Isle of Wight, VA

1730-  Helburn, Vaughn-  28 Sep 1730. Land Grant- Isle of Wight Co., VA.  100 ac on N. side of the Three Creeks. Beg. on N. side of the great Reedy Branch.  Three Crks location today in E. Greensville Co., NW of Emporia or extreme E. Brunswick Co, N. of Hwy 58, NE of Emporia.

1736- Feb. 9. Isle of Wight, VA.  WILL of John Vaughan. Leg.-wife Elliner; to Vaughn Hilburne, all my land at the death of my wife; to John Simmons, the minor son of John Simons, Jr. of Surry Co.; reversion of the bequest made to John Hilburn also to him.

1737- Vaughan Hilborn- godparent for Stokes, Sylvanus son of Jones & Anne Stokes-b. 18 Feb. 1737; Christened 16 Mar 1739/40.  Also godparents: Wm Knight; Rebecca Hardwod/won

1740-  Vaughn- witness to a deed for Thomas Johnston Jr. in Isle of Wight, Va on N.side of Three Creeks along Plowman’s Branch, also witness- Nathaniel Ridley.  

1741 Jan 21, 22, 1741. Vaughan Hilbun of IOW sold  land on north & south side of Three Creeks to Joshua Nicholson. 

1742 Jul 26.  Vaughan Hilburn returned the inventory of John Vaughan’s estate.

North Carolina

1747-48  Vann Hilbern listed with militia in Capt. John Shearard;s Company during the “Spanish Alarm” 1747-48, according to State records of NC, Vol. 30., Vol 33, pp 282-283.

1754-  Edgecombe Co.  (Bertie <1741) John Proctor, plat-Jun 1754, 200 acres. Sworn Chain Carriers: Rubin Proctor, John HILBURN. Dep Surveyor Jno Haywood.  This land adjoins Thomas Holliman’s land (in description of plat). (In 1742 IOW, VA, John Proctor’s land bordered Thomas Holliman’s).

1755 Aug- Duplin- John Roe to John HILBURN, bk 2, p.284; 100 A S. of Little Coharie.. 

1756-Mar- Duplin- John HILBUN to J Parker, Bk 2, p346; Sold land S. of Little Coharie.                 

1756 Oct 5.   H. 1756  John Woodfin of Frederick Co., Va., …on Great Cacapehon River adjacent to William Hilburn on Great Rocky Ridge, Va Northern Neck Land Grants

1758    South Carolina- land surveyed for Wm Hilburn

1762 – DUPLIN- Joseph Baker, to Benj. Lanier, side of Six Runs, Wit:- Henry Hollingsworth & William HILBON. 

1763-  DOBBS- Vaun HILBORN- 195 Acres granted 21 Dec;  S side of (Nahunta) Naughunty Swp joining John ? & Robert Fellows … John Warrells & John Elliots corner; sent to C. Neale by Simon Bexley.

           DUPLIN- Hamblin HILBURN- witness on land deed for Jos. Register.

1765–4/1769 – DOBBS- Daniel Howell to Hamblin HILLBERN  

1766   DUPLIN- John Hilbun- witness for John Rackley’ deed.  Hilbun also adjoining landowner

1767  Edgecombe– Van Hilburn-  military list-. Capt. John Sherrard’s Company

        DUPLIN-  Jos. Register to John HILBURN, 150 A. NW of 6 Runs. Bk1, p235

        DUPLIN- James Cook to Hamblin HILBURN– W. of Six Runs/both sides of Crane Crk. 

1768  – our Frederick Hilbun is born in North Carolina to whom?

1769  DUPLIN- John HILBUN to Matthew Spivy, Sold land NW of Six Runs, NC

         DUPLIN Hamblin HILBURN to James Cook, Sold 150 A., E. of Crane Crk, NC

         Dobbs Census- Vaughan Hilburn- & Tax record- Vaughan 1-1 (WM taxables> 16), Also Samuel Holliman, Daniel Howell, Elisha Woodward, Luke & Thomas Woodward,  Benjamin & John Worrel.

1770  DUPLIN- Hamblin HILBUN to James Elkins, Sold 50 acres w. of Crane Crk, NC

          DUPLIN- James Elkins to Hamblin HILBURN- w.of Six Runs, lower side of Crane Crk

HENRY #1-  BLADEN- Taxables- John & Henry Hilbourne- 2; TOTAL- 2.  Bumbery Day Esqr. p. 24

1771  Bladen- Aug Court – Master:   John Hilburn; Sons: Henery Hilburn- TOTAL-2

      DUPLIN- Hamilton HILBURN to Benj. Register, 150 A. land/plantation , W. of 6 Runs, Crane Crk

1771-Ap 1773- Old Dobbs Co- HILLBURN, Hamblin to Daniel Howell, Bk 9; p 140

1771       Hamilton Hilburn born in NC (Died 1852) Marr. Nancy Floyd 1790;

1772       Henry Hilburn, born in NC.   1850-60 Covington and Coffee Co., AL

1772   ANSON –  Ordered: Wm Ratcliff be overseer of road from Jones Creek to Burns Path & following work under him: Stephen Thomas, Wm. Pratt, Thomas Dickins, John Hilburn & James Farr.

            Bladen List of Taxables-   Whites: John and Henry Hilburn- 2

1773   Dobbs-  Wm Alfred on s. side of Norhunty Swp above Peacock’s Bridge, joining Robt Fellows, Vacen HILLBURN, a pond, Jon Elliot, Moses Vitters. Henry Easterling; 3958; p. 119

1775 Anson- Hillburn, Vacens. Crown Land Patent- 58 Ac. both sides of Lanes Crk, includ. improvement Sampson Huff lives on. From Colony of NC 1765-1775,

1777  DUPLIN-  Stephen Gayney to Hamblin HILBURN, Bought 50A  E. of Buckhorn Crk

1777-79- Old Dobbs-  Daniel Howell to Vaughn HILLBURN., Vaughn Hillburn to Samuel Pike.

1778- Jun 3; Wilkes Co. GA.  Grants -John Hilborn 250 acres, paid by B. Lamar

1778 Jul-  Savannah, GA.  Henry Hillburn signed for receiving provisions for GA Horse Rangers.

In 1779, Wayne Co  created out of Dobbs’ western section. 1780 Dobbs Census- Vaughan Not listed

1780   Wayne – Vaughn Hilburn signed  2 petitions

1781    GA-  John Hillburn, Capt. Joseph Smith’s Comp, Kings Rangers, Savannah, GA.
1781    DUPLIN – Hamblin Hilburn military grant entered; On branch of Rowan by Gum Swamp & Chimney Swamp; (assignee of David Dodd); ISSUED 1799

1782    Anson-   John Hilbourn on the road commission. 

1782   DOBBS early Tax List-  Vaughan Hilburn

1782 June 5.  Wayne Co. NC.  Vaughan Hillbun rec’d payment for giving the troops one hog in 1780.

1782 JULY.  Hollum and William Hilburn on GA. Loyalist refugee list from Savannah to St. Augustine.

1783 Mar. Duplin- Hamblin Hilburn- 100 acres on the W. side of the six Runs on the head drains of Rowan Swp Beginning by a pond John Dollars Corner (1787 Sep 20.Hamblin sold this land to Wm. Jurden

1784  Duplin. Land grant issued- Hamilton Hilburn. On W side of Six runs on head drains of Rowan Swp; registered Apr 2, 1786 … by John Dollar’s Corner… along Rich’d Steven’s line…. Hardy Steven’s corner.

1784   Sampson Census & Tax record index:  HILBORN,Hamblin   325 acres -1 male> 16

1784.   Sampson Court Minutes. Ordered- Hamblin Hilborn, Stephen Brown, King Vann, Stephen Vann, James Brewer clear Six Runs River fr. Smith’s Bluff to mouth of Stewart’s Crk

1784 Feb 28. Wayne-  Vaughn on list of petitioners, also L’mel Hollimon, Jesse Peacock

31 May 1784 Dobbs- Sam Pike to son, 100 a. on Ss. side of Naughhunty Swp, part of a tract granted to Vaun Hillborn on 21 Dec 1763.  Vaughn sold this to Pike

1786   Wayne –  Tax list- Vaughn Hilbourn. Wayne formed in 1779 from Dobbs.

1786  Sampson- tax record-  Hamblin Hilburn

1786  Sampson—Dec.. John Jones to Patience HILBURN, (proved- court 1787) 100 A. W of Little Coharie

1787 SAMPSON- Hamblin HILBURN to Wm Jordon proved court 1788; 100 A W of Six Runs;

               Henry Hilbun– witness to this land record. (b. <1775)

1788  Wayne –  Vaugn Hilbourn -.  Early Tax List. 

1788  Bladen-  Taxable Property.  Capt. Byrns’ District- p 7. Hamblin Hilburn– 2. Son had to be 16 at least (b. 1772).   Capt. Yates Disttrict- p15.  Samuel Holliman- 1

1789   DOBBS- 12 Aug 1789 Vaghen HILBAND- to Hardy Pope – Bk 5, pg 150. 60 acres-part of a tract of land Vaughn HILBAND purchased of Daniel Howell-  Wayne Co

1789 Feb. 19.  Brunswick Co.  Apparently, Arthur Wingate assigned to Vaughn Hilber Junr– title to 100 acres land warrant. Wit. A Baker.  Warrant #51… transferred to Vaughn; Lapsed 11 Oct 1796….. (Important to notice this Vaughn is listed as Junior!)

1789- Entered 7 Dec 1789- BRUNSWICK- Hilburn, Vaughn- State of NC granted 100 a. S side Beaverdam Swp, east side of Big Branch; grant #289 issued to Vaughn Hilburn;   Issued 6 Dec 1794. Land Patent Book 84, p 122.  Surveyed May 22, 1794, Chain carriers-  John McLennon and Henry Hilborn.

1790– Vaughn Hilburn 100 ac.; warrant Mar. 7, 1790 by Will Dry to Jacob “Hunehy” for 100 ac. on S side of Beverdam Swp, E side (of) Big Br, & entered Dec. 7, 1789; sold May 3, 1794 by William Sellers to Vaughan Hilburn (signed) William Sellers; 100 ac where Big Br joins Beaverdam Swp surveyed 5/22/1794 by A Baker; John McLennon & Henry “Hilborn”, CC.

1790  BLADEN –  Wilmington Dist.- Hamilton Hilburn– 2 WM 16+; 2 WM < 16; 2 WF; near Ignatious & Goldsbury Flowers.  Also a Stephen Bryant, Cheshire, Guytons, Hesters, Singletary, Elkins- p 1-2

1790 SAMPSON Fayette District-  9 sons and 4 daughters. Hillburn, Vaughn– 1 m 45+; 4WM 16+, including head; 5 WM< 16; 5 WF including head; 0 slaves

SAMPSON- James Cook to Vaughn HILBERN- 350 A, w. of 6Runs/2 sides of Buck Horn Crk 

1792 AUG 16. SAMPSON. JURORS: Ordered that the Sheriff summon the following persons to attend as Jurors at our next court-  Vaughn Hilburn Sen’r and others

1793 Sampson- Vaughn HILBURN to Wm Peterson, Sold 350 A. of 2 tracts; both sides of Buckhorn Creek.

1794 BLADEN- Henry Hilbun -land from Goldsbury Flowers who was enumerated near Hamilton

1795 BLADEN -Henry Hilburn to Uriah Flowers- 100 A. on N. side of Porters Swp betw. Godwins & Williamson; the plantation where Hilburn now lives granted to Goldsbury Flowers Dec 1791 & conveyed to Henry Hilburn Feb 1794. Wit: Wynne Nance, James Rising.. J.S. Purdie, C.C. W of Cerro Gordo, Bladen, near SC border.

1795 Brunswick- Aug. 1795 Vaughn Hillbun enters 100 ac on Gum Swamp;

1797- BRUNSWICK- Jan. 9. Vaughn Hilburn enters 150 ac. the place where Jacob Edwards formerly lived.   

1798  Brunswick-  Vaughn Hilburn, Jr. – 200 ac. warrant issued Jan. 6, 1798 by Robert Potter to Arthur Wingate for 200 a. on Cyprus Br, includes “Bartholomew’s plantation just taking” the branch that joins upper part of the plantation, & entered Oct. 11, 1796 (on back) warrant sold  Feb. 19, 1798 by Arthur Wingate to “Vaughn “Hilber Jr” (signed) Arthur Wingate (witness) A. Baker; 200 ac on both sides of Cypress Br  including improvements made by Bartholomew Floid.  Surveyed Feb. 19, 1798 by A Baker; Bartholomew Floid & Thos Edwards jr, chain carriers.

1799 Oct 29. Brunswick Co.  John Hilburn bought land on SE side of Beaverdam Swp.  Bought from James G. Ramsey. Wit.: James Thompson, George Grissett, Ramsey.

1799 Dec.  John Hilburn of Brunswick Co. to Bartholomew Floyd of Brunswick, 100 A. on S. side of Beaver Dam Swp.  Wit. Elias Duncan & Woodard Hilburn. 

1800
BLADEN Fed’l Census:
Henry Hilburn- 1 M 26-44; 3 m 1-10; 1 WF < 0; 1F age 16-25. Hamblin Hilburn 1 M 45+; 1 F 45+ ; 2 males 10-16 BRUNSWICK Fed. Census- Van Hilburn (#2)– 45+; 1 m < 10; 3 males 10-15; 3 M 16-25; 2 F 16-25; 1 female 45+. ROBESON Fed. Census- Fayetteville, p29. John Hillborn- M 2>10; 1M 26-45; F- 1>10; 1 26-45.

1800 Brunswick- Oct 28. Woodard Hilbern 400 acres
1801 Nov. Brunswick. Fredrick Hilbern CC with Sam’l Benton for deed surveyed for Hardy Benton, S. side of Beaverdam Swp., Surveyed 11/10/1801 by John C. Baker.

1802 Jan 5. ROBESON- Indent. betw. Isaac Smith of Robeson & Vaughn Hillbon, Senr, of same. $100 paid by Vaughn Hillbon for land in Robeson (Bladen when entered)on the NE side of Drowning Creek & both sides of Jacksons Swamp – 200 acres patented by Joshua Pharoah 12 Nov 1779. Wit.- I. Smith, John Hillbon. Robeson Co. Apr Term 1806. Proved in open court by oath of John Hillbon.
1803 Robeson- From NC Wills, Admin., & Orphans. Elijah Fisher, age 15 (born ca. 1788); Bound to: Vaughn Hilbourn; Bound until 21 (ca. 1809). Length of Apprenticeship: 6 years. 3 Oct 1803,

1803 Nov 5- ROBESON – Frederick Hilburn constable.
1804 Bladen- Woodward A. Hilburn 640 A. land grant entered Jul. 3, 1804 by TW Harvey to Wd. A. “Hillburn” for 640 ac., joins “the” big survey, & entered Jan. 7, 1804; 40 ac. surveyed Dec. 13, 1805 by W. Hendon; N Allen & C Tison, chain carriers; Land on S. Side of the Western Prong,
1805- BLADEN- Entered 18 Mar 1805; issued 27 Nov 1806. Woodward Atkinson Hilburn– 300 a.; State of NC, # 3143. … for & in consideration of 50_ for every 100 ac. granted, paid into our Treasury by Woodward A. Hilburn have granted 300 a. on WORRELS Mill branch, … Benjamin WORRELS corner … to W. Rays, McKays corner .. to Hardicks line.. File # 6013
1805 . ROBESON- Indenture betw. Joseph Wood of Robeson & John Hillburn for 100 ac. on branches of Little Swamp….to John Bodyfords’ corner then south …. Witns: A Rowland & A Taylor.

1805- Apr 9. Robeson– Hillbun, Vaughn of Robeson, NC (chair maker) for sum of $195, paid by Sampson Bridgers, of the same county, for a Negro boy named Dick, 4 yrs, 9 mths old.

1805 Jul 10. Woodward Atkinson Hilburn– 300 ac issued Jul 10 1805 by Nathan Williamson to “Wood” Adkinson “Hilburn” for 300, joins James Allen Haddock & Benjamin Worrel & by ….W. Hendon on WORRELS Mill on the south side, entry……on Worrels Mill Bridge border; begins at …& Wiley Braddy, chain carriers. Nov 18, 1806,

1805 Bladen- Henry Hilburn- 100 a issued Jul 12 by Nathan Williamson to Henry Hilburn on n side of Horsepen Swp, joins Moses Jones & Jacob Lewis lines “on both sides, entered Feb 28; surveyed Sep 19 1805 by W. Hendon; Moses Jones & Jordan Chaves, CC. Moses related to John Moss Jones?

1805 Dec 12. Robeson- Indenture betw. John Hillburn of Robeson, & Joseph Wood for 150 acres on both sides of the 1st prong of Jackson Swamp – patent by Benjamin Smith date Sep 18, 1790….Signed by John Hillbern (Seal) Jul Term 1809. Witnesses: A Rowland & A Taylor. Bk P p. 149

1806 Bladen- W. Hilburn & Chs Tison- CC for Noah Allen warrant- 640 A. on S. side of Western Prong, E. side of road to Fair Bluff (e. of Bluff Rd, begins at Hilburns’ & Kings corner.)

1808 Columbus Co. NC -formed from parts of Brunswick & Bladen Counties.
1808 BRUNSWICK- Jun 16. Henry Hilburn married Nancy Sykes; Bondsman- Frederick Hilburn; Wit.

1810 FEDERAL CENSUS
BRUNSWICK-
F. Hilbern, p. 7, or p. 234 (on census);1 M 26-44; 1 F <10; 1 F 15-25; 1 slave; (Fred or Francis?) BLADEN Woodward Hilburn- p 4; 2WM<10; 1 WM 26-44; 1wf 16-25; Henry Hilburn, Sr.- 1 Wm 45+; 1wf 26-44; 4 kids < 10 (2 m ; 2 f); p. 9 Theophilus Peacock- M-1 <10; 1 10-15; 1 16-25; 1 26-44; 2 F 10-15; 1 F 16-25; 1 F 26-44 COLUMBUS – H. Hilburn- 1 F- 16-25; no males; 2 WF < 10; (listed betw. U. Flowers & a J.Batton- a G. Flowers J. Batton- 2 M< 16-25; 1 F 10-15; 1 F 45+; widow?; U. Flowers- 2 M <10; 2F<10; 1 F 25-44 ROBESON Vaughn Hilburn- 1 WM>45; 2 free persons; household members

1811 Oct 30. ROBESON.- Indenture betw. Vaughn Hillbun, Senr. of Robeson & Joseph Wood of same; Joseph Wood for 200 ac. in Robeson (Bladen when entered) on the NE side of Drowning Creek & both sides of Jacksons Swp Land patented by Joshua Pharoah 19 Nov 1779. Witness: William Kinlaw & Paul Allen. Vaughn (his mark) Hillbun

1811 Dec 2. Brunswick . Ezekial Bryan of Columbus Co. to Harry/Henry Hilburn a parcel of land beginning at a line that is supposed to be Judge Moores runs thence south……in James Lewis’ line thence…….Wit. Wm Sikes, Luke Hilburn.
1812 . Brunswick Frederick Hilburn bought land on N. side of Livingstons Crk on Beaver Dam branch containg 100 A from Samuel & Thomas Vines & Hannah Roberts. Wit. Alex Vines and Julius Allen
1812 MISSISSIPPI- Vaughn- Marion County- signed a petition

1813-Jul 21 to Aug 1. Moore’s Brunswick Co. Reg’t Militia- all served the same dates.
Henry Hilburn, James Hilburn, Luke Hilburn & Woodward Hilburn
1814 Nov-1815- Bladen- Zadock Hillbourne, Henry Hillbourn;
1814 Muster – from Bladen Reg’t New Hanover- Henry Hillbourn, 3rd Regiment

1813 Nov. BLADEN. Hugh Russ & Mark Bryan to Vane (Van) Hilborn – (Vaughn in MS Territory at this time- prob. Vaughn JR) 100 acres on E. side of Great Swamp near Mrs. Wisharts ford adj lands of Jno. Harrison, surveyed for Stephen Bryant Ap 1786. Wit: Joseph Guyton..

1813 Jan 25- Brunswick– James Hilburn marr. Mary Ward.
1814 Brunswick- Jury for Superior Court. Jurors- Fredrich Hillburn. Aug. 4.
1815 Jan. BLADEN- Woodward –CC. #5229 (6480) Naome Mears 100 ac., warrant issued 1/4/1815 by James Campbell to Naomi Mears 100 A. on E. side of Jentle Swamp… Woodward Hilburn & Josiah Jones Chain Carriers. (1810 census, Woodword is next to Mears.)
1815 Feb 25. Columbus. Uriah Flowers to Edward W Nance- on Cow Branch….adj. Hamblin Hilborn, Josh. Wmson, Goldsbery Flowers, Wynn Nance & John Yates.

1815 Bladen – Henry Hilburn & Mark Bryan (see 1813 deed) testified they were present when Sampson Davis, Sr. married his wife, Ruth. (Henry of the COURT CASE; Mark Bryan & Sampson Davis- witnesses)

1815 Feb.4. BRUNSWICK. William Sikes enters 150 A.; border: Gen. Smith, Soloman Taylor, Samuel Vines, Mr. Wadle, & Henery Hilbern; warrant issued 6/12/1815; surveyed 10/4/1815; border: Hilborn, Smith , Taylor, & Waddle; chain carriers Richard Davis & Henry Hilbon; (following attached to same packet 12/1/1815 “recd from Sec’ty’s Office a warrant # 125 & survey made thereon for Benjn Sellers for 100 a. in Brunswick (signed) Jno C Baker.
1815 Jul. Brunswick- Deed of conveyance from JH Watters to James Hilburn, proved in Op. Court by oath of Michal Ward & regrs….
1816 10/9. Brunswick. William Sikes enters 300 ac; border: Hennery Hilburn & Frederick Hilburn.
1817- Brunswick- “Is Hilbern” a chain carrier for Ephraim Vernan survey on N side of Hoods Cr, bordering Wm. Liles & Isaac Skipper.

1817 . Columbus. Joshua Williamson, Sheriff to Stephen Godwin…Wit. S Godwin, Chas Powers & Hambleton Hilborn.
1818 Columbus- Steve Godwin to Chas Powers on LittleButtonBranch. Wit. J. Williamson & Hambleton Hilborn.

1819 Aug 20. Columbus. Rich’d Tatom, Jr. to Moore Tatom. On Cow Branch below the meeting house, Wit. Chas Powers & Hambleton Hilburn. (D-370/371).
1820 Jan. Columbus. Andrew Nobles to Seeley Hilburn. $250 for 100 A., land on Cow Branch. Original patent registered in Bladen Co. 1793. Wit. Jesse & Richd Tatom.

1820 Brunswick – 77 ac. by James “Hillburn” for 100 ac, joins my own land, B “Blayney”, Mrs. Williams, Smith ; 77 ac surveyed 5/12/1820 by Benjn Holden; John Ward & Luke Hilbern, CC; land joins Mrs. Williams & Smith

1820 BRUNSWICK CO.
Benjamin Hilburn- 1 W Male 26-44; 1 WF 45+ p. 3
Henry Hilburn, Sr. – MALES: 1 <10; 1 45 +; 1 female 26-44; 2 f < 10; 1 F- 10-15; p. 2
James Hilburn- 1 M <10; 1 male 26-44; 3 F< 10; 1 F 16-25 (Mary Ward). P.1.
Luke Hilburn- 1 M<10; 1 M 26-44; 1 Female 16-25; p. 1

1820 BLADEN-
Henry Helburn- 18-26 yrs.; 2 WF < 10; 1 WF 16-25 Henry Hillburn, Sr. – 1 M >10; 1 M 10-15; 1 Male 45+; 1 F 45+: 7 persons

1820 COLUMBUS CO.
Hambleton Hilburn – 1 F & 1 male 26-44; 1 M <10; 2 F < 10; 1 F 10-16. 4 kids Rachael Helbun- 4 males <10; 1 F <10; 1 F 20-45; widow w/5 kids <10 (Zadock’s widow?) Dempsey Duncan, Elias Duncan, Elijah Duncan, etc. on p. 4 and Tobias Starling. John Starling 1820 ROBESON- Wm Hillbern married Sarah Kinlaw. Jan 20; Wit. Joseph Wood, Rich’d C. Bunting. 1820- Baldwin, GA. Woodard A. Hilburn- 1 M< 10; 2 M 10-16; 1> 45; 2 F<10; 1 F 26-45.

1820 Lawrence, Mississippi.
Thomas Hilburn- Township 9; 45+, p 18
Francis Hilburn- TWP 7; 45
John Hilburn- TWP 8; 2 males 16-25
Frederick Hilburn

1822 ROBESON NC- Henry Hilburn married Emily Parker 26 Aug, wit: Francis Parker, Rich’d Bunting.

1823. Columbus NC- Goldsborough Flowers, Senr. To Celia Hilbun 100 A. on Horsepen Bay, adj. John WOODELL, WELLS, Little Horse Branch, Ham HILBRON, J. Williamson, part of a large survey pat. By Jacob Rhodes on 26 Dec, conv. From Uriah Flowers to Goldsboro Flowers. Wit. Bythel Haynes.

1824 ROBESON- Sarah Hilburn marr. Stokes Roberts Mar; Joseph Wood Sr.,Rich’d C. Bunting- witnes.
1824 Apr. Columbus. Celia Hillbon to Elias Williamson (both of Columbus.) 50 A. land beg. At edge of the Big Horsepen Bsy at John Woodel’s corner, down Big Horse pen …to Joshua Williamson’s corner….Reg. 23 Jul 1859.

1824 Bladen. Willis Swindle & Bethel Mears- 100 ac on side of Friar Swp adj. lands of Neil Maultsby, Jeremiah Bigford’s lands granted to James Ervin Nov 1787 conveyed to Wm. Register & by said Register in his will, conveyed to his wife Elizabeth Register, John Register, Josiah, Thos. Hall Register & Wm Register, his sons & by them to Willis Swindle to Bethel Mears. Wit.: Lewis Mears, John L. Hilbourne.

1825 Dec. Thomas Singletary, Sr. to Ephraim Singletary & Thos. Singletary, JR…200 acres on Bearford Swp adj. lands of Henry Hilburn, ….. Hilburn at this time owns ½ of sd. Tract…

1826- Baldwin, GA. John L. Hilbun (Jehu) married Elizabeth Wirsham 14 Mar 1826
1827-: Baldwin, GA. Vaughn Hilburn and William A. Hilburn listed in newspaper in Milledgeville.

1827 COLUMBUS, NC- Celia Hilbourn’s bastard bond-returned to court, paid fine.
1827- Bladen- Jurors Superior Court: Joel Sasser, Archabol Hammons, Moses Jones, Amus Coleman, Theop. Coleman, James Dyson, Curtes Spivey, Joseph Mills, Solomon King, John Grissett, Jarret Godwin, James Ellis, Macajah Long, Hamelton Hilburn,
1828/Jul 11 Bladen Co- Henry Hilburn to Catherine Cheshire $60 for 130 acres purchased of James & Martha Parker… adj. lands of John Owen, Wm. Singletary. Wit.: Jas. Bryan, NH Cheshire, Joseph Lyon.
1829- Bladen- Feb term– Hamelton Hilburn
1829 Bladen. James Hilburn to Loucy ?Lancy? Hilbun $30 for 35 acres it being half of a 70 ac. Survey… on Barford Swp adj lands of John Owen. Wit. David Singletary, Lewis Bryan.
1829 May 8. Columbus. Andrew Nobles to Thom. Powell, Sr. on Cow Branch; mentions property deeded to John Sterling & Hambleton Hillbon. Wit. Austin & Absalom B. Ivey.
1829 COPIAH, MS. James Hilburn married Julia Harriet Lockhard

1830 Bladen Co. Census
James Hilburn- 20-29 yrs ; 2 Females< 5; 1 f 20-30
Henry Hellburn, JR. 1 male 30-40; 1 m <10; 3 F <19; 1 F 20-30. Catherine Cheshire next to JR. ; Nicholas Cheshire very close to JR. & SR.
Henry Hillburn, Sr. – 1 male 70-79 yrs; female 50-60; 1 m 10-15 BORN: 1751-1760

1830 Jan 21. ROBESON. Francis Parker of Robeson to daughter Amelia Hilbourn of Bladen, a negro girl named Lear. Witness: Owen & John H. Singletary.
1830 BRUNSWICK CO.- p.3,
James Hilburn- Males: 1 <5; 1- 5-10; 1- 10-15; 1 – 40-49 yrs – (b. 1780-90); Females: 2<5; 1- 10-14; 1- 15-19; 1- 30-39
Luke Hilburn- 1 M 10-14; 1 M 40-49 yrs.- (b. 1780-90); 2 F <5; 1 F 30-39; 1 Female 40-49
1830 Columbus
Hambleton Hilburn- MALES: 1 <5; 3 age 5- 9; 1 M 40-50; 1 F<5, 2 10-15; 1 15-20; 1 20-29; 1F 40-50. 11 person. Next to Samuel Elkins age 50-60 & F 40-50; Ignatious Flowers- 30-40 & Goldsbury Flowers- 50-60 & 60-70 yr Female- p. 19;
1830 Oct. 25. Celia Hillbon to John Edmund. SE side of Cow branch. Wit. DF Williamson, Saml Porter. SAME DATE- 1830 Oct 25. Selia/Celia Hillbon to John Edmund. 100 A on Horsepen Bay adj. John Woodel, Wells & Josh. Williamson, conveyed from Uriah Flowers to Goldsboroguh Flowers and from Goldsboro Flowers to Celia Hillbon. Wit. Same as above.

1830 Dale, AL : p 11- Henry Hillbun- 1 male 50-60 yrs; 1 male 10-15; 1 F- 10-15; 2 F 15-20; 1 F 30-40
1830 Conecuh Co. AL– p. 23, Woodward – 50-60 yrs, + 8 others

1831 Feb 7. Robeson- Hilburn, Henry of Bladen to Wm L. Miller; for $125 paid by Wm L. Miller of Robeson for a female slave named Lear which Francis Parker of Robeson gave to my wife Camilly Hilbum; said slave is abt 8-9 yrs. Witness: Dillon Jordan Junr. H. Hilbum (seal). .
1831 Feb 11. ROBESON, Henry Hillberns & Emelia Hillberns to Owen Singletary. 136 ac. in Robeson on SE side of 10 Mile Swamp- it 1/23 part of 410 acres owned by Francis Parker dec’d & left by will to Amelia Hillbern after the death of her mother Sarah Parker which land was in 5 surveys including & adj. the land Francis Parker lived. Signed: Henry Hillbern & Amelia…Witnesses: James and Joseph Howell. .

1831 Bladen- Henry Sr. mentioned in warrant to Wm Evers from James Campbell. 100 A. on Bearford Swp, joins Henry Hilburn Sr, Jas. Evers, Jr. & _ Graves. Land begins at N Bryan’s corner, near White. Jas. & Wm Evers, Jr.- cc. (James Evers- a witness in Henry Hilburn lawsuit vs. Hester)
1832 Bladen- Louis Sheridan to Jos. Allen 200 A. on S. Side of NW side Cape Fear River being ½ of 400 acres formerly belong to John Hester dec’s & lying on both sides of road fr. Elizabethtown to Lumberton & being abt 10 miles from former piece being the piece on which Henry Hilburn lived last before he left NC & bought by Sheridan at an execution sale of Hilburn property.
1832- Bladen- Henry Hilburn arrested by a creditor; he took an oath of solvency. Named Rich’d Lewis as guardian of his daughter Eliza.

1833 Feb. 22: Bladen- Henry Hilburn to James Evers= $100… Whereas Mary Hilbun, daughter of Henry Hilbun, is possessed of one moiety of land conveyed by Nathaniel Bryan to James Hilburn & Mary Hilbun by deed dated 17 Jan 1826 on Borford Swamp cont. 70 A. … adj. lands of John Owen… said Mary Hilburn being desirous of Leaving NC & of selling sd. Land but being under age of 21 yrs. Wit. John Owen.

1833 Feb 22. Bladen- Bryan Cheshire & Laney his wife to James Evers $45 – an undivided moiety of land conveyed by Nathaniel Bryan to James & Mary Hilburn by deed on 17 Jan 1826, said moiety conveyed by James Hilburn, Laney Hilburn by deed on 16 Feb 1829-70 acres. Wit. John Owen, Watson Cheshire. Examination of Laney Cheshire, wife of Bryan Cheshire before John Owen JP & Robt Lyon JP.

1833 (Jul 1) GEORGIA. Letters at Post Office at Sandersville, Washington Co.- one for James Hilburn.

1833 Jul 6. Columbus, NC. Bradley F Yates (Admr. Of Luke Yates, Dec’d) to Geo. Parker…on Cow Branch & Ruff Horn, land conveyed by John Boyett to Hamilton Hillburn & by said Hillburn to George Parker.

1834 May 24. Bladen, NC. Geo. Cromartie, Esq. High Sheriff of Bladen Co. to Edward Lewis… ..did levy on lands… property of Henry Hilburn Jr by virtue of exeutions at the instance of Charles McAlister Adm… did sell all Henry Hilburn’s right to lands lying on the head of Bearford Swp adj lands of Jeremiah Norman and Wm Richardson…

1834- Hinds, MS. Vaughn Hilburn died Sep 1834.

1836 Columbus, NC- Deed- Celia Hillburn to John Edmond, oath of DF Williamson. Feb. Term of Court
1837 Nov 6. Columbus. Hambleton Hilbron to Emily Powell. On N. side of Cow Branch adj. Tatom, Butler & Ignatious Flowers. Wit. Guilford Moncreef, Thom. Powell.
1840 BRUNSWICK CO. NC
James Hilburn- 1 M 10-14; 1 m 15-20; 1 M 50-60 (b. 1780-90)
1 f<5; 2 6-10; 1 F 10-15; 1F 16-20; 1 F 40-50.
Luke Hilburn- 1M 10-14; 1 M 20-29; 1 50-59; 1 f 10-14; 1 40-49; p 7
1840 BLADEN Lany? Hilburn- 1 F 20-30; 1 F- 60-70 (Henry Sr’s wife?)
1840 Columbus- p. 23- Hamilton Hilborn- age 60-70, female- 40-50
neighbors: Stephen Jernigan, Amos King, Henson, Robt Bullard, Abram Joyner, Barnabas Batton. Ambrose Bullard- 50-60 (p 25)& F 30-40 w/2 daughters<10

1840 Cumberland Co., NC, James Hilburn- 40-49 yrs.; 1 male <5; 1 F <
1840 Mississippi-
Copiah- Frederick, Samuel
Pontotoc- Woodward
Itawamba- J. W.
1841 Bladen- 15 Feb 1841. Edward Lewis to Richard M. Lewis, Sr. $150… 3 …land levied on & sold by Samuel Cain, Sheriff, as the property of Henry Hilburn, Junr. & bid off by Louis Sheridan & conveyed by him to sd Edward Lewis…on Bearford Swp & the head of Bakers Crk adj lands of Jeremiah Norman. Wit.: Durum Lewis. Aug. Term 1841. David Lewis, Clk. Deed Bk 8, p. 36.
1841 Mar. 10. Columbus. Oken Harrison to Harris Coleman. 100 a. on Wside of Buton Branch adj. Luke Yates. WIT. Lott Williamson & Zadock Hilbron.
1841 Bladen- Plat representing land left by Theophilus Peacock & Commissioners appted by the court to divide the lands were James Robeson, JP, Wm Young, Matthew Young, Simon Burney… adj lands of Josiah Tolar, Jessie Sikes & John Smith Cont. 185 ½ acres. Lot #1 alloted to John Smith as the representative of James Hilburn. Wit. A McDowell,
1842 Brunswick- James Hilburn- witness for Will of Benjamin B. Rowell, neighbor (est. b. <1775);
1842 BUNCOMBE CO- Hilburn, James- 100 a. S side Battle Royal; grant 1162 Bk149 p192
1842 Bladen- Henry Hilborn & James H. Davis CC for grant to John Iver McMillan in Big Bay, “Chinquapin” Island.
1844 Sep. Columbus. Moses Duncan to Isham Sowls. On N. of Gum Swp. Wit. Geo. Grissett & Hinyard Hilorn.
OTHER DEEDS FROM VOL. 6 not included : Hambleton/Hamilton- 88,90; Zadock/Zadok= 31, 32, 33, 64,

1845 Brunswick-. Luke Hilburn Senr. To Luke W. Hilburn. Side of Hoods Crk. – 200 a Wit. John Liles, Ben. Liles
1845 MISSISSIPPI– Tishomingo…………Robt C. Hilburn
1845 MISSISSIPPI- Copiah- James M. Hilborne married Lenora Howell
1846- Cumberland CoNC. James Hilburn- bondsman, marriage betw. Mary Duncan & Mackinney Sims.
1846- Bladen- Henry Hilborn filed suit against dec’d wife’s father’s estate
1847 Dec 28 CUMBERLAND. Benj. Gardner marr. Sary Jane Hilburn. Wit. K Jones.
1848 Mar 6. Columbus. Lewis Williamson to Joseph Noble, Porter Swp where Big Water Branch intersects with Porter Swp. Wit. Stephen Hilbon & Joshua Williamson.

1848 Hinds Co., MS V.A. Hilburn
1849 Brunswick Nov. 22. Stephen Williams married Penelope Hilburn N. Carolina Marr. Bonds, 1741-1868; BOND #: 000004962
1849 Brunswick. Aug. 4. Luke Hilburn married Sarah Rabourn. Source- newspaper online
1849- Jacob Wolfford married Nancy Hilbourn- Ashe Co., NC . Bondsman: Pascals Talley; WIT: John Ray, Clerk

1850’s
1850 Cumberland, NC Dicy Ann Hilburn married Jonathan Carter
1850 Cumberland Co., NC Census- Eastern Division
James Hilburn- 50 laborer, b. NC
Nancy- 45, b. GA;
Dicey A. 20 Catherine E.- 13, Sarah- 11 Theophilus- 8

1850 Bladen, Cape Fear SW side
Henry Hilburn 52 B. NC (Henry Jr.?) BORN: abt. 1798
Amelia 45 (Amelia Parker)
Rachel 20, John 12
135 Mary Hilbern 50 page 18
Emelia- 15. Jesse Hilburn- 10 male

1850 Columbus, NC OCT 1850
p 94 HH 686-690 Hynant Hilborn 35 M shoemaker
Anna 25
Samuel 8, Margaret A. 5; James- 3; Elisha- 1
p.98; HH 720-24 Christian Hill- female- 66 (b.1784) illiterate
Zadoc Hilborn- 31, male; (b. abt. 1819); next family is John Bullard
HH-734-738 Stephen Hilborn- 31 p. 100 (Hamilton’s son) p 100
Eliza A- 32
Alice D.- 4; Anna Y.- under 1
p. 101 Hamilton Hilburn- 69 b. NC 1780ish literate
Nancy- 60 b/ NC illiterate.
Joseph Batten- 4
Next- John Ward- 76- blind pauper; Elizabeth- 62.
Joseph Batten from Columbus- child of Wm & Civil Hilburn Batten, his grandfather Hambleton Hilburn deeded land for Civil & Joseph in 1847. Joseph living in their home at age 4.
p. 102 Ambrose Bullard 42?
Celia 44 (Hilburn, daughter of Hamilton?)
p. 103: Wm Batten – 30 (Parents of Joseph)
Civil- age 28; Katherine- 3, Nancy J. – 1.
(they are in 1860 Columbus, NC census p. 27 w/Joseph listed with them; 1870 Columbus- p. 16

1850 Brunswick Census-
Northwest Dist., p 21-22
HH 164 Hannah Hilburn 30 F NC
James 3 M
Allen Jacobs 35 m laborer NC
HH 171-171– Mary Hillburn 52 F 115 NC
James M. 22 M NC born abt 1828; in school within this yr.
Elizabeth 17 F NC “
Narcipey? 15 M NC “, Catherine 11 F NC “, John 8 M NC, James W. Williams 12 M NC b. 1838
Town Creek, p. 10
HH 73 Luke Hilburn 47 m NC married within this yr. laborer
Sarah 22 F NC married within this yr. & in school this yr.
Sarah 5 F NC
p. 14 Michael Hilburn 25 M NC laborer; living w/ Wm Cumho- 46 & wife Jane-32
Shalotte District, p. 1
Zadoc Williams 55 M NC farmer….(B 1793)
Jane 37 nc
Benjamin 19 nc
Daniel 16 b. SC
Henry 10 b. NC
1850 Brunswick County– Luke Hilburn bought land
1850 Brunswick Co. Agricultural Census, VOL. I
James Hilburn
p. 91 Henry Hilburn
Henry F. Hilbern & Tryon Hilbern (father was William who married Sarah Kinlaw 1820)

1850 Copiah Co., MS V. A. Hilburn (27)
1850 Alabama – Fayette. Thomas Hilburn; 90 b.NC, a 19 yr old b. Ms.
(1820 Lawrence Co.MS)- Frederick, John; Francis & Thomas-all > 45
bt 7, Div 17- Anciner Hilbun, son of Thomas,? Age 19

1851 & 1853- Itawamba Co., MS. J.F. Hilburn listed in estate sale.
1852- 1853 Brunswick– Luke W. Hilburn bought 25 acres
1854 Cumberland Co. NC– Mar.- James Hilburn witness for Rev. War pension app. of James Anderson, saying he was a witness to Anderson’s marriage to Dicey as they married at James home 22 yrs prior (1832). He was also witness to her later marriage to William Plummer in 1845 after Anderson died in 1843. Anderson previously resided in Houston Co., GA. in 1834 when he applied for a pension at age 80. His first wife was PERHAPS Sally Hall. SOURCE: James Anderson Rev. War Pension Application, p. 34
1854 Apr 4. Bladen County, NC
Henry Hilburn appeared in court to testify he knew Josiah Singletary and wife Sarah & testified to their marriage for Sarah Singletary’s revolutionary war pension application. (Same Henry who sued Hester??). Acc. to Josiah Singletary Rev. war pension application.
1854 Apr 6 Bladen County, NC
Henry Hilburn was a witness for Sampson Davis’ widow’s Rev. War Pension Application. He stated he was at their wedding, and has known them many years.
1854 Oct. 6. Wilmington Journal, p. 3. “Edward Meares to Caroline Edwards by Z. Hilburn, Esq., all of Columbus.
1856- Feb 14. New Hanover, NC. James M. Hilburn married Mary F. Bordeaux.

This is not conclusive and research continues. Joy Hilbun Mohr