John Prior Stotesbury's 1788 marriage to Margaret McCreath in Hyde Co., NC is the first appearance of his name in this area. Just when he migrated from County Kilkenny, Ireland is unknown. It is also known if he and his family were connected in any way to the John Stuchbury / Stuckbury who had lived in the Beaufort / Hyde County area from the 1720s to the 1760s.

[25] folio 44 - Feb. Term 1790 : Hyde County in the State of North Carolina: this may certify to all Christian people whom it may Concern that on the tenth day of December in the Year 1788 I celebrated the rite of Matrimony according to the established protesdant (sic) mode or Church of Greate Britrain & the Laws of North Carolina Between JOHN STOKESBERRY & MARGARET McCRAITH both of the antient Kingdom of Ireland in presents of the audience. Witness my hand Benjn. Russell. Witnesses: William Rhodes, John Russell, James Rhodes.

[52] folio 51 - Feb. Term 1791 : A deed from Benjamin Rogers to JOHN B. (P.) STOKSBERRY for 100 acres of land was proved in Court by the oath of Wm. Satterthwat (Satterthewaite) and Evidence thereto; Let it be Registered.

[86] - May Term 1792 : A bill of Sale from Abram Wilkinson to JNO. PRYON STOKSBERRY was proved by the oath of Wm. Satterthwait and Evidence thereto &c. &c. &c. &c.

[100] - Nov. Term 1792 : A deed James Wilkinson to J. P. STOCKSBERRY was proved by the oath of Wm. Satterthwait and Evidence thereto Let be Registered.

[131]-139 - Aug. Term 1793 : A deed James Wilkinson & Frederick Wilkinson to Richard Jordan for 100 acres of Land was proved by the oath of JOHN PRYN STOTSBERY and Evidence thereto.

[133]-140 - Nov. Term 1793 On motion the Court granted and order for Mr. JOHN P. STOTESBERREY to keep a Publick Ferrey from the Loghouse Landing to James Wilkinsons marsh to the Publick Road Who entered into bond of five hundred pounds with Stephen Smith & Daniel Latham his securitys for the faithful Performance of keeping said ferrey the afsd. Ferrey is rated as follows: single man Eight pence, man & horse one Shilling, Carriage of any kind two shillings, ordered to be recorded.

[141]-144 - Feb. Term 1794 : A Deed from William Hollowell to J.P. STOTESBERY for 100 acres of land was proved by the oath of acknowledged by the said Hollowell in person; let be Regd.

[149]-148 - May Term 1794 : State vs. Shadrick Cox: Jury: JOHN P. STOTESBERY.

[150] - May Term 1794 : Thompson & Richardson vs Brattle & Hovey: Jurors: JOHN P. STOTESBERY.

The Heirs of William Spencer vs. Henry Scott senior: Case. Jurors: JOHN P. STOTESBERRY.

James Webster vs. Admr. of Henry Baily Decd: Jury: JOHN PRYER STOTESBERRY

[153]-150 - May Term 1794 : A Deed from David Vowell to Job Snell for 100 acres of land was proved by the oath of J. P. STOTESBERRY and Evidence thereto.

[154] - May Term 1794 :A Bill of Sale from David Vowell to his Children for sundry articles was proved by the oath of J. P. STOTES BERRY (sic) and Evidence thereto.

A Bill of Sale from David Vowell to JOHN P. STOTESBERRY for sundry articles was proved by the oath of AARON GURGANUS and Evidence thereto.

[155]-151 - May Term 1794 : A Bill of Sale from David Vowell to JOHN P. STOTESBERRY for 2 head of Cattle was proved by the oath of Frederick Wilkinson and Evidence thereto.

[170] - Nov. Term 1794 : A Deed of Gift from JOHN P. STOTESBERRY to his son JOHN AARON STOTESBERRY for Land & sundry articles was acknowledged by sd. STOTESBERRY in person.

[179]-163 - Feb. Term 1795 : A Deed from Lovit Gurganus to JOHN P. STOTESBERRY for 4 acres of Land was proved by the oath of Wm. Satterthwait and Evidence thereto.

[203]-175 - Nov. Term 1795 : A Bill of Sale from William Hollowell to JOHN P. STOTESBERRY for sundry articles was proved by the oath of William Satterthwait and Evidence thereto.

[206] Nov. Term 1795 Thomas Bowen vs. Seth Hovey, Esqr: Jury: JOHN P. STOTESBERRY.

[210] - Nov. Term 1795 : Jurors to Febry Term 1796: JOHN P. STOTESBERY

[214] - Feb. Term 1796 : William Rhoades vs. William Dakin: Case. Jury: JOHN P. STOTESBERY.

[222] - May Term 1796 : A Deed from William Bilberry to JOHN P. STOTESBERY for 100? Acres of Land was proven by the oath of Germain Bernard and Evidence thereto.

On motion Edward McSwain be appointed adm. On the Estate of John Phillops Deceased Who entered into a bond of two hundred pound with JOHN P. STOTESBERY & George Devenport his securitys the administrator qualified & returned and Inventory & the Court order that the adm. Sell the personal estate of said Decd.

[223]-185 - May Term 1796 : A Deed from John Smith to JOHN P. STOTESBERY for 3 Acres of Land was proven by the oath of Ephriam Elsbee and Evidence thereto; Let be registered.

[224] - May Term 1796 : A Bill of Sale from JOHN P. STOTESBERY to JOHN ARON STOTESBERRY for a negro man Peter was ackd. by said J. P. STOTESBERRY in person; Let it be registered.

[240] - Nov. Term 1796 : Nathan Selby vs. Stephen Cutreal: Jurors: JOHN P. STOTESBERY.

[241]-194 - Nov. Term 1796 : Ben Barney vs. Zadock Hollowell: Jury: JOHN P. STOTESBERRY.

[251]-199 - Feb. Term 1797 : JOHN P. STOTESBERY vs. The adm. of Abram Wilkinson, Deceased: Case. Same Jusy as in above Cause Sworn find for Plff. And assess his Damge (sic) to 25 pounds, 7 Shillings and 9 pence & Cost.

[257]-202 - Feb. Term 1797 : A Deed from Joseph Leach to Jobe Snell for a peace of land was proved by the oath of J. P. STOTESBERY and evidence thereto.

[288] - May Term 1797 : On Motion Epharim (sic) Elsbre Come into Court and surrendered up JOHN R. (P.) STOTESBERY Being spical Bail for his appearance to this Court ordered to be recorded.

[292] - May Term 1797 : A Bill of Sale from J. P. STOTESBERRY to William Hollowell for a negro boy James was acknowledged in open Court by said J. P. STOTESBERY (sic) in person; Let it be registered.

[292]-13 - May Term 1797 : A Deed from William Satterthwait to John Davis for 75 acres of land was proved by the oath of J. P. STOTESBERY and evidence thereto; Let it be regd.

[322] - Nov. Term 1797 : A Deed from J. P. STOTESBERY to William Rhoads for 13 acres of Land was Proved by the oath of William Satterthwait and evidence thereto; Let be registered.

Source: Hyde County, North Carolina, County Court Minutes, Book V (1789-1797), Weynette Parks Haun, 243 Argonne Drive, Durham, North Carolina 27704

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