JOHN WORKE DEEDS AND OTHER COURT RECORDS

JOHN WORKE DEEDS AND OTHER COURT RECORDS

WORKE, JOHN (former owner, son of ALEXANDER WORKE) - 2 JUL 1796, LINCOLN CO., NC, 18/194 (sold by sheriff to FRANCIS MCCORKEL)

WILLIAM RANKIN, sheriff (Lincoln Co.) to FRANCIS MCCORKEL (Lincoln Co.) for 76L NC money sold 300 acres on west side of Catawba River and both sides of Mountain Creek; part of two tracts "adjoining round ALEXANDER WORK'S land the remainder part of what ALEXANDER WORK left out of his lines"; granted 18 Apr 1777 to JOHN WORK; sold due to writ, dated 3 Nov 1795 & signed by

ABNER SHARPE, from Iredell Co. court to collect 600L NC money from HANNAH WORK & ADAM BREVARD, administrators of JOHN WORK deceased, due to suit of FRANCIS MCCORKEL; sale authorized by act of the Assembly passed at Wilmington 25 Oct 1764. Signed W. RANKIN. Witness: none. Rec. Apr 1797.

WORKE, JOHN (former owner) - 2 Jul 1796, LINCOLN CO., NC, 18/196 (sold by sheriff to FRANCIS MCCORKEL)

WILLIAM RANKIN, sheriff (Lincoln Co.) to FRANCIS MCCORKEL (Lincoln Co.) for 76L sold 500 acres on west side of Catawba River on east side of Mountain Creek on heard of Beaverdam Branch of Mountain Creek; border on east side of JOHN WORK'S "other" survey and BENJAMIN PERKINS' line; granted 18 Apr 1771 to JOHN WORK; sold due to writ, dated 3 Nov 1795 & signed by ABNER SHARP, from Iredell Co. court to collect 600L money from HANNAH WORK & ADAM BREVARD, administrators of estate of JOHN WORK deceased, due to suit of FRANCIS MCCORKEL; sale authorized by act of Assembly passed in Wilmington 25 Oct 1764. Signed W. RANKIN. Witness: none. Rec. Apr 1797.

WORKE, JOHN (former owner) - 2 Jul 1796, LINCOLN CO., NC, 18/198 (sold by sheriff to FRANCIS MCCORKEL)

WILLIAM RANKIN sheriff (Lincoln Co.) to FRANCIS MCCORKEL (Lincoln Co.) for 60L sold 500 acres on west side of Catawba River on east side of Mountain Creek; border: JOSEPH CRONKLETON; granted 18 Apr 1771 to JOHN WORK; sold due to writ, dated 3 Nov 1795 & signed by ABNER SHARP, from Iredell Co court to estate of JOHN WORK deceased, due to suit of FRANCIS MCCORKEL; sale authorized by act of Assembly passed in Wilmington 25 Oct 1764. Signed W. RANKIN. Witness: none. Rec Apr 1797.

WORKE, JOHN (former owner) - 2 Jul 1796, LINCOLN CO., NC, 18/200 (sold by sheriff to FRANCIS MCCORKEL)

WILLIAM RANKIN, sheriff (Lincoln Co.) to FRANCIS MCCORKEL (Lincoln Co.); for 70L sold 500 acres on west side of Catawba River and east side of Mountain Creek; border WILLIAM PERKINS and JOHN WORK'S "other" land; granted 18 Apr 1771 to JOHN WORK; sold due to writ dated 3 Nov 1795 & signed by ABNER SHARP, from Iredell Co. court to collect 600L NC money from HANNAH WORK & ADAM BREVARD, administrators of estate of JOHN WORK deceased, due to suit of FRANCIS MCCORKEL; said authorized by act of Assembly passed in Wilmington 25 Oct 1764. Signed W. RANKIN. Witness: none. Rec. Apr 1797.

WORKE, JOHN (former owner) - 28 JAN 1800, LINCOLN CO., NC, 19/564 (sons ROBERT and ALEXANDER, JR sell to uncle, ALEXANDER WORKE, SR.)

ROBERT WORKE & ALEXANDER WORKE, JR. (Iredell Co.), two of sons & heirs of JOHN WORKE, SR. deceased (Iredell Co.), to ALEXANDER WORKE, SR, Esq. (Iredell Co.); due to following decree and for 10s each sold 2,400 acres; decree is from Equity Court Salisbury Dist. ALEXR WORKE, SR, complainant, and late JOHN WORKE & JAMES WILSON "by original bill" and said ROBERT WORKE, ALEXANDER WORKE, JR, JOHN WORKE, JR, & JOSEPH CRESWELL WORKE "by Bill of Revision" were defendants; "among other things" it was decreed that ROBERT WORKE "should immediately and ALEXANDER WORKE, JR., JOHN WORKE, JR, & JOSEPH CRESWELL WORKE "then infants", should upon becoming 21 years old, execute one or more deeds to ALEXANDER WORKE, SR for a fourth (each of 4 boys has a fourth) of "among other tracts" 2,400 acres of waters of & both sides of Mountain Creek " taken by the King's patent"; ALEXANDER WORKE, JR is now 21 years old; all the 2,400 acres is sold (not just ROBERT & ALEXANDER'S shares); border WILLIAM & BENJAMIN PERKINS; includes improvement JOHN WORKE, SR bought from HENRY WILLIAMS; land is in five parts: (1) 500 acres border BENJAMIN PERKINS; (2) 500 acres borders PERKINS; (3) 500 acres border JOSEPH CRONKLETON; (4) 500 acres borders BENJAMIN PERKINS on head of Beaverdam Branch of Mountain Creek and on east side of "said" WORKE'S "other" survey; & (5) 400 acres borders BENJM PERKINS, JOHN WORK'S "other" survey, & crosses "the" creek. Signed R. WORKE & ALEXR WORKE. Witness: WM BEATTY, THOS BEATTY, & REBECCA MCCORKLE. Rec. Jul 1800.

WORKE, JOHN (former owner)- 11 JUN 1800, LINCOLN CO., NC, 19/568 (ALEXANDER WORKE buys from sheriff land formerly owned by his brother, JOHN WORKE)

LAWSON HENDERSON, sheriff (Lincoln Co.) to Col. ALEXANDER WORKE (Iredell Co.) for 20L sold a fourth of 2,400 acres in five adjoining surveys on waters of Mountain Creek, border LYTLE, CRONKLETON, PERKINS & LEE on west, CRONKLETON, SHERRIL & LYTLE on south, PARTINS, EDWARDS & MCCABES on east; the surveys are (1) 500 acres border BENJAMIN PERKINS; (2) 500 acres border "his" other corner; (3) 500 acres; (4) 500 acres border BENJN PERKINS; & (5) 400 acres border crosses "the" creek; sold 4 Jul 1798 due to execution from "Superior Court of Equity" Salisbury Dist to collect 951L4s2p from heirs of JOHN WORKE due to suit of ALEXANDER WORKE. Signed LWN HENDERSON. Witness: WM. BEATTY. Rec. Jul 1800.

Minutes of the Court of Pleas & Quarters, Session 1789-1800, Iredell Co, NC, p 48, 975.6793 p 28C I:114, Nov 1792, Ord L/adms issue to Hannah Worke & Adain Brevaid on estate of Jno Worke, decd, qualified. Gave bond with Wm Davidson, John Brevard, & Joseph Byars, L4000. (John Worke must have died in 1792 - JEA).

Ibid., p 49, I:115, 22 Nov 1792, Ord. admrs. Jno Worke, decd sell property of sd decd, & make due return.

Ibid., 85, I:213, 18 Nov 1795, Robert Worke is apptd quardian of the minor orphans of John Worke, dec. in order to defend at the suit of Francis McCorkle. Notice ackn.

Ibid., p 88, I:221, 17 Feb 1796, Ord that Robert Worke be apptd guardian to Alex Worke, John Worke & Joseph Criswell Worke, orphans and minors under the age of 21 years and heirs at law of John Worke, Sr. Robert Worke is apptd special guardian for the purpose of defending a suit at the instance of Alex Worke and defending Salisbury Superior Ct of equity where there has been a decree in favour of the said Alex Worke for the sum of L1373, 1, 11 with costs of suit against the adm of John Worke, dec to show cause why the land of said heirs should not be sold to satisfy said judgement and costs.

Ibid., p 89, I:223, 17 Feb 1796, Ord that Nath Ewing & Alex Brevard be guardian of Alex Worke, John Worke, & Joseph Criswell Worke - orphans & minors under the age of 21 years and heirs at large with John Worke, dec. and that they are apptd for the special purpose of defending a suit at the instance of Aaron Levi, defending - Salisbury Superior Ct for the sum of L166.15.6. and a further sum of L8.11.8 for costs of suit against the adminst. of John Worke, dec. upon which the adm have pleaded fully administered which has been admitted whereupon leins has been issued against the said heirs of John Worke to show cause why execution should not issue to satisfy judgement and costs.

Ibid., p 95, I:242, 18 May 1796, Ord that the sheriff summon a jury of lawful men to lay open the dowers of Hannah Worke, widow of John Worke, dec. certain land in which he John Worke dec leased and possessed. Said city Agreeably to his petition.

Rowan Co., NC Abstract of Deeds, Bk 6, p 399, 13 Feb 1767, John McConnel & wife Mary let Alexander Work & John Work -- all of Rowan Co., NC -- have 106 acres on the east side of Davidson Creek on its bank next Benjamin Winsley, for 40 pounds, witnessed by James Davidson & Thomas Greer & recorded in April 1767, marked "Sent by James Ramsey". (This is part of a tract which was granted to John McConnell on 5 Nov 1757).

Ibid., (don't have book number), Deed from John McCulloh? wife to Alexr & John Work for 587 acres 13 Feb 1767 by proved James Davis.

Ibid., (don't have book number), John Work is appointed overseer of the road instead of William Rease. (This is in the district above Davidsons Creek to County Line, the Dividing Line to Lower Settlement (John Brevard Justice) or the part in which Alexr. Osborn is Justice -- Patrick Hamilton is Constable in both districts.)

Ibid., (don't have book number), Deed from John, Ealse & Andrew McConnell to John Work for 238 acres 25 Jan 1775 proved by Alexr. Osborn.

Ibid., Bk 8, p 136, 2 Feb 1774, Thomas Anderson & wife Mary of Tryon Co., NC let John Work of Rowan Co., NC have 336 acres on both sides of south fork of Mountain Creek on the west side of the Catawba River next Robert Biggam Perkins, for 140 pounds, witnessed by Frs. McCorkle, William Gant & proved by the latter in May 1774. (This was granted to Thomas Anderson 10 May 1762).

Ibid., p 276, 25 Jan 1775, John McConnel & wife Eals & Andrew McConnel let John Work -- all of Rowan Co., NC -- have 238 acres on west of Davidson Creek next James White, Moses White, James Willson, William Reece, & said Work, for 160 pounds, witnessed by David Byars & Alexander Osborn & proved by the latter in Feb 1775. (This is part of the 344 acres deeded John McConnel Sr. Nov 5, 1751? & he let the said John & Andrew McConnel have it in 1760).

Ibid., (don't have Bk but date is 6 Feb 1777), Alexander & John Work & Moses Winsley give a bond of 12 Feb 1777 that they (Alex.& John Work) of one part, to Moses Winsley of the other part, "that whereas there has been a line of Division between the Land that the said Alexr. & John Work now lives on, and the Land that the said Moses Winsley now lives on and that there is more Variation given in their Deeds of Conveyance that there is agreeable to the Line trees Know ye therefore yt. (sic) the said Alexr. Work and John Work and their heirs Exrs. Adms. and Assigns and the said Moses Winsley his heirs Exrs. Adms. and Assigns doth promise and Oblige themselves to stand to and hold to the Old Mark'd Trees that was made at the Survey by Frances Beaty by Frances Batey by Frances Beatey and for the true performance of every Article above Written each partly doth bind themselves to each other in the penal sum of One Hundred pounds Current Money of the province" &. (the first Frances Beaty is scratched out and Frances Batey written).

Ibid., Bk 9, p 113, 13 Mar 1780, James White & wife Mary let John Worke -- all of Rowan Co., NC -- have 200 acres on Davidsons Creek next the land of John Worke on the north & east with Moses White on the west, ... for 7200 pounds NC money, part of the land granted Moses White on March 25, 1752, who let the said James White have this on Feb 18, 1769.

Ibid., 6 Nov 1779: "Ordered that John Work be released from a four fold Tax, producing an Inventory on Oath to the Sessors of Newington District, and that Said Assessors value his Taxable property and make Return of the same to the Clerk, and it is ordered that the Sheriff count & receive tax agreeable to such Assessment and the said Sessors are hereby authorized & directed to assess said inventory".

Ibid., 11 Feb 1780: "Ordered that Mr. John Work pay only a single Tax, he having complied with the Order of this Court made last Term, his property pursuant to such Order being assessed at L5900."

Rowan County, NC, Vacant Land Entries, 4 Feb 1778, provided Elaine Oakes, gives:

"#27 John Work 150 acres on Davidson's Crk adj E end of tract Work bought of John McConnell, Sr. & adj lines of James Templeton, Thomas Cribbs, & John Lister. A Claim Sett up by Alexander Work."

Iredell Co., NC, Deed Abstracts, Vol 1, 1788-1797, Bk A, pp 59-61. 1 May 1789. John Lester to Anne Terrence for 240 acres on ridge between Rocky River & Catawba River adj. John Work. 4 Nov 1790.

Ibid., Vol B, p 170. Hannah Work and Adam Breward (adm for John Work) to Adlai Osborn 135 pds one Negro girl, Fanny, 12 yrs old, Ruth 8 yrs old. Robert Work (witness). 10 Feb 1795.

There are other court records involving son, Robert, where he is appointed guardian of his minor brothers and sister and disputes over the settlement of estates of his father and uncle, Alexander.

Iredell Co., NC Deed Abtracts, Vol 1, 1788-1797, Bk A, pp 41-42, 5 Sep 1789, James Byars to Alexander Worke for 150 pds 380 acres between Wm Hall & Geo. Davidson part 830 a. Wm McKee purchased from Andrew Allison and sold to James Byars.

Ibid., pp 469-470, 14 Feb 1793. State of NC #2024 to Alex Work for 10 pds per 100 a. 53 acres adj. Robert White and Moses Winslow.

Ibid., Bk B, pp 199-200. 7 Jul 1794. NC #61 to Alexander Worke 30 sh per 100 acres 203 acres near Center Church burying grounds corner tract granted John Work. 14 May 1795.

Ibid., p 200-201, 7 Jul 1794. NC grant #108 to Alexander Work 30 sh per 100 acres 30 acres adj Moses Winslow, Alexander Brevard, near John Works stillhouse.

Ibid., p 201, 9 Jan 1795. NC grant #128 to Alexander Work 30 sh per 100 acres 157 acres on Davidson Creek adj Robert White, Moses White, et. al.

Ibid.,, pp 390-392, 17 Feb 1796. Alexander Worke to James Byers for 150 pds 380 acres orig. part 800 acres tract to Wm McCree purs Andrew Allison. Sold to Byars then to Alexander Worke. Robert Worke, Robert Byars (witnesses?)

Ibid., pp 506-508, 29 Feb 1796. Samuel Givens and Margaret his wife, Wm Caldwell and Agnes his wife, Thomas McCorkle to Alexander Worke Iredell Co for 300 pds 300 acres sit. in Iredell Co & Mecklenbury Branch of Davidson Creek in Iredell. Aug 1796.

Ibid., pp 553-555, 1 Aug 1796. Thomas Morris esq High Sheriff of Iredell Co. to Alexander Worke Esq. highest bidder to satisfy judgement by virtue of exec issuing from Superior Court of Equity in dist of Salisbury against John Worke decd for 1373 pds 1 sh + 11 pence, a parcel of land in Iredell Co on banks of Davidson Creek adj Moses White land orig land grant to John McConnel 5 Nov 1757 cont 106 acres pd . Nov 1796.

Ibid., pp 555-557, 1 Aug 1796. Thomas Morris High Sheriff to Alexander Work highest bidder to satisfy judgement against John Worke decd in Iredell Co as described above parcel of land situated in Iredell Co on banks Davidson Creek adj James Whites line 238 acres Nov 1746.

Ibid., pp 570-571, 1 Aug 1796. Thomas Morris Sheriff to Alexander Work to satisfy judgement against John Worke decd as highest bidder ... 587 acres on Davidson Creek adj John Davidsons line. 18 Feb 1797.

Ibid., pp 761-763, 1 Aug 1796. Thomas Morris Sheriff to Alexander Worke Esq to ? debt John Worke decd highest bidder 1773 pds 200 acres adj. John Worke land on NE, Moses White on west, orig. granted by Earl of Granville to Moses White d/d (deed dated?) 25 Mar 1752 to James White d/d 2-18-1769 then to John Work decd d/d 13 Mar 1780. James Hubbard, Robert WorK, Geo. Cowen.

Iredell Co., NC, Property & Deeds, Vol C, pp 595-8, LDS Family History Center Film #548880. 28 Jan 1800

(In the following, Alexander Worke Senr is the brother of John Worke, and Alexander Worke, Junr, Robert Worke, and Joseph Criswell Worke are the children of John Worke, deceased - JEA)

"This indenture made the twenty eight day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred between Robert Work and Alexander Work Junr ? of the County of Iredell and State of North Carolina which said Robert Work and Alexander Work Junr are two of the sons and heirs of John Work Senior late of the same place deceased of the one part, and Alexander Work Senr of the same place Esquire of the other part. Whereas by a decree of the Court of Equity for the District of Salisbury pronounced in a certain suit wherein said Alexander Work Senr was complainant and the said late John Worke & one James Wilson by original Bill & the said Robert Worke and Alexander Worke Junr & John Worke Junr and Joseph Criswell Work by bill of ______ Defendants. It was among other things ordered and decreed that the said Robert Worke should then Immediatelly, and the said Alexander Work Junr John Worke Junr Joseph Criswell Worke them Infants should upon their arriving at the age of twenty one years make one or more deed of conveyance to the complainant the said Alexander Worke Senr and his heirs with warranting against them the said John Workes heirs and all claiming under them or any of them ___ity of land in (among other tracts) four tracts in the County of Iredell formerly Rowan on waters of Davidson Creek The first and second tracts purchased from John McConnel Senr and his wife Mary the third tract purchased from John McConnel & Alice his wife & Andrew McConnel, the fourth taken by the late Kings patent containing by computation in the whole eleven hundred and five acres as in and by the said order and decree relation? being there unto had more fully appear. And whereas the said Alexander Worke Junr party to these presents has since the pronouncing of the said decree attained his age of twenty one years, Now this Indenture Witnesseth that in obedience to and in part performance of the said order & decree and in consideration of the sum of ten shillings a piece to them the said Robert Worke and Alexander Worke Junr severally and respectfully in hand will and truly paid by the said Alexander S. Worke Senr at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents the several receipts and payments where of do severally and respectfully acknowledge they the said Robert Worke & Alexander Worke Junr have and each of them hath granted bargained sold aliened and confirmed and by these presents do and each of them doth grant bargain sell alein and confirm unto the said Alexander Worke Senr his heirs & assigns all the before mentioned tracts or parcels of land containing eleven hundred & five acres more or situate lying and being in the County of Iredell formerly (Rowan) on the waters of Davidson Creek. The first survey containing 587 acres beginning at a hickory at (none now in place) the ___ E 400 poles to a hickory thence N 265 poles to a hickory thence West 244 poles to a hickory on Davidson line now Reeses thence with the said line South 77 poles to a stake Davidson or Reeses corner, thence with Davidsons line W 156 poles to a stake in said line, thence S 188 poles to the beginning. The second survey containing 106 beginning at a birch on the bank of Davidsons Creek running E 51 chains to a hickory, then S 47 chains to a hickory then West 14 chains along Benj. Winslows line to a white oak then N 34 chains along Moses Whites line (Now Alex Worke Sen) to a hickory, thence West 41 chains to a wild cherry three near the bank of said creek then North 12 chains to the first station. The third tract containing 238 acres beginning at a wild cherry tree on the band of said creek (a corner to the tract before mentioned) running hence along Whites line West 36 chains to a white oak then N 56 chains to a hickory then E 43 chains to a stake in Eph Davidsons line, then S 45 chains along William Davidsons line to a birch s'd Alexander Worke's Senr corner, then South 25 chains along said Workes line to the first station. Fourth tract containing 174 acres beginning at a small hickory corner to the first mentioned tract, then with said Alex'r Workes Senr line South 424 poles to a post on Winslows line then East 50 poles to a white oak corner to Terrences landd then with Terrences line N 456 poles to an oak saplin on Templetons old deeded lands then with the same South 86 poles to a white oak on the line of the first mentioned tract, then East 70 poles to the beginning containing the whole four surveys or tracts eleven hundred and acres as before mentioned. Together will all houses building woods waters issues minerals advantages and appurtenances to the said premises belonging or in any wise appertaining and the reversion and reversions remainder and remainders unto issues and profits thereof and and all the estate right title property interests claim and demand whatsoever both at law and equity of them the said Robert Worke and Alexr Worke Junr and each of them of in to or out of the promise hereby bargained and sold or mentioned or intended so to be and every part there of to have and to hold the said undivided __rity of land

in the said and all __ ___ular other promises hereby bargained and sold or mentioned or intended so to be with the appurtenances unto the said Alexander Worke Senr his heirs and assigns, To the only proper use and behoof of the said Alexander Workes Senr his heirs and assigns forever, And the said Robert Worke and Alexander Worke Junr for themselves severally and respectfully and for their and each of their several and respective hiers executors or administrators of the other of them, do hereby convenant and promise and grant to said Alexander Worke Senr his heirs assigns that they the said Robert Worke and Alexander Worke Junr and their heirs shall and will warrant and forever defend the said promises hereby bargained and sold or mentioned or intended so to be with the appurtenances to the said Alexander Worke Senr his heirs and assigns against themselves the said Robert Worke and Alexander Worke Junr and their several and respective heirs and against all and every other person and persons lawfully claiming or to claim by from or under or any of them or either of them or their or either of their heirs.

In witness whereof the said parties to these presents have interchangeably set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.

R Worke Alexr Worke

In presence of us Shade Ally Jurat

Joseph Cooke

Reg'd May 12th, 1800."

Lincoln Co., NC Deed Book 16, p 799, 20 Apr 1786.

James & William Ker (Rowan Co.) to Philip Bollinger (Lincoln Co.); for 400L NC money sold 336 acres on west side of Catawba River and both sides of Little Mountain Creek; granted three hundred and (blank) acres 22 Feb 1784 by Earl Granville to Thomas Anderson who sold 3 May 1782 to John Work who sold to James & William Ker. Signed Jas & Wm Ker. Witness Valentine Little & Johannes Bollinger (or Jno Bollinger) (german). Wit. oath Jan 1793 by John Bollinger. Book 18, p 340.

Ibid., Deed Book 18, p 619. 2 Jul 1796

William Rankin, sheriff Lincoln Co to Francis McCorkel Lincoln Co for 76L NC money sold 300 acres on west side of Catawba River and both sides of Mountain Creek; part of two tracts "adjoining round Alexander Work's land the remainder part of what Alexander Work left out of his lines"; granted 18 Apr 1777 to John Work; sold due to writ, dated 3 Nov 1795 & signed by Abner Sharpe, from Iredell Co. court to collect 600L NC money from Hannah Work & Adam Brevard, administrators of John Work deceased, due to suit of Francis McCorkel; sale authorized by act of the Assembly passed at Wilmington 25 Oct 1764. Signed W. Rankin. Witness none. Recorded Apr 1797. Book 18, p 194.

Ibid., p 620, 2 Jul 1796.

William Rankin, sheriff Lincoln Co to Francis McCorkel Lincoln Co: for 76L sold 500 acres on west side of Catawba River on east side of John Work's 'other' survey and Benjamin Perkins' line; granted 18 Apr 1771 to Joh Work; sold due to writ, dated 3 Nov 1795 & signed by Abner Sharp, from Iredell Co Court to collect 600L NC money from Hannah Work & Adam Brevard, administrators of estate of John Work deceased, due to suit of Francis McCorkel; sale authorized by act of Assembly passed in Wilmington 25 Oct 1764. Signed W. Rankin. Witness none. Recorded Apr 1707. Book 18 p 196.

Ibid., p 621, 2 Jul 1796.

William Rankin, sheriff Lincoln Co. to Francis McCorkel Lincoln Co.; for 60L sold 500 acres on west side of Catawba River on east side of Mountain Creek; border: Joseph Cronkleton; granted 18 Arp 1771 to John Work; sold dut to writ dated 3 Nov 1795 & signed by Abner Sharp, from Iredell Co. court to collect 600L NC money from Hannah Work & Adam Brevard, administrators of estate of John Work desceased, due to suit of Francis McCorkel; sale authorized by act of Assembly passed in Wilmington 25 Oct 1764. Signed W. Rankin. Witness none. Recorded Apr 1797. Book 18, p 198.

Ibid., p 622, 2 Jul 1976.

William Rankin, sheriff Lincoln Co. to Francis McCorkel Lincoln Co.; for 70L sold 500 acres on west side of Catawba River and east side of Mountain Creek; border: William Perkins and John Work's 'other' land; granted 18 Apr 1771 to John Work; sold due to writ, dated 3 Nov 1795 & signed by Abner Sharp, from Iredell Co. Court to collect 600L NC money from Hannah Work & Adam Brevard, administrators of estate of John Work desceased, due to suit of Francis McCorkel; said authorized by act of Assembly passed in Wilmington 25 Oct 1764. Signed W. Rankin. Witness none. Recorded Apr 1797. Book 18, p 200.

Ibid., p 1322, 28 Jan 1800. (see deed same date for Iredell Co.)

Robert Worke & Alexander Worke Jr (Iredell Co.), two of sons & heirs of John Worke Sr deceased (Iredell), to Alexander WorkeSr., esq (Iredell); due to following decree and fro 10s each sold 2,400 acres; decree is from Equity Court Salisbury District Alexr Worke Sr, compainant, and late John Worke & James Wilson "by original bill" and said Robert Worke, Alexander Worke Jr, John Worke, Jr, & Joseph Creswell Wrok "by Bill of Revision" were defendents; "among other things" it was decreed that Robert Worke "should immediately and Alexander Work Jr, John Worke, Jr, and Joseph Creswell Worke " then infants", should upon becoming 21 years old, executie one or more deeds to Alexander Worke Sr for a fourt (each of 4 boys has a fourth) of "among other tracts" 2,400 acres on

waters of & both sides of Mountain Creek "taken by the King's patent"; Alexander Worke, Jr is now 21 years old; all the 2,400 acres is sold (not just Robert & Alexander's shares); border: William & Benjamin Perkins; includes improvement John Worke Sr bought from Henry Williams; land is in five parts: (1) 500 acres border : Benjamin Perkins; (2) 500 acres border: Perkins; (3) 500 acres; border: Joseph Cronkleton; (4) 500 acres; border : Benjamin Perkins on head of Beaverdam Branch of Mountain Creek and on east side of "said" Worke's 'other' survey; & (5) 400 acres; border: Benjn Perkins, John Work;s 'other' survey, & crosses "the" creek. Signed R. Worke & Alexr Worke. Witness Wm Beatty, Thos. Beatty, & Rebecca McCorkle. Recorded Jul 1800. Book 19, p 564.

Ibid., p 1323, 11 Jun 1800.

Lawson Henderson, sheriff Lincoln Co to Col. Alexander Worke (Iredell Co.); for 20L sold a fourth of 2,400 acres in five adjoining surveys on waters of Mountain Creek; border: Lytle, Cronkleton, Perkins & Lee on west, Cronkelton, Sherril & Lytile on south, Partins, Edwards & McCabes on east; the surveys are (1) 500 acres; border : Benjamin Perkins; (2) 500 acres; border: "his" other corner; (3) 500 acres; (4) 500 acres; border: Benjn Perkins; & (5) 400 acres; border: crosses "the creek; sold 4 Jul 1798 due to execution from "Superior Court of Equity" Salisbury Dist to collect 951L4s2p from heirs of John Worke due to suit of Alexander Worke. Signed Lwn Henderson. Witness Wm Beatty. Recorded Jyl 1800. Book 19, p 568.

(There are several land transactions in Bedford Co., TN, involving Robert S. Worke, heir of Alexander Worke. I believe this is the son of Robert the son of John. In one entry, Deed Bk AA, p 111, 26 Jun 1802, registered 23 Mar 1829, Robert, Alexander, Jr., and Hanna Worke are witnesses to land bought by Alexander Worke, John's brother. See Robert's entry, - JEA).