The Family Composition was:
1 Male age 26-44, Benjamin Brock
1 female age 26-44, Catherine Wright
2 Males under 10
2 Females under 10
1800 CENSUS: Fayetteville District, Anson County, North Carolina, Series: M32 Roll: 29; Page: 224; Benjamin BROCK, Age 26- 44 [1756-1774], 2 Males, under 10; 2 Female, under 10 and 1 Female, age 26-44 [Wife, Catherine Wright].
Benjamin Brock was born between 1756 and 1774 based on his age as reported in the 1800 Census above. He married Catherine “Caty” Wright sometime before 18 January 1794. This is proven by comments in an Anson County Land Deed – Benjamin Brock to William Peques (Deed Book “E”, page 229).
Benjamin Brock to William Peques
THIS INDENTURE made this Eighteenth day of January one thousand seven hundred and Ninety Four Between Benjamin Brock and Catherine his wife of Anson County in the state of North Carolina of the one part and William Peques of the County of Chesterfield in the state of South Carolina Planter of the other Part Witnesseth that the said Benjamin Brock & Catherine his wife for and in consideration of the sum of fifteen Pounds Current money of the state of South Carolina aforesaid to them in hand Paid by the said William Peques before the unsealing and Delivery hereof the Receipt whereof they the said Benjamin Brock & Catherine his wife doth hereby acknowledge and themselves to be fully satisfied contented and Paid hath granted bargained sold aliened Enfeoffed Conveyed and Confirmed and by these presents Doth freely and absolutely grant bargain Sell alien Enfeoff Convey and Confirmed unto the said William Peques all that piece or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Anson State aforesaid on Hucklelberry Creek on the South West side of the great Pee Dee river Containing one hundred & twenty four acres being part of a tract of land Containing four hundred originally granted to John Wright Senr. Beginning at a Stone in the road & runs No 9 West Eighty Nine poles to a small gum on Huckleberry Creek thence North seventy six West one hundred and seventy poles to a post oak thence South Nine West One hundred and forty six poles to a black oak on the upper line of a Tract of land formerly claimed by Stephen Tomkins thence with the said line to the Beginning Together with all & singular the buildings profits privileged and appurtenances to the same belonging or in anywise appertaining & the reversion and Reversions remainder &remainders Rents Issues & profit thereof and every part and Parcel thereof &all the Estate right title Interest use trust possession Property profit benefit claim & demand both in law and Equity whish they the said Benjamin Brock & Catherine his wife now hath or ever had of in and to the premises aforesaid to have And To Hold the said piece or parcel of land aforesaid with every the Premises and appurtenances thereunto belonging unto the said William Peques his heirs and assigns forever and they the the said Benjamin Brock & Catherine his wife Doth for themselves their heirs Executors administrators and assigns in manner and form following (that is to say) that he the said William Peques his heirs and assigns shall and may from time to time and at all times forever hereafter peaceably and Quietly have Hold use occupy possess and enjoy the said pierce or parcel of land with Every the Premises and appurtenances thereunto belonging without any manner of Trouble hindrance Molestation Interruption or denial of them the said Benjamin Brock and Catherine his wife their heirs or assigns and all and every other person or Persons Whatsoever lastly they the said Benjamin Brock and Catherine his wife for themselves & their heirs doth herby promise and agree to and with the said William Peques his heirs and assigns that they the said Benjamin Brock and Catherine his wife their heirs and assigns the above bargained Premises to him the said William Pegues his heirs and assigns from and against then the said Benj. Brock & Catherine his wife & their heirs and from and against all and every person or persons claiming under them shall and will warrant and forever Defend by these Premises_____________In Witness whereof the said Parties to these presents have hereunto interchangeably set their hands and seals the day and year first above written Signed sealed & Delivered
In the Presence of Benjamin Brock {seal}
John Wright Caly Brock {seal}
John X Evans Anson January Court 1794
Then this deed was duly proved by John
Wright witness thereto and ordered to,
be registered
Test. Wm. Johnson Clk.
Land Deed “E” page 229 states that Catherine is the daughter of John Wright, Jr.
“Conveyed by John Wright Jur. By Deed dated the 20th day June 1789 to his Daughter Caty Wright now Caty Brock Excepting a Piece Containing________ acres…”
There is a total of 7 Land Deeds in Anson in which Benjamin and Catherine (Wright) Brock, one or the other or both, are parties too in their execution. The specific Deed Book and pages can be found in the footnotes to this web blog.
The last record we have of Benjamin Brock is Land Deed “W” pages 147 to 148, dated 12 December 1827 – Ben Brock to James Brock.
Ben Brock to James Brock
Known all men by these presents that I Benjamin Brock of the state of South Carolina Chesterfield District for and in consideration of the sum of fifty cents have granted, bargained sold released unto James Brock of the state and district aforesaid and by these presents do grant, bargain sell and release unto him the said James Brock a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the state of North Carolina Anson County on a branch of Westfield Creek containing four hundred acres more or less which I the sd Ben Brock purchased from Jane McIntire Ann McIntyre Duncan Nicholson and James Nicholson reference being had to the deed for a more particular description of said lands…
After this date (12 Dec 1827) no record of Benjamin Brock, Catherine (Wright) Brock; their 2 sons and 2 daughters has been found. If you have any information about this family please contact me through this blog.
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1. Land Deed - Benjamin Brock to William Pegues; 18 January 1794; Deed Book #C2; Page(s) 239; Register of Deeds; Wadesboro, Anson County, North Carolina; 3 January 2020.
2. Land Deed - BENJAMIN BROCK TO JOHN WRIGHT; Deed Book # E; page(s)229.
3. 1800 U S Census, Anson County, North Carolina, population schedule, Fayetteville District, Anson County, North Carolina, Page: 224; Household of Benjamin BROCK; digital images, Ancestry (www.ancestry.com : viewed 3 March 2011); citing National Archives Microfilm M32, Roll 29.
4. Land Deed - JOHN WRIGHT SEN. TO BENJAMIN BROCK; 13 July 1801; Deed Book # H2; page(s)212.
5. Land Deed - BENJN. BROCK TO WILLIAM BROOK & RICH’D KNIGHT; 21 November 1801; Deed Book # H2; page(s)269 & 270.
6. Land Deed - BENJAMIN BROCK TO SAMUEL PRATT; 15 December 1807; Deed Book # M; page(s)259.
7. Land Deed - BEN BROCK to JAMES BROCK; 12 December 1827; Deed Book # W; page(s)47 & 48.
8. Land Deed - BENJAMIN BROCK TO JOHN WRIGHT; ; Deed Book # E; page(s)229.
9. 1800 U S Census, Anson County, North Carolina, Population Schedule, Fayetteville District, Anson County, North Carolina, Page: 224; Household of Benjamin BROCK.
