Jacob Perry, Hepsabeth Clare, & Ann Lilley

Jacob Perry 1702 – 1777 | his parents
& 1721/23 Hepsabeth Clare 1702 – ca 1753 | her parents
& 1754 Ann Lilley ca 1710 –
of Perquimans Co, NC

This is my working hypothesis – the way I see it as of this moment!!

the view from Perry’s Bridge in Perquimans Co, NC
photo by Zane Perry

Jacob Perry and Hepsibah Clare married 1721/24 in Perquimans Co.

A Jacob Perry is the son of Joseph Perry, brother of Phillip d 1751 Perq Co and John Perry d 1760 Bertie Co. At the Chowan Ct 19 Aug 1701 Joseph Peiry, [names his rights] himself, wife Ann, Elizabeth his second wife, Joseph, Susanna, Alice and Sarah Peiry, Obodiah Fair NCHGR VOL

Her maiden signature “Hepsibah Clare” appears on the wedding certificate for Stephen Scott and Hannah Nicholson April 1, 1721. By 1724 she is referred to in her father’s will as Hepzibah Perry. Hepsabeth Clare was born 14 Feb 1702, the daughter of Timothy Clare and his wife Hannah Larence [widow of Israel Snelling].

p.150 Deed Book E no. 167 “We Jacob, & Hepsibeth Perry of Perq. for the love we bear our son Israel Perry of same, have given 150a bounded on ye North by ye River, & on ye east by line of John Winslow.” October 16, 1749. Test’ Jacob Perry Jr., Reuben Perry.

Jacob Perry married 5 Dec 1754 Ann Lilley.
Court petition bef. April 1755 court. Jacob Perry m. Ann dau of Thomas Lilly who lived in Piney Woods. Thereby putting Thomas Lilly’s land, left to her in his will, in the hands of Jacob Perry by marriage to Ann

Children of Jacob Perry will 1777 Perq. and wife Hepsibah Clare
1. Elizabeth Perry 5 Dec 1723 – 23 Aug 1754
married Piney Wood MM aft 6 Feb 1743 Isaac Wilson 13 Dec 1722 – 1751
son of Robert Wilson and Rachel (Pritlowe) Pricklow
2. Jacob Perry ca 1725 – 1796 Perq.
wheelwright
married ca 1750 Mary Griffen
3. Israel Perry ca 1725 – 1779 Perq Co NC
married ca 1749 Priscilla ?
4. Reuben Perry 1734 – July 1775 Perq Co NC
wheelwright
married bef 6 Nov 1754 Esther [Easter] Winslow ca 1731 – bef 1780
5. Priscilla Perry ca 1732 –
married ca 1754 Dempsey Welch ca 1725 – 1792
son of Nathanaell Welsh
6. Dempsey Perry 1730/37 Perquimans Co – May 1813 Johnston Co NC
married Feb 1769 Elizabeth White ca 1750 – 1815
on the 2 April 1796 Elisabeth White [now Perry] was disowned for marrying outside the society
[it is thought that in this quote from Hinshaw the date was just transposed from 1769 to 1796]
they had moved to Johnston County by 1784
7. John Perry 1727 – 1789 Martin Co NC
saddler
married Sarah died Dec 1793
8. Hepzibah Perry ca 1737 – bef 1813
married Hardy Stallings 1733 – 1821

Child of Jacob Perry and Ann Lilley:
1. Ann Perry 10 Dec 1755 – 4 Feb 1796
married 18 Oct 1769 Caleb Winslow 10 Feb 1748/49 – 25 Mar 1811

“Caleb Winslow son of Timothy, dec’d and Ann Perry dau of Jacob, both of the Co. of Perquimans 18, 10m 1769…at the Meeting House in the Piney Woods.” There follows a long list of the attendees and among them the names Jacob Perry, Ann Perry & Rachel Perry and Reuben Perry.
QUAKER MG CERTIFICATES, etc. by Gwen Boyer Bjorkman

Perquimans Prect, NC
Deed Book B #179 p. 82 Wm. MOORE, of Perq. For ¬£40 pd by Jacob PERRY, of afore’ sold 400a on north East side of River, adj Thomas LILLY, “to me granted Aug 6, 1719.” Seal July 14, 1724. Test.’ Joseph JESSOP, John STEPNEY

Deed Book B No. 235 p626 William Moore, Perquimans Prectinct, to John White, same, 30¬£, two parcels of land the first joining on the sd Whites own line & on Thomas Lilley’s his bounds & Perquimans River Swamp being a small part of the 100A granted to sd William Moore by Pattent 6 Aug. 1719 the other part joining on Thomas Lilleys John White & Jacob Perry being part of a pattent dated 30 Mar 1721 both parcels containing 116A
Witness Jos. Josop, Tho. Rowntree .Ackd. 4 August 1726 pr. John Stepney

DEED BOOK B #275 p. 90 Jacob PERRY of Perq., for ¬£50 pd by Benj PERRY of afore’ sold 200a “part of two tracts Patented by Wm. MOORE, & sold by him to me,” adj Thomas LILLY, John WHITE, & Wm. MOORE, Jun. April 11, 1727.
Test’ ———–BRASIER, Jo. JESSOP

DEED BOOK C #47 p. 98 John PETTIVER, & Ann my wife, for “a val’ con” pd by Jacob PERRY, of Perq, “assigns right of within Pattent” 480a, to Wm MOORE Sen’r, & Joseph JESSOP, said “land given by Isaac WILLSON Sr, to his dau Ann WILLSON July 19, 1731.
Test’ Joseph HAYNES, Payrance STEWARD, Elizabeth FLOWERS

DEED BOOK C #55 p. 99 Jacob PERRY, of Perq, for ¬£22 by Phillip PERRY, of afore’ sold 200a on Perq River, adj Benj PERRY. Land pattented for Wm MOORE, & sold by him to me, July 14, 1724. Seal July 17, 1732. Test’ Frances JAMES, Thos PARKER

Jacob Perry appears on the quit rents list of 1735 with 300ac owing £5.
tax roll 1740 , Perquimans Co., North Carolina Note: 5 taxables

DEED BOOK D #18 p. 120 Joseph ELLITT, of Perq, for ¬£27 by Jacob PERRY, of afsd—sold 480a on South west side of Perq River, at a Branch called “Elder Branch,” formerly land of Daniel SNOOKE, part of a patent to Isaac WILSON, Jan 5, 1712, & by sd Mary to her dau’ Elizabeth, “now wife of John WILSON,”Oct 20, of sd Joseph. Oct 20, 1740. Test’ Robt WILSON, John WILSON

Deed Book D #20 p. 120 John WILLSON, of Perq, for ¬£13 by Jacob PERRY, of afsd—sold 200a on North Side of Perq River, adj Jacob, & John WINSLOW, sd land grt to Timothy CLARE, dec’d, Dec 1, 1712, & given by him to his dau’ Mary Mayo, & by sd Mary to her dau’ Elizabeth, “now wife of John WILSON. Oct 20, 1740. Test’ Rt WILSON, Joseph ELLIOTT

Deed Book D #47 p. 123 Jacob PERRY, of Perq, planter—for a con’ sold to John WINSLOW of same, 90a on Perq River, “binding on land formerly Timothy CLAREs dec’d,” unto sd John WINSLOWSr. Oct 19, 1741. Test’ Joseph REDDICK, Thomas CALLOWAY

Deed Book D #90 p. 127 Jacob PERRY, of Perq, “have given” to Thomas WHITE of afore’ (his nephew) 40a “which I took from him, by courses of an old Patent,” said land adj John WINSLOW, ‘pattented by Timothy CLARE April 5, 1720, & given in his will to his dau Elizabeth, wife of Thomas WINSLOW,” &
by said WINSLOW sold to said WHITE. Jan 17, 1742.
Test’ Benj PERRY, Robert ROUNDTREE, Phillip PERRY

APR 1744 , Perquimans Co Jacob Perry and John Riddick, for an “order to build a grist mill on a branch of Perquimans River, between Daniel Rogerson & Thomas Lilly dec., for the good of the neighborhood”

Deed Book E #47 p. 140 Isaac WILSON, of Perq, planter—for ¬£25 pd by Jacob PERRY, of same—sold 100a on East side of Cypress run, to mouth of Mill Swamp, & gum branch.
Test’ William ROBERTS, Israel PERRY. Jan 20, 1745/6

Deed Book E #167 p. 150 “We Jacob, & Hepsibeth PERRY of Perq. For the love we bear our son Israel PERRY of same, have given 150a bounded on ye north by ye River, & on ye east by line of John WINSLOW.” Oct. 16, 1749.
Test’ Jacob PERRY Jun, Reuben PERRY

tax roll 1750 , Perquimans Co., North Carolina tax roll 1754
His name appears on the 1754 Muster Roll in Capt. Jos. Riddick’s Company, being a Quaker

Deed Book F #142 p. 163 Jacob PERRY Sr, of Perq, for ¬£3 pd by Israel PERRY, of afsd—sold part of a tract of land, on “Tongue of Reeds” adj sd Jacob, & Joseph GRIFFEN, Test’ Jonathan PHELPS, Francis NIXON. Oct Court, 1754

Deed Book F #137 p. 162 Joseph GRIFFIN of Chowan, for ¬£3 pd by Jacob PERRY Sr, of Perq, sold 50a “at a Marsh on So Side of Hickory Branch.” Oct 21, 1754.
Test’ Jonathan PHELPS, Francis NIXON

Deed Book F #217 P. 169 Israel WINSLOW of Perq, planter—for ¬£5 s8 pd by Benjamin WINSLOW of afsd , planter—sold 200a, on No East side of Perq River, part of a tract, grt unto John WINSLOW, adj Jacob PERRY, Timothy WINSLOW, & Thomas WHITE. Test’ Joseph PERRY, John SMITH. Jan 15, 1757

Deed Book F #305 p. 178 Jacob PERRY Sen, of Perq, wheelwright—for “love I bear my son John,” of afsd, have given 200a, on Deep Creek, adj SNOOKS line, to line of Isaac PERRY. Jan 12, 1758.
Test’ Jacob PERRY Jun, Dempsey PERRY

tax roll 1758 , Perquimans Co 300a, no lots, and 7 white people 1760 Tax Roll

Deed Book G #96 p. 196 Zachariah LILLY of Perq, planter—for ¬£20 pd by Jacob PERRY Sen, sold 50a on Great Branch, & north side of River Pocosin, adj Jacob POWELL, & sd PERRY, pt of a grt to William KITCHEN, by sd KITCHEN, Given to John LILLY, (son of Thomas) conveyed by said John LILLY to his brother Thomas, who by death gave same to his son Zachariah. Jan 12, 1763.
Test’ Nicholas STALLINGS, John HOLLOWELL

Deed Book G #100 p. 196 Jacob PERRY Jr, of Perq, Planter—for ¬£25 pd by Jacob PERRY Sr, of afsd — sold 50a on “McClennys Branch,” pt of a grt unto William KITCHEN, at the mouth of Deep Branch, adj sd Jacob PERRY Sr, to River Swamp.” April 19, 1763.
Test’ Edward HALL

tax roll 1763 tax roll 1765 Perquimans Co., North Carolina

Deed Book G #240 p. 209 Jacob PERRY Sr, of Perq, for “love I bear my son Israel” of same—have given 50a, opposite land my sd son, bought of my son, John PERRY, on Perq River, April 18, 1767.
Test’ Phillip PERRY, John HOLLOWELL

See also the will of Dempsey Perry in Johnston Co., North Carolina dated February 11, 1796.

North Carolina Will book P page 254.
Jacob Perry’s Will, 4 March 1775 — died 1777 [recorded 24 Nov 1779]
In the name of God, amen, March 4, 1775, I, Jacob Perry, of Perquimans County in the province of North Carolina, being weak in body but of sound and perfect memory thanks be given to God for the cause and calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this to be my last will and testament. That is to say. . . First and principally of all I give and recommend my soul into the hands of God that gave it me and for my body I recommend to the earth to be buried in a Christian-like and decent manner, according to the directions of my executors hereafter named, nothing doubting but at the general resurrection I shall receive the same by the almighty power of God and as touching such worldly estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me within this life, I give, devise and dispose of the same in manner and from the following—that is to say in the first place…
— I give and bequeath to my son Jacob Perry the land and plantation whereon he now lives in Perquimans County aforesaid to a line of marked trees mentioned in a deed of gift to my son Israel Perry which is supposed to contain about 187 1/2 acres to the same more or less to him, his heirs or assigns forever also such part of my personal estate with which he is now possessed with to him and his disposal.
— Then I give to my son Israel Perry all such part of my estate as he is now in actual possession of meaning among other things, 50 acres of land for which some years past acknowledged a deed of sale to him that through mistake happened to be without date, to him and his disposal.
— Then I give to my son Reuben Perry all such part of my estate as he is now in actual possession of to him and his disposal.
— Then I give to my daughter, Priscilla Welch, wife of Dempsey Welch, all such part of my estate as she is now in actual possession of to her and her own disposal.
— Then I give to my son Dempsey Perry all such part of my estate as he is now in actual possession of to him and his own disposal.
— Then I give to my son John Perry, [a negro or horse] named Dick and also such part of my estate as he is now in actual possession of to him and his own disposal.
— Then I give to my daughter Hephzibah Stallings, wife of Hardy Stallings, all such part of my estate as she is now in actual possession of to her and her own disposal.
— Then I give to my daughter Ann Winslow, wife of Caleb Winslow, land and plantation and improvements whereon I now live, also one plantation and improvements which I bought of Zachariah Lilley, also one plantation which I bought of my son Jacob, to her and her heirs forever, only my will is that the true intent and meaning of these presents also is that my well beloved Ann Perry shall have the use of the said lands during the time of her natural life without molestation.
— Then I give to my grandson Isaac Wilson, son of Isaac Wilson, a parcel of land lying on the northwest side of a place called the Little Beaver Dam in Chowan County, containing by estimation 100 acres to him and his heirs and assigns forever.
— Then I give to my well-beloved wife Ann Perry one horse call[ed] Spring, one woman’s saddle and bridle, one featherbed and furniture, also the use of the labor of my negro man named Tom and negro woman named Pat during the time of her natural life or widowhood, also the use of my copper still for the same time.
— Then I give to my 8 children sig: Jacob, Israel, Reuben, Priscilla, Dempsey, John, Hephzibah, and Ann my copper still and negroes Tom & Pat to be equally divided among them after the expiration of the time above limited to them and their disposal.
— Then I give all the rest of my estate to be equally divided between my wife Ann Perry, and my youngest daughter Ann Winslow, wife of Caleb Winslow, to them and their disposal.
— Then, lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint my well-beloved wife executress and Jacob Perry and Israel Perry and Caleb Winslow executors of this my last will and testament, hereby disannullin and disallowing all and any other forms, wills and testaments, legacies, bequeaths, or executors before this time by me named, willed and bequeathed, ratifying and confirming this and no other to by my last will and testament.
In witness thereof I have hereunto set my name, seal the day and year first above written.
Recorded November 24, 1779.”

According to the History of Perquimans County by Winslow, Jacob is the brother of Israel Perry [this is an error, I think, as Israel states in his will that his father was Jacob smk] and Phillip Perry and was the son of John and Mary Perry. There are missing records in Perquimans County from 1712-1721. There is a J. Perry using 200a of Timothy’s land mentioned in the will of Timothy Clare probated Nov. 10, 1724 , it is unclear whether this is Jacob or his father, John or uncle James. Jacob is listed on the 1735 quits rents list with 300acres. Also listed are Phillip Perry, Benjamin Perry, and Samuel Perry. The Sr. Jacob Perry’s land is mentioned in the will of Daniel Rogerson, Sr. February 13, 1762. A lawsuit over this land mentioned Jacob Perry, Jr., Benjamin Perry, Jr., Joseph Perry, and Phillip Perry among others swearing oath to have examined the land in question of 65A siezed in fee tail for David Rogerson valued at 35¬£. The land was auctioned off and sold to Israel Perry for 65¬£. David Rogerson left Perquimans county for Martin Co. following this court action, he never signed the deed in question with his mark. He later purchased land in the then Tyrel (now Martin Co.) Co. from Samuel Perry of Chowan Co. – -note in – “The Roos Family Tree” by Joy Roos on Ancestry.com

Quit Rent 1735 – Perquimans Co Samuel Perry 160 ac Phillip Perry 200 ac Jacob Perry 300 ac Benjamin Perry 500 ac	1740 List Perquimans Co John Perry 1 Thomas Pery 2 who is he? Samuel Perry 2 Phillip Perry 2 Benj Perry 4 Jacob Perry 5
1754 Muster roll Col John Harvey’s Reg Captain Jo:s Riddick’s Company Jos Perry sgt son of Ben Ben Perry Ben Perry Jr son of Ben Demsey Perry son of Jacob John Perry son of Jacob Israel Perry son of Jacob Jacob Perry Jr son of Jacob Jacob Perry Rhuben Perry son of Jacob [Quaker]	1754 Tax list Jno: Perry 2 Israel Perry 2 Samuel Perry 1 Benjamin Perry 4 Jacob Perry 6 Joseph Pery 3 Jacob Perry Jr 2

Note: Only Rhuben Perry is on the roll as a Quaker — the other Perry’s are all regular militia. see this web site images of original 1754 Perqu. Militia list.

Elizabeth Perry ca 1723 – 1754 | her parents
& Isaac Wilson 1722 – 1751 | his parents
of Perquimans Co NC

WIll abstract 1660-1790
Will of Isaac Wilson – OCT 1749 – Prob APR 1751 Perquimans Co NC
Sons: Robert, James;
Daughters: Rachel and Miriam Wilson.
Wife and Executrix: Elizabeth.
Witnesses: Jacob PerrySr, Jacob Perry, Israel Perry.
Clerk of Court : Edmund Hatch.

Children of Elizabeth Perry and Isaac Wilson:
1. Robert Wilson ca 1743 –
2. James Wilson ca 1745 –
3. Rachel Wilson ca 1745 –
4. Miriam Wilson ca 1748 –
5. Isaac Wilson ca 1750 – 1779
a. William Wilson
b. James Wilson
c. Willie Wilson
d. John Wilson

per grandfather, Jacob Perry Sr’s will 1775
— Then I give to my grandson Isaac Wilson, son of Isaac Wilson, a parcel of land lying on the northwest side of a place called the Little Beaver Dam in Chowan County, containing by estimation 100 acres to him and his heirs and assigns forever.

Israel Perry ca 1725 – 1779 | his parents
& ca 1749 Priscilla | her parents
of Perquimans County, NC

Children of Israel Perry and wife Priscilla:
1. Priscilla Perry est 1750 – 1837 Perquimans Co
married Thomas Twine ? – 1824
a. William Twine d. bef 1837
i. Addison Twine
ii. Caleb Twine
b. Thomas Twine
married Gates Co 18 Dec 1821 Nancy Hunter
c. Priscilla Twine
married Perq Co 9 Aug 1808 Jesse Stallings
d. Lavina Twine
married 1st John Perry d by 1837
married 2nd — Parker
e. Sophia Twine
married 1st —- Stallings
married 2nd Perq Co 10 May 1824 John C White
married 3rd Perq Co 28 May 1833 Jacob White
2. Josiah Perry est 1752 –
married Elizabeth Twine
was living when her father John Twine wrote his will in May 1781 prob. April 1783
3. Millicent Perry ca 1754 –
4. Ruth Perry ca 1757 –
5. Rachel Perry ca 1760 –
6. Israel Perry ca 1763 – [underage 1779]
Perquimans Co NC Deed Book I #327 p. 269 Jacob PERRY of Perq, for “goodwill I bear my nephew Israel PERRY,” (son of Israel), do give 60a Swamp land, adj land “given him by his father,” & Benjamin WINSLOW. Jan 3, 1784.
Test’ Caleb WINSLOW Thomas TWINE – tax roll 1791
married 4 Apr 1786 Miriam Hollowell
7. John Perry est 1765 –
8. Cader Perry est 1768 –
9. Jacob Perry est 1771 –
10. Ann Perry est 1774 –

Notes on Israel Perry (Note he is not listed on the Quit Rents List 1735.) Perquimans Co tax roll 1758 200a, one lot, two white people tax roll 1760Will of Israel Perry of Perquimans Co NC 3 Feb 1779 – proved April Ct 1779 North Carolina – Perquimans County Be it Known to all Persons to whome these presence Shall come Greeting Know ye that I Israel Perry am Infirm of Body but of perfect mind as memory for which I am Thankfull to him who is the author of all our Blessings and Remembering that it is appointed for all men once to die and the time Very uncertain do make and ordain this to be my Last Will and Testament in manner and form Following…… – it is my will that all my Just Debts and Legacies be first discharged in due time after my Death by my Executors hereafter Named. – I give and bequeath unto my son Josiah Perry all such part of my Estate as I have Given him heretofore to him and his heirs forever. – I Give and bequeath unto my Son Israel Perry the manner Plantation and Lands whereon I now Dwell only I make a Reserve to my loving wife: and also my Brandy Still only I make a Reserve to my wife which will be mentioned hereafter and also one Cow and Calf to him and his heirs forever….. – I give and bequeath unto my son John Perry one Plantation and Lands which I bought of David Rogerson and also one Cow and Calf and twenty Spanish milled Dollars to him and his heirs forever…… – I give and bequeath unto my son Cader Perry one plantation and Lands which I bought of Thomas Newby: the said land being in Chowan County and also one message or part of tract of land being in Pasquotank County which said land I bought of Benjamin Newby and one Cow and Calf to him and his heirs for Ever….. – I give and bequeath unto my son Jacob Perry one plantation Lands and Improvements that I bought of John Perry and also one message or part of a tract of Land that I bought of my Father Jacob Perry and also all the Rest of my Lands Joining thereunto one cow and calf to him and his heirs forever – I give and bequeath unto my Loving wife the use of my manner Plantation Dureing her widowhood or until my Son Israel Perry comes to lawfull age and also my Brandy Still untill my Son Israel Perry comes to Lawfull age or untill my wife marry only it is my will that the two necks of Land next to my Brother Jacob Perry Joining the River Swamp Shall not be Cleared before my son Israel Perry comes of Lawfull age and also the use of the plantation which I Rented of the Executors of Jesse Winslow D.S. until the Lease of said place is out with her paying the Rent of said place yearly I also leave her the use of all my negros During her widowhood or until my son Israel Perry comes to Lawfull age and at the Expiration of Either of the times aforesaid to be Equeally Divided between my wife and my Eight youngest Children — I also Give unto my wife provisions Sufficient to Serve her and her family one year after my Death. I also give her one feather Bed and furniture also one Cow and Calf also twenty pounds of Current money. — I also give her all my flax, wool and cotton spun and unspun. — I also Leave to be Equeally Divided between my wife and my four youngest Daughters all my Spining wheels and Cards also my Flax hackle and Loom and Gears. — I also leave to be Equeally Divided between my four youngest sons all my wearing appearel and it is my will that if any of my sons shall die before they comes of Lawfull age or without Lawfull Issue that their Land which is given to them Shall be sold at Publick Sale by my Executors and the money ariseing therefrom to be equally Divided between all my Children then Living. — I also Give and bequeath unto my four youngest Daughters Viz Millicent, Ruth, Rachel and Ann Perry each of them one cow and calf and one hundred and Sixty pounds Current money to be Equeally Divided between them and also — it is my will that all my plantations Except this whereon I now live shall be rented out at the Discression of my Executors and the money ariseing from Each plantation to go to the owner of said plantation and it is my will that the Stocks of Cattle Shall Continue upon Each plantation untill the Heir of the plantation Comes to Lawfull age and it is my will (continued and carried over) that my Executors shall make use of the Stocks of Cattle as they Shall think will be of most proffit to my Estate and the money ariseing therefrom to be Equeally Divided between my wife and my eight youngest children if my wife continueth a widow — and it is my will that the stocks of Cattle Shall be Sold at publick Sale when the heir of Each place Shall come to Lawfull age and the money ariseing therefrom to be equeally divided between my wife and my eight youngest Children if my wife continues a widow, — and I also give and bequeath until my Loving wife my bay horse and also one side saddle and one mans saddle and bridle — I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Prissillah Twine all such part of my Estate as I hath already given her to her and her Disposal…. — and it is my will that all my hard money shall be kept in the kind and be equeally Divided between my wife and my Eight youngest Children and paid to them as they shall come of age — and it is my will that all my Estate that is not given away heretofore shall be Eaqueally Divided between my wife and Eight youngest Children Immediately after my Death and I leave to the Discression of my Executors to Sell and part of my Estate that is not Given away herefofore: — and I also Constituate and appoint my Beloved wife Executrix and Phillip Perry and Thomas Twine my Executors to see this my last will and Testament fullfilled and performed according to the intent and meaning thereof Disannuling and Revoaking all other wills by me made or mentioned confirming this and no other to be my Last will and Testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and fixt my seal this third day of february in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy nine 1779. Israel Perry {seal} Signed sealed published and declared as his Last will and Testament in presence of Jacob Perry, Benjamin Perry, Caleb Winslow Perquimans County April Court 1779. I hereby certify that the forgoing will was proved in open court by the oath of Jacob Perry J.W. Skinner for M.G. Skinner Clk Recorded May 27th 1779 The original record is at the North Carolina State ArchivesReceipt : to Thomas Twine. 1782 Jan. 30. Summary: Rachel Perry acknowledges receiving her share of Israel Perry’s estate from Thomas Twine, executor to Israel Perry’s will. Josiah Perry signed as a witness. Background: Israel Perry . . . died in 1779 in Perquimans County, North Carolina. Source: Rachel Perry Receipt to Thomas Twine, 1782 January 30, Accession 19946, Personal papers collection, The Library of Virginia. Archives Branch, Richmond, Vrginia 23219.

 

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