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Son of [[thomas_bull_sr|Thomas Bull Sr.]] and Susanna Harwell, Thomas Bull, Jr. was born about 1726, in Brunswick, Virginia. | Son of [[thomas_bull_sr|Thomas Bull Sr.]] and Susanna Harwell, Thomas Bull, Jr. was born about 1726, in Brunswick, Virginia. | ||
- | Having grown up in Brunswick, Virginia, | + | <WRAP center round box 70%> **BRUNSWICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA, POLL LIST 1748** \\ |
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+ | Brunswick | ||
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+ | Capt. Edmunds Pole \\ | ||
+ | John Wall Junr. Michael Wall Junr. \\ | ||
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+ | Michael Wall, Sheriff. \\ | ||
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+ | Samuel Lucas \\ | ||
+ | John Sulivant \\ | ||
+ | William Pettaway \\ | ||
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+ | William Wall \\ | ||
+ | James Denman \\ | ||
+ | Henry Embry \\ | ||
+ | John Moutrey \\ | ||
+ | Giles Kelly \\ | ||
+ | William McKinney \\ | ||
+ | William Maclin \\ | ||
+ | James Speed \\ | ||
+ | Hazekiah Massie \\ | ||
+ | Thomas Loyd (Sworn) \\ | ||
+ | Lewelling Jones \\ | ||
+ | Robert Christy \\ | ||
+ | **Thomas Bull** \\ | ||
+ | Richd. Hagood \\ | ||
+ | Randal Brasie \\ | ||
+ | William Jones \\ | ||
- | Thomas Bull, Jr. (between age 34-35) married Sarah Randal | + | ---- |
+ | Note: It is speculated that the Thomas Bull listed in this poll is Thomas Bull, Jr. because his suspected Father-In-Law, | ||
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+ | Having grown up in Brunswick, Virginia, Thomas Bull, Jr. moved with his parents to Halifax County, North Carolina (probably near Edenton, NC) some time between 1758-1761. | ||
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+ | Thomas Bull, Jr. (between age 33-35) married Sarah Randal. Almost nothing is known about Sarah Randal. | ||
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- | It would make more sense for Thomas Bull, Jr. to have met Sarah Randal' | + | According |
- | |Brunswick County, VA Court Order Books \\ 4:20 Thursday, March 28th, 1751 \\ On the motion of James Randle his ordinary License is renewed for the ensuing Year giving Security whereupon he together with John Randle his Security entered into and acknowledged Bond with Condition according to Law & It is ordered that the clerk of this Court do prepare ______ License for him accordingly.| | + | {{ :thomas_bull_jr:north-carolina-county-map.gif?direct&800 |}} |
- | |May Court, 1754 \\ 5:180 James Randall is appointed Surveyor of the Highway in the room of William Ray \\ \\ Source: [[http:// | + | |
- | Knowing that one or more Randle/ | + | Knowing that one or more Randle/Randolph/Randall families were in Brunswick, Virginia (ref.: {{: |
- | Since Thomas Bull, Jr. would later become involved with the Surveying trade himself | + | Since Thomas Bull, Jr. would later become involved with the Surveying trade (in Halifax County, North Carolina), |
- | Further, | + | Further, |
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Thomas Bull, Jr. and Sarah Randal are believed to have had the following children: | Thomas Bull, Jr. and Sarah Randal are believed to have had the following children: | ||
- Steven Bull (b. about 1762) | - Steven Bull (b. about 1762) | ||
- Thomas Bull III (b. about 1763) | - Thomas Bull III (b. about 1763) | ||
- | - Randal Bull (b. about 1764 – d. 1798 in Tennessee. Married: Mary Sullivant) | + | - [[randall_bull|Randal Bull]] (b. about 1764 – d. 1798. Married: Mary Sullivant) |
- James Bull (b. about 1764) | - James Bull (b. about 1764) | ||
- Nancy Bull (b. about 1765) | - Nancy Bull (b. about 1765) | ||
- [[john_bull|John Bull]] (b. about 1766) | - [[john_bull|John Bull]] (b. about 1766) | ||
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In 1766, Thomas Bull, Jr. (as Thomas Bull, Sr. is believed to have died in 1763) sold more land that was owned in VA. It's possible that this was land bequeathed from Thomas Bull, Sr. | In 1766, Thomas Bull, Jr. (as Thomas Bull, Sr. is believed to have died in 1763) sold more land that was owned in VA. It's possible that this was land bequeathed from Thomas Bull, Sr. | ||
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Source Information: | Source Information: | ||
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+ | **Eggnog - A Winter Beverage** \\ | ||
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+ | While Eggnog is most associated with Christmas today, it became popular in Britain during the early 1700s and, of course, made its way to the Colonies; where it underwent some minor modifications and became a popular winter beverage among the wealthy - of which Thomas Bull, Jr. would certainly have been considered.\\ | ||
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+ | **George Washington' | ||
+ | This is from his own recipe archives, although he forgot to mention how many eggs to use. \\ | ||
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+ | 1 pint brandy \\ | ||
+ | 1/2 pint rye whiskey \\ | ||
+ | 1/2 pint Jamaica rum \\ | ||
+ | 1/4 pint sherry \\ | ||
+ | eggs \\ | ||
+ | 12 Tbsp sugar \\ | ||
+ | 1 qt milk \\ | ||
+ | 1 qt cream \\ | ||
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+ | MIX LIQUOR FIRST, then separate yolks and whites of eggs, add sugar to beaten yolks, mix well. Add liquor to mixture drop by drop at first, slowly beating. Add milk and cream, slowly beating. Beat whites of eggs until stiff and fold slowly into mixture. Let set in cool place for several days. Taste frequently. | ||
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Source Citation: Year: 1790; Census Place: Edgecombe, Halifax, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 457; Image: 267; Family History Library Film: 0568147.</ | Source Citation: Year: 1790; Census Place: Edgecombe, Halifax, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 457; Image: 267; Family History Library Film: 0568147.</ | ||
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- | Because Sarah Bull is listed as the primary person (e.g., “Head of Household”) in the “1800 United States Federal Census” we can assume that Thomas Bull, Jr. died some time between 1794 and 1800 (at age 68-74); although we can speculate that it was 1794 based upon his Will being recorded that year. In 1800 Sarah Bull was approx. 56 years old. It is not known exactly when Sarah Bull died (obviously after 1800). | + | Because Sarah Bull is listed as the primary person (e.g., “Head of Household”) in the “1800 United States Federal Census” we can assume that Thomas Bull, Jr. died some time between 1794 and 1800 (at age 68-74); although we can speculate that it was 1794 based upon his {{ : |
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- | **Will #470 - pg.219 THOMAS BULL - 6 Dec 1788 - Feb. Ct 1794** \\ | + | |
- | lend wife SARAH BULL all my Estate during her life or widowhood and at her death or marriage it to be divided between all my living Children (names not given) \\ | + | |
- | Wit: ISHAM DAVIS, JOHN BULL, NANCY BULL \\ | + | |
- | Extrs: wife: and RANDALL BULL, JOHN BULL | + | |
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Source Citation: Year: 1800; Census Place: Hallifax, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: 30; Page: 290; Image: 292; Family History Library Film: 337906.</ | Source Citation: Year: 1800; Census Place: Hallifax, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: 30; Page: 290; Image: 292; Family History Library Film: 337906.</ | ||
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+ | **Will #470 - pg.219 THOMAS BULL - 6 Dec 1788 - Feb. Ct 1794** \\ | ||
+ | lend wife SARAH BULL all my Estate during her life or widowhood and at her death or marriage it to be divided between all my living Children (names not given) \\ | ||
+ | Wit: ISHAM DAVIS, JOHN BULL, NANCY BULL \\ | ||
+ | Extrs: wife: and RANDALL BULL, JOHN BULL | ||
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