General Notes

Note: His will was signed on Feb. 4, 1733 and probated on F
eb. 11, 1733. James settled in Surry County, Virginia in 17
14. The boundry of the county was then changed, which chang
ed his residence to Bertie County, North Carolina. May wel
l have arrived as slave to a British officer and changed na
me while fleeing to excape execution. James and Fortain (Fo
rtune) (married 1690/91 Surry Co. Va) had six children: Wil
liam, John, *James Jr.*, Charles (who was a traper/trader/f
rontersman who lived with indians and had an indian wife; c
alled 'Macklemore Chief'), Ephram, Margery.