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Sally's great-great-great-great-great-Grandparents: James [Ismey] Rasco ca 1715
- ca 1777
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parents This is my working hypothesis - the way I see it as of this moment!! Deductions and assumptions from the available data: possibly his wife was Elizabeth in 1771 , Oct 17, 1771 John Brown, jr, Elizabeth Rascoe, & Isme Rascoe are witnesses to the will of James Jones of Hertford County. [copy in Chowan Co photo before me 7/1/00 smk] ca 1772 James Ismey Rasco married Sarah Hare Winborne widow of Henry who had died sometime after 1763. In 1770, James Ismey Rasco was in Hertford County with 4 taxables; as he was either at that time or soon after married to a Quaker lady, Sarah Hare, I assume that the number four represents himself and his three older sons Arthur, James, and Thomas. Ismey Rascoe died after 24 Aug 1772 when he bought land and before 14 Nov 1778 when Sarah, his widow, sold the same land. Sarah after 14 Nov 1778 and before 7 Dec 1782 married John Freeman of Bertie County who died in 1785. He leaves to his wife "all the things she possessed from the estates of her former husbands Henry Winborne and James Rascoe." About Henry Winborne: In 1762/ 63 Henry Winborne [ 1720 - aft 1763 bef 1772] was a member from Hertford County of the Colonial Assembly or House along with William Murfree. Winborne came to Hertford County in 1742 with his companion, Bryan Hare from Nansemond County, VA. Henry married Sarah Hare, a Quaker lady of Nansemond County, VA. He was one of the colonial justices of peace. He died after 1763. Their children were: Henry, William, Thomas and Sarah. [maybe others].[B.B.Winborne erred in confusing father and son as one and states that Sarah had died by 1759] Any way we know by John Freeman's will that his widow Sarah was the former wife of Henry Winborne and James Rasco. Henry Jr died in the 1790's] Observations by Sally: Arthur named his only son Daniel. Thomas named his first son John, also had William and Jacob. James named his first son Thomas also had son James. Peter had son William. In the meantime I am listing here some Rasco's of Eastern North Carolina that I am working on their connection to the family. It is interesting to note that William Rasco of Bertie County was a taylor. Arthur Rasco at the same time 1785 took an apprentice to learn spining, weaving, and sewing. Let us assume that Ismey Rascoe's mother was a Miss Ismey probably daughter of a James Ismey. Some thoughts from James R Rasco 9/11/99: As for Isma Rascoe,
this is a strange name and when you look up the deeds he is listed as James Rascoe. I have
though that Isma was an old way of spelling James because the old English writing
did not have a "J" but often used an "I" in place of the modern
"J". Other have pointed out that there is an English sur-name Ismay as in the
manager of the White Lines (Titantic) history. Normally I just refer to him as James Isma
Rascoe. We know that he was married to Sarah, widow of Henry Winbourn and that after James
Isma Rascoe death, some times in the 1770's , that she married John Freeman jr. John
Freeman's will so states this. Children of James Ismey Rasco &
first wife [Elizabeth?]: These closely related people also
appeared in Bertie County records ca 1772: According to B B Winborne: [corrected
to include Henry jr.] Query of James R Rasco to Hertford Co list: Some references cited by others that I haven't found yet: 1748 James Racso served 60 days in New Hanover County Militia in Capain John Sherrand's company during Spanish Alarm (Clark 22:233) 1759 William Rasco and his wife Sarah being sued by Joseph and Charity Jones in Hertford County. 11 Aug 1800 Larry Rascoe about six years of age. bound to John Barrott, cooper. Signer Wm. Gray. Witness (none) 10 Aug 1801 John Voss, Orphan, Age eleven years next March. bound to Peter Rascoe. mariner. Signers: Thos. Whitmell Pugh, John Voss (sic) Witness: none. Deed records in Bertie County: 10 May 1775 M, page 182 Abraham Maer of Bertie Co to Arthur Rasco of same. 400£ proc. 100 acres joining Kesie Neck, Hill Crek, heirs of William Smithwick dec'd, Smithwick, heirs of James Leggett dec'd, water grist mill, sd. Maer. Also signed by Prudence Maer. Wit: William Bentley, Luke Smithwick, John Bentley, May Ct 1775 CC John Johnston. 14 Nov 1778 M, page 616 Sarah Rascoe of Hertford Co to Aaron Askew of Bertie Co 40£ 130 acres joining Spring Branch, Cashy Road, Wm. Byrd. Wit: Channedy [Canedy] Askew; William Winburn. Aug Ct 1783. CC Stevens Gray. [May Ct 1779 Arthur Rasco & John Bentley gave security for Elisabeth Bentley to adm. estate of William Bentley] 11 May 1779 M, page 426 Peter Barbree of Barte Co to Thomas Rascoe of same 800£ 50 acres [message] including where I now live, joining John Ward, Joel Smithwick, the swamp, Thomas Hare, John Bentley, Luke Smithwick dec'd. Also signed by his wife Margett [Peggy](x) Barbree. Wit: Arthur Rasco, John Bentley, John (x) Warbeton. Nov Ct 1779 CC Stevens Gray. 14 May 1782 M, page 558 Thomas Rascoe of Bertie Co to Epaphraditus Moore 100£ hard money. 50 acres [message] including where sd Moore now lived, joining John Ward, Joel Smithwick, Thomas Hare, John Bentley, Luke Smithwick dec'd, Wit: William Jordan Sr; Edward Cooper Feb Ct 1783 CC Stevens Gray. 30 Dec 1783 M, page 645 John Morris of Wake Co to William Rasco of Bertie Co. 105£ proc. 145 acres joining Flag Run, Dempsey Vann; Harrell; Freeman; Silas Smith; Also signed by his wife Sarah [Sally] Morris. Wit: Solomon Cherry; Jonathan Harrell; Joshua (x) Harrell. Feb Ct 1784 CC Stevens Gray. 10 May 1784 M, page 670 John Moore & his wife Sarah of Bertie Co to Thomas Rasco of same. 325£ specie. 260 acres on south side of Kashy River, joining William Jordan, Herren Creek. Wit: Christian Reed, Jeremiah Dragon, Luke Warbutton. May Ct 1784. CC Stevens Gray. [a note in the margin indicates that Sarah Moore was ordered exam. by Aug Ct 1794 & returned to Nov. Ct 1794 reg in Book Q page 175} 5 Aug 1784 M, page 703 Thomas Rasco of Bertie Co to Luke Warbutton of same. 100£ specie 80 acres in Kasie Neck, joining Herrin Creek, Elizabeth Hendrick, William Jordan. Also signed by his wife Sarah [Salley] Rasco. Wit: Stephen Garrett, James Rasco, William Hall. Nov. Ct. 1784 CC Stevens Gray. 23 Jun 1785 N, page 32 Epaphras Moore of Bertie Co to Thomas Roscoe of same 75£ specie. 50 acres on north side of Herring Creek, joining a line that formerly separated John Savage & Daniel Hendrick. Also signed by Winnie Moore. Wit: James Baker; Arthur Roscoe. Aug Ct 1785 CC Stevens Gray. 29 Mar 1786 N, page 208 John Morris of Wake Co to William Rosco of Bertie Co. 45£ 100 acres joining Flag Run, Demsey Vann, David Harrell, Morriss. Wit: Frederick Wimberly; Robert Bridgers; William Harrell. May Ct 1786 CC Stevens Gray. 25 Apr 1789 O, page 352 John Smithwick & his wife Winnefred of Bertie Co to Peter Rascoe of same. 30£ 3 acres on north side of Roanoak River, joining Luke Smithwick Wit: John Pierse, William Sutton. CC Stevens Gray. 12 Mar 1789 P, page 17 George Lawrence & his wife Elizabeth of Martin Co. to Luke Collins, planter of Bertie Co. 90£ specie 150 acres joining Martin Griffin, Bare Swamp, George Lawrence, Thomas Lawrence. Wit: Henry Hunter, Jr; Thomas Roscoe. Aug Ct 1789 CC Stevens Gray. 1 May 1790 P, page 113 Joshua (x) Page planter of Bertie Co to Jeremiah Dunning planter of same. 50£8s in gold & silver. 45 acres in the fork of little Branch, joining Solomon Page, John Droddist? wit: John H King, Edward Acree, Wm. Rascoe. Nov Ct 1790 CC Stevens Gray. 23 Oct 1790 P, page 303 John Wimberly of Bertie Co to William Rascoe of same. $175. Negro Woman Rachel age 20, negro girl Grace age 4. Wit: Baliss House, Wm. Ruffin. May Ct. 1792 CC Stevens Gray. 16 Sept 1791 P, page 244 Thomas Leggett & his wife Margaret of Bertie Co to Peter Rascoe of same. 300£ 70 acres on the south side of Charleton's Creek, joining John Johnston, Wm Gardner, Luke Smithwick. Wit: John Smithwick; Jeremiah Leggett. Nov Ct 1791 CC Stevens Gray. 4 Jan 1792 P, page 252 John Wimberly of Bertie Co to Alexander Rascoe of Hertford Co 84£10s VA (no acres) on the south side of Cashy Swamp on Reedy Branch joining Baliss House, Absolum Carney, Thomas Howell. Also signed by Sarah[Sally](x) Wimberley Wit: William Ruffin, James Ruffin, Baliss House. CC Stevens Gray. 7 Mar 1792 P, page 304 Guinn Harrell & Wm Wimberly of Co to Wm. Rascoe 50£ Va. Negro girl Lidia. Wit: Samuel Deane, Henry Churchwell May Ct 1792 CC Stevens Gray. 20 Feb 1792 P, page 319 Titus Conklin mariner of New York City to Arthur Rascoe of Bertie Co. 60£ Negro boy Squire age 15. Wit: Robert Brickley, Stevens Gray. May Ct 1792 CC Stevens Gray. 12 May 1792 P, page 322 William Dargan of Montgomery Co, NC to Peter Rascoe 150£ specie. All his right to the estate left him in the will of his uncle Jeremiah Dargan, the will dated 6 Nov 1786, excepting 2 tracts in Caintucky in the state of Virginia. May Ct 1792 CC Stevens Gray. 12 May 1792 P, page 323 William Dargan of Montgomery Co, NC grants power of attorney to Peter Rascoe in the estate of his uncle Jeremiah Dargan. Wit: Christian Reed, J. Jordan. May Ct 1792 CC Stevens Gray. 28 Mar 1792 P, page 351 John Weston of Bertie Co to Thomas Rascoe of same. 150£ Negro woman Bess & her child Winney. Wit: Jno. Armistead. CC Stevens Gray. William Rasco, Taylor, of Bertie: Fouts Marriage Bonds, Bertie County, NC: Bertie Co, NC Apprentice Indentures: (NCGSJ - XIV page 161) Estate Sales, Bertie Co (Gammon): William Rasco received money from the estates of Capt Charles Averet 22 Jan 1779 & Jesse Harrell 28 Oct 1784. William Rasco was a Buyer at the sales of Solomon Harrell-22 Feb 1777; Benjamin Rogers - 28 Aug 1778; Mary Brogdon -14 Nov 1778; Capt Charles Averet - 22 Jan 1779; Reuben Thompson - 29 July 1780; John Higgs - 1781; Thomas Martin - 28 Sept 1781; John Harrell - 22 May 1784; Israel Hardy Harrell - 29 Oct 1784; Richard Hays - 1787; Isaac Seay - 26 Feb 1789. Will of Jesse Harrell of Bertie Co dated 19 Sept 1786, Feb Ct 1788: Daughter Rachel Rasco - Negro Ben and 80 acres adj. Peter Smith, also lend her Negro Penney until her daughter Phereby Rasco is twenty-one or marries. Granddaughter Phereby Rasco - Negro Penny when she is twenty one or marries. William Rasco was witness to will of Tobias Butler 10 Aug 1791. Deposition of William Rasko before John Taylor, Justice of Peace of Orange Co, NC, 20 Aug 1792., that "Teakle Rasko who as Soldier in the late N C Line and from the best information died in the Service. Said William Rasko is the only brother living of the aforesaid Teakle Rasco" and considers himself to be one of the Lawfull heirs. . ."
Alexander Rasco of Bertie: Fouts Marriage Bonds, Bertie County, NC: Rasco, Alexander & Rachell Howell, 30 Apr. 1791; George Folk, Bm 20 Apr 1808 William Pugh lends his wife Elizabeth the plantation where Thomas Howell formerely lived, the land where Alexander Rascoe formerly lived. . . Bertie Co Wills Obit: The Christian Advocate in Nashville, TN 27 Sept. 1855 --Alexander Rascoe was born in Hertford County, NC 20 March 1768 and died in Davidson Co, TN 5 July 1855. He was a Methodist Minister. His wife Rachel Howell was a daughter of Thomas Howell, sr. and Mary Daughtry. Alexander signed his will, 21 May 1853 and it was recorded in Davidson County, TN 19 Oct 1857. James R. Rasco thinks he may be son of James Isme Rascoe of Hertford County, NC. Thomas Rasco of Bertie: Buyer at Estate Sale of Thomas Avis, 6 Dec 1775, Luke Smithwick 1 Dec 1778, William Bently 20 Sept 1779, Elizabeth Hendricks 3 June 1785, & Winneford Warbutton 8 Dec 1785. Deed Book M-703 Thomas Rasco of Bertie Co to Luke Warbutton of same. 5 Aug 1784. 100£ specie 80 acres in Kasie Neck, joining Herin Creek, Elizabeth Hendrick, William Jordan. Also signed by his wife Sarah (Salley) Rasco. Wit: Stephen Garrett, James Rasco, William Hall Nov Ct 1784. Stevens Gray CC James Ismy Rasco of Hertford: 1770 William Murfree Tax Receipt Book,
Hertford County, NC: 1771, Oct 17 John Brown, jr, Elizabeth Rascoe, & Isaac (Ismae? )Rascoe are witnesses to the will of James Jones of Hertford County. [copy in Chowan Co] Bradley-Edenton District
NC Loose Estate Papers (1756-1806) 391. 24 Aug 1772 Deed Book L Demsey Cook of Bertie Co to Isma Roscow of Hertford Co. 20£ proclamation 130 acres joining Spring Branch, Little Branch, Cashy Road, William Bird. Wit: William Driver, James Early, John Driver. Sept Ct 1772. CC: John Johnston. 14 Nov 1778 Deed Book M Sarah Rascoe of Hertford County to Aaron Askew of Bertie Co. 40£ 130 acres joining Spring Branch, Cashy Road, Wm Byrd. Wit: Channedy (Canedy) Askew, William Winburn Aug Ct 1783. Stevens Gray CC Isme Rascoe married Sarah (Hare) Winborn, widow of Henry Winborn. Sarah after Isme's death married John Freeman, jr who signed his will in Bertie Co 7 Dec 1782 which was proved May ct 1785. James R. Rasco May Ct 1785 Will of John Freeman, Bertie Co dated 7 Dec 1782. [Gammon}
Teagle Rasco of Hertford: 1770 William Murfree Tax Receipt Book, Hertford County, NC: Teagle Rasco blank by prol. - 10 6 Revolutionary War Service and Settlements: (NCGSJ XV-101) Cert. signed by Wm. Walton, Capt., 1st N C Regt. undated that "Tecle Rascoe enlisted in the Cont. Army of this State and Died in Said Service." Deposition of William Rasko before John Taylor, Justice of Peace of Orange Co, NC, 20 Aug 1792., that "Teakle Rasko who as Soldier in the late N C Line and from the best information died in the Service. Said William Rasko is the only brother living of the aforesaid Teakle Rasco" and considers himself to be one of the Lawfull heirs. . ." Deposition of Hardy Murfree before Andw. Burke, that Teacle Rasco was a Continental Soldier in the North Carolina Continental Army and understand he died in the same and "that William Rasco he always understood was his brother and the only brother now living..." Fouts Marriage Bonds, Bertie County, NC: Rasco, William & Rachel Harrell, 13 Dec 1777; Josiah Harrell, Bm. Rhods, John & Sarah Carloss (?), 10 Mar 1780, William Rasco, Bm. Harrell, Jonathan & Elizabeth Gardner 18 Aug 1787, William Rascoe, Bm Rasco, Alexander & Rachell Howell, 30 Apr. 1791; George Folk, Bm Rasco, Peter & Ann Smithwick, 24 June 1788; John Smithwick, Bm Rascoe, James & Ann E. Rhodes, 29 Jan 1828; Samuel South, Bm Rascoe, John & Jinnet Skiles 16 Dec 1803; Starkey Skiles, Bm Rascoe, John & Elizabeth Weston, 8Apr 1828 Rascoe, Thomas & Mildred Sutton, 12 Nov 1777; Thomas Sutton, Luke Smithwick, Bm Pugh, Francis R & Mary Ann Rascoe, 5 Dec 1828; Jona. S Tayloe, Bm King, Noah & Sarah F. Rascoe, 29 Aug 1827, Wm Conley, Bm. Legett, Nazary & Mary Rascoe, 2 Jan 1805; Wm. Weston, Bm. Census Bertie Co, NC (unless noted) 1757 Daniel Rasco 1770 William Murfree Tax Receipt Book, Hertford County, NC: 1782 Rascow, Daniel po tax mar (Tyrell Co) 1786 Rasco, William (Hyde Co) 1787 Rascoe, Arthur 1 1
4 1 1 Spellers District 1790 Rascoe, Thomas 1 1 2
- 9 1800 Rascoe, Elizabeth 0 1 0 0 0 -1 0 2 1 0 - 0 4 (Arthur) 1810 Rascoe, Daniel Bertie 145
(Arthur's son) Children of Peter Rascoe and Ann Smithwick:
(mentioned in his
will) Children of Thomas Rascoe & Mildred Sutton: Children of Arthur Rascoe & Elizabeth Bentley:
Children of James Rasco & Elizabeth Hendricks:
Child of Nancey Rasco: Feb 1794 |
25 March 2010