The Sheffield Family of Moore County, NC - Miscellaneous Records

The Sheffield Family of Moore County, NC - Miscellaneous Records

Given that were numerous John, Isham, Adam and Everet Sheffields I have tried to denote which one that I believe the reference is referring to.

1764, Nov 21 -- County Court Minutes, Cumberland County, NC

A road to be laid off from Bear Creek to Shuffill’s path to join Spinx’s road. John Williamson appointed overseer, jury as follows: John Williamson, John Gardner, Enox Spinx, Leoanrd Hart, John Shuffill[John Sr.], Wm. Garner, Abel Lee, Jno. Huntsucker, Wm. Kee, Jno. Kigell, Jas. Johnston and Mic. Heart.

1767 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC

John Shuffield[John Sr.] listed 2 White Polls

William Shuffield[???] listed 1 White Poll

1767, Apr 22 -- Land Grant #619 / #802, Cumberland County, NC
John Shuffle[John Sr.] received a 200 acre land grant located North of Wolf Creek adjoining Owen Carpenter. John Williamson and Owen Carpenter were chain carriers.

1769, Jul 6 -- Land Grant #1060, Cumberland County, NC
William Garner received a 50 acre Land Grant located on Bear Creek adjoining Martin Oats. William Garner and Mark Shuffle[Son of John Sr.] were chain carriers.

1771, Mar 3 -- Deed Book 4 Page 306, Cumberland County, NC

Owen Carpenter & wife Catherin deeded John Sheffield[John Sr.] atract of land on WolfCreekadjoining John Sheffield. William Garner and Thomas Rutherford were listed as witnesses.

1771, Apr 3 -- Deed Book 4 Page 305, Cumberland County, NC

John Needham & wife Susannah deeded Henry Gaster 200 acres on North Fork of Bear Creek and Granville Line. Owen Carpenter and John Shiffield[John Sr.] were listed as witnesses.

1772, Mar 10 -- Land Grant #1123, Cumberland County, NC
Adam Comer received a 100 acre Land Grant located on Williams Creek. John Shuffle[John Sr.] and Adam Comer were chain carriers.

1772, Mar 10 -- Land Grant #1167, Cumberland County, NC

John Shuffield[John Sr.] received a 100 acre Land Grant located on Bear Creek. William Shuffield[???]and Henry Jackson werechain carriers.

1773, May 11 -- Land Grant #1235, Cumberland County, NC
Owen Carpenter received a 100 acre Land Grant on Williams Creek. William Shuffle[???] and James Ludlow were chain carriers.

1773, May 11 -- Land Grant #1587/1776, Cumberland County, NC
James Ludlow received a 100 acre Land Grant on Williams Creek adjoining Adam Comer. Adam Comer and William Shuffle[???] were chain carriers.

1773, Oct4 -- Land Grant #0107, Cumberland County, NC
John Hayes entered a 200 acre Land Entry on Bear Creek adjoining John Shuffle[John Sr.] and Wm. Garner. William Sheffield[???] and James Cotton were chain carriers. [note – grant never issued]

1777 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC, Captain John Cox’s District

#32 John Shufell listed $400 [John Sr.]

1778 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC, Captain John Cox’s District

#45 William Shuffle Sr.[???] listed $100

#47 John Shuffle Jur. listed $100 [John Jr.]

#48 John Shuffle Senr. listed $800 [John Sr.]

1779 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC, Captain John Cox’s District

John Shuffle Jr. listed 300 at $1200 [John Jr.]

1780 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC, Captain John Cox’s District

John Shuffle Jr. listed 150 at $600 [John Jr.]

1783 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC, Captain John Cox’s District

John Shuffle Jr. listed $60 [John Jr.]

John Shuffle listed $120 [John Sr.]

1784 -- MooreCounty formed from CumberlandCounty

1786, Nov 10 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes Page 120, Moore County, NC

John Shuffle served Jury Duty

1788, Aug 19 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes Page 202, Moore County, NC

John Shuffle, Junr.[John Jr.] appointed overseer of the road which leads by Mr. Nall’s from Bear Creek to RandolphCounty and work the following hands: Owen Carpenter’s hands, Nichl. Nall’s hands, Robert Bird, Thomas Smitherman, Andrew White and Peter Shamburger.

1788, Aug 22 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes Page 207, Moore County, NC

John Shuffle, Junr. [John Jr.] served Jury Duty

1788, Nov 17 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes Page 209, Moore County, NC

John Shuffle, Junr. [John Jr.] served Jury Duty

1789, May 5 -- Will Book A Page 240-241, Moore County, NC
Will of John Williamson, dec’d

Executors - Nicholas Nall and Joseph Care
Witnesses - Nicholas Nall and Polley Nall
Heirs:
William Williamson [son]
Nancy Manus [daughter], wife of Daniel Manus
Elizabeth [daughter]
John Williamson
Briggart Care
Sarah Shuffle
Jenney Medlin

1789, May 18 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes Page 228, Moore County, NC

A deed from John Shuffield [John Sr.] to Stephen Smith was proven by David Richardson

1789, May 21 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes Page 233, Moore County, NC

John Sheffield, Junr. [John Jr.] is requested to appear for Jury Duty next session

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 158
John Shuffil, Jr. [John Jr.]
(16+) 1M
(0-16) 5M
1F

1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 158
John Shuffil Sr.[John Sr.]
(16+) 3M
(0-16) 1M
4F

1790, May 17 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes Page 267, Moore County, NC

A deed from John Sheffield Senr. [John Sr.] to John Sheffield Junr.[John Jr.] is proven

1790, Aug 24 -- Land Grant #365, Moore County, NC
Nicholas Nall received a 150 acre Land Grant located North of Bear Creek adjoining John Shuffield Sr. John Shuffield and Adam Shuffieldwere chain carriers.

1791, Feb 23 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes Page 302, Moore County, NC

Ordered that a road be laid from near Deep River at county line to the Black Ponds and have the following hands to work: John Morgan, Wm. Morgan, Capt. Wm. Morgan Junr., Wm. Smith, Averett Smith, John Cagle, Lewis Sowell, Geo. Brazell, John Allen, Murdoch McAuley, Anguish McAuley, Jacob Harvick, John Shuffle Senr. and Junr., Thomas Dunn,and Robert Cox.

1792, May 21 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#448 Isam Shuffield entered 100 acres located East of Rattlesnake Branch of Bear Creek adjoining John Shuffield.

1792, Aug 21 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes Page 366, Moore County, NC

John Sheffield, Jr. is requested to appear for Jury Duty next session

1793, May 23 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes Page 404, Moore County, NC

Ordered that a road be laid from the CountyLine near Mr. Gardiners to the White Ponds and have the following hands to work: Lewis Gardener, David Kennedy, John Morgan, John Sheffield Jur.,Jno. Sheffield Senr., William Morgan [Capt.], Peter Shamburger, William Williamson, William Smith Jur., Lewis Sowell, Everet Smith, Thos. Key, John Morgan and Danl. Manners.

1793, Aug 21 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes Page 414, Moore County, NC

Ordered that a road be laid off from the CountyLine near John Garner to the CountyLine near the Black Ponds and have the following hands to work: John Sheffield Jur., Lewis Sowell, Joseph Allen, William Smith Jur., William Newton, John Hair, Thomas Keys, Wm. Williamson, Danl. Mainus, David Kennedy, Wm. Morgan Jur., Wm. Morgan [Capt.], Geo. Cagle [son of John], and William Mainus.

1793, Sep 25 -- Land Grant #492, Moore County, NC
Isom Shuffield received a 100 acre land grant located on Rattlesnake Branch adjoining John Sheffield. Everet Shuffield and Isom Shuffieldwere chain carriers.

1793, Sep 26 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#647 John Hair entered 100 acres located on both sides of Wolf Creek adjoining John Sheffield.

1793, Dec-Jan 1794 – General Assembly Sessions Records, Moore County, NC

John Shuffield, [John Sr. or Jr.] Adam Shufel[Son of John Sr.] John Shufel[John Sr. or Jr.] signed the petition to form the town of Alfordstown as the county seat of MooreCounty

1794, Feb 19 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes Page 443, Moore County, NC

Adam Sheffield records his mark

1794, Feb 21 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes Page 453, Moore County, NC

John Hair is appointed road overseer in place of John Sheffield

1794, Feb 21 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes Page 453, Moore County, NC

Orderedthat Hardy Davis be appointed overseer of the road from his house to Williamson’s old place and have the following hands to work: Jeremiah Wilson, Isham Sheffield, Everet Sheffield, Thomas Davis and Christian Cagle.

1794, Mar 18 -- Land Grant #1198, Moore County, NC
John Hare received a 50 acre Land Grant located East of Wolf Creek adjoining his own line, Peter Hare and John Sheffield. Reuben Freeman and Peter Hare were chain carriers.

1794, Mar 19 -- Land Grant #785, Moore County, NC
Elijah Autery received a 150 acre Land Grant located on Bear Creek adjoining John Bullock. Francis Bullock and John Shuffieldwere chain carriers.

1794, May 19 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes Page 514, Moore County, NC

Ordered that Hardy Davis have the following hands to work on the road from his house to Nicholas Nalls Esquire: Nicholas Nalls hands, Robert Bird, Peter Cagle, Henry Cagle, William Cagle, Christian Cagle, Leonard Cagle, Andrew White, Thomas Smitherman, Charles Holden, Adam Comer, Averet Sheffield and John Garner.

1794, Aug 10 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#919 John Porterfield [for David Allison] entered 778 acres located South of Bear Creek adjoining John Sheffield.

1794, Dec 16 -- Will Book A, Moore County, NC Pages 186-187
1796, Feb (proven in open court)
Will of John Sheffield[John Sr.]
Executors: Wife Hannah Sheffield and Averet Smith
Witnesses: Averet Smith, Isam Sheffield, Windsor Pearce
Wife - Hannah Sheffield: 100 acres with home plantation
Son - Mark Sheffield: 1 shilling sterling
Son - John Sheffield: 1 shilling sterling
Son - Adam Sheffield: 100 acres on Rattlesnake branch
Son - Isham Sheffield: 100 acres (where he now lives)
Son - Averit Sheffield: 100 acres (where I now live; after his Mother's death)
Dau - Sarah Dennis: 1 shilling sterling
Dau - Mary Dun: 1 shilling sterling
Dau - Lucretia Dun: 1 shilling sterling
Dau - Rebekah Awtry: 1 shilling sterling
Dau - Hannah Mainyard: 1 shilling sterling
Dau - Elizabeth Awtry: 1 shilling sterling
Two youngest daughters - Lydda & Milly Sheffield: 1 shilling sterling each

1795, Jan 2 -- Land Grant #0114, Moore County, NC
John Sheffield [John Sr. or Jr.]entered a 50 acre Land Entry located on Beech Branch of Wolf Creek adjoining his own line and John Hair. John Hare and Peter Hare were chain carriers. [note – grant never issued]

1795, Sep 16 -- Land Grant #1187, Moore County, NC
John Hare received a 100 acre Land Grant located South of Williams Creek adjoining his own line, Adam Comer and Ludlow. Everet Shuffeland John Comer were chain carriers.

1796, Jul 18 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#1625 Francis Bullock entered 100 acres located on Bear Creek adjoining John Shuffield and including his own improvement.

1796, Aug 15 -- Land Grant #1867, Moore County, NC
William Wood received a 100 acre Land Grant located South of Bear Creek adjoining John Shuffield, his own line and Dennis’ improvement. Adam Shuffeld and John Shuffeld were chain carriers.

1796, Dec 16 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#93 Adam Shuffield entered 50 acres located South of Cabin Creek adjoining his own line and Levy Deaton

1797, Mar 14 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#159 John Shuffield entered 50 acres located on both sides of Wolf Creek adjoining his own line and Isom Shuffield.

1797, Mar 15 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#161 Adam Shuffield entered 50 acres located on Dry Creek adjoining his own line and Hannah Shuffield.

1797, Apr 1 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#168 Isom Shuffield entered 50 acres located North of Bear Creek adjoining Leonard Cagle Sr.

1797, Jun 10 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#196 Malcolm McNiel entered 50 acres located on Williamsons Creek adjoining his own line, Owen Carpenter, Calicut, and including Shuffield’s improvement.

1797, Jun 24 -- Land Grant #1579, Moore County, NC
John Hare received a 50 acre Land Grant on Wolf Creek adjoining his own line. John Shiffield, Sr. and John Shiffield, Jr. were chain carriers.

1797, Jul 1 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#206 John Smith entered 150 acres located on both sides of Dry Creek adjoining widow Tedwell, Adam Shuffield and including his own improvement.

1797, Aug 22 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#255 John Shuffield entered 50 acres located on both sides of Wolf Creek adjoining his own line and John Hair.

1797, Aug 25 -- Land Grant #1151, Moore County, NC
John Hare received a 100 acre Land Grant located on Wolf Creek adjoining his own line and John Shiffield. John Shiffield, Sr. and John Shiffield, Jr.were chain carriers.

1797, Aug 26 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#261 Solomon Barret entered 100 acres located North of Bear Creek adjoining his own line, Everet Shuffield, Hanna Shuffield, Isom Shuffield and Bullock.

1797, Aug 30 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#262 James Elkins entered 150 acres located on both sides of Williams Creek adjoining Owen Carpenter, William Callicoat and including William Shuffield’s improvement.

1797, Sep 10 -- Land Grant #1311, Moore County, NC
Francis Bullock received a 250 acre Land Grant located on Watery Branch adjoining Autery. John Sheffieldand Francis Bullock were chain carriers.

1797, Sep 18 -- Land Grant #1315, Moore County, NC
Francis Bullock received a 100 acre Land Grant located on Bear Creek adjoining Autery. John Sheffieldand Francis Bullock were chain carriers.

1797, Oct 3 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#276 Adam Shuffield entered 50 acres located North of Bear Creek adjoining William Garner’s 400 acre tract claimed by Dowd.

1797, Oct 3 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC
#277 Adam Shuffield entered 50 acres located South of Bear Creek adjoining William Garner’s 400 acre tract claimed by Dowd.

1797, Nov 16 -- Land Grant #879, Moore County, NC
Francis Bullock received a 100 acre Land Grant adjoining John Sheffield and his own improvement. John Sheffield and Francis Bullock were chain carriers.

1798, Feb 15 -- Land Grant #1425, Moore County, NC
John Smith received a 150 acre Land Grant located on both sides of Dry Creek adjoining widow Tedwell and Adam Shuffield. Everet Smith and Levi Deaton were chain carriers.

1798, May 16 -- Land Grant #1399, Moore County, NC
Isom Shuffield received a 50 acre land grant located North of Bear Creek adjoining David Allison, his own line and Hannah Shuffield. John Shuffield and Thomas Daviswere chain carriers.

1798, May 16 -- Land Grant #1541 Moore County, NC
Stephen Davis (assignee of Adam Shuffield) received a 50 acre land grant located South of Cabin Creek adjoining Levy Deaton, Adam Shuffield, Jeremiah Williams, and John Needham Sr. John Smith and Levy Deaton were chain carriers.

1798, Aug 16 -- Land Grant #1946, Moore County, NC
Solomon Barret received a 100 acre Land Grant located on both sides of Bear Creek adjoining Bullock, Hannah Shuffield, his own line, Everet Shuffield and Isham Shuffield. John Shuffeld and Isum Shuffeldwere chain carriers.

1798, Nov 8 -- Land Grant #1793, Moore County, NC
John Shiffield received a 50 acre Land Grant located West of Wolf Creek adjoining his own line and Isom Shffield. John Shiffil, Jr. and John Hare were chain carriers.

1798, Nov 12 -- Land Grant #1402, Moore County, NC
John Hare received a 200 acre Land Grant located East of Wolf Creek adjoining John Shuffield, David Allison, Peter Hare, and his own line. John Shuffield and William Morgan Jr. were chain carriers.

1798, Nov 20 -- Land Grant #1571, Moore County, NC
John McAulay received a 60 acre Land Grant located between Bear Creek and Wolf Creek adjoining Hanah Shuffield, William Wood, Isham Shuffield, and John Shuffield. John Shuffield and Isham Shuffield, Jr.were chain carriers.

1798, Dec 13 -- Land Grant #1078, Moore County, NC
Malcolm McNeill received a 50 acre Land Grant adjoining his own line, Owen Carpenter, Callicut, and including Sheffield’s Improvement. Asa Callicut and Eli Callicut were chain carriers.

1800 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 46
John Shuffle[John Jr.]
(26-45) 1M 1F
(16-26) 3M
(10-16) 2M
(0-10) 2M

1800 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 46
Isom Shuffle[Son of John Sr.]
(16-26) 1M 1F
(0-10) 1M 3F

1800 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 48
Everett Shuffle[Son of John Sr.]
(16-25) 1M 1F
(0-10) 1M 2F

1804 -- Colonel William Wofford Survey on Georgia Frontier Settlers

Updated Report made to Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs, agent to the Cherokee Indians, Southwest Point, regarding the number and condition of the Settlers living in and near the "Wofford Settlement", on the Frontier of Georgia and the Cherokee Nation of Indians - lying between the Currahee Mountain and the headwaters of the Oconee River. Original 1798 Settlers in the Nathan Smith settlement who were left outside of Colonel Hawkins line: Nathan Smith, James Minyard, Michael Oliver[removed by 1804], Stephen Smith[removed by 1804], Nicholas Smith[removed by 1804], Owen Carpenter, Jack Parker[removed by 1804], Thomas Warren, Joseph Halcom[removed by 1804], Charles Warren[removed by 1804], William Thornton[removed by 1804], Johnson McKinney[removed by 1804], and Lewis Dickenson. New Settlers by 1804 in Nathan Smith Settlement: Isham Smith, John Smith, Adam Sheffield, James Keys, Joseph Shelton, Samuel Spencer, William Spencer, Richard Jacks, John Huitt, Jacob Hollingsworth, Moses Alred, James Brown, Temple Carpenter, John Warren, James Hamilton, Nimrod House, James Alred, Thomas Bullen, William Newton, Snow, Asa Walker, Morgan Guest, William Smith, Averitt Smith, George Morgan, and Reuben Warren.

1805, Nov 1 -- Land Grant #1897, Moore County, NC
John Shuffield received a 50 acre land grant located South of Bear Creek adjoining his own line and Nall. John Shuffield, Jr. and Isaac Shuffieldwere chain carriers.

1805, Nov 1 -- Land Grant #1913, Moore County, NC
John Shuffield, Sr. received a 100 acre land grant located on both sides of Wolf Creek adjoining his own line and John Hare. John Shuffield, Jr. and Isaac Shuffieldwere chain carriers.

1808, Mar 24 -- Land Grant #2070, Moore County, NC
John Sheffield, Jr. received a 150 acre land grant located on the drains of Wolf Creek adjoining Peter Hare and his own line. John Sheffield, Sr. and Isaac Sheffieldwere chain carriers.

1808, May 21 -- Land Grant #2467, Moore County, NC
John Shamburger received a 300 acre Land Grant located North of Bear Creek adjoining Isham Sheffield, McAulay, David Allison and John Sheffield. John Shamburger Jr. and Peter Shamburger were chain carriers.

1810 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 597
John Shuffle[John Jr.]
(26-45) 1M
(16-26) 1F
(0-10) 2M 2F

1810 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 600
Isham Shuffle[Son of John Sr.]
(26-45) 1M 1F
(16-25) 1F
(10-16) 1M 1F
(0-10) 1M 2F

1810 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 606
John Shuffle[John Jr.]
(45+) 1M
(26-45) 1F
(16-25) 1M
(10-16) 1M
(0-10) 1F

1810 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 606
Everet Shuffle[Son of John Jr.]
(16-25) 1M 1F
(0-10) 1M 1F