14. Benedict⁴ Alderson (John³, Richard², Richard¹) was born in Richmond Co, VA ca 1745. Benedict died before 1795 in York Co, SC.⁽¹⁹⁾

He married Anne Cole(?) in VA, CA 1765. Anne was born estimated 1747. Anne died CA 1811 in York Co, SC. A census listed Anne as head of household in York Co, SC, 1800. Anne 's estate was inventoried 12 October 1811 in York Co, SC. Anne Alderson's estate, administered by William Alderson and Jeremiah Alderson. James Harris and William Parks put up security.

He moved before 1790 in York Co, SC. A census listed Benedict as head of household in Camden Dist, York Co, SC, 1790. 1768, 10 Mar. Lunenburg Co., VA, Cumberland Parish Benedict Alderson refused to shew his lines. [Landon C. Bell, Cumberland Parish, Lunenburg Co., VA, p. 524.]

1768, Aug. Prince Edward Co., VA Deed Book 3, p. 425: Benedict Alderson of Lunenburg Co. and John Cole and wife Anne of Prince Edward Co. to Joseph Motley of Amelia Co. 400 acres on Dahons(?) Creek bounded by Joniah Whitlock, Matthew Jackson, William Carter, Peter David, and George Moore, "the above said land the above John Cole purchased of Thomas Watkins", no witnesses. This seems to indicate that Benedict Alderson whose name comes first was actually the owner of the land and that John Cole and wife Anne who originally held the land, are agreeing to the sale. I may be reading too much into this but I would guess that John Cole gave the land to son-in-law Benedict Alderson but that deed was never recorded--hence both names on this deed, dated August 1768. [letter from Billie D. Hardy, Arlington, TX, March 1991]

1768, 10 Nov. Lunenburg Co., VA Deed Book 11, p. 222: Benedick Alderson and John Smith of Lunenburg Co. to Samuel Cobles of Amelia Co....for consideration of 150 pounds currant money of Virginia....280 acres, more or less, land on both sides of Juniper Creek bounded by Slaughter's Branch, John Stembridge, Hutchin, Revear, a branch of Juniper Creek. Benedict Alderson signed his name "Benedick" and John Smith also signed his own name. Witnesses: John Hawkins, Shadrack Stokes, Robert Evans. [Grace T. Marshall, Deputy Clerk, Circuit Court, Lunenburg Co., VA to Vetra Stephens, Oxford, MS, 24 Oct. 1975]

1778, 14 May. Lunenburg Co., VA Deed Book 13, p. 120: Benedict Alderson and Anne, his wife, of Charlotte Co., Virginia conveyed to Lodowick Farmer of Lunenburg County....for the consideration of 450 pounds currant money of Virginia....1200 acres of land on both sides of Juniper Creek, formerly Charlotte County but now the said land lying and being in the Counties of Lunenburg and Charlotte, bounded by Richard Thomas, Walton, Hill. Benedict signed his own name and Anne signed with her mark. Witnesses: George (x) Terry, Thomas Foster, Wm Thweet, James Cole, Jeremiah Derson. Dated 27 March 1778, recorded 14 May 1778. [Grace T. Marshall, Deputy Clerk, Circuit Court, Lunenburg Co., VA to Vetra Stephens, Oxford, MS, 24 Oct. 1975]

Before 1783. North Carolina. Benedict Alderson moved to North Carolina before 1783. He owed the British government $20.15 and did not have enough property to pay the claims. [Helen Boswell, Moberly, MO, citing Virginia Genealogy, 1981, p. 287.]

1788, Oct. York Co, SC [BC Alderson citation] Benedict Alderson vs. David Elliot. York Co., SC Court ordered that the land attached be advertised according to law.

1789. York Co., SC [BC Alderson citation] Benedict Alderson sued by Samuel Knox in York District, SC

1790, Jan. York Co, SC [BC Alderson citation] Benedict Alderson and Thomas Blankenship have a Scire Facias issued against them by the January Court, York Co, SC for having failed to appear in court according to their recognizance.

1790, April. York Co, SC. [BC Alderson citation] Benedict Alderson, a member of the jury in the April Court session, York Co, SC.

1793, July. York Co, SC [BC Alderson citation] William Spain vs. Benedict Alderson. Debt. Col Joseph How enters himself as security for costs.

1794, July. York Co, SC [BC Alderson citation] Alexander Candlish vs. Benedict Alderson. Case. Judgment by default.

1794, July. York Co, SC [BC Alderson citation] William Spain vs Benedict Alderson and John Polk. Debt. Judgment by default according to specialty, with interest and costs of suit.

1795, May. York Co, SC [BC Alderson citation] Administration of the Estate of Benedict Alderson, deceased, granted to Widow Ann Alderson and James C. Alderson, who enetered into bond and, took the oath prescribed by law. Property to be sold on credit of twelve months on the last day of June next.

1795, May. York Co, SC [BC Alderson citation] On motion of Samuel Lowrie, Esquire, that a paper said to be the Will of Benedict Alderson, deceased, be proven and admitted to record. The May Court of York County, SC were of the opinion that the proof was not sufficeint to establish the same as a will.

1795, 3 June. York Co, SC [BC Alderson citation] Benedict Alderson's estate is inventoried in York Co., SC, Estate Bk. ABC, p. 121. Among other estate items he had eight slaves and seven horses.

1804, Nov. 6. York Co., SC, Will Book B, p. 397: James C. Alderson, Settlement of the Estate of Bendt. Alderson for the Year 1804 being a final Settlement. Produced Receipts from Amstead Alderson, James Alderson, Jeremiah Alderson, William Alderson in favour of his wife late Mary Alderson and John Polk in favour of his wife late Nancy Alderson acknowledging themselves satisfied and fully paid their respective shares of said Estate upon Division. Sworn to before me Novbr 6th 1804 Alexr Moore [title unclear] [copy of original in York Co., SC, Estate Records, Bk. 52, p. 2277, from Billie Hardy, Arlington, TX, March 1991]

1830. York Co, SC. [citation of BC Alderson] York County, SC Chancery Bill Number 50, dated 1830, had part of the testimony as: 'Ann Alderson, wife and Executrix of Benedict Alderson, deceased, and James Alderson, executor of said Benedict, do owe to Samuel Knox, a bond inherited by Mary Candlish, wife of Alexander Sutton. Mary Candlish was the daughter of Sarah Knox, daughter of Samuel Knox, who won the suit.

Benedict Alderson and Anne Cole(?) had the following children:

+ 33 i. Elizabeth (Nancy)⁵ Alderson was born 1766.

34 ii. Armistead Alderson was born in NC ca 1770. He married twice. He married Peggy Hutchison in Mecklenburg Co, NC, 14 January 1803. He married Elizabeth Orr in Sumner Co, TN, 14 September 1818.⁽²⁰⁾ Elizabeth was born in VA ca 1785. She was listed as a resident in the census report in Maury Co, TN, 1850.

He was listed as a resident in the census report in Maury Co, TN, 1850.

+ 35 iii. James Alderson was born ca 1774.

36 iv. Mary Alderson. She married William Alderson.

+ 37 v. Robert Alderson was born ca 1777.

+ 38 vi. Jeremiah Alderson was born ca 1780.

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