Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
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James Dix was mentioned in the 21 May 1698 will of his father John Dicks. He was not the eldest son but not one of the youngest, and had not arrived at the age of 21. He was to receive a portion of 500 acres bought of James and John Boughan. The will was proved on 10 April 1710. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 13, page 308; Essex County, Virginia, Land Trails 1741–1760, pages 111–113.]
On 21 May 1714, brothers Thomas Dicks, James Dicks, William Dicks and John Dicks signed articles of agreement that divided the land of their father, John Dicks, deceased. The land had been purchased by their father from Major James Boughan, deceased, and was surveyed by Mr. James Boughan Surveyor containing about 505 acres. Signed Thomas Dicks, James his HH mark Dicks, William his + mark Dicks, John his HH mark Dicks. Witnesses: James his N mark Nubell, George his HH mark Nubell, Samuel Coats. Recorded 20 April 1761, proved by the oath of James Nubill. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 28, page 303.]
On 17 August 1725, James Dix, Judith Dix, William Gray and John Watkins were bound £400 sterling for James Dix’s and Judith Dix’s execution of the will of John Dickenson. Signed James his E mark Dix, Judith her E mark Dix, William Gray, John Watkins. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 4, pages 106–107.]
On 14 March 1725, James Dicks and Judey his wife of the parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex sold to Erasmus Allen of the same. For 5 shillings, 190 acres in the Parish of Southfarnham bounded by the lands of James ffullerton, Thomas Dicks, William Dicks and Thomas Todd. Signed James his E mark Dicks, Judy her E mark Dicks. Witnesses: WBourne, John Allen, Richard Jones. Recorded 15 March 1725. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 18, page 171.]
On 15 March 1725, James Dicks and Judey his wife of the parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex released to Erasmus Allen of the same. For 2100 pounds tobacco with cask, 190 acres in the Parish of Southfarnham bounded by the lands of James ffullerton, Thomas Dicks, William Dicks and Thomas Todd. Dated 15 March 1725. Signed James his E mark Dicks, Judy her E mark Dicks. Witnesses: WBourne, John Allen, Richard Jones. Recorded 15 March 1725. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 18, pages 171–173.]
On 23 February 1727/8, John Crow stated: Recd of James Dix and judeth his wife acting Executor of John & Elizth Crow Decd full Satisfaction for my Decd father and mother John & Eliz Crows Estate and for my brother Anthony Crow Decd his Estate. Dated 23 February 1727/8. Signed John his E mark Crow. Witnesses: Henry P[illegible], William Crow. [Virginia State Library, Research and Information Services Division, Essex County Court Records, Suit Papers 1729–1734, Folder 107-A-1729.]
On 28 February 1727/8 William Crow discharged James Dix and Judith his wife in rights in his fathers and mothers estate. Dated 28 February 1727/8. Signed William Crow. Witnesses: Henry Purkins junr, Eliz her E mark Caston. [Virginia State Library, Research and Information Services Division, Essex County Court Records, Suit Papers 1729–1734, Folder 107-A-1729.]
The estate of John Dickenson in account with James Dix Exor was settled by Henry Purkins, Wm Gatewood and Jos Mann. Mentions Scooling of Peter & John Dickinson. Twice mentions the estate of Elizabeth Crow. Ordered recorded 22 March 1737/8. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 6, pages 120–121.]
On 21 May 1714, brothers Thomas Dicks, James Dicks, William Dicks and John Dicks signed articles of agreement that divided the land of their father, John Dicks, deceased. The land had been purchased by their father from Major James Boughan, deceased, and was surveyed by Mr. James Boughan Surveyor containing about 505 acres. Signed Thomas Dicks, James his HH mark Dicks, William his + mark Dicks, John his HH mark Dicks. Witnesses: James his N mark Nubell, George his HH mark Nubell, Samuel Coats. Recorded 20 April 1761, proved by the oath of James Nubill. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 28, page 303.]
On 17 August 1725, James Dix, Judith Dix, William Gray and John Watkins were bound £400 sterling for James Dix’s and Judith Dix’s execution of the will of John Dickenson. Signed James his E mark Dix, Judith her E mark Dix, William Gray, John Watkins. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 4, pages 106–107.]
On 14 March 1725, James Dicks and Judey his wife of the parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex sold to Erasmus Allen of the same. For 5 shillings, 190 acres in the Parish of Southfarnham bounded by the lands of James ffullerton, Thomas Dicks, William Dicks and Thomas Todd. Signed James his E mark Dicks, Judy her E mark Dicks. Witnesses: WBourne, John Allen, Richard Jones. Recorded 15 March 1725. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 18, page 171.]
On 15 March 1725, James Dicks and Judey his wife of the parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex released to Erasmus Allen of the same. For 2100 pounds tobacco with cask, 190 acres in the Parish of Southfarnham bounded by the lands of James ffullerton, Thomas Dicks, William Dicks and Thomas Todd. Dated 15 March 1725. Signed James his E mark Dicks, Judy her E mark Dicks. Witnesses: WBourne, John Allen, Richard Jones. Recorded 15 March 1725. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 18, pages 171–173.]
On 23 February 1727/8, John Crow stated: Recd of James Dix and judeth his wife acting Executor of John & Elizth Crow Decd full Satisfaction for my Decd father and mother John & Eliz Crows Estate and for my brother Anthony Crow Decd his Estate. Dated 23 February 1727/8. Signed John his E mark Crow. Witnesses: Henry P[illegible], William Crow. [Virginia State Library, Research and Information Services Division, Essex County Court Records, Suit Papers 1729–1734, Folder 107-A-1729.]
On 28 February 1727/8 William Crow discharged James Dix and Judith his wife in rights in his fathers and mothers estate. Dated 28 February 1727/8. Signed William Crow. Witnesses: Henry Purkins junr, Eliz her E mark Caston. [Virginia State Library, Research and Information Services Division, Essex County Court Records, Suit Papers 1729–1734, Folder 107-A-1729.]
The estate of John Dickenson in account with James Dix Exor was settled by Henry Purkins, Wm Gatewood and Jos Mann. Mentions Scooling of Peter & John Dickinson. Twice mentions the estate of Elizabeth Crow. Ordered recorded 22 March 1737/8. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 6, pages 120–121.]