the following document is a mystery. As far as we know, ALEXANDER GRAHAM didn't name a son A G Jr. However, one of ALEXANDER's siblings may have named a son ALEXANDER. In any case, ALEXANDER GRAHAM, relationship unknown, was granted 200 acres in Liberty Co, GA 4 Nov 1823. Again in 1852, ALEXANDER GRAHAM was granted 225 acres in _____ Co, GA. There was an ALEXANDER GRAHAM, born 13 Mar 1783, Mecklenburg Co, NC, who married a widow DeANTIZNAC in Augusta, Richmond Co, GA. He was the son of WILLIAM & MARGARET GRAHAM, and a grandson of RICHARD & NANCY GRAHAM. I have no idea how or if these individuals are related to our GRAHAMs.
Deed for town lot in Brunswick, GA - October 1772 - "George the third by the Grace of God, of Great-Britain, France, and Ireland, KING, Defender of the Faith, and so forth. To all to whom these Presents shall come, Greeting. KNOW YE, That We, of Our special Gracer, certain Knowledge, and meer Motion, have given and granted and by these Presents, for Us, Our Heirs and Successors, do give and grant unto ALEXANDER GRAHAM, his Heirs and Assigns, all that Lot in the Town of Brunswick in Our Province of GEORGIA, known by the Number three hundred and eighty one...Yielding and Paying for the said town Lot, unto Us, Our Heirs and Successors, yearly and every Year, One Pepper Corn, if demanded...within three Years next after the Date of these Presents, erect and build upon the said Lot hereby granted, one good and sufficient tenantable with one brick chimney at the least of the dimensions of thirty feet in width & eighteen feet in breum of one Pound Sterling Money, yearly and every Year, for not building upon the said Lot as aforesaid, until such house shall be compleatly finished...." If the house was not built on the lot in ten years, the lot reverted back to the King." He also received another 200 acres in Liberty Co, GA in 1823 & 225 acres in 1852.
ALEXANDER GREYHAM's Will - Georgia, In the name of God Amen. I, ALEXANDER GRAHAM at present living in the County of Camden and near the river Saletta, Do make and declare this to be my last will & testament that is to say, 1st I desire that my funeral charge and my just and lawful debts be paid off and, 2nd I do leave give and bequeath to my loving wife NANCEY one Negro woman named Febie, 3rd I do give and bequeath to my daughter NANCY PONDER one Negro boy named Nat. I also give and bequeath th my son ARCHIBALD GREYHAM one Negro man named Prince. Also unto my son COLIN GREYHAM I do give and bequeath one Negro woman named Pat. Also I do give and bequeath unto my daughter RACHAL GREYHAM one Negro woman named Edie. Also I do give & bequeath unto my daughter MARY GREYHAM one Negro girl named Suckey. Also I do give and bequeath unto my son JOHN GREYHAM one Negro boy named Robin. Also I do give and bequeath to my youngest daughter named ELIZABETH GREYHAM one Negro man called and named Saml. Also it is my wish and desire that the remaining part of my property real and personal equally divided with and amongst my loving wife and children unto each an equal part, and whereas there is Certain sum of money due my father ARCHIBALD GRAHAM and is on the records Edinborough in Scotland and now falls to me, it being due by Peter Campbell, map and guide show. It is also my will and desire that the said money or property be applyed for, gotten and obtained, and that same be equally divided as above recited. I do appoint my wife NANCY GREYHAM and Joseph Jackson of this county Executors of this my last will and testament...this seventh day of May in the jear of our lord 1803. ALEX. GRAHAM (appears to be signature, not mark)
The will of ALEXANDER GRAHAM (1803 Camden Co, GA) mentioned his father. ...whereas there is certain sum of money due my father ARCHIBALD GRAHAM and is on the records Edinborough in Scotland and now falls to me...."
Since ALEXANDER GRAHAM's will was filed in 1803, the following document is a mystery. As far as we know, ALEXANDER GRAHAM didn't name a son A G Jr. However, one of ALEXANDER's siblings may have named a son ALEXANDER. In any case, ALEXANDER GRAHAM, relationship unknown, was granted 200 acres in Liberty Co, GA 4 Nov 1823. Again in 1852, ALEXANDER GRAHAM was granted 225 acres in _____ Co, GA. There was an ALEXANDER GRAHAM, born 13 Mar 1783, Mecklenburg Co, NC, who married a widow DeANTIZNAC in Augusta, Richmond Co, GA. He was the son of WILLIAM & MARGARET GRAHAM, and a grandson of RICHARD & NANCY GRAHAM. I have no idea how or if these individuals are related to our GRAHAMs.
Will notes for Alexander (Spouse 1)
In the name of God, Amen.
I ,Alexander Graham, at present living in the County of Camden, near the River Satilla, do make and declare this to be my last Willl and Testament, that is to say:
First, I desire that my funeral charges and my just and lawful debts be paid, and
Second, I do leave and give and bequeath to m loving wife, Nancy, one negro woman named Febie.
Third, I do give and bequeath to my daughter, Nancy Ponder, one negro boy named Nat. I also give and bequeath to my son Archibald Graham, one negro man named Prince; also unto my son
Colin Graham, I do give and bequeath one negro woman named Pat. Also I do give and bequeath unto my daughter Rachel Graham, one negro man named Edie. Also I do give and bequeath to my youngest daughter named Elizabeth Graham one negro man called and named Sam. Also it is my will and desire that the remaining part of my property Real and Personal, be equally divided with and amongst my loving wife and children, unto each an equal part. And Whereas: there is a certain sum of money due my father, Archibald, Graham, and is on the records of Edensborough, Scotland, and now falls to me, it being due by Peter Campbell, map and guide show. It is also my will and desire that the said money or property be applied for, gotten and obtained, and that same be equally divided as above recited.
I do appoint my wife Nancy Graham, and Joseph Jackson of this County, Executors for this my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Seventh day of May, in the year of our Lord , 1803.
Alexander Graham (L. S.)
Signed, sealed and deliverd by said Alexander Graham in our presence and witness in his hand and the presence of each other.
Joseph Jackson
Elizabeth Williams
Sarah Jackson
Proved by the
Witness. Recorded January 9, 1804, by Isaac Cresw, Clerk C. O. C. S. 216
I ,Alexander Graham, at present living in the County of Camden, near the River Satilla, do make and declare this to be my last Willl and Testament, that is to say:
First, I desire that my funeral charges and my just and lawful debts be paid, and
Second, I do leave and give and bequeath to m loving wife, Nancy, one negro woman named Febie.
Third, I do give and bequeath to my daughter, Nancy Ponder, one negro boy named Nat. I also give and bequeath to my son Archibald Graham, one negro man named Prince; also unto my son
Colin Graham, I do give and bequeath one negro woman named Pat. Also I do give and bequeath unto my daughter Rachel Graham, one negro man named Edie. Also I do give and bequeath to my youngest daughter named Elizabeth Graham one negro man called and named Sam. Also it is my will and desire that the remaining part of my property Real and Personal, be equally divided with and amongst my loving wife and children, unto each an equal part. And Whereas: there is a certain sum of money due my father, Archibald, Graham, and is on the records of Edensborough, Scotland, and now falls to me, it being due by Peter Campbell, map and guide show. It is also my will and desire that the said money or property be applied for, gotten and obtained, and that same be equally divided as above recited.
I do appoint my wife Nancy Graham, and Joseph Jackson of this County, Executors for this my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Seventh day of May, in the year of our Lord , 1803.
Alexander Graham (L. S.)
Signed, sealed and deliverd by said Alexander Graham in our presence and witness in his hand and the presence of each other.
Joseph Jackson
Elizabeth Williams
Sarah Jackson
Proved by the
Witness. Recorded January 9, 1804, by Isaac Cresw, Clerk C. O. C. S. 216
Will notes for Alexander (Spouse 1)
Will of Alexander Graham: In the name of God, Amen.
I ,Alexander Graham, at present living in the County of Camden, near the River Satilla, do make and declare this to be my last Willl and Testament, that is to say:
First, I desire that my funeral charges and my just and lawful debts be paid, and
Second, I do leave and give and bequeath to m loving wife, Nancy, one negro woman named Febie.
Third, I do give and bequeath to my daughter, Nancy Ponder, one negro boy named Nat. I also give and bequeath to my son Archibald Graham, one negro man named Prince; also unto my son
Colin Graham, I do give and bequeath one negro woman named Pat. Also I do give and bequeath unto my daughter Rachel Graham, one negro man named Edie. Also I do give and bequeath to my youngest daughter named Elizabeth Graham one negro man called and named Sam. Also it is my will and desire that the remaining part of my property Real and Personal, be equally divided with and amongst my loving wife and children, unto each an equal part. And Whereas: there is a certain sum of money due my father, Archibald, Graham, and is on the records of Edensborough, Scotland, and now falls to me, it being due by Peter Campbell, map and guide show. It is also my will and desire that the said money or property be applied for, gotten and obtained, and that same be equally divided as above recited.
I do appoint my wife Nancy Graham, and Joseph Jackson of this County, Executors for this my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Seventh day of May, in the year of our Lord , 1803.
Alexander Graham (L. S.)
Signed, sealed and deliverd by said Alexander Graham in our presence and witness in his hand and the presence of each other.
Joseph Jackson
Elizabeth Williams
Sarah Jackson
Proved by the
Witness. Recorded January 9, 1804, by Isaac Cresw, Clerk C. O. C. S.
I ,Alexander Graham, at present living in the County of Camden, near the River Satilla, do make and declare this to be my last Willl and Testament, that is to say:
First, I desire that my funeral charges and my just and lawful debts be paid, and
Second, I do leave and give and bequeath to m loving wife, Nancy, one negro woman named Febie.
Third, I do give and bequeath to my daughter, Nancy Ponder, one negro boy named Nat. I also give and bequeath to my son Archibald Graham, one negro man named Prince; also unto my son
Colin Graham, I do give and bequeath one negro woman named Pat. Also I do give and bequeath unto my daughter Rachel Graham, one negro man named Edie. Also I do give and bequeath to my youngest daughter named Elizabeth Graham one negro man called and named Sam. Also it is my will and desire that the remaining part of my property Real and Personal, be equally divided with and amongst my loving wife and children, unto each an equal part. And Whereas: there is a certain sum of money due my father, Archibald, Graham, and is on the records of Edensborough, Scotland, and now falls to me, it being due by Peter Campbell, map and guide show. It is also my will and desire that the said money or property be applied for, gotten and obtained, and that same be equally divided as above recited.
I do appoint my wife Nancy Graham, and Joseph Jackson of this County, Executors for this my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Seventh day of May, in the year of our Lord , 1803.
Alexander Graham (L. S.)
Signed, sealed and deliverd by said Alexander Graham in our presence and witness in his hand and the presence of each other.
Joseph Jackson
Elizabeth Williams
Sarah Jackson
Proved by the
Witness. Recorded January 9, 1804, by Isaac Cresw, Clerk C. O. C. S.