Pleasant Love

Notes:

We know that James Love Junior is the son of James (I) Love Senior. His mother is likely Elizabeth as mentioned in deeds of Brunswick and Charlotte Counties VA. James Junior married Mary Ingram, the daughter of John and Patience Berry Ingram. He moved to Halifax and through Charlotte County VA before removing to Wilkes County NC. Also removing to North Carolina, his brother died in Surry County. Just before moving to Mecklenburg/Cabarrus County NC, James Junior moved back from Wilkes to Surry at the time of his brother's death. Stokes grew from Surry County. Remaining in Stokes County NC, his father mentioned son James Love Jr. in his 1799 last will and testament. James Love became quarter owner of Reed's gold mine and purchased numerous tracts in the area of present day Midland and Stanfield NC. Appearing in the 1810 census, it is believed by many that his wife Mary died before 1813. Four minor children named in his estate hints that James Love Junior may have married a second time. But then again it now appears more likely that these were grand children born to a son of same name. James Love Junior died in 1821. Regardless of whether we are right or wrong, the ensuing estate indicates the children in question are the "heirs" of James Love. So with not enough proof to say otherwise, we must at least honor the beliefs and traditions held by our ancestors.

James married Ester Belle Carnker. Ester and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Cemetery: Love?s Methodist Church On Rocky Branch In Now Forsyth County NC

Notes:

James Love Senior married a Elizabeth and raised a family in Brunswick County VA. As their children reached legal age, the extended family began a migration carrying James and Elizabeth with them. They first moved to Charlotte County VA before settling in Surry/Stokes County NC. James Senior lost his wife at some point while living in Charlotte Co. VA or early in Surry/Stokes County NC. Love?s Methodist Church was built on lands likely adjoining the Love Family. In fact, further tracing of the land may show it to once be owned by the Love family. Even the last will and testament of our James Love Senior is proof to his faith as held to the beliefs of the time.

Will of James Love: In the name of God Amen I James Love, Senr. Of Stokes County and State of North Carolina, being of sound and perfect mind and memory (blessed be God for his mercies) do this twenty sixth - - day of December - - - in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven hundred and ninety nine, make Ordain and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say - - - - First I give and equeath unto Edmund Jean, William Jean, Seth Coffin, and James Campbell of Stokes County and George McKinny Junr, Rueben McDaniel, and Travarse Jones of Guilford County my Negro Aaron Man named Aaron, and my Negro girl named Megg during the natural lives [of the said seven persons] and in case of the death of one ore more of said persons before the deaths of said Negroes, I will (in such case) that they the said Aaron and Megg remain and be [the] property of the Survivors (and not to descend to the heirs of the deceased) until their number shall be reduced to four, then I will that the said Aaron and Megg be their property and their heirs forever.

2ndly I give and bequeath unto my Son in Law Charles Clayton a certain bay horse, to him and his heirs, children of his wife Nancy my Daughter forever - - 3rdly I will that all my Just debts and funeral charges be paid out of my personal Estate not yet bequeathed

4th I will give and bequeath unto my son James Love the sum of five shillings

5thly I give and bequeath unto Edmund Jean William Jean, Seth Coffin, and James Campbell of Stokes County and George McKinny Ruben McDaniel and Travearse Jones of Guilford County a certain sorrel colt (commonly called Aaron's colt) to them and their heirs forever.

6thly I will that all the remainder of my personal estate not heretofore bequeathed, after all my just debts and funeral charges are paid be Equally divided into three equal parts of shares, one part of share I give and bequeath unto my Son James Love NB T.

Another part or Share I give and bequeath unto my Son in Law Charles Clayton and Nancy his wife, and the third and Last part or Share I give and bequeath unto the children of my Son John Love by my daughter in law Ruth Love to be equally divided among them

I do hereby make and Ordain - - - - - - - - - -- - - my son James Love - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Executor of this my last Will and Testament And I do hereby utterly revoke d_________ and make void all former Will and Testaments set my hand and affixed my seal day and year above written

Signed Sealed published pronounced By the said James Love Senr. Testator As his last Will and Testament, in The presence of us who were present at The time of signing and sealing thereof NB The words (of the said seven persons) in 12th line of the first page and the word (the) in the 15th line of said page were underlined before signed


James X Love Robert Wilkerson A. Campbell - Jurat

James married Elizabeth. Elizabeth and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]