ABSLMJDN.txt Transcription (with some "legalese" edited out) of the following records are true to the original copies sent by the courthouses. LSS. Bedford Co. VA Deed Book E-5, page 212 This Indenture made the Sixth Day of November in the Year of our lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy-three Between George Walton of the County of Prince Edward and Absalom Jordan of the County of Bedford . . . Witnesseth that the Said George Walton . . . for . . . the Just . . . Sum of Twenty-five pounds Current Money of Virginia . . . doth . . .sell . . .to . . .Absalom Jor- dan, his heirs and assigns forever One Certain Tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in the County of Bedford on both sides of Stony fork of Goose Creek Containing two Hundred Acres more or less Begining (sic) at a corner Hickory of North Seventy One Degrees East two Hundred and thirty-two poles to Pointers North Twenty Degrees West One Hundred and Twenty Six poles to a Red Oak Bush in Cornots line on him South Seventy One Degrees West Two hundred and Seventy four poles to a Red Oak in Patent line thence along the same South Thirty five Degrees East One Hundred and twenty nine poles to the first Station . . . TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the above sold Land and premises with all the appur- tenances . . . Signed, Seal (sic) and Delivered in presence of us: Geo. Walton Samuel Whitworth, Jonas Jordan, Will. Cowan, Robt Walton Jr. MEMORANDUM: That on the Day and year first within mentioned Land and premises with all the appurtenances was given and made by George Walton to Absalom Jordan in presents (sic) of the Subscrib- ing Witnesses--Samuel Whitworth, Jonas Jordan, Will. Cowan, Robert Walton Jr. Geo. Walton seal At a court held for Bedford County March 28th 1774. This Inden- ture and Memorandum . . . thereon Indorsed (sic) were (sic) ac- knowledged by George Walton . . . and ordered to be Recorded. [The following deed is proof Absalom is eldest son of Jonas Jordan.] Bedford Co. Deed Book I 9, page 228 THIS INDENTURE made this Twenty first day of September one thousand Seven hundred and ninety three between Absalom Jordan Heir at Law of Jonas Jordan deceased of Bedford County of the one part and Benjamin Jordan of said County of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Absalom Jordan Heir at Law of Jonas Jordan deceased agreeable to a Decree of Bedford court November one thousand seven hundred and ninety two and for and in con- sideration of the sum of ten pounds current money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said Benjamin Jordan . . . He doth hereby acknowledge and by these presents doth grant . . . in fee Simple unto Benjamin Jordan . . . a certain Tract--or parsell (sic) of Land containing Five hundred acres be the same more or less lying on Stony fork Creek on south branch of goose creek in Bedford County and bounded as followeth Beginning at a maple at the mouth of a branch on Stony fork thence a new Line South fifty-six and a half degrees West one hundred and ninety four poles to Mead and Meadors red Oak corner on the north side of the road at the Patent line, thence along the Patent line North forty degrees West fifty eight poles to a dead Hickory new pointers on a branch of Jumping Run, north seventy seven degrees East two hundred and fourteen poles to pointers on the Leland line on Stony Fork thence down the said Creek and Meanders to the Beginning. To have and to hold the said granted land and premises with all the appurtenances and benefits thereto belonging on or any ways appertaining, the said Absalom Jordan Heir at Law of Jonas Jordan deceased doth bind himself and his heirs . . . to defend the above granted land . . . unto the said Benjamin Jordan . . . in witness whereof the said Absalom Jordan Heir at Law of Jonas Jordan deceased hath hereunto set his hand and Seal on the day and Year above written. Signed Sealed & delivered in presence of us Absalom # Jordan Jason Meador, George Bandy Heir at Law of Jonas William Hancock Jordan, deceased At a court held for Bedford County the 23rd day of September 1793. This Indenture was proved by the Oath of Jason Meador, George Bandy and William Hancock, witnesses whose names are there- unto Subscribed & Ordered to be recorded. Teste Ja Steptoe CBC [Absalom's "mark" here looks more like a "#" than an "X".] Bedford Co. VA Deed Book K 11, pages 62-3. This Indenture made this 22nd day of April in the year of (sic) Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine Between James Sutherland and Sarah Sutherland his wife of the County of Bedford . . . and Absalom Jordan of the said county of Bedford and State of Virginia. . . Witnesseth that they, said James and Sarah Sutherland, for and in consideration of the Sum of one hundred and twenty Pounds (Specie) . . . doth sell . . . a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the said County of Bedford Situated on the Water courses both of Beaversdam and Boscanges containing three hundred acres bounded as followeth Beginning at a corner red oak of Thomas Wheeler's thence West along Nugents line to a corner Chestnut of Nugents and Heltons thence along Hel- tons line to a Chestnut oak in Bramblats line along north ten de- grees East twelve Poles to his and Bufords corner Hickory on a branch thence off South along a dividing line of Secoes Atkinson and Sutherlands to a corner black oak on Thomas Wheelers line thence along Wheelers line to the Begining (sic) Station. To have and hold use . . . and enjoy the land together with all the Priviledges and Appurtenances thereunto belonging unto Absalom Jordan . . . Signed, Sealed & Delivered In Presence of James Sutherland her Sarah X Sutherland mark Bedford County Will Book 6, Page 312. [Paragraphing added here for clarity.] In the name of God amen. I Absalom Jordan of the County of Bed- ford Do make this my last Will and testament whereby revoking all former Wills made by me. First my Will and desire is that all my just debts be fully paid and satisfied. Item: I lend my beloved wife Mary Ann Jordan all the residue of my estate both real and personal of every description During her life. And at her death I give and bequeath to my Son John Jordan all that track of land on which I now live also one feather Bed- and furniture to him and his heirs forever. Item: I give and bequeath to my son Vincent Jordan Fifty Dollars the Said Sum to be paid him by my Executor after the death of my Wife to him and his heirs forever. Item: having amply provided for my Daughter Rosanah Dickerson, Deceased, at the time fo her intermarriage with William Dickerson Item: I give and bequeath to my grand Son Hezekiah Dickerson, son of said Dec'd. Daughter Rosanah, the sum of Sixty Dollars in addition to what I have heretofore given and paid for him the said Sum to be paid him by my Executor after the death of my Wife. Item: I give and bequeath to my Daughter Amy Jordan one good Feather bed and furniture to be Delivered to her by my Executor whenever by her demanded to her and her heirs for ever. All the remainder of my personal Estate, at the death of my Wife I desire to be sold by my Executor in such credit as he in his discretion may judge most expedient for the Interest of my Es- tate. And the money arising from such sale after payment out to Vincent Jordan, the afore said sum of fifty Dollars and also to Hezekiah Dickerson the afore said sum of Sixty Dollars. And other Just and lawful claymers (sic), I desire may be equally divided between my following sons and Daughters to wit: Lucy Noble, William Jordan, Leroy Jordan, Jeremiah Jordan, Sashwell Jordan, Ony Jordan and John Jordan. The division to be made by my Executor without the expense of Commissioners being appointed by the court for that purpose. And lastly I do nominate and ap- point my son Leroy Jordan whole and sole Executor of this my last Will and testament as witness my hand and seal this 23rd of January one thousand eighteen hundred and twenty four. his Absalom X Jordan mark Signed, Sealed and Acknowledged In presence of Marbell N. Dent his William X Gates mark Collin W. Gates [At a court held for Bedford County the 22nd day of May, 1826 this will was proved and Leroy Jordan was appointed executor.] An Inventory and appraisement of the estate of Absalom Jordan Decd. as shown by Jeremiah Jordan, the administrator. Articles Value 5 Jugs & 2 Jars $ 3.00 1 lot pendent 2.30 11 Chairs 2.00 1 cupboard and contents 10.00 Large table and folding Do. 8.00 1 set of Andirons, Shovel and tongs .75 1 Shot Gun and pouch 2.00 4 Feather beds furniture and steads 60.00 1 Small cupboard and trunk 2.50 11 Bottles and case 2.00 1 side saddle and looking glass .50 1 Hilling hoes and 2 mattocks 3.00 9 plough hoes and 3 rods 5.00 2 Coulters 3 swingle trees and cleavers 2.00 2 hand saws and half the cross cut do. 2.00 3 wedges and 3 axes 1.50 1 pair steelyards spade & sharp shearers 1.00 1 Lot of Coopers tools 2.00 3 pots, skillet and brass kettle 5.00 1 pot oven and kettle 2.50 1 frying pan and coffee mill .75 2 cotton wheels .50 1 Lot of water vessels 1.00 1 cotton wheel and flax do. 5.00 2 Flat irons, tables and sifters .75 1 Loom and 2 Sleys 5.00 1 Hackle and barrel .50 14 Head of hogs 9.50 2 Barrels .50 1 cart ox yoke and lock chain 14.00 2 pair Gears and 1 pair hames 2.00 1 chesnut sorrel mare 30.00 1 sorrel do 25.00 1 Black horse 15.00 3 hogshead, cutting knife and box 2.00 1 ox and bull 6.00 1 pidid (piebald or spotted) no horn cow & yearling 8.00 3 yearling 10.00 2 cows, calves and bull 12.00 9 head sheep 7.00 ------ $271.75 Brought over 271.75 Negro man Simon 250.00 Negro woman Rose not worth anything Negro boy George 250.00 Negro boy Edmund 225.00 " Girl Harriet 150.00 " Boy Minnice 100.00 " Sucky and Child 300.00 " Woman Phillis not worth anything 2 bee stands 1.50 1 sythe and cradle .50 --------- Amount $1548.75 April 30th 1831 Agreeable to an order of the County Court of Bed- ford we have this day made the forgoing appraisement of the es- tate of Absalom Jordan Dec'd. Given under our hands this 12th day of May 1831. Jeremiah Jordan, administrator Frances Bourd William Mead Appraisers James McClain In compliance with an order of Bedford December Court 1837 we the undersigned appraisors (sic) being first sworn have proceeded to Inventory and appraise the estate of Absalom Jordan, deceased left in the possession of his widow at his death. Given under our hand the 21st day of December 1837. 2 Singletreces and 3 cleavers .75 2 Coulters and stocks .50 2 shovel ploughs & stocks .50 4 plough shoes .75 1 jointer, 2 coopers adz & 1 croze .50 4 old bells, 50 c. 3 Iron wedges 50 cents 1.00 1 foot adz, handsaw & fret and saw set 1.00 1 drawing knife, chisel, augor & compass .50 1 pr sheep shears, shoe hammer & pinchers & hand vice .50 1 flax Sickle 1.00 1 lot old Chanes (sic), spade & plow rod .75 1/2 of a cross cut saw 1.00 and pr steelyards 1.75 2.75 1 hand & 2 pole axes 1.75 1 pr hawes & 2 mattocks .75 1 pr saddle bags .25 1 scythe & cradle .25 6 hilling hoes 1.00 1 big pot & hooks 1.25 3 small pots, hooks, skimmers & fork 2.50 1 oven & lid 75 cents and skillet & lid 38 cents 1.13 1 tea kettle & Tribbett .75 1 brass kettle 2.00 2.00 1 frying pan .25 2 pr plowgear 1.00 1 side ?resser bather 1.50 2 empty barrels .38 ------- $ 25.26 1 Womans saddle .13 1 ox cart 4.50 crop of corn 50.00 4 oat stacks 20.00 1 old wheat jar 25 cents one cutting knife & box 1.25 1.50 5 blade stacks 15.00 1 top stack & shucks 1.50 2 calves 2.00 one no horned cow 5.00 7.00 1 sided horned cow 9.00 one yearling 3.00 12.00 1 small bull 4.50 5 shoats 6.25 one sow 3.55 9.75 1 sorrel mare 25.00 1 do do 1.00 4 sheep 5.00 4 jugs 1.50 one case & bottles 1.00 2.50 6 bottles 7 Decanters & 1 funnel .75 5 pewter baisons (sic) 21 Dishes & 3 plates 2.00 1 butter pot 38 cents one large trunk 1.00 1.38 1 linen wheel 2.00 one Do do 1.00 and cotton do 1.00 4.00 1 feather bed & furniture stead & cord 9.00 1 do do do 10.00 2 sheats (sic) and 5 bed covers 5.25 1 small cupboard 1.75 1 bed & furniture stead & cord 12.00 1 do do do 9.00 1 Dressing table 1.00 1 pine do .50 ------- $241.27 1 cupboard 4.50, one folding table 4.00 8.50 1 tin box 25 cents 5 sleighs 2.00 2.25 1 shot gun, bag & horn 1.50 10 chears (sic) 2.50 one loom & harness 3.50 6.00 one crop tobacco 11.75 1 bag & flax seed 1.87 2 piggins & churn .25 1 negro man Simon about 52 years old 300.00 1 negro boy Edmund " 17 " " 550.00 1 negro boy George " 18 " " 550.00 1 negro girl Harriet " 13 " " 400.00 1 negro boy Minniss " 10 " " 325.00 1 negro girl Percilla " 8 " " 250.00 1 negro woman Sucky " 38 " " 225.00 1 negro woman Roze " 80 " " 00.00 -------- $ 2873.39 Thomas Kasey Christopher Cundiff Appraisers S. P. R. Moorman Jeremiah Jordan, Admr. At a Court held for Bedford County the 23rd day of April 1838 This Inventory and appraisement of the estate of Absalom Jor- dan deceased, was produced in Court and ordered to be recorded. The estate of Absalom Jordan deceased. In account with Jeremiah Jordan, admr. Dr 1836 Jany To paid Cundiff & Moorman shop a/c No. 1 12.66 1838 " paid Cundiff & Patterson " 2 9.43 Mar 30 " paid Henry Soyd pr a/c 3 3.75 1837 Dec 4 " paid Board & McCales pr a/c 4 2.50 " paid Sheriff tax & clerks tickets 5 1.06 1840 Oct " paid Toles & Fletcher 6 2.50 " paid Clerk of Superior Court 7 .88 " paid Clerk of County Court 2 tickets 8 2.62 " paid John A. Wharton cow 9 2.25 " paid C. W. Yates 10 3.18 " paid James B. Risque attorney 11 30.50 " paid C. Dalaney " 12 25.00 " paid Doct. Pendleton 13 18.00 " paid Thomas Kasey auctioneer & praiser14 2.00 " paid Henry Soyd for coffin 15 4.00 " paid C. Cundiff & Saml. Moorman apprs 2.00 " 1 lot bed clothes bot (sic) at sale for negresses 6 pieces 3.60 " this sum paid Doctors bill 16 3.25 " paid clerk of Bedford 17 1.50 " paid this sum to pay Hezekiah Dickinson as pr will 60.00 " this sum to pay Vincent Jordan 50.00 " this sum for services, commission ect. per agreement 250.00 ---------- $ 490.68 Cr By amt of sale of property 360.81 " Wilson Meador's bond & int to 1st Jany 1841 for hire 50.40 " John Jordan's " " " " " 56.00 " Joseph K. Wrights' bond no int " 50.00 " Alexander Kaseys " " " " " 25.00 " Samuel P. R. Moorman's bond 15.00 " Alexander Kasey's bond & Int 51.92 " Christopher Cundiff's bond & Int 63.60 " Isaac Cundiff bond & Int 62.70 " Joseph K. Wrights' bond & Int 68.90 " E. H. & Wm. B. Preston's bond 140.00 " Wm. Hexe's bond 60.00 " C. Cundiff & Co.s bond 70.00 " Joseph Wrights' " 10.00 " this sum rec'd of James Spreadlin for pork 6.60 " this sum rec'd for tobacco 9.00 ---------- $1,099.90 490.68 ---------- Net Balance in hand of Adm $ 609.25 1/7 $609.25 Each legatee interest negros excepted 87.03 valuation of negroes 1/7 #3300.00 471.43 ----------- amt due each legatee interested $ 558.46 Division of the negroes belonging to the estate of Absalom Jordan deceased by consent of the parties interested. Joel Wright assignee of Leroy Jordan, one negro boy George valued at $ 600.00 To pay the adm 41.54 -------- Each Legatee's portion of estate 558.46 Sashwell Jordan one negro boy Edmund valued at 600.00 To pay the adm 41.54 -------- Each legatee portion of estate 558.46 John Jordan one negro man Simon valued at 400.00 To receive from adm 158.46 -------- Each legatees portion of estate 558.46 William Jordan one negro woman Sucky valued at 300.00 To receive from adm 258.46 -------- Each legatees portion of estate 558.46 Owney Jordan one negro girl Percella valued at 400.00 To receive from estate 158.46 -------- Each legatees portion of estate 558.46 Jeremiah Jordan two interests say self and Nobles 2 negroes Mennis and Harriet valued at $1000.00 To retain in hand at two legatees 116.92 -------- To (sic) legatees interests in estate $1116.92 We the undersigned do hereby acknowledge the within settlement and division to be done by our consent and that we have received the full amount due us from the estate of Absalom Jordan, deceased, from Jeremiah Jordan his administrator--as witness our hand and seals this 2nd January 1841. Teste Joel Wright seal Thomas Kasey Sashwell X Jordan " Edm'd McGeorge Owney X Jordan " Vincent X Jordan " Wm. Jordan " John X Jordan " Joseph Noble atty " in fact for Joshua Noble At a court held for Bedford County the 25th day of October 1841. This account current of the estate of Absalom Jordan deceased with his administrator and division of said estate amongst the legatees, was produced in court and ordered to lie till the next court for exceptions. And at a court held for said county the 23rd day of November 1841 no exceptions having been taken to said account and division the same now orderd to be recorded. Teste Ro. C. Mitchell CBC