Matilda Ellen Gurley1

F, b. 15 December 1854, d. 19 November 1931
FatherWilliam Rutledge Gurley2 b. 22 Feb 1821
MotherSara Ann Criner b. 14 Mar 1825, d. 27 Feb 1895
     Matilda Ellen Gurley was born on 15 December 1854.3 She was given notice that a petition was filed to sell the land of John Gurley, her grandfather on 14 April 1891 at Madison County, Alabama; After John Gurley's death a petition was filed to sell his land.4 Matilda Ellen Gurley died on 19 November 1931 at age 76.3 She was buried after 19 November 1931 at Gurley Cemetery, Gurley, Madison County, Alabama.5

Family
Children

Citations

  1. [S30] Albert E. Gurley, AE Gurley, Gurley Family History 1897, p.242.
  2. [S30] Albert E. Gurley, AE Gurley, Gurley Family History 1897, p.242 Not sourced.
  3. [S216] Interview, Larry Gurley, March 6, 2000, Larry Gurley family history as handed down verbally and with others notes.
  4. [S318] Kathleen Paul and Pauline Jones Gandrud Jones, Alabama Records Volume 129, p.63 Madison Co., AL Probate Minutes p.165 Petition to sell land of John Gurley dec'd. Heirs at law are Louisa J. Vincent, a widow, Thomas P. Gurley, James R. Gurley, Thomas F. Gurley, Amelia J. Bennett and husband W.T. Bennett, Matilda E. Walker and husband E.F. Walker, Mollie G. Hall and husband Thomas R. Hall, Cornelia A. Bennett and husband Frank S. Bennett are to be notified by citation, and John W. Gurley of Clarksville, Texas, Joseph C. Gurley of Chattanooga, TN, John F. Gurley whose residence is unknown, Ida Bushnell and husband Charles S. Bushnell of Jacksonville, FL. John G. Hambrick of St. Louis Mo. and James Hambrick, residence unknown to be notified by publication."
  5. [S809] Matilda Ellen Gurley Walker Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55896888/…, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 25 July 2020), memorial page for Matilda Ellen Gurley Walker (15 Dec 1854–19 Nov 1931), Find a Grave Memorial no. 55896888, citing Gurley Cemetery, Gurley, Madison County, Alabama, USA ; Maintained by Lynette Groves (contributor 47190662) .

Mary Ellen Vincent1

F, b. 29 December 1859, d. before 1893
FatherWilliam C. Vincent b. 1828, d. 30 Oct 1889
MotherLouisa Jane Elizabeth Gurley2 b. 19 Jul 1832, d. 2 Mar 1893
     Mary Ellen Vincent was born on 29 December 1859. She died before 1893.3

Citations

  1. [S30] Albert E. Gurley, AE Gurley, Gurley Family History 1897, p.243.
  2. [S30] Albert E. Gurley, AE Gurley, Gurley Family History 1897, p. 242 Not sourced.
  3. [S474] Pauline Jones Gandrud, Alabama Records Volume 173 Madison County NewsPapers, p. 89 Source Huntsville Argus Newspaper March 9, 1893. Died of pneumonia at the home of her Son-In-Law, Mr. John Bradley yesterday afternoon, Mrs. W. Cvincent. The recent death of her daughter weighted on her mind (she died of pneumonia), The deceased was a sister of Capt. Frank Gurley of this county and shortly after the death of her husband about 5 years ago, she came to this city and made her home with her son and daughter. After the death of the latter she devoted herself to caring for her grandchildren... for the second time those little ones are bereft. (death record: Jennie Vincent, aged 660 died in Huntsville March 2).

Samuel Wallis Woodland

M, d. 28 June 1873
     Samuel Wallis Woodland married Elizabeth Rhea Gurley, daughter of Col. Edward Jeremiah Gurley and Annie Elizabeth Blocker, on 30 May 1872.1 Samuel Wallis Woodland died on 28 June 1873 at Waco, Texas.2

Family

Elizabeth Rhea Gurley b. 17 Mar 1851, d. Jan 1883
Child

Citations

  1. [S30] Albert E. Gurley, AE Gurley, Gurley Family History 1897, p.243.
  2. [S30] Albert E. Gurley, AE Gurley, Gurley Family History 1897, p.243 Not sourced.

Edward Wallis Woodland1

M, b. 28 February 1873
FatherSamuel Wallis Woodland d. 28 Jun 1873
MotherElizabeth Rhea Gurley b. 17 Mar 1851, d. Jan 1883
     Edward Wallis Woodland was born on 28 February 1873 at Waco, Texas.2

Citations

  1. [S30] Albert E. Gurley, AE Gurley, Gurley Family History 1897, p.243.
  2. [S30] Albert E. Gurley, AE Gurley, Gurley Family History 1897, p. 243 Not sourced.

John Sears Rhea

M, b. 14 April 1880
MotherElizabeth Rhea Gurley b. 17 Mar 1851, d. Jan 1883
     John Sears Rhea was born on 14 April 1880 at Waco, Texas.1

Citations

  1. [S30] Albert E. Gurley, AE Gurley, Gurley Family History 1897, p.243. Not sourced.

Annie Blocker Brooks

F, b. 12 July 1882
MotherMary Agnes Gurley b. 17 Oct 1855
     Annie Blocker Brooks was born on 12 July 1882.1

Citations

  1. [S30] Albert E. Gurley, AE Gurley, Gurley Family History 1897, p.244 Not sourced.

Mary Azelete Brooks

F, b. 2 January 1885
MotherMary Agnes Gurley b. 17 Oct 1855
     Mary Azelete Brooks was born on 2 January 1885.1

Citations

  1. [S30] Albert E. Gurley, AE Gurley, Gurley Family History 1897, p.244 Not sourced.

Bessie Brooks

F, b. 13 July 1886, d. 21 April 1887
MotherMary Agnes Gurley b. 17 Oct 1855
     Bessie Brooks was born on 13 July 1886.1 She died on 21 April 1887.1

Citations

  1. [S30] Albert E. Gurley, AE Gurley, Gurley Family History 1897, p.244 Not sourced.

Bulah May Gurley Taft1

F, b. 18 July 1881
FatherWilliam B. Taft2 b. 9 Jan 1854
MotherSarah Francis Gurley b. 19 Feb 1858, d. 12 Nov 1949
     Bulah May Gurley Taft was born on 18 July 1881.3

Family
Child

Citations

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

Archibald Gurley Taft1

M, b. 27 September 1885
FatherWilliam B. Taft2 b. 9 Jan 1854
MotherSarah Francis Gurley b. 19 Feb 1858, d. 12 Nov 1949
     Archibald Gurley Taft was born on 27 September 1885.3

Citations

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

William B. Taft1

M, b. 24 April 1888
FatherWilliam B. Taft2 b. 9 Jan 1854
MotherSarah Francis Gurley b. 19 Feb 1858, d. 12 Nov 1949
     William B. Taft was born on 24 April 1888.3

Citations

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

Elizabeth Gurley1,2

F, b. circa 1770
FatherWilliam Gurley3 b. 8 Jan 1747/48, d. b Oct 1804
     Elizabeth Gurley was born circa 1770.4

Family
Child

Citations

  1. [S66] Notes on William Gurley, One of the First Settlers of Johnston Co., NC and Some of His Descendants;, p.2, Source: Anson Co. Will Book 2 p.47 "Will of William Gurley."
  2. [S93] Unknown subject, Will, 1804 Copy in Ted Gurley file., "I give and bequeath to my three eldest daughters namely Elizaberh Austin...."
  3. [S93] Unknown subject, Will, 1804 Copy in Ted Gurley file., "I give and bequeath to my Eldest Daughter Elizabeth two cows and Calf..."
  4. [S93] Unknown subject, Will, 1804 Copy in Ted Gurley file., Item I give and bequeath to my Eldest daughter Elizabeth two cows and Calf and the yearling to one of sd. cows calfs I will and bequeath to Charloty Austin also I will to my Daughter Elizabeth Six two year old hoggs Useing about the hors pen lic also one small hide of leather.
  5. [S93] Unknown subject, Will, 1804 Copy in Ted Gurley file., Listed in the same paragraph with daughter Elizabeth Austin.

Jean Gurley1

F, b. circa 1772
FatherWilliam Gurley2 b. 8 Jan 1747/48, d. b Oct 1804
     Jean Gurley was born circa 1772. She was mentioned in the will of William Gurley as his dughter in October 1804 at Anson County, North Carolina; his will was proven in the October, 1804 Court and recorded in Anson County, North Carolina Will Book 2 on page 47.3

Citations

  1. [S93] Unknown subject, Will, 1804 Copy in Ted Gurley file., "I give to my daughter Jean... and two hundred acres of land to be divided between her three boys: Alexander Pool, William Pool, and Nathan Pool."
  2. [S93] Unknown subject, Will, 1804 Copy in Ted Gurley file., "I give and bequeath to my Daughter Jean on Cow and Calf..."
  3. [S93] Unknown subject, Will, 1804 Copy in Ted Gurley file., William Gurley Will 1804


    In the name of God Amen I, William Gurley of the State of North Carolina and County of Anson Being in Perfect mind and Memory Dothe Make this my Last will and testament and calling to mind the Mortality of my Body and knowing that is is appointed for all men once to Die I first recomend my Sole to God hath gave it and my body to be Berried in such a place as my Executor shall hereafter appoint and now for Setteling my tempora Estate
    I do gave and bequeath in the manner following first I will that all my Just Debts be payed out o my Estate
    Item I gave and bequeath to my wife Millinder three hundred acres of Land on River between Willie Gurley Laine and the mouth of Shipmons branch Containing the plantation where on I now live together with all improvements and prfits thereon belonging also all my plantation tools such as plows hoes axes & also all my carpenters tools one large bacon the Largest Dish and three plates together with all the knives forks and spoons one feather bed stead and furniture three weavers stays one flax wheel all the water vessels barrels casks &c one Iron pot one skillet also one black mair two Read culred cows and three calfs one three year old bull one three year steer five three year old barrows ten two year olds belonging to the same gang and three sows and all the piggs belonging to them one weavers loom one cotton wheel six chears five Reap hook together with Sundry articles of small value belonging about the house one Negro woman called Fillas Durin her widowhood then to be sold and her & Value Equaly Divided between my three Eldest Daughters namely Elizabeth Austin Jaen Pool and Sarah Lauhon also one yearling bull and three sheep also the half of all the unmarked hoggs and hand Mill also two kids and three Sids of leather to gether some other Remnant also my Saddle and bridle also my Clothes hat and five bee hives
    Item I give and bequeath to my Eldest daughter Elizabeth two cows and Calf and the yearling to one of sd. cows calfs I will and bequeath to Charloty Austin also I will to my Daughter Elizabeth Six two year old hoggs Useing about the hors pen lic also one small hide of leather
    Item I give and bequeath to my Daughter Jean one Cow and Calf also three two year old hoggs Spaid Sows and Barrow belonging to the Laughon Gang, also two hundred and fifty acres of land on the Watery Branch to be Equally Divided between her three boys Alexander Pool and William Pool and Nathan Pool also the smallest sid of leather
    Item I gave and bequeath to my Daughter Sarah one cow and Calf and one heiffer now in her possession also two Sows and their Shote and foure tow year old hoggs also two hundred Acres of land joining Leonard Musslewhites Loine including the Miry Spring also an Entry adjoining John Laughon also one side of Leather
    Item I give and bequeath to my Eldest Son James Gurley one hundred Acres of land including the oak pond also one bull one Whipsaw and pile.
    Item I gave and bequeath to my Sone Willis Gurley foure hundred Acres of Land if there is as much after the tree hundred already given is run out Lying out towards Muslewhite also my blacksmith and Coopers tools and one half of the unmarked hoggs also an Entry of LAnd joining his own Laine also all the jointing and plaining Stocks
    Item I give and bequeath to my son William Gurley all Lands to me belonging below the Mouth of Shipmon's Branch one Molatto man called Csar one 1 horse one three year old heaffer two sows and nine Shots one feather bed that was formerly Calld his together with the Stid and furniture thereto belonging also my Shoe making tools also one musket gun also one Iron pot one Beehive
    Item I gave and bequeath to my Daughter Darcass one Negro man Called Tom one three year old heffer one two year old mair one Feather bed formerly called hers together with the stead and furneture thereto belonging one Flax Wheels one Dish one bacon two plaits three Delph plaits one Iron pot two weavers Slays also five hundred Acres of land lying together on the Bair branch and the Shipmons branch which sd Land I will to be Equally Divided between sd Daughters Darkess and Ferrebee
    Item I gave and bequeath to Daughter Ferrabee one Negro man called JAck one Mare Coalt one Cow and Calf twelve geese one cotton wheel and cards one small dish and large bacon one puter plate three Delph plaits one Dutch oven two weavers Slay allso two hundred and fifty Acres of Land above mentioned one Cow hide
    Item I gave and bequeath to these my Executors Willis Gurley and Leaonard Musslewhite three heffers and three sids of Leather one black some parts three year old another white and another brinded these to be sold to satisfy my just Debts.
    also I do Nominate Constitute and appoint the afore sd. Willess Gurley and Leonard Muslewhite to be my hole and sole Executors of theis my last will and Testament as
    Signed sealed and
    Delivered before us
    Witness My hand and Seal

    Test William (W) Gurley (Seal)
    Richd Austin
    William Gurley Junr
    Willis gurley
    Leonard (X) Musslewhite
    Executors to the written will
    ____________________________

    State of North Carolina
    Anson County October Sess 1804
    The written will was duly
    aproved in open court by the oath
    of Richd Austin a witness thereto and ordered to be Recorded
    Tod Robinson Clk.

James Gurley1

M, b. circa 1776, d. after 1824
FatherWilliam Gurley2 b. 8 Jan 1747/48, d. b Oct 1804
     James Gurley was born circa 1776.3 He witnessed the land transfer of William Gurley on 6 August 1787 at Anson County, North Carolina; bought an additional parcel of land from Middleton Pool who had now moved on to Montgomery Co., NC; he paid £50.4 James Gurley witnessed the land transfer of Jacob Gurley on 12 September 1787 at on the south side of Rocky River and on the south side of Richardson Creek, Anson County, North Carolina; when he purchased 50 Acres from Gideon Green for £20.5,6 James Gurley wasgranted land containing two parcels of 150 and 135 acres on 13 December 1803 at Montgomery County, North Carolina.7 He was mentioned in the will of William Gurley in October 1804 at Anson County, North Carolina; his will was proven in the October, 1804 Court and recorded in Anson County, North Carolina Will Book 2 on page 47.8 James Gurley witnessed the land transfer of William Gurley in July 1815; Division of William Gurley's land between his widow and heirs. First was the widows dower described in a plan drawn by Willis.Divisions 1-7 divided land between Willis Gurley, John Lanhorn, James Gurley, William Gurley, and Drury Austin.9 James Gurley died after 1824.10

Family
Children

Citations

  1. [S93] Unknown subject, Will, 1804 Copy in Ted Gurley file., "I give and bequeath to my Eldest son James Gurley..."
  2. [S93] Unknown subject, Will, 1804 Copy in Ted Gurley file., "I gave and bequeath to my Eldest Son James Gurley one hundred acres..."
  3. [S93] Unknown subject, Will, 1804 Copy in Ted Gurley file., "I gave and bequeeath to my Eldest Son James Gurley one hundred acres of land including the oak pond also one bull one whipsaw and pile."
  4. [S489] Anson County North Carolina Deed Book D & E: p.272 William Gurley buys a parcel of land from Middleton Pool from Montgomery County, NC for £50. Witness James Gurley and Willis Gurley.
  5. [S1011] Unknown compiler, Anson County, NC Deed Book 3, p.484 Jacob Gurley buys a parcel of land from Gideon Green of Montgomery Co., NC Robin Williams and James Gurley witness transaction.
  6. [S279] William Curtis and Margaret Cockman Kitchel Cockman, The Descendants of Jacob Gurley 1750 - 1820, p.13 Sept. 12, 1787 between Gideon Green and Jacob Gurley in Anson County South side of Rocky River and on south side of Richardson Creek 50 Acres, sum £20.
  7. [S261] Letter, William T. Pryor to Kenneth O. Sims, April 22, 1983, p.3 lists two land grants to James Gurley in Montgomery Co., NC in 1803. Sourced as Montgomery Co Land Book 117 p.207 and p.211.
  8. [S93] Unknown subject, Will, 1804 Copy in Ted Gurley file., William Gurley Will 1804


    In the name of God Amen I, William Gurley of the State of North Carolina and County of Anson Being in Perfect mind and Memory Dothe Make this my Last will and testament and calling to mind the Mortality of my Body and knowing that is is appointed for all men once to Die I first recomend my Sole to God hath gave it and my body to be Berried in such a place as my Executor shall hereafter appoint and now for Setteling my tempora Estate
    I do gave and bequeath in the manner following first I will that all my Just Debts be payed out o my Estate
    Item I gave and bequeath to my wife Millinder three hundred acres of Land on River between Willie Gurley Laine and the mouth of Shipmons branch Containing the plantation where on I now live together with all improvements and prfits thereon belonging also all my plantation tools such as plows hoes axes & also all my carpenters tools one large bacon the Largest Dish and three plates together with all the knives forks and spoons one feather bed stead and furniture three weavers stays one flax wheel all the water vessels barrels casks &c one Iron pot one skillet also one black mair two Read culred cows and three calfs one three year old bull one three year steer five three year old barrows ten two year olds belonging to the same gang and three sows and all the piggs belonging to them one weavers loom one cotton wheel six chears five Reap hook together with Sundry articles of small value belonging about the house one Negro woman called Fillas Durin her widowhood then to be sold and her & Value Equaly Divided between my three Eldest Daughters namely Elizabeth Austin Jaen Pool and Sarah Lauhon also one yearling bull and three sheep also the half of all the unmarked hoggs and hand Mill also two kids and three Sids of leather to gether some other Remnant also my Saddle and bridle also my Clothes hat and five bee hives
    Item I give and bequeath to my Eldest daughter Elizabeth two cows and Calf and the yearling to one of sd. cows calfs I will and bequeath to Charloty Austin also I will to my Daughter Elizabeth Six two year old hoggs Useing about the hors pen lic also one small hide of leather
    Item I give and bequeath to my Daughter Jean one Cow and Calf also three two year old hoggs Spaid Sows and Barrow belonging to the Laughon Gang, also two hundred and fifty acres of land on the Watery Branch to be Equally Divided between her three boys Alexander Pool and William Pool and Nathan Pool also the smallest sid of leather
    Item I gave and bequeath to my Daughter Sarah one cow and Calf and one heiffer now in her possession also two Sows and their Shote and foure tow year old hoggs also two hundred Acres of land joining Leonard Musslewhites Loine including the Miry Spring also an Entry adjoining John Laughon also one side of Leather
    Item I give and bequeath to my Eldest Son James Gurley one hundred Acres of land including the oak pond also one bull one Whipsaw and pile.
    Item I gave and bequeath to my Sone Willis Gurley foure hundred Acres of Land if there is as much after the tree hundred already given is run out Lying out towards Muslewhite also my blacksmith and Coopers tools and one half of the unmarked hoggs also an Entry of LAnd joining his own Laine also all the jointing and plaining Stocks
    Item I give and bequeath to my son William Gurley all Lands to me belonging below the Mouth of Shipmon's Branch one Molatto man called Csar one 1 horse one three year old heaffer two sows and nine Shots one feather bed that was formerly Calld his together with the Stid and furniture thereto belonging also my Shoe making tools also one musket gun also one Iron pot one Beehive
    Item I gave and bequeath to my Daughter Darcass one Negro man Called Tom one three year old heffer one two year old mair one Feather bed formerly called hers together with the stead and furneture thereto belonging one Flax Wheels one Dish one bacon two plaits three Delph plaits one Iron pot two weavers Slays also five hundred Acres of land lying together on the Bair branch and the Shipmons branch which sd Land I will to be Equally Divided between sd Daughters Darkess and Ferrebee
    Item I gave and bequeath to Daughter Ferrabee one Negro man called JAck one Mare Coalt one Cow and Calf twelve geese one cotton wheel and cards one small dish and large bacon one puter plate three Delph plaits one Dutch oven two weavers Slay allso two hundred and fifty Acres of Land above mentioned one Cow hide
    Item I gave and bequeath to these my Executors Willis Gurley and Leaonard Musslewhite three heffers and three sids of Leather one black some parts three year old another white and another brinded these to be sold to satisfy my just Debts.
    also I do Nominate Constitute and appoint the afore sd. Willess Gurley and Leonard Muslewhite to be my hole and sole Executors of theis my last will and Testament as
    Signed sealed and
    Delivered before us
    Witness My hand and Seal

    Test William (W) Gurley (Seal)
    Richd Austin
    William Gurley Junr
    Willis gurley
    Leonard (X) Musslewhite
    Executors to the written will
    ____________________________

    State of North Carolina
    Anson County October Sess 1804
    The written will was duly
    aproved in open court by the oath
    of Richd Austin a witness thereto and ordered to be Recorded
    Tod Robinson Clk.
  9. [S1017] Unknown compiler, Anson County, North Carolina Deed Book P-Q, Division of William Gurley's land between his widow and heirs. First was the widows dower described in a plan drawn by Willis.
  10. [S192] Gurley Family, Papers unknown repository, April 4, 1984 Letter to Ginger Powers. " James Gurley 1766-1824? was apparentley the "eldest son James" listed in William Gurley's 1804 will, Anson Co., NC He lived in Stanly (then Montgomery Co.) where he and his wife are listed in census records of 1790 with one son, 1800 with four sons and one daughter, in 1810 with seven sons and one daughter."
  11. [S192] Gurley Family, Papers unknown repository, April 4, 1984 Letter to Ginger Powers. "The oldest son. William (June 6, 1788-1832) md. Rebecca Cagle d. David and Mary Yew Cagle.
  12. [S593] "The Gurley Confederates of Coweta County", A nephew Mathew was killed in the Civil War. Three other nephews of David served and survived the war: Jacob E., 70th Georgia, and David and Hiram both in Terrell's Georgia Artillery.

Darcass Gurley1

F, b. after 1768
FatherWilliam Gurley2 b. 8 Jan 1747/48, d. b Oct 1804
     Darcass Gurley was born after 1768. She was mentioned in the will of William Gurley as daughter in October 1804 at Anson County, North Carolina; his will was proven in the October, 1804 Court and recorded in Anson County, North Carolina Will Book 2 on page 47.3

Citations

  1. [S93] Unknown subject, Will, 1804 Copy in Ted Gurley file., "Item I gave and bequeath to my daughter Darcass..."
  2. [S93] Unknown subject, Will, 1804 Copy in Ted Gurley file., "I gave and bequeath to my Daughter Darcass on Negro man Called Tom one three year old heffer..."
  3. [S93] Unknown subject, Will, 1804 Copy in Ted Gurley file., William Gurley Will 1804


    In the name of God Amen I, William Gurley of the State of North Carolina and County of Anson Being in Perfect mind and Memory Dothe Make this my Last will and testament and calling to mind the Mortality of my Body and knowing that is is appointed for all men once to Die I first recomend my Sole to God hath gave it and my body to be Berried in such a place as my Executor shall hereafter appoint and now for Setteling my tempora Estate
    I do gave and bequeath in the manner following first I will that all my Just Debts be payed out o my Estate
    Item I gave and bequeath to my wife Millinder three hundred acres of Land on River between Willie Gurley Laine and the mouth of Shipmons branch Containing the plantation where on I now live together with all improvements and prfits thereon belonging also all my plantation tools such as plows hoes axes & also all my carpenters tools one large bacon the Largest Dish and three plates together with all the knives forks and spoons one feather bed stead and furniture three weavers stays one flax wheel all the water vessels barrels casks &c one Iron pot one skillet also one black mair two Read culred cows and three calfs one three year old bull one three year steer five three year old barrows ten two year olds belonging to the same gang and three sows and all the piggs belonging to them one weavers loom one cotton wheel six chears five Reap hook together with Sundry articles of small value belonging about the house one Negro woman called Fillas Durin her widowhood then to be sold and her & Value Equaly Divided between my three Eldest Daughters namely Elizabeth Austin Jaen Pool and Sarah Lauhon also one yearling bull and three sheep also the half of all the unmarked hoggs and hand Mill also two kids and three Sids of leather to gether some other Remnant also my Saddle and bridle also my Clothes hat and five bee hives
    Item I give and bequeath to my Eldest daughter Elizabeth two cows and Calf and the yearling to one of sd. cows calfs I will and bequeath to Charloty Austin also I will to my Daughter Elizabeth Six two year old hoggs Useing about the hors pen lic also one small hide of leather
    Item I give and bequeath to my Daughter Jean one Cow and Calf also three two year old hoggs Spaid Sows and Barrow belonging to the Laughon Gang, also two hundred and fifty acres of land on the Watery Branch to be Equally Divided between her three boys Alexander Pool and William Pool and Nathan Pool also the smallest sid of leather
    Item I gave and bequeath to my Daughter Sarah one cow and Calf and one heiffer now in her possession also two Sows and their Shote and foure tow year old hoggs also two hundred Acres of land joining Leonard Musslewhites Loine including the Miry Spring also an Entry adjoining John Laughon also one side of Leather
    Item I give and bequeath to my Eldest Son James Gurley one hundred Acres of land including the oak pond also one bull one Whipsaw and pile.
    Item I gave and bequeath to my Sone Willis Gurley foure hundred Acres of Land if there is as much after the tree hundred already given is run out Lying out towards Muslewhite also my blacksmith and Coopers tools and one half of the unmarked hoggs also an Entry of LAnd joining his own Laine also all the jointing and plaining Stocks
    Item I give and bequeath to my son William Gurley all Lands to me belonging below the Mouth of Shipmon's Branch one Molatto man called Csar one 1 horse one three year old heaffer two sows and nine Shots one feather bed that was formerly Calld his together with the Stid and furniture thereto belonging also my Shoe making tools also one musket gun also one Iron pot one Beehive
    Item I gave and bequeath to my Daughter Darcass one Negro man Called Tom one three year old heffer one two year old mair one Feather bed formerly called hers together with the stead and furneture thereto belonging one Flax Wheels one Dish one bacon two plaits three Delph plaits one Iron pot two weavers Slays also five hundred Acres of land lying together on the Bair branch and the Shipmons branch which sd Land I will to be Equally Divided between sd Daughters Darkess and Ferrebee
    Item I gave and bequeath to Daughter Ferrabee one Negro man called JAck one Mare Coalt one Cow and Calf twelve geese one cotton wheel and cards one small dish and large bacon one puter plate three Delph plaits one Dutch oven two weavers Slay allso two hundred and fifty Acres of Land above mentioned one Cow hide
    Item I gave and bequeath to these my Executors Willis Gurley and Leaonard Musslewhite three heffers and three sids of Leather one black some parts three year old another white and another brinded these to be sold to satisfy my just Debts.
    also I do Nominate Constitute and appoint the afore sd. Willess Gurley and Leonard Muslewhite to be my hole and sole Executors of theis my last will and Testament as
    Signed sealed and
    Delivered before us
    Witness My hand and Seal

    Test William (W) Gurley (Seal)
    Richd Austin
    William Gurley Junr
    Willis gurley
    Leonard (X) Musslewhite
    Executors to the written will
    ____________________________

    State of North Carolina
    Anson County October Sess 1804
    The written will was duly
    aproved in open court by the oath
    of Richd Austin a witness thereto and ordered to be Recorded
    Tod Robinson Clk.

Daniel Gurley1

M, b. 27 May 1798
FatherJacob Gurley2 b. 5 Nov 1750, d. bt 19 Jun 1820 - Mar 1821
     Daniel Gurley was born on 27 May 1798.3,4 He wasgranted land 100 acres for $10 on 27 May 1922 at Anson County, North Carolina.5

Citations

  1. [S66] Notes on William Gurley, One of the First Settlers of Johnston Co., NC and Some of His Descendants;, p.2, Bradley's source was Anson Co. will probated in 1820.
  2. [S114] Will of Jacob Gurley 1820 Anson County Will Book: "I gave and bequeath to my Son Daniel Gurley One Cow and Calf..."
  3. [S8] Unknown location, A.E. Gurley Notes: p.8, May 27, 1798. Undocumented by A.E. Gurley.; CS71.G98 1951.
  4. [S279] William Curtis and Margaret Cockman Kitchel Cockman, The Descendants of Jacob Gurley 1750 - 1820, It appears that Cockman used A.E. Gurley notes as a source and listedthe same dates as A.E.
  5. [S1014] Unknown compiler, Anson County, North Carolina Deed book H, p. 277 May 27, 1822 North carolina grant number 2663 of 100 acres to Daniel Gurley for $10.