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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, Thomas Bull, Jr. moved with his parents to Halifax County, North Carolina (probably | + | <WRAP center round box 70%> **BRUNSWICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA, POLL LIST 1748** \\ |
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+ | Brunswick Co. was created by Act of Assembly in 1720 from Prince George County (see Robinson, Virginia Counties, p. 76) with additions from Isle of Wight and Surry in 1732. The first court for Brunswick was held May 2, 1732, from which the records of this county date. The following poll list for 1748 gives the names of the residents of Brunswick voting for representatives in the House of Burgesses for the sessions of October, 1748, and April, 1749, and which resulted in the election of Sterling Clack and Drury Stith. \\ | ||
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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 \\ | ||
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+ | 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 | ||
Thomas Bull, Jr. (between age 33-35) married Sarah Randal. Almost nothing is known about Sarah Randal. | Thomas Bull, Jr. (between age 33-35) married Sarah Randal. Almost nothing is known about Sarah Randal. | ||
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+ | According to family legend, Sarah Randal was from Franklin County, GA. However, she was more likely Franklin County, North Carolina as that is a neighboring county to Halifax County, North Carolina. \\ | ||
- | Almost all of the Randal/ | + | {{ : |
- | 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), it is possible Sarah Randal came from a family of surveyors; which influenced his decision to enter the Surveying trade. |
Further, by 1800 several other Randall families had settled in Franklin County, Georgia. It is possible that Sarah Randal' | Further, by 1800 several other Randall families had settled in Franklin County, Georgia. It is possible that Sarah Randal' | ||
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- 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. 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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+ | **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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- | <WRAP center round box 70%> | + | 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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- | 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). | + | |
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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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+ | Source: " | ||