Will, SC, York, Charles Brumfield 1815 Case #10 File #405 CHARLES BRUMFIELD, deceased JESSE BRUMFIELD, executor 1815 Page 1 of 24 ** PAGE BREAK ** Will, SC, York, Charles Brumfield 1815 In the name of God Amen I CHARLES BRUMFIELD of the State of South Carolina and District of York do make and ordain this my last will and testament and do hereby dispose of all my worldly goods and Real estate as follows. FIRST, I will and bequeath to my beloved wife ELIZABETH BRUMFIELD all that tract or parcel of land whereon I now live lying and being on fishing creek in the State and District aforesaid, with all and Singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise incident or appertaining--also a negro man slave named ROARY, and (man) negro slave named TOM, a negro Woman slave named HANNAH, and a negro woman slave named SUE, (which Said negro slaves belonged to her before our intermarriage) also my two mares named old Bet, young Bet, and young Bet's two Colts – also all my farming utensils of every description: To have and to hold the said land, negroes, horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, furniture and all things to her above bequeathed to my said wife ELIZABETH BRUMFIELD and her heirs forever. ITEM, It is my will and desire that a tract, plantation or parcel of land lying and being in the State and District aforesaid on fishing Creek and adjoining the land whereon I now reside, and JAMES BRIAN's land and GEORGE DAVIS' land, being the tract of land which I lately purchased from WILLIAM MARTIN, and containing three hundred and thirty acres be the Same more or less, be sold at public sale to the highest bidder by my executors hereafter to be named, and I do hereby authorize my said executors to execute lawful titles in fee simple of the said lands to the purchaser, In the sale of which lands I do authorize my said executors to give such reasonable credit as they in their discretion may think proper for the advantage of the said sale ITEM It is my will and desire that my executors shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder all my Stock of horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, and all my negroes and all and every other article of my personal property what I have not above Specifically bequeathed, and disposed of, and on Such reasonable credit as my Executors shall in their discretion think fit and proper. ITEM, I will and bequeath to my son JAMES BRUMFIELD of the State of GEORGIA four hundred dollars, to be paid to him by my executors as soon after my decease as that sum of money can be collected out of the proceeds of the sales of the lands, negroes and other property above directed to be sold, and from my outstanding debts. Page 2 of 24 ** PAGE BREAK ** Will, SC, York, Charles Brumfield 1815 ITEM, I will and bequeath to my grand daughter, the daughter of my late son ISAAC BRUMFIELD deceased, the christian name of which said child, I understand to be CAROLINE, but to her, by whatever name, I will and bequeath that my executors pay the sum of six hundred dollars at interest for her use until the time above mentioned provided and nevertheless, that if my said grand daughter should die before she arrives at the age of twenty one years or is married, then it is my will and desire that my executors do equally divide the said sum of money bequeathed to her – amongst all those of my children who shall be living at the time of her death and the heirs of those who shall have died before her, such heirs amongst them taking such share as their parents would have taken – if living. ITEM, It is my will and desire that all the reset and residue of my estate, (after my just debts be first paid) being the proceeds of the Sales of the land and personal property above directed to be sold, and all my outstanding debts when collected, after the above legacies be paid out, shall immediately be equally divided amongst my children to wit – ELIZABETH MCCORKLE, JOHN BRUMFIELD, CHARITY NEELY, JAMES BRUMFIELD, MARY MOPY, and JESSE BRUMFIELD and if either of my said children should die before my decease, then the share allowed to such child to be divided equally among - at the issue of such deceased child. ITEM, I do hereby name ordain and appoint my Son JESSE BRUMFIELD and my son in law THOMAS NEELY, my Executors of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and seal and thereby have acknowledged and published this as my last will and testament, this twenty sixth day of September on thousand eight hundred and fifteen. CHARLES BRUMFIELD {seal} Signed Sealed and published in presence of ROBERT CLENDININ JOHN FEEMSTER HUGH B. DAVISON Recorded Will Book "G" Page 203, 204, 205 Minute Book Page 165 Case No. 10 File No. 400 (source: CAROLYN BRUMFIELD HENDERSON, 1999, via Judy Payne email, July 2004) Page 3 of 24 ** PAGE BREAK ** Will, SC, York, Charles Brumfield 1815 Appraisement bill of the estate of CHARLES BRUMFIELD deceased returned on oath May 31st 1826 BENJAMIN CHAMBERS, OYD Recorded book J Pages 59 and 60 Page 4 of 24 ** PAGE BREAK ** Will, SC, York, Charles Brumfield 1815 A list of the goods and chattels of CHARLES BRUMFIELD deceased appraised by us May 2nd 1826 [INVENTORY LIST] A list of negroes MOSES HENRY ZILLA MARY and her two children PEGGA Notes on THOMAS WILLIAMS principal JOHN HENDERSON THOMAS ROACH THOMAS CLARK JAMES BRIAN JOHN BERRY WILLIAM WALLACE {his x mark} Page 5 of 24 ** PAGE BREAK ** Will, SC, York, Charles Brumfield 1815 The sale bill of CHARLES BRUMFIELD deceased May 31st 1826 recorded book J Pages 61 and 62 Page 6 of 24 ** PAGE BREAK ** Will, SC, York, Charles Brumfield 1815 A list of the properties sold at CHARLES BRUMFIELD sale deceased May 18th 182 WILLIAM S. BARNETT JOHN BERRY JR. JOHN BERRY JOSEPH BOGGS AARON BRIAN JAMES BRIAN SR. JAMES BRIAN E. BRIMFIELD C. W. BRUMFIELD J. BRUMFIELD JESSE BRUMFIELD AARON BRYAN ISAAC CAMPBELL WALTER CARSON WILLIAM FUEL SAMUEL HEMPHILL WILLIAM HENRY CHARLES M. HART DAVID JACKSON DR. JENNINGS NATHAN KIMBREL DUNCAN MCCALLUM J. W. MCNEIL W. R. HILL HENRY RHODES JAMES ROBESON A. S. BERRY JAMES SIMERAL P. S. THOMASON JAMES TOMLINSON JOHN WALLACE SR. JOHN WALLACE JR. WILLIAM WALLACE DAVID WATSON JAMES WOOD Page 7 of 24 ** PAGE BREAK ** Will, SC, York, Charles Brumfield 1815 CAROLINE BRUMFIELD to ROBERT MARTIN Deed of assignment and power of attorney To be recorded fee $0.50 Recorded book Q page 260 Page 8 of 24 ** PAGE BREAK ** Will, SC, York, Charles Brumfield 1815 Received August 18th 1829 of JESSE BRUMFIELD executor of last will and testament of CHARLES BRUMFIELD deceased three hundred and six dollars and forty one cents as part or perhaps and full of a legacy bequeathed by said deceased last will and testament to CAROLINA BRIMFIELD said Legacy left subject to Future investigation if not correct. JAMES WOODLAW Attest BENJAMIN CHAMBERS Page 9 of 24 ** PAGE BREAK ** Will, SC, York, Charles Brumfield 1815 State of Louisiana Washington Parish This indenture made and entered into this day between CAROLINE BRUMFIELD of the state Parish aforesaid of the one part and ROBERT MARTIN of the county of Rockingham and state of North Carolina of the other part Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of $650 to me in and paid the receipt where of his hereby acknowledge I just said CAROLINE BRUMFIELD do hereby make over and convey to the said MARTIN his heirs and assigns all my right title and interest in and to a certain Legacy devised to me by my paternal grandfather CHARLES BRUMFIELD deceased which said Legacy is supposed to be in the hands of my UNCLE, Mr. JESSE BRUMFIELD one of the executors of the said CHARLES BRUMFIELD, deceased, formerly of York District South Carolina. Now for and in consideration of the promises aforesaid and for divers other good causes and considerations, me hereunto moving, I said CAROLINE BRUMFIELD being of lawful age do hereby make, ordain, and constitute said ROBERT MARTIN my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to ask for and receive, and if need be two sue for and recover, the Legacy aforesaid together with the interest that has or that may hereafter accrue thereon and for me and in my name to print receipt, acquittance, or other discharges for the same as I myself could or might do or I personally present and I said CAROLINE BRUMFIELD do for myself, my heirs or assigns hereby sanction and ratify all the legal acts and doings of my attorney concerning or appertaining to the premises aforesaid. In witness whereof I have hereunto to set my hand and affixed my seal this 10th day of February 8th 1829. CAROLINE BRUMFIELD Witness R. J. WARREN WILLIAM ROBERTS Page 10 of 24 ** PAGE BREAK ** Will, SC, York, Charles Brumfield 1815 I THOMAS C. WARNER Parish judge of the Parish of Washington in the state of Louisiana do hereby certify the foregoing instrument of writing was duly executed in my presence. In testimony whereof I have hereunto to set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Parish this 10th day of February ad 1829. THOMAS G. WARNER Taurus Judge Parish judge Page 11 of 24 ** PAGE BREAK ** Will, SC, York, Charles Brumfield 1815 JESSE BRUMFIELD executor of the estate of CHARLES BRUMFIELD, deceased, settlement. HENRY CARROLL BENJAMIN CHAMBERS SAMUEL CHAMBERS ROBERT CLENDENIN THOMAS CLERK WILLIAM HASKELL JOHN HENDERSON DAVID JACKSON JAMES JEFFERS DUNCAN MCCALLUM M. A. MOORE LEMUEL THOMASON CHRISTOPHER TURNER JAMES WALLACE DR. WILLIAM MOORE WILLIAM WRIGHT Sworn to before me January 7th 1828 BENJAMIN CHAMBERS, OYD Page 12 of 24 ** PAGE BREAK ** Will, SC, York, Charles Brumfield 1815 JESSE BRUMFIELD executor of CHARLES BRUMFIELD deceased last will and testament settlement JAMES BAGENS JAMES BERRY CAROLINE BRUMFIELD THOMAS CLERK JONATHAN HENDERSON THOMAS B. HOOVER THOMAS ROACH THOMAS WILLIAMS Sworn to before me February 15th 1830 BENJAMIN CHAMBERS, OYD Page 13 of 24 ** PAGE BREAK ** Will, SC, York, Charles Brumfield 1815 State of South Carolina York District By BENJAMIN CHAMBERS, ordinary of said District These are to authorize and Empower you or any three or four of you whose names here are under written to repair to all such hurts and places within this state as you show be directed onto by JESSE BRUMFIELD executor of the goods and chattels rights and credits of CHARLES BRUMFIELD late of the said District deceased wheresoever any of the said goods and chattels are or do remain within the said parts and places and which shall be shown to you by the said JESSE BRUMFIELD and there view and appraise all and every the said goods and chattels being first duly sworn on the holy evangelists of almighty God to make a true and perfect inventory and appraisement thereof and to cause the same to be returned under your hands or any three or four of you unto the said JESSE BRUMFIELD on or before the 20th day of June next. Witness BENJAMIN CHAMBERS Esquire ordinary of the said District 220 ninth day of April in the year of Our Lord 1826 and in the 15th year of American independence 50th year of American independence. TO MESSRS. JAMES BRYANT [BRIAN] Sr., JAMES BRYANT [BRIAN] Jr., JOHN BARRY, WILLIAM WALLACE, JAMES D. BERRY BENJAMIN CHAMBERS, OYD Memorandum that on the second day of May in the year of Our Lord 1826 personally appeared before me J. M. ROSS one of the justices of the Quorum for York District JAMES BRYANT Sr., JOHN BARRY and WILLIAM WALLACE being three of the appraisers appointed to appraise the goods and chattels of CHARLES BRUMFIELD late of the said District deceased who being duly sworn made of that they would make a just and true appraisement of all and singular the goods and chattels of CHARLES BRUMFIELD deceased as shall be produced by JESSE BRUMFIELD of the estate of the said deceased and that they would return the same under their hand unto the said JESSE BRUMFIELD on or before the 20th day of June next. Sworn the day and year above written before me J. M. ROSS Page 14 of 24 ** PAGE BREAK ** Will, SC, York, Charles Brumfield 1815 South Carolina York District by Benjamin Chambers Esquire ordinary of the District 4 said. To All To whom these presents shall come, greeting. Know ye, that on the 24th day of April in the year of Our Lord 1826 the last will and testament of Charles Brumfield late of this District, deceased, was proved in open court and approved and allowed before and by the said court, and the administration of all and singular the goods and chattels rights and credits of the said deceased within the state, was there upon granted, and committed by the said Court, unto Jesse Brumfield named executor of in the sad will he being first duly sworn, well and Faithfully to administer, and make a full and perfect inventory of all in singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits, and to exhibit the same inventory into the office of the clerk of the court of ordinary of force head, in order to be recorded, on or before the 25th day of July next, and to render a true and just account, calculation and Reckoning thereof, when they're into required. Witness Benjamin Chambers Esquire ordinary of the said District, the 29th day of April in the year of Our Lord 1826 and in the 50th year of American independence. Benjamin Chambers, a yd Page 15 of 24 ** PAGE BREAK ** Will, SC, York, Charles Brumfield 1815 Mr. JESSE BRUMFIELD near Ebenezer Academy York District, South Carolina Page 16 of 24 ** PAGE BREAK ** Will, SC, York, Charles Brumfield 1815 Wentworth 14th of August 1829 Dear Sir: I received your letter of 7th July in due time and it not being convenient for me to go on myself at this time and wanting the money I have sent my friend Mr. JAMES WARDLOW. I sent both the power of attorney and a receipt in full for Caroline's Legacy which Mr. WARDLOW will hand you on the payment of the money being in hopes from your letter that you would be able to pay your BROTHER JOHN's Legacy also. I have send a receipt for him likewise and left a blank to say “in part” or “in full” as you will, I hope, pay a part of it if you cannot pay the whole as the money would be an object to me at this time. Calculating interest up to the 10th instant on the balance of CAROLINE's Legacy will make the whole & c. $728 which I have receipted you for you will there for hand Mr. WARDLOW the receipt I gave you when you pay him the balance you will please make out a statement of the amount your brothers claim and send me and if you have not collected it all, state when you think it will be done so that I may know when to call on you. Give my respects to your lady and family and believe me to be respectful of your friend. ROBERT MARTIN Page 17 of 24 ** PAGE BREAK ** Will, SC, York, Charles Brumfield 1815 State of South Carolina York District By BENJAMIN CHAMBERS Esquire, ordinary for the District of aforesaid. WHEREAS JESSE BRUMFIELD executor of the goods and chattels of CHARLES BRUMFIELD late of York District deceased, have petitions Accord for Liberty to sell the personal property of said estate, and it appearing proper, upon do investigation, to Grant the prayer of the said petition. THESE are there for to permit and empower the said JESSE BRUMFIELD to expose to sale at public outcry at the deceased slate residence agreeable to his will all the estate real and personal on such credit of as the executor shall find agreeable to the will on the 18th day of May next, the property of the said estate which may have come into your hands, to the highest bidder, on a credit of _____ months for all sums above $2, taking bond with sufficient security for $2, and also comes under cash on delivery, 15 days previous notice to be given by public advertisement, and a return of the proceedings of the said sale to be by you made to the ordinaries office aforesaid, within the time prescribed by law. Given under my hand and seal, this 29th day of April Anno Domini, 1826 and in of American independence the 50th year. BENJAMIN CHAMBERS, OYD Page 18 of 24 ** PAGE BREAK ** Will, SC, York, Charles Brumfield 1815 Received this 4th day of April 1829 of Mr. JESSE BRUMFIELD, executor of the estate of CHARLES BRUMFIELD, deceased, $365 in part of a legacy devised by said deceased to his granddaughter CAROLINE BRUMFIELD received by me as her attorney in fact. Given under my hand this day above written. ROBERT MARTIN attorney for CAROLINE BRUMFIELD Page 19 of 24 ** PAGE BREAK ** Will, SC, York, Charles Brumfield 1815 CHARLES BRUMFIELD Brumfield deceased last will and testament 203 In the name of God Amen. I CHARLES BRUMFIELD of the state of South Carolina and District of York to make & ordain this my last will and testament and do hereby dispose of all my worldly goods and real estate as follows. FIRST I will and bequeath to my beloved wife ELIZABETH BRUMFIELD all that tract or parcel of land were on I now live lying and being on Fishing Creek in the state and district aforesaid with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise incident or appertaining; also a negro man slave named ROARY and negro slave named TOM a negro woman slave named HANNAH and a negro woman slave named SUE which said negro slaves belonged to her before our intermarriage. Also my two mares named old Bet, young Bet and young Bet’s two Colts. Also all the cattle which I have and keep on the said Plantation whereon I reside. Also all the hogs which I have and keep on the said Plantation where on I reside. Also ten head of sheep being her choice out of my stock, also all my household and kitchen Furniture of every description except two beds and their Furniture. Also all my farming utensils of every description to have and to hold the said lands, Negroes, horses, cattle hogs, sheep, furniture and all things to her devised bequeathed to my said wife ELIZABETH BRUMFIELD and her heirs forever. ITEM it is my will and desire that a tract Plantation or parcel of land lying and being in the state and District aforesaid On Fishing Creek adjoining the lands whereon I now reside and JAMES BRIANT’s [JAMES BRYAN] land and GEORGE DAVIS’ land being the tract of land which I lately purchased from WILLIAM MARTIN and containing 330 Acres be the same more or less be sold at Public sale to see highest bidder by my executors hereafter to be named. And I do hereby authorize my said executors to execute lawful titles and fees simple of the said land to the of the said lands to the purchaser and the sale of which lands I do authorized my said executors to give such reasonable credit as they say in their discretion may think proper for the advantage of the said sale. 304 ITEM it is my will and desire that my executors shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder all my stock of horses, cattle, hogs, sheep and all my Negroes and all and every other article of my personal property which I have not above specifically bequeathed and disposed of and on such reasonable credit as my executor shall and their discretion think fit and proper. ITEM I will and bequeath to my son JAMES BRUMFIELD of the state of Georgia $400 to be paid to him by my executor orders has soon after my deceased as that sum of money can be collected out of the proceeds of the sales of lands, negro and other property above described directed to be sold and from my outstanding debts. ITEM I will and bequeath to my granddaughter, the daughter of my late son ISAAC BRUMFIELD, deceased, the Christian name of which said child I understand to be CAROLINE [BRUMFIELD] but to her by whatever name I will and bequeath that my executors pay the sum of $600 when she shall arrive at the age of 21 years or shall marry and it is my will and desire that my said executor orders do keep the said some $600 at interest for use until time above-mentioned provided and never the Page 20 of 24 ** PAGE BREAK ** Will, SC, York, Charles Brumfield 1815 less that if my said granddaughter should die before she arrived at the age of 21 years or is married then it is my will and desire that my executor is to equally divide the shed sum of money bequest to her amongst all those of my children who shall be living at the time of her death, and the heirs of those who shall have deceased before her such airs amongst them taking such are as their parents would have taken if living. ITEM it is my will and desire that all the rest and residue of my estate after my just debts be first paid be being the proceeds of the sale of land and personal property above directed to be sold and all my outstanding debts when collected after the above legacies be paid out shall immediately be equally divided amongst my children to quit ELIZABETH [BRUMFIELD] MCCORKLE, JOHN BRUMFIELD, CHARITY [BRUMFIELD] NEELY, JAMES BRUMFIELD, MARY [BRUMFIELD] MASSEY, and JESSE BRUMFIELD and if any of my so children should die before my disease than the share allowed to such child to be divided equally among the issue of such said deceased child. ITEM I do hereby name ordained and appoint my son JESSE BRUMFIELD and my son-in-law THOMAS NEELY my executors of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto said my hand and seal and thereby have acknowledged and published this as my last will and testament the 26th day of September 1815. CHARLES BRUMFIELD {seal} Signed Sealed published in presence of ROBERT CLENDININ JOHN FEEMSTER HUGH B. DAVIDSON Page 21 of 24 ** PAGE BREAK ** Will, SC, York, Charles Brumfield 1815 South Carolina York District By BENJAMIN CHAMBERS Esquire ordinary of the district for said To All To whom these presents shall come, greeting. KNOW YE THAT on the 24th day of April in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and 26 the last will and testament of CHARLES BRUMFIELD late of this district deceased was proved in open court and approved and allowed of before and by the said court and the administration of all and singular the goods and chattels rights and credits of the said deceased within this state was here upon granted and committed by the said court on to JESSE BRUMFIELD, named executor, in the said will he being first duly sworn, will and faithfully to administer and make a full and perfect inventory of all and singular the said goods and chattels rights and credits and to exhibit the inventory into the office of the clerk of court of ordinary aforesaid in order to be recorded on or before the 25th day of July next and to render a true and just account calculation and reckoning thereof when thereunto required. Witness BENJAMIN CHAMBERS Esquire 206 Ordinary of the district aforesaid the 29th day of April in the year of Our Lord 1826 and in the 50th year of American independence. BENJAMIN CHAMBERS, OYD Warrant of appraisement State of South Carolina York District By BENJAMIN CHAMBERS ordinary at said District These are to authorize and Empower you or any three or four of you whose names are here under written to repair to all such parts and places within this state as you shall be directed onto by JESSE BRUMFIELD executor of the goods and chattels rights and credits of CHARLES BRUMFIELD late of the said District deceased where wheresoever any of the said goods and chattels are or do remain within the said parts and places and XXX shall be shown on to you by the said JESSE BRUMFIELD and their view and appraise all and every the said goods and chattels being first duly sworn on the holy evangelist of almighty God to make a true and perfect inventory and appraisement thereof and to cause the same to be returned under your hand or any three or four if you unto the said JESSIE BRUMFIELD on or before the 20th day of June next. Page 22 of 24 ** PAGE BREAK ** Will, SC, York, Charles Brumfield 1815 Witness BENJAMIN CHAMBERS Esquire ordinary of the said District the 20th day of April in the year of Our Lord 1826 and in the 50th year of American independence. Two Misters JAMES BRIANT [BRIAN] Sr., JAMES BRIANT [BRIAN] Jr., JOHN BERRY, WILLIAM WALLACE, and JAMES D. BERRY. BENJAMIN CHAMBERS, OYD Page 23 of 24 ** PAGE BREAK ** Will, SC, York, Charles Brumfield 1815 ###### # # ##### ####### # # ##### ####### # # # # ## ## # # # ## # # # # # ## ## # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ###### # # # # #### ##### # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## ### # # # # # # ###### # # ##### ####### # # ### ##### ####### # # Transcribed from original documents by Brent R. Brian & Martha M. Brian. This document and others can be found on our website: BMGEN We claim COPYLEFT on the documents that we publish that are our original work. COPYLEFT “rules” can be reviewed on the web site: GNU Free Documentation License In short, use what you like. But if you use our stuff, mention us as the source. Brent R. Brian Martha M. Brian BrianMitchellGenealogy@gmail.com Page 24 of 24 ** PAGE BREAK **