1850 Federal Census Index; Index of Peed families in North Carolina
Person County, NC Deed Books 1792-1825; ^{[coming soon]} Peed references
Peeds of Person County, NC; ^{[added 5/3/00]}  Data collected by Stella Peed Gentry

PEEDS OF PERSON COUNTY, NC
Data Collected by Stella Peed Gentry

1800 Person County, NC showed no Peed listed. No Peeds were listed in NC census either

Person County land records show that Richard and Andrew Peed bought land in Person County in 1803. It is believed that this Andrew and Richard were the sons of Lewis Peed of Kingston Parish, Gloucester County, VA.

The legend is that three brothers came to North Carolina from Virginia. But in looking at birth records of Kingston Parish it appears that the third man George was a cousin who was the son of George and Elizabeth Peed. Most likely a 1st cousin. Andrew, Richard and George Peed were listed as heads of households in Person County, NC census for 1810. They were listed with females and each was 45 years or older.

Some of the descendants of George have remained in the same community in Person County NC since their arrival in 1802. Many of the descendants went to Kentucky, Georgia and Tennessee in the mid 1800s. Others moved to adjoining counties and to the eastern part of NC.

Andrew died in 1811 or 1812, Inventory of his estate was on 15 February, 1812.

Richard Peed  Real Estate 70  1 slave
3 males 0-10 yrs.
3 males 10-16 yrs.
1male 45+ yrs.
1 female 10-16 yrs.
1 female 26-45 yrs.

Person County NC November Court 1823 shows that Squire Shearman's will dated September 1815 was witnessed by Richard Peed. (from Person County NC, Compilations in Person County Public Library)

Andrew Peed
1 male 10-16. (Andrew apprenticed an orphan Ambrose Stewart 8 years old in Person County Court Records for September 1806, the same court showed a Sally Stewart 6 yr. orphan apprenticed)
1 male 45+ yrs.
1 female 45+ yrs.

Person County Court record for February 1812 gave inventory of estate of Andrew Peed deceased, with widows allotment.

Andrew Peed purchased 100 acres of land for 123 pounds and 12 shillings in current money of Virginia, Deed Book C page 381, on Cubb Creed in 1803. Sold to Jermiah Roberts in 1807

George Peed
1 male 10-16 yrs. (I believe this was David)
1 male 16-26 yrs. (I believe this was Jesse)
1 male 45+ yrs.
1 female 10-16 yrs. (I believe this was Maria who married Bennett Williams, Jun.)
1 female 45+ yrs.
On the 1820 census these households joined except Bennett Williams, Jun. There was one household listed between them. Bennett Williams Sr. was listed nearby. Jesse's household was next to George, David's household was next to Jesse and the next household was Thomas Peed. A Thomas Peed was listed as head of a household in Randolph County. Thomas bought land in 1814.

There were several Peed males who were of age to witness deeds or were married during the years 1803-1821. Some of the names were John, Thomas, Jesse, David, Leroy and William.

The following records are from Person and Granville County, NC marriage records:
Thomas married Elizabeth Shearman in Granville County 12 December 1812
John married Sally Robard in Person County on 1 January 1815
William married Elizabeth Mize in Granville County on 21 June 1821
Jesse married Holly Cash in Person County on 16 March 1814
David married Elizabeth Adcock in Granville County on 8 September 1818
Leroy married Polly Oakley in Person County 29 November 1814

John and William were never listed as heads of households in Person County. They must have migrated to another area.

1812 Person County Tax records (from Person County NC Compilations in Person County Public Library page 96) shows Richard Peed and George Peed listed in Captain Fowler's Company. These Companies were militia groups.
From same record as above on page 117. The tax list for 1823 listed in Captain Sweeney's Company a Thomas Peed 0-1, David Peed 0-1, Jess Peed 0-1.

A Gray Peed was listed in Captain Olivers Company 0-1 (a different area of the county, McGhee, Oliver, Stanfield, Van Hook and Dixon were some of the names in the area)

George Peed
1 male 45+ yrs.
1 female 45+ yrs.

Jesse Peed
2 males 0-10 yrs.
1 male 16-26 yrs.
2 females 0-10 yrs
1 female 16-26 yrs.
Jesse married Holly Cash in Person County on 16 March 1814. Jesse died 2 November 1833. (Information source, the March 1834 Person County Court Record)
Jesse and Holly had 5 children, Samuel, Solomon, Harvey, Columbus and Fannie

Samuel married Eunice "Euncy" Walton on 2 March 1843. In 1845 he moved his family to Pike County, Indiana by covered wagon. His children were Lucy Ann Monroe, George, and Orion.

Solomon's wife Eunice died in 1853 and is buried in the Bethlehem Cemetery in Clay Township, Indiana. He then married Sarah Hornbrook on 4 December 1855.

Solomon and Sarah had 10 children.
Lillie Jane b. 7 December 1856
Mary S. b. 20 March 1858
Solomon b. 9 October 1861
William b. 1860
Caroline Eliza b. 29 March 1863
Eunice b. 7 January 1865
Sarah Hornbrook b. 9 November 1867
Bess b. 27 September 1869
Princess Iola b. 8 April 1872
Charlie 13 May 1876
Information about Jesse and Solomon Peed is from June Philips of Indiana.

David Peed
1 male 0-10 yrs.
1 male 16-26 yrs.
1 female 16-26 yrs.

Thomas Peed
3 males 0-10 yrs.
1 male 16-26 yrs.
1 female 10-16 yrs
1 female 16-26 yrs

Thomas Peed married Elizabeth Shearman 12 December 1812 in Granville County NC, bondsman Jermiah Roberts, Stephen D. Snead, witness.

Thomas Peed bought 50 acres of land on Cub Creek, transaction was witnessed by John Peed. Deed Book D page 412

1817 Thomas Peed sold 71 acres of land on Cub Creek to Dan Tucker. Deed Book E page 162

Richard Peed
1 male 0-10 yrs.
2 males 10-16 yrs.
1 male 16-18 yrs
1 male 16-26 yrs
1 male 45+ yrs
1 female 0-10 yrs
1 female 16-26 yrs
1 female 45+ yrs
Richard Peed DB C page 379 in 1803, Person County, NC Register of Deeds Office
Purchased 206 acres land on Cobb (Cubb) Creek.
Richard Peed lost for debt 206 acres land on Cub Creek. DB E page 307

Leroy Peed
1 male 16-26 yrs.
1 female 45+ yrs
Leroy Peed married Polly Oakley 29 November 1814 in Person County, NC

Jesse Peed page 19
1 male 5-10 yrs
2 males 10-15 yrs
1 male 15-20 yrs
1 male 30-40 yrs
1 male 40-50 yrs
1 female 10-20 yrs
1 female 30-40 yrs
1 female 40-50 yrs

Leroy Peed  page 34
1 male 30-40 yrs
1 male 60-70 yrs
1 female 40-50 yrs.

David Peed page 37
1 male 10-15 yrs.
1 male 30-40 yrs.
1 female 0-5 yrs
3 females 5-10 yrs
1 female 30-40 yrs.

Robert Peed page 37
1 male 20-30 yrs

Leroy Peed
1 male 20-30 yrs
1 male 50-60 yrs
1 male 70-80 yrs
1 female 50-60 yrs

Leroy Peed made a will in 1847 leaving his wife Mary all personal and real estate during her lifetime after her death to Joseph H. Fowler who lives with me at this time (I do not have a record of Leroy marrying a Mary.)
Joseph H. Fowler was killed at Sharpsburg in 1862 during the Civil War. (page 103 Historical Sketch of Person County by Stuart Wright)

David Peed
3 males under 5 yrs
1 female under 5
1 male and 1 female 10-15
1 male 15-20
3 females 15-20
1 female 30-40
1 male 40-50

Robert Peed, total in household 6, 4 listed employed in agriculture, 1 male 20-30 yrs. The others in the household were not listed by age. They are listed as mulatto and by name in the 1850 census.

David and Robert must have lived near each other, they were listed on the same census page.

Leroy Peed (this household was listed several pages from the other 2 Peed families. 3 listed employed in agriculture)
1 male 20-30 yrs
1 male 50-60 yrs.
1 male 70-80 yrs
1 female 50-60 yrs.

Samuel Peed
2 males under 5 yrs
1 male 10-15
1 male 20-30
1 female under 5
1 female 30-40

October 16, 1850
Household #989
Robert Peed 45 yrs. Farmer Born in NC Real Estate value $148
Elizabeth, 52 yrs, Mulatto, NC
Azariah T., 20 yrs, Mulatto, Farmhand
Joseph P. , 18 yrs., Mulatto, Farmhand
Albert, 16 yrs., Mulatto, Farmhand
Edward, 14 yrs., Mulatto

Household #990
David Peed, 51 yrs, Farmer, Real Estate value $100, Born Va.
Elizabeth, 56 yrs, born NC
Joel, 23 yrs, Farmhand
Elizabeth, 21 yrs
Anna, 18 yrs
George W., 20 yrs.
Jesse, 15 yrs
Melinda, 13 yrs.

David Peed married Elizabeth Adcock in Granville County NC on 8 September 1818, bondsman David Adcock. Deed book O page 428, 22 March 1842
Moses Chambers of Person County in the state of NC deeded 100 acres of land for and in consideration of the love and affection fro Simeon B., Anne, Martha, Joicey, Lucretia, Joel, Elizabeth, George W., Ezra, Ava, Jesse, and Belinda Peed, children of David Peed. Land lying on the waters of Rocky Fork Creek in Person County, NC.

This same tract was conveyed to David E. (Ezra) Peed on 9 Jun 1879. Deed Book CC page 205 by the children of David Peed. Transaction witnessed by Simeon B. Peed.

Jesse married Rebecca Hudgings in Granville County, NC on 10 May 1859. G. W. Peed was bondsman

Household #991
Simeon Peed 32 yrs
Eliza A., 30 yrs
Emoline 6 yrs
David 2 yrs

Simeon Peed married Eliza Ann Clayton on 17 November 1842 in Person County, NC
Eliza Ann was the daughter of Thomas Clayton. Deed Book Q page 524 conveys to Eliza Ann Peed, Thomas D. Clayton, Minerva Clayton, Harriet ? Clayton, Lemuel -R. Clayton and Reuben Clayton. Doth bargain and sell unto Thomas D. Clayton trustee for Eliza Ann Peed one hundred acres of land on the waters of Mayo adjoining the lands of John Yarborgh, Thomas T. Allen and others and one cow and calf for the use and benefit of the said Eliza Ann Peed during her natural life and then to the heirs of her body.

1850 note: Moses Chamber, Household 1034 must have lived near the David Peeds. He deeded land to David Peeds children in 1842.
Moses Chambers 63 yrs.
Nancy Bray 38 yrs.

1860 Census Person County, NC showed 3 Peed households

Household #529
David Peed, 60 yrs, Farmer, Real Estate 400
Elizabeth, 62 yrs
George, 30 yrs
Elizabeth, 28 yrs
Avy, 25 yrs.
James, 3 yrs, born in KY. [whose child is this?]

Simeon Peed 40 yrs, Farmer, REal Estate 300
Eliza, 38
Emoline, 14
David, 12
Manerva, 10
Avate, 8
Rozella, 6
George, 4 (died at a young age according to Aunt Lelia Peed Jones)
John, 8/12

Household #532
W. Peed, 30 yrs.
Elvin Peed, 18
Aelline, 8