History of Tract Ownership - Tract Map of Vicinity of Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., Virginia

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Allen was one of the early family names of this region. O'Dell provides some information on this family that is helpful in understanding the dynamics of land ownership during the 18th century.

Pioneers of Old Frederick County Virginia by Cecil O'Dell, 1995

Benjamin Allen (born about 1690) purchased 900 acres located on Conowingo Creek and Octoraro Creek (branches of the Susquehanna River) in northwestern Cecil County, Maryland from Ephraim Herrman and his wife Isabella for 120 pounds on 28 November 1714. Benjamin sold the northern half of the 900-acre tract (450 acres) to Reuben Allen for 60 pounds on 13 January 1719/20.

Benjamin was in Orange County, Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley before 26 February 1734/35 when he had 170 acres on the "North Branch of the Shanando" River surveyed. He had an additional 120 acres surveyed on 2 March 1734/35. On 29 June 1739, he received a Patent from the Colony of Virginia for 400 acres located on the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. The south property line is located at the mouth of Mill Creek on the North Fork of Shenandoah River. The tract's southwest corner is east of and near U.S. Highway 11 and Mill Creek at Mt. Jackson [in my map this corner plots west of Hwy. 11]. Benjamin's mill, in operation by 24 February 1742/43, was located near the southwest corner on Mill Creek.

Reuben Allen, Benjamin's brother, was deceased in Orange County, Virginia by 26 November 1741 when his son Reuben Allen was appointed administrator of his father's estate. The Bond for Reuben II was guaranteed by Thomas Moore and Benjamin Allen.

Benjamin Allen was deceased by 19 February 1746/47 when Reuben Allen II was appointed administrator of Benjamin's estate with William White and Thomas Moore as sureties. As his nearest blood relative, Ralph Allen (brother of Benjamin and Reuben I) became heir-at-law to Benjamin. Ralph and his wife Amy Allen of Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island deeded the 400-acre 1739 patent land to Reuben II in 1747.

Mary Allen, widow of Reuben I, received a Fairfax grant for 400 acres on Mill Creek on 19 January 1749/50. This tract is located about three miles west of Mt. Jackson on Virginia Highway 263 and Shenandoah County Highway 729. Mary Allen was deceased by 29 May 1751 when Jackson Allen and Joseph Allen (as administrators of her estate) presented a Bond in Augusta County Court.

Reuben Allen II (born about 1720) was deceased by 29 May 1751 when his wife Ingabo Allen presented her bond to the Augusta County Court with Cornelius Ruddle as surety. By order of the Court, 308 acres were laid off for Ingabo Skeen (widow of Reuben Allen II) on 26 November 1763. Reuben and Ingabo had at least one son, Reuben Allen III (born about 1745), who was deceased by 25 November 1779 when his will (dated 1 September 1779) was proved in Shenandoah County Court. Reuben Allen III bequeathed one-third of his land holdings to son Thomas, one-third to son Aaron and one-third to son John. He mentioned his wife Lydia and daughters Hannah Allen and Mary Allen. Thomas Allen (born about 1771) died an infant shortly after his father's death. Aaron Allen (born about 1773) married and had children. John Allen (born about 1777) married and had children. Lydia Allen, widow of Reuben Allen III, married Joseph Hawkins.

Aaron Allen (born about 1773) and his wife Dorothy sold the 400-acre 1739 patent land to Joseph Miller on 14 March 1796 [Deed Book K page 211 describes this transaction, which appears to be part of Reuben Allen's 625-acre patent, as described on north westerly side of the North River, thus not the 400-acre 1739 patent].

Jackson Allen (son of Reuben I and Mary) received a Fairfax grant for 202 acres, 2 rods located on the North River Shenandoah on 21 July 1749. The tract was adjacent southeast of Benjamin Allen's 400-acre 1739 patent land. Joseph Allen (son of Reuben I and Mary) purchased 118 acres adjacent southeast of the 1739 patent land and adjacent southwest of Jackson's 220-acre grant land from Lord Fairfax on 21 July 1749.

List of Grants

Benjamin Allen, 400 acres, 29 JUN 1739

Frederick Co. Deed Book 10 page 117 - 3 DEC 1764 - Lease - John Skeen to Walter Moffett, tract on North River of Shanandore on upper end of land granted to Benjamin Allen, 140 acres, term of 9 years

Shenandoah Co. Deed Book A page 290 and 291 - 27/22 MAR 1773 - Lease/Release - Reubin Allen and his wife Lydia to Joseph Allen, 100 acres on south side of the North Branch of Shanando, part of a survey of Benjamin Allen of 400 acres

Shenandoah Co. Deed Book A page 374 - 22 JUN 1773 - Abraham Allen of Newport Co., Colony of Rhode Island, son and heir of Ralph Allen, late of Middleton, Newport Co., Rhode Island, who was the brother and heir of Benjamin Allen late of Augusta Co, VA to Reuben Allen of Dunmore Co., VA, son and heir of Reuben Allen late of Augusta Co., VA - Whereas Benjamin Allen is entitled to the fee simple Estate and Inheritance of 400 acres of land in said county of Augusta now Dunmore ... while on the death of said Benjamin ... to the said Ralph Allen, deceased, who conveyed on 18/19 JUN 1747 to said Reuben Allen, deceased, ... that said Abraham Allen sold said tract of 400 acres of land ...

Shenandoah Co. Deed Book A pages 430 and 431 - 24 NOV 1773 - lease and release - Reubin Allen and his wife Lydia to Jackson Allen, 140 acres on north side of Shenandoah [part of 400 acre tract?]

Shenandoah Co. Deed Book M page 676 - 1802 (day and month not provided) - Joseph Hawkins and George Bird, committee of Aaron Allen and Dorothy Allen, wife of Aaron Allen to Joseph Miller, tract on North River of Shenandoah, 10 acres, part of land devised to said Aaron Allen by the will of his father Reubin Allen, deceased, and part of a tract of 400 acres granted to Benjamin Allen

Jackson Allen, 270 acres, 22 OCT 1766

Shenandoah County Deed Book A pages 440 and 441 - 24 NOV 1773 - lease/release - Jackson Allen and his wife Elizabeth to Reubin Allen, north side Shenandore, joining said Reubin Allen's land - 270 acres

Shenandoah County Deed Book P page 245 - 8 SEP 1806 - Reuben Allen and his wife Magdalene to Isreal Allen, tract on north branch of Shenandoah River, same tract where Reuben Allen now lives, which was devised to him by Jackson Allen, deceased, his father's last will and testament - 140 acres

Jackson Allen, 202 acres 2 rods, 21 JUL 1749

tract history not researched

Joseph Allen, 118 acres, 21 JUL 1749

tract history not researched

Joseph Allen, 153 acres, 23 FEB 1776

tract history not researched

Joseph Allen, 286 acres, 24 FEB 1776

tract history not researched

Mary Allen, 400 acres, 19 JAN 1749

Shenandoah County Deed Book C pages 382 and 383, lease and release, 29/30 MAR 1780 - Henry Kelkner to John Snavely, 2 tracts of land, 37 acres (part of Mary Allen's 400 acres) the other tract part of 94 acres granted to Henry Kelkner 30 APR 1779 - total of both tracts is 84 acres (37 acres + 47 acres)

Shenandoah County Deed Book E pages 3 and 5, lease and release, 17/18 NOV 1783 - Henry Kelkner and wife Barbara, eldest son and heir at law of Michael Kelkner, deceased to George Grider, 184 acres on Mill Creek, part of tract of 400 acres granted 17 DEC 1749 to Mary Allen who conveyed to Goefery Beck, who conveyed to Michael Kelkner and after his decease all the tract of 400 acres descended unto said Henry Kelkner as being his eldest son and said Henry Kelkner having conveyed 37 acres thereof to John Snavely (DB C:383 30 MAR 1780) and 23 acres of said tract to John Burt and now the remainder thereof being divided between said George Grider and Jacob Longnaker, part which is conveyed to said George Grider according to division survey by Jacob Rinker as follows at a large pine John Burts corner...184 acres

Shenandoah County Deed Book E pages 8 and 9, lease and release, 18/19 NOV 1783 - Henry Kelkner and wife Barbara, eldest son and heir at law of Michael Kelkner, deceased to Jacob Longnecker, 156 acres, part of tract of 400 acres granted 17 DEC 1749 to Mary Allen...etc.

Shenandoah County Deed Book E page 314, 1 AUG 1785 - John Snavely and wife Mary to John Peters, 37 acres on Mill Creek adjacent tracts of Henry Kelkner and Henry Moyer, also another tract of 47 acres lying near Mill Creek, the two tracts conveyed to John Snavely by Henry Kelkner in March, 1780

Shenandoah County Deed Book E page 420, 5 JUL 1785 - Jacob Longacre to Christopher Krisser 2 tracts of land containing 203 acres on Mill Creek, one tract of 156 acres, adjacent tracts John Snavely and George Grider, also another tract (47 acres), part of same tract of 400 acres, adjacent tract Jacob Shaver

Shenandoah County Deed Book I page 461, 9 JUL 1794 - Jacob Longenecker and wife Sively to John Frederick, land on Mill Creek conveyed to Jacob Longenecker by Henry Kelkner 19 NOV 1783, 47 acres

Shenandoah County Deed Book K page 245, 12 APR 1796 - John Peters and wife Catharine to Adam Wirtenberger, 37 acres on Mill Creek, adjacent to John Snavely, Henry Kelkner, Henry Moyrer, John Pennywit, conveyed to John Peters by John Snavely 1 AUG 1785, also another tract, 20 3/4 acres, very near Mill Creek conveyed to John Peters by John Felsmoyer 26 JUN 1787

Isaac Bond, 400 acres, 8 JUN 1796

tract history not researched

Henry Burkhard, 279 acres, 21 FEB 1781

no deed of sale found

Simon Burkhard, 24 1/2 acres, 19 AUG 1789

Shenandoah County Deed Book P page 65, 23 NOV 1805 - Simon Barhard and his wife Polly to Samuel Overholtzer, 24 1/2 acres, on soth side of Mill Creek, patent issued to Simon Barhard 19 AUG 1789, Simon Barhard was assignee of Jacob Shaffer Jr. - Simon Barhard by his last will and testament bequeathed land to son Simon Barhard

Shenandoah County Deed Book R page 149, 11 DEC 1809 - Samuel Overholser and his wife Nancy to Philip Shafer, 24 1/2 acres, south side of Mill Creek

Michael Burkhard, 400 acres, 23 JAN 1777

tract history not researched

Jacob Coile, 400 acres, 15 JUL 1765

Shenandoah County Deed Book E page 126 - 22 NOV 1784 - Jacob Coile and his wife Catherine to John Coile, 400 acres , tract on Mill Creek

Shenandoah County Deed Book H page 484 - 24 OCT 1792 - John Coile and his wife Elizabeth to Henry Hottle, 60 acres , tract on both sides of Mill Creek, part of a tract of 400 acres

Shenandoah County Deed Book M page 155 - 7 APR 1800 - Henry Hottle and his wife Christina to Moses Walton, 61 � acres , tract on both sides of Mill Creek, same land conveyed to HH by John Coile and his wife Elizabeth 10 JUN 1793

Shenandoah County Deed Book M page 284 - 8 DEC 1800 - Jacob Coile et al., sons and devisees of John Coile, deceased to Samuel Wall, 2 acres, tract near Mill Creek, same tract where Samuel Wall now lives, part of tract of 400 acres granted 15 JUL 1765 to Jacob Coile, who conveyed to his son John Coile, who conveyed part to Henry Hottle and by his last will and testament devised the remainder to his five sons

Shenandoah County Deed Book N page 380 - 11 OCT 1803 - John Coile et al. to Moses Walton, 44 acres, tract on north side of Mill Creek, part of a tract granted 15 JUL 1765 to Jacob Coile, 400 acres, who conveyed to John Coile, who by his last will and testament devised to his 5 sons and one son, Henry Coile sold his undivided 1/5

Shenandoah County Deed Book N page 382 - 11 OCT 1803 - John Coile et al. to Peter Coile, 85 � acres, tract on Mill Creek, part of tract granted 15 JUL 1765�etc.

Shenandoah County Deed Book N page 384 - 11 OCT 1803 - Jacob Coile et al. to John Coile, 84 � acres, tract on Mill Creek�etc.

Shenandoah County Deed Book N page 386 - 11 OCT 1803 - John Coile et al. to Jacob Coile, 82 � acres, � etc.

Shenandoah County Deed Book N page 387 - 11 OCT 1803 - John Coile et al. to Abraham Coile, 84 � acres�etc.

Shenandoah County Deed Book N page 387 - 11 OCT 1803 - Jacob Coile and his wife Sarah and Abraham Coile to Samuel Wall, 2 acres, part of 400 acres

Shenandoah County Deed Book N page 411 - 16 OCT 1803 - Jacob Coile to Moses Walton, 34 � acres, part of 400 acres

Shenandoah County Deed Book N page 414 - 17 OCT 1803 - Jacob Coile to Samuel Walton, 78 acres, part of 400 acres

Abraham Collett, 550 acres, 11 NOV 1756

Frederick County Deed Book 7 pages 525 and 527 - 7/8 SEP 1762 - lease and release - Abraham Collet to Mountsa Byrd, 550 acres, tract on North River of Shannando, same tract granted to AC 11 NOV 1756

Shenandoah County Deed Book A pages 91 and 92 - 6/7 MAY 1772 - lease and release - Mounce Bird to George Ruddle, 550 acres, tract on west side of the North River of Shanandoah, granted to AC

Shenandoah County Deed Book B pages 318 and 320 - 10/10 FEB 1776 - lease and release - George Ruddle to Abraham Bird, 550 acres, tract west side of the North River granted to AC

Shenandoah County Deed Book E page 435 - 23 FEB 1786 - Mounce Bird gives his son, Abraham Bird, power of attorney

Shenandoah County Deed Book N page 321 - 8 AUG 1803 - Abraham Bird and his wife Rachael to Lawrence Pittman, 347 acres, tract on northwest side of the North River of Shanandoah, part of 550 acres

Shenandoah County Deed Book N page 323 - 8 AUG 1803 - Abraham Bird and his wife Rachael to Edward Walton, 213 acres, tract on northwest side of the North River of Shanandoah, part of 550 acres

George Counts, 320 acres, 5 MAY 1777

tract history not researched

Mary Denham, 425 acres, 13 OCT 1762

tract history not researched

Joseph Dennum, 420 acres, 20 DEC 1750

Frederick County Deed Book 10 pages 176 and 177 - 6/7 MAR 1765 - lease and release - Joseph Denham and his wife Eleoner and Mary Denham relict of Joseph Denham Sr., deceased to Joseph Hawkins, 420 acres

Shenandoah County Deed Book D pages 386 and 387 - 19/20 FEB 1784 - lease and release - Sarah Hawkins of Shenandoah Co., Samuel Hawkins and his wife Catherine of Lincoln Co., VA to Rebecca Campbell, 200 acres 100 perches, adjacent tract of Adam Fox, formerly James Hill

Shenandoah County Deed Book D pages 400 and 401 - 24/24 JUN 1784 - lease and release - Sarah Hawkins, Benjamin Hawkins and his wife Magdalin to Joseph Allen, 220 acres, crossing a branch called Allens Mill Branch

Shenandoah County Deed Book I page 38 - 19 DEC 1792 - John Campbell, one of the heirs of Rebekah Pugh/Campbell to Joseph Hawkins, 1/5 part of tract on Mill Creek

Shenandoah County Deed Book I page 532 - 1 SEP 1792 - Joseph Campbell, heir of Rebecca Pugh/Campbell to Joseph Hawkins, 1/5 part of tract on Mill Creek

Shenandoah County Deed Book I page 534 - 10 DEC 1792 - Archibald Campbell, heir of Rebecca Pugh/Campbell to Joseph Hawkins, 1/5 part of tract on Mill Creek

Shenandoah County Deed Book I page 536 - 13 JAN 1795 - Joseph Hawkins to Matthias Zehring, 3/5 part ten hundred acres [should be two hundred acres] of tract on Mill Creek

Shenandoah County Deed Book I page 537 - 10 MAR 1795 - Joseph Allen and his wife Eunice to Samuel Walton, 5 acres, tract on a branch of Mill Creek, part of tract of 220 acres conveyed to JA by Sarah Hawkins, Benj. Hawkins and wife Magdalene on 24/25 JUN 1784

Shenandoah County Deed Book K page 76 - 27 OCT 1795 - Richard Campbell, one of the devisees of the late Col. Richard Campbell, deceased, and one of the heirs of Rebecca Pugh late Rebecca Campbell, wife of said Richard Campbell, deceased to Matthias Zehring, 1/5 part of undivided whole of a certain tract of land on drains of Mill Creek which Richard Campbell is entitled to as child and heir of Rebecca Pugh, deceased, late Rebecca Campbell, together with 1/5 part all houses, etc.

Shenandoah County Deed Book K page 405 - 11 JAN 1797 - Jonathan Campbell to Matthias Zehring, 1/5 part of 200 acres, tract lying on Mill Creek, the same of which 4/5 have been conveyed to Matthias Zehring by Joseph Hawkins and Richard Campbell by their deeds.

Shenandoah County Deed Book S page 259 - 9 SEP 1811 - Benjamin Allen and wife Hannah to Samuel Walton, 105 acres, but by resurvey found to be 101 � acres, on a branch of Mill Creek, which was sold to Benj. Allen by Joseph Allen and his wife Unice on 12 JUL 1802, adjacent to land of Samuel Walton, purchased from Jackson Allen.

David Denny, 396 acres, 11 APR 1772

tract history not researched

John Dering, 50 acres, 21 MAY 1766

unable to locate any deeds for this tract

This tract has some serious errors in the survey. The South 225 poles line is clearly too long for a 50 acre tract. There may also be one or two line segments along Mill Creek that are missing in the survey data provided in the grant. Without further information, it is only possible to make a "best guess" as to the tract outline.

John Dodson, 260 acres, 11 NOV 1754

Frederick County Deed Book 6 pages 317 and 319 - 20/29 MAY 1761 - lease and release - John Dodson and his wife Elizabeth to Abraham Derst, 260 acres, on Mill Creek, adjacent tract of Joseph Denham

Frederick County Deed Book 10 page 25 - 8 OCT 1764 - release - Abraham Derst and his wife Mary to Henry Mier, 260 acres

Jacob Funkhouser, 10 3/4 acres, 14 NOV 1791

no deeds of sale found for this tract

Adam Giger, 158 acres, 14 FEB 1777

tract history not researched

Thomas Griffeth, 265 acres, 19 MAR 1753

tract history not researched

Thomas Griffeth, 93 acres, 17 MAR 1753

tract history not researched

Burr Harrison, 325 acres, 9 SEP 1788

tract history not researched

Joseph Hawkins, 310 acres, 4 OCT 1762

Shenandoah County Deed Book E page 354 - 1 APR 1785 - Gary Hawkins, executor of the estate of Joseph Hawkins, deceased, appoint my son, Joseph Hawkins as my attorney

Shenandoah County Deed Book M page 133 - 31 DEC 1799 - Joseph Hawkins and his wife Lydia to Joseph Hawkins Jr., their son, 100 acres, tract on westerly side of the North River of Shenandoah, part of 310 acres granted to Joseph Hawkins

Shenandoah County Deed Book M page 134 - 31 DEC 1799 - Joseph Hawkins and his wife Lydia to John Hawkins, their son, 100 acres, tract on westerly side of the North River of Shenandoah, part of 310 acres granted to Joseph Hawkins

Shenandoah County Deed Book M page 136 - 31 DEC 1799 - Joseph Hawkins and his wife Lydia to William Hawkins, their son, 110 acres, tract on westerly side of the North River of Shenandoah, part of 310 acres granted to Joseph Hawkins

Shenandoah County Deed Book N page 450 - 13 MAR 1804 - Joseph Hawkins Jr. and his wife Margaret to John Morgan, same land from deed 31 DEC 1799, Joseph Hawkins Jr., 100 acres

Shenandoah County Deed Book O page 101 - 10 DEC 1804 - John Morgan and his wife Elizabeth to Isaac Samuels, 100 acres (same land as DB N p. 450 - 13 MAR 1804)

Shenandoah County Deed Book S page 283 - 7 OCT 1811 - William Hawkins and his wife Lydia to Peter Munch, 3 lots of � acre each in Hawkinsburg, part of a tract of 110 acres conveyed to William Hawkins by Joseph Hawkins and his wife Lydia, lots number 4, 16, 48

Shenandoah County Deed Book S page 286 - 7 OCT 1811 - William Hawkins and his wife Lydia to Jacob Shroeder, 2 lots of � acre each, westerly side of the North River of Shenandoah, each part of a tract of 110 acres, lots number 17 and 18

Shenandoah County Deed Book T page 259 - 7 SEP 1812 - John Hawkins and his wife Mary to Israel Allen, 100 acres, on westerly side of North River of Shenandoah, same land conveyed to John Hawkins by Joseph Hawkins and his wife Lydia by deed of gift 31 DEC 1799

Shenandoah County Deed Book T page 261 - 7 SEP 1812 - William Hawkins and his wife Lydia to George Schroeder, � acre in the town of Hawkinsburg, lot # 19

Shenandoah County Deed Book T page 260 - 7 SEP 1812 - William Hawkins and his wife Lydia to Elizabeth Skeen, � acre lot number 20 in town of Hawkinsburg, the same lot that was heretofore given said Elizabeth Skeen by Joseph Hawkins, but no conveyance was made. Joseph Hawkins was the original proprietor of Hawkinsburg.

Shenandoah County Deed Book T page 262 - 7 SEP 1812 - William Hawkins and his wife Lydia to Israel Allen, 110 acres, but subtracting town lots sold, part of 310 acre tract, tract lying on westerly side of the North River of Shanandoah, same tract conveyed to William Hawkins by Joseph Hawkins and his wife Lydia by deed of gift 31 DEC 1799, adjacent tract of Reuben Allen. Whereas Joseph Hawkins before conveying 110 acres to William Hawkins, laid out greater parts thereof into � acre lots and streets to be made into a town by the name of Hawkinsburg and also some out lots � and William Hawkins also made title to some lots after property was vested in him.

Shenandoah County Deed Book T page 263 - 7 SEP 1812 - William Hawkins and his wife Lydia to Benjamin Hawkins, 11 �-acre lots in Hawkinsburg, lot numbers 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47

"From very early days Joseph Hawkins was a familiar name in this community, and it is possible that Hawkinstown was named after one of the men who bore the name of Joseph." (A History of Shenandoah County, Virginia by John W. Wayland, 1927)

Judging from the entries in the deed books, it seems most likely, rather than possible, that Hawkinstown is named after Joseph Hawkins.

Michael Henline, 372 acres, 16 DEC 1751

Not able to locate grant online at Library of Virginia, but subsequent deeds document this grant.

Survey of the tract was conducted 27 OCT 1749 and determined to be 372 acres located on Jumping Run. Adjacent tracts: John Penywite, Jacob Powesley, John Panter [Painter]. The chain carriers for the survey were Rialy More and John Panter, Daniel Holeman was present at the survey and the surveyor was George Byrne. Note that subsequent deeds list the tract at 322 acres, but the division survey resulted in two tracts of 186 acres, which supports the figure of 372 acres.

Shenandoah County Deed Book V page 444 - 10 MAR 1815 - Jacob Smith and his wife Gertrout, the late Gertrout Coffelt, granddaughter of Michael Henline, deceased, who gave all his land to Gertrout, sell to Conrad Smith 186 acres, on Jumping Run, part of a larger tract of 322 [should be 372] acres formerly granted to Michael Henline, deceased, 16 DEC 1751. Adjacent tracts are land Gertrout conveyed to her father Jacob Coffelt and another tract of 51 acres on Jumping Run granted 12 MAR 1781

Shenandoah County Deed Book V page 339 - 28 AUG 1813 - Gertrout Coffelt to Jacob Coffelt, 186 acres, part of land granted 16 DEC 1751, 322 acres [should be 372 acres]

Michael Henley, 51 acres, 12 MAR 1781

see Michael Henline, 372 acres, for subsequent tract history

John Hootzel, 344 acres, 11 SEP 1778, assignee of John Davis who was assignee of John Pennywitz

Shenandoah County Deed Book C page 500 - 25/26 OCT 1781 - lease and release - John Hutzel and his wife Elizabeth to Abraham Kelley and Robert Berdidge, 344 acres

Shenandoah County Deed Book D pages 411 and 412 - 20/21 APR 1784 - Abraham Kelly and Robert Berdidge to Herbert Winegarner, 344 acres

Shenandoah County Deed Book F page 209 - 27 SEP 1786 - Herbert Winegardner and his wife Elizabeth to Andrew Murheid, 100 acres, part of a tract of 344 acres

Shenandoah County Deed Book M page 545 - 12 OCT 1801 - Andrew Muirheed and his wife Martha to Henry Kingree, 100 acres, part of a tract of 344 acres and another tract, 54 acres, part of a tract of 222 acres, conveyed to Andrew Muirheed by Jonas Ryanhart and his wife Mary on 8 OCT 1793

Shenandoah County Deed Book P page 252 - 8 SEP 1806 - Herbert Winegardner and his wife Elizabeth to Jacob Grove and George Funkhouser, 236 acres, part of a tract of 344 acres

John Hough, 385 acres, 16 DEC 1788

Shenandoah County Deed Book H pages 199 and 201 - 11/12 AUG 1791 - lease and release - John Hough to Lewis Blessing, 46 acres, part of a larger tract granted to John Hough 16 DEC 1788

I believe that the John Hough of this grant was the same man as the surveyor for Shenandoah County. It appears that the balance of his grant, after selling 46 acres to Lewis Blessing, was granted to Abraham Brewbaker, 332 acres, 16 JUL 1789. John Hough's survey for 385 acres was conducted May 16, 1781. Abraham Brewbaker's survey for 332 acres was conducted November 3, 1788. However, in the latter survey there is this statement: "November 18th 1775 A survey made by one of my Deputys claimed by the assignee of Ulirick Moyres who informed me the said Ulirick Moyres had a warrant of survey for the same land which his Lordship kept up did not admit the said Moyres to any title thereto. Now at the request of Abraham Brubaker the assignee of said Moyres as I am informed I have�[made the survey]. [Signed] John Hough" Thus, it appears that John Hough had to surrender his grant to Abraham Brubaker, who had a claim that preceded his claim.

Shenandoah County Deed Book I page 577 - 25 APR 1795 - Abraham Brewbaker Sr. and his wife Barbara to Lewis and John Blessing, 176 acres, part of a tract formerly assigned to Abraham Brewbaker by Ulrick Moyer and afterwards granted to Abraham Brewbaker

Shenandoah County Deed Book K page 95 - 10 FEB 1796 - Abraham Brewbaker Sr. and his wife Barbara to Joseph Miller, 156 acres, part of a tract formerly assigned to Abraham Brewbaker by Ulrick Moyer. Adjacent tract: Reubin Allen

Shenandoah County Deed Book O page 370 - 9 SEP 1805 - John Blessing to Lewis Blessing, 176 acres more or less, same tract conveyed to Lewis and John Blessing by Abraham Brubaker Sr. by deed of 25 APR 1792 [should be 1795]. Adjacent tracts: George Weaver, Sebastian Stegeler, Reuben Allen, Jonas Rinehart (formerly Henry Helgey) and Jacob Pennywit

Henry Kelkner, 385 acres, 29 APR 1779

Shenandoah County Deed Book F page 201 - 27 SEP 1786 - Henry Kelkner and his wife Barbara to Henry Miller, 192 acres, part of 385 acres granted to HK 29 APR 1779. Adjacent tracts: Joseph Hawkins and Jacob Coile.

Shenandoah County Deed Book F page 375 - 25 APR 1787 - Henry Kelkner and his wife Barbara to Adam Moyer, 193 acres. Adjacent tracts: Moyer, Henry Millis, John Pennywit

Shenandoah County Deed Book G page 119 - 30 JUL 1788 - Adam Moyer and his wife Mary Ann to Martin Mohler, 193 acres. Adjacent tracts: Moyer, Henry Miller, John Davis, John Pennywit

Shenandoah County Deed Book R page 176 - 23 APR 1809 - Martin Mohler to John Mohler, estimated 198 acres, same tract conveyed by Adam Moyers to Martin Mohler. Adjacent tracts: Henry Lindamoot, Adam Smith, John Smith, John Bare, John Penniwit, Michael Lantz and others.

Henry Kelkner, 94 acres, 30 APR 1779

Shenandoah County Deed Book C page 383, 30 MAR 1780 - Henry Kelkner to John Snavely, 47 acres

Shenandoah County Deed Book E page 314, 1 AUG 1785 - John Snavely to John Peters, 47 acres

George Lindanwood, 400 acres, 2 JAN 1768

Shenandoah County Deed Book G page 82 - 13 JUL 1788 - George Henry Lindamude and his wife Magdalene and John Lindamude and his wife Magdalene to Michael Decker, 200 acres, tract on the drains of Mill Creek, part of 400 acres granted 2 JAN 1768 to George Lindamude, deceased who devised by his last will and testament to his 2 sons (GHL and JL) 400 acres and they now convey part, 200 acres, to Michael Decker. Adjacent tract: Joseph Denham

Shenandoah County Deed Book G page 209 - 4 AUG 1788 - John Lindamude and his wife Magdalene to George Henry Lindamude, 200 acres, tract on Mill Creek, part of 400 acres granted 2 JAN 1768, etc.

Shenandoah County Deed Book G page 313 - 24 JUN 1789 - Michael Decker to Peter Teisinger, 200 acres, tract on drains of Mill Creek, same tract conveyed to Michael Decker by George Henry Lindamood, etc. 30 JUL 1788. Adjacent tract: Joseph Denham. Also an adjoining tract conveyed to Michael Decker by Henry Burkhead and his wife Elizabeth, 279 acres, by deed 31 JUL 1788. Adjacent tract: Joseph Hawkins

Richard Merley, 265 acres, 20 JUN 1754

Frederick County Deed Book 13 page 171 - 21 OCT 1769 - Richard Marlin to Joseph Hawkins for consideration of Natural Love and Affection, 265 acres, tract on Mill Creek. [Joseph Hawkins' first wife is said to be Sarah Marlin, presumably the daughter of Richard Marlin]

Shenandoah County Deed Book A page 405 - 29 SEP 1773 - Sarah Hawkins sole Exor. of the last will and testament of Joseph Hawkins, deceased to Joseph Hawkins, 265 acres, tract commonly known by Martins [Marlins] Land

Shenandoah County Deed Book B page 50 - 26 SEP 1774 - Joseph Hawkins and his wife Rebecca to Richard Campbell, 265 acres on Mill Creek. Adjacent tract: John Pennewit

Shenandoah County Deed Book B pages 78 and 80 - 17/18 DEC 1774 - lease and release - Richard Campbell and his wife Rebeccah to Jacob Funkhouser, 265 acres

Reubin Moore, 230 acres, 3 JUN 1788

tract history not researched

Reubin Moore, 60 acres, 7 NOV 1800

tract history not researched

Ryley Moore, 175 acres, 15 AUG 1749

tract history not researched

William More, 228 acres, 10 FEB 1749

tract history not researched

Jacob Pennywitz, 286 acres, 27 JUN 1787

no deed of sale found for this tract

John Pennywitz, 500 acres, 27 JUN 1787

Shenandoah County Deed Book H page 43 - 25 JAN 1791 - John Pennywit Sr. to his son Adam Pennywit, 500 acres, westerly side of Mill Creek

Shenandoah County Deed Book H page 102 - 5 MAR 1791 - Adam Pennywit and his wife Sarah to Jacob Funkhouser, 253 acres, southwest side of Mill Creek, part of 500 acres granted 27 JUN 1787 to John Pennywitz and conveyed to Adam Pennywit 25 JAN 1791

Shenandoah County Deed Book I page 499 - 14 OCT 1794 - Adam Pennywit and his wife Sarah of Hamilton County, Ohio by Jacob Pennywit their attorney to Michael Sigler, 247 acres, the residue after granting of 253 acres to Jacob Funkhouser, tract westardly side of Mill Creek, part of 500 acres granted 20 JUN 1787

John Pennywite, 390 acres, 2 AUG 1750

This grant is listed at 390 acres, but later deeds indicate that the original grant was 309 acres.

Shenandoah County Deed Book H page 59 - 17 JAN 1791 - John Pennywit Sr. to John Pennywit Jr., 309 acres, tract on Mill Creek granted 2 AUG 1750. Adjacent tracts: Reily Moore and Benjamin Allen

Shenandoah County Deed Book M page 548 - 12 OCT 1801 - John Pennywite to Reuben Moore, 1 acre, tract on Mill Creek where Reuben lives, part of 309 acres

Shenandoah County Deed Book M page 697 - 16 SEP 1801 - John Pennywitt to John Morgan, 10 acres, tract on both sides of the Main Road leading from Woodstock to New Market, near Mill Creek, part of 309 acres granted 2 AUG 1750

Shenandoah County Deed Book N page 509 - 2 JUL 1804 - John Pennywit Sr. and his wife Elizabeth to John Pennywit Jr., his son, 100 acres, tract on east side of Mill Creek

Shenandoah County Deed Book L page 363 - 9 APR 1798 - John Pennywit Jr. and his wife Ann to Joseph Miller, � acre 20 perches, north side of Mill Creek, part of 309 acres granted 2 AUG 1750. Adjacent tract: land which Reuben Moore and his wife Ann conveyed to said Joseph Miller

Shenandoah County Deed Book O page 27 - 10 SEP 1804 - John Pennywit and his wife Elizabeth to Samuel Watt, 101 acres, tract on northeast side of Allens Mill Creek, part of 309 acres granted 2 AUG 1750 and which the elder John Pennywit conveyed to said John Pennywit. Adjacent tract: land which said John Pennywit sold to John Morgan on same creek

Shenandoah County Deed Book O page 225 - 10 JUN 1805 - John Pennywite and his wife Elizabeth to John Morgan, 45 acres, tract on Mill Creek, part of 309 acres granted 2 AUG 1750. Adjacent tracts: Michael Stigler

Shenandoah County Deed Book O page 227 - 10 JUN 1805 - John Pennywit and his wife Elizabeth to Michael Sigler, 30 acres, tract on both sides of Mill Creek, part of 309 acres granted 2 AUG 1750. Adjacent tracts: an acre conveyed to Reuben Moore

Shenandoah County Deed Book R page 449 - 9 SEP 1810 - John Pennywit and his wife Rebeckah to John Morgan, 100 acres, east side of Mill Creek, conveyed to said John Pennywit by his father 2 JUL 1804

John Pennewitz, 419 acres, 7 JUN 1788

Shenandoah County Deed Book H page 57 - 17 JAN 1791 - John Pennywitz Sr. to Philip Pennywitz, 419 acres, tract on the drains of Mill Creek and part on the drains of Stony Creek, granted 7 JUN 1788. Adjacent tracts: Joseph Denham and John Ruddle

Shenandoah County Deed Book I page 104 - 8 APR 1793 - Philip Pennywitz to Adam Smith, 319 acres, tract on drains of Mill Creek and part on drains of Stony Creek, part of 419 acres granted 7 JUN 1788. Adjacent tracts: Joseph Denham and John Ruddle

Shenandoah County Deed Book I page 229 - 9 SEP 1793 - Philip Pennywitz to Enoch Murehead, 100 acres, on the drains of Mill Creek, part of 419 acres granted 7 JUN 1788

Shenandoah County Deed Book M page 483 - 5 SEP 1801 - Enoch Muirhead and his wife Mary to Adam Smith Jr., 100 acres, on the drains of Mill Creek, conveyed by Philip Pennywitz to Enoch Muirhead 90 SEP 1793

Shenandoah County Deed Book R page 439 - 10 SEP 1810 - Adam Smith to Michael ___?___, 260 acres on the drains of Mill Creek, part of 419 acres granted 7 JUN 1788

John Penny[wite], 240 acres, 15 NOV 1752

Shenandoah County Deed Book A pages 105 and 106 - 26/27 MAY 1772 - John Pennywit to Henry Helwick, 240 acres. Adjacent tract: Michael Hanlen

Shenandoah County Deed Book C pages 11 and 12 - 23/24 JUN 1777 - Henry Helwick to Jonas Rinehart, 240 acres

Shenandoah County Deed Book T page 301 - 12 OCT 1812 - Michael Rinehart to George Painter, 27 � acres, part of the land devised to Michael Rinehart by Jonas Rinehart, his father, by his last will and testament. Adjacent tracts: Conrad Smith and Michael Henline

Shenandoah County Deed Book W page 338 - October Court 1815 - Commissioners to Mary Rinehart widow of Jonas Rinehart, 103 acres on Jumping Run

John Pennywitz, 425 acres, 27 JUN 1787

Shenandoah County Deed Book I page 472, 13 OCT 1794 - Adam Pennywit and his wife Sarah to Henry Keltner, tract on west side of North River of Shanandoah and south side of Mill Creek, granted to John Pennywit 27 JUN 1788, who sold to John Derrick, who before he obtained a deed sold to said Henry Keltner.

Shenandoah County Deed Book K page 614, 12 MAY 1795 - Henry Keltner and his wife Barbara to John Will, 425 acres, on west side of North River of Shenandoah, south side of Mill Creek, conveyed to Henry Keltner by Adam Pennywit by his attorney John Moor Sr. by deed 13 OCT 1792 (5 acres thereof being formerly conveyed to the elders of the church built thereon) and also one other tract near Dirt Hill, 365 acres, being conveyed to said Henry Keltner by Jacob Roush and his wife Catharine 28 APR 1790

Jacob Powesley, 314 acres, 30 AUG 1751

Frederick County Deed Book 14 page 389 - 4 MAY 1771 - Griffith Thomas to Sebastian Steagter, 314 acres, land granted to Jacob Powsell 13 AUG 1751, conveyed by Jacob Powesly to Griffith Thomas, recording in county court of Augusta

Shenandoah County Deed Book V page 444 - 10 MAR 1815 - Jacob Smith and his wife Gertrout to Conrad Smith mentions an adjacent tract of the heirs of Sebastian Stegeler, deceased, which indicates that Sebastian did not sell this tract during his lifetime

Jonas Rynehart, 222 acres, 20 APR 1780

Shenandoah County Deed Book I page 236 - 8 OCT 1793 - Jonas Rinehart and his wife Mary to Andrew Muirheid, 54 acres, part of a tract of 222 acres granted 20 APR 1780. Adjacent tract: John Pennywit

Shenandoah County Deed Book M page 545 - 12 OCT 1801 - Andrew Muirhead and his wife Martha to Henry Kingree, 100 acres, the same land which was conveyed to said Andrew Muirheed by Herbert Winegarner and his wife Elizabeth by their deed the 27th SEP 1786, part of a tract of 344 acres, which was formerly conveyed to said Herbert Winegardner by Abraham Keller and Robert Bergess, ALSO one other tract, 54 acres, adjoining the above described land and was conveyed to said Andrew Muirhead by Jonas Ryanhart and his wife Mary by deed 8 OCT 1793, part of a tract of 222 acres granted 20 APR 1780.

Henry Stertyanacre, 215 acres, 15 SEP 1766

Frederick County Deed Book 15 pages 154 and 155, lease and release, 4/5 NOV 1771 - Henry Stertzamaire and his wife Elizabeth to Samuel Overholtzer, 215 acres on the drains of Mill Creek, granted 15 SEP 1766, adjacent to Jacob Coyle, Henry Kelkiner, John Pennywit

Shenandoah County Deed Book V page 238, 24 AUG 1814 - Peter Overholtzer eldest son and Heir at Law of Samuel Overholtzer deceased and Ann his wife to Michael Koontz /late from the State of Pennsylvania/ but now of County of Shenandoah, 215 acres, on the drains of Mill Creek, granted to Henry Stertzanaire 15 SEP 1766 - said Samuel Overholtzer departed this life intestate and before the year 1785 said tract of land desceneded unto said Peter Overholtzer, adjacent tracts: Jacob Coyle, Henry Kelkner, John Pennywit

George Weaver, 163 acres, 10 APR 1775

can't find a deed of sale for this tract

William White, 598 acres, 4 FEB 1749

tract history not researched

Adam Winegardner, 8 acres, 27 DEC 1804

Shenandoah County Deed Book O page 203 - 6 APR 1805 - Adam Winegardner and his wife Susanna to Samuel Wall, tract of land near Mill Creek, same granted to Adam 7 DEC 1804

last updated 1/23/2011