Ancestry of Sarah Burge (1760-1802),

Wife of Reuben Harrison,

Mother of All his Children

Page Updated 4 Jan 2007

 Generation One

1. Sarah1 Burge (Richard, #2) was born circa 1760 at NC? She married Reuben Harrison, son of William Harrison (Sr.) and Nancy Ann Kirkland, circa 1777; 1st wife, or ca 1782? She died after 29 Mar 1802 at Fairfield Co., SC; date she signed a deed with husband Reuben Harrison. She and Reuben Henry Harrison DEED Reuben Harrison and wife Sarah to William Dunavant 200 acres for $600 on S.W. side of the Wateree River . . . Thorn Pine Creek . . .
Witnesses present
Nicholas Peay -- Wm. Beckham
Darling Jones Reuben signed
Sarah made her mark on 29 Mar 1802 at Fairfield Co., SC.

 

Generation Two

2. Richard2 Burge (John, #4) was born on 29 Mar 1728 at Amelia Co., VA; parish records list birth of Richard, son of John Burge. He married Francis (Raines?) Burge (see #3) circa 1753? He died before 19 Oct 1798 at Fairfield Co., SC; when will was recorded. He received a gift deed from John Burge and Francis his wife convey "for natural love and affection for son Richard Burge, 200 acres U/S Fork of Woody Creek" in 1750 at Amelia Co., VA.

He sold two adjacent 100-acre tracts, both deeds saying, "being part of 200 acres formerly patented to John Burge on 17 Mar 1736 and conveyed by him to said Richard Burge, Jr., by deed . . . adjacent to Woody Creek" in 1759 at Amelia Co., VA.

He purchased land from Hill; deed mentions William HARRISON,

"This Indenture made the 10 day of April in the year of Our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty three &: Between John MILES of the County of Craven and Parish of Saint Mark planter of the one part & Thomas THOMPSON of the County and Parish aforesaid planter of the other part Witnesseth that the Said John MILES for and consideration of the Sum of four hundred pounds Current money of the State aforesaid hath Granted bargained Sold aliened Remised Released and Confirmed and by these Presents doth Grant bargain Sell alien remise release and Confirm unto the Said Thomas THOMPSON in his actual possession now being by virtue of a bargain and Sale to him thereof made for one year by Indenture of lease bearing Date the day next before the day of the date of these presents and by force of the statue for transferring thus into possession and to his Heirs and Assigns one hundred acres of land be the same more or less Situate on the North Side of Cataba River bounding S. W. on an old Survey of William HARRISON N.W. on Vacant Land and all other sides by the Wateree River and hath such Shapes, forms & Marks as appears by a Plat thereto the Original Grant being Granted by his Majesty's letters patent unto William HARRISON the twentieth day of October 1766 Which he gave unto Patience HILL her Heirs Executors Adm'rs and conveyed by James HARRISON to more fully confirmed the same and also conveyed Thomas HILL to Richard BURGE by Indenture bearing date the twentieth day of January in the year one thousand seven hundred & seventy eight and by the said Richard BURGE conveyed to John MILES by Indenture bearing date the fourth day of November one thousand seven hundred and eighty two Originally granted unto William HARRISON under the hand of the Honorable Lord Charles Granville Montague Captain Gen'l Governor & Commander in chief in and over the Province of South Carolina Aforesaid and the great Seal of the Said Colony bearing date the twentieth day of October one thousand seven hundred and sixty six together with all and Singular the Rights members and Appurtenances . . in 1778 at Lancaster Dist., SC.

He on Petit Jury list, "on east side of the Wateree" between 1778 and 1779 at Camden Dist., SC. He was a neighbor of Benjamin Perry, whose will was witnessed by Jeremiah Burge and John Rains Burge in 1779 at SC.

His sons Burrell and Jeremiah Burge were involved in Loyalist activities in 1780 at SC. He sold his land on 17 Apr 1782 at Camden Dist., SC. He immigrated before Jun 1782 to Nash Co., NC. He witnessed deed: Henry Atkins to Christopher Ballard, both of Nash Co., NC, tract on Sapony Swamp at Holland's Branch. Witnesses: Richard Burge, Edward Moore, and Matthew Brantley on 29 Jun 1782 at Nash Co., NC. He purchased land, Thomas Waring to Richard Burge, both of Nash Co., NC, 130 pounds for 265 acres on Hendricks Branch, adjoining Batchelor. Witnesses: Thomas Carter and Solomon Carter on 28 Nov 1782 at Nash Co., NC.

He and Francis (Raines?) Burge appeared on the census of 1790 at Nash Co., NC; had a single male child, 16+ (Richard, Jr.). He purchased land, William Wray of Wake Co., NC to Richard Burge of Nash Co., NC, 60 pounds for 150 acres on south side of Turkey Creek, lying in both Nash and Franklin counties. Witnesses: Burrell Burge, Jeremiah Burge, William Ford on 18 Nov 1790 at Nash Co., NC.

He sold land, Richard Burge of Nash Co., NC to Orpa Harrell of Bertie Co., NC, 35 pounds for 150 acres on both sides of Turkey Creek lying in both Nash and Franklin Counties. Witnesses: Wm Hammons and Mathew Tennyson on 28 Nov 1794 at Nash Co., NC. He mentioned in deed, Stephen Batchelor to Abnor Lewis, both of Nash Co., NC, 100 acres on Sapony Creek adjoining Richard Burge. Witnesses: Robert Creekmur, Dannal Batchelor, and John Batchelor on 15 Dec 1794 at Nash Co., NC.

He sold land, Richard Burge of Nash Co., NC to James Scrues of Edgecombe Co., NC, 125 pounds for 265 acres on Sapony Branch adjoining Batchelor. Witnesses: Solomon Carter, J. Bonds, and John Glover on 23 Jan 1797 at Nash Co., NC.

He sold land, Richard Burge, Sr. to Solomon Carter of Nash Co., NC, 33 pounds for 196 acres adjoining Solomon Carter, Thomas Dean, Benjamin Bunn, and George Lewis. Witnesses: Thomas Deans, James Stephens, and Edwd York. Other name mentioned: Thomas Warin on 8 Mar 1797 at Nash Co., NC.

He left a will on 19 Oct 1797 at Fairfield Co., SC; wrote his will, leaving entire estate to his wife Francis,

"I Richard Burge Senr of South Carolina Seriously considering the uncertainty of human life (in the best) do while in a sound state of mind make this my Last Will and Testament Intending to dispose of all my worldly affairs, Not as humor may prompt but as Justice and Equity seem to Direct. I most humbly recommend my soul to the Extensive mercy of that Eternal Supreme Intelligent being Who gave it to me.
First. it is my Desire and will that all my just Debts be paid.
Second. It is my will and Desire that my Beloved wife Francess Burge have My Whole Estate Consisting of Negroes horses cattle sheep hogs and Every other part Thereof to her own proper use to Dispose of as She may think proper.
And I do hereby Constitute and appoint my Beloved wife Francess Burge my Executrix to Execute this my Last Will and Testament Revolking all Others and Publishing this in the presence of
(signed) John Mickle
(signed) Joseph Mickle
19 Oct 1797 (signed) Richd Burge (sealed).

He and Francis (Raines?) Burge appeared on the census of 1800 at Fairfield Co., SC; age 45+.

Children of Richard2 Burge and Francis (Raines?) Burge (see #3) were as follows:

i. Burrell1 Burge; married Elizabeth Ford; born circa 1755? at NC?; died before 27 Jun 1797 at SC; but his estate was not settled until 1801, after daughter reached maturity, and probably included a portion of his father's estate.
ii. Jeremiah Burge; born circa 1757? at NC?; or between 1756 and 1758; married Elizabeth Buckner Sorsby, daughter of Samuel Sorsby, 24 Nov 1781 at Nash Co., NC; Will Merritt, Witness: A. Harrington; died 1801 at SC.
iii. John Rains Burge; born before 1758.
1 iv. Sarah Burge.
v. Richard Burge Jr; married Amy Byrd; born circa 1774 at NC.

3. Francis (Raines?)2 Burge was born circa 1735? She married Richard Burge (see #2), son of John Burge and Frances _____ Burge, circa 1753? She and Richard Burge appeared on the census of 1790 at Nash Co., NC; had a single male child, 16+ (Richard, Jr.). She and Richard Burge appeared on the census of 1800 at Fairfield Co., SC; age 45+.

 

Generation Three

4. John3 Burge (Thomas, #8) was born circa 1700? at London, England. He married Frances _____ (see #5) circa 1720? They gave a gift deed to their son Richard, "for natural love and affection for son Richard Burge, 200 acres U/S Fork of Woody Creek" in 1750 at Amelia Co., VA.

Children of John3 Burge and Frances _____ Burge (see #5) were as follows:
2 i. Richard2 Burge.
ii. Elizabeth Burge; born 11 Dec 1729.
iii. John Burge Jr; born 10 Nov 1732 at VA.
iv. Frances Burge; born 7 Jul 1741 at VA.

5. Frances _____3 Burge was born circa 1705? She married John Burge (see #4), son of Thomas Burge and Mary May, circa 1720?

 

Generation Four

8. Thomas4 Burge was born circa 1675? at London, England; A Thomas Burge was born to John Burge and wife, Mary in 1675, Christened 30 Sep 1676 in London, England.

Our Thomas B. Burge is believed to be born between 1672 and 1676, son of John Burge. John arrived in VA unmarried. Between 1673-1677, John married Mary Hillman, a widow, but we're not sure if Mary was the mother of Thomas. Thomas possibly had a brother, William, who was born before 1696. On 13 Jun 1727, Thomas was named as administrator of the estate of William Burge. The estate was small, therefore William may have been young when he died and a younger brother of Thomas. Thomas had a son named William who was still living and named in his will written 1751.

John died in VA, date unknown but his estate sale was held 9 May 1693.
Thomas appeared on a Charles City Co. Militia Roster in 1702, just before Prince George Co. was separated from Charles City Co. He was still a resident of Westover Parish in 1702. His unit was a troop of dragoons (mounted infantry) commanded by Joshua Wynne, and names included on the roster were Parham, Raines, Vaughan, Hill and Tatum, family names later found in Prince George Co. and associated with the Burges. This was the only time Thomas appeared on any militia roster.

Thomas married by 1700 when his oldest son was born. He married at least twice; his first and last wives being named Mary - maiden names unknown. When he died in later 1751 or early 1752, he had 17 living children - all named in his will. Mary was documented 31 May 1720, upon the birth of their son, Thomas Burge, Jr., in the Bristol Parish Registry. Between that date and 1746, the Parish register lists three other births to the couple; however, there were several others. The last time Mary's name appeared was when she presented her husband's will in court in April 1762.
Thomas first appeared in land records in March 1712, where he was identified as a former tenant of Robert Munford on 430 acres 'near Jordans, between Deep Bottom and Curetons Bottom.' In April 1712, Thomas secured 196 acres of newly opened land on Jones Hole Swamp, a marshy creek a few miles south of Petersburg, VA - paying 20 shillings for the property. He was almost 40 years old at this time. Five years later, he purchased an adjoining 126 acres for 16 shillings. These properties were near the headwaters of Jones Hole Swamp, which is now a part of Dinwiddie County. In Sep 1739, Thomas acquired another 200 acres of land adjacent to his earlier grants and possibly more property. On March 6, 1726, Thomas and Mary leased 100 acres of land to their son, John Burge, for one year of Indian corn per year. This gift of land to John may indicate he was married at the time.

Until he moved to Jones Hole Swamp, Thomas Burge was a member of the Westover Parish and attended Merchant's Hope Church, which still stands today. When he moved to Jones Hole Swamp, he changed his membership to the Bristol Parish.

When Thomas died around 1750-51, he was survived by 17 living children, ranging from adults to one not yet six years old. He married Mary May (see #9) on 8 Jul 1697 at London, England; a Thomas Burge married Mary May on 8 Jul 1697; 1st wife, had 7 children of his 17 children. He married Mary _____ Burge II circa 1724? He died before 14 Apr 1752 at Prince George Co., VA; when will was probated.

He lived at Bristol Par., Prince George Co., VA. He in 1638 a Richard Burge arrived in VA; in 1663 John, Thomas, Mary, and William Burge arrived in VA; and in 1678-79 a Thomas and Mary Burge arrived. Relationship of these to our family unknown between 1638 and 1679 at VA Colony. He left a will on 20 May 1752 at Prince George Co., VA; written 20 May 1751 and Mary presented his will to the court 14 Apr 1752, Prince George Co., VA. The wording of his will indicates he was married more than once. Marvin Burge states that it was common practice of the period for a man during his lifetime to settle most of his inheritance to his adult children, and upon his death, those adult children inherited only a nominal sum because they had already received their inheritance. Of Thomas' heirs, the first seven listed had already received their portion of his inheritance - the will allowed six of those one shilling more.

LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THOMAS BURGE OF PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, VA, WRITTEN 20 MAY 1751, PRESENTED TO PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, VA COURT ON 14 APRIL 1752. (THIS WILL WAS FOUND IN AMELIA CO., VA)

'IN THE NAME OF GOD, I, Thomas Burge of Bristol Parish in the County of Prince George, being sick and weak of body but sound mind and memory, thanks be to God for the same, but 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 my last will and testament in manner and form following:

First and principally I recommend my soul to almighty God that gave it and my body to be buried in a Christian like and decent manner by my executors, hereafter named and as touching by worldy estate wherewith it hath pleased almighty God to bless me within the life, I give and dispose of in the following manner.

Imprimis: I give and bequeath to my son, John Burge, one shilling Sterling besides what I have formerly given him.

Item: I give and bequeath to my son, Richard Burge, the use of fifty acres of land during his life joining the land whereupon he now lives while I have laid off to him already and after his decease I give the said fifty acres of land to William Burge, son of Richard Burge, to hold to him and his heirs forever.

Item: I give and bequeath to my son, William Burge, one shilling Sterling beside what I have formerly given him.

Item: I give and bequeath to my son, Thomas Burge, one shilling Sterling beside what I have formerly given him.

Item: I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Rains, one shilling Sterling beside what I have formerly given her.

Item: I give and bequeath to my daughter, Mary Parham, one shilling Sterling beside what I have formerly given her.

Item: I give and bequeath to my daughter, Lucy Taylor, one shilling Sterling beside what I have formerly given her.

Item: I give and bequeath to my son, James Burge, the Plantation whereon I now live and the land joining the same, beginning at a corner hickory, from thence to a hickory in Bonner's line, thence down Bonner's line to Jones Hole Swamp, only I reserve to my loving wife, Mary Burge, the thirds of the same during her natural life and after her decease, I give the said land and Plantation to my son, James Burge, and his heirs forever. But if my son, James, should die before he comes to the age of twenty-one years old, then I give the said land and Plantation to my son, Alexander and his heirs forever.

Item: I give and bequeath to my son, Nathanile Burge, one tract or parcel of land being at the same corner hickory where my son, James Burge begun, running along Bonner's line to my Cart Road, to a corner, thence down a line to a branch of Warwick Swamp, from thence down a line across a level to a branch of Jones Hole Swamp, running down the same to the old line. I give the said land to my said son Nathaniel Burge, and to his heirs forever. But, if my son, Nathaniel should die before he comes to the age of twenty-one years old, then I give the said land to my son, Woodde, and his heirs forever.

Item: I give and bequeath to my son, Frederick Burge, all the remaining part of my land to hold to him and his heirs forever. But, if my son, Frederick Burge, should die before he comes to the age of twenty-one years old, then my desire is that the land given him be equally divided between my two younger sons, Alexander Burge and Woodde Burge, and to hold to them and their heirs forever.

All the rest of my estate of Negroes and all other things of what nature and quality whatsoever, my will and desire is that it be equally divided between my loving wife, Mary Burge and my children, hereafter named: Martha Pittillo, Priscilla Burge, James Burge, Nathaniel Burge, Amey Burge, Martha Burge, Frederick Burge, Woodde Burge, Alexander Burge and Sarah Burge.

I do constitute, make and ordain my loving wife, Mary Burge and John Chambliss, executors of this my last will and testament and I do hereby utterly disallow, revoke and disannul all other former testaments confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament.' In witness -

It remains a mystery to family researchers why Thomas did not provide for guardianship for his eight minor children upon his death. Mary and her younger children possibly shared the plantation with James. The two younger sons, Woodde and Alexander did not inherit land and later moved westwardly.

Children of Thomas4 Burge and Mary May (see #9) were as follows:
4 i. John3 Burge.
ii. Lucy Burge; born circa 1707?
iii. Mary Molly Burge; born circa 1709?
iv. William Burge; born bef 1718; died before 1770 at Amelia Co., VA.
v. Richard Burge; born circa 1718; married Constant ____ circa 1746; died circa 1760.
vi. Elizabeth Burge; born circa 1718?
vii. Thomas Burge, Jr; born 1721; died 1760.

9. Mary4 May was born circa 1680? She married Thomas Burge (see #8) on 8 Jul 1697 at London, England; a Thomas Burge married Mary May on 8 Jul 1697; 1st wife, had 7 children of his 17 children.


Bibliography

Hendrix & Lindsay. The Jury Lists of S. C. 1778-1779. GPC, Inc., 1980.

Holcomb, Brent H.. Lancaster Co., South Carolina Deeds 1787-1811.

Ruth Williams and Margarette Griffin. Early Marriages of Nash County North Carolina: Records from North Carolina State Dept of Archives and History in Raleigh, NC.. Rocky Mount, NC: Joseph W. Watson, 1968.

Watson, Joseph W. Abstracts of Early Deeds of Nash Co., North Carolina, Deed Books 1-6. Fort Worth, TX: Arrow Printing Co., 1966.

 

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