Notes:

(Research): NOTE: One or two other Samuel Whitehouses appear in Craven County Court records in the 1740s. Relationship to this Samuel is unknown. Further research in Craven County needed.

Samuel Whitehouse's name appears twice on a petition of numerous 'Gentleman and Freeholders of Craven precinct on Neuse River' who requested that the Seat of government not be placed in Edenton or on Cape Fear River but instead be placed in the 'Centre of the Province which we suppose is on the South side of the Neuse River'. [NC Records of the Executive Council Minutes 1733, page 302-303.] NOTE: This may be a different Samuel Whitehurst see note above.

17 Feb 1737: Samuel Whitehurst petitioned for 200 acres of land in Craven County. [NC Records of the Executive Council Minutes 1738, page 76.] NOTE: This may be a different Samuel Whitehurst see note above.

Richard Whitehurst acknowledged a deed for 76 acres of land in Carteret County unto Samuel Whitehurst, this occurred in the Sept 2, 1741 Court. Early Carteret Court Minutes 1723-1747, p. 66-67]

Above deed did not mention relationship of Richard to Samuel, but did identify Richard's wife Margaret. It also stated that the 76 acres were a part of a deed for 260 acres which Richard was granted by the proprietors on 1 Mar 1717. [Deed record from NC State Archives.]

Samuel Chadwick and Thomas Willoughby made oath that they say John Nelson Sr. sign, seal, and deliver unto Samuel Whitehurst a deed for a negro boy. ([June 1746). [Early Carteret Court Minutes 1723-1747, p. 111]

In above deed, John Nelson identifies Samuel Whitehurst as his 'son-in-law' and his wife as John's daughter Sarah. Two slaves were actually identified and sold to Samuel and Sarah by John Nelson, they are identified as a woman named Dinah and a boy named James. Deed was dated 9 Apr 1746 in Carteret County, NC. [Deed record from NC State Archives]

Samuel Whitehurst appears as a Private in Col. Thomas Lovick's Regiment of Soldiers of Carteret County, undated. [Colonial Soldiers of the South, 1732-1774, page 688]

Samuel Whitehurst appears as a Private in Col Thomas Lovick's Regiment, Carteret County, dated 14 Jun 1747. [Colonial Soldiers of the South, 1732-1774, page 841]

Samuel Whitehurst appears as a Private in Col Thomas Lovick's Regiment, Carteret County, dated 14 Jun 1747 and having served 2 days service. [Colonial Soldiers of the South, 1732-1774, page 843]

During (date needed) Court, Samuel Whitehurst was appointed to the Grand Jury for the next general court session (March ?). [Early Carteret Court Minutes 1747-1764, p. 128/14]

Samuel Whitehurst paid with court certificate for attendence at General Court in March for 7 days and 2 days going and coming and ferriage. [Early Carteret Court Minutes 1747-1764, p. 131/17]

Samuel Whitehurst to oath of Executorship along with Thomas and Isiah Chadwick for the estate of Samuel Chadwick. (need date) [Early Carteret Court Minutes 1747-1764, p. 135/21]

Samuel Whitehust appointed to Petty Jury for Sept 1751 Court. [Early Carteret Court Minutes 1747-1764, p. 147/33]

Samuel Whitehurst appointed to Grand Jury for Mar 1752 Court. [Early Carteret Court Minutes 1747-1764, p. 151/37]

Samuel Whitehurst produced a certificate for his attendence in March Court and allowed 10 days. (need date) [Early Carteret Court Minutes 1747-1764, p. 159/45]

Samuel Whitehurst produced a deed signed by Ann Wilkins for 200 acres of land of Bogue Sound. Valentine Wallis and Loflin Quin witnesses. (1753) [Early Carteret Court Minutes 1747-1764, p. 164/50]

In above deed, dated 19 May 1753, Ann Wilkins identifies Samuel Whitehurst as her 'son-in-law' and conveys to him 200 acres on Newport Sound, commonly known as Bogue Sound. [Deed record from NC State Archives]

During the Mar 1754 term Samuel Whitehurst along with several others were appointed to divide and set apart one third of the plantation and houses of the estate of John Frazier according to the tenor of said Frazier's will. [Early Carteret Court Minutes 1747-1764, p. 170/56]




Last Will and testament of Samuel Whitehouse (Whitehurst) proven in Dec 1756 court. Abigail Whitehouse and Valentine Wallace (Wallis) qualified as Executors. [Early Carteret Court Minutes 1747-1764, p. 198/84]

Inventory of the Estate of Samuel Whitehouse (Whitehurst) was exhibited into court and proved by oath of Abigail Whitehouse and Valentine Wallis the Executors. [Early Carteret Court Minutes 1747-1764, p. 210/96]

Samuel married Sarah Nelson Bef 1746, Carteret County , NC. [Group Sheet]

1. Esther Whitehurst was born Abt 1735; died Yes, date unknown.
2. Robert Whitehurst was born Bef 1747, Carteret County , NC; died May 1818, Carteret County , NC.
3. Anne Whitehurst

Samuel married Abigail Wilkins Between 1749 and 1754, Carteret County , NC. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Beaufort County Deeds, Page 36
Apr. 15, 1704 - Furnifold GREENE and Hannah, "my wife" of New River, Bath Co., to
John FULFORD, Currituck Precinct, Albemarle County - 45 pounds - Entry of land
containing 500 acres beginning lower side of creek below Richard SMITH in Pamtico,
known a Deep Creek, running down river to a marked pine standing against the bay
of Mash (?)
Wit: Robert WHITEHURST, Hum. LEGGE
Acknowledged at court held at Capt. Wm. BARROWs, lst Tuesday in July 1704

Beaufort County Deeds, Page 51
Sept. 19, 1705 - John SLOCUMB, Pamtico in Bath County, and wife, Jane; to Robert
WHITEHURST, same - 20 pounds - 320 acres north side Pamtico River between land
of Peter WORDEY and C. WHITEHURST.
Witness: Samuel BOUTWELL, Richard WHITEHURST
Acknowledged: 1st Tuesday in April 1706.

Will of Robert Whitehurst, dated 22 May 1741 was proven during the 4 Jun 1741 Court session. Entire will appears in minutes and mentions Robert's eldest son, Samuel, daughters, Elinor Nelson and Sary (no last name given), and son, William Whitehurst. His son William Whitehurst named as executor, witnesses were Richard Whitehurst, Joseph Bell, and Mary Smyt. [Early Carteret Court Minutes 1723-1747, p. 60]

During court of 4 June 1741: Richard Whitehurst, Joseph Bell Sr., and Mary Smyt came into open court and made oath that Robert Whitehurst did sign, seal, and deliver a certain Will in writing and was in his senses. [Early Carteret Court Minutes 1723-1747, p. 63-64]

Robert — Sarah Wallace. Sarah died Bef May 1741, Carteret County , NC. [Group Sheet]

Robert married Ellinor Nichols Between 1655 and 1670, VA. Ellinor (daughter of Henry Nichols, Sr. and Anne Harding) was born Bef 1648; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

16 May 1646: Richard Whitehurst elected and confirmed by the Norfolk County Court as constable for the Eastern branch.

Richard Whitehurst received 250 acres in Norfolk County, VA on 20 Oct 1648. Land described as on Gaythers Creek of the South branch of the Elizabeth River. Land gained for transportation of 5 persons: Andrew Nicholas, his wife Elizabeth, Andrew, William and Elizabeth his three children. [Cavaliers and Pioners, patent Book No. 2, page 179] Land later assigned to Thomas Alexander by R. Whitehurst. [Cavaliers and Pioners, patent Book No. 5, page 540]

Richard Whitehurst received 300 acres in Lower Norfolk County, VA on 15 Mar 1649. Land described as on the Swd side of the Ewd branch of Elizabeth River, running S.S.W. on land of John Godfrey through the main poquoson, N.N.E. to a point on the Wwd side of the Church Creek. Granted to Thomas Davis in 1637, assigned to Lawrence Peters and purchased by R. Whitehurst. [Cavaliers and Pioners, patent Book No. 2, page 188]

Richard Whitehurst received 700 acres in Lower Norfolk County, VA on 22 Nov 1651. Described as at the head of the Indian Creek beg. near a great swamp running N by W thence W by S by Lintons land and cross the Indian Creek by a small branch thense S by E towards the great Swamp. For transportation of 14 persons. [Cavaliers and Pioners, patent Book No. 2, page 222] Land later went to his son William.

Richard married Ellen Clements Abt 1632. Ellen (daughter of William Clements and Elizabeth Nicholas) was born Abt 1610, UK; died Aft Nov 1654, Norfolk County, VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

I, Ellen Whitehurst do freely give to my two daughters Ellen Whitehurst and Susan Whitehurst each of them a new feather bed with furniture comple at thereto belonging, to both of the beds, to be delivered to whom as they shall come to age and for the firm performance thereof I do further bind myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns firmly by this action.In witness here of I have hereto fitt my hand and seale this fifteenth day of November 1654
The Mark of "E"
Ellen Whitehurst & seal
Sealed in the presence of
Henry Nicholas
William Goldsmith
[Genealogy.com, LLC, Family Archive #513, Ed. 1, Virginia Land, Marriage and Probate Records, Date of Import: Dec 8, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.513.1.21343.2]

Notes:

22 Jul 1645: Lands mentioned adjacent to those of John Godfrey in Lower Norfolk County, VA.

6 Apr 1646: Appears as witness to Will of William Goldsmith in Lower Norfolk County, VA.

10 Aug 1646: Granted 150 acres in Lower Norfolk County, VA.

31 Aug 1649: Certificate to Henry Nichols for 100 acres of land due for the transportation of himself and Anne Harding his wife.

22 Nov 1651: Received 100 acres in Lynhaven parish, Lower Norfolk County, VA. Described as on the head of the Miles of Goldsmiths land. For tranportation of two persons: Henry Nicols and Ann Harding.

3 Apr 1653: Gave cow and calf to Richard Whitehurst the younger provide he live to 21.

27 Sep 1665: Lands mentioned adjacent to those of John Cartwright in Lower Norfolk County, VA.

6 Nov 1665: Lands mentioned adjacent to those of William Gouldsmith in Lower Norfolk County, VA.

30 Oct 1669: Granted 300 acres in Lower Norfolk County, VA.

Henry — Anne Harding. [Group Sheet]