1700’s Hilburn/Hilbun Land Records of DUPLIN and SAMPSON Counties
(The names are written below as they are spelled in the document; info gleaned from Sampson Register of Deeds online records)

1755 Aug 19 Bk 2, p.284
John Roe, planter of Hanover County to John HILBUN, of Duplin County;
Bought 100 acres for 15 pounds Virginia
“One certain measuage or tract of land and plantation situate and lying on the south side of Little Cohary in Duplin County, beginning at a gum in the swamp above the live oak ford from thence through the marsh to a pine from thence to a red oak at the head of a ?valley? between Jeremiah Bullard’s and John Hilbun from thence to the first Station.”
Witnesses: John Perry, Jeremiah Bullard

1755 Aug 20 Bk. 2, p. 285
John Roe, Planter of Hanover County to Jeremiah Bullard
Witnesses: John Perry, John Hilburn

1756 Mar 02 Bk 2, p346
John HILBUN of Duplin County to John Parker of Duplin.
Sold …?..acres for 15 pounds
“A certain tract of land and plantation situate on the South side of Little Cohary beginning at a gum in the Swamp from thence to the live oakford from thence to a pine from thence to a red oak from thence to the head of a valley? Joining Jeremiah Bullard.
Witnesses: John Perry and John Brown

1762 Jan 07 Bk 3, p220
Joseph Baker, carpenter in Duplin, to Benjamin LANIER, planter of Duplin
“a certain plantation or tract of land containing 125 acres being part of a tract of land of 250 acres of land granted to Joseph Williams as by the patent bearing date the 15th day of Nov, 1753, situate lying and being in the county and province aforesaid upon the east side of Six Runs, beginning at a water oak in the swamp of Stewart’s creek, running up the swamp thence South & East 20 Chains to an elm thence 20 east 23 chains to a stake thence south & east 16 chains to a stake thence north 20 east to a certain line low Upon said line being a red oak opposite to the read? Of a small branch thence by a quarter Line said branch to the river of the Six Runs thence down said line to the first station. Containing by estimation 125 acres to the same more or less. Being as aforesaid part of a tract of said grant to Joseph Williams by Ballantrem? The Honourable Matthew Rowan Esquire President bearing date day and year at aforesaid and ….”
Wit: by Henry Hollingsworth & William HILBON.
Later in 1772, Bk 3, p 388, Benjamin Lanier of the Province of Georgey, St. Matthews Parish, to Abraham Baget, 300 acres on the East side of Six Runs in great Marsh of Cowhiffle .
Wit.: John Lanier, John Matthis, Frederick Williams. Significant in that Frederick & Holiman Hilburn were in Burke County, GA in 1788; Lanier was in neighboring county.

1763 Oct 1 Bk 1, p. 395
John Rodgers to Joseph Register…100 acres of land between Edmund Matthis & Samuel Sellers… by the Six Runs
Witnesses: Thomas Register, Joseph Register and Hamblin H. Hillburn

1765-69 DOBBS Co.- a Hamblin Hillbern bought land from Daniel Howell Bk 7,p. 398

1765 Cumberland Co.- court judgment for Joseph Hilbourn, Bk 2 p 531

1766 Book 1, p. 278
John Hilbun a witness to a deed.
John Rogers deed to John Rackley for 100 acres… in between Edmund Matthis & John Hiburn’s land by the Six Runs…being part of a patent to David Williams in 1757.
Witnesses: William Robinson and John Hilburn

1767 Oct Van Hilburn- Edgecombe Co., Muster Roll of Capt. John Sherrard's Company

1767 Feb 02 Bk1, p 235
Joseph Register of Duplin County to John HILBURN,
A sum of ten pounds proclamation money
150 acres of one messuage or tract of land situate and lying on the North west side of Six Runs between said Register’s line and Joseph Register…beginning at a red oak running along a …..
Witnesses: John Oxford and Thomas Register

1767 Bk 1, p 312
James Cook to Hamblin HILBURN, both of Duplin County. 300 acres
10 pounds proclamation money.
“One plantation or tract of land situate lying and being in the county aforesaid on the west side of Six Runs on both sides of Crane Creek. Beginning at a red oak by a small branch below Matthew Pridgen’s line & runs thence…Containing 300 acres Se 30. w 7 poles to a small pine thence W 60….” (#’s and pines, etc.)” This land granted to Cook by Wm Tryon, Gov. 9/1766
Witnesses: Charles Hay and Thomas Register

1769 Bk 3, p 347
John HILBUN to Matthew Spivy, both of Duplin.
10 pounds proclamation money for 150 acres.
On the Northwest side of the Six Runs between John Rackly’s, his land and Joseph Registers his land. Beginning at a scrub oak and runs south …. East 52 chains to a cypress by the Six Runs thence along the meander, of at to another oak, thence to a red oak thence to a pine and thence to a oak, the first station.
Witnesses: Samuel Elkins and John Oxford, of Cumberland County.
Signed: John Hilbun (seal). (Spelled the way the document reads.)

1769 Aug Bk 4, p 269
Hamblin HILBURN, a planter of Duplin to James Cook, planter of Duplin.
Sold 150 A., East side of Crane Creek beginning at a red oak by a small branch below Matthew Pridgen’s line and runs, thence south 30 west 22 poles to small pine thence North 60 west to the Run of the said creek and cornering at a red oak thence to the small courses? of the creek to a stake thence a straight line to the beginning of …..part of a tract or parcel of land granted first by patent to the above named James Cook by the Honorable William Tryon, Esquire & commander in chief in and over our said province bearing date 26 September 1766
Witnesses: William Tucker and Joshua Rackly

1770 Bk 4, p 412
Hamblin HILBUN to James Elkins,
Sold 150 acres w. of Crane Crk, NC
Witnesses: Joshua Rackly and Benjamin Register
Signed: Hamblin H. Hilbun. Registered 28 Nov 1771

1770 Nov 11 Bk 4, p. 431
James Elkins to Hamblin HILBURN, of Duplin County, planter
Sixteen pounds, six and eight pence proclamation money
Bought 150 acres on the west side of Six Runs,on the lower side of Crane Creek. By estimation being part of a tract granted to James Cook containing 300 acres – a patent Jan 12, 1765.
Witnesses: Joshua Rackly, Peter? Pridgen and James Cook

1771 Bk 4, p.443;
Hamilton HILBURN of Duplin, planter to Benjamin Register,
A certain tract or parcel of land & plantation containing “150 acres on the west side of Six Runs, & on the lower side of Crane Creek, being part of a tract of land granted by patent to James Cook, containing 300 acres as by the said patent may more fully appear dated 1765, the above granted land of one hundred and fifty acres was conveyed by deed by the said James Cook to James Elkins and by the said James Elkins to the said Hamilton Hilburn to have and to hold the above deemed land& plantation with the … together with all and singular the……., improvements appurtanences…unto the said Benjamin Register…
27 Mar 1771.
Witnesses: William Robinson and Man? Robinson
This document consistently says Hamilton, but refers to a grant he allegedly sold to James Cook in 1769. All previous documents refer to him as “Hamblin”.

1770, 1771 and 1772 BLADEN COUNTY
Tax Lists: John HILBURN; Son: Henery HILBURN- TOTAL 2

1777 Bk 5, p472
Stephen Gayney to Hamblin HILBUN,
Indenture made 24 July 1777, between Stephen Gayney of Duplin, planter, and Hamblin Hilbun, of the same. In consideration for 20 pds proclamation money paid by Hilbun.
50 acres east side of Buckhorn Creek beginning at the Run of the said creek thence running the course of the said patent?....patented by David Duncan…..I, the said Stephe n Gayney, heir at law of the lands of William Gayney, deceased…
Witnesses: Richard Clinton and William Dallar
Registered 05 Sept 1783

1784 Hilburn, Hamilton- Military Grant.
This grant to Hamilton Hilburn for 100 acres of land is in the same form of the aforesaid registered grant in Book Page 162 and 163 all to the difference of the person it it’s the number of acres and various courses viz. west side of the Six Runs on the head drains of Rowan Swamp beginning at a stake by a pond, John Dollars corner thence as his line So. 50 Et. 112 poles…to a pine thence along Richard Stevens line north…Hardy Stevens corner thence along his line north 75 west 116 poles…. This grant is dated the 10th day of November 1784. Witnesss: Alex Martin, J. Glasgow, secy. Registered in Book letter A page 162-63 by me this 2nd day of April 1786. Tho. Clinton, Reg.
1784. Sampson Co. Court Minutes. Ordered That Hamblin Hilborn, Stephen Brown, King Vann, Stephen Vann, James Brewer, et. al clear the Six Runs River from Smith's Bluff to the mouth Of Stewart's Creek and that Joshua Chesnutt, Jr. Be Overseer.
1786 Sampson Co. tax record- Hamblin Hilburn

1786 Dec Bk 8, p 169
John Jones to Patience HILBURN,
“This indenture made the 17th day of December in the year of our lord 1786. ….John Jones of the State of North Carolina and County of Sampson, Planter of the one part and Patience Hilbun of the other part. Witnesseth that the said John Jones for and in consideration of the sum of 35 pounds paid to him in hand paid by it said Patience Hilbern Before the ensealing and delivery thereof the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledged and for every part and parcel thereof do fully argent? And discharge the said Patience Hilburn have bargained and sold and by there presents do fully and truly bargain and sell align convey and confirm unto the said Patience Hilburn her heirs, and assigns forever all the said John Jones right title and interest in and 100 acres of land situate lying and being in the county of Sampson and on the west side of Little Cohary including his improvements beginning at a dogwood in the marsh of Odoms Branch in Little Cohary thence west up Odoms Branch 127 poles in said branch thence North 140 poles to a pine in Ruffins branch thence East down said branch 110 poles to a gum in little Cohary thence down Cohary to the beginning to have and to hold the said bargained ….with all the appurtenances and privileges whereof belonging to the said Patience Hilburn his heirs executor administrators or assigns then only proper use benefit and behalf and the said John Jones for himself his heirs executors administrators or assigns this before the ensealing & delivery hereof he is the true sale & lawful owner of the above bargained permitted in manner as above mentioned lawfully peaceably & quietly? possess the same in his own proper right & good benefit? and absolute estate of inheritance in…simple and hath in himself good right and lawful authority to grant sell bargain convey and confirm the said bargained permitted in manner as above said and the said Patience Hilburn her heirs executors administrators or assigns shall and may from time to time and at all times forever hereafter by force and virtue of these presents lawfully and peaceably have hold …
Witnesses: Daniel Culbreath and Young Ryalls
(proved in court 13 Aug 1787)

1787 Bk 8, p 208
Hamlin HILBURN of Sampson County to William Jordon of the same, Indenture made 20 Sep 1787
(for 30 pds; one certain tract of land on the west side of Six Runs on the head drains of Rowan Swamp begining at a stake by a pond John Dollard corner, thence as his line….along Rich’d Stevens line….to a large pond in a branch Hardy Steven’s corner…, Containing 100 acres as by patent? Dotht appear it being granted to Hamblin Hillburn bearing date the 26 day of March 1783, Reference being thereunto? Had may more fully appear.
Witnesses: William Odum and Henry Hillburn. Seal: Hamblin Hillburn
Proved in court 13 May 1788)