A look at some of the records in the life of Miles Bobbitt in chronological order, noting the names of his relatives and neighb

The Bobbitt Family In America

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A look at some of the records in the life of Miles Bobbitt in chronological order, noting the names of his relatives and neighbors and the places mentioned helps us to get an insight into the character of the man.

March 21, 1762 -(Granville County, Book F, Page 517)

"From Robert Moore to Miles Bobbitt.... land in Granville County on Great Fishing Creek, joining John Gunn, the Grate Branch, and the said creek. Witnesses: William Johnson, John McElvail."

October 5, 1771 - (Bute County, Book DB-3, Page 324.)

"John Jinkins Taylor, to Miles Bobbitt, both of Bute County. 100 acres on the north side of Great Fishing Creek to ridge and down the Great Branch, adjoining John Green. Witnesses: James Johnson, James McInvail."

John Green was a cousin of the Bobbitt family members and related to both branches who now resided in North Carolina.

December 24, 1764 -(Bute County, Will Book 1, Page 17.)

"Account of sales and division of estate of Robert Moore, deceased. Elizabeth Moore, Administrix. Mentions, Mrs. Moore, Nimrod Williams, Christopher Roberson, Lewis Bobbitt, Lewis Bobbitt, Junior, Miles Bobbitt, William Bobbitt, William Powell, John Green, Peter Green, Thomas Stroud, Joseph Duke. Estate divided 113 to widow, and other 213 in equal shares to the three children not named."

The people named here are in-laws, cousins, and close relatives of both Robert Moore and Miles Bobbitt. The grandmother of Miles Bobbitt was Mary Green, note the presence of members of the Green family. Remember also that John Bobbitt of Chowan married Sarah Green.

March 29, 1763 -(Bute County, Will Book 1, Page 37.)

"Sarah moss of Granville County, Executrix of William Moss, deceased, sold to William Johnson, one negro, pursuant to court order of May 11, 1762 to sell so much as possible to satisfy debts. Witnesses: Miles Bobbett, Priscilla Johnson."

Miles Bobbitt had six daughters, and Sarah Moss is believed to have been one and Priscilla Johnson is also believed have been one. Miles Bobbitt did not appear in court very many times for any reason. He sold and purchased very little and the legal transactions for him are few in comparison to other Bobbitt men of the area. Miles was poor, worked hard, was a private person, who supported and reared a large family.

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