St. George Parish:
COLSON, Sanders -
150 acres in St. George Parish. Surveyed on 16 Sept 1768, Plat Book M, page 65
Granted on 07 Feb 1769, Grant Book G, page 266
150 acres bounded on the west by John FLETCHER and on the east by Sanders COLSON
COLSON, William -
250 acres in St. George Parish. Granted on 13 Apr 1761, Grant Book C, page 109
250 acres in Halifax District bounded on the south by STEIGOL and on the north by Nathaniel MILLER
COLSON, William -
100 acres in St. George Parish. Granted on 01 Jan 1765, Grant Book E, page 97
100 acres located near a place called Horse Creek and bounded on all sides by vacant land
COULSON, Jacob -
100 acres in St. George Parish. Surveyed on 12 Jan 1758, Plat Book C, page 35.
100 acres bounded on the west by Briar Creek and on all other sides by vacant land
COLSON, William -
150 acres in St. George and St. Matthew Parishes. Granted on 06 Aug 1765, Grant Book E, page 211
150 acres located 60 miles from Savannah and bounded on the south by Nathaniel MILLER and vacant land and on the east by Abraham LUNDY
COULSON, Thomas -
250 acres in St. George and St. Matthew Parishes. Granted on 06 Oct 1767, Grant Book F, page 377
250 acres bounded on the east by John HARUAGE and on all other sides by vacant land
St. Matthew Parish:
COULSON, William; MILLER, Nathaniel; LUNDY, Abraham; BEVILL, Sarah -
1000 acres in St. Matthew Parish. Surveyed 21 Jul 1767, Plat Book C, page 213. Granted 05 Apr 1768, Grant Book G, page 80
Bounded on the north by Briar Creek, Abraham LUNDY, and William COULSON; northwest by Nathaniel MILLER. Plat shows tract bounded on the west by Mathais MILLER, JOHNSON, and WYLLBY
Information from Cindy Goad:
The British Crown to:(first 3 patent book, 2nd patent #, 3rd page 3)
3/3154-292. Abraham Colson, 3 Oct 1748 150 A in Bladen Co (this area became Anson in 1750) on N side of Great PeeDee River, adj. John Berry and the River.
18/199/171 James Colson, 17 Apr 1765, 200 A in New Hanover Co on the E side of the N.E. river at the Mouth of Cypress Creek adj. Lewis Derosset, Wm Jones, Evan Jones and River.
18/538/232 James Colson, 3 Oct 1765, 640 A in New Hanover Co on the E side of Black Briver, joining Colonel Moore, James Larkin, a bay pool, James Moore's land above Colo. Lloyd and River.
5/3786/425 Jacob Collson, 26 Nov 1746, 200 a in Bladen Co (this became Anson) on the N side of the Great Peedee River, joining above the Waggon ford, sd Collson, and the R. side.
5/3792/427 John Collson, 26 Nov 1746 200 A in Bladen (later Anson) on N side of Great Peedee, joining above the Mouth of brown creek, John Clark, and the River Bank.
5/3795/427 John Collson 26 Nov 1746 400 A in Bladen (later Anson) N side of Great Peedee, joining above the Mouth of Little R. Nicholas Smith, Jacob Collson, and the River.
5/3434/350 John Collson, 26 Nov 1746, 200 A in Bladen, in fork of Great Peedee and Rocky River, Joining above the mouth of Rocky R/ and the bank of the Peedee, the main River, and the fork.
15/5627/321 John Colson, 5 Dec 1760, 50 A in Anson on the S W side of Peedee R adj John Giles, both sides of the Mouth of Walkers Gut, the thoroughfare, Walkers Island, a small island in Rocky R. John hornbeck, the sd R and Honnasses? island.
15/5655/329 John Colson, 5 Dec 1760, 200 A in Anson on S W side of peedee River joining both sides of Brown Creek.
18/1231/377 John Colson, 23 Apr 1767, 150 a in Mecklenburg including Willis Smiths' folley near a Branch of Richardson's Creek.
20/3056/676 John Coleson, 18 Apr 1771, 400 A in Anson on S W side of Peedee R joining Nicholas Smith's supposed lower line, Turkey Cock Creek, Picketts other survey and a point near the Mouth of Creek at the end of Joseph White's line.
22/4139/168 John Colson, 22 Feb 1773, 400 A in Anson on lower side of Rocky River S w of Peedee R. adj John Colson's line.
26/8808/140 John Collson, 25 Jul 1774, 100 A in Anson,lower side of Rocky R. joining Collison's own survey and Collison's old line.
23/6853/300 John Coleson, Jr. 4 Mar 1775, 250 A in Anson on the N prong of Long Creek which is a branch of rocky river adj Salisbury road above the Lawyer's Spring.
22/4009/134 William Collson, 22 Jan 1773, 300 A in Anson Co between Peedee and Rocky River on the upper side of Rocky River, adj Benj. Dumas, Jno Colson, and (a point) near VanHosee? line.
26/8512/57 William Colson 23 July 1774, 640 A in Anson, S W of Peedee joining Robert Snugg.
26/8703/111 William Colson 25 July 1774, 200 A in Anson N E of Peedee joining Dumas Land.
Anson County
26 Nov 1746. Bladen which becomes Anson County, NC:
200 acres on N side of Great Pee Dee, above the Waggon Ford granted to Jacob COLLSON. [Sells to Thomas HARRINGTON in 1750]
26 Nov 1746. Bladen County which becomes Anson Co, NC. 200 acres granted to John COLLSON, in fork of Greate Pee Dee and Rockey Rivers. (He sells this in Apr 1751 to James Barten.)
26 Nov 1746. Bladen County which becomes Anson Co, NC. 200 acres granted to John COLLSON, N side of Great Pee Dee above mouth of Brown Creek at John CLARK's lower corner. ( He sells this to John CHEEK in 1750 below, then John CHEEK sells it to John Stephens in 1764)
26 Nov 1746. Bladen County which becomes Anson Co, NC. 400 acres granted to John COLLSON, N side Great Pee Dee above mouth of Little River at Nicholas Smith's corner. (He sells this 20 Oct 1750 to John CLARK)
28 June 1750. Anson Co, NC Deed Book A?, p. 58-59.
John COLLSON of Anson Co., planter, to John CHEEK of same, for 50 pds. proc. money . . . 200 acres on N side Great Pee Dee above mouth Brown Creek at John Clarks lower corner . . . granted to John COLLSON 26 November 1746 . . . John COLLSON (Seal), Wit: John Dunn, Anthony Hutchins.
22 July 1750. Anson County, NC Deed Book 1, pp 58-59:
Jacob COLLSON of Anson County, to Thomas HARRINGTON of same, planter, for 20 pds. Va. currency . . . 200 acres on north side Great Pee Dee . . . above the waggon ford road at John COLLSON's upper corner . . . granted to sd. Jacob COLLSON 26 November 1746 . . . Jacob COLLSON (seal), Wit: John Cheek, John COLLSON.
19 Sept 1750. Anson Co, NC Deed Book A?, p. 67-68.
Thomas George of Anson Co., planter, to John COLLSON of same, planter, for 12 pds. Va. Money . . . 100 acres on S side Pee Dee, granted to Thomas George 4 Apr 1750 . . . Thomas George (seal), Wit: Thomas Harrington (T), John Cheeks (I)
17 Oct 1750. Anson Co, NC Deed Book A?, p. 69.
John COLLSON to Elizabeth, Agnes, and Whitmill Harrington, 2 daughters and son of my wife Mary by her former husband Mr. John Harrington, for natural love and affection . . . negroes and cattle . . . and John and Mary COLLSON to our son William COLLSON . . . all are minors . . . shall be kept until Whitmill the youngest, shall arrive at 21, which shall be 20 Feb 1768 . . . John COLLSON (seal), Mary COLLSON (M) (seal), Wit: None.
20 Oct 1750. Anson Co, NC Deed Book A, page 121-122:
John COLLSON of Anson Co., to John CLARK of same, Gent., for 500 pounds, land on N side Great Pee Dee above mouth of Little River at Nicholas Smith's corner, 400 acres, Jacob COLLSONs line, granted to John COLSON 26 Nov 1746. John COLLSON {seal}, Wit: William Overalt, Nathaniel Hillen.
12 Apr 1751. Anson Co, NC Deed Book A, page 117-118:
John COLLSON of Anson Co, planter, to Samuel French, of same, planter, for 15 pounds VA money. Land on S side Pee Dee bought of Thomas George, 100 acres. Granted Thomas George 4 Apr 1750. John COLLSON {seal}. Wit: M. Brown, Thomas Moorman.
17 Apr 1751. Anson Co, NC Deed Book B1, page 200-201:
John COLLSON of Anson Co., planter, to James Barten of same, planter, for 16 pounds proc. money, 200 acres in fork of Greate Pee Dee and Rockey Rivers, granted to COLLSON 6 November 1746. John COLLSON {seal}. Wit: M. Brown, Thos. Norman.
20 Apr 1752. Anson Co, NC Deed Book A?, p. 69-70.
James Crafford of Anson Co., planter, to John COLLSON of same planter, for 30 pds. proc. Money . . . land in fork of Great Pee Dee and Rockey River . . . granted to John COLLSON 26 Nov 1746, sold to James Barton 17 Apr 1751, and by Barton to James Crafford 27 Apr 1751, 200 acres. . . James Crafford, Wit: Anthony Hutchins, Caleb Touchstone.
22 Apr 1756. Anson Co, NC Deed Book 1, page 153-154:
Benjamin Dumas of Anson Co., to John COLLSON of same, for 50 pounds, on S side Great Pee Dee, adj. John Hall, granted 27 Feb 1756. Benjamin Dumas {seal}, Martha Dumas (X) {seal}, Wit: Jeremiah Dumas, Zechariah Smith, Edmund Lilly.
4 Aug 1757. Anson Co, NC Deed Book 1, page 267-268:
Andrew Moorman, planter, to John COLLSON, planter, both of Anson Co, for 60 pounds VA money, part of a tract that was John Hornbacks, on S side Great Pee Dee, on mouth of Walkers gut, 200 acres granted to sd. Horback 21 June 1746, conveyed to Charles Moorman and Benjamin, by them to sd. Andrew Moormand. Andrew Moorman {seal}. Wit: David Dumas, Jeremiah Dumas.
7 Jan 1765. Anson County, NC, page 173:
John COLSON of Anson, to John Culpepper [step-son of Benjamin Dumas] of same, planter, for 40 pounds proc money. 200 acres on Brown Cr, S side PD. John COLSON {seal}, Wit: Elijah Gibson, John Presler, Chas. HARRINGTON.
01 May 1761. Anson Co, NC Deed Book 6, page 132-133:
Nathaniel Hillen to Nathiel Hillen, Jr. Mentions land on NE side of great Pee Dee, above mouth of Little River, adjacent to Jacob COLLSON
21 Sep 1769. Anson County, NC Deed Book 7, page 241.
John VAN HOOS, planter and wife Hannah of Anson County sell to William COLLSON, planter of Anson County.
For 15 pounds Proc. money paid by William COLLSON. SW side of Pee Dee River above mouth of Rocky River on a branch of the middle fork of David's Creek. Being a tract of land granted to John VAN HOOS by patent 01 Jul 1758. 100 acres.
/s/ John VANHOOS {seal}, Hannah VANHOOS {seal}
Wit: Gabriel (X) G. Davis, William MCDOWELL (X)
Proved Oct term 1769 by oath of Gabriel Davis. Test Saml SPENCER CC
No Date.(Probably in late 1770's) Anson County, NC Land Grant #1308:
Joseph COLESON enters 25 acres on bank of "the" river; border: on his own line about 20 yards below "mouth of" Throughfare Cr, across the river "toward" Ben Dumas' side, & up river to William THREADGILL; includes "the bottom of P. D.".
30 Dec 1777. Anson County, NC Deed Book 7, page 109.
Silvanus WALKER of Wilks Co, GA sells to Joseph COLSON of Anson Co, NC. Joseph COLSON paid 4 negro slaves and a horse. S side of River Pee Dee . . . above creek called Turkey Creek near river bank . . . 195 acres. A tract or parcel of land granted to John CLARK by his Majesty's letter patent bearing date 1746. Includes all houses, outhouses, orchards, woods, waters, water courses, rents, issues and profits. /s/ Silvanus (X) Walker {seal}
Wit: Jacob, William Richard
Proved in open court April term 1779 by oath of John COLSON a witness thereunto and ordered to be registered. Michael Auld clerk
05 Apr 1779. Anson County, NC Deed Book 7, page 105
Dennis MCLENDON pays John COLLSON, both of Anson 100 pounds good lawful money of said province. On Brown Creek between Samuel HOUGHS land Including a place called Brooks Lick . . . near Joseph HOUGH line . . . 250 acres. Part of a tract of land granted John COLSON by his Majesty's letter patent 29 Apr 1768
/s/ John COLLSON {seal} Wit: John McLendon, John COLLSON, Jr.
26 May 1783. Anson County, NC Deed Book N & O, page 8.
Joseph COLSON buys land from Geo. DAVIDSON; Pee Dee River [might be Joseph COLSON, Jr.]
23 Sep 1785. Anson County, NC Deed Book H, page 84.
Joseph COLSON receives grant from State of North Carolina. Adj. JEFFERSON
28 Jul 1786. Anson County, NC Deed Book H, page 106.
Joseph COLSON buys land from Patrick BOGGAN, Jr.; Hurrican Branch
13 Apr 1787. Anson County, NC Deed Book H, page 36.
Joseph COLSON buys land from Shadrack DENSON by way of sheriff; Brown Creek [Possibly land that is given to Joseph, Jr.?]
Bertie County
07 Nov 1723. Jacob COLSON patented 160 acres in Bertie Precinct, NC. Located on Jack's
Swamp "joining a meadow and the windlings of the swamp." [Robert Ellis Colson]
5 Feb 1724/25 Bertie County, NC Deed Book A, page 350:
Thomas AVENT of Surry Co, VA to John Jones of Surry Co, VA. 10 pounds for 640 acres at Mount Royall on River low ground. Surveyed and patented for Thomas AVENT by John GRAY on 30 Mar 1721. Adj. Jacob COLSON. Wit: John GRAY, jurat, Ralph MASON. February Court 1724. John Sutton D. C/C.
12 May 1724 Bertie County, NC Deed Book A, page 397:
Jacob COLSON and wife Mary, of Isle of Wight, VA to John Spann, 30 pounds for 270 acres on NS Morrattuck River called "Mount Royal". Wit: John GRAY, John Thacker, William Lions. February Court 1724. John Sutton (D) C/C.
04 Dec 1725 Jacob COLSON mentioned as living on west side of Reddy Run in the will of Richard Turbeville. Plantation and land given to his son John Turbevill.
Feb 1727 John COLSTON to John Hayes. 20 pounds for ?. At fork of Roquist. Patent to Luke Measles and conveyed to George CLARK dec'd. and by Clark's executors conveyed to COLSTON. Wit: William Little, Robert Forster. February Court 1727. Edw. Mashborne D. C/C.
Feb 1727/28 Jonathan Taylor to John COLSON. 40 pounds for 600 acres on SS Rocquis Creek. Part of patent by Luke Mezell and by him conveyed to Timothy Truelove. By Truelove conveyed to George CLARK. Jonathan Taylor is legatee of last will and testament of George CLARK. James Williamson Administrator of this will. Land near John Stevens. Wit: Edmond Smithwick, Edward Wingate. February Court 1727. Edw. Mashborne D. C/C.
10 Feb 1727 John COLSON and wife Susan (Susannah) to Thomas ARRINGTON. 20 pds. for 160 acres. On NS Moratoc River, Adj. John TURBAVEL, Ralph MASON, Foster MASON. Wit: John GRAY, William Bryan. February Court 1727. Edw. Mashborne D.C/C.
4 May 1727 William Ricks to John COLSON. 10 pounds for 640 acres. Adj. Esther Ricks. Being full patent granted William Ricks 1 Feb 1725. Wit: Robert Scott, Richard Washington. May Court 1727.
3 Aug 1727 Bertie County, NC Deed Book B, p. 300:
Mary COLSON and her son John COLSON to Robert Green of Surry Co, VA, 10 pds. for 370 acres. Mary COLSON, widow and relict of Jacob COLSON. John, son of said Jacob and Mary. Land on Morattock River Adj. John Span, Henry Jones. Part of 640 acres granted Jacob COLSON. Wit: Abraham BURTON, John Green, jurat, John Massey, jurat. August Court 1727.
16 Dec 1741 Bertie County, NC Deed Book F, p. 368:
Susannah COLLSON and John COLLSON (her son) to Thomas BLOUNT and Thomas WHITMELL, 16 December 1741. 19 June 1742. 500 pds. for 600 acres "...Executors of the Last will and Testament of John COLLSON, Sen Dec'd . . . except for thirty two pounds quit rents Deducted to us paid by Thomas Collins . . . " Land on SS Rocquis Creek. Part of tract to Luke Meazle and conveyed to Timothy Trulove and by Trulove to George Clark Glover Dec'd. And by Jonathan Taylor, legatee, and James Williamson, administrators, " . . . by and to this s'd George Clarks will conveyed by deed to John COLLSON Sen Dec'd . . . out of this COLLSON sold three hundred acres . . . " Land adj. John Stevenson, ____ Hays. Wit: Edward Collins, Mary Collins. August Court 1742. Henry DeLon C/C.
10 Aug 1742 Court, Bertie County, NC:
A Deed of Sale from Susanah BENTLEY, John COLSON and Thomas BLOUNT to Thomas COLLINS Jurat Edward COLLINS (SOURCE: "Bertie County Minutes, 1740-1743, 1758-1762")
Chowan County
11 Apr 1709 Chowan County, NC. Jacob COLSON witnesses a deed from Robert Hicks to Arthur Kavanaugh of Meherrin River, 1280 acres (Note from Doug Tucker - Kavanaugh and Jacob COLSON were Indian Traders. Kavanaugh lived among the Meherrin Indians at a site near the mouth of the Meherrin River and Jacob COLSON was his close neighbor. This was before Jacob COLSON moved his family, including son John, south to the Roanoke River - then called the Marrotock River.)
16 July 1716 Chowan County, NC. Thomas AVENT of Chowan Precinct, weaver to Jacob COLESON of Chowan Precinct, carpenter, for 4 pounds, 270 acres more or less at Mount Royall at the mouth of the first branch, joining the branch next to the mouth of the Morattock River as by patent to me 29 July 1712. Wit: Richard Moore, John Nairne. Registered 6 Aug 1716. [AVENT = ARNET?]
12 July 1716 Chowan County, NC. Elizabeth AVENT of Surry Co, VA, spinster, to Robert Hicks of North Carolina, letter of attorney to make over in my stead land at Mount Royall to Robert GREEN and Jacob COLESON and 200 acres to my neighbor Richard Moore and 240 acres to Richard Moore of Nottoway River. Wit: Henry Jones, William Green. Registered 6 Aug 1716.
1717 Jacob COLSON was called before the Virginia Council along with James Lundy, Charles Kimball, William Kimball and Thomas Reeves. They were charged with "illegal trading with the Tuscororas". [Robert Ellis Colson]
5 May 1718 Chowan County, NC. Thomas KERBY of Chowan Precinct and Ester KERBY to John Proctor, for consideration, 80 acres more or less at the mouth of Washington's Branch in Turkey Swamp, joining a short valley, the Mile Swamp and Washington. Wit: John Charleton, John COLESON. "I John Proctor, assign my whole right of ye within deed of sale to John COLSON of ye Precinct of Chowan, 25 Aug 1718." Wit: Pilgrim Williams, Arthur Williams. Registered 25 Nov 1718.
01 Mar 1719 A John COLSON receives a patent of 80 acres on S. side of Meherren River, adjoining Turkey Swamp Esther KERBY, Thomas KERBY, and the southern branch of the said swamp. ***** John sold this land in 1746 so this John COLSON could not be the one married to Susannah who died in 1736 in Bertie***
20 Mar 1720/21 Chowan County, NC. Thomas WHITMILL of Chowan Precinct, planter, and Elizabeth my wife, to Joseph COLESON of the Precinct aforesaid, 6 pounds Sterling, 100 acres on the north side of the Morattock River joining the Spring Branch, the Double Branch, Turbevill's Branch and the River. Wit: William Maule, William GRAY. Registered 16 June 1721.
3 Jul 1721 Chowan County, NC. Ralph MASON of Chowan Precinct and Sarah my wife, to John COLESON of the Precinct aforesaid, planter, 12 pounds current money, 160 acres on the north side of the Morattoke River joining John TURBEVILL, Ralph MASON, Foster MASON and Thomas ARRINGTON. Wit: Joseph Ren, John GRAY, Thomas ARRINGTON, Ralph MASON. Registered 5 Sept 1721.
19 Aug 1721 Chowan County, NC. Joseph COLSON of Chowan Precinct, planter, to Isaac Price of the Precinct aforesaid, planter, 20 pounds Sterling, 100 acres on the north side of the Morattoke River joining the Spring Branch, the head of Double Branch, Turbeville's Branch and the River. Wit: William GRAY, John GRAY, Joseph Culbert. Registered 2 Jul 1722.
1721 Chowan County, NC tax list - John COLSON
30 Mar 1721 Petition read of Jacob COLSON shewing that Thomas EVENT obtained a patent for 640 acres of Land lying at Moratock which is not seated & planted according to the Tenor of the sd Patent. Praying a Lapse patent may be granted him for the same. Ordered that the same be granted as prayed for. [north side of Morrattuck River between the falls and Mt. Royall]
Northampton County
20 Nov 1742 Deed Book 1, page 48, Northampton County, NC
Robert EDWARDs of Northampton to George WARD of same. SS Maherin River Adj. John COLSEN. Part of patent to Timothy Hinds.
14 Jun 1746 Deed Book 1, page 269, Northampton County, NC
John COLSON of Northampton Co to Joseph Petteway of Surry Co,
VA. 20 pounds sterling money of Great Britain, a certain tract of land
containing 80 acres on the south side of Maherrin river, joining Turky swamp, Esther Kerby, Thomas Kearney and the southern branch of Turky swamp, all of a patent to the sd. COLSON 01 Mar 1719 and also a tract of land joining it, containing 540 acres, joining Esther Ricks and Turky swamp at the mouth of Long branch, part of a patent to William Ricks 01 Feb 1725. Wit: John Dew, Thomas Lile. Reg. Northampton Co. Aug. Ct. 1746. Robert Forster C. Ct, page 269. ********This appears to now be a border between
Northampton and Hertford Counties. Hertford was taken from Northampton in 1759. In my opinion this is a completely different area
than the Rocquist Swamp area of the John COLSON who died in 1736***
1746 Deed Book 1, Page 272, Northampton Co, NC
22 Aug 1746. James Castellow, Treasurer of Bertie Co to John COLESON of
Northampton Co. 90 pounds current bill money of this province. 300 acres, joining the Long branch and Ganey, which land was formerly mortgaged by the late Samuel [Could this actually be Sanders? - needs to be researched ec] COLSON to the late Col. Thomas Pollock, Treasurer of Bertie and was sold by publick vendue at the courthouse in Northampton Co 27 Nov 1745 to the sd. John COLSON, the highest bidder. Wit: John Hoden, Abraham Kendrick, John Castellow. Reg. Northampton Co. Aug Ct. 1746. Robert Forster C. Ct., page 272.
22 Jun 1749 Granville to James Gee of Northampton Co. 3 shillings
proclamation money and rents 1000 acres on both side of Jack's swamp, joining Abraham COLSON and the swamp issued by E. Moseley. Wit: John Dawson, Osborne Jeffreys. Reg. Northampton Co. May Ct. 1750, J. Edwards C. Ct., page 425
07 Feb 1753 John COLSON wit. deed from Jacob RICKS to Judah KERBY both of
Northhampton. Love & Natural affection 100 acres after her decease to her son Jesse KERBY. Part of a patent to William RICKS on 01 Feb 1725 sold to William ELDGRIDE sold to Jacob RICKS.
(S. C. Archives, Royal Grants, Vol. 3, p. 398)
George the Second by the Grace of God, of Great Britian, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, etc., To all to whom These Presents shall come, Greeting: Know Ye, that We of our special Grace, certian knowledge and mere Motion, have given and granted and by these presents, for us, our heirs and successors, Do Give and Grant unto Mr. Abraham COLSON, his heirs and assings, all that parcel or tract of land containing 800 acres Situate lying and being in Colleton County in the Province aforesaid and butting and bounding South Westward, North Eastward and North Westward on vacant land South Eastward on Mr. Stephen Nicholas land.***
***Given under the great Seal of our said Province,
Witness - William Bull, Esquire, President and Commander-in-Chief in and over our said Province of South Carolina, this 10th day of April Anno Domini 1738 and in the 11th year of our reign.
/s/William Bull (SEAL)
And hath hereunto annexed a plat representing the same land certified by James St. John, Esq., Surveyor General, dated 6 January 1737
/s/The Honorable the President in Council - Alexander Cramake
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(This from a book on the Beville Family)
It appears that Abraham Colson and his family lived on the land he ahd obtained in Colleton County S C for several years, at least from 1738 untill 1745, when he was granted more land in Craven County, of the same province. The pertinent provisions of this grant follow. (Ibid, Vol. 4 p., 19)
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George II, etc. ***do give and grant unto Abraham Colson, his heirs and assigns, all that parcel or Tract of Land Containing 600 Acres situate laying and being in the Welch Tract in Craven County, in the Province aforesaid, and butting and bounding South Easterly on Peedee River North Westerly on Penelope Daviss Land, and North Easterly on vacant land.***Given under the Great Seal
of our Said Province***
Witness James Glen, Esq., Captain General, Governor and Commander in Chief in and over our said Province of South Carolina, this 24th day of May anno dom 1745***
/s/James Glen (SEAL)
Signed by His Exellency the Governor in Council. And hath annexed a Plat representing the same. Certified by George Hunter, Surveyor General, the 31st January1744. Recorded 29 May 1745 by Alexander Gordon, Clerk of Court.