Alexander Avera patented 500A in 1778. (SLPB VOL:40/PG:114) When Alexander died, his lands were divided equally among his heirs as shown below.        

The next set of patents to plot belong to William Bryan. William Bryant 500A 1755 (SLPB Vol:2/PG:145) William Bryan 140A 1764 (SLPB Vol:17/PG:47) William Bryan 300A 1765 (SLPB Vol:17/PG:173) William Bryan 303A 1766 (SLPB Vol:17/PG:324) The warrant for the 500A parcel is written for William Bryan on the south side of Neuse River joining Earl... Continue Reading →