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William CHARLES and Sarah [-?-]
1. William CHARLES was born about 1595 in England. He died about Apr 1673 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts[1]. William married Sarah [-?-] about 1625 in England; she was born about 1600 probably in England. In 1637/8 William owned 20 acres in Marblehead and on 6 May 1646.William signed a petition to control foreign fisherman. William was a freeholder when Marblehead became a town on 2 May 1649. His family was one of the original 44 families in Marblehead, Massachusetts[2].
On 6 Sept 1642 in the Boston court, Mrs. Lydia Banks recovered a judgement of 100 pounds, and probably levied an execution upon the land called "The Plain Farm". On 24 Sept 1645, she conveyed it to Moses Maverick, David Corwithen, Arthur Sandin, William Charles, John Peach, the elder, and "others the inhabitants of Marblehead, all
Charles as an English name is rare, introduced during Norman times, but was not popular because of its French origin. The place in England that used it was Devonshire as a place name meaning "rock court".
+ 2 M i. William CHARLES was born about 1635 and died on 6 Aug 1677.
Second Generation
2. William CHARLES (William) was born about 1635 in Marblehead, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 6 Aug 1677 in Perquimans County, North Carolina. Perquimans County is on the east coast of North Carolina in the Arbermarle sound area. William married Abigail BAILEY, daughter of William BAILEY and Grace [?], about 1660, by Mr. Jefuery, a Magistrate in Rhode Island[4]. Abigail was born about 1640 in Rhode Island[5]. She died on 17 Mar 1687 in Perquimans[6]. (SEE BAILEY FAMILY)
William and Abigail probably went to North Carolina between 1662/3 and 1666. In 1669 William was to have surveyed for him 200 acres for transportation into North Carolina of four persons, William, Abigail, his son William, and his daughter Elizabeth. In 1694 a land warrant for 220 acres was issued to Jane Charles, William's granddaughter[7]. Abigail married[8] 2nd John Lary/Lacy on 1 Dec 1678 by the Deputy to the Duke of Albemarle. John Lacy died in 1682. They had a daughter Sarah Lacy born 15 Sep 1680 in Perquimans. Sarah may have married Christopher Denman. Abigail married 3rd Francis Tomes/Toms and had a daughter, Abigail Tomes. Here are some interesting bits of information from deeds proving the relationships in this family: On 6 Jun 1683, Francis Toms with consent of his wife, Abigail, gave the 300 acres on the head of Yeopim Creek called “John Lacys Plantation” to William Charles. On 11 Apr 1687, Wm. Charles of Yeopim, 300 acres in possession of my brother, Daniel Charles, (formerly John Lacy’s) delivered to us by our father-in-law (step father) Francis Toms, assigned 140 acres to Francis. In the next deed Francis Toms conveys 300 acres to Daniel and Samuel Charles, brothers of William. The deeds were probably registered at the same time so they aren’t in the exact order of occurrence[9]. William and Abigail Charles had the following children: 3 M i. William CHARLES was born on 13 Jul 1661[10], probably in Rhode Island. He died on 7 Apr 1687 in Perquimans County, North Carolina. William declared his intention to marry on 7 Sep 1683 at Perquimans MM, Elisabeth Kent (born 1 Jun 1667, died 1688). Elisabeth was the daughter of Thomas and Ann Kent[11]. They had a daughter Jane born 1 Oct 1685[12]. In William's will[13], dated 7 Apr 1687 he bequeathed to brother John 120 acres of land and to daughter Jane " plantation I now live on", mentions wife Elizabeth. Executors: Francis Tomes. father (stepfather), and Jonathan Philips (Phelps), all of Perquimans. It is interesting to note that William, his brothers Daniel and John, and sister Jeane all died between 7 Apr 1687 and 11 Jul 1688[14]. 5 M iii. Daniell CHARLES was born on 24 Sep 1666[16], in Perquimans County, North Carolina. He died on 17 Apr 1687 in Perquimans. Daniell Charles’ will, Perquimans d.s.p. 17 April 1687[17], names brothers: John, and Samuel, and sister Jeane. Executors: Francis Tomes (Toms) and Christopher Nicholson[18]. 6 M iv. John CHARLES was born on 22 Nov 1668[19], in Perquimans County, North Carolina. He died about 1688[20] in Perquimans. His will names sisters Jane and Elizabeth, brother Samuel, and Friends Mary Tome and Wm. Bogue. No Probate. Endorsement "David Sharpe owes me 14 shilling, John Stane 20 shilling, Ed Mayo 3 pounds[21]. 7 F v. Jane CHARLES was born on 20 Jan 1670[22] in Perquimans County, North Carolina. She died on 12 Jul 1688[23], in Perquimans. The will of Jeane Charles, Perquimans Precinct dated 11 July 1688[24], names only Aunt Marie Stepney and John Stepney. Coat of Arms on Seal. + 8 F vi. Elisabeth CHARLES was born on 8 Jan 1671, Perquimans County, North Carolina[25], and died between 19 Mar 1747 and Jan 1748 Perquimans[26]. She was the second by this name, the first was transported with William and must have died young. Elisabeth married on 16 Dec 1688 "at ye quarterly meeting" at Jonathan Phelps house in Perquimans[27] Samuel NICHOLSON. Samuel was the son of Christopher NICHOLSON and Hannah REDNAP. He was born on 12 Mar 1665 in Perquimans. He died 29 day of Mar 1728 in Perquimans[28]. (SEE NICHOLSON FAMILY) + 9 M vii. Samuel CHARLES was born on 23 Mar 1674, Perquimans County, North Carolina[29], and died on 3 Dec 1727/1728 Perquimans. 10 M viii. Isacke CHARLES was born on 12 Mar 1676, Perquimans County, North Carolina[30]. In all likelihood Isacke died young because brother John doesn't mention him in his will. Third Generation 9. Samuel CHARLES (William, William) was born on 23 Mar 1674, Perquimans County, North Carolina. He died on 3 Dec 1727/1728 in Perquimans. Samuel married on 6 Dec 1696, Elisabeth MORRISON, daughter of John MORRIS/MORRISON and Damaris PAGE, at the house of Henry White, Paquemoniah, Little River, in Pasquotank County, North Carolina[31]. Samuel Charles was a justice at court on 8 Apr 1701. A Samuel Charles appears on the 1720 colonial census in Perquimans County. There were several men named Samuel Charles in the area at that time, so it is easy to get them confused. Samuel Charles’ will was probated Mar 1728, in Perquimans County. It names son Samuel, to whom he left a “Plan on which I live" son John "land on Gum Swamp" son Josuay same, daughter's Lidey, Sarah, and Hannaugh Charles, and Mary Overman, Granddaughter Elisabeth Overman”. Hannah (Nicholson) Gosby Maudlin Charles, 2nd wife of Samuel also made her will in Perquimans County, dated Oct 1750, probated July 1752. She names son Edward Moulin (sic), and daughter's Elisabeth White (daughter-in-law), Sarah Perry, and Ann Cox, son-in-law Robert Cox, gr-daughter Mary Moulin (daughter of John) and grandson John Moulin. (See Hannah Nicholson [NICHOLSON FAMILY] daughter of Christopher for more on her other marriages). Samuel Charles and Elizabeth Morrison had the following children: 16 F i. Jean CHARLES was born on 10 Dec 1697 in Berkeley Precint, Perquimans County, North Carolina[32]. Jean probably died before her father, because she is not mentioned in his will. + 17 M ii. Samuel CHARLES was born on 20 Aug 1703[33]. 18 M iii. John CHARLES was born on 22 Dec 1705 in Pasquotank County, North Carolina[34]. 19 M iv. William CHARLES was born about 1707 in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. William probably died before his father, because he is not mentioned in his will. 20 M v. Josuay CHARLES was born about 1708 in Pasquotank County, North Carolina, named in his father’s will. 20aF vi. Mary CHARLES born about 1709, named in her fathers will, married probably John Overman and had a daughter, Elizabeth and son John[35]. 21 F vii. Hannaugh CHARLES was born about 1710 in Pasquotank County, North Carolina, named in her father’s will. 22 F viii. Sarah CHARLES was born about 1711 in Pasquotank County, North Carolina, named in her father’s will. 23 F ix. Elisabeth CHARLES was born about 1715 in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. Elisabeth probably died before her father, because she is not mentioned in his will. 24 F x. Lidey CHARLES was born about 1717 in Pasquotank County, North Carolina, named in her father’s will. Fourth Generation 17. Samuel CHARLES (Samuel, William, William) was born on 20 Aug 1703 in Perquimans County, North Carolina. Samuel married Hannah DAVIS about 7 Jul 1722 Perquimans. Samuel Jr. was condemned for marrying contrary to discipline (This could mean either that Hannah was not a Quaker or they were not married in the Quaker way.) and was ordered to be disowned[36] on 7 5th mo (Jul) 1722. Hannah was born about 1704. She may have had a brother Richard, who was from Virginia. Richard Davis married Sarah Albertson, 3 8th mo (Oct) 1723, Perquimans[37]. Samuel Charles and Hannah Davis had the following children: 42 F i. Hannah CHARLES was born on 5 Dec 1723 in Perquimans County, North Carolina[38]. + 43 M ii. Samuel CHARLES was born about 1725, Perquimans County, North Carolina and died before 11 Jun 1780[39] married Abigail Anderson Fifth Generation 43. Samuel CHARLES (Samuel, Samuel, William, William), son of Samuel CHARLES and Hannah DAVIS, Samuel was born about 1725 in Perquimans. He died before 11 Jun 1780 also in Perquimans. On 5 Mar 1755 he was reported married to Abigail ANDERSON at Piney Wood MM in Perquimans County, his 2nd cousin. Abigail was born about 1738 in Perquimans County, North Carolina. She died before 25 Apr 1790 in Perquimans. Her mother gave her 50 acres of land in Perquimans County on 13 Oct 1751[40]. (SEE ANDERSON FAMILY) Children of Samuel and Abigail Charles were as follows: i. Samuel CHARLES, born 5 Jun 1759 in Perquimans County, North Carolina; died 16 Aug 1849 in Whitewater, Wayne County, Indiana. He married (was reported married) on 7 Feb 1781 in Perquimans to Gulielma SAINT. ii Sarah CHARLES, born 20 Apr 1761 in Perquimans County, North Carolina[41]; died 10 Oct 1803 in Randolph County, North Carolina aged 42y, 5m, 20d[42]. She married on 11 Aug 1780 at Symons Creek Meeting House, Pasquotank County, North Carolina[43] Joseph WILSON, born 9 Nov 1760 in Pasquotank[44]; died 20 Oct 1803 in Randolph County[45], he was the son of John WILSON and Rachel [-?-]. (SEE WILSON FAMILY) iii John CHARLES, born about 1763 in Perquimans County, North Carolina. John married Ruth BALLARD on 13 Apr 1788 in Cententnea, Wayne County, North Carolina. Ruth was born about 1765. She died on 7 Nov 1820[46]. iv Mary CHARLES, born about 1770 in Perquimans County, North Carolina. Mary married Abraham Symons 25 Jun 1790 at Symons Creek MH in Pasquotank County, North Carolina[47]. v. Benjamin CHARLES, born about 1771 in Perquimans County, North Carolina. He married on 7 May 1794 at Perquimans Meeting House, Perquimans, Sarah JONES born about 1773 and died before 1816. Benjamin is listed on the 1800 US Census for Perquimans County with 3 boys under 10 years, 1 male between 26 and 45, (Benjamin), 1 girl under 10 yrs and one female between 26 and 45, most likely Sarah[48]. ENDNOTES [1] His will was proven in Apr 1673 [2] Sidney Perley, History of Salem, Massachusetts, Vol. II 1638-1670, pgs. 2, 179, 197, 198 [published by S. Perley, Salem, MA, R974.4 P45H, Milwaukee’s Central Library, Wis., hereafter called History of Salem [3] Essex Registry of Deeds, Book 1, leaf 29 &The History of Salem, Vol. II, 1638-1670, Salem, Massachusetts, 1926 [4] William Perry Johnson, North Carolina Genealogy-Spring, 1967-Bailey Genealogy, located at the North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh, hereafter called Bailey Genealogy & The North Carolina Historical and Genealogical Register, Vol 3, No. 2; 199, J.R. B. Hathaway, Editor and Financial Agent [Edenton, N.C. Reprint Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore, 1979, Library of Congress Catalogue Card Number 70-132931, in my pocession], hereafter called Hathaway’s Register [5] Bailey Genealogy [6] Mrs. Watson Winslow , History of Perquimans County, North Carolina , pg. 331, [published 1931, Raleigh, North Carolina, Reprint Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore, Maryland, 1990], hereafter called History of Perquimans [7] Bailey Genealogy [8] Hathaway’s Register, Vol 3, No. 2; 202 [9] History of Perquimans, pg 39, Perquimans County deed book A no. 21-23 [10] Ibid, pg. 331 & Hathaway’s Register, Vol 3, No. 2; 206 [11] Hathaway’s Register, Vol 3, No. 2; 202 [12] History of Perquimans, pg. 331 & Hathaway’s Register, Vol 3, No. 2; 212 [13] J. Bryan Grimes, Abstract of North Carolina Wills, Reprint Clearfield Company, Baltimore, MD 1991, 1995 [14] Ibid, page 69-70 [15] Bailey Genealogy [16] History of Perquimans, pg. 331 & Hathaway’s Register, Vol 3, No. 2; 206 [17] Abstract of North Carolina Wills, page 69 [18] History of Perquimans, pg. 331 [19] Ibid, pg. 331 & Hathaway’s Register, Vol 3, No. 2; 206 [20] Abstract of North Carolina Wills, page 69 [21] Ibid, page 70 [22] History of Perquimans, pg. 331; Hathaway’s Register, Vol 3, No. 2; 206 [23] Abstract of North Carolina Wills, page 70 [24] Hathaway’s Register, Vol 3, No. 3; 363 [25] History of Perquimans, pg. 331; Hathaway’s Register, Vol 3, No. 2; 206 [26] Abstracts of North Carolina Wills, pg. 267 [27] William Wade Hinshaw, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy; Vol 1, pg. 14, compiled by T.W. Marshall [Published Ann Arbor, Mich. by Edwards Bros. Richmond, Ind.: Friends Book and Supply House, distributors, 1936, 1994, Call No. Ref 929.2 H665, Central Humanities Room, Milwaukee’s Central Library, Wis.] Hereafter called Encyclopedia of American Quakers [28] Perquimans County, North Carolina Vital Records 1659-1739, pg. 1, Family History Library (FHL) Film #0370662 [29] History of Perquimans, pg. 331; Hathaway’s Register, Vol 3, No. 2; 206 [30] Ibid [31] Encyclopedia of American Quakers, Vol. 1, pg. 135 [32] Hathaway’s Register, Vol. 3. No. 3 pg. 370 [33] Hathaway’s Register, Vol. 3. No. 3 pg. 375 [34] Ibid, Vol. 3. No. 3 pg. 376 [35] Encyclopedia of American Quakers, Vol. 1; 112 [36] Ibid, CD, Vol. 1, Supplement 1; 3; Hathaway’s Register, Vol. 3, No. 3; 381 [37] Ibid, CD, Vol. 1,Supplement, pg. 3 [38] Hathaway’s Register, Vol. 3, No. 3; 381 [39] Ibid [40] History of Perquimans, Deed Book F; 44 [41] Encyclopedia of American Quakers Vol. I, Pg. 125 [42] Ibid., 706 [43] Ibid., 135 [44] Ibid., 125 [45] Ibid., 706 46 Theodore Edison Perkins, Marriages in Contentnea Quarterly Meeting of Friends North Carolina Yearly Meeting 1737-1891, compiled by, pg. 108, [published by Guilford County Genealogical Society, Greensboro, NC, Jan 1988] [47] Encyclopedia of American Quakers, Vol. 1; 135 [48] 1800 US Census for Perquimans County, North Carolina, pg. 655 WE ARE DESCENDED FROM BOTH OF THE NEXT TWO CHILDREN
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