Journal Report



Generation Four


6. Joseph4 Regan , Jr. (Joseph3, Francis2, Daniell1). Joseph was born circa 1709 in Surry County, VA. or Isle of Wight County, VA. 1706? He married Anne ?? 'Anna' circa 1735 in probably in NC. Date and Place Source: Sam West. Joseph died in 1783 in Bladen County, NC,. Will is dated 4 January, 1773. Lived at least 10 years after Will date. His body was interred in 1783 in Bladen County, NC.
Occupation: Planter.

     26 Nov., 1736.
Register of Deeds Office, Bladen County, NC. Joseph Regan bought land in Bladen County, NC near "The Great Swamp", or "Big Swamp as it is called today.

3 DEC., 1753.
Register of Deeds Office, Bladen County, NC, Deed Book 19. Page 566. William Cain, Sr. of Bladen County sold Joseph Regan, Jr. 200 acres on the Southside of the Great Swamp. The indenture reads as follows: This indenture made the 3rd day of December in the year of our Lord, 1753, between William Cain, Planter, of the County of Bladen in the Province of North Carolina and Olive [Olive Regan (Cain), sister of Joseph Regan, Jr.] his wife of the one part and Joseph Regan, Planter of the County and Providence aforesaid. Witnesseth that the said William Cain for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Pounds Proclamation money to him in hand paid before the ensealing and delivery hereof by the said Joseph Regan, the receipt whereof the said William Cain, doth hereby acknowledge and thereof and from every part and parcel thereof fully, freely and absolutely exonerate, acquit and forever discharge the said Joseph Regan, his heirs, exers., administrators and assigns by these presents have given, granted, bargained, sold, aliened, enfeoffed, conveyed and confirmed and by these presents doth give, grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, convey, and confirm unto the said Joseph Regan, a certain piece or parcel of land lying and being in the said County of Bladen on the South side of the Great Swamp. Beginning at a small water oak on the Swamp, running South 70 degrees, East 146 poles to a pine, South 20 West 220 poles to a pine, North 70 degrees West 146 poles to a pine, then down the swamp to the first station, containing 200 acres of land, it being part of a tract of 400 acres laid out for the said William Cain by His Majesty's letter Patent to him thereof made and duly executed, bearing date 15th day of November, 1753, as doth and may at large appear .... William Cain (Seal) her Olive (X) Cain (Seal) mark Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of us: James McCallum, Joseph Cain [Son of William Cain, Sr.] Acknowledged in open court March 1754 by William Cain, Sr. and Olive Cain, wife of the said William Cain and Olive Cain wife of the said William Cain resigned her right of dower. Thomas Robeson, Clerk

1762.
Walter Clarke, The Colonial and State Records of North Carolina, Vol XXV , (1789-1790) with Supplement for other years. Goldsboro, NC, Nash Brothers Book and Job Printers, 1906. pages 480-481. 1762 The General Assembly ordered in 1762 that the Commissioners of the said district to lay out and make a road through Regan's Swamp in Bladen County, to the Court House in the said County. The Law in part reads as follows: I. Whereas, a Public Road through Regan's Swamp to the Court House in Bladen County, will be of great benefit and utility, as well to the inhabitants of Pee Dee, as to those residing on the Westerly side of the said Swamp, in order to transport their produce and effects to markets, and attend the Courts. II. Be it therefore enacted, by the Governor, Council, and Assembly and by the authority of the same, that Archibald McMi---ih, Joseph Regan, and Joseph Fort [Indv. #924], are hereby appointed Commissioners of the Roads on the Westerly side of Regan's Swamp in Bladen County aforesaid; and they are directed and authorized, within six months after the said passing of this Act to lay or stake out or cause to be laid out or staked out a Road from the Westerly side of the said Swamp thro' the same to Johnson's Bluff ....... III. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that Hugh Waddle, Robert Jonston, and William McRee , Esquires., are appointed Commissioners of the Roads on the Easterly side of the said Swamp from Johnston's Bluff to the Court House.

1763.
1763 Tax List of Bladen County, NC , State Department of Archives and History, Raleigh, NC. 1763 Names listed - Joseph Regan and son [Ralph Regan]. Females were not counted as taxables. Two white polls, two black males for a total of four.

4 JAN., 1773.
NC Will Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Bladen County, NC. Page 578. 4 Jan., 1773. The Will of Joseph Regan, Sr. reads as follows: In the Name of God 'Amen'. The 4th day of January in the year of our Lord Anno Domino, 1773. I Joseph Regan of Bladen County in the province of North Carolina, planter, being sick in body but of good and perfect memory thanks be to God, and calling to mind and remembrance the uncertain estate of this transitory life and that all flesh must yield unto death when it shall please God to call. I do make and declare this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following: First: Being penitent and sorry for all my sins, most humbly desiring forgiveness for the same, I commend my soul unto Almighty God, my Saviour and Redeemer, in whom and by whose merit I trust and believe and assuredly to be saved and to have the full remission of all my sins and to inherit the Kingdom of Heaven, and my body I commit to the earth to be decently buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named and for settling my temporal estate and such goods, chattels and debts, as it hath pleased God favor me with. I first desire that all my lands shall be equally divided between my three sons, Ralph, John and Richard Regan, that my negros, home furniture and living stock of all kinds, shall be equally divided between my loving wife, Anna Regan and the sons above mentioned. And it is my further desire that Mr. Absalom Barnes and Mr. Samuel Cain shall divide the above lands, stocks and negros and house and furniture. And I hereby make and appoint my two eldest sons, Ralph Regan and John Regan, full and sole Executors of my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking, disannulling and making void all former Wills and bequests by me made and declaring this to be my last and only Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have put my hand and seal, the day and year above written. Joseph Regan (seal) Witnesses present: Samuel Richardson, William Moore, and William Bird [Byrd?] "and house furniture" was interlined before this deed was signed.

1773.
The Colonial and State Records of North Carolina, Volume XXIII. pages 908-909. 1773 The General Assembly of NC passed an act in 1773 for laying out and establishing a Public Road from Charlotte Town, in Mecklenburg County, to Bladen Court House. The Act reads in part: "road ... to run from Charlotte Town, in Mecklenburg County, through the Counties of Mecklenburg and Anson, to Hall's Ferry, on Drowning Creek, and from thence the nearest and most convenient way into Johnson's Bluff Road, leading to Bladen Court House. John Polk, Adam Alexander, Robert Barnett, John Cole, Charles Robinson, William Terry, Jr., Neill McFall, Joseph Fort [Indv. #924], Joseph Regan, James Piggot, and Thomas Robinson , Jun., Esquires were appointed Commissioners for laying out and establishing the said road.

12 NOV., 1779.
Deed Book 19, Bladen County, NC. Page 457. 12 Nov., 1779. State of North Carolina. No. 5. To all to whom these presents shall come, Greetings: Know ye that we for and in consideration of the sum of fifty shillings for every hundred acres hereby paid into our Treasury by Joseph Regan, have given, and granted and by these presents do give and grant unto the said Joseph Regan a tract of land containing 300 acres lying and being in our said County of Bladen on the East side of Drowning Creek and on both sides of Jackson Swamp. Beginning on the East side of said Swamp at a large pine and running South 75 East 222 poles to a small pine then South 65 West 222 poles to a pine, than North 25 West 222 poles to a stake, then North 65 West 222 poles to the beginning. Patent dated November 12th, 1779.

12 NOV., 1779.
NC Will Book I? , Clerk of Court's Office, Bladen County, NC Page 578. 12 Nov., 1779. A grant of land was made by the State of North Carolina to Joseph Regan, Jr. for land on both sides of Jackson Swamp containing 300 acres of land. Jackson Swamp is located in present day Robeson County, NC near NC Highway 41 and several miles south of the Big Swamp. The grant reads as follows: State of North Carolina. No. 5. To all to whom these presents shall come, Greetings. Know ye that we for and in consideration of the sum of fifty shillings for every hundred acres hereby paid into our Treasury by Joseph Regan, have given and granted and by these presents do give and grant unto the said Joseph Regan a tract of land containing 300 acres lying and being in our said County of Bladen on the East side of Drowning Creek and on both sides of Jackson Swamp. Beginning on the East side of Jackson Swamp at a large pine and running South 75 East 222 poles to a small pine then South 65 West 222 poles to a pine, then North 25 West 222 poles to a stake, then North 65 West 222 poles to the beginning. Patent dated November 12, 1779.

1781.
Tax List Records, State Department of Archives and History, Raleigh, NC. 1781 The following people were classified as Exempts. Joseph Regan, Ralph Regan, John Regan, Richard Regan

1783.
NC State Archives, The NC Inventories of Estates, 1677-1784. The Estate Inventory of Joseph Regan of Bladen County is listed.

7 NOV., 1784.
Nash Odom, Family History, 1971. Page 34. 7 Nov., 1784. Joseph Regan had 300 acres of land on Middle Swamp, NC surveyed.

Register of Deeds Office, Bladen County, NC, NC Books B and M (1775-1821) Page 372. no date The record of the division of the estate of Joseph Regan, Jr. reads as follows: Agreeable to the Last Will and Testament of Joseph Regan, deceased, have divided this said estate as follows. Namely: Ann Regan's part of the estate of Joseph Regan, deceased. One negro man named Sam and one negro wench named Lucy. Ralph Regan's part of the Estate of Joseph Regan, deceased, are as follows: 150 acres of land in Bladen County on the Southside of the Ten Mile Swamp. Beginning at a white oak tree William Cain's corners thence North 70 East 155 poles to a pine thence North 20 W? 15 pole per inch per f-- Cambell D. Swr. also another tract of land containing two hundred acres lying in Bladen County in the North West side of the Ten Mile Swamp including Franklin's Folly beginning at a pine standing in the edge of the Ten Mile Swamp and runs North 45 East 200 pole thence North 43 East 160 pole thence South 45 East 200 pole thence South 43 North 160 pole to the first station plated to a scale 100 pole in a inch per Sand Bend D. Swr. -- John Blount, Shadrock Lee chain bearers also another tract of land containing 100 acres in Bladen County on Jackson Swamp South West of the Great Swamp. Beginning at a pine in Joseph Regan's upper line East of said swamp and running thence North 40 West 31 chains 63 links to a stake among 4 pines then South 50 West 31 chains to a stake thence South 40 East 31 chains and 63 links to a stake thence South 40 East 31 chains 63 links to a stake among 3 pines then direct to the beginning. 23 December 1772 deed per scale 15 chains per inch. Robert Edwards Swr. as the patented pilots of the above said tracts of land well more fully appear. Also, one negro man named Sam and one negro girl named Phebe. John Regan's part of the estate of Joseph Regan, deceased, of one tract of land containing one hundred acres in Bladen County lying on both sides of Abraham Richardson's Branch forming Abraham Richardson's line. Beginning at a pine in corner tree of the land he now lives on and running North 45 West 127 pole then South 45 West 127 pole thence South 45 East 127 pole to the first station piloted by a scale of 100 poles per inch surveyed for Joseph Regan May the 11th 1774 per Sand Bardel, Henry Taylor, John Sizemore, chain bearers, also another tract of land containing two hundred acres et brings the upper half of a 400 acre survey which was surveyed for William Cain or by the patent and the plot will more fully appears and runs as follows. Beginning at a white oak and runs South 70 East 146 poles to a pine thence South 20 440 poles to the beginning surveyed for William Cain March 4th 1749 for William Pne D Swr. Also, one negro girl named Mincey and one negro child named Lenison. Richard Regan's part of the estate of Joseph Regan's, deceased. Namely, 150 acres of land it being the plantation whereon he now lives being the lower half of a 300 acre survey in Bladen County on Middle Swamp beginning at a pine thence North 45 West 219 pole to the beginning surveyed for Joseph Regan August 20th 1756 per Faoned Campbell D.S. also one other tract of land containing 300 acres of land in Bladen County on the East side of Drowning Creek and both sides of Jackson Swamp ... to the beginning surveyed for Joseph Regan 13th July 1778. Scale 100 pole per inch. John Yates Swr. Also, negro girl named Patience one negro boy named Jubitu and one negro girl Sal. A line return of the Division of the land and negros of the estate of Joseph Regan, deceased. Samuel Cain Abraham Barnes No. 1783. This division is ordered to be registered. John White, Clerk.

Anne ?? 'Anna.' Anne was born circa 1715. Anne died circa 1796 in Robeson County, NC,. Will is dated 2 September, 1796. Her body was interred in 1796 in Robeson County, NC. 6 MAR., 1784.
Register of Deeds office, Bladen County, NC, Deed Book 19. Page 583. 6 Mar. 1784. A Deed of Gift to their "loving mother, widow" Anna Regan is recorded from Ralph, John, and Richard Regan. The Deed reads as follows: To all to whom these presents shall come, we Ralph Regan, John Regan, and Richard Regan, do send Greeting. Know ye that we the said Ralph Regan, John Regan, and Richard Regan of the Parish of St. Martins in the County of Bladen, Planters, for and in consideration of the love, goodwill and affection which we have and do bear towards our loving Mother, Anna Regan, of the same Parish and County, widow, have given and granted and do by these presents freely give and grant unto the said Anna Regan, or during the space of her life or widowhood, a certain tract of land whereon she now lives, containing 150 acres, it being one half of a 300 acre survey for Joseph Regan with all the hereditaments thereunto belonging in the Parish aforesaid, of which the signing of these presents, we have delivered her, the said Anna Regan, in full possession of the said tract of land with all of the hereditaments thereunto belonging. To have and to hold during the term of her life, or widowhood. In witness whereof we have hereunto put our hands and seal, the 6th day of March, 1784. Ralph Regan (seal) John Regan (seal) Richard Regan (seal) X his mark Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of William Moore, and John Cain. May Term, 1784. This Deed was proved in open Court and ordered to be registered. John White, County Clerk. 1784 Tax List of Bladen County, NC.

1784.
Tax List has Anne Regan owning 150 acres. See Captain Ralph Regan [Record #26] Census of NC, Fayette District, Robeson County.

1790.
Anna Regan 2 Free White Females. [Anna, ?] 4 slaves. [Sam, Lucy, ?, ?]

22 SEP., 1796.
Will Book I, Clerk of Court Office, Robeson County, NC. Page 44. 22 Sept. 1796. Will is recorded. Will mentions: Sons: Richard Regan, John Regan. Granddaughters: Olive Powers, Nancy Regan, Martha Regan, Oliva Ezzell, Sarah Hawthorn, Nancy Andress, Elizabeth Regan, Nancy Regan, Mary Regan, Nancy Andress (daughter of Joseph and Nancy Andress) Grandsons: Spann Regan, William Regan, John Regan, Ralph Regan. The Executors were John Regan, son, and William Regan, grandson. Testators were John Cain and Oliva Cain..
Children of Joseph4 Regan , Jr. and Anne ?? 'Anna' were as follows:

7. Olive4 Regan (Joseph3, Francis2, Daniell1). Olive was born circa 1715 in Bertie County, NC. She married William Cain , Sr. circa 1734. Olive died circa 1797 in Robeson County, NC,. Will dated 1797. Her body was interred.
3 DEC., 1753.
Register of Deeds Office, Bladen County, NC, Deed Book 19. Page 566. 3 Dec., 1753. Olive [Regan] Cain is mentioned in the sale of 200 acres of land in Bladen County, NC between her husband William Cain, Sr. and her brother Joseph Regan, Jr. See Joseph Regan, Jr. [Indv. #24].

10 FEB.,1781
Olive is mentioned in her husband's Will.
William Cain , Sr. William was born in 1700. William died in 1791 in Bladen County, NC,. from headstone inscription. Will date 10 Feb., 1781. His body was interred in Bladen County, NC. Ammon Community, old 'Cain Burial Ground.' Occupation: Planter

     3 DEC., 1753.
Register of Deeds Office, Bladen County, NC, Deed Book 19, page 566. 3 Dec., 1753 Register records a sell of 200 acres of land on the Southside of the Great Swamp or Big Swamp to Joseph Regan, Jr. See Joseph Regan, Jr. [Indv. #24]. 1791.

29 OCT., 1775.
Bladen County, NC Abstracts of Wills, 1734-1900 lists the Will of Thomas Robeson, Sr. Reads as follows -
Name: Thomas Robeson, Sr.
Will date: 29 Oct., 1775.
Probate date: 9 Nov., 1775. (Nuncupative Will)
Sons: Peter, Thomas.
Other Legatee: James Council.
Witnesses: William Cain and wife, Olive Cain. Joseph Cain and wife, Ann Cain.
Sworn before Thomas Owen , Esq., one of his Majesties Justices of the Peace.

10 FEB., 1781.
Bladen County, NC Abstracts of Wills, 1734-1900 lists the Will of William Cain, Sr. Reads as follows -
Name: William Cain (Planter)
Will Date: 10 Feb., 1781.
Wife: Olive.
Sons: Joseph, Samuel, John, James.
Grandson: Samuel Cain, son of Samuel and Lucy Cain.
Son-in-law: Geo. Willis (Lands known as "Cains Camp").
Executors: Samuel and John Cain (sons).
Witnesses: Richard Singletary, Jno. Cain, Sam'l Cain.

Nash A. Odom, Family Research, 1971. Page 7. William Cain, is buried in the Ammon Community of Bladen County, NC, near the Turn Bull Creek, about one mile off State Rural Road No. 1002 in the old " Cain Burial Ground". The graves are simply marked with wooden rails around and over the graves. There are many old stones to be found with inscriptions that can be read. The small stone of William Cain reads " William Cain, Died 1791. Old Man".
Children of Olive4 Regan and William Cain , Sr. were as follows:


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