American Bizzells 1701-1750

1701 -- 1730

No. 5: Thomas Bizzell, believed to be the son of John (4), was born ca 1718, p. in Nansemond Co., VA. on 28 Jan 1750, he witnessed a land deed from William Cain to Jacob Flowers in Edgecombe Co., NC. NC land grant no. 79 for 300 acres was entered for a Thomas Bizell on 21 Apr 1762. The land lay on the north side of Upper Falling Creek, Dobbs Co., NC and was issued 22 Feb 1764. In another transaction, grant no. 366 was made to a Thomas Bizzell. It was for 300 acres, located on the south side of Neuse River, dobbs co. and was entered 25 Oct 1765 and issued 29 Apre 1768. These actions appear to be by and for the same person. We believe Thomas married Jemima Jernigan, dau of Henry and Anne Jernigan. She was born ca 1720, p. in VA and had a bro named Lewis. --We believe the children of Thomas and Jemima were: Enos (8) b. 1741, Lewis (9) b. 1743, William Gaston (11) b. 1746, Honora (12) b. 1748, John Stanley (14) b. 1750, Jesse (15) b. 1752, Sarah (16) b. 1754 and Mary Bright (20) b. 1756. Thomas and bro John (6) lived close together in Dobbs Co. and made joint land transactions with their Jernigan neighbors. --In 1787, Thomas made a deed of gift of 200 acres to Jesse (15). We believe he died in Wayne Co. before the 1790 national census.

No. 6: John I. Bizzell, believed to be a son of John (4), was born ca 1725, p. in Nansemond Co., VA At a Jan 1762 Johnston Co. court session, a deed of sale from David Dudley to john I. Bizzell for 100 acres was proved by the oath of Samuel Howell and ordered to be registered. the property lay on the south side of Mill Creek at the Neuse River above the upper fording place. In 1767, John sold this 100 acres to Thomas Creadick. in 1769, a grant for 275 acres for John was entered in Dobbs Co., NC. This property was situated close to that of his bro Thomas (5) in the Falling Creek area. A 1769 tax record in Dobbs Co. showed that John Bizzell and son Thomas (13) listed 2 whites and no blacks for a total of 2 persons to be taxed. Another grant in Dobbs Co. was issued to him 24 May 1773. John and bro Thomas (5) also had several land transactions with their Jernigan neighbors. The NC Revolutionary Accounts show that John contributed generously to support the war effort. --We beileve John was the father of the following persons: John (10) b. 1745, Thomas (13) b. 1749 and Simon (18) b. 1755. --On 27 Nov 1782, John sold 170 acres for 10 pounds to his son Thomas. In 1786, he paid tax on 2070 acres in Wayne Co. We believe he died in Wayne Co. before the first national census in 1790.

No. 7: William Bizzell, believed to be a son of John (4), was born ca 1730, p. in Nansemond Co., VA. On 12 Mar 1928. Dr. James Adrian Bizzell (514), great great grandson of William, wrote to virkus Genealogy Publishing Co. saying "family tradition has it that William emigrated from VA to NC." As a young man, William purchased, for 20 pounds of good VA money, 400 acres from David and Nancy Braswell. The land was situated in Edgecombe Co., NC on the north side of Stony Creek and was entered in court records 12 Oct 1763. Although the original deed did not mention wife Hannah, we believe they were married before 1763 since 3 of their children were born before 1765 according to census records. In a 1771 land sale, Thomas Willis to Richard Vick, mention was made of Bizzell's Mill Branch, so William must have operated a grist mill in Edgecombe Co. William and Hannah sold the Edgecombe property on 6 Jan 1772 for 160 pounds--her name was on this deed. They reappeared a few months later (25 Sep 1772) in old Duplin Co. records, as purchasing 470 acres from George miller for 140 pounds. The land was situated on N. Goshen Swamp and the E. side of White Oak Branch near the present-day Sampson Co. line. Afterwards, the family obtained several land grants and bought and sold much property in Duplin, Wayne and Sampson Cos. --William and 2 of his sons served in the NC State Militia, Bladen Co., 1781-1783 and probably saw action in the battle of Tory Hole, Elizabethtown, Aug 1781. he and son James were listed in Duplin co. in a special NC census attempted 1784-1787. That census was only partially completed owing to objections from those being counted. William and other members of his family were more fully listed in the first national census in 1790. In his will probated 6 Aug 1800, William left property to his wife Hannah; children James (21) b. 1760, Arther (22) b. 1762, Nancy (24) b. 1764, Patty (25) b. 1765, Hardy (28) b. 1769, Sarah (30) b. 1771, Isaac (33) b. 1773, Elizabeth (35) b. 1775, Rachel (37) b. 1776, and Mary (40) b. 1779; and grandau Nancy Rogers. The family must have had a keen interest in religious activities as a number of the children married prominent preachers or members of their families. --At the 1800 Duplin Census, Hannah was listed as head-of-house with one male 16-24 yrs old. At the 1810 census, she was listed as head-of-house in adjoining Wayne Co. and reported a white female 10-16 yrs old living with her. Whe was living next-door' to Jesse (15) and Asher (45). Thereafter, Hannah disappeared from census records.

1731 -- 1750

No. 8: Enos Bizzell, believed to be the son of Thomas (5) and Jemima Jernigan, was born ca 1741, p. in Nansemond Co., VA. There is evidence that he may have married and started his own family there. Ref: 1880 Boone Co., AR Census in which David E. Bizzell (88) stated that his father David (23), sone of Enos, was born in VA. --Records indicate that Enos entered military service from Dobbs Co., NC, served for 7 mos in the NC State Militia and for 77 mos with the Continental Army of the newly formed USA. A total of 7263 men from NC served in the Continental Lines and this included re-enlistments as many as 2,3, and 4 times for some. The records of the NC Troops are very meagre owing to the constant and arduous campaigns in the Carolinas. There was frequent loss of all baggage and records. --Col. John Patton was head of these NC Continental Troops. He was taken prisoner with a large number of his men at charleston, SC on 12 May 1780. Thru the aid of Francis Marian [the Swamp Fox] and his troops, Col Patton and manyh of his men excaped. Later, they were stationed at White Plains, NY and were hurriedly marched with Gen. George Washington to Yorktown, VA for the decisive battle there in 1781. These troops were then returned to NY to close the was there. Hostilities dragged on around NY City and Long Island for many months. --In Oct 1783, a request was entered for David (23) to receive a grant of 640 acres in Davidson Co., TN Territory, in payment for Enos' war service. The last army payment of record was made to Enos 1 Aug 1783 and we believe he was killed at or near White Plains, NY some time later that month. The DAR Patriot Index, Washington, 1966, listed Enos' death date as 22 Oct 1783. A memorial stone to his memory stands in Hillcrest Cemetery, Newton Grove, NC.

No. 9: Lewis Bizzell, believed to be a son of Thomas (5) and Jemima Jernigan, wa born ca 1743, p. in Nansemond Co., VA. He probably was named for his uncle, Lewis Jernigan. The family appeared in the 1790 Duplin Co., NC census when Lew listed himself as head-of-house with one other w.m. (white male) over 21, 2 w.m. under 21 and 5 w.f. of all ages. We believe one of these young males was Elemuel (26) b. 1786. Although this family was lliving near William (7), there was no mention of Lewis or his descendants in William's will probated 1800.

No. 10: John Bizzell, believed to be the sone of John I. (6), was born ca 1745, p. in Nansemond Co., VA. Moved with his parents to Johnston Co., NC ca 1762. NC land grant no. 1128 for an undesignated acreage in Dobbs Co. was issued to him 3 Mar 1775. In 1784-85, he and/or his father entered into 4 land transactions in Wayne Co., NC. --John was married to Abigail. At the 1790 Wayne Census, he was listed as John Sr., head-of-house, with his wife, one w.m over 16 and 2 slaves. At the 1800 Wayne Census, he listedhimself and one w.f., both 45+ yrs old. John died 20 Aug 1819 in Wayne Co. and his will stated: "--departed this life on the 20th day of Aug 1819. John Bizzell, being of perfect mind and memory, made this his nuncupative will, made on his death bed in form and mannar following, to wit: In the presence of Solomon Granthman, the said John Bizzell said that is was his wish and desire that his wife Abigail Bizzell should have his property that is here. --signed: Solomon Grantham."

No. 11: William Gaston Bizzell, son of Thomas (5) and Jemima Jernigan, was born ca 1746, p. in Nansemond Co., VA. Land grant no. 591 for 90 acres in Dobbs Co., NC was entered for him 16 May 1772 and issued 22 Jul 1774. He was listed in the 1790 Wayne Do., NC census as William Bizzell Sr. and was living alone. William Bizzell Jr. (32) also was listed and is known to be the son of Jesse (15). In colonial neighborhoods, the older man was known as Sr. and younger one as Jr.; Sr. and Jr. were not always father and son. We did not find William Sr. listed in the 1800 census and he must have been living in someone else's household at the time. Very early land maps in Wayne Co. indicate that this William was a land surveyor. We believe he either remained single or left no male heirs. he died Mar 1806 in Wayne Co. and his bro Jesse (15) was appointed admr. for his estate.

No. 12: Honora Bizzell, believed to be the dau of Thomas (5) and Jemima Jernigan, was born ca 1748, p. in Nansemond Co., VA. She was a witness in 1787 when Thomas deeded 200 acres to Jesse (15).

No. 13: Thomas Bizzell, son of John (6), ws born ca 1749, p. in Nansemond Co., VA. Moved with his parents to Johnston Co. and then to old Dobbs Co., NC ca 1762. A 1769 tax record for Dobbs Co. showed that John Bizzell and son Thomas listed 2 whites and no blacks for a total of 2 persons to be taxec. --Married first to Pattie Stevens. At the 179- Wayne Co. census, Thomas was listed as head-of-house with one w.m. under 16 and 5 w.f. In Mar 1794, he was a juror for the Superior court at New Bern, NC. At the 1800 Wayne Census, Thomas listed himself as 45+, his wife as 45+, 1 w.m. 16-26 and 6 w.f. At the 1810 Wayne Census, he was listed as Thomas Sr. with 5 w.f.l all under 45. Apparently Pattied died before the 1810 census. --We believe the children of Thomas and Pattie were: William Henry (39) b. 1779, Emily (46) b. 1785, Catherine (55) b. 1790, Sally (59) b. 1795, Zilphia (64) b. 1798, Susan (65) b. 1800 and Delana (69) b. 1802. Another one of Thomas' daus must have married Parker. --Records indicate that Thomas married second to Amy Joyner, widow of Thomas Cole, ca 1817. She was born ca 1785. In 1817, Thomas was on jury duty for the Nov term of Wayne court. At the 1820 census, he and Amy were living in adjoining Johnston Co. and listed 5 w.m and 4 w.f. with them. Some of these undoubtedly were the Cole children. We believe William G. (114) b. 1818 and Mary (120) b. 1820 were children of Thomas and Amy. at the 1830 Johnston Census, Thomas listed himself as 80-90, Amy as 40-50, 3 w.m. and 2 w.f. --Amy's first husband, Thomas Cole, was born ca 1754 and served in the Continental Army in the same btn. as Enos (8). Several people have written to the National Archives inquiring about the war record of Thomas Bizzell. Amy made application for a war widow's pension and her lawyer wrote several letters to Washington explaining her marriages to Cole and to Bizzell. Thomas bizzell may have served a short time in the NC Militia during the Revolutionary War; however, we found no confirmation. Amy's claim for a pension was based solely on Thomas Cole's service in the Continental Army. --Thoma Bizzell apparently died before the 1840 census. At the 1870 Wayne Census, Amy was livinhg with her son W@illiam G. in Grantham Twp. and listed as 100 yrs old.

No. 14: John Stanley Bizzell, son of Thomas (5) and Jemima Jernigan, was born ca 1750, p. in Nansemond Co., VA. Moved with his parents to the Falling Creek area of Dobbs Co., NC ca 1762. As a young man, he probably had several land transactions in Dobbs Co., but it is difficult to distinguish between his transactions and those of 2 other johns (6 & 10) living in the same district. In Jul 1774, a John Bizel was indicted for asault and battery in Dobbs Co. and we believe it was this person. The case was heard in District Court at New Bern, NC. --At the 1790 Wayne Census, he was listed as John Jr., to distinguish him from the older John (10) living nhearby. He listed himself as head-of-house with 3 w.m. and 3 w.f. living with him. On 12 Jun 1797, he prepared a will naming his wife Nancy Ann and children Zilphia (31) b. 1771, Sarah (34) b. 1773, John (41) b. 1780, Thomas (42) b. 1783, and Isaac (52) b. 1789. because of the wording in the will, it appears that John may have had 2 wives, with the 2 younger children born to the second wife. The will appointed bro Jesse (15) co-executor with Sanford McLendon, son-in-law. Signers were R. McKinne, bro William (11) and Vincern Salmon. John died before the 1800 census and perhaps concurrent with the date of his will. At the 1800 Wayne census, Ann was listed as head-of-house with their 3 boys and a w.f. 45+. --In May 1804, Nancy Ann was named as guardian of John, an infant, and a trust fund was established. This may have been the illegitimate child of William Bizzell (32) and Ann Cogdell, described in 3 court records from 1802-1805. --At the 1810 Wayne census, Nancy Ann was listed with 2 w.m. 16-26 and a w.f. 26-45. --In early 1821, she was sick for 56 days at the home of Dr. Ephraim Bradshaw in adjoining Sampson Co. and died there 10 Mar 1821. Jesse (15) was executor of the estate and dr. Bradshaw went thru Wayne court to collect. The court allowed the following expenses: 56 days of board and medical attendance--$112. for making a coffin--$16, lumber--67 cents, one pound of nails--20 cents, one gallon of brandy and one gallon of whiskey for the wake--$3.