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In Gaelic, 
known as  Mac an t-Saoir 
(son of the carpenter)

Nicholas McIntire

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FACTS ABOUT NICHOLAS MCINTIRE


According to the Will of Nicholas McIntire, his children are as follows, though it is not believed to be in birth order:  Isaac, Jacob, David, William, Alexander, Joseph, Moses, Thomas, Elizabeth, James, John and Aaron.  It is interesting to note the existence of 11 sons and only 1 daughter.

1758:  Nicholas was a Sergeant in Frederick County Militia.  He was paid 7 shillings for services in resisting Indians.   (Thayer, p. 12)

1765  McIntire, Nicholas, from Ebenezer Brewster, Hampshire Co VA  Grantor-Grantee books

1770, August 14  - McINTYRE, Nicholas (w.Abigail) to John Williams of Frederick Co. (lease and release) of Frederick Co 118 a. in Hampshire Co; rec. 6-15-1770. Wit.: Sam Dew  (submitted by Gail Randle).

March 16, 1773: Deed from David Shepherd and Rachel to Nicholas and wife Abigail, all of Berkeley County [Thayer, p. 12]

March 17, 1773:  Nicholas, along with David and William Shepherd were appointed as jury men in Berkely Co.

March 23, 1776:  Mentioned in the Will of Thomas Shepherd "bordering on a corner of Nicholas McIntire's land."

Dec 27, 1782:  Mentioned in his son, William McIntire's Will, recorded in Washington Co., PA.

January 4, 1792:  Elizabeth, widow of Thomas Shepherd recorded deed to Nicholas McIntire.  Deed Book No. 10, p. 191, Martinsburg, Berkeley, VA [Thayer, p. 12]

1797 Augusta Co Va Records in a book call Scottish in America Records of Augusta (County:  It appears to be court cases. On page 95 the following case: Boydstone vs. Sheppard - O.S.69;N.S. 23 . . . . . about  land near the Potomic.  The case apparently starts in1751  and on page 96 we see the following:  Nicholas McIntire deposes 6th September, 1797 in Berkley: He has known the land (Terrapin Neck) upwards of 50 years.  (submitted by Gail Randle)

Nicholas owned 400 acres of land adjoining Shepherdstown [Thayer, p. 13]

 

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WILL OF NICHOLAS MCINTIRE

Jefferson County, Virginia, Will Book 1, Page 190-193.
(Sent to me by Gail Randle, 1574 Timmons Terrace, Clearwater, FL 33756, Sept 10, 1999.
Her e-mail:  forgetaboutit@mindspring.com)  Thanks Gail!!

I have attempted to keep all spelling as set out in the Will.

In the name of god amen.  I Nicholas McIntire of Jefferson county in the state of Virginia being of sound mind and memory do make and ordane this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say I give and bequeath unto my two sons Isaac McIntire and Jacob McIntire all the use interest and income equally between my two said sons of the plantation and land where I now live on until such time as the said land may be sold by my executors hereafter mentioned and when the said land is sold for the full value thereof and it is my will that after the land is sold as above mentioned by my executors that my son Isaac does receive from my executors of the price of said land seven hundred dollars to him and his heirs forever.  Item I give and bequeath to my son Jacob eight hundred Dollars out of the price of the said land and also one Negro boy named Bill and one sorrel stud horse and one feather bed and furniture to him his heirs for ever.  Item  I give and bequeath to my grandson William McIntire son of David McIntire decest one hundred dollars to him and his heirs forever.  Item  I give and bequeath to my grand daughter Elizabeth Agustos daughter of David McIntire deceased forteen Dollars to her and her heirs for ever.  Item  I give and bequeath to my grand daughter Abagal Welsh daughter of David McIntire decest forteen dollars to her and her heirs forever.  Item  I give and bequeath to my grand daughter Priscilla Hanes daughter of David McIntire decest forteen dollars to her and her heirs forever.  Item  I give and bequeath to my grand daughter Lida White daughter of David McIntire decest foreteen dollars to her and her heirs forever.  Item  I give and bequeath to my grand son William McIntire, son of William McIntire, decest ten dollars to him and his heirs forever.  Item  I give and bequeath to my grand son Joseph McIntire son of William McIntire decest ten dollars to him and his heirs forever.  Item  I give and bequeath to my son Alexander McIntire one negro boy, named (Levitea?) to him and his heirs forever.  Item  I give and bequeath to my son Joseph McIntire one Negro boy named (Elio?) and also fifty dollars to him and his heirs forever.  Item  I give and bequeath to my son Moses McIntire one dollar to him and his heirs forever.  Item  I give and bequeath to my Grand son Nicholass McIntire son of Moses McIntire one negro gall named Rachel to him and his heirs forever.  Item  I give and bequeath to my son Thomas McIntire one dollar to him and his heirs forever.  Item  I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Linden one dollar to her and her heirs forever.  Item I give and bequeath to my son James McIntire one hundred dollars to him and his heirs forever.  Item  I give and bequeath to my son John McIntire one hundred dollars to him and his heirs forever.  Item  I give and bequeath to my son Aaron McIntire one negro Boy named Edward to him and his heirs forever.  Item  I give and bequeath to Prudence (Jolene?) commonly called Prudence McIntire one negro woman named Rachel and also one negro gall named Tab and also one bay horse named short and also one (ans) saddle and bridle that is called hers to her and her heirs for ever.  Item  it is my will and desire that if the said Prudence above mentioned should sue for any clause or clame or clames out of my estate over and above what is wild to her in this instrument of writing then in that case it is my will and desire that what I have wild and gave to the said Prudence shall be nul and void to all interests and purposes and said property shall revert back again to my estate.  Item  it is my will and desire after all my just debts and funeral charges is paid that the remander of my estate that is not heretofore willd shall be equally divided between my two sons Isaac McIntire and Jacob McIntire and to their heirs forever.  And lastly I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my son Aaron McIntire and my friend John Morrow executors of this my last will and testament ratifying and confirming this to be my last will and testament in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal.

This twentieth day of March ______one thousand eight hundred and five.

Sealed, signed published and declared by the said Nicolas McIntire to be his last will and testament in the presents of Benjamin Forman, James Verdion, Wm. Morgan.

Nicholas McIntire /LS/

At a court held for Jefferson county the ___ th day of June 1085 This last will and testament of Nicholas McIntire dec'd was moved by the oaths of Benjamin Forman James Verdion and William Morgan witnepes thereto and ordered to be recorded.  And on the motion of Aaron McIntire one of the executors therein named who made oath thereto according to law certificate is granted him for obtaining a probat thereof in due form giving security.  Whereupon he together with James Verdies and James Glover his securities entered into and acknowledged bond in the penalty of twenty thousand dollars conditioned as the law directs.  By the Court teste Geo Hite C.

ACCOUNT OF SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE: Will Book 2, Page 413, 3 pages

The Estate of Nicholas McIntire decd in further account current with Aaron McIntire the Executor Thereof.
1806 Oct. 16 To Cash paid Isaac Vanmetre Guardian of Jacob McIntire, in acct his part of the Estate
$1350.00

1806 Nov 29 To DO pd James McIntire son of the testator his legacy $100.00

1806 Nov 29 To DO pd Wilm. McIntire son of testator his legacy $10.00

1806 Dec 5 To DO pd Joseph McIntire son of testator his do $10.00

1807 January 9 To DO pd Thomas McIntire his DO $1.00

1807 Feby 2 To DO pd Abigail Welsh her DO $14.00

1807 Mar 3 To DO pd John McIntire his DO $100.00

1806 Dec 11 To DO pd Elizabeth Augustus her DO $14.00

1811 June 26 To DO pd Wilm. McIntire son of David his DO $100.00

1811 Aug 10  To DO pd Isaac McIntire in acct. his part of the Estate $2,014.88

 To DO pd James Herney? one of the appraisorz his allows.  50

 To DO pd Cl____ Note for according acct Current do 11.99

1807 Oct 15 To DO pad Isaac Vanmetre Guardian of Jacob McIntire in acct his part of the Estate $175.00

1808 Oct 15 To DO pd Same on acct same $175.00

1809 Oct 18 To DO pd Same on acct same $175.00

1810 Oct 15 To DO pd Same on acct same $175.00

       __________
       $4432.77

1816 Aug To DO pd John Baker his acct.           7.50
       __________
       $4440.27

     31  To a Commision of 6 percent in $4162.50 allowed by the
 commissioner, to the Executor         249.75
       __________
        $4690.92

 Ball - in favor of the Estate            93.38
       __________
       $4703.40

1806 Oct 13 By ballance in favor of the
estate by acct current settled this day by commisioners    $772.69
deduct for this a commission of 6 percent on $2,526.62
the credit side of said acct current allowed by the court 151.59
 on pafsing said account.    -----------
      620.90           620.90

By auth of sale of 138 3/4 acres land-sold by the Exr--the
17 Feby 1806 - a $31 - per acre payable as follows
$-2668 26 in Oct 1806 and the residue towit $1194.24 in
four annual payments -  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
    whole amount of sale - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -      4162.50
       -------------------
            4783.40

1816 Aug 31 By Bal in favor of the Estate              93.38

Jefferson County towit

In obedience to the annexed order to us directed from the Court of Jefferson County we the subscribers this day examined and settled this further account current of the Estate of Nicholas McIntire decd. & we found the several items charged to the Estate in said acct supported by correct and proper vouchers and we hear allowed the Executor / but under the cautione of the court / a commission of 6 per-cent on the $4162.50 the proceeds of the sale of the land after deducting which commission we find a ballance in favor of the estate of $93.38 as above stated which ballance it is proved to us the Executor has been prohibited from paying or selling the same having been attached in the hands of W. Robert Worthington by an order in a suit in Chancery depending in the Court of Jefferson County brought by       Heffnor apt said Mcintire Exr & said Worthington certified uner our hands and seals this 31st day of August 1816 . . .

      ? Brown
      P. M ____________he

At a Court held for Jefferson County the 23rd day of September 1816, this additional account correct of the Estate of Nicholas McIntire decd. was returned and ordered to be recorded.  and the Court doth confirm to the Executor the allowance made to him by the commissioners as a compensation for his trouble in settling the executorship of said Esate.

      Teste Geo. Hite ___


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