The Gurley Families of the South

William B. Taft

M, b. 9 January 1854

William B. Taft was born on 9 January 1854 at Sheffield, MA.¹ He married Sarah Francis Gurley, daughter of Col. Edward Jeremiah Gurley and Annie Elizabeth Blocker, on 13 January 1879 at Waco, Texas.²

Family

Sarah Francis Gurley b. 19 Feb 1858, d. 12 Nov 1949

Children

Bulah May Gurley Taft+¹ b. 18 Jul 1881
Archibald Gurley Taft+¹ b. 27 Sep 1885
William B. Taft¹ b. 24 Apr 1888
Dorothy Gurley Taft¹ b. 2 Mar 1897, d. 26 Mar 1994
Richard Gurley Taft¹ b. 16 Nov 1900, d. Jun 1963
John Gurley Taft¹ b. 21 Apr 1902, d. Oct 1981

Citations

[S307] Annie Favor, "Descendants of Edward Jeremiah Gurley", not cited.
[S30] Albert E. Gurley, AE Gurley, Gurley Family History 1897, p.244 Not sourced.

Thomas Benton King

M, b. 1837

Mother

Annie Gurley b. c 1795

Thomas Benton King T.B. King is mentioned several times in "The Man Called Gurley" as Frank Gurley's tent mate/bed mate during the civil war. He was born in 1837.¹

Citations

[S30] Albert E. Gurley, AE Gurley, Gurley Family History 1897, p. 237. Not sourced by A.E. Gurley.

Sara Ann Criner

F, b. 14 March 1825, d. 27 February 1895

Sara Ann Criner was born on 14 March 1825 at Madision County, Alabama.^1,2 She and William Rutledge Gurley obtained a marriage license on 6 January 1844 at Madison County, Alabama.³ Sara Ann Criner married William Rutledge Gurley, son of John Gurley and Matilda Sharp Rutledge, on 11 January 1844 at Madison County, Alabama.^4,5,3 Sara Ann Criner inherited $966.46 from her fathers estate on 13 July 1846 at Madison County, Alabama.⁶ She was on the census of 2 November 1850 at Madison County, Alabama, as Sarah A. Gurley Sarah was a 25 year old female who was born in Alabama.¹ She died on 27 February 1895 at Madison County, Alabama, at age 69.² She was buried after 27 February 1895 at Gurley Cemetery, Gurley, Madison County, Alabama.²

Family

William Rutledge Gurley b. 22 Feb 1821

Children

John Williams Gurley b. c 1846, d. 22 May 1918
Amelia Angelna Gurley b. 1849, d. 1937
James Richard Gurley+ b. 23 Mar 1850, d. 3 Jun 1931
Matilda Ellen Gurley+ b. 15 Dec 1854, d. 19 Nov 1931
Thomas Frank Gurley b. 30 Jun 1859, d. May 1945
Joseph Criner Gurley+ b. 30 Aug 1861

Citations

[S195] 1850 Online Census Image, unknown repository address, Poll 9, p.420. Sarah, 25, Born in Alabama.
[S800] Sarah Ann Criner Gurley 1825-1895 Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55957482/…, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 25 July 2020), memorial page for Sarah Ann Criner Gurley (14 Mar 1825–27 Feb 1895), Find a Grave Memorial no. 55957482, citing Gurley Cemetery, Gurley, Madison County, Alabama, USA ; Maintained by Lynette Groves (contributor 47190662) .
[S317] Kathleen Paul and Pauline Jones Gandrud Jones, Alabama Records Volume 127, p.30 Marriages "G" page 14 "Gurley, William R. (Rutledge) (25 son of John & Matilda (Rutledge)) to Sarah criner (25 Joseph & Eleanor (Ingram)) License issued 6 Jan 1844, solemnized 11 Jan. 1844 by Benjamin Steger, J.P."
[S216] Interview, Larry Gurley, March 6, 2000, Larry Gurley family history as handed down verbally and with others notes.
[S301] Kathleen Paul and Pauline Jones Gandrud Jones, Alabama Records Volume 97, p.1 Probate Records of Madison County, AL "...William Gurley who married Sarah Criner..."
[S394] Kathleen Paul and Pauline Jones Gandrud Jones, Alabama Records Volume 145, p.11 Wiliam Gurley and wife Sarah Ann recieve $966.37 from estate of Joseph Criner, her father.

William C. Vincent

M, b. 1828, d. 30 October 1889

William C. Vincent was born in 1828.¹ He and Louisa Jane Elizabeth Gurley obtained a marriage license on 28 June 1851 at Madison County, Alabama.² William C. Vincent married Louisa Jane Elizabeth Gurley, daughter of John Gurley and Matilda Sharp Rutledge, on 1 July 1851 at Madison County, Alabama.^3,4,5 William C. Vincent and James Harvey Gurley were involved in a land transfer when George W. R. Larkin sold land to William C. Vincent and Mr. Vincent made a promissory note to both his father, Clement N. and his brother-in-law for a loan for the land, the land was security for the loan on 20 September 1858 at Madison County, Alabama.⁶ William C. Vincent was involved in a land transfer when he sold land acquired in 1858 to Francis B. and Thomas P. Gurley in January 1865 at Madison County, Alabama.⁶ He civil case when he as well as three of his brother-in-laws were sued by George M. Harris on 28 June 1867 at Madison County, Alabama.⁶ He died on 30 October 1889.⁷

Family

Louisa Jane Elizabeth Gurley b. 19 Jul 1832, d. 2 Mar 1893

Child

Mary Ellen Vincent b. 29 Dec 1859, d. b 1893

Citations

[S30] Albert E. Gurley, AE Gurley, Gurley Family History 1897, p.243 "he died Oct. 30, 1889 aged 61 years."
[S315] Kathleen Paul and Pauline Jones Gandrud Jones, Alabama Records Volume 124, Source noted Marriage book A4, p.417. Licenses issued June 28, 1851. Marrieage solemnized July 1, 1851 by M.H. Bond Minister of the Gospel.
[S30] Albert E. Gurley, AE Gurley, Gurley Family History 1897, p.242 Not sourced.
[S216] Interview, Larry Gurley, March 6, 2000, Larry Gurley family history as handed down verbally and with others notes.
[S270] Pauline Jones Gandrud, Alabama Records Vol.42 Newspapers, p.12 Source "Huntsville Southern Advocate" "July 9, 1851 Married on 1st inst. by Rev. M.H. Bone, Mr. William C. Vincent to Miss Louisa J.E. Gurley, all of this county.
[S303] Kathleen Paul and Pauline Jones Gandrud Jones, AL AL Records v.111, Reference page 329 "Original bill dated June, 1867. George M. Harris v. William C. Vincent, of Madison Co., James H. Gurley of Jackson Co., Francis B. Gurley and Thomas P. Gurley of Madison Co. and George W. R. Larkin of Jackson Co. On Sept. 30, 1858 George W. R. Larkin sold a tract of land to William C. Vincent, who executed a promissory note with clement N. Vincent, now deceased, and James H. Gurley, his securities which note was transferred to orator (George M. Harris). In Jan. 1865, said William C. Vincent transferred the land to Francis B. and Thomas P. Gurley.
[S30] Albert E. Gurley, AE Gurley, Gurley Family History 1897, p.243 Not sourced.

Euel Gurley

M, b. 18 September 1914, d. 16 August 1976

Father

Benjamin Franklin Gurley b. 30 Jul 1889, d. 19 May 1970

Euel Gurley was born on 18 September 1914. He died on 16 August 1976 at Baldwin City, KS, at age 61.

Family

Child

Bill Lewis Gurley¹ b. 7 Feb 1939, d. 7 Nov 2021

Citations

[S868] Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, After November 7, 2021, https://rumsey-yost.com/2021/11/william-l-bill-gurley/
Bill Lewis Gurley
1939 - 2021

A memorial visitation for Bill Gurley, 82, Lawrence, will be Saturday, November 13th from 1-3 pm at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory. Bill passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021, at his home, surrounded by family. A private inurnment will take place at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery.

He was born February 7, 1939, in Ada, Oklahoma, the son of Euel S. and Elva M. Beller Gurley. He graduated from Baldwin High School, and served in the United States Navy. Bill worked in the maintenance department at Farmland Industries and retired after 36 years of service. He was a member of the OCAW Union 5-613, and attended the Church of Christ and Centenary United Methodist Church.

Bill married Sandra K. ‘Sandy’ Bereiter on January 31, 1958, in Lawrence. She survives of the home. Other survivors include a daughter, Debra Logan, Lawrence, and Jeffrey Gurley, Houston, Tex.; a brother Sam Gurley, Baldwin City; seven grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ray Gurley, a sister, Loeata Stanley, a granddaughter, and a great grandson.

Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Clara Mae Gurley

F, b. 25 September 1910, d. 18 March 1936

Father

Benjamin Franklin Gurley b. 30 Jul 1889, d. 19 May 1970

Clara Mae Gurley was born on 25 September 1910 at TX. She died on 18 March 1936 at Ada, OK, at age 25.

Cecil Gurley

M, b. 1 May 1913, d. 15 November 1914

Father

Benjamin Franklin Gurley b. 30 Jul 1889, d. 19 May 1970

Cecil Gurley was born on 1 May 1913. He died on 15 November 1914 at Wood, TX, at age 1.

John Wiggs¹

M, b. 25 January 1761, d. 30 November 1841

John Wiggs was born on 25 January 1758.² He was born on 25 January 1761 at Wayne Co, NC.^3,4,5 He married Cherry (?) in 1782 at Sampson County, North Carolina.^6,7 John Wiggs and Cherry (?) moved to at Wayne County, North Carolina, in in 1790 stated in Cherry Wiggs pension application that they moved with the children 8 years after she was married.⁸ John Wiggs left a will that was executed in 1830.⁹ He wasgranted a pension for 8 months and 14 days of service in the Revolutionary War as part of the North Carolina Line. He served under Col. Caswell. His pension was $30.71 per year, it was granted on 22 July 1833.¹⁰ He died on 30 November 1841 at Wayne County, North Carolina, at age 80.^11,12

Family

Cherry (?) b. 1763, d. 1857

Children

John Wiggs⁹ b. a 1782
Daniel Wiggs b. 1783
Raiford Wiggs+ b. 1785
Grace Wiggs+ b. 1787, d. a 1850

Citations

[S21] Flossie Gurley, "Gurley, Flossie Family Tree", Gurley family history tree with birth and death dates but, no documentation.
[S587] Gurley's of Southern Illinois, online www.heritech.com/soil/genealogy/gurley/gurley.htm, p.2 John Wiggs (b. 25 Jan 1758).
[S111] Virgil D. White, Abstracts of Rev. War Pension Files
, p.3823, Notes that John died in 1741 at the age of 80.
[S111] Virgil D. White, Abstracts of Rev. War Pension Files
, p.3823, Same abstract lists birth date as Jan 25, 1758 in Wayne Co., NC.
[S19] Donald Gurley, "Donald Gurley Family File", Lists an undocumented birthdate as Jan. 25, 1758.
[S111] Virgil D. White, Abstracts of Rev. War Pension Files
, 3823.
[S153] John Wiggs, Widows Pension File, unknown file number, The source of this is a typed transcript by Justus Moll found in the Justus Moll collection., "she further declares she was legally married to the aforesaid John Wiggs in the County of Sampson to the aforesaid in the Spring of the year 1782 by the Rev'd Fleet Cooper, a minister of the Gospel."
[S153] John Wiggs, Widows Pension File, unknown file number, The source of this is a typed transcript by Justus Moll found in the Justus Moll collection., "That some 8 years after she was married to the aforesaid John Wiggs they removed over into Wayne County, where they have resided ever since...."
[S575] Will of John Wiggs 1830: Wayne County, NC - Will of John Wiggs, 1830

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Will of John Wiggs 1830
Wayne County

In the name of God Amen. I, John Wiggs Sen of the County of Wayne and State of
North Carolina being vary sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory
And calling unto mind the mortality of my body knowing that it is appointed for
all men once to Die Do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner
and form following viz-------
First My will is that my funeral charges be paid by my Executor. Also all of my
just debts
Secondly I give and bequeath to my son William Wiggs one feather bed and furniture
3rdly I give and bequeath to my son Henry Wiggs one feather bed and furniture
4thly I give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy Wiggs one feather bed and furniture
one cow
5thly I give and bequeath to my Daughter Charlotty Wiggs one feather bed and
furniture and one cow
6thly I give and bequeath to my son John Wiggs one feather bed and furniture one
hors bridle and sadle one negro man named Lewis and all of my land whereon I now
live the above property to him and his heirs forever after the expiration of his
mother death and not before except it be by her free consent
7thly I lend to my Beloved Wife Cherry Wiggs the use of the above named negro Lewis
also the Land and plantation whereon I now live and all the rest of my property of
all description whatsoever During her natural life or Widowhood
And after the death or expiration of my wifes widowhood My Will is that all of the
property I left to her should be equally divided between my five children before
named provided that at the above expiration of my wifes claim to my property my
daugter Charlotty should be considered to be unable as she now is to work
sufficiently to percure her own living then and in that case of her inability My
Will is that she should be allowed her needful support out of my Land and Negro
Lastly I nominate and appoint my Beloved wife Cherry Wiggs and my Trusty friend
Aaron Lancaster my whole and sole Executrix and Executor to this my last will and
testament in witness wherof I do Thereunto set my hand and seal July Twenty first
day one Thousand Eight Hundred and Thirty

(His Mark) John Wiggs

In presence of Us
Jobe Rooks
Jonas Smith

___________________________________________________________________

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This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by
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___________________________________________________________________.
[S153] John Wiggs, Widows Pension File, unknown file number, The source of this is a typed transcript by Justus Moll found in the Justus Moll collection., "Service record of John Wiggs, File 16,275 Act June 7, 1832, private in inf. and cab. reg't commanded by Col. Caswell in the No. Carolina line." Pension granted July 22, 1833, $30.71 per annum effective March 4, 1831."
[S111] Virgil D. White, Abstracts of Rev. War Pension Files
, p.3823.
[S153] John Wiggs, Widows Pension File, unknown file number, The source of this is a typed transcript by Justus Moll found in the Justus Moll collection., "...up to the time of his death which was on the 30th day of November, 1841 in the 80th year of his age."

Cherry (?)¹

F, b. 1763, d. 1857

Cherry (?) was born in 1763.^2,3 She married John Wiggs in 1782 at Sampson County, North Carolina.^4,5 Cherry (?) and John Wiggs moved to at Wayne County, North Carolina, in in 1790 stated in Cherry Wiggs pension application that they moved with the children 8 years after she was married.⁶ Cherry (?) helped his mother-in-law Lewis Gurley Jr. apply for a widow's pension on 5 June 1843 at Wayne County, North Carolina.⁷ Cherry (?) applied for a widows pension on 5 June 1843 at Wayne County, North Carolina, "That she is the widow of John Wiggs, deceased who was a pensioner as a soldier of the Revolutionary War, at the rate of Thirty Dollars and Seventy One cents per annum. She further declares she was legally married to foresaid John Wiggs in the County of Sampson to the aforesaid in the spring of 1782 (as well as she can recollect) by the Rev. Fleet Cooper, a minister of the Gospel. That she has five children, none of the ages of who were ever____(recorded?) to her knowledge. That her oldest is Daniel Wiggs live in the State of Alabama and is 60 years old. That her next oldest is Raiford Wiggs who lives near to her and is in his 58th year. That her next child is Grace Gurley, wife of Lewis Gurley (with whom this declarant now resides) and is 56 years old. That some 8 years after she was married to the aforesaid John Wiggs they removed over into Wayne County where they have resided ever since, up to the time of his death which was on the 30th day of November 1841 in the 80th year of his age ___ that she was not married to the said John Wiggs prior to his leaving the service, but previous to the 1st day of January 1794 at the time above stated and that she has remained a widow ever since as will some more fully affirm by reference to the proof hereto affixed" Her Mark - Cherry X Wiggs.⁸ She wasgranted a widows pension for the service of her husband on 28 December 1843.⁹ She died in 1857.¹⁰

Family

John Wiggs b. 25 Jan 1761, d. 30 Nov 1841

Children

John Wiggs¹¹ b. a 1782
Daniel Wiggs b. 1783
Raiford Wiggs+ b. 1785
Grace Wiggs+ b. 1787, d. a 1850

Citations

[S111] Virgil D. White, Abstracts of Rev. War Pension Files
, 3823, Cherry Wiggs applied for a widows pension, her husband John Wiggs served in the Revolutionary War.
[S111] Virgil D. White, Abstracts of Rev. War Pension Files
, p.3823, Cherry, the widow of John Wiggs made a pension application in 1743 age 80.
[S153] John Wiggs, Widows Pension File, unknown file number, The source of this is a typed transcript by Justus Moll found in the Justus Moll collection., "On this 5th day of June, 1843, personally appeared before the subscriber... Mrs Cherry Wiggs, widow of Wayne County aged 80 years."
[S111] Virgil D. White, Abstracts of Rev. War Pension Files
, 3823.
[S153] John Wiggs, Widows Pension File, unknown file number, The source of this is a typed transcript by Justus Moll found in the Justus Moll collection., "she further declares she was legally married to the aforesaid John Wiggs in the County of Sampson to the aforesaid in the Spring of the year 1782 by the Rev'd Fleet Cooper, a minister of the Gospel."
[S153] John Wiggs, Widows Pension File, unknown file number, The source of this is a typed transcript by Justus Moll found in the Justus Moll collection., "That some 8 years after she was married to the aforesaid John Wiggs they removed over into Wayne County, where they have resided ever since...."
[S153] John Wiggs, Widows Pension File, unknown file number, The source of this is a typed transcript by Justus Moll found in the Justus Moll collection., Lewis Gurley, resident of Wayne County, in the 64th year of his age, who veing first duly sworn testifies and says that he has been well acquainted with John Wiggs, deceased and his widow Mrs. Cherry Wiggs, who is applying for a pension, as far back as he can remember which is upwards of fifty years ___ that they have resided in Wayne County as husband and wife and been respected for that space of time ___ That he has always understood they were married in and removed from the County of Sampson ___ That he is well acquainted with all the children of Mrs. Wiggs and John Wiggs decd. and he believes them to be the age stated by he; Raiford Wiggs is a near neighbor of his and he is fully convinced he is as old as his mother states; that his wife is the daughter of Mrs. Wiggs and John Wiggs, and he always understood she was two years younger than her brother Raiford, and calls herself 56 years old. That John Wiggs was a pensioner as a Soldier of the War of the Revolution at the rate of Thirty dollars and seventy cents per annum; which will more fully appear by refund to his pension certificate which is now in the possession of Mrs. Wiggs and that he died on the 30th day of November 1841 aged as he has generally believed about 80 years ___. Signed Lewis Gurley.
[S153] John Wiggs, Widows Pension File, unknown file number, The source of this is a typed transcript by Justus Moll found in the Justus Moll collection., Transcript of testimony of Cherry Wiggs on June 5, 1843 before Wayne County J.P. Wilie Hastings.
[S111] Virgil D. White, Abstracts of Rev. War Pension Files
, p.3823, Cherry, the widow of John Wiggs made a pension application in 1743 age 80. File number W4398.
[S19] Donald Gurley, "Donald Gurley Family File", Undocumented date.
[S575] Will of John Wiggs 1830: Wayne County, NC - Will of John Wiggs, 1830

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Will of John Wiggs 1830
Wayne County

In the name of God Amen. I, John Wiggs Sen of the County of Wayne and State of
North Carolina being vary sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory
And calling unto mind the mortality of my body knowing that it is appointed for
all men once to Die Do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner
and form following viz-------
First My will is that my funeral charges be paid by my Executor. Also all of my
just debts
Secondly I give and bequeath to my son William Wiggs one feather bed and furniture
3rdly I give and bequeath to my son Henry Wiggs one feather bed and furniture
4thly I give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy Wiggs one feather bed and furniture
one cow
5thly I give and bequeath to my Daughter Charlotty Wiggs one feather bed and
furniture and one cow
6thly I give and bequeath to my son John Wiggs one feather bed and furniture one
hors bridle and sadle one negro man named Lewis and all of my land whereon I now
live the above property to him and his heirs forever after the expiration of his
mother death and not before except it be by her free consent
7thly I lend to my Beloved Wife Cherry Wiggs the use of the above named negro Lewis
also the Land and plantation whereon I now live and all the rest of my property of
all description whatsoever During her natural life or Widowhood
And after the death or expiration of my wifes widowhood My Will is that all of the
property I left to her should be equally divided between my five children before
named provided that at the above expiration of my wifes claim to my property my
daugter Charlotty should be considered to be unable as she now is to work
sufficiently to percure her own living then and in that case of her inability My
Will is that she should be allowed her needful support out of my Land and Negro
Lastly I nominate and appoint my Beloved wife Cherry Wiggs and my Trusty friend
Aaron Lancaster my whole and sole Executrix and Executor to this my last will and
testament in witness wherof I do Thereunto set my hand and seal July Twenty first
day one Thousand Eight Hundred and Thirty

(His Mark) John Wiggs

In presence of Us
Jobe Rooks
Jonas Smith

___________________________________________________________________

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___________________________________________________________________.

John Gurley

M, b. before 1706, d. before July 1760

John Gurley was born before 1706 this date is purely speculative based on a John Gurley witnessing a will in 1727 and at that point being of legal age.¹ Byron Gibson, Gurley researcher speculated John Gurley was that John had a father James. Had brothers Joseph who married a Susan Wise and a brother Benjamin who married a Betsey who lived 1719-63 in Marblehead Mass. He also speculated that John was born in Inverness Scotland in 1715. He was a witness to the will of John Gent. This was the first record of a Gurley in the Virginia records. on 3 December 1727 at Isle of Wight County, Virginia.¹ He was likely issued a Virginia land patent on 28 February 1733 at adjoining Beaver Dam Swamp, Nottoway Parish, Virginia.² He married Keziah Turner circa 1736 at Isle of Wight County, Virginia; Marriage is proved by the mention of Keziah as John Gurley's wife in his will proved in July 1760. Date is proved by ages of children and also proved by mention of John Gurley and wife Keziah Gurley in Isle of Wight deed dated August 23, 1743 and John witnessing a deed from Keziah Turner on May 3, 1743.^3,4,5 In 1966, researcher George Hartness speculated that John Gurley and Keziah Turner were was the 2nd wife of John Gurley and not the mother of Arthur due to the fact that in Arthur's will, he made mention of his "Mother-In-Law" Keziah.⁶ John Gurley witnessed the land transfer of George Gurley Senior on 7 July 1740 at Isle of Wight County, Virginia; from James Carter and wife Priscilla of Bartee County, North Carolina to George Gurley for 3 pounds. This was a lease and release transaction for 175 acres that adjoined William Sellers in.⁷ John Gurley was a witness of a deed transferred from Kezzia Turner to Joseph Cobb.. it was the plantation given her by her father, James Turner, decd. on 3 May 1743 at Nottoway Parish, Isle of Wight, Virginia.⁸ He was a witness of a deed from Willaim Sellers and his wife Providence to William Hatfield of 100 acres, evidently this land is part of a patent that was granted to John Gurley on Feb. 28, 1733. There is no record of this patent on 19 May 1743 at Nottoway Parish, Isle of Wight, Virginia.² He was involved in a land transfer from Joseph Rochester of Bartee Precinct in North Carolina to John Gurley of Isle of Wight County, VA 50 acres on the southside of the Nottoway River, this transaction is witnessed by George Gurley on 15 August 1743 at Isle of Wight County, Virginia.^9,10 He and Nicholas Gurley were involved in a land transfer when John and his wife, Kezia sold 50 acres on the North side of Dicks Swamp in Nottoway Parish to Nicholas Gurley for £70. on 23 August 1745 at Nottoway Parish, Isle of Wight County, Virginia.^11,12,13 John Gurley was land owner with property adjacent to Richard Vick, when Vick patented 335 acres on 12 July 1750 at Sourth Side of Nottoway River, down the Wolf Pit Branch, Isle of Wight, Virginia.¹⁴ He and Nicholas Gurley served served on the County jury with on 9 November 1750 at Southampton County, Virginia.¹⁵ John Gurley served on 13 December 1750 at Southampton County, Virginia.¹⁶ He moved to at Johnston County, North Carolina, in before 1751. He registered a land entry with county officals for purchased land from William Gurley circa 1751 at Dobbs County, North Carolia.¹⁷ He was involved in a land transfer John Gurly sold land to John Ballard p.469 circa 1754 at Dobbs County, North Carolina.¹⁸ He left a will executed on 21 December 1759 at Johnston County, North Carolina, this was the first Gurley Will recorded and probated in Johnston County, North Carolina

In the Name of God Amen December 21
day of 1759 I John Gurley of Johnston County
and province of North Carolina planter being
sick and weak but of a sound mind and disposing
memory thanks be to god for it calling to mind
the mortality of making and for the better
setling of my Temporal affairs do make and
Ordain this my last will and Testament in
Manner and form following….

Item First I give my soul to god who gave
It to me and next I give my body to be buried
In a desent order at the direction of my
Executers

Item I give to my beloved wife Kezia the
Bed where on I lie and my two work horses

Item I give to my son Arthur Gurley two
cows and calves and a dark bay horse
and a rifle guns and sword
and likewise two breeding ewes

Item I give to my son Joseph Gurley the
Plantation where on he now lives and
Two breeding ewes with holding more
Than he now has.

Item I give to my son Nathan Gurley three
Cows and calves and a ____ bay mare
And two ___ breeding Sows and a bed and
Furniture belonging there
And a rifle gun

Item I give to my wife Kezia the plantation whereon
I live during her life time or widowhood and
______ to my son Fredrick Gurley and
____ to him his heirs ____ forever

Item I give all the rest of my estate to be
Equally divided between my wife and
children viz: Lucy Rachel Milea Winea
Simon Ester Gurley

Lastly I appoint my two sons Arthur Gurley
And Nathan Gurley whole and sole Executers of this
My last will and Testament Revoking all other
Will or wills here to fore by me made
Signed, Sealed and Acknowledged John (his mark) Gurley

In pressence of us

Joseph Gurley
John Ballard

North Carolina
Johnston County July Court 1760.^19,20,21
He died before July 1760 at Johnston County, North Carolina.²² He estate was probated with the following records...

Abt 1761 Nathan Gurley delivered a second inventory of the Estate of John Gurley to court. (JoCoCt. Minutes v.1 p.42, item 81)

In early 1762, the sherriff delivered into Open court an accounting of the sales of the estate of John GURLEY. Estates were sold by the sherriff to pay off debt and tax obligations. (JCCM c.1, Item 85)

At the end of 1763 there was another account of sales of the estate of John GURLEY. (JCCM v.1, 166) after 1761 at Johnston County, North Carolina.

Family

Keziah Turner b. c 1715

Children

Joseph Gurley²³ b. c 1736, d. c 1772
Arthur Gurley²⁴ b. b 1738, d. c 1761
Nathan Gurley+²⁵ b. b 1740, d. b 26 Aug 1777
Fredrick Gurley²⁶ b. a 1744
Lucy Gurley²⁷ b. a 1744
Rachel Gurley²⁸ b. a 1744
Milea Gurley²⁹ b. a 1744
Winea Gurley²⁸ b. a 1744
Simon Gurley²⁷ b. a 1744
Ester Gurley²⁸ b. a 1744

Citations

[S94] Blanche Adams Chapman, Wills and Administrations of Isle of Wight County, Virginia 1647-1800, p.99 :Gent, John. Leg. eldest son Thomas; youngest son John; to loving wife. Exs. Oliver Woodward, Thomas Allen. D. Dec. 3 1727. R Mar 28, 1728. Wit. Oliver Woodward, Christopher Reynold, John Gurley.
[S134] William Lindsay Hopkins, Isle of Wight Deeds 1720-36 and 1741-49, May 19, 1743 William Sellers and wife, Providence Sellers, to William Hatfield… 100 acres in Nottoway Parish (being last situated by John Gurley the patent dated 28 Feb. 1733 adjoining Beaver Dam Swamp. Wit: Joseph Cobb, John Gurley and George Sellers. Signed William and Providence Sellers. (IW Deeds 1720-1732 & 1741-1749 p.65).
[S134] William Lindsay Hopkins, Isle of Wight Deeds 1720-36 and 1741-49, August 23, 1745 John Gurley and wife Kezia Gurley of Nottoway Parish to Nicholas Gurley of the same… 50 acres in Nottoway Parish on the north side of Dicks Swamp. Wit: Joseph Cobb Jr., Catherine Cobb and Henry Flowers. Signed by John Gurley (his mark) and Kezia (her mark) Gurley (IW Deeds 1720-1732 & 1741-1749 p.88).
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: "Item I give to my beloved wife Kezia the land where on I live and my two work horses." "I give to my wife Kezia the plantation whereon I live during her life time or widowhood and after to my son Frederick Gurley and ____ to him his heirs and assigns forever."
[S390] Isle of Wight, Virginia Book 7 Wills and Administration: p159 - 160 Page is very blotchy. Date infered by mention of 17th year of the reign of George. Transfer on August 23, 1743 from John and Keziah Gurley to Nicholas Gurley.
[S449] Gurley Family and George Hartness Research, Notes and Letters, 2001 unknown repository, p. 11 notes descendants of John Gurley.
[S137] TLC Genealogy, Isle of Wight Deeds DB5, July 7-8, 1740 p.487 DB5 Lease and Release. From Jas. Carter of Bartee County, NC to George Gurley of IW, for 3 pounds and for divers good causes, about 175 acres in IW, and bounded by William Sellers. The land is part of a patent granted to Thos. Carter on May 30, 1734. Signed - Jas (his mark) Carter, Prissilla (her mark) Carter. Witness - J. Edwards, Nicholas (his mark) Gurley Jno. (his mark) Gurley. Recorded July 28, 1740. (IW Deed 1736-1741 p. 68-69).
[S134] William Lindsay Hopkins, Isle of Wight Deeds 1720-36 and 1741-49, May 3, 1743 Kezzia Turner to Joseph Cobb… 100 acres in Nottoway Parish (being the manor plantation given her by her father, James Turner, decd.) adjoining Doctors Branch, Roger Woodward, William West and Joseph West. Wit: William Hatfield, John Gurley and George Sellers. (IW Deeds 1720-1732 & 1741-1749 p.65).
[S134] William Lindsay Hopkins, Isle of Wight Deeds 1720-36 and 1741-49, August 15, 1743 Joseph Rochester of Bartee Precinct in North Carolina to John Gurley of Isle of Wight … 50 Acres on the south side of Nottoway River adjoining Carter. Wit: George Gurley, Benjamin Wombwell and John Edwards. (IW Deeds 1720-1732 & 1741-1749 p.69).
[S381] Isle of Wight, Virginia Deed Book 6: p.316 John Gurley buys 50 acres from Joseph Rochester. Transaction witnessed by George Gurley.
[S390] Isle of Wight, Virginia Book 7 Wills and Administration: p.159 August 23, 1745 John Gurley and wife Kezia Gurley of Nottoway Parish to Nicholas Gurley of the same… 50 acres in Nottoway Parish on the north side of Dicks Swamp. Wit: Joseph Cobb Jr., Catherine Cobb and Henry Flowers. Signed by John Gurley (his mark) and Kezia (her mark) Gurley (IW Deeds 1720-1732 & 1741-1749 p.88).
[S166] Letter, Justus R. Moll to John M. Bradley, January 1947, Item B-41. Lists source as Isle of Wight Deed Book 7 p.159.
[S381] Isle of Wight, Virginia Deed Book 6: August 26, 1745 "At a court held for Isle of Wight County August 26, 1745, John Gurley and Kezia his wife came into court and acknowledged their deed of Bargain and sale to Nicholas Gurley and the said Kezia being privately examined relinquishes here right of Dower to the land mentioned in the deed. The same is ordered to be recorded.
[S238] Dennis Ray Hudgins, Cavaliers and Pioneers v.6, p.20 "Richard Vick, 335 acs. Is. of Wight Co. on the s Side of Nottoway Riv., down the Wolf Pir Br.; adj. George Gurley, Richard Blow Junr., William Regester, John Gurley, Nicholas Gurley & William Hatfield; 12 Jul 1750, p.285. £1.S15.[For William Regester's 1. see PB 12, p.169, 95 acs. to William Rochester]"
[S585] Unknown subject Court Records, by unknown photographer, p.104 Nicholas Gurley served on the County Jury.
[S585] Unknown subject Court Records, by unknown photographer, p.111 Niicholas Gurley served on the County Jury December 13, 1750.
[S856] NC Grantor/Grantee Index of Johnston, Dobbs, and Lenoir Counties, online http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/lenoir/deeds/johnco2.txt
[S856] NC Grantor/Grantee Index of Johnston, Dobbs, and Lenoir Counties, online http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/lenoir/deeds/johnco2.txt, John Gurly sold land to John Ballard pl 469.
[S66] Notes on William Gurley, One of the First Settlers of Johnston Co., NC and Some of His Descendants;, p.19 lists source Department of Archives, Raleigh on p. 6 Col. 56.091.
[S103] Elizabeth E. Ross, Johnston Co., NC Wills v.1, p.80 Abstract of Will.
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: In the Name of God Amen December 21 day 1759 I John Gurley of Johnston County and province of North Carolina I enter being sick and weak but of a sound mind ....
[S45] Weynette Parks Haun, JoCo Ct. Minutes v.1 1759-1766, p.16, Item 34 "The last will and Testament of John Gurley, ded. was admitted to be prooved by the Oath of Joseph Gurley, Evidence. At ye same time Arthur Gulry & Nathan Gurley sones to the testator appeared & Qualified as Exrs. Ordered that ye same be recorded."
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: "Item I give to my son Joseph Gurley the plantation where on ___ lives and two breeding _____ with _____than he ______."
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: " Item I give to my son Arthur Gurley two cows and calves and a dark bay horse and a rifle gun ______ and likewise two breeding ____."
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: "Item I give to my son Nathan Gurley three cows and calves and a ____ bay mare and two young breeding sows and a bed and furniture belonging ____ and a rifle___."
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: "Item I give to my wife Kezia the plantation whereon I live during her life time or widowhood and after to my son Frederick Gurley and ____ to him his heirs and assigns forever."
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: "Item I give all the rest of my estate to be equally divided between my wife and children viz: Lucy, Rachel Milea Winea, Simon, Ester Gurley."
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: Item I give all the rest of my estate to be equally divided between my wife and children viz: Lucy, Rachel Milea Winea, Simon, Ester Gurley.
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: Item I give all the rest of my estate to be equally divided between my wife and children viz: Lucy, Rachel, Milea, Winea, Simon, Ester Gurley.

Keziah Turner

F, b. circa 1715

Keziah Turner was born circa 1715. She married John Gurley circa 1736 at Isle of Wight County, Virginia; Marriage is proved by the mention of Keziah as John Gurley's wife in his will proved in July 1760. Date is proved by ages of children and also proved by mention of John Gurley and wife Keziah Gurley in Isle of Wight deed dated August 23, 1743 and John witnessing a deed from Keziah Turner on May 3, 1743.^1,2,3 In 1966, researcher George Hartness speculated that Keziah Turner and John Gurley were was the 2nd wife of John Gurley and not the mother of Arthur due to the fact that in Arthur's will, he made mention of his "Mother-In-Law" Keziah.⁴ Keziah Turner witnessed the land transfer of John Gurley and Nicholas Gurley on 23 August 1745 at Nottoway Parish, Isle of Wight County, Virginia; when John and his wife, Kezia sold 50 acres on the North side of Dicks Swamp in Nottoway Parish to Nicholas Gurley for £70.^5,6,7 Keziah Turner was mentioned in the will of John Gurley as his wife on 21 December 1759 at Johnston County, North Carolina; this was the first Gurley Will recorded and probated in Johnston County, North Carolina

In the Name of God Amen December 21
day of 1759 I John Gurley of Johnston County
and province of North Carolina planter being
sick and weak but of a sound mind and disposing
memory thanks be to god for it calling to mind
the mortality of making and for the better
setling of my Temporal affairs do make and
Ordain this my last will and Testament in
Manner and form following….

Item First I give my soul to god who gave
It to me and next I give my body to be buried
In a desent order at the direction of my
Executers

Item I give to my beloved wife Kezia the
Bed where on I lie and my two work horses

Item I give to my son Arthur Gurley two
cows and calves and a dark bay horse
and a rifle guns and sword
and likewise two breeding ewes

Item I give to my son Joseph Gurley the
Plantation where on he now lives and
Two breeding ewes with holding more
Than he now has.

Item I give to my son Nathan Gurley three
Cows and calves and a ____ bay mare
And two ___ breeding Sows and a bed and
Furniture belonging there
And a rifle gun

Item I give to my wife Kezia the plantation whereon
I live during her life time or widowhood and
______ to my son Fredrick Gurley and
____ to him his heirs ____ forever

Item I give all the rest of my estate to be
Equally divided between my wife and
children viz: Lucy Rachel Milea Winea
Simon Ester Gurley

Lastly I appoint my two sons Arthur Gurley
And Nathan Gurley whole and sole Executers of this
My last will and Testament Revoking all other
Will or wills here to fore by me made
Signed, Sealed and Acknowledged John (his mark) Gurley

In pressence of us

Joseph Gurley
John Ballard

North Carolina
Johnston County July Court 1760.^8,9,10

Family

John Gurley b. b 1706, d. b Jul 1760

Children

Joseph Gurley b. c 1736, d. c 1772
Arthur Gurley b. b 1738, d. c 1761
Nathan Gurley+ b. b 1740, d. b 26 Aug 1777
Fredrick Gurley b. a 1744
Lucy Gurley b. a 1744
Rachel Gurley b. a 1744
Milea Gurley b. a 1744
Winea Gurley b. a 1744
Simon Gurley b. a 1744
Ester Gurley b. a 1744

Citations

[S134] William Lindsay Hopkins, Isle of Wight Deeds 1720-36 and 1741-49, August 23, 1745 John Gurley and wife Kezia Gurley of Nottoway Parish to Nicholas Gurley of the same… 50 acres in Nottoway Parish on the north side of Dicks Swamp. Wit: Joseph Cobb Jr., Catherine Cobb and Henry Flowers. Signed by John Gurley (his mark) and Kezia (her mark) Gurley (IW Deeds 1720-1732 & 1741-1749 p.88).
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: "Item I give to my beloved wife Kezia the land where on I live and my two work horses." "I give to my wife Kezia the plantation whereon I live during her life time or widowhood and after to my son Frederick Gurley and ____ to him his heirs and assigns forever."
[S390] Isle of Wight, Virginia Book 7 Wills and Administration: p159 - 160 Page is very blotchy. Date infered by mention of 17th year of the reign of George. Transfer on August 23, 1743 from John and Keziah Gurley to Nicholas Gurley.
[S449] Gurley Family and George Hartness Research, Notes and Letters, 2001 unknown repository, p. 11 notes descendants of John Gurley.
[S390] Isle of Wight, Virginia Book 7 Wills and Administration: p.159 August 23, 1745 John Gurley and wife Kezia Gurley of Nottoway Parish to Nicholas Gurley of the same… 50 acres in Nottoway Parish on the north side of Dicks Swamp. Wit: Joseph Cobb Jr., Catherine Cobb and Henry Flowers. Signed by John Gurley (his mark) and Kezia (her mark) Gurley (IW Deeds 1720-1732 & 1741-1749 p.88).
[S166] Letter, Justus R. Moll to John M. Bradley, January 1947, Item B-41. Lists source as Isle of Wight Deed Book 7 p.159.
[S381] Isle of Wight, Virginia Deed Book 6: August 26, 1745 "At a court held for Isle of Wight County August 26, 1745, John Gurley and Kezia his wife came into court and acknowledged their deed of Bargain and sale to Nicholas Gurley and the said Kezia being privately examined relinquishes here right of Dower to the land mentioned in the deed. The same is ordered to be recorded.
[S66] Notes on William Gurley, One of the First Settlers of Johnston Co., NC and Some of His Descendants;, p.19 lists source Department of Archives, Raleigh on p. 6 Col. 56.091.
[S103] Elizabeth E. Ross, Johnston Co., NC Wills v.1, p.80 Abstract of Will.
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: In the Name of God Amen December 21 day 1759 I John Gurley of Johnston County and province of North Carolina I enter being sick and weak but of a sound mind ....

Arthur Gurley¹

M, b. before 1738, d. circa 1761

Father

John Gurley² b. b 1706, d. b Jul 1760

Mother

Keziah Turner b. c 1715

Arthur Gurley Arthur Gurley was first mentined in Johnston Co. records in 1760 in the Johnston County Court Minutes v. 1 after his father's death.

34. "The Last Will and Testament of John GURLEY Decd. was admited to be prooved by the Oath of Joseph GURLEY Evidence. At ye same time Arthur GURLEY & Nathan GURLEY sones to the testator appeard & Qualified as Exrs. Ordered that ye same be recorded"

Only a few months later Arthur died:

58. "The Last Will & Testament of Arthur Gurley was prooved by the oath of Allexr. Pooll a subscribing evidence, and Joseph Gurley and Nathan GURLEY Executors appointed by sd Will took ye Oaths of Executors."

Arthur Gurley's Will
Page 764 of Johnston County Will book 1
Transcribed - Ted Gurley 2/99

In the Name of God Amen

I Arthur Gurley planter of the County an province aforesaid being sick and weak but of sound mind and siposing memory Thanks be to god for it. Calling to mind the great mortality of man and for the better setting of my temporal affairs do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following:

First I
my body to be buried in a decent at the discretion of my Executors.

I give to my Brother Joseph Gurley

I give to my Brother Nathan Gurley

I give to Alexander Pool

I give to my mother in law her chests.

I give to my brother Nathan Gurley my coat, ___________ and a ______ ox.

And lastly I appoint my Brother Joseph Gurley and Nathan Gurley my whole and sole executors of this my last will and testament revoking all other wills by me made.
Sign, seal and acknowledged in the pressence of Nathan Pool and Keziah Gurley.

Signed

Arthur Gurley.³ He was born before 1738; based on making legal land claims in 1759.⁴ He registered a land entry with county officals for 200 acres on the north side of the Neuse River at the upper end of the upper marsh and on th north side of Mockoson Swamp in February 1759 at Johnston County, North Carolina.⁴ He was mention as son in the will of John Gurley on 21 December 1759 at Johnston County, North Carolina; this was the first Gurley Will recorded and probated in Johnston County, North Carolina

In the Name of God Amen December 21
day of 1759 I John Gurley of Johnston County
and province of North Carolina planter being
sick and weak but of a sound mind and disposing
memory thanks be to god for it calling to mind
the mortality of making and for the better
setling of my Temporal affairs do make and
Ordain this my last will and Testament in
Manner and form following….

Item First I give my soul to god who gave
It to me and next I give my body to be buried
In a desent order at the direction of my
Executers

Item I give to my beloved wife Kezia the
Bed where on I lie and my two work horses

Item I give to my son Arthur Gurley two
cows and calves and a dark bay horse
and a rifle guns and sword
and likewise two breeding ewes

Item I give to my son Joseph Gurley the
Plantation where on he now lives and
Two breeding ewes with holding more
Than he now has.

Item I give to my son Nathan Gurley three
Cows and calves and a ____ bay mare
And two ___ breeding Sows and a bed and
Furniture belonging there
And a rifle gun

Item I give to my wife Kezia the plantation whereon
I live during her life time or widowhood and
______ to my son Fredrick Gurley and
____ to him his heirs ____ forever

Item I give all the rest of my estate to be
Equally divided between my wife and
children viz: Lucy Rachel Milea Winea
Simon Ester Gurley

Lastly I appoint my two sons Arthur Gurley
And Nathan Gurley whole and sole Executers of this
My last will and Testament Revoking all other
Will or wills here to fore by me made
Signed, Sealed and Acknowledged John (his mark) Gurley

In pressence of us

Joseph Gurley
John Ballard

North Carolina
Johnston County July Court 1760.^5,6,7
Arthur Gurley inherited livestock from his father's estate circa 1760 at Johnston County, North Carolina.⁸ He and Nathan Gurley were appointed executor of the estate of their father, John Gurley. in July 1760 at Johnston County, North Carolina, This was the first mention of Nathan and Arthur Gurley in Johnston County records.^9,10,11,12

Arthur Gurley died circa 1761 at Johnston County, North Carolina.^13,14

Citations

[S46] Elizabeth E. Ross, Johnston County North Carolina Will Abstracts 1746-1825 v.1, p.80, Abstract states that son Arthur was to recieve 1 Gun, 1 Sword, and Livestock.
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: " Item I give to my son Arthur Gurley two cows and calves and a dark bay horse and a rifle gun ______ and likewise two breeding ____."
[S87] Will of Arthur Gurley;.
[S485] Dr. A.B. Pruitt, Colonial Land Entries in North Carolina Volume 3 Part 1 (March 1758 - Sept. 1766), 515 Feb. Court 1759 Arthur Gurley enters 200 ac in Johntson County on N side of Neuse R., at upper end of Upper Marsh and on N. side of Mockoson Swamp.
[S66] Notes on William Gurley, One of the First Settlers of Johnston Co., NC and Some of His Descendants;, p.19 lists source Department of Archives, Raleigh on p. 6 Col. 56.091.
[S103] Elizabeth E. Ross, Johnston Co., NC Wills v.1, p.80 Abstract of Will.
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: In the Name of God Amen December 21 day 1759 I John Gurley of Johnston County and province of North Carolina I enter being sick and weak but of a sound mind ....
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: I give to my son Arthur Gurley two cows and calves and a dark bay horse and a rifle grain ______ and likewise two breeding ____.
[S45] Weynette Parks Haun, JoCo Ct. Minutes v.1 1759-1766, July, 1760 Johnston Co. Court p.16
Item 34. "The Last Will and Testament of John GURLEY Decd. was admited to be prooved by the Oath of Joseph GURLEY Evidence. At ye same time Arthur GURLEY & Nathan GURLEY sones to the testator appeard & Qualified as Exrs. Ordered that ye same be recorded."
[S45] Weynette Parks Haun, JoCo Ct. Minutes v.1 1759-1766, p.22, Item 47. January 1761 (based on the previous item in the JCCM v.1) "Nathl. GURLEY Execr. of John GURLEY Dec't. Will Delivered in an Inventory of ye Estate of ye sd Dec'd."
[S103] Elizabeth E. Ross, Johnston Co., NC Wills v.1, p.80 Will Abstract.
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: "Lastly I appoint my two sons Arthur Gurley and Nathan Gurley whole and sole executers of this my last will and testament revoking all other will or wills here to fore by me made."
[S45] Weynette Parks Haun, JoCo Ct. Minutes v.1 1759-1766, Item 58, p.29, "The Last Will & Testament of Arthur GURLEY was prooved by the oath of Allexr. POOL a subscribing evidence, and Joseph GURLEY and Nathan GURLEY Executors appointed by ad Will took ye Oaths of Executors. (p.29 JCCM v.1)."
[S46] Elizabeth E. Ross, Johnston County North Carolina Will Abstracts 1746-1825 v.1, p.64, Johnston Co. Will Book 1 p. 765. Will is not dated.
Original - Raliegh v.56.091 p.4.

Joseph Gurley^1,2

M, b. circa 1736, d. circa 1772

Father

John Gurley³ b. b 1706, d. b Jul 1760

Mother

Keziah Turner b. c 1715

Joseph Gurley was born circa 1736; based on him being a land holder in circa 1756.⁴ He and Nathan Gurley were involved in a land transfer Joseph Gurley sold land to Nathan Gurley circa 1757 at Dobbs County, North Carolina.⁵ Joseph Gurley wasgranted land consisting of 100 acres in on 17 May 1757 at Johnston County, North Carolina.⁶ He was mentioned as son in the will of and witnessed the signing of the will of his father, John Gurley on 21 December 1759 at Johnston County, North Carolina; this was the first Gurley Will recorded and probated in Johnston County, North Carolina

In the Name of God Amen December 21
day of 1759 I John Gurley of Johnston County
and province of North Carolina planter being
sick and weak but of a sound mind and disposing
memory thanks be to god for it calling to mind
the mortality of making and for the better
setling of my Temporal affairs do make and
Ordain this my last will and Testament in
Manner and form following….

Item First I give my soul to god who gave
It to me and next I give my body to be buried
In a desent order at the direction of my
Executers

Item I give to my beloved wife Kezia the
Bed where on I lie and my two work horses

Item I give to my son Arthur Gurley two
cows and calves and a dark bay horse
and a rifle guns and sword
and likewise two breeding ewes

Item I give to my son Joseph Gurley the
Plantation where on he now lives and
Two breeding ewes with holding more
Than he now has.

Item I give to my son Nathan Gurley three
Cows and calves and a ____ bay mare
And two ___ breeding Sows and a bed and
Furniture belonging there
And a rifle gun

Item I give to my wife Kezia the plantation whereon
I live during her life time or widowhood and
______ to my son Fredrick Gurley and
____ to him his heirs ____ forever

Item I give all the rest of my estate to be
Equally divided between my wife and
children viz: Lucy Rachel Milea Winea
Simon Ester Gurley

Lastly I appoint my two sons Arthur Gurley
And Nathan Gurley whole and sole Executers of this
My last will and Testament Revoking all other
Will or wills here to fore by me made
Signed, Sealed and Acknowledged John (his mark) Gurley

In pressence of us

Joseph Gurley
John Ballard

North Carolina
Johnston County July Court 1760.^7,8,9
Joseph Gurley inherited land and livestock from his father's estate circa 1760 at Johnston County, North Carolina.¹⁰ He In 1744, Joseph Gurley MIGHT have been granted land that he transfered on Jan. 2, 1760 to Joseph Sessions, planter in Johnston County. The land was on the East side of Mocasson Swamp and contained 100 Acres. The transaction was witnessed by Nathan Gurley and proved by Nathan Gurley in April , 1761. (Jo Co Deeds v.1, p. 15)

At a council held at New Bern the 25th day of Oct. 1756, present his Excellency, the Govenor. Read and Granted Warrants for land included:
Joseph Gurley 100 Acres in Johnston Co. (Records of the Executive Council 1755-1775 v.9 p.34)

Joseph GURLEY is very involved in the legal and personal affairs of the early GURLEY's of Johnston County, NC.

Johnston County Court Minutes v.1 p.16

Before Oct., 1760

34. "The last will and testament of John GURLEY decd. was admitted to be prooved by the Oath of Joseph GURLEY Evidence. At ye same time Arthur GURLEY & Nathan GURLEY sones to the testator appeard & qualified as Exrs. ordered that ye same be recorded."

In the same record a bit later...

"On the motion of Mr. BALLARD on Behalf of the Widow of Wm. GURLEY Deced. praying Letters of Admns. of the Estate of her said late Husband. The same is granted & she accordingly took the oath of an Admx. & tenders Hon. BALLARD & Joseph GURLEY as her securities who are accepted of, & it is further ordered that the said Admx. be at liberty to sell such part of the said intestates Estate as is perishable & as she may judge Convenient."

After January 1761 (record 47) something a bit odd happed Joseph declined to post bond for Mary GURLEY.

48. " Whereas John BALLARD & Joseph GURLEY at July Court last was alowd of to be securitys for Widow Mary GURLEY on her admrx. to her husband Willm. GURLEYS Estate Have declined ye same."

A few months after his father died, so did his brother, Arthur GURLEY. Joseph and his brother Nathan were dual executors of his will.

58. "The Last Will & Testament of Arthur Gurley was prooved by the oath of Allexr. Pool a subscribing evidence, and Joseph Gurley and Nathan GURLEY Executors appointed by sd Will took ye Oaths of Executors."

Later in 1761, Joseph GURLEY sold 100 acres in Johnston Co. to Joseph SESSIONS the transaction was prooved by his brother Nathan GURLEY. (JCCM v.1 Item 64) on 2 January 1760 at Johnston County, North Carolina.¹¹ He began military service in 1771 at Johnston County, North Carolina, per Ross and Wood in the Johnston County Military Roll of Honor, this was the Joseph Gurley who was son of John Gurley whose will was probated in the July Court 1760.¹² He died circa 1772 at Johnston County, North Carolina.¹³

Citations

[S46] Elizabeth E. Ross, Johnston County North Carolina Will Abstracts 1746-1825 v.1, p.80, Abstract states that "son Joseph was to recieve the plantation where he now lives and livestock."
[S87] Will of Arthur Gurley;, Arthur bequests ...
"I give to my Brother Joseph Gurley..."
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: "Item I give to my son Joseph Gurley the plantation where on ___ lives and two breeding _____ with _____than he ______."
[S483] Dr. A.B. Pruitt, Colonial Land Entries in North Carolina Volume 2 (1753-1756), 3638 No Date Wm Robertson and Peter Conway enter 100 ac. in Johnton Co. on Murtle Br; borderJoseph Gurley and Joseph Sessions.
[S856] NC Grantor/Grantee Index of Johnston, Dobbs, and Lenoir Counties, online http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/lenoir/deeds/johnco2.txt, Joseph Gurley sold land to Nathan Gurley p. 513.
[S132] Robert J. Cain, Colonial Records of North Carolina v.IX, 1755-1775, p.34 At a council meeting in New Bern, Joseph Gurley was granted 100 acres in Johnston County.
[S66] Notes on William Gurley, One of the First Settlers of Johnston Co., NC and Some of His Descendants;, p.19 lists source Department of Archives, Raleigh on p. 6 Col. 56.091.
[S103] Elizabeth E. Ross, Johnston Co., NC Wills v.1, p.80 Abstract of Will.
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: In the Name of God Amen December 21 day 1759 I John Gurley of Johnston County and province of North Carolina I enter being sick and weak but of a sound mind ....
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: I give to my son Joseph Gurley the plantation where on ___ lives and two breeding _____ with _____than he ______.
[S39] Weynette Parks Haun, Johnston County N.C. Abstracts: Deed Books A-1, B-1, Transcript-1, D, D-1 1759 - 1771 v.1, p.15 Joseph Gurley, planter, JoCo to Joseph SESSIONS, planter, same for a valuable consideration..100A, one devidender track of land lying on ES Mocasson sw beg at an Oak runing N20 W along the sw 126p to an Oak: N70 E126p to a pine: SW70 W126p to the 1st sta..above sd 100A barring date by pattent 1744... Wit: Nathan Gurley, Joseph SESSIONS, Junr. Apl Ct 1761 ackd. Test Robert Rainey.
[S47] Elizabeth E., Chairman of a Committe of Compilers Ross, Johnston Co., NC Military 1745-1996.
[S41] Weynette Parks Haun, Johnston County North Carolina County Court Minutes 1767 thru 1777 Book II, p.76, Administration on the Estate of Joseph Gurley Dec'd is granted to Mary GURLEY his Widow, who came into Court & Qualified who entered into bond with Nicholas Tyner & William TYNER in the sum of on Hundred & fifty pounds prol. Money. (p.76 JCCM v.2).

Nathan Gurley¹

M, b. before 1740, d. before 26 August 1777

Father

John Gurley² b. b 1706, d. b Jul 1760

Mother

Keziah Turner b. c 1715

Nathan Gurley A few moths after John GURLEY died, Nathan's brother, Arthur died. Nathan and his brother, Joseph were the executors of Arthur's estate...

58. "The Last Will & Testament of Arthur Gurley was prooved by the oath of Allexr. Pooll a subscribing evidence, and Joseph Gurley and Nathan GURLEY Executors appointed by sd Will took ye Oaths of Executors."

In the same item it is noted that Nathan GURLEY recorded a livestock mark for identification of his property.

"Ordered that Nathan GURLEY's Mark be recorded which is a crop in each ear and a half moon under the left."

Later in 1761Nathan GURLEY witnessed the will of John Torn. (80.)

Towards the end of 1761, Nathan delivered into court a second inventory of the estate of his father, John
GURLEY that included some items that were not available during the first inventory. (81)

In early 1762, Nathan delivered am account of the estate of his father, John GURLEY which was allowed. (JCCM v.1, 120)

About 1763, Nathan Gurley proved a deed from William GURLEY (It is unclear which William this was) to Alex. Pool which was recorded. Later the same day, the accounting of money from the sale of the estate of his father, John GURLEY was exhibited by Nathan and recorded by the court. (JCCM v.1, 172)

In 1763, A deed from John Ballard to Nathan Gurley was proved by the oath of Richard Vinson. (JCCM v.1 p.96)

In 1764, a deed from Nathan GURLEY to Stephan Anter was proved in court by John Smith. (JCCM v.1, 245)

In 1765, it appears that the estate of John Gurley, Nathan's father was finalized when Nathan resubmitted an accounting to the court. (JCCM v.1, 256.)

He was born before 1740; based on being able to sign legal documents in 1761.³ He and Joseph Gurley were involved in a land transfer Joseph Gurley sold land to Nathan Gurley circa 1757 at Dobbs County, North Carolina.⁴ Nathan Gurley was mentioned as son in the will of John Gurley on 21 December 1759 at Johnston County, North Carolina; this was the first Gurley Will recorded and probated in Johnston County, North Carolina

In the Name of God Amen December 21
day of 1759 I John Gurley of Johnston County
and province of North Carolina planter being
sick and weak but of a sound mind and disposing
memory thanks be to god for it calling to mind
the mortality of making and for the better
setling of my Temporal affairs do make and
Ordain this my last will and Testament in
Manner and form following….

Item First I give my soul to god who gave
It to me and next I give my body to be buried
In a desent order at the direction of my
Executers

Item I give to my beloved wife Kezia the
Bed where on I lie and my two work horses

Item I give to my son Arthur Gurley two
cows and calves and a dark bay horse
and a rifle guns and sword
and likewise two breeding ewes

Item I give to my son Joseph Gurley the
Plantation where on he now lives and
Two breeding ewes with holding more
Than he now has.

Item I give to my son Nathan Gurley three
Cows and calves and a ____ bay mare
And two ___ breeding Sows and a bed and
Furniture belonging there
And a rifle gun

Item I give to my wife Kezia the plantation whereon
I live during her life time or widowhood and
______ to my son Fredrick Gurley and
____ to him his heirs ____ forever

Item I give all the rest of my estate to be
Equally divided between my wife and
children viz: Lucy Rachel Milea Winea
Simon Ester Gurley

Lastly I appoint my two sons Arthur Gurley
And Nathan Gurley whole and sole Executers of this
My last will and Testament Revoking all other
Will or wills here to fore by me made
Signed, Sealed and Acknowledged John (his mark) Gurley

In pressence of us

Joseph Gurley
John Ballard

North Carolina
Johnston County July Court 1760.^5,6,7
Nathan Gurley was a witness In 1744, Joseph Gurley MIGHT have been granted land that he transfered on Jan. 2, 1760 to Joseph Sessions, planter in Johnston County. The land was on the East side of Mocasson Swamp and contained 100 Acres. The transaction was witnessed by Nathan Gurley and proved by Nathan Gurley in April , 1761. (Jo Co Deeds v.1, p. 15)

At a council held at New Bern the 25th day of Oct. 1756, present his Excellency, the Govenor. Read and Granted Warrants for land included:
Joseph Gurley 100 Acres in Johnston Co. (Records of the Executive Council 1755-1775 v.9 p.34)

Joseph GURLEY is very involved in the legal and personal affairs of the early GURLEY's of Johnston County, NC.

Johnston County Court Minutes v.1 p.16

Before Oct., 1760

34. "The last will and testament of John GURLEY decd. was admitted to be prooved by the Oath of Joseph GURLEY Evidence. At ye same time Arthur GURLEY & Nathan GURLEY sones to the testator appeard & qualified as Exrs. ordered that ye same be recorded."

In the same record a bit later...

"On the motion of Mr. BALLARD on Behalf of the Widow of Wm. GURLEY Deced. praying Letters of Admns. of the Estate of her said late Husband. The same is granted & she accordingly took the oath of an Admx. & tenders Hon. BALLARD & Joseph GURLEY as her securities who are accepted of, & it is further ordered that the said Admx. be at liberty to sell such part of the said intestates Estate as is perishable & as she may judge Convenient."

After January 1761 (record 47) something a bit odd happed Joseph declined to post bond for Mary GURLEY.

48. " Whereas John BALLARD & Joseph GURLEY at July Court last was alowd of to be securitys for Widow Mary GURLEY on her admrx. to her husband Willm. GURLEYS Estate Have declined ye same."

A few months after his father died, so did his brother, Arthur GURLEY. Joseph and his brother Nathan were dual executors of his will.

58. "The Last Will & Testament of Arthur Gurley was prooved by the oath of Allexr. Pool a subscribing evidence, and Joseph Gurley and Nathan GURLEY Executors appointed by sd Will took ye Oaths of Executors."

Later in 1761, Joseph GURLEY sold 100 acres in Johnston Co. to Joseph SESSIONS the transaction was prooved by his brother Nathan GURLEY. (JCCM v.1 Item 64) with Joseph Gurley on 2 January 1760 at Johnston County, North Carolina.⁸ Nathan Gurley and Arthur Gurley were appointed executor of the estate of their father, John Gurley. in July 1760 at Johnston County, North Carolina, This was the first mention of Nathan and Arthur Gurley in Johnston County records.^9,10,11,12

Nathan Gurley registered a land entry with county officals for 250 acres on both sides of Moccason Swamp, starting at the cove and running across the swamp in March 1761 at Johnston County, North Carolina.³ He was involved in a land transfer witnessed a land transaction between Gail Bryan and Richard Warren. on 29 November 1763 at Johnston County, North Carolina.¹³ He witnessed the land transfer of William Gurley on 16 January 1764 at NS of Neuse River and NS of Mochanson Swamp, Johnston County, North Carolina; when he sold 100 Acres to Alexander Pool. This land was part of a patent granted to William Gurley Sr. dated March 15, 1756.¹⁴ Nathan Gurley and William Gurley were involved in a land transfer reference to a land patent granted to William Gurley dated 20 April 1745 on 25 August 1764 at Johnston County, North Carolina.¹⁵ Nathan Gurley and John Gurley were involved in a land transfer Nathan and his wife, Ann transfered 640 Acres to John Gurley for £10 on 16 December 1769 at Johnston County, North Carolina.¹⁶ Nathan Gurley was involved in a land transfer witnessed a transaction between Joseph Boon and Leonard Musslewhite on 10 December 1770 at Johnston County, North Carolina.¹⁷ He was involved in a land transfer witnesses a transaction between Samson Sellers and William Davis Junr. on 4 February 1771 at Johnston County, North Carolina.¹⁸ He and Fredrick Gurley were involved in a land transfer Fredrick Gurley of Edgecomb Co to Nathan GURLEY, JoCo, 10£ proc 125 A in JoCo on NS Neuse Riv and NS Mocoson sw beg at a White Oak...The pattent dated 20 April 1745... Wit: Benjamin (x) Sellers, Joseph (x) Sellers, Arthur (A) Sellers from page 204 on 7 September 1771 at Johnston County, North Carolina.¹⁹ Nathan Gurley legal document in November 1774 at Johnston County, North Carolina.²⁰ He left a will that was executed on 9 July 1776 at Johnston County, North Carolina, Will of Nathan Gurley
Johnston Co. Will book 1, p.765
Transcribed Ted Gurley 2/99
From Microfilm.

In the Name of God Amen

I Nathan Gurley of the County of Johnston in the province of North Carolina ______ being weak in body but of sound memory. Thanks be to God and alling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing it appointed for all men to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament that is to say.

First of all I recomend my soul to God that gave it and for my body I recommend it to the earth to be buried in a Christian like and decnt manner at the discretion of my Executors.

I give to my beloved wife Anna Gurley a dark bay mare called Pleasure and fourteen head of cattle and fourteen head of sheep.

I give to my eldest son Arthur Gurley a plantation wereon I now live ________ One Hundred and Twenty-Five acres and a dictionary book.

I give my beloved son Robert the forward plantation _____ by the Bullard plantation

I give to my beloved daughter Elizabeth Gurley four head of cattle at William Edwards and a large church bible.

I give to my beloved daughter Fereby Gurley a mare and colt running in the woods at large and a feather bed and furniture.

____ the residue and rest of my Estate goods and _____ to my beloved wife Anna Gurley ______ widowhood. I give the remainder of all _____ to be equally divided between my four chilfren - Nathan Gurley, Robert Gurley, Elizabeth Gurley and Fereby Gurley to be equally divided.

Lastly I nominate_____ and appoint my friend William Gurley Sen. Executor and my wife Executrix of this my last will and testament revoking all other wills by me heretofore made ratifying this will and no other to be my last will and Testament in Testomony thereof I _______ my hand and affixed my seal this the 9th day of July in the year of our lord 1776. Signed, sealed and delivered in the _______ of us.

Witness & Signed

William Gurley Sen.
Arthur _______

Nathan Gurley signed and sealed.²¹
He died before 26 August 1777 at Johnston County, North Carolina.^22,23

Family

Children

Arthur Gurley²⁴ b. b 1757
Nathan Gurley²⁵ b. c 1760, d. b 21 Dec 1792
Elizabeth Gurley²⁶ b. c 1760
Ferebe Gurley²⁷ b. c 1760

Citations

[S46] Elizabeth E. Ross, Johnston County North Carolina Will Abstracts 1746-1825 v.1, p.80, Abstract states that son Nathan was bequeathed Bed and Furniture and 1 gun.
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: "Item I give to my son Nathan Gurley three cows and calves and a ____ bay mare and two young breeding sows and a bed and furniture belonging ____ and a rifle___."
[S485] Dr. A.B. Pruitt, Colonial Land Entries in North Carolina Volume 3 Part 1 (March 1758 - Sept. 1766), 1334 March 1761 Nathan Gurley enters 250 acres in Johnston County on both sides of Mockisons Swamp, at "the" cove, and runs across the swamp; paid, warrant dated March 26, 1761.
[S856] NC Grantor/Grantee Index of Johnston, Dobbs, and Lenoir Counties, online http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/lenoir/deeds/johnco2.txt, Joseph Gurley sold land to Nathan Gurley p. 513.
[S66] Notes on William Gurley, One of the First Settlers of Johnston Co., NC and Some of His Descendants;, p.19 lists source Department of Archives, Raleigh on p. 6 Col. 56.091.
[S103] Elizabeth E. Ross, Johnston Co., NC Wills v.1, p.80 Abstract of Will.
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: In the Name of God Amen December 21 day 1759 I John Gurley of Johnston County and province of North Carolina I enter being sick and weak but of a sound mind ....
[S39] Weynette Parks Haun, Johnston County N.C. Abstracts: Deed Books A-1, B-1, Transcript-1, D, D-1 1759 - 1771 v.1, p.15 Joseph Gurley, planter, JoCo to Joseph SESSIONS, planter, same for a valuable consideration..100A, one devidender track of land lying on ES Mocasson sw beg at an Oak runing N20 W along the sw 126p to an Oak: N70 E126p to a pine: SW70 W126p to the 1st sta..above sd 100A barring date by pattent 1744... Wit: Nathan Gurley, Joseph SESSIONS, Junr. Apl Ct 1761 ackd. Test Robert Rainey.
[S45] Weynette Parks Haun, JoCo Ct. Minutes v.1 1759-1766, July, 1760 Johnston Co. Court p.16
Item 34. "The Last Will and Testament of John GURLEY Decd. was admited to be prooved by the Oath of Joseph GURLEY Evidence. At ye same time Arthur GURLEY & Nathan GURLEY sones to the testator appeard & Qualified as Exrs. Ordered that ye same be recorded."
[S45] Weynette Parks Haun, JoCo Ct. Minutes v.1 1759-1766, p.22, Item 47. January 1761 (based on the previous item in the JCCM v.1) "Nathl. GURLEY Execr. of John GURLEY Dec't. Will Delivered in an Inventory of ye Estate of ye sd Dec'd."
[S103] Elizabeth E. Ross, Johnston Co., NC Wills v.1, p.80 Will Abstract.
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: "Lastly I appoint my two sons Arthur Gurley and Nathan Gurley whole and sole executers of this my last will and testament revoking all other will or wills here to fore by me made."
[S39] Weynette Parks Haun, Johnston County N.C. Abstracts: Deed Books A-1, B-1, Transcript-1, D, D-1 1759 - 1771 v.1, p.96 D1:66: 29 Nov1763 Tansaction between Gail BRYAIN to Richd. Warren. WIT Nathaniel Gurley.
[S39] Weynette Parks Haun, Johnston County N.C. Abstracts: Deed Books A-1, B-1, Transcript-1, D, D-1 1759 - 1771 v.1, Item 580 D-1:62 16 Jan 1764 William Gurley to Alexander POOL, 100 Acres in JoCo on NS Neuse River and on NS Mochanson Sw., it being part of a patent granted to Wm. Gurley Sr. dated 15 Mar 1756. Wit: Nathaniel Gurley and John Austian.
[S131] Robert J. Cain, Records of the Executive Council v.8 1735-1754, o. 112 D-1:197: 25 Aug 1764 John Ballard, Dobbs Co to Nathan Gurley, Jo Co 15£ proc, 100A in JoCo on NS Neuse River and on the NS of Mocoson sw beg at a white oak...being part of a patent granted to William Gurley dated 20 April 1745. WIT: Richard Sessons, Joseph Sessons.
[S39] Weynette Parks Haun, Johnston County N.C. Abstracts: Deed Books A-1, B-1, Transcript-1, D, D-1 1759 - 1771 v.1, p.84 item 498 Dec. 16, 1769 Nathan GURLEY and wife ANN to John GURLEY Senr. £10 640 Acres in JoCo on NS Neuse River and on SS Little River and on BS Mocoson Swamp, sw beg. at a White Oak at the head of Bear Branch the SS Mocoson sw and runing N35 W320p to a black Oak on War Hill: N55 E32p across Mocoson sw to a red ___: S35 W320 to a pine: a straight line to the beg. Signed Nathan Gurley, Ann (her mark) Gurley. Wit: Henry Rains, Benjamin Crafford, Micajah Edwards. TR-1:105 (278).
[S39] Weynette Parks Haun, Johnston County N.C. Abstracts: Deed Books A-1, B-1, Transcript-1, D, D-1 1759 - 1771 v.1, p.86 512 Tr-1:120 (293) 10 Dec 1770 Nathan Gurley witnesses a transaction between Joseph Boon and Leonard Musslewhite.
[S39] Weynette Parks Haun, Johnston County N.C. Abstracts: Deed Books A-1, B-1, Transcript-1, D, D-1 1759 - 1771 v.1, p. 89 Tr-1:141 (314) 4 Feb, 1771 Transaction between Samson Sellers and William Davis. Witnessed: Nathan Gurley.
[S39] Weynette Parks Haun, Johnston County N.C. Abstracts: Deed Books A-1, B-1, Transcript-1, D, D-1 1759 - 1771 v.1, p. 88 Item 529 Fredrick GURLEY, Edgecomb Co to Nathan GURLEY, JoCo, 10£ proc 125A in JoCo on NS Neuse Riv and NS Mocoson sw beg at a White Oak running N70 E179p to a pine: N20 W179p to a pine: S70 W179p to a White Oak on the sw: along to sw to 1st Sta...The pattent dated 20 April 1745...Wit: Benjamin (x) Sellers, Joseph Sellers, Arthur Sellers. from p.204.
[S39] Weynette Parks Haun, Johnston County N.C. Abstracts: Deed Books A-1, B-1, Transcript-1, D, D-1 1759 - 1771 v.1, p.63 Item 379 Tr-1:157: November 1774. Richard Pearce Senr. JoCo, Planter, for Estemed Love and affection, I have to my son Richard PEARCE Junr... OnNegro Boy named Man about 11 years of age... Wit: Nathan GURLEY. Lazarus CRAFFORD.
[S91] Will of Nathan Gurley - July 1776;, Will of Nathan Gurley
Johnston Co. Will book 1, p.765
Transcribed Ted Gurley 2/99
From Microfilm.

In the Name of God Amen

I Nathan Gurley of the County of Johnston in the province of North Carolina ______ being weak in body but of sound memory. Thanks be to God and alling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing it appointed for all men to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament that is to say.

First of all I recomend my soul to God that gave it and for my body I recommend it to the earth to be buried in a Christian like and decnt manner at the discretion of my Executors.

I give to my beloved wife Anna Gurley a dark bay mare called Pleasure and fourteen head of cattle and fourteen head of sheep.

I give to my eldest son Arthur Gurley a plantation wereon I now live ________ One Hundred and Twenty-Five acres and a dictionary book.

I give my beloved son Robert the forward plantation _____ by the Bullard plantation

I give to my beloved daughter Elizabeth Gurley four head of cattle at William Edwards and a large church bible.

I give to my beloved daughter Fereby Gurley a mare and colt running in the woods at large and a feather bed and furniture.

____ the residue and rest of my Estate goods and _____ to my beloved wife Anna Gurley ______ widowhood. I give the remainder of all _____ to be equally divided between my four chilfren - Nathan Gurley, Robert Gurley, Elizabeth Gurley and Fereby Gurley to be equally divided.

Lastly I nominate_____ and appoint my friend William Gurley Sen. Executor and my wife Executrix of this my last will and testament revoking all other wills by me heretofore made ratifying this will and no other to be my last will and Testament in Testomony thereof I _______ my hand and affixed my seal this the 9th day of July in the year of our lord 1776. Signed, sealed and delivered in the _______ of us.

Witness & Signed

William Gurley Sen.
Arthur _______

Nathan Gurley signed and sealed.
[S41] Weynette Parks Haun, Johnston County North Carolina County Court Minutes 1767 thru 1777 Book II, p.111, Record 254 occurs before record 257 dated August 26, 1777

"Proved in Open Court the last Will & Testament of Nathan GURLEY Des'd by William GURLEY Junior which was orderd to be recorded, When Ann GURLEY Executrix thereof came into Court and qualified & returned an Inventory of the said Des'd Estate ordered to be fil'd. Letters Issued."
[S91] Will of Nathan Gurley - July 1776;, Will executed July 9, 1776.
[S91] Will of Nathan Gurley - July 1776;, "I give to my eldest son Arthur Gurley a plantation wereon I now live ________ One Hundred and Twenty-Five acres and a dictionary book."
[S91] Will of Nathan Gurley - July 1776;.
[S91] Will of Nathan Gurley - July 1776;, "I give to my beloved daughter Elizabeth Gurley four head of cattle at William Edwards and a large church bible."
[S91] Will of Nathan Gurley - July 1776;, "I give to my beloved daughter Fereby Gurley a mare and colt running in the woods at large and a feather bed and furniture."

Fredrick Gurley¹

M, b. after 1744

Father

John Gurley² b. b 1706, d. b Jul 1760

Mother

Keziah Turner b. c 1715

Fredrick Gurley was born after 1744; based on the marriage of his parents, John and Keziah. He was listed as son in the will of John Gurley on 21 December 1759 at Johnston County, North Carolina; this was the first Gurley Will recorded and probated in Johnston County, North Carolina

In the Name of God Amen December 21
day of 1759 I John Gurley of Johnston County
and province of North Carolina planter being
sick and weak but of a sound mind and disposing
memory thanks be to god for it calling to mind
the mortality of making and for the better
setling of my Temporal affairs do make and
Ordain this my last will and Testament in
Manner and form following….

Item First I give my soul to god who gave
It to me and next I give my body to be buried
In a desent order at the direction of my
Executers

Item I give to my beloved wife Kezia the
Bed where on I lie and my two work horses

Item I give to my son Arthur Gurley two
cows and calves and a dark bay horse
and a rifle guns and sword
and likewise two breeding ewes

Item I give to my son Joseph Gurley the
Plantation where on he now lives and
Two breeding ewes with holding more
Than he now has.

Item I give to my son Nathan Gurley three
Cows and calves and a ____ bay mare
And two ___ breeding Sows and a bed and
Furniture belonging there
And a rifle gun

Item I give to my wife Kezia the plantation whereon
I live during her life time or widowhood and
______ to my son Fredrick Gurley and
____ to him his heirs ____ forever

Item I give all the rest of my estate to be
Equally divided between my wife and
children viz: Lucy Rachel Milea Winea
Simon Ester Gurley

Lastly I appoint my two sons Arthur Gurley
And Nathan Gurley whole and sole Executers of this
My last will and Testament Revoking all other
Will or wills here to fore by me made
Signed, Sealed and Acknowledged John (his mark) Gurley

In pressence of us

Joseph Gurley
John Ballard

North Carolina
Johnston County July Court 1760.^3,4,5
Fredrick Gurley inherited his father's estate circa 1760 at Johnston County, North Carolina.⁶ He and Nathan Gurley were involved in a land transfer Fredrick Gurley of Edgecomb Co to Nathan GURLEY, JoCo, 10£ proc 125 A in JoCo on NS Neuse Riv and NS Mocoson sw beg at a White Oak...The pattent dated 20 April 1745... Wit: Benjamin (x) Sellers, Joseph (x) Sellers, Arthur (A) Sellers from page 204 on 7 September 1771 at Johnston County, North Carolina.⁷ Fredrick Gurley waslisted on the in 1799 tax list of at Capt. Barna Bulls District, Johnston County, North Carolina, his household's taxable property included no land holdings and one free poll.⁸

Citations

[S46] Elizabeth E. Ross, Johnston County North Carolina Will Abstracts 1746-1825 v.1, p.80, Abstract states that "son Fredrick was to recieve 1 gun."
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: "Item I give to my wife Kezia the plantation whereon I live during her life time or widowhood and after to my son Frederick Gurley and ____ to him his heirs and assigns forever."
[S66] Notes on William Gurley, One of the First Settlers of Johnston Co., NC and Some of His Descendants;, p.19 lists source Department of Archives, Raleigh on p. 6 Col. 56.091.
[S103] Elizabeth E. Ross, Johnston Co., NC Wills v.1, p.80 Abstract of Will.
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: In the Name of God Amen December 21 day 1759 I John Gurley of Johnston County and province of North Carolina I enter being sick and weak but of a sound mind ....
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: "I give to my wife Kezia the plantation whereon I live during her life time or widowhood and after to my son Frederick Gurley and ____ to him his heirs and assigns forever."
[S39] Weynette Parks Haun, Johnston County N.C. Abstracts: Deed Books A-1, B-1, Transcript-1, D, D-1 1759 - 1771 v.1, p. 88 Item 529 Fredrick GURLEY, Edgecomb Co to Nathan GURLEY, JoCo, 10£ proc 125A in JoCo on NS Neuse Riv and NS Mocoson sw beg at a White Oak running N70 E179p to a pine: N20 W179p to a pine: S70 W179p to a White Oak on the sw: along to sw to 1st Sta...The pattent dated 20 April 1745...Wit: Benjamin (x) Sellers, Joseph Sellers, Arthur Sellers. from p.204.
[S491] Haun, Johnston County North Carolina Taxables 1785-1820, v.1,2,3, p.6 Frederick Gurley no land holding, one free poll.

Lucy Gurley¹

F, b. after 1744

Father

John Gurley² b. b 1706, d. b Jul 1760

Mother

Keziah Turner b. c 1715

Lucy Gurley was born after 1744; date is based on the marriage of John and Keziah, her parents. She was listed as daughter in the will of John Gurley on 21 December 1759 at Johnston County, North Carolina; this was the first Gurley Will recorded and probated in Johnston County, North Carolina

In the Name of God Amen December 21
day of 1759 I John Gurley of Johnston County
and province of North Carolina planter being
sick and weak but of a sound mind and disposing
memory thanks be to god for it calling to mind
the mortality of making and for the better
setling of my Temporal affairs do make and
Ordain this my last will and Testament in
Manner and form following….

Item First I give my soul to god who gave
It to me and next I give my body to be buried
In a desent order at the direction of my
Executers

Item I give to my beloved wife Kezia the
Bed where on I lie and my two work horses

Item I give to my son Arthur Gurley two
cows and calves and a dark bay horse
and a rifle guns and sword
and likewise two breeding ewes

Item I give to my son Joseph Gurley the
Plantation where on he now lives and
Two breeding ewes with holding more
Than he now has.

Item I give to my son Nathan Gurley three
Cows and calves and a ____ bay mare
And two ___ breeding Sows and a bed and
Furniture belonging there
And a rifle gun

Item I give to my wife Kezia the plantation whereon
I live during her life time or widowhood and
______ to my son Fredrick Gurley and
____ to him his heirs ____ forever

Item I give all the rest of my estate to be
Equally divided between my wife and
children viz: Lucy Rachel Milea Winea
Simon Ester Gurley

Lastly I appoint my two sons Arthur Gurley
And Nathan Gurley whole and sole Executers of this
My last will and Testament Revoking all other
Will or wills here to fore by me made
Signed, Sealed and Acknowledged John (his mark) Gurley

In pressence of us

Joseph Gurley
John Ballard

North Carolina
Johnston County July Court 1760.^3,4,5

Citations

[S46] Elizabeth E. Ross, Johnston County North Carolina Will Abstracts 1746-1825 v.1, p.80, Abstract states that, "Remaining estate to be divided between wife and children: Lucy, Rachel, Milea, Winea, Simon, and Esther Gurley."
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: "Item I give all the rest of my estate to be equally divided between my wife and children viz: Lucy, Rachel Milea Winea, Simon, Ester Gurley."
[S66] Notes on William Gurley, One of the First Settlers of Johnston Co., NC and Some of His Descendants;, p.19 lists source Department of Archives, Raleigh on p. 6 Col. 56.091.
[S103] Elizabeth E. Ross, Johnston Co., NC Wills v.1, p.80 Abstract of Will.
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: In the Name of God Amen December 21 day 1759 I John Gurley of Johnston County and province of North Carolina I enter being sick and weak but of a sound mind ....

Rachel Gurley¹

F, b. after 1744

Father

John Gurley² b. b 1706, d. b Jul 1760

Mother

Keziah Turner b. c 1715

Rachel Gurley was born after 1744; based on the marriage of her parents, John and Keziah. She was listed as daughter in the will of John Gurley on 21 December 1759 at Johnston County, North Carolina; this was the first Gurley Will recorded and probated in Johnston County, North Carolina

In the Name of God Amen December 21
day of 1759 I John Gurley of Johnston County
and province of North Carolina planter being
sick and weak but of a sound mind and disposing
memory thanks be to god for it calling to mind
the mortality of making and for the better
setling of my Temporal affairs do make and
Ordain this my last will and Testament in
Manner and form following….

Item First I give my soul to god who gave
It to me and next I give my body to be buried
In a desent order at the direction of my
Executers

Item I give to my beloved wife Kezia the
Bed where on I lie and my two work horses

Item I give to my son Arthur Gurley two
cows and calves and a dark bay horse
and a rifle guns and sword
and likewise two breeding ewes

Item I give to my son Joseph Gurley the
Plantation where on he now lives and
Two breeding ewes with holding more
Than he now has.

Item I give to my son Nathan Gurley three
Cows and calves and a ____ bay mare
And two ___ breeding Sows and a bed and
Furniture belonging there
And a rifle gun

Item I give to my wife Kezia the plantation whereon
I live during her life time or widowhood and
______ to my son Fredrick Gurley and
____ to him his heirs ____ forever

Item I give all the rest of my estate to be
Equally divided between my wife and
children viz: Lucy Rachel Milea Winea
Simon Ester Gurley

Lastly I appoint my two sons Arthur Gurley
And Nathan Gurley whole and sole Executers of this
My last will and Testament Revoking all other
Will or wills here to fore by me made
Signed, Sealed and Acknowledged John (his mark) Gurley

In pressence of us

Joseph Gurley
John Ballard

North Carolina
Johnston County July Court 1760.^3,4,5

Citations

[S46] Elizabeth E. Ross, Johnston County North Carolina Will Abstracts 1746-1825 v.1, p.80, Abstract states that, "Remaining estate to be divided between wife and children: Lucy, Rachel, Milea, Winea, Simon, and Esther Gurley."
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: Item I give all the rest of my estate to be equally divided between my wife and children viz: Lucy, Rachel Milea Winea, Simon, Ester Gurley.
[S66] Notes on William Gurley, One of the First Settlers of Johnston Co., NC and Some of His Descendants;, p.19 lists source Department of Archives, Raleigh on p. 6 Col. 56.091.
[S103] Elizabeth E. Ross, Johnston Co., NC Wills v.1, p.80 Abstract of Will.
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: In the Name of God Amen December 21 day 1759 I John Gurley of Johnston County and province of North Carolina I enter being sick and weak but of a sound mind ....

Milea Gurley¹

F, b. after 1744

Father

John Gurley² b. b 1706, d. b Jul 1760

Mother

Keziah Turner b. c 1715

Milea Gurley was born after 1744; date based on the marriage of her parents, John and Keziah. She was listed as daughter in the will of John Gurley on 21 December 1759 at Johnston County, North Carolina; this was the first Gurley Will recorded and probated in Johnston County, North Carolina

In the Name of God Amen December 21
day of 1759 I John Gurley of Johnston County
and province of North Carolina planter being
sick and weak but of a sound mind and disposing
memory thanks be to god for it calling to mind
the mortality of making and for the better
setling of my Temporal affairs do make and
Ordain this my last will and Testament in
Manner and form following….

Item First I give my soul to god who gave
It to me and next I give my body to be buried
In a desent order at the direction of my
Executers

Item I give to my beloved wife Kezia the
Bed where on I lie and my two work horses

Item I give to my son Arthur Gurley two
cows and calves and a dark bay horse
and a rifle guns and sword
and likewise two breeding ewes

Item I give to my son Joseph Gurley the
Plantation where on he now lives and
Two breeding ewes with holding more
Than he now has.

Item I give to my son Nathan Gurley three
Cows and calves and a ____ bay mare
And two ___ breeding Sows and a bed and
Furniture belonging there
And a rifle gun

Item I give to my wife Kezia the plantation whereon
I live during her life time or widowhood and
______ to my son Fredrick Gurley and
____ to him his heirs ____ forever

Item I give all the rest of my estate to be
Equally divided between my wife and
children viz: Lucy Rachel Milea Winea
Simon Ester Gurley

Lastly I appoint my two sons Arthur Gurley
And Nathan Gurley whole and sole Executers of this
My last will and Testament Revoking all other
Will or wills here to fore by me made
Signed, Sealed and Acknowledged John (his mark) Gurley

In pressence of us

Joseph Gurley
John Ballard

North Carolina
Johnston County July Court 1760.^3,4,5

Citations

[S46] Elizabeth E. Ross, Johnston County North Carolina Will Abstracts 1746-1825 v.1, p.80, Abstract states that, "Remaining estate to be divided between wife and children: Lucy, Rachel, Milea, Winea, Simon, and Esther Gurley."
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: Item I give all the rest of my estate to be equally divided between my wife and children viz: Lucy, Rachel, Milea, Winea, Simon, Ester Gurley.
[S66] Notes on William Gurley, One of the First Settlers of Johnston Co., NC and Some of His Descendants;, p.19 lists source Department of Archives, Raleigh on p. 6 Col. 56.091.
[S103] Elizabeth E. Ross, Johnston Co., NC Wills v.1, p.80 Abstract of Will.
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: In the Name of God Amen December 21 day 1759 I John Gurley of Johnston County and province of North Carolina I enter being sick and weak but of a sound mind ....

Winea Gurley¹

F, b. after 1744

Father

John Gurley² b. b 1706, d. b Jul 1760

Mother

Keziah Turner b. c 1715

Winea Gurley was born after 1744; date based on the marriage of her parents, John and Keziah. She was listed as John & Keziah's child in the will of John Gurley on 21 December 1759 at Johnston County, North Carolina; this was the first Gurley Will recorded and probated in Johnston County, North Carolina

In the Name of God Amen December 21
day of 1759 I John Gurley of Johnston County
and province of North Carolina planter being
sick and weak but of a sound mind and disposing
memory thanks be to god for it calling to mind
the mortality of making and for the better
setling of my Temporal affairs do make and
Ordain this my last will and Testament in
Manner and form following….

Item First I give my soul to god who gave
It to me and next I give my body to be buried
In a desent order at the direction of my
Executers

Item I give to my beloved wife Kezia the
Bed where on I lie and my two work horses

Item I give to my son Arthur Gurley two
cows and calves and a dark bay horse
and a rifle guns and sword
and likewise two breeding ewes

Item I give to my son Joseph Gurley the
Plantation where on he now lives and
Two breeding ewes with holding more
Than he now has.

Item I give to my son Nathan Gurley three
Cows and calves and a ____ bay mare
And two ___ breeding Sows and a bed and
Furniture belonging there
And a rifle gun

Item I give to my wife Kezia the plantation whereon
I live during her life time or widowhood and
______ to my son Fredrick Gurley and
____ to him his heirs ____ forever

Item I give all the rest of my estate to be
Equally divided between my wife and
children viz: Lucy Rachel Milea Winea
Simon Ester Gurley

Lastly I appoint my two sons Arthur Gurley
And Nathan Gurley whole and sole Executers of this
My last will and Testament Revoking all other
Will or wills here to fore by me made
Signed, Sealed and Acknowledged John (his mark) Gurley

In pressence of us

Joseph Gurley
John Ballard

North Carolina
Johnston County July Court 1760.^3,4,5

Citations

[S46] Elizabeth E. Ross, Johnston County North Carolina Will Abstracts 1746-1825 v.1, p.80, Abstract states that, "Remaining estate to be divided between wife and children: Lucy, Rachel, Milea, Winea, Simon, and Esther Gurley."
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: Item I give all the rest of my estate to be equally divided between my wife and children viz: Lucy, Rachel Milea Winea, Simon, Ester Gurley.
[S66] Notes on William Gurley, One of the First Settlers of Johnston Co., NC and Some of His Descendants;, p.19 lists source Department of Archives, Raleigh on p. 6 Col. 56.091.
[S103] Elizabeth E. Ross, Johnston Co., NC Wills v.1, p.80 Abstract of Will.
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: In the Name of God Amen December 21 day 1759 I John Gurley of Johnston County and province of North Carolina I enter being sick and weak but of a sound mind ....

Simon Gurley¹

M, b. after 1744

Father

John Gurley² b. b 1706, d. b Jul 1760

Mother

Keziah Turner b. c 1715

Simon Gurley began military service at NC Line.³ He was born after 1744; based on the marriage of John and Keziah. He was listed as John and Keziah's child in the will of John Gurley on 21 December 1759 at Johnston County, North Carolina; this was the first Gurley Will recorded and probated in Johnston County, North Carolina

In the Name of God Amen December 21
day of 1759 I John Gurley of Johnston County
and province of North Carolina planter being
sick and weak but of a sound mind and disposing
memory thanks be to god for it calling to mind
the mortality of making and for the better
setling of my Temporal affairs do make and
Ordain this my last will and Testament in
Manner and form following….

Item First I give my soul to god who gave
It to me and next I give my body to be buried
In a desent order at the direction of my
Executers

Item I give to my beloved wife Kezia the
Bed where on I lie and my two work horses

Item I give to my son Arthur Gurley two
cows and calves and a dark bay horse
and a rifle guns and sword
and likewise two breeding ewes

Item I give to my son Joseph Gurley the
Plantation where on he now lives and
Two breeding ewes with holding more
Than he now has.

Item I give to my son Nathan Gurley three
Cows and calves and a ____ bay mare
And two ___ breeding Sows and a bed and
Furniture belonging there
And a rifle gun

Item I give to my wife Kezia the plantation whereon
I live during her life time or widowhood and
______ to my son Fredrick Gurley and
____ to him his heirs ____ forever

Item I give all the rest of my estate to be
Equally divided between my wife and
children viz: Lucy Rachel Milea Winea
Simon Ester Gurley

Lastly I appoint my two sons Arthur Gurley
And Nathan Gurley whole and sole Executers of this
My last will and Testament Revoking all other
Will or wills here to fore by me made
Signed, Sealed and Acknowledged John (his mark) Gurley

In pressence of us

Joseph Gurley
John Ballard

North Carolina
Johnston County July Court 1760.^4,5,6

Citations

[S46] Elizabeth E. Ross, Johnston County North Carolina Will Abstracts 1746-1825 v.1, p.80, Abstract states that, "Remaining estate to be divided between wife and children: Lucy, Rachel, Milea, Winea, Simon, and Esther Gurley."
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: "Item I give all the rest of my estate to be equally divided between my wife and children viz: Lucy, Rachel Milea Winea, Simon, Ester Gurley."
[S47] Elizabeth E., Chairman of a Committe of Compilers Ross, Johnston Co., NC Military 1745-1996, p.26, Book notes that Simon Gurley was part of the NC Line during the Revolution and that this Simon was the son of John and Keziah Gurley.
[S66] Notes on William Gurley, One of the First Settlers of Johnston Co., NC and Some of His Descendants;, p.19 lists source Department of Archives, Raleigh on p. 6 Col. 56.091.
[S103] Elizabeth E. Ross, Johnston Co., NC Wills v.1, p.80 Abstract of Will.
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: In the Name of God Amen December 21 day 1759 I John Gurley of Johnston County and province of North Carolina I enter being sick and weak but of a sound mind ....

Ester Gurley¹

F, b. after 1744

Father

John Gurley² b. b 1706, d. b Jul 1760

Mother

Keziah Turner b. c 1715

Ester Gurley was born after 1744; based on the marriage of John and Keziah. She was listed as a child of John and Keziah Gurley in the will of John Gurley on 21 December 1759 at Johnston County, North Carolina; this was the first Gurley Will recorded and probated in Johnston County, North Carolina

In the Name of God Amen December 21
day of 1759 I John Gurley of Johnston County
and province of North Carolina planter being
sick and weak but of a sound mind and disposing
memory thanks be to god for it calling to mind
the mortality of making and for the better
setling of my Temporal affairs do make and
Ordain this my last will and Testament in
Manner and form following….

Item First I give my soul to god who gave
It to me and next I give my body to be buried
In a desent order at the direction of my
Executers

Item I give to my beloved wife Kezia the
Bed where on I lie and my two work horses

Item I give to my son Arthur Gurley two
cows and calves and a dark bay horse
and a rifle guns and sword
and likewise two breeding ewes

Item I give to my son Joseph Gurley the
Plantation where on he now lives and
Two breeding ewes with holding more
Than he now has.

Item I give to my son Nathan Gurley three
Cows and calves and a ____ bay mare
And two ___ breeding Sows and a bed and
Furniture belonging there
And a rifle gun

Item I give to my wife Kezia the plantation whereon
I live during her life time or widowhood and
______ to my son Fredrick Gurley and
____ to him his heirs ____ forever

Item I give all the rest of my estate to be
Equally divided between my wife and
children viz: Lucy Rachel Milea Winea
Simon Ester Gurley

Lastly I appoint my two sons Arthur Gurley
And Nathan Gurley whole and sole Executers of this
My last will and Testament Revoking all other
Will or wills here to fore by me made
Signed, Sealed and Acknowledged John (his mark) Gurley

In pressence of us

Joseph Gurley
John Ballard

North Carolina
Johnston County July Court 1760.^3,4,5

Citations

[S46] Elizabeth E. Ross, Johnston County North Carolina Will Abstracts 1746-1825 v.1, p.80, Abstract states that, "Remaining estate to be divided between wife and children: Lucy, Rachel, Milea, Winea, Simon, and Esther Gurley."
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: Item I give all the rest of my estate to be equally divided between my wife and children viz: Lucy, Rachel Milea Winea, Simon, Ester Gurley.
[S66] Notes on William Gurley, One of the First Settlers of Johnston Co., NC and Some of His Descendants;, p.19 lists source Department of Archives, Raleigh on p. 6 Col. 56.091.
[S103] Elizabeth E. Ross, Johnston Co., NC Wills v.1, p.80 Abstract of Will.
[S175] John Gurley Will 1760 Johnston County Wills 1760-1922, CR.0560801.5: In the Name of God Amen December 21 day 1759 I John Gurley of Johnston County and province of North Carolina I enter being sick and weak but of a sound mind ....