Edward was a trooper in the French & Indiana War, 1755-56. The "House of
Delegates Journal" 1770-80 says he went in defence of people in outlying
Virginia. "Also said to have served in the N.C. Militia-Court martial
papers: Johnston Co., Nc. 1777.
Virginia's Colonial Soldiers-by Lloyd Dewitt Buckstuck P. 161-Edward
Masterson for 30 days service in Militia paid 300# tobacco.
He moved to Dobbs County, N.C. and died in Wayne County, N.C., prior to a
court order for distribution of his estate, April 20, 1790.
Birth: Of age, 1754. Served as executor of his father's estate.
Marriage: Birth of son James. May have been married twice (Large age
spread in his children.)
Living: Suppena to court in Oct 1777, Cobbs Co., N.C.