| Name |
OLDHAM, Moses Odom |
| Suffix |
Jr. |
| Born |
1729 |
Hertford, Perquimans County, North Carolina, USA  [1] |
| Gender |
Male |
 Land |
31 May 1764 |
Northampton County, North Carolina, USA [2] |
Deed Book 4, 898-(257)
John Inman of Northampton County sold 200 acres to Robert Davis of Northampton County for 18 pounds on 31 Jan 1764. The 200 acres was part of a deed to John Inman from Thomas Morell on 11 Jan 1764. The property joined Moses Odom the younger, Clifton, Spring Branch, Joesph Wright, and George’s Branch. The deed was signed by John and Judith (X) Inman. Femme relinquished her dower. Witnesses were Richard Andrews, Moses Owen, James Murfree, and James Allen.
June Court 1769. [8]
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| Land |
1 Dec 1766 |
Northampton County, North Carolina, USA [2] |
Deed Book 4, 738-(70)
John Inman of Northampton County sold 300 acres of land joining Mill Pond to Moses Odom (JR) of Hertford County for 45 pounds VA on 1 Dec 1766. John Inman signed the deed. Witnesses were William Parker, Alex Levy, Charles Thompson. [8]
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| Land |
3 Apr 1769 |
Northampton County, North Carolina, USA [2] |
Deed Book 4, 901-(260)
John Inman of Northampton County sold 310 acres to Jonathan Roberts of Hertford County for 60 pounds on 3 Apr 1969. The property was located on the south side of Meherin River and north side of Kerby’s Creek where John Inman lived and joined Moses Odom the younger, Robert Davis, Joesph Wright, and Robert Bagley. John Inman and his wife Judith (X) Inman signed the deed. Witnesses were James Murfree and Charles Thomson. June Court 1769. [8]
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| Land |
1 Dec 1769 |
Northampton County, North Carolina, USA |
Deed Book 5, 1043-(89)
James Butler of of Northampton County sold 200 acres of land by a deed dated 26 Aug 1753 to Moses Odom (JR) for 55 pounds. The land joined Patty’s Delight, Sheffield, and James Butler. Witnesses were William Mabry and Jacob Odom.
June Court 1771. [8]
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| Land |
13 Mar 1770 |
Northampton County, North Carolina, USA |
Deed Book 5, 1123-(173)
Robert Bagley JR of Northampton County sold 100 acres to Henry Gay of Northampton County on 13 Mar 1770 for 11 pounds and 15 shillings. The property joined Robert Bagley JR, Moses Odom JR, Tyner, Thomas Murrel’s former line, and Arthur Stephenson JR. The deed was signed by Robert (X) Bagley. Witnesses were William Mabry and William (X) Corbit. March Court 1772. [8]
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| Land |
27 Apr 1771 |
Northampton County, North Carolina, USA |
Deed Book 5, 1042-(88)
Moses Odem of Northampton County sold 300 acres joining Mill Pond to Jonathan Roberts of Hertford County for 32 pounds and 10 shillings VA on 27 Apr 1771. The deed was signed by Moses (X) Odom (JR). Witnesses were Samuel Cryer, James Butler, and William Sheffield. June Court 1771. [8]
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| Military - Revolutionary War |
Abt 1776 |
North Carolina, USA |
| Military service Revolutionary War voucher #4810 |
| Land |
29 Mar 1779 |
Northampton County, North Carolina, USA |
Deed Book 7, 381-(8)
Stephen Williams of Northampton County sold 310 acres to Richard Gray of Northampton County for 500 pounds VA on 29 Mar 1779. The property was where Richard Gray was living, on the south side of the Meherrin River and the north side of Kirby’s Creek, joining Robert Davis, Robert Bagey, and Moses Odom JR. Witnesses were William (blank), Moses (X) Odom, Frances Branch. December 1779 Court. [9]
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| Land |
12 Jun 1779 |
Northampton County, North Carolina, USA |
Deed Book 6, 350-(355)
Moses (X) Odom (JR) of Northampton County sold 100 acres of land on Kirby’s Creek joining John Inman to Benjamin Davis of Northampton County for 200 pounds on 18 Apr 1779. Samuel Cryer and William Carter were witnesses. September Court 1779. [9]
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| Land |
3 Nov 1784 |
Northampton County, North Carolina, USA |
Deed Book 7, 831-(344)
Jacob (X) Lyles of Southampton County, Virginia sold 100 acres to Moses Odom (JR) on 3 Nov 1784 for 150 pounds. The property was on the north sid of Kirby’s Creek, joining Joseph Futrell and John Gay. Witnesses were Jacob Odom, Benjamin (X) Stricklin, and Charles Cook. September 1785 Court. [9]
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| Census |
1784-1787 |
Northampton County, North Carolina, USA |
| Moses Oadham was a white male over 60. Household had 2 white females, 1 black 12-50, and 5 blacks under 12 and over 50. |
| Census |
1790 |
Northampton County, North Carolina, USA |
1790 US Federal Census – Northampton Co., NC
Moses Odum – Head of Family
Family consisted of one white male older than 16, 3 white females and 8 slaves.
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| Died |
12 May 1792 |
Northampton County, North Carolina, USA [1] |
| Notes |
- Moses Odom JR (ID I10112) in 1747:
Miscellaneous Items of Chowan Precinct, pg. 450
William Jones and Isaac Williams were overseers for a road from the foot of a causeway which runs from the banks of the Chowan River to Sarum near a plantation where Robert Rogers used to live; namely beginning at Charles Russell’s, then straight to Langston’s, then to John Skinner’s, then to Christopher Butler’s, then to Andrew Hamblent’s, then to William Vinstent’s, then to Thomas Langstone’s, then to a place called Pilent’s Old Field on Meeleses Swamp, then to M. Hare’s mill, then to an old plantation where Simon Daniel used ot live, and then to Moses Odom JR’s, then to William Gatling’s, then to Edward Hare’s, then to Thomas Barn’s, then to a place called Caleb’s Dowry on Chowan River. (Court order issued 1747.)
Moses Odom JR (ID I10112) in 1754:
North Carolina Colonial Records show Moses Odom JR and John Odom (his brother) among the men commanded by Captain Charles King on November 25, 1754 in Chowan Precinct. [3]
"Last Will and Testament" 23 May 1792
The Will of Moses Odam of Northampton County, North Carolina
Moses Odam was of sound mind but was of failing health (weak of body) when the will was written. He made the following bequests:
Item - To his son Moses Odam he gave one Negro girl named Phillis and after the death of his wife Rachel Odam, he gave Moses his feather bed and associated furniture, one cow, and his wearing apparel except for his great coat and hat.
Item - To his son Josiah Odam he gave the land and plantation of 100 acres on which Josiah was living, one feather bed, one chest, and one Negro girl named Grace.
Item – To his son Jacob Odam he gave his (Moses’s) plantation of 100 acres on which he was living, a Negro girl named Tnikin, his cider casks, one hackle and one kettle. Moses specified that it was his will and desire that his wife and daughter Ruth Odam not be molested in his home and plantation as long as live together and live single.
Item – To his daughter Ruth Odam he gave one Negro girl named Cate, one feather bed and furniture, one large trunk, and his pewter.
Item – To his daughter Rachel Moore he gave one Negro girl named Chinna, one frame table, one chest, two ewes and lambs.
Item – To his wife Rachel Odam he gave his old Negro wench named Doll. He expressed his desire that his wife Rachel Odam have the use of the remainder of his estate during her life.
Item – To his granddaughter Sarah Odam he gave one Negro boy named Daniel.
Item – To his sons Moses and Josiah Odam he gave one Negro girl named Doll to be divided evenly between them.
Item – To his son Josiah Odam he gave his great coat, one hat, and one tar kiln.
Moses (X) Odam signed the will on 14 May 1792 and appointed his sons Jacob and Josiah Odam his executors. The will was witnessed by Robert Smith and James (X) Odam.[10]
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| Person ID |
I10112 |
oldham |
| Last Modified |
22 Mar 2017 |
| Family |
GATES, Rachel, d. 20 Mar 1800, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA |
| Children |
| + | 1. OLDHAM, Jacob Odom, b. Abt 1752, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA , d. Aft 18 Jul 1805, Northhampton County, North Carolina, USA (Age ~ 53 years) |
| | 2. OLDHAM, Moses Odom, b. 1755, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA , d. Yes, date unknown |
| | 3. OLDHAM, Josiah Odom, b. 1757, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA , d. Abt 1800, North Carolina, USA (Age 43 years) |
| | 4. OLDHAM, Ruth Odom, b. 1761, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA , d. Yes, date unknown |
| | 5. OLDHAM, Rachel Odom, b. 1763, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA , d. Yes, date unknown |
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| Last Modified |
29 Nov 2013 |
| Family ID |
F4507 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Oldham Family History
1729 - 1792 (63 years)
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