Land Records pertaining the Hewitt family in Onslow and Jones Co., NC transcribed from microfilm by Jean Gillett in 1997.

DB E, p. 9 - Jul 1756. Thomas Hewet and Elizabeth his wife, coheirs of William Whitehurst, her brother ... sold to Gould Smith Whitehurst, May 4, 1729, and by his death descended to William Whitehurst and by the death of William Whitehurst descended to these two sisters, Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Hewet and Jane wife of James Waltom [Walton?], as coheirs of their deceased brother.

DB F, p. 10 - 02 Apr 1760. Thurel to Thomas Hewit ... 100 ac. on NW branch of Queens Creek ... Test: John Hewit

Onslow Co., NC DB B, p. 360 [film # 0019452 / 0017455]

20 Jan 1761 Edmond E. Thurel to Thomas Hewitt

DB F, p. 44 - 10 Apr 1762. Middleton to John Hewit ... 100 ac. S side of Ashes Creek, Whiteoak River to John Starkey's cor., it being the plantation *whereon John Hewit now lives*

NC Patent Bk. 15, p. 447

15 Nov 1762 Thomas Huet - 350 ac. in Onslow Co. on the fork of Queens Creek, joining near his own land.

15 Nov 1762 Thomas Huet - 50 ac. in Onslow Co. on the S branch of Queens Creek, joining his own land, the Opposite Swamp, and the sd Banch - Commonly called Rich Island (Survey #0297, 27 Aug 1762)

NC Patent Bk. 17, p. 64

24 Apr 1764 Edward Weeks - 100 ac. in Carteret on the E. side of White Oak River and on the E. side of Hadnots Creek, joining (a point) near McGees line and the Creek side nigh John Starkey Jr.

NC Patent Bk. 17, p. 87

09 Nov 1764 John Hewett - 210 ac. in Onslow on White Oak River, joining Boiling Spring branch and Starkeys branch

DB H, p. 13 - Sep 1765. Stevens to John Hewit ... 100 ac. on Webb's branch.

DB I, p. 80-81 - 01 Aug 1773. Thomas Hewitt to Towsend ... 6 ac. whereon he lives (Hewitt) between NW and SE branches of Queens Creek [possibly should be 60 ac. -- see entry DB N, p. 9]

DB J, p. 6 - 08 Jan 1773. Morris to Thomas Hewit ... 100 ac. on E side of New River between Hadnot's and Foile's line. Test: John Hewit.

NC Archives, Land Records, survey #0316

20 Apr 1773 John Hewitt - 100 ac. in Onslow Co., [W?] side Queens Creek

NC Patent Bk. 22, p. 261

24 May 1773 Edward Mercy - 400 ac. in Onslow between White Oak River and the E. side of Queens Creek, joining Boiling Spring branch, John Hewit, Stephen Hawkins, and Mercy's own line.

NC Patent Bk. 22, p. 262

24 May 1773 John Hewitt - 50 ac. in Onslow on the SW side of White Oak River and on the S side of Ashe's Creek, joining the sd creek and Hewitt's own Corner. (Survey #0116, 21 Apr 1773)

DB J, p. 42 - 08 Sep 1774. Thomas Hewet to Townsend ... 200 ac. on which said Hewit was granted 15 Nov 1762, on fork of Queens Creek at line between Hewit and Townsend, which land is part of 350 ac. grant.

DB K, p. 33 - 02 Feb 1776. Thomas Hewitt and John Hewitt witness deed from Benjamin Weeks & Silas Weeks to Sarah, Mary, Francis and Margret Wallice ... land on Whiteoak River, being part known as The Wharf, formerly occupied by Theophilus Weeks, containing 76-1/2 ac. in Arcibald Gillespie's line.

DB M, p. 46 - 03 Feb 1779. John Hewit to Hadnot ... 100 ac. on E side of New River, between Hadnot's and Foyule's lines. [land from Thomas Hewit, so this is John son of Thomas]

Onslow Co., NC DB B-1, p. 230 [film # 0019452 / 0019455]

26 May 1784 Thomas Hewitt to Edward Merrey

Onslow Co., NC DB B-1, p. 232

26 May 1784 Thomas Hewitt to Scott Adam

DB N, p. 9 - 18 Aug 1784. Scott to Phelps ... 60 ac. which is the homestead where Thomas Hewit lately lived which I purchased of him and is between land of the heirs of William Conoway deceased and land of John Hewit and is on Whiteoak (spelled Weight Oake) River. Test: John Hewit.

DB O, p. 10 - 02 Dec 1785. John Hewit to Gibson ... 40 ac. on S side of Ashes Creek dividing line between John and Thomas Hewit.

[land orig. of John Hewit so this is John, son of John]

Onslow Co., NC DB B, p. 449 [film # 0019452 / 0019455]

16 Jan 1786 John & Mary Morris to Thomas Hewitt

DB P, p. 43 - 1788. Sheriff's sale to John Hewit ... on Boiling Spring Branch and Whiteoak River, pat. by John Hewitt, dec'd 09 Nov 1764, for 210 ac. being on-half of said land. Which 210 ac. was divided between Thomas Hewitt and Edwd. Marcy *at suit*. Suit brought by John Hewitt vs execrs. of John Hewit, dec'd. 105 ac. sold to John Hewit as highest bidder, at Cook's line on S side of Ashe's creek. 30 ac. to John Hewit.

[**Need to investigate papers in suit(s) mentioned -- any time someone sues the executor, a lot of information about family relationships will be detailed in the depositions. See also following.]

DB Q, p. 41 - 21 Jul 1789. John Hewit to Carver ... 200 ac. which was deeded from Wm. Morgan to Maryann Newbold 02 Sep 1777 and by her deeded to John Hewit. /S/ John Hewit, Alce Hewit.

DB Q, p. 17 - 08 Apr 1790. John Hewit to Gibson ... tract of land willed to me, John Hewit, by my father, John Hewit, Dec'd, and about which I brought suit vs. the exrs. and the land was sold to me by public auction to clear the title to me ...

DB S, p. 33 - 14 Apr 1794. *Willet Hewit* witness to deed Jones to Matticks [too early for Rigdon's son -- brother?]

NC Archives, Land Records, Entry #236 11 Jul 1792, Survey #1799, Grant No. 880 05 Aug 1800

George Hazard assigned Warrant #225 to John Hewitt on 01 Feb 1794, renumbered #236

04 Aug 1794 John Hewitt - (survey) 50 ac. in Onslow Co., Beg. at a Sawill by the side of Dericks Neck Branch ...

Survey order reads "Between Derricks neck and the Road that leads to Swansborough from Marsh"

DB W, p. 16 - Jul 1802. John Hewitt to Ketcham ... 40 ac. ... between NW and SW branch of Queens creek, being part of the 100 ac. tract. [this was land of Thomas Hewit, so this is John of Thomas]

DB 4, p. 169

--- 1807 Jacob Meadows to Rigden Hewitt

Onslow Co., NC DB 7, p. 002 [film # 0019457]

24 Jun 1816 Brice Barber to John Hewitt

Onslow Co. DB 11, p. 153 [film #0019458]

24 Jun 1816 John Provow to John Hewitt Sr.

NC Archives, Land Records, Purchase Warrant #355, Survey #2129, Grant #1257 16 Dec 1824

01 Dec 1824 John Hewitt Junr - Purchase Warrant #355 100 ac. joining Burns & Provos lands

NC Archives, Land Records, Purchase Warrant #356, Survey #2314, Grant #1391 16 Dec 1835

03 Feb 1823 Jno. Hewitt - (survey) 100 ac. in Onslow Co., on the N & E side of wading branch

Jones Co., NC, DB 19, p. 75

08 Oct 1823 Wm. Higgins, Sheriff, to Rigdon Hewit, land of Jobe Smith taken in judgement for debt, $250.00, 430 ac., more or less, beg. below Anthony Cox's corner ... James [Mards?] corner ... Nobles old line ... Levy West Line ... Black Branch ...

Onslow Co., NC DB 14, p. 133 [film #0019459]

30 Apr 1825 John Hewitt to Isaac Hewitt

Onslow Co., NC DB 16, p. 024 [film # 0019460]

11 Apr 1827 Robert V. Orme to John Hewitt

Onslow Co., NC DB 16, p. 054

11 Jul 1827 Luke Huggins to John Hewitt Sr.

Jones Co. NC, DB 18, p. 205 [film # 0019461]

25 Apr 1828 John Hewitt, Sr. to John Hewitt Jr., a tract of land on NW branch of Queens Creek, 150 ac. being part of 350 ac. granted to Thomas Hewitt.

Onslow Co., NC DB 17, p. 055 [film # 0019460]

10 Sep 1828 John Hewitt Jr. to Daniel L. Russell

DB 17, p. 056

10 Sep 1828 John Hewitt Jr. to Daniel L. Russell

Onslow Co., NC DB 18, p. 205 [film # 0019461]

13 Oct 1831 John Hewitt Sr. to John Hewitt Jr.

DB 19, p. 160 - 06 Aug 1832. Land of John Hewitt sold by sheriff to John Morton by execution from Wm. P. Ferrand vs. Hewitt; 150 ac. manor plantation and 200 ac. adjoining.

[sounds like the 150 ac. above + addl. parcel. The suit of Ferrand vs. Hewitt should be reviewed.]

DB 20, p. 74 - 23 Mar 1833. Rigdon Hewitt released to George A. Thompson and Phoebe Pitts ... (executors of Rigdon Pitts, dec'd) land joining Guion, Hewitt's lands; 250 ac. pat to John Snead, 27 Dec 1791. Also 50 ac. adj. above tract and also another tract patented by John Hewitt. 09 Nov 1764.

Onslow Co., NC DB 20, p. 074 [film # 0019462]

25 Jun 1833 Rigdon Hewitt to George A. Thompson

25 Jun 1833 Rigdon Hewitt to Phoebe Pitts

DB 20, p. 172 - 01 Jan 1834. Thompson and Pitts sold ... land on Whiteoad River known as the *John and Willis [Willet?] Hewitt lands, and from them descended to Rigdon Hewitt* and he deeded to Thompson and Pitts. This land granted to John Hewitt for 250 ac. 27 Dec 1791 and another tract pat. by John Hewitt 09 Nov 1764 and another tract pat by John Hewitt 09 Nov 1764 ...

Onslow Co., NC DB 23, p. 194 [film # 0019464]

06 Mar 1840 Abram Hewitt to Daniel Dickson

Onslow Co., NC DB 24, p. 095 [film #0267526]

05 May 1841 Daniel & William Dickson et als to Abram M. Hewitt

DB 21, p. 263

-- --- 1843 R. P. Hewitt to C. s. Hewitt

Jones Co., DB 21, p. 171

29 Jan 1844 Edward M. Hewett "of Stewart Co., GA" to Abram M. Hewitt, $200, all my interest in the lands of my father, Rigdon Hewett, Dec'd". Wit: Caleb S. Hewett, one tract purchased of Samuel H. Mitchell & wife & Mabary Petteway, one other tract purchased as the property of Isaac Meadows adjoining the lands of Micajah F. Mattick & others., one other tract lying on White Oak River commonly called the River plantation.

teste: John Weeks, Caleb S. Hewitt

Jones Co., DB 21, p. 170

12 Feb 1844 Elijah Hewitt to Abram M. Hewitt. $150.00, all my interest in the lands of my father, the late Rigdon Hewett, dec'd, in Jones Co., N.C. (description as above)

teste: John Weeks

Jones Co. NC DB 21, p. 220

29 Jul 1844 Daniel Yates to Micajah F. Matticks of Jones Co. and Caleb S. Hewit of Onslow Co., $150, all my right, title and interest ... tract or parcel in Jones Co. ... N side of White Oak river and on the W side of Misery branch adj. lands of Micajah F. Matticks and others containing 70 ac. more or less.

teste: Elijah Lovet

Jones Co. DB 21, p. 283

09 Dec 1844 John Weeks & Emily his wife of Carteret Co. to Caleb S. Hewit of Onslow Co., $150.00, all right, title and interest in a certain parcel of land heired by them on the death of Rigdon Hewit situated in Jones Co. ... on the Miry Branch adj. the lands of Dr. Robert Dixon, M. F. Matticks, David Wharton & others containing 100 ac. more or less

teste: Rigdon P. Hewit, J. C. Hewit

Jones Co. NC DB 21, p. 264

26 Feb 1845 Rigdon P. Hewit of Jones Co. to Caleb S. Hewit, $150.00, all the right, title and interest in a certain parcel of land heired by me on the death of Rigdon Hewit ... situated in Jones Co. ... 150 ac. moreor less

teste: Frnd. Dickdon, Thomas Hancock

Jones Co. NC DB 21, p. 330

20 Nov 1845 Caleb S. Hewit of Jones Co. to Thomas Handcock of Jones Co., $1.50, a certain lot of land containing three ac. .. situated on the road leading up the Black Swamp on the W side of sd Black Swamp more particularly described as being in the fork of Box branch including the spot whereon the Work Shop of Thomas Handcock now stands

teste: John Hogans, Elijah Hewit

Jones Co. NC DB 21, p. 375

18 Dec 1845 Abram M. Hewit of Onslow Co. to Geo. H. Hawkins of Jones Co., $600, a certain parcel of land ... in Jones Co. ... on both sides of the Black Swamp. A part of the above tract ... heired by the death of Rigdon Hewit my father, also the right purchased of my brother Edward M. Hewit of GA, also the right I purchased of my brother Elijah Hewit

teste: Caleb S. Hewit

Jones Co. NC DB 21, p. 421

18 Sep 1846 Timothy Haskins & wife, Teresa, of Onslow Co., NC to Rigdon P. Hewitt of Jones Co., NC, $145, all the lands that fell to us atthe death of Rigdon Hewitt decd reference being had to the division a copy of which is filed in the Clerks office of Jones County.

teste: A. M. Hewitt. Deposition of Teressa Haskins (16 Jan 1847)

Jones Co. NC DB 21, p. 410

-- Dec 1846 David B. Wharton to Caleb S. Hewit, $250.00, a certain tact of land willed by David Williamson to his Son Barry Williamson ... beg. at a small Bridge in the road near the old Williamson plantation ... Black Swamp ... Nobles line ... Maids line ... the county road ... between two small ponds ... 200 ac. more or less with the exception of the land lying to the NE of the branch the above tract of land

teste: Thomas Hancock, [Francis/Tomas?] Harrison

Jones Co. NC, DB 21, p. 454

03 Jan 1847 George H. Hawkins to Elijah Hewit, $600, a certain parcel of land lying on both sides of Black Swamp adj. lands of Millinton Meadows, Simeon Collins and other, formerly owned by Rigdon Hewit decd

teste: C. S. Hewit, Jno. C. Hewitt.

Onslow Co., NC DB 25, p. 393 [film # 0267526]

28 Jan 1847 Timothy Haskins to R. P. Hewitt

Onslow Co., NC DB 26, p. 115 [film # 0267526]

24 Aug 1848 Daniel Ambrose et als to Caleb L. [S] Hewitt

Onslow Co., NC DB 26, p. 207 [film # 0267526]

20 Aug 1849 Caleb F [S] Hewitt to West Morton

Jones Co. NC, DB 22, p. 164

12 Mar 1850 Caleb S. Hewit of Onslow Co., NC to Willet Hewit of same, $1000, a certain tract ... lying on the E side of Mincy Branch and on the N side of Black Swamp adj. lands of Millinton Meadows, the lands of the late Dr. Dickson, containing by estimate 732 ac. more or less

teste: R. P. Hewit, C. O. [Meadow?]

Jones Co. NC, DB 22, p. 234

25 Jul 1851 Willet Hewit of Jones Co. to Rigdon P. Hewit of same, $150, All the lands that fell to me at the death of Rigdon Hewit deceased, reference being had to the division a copy of which is filed in the Clerks office of Jones Co.

teste: Elijah Lovel, A. G. Eubank

Jones Co. NC, DB 22, p. 242

30 Aug 1851 Elijah Hewitt of Jones Co. to Christopher D. Meadows, $600, a certain parcel ... S side of Black Swamp adj. lands of [Simmons?] Collins and others containing 300 ac. more or less. And also a parcel on the N side of Black Swamp adj. lands of Millington Meadows and others containing 500 ac. more or less... same that Elijah purchased of George H. Hawkins

teste: R. Oldfield, Willet Hewit

Onslow Co., NC DB 27, p. 022 [film # 0267527]

31 May 1852 Dexter B. Hewitt to Benjamin Owens

Jones Co. NC, DB 22, p. 276

12 Nov 1852 Timothy Haskins & wife, Therisa, of Onslow Co. to Rigdon P. Hewitt, $140 right in land on E side of Whiteoak river, N of Black swamp, it being the share of Therisa Haskins of the lands of her father Rigdon Huett deceased, 130 ac. more or less

Onslow Co., NC DB 27, p. 139 [film # 0267527]

29 Aug 1853 John Hewitt to Caleb S. Hewitt

Onslow Co., NC DB 27, p. 139

29 Aug 1853 D. W. Sanders to John Hewitt Sr.

Jones Co. NC, DB 22, p. 367-368

07 Nov 1853 Aaron F. Farnell & wife Desire, of Onslow Co. to Rigdon P. Hewitt, of Jones Co., $150, land ... situated on E side of Whiteoak river adj. lands of sd Rigdon P. Hewitt and heirs of John Hewitt , dec'd, 100 ac. more or less

teste: Willet Hewit. Deposition of wife, Desire, same date.

Jones Co. NC, DB 22, p. 431

28 Dec 1853 Willet Hewit of Jones Co. to James M. Lovitt, $1000, a certain parcel ... on the E side of [Marcy?] Branch and on the N side of Black Swamp adj. lands of Milligan Meadows and lands formerly owned by Robert Dickson decd, 732 ac. more or less ... reference is made to the land papers of Rigdon Hewitt decd and others who have heretofore owned said lands

teste: N. F. Smith, [Geo?] Hawkins

Onslow Co., NC DB 27, p. 208 [film #0267527]

28 Feb 1854 C T [C S] & Louisa Hewitt to Willet Hewitt

Onslow Co., NC DB 27, p. 230 [film # 0267527]

02 May 1854 A. M. Hewitt to Peter Trott

Onslow Co., NC DB 28, p. 007 [film # 0267527]

29 Aug 1856 Isaac Hewitt to David Hewitt

Onslow Co., NC DB 28, p. 022 [film #0267527]

08 Nov 1856 Thomas Morten to Isaac Hewitt

Jones Co. NC, DB 23, p. 304

08 Aug 1857 Christopher D. Meadows of Jones Co. to Rigdon P. Hewitt of same, $600, land ... on both sides of Black Swamp adj. lands of Simmons Collins, Milliton Meadows and others, 640 ac. more or less

teste: F. McDaniel, Amos Witherington

Jones Co. NC, DB 23, p. 320

11 Dec 1860 Rigdon P. Hewitt to John Shackleford, $15 & further considerationm that (Shackelford) will dismiss a suit ... an action of Trespass [Quare Clausum frigit?], land situated ... on the E side of White Oak River and N side of Black Swamp adj. lands of Elijah Hewit beg. at a lock near the [run?] of Black Swamp, Elijah Hewit's Corner ... E. Hewitts line ... and quit claim all right, title and interest in ... land ... on S side of Black Swamp adj. lands of Simmons Collins & others containing 300 ac. more or less. Also a piece of land on N side of Black Swamp adj. lands of Millington Meadows & others containing [100?] ac. more or less both the last tracts being the same conveyed by Geo. H. Hawkins to Elijah Hewitt

teste: Thos Wilcox, Wm. C. Pittman

Jones Co. NC, DB 23, p. 321

17 Dec 1860 John H. Nethercutt,, Sheriff, to Dr. John Shackelford, by virtue of an execution issued from the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions of Jones Co. to the use of Aron Farnell & wife Desire and Willett Hewitt plaintiff against Caleb S. Hewitt & Bryan S. Scott & Elijah Hewitt defendants for the sum of $1555.72 ... by virtue of his office and the aforesaid execution did convey the right and interest of Elijah Hewitt in and to about 800 ac. of land ... at public sale ... 17 Dec 1860 ... highest bidder at the sum of $59. ...

Jones Co. NC, DB 23, p. 336

02 Jan 1861 Seth Marters to Rigdon P. Hewitt, $200, land on the E side of White Oak River & N side of Black Swamp on the S side of the main Road Boundered on the N by lands of Owen Adams on the S by lands of sd Hewitt & on the E by the Main Road containing 40 ac. more or less

teste: F. McDaniel, F. Hindes

[other instruments by Fanifold McDaniel]

Onslow Co., NC DB 29, p. 190 [film # 0267527]

06 Sep 1861 Solomon Gornto to Willett Hewitt

Onslow Co., NC DB 29, p. 253 [film # 0267528]

18 Jun 1863 Mary A. & Willet Hewitt to Solomon Gornto

Jones Co. NC, DB 23, p. 437

13 Oct 1866 Rigdon P. Hewitt Sr. to Rigdon P. Hewitt Jr., for love and affection towards my son ... and $2000, one certain tract ... adj. lands of Bryan S. Edwards, Wm. G. Matticks, Seth Waters and others, 209 ac. more or less, one horse, one mare and colt, all my stock of hogs cattle and sheep, two Carts and farming utensils and all of my household and kitchen furniture

teste: Chas Garock, E. J. Garock

Onslow Co., NC DB 29, p. 417 [film # 0267528]

2? Mar 1867 Asa Morton to William Aman Hewitt

Onslow Co., NC DB 38, p. 026 [Film # 0267532]

11 Mar 1880 Stephen W. & Rhoda E. Smith to John C. Hewitt

Onslow Co., NC DB 44, p. 671 [film # 0267535]

22 Dec 1885 Jacob F. Giles to Syndonia Hewitt

DB 44, p. 028

we Dec 1885 Bryan & Nancy G. Hatsell to Sallie E. Hewitt

DB 44, p. 029

23 Dec 1885 Louisa J. Hewitt [& Kittie F. Hewitt?] to Sallie E. Hewitt

DB 44, p. 383

23 Dec 1885 John B. & Mary E. Weeks to Sallie E. Hewitt

Onslow Co., NC DB 48, p. 306 [film # 0267538]

?9 Jul 1888 Manson E. Hewitt to T. E. Gilman

Onslow Co., NC DB 47C, p. 662 [film # 0267538]

17 Feb 1890 Amanda Hewitt & Mary L. Hewitt to R. A. Solomaon

Onslow Co., NC DB 52, p. 233 [film # 0267540]

28 May 1892 Montgomery Hewitt to A. J. Gurganus

Onslow Co., NC DB 55, p. 053 [film # 0267542]

20 Oct 1893 Louisa J. Hewitt & Kittie F. Hewitt to Nancy G. Hatsell

Onslow Co., NC DB 49, p. 325 [film # 0267539]

18 Jun 1896 N Eubanks et als to Mancel Hewit

Onslow Co., NC DB 59, p. 429 [film # 0267544]

18 Jun 1896 Stephen M. Winberry to Mason E. Hewitt

DB 61, p. 263

13 Feb 1897 Isaac Hewitt to Elizabeth A. Hewitt

DB 61, p. 223

22 Feb 1897 Solomon Tornto to Solomon J. Hewitt

DB 64, p. 204

08 Jan 1898 James F. Lamin et als to J. H. Hewitt

08 Jan 1898 John I. & A. J. Guinn to J. H. Hewitt

DB 65, p. 367 [film # 0267546]

17 Dec 1898 Thomas J. & Cyndonia Hewitt to B. Lanier

DB 71, p. 363 [film # 0267548]

007 Jan 1900 Isaac J. & Sallie Hewitt to Emma Rhodes

DB 71, p. 346

29 May 1900 Isaac J. & Sallie Hewitt to Woodhouse Rhodes

DB 71, p. 354

30 May 1900 Isaac J. & Sallie Hewitt to Henry Rhodes

DB 71, p. 429

26 Jun 1900 Isaac J. & Sallie Hewitt & Syndonia Hewitt to Elza Rhodes