Wills, Probate, Administration

Ming, David. 1674. In his will, dated 12 June 1674, and probated 19 Aug 1674, the following are named: wife, Elizabeth; sons, Joseph, David, Thomas, Benjamin, Jonathan; daughters, Elizabeth Brangman (receives a shilling only) Rachel Colson, Hannah Ming; grandchildren; Christopher Colson, Hannah Ming; and cousins Ellen Thaxton. "Bermuda Will Book" 1, Pg. 189.

Ming, Edward. 1734/35. Edward Ming of Pasquotank, 27 Jan 1734/35; 17 Feb 1734/35; wife, Mary; daughter, Mary; halfsisters, Elizabeth and Sarah; wife's father, Joseph Jessop. From Abstract of Wills prior to 1760 found in the Office of Secretary of State, Raleigh, NC. Also: Hathaway, J. R. B., NORTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL REGISTER, Vol. 1, No. 1, Jan. 1900, Pg. 62.

Ming, (Minge) Elizabeth. 1672 Will of Thomas Sparks, 3 Nov 1672, proved 4 Dec 1672, Wife, Ellie Sparks; daughter, Mary Sparks; son, Nathaniel; granddaughter, Elizabeth Ming. Witness: Sam Brangman, Samuel Jordan. "Tyler's Quarterly", Vol. 29, Pg. 337. Also: Mercer, Julia E. "Bermuda Settlers of the 17th Century", Baltimore, Genealogical Publishing Company, 1892, Pg. 200.

Ming, James. 1725. Inventory found in North Carolina "Inventory and Wills", Will Book #3, Pg. 81, File # SS876, 1722-1735. Located in the State Archive Raleigh, NC.

Ming, James. 1795. Will of Thomas Beasley names: Martha, Elizabeth, Samuel and Joseph Beasley, James and Joseph Ming. Hathaway, J. R. B..   NORTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL REGISTRY, Vol. 2, No. 2, April 1901, Pg. 258.

Ming, John. Will proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 1657-1660, Canterbury, England. "English Parish and Probate Records", 1660. Ancestry.com.

Ming, John, Sr. Will proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 1657-1660, Canterbury, England. "English Parish and Probate recorded", No. 146. Ancestry.com.

Ming, Joseph. Died before 27 March 1707. On that date, his widow received a Letter of Administration. At the same time the court ordered an inventory of his estate. Price, William S. Jr., Editor. "The Colonial records of NC", (Second Series) Vol. III NC Higher Court Records, 1702-1708, Pg. 335, General Court, 27 March 1707.

Ming, Joseph. 1750. Dated 1 Dec 1750 & 25 March 1751. Son Thomas, daughters Sarah Wilkins, Annarita Collins, and Mary Ming(e), grandsons Joseph Wilkins and Joseph Collins, son Joseph, wife Rachel, Thomas Ward and son Joseph Executors. Test. Rachel Combel, Thomas Ward, Thomas Calloway. Will recorded in Vol. XXI Pg. 29-30, Chowan Co., NC, Dept of Archives and History, Raleigh, NC. Hathaway, J.R.B. NORTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL REGISTER, Vol. 1, No. 3, Pg. 352.

Ming, Joseph. 1763. January Court 1763. Ordered that John Benbury, Robert Beasley, Edward Vail with Mr John Vail, audit the account of Charles Blount, Sr., administrator of Mr. Joseph Ming Dec'd. Thomas Evans. Loose Estate Papers, Chowan Co., NC. NC State Archives, Raleigh, NC.

Ming, Joseph. 1766. Order to divide the Estate of John Lewis according to the will. Division to: Joseph Ming, Isaac Lewis, Elijah Lewis, Ester Lewis, Sarah Lewis and Anna Lewis.   Probate records of Chowan Co., on file in the State Archives, Raleigh, NC, Bound Miscellaneous Papers 1694-1799. (State File C.R. 024.928.1-20)

Ming, Joseph. 1795. Will of Thomas Beasley names: Martha, Elizabeth, Samuel and Joseph Beasley, James and Joseph Ming. Hathaway, J. R. B..   NORTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL REGISTRY, Vol. 2, No. 2, April 1901, Pg. 258.

Ming Jr., Joseph. 1752. Appeared before J. Halsey and swore that the addition to the inventory of Joseph Ming, late of Chowan Co., NC was true and correct. 17 April 1752. NC State Archives, Loose Chowan Estate records, Fiberdex box # C. R. 024.508.71.

Ming, Martha. 1735. Will of Thomas Horth mentions Grandaughter Mary Ming ½ of my land, cattle and hogs. Sarah and Thomas Ming (my daughter's children) - ½ of my land, cattle and hogs. Daughter Martha Ming - rest of my goods. Son in Law, Nathaniel Ming to pay Mary Herle £8 when she is of age. Ex. Luke Gregory, Son in Law, Nathaniel Ming. 29 Oct 1735. Land Grant Book 4, Pg. 28. Bradley, Dr. Stephen E. Jr. EARLY RECORDS OF NORTH CAROLINA, Vol.V: Wills 1723 - 1736 (from the Secretary of State Papers) 1993, Pg. 40, Item 216.

Ming, Nathaniel. 1735. See: Ming, Martha. 1735. Will of Thomas Horth---

Ming, Solomon. Will proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 1657-1660, Canterbury, England, "English Parish and Probate Records", 1659, No. 45. Ancestry.com.

Ming, Thomas. 1769. The Petition of Thomas Ming, Administrator of Thomas Ming, Deceased, Praying and so forth ordered that   ???   Jeremiah Haalsey, Henderson Harding, and Thomas Hoskins, or any two of them divide the estate of Thomas Ming, deceased, agreeable to the act of distribution and return the same to next court.   CHOWAN COUNTY MISCELLANEOUS PAPERS Vol. XIII, 1768-1769, Pg. 130. State Archive, Raleigh NC

Ming, Thomas. 1770 Sarah, his widow is named in the division of his estate. Also named are son, Thomas; daughter Sarah; and Thomas Leary. "Chowan Co. NC Miscellaneous Papers", Vol. XIV, 1767-1771, Pgs. 85 & 139. Also: Family Tree Maker CD 524, Early NC Settlers, 1700s-1900s, Hist. & Gen. Register, Vol. 2, Pg. 267.

Minge, James. 1660. James Minge is mentioned in the will of John Parrish of the Island of Barbados. The will was written 15 May 1660 and proved 23 Oct 1661. Waters, Henry F. "Genealogical Gleanings in England", Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore, 1969, Vol. I, Pg. 144.

Minge, James. 1713. In his will, Mathias Giles states that "I give and bequeath unto James Minge and Richard Davenport all & Singular ye rest of my estate both real & personal & also constitutes & appoint ye above sd James MINGE & Richard Davenport my whole & Sole Executors of this my last will & Testament. Witness my hand & seal this 28th of October 1713". Secretary of State Papers, Colony of North Carolina. S.108.164, Will Book 2, Page 14.   Note: This will was written before 27 Nov 1729, the date Tyrell Co. was organized.

Minge, John. 1742. March 1742. Suit by John Minge and Rebeccah his wife, Administratrix of Thomas Collier, deceased. From Family Tree Maker, CD174 Virginia Vital Records #1, 1600s-1800s, Virginia Will Records from Charles City County Order Books, Pg. 83. ©MyFamily.com, Inc.

Minge, John. 1747. August 1747. Will of John Minge presented by Elizabeth Minge, his executrix and proved.
Virginia Will Records from Charles City County Order Books, Pg. 83. ©MyFamily.com, Inc.

Minge, John. 1760. Will dated 26 Nov 1760, proved, 7 May 1772. Legatees: Daughter, Mary Ming, land in Granville Co., NC, 1280 acres, two negroes and £500 current money; son David, all his land in Halifax Co., NC; to wife, Rebecca, one third his lands, slaves and personal estate for life, rest of the estate to son David. Virginia Will Records, from "Virginia Magazine of History, William and Mary Quarterly, and Tyler's Quarterly" Pg. 85, Genealogical Publishing Company 1932.

Minge, William M. (H ?) 1841. Abstract of the will of William M. Minge of Sturgeon's Point , Co. of Charles City. "To my brother John Minge the whole of my estate real and personal; my sister Elizabeth Nelson; my brother John Minge as Extr." Signed 18 Sept 1830. Witnesses, Jos. Nelson and John Armistead. Codicil, "It is my desire that John Bullefont (Bellfont) have my portion of the land in the town called "Green Swamp". At court, Charles City, 15 April 1841 the will was recorded. Copy test, Ro. W. Christian, Clerk.   Burgess, Louis A., Comp. VIRGINIA SOLDIERS OF 1776, Compiled from Documents on File in the Virginia Land Office, Vol. 1, Clearfield, Pg. 1089. [Military Records: Virginia in the Revolution and War of 1812, © MyFamily.com,Inc., Oct 3, 2006]

Minges, James. St. Lucys Parish, Barbados. In his will, he names his son, James, (born 1 Dec 1674) John (Born 25 May 1678), daughters, Mary, Ann, Elizabeth, all at [age] 25; wife, Jeane-----. Signed James (X) Minges. Witnessed: James Johnson, William Mills. and Samuel Rock. Will proved 13 Feb 1689. St. Lucys Parish, 29 June 1689. RB/41, Pg. 244. Sanders, Joanne Mcree. "Barbados Records", Wills and Administrations, Vol. II, 1681-1700, Printed from Family Tree Maker, CD22, English Settlers in Barbados, 1637-1800.

Sanderson, Ruth.   1727. Died 4 Sept 1727; Will probated 29 July 1728. Kinsmen listed were Thomas Harvey, Miles Gale, and kinswoman Penelope little, Wife of William Little. Abstracted from the will housed in the Office of the Secretary of State,Raleigh, North Carolina. Also: Hathaway's NORTH CAROLINA HISTORY AND GENEALOGICAL REGISTER, Vol. 1, Pg. 74, Pub. 1900. Note: Ruth Sanderson was the daughter of Benjamin Laker of Perquimans. She married first, James MING, second, Richard Sanderson. With this will, it would appear that there was no issue from either marriage.