Isabell Whitehead
Female, #10234, (after 1740 - )
| Parent | Nathan Whitehead (circa 1719 - before Apr 1779) | |
| Parent | Mary Davis (say 1719 - before 1760) | |
Isabell Whitehead|b. after 1740|p10234.htm|Nathan Whitehead|b. circa 1719\nd. before Apr 1779|p9476.htm|Mary Davis|b. say 1719\nd. before 1760|p9478.htm|Arthur Whitehead|b. say 1693\nd. 1751|p36928.htm|Isabella Purcell|b. say 1693|p36929.htm|(?) Davis|b. say 1689|p10244.htm|Elizabeth (?)|b. say 1691|p36927.htm| | ||
| Married Name | Her married name was Bell. | |
| Birth* | after 1740 | Isabell was born after 1740. |
| She was the daughter of Nathan Whitehead and Mary Davis. | ||
| Marriage* | She married Green Bell. | |
| (Deed Witness) Deed | 24 Oct 1772 | She witnessed a deed grant by Erasmus Culpepper of Nash Co., NC to Henry Whitehead on 24 Oct 1772 at Edgecombe Co., North Carolina. (Book 2, page 29, deed date 24 Oct 1772, recorded Nov Ct 1772. Erasmus Culpepper, Edgecombe Co., to Henry Whitehead, for love and affection for my nephew, the said Henry Whitehead and me hereunto moving, a tract of 312 acres on Mochason Creek granted by Granville on 3 July 1760 beginning at a sassafras below his plantation then north 160 poles to two pines then west 312 poles to a white oak then south 160 poles to a gum then the various courses of the creek east 312 poles to the first station, signed Erasmus Culpepper, wit. Thomas Whitehead, Esabel Whitehead (X) (her mark).).1 |
| (heir) Will | 20 Mar 1778 | In Nathan Whitehead's will on 20 Mar 1778 at Nash Co., North Carolina, Isabell was named as an heir. The full text of the will reads as follows: In the name of God, Amen. I NATHAN WHITEHEAD of Nash County and State of North Carolina being in perfect health and sound memory, calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die. Upon most mature deliberation constitue this my last will and testament in manner and form following. Imprimis: I give and devise to my son NATHAN WHITEHEAD the land and plantation whereon I now dwell containing by estimation two hundred acres also a tract of land on Nawksawson Creek, containing by estimation three hundred and twelve acres also another tract or parcel of land adjoining the land whereon I now live containing by estimation three hundred and forty five acres to him and his heirs and assigns forever. I likewise give him three negroes viz: LUKE, JINNEY and RALPH, also a still worm and cap to his heirs forever. Item: I give and bequeath to NATHAN WHITEHEAD son of THOMAS WHITEHEAD a negro girl named PHILLIS to him and his heirs forever. Lastly, I lend to my wife RACHAEL, all the rest of my goods and effects whatsoever, during her life or widowhood, but at her decease or marriage then the said goods and effects to be equally divided among my children, to wit: BENJAMIN WHITEHEAD, THOMAS WHITEHEAD, R. NICKOLSON, PLIERITY SANDIFORD, CHLOE CULPEPPER, ISABEL BELL, MARY SANDIFORD and HENRY WHITEHEAD. I likewise constitute and appoint RACHAEL my wife and my son THOMAS WHITEHEAD to be executors of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this twentieth day of March, one thousand seven hundred and seventy eight. In the presence of: ARTHUR ARRINGTON, MARTHA ARRINGTON, ELIZABETH ARRINGTON. Nash County April Court 1779. The will was opened in court, duly exhibited and proved by the oath of ARTHUR ARRINGTON and ordered to be recorded. Attest Wm. Hall, C.C..2 |
| Last Edited | 4 Jul 2004 |
Citations
- Abstracted 5-23-05, NCA film C.037.40005, CTC.
- Nash Co., NC Record of Wills, Book 1, 1776-1872, LDS #041949, #5, Page 4.