WILLIAM CRISP, SR
Born ca 1695 - 1700, NC
Died after 1783, (Will date), Edgecombe Co. NC

William Crisp was born about 1695-1700, probably in North Carolina. So far, nothing is known of his early life. Hi parents have not been found, although some researchers believe he is closely related to Benjamin Crisp, Nicholas Crisp or Jonathan Crisp early settlers in the colonies. He may have been born after his parents arrived here, or perhaps he was born in England, just prior.

William Crisp was a "person of means". He was a land owner in Edgecombe County, NC which was divided into Martin and Bertie also, over time. He appears on land records in that area, both in purchasing and as witness. It has been found that he was married twice. The name of the first wife is still a mystery. It is speculated by some researchers that she was a Mansill, as this name has been handed down through those children's lines to the late 1880's, a span of about 150 years.

I have found, over the years, the average age for a male to marry in that era was about 25 years and a female about 15 to 20. So an assumption could be made that William married first about 1720. Children with his first wife are as follows. The birthdates listed are from sources, in most instances, NOT DEEMED RELIABLE, but are given to establish a time line of sorts. They are not to be counted upon as accurate.