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1749 April: THOMAS ROBINSON 160 acres LG on Stoney Crk adj River. This is in the northern part of today's Mecklenburg Co, NC. Entered 11 Apr 1749 and recorded 4 April 1750. 1749 April: THOMAS ROBINSON: 400 acres LG, "on ye So Side of ye Cataba River oppisite ye Mouth of Stone Creek". This could be part of the Land Grant above. 1749 April: THOMAS ROBERTSON: 250 acres LG "on the South side of Cataba River Five or Six miles below the Land of Robert Lepper". 1749 September: THOMAS ROBINSON 180A LG on SS Catawba Riv 5 or 6 miles below Robert Leeper. Today's Gaston Co, NC. 1751 July: THOMAS ROBERSON, LG for 800 acres "between the So & No fork of the Catauba river below the ford Tuckasejah". 1751 October: THOMAS ROBERSON, LG 800 acres "between the So and No Forke of the Catauba River below the Ford Tuckasejah". 458 acres of this land was returned. This is probably the same Land Grant as the July 1751. 1752 October: THOMAS ROBINSON sold 160A on Stoney Crk to Edward Givens. 1753 May: THOMAS ROBINSON listed adj John Cathey's 821A LG between the N and S forks of the Catawba Riv. Either today's Gaston or Lincoln Co, NC. 1753 August: THOMAS ROBINSON listed adj John Turners LG on the SS Catawba Riv. 1753 August: THOMAS ROBINSON's Creek listed as adjoining John Watkins Land Grant on S side of Catawba River. 1753 August: "The place formerly surveyed for THOMAS ROBINSON" is listed as the LG rec'd by Wm Barnett for 450A on SS Catawba Riv. 1753 August: THOMAS ROBINSON, John Turner listed adj John Watkins LG on SS Catawba Riv. 1762 November: THOMAS ROBINSON witness deed for Moses Moore to Valentine Mauney for land on the NS Indian Crk. In today's Lincoln Co, NC. 1762: Mecklenburg Co formed out of Old Anson Co. 1762 November: THOMAS ROBINSON buys 300A on Indian Crk for L55 from Moses Moore. 1763 January: THOMAS ROBINSON adj in deed between John Cathey to Benj Hardings Jr on land between N and S fork of the Catawba Riv granted to Cathey in 1753. 1764 November: THOMAS ROBINSON LG for 300A on NS of Broad Riv. In today's Rutherford Co, NC on Robinson Creek. 1764 November: THOMAS ROBINSON LG for 430A on first large crk above Indian path. In today's Rutherford Co, NC on Robinson Creek. 1764 November: THOMAS ROBINSON listed as "lying about a mile above" LG to Wm Moore on Indian Crk. 1765: THOMAS ROBINSON has a mill on Robinson Crk. 1765 April: THOMAS ROBINSON listed adj in LG to John Cathey on 2d Broad Riv. This is on Robinson Crk. 1765 April: THOMAS ROBINSON, planter, buys 250A for L20 from Moses Moore on SS Indian Crk. First time we see THOMAS ROBINSON called "planter". 1766 January: THOMAS ROBINSON survey listed adj in deed between Thomas Turner of Rowan Co to John Armstrong of Mecklenburg Co SS Catawba Riv, granted to sd Thomas Turner or his father John Turner in 1765. Witnessed by Wm Moore, Andrew McNabb, John Fleet. 1767 October: THOMAS ROBINSON sells 300A for L35 to Elizabeth Biggerstaff. Land is on the first large crk above Indian path. This is part of the 1764 LG in Rutherford Co NC on Robinson Crk. 1768 January: THOMAS ROBINSON listed adj in deed between Wm Moore to Adam Whisenant on Indian Crk that empties into Leonards Fork. 1768 August: MARGARET ROBINSON, dau of THOMAS ROBINSON, is born. 1769: Tryon Co formed from Mecklenburg Co. 1769 April: Francis Beatty sells 350A on Indian Crk to John Beeman. Land "that formerly belong to THOMAS ROBINSON and Aaron Moore". Aaron Moore is the brother of Moses Moore. 1770 April: THOMAS ROBISON 250A LG on Robinson Crk. 1770 August: William Robinson, son of THOMAS ROBINSON, is born. 1772 June: THOMAS ROBINSON JR, son of THOMAS ROBINSON, is born. 1773 January: THOMAS ROBINSON LG for 100A on BS Leonards Fork of Indian Crk. 1773 January: THOMAS ROBINSON LG for 200A on Puzzle Crk. In today's Rutherford Co NC, east of Robinson Crk. Note: Abraham Lincoln was born on Puzzle Creek. For more information click here. 1773 January: THOMAS ROBINSON sells 300A for L50 to Moses Moore, land on BS Indian Crk. 1774 April: THOMAS ROBINSON and others ordered to lay out road between John Walkers to the Province Line. THOMAS ROBINSON must have been living on Robinson Crk by this time. 1775 April: THOMAS ROBINSON buys 200A for L51 land on BS Ward Crk from Christopher Walbert. Land in today's Cleveland Co NC. 1775 November: Geo Wisenant to Adam Wisenant 300A on Indian Crk and Leonards Fork above THOMAS ROBINSON, land granted to Wm Moore. 1777 July: THOMAS ROBINSON to value property for Cpt Porters Company. Cpt Porters Company was in today's Rutherford Co NC along Robinson Crk. 1778 July: THOMAS ROBINSON buys 621A for L250 between the N and S fork of the Catawba Riv near the wagon road leading to the Tuckaseegee Ford (across the Catawba Riv) from John Cathey Sr, land granted in Mar 1753. This has to be the LG Cathey rec'd in May 1753 and was adj THOMAS ROBINSON. It must have been very good land to sell for that much. The old road from Charlotte to Lincolnton went across the Tuckaseegee Ford so this land could have been in either today's Gaston or Lincoln Counties NC. 1778 July: THOMAS ROBINSON, James Beaty, Saml Elder listed adj LG to James Cuningham on Cuninghams Crk of the Catawba Riv. Don't know where this is. 1778 October: THOMAS ROBINSON listed adj LG to Christopher Walver on Wards Crk. Don't know where this is. 1779: Old Rutherford and Lincoln Counties formed out of Tryon Co and Tryon Co dissolved. 1779 March: THOMAS ROBINSON, Abraham Scott, John McFarland listed adj Saml Edlers LG on Catawba Riv. Don't know where this is. 1779 April: THOMAS ROBINSON, James Beaty, John McFarland listed adj in LG to Abraham Scott on SS of Catawba Riv, his own land and the river. Don't know where this is. 1779 September: THOMAS ROBINSON and others of Rutherford Co, sign petition to Gov Caswell in behalf of John Onsborn, an enemy of the State. NC Papers Vol 5 29 Sep 1779. Only signature I know of for THOMAS ROBINSON. 1780 January: THOMAS ROBINSON listed adj LG to Christopher Walbert on Wards Crk. 1780 April: THOMAS ROBINSON, from Martin's Dist summoned to Jury duty. 1781 May: THOMAS ROBINSON sells Negroes, cattle and swine to James Armstrong of SC. Rutherford Co Minutes of Ct & Qtr Session says "one negro woman and two children, 32 head of cattle, 30 head of sheep and all his [Robinson] stock of hogs and all his corn and wheat". 1782: Rutherford Co 1782 Tax List does not contain THOMAS ROBINSON's name. There has been speculation about why a number of Rutherford Co tax payers didn't show up on this list. The common thought is that those not listed were Tories and under incitement for land confiscation. 1782 January: THOMAS ROBINSON summoned for Jury duty in Lincoln Co. 1782 April: THOMAS ROBINSON and Thomas Henry ordered to serve as Constables in Cpt Moore's Dist for one year. Lincoln Co. 1782 July: THOMAS ROBINSON and many others brought up on charges as being a Tory. A Rutherford Co Grand Jury says "the following people, all late of Rutherford Co, planters, aided & joined" the army of Major Fergerson and are convicted as Tories "a true bill". The same month a "presentment to confiscate property of Tories" again includes THOMAS ROBINSON name. I'm not sure what this is indictment is for. The battle of Kings Mountain, where Ferguson was the British commander, was fought on 7 Oct 1780. Whether this means THOMAS ROBINSON was a participate of this battle or just aided Ferguson with supplies is unknown. 1783 March: THOMAS ROBINSON sells land on BS side of Puzzle Crk for L55 to Graves Eves. This is probably the 1773 LG. 1783 October: THOMAS ROBINSON listed adj in LG to Christopher Walbert on Wards Crk, Rutherford Co. 1784 January: THOMAS ROBINSON receives a certificate from the Rutherford Co Clerk of Court that says THOMAS ROBINSON is intitled by law to all the privileges of a citizen for the purpose of recovering certain Negroes and other property in the State of Virginia. This is an unusual document and I've never found any further evidence THOMAS ROBINSON acted on this certificate. 1785 January: THOMAS ROBINSON of Rutherford Co sells 100A for L30 on Leonard's Fork of Indian Crk to Jacob and Leonard Herre of Lincoln Co. This was recorded in Rutherford Co. 1785 October: THOMAS ROBINSON, Martha Morgan (Martha Morgan was Eliz Biggerstaff's dau), and Elizabeth Cartright sell 300A on "land on Indian Crk which they became legally vested with". This is recorded in Lincoln Co and is an unusual document. It appears there was some type of inheritance, but I've never found an original document that "legally vested" them with this property. Note: Elizabeth Cartwright is listed in the 1790 census of Rutherford Co NC in the same Company (old Rankin Company) as Thomas Robinson Sr. Elizabeth is listed with 3 Free White Males Under 16 and 3 Free White Females of all ages. 1785 November: THOMAS ROBINSON sells 621A to Peter Fite. This is the land THOMAS ROBINSON purchased from John Cathey Sr in Jul 1778. Recorded Lincoln Co. 1786 December: THOMAS ROBINSON sells 250A for L60 on Robinson Crk to Martha Morgan. This was the 1770 LG. Recorded Rutherford Co. 1787 June: THOMAS ROBINSON LG for 200A on Robinson Crk. Recorded Rutherford Co. 1789 May: Margaret Robinson, dau of THOMAS ROBINSON, married Thomas Price Jr, son of Thomas Price. Recorded Burke Co NC. 1790: Rutherford Co Census lists THOMAS ROBINSON as "3 free white males 16 and over" and "1 free white male under 16" and "4 free white females". No age distinction. No THOMAS ROBINSON listed in the 1790 Census of Lincoln Co. 1790 August: THOMAS ROBERTSON [Robinson] of Rutherford Co, planter, sells 46A for L40, land on WS of "Second Broad Riv, part of my original grant 16 Nov 1764" to Thomas Price of Rutherford Co. Wit: Ezekiel Enloe and Martha Morgan. Recorded 27 Feb 1796 Rutherford Co. 1792 November: THOMAS ROBINSON sells 10A for L250, land on BS "Robeson Crk being the north corner of a grant to THOMAS ROBESON 17 [16] Nov 1764" to Bartelotte Eves "near a half mile from the mouth...including Barteelote Eaves house...crossing the new Lincoln road...including the mill shoals...being the north corner of the grant." Witnessed by Thomas Hawkins and Abel Lewis. Deed Book L, Pg 68, 13 Nov 1792, Rutherford Co. Note: This is a very expensive piece of land that Thomas Robinson sold to Eve's. It appears Eve's was already living on the land prior to the sale and "mill shoals" may indicate this was a mill of some type. 1793 January: THOMAS ROBERTSON sells land on BS Wards Crk for L110 to James Huddleston. Recorded Rutherford Co. 1793 August: "Know that I, THOMAS ROBINSON, for and in consideration of L25 to me paid by William Robinson at or before the delivery, have bargained, sold and delivered 1 mare and colt, 1 cow, 1 bed and furniture forever." S/THOMAS ROBINSON. Witnessed by Thomas Price and Thomas Hawkins. Rutherford Co Wills and Misc Records Bk B Pg 22 13 Aug 1793. 1793 August: "I, THOMAS ROBINSON, in consideration of L25 in hand paid by Mary Robinson, before the delivery, I have bargained, sold and delivered 1 horse, 1 cow and calf, 4 head sheep, 1 feather bed and furniture, 1 dozen pewter plates, 4 dishes, 1 bason, 3 potts, 1 oven." S/THOMAS ROBINSON. Witnessed by Thomas Price and Thomas Hawkins. Rutherford Co Wills and Misc Records Bk B pg 22 13 Aug 1793. 1793 August: "THOMAS ROBINSON SR, in consideration of L25 in hand paid by THOMAS ROBINSON JR before delivery, I have bargained, sold and delivered 1 mare, 1 cow and calf, 1 feather bed and furniture." S/THOMAS ROBINSON. Witnessed by Thomas Price and Thomas Hawkins. Rutherford Co Wills and Misc Records Bk B Pg 23 13 Aug 1793. 1793 August: Deed Book M, Rutherford Co, NC, Pg 9, 13 Aug 1793, THOMAS ROBERTSON [Robinson] of Rutherford Co NC to Mary Roberson [Robinson] of same, L30, 100 acres on the west side of Second Broad river, being part of my original Tract patent bearing date 16 Nov 1764. Wit: Thomas Price, Thomas Hawkins. Recorded #1428, 8 May 1795 Rutherford Co NC. Note: This may be the Mary Robertson that married John Goodman in Rutherford Co on 9 Dec 1802. 1793 August: Deed Book M, Rutherford Co, NC, Pg 10, 13 Aug 1793 THOMAS ROBISON [Robinson] of Rutherford Co NC, planter, to Thomas Robison [Robinson] Jnr of same, L50, 110 acres on the east side of Second Broad river, part of my original tract patent bearing date 16 Nov 1764. Wit: Thomas Price, Thomas Hawkins. Recorded #1429, 8 May 1795 Rutherford Co NC. 1793 August: Deed Book M, Rutherford Co, NC, Pg 12, 13 Aug 1793 THOMAS ROBENSON [Robinson] of Rutherford Co NC, planter, to William Robinson of same, L40, 110 acres on the east side of Second Broad River, containing the plantation where I now live, part of my original grant 16 Nov 1764. Wit: Thomas Price, Thomas Hawkins. recorded #1431, 8 May 1795 Rutherford Co NC. 1794 May: Deed Book M, Rutherford Co, NC, Pg 118, 11 May 1794, Thomas Hawkins of Rutherford Co NC to James Flinn, 100 acres on the east side of Second Broad River joining the lower part of THOMAS ROBINSON, deceased, old plantation, granted to William Eves in 1787, also joining land I sold to Thomas Covender. Wit: Alexander Cooper, Thomas Ussery. Recorded #1482, 17 Jun 1795, Rutherford Co NC. 1797 Jan: I, Martha Morgan alias Jennings, in consideration of diver good causes, have constituted and appointed my trusty friend George Suttles my lawful attorney to act and do for me in all respects. To act and do in a suit I obtained in Henry Co (no State give but probably VA), wherein THOMAS ROBINSON was plaintiff and Michael Rowland defendant in the sum of L220 and cost of judgement, granted by sd court. Wherein Col Martin did concur, also John Knox, Clk of sd Court, is required to give satisfaction from the records as my attorney may require. Wit: Michael Hogan, Nathaniel Hammrick. S/Martha (X) Jennings. Rutherford Co Wills and Misc Records Bk B Pg 73 10 Jan 1797. 1797 Apr: I, Martha Morgan, widow of John Morgan, dec'd. For diver good causes and other consideration, have made, ordained, constituted and appointed James Bedford Jr, my true and lawful attorney for me, and in my name, to ask, demand, sue, recover and receive from the Sheriff of Henry County, Virginia. Such sums as has been, shall be recovered in a suit in Henry County, Virginia. From THOMAS ROBINSON or Michael Rowland, also such sums of money, debts, judgments, which are now due or owing to me in the State of Virginia. Wit: John McKinney, Daniel Swann. S/Martha Morgan. Rutherford Co Wills and Misc Records Bk B Pg 75 13 Apr 1797. Note: In the LWT of John Rowland, 29 Sep 1780, Henry Co VA, calls Michael Rowland the brother of John Rowland. Henry Co VA Wills Bk I pg 37. |