LAMAR DEEDS

1785 Taxable Property of Inhabiatants
1827 Georgia Land Lottery Winners
Basil Lamar and wife Mary Jane Patton, Georgia
Early Records of Georgia, Volume 1 and 2
Edmund Lamar, Edgefield Dist, SC, son of James
English Crown Grants in St. Paul Parish, Georgia
English Crown Grants in St. George Parish, Georgia
James Lamar and wife Alsannah
John Lamar of Richmond and Columbia Co, GA [Capt. John II]
John and Frances Lamar of Hancock and Jones Co, GA
John, Thomas and James Lamar Deed of Sale, Hancock Co, GA
Philip Lamar of Edgefield Dist, SC; wife Ruth Davis
Robert Lamar II of Edgefield Dist, SC
Thomas Lamar of Hancock Co, GA
Thomas Lamar of Edgefield District, SC; wife, Ann Gresham
Thomas Lamar IV of Edgefield District, SC; wife, Lydia Murfey
Washington County, GA Land Warrants
Zachariah Lamar and wife Sarah of Wilkes and Richmond Co, GA


1785 Taxable Property of Inhabitants

From "Early Records of Georgia, volumes I and II - Wilkes County", by Davidson
Submitted by Nancy Bell

p. 35 (Capt. Elsberry's District): James LAMAR - Franklin and Washington County, GA

p. 39: (Capt. Pope's District): Zachariah LAMAR - Wilkes, Washington, Oconee, Franklin

p. 42: (Capt. Douglas' District): Basil LAMAR - Wilkes


1827 Georgia Land Lottery Winners

LAMAR, Basil, Jr, Richmond Co, Wilcoxs Dist, #228, Dist 5, Carroll County
LAMAR, Philip, Gwinnett Co, Moores Dist, #264, Dist 10, Muscogee County
LAMAR, Bennington, Lincoln Co, Lonorgans Dist, #151, Dist 1, Muscogee County
LAMAR, Mirabeau B, Baldwin Co, Buchanans Dist, #37, Dist 14, Muscogee County
LAMAR, George W, Wilkes Co, Greshams Dist, #49, Dist 22, Lee County
LAMAR, Henry G, Jones Co, Breedloves Dist, #94, Dist 1, Lee County
LAMAR, George W., Wilkes Co, Greshams Dist, #114, Dist 8, Lee County
LAMAR, John (RS), Jones Co, Breedloves Dist, #255, Dist 2, Troup County
LAMAR, John (RS), Jones Co, Breedloves Dist, #66, Dist 7, Lee County

Basil Lamar and wife Mary Jane Patton, Georgia

16 Nov 1773. Basil LAMAR of S. C., himself and 3 negroes. 250 acres on north side Broad river near mouth of Falling creek.

20 Sept 1787. Basil LAMAR to Charlot Nichols, land on Briar creek adj. Edward Hall, James May and Jeremiah Duckworth, for L5. Sept. 20, Wm. Davis, Geo. Nichols, Test. Page 7

24 Dec 1788. Basil LAMAR and wife Mary to Jas. Wade, 200 acres on a branch of Pistol creek, waters of Savannah river, adj land of Drury Cade, Jas. Gordon, Thos. Little and Robt. McGarry. Richard White, Henry Ware, J. P. test. Page 29, Deed Book HH, Wilkes County, GA

21 Mar 1803.
Edgefield District, SC Deed Book 26, page 35:
Alexander Smith to Basil LAMAR of Lincoln Co, GA, planter; $600 specie, 150 acres on Savannah River being part of lands northeast granted to Henry ?, southeast by land formerly property of Doctor Dillehow including the mouth of Beddingfield Creek which land is known by the name of the pint Lookout

Proven 21 Mar 1803 Rec 27 Mar 1805 [Might be Basil LAMAR, d. 1827 in Richmond Co, GA]

06 October 1806
Edgefield Dist, SC Deed Book 29, page 70
Deed of Conveyance
Sheriff John C. Allen to Peter LAMAR. Whereas Bazil LAMAR in his lifetime was seized of following land to be described, whereas also Jeremiah LAMAR, Peter LAMAR, Richard F. Winn, John LAMAR, Thos LAMAR, Pennington LAMAR, Ezekiel LAMAR and Rachel LAMAR about fourth Monday of March 1806 obtained judgment against estate of sd Bazil LAMAR for division of lands, in pursuance thereof, order John C. Allen of Edgefield District, having given due and legal notice of public auction on 06 Oct 1806 sold sd tract to Peter LAMAR for 550 dollars, he at that price being the highest and last bidder for same. 200 acres lying on Savannah River bounded N by Everett Taylor, S by Savannah River, E by Jeremiah LAMAR, W by Britton Price.
Wit: Charles Williams, CFW Breithaupt, Joseph Garrett /s/ Jno C. Allen SED
Proven 29 Mar 1808 by Charles Williams; St. Butler CC
Rec 29 Mar 1808


Early Records of Georgia, Volume 1 and 2

SOURCE: Early Records of Georgia, Volume 1 and 2, FTM Genealogical Library Online:

A list of persons who have applied to the Commissioners appointed by his Excellency Sir. Jas. Wright Barronet to receive vouchers; and have obtained liberty to settle on the lands ceeded to his Majesty:

12 Oct 1773.
LAMAR, Zacharia - SC, a wife. 400 acres on Broad R, north side on Wahatchee Creek and Camp.

15 Oct 1773.
LAMAR, Thomas Junr. - SC wife and 1 son 4 years old. 100 acres on Fishing creek, where Semore cutt a parcell of loggs.

LAMAR, Thomas Senr. - A wife, 6 daus. from 30 to 14 years old. 150 acres in the Ridge Deviding Fishing Creek and Beaver Dam running into Little river at old Awtrey's cabbin.

16 Nov 1773, Broad River.
LAMAR, Basil - SC, himself and 3 negroes, 250 acres on north side Broad River near mouth of Falling Creek


Edmund Lamar, Edgefield Dist, SC, son of James
29 Sep 1807
Edgefield Dist, SC Deed Book 29, page 456
Deed of Gift
Edmond LAMAR to his sister Sally Wade, love and affection unto Sally Wade the wife of Edmund W. Wade, judgment for sum of 3500 dollars obtained at suit of Edmond LAMAR afsd Nov Term 1805 against sd Edmund W. Wade in a suit then tried at the Court House of Edgefield which said judgment with the profits and interest arising thereon I sd Edmund LAMAR trust to my worthy Friend Richard Johnson Esqr for benefit and behoof of sd Sally Wade, for her sd Sally Wade's children, I do further commit to sole management of the sd Richard Johnson all the money, Negroes, or any property that the sd Richard may receive in discharge of sd Judgment to the use of sd Sally and her children, as he may think proper in the guardianship of sd Sally and her children.
Wit: Richard Hampton, William Moore /s/ Edmund LAMAR
Proven 25 June____ by Richard H. Hampton; Benjamin Hightower JP Rec 7 Aug 1809

24 Oct 1809
Edgefield Dist, SC Deed Book 30, page 52
Deed of Conveyance
Edmund LAMAR to Charles LAMAR; $350; 169 and 1/2 acres on East side of Horse Creek belonging to heirs of James LAMAR deceased bounded N by Colonel Samuel Hammond formerly Philip LAMAR, W by Horse Creek, SE by Jesse Rountree formerly LAMARS.
Wit: J Edmunds, Solomon Ward /s/ Edmund LAMAR
Proven 24 Oct 1809 by A. Edmunds; Benjamin Hightower JP Rec 06 Mar 1810


English Crown Grants in St. Paul Parish, Georgia

SOURCE: English Crown Grants in St. Paul Parish in Georgia, FTM Genealogical Library, Online

Zachariah LAMAR:
150 acres, St. Paul Parish, Surveyed 14 Feb 1769, Plat Book C, page 134; No grant recorded. Bounded on the east by Kioke Creek.

William LaMarr:
200 acres, Wrightsboro Township, St. Paul Parish, Surveyed 07 Dec 1772, Plat Book C, page 136; Granted 05 Jul 1774, Grant Book M, page 61. Bounded on the northeast by Thomas Hart, on all other sides by vacant land. Surveyed as Lemarr and granted as LaMarr.

John LAMER:
150 acres, St. Paul Parish, Surveyed 01 Nov 1759, Plat Book C, page 134 and Plat Book M, page 2; Granted 13 Apr 1761, Grant Book C, page 59. Bounded on the east by Savannah River, north by Nehemiah Wade, on all other sides by vacant land. Plat Book C, page 134 shows name to be LAMAR. Plat Book M, page 2 shows name to be LAMER. Granted as LAMER.


English Crown Grants in St. George Parish, Georgia

SOURCE: English Crown Grants in St. George Parish in Georgia, FTM Genealogical Library, Online:

William LaMar:
300 acres in St. George Parish, Granted on 01 May 1764, Grant Book E, page 12. 300 acres bounded on the northeast by the Savannah R and on the southeast by Daniel Wallicon.

Zachariah LAMAR:
150 acres in St. George Parish, originally granted to John Gilmore. Resurveyed on 06 Apr 1802 for Zachariah LAMAR, Plat Book M, page 40. 150 acres in Queensborough bounded on the east by Thomas Beatty, west by Roger Lawson, northwest by John Allen and resurveyed in 1802 for Zachariah LAMAR.


James Lamar and wife Alsannah

30 June 1791. James LAMAR, the Younger (signed James LAMAR, Jr.) and wife Alasannah of Columbia Co, GA to John Lewis Cervais and John Owen, 1605 acres in Franklin Co, granted LAMAR by Gov. George Mathews 31 Dec 1787. 350 pounds, 10 shillings, 10 pence.

03 Mar 1809. Morgan County, Deed Book A. James and Alasanah LAMAR of Morgan County to William Moore, $350, Lot 263, 15th Dist, Baldwin (now Morgan) County, 202.5 acres on Indian Creek granted LAMAR on 06 Jan 1808.


John Lamar of Richmond and Columbia Co, GA [Capt. John II]

27 May 1788. State of Georgia. Hancock Co, GA Deed Book C, page 123. Matthew Dickendson of District of Orangeburg, SC, to John LAMAR of Richmond Co, GA, for sum of fifty pounds money for a tract of land containing 287 and 1/2 acres in Washington County, GA. Adj. the Little Ogechiee and by vacant land and was granted to said Matthew Dickendson on 23 Feb 1785. Wit: Thos. LAMAR and H. Alison, J.P. Reg: 17 Aug 1798.

4 June 1791. Recorded 18 Feb 1797. John LAMAR and Lucy, his wife, to Zachariah LAMAR, Sr., for œ300, 250 a. on Red's Creek, granted said LAMAR, June 3, 1785. Lucy Relinquishes dower. Columbia County, GA Deed Book D, Page 4.

06 Feb 1798. State of Georgia. Hancock Co, GA Deed Book C, page 126-7. John LAMAR of Columbia Co, GA to Sherwood Beckham of Washington Co, GA for sum of three hundred dollars for a tract of Land in Hancock County (formerly Washington) GA and containing 287 and 1/2 acres, granted to Matthew Dickendson on 23 Feb 1785. Wit: Wm. Appling and Saml. Beckson. Reg: 17 Aug 1798.


John and Frances Lamar of Hancock and Jones Co, GA

10 & 11 Mar 1790. Edgefield Dist, SC Deed Book 27, page 186.
John LAMAR, Jr. of Georgia, planter, and wife Frances to William Patterson of Edgefield, planter, L&R. 200 pounds sterling, sold 200 acres near Savannah River, by grant 05 Sep 1785 by Gov Wm. Moultrie.
Wit: Henry Graybill JP, John LAMAR, Sr. /s/ John LAMAR /s/ Frances LAMAR
Proven 11 Mar 1790 by John LAMAR of Hancock County, GA /s/ Henry Graybill Jr, John Boyd
Receipt 08 Feb 1788 /s/ John LAMAR.
Proven 22 Sep 1806 by John Boyd and made oath that he saw John LAMAR sign within deed and and sd Henry Graybill sign same; Robert Ware JP Rec 06 Oct 1806.

15 Mar 1794. Hancock Co, GA, Book D, page 376. John LAMAR of Hancock County and Franky, his wife, to Thomas Airs of same place for the sum of one hundred pounds sterling for a tract of land containing two hundred nineteen acres being part of an eight hundrd acre tract granted to Robert Middleton on 21 Feb 1785 in Wilkes Co, GA, now Hancock Co on Shoulderbone and adjoining Williamson's and others. Wit: William Mornix, Joshua King and James Harvey, J.P.. Reg: 07 May 1800.

02 Dec 1794. Hancock Co, GA, Book B, page 384. John LAMAR of Hancock County to William Williams of same place for the sum of nine hundred pounds sterling for a tract of land containing two hundred and thirty acres in Hancock County on the waters of Rocky and Island Creek, adjoining Clemon's land formerly called Smith's land and Glascock's land called in plat of this land when first surveyed, vacant, and by Grey's land also called vacant, by Felps land and Barren's land. Wit: Jas. Harvey and Lewis Barnes.

15 Mar 1796. Hancock Co, GA, Book B, page 536. John LAMAR of Hancock County to John Pinkston of same place for the sum of five hundred for a tract of land in Hancock County on the Dry Fork of the Buffalo Creek, containing two hundred eighty seven and a half acres adjoining Bert Wyche and by vacant land. Signed by John LAMAR and Frances LAMAR. Wit: Benj. Thompson and John Breedlove.

12 Aug 1799. Hancock Co, GA, Book D, page 180. John LAMAR of Hancock County to Blitha Brawton, Sr., of same place for the sum of five hundred dollars for a tract of land containing one hundred and five acres in Hancock Co on the waters of Shoulderbone Creek adjoining Moses Powell's and by Thomas Cooper's, deceased, and Obadiah Richardson's land, by Risdon Moore, Jr's land and by Jesse Ellis' land. It being part of two tracts of land, the one originally granted to John LAMAR on 15 Mar 1785 and the other was granted to Joseph Turnbull on 06 Oct 1784. Wit: Hen. Graybill, J.J.C. and James Bynum. Reg: 23rd Sept 1799.

4 Jan 1808 John Johnston to John LAMAR of Baldwin Co for $1000, 202 and 1/2 acres, lot # 212 of Baldwin, Cedar Creek

9 Jan 1808 Benjamin Brown to John LAMAR of Baldwin Co for $1000, 202 and 1/2 acres, lot # 196 of Baldwin

28 Jan 1808 John Pierce to John LAMAR of Baldwin Co for $1000, 202 and 1/2 acres, lot #195 of Jones, Cedar Creek

04 Apr 1808. Putnam Co, GA, Book A, p 145
John Lamar of Baldwin makes deed of gift 4 Apr 1808 to present heirs of my brother James Lamar, Zachariah, Fannie,John, Polly and Dent certain lands in Baldwin, original grant to Joseph Wells, signed by Gov. Milledge Jan 5, 1805. It is provided that my brother James and his wife Caty or either of them who may survive the other shall have use of as much land as they may cultivate during life..etc. Witness by, among others Thomas Lamar Jr. (to destinguish him from Col. Thomas Lamar one of the eldest, and most influential men in Hancock Co, in which he represented in the celebrated constitutional convention of 1798) [Submitted by Gerry Hill]

13 Dec 1808 Edmund Bradford to John LAMAR of Baldwin Co for $70, 77 and 1/2 acres, part of lot #213 of Jones

24 Dec 1808 John Breedlove to John LAMAR of Baldwin Co for $500, 202 and 1/2 acres, lot # 211 of Jones, Potatoe Creek


John, Thomas and James Lamar Deed of Sale, Hancock Co, GA

26 April 1797. John Thomas and James Lamar of Hancock County, Georgia in consideration of $800 paid by Jonas Griffin have sold and released unto the said Jonas Griffin a tract of land containing 200 acres situate in Edgefield County lying on Savannah River being a part of 200 acres originally granted to the said James Dueer in 1751 bounded S. by Savannah River, E. by land granted to Samuel Fry.

Signed: John Lamar, Thomas Lamar, Betsey Lamar, Jones (Jonas) Lamar, Francis (X) Lamar

Wits: Edward Prince, Lucy Prince
Recorded Oct. 21, 1797 in Deed Book 14, page 477


Philip Lamar of Edgefield Dist, SC; wife Ruth Davis

07 Nov 1785
Philip LAMAR granted 400 acres on Big Horse Creek.

12 Nov 1796
Edgefield District, SC, Deed Book 15, page 486-490
Samuel Mays, Sheriff, to Philip LAMAR. Deed. Andrew Pickens & Company obtained judgment against Thomas LAMAR for £230.11.5. Sheriff to sell Thomas LAMAR's 500 acres lying between Savannah River & William Campbell, adj. sd LAMAR, Ben Beaven. Sold for £40 sterling to Philip LAMAR.
Wit: Joseph Beckley, Lilleston Pardue /s/ S Mays SEC
Pr 07 Jan 1797 by Lilleston Pardue; Richard Tutt JP Rec 07 Jan 1797

13 Jan 1797
Edgefield District, SC, Deed Book 14, page 23-24
Philip LAMAR to George Wallace. $69, 118 acres below Horse Creek adj John Jones, James Jones, Robert LAMAR, part of 816 acres granted to Ayers Gorley, transferred to sd Philip LAMAR, unto George Wallace
Wit: John Jones, Lewis Pike /s/ Philip LAMAR
Proven 06 Apr 1797 Rec 14 Jun 1797

23 Feb 1797
Edgefield District, SC, Deed Book 14, page 21-23
Philip LAMAR to John Jones. $22.50, 45 acres below Horse Creek adj George Wallace, Peppers branch, James Jones, George Wallace, being part of 816 acres granted to Ayers Gorley and conveyed to Philip LAMAR unto sd John Jones.
Wit: John Hart, John Low /s/ Philip Lamar
Proven 06 Apr 1797 Rec 14 Jun 1797

06 Jul 1797
Edgefield District, SC Deed Book 14, page 497-499
Philip LAMAR to Christain Rountrie. Bill of Sail. Negro girl Rachel age 16 for $162; condition that Philip LAMAR pay $162 before 06 July next ensuing, then Bill/sale void. If said Rachel should dye before 06 July, it shall not be the loss of Christain Rountrie but sd LAMAR agrees to repay her sd $162 by 06 July as above mentioned.
Wit: John Rountrie, Andrew Glover.
Time of payment extended untill 06 Sep next. Time of repayment extended untill 06 Nov insuing.
Proven 30 Oct 1796 by Andrew Glover; Rd Tutt. Rec. 30 Oct 1797

02 Oct 1797
Edgefield District, SC, Deed Book 19, page 97-102
Charles B. Cochran Esqr, Marshall of District of South Carolina to John Scott; James Brown Jr. and James Brown Sr. at Federal Circuit Court held at Charleston obtained judgment against Thomas LAMAR, Philip LAMAR, and John Carter for $910.10 for costs and charges by them expended about prosecuting their suit. Writ of Fieri Facias directed Marshall or his Deputy to sell goods and real estates of said Thomas LAMAR, Philip LAMAR and John Carter. Land publicly sold on 29 Aug to John Scott. 200 acres bounded by Thomas Smith, Savannah River, and vacant at time of survey.
Wit: Robt E. Cochran, Robt Cochran
Proven 15 May 1800 Rec 14 Oct 1800

24 Feb 1798
Edgefield District, SC, Deed Book 15, page 432-435:
Philip LAMAR to Melines C. Leavenworth. Deed. $500, 5320 acres on Town Creek bounded by the Beaverdam and lines of Thomas LAMAR, Widow Zinn, R. LAMAR, James Jones, Joseph Nix, Isaac Parker.
Wit: Leroy Pardue, David Wetmore /s/ Philip LAMAR
Proven 24 Feb 1798 by David Wetmore; Joseph Hightower JEC Rec 07 Jul 1798

16 May 1798
Edgefield District, SC, Deed Book 16, page 116-118:
Philip LAMAR to Lucy Cannon. Bill of Sale, $170, Negro woman Jude and her boy child Moses. Condition, if above named Philip LAMAR or Robert LAMAR pay unto Lucy Cannon $170 in apecie on or before 16 July next, bill of sale is of no effect. If said Negroes should die before expiration of the time, it shall not be the less of the said Lucy Cannon or her heirs.
Wit: Benj Hatcher, George Wallace /s/ Philip LAMAR, Robert LAMAR
Proven 16 Nov 1798 by Benj Hatcher, Rd Tutt JP Rec 16 Nov 1798

12 Jan 1799
Edgefield District, SC, Deed Book 17, page 481-483:
Philip LAMAR to James Jones. $15, 15 acres beginning on original line at John Jones' corner, by Jacob Guyton.
Wit: Robert LAMAR, John Jones /s/ Philip LAMAR
Proven 12 Oct 1799 by Robt LAMAR; John Clarke JP Rec 15 Oct 1799

01 Aug 1799
Edgefield District, SC, Deed Book 20, page 364-366:
Philip LAMAR, planter, to James Mathews, planter. Release. $130.71 and 1/2, 150 acres including the house and improvements where sd James Mathews at present resides, lines of Campbell, Henry Zin, being part of 500 acres originally granted to Archibald Ofutt.
Wit: George Weaver, Marc ? Wallace /s/ Philip Lamar
Justice William Nibbs certifies relinquishment of dower by Ann LAMAR, widow of Thomas LAMAR, Horse Creek, 29 Jul 1801 /s/ Ann Lamar
Proven 07 Oct 1799 Rec 03 Oct 1801

01 Nov 1799
Edgefield District, SC, Deed Book 18, page 225-228:
Philip LAMAR to John Hart, planter; $55 (sic), 135 acres on Horse Creek, Buzzard branch, Peppers branch, James Jones line.
Wit: Jacob Carter, George Wallace /s/ Philip LAMAR
Proven 03 Dec 1799 by Jacob Carter; John Clark JP. Receipt for 45 dollars it being full consideration money within mentioned /s/ Philip LAMAR Rec 25 Mar 1800

02 Jan 1800
Edgefield District, SC, Deed Book18, page 421-424:
Philip LAMAR to Jesse Rountree. $200, 106 acres bounded agreeable to a plat hereunto annexed
Wit: John Carter, John Glover /s/ Philip Lamar
Plat shows adj owners John Howell, Philip LAMAR; certified 18 Dec 1799 by Thomas Cargill DS; land lay on Big Horse Creek, part of 400 acres originally granted to Philip LAMAR 07 Nov 1785
Proven 31 May 1800 by John Glover, William Garrett JP Rec 12 Jun 1800

13 Nov 1800
Edgefield District, SC, Deed Book 20, page 166-169:
Philip LAMAR to Thomas LAMAR of Bell Mount. Deed, $400, 300 acres Big Horse Creek adj road from Horns Creek bridge to the red house, to Campbells lane to the spring that Jemima LAMAR now uses. Wit: Jesse Rountree, Andrew Glover. /s/ Philip Lamar Justice Joseph Hightower certifies that Ann LAMAR widow of Thomas LAMAR, Horse Creek, relinquished dower unto Thomas LAMAR Bell Mount, 13 Nov 1800. /s/ Anne Lamar

24 May 1802
Edgefield County, SC, Deed Book 24, page 33:
Philip LAMAR, planter, to Samuel Hammond of Richmond Co, GA; $3000; two plantations on Horse Creek: one of 337 and 1/2 acres being part of land originally granted to Martin Campbell and conveyed by him to Robert LAMAR the elder deceased and who by will bequeathed same to me his son; the other plantation containing 612 acres being part of land originally granted to Ofertt, conveyed by him to Thomas LAMAR, Jr., now deceased and sold in his lifetime as his property under execution and purchased by me at Sheriff Sale.
Wit: William Garrett, Joshua Hammond /s/ Philip LAMAR
Ruth LAMAR, wife of Philip, relinquishes her dower rights on 24 May 1802 /s/ Ruth (X) LAMAR Proven 25 May 1802 Rec 25 Oct 1803


Robert Lamar II of Edgefield Dist, SC

01 April 1806
Edgefield Dist, SC Deed Book28, page 471
Deed of gift
Robert LAMAR to his loving son Thomas Lamar Winfrey son of the late Judith Winfrey deceased. Love & affection, all my plantation lying in Beach Island containing one tract of 200 acres originally granted to my mother Sarah LAMAR and devolved to me by Heirship, and 100 acres adjoining the above mentioned tract, being one half of land originally granted to Thomas LAMAR Senior and conveyed to me by Daniel Evans and Polly his wife, and my high land plantation whereon I at present reside viz 180 acres conveyed to me by Alexander Hanna and Eleanor his wife; also one other tract adj same containing 150 acres conveyed to me by Phillip LAMAR and Lemuel Young, and one tract containing 900 acres on the head branch of Hollow Creek in Barnwell District surveyed for myself; also one other tract containing 300 acres in Columbia County, GA originally granted to Satterwhite and conveyed by him to Nehud Wade and by Nehud Wade to me. I also freely give to same Thomas Lamar Winfrey the following Negroes: Towerhill, Silvie, Mingo, George, Cus__, Sam, Jude, Will, Grace, Old Clem, Sally, Smart, Old Jude, Grace, Sally, Oliver, young Clem, Newman, Daniel, young Smart. Also all my stock of horses, cattle, hogs & c (my riding horse only excepted), likewise all my household and kitchen furniture, crop either housed or in the fields, instruments of husbandry on each & every plantation before mentioned. Except that should sd Thomas Lamar Winfrey die without any heirs of his body begotten, in that case the whole of the then remaining property above mentioned shall be wqually divided between the children of my three brothers, viz Thomas LAMAR, Philip LAMAR, and James LAMAR in equal proportions amongst them all.
Wit: William Stewart, Henry Wise Senr, Henry Wise /s/ Robert LAMAR
Proven 02 Jan 1808 by Henry Wise; S Butler CC Rec 02 Jan 1808

Thomas Lamar of Hancock Co, GA

03 Sept 1784. Hancock Co, GA, Book A, page 33. Thomas LAMAR and Elizabeth LAMAR of Hancock County to Simon Day of same place for the sum of five pounds sterling for one lot of land in Hancock County, on the waters of Shoulderbone Creek, containing four and a half acres, being part of a tract of land originally granted to John LAMAR, dated 15 Mar 1785 (?) and recorded in Book GGG, folio 30. signed by Thos. LAMAR and Betsey LAMAR. Wit: H. Graybill, J. P. and Alexander McDonald.

11 Jan 1792. Hancock Co, Ga, Book B, page 359. Thomas LAMAR and Betsey, his wife, of Greene County to Joel Dickinson of same place for the sum of one hundred pounds for a tract of land containing one hundred and twenty five acres, lying and being in Greene County on the waters of Shoulderbone Creek and adjoining the lands of Thomas LAMAR's line. Said tract of land being part of a tract of land of two hundred acres, originally granted to Isham Baylis on 21 Feb 1785. Wit: Hen. Graybill, J.P. and James Cooper.

28 Dec 1795. Hancock Co, GA, Book B, page 338. Thomas LAMAR and Betsey, his wife, of Hancock County to Obediah Richardson of same place for the sum of two hundred pounds for a tract of land containing three hundred acres in Hancock County on the waters of Shoulderbone and the Beaverdam Creek, reserving four acres and a half, executed to Simon Day by said Thomas LAMAR on 3rd Sept 1794. Wit: Hen. Graybill, J.P. and Wm. Owsley, J.P.

23 Jan 1796. Hancock Co, GA, Deed Book E, page 132. James Bishop of Hancock Co to Thomas LAMAR of same place for the sum of five hundred pounds sterling for a tract of land in Hancock on Rocky Creek containing two hundred eighty seven and half acres adjoining vacant land. Signed by James Bishop and Phoebe Bishop. Wit: Obediah Richardson, Daniel Richards and Stephen Bishop. Reg: 14 Mar 1801.

26 April 1797. John, Thomas, and James Lamar of Hancock County, Georgia in consideration of $800 paid by Jonas Griffin have sold and released unto the said Jonas Griffin a tract of land containing 200 acres situate in Edgefield County lying on Savannah River being a part of 200 acres originally granted to the said James Dueer in 1751 bounded S. by Savannah River, E. by land granted to Samuel Fry.

Signed: John Lamar, Thomas Lamar, Betsey Lamar, Jones (Jonas) Lamar, Francis (X) Lamar Wits: Edward Prince, Lucy Prince Recorded Oct. 21, 1797 in Deed Book 14, page 477


Thomas Lamar of Edgefield District, SC; wife, Ann Gresham

07 May 1796
Edgefield District, SC, Deed Book 13, page 367-368
Thomas LAMAR to Bertond Briton Jones. 5 pounds SC sterling, 50 acres adj Thos Lamar.
Wit: Jas Exum, Phillip LAMAR /s/ Thomas LAMAR
Proven 31 May 1796 by Philip LAMAR; Joseph Hightower, JP Rec 11 Oct 1798

12 Nov 1796
Edgefield District, SC, Deed Book 15, page 486-490
Samuel Mays, Sheriff, to Philip LAMAR. Deed. Andrew Pickens & Company obtained judgment against Thomas LAMAR for £230.11.5. Sheriff to sell Thomas LAMAR's 500 acres lying between Savannah River & William Campbell, adj. sd LAMAR, Ben Beaven. Sold for £40 sterling to Philip LAMAR.
Wit: Joseph Beckley, Lilleston Pardue /s/ S Mays SEC
Pr 07 Jan 1797 by Lilleston Pardue; Richard Tutt JP Rec 07 Jan 1797

02 Oct 1797
Edgefield District, SC, Deed Book 19, page 97-102
Charles B. Cochran Esqr, Marshall of District of South Carolina to John Scott; James Brown Jr. and James Brown Sr. at Federal Circuit Court held at Charleston obtained judgment against Thomas LAMAR, Philip LAMAR, and John Carter for $910.10 for costs and charges by them expended about prosecuting their suit. Writ of Fieri Facias directed Marshall or his Deputy to sell goods and real estates of said Thomas LAMAR, Philip LAMAR and John Carter. Land publicly sold on 29 Aug to John Scott. 200 acres bounded by Thomas Smith, Savannah River, and vacant at time of survey.
Wit: Robt E. Cochran, Robt Cochran
Proven 15 May 1800 Rec 14 Oct 1800

02 Jan 1800
Edgefield District, SC Deed Book 18, page 414-416:
John Carter and Thomas LAMAR to Jesse Rountree; $300, 134 acres.
Wit: Melines C. Leavenworth, John Glover /s/ John Carter /s/ Thos LAMAR
Plat shows Big Horse Creek, and adjoining land of Thos LAMAR. Plat certified as being the 134 acres whereon John Rountree now lives, and part of a tract of 1090 acres certified by Bonnett Craft 26 May 1783 late Chickasaw Indian land, 21 Dec 1799 /s/ Tho Cargill D. S.
Proven 31 May 1800 Rec 12 Jun 1800

02 Jan 1800
Edgefield District, SC Deed Book 18, page 419-421:
John Carter and Thomas LAMAR to Jesse Rountree; $350, 227 acres agreeable to platt hereunto annexed.
Wit: Melines C. Leavenworth, John Glover /s/John Carter /s/ Thos LAMAR
Plat show adjoining lands of Philip LAMAR, Ayers Goreley, Thos Rogers, and Tobler's ford; plat certified by Thos Cargill DS 277 [sic] acres being part of 500 acres originally granted to John Howell, lying on Horse Creek, 20 Dec 1799
Proven 31 May 1800 by John Glover, William Garrett JP Rec 12 Jun 1800

05 Apr 1802.
Edgefield District, SC Deed Book 24, page 115:
Sheriff Sampson Butler to Jesse Rountree; at suit of Jesse Rountree against Thomas LAMAR and John Carter, Sheriff was directed to seize and sell plantation at public sale; Jesse Rountree at $550 was highest and last bidder, Mrs. Ann LAMAR's dower in the same excepted, 100 acres including dower land on Big Horse Creek bounded S by land late property of McCarter Campbell deceased, N by land formerly property of James LAMAR deceased.
Wit: E. Whatley, Charles Jones
Proven 10 Nov 1803 Rec 10 Nov 1803


Thomas Lamar IV of Edgefield District, SC; wife, Lydia Murfey

13 Nov 1800
Edgefield District, SC, Deed Book 20, page 58-61:
Thomas LAMAR of Belmount (?) to Jesse Rountree; $400, 763 acres Big Horse Creek. Wit Philip LAMAR, Andrew Glover. /s/ Thomas LAMAR
Justice Joseph Hightower certifies relinquisment of dower by Lydia LAMAR, wife of Thomas LAMAR, 13 Nov 1800 /s/ Lydda (X) Lamar
Proven 25 Mar 1801 Rec 25 Mar 1801
[My note - I thought Thomas of Belmont was the son of Thomas son of Robert? The one with Ruth Davis as wife. Do we have some confustion of Thomas' here?]

13 Nov 1800
Edgefield District, SC, Deed Book 20, page 62-65:
Thomas LAMAR of Belmount to Jesse Rountree; $300, 800 acres Big Horse Creek bounded on lands of John Howell.
Wit: Philip LAMAR, Andrew Glover /s/ Thomas LAMAR
Justice Joseph Hightower certifies relinquisment of dower by Lydda LAMAR wife of Thomas LAMAR 13 Nov 1800 /s/ Lydda (X) Lamar
Proven 25 Mar 1801 Rec 25 Mar 1801

10 Feb 1810 Edgefield Co, SC Deed Book 30, page 95
Deed
Lydia LAMAR widow of Thomas LAMAR, Mark LAMAR, and Silas LAMAR sons of sd Lydia LAMAR and heirs of Thomas LAMAR to Major Jacob Zinn; $314; 39 and 1/4 acres bounded E by estate of Jonathan Meyers, S by Major Zinn, other sides by estate of sd Thomas LAMAR, which land is part of a tract known in the plan of division as No. 1, land originally granted to Richard Tutt 13 Feb 1768 and part of several ? conveyances from the original grantee.
Wit: James Panton, Solomon Ward /s/ Lydia (x) LAMAR, /s/ Mark LAMAR, /s/ Silas LAMAR
Plat made at desire of Mrs. Lydia LAMAR and Mark LAMAR, her son, laid off to Major Jacob Zinn 39 and 1/4 acres, it being part of land originally granted to Benjamin Tutt, situate near the Sand bar Ferry and lying on both sides of the road to Augusta 15 Dec 1809 /s/ James Panton Senr.
Plat shows a pond and three roads. Proven 28 Mar 1810 by James Panton; Ste Butler CC Rec 28 Mar 1810

08 May ____[probably 1810]
Edgefield Co, SC Deed Book 30, page 234
Deed of Conveyance
Mrs. Lydia LAMAR widow of Thomas Belmont LAMAR, Mark LAMAR, and Silas LAMAR sons of sd Thomas LAMAR to Major Jacob Zinn; $380; 23 acres on Savannah River adj lands of sd Jacob Zinn on one side and other sides by lands of Jemima and Nancy LAMAR and land of Frances R. LAMAR a minor.
Wit: Gideon Pardue, Alexander Hunter /s/ Lydia (x) LAMAR /s/ Mark LAMAR /s/ Silas LAMAR
Receipt for $345, the money before mentioned. Proven 27 Oct 1810 by Gideon Pardue; John Tarrance JQ Rec 30 Oct 1810

10 Nov 1813
Edgefield Co, SC Deed Book 31, page 512
Deed
Lydia LAMAR widow of Thomas Belmont LAMAR, Mark LAMAR, and Silas LAMAR, sons of sd Thomas LAMAR to James Cotton Gardner, planter; $380; 35 and 1/4 acres bounded E by lands of John Miller, S by Major Jacob Zinn, W by Savannah River, N by Jamima and Ann LAMAR, which tract is known on the plan of division which took place 03 Feb 1810 by commissioners authorised for that purpose as part of tract No 1, which lands were originally granted to Benjn Tutt 13 Feb 1768 and passed by several conveyances to us.
Wit: Cradock Burnell, John Miller, Saml Burgess /s/ Lydia (x) LAMAR /s/ Mark LAMAR /s/ Silas LAMAR
Justice John Tarrance certifies the relinquishment of dower rights by Rebecca LAMAR wife of Mark LAMAR 30 Mar 1814 /s/ Rebecca LAMAR
proven 06 Apr 1814 by Craddock Burnell; M Mims CCP Rec 06 Apr 1814


Washington County, GA Land Warrants

From "Washington County, GA Land Warrants 1784 - 1787", by Mary Bondurant Warren and Jack Moreland Jones, 1992
Submitted by Nancy Bell

Benjamin LAMAR - page 38
Gideon LAMAR - page 40
John LAMAR - page 70
Samuel LAMAR - page 17
Thomas LAMAR - page 17


Zachariah Lamar and wife Sarah of Wilkes and Richmond Co, GA

01 Jan 1765. James Brown of St. Michael's Parish, SC, city of Charleston, to Zachariah LAMAR and Sarah his wife, of Granville, SC, 396 acres, St. Paul's Parish, GA, lying on Savannah R. Wit: Alexander LAMAR, John LAMAR. Proved St. Paul's Parish 21 Oct 1766 by John LAMAR, Jr. - said he was one of two witnesses present.

16 Sept 1771. Zachariah Lamar and Sarah of South Carolina to Daniel Willicon, 2100 pounds. 127 acres, St. Paul's Parish bounded on NW by lands of John LAMAR, Sr. One of the witnesses was Robert LAMAR.

12 Oct 1773. Zachariah LAMAR of S. C., a wife. 400 acres on Broad river, north side on Wahatchee Creek and Camp.

1774. Zachariah LAMAR of St. Paul's Parish, planter and Sarah his wife the first part, Edward Barnard of the second part, William Goodgton of 3rd part. 69 acres of 396 opposite Ft. Moore in SC granted James Brown, since become property of Zachariah LAMAR on Savannah R on an island 1/4 mile above Ft. Moore. Property deeded to Goodgion - trust for Mrs. Rebecca Barnard, wife of Edward. Colonial Conveyance Book CC.

08 Jul 1785. Ezekiel Harling and Elizabeth Patterson of Granville Co. S. C., to Zachariah LAMAR of Wilkes Co., 100 acres on Savannah river and Pistol creek. Owen Shannon, Elender Shannon, Test. Page 64

27 Aug 1785. Zachariah LAMAR and wife Sarah to Benj. Talliaferro 700 acres on south side of Broad river. Aug. 27, 1785. J. Walton, Evan Ragland, Jesse Jordan, Test. Page 62, Wilkes Co, GA Deed Book AA

20 Dec 1789. Zachariah LAMAR and wife Sarah to John Smith 200 acres on Marsh Creek orig. grant to Avington McIlroy. Dread Thornton, Matthew Sparks, Test. Page 46, Wilkes Co, GA Deed Book BB

12 Jun 1790. Zachariah LAMAR and wife Sarah of Richmond Co., to Donstall (Tunstall?) Banks of Wilkes Co., 250 acres on Millstone creek a branch of Broad river, orig grant 1780 to said Lamar. Wm. Smith, Chas. McCartney, test. Page 343, Deed Book HH, Wilkes County

12 Jan 1791. Zachariah LAMAR and Sarah his wife of Richmond County to Middleton BROOKS of Wilkes Co, 50 pounds Specie for 200 acres on waters of Millstone Cr. Granted said LAMAR 01 Feb 1790. Signed/ Zachariah and Sarah LAMAR, Oglethorpe Co. Deed Book A, 1794-1796.

21 Oct 1796. Recorded 18 Feb 1797. Zachariah LAMAR, Sr., and wife Sarah, of Richmond Co., for $1,071, sell to Thomas Watkins of Richmond Co., the above listed tract. Columbia Co, GA, Deed Book D, page 6.

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