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There is no proof that Isham was the son of Lodwick Alford however there is some circumstantial evidence suggesting that he might have been. They were contemproaries in the same county. For example, the Bute County register that contains the entries below also includes 25 references to Lodwick Alford for a period from 1769 to 1778.¹

On Nov 12, 1777, "A deed from Nathan Hall to Isam Alford was proved by the Oath of Issac Pippen a Witness thereto and on Motion the same is Ordered to be Registered." (page 137 of digital copy)

On Feb 10, 1779, "A Deed from Robert Butler to Drury Alford was proved by the oath of Isham Alford a witness hereto and on Motion the same is Ordered to be Registered." (page 167 of digital copy.)²

from State Records of NC, May 13, 1781: In a letter from Col. Benj. Seawell to General Sumner:
"Not a man of any rank or distinction, or scarcely any man of property," wrote Colonel Seawell, "has lain in his house since the British passed through Nash County. We are distressed with all the rogues and vagabonds that Cornwallis can raise to pest us with ... A certain Robert Beard with fifteen others on Friday last seized the person of John Ferrell, Isham Alford and Robert Melton, together with seven horses and I think three guns... and carried them all off. Our men after collecting, pursued them; but night coming on, and drawing near the enemy's lines, they returned without any luck."

From a newspaper article about Nash County in the Revolutionary War we see that "The Captain Beard referred to was from Anson County and a deserter from the Continental Army in Virginia who had been commissioned by Cornwallis to capture and bring in known supporters of the American for cause which he would receive a reward of 10 guineas each. Captain Beard was knocked off his horse when he tried to escape from the fight at the Drake place, captured, tried for treason and executed."^3,4,5

BUSH, JOHN to Geo. Ivey of Franklin Co. N. C., 287 1/2 acres in that part of Washington Co. called Greene, on Rocky Fork of Shoulderbone creek. Jan. 25, 1788. Isham Alford, Anthony Ivey, Test.⁶

BAYS, JOSEPH, Jr., dec'd. Inventory Feb. 12, 1795. Noyal Nelms, Isham Alford, D. Morris, apprs.⁷

ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE.
     WILL be sold at that Court house door in the town of La Grange, in the Connty of Troup, on the first Tuesday in January next between the usual hours of sale, all the negroes belonging to the estate Isham Alford deceased, consisting of Men, Women. Boys and Girls, &c. all sold agreeable to an order of the Inferior Court of Troup County, (when sitting as a Court of Ordinary.) for the benefit of the heirs of said deceased. Terms of sale will be made known on the day. ELIJAH DAVIDSON, Adm'r. Oct 9-23-9t.⁸

Brittain Washington Alford Sr left a will on 6 December 1848 at Pike County, Georgia, USA.

     WILL OF BRITTAIN WASHINGTON ALFORD, SR.
Georgia, Pike County
In the name of God Amen, I Brittain Alford said of the county and state aforesaid being of sound mind and disposing memory do hereby constitute ordain and appoint this to be my last will and testament.

Item 1st -- It is my will and desire that my body be burried (sic) in a decent and christian like manner and suitable to my circumstances.

Item 2nd -- I give and bequeath to my beloved wife, Barshebee Alford for and during the time of her natural life or widowhood all the land attached to the premises that I at present occupy together with any of their negro slaves and their increase that I may disposed of that in the said Barshebee may choose. Also any part of all the farming utinsils (sic), stock of all kinds including horses, oxen, and household and kitchen furniture and provisions. Also my road wagon and harness, barouche and harness and of cash.

Item 3rd -- It is my will and desire that at the death or intermarriage of my wife Barshebee all of the above property given and bequeathed to her as aforesaid be taken by my executor whoever I may hereafter appoint and divided among all my heirs according to this my last will and testament.

Item 4th -- I give and bequeath to my children, Isham, Spire, Betsey Ann, Winney, Dicey, Jefferson, Jimmerson, and Nancy and Brittain an equal portion of the residue of all property that I may die seized and possessed of.

Item 5th -- I will that the distribution shares of each of my daughters, Betsey Ann, Winney, Dicey, and Nancy shall belong to them and their heirs of their bodies and not
subject to the debts of their present or any future husbands.

Item 6th -- It is my will and desire that my executor cause to be divided by their disinterests (sic) present the residue of my negro slaves after my wife Barshebee shall have made her choice as aforesaid the persons appraised by my executor for that purpose shall value and lot off said slaves into parcels as equal as possible to be drawn for by all my children the said lots to be made equal by those drawing lots of greater value paying to those who draw lots of less value.

Item 7th -- It is my will and desire that my executors make an equal distribution of all ready money, notes and accounts that I may desire possessed of among all my children.

Item 8th -- I hereby constitute ordain and appoint my sons Isham Alford and Jefferson Alford my executors to execute this my last will and testament.
Witness my hand and seal this sixth day of December one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.

Brittain X Alford
(His mark)
Signed in presence of
George?
Isaac?
A. J. McAfee
The will was probated 5 March 1849.
Will Book C, pages 36-37. Pike County, Georgia.³

Add details of Probate.⁴