My interest in the Quarles family is ancillary and bounded by a desire to learn more of the Caudle families that lived next to them and within their community. Hubbard Quarles [14583] was a neighbor to Stephen Caudle, his son Sampson, his grandsons Richard and John Caudle.
The Cheek’s are inextricably intertwined into this discussion of the Quarles and my interest in their heritage has greater breadth inasmuch as they too removed to northwest Wilkes County in the late 1700’s.
Hubbard Quarles was born about 1729 in Spotsylvania Co., VA to John Quarles [14584] and his wife Ann Grayson Quarles [14585]. He died about 1779 in Brunswick Co., VA. Much of the Quarles family removed to the area of Union Co., SC which seems to compound the research I’ve seen on their family history.
Children of John Quarles and his wife Ann Grayson Quarles:
- Elizabeth Quarles [14587], b. abt. 1725 Spotsylvania Co., VA;
- Moses Quarles [14588], b. abt. 1727 Spotsylvania Co., VA;, d. abt. 1801 Spartanburg Co., SC
- Hubbard Quarles [14583], bef. April 1, 1729 Spotsylvania Co., VA;
- James Quarles [14590], bef. April 1, 1729 Spotsylvania Co., VA;
- John Quarles, Jr.[14586], bef. April 1, 1729, VA
Elizabeth Quarles [14587]
Moses Quarles [14588]
88acs granted to Moses Quarles on Red Oak Run Book 32, p.594-595, June 13, 1755. Land adjacent to Hubbard Quarles and Edmunds.
The document lists the following men as having participated in various criminal activities prior to 1782: Mark Powell, William Stegall, William Daniel (Halifax County); Robert Williamson, Peter Thompson, John Barnett, Henry Johnson, George Tucker (Mecklenburg County); David Vaughan, Moses Quarles, Jesse Briggs, Frederick Briggs, Gray Briggs, (Brunswick County); Abner Greenwood, Mordecai Rucker, Charles Knight, Drury Hutchinson (Amelia County); Charles Sceggs (Montgomery County); William King, John Frazer, John Willshire (Prince Edward County); Edmund Graves (Caroline County); David Burton (Cumberland County); Joseph Wray (Powhatan County); William Randall, John Randall, Burr Harris, Samuel Blaine (Prince William County); Robert Bowman (Charlotte County); John Cleaveland (Rock Fish Gap, Va.); Selathiel Coffey (South Carolina); Benjamin Jones (Maryland); Nathaniel Coffey, Samuel Wood, and John Wood.
Cite As Bontley’s account of robberies, 1782. Accession 45000, State government records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
Hubbard Quarles [14583]
Will of Hubbard Quarles of Brunswick Co., Virginia
Posted 6/30/2004 by Myra Brown
-Will of Hubbard Quarles of Saint Andrews Parish, Brunswick Bo., Virginia.
-Mentions of son Moses Quarles, daughter Ann Matthews, granddaughter Betsy Matthews, [grand?]daughter Molly Matthews, daughter Cebel Thompson, daughter Cathy Lanier, granddaughter Polly Lanier.
-Several slave names mentioned.
-Some parts are difficult to read.
James Quarles [14590]
John Quarles, Jr.[14586]
September 30,1723 — John Quarles received a patent for 417 acres on the Massaponnax Run in Spotsylvania Co., VA(1)
1720-1730 — John and Anne Quarles resided in the St. George’s Parish of Spotsylvania Co., VA in the 1720’s extending into the early 1730’s. The Spotsylvania Co. records indicate that John Quarles was married on October 3, 1722. Interestingly, Hubbard’s father was transacting land with Richard Cheek, uncle of Robert Cheek, in Spotsylvania County in 1724. Thirty-eight years later, Hubbard Quarles and Richard Cheek would conduct a land transaction in Brunswick County(2).
July 20, 1746 — Indenture made between Richard Swanson, and Rebecca, his wife, of Brunswick County, and John Quarles of the County of Louisie (sic), for 10 pounds, conveying 90 acres on West side of Little Fork of Red Oak. Witnesses were William Sanford, Thomas Read, and Hugh Williams. Acknowledged in Court on August 7, 1746. Deed Book 3, page 206.
November 7, 1750 — Indenture between Stephen Caudle and wife Mary to James Quarles 250 acres on the lower side of Rocky Run(3). Witnesses were Hugh Williams, Hubbard Quarles, and John Quarles. This document places three Quarles’ in the same place at the same time, at a very early period. The metes and bounds calls include a reference to Joshua Draper’s Spring Branch. This 250 acre parcel is part of the 446 acre tract Stephen Caudle acquired from John Gilliam in 1739.
March 27, 1750 — We, William Read and Hubbard Quarles of St. Andrew Parish, Brunswick County have jointly bought of William Reaves late of the County, 100a, as also we the said Read and Quarles have 2 separate Patents jointly in our names adjoining the other 100a, 1 containing 536a, the other containing 132a, we do divide the aforesaid lands in the presence of the under named Witnesses to wit Beginning at John Davises Corner red Oak thence by a Line of marked Trees to red oak Run so that the upper part from the Line aforesaid on the North side of Red Oak to be properly the Right of the said Qurles (sic) and the remainder part of the above mentioned lands to belong to the said William Reade, dated 28 April 1747. Signed William Read, Hubbard Quarles. Wit: Isaac Mathis, Moses Quarles, Hugh Williams. Court 27 March 1750, Deed acknowledged by William Read and Hubbard Quarles. Deed Book 4, Page 106.
November 23, 1750 — Indenture made between John Burch and Elizabeth his Wife of St. Andrews Parish, Brunswick County, and Brazure Cocke of Henrico County, £150, 420a, in the Fork of Rockey Run, being a Patent granted to Richard Burch, Father of the said John burch dated 28 September 1728 and by Deed of Gift from the said RIchard Burch the land was transfered to the said John Burch. Signed John Burch, Eliza. Burch. Wit: Hugh Williams, Richard Burch, Burgess Wall. Court 26 December 1750, Indenture acknowledged by John Burch. Deed Book 4, Page 200.
December 18, 1750 — Indenture made between Samuel Centel and Mary his wife of St. Andrews Parish, Brunswick County, and Richard Berry, £41, on E side of Red Oak Creek, 300a, it being a tract of Land part of it being given and the other part being sold by William Reynolds to John Kilcrease and Bersheba his wife. Signed Samuell Centall (bhm), Mary Centell (bhm). Wit: Hugh Williams, Hubard Quarles, Benjamin Smith. Court 26 March 1751, Indenture and Receipt acknowledged by Samuell Centell and Mary the wife of the said Samuel personally appeared and relinquished her Right of Dower. Deed Book 5, Page 50. Indenture made 7 November 1750, between Stephen Cordel and Mary his wife of St. Andrews Parish, Brunswick County, and James Quarles of St. Stephens Parish, King and Queen County, £60, on the Lower side of Rockey Run, 250a. Signed Stephen Cordel (bhm), Mary Cordel (bhm). Wit: Hugh Williams, Hubbard quarles, John Quarles. Court 26 March 1751, Indenture and receipt acknowledged by Stephen Cordel. Deed Book 5, Page 53. Stephen Cordel of St. Andrews Parish, Brunswick County, for L&A which I have and bear towards my loving son Joshua Draper of same, 50a, Beginning at the head of red oak Race ground at Hubbard Quarle’s or my own line Thence down a small Branch to the said Draper’s Spring branch thence along Sampson Cordel’s line to Davise’s or Williamse’s Corner Red oak thence along my line to the beginning a the head of the raceground, dated 26 March 1751. Signed Stephen Cordel (bhm). Wit: Hugh Williams, Hubbard Quarles, Samuell Marshall. Court 26 March 1751, Deed acknowledged by Stephen Cordel. Deed Book 5, Page 56.
December 25, 1750 — Indenture made , between John Wall Junr. of Brunswick County, and Stephen Sisson of same, £35, on both Sides of the Rockey Run, 272a. Signed J. Wall, Junr. Wit: Thos. Person, Henry Morris. Court 26 December 1750, Indenture acknowledged by John Wall, Junr. Deed Book 4, Page 95.
March 26, 1751 — Stephen Caudle to Joshua Draper witness Hubbard and reference Quarles’ line. Book 5 pp. 56-57.
October 22, 1753 — Thomas Williams, son of John Williams, sells {undisclosed} acres to Robert Cheek(4).
November 28, 1758 — Indenture made between Sampson CAUDLE and John CAUDLE, for 5 shillings, conveying 50 acres adjoining lands of DAVIS (now in the possession of Hugh WILLIAMS), CORDEL, Hubbard QUARLES, and Joshua DRAPER. Witnesses were John GUNTER, Junr., Richd. GUNTER, and Hugh WILLIAMS. Indenture and receipt were proved in Court on November 29, 1758, by the oaths of the witnesses. Deed Book 6, page 305.
November 26, 1759 — Indenture made between John GUNTER, Junr. and Richard GUNTER, for 5 shillings, conveying 88 acres adjoining Red Oak Creek at Hubbard QUARLES, Joshua FRY and John GUNTER, Senr. Witnesses were Hugh WILLIAMS, Robt. CHEEK, and Richd. CAUDLE. Indenture and Receipt were proved in Court on November 26, 1759, by the oaths of the witnesses. Deed Book 6, page 412.
May 3, 1759 — Indenture made between Thomas COCKE of Cumberland County, and John GUNTER, Jr., for 5 shillings, conveying 162 acres, beginning at the mouth of Rocky Run and adjoining lands of DAVIS, Wm. MATTHIS, and the Nottoway River. Witnesses were William COCKE, Robt. CHEEKS, and Richd. GUNTER. Indenture acknowledged in Court on May 22, 1759, by Thomas COCKE. Deed Book 6, page 353.
July 25, 1761 — Indenture made between Joshua DRAPER and John CAUDLE, for 30 pounds, conveying 50 acres of land adjoining land of Hubbard QUARLES. Witnesses were John GUNTER, John GUNTER, Junr., and Richd. GUNTER. Deed Book 6, page 709.
January 1, 1762 — Indenture between William Swanson and Celah, his wife, of Dinwiddie County, and John Lambert conveying 116 acres, on South side of Red Oak Creek, adjoining lands of Marshal and John Lambert, and being part of a 316 acre tract which was patented to Samuel Center. Witnesses were John Quarles, James Quarles, and James Lambert(5).
February 25, 1762 — Indenture between Robert Cheek and Anne, his wife, and Hubbard Quarles conveying 150 acres on South side of Nottoway River, beginning at the mouth of Rocky Run, adjoining land of Davis. Witnesses were Hugh Williams, Richard Caudle, and James Quarles(6).
March 9, 1762 — Indenture made the 9th day of March, 1762, between Sampson Caudle, Planter, and Sarah, his wife, parties of the first part, and William Dowsing, for 60 pounds, conveying 96 acres on the lower side of Rocky Run, beginning at Davises Patent line at Rocky Run thence down Davises line to the dividing line between the said Sampson Cordil and John, his son, thence along the dividing line to Drapers line, thence along Drapers line and Quarles, being the line formerly made between the said Swanson Cordil and Stephen Cordil to Rocky Run thence down the said run as it meanders to the beginning. Signed by Samson Caudle (his mark). Witnesses were Hugh Williams, Robert Cheek, and Richard Caudle. Indenture and Receipt were proved in Court on March 22, 1762, by the oaths of the witnesses. Deed Book 7, Page 84.
March 22, 1762 — Bond of Sampson Cordil and Richard Cordil unto William Dowsing, for 500 pounds, on condition of the relinquishement of the right of dower of Sarah Cordill to the 96 acre tract. Witnesses were Hugh Williams and Robert Cheek. Bond proved in Court on March 22, 1762, by the oaths of the witnesses. Deed Book 7, Page 85.
Aft. March 22, 1762 — Robert and Anne Cheek removed from Brunswick Co. VA and subsequently purchased land on Sandy Creek in Granville Co., NC.
June 28, 1762 — Indenture made the 28th day of June, 1762, between Robert Sayer and Mary, his wife, parties of the first part, and James Howerton of Culpepper County, for 40 pounds, conveying 100 acres on South side of Red Oak Creek. Signed by Robert Sayer and Mary Sayer (her mark). Witnesses were Hugh Williams, John Quarles, and Nathl. Tatum, Jr. Indenture was acknowledged in Court by Robert Sayer and Mary Sayer, and Mary relinquished her right of dower. Deed Book 7, Page 134.
February 1771 two certain tracts of land lying in the County of Brunswick one being that tract of land given to the said Lanier by his father in law Hubbard Quarles by deed bearing date the 21st day of February in the year 1771
This Indenture made this 21st day of January 1793 between Robert Turnbull of Prince George County Attorney for David Russell of the City of Glasgow Merchant of the one part and Richard Coleman Sr. of the County of Dinwiddie of the other part Witnesseth that whereas Richard Lanier did by Deed bearing date the 11th day of March in the year of Christ 1774 sell and convey to the said David Russell two certain tracts of land lying in the County of Brunswick one being that tract of land given to the said Lanier by his father in law Hubbard Quarles by deed bearing date the 21st day of February in the year 1771 and also one other tract purchased by the said Richard Lanier of a certain Thomas Ball both of which are bounded as is expressed in the deeds of the same duly recorded in the County Court of Brunswick and will fully appear reference being thereunto had and containing in all two hundred acres . . . and whereas the said David Russell being now beyond sea hath constituted and appointed the said Robert Turnbull his true and lawful attorney to sell and dispose of the said land and grant conveyances for the same in as full and ample manner as the David Russell could have done had he himself been personally present . . . for and in consideration of the full and just quantity of eight thousand & seventy five pounds of merchantible crop tobacco passed at the Appomattox Inspections . . . doth bargain sell alien enfeoff and confirm to the said Richard Coleman Senr. . . . the tract of land above mentioned which was granted to the said Richard Lanier by Hubbard Quarles as will appear by the deed above referred to bounded as followeth BEGINNING at Hugh Williams corner red oak thence along Reads line to Red Oak Creek thence up the said Creek to the mouth of the School House Branch thence up the said branch to the head thereof at the School House Spring thence by a straight line of marked trees to Balls line at a red oak where it crosses the road thence along Balls line to the Beginning and containing by measurement eighty & three quarter acres . . . Signed by Robert Turnbull Attorney for David Russell and witnessed by David Roper, William Roper, and David Roper Junr. Brunswick County Court September 23rd 1793. This Indenture of Bargain and Sale from Robert Turnbull Attorney for David Russell of the one part and Richard Coleman of the other part was proved by the oaths of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. Deed Book 15, page 433.
Endnotes:
(1) Virginia State Land Office. Land Office Patents No. 11, 1719-1724, p. 288 (Reel 10). Spotsylvania County, 417 acres beginning at three white oaks standing by Nussaponnack Run side, 30 September 1723.
(2) On April 16, 1724, John Quarles of St. George’s Parish, Spotsylvania, sold to Richard Cheek of same, 70 acres, being part of a patent granted said Quarles September 30, 1723. Ann Quarles’ right of dower in said land relinquished by John Waller, under power of attorney from her.
(3) Brunswick Co., VA, Deed Book 5, pp.53-55.
(4) Brunswick Co., VA, Deed Book 5, p.475.
(5) Brunswick Co., VA, Deed Book 7, Page 46.
(6) Brunswick Co., VA, Deed Book 7, Page 82.
Figure 14583-1: 150 acre tract of Hubbard Quarles, circa 1762.
The information regarding the Cheek family was researched by Rebecca Cheek and much of what’s written here is hers.