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Military - Revolutionary War Soldier Death Fact: Buriedin a graveyardthat has been used since 1765

Soon after his arrival in NorthCarolina, Samuel Job was swindled out ofhis land. A grant or deed was duly executed by the King's representative,but the seal opposite his signature was omitted. Because of omission, theKing's Court ruled that the land or grant was invalid and the landtogether with the improvements, were soldto another settler. Samuel Job lived in the part of Rowan County, NC, that became Davie County after1830.

1773 Samuel Job was listed on Spurgin's tax list of the Yadkin area ofRowan County.

1778 Samuel was listed on Captain Johnston's property tax list.Anorderwas given to survey 300 acres for Samuel on the Yadkin River. Samuelserved in the Revolutionery War. He was taxed 1 pound, 13 shillings, and10 pence.

1781 A letter from A. McClain to George Hooper mentioned Job.

" WilmingtonFeb. 9, 1781 Dear Sir, Captain Swain arrived here yesterdayafternoon, after passage of 12 or 14 hours. By him I received yourletter, but no newspapers, andwhat you sent to Kitty. The bad weather,Job's indisposition, and the failure of the chair, are additional evilsto those whichyou might expect. Your riding onhorseback, and I supposeupon Job's saddle must have completed your traveling misfortunes. I begfor withers on more accounts than one. My wine is almost out an heexpected to sail so soon that I fear you will not be able to procure thatarticlein time to send it to him. Last night I had a letter from Hay, apretty long one...  (end of letter) George Hooper was a brother toWilliam Hooper, signerof the Declaration of Indepedence for NorthCarolina. The letter was found in the state records of North Carolina byHarlee Jobe.

1782 Samuel Job received 1, 7 sh., 6 p. (army certificate)

1783 Samuel Job received 9, 4 sh. (army certificate)

1784 Nov. 4, For services in the establishmentofAmerican Independence,the State of North Carolina granted Samuel Job 300 acreson the YadkinRiver at 50shillins per 100 acres. adjunct to Samuel Bryan and JacobLittle. The lengthy document spelled out the exact location and assigns.Witness, Alexander Martin ourGovernor, etc.

1789 Jan. 12, Samuel Job and Stephen Riddle witnessed the will of AdamBlack, Samuel served on a Road Jury in Rowan County, NC.

1790 Thecensus of Rowan County, Salisbury District, listed the familyofSamuel Job; 2 males over 16, 1 male under 16, and 5 females of variousages.

1793 Sanuel sold6 1/2 acres on Big Yadkin for 10 pounds to StephenRiddle and Lewis Little.

1803 Aug. 18, Rowan County, Samuel Job signed his will. He bequeathed tohis wife, Rachel, "the moveable property of my estate, and one mare andsaddle.I, leaving my land at my discretion to be equally divided betweenmy two sons Thomas andSamuel; and like wise I give to my beloved sonSamuel, one horse andcolt, and like wise I devise and will to my sonsThomas and Samuel to pay each of my daughters fifteen dollars..." Thewill was witnessed by Benjamin Jarvis and Benjamin Riddle.

1806 Feb. 16, Samuel Job died.

1806 Samuel Job (?Jr.) sold 1991/2acres (part of his original grant)toPeter Clemmons for $600. Witnessedby GoviaClampet and John Clemmons.