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Descendants of Henry Taunton I

Generation No. 2

2. HENRY² TAUNTON II (HENRY¹) was born Bet. 1730 - 1740 in Edgecombe Co., NC?, and died Aft. 1830 in Washington Co.?, GA.

Notes for HENRY TAUNTON II:
From Edgecombe County, North Carolina, Deeds, 1759-1768, page 33:
      Deed Book 1, page 358 (269). Robert Wright of Edgecombe Co. to John Forehand of same. 12 April 1762. Ł15, 200 acres on the south side of Town Creek. Witnesses: HENRY TANTON, Owen Cravey. June Court 1762. Jas. Hall, DCC.
      Deed Book 1, page 359 (270). Robert Wright of Edgecombe Co. to John Forehand of same. 12 April 1762. Ł1.2.6 Virginia money, 21 acres on the south side of Town Creek. Witnesses: HENRY TANTON, Owen Cravey. June Court 1762. Jas. Hall, DCC.
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From Edgecombe County, North Carolina, Deeds, 1759-1768, page 35:
      Deed Book 1, page 388 (310). Robert Wright of Edgcomb Co. to David Scarbough of same. 17 April 1762. Ł10 proclamation money, 100 acres on Town Creek. Witnesses: HENRY TANTON, Owen Cravey. June Court 1762. Jas. Hall, DCC.
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From Edgecombe County, North Carolina, Deeds, 1759-1768, page 38:
      Deed Book 1, page 415 (349). Robert Wright of Edgcomb Co. to William Haynes of same. 17 April 1762. Ł20 Virginia money, 300 acres on Town Creek, joining the mouth of Magazen Branch. Witnesses: HENRY TANTON, Owen Cravey. June Court 1762. Jas. Hall, DCC.
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From Edgecombe County, North Carolina, Deeds, 1759-1768, page 39:
      Deed Book 1, page 430 (369). William (X) Haynes of Edgcombe Co. to Owen Cravey of same. 27 Sept. 1762. Ł10 Virginia money, 150 acres on Town Creek, joining Hynes. Witnesses: HENRY TANTON, Hugh Cravey. September Court 1762. Jas. Hall, DCC.
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From Edgecombe County, North Carolina, Deeds, 1759-1768, page 52:
      Deed Book C, page 573 (36). Miles Scarburgh of Edgecombe Co. to William Scarborough of same. 25 April 1763. Ł20, 200 acres on the north side of Tyancoca Swamp, joining John Rawles. Witneses: Rachel Scarbrough, HENRY TANTON, Robert Wright. April Court 1763. Jas. Hall, CC.
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From Edgecombe County, North Carolina, Deeds, 1759-1768, page 93:
      Deed Book C, page 1045 (452). HENRY TANTON of Edgcombe Co. to Aquila Sugg of same. 4 April 1767. Ł42.1 proclamation money, 150 acres, joining Bever Dam Branch, Solo. Nettle, Henry Tanton, Blazes Branch, John Harrood, Town Creek. Witnesses: Wm. (X) Griffin, Wm. Bloodworth, ester Howell. July Court 1767. Jas. Hall, CC.
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From Edgecombe County, North Carolina, Deeds, 1768-1788, page 33:
      Deed Book D, page 349 (349). John (X) Harrod and his wife Sarah (X) of Edgcombe Co. to Mary Morrel of Hyde Co. 6 Oct. 1770. Ł50 proclamation money, 150 acres which was part of a grant to Solomon Nettle 26 Oct. 1754 who conveyed it to the said John Harrod, on the north side of Town Creek, joining Nettle, Solomo Nettle, HENRY TANTON, Cow Branch. Witnesses: Etheld Ruffin, James (X) Boazman, John (X) Harrod, Jr. May Court 1771. Jas. Hall, CC.
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Pitt County, North Carolina Deed Book G, page 430, 21 October 1782:
      To all to whom these Presents shall come, Greeting: Know ye that we, for and in consideration of the sum of Fifty Shillings for every hundred acres hereby granted, paid into our treasury by HENRY TANTON, have given and granted, and by these presents do give and grant unto the said HENRY TANTON a tract of land containing one hundred and fifty acres, lying and being in our county of Pitt on the south side of Tarr River and on north side of Williams Mill Creek, beginning at a pine on the creek side and runs north eleven pole into Hy__s line thence with his line south sixty degrees west fifty four poles to a white oak then with his other line north seventy degrees west one hundred and thirty poles to a pine then west forty pole to a black oak thence south two hundred pole to a black oak then east forty eight pole to a white oak by the side of the said creek and into Williams line, thence down the windings of the creek to the beginning as by the plat hereunto annexed doth appear; together with all woods, waters, mines, minerals, hereditaments and appurtenances, to the said land belonging or appertaining: To hold to the said HENRY TANTON, his heirs and assigns forever. Yielding and paying to us such sums of money yearly, or otherwise, as our General Assembly from time to time may direct. Provided always that the said HENRY TANTON shall cause this Grant to be registered in the Registrar's office of our said county of Pitt within twelve months from the date hereof. Otherwise the same shall be void and of no effect.
      In Testimony Whereof, we have caused our great seal to be hereunto affixed.
      Witness, Alex. Martin, Esquire, our Governor, Captain-General, and Commander-in-Chief, at Fairfield, the twenty first of October, in the eighth year of our Independence, and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty two.
      Registerd. Febry. 5, 1783.
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From Index and Abstracts of Deeds of Record of Pitt County, NC:
Grant Book G, page 150, 21 Oct. 1782
Grantee: HENRY TANTON. 150 acres. Chain bearer: John Williams, Jr.
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Pitt County, North Carolina Deed Book G, page 430, 13 October 1783:
      To all to whom these Presents shall come, Greeting: Know ye that we, for and in consideration of the sum of Fifty Shillings for every hundred acres hereby granted, paid into our treasury by John Williams, have given and granted, and by these presents do give and grant unto the said John Williams a tract of land containing one hundred acres, lying and being in our county of Pitt on the south side of Tarr River and on north side of Williams Mill Creek, beginning at a pine the Powers corner creek side then with his line north two hundred & ten pole to a pine then west one hundred pole to a pine then west one hundred pole to a black oak then north one hundred pole to a black oak bush Thomas Downs corner then with his line east one hundred and twenty eight pole to a pine HENRY TAUNTONs corner then with his line south two hundred and eighty pole to his corner then with his ____ line east forty eight pole to the creek then up the various courses of said creek to the beginning as by the plat hereunto annexed doth appear; together with all woods, waters, mines, minerals, hereditaments and appurtenances, to the said land belonging or appertaining: To hold to the said John Williams, his heirs and assigns forever. Yielding and paying to us such sums of money yearly, or otherwise, as our General Assembly from time to time may direct. Provided always that the said John Williams shall cause this Grant to be registered in the Registrar's office of our said county of Pitt within twelve months from the date hereof. Otherwise the same shall be void and of no effect.
      In Testimony Whereof, we have caused our great seal to be hereunto affixed.
      Witness, Alex. Martin, Esquire, our Governor, Captain-General, and Commander-in-Chief, at Hilsbro, the thirteenth of October, in the eighth year of our Independence, and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty three.
      Registered Aug. 11, 1784.
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From Edgecombe County, North Carolina, Deeds, 1778-1786, page 87:
      Deed Book 4, page 1026 (269). Mary (X) Morrell of Edgecomb Co. to John Barrow. 3 March 1784. Ł60, 150 acres which was part of a grant to Solomon Nettle 26 Oct. 1754 who conveyed it to the said John Harrod, on the north side of Town Creek, joining Solomon Nettle, a branch near HENRY TANTON, Cow Branch. Witnesses: Simon Harrel, Beththena (X) Runnels. August Court 1785. Edward Hall, CC.
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From Edgecombe County, North Carolina, Deeds, 1778-1786, page 93:
      Deed Book 4, page 1097 (337). Simon Harrell of Edgcomb Co. to Amos Johnston of same. 1 Feb. 1786. Ł120 North Carolina money, 150 acres which was part of a grant to Solomon Nettles 27 Oct. 1754, who convenanted it to John Harrod as by reference to the will, on the north side of Town Creek, joining Solomon Nettle's old corner, near where HENRY TANTON formerly lived, Cow Branch. Witnesses: Joseph Howell, Benja. Waller. February Court 1786. Edward Hall, CC.
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From Edgecombe County, North Carolina, Deeds, 1778-1786, page 94:
      Deed Book 4, page 1099 (339). John Barrow esqr. of Beaufort Co. to Simeon Harrell of Edgecomb Co., 10 Jan. 1786. Ł80 specie, 150 acres which was part of a grant to said Nettle and by sundry conveyances to said John Barrow, on the north side of Town Creek, joining Solomon Nettle, a branch near HENRY TANTON, the mouth of Cow Branch. Witnesses: Noah Sugg, Wm. Boyd. February Court 1786. Edward Hall, CC.
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Pitt County, North Carolina Deed Book L, pages 364-365, 10 February 1787:
      This Indenture Made this 10 day of February and year Seven hundred & eighty seven Between Thomas Downs of the county of Pitt & state of North Carolina Bricklayer of the one part & TAUNTON of the county & state afsd. planter of the other part Witnesseth that the sd Thomas Downs for & In consideration of the sum of fifteen pounds to him in hand paid at or before the sealing & delivery of these presents by the sd HENRY TANTON the Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged & myself therewith fully _____ contented & paid have given granted bargained sold alineated conveyed & confirmed & by these presents doth absolutely sell unto ___ the said HENRY TANTON one certain tract or parcel of land lying & being in Pitt County & State afsd. on the [south?] side of Tar River and on the north side of Thomas Mill Creek, Beginning at a Maple in ___ the M___n branch in [Hoagens/Hoagers?] line, then along a __ntrail ___ to the sd Downs back line then along the back line to ___ Powers line thence along sd Powers to the bear pond ___ sd Downs line to HENRY TANTONs line thence TANTONs line [to?] Hodges line thence Hodges line to the first station it being part of a tract of land the sd Downs obtained __ Grant from the [state?] bearing date 1782 the above bargained & D___sed premises containing one hundred & fifty acres more or less to have and to hold the [said] tract or parcell of land and all the appurtenances thereunto belonging to him the sd HENRY TANTON his heirs and assigns for __ free & Clear from the lawfull Claim or demand of any person or persons whatsoever & I the sd Thomas Downs for my self my heirs Exrs & Administrators do warrant & will forever defend the above said land to him the sd HENRY TANTON his heirs & assigns forever In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand & seal thi day and year first above written.

Signed: Thomas (T) Downs
Witnesses: John Williams, John Wooton
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Pitt County, North Carolina Deed Book O, page 175, 30 January 1798:
      This Indenture made this thirtieth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight between HENRY TANTON of the one part and William Johnston of the other part both of the County of Pitt and State of North Carolina Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the Sum of two hundred pounds to me in hand paid by the aforesaid William Johnston before the Recording of these presents I have bargained and sold and conveyed unto the said William Johnston a certain Tract or parcel of land containing Four Hundred and Eighty Acres of land lying on the north side of Williams Mill Creek Beginning at a pine on the North Side of Said Williams Mill Creek at a pine and TANTONs corner thence with __ line North Eleven pole to a pine Downs corner Now Blands Corner thence with his other South ____ West fifty four poles to a black oak his other corner then with said [Tarlance?] and Blands line North Seventy ___ one hundred and thirty pole to a pine sd. TANTONs corner thence with another of Bland line to North three degrees East one hundred and Sixty two pole to a maple in the prong of the meadow branch thence up the said Branch South Eighty one ___ twenty Eight pole thence North Eighty five west two hundred and forty one pole to a pine in or near the County line then with said line South Sixty west one hundred and seventy three poles to a pine in said line thence South forty west one hundred and six pole to a black oak John Powers corner thence with said Powers line North eighty nine East two hundred and seventy pole to a Gum in the ___ pond another of sd Powers corners then his other line South forty two pole to a black oak John Williams corner thence North Eighty Nine East one hundred and thirty two pole to a black oak sd TANTONs Corner thence with his line South two hundred pole to black oak thence East forty pole to a white Oak on the Creek ___thence down the various courses of the Said Creek to the Beginning, as by Patent Granted to said Henry Tanton in the Year 1782 & also a deed from Thomas Downs to aforesaid HENRY TANTON dated the tenth day of Februay 1787. To have and to hold the above bargained premises together with all the hereditaments and appertenances unto the said land belonging or in any wise appertaining which the said HENRY TANTON do for my self my heirs or assigns for ever against the lawfull claims of any person or persons whatsoever in Witness whereof I have herunto set my hand and fixed my Seal the day & date above Mentioned.

Signed: HENRY (X) TANTON
Witnesses: Thomas Wooton, Sherrod Hines
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1825 Washington County, Georgia Tax List (Capt. Worthin's District):
      TAUNTON, HENRY - Washington Co., Water Course: C. Creek, Boundary: Amerson, 725 acres pine, polls: 1, slaves: 4, $2.10, 7˝ mills.
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Land Lottery Grants Made to Veterans of the Revolutionary War by the State of Georgia:
Veteran            Residence            Lottery      Fortunate      Draw      Granted
TAUNTON, HENRY      Washington Co.            1827      138 14      Lee      Reverted
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1828 Washington County, Georgia Tax List (Capt. Fintress'(?) Dist.):
      TANTON, HENRY - Washington Co., Water Course: C. Creek, Boundary: Amerson, 525 acres pine, slaves: 4; Lee Co., Water Course: 14th Dist., Boundary: No. 138, 202˝ acres pine; $1.79, 5˝ mills.
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1830 Federal Census, Washington County, Georgia, page 274, line 22:
TANTON, HENRY
      1 male 90-100 years old
      1 male slave under 10 years old
      1 male slave 10-24 years old
      1 male slave 55-100 years old
      1 female slave 10-24 years old
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1830 Washington County, Georgia Tax List (Capt. Mott's District):
      TANTON, HENRY - Washington Co., Water Course: C. Creek, Boundary: Amason, 425 acres pine, 3 slaves; Lee Co., Water Course: 14, Boundary: 138, 202˝ acres pine; $1.40, 8 mills.

Children of HENRY TAUNTON II are:

JOSEPH³ TAUNTON, b. Bet. 1755 - 1774.

Notes for JOSEPH TAUNTON:
From Edgecombe County, North Carolina, Deeds, 1786-1794, page 97:
Deed Book 7, page 1127 (163). State Grant No. 146 to Archibald Thompson. 24 Oct. 1786. Ł53 specie. Lot 3 in Tarborough where St. Johns Street crosses Trade Street, sold as the confiscated property of JOSEPH TANTON. February Court 1793. Edward Hall, CC.
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1800 North Carolina Census, Perquimans County, page 663:
TAUNTON, JOSEPH
3 males under 10 years old 1 female 10-16 years old
1 male 10-16 years old 1 female 26-45 years old
1 male 26-45 years old no slaves

3.	ii.		HENRY TAUNTON III, b. Abt. 1770, North Carolina; d. Aft. 1860, Coffee Co., AL.
4.	iii.		NATHAN TAUNTON, b. Bef. 1775, North Carolina; d. Bef. 31 Oct 1829, Crawford Co., GA.

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