 John . ANDERSON, son of John ANDERSON and Jane (Jean Jeane) NICHOLSON.Born Dec 07, 1694 at Berkeley Pct, Perquimans Co., NC, died Mar 18, 1746 at Perquimans Co., NC Married 1st Cousin [1] Winslow, Mrs. Watson, History of Perquimans County North Carolina, reprint [published by Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore, MD. 1990] Perquimans County Deed Book A; pg. 52, 221 [3] Ibid, pg. 8, 14, 23, 52, 54, 56 [4] Ibid, Deed book A; pg. 56, 56 [7] Grimes, J. Bryan Abstract of North Carolina Wills, Reprint Clearfield Company, Baltimore, MD 1991, 1995, hereafter called Abstracts of North Carolina Wills, page 8 [8] Hathaway's Register, Vol. 3, No 3; 369) [9] Ibid. [10] Ibid., Vol. 3, No. 3; 370 [11] Hinshaw, William, Encyclopedia of American Quakers, North Carolina, printed from Broderbund, Family Archive CD192, The Learning Company, Inc., March 14, 2002] hereafter calle Encyclopedia of American Quakers CD, Vol. 1, supplement 1, pg. 5 [12] Hathaway's Register, Vol. 3, No. 3; 370 [13] Encyclopedia of American Quakers, CD, Vol. 1, supplement 1, pg. 5 [14] History of Perquimans County, pg. 395 [15] Hathaway's Register, Vol. 1, No. 2; 166 [16] Ibid [17] History of Perquimans County, Deed Book D; 126, 1 [18] Abstracts of North Carolina Wills, page 7 [19] Abstracts of North Carolina Wills, page 7 [20] Encyclopedia of American Quakers, Vol. 1; 35 [21] Abstracts of North Carolina Wills, page 7 [22] Encyclopedia of American Quakers, Vol. 1; 35 [23] Abstracts of North Carolina Wills, page 7 [24] Encyclopedia of American Quakers Vol. 1; 35, 105 [25] Abstracts of North Carolina Wills, page 7 [26] Encyclopedia of American Quakers, Vol. 1; 34 [27] Abstracts of North Carolina Wills, page 7 [28] Encyclopedia of American Quakers, Vol. 1, 35 [29] History of Perquimans, Deed Book F, 48; pg. 154 [30] Abstracts of North Carolina Wills, page 7 [31] Encyclopedia of American Quakers, Vol. 1; 35 [32] History of Perquimans, Deed Book H-192; 228; H-177; 227; G-1;187 [33] History of Perquimans, Deed Book F, 49, pg. 154 [34] History of Perquimans, Deed Book I-96; 252 [35] Encyclopedia of American Quakers, pg. 189 Sources: Title: Nicholson and Redknap Families, Brayton, N Car Gen Soc Jour, May 2004 Generation 2 3. John ANDERSON (John1), born[12] 7 Dec 1699 in Berkeley Precinct, North Carolina. There is also an entry for John on pg. 368 Vol. 3, No. 3 of Hathaway's Register, that says he was born the same date, but in 1694. He died before 1757 in Perquimans County, North Carolina. He married[13] at the lower Meeting House in Perquimans on 28 May 1719 Elisabeth NICHOLSON. She was born[14] 5 Jan 1697 in Perquimans; died[15] between 25 May 1757 and Jan 1760 in Perquimans, she was the daughter of Samuel NICHOLSON and Elisabeth CHARLES. (SEE NICHOLSON AND CHARLES FAMILIES) _______________________________________________________________________ No. 166. John Hawkins, of Perq, for £105 pd by John Anderson, of afore’ sold 150a on No East Side of Perq River, “which fell to said Hawkins from his Father John Hawkins.” Jan 17, 1736/7. Test’ Arthur Albertson, Joseph Perisho, Chas Denman. _______________________________________________________________________ No. 81. Elizabeth Anderson, & John Anderson, Sarah, & John Jones, Sarah, & Jacob Mullen, & Thomas Nicholson, for £236 pd by Richard Sanders, of Perq, sold 100a on North east side of Perq River, “land that Samuel Nicholson, at the request of his father Christopher Nicholson, made over to his brother Joseph,” & sd Joseph in his will gave to his brother John, who died without heirs, “in like manner,” left it to Nathaniel Nicholson, he also having no heirs, left it to Benjamin Nicholson, “all failing of heirs” sd Joseph in his will, gave sd land to his five brothers, (Sam'l, John, Nath'l, & Christopher) called “Log house” land. Jan 17, 1742/3. Test’ Joseph Robinson, Joseph Ratliff, Abram Sanders. Source: HISTORY OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY Compiled from Records Found There and Elsewhere Abstracts of Deeds from 1681 through the Revolution—Petitions, Divisions, and Marriages Found in Perquimans and Adjacent Counties—A brief Summary of the Settling of Perquimans, with the kind and manner of settlers—Two Maps, One of the Old Order, and, One a Present Day Map—Illustrations of a Few Old Residences and Several More Modern Ones. BY MRS. WATSON WINSLOW RALEIGHEDWARDS & BROUGHTON CO. 1931 ____________________________________________________________________ Elizabeth and John received an inheritance in a rather roundabout way, This is being inserted here due to its unusual interest: Elizabeth Anderson, and John Anderson, Sarah, and John Jones, Sarah, and Jacob Mullen, and Thomas Nicholson, for 236 pounds paid by Richard Sanders, of Perquimans sold 100 acres on the northeast side of Perquimans River, "land that Samuel Nicholson, at the request of his father Christopher Nicholson, made over to his brother Joseph". Said Joseph in his will gave it to his brother John, who died without heirs, "in like manner", left it to Nathaniel Nicholson, he also having no heirs, left it to Benjamin Nicholson, "all failing of heirs". Said Joseph in his will had given said land, called "Log house" land", to his five brothers, (Sam'l, John, Nath'l and Christopher). Jan 17, 1742/3. Test' Joseph Robinson, Joseph Ratliff, Abram Sanders[17]. _____________________________________________________________________ No. 107. James Anderson, of Craven Co, planter—for £60 pd by John Anderson, sold 15a, near Suttons Creek, adj said John Anderson. Mar 29, 1743. Test’ Thomas Hosea, Joseph Ratliff. ______________________________________________________________________ Source: Heirs and Roots, Descendants of John ANDERSON and Jeane http://heirsandroots.com/MyFamilies/Anderson.htm Married May 28, 1719 at At the lower Meeting House in PerquimansPerquimans Co., NC to:  Elizabeth NICHOLSON, daughter of Samuel NICHOLSON and Elizabeth CHARLES.Born Jan 15, 1697 at Perquimans Co., NC, died Jan BFR, 1760 at Perquimans Co., NC No. 81. Elizabeth Anderson, & John Anderson, Sarah, & John Jones, Sarah, & Jacob Mullen, & Thomas Nicholson, for £236 pd by Richard Sanders, of Perq, sold 100a on North east side of Perq River, “land that Samuel Nicholson, at the request of his father Christopher Nicholson, made over to his brother Joseph,” & sd Joseph in his will gave to his brother John, who died without heirs, “in like manner,” left it to Nathaniel Nicholson, he also having no heirs, left it to Benjamin Nicholson, “all failing of heirs” sd Joseph in his will, gave sd land to his five brothers, (Sam'l, John, Nath'l, & Christopher) called “Log house” land. Jan 17, 1742/3. Test’ Joseph Robinson, Joseph Ratliff, Abram Sanders. ____________________________________________________________________ The will abstract of Elizabeth Anderson, widow of John Anderson[16], dated 25 May 1757, proved Jan Court 1760, Perquimans County, mentions son John, daughter Abigail Charles, son Samuel, granddaughter Elizabeth Henbe, grandson William Arnold, granddaughter Sarah Henbe, grandson Joshua Albertson, son of Elihu; and William Arnold. Son John and Wm Albertson executors, Test, Sam'l Anderson, John Boswell, and Joseph Boswell. ________________________________________________________________________ The will abstract of Elizabeth Anderson, widow of John Anderson[16], dated 25 May 1757, proved Jan Court 1760, Perquimans County, mentions son John, daughter Abigail Charles, son Samuel, granddaughter Elizabeth Henbe, grandson William Arnold, granddaughter Sarah Henbe, grandson Joshua Albertson, son of Elihu; and William Arnold. Son John and Wm Albertson executors, Test, Sam'l Anderson, John Boswell, and Joseph Boswell. Elizabeth and John received an inheritance in a rather roundabout way, This is being inserted here due to its unusual interest: Elizabeth Anderson, and John Anderson, Sarah, and John Jones, Sarah, and Jacob Mullen, and Thomas Nicholson, for 236 pounds paid by Richard Sanders, of Perquimans sold 100 acres on the northeast side of Perquimans River, "land that Samuel Nicholson, at the request of his father Christopher Nicholson, made over to his brother Joseph". Said Joseph in his will gave it to his brother John, who died without heirs, "in like manner", left it to Nathaniel Nicholson, he also having no heirs, left it to Benjamin Nicholson, "all failing of heirs". Said Joseph in his will had given said land, called "Log house" land", to his five brothers, (Sam'l, John, Nath'l and Christopher). Jan 17, 1742/3. Test' Joseph Robinson, Joseph Ratliff, Abram Sanders[17]. Children of John ANDERSON and Elisabeth NICHOLSON were as follows: 33 F i. Mary ANDERSON was born on 19 Apr 1720 in Perquimans County, North Carolina. Mary may have married ? Arnold, she is not mentioned in her mother's will dated 25 May 1757[18], but a grandchild, William Arnold is. 34 F ii. Elisabeth ANDERSON was born on 17 Dec 1722 in Perquimans County, North Carolina. Elisabeth declared her intention to marry James Henby on 1 Nov 1738 at Perquimans Monthly Meeting. She is not mentioned in her mother's will dated 25 May 1757[19], but Elisabeth's mother names granddaughters Elizabeth Henbe and Sarah Henbe. It is not clear whether both of these are her daughters or one is or if they belong to her sister Sarah, who married Joseph Henby. 35 M iii. Joseph ANDERSON was born on 25 Feb 1723/1724 in Perquimans County, North Carolina. He died before 1795. Joseph may have married (was reported married to) Elizabeth Symons 5 Dec 1750 Perquimans Monthly Meeting or (intended to marry) Meriam Winslow 1 Apr 1747[20]. He is not mentioned in her mother's will dated 25 May 1757[21]. 36 F iv. Jane/Jean ANDERSON was born on 9 Sep 1726 in Perquimans County, North Carolina. Jane declared her intention to marry Elihue Albertson 6 Feb 1744/5 at Perquimans Monthly Meeting[22]. She is not mentioned in her mother's will dated 25 May 1757[23], but Jane's mother names grandson Joshua Albertson son of Elihu in her will. Their daughter, Elizabeth Albertson was the 3rd wife of Thomas Winslow of Randolph County, North Carolina. One source names Thomas Winslow's 3rd wife as Elizabeth Anderson and this is mistakenly reported in other genealogies. 37 F v. Hannah ANDERSON was born on 24 Sep 1728 in Perquimans County, North Carolina. She died on 3 May 1751 in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. Hannah rmt (was reported married to) Joshua Morris 3 Feb 1747/8 at John Anderson's home in Perquimans[24]. She was his 1st wife. She died before her mother and since there are no Morris grandchildren mentioned in her mother’s will[25] she probably had no living children. 38 F vi. Sarah ANDERSON was born in 1730 in Perquimans County, North Carolina. Sarah declared her intentions to marry Joseph Henby on 5 Oct 1748, Perquimans at John Anderson's house[26]. She is not mentioned in her mother's will dated 25 May 1757, but Sarah's mother names granddaughters Elizabeth Henbe and Sarah Henbe in her will[27]. It is not clear if these are her daughters or one is or if they belong to her sister Elizabeth, who married James Henby. 39 M vii. Samuel ANDERSON was born about 1732 in Perquimans County, North Carolina. Samuel rmt (was reported married to) Leah Sherwood 3 Jul 1754 Perquimans. He may have married 2nd Mary Wilson 2 Apr 1760[28]. His mother gave him 150 acres of land in Perquimans County on 19 Oct 1751[29]. He is mentioned in his mother’s will[30]. 40 M viii. John ANDERSON was born on 5 May 1735 in Perquimans County, North Carolina. He died on 31 Mar 1808 in Perquimans aged at his death was 72y 10m 4d, 20 hrs. John was reported married to Sarah Wilson on 4 Jul 1753 at Sutton Creek Monthly Meeting, Perquimans[31]. She was the daughter of Benjamin Wilson and Judith Dockton[32]. His mother gave him 150 acres of land in Perquimans County on 19 Oct 1751[33]. They had a son named Joseph Anderson[34]. He probably married 2nd Anne Cornwell, on 15 Oct 1795, Perquimans[35]. 41 F ix. Abigail ANDERSON was born about 1738, Perquimans County, North Carolina and died before 25 Apr 1790, Perquimans. She was reported married on 5 3rd mo (Mar) 1755 at Piney Wood Monthly Meeting, Perquimans to Samuel CHARLES. Source: http://heirsandroots.com/MyFamilies/Anderson.htm ______________________________________________________________________ Children: 1. John ANDERSONBorn May 05, 1735 at Perquimans Co., NC , died Mar 31, 1808 at Suttons Creek MM, Perquimans Co., NC, 72 years No. 49. Elizabeth Anderson, for “love I bear my son John Anderson” of Perq, do give 150a, on the “other side of Suttons Creek,” near the bridge, on Nathaniel Albertsons line, down the Swamp, on the East side, “being the upper part of land granted to Samuel Nicholson.” Oct 19, 1751. Test’ James Gibson, Joseph Perisho. ______________________________________________________________________ 40 M viii. John ANDERSON was born on 5 May 1735 in Perquimans County, North Carolina. He died on 31 Mar 1808 in Perquimans aged at his death was 72y 10m 4d, 20 hrs. John was reported married to Sarah Wilson on 4 Jul 1753 at Sutton Creek Monthly Meeting, Perquimans[31]. She was the daughter of Benjamin Wilson and Judith Dockton[32]. His mother gave him 150 acres of land in Perquimans County on 19 Oct 1751[33]. They had a son named Joseph Anderson[34]. He probably married 2nd Anne Cornwell, on 15 Oct 1795, Perquimans[35]. _____________________________________________________________________ Perquimans, NC 1790 U.S. Census 219-14 Anderson, John 2 . 3 . 1 . 2. Mary ANDERSON PRIVACY FILTER3. Elisabeth ANDERSONBorn Dec 17, 1722 at Perquimans Co., NC , died 25 BFR, May at Perquimans Co., NC 34 F ii. Elisabeth ANDERSON was born on 17 Dec 1722 in Perquimans County, North Carolina. Elisabeth declared her intention to marry James Henby on 1 Nov 1738 at Perquimans Monthly Meeting. She is not mentioned in her mother's will dated 25 May 1757[19], but Elisabeth's mother names granddaughters Elizabeth Henbe and Sarah Henbe. It is not clear whether both of these are her daughters or one is or if they belong to her sister Sarah, who married Joseph Henby. 4. Joseph .. ANDERSONBorn Feb 25, 1723/1724 at Perquimans Co., NC , died ± 1751 at NC Marriage 1 Miriam Winslow b: 21 JUN 1728 in Perquimans Co., NC d: abt 1749 Perquimans Co., NC Married: 01 FEB 1746/47 35 M iii. Joseph ANDERSON was born on 25 Feb 1723/1724 in Perquimans County, North Carolina. He died before 1795. Joseph may have married (was reported married to) Elizabeth Symons 5 Dec 1750 Perquimans Monthly Meeting or (intended to marry) Meriam Winslow 1 Apr 1747[20]. He is not mentioned in her mother's will dated 25 May 1757[21]. 5. Jane ANDERSONBorn Jul 24, at Perquimans Co., NC , died May 10, 1802 at Perquimans Co. NC , 75 years 36 F iv. Jane/Jean ANDERSON was born on 9 Sep 1726 in Perquimans County, North Carolina. Jane declared her intention to marry Elihue Albertson 6 Feb 1744/5 at Perquimans Monthly Meeting[22]. She is not mentioned in her mother's will dated 25 May 1757[23], but Jane's mother names grandson Joshua Albertson son of Elihu in her will. Their daughter, Elizabeth Albertson was the 3rd wife of Thomas Winslow of Randolph County, North Carolina. One source names Thomas Winslow's 3rd wife as Elizabeth Anderson and this is mistakenly reported in other genealogies. 6. Hannah ANDERSONBorn Sep 24, 1728 at Perquimans Co., NC 37 F v. Hannah ANDERSON was born on 24 Sep 1728 in Perquimans County, North Carolina. She died on 3 May 1751 in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. Hannah rmt (was reported married to) Joshua Morris 3 Feb 1747/8 at John Anderson's home in Perquimans[24]. She was his 1st wife. She died before her mother and since there are no Morris grandchildren mentioned in her mother’s will[25] she probably had no living children. 7. Sarah ANDERSON PRIVACY FILTER8. Samuel ANDERSONBorn Mar 22, 1733 at Perquimans Co., NC , died Apr 14, 1764 at Suttons Creek, Perquimans Co., NC 39 M vii. Samuel ANDERSON was born about 1732 in Perquimans County, North Carolina. Samuel rmt (was reported married to) Leah Sherwood 3 Jul 1754 Perquimans. He may have married 2nd Mary Wilson 2 Apr 1760[28]. His mother gave him 150 acres of land in Perquimans County on 19 Oct 1751[29]. He is mentioned in his mother’s will[30]. _____________________________________________________________________ Perquimans, NC 1790 U.S. Census 219-13 Anderson, Samuel 1 . 2 . . . 1 . | |||