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Excerpt from "Our Harman Heritage" Volume III 1984. "In a more recent research of Hezekiah Harman, son of Zachariah and Rebecca Petty Harman we have found evidence of his children. Refer to Volume II, Issue 1, January, 1983, pg. 11. Chatham Co., N.C. Deeds, Book AD, pg.479, dated 14 Jan 1835 - shows where heirs of Hezekiah Harmon, dec'd., sells land in Chatham Co. to John Harman for the sum of $500. Heirs listed are: Joseph Poe and wife, Francis, formerly Francis Harman; Alexander Harman; Edward Jones and his wife, Susan, formerly Susan Harman; and Nancy Harman all of the county of Maury, and Charles Riddle and his wife, Milberry, formerly- Milberry Harman of Henderson County and Dempsey Harrington and his wife, Martha, formerly Martha Harman of Hickman County and all of the state of Tennessee. We know that he had sons John and Hezekiah, Jr. It is also noted that on records (from Billy Ed Bowden)dated January 18, 1913 that there was a son, Joseph. There was no mention of a son, George or one named Henry. This of course does not mean that they were not sons of Hezekiah. They very well could be but there is no prove indicating such at this time. Marriage records fran Chatham Co. show that John Harman married Mary E. Marks 12 Feb 1834. This John held the office of Sheriff of Chatham Co. for a number of years. Hezekiah Ha Sr. had a stepdaughter, Levina Dillard who married a William Petty and moved to Tennessee. Chatharn Co. N.C., Deed-Book M (1801-1806) pg. 79 19 Aug 1801 Know all men by these presents that I, Levina Dillard, of the County of Chatham, State of North Carolina, for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar to me in hand paidby Hexekiah Harman the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and for the goodwill and affection I bear to my half-brothers and sisters, the children of the said Hezekiah Harmon and my mother which is his wife, have bargained and sold unto the siad Hezekiah Harnon to be delivered after my decease two Negro girls namely Lucy and Chaney which said Negroes are about 4 years old. I warrant and defend the same unto the said Hezekiah Harman his heirs and assigns forever the conditions of this Bill of Sale is such that if I, the said Levina Dillard, should bear a lawful heir of my body that should live to inherit the above said Negroes then this bill of sale to be void otherwise to remain in full power and virtue given under my hand and seal the 19th day of August 1801. Signed by her mark. Levina Dillard. Witnesses: Thos. Clegg, B. Lightfoot, Jas. Petty. Recorded February 1802. pg. 80 17 Aug 1801 North Carolina, Chatham County. Be it remembered by all to whom it may be concerned that I, Levina Dillard, daughter of William Dillard, dec'd, being of lawfull age have this day received of my Grandfather William Petty and Step-father Hezekiah Harman, 2 Negro girls one by the name of Lucy, the other by the name of Chaney each about 4 years old they being in full satisfaction for all any part or share of my father William Dillard, dec'd, or Grand father William Petty's Estates except the Lands which lyeth on the West side of the Appalachain Mountains and therefore I, Levina Dillard, do by these presents for and in consideration of the above mentioned 2 Negro girls acquit release and forever quit claim and discharge the said William Petty and Hezekiah Harman and their heirs Executors and Administrators of the Estate of my father William Dillard, dec'd. Signed by her mark, Levina Dillard. Witnesses: Thomas Clegg, B. Lightfoot. Recorded February 1802. pg. 80 17 Aug 1801 Know all men by these presents that we, William Petty and Hezekiah Harm (sic) of the County of Chatham State of North Carolina for and in consideration of a claim or claims that Levina Dilliard, Daughter of William Dilliard, Dec'd, had on us, William Petty and Hezekiah Harman, and for the goodwill and affection we bear for the said Levina Dilliard have given granted bargained sold and delivered unto the said Levina 2 Negro girls one by the name of Lucy the other by the name of Chancy each about 4 years old which said Negroes we the said William Petty and Hezekiah Harman and our heirs do warrant and defend unto the said Levina Dilliard her heirs and assigns forever. Signed by his mark, William Petty. Signed by Hezekiah Harmon. Witnesses: Thos. Clegg, B. Lightfoot, Jas. Petty. Recorded February 1802. Chatham County, N.C. Deed Book U, pg. 93. 30 Jun 1815. I, William Petty, Senr. of Chatham County, N.C for and in consideration of the natural love and affection I have and bearth unto my son-in-law Hezekiah Harman as well as the sum of one dollar to we in hand paid...one certain Negro boy by the name of George about the age of six years also one other Negro boy by the name of Daniel about six years of age. Signed by his mark, William Petty Sr.. Witnesses: B. Lightfoot, H. Lightfoot. Recorded August 1815. Also it is noted in the Chatham County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (1781 1785) pg. 58B - Zacha. Harman Esqr. ack'd himself in the Sum of Fifty pounds to indemnify the County from any charge of a base born Child begott by Hezekiah Harmon on the body Ceolisey Prince. (Session begun Second Monday in February on the Nineth Day of the Month in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and EightyFour). Chatham Co. Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (1781-1785) pg. 20B - Hezekiah Harman appointed Constable for the District No. 3. (Session November on the Fifteenth Day of the Month in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Two)."1
Hezekiah was born on 17 November 1763 at Orange County, Virginia.
He was the son of Zachariah Harman and Rebekah Petty.
He married Kizziah Petty in 1783.
Hezekiah died on 30 March 1832 at Chatham County, North Carolina, at age 68.
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Thomas Petty+ (c 1672 - 1750)