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     Susannah Gurley was born circa 1800.³

     Josiah Gurley was born circa 1800 at Johnston County, North Carolina.^3,4 He inherited one bay mare named poll, one cow and calf, one ewe, one lamb, one feather bed, furniture, one dish, bacon, three plates, one pot, one club ax, a broad ax, two sows, five pigs, eight shotes, one hand saw, a drawing knife, two chisels, a gorge, a mattock, two plows, one horse collar, two horse gears, one iron wedge and frow, a gouge, an augur, six piggs and Smiths tools from the estate of his father, Jacob. after 19 June 1820 at Anson County, North Carolina.⁵ He died before July 1849 at Union County, North Carolina.⁶

     Needham Gurley was born on 27 March 1791 at Johnston County, North Carolina.^3,4 He and his brother, William Gurley began military service on 24 February 1815 at Wadesborough, Anson County, North Carolina, a requisition was made by Major General Thomas Pinckney, for one Regiment to march to the defense of the Southern Frontier of the Sixth Military District of the United States. Orders were issued calling forth the Detached Militia from Anson County to meet at Wadesborough.⁵

     Jesse Gurley was born on 8 September 1778 at Johnston County, North Carolina.^3,4 He and William Gurley were appointed executor of Jacob Gurley (their father) estate on 19 June 1820 at Anson County, North Carolina.⁵

     William Gurley was born on 9 October 1781 at Johnston County, North Carolina.^3,4 He and his brother, Needham Gurley began military service on 24 February 1815 at Wadesborough, Anson County, North Carolina, a requisition was made by Major General Thomas Pinckney, for one Regiment to march to the defense of the Southern Frontier of the Sixth Military District of the United States. Orders were issued calling forth the Detached Militia from Anson County to meet at Wadesborough.⁵ William Gurley and Jesse Gurley were appointed executor of Jacob Gurley (their father) estate on 19 June 1820 at Anson County, North Carolina.⁶

     David Gurley Cockman Research indicated that David settled in Union Co., North Carolina.³ He was born in 1794 at Johnston County, North Carolina.^4,5,6 He married Mary Adeline (?) after 1812.⁷ David Gurley died in 1859.⁸

     Benjamin Gurley was born on 3 May 1788 at Johnston County, North Carolina.^3,4 He It is unclear if Benjamin married. His estate was left to "his heirs" : James, Milly, Alley, and John Gurley. after 1839.⁵ He died before 9 October 1839 at Anson County, North Carolina.⁶

     Unity Gurley was born on 18 May 1785 at Johnston County, North Carolina.^3,4

     George Gurley Senior was born in 1697; proved by age at date of death.¹ He witnessed the probate of the estate of Ann (?) on 15 November 1731 at Isle of Wight, Virginia.² George Gurley Senior was a witness of a deed or land transfer that was mentioned in the will of Matthew Strickland, setting out terms for his wife, Ann Edwards to receive land on 22 January 1732 at Isle of Wight County, Virginia.³ He was a witness to the will of Thomas Carter on 10 November 1732 at Isle of Wight County, Virginia.^4,5 He wasgranted land consisting of 150 Acres on 18 February 1733 at Isle of Wight County, Virginia.⁶ He was neighbor to Thomas Carter when Mr. Carter bought the land next to him on 25 May 1735 at Isle of Wight, Virginia.⁷ He was involved in a land transfer from William Sellers and his wife Providence Sellers to George Gurley for 100 Pounds of Pork and tobacco, land was of about 100 acres. This was a "Lease and Release" transaction June 11-12, 1737 at Isle of Wight County, Virginia.⁸ He was involved in a land transfer 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 on 7 July 1740 at Isle of Wight County, Virginia, The transaction was witnessed by John Gurley indicated by his mark, a I with a line through the middle and Nicholas Gurley also indicated by his mark a backwards N.⁹ He was a witness of a deed from Samuel Carter and wife, Rebecca to Richard Blow on 20 January 1741 at Isle of Wight, Virginia.^10,11 He served as an estate and land appraiser. Evidently he was well respected in the Isle of Wight Co. On May 25, 1741 he along with Richard Blow, Jr. and Henry Thomas appraised the estate of Oliver Woodward. on 26 May 1741 at Isle of Wight County, Virginia.^12,13,14 He was a witness to the will of witnessed the inventory of the estate of Alice Fiveash and Peter Fiveash on 24 August 1741 at Isle of Wight, Virginia.¹⁵ He witnessed the land transfer of John Gurley on 15 August 1743 at Isle of Wight County, Virginia; 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.^16,17 George Gurley Senior was neighbor to Benjamin and Mary Carter up until August 23, 1745 when they sold their property to Richard Vick on 27 January 1745 at Isle of Wight County, Virginia.¹⁸ He served appraised the estate of Richard Blow along with Joseph Cobb and Thomas Crainshaw. It is interesting to note that in this record there is mention of another appraisal at "Contentney" in Craven County, North Carolina. It appears that Blow was part of the migration into North Carolina. on 9 October 1746 at Isle of Wight, Virginia.^19,20,21 He was a witness of a deed between Samuel Davis and his wife Sarah to Richard Vick Jr. on 12 November 1747 at Isle of Wight County, Virginia.²² He and George Gurley Junior were witnesses to the will of William Rochester of Nottoway Parish along with James Carter. The executor was Nicholas Gurley, the will was executed on 1 January 1748 at Isle of Wight County, Virginia.²³ George Gurley Senior served served on a Grand Jury appointing Overseers of land and other positions in the county on 9 November 1749 at Southhampton County, Virginia.²⁴ He wasa 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.²⁵ He served served on a jury on 13 September 1750 at Southampton County, Virginia.²⁶ He served served on the jury on 13 November 1750 at Southampton County, Virginia.²⁷ He witnessed the estate inv of William Edwards on 14 February 1751 at Southampton County, Virginia; George Gurley was asked to appraise the estate - no George Gurley, jun notation.^28,29 George Gurley Senior and George Gurley Junior were a witness to the will of Robert Newsum on 16 February 1750/51 at Southampton County, Virginia.^30,31 George Gurley Senior served on 11 April 1751 at Southampton County, Virginia.³² He served served as a Grand Juror in May 1751 at Southampton, Virginia.³³ He served was a witness forJohn Hatfield in a civil dispute against Arthur Washington on 18 November 1751 at Southampton, Virginia.³⁴ He served served as a juror on 13 February 1752 at Southampton, Virginia.³⁵ He was a witness to evidently John Gurley's wife Keziah was involved in an adultorous relationship with a Stephen Miller Willis and he was indited by the Grand Jury in this matter with John Gurley on 20 February 1752 at Southhampton County, Virginia.³⁶ George Gurley Senior served on 20 February 1752 at Southhampton County, Virginia.³⁷ He served he was listed as a Juror. on 18 August 1752 at Southampton County, Virginia.³⁸ He served served on the Grand Jury on 15 December 1752 at Southhampton County, Virginia.³⁹ He served was ordered by court to appraise the estate of Daniel Story on 11 January 1753 at Southhampton County, Virginia.⁴⁰ He served on 10 May 1753 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁴¹ He estate was inventoried on 10 May 1753 submitted an estate inventory of Daniel Story.⁴² He served in August 1753 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁴³ He served when he posted an appearance bond for Roger Williams. on 13 September 1753 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁴⁴ He served on 11 October 1753 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁴⁵ He served in November 1753 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁴⁶ He served served as a juror on 11 July 1754 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁴⁷ He was involved in a land transfer 100 acres were sold to Thomas Edwards. Richard Vick and George Gurley Jr. were the witnesses on 10 October 1754 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁴⁸ He was a witness to the will of William Hatfield on 11 March 1755 at Southampton County, Virginia.^49,50 He estate was inventoried circa 12 June 1755 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁵¹ George Gurley was noted in the accounting of Thomas Jarrell's estate as a creditor.⁵² On 11 December 1755 at Southampton County, Virginia, Arthur Edwards estate was inventoried and presented to the court, Geoge Gurley was due money from the estate.⁵³ He served as an appraiser of the estate of William Hatfield along with Joseph Cobb and Thomas Crenshaw before 12 August 1756 at Southampton County, Virginia.^54,51,55 He wasa land owner, living close to Daniel Story after Story puirchased 165 acres on on 16 August 1756 at southside of the Nottoway River, up the run of Dicks Swamp, Southampton County, Virginia.⁵⁶ He served as an audior to the estate of William Hatfield, it was recorded on 13 July 1757 at Southampton County, Virginia.^57,58 He served as an appraiser of the estate of Robert Newsum before 12 January 1758 at Southampton County, Virginia.^59,60 He served as appraisal of the estate of William Hatfield when additional assets were sold on 11 May 1758 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁶¹ He served as an appraiser of the estate of Jacob Vasser before 12 December 1758 at Southampton County, Virginia.^62,63 He and George Gurley Junior were involved in a land transfer when George Gurley sold to his son George Gurley Jr. 150 acres on the southside of the Nottoway River for £24 that was part of an original patent to George Gurley dated Feb. 28, 1733. The property was on the east side of Carter's Branch, adjoining Thos. Carter and Richard Blow.

on 10 January 1760 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁶⁴ George Gurley Senior served to appraise the estate of Lewis Whitehead on 8 May 1760 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁶⁵ He witnessed the will of Nicholas Gurley on 23 April 1761 at Nottoway Parish, Southampton County, Virginia; it was witnessed by a Mary Gurley Jun. who was probably the wife of George Gurley, Jr., George Gurley Sen., and Thomas Edwards. The executors were George Gurley Jr., who was listed in the will as a friend (which did not mean at this time, not related) and Jos. Cobb.^66,67 George Gurley Senior left a will that was executed on 12 August 1768 at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, he left the following bequests: George Jr. the plantation, son John - clothing, daughter Mary West - bed, daughter Fathay Sellers 40 shillings, grandson George Edwards - a mare and all balance to be divided between son George Jr. and Ann Edwards. The will was signed by George Gurley's mark. Witnesses were William Thomas, Jesse Brasswell, and James Peding. George Jr. was named executor.^68,69

He died on 29 December 1770 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁷⁰ He left a will that was recorded on 10 January 1771 it was presented in court by <[W1].⁶⁹>

     George Gurley Junior was born circa 1727 at Isle of Wight County, Virginia, there is no documentation of his birth date, 1727 is estimated since he was of legal age to witness documents in 1748.³ The first civil records of George Gurley Junior was as will witness and executor of estates. George Gurley Junior and George Gurley Senior were witnesses to the will of William Rochester of Nottoway Parish along with James Carter. The executor was Nicholas Gurley, the will was executed on 1 January 1748 at Isle of Wight County, Virginia.³ George Gurley Junior married Mary Willis on 11 August 1749.⁴ George Gurley Junior witnessed the will of William Edwards on 30 September 1750 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁵ George Gurley Junior witnessed the death of William Edwards before 11 February 1751 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁶ George Gurley Junior and George Gurley Senior were a witness to the will of Robert Newsum on 16 February 1750/51 at Southampton County, Virginia.^7,8 George Gurley Junior served served on a jury on 11 April 1751 at Southampton, Virginia.⁹ He served was named as a juror. Note he is listed as George Gurley Jun. on 12 April 1751 at Southampton, Virginia.¹⁰ He and Nicholas Gurley served on 12 April 1751 at Southampton County, Virginia.¹¹ George Gurley Junior was a witness to the will of John Drake on 12 July 1753 at Southampton County, Virginia.^12,13,14 He served was listed as a juror in August 1753 at Southampton County, Virginia.¹⁵ He witnessed the land transfer of George Gurley Senior on 10 October 1754 at Southampton County, Virginia; 100 acres were sold to Thomas Edwards. Richard Vick and George Gurley Jr. were the witnesses.¹⁶ On on 13 January 1757 was due 1 Shilling from the estate of Thomas Jarrell.¹⁷ George Gurley Junior was a witness to the will of Elizabeth Pope of Nottoway Parish on 12 July 1757 at Southampton County, Virginia.^18,19 He was a witness to the will of Richard Vick, his will was executed and dated on 23 July 1757 at Southampton County, Virginia.²⁰ He was a witness to the will of Elizabeth Pope, on this day he appeared in Court and made an oath that he witnessed the will on 11 August 1757 at Southampton County, Virginia.²¹ He served in the settlement of the estate of Benjamin Johnson on 16 August 1758 at Southampton County, Virginia.²² He was appointed trustee in the will of Arthur Washington on 22 October 1758 at Southampton County, Virginia.²³ On 12 December 1758 at Southampton County, Virginia, He and Henry Thomas submitted the inventory of the estate of Jacob Vasser. He is mentioned in the will of Jacob Vasser, owing the estate 7 Shillings and 6 pence.²⁴ He assisted in settlng the estate of Benjamin Johnston on 12 January 1759 at Southampton County, Virginia.²⁵ He was the appraiser of the estate of Richard Vick, along with were Michah Edwards, Henry Thomas and Joseph Cobb on 12 April 1759 at Southampton County, Virginia.²⁶ He and George Gurley Senior were involved in a land transfer when George Gurley sold to his son George Gurley Jr. 150 acres on the southside of the Nottoway River for £24 that was part of an original patent to George Gurley dated Feb. 28, 1733. The property was on the east side of Carter's Branch, adjoining Thos. Carter and Richard Blow.

on 10 January 1760 at Southampton County, Virginia.²⁷ On on 3 October 1760 at Southampton County, Virginia, the estate of Arthur Whitehead was inventoried, George Gurley Junior was due 12 shillings.²⁸ The estate of Jacob Vasser was inventoried on 29 October 1760 at Southampton County, Virginia, George Gurley Jun. owed the estate 1.39 pounds.²⁹ In Nicholas Gurley's will dated 23 April 1761 at Nottoway Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, George Gurley Junior was named as executor; it was witnessed by a Mary Gurley Jun. who was probably the wife of George Gurley, Jr., George Gurley Sen., and Thomas Edwards. The executors were George Gurley Jr., who was listed in the will as a friend (which did not mean at this time, not related) and Jos. Cobb.^30,31 He and Mary Willis were a witness to the will of Elizabeth Edwards on 31 December 1761 at Southampton County, Virginia.^32,33
Very little is know about St. Lukes parish. It's vestry books were distroyed.

After it was established in 1762, it might have met in the old Angelica Chapel since this was the only church in the county during that time. But, after a while the parish probably wanted to branch out on its own.

An advertisement appeared in the Virginia Gazette on November 3, 1768 asking for bids to build three wooded churches in the parish. According to George Mason, there is evidence that these churches were built. The new parish church is believed to be the building "whose almost forgotten site lies in the woods, about a mile soutwest of Cary's Bridge over Nottoway River, and on the north side of the road to Capron, which branches off from the former Plank Road near the present village of Sebrell." This church was last known as the Oak Grove Church, "was definitely an Episcopal church and therefore almost certainly of colonial origin, since it disappeared so long ago that itss site is generally unknown, although it lies only a quarter mile west of the present Applewhite Methodist Church."

The second church appears to be St. George's Chapel. According to Mason, "in the will of John Crenshaw dated 3rd Decembeer 1784..., leaving to his son Elijah a part of his land on Tar Kiln Branch near 'the road leading from Dr. Brown's to St. George's Chapel' The place known as Dr. Brown's was the principal ferry over the Nottoway River for the sourthern section of Southampton and roads leading from this ferry to other colonial churches are mentioned in the county records."

The third chuch was probably a building known in the early 1900's as Vick's Old Church because it was built on Simon Vick's property. Indications were that it stood on the north side of the county road about 1 1/4 miles east of Newsoms and only five miles north of the North Carolina line. There were several county court records in 1769 calling for roads to be cleared to provide access to the new building. The site was close to the head of the stream to this day is known as the Cypress Swamp. It was taken over by the Methodists following disuse after the Revolutionary War and was abandoned at the turn of the 1900's. The old chapel was last used as a peanut barn before going into decay. The site lies on top of a small hill and is still marked by a grove of large old oak trees.³⁴ George Gurley Junior and Mary Willis were a witness to the will of Elizabeth Edwards and provided an oath to the Court on 12 January 1762.³⁵ George Gurley Junior was appointed executor of the estate of Nicholas Gurley along with Joseph Cobb on 11 March 1762 at Southampton County, Virginia.³⁶ He was granted guardianship of Nicholas Gurley after the death of his father, Nicholas; a bond was posted on 8 April 1762 at Southampton County, Virginia.³⁷ George Gurley Junior was placed under the guardianship of William Gurley after the death of his father, Nicholas Gurley; a bond was issued on 8 April 1762 at Southampton County, Virginia.³⁸ George Gurley Junior was granted guardianship of Lydia Gurley was orphaned after the death of her father, her guardian became George Gurley Jr. on 8 April 1762 at Southampton County, Virginia.³⁸ George Gurley Junior became the guardian of Mourning Gurley was was orphaned after the death of her father, George Gurley Jr. became her guardian on 8 April 1762 at Southampton County, Virginia.³⁸ George Gurley Junior was a witness to the will of on 13 May 1762 at Southampton County, Virginia.³⁹ He served appraised the estate of John Edwards. Noted as George Gurley Jun. on 13 May 1762 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁴⁰ He was paid a pound according to the estate inv of Benjamin Gurley for providing Church services on 13 May 1762 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁴¹ George Gurley Junior according to Southampton County, Virginia historian, Thomas Parramore, George Gurley started his career as the resident priest for the Parish circa 1763 at Southampton County, Virgina.⁴² He served as an appraiser for the estate of Robert Daughtry. The appraisal was presented to the court on March 10, 1763. before 10 March 1763 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁴³ He served as a witness to the will of John Thomas on 9 April 1763 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁴⁴ He was taken care of by Nicholas Gurley this account notes father, Nicholas Gurley and the balance due to Nicholas. Also noted is his guardian, George Gurley, Junior in September 1763 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁴⁵ George Gurley Junior was taken care of by William Gurley this account notes father, Nicholas Gurley and the balance due to Nicholas. Also noted is his guardian, George Gurley, Junior in September 1763 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁴⁶ George Gurley Junior was taken care of by Lydia Gurley this account notes father, Nicholas Gurley and the balance due to Lidia. Also noted is his guardian, George Gurley, Junior in September 1763 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁴⁷ George Gurley Junior was taken care of by Mourning Gurley this account notes father, Nicholas Gurley and the balance due to Mourning. Also noted is his guardian, George Gurley, Junior in September 1763 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁴⁸ George Gurley Junior George Gurley was recommended by the vestry of St. Lukes Parish to be nominated as a priest by the Bishop of London.

A letter was given to George Gurley to present to the Bishop of London.

Rev. Sir,

We the church wardens and vestrymen of the parish of St. Lukes in the County of Southampton confiding in bearer hereof George Gurley whose honesty and intefrity we have sufficently experienced as he was born and has constantly resided among us and behaving in nothing that we have ever ___ or heard of unbecoming the sacred office he intends to offer himself a candidate for and accordingly do make him a presentation of the Parish of St. Lukes which is now vacant of a Minister and hope you may think of it proper to recommend to the bishop for the purpose as a person who has the general esteem and approbation of the habitants of the said Parish and are ___ ___.

Your very humbel servant
H. Edwards
Ridley
N Maget
Henry Taylor
B. Edwards
Wm. Bland
James Jones
J. M. Newberry Jr. on 12 November 1763 at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia.⁴⁹ He served appraised the estate of Arthur Washington, it was recorded with the county on January 12, 1764. before 12 January 1764 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁵⁰ He served was A letter written by William Robinson to the Bishop of London to be delivered by George Gurley.

My Lord,

The bearer of this, Mr. George Gurley waits on your Lordship to be admitted into Holy Orders. I have received letters from two worthy Clergymen in the Neighborhood where he lived and one from the Church Wardons and Vestry Men of the Parish of St. Luke in the County of Southampton which letters bear testimony to his moral character that he is a person of Piety, Virtue and sound Principles. And from my examination of him, I find him to have a competent share of learning. He brings with him a title and likewise a certificate of having made publication in the Church of his design to enter into holy Orders which I think is necessary to be insisted upon here. I shall be glad to receive you Lordship's ____ concerning the proper Instrument to be brought to your Lordship for obtaining Orders. Which shall be punctully obeyed by My Lord, your Lordship's most dutiful and most obidient son and servant Wm. Robinson. on 5 February 1764 at King Queen County, Virginia.⁵¹ He A letter was sent to the Bishop of London by Franncis Fauquier, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia.

"My Lord, This will be delivered to your Lordship by Mr. Gurley who is a candidate for holy Orders, and has applied to me for a Letter of Recommendation to your Lordship for that purpose but as he is furnished with a Title from the Parish who desire to have him for their Minister, my letter is almost unneccessary. However, it is a request I can never refuse to any Gentleman who is provided with so good Testimonials of his Character as Mr. Gurley is, the Revd. Mr. Willie and several of the Gentlemen being well known to me. I am with great Revernce My Lor Your Lordships mos Obedient humble Servant.

Fran. Frauquier

PS. upon reconsidering this matter I find that the Living will be lapsed to the Crown before Mr. Gurley can possibly return ordained, it is true the Date of their Title is within the time but then they cannot present a Layman which Mr. Gurley now is , however to solve all Difficulties as much as in me lies, I am willing to present Mr. Gurley when he returns.

FF on 7 February 1764 at Williamsburg, Virginia.⁵² He served was Wm. Willie, rector of Albermarle County wrote the following...

i herby certify that agreeable to the instructions of the Rev. Robinson in the Parish Church of St. Lukes in the county of Southampton Virginia, on Wednesday the 28th of December 1763 being Innocents Day ( Festival of the Roman Catholic Church, celebrated 28 December in memory of the Massacre of the Innocents, the children of Bethlehem who were allegedly slaughtered by King Herod after the birth of Jesus.) I published Mr. George Gurley's Intention of applying to the Lord Bishop of London for Holy Orders. None as yet making any objections. Given under my name the 8 day of Feb., 1764.

Wm. Willie, Rector of Albermarle
on 8 February 1764.⁵¹ He served as witness for a land transaction between Thomas Edwards and wife, Ann with Robert Newsom. on 11 July 1764 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁵³ He was ordained as a decon by the bishop of London, Right Reverend Father Richard on 23 September 1764 at Chapel Royal within the palace at St. James, London, England, a week later he was ordained as a priest and also licensed to officiate in Virginia.^54,55 He was ordained as a priest by the Right Reverend Father Richard, Lord Bishop of London on 30 September 1764 at Chapel Royal within the palace at St. James, London, England.⁵⁶ As of after 30 September 1764, George Gurley Junior was known as Parson George Gurley. He travelled to England and back to Virginia for religious training in the Church of England. This is proved by a record indicating that George Gurley was paid £20, the King's bouty, by Virginia for passage as a minister back to Virginia from England on 12 October 1764 at Richmond, Virginia.⁵⁷ He served the Anglican Church for nearly 30 years. between 1765 and 1795 at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia. As Rector, his duties included conducting Sunday services, recording births, mariages, and deaths, officiating baptisims, marriages, and funerals, and catechized the children in the parish.^54,58 He and Mary Willis were involved in a land transfer when thy sold to Thomas Edwards of the same parish for 70 pounds, 150 acres that was part of Geoge Gurley's, his father's, original patent in 1733. on 10 October 1765 at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia.⁵⁹ George Gurley Junior was appointed executor to the estate of Joseph Newsom on 12 June 1766 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁶⁰ He was involved in a land transfer when John Chitty and his wife Hannah of Southampton sold to George Gurley, for £65, 295 acres of land on both sides of the Ruffins Branch (Justus Moll speculated this was the Rushing Branch), the land was originally part of a patent granted to Edward Chitty on August 1, 1745 and inherited by John. on 12 August 1767 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁶¹ He provided a £2000 security bond for James Jones who became guardian of Thomas Jarrell, orphan of Thomas Jarrell, Sr. on 10 September 1767 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁶² He was appointed as guardian of Patience Newson, orphan of Joseph Newsom on 12 November 1767 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁶³ He and Mary Willis were involved in a land transfer purchasing 315 acres from Daniel Barrow and his wife, Martha of Bute County, North Carolina for £2. This property was on the Northside of Meherin River adjacent to Cabin Swamp, Edward Chitty, Samuel Bridger, and the county line. on 9 May 1768 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁶⁴ George Gurley Junior and William Gurley were an inventory took place of the property inherited by William, Nicholas, Lydia, and Mourning from the estate of their father Nicholas, it included a bible, a testament, rent on the plantation for 5 years and a balance due, all acknowledged by George Gurley, Junior Guardian in August 1768 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁶⁵ George Gurley Junior received a bequest of his father's plantation in the will of George Gurley Senior on 12 August 1768 at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia; he left the following bequests: George Jr. the plantation, son John - clothing, daughter Mary West - bed, daughter Fathay Sellers 40 shillings, grandson George Edwards - a mare and all balance to be divided between son George Jr. and Ann Edwards. The will was signed by George Gurley's mark. Witnesses were William Thomas, Jesse Brasswell, and James Peding. George Jr. was named executor.^66,67

George Gurley Junior left a will that was executed on 12 August 1768 at Southampton County, Virginia, it left his plantation and negroes to his wife Mary for life, his son George the plantation after Mary's death, his son John title to the negroes and land.⁶⁸ He provided a security bond for William Turner who became the guardian of Colin Person, orphan of Henry Person. on 13 October 1768 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁶⁹ He was There is an accounting of "negro" named Jane moving from Thomas Jarrell to George Gurley on 12 December 1769.⁷⁰ He was a witness to the will of Howell Edmunds on 1 January 1770 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁷¹ He was (an unknown value) on 13 September 1770 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁷² He provided security along with Nicholas Maget for Lydia Vasser appointed guardian of Robert, Jesse, Margaret, and Mary Vasser, orphans of Nathan Vasser on 13 September 1770 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁷³ He and Nicholas Gurley were an accounting from the estate of Nicholas Gurley was presented in Court on behalf of orphans: Nicholas, Mourning, Lydia, and William. Overseen by George Gurley, Juniot. Guardian. on 13 September 1770 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁷⁴ Parson George Gurley witnessed the will of George Gurley Senior on 10 January 1771; it was presented in court by <[W1].⁶⁷> George Gurley Junior was appointed executor of the estate of his father, George Gurley, when his will was presented in court by George Gurley Jun. on 10 January 1771 at Southampton County, Virginia.^75,76 He was appointed executor to the estate of Thomas Day on 22 May 1771 at St. Luke's Parish, Southampton County, Virginia.⁷⁷ He and Mary Willis were involved in a land transfer selling property to Wm. Britt of Hertford County, North Carolina for 130 pounds, two tracts on the Southside of the Nottoway River one being the whole patent granted to Edward Chitty on August 1, 1745; the other a 315 acre tract adjacent to Cabin Swamp, Samuel Bridger, Boon's Road, and Rushing Branch     on 9 January 1772 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁷⁸ George Gurley Junior was a witness to the will of William Kirby on 26 September 1772 at Southampton County, Virginia.^79,80 He was involved in a land transfer when Richard Vick and his wife Anne of Edgecomb County, North Carolina sold 175 Acres for 50 pounds to George Gurley. The property was adjacent to George Gurley's current property, Carter's Branch, John Edwards, George Carter, and John Vick. on 8 October 1772 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁸¹ He served as County Clerk circa 1773 at Southampton County, Virginia, as noted in several legal documents on file in the county.⁸² He wasthe minister of St. Lukes parish, who was loyal to the American cause between 1773 and 1792 at Saint Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia.^83,84 He served as an examiner of the estate of Col. Howell Edmunds before 11 March 1773 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁸⁵ He served as an appraiser for the estate of Abraham Artis before 13 May 1773 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁸⁶ He witnessed the will of Lydia Gurley on 10 October 1773 at St. Luke Parish, Southampton County, Virginia.⁸⁷ George Gurley Junior was involved in a land transfer when he purchased 137 1/2 Acres from William Thomas for £68.15. on 10 June 1774 at Southampton County, Virginia, when he purchased 137 1/2 Acres from William Thomas for £68.15.⁸⁸ He served between 1775 and 1776 on the county Committee of Safety. He was listed on an April 8, 1775 roster as the Clerk of the Committee, He served in this position along side Samuel Kello who was also listed as a clerk. The committee's purpose was to regulate trade, and uphold the values of the Continental Association, send delegates to the Continental Congress, raise military manpower, conduct elections, take census of the county, and basically set the foundation for American liberty and freedom at Southampton County, Virginia.^89,90 He was involved in a land transfer when he bought 100 Acres for £32 from Jonathan Pope and his wife Amey. This land was adjacent to Robert Newsom, John Vick, and Robert Vick it was originally part of patent to Wm. Faircloth on August 16, 1743. on 29 October 1777 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁹¹ He was involved in a land transfer when he bought 68 Acres for £68 from Arthur Vick of Southampton County. The land was adjacent to Edmond Spencer, opposite Thomas Edwards plantation, Great Pecoson.
on 11 June 1778 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁹² He and Rev Joseph Gurley were a witness of a deed along with James Lindy of a sale from Arthur Vick to Thomas Edwards of 82 Acres for £82 adjacent to Thomas Edwards other land and a cypress road. on 11 June 1778 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁹³ George Gurley Junior was land owner his land had orchards that produced fruit that was made into brandy. 31 gallons his brandy was purchased by John Wilkinson, Commissioner for the county for use by the Revolutionary soldiers on 20 October 1780 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁹⁴ He provided 675 polunds of beef and furnished a cart, two horses, and a driver for five days to promote the "public interest" in 1781 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁹⁵ He waslisted on the in 1782 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included nine slaves, five horses, 31 head of cattle, and 478 acres of land. On both sides of the household were family's named Pope. George Gurley had one of the highest assessments in the county this year. He paid £5.17.9 in tax.^96,97 He served as part of a new commission of the peace in the county in May 1782 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁹⁸ He provided a security bond when Ann Gurley was granted guardianship of her daughters Mary and Ann after the death of their father on 9 May 1782 at Southampton County, Virginia.^99,100 George Gurley Junior waslisted on the in 1783 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included 10 slaves (four under 16 years old), 6 horses, 30 head of cattle and 478 acres of land.^101,102 He and George Gurley Jr. werelisted on the in 1784 tax list of at St. Luke's Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included 9 slaves (five over 16), 8 horses and 26 head of cattle. George, his son, was listed as a white tithable; he was between 16 and 21 years old at this point.^103,104 George Gurley Junior served as justice of the peace between 13 May 1784 and 1790 at Southampton County, Virginia.¹⁰⁵ He on on 14 October 1784 at Southampton County, Virginia, was ordered to lay off the lands granted to county for the purpose of building a courthouse, Gurley obviously had surveying equipment and experience.¹⁰⁶ He on 11 November 1784 at Southampton County, Virginia, signed "a petition of inhabitants of Nansemond, Southampton and adjacent counties stating the warehouses which were at South Quay soon after the comencement of the war were sufficient to contain all the tobacco which went there with the greatest safety. In July 1781, they were entirely destroyed by the British, which obliged the proprietor to rebuild them, and they are now sufficient to contain 600 hogsheads. They ask a revival of the warehouse."¹⁰⁷ He waslisted on the in 1785 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included 10 slaves (four over 16), five horses and 16 head of cattle.^108,109 He travelled as part of his duties as a minister. He was paid money from the estate of Matthew Exum in March 1785 at Northampton County, North Carolina, He might have aided in either a marriage or a funeral for the Exum family.¹¹⁰ He waslisted on the in 1786 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included 11 slaves (only 4 over 16), four horses and 16 head of cattle.^108,111 He was was paid over 3 pounds for providing schooling to Giles Vick, orphan. between February 1786 and September 1786 at Southampton County, Virginia.¹¹² He witnessed the marriage of George Gurley Jr. and Lucy Martin on 18 May 1786 at Southamption County, Virginia; Geroge's father, Parsons George Gurley, rector of St. Lukes parish officiated the marriage ceremony.^113,114,115 George Gurley Junior waslisted on the on 10 May 1787 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included 10 slaves (four were over 16), four hourses and 7 head of cattle.^108,116 He waslisted on the on 30 May 1788 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included 4 slaves, all over 16 and three horses.^108,117 He waslisted on the in 1789 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included seven slaves (two under 16) and four horses. His son, John Gurley was listed as an over 21 year old tithable white male who was living in the household.^108,118 He travelled to Northampton County to provide services for the Liles family between 1785 and 1789. in March 1789 at Northampton County, Virginia, to Northampton County to provide services for the Liles family between 1785 and 1789.¹¹⁹ He served as a justice on 9 May 1789 at Southampton County, Virginia.¹²⁰ He waslisted on the in 1790 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included five slaves (one between 12 and 16) and 4 horses. John Gurley, his son, also was living in the household.^108,121 He travelled to probably preach at the funeral of Benjamin Bryan before 10 January 1790 at Northampton County, North Carolina, he was paid by the estate of Mr. Bryan.¹²² Hesigned a petition opposing the taking by the government of the property of the former Church of England, in this case the glebe (pastors quarters) before 15 November 1790 at Southampton County, Virginia.¹²³ He waslisted on the on 12 August 1791 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included 6 slaves (four were over 16, 2 were between 12-16) and 6 horses. It also appears that 269 acres of his land was deaded to his son, John Gurley who was living in the household.^108,124 He served as sheriff in 1792 at Southampton County, Virginia, he was one of only two rectors know to have held this office. The sheriff served warrants, apprehended and arrested suspects, conducted elections, executed sentences of the court at the jail, whipping post, stocks, pillory, and the ducking stool, and collected taxes. He had to post a security bond of £1,000 and furnish bonds from three planters in the county. He waslisted on the on 29 March 1792 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included 6 slaves (two were under 16) and nine horses. Son, John Gurley was also living in the household.^108,125 He and John Gurley were involved in a land transfer on on 9 October 1792 at Southampton County, Virginia, when his father, George Gurley gave John Gurley two tracts of land, one that was 175 Acres originally purchased from Richard Vick and the other was 94 Acres originally purchased from William Vick..¹²⁶ George Gurley Junior witnessed a land transaction of his son, George Gurley Jr. and Kinchen Martin on 14 November 1792 at Southampton County, Virginia; when George Gurley bought from his brother in law, Kinchen Martin of Anson County, North Carolina a £18 interest in 145 Acres claimed under will of his father,James Martin (the father-in-law of George Gurley), deceased, to land now in tenure of his mother, Amey Martin (George Gurley's mother-in-law). The resulting transaction provided that the land to be divided after the death of Amey between Knchen Martin and George Gurley. This obviously was very important to the entire Gurley family. Witnesses were John Gurley (his brother), Newit Edwards (his brother in law), George Gurley (his father), Lucy Thomas (his sister), and Patty Gurley (his sister). This deed was proved in open court June 14, 1793 by John Gurley.¹²⁷ George Gurley Junior resigned as Rector and was succeeded by his son, Joseph in 1793 at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia.^128,129 He waslisted on the on 11 April 1793 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included 2 blacks over 16 and one between 12 and 16. He also had four head of cattle. During this year he gave 175 acres to his son, John Gurley and 209 to his son George Gurley.^130,131 He travelled to preach the sermon at the funeral of John Edmunds circa 1794 at Northampton County, North Carolina, he was paid out of Mr. Edmunds estate which was recorded in December of 1796.¹³² He was listed on the tax list as living with his son, John Gurley on 29 March 1794 at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia; 7 blacks over 16 and two between 12 and 16, he owned six head of livestock. His father, George was living with him. George had 94 taxable acres.^108,133 George Gurley Junior waslisted on the in 1795 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included 94 acres. He was living with his son, John Gurley.¹⁰⁸ He was listed on the tax list as living with his son, John Gurley in 1795 at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia; eight slaves including 6 blacks over 16 and 2 between 12 and 16, 3 head of cattle and a two wheel jig. His father George and Benj. Cabet was living in John's house.^108,134 George Gurley Junior was on the tax list of and living in the household of John Gurley in 1796 at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia; six blacks over 16 and two between 12 and 16, four head of cattle and a two wheel jig. His land included two tracts of 269 and 175 acres. His dad, George Gurley Sr. and Benjamin Sevrell was living with his household.^108,135 George Gurley Junior waslisted on the on 14 April 1797 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included taxables include 1 head of cattle with a 2 wheel riding chair and 94 acres. It appears that George and his family had their own home and property at this time.^108,136 He was possibly a neighbor to Joel Newson, Joseph Joyner, and William Edwards based on a deed transaction between Isham Newson and his son Joel on 10 July 1797.¹³⁷ He waslisted on the in 1798 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included taxable property inclued himself, a two wheel riding chair, one horse and 209 acres from George Gurley Jr. He paid 77 cents in tax for the year of 1798.^108,138 He waslisted on the in 1799 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included himsrlf, one black over 16, one head of cattle (which was probably a horse) and a two wheeled riding chair. He paid $1.42 of property taxes in 1799.^108,139 He travelled to probably preach at the funeral of John Jones before March 1799 at Northampton County, North Carolina, he was paid out of the estate of Mr. Jones recorded in the county in March 1799 reflecting accounts paid beween August of 1794 and March of 1799.¹⁴⁰ He left a will that was executed on 21 October 1799 at Southampton County, Virginia, he left bequests to his son George Jr., son John, and his wife Mary. George Jr. got the plantation after his mother, Mary died, Mary got a life-time right in the plantation and the slaves, John was left land and and the slaves for life if John pays his debts.¹⁴¹ He waslisted on the in 1800 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included himself, a black 12 - 16 and another over 16, he had one head of catlle which was probably a horse that he would use to drive his 2 wheeled jig. According to W.R. Cooke, he owned 209 acres. In 1800 he paid $1.86 in tax.^108,142 He waslisted on the in 1801 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property was inventoried on July 14, 1801 and included himself, two slaves (one 12-16 and one over 16) and one head of cattle. According to Cooke, he owned 188 acres. Tax paid was $1.00.¹⁰⁸ He and Mary Willis were involved in a land transfer when they sold 21 Acres in the Dicks swamp area to Stephen Hancock for $105 on 5 May 1801 at Southampton County, Virginia.¹⁴³ George Gurley Junior waslisted on the in 1802 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property was inventoried on June 26 and included three slaves over 16 years old, one horse, and a 2 wheel riding chair. W.R. Cooke said he owned 141 1/2 Acres of land. He paid $2.30 in taxes.^108,144 He waslisted on the in 1803 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property was inventoried on March 21, it included himself, three slaves over 16, one horse, and a 2 wheel riding chair. According to W.R. Cooke, he owned 141 1/2 acres. He paid $2.30 in taxes.¹⁰⁸ He wasnot listed on the in 1804 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia. George Gurley had probably died before taxes were assessed in March and April. There is a notation of 141 1/2 acres still in his or the estates poscession.¹⁰⁸ He died before 21 May 1804 at Southampton County, Virginia; his will was proved in court on May 21, 1804 by his son, George Gurley Junior.¹⁴⁵ He was buried after 21 May 1804 possibly on the homestead. He waslisted on the in 1805 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included the estate was noted on the tax list and taxed for 145 acres.¹⁰⁸

     Rev Joseph Gurley was born on 12 October 1751 at Southampton County, Virginia.² He and George Gurley Junior were a witness of a deed along with James Lindy of a sale from Arthur Vick to Thomas Edwards of 82 Acres for £82 adjacent to Thomas Edwards other land and a cypress road. on 11 June 1778 at Southampton County, Virginia.³ Rev Joseph Gurley legal document that read as follows... "Joseph Gurley of So'n for love to children Elizabeth Gurley, Henry Gurley, Peterson Gurley, children of Jos. and Martha Gurley, slaves Amey, Joan and Sam after death of Jos. and Martha. Also sorrel mare bought of Jesse Drew, black mare, alll cattle and hogs, hosehold furniture, plantation utensils and all estate, etc. and covenants ... said Joseph Gurley doth consent and agree that in case the said Joseph gets intoxicated with spirituous liquor and uses his family more especially his wife with Barbarity, or appears to be making waste of the above mentioned estate, for William Peterson and Thomas Turner or either of them to take the said estate out of the said Gurley's possession in behalf and for the maintenance of the above mentioned children and the said Joseph Gurley, all the right tile interest properly claim and demand which he hath in the said estate above named to have and to hold .... for said chilren"
on 27 March 1779 at Southampton County, Virginia.^4,5,6 He legal document that was a deed of trust for a £7000 loan until April 25, nxt on security of negro woman Amey. Jesse Drew as the lender. on 1 February 1781 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁷ He waslisted on the in 1783 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included 7 slaves (3 over 16), two horses, and nine head of various cattle.^8,9 He waslisted on the in 1784 tax list of at St. Luke's Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included 3 slaves (two over 16), 1 horse, and 6 head of cattle.^8,10 He waslisted on the in 1785 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included four slaves (one was under 16), one horse, and three head of cattle.^8,11 He waslisted on the in 1786 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included one white tithable 21+ (Joseph), three slaves over 16, nine total, two horses and five head of cattle.^12,13 He waslisted on the on 18 April 1787 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included two slaves over 16, one horse and five head of cattle.^8,14 He was ordained on 25 March 1788 at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia; by Bishop William White of Pennsylvania and immediately became assistant priest at St. Lukes parish chuch in Southampton County, Virginia until 1792.^15,16,17 He wasthe assistant minister between 25 March 1788 and 1792 at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia.¹⁷ He waslisted on the on 29 April 1788 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included three blacks over 16, one under 16 and one horse.¹⁸ He waslisted on the on 27 March 1789 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included four slaves, one under 16 and two horses.^19,20 He waslisted on the on 15 April 1790 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included three slaves over 16 and two horses.^21,22 He was wa paid to "school" John Day on 14 October 1790 at Southampton County, Virginia.²³ Hesigned a petition opposing the taking by the government of the property of the former Church of England, in this case the glebe (pastors quarters) before 15 November 1790 when it was submitted to the House of Delegates in Richmond at Southampton County, Virginia.²⁴ He waslisted on the on 29 August 1791 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included four slaves over 16 and two horses.^21,25 He waslisted on the on 30 March 1792 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included four slaves and two horses.^21,26 He resigned as Rector and was succeeded by his son, Joseph in 1793 at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia.^27,28 He wasthe rector of St. Barnabas Parish, this parish basically included all of Hertford County, North Carolina between 1793 and 1794 at Murfreesboro, Hertford County, North Carolina, There were only 10 Epicopal churches in North Carolina at this time. He was active in trying to secure a Bishop for North Carolina and attended two Episcopal conventions in Tarboro, North Carolina. These "conventions" were really small meetings of a group of ministers who were trying to rebuild a bruised Church after the revolution.^29,30 He was absent between 1793 and 1799 on the tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia. He was responsible for opening the one of the first schools on 1 February 1793 at Murfreesboro, Hertford County, North Carolina, An advertisement appeared in the State Gazzette of North Carolina on March 2, 1793 announcing the opening on February 1, 1793 of the school the ad stated that Joseph Gurley teaches writing, arithmetic, surveying and mensuration, also the Latin and Greek Languages.^31,32 He A meeting was held with six people interested in restoring the chuch in North Carolina. After the Revolution, the church was of course, no longer supported by England and was now called the American Episcopal Church. Joesph Gurley, a Mr. Wilson, and Charels Pettigrew were the clergy in attendance and three members of the congregation were here. circa 2 March 1793.³³ He was associated; The notes of Justus Moll indicate a minister at this time in Hertford County named Rev Hector Gurley, I believe this was a mistake and the name Hector came from Rector. In addition, I have also seen reference to a Rev. William Gurley in Hertford County. Based on the history of the Church and letters dating from this time, I believe there was only one Rev. Gurley in the Hertford area during Colonial times - Rev. Joseph Gurley.³⁴ He Joseph Gurley attended another convention in Tarborough where Charles Pettigrew was named Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church and the order was signed by the Revs. Nathaniel Blount, James Wilson, Joseph Gurley, Solomon Halling, and Robert Johnson Miller. circa 20 May 1794.³⁵ He By September of 1795 things continued in their downward spiral for the Episcopal Church in North Carolina. Charles Pettigrew, the Bishop noted in a letter to Rev. William White that there were only 7 Episcopal clergy in North Carolina at this time. One of them was Rev. Joseph Gurley in Hertford County. on 5 September 1795.³⁶ He served between 1789 and 1796 as one of the guardians of an orphan of Joseph Exum of Northampton County, North Carolina. This might have been in connection with the school he started, the payment noted in the account books of the county was for room and board. Joseph Exum's children were Henry, Matthew and Elizabeth Exum. before 1796.³⁷ He wasa mason in the Royal Edwin #4 Lodge in 1798 at Windsor, Bertie County, North Carolina.³⁸ He was a buyer at the sale of the estate of Mrs. Ann Clifton on 21 March 1799 at Bertie County, North Carolina.³⁹ He was paid money from the estate of Rev. John Alexander for hire of his negro's in 1800 at Bertie County, North Carolina.⁴⁰ He waslisted on the in 1800 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included himself, two slaves who were over 16 years old, one head of cattle which was propbably a horse that pulled his two wheeled riding chair. He paid $1.86 in tax this year.^8,41 He provided security for Clarissa Whitehead who was named guardian of Nathan C and Joseph B. Whitehead, orphans of William Whitehead. on 18 August 1800 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁴² He waslisted on the in 1801 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property was inventoried on May 15 and included himself, two slaves over 16, one head of cattle, and a two wheeled riding jig. He was assessed $1.86.⁴³ He was paid money from the estate of John Gray Slade for "christening John" on 1 January 1801 at Bertie County, North Carolina.⁴⁴ He waslisted on the in 1802 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property was inventoried on May 7 and included himself, two slaves over 16, one head of cattle, and a two wheeled riding jig. He was assessed $1.86.⁴⁵ He waslisted on the in 1803 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property was inventoried on March 21, it included himself, two slaves over 16 and one head of cattle. He was assessed $1.00.^46,47 He waslisted on the in 1804 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable propertywas inventoried on April 16. It included himself, four slaves over 16 and three head of cattle.^8,48 He waslisted on the in 1805 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable propertywas inventoried on July 15. It included himself, four slaves over 16 and three head of cattle. He also had a two wheeled riding cart. He paid $2.98.^8,49 He waslisted on the in 1806 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included one tithable male 16+. His property included four slaves over 16 years old, three head of cattle and a two wheeled riding chair. He paid $2.98 in property tax.^8,50 He waslisted on the in 1807 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included one tithable male 16+. His property included four slaves over 16 years old, two horses and a two wheeled carriage. He paid $2.86 in property tax.^8,51 He waslisted on the in 1810 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included himself, three slaves (3 over 12 and 3 over 16) , two horses, and a two wheeled riding chair He paided $2.42 in tax in 1810.^8,52 He waslisted on the in 1811 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included himself, two slaves over 16, two horses and a two wheeled riding cart. He paid $1.98 in 1811.^8,53 He waslisted on the in 1812 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property inventory included himself, two slaves over 16 and two horses. He paid $1.12 in 1812.^8,54 He waslisted on the in 1813 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included himself and Matthew Turner as white tithables, two slaves over 16 and two horses.^8,55 He waslisted on the in 1814 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included himself, two slaves over 16, two horses, and a two wheeled riding cart. He paid $2.67 in tax.⁵⁶ He waslisted on the in 1815 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included hiimself as a white male. He owned four slaves one slave was between two and twelve years old, three were over 12. He owned 2 horses, 8 head of cattle and a two wheeled cart.⁵⁷ He died circa 1816 at Southampton County, Virginia.^31,58,59 He and George Gurley Jr. werelisted on the in 1816 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included 2 male tithables George and his brother, this is probably Joseph since he is not in the 1816 records. He owned slaves, 6 over 12 years old, three were over 16 years old, and 6 horses. According to Cooke, Gurley also had 6 head of cattle and one silver cup.⁶⁰ Rev Joseph Gurley waslisted on the in 1817 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included household listed with one male tithable, Joseph and no property. Tax accessed at $.88. However, there is a line drawn through this entry.⁶¹

     Sally Smith AE Gurley's research noted that Isom Sr. married Sally Smith and had 10 children by her. In early 1789, according to Johnston County records, Isom was appointed Administrator of the estate of a SARAH Gurley. She died without a will. Sally is a nickname for Sarah, according to JM Bradley research, he consulted with Rev. James P. Smith (Johnston Co. genealogist) and the officials in the Johnston Co. records building.

This begs the questions:

1. Who was Sarah?
2. Did Isom Sr. remarry?
3. Was AE Gurley correct in connecting Isom to Sarah? Sally Smith was also known as Sarah. She was born in 1756 at Johnston County, North Carolina.² She married Isham Gurley, son of William Gurley and Mary (?), circa 1778 at NC. Sally Smith waspossibly listed on the in 1784 tax list of at Captain Joseph Boon's Company, Johnston County, North Carolina, her household's taxable property included 150 Acres and 0 Free Polls. This is speculative that this is the same person listed as Sarah.³ She died circa May 1788 at Johnston County, North Carolina.^4,5

     William Gurley was born in 1790 at North Carolina; per his 1850 census information.² He married Susan (?) before 1838; based on the oldest child being born in 1839.³

     John Gurley was born on 25 December 1783 at North Carolina.^2,3 He According to M.J. Gurley in 1930, he believes that John Gurley came to Gaddistown, GA from Walhowlow, Green County, South Carolina circa 1800.⁴ He married Jane Tarrant, daughter of Captain James Tarrant, after 1803.⁵ John Gurley married Mary (?) circa 1818.⁶ John Gurley was was Justice of the Peace circa 1820 at Pickens County, South Carolina.⁷ He according to his grandson, John Davis, John organized Mt. Pleasant Curch with Mackay Brown, father of Gov.Joseph E. Brown after 1840 at Gaddistown, Georgia.⁸

     Jane Tarrant was born between 1790 and 1800; based on the date listed in the John Gurley household in the 1840 Union Co., Georgia census.⁴ She married John Gurley, son of Isham Gurley and Sally Smith, after 1803.⁵

     Captain James Tarrant was born on 30 November 1753 at Pittsylvania County, Virginia.¹

     Henry Burch Gurley was born on 21 March 1819 at Pickens County, South Carolina.^1,2,3 He married Rebecca Mills on 1 September 1837 at Sycamore Patch near the ford of Suches Creek, Gaddistown, Georgia.^4,5 Henry Burch Gurley began military service circa 1865 Liut. in the Confederate Army.⁴ He died on 8 October 1905 at Gaddiston, Union County, Georgia, at age 86.⁴

     Rebecca Mills was born on 28 March 1815.^2,3 She married Henry Burch Gurley, son of John Gurley and Jane Tarrant, on 1 September 1837 at Sycamore Patch near the ford of Suches Creek, Gaddistown, Georgia.^1,4 Rebecca Mills died on 26 September 1880 at age 65.³

     John Gurley was born on 7 November 1847 at Gaddiston, Union County, Georgia.¹ He died on 17 May 1849 at Gaddiston, Union County, Georgia, at age 1.²

     Mary Elgin Hill married George Barnard Gurley, son of James Henry Gurley and Lucy Jane Barnard, on 28 February 1878.¹ Mary Elgin Hill died on 10 September 1882.¹

     Mary Willis was born circa 1729. She married George Gurley Junior, son of George Gurley Senior, on 11 August 1749.¹ Mary Willis served Mary Gurley Jun. was listed as an informant against Roger Woodhead as a person charged with swearing on the Sabbath. The Grand Jury discharged because of no additional information. on 8 November 1750 at Southampton.² She served a suit was dismissed between the church warden and Mary due to a debt. on 18 December 1752 at Southampton County, Virginia.³ She witnessed the will of Nicholas Gurley on 23 April 1761 at Nottoway Parish, Southampton County, Virginia; it was witnessed by a Mary Gurley Jun. who was probably the wife of George Gurley, Jr., George Gurley Sen., and Thomas Edwards. The executors were George Gurley Jr., who was listed in the will as a friend (which did not mean at this time, not related) and Jos. Cobb.^4,5 Mary Willis and George Gurley Junior were a witness to the will of Elizabeth Edwards on 31 December 1761 at Southampton County, Virginia.^6,7 Mary Willis and George Gurley Junior were a witness to the will of Elizabeth Edwards and provided an oath to the Court on 12 January 1762.⁸ Mary Willis was a witness to the will of on 13 May 1762 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁹ She and George Gurley Junior were involved in a land transfer when thy sold to Thomas Edwards of the same parish for 70 pounds, 150 acres that was part of Geoge Gurley's, his father's, original patent in 1733. on 10 October 1765 at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia.¹⁰ Mary Willis and George Gurley Junior were involved in a land transfer purchasing 315 acres from Daniel Barrow and his wife, Martha of Bute County, North Carolina for £2. This property was on the Northside of Meherin River adjacent to Cabin Swamp, Edward Chitty, Samuel Bridger, and the county line. on 9 May 1768 at Southampton County, Virginia.¹¹ Mary Willis and George Gurley Junior were involved in a land transfer selling property to Wm. Britt of Hertford County, North Carolina for 130 pounds, two tracts on the Southside of the Nottoway River one being the whole patent granted to Edward Chitty on August 1, 1745; the other a 315 acre tract adjacent to Cabin Swamp, Samuel Bridger, Boon's Road, and Rushing Branch     on 9 January 1772 at Southampton County, Virginia.¹² Mary Willis and George Gurley Junior were involved in a land transfer when they sold 21 Acres in the Dicks swamp area to Stephen Hancock for $105 on 5 May 1801 at Southampton County, Virginia.¹³

     Lucy Edna Gurley was born on 17 December 1878.¹

     Lillian Elgin Gurley was born on 12 July 1881.¹

     Lucy Gurley was born on 3 February 1749/50.¹ She witnessed the land transfer of George Gurley Junior and Mary Willis on 9 May 1768 at Southampton County, Virginia; purchasing 315 acres from Daniel Barrow and his wife, Martha of Bute County, North Carolina for £2. This property was on the Northside of Meherin River adjacent to Cabin Swamp, Edward Chitty, Samuel Bridger, and the county line.² Lucy Gurley witnessed the land transfer of George Gurley Junior and Mary Willis on 9 January 1772 at Southampton County, Virginia; selling property to Wm. Britt of Hertford County, North Carolina for 130 pounds, two tracts on the Southside of the Nottoway River one being the whole patent granted to Edward Chitty on August 1, 1745; the other a 315 acre tract adjacent to Cabin Swamp, Samuel Bridger, Boon's Road, and Rushing Branch.³      Lucy Gurley witnessed the purchase of interest in land by her brother, George Gurley Jr. and Kinchen Martin on 14 November 1792 at Southampton County, Virginia; when George Gurley bought from his brother in law, Kinchen Martin of Anson County, North Carolina a £18 interest in 145 Acres claimed under will of his father,James Martin (the father-in-law of George Gurley), deceased, to land now in tenure of his mother, Amey Martin (George Gurley's mother-in-law). The resulting transaction provided that the land to be divided after the death of Amey between Knchen Martin and George Gurley. This obviously was very important to the entire Gurley family. Witnesses were John Gurley (his brother), Newit Edwards (his brother in law), George Gurley (his father), Lucy Thomas (his sister), and Patty Gurley (his sister). This deed was proved in open court June 14, 1793 by John Gurley.⁴

     Henry Gurley was born after 1775. He began military service in 1812 at War of 1812 Service served first as a Sargent in the 3rd Regement (Boykins) of the Virginia Militia and then as a lieutenant iin the 65th Regement (August 1814 - October) in the War of 1812.^1,2 He married Rebecca B. Gurley on 4 January 1816 at Prince George County, Virginia; by a Methodist Minister, Austin Heath.^3,4 Henry Gurley was paid $12 by the County for "clothing and prisioners." in 1822 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁵ He died on 26 December 1825 at Prince George County, Virginia.⁶

     Celia Gurley was born on 11 September 1759.²

     George Gurley Jr. was born on 16 August 1764.^1,2 He and George Gurley Junior werelisted on the in 1784 tax list of at St. Luke's Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included 9 slaves (five over 16), 8 horses and 26 head of cattle. George, his son, was listed as a white tithable; he was between 16 and 21 years old at this point.^3,4 George Gurley Jr. waslisted on the in 1784 tax list of at Southamtpton County, Virginia, he was an over 21 year old white tithable living in the household of his father, George Gurley.⁵ He waslisted on the in 1785 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included one slave over 16 and one horse. George had moved from his fathers land and was setting up his own homestead. He was not yet 21 years old.^6,7 He waslisted on the in 1786 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included three slaves over 16, two horses, and four head of cattle.^8,9 He and Lucy Martin were issued a marriage bond on 11 May 1786 at Southampton County, Virginia.^10,11 George Gurley Jr. married Lucy Martin, daughter of James Martin and Amy Holt, on 18 May 1786 at Southamption County, Virginia; Geroge's father, Parsons George Gurley, rector of St. Lukes parish officiated the marriage ceremony.^12,13,14 George Gurley Jr. waslisted on the in 1787 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included two slaves over 16, one under 16, three horses, and nine head of cattle.^15,16 He waslisted on the on 29 May 1788 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included three slaves over 16 years old and four horses.^15,17 He waslisted on the on 30 May 1789 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included three slaves over 16 and three horses.^15,18 He waslisted on the on 24 May 1790 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included two slaves over 16 and three horses. Household also included John Newson, a white male over 16.^19,20 He petition opposing the taking by the government of the property of the former Church of England, in this case the glebe (pastors quarters) before 15 November 1790 at Southampton County, Virginia.²¹ He waslisted on the on 12 March 1791 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included two blacks over 16 and three horses. Household also included two white males over 21: George Gurley and John Newson.^22,23 He witnessed the will of James Martin on 18 October 1791 at Southampton County, Virginia.²⁴ George Gurley Jr. and Amy Holt were appointed executor of the estate of his father-in-law, James Martin on 8 December 1791 at Southampton County, Virginia.²⁴ George Gurley Jr. waslisted on the in 1792 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included two blacks over 16, four horses, and 200 acres. Also in the house hold was Brittain Porter, a white male over 21.^25,26 He and Kinchen Martin were involved in a land transfer when George Gurley bought from his brother in law, Kinchen Martin of Anson County, North Carolina a £18 interest in 145 Acres claimed under will of his father,James Martin (the father-in-law of George Gurley), deceased, to land now in tenure of his mother, Amey Martin (George Gurley's mother-in-law). The resulting transaction provided that the land to be divided after the death of Amey between Knchen Martin and George Gurley. This obviously was very important to the entire Gurley family. Witnesses were John Gurley (his brother), Newit Edwards (his brother in law), George Gurley (his father), Lucy Thomas (his sister), and Patty Gurley (his sister). This deed was proved in open court June 14, 1793 by John Gurley. on 14 November 1792 at Southampton County, Virginia.²⁷ George Gurley Jr. waslisted on the on 29 March 1793 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included two blacks over 16 and four head of cattle. Household also included Etht'd Raley, a white male over 16.²⁸ He waslisted on the in 1794 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included himself, two slaves, and three horses. According to W.R. Cooke, a early genealogist he owned 2 parcels of land including 209 acres acquired from his dad, George Gurley and 200 additional acres.^15,29 He waslisted on the in 1795 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included himself and Jos. Rowland were listed as two white tithable males over 16. He owned two slaves and two horses. According to W.R. Cooke, he had the following land: 209 acres, 269 acquired from John Gurley, his brother, 175 acres, and 145 from Martin and Vick.^15,30 He waslisted on the in 1796 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included himself and Jesse Glover were listed as two white tithables. He owned four black slaves over 16 and three horses. According to W.R. Cooke, he owned three parcels of land consisting of 209, 145, and 200 acres.^15,31 He waslisted on the on 14 April 1797 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included himself and two white males over 16 living in the home, four slaves over 16 years old, and three head of cattle. The following parcels of land: 209 acres, 145 acres, and 200 acres were owned by George Gurley Jr.¹⁵ He waslisted on the in 1798 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included himself and an additional white tithable males over 16 (Genealogist Cooke suspected that one of them was Joseph Gurley), four blacks over 16, four head of catlle and a two wheel jig. He owned three parcels of land: 209, 145, and 200 acres. He paid $2.44 in taxes for the year 1798.^32,15 He was named co-guardian of Lucy B. Thomas, orphan of William Thomas. on 15 October 1798 at Southampton County, Virginia.³³ He waslisted on the in 1799 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included himself and an additional white male tithables. He owned three slaves over 16 and four horses. Acording to Genealogist W.R. Cooke in a letter to Justus R. Moll, his land including three parcels of 209, 145, and 200 acres. He paid $1.80 in property tax in 1799.^15,34 He was left ownership in the plantation in the will of George Gurley Junior on 21 October 1799 at Southampton County, Virginia; he left bequests to his son George Jr., son John, and his wife Mary. George Jr. got the plantation after his mother, Mary died, Mary got a life-time right in the plantation and the slaves, John was left land and and the slaves for life if John pays his debts.³⁵ George Gurley Jr. waslisted on the in 1800 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included himself, three black over 16, three horses, and a two wheel jig. According to genealogist W.R. Cooke, George Junior had three parcels of land consisting of 209, 145, 121 acres each. He paid $2.54 in taxes in 1800.^15,36 He waslisted on the in 1801 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property was inventoried on March 16, 1801 taxables included himself, one black teenager between 12 and 16, three blacks over 16, three head of cattle, and a two wheel jig. According to W.R. Cooke, he had two parcels of land consisting of 145 and 171 acres. Tax paid in 1801 was $2.90.^15,37 He was appointed as guardian for Lydia Worrell, orphan of Elijah Worrell on 19 January 1801 at Southampton County, Virginia.³⁸ He served as either a guardian or he provided a security bond for numerous orphaned children in Southampton. On January 18, 1802 he provided security with William Blow for Thomas Porter who was named the guardian of Bennet Bryant, orphan of James Bryant. On May 17, 1802, George Gurley took over guardianship of Exum Worrell, orphan of Josiah Worrell. in 1802 at Southampton County, Virginia.³⁹ He waslisted on the in 1802 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property was inventoried on April 24 and included himself, one black 12-16 and three over 16, he had three head of cattle. According to W.R. Cooke, his lad holding consisted of two parcels containing 145 and 171 acres each. He was assessed $2.12.^15,40 He was appointed guardian of Exum Worrell, orphan of Josiah Worrell on 17 May 1802 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁴¹ He waslisted on the in 1803 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property was inventoried on April 1, it included himself, one black 12-16 and three over 16, he had three head of cattle. According to W.R. Cooke, his land holding consisted of two parcels containing 145 and 171 acres each. He was assessed $2.12.^15,42 He waslisted on the in 1804 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property was inventoried on April 16. It included himself, seven slaves (one between 12 and 16), his slave holdings increased by three he might have his father's slaves. He had four head of cattle and a two wheel jig both of which would also have come from his father. Cooke cited land holding of 145 and 171 acres. He paid $4.42 in property tax.^15,43 He waslisted on the in 1805 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property was inventoried on April 27. It accounted for himself, Henry Gurley, and Exum Worrell as tithable males over 16. His propery included one slave 12-16, five slaves over 16 years old, and four head of cattle. According to W.R. Cooke, he owned two parcels of land with 145 and 171 acres.^15,44 He and John Gurley were involved in a land transaction when John and his wife Elizabeth sold to George for £200, 175 Acres that was originally purchased by their father from Richard Vick. Both of them signed the document. on 12 September 1805 at Southampton County, Virginia. George Gurley Jr. was involved in a land transfer George Gurley bought for £104.10 116 Acres from Richard Bllow, Jeremaih Drake and Henrty Thomas, commissioners appointed by court to sell land of Jordan Edwards, deceased. on 18 December 1805 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁴⁵ He waslisted on the in 1806 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included seven slaves (one between 12 and 16), and four head of cattle. According to researcher Cooke, he had four parcels of land as follows: 210 2/3, 771/4, 175, 133 1/3 acres in size. There were two males over 16 in the household, Goerge and probably his son, Henry.^15,46 He provided security for Pilgrim Vick who was appointed gurardian to Nancy and Lucy Reese, orphans of Rivers Reese. on 21 July 1806 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁴⁷ He waslisted on the in 1807 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included himself and another white male over 16 (Henry), eight slaves (three were between 12 and 16, five were over 16),he owned four horses and a two wheel riding cart. According to W.R. Cooke, he had five parcels of land noted with the following acreage: 210 2/3, 77 1/4, 175, 133 1/3, 116. He paid $4.86. Based on his neighbors, he was very well off.^15,48 He served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from between 1808 and 1810 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁴⁹ He waslisted on the in 1809 tax list of at Southamton County Virginia, Virginia, his household's taxable property included himself and another white male over 16, 8 slaves over 12 (six were over 16 and 2 were betwen 12 and 16), a two wheeled carriage and according to W.R. Cooke, two parcels of land of 421 1/4 acre and 291 acres. He paid $4.86.^15,50 He waslisted on the in 1810 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included 2 white tithables, 12 slaves over 12, 10 of them were over 16, five horses and no land reported. He paid $5.88 in taxes in 1810.^15,51 He waslisted on the in 1811 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included one white tithable, eight slaves, all were over 16, five horses and no land reported. He paid $4.12 in taxes in 1811.^15,51 He waslisted on the in 1812 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included homself as a white tithable, 8 slaves all who were over 16, there were five horses. He paid $4.12 in 1812. The land was as follows per Cooke's description "210 2/3, 771/4 styled No.1 - 288, 175, 78 1/2 No.2 253 1/2, 288 adj. Hancock 237 adj. Story."^15,52 He waslisted on the in 1813 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included himself as a white tithable. His holding included 8 slaves all who were over 16, there were four horses, and a two wheeled riding cart in the household. He paid $3.77 in 1813.⁵³ He waslisted on the in 1814 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included himself as a white tithable. His holding included 8 slaves 7 were over 16 and one was between 12 and 16. He owned four horses and a two wheeled riding cart. He paid $7.83 in 1814.⁵⁴ He waslisted on the in 1815 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included himself and Henry Deal were white tithables living in the home. He owned two slaves between 2 and 12 years old and 10 who were over 12 years old. He also owned four horses and 20 head of cattle. It also appears that he owned a single match case. He paid $10.94.⁵⁵ He and Rev Joseph Gurley werelisted on the in 1816 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included 2 male tithables George and his brother, this is probably Joseph since he is not in the 1816 records. He owned slaves, 6 over 12 years old, three were over 16 years old, and 6 horses. According to Cooke, Gurley also had 6 head of cattle and one silver cup.⁵⁶ George Gurley Jr. and John M. Gurley werelisted on the in 1817 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included five slaves over 16 and three between 12 and 16, he had four horses, and a two wheel cart. His son John was also listed in the household as a tithable male.⁵⁷ George Gurley Jr. was appointed executor of the will of Josiah Vick, he participated in a land transfer from the estate of Mr. Vick to George Simmons. on 17 March 1817 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁵⁸ He waslisted on the in 1818 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included two slaves, eight horses, 5 head of cattle, a 2 wheel jig, and the following land notations were made. Land: "and John Thomas 318, 237. located 6 miles from Ct. House." D. Beal Sr. was a tithable white male living in the household.¹⁵ He served as a tax commissioner in 1819 at St. Luke's Parish, Southampton County, Virginia.⁵⁹ He and George G. Gurley werelisted on the in 1819 tax list of at Southamton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included three males over 16, one slave over 16 and 7 between 12 and 16, a two wheel jig, and land. Son George Gurley and Wm. Cricholm were two additional tithable white males living in the household.^15,60 George Gurley Jr. served as an Overseer of the Poor when he transfered $3,954 and 492 1/2 Acres to Peter Edwards on 21 January 1819 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁶¹ He waslisted on the in 1820 tax list of at Southamton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included three slaves, ten horses, a two wheel jig and land. His son George and Wm. Cricholm were tithable white males living in the household.¹⁵ He waslisted on the between 1821 and 1826 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included nine slaves, four horses, a two wheel jig, and land.¹⁵ He waslisted on the in 1827 tax list of at Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included 11 slaves, five horses, a two wheel jig valued at $50, and land.¹⁵ He died between 1827 and 1828 at Southampton County, Virginia, genealogist W.R. Cooke noted that George Gurley was on the tax list for 1827 and his estate was listed in 1828.⁶² He estate was inventoried in 1828 at Southampton County, Virginia, according to the 1828 tax list. 96 acres were given to his wife, Lucy in a life estate. 70 acres were left to son, James. 61 acres of land was left to son, John M. Gurley, 195 acres were divided by Geo. G. Gurley, L.T., and Henry Gurley's heirs.