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Notes for Amos Beckwith
1794--NASH COUNTY, NC DEED BOOK 6, PAGE 49: Henry Beckwith of Nash County to Amos Beckwith of same...8 Nov 1794 for $4 a tract of 300 acres on Pig Basket Creek and Tar River Branch...part of tract granted to Henry Beckwith in 1754.
Witnesses: Lewis Vick and Thomas Hart
Amos Beckworth along with his two known brothers, Thomas and Bollen Beckworth, administered on his father (Henry Beckworth who died abt 1796). Henry's will is found in Nash County, NC Wills page 97, dated Dec. 18 1789, in which he gives to Amos his Plantation whereon he (Henry) now lives and all the lands now in his possession. Also 1 large iron kettle and his father also desired that his negro man, Ned, be divided between the three sons. All remainder of the estate both goods and chattels to be equally divided between those my children.
Marriages of early Edgcombe Co., NC (Now Nash County) 1733-1868 by Williams and Griffin, @1958
Amos' will names his 10 children.
The 1790 Census of Nash County, North Carolina, indicates that all 10 children are still in household. The 1790 Census lists 5 sons, and 4 daughters, Dempsey who was born in 1790 after the census was taken was not counted, so it is safe to say he had at least 10 children. He may have also had a male child named Amos.
The Roster of Soldiers from Edgecombre and Nash Counties in the War of 1812 which was compiled from the Muster Rolls has listed: AMOS BECKWITH, SIXTH REGT. which was taken from Nash County Regt. This Roster also list James Beckwith !st from Edgecombre Co., Sion Beckwith Nash County, 1st Regt. and Thomas Beckwith 4th Corps, Sixth, 3rd. All of these are believed to be Amos's (the first) sons.
If the Amos is not the son of Amos, the first, then Amos himself must have also participated in the War. Further study and research is needed on this.
Nash County Will of Amos Beckwith. Nash County, NC (p.288)
May 20, 1818 Probated August Session 1818
Witnessed: L. F. Ellen and Henry Edwards
In the name of God, Amen. I Amos Beckwith of the County of Nash, State of North Carolina, being weak of body but sound mind and memory and understanding considering the certainty of death and the uncertainty of the time thereof and being desirous to settle my worldly affairs in such manner that I may be prepared to die when it please God to call me hence do make and publish and declare this my last Will and Testament in manner following, viz:
First: I lend to my beloved wife all the land I now possess during her lifetime and at the expiration thereof to go to my son Dempsey Beckwith and his heirs forever.
Item: I gave to son Henry Beckwith one dollar.
Item: I gave to my daughter Polley Braswell, one dollar. Item: I gave to my daughter Mourning Sneed, one dollar.
Item: I gave to my son Thomas Beckwith, one dollar.
Item: I gave to my son Willis Beckwith, one dollar.
Item: I gave to my son Sion Beckwith, one dollar.
Item: I gave to my daughter Rhoda Hunt, one dollar.
Item: I gave to my beloved wife Rhoda Beckwith, one bed and furniture to her and her heirs forever. Also my wil and desire is for my son Dempsey Beckwith to have all my stock of horses, cattle, hogs and sheep after paying my just debts to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I also gave to my beloved wife Rodah Beckwith and my son Dempsey Beckwith all my household and kitchen furniture to them and their heirs forever.
And lastly I nominate and appoint my son Dempsey Beckwith and my friend Philander Tisdale my executors of this my last Will and Testament. Witness my hand and seal this 20th day of May 1818, acknowledged to be his last Will and testament in the presence of L. F. Ellen, Henry Edwards. Amos Beckwith
(Seal). Nash County, August Session 1818: The foregoing Will was exhibited in open court for probate and proven by the oath Ld. F. Ellen and Henry Edwards two subscribing witnesses thereto and on motion ordered to be recorded. attest, Wm. Hall, CC. And is registered in obedience to the above order. Attest,
Wm. Hall. CC.
SUMMARY: 1818- Amos Beckwith died Nash Co., NC Wife Rodah Beckwith
children: Dempsey Beckwith "all lands" after wife's death
Henry Beckwith
Salley Beckwith w of _______Floyd
James Beckwith
Polley Beckwith w of ______Braswell
Mourning Beckwith w of ______Sneed
Thomas Beckwith
Willis Beckwith
Sion Beckwith
Rhoda Beckwith w of _______Hunt
The 1800 Nash Co., NC Census shows Amos at 45+ with 3 male chlidren <10, 2 male children 10,16, I female child<5, 1 female 10,16 and 1 female 16<25, plus his wife who ws 25>45.
(These notes provided by Morris Underwood, a Beckworth decendant, by way of Hazel Beckworth Clark)
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