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Noel Rentfro (Rentfrow)

Male Abt 1748 - 1819  (~ 70 years)


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  1. 1.  Noel Rentfro (Rentfrow) was born about Dec 1748 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe Co, North Carolina (son of Tailor John R.* Rentfrow (Rentfro), Jr. and Tomasin Simmons); died in 1819 in Johnston Co, North Carolina.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 1819, Johnston Co, North Carolina

    Notes:

    NOEL RENTFROW
    b1739 NC died 1819 NC married Charity (Cherry) Hinnant PS NC

    (DAR Patriot Records, Millennium Edition 2003, Vol. III, page 2436.)

    See the NSSAR application of
    Winifred Walker Sharpe Ballard
    NSDAR # 498342 dated 12 Apr 1952.

    See also NSDAR application # 374242-Annie Lee Walker Sharpe

    Noel Rentfrow provided material aid and is listed as a Patriot.

    The application referred to above indicates that Noel Rentfrow was the son of James Rentfrow. That is an error.
    The 1799 Tax List of Johnston County refers to Noel and James Rentfrow as brothers.

    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=clucas&id=I02591

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    Dobbs Tax list (includes the area now in Southeast Wilson and all of Wayne) shows Noel as a poll tax in the home of William Ridgeon in 1769. The "age out" of Noel's poll taxation in Johnston in conjunction with this point to Noel being a posthumous son of John Renfrow, born late 1748 to his new widow Tomasin, who later married William Ridgeon and they all moved to the area of Southern Wilson County by 1764.

    Noel was granted or purchased several tracts totaling 1000 acres in the Buckhorn area (NC 581-NC 42) of Wilson County (Johnston at the time), the first of these is 350 acres in 1779.

    There is record of N. Rentfro's Revolutionary War service from 1781.

    The names of Noel's children come from his will, their (at least the sons) ages from poll information Johnston County Tax.
    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=josiahandpolly&id=I001

    post-em:

    This is the 'R" section of the 1769 Dobbs County NC tax list showing "Noal" (ie, "Noel") Renfrow in the home of William Ridgen (the step father of Tomasin's Renfrow children). This means he was 16 or older (law for 1769) but not out on his own yet, perfectly jiving with a 1748 or 1749 birth for Noel only months (less than 9) after his father (John) wrote his will, a birth would be expected since William and James were toddlers at most at time of the will, meaning Tomasin was still having children

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    Will:
    Will of Noel Rentfrow

    In the name of God Amen I, Noel Rentfrow of the State of North Carolina and the County of Johnston being of sound and perfect mind and memory blessed be God do this day of August in the year of Our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventeen make and publish this my last will and testament in manner of following that is to say---

    First I leave to my beloved wife Charity Rentfrow the land and plantation where on I now live including the plantation also one bed and furniture, 8 head of cattle, 4 head of sheep, 1 sorrel horse, all my household and kitchen furniture except my feather beds during her natural life or Widowhood,

    Thence 150 acres of the land to my Beloved son Noel Rentfrow adjoining Stephen Grices land, James Odom, and the residue of the legisee to belong to my beloved son Wiley Rentfrow.

    Item: I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Sarah Sanders the sum of 20 shillings.

    Item: I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Patience Barnes the sum of 20 shillings.

    Item: I give and bequeath unto my beloved son William Rentfrow the sum of 20 shillings.

    Item: I give and bequeath unto my beloved son Stephen Rentfrow the sum of 20 shillings.

    Item: I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Penelope Barnes the sum of 20 shillings.

    Item: I give and bequeath unto my beloved son Josiah Rentfrow 1 bed and furniture, also two head of sheep, also the sum of 20 shillings.

    Item: I give and bequeath unto my beloved son James Rentfrow the sum of 10 shillings.

    Item: I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Edith Ferrell the sum of 10 shillings.

    Item: I give and bequeath unto my beloved son Noel Rentfrow the horse bridle and saddle that is now called his, 1 bed and furniture, 2 head of sheep, also the sum of 20 shillings.

    Item: I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Charity Rentfrow 1 bed and furniture, 2 head of sheep, also the sum of 20 shillings.

    Item: I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Zilphia Rentfrow 1 bed and furniture, 2 head of sheep, also the sum of 20 shillings,

    Also: all working utensils of all kinds I lend to my beloved wife Charity Rentfrow during her natural life or widowhood, and thence to my son Wiley as before,

    Also: all the hogs that shall be found in my mark lend to my wife Charity and Wiley as above,

    Also: 4 head of sheep lend to my beloved wife and Charity and Wiley as before,

    I leave all my property not mentioned before in legisee to be sold and the money arising therefrom be appropriated to the payment of debts and several legisee and if any remainder-to be appropriated to the use of Josiah, Noel, Charity, Zilphia, and Wiley Rentfrow.

    And I hereby make and ordain my beloved son William Rentfrow, and Hardy Hinnant Executors to this my last will and testament

    In witness whereof I the said Noel Rentfrow have to this my last will and testament set my hand and seal the day and year above written.

    Noel (X) Rentfrow

    Witneses: Jesse Grice, Jesse Hinnant

    Probate August Court 1819
    Book 9/ 219

    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=clucas&id=I02591

    Noel married Charity Hinnant about 1790 in of, Johnston Co, North Carolina. Charity was born in 1756 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe Co, North Carolina; died in 1829 in Johnston Co, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Josiah Rentfrow was born on 10 May 1792 in Johnston Co, North Carolina; died in 1857 in Johnston Co, North Carolina.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Tailor John R.* Rentfrow (Rentfro), Jr. was born in 1679 in Chester Co, Pennsylvania (son of John R.* Rentfro (or Rentfrow, Renthrow, Rentfree), Sr. (son of Robert?) and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth* Thompson (?)); died on 30 May 1748 in Edgecomb Co, North Carolina.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1734, Cecil Co, Maryland (later Virginia)
    • Property: 14 Mar 1742, Edgecombe Co, North Carolina
    • Will: 1748, Edgecombe Co, North Carolina

    Notes:

    Updated: Wed Oct 29 23:45:48 2003 Contact: Delores Willey (felinesmama@msn.com)
    http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GED&db=:2619333&id=I539511753

    John was a Quaker in New Garden Township, Chester Co., PA. John was perhaps part of a westward movement from Chester Co., PA to Frederick Co, Virginia., a distance of at least 200 miles south and west of Chester Co. Many emigrants to Virginia moved across the river into Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania then returned to Virginia. Several Renfros are found on the records of these early counties on the edges of the mountains on both the western slopes and the eastern. One of the first emigrants was a John Rontfro of record in Delaware. He appears on pages 18 and 19 of records of the Welsh Tract Baptist Meeting, Pecander Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, 1701 to 1728.
    Citing: (1) Signers of the Confession of Faith, 1725
    (2)John Rontfro Margaret Rontfro and The names of Such as has been removed from us by death
    ..John Rontfro

    Although John was a member of this Welsh community church, it is believed he just roamed into the area and settled with these people, not that he had Welsh ties. All research points to his French/Scot background.
    John Rentfro's house is mentioned in a coroner record at Court, 26 June 1707, Chester Co., PA , History of Chester Co., PA., G. Cope and J.S. Futhey. John Rentfro was a witness to the will of Thomas Rowland on Mar. 3, 1708 in Chester Co., Pa.
    (Gilb ert Cope, Gen. & Pesn. Memoires of Chester & Deleward Cos., PA. II:435. Newberry Library E4854085)

    In 1712 and 1718 John Rentfro witnessed to Quaker marriages in Chester Co., Pa. And appears on tax list in 1718-1719 in New Garden Township, Chester Co., Pa; 1724 Birmingham Township, Chester Co., Pa and 17 26 in Nottingham Township, Chester Co., Pa.
    (NOTE: Although John was a witness to a Quaker marriage, there is no record he was a Quaker. He is on the Welsh Tract Baptist Church records. It was not necessary to be a Quaker to witness for them.)
    At a Monthly meeting in East Nottingham, Cecil Co., Maryland (later Virginia) in 1734, John Renfro was witness to the wedding of Geo. Hollingsworth. Also present was Elizabeth Renfro (Maryland Arch. Annapolis, Film M564)

    The will of Samuel Robinet, April 30, 1745, Chester Co., PA mentions Son-in-law, John Rentfro and grandson, George Rentfro (first mention of the given name, George), at Nottingham. (Book F (A 1) p 555, dated May 23, 1745. This will not only proves the Margaret Robinet, John Rentfro marriage but also proves that he was alive as late as 1745. Margaret was John's first wife.

    Orange Co, Virginia. was formed from Spottsylvania in 1734.

    North Carolina
    Sometime after the death of Margaret, John moved to Edgecombe Co., N.C. and married Tomasin Simmons. Sometime in-between, John was in Frederick Co, Virginia where he witnessed a Quaker marriage. It should be pointed out that others than Quers did witness these marriages on occasion. John was on the Welsh Tract Baptist roll earlier. So many of his descendants were Baptist ministers in later generations. One Franklin County resident points out that some may have been Anglican, as Anglican services were held in some of the Rentfro homes prior to the Revolution.

    John Rentfro's will was filed in Edgecombe Co., NC in 1748. WILL lists, Sons, George, Enoch & Jacob Ranfrow; wife, Tomasin and ?her two sons, William Ranfrow and James Ranfrow. (N.C. Wills, 1663-1 789, Vol XXVI:27, State Archives, Raliegh, NC. Wife, Tomsen Ranfrow and Matthew McKinney Executors.

    Edgecombe Co., NC was formed from Bertie Co. in 1741. Later became Granville Co., laying on the South West side of the Roanoke River adjoining Virginia. Evidence that John was married to Tomasin Simmons is found in the property settled on her by her mother, presumably soon after her marriage.

    Mary Simmons to John Rentfroe of Edgecombe Co., tailor, 14 Mar 1742/43 for the love and affection I bear my son, (son-in-law); 100 acres of land on the north side of Buck Swamp

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    It has been reported that John Rentfrow married probably three times.

    He was first married in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

    He then married in Frederick County, Virginia (Winchester in NW part of state.)

    Thereafter, he moved to Edgecombe County, North Carolina where he married Tomesin (Simmons) Ridgens before 1742/3.

    He left a will in Edgecombe County, North Carolina in 1748.

    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=clucas&id=I2583


    Residence:
    1734 witness marriage between George Hollingsworth and Hannah McKay. Wife Elizabeth also present. Cecil Co., MD. (later VA)

    Property:
    Edgecombe County, NC
    Deed Book 5, p161
    Mary Simmon of Edgecombe County
    to John Renfroe of Edgecombe County, taylor
    14 Mar 1742/3 for love, good will, and affection I bear my son 100 A on the north side of Bush Swamp joining Joseph Lane, and Bakers Branch all houses, orchards, gardens, etc. part of a grant to Edward Simmons, 17 Oct 1735
    Wit: Walter MacFarlan, William Holley
    Reg. Edgecombe County
    May Ct 1743

    (Abstract of Deeds, Edgecombe Precinct, 1732-1758, Hofmann, p. 182 #161


    Will:
    Will of John Rentfrow

    W: 30 May 1748
    P: Aug Ct 1748
    Edgecombe County, NC

    being very sick and weak of body

    Sons: Enuch (Enoch) Renfrow, George Renfrow five shillings each and they are to have no further demands on my estate.

    Wife: Tomasin Renfrow all my land for her lifetime and reversion to my son Jacob Renfrow. Rest of estate to be divided between my wife and her two sons William and James Renfrow.

    Exec: Matthew MacKinne
    Witnesses: John Haywood, Nathaniel Holly, John Evans

    (Edgecombe County, NC Will Abstracts, 1732-1792, Golden West Marketing, page 68)
    (NC Wills by Grimes, page 310.)

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    John Rentfro's will was filed in Edgecombe Co., NC in 1748. WILL lists, Sons, George, Enoch & Jacob Ranfrow; wife, Tomasin and her two sons, William Ranfrow and James Ranfrow. (N.C. Wills, 1663-1 789, Vol XXVI:27, State Archives, Raliegh, NC. Wife, Tomsen Ranfrow and Matthew McKinney Executors.

    John married Tomasin Simmons after 1742 in Edgecombe Co, North Carolina. Tomasin (daughter of Edward Simmons and Mrs. Mary (..) Simmons) was born in Edgecombe, Edgecombe Co, North Carolina; died in of, Dobbs Co, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Tomasin Simmons was born in Edgecombe, Edgecombe Co, North Carolina (daughter of Edward Simmons and Mrs. Mary (..) Simmons); died in of, Dobbs Co, North Carolina.
    Children:
    1. William Rentfroe was born between 1743 and 1748 in Edgecombe Co, North Carolina; died after 1748 in of, Edgecombe Co, North Carolina.
    2. James Rentfroe was born between 1742 and 1748 in Edgecombe Co, North Carolina; died after 1748 in of, Edgecrombe Co, North Carolina.
    3. 1. Noel Rentfro (Rentfrow) was born about Dec 1748 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe Co, North Carolina; died in 1819 in Johnston Co, North Carolina.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John R.* Rentfro (or Rentfrow, Renthrow, Rentfree), Sr. (son of Robert?) was born in 1665 in Jamestown, Jamestown Co, Virginia (son of Robert R.* Rentfro, (son?) and Susan Holmes); died in 1728 in Marlborough, Chester Co, Pennsylvania.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Property: 14 Feb 1707, Marlborough, Chester Co, Pennsylvania
    • Property: 28 Jul 1727, Marlborough, Chester Co, Pennsylvania

    Notes:

    Property:
    One of the first public services to which he (Henry Hayes) was called to lay out a road from John Renthrow's, in Londongrove, probably near the present Chatham, by way of
    Avondale and Kennett Square to the Anvil Tavern. This
    was located on the 14th of February, 1707. On Nov. 28,
    1710, he was appointed supervisor of roads in Marlborough, but at that time roads were very few.
    book: Descendants of Henry Hayes


    Property:
    referenced in will of Hugh Morgan (2nd husband of his wife)
    Hugh Morgan of Nottingham. 7/28/1727. April 6, 1728. A. 273. "To wife Mary all personal estate to bring up the children. To son John all my right to a tract of land that I look up in Co. with Thomas Jackson of Marlborough, lying next to the north of John Rentfroes."

    John married Mrs. Mary Elizabeth* Thompson (?). Mary was born in Chester Co, Pennsylvania; died after 1728 in Chester Co, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Mrs. Mary Elizabeth* Thompson (?) was born in Chester Co, Pennsylvania; died after 1728 in Chester Co, Pennsylvania.

    Notes:

    speculation that Mary Elizabeth, wife of John Rentfroe is same as Mary Thompson, widow of Hugh Morgan.

    Children:
    1. 2. Tailor John R.* Rentfrow (Rentfro), Jr. was born in 1679 in Chester Co, Pennsylvania; died on 30 May 1748 in Edgecomb Co, North Carolina.
    2. Susannah Rentfro (or Rentfrow or Rentfree)
    3. James Rentfro (or Rentfrow or Rentfree), Sr.
    4. Joseph Rentfro (or Rentfrow or Rentfree), Sr.
    5. William R. Rentfro (or Rentfrow or Rentfree)
    6. Peter Rentfro (or Rentfrow or Rentfree)
    7. Stephen Rentfro (or Rentfrow or Rentfree)

  3. 6.  Edward Simmons was born about 1700 in Edgecombe Co, North Carolina; died on 17 Oct 1735 in Edgecombe Co, North Carolina.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Property: 9 May 1724, Bertie Co, North Carolina
    • Other-Begin: 10 May 1728, Bertie Co, North Carolina; witness
    • Property: 10 May 1728, Bertie Co, North Carolina
    • Property: 5 Sep 1729, Bertie Co, North Carolina
    • Other-Begin: 8 Aug 1730, Bertie Co, North Carolina
    • Property: 5 Aug 1732, Edgecombe Co, North Carolina
    • Property: 5 Aug 1732, Edgecombe Pct, Albemarle Co, North Carolina
    • Property: 17 Oct 1735, Edgecombe Co, North Carolina

    Notes:

    Property:
    Bertie County, NC
    Deed Book A, p 225
    Phillip Rayford and wife Martha to Edward Simmons
    09 May 1724
    10 pds for 125 A. on SS Marrattacky River NS Conconary adj. Nathaniel Holly, Robert Warren
    Part of a 450 A Patent dated 10 Aug 1720
    Wit: Bar. MacKinne, William Murphey

    (This land was located near present day Halifax, North Carolina)

    (Colonial Bertie, Mary Best Bell, p 10.)


    Property:
    Bertie County, NC
    Deed Book B, p415
    Edward Simmons to William Holliday of Virginia
    10 May 1728
    28 pds for 430 A on SS Marattuck River adj. ES Quaque Pocoson, William Chavers.
    Part of a 630 A. patent granted to Bartholomew Chavers 30 July 1726
    200 A. of patent given by Chavers to his son, William Chavers
    Wit: John Beassent, George Rollison, Bar. MacKinne, jurat.
    May Ct. 1728

    (Colonial Bertie, Mary Best Bell, p. 53.)


    Other-Begin:
    Bertie County, NC
    Deed Book B, p423
    Bartholomew Chavers to Barnabe MacKinne
    10 May 1728
    20 pds for 100 A on NS Morattuck River and Yeorah Swamp adj. William Jones
    Part of a 640 A. patent granted to John Green
    This 100 A. sold by Green to Chavers
    Wit: Edward Simmons, George Rollison
    May Ct. 1728

    (Colonial Bertie, Mary Best Bell, p. 54.)


    Property:
    Bertie County, NC
    Deed Book C, p314
    Barnabe MacKinne, Jr. to Edward Simons (Simmons)
    05 Sept 1729
    30 pds for 400 A on SS Marattuck River and SES Conaconare Swamp
    350 A. of which was granted to Arthur Davis by patent 05 Aug 1720
    and by Davis sold to MacKinne 05 Aug 1722.
    The other 50 A part of a tract granted William Murphene for 500 A dated 05 Apr 1715 at mouth of Barnes branch.
    By Murphew sold to MacKinne on 27 Mar 1722.
    Wit: Barnabe MacKinne, Thomas Craghill, Michael MacKinne
    May Ct. 1728

    (Colonial Bertie, Mary Best Bell, p. 87.)


    Other-Begin:
    Bertie County, NC
    Deed Book C, p275
    John Scot, Sr. to Robert Hemphries
    08 Aug 1730
    10 pds for 100 A on SS Marattuck River and SS Concacanry Swamp at Reedy Branch
    Wit: James Milliken, jurat, Barnabe MacKinne, Edward Simmons
    Aug Ct 1730

    (Colonial Bertie, Mary Best Bell, p. 83.)


    Property:
    Edgecombe Precinct, NC
    Deed Book 1, p9
    Edward Simmons and Mary his wife of Edgecombe Precinct, Albemarle County
    to Dr. James Thompson of Edgecombe Precinct, Albemarle County
    05 Aug 1732
    80 pds current money Virginia
    400 A on more or less Edgecombe Precinct on
    SS Moratock River and SE side Conaconary Swamp
    350 acres of the sd. 400 acres was granted to Arthur Davis by patent 05 Aug 1720
    and sold to the said Simmons by Barnabe MacKinne.
    The other 50 acres being part of a tract conveyed to William Murphey and sold to the said Barnabe MacKinne 27 Mar 1732.
    Wit: Simon Jefferies, James Millikin, Alexander Wright
    Reg. Edgecombe Precinct
    Nov Ct. 1732

    (Abstract of Deeds, Edgecombe Precinct, 1732-1758, Hofmann, p. 2, #9.)
    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=clucas&id=I35402

    Property:
    Edgecombe Precinct, NC
    Deed Book 1, p9
    Edward Simmons and Mary his wife of Edgecombe Precinct, Albemarle County
    to Dr. James Thompson of Edgecombe Precinct, Albemarle County
    05 Aug 1732
    80 pds current money Virginia
    400 A on more or less Edgecombe Precinct on
    SS Moratock River and SE side Conaconary Swamp
    350 acres of the sd. 400 acres was granted to Arthur Davis by patent 05 Aug 1720
    and sold to the said Simmons by Barnabe MacKinne.
    The other 50 acres being part of a tract conveyed to William Murphey and sold to the said Barnabe MacKinne 27 Mar 1732.
    Wit: Simon Jefferies, James Millikin, Alexander Wright
    Reg. Edgecombe Precinct
    Nov Ct. 1732
    (Abstract of Deeds, Edgecombe Precinct, 1732-1758, Hofmann, p. 2, #9.)

    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=clucas&id=I35402


    Property:
    Edgecombe County, NC
    Deed Book 5, p161
    Mary Simmon of Edgecombe County
    to John Renfroe of Edgecombe County, taylor
    14 Mar 1742/3 for love, good will, and affection I bear my son 100 A on the north side of Bush Swamp joining Joseph Lane, and Bakers Branch all houses, orchards, gardens, etc. part of a grant to Edward Simmons, 17 Oct 1735
    Wit: Walter MacFarlan, William Holley
    Reg. Edgecombe County
    May Ct 1743

    (Abstract of Deeds, Edgecombe Precinct, 1732-1758, Hofmann, p. 182 #161

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    Halifax (formed from Edgecombe) deed book 8 page 429 dated 1764 shows William Ridgeon of Dobbs selling to Jacob Renfrow of Dobbs. This deed was neccessary for Jacob to sell the land left to him by his father since Tomasin had a life time right to it, which William Ridgeon signed away for her to give clear title to Jacob, who had already relocated to Dobbs with them. The deed is signed by William Ridgeon and Tomasin Ridgeon. This is followed immediately by Jacob Renfrow and wife Priscilla of Dobbs selling the land in Halifax County to John Brantley. In both deeds it is mentioned as having been granted to Edward Simmons (Tomasin's father) 17 October 1735.

    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=josiahandpolly&id=I139

    Edward married Mrs. Mary (..) Simmons. Mary died in 1743 in Edgecombe Co, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Mrs. Mary (..) Simmons died in 1743 in Edgecombe Co, North Carolina.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Property: 3 Aug 1739, Edgecombe Co, North Carolina
    • Will: 14 Mar 1743, Edgecombe Co, North Carolina

    Notes:

    Property:
    Edgecombe County, NC
    Deed Book 1, p273
    Mary Simmons of Edgecombe County
    to Martha Hood of Edgecombe County
    03 Aug 1739
    5 pds current money Virginia
    100 A more or less on the north side of Beech Swamp, joining the mouth of watery branch and Dr. Thompson
    SS Moratock River and SE side Conaconary Swamp
    all houses, orchards, gardens, fences, etc. part of a patent to Edward Simmons decd. 17 Oct 1735
    Wit: Essex Belville, William Burke, John Yates
    Aug Ct. 1739

    (Abstract of Deeds, Edgecombe Precinct, 1732-1758, Hofmann, p. 24, #275
    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=clucas&id=I35402

    Will:
    Edgecombe County, NC
    Deed Book 5, p161
    Mary Simmon of Edgecombe County
    to John Renfroe of Edgecombe County, taylor
    14 Mar 1742/3 for love, good will, and affection I bear my son
    100 A on the north side of Bush (Beech) Swamp joining Joseph Lane, and Bakers Branch
    all houses, orchards, gardens, etc. part of a grant to Edward Simmons, 17 Oct 1735
    Wit: Walter MacFarlan, William Holley
    Reg. Edgecombe County
    May Ct 1743

    Children:
    1. 3. Tomasin Simmons was born in Edgecombe, Edgecombe Co, North Carolina; died in of, Dobbs Co, North Carolina.
    2. Jane Simmons was born about 1720; died after 1755 in of, Edgecombe Co, Norh Carolina.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Robert R.* Rentfro, (son?) was born in 1640 in Rentfrewshire, Scotland, or Virginia (son of Symon* Renfree, (immigrant) (son?)); died in 1690 in Virginia.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1667, Christ Church, Barbados
    • Residence: 1679, Christ Church, Lancaster Co, Virginia
    • Residence: 1680, Barbados

    Notes:

    Updated: Wed Oct 29 23:45:48 2003 Contact: Delores Willey (felinesmama@msn.com)
    http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GED&db=:2619333&id=I539511753

    Much research was done on the Renfro (all spellings) by Dr. D.O. Manshardt of Peoria, IL. He spent all his vacations for 25-30 years traveling to many States and Counties recording information regarding ALL Renfro's. The last several years he was going blind. His research consists of approximately 150-17 5 typewritten pages of court records regarding Renfro's. He published his finding in 1970, "Renfro Family Records in Kentucky" and placed a copy with the Kentucky Historical Society, Filson Library in Louisville, Ky and Grayson County Public Library in Leitchfield, KY. Many current day researchers refer to his work and some note that there were errors. Let's face it folks, we make mistakes today using the latest technology.
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    The next man of this name, ROBERT RENTFREE, is found on the well known HOTTEN'S LIST of Passengers and Immigration, vol.. 3, 1680 Barbados, page 1730.

    Hotten Original Lists of Person of Quality. Parish Register of Christ's Church, Dec. 22, 1679, page 484;

    Robert Rentfree, ten acres of land; no wife nor negro slaves mentioned, and 1680;

    "Parish Register of Christ's Church", 22 Dec. 1679 also mentions this Robert Rentfree

    Next is Robert's marriage to Mary Evans on Aug. 28, 1667 at the Barbados Christ Church.

    It is highly possible this Robert is the son of Symon who researchers believe to be the son of Baron James Rentfro.
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=116563730


    Residence:
    Robert Rentfree is found in Hottens Original List of Immigrants, 1600-1700, page 484, and is listed in the 1679 parish records of Christ Church as owning 10 acres of land. Christ Church was built by John Carter and is in Lancaster County, Virginia.
    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=clucas&id=I2608

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    Hottens Original List of Immigrants (pg 473)
    True and Perfect List of all y e Names of ye Inhabitants in ye Parrish of Christ Church, with an Exact accompt of all ye Land, white Seruants; and Neg's within ye Said parrish Taken This 22 th Decemb' 1679

    https://archive.org/stream/originallistsofp00hottuoft/originallistsofp00hottuoft_djvu.txt

    Residence:
    The next Renfro... that we find in Barbados is Robert Rentfree. He is found on the well know HOTTEN'S LIST, by John C. Hotten, P. 484:
    Ten acres of land, no wife nor negro slaves mentioned, ano 1680.

    "Parish Register of Christ's Church, 22 Dec. 1679"Robert Rentfree owned 10 acres and had no Negroes or servants, 22 De. 1679, Barbados, Christ Church Parish p. 484. Passenger and immigration lists Index, Vol. 3, HOTTEN'S LIST

    Robert Rentfree in Hotten List of Passenger and immigration 1680 Barbados, p. 1730, Hotten Original Lists of Person of Quality.
    http://boards.ancestry.com/thread.aspx?mv=flat&m=1027&p=localities.britisles.scotland.rfw.general

    Robert married Susan Holmes on 1 Apr 1662 in Christ Church, Barbados. Susan died before 17 Sep 1762; was buried on 17 Sep 1762. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Susan Holmes died before 17 Sep 1762; was buried on 17 Sep 1762.
    Children:
    1. David Rentfro, (son of Robert?) was born between 1663 and 1666; died after 1670.
    2. 4. John R.* Rentfro (or Rentfrow, Renthrow, Rentfree), Sr. (son of Robert?) was born in 1665 in Jamestown, Jamestown Co, Virginia; died in 1728 in Marlborough, Chester Co, Pennsylvania.