North Carolina – Bertie County

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The county was formed as Bertie Precinct in 1722 from the part of Chowan Precinct of Albemarle County lying west of the Chowan River. It was named for James Bertie, his brother Henry Bertie, or perhaps both, each having been one of the Lords Proprietors of Carolina.

In 1729 parts of Bertie Precinct, Chowan Precinct, Currituck Precinct, and Pasquotank Precinct of Albemarle County were combined to form Tyrrell Precinct. With the abolition of Albemarle County in 1739, all of its constituent precincts became separate counties. In 1741 parts of Bertie County became Edgecombe County and Northampton County. Finally, in 1759 parts of Bertie County, Chowan County, and Northampton County were combined to form Hertford County, and Bertie was reduced to its present size.

1722–Bertie County was created 2 August 1722 from Chowan County.
County seat: Windsor

(Below are different Going, Goyen, Gowen related sources for those people were in the Virginia, North Carolina, or South Carolina areas in the early 1700’s to early 1800’s)

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(Note:  The Gewen line does not appear to be a “Going” type surname – they consistantly spell their name either Gewen or Guin over the years up to the 1800s.  I list it here so others researching this name can see the information and make their own decision).

North Carolina Bertie Co created in 1722

1728 March 25 – Christopher Gewen, Jr. purchases 150 acres from Henry West “on the north side of Roanoke River” in Bertie County, North Carolina, March 25, 1728, according to Bertie County Deed Book C, page 23. Bertie Co, NC   https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89Z1-6W1D?i=30&cat=330667

1732 Jan 18 – Moses Bass received land on the north side of Bear Swamp in by his father’s will in Bertie Co, NC:
18 January 1732 at NC at age 58 The will of John Bass reads as follows (the print is small and difficult to read making a number of gaps):

  • In the name of God amen I John Bass being sick and weak of body Butt of Sound Senses and memory Thanks be to God Do make and Ordain this to be my Last will in manner and form following —
  • First and Imprimis I give and Bequeath to my son Edward Bass my manor plantation whereon I now live to him and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten for Ever But except that the use and liberty of said plantation for my loving wife Mary for her lifetime for use in bringing up my small children.
  • I give William Bass my land at ye Beaver Dam south through the swamp __ to a dividing line.
  • Item I give to my Grandson Aaron Johnsone one hundred acres of land more or less north side of Uriah Swamp if it is not (?Pote ye Broad wock north Jake in away of ye swamp?)
  • Item I give unto my Loving Daughter Joudath Canady 100 acres of land more or less lying on ye south side of Urah Swamp adjoining James Hutchisons line to her and he heirs of her body lawfully to be begotten forever.
  • Item I give to my loving friend Daniel Wharten Burbogg fifty acres of land lying on ye north side of ye Quater Swamp and Beginning at Toneys path south down ye said swamp across the first Branch to him and his heirs forever.
  • Item I give unto my loving daughter Sarah Anderson one hundred acres of land more or less lying on ye north side of Uriah Swamp the most convenient land to the plantation whereon she now lives but not any part of ye said swamp but only ye tract toward Hutchinson line for ye complement as far as ye Branch to her and ye hears of her obdy Lawfully begotten forever.
  • Item I give to my loving Daughter Loucy Bass one hundred acres of land more or less lying on the north side of Uriah Swamp bounded by Nowsoms line and so down betwixt Two Branch to ye said swamp but not into ye said swamp.
  • Item I give to my loving daughter Mary one hundred acres of land more or less lying on North side of Uriah Swamp bound by my own line Newsoms and down a branch to ye said Swamp including a island on the lower side of ye said swamp.
  • Item I give unto my son Aaron Bass my plantation on ye south side of Baird Swamp whereon he lives and all ye high Land from my uper line and to down to the Great pine Branch.
  • Item I give unto my Daughter Patience Bass my plantation on the south side of Baire Swamp that I bought of William Johnston and all the land for the Great Branch above ye plantations down to ye lower line to her and the heirs of her body lawfully to be begotten for ever.
  • Item I give unto my son Moses Bass all my land that lyoth on the north side of Baire Swamp which is ajoining to my brother Edward’s line including all the swamp to my son.
  • My will is further that if my loving wife should again marry and my son disturbed then my sons Edward and William Bass to have half the benefir of my orchards on my manor plantations.
  • Item I give unto my loving son John Bass my ould Square mosled gun.
  • Item I give unto my loving wife the third of my movables and all the remainder of my estates both within and without to be equally divided amongst my last wife’s children and lastly I do nominate and appoint my loving sons John Bass and Edward to be my executors together with my loving wife as a co executor during her widowhood.
  • In witness whereof I have here into set my hand this 18th Day of June 1732. Signed with his mark which was a reversed capital “B” Witness Tho Bryant Edward Bass and James Guie Bertie Precint February Ct. 1732 Proved by oath of Capt Thomas Bryant James Quie Edward Bass Bertie County, N.C. Wills Vol. II p. 48 1663-1789

1733 Aug 3 – Christopher Gewin to Abraham Harrell Bk D, 50 Bertie Co, NC
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9Z1-67D6?i=446&cat=330667

1733 Aug 30 – Christopher Gewin Jr to Robert Hodges Bk D, p 27 Bertie Co, NC
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9Z1-67J8?i=423&cat=330667

1733 Aug 30 – Christopher Gewin Jr to Robert Hodges Bk D, p 28 Bertie Co, NC
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9Z1-674R?i=424&cat=330667

1734 Feb 18 – Charles Gavin to Robert Rogers bk D, p 194 Bertie Co, NC
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99Z1-6QGL?i=590&cat=330667

1735 Jan 31 – Charles Gavin to William Sparkman bk D, p 257 Bertie Co, NC
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9Z1-6Q5R?i=651&cat=330667

Edgecombe Co, NC is created out of Bertie County in 1741 – the following deeds for Christopher Gewin/Guin begin showing up in Edgecombe Co, NC

1739 April 9 – John Montgomery Esq and Ann his wife of Chowan County to Christopher Guin Junr of Edgecombe County, 1700 acres of land in Edgecombe County, NC on S side of Roanoke River (Marrattock River), bounding Elias Hodge’s corner at mouth of Cowpen branch, . . . being part of a survey for 4400 acres granted to Frederick Jones Esqr and by Frederick Jones bequeathed to his son William H Jones Esq, and by Wm Hardy Jones to Montgomery. Signed: J. Montgomery, Ann Montgomery. Wits: Elias jones, Keener(sp?). Deeds 1733-1741, p. 255. Edgecombe Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-9983-NL8H?i=269&cat=306915

1739 April 9 – Christopher Guin fr John Montgomery Deed bk 1, p 255. Halifax Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99DD-6HSB?i=138&cat=328729

1739 May 4 – Christopher Guin and Sarah his wife to Edward Buxton. Deeds 1733-1741, p. 300 Edgecombe Co, NC.  https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-9983-N2GQ?i=314&cat=306915

1739 June 10 – Christopher Guin to Jos Moore. Deed bk 1, 299 Halifax Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9DD-69F8?i=162&cat=328729

1739 June 10 – Christopher Guin to Edw Buxton. Deed bk 1, p 300. Halifax Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99DD-641L?i=163&cat=328729

1739 June 10 – Christopher Guin to Joseph Moon, Deeds 1733-1741, p 299, Edgecombe Co, NC. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-9983-N2LB?i=313&cat=306915

North Carolina Bertie Co in 1741

1741 March 23 – Charles Evans to Christopher Guin Jr on the North side of Tar River containing 200 acres part of a tract containing 2000 acres granted John Green on June 20, 1729, said 200 acres on Tar River. Signed: Charles Evans. Wits: John Royal, Walter McFarland, Richard Huslock. Deeds 1733-1741, p. 385. Edgecombe Co, NC. p. 385 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-9983-N2JY?i=399&cat=306915

1741 March 23 – Christopher Guin fr Chas Evans. Deed bk 1, p 385. Halifax Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99DD-68QM?i=214&cat=328729

1741 May 19 – Abraham Guin fr Thophilus Goodwin . Deed bk 1, p 382. Halifax Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99DD-689Y?i=213&cat=328729

1741 Aug 18 – Christopher Guin to John Yelvington . Deed bk 1, p 397. Halifax Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99DD-68X2?i=220&cat=328729

1741 Aug 18 – Christopher Guin to John Kearney . Deed bk 1, p 402. Halifax Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99DD-6ZBV?i=223&cat=328729

1741 Aug 18 – Christopher Guin to John Royall . Deed bk 1, p 406. Halifax Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9DD-6SWR?i=225&cat=328729https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9DD-6SWR?i=225&cat=328729

1741 Aug 18 – Christopher Guin to John Yelvington Deeds 1733-1741, p. 397 Edgecombe Co, NC.  https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-9983-N2ZL?i=411&cat=306915

1741 Aug 18 – Christopher Guinn to John Kersey Deeds 1733-1741, p. 402 Edgecombe Co, NC.  https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L983-NKY8?i=416&cat=306915

1741 Aug 18 – Christopher Guinn to John Royall Deeds 1733-1741, p. 406 Edgecombe Co, NC.  https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8983-N2KH?i=420&cat=306915

1741 Aug 18 – Christopher Guinn to John Royall Deeds 1733-1741, p. 412 Edgecombe Co, NC.   https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-9983-N2JT?i=426&cat=306915

1741 Aug 20 – Christopher Guinn to John Stokes Deeds 1733-1741, p. 420 Edgecombe Co, NC.   https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8983-N2VC?i=434&cat=306915

1741 Aug 20 – Christopher Guin to John Stokes . Deed bk 1, p 420. Halifax Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99DD-683N?i=232&cat=328729

1741 Nov 14 – Christopher Guin fr Benj Evans . Deed bk 5, p 11. Halifax Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99DD-6SF6-V?i=9&cat=328729

1741 Nov 14 – Christopher Guin fr Charles Evans . Deed bk 5, p 28. Halifax Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99DD-6SFB-Y?i=20&cat=328729

1741 Nov 14 – Christopher Guin fr Charles Evans . Deed bk 5, p 29. Halifax Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99DD-6SFB-Y?i=20&cat=328729

1742 Jan 5 – Christopher Guin to Jas Braswell . Deed bk 5, p 51. Halifax Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9DD-6X5H?i=31&cat=328729

1742 Feb 5 – Christopher Guin Jr fr Christopher Guin Sr. Deed bk 5, p 114. Halifax Co, NC.  https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89DD-6FQK?i=64&cat=328729

1743 May 1 – Christopher Guin to Francis Spivey. Deed bk 5, p 178. Halifax Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9DD-6X28?i=100&cat=328729

1743 May 2 – Christopher Guin to John Royal. Deed bk 5, p 167. Halifax Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9DD-6XP8?i=94&cat=328729

1744 May 15 – Christopher Guin to William Bryan. Deed bk 5, p 262. Halifax Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99DD-6SXF-G?i=146&cat=328729

1744 May 23 – Christopher Guin to WIlliam Rhoads. Deed bk 5, p 363. Halifax Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9DD-6XXS?i=204&cat=328729

1744 Aug – Christopher Guin to Jas Barren and Francis Williamson. Deed bk 5, p 280. Halifax Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99DD-6SXP-N?i=156&cat=328729

1746 Feb 9 – Christopher Guin fr John Carty. Deed bk 3, p 145. Halifax Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89DD-695B?i=80&cat=328729

1746 Oct 22 – Christopher Guin to Daniel Pollard. Deed bk 3, p 46. Halifax Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99DD-6C7C?i=29&cat=328729

1746 Nov 4 – Christopher Guin to Nath Hickman. Deed bk 3, p 23. Halifax Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9DD-69TR?i=15&cat=328729

1746 Nov 4 – Christopher Guin to Thos Nesom. Deed bk 3, p 24. Halifax Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99DD-6CQR?i=17&cat=328729

1746 Nov 20 – Christopher Guin to Jas Howell. Deed bk 3, p 27. Halifax Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99DD-6CWS?i=18&cat=328729

1747 March – Christopher Guin to Francis Spivey. Deed bk 3, p 97. Halifax Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99DD-6HR3?i=54&cat=328729

1747 March – Christopher Guin to Anthony Head. Deed bk 3, p 121. Halifax Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9DD-695Y?i=66&cat=328729

1748 April 2 – Name: Christopher Gewin. Probate Date: 1749. Probate Place: North Carolina, USA. Inferred Death Year: Abt 1749. Inferred Death Place: North Carolina, USA. Item Description: Original Wills, Davison, John – Hill, George. Of Edgemond County, North Carolina. Son Christopher Gewin, daughter Marry Harrell, grandson Lot Harrell, Zacherriah Harrell, Christopher Harrell, Abell Harrell. Wits: James Braswell, Benjaman Braswell, Abraham Dew. Edgemond Co, NC.
https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=try&db=USProbateNC&h=891526

1748 April 13 – Christopher Guin to John Yelventon Jr. Deed bk 3, p 210. Halifax Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9DD-69JL?i=116&cat=328729

1748 Nov 10 – Christopher Guin to Jas Williamson. Deed bk 3, p 388. Halifax Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9DD-69NV?i=215&cat=328729

1752 Feb 6 – Christopher Guin to Benj Williams. Deed bk 4, p 223. Halifax Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99DD-6ZB6?i=421&cat=328729

North Carolina Bertie Co in 1759

1763 Oct 3 Christopher Gewin 100 acres to John Carr. bk 3, p 96.  Anson Co, NC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89Z1-X3YJ?i=221&cat=330384

1807 Dec 5 (written) – proved up in Jan court 1808 – Christopher Gewin. Elizabeth wife, Sarah Smith, Abigal Lundee, Elizabeth Norris, Kidar Gewin, Christian Fenly Gewin, Nancy Taylor, Winifred Hicks, John Gewin, Thomas Gewen. bk 2, p 40. Anson Co, NC.  https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939L-NH93-2K?i=108&cc=1867501&cat=309286

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