This is Edward Dean’s son John who married Keziah Smith. I put all the John Dean entries prior to 1760 under the John Dean who was the child of Richard Dean who would have been this John Dean’s uncle. I did so because if this John Dean was born around 1740-42 he would have been under 18-20 years old prior to 1860. Also the last entry July 1767 says that John Dean died suddenly since the previous continuance without a will. I believe it is this John Dean who died in 1767 in Halifax County. Then his wife Keziah and his son John move to Surry County, N.C. in 1772.

November Court 1760
Page 185
Nathaniel Terry, Gent, is appointed Surveyor of the road in the room of William Roberson, and it is ordered (page 186) that he, with the gang belong to the sd road, the sd William Roberson, and John Dean, do clear and keep the same in repair.

Halifax County Plea Book 3, 1760
June Court 1761
Page 245
William Abney, Plt, vs George Watkins, Deft. In trespass, assault, & battery. This day came the parties by their attys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, David George, John Dean, Edward Wade, Ephraim Hill, John Chisum, Thomas Musteen, Thomas Dendy, Andrew Rogers, William Lawson, John Rogers, William Collings, & Joseph Ferguson, who say that the Deft is guilty as charged, and assess Plt’s damages at 20 shillings. Judgment for Plt for same.

Halifax County Plea Book 1761
June Court 1761
Page 261
Nathaniel Abney, Plt, vs John Dean, William Abney, Daniel Obar, and Ephraim Hill, Defts, In Debt. The Sheriff re turning on the capias awarded against sd Defts that he had taken sd Daniel Obar and Ephraim Hill. This day came the Plt by Paul Carrington, his atty, and sd Obar and Hill failing to answer Plt’s plea, ordered that the Plt recover against Obar, Hill, and John Gordon, Gent, Sheriff, 25 pounds and 9 pence, the debt in the declaration mentioned. (Page 262) But this judgment is to be discharged with the payment of half of the afd sum with interest from Nov 18 1760, and as to the defts Dean and William Abney, this suit is dismissed.

Halifax County Plea Book 1761
August Court 1761
Page 335
Reuben Searcy, assignee of John Moutray, Plt, vs Hezekiah Powell & Joshua Powell, Defts, In Debt. This day came the parties by their attys, and thereupon came also a jury to wit, John Robinson, Thomas Robinson, John Adams, Theophilus Lacy, Thomas Macmahan, Philip Miller, John Chisum, Ephraim Hill, John Dean, William Dendy, Daniel Obar, and Henry Pur____, who say that the Deft has not paid any part of the debt in the declaration mentioned. Judgment for Plt for 30 pounds. But this judgment is to be discharged with the payment of half of the afd sum with interest from Dec 25, 1757.

Halifax County Plea Book 1761
November Court 1761
Page 363
John Bean and Keziah, his wife, plts, vs Nathaniel Terry, Deft, In Case. Plts failing to prosecute, on the motion of Deft by Clement Read Jr, his atty, ordered that Plts be nonsuit and that they pay Deft 5 shillings damages.

Halifax County Plea Book 1761
18 March 1762, p. 258
James Hunt of Lunenburg County. to John Wooton of Halifax County, for pound 5, 200 acres on both sides of Hunting Cr, part of a larger tract granted sd Hunt by patent 16 August 1756; beg. At Wm. Scott’s cor….the aforesaid creek…
Signed: James Hunt
Wit: Thomas Spragins, Nat. Abney, John (D) Dean

Recorded 18 March 1762
Halifax County, Virginia, Deed Books 2,3,4,5 & 6, 1579 – 1767, p. 57
20 May 1762, p. 298
Welcom William Hodges of Halifax County. to Micajah Hampton of same….
Signed: Welcom W. Hodges
Wit: Wm (+) Laws, John (+) Dean, Joseph Collins

Recorded 20 May 1762
Halifax County, Virginia, Deed Books 2,3,4,5 & 6, 1579 – 1767, p. 61
May Court 1762
Page 461
Robert Wooding, Gent, is appointed Surveyor of the road in the room of Peter Irby, and it is ordered that he, with the male laboring tithables belonging to William Irby, John Camp, John Tuck, John Culverson, Peter Irby, Peter Bryant, John Dean, & George Dean, do clear & deep sd road in repair.

Halifax County Plea Book 1762
May Court 1763
Page 19
William Payne is appointed Surveyor of the Road instead of Nathaniel Terry, Gent, and it is ordered that the sd William, with the male laboring tithables belonging to Joseph Pulliam, Nathaniel Terry, Thomas Robinson, John Dean, Thomas Scott, Richard Murphey, and Daniel Ayres, do clear and keep the road in repair.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1763 – 1764 (Plea Book 4)
July Court 1763
Page 119
William McDaniel, Plt, vs John Dean, Deft, In case. Nathaniel Terry becomes special bail for Deft.
Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1763 – 1764 (Plea Book 4)

July Court 1763
Page 119
On the petition of Nathaniel Terry, Gent, setting forth that the road leading from this Courthouse to his Ferry, runs through his plantation, and is very prejudicial thereto, and therefore praying that the same may be turned. Ordered that Jacob Dye, Thomas Robinson, John Dean,, & John Caldwell, do view sd road and also the way which the Petitioner proposes.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1763 – 1764 (Plea Book 4)
July Court 1763
Page 161
John Gordon, Gent, late Sheriff, Plt, vs John Dean, Nathaniel Terry, & Thomas Robinson, Defts, In Debt. This day came the parties by their attys, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, James Dillard, Daniel Donaho, Alexander Irvin, Mark Foster, John Norrell, Robert Rickman, and Benjamin Terry, who say that the Defts have not performed the condition of the writing obligatory in the declaration, and assess the Pl6t’s damages to 18 pounds 1 shilling. Ordered (Page 162) that Plt recover against the Defts and Richard Murphey and William Robinson, securities for the appearance of Defts John Dean and Thomas Robinson, his damages afd.

Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1763 – 1764 (Plea Book 4)
21 March 1765, p. 277
John Dean and Kezia, his wife of Halifax County. to Nathaniel Terry of same, for pound 110, 126 ½ acres on the north side of Dan River, beg. On sd river at Terry’s cor. Thence north…. All houses, orchards….
Signed John (x) Dean, Kesiah (x) Dean ad she relinquished her dower right
No wit.
Recorded 21 March 1765
Halifax County, Virginia Deed Books 2,3,4,5, & 6 1759 – 1767 p.126

21 March 1765, p. 127
Nathaniel Terry of Halifax County. to John Dean of same, for pound 15, 300 acres on both sides of Sandy Cr. Of Dan River, beg. At Able Lee’s cor. On the c reek thence north…. All houses, orchards, woods….
Signed Nathaniel Terry
No Wit.
Recorded 21 March 1765
Halifax County, Virginia Deed Books 2,3,4,5, & 6 1759 – 1767 p.127

March Court 1765
Page 31
A deed from Nathaniel Terry, Gent, to John Dean was ack. (Page 32).
Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1764 – 1766 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 1)

March Court 1765
Page 32
A deed from John Dean & Keziah, his wife, to Nathaniel Terry, was ack. And Keziah relinquished dower;
Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1764 – 1766 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 1)

April Court 1765
Page 36
A bill of sale from John Dean to Joseph Pulliam was proved by the oaths of 2 of the witnesses and Oregon.
Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1764 – 1766 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 1)

June Court 1765
Page 96
John Dyer, Plt, vs John Dean, Deft, In Case. For reasons appearing to the Court, suit dismissed.
Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1764 – 1766 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 1)

July Court 1765
Page 419
Edmund Hodges, Plt, vs John Dean, Deft, on a petition for 40 shillings, said to be due by an account. This day came the Plt by his atty, and the Deft not appearing, ordered that the Plt recover against sd Deft his debt afd.
Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1763 – 1764 (Plea Book 4)

July Court 1765
Page 420
Edmund Hodges is ordered to pay John Smith, a witness for him in his suit against John Dean, for 2 days’ attendance.
Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1763 – 1764 (Plea Book 4)

1 April 1766, p. 149
John Deen of Halifax County. to Thomas Ashby, for pound 40, 330 acres, beg. At a hickory on Sandy Cr. Thence north…. All appurtenances…
Signed: John (T) Deen
Wit: William Twedel, Electors (x) Musick, James Collie, Ann (+) Collie
Keziah Deen, wife of John, relinquished her dower right.
Recorded 21 August 1766
Halifax County, Virginia Deed Books 2,3,4,5, & 6 1759 – 1767 p.158

18 April 1766
John Dean 400 Acres on the head Br. Of Cow Creek beginning at Woodings Corner W. O. The extending towards the brs. Of Buffaloe adjoining Charles Farris & Easts Lines when Run.
Source: Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries in the present Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin, and Patrick) p. 359

August Court 1766
Page 297
Thomas Spraggins, assignee of James Norwell, Plt, vs John Dean Jr, Deft. On a Petition. For reasons appearing to the Court, suit dismissed.
Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1766 – 1767 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 2)

August Court 1767
Page 501
Thomas Yuille, James Murdoch and Company, assignee of John Dean, Plts, vs Thomas Pulliam & Joseph Pulliam, Defts, In Debt. This day came the Plts by Paul Carrington, their atty, and sd Defts cam not, but make default. Judgment for the Plts against the Defts and Thomas Roberson, their common bail, the sum of 15 pounds 10 shillings, with interest from October 1, 1763, with their costs.
Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1766 – 1767 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 2)

August Court 1767
Page 523
Thomas Yuille, James Murdoch & Company, Plts, vs John Dean Jr, Deft, In Case. The parties having agreed this suit, the same is dismissed.
Halifax County, Virginia, Court Orders 1766 – 1767 (Pleas Book No. 5, Part 2)

1768
p. 93
Ordered that John Deen be Sexton at Allens Creek Church During Pleasure
Source: Vestry Book of Antrim Parish, Halifax County, Virginia 1752 – 1817
February Court 1768

Page 27
John Dean, Plaintiff, against Thomas Roberson, Defendent, on a petition. For reasons appearing, ordered that this suit be dismissed.
Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767 – 1770 (Plea Book No. 6)

March Court 1768
Page 110
James Bates, Plaintiff, against John Dean, Defendant, in debt. For reasons appearing, ordered that this suit be dismissed.
Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767 – 1770 (Plea Book No. 6)

May Court 1768
Page 135
Thomas Robinson, Plaintiff, against John Dean, Defendant, in case. For reasons appearing, ordered this suit be dismissed.
Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767 – 1770 (Plea Book No. 6)

21 November 1768
John Apperson, Junr. – Account of Sales
Names mentioned as purchasers:….Benja. Smith….John Dean…
Total: 425.10.4 ½
Signed E. E. & c R. Wooding, Esqr.
Returned 19 August 1772. O.R.
Halifax County, Virginia Will Book One 1773 – 1783

January 1769
At a Vestry held for Antrim Parish the 17th day January 1769
…To John Dean Sexton at Allens Creek Church 750

June Court 1769
Page 361
William Brandon, Plaintiff, against John Dean, Defendant, on a petition. For reasons appearing, ordered that this suit be dismissed.
Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767 – 1770 (Plea Book No. 6)

August Court 1769
Page 433
Ephraim Hill, Plaintiff, against John Dean, James Wood, John Philpot, and Thomas Wood, Defendants, in debt. This day came the Plaintiff by Paul Carrington, his attorney, and thereupon came also a jury, to wit, John Tuck, Richard Brown, Joshua Stone, Benjamin Hall, Reuben Ragland, Jeremiah Keen, William Owen, James Edwards, James Roberts Fr., John Irby, William Owen Jr., and Anthony Colquit, who way that the Plaintiff has sustained damages by reason of the detention of the debt in the declaration mentioned, besides is costs, to 16 pounds 12 shillings and 8 pence half penny. Therefore is considered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendants his damages aforesaid, and his costs.
Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767 – 1770 (Plea Book No. 6)

March 1771
P. 159: A list of Surveys made by Robert Wooding for Surveyor HC in 1769
Dec 2 400 John Dean Br’s of Childrey & Runaway
Halifax County, Virginia Deeds 1767 – 1772

July Court 1772
Page 400
Thomas Yuille, James Murdoch and Co., Plaintiffs, vs. John Dean Jr., Defendant, on an attachment against the Defendant’s estate. (Page 401) For reasons appearing, ordered that this attachment be dismissed.
Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1771- 1773 (Plea Book 7, Part 2)

August Court 1772
Page 457
Benjamin Johnson, Plaintiff, vs. John Deane, Defendant, In Case. The parties by their attorneys mutually submit all matters in dispute between them relating to this suit to the determination of Benjamin Lankford and Thomas Dillard, Gent, and agreed that their award be made the Court’s judgment.

Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1771- 1773 (Plea Book 7, Part 2)
September Court 1772
Page 462
Benjamin Johnson, Plaintiff, vs. John Dean, Defendant, in case. This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also Benjamin Lankford and Thomas Dillard to whom this cause was referred, and made their report whereby it appearing that the Plaintiff has sustained damages by occasion of the Defendant’s breach of the assumption in the declaration mentioned, to 13 pounds 1 shilling and 9 pence, besides his costs, therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendant his damages in form aforesaid recorded, and his costs.

October Court 1772
Page 485
John Deane, Plaintiff, vs. George Watkins, Defendant, in trespass, assault and battery. The plaintiff living out of this Colony, was ruled to give Security for the costs of this suit, which he failing to do so, the same is therefore dismissed, and it is considered by the Court that the Defendant recover against the Plaintiff his costs.
Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1771- 1773 (Plea Book 7, Part 2)

p. 491: Sept 26, 1772
From John Dean of Carolina Province to William Wilson Holmes of H, 5 pounds, about 20 acres, being part of a patent of greater quantity first granted to Edward Dean deceased and by him willed to the above John Dean, his son, the same lying on the south end of said tract and on the south side of the head of Spider Creek as by record of Edward Dean’s will may appear.
Signed John (T his mark) Dean.
Wit: Joseph Collins, William Bays, John (x his mark) Hampton.
Recorded Nov 19, 1772
Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1767 – 1770 (Plea Book No. 6)

November Court 1772
Page 504
A deed from John Deane to William Wilson Homes was proved by the oaths of three of the witnesses and ordered to be recorded.
Halifax County, Virginia Court Orders 1771- 1773 (Plea Book 7, Part 2)