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John Langston III  was born about 1710 in Nansemond Co, Virginia,  and died in Greenville, SC about  August, 1790. His will was dated Jan 3, 1782, and proved in open court  August Term;  Recorded, Nov.. 11, 1790.    He was the son of John Langston (II) & wife UNKNOWN

(M) Mary "Ann" Mangum,* about 1729-30, in Virginia. She was born CA 1712 Surry Co Va., Dtr of John Mangum of Surry Co, Va  & Frances Bennett of Isle of Wight Co, Va.  She died  prior to 1769 in North Carolina,  as John's wife was named Elizabeth in a Bute Co, NC deed of that date. First mention of Elizabeth is in Court Records of 1769 Bute Co, NC.
*I have never seen any documentation as to the name of John Langston's first wife, but believe she was the dtr of John Mangum & Frances Bennett-His wife's name does NOT appear on any document with him, that I have seen,  prior to Elizabeth, in 1769 in NC-sgs

John Langston (M) #2 Elizabeth (MNU) prior to 1769.NC
Many researchers claim her maiden name was Person, but I have found no proof-sgs

John Langston served in Col. Roebuck's Regt,  State of SC, during Rev. War, and was paid for his services. (See below)

Yet, his name appears on the Whig Militia Commanders' Enemies Lists of 1783
(Colonel Benjamin Roebuck's List of 94 Names, P 2) 

Some of his children had predeceased their father.

CHILDREN: LANGSTON

(1) John Jr.  (IV)
(died 1785 , Inventory, Aug 11, 1785 Abbeville, 96th Dist, SC Box 54, Pack 1277
9/24/1785 Adm by Wm.& Lydia Bennett
Sec:  James Bennett, John Bennett, Thos. Blassingham Amt of 400 lbs.
Inv. Nov. 1, 1785 by Thos. Weaver, Wm Blackstock, Bennett Langston)
(John is NOT named in  father's will, as he was deceased; Also,  his father signed a deed or two as John Langston SR and there were deeds on John Langston, JR.)

(2) Absalom  died Abbeville, SC 1783 Box 55, Pack 1316, 9/22/1783
Admx: Christian Langston
(M) Christian Bennett (Dtr of Richard Bennett who died 1764 Bute Co, NC)

(3) James  died Pendleton, SC 1818 Pendleton, SC
(M) Joanna, (Jane, Jean) Davis
Lived in Chatham Co, NC 1794

(4) Solomon  Born 1732 died in Laurens Co, SC Will Pro 1825-( E,  513-514)
     Lt. Rev. War
 (M) Sarah Bennett (Dtr of Richard Bennett, who died 1764 Bute, NC)
The Charleston Observer
Issue of June 24, 1837
Died at Greenville, S. C., on the 23d ult., Mrs. Laodicea Springfield, aged 71, wife of Capt. Thomas Springfield, and daughter of Solomon Langston, of revolutionary memory…the mother of 22 children, and has left about 140 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

(5) Jechonias  (M) Mary  He died 1788 Spartanburg, SC

(6) Mary "Molly" (M)  Smith

(7) Rebecca  (M) Thomas Williams

(8) Frances "Fanny"

(9) Sarah "Sallie" (M)  Smith

(10) Samuel  (Named for Uncle Samuel Mangum) Born abt 1742 Surry Co., Va  Died: 1825-Will Pro. Oct 31, 1825 Jackson Co, Ga)  Dated Oct. 3, 1825- Refers to himself as "OLD & INFIRM"
(M) abt 1762-3 (Prob. Orange Co., NC)  SARAH YOUNG dtr of Reuben Young of Orange Co., NC & Dist 96, SC (See Dist 96, SC records)
(M) #2-wife unk.
(Samuel Langston was living in Orange Co, NC in 1764, when he wit a deed for John Langston, &  was in South Carolina as early as 1767, when his dtr Ailsey was born there that year.  He served in REV. WAR from Georgia.
Most researchers show Samuel Langston's birth yr as 1751, but he was much older according to these records. He also refers to himself as "Old & Infirm" in his will of 1825-sgs)

(11) Elizabeth  (M) Thomas Moses Spann

(12) Joseph 
(M) Mrs. Agnes Merritt
       She was Agnes Ragland, Only Dtr & youngest child of Stephen Ragland, (M) #1 Ephriam Merritt,  according to Donna Langston Milstead Dmmilstead@aol.com

(13) Jesse  (Died in Darlington, SC)

(14) Martha "Patty" (M) Hugh McVey

(15) Louisa (Lucy) (M) George Thompson  (He died 1783 Abbeville, 96th Dist, SC)
Box 92, Pack 2278, Aug. 11, 1783
Adm-Lucy Thompson
Sec: Burrel Thompson, Jechonias Langston, Thos. Williams (bond for 2,000 lbs)
Inv. made by: Samuel Lemaster?, Moses Spann, Jechonias Langston
Est. Sale, Nov 12, 1783 -Buyers:
Lucy Thompson, Burrell, Samuel, Fanney, George, Selah,  Stephen, & Balam Thompson
Moses Spann, Wm. Bratcher

(16) Amy (M)#1- Wm. Rose (He died  1769 Granville, NC)
(M) #2-Ellis Drewry He died 1779 Granv. Co, NC
(Amy is NOT named in will of father)

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Will of JOHN LANGSTON, (Sr) Greenville Co, SC

In the name of God, Amen, I, John Langston of South Carolina an worth member of the church being through the abundant mercy and goodness of God tho weak in body yet of sound mind and perfect understanding and memory do constitute this my Last Will and Testament and desirest my be received by all as such.

Imprimis: I most humbly bequeath my soul to God, my maker, beseeching his most glorious acceptance of it through the all sufficient merits and mediation of my most compassionate redeemer, Jesus Christ, who gave gave himself to be an atonement of my sins, and is able to save to the uttermost, all that come unto God by him seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them, and I trust will not reject me, a returning penitent sinner, when I come to him for mercy in this hope and confidence, I tender up my Soul with comfort humbly beseeching the most blessed and gracious Trinity, one God most Holy most Merciful and Glorious to prepare for me the time of my dissolution and then to take me to himself in that peace and rest and incomparable felinity which he has prepared for all that love his Holy Name, Amen.

Item: I give to my son James, one negro named Harry, to him and his heirs.

Item: I give to my son Solomon, one negro named Lamkin, to him and his heirs.

Item: I give to my grandson Asa, at marriage, if he lives until then, if not to his brother William; but my wife to have the use of him (during) her life, and after her decease, Jechonias, until such marriage aforesaid, one negro named Ben.  I also give Jechonias that piece of land he lives on, to him and his heirs.

Item:  I give to my daughter Molley Smith, one negro named Venus, but if Feb brings one more, for that to go to Molly and Venus to fall to her mistress.

Item: I give to my daughter Beckka Williams one negro girl named Ede, to her and her heirs, after my wife's decease.

Item: I give to my daughter Fanny my negro boy named Tim.

Item: I give to my daughter Salley Smith, one negro boy named Peter.

Item: I give to my son Samuel one negro man named Hippoh, after my wife's decease.

Item: I give to my daughter Elizabeth Spann, one cow and calf.

Item:  I give to my two sons Joseph and Jesse ten shillings sterling each; also to my daughter Patta McVey, the same.

Item:  I leave the remainder of my whole estate, land and mill and all the household goods and the use of all negroes but Lamkin and Harry during her life and after her (my wife's) decease  to be sold at vendee, the land and mill and all the estate indow and all be divided amongst my children named as followeth and first, Samuel Langston,  Molley Smith, Sally Smith, Fanny Langston, Jechonias Langston, and John, son of Jesse, my grandson equal, to be divided among them all and Bekka Williams.

I also constitute, ordain this to be my Last Will and Testament, revising and disallowing every will and wills made by me heretofore and I appoint my son Jechonias and my son-in-law Thos. Williams to be my full and sole Executors of this my Last Will and Testament.

I forgot Louisa Thompson; to give her two dollars silver, and

I hereunto set my hand and seal this first day of March in the year of our Lord, 1782.

Signed: John Langston (Seal)

Wts:
Joshua (his mark) Smith
John (his mark) White

At a Court held for the County of Greenville, August Term, AD, the Last Will and Testament of John Langston, dec'd., was produced in open court, and proven by the oaths of Joshua Smith and John White, and ordered to be recorded.

Recorded Nov, 17, 1790 

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South Carolina Department of Archives & History
SOUTH CAROLINA AUDITED ACCOUNTS

LANGSTON, JOHN, Account Audited 1776 C. or Later
(File No. 4430 E) of Claims
growing out of the American Revolution
0015 003 0086 00463 00
1787 Military Duty
4430 - E
LANGSTON, JOHN
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3583 N:114
X 18 Aug 86
JOHN LANGSTON
for Military duty since the fall of
Charleston in Roebuck's Regiment
of Anderson's return
? L 63:
? L 9:
Nine Pounds ?
Esd J. Mc
12,60
7rd

To the Treasurer of the State of South Carolina
Gent Please to deliver to Lemuel J. Alston Esqr the pubt amount of my Public Aut against said State & much oblige
Your Hbly Servant
? Morgan JP
JOHN LANGSTON
20th August 1787
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State of So. Carolina To JOHN LANGSTON
For Military Duty in Roebucks Regt since
the fall of Charleston L 63 " .
for Anderson's Return amotg to Currency L 9 " .
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Received 20 Septem 1787 from the Comm of the Treasury
full Satisfaction for the above account by Indent A 3584
Book X for Order of JOHN LANGSTON
Signed L. J. Alston
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Recev'd 20th September 1787 Four years Interest
L o 12.7
Signed: L. J. Alston
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Received 21st September 1787 full satisfaction for the principal
and Interest of the within by discount in the purchase of Land
L. J. Alston
No. 3583 Book X
Cancelled
South Carolina
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Pursuant to an act of the General Assembly passed on the 16th of March 1783 We the commissioners of the treasury have this day delivered to Mr. JOHN LANGSTON this our indented certificate for the sum of Nine pounds sterling Militia duty done in Colo Roebucks regiment on a account audited the said JOHN LANGSTON his Executors, Administrators, or assigns, will be entitled to receive from this office the sum of Twelve shillings and seven pence on the demand for one year's interest on the principal sum of nine pounds and the like interest annually. The said JOHN LANGSTON his executors Administrators or assigns will be entitled also to receive, and shall be paid if demanded, the principal sum of nine pounds on the 18 August 1788 and the said JOHN LANGSTON his executors, administrators or assigns may make any purchases at any public sales of confiscated property (except such as shall be ordered by the legislature for special purposes;) and this indent shall be received in payment. For the true performance of the several payments in Manner above mentioned, the Public Treasury is made liable and the faith of the state pledged by the aforesaid ACT Given under our hands at the Treasury Office in Charleston the Eightieth Day of August One thousand Seven hundred and Eighty Six.

John Edwards Jun Commissioners of the Treasury

L 9.0.0 Principal
L 0.12.7 Annual Interest
No. 3583
Book x

Whig Militia Commanders' Enemies Lists of 1783
SOUTH CAROLINA LOYALISTS & REBELS

URL: http://sc_tories.tripod.com/lists_of_the_backcountry_militia_captains.htm

On 17 March 1783, about a year after the passage of the Estate Confiscation Act (No. 1153), the South Carolina Fifth General Assembly passed Ordinance No. 1189 entitled Disposing Of The Estates Of Certain Persons, Subjects And Adherents Of The British Government; And For Other Purposes Therein Mentioned.

According to this ordinance, the real and personal property of former citizens who had chosen to join the British were vested in the Commissioners of Forfeited Estates. It was a comprehensive act, but had no lists of names. The commanding officers of the State's militia regiments ware instructed, when asked by the commissioners, to make lists of those men who had joined the British. Men so identified had six months from the end of the legislative session to return to the State for trial. Ten (10) militia commanders made returns, resulting in a total of 689 names. These returns constitute the largest listing of Loyalists/Tories ever promulgated by the Whig Government of South Carolina.

The lists returned by the individual militia commanders are stored at the South Carolina State Archives in Columbia, under the title "Miscellaneous Papers on Forfeited Estates" at File Number S126170, Box 4. I reviewed these records in January 2002. Unfortunately, many of the original returns are now missing, including the return by Colonel Thomas Brandon of the Upper or Spartanburg Militia District. Even so, a number of years ago, the Archives personnel prepared a consolidated and alphabetized record of all the returns under the title "List of Enemies to the State - 1783." 

A total of 689 names were provided in the returns, that were received from the ten (10) militia commanders as follows:

COLONEL BENJAMIN ROEBUCK'S LIST OF 94 NAMES
Alphabetical Order, P 2 Includes:
JOHN LANGSTON
JOSIAH LANGSTON

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Old Albemarle And Its Absentee Landlords
Worth S. Ray P. 593
"Persons who settled in the General Neighborhood of Bennett's Creek & Rogers' Branch,  Incl:
Leonard Langston, William Langston, John Langston, Robert Rogers, Ephriam Hunter, William Hunter, John Alston, Vann families, Lassiter families, Roundtree Families, etal, "

P 641
"The Vanns, Rogers, and Langston's according to old records lived near SARAM CHAPEL, an old landmark in what is now Gates County, which was at the head of SARAM CREEK in the BENNETT'S CREEK section. There were two Indian towns not far from this same settlement. One of these was near the mouth of Meherrin River which was occupied by the Meherrin Indians. In fact, Indians were all around them at that period and it was much later when the Indian lands were laid out lower down on the Morratuck or Roanoke, in the bounds of present Bertie County. Among the neighborhood of these families were the Ross family, the Odums, the Hayes, the Barnes, Jones & Williams, as well as the Alstons and the Daniels, with whom they were intimate and with which they probably intermarried then and later."

Bertie Co, NC Deeds (Bell)
April 17, 1733-Mary Barnes to Alex. Carter, tract of land grtd. to Richard Barnes, 160 AC-Wts: John Langston, Ephriam Hunter, Wm. Hunter

Isle of Wight Co, Va deeds-1736-1741 TLC Gen., Miami, Fla
DB5, P 85 Feb 5, 1736-7 from Magdalen Carter, Wid., and Martha, her dtr, of Bertie Pct, NC, to Alexr. Carter of Chowan Pct, NC for 3f, a plantation where Thomas Carter, dec'd, lived, b/b "the head of a Branch or Persons line, running along his lkie to a white oak, the grt. pocoson at the head of the Hole Br., Baker's line, a gum ,Cefils line, so along his line, the little poquoson, Hulls Br, John Mangum.  The land contains abt 350 A, and is prt of a grtd tract formerly taken up by William Miles by the sd patent, which land Thomas Carter bought of Wm. Cook in 1669 by deed and in 1709 Thomas Carter, dec'd. left land in will to Magdalane, his wife, and Martha, his dtr, during their lives, and after their death to Alexander, his aforenamed son. Signed: Magdalane Carter, her mark, Martha carter, her mark, Wit: Jno. Langston, Jr., James Carter, his mark, Sarah Floyd, her mark Rec'd. Feb 28, 1736 (I believe this is John Langston III who (M) Mary Mangum)

P 88, Mar 26, 1737 Alexander Carter of Chowan Pct, NC to Joseph Mangrum of Lower Parish of IOW-  for 12 f, one certain plantation tract in the lower parish of IOW, b/b head of a small branch, Person's line tree, the grt pocoson, the head of the Hole Branch, Baker, Cafil, the Little Pocoson, Hulls Branch, John Mangrum, cont abt 350 AC, nd is part of a greater tract formerly taken up and patented by William Miles. No wts.

Bertie Co, NC Deeds, cont'd
Nov. 26, 1739 (Bk C2) John Langston to Richard Green, Jr, 150 AC at a place called Sarum, near Rogers' Pocosin, but does not give name of patentee, or date of patent. Wts: John Langston, Jr, Thomas Langston, William Langston, Joseph Vann (I believe this is John Langston II and John Langston Jr is John, III)
Note: See Cavaliers & Pioneers, (Nugent) Va. Land patents-Catherine Langstone, Widow of John Langstone, 1694 Patent, on Sarum Creek, Cypress Swamp, Upper part of Nansemond Co) Saram is located in present day Gates Co., NC-sgs

Dec. 3, 1739 John Rawls to Wm. Wood, 570 AC on Forty Island Wts: John Langston, Joseph Bonaded, Wm. Flyar, Sam'l. Parker (I believe this is John Langston, II)

Dec 12, 1739 John Langston to Wm. Langston, 100 AC on Rogers Br. Wts: John Langston, Jr., Robert Rogers (This is John Langston II and John Langston, Jr is actually John III)

Surry Co, Va records, 1738-1754-(Hopkins) ( I believe these records are for John Langston, III who married Mary Mangum)

Oct. 15, 1740-Accts of Sale, Est. of John Owin, by Roger Delk, Admr.-lists John Langston, etal

May 4, 1741- John Coker of S/W Par, to John Mooring of same, 150 AC b/b Cypress Swamp, James Bennett, John Coker, Jr, Mary Vaser Wts: John Langston, James Bennett, George Delk, John Coker, Jr

Dec 21, 1743 Est of Francis Sharp, Accts  listed: John Langston, William Mangum, etal

SURRY CO, VA Court Orders Index 1741-1751-Copy Records
Bk A P 085, Jan, 1742 Crt- John Langston (copy)
Bk 1, P 122-May, 1743 Crt-John Langston (copy)
Bk 1, P189-Nov, 1743 Crt-John Langston (copy)
Bk 1, P 234-July, 1744 Crt-Olive?  Langston (copy)

Surry, Va deeds, cont'd.
May 23, 1744 John Langston to Robert Gray, 50 pds. current money, all of my plantation or tract of land said Langston purchased of Richard Bennett, containing about 200 AC, N/S Blackwater Swamp, b/b William Merriott , the Mill Branch, near the mill and through the pond, and Robert Gray's corner.. Wts: Thomas (X) Bell, Nathan Willeford, Hopkin Harris Recorded Dec 19, 1744

Surry Co, Order Bk A/1 P 11 -Dec, 1744 Crt-John Langston*
*John Langston indenture & memerandum of livery & seisin to Robert Gray proved by Thos. Bell , Nathan Willford & Hopkin Harris , and ordered to be recorded. Dec. 19, 1744 . O. B. 1744-49 , p. 11.

Edgecombe NC 
At a council held at Newbern (NC) the 22nd day of November 1744. Present His Excellency Gabriel Johnston, Esqr. Governour, etc. The Honorable Robert Halton, Eleazer Allen, Matthew Rowan, Edward Moseley, Roger Moore, Cullen Pollock, William Forbes, Esqr. Members of His Majesty's Council.
Read the following warrants, Videlict.
Include:  John Langston 300 Ac Edgecombe, - - -
Court Minutes 1744;
The following persons were admitted to prove their rights. Videlict.
John Pope for John Langston, Edgecombe,  6 whites 2 blacks. 
From; "Records of the Executive Council 1723-1754" Edited by Robert J. Cain

2/19/1744 William Bobbitt SR* of NC to John Smart of NC (Cos. not giv) 100 AC in fork of Buffaloe, joining Bennett, pt. of patent to Francis Young, (no date) Wts: John Langston, Richard Bennett
This Richard Bennett died 1764 Bute Co., NC
*Wife of William Bobbitt Sr was Amy Bennett according to Bobbitt Family Records-on World Connett at Roots Web -sgs

1744 Edgecombe Co, NC Tax list- John Langston

Chowan Co, NC deeds-1746 (F1/P. # missing) John Langston to Joseph Vance-order

Granville Co NC deeds (Gwynn)
9/1/1746 John Wade to Daniel Higdon 100 AC bine 1/2 grt to John Wade  4/20/1745-where Higdon now lives.  Wts:  John Langston, Gideon Macon, Sam'l. Henderson

9/1/1746- John Wade to Peter Hill, 100 AC  (being 1/2 of 200 AC grt. to John Wade 4/20/1734,  being Plant. on which Hill now lives. Wts: John Langston, Gideon Macon, Sam'l Henderson

From History and Genealogies of Old Granville County, North Carolina, 1746-1800, by Thomas McAdory Owen, pages 158-159, Mills built in the County:

March 1, 1747/8 (O.S.) Read the petition of JOHN LANGSTON for two acres of John Greens land lying upon Reedy Creek on the North side thereof, whereon to build a water Grist Mill for the use of the Publick. Tis order(ed) that the Clerk make out a warrant for the Surveyor of this County to lay of (sic) the sd. two acres according to Law. And that Daniel Harris, John Smart, Wm. Babbit Sen'r. and Richard Bennet, being freeholders do appraise the same agreeable to the Act of assembly in such Case make and provided - and make return to this Court." The first order of the kind in the records.

DBA P  39-May 14, 1748-Jos. John Alston of Edge. Co. to John Langston, of Granville Co., in cons of 22Pds, 10 sh; Current Va money- 600 Ac grtd. to Joseph John Alston April 20, 1745, situate & lying Granville Co., S/S Reedy Crk. above Fanny Delight, with all houses, orchards, woods, water courses, etc. Wts: Richard Cheek, John Good, Abra. J. Odom  Sig: Jos. John Alston (Seal) Pro. Granv. Crt, by Oath of Richard Cheek, May 31, 1748 Reg. Wm. Eaton, Rec., verified by Danl. Weldon Cl. Cr.

1750 Granville Co, NC TL-John Langston & son Absolum Langston

6/19/1751, William Mangum  to William Walker,  350 AC  b/s of Milton’s Creek.
Wts.: Jno. (John) Langston, Joseph Persons and Samuel Mangum.

5/29/1752  John Mutloe to Charles Thompson, 150 AC  Granv. Co., at the
mouth of Buffelow (Buffalo) Branch at Bennet’s line.Wts. John Langston and Samuel Mangum. 
1752 Granville CO NC TL-John Langston
1753 Granville Co, NC TL-John Langston & sons James & Solomon Langston
1754 Granville Co, NC TL-John Langston, & sons James, Joseph & Solomon Langston
1755 Granville CO, NC TL-John Langston & sons James, Joseph & Solomon Langston & negro Arnus? 4-1-5

Granville Co., NC Court Minutes (Gwynn)    P 45
Case of trespass bet. John Langston/John Leonard (abt 1750's)

LOST TRIBES OF NC- (Vol II) Worth S. RAY
1754-Muster Roll of the Regiment in Granville County under the command of Col. William Eaton as taken at a General Muster of the said Regiment 8 October 1754
William Person Lieut. Col. James Paine Major Thomas Bell, Lt., Peter Green, Sgt.
Capt. David Harris' Company   Privates Incl:
Absolum Langston #51
James Langston #54
Solomon Langston #55
Richard Bennett #59
William Mangham #64
James Mangham #65
William Mangham, Jr #66
Samuel Mangham #74 

Granville , NC grants: (Hofmann)
1/30/1754 John Langston- 640 AC Granv. Co, below S/Prong, Tar Riv.
5/9/1755 John Langston, 374 AC Granville Co. Par. of  St John's, Andrew Hampton's Creek
5/10/1755-John Langston 560 AC Granv. Co, St. John's Par, B/Sides Tar Riv, joins Ephriam Merriott, Wts: David Hunter, Jno. Hargrove
5/15/1755- John Langston Sworn Chain Carrier, on Jechonias Young grant
5/16/1755 John Langston, 640 AC join. Jos. Green, Buffaloe Br, Bennett's line, Richard Bennett (William Parson  Person? Warrant assigned to John Langston)

DBC P91- Granv. Co-6/3/1756 John Langston of Granv. Co to John Williams, same, for 5 shl. sterling money of England,  105 AC Granv. Co  S/S Tar River, Adj. Williams' line.  Wts: Daniel Weldon and Richard Henderson Pro. Granv. Ct  Sept 6, 1756 by Danl. Weldon

At a court held for Granville County 7 September 1756 This deed was proved by the oath of Daniel Weldon and of the Witness as thereto to be the act and deed of John Langston and on motion it was ordered to be Registered. Test. Danl. S. Weldon, C.C. Truly Registered by Willm Eaton pub. Regr.

1757 Granville Co, NC TL- John Langston & son Joseph Langston
1758 Granville Co, NC TL-John Langston.

Granville Co, NC Wills Nov. 28, 1758 Will of Patrick Lashly
Named: Wife Liddia
Exr: Philip Pryor
Wts: Moses Spann, Christian Langston 
Prov. March Crt, 1759 Clerk of Crt: Daniel Weldon

DB C P 18-11/2/1759 Granv Co-John Langston of Granv. NC,  (deed of gift) to George Thompson of same , 374 acres s/s Tar River, in Granv. Co., on hampton's Crk, at McCulloch’s and John Adcock’s lines. Wts: Joseph Langston and Absolom Langston. Pro by Oath of Absolum Langston, Granv Crt, Aug 12, 1760 & Rec'd

At a court held for Granville County 12 August 1760 This Deed was proved in due form of law by the oath of Absolum Langston one of the subscribing Witnesses thereto and on motion it was ordered to be Registered. Teste. Danl Weldon C.C. Truly Registered by Willm Hurst, Pubc Regr.

1/20/1760 (Book D, page 175) Granv. Co-John Langston  to his son James Langston, for love, (deed-of-gift) 150 acres  Granv. Co., N.C b/s Tar River, on John William’s line.Wts.: Solomon Langston and Peter Rusel/Russell.

At a court held for Granville County 10 Feb. 1761. This deed was proved in due form of law by the oath of Solomon Langston and of the subscribing Witnesses thereto and on Motion it was ordered to be register'd. truely Registereed Wm. Hurst Publ Reg. Teste Dal. J. Waldon

July 19, 1760 DBD P 202 Granv Co-John Langston of Granv Co to Thomas Turner, in cons of 30 pds. current Va money, 200 Ac Granv Co, N/S Buffalo Br., adj. Bobbit's line, , grtd to John Langston at Newbern, April 20, 1745, with all houses, orchards, etc. Wts: Randolph Haselwood, Joseph Person Pro in Granv Crt Feb 10, 1761, by Randolph Haselwood and OR

At a court held for Granville County 10th Febr 1761. This Deed was proved in due form of law by the Oath of Randolph Haselwood one of the subscribing Witnesses thereto and on motion it was ordered to be Registered. Truly Registered by Wm. Hurst, Publ Regi. Teste. Saml Weldon, Cl.

Granville Grant -Misc. Land Office Papers, NC State Archives #3894 June 5, 1760 Thomas Williams plat dated June 5, 1760 -558 AC in Granville Co., b/sides fishing Crk., join. Harris' Corner & Beef Crk., Sworn Chain Carriers: Absolem Lancaster (Langston?) Samuel Lancaster (Langston?)  Thos. Person, Surv. (3 copies of Plat in File) Back of document reads " Warrantee Dead money left by B. Person for the Grant to be in name of Heir-Grant 5 Aug, 1761"

2/2/1760 Ephriam Merrit Warrant assigned to Solomon Langston, b/s Merrit's Cr, 400 AC Granv. Co.
5/30/1760 Absolum Langston, 700 AC Granv. Co,  B/S N. Fork, Cub Crk

Granville Grant- 8/26/1760 John Langston, 210 AC Granv. Co, N/S Buffalow Br, join. Bennett's corner. Smart's line, Alston's line. Sworn Chain Carrier, Solomon Langston
there are 3 entries for John Lancaster, August, 1760 , which may possibly be intended for John Langston. 700 AC Gr. Co, 1 warrant to Thos. Person, for survey ,700 AC and 1 entry, 700 AC. and 1 plat of 640 AC   Bobbitt's br,   join. Dan'l Harris, Mathew Harris.

'History and Genealogies of Old Granville County, NC 1746 - 1800'. Mary Person's will dated 5/20/1761 has Elizabeth Langston as a witness. Either she witnessed because she was family, or was a neighbor. (First Mention of Elizabeth Langston-Courtesy Chip Langston)

Granville DB D P 242 8/15/1761-John Langston  (deed of gift) to his son, Solomon Langston, 160 acres of land in Gran. Co., N.C., b/s Tar River, at Ephriam Merritt’s line, on Mountain Creek. Wts: Joseph Langston and David Ross. (Rose?) Pro in Granv Crt by Joseph Langston May 1, 1761

At a court held for Granville County 1 May 1761. This Deed was duly proved by the oath of Joseph Langston one of the subscribing Witnesses thereto and on motion it was ordered to be Registered. Truly Registered. Teste. Danl. Weldon, CC. By Samuel Benton, Public Register.

7/24/1761-Absolum Langston, 580 AC b/sides Cub Crk- Granv. Co. Warrant

7/26/1761 Solomon Langston, 610 AC B/S Merrit'ts Crk, Granv. Co. Sworn Chain Carriers: Absolum & Jas. Langston

6/2/1761 Solomon Langston 700 AC b/sides Mountain Crk, Granv. Co

1/191761 Absolum Langston, 700 AC Beef Crk, Granv. Co

4/22/1761-Joseph Langston 200 AC Johnston Co., Mill Crk

1762 Granville Co NC TL-John Langston & sons, Jesse & Samuel

Granville Co, NC May Court, 1762-To the worshipful Court of Granville County this is to certify that we the subscribers Desenters of the Baptist Denomination have erected & appointed an house for the Public Worship of God on land of Mr. John Sherman of Tar River. We require this our certificate be recorded. On the list is James Langston, Solomon Langston and Jerimiah Langston. 

2/14/1763 Joseph Langston 700 AC Cubb's Crk, Granv. Co.joins Solomon Langston SCC Arthur Mangum, Jas Benton

COMPANY GRADE OFFICERS, 1763 militia, Granville Co NC
A List of Subaltern Officers for this Regiment of Granville
Incl:  Joseph Langston, Ensign

Northampton Co, NC Deeds 1759-1774 (Bradley)
Jan 21, 1763 DB3, P 398 232- James Denton, Planter of Halifax Co, to William Vaughan of N/H Co, for 22 pds, 10 sh.Va Money, 250 Ac which was pt of a Granv. Grt by Thomas Childs of 700 Ac to James Denton 22 Mar, 1760, N/S Poticasa Crk, adj. Miery Br., James Denton Wts: William Knight, James X Waller, William Langston, James Vinson May Crt, 1760 J Edwards, CC

Orange Co, NC Deeds, A-250 (Only the Index survives)
11/11/1764 Henry Ledbetter to John Langston, 250 AC  Wts: Samuel Langston*

*Samuel Langston had to be old enough to witness this deed, therefore he was born much earlier than 1751, as most researchers show, and his dtr Ailsey was born 1767 Tyger River, 96 Dist., SC-sgs

Will of Richard Bennett, Bute Co, NC Aug 3, 1764-Pro. Aug Crt, 1764 Bk l, P 3
Wife, Ann
Dtrs: Christian Langston, w/o Absolum Langston
Sarah Langston, w/o Solomon Langston
Dtrs, Martha, Ann, & Amey Bennett
Sons: Richard, Mark William, Moses, & James Bennett
Wts: James Thompson, Susannah Malone, Drusilla Thompson
Wife Ann, and sons Mark & Wm. Bennett, Exrs.
WBA-P 57 Gdn. Bond, Feb. 15, 1769 Solomon Langston, Gdn. to James Bennett, Orphan of Richard Bennett, dec'd.
Sec: Richard Bennett (Jr,) Francis Capps

This Richard Bennett is most likely the son of Capt. William Bennett & wife Grace, as Richard Bennett & William Boddie, Son-in-law of Capt. William Bennett had land dealings together in Edgecombe Co., NC-sgs

Bute Co., NC Records (Kerr)
DB2, P 135-Jan. 28, 1765 Bute Co., NC - Barshaba Jones to John Langston (both of Bute Co)  80 AC in Bute, bet. Reedy CR & Grt. Fishing Crk,adj. Richard Maddra, & Clement Oldridge,  pt. of survey taken up by Barshaba Jones, adj. Richard Maddera, Clement Oldridge. Wts: John Person, John Mutto Pro by John Person Bute Nov Crt, 1768

DB 3/28/1765-Peter Butts, of S/H Co, VA, EXR of Daniel Butts, late of Bute Co, NC to John Langston, for 10 lbs procl. money, pd. Daniel Butts during his lifetime, for 125 AC B/S Sandy Crk, adj. Anthony Crocker to the Millstone Run, near Lawson's Old Mill, lines agreed upon bet. William Gant & John Langston, adj. Rainwater. Wts: Benj. Person, Benj. Butts
Prov by Benj. Person, Bute Oct. Crt, 1765.

DBA P 346 Mar. 28, 1765 Peter Butts, Esq. of Southampton Co., Va, Exr of the Will pf Daniel Butts, late of Bute Co., dec'd. to John Langston for 10 pds. procl. money, pd to Daniel Butts during his lifetime, for 125 Ac on B/S Sandy Creek adj. Anthony Crocker to the Mill Stone Run, near Lawson's Old Mill, lines agreed on bet. William Gant & John Langston, adj. Rainwater,.  Wts: Benjamin Person, Benjamin Butts A previous deed was mislaid and not recorded. Proved by Benjamin Person, Bute Ct. Oct., 1765 Ben McCulloch, CC Reg. Sept 3, 1766 Willm. Johnson, P.R.

1766 Bute Co. Tax List
John LANGSTON & son, Jechonias
Jechoniah Langston
My Note  Samuel Langston is in Orange Co, NC as of 1764., in SC (Tyger River, Dist  96) PR to 1767.

Bute Co, NC Deeds:
DB1 P 280-1/12/1767  John Langston to Henry Westbrook, both of Bute Co, for 35 pds. Va money, 125 AC Bute Co, B/S Sandy Crk, Adj. Anth. Crocker, the Millstone Run, near Lawson's Old Mill, and lines agreed bet. William Gant, John Langston, adj. James Rainwater & Carlisle. Wts: Jechonias Langston, Benj. Cooper Ack by John Langston Bute Jany Crt, 1767 Reg. May 15, 1767 by William Johnson, P.R.

DB1 P 355-2/4/1767 Bute Co, NC John Langston to John Thompson, both of Bute Co, B/S Buffalo Br, 300 AC adj. Bennett, Smart, & John Langston. Wife, (unnamed) Relinq. dowerrts before William Johnson, Esq. Bute Crt April 1757  Wts: Benj. Person, Benj Person, Jr., Prov by Benjamin Person

Colonial Soldiers of the South  Murtie J Clark-State Militia Officers, 1767, Granville Regiment
Robert Harris Colonel
Saml. Benton Lieut. Colonel
Philip Pryor Major
Incl: Priv. Joseph Langston

Will of Wm. Rose, Pro. Jan, 1769, Granville Co, NC
Wife  Amy
Sons, Frederick, William & Howell Rose
Dtrs: Sarah Williams, Elizabeth Rose, Wynnefred Rose, Patty Rose
EXR-Bro-in-law, James Langston
Wts: James Langston, Jean Langston, James Willis

1769 Granville Co, Tax List
Absolum Langston
James Langston
Joseph Langston
Solomon Langston

N/H Co., NC Deeds, cont'd 
Mar 31, 1769 DB4, P 896 (255) Martha Langston, of N/H Co, NC to her son Steward Pipkin, of same, deed of gift, 2 Negroes, certain livestock and household goods. Sig: Martha X Langston Wts: Mary X Umphlett Chas. Thompson June Crt, 1769 Willie Jones, CC

Bute Co, deeds, Cont':d:
DB3, P70 Feb. 28, 1769 John Thompson to William Powell, both of Bute Co for 100 pds Va money, -300 Ac in Bute Co on Buffelo Br, Adj Bennett & Smart, a line est. by Langston & Thompson Wts: Thos. Turner, Julius Nichols, Jas Thompson

DB2-P 345 May 8, 1769 Francis Capps, Planter to John Langston, both of Bute Co., for 30 pds. Va money, for 600 Ac in Bute Co., on N/S Reedy Br, beg. at Langston's Mill on Reedy Crk, to line of Bobbit, along a path to land formerly bel. to Capps, down the Okd Muster Path. Wts: Joseph Person, John Person, thos. Turner. Ack by Francis Cappt, Bute Nov Crt 1769

DB3, P 6 Feb. 3, 1770-William Park & Co. to Jacob Bass of Bute Co, 100 pds Va money, 120 Ac on Sandy Run adj. Antony Croker, on Millstone Run near Lawson's Old Mill, lines agreed upon & established  by William Gant & John Langston, adj. James Rainwater  & Carlile, mort. to William Park & Co. by Henry Westbrook & sold  by virtue of this mortgage in presence of Thomas Hill, Jr & Benja. Hill

Bute Co, NC Court Minutes (Holcombe)
Second Tuesday in November 1768
A Deed from Barsheba Jones to John Langston was proved by the oath of John Person a Witness thereto, and Ordered the same be registered.

Wednesday after the second Tuesday in February 1769
On Motion James Bennett orphan of Richard Bennett came into Court and made Choice of Solomon Langston his Guardian who with Francis Capps and Richard Bennett Entered into and Executed a bond for that purpose.

Thursday after the second Tuesday in May 1769
Elizabeth Langston made oath to her acco't of attendance as a Witness for William Powell against John Marshall amounting to £2.10.4. (First mention of wife Elizabeth

1771-PETITION OF RESIDENTS OF GRANVILLE CO, NC   
(Vol 9, NC Colonial Records, P 95-96 Incl name of James Langston 
(Ref: Lost Tribes of NC, Vol II -Worth S Ray)

DB3, P 325 Aug 26, 1771-Bute Co, NC -John Langston, & wife Elizabeth, of Orange Co, NC to Randolph Hazelwood, of  Bute Co., for 300 pds.10 sh procl money,  for two tracts in Bute Co.,  total of 590 A  (1) S/S Reedy Crk, from mouth of Fanny Delight (2) between Reedy Crk & Grt Fishing Crk, adj. Madrie (Maddry) & Finney. . Wts: James Langston, Wm. Maddry  Pro. by Wm. Madry Bute Nov Ct., 1771. Reg. Jan 29, 1772

Bute Co., NC-Nov 13, 1777 A Deed from John Langston & Elizabeth his wife to Randolph Hazilwood was proved by the Oath of William Madry a Witness thereto, and on Motion the same is Ordered to be Registered

1771 Granville Co Tax List
James, Joseph & Solomon Langston

Granville Co, NC Abstracts of Wills & Est. Records (Gwynn)
(48/104-105) Dec. 16, 1772 Granville Co-John Langston of Orange Co, NC to Solomon Langston, of Granv. Co., 40 AC Mountain Crk, in Gran.. Co. Wts: James Langston, John Langston (Jr?) George Thompson

7/22/1774 Joseph Langston, Jr- Granv. grt-150 AC Johnston Co, Mill CR & Reedy BR.

(51/126-127) Dec. 16, 1774 Granv. Co- John Langston to James Langston, 100 AC, being pt of tract S/S Tar Riv., Mouth of Mountain Crk at John Williams' line.
 Wts: Thos. Williams, John Thompson, Jr. John Langston (Jr?)

Bk 1, P 136- Granville Co, NC  (1777)- Acctg. of Est. of Samuel Mangum, Dec'd, by Commissioners, John Oliver, James Langston, Littleton Mapp. (1/3 to Widow, Unnamed and 2/3 to children, Unnamed)
May, 1779 Acctg of Est by Daniel Meadows
May 4, 1779 Acctg of Est by James Langston
May, 1796 Acctg of Est by James Langston & John Williams

P 105-106 Will of Benj. Merritt dated Nov. 6, 1776-Pr. 1777 Crt. Mentions: Mother Agnes Langston,  Brother, Stephen Merritt, and his son Ephriam Merritt, sister Mary Boyd, w/o John Boyd, and their sons Ephriam Boyd, & John Boyd, sister, Elizabeth Rose w/o William Rose, and their son, Ilied Rose.
EXRS-James Langston, John Williams
 Note-Agnes Langston, mentioned here is the wife of  Joseph Langston-sgs

Bk 1, P 139-140  (1777) Inventory  & Acctg. of Est of Benj. Merrit, Dec'd by James Langston, John Williams, Exrs. mentions 420 AC land, negroes, livestock, corn, oats, etc and gives cost of funeral
Deed of William Washington to son Ephriam Washington Wts: James Langston, John Washington

LOST TRIBES OF NC-Vol II, Worth S Ray
The State Records
Published Under The Supervision of the trustees of the public libraries, by order of the General Assembly
Collected and Edited By Walter Clark
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina
Vol. XXII. Miscellaneous Records Published-1907

P 168
An Account Of Persons Who Took The State Oath 1778

I will bear faithful and true Allegiance to the State of North Carolina and will truly endeavor to support, maintain, and defend the independent Government thereof against George the third, King of Great Britain and his successors, and the attempts of any other Person, Prince, power, state or Potentate, who by secret arts, treasons, Conspiracies or by open force shall attempt to subvert the same and will in every respect conduct myself as a peaceful orderly subject and that I will disclose and make known to the governor, some member of the Council of State, some Justices of the Superior Courts or of the Peace, all treasons, Conspiracies and attempts committed or intended against the State shall come to my knowledge. 
And that all persons being Quakers, Moravians, Menomists & dunkards & under the circumstances above mentioned in Law, shall make the following affirmation or depart the State. 
I, A. B., do solemnly and sincerely declare and affirm that I will bear true Fidelity to the independence State of North Carolina and to the Powers & authorities which are or may be established for the good governments thereof and I do renounce any Fidelity to the present King of Great Britain, his Heirs and successors, and that I will disclose and make known to the Governor, some member of the Council of State, Judge of the superior Court or 
Justice of the peace, all Treasons, Conspiracies or attempts Committed or intended against the same which shall come to my knowledge. 
Following took above oath, or affirmed, 22 May, 1778. 
List Incl: William Langston
State Oath and test for Tar River District taken by James Lanston (Langston), Esq.
P 177-178
A List of Persons who have taken Oath of Allegiance in Goshen District
List Incl: 
Rich'd. Bennett
P 179 
This Book contains the Names of Persons that hath taken the Oath of Allegiance in the Nap of Reed District before me, Robt. Harris Names Incl:
James Bennett
Jo. Mangum
William Bennett

Vol 5, Court Minutes of Granville County, North Carolina. May 6th 1778 
Captain James Langston qualified (Revolutionary War). 
Ensign Joseph Langston.

May, 1779-Granville Co, NC-Acctg of Samuel Mangum Est. by Daniel Meadows.

Will of Ellis Drewry,  May, 1779 Granville Co, NC
Wife Amy
Son William Drewry
Wts: Joseph Langston, etal

Granv. Co-Feb, 1779 Deed of Gift from William Washington to his son Ephriam  "land where I live" Wts: John Washington, James Langston

Colonial Soldiers of the South (Murtie J Clark)

North Carolina Militia P 879

Account of Sundry Firelocks Pressed into His Majesty's Service in the Expedition against the Insurgents in 1771, for the Dobbs Detachment which were lost, broke or destroyed, Nov. 18, 1771

Rank/Name/Remarks

No 34-Private Langston, John,  attest R:d Caswell (NCAr:Mil 20)

See 1780 Tax List, Dobbs Co., NC below

1780 DOBBS COUNTY TAX LIST
7 SPEIGHT Greene County - Walstonburg and Speight's Bridge vicinity 
of northeastern Greene County.7 68 Francis Langston 4,572
5 JOHNSTON Lenoir County - South of Neuse River, Deep Run vicinity, 
Sandy Bottom.
5 8 John Langston 76

Chatham Co, NC Will of William Ray Bk B, P 41-42 May, 1792
Named w/Pattie -Refers to "Her children"
"My son" John Ray, after death of my wife
Children: Nancy, Annie, Winnie, Milly & John 
Gr/children: Henry Ray & Jacob Ray
Exrs: w/Pattie and "friend" James Langston
Wts: James Langston, Lewis Brinkley 

Will of William Copeland Nov 11, 1796 No Probate Date Vol 1 P 43-44
Named Mentions Wife, Not named
Sons Richard Copeland, John Copeland,
Gr/sons Richard Copeland, William Copeland, sons of John Copeland
Exrs: Bro James Copeland, and John Copeland, (Son?)
Wts: James Langston, James Langston, Jr., X his mark, Frances Hill X her mark

Will of David Maddox Vol 2, P 34 dated Nov 8, 1794 Probated Feb Session, 1795
Named Wife Salley
Sons William Maddox, John Maddox, Tarlton Maddox "wife's Yngst son" Michael Maddox
Exrs: Wife Salley & son Tarlton Maddox
Wts: James Langston, Tarlton Maddox

Granv. Co-May 1796, Benj. Merrit Est -Acctg. by James Langston & John Williams

Warren Co, NC-Est. of Gen. Thomas Person 1804-Old Debts Incl: James Langston 

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SOUTH CAROLINA RECORDS

& Later ones

1778-80 96th Dist., S. Carolina-Land Dispute between John Infinger & John Langston

PATENT LAND SURVEYS, State of South Carolina
Index to Land Acquisitions, 1770-1820
Located in Greenville, Laurens, Newberry, Spartanburg, & Union Counties
Bk A 1784-1786
John Langston, SR P 63, 639 AC Both sides of Langston's Creek, of Reedy River, near Paris Mountain Oct. 15, 1784
John Langston, JR P 35, 620 AC Both sides of Langston Creek, of Reedy River
Joseph Langston, P 178- 640 AC on Langston Branch of Reedy River
Hugh McVey, P 151, 280 AC Little River
Solomon Manghan P P 257 140 AC Jones Br, Thicketty Crk
Solomon Manghan , P 258 103 AC Br. of Muncum's Crk of Thicketty Cr
Jane Bennett, P 164, 145 AC small br of Dutchman's Crk
John Bennett, P 274 450 AC Lawson's Fork of Pacolet Riv
Thompson Bennett P 264 340 AC Thompson's Crk of Pacolet Riv

Book C, 1785-88  (book B missing)
John Bennett P 260  167 AC Br of Dutchman's Crk
James Blackstock P 168 92 A br of Saluda Riv
William Blackstock P 96 100 AC S/S Tiger Riv.

Book D, 1788-1799
Aaron Langster, P 221, 190 AC Sugar Crk, Spartanburg Co
Joseph Langston, P 241, 624 AC Langston Crk, Reedy River, Greenville Co.
Thomas Bennett, P 134 743 AC Thompson's Crk Spartanburg Co.

Book E, 1791-1803
Solomon Langston, P 2, 166 AC Enoree River, Spartanburg Co

South Carolina Land Grants: 
Jechonias Langston, 4/3/1786 489 AC 96 Dist
Joseph Langston, 640 AC Jan 5, 1784 96 Dist
Joseph Langston, etal 30 AC 96 Dist, 12/6/1790
Solomon Langston, 266 Ac 96 Dist, 11/7/1791

South Carolina Baptists- 1670 - 1805 by Leah Townsend 
p. 136 lists James Bennett, Mary Bennett, Sarah Bennett...
p. 249 List of members of Padgett Creek Church made up from the church book 1784-1804...James Bennett...

Abstracts of Old 96 & Abbeville, SC
George Thompson Est. 1783  Box 92, Pack 2278
Wife, Lucy, Children: Burrel, Samuel, Fanny, George, Selah, Stephen, & Balam Thompson
Inventory made by Samuel Lemaster, Moses Spann, Jechonias Langston
Sale   Nov 12, 1783 Buyers:-Lucy Thompson, Burrell, Samuel, Fanny, George, Selah, Stephen, & Balam Thompson, & Moses Spann & Wm. Bratcher

Sept 22, 1783-  Est of Absolum Langston Box 55, Pack 1316
Adm: Christian Langston
Sec: Thomas Williams, Jno. Smith
Inventory & Appraisal by Nich. Howard, William Smith, Peter Renfro
Estate Sale Buyers: Christian Langston, Nathan Langston, Caleb Langston, Daniel Langston

1783 Thos. Jones Est Box 50, Pack 1164 Est Adm by Elizabeth Jones, Sec: Jas Jones, Solomon Langston, Ralph Smith

John Langston Estate, Sept 24, 1785  Box 54, Pack 1277
Adm by William &, Lydia Bennett,  James Bennett, Jno. Bennett, Thos. Blassingham

South Carolina

Know all men by these presents that We William Bennett, Lydia Bennett, James Bennett, John Bennett and Thomas Blassingham are jointly and favorably holden and firmly bound and obliged to John Thomas Junr ordinary of 96th District in the state aforesaid in the sum of five hundred pounds sterling to be paid unto the said John Thomas his in said office or his atto or assigns to which warrant will and hereby to be made and done we bind ourselves and each of us jointly and firmly by these presents, sealed with our seals and this 24th Sept 1785. Whereas administration of all and singular the Good Rights and credits, which were John Langston deceased were lately committed by the said John Thomas unto the said William and Lydia Bennett. The condition of the above obligation is such that if the said William Bennett do and shall will and faithfully administer the goods rights and credits to the said deceased and which shall come into the hands or knowledge of them the said William Bennett and Lydia his wife to be administered and shall make distribution of what remains after having the debts and funeral Expenses of the said deceased in due course of law. Then this obligation shall be void, otherwise to remain full force.

William X his mark Bennett SEAL Lydia X her mark Bennett SEAL
James Bennett SEAL
John Bennett SEAL
Thomas Blassingham SEAL

South Carolina Ninety Six District SEAL by John Thomas Junr Esquire ordinary of the said district
To William Blackstock and Thomas Kever J. Thomas Junr Joel Smith

These are to authorize and impower you or any three of you to all in this district as you shall be directed unto by William & Lydia Bennett Administrators upon the Estate of John Langston deceased whenever any of the Goods and chattels of the said deceased are within the said plans which shall be shown you by said administrators and these and appraiser the same being first sworn to make a true and perfect Inventory and appraisement thereof and cause the same to be achieved under the hand of any three of you unto the said Wm & Lydia Bennett. Attain sixty days from the date hereof. Given under my hand and Seal the 24th day of Jany 1785.

John Ford Esquire is hereby authorized to qualify the above appraising and certify the same on the back of this warrant

Given under my hand
J. Thomas Junr.

November 1 day 1785
a Praise bill of the Estate of John Langston Deceast
one Roan mare 5 10 0
Bed and Bedstead and furniture 10 0 0
one Loom and gears 3 10 0
one Bedsted Bedlick Blanket and Boulster 1 10 0
one Linne Wheal 0 12 0
one hand saw and drawing knife 0 10 0
one Iron wedge 0 13 0
Coopers small vessels 0 6 0
one wooden dish and five trenshers 0 2 0
one puter dish and plate two times one Knife two forks and one candle stick 0 7 0
one dutch sithe 0 3 0
one parcel of cotton cards and one iron spindel 0 2 0
Iron tools 1 0 0
thace? Rifles 0 1 6
one slate 0 3 0
two chairs 0 1 6
one cow and calf 2 10 0
cash 0 10 0
one barrell and table 0 5 0
one tackle and fortads?  0 8 0

William Bwehen?
appraised By Thomas Weaver William Blackstock

Sept. 17, 1785-Estate of John Blackstock (of Laurens Co) Box 4, Pack 79
Exrs: Bro James Blackstock,
Names wife Neomy, Son William Blackstock
Inventory by Solomon Langston, Thomas Murphey, Jesse Holder

Greenville Co, SC Deeds
Oct. 31, 1788 William Cooper of Laurens Co, Planter, to Agnes Couch, 200 AC located S/S Enoree Riv. b/b John Blackstock, & Wm. Cooper Wts: John D. Couch, Solomon Langston

Apr 24, 25, 1788 William Cooper of Laurens Co, to Solomon Langston, of same, 200 AC in Laurens Co, on waters of Enore Riv, b/b Anthony Miller, Thos. Murphey, John Blackstock, & Wm. Cooper., SR Wts: Wm Cammill, Agnes Couch, John Mathesoni

Reference: Spartanburg County / District South Carolina
Deed Abstracts Books A - T 1785 - 1827 (1752 - 1827) by Albert Bruce Pruitt
page 29.
Book B p. 233-234 Jan. 27, 1789 John Langston and wife Elizabeth (Greenville Co.) to James Beard (Spartanburg); for 110 L (pounds) sterling sold 150 ac on S side of Tyger R where John Langston use [sic] to live; border NE -Tyger River, SE-Delany Carroll, and other vacant; grant May 13, 1768 Gove. Charles G Notague to David Duncan. Witness John Beard and Fanny McElroy. Signed John and Elizabeth Langston. wit. oath Mar. 12 1789 John Beard to Saml Lancaster. (Deed abstract contributed by William "Bill" Simpson)

1790 Census, Chatham Co., NC - James Lankston (Males 16/0-1; Females-1)

1790 Greenville Co, SC Census: P 68
Elizabeth Langston 1 Fe & 7 slaves
John Langston 2 M over 16, 4 Fe
Joseph Langston 3 M over 16 and none other
Mary Langston 2 M over 16 yrs, 1 M und 16 yrs, 5 Fe total
Hugh McVey 1 M over 16, 5 M und 16, 6 Fe, 1 Sl
1800 GREENVILLE CO, SC
LANGSTON Levy M-32 047 244 00010-10100-00 

Greenville Co, SC Deeds, cont'd-
Nov 22, 1794 James Langston of Chatham Co, NC to Solomon Langston of Laurens Co, SC  639 AC land grtd John Langston (SR) dated June 14, 1784, which fell to James Langston, heir at law, eldest son (Living) at time of death of John SR., located in Greenville Co, SC. Wts: Solomon Langston JR James Langston JR & Asa Langston

Jan 22, 1796 Solomon Langston to Joab Smith of Laurens Co, 100 AC where John Dodd formerly lived, being pt of grt of 639 Ac  sold by James Langston to Solomon Langston. (Occ. Rights reserved for Sarah Dodd during her nat. life) Wts: Thos. Edwards, Mary Langston, Mary Ann Edwards

Deed Bk. C p. 421 Isaac WICKLIFF from Joseph LANGSTON , 1794, 130 Acres Langston Branch

There are several other deeds on the Langston family here. 

1800 Pendleton Co, SC
LANGSTON Asa M-032 050 37 10100-10100-00 
LANGSTON James M-032 050 P 14 00001-00001-00 
LANGSTON James M-032 050 P 37 10010-30010-00 
LANGSTON Jesse M-032 050 P 14 20010-20010-01 
LANGSTON Solomon M-032 050 P 37 30010-30010-00 

1800 Laurens, SC., Solomon Langston.

1810 Pendleton Dist., SC - James Lankston 11010-32010

Will of Solomon Langston, Laurens, SC, Feb. 20, 1810 Pro in Court, Aug 15, 1825. Named: Wife Sarah; Sons: Henry Langston, Solomon Langston, Bennett Langston; Dtrs: Amy Christopher, Laodicea Springfield, Patty Jones, Sarah Miller, Selah Stiles; Mentions Mary Holder; Wts: John Hitch, John Stiles, Boxie X Wheat.