3776. William COPELAND
COPELAND/COPLEN AND ALLIED FAMILIES
William Copeland lived in Middlesex Co. VA until c1712 when he removed to
Chowan Pct NC. Prior to the Tuscarora War in North Carolina, from 1711
to 1713, the Indians had been a serious threat to the settlers. After the
victory which concluded that war, the rate of NC settlement rose steadily.
The Carolinas presented a unique opportunity then to secure cheatp, fertile
land and a more favorable climate. Settlers from VA,PA, and MD moved there
in large numbers. In 1712, William received a land grant and pruchased
additional land in Chowan Pct NC to make his total holding 1,040 acres.
His patented land grant was lcoated adjacent to Sandy Run, and near Bear
Swamp and Bennett's Creek in what is now Gates Co. NC. In the 1717 tax
list for Chowan Co. NC, William is shhown as holding 900 acres and as having
two "taxables" (total whites and blacks). He was most likely a factor
(merchant) but probably also farmed.
3810. Elisha ARNOLD
THE ARNOLD MEMORIAL - His (Elisha) will was proved April 20, 1711. Executrix, wife Susannah. To son Elisha, homestead farm at Pawtuxet and a farm at Rocky Hill. To son Ephraim, land at Coweset, etc., in Warwick and other land. To each daughter, 10 pounds and when sons come of age, they are to give to each sister then living, 5 pounds. To wife, all movable estate. Inventory 250 pounds, Viz: 21 cattle, 2 tables, 9 chairs, 3 small guns, sword, etc. The will of Elisha, Jr., 1760, names his brother and sisters.
3816. Edmund INGALLS
NEW ENGLAND FAMILIES - GENEALOGICAL AND MEMORIAL - VOL III
(page 1025) Edmund was born at Bristol or cumberland, Rhode Island. He removed
to Rehoboth, Massachusetts, where he died.