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Thomas Bull, Jr.
Son of 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 near Edenton, NC) some time between 1758-1761.
Thomas Bull, Jr. (between age 33-35) married Sarah Randal. Almost nothing is known about Sarah Randal.
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.
Knowing that one or more Randle/Randolph/Randall families were in Brunswick, Virginia (ref.: Deeds for RANDLE, RANDOLPH, RANDALL of Brunswick County, VA (1732 – 1800.) prior to Thomas Bull, Sr. moving his family to Halifax County, North Carolina, it is also possible that Sarah Randal met (and possibly married) Thomas Bull, Jr. prior to him moving to Halifax County, North Carolina.
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's parents (and/or siblings) moved to Franklin County, Georgia along with her and Thomas Bull, Jr.
Thomas Bull, Jr. and Sarah Randal are believed to have had the following children:
- Steven Bull (b. about 1762)
- Thomas Bull III (b. about 1763)
- Randal Bull (b. about 1764 – d. 1798. Married: Mary Sullivant)
- James Bull (b. about 1764)
- Nancy Bull (b. about 1765)
- 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.
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA - RECORDS
Deed Book 8, page 376 -
22 September 1766 – THOMAS BULL OF THE COUNTY OF HALIFAX, IN THE PROVINCE OF NORTH CAROLINA sells to Swan Prichard of the County of Brunswick in the Province [sic] of Virginia – for £10 – 46 acres of land in the County of Brunswick, adjoining lands of Thomas Jackson, etc. Recorded 23 September 1766.
Source Information: Hamlin, Charles Hughes. Virginia Ancestors and Adventurers. Baltimore, MD, USA: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2003.
The “1784-87 North Carolina State Census” shows a Thomas Bull was “Head of Household” living in Halifax, NC (District 12) on February 12, 1786 (Thomas Bull, Jr. would have been 66 years old). The census taker was… Thomas Harvey (probably Thomas Harvey, Jr. – whose sister, Hannah Harvey, would later marry Thomas Bull Jr's son, John Bull).
North Carolina, State Census, 1784-87
Census Lists by County – Halifax County
Thomas Bull – Head of Household
1 - White Males age 21-60
3 - White Males under the age of 21 & over the age of 60
5 - White females all ages
3 - Blacks age 12-50
3 - Blacks under 12 and above 50
Source: Register, Alvaretta K. State Census of North Carolina, 1784-1787. Baltimore, MD, USA: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2001.
Both the “North Carolina, State Census, 1784-1787” and “1790 United States Federal Census” (the first U.S. federal census ever performed) reveal limited information because Thomas Bull, Jr's children were grown by this time. The numbers listed in the census may easily have been grandchildren. The census reference to “Halifax, Edgecombe” is because Halifax County was created from a portion of Edgecombe County on January 1, 1759.
1790 United States Federal Census
North Carolina, Halifax, Edgecombe
Thomas Bull – Head of Household
1 - White Males age 21-60
3 - White Males under the age of 21 & over the age of 60
5 - White females all ages
3 - Blacks age 12-50
3 - Blacks under 12 and above 50
Source Citation: Year: 1790; Census Place: Edgecombe, Halifax, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 457; Image: 267; Family History Library Film: 0568147.
Death of Thomas Bull, Jr.
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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1800 United States Federal Census
North Carolina, Halifax, Edgecombe
Sarah Bull
1 - Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25
1 - Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44
2 - Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15
1 - Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over
2 - Number of Household Members Under 16
2 - Number of Household Members Over 25
5 - Number of Household Members
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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Typed abstracts of Wills appear in “Abstracts of North Carolina Wills & Testator Index”, Book #975.6, pp. 135: Thomas, Jr.: Halifax County, recorded 1794, Will Book 3/219, mentions wife Sarah. (Orig. in State Archives).
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
Source: “Genealogical Abstracts of Wills, 1758-1824, Halifax County,North Carolina”, Margaret M. Hofmann.
Lineage
| Name | Line Manager | Job Title | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bull, Jr. | |||
| Thomas Bull, Sr. | Thomas Bull, Jr. | Father | |
| Susanna Harwell | Thomas Bull, Jr. | Mother | |
| Ambrose Harwell | Susanna Harwell | Grandfather | |
| Elizabeth Browne | Susanna Harwell | Grandmother |
Additional Information:
Descendents of Thomas Bull, Jr.
