Gideon Green was issued two land grants in Oct 1782. Situated on Richardsons Creek, the two tracts of land were surveyed on 15 Jun 1779 with the help of Benjamin Thomas. Just the day before, a Jacob Thomas had a land grant suveyed likely less than a mile down the creek. Chainers were Iquiam Hudson and Thomas Gilbert. The description of this transaction is as follows:
Grant #4451, Anson NC, to Jacob Thomas. Ent 20 Apr 1779, Sur 14 Jun 1779, Iss 14 Oct 1783. The Entry Officer's Warrant for survey mentioned the intended grant would adjoin Hudson's survey and include his improvements. The actual surveys often vary from the described warrant. As for Jacob's grant, the later survey did not mention that the land adjoined Hudson land. It only indicated a survey for 100 acres south of the Rocky River and situated on the southeast side of Richardson's Creek. But, note that the chain bearers were Iquam (Joackim) Hudson and Thomas Gilbert.
Who was Iquaim Hudson, and could information on his life yhave any bearing on the identity of this Jacob Thomas? Is this Jacob related to us?
I believe Iquaim Hudson was actually Joackim Hudson who received land on Richardsons Creek during this time period. Here are a few of his early land records:
Grant # 4434, Anson NC, to Joackim Hutson. Ent__, Sur 9 Jun 1779, Iss 14 Oct 1780. In the warrant for survey, the name of Joacim Hudson was written over another name that is unreadable. The survey descibes the land as 100 acres "lying on the fork of Bear Creek Between Marey Pools & Thomas Gilberts including his improvement". The actual survey is for 100 acres on the south side of Rocky River on the north west side of Richardson's Creek adjoining Hudson land. The chainbearers were Thomas Gilbert and Joc. Hudson.
Grant # 4428, Anson NC, to Joacim Hudson. Ent __, Sur 10 Jun 1779, Iss 14 Oct 1783. This grant is for 100 acres situated on Bare branch on the south side of Rocky River and the north side of Richardson Creek. Chain bearers were Jocm. Hudson and Jeese Gilbert Burleson. Gilbert was stricken through. Apparently the records for Grant # 4428 and 4434 have been mixed up.
Grant # 5207, Anson NC, to Joakim Hutson. Ent 19 Jan 1796, Sur 7 Aug 1796, Iss 10 Jul 1797. This grant was for 50 acres on both sides of Richardson's Creek and adjoined his own lands and that of Josiah Wright. Chainbearers were Isaac Hill and William Hutson.
Grant # 5370, Anson NC, to Joacim Hudson. Ent 2 Jun 1797, Sur 20 Dec 1798, Iss 7 Jun 1799. For 150 acres of land situated on the north side of Richardsons Creek, adjoining his own land and that of Wright.
Note that Jocakim did not receive any land grants south of Richardson's Creek. However, the first known deeded land transaction for Joackim ocurred prior to Jacob's grant and was situated on both sides of Richardson's Creek. The following are related land deeds involving Joackim Hudson:
Deed (K-479, Anson NC) 24 Sep 1777. Wm. Brooks to Joackim Hudson. Being 69 acres on lying on both sides of Richardsons Creek, being a tract granted to George Augustus Shelvin 6 Mar 1767.
Deed (B2-35, Anson NC) 11 Aug 1787. Britain Braswell to Joackim Hudson. Being 100 acres on the south west side of the Pee Dee on Pelhams Fork and adjoining Nathaniel Byby. The land was granted 14 Oct 1783 to Benjman Braswell and conveyed to Britain Braswell 1785. Witnesses were Thomas Lacy, William Benton, and Stephen Lacy.
Deed (B2-37, Anson NC) 1 Oct 1787. Nathan Braswell of Richmond County NC to Joackim Hudson. Being 100 acres on the west side of the Pee Dee and on the banks of Pelhams Creek. This land was granted to Nathan Braswell 14 Oct 1783. Witnesses were Thomas Lacy and Stephen Lacy.
Deed (B2-270, Anson NC) 1 Sep 1789. Joackim Hudson to Wm Hudson, being 100 acres on both sides of Pelhams fork adjoining lands of Nathaniel Byby and Nathaniel Braswell lands. This land was originally granted to Benjamin Braswell. Witnesses were Buckner Kimball and Hall Hudson.
Deed (C2-455, Anson NC) 1 Apr 1795. Michael Austin to Joackim Hudson. Being 35 acres on the south side of Richardson's Creek and adjoining Hudson land. Witnesses were josiah Wright and Lionel Holland.
Deed (R-255, Anson NC) 5 Mar 1810. Joackim Hudson to Nathan Hinson, being 100 acres on the south west side of Richardson's Creek at the mouth of Green's Branch.
Deed (O-126, Anson NC) 15 Mar 1810. Obadiah Curlee to Joackim Hudson. Being 100 acres on the north west side of Richardson Creek and adjoining said Hudson's land. Witnesses were William Curlee and Nathan Hinson.
Deed (N,O-242, Anson NC) 19 Jun 1810. Joackim Hudson to William Hudson. "For love Good will and affection which I have and do bear towards my loving son William Hudson". Being 50 acres "Known by my Living on it". Witnesses were J. Smith and John High.
Note that "Hall" Hudson witnessed an early conveyance by Joackim. Also, the use of "Green's Branch" in defining his land. Knowing that William is the son of Joackim, let's take a look at some of his land records.
Deed (S-50, Anson NC) 6 Oct 1814. William Hudson to Spear Moore of Montgomery County NC. Being two tracts: Tract 1. being 59 acres on the south side of Richardson's Creek, Joackim Hudson's old line, and my 100 acre tract. Tract 2: Beginning on Jacob Thomas's corner on the bank of Richardson's Creek, this tract is for 100 acres. Witnesses were William Crittendon and Arminger Lilly.
Deed (R-509, Anson NC) 17 Oct 1815. William Hudson to Spear Moore. For 100 acres. Witnesses were John Broadaway and John White.
Deed (S-446, Anson NC) 15 May 1819. William Hudson to Asa Baucom. Being 100 cares on the north side of Richardson's Creek. 100 acres of land running up Gum branch from its mouth, then to Hudson's line, then to Curlee land, adjoining Green's branch near Hudson line, then down the branch back to the beginning. Witnesses were William Baucom and John Hudson.
We should be able to locate this land. Note that William Hudson sold land adjoining Jacob Thomas's line? Was this the old Jacob that received land at the same time as Gideon Green and Joackim Hudson? Or was this the younger son of Benjamin Thomas. Interestingly, a descendant of Jacob(son of Benjamin) that lives on the the old land pointed across the way to where "Hudson's Branch" is.
Joackim received land near Jacob Thomas in Anson County. Could a search of Joackim's ancestry unveil any hints as to who Jacob Thomas was? Here are a few records that must relate to Joackim Hudson of Anson County. Keep in mind that the following records do not prove ancestry for the Hudson's of Anson County.
Deed (__-620, Bristol Parish, Prince George VA) 12 Jul 1723. Being 120 acres on west side of Ellingtons Branch at Namosend. Part of a tract where Thomas Hudson now lives. Elizabeth, wife of Hall.
Deed (__-997, Prince George VA) 10 Apr 1727. Thomas Hudson of Bristol Parish, Prince Georges Co. VA, to Hall Hudson. Being 120 acres on the west side of Ellington's Branch of Nummisseen Creek, being part of a tract granted to Hall and where Thomas lately lived. Elizabeth, wife of Thomas.
Grant (SS-677 Granville Grant, Johnston NC) entered 27 Apr 1753. Land on the mouth of Mannens Creek and granted to Osborne Jeffrys. The Grant was orinally for John Burt, Hall Hudson. These two names were stricken from the grant.
List of children bound out (4-17, Amelia VA) 27 Nov 1755. Hall Hudson, son of Isaac Hudson of Nottaway Parish.
Hall Hudson Will (3-10, Amelia VA) written 13 Mar 177__, Proved __, Presented 28 Sep 1780. Mentions grandchildren Obediance and Noe Hudson. Son Richard received "my" great Bible. Sons Isaac, Hall, Joshua, Benjamin, Joackim, and Obadiah. Daughters Elizabeth Hudson and Sussanna Shelton. Son and Exe., Peter Hudson. Witnesses were John Gray, Eliz. Gray, Richard Ward, Robert Hudson, and George Snelling.
Robert Hudson Will (3-53, Amelia VA) written 20 Jun 1780, presented 22 Nov 1781.
Deed (10-97 Amelia County VA) 25 Mar 1770. For love and affection... Hall Hudson Senr, deeded to Joshua, Richard, and Obadiah Hudson. To Joshua, 150 acres on Flat Rock Creek adjoining Robertson whereon said son lives. Son Richard, 190 acres a part of the same tract. Son Obediah 190 acres being the remainder of the land. Witnesses were Peter Hudson, John Spain, and Ward Hudson.
Deed (10-374) Amelia County VA) 17 Dec 1771. Joshua Hudson, Richard Hudson and Obediah Hudson to Richard Winston. Being 162 acres at the head of Willingham Creek adjoining Flat Rock and Racoon Branch. Witnesses were John Winn, Richard Ward, Giles Nance, Oliver Jeter, Moses Hudings, and Alexander Gray.
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