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Lewis HUMPHREY was born on 13 Aug 1831 in Roberson Co, NC. He died on 13 Feb 1908 in Roberson Co, NC. Lewis married Phariba (Phebe) HARRELL on 16 Mar 1854 in Roberson Co, NC.

Phariba (Phebe) HARRELL [Parents] was born on 2 Jul 1831 in Roberson Co, NC. She died before 19 Jan 1855 in Roberson Co, NC. Phariba married Lewis HUMPHREY on 16 Mar 1854 in Roberson Co, NC.

Abner GROOVER. Abner married Elizabeth Victoria HARRELL on 30 May 1888.

Elizabeth Victoria HARRELL [Parents] was born on 6 Jan 1869 in Thomas County, Georgia. Elizabeth married Abner GROOVER on 30 May 1888.

Samuel James HARRELL [Parents] was born on 5 Feb 1839 in Lowndes County (Now Brooks Co.), Georgia. He died on 12 Aug 1905 in Quitman, Georgia. He was buried after 12 Aug 1905 in Elam Cemetery, Dixie, Georgia. Samuel married Laura Jane ALBRITTON on 20 May 1858 in Thomas County, Georgia.

SAMUEL JAMES HARRELL (1839- 1905)

Samuel James was the eighth child of John Spencer and Nancy Ausley Harrell. He was bom on February 5. 1839 in Lowndes, now Brooks County, Georgia. He was married on May 20, 1858, in Thomas County, to Laura Jane Albritton, a daughter of George Washington and Mary Jane Alien Albritton. He spent almost his entire life of sixty-four years in this county. The following children were bom to Samuel James and Mary Jane:

1. Matthew James Harrell, bom May 13, 1859. He married (1) Annie Olivia Winter on May 12, 1879, (2)Adelaide Aliza Groover on February 10, 1884.

2. Robert Jackson Harrell died young.

3. Samuel Thomas Harrell, bom December 30, 1863. He married Minnie Hawkins on May 2, 1886.

4. Amelia Harrell, bom November 19, 1865. She married T. C. Stanaland on February 28, 1884

5. Elizabeth Virginia Harrell, bom January 6, 1869. She married C. Abner Groover on May 30, 1888.

6. Issac Augustus Harrell, bom March 12,1872. He married Margaret Hendry on June 17, 1906.

7. Ann Venitia Harrell, bom February 4, 1875. She married W. S. Lane on November 9, 1902.

8. Margaret Lutitia Harrell, bom August 4, 1877. She married Redding G. Ramsey on June 30,1909.

9. Joseph Edgar Harrell, bom on November 12, 1880. He married Berlon Hodges on July 16,1910.

Samuel James volunteered May 13, 1862, in the Confederate Army, and served in Company K, 50th Georgia Infantry until the close of the war in 1865. He was wounded in the battle at Cedar Creek, Virginia, on October 19, 1864, and was disabled for some time afterward. A miniball which had lodged in his spine was never removed. Samuel James died August 12, 1905 in Brooks County, Georgia. Laura Jane died February 13, 1919. They are both buried in the Elam Cemetery, a few miles from Dixie.
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Excepts from Brooks County Georgia - Echoes of Its People 1993 p.246

SAMUEL JAMES HARRELL (1839 -1905)

Samuel James Harrell was born February 5,1839, and was married on May 20,1858, in Thomas County, to Laura Jane Allbritton, a daughter of George WashingtonAUbritton and Jane Alien Allbritton. He spent almost his entire life of sixty-four years in this county. The following children were bom to S. J. and Laura Jane Harrell:

1. Matthew James Harrell (b. May 13,1859) married:
(1) Annie Olivia Winter on May 12,1879;
 (2) Adelaide Aliza Groover on February 10,1884.

2. Robert Jackson Harrell died young.

3. Samuel Thomas Harrell (b. December 30, 1863) married Minnie Hawkins on May 2,1886.

4. Amelia Harrell (b. November 19,1865) married T. C. Stanaland on February 28,1884.

5. Elizabeth Virginia Harrell (b. January 6,1869) married C. Abner Groover on May 30,1888.

6. Isaac Augustus (b. March 12,1872) married Margaret Hendry on June 17,1906.

7. Ann Venitia (b. February 4, 1875) married W. S.Lane on November 9,1902.

8. Margaret Lutitia (b. August 4,1877) married Redding G. Ramsey on June 30,1909.

9. Joseph Edgar (b. November 12,1880) married Berion Hodges on June 16,1910.

Samuel J. Harrell volunteered May 13, 1862, in the Confederate Army, and served in Company K, 50th Georgia Infantry until the close of the war in 1865. He was wounded in the battle at Cedar Creek, Virginia, on October 19, 1864, and was disabled for some time afterward. A miniball which had lodged in Mr. Harrell's spine was never removed.

Samuel James Harrell died August 12,1905, in Brooks County, Georgia. Laura Jane Harrell died February 13, 1919. They are both buried in the Elam Cemetery, a few miles from Dixie.

SAMUEL JAMES HARRELL (1839- 1905)

Samuel James was the eighth child of John Spencer and Nancy Ausley Harrell. He was bom on February 5. 1839 in Lowndes, now Brooks County, Georgia. He was married on May 20, 1858, in Thomas County, to Laura Jane Albritton, a daughter of George Washington and Mary Jane Alien Albritton. He spent almost his entire life of sixty-four years in this county. The following children were bom to Samuel James and Mary Jane:

1. Matthew James Harrell, bom May 13, 1859. He married (1) Annie Olivia Winter on May 12, 1879, (2)Adelaide Aliza Groover on February 10, 1884.

2. Robert Jackson Harrell died young.

3. Samuel Thomas Harrell, bom December 30, 1863. He married Minnie Hawkins on May 2, 1886.

4. Amelia Harrell, bom November 19, 1865. She married T. C. Stanaland on February 28, 1884

5. Elizabeth Virginia Harrell, bom January 6, 1869. She married C. Abner Groover on May 30, 1888.

6. Issac Augustus Harrell, bom March 12,1872. He married Margaret Hendry on June 17, 1906.

7. Ann Venitia Harrell, bom February 4, 1875. She married W. S. Lane on November 9, 1902.

8. Margaret Lutitia Harrell, bom August 4, 1877. She married Redding G. Ramsey on June 30,1909.

9. Joseph Edgar Harrell, bom on November 12, 1880. He married Berlon Hodges on July 16,1910.

Samuel James volunteered May 13, 1862, in the Confederate Army, and served in Company K, 50th Georgia Infantry until the close of the war in 1865. He was wounded in the battle at Cedar Creek, Virginia, on October 19, 1864, and was disabled for some time afterward. A miniball which had lodged in his spine was never removed. Samuel James died August 12, 1905 in Brooks County, Georgia. Laura Jane died February 13, 1919. They are both buried in the Elam Cemetery, a few miles from Dixie.
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Excepts from Brooks County Georgia - Echoes of Its People 1993 p.246

SAMUEL JAMES HARRELL (1839 -1905)

Samuel James Harrell was born February 5,1839, and was married on May 20,1858, in Thomas County, to Laura Jane Allbritton, a daughter of George WashingtonAUbritton and Jane Alien Allbritton. He spent almost his entire life of sixty-four years in this county. The following children were bom to S. J. and Laura Jane Harrell:

1. Matthew James Harrell (b. May 13,1859) married:
(1) Annie Olivia Winter on May 12,1879;
 (2) Adelaide Aliza Groover on February 10,1884.

2. Robert Jackson Harrell died young.

3. Samuel Thomas Harrell (b. December 30, 1863) married Minnie Hawkins on May 2,1886.

4. Amelia Harrell (b. November 19,1865) married T. C. Stanaland on February 28,1884.

5. Elizabeth Virginia Harrell (b. January 6,1869) married C. Abner Groover on May 30,1888.

6. Isaac Augustus (b. March 12,1872) married Margaret Hendry on June 17,1906.

7. Ann Venitia (b. February 4, 1875) married W. S.Lane on November 9,1902.

8. Margaret Lutitia (b. August 4,1877) married Redding G. Ramsey on June 30,1909.

9. Joseph Edgar (b. November 12,1880) married Berion Hodges on June 16,1910.

Samuel J. Harrell volunteered May 13, 1862, in the Confederate Army, and served in Company K, 50th Georgia Infantry until the close of the war in 1865. He was wounded in the battle at Cedar Creek, Virginia, on October 19, 1864, and was disabled for some time afterward. A miniball which had lodged in Mr. Harrell's spine was never removed.

Samuel James Harrell died August 12,1905, in Brooks County, Georgia. Laura Jane Harrell died February 13, 1919. They are both buried in the Elam Cemetery, a few miles from Dixie.

Laura Jane ALBRITTON was born on 26 Jun 1842 in Thomas CO, Georgia. She died on 13 Feb 1919 in Quitman, Georgia. Laura married Samuel James HARRELL on 20 May 1858 in Thomas County, Georgia.

They had the following children.

  M i Matthew James HARRELL was born on 13 May 1859. He died in 1930.
  M ii
Robert Jackson HARRELL was born about 1860 in Thomas County, Georgia.
  M iii Samuel Thomas HARRELL was born on 30 Dec 1863. He died in 1920.
  F iv
Amelia HARRELL was born on 19 Nov 1865 in Thomas County, Georgia.
  M v
Issac Augustus HARRELL was born on 12 Mar 1872 in Thomas County, Georgia. He died in 1939.
  F vi Ann Venita HARRELL was born on 4 Feb 1875.
  F vii Margaret Lutitia HARRELL was born on 4 Aug 1877. She died in 1964.
  M viii Joseph Edgar HARRELL was born on 12 Nov 1880. He died in 1960.
  F ix Elizabeth Victoria HARRELL was born on 6 Jan 1869.

Samuel HARRELL [Parents] was born about 1760 in Gates County, near Sunbury, North Carolina. He moved in 1801 to Edgecombe County, North Carolina. He died in 1825 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. Samuel married Elvey RIDDICK on 30 May 1781 in Gates County, near Sunbury, North Carolina.

Samuel of Chowan?s son, William, died about a year after his father?his will is dated February 18, 1762. William named his wife, Elizabeth, and their youngest son, Samuel, who was not of age at the writing of the will, and who was to be cared for by William?s brother, Abraham. Once he came of age, William?s son, Samuel, was to inherit the family plantation. In his will, William also made reference to his ?other Children.? Orrin indicated that he had found a copy of the estate settlement papers for William Harrell, presented at the October term of 1766, in which four other children were named: Henry, Abner, Ruth, and Abselah.

Samuel of Chowan left his son, Abraham, the plantation he was already living on in 1761. In 1762, Abraham was given the responsibility of caring for his brother, William?s, youngest son, Samuel. Making him "Uncle Abraham" to William.

Elvey RIDDICK. Elvey married Samuel HARRELL on 30 May 1781 in Gates County, near Sunbury, North Carolina.

They had the following children.

  M i David HARRELL was born on 23 Sep 1793. He died on 22 Sep 1860.

William HARRELL 815 [Parents] was born about 1715 in Gates County, Sunbury, North Carolina. He died after 18 Feb 1762 in Gates County, near Sunbury, North Carolina. William married Elizabeth ?.

Samuel of Chowan?s son, William, died about a year after his father?his will is dated February 18, 1762. William named his wife, Elizabeth, and their youngest son, Samuel, who was not of age at the writing of the will, and who was to be cared for by William?s brother, Abraham. Once he came of age, William?s son, Samuel, was to inherit the family plantation. In his will, William also made reference to his ?other Children.? Orrin indicated that he had found a copy of the estate settlement papers for William Harrell, presented at the October term of 1766, in which four other children were named: Henry, Abner, Ruth, and Abselah.

In his 1761 will, Samuel Chowan gave his son, William, title to the land he was already living on. William apparently passed this land on to his youngest son, Samuel (born around 1760). William wrote his will on February 18, 1762, and in it he named his wife, Elizabeth, and youngest son, Samuel. His plantation was to be used by his wife, and then go to his son, Samuel. If Samuel was not of age, William wanted his brother, Abraham, to care for his youngest son until he was of age. William?s estate settlement was presented at the October Term, 1766, in Chowan County Court, and provided the names of his older children. They were Henry, Abner, Ruth, and Abselah. I do not think all of his older children were of age in 1762, but it is possible.

Samuel of Chowan?s son, William, died about a year after his father?his will is dated February 18, 1762. William named his wife, Elizabeth, and their youngest son, Samuel, who was not of age at the writing of the will, and who was to be cared for by Williams brother, Abraham. Once he came of age, William?s son, Samuel, was to inherit the family plantation. In his will, William also made reference to his ?other Children.? Orrin indicated that he had found a copy of the estate settlement papers for William Harrell, presented at the October term of 1766, in which four other children were named: Henry, Abner, Ruth, and Abselah.

In his 1761 will, Samuel Chowan gave his son, William, title to the land he was already living on. William apparently passed this land on to his youngest son, Samuel (born around 1760). William wrote his will on February 18, 1762, and in it he named his wife, Elizabeth, and youngest son, Samuel. His plantation was to be used by his wife, and then go to his son, Samuel. If Samuel was not of age, William wanted his brother, Abraham, to care for his youngest son until he was of age. William?s estate settlement was presented at the October Term, 1766, in Chowan County Court, and provided the names of his older children. They were Henry, Abner, Ruth, and Abselah. I do not think all of his older children were of age in 1762, but it is possible.

Elizabeth ?. Elizabeth married William HARRELL 815.

They had the following children.

  M i Samuel HARRELL was born about 1760. He died in 1825.
  M ii
Henry HARRELL was born about 1745 in Gates County, near Sunbury, North Carolina.

Samuel of Chowan?s son, William, died about a year after his father?his will is dated February 18, 1762. William named his wife, Elizabeth, and their youngest son, Samuel, who was not of age at the writing of the will, and who was to be cared for by William?s brother, Abraham. Once he came of age, William?s son, Samuel, was to inherit the family plantation. In his will, William also made reference to his ?other Children.?[32] Orrin indicated that he had found a copy of the estate settlement papers for William Harrell, presented at the October term of 1766, in which four other children were named: Henry, Abner, Ruth, and Abselah.

Samuel of Chowan?s son, William, died about a year after his father?his will is dated February 18, 1762. William named his wife, Elizabeth, and their youngest son, Samuel, who was not of age at the writing of the will, and who was to be cared for by William?s brother, Abraham. Once he came of age, William?s son, Samuel, was to inherit the family plantation. In his will, William also made reference to his ?other Children.?[32] Orrin indicated that he had found a copy of the estate settlement papers for William Harrell, presented at the October term of 1766, in which four other children were named: Henry, Abner, Ruth, and Abselah.
  M iii
Abner HARRELL was born in 1750 in Gates County, near Sunbury, North Carolina.

Samuel of Chowan?s son, William, died about a year after his father?his will is dated February 18, 1762. William named his wife, Elizabeth, and their youngest son, Samuel, who was not of age at the writing of the will, and who was to be cared for by William?s brother, Abraham. Once he came of age, William?s son, Samuel, was to inherit the family plantation. In his will, William also made reference to his ?other Children.?[32] Orrin indicated that he had found a copy of the estate settlement papers for William Harrell, presented at the October term of 1766, in which four other children were named: Henry, Abner, Ruth, and Abselah.

Samuel of Chowan?s son, William, died about a year after his father?his will is dated February 18, 1762. William named his wife, Elizabeth, and their youngest son, Samuel, who was not of age at the writing of the will, and who was to be cared for by William?s brother, Abraham. Once he came of age, William?s son, Samuel, was to inherit the family plantation. In his will, William also made reference to his ?other Children.?[32] Orrin indicated that he had found a copy of the estate settlement papers for William Harrell, presented at the October term of 1766, in which four other children were named: Henry, Abner, Ruth, and Abselah.
  M iv
Abselah HARRELL was born in 1755 in Gates County, near Sunbury, North Carolina.

Samuel of Chowan?s son, William, died about a year after his father?his will is dated February 18, 1762. William named his wife, Elizabeth, and their youngest son, Samuel, who was not of age at the writing of the will, and who was to be cared for by William?s brother, Abraham. Once he came of age, William?s son, Samuel, was to inherit the family plantation. In his will, William also made reference to his ?other Children.?[32] Orrin indicated that he had found a copy of the estate settlement papers for William Harrell, presented at the October term of 1766, in which four other children were named: Henry, Abner, Ruth, and Abselah.

Samuel of Chowan?s son, William, died about a year after his father?his will is dated February 18, 1762. William named his wife, Elizabeth, and their youngest son, Samuel, who was not of age at the writing of the will, and who was to be cared for by William?s brother, Abraham. Once he came of age, William?s son, Samuel, was to inherit the family plantation. In his will, William also made reference to his ?other Children.?[32] Orrin indicated that he had found a copy of the estate settlement papers for William Harrell, presented at the October term of 1766, in which four other children were named: Henry, Abner, Ruth, and Abselah.
  F v
Ruth HARRELL was born in 1750 in Gates County, near Sunbury, North Carolina.

Samuel of Chowan?s son, William, died about a year after his father?his will is dated February 18, 1762. William named his wife, Elizabeth, and their youngest son, Samuel, who was not of age at the writing of the will, and who was to be cared for by William?s brother, Abraham. Once he came of age, William?s son, Samuel, was to inherit the family plantation. In his will, William also made reference to his ?other Children.?[32] Orrin indicated that he had found a copy of the estate settlement papers for William Harrell, presented at the October term of 1766, in which four other children were named: Henry, Abner, Ruth, and Abselah.

Samuel of Chowan?s son, William, died about a year after his father?his will is dated February 18, 1762. William named his wife, Elizabeth, and their youngest son, Samuel, who was not of age at the writing of the will, and who was to be cared for by William?s brother, Abraham. Once he came of age, William?s son, Samuel, was to inherit the family plantation. In his will, William also made reference to his ?other Children.?[32] Orrin indicated that he had found a copy of the estate settlement papers for William Harrell, presented at the October term of 1766, in which four other children were named: Henry, Abner, Ruth, and Abselah.

John HARRELL Sr. "of Nansemond Co" [Parents] was born about 1665 in Nansemond County, Virginia.

I believe the first John Harrell to purchase land in North Carolina was John of Nansemond County, Virginia. He probably was the John who bought 150 acres in Tyrrell County in October of 1715. The land was on the south side of Albemarle Sound, only about 30 miles east of where numerous Harrells would begin settling a few years later over on the north side of the Roanoke River in Bertie County.

 One of the more intriguing features of the 1741 deed from John to his brother James is the joint appearance of  Christopher Harrell and Henry Harrell as witnesses. This was the first time the names of Christopher and Henry Harrell appeared together in North Carolina documents. They had appeared together in 1678, when the two boys came from Bristol, England to work as contract labor in Northampton County, Virginia for 8 and 10 years respectively. If they were the same Christopher and Henry, they would have probably been in their late 70s or early 80s when they witnessed the 1741 deed.

We should consider the possibility that James and John, the sons of Richard of Nansemond County, were the grandsons of either Christopher or Henry. (Also keep in mind, Abraham had a son named Christopher, and Edward had a son named Henry?they all lived in the same area, and were of age before 1755, but not necessarily before 1741.)

He had the following children.

  M i Francis HARRELL was born about 1690. He died in 1759.
  M ii John HARRELL "The Elder" was born in 1692. He died on 8 Apr 1758.
  M iii Joseph HARRELL was born about 1695.
  M iv Abraham HARRELL "of Roanoke" was born in 1695. He died in 1755.
  M v Richard HARRELL was born about 1700.
  M vi Edward HARRELL was born about 1700.
  M vii Adam HARRELL Sr. was born about 1700.
  M viii
George HARRELL was born about 1695 in Nansemond County, Virginia.

Gilbert HARRELL was born about 1659. Gilbert married Mrs. Gilbert (HARRELL).

According to the Northumberland County Record of Births, Register of  St. Stephens Parish the following births occurred:

Child Parents Date of Birth

James Gilbert Harrel May 3, 1679
Mary Gilbert Harrel March 25 , 1630
Gilbert Gilbert Harrel March 25, 1682


Gilber Mary Harrell January 22, 1711
Jo'n John Herrell March 10, 1716
William John Herrell October 13 , 1720
Ja's Ja's Harrell November 29 , 1719
Gilbert Ja' s Harrell October 14 , 1721

Mrs. Gilbert (HARRELL). Gilbert married Gilbert HARRELL.

They had the following children.

  M i
James HARRELL was born on 3 May 1679 in Northumberland C, Va..
  F ii Mary HARRELL was born on 25 Mar 1680.
  M iii
Gilbert HARRELL Jr. was born on 25 Mar 1682 in Northumberland C, Va.. He died before 17 Aug 1753 in Lancaster Co., Va..

According to the Northumberland County Record of Births, Register of  St. Stephens Parish the following births occurred:

Child Parents Date of Birth

James Gilbert Harrel May 3, 1679
Mary Gilbert Harrel March 25 , 1630
Gilbert Gilbert Harrel March 25, 1682


Gilber Mary Harrell January 22, 1711
Jo'n John Herrell March 10, 1716
William John Herrell October 13 , 1720
Ja's Ja's Harrell November 29 , 1719
Gilbert Ja' s Harrell October 14 , 1721

? HARRELL. ? HARRELL married Mary HARRELL.

Mary HARRELL [Parents] was born on 25 Mar 1680 in Northumberland, Co., Virginia. Mary married ? HARRELL.

They had the following children.

  M i
Gilber HARRELL was born on 22 Jan 1711 in Northumberland C.

John HARRELL was born about 1696 in ? Northumberland, Va..

He had the following children.

  M i
John HARRELL was born on 10 Mar 1716 in Northumberland C, Va..
  M ii
William HARRELL was born on 13 Oct 1720 in Northumberland C, Virginia.

James HARRELL was born about 1699 in Northumberland C, Va..

He had the following children.

  M i
James HARRELL Jr. was born on 29 Nov 1719 in Northumberland, Co., Virginia.
  M ii Gilbert HARRELL was born on 14 Oct 1721.

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