Mary Kathryn Harris       e-mail:   marykharris@yahoo.com
web site:   http://home.flash.net/~bharris5/index.html

James Lynn Parham, of Huntsville, AL       e-mail:   lparham@hiwaay.net
web site:   http://hiwaay.net/~lparham/index.html

Suzanne Frances Pitt, of Eureka, CA       e-mail:   pittsu@northcoast.com

David Charles Reavis, of Raleigh, NC       e-mail:   dreavis@horizons.net
http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/r/e/a/David-C-Reavis/index.html

John Stanley       e-mail:   jes@wave-net.net

VIRGINIA

AMELIA COUNTY, VA

1782 CENSUS INDEX AMELIA CO., VA
Daniel Parham      12   01-02
James Parham       12   07-05
William Parham     12   09-10

NORTH CAROLINA

CASWELL COUNTY, NC

1790 CENSUS INDEX , CASWELL CO., NC

HILLSBOROUGH DISTRICT

Parham, Isham
Parham, John
Parham, William

GRANVILLE COUNTY, NC

1769 TAX LIST GRANVILLE CO., NC

Avery Parham
John Parham
William Parham

1784 TAX LIST GRANVILLE CO., NC

William Parham

1786 TAX LIST GRANVILLE CO., NC

FISHING CREEK DISTRICT

Avery Parham         002
Ephraim Parham       003
John Parham          002
Lewis Parham         003
Thomas Parham        002
Thomas Parham        003
Thomas Parham, Sr.   003
William Parham, Jr.  003
William Parham, Sr.  001

1790 CENSUS INDEX GRANVILLE CO., NC

KNAP OF LEEDS DISTRICT
Parham William

OXFORD DISTRICT
William Parham
Thomas Parham

TABB'S CREEK DISTRICT
Parham, Cannon       91
Parham, Thomas Sr.
Parham, Lewis
Parham, Ephraim      91
Parham, Avery        91
Parham, Thomas Jr.
Parham, Isham        91
Parham, William
Parham, John         91
Parham, Isham Jr.    92
Parham, John Jr.     92

1800 CENSUS INDEX GRANVILLE CO., NC

Avery Parham        536    01201-0010100
Ephraim Parham      535    10010-1001000                                                                                                             
Isham Parham        535    10100-0010001
John Parham         535    20100-3001001                                     
Lewis Parham        535    00211-1211003                                     
Rennon Parham       535    22010-1011000                                     
Samuel Parham       535    01020-0001000                                     
Thomas Parham       536    21010-2000101                                     
Thomas Parham, Jr.  537    31020-0001000

1820 CENSUS INDEX GRANVILLE CO., NC

Asa Parham           Fishing Creek District      012
Edmund Parham        Fishing Creek District      012                         
George Parham        Fishing Creek District      012                         
Lewis Parham         Fishing Creek District      012                         
Samuel Parham                                    008                         
Thomas Parham        Fishing Creek District      012                         
Thomas W. Parham     Ragland District            033                         
Wiley Parham         Fishing Creek District      012
Williamson Parham    Fishing Creek District      012
Cannon Parkam        Fishing Creek District      012                         
Fred Parkam          Fishing Creek District      012                                                           

1840 CENSUS INDEX GRANVILLE CO., NC

Argy Parham                  098
Asa Parham                   098                                             
Kenner Parham                097                                             
Kennonson Parham             098                                             
Lewis R. Parham              098                                             
Lewis W. Parham              098
Samuel Parham                103                                             
Williamson Parham            148   

1840 CENSUS GRANVILLE CO., NC 

0-5, 5-10, 10-15, 15-20, 20-30, 30-40, 40-50, 50-60, 60-70, 70-80, 80-90 

Kennon Parham     110001-200001   10   Tabbs Creek

1850 CENSUS INDEX GRANVILLE CO., NC 

99a     5       PARHAM         Adaline       11      NC            
58a     42      PARHAM         Albert        14      NC            
83a     2       PARHAM         Albert        15      NC            
80a     27      PARHAM         Alpheus       12      NC            
81a     1       PARHAM         Asa           57      NC            
96a     17      PARHAM         Asa           27      NC            
83a     3       PARHAM         Asenath       11      NC            
96a     16      PARHAM         Aseneth       35      NC            
84b     3       PARHAM         Barbary       28      NC            
84b     4       PARHAM         Becca         27      NC            
158b    40      PARHAM         Beccy         30      NC            
84b     6       PARHAM         Betsy         23      NC            
84b     2       PARHAM         Charles       31      NC            
78b     7       PARHAM         Cornelia      13      NC            
81a     2       PARHAM         Delia         44      NC            
81a     8       PARHAM         Eliza         6       NC            
84a     42      PARHAM         Elizabeth     56      NC            
99a     8       PARHAM         Elizabeth     6       NC            
80a     1       PARHAM         Ferabe        53      NC            
81a     6       PARHAM         Gaston        10      NC            
80a     25      PARHAM         George        19      NC            
78b     13      PARHAM         Henry         3       NC            
79b     39      PARHAM         Hessy         48      NC            
158b    39      PARHAM         Hicksy        32      NC            
81a     3       PARHAM         James         21      NC            
158b    41      PARHAM         James         15      NC            
158b    38      PARHAM         Jane          35      NC            
78b     10      PARHAM         Jasper        7       NC            
81a     9       PARHAM         Joseph        3       NC            
187a    28      PARHAM         Joseph        27      NC            
78b     8       PARHAM         Josiah        11      NC            
96a     15      PARHAM         Judith        59      NC            
99a     4       PARHAM         Julia Ann J.  28      NC            
80a     23      PARHAM         Kennon        46      NC            
82b     41      PARHAM         Lewis         60      NC            
78b     4       PARHAM         Lewis R.      34      NC            
99a     3       PARHAM         Lewis W.      38      NC            
96a     18      PARHAM         Louisa        20      NC            
78b     9       PARHAM         Lucinda       9       NC            
78b     11      PARHAM         Lucretia      6       NC            
78b     5       PARHAM         Mary          36      NC            
86a     8       PARHAM         Mary          69      NC            
99a     9       PARHAM         Mary E.       4       NC            
80a     26      PARHAM         Mary I.       16      NC            
99a     11      PARHAM         Minerva       1       NC            
81a     5       PARHAM         Nancy         12      NC            
82b     42      PARHAM         Rachel        56      NC            
99a     6       PARHAM         Richard       9       NC            
78b     14      PARHAM         Robert        1       NC            
84b     1       PARHAM         Sally         32      NC            
78b     12      PARHAM         Samuel        4       NC            
81a     4       PARHAM         Samuel        16      NC            
84b     8       PARHAM         Samuel        16      NC            
158b    37      PARHAM         Samuel        80      NC            
99a     7       PARHAM         Sarah A.      8       NC            
78b     6       PARHAM         Sarah E.      14      NC            
79b     38      PARHAM         Susan         50      NC            
84b     7       PARHAM         Susan         20      NC            
80a     24      PARHAM         Tabitha       55      NC            
108b    16      PARHAM         Tabitha       60      NC            
81a     7       PARHAM         Thomas        8       NC            
99a     10      PARHAM         Thomas        2       NC            
83a     1       PARHAM         Whitefield    23      NC            
84a     41      PARHAM         Wiley         65      NC            
84b     5       PARHAM         William       29      NC            
96a     14      PARHAM         Williamson    63      NC            

Jul 29, 1850 Census Tabscreek District, Granville Co., NC
Reel No: 631  Page No: 78b
 4   8    8   PARHAM   Lewis R. 34   M Farmer 1,500 NC
 5   8    8   PARHAM   Mary     36   F              NC
 6   8    8   PARHAM   Sarah E. 14   F              NC   X
 7   8    8   PARHAM   Cornelia 13   F              NC   X
 8   8    8   PARHAM   Josiah   11   M              NC   X
 9   8    8   PARHAM   Lucinda   9   F              NC   X
10   8    8   PARHAM   Jasper    7   M              NC   X
11   8    8   PARHAM   Lucretia  6   F              NC   X
12   8    8   PARHAM   Samuel    4   M              NC
13   8    8   PARHAM   Henry     3   M              NC
14   8    8   PARHAM   Robert    1   M              NC
JUL 30, 1830  PAGE NO:  79b
38  27   27  PARHAM   Susan   50  F   NC   X
39  27   27  PARHAM   Hessy   48  F   NC   X
PAGE NO:  80a
 1  28   28  PARHAM         Ferabe         53   F   NC
PAGE NO:  80a
23  32   32  PARHAM   Kennon  46  M Farmer 736  NC
24  32   32  PARHAM   Tabitha 55  F             NC
25  32   32  PARHAM   George  19  M Farmer      NC
26  32   32  PARHAM   Mary I. 16  F             NC
27  32   32  PARHAM   Alpheus 12  M             NC
PAGE NO:  81a
 1   44   44  PARHAM         Asa            57   M Farmer 5,000 NC
 2   44   44  PARHAM         Delia          44   F              NC
 3   44   44  PARHAM         James          21   M Farmer       NC
 4   44   44  PARHAM         Samuel         16   M              NC                      
 5   44   44  PARHAM         Nancy          12   F              NC                      
 6   44   44  PARHAM         Gaston         10   M              NC                      
 7   44   44  PARHAM         Thomas          8   M              NC                      
 8   44   44  PARHAM         Eliza           6   M              NC                      
                   REMARKS:  Sex as recorded
 9   44   44  PARHAM         Joseph          3   M              NC
AUG 1, 1850  PAGE NO: 82b
 41  71   71  PARHAM         Lewis          60   M Farmer 5,000 NC
 42  71   71  PARHAM         Rachel         56   F              NC
                   REMARKS:  Age hard to read.  Could be 66
PAGE NO: 83a
 1   71   71  PARHAM         Whitefield     23   M Farmer       NC
                   REMARKS:  Handwritten Page #165
 2   71   71  PARHAM         Albert         15   M              NC                      
 3   71   71  PARHAM         Asenath        11   F              NC                      
AUG 3, 1850  PAGE NO: 84a
 41  96   96  PARHAM         Wiley          65   M Farmer 800   NC
 42  96   96  PARHAM         Elizabeth      56   F              NC                            
AUG 20, 1850  PAGE NO: 84b
 1   96   96  PARHAM         Sally          32   F              NC
                   REMARKS:  Handwritten Page #168
 2   96   96  PARHAM         Charles        31   M Farmer NC
 3   96   96  PARHAM         Barbary        28   F        NC
 4   96   96  PARHAM         Becca          27   F        NC
 5   96   96  PARHAM         William        29   M Farmer NC
 6   96   96  PARHAM         Betsy          23   F        NC
 7   96   96  PARHAM         Susan          20   F        NC
 8   96   96  PARHAM         Samuel         16   M Farmer NC

Aug 1, 1850 Census Fishing Creek District Granville Co., NC
Reel No: 631  Page No: 86a
 8   1    1   PARHAM         Mary           69   F          NC                            

Aug 19, 1850 Census Raglands District Granville Co., NC
Reel No: 631  Page No. 96a
 14  59   59  PARHAM         Williamson     63   M  Farmer  NC
 15  59   59  PARHAM         Judith         59   F          NC
 16  59   59  PARHAM         Aseneth        35   F          NC
 17  59   59  PARHAM         Asa            27   M  Farmer  NC
 18  59   59  PARHAM         Louisa         20   F          NC
AUG 20, 1850  PAGE NO: 99a
 1   104  104 COOKLET        Zillah J.      4    F          NC
 2   104  104 COOKLET        Martha         1    F          NC
 3   105  105 PARHAM         Lewis W.       38   M  Farmer  NC
 4   105  105 PARHAM         Julia Ann J.   28   F          NC
 5   105  105 PARHAM         Adaline        11   F          NC                      
 6   105  105 PARHAM         Richard        9    M          NC                      
 7   105  105 PARHAM         Sarah A.       8    F          NC                      
 8   105  105 PARHAM         Elizabeth      6    F          NC                      
 9   105  105 PARHAM         Mary E.        4    F          NC
 10  105  105 PARHAM         Thomas         2    M          NC
 11  105  105 PARHAM         Minerva        1    F          NC

Nov 13, 1850 Census Ledge of Rock District, Granville Co., NC
Reel No: 631  Page No: 158b
 37  142  142 PARHAM         Samuel         80   M  Farmer 90  NC
 38  142  142 PARHAM         Jane           35   F             NC                            
 39  142  142 PARHAM         Hicksy         32   F             NC                            
 40  142  142 PARHAM         Beccy          30   F             NC                            
 41  142  142 PARHAM         James          15   M  Farmer     NC
 
WAKE COUNTY, NC

1850 CENSUS WAKE CO., NC

Aug 20, 1850 Census Raleigh Wake Co., NC
Reel No:  M432-647  Page No:  272a
 35  290  290 Parham         Thompson       57   M Carpenter   NC
 36  290  290 Parham         Mourning       49   F             NC
 37  290  290 Parham         Elisabeth      23   F             NC

Oct 3, 1850 Census Western Division Wake Co., NC
Reel No: M432-647  Page No:  249a
  8  1162 1162 Parham        Lewis J.       45   M  Farmer 600 NC  
  9  1162 1162 Parham        Gelly          48   F             NC
 10  1162 1162 Parham        Washington     20   M             NC
 11  1162 1162 Parham        Gaston         19   M             NC
 12  1162 1162 Parham        Mary           10   F             NC
 13  1162 1162 Parham        Lewis           4   M             NC
     1162 1162 Mabry         Tallon ?       16   F             NC 

GEORGIA

ELBERT COUNTY, GA

1820 CENSUS INDEX ELBERT CO., GA

Isham Parham - no twp listed

1830 CENSUS INDEX ELBERT CO., GA

Isham Parham, Jr. - no twp listed 

TENNESSEE

DAVIDSON COUNTY, TN

1850 CENSUS INDEX DAVIDSON CO., TN

Isham W. Parham - 20th Dist.

MISSISSIPPI

MONROE COUNTY, MS

1850 CENSUS INDEX MONROE CO., MS

Isham Parham - Eastern Div. slave schedule
Isham Parham - Eastern Div. fed pop schedule
Isham Parham - Eastern Div. fed pop schedule

1860 CENSUS INDEX MONROE CO., MS

Isham Parham - Eastern Div. Slave Schedule

1870 CENSUS INDEX MONROE CO., MS

Isham Parham - Smithville P.O.

1880 CENSUS INDEX MONROE CO., MS

Isham Parham - Died of paralysis

Abraham Parham Sep 28, 1728 Surry Co., VA Patents 14 pg. 113
150 acres on the south side of Nottaway river beginning and extending by the north east side.

Ephraim Parham Jan. 22, 1717 Surray Co., VA Patents No. 10, pg. 351
300 acres on the south side of Nottaway river. Beginning on the river bank, a corner of Lewis Green, Jr's land.

Ephraim Parham Feb. 22, 1724 Isle of Wight Co., VA Patents 12, pg. 192
180 acres on north side of Meherrin river beginning on the west side of Hall's branch.

Ephraim Parham Feb. 22, 1724 Surry Co., VA Patents No. 12, pg. 163
100 acres on the south side of Nottaway river. Beginning and extending on the south east side of Flat swamp.

Ephraim Parham Jan. 27, 1734 Brunswick Co., VA Patents 15, 1732-35, pg. 411
130 acres on the south side of Roanoak River

Ephraim Parham Nov 3, 1750 Surry Co., VA Patents 29 pg. 301
1150 acres on the south side of Nottaway river beginning and extending to a small white oak, on the side of the Raccoon swamp, thence and extending to the head of the cross branch that runs out of the flat swamp.

James Parham Jun 30, 1743 Surry Co., VA Patents 20 pg. 547
385 acres on the north side of Nottaway river, beginning and extending on the west side of Indian swamp.

James Parham Feb 22, 1724 Isle of Wight Co., VA Patents 12 pg. 224
440 acres on the north side of Fountains creek.

James Parham Apr 11, 1732 Isle of Wight Co., VA Patents 14 pg. 437
200 acres in the fork between Tomahatton and Birchen Swamp.

James Parham Jul 22, 1752 Brunswick Co., VA Patents 31 pg. 97 1751-1756
400 acres, see Hugh Miller and Lewis Parham.

James Parham Nov 23, 1759 Lunenburg Co., VA Patents 33 pg. 664
400 acres. See Joel Parish and James Parham.

James Parham May 19, 1764 Brunswick Co., VA Patents 35 1762-1764 pg. 468
1,252 acres on the north side of Reedy creek.

Lewis Parham Mar 12, 1739 Brunswick Co., VA Patents 19 1739-1741 pg. 271
738 acres on the north side of Reedy creek.

Lewis Parham Oct 1, 1747 Brunswick Co., VA Patents 28 1746-1749 pg. 218
388 acres on both sides of the Middle fork of Bluestone creek.

Lewis Parham May 8, 1752 Brunswick Co., VA Patents 31 1751-1756 pg. 97
400 acres. See Hugh Miller and Lewis Parham.

Lewis Parham Jun 16, 1756 Brunswick Co., VA Patents 33 1756-1761 pg. 2
516 acres adj. Richard Upchurch, Edward Wesson and others on White Oak Creek.

Matthew Parham, Jr. Sep 28, 1758 Sussex Co., VA Patents 33 pg. 506
39 acres on the south side of Nottaway river adjoining William Parham and Burwell Green.

Stith Parham Feb 16, 1771 Sussex Co., VA Patents 39 pg. 285
344 acres on the south side of Nottaway river, adjoining William Ribes, Charles Barker, William Stuart and extending.

Thomas Parham Apr 21, 1690 Charles City Co., VA Patents 8 pg 76
824 acres. See Henry King and Thomas Parham.

William Parham Oct. 24, 1701 Charles City Co., VA Patents 9 pg. 392
450 acres upon the north side of the Nottaway river in an island below Monkese neck.

William Parham, Jr. Sep 28, 1730 Surry Co., VA Patents 14 pg. 117
75 acres on the north side of Nottaway river, beginning and extending by the side of Nottaway river, a corner of William Parham's land, also adj. the Indian swamp.

William Parham, Jr. Apr 11, 1732 Prince George Co., VA Patents 14 pg. 437
200 acres in the fork between Tomahatton and Birchen swamp.

William Parham Jul 10, 1755 Sussex Co., VA Patents 31 pg. 504
90 acres on the north side of Nottaway river, and on Beaverdam swamp adj. John and Abraham Parham and extending.

Abstracts of VA Land Patents and Grants, Vol 4, pg. 290
Mar 26, 1739, 386 acres Prince George Co. on both sides of Bowens Branch of Nammissean Creek adj. Thomas Broadway Jr., John Bradshaw, Edward Parrum, Ravenscroft, John Gillum & Edward Brathwaite.

Abstracts of VA Land Patents and Grants, Vol 4, pg. 607
Mar 12, 1739/40, 780 acres Prince George Co. on both sides of and crosssing a large Fork of Kitts Branch of Nammisseen Creek adj. John Bradshaw below his upper corner next Stells Branch adj. Parrum.

Note: The headwaters of the Namozine Creek are in Nottoway County northeast of Burkeville. The creek flows northeasterly to the Appomattox River forming the county lines between Nottoway and Dinwiddie County, as well as Amelia and Dinwiddie County. The location of this land was most likely in the northeastern part of current day Nottoway County, Virginia.

Brunswick County, VA Deed Book 6, pg. 229
Whereas Matthew Parham late, of the Parish of St. Andrews which is now Meherin Parish in the County of Brunswick, died intestate and James Parham, of Northampton County, obtained admis. on the said intestates estate and upon adjustment of the said decedents estate the sum of 60 pounds. . . is found to be my distributive share thereof which I the said John Parham have received in full of and from the said James Parham the Administrator. . . and do by these presents acquit release and discharge the said James Parham of and from all dues, duties and demands. . . dated the 21st day of May, 1756. Signed by John Parham. Witnesses were William Parham and Francis Parham (her mark). Bond acknowledged in Court on January 24, 1758, by John Parham.

Brunswick County, VA Deed Book 6, pg. 230
Bond of Francis Parham to James Parham, Administrator of the estate of Matthew Parham regarding her distributive share of 60 pounds and receipt thereof from James Parham with release, dated May 21, 1756. Signed by Francis Parham (her mark). Witnesses were Timothy Rieves, Urvine Brown, William Parham, George Rieves and Absolum Atkinson. Bond acknowledged in Court on Jan 24, 1758, by Francis Parham.

Brunswick County, VA Deed Book 6, pg. 239
Bond and Release of Absolom Atkinson to James Parham, Administrator of the estate of Matthew Parham regarding his distributive share of 60 pounds and receipt thereof from James Parham with release, dated May 21, 1756. Signed by Absalom Atkinson and Lucrecy Atkinson (her mark). Witnesses were Urvin Brown, Timothy Rieves, George Rieves and William Parham. Release acknowledged in Court on Feb 28, 1758, by Absalom Atkinson and Lucrecy, his wife.

Brunswick County, VA Deed Book 6, pg. 239
Received Dec 31, 1750, by me, Benjamin Farnando and Mary, his wife, of Prince George Co., of James Parham of NC, administrator of the estate of Mathew Parham, dec'd. in Brunswick Co., and James Parham, son of the said Mathew Parham, our full and just part of the estate. . . we the said Benjamin Fernando and Mary, his wife, do acquit and fully discharge James Parham. Signed by Benjamin Farnando and Mary Farnando. Witnesses were James Thweatt, Jr. and Absalom Atkinson. Release proved in Court on Feb 28, 1758, by the oath of Absalom Atkinson.

Brunswick County, VA Deed Book 6, pg. 254
Benjamin Gofe of VA do agree to take of my brother, James Parham, the full and just sum of 25 pounds and 7 pence 1 farthing for all my right of the estate of Benjamin Gofe deceased and Elizabeth Gofe, deceased, from under whom I claim. . . Release my brother James Parham...dated Mar 24, 1758. Signed by Benjamin Gofe (his mark). Witnesses were William Parham, Nichola Fennell (his mark), and Francien Parham (her mark). Bond acknowledged in Court on May 23, 1758, by Benjamin Gofe.

Brunswick County, VA Deed Book 6, pg. 278
Indenture made the 25th day of July, 1756, between Lewis Parham of Prince George County, and Benjamin Britt, for 30 pounds, conveying 516 acres, and being a dividend of land granted by patent dated 1756, to Lewis Parham, and adjoining lands of Richard Upchurch, William Johnson, Walton and Simm. Witnesses were Jacob Woolsey, Robert Gee and William Johnson (his mark). Indenture and Memorandum of Livery of Seizin were acknowledged in Court on July 25, 1758, by Lewis Parham, and Sarah, his wife, appeared and relinquished her right of dower.

Brunswick County, VA Deed Book 6, pg. 302
Indenture made the 17th day of July, 1756, between William Judkins of Surry County, Planter, and Benjamin Mosely of Brunswick County, for 10 pounds and 10 shillings, conveying 198 acres adjoining lands of Thomas Mosely and Roses. Patent granted to William Judkins bearing date of February 14, MDCCLVI. Witnesses were Nathaniel Steed, John Parham, Thomas Mosely, Archd. Wager, and Thomas Simmons. Indenture, Memorandum of Livery of Seizin, and Receipt were proved in Court on January 25, 1757, by the oaths of Nathaniel Steed and Thomas Mosely and on November 28, 1758, further proved by the oath of Archd. Wager.

Brunswick County, VA Deed Book 6, pg. 320
Indenture made the 23rd day of January, 1759, between Lewis Parham of Prince George County, and Jacob Woolsey, for 12 pounds and 18 shillings, conveying 137 acres and being same land granted to the said Lewis Parham by Patent bearing date of 1756, and adjoining lands of William Johnson, Edward Wifson, William Randol, the Fort Road, and John Randol. Witnesses were Henry Williams and Isaac Row Walton. Indenture acknowledged in Court on January 23, 1759, by Lewis Parham.

Brunswick County, VA Deed Book 6, pg. 322
Indenture made the 23rd day of January, 1759, between Lewis Parham of Bristol Parish, County of Prince George, and Henry Williams, for 80 pounds, conveying 300 acres on South side of Nottoway River, adjoining lands of Thomas Hardaway, on the South side of Sturgeon Run. No witnesses given. Indenture and receipt acknowledged in Court on January 23, 1759, by Lewis Parham.

Brunswick County, VA Deed Book 6, pg. 592
Indenture made the 6th day of December, 1760, between Lewis Parham of Prince George County, and Reverend John Nevison, for 137 pounds, conveying land on South side of Meherrin River, adjoining lands of Chapman, Wall, and Joseph Hensley, and being the same land whereon John Wall, Jun. formerly lived. Witnesses were Nichol. Edwards, J. Wall, W. Chapman, and J. Parham. Indenture was proved in Court on January 26, 1761, by the oaths of Nicholas Edwards, William Chapman, and James Parham.

Brunswick County, VA Deed Book 6, pg. 635
Commission dated June 23, 1761, to Drury Stith, Thomas Stith, and William Clack, Gentlemen, to receive relinquishment of Sarah Parham as to the two tracts conveyed by Lewis Parham and Sarah, his wife, to William Thornton, on February 3, 1761.

Brunswick County, VA Deed Book 6, pg. 636
Pursuant to the within Dedimus, We did personally go to the within named Sarah Parham, widow and relict of the within mentioned Lewis Parham, dec'd., and examined her and took her relinquishment of her right of dower, dated June 23, 1760 (sic). Signed by Drury Stith and Thomas Stith. Indenture proved in Court on January 26, 1761, by the oaths of the witnesses and together with the commission annexed.

Granville Co., NC Deed Book 6, pg. 455
1835, W. W. Reavis to Richard C. Puryear. "...one Negro woman slave about twenty five years old named Hester..."

Granville Co., NC Deed Book 7, pg. 102-103
1836, Rupert Parham to Harris Williams (some mention of William McClanahan) ...and a debt to Benjamin Bullock. "...Polly and her child Susan."

Granville Co., NC Deed Book 7, pg. 197
1836, Warner G. Parham to Isaiah M. and Dennis Paschall. "...all my right, title and interest in the following Negroes Inta and her three children, and Viney and child, they being the proportion of Negroes allotted to Nelly Johnson..."

Granville Co., NC Deed Book 9, pg. 44
1838, Samuel Reavis to Asa Parham, his son-in-law. "...woman Betty and her six children and the said girl Nancey and her further increase..."

Granville Co., NC Deed Book 10, pg. 148-149
1840, Lewis R. Parham to Daniel A. Paschall. "...eight Negro slaves, Aaron, aged about thirty years; John, aged sixteen years; Viney, aged twenty years and her two children Matilda and Jane;.. and Lavena aged eleven years. Little Milley aged ten years..."

Granville Co., NC Deed Book 11, pg. 308-309
1842, William W. Reavis to Peter L. Reavis."...Polly, Betty, Cillar, Martha, Ned, Hannah, Ann, Albert..."

Granville Co., NC Deed Book 11, pg. 410
1842, Lewis R. Parham to Lewis Parham. "...hath bargained and sold to the said Lewis Parham all my right title and interest in a Negro boy named Anderson about 21 years of age and devised to me the said Lewis R. Parham by the said Mary Hester ...the said Lewis R. having the liberty of retaining possession of the boy, Anderson, until it is necessary to sell him..."

Granville Co., NC Deed Book 15, pg. 182-183
1849, Williamson Parham to Joseph D. Parham. "...two Negro slaves Andrew and Aron..."

Granville Co., NC Deed Book 17, pg. 260
1851, Lewis Parham and Asa Parham to James Floyd. "...one Negro woman by the name of Lucy..."

Granville Co., NC Deed Book 18, pg. 303
1852, Samuel Reavis to Nancy Brame. "...three Negroes named Darcus, Nathan, and Mary"

Granville Co., NC Deed Book 20, pg. 208
1859, Williamson Parham to Louisa F. Parham "...for the natural love and affection for my daughter...one Negro boy named Lewis Edward aged one year and four months"

Granville Co., NC Deed Book 20, pg. 214
1859, Lewis Parham to Albert Parham "...for the sole and separate use and benefit of my grand daughters Lucy and Sarah, a Negro girl by the name of Ida, now about eight years old"

Granville Co., NC Deed Book 20, pg. 359
1859, Asa Parham to Thomas Bobbitt, his son-in-law "...a Negro girl by the name of Sally, now about the age of fifteen or sixteen years, and a Negro girl by the name of Susan about ten or twelve years old to have and to hold"

Granville County February Court 1767
Feb 5, 1767, Indenture between Thomas Bradford and William Parham. Bradford to Parham for 75 lbs. 158 acres in Granville County and the west side of Fishing Creek, adjoining land granted to Jonathan White by deed from Francis Corban Esqr. Oct 23, 1754. Wit: Stephen Jeld and Michael Wilson. Deed was duly proved at Granville County Feb Court 1767, by the oath of Stephen Jeld, a subscribing witness, thereto and on motion it was ordered to be registered.

1756, Theophilis Field vs Nicholas Cook

Aug 1757, Christopher Roberson vs. Isham Parham.

Sep 1757, Theophilis Field vs. William Lynch.

Dec 1757, William Parham in court.

Dec 1757, Clement Hall vs. Robert Harris.

Mar 1758, Thomas Ash vs. William Parham.

Sep 1759, John Parham in court.

Sep 1759, Theophilis Field vs. John Jones.

Nov 1760, Isham Parham in court.

Feb 1762, Jonathan Parker to James Cash 200 acres.

May 1762, Willia. Hicks vs. Isham Parham.

Feb 1763, John Parham is a witness to a deed.

May 1763, Mathew Tanner deed to George Brassfield.

May 1763, James Smith to William Allen, wit. Memecan Hunt.

1763, Thomas Smith sells to Robert Mosely.

1763, Thomas Smith witnessed deed for John Pope.

Feb 1764, Thomas Smith to Joel Waller.

May 1764, Mrsrs. Hartley & Co. vs. Isham Parham.

Aug 1764, Edmond Fanning vs. John Parham.

Nov 1764, Lewis Parham vs John_? Jordan.

Apr 1765, James Reaves to Miles Wells, wit. Jeremiah Reaves.

May 1765, Warham Glen to James Dyar of Granville, 200 acres on the Nap of Reed creek.

Aug 1765, John Jones vs. Isham and John Parham.

Nov 1765, John Parham vs. Joshua Hays.

Jul 1766, Isham Parham to John Smith.

Nov 1766, James Cash and h/w Margaret to Joseph Miller 200 acres.

Sep 1767, William Stone to Evan Ragland on Flat Creek, wit. Cuthbert Hudson and Ben Ragland. Evan Ragland’s wife is Amey.

1767, Ben Ragland to Evan Ragland both of Granville County.

1768, Edmond Taylor of Mechlenburg VA to William Townes of said county, wit. Thomas Glass, Ann Brown and Charles Kennon.

Apr 1768, Memecan Hunt of Granville County to John Gordon & Co. of Granville County, 300 acres.

1768, Drury Allen from John Wade, wit. Memucan Hunt and John Gordon.

Sep 1775, Theophilis Field assignee of Joseph Jeffereys.

May 1786, James Dyar sells land to William Hunting.

May 1786, Abraham Hester on jury.

Aug 1786, William Hunt (sheriff) and Memecan Hunt sell land to Edmond Taylor.

Aug 1786, James Hunt vs. Robert Malone and Abraham Hester. Jury is John Washington, Thomas Hicks, John Hunt, Jeremiah Frazier, James Crews, Roland Bryant, Grover Howard, Lewis Burnett, Rueben Talley, Charles Partel, John Parham and Johnathan Knight.

Sep 1786, James Dyar vs. John Cozart.

Oct 1786, John Tatom to William Knight, wit Elisha Dyer.

Nov 1786, Thomas Hicks, Stephen Sneed and John Hunt on jury.

Feb 1787, Present John Taylor, Samuel Smith and Micijah Bullock, Esqs.

Feb 1787, William Bullock is a witness for James Owen to John Taylor.

Feb 1787, Caleb Brassfield act. a deed of sale to Anderson Smith.

Feb 1787, Samuel Smith proved a deed of sale from Elisa Brassfield, Caleb Brassfield and George Brassfield to Anderson Smith.

Feb 1787, John Williams is appointed O/S of the road from the ledge of Rock Creek to the Indian Grove Hill with the hands of Mary Byars, Jacob Hufman, Peter Cash, Aug Williams, Thomas Kinney, Benjamin Wheeler, David Lovitt, Joseph C. Hall, Futeral Hall, Joseph Cash, Thomas Culverhouse, William Merriman, Mald Merriman, Drury Cook, Thomas Jones, Howard Cash, William Knight, Edmond Carns and Benjamin Moore.

Feb 1787, Thomas Hicks, Robert Hester and James Hunt on jury.

Feb 1787, Charles Williams, orphan of Stephen Williams age 13 years, bound to William Hester.

Feb 1787, John Hester, orphan of Stephen Hester age 17 years, bound to John Taylor.

Aug 1787, Caleb Brassfield and Ephream Fraser on jury.

Nov 1787, John Parham on jury.

Nov 1787, Avery Parham and John Parham appointed to next court.

Feb 1788, Avery Parham appeared on Grand Jury.

Feb 1788, James Hunt is exempted from paying a tax as to his person for the year 1787, he being above 60 years of age.

Feb 1788, Avery Parham on jury with William Hester.

Aug 1788, Thomas Parham on jury.

Aug 1788, William Reaves and Joseph Hays are added to the hands of Avery Parham to oversee the Bankes Road.

1788, George Brassfield qualified as Grand juror.

May 1789, Avery Parham and Elkins Cash on jury.

May 1789, Nathaniel Waller appointed constable of Dutch creek, enters into bond with Micajah Bullock and Joseph Waller.

Nov 1789, John Hunt L. W. & T. is proved by William Cook and Thomas Hayes, Hannah Hunt Ex.

Nov 1789, Thomas Parham, William Reaves, Avery Parham and Kennon Parham on Jury.

Nov 1789, Admin. of the estate of Samuel Reaves dec’d is granted to Lewis Reaves.

Nov 1789, Joseph Waller vs. Israel Eastwood.

Feb 1790, George Brassfield’s will was illegally recorded.

Nov 1790, George Brassfield Jr., on jury with John Parham.

Nov 1790, Rueben Searcy ack. deed of sale to William Parham.

Feb 1791, Avery Parham on jury.

Feb 1791, Lewis Reaves is appointed guardian of Samuel, Rebecca and William Reaves. William Reaves enters into bond with Charles Eaton and Lewis Parham for 5000 pounds.

Feb 1791, Futeral Hall is appointed overseer of the road from Indian Grove Hill to Harris’s road on Tarborough road, instead of Samuel Parker.

May 1791, Avery Parham Sr. and Frances Hester on jury.

May 1791, William Hicks Jr., William Reaves, Lewis Parham and Charles Mitchell are ordered to settle a dispute.

May 1791, Joseph Cash on jury with Joseph Waller.

Nov 1791, Samuel Hunt on jury.

Nov 1791, John Hall is appointed overseer of the road from Fishing Creek to Poplar Creek, with the hands of William Hicks, Lewis Parham, Ephriam Parham, William Hicks, Cannon Parham, William Parham and Benjamin Hester.

Nov 1792, Dutch dist. Futeral Hall - 1 poll.

Nov 1792, Thomas Hicks on jury with Samuel Hunt, Robert Hicks, Joseph Cash, Benjamin Hester and Zachariah Hester.

Nov 1792, Lucy and Bennett Hester, orphans of Robert Hester dec’d, is bound out to Thomas Hicks, bond is with John Pulliam and Robert Hicks.

Nov 1792, Joseph Cash to Bryant Cash, wit. Thomas Culverhouse.

Feb 1793, Robert Hicks is md to Constance w/o Robert Hester and asks for her dower land.

Feb 1793, Frances and Benjamin Hester are appointed guardian of Lucy and Bennett Hester, orphans of Robert Hester.

Feb 1793, Avery Parham and Samuel Hayes appointed executers of Joseph Hayes, dec’d.

Feb 1793, Avery Parham, Joseph Cash, William Hunt, William Reaves, Phillip Yancey and John Owen on jury.

May 1793, Thomas Hicks, John Parham, Thomas Parham and Isham Parham on jury.

May 1793, Joseph Cash vs. Richard Amery, Robert Hester on jury, wit. Futeral Hall.

May 1793, William Hicks Jr. appointed overseer of the road from Fishing Creek to Poplar Creek, in room of John Hall.

May 1793, Joseph Cash Hall presents to the court a grant from the govenor to him. It is proven.

Aug 1793, William Hunt is appointed surveyor of the county with Joseph Taylor and Micijah Bullock.

Aug 1793, Ordered that the hands of John Rays, James Dail, William Pannell, George Pettiford, Abraham Artes and Martha Walker work under Robert Crawley, overseer of the road leading from the court house to Reevleys? Folly.

Aug 1793, Avery Parham and William Reaves on jury.

Aug 1793, Thomas Reaves is appointed constable of Henderson Dist.

Feb 1794, Joseph Waller deed to Samuel Lockwell.

May 1794, Avery Parham and William Reaves on jury.

Aug 1794, Charles Bullock on jury.

Aug 1794, Kennon Parham and William Kennon are added to the list of hands on the courthouse road.

Aug 1794, Avery Parham and Lewis Reaves on jury.

Feb 1795, Avery Parham Sr., William Reaves and John Parham Sr. on jury.

Feb 1795, William Merryman deed to Joseph Waller.

May 1795, Ordered that the following jury be appointed to lay off a road leading out of the Tarborough road at William Jones along a wagon way into the Hillsborough road and make report. George L. Moore, William Jones, William Yancey, Ben Moore, Jerimiah Culverhouse, James McLunoon, Elijah Parker, John Tuggle, George Moore, Thomas Culverhouse, James Wright, George Wright, David Coley, Lane Moore Jr., Joseph Waller, Zephaniah Waller, Tom Bonner and Ralph Williams.

May 1795, Ordered that the following jury be appointed to lay off a road setting out from Bankers Path to Cauthorn’s Mill. John Morris, William H. Searcey, Thomas Thomersen, William Upchurch, Robert Lewis, Zack Beggs, John Allison, James Allison, Rueben Jones, Isham Parham, Isham Parham Jr., Samuel Hicks, Caleb Crews, Thomas Newberry, William Reaves, Thomas Parham, David Parish, Bishop Hicks, John Champion, John Parham Jr., Avery Parham, William Fowler, John Byrum, J. P. Davis, Richard Hudspeth, Rueben Talley and Joshua Bell.

Aug 1795, Lewis Reaves on jury.

Aug 1795, Frederick Parham is a wit.

Nov 1795, The following hands to work under Joseph Hester from Indian Grove Hill to Ledge of Rocks, Geoge Moore, Samuel Moore Jr., William Swinney, Lodwick Farmer, Futeral Hall, Peter Cash, Stephen Bailey, Benjamin Wheeler, Bryant Cash, Elkins Cash, Joseph Oakley Jr., Jerimiah Culverhouse, Mallekiah Merriman, John Overston, John Cragg, Rhodey Griggs, William Pigeon, James McConone, William Jones, John Hill, Job Green, James Write, Elijah Parker, John Tuggle, Robert Williams, Thomas Clements, Charles Coley, William Merriman, Thomas Culverhouse and William Primrose.

Feb 1796, Avery Parham on jury.

Feb 1796, John Hall, George Brassfield and Lewis Reaves were given a commission from Samuel Ash, Govenor.

Nov 1796, Peter Cash to Mathew Prayer, 100 acres, wit. John Bristol.

Nov 1796, Ordered that the hands of Zacheriah Hunter, Frances Hester, Thomas Johnson, Robert Frazier, Jeremiah Frazier, David Hicks, Avery Parham, Nathaniel McGehee, John Parham (son of John Parham), Jesse Hayes and William Fowler be added to the hands under John Hall overseer.

Feb 1797, John Hunt and Lewis Parham on jury.

Feb 1797, Joseph and Sarah Waller prov. L. W. & T. of Zephaniah Waller.

Feb 1797, Memucan Hunt, Thomas Owen and William Gill or any 2 of them settle and adjust the accounts of Robert Hester guard to Martin Daniel.

Feb 1797, John Owen, John Parham and Avery Parham on jury.

May 1797, Avery Parham, Joseph Hester, Frances Hester and John Owen on jury.

Aug 1797, Futeral Hall on list of insolvents.

Feb 1798, Sarah Hunt Ex. returned an inventory of the est. of James Hunt.

Aug 1798, Avery Parham on jury.

Aug 1798, George Brassfield returned a list of the Taxable property in Beaver Dam District for 1798.

May 1799, Peter Cash buys land from Thomas Viaging.

1761-1762, pg. 22, Isham Parham from George Moore.

1761-1762, pg. 310, Benjamin Parham from William Stroud.

1762-1763, pg. 181, James Cash from J. Parker.

1763-1765, pg. 371, John Parham from Earl of Granville.

1765-1768, pg. 27, James Dyer from Warham Glenn.

1765-1768, pg. 260, William Parham from Thomas Bradford.

1769-1772, pg. 290, James Dyer to Lain Moore.

1769-1772, pg. 67, James Dyar from E. Smallwood.

1769-1772, pg. 289, James Dyar to George Wright.

1769-1772, pg. 290, James Dyer to Samuel Moore.

1772-1775, pg. 243, James Dyer from J. King.

1775-1778, pg. 34, James Dyer to Benjamin Wade.

1779-1790, pg. 260, Thomas Bradford to William Parham.

1779-1790, pg. 45, Micajah Bullock to Peter Cash.

1779-1790, pg. 224, Caleb Brassfield to Robert Malone.

1779-1790, pg. 486, Caleb Brassfield and oths to Anderson Smith.

1779-1790, pg. 278, Samuel Dyer to William Gill.

1779-1790, pg. 353, Avery Parham from John Moores.

1779-1790, pg. 366, Avery Parham from James Jett.

1779-1790, pg. 382, Thomas Parham from John Parham.

1779-1790, pg. 521, Lewis Parham from James Woodall.

1790-1793, pg. 140, Joseph Cash to Bryant Cash.

1790-1793, pg. 293, James Cash from the state.

1790-1793, pg. 166, Joseph Cash Jr. from the state.

1790-1793, pg. 194, R. Cash from R. D. Cork.

1790-1793, pg. 45, P. Cash from M. Bullock.

1790-1793, pg. 173, Samuel Dyer from the state.

1790-1793, pg. 178, James Dyer from the state.

1790-1793, pg. 40, Avery Parham from the state.

1790-1793, pg. 40, Isham Parham from the state.

1790-1793, pg. 218, John Parham from the state.

1797-1802, pg. 284, P. Cash from Thomas Veazey.

1805-1806, pg. 109, George Brassfield and oths to James Weathers.

1806-1810, pg. 346, Joseph Cash from George Wright.

1812-1816, pg. 182, Thomas Brodie to Edmond Parham.

1812-1816, pg. 257, Peter Cash to Frederick Beck.

1812-1816, pg. 152, William Cash to William Phillips.

1816-1818, pg. 266, Peter Cash Jr. to Richard Bullock.

1828-1831, pg. 8, Bryant Cash to James Cash.

1828-1831, pg. 119, Peter Cash to John Lyon.

1828-1831, pg. 484, Joseph Cash to S. H. Pettigrew.

1831-1833, pg. 68, Thomas Cash to Joem Davis.

1831-1833, pg. 482, James Cash to Nathaniel Waller.

1833-1835, pg. 59, Nancy Parham from T. B. Littlejohn.

1838-1840, pg. 313, Valentine Cash and wife to Edward Jones Jr.

1841-1843, pg. 79, James Cash adm. to John A. Downey.

1841-1843, pg. 13, Lewis R. Parham from Asa Parham.

1841-1843, pg. 182, J. D. Parham from William Parham.

1858-1860, pg. 73, Jacob Cash to Weldon E. Bullock.

1872-1873, pg. 202, James W. Cash and wife to Jacob Cash.

Reprint of Official Register of Land Lottery OF Georia 1827
59th Day's Drawing May 14th., Elbert, page 182
Fortunate Drawers: Isham Parham, soldier,
Captains District: Webbs, Number: 113, District: 10, County: Lee

Elbert Co., GA Deed Book AA, Pg. 135
Dec 7, 1847, Indenture between Gabriel Booth Estate and James Moon
Isham Parham and William S. Booth to James B. Moon
Pursuant to the last will and Testament of Gabriel Booth late of said county deceased after public notice made in the Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel on the first Tuesday in December (being the Seventh day of said Month) in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and forty Seven we Isham Parham and William S. Booth the duly constituted executors of the last will and testament of the said Gabriel Booth deceased did put up and expose to sale to the highest bidder at Elberton in said county between the legal house of Sale for ready money a certain tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in said county on the waters of Broad River adjoining lands of James B. Moon, William R. Crook, Calvin J. Moore and others containing one hundred and ninety six acres more or less when James B. Moon being the highest and last bidder said tract or parcel of land was knocked off to him at & for the price of four hundred and fifty six dollars. Now therefore this indenture made and entered into this Seventh day of December in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and forty seven between the said Isham Parham of said County and William S. Booth of Harris County, the Executors of the last will and Testament of Gabriel Booth late of said county deceased of the one part and the said James B. Moon of said county of the other part. Witneseth that for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred and fifty six dollars cash in hand paid at and before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged the said Isham Parham and William S. Booth the Executors as afore said hath granted bargained sold and conveyed and by these presents doth grant bargain sell and convey unto the said James B. Moon his heirs and assigns all that tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in said county on the waters of Broad River adjoining lands of the said James B. Moon, William R. Crook, Calvin J. Moore and others enclosed in the following lines. to wit: beginning at a Red oak corner on Elizabeth Booths line thence S 19 W 12 20 chains to a pine corner thence N 74. W19.90 chains to a white oak corner. thence S 18 1/2 W 34.75 chains to a Pine corner. Thence S 80 1/4 E 10.75 chains to a stake corner. thence N 72 1/2 E 20.20 chains to a Pine corner. thence S 15 E 13.40 chains to a Post oak corner. thence N 45 E 21.10 chains to a stake Corner. thence N 45 W 15 Chains to a Post Oak Corner. thence N 50 E 42 chains to a Pine Corner Thence N 43 1/4 W 21.50 chains to a Pine Corner. Thence 146 2/4 W 28.70 Chains to the beginning Red oak corner containing one hundred and eighty six acres be the same more of less with all the rights and appurtenances to said track or parcel of land in anywise appertaining or belonging To have and to hold said tract or parcel of land unto him the said James B. Moon his heirs Executors and administrators forever in fee simple. In Testimony whereof the said Isham Parham and William S. Booth the Executors as aforesaid hath hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals the day and year above Written Isham Parham (Seal) William S Booth (Seal). The Executors of Gabriel Booth, deceased Signed Sealed and Delivered in Presence of William Nelms W. Christian J. P. Recorded the 26th day of November 1847

Feb 11, 1777, The last will and Testament of Francis Myrick dec'd was presented in Court and proved by the oaths of Thomas Parham and Avery Parham two of the witnesses thereto and the same was ordered to be Recorded.

May 10, 1770, John Duke a Witness for Isham Parham against Peter Green and als made oath to his account for attendance amounting to One pound and seven pence proc.

May 10, 1770, James Egerton made oath to his account for attendance as a Witness for Richard Parham against Len Henly Bullock amounting to £2.16.7 proc.

Brunswick Co., VA Will Book 7, pg. 519
Will of Mary Parham, dated Dec 31, 1811
To sons, Nathaniel and James W. Parham, equal portions. Relinquishes right, title, or claim to a certain tract of land lying in Mecklenburg Co., and obtained by a suit in the District Court of Brunswick Co., to Nathaniel Parham. Executers: Nathaniel Parham and James W. Parham. Witnesses: James B. Mallory and William Smith. Proved by the oath of William Smith on May 25, 1812, and by the oath of James B. Mallory on June 22, 1812.

Brunswick Co., VA Will Book 7, pg. 514
Will of Lewis Parham, dated Feb 5, 1808, proved May 26, 1812
Beloved wife, Mary Parham. Brother, William Parham, for use of raising and educating his children, at his death to his children or grandchildren, except lands containing 1216 acres which is to go to my brother, William Parham's son, Lewis Edward Branch Parham.

Brunswick Co., VA Will Book 9, pg. 95
Will of William Parham, dated Jan 13, 1819, proved May 1820
To son, Lewis E. Parham, plantation being part of plantation belonging to the estate of Lewis Parham, dec'd. Daughters, Elizabeth P. Parham and Helena P. Parham. My will is that my two negroes, Jesse and Dolley, shall be retained in the hands of my son, Lewis, and my two sons, Esaw (?) Goodwyn and Manson Harwell, for the benefit of my two daughters' children, to wit: Mary B. and Caroline M. Daughter, Lucy F. Harwell. Son, Lewis E. Parham, Executor. That not given away shall be sold and money divided between my three children to wit: L. E. Parham, E. P. Parham, and Helena P. Parham. Witnesses were Manson Harwell, Charles Harris, and Esan (?) Goodwyn.

Brunswick Co., VA Will Book 15, pg. 664
Will of Helena P. Parham, dated May 14, 1839, proved Sep 1852
To Alexina Patrick Parham, daughter of my brother, Lewis E. B. Parham, my mahogany bureau. To niece, Harriett B. Lanier, $150.00, or if deceased to her sister, Parmelia E. U. P. Lanier. To brother, Lewis E. B. Parham, all the balance to be held by him in trust for the equal benefit of all his children. Brother, Lewis Parham, as executor. Witnesses were John Feild and M. R. Griswold. Proved by the oath of M. R. Griswold and Hume Feild, who was acquainted with the handwriting of John Feild, being deceased.

Brunswick Co., VA Will Book 16, pg. 214
Will of Lewis E. B. Parham, dated Feb 23, 1853, proved Jul 1853
Son, Marvin Debrull, be continued at school till 18 years. Son, William J. Parham, executor. Others not named. Witnesses were Danl. W. Spencer, Herbert W. Sturdivant, and W. J. Thacker. Bond at $30,000.

Brunswick Co., VA Will Book 19, pg. 627
Will of William J. Parham, dated Oct 17, 1870, proved at the Oct 1870
To my dear wife and darling children, all the property I possess at this time, this applying to my wife so long as she remains my widow, said property tobe kept together for their benefit, education and support. I give to my child Edward Thomas, all the interest I may have in my fathers estate and the legacy of my Aunt Helen (sic). . . Having full confidence in the honesty and integrity of my brother, Thomas B. Parham, I hereby appoint him my executor...I desire that he employ my friend, Lewis Lunsford to assist him on matters pertaining to said trust. Witnesses were Lewis Lunsford and Walter J. Davis. Bond at $900.00.

Brunswick Co., VA Will Book 19, pg. 636
Nov 11, 1870, Appraisal of the estate of William J. Parham, dec'd., by D. W. Spencer, G. R. Mallory, Wm. J. Thacker, and Alexander Mallory, appointed October Court. Appraisal in the amount of $951.50, and signed by Thomas B. Parham, Exor. of Wm. J. Parham, dec'd. Worn to November 12, 1870, and returned on December 3, 1870.

Guardian Account, Brunswick Co., VA
Aug 1, 1744, John Parham, Mary Parham, Matthew Parham, William Parham, Michael Wall, Gent., guardian of Mary, John, and William Parham, orphans of Matthew Parham.

Will of Lewis Parham, dated 1790 in Brunswick Co., VA
To my loving wife Mary the following slaves. Cate, Cloe, John, Amy, Sharper, Dick, Hannah, Hampton, Tom Rachel, Patt, Ned, Will, Phebe, Dinah, (to my neice Frances Parham Brown), Rose, Doll, Fanny, Robin (Nicholas Parham, brother),, Anneky, Pompey, Moses, Nancy, Charles (William Parham, brother) Cesar my faithful servant to be sold by my Exrs. to any person that he may choose.
All the negroes were supposed to have come by or were descendants of negroes brought by wife Mary to her marriage with Dr. Lewis Parham. He had no slaves when he married his wife. Statement taken from the family bible of Lewis Parham, dec'd relative to the births, etc of the slaves acquired by him with his wife.

In the name of God Amen. I John Parham being in sound mind and memory and calling to mind the state of mortality in which I dayly am, make and ordain this my will and testament and hereby revoke all other will or wills heretofore made by me.
Item 1. My will is first of all that my just debts be paid.
Item 2. I lend my wife Mary Parham both real and personal during her natural life or widowood. Except two horses, one to my son Thomas Parham, and the other to my son Dickson Parham. Priced to eighty dollars each.
Item 3. My will further is that after the death of my wife above mentioned, my estate then to equaily divided between my several children, Viz: Elizabeth Bennett, Cannon Parham, John Parham, Isam Parham, Nancy Sargent, Mary Upshaw, Thomas Parham, Holeberry Hicks, Mildred Parham, Dickson Parham, Frances Parham and Lucy Parham.
Item 4. My estate consists of one small tract of land on the water of Doves Creek, it being the place I now live on, six negroes named, Viz: Len, Anthony, Jane, James, and Delilia, a small stock of horses, cows, and hogs together with my household plantation tools and citery.
Item 5. My will further is that my several daughters, Viz: Mary, Mildred, Holeberry, Frances and Lucy have each of them a bed before the division of my estate, priced to thirty five dollars each. My wife has the power to give those beds when she shall or may find it convenient.
Item 6. I do now constitute and appoint my son John Parham and friend Wm Davis, Executors to this Last Will and Testament in whom I repose Real Confidence. Made, Signed and Sealed this second day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and four.
John Parham
Test: Edmond Shachelford, David Hicks, Thomas Parham
Registered the 22nd day of April 1805
W. Higginbotham C.C.O.

In the name of god amen, I Matthew Parham of the County of Sussex being sick and weak but of sound disposing mind and memory do make this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say:
Imperimis - I give and devise to my Grandson Robert Parham land and plantation whereon I now live to him his - Heirs and assigne for ever. Also I give and bequeth to my said Grandson his Heirs and assigne one negro man named Andrew and negro Boy named Simon one negro Boy named Arthur One negro woman named Anaca two cows four Ewes five of my best Hoggs two Sows ten Sheeps five Hoss Two Oxes and one Black mare all which Negroes Stock vs are to be kept on the said plantation and the proffits arising therefrom are to go to the maintenance and Education of my said Grandson and I leave the care and Education of my said Grandson with the land Negroes Stock and other Estate given him under the direction and management of Thomas Parham and Stith Parham until he shall arive to the age of twenty one years for this trust reposed in them they are not to give Bond and Security And it is my will and desire that if my Grandson should die before he arives to the age of twenty one years that my daughter in law Lucretia Parham may have two of the slaves which I have divised to him to wit Simon and Arthur and in that case I give her the said Two slaves to her her Heirs and assigne.
Item: I give and devise to my said Grandson and to his Heirs and assigne my second best Bed and Furniture Three Leather Chairs Three flas chairs one Black Walnut oval Table one Copper Kettle and one Chest all which my Daughter in law Lucretia Parham is to have the use of until my said Grandson shall arive to the age of Twenty one years.
Item: I give and devise to my Daughter in law Lucretia Parham and to her Heirs and assigne one fourth part of my crops now making also two pewter Dishes two Basons six hard mettle plates six common plates the smallest iron pot I have Eight of my best Hoggs and one sorell Roan Colt and it is my desire that she may live on my Plantation during her Widow hood and have the liberty during that time of working three hands on the said plantation.
Item: I give and devise to William Wyne his Heirs and assigne one negro man named Jon one Negro man named Ban and one Negro woman named Bet with her present and future increase.
Item: I give and devise to my Grandaughter Ann Wynne Daughter of William Wyne one Negro girl named Winney to her and her Heirs and assigne.
Item: I give and devise to Stith Parham his Heirs and assigne one Negro woman named Phillis with all her present an future increase.
Item: I give to my Grand Daughter Elizabeth Parham Daughter of Stith Parham Ten Pounds in Cash and my best Bed and Furniture.
Item: I give and divise to William Sturdivant his Heirs and assigne one Negro man named Nicholas one negro boy named Jem and one negro woman named Sarah with her present and future increase.
Item: I give and devise to Martha Sturdivant my Grand Daughter and the Daughter of William Sturdivant one negro girl named Peg to her and her Heirs and assigne.
Item: I give and devise to Thomas Parham son of William Parham one negro man named Peter to him his Heirs and assigne.
Item: I give and devise to my Grandson John Sturdivant son of Mathew and Martha Sturdivant one negro girl named Lucy which said negro I formerly lent to my said Daughter Martha Sturdivant which said slave was lately in the possession of John Bates of the province of South Caroline. I give the said slave to the said John Sturdivant his Heirs and assigne.
Lastly I give and devise to William Wyne and William Sturdivant their Heirs and assigne all the remainder and Residue of my Estate whatsoever which I have not already disposed of and hereby consitute and appoint the said William Wynne and William Sturdivant my true and lawfull Executors of this my Last Will and Testament and I desire that they may not give Bond and Security for the trust reposed in them. I also desire that my Estate may not be appraised.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this Second day of September 1770. Signed Sealed published and declared by the Testator to be his last Will.
Matthew Parham
In whose presence and at whoes request we have Subscribed our Names as Witnesses thereto: Robt. Wynne, Abraham Parham, Junr., Nicholas Massenburg.

At a Court held for Sussex County the 21st Day of May 1772, The Last Will and Testament of Mathew Parham deceased was presented into Court by William Wynne and William Sturdivant the Executors therein, who made oath . ....proved by the....of Robert Wynne and Abraham Parham.

I Stith Parham of Sussex County Virginia being fully persuaded that freedom is the natural right of all man kind, and that it is my indispensable duty to do unto all men as I would have them do unto me in the like situation And having under my care 4 Negroes whom I have heretofore held as Slaves of the following names and ages viz't. Simon aged Thirty four years, Cesar Twenty two years, Nanny forty, Tabb thirty seven, I hereby Emancipate and sett free all and every of the above named Slaves and I do for my self my heirs Executors and Administrators Relinquish all my right title Interest and claim or pretention of claim whatsoever either to their persons or any estate they may hereafter acquire. And I having also six more Negroes now in their minority of the following names and ages viz't. Fanny aged sixteen, Fanny fifteen, Nathan Eleven, Nanny Eight, Matt five, Fredrick two, all and every of whom also I hereby Emancipate and set free. Yet I believe it right for me to act as a guardian over them untill the males arrive to the age of twenty one years and the females Eighteen, and I do for myself my heirs Executors and Administrators relinquish all my right title Interest and claim or pretention of claim whatsoever either to their persons or to any estate they may acquire after they shall attain the ages aforesaid which will be the following times Fanny 3rd September 1785, Fanny October 1786, Nathan August 1794, Nanny March 1794, Matt November 1799, and Fredrick September 1803. All the above said Negroes and their posterity to enjoy their full freedom without any interruption from me or any person for by or under me in witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seal this 15th July 1784. Sealed and delivered in presence of} Stith Parham (Seal)
At a Court Held for Sussex County the 15th day of July 1784. This Deed of Emancipation was acknowledged by Stith Parham a party thereto to be his act & Deed and ordered to be recorded. Teste Jno.Cocke CC.Cur

I Stith Parham of the County of Sussex in the State of Virginia, being fully persuaded that freedom is the natural right of all men agreeable to the declaration of the bill of rights, upon which I conceive our present happy Constitution is established, and whereas I have under my care one Negro man Slave named Pick which said Slave I hereby emancipate and set free and I do for myself my heirs and assigns hereby relinquish all right title Interest claim or pretention of claim to him or any estate he may hereafter acquire, and the said Slave Pick shall forever hereafter enjoy his full freedom without any interruption from me or any person claiming by or under any authority received from me. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this sixth day of July anno dom one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven. Stith Parham (Seal)
At a Court held for Sussex County the 6th day of July 1797. This deed of Emancipation was acknowledged by Stith Parham to be his act and deed and ordered to be Recorded. Teste J.C.Bailey C Clk.

In the Name of God Amen I Robert Wynne of the parish of Albemarle in the County of Sussex being Sick and weak of Body but of perfect Sense Sound Memory and Disposing Judgment do make and Ordain this my Last Will and Testament Believing as becomes a Christian Bequeath my Soul unto God my Body I Desire may be Buried in a Decent and Christian like manner According to the Discretion of my Executors hereafter Mentioned Whatever Goods it has pleased God to bestow upon Me, after my Debts and Funeral Charges are paid I Dispose of in Manner and form Following: Imprimis Vizt. I give and Bequeath unto my beloved wife Mary upon Condition that she pay Discharge all the Debts and Incumbrances She was under before our Intermarriage the __ of my Negro man called Billey and my Girl called Sarah (During her natural Life a___ the use of my Negro Boy call'd Billey untill my Grandson Robert Wynne Ra___ shall attain the age of Twenty one years I also give unto my wife my Bay horse Branded with a Heart and Ten pounds Cash Mony two wheat chairs?. I Devise to my Grand Daughter Mary Butler and to the heirs of her body __fully begotten forever the Land Plantation whereon I now live with all the ap__ thereunto belonging and in Default of such Issue then I Devise the same La__ and Plantation to my Gransdon Joel Tucker and to his Heirs forever also it __ __ Will and Desire that my said Plantation and ___ the profits thereof to his Own Use untill my S__ Grand Daughter Shall marry or attain the Age of Twenty one years. I give to my Son in law Joseph Tucker and Lewcretia his Wife my Nero Man Bristol also one Negro woman now in their possession call'd Dinah. I give unto my son in law Mathew Parham and his Wife Martha one __ now in their Possession Cal _Anneca also my Negro ___ call'd Peter. I give unto my Grandson Joel Tucker My Negro woman call'd Dilsey. I give unto my Son in Law William Raines and Angilica his Wife my Negro __ now in their possession call'd Belinda also the Labour of my Negro Man call'd Prince during the Life of my sd. Daughter Angelica and from and after her deceased I give the said negro Prince to my grandson Jefferson Raines. I give unto my Grand Daughter Mary Butler when she shall attain the age of twenty one years or marriage which ever shall first happen my negro Slaves following to wit Lucy Nan Bette and Sussex the children of the said Lucy and untill my said Grand Daughter shall marry or attain to the age of twenty one years I give the Use and Labour of the said Slaves to my Grandson Joel Tucker. I give unto my Grandson Robert Parham and to his heirs forever all that part of my Tract of Land on the south side of Nottoway which is Situate and Lying Between Poythress's Old Road and a swamp call'd and known by the name of the flat swamp Containing two hundred acres be the same more or less and situate lying and being in the Parish of Albemarle and in the County of Sussex. I also give my said Grandson Robert Parham my young Black mare. I Devise unto my Granddaughter Eliza. Parham and her heirs Lawfully begotten of her Body forever all the remainder part of my Tract of Land on the South side of Nottoway River containing about one hundred and five acres. Also my Negro Woman call'd Amy. I give unto my Grand Daughter Marth Bell my Negro call'd Little Phillis. I give unto my Grandson Robert Wynne Raines after he shall attain the age of Twenty one Years my Negro Boy call'd Billey and my Negro Girl call'd Daphney, and until my Grandson shall attain the age of aforesaid I Give the use and labour of the said Negro Billey and Daphney unto my Grandson Joel Tucker. I give unto my Grandson Jefferson Raines after the Death of my wife my Negro Girl call'ed Sarah. I give unto my Grandson Robert Parham my Negro Girl call'd Celia. I give unto my son in Law Joseph Tucker after the Death of my Wife my Negro Man call'd Billey as also my Largest Copper Kittle. I give unto my Brother Thomas Wynne, my Negro Man call'd Will. I give unto my Grandson Matthew Parham my Negro Boy call'd Simon. I give unto my Grand Daughter Lewcretia Tucker my Negro Girl Call'd Patty. I give unto my Granson Joel Tucker my Walnut Desk and my Troopers Arms. I give unto my son in Law Matthew Parham my smalls Copper Kittle. I give unto my Daughter Angelica Rains my Largest Iron Pott Ten pounds in __ and Six head of neat cattle. I give unto my Grandson Robert Wynne Rains the Fether (sic) Bed & furniture commonly call'd his also my Samll Gray Mare. All the Remainder of my Estate of what Kind soever I give to my two Daughters Lewcretia Tucker and Martha Parham to be Equally Divided between them in size and Quality Lastly it is my Will and Desire that my Estate be not appraised and Exors. hereafter mentioned be obliged to give Security for the Execution hereof I do hereby constitute and appoint my sons in Law Matthew Parham & Joseph Tucker Executors of this my Last Will and Testament In Witness whereof I hereunto set my Hand and Affixed my seal this Day of Anno Domi 175_.
Signed by Robert Wynne.
At a Court held for Sussex County the 12th day of August 1754. ___ forewritten Last Will and Testament of Robert Wynne Gent. decd. was presented in Court by Joseph Tucker one of the Exors therein named who made Oath thereto according to law And there being no subscribing witnesses to the same __ Court proceeded to take depositions in support of the same thereupon __ Junr. William Gilliam and William Gilliam Junr., being first sworn they __ depose and say __ were well acquainted with the testator in his lifetime and have often seen him write and that the said Will ___ __ writing of the said testator And the Court also being well acquainted with th __ of the said testator and verily believing the whole to be of his own proper hand writing __ the __ Ordered to be recorded as the last Will and Testmt. of the sd. Robt. Wynne. And on the Motion of the sd. Tucker Certificate __ granted him for obtaiing a Probate thereof in due form and Liberty to Matthew Parham the other __ to join __ therein when he shall see fit.

May 1764 Court Granville County 3: "Ordered that the following Jury to wit: Joseph Peace, Isham Parham, John Smith, Ebenezer Wilson, John Dickerson, John Hurnden, James Sanland, Benjamin McGeehee, Corns. Cooper, John McKissock, Nathan McGehee, John White, Isaac Arnold, William Jordan, John Nevil, John Parham, Samuel Benton and Thomas Person, lay off a road from out of the new road at Bradfords Road Crossing Tar River near George Priddy's, directing its course to Oxford and make report thereof to the next court.
John Dickerson was appointed overseer of the said road and all the hands between Fishing Creek and Tabbs Creek the old Trading Road from the present court house to Harrisburg from thence to the mouth of Fishing Creek and from thence to the mouth of Tabbs Creek were ordered to open and maintain the same to Tar River. Teste Danl. Wildon, CC.

(reverse) Order for Road John Dickerson Overseer. In obedience to the within order have summoned the within named Joseph Peace, John Herndon, John Smith, Eber. Wilson, Nathan McGehe, Cornelious Cooper, John Dickerson, Isham Parham and John Parham to meet at Harrisburgh Monday, the 2nd day July next. Summons all the Jury this side Tar river and Nathen McGehee which will be enough to do the road. Desire the Jury to meet by an hour by Sun in the morning that we may finish in one day or otherwise we shall hinder more that a day. J.P.

Jul 2-8, 1764, Pursuat to the anexed order to us directed, we the subscribers have layed of the road with liberty to the oversear on the north side of Tar river to straiten the road on that side as we this day agreed the same should be done and we also libertise the oversear on the south side of the said river to straiten the bents of the ridge path and to fall into Bradford's Road at or near a flat rock on the roads about half a mile above the county line.
Jul 2, 1764, signed Samuel Benton, Joseph Peace, Isham Parham, John Herndon, Isaac Arnold, John Parham, John Smith, Thomas Person, Corneluous Cooper, his Mark "C", Ebenezer Wilson, his mark "X", Nathan Megchee, his mark "N", John Dickesen, Jr.

Charles City (1634), from it came Prince George (1703), and from this county were taken Brunswick (1732), Ameba (1736), Dinwiddie (1752). From Brunswick came Lunenburg (1746) and Greenville (1781). From Ameba came Prince Edward (1754) and Nottoway (1789). From Lunenburg came Halifax (1752), Bedford (1754), Charlotte (1765) and Mecklenburg (1765). Halifax gave Pittsylvania (1767). Bedford gave Campbell (1782) and Franklin (1786). (Part of Franklin was taken from Henry and Patrick). Pittsylvania gave Henry (1777). Henry gave Patrick (1791).

Charles City was one of the four great corporations set up by the Virginia Company of London in 1618. It retained its original area when it became one of the eight shires (counties) into which Virginia was divided in 1634. Charles City County extended on both sides of the James River from James City County on the east, to Henrico County on the west. Its eastern boundary was the Chickahominy River.

The pioneer settlements in Charles City County were actually plantation parishes, some of which were the earliest in Virginia history. The first of these, Charles City, was established about 1612 as a place of retreat against any forraigne enemy, on the south bank of both the Appomatox and James Rivers, several miles above its mouth. About the same period of time, the early plantation of West and Shirley Hundred, on the north side of the James River, about twenty-five miles above Jameston, was founded by Governor Thomas Dale as a part of his New Bermudas, centered about the parent settlement of Bermuda Hundred. West and Shirley Hundred, of which Westover plantation was the nucleus, became Westover Parish. The parish extended to Charles Cittie, south of the James; by 1643, this part of the parish became Bristol Parish. Bristol Parish, which was established in 1643 and, at one time, embraced the whole valley of the Appomattox River.