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THE SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIAN
A JOURNAL OF GENEALOGY AND HISTORY
Vol. XI No. 1
January — March 1993
The Southside Virginian
The Southside Virginian, published since 1983, is owned by Kathryn
Sawyer Hooper and Christopher Nt Hooper, P. O. Box 3684,
Richmond, VA 23235. It is published quarterly, with issues appearing
in January, April, Jury, and October of each year. Subscriptions are
$20.00 per year, postage included, and are on a calendar year basis,
with subscribers receiving all issues for the year in which they subscribe.
Back issues, where available, are $25.00 per volume (4 issues).
Reprints of back issues are $40.00 per volume (4 issues). Please inform
the publishers, at the above address, of any change in address.
The Southside Virginian, solicits unpublished source material of
genealogical and historical significance to researchers of Southside
Virginia which includes the counties of Amelia, Appomattox, Bedford,
Brunswick, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte, Chesterfield,
Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Franklin, Greensville, Halifax, Henry, Isle of
Wight, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nansemond, Norfolk, Nottoway,
Pittsylvania, Powhatan, Prince Edward, Prince George, Princess Anne,
Southampton, Surry, and Sussex. Efforts are made to balance the
material published so that the greatest coverage of the geographical
area can be achieved. All materials submitted for publication should
be well documented and be factually accurate. Every effort is made to
check submitted materials for accuracy and originality, but neither the
owners or staff of The Southside Virginian can assume responsibility for
errors on the part of its contributors. Corrections of proven errors will
appear in subsequent issues of the magazine.
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tombstone inscriptions, etc., can be protected in the form in which they
are submitted. The form this material takes in The Southside Virginian
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THE SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIAN
A JOURNAL OF GENEALOGY AND HISTORY
P. O. Box 3684, Richmond, VA 23235
ISSN 0736-5683
CONTENTS Vol. XI No. 1 • Jan - Mar 1993
Editorial 2
Book Reviews And Announcements 3
1748 Freeholders [Brunswick County] 9
Dennis Hudgins
Village View Family Cemetery — Emporia, Virginia [Greensville County] ... 17
Ray Sasser
Will of John Tucker - 1736 [Norfolk County] 19
Christopher M. Hooper
Will of Hillary Matthias - 1799 [Princess Anne County] 21
Christopher M. Hooper
Amelia Academy - "The Wigwam" [Amelia County] 23
Kathryn Sawyer Hooper
Selections from Halifax County Deed Books 33 - 37 (1824 - 1829) 26
/. C Kolbe
Will of James Westbrooke — 1711 [Prince George County] 30
Christopher M. Hooper
Methodist or City Cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia [Campbell County] 32
Kathryn Sawyer Hooper
Harrup vs Harris — Reading Original Records 37
Christopher M. Hooper
"Fancy Farm" [Bedford County] 39
Kathryn Sawyer Hooper
Queries 41
Index 45
copyright ©1993 - The Southside Virginian
EDITORIAL
ITS 1993. AND WHERE ARE YOUR ANCESTORS!!!
This little play on words certainly has some implications for the family researcher.
All of us who have been involved in genealogical endeavors for some time have
branches of our families which defy the rational approaches to research. We trace
every lead, use every form of deductive logic, to give us the clues necessary to find
conclusive evidence.
Being a genealogical researcher is similar to being a private detective. Sometimes we
must look beyond the obvious, and utilize our reasoning skills to approach the
problem at hand. If a record does not exist in the county will or probate books for
someone we are researching, we should not just accept that as a fact. Often times
wills appeared in other public records or documents, sometimes not even in the
county or state being researched. We don't just look in the county where our
ancestors resided, but in all of the surrounding counties as well. Knowing the history
and formation of the counties and states aids us in this research.
This leads us to one of the basic philosophies of publication utilized by The Southside
Virginian. We believe that presenting transcriptions of the records in their entirety
gives our readers much more useful information. Abstracts are certainly valuable in
that they provide a short synopsis of masses of raw genealogical data. But, they
cannot give you the little clues that may be needed to deduce relationships or family
interactions. In reading abstracts, one cannot understand the flavor of the life and
times of the individuals whose names are included.
This is not a put-down of abstractors. Abstractors provide a valuable and very
necessary service for researchers. We cannot all get to the courthouse and read all
of the records there. What we can do however, is obtain copies of the original
documents from which the abstracts were taken. This not only allows us to confirm
the abstractors work, but when these copies are read, allows us to see the context in
which the original document was produced. This is where we may get the clues we
need to make our future research decisions.
If we only look at the raw data which we record on the genealogy charts, how many
clues to the missing individuals will we miss? We must remember that our ancestors
lived 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for their entire lives. They interacted with their
families, neighbors, and government. Just as we do today. When we think of them
as living, breathing, individuals who made decisions about their lives based on these
interactions, we can come to truly know them. They are not just entries in a clerk's
records, which have now been condensed into a line in an abstraction.
As a magazine devoted to the HISTORY AND GENEALOGY of Southside
Virginia, we prefer to publish the complete records when available. We will, of
course, continue to publish abstractions of voluminous records. We do hope that the
mix of transcriptions and abstractions which we provide, gives our subscribers an
insight into the lives of the people of Southside Virginia.
Chris Hooper, Publications Manager
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BOOK REVIEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dorothy S. Provine, Index to District of Columbia Wills 1801-1920. 218 pp; paper
(8V2 x 11); $25.00 + $3.00 shipping (MD tax 5%, MI tax 4%). 1992. More
than 22,700 wills were filed in the District of Columbia Orphans' Court
(Probate Ct.) during the time period 1801-1920. These records were
transferred to the District of Columbia Archives, 1300 Naylor Ct., NW,
Washington, DC 20001-4225, in 1990, and assigned to Record Group 2,
Records of Superior Court. Ms. Provine has provided an alphabetical listing
of these records which are stored in the Archives by year of filing and then
alphabetically. The entries consist of name of person, year of filing (which is
often a short time after the death of the testator), and the number of the
archive box holding the document. Although the list contains many names of
notable historical figures (e.g., Francis Scott Key, Dolly Madison, George
Washington), the majority are those of the local middle and upper class
property owners who wished proper distribution of their possessions. A large
number of these wills were penned by Washington's more prosperous African-
Americans. This book is an excellent tool for anyone researching individuals
living in the District of Columbia during the 19th century. Order from
Genealogical Publishing Co., 1001 N. Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202.
(800) 296-6687.
Janice L. Abercrombie and Richard Slatten, Virginia Publick Claims, 69 volumes.
Pages vary per volume; index in each volume; acid-free paper; paper (6 x 9);
price varies per volume (shipping $1.50 for $0-10.00 order, $2.50 for $10.01-
25.00 order, $3.50 for $25.01-50.00 order, $4.50 for over $50.00 order). The
Publick Claims represent the reports made by the county courts to Richmond,
in booklet form, constituting the claims made by the civilian population for
contributions to the Revolutionary War. These typically were for provisions
or services rendered to military. For instance, in the Brunswick County
booklet on p. 58 is a listing of "Persons employed in beef driving," which gives
a listing of individuals, the number of days they served, and what they were
paid. On p. 72 is a listing of individuals who were to receive £1/10 for
furnishing "cloathing & beef for the Army the 13th Dec. 1782." These
booklets (one county per booklet) contain useful and interesting information
about more than 75,000 individuals generally for whom other written records
have not survived. The late Mr. Slatten recognized the value of these records
and, in conjunction with Mrs. Abercrombie, began abstracting the claims.
Unfortunately, he was not to see the project completed before his death. Mrs.
Abercrombie has continued the undertaking and all booklets have now been
completed. Information for the booklets was obtained from the originals
housed at the Virginia State Archives and Library in Record Group 48. The
booklet for Accomack County has not survived, so the Accomack County
Publick Claims were taken from the county court order books. Originally,
three counties now in Kentucky and two now in Pennsylvania were included
in the records. These booklets have not survived. Each county book is
printed separately and the cost depends on the number of pages in the book.
The following are the prices and length of books on Southside Counties:
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Amelia, 107 pp, $14; Bedford, 64 pp, $7.75; Brunswick, 58 pp, $7.50;
Buckingham, 37 pp, $5.00; Campbell, 28 pp, $5.00; Charlotte, 33 pp, $5.00;
Chesterfield, 57 pp, $7.50; Cumberland, 71 pp, $8.75; Dinwiddie, 51 pp, $6.75;
Greensville, 21 pp, $5.00; Halifax, 61 pp, $7.75; Henry, 53 pp, $7.25; Isle of
Wight, 33 pp, $5.00; Lunenburg, 27 pp, $5.00; Mecklenburg, 65 pp, $7.75;
Nansemond, 50 pp, $6.75; Norfolk, 33 pp, $5.00; Pittsylvania, 43 pp, $6.25;
Powhatan, 40 pp, $6.00; Prince Edward, 43 pp, $6.25; Prince George, 18 pp,
$5.00; Princess Anne, 20 pp, $5.00; Southampton, 25 pp, $5.00; Surry, 19 pp,
$5.00; Sussex, 28 pp, $5.00. A complete index of over 100,000 entries to the
Publick Qaims is available for $20.00. The complete set of Virginia Publick
Claims is available with full index in a 3 volume, 8 x 10, hard bound set for
$200.00. These books record information which may not be found elsewhere,
and will become one of the most useful sources of information on
Revolutionary War period Virginia. Order from Iberian Publishing Co., 548
Cedar Creek Dr., Athens, GA 30605-3408.
David Dobson, Scottish-American Court Records, 1733-1783. 105 pp; index; cloth;
$18.00 + $3.00 shipping (MD tax 5%, MI tax 4%). (1991). The economic
expansion of Scottish interests to American trade produced many records that
have been deposited in the Scottish Record Office in Edinburgh. The minute
books of the Court of Session and High Court of Admiralty provide the
identity of many people in America engaged in commerce (and litigation) in
Scotland. This is the first published work of this material. Scottish-American
Wills, 1650-1900. 137 pp; cloth. 1991. $20.00. By the same author. This book
provides an index to the testaments and inventories of 2,000 Scots who died
in America and whose wills were proved in Scotland, as taken from the
Scottish Record Office. Also of interest to researchers with Scottish ancestors:
David Moody, Scottish Family History. 219 pp index; cloth. 1989. $19.95.
Scottish Local History. 178 pp; index; cloth. 1989. $19.95. Include $2.50
postage for first book, $1.00 for each additional book. Genealogical
Publishing Co, 1001 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21202. (800) 296-6687.
REPRINTS
Frederick Lewis Weis with additions and corrections by Walter Lee Sheppard, Jr.,
Ancestral Roots of Certain American Colonists - Who Came to America
before 1 700 (formerly Ancestral Roots of Sixty Colonists Who Came to New
England between 1623 and 1650). xx; 276 pp; index; cloth (6 x 9); $25.00 +
$3.00 shipping (MD tax 5%, MI tax 4%). (1950, 7th Ed. 1992). This is the
classic work on certain colonists who came to America prior to 1700. As
noted by the numerous releases of this book, the research is constantly being
updated, refined and extended. Although this work primarily centers on New
England colonists, there are numerous references to Virginia and Maryland
individuals (e.g., Sarah Ludlow m Col. John Carter of VA, Dannet Abney of
Spotsylvania Co, VA, Thomas Gerard of St. Mary's Co, MD). In addition to
Alfred the Great, Charlemagne, Malcolm of Scotland, and Robert the Strong,
descents are traced from these ancestral lines: Saxon and English monarchs,
Gallic monarchs, early Irish and Scottish kings, Welsh, Gallo-Roman and
Alsatian kings and princes, Norman and French barons, the Riparian branch
of the Merovingian House, Merovingian kings of France, Isabel de
Vermandois and William de Warenne, and Rurik, Grand Prince of Kiev.
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After Mr. Weis died in 1966, Mr. Sheppard along with his correspondents
have continued and improved on Ancestral Roots. He states in the Preface,
"...although I consider this the best work of its kind in print, it is NOT a
reference work and should NOT be cited (any more than any other similar
work) as evidence on a lineage blank for membership in a hereditary society.
Go to the source material for this kind of thing." This work is an excellent
example of continuing genealogical research. Order from Genealogical
Publishing Co., 1001 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21202 (800) 296-6687.
Emma R. Matheny and Helen K. Yates, Marriages of Lunenberg County, Virginia,
1746-1853. iii; 177 pp; illus; fold-out map; index; cloth (6 x 9); $21.75 + $3.00
shipping (MD tax 5%, MI tax 4%). (1967, Rprt. 1990). Lunenburg County
comprised the territory contained in nine present-day Virginia counties, when
it was formed in 1746. Entries are listed alphabetically by husbands name and
include brides' name, surety, person performing the marriage, location of the
return, and other names mentioned. The index includes the names of brides,
sureties, and others. Details of over 2400 of the earliest Lunenburg County
marriages are recorded in this excellent reference work which covers a large
portion of Southside Virginia. Order from Clearfield Co., 200 E. Eager St,
Baltimore MD 21202. (410)625-9004.
Augusta B. Fothergill, Marriage Records of Brunswick County, Virginia, 1 730-1852.
153 pp; index; cloth (6 x 9); $18.00 + $3.00 shipping (MD tax 5%, MI tax
4%). (1953, Rprt. 1989). Approximately 7,500 grooms, brides, parents, and
sureties from Brunswick County are included in this work. It is an unusually
complete collection of the extant marriage records based not only on the
surviving marriage bonds, but also includes marriages which have been
reconstructed from wills, deeds, and estate settlements found in the order
books and other county record books. The listings were copied and indexed
by the compiler in 1927 at the request of the Brunswick County supervisors.
The records found in the loose papers begin in 1752 and continue until the
vital statistics commenced in 1852. The entries are listed alphabetically by
groom, and include the date of the bond, the brides name, surety, and other
names. Unfortunately, the index contains only the brides' names and does not
include the other names mentioned in the entries. Order from Clearfield Co.,
200 E. Eager St., Baltimore MD 21202. (410)625-9004.
Virginia Anderton Dodd, Henry County, Virginia, Marriage Bonds, 1778-1849. 132
pp; index; cloth (6 x 9); $14.95 + $3.00 shipping. (1953, Rprt. 1989). This
book is a compilation of the marriage records from the formation of Henry
County in 1778 until the commencement of the vital statistics in 1849. Henry
County was formed from Pittsylvania County in 1776 and encompassed the
present day counties of Henry, Patrick, and the greater part of Franklin. This
work consists of three lists. The first is a listing of the marriage bonds
arranged alphabetically by husband's name. It includes the bride's name, date
of bond, consents, and other names. The second list is an alphabetical index
of brides' names cross-referenced to the husband. The third is a list of
minister's returns arranged alphabetically by the husband's name. Each entry
includes bride's name, date of return, and minister's names. Order from
Clearfield Co., 200 E. Eager SL, Baltimore MD 21202. (410)625-9004.
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George Cabell Greer, Early Virginia Immigrants, 1623-1666. 376 pp; cloth (6 x 9);
$20.00 + $3.00 shipping (MD tax 5%, MI tax 4%). (1912, Rprt. 1989). This
work is a listing of nearly 25,000 immigrants to Virginia from 1623 through
1666, who were not the original patentees of land. Compiled by G. C. Greer,
Clerk of the Virginia State Land Office, this book is an excellent companion
to Nugent's Cavaliers and Pioneers. The entries are arranged alphabetically
by immigrant and include sponsor, date, and place of residence if given. This
is a must for anyone doing research for early Virginia families. Order from
Genealogical Publishing Co., 1001 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21202.
(800) 296-6687.
Anne Lowry Worrell, Over the Mountain Men, Their Early Court Records in
Southwest Virginia. 69 pp; paper (6 x 9); $6.00 + $3.00 shipping (MD tax
5%, MI tax 4%). (1934, Rprt. 1991). This unassuming book contains records
which include some 9000 persons from various Southside/southwest Virginia
counties. Four types of records are presented — marriages, wills,
Revolutionary petitions, and gravestones. The marriage records are from
Bedford, Franklin, Grayson, Pulaski, and Roanoke. The wills are from
Bedford, Botetourt, Carroll, Floyd, Grayson, Pulaski, and Roanoke. These
two categories represent the majority of the records. The Revolutionary
petitions and tombstone inscriptions come from many of these same counties.
The dates on the records vary, but most of them are from the late 18th and
19* centuries. The entries are arranged alphabetically by type of record and
county. This volume is a most helpful addition to the Southside researchers
library, but would be enhanced by the inclusion of an everyname index.
Although the entries are arranged alphabetically, the additional names
mentioned within each record are not indexed. Valuable reprints such as this,
should be provided with the same accompanying tools that researchers have
come to expect from current publications. Order from Genealogical
Publishing Co., 1001 N. Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202. (800) 296-6687.
Gertrude E. Gray, Virginia, Northern Neck Land Grants — 1694-1742. x; 184 pp;
index; cloth (6 x 9); $20.00 + $3.00 shipping (MD tax 5%, MI tax 4%). (1987,
Rprt. 1988). The Northern Neck of Virginia consists of the land between the
Potomac and the Rappahannock rivers. In 1649, this land was granted to
seven individuals, by Charles the exiled son of Charles I. The son of one the
original patentees, Thomas Culpeper, had purchased and become the sole
proprietor of this area by 1681. Nugent's Cavaliers and Pioneers covers the
Colonial patents from 1623 to 1732. The Virginia Genealogical Society has
continued the publication of the Colonial patents in serial form in The
Magazine of Virginia Genealogy. The Virginia State Library issued a
Supplement containing the Northern Neck Grants from 1690 to September 3,
1692. The grants included in this work were included in the Virginia Colony
Grant Books until 1690, when agents of the Proprietary issued and maintained
them separately from the Colonial grants. The "headlight" system utilized by
the Colony of Virginia, was never used in the Northern Neck. "Warrants"
were purchased by people wanting land. The official surveyor then platted the
land and returned the warrant along with the plat to the Proprietor for
issuance of a grant, if no discrepancies or prior claims were present. The
originals of surveys and warrants exist for most of the Northern Neck land
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grants. These often provide additional information not found in the actual
grants. This work encompasses Northern Neck Grant Books 1-5 and A-E.
Books 5 and E contain survey plats of most of the grants in those books. The
compiler used microfilms of the original Grant Books in performing the
abstracts presented. The original Grant Books are held at the Virginia State
Library and Archives, Richmond, as Northern Neck Grants, 1690-1874, under
Land Office (Record Group 4). Ms. Gray has copied the names exactly as
they appeared in the original documents. Included in the listing are: grant
book and page, name of grantee, residence (if given), number of acres
granted, location, surveyor, adjacent land owners, date of issuance, and
whether a survey plat exists in the deed book. The compiler has included
useful notes concerning the entries. Multiple spellings of a name occurring in
the same record are indicated by parenthesis. The index includes all names
contained in the grants. We all owe Ms. Gray much thanks for her work in
making these early Virginia land records more accessible to all researchers.
Order from Genealogical Publishing Co., 1001 N. Calvert St, Baltimore, MD
21202. (800) 296-6687.
Louis des Cognets, Jr., English Duplicates of Lost Virginia Records. 380 pp; index;
cloth (6 x 9); $25.00 + $3.00 shipping (MD tax 5%, MI tax 4%). (1958, Rprt.
1990). The compiler of these records spent the summer of 1957 in the Public
Record Office in London, gathering the materials. These original materials,
which had been sent from Virginia to the Colonial Office, were microfilmed
and then transcribed for publication. Much of this material represents
previously unknown information about 17th and 18th century Virginia. The
following is a sampling of the many lists included: civil and military officers,
clergy and parish, conveyances, coroners, county officers, grievances, militia
officers, surveyors, sheriffs, and even "pirate's prisoners." Two groups of
records are most notable. These are 1) "Patents for Land, 1699-1737" (with
gaps), which lists the name of the patentee, date, county, and acreage and 2)
"Rent Rolls for 1704," which lists thousands of land owners and their acreage
in twenty Virginia counties. Included is an everyname index which provides
easy access to the large quantity of records presented. Many of the records
included in this work pertain to Southside Virginia counties or locations and
this a most valuable volume for any researchers library. Order from
Genealogical Publishing Co., 1001 N. Calvert SL, Baltimore, MD 21202.
(800) 296-6687.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Iberian Publishing Company, 548 Cedar Creek Dr., Athens, GA 30605-3408,
announces that they have acquired the titles of Mrs. Marion Dodson Chiarito. As many
of you are aware, Mrs. Chiarito has provided numerous works on Halifax County will
books, deed books, and other records. Iberian has acquired these titles by purchasing the
inventory of Clarkton Press and will be reprinting them as that inventory is depleted. All
researchers in Southside will benefit from the continuing availability of these publications.
Invitation To "A Chesapeake Homecoming." The National Genealogical Society
(NGS) invites genealogists nationwide to "come home to the Chesapeake" for its 1993
Conference in the States to be held in Baltimore, Maryland, from 2 - 5 June. The
conference will coincide with the Society's ninetieth birthday. Assisting with local
arrangements will be the Genealogical Council of Maryland and its member societies.
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Lectures and exhibits will be located in the Baltimore Convention Center just two blocks
west of the many attraction of the Inner Harbor. The Sheraton Inner Harbor, connected
to the Convention Center by a skywalk, will serve as the headquarters hotel. Conference
rates will also be available at other nearby hotels.
A wide variety of lectures, workshops, and luncheons will offer registrants a rich
genealogical menu from which to choose. The conference program will highlight the
resources and research centers of the Chesapeake states and their immediate neighbors,
the major ethnic groups that settled in the region, and migrations from Maryland, Virginia,
and Pennsylvania to other parts of the country. Other lectures will focus on the uses of
land records throughout the region and the nation and on the methodology of genealogical
research. Another strong component of the program will be lectures and workshops on
the uses of computers in genealogy. Meetings and luncheons sponsored by national
genealogical organizations will be scheduled throughout the four-day conference.
Conference registrants will have opportunities to do research in a variety of genealogical
research facilities in Baltimore and its vicinity, including the Maryland Historical Society,
the Enoch Pratt Free Library, the Peabody Library, the Baltimore City Archives, the
Baltimore City Courthouse, and the Baltimore County Courthouse. The Maryland State
Archives in Annapolis is only twenty-five miles from Baltimore, and downtown Baltimore
is connected by commuter trains to Washington, D.C. and its major research centers.
The conference brochure, with details of the program and special events and registration
information, will be available in early 1993. The brochure will be mailed to all NGS
members, and copies will be distributed to genealogical libraries across the country and
to societies and libraries in the Chesapeake region. Copies may also be requested by
writing to: 1993 Conference, 4527 17th St N, Arlington, VA 22207-2399.
June B. EVANS announces two new releases in her series on Lunenburg County Abstracts.
Deed Book 31 (1837-40) $12, and Deed Book 32 (184CM2) $12, postage included; LA
residents add 4% tax. You may order from Bryn Ffyliaid Publications, 300 Lake Marina
Dr., #16 B.W., New Orleans, LA 70124-1679.
Southern Historical Press announces the reprinting of Annals of Southwest, Virginia
1769-1 800 by Lewis Preston Summers. Reprinted in two volumes, 1780 pages, full name
index, maps, illustrations. Cost of the set is $100.00, postage $5.00, SC residents add 5%
tax. Order from Southern Historical Press, Inc., P O Box 1267, Greenville, SC 29602-1267.
The first issue of The Holt Herald is now available. It is a newsletter for
descendants of Randall Holt and Elizabeth Hansford Holt of early Surry County, Virginia.
For a complimentary copy and information write: Andrea K. Storm, 703 NE 109th CL,
Portland, OR 97220.
"KrNSEARCHlNG" is a weekly genealogical column now in its sixteenth year of publication.
It appears in one East Texas newspaper (the Jacksonville Daily Progress), one West Texas
newspaper (the Amarillo News-Globe), and occasionally in two shopping guides within
these regions. The areas of circulation include 30 Texas counties, western Oklahoma,
northeastern New Mexico, and southwestern Kansas. Queries are free and researchers
may submit several queries at one time. Notices concerning family reunions and
genealogical workshops are also welcomed. All correspondence should be sent to the
editor, Marleta Childs, Box 6825, Lubbock, Texas 79493-6825.
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'Brunswicf^ County
Court Records
1748 Freeholders
Submitted by Dennis Hudgins
A list of the polls of the Brunswick County Freeholders, voting for their
Burgesses of 1748, is contained in Brunswick County Deed Book 3, pages
510-518. The polls are in six lists, recorded by John Willis and Michael Wall,
Sheriff, and were entered during the October 1748 Court Session but dated 13
June 1748. At the time of these voting sessions, Brunswick County also included
what is now Greensville County. As each voter had two choices of the six
candidates, the names from all six lists have been combined into one list to show
the voters choices. Therefore, a near true voting order can be established. The
numbers under each candidate are ordinal in value and indicate where the voter
appeared in each candidate's list.
The following is a brief analysis of the voting:
The first two clerks of the court won the voting and were obviously
the most popular versus the militia officers and larger land owners.
In South Brunswick, Colonels Wall and Edwards were large land
owners and were evidently well known to their immediate
neighbors.
Captain Edmunds apparently did not have a large militia
responsibility in the northwest part of the County, especially against
the popular public servants, Stith and Clack. Additionally, his area
in the NW part of the county was in the expansion route to the
newly formed and growing Lunenburg County between the
Meherrin and Nottoway rivers.
Colonel Willis evidently also lacked a large militia following in the
northeastern part of the county. One other point is that he came
from Gloucester County, buying out the large Harrison estate
which is now in northern Greensville County near the Otterdam
Swamp. The Willis family can be found in other Southside
counties such as Sussex where they also purchased some of the
large Harrison tracts.
The following transcription of Brunswick County Order Book 3 page 387,
provides a general overview of the county organization of that time.
At a Court held for Brunswick County at the Courthouse of the said County the
Second dy of June 1748
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Present: John Wall, Nicholas Edmunds, George Wallton,Timothy Rives, Nicholas
Lanier, George Wyche, Burrell Brown, Gent Justices
(southwest) - James Hicks Gent, is appointed to take the List of
Tithables in the upper (western) part of this County on the South side Maherrin.
(south central) - George Wallton Gent is appointed to take a list of the
Tithables in the Middle part of this County on the South side Maherrin.
(southeast) - and Burrell Brown Gent, to take a list of the Tithables in the lower
(eastern) part on the South side Maherrin.
(northwest) - Nicholas Edmunds Gent, is appointed to take a list of the Tithables
in the upper (western) part of this County on the North side Maherrin.
(north central) - Nicholas Lanier Gent to take in the Middle part and
(northeast) - John Willis Gent to take in the lower (eastern)
part on North side Maherrin.
Following is the combined list of polls/voters for June/October 1748 followed by
the number of sequence they appear in, within each candidates list
Colo.
John
Wall
Colo.
Nath.
Edwards
Capt
Nich.
Edmonds
Colo.
John
Willis
Drury
Stith
Sterling
Qack
Freeholders:
1.
2
3.
George Brewer
Joseph Wright
Moses Vincient
1
2
3
1
2
3
4.
5.
John Ogburn
Ninian Mitchel
4
5
4
5
6.
William Davis
6
6
8.
9.
Joseph Massie
Nathan Harris
7
8
7
8
10.
Richd Ledbetter
9
9
11.
Willaim Wall
-
-
-
-
1
1
12.
Francis Deloach
10
-
-
-
-
2
13.
Lizwell Sexton
11
10
14.
15.
Joseph Carter
Thomas Powell
12
13
11
12
16.
William Jordan
14
13
17.
William Ezell
15
14
18.
John Peebles
16
15
19.
William Wise
17
16
20.
Joshua Clark
18
17
21.
Charles Stuart
19
18
22.
James Judkins
20
19
23.
William Adams
21
20
24.
James Denman
-
-
-
-
2
3
25.
26.
Henry Embry
John Moutrey/Moutry
-
-
.
.
3
4
4
5
Page 10
The Southside Virginian, Vol XI No. 1
27.
Giles Kelly/Kelley
-
-
28.
William McKinney
-
-
29.
William Maclin
-
-
30.
James Speed
-
-
31.
Hezekiah Massie
-
-
32
Thomas Loy'd/Lloyd
(sworn)
-
-
33.
Lewelling Jones
-
-
34.
Robert Christy
-
-
35
Thomas Bull
-
-
36.
Richard Hagood
-
-
37.
Randle/Randall Brasie
-
-
38.
William Jones
-
-
39.
Augustine Hightower
-
-
40.
Geo. Tilman
-
-
41.
Stephen Caudle
-
-
42
Mason Bishop
-
-
43.
Hubard/Hubbard
Quarles
44.
John Johnson
-
21
45.
John Avery/Averie
-
-
46.
William Brewer
-
-
47.
William Smith
-
-
48.
Roger Reese/Reece
(sworn)
-
-
49.
Abraham Burton
22
-
50.
Nathaniel Clark
23
22
51.
Thomas Tomerlin/
Tomlinson
24
23
52
David Lucas
25
24
53.
Samuel Lucas
-
-
54.
John Dunn
26
25
55.
ffoster/Foster Rives
27
26
56.
Thomas Jeffris/
Jefferis
28
27
57.
Thomas Jacobs
29
28
58.
James Douglas
30
29
59.
John Massie
31
30
60.
Henry Ledbetter
32
31
61.
James Upchurch
33
32
62
John Tooke
34
33
63.
Henry Cooke
35
34
64.
John Vincient/Vinson
36
35
65.
James Lanier
(78)
36
66.
Thomas Lanoir
-
67.
William Lyndsey/
Lindsey
-
-
68.
William Scogging/
Scoggin
-
-
69.
William Green
-
-
70.
George Deardan/
Deardin
-
-
71.
RobL Dunkley
-
-
72
Robt Cunnell
-
-
73.
Francis Lett
-
-
74.
Hix Jones
-
.
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10
10
11
11
12
12
13
13
14
14
15
15
16
16
17
17
18
18
19
19
20
20
21
21
22
22
-
23
23
24
24
25
25
26
26
-
27
-
(88)
27
28
28
29
29
30
30
31
31
32
32
33
33
34
34
35
35
36
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75.
Henry Bailey
-
-
76.
Hugh Williams
-
-
77.
William Averice
-
-
78.
William Mosely/Moseley
37
-
79.
Hezekiah Massie
-
-
80.
Owen Strange
-
-
81.
Thomas Twitty
-
-
82.
William Smith
-
-
83.
John Sulivant
-
-
84.
William Pettaway
-
37
85.
John Betty
38
38
86.
William Wawmock
39
39
87.
John Irby
40
40
88.
William Wyche
41
41
89.
William Betty
42
42
90.
John Jackson
43
43
91.
Josias Floy'd
-
-
92.
Thomas Proctor/Procter
-
-
93.
Drury Malone (sworn)
-
-
94.
Geo. Tilman Junr.
-
-
95.
Francis Hagood
-
-
96.
Geo. Hagood
-
-
97.
Thomas Brooks
-
-
98.
Richard Birch
-
-
99.
William McKnight
44
-
100.
Nicholas Edmunds
45
-
101.
George Walton/Wallton
46
44
102
Eades Smith
47
45
103.
Richard Hide
48
46
104.
John Lambert
-
-
105.
Nicholas Proctor
-
-
106.
Sampson Caudle
-
-
107.
William Gower
-
-
108.
John Birch
-
-
109.
Robert Gee
-
-
110.
James Rigbie
-
-
111.
Francis Stainback
-
-
112.
Edward Adams
-
47
113.
James Jordan
49
48
114.
Samuel Harwell/Harwel
50
49
115.
James Sexton
51
50
116.
William House
52
51
117.
John Cooker/Cocker
53
52
118.
Thomas Vincient
54
53
119.
Shepd. Lanier
-
-
120.
Curthbert Smith
-
-
121.
William Stroud
-
-
122.
William White
55
-
123.
John Morgan
56
54
124.
William Johnson
57
55
125.
Joseph Hathcock
58
56
126.
Samuel Crafts
-
-
127.
Thomas Scizon
59
-
128.
George Rives/Reeves
60
57
129.
William Lovsey
61
58
130.
Geo. Cain
-
-
-
36
37
-
37
38
-
38
39
-
39
-
-
40
40
-
41
41
-
42
42
-
43
43
2
-
44
3
-
-
44
45
45
46
46
47
47
48
48
49
49
50
50
51
51
52
-
53
■
54
52
55
53
56
54
57
55
58
56
59
57
60
58
61
59
62
-
63
60
64
61
65
62
66
63
■
64
67
-
68
65 69
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131.
Athanatious Robinson
-
-
132.
John Duke
-
-
133.
Henry Jones
-
-
134.
David Sinclar
-
-
135.
Lamuel Cocke
-
59
136.
Thomas Tatum
62
60
137.
John Steed
63
-
13a
George Wyche
64
61
139.
William Huff
65
62
140.
Valintine White
66
63
141.
Lawrence House
67
64
142
Charles Williams
68
65
143.
William Powell
69
66
144.
Daniel Cato
70
67
145.
William Bishop
71
68
146.
Thomas Collier
72
69
147.
William Renn/Ren
73
70
148.
William Petty
-
-
149.
William Randle
-
-
150.
William Wray
-
-
151.
Benjamin Lanier
-
-
152
John Moore
-
-
153.
Robert Hicks
-
-
154.
John Hicks
-
-
155.
George Harper
74
-
156.
Timothy Rives
75
71
157.
John Ray
76
-
158.
John Harwell
77
-
159.
Thomas Dean
-
-
160.
John Randle
-
-
161.
Charles Goulster
-
-
162
James Lanier
78
(36)
163.
Peter Wyche
79
72
164.
Matthias Davis
80
73
165.
John Maclin
-
-
166.
William Read
-
-
167.
Peter Simmons
-
-
168.
Isaac House
-
-
169.
Geo. Clayton
-
-
170.
John Marshall
-
-
171.
John Ward
-
-
172
Stephen Scizon/Scizom
-
-
173.
Hinchy Mabry
-
-
174.
Richard Pepper
-
-
175.
Lamuel Lanier
-
-
176.
John Misheaux/Mishaux
81
-
177.
Charles King
-
-
178.
James Cooke
-
-
179.
William Ledbetter
-
74
180.
William Collier
82
75
181.
Thomas Denton
83
76
182
Amos Horton
84
77
183.
William Smith (little)
85
78
184.
Thomas Wise
86
79
185.
George Wilson
-
-
186.
Nathl. Harrison
-
-
66
70
67
71
68
72
69
73
-
74
70
71
75
72
76
73
77
74
78
75
79
76
80
77
81
-
82
.
83
-
84
78
85
79
86
80
87
-
88
81
89
82
90
83
91
84
92
85
93
86
94
87
95
88
%
89
97
90
98
91
99
92
-
93
100
94
101
95
-
(114)
96 102
97 103
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187.
Thomas Lloy'd Senr.
-
-
188.
John Ingram
-
-
189.
Jesse Tatum
-
-
190.
John Pettaway
-
-
191.
Jo. Mabiy (sworn)
-
-
192.
William Tilman
-
-
193.
Sampson Lanier
-
-
194.
Theodk. Bland
-
-
195.
Richard Swanson
-
-
1%.
William House
-
-
197.
William Smith Junr.
-
80
198.
George Moseley/Mosely
87
-
199.
Richd Ledbetter
88
81
200.
Edward Denton
89
82
201.
Nathaniel Perry
90
83
202
Benjamin Ivey
91
84
203.
Thomas Clanton
92
-
204.
Thomas Moseley/Mosely
-
85
205.
Aaron Parks
93
86
206.
John Jeffres/Jefferis
94
87
207.
Isaac Matthis
-
-
208.
209.
John Fennal/ffennel
Jeremiah/Jerimiah
95
-
Brown
96
88
210.
John Maclin
-
-
211.
John Ezell
-
-
212
Howard Hueland
-
-
213.
John Geo. Pennington
-
-
214.
William Nance
-
-
215.
William Bailey
-
-
216.
Drury Robinson
-
-
217.
Daniel Taylor
-
-
218.
James Johnson
-
-
219.
Samuel Russell
-
-
220.
John Johnson
-
-
221.
Peter Tatum
-
-
222
Adam Simms/Sims
97
-
223.
John Butts
98
-
224.
Michael Young
-
-
225.
Benjamin Sewel/Sewell
99
89
226.
Hugh Daniel
100
90
227.
Thomas Lawrence
101
91
228.
Richard Russell
-
-
229.
Thomas Jones
-
-
230.
Thomas Carril
102
-
231.
John Smith
103
92
232
William Brewer
104
93
233.
William Barlow
105
94
234.
Thomas Rives/Reeves
106
95
235.
John Walton
107
%
236.
John Evans
-
-
237.
Griffin Humphris
-
-
238.
George Clark
-
-
239.
Richard Scogging
-
-
240.
John Moorton/Moreton
-
-
241.
James Parrish
-
-
98
104
99
105
100
106
101
107
102
108
103
109
104
no
105
111
106
112
107
113
108
(114)
109
110
-
111
-
112
115
113
114
116
115
117
116
118
117
119
118
120
119
121
120
122
121
123
122
124
123
125
124
126
125
127
-
128
126
-
127
129
128
130
129
131
-
132
130
133
131
134
132
135
133
136
134
137
135
138
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242
William Scoggin
-
-
243.
Richd. Burnett
108
-
244.
Robert Lunday
109
97
245.
Nathaniel Milchel
110
246.
Edward Davis
-
-
247.
Baxter Davis
-
-
248.
Chris. Tatum
-
-
249.
George Sims/Simms
-
-
250.
John Wall
-
-
251.
Robt. Rynolds
-
-
252
John Davis
-
-
253.
Edward Robinson
-
-
254.
Joseph Burnett
-
98
255.
James Clack
-
-
256.
Abraham Phenix
-
-
257.
Charles Matthis (sworn)
-
-
258.
William Short
-
-
259.
John Hagood
-
-
260.
James Hicks
Ill
-
261.
James Tapley/Taply
-
-
262
John Johnson/Jackson
-
-
263.
Daniel Carril/Carrel
112
-
264.
William Smith
-
99
265.
James Parham
113
100
266.
Joseph Parks
114
101
267.
Thomas Williams
115
102
268.
William Williams
-
-
269.
James Love
-
-
270.
James Parham
-
-
271.
John Edwards
-
-
272
Thomas Hardeway
-
-
273.
Geo. Scogging
-
-
274.
Richard Yarburough
-
-
275.
James Bennitt
-
-
276.
William Edwards
-
-
277.
Nicholas Lanier
-
-
288.
Robt. Briggs
-
-
289.
Henry Simmons
-
-
290.
James McDaniel/
MacDaniel
-
-
291.
John Burrow
-
-
292
William Burrow
-
-
293.
William Duggar
-
-
294.
John Rose
-
-
295.
John Robinson
-
-
296.
Thomas Jackson
-
-
297.
Charles Collier
116
-
298.
George Stainback
-
-
299.
William Robinson
-
103
300.
Thomas Morris
117
104
301.
John Parker
-
-
302
William Eaton
-
-
303.
John Douglas/Duglas
-
-
304.
John Thornton
-
-
305.
Henry Jackson
-
-
306.
Nathaniel Hicks
-
105
136
139
137
-
138
140
139
141
140
142
141
143
142
144
143
145
144
146
145
147
146
147
148
148
149
149
150
150
151
151
152
152
-
153
153
154
154
-
155
■
156
155
157
156
158
157
159
158
160
159
161
160
162
161
163
162
164
163
165
164
166
165
167
166
168
167
169
168
170
169
171
170
172
171
173
172
174
173
175
174
-
175
176
176
-
177
177
178
178
179
179
180
180
181
181
182
-
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307.
James Dupree
-
106
-
4
-
-
308.
John Dupree
-
107
-
5
-
-
309.
Lewis Dupree
-
109
-
6
-
-
310.
William ffox/Fox
118
-
-
-
-
-
311.
Thomas Austin
119
110
312.
John Cato
120
108
313.
Henry Morris
-
-
-
-
183
182
314.
William Morris
-
-
-
-
184
183
315.
John Jackson
-
-
-
-
185
184
316.
David Walker
-
-
-
-
186
185
317.
Hubbard Farril/ffaril
-
Ill
-
-
187
-
318.
John Daniel
121
-
-
-
-
186
319.
Jehue Peebles
-
-
-
-
188
187
320.
John Collier
-
-
-
-
189
188
321.
Thomas Jackson
122
-
-
-
-
189
322.
Lewis Parham
-
-
-
-
190
190
323.
James Moseley
-
-
-
-
191
191
324.
Hinchy Mabry/Mayberry
-
-
-
7
-
192
325.
Samuel Harwell
-
-
-
-
192
193
326.
Isaac Collier
123
-
-
-
193
-
327.
Richard Ransom
124
112
328.
William Pennington
-
-
-
-
194
194
329.
Samuel Cental
-
-
-
-
195
195
330.
Ban Peterson
-
113
-
-
196
196
331.
John Jones
-
-
-
-
197
197
332.
Thomas Johns/Jones
-
-
-
-
198
198
333.
Thomas Sadler
-
-
-
-
199
199
334.
Charles Lucas
-
114
-
-
200
-
335.
William Whittington
125
-
-
-
-
200
336.
John Yarburough
-
115
-
-
-
201
337.
Benja. Chapman Donaldson -
116
-
-
201
-
338.
John Willis
-
117
-
-
202
-
339.
Thomas Cooke/Cock
-
118
-
-
-
202
340.
Thomas Avant
-
119
-
-
-
203
341.
Nicholas Lanier
-
-
-
-
203
204
342.
John Hunt
-
120
-
-
-
205
343.
Samuel Clark
126
121
344.
Walter Campbell
127
-
1
345.
Burwell Brown
128
122
346.
Michaell Wall Junr.
129
-
2
347.
John Carril (sworn)
130
123
348.
John Wall Junr.
131
-
3
349.
Thomas Person/Parson
-
-
-
-
204
206
350.
William Samford
-
-
-
-
205
207
351.
Drury Stith
-
-
-
8
-
208
352.
Sterling Clack
-
-
-
9
206
-
353.
John Robinson
132
-
-
-
-
209
354.
Absolem Atkinson
133
124
355.
Edward Goodrich
134
-
-
-
-
210
356.
Richard Lanier
135
-
-
-
-
211
/ 768 - 1 769 Freeholders will appear in a future issue.
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tyeensvitte County
Cemetery
Village View Family Cemetery — Emporia, Virginia
Contributed by Ray Sasser
Continued from Vol. X No. 4, pp. 153-158
Editor's Note: Village View is a Virginia Historic Landmark and has been
entered in the National Register of Historic Homes. It is open to
the public through tours by appointment. The Village View
Foundation is incorporated and has non-profit status. To make a
contribution or for further information, contact the Village View
Foundation, Box 413 E., Southampton St., Emporia, VA 23847.
The following are extant grave markers in the Village View Family
Cemetery. Descendants of Village View families have submitted the names
of fourteen other individuals believed to be buried in unmarked graves in the
cemetery. The names of these individuals are listed in Part B.
Part A.-
Louise Walthall Buford
Jan. 20, 1892
Dec. 27, 1958
Helen Rebecca Buford
Dec. 5, 1856
July 1, 1929
Charles Walthall Buford
June 20, 1849
March 13, 1918
Helen Briggs Buford
Sept. 9, 1888
Aug. 12, 1893
"Jennie"
Virginia Briggs Adams
August 16, 1888
April 7, 1971
Wilfred Poultney Adams
February 7, 1881
February 28, 1928
S. Elizabeth Adams Mensch
Jury 19, 1916
September 24, 1991
Virginia Briggs
Dau of
W. P. & Virginia Briggs Adams
Mar. 20, 1914
June 23, 1914
A rare bud has faded to bloom
in Heaven
Sarah Prince Briggs
Jury 15, 1893
August 15, 1981
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Page 17
"Bennie"
Marion Prince Briggs
April 7, 1860
March 21, 1959
William Henry Briggs, III
December 10, 1859
December 12, 1924
William Henry Briggs
Sgt US Army
World War I
May 26 1890 Mar 12 1979
In memory of Our Mother
Mattie Jones Land
Born Dec 19, 1853
Died Oct 10, 1909
Emporia, VA
Oh when at death we
part
How keen, how deep the
pain,
But we shall still be
joined in heart,
And hope to meet again.
In memory of Our Father
Nathaniel John Land
Born
Oct 28, 1849
Died
Jan 15, 1904
Lellie Land
Wife of
Sam W. Niemeyer
July 5, 1873
July 8, 1935
"Sunset and Evening Star,
and one clear call for me;
and may there be no moaning at
the bar,
when I put out to sea."
Capt. William H. Briggs:
Confederate marker placed at
grave; no vital statistics on
marker.
(Oct 16, 1833 - Nov. 4, 1897)
Part B:
1. Robert Clayton Land (body removed)
2. William Ruffin Land
3. Miles Starke [brother of George Cary Starke]
4. Alice Briggs [daughter of William H. and Marion P. Briggs]
5. Alice Briggs [daughter of CapL W. H. and V. L. Briggs]
6. Virginia P. Briggs [daughter of Capt. W. H. and V. L. Briggs]
7. Dr. William H. Briggs [father of Capt W. H. Briggs ]
8. Alice Briggs [daughter of Dr. W. H. Briggs ]
9. Virginia Nathaniel Land Briggs
10. Nathaniel Land
11. Maria Woodlief Land
12. Roche Swift Land
13. Maria Roche Land [daughter of W. R. and Helen Land]
14. William Edward Land [son of W. R. and Helen Land]
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The Southside Virginian, Vol. XI No. 1
O^prfoO^Cotmty
Wills
Will of John Tucker - 1736
Transcribed by Christopher M. Hooper
Editor's Note: This will has been transcribed from the original in the manner in
which it was originally written.
In the name of God amen. I John Tucker of Norfolk County in Virginia do
make this my last will & Testament in manner and form following — I give my
Soul to God who gave it one in hope of a Joyfull resurrection at the Day of
Judgment and my Body to it's Mother Earth to be presently buried at the
direction of my Executor hereafter named.
first I give what money I have in the hands of Capt. John Hyde Merch' in
London two thirds to John Cooke and the other third to Robert Cooke
in case either dies before they are of lawfull age my desire is the
Survivor have the Whole and what goods I now expect[?] from any part
of Urope [Europe] may be disposed of for money or Bills of Exchange
and divided among my four Nephews Rob' Tucker , John Tucker, John
Cooke & Rob1 Cooke in case of ye death of either of them before they
are of Age ye same to be equally divided among the Survivors I give
the money I have in Mr. Isaac Millers hands to [illegible]
Secondly I give all my ready money and outstanding debts to be equally divided
between Rob1 Tucker, John Tucker, John Cooke, Rob1 Cooke and Mr.
Jacob Walker's Children and in case any of Mr. Walker's children die
before they come of age that their parts go to the Survivors of their
Children
Thirdly Whatever John Watkins is in my debt in Virg* I freely gfve him except
ye Credi' I have given him [illegible] Capt. John Hyde and I likewise
give him five pounds Currn' money of Virginia
fourthly I give to Mary the Daughter of Mary Bolton two hundred pounds to be
raised out of my Westindia [ West Indies] goods and likewise the Nigro
Girls called Bess & [illegible] the same to [be] lodged in the hand of
Sam1 Boush junr G.[?] until she comes of age or day of Marriage and
in case she dies before she is of Age or Married I give the same to be
equally divided among my four Nephews Rob1 Tucker, Jn° Tucker, John
Cooke & Rob' Cooke. I give to Mary Bolton fifty pounds to be raised
likewise out of my Westindia Goods. [?] Nigro boy M[illegible] boy
after her decease to go Mary her Daughter
What books or other Effects I have in Virginia to be sold in Virg* or
shipt in my sloops to ye Westindies & ye same to be sold my Sloops
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at the discretion of my executor and this present Cargo I have on board
my Sloop Phenia be disposed of and what Effects I have in the hands
of Mr. Will™ Bloomer Exec™ to be disposed of Viz1
Twenty pounds to my friend John Phipp —
Twenty pounds to Mr. Jacob Walker and
Twenty pounds to [?] Thornton[?] and fifty pounds more to Jn° Watkins
also Twenty pounds to Eliz* Boush and in case of any [illegible] out of
my miscarriage that ye same be raised out of My Effects above
mentioned.
I give my Nigro man C[illegible] his freedom & five pounds Curr1
money I likewise give my Nigro boy Whitehaven his freedom & five
pounds Curr1 money and that my other Nigros be disposed of by my
Exec™ and all ye remainder of my Estate except what is already given
I give to my four Nephews Rob1 Tucker, Jn° Tucker, Jn° Cooke & Rob1
Cooke
I give all my land in Norfolk Town to my Nephew Jn° Tucker & his
heirs forever but my wish is that Mary Bolton have use of ye same until
he comes of Lawfull Age provided she lives in the houses & uses them
welL
I give to my friend Sam1 Boush junr. my Sorrel horse and a doz. Gold
rings to be disposed of among my friends.
I do appoint my friends Mr Jacob Walker & Mr Sam1 Boush junr to be my Exec™
of this my last Will & Testam1. In Witness whereof I hereunto set my hand this
19th Mar 1736.
W/J^tr
Signed Sealed & Acknowledged
to his last Will & Testament
in the presence of us ^^ ^ J. W. Tucker
Paul Portlock Norf. County
Jn° Livingston y^
Tho^Walker J* '•O^f***1
mark * f
Proved at a Court held the 20th May 1736
admitted [illegible] and probated [illegible]
granted the [illegible]
Teste John Wilson CI Cur
v66K£?
This will was found in the Loose Papers of the Norfolk County, Ace. No. 25824,
Archives and Records Division, Virginia State Library and Archives, Richmond,
Virginia, and is published here with the kind permission of Dr. Louis H. Manarin,
State Archivist.
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(Princess !Anne County
Wills
Will of Hillary Matthias - 1799
Transcribed by Christopher M. Hooper
Editor's Note: This will has been transcribed torn the original in the manner in
which it was originally written.
In the Name of God Amen. I Hillary Matthias of the County of Princess
Anne Commonwealth of Virginia. Being in health of body and of a sound
and disposing mind and memory blessed be God, I do hereby make and
publish this paper writing as and for my last Will and Testament in manner
and form following that is to say
Impremis I give and bequeath to my wife Rebecca Matthias the use of my
Houses and lot and all within doors Except one bed and Furniture also the
use of one Cow & Calf and Twenty Dollars Cash during her natural life.
Item I give and bequeath to my two Children Sally Wright & Bridget
Mathias [sic] all the Remainder of my Estate to be sold at publick sale and
the money arising from the Sale to be Equaly divided between Sally Wright
& Bridget Matthias to them and their heirs forever.
Item I give and bequeath after my said wifes death to my Two Children
Sally Wright & Bridget Matthias the property that has been given to my wife
during her life to be sold at publick sale and the Money to be divided
between my two Children Sally Wright & Bridget Matthias to them and their
heirs for ever.
Lastly I nominate constitute and Appoint my friends Nathaniel Nicholas,
Simon Shipp & Bridget Matthias Executors of this my last will and
Testament hereby Revoking and annulling all other and former Wills by me
heretofore made. In Witness whereof I the said Hillary Matthias have
hereunto set my hand and Seal this Fourth day of March in the Year of our
Lord one Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninty Nine.
Signed sealed and Delivered in Presents of
Test
t?**?0ri*
Hillary Parsons^
John Williamson , • * £/ hillary Matthias
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At a Court held in Princess Anne County the 7th day of October 1799
This last Will and Testament of Hillary Matthias, dec*1 was proved according
to Law by the Oath of Hillary Parsons and John Williamson the Witnesses
to the same and Ordered to be recorded And on the Motion of Nathaniel
Nicholas one of the Executors therein Named who made Oath and gave
Bond with Security according to Law. Certificate is Granted him for
Obtaining Probate thereof in due form.
Teste,
f. %. Jf«Jt
y>
E. H. Moseley Clk
From Princess Anne Oounty Court Records (Virginia Beach) Wills beginning 1799.
Published here with the kind permission of the Archives and Records Division,
Virginia State Library and Archives, Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Louis H. Manarin, State
Archivist.
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!Ametia County
Historic Locations
Amelia Academy - "The Wigwam"
Contributed by James S. Gilliam
Transcribed by Kathryn Sawyer Hooper
Editor's Note: In Volume X, No. 4 of The Southside Virginian, on the inside back
cover was a reproduction of Virginia Historical Marker number 0-31, "The Wigwam. "
Amelia Academy was located at the Wigwam. A copy of a brochure for the academy
was submitted by Mr. James S. Gilliam and is presented here in its entirety for its
historical as well genealogical information.
AMELIA ACADEMY
WM. H. HARRISON, PRINCIPAL.
This School is located at the Wigwam, in Amelia County, 10 miles from
Mattoax Depot. A conveyance will be sent to meet pupils on due notice. This
School has been in successful operation since January, 1833, and no death in that
time has occurred among the boarders -- hardly a case of severe sickness.
The Course of Instruction is preparatory to the University of Virginia, and is
thorough in the Latin, Greek, English and French Languages, Mathematics and
Philosophy.
The Discipline of the School is Parental and Christian, and every effort will
be made by the Principal to advance his Pupils in every way. Quarterly Reports
reports [sic] regularly made, and at the end of the session, an examination on the
University mode.
TERMS Board and Tuition, exclusive of Lights, $200
$100 payable October 1st; $100 March 1st.
For every period less than five months, $25 per month will be charged, and no
deduction for absence from any cause but sickness.
• Address: Lodore P. O., Amelia County, Va.
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University of Virginia, June 28, 1857.
We believe the "Amelia Academy," under the management of Mr. W. H.
Harrison, one of the best Preparatory Schools in Virginia.
GESSNER HARRISON, Professor of Latin.
JNO. B. MINOR, Professor of Common and Statute Law.
JAMES L. CABELL, Professor of Anatomy, &c.
S. MAUPIN, M.D., Professor of Chemistry and Chairman of the Faculty.
JAS. P. HOLCOMBE, Professor of Inter, and Const. Law.
Refer to the following Gentlemen who have been Patrons of the Amelia Academy:
Gen. JOHN H. COCKE, Fluvanna.
EDMUND RUFFIN, Sr., Prince George.
L. E. HARVIE, Pres't R. & D. R. R.
WM. OLD, Sr., Powhatan.
Dr. J. B. HARVIE, Powhatan.
JNO. A. SELDEN, Charles City.
Dr. CARTER W. WORMELEY, Hanover.
Capt. JNO. F. WILET, U. S. Marshall E. Va.
Also, the following Gentlemen for years under the Principal's tuition:
WM. OLD, Jr., Ed. Examiner.
JAS. H. CONWAY, M. D, Richmond.
BLAIR BUR WELL, M. D., Richmond.
JNO. O. STEGER, Richmond.
W. B. WOOLDRIDGE, Richmond.
W. ALLEN, Surry.
R. R. PRENTISS, University of Virginia.
EDMUND RANDOLPH, San Francisco.
W. MACON, M. D, New Kent.
VELVERTON BANNISTER, M. D., St. Louis, Mo.
JOHN FINNEY, New Orleans.
Col. B. M. JONES.
ROBERT BARKSDALE, Richmond.
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Catalogue of Pupils
For Session from October 1, 1859, to August 1, 1860.
Pupils' Names Parents or Guardians Residence
Ballard, W. P J. P. Ballard Richmond, Va.
Bell, Jno. M Col. C. H. Taylor, New Orleans, La.
Carr, C. C B. Carr, Marengo County, Ala.
Dupuy, W. P Col. Jos. Dupuy, . . . Prince Edward County, Va.
Eppes, Peter Dr. Peter Eppes, . . . Prince George County, Va.
Friend, R. N Wm. G. Friend, Charlotte County, Va.
Garlick, Jas. II Braxton Garlick, New Kent County, Va.
George, A. S J. P. George, Richmond, Va.
Hardaway, J. S J. S. Hardaway, Amelia County, Va.
Harvie, C. J L. E. Harvie, Amelia County, Va.
Harvie, L. E Dr. Jno. B. Harvie, Powhatan County, Va.
Hendrick, M. S David Hendrick, .... Cumberland County, Va.
Jeter, W. M Mrs. L. A. Jeter, Powhatan County, Va.
Jones, T. M Jas. Roy Micon, . . . Tappahannock County, Va.
Lawrens, W. R T. Grange Simons, Charleston, S. C.
Leigh, Macon Junius E. Leigh, Yalobusha County, Miss.
Leigh, J. L Junius E. Leigh, Yalobusha County, Miss.
Morris, W. L A. Morris, Richmond, Va.
Pairo, Edwin H. T. Pairo, Richmond, Va.
Ruffin, G. C Edmund Ruffin, Jr. . . Prince George County, Va.
Shepperson, J. A Wm. G. Friend, Charlotte County, Va.
Spears, J. W John Spears, Powhatan County, Va.
Webb, Jos. P Dr. R. H. Webb, Suffolk County, Va.
Winfree, John W Wilson Winfree, Powhatan County, Va.
Woodson, W. T B. B. Woodson, Cumberland County, Va.
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Page 25
Halifax County
Powers of Attorney
Selections from Halifax County Deed Books 33 - 37 (1824 - 1829)
Submitted by J. C. Kolbe
Continued from Vol. X No. 4, pp. 164-168.
Editor's Note: These powers of attorney recorded in the Halifax County Deed Books were
selected and abstracted by Mr. Kolbe to identify persons who migrated from Halifax
County; to give their place of residence and their continued ties with the county of Halifax
They are presented with the deed book number first and then the page number in that
book.
DB 33, p. 17 Martin Ferrell of Bedford County, Tennessee to Burgess M. Ferrell
of Halifax County, Virginia, power of attorney to deliver the body of Hubbard
Ferrell of Halifax to the sheriff for whom I [ ] bail on a suit of John Chappell
against Hubbard Ferrell.
dated: 4 August 1824 recorded: 25 October 1824
DB 33, p. 122 Daniel Barksdale of Todd County, Kentucky to Daniel Coleman
of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, power of attorney to receive of Berryman Green
administrator of Dudlery Barksdale deed, late of Halifax County, Virginia, my part
of the estate.
dated: 12 Jury 1824 recorded: 27 December 1824
DB 33, p. 254 Philip Howerton in right of my wife Elizabeth Cabanis and
guardian of Charles, William M, Judith Cabanis, orphans of Cabanis deed., to
Daniel E. Parker of Halifax County, Virginia, power of attorney to recover from
John Bailey administrator of John Cabanis deed, of Jones County, Georgia, monies
of myself and wards that part of the estate of John Cabanis deed which Matthew
Caboness was entitled.
dated: 16 April 1825 recorded: 16 April 1825
DB 33, p. 270 Thomas Osborne and wife Sarah, formerly Sarah Philips who is a
legatee of Isham Clements deed, of Halifax County, Virginia, to John W. Rice of
county and state aforesaid, power of attorney to recover from the estate of Isham
Clements of Amelia County, Virginia.
dated: 30 April 1825 recorded: 30 April 1825
DB 33, p. 366 James Redgway of [not stated] county, Tennessee departed his life
in 1823 intestate and John Redgway administrated upon this estate and holds the
same for distribution. Whereas William Shotwell, an infant in Halifax County, is
entitled to a part of the estate of James Redgway, being one of the grandchildren
of Ann Davenport, wife of Charles S. Davenport, formerly Ann Shotwell. Robert
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S. Williams guardian of William Shotwell to John Beckley of Pittsylvania County,
power of attorney to receive what is due.
dated: 20 September 1825 recorded: 20 August 1825
DB 33, p. 581 William Lipscomb and John Lipscomb of Wilkinson County,
Mississippi to Thomas Lipscomb of county and state aforesaid but now in Virginia,
power of attorney to receive any money due us.
dated: 16 July 1825 recorded: 27 March 1826
DB 34, p. 74 Edward Carlton of Iredell County, North Carolina to William
Fitzgerald of Halifax County, Virginia, power of attorney as for as I am engaged
in any business as executor of the estate of Philip Yancey.
dated: 24 Jury 1826 recorded: 24 Jury 1826
DB 34, p. 334 Howard Talley of Granville County, North Carolina to William C.
Tucker of Halifax, power of attorney to receive property in the hands of William
Perry, guardian of my wife Sarah Talley formerly Perry, who is to receive property
from the estates of Mary Perry and Posey Perry.
dated: 16 February 1827 recorded: 17 February 1827.
DB 34, p. 684 Milry Wyatt and Polly Wyatt of Halifax to Silas Wyatt of Fleming
County, Kentucky, power of attorney to receive from the administrator of Moses
Moss deed, of Fleming County, Kentucky, what is due them as distributees of
Moses Moss.
dated: 17 August 1827 recorded: 27 August 1827
DB 34, p. 694 John Nuckols of Halifax County, Virginia to Giles Y. Nuckols of
county and state aforesaid, power of attorney to receive of Spencer Roane,
administrator of John Nuckols deed, of King and Queen County, Virginia, all due
me.
dated: 27 August 1827 recorded: 27 August 1827
DB 35, p. 49 Samuel Sally of Halifax County to Burrell White of Cumberland
County, Kentucky, power of attorney to receive from John E. King and Granville
Boman, commissioners appointed to sell and devise the estate of Nathaniel Sally
deed, of Cumberland County, Kentucky, my portion of the estate of Nathaniel
Sally deed, or Sarah Sally deed.
dated: 19 October 1827 recorded: 19 October 1827
DB 35, p. 219 Lewis F. Crain, son of Elinor Crain deed., late Elinor Clough deed,
of Champion County, Ohio, to William Crain of Fleming County, Kentucky, power
of attorney to apply to Thomas Shearley, executor of Michael Clough deed, late
of Madison County, Virginia, coming to me as heir of Elinor Crain my mother or
Samuel Crain my father.
dated: 17 December 1827 recorded: 17 December 1827
DB 36, p. 74 Mary Ann Parker and Isaac Parker of Dyer County, Tennessee, to
our relation Daniel E. Parker of county and state aforesaid, power of attorney to
sell in Halifax County, Virginia 299 3/10 acres on Chestnut Creek.
dated: 28 March 1828 recorded: 23 June 1828
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DB 36, p. 202 Archy Murphy of Halifax County, Virginia to Robert Brandon of
Halifax County, power of attorney to receive property that is in possession of
Nathaniel Pass of Pierson County, North Carolina.
dated: 28 July 1828 recorded: 28 July 1828
DB 36, p. 353 Matthew Pate, Samuel Pate, Polly Brown of Halifax County,
Virginia to John Chappell of Halifax County, Virginia, power of attorney for us
in our own names but to the use of Polly Brown to sue for money and property
in Tennessee that belonged to Polly Brown before her intermarriage with Daniel
Brown deed, late of Maury County.
dated: 20 September 1828 recorded: 22 September 1828
DB 36, p. 410 John Farguson of Halifax County, Virginia being one of the heirs
of John Anderson Sr. deed, late of Halifax County, in right of my wife Sarah who
was the daughter of the said John Anderson who was a legatee of the estate of
Jane Anderson deed, late of Wilson County, Tennessee, to Moses F. Kirby, power
of attorney to sue for the 1/9 part of the legacy coming from the estate of Jane
Anderson deed.
dated: 16 October 1828 recorded: 16 October 1828
DB 36, p. 439 Heckmen County, Tennessee, Hezekiah George to William
Johnston George of Maury County, Tennessee, power of attorney in my name as
guardian for Anthony, Polly, Henry, and Eliza Ham minors, heirs of Obadiah Ham
deed, late of Virginia, to receive any monies due them.
dated: 18 August 1828 recorded: 27 October 1828
DB 36, p. 514 James Adkison and Adam Tod of Halifax County, Virginia to
Richard B. Borum of Halifax County, Virginia. Nicholas M. Edwards late of
Halifax now of Kentucky or Tennessee, power of attorney to gain possession of
a negro man Nelson, a Negro man Braxton, a boy Joe, and 2 horses ... conveyed
to us in trust by Edward Carlton Sen. by deed dated 19 March 1828 and recorded
24 March 1828 satisfying debts due from Edw3 Carlton Sr.
Edward Carlton Sen. was arrested for felony and awaiting trial, when he left with
the 2 slaves and 2 horses. His son, Thomas W. Carlton, removed the boy Joe out
of Virginia.
dated: 4 December 1828 recorded: 4 December 1828
DB 36, p. 585 Drusilla Pate of Halifax County to William Watkins, power of
attorney to receive my part in the estate of my deceased brother Thomas Hobson
of Hanover County.
dated: 21 January 1829 recorded: 21 January 1829
DB 36, p. 650 James Dillard of Davidson County, Tennessee to my friend William
Stanfiel of Halifax County, Virginia, power of attorney to rent and sell land in
Halifax County.
dated: 21 November 1828 recorded: 23 February 1829
DB 36, p. 721 John Chappell of Halifax County, Virginia to James Brown of
Sumner County, Tennessee, power of attorney to demand my part in the estate
of my late stepmother, Ann Chappell of Sumner County, Tennessee, which
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property given by my father John Chappell deed, at her death to be divided
amongst his children.
dated: 23 June 1828 recorded: 23 June 1828
DB 36, p. 772 Richard Wade Sr. of Halifax County to James Barron of Sumner
County, Tennessee, power of attorney to receive my part in the estate of my
mother-in-law, Ann Chappell of Sumner County, Tennessee, which was given by
a deed from my father-in-law John Chappell.
dated: 23 June 1828 recorded: 23 June 1828
DB 37, p. 103 William A Easley, Daniel Easley, Richard Cook, Thomas
Donohoe, Fountain Joel Hubbard, Phebe Easley, to John S. Easley of Halifax
County, Virginia, power of attorney. Whereas Isaac Easley of Wilson County,
Tennessee died possesed of 150 acres which descended to us. John S. Easley to
sell the land.
dated: 1829 recorded: 22 June 1829
DB 37, p. 103 William A Easley, Daniel Easley, Richard Cook, Thomas
Donahoe, Fountain Scates, Joel Hubbard, Phebe Easley to John S. Easley power
of attorney of Halifax County whereas Isaac Easery of Wilson County, Tennessee
died possessed of a tract of 140 acres which has descended to us and John S.
Easley, to sell land.
dated: 1829 recorded: 22 June 1829
DB 37, p. 110 Stephen Cook of Halifax County, Virginia have legal right and title
in property formerly belonging to Benjamin Cook who purchased land in Green
County, Kentucky before his death to which land after his death in Charlotte
County, Virginia, his family removed and afterwards sold it To Samuel McKinney
of Halifax County, Virginia power of attorney to receive my portion of sold
property.
dated: 22 June 1827 recorded: 22 June 1827
DB 37, p. 229 Samuel P. Jones of Madison County, Alabama, to Samuel Pointer
of Halifax County, Virginia, power of attorney to receive my portion of negroes,
it being part of the negroes left by Samuel Pointer deed to Judith S. Jones [Judith
was the daughter of Samuel Pointer, wife of Nathaniel Jones, and mother of
Samuel Pointer, see pp. 227-229\.
dated: 2 February 1829 recorded: 28 Jury 1829
to be continued
Published here with the kind permission of the Archives and Records Division,
Virginia State Library and Archives, Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Louis H. Manarin, State
Archivist.
The Southside Virginian, VoL XI No. 1 Page 29
Prince Qeorge County
Wills
Will of James Westbrooke — 1711
Transcribed by Christopher M. Hooper
Editor's Note: This will has been transcribed from the original in the manner in
which it was originally written.
In the Name of God Amen I James Westbrooke of Bristoll Parish in Pr
Geo. County & in f year of our Lord God one Thousand Seaven hundred
& Eleven being weak in body But of Perfect Sence & Memory Thanks be
all Mighty God for y6 Same doe Constitute & appoint This to be my Last will
and Testament Revoaking all wills by me hereafter made
Imprimus
First I Bequeath my sole to Almighty God that gave it me Trusting in y*
Merits of my Lord & Savior Jesus Christ to be saved and my body to buried
according to y6 Discretion of my Executris Hereafter named
Item I give to my Son Sam1 Westbrooke one Shilling
Item I give to my Son William Westbrooke one Shilling
Item I give to my Son John Westbrooke on Long Gun Called Malone Two
Pewter Dishes my one Deep dish and one flat one & two Pewter
plates & one Iron pott one small Chest fore pewter spoons & if he
stays upon y6 Plantation yl I now live on then to have y* Carpentors
Tooles between him and his Mother In law Elis. Westbrook
Item I give to my son James Westbrook one Small gun and one hefer of
Two years old to be Delivered him when he is Eighteen years old
Item I give to my son Thomas Westbrook one Shilling
Item I give to my Daughter Margarit Westbrook one Shilling
Item I give to my Daughter Fracis [Francis 7\ Westbrook one Shilling
Item I give to my Daughter Elisabeth Westbrook one Shilling
Item I give to my Loving wife Elisabeth Westbrook all y* Remaining of my
Estate after my Debts & [illegible] are paid & I do hereby Constitute
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& Appoint my loving wife my hole & Sole Executrix of This my Last
will & Testament — Sind and Delivered This 30th day of =
= July 1711
Henry Batte
his his
William LjHuff James ±
/■/Huff James T^ lM\
mark mark
Pr. George County Court Tuesday y6 8th day of 9th A0 1711
The Above Written last Will & Testament of James Westbrooke dec*1, was
[illegible] proved in Open Court by y* Oathes of Henry Batte & Wm Huff
Witnesses Thereof & prob1. Thereof granted Elisa his relict as Ex" named
Therein & at his prayor the Same was Ordered to bee Recorded & it is here
truly Recorded/
WfftCfL
Teste
E. Goodrich I)
From Prince George County Deeds, Wills, Etc. 1710-1711 Book B, pp 83-84.
Published here with the kind permission of the Archives and Records Division,
Virginia State Library and Archives, Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Louis H. Manarin, State
Archivist.
The Southside Virginian, Vol. XI No. 1 Page 31
Camp6eft County
Cemetery
Methodist or City Cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia
Transcribed by Kathryn Sawyer Hooper
Continued from Vol X No. 4, pp. 169-173.
Research performed by WUliam Walker Hurt, Lynchburg, Virginia 1937
Date: 1806
Owners: Methodist Episcopal Church, City of Lynchburg, Virginia
Location: In the city of Lynchburg, Virginia on the west side of Fourth
Street between Monroe and Wise Streets, and extending to
Garland Street on the north.
Historical Significance:
This was the first large cemetery in Lynchburg. The original
acreage was donated by Charles Lynch, founder of the city. Many
of the most prominent citizens of early Lynchburg are buried
there.
The following inscriptions appear on the older tombstones:
Erected in memory of Amanda M.
wife of George Loch, who departed this life
March 15, 1854, in the 25th. year of her age.
Also the above named George Loch, a native of
Walleck, Germany, who departed this life
Dec'r. 28th. 1856,
Aged 55 years.
"Requiescat in peace."
Josiah Holbrook, Died June 17th. 1851, aged about 83 years. He was born in
the state of Massachusetts. His life was devoted to the subject of education. He
was a man of unbounded philosophy; an ardent lover of science and a general
benefactor and a most exemplary Christian. He came to his death suddenly
while engaged in his geological and minera logical pursuits in the immediate
vicinity of Lynchburg.
To the memory of William Jones.
Born the 27th. Sep. 1767. Deceased Nov'r. 22, 1848.
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Erected to the memory of Mary Wilson Bailey.
Born 7th. February', 1817. Departed this life Sep'r. 18th. 1841.
In memory of Man' Elizabeth Bailey.
Born Oct. 29, 1819.
Died Jan. 8, 1845,
In the 26th. year of her age.
Erected to the memory of John Thurman, who departed this life December 10th.
1855, in the 77th. year of his age.
Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Ann, daughter of Edward S. and Mary A
Thurman, who was born December 5th. 1841, and departed this life November
21st, 1844, in the 4th. year of her age.
John W.
Died April 6th, 1852, aged 2 years and 11 mos.
Second son of John R. & M. E. Thurman.
Pleasant N. BelL
Born June 8, 1816.
Died Oct'r 18, 1856.
"Afflictions sore, for years I bore,
Physicians were in vain.
At length God pleased to give me ease,
And freed me from my pain."
In memory of Cinthia Fitzgerald.
Born Nov. 27th. 1827.
Died Jury 6th. 1829.
"May she rest in peace."
Mary S. Phillips.
Died May 9th. 1857, aged about 63 years.
Wife of Capt. Benja. A Phillips.
In memory of Thomas Lindsay,
infant son of Maty E. & John R. Thurman,
who departed this life July 2, 1853.
Aged 8 mos. 11 days.
Sacred to the Memory of Jane C.
Consort of Rev. H. S. WhitehursL
Died Sep'r 9th. 1856. Aged about 39 years.
"She rests in hope of a part in the first resurrection and a blissful immortality."
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In memory of John
Son of Edward S. and Mary A. Thurman, who was born March 27th. 1843 and
departed this life November 18th. 1844, in the 2nd. year of his age.
Sacred to the Memory of Barbara Steven,
wife of Duncan Grant, who departed this life on the 5th. Sept. 1849. Aged 46
years.
"Mrs. Grant was a native of Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Emigrated to this country
in 1847. She lived and died in full assurance of a glorious resurrection. Was
justly esteemed by all who knew her for industry, frugality and benevolence.
Rich and poor were welcome guests and both shared alike her friendships."
Sacred to the Memory of William B. Patterson,
a native of Ireland, who departed this life 25th. Jan'y. 1826.
"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth. Yea, saith the
Saviour, that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them."
Rev. Chap. XIV.
Sacred to the Memory of Patrick McGowan,
County Monaghan, Ireland. Died Oct. 28, 1844. Aged 40 years.
In memory of John Leonard,
a native of Portebello Ireland, who departed this life on the
28th. day of January, 1849. Aged about 42 years.
"May he rest in peace."
To the Memory of Mrs. Rebecca Duffel, relict of James DuffeL
Departed this life the 15th. May 1838.
In memory of Sarah Dandridge,
Daughter of James and R. Duffel, who departed this life Feb. 26th. 1819.
Aged 19 years, 2 months and 15 days.
In memory of Jeremiah Swyms,
Departed this life Jury 31st. 1844, in the 27th year of his age.
Tho. gone, his memory will ever live with those who knew him."
Here reposes the Remains of Jane Sparks,
who departed this life July 16, 1852. Aged about 50.
In memory of my Mother, Mrs. Sarah Word,
who died at the residence of her brother, Bishop John Early, on the 7th. day of
Jury, 1853. Aged 64 years.
"My mother here lies underground, The dearest friend I ever found, And
through the Lord's unbounded love, Will meet again in realms above."
Rev. E. M. Word
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Sacred to the Memory of Ann Brown,
Consort of Charles B. Brown, who departed this life 17th. Nov. in the 76th. year
of her age. 1846.
In memory of Ann English
daughter of Thomas F. and Louis H. Brown.
Born March 27, 1856.
Died April 5, 1856.
Erected to the Memory of Wm. Royally,
Born November 26, 1799.
Died December 19, 1858.
James Gavin was born April 16, 1832,
died Dec. 30, 1833.
Aged 20 months & 14 days.
In Memory of May Jane, Wife of Jesse Clark,
who departed this life May 15, 1852 in the 35 year of her age.
The lonely children, though they must mourn For earthly ties, thus rudely torn,
Will cease to weep and hope again To meet where naught is known of pain. So
let us think of her that's gone That death is but the first sweet tone
To her of Heaven's melodious strain, A blest release from every pain."
To the Memory of John Gideon, son of Pleasant and Elizabeth R. Labby, who
was born the first day of August, 1816, and departed this life the 9th. day of
June, 1828.
Erected to the memory of Albon McDaniel,
infant and twin son of J. W. & C. F. R. Morgan.
Born in Lynchburg, Va. 27th. Nov. 1811
Died 19th. March, 1814.
Aged two years, three months and twenty one days.
Lelia M. Curie,
Daughter of Geo. G. & S. L. Curie.
Died on the 7, December, 1846, aged 4 years, 4 months and 19 days.
Sue Curie,
Daughter of G. G. & S. L. Curie.
Born January 9, 1853.
Died June 23, 1853. Aged 5 months and 14 days.
Erected to the Memory of William Hudnall,
infant twin son of J. W. & C. F. R. Morgan.
Born in Lynchburg, Va., 22nd. July 1839.
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Died 9th. Nov. 1839 Aged 3 months & eighteen days.
Sacred to the Memory of James W. OgiKie.
Born Aug. 29th. 1845. Died Mar. 28th. 1845. [sic]
also
Mary J. OgnVie.
Born Nov. 7, 1847. Died April 3, 1849.
Children of Joseph and Amanda E. Ogihie.
"Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven."
Sacred to the Memory of Catherine,
wife of L. B. Padgett and daughter of Mr. George Powell, in the 24th. year of
her age, who departed this life March 20th. 1846.
In Memory of Little Eliza Waller,
Daughter of L. B. and Ellen E. Padgett,
Died October 3rd, 1853.
Aged 4 years & 2 months.
Sacred to the Memory of Little William R. Shelton,
only son of Wm. R. and E. E. Padgett. Was born Feb. 24th. 1848, and died
March 18, 1850.
Sacred to the memory of Mary Murrell,
who departed this life Feb. 27, 1859.
Aged 60 years.
In Memory of William J. Wooten,
who died Nov. 15, 1858. 18 years of age.
Sacred to the Memory of Charles Wyatt, son of Richard & Nanny Johnson.
Born May 21, 1823.
And died June 2, 1842.
In Memory of Uncle Sawney,
who departed this life Feb. 1839.
Aged 60 years old.
to be continued
This transcription was found in the Works Progress Administration of Virginia
Historical Inventory, Campbell County, Film 509, Reel 6, Archives and Records
Division, Virginia State Library and Archives, Richmond, Virginia, and is published
here with the kind permission of Dr. Louis H. Manarin, State Archivist.
Page 36 The Southside Virginian, Vol. XI No. 1
Correction and Commentary
Harrup vs Harris — Reading Original Records
by Christopher M. Hooper
The following letter was received recently by The Southside Virginian:
'1 am in the process of researching the Harrup family and find that
quite often the name Harrup is confused with the name Harris. Of
course this can be quite disastrous. Therefore, one must be cautious
when reading original documents and also cautious accepting extractions
of others without checking the original source. I know this from
personal experience, since I have both Harrup and Harris names to
contend with in my research.
In VOL. VIII #3, Jury 1990, of The Southside Virginian, a chancery suit
in 1766 has been extracted to read William Harris married Elizabeth,
daughter of Samuel Manning (died 1749) and his wife Sarah, who
married 2) William Hatfield.
Upon examination of the original chancery suit, I have found that
William HARRUP not Harris married Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel
Manning, etc. I am sending you a copy of the original record in the
hope that you will print a corrected abstract of this suit in the future."
We would like to thank Vivian W. Zaruba of Sutherland, Virginia for her correct
observation, and for providing us with the opportunity to call this common
mistake to the attention of other researchers.
Ms. Zaruba makes a point that should be foremost in all of our research efforts,
whether for publication or for our own family history. Always check the original
document before accepting any published material as fact. This cannot be
emphasized enough.
Genealogical abstractors and transcribers do a marvelous service for us all when
they publish records that we do not have the time or accessibility to view first
hand. This allows us the opportunity to quickly screen out records which are not
of interest to us. We are of course, relying on the publishers thoroughness and
accuracy when we utilize these sources. This is where the trap lies. All of us are
human. All of us make mistakes. After many hours of reading the elaborate or
faded handwriting of some court clerk or the feeble handwriting on the will of
one near death, it is easy to see where these mistakes can be made. And, not
all of these mistakes are the result of errors made by the researcher. Quite
often court clerks were inconsistent in their entries.
We must all be aware of similarities in names that we are researching, and
perform additional research on entries where possible errors might exist. Ms.
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Zaruba's Harrup/Harris is an excellent example. As a result of the colonial
practice of writing "ss" as a£T it is easy to see how an abstractor might confuse
the "up" of the less common name Harrup with the "is" of the more common
name Harris or Harriss. See reproduction of entry below.
Of course, the error is compounded when one considers that any wife, children,
or other close relatives which were listed along with the incorrect transcription
would now be indicated as having Harris as a surname instead of Harrup. The
implications of such a mistake can have far reaching effects beyond just the
individual in question.
This should be a lesson to all of us. Search for ALL variations and spellings of
any name which you are researching. Be familiar with other names in the area
in which you are researching which may be similar in spelling or sound to those
of interest. In our own family we have a similar circumstance. A 3rd Gr.
grandfather named Halter immigrated to New Orleans in the 1840s. Numerous
records, including census and city directories, have the name spelled as Haider.
This was probably a result of the French accent with which he spoke his name
to the census takers.
For those of you who have Volume VIII, Number 3 (1990), please correct the
name William Harris found on page 99, to William Harrup. In the Index for
Volume VIII, found in Number 4 on page 201, please delete entries for "William
Harris p. 99," and "Elizabeth Harris p. 99" and make entries for "William
Harrup, p. 99." and Elizabeth Harrup p. 99." For those who have The Table of
Contents and Indexes to Vols. I through VIII, please make the correction
immediately above on page 233. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may
have caused and hope that this provides all of us with an insight that will
enhance our research.
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Bedford County
Historic Places
Taney Farm"
Transcribed by Kathryn Sawyer Hooper
Location: 3.7 miles northwest of Bedford, Virginia on Route #43, West
side of road, 30 yards off Highway.
Date: 1780
Owners: Andrew Donald 1780
Isaac Scott 1806
John Scon 1820
Robt N. Kelso 1832
Mrs. W. D. Hooper 1875
S. R. Watson 1917
Elizabeth Ferris 1917
L. O. Johnson 1919
Sir Geo. Sitwell of Derby England 1921
Description: There are two architectural oddities. The rear wall has exactly
the same number of windows as the front but they are "blind
windows" the interior wall not coming to the outer walls thus
leaving a space of six inches between them. Another oddity is
the brick squared tunnel running from one chimney to the
other. All the flues of the 12 fire places open into this tunnel.
In each chimney at a point just below the place at which the
tunnel joins the chimney is a window and as one stands on the
ground and looks through this window the tunnel may be seen
in part. The arrangement probably was a precaution against
fires spreading. Another architectural point of interest is the
pair of Ionic pillars at the door way leading from hall to parlor.
A like pair is directly across the hall leading into the opposite
room. At each side of the fireplaces on each side of these
fireplaces, also, recessed in the wall is a doomed rectangular
space which may have been for candle sticks. At the left rear
corner of the hall is a stairway which runs in such a way across
the rear side that one can look through a large fan glass of a
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rear door on through the fan glass of the front door. It is said
this arrangement was convenient for inspecting visitors before
the front door was opened. The original smoke house stands
and several very ancient trees are in the yard, probably 500
years old.
Historical Significance:
Andrew Donald was a member of the Glasgow Scotland firm
known as the Robert Donald Company. As early as 1776
Andrew lived at New London on a plantation purchased from
Tom Calloway, the tract containing 937 acres. In addition to
his importing he raised tobacco and wheat His office and
warehouse was at Richmond and when a ship load came in he
traveled horseback to Richmond to meet it. After the
Revolution all the Scotch and English importers, refusing to
renounce allegiance to King George, left the country but
Donald took the oath of Allegiance to the United States and
remained at "Fancy Farm" where he tried to start another
industry, sheep raising on the hills and mountain sides. These
sheep were imported thoroughbreds and it is said the sheep, in
this country were until about 1865 or 70 the offspring of
Andrew Donald's sheep.
There is a tradition of a murder of one mistress of early days.
She compelled the slaves to remove their shoes each time they
came in with a load of grain to store in the attic. Infuriated,
one slave killed her. The grain kernels now in the attic are
thought to be from the days of the first ownership and the
stains in the attic are said to be human blood stains.
Bibliography:
Mr. Fitzroy occupant of "Fancy Farm" and nephew of Sir
Sitwell of England, Owner.
777/5 transcription was found in the Works Progress Administration of Virginia
Historical Inventory, Bedford County, 1937, #14, Film 509, Reel 5, Archives and
Records Division, Virginia State Library and Archives, Richmond, Virginia, and is
published here with the kind permission of Dr. Louis H. Manarin, State Archivist.
Page 40 The Southside Virginian, VoL XI No. 1
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DREW: Did sea Capt Nehemiah Drew, b 1778 Kingston, MA, (son of sergeant Job
Drew & Thankful Delano Prince) do business in Norfolk? Nehemiah Drew m 1806
Mary Esender in Baltimore. Parents of Jane Drew. Richard Morrissey, 28656
Murrieta RcL, Sun City, CA 92586.
MAJOR: Seek info/family/wife/children of John Major d cl788, son of George Major
& Elizabeth Iremonger. George's ch: Richard, Francis, Iremonger, Samuel, John,
Jane. Samuel to Culpeper; fought Rev War with sons John & Josian; then to KY.
Richard d unmarried 1751. Iremonger had son Iremonger who fought Rev War.
Herbert D. Hendricks, 7 W. River R<L, Poquoson, VA 23662.
REYNOLDS: Seek info on Joseph Reynolds of Botetourt Co, d cl822, m Rachel _?
who d cl838; ch: Larkin, John, Thomas, William, Obadiah, Sophia, Elizabeth, Susan.
Seek Joseph's and Rachel's parents, were they from Botetourt Co? Wish to
correspond with others researching Reynolds in Botetourt Co. Cindy Thomas, 6513
Havenview Court, Ft Worth, TX 7613Z
SHREWSBURY, MATTOX Seek any info on Rev Nathaniel Shrewsbury of Bedford
Co 1750, moved to KY cl799; dau Polly m Valentine Mattox. Was Nathaniel related
to Shrowsbury family of Surrey Co 1704? Seek info on Shrewsbury and Mattox
families. Reimburse copies, etc. Barbara M. George, 2517 Longview Dr., LP. Rte.,
Estes Park, CO 80517.
FRANKLIN: Researching Franklins in eastern VA, their related families and
movement west and south. Have much early Franklin data to share. Mrs. E. D.
Baugh, Jr., Box 310, Kenbridge, VA 23944.
LANIER, HICKS, ALLEN: Thomas Lanier m Elizabeth Hicks, Brunswick Co 1743.
Seek her parents. Their dau Catherine b 1752, m David Allen of Granville Co, NC
cl770. Where were they married? They were in Caswell Co, NC 1778 and later in
Person Co, NC. Marine C Allen, 4966 La Sierra Ave., Riverside, CA 92505.
LEE: Seek parents/info on Herbert Lee, Pr Geo Co, & his family. M Lucy Daniel
1792; he d cl828. Herbert Lee and Jessie Lee (between 16-21) listed with Amey Lee
1787 PP tax. Known ch: Lucy, Everett, Rial C. Lee. Jane Andrews, 1916 Tabby
Lane, Altavista, VA 24517.
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OWENS, THOMAS, CHANEY: Seek info on Henry Mathew Owens b cl850's, a
slave fathered by his owner, m Millie _?_. Son Henry Mathew Owens b cl891, m
Pearlene Thomas (cl895-cl924). A cousin, Harriet Chaney b cl893. From towns of
Dan River/Danville/Ringgold/Sutherlin, Pittsylvania Co. Ernest L Owens, P O Box
330504, Brooklyn, NY 11233-0014.
CLARK, BONNER: Seek info on Peter Clark and wife Nancy Bonner m 1786
Amelia Co, lived Halifax Co. Ch: Thomas, Daniel, Sterling, Peter, John, Rowland,
Jincy. Mary V. Clark, 1914 Gumtree Lane, Fallbrook, CA 92028.
DILLARD: Exchange on descs of Nicholas Dillard Sr, d Caroline Co after 1 738; and
Nicholas Jr (wife Mary Alldin) who sold Caroline land 1742, d Halifax Co, NC cl780.
Other possible sons: Lewis d 1744; George d 1766 in Caroline; Thomas, will 1774
Spotsylvania Co. Carlton M. Dillard, 714 Gary Dr., Augusta, GA 30904.
BENNETT, HOSKINS, SANDERS: Seek any info on the Bennetts of Pittsylvania Co.
Seek parents of Catherine Hoskins, wife of Hugh Sanders who d 1781 Spotsylvania
Co. She went to Fayette Co, KY with Traveling Church. Joseph B. Lambert, 1956
Linneman St., Glenview, IL 60025.
THOMAS, MANSELL: Seek help to find name of the home site of William AP
Thomas. His wife was Jane Elizabeth Mansell, dau of w/2 of Sir Philip(?) Mansell.
Lady Jane apparently came over with her uncle Wm AP Thomas, using alias Jane
Killicke. Her will discovered at the Public Record Office (PRO). C. Dickinson
Thomas, 2260 River Rd. SE, Winnabow, NC 28479-9703.
WINN: Seek info on Lewellen Winn, his will administered 1828 Abbeville Co, SC;
settled 1838. Wife not mentioned. Seek her name. Son, Warren Fletcher Winn, and
several daus. Seek to determine if he is same person as Lewellin F. Winn mentioned
as son of Orsamus and Francis P. Winn. Lilis Winn Williams, P O Box 928, Irmo,
SC 29063.
ARRINGTON, BUNTIN: Seek parents/sibs of William Anderson Arlington b cl818
VA, m 1847 Halifax Co to Perlina Harriet Buntin, dau of Irby G. and Nancy C.
(Dewberry) Buntin. He was in Halifax Co 1847-1869/70. In Granville Co, NC 1870
and d there 1892. Fought in Civil War. Marie Arrington Hinton, 4700 Hiddenbrook
Dr., Raleigh, NC 27609.
MARTIN, BARRETT: Seek info on Dr. Zachariah Martin, Amelia Co, one of his
daus, Sarah Green Martin, m Capt Thomas Barrett of Dinwiddie Co c 1810. They
had 3 sons and 2 daus. Doug P. Fisher, Sr., 1804 Stuart Ave., Petersburg, VA 23803.
HOWARD: Seek info on William Howard family of Brunswick Co (will prob 1794).
Ch mentioned in will: Elizabeth, Tabitha, Hannah and Martha. Not mentioned:
Nancy m George Johnson; a dau wife of Francis Smith. Any sons? Wife? What
relationship to other Brunswick/Lunenburg Howards? Mary Phillips, 1206 Joe
Creason Dr., Benton, KY 42025.
DILLARD: Seek info on Thomas Dillard, also, George, John, William and Edward
or other Dillards, listed in Dinwiddie Co Tax Rolls 1782-1806 and Dinwiddie Land
Records 1782-1806. Olin Dillard, 807 Country Ridge Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109.
EDMUNDS/EDMONDS, etc: Seek parents of Sterling H. Edmunds who m Martha
Kirkland 1831? in Brunswick Co. Bond by Hardaway Mosely. Sterling's only
identified sib, Sarah Green Edmunds, m R. G. Harrison. Sterling d Eagleville, TN
1 850 leaving Martha, six ch and his mother Lucy. Gray Harrison, Jr., 259 Eastbrooke
H, Jackson, MS 39216.
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BUTLER, JONES: Seek parents/sibs/ances of Allen Butler b cl796, m Lucy Jones
of Madison, ME. Had 5 ch. First two daus unknown; Allen Jr, Nancy and Electa.
Resided Madison, ME on census 1830-1860, list him b VA. Pro. Nansemond or Isle
of Wight? Mrs. Harriet Douville, 384 Donald SL, Bedford, NH 03110.
TAYLOR, HUGHES: Seek proof of marriage of William Taylor to w/1 Mary
Hughes; w/2 may have been a Blagrove. Seek parents of William and his wives. Ch
believed to be: Ann m John Stamps; John; William Jr; James; George; Robert;
Martha m/1 Gilliam, m/2 Wilburn, m/3 Deshazor. Wm had brothers John, James.
Esther Barnes Mulling, 2321 Robinson Rd. NE, Marietta, GA 30068.
CRANE/CRAIN, JACKSON: Pittsylvania Co, seek info on James Jackson m 1844
to Susan Crane. Was Susan a desc of Aaron Crane who m Jean Harden? 178?
Henry Co? James' and Susan's son, Aaron Jackson, went to Washingto Co and m
Sarah E. Poston. Jack Hockett, 270 Iven Ave., 2-C, St David's, PA 19087.
WALDROP: Seek info on John Waldrop (b 1753 Amelia Co; d 1833 Greenville Co,
SC) and his ch: John III, Hannah, William (presumed). Howard H. Waldrop, 3289
Bolgos Or., Ann Arbor, MI 48105.
COOPER, CORNELIUS: Seek parents/sibs of Thomas Cooper and Nancy Cornelius
who m in Franklin Co 1797. Names of ch all b in Franklin Co, last one being James
b 1824. Thomas and Edmund Cooper (brother or cousin?) moved to Hendricks Co,
IN 1825. Lois McCarthy, 3736 SE Belmont SL, Portland, OR 97214.
NORMENT: Seek origin of William Norment b cl720, from Caroline Co to
Mecklenburg cl750-60's. Dau Mary b cl750 Caroline Co, m 1768 Mecklenburg to
John Brame. Any proof of huguenot ancestry? Exchange. Benjamin F. Dake, HI,
1267 Manzanita Way, N.E. Keizer, OR 97303-3546.
DUNN: The Dunn Papers of the VA State Archives mention Sallie Cargill Jones'
"Family Items." Can anyone help me identify and/or locate whatever this may be?
Charles D. Binns, 941 N. 8th SL, Manitowoc, WI 54220-3321.
GARRATT, PENISTON, EANES, JONES: Seek info and descs of Nicholas Potter
Garratt b RI 1743/44; d Petersburg 1795; m Sarah Peniston (dau of Justice Anthony
Collins Peniston, Pr Geo Co); ch: Simeon, George, Elizabeth, Mary Ann Eanes, Sally
Jones. Carol M. Morrison, 35-65 85th SL, Jackson Heights, NY 11372.
GARNER, CAMP: William Garner (Rev Sol) m Sarah Camp, dau of Thomas Camp
(d 1 780) Brunswick Co, and wife Sally. William and brothers Thomas & Samuel
Garner apparently sons of Samuel Garner Sr of Brunswick/Greensville Cos. Seek
data on Samuel Garner Sr and Thomas Camp. Will share Garner records. Mrs.
Grady L. Garner, 28 Myra Rd., Hamden, CT 06517.
HAMLET/HAMBLETT: Seek parents/sibs of Edwin Jennings Hamlet b VA 1817,
m 1847 in Lee Co, IA to Elizabeth Ann Stolts of KY (Div. 1859 Lee Co, IA); m/2
Saloma Jane Reed 1859 Sonora, CA. Ch: w/1: Mary Lucinda, Arabella, Edwin
Jennigs Jr, w/2: Addie, Arthur, Jennie, Edna, Nettie and Barbara. Henry Sutliff, JH,
P O Boot 1070, Pebble Beach, CA 93953-1070.
EVANS, FORE: Seek parents/info on Overton Evans b cl780, m 1830 to Mary
Jordan Fore in Charlotte Co, moved to Campbell Co. Ch: James, Nannie, Sarah,
John William, Martha Manson, Barnett Tucker. Dinah Evans, 315 Waterloo SL,
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464.
BARKER, SDvfMONS/SYMONDS: John Barker Jr b before 1652, m Grace Cotton
or Busby. Seek her parents. John Barker d before 1690, m/1 Letitia; m/2 Ann,
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widow of Col George Marshall. Was Letitia's maiden name Whitehead? William
Simmons, wife Mary. Seek parents of both. William Jr m Elizabeth. Her parents?
Minnie Lee Morgan, 1231 N. Purdue Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73127.
BARKER, COOPER: Seek info on William Cooper d 1759 Surry Co. Sons: John,
William, George. Also seek info on John Barker m Elizabeth Cooper dau of William
cl 745-47, Surry Co. Son Howell. Larry H. Barker, 202 Co. Ri 601, Athens,
TN 37303.
GEORGE: Seek info on John George b 1604 England, m/1 Jane Cole m/2 Ann J?
. Ch: Isaac m Hester Fawdon; Sarah m/1 Morgan Lewis, m/2 Thomas Pennington;
Rebecca m/1 Thomas Lewis, m/2 Philip Pardoe. Col John George's will pro 1678 Isle
of Wight Co. Was Jane Cole mother three George children? Modell S. Burt, 1016
Audubon Parkway, Louisville, KY 40213.
TAYLOR: Seek name of wife of Samuel Taylor, b cl761 Buckingham Co, d 1849
perhaps Cumberland Co. Known ch: Edmund, Samuel Jr, James. He is thought to
be the son of Richard Taylor Jr and Sarah Wooten. Fought in 6th VA Reg during
Rev. Mrs. Myer Kerman, 525 W. Mermaid Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19118.
TUNE: Travis Tune Sr b 1732 Richmond, d before 24 Dec 1827 Halifax Co. Wife
was Frances _?_. Seek her surname/birth/marriage/death dates/parents. Hope
Hotchkiss Niedling, 1008 Third St, Stevens Point, WI 54481-2760.
WEST, TEMPLETON: Seek info on George West b 1755 PA, d Pittsylvania Co, m
Betty Templeton. Ch: Thomas moved Clinton Co, OH; George; William b 1793
Pittsylvania Co; John, Anna, Elizabeth and Joseph who m Catherine McHaney who
may have had Anne West who m James Andrew Doss. Barbara Doss McKinlay,
2740 La Cuesta Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90046.
ROBERTS, BRASWELL, STOKES, ELEY: John Roberts b cl 650, lived Nansemond
Co, m cl680 to Jane Braswell (cl 645-1 71 3), dau of Rev Robert Braswell. John was
h/3 of Jane; she m/1 Robert Stokes, m/2 Robert Eley Jr. John & Jane's ch: John,
Thomas (bcl 688), Jane. Seek to corresp about John, Jane, Thomas. Bill Jobe, 3804
Carpenter Ave., Studio City, CA 91604.
ALLEN, COLEMAN, PEACE, HARDffi: Frances L. Allen b cl832 Person Co, NC,
dau of Drury and Joanna (Coleman) Allen. M/1 _?_ Peace before 1860. Frances
Peace and Richard T. Hardie were m 1867 in Person Co. Seek to corresp with descs.
Maxine C Allen, 4966 La Sierra Ave., Riverside, CA 92505.
CAMPBELL: Seek wife of Sir John Campbell who was Earl of Loudon and gov of
VA 1756-1763? Did they reside in gov palace at Williamsburg? Also, wife of
William Keppel, Earl of Albemarle, gov 1737-1754? Did they ever live in colonies?
Richard Morrissey, 28656 Murrieta, Sun City, CA 92586.
SMITH, WYATT, SANFORD, NEWTON: Exch and seek info on Smith family from
Pr Wm, Fairfax, Stafford, Northern Neck of VA. Nimrod Smith b cl767, m Lettice
Nicoll Wyatt cl785 Pr Wm Co. His father William Wyatt Smith b cl740, Rev soldier,
m cl764 Elizabeth Sanford. Seek ancs of Wyatt Smith. Herbert D. Hendricks, 7 W.
River Rd., Poquoson, VA 23662
THOMAS: Even Thomas d 1775, his wife Madlin Thomas d 1778, both Halifax Co.
Where did they come from before Lunenburg & Charlotte Co records? Mrs. E. D.
Baugh, Jr., Kenbridge, VA 23944.
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Index • VoL XI No. 1
Abercrombie
Mary Elizabeth
Bland
Brown
Janice L. 3
33
Theodk. 14
Ann 35
Abney
Mary Wilson
Bloomer
Burrell 10
Dannet 4
33
William 20
Burwell 16
Adams
William 14
Bolton
Charles B. 35
Edward 12
Ballard
Mary 19, 20
Daniel 28
Virginia Briggs
J. P. 25
Boman
James 28
W. P. 25
Granville 27
Jeremiah 14
W. P. 17
Bannister
Bonner
Jerimiah 14
Wilfred
Velverton 24
Nancy 42
Louis H. 35
Poultney 17
Barker
Borum
Polly 28
William 10
Ann 44
Richard B. 28
Thomas F. 35
Adkison
Howell 44
Boush
Buford
James 28
John 44
Elizabeth 20
Charles
Alldin
Larry H. 44
Samuel 19, 20
Walthall 17
Mary 42
Letitia 44
Brame
Helen Briggs
Allen
Barksdale
John 44
17
David 41
Daniel 26
Brandon
Helen Rebecca
Drury 45
Dudlely 26
Robert 28
17
Frances L. 45
Robert 24
Brasie
Louise
Joanna
Barlow
Randall 11
Walthall 17
(Coleman)
William 14
Randle 11
Bull
45
Barrett
Braswell
Thomas 11
Maxine C. 42,
Thomas 42
Jane 45
Buntin
45
Barron
Robert 45
IrbyG. 42
W. 24
James 29
Brewer
Nancy C.
Anderson
Batte
George 10
(Dewberry)
42
Jane 28
Henry 31
William 11, 14
John 28
Baugh
Briggs
Perlina Harriet
Sarah 28
E. D. 41, 45
Alice 18
42
Andrews
Beckley
Marion P. 18
Burnett
Jane 42
John 27
Marion Prince
Joseph 15
Arlington
Bell
18
Richd. 15
William
Jno. M. 25
Robt. 15
Burrow
Anderson 42
Pleasant N. 33
Sarah Prince
John 15
Atkinson
Bennitt
17
William 15
Absolem 16
James 15
V. L. 18
Burt
Austin
Betty
Virginia 1 7
Modell S. 45
Thomas 16
John 12
Virginia
Nathaniel
Burton
Avant
William 12
Abraham 11
Thomas 16
Binns
Land 18
Burwell
Averice
Charles D. 44
Virginia P. 18
Blair 24
William 12
Birch
W. H. 18
Busby
Averie
John 12
William H. 18
Grace 44
John 11
Richard 12
William Henry
Butler
Avery
Bishop
18
Allen 43
John 11
Mason 1 1
Brooks
Electa 43
Bailey
William 13
Thomas 12
Nancy 43
Henry 12
Blagrove 43
Butts
John 26
John 14
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Cabanis
Charles 26
Elizabeth 26
John 26
Judith 26
William M. 26
Cabell
James L. 24
Caboness
Matthew 26
Cain
Geo. 12
Calloway
Tom 40
Camp
Sally 44
Sarah 44
Thomas 44
Campbell
John 45
Walter 16
Carlton
Edward 27, 28
Thomas W. 28
Carr
B. 25
C. C. 25
Carrel
Daniel 15
Carril
Daniel 15
John 16
Thomas 14
Carter
John 4
Joseph 10
Cato
Daniel 13
John 16
Caudle
Sampson 12
Stephen 11
Cental
Samuel 16
Chaney
Harriet 42
Chappell
Ann 28, 29
John 26, 28,
29
Chiarito
Marion
Dodson 7
Childs
Marleta 8
Christy
Robert 11
Clack
James 15
Sterling 9, 10,
16
Clanton
Thomas 14
Clark
Daniel 42
George 14
Jesse 35
Jincy 42
John 42
Joshua 10
Mary V. 42
May Jane 35
Nathaniel 1 1
Peter 42
Rowland 42
Samuel 16
Sterling 42
Thomas 42
Clayton
Geo. 13
Clements
Isham 26
Clough
Elinor 27
Michael 27
Cock
Thomas 16
Cocke
John H. 24
Lamuel 13
Cocker
John 12
Cole
Jane 44, 45
Coleman
Daniel 26
Joanna 45
Collier
Charles 15
Isaac 16
John 16
Thomas 13
William 13
Conway
Jas. H. 24
Cook
Benjamin 29
Richard 29
Stephen 29
Cooke
Henry 11
James 13
John 19,20
Robert 19, 20
Thomas 16
Cooker
John 12
Cooper
Edmund 43
Elizabeth 44
George 44
James 43
John 44
Thomas 43
William 44
Cornelius
Nancy 43
Cotton
Grace 44
Crafts
Samuel 12
Crain
Elinor 27
Lewis F. 27
Samuel 27
William 27
Crane
Aaron 43
Susan 43
Culpeper
Thomas 6
Cunnell
Robt 11
Curie
G. G. 35
George G. 35
Lelia M. 35
S. L. 35
Sue 35
Dake
Benjamin F.
44
Dandridge
Sarah 34
Daniel
Hugh 14
John 16
Lucy 42
Davenport
Ann 26
Charles S. 26
Davis
Baxter 15
Edward 15
John 15
Matthias 13
William 10
Dean
Thomas 13
Deardan
George 1 1
Deardin
George 1 1
Deloach
Francis 10
Denman
James 10
Denton
Edward 14
Thomas 13
des Cognets
Louis 7
Deshazor 43
Dillard
Carlton M. 42
Edward 43
George 42, 43
James 28
John 43
Lewis 42
Nicholas 42
Olin 43
Thomas 42, 43
William 43
Dobson
David 4
Dodd
Virginia
Anderton 5
Donahoe
Thomas 29
Donald
Andrew 39, 40
Robert 40
Donaldson
Benja.
Chapman 16
Donohoe
Thomas 29
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Doss
Edmonds
Martin 26
J. P. 25
James Andrew
Nicholas 10
Ferris
John 44
45
Edmunds
Elizabeth 39
Rebecca 44
Douglas
Lucy 43
ffaril
Sarah 44
James 1 1
Nicholas 9, 10,
Hubbard 16
William
John 15
12
ffennel
Johnston 28
Douville
Sarah Green
John 14
Gerard
Harriet 43
43
ffox
Thomas 4
Drew
Sterling H. 43
William 16
Gilliam 43
Jane 41
Edwards
Finney
James S. 23
Job 41
John 15
John 24
Goodrich
Nehemiah 41
Nathaniel 9,
Fisher
E. 31
Duffel
10
Doug P. 43
Edward 16
James 34
Nicholas M.
Fitzgerald
Goulster
R. 34
28
Cinthia 33
Charles 13
Rebecca 34
William 15
William 27
Gower
Sarah
Eley
Floy'd
William 12
Dandridge
Robert 45
Josias 12
Grant
34
Embry
Fore
Barbara Steven
Duggar
William 15
Henry 10
Mary Jordan
34
English
44
Duncan 34
Duglas
Ann 35
Fothergill
Gray
John 15
Eppes
Augusta B. 5
Gertrude E. 6
Duke
Peter 25
Fox
Green
John 13
Esender
William 16
Berryman 26
Dunkley
Mary 41
Friend
William 11
Robt. 11
Evans
R.N. 25
Greer
Dunn 44
Barnett Tucker
Wm. G. 25
George Cabell
John 11
44
Garlick
6
Dupree
Dinah 44
Braxton 25
Hagood
James 16
James 44
Jas. 25
Francis 12
John 16
John 14
Garner
Geo. 12
Lewis 16
John William
Grady L. 44
John 15
Dupuy
44
Samuel 44
Richard 11
Jos. 25
June B. 8
Thomas 44
Halter 38
W. P. 25
Nannie 44
William 44
Ham
Durrel
Overton 44
Garratt
Anthony 28
James 34
Sarah 44
Elizabeth 44
Eliza 28
Eanes
Ezell
George 44
Henry 28
Mary Ann 44
John 14
Mary Ann 44
Obadiah 28
Early
William 10
Nicholas Potter
Polly 28
John 34
Farguson
44
Hamlet
Sarah 34
John 28
Simeon 44
Addie 44
Easely
Sarah 28
Gavin
Arabella 44
Isaac 29
Farril
James 35
Arthur 44
Easley
Hubbard 16
Gee
Barbara 44
Daniel 29
Fawdon
Robert 12
Edna 44
Isaac 29
Hester 44
George
Edwin Jennings
John S. 29
Fennal
A. S. 25
44
Phebe 29
John 14
Ann 44
Jennie 44
William A. 29
Ferrell
Barbara M. 41
Mary Lucinda
Eaton
Burgess M. 26
Hezekiah 28
44
William 15
Hubbard 26
Isaac 44
Nettie 44
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Hardaway
Robert 13
Huff
L. O. 39
J. S. 25
Hide
William 13,31
Nancy 43
Harden
Richard 12
Hughes
Nanny 36
Jean 43
Hightower
Mary 43
Richard 36
Hardeway
Augustine 11
Humphris
William 12
Thomas 15
Hinton
Griffin 14
Jones
Hardie
Marie
Hunt
B. M. 24
Richard T. 45
Arlington 42
John 16
Henry 13
Harper
Hobson
Hurt
Hix 11
George 13
Thomas 28
William
John 16
Harris 37, 38
Hockett
Walker 32
Judith S. 29
Elizabeth 37,
Jack 43
Hyde
John 19
Lewelling 11
38
Holbrook
Lucy 43
Nathan 10
Josiah 32
Ingram
John 14
Nathaniel 29
William 37
Holcombe
Sallie Cargill
Harrison
Jas. P. 24
Irby
44
Gessner 24
Holt
John 12
Sally 44
Gray 43
Elizabeth
Iremonger
Samuel P. 29
Nathl. 13
Hansford 8
Elizabeth 41
T. M. 25
R. G. 43
Randall 8
Ivey
Thomas 14, 16
William H. 23,
Hooper
Benjamin 14
William 11,32
24
Christopher M.
Jackson
Jordan
Harriss 38
2, 19, 21, 30,
Aaron 43
James 12
Harrup 37
37
Henry 15
William 10
Elizabeth 37,
Kathryn
James 43
Judkins
38
Sawyer 23,
32,39
John 12, 15,
James 10
William 37,38
16
Kelley
Harvie
W. D. 39
Thomas 15, 16
Giles 11
C. J. 25
Horton
Jacobs
Kelly
J. B. 24
Amos 13
Thomas 11
Giles 11
Jno. B. 25
Hoskins
Jefferis
Kelso
L. E. 24, 25
Catherine 42
John 14
Robt. N. 39
Harwel
House
Thomas 11
Keppel
Samuel 12
Isaac 13
Jeffres
William 45
Harwell
Lawrence 13
John 14
Kerman
John 13
William 12, 14
Jeffris
Myer 45
Samuel 12, 16
Howard
Thomas 11
Key
Hatfield
Elizabeth 43
Jeter
Francis Scott 3
Sarah 37
Hannah 43
L. A. 25
Killicke
William 37
Martha 43
W. M. 25
Jane 42
Hathcock
Tabitha 43
Jobe
King
Joseph 12
William 43
Bill 45
Charles 13
Hendrick
Howerton
John
John E. 27
David 25
Philip 26
Watkins 20
Kirby
M. S. 25
Hubbard
Johns
Moses F. 28
Hendricks
Fountain Joel
Thomas 16
Kirkland
Herbert D. 41,
29
Johnson
Martha 43
45
Joel 29
Charles Wyatt
Kolbe
Hicks
Hudgins
36
J. C. 26
Elizabeth 41
Dennis 9
George 43
James 10, 15
Hueland
James 14
John 13
Howard 14
John 11, 14,
Nathaniel 15
15
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Labby
Everett 42
Elizabeth R.
Herbert 42
35
Jessie 42
John Gideon
Lucy 42
35
Rial C 42
Pleasant 35
Leigh
Lambert
J. L. 25
John 12
Junius P. 25
Joseph B. 42
Macon 25
Land
Leonard
Helen 18
John 34
Lellie 18
Lett
Maria Roche
Francis 11
18
Lewis
Maria
Morgan 44
Woodlief 18
Thomas 44
Mattie Jones
Lindsay
18
Thomas 33
Nathaniel 18
Lindsey
Nathaniel John
William 11
18
Lipscomb
Robert Clayton
John 27
18
Thomas 27
Roche Swift
William 27
18
Livingston
W. R. 18
John 20
William
Lloy'd
Edward 18
Thomas 14
William Ruffin
Doyd
18
Thomas 11
Lanier
Loch
Benjamin 13
Amanda M.
Catherine 41
32
James 11, 13
George 32
Lamuel 13
Love
Nicholas 10,
James 15
15, 16
Lovsey
Richard 16
William 12
Sampson 14
Loy'd
Shepd. 12
Thomas 11
Thomas 41
Lucas
Lanoir
Charles 16
Thomas 1 1
David 11
Lawrence
Samuel 11
Thomas 14
Ludlow
Lawrens
Sarah 4
W. R. 25
Lunday
Ledbetter
Robert 15
Henry 11
Lyndsey
Richd 10, 14
William 11
William 13
Mabry
Lee
Hinchy 13, 16
Amey 42
Jo. 14
MacDaniel
James 15
Maclin
John 13, 14
William 11
Macon
W. 24
Madison
Dolly 3
Major
Francis 41
George 41
Iremonger 41
Jane 41
John 41
Josiah 41
Richard 41
Samuel 41
Malone
Drury 12
Manann
Louis H. 22,
29, 31, 36, 40
Manning
Elizabeth 37
Samuel 37
Sarah 37
Mansell
Jane Elizabeth
42
Philip 42
Manson
Martha 44
Marshall
Ann 44
George 44
John 13
Martin
Sarah Green
42
Zachariah 42
Massie
Hezekiah 11,
12
John 11
Joseph 10
Matheny
Emma R. 5
Mathias
Bridget 21
Matthias
Bridget 21
Hillary 21,22
Rebecca 21
Sally 21
Matthis
Charles 15
Isaac 14
Mattox
Valentine 41
Maupin
S. 24
Maybe rry
Hinchy 1 6
McCarthy
Lois 43
McDaniel
James 15
McGowan
Patrick 34
McHaney
Catherine 45
McKinlay
Barbara Doss
45
McKinney
Samuel 29
William 11
McKnight
William 12
Mensch
S. Elizabeth
Adams 17
Micon
Jas. Roy 25
Miller
Isaac 19
Minor
Jno. B. 24
Mishaux
John 13
Misheaux
John 13
Mitchel
Nathaniel 15
Ninian 10
Moody
David 4
Moore
John 13
Moorton
John 14
Moreton
John 14
Morgan
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Albon
Nicholas
Isaac 27
Philips
McDaniel 35
Nathaniel 21,
John 15
Sarah 26
C. F. R. 35
22
Mary Ann 27
Phillips
J. W. 35
Niedling
Parks
Benjamin A.
John 12
Hope
Aaron 14
33
Minnie Lee 44
Hotchkiss 45
Joseph 15
Mary 43
William
Niemeyer
Parrish
Mary S. 33
Hudnall 35
Lellie Land 18
James 14
Phipp
Morris
Sam W. 18
Parson
John 20
A. 25
Norment
Thomas 16
Pointer
Henry 16
Mary 44
Parsons
Samuel 29
Thomas 15
William 44
Hillary 21, 22
Portlock
W. L. 25
Nuckols
Pass
Paul 20
William 16
Giles Y. 27
Nathaniel 28
Poston
Morrison
John 27
Pate
Sarah E. 43
Carol M. 44
Ogburn
John 10
Drusilla 28
Powell
Morrissey
Matthew 28
Catherine 36
Richard 45
Ogilvie
Samuel 28
George 36
Moseley
Amanda E. 36
Patterson
Thomas 10
E. H. 22
James W. 36
William B. 34
William 13
George 14
Joseph 36
Peace 45
Prentiss
James 16
Mary J. 36
Frances 45
R. R. 24
Thomas 14
Old
Peebles
Prince
William 12
William 24
Jehue 16
Thankful
Mosely
Osborne
John 10
Delano 41
George 14
Sarah 26
Peniston
Procter
Hardaway 43
Thomas 26
Justice
Thomas 12
Thomas 14
Owens
Anthony
Proctor
William 12
Ernest L. 42
Collins 44
Nicholas 12
Moss
Henry Mathew
Sarah 44
Thomas 12
Moses 27
42
Pennington
Provine
Moutrey
Millie 42
John Geo. 14
Dorothy S. 3
John 10
Padgett
Thomas 44
Quarles
Moutry
Catherine 36
William 16
Hubard 11
John 10
E. E. 36
Pepper
Hubbard 11
Mulling
Eliza Waller
Richard 13
Randle
Esther Barnes
36
Perry
John 13
43
Ellen E. 36
Mary 27
William 13
Murphy
L. B. 36
Nathaniel 14
Randolph
Archy 28
William R. 36
Posey 27
Edmund 24
Murrell
William R.
Sarah 27
Ransom
Mary 36
Shelton 36
William 27
Richard 16
Nance
Pairo
Person
Ray
William 14
Edwin 25
Thomas 16
John 13
Negro
H. T. 25
Peterson
Read
Bess 19
Pardoe
Batt 16
William 13
Braxton 28
Philip 44
Pettaway
Redgway
Joe 28
Parham
John 14
James 26
Nelson 28
James 15
William 12
John 26
Whitehaven
Lewis 16
Petty
Reece
20
Parker
William 13
Roger 1 1
Daniel E. 26,
Phenix
27
Abraham 15
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Reed
Russell
Short
Stanfiel
Saloma Jane
Richard 14
William 15
William 28
44
Samuel 14
Shotwell
Starke
Reese
Rynolds
Robt. 15
Ann 26
George Gary
Roger 11
William 26, 27
18
Reeves
Sadler
Shrewsbury
Miles 18
George 1 2
Thomas 16
Nathaniel 41
Steed
Thomas 14
Sally
Polly 41
John 13
Ren
Nathaniel 27
Shrewsbury 41
Steger
William 13
Samuel 27
Simmons
Jno. O. 24
Renn
Sarah 27
Elizabeth 44
Steven
William 13
Samford
Henry 15
Barbara 34
Reynolds
William 16
Mary 44
Stith
Elizabeth 41
Sanders
Peter 13
Drury 9, 10,
John 41
Hugh 42
William 44
16
Joseph 41
Sanford
Simms
Stokes
Larkin 41
Elizabeth 45
Adam 14
Robert 45
Obadiah 41
Sasser
George 15
Stolts
Sophia 41
Ray 17
Simons
Elizabeth Ann
Susan 41
Sawney
T. Grange 25
44
Thomas 41
Uncle 36
Sims
Storm
William 41
Scates
Adam 14
Andrea K. 8
Rice
Fountain 29
George 15
Strange
John W. 26
Scizom
Sinclar
Owen 12
Rigbie
Stephen 13
David 13
Stroud
James 12
Scizon
Sitwell
William 12
Rives
Stephen 13
George 39
Stuart
ffoster 11
Thomas 12
Sir 40
Charles 10
Foster 11
Scoggin
Slatten
Sulivant
George 12
William 11, 15
Richard 3
John 12
Thomas 14
Scogging
Smith
Summers
Timothy 10,
Geo. 15
Curthbert 12
Lewis Preston
13
Richard 14
Eades 12
8
Roane
William 11
Francis 43
Sutliff
Spencer 27
Scott
John 14
Henry 44
Roberts
Isaac 39
Nimrod 45
Swanson
John 45
Selden
William 11-15
Richard 14
Thomas 45
Jno. A. 24
William Wyatt
Swyms
Robinson
Sewel
45
Jeremiah 34
Athanatious
Benjamin 14
Wyatt 45
Talley
13
Sewell
Sparks
Howard 27
Drury 14
Benjamin 14
Jane 34
Sarah 27
Edward 15
Sexton
Spears
Tapley
John 15, 16
James 12
J. W. 25
James 15
William 15
Lizwell 10
John 25
Taply
Rose
Shearley
Speed
James 15
John 15
Thomas 27
James 11
Tatum
Royally
William 35
Sheppard
Walter Lee 4
Stainback
Francis 12
Chris. 15
Jesse 14
Ruffin
Shepperson
George 15
Peter 14
Edmund 24,
J. A 25
Stamps
Thomas 13
25
Shipp
Ann 43
G. C. 25
Simon 21
John 43
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Taylor
C. H. 25
Daniel 14
Edmund 45
George 43
James 43, 45
John 43
Martha 43
Richard 45
Robert 43
Samuel 45
William 43
Templeton
Betty 45
Thomas
C. Dickinson
42
Cindy 41
Even 45
Madlin 45
Pearlene 42
William AP 42
Thornton 20
John 15
Thurman
Edward S. 33,
34
Elizabeth Ann
33
John 33, 34
John R. 33
John W. 33
M. E. 33
Mary A. 33,
34
MaryE. 33
Tilman
Geo. 11, 12
William 14
Tod
Adam 28
Tomerlin
Thomas 11
Tomlinson
Thomas 11
Tooke
John 11
Tucker
J. W. 20
John 19, 20
Robert 19, 20
William C. 27
Tune
Frances 45
Travis 45
Twitty
Thomas 12
Upchurch
James 11
Vincient
John 11
Moses 10
Thomas 12
Vinson
John 11
Wade
Richard 29
Waldrop
Hannah 43
Howard H. 43
John 43
William 43
Walker
David 16
Jacob 19, 20
Thomas 20
Wall
John 9, 10, 15,
16
Michael 9
Michaell 16
Willaim 10
Wallton
George 10, 12
Walton
George 12
John 14
Ward
John 13
Washington
George 3
Watkins
John 19
William 28
Watson
S. R. 39
Wawmock
William 12
Webb
Jos. P. 25
R. H. 25
Weis
Frederick
Lewis 4
West
Anna 45
Elizabeth 45
George 45
John 45
Joseph 45
Thomas 45
William 45
Westbrook
Elisabeth 30
Francis 30
James 30, 31
Margarit 30
Thomas 30
Westbrooke
Elisabeth 31
James 30, 31
John 30
Samuel 30
William 30
White
Burrell 27
Valintine 13
William 12
Whitehead 44
Whitehurst
H. S. 33
Jane C. 33
Whittington
William 16
Wilburn 43
Wilet
Jno. F. 24
Williams
Charles 13
Hugh 12
LilisWinn 42
Robert S. 27
Thomas 15
William 15
Williamson
John 21, 22
Willis
John 9, 10, 16
Wilson
George 13
John 20
Winfree
John W. 25
Wilson 25
Winn
Francis P. 42
Lewellen 42
24
Lewellin F. 42
Orsamus 42
Warren
Fletcher 42
Wise
Thomas 13
William 10
Woodson
B. B. 25
W. T. 25
Wooldridge
W. B. 24
Wooten
Sarah 45
William J. 36
Word
E. M. 34
Sarah 34
Wormeley
Carter W.
Worrell
Anne Lowry 6
Wray
William 13
Wright
Joseph 10
Sally 21
Wyatt
Lettice Nicoll
45
Milly 27
Polly 27
Silas 27
Wyche
George 10, 13
Peter 13
William 12
Yancey
Philip 27
Yarburough
John 16
Richard 15
Yates
Helen K. 5
Young
Michael 14
Zaruba
Vivian W. 37
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THE SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIAN
A JOURNAL OF GENEALOGY AND HISTORY
Vol. XI No. 2
April — June 1993
The Southside Virginian
The Southside Virginian, published since 1983, is owned by Kathiyn
Sawyer Hooper and Christopher M. Hooper, P. O. Box 3684,
Richmond, VA 23235. It is published quarterly, with issues appearing
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genealogical and historical significance to researchers of Southside
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Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Franklin, Greensville, Halifax, Henry, Isle of
Wight, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nansemond, Norfolk, Nottoway,
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THE SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIAN
A JOURNAL OF GENEALOGY AND HISTORY
P. O. Box 3684, Richmond, VA 23235
ISSN 0736-5683
CONTENTS Vol. XI No. 2 • April - June 1993
Editorial 54
Book Reviews and Announcements 55
1768 - 1769 Freeholders [Brunswick County] 59
Dennis Hudgins
Wills of Thomas Wail - 1777 and Thomas Nelson - 1779 68
[Isle of Wight County]
Christopher M. Hooper
Will of Robert Blight [Prince George County] 70
Christopher hi. Hooper
Selections from Halifax County Deed Books 37 - 42 (1829 - 1836) 72
/. C Kolbe
Methodist or City Cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia [Campbell County] 78
Kathryn Sawyer Hooper
Will of Abigail Murray — 1799 [Princess Anne County] 83
Christopher M. Hooper
Pioneers of Franklin County 85
Kathryn Sawyer Hooper
Additional Selections from Charlotte County Deed Books 21 - 23
(1834 - 1841) 88
/. C Kolbe
Queries 92
Index 95
copyright ©1993 - The Southside Virginian
EDITORIAL
Query — to ask questions about, especially in order to resolve a doubt. That is the
definition in Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary. What an apt word to
describe the tool that we use to seek missing information in our genealogical
endeavors. We use endeavor to describe our research because genealogy is more
than just a hobby. Once the bug has bitten, it becomes an all-consuming part of our
lives. The researcher strives to get every last shred of information out of each record
that is discovered. We believe that this same concept applies when queries are
written for publication. There are so many unanswered questions that it is felt that
as much as possible must be crammed into each query. This is where the cause is
often hurt rather than aided.
The Southside Virginian has, in the past, tried to limit the length of queries which we
publish. There have been many reasons for this. Providing access to as many
subscribers as possible, is not the least of these. But, an underlying reason is that
shorter queries are easier to read and often receive more attention. A concise, well
written query will provide the essential known information about one or two
individuals, and then just as concisely, state what is being searched for.
Queries which ramble on and contain every date and relationship for all known
members of a family become confusing and disjointed. An example follows:
Seek information on John Smith, b 1782, m Sally Jones 1802 dau of James
Jones of ABC Co b 1770 & Sarah (?) d 1835 in XYZ Co, TN. Brothers
Frank b 1779 a blacksmith, Geo. b 1781 m Mary Lewis dau of Judge T. J.
Lewis of HJK Co, Tom b 1785 d 1786, & Henry b 1786.
Who was born in 1770 — Sally Jones or her father James? Who died in 1835 — John
Smith, Sally Jones, or Sarah (?)? [This type of mistake is very common in queries
we receive.] Whose brothers are listed [we assume John Smith's, but], and if John's,
what does it matter when they were born since his birth date is given? What does
it matter that Frank was a blacksmith, or that Geo's wife Sally's father was a judge?
This type of information is certainly important [and will be shared with any succesful
respondent], but has dubious, if any, value to the person reading it and trying to
determine if their ancestors match the ones the query is really about.
Print or type your queries carefully, so that we can read and understand what is
intended. Read over them before dropping them in the mail. Check your spelling.
You are very familiar with the lines being traced, other people are not. When you
write a query, think of what you would need to know if you were reading it.
We attempt to clarify queries when problems are noticed but, if we can't figure them
out (and we have looked at thousands), we must print them as they are submitted.
The query above could have been much more effective had it been written as follows:
Seek p of John Smith, b 1782, d 1835 in XYZ Co, TN, m 1802 Sally Jones,
dau James Jones & Sarah (?). John's brothers: Frank, Geo., Tom & Henry.
Please continue to submit your queries, as The Southside Virginian is the ideal forum.
A targeted audience of hundreds of subscribers, with a vast knowledge of the history
and genealogy of Southside Virginia, will read them. The above are suggested in an
effort to assist you in receiving the most benefit from all of your efforts.
Chris Hooper, Publications Manager
Page 54 The Southside Virginian, Vol. XI No. 2
BOOK REVIEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wynette Parks Haun, Pasquotank County, North Carolina County Court Minutes
1745 thru 1753 Book II, 141 pp; paper (8^2 x 11); index; $17.50 (postpaid)
(NC tax 5%). (1990). This compilation of county court minutes is Mrs. Haun's
interpretation of these records in order to make them more understandable
to the researcher. It is the second of three volumes being prepared, which,
when complete, will cover the Pasquotank County, Minutes of County Court
Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Vol: C.R.75.006, Years: 1737-1755. Her Preface
lists the many difficulties confronting the reader of the original records, and
indicates the lengths to which she has gone to verify and confirm partial or
faded entries. The entries are listed by page number assigned to the original
document, and these are the numbers utilized in the everyname index to easily
locate each individual. The efforts Mrs. Haun takes to make this compilation
complete and easy to use make this volume, like all of her work, a tremendous
value to anyone researching ancestors in this area of North Carolina. Order
from the compiler, 243 Argonne Dr., Durham, NC 27704.
Wynette Parks Haun, North Carolina Revolutionary Army Accounts Secretary of
State Treasurer's & Comptroller's Papers, Vol I, Vol II, Part II, 117 pp, xxi;
paper (8K2 x 11); index; $20.00 (postpaid) (NC tax 5%). (1990). This book is
a listing of the North Carolina Revolutionary Army Accounts for the years
1 776-1 792. Volume I includes an account of the specie certificates which were
issued and paid into the Comptrollers Office up until 1784. As stated in an
introduction to the original documents by the North Carolina Archives and
reproduced in this volume, "Specie certificates were issued to persons having
claims against the state... [and] ... were issued for both military service and
supplies furnished. The State redeemed these certificates by several methods,
one of which was the opening for entry of the western lands (now
Tennessee)." This listing includes the grantor(s) and grantee of the certificate
along with the dates, sums and interest involved.
Volume II is a journal of the proceedings of the commission held to liquidate
the accounts of the Continental Army officers and soldiers of North Carolina.
This encompasses the period 1783 through 1792. The entries include the
name of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the period for which the claim
was allowed, and the amount allowed. Reproduced, is the original index to
Vol. II Book 2 (ZZ). As with all of Mrs. Haun's works, an everyname index
is included, and the Introduction details points which assist the researcher in
understanding what is presented. This compilation is another of her fine
publications is should be consulted by anyone researching this North Carolina
ancestry during this period. Order from the compiler, 243 Argonne Dr.,
Durham, NC 27704.
Paul Heinegg, Free African Americans of North Carolina and Virginia, 462 pp; paper
(5 x 8); index; $35.50 (postpaid). (1993). This publication won the North
Carolina Genealogical Society's 1992 "Award for Excellence in Publication,"
which exhibits its achievement in the difficult area of black genealogy. This
work is essential for anyone researching black ancestry as it identifies the
ancestors or probable ancestors of 8,000 free African Americans residing in
Virginia and North Carolina at the end of the 18* century. Generous
The Southside Virginian, Vol XI No. 2 Page 55
documentation is presented as is an extensive bibliography. Mr. Heinegg
provides an essay on the growth of the free black population in his Prologue.
The majority of this work is taken up with detailed genealogies of some 225
free black families, with supporting information thoroughly documented. A
full-name index is provided to assist the researcher in locating any of the 8,000
individuals included. Anyone who has attempted the almost impossible task
of early black research will appreciate the work done by Mr. Heinegg. We
wish that the book format had been larger so that a larger type size could
have been utilized to provide for easier reading. This slight short-coming
should not prevent anyone from acquiring this book, as its content overcomes
any superficial flaw. Order from Clearfield Company, 200 E. Eager St,
Baltimore, MD 21202. (410) 625-9004.
Carol McGinnis, Virginia Genealogy, Sources and Resources, 505 pp; index; maps;
charts; cloth (6 x 9); $35.00 + $3.00 shipping (MD tax 5%, MI tax 4%).
(1993). Author of previous similar works on Michigan and West Virginia, Ms.
McGinnis has now turned her pen to the genealogical records of Virginia.
Included in this volume are sources and alternative sources for; vital records,
census records and their substitutes, land and court records, counties and their
records, cities and their records, collections, historical and genealogical
societies. A comprehensive bibliography is also included. The introduction
gives a very complete look at how the material was gathered. Much was done
through personal research, but the chapters on counties, cities, collections and
societies were completed through the use of surveys mailed to the appropriate
entities. Ms. McGinnis' response rate from these surveys was extremely good,
and the resulting data yields a very thorough listing of the available
information. These surveys were mailed to 95 counties, 41 independent cities,
231 libraries, and 157 genealogical or historical societies. The Bibliography
runs to 125 pages and contains references to 1421 books and articles. Brief
historical essays are included on the state and counties as well as other
entities. This work organizes the available resources for Virginia research into
one volume and should grace the shelf of any serious researcher. Order from
Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. 1001 N. Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202-
3897. (800) 296 6687.
John Vogt & T. William Kethley, Jr., Virginia Historic Marriage Register, various
volumes sizes and prices as listed below; paper (6 x 9), map. Brunswick
County Marriages, 1750-1853, 296 pp; $15.00, (1988); Lunenburg County
Marriage, 1750-1853, 174 pp, $12.00, (1988); Mecklenburg County Marriages,
1765-1853, 303 pp, $15.00, (1989); Powhatan County Marriages, 1777-1850,
143 pp, $11.00, (1985). Shipping is based on total order cost: $0 to $10 -
$1.50, $10 to $25 - $2.50, $25 to $50 - $3.50, $50 plus - $4.50. These volumes
containing early marriages of four Southside counties are part of the complete
series by Messrs Vogt and Kethley of all Virginia counties. Each contains a
brief history of the subject county, a surname frequency list, a list of marriages
arranged alphabetically by groom, and a list arranged by bride. No complete
index including names of person performing marriage or person giving consent
or surety is provided. These books represent the most complete listing of
marriages in these counties for the early years and a debt of gratitude is owed
to the compilers for their continuing work in making these records available
to the researcher. Order from Iberian Publishing Co., 548 Cedar Creek Dr.,
Athens, GA 30605-3408. (404) 546-6740.
Page 56 The Southside Virginian, Vol. XI No. 2
REPRINTS
William Wade Hinshaw, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Volume VI:
Virginia, 1049 pp; paper (8K2X 11); surname index; $75.00 + $3.00 shipping
(MD tax 5%, MI tax 4%). (1950, Rprt. 1993). Anyone having dealt with
Quaker records knows of the precision with which they undertook this task.
This book details the actions and notices of the Virginia Yearly Meetings
(1672-1843) and the Monthly Meetings of Chuckatuck, Pagan Creek, Western
Branch, Black Water, Upper, Henrico, Cedar Creek, Camp Creek, South
River, Goose Creek (Bedford Co.), Hopewell, Fairfax, Crooked Run, Goose
Creek (Loudon Co.), and Alexandria. The births, marriages, deaths and other
entries are arranged by meeting and then alphabetically by name. Some of
the Southside counties represented by these meetings are Nansemond, Isle of
Wight, Norfolk, Southampton, Surry, Princess Anne, Prince George, Sussex,
Dinwiddie, Amelia, Mecklenburg, Chesterfield, Brunswick, Bedford, Campbell,
Pittsylvania, and Henry. Also included are the early marriage bonds of
Bedford and Campbell counties. This is a most valuable volume whether you
have established a Quaker ancestry or not, in that it provides some of the
earliest available documentation in some of the areas covered. Order from
Genealogical Publishing Co^ Inc. 1001 N. Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202-
3897. (800) 296 6687.
Sargent B. Child & Dorothy P. Holmes, Check List of Historical Records Survey
Publications, 110 pp; cloth (6 x 9); $12.95 + $3.00 shipping (MD tax 5%, MI
tax 4%). (1943, Rprt. 1989). This work covers all of the Historical Records
Survey programs of the Works Projects Administration (WPA) and other
related federal programs. These were primarily issued between 1936 and
1943. Detailed references are included for the WPA inventories of various
archives and microfilmed records. Listings for Virginia include; Inventories of
County Archives, Vital Statistics, Church Archives Publications, and
Depositories of Unpublished Materials. The Virginia State Library and
Archives is the repository of many if not all of the documents pertaining to the
Virginia surveys. Order from Clearfield Company, 200 E. Eager St.,
Baltimore, MD 21202. (410) 625-9004.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Genealogical Society of Iredell County wishes to announce the
publication of The Granville District by W. N. Watt. From the 1740s to the 1760s,
Lord Granville, the English aristocrat, controlled landownership of the northern
portion of the colony of North Carolina. Many family historians do not understand
the transfer of land from him to the pioneers in this state. W. N. Watt has given a
detailed account of how this land was granted, clearing up some of the
misconceptions held by these researchers. Hardbound with dust jacket, 154 pp, full
index, maps and other illustrations. Price: $20.00 plus $3.00 for postage. NC
residents add 6% sales tax. Make checks payable to Genealogical Society of Iredell
County, P O Box 946, Statesville, NC 28687.
A new quarterly periodical on the Southern Bailey's will be published by
Donna Beers. It will cover the southern Bailey's and also their branches that went
elsewhere. At least 30 pages per issue. Price: $15.00/year. Order from Donna
Beers, 9171 Kennedy St, Riverside, CA 92509-5904.
The Southside Virginian, VoL XI No. 2 Page 57
Books by Harriett A. Chilton. Appomattox County, VA. During the War
Between the States 1861-1865. Lists names of local military units in the Confederate
Army. Describes the battle of Appomattox RR Station on April 8, 1865. Tells of
hardships of citizens during four years of war. Includes 1861 petition to legislature
to arm militia units & 1864 letter from prisoner-of-war-camp. Maps, 6x9, 30 pp.
Price $4.00 plus $1.50 postage for each book. Order from Miss Harriett A. Chilton,
3108 Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA 22042.
The Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society was founded to stimulate and facilitate
research on Germanic ancestors who settled in the Mid-Atlantic region in the 18th
and 19th centuries. Their interest cross state boundaries in the Mid-Atlantic area and
thus are regional rather than state -oriented. Membership is open to any interested
person. Dues are $7.50 for single membership and $10.00 for family membership.
A new-member packet, mailed on receipt of the first year's dues, includes instructions
for using their services. Make check to The Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society, and mail
to: Paul E. Fogle, 12 Locust Blvd., Middletown, MD 21769.
The 4th SAWYER Family Reunion will be held June 19, 1993, in Bastrop,
Louisiana. All descendants of Henry Issac Sawyer and Mary Elizabeth (Rushing}
Sawyer are invited. For more information please contact Verdelle Williamson, (318)
281-1449, or Mack Sawyer (318) 281-6795.
The Genealogical Society of Iredell County wishes to announce the
publication of Time Is, Time Was by Pat Crooks and Mildred J. Miller, CG. This
book is for everyone. Whether your interest is art, burial customs, local history,
church history, preservation or genealogy. Includes 150 photographs of gravestones
taken all over the county. Art carved on the stones has been identified, as well as
many of the stonecarvers. There are also chapters on local church history, epitaphs,
gravestone rubbings, preservation and laws passed by the NC General Assembly to
protect both church and family graveyards. Although the book is primarily about
Iredell County, the authors have included related material from surrounding areas
and the New England states. Hardbound with attractive dust jacket, printed on pH
neutral paper. 200 pp with complete index. Price: $25.00 plus $3.00 for postage. NC
residents add 6% sales tax. Make checks payable to Genealogical Society of Iredell
County, P O Box 946, Statesville, NC 28687.
SUBSCRIBER NOTICE
We have recently received several letters from subscribers who inform us that they
have not gotten their issues of The Southside Virginian or renewal notices. We have
also had several items returned by the Postal Service marked, "Temporarily Away."
We have checked with the Postmaster as to what may be happening. It appears that
the Postal Service may not hold or forward anything but First Class mail unless
special provisions have been made by the receiving party. As The Southside
Virginian utilizes Third Class (bulk) mail for the majority of our distributions, many
of these items are apparently being thrown out, or returned to us by the Postal
Service, when you have your mail held. We recommend that if you are going to be
gone for some time, contact your Post Office and make arrangements for them to
hold your Third Class mail.
Page 58 The Southside Virginian, Vol. XI No. 2
(Brimsutid^ County
Court Records
1768 - 1769 Freeholders
Submitted by Dennis Hudgins
A list of polls/voters of the Brunswick County Freeholders, for the House of
Burgesses was returned to Nathaniel Edwards, Jr. on 10 January 1769, taken
from a poll dated 2 December 1768. The list of voters is contained in
Brunswick County Deed Book 9 pages 279-290. Each person was allowed
two votes and these were listed according to their choices of the four
candidates, as was done in 1748 [See The Southside Virginian Vol XI No. 1].
The following list is in apparent voter order, followed by the sequence
number they appear in, within each candidates list
Nathaniel
Frederick
Thomas
William
Edwards
Maclin
Stith
Thornton
(Junior)
1.
Francis Young
1
2.
Robert Rivers
-
1
-
1
3.
Jehue Peebles
2
2
-
-
4.
George Bailey
-
-
1
2
5.
Henry Jones
-
-
2
3
6.
Sloman Wynne
3
-
3
7.
Charles Golston/Golstone
4
-
4
•
8.
Thomas Smith
5
-
5
.
9.
John Loyd Junior
6
-
6
-
10.
John Ingram
7
-
7
-
11.
John Morris
8
3
.
-
12.
Richard Morris
9
.
8
.
13.
William Rainey
-
-
9
4
14.
Lewis Tyus
10
4
-
-
15.
John Abernathy
-
5
10
-
16.
Drury Stith Junior
11
-
11
-
17.
Wm. Randle
12
6
.
.
18.
John Parham
13
.
12
-
19.
William Stith
.
-
13
.
20.
John Randle
14
7
.
.
21.
William Read
15
.
14
.
22.
Robert Hicks
.
8
.
5
23.
Thos. Collier
.
9
15
.
24.
Thomas Bilberry
16
10
-
-
25.
Zebulon Lewis
-
11
16
-
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26.
William Atkins/Atkinson
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12
-
6
27.
William Walker
-
-
17
-
28.
Mark Jackson
17
13
-
-
29.
Boiling Stark
18
-
-
7
30.
John Coleman
10
-
18
-
31.
John Short
-
-
19
8
32.
Henry Simmons
20
-
20
-
33.
William Rainey
21
-
21
-
34.
Buckner Stith
22
-
23
-
35.
Charles Edwards
23
-
22
-
36.
Nathan Harris
24
-
24
-
37.
Shephard Lanier Jun.
-
14
25
-
38.
Drury Lanier
-
15
26
-
39.
William Edwards
25
-
27
-
40.
Benjamin Whealer
26
-
-
9
41.
Henry Monger
27
-
28
-
42.
Samuel Seaward
28
16
-
-
43.
Ephraim Lucas
29
17
-
-
44.
William Abernathy
-
18
29
-
45.
Baker Ray
30
-
-
10
46.
John Loftin
-
19
-
11
47.
William Gwaltney
31
-
30
-
48.
Isaac Milton
•
20
-
12
49.
Thomas Blick
32
21
•
-
50.
Lewis Lanier
-
22
31
-
51.
John Fennell Junr
33
-
32
-
52.
William Barrow
34
23
-
-
53.
David Smith
-
24
-
13
54.
George Berry
35
-
33
-
55.
Joseph Bennett
36
-
34
-
56.
John Carlos/Carloss
37
25
-
-
57.
Daniel Collier
-
26
-
14
58.
Benjamin Blick
-
-
35
15
59.
Thomas Burnett/Burnitt
38
27
-
-
60.
James Wall Senr
39
28
-
-
61.
Peter Randle
40
29
-
-
62.
John Pearon Bounshear
-
30
-
16
63.
Richard Burch Junior
41
-
36
-
64.
John Powell
42
•
37
-
65.
Michael Cadet Young
43
-
38
-
66.
John Gordon
-
-
39
17
67.
John Swanson
44
31
-
-
68.
Charles Avery
-
32
-
18
69.
Nicholas Lanier
-
33
40
-
70.
Joel Smith
45
34
-
-
71.
Thomas Thomas
-
35
41
-
72.
Lewis Brown
46
-
42
-
73.
Frizzell McTier
47
-
-
19
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74. Isaac Jones
-
-
43
20
75. Nathl. Tatum
-
36
-
21
76. John Rosser
48
-
44
-
77. Wm. Snipes
-
37
-
22
78. John Pritchard/Pritchett
49
-
45
-
79. George Williams
-
38
-
23
80. George Wyche
50
-
46
-
81. Caleb Vaughan
-
39
-
24
82. Evans Mabry
51
40
-
-
83. Richd. Ramsay
-
-
47
25
84. Henry Briggs
52
41
-
-
85. John McKendree
53
42
-
-
86. Peter Clark
54
43
-
-
87. Joshua Clark Junr
55
-
-
26
88. Benjamin Williams
56
44
-
-
89. Nathan Pepper
-
45
-
27
90. Isaac Row Wallton
57
46
-
-
91. Peter Ware
58
47
-
-
92. James Allen
59
48
-
-
93. John Vick
60
-
48
-
94. Henry Cook
61
-
49
-
95. John Moore
62
49
-
-
96. Robert Lucy
-
50
50
-
97. John Ogletree
63
-
-
28
98. Edward Smith
64
51
-
-
99. Absolom Bennett
65
-
51
-
100. Benjamin Bennitt
-
-
52
29
101. Wm. Carpenter
66
52
-
-
102. Joshua Clark
67
-
-
30
103. Haley Dupree
68
-
-
31
104. Nathaniel Raines
69
53
-
-
105. John Robinson
70
54
-
-
106. John Phillips
71
55
-
-
107. Thomas Jackson
72
56
-
-
108. John Lofsey
73
-
53
-
109. John Peterson Junr
74
57
-
-
110. Urvin/Irvin Brown
75
58
-
-
111. Francis Mitchell
76
59
-
•
112. Robert Smith
77
60
-
-
113. Isham Mitchell
78
61
-
-
114. John Hamilton
79
62
-
-
115. John Mitchell
.
63
-
32
116. Jessee Potts
80
-
54
-
117. Thos. Stone
.
-
55
33
118. Henry Brewer
81
64
-
-
119. Mordicai Hagood
-
-
56
34
120. Bartlet Simms
82
65
-
-
121. Grissom/Gresham Hagood
-
-
57
35
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122. Daniel Fowler
83
-
58
-
123. Reubin Bennitt/Bennett
84
-
59
-
124. Cuthbert Smith
-
-
60
36
125. Buckner Lanier
85
66
-
.
126. Benjamin Rieves/Reives
86
67
-
-
127. William Dewberry/Duberrey
-
68
-
37
128. James Hobbs
87
-
-
38
129. Charles Barlow
88
69
-
-
130. Henry Forde/Forge
89
-
61
-
131. Thomas Proctor
90
-
62
-
132. John Troublefield
-
70
63
.
133. Adam Simms Junr.
91
71
-
-
134. Thos Yarbrough
92
-
64
-
135. George Anderson
93
72
-
-
136. JohnWallton
94
73
.
.
137. Thomas Denton
95
74
-
-
138. Wm. Parker
96
75
-
-
139. Samuel Lucas
97
76
-
-
140. Thomas Wallton
98
77
-
•
141. Thomas Burnitt/Burnett
99
78
-
-
142. John Jackson
100
79
-
-
143. Clement Lanier
-
-
-
39
144. Lemuel Lanier
-
-
65
-
145. William Vaughan
-
80
-
40
146. Richard Mason
101
81
-
-
147. Valentine Owen
-
82
-
-
148. Drury Ledbetter
102
-
-
41
149. James Parham
103
-
-
42
150. Nathaniel Mitchell
104
83
-
-
151. William Brown
105
84
-
-
152. David Lanier
106
85
-
-
153. Benja. Goodrich
107
86
-
-
154. William Smith
108
-
-
43
155. George Steagall
-
-
66
44
156. James Yarbrough
109
-
67
-
157. Thomas Washington
110
-
68
-
158. Robert Briggs
111
-
87
-
159. Moses Collier
112
88
-
-
160. Simon Clark
113
89
-
-
161. Peter Mitchell
114
90
-
-
162. John Eaves
115
91
-
-
163. William Dunn
116
92
-
-
164. Drury Mitchell
117
93
-
-
165. Hensley Grubbs/Grubb
118
-
69
-
166. John McKinney
-
-
70
45
167. William Randle
119
-
-
46
168. Robert Powell
120
94
-
-
169. Lewis Malone
121
-
71
-
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170. Burrell Grigg
122
95
-
-
171. Benjamin Ingram
-
96
72
-
172. John Dunkley
123
-
73
-
173. William Brewer
124
97
-
-
174. Joseph Long
125
98
-
-
175. Littleberry Robertson
126
99
-
-
176. Moses Tomlinson
127
100
-
-
177. William Mason
128
101
-
-
178. James Gowing
129
102
-
-
179. John Threadgill
130
-
-
47
180. Silvanus Stokes
131
-
74
-
181. Nicholas Brewer
132
103
-
-
182. Thomas Young
133
104
-
-
183. Jeremiah Brown
134
-
-
48
184. Wm. Johnson
135
105
-
-
185. Frederick Tillman
136
-
-
49
186. John Woolsey
137
-
-
50
187. William Chapman
138
106
-
-
188. John Cocksey
139
-
-
51
189. Benjamin Harrison
140
107
-
-
190. Thomas Mosely
141
-
75
-
191. Robert Gee
-
-
76
52
192. Isaac Lee
142
108
-
-
193. William Bailey
143
109
-
-
194. John Barrow
-
110
77
-
195. Arthur Turner
144
111
-
-
196. John Hathcock
•
112
-
53
197. Robert Hicks
145
-
78
-
198. Benjamin Mosely
146
-
79
-
199. JohnWhidby
147
-
80
-
200. Graves Eaves
148
-
81
-
201. Joseph Tooke
149
113
-
-
202. John Allen
-
114
-
54
203. John Steed
150
-
82
-
204. Drury Collier
151
115
-
-
205. John Gibbs
.
.
83
.
206. James Duggar
152
-
85
-
207. Daniel Nolly
153
-
84
-
208. Wm. Brown
154
.
86
-
209. Frederick Harwell
.
116
87
-
210. Wm. Brewer
155
.
88
-
211. David Merridith
.
.
89
55
212. William Cocksey
156
-
-
56
213. Henry Rawlings
-
117
90
-
214. Benjamin Harrison
157
-
91
-
215. Daniel Nance
.
-
92
57
216. Paul Hartwell
158
118
.
-
217. Joseph Browder
159
-
93
-
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218. Justian/Jestian Knott
160
119
-
-
219. William Bettey/Beattie
-
120
-
58
220. Chislew/Chisley Curtis
-
-
94
59
221. Wm. Reives
161
-
95
-
222. John Judd
162
-
96
-
223. Jeremiah Mize
163
-
-
60
224. Joel Morton
164
-
-
61
225. Zacheriah Simms/Sims
165
-
-
62
226. Robert Reives
166
121
-
-
227. Thomas Vinson
167
-
-
63
228. John Shearling
168
122
-
-
229. John Whittington
-
123
-
64
230. Pierce Vaughan
-
124
-
65
231. George Reives
169
125
-
-
232. Benjamin Sykes
170
126
-
-
233. Moses Smith
171
127
-
-
234. Bartholomew Dameron
-
128
97
-
235. John Loyd Senr
172
-
98
-
236. James Brewer
-
129
-
66
237. Wm. Malone
173
130
-
-
238. Robert Singleton
-
131
-
67
239. John Harper
174
-
99
-
240. Joseph Wilks
-
132
100
-
241. Thomas Massey
175
133
-
-
242. Drury Wyche
176
134
-
-
243. Richd. Woodrough
177
-
101
-
244. Colo. Nichs. Edmunds
-
-
102
68
245. Charles Hayes
178
-
103
-
246. Wm. Gunn
170
-
-
69
247. Thomas Parham
180
-
-
70
248. John Chambliss/Chambers
181
135
-
-
249. John Lambert
182
-
104
-
250. Robert Walker
183
-
105
-
251. Valentine White
184
-
106
-
252. John Tillman
185
-
107
-
253. John Clack
186
-
-
71
254. Daniel Coleman
187
136
-
-
255. Charles Mason
188
-
108
-
256. David Andrews
-
-
109
72
257. John Andrews
.
-
110
73
258. John Phenix
-
-
111
74
259. Hugh Lambert
-
-
112
75
260. William Short
-
137
113
-
261. John Prince
189
138
-
-
262. John Morgan
190
-
114
-
263. Thomas Ware
191
-
-
76
264. Wm. Clack
192
-
-
77
265. William Peebles
193
139
-
-
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266.
William Brown
194
-
267.
Mason Bishop
-
-
268.
John Sisson
-
-
269.
Sterling Dupree
195
140
270.
John Russell
-
141
271.
William Hoof/Huff
196
-
272.
Thomas Craft
197
•
273.
Wm. Cooper
198
-
274.
Henry Bates
199
-
275.
Willoughby Broughton
-
-
276.
Robert Malone
200
142
277.
Harmon Reives
201
143
278.
David Cato
202
144
279.
Henry Chamblis/Chambers
203
145
280.
William Massey
204
146
281.
William Strehorn
205
147
282.
Peter Williams
206
-
283.
Jonathon Williams
207
-
284.
Penny Hurst
208
148
285.
Moses Johnson
209
149
286.
Timothy Ward
-
-
287.
Nath. Parham
-
150
288.
Jessey Christie
-
151
289.
Henry Lee
210
152
290.
Roland/Rowland Williams
211
-
291.
Peter Lee
212
153
292.
William Robertson/Robinson 213
154
293.
John Nash
214
.
294.
Benjamin Harrison Junr
-
-
295.
William Renn
215
155
2%.
John Warren
216
156
297.
Wm. Fox
217
.
298.
Lizwell Sexton
218
157
299.
Joseph Carter
219
158
300.
Thomas Simmons
220
-
301.
John Stewart
221
159
302.
James Dupree
222
160
303.
Swan Pritchard
-
161
304.
Joseph Ezell
223
-
305.
Peter Vinson
224
162
306.
Wm. Vaughan, Gent.
225
163
307.
John Justice
226
.
308.
John Hobbs
227
164
309.
Edward Wisson/Wesson
228
-
310.
Jonathon Williams
229
.
311.
Henry Martin
-
-
312.
William Dailey
-
-
313.
Henry Chambless
230
165
115
116 78
117 79
80
118
81
83
119 84
85
120
121 86
87
122
123
88
124 89
90
125
91
126
127
92
128
129 93
130 94
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314.
Lemuel/Lam. Lanier
231
166
-
-
315.
Wm. Doby
232
167
-
-
316.
Moses Vinson
-
168
-
95
317.
Alexr. Watson
-
169
-
96
318.
William Ray
233
170
-
.
319.
Thomas Eaves
234
171
.
-
320.
Nathaniel Wray/Ray
235
-
-
97
321.
Robert Morris
236
-
-
98
322.
John Johnson
237
172
-
.
323.
Wm. Pritchett
238
-
-
99
324.
Thomas Daniel
239
-
131
-
325.
Wm. Daniel
240
-
132
.
326.
Drury Robinson/Robertson
-
-
133
100
327.
James Kecter
241
173
-
-
328.
Burrell Cato
242
174
.
-
329.
George Marshall
243
-
134
-
330.
Robert Prior/Pryor
244
-
-
101
331.
Giles Kelley/Kelly
245
-
135
-
332.
George Gordon
-
175
136
-
333.
John Brown
-
-
137
-
334.
Revd. John Nevison
246
176
-
-
335.
Wm. Massey
247
-
-
102
336.
Matthew Bishop
-
-
138
103
337.
Charles Oldham/Odum
-
-
139
104
338.
Drury Moore
248
177
-
-
339.
Bowler Dobbins
249
178
-
-
340.
Benjamin Warren
250
179
-
.
341.
Edward Robinson/Robertson 251
180
-
-
342.
David Tillman
252
181
-
-
343.
Edward Saunders
-
182
-
105
344.
Samuel Steagall
253
-
140
-
345.
Jessee Edwards
254
-
141
-
346.
Douglass Wilkins
255
183
-
-
347.
Henry Wyche
256
184
-
-
348.
John Ogborn/Ogborne
-
-
142
106
349.
China Tatum
-
-
143
107
350.
Daniel Hoof/Huff
257
-
-
108
351.
Benjamin Lanier
258
-
144
-
352.
John Denton
-
185
-
109
353.
James Wright
259
186
-
-
354.
John Ray/Wray Junior
260
187
-
-
355.
Lemuel Lanier
-
-
145
110
356.
David Kelley
261
-
-
111
357.
William Wesson/Wisson
262
-
-
112
358.
John Peebles Junr
263
•
-
113
359.
Paul Tatum
264
188
-
-
360.
Thomas Nance
-
-
146
114
361.
James Bennett/Bennitt
265
-
147
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148
115
149
116
150
-
151
-
152
.
.
117
-
118
-
119
-
120
153
121
362. Edward Hughlin/Huling
363. Thomas Preston
364. George Crook 266
365. John Taylor 267
366. John Avery 268 189
367. John Spraberry 269
368. George Tillman 270
369. Richard Tillman 271
370. Garrell/Jarriott Moore 272
371. William Johnson 273
372. John TroublefieldAurbifield -
373. Wm. Avent 274 190
374. Michael Unchurch 275 191
375. Thomas Lawrence 276 192
376. William Maclin - 193 - 122
377. Daniel Williams 277 194
378. Thomas Harvey 278 - 154
379. Joel Duke - - 155 123
380. JohnOverby - - 156 124
381. John Butts - 195 - 125
382. Benjamin Hicks/Hix 279 - 157
383. Wm. Rawlings 280 196
384. William Robertson - 197 - 126
385. William Hillton 281 198
386. Henry Maclin - - 158 127
387. Matthew Parham - 199 - 128
388. James Crook 282 - 159
389. James Love 283 - 160
390. John Love 284 161
391. Philemon Gorget/Gorgitt - - 162 129
392. Robert Lanoir 285 - 163
393. William Hollerway 286 - 164
394. William Davis 287 - 165
395. David Vaughan - - 166 130
3%. Bartholomew Ingram - 200 167
397. Charles Powell 288 - 168
398. Richard Ledbetter 289 201
399. Thomas Collier - 202 - 131
400. Nathaniel Harrison - - 169 132
to be continued
The Southside Virginian, Vol XI No. 2 Page 67
Isle of 'Wight County
Wills
Wills of Thomas Wail - 1777 and Thomas Nelson - 1779
Transcribed by Christopher M. Hooper
Editor's Note: These wills have been transcribed from the original in the
manner in which it was originally written.
Will of Thomas Wail
In the Name of god Amen I Thomas Wail of the Isle of white [sic] County
and Parrish of Newport Being sick and weke but thanks be to god of sound
and perfect Memory I do make and Ordain this to be my Last will and
Testament in Manner and form following
Item I Lend to my Loving wife Mary Wail the plantation as I Now Live
on as Long as she Lives a widow I Lend a Negro winch Dol and five
head of Cattle and the hogs and one Yoke of Oxen one bed &
furniture and a parcel of Chairs one Desk one Bow[?] at and
Earthen ware 30# of pewter on pot and kittle and potrax one frying
pan one Table 50# of Cotten in the seed and the flax one Looking
glass and one horse & saddle During her Life and after her Dec1 to
come in my Estate
Item I give and Bequeath unto my Son John Wail the Plantation as I Now
Live on after his mother Dec4 to him and his heirs for Ever and If
he should die with out Lawfull heirs of his Body for the Plantation
to Return unto my son Thomas Wail and his heirs for ever.
Item I give and Bequeath unto my Daughter B\page torn] Parker Wail
one Negro gal Venux to She and her heirs for Ever
Item I give unto my son James Mecabe Wail five pound cash
Item I Leave my Negro winch Vilet after my mother Dec'd to sold and
the money and the Rest of my Estate after my Lawful Debts is paid
to be Equally Divided Between my son Josiah wail & Thomas Wail
also I Leave my Loving wife mary wail and my Brother Josiah wail
Executors of this my Last will and Testament as witness my hand
Page 68 The Southside Virginian, Vol. XI No. 2
and seal this Twelvth Day of may Anno Dom: one thousand, seven
hundred and seventy seven.
Sined sealed and Declared by the said his
Thomas wail to be his Last will and Thomas Jf Wail {seal}
Testament in presence of marke
Thomas Hall
Billingsle Jordan
Will of Thomas Nelson
In the Name of god Amen the 11th day of September in the Year of our
Lord One thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Nine, I Thomas Nelson
of Newport Parrish and County of Isle of wight do make this my Last
[sic] and Testament
Viz' My will and desire is that my Sloop and as much of my moveable
Estate shou'd be Sold as will pay all my lawfull Debts,
Item I give and bequeath the use of all the Rest of my Estate both Real
and Personal to my loving Wife during her widowhood and after her
decease or Marriage my will and desire is that my land and the
Remainder part of the Estate shou'd be Sold and Equally divided
be=tween my Son William Nelson and Son John Nelson.
I Also do make and Ordain my loving wife Sophira Nelson and my son
William Nelson my whole and sole Excutrix [sic] and Executor of this my
Last will and Testament Whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and
affixed my Seal this day and year above Written
his
Signed Sealed In "*) Tho*- —ffi Nelson {Seal}
Present of J Mark
Willm Casey
Valentine Jenkens
her
Unity X Brantly
Mark
This will was found in the Loose Papers of the Isle of Wight Circut Court
Unrecorded Wills, Ace. No. 32814, Archives and Records Division, Virginia State
Library and Archives, Richmond, Virginia, and is published here with the kind
permission of Dr. Louis H. Manarin, State Archivist.
The Southside Virginian, VoL XI No. 2 Page 69
Prince Qeorge County
Wills
Will of Robert Blight
Transcribed by Christopher M. Hooper
Editor's Note: This will has been transcribed from the original in the manner
in which it was originally written.
IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN, I Robert Blight ot Pr George County in
Virginia being very sick & Weak in body but in perfect Sense Understanding &
Memory, do make This my last will & Testament revoaking & Nullyfying &
makeing Void all former Wills by me made, first I recomend MMy soul into y
hands of my res[?] savior hopeing that through his morri[???l I Shall receive
redemption of my Sins, & Everlasting life after Death, & My body to be
[properly?] buryed according to the direction of My Ex°r hereafter mentiond
Imp. I give & bequeath to W™ Jones y* Son of Robert & Hestor Jones One
Castor hat [ed. note: a beaver hat]
Item I give & bequeath Unto James Jones y* Son of James Jones & rebecca
his Wife of Pr George County, One Serge coat, a Drugget Jacket [ed.
note: wool jacket] woved w* [illegible]
Item I give & bequeath Unto Rob1 Jones a Druggot coat Stript w* white &
blew Stripes
Item I give & bequeath Unto James y Son of James Jones of Pr George
County five yards of fine [illegible]
Item I give & bequeath Unto Rebecca y* Wife of James Jones Junior one
[??] rem[n]ant of Double Damask flowerd w* green & yellow flowers
& Nine Ells[?] Dowless [Doilies?]
Item I give & bequeath Unto Phi Clased[?J Eight Yards of Dark coulerd
Damask, One small Hankercheif & a Pr of Wash' Leather Gloves
Page 70 The Southside Virginian, Vol. XI No. 2
Item I give & bequeath Unto James Jones y Son of James Jones Senr all y
mony y* have in y* hands of Hugh Hall Esqr in Barbados & what mony
I have in New England y* sd Hall being Obliged to See it forth coming
Item I give & bequeath Unto David Jones y* Son of James Jones & Rebecca
his Wife One [illegible] Bible
Item I give & bequeath Unto Robert Jones Son of William Jones of Surry
County all that remains in my Chest After y* Legacys before mentiond
are paid
Lastly I Nominate constitute Ordain & Appoint My trusty & well beloved
friend James Jones Junior to be Executor of this my last Will &
Testament to See that ever thing be exactly performed According to y
true intent & meaning hereof of these Presents. In Testimony whereof
I have hereunto Set my hand & Seal this 16th Day January 1710/11.
Signed Sealed & Deliverd Rob1 Blight
in Presence of
Thomas Seymore
James Seymore
his
John ^X_ Brewer
mark
Att a Court held for Pr George County Tuesday y 13th day of February
1710/11. The Above Written Will was proved in Open Court by y*
Oathes of all y* Witnesses thereto & a pro1 thereof granted James Jones
Junr Ex1 named therein & at his prayer the Same was Ordered to bee
recorded & it is Accordingly truly recorded.
Teste Rob' Boiling Clr.
From Prince George County Deeds, Wills, Etc. 1710-1713, Book B, pp. 19-20.
Published here with the kind permission of the Archives and Records Division,
Virginia State Library and Archives, Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Louis H. Manarin,
State Archivist
The Southside Virginian, Vol. XI No. 2 Page 71
!HaJlfa^Coimty
Powers of Attorney
Selections from Halifax County Deed Books 37 - 42 (1829 - 1836)
Submitted by J. C. Kolbe
Continued from Vol XI No. 1, pp. 26-29.
Editor's Note: These powers of attorney recorded in the Halifax County Deed
Books were selected and abstracted by Mr. Kolbe to identify persons who
migrated from Halifax County; to give their place of residence and their continued
ties with the county of Halifax. They arc presented with the deed book number
first and then the page number in that book
DB 37, p. 349 Philip Howerton in right of his wife Elizabeth and as guardian of
William M. Cabanis, Wm H. Lanier in right of his wife Judith and John C. Cabanis
and Charles H. Cabanis (the said Elizabeth, Judith, John C, Charles H., and
William M. children of Matthew Cabanis deed, of Halifax County), Virginia, to
William Belts of county and state aforesaid, power of attorney to receive of John
Bailey, administrator of John Cabanis deed, late of Jones County in Georgia, all
our interest in the estate of John Cabanis deed.
dated: 19 October 1829 recorded: 19 October 1829
DB 37, p. 354 Thomas Hodges and Francis his wife of Halifax County, Virginia,
to William Miller of Maury County, Tennessee, power of attorney to receive what
is due us in Maury County as heirs of Frederick Miller deed, of Maury County.
dated: 22 September 1829 recorded: 26 October 1829
DB 37, p. 365 Halifax County, Virginia, William Hodge, Polly Butler, John Butler,
John Patterson, Hutson Sparrow, John Sparrow, Martin Butler, Jane Butler, to
Elisha Hodge of Halifax County, Virginia, power of attorney to receive of Richard
Murrell, administrator of the estate of Elisha Butler deed, late of Sullivan County,
Tennessee, our interest in his estate.
dated: 26 October 1829 recorded: 26 October 1829
DB 37, p. 405 Where as James Lowry of Halifax County, Virginia in 1828 carried
off a wagon, team of six horses, and a negro man named Sam 20 years old, all of
which belonged to Thomas Torian. Having been informed that James Lowry is
in Georgia, Thomas Torian gives to William B. Graves of Newton County,
Georgia, power of attorney to receive his property.
dated: 25 November 1829 recorded: 25 November 1829
DB 37, p. 454 Joanna Clowdis of Warren County, Kentucky, to Samuel Clowdis
of the same county and state, power of attorney to receive property and sell land
Page 72 The Southside Virginian, Vol. XI No. 2
in Halifax County, Virginia containing 125 acres, which I wish to be sold for the
heirs of my late husband Edmund Clowdis deed.
dated: 9 May 1828 recorded: 28 December 1829
DB 37, p. 456 John Clowdis, William Parker and wife Mary formerly Mary
Clowdis of Robertson County, Tennessee, to Samuel Clowdis of Warren County,
Kentucky, power of attorney to recover from the estate of Edmund Clowdis deed,
of Halifax County, Virginia all legacies.
dated: 6 March 1828 recorded: 28 December 1829
DB 37, p. 458 Washington County, Kentucky, Peyton Hayse and Tabitha his wife,
late Tabitha Crowders, one of the heirs of Edmund Crowders deed, of Halifax
County, Virginia, to Samuel Crowders power of attorney to collect what is due us
in Virginia.
dated: 23 June 1828 recorded: 28 December 1829
DB 37, p. 606 Madison County, Alabama, whereas Dudley Glass Sr. deed., late
of Halifax County, Virginia, by his will did bequeath unto me Francis Irby of
Madison County, Alabama, a legacy. To John W. Irby of Madison County,
Alabama, power of attorney to receive from the estate of Dudley Glass deed., the
legacy.
dated: 13 February 1830 recorded: 30 March 1830
DB 37, p. 655 Joseph Jones and Sally his wife of Halifax County, Virginia, to
Thomas Easley, power of attorney to handle land in Halifax County, Virginia and
Person County, North Carolina, and to handle lands conveyed and devised to us
by Roger Atkinson Sen. of Chesterfield County, Virginia.
dated: 7 Jury 1829 recorded: 28 June 1830
DB 37, p. 683 Matthew J. Rowlett of Halifax County, Virginia, to James Petty of
the county and state aforesaid, power of attorney to collect money due from
Thomas Toombs of Hardiman County, Tennessee for money paid by me as the
security for Toombs under a decree of the county court of Halifax rendered in the
case of David Estes and Frances his wife vs. Thomas Toombs and others.
dated: 3 July 1830 recorded: 3 Jury 1830
DB 38, p. 203-204 Thomas Rickman of Alien County, Kentucky, to Henry
Williams of the county and state aforesaid, power of attorney to receive from
Thomas F. Harris administrator of the estate of John Rickman deed, all monies
due Thomas Rickman.
dated: 6 October 1831 recorded: 4 November 1831
DB 38, p. 277 Robert Dillard of Trigg County, Kentucky, to my brother Beven
Dillard of the county and state aforesaid, power of attorney to sell a negro named
Daniel in Halifax County which I hold by a dower right of Mary Blackwell, to
demand of Alexander Cunningham all that is due me and to demand of William
Stanfald all my part of my father, Richard Dillard's deed, estate being that part of
my father's estate which my mother Sarah Dillard deed, held a dower in both land
and negroes.
dated: 27 November 1830 recorded: 28 February 1831
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DB 38, p. 456 John C. Cabanis, Charles H. Cabanis, William M. Cabanis, Philip
Howerton in right of his wife Elizabeth C. formerly Elizabeth C Cabanis, and
William H. Lanier in right of his wife Judith C. formerly Judith C. Cabanis of
Halifax County, Virginia, heirs and legatees of Matthew Cabanis deed, who was
brother and legal heir at law of John Cabanis deed, of Jones County, Georgia, to
Jeremiah H. Morgan of Maury County, Tennessee, power of attorney for us (but
for Morgan's own use and benefit) to receive monies from the administrator of the
estate of John Cabanis deed.
dated: recorded:
DB 39, p. 203 Thomas Rickman of Allen County, Kentucky appoints Henry
Williams of Allen County, Kentucky to receive from Thomas F. Harris
administrator of the estate of John Richman, deed, what is due Thomas Rickman.
6 Oct 1831.
Witness T. Sutton, A Campbell. Thomas Rickman signed his mark
Allen County, Kentucky 6 October 1831; Recorded: 4 November 1831.
DB 39, p. 249 James P. Vass of Halifax County, Virginia appoints William M.
Cabaness to recover from Isaac Medley, administrator of my father, Philip Vass,
deed, all monies, land, negroes and other property. 19 November 1831.
Witness Henry Edmunds; signed James P. Vass
Recorded: 2 December 1831
DB 40, p. 204 Satenus Armistead of Gadsen County, Florida Territory, to George
W. Harrison of Petersburg, Virginia, power of attorney to affix my name as one
of the securities to a bond given or to be given by Marcus A Armistead of
Petersburg as administrator of the estate of John C. Armistead deed, of Halifax
County, Virginia.
dated: 30 July 1832 recorded: 1 September 1832
DB 40, p. 294 Charles A Bacon of Halifax County, Virginia to John Boothe Sen.
of Charlotte County, Virginia, power of attorney to receive part of the estate due
him as legatee of my deed, mother, Margaret Bacon, widow of Lyddall Bacon
deed, late of Buckingham County, Virginia, and as legatee of my grandfather,
Langston Bacon, deed, of Charlotte County, Virginia.
dated: 8 November 1832 recorded: 9 November 1832
DB 40, p. 575 Samuel Easley of Halifax County, Virginia, to Richardson Carr of
Wilson County, Tennessee, to recover a slave Judy and her increase since 28 April
1828, which slave was conveyed to me by William Fitzgerald for the benefit of my
daughter Polly and her son.
dated: 4 March 1833 recorded: 4 March 1833
DB 41, p. 147 Joseph Franklin of Halifax County, Virginia, to William Fitzgerald
of the county and state aforesaid, power of attorney to receive from the executors
of Mark Farmer of Chesterfield County, Virginia, that which is due me.
dated: 26 August 1835 recorded: 26 August 1835
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DB 41, p. 193 John W. Brandon of Trigg County, Kentucky, to my friend Thomas
Brandon, power of attorney to recover any interest in the estate of Agnes Brandon
now residing in Halifax County and authorized to be sold in the estate of Agnes
Brandon as one of the legatees of or heirs of Thomas Brandon deed., said Agnes
being the widow of Thomas, it being my interest in said dower estate.
dated: 8 April 1833 recorded: 6 September 1833
DB 41, p. 257 Jesse Adkinson administrator of the estate of Thomas Adkinson
deed., to Wright Owen, power of attorney to recover of John Adkinson of
Tennessee, a negro woman Franky taken by John Adkinson of the heirs of
Thomas Adkinson deed.
dated: 26 October 1833 recorded: 26 October 1833
DB 41, p. 257 Jesse Adkinson administrator of Thomas Adkinson deed., to Wright
Oliver, power of attorney to recover from John Adkinson of Tennessee, a negro
woman named Franky, property of Thomas Adkinson deed.
dated: 26 October 1833 recorded: 29 October 1833
DB 41, p. 366 Thomas Stamp of Halifax County, Virginia, guardian of William,
Mary, Caroline, Thomas Boyd, infant heirs of Thomas Boyd deed, late of county
and state aforesaid, to Samuel Watkins of the town of Milton in North Carolina,
power of attorney in the names of the wards to recover from the executor of
James Boyd deed, and Mary Boyd deed., late of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, all
properties due the wards which they may be due in right of their father, Thomas
Boyd deed, from the estate of James and Mary Boyd.
dated: 25 January 1834 recorded: 25 January 1834
DB 41, p. 549 D. Christopher Davis of Caswell County, North Carolina who is
indebted to William McGehee Jr., Joseph McDowell, George W. Johnson for
Herndon and Johnson and Jesse Owen. Davis sells to the above his distributive
share of the estate of the late Armistead Watlington deed, of Halifax County,
Virginia, in possession of his daughter Francis Boyd of 18 negro slaves, which right
was coming to Davis in right of his wife Elizabeth upon the death of her mother,
Francis Boyd. Wm. McGehee given power of attorney.
dated: 2 July 1834 recorded: 28 July 1836?
DB 42, p. 55 George Seamore and Linia Seamore of Halifax County, Virginia
appoints William C. Anderson and Joel Anderson to receive the settlement from
the estate of Joseph Petty, deed, in the county of Halifax. 11 October 1826.
Power of attorney revoked and appointed William Wauhop, 10 November 1834.
George Seamore and Linia Seamore signed with their marks
Recorded: 10 November 1834
DB 42, p. 80 Christian County, Kentucky, Masun Ferrell to Braxton Wall of Trigg
County, Kentucky, power of attorney to recover money due me from my father's
estate and also my mother's dower in said estate.
dated: 9 September 1834 recorded: 28 November 1834
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DB 42, p. 122 Martin Wilson of Halifax County, Virginia appoints Jonathan Cook
of the County of Grayson, Virginia to sell and dispose of lands in the County of
Grayson. 3 January 1835.
Witness: Wm Hall, John A. M. Craw, Martin Wilson signed his mark
Recorded: 3 January 1835
DB 42, p. 179 Isaac Medley, executor of Wm M. Craw, deed, of Halifax County,
Virginia appoints H. W. Lucken of Chilicothe, Ohio. 28 January 1835.
signed Isaac Medley Executor of Wm M. Craw, deed.
Witness: James Medley, Thompson Collis (?) Recorded: 14 February 1835
DB 42, p. 262 Thomas Neal of Pickens County, Alabama appoints Isham H.
Britton and David Y. Neal of Halifax County, Virginia to sell interest in [?]. 19
February 1835.
Elizabeth T. Neal's dower signed Thomas Neal
Recorded: 15 April 1835
DB 42, p. 299 Jacob Faulkner and James Faulkner of Halifax County, Virginia,
to Miller Woodson of Cumberland County, power of attorney as security to the
Court of Cumberland for moneys they may direct to be put in the hands of Ro.
Faulkner arising from the sale of land belonging to the heirs of Rebecca Redd
deed, in Cumberland County.
dated: 17 March 1835 recorded: 25 May 1835
DB 42, p. 314 Luther Morris of Green County, Kentucky and Susannah Morris,
formerly Susannah Jones daughter of Davis Jones and Mary Jones his wife of the
state and county aforesaid, appoint William Jones of same county and state to sell,
etc, all land in the state of Virginia. 4 April 1835.
Luther Morris and Susannah Morris, signed with their marks
Recorded: 5 June 1835
DB 42, P. 324 Cajah Wyatt of Halifax County, Virginia, whereas my late father,
William Wyatt, in his last will left to his widow certain land and she being desirous
of settling the said land, appoint William N. Wyatt of the County of Prince
William, Virginia, my power of attorney. Redmond Foster, executor of the estate
of William Wyatt 22 June 1835.
Signed Cajah Wyatt
Recorded: 22 June 1835
DB 42, p. 330 Jonathan M. Cargo of Halifax County, Virginia, appoint William
Sydnor of the said county, power of attorney to settle interest in land belonging
to Tho. Ragland, deed, of Alabama. 24 June 1835.
Signed Jonathan M. Cargo
Recorded: 24 June 1835
DB 42, p. 386 Smith Aiken and William W. Aiken of Davidson County,
Tennessee, to William Wilson of Halifax County, Virginia, power of attorney for
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101 acres deeded from William Wilson to be ours at the death of our deceased
mother, Lucy Wilson, formerly Lucy Aiken.
dated: 11 October 1834 recorded: 30 Jury 1835
DB 42, p. 421 Moses Estes of Smith County, Tennessee, formerly of Halifax
County, Virginia, to Thomas J. Green power of attorney to recover the real estate
devised to me by my father, Moses Estes, by his will admitted on 25 October 1813.
dated: 29 August 1835 recorded: 29 August 1835
DB 42, p. 480 George Carrington; Henry Carrington; John B. Carrington; William
M. Carrington; Edward Carrington; Tucker Carrington; Paul O. Venable in the
right of his wife, Emily, formerly Emily Carrington; George C. Scott; Tazewell S.
Morton in right of his wife, Mary, formerly Mary Scott; appoint William Sydner
lawful attorney, to wit Suit in the US Court in District of Kentucky by George
Carrington, Henry Carrington, John B. Carrington, Tucker Carrington, William
Carrington, Emily Carrington and Paul Carrington and Clement R Carrington
against Samuel Boone and William and Isaac Caldwell concerning land in Barren
County, Kentucky. Paul Carrington and Clement Carrington have since died
intestate leaving the above named legal heirs and representatives. 26 October
1835.
Signed by each of the above named
Recorded: 26 October 1835
DB 42, p. 534 William Carr deed, of Halifax County, Virginia, by will dated
August, 1833, bequeaths to Elizabeth Barker, wife of Dr. Barker of Pittsylvania
County, Virginia, a negro girl Rachael. John Adkinson and John McGregor are
executors of the will. Dr. Barker to Daniel Johns of Pittsylvania County, Virginia,
power of attorney to receive a negro girl. Elizabeth Barker is the grandchild of
William Carr deed.
dated: 12 November 1835 recorded: 23 November 1835
DB 42, p. 579 Peter R Proby of Bedford County, Tennessee, appoint Henry B.
Coffee to sell land in Halifax County, Virginia. 7 October 1835.
Signed Peter R Proby
Recorded: 28 December 1835
DB 42, p. 645 William Wooden of Halifax County, Virginia, appoints Waller
Coles, attorney to convey title to land in the Arkansas Military District granted for
Wooden's Service in the war with Great Britian. Certificate granted W. Wooden
on 23 December 1834. 7 February 1836.
Witness: James Medley William Wooden, signed his mark
Recorded: 7 February 1836
to be continued
Published here with the kind permission of the Archives and Records Division,
Virginia State Library and Archives, Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Louis H. Manarin,
State Archivist.
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City of LyncRBurg/CampSeCC County
Cemetery
Methodist or City Cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia
Transcribed by Kathtyn Sawyer Hooper
Continued from Vol XI, No. 1, pp. 32-36.
Research performed by William Walker Hurt, Lynchburg, VA 1937
Date: 1806
Owners: Methodist Episcopal Church, City of Lynchburg, Virginia
Location: In the city of Lynchburg, Virginia on the west side of Fourth Street
between Monroe and Wise Streets, and extending to Garland Street on the
north.
Description: The City or Methodist Cemetery is a rectangular plat containing
twenty-six acres. It is surrounded by a brick wall six feet high. Oak, locust,
poplar and cedar trees abound and many shrubs and flowers line the drive and
walks. The brick wall and walkways have been repaired recently, dead trees
removed, retaining walls built; rubbish and undergrowth removed and the
cemetery put in very good condition.
Historical Significance: This was the first large cemetery in Lynchburg. The
original acreage was donated by Charles Lynch, founder of the city. Many of the
most prominent citizens of early Lynchburg are buried there.
The following inscriptions appear on the older tombstones:
August Hennegan May, Third son of Edmond and Marianne May,
formerly of England, Europe, and lately of Pike Co. Pa., who died in the 21st
year of his age after a long and suffering illness, on the 5th. July, 1856, and was
interred here;
Also of Matilda Susan, Sister of the above named,
who died 15th. of Dec'r. 1851 in the 19th. year of her age of consumption after
a painful illness of 2 years.
To the Memory of Mrs. Martha L Lafferty, Wife of Thomas Lafferty.
Born in Buckingham Co., Va., April 12, 1822. Departed this life Dec. 6th. 1849.
Aged 27 years, 7 months, 26 days.
"May her soul rest in peace."
In Memory of Adela, Wife of William Perry.
Died March 26, 1853 in her 29th. year.
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Emanuel Willis
Born August 20th. 1808
Died May 4th. 1853
Aged 44 years.
To the Memory of Arthur Pride, Consort of Armistead Pride.
Departed this life on the 6th. day of January, 1850
in the 60th. year of her age.
In Memory of Peter Leftwieh, son of Pleasant and Rachel Leftwich
Born July 27th. 1841.
Died Sept 16th. 1852.
"Jesus can make a dying bed feel soft as downy pillows are
While on His breast I lay my head." (Last line illegible)
A large upright marble marker has the following inscription:
Owen Owen moved to Lynchburg in 1792.
Died June 3, 1819.
Jane Hughes Owen, his wife died 1835.
Mary Owen his daughter died 1825.
Septimus Owen, his son, died 184_.
Erected 1892 by Owen Owen's great grandson, Robert L. Owen.
(Note: Robert L. Owen was for a number of years U.S. Senator from Oklahoma)
In memory of little Edwin Lewis who died Sept 8, 1856, in the 2nd. year of his
age.
In Memory of Virginia Gray, Daughter of Roy and Jane Gray.
Born Sept 30, 1826.
Died Sept II, 1844.
In Memory of Francis and Elinor Gray and their children,
Albert and Lucy and Robert and Elizabeth,
grandchildren of RobL H. & Jane T. Gray.
(Note: This is a very old sandstone marker — probably erected prior to 1840)
Sacred to the Memory of Fletcher McKendrie Burd,
who departed this life on the 15th. January 1826.
Erected to the Memory of Thomas Corrigan
who departed this life Jury 23, 1856. Aged about 38 years.
Erected in Memory of Edward Corrigan
who departed this life August 22, 1855, aged about 60 years.
Also bis wife, who departed this life July 18, 1856.
"May they rest in peace."
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Mary Ann, Wife of Aaron Moseley.
Born Dec. 15, 1839.
Died at Central Depot, Va., Jan. 7, 1838.
In memory of Nancy Rebecca Daughter of Richard and Mary A R. Ligon,
Born March 10, 1839.
Died Jury 27, 1853.
Sacred to the Memory of John William, Son of Benjamin D. and Rosa H. Ligon.
Died Jury 8, 1833.
Aged 9 months and 3 weeks.
A monument erected to the memory of 50 Confederate soldiers is placed in the
center of a square plat of ground in which these soldiers are buried. They had
been wounded on the battlefields of Virginia, transferred to the Ladies Hospital
in Lynchburg, and as they died their bodies were placed in the square plat of
ground over which the monument was erected by the Daughters of the
Confederacy.
The monument is in the form of a square truncated pyramid and bears the
following inscription: "Erected to the memory of the 50 Confederate soldiers
who sleep in this plat." On the four facets of the monument are inscribed the
following names:
Co. Reg. State Row No.
F. Knox
D
26
Ga.
1
L. M. Etheridge
I
45
Ga.
2
W. A Irwin
G
17
S.C.
3
E. McMinn
M
I
Tex.
4
S. B. Simpson
E
48
Ala.
5
J. H. Smith
B
51
Ga.
6
J. F. Shaw
B
13
S.C.
7
M. V. Shelton
F
28
Va.
8
M. A Dillon
A
2
Fla.
9
E. S. Owens
B
26
Ga.
10
J. J. Huggins
G
18
N.C.
2
1
J. H. Willingham
D
47
Ala.
2
2
G. W. Pegram
B
13
N.C.
2
3
J. D. Sturduvant
F
47
Ala.
3
1
J. J. Leatherwood
L
16
N.C.
3
2
J. G. Powell
F
50
Ga.
3
3
G. O. Finley
D
26
Ga.
3
4
B. F. Swinson
E
20
N.C.
3
5
W. Appier
G
27
Va.
3
6
J. C. Goode
A
14
Ala.
3
7
R. N. Keen
G
61
Ga.
3
8
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W. H. Clark
C
18
N.C.
3
9
J. J. Hood
C
23
s.c.
3
10
John Martin Muse
-
-
-
2
4
P. Overstreet
-
-
Va.
2
5
A. D. Thomerson
G
-
S.C.
4
1
S. A. Robins
G
II
S.C.
4
2
R. B. Ayres
F
7
Tenn.
4
3
J. Hollingsworth
H
50
Ga.
4
4
G. W. Brydson
K
I
N.C.
4
5
W. D. Alexander
K
7
N.C.
4
6
D. R. Williams
H
5
Tex.
4
7
R. Church
K
42
N.C.
4
8
J. Berry
G
8
Fla.
4
9
A P. Robertson
A
12
N.C.
4
10
R. A Browning
B
23
S.C.
2
6
D. Softly
C
42
N.C.
2
7
J. Teague
K
7
N.C
2
8
G. H. Audley
I
9
La.
5
1
J. T. Callahan
I
35
Ga.
5
2
J. J. Holly
H
5
Ala.
5
3
P. G. Long
H
37
N.C.
5
4
G. McNeil
F
51
Ga.
5
5
B. Harris
C
15
N.C.
5
6
D. O. Byne
F.P.L.
Ga.
5
7
J. L. Martin
K
34
N.C.
5
8
LL B. White
I
60
Va.
5
9
J. Staggs
I
16
N.C
5
10
C. Bean
H
40
Va.
2
9
B. B. Bacon
H
61
Ga.
2
10
In the winter of 1864-65 an epidemic of small pox raged in the hospitals for
wounded soldiers in Lynchburg. So rapid were the deaths that it was difficult to
bury the victims. An excavation, 60 feet by 60 feet was made in the Methodist
or City Cemetery and the bodies of 398 Confederate Soldiers were placed
therein. A granite gateway at the entrance and a marble shaft in the center of
the plat commemorate these dead soldiers.
On the shaft is inscribed:
In Memory of the Common Soldiers Who Died Of Small Pox In The
Hospitals Of Lynchburg During The War Between The States.
Adjoining the above mentioned plat there is a large section which was set apart
for the burial of Confederate soldiers who died in the Hospitals in Lynchburg
during the War Between the States or who were killed in battles fought in
Virginia and whose bodies were brought here for interment Three thousand
one hundred and fifty (3150) graves have markers, giving the initials of the
deceased, his state, regiment and company.
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In the midst of these markers there is one broken marble headstone. Pieced
together, the inscription reads:
N. A. Sullins, Co. H. 61st. Ala. Regt.
Born Mar. 27, 1823,
Died in Ladies Hospital at Lynchburg,
April 1st, 1865.
(In regard to this monument, Mrs. James Scott, President of the Confederate
Memorial Association, states that her brother, while on a voyage to Montreal,
Canada, a number of years ago, struck up a ship acquaintance with a lady from
Alabama who, upon learning that he was from Lynchburg Va., informed him
that she had a brother who died during the War Between the States in
Lynchburg, but that she had never been able to secure any other information in
regard to him. Upon his return to Lynchburg Mrs. Scott's brother requested the
Association to sec if there was any record of Colonel Sullin's death. His grave
was identified, and this marble monument was erected with funds furnished by
the sister)
concluded
Sources of Information:
Informant: Mrs. James A. Scott, 240 Norfolk Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.
Court Records, Campbell County, Virginia.
Tombstone Inscriptions.
Visit by worker
This transcription was found in the Works Progress Administration of Virginia
Historical Inventory, Campbell County, Film 509, Reel 6, Archives and Records
Division, Virginia State Library and Archives, Richmond, Virginia, and is
published here with the kind permission of Dr. Louis H Manarin, State
Archivist.
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(Princess Rnm County
Wills
Will of Abigail Murray— 1799
Transcribed by Christopher M. Hooper
Editor's Note: This will has been transcribed from the original in the manner
in which it was originally written.
In the name of God Amen I Abigail Murray of the County of
Princess Ann in the Commonwealth of Virginia being of
perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this my last
will and Testament in manner and form as hereafter followeth
Vis — Impremis I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Mary
Allmans the free use and enjoyment of my plantation at the
Cross Roads in Norfolk County usually called Prickets
containing ninety Acres more or less during her widowhood.
Item, I give and bequeath unto my son John Murray one Bed and
furniture, two Walnut Dining Tables to Match, One Horse
named Duke and one Desk to him and his Heirs for Ever
Item, I give and bequeath unto my som=n Richard Murray one
Desk, one looking Glass, one Bed and Furniture to him and
his Heirs for Ever —
Item, I give and bequeath unto my Son David Scott Mur=ray my
Plantation at the Cross Roads in Norfolk County usually
called Prickets containing ninety Acres more or less to him my
said Son David Scott Murray and the Heirs of his Body
lawfully begot =ten for ever, but my said son David is not to
inter =rupt his sister Mary Allmand in the free use and
enjoyment of this plantation which has been already given her
the use of during her Widowhood, I also give my said son
David one Bed and Furniture to him and his Heirs for Ever
— In Case of this my son David dying without Issue lawfully
begotten of his Body it is my Will that the said Plantation
already given him be equally divided among my surviving
Childrens — It is my will and desire that all the remaining
part of my estate not already given away be sold and the net
proceeds laid out in Buil=ding Houses on the lands of my
Sons Richard and David equally — And I do hereby nominate
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and appoint my son John Murray Executer and my Daughter
Mary Allmand Executrix of this my last will and Testament —
In Witness whereof I have hereun=to set my hand and Seal
theis twenty third day of January one thousand seven
Hundred and ninr=ety nine —
her
Abigail X Murray
mark
Signed, Sealed & Acknowledged
as the Last will of the Testator in
presence of us
Isaac Murray
his
Nath. X Peea
mark
And* Kidd
At a Court Held for Princess Anne County the 1st day of July 1799 —
This last Will and Testament of Abigail Murray dec'd was proved
according to Law by the Oath of Isaac Murray and Andrew Kidd two
of the Witnesses to the same and Ordered to be Recorded, and on
the Motion of John Murray the Executor therein named who made
Oath and gave Bond with Security according to Law. Certificate is
granted him for Obtaining Probate thereof in due form-
P. H. Moseley, Cltr
Transcribed from a photocopy of the original in the Princess Anne
County Court Records (Virginia Beach) Wills - beginning 1799 -
(original).
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franffen Coimty
Written History
Pioneers of Franklin County
Transcribed by Kathryn Sawyer Hooper
Research performed by Ann B. Joplin, Rocky Mount, Virginia, 1937
Historical Significance:
The names of the following families appear in the earliest writings of
Franklin County, Virginia.
Bernard
Boone
Boothe
Early
Fishbum
Greer
Ramsey
Reynolds
Saunders
Brown
Hancock
Simmons
Burwell
Hale
Talliferro
Calloway
Carper
Divers
Hill
Helms
Patterson
Turnbull
Wade
Woods
Dudley
Duncan
Price
Prillman
The earliest records show that the Calloways built the first iron furnace
which was operated in this county, they having moved in from Bedford
County, Virginia.
In 1767, one Peter Saunders from Cumberland County, Virginia, eloped to
what is now Franklin County. His wife was Mary Sparrell, adopted daughter
and niece of Governor Giles of Virginia. Tradition says the families of Mary
and Peter Saunders were so disgusted with them for leaving the culture and
comforts of Eastern Virginia, that John Hyde Saunders, father of Peter,
threatened to cut his son out of his inheritance, however, in his will probated
in Cumberland County dated March 29, 1768, Will Book 1, page 340, he
gave to his son Peter, 1950 acres in Pittsylvania County, a negro named
Humphery, one feather bed and furniture, one pair of hand millstones, two
iron pots, and one frying pan is lent to him during his life and to the heirs
of his body forever.
Peter, had a King's grant of land and a considerable acreage was bought
from the Calloways in 1767, just a year before he inherited the 1950 acres
from his father, all of which made him one of the largest land owners in this
part of the State. It is recorded in the family papers that his first home was
a cabin, and when he took his slaves to work at clearing the land, he had to
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lock his wife and her maid in the cabin to keep the wolves from devouring
them. This story is authentic, as Mr. John B. Saunders and Miss Anne E.
Saunders, the great-grand children of Peter Saunders, remember hearing this
from two of the slaves which he owned.
The first Saunders home was built six miles west of Ferrum, Virginia, on the
north side of Route #40. Peter Saunders was one of the first Justices of the
first court held in Henry County, Virginia, April 20, 1778, he also served in
the Virginia Legislature in 1781, with Patrick Henry, who was also a
Representative from Henry County. When Franklin County was formed out
of Bedford and Henry counties in 1784, he was one of the first Justices of
the court in Franklin County, he was Lieutenant Colonel of Henry County
Militia in 1782.
The Saunders, Calloway, Hale, and Early families intermarried and built
homes in different parts of the county. Of Peter Saunders children, one
daughter Dorcia, married John Hale, and built a home on Gillis Creek, exact
location unknown. Elisabeth married Samuel Hairston, and she was the
grand-mother of General Jubal A. Early. Fleming married Alice Watts and
built a home at "Bleak Hill" on what is now Route #120, five miles west of
Ferrum, but this home was burned in 1825, and the present home "Bleak
Hill" was rebuilt by his son Peter, in 1856.
Fleming was educated at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and married in May
1814 to Alice Watts, daughter of William Watts of Campbell County,
Virginia. He was appointed Judge of the Tenth Circuit of the Fifth District,
April 20, 1831. He received this appointment as a complete surprise. The
first he knew of it, was when addressed by a neighbor as Judge. None of his
decisions were ever reversed by the Supreme Court. He resigned in full
possession of his mental faculties, and on being reproached for this action,
said he wanted to resign while he had sense enough to do so.
Polly married Wyley Woods, and built a home two hundred yards west of
Route #220, 10 miles south of Rocky Mount, Virginia. His sons, Peter and
Samuel (Saunders), operated the iron furnace located one half mile south of
Rocky Mount, three hundred yards west of Route #220. This furnace may
be seen from the highway. There was a forge located about a mile lower
down on Pigg River. The pig iron was molded into various articles, plows,
stoves, nails and pots which were shipped by mule teams through the
Carolinas, and lumber brought back on the return trips to build Peter and
Samuel Saunders' homes. This iron forge has been completely destroyed.
Samuel married Mary Ingles, grand -daughter of the famous Mary Ingles who
was stolen by the Indians in 1755, they were the parents of thirteen children,
among whom were Mary, who was married to James Calloway, of Calloway,
Virginia, in 1855. Margaret married John Stafford Hale, Rocky Mount,
Virginia in 1850. Sallie Ann married Peter Guerrant in 1863. John Ingles
married Ann Booth in 1850, and Crockett married Docia Calloway in 1864-
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When a boy, Samuel had an injury to his ankle and had to have his foot
amputated, and when he was eighteen he had to have his leg amputated
higher up, then the second year after he was married, he had to have it
amputated above the knee. He drove from his home eighteen miles to
Rocky Mount, on his own land, and called on his friend, Dr. Will Hopkins,
a practicing physician at Rocky Mount Dr. Hopkins told him it would take
four hours to chisel through the bone, and as anesthetics were unknown at
that time, he had the injured member removed and lived a number of years
afterward.
The Calloways had large farming interests, which were carried on by a
number of slaves.
J. S. Hale operated what was at that time a large tobacco factory, and
employed one hundred and fifty slaves. This factory was located where the
present Hotel Rocky Mount now stands, and was built on land which was
inherited by his wife from her father, Samuel Saunders.
Samuel and Peter Saunders worked about two hundred slaves at the furnace
and forge. The slaves lived in cabins located on a hill above the furnace.
This hill is almost perpendicular on the north side, which was the side
nearest the furnace, and the slaves nicknamed it "Skuffing Hill," which name
it still bears.
The social life was confined to trips; very occasionally to Lynchburg and
Richmond, Virginia, and other cities of the east, such as Baltimore and New
York, but mostly in visiting each other. The descendants of these families
recall the stories told them of whole families visiting each other, taking
maids, nurses and men servants; and as the men were great fox hunters,
whole packs of dogs.
Even in shopping their tastes were so similar that they bought furniture and
house furnishings exactly alike. In one instance three identical suits of
furniture were bought in the Carper, Hale and Saunders families. This was
solid mahogany bedroom furniture with large tester beds, marble topped
bureaus and wash stands. They also imported mahogany lumber and had an
expert cabinet maker from Lynchburg come and direct the slaves in making
furniture for their various homes. Native woods such as Cherry and Walnut
were used also.
This transcription was found in the Works Progress Administration of
Virginia Historical Inventory, Franklin County, 1937, Film 509, Reel lX
Archives and Records Division, Virginia State Library and Archives,
Richmond, Virginia, and is published here with the kind permission of Dr.
Louis H. Manarin, State Archivist
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Chartotte County
Powers of Attorney
Additional Selections from Charlotte County Deed Books 21-23
(1834 - 1841)
Submitted by J. C. Kolbe
Continued from Vol IX, No. 4, pp. 179-181.
Editor's Note: These Deeds were selected by Mr. Kolbe to show the
migration patterns of Charlotte County residents.
Deed Book 21, 1834 - 1836 {continued)
p. 15 Lucy Fore of the city and county of Baltimore, state of Maryland, a
single woman and daughter of John Fore late of Charlotte County, Virginia,
who died intestate, to Benjamin Marshall Esq. of Charlotte County, power
of attorney to sell land from her father's estate.
dated: 28 June 1832 recorded: 7 April 1834
p. 31 John Duffield and Amanda A. Duffield his wife of Cumberland
County, Virginia, to Frederick A. Ross of Hawkins County, Tennessee, power
of attorney to settle the affairs of our deceased father, David Ross.
dated: 1 July 1834 recorded: 5 July 1834
p. 31 Jacob Meyers and Eliza F. Meyers his wife of Sullivan County,
Tennessee, to Frederick A. Ross of Hawkins County, Tennessee, power of
attorney to handle business of our deceased father, David Ross of Virginia.
dated: 29 April 1834 recorded: 5 Jury 1834
p. 33 Eliza Spencer and Sion S. Read (in right of his wife Hardinia, formerly
Hardinia Spencer) of Rutherford County, Tennessee, to Thomas C. Spencer
of Charlotte County, Virginia, power of attorney to receive from William B.
Watkins executor of Thomas H. Spencer deed, or legal representatives of
Mildred Northe, all things due us.
dated: 25 October 1833 recorded: 7 July 1834
p. 40 George J. Jordan of Lauderdale County, Alabama, being now in
Charlotte County, Virginia, to Douglass Hancock of Campbell County, power
of attorney to receive of Robert Morton executor of Dickison Jennings deed.
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which may be due me as husband of Susan Stern, grand daughter of
Dickerson Jennings and to apply to Robert Morton, acting as commissioner
under a decree of Charlotte County Court in a suit in the name of Anderson
& others vs. Stern & others, and to receive my portion in the estate of
Elizabeth Stern deed., mother of Susan Stern.
dated: 5 August 1834 recorded: 5 August 1834
p. 41 Herbert Perkinson of Charlotte County about to remove from the
state of Virginia, to Col. James P. Marshall of Charlotte County, power of
attorney to sell two tracts of land in said county.
dated: 28 October 1831 recorded: 16 August 1834
p. 62 George Williamson, Miles McCorkle, William Williamson executor of
Wood Jones deed, and Martha Jones widow of said Jones deed., the estate
pending in Wilson County, Tennessee. In regard to Virginia lands, appoint
William B. Jones Sen. of Wood Jones deed, and Winslow Robertson of
Charlotte County, power of attorney to sell land in Charlotte County.
dated: 24 September 1834 recorded: 6 November 1834
p. 78 Robert T. Woods and Ann Eliza his wife of Franklin County, to Caleb
Tate of same county, power of attorney to receive any interest in real estate
of John Timberlake deed, formerly of Charlotte County, Virginia, in right of
Ann Eliza and by a deed executed by her grandfather to Francis Scott and
S. B. Morton.
dated: 24 October 1832 recorded: 2 February 1835
Deed Book 22, 1836 - 1838
p. 6 Mary Almond widow of Edward Almond deed, late of Charlotte
County, Virginia, now of Barren County, Kentucky, having received from my
late husband a life estate in a tract of land in Charlotte County, give to
Edward O'Kelly Almond, executor of Edward Almond deed., power of
attorney to sell said land.
dated: 31 May 1836 recorded: 5 December 1836
p. 152 John Roach of Green County, Kentucky, to Richard W. Gaines,
power of attorney to receive from the estate of my grand father John Roach
deed, and the estate of my father Elisha Roach deed, of Charlotte County
that which is due me.
dated: 7 November 1837 recorded: 12 March 1838
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p. 161 Dooly County, Georgia, David Scarborough administrator of the
estate of Blasingame Paulette, late of said county, to Caleb W. Harvey of
Dooly County, power of attorney to receive of Harvey Paulette of Charlotte
County, Virginia, administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Paulette formerly
of the said county and state, what is due me as administrator of Blasingame
Paulette, one of the heirs of Elizabeth Paulette.
dated: 4 April 1838 recorded: 7 May 1838
p. 168 Henry Brown of Franklin County, Missouri, to Washington M. Pettas
of Mecklenburg County, power of attorney to handle affairs with George
Roberts administrator of James Adams Jr. who died in Charlotte County,
Virginia, and to receive what is due me as representative of John Adams,
Joseph Adams, Polly Brown, Patsy Twitty, Peggy Adams or Edy or as
administrator of David Adams deed, of Franklin County, Missouri.
dated: 3 February 1838 recorded: 5 June 1838
Deed Book 23, 1839 - 1841
p. 48 Elizabeth Julia Silleman of White County, Illinois, to Nathan G.
McGehee of Prince Edward County, power of attorney to receive from John
D. Richardson executor of the estate of Samuel F. Spencer deed, late of
Charlotte County the legacy due me.
dated: 1 July 1839 recorded: 5 July 1839
P. 75 William H. Lock and Melissa T. Lock of Lincoln County, Tennessee,
to George D. Lock of same county and state, power of attorney to sell 300
acres in Charlotte County which descended to us as heirs of George T. Lock
deed, being the same which George T. Lock resided on at the time of his
death.
dated: 21 September 1835 recorded: 7 October 1839
p. 85 Edward Fowler of Marion County, Missouri, to Robert F. Fowler,
power of attorney to receive any debts due me in Mecklenburg and
Charlotte counties.
dated: none recorded: 5 November 1839
p. 92 Lucinda R. Weatherford of Bedford County, Tennessee, to William
Weatherford, power of attorney to sell land in Charlotte County which was
willed by my grandfather Stephen Fuqua to my mother and her heirs.
dated: 2 September 1839 recorded: 2 December 1839
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p. 103 Nancy G. Kerr and Martha D. Kerr of Gallia County, Ohio, to
Edward D. Kerr of said county, power of attorney to receive all debts that
may come due us from James Marshall of Charlotte County.
dated: 13 November 1839 recorded: 15 January 1840
p. 130 Elizabeth Cassell of Bradley County, Tennessee, to George W.
Cassell, power of attorney to receive from Archibald Moon a legacy
descended to me from Samuel Davis deed, of Charlotte County.
dated: 30 October 1839 recorded: 6 April 1840
p. 154 Claybourn S. Meadows of Henry County, Kentucky, to my father
William Meadows of the county and state aforesaid, power of attorney to
receive what is due me from the estate of my grandfather Abel Blankenship
of Virginia.
dated: 14 September 1839 recorded: 3 August 1840
p. 156 David Blankenship, John Blankenship of Wilson County, Tennessee,
to Robert Blankenship of Sumner County, Tennessee, power of attorney to
receive from Thomas C. Spencer Jr., the legacy bequeathed to us by our
father Abel Blankenship late of Charlotte County.
dated: 5 September 1838 recorded: 3 August 1840
p. 184 Copiah County, Mississippi, Edmund King and Nancy H. King to
Thomas B. F. King, power of attorney to receive a negro girl Emiline now
in the possession of A. A. Legrand and is a portion of the estate coming
from the estate of her father to Nancy H. King now a resident in Mississippi
and to collect monies from Thomas G. Legrand arising from the estate of the
father of Nancy H. King to handle the suits arising from a supposed illegal
will of Josiah Legrand deed, of Charlotte County, Virginia.
dated: 25 September 1840 recorded: 4 January 1841
Published here with the kind permission of the Archives and Records
Division, Virginia State Library and Archives, Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Louis
H. Manarin, State Archivist
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Index • Vol. XI No. 2
Abernathy
Appier
Bass
Robert 91
John 59
W. 80
Catharine 94
Blanks
William 60
Armistead
Edward 94
Amey 92
Adams
JohnC. 74
Rebecca Ann
Blick
David 90
Marcus A 74
94
Benjamin 60
James 90
Satenus 74
Bates
Thomas 60
John 90
Atkins
Henry 65
Blight
Joseph 90
William 60
Bean
Robert 70, 71
Peggy 90
Atkinson
C. 81
Boiling
Adkinson
Roger 73
Beattie
Robert 71
Jesse 75
William 60
William 64
Boone 85
John 75, 77
Audley
Beers
Samuel 77
Thomas 75
G. H. 81
Donna 57
Booth
Aiken
Avent
Bennett
Ann 86
Lucy 77
William 67
Absolom 61
Boothe 85
Smith 76
Avery
James 66
John 74
William W. 76
Charles 60
Joseph 60
Bounshear
Alexander
John 67
Reubin 62
John Pearon
W. D. 81
Ayres
Bennitt
60
Allen
R B. 81
Benjamin 61
Boyd
James 61
Bacon
James 66
Caroline 75
John 63
B. B. 81
Reubin 62
Francis 75
Allmand
Charles A 74
Bernard 85
James 75
Mary 83,84
Langston 74
Berry
Mary 75
Allmans
Lyddall 74
George 60
Thomas 75
Mary 83
Margaret 74
J. 81
William 75
Almond
Bailey
Bettey
Brandon
Edward 89
• George 59
William 64
Agnes 75
Edward
John 72
Berts
JohnW. 75
O'Kelly 89
William 63
William 72
Thomas 75
Mary 89
Ballard
Bilberry
Brantry
Anderson 89
Anne 92
Thomas 59
Unity 69
Charles 92
Barker
Bishop
Brewer
Fanny C. 92
Dr. 77
James 92
Henry 61
George 62
Elizabeth 77
Mason 65
James 64
Joel 75
Barlow
Matthew 66
John 71
William C 75
Charles 62
Blackwell
Nicholas 63
Andrew
Barnes
Mary 73
William 63
Kidd 84
Keturah 94
Blankenship
Briggs
Andrews
Barrow
Abel 91
Henry 61
David 64
John 63
David 91
Robert 62
John 64
William 60
John 91
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Briner
Martin 72
Carper 85,87
Christie
Colleen Taylor
Polly 72
Carr 93
Jessey 65
93
Butts
Richardson 74
Church
Britton
John 67
William 77
R. 81
Isham H. 76
Byne
Carrington
Clack
Brock
D. O. 81
Clement 77
John 64
Elias 94
Cabaness
Clement R.
William 64
Freda M. 94
William M. 74
77
Clark
Broughton
Cabanis
Edward 77
James 94
Willoughby 65
Charles H. 72,
Emily 77
Joshua 61
Browder
74
George 77
Peter 61
Joseph 63
Elizabeth C.
Henry 77
Simon 62
Brown 85
74
JohnB. 77
Thomas 93
Henry 90
John 72,74
Paul 77
W. H. 81
Irvin 61
John C. 72,
Tucker 77
Clarke
Jeremiah 63
74
William 77
Mary M. 94
John 66
Judith C. 74
William M. 77
Clased
Lewis 60
Matthew 72,
Carter
Phi. 70
Polly 90
74
Joseph 65
Clowdis
Urvin 61
William M.
Casey
Edmund 73
William 62,
72,74
William 69
Joanna 72
63,65
Caldwell
Cassell
John 73
Browning
Isaac 77
Elizabeth 91
Mary 73
R. A. 81
William 77
George W. 91
Samuel 72, 73
Bryant
Callahan
Cato
Cocke
Evelyn M. 93
J. T. 81
Burrell 66
Ann 93
Brydson
Calloway 85-87
David 65
James Powell
G. W. 81
Docia 86
Chambers
94
Burch
James 86
Henry 65
Cocksey
Richard 60
Mary 86
John 64
John 63
Burd
Cameron
Chambless
William 63
Fletcher
John 94
Henry 65
Coffee
McKendrie
Campbell
Chamblis
Henry B. 77
79
A 74
Henry 65
Coleman
Burnett
Cargo
Chambliss
Darnel 64
Thomas 60,
Johathan M.
John 64
John 60
62
76
Chapman
Coles
Burnitt
Jonathan M.
William 63
Waller 77
Thomas 60,
76
Chasteen
Colley
62
Carlos
Charles 92
L. Earl 94
Burwell 85
John 60
Child
Collier
Butler
Carloss
Sargent B. 57
Daniel 60
Elisha 72
John 60
Chilton
Drury 63
Jane 72
Carpenter
Harriet A 58
Moses 62
John 72
William 61
Harriett A 58
Thomas 59, 67
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Collis
Thomas 66
James 65
James 76
Thompson 76
William 66
Sterling 65
Ro. 76
Conley
Davis
Durett
Fennell
William 92
D. Christopher
Elizabeth 92
John 60
Cook
75
Durkee
Ferrell
Heniy 61
Elizabeth 75
Pearl 94
Masun 75
Jonathan 76
Samuel 91
Early 85,86
Finley
Cooper
William 67
Jubal A 86
G. O. 80
William 65
Denton
Easley
Fishburn 85
Corrigan
John 66
Poliy 74
Fitzgerald
Edward 79
Thomas 62
Samuel 74
William 74
Thomas 79
Dewberry
Thomas 73
Flythe
Cosby
William 62
Eaves
Faith G 94
Mary Agness
Dillard
Graves 63
Fogle
92
Beven 73
John 62
PaulE. 58
Craddock
Richard 73
Thomas 66
Forde
Mary Ann 94
Robert 73
Edmunds
Henry 62
Polly 94
Sarah 73
Henry 74
Fore
Craft
Dillon
Nichs. 64
John 88
Thomas 65
M. A 80
Edwards
Lucy 88
Craw
Divers 85
Charles 60
Forge
John A M.
Dobbins
Jessee 66
Henry 62
76
Bowler 66
Nathaniel 59
Foster
William M. 76
Doby
William 60
Elizabeth
Crook
William 66
Edy
Johnson 93
George 67
Drew
Peggy 90
George 93
James 67
Nehemiah 94
Esender
Josiah 93
Crooks
Duberrey
Mary 94
Redmond 76
Pat 58
William 62
Estes
Fowler
Crowders
Dudley 85
David 73
Darnel 62
Edmund 73
Duffield
Frances 73
Edward 90
Samuel 73
Amanda A
Moses 77
Robert F. 90
Tabitha 73
88
Etheridge
Fox
Cunningham
John 88
L. M. 80
William 65
Alexander 73
Duggar
Evans
Franklin
Curtis
James 63
Dinah Petree
Joseph 74
Chislew 64
Duke
94
Fuqua
Chisley 64
Joel 67
John William
Anne 93
Dailey
Duncan 85
94
Anny 93
William 65
Dunkley
Ezell
Stephen 90
Dameron
John 63
Joseph 65
Gaines
Bartholomew
Dunn
Farmer
Richard W.
64
William 62
Mark 74
89
Daniel
Dupree
Faulkner
Gee
Ann 93
Haley 61
Jacob 76
Robert 63
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Gibbs
Grubbs
Hart 93
John 65
John 63
Hensley 62
Hartwell
Hockett
Giles
Guerrant
Paul 63
Jack 92
Governor 85
Peter 86
Harvey
Hodge
MaiyT. 94
Sallie Ann 86
Caleb W. 90
Elisha 72
Glass
Gunn
Thomas 67
William 72
Dudley 73
William 64
Harwell
Hodges
Golston
Gwaltney
Frederick 63
Francis 72
Charles 59
William 60
Hathcock
Thomas 72
Golstone
Hagood
John 63
Holleman
Charles 59
Gresham 61
Haun
Belvidera 94
Goode
Grissom 61
Wynette Parks
George Henry
J. C. 80
Mordicai 61
55
94
Goodrich
Hairs ton
Hayes
William R. 94
Benjamin 62
Elisabeth 86
Charles 64
Hollerway
Gordon
Samuel 86
Hayse
William 67
George 66
Hale 85-87
Peyton 73
Hollingsworth
John 60
Dorcia 86
Tabitha 73
J. 81
Gorget
J. S. 87
Hazehvood
Holly
Philemon 67
John 86
George 94
J.J. 81
Gorgitt
John Stafford
Julia Brown
Holmes
Philemon 67
86
94
Dorothy P. 57
Gowing
Margaret 86
Randolph 94
Hood
James 63
Hall
Thomas 94
J.J. 81
Graves
Tho5 69
Heinegg
Hoof
William B. 72
Hugh 71
Paul 55,56
Daniel 66
Gray
William 76
Helms 85
William 65
Albert 79
Hamilton
Hendricks
Hooper
Elinor 79
John 61
Herbert D. 92
Christopher
Elizabeth 79
Hancock 85
Henry
M. 54,68,
Francis 79
Douglass 88
Patrick 86
70,83
Jane 79
Hankey
Herndon 75
Kathryn
JaneT. 79
Mary 94
Hicks
Sawyer 78,
Lucy 79
Harper
Benjamin 67
85
Robert 79
John 64
Robert 59,63
Hopkins
Robert H. 79
Harris
Hill 85
Will 87
Roy 79
B. 81
Hillton
Howerton
Virginia 79
Nathan 60
William 67
Elizabeth 72
Green
Thomas F. 73,
Hinshaw
Elizabeth C.
Thomas J. 77
74
William Wade
74
Greer 85
Harrison
57
Philip 72,74
Grigg
Benjamin 63,
Hix
Hudgins
Burrell 63
65
Benjamin 67
Dennis 59
Grubb
George W. 74
Hobbs
Hensley 62
Nathaniel 67
James 62
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Huff
William 63,
Kerr
William H.
Daniel 66
67
Edward D. 91
72,74
William 65
Jones
Martha D. 91
Lanoir
Huggins
Ann Elizabeth
Nancy G. 91
Robert 67
J.J. 80
94
Ketchum
Lawrence 93
Hughlin
David 71
Cecil R 93
Thomas 67
Edward 67
Davis 76
Nathaniel 93
Leatherwood
Huling
Henry 59
William 93
J.J. 80
Edward 67
Hestor 70
Kethley
Ledbetter
Hurst
Isaac 61
T. William 56
Drury 62
Penny 65
James 70, 71
Kidd
John 93
Hurt
Jesse 94
Andrew 84
Nancy
William
Joseph 73
King
Woodleif 93
Walker 78
Martha 89
Edmund 91
Richard 67
Ingles
Mary 76
Nancy H. 91
Wood 93
Mary 86
Rebecca 70,
Thomas B. F.
Lee
Ingram
71
91
Henry 65
Bartholomew
Robert 70,71
Knott
Isaac 63
67
Sally 73
Jestian 64
Peter 65
Benjamin 63
Susannah 76
Justian 64
Leftwich
John 59
William 70,
Knox
Peter 79
Irby
71,76
F. 80
Pleasant 79
Francis 73
William B. 89
Kolbe
Rachel 79
JohnW. 73
Wood 89
J. C. 72, 88
Legrand
Irwin
Joplin
Lafferty
A A 91
W. A. 80
Ann B. 85
Martha L. 78
Josiah 91
Jackson
Jordan
Thomas 78
Thomas G. 91
John 62
Billingsle 69
Lambert
Lewis
Mark 60
George J. 88
Hugh 64
Edwin 79
Thomas 61
Judd
John 64
Zebulon 59
Jeffries
John 64
Lane
Ligon
Elizabeth 94
Justice
Marian Spiers
Benjamin D.
John 94
John 65
93
80
Jenkens
Kanitz
Lanier
Elizabeth 94
Valentine 69
Jay Foster 93
Benjamin 66
Emma 94
Jennings
Kecter
Buckner 62
John William
Dickerson 89
James 66
Clement 62
80
Dickison 88
Keen
David 62
Leonard Seth
Johns
R N. 80
Drury 60
94
Daniel 77
Kelley
Judith 72
Mary A R.
Johnson
David 66
Judith C. 74
80
George W. 75
Giles 66
Lemuel 62, 66
Nancy
John 66
Kelly
Lewis 60
Rebecca 80
Moses 65
Giles 66
Nicholas 60
Richard 80
Shephard 60
Richard T. 94
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Ligon (contd)
Malone
McGregor
Monger
Rosa H. 80
Lewis 62
John 77
Henry 60
Virginia 94
Robert 65
McKendree
Moon
Lock
William 64
John 61
Archibald 91
George D. 90
Manarin
McKinney
Moore
George T. 90
Louis H. 71,
John 62
Drury 66
Melissa T. 90
77, 82, 87, 91
McMinn
Garrell 67
William H. 90
Marks
E. 80
Jarriott 67
Lofsey
Nathaniel 93
McNeil
John 61
John 61
Marshall
G. 81
Mooring
Loftin
Benjamin 88
McTier
Christopher
John 60
George 66
Frizzell 60
92
Long
James 91
Meadows
Morgan
Joseph 63
James P. 89
Claybourn S.
Jeremiah H.
P. G. 81
Martin
91
74
Love
Henry 65
William 91
John 64
James 67
J. L. 81
Medley
Minnie Lee
John 67
Mason
Isaac 74, 76
92
Lowry
Charles 64
James 76, 77
Morris
James 72
Richard 62
Merridith
John 59
Loyd
William 63
David 63
Luther 76
John 59,64
Massey
Meyers
Richard 59
Lucas
Thomas 64
Eliza F. 88
Robert 66
Ephraim 60
William 65,
Jacob 88
Susannah 76
Samuel 62
66
Miller
Morrissey
Lucken
May
Frederick 72
Richard Allen
H. W. 76
August
Mildred J. 58
94
Lucy
Hennegan
William 72
Morton
Robert 61
78
Milton
Francis Scott
Mabry
Edmond 78
Isaac 60
89
Evans 61
Marianne 78
Mitchell
Joel 64
Maclin
Matilda Susan
Drury 62
Mary 77
Frederick 59
78
Francis 61
Robert 88,89
Henry 67
Mayo
Isham 61
S. B. 89
William 67
Jannet 94
James 93
Tazewell S.
Magee
McCorkle
James C 94
77
Ralph 93
Miles 89
James Cocke
Moseley
Major
McDowell
93
Aaron 80
Bernard 92
Joseph 75
John 61
Mary Ann 80
John 92
McGehee
Nathaniel 62
P. H. 84
Joice 92
Nathan G. 90
Peter 62
Mosery
Martha 92
William 75
Shatteen
Benjamin 63
Mary 92
McGinnis
Coker 93
Thomas 63
Samuel 92
Carol 56
Mize
Jeremiah 64
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Murray
Northe
Paulette
Preston
Abigail 83,84
Mildred 88
Blasingame
Thomas 67
David 83
Odum
90
Price 85
David Scott
Charles 66
Elizabeth 90
Pride
83
Ogborn
Harvey 90
Armistead 79
Isaac 84
John 66
Peea
Arthur 79
John 83,84
Ogborne
Nath. 84
Prillman 85
Richard 83
John 66
Peebles
Prince
Murrell
Ogletree
Jehue 59
John 64
Richard 72
John 61
John 66
Prior
Muse
Oldham
William 64
Robert 66
John Martin
Charles 66
Pegram
Pritchard
81
Oliver
G W. 80
John 61
Nance
Felitia 92
Pepper
Swan 65
Daniel 63
Nickerson 92
Nathan 61
Pritchett
Thomas 66
Wright 75
Perkinson
John 61
Nash
Overby
Herbert 89
William 66
John 65
John 67
Perry
Proby
Neal
Overs treet
Adela 78
Peter R. 77
David Y. 76
P. 81
William 78
Proctor
Elizabeth T.
Owen
Peterson
Thomas 62
76
Jane Hughes
John 61
Pryor
Thomas 76
79
Pettas
Robert 66
Negro
Jesse 75
Washington
Ragland
Dol 68
Mary 79
M. 90
Tho. 76
Emiline 91
Owen 79
Petty
Raines
Humphery 85
Robert L. 79
James 73
Nathaniel 61
Vilet 68
Septimus 79
Joseph 75
Rainey
Nelson
Valentine 62
Phenix
William 59,
John 69
Wright 75
John 64
60
Sophira 69
Owens
Phillips 93
Ramsay
Thomas 68,
E. S. 80
John 61
Richard 61
69
Parham
Ponton
Ramsey 85
William 69
James 62
Fanny 92
Randle
Nevison
John 59
Potts
John 59
Revd. John 66
Matthew 67
Jessee 61
Peter 60
Niedling
Nathaniel 65
Powell
William 59,
Hope
Thomas 64
Charles 67
62
Hotchkiss
Parker
J. G. 80
Rawlings
92
B 68
John 60
Henry 63
Nogues
Mary 73
Robert 62
William 67
Carolyn T. 93
William 62,
Presnell 93
Ray
Nolly
73
Jacob 93
Baker 60
Daniel 63
Patterson 85
James 93
John 66
John 72
Martha 93
Nathaniel 66
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Ray (contd)
William 65,
Sawyer
Silleman
William 66
67
Henry Issac
Elizabeth Julia
Read
Winslow 89
58
90
Hardinia 88
Robins
Mack 58
Simmons 85
SionS. 88
S. A 81
Mary
Henry 60
William 59
Robinson
Elizabeth
Mary 92
Redd
Drury 66
(Rushing)
Thomas 65
Rebecca 76
Edward 66
58
Simms
Reives
John 61
Scarborough
Adam 62
Benjamin 62
William 65
David 90
Bartlet 61
George 64
Ross
Scott
Zacheriah 64
Harmon 65
David 88
Francis 89
Simpson
Robert 64
Frederick A.
George C. 77
S. B. 80
William 64
88
Mary 77
Sims
Renn
Rosser
Mrs. James
Zacheriah 64
William 65
John 61
82
Sineath
Reynolds 85
Rowlett
Mrs. James A
Virginia P. 93
Richardson
Matthew J. 73
82
Singleton
JohnD. 90
Rupp
Seamore
Mary 93
Richman
Irene Marks
George 75
Robert 64,93
John 74
93
Linia 75
Sisson
Rickman
Rushing
Seaward
John 65
John 73
Mary
Samuel 60
Smith
Thomas 73,
Elizabeth 58
Sewell
Cuthbert 62
74
Russell
GlenR. 94
David 60
Ricks
John 65
Sexton
Edward 61
Benjamin 92
Saunders 85-87
Lizwell 65
J. H. 80
Elizabeth 92
Ann 86
Seymore
Joel 60
Mary 92
Anne E. 86
James 71
Moses 64
Rieves
Crockett 86
Thomas 71
Robert 61
Benjamin 62
Dorcia 86
Shaw
Thomas 59
Rivers
Edward 66
J. F. 80
William 62
Robert 59
Elisabeth 86
Shearling
Snead
Roach
Fleming 86
John 64
Benjamin 92
Elisha 89
JohnB. 86
Shelton
Sneed
John 89
John Hyde 85
M. V. 80
Benjamin 92
Roberts
John Ingles
Shipley
Henley 92
Elizabeth 93
86
Catherine 94
Micajah 92
George 90
Margaret 86
Richard James
Sarah 92
Robertson
Peter 85-87
94
Snipes
A. P. 81
Polly 86
Short
William 61
Drury 66
Sallie Ann 86
John 60
Softly
Edward 66
Samuel 86,87
William 64
D. 81
Littleberry 63
Sparrell
Mary 85
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Sparrow
Sullin
Tomlinson
Venable
Hutson 72
Colonel 82
Moses 63
Emily 77
John 72
Sullins
Tooke
PaulO. 77
Spencer
N. A. 82
Joseph 63
Vick
Eliza 88
Sutton
Toombs
John 61
Hardinia 88
T. 74
Thomas 73
Vinson
Samuel F. 90
Swanson
Torian
Moses 66
Thomas C.
John 60
Thomas 72
Peter 65
88,91
Swinson
Traylor
Thomas 64
Thomas H. 88
B. F. 80
Nancy William
Vogt
Spraberry
Sydner
92
John 56
John 67
William 77
Tribble
Wade 85
Staggs
Sydnor
Andrew 93
Wail
J. 81
William 76
Elizah 93
B 68
Stamp
Sykes
George 93
James Mecabe
Thomas 75
Benjamin 64
James 93
68
Stanfald
Tallifeno 85
John 93
John 68
William 73
Tate
Shadrak 93
Josiah 68
Stark
Caleb 89
Troublefield
Mary 68
Boiling 60
Tatum
John 62,67
Thomas 68,
Steagall
China 66
Truslow
69
George 62
Nathaniel 61
Edward W. 94
Walker
Samuel 66
Paul 66
Tucker 93
Robert 64
Steed
Taylor
Tune
William 60
John 63
John 67
Nancy 92
Wall
Stephens
Marke 92
Turbifield
Braxton 75
Missouri 92
Robert 93
John 67
James 60
Stern 89
Teague
Turnbull 85
Wallton
Elizabeth 89
J. 81
Turner
Isaac Row 61
Susan 89
Thomas
Arthur 63
John 62
Stewart
Thomas 60
Twitty
Thomas 62
John 65
Thomerson
Patsy 90
Ward
Stith
A D. 81
Tyus
Timothy 65
Buckner 60
Thornton
Lewis 59
Ware
Drury 59
William 59
Upchurch
Peter 61
Thomas 59
Threadgill
Michael 67
Thomas 64
William 59
John 63
Vass
Warren
Stokes
Tillman
James P. 74
Benjamin 66
Sflvanus 63
David 66
Philip 74
John 65
Stone
Frederick 63
Vaughan
Margaret F.
Thomas 61
George 67
Caleb 61
92
Strehorn
John 64
David 67
Washington
William 65
Richard 67
Pierce 64
Thomas 62
Sturduvant
Timberlake
William 62,
J. D. 80
John 89
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Waters
Wilkes
Wooldridge
James 93
Martha
Edward
John 93
Paulina 94
Nathaniel
Watkins
Wilkins
94
Mary 94
Douglass 66
Edward
Samuel 75
Wilks
Nichalous
William B. 88
Joseph 64
94
Watlington
Williams
Martha A E.
Armistead 75
Benjamin 61
94
Watson
D. R. 81
Mary Frances
Alexander 66
Daniel 67
94
Watt
George 61
Robert N. 94
W. N. 57
Henry 73,74
William Simon
Watts
Jonathon 65
94
Alice 86
Peter 65
Woolsey
William 86
Roland 65
John 63
Wauhop
Rowland 65
Wray
William 75
Williamson
John 66
Weatherford
George 89
Nathaniel 66
Lucinda R. 90
Verdelle 58
Wright
William 90
William 89
James 66
Weeks
Willingham
Wyatt
Chapman D.
J. H. 80
Cajah 76
94
Willis
William 76
Elijah 94
Emanuel 79
William N. 76
Margaret
Wilson
Wyche
Thompson
Lucy 77
Drury 64
94
Martin 76
George 61
Mariah Sowers
William 76,
Henry 66
94
77
Wynne
Wesson
Wisson
Sloman 59
Edward 65
Edward 65
Yarbrough
William 66
William 66
James 62
West
Wooden
Thomas 62
Elihu 93
William 77
Young
Whealer
Woodrough
Francis 59
Benjamin 60
Richard 64
Michael Cadet
Whidby
Woods 85
60
John 63
Ann Eliza 89
Thomas 63
White
Polly 86
Zdrojewski
B. 81
Robert T. 89
WilliamS. 92
Louise W. 93
Wyley 86
Valentine 64
Woodson
Whittington
Miller 76
John 64
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CONTENTS Vol. XI No. 3 • July - September 1993
Editorial 106
Book Reviews and Announcements 107
1768 - 1769 Freeholders [Brunswick County] 109
Dennis Hudgins
Wills of Thomas Bullock - 1787 and Epaphroditus Butler - 1810 114
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Patriot's Monument at the Old Capitol in Colonial Williamsburg 116
Mrs. Guthrie Tolbert Pratt
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/. C. Kolbe
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Bible of Nicholas Mills & Ann Eliza Horsley (1781 - 1873) 131
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Christopher M. Hooper
A Southside Family Goes West [Amelia & Nottoway counties] 134
John Hale Stutesman
A Day in Court of Surry County, Virginia, 24th June 1687 138
Doris Y. Stone
Queries 140
Index 143
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BOOK REVIEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Clifford L. Gant, John Gant ca 1 713-1 783 of Virginia and North Carolina, xix, 367
pp; illus; maps; 3 indices; cloth (6 x 9); acid-free paper; 1992. $25.00 postpaid.
This is a family history of the author's ancestor, John Gant, who was born in
Isle of Wight Co., VA, cl713. He received a land patent in Edgecombe Co.,
NC in 1739. The known descendants of his eight sons are traced into the late
1800s. The author has included his research on the ancestry of John Gant as
well as a compilation of information on other Gant families of Virginia, the
Carolinas and other southern states in the 17th and 18th centuries. Information
is also given on a Gant family in England and Flanders beginning in the 10th
century. Information on unidentified Gant families are included as well. A
descendant chart is provided which goes beyond the 4th generation for most
lines and to the present on the author's line. Surnames of related families
mentioned in the book, which often include a short history, are: Aldridge,
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Daniel, Davis, Garrison, Harbour, Harper, Hill, Isley, Judge, Lollar, Lovens,
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Hadley, Jones, Lanier, Lewis, Liles, Parram, Perry, Tillman, Turner, Vick,
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The book is well documented with references given in "Footnotes and
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a given occurrence or association, the evidence for such speculation is
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history books sometimes are. This is the type of book which puts into print,
for the benefit of others, the research of several family individuals. While it
is of limited value to those families not included, it may be of immense value
to any one researching the surnames noted. Purchase from the author at 5541
Firestone, La Quinta, CA 92253.
Herman W. Ferguson, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Will Abstracts, 1 791 -
1868, Books A-J and Tax Lists, 1797, 1798, 1799, 1806, & 1807, xi, 366 pp;
index; maps, soft -cover (8V2 x 11); 1993. $30.00 postpaid, NC residents add
6% sales tax. As with his previous work Genealogical Deed Abstracts -
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina - Books 10-14, reviewed in these pages
in the July-Sept 1992 issue, Mr. Ferguson has gone to great lengths to present
the material in this work in a manner which is of the utmost benefit to the
researcher. Little things, such as differentiating the typeface between the
names and relationships and the rest of the text make searching for individuals
much easier. The everyname index including place names and occupations,
includes over 10,000 entries. And, the unique method of indexing provides the
researcher with an easy tool for locating just the right piece of information.
In her foreward, noted genealogist and lecturer Jo White Lynn states the
importance of this work, which is the ensuing volume to Holcomb's
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Abstracts of Early Wills, 1 763-1 790
(1749-1790). She states that together, these works "... make available to
genealogists and historians abstracts of the recorded and unrecorded wills ...
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from the formation of the county in 1763 through 1868, the wills of more than
one hundred years." Her glowing comments mirror our opinion of the quality
of the author's work.
As no tax lists exist for Mecklenburg County prior to 1797, the wills and deeds
are extremely important. Abstracts of the deeds through Book 9 were
previously published by Holcomb, and, as stated above, Mr. Ferguson has
published Books 10-14. Now with the completion of this work, the wills are
also available. Some 1305 recorded and unrecorded wills from this period are
included.
The tax lists were transcribed with the help of Mr. Ferguson's brother, Robert
B. Ferguson. As stated in Ms. Lynn's forward, "Until this book, no effort has
been employed to publish the tax lists of Mecklenburg County...." The
transcriptions included represent the earliest five years for which the records
are virtually complete. The wills and tax lists supplement each other in that
the wills usually represent the more affluent segment of society, whereas the
tax lists attempted to register all of the taxable individuals.
As has been stated on numerous occasions, the proximity of North and South
Carolina to Southside Virginia compels researchers in these jurisdictions to
consider the records of the others. This fine work should be one which is
consulted when your trail leads to North Carolina. Purchase from the author
at 600 Chad Dr., Rocky Mount, NC 27803.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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a clearing house for family research.
The Foundation's Board of Directors are all active Fuqua researchers. These Board
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For more information contact Frank Fuqua, The Fuqua Family Foundation, P. O.
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Isle of Wight Book Available — Isle of Wight County, Virginia Deeds 1674-
1719, Court Orders 1693-1695 and Guardian Accounts 1740-1767 by William L.
Hopkins, is now available for sale. Isle of Wight County was created in 1634 as one
of the original shires and extended from the James River to the North Carolina
border. This book is made up of abstracts of court records for the three areas as
shown by the title and the index includes many references for the nearby counties of
Nansemond, Surry and Prince George and the Province of North Carolina. The
name index includes over 6,000 individuals. Order from the compiler at PO Box
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'Brunswick County
Court Records
1768 - 1769 Freeholder*
Submitted by Dennis Hudgins
continued from Vol. XI No. 2, pp. 59-67
A list of polls/voters of the Brunswick County Freeholders, for the House of
Burgesses was returned to Nathaniel Edwards, Jr. on 10 January 1769, taken
from a poll dated 2 December 1768. The list of voters is contained in
Brunswick County Deed Book 9 pages 279-290. Each person was allowed
two votes and these were listed according to their choices of the four
candidates, as was done in 1748 [See The Southside Virginian Vol. XI No. 1\.
The following list is in apparent voter order, followed by the sequence
number they appear in, within each candidates list
Nathaniel
Frederick
Thomas
William
Edwards
Maclin
Stith
Thornton
(Junior)
401. James Adams
290
203
.
.
402. William Turner
291
204
-
-
403. Isaac Adams
292
205
-
-
404. Simon Turner
293
206
-
-
405. John Melton
-
207
-
-
406. Timothy Reives
294
-
-
133
407. Wm. Ray Jun.
295
-
-
134
408. William Batts
296
209
-
-
409. John Rose
-
-
170
135
410. John Matthews
-
-
171
136
411. Chas. King
-
-
172
137
412. James Moore
-
-
173
138
413. William Barnes
-
-
174
139
414. James Johnson
-
-
175
140
415. Owen Strange
297
-
176
-
416. John Rose Senior
-
-
177
141
417. Nathan Hall
-
-
178
142
418. John Twitty
-
-
-
143
419. Thomas Clanton
298
-
-
144
420. John Scarbrough
-
-
179
145
421. Adam Sims
299
209
-
-
422. William Edwards
300
210
.
-
423. John Simms
301
211
-
-
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424. John Pettway
302
212
-
-
425. Wm. Richardson
303
-
180
-
426. Lewis Charles
304
-
181
-
427. James Hicks
305
-
182
-
428. Thomas Merriott
306
-
183
-
429. Isaac Collier Senr
307
-
184
-
430. William Johnson
308
-
185
-
431. Thomas Loyall
309
213
-
-
432. Peter Freeman
310
-
186
-
433. Thomas Willson/Wilson
311
-
-
146
434. David Mabry
312
214
-
-
435. Charles Matthews
-
215
-
147
436. John Matthews
-
-
187
148
437. Peter Simmons
313
216
-
-
438. James Upchurch Senr
314
217
-
-
439. Wm. Cook
315
218
-
-
440. Simon Reives
316
219
-
-
441. John Rideout
317
220
-
-
442. Peter Lee
318
221
-
-
443. John House
-
222
188
-
444. Thomas Lester
319
-
189
-
445. Edmund Wilkins
-
223
-
-
446. John Williams
320
-
-
149
447. John Duke
-
-
190
150
448. Jehue Peebles Jun.
-
224
-
-
449. Charles Sullivant
321
-
191
-
450. Joseph Phips
322
225
-
-
451. James Tarpley Jun.
-
226
192
-
452. James Smith
323
-
-
151
453. Thomas Bethshears
324
-
193
-
454. John Peebles
325
-
194
-
455. James Denton
326
227
-
-
456. Richard Branscombe
-
228
-
152
457. Henry Wilson
327
-
195
-
458. Henry Williams
-
-
196
153
459. Samuel Wright
328
229
-
-
460. Patrick Hall
329
230
-
-
461 . John Johnson (dble thumb)
330
-
-
154
462. David Hinds/Hynes
331
-
197
-
463. John Dobbins
-
-
198
155
464. Robert Mosely
332
-
199
-
465. Christopher Mason
333
-
200
-
466. Allen Love
334
-
201
-
467. Charles Collier
335
-
202
-
468. Charles Ledbetter
336
-
203
-
469. Vines Collier
-
-
204
156
470. Joseph Floyd
337
-
205
-
471. Joshua Winfield
338
-
206
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472. Charles Floyd
339
-
207
-
473. Josia Smith
340
-
208
-
474. Wm. Pennington
341
-
209
-
475. Thomas House
342
-
210
-
476. Isaac House
-
231
211
-
477. James Balfour
-
232
-
-
478. James Harrison
-
-
212
157
479. Wm. Merriott
-
-
213
158
480. Jordan House
343
-
214
-
481. Benja. Collier
-
233
-
159
482. Robert Wynne Raines
-
234
-
160
483. Hubbard/Robert Peebles
344
235
-
-
484. Marmaduke Daniel
345
236
-
161
485. John Hilton
346
-
-
162
486. Revd. William Fanning
347
-
215
-
487. Edward Scarbrough
348
-
216
-
488. Hezekiah Thrower
349
237
-
-
489. Elias Morgan
350
238
'-
-
490. George Harmon
351
-
-
163
491. John Parker
352
-
-
164
492. Wm. Brewer Senior
353
-
-
165
493. John Tatum
354
239
-
-
494. Aaron Smith
355
240
-
-
495. John Jones
356
241
-
-
496. James Read
357
-
-
166
497. Thos. Yeargin
-
-
217
167
498. William Smith
-
-
218
168
499. George Ingram
-
-
219
169
500. John Walters
-
-
220
170
501. Lew. Williamson
358
242
-
-
502. Benjamin Seawell Senr
359
243
-
-
503. Wm. Harrison
360
-
-
171
504. Benjamin Ezell
361
-
221
-
505. Samuel Craft
362
-
222
-
506. John Abernathy
-
-
223
172
507. Wm. Eaves
363
244
-
-
508. Drury Lanier
364
245
-
-
509. John Wallace
365
-
225
-
510. Edward Parrish/Parris
366
-
225
-
511. James Harris
367
246
.
-
512. Henry Ledbetter
368
247
-
-
513. John Fletcher
369
-
-
173
514. Henry Morris
370
248
-
-
515. Robert Gee Jun.
-
-
226
174
516. Richd. Caudle
-
-
227
175
517. Henry Jackson Junr
-
249
-
176
518. George Twitty
371
-
-
177
519. Isaac Ledbetter
372
250
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520. Thomas Steagall
373
-
228
-
521. George Malone
374
-
229
-
522. Thomas Bass
375
251
-
-
523. Isaac Marshall
-
-
230
178
524. George Clark
376
252
-
-
525. Edward Tatum
377
253
-
-
526. Wm. Myrick
378
-
-
179
527. Isham House
379
254
-
-
528. Joel/Joell Mabry
380
255
-
-
529. Wm. Jean
381
-
231
-
530. Peter Twitty
382
-
-
180
531. Aaron Smith
383
256
-
-
532. James Adams
384
-
-
181
533. William Denton
-
257
-
182
534. Thomas Maclin
-
258
-
-
535. Nicholas She. Lanier
-
259
232
-
536. John Duggar
-
-
233
183
537. Thomas Sadler
-
-
234
184
538. Gronow Owen
-
-
235
185
539. Burrell Lucy
-
260
-
186
540. John Edwards
385
-
236
-
541. Thomas Bracey
-
-
237
187
542. John Robert Jones
386
-
238
-
543. Nathl King
387
-
239
-
544. James Rook
388
261
-
-
545. Christopher Ketley/Kitley
-
262
-
188
546. Edward Rowell
389
-
240
-
547. John Peterson Senr
390
-
-
189
548. Nathaniel Hicks
391
-
241
-
549. John Collier
392
263
-
-
550. Michaell Sullivant
393
264
-
-
551. Benjamin Dupree
394
265
-
-
552. Seymour Powell
395
-
-
190
553. Thomas Jeffrys
396
-
-
191
554. Isham Lunday
397
-
-
192
555. Mason Harwell
-
266
-
193
556. Matthew Evans
398
-
242
-
557. Joseph Crook
-
-
243
194
558. Simon Turner
399
-
244
-
559. John Brewer
400
267
-
-
560. Lewis Collier
-
268
-
195
561. George Cain
-
269
-
196
562. David Peebles
-
270
-
197
563. Wm. Bozwell
-
-
245
198
564. Nathaniel Mabry
401
271
-
-
565. William Mosely
402
272
-
-
566. John Pearson
403
-
246
-
567. Samuel Burch
404
-
247
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568.
Simon Lane
-
273
248
-
569.
Wm. Edwards
405
274
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570.
Thomas Maclin
406
-
-
-
571.
John Maclin Junr
407
275
-
-
572.
William Burgess
408
-
249
-
573.
John Willis
409
276
-
-
574.
Peter Adams
410
277
-
-
575.
John Rogers
411
278
-
-
576.
James Maclin
412
279
-
-
577.
James Hicks Junr
413
280
-
-
578.
George Stanback
414
-
-
199
579.
Samuel Harwell
-
-
250
200
580.
Chas. Hightower
-
-
-
201
581.
Thomas Hardiway
415
281
-
-
582.
Jacob Lanier
416
282
-
-
583.
Eades Smith
417
283
-
-
584.
Wm. Peterson
418
284
-
-
585.
Nathl Edwards Sr., Collo.
419
285
-
-
586.
James Wall Junr
420
-
251
-
587.
Colo. John Maclin Sen.
421
286
-
-
588.
Thomas Lanier
-
287
-
202
589.
Josias Randle
422
290
-
-
590.
Francis Stainback
423
-
-
203
591.
John Holcombe
-
-
252
204
592.
James Lindsey
-
-
253
205
593.
George Woodrough
424
288
-
-
594.
Wm. Lanier
-
289
-
206
595.
James Hinton
425
291
-
-
596.
John Ingram Senr.
-
-
254
207
597.
Nich. Lanier
-
-
255
208
598.
Littleberry Robinson
426
-
-
-
599.
Littleberry Stanback
-
-
-
209
600.
Bottom Steagall/Steageall
427
-
-
210
601.
William Willis
-
-
257
211
602.
Henry Edmunds
-
-
258
212
603.
John Vinson
428
-
-
213
604.
Wm. Thornton
429
292
-
-
605.
Burgess Wall
-
-
259
214
606.
Nathaniel Edwards Jr.
-
293
260
-
607.
Ishmael Harwell
430
294
-
-
608.
Frederick Maclin
431
-
-
215
concluded
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Page 113
Isle of Wig fit County
Wills
Wills of Thomas Bullock - 1787 and Epaphioditus Butler - 1810
Transcribed by Christopher M. Hooper
Editor's Note: These wills have been transcribed from the original in the
manner in which they were originally written.
Will of Thomas Bullock
In the Name of God Amen
I Thomas Bulluck of Isle of White County being in Good Health and of
parfick Sense and memory at this time praise be to all mighty God my
heavenly maker I do begin to make this my Last will and Testement in
manner and form as folleth first
I Give my Sole unto the hands of all mighty God my heavenly maker hopin
to receive free parden and forgivenness for all my Sins that I heave
Commited and don on Earth and as for my Bodie tobe buried in a Criston
Like manner after the Decrishon of my Excetors hear after
first I Give the plantashon whear I now do Live on & aCordenly as I have
mst made the bounds to my Son John Bulluck to him and the Eyrs of his
Bodie for Ever and my Desk and a Cow and Calf and the sheep as I have
all Redy givem Given to him and on Gh» Chest and Table as Stands by the
table
and I Give the Remain part of my Land from the Bounds as I have made up
tourds the pecosen[?j to my Son obeider [Obediah?\ Bulluck to him and
th#if the Eyrs of his of his Bodie for Ever and my Desire is for nither of
them to Debar nither's one of aney Timber as their wont for their
plantashons us in pecs and Quietness
and I
and my Desier is for all the Remain part of my Estate after the Decist of I
and my wife to be Equilly Devided betwee" my Six Children namely obedier
Bulluck John Bulluck Ledde Bulluck Mary Bulluck Peenelpy [ Penelope 7\
Bulluck and Elizabeth Bulluck and I Leave my to Lovin Sons Sons Obider
Bulluck and John Bulluck Excetors of this my Last Will and Testement to
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see it is don aCordin to my Will and Desir as wetness my hand and Seal this
4 Day of December in a Domna 1787
Test Thomas Bulluck \seal\
John Wrench
Symon Wrench
John Wrench Jur
Will of Epaphroditus Butler
In the name of God Amen I Epaphroditus Butler of the county of Isle of
wight do make and ordain this my Last will and Testament in manner and
form as followeth Viz
Item I give and bequeath unto my son Jethro Butler one small Puter Dish
and tow plates to him and his heirs for ever
Item I give and bequeath unto my son James Butler one puter dish and
three plates to him and his heirs for ever
Item I give and bequeath unto my son Robert Butler one feather bed and
fornature one mare colt one puter dish and four plates to him and his heirs
for ever
Item I Leave the use unto my Beloved wife Rachel Butler all the rest and
Remaining part of my estate during her natural Life,, and after her death it
is my will and desire that all the the property Procesed by my wife should be
Equilfy divided between my children Viz Jethro, James, Robert, Agatha,
Ailse, Juley Butler to them and thes heirs for ever, and lastly I do nomanate
and appoint my sons Jethro and James Butler my executors to see this my
will done and performed revoking all other or former wills made by me or
suffered to be done in my name in witness where unto I have set my hand
and seal this fift day of October 1810
M Butler his
Demsey Butler Epaphroditus Butler [seal]
Isham Butler mark
777/5 will was found in the Loose Papers of the Isle of Wight Circuit Court
Unrecorded Wills, Ace. No. 32814, Archives and Records Division, Virginia State
Library and Archives, Richmond, Virginia, and is published here with the kind
permission of Dr. Louis H. Manarin, State Archivist.
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Coioni&t WiMamsSurg
Historical Monument
Patriot's Monument at the Old Capitol in Colonial Williamsburg
Submitted by Mrs. Guthrie Tolbert Pratt
There is a monument in the courtyard of the old Capitol in Colonial
Williamsburg, Virginia, which contains information of interest to those who
have Southside Virginia connections. It was placed there by the Association
for Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. On the front is a list of events which
occurred at Raleigh Tavern and the Capitol before the Revolution. On the
reverse side are the names of one hundred forty seven burgesses who, in
1774, signed an agreement not to import or purchase British goods.
The front of the monument:
THE OLD CAPITOL
Here Patrick Henry first kindled the flames of revolution by his resolutions
and speech against the Stamp Act May 29-30 1765.
Here March 12, 1773, Dabney Carr offered and the Convention of Virginia
unanimously adopted the resolution to appoint a committee to correspond
with similar committees in the other colonies: The first step taken towards
the union of the states.
Here May 15, 1776, the Convention of Virginia through resolutions drafted
by Edmund Pendleton, offered by Thomas Nelson, Junior, advocated by
Patrick Henry unanimously called on Congress to declare the colonies free
and independent states.
Here June 12, 1776, was adopted by the convention the immortal work of
George Mason, the Declaration of Rights: and on June 29, 1776 the first
written constitution of a free and independent state ever framed.
The reverse side of the monument has the following list of names, given in
three groups of four columns each, possibly corresponding with the three
dates given in the heading, to wit:
Members of the House of Burgesses who at the Raleigh Tavern May 18,
1769 and May 27, 1774 and August 1774 entered into association against the
importation or purchase of British manufactures.
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Column I
Philip Ludwell Grymes
Nathaniel Edwards, Jr.
William Cabell, Jr.
George Washington
Wilson Miles Cary
Richard Henry Lee
Robert Rutherford
Patrick Henry, Jr.
Thomas Nelson, Jr.
William Macon, Jr.
Joseph Hutchings
Thomas Parramore
Cornelius Thomas
Thomas Claiborne
Richard Anderson
Thomas Jefferson
Richard Randolph
Josias Payne, Jr.
Champion Travis
Thomas Harrison
James Scott, Jr.
Column III
Archibald Cary
Charles Carter
Carter Braxton
Peter Johnston
Thomas Whiting
John Alexander
John Blair, Jr.
Thomas Johnson
Richard Starke
John Lewis, Jr.
Charles Lynch
Thomas Bayley
Lewis Burwell
Richard Baker
Joseph Cabell
Thomas Walker
William Roane
John Donelson
James Bridger
Gabriel Jones
Richard Bland
Peyton Randall Speaker
Robert Carter Nicholas Treasurer
Column II
Nathaniel Terry
Burwell Bassett
William Clayton
Thomas Glascock
Benjamin Howard
Alexander Trent
Paul Carrington
Southey Simpson
Peter Poythress
James Hamilton
Willis Riddick
Fourshee Tebbs
Edward Osborne
Francis Peyton
Robert Munford
Boiling Starke
Robert Boiling
Thomas Barbour
William Acrill
Hartwell Cocke
John Harmanson
Column TV
Thomson Mason
James Walker
Thomas Scott
John Woodson
Abraham Hite
Henry Taylor
Severn Eyre
George Ball
John Wilson
David Mason
Hugh Inness
John Talbot
Richard Lee
John Ackiss
John Green
Isaac Read
James Wood
Edwin Gray
David Mead
Henry Lee
John Mayo
At the bottom of the lists, not aligned with other columns
Robert Munford, Mecklenburg
Edward Hack Mosely, Jr.
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Page 117
Column I
Robert Wornley Carter
Bartholomew Dandridge
Francis Lightfoot Lee
Nicholas Faulcon, Jr.
Benjamin Harrison
Francis Slaughter
William Langhorne
Thomas Newton, Jr.
Richard Mitchell
Worlich Westwood
James Taylor, Jr.
Benjamin Watkins
Column III
Richard Adams
Rodham Kenner
Thomas Pettus
Richard Hardy
Peter LeGrand
William Aylet
John Bowdoin
Joseph Nevil
Samuel DuVall
John Burton
John Bowyer
Charles May
Group II
Column II
Edmund Pendleton
William Harwood
Henry Pendleton
William Fleming
Samuel McDowell
James Edmondson
Matthew Marable
Edmund Berkeley
James Montague
John Hite
John Banister
Mann Page, Jr.
Column IV
James Speed
James Henry
Isaac Coles
Henry Field
John Walker
James Polk
Isaac Zane
Henry Bell
Henry King
John West
John Syme
John Winn
At the bottom of the group, not in columns:
Lewis Burwell, Gloucester
George Carter, Stafford
Column I
George Stubblefield
Christopher Wright
Column III
George Brooks
Allen Cocke
Group III
Column II
William Fitzhugh
Thomas Marshall
Column TV
Lemuel Riddick
Dudley Digges
Across the bottom of the columns:
Thomas Mann Randolph
James Mercer
Peter Pressley Thornton
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The Southside Virginian, Vol. XI No. 3
HaCifa^ County
Powers of Attorney
Selections from Halifax County Deed Books 43 - 46 (1836 - 1840)
Submitted by J. C. Kolbe
Continued from Vol. XI No. 2, pp. 72-77.
Editor's Note: These powers of attorney recorded in the Halifax County Deed
Books were selected and abstracted by Mr. Kolbe to identify persons who
migrated from Halifax County, to give their place of residence and their continued
ties with the county of Halifax. They are presented with the deed book number
first and then the page number in that book
DB 43, p. 73 Benjamin Browder, Jessee Browder, Cinis Browder, Jonathan
Browder, Wm R. Bostick, Drury Wall; which Benjamin Browder, Jesse Browder,
Cinis Browder, and Jonathan Browder are the children and heirs of Thompson
Browder deed.; and Drury Wall who married Jane Browder and Tabitha Browder
who married Wm Bosuck, appoint William P. Pulliam, all of the county of Halifax,
Virginia, power of attorney to receive from John Sydnor, executor of David
Thacker, deed., from the estate of Jones Browder deed., as legatees of the said
Jones Browder, Drury Wall and William Bostick who married Jane and Tabitha
Browder who are also children of the said Thompson Browder.
Signed Benjamin Browder, Jesse Browder, Jonathan Browder, Wm R. Bostick and
by his mark Drury Wall
dated: 28 March 1836 recorded: 28 March 1836
DB 43, p. 132 John H. Wimbish of the county of Halifax, and Abraham W.
Wimbish of the county of Campbell, appoint Francis T. Taylor of the county of
Hickman, Kentucky to transact business concerning land in Hickman County,
Kentucky.
Signed J H Wimbish and A W Wimbish
dated: 2 May 1836. recorded: 2 May 1836
DB 43, p. 136 William Terry and John H. Wimbish of Halifax County, Virginia
appoint Francis T. Taylor of the county of Hickman, Kentucky, power of attorney
to take to his possession a tract of land in Kentucky, part of a Military Warrant,
12 August 1784 granted William Terry and Polly his wife, John Hunt and Elizabeth
his wife, John H. Wimbish and Armistead Barkwell by deed of 3 November 1824.
Land set apart for Virginia soldiers, on Little Obeon Creek south of the
Tennessee River.
Signed Wm Terry and J H Wimbish
dated: 7 May 1836 recorded: 7 May 1836
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DB 43, p. 194 Richard Mincha and Frances his wife of the county of Jackson,
Tennessee, appoint John D. Gaines of Halifax County, Virginia, power of attorney
to represent their part interest in the estate of Frances Gaines, formerly Frances
Taylor, in the will or deed of gift of her father, Frank R. Taylor of King and
Queen County, Virginia. Also to receive of the sheriff of Halifax County of Jacob
Thomas of Halifax County as executor of John Martin. Also claims in the name
of Thomas Gaines, William Drain [?] and Elizabeth his wife, and Richard Mincha
and Frances his wife against Jacob Thomas.
Richard Mincha and Frances Mincha, signed with their marks.
dated: 8 December 1835 recorded: 16 Jury 1836
DB 43, p. 196 William Danven and Elizabeth his wife of Jackson County,
Tennessee, to John B. Gaines of Halifax County, Virginia, power of attorney to
receive our interest in the estate of Francis Gaines, formerly Francis Taylor, held
under the will or deed of gift of her father, Frank Taylor, of King and Queen
County, Virginia, especially all monies and slaves from Jacob Thomas, executor of
John Martin deed., and also the results of a suit in the name of Thomas Gaines,
William Danvin and Elizabeth his wife, and Richard Mincha and Francis his wife,
against Jacob Thomas executor of John Martin deed.
dated: 8 December 1835 recorded: 16 Jury 1836
DB 43, p. 257 John Portes and Norflet Portes his wife Fanny Kemp, heirs and
joint heirs with Thomas P. Kemp of Nash County, North Carolina, of William P.
Kemp, deed., NC appoint Thomas P. Kemp of the state of North Carolina, power
of attorney to collect money in the state of Virginia.
Signed John Portes and for his wife Norflet Portes
dated: 11 February 1834. recorded: 22 August 1836
DB 43, p. 298 Joel A Light of the county of Dyer, Tennessee, appoints brother
Elias P. Light of the same county, power of attorney to transact business and land
in the state of Virginia which came to him from his father Stephen Light
Signed Joel A Light
dated: 16 June 1836 recorded: 6 September 1836
DB 43, p. 416 Carroll County, Tennessee, William H. Franklin to James B. Jones
of the county and state aforesaid, power of attorney on account of Susan J.
Franklin for whom I am guardian to receive all monies due Susan J. Franklin in
Virginia.
dated: 23 September 1836 recorded: 1 November 1836
DB 43, p. 418 Joseph D. Scales of Carroll County, Tennessee, appoints James B.
Jones of the same county, power of attorney to collect the amount due from
Edward Franklin, deed, of the town of Danville, Virginia, for whom Jas S Easley
was guardian.
Signed Joseph D Scales
dated: 23 September 1836 recorded: 1 November 1836
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DB 43, p. 419 John H. Wimbish of Halifax County, Virginia, appoint Richard
Watkins of the County of Fayette, Tennessee, power of attorney to demand his
part from the will of Christopher Hunt, deed, of Fayette County.
dated: 2 November 1836 recorded: 1 November 1836
DB 43, p. 432 Surry County, North Carolina, William Evans and Rebecca Evans
to James Evans of the county and state aforesaid, power of attorney to sell our
interest in land on Difficult Creek in Halifax County, Virginia.
dated: 17 October 1836 recorded: 12 November 1836
DB 43, p. 466 James Sneed of Caswell County, North Carolina, appoint friend
Abm. [Abraham] W. Wimbish of Campbell County, Virginia, power of attorney to
convey land in Halifax County, Virginia adjoining land of Beverly C West, Thomas
Spraggins, Elijah H. Caper and others, purchased of Johnaab George.
Witness: Isham Moore Signed: James Sneed
dated: 4 August 1831 recorded: 29 November 1836
DB 43, p. 515 Richard Minchey and Frances Minchey his wife, formerly Frances
Gaines, daughter of Richard Gaines and Francies Gaines, formerly Frances Taylor
of King and Queen County, Virginia, and William Darwin and Elizabeth Darwin,
his wife who was formerly Elizabeth Gaines, daughter of Richard and Frances
Gaines; of Jackson County, Tennessee, appoint John S. Turner of Jackson County,
Tennessee power of attorney.
Signed William Darwin and Elizabeth Darwin; Richard Minchey and Frances
Minchey signed with their marks
dated: 6 November 1836.
DB 43, p. 519 Joseph Crews of Hardimon County, Tennessee, to Thomas Hall,
power of attorney of Halifax County, Virginia, to collect monies due me from law
suits.
dated: 5 December 1836 recorded: 7 January 1836?
DB 43, p. 594 John Street of the county of Halifax, Virginia, departed this life
intestate leaving several children and his widow, his heirs, among them William
Street his son of Highland County, Ohio; Charles Rudder [?] administrator of the
estate. William Street appoints Benjamin Brady of Highland County, power of
attorney for the share of the estate due William Street
Witnesses: Samuel Bell, John S White Signed William Street
dated: 23 July 1834 recorded: 27 February 1837
DB 44, p. 173 James Lovelace of Halifax County, Virginia, appoints Burgess M.
Ferrell of Halifax County, power of attorney to recover from the estate of David
Poiner, Sen'r. deed, money entitled to as guardian of my three children in the right
of my wife, formerly Elizabeth Poyner, the granddaughter of the said David
Poyner, deed, and the daughter of Thomas Poyner.
Signed James Lovelace
dated: 29 July 1837 recorded: 29 July 1837
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DB 44, p. 197 Isaac Durham guardian of Martha Ann and Mary Glass orphans
of William J. Glass, to Absolem Farmer of Mississippi, power of attorney to
receive from sundry persons debts in the state aforesaid and to rent out lands.
dated: 30 August 1837 recorded: 30 August 1837
DB 44, p. 351 Selvanus S. Neal of Limestone County, Alabama, appoints Henry
W. Hundley power of attorney to receive of Matthew I. Rowlett, John Lime,
James E. Moon and William Butler, commissioners of Halifax County, Virginia,
from the estate of late mother Elizabeth A Neal, deed, one seventh part of share
of the estate. Money to be paid Elisha E. Hundley to whom his share of the
estate he sold.
Signed Selvanus S Neal
dated: 17 November 1837 recorded: November 1837
DB 44, p. 363 Melkejah Wilson and Rebecca his wife of Halifax County, Virginia,
about to depart for the Western Country appoint Captain John Ferrell of
aforesaid county, power of attorney to dispose of lands on the second fork of
Birches Creek in Halifax County. Ferrell also to collect debts from Joseph Marsh
and Elizabeth Nelson of Stokes County, North Carolina in the hands of John
Banner.
Witnesses: William Terry, Ambrose Haley, Recorded: 7 November 1837
Kedge Wilson and Rebekah Wilson signed with their marks.
Recorded: 27 November 1837
DB 44, p. 370 Richard Logan, Executor of Samuel Williams, deed, of Halifax
County, Virginia. Samuel Williams and John H. Wimbish of county aforesaid on
18 October, 1818 purchased of Thomas Hudson of Halifax County, his interest in
land granted Henry Moss by patent 5 July 1786 lying in the district set apart for
officers and soldiers of the Continental Line, on the Cumberland River and Sandy
Creek. Land deeded by Henry Moss to Thomas Hudson, John Hudson, Henry M.
Hudson, Francis Hudson, William Hudson and Samuel Hudson dated 18
November 1806 and recorded in Powhatan County, Virginia on 19 November
1806. Richard Logan and John H. Wimbish appoint Francis T. Taylor of the
county of Hickman, Kentucky to sell individual interest in the 1000 acres of land.
Signed Richd Logan Exor of Saml Williams, J H Wimbish
dated: 27 November 1837 recorded: 27 November 1837
DB 44, p. 417 John H. Edmondson, guardian for William Thomas Wallington only
heir of Paul Wallington, deed, of Halifax County, Virginia, appoints Jonathan B.
Stovall of the said county, attorney to secure legacy that is due him from the estate
of Armistead W. Wallington, deed, late of Tennessee.
Witnesses: William Barksdale, Alexander Petty.
Signed John H Edmondson, Guardian
dated: 1 December 1837 recorded: 6 December 1837
DB 44, p. 418 John P. Wallington and Obadiah Owen of Halifax County appoint
Jonathan B. Stovall of said county, attorney to settle interest in the estate of
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Armistead Wallington, deed., formerly of the said county and removed to the state
of Tennessee.
signed John P Wallington and Obadiah Owen
with his mark
dated: 11 November 1837 recorded: 6 December 1837
DB 44, p. 432 StokJey Slayden of Graves County, Kentucky, appoints Armistead
Bostick of said county to recover from Halifax County, Virginia that money due
as heir of the estate of Eliza. Jones, deed, willed her by Thomas Dodson, deed.
Signed StokJey Slayden
dated: 14 October 1837 recorded: 20 December 1837
DB 44, p. 450 Polly Brown of Halifax County, Virginia, to S. B. Tinsley of
Hanover County, Virginia, power of attorney to sell a tract in Hanover County
containing 98 acres assigned me in the division of my father's estate.
dated: 30 December 1837 recorded: 1 January 1838
DB 44, p. 451 John S. Franklin of Carroll County, Tennessee, to Charles B.
Bomar, power of attorney to receive any demands against Edward J. Franklin of
Halifax County, Virginia.
dated: 25 November 1837 recorded: 2 January 1838
DB 44, p. 483 (Mrs) Ann Pansomby [?] widow, of Dinwiddie County, Virginia,
appoints David Shallow of Mecklenburg (County, Virginia) attorney to sell land
in the state of Virginia.
Signed Ann Pansomnby
dated: 1 July 1837 recorded: 23 Januanry 1838
DB 44, p. 517 Samuel Pate Jr. of Halifax County, Virginia, appoint William
Sydnor of Halifax County, Virginia, attorney to sell stallions.
Witnesses: James Young, Geo. W Davenport Signed Samuel Pate, Jr.
dated: 19 February 1838 recorded: 19 February 1838
DB 44, p. 629 Matthew I. Rowlett of Halifax County, Virginia, appoints Joseph
W. Chambers of Jackson Western District, Tennessee, attorney to collect money
from Wm W. Hurt and Samuel Dickinson and S. Cocke.
Signed Matthew I Rowlett
dated: 19 April 1838 recorded: 19 April 1838
DB 45, p. 34 Joel Chappell of Madison County, Tennessee, to Elisha Barksdale
Jr. of Halifax County, Virginia, power of attorney to sell all lands in Halifax
County to which I am entitled.
dated: 28 April 1838 recorded: 12 May 1838
DB 45, p. 38 George Seamore and Liney Seamore of Henderson County,
Tennessee, appoints Cornelius McHaney attorney to secure from William Warhop
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my distributive share which descended to me from Frankey Petty, deed., late of the
county of Halifax, Virginia.
George Seamore and Liney Seamore, signed their marks
dated: 2 April 1838 recorded: 22 May 1838
DB 45, p. 185 John Murphey of Halifax County, Virginia, appoints John Colins
or Clement M. Adkisson, or either, attorneys to transact business concerning lands
belonging to the estate of my late father, John Murphey, and in possession of
Mary Murphey as dower property.
Signed John Murphey
dated: 16 October 1838 recorded: 16 October 1838
DB 45, p. 217 William Woden of Halifax County, Virginia, appoints John C.
Michie attorney to settle land in Arkansas Military District
William Woden, signed with his mark
dated: 3 November 1838 recorded: 3 November 1838
DB 45, p. 218 John Ladd of Halifax county, appoints John Michie attorny of said
county to settle his share of the estate of deceased father in law, John Adkinson.
signed John Ladd
dated: 1 November 1838 recorded: 6 November 1838
DB 45, p. 225 Cumberland County, Kentucky Thomas Cole and wife Martha, late
Martha Godby, one of the daughters and heirs at law of Russel Godby and
Christon Godby his wife late of Halifax County, Virginia, to our son Russel Godby
Cole, power of attorney. Whereas Russel Godly died in Halifax County, Virginia
and by his will there was a specific devises, and one to his wife Christean, the
mother of the said Martha, at the death of Christean the estate to be divided
between 4 daughters Martha, Caty, Nancy, Polly. We empower Russel Godly Cole
to sell our interest in lands of Christean Cole deed.
dated: 3 October 1838 recorded: 15 November 1838
DB 45, p. 242 Thomas Childris of Spencer County, Indiana, to Fleming Childris
of Caswell County, North Carolina, power of attorney to receive from the executor
of Thomas Boyd deed, of Halifax County, Virginia, all legacies left me by his will,
which was willed to me as one of the children and heirs of Elizabeth Boyd.
dated: 25 August 1838 recorded: 27 November 1838
DB 45, p. 292 Thomas P. Coats of Trigg County, Kentucky but now in Halifax
County, Virginia, to James Faulkner, power of attorney to sue for any estate I
have in Virginia, whereas I Thomas Coats having power of attorney from my
mother, Susan Coats, of Trigg County, Kentucky, for any estate she has in
Virginia.
dated: 6 April 1838 recorded: 9 January 1839
DB 45, p. 295 William Sadler and Nancy Sadler, his wife; John Sadler; Mary
Sadler; Robert Sadler; Anderson Morris and Judith, his wife; and Martha
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Thomerson, all of Halifax County, Virginia, appoint Levi Blankenship of same
county, attorney to transact business in the interest of the above under the will of
Pleasants Richards, deed, of Amelia County, Virginia.
Signed William Saddler, Nancy Sadler, John Sadler, Robert Sadler, Anderson
Morris, Judith Morris, Martha Thomerson, Mary Sadler, signed with their marks
dated: 10 January 1839 recorded: 15 January 1839
DB 45, p. 297 Robt W. Biggs; Edmund Owen, and Nancy, his wife; John H.
Barley and Margarett, his wife; John Sale and Elizabeth, his wife; Peter Compton
and Sarah, his wife; James Sale and Fanny, his wife, of Pittsh/vania County,
Virginia, appoint Freemon Biggs attorney, as distributees in the estate of Robert
Williams, deed.
Signed Robert W Biggs, Edmund Owen, Nancy Owen, John W Barley, Margarett
W Barley, John Sale, Elizabeth Sale, Peter Compton, James Sale, Frances Sale
dated: 28 May 1838 recorded: 30 January 1839
DB 45, p. 304 Reuben Church, Samuel Church, Johnathan Moss and Elizabeth
Moss (his wife) of Henderson County, Kentucky, appoint friend Matthew Pickett
of Haywood County, Tennessee, attorney to attend the division of the dower of
Elizabeth Pickett, deed, late of Halifax County, Virginia.
Signed Reuben Church and Samuel Church.
John Moss and Elizabeth Moss signed with their marks
dated: 22 October 1838 recorded: 28 January 1839
DB 45, p. 329 Baldwin County, Mflledgeville, Georgia, 22 June 1836 Wm H.
Chambers, John E. Chambers, _ief A Chambers to Thomas G. Chambers, power
of attorney.
recorded: 29 January 1839
DB 45, p. 448 Samuel C. McDaniel, John Morris and Matilda his wife, and
Permelia Brown of Perry County, Missouri, appoint Jonathan B. Stovall of Halifax
County, Virginia, attorney to sell parcel of land on the waters of Terrible Creek
surrounded by land of James Bruce, 100 acres, for the use and benefit of Jane
McDaniel, formerly Jane Hoskins, wife of James McDaniel of same county.
Signed Samuel McDaniel and John Morris;
Matilda Morris and Permelia Brown, signed with their marks.
dated: 8 November 1838 recorded: 4 June 1839
DB 45, p. 473 Frances Phillips, (late widow of Nimrod Ferguson) and Emily
Ferguson (daughter and heir at law of Nimrod Ferguson, deed., late of Halifax
County, Virginia) of Fayette County, Tennessee, appoint William Warhop of
Halifax County, Virginia, attorney to sell lands in Halifax County to which we are
entitled as heirs of Nimrod Ferguson.
Signed Frances Phillis and Emily Ferguson
dated: 4 June 1839 recorded: 6 July 1839
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DB 45, p. 504 Thomas Dodson of Halifax County, Virginia, died leaving a will
and conditionally leaving a legacy to his granddaughter but if the said Eliza T.
Dodson died without issue the legacy would go to the surviving children of Thomas
Dodson. She married Booker James and died without issue. Dodson Puckett one
of the revisionary legatees brought suit for property from Booker James, court
ordered division equally among revisionary legatees. Frances Slayden, formerly
Frances Dodson, one of the children of Thomas Dodson, and entitled to one
seventh part of the legacy. She with her husband, Tolbert Slayden, residing in
Graves County, Kentucky, appoint Jerman I. Wingo of Graves County to secure
the property.
Signed Tolbert Slayden and Frances Slayden
dated: 29 June 1839 recorded: 7 August 1839
DB 46 p. 85 State of Alabama, Green County.
Harriet H. Bacon of county and state aforesaid duly appointed guardian by
orphans court of Green County of my minor children, William Henry Bacon,
Harriet P. Bacon, Waddy A Bacon, children of my late husband, Edmund P.
Bacon deed, to James G. Richardson of Lunenburg County, power of attorney to
settle with the executor of administration of the brother of my husband now deed,
to wit John Bacon deed, who died in Halifax County, Virginia and to receive any
part of the estate due me or my children.
dated: 1 March 1839 recorded: 25 November 1839
DB 46, p. 267 Ann O. Carter of Menard County, Illinois to Alexander S. Boyd of
Menard County, power of attorney to receive from the executor of Alexander
Carter late of Halifax County, Virginia, all monies due me.
dated: 17 October 1839 recorded: 4 May 1840
DB 46, p. 269 Richard E. Bennett of Menard County, Illinois to Alexander S.
Boyd of Menard County, power of attorney to receive from the administrator or
executor of the estate of Alexander Carter late of Halifax County, Virginia, deed.,
all monies which are due me in my own right or the right of my wife Maria
Bennett
Dated: 17 October 1839 recorded: 4 May 1840.
to be continued
Published here with the kind permission of the Archives and Records Division,
Virginia State Library and Archives, Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Louis H. Manarin,
State Archivist
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THnutiddie County
Bible Records
Old Records and Books Belonging to Marvin L Rose
Transcribed by Kathryn Sawyer Hooper
Subject Old records and books belonging to Marvin L. Rose.
A. Graves Bible
B. Rose Bible
C. Old books of Marvin L. Rose.
Location: At the home of Marvin L. Rose, 2 miles east of Dinwiddie
Courthouse, Virginia on Route #626, thence 5 miles south on Route #660,
thence west 1.3 miles on Route #609, thence south 3.7 miles on Route #659,
thence southwest .1 of a mile on Route #665.
Date: Copyright date 1831.
Owners:
A. First owned by George Graves; next owned by Frances Graves Rose,
daughter of George Graves. Owned today (1936) by Marvin L Rose, son
of Frances Graves Rose.
B. Owned by Marvin L. Rose.
C. Owned by Marvin L. Rose.
Description:
A The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testament, together with
the apocrypha. Published by McCarty and Davis, 171 Market Street; I.
Ashmeal and Company, printers, Philadelphia. 1831.
Historical Significance:
A The following inscriptions are found in this Bible: (Graves Bible)
Robert Graves, the son of Richard Graves and Dolly his wife was born
the 30th of May 1791.
George B. Graves the son of Richard Graves and Dolly his wife was born
the 3rd of May 1796.
Nancy Booth Tyus, daughter of Thomas Tyus and Frances Tyus his wife
was born the 13th of November 1793.
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George B. Graves and Nancy Booth Tyus were married the 1st day of
October 1818.
Richard Thomas Graves, son of George Graves and Nancy B. his wife
was born the 19th of November 1819.
William Henry Graves, son of George Graves and Nancy B. his wife was
born the 2nd of August 1822.
Thomas Blunt Graves, son of George Graves and Nancy B. his wife was
born the 26th of November 1824.
Robert Green Graves, son of George Graves and Nancy B. his wife was
born the 6th of April 1827.
Richard Hill Graves, the son of George and Nancy B. his wife was born
the 30th of October 1828.
Elizabeth Frances Graves, daughter of George Graves and Nancy B. his
wife was the 17th of September 1830.
Eldridge Blunt Graves, son of George Graves and Nancy B. his wife was
born the 1st of October 1832.
James Franklin Graves, the son of George Graves and Nancy B. his wife
was born September 13th, 1837.
Deaths:
Richard Thomas Graves, son of George Graves and Nancy B. his wife,
departed this life the 23rd of December 1822. Aged 3 yrs. 1 month and
4 days.
William Henry Graves, son of George Graves and Nancy B. his wife,
departed this life the 11th of September 1826. Aged 4 years 1 month
and 9 days.
Eldridge Blunt Graves, son of George Graves and Nancy B. his wife
departed this life the 11th of October 1836. Aged 4 yrs & 11 days.
B. Inscriptions from the Rose Bible.
Luzoam, daughter of Thomas Rose and Martha his wife born April 5,
1814.
Lottey, daughter of Thomas Rose and Martha his wife born April 9,
1815.
George W. son of Thomas and Martha his wife born October 4, 1816.
Dolly, daughter of Thomas Rose and Martha his wife, born July 7,
1818.
Stith, son of Thomas Rose and Martha his wife born December 24, 1819.
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Benjamin, son of Thomas Rose and Martha his wife born February' 18,
1821.
Peter Rose, son of Thomas Rose and Martha his wife born September
7, 1822.
Poll)', daughter of Thos. Rose and Martha his wife born December 27,
1823.
Lucy and Turon, children of Thos. Rose and Martha his wife born Jan.
4, 1826.
Eliza Rose, daughter of Thomas Rose and Martha his wife, born May 1,
1828.
Thos. Rose 2nd, son of Thos. Rose and Martha his wife born October
3, 1829.
Mary Ann, duaghter of Thomas Rose the 2nd, and Elizabeth Frances
Graves his wife, born October 23, 1853.
Richard Milton, son of Thos. Rose the 2nd, and Elizabeth Frances
Graves his wife, born Jury 1, 1857.
Everette Graves, son of Thos. Rose the 2nd, and Elizabeth Frances
Graves, his wife, born July 23, 1859.
Martha Lilla, daughter of Thos. Rose the 2nd and Elizabeth Frances
Graves, his wife, born August 28, 1860.
Susan Frances, daughter of Thos. Rose the 2nd and Elizabeth Frances
Graves his wife was born April 14, 1862.
Thomas Everette, son of Thos. Rose the 2nd and Elizabeth Frances
Graves his wife was born September 12, 1863.
Marvin Lucius, son of Thos. Rose the 2nd and Elizabeth Frances Graves
his wife was born February 15, 1872.
Marriages:
Thomas Rose the 2nd and Elizabeth Frances Graves were married the
5th day of January 1853.
George W. Rose was married to V. J. Anderson the 12th of December
1844.
C. Old books owned by Marvin L. Rose.
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Historicus
ac
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Copyright Date 1804.
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The
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And
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1797.
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Respecting the future removal
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Vol 2
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This transcription was found in the Works Progress Administration of Virginia
Historical Inventory, Dinwiddie County, 1936, Film 509, Reel 9, Archives and
Records Division, Virginia State Library and Archives, Richmond, Virginia, and
is published here with the kind permission of Dr. Louis H Manarin, State
Archivist
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'Bucf&gfiam County
Bible Records
Bible of Nicholas Mills & Ann Eliza Horsley (1781 - 1873)
Transcribed by Christopher M. Hooper
Owned by Mrs. Charley N. Smith, Rt. 1, Box 2070, Manteo, Buckingham, VA
23921
Contributed by Hazel Letts Williamson, Chairman Genealogical Records
Committee, Blue Ridge Chapter NSDAR, Lynchburg, Virginia, 1990
New Testament
New York
Robinson & Franklin
Broadway
1839
Page 1
Family Register
Marriages
Nicholas Mills, Jr. Richmond City to Ann E. Horsley of Buckingham, 25th of
November 1841
Mary Elizabeth to Camm Patteson of Buckingham County at Island View 3rd
March 1863
Sallie Payne Mills to Otho Sutton of Baltimore City July 21, 1868 at Island
View by Rev Dr Ridout (?)
Ella Y Mills to John G. Friend of Petersburg by the Rev. Rob1 A. Gibson at
Island View June 4, 1872
(This space is occupied by a newspaper clipping date line June 4, 1873, an
obituary of the death of Ella Y. Friend)
Page 2
Births
Nicholas Mills Born December 14, 1817 at Buckhill Chesterfield County Va.
Ann Eliza Horsley my wife Born January 27th 1822 at Travellers Rest
Buckingham County Va.
Mary Elizabeth Mills Born March 12 1843 Sunday night Vi past ten Oclock
Travellers Rest Buckingham County Va.
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Sallie Payne Mills Born February 9th 1845 Sunday Night 8 Oclock at
Travellers Rest, Buckingham County, Va.
Born December 5th 1852 8 Oclock Sunday morning a lovely little boy.
Ella Yancey Mills Born May 10th 1854 2 Oclock in the morning (Monday) at
Island View Buckingham County.
Anna Crawford Mills Born August 2nd 1862 1 Oclock Saturday morning at
Island View Buckingham County.
Mills Dorsey Sutton and Mary Hillard Sutton, son and daughter of Otho
Sutton and Sallie Paine Mills born July 26, 1869 at Island View Buckingham
County., Va.
Warwick Douglass Patteson, son of Camm Patteson and Mary Elizabeth
Mills born minutes after five PM January 4th 1864 at Island View,
Buckingham Co. Va.
Page 3
Births
Nicholas Mills Sr son of Nicholas & Nancy Mills was born Hanover County
Novr. 23rd 1781.
Sally Ronald — Daughter of Andrew Ronald & Sally Payne, daughter of
Josiah Payne of Goochland County was born at Richmond City Feby 20th
1788.
Nicholas Mills Sr was married to Sally Ronald in the town of Manchester
August 10th 1805.
Issue of Nicholas Mills Sr and Sally his wife — George born at Manchester
Monday about 2 Oclock April 28th 1806.
William born at Manchester Saturday Vz past 6 Oclock morning May 7th,
1808.
Jane Nicaline born at Manchester at 5 Oclock morning 2nd Augt 1809 —
Died and buried in Hanover her fathers birthplace on 8th Sept. 1810.
Sarah Ann — Born in Manchester Saturday morn 9 Oclock 20th Octr 1810.
Charles Spotswood Born in Manchester Tuesday evening 9 Oclock Sept 29th
1812.
Mary Cooper Born in Manchester Wednesday 2 Oclock in the afternoon
October 12th 1814 — Married R. B. Corbin 19th Nov 1839 — Died 10th April
1852 leaving 2 sons & 2 daughters.
Julia Born at Manchester Feby 9, 1816, died at Buckhill Oct 30th 1820
Nicholas Born at Buckhill Sunday afternoon 1 Oclock Decr 14th 1817
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Jane Ronald born at Buckhill Sunday morning Sept 6th 1819 —
Frances Payne Born Buckhill Thursday morning 3 Oclock Feby 15th 1821 —
died 17th October 1823.
Nancy Born at Buckhill Friday Evening Vi past 11 Oclock July 12th 1822 —
died 23rd March 1824 —
Andrew Ronald Born at Buckhill Monday morning May 17th 1824 — died
July 4th 1825 —
Ronald Born at Buckhill Wednesday Vi past 8 Oclock Oct 26th 1825
Robert Born at Buckhill Tuesday morning Vi past 4 Oclock Novr 20th 1827.
Died 2nd May 1828 —
Page 4
Deaths
Sally Mills Died in Richmond Saturday morning 17th Jany 1857, 4 Oclock My
poor Mother. NM Jr.
William Mills my 2nd oldest brother died in Philadelphia 26th day of June
1861 NMJr
Nicholas Mills my beloved father died at his residence in Richmond Sept 13th
1862 at the advanced age of 81 leaving no enemies but a large circle of
friends who with his six children deeply lament their loss.
Anna Crawford Mills Died of Pneumonia following Diptheria no Sunday
morning 30 minutes after 12 Oclock August 20th 1865. My dearest Pet was
as sweet as a mortal being could be. She is now with angels. NM
Died July 26, 1869 Mary Hillard Sutton, Daughter of Otho Sutton & Sallie
his wife.
Died July 1st 1871 Claude Sutton age 9 months. Son of Otho Sutton and
Sallie his wife.
Died in Richmond City 4th June 1873 Ella Y. Friend. Dearest Ella we all
grieve and weep for thee.
This transcription was found in the Bible Records, Accession No. 33849,
contained in the Virginia State Library and Archives, Richmond, Virginia,
and is published here with the kind permission of Dr. Louis H. Manarin,
State Archivist
The Southside Virginian, Vol. XI No. 3 Page 133
Amelia, & O^pttoway counties
Family History and Bible Record
A Southside Family Goes West
The Bible records of John Motley
Submitted by John Hale Stutesman
A Bible now in the hands of Ann Griffiths, 112 Lewis Court,
Greensburg, Kentucky, 42743, contains a record of the life and family
of "John Mottley Jun(ior)" who was "Born 27th May 1774," married
twice, had eight children, and migrated west from Virginia to
Kentucky where he "Departed this life 20th June 1828." That record,
with the accompanying family record of his son-in-law, Josiah
Brummal, who bought the Bible at the estate sale in 1828, is
published here because Motley and his ancestors for several
generations were residents of the "Southside."
John Motley (Mottley), born 27 May 1774 in Amelia County, Virginia,
was a son of Joel and Mary (Williams) Motley who were married in
1769 in Amelia County. Joel was a son of Joseph and Elizabeth
(Forrest) Motley who came out of Gloucester County, Virginia, to
settle in that part of Amelia County which would become Nottoway
County. *
In 1799, Matthew Robertson rendered to the Amelia County Court
his account of his guardianship of "John Mottley, Orphan of Joel
Mottley" who, that record stated, "came of age on 27 May 1795." b
That was the man who marked in his own Bible, "John Mottley Jun.
Born 27th May 1774."
Official marriage records of Amelia County show that John Mottley
made bond there 21 December 1798 for his marriage to Polly
Williams Elmore, daughter of Thomas Elmore. They were married
25 December 1798 by Rev. John Skurrey. Although he did not note
her maiden name, John Mottley wrote in his Bible:
■ 17A8 Feb. 1737/38 Joseph Mottley of the County of Gloster bought land on Flat Creek in
Amelia County. Deed Book 1, p. 112.
b Will Book 6, p. 56
Page 134 77?e Southside Virginian, Vol. XI No. 3
"John Mottley Jun. married on the 25th December
1798 Polley Williams Mottley Born 30th August 1783."
That marriage produced the eight children mentioned in the Bible
record, including the Elizabeth Elmore Mottley who would marry
Josiah Brummal in 1828 in Green County, Kentucky, and a son,
William Mottley, who would die gallantly at the Battle of San Jacinto
which was so crucial in the fight for independence of Texas.
The household of John Mottley Jr. was counted in the 1810 census of
Amelia County, Virginia, with 21 slaves. In December of that year,
he bought the land in Green County, Kentucky, where he would
spend the rest of his life.
After the death there of his first wife, John Mottley married in 1821
Sylvia Wilkinson Hundley, a daughter of Josiah and Elizabeth
(Motley) Hundley, who had been neighbors to the Motleys on Flat
Creek waters in Virginia.
John Mottley died, as noted in his Bible, 20 June 1828. He was
buried in the "Motley" Cemetery in southeastern Green County,
Kentucky, under a gravestone which his widow, who preferred a single
't' in her name, inscribed:
John Motley
27 May 1774
20 June 1828
His widow joined him there in 1865, surviving the Civil War; although,
as late as December 1864, when she made her will, she did not
perceive its outcome. Her bequests of slaves in Kentucky in the last
winter of that war show that the elderly lady misunderstood its
purpose and certain end.
John Hale Stutesman
Editor's Note: The author of these notes accompanying the Bible
records of John Mottley and his son-in-law Josiah Brummal
has published a large study of his Virginia ancestry, including
notes on Motley and Hundley families. Some Watkins
Families of Virginia and their Kin: Abbott, Anderson, Bass,
Clay, Cox, Farrar, Hancock, Hundley, Montague, Moseley,
Randolph, Walthall, Woodridge is available from the author
at 305 Spruce Street, San Francisco, CA 94118.
The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, with
Arguments Prefixed to the Different Books; and Moral and
The Southside Virginian, Vol. XI No. 3 Page 135
Theological Observations Illustrating each Chapter: Composed by The
Rev. Mr. Oster Vald, Professor of Divinity, and One of the Ministers
of the Church Neuchatel in Switzerland Translated at the desire of
and recommended by The Society For Propagating Christian
Knowledge. Edinburgh. Printed by Mark and Charles Kerr, His
Majesty's Printers; and sold by James Gillies, Bookseller, Glasgow.
MDCCXCVII
John Mottley Jun. Born 27th May 1774
Polley Williams Mottley Born 30th August 1783
Married on the 25th December 1798
A Son Born on 19th November 1801 & died on 29th November 1801
- is 1 1 days
Thomas Williams Mottley, Son of John & Polley Born 9th May 1803
Parksill Mottley, Son of John & Polley Born 12 January 1806
James Dunlop Mottley, Son of John & Polley Born 22nd February
1808
Elizabeth Ellmore Mottley, Daughter of John & Polley Born 30th
January 1810
William Mottley, Son of John & Polley Born 24th January 1812
Martha Ann Mottley, Daughter of John & Polley Born 16th June
1814
Polley Williams Mottley, Daughter of John & Polley Born 21st
November 1817
Polley Williams Mottley, wife of John Mottley, departed this life the
8th December 1817.
John Mottley, Jr. departed this life 20th June 1828
John Mottley Junr. Born 27th May 1774
Sylvia Wilkinson Hundley Born 30 July 1785
Married on the 12th April 1821
This Bible was bought by Josiah Brummal at John Mottley's Sale in
1 1 1828.
And was the Family Bible of said John Mottley Jr.
signed J F? Brummal
Page 136 The Southside Virginian, Vol. XI No. 3
Mary W. Mottley alias Tucker departed this life 31st July 1837
without leaving no child.
Wm Mottley was killed in the Battle at San Jacinto & Taking of St.
Anna in Texas 1836.
At the end of the Apocrypha is the following:
Josiah Brummal and Mary Chasteen Hundley were married
November 27th 1838
First Child Still Born February 1840
Elizabeth Francis Brummal Born 25th September 1841
Mary Louisa Brummal was Born 20th March 1844
and departed this life 12th February 1845
Elijah Hundley Brummal Born 21st February 1846
Mary Minny Brummal Born 28th November 1848 or 49?
Josiah Hundley Brummal Born 29 March 1851
Mary Chasteen Brummal departed this life 16th March 5V* o'clock
PM 1851 Leaving E. Francis, Elijah H., Mary M., & Josiah H.
Brummal four children living
Josiah Brummal departed this life on the 25th day of July 1861
On the reverse side is the following:
Josiah Brummal was born 30th November 1799
Elizabeth Elenore Mottley was born 30 January 1810
and was married the 6th May 1828
John Mottley Brummal was born 20th November 1829
Josiah Cary Brummal was born 8th June 1832
Josiah Cary Brummal departed this life 23rd March 1834
Henry Cary Brummal was born 22nd July 1835
Elizabeth E. Brummal departed this life 13 November 1837 leaving
two sons John M. & Henry C. Brummal
Henry C. Brummal departed this life 19 March 1842
The Southside Virginian, Vol. XI No. 3 Page 137
Surry County
Court Records
A Day in Court of Surry County, Virginia, 24th June 1687
Submitted by Doris Y. Stone
Transcribed from the original found in Surry County Deeds & Wills
1684-1687, p. 83, located at the Surry County Court House.
To the Worsp" Comissioner for Surry William Carpender humbly
sheweth as being Foreman of the Grand Jury Hee presenteth
Mr Wm Simons for not Cleareing the highway twext his owne Mill &
Savages runn: also I doe present Mr Jn° King because he hath not
cleared the roade according to Law; I doe also present Anthony Hale
as being a pson without a being and skulkes from place to place, I
doe also present Henry Francis Junr as a pson without a being, I doe
also present Jeremia Ellis for stopping the Kings roade, Wm Rogers
presents Xtopher Bly from refraineing from Church and never comes:
Tho: Bage presents Roger Willia's for Comeing to Church drunk, I
doe present Wm Foreman as survey' of Heighwaies for not keepeing
his roade according to Law: I doe also present Wm Foreman for
employing his man of a Sabbath day, upon unlawfull affaires: I doe
also present Francis Regan for killing of unlawfull Hoggs, Wm Dennis
for violateing the Sabeth by the report of Robert austen I doe also
p'sent Willia' Harvy for trespassing upon orphants Land I doe also
present Tho: Bird as being disconted in the possession, of his Land,
I doe also present Thomas Bird for not well grindeing of Corne by
the Informacon of Mr Harrison, Noah Barefoot prsents Jn° Phillipps
for keeping a whore in his house & getting a bastard I doe present
Theophilus as a runagade not planting of Corne, I doe present Mr
Maiden for Employing himselfe & man of Sabbath day for lookeing
for sow's and Piggs, Charles Savage presents Geo: Holly & Susanna
Hale { Wale?} for Common fame. I doe present Tho: Pittman Junr
for not goeing to Church, Timothy Walker for not goeing to Church,
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Arthur Davis presents Jn° Bishop for not goeing to Church: Jn°
Finlea I doe present Tho: Cooke for not goeing to Church, Tho:
Cockrum for not goeing to Church, I doe present Timothy Walker for
being drunk in the Church of a Sabbath day. Edward Newby presents
Tho: Edwards for absenting himselfe from Church and Carieing a
Mare over the River the last Sabbath day by Information of his owne
wife: I present Richard Shaw for absenting himselfe from the Church
Wm P^ Rogers Arthur Davis W111 ^/Carpinder
sigu: yj sigu: signum
Edw^Y Newby
signu:
John Pitford
Charles Savidge
Tho: # Bage
signu
James Wadkins
sign:
John Finley
Wm Cockerham
Noahy^/Barefoot
sign:
0 Patrick Lashley
Vera Rocord6 June 24th 1687
M Edwards C7 Cur
5oLrt\\6\p£ V/l6qiMiA\ - V[Ot
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HANSEN, HOLUBAR, HOWARD, KLUCHECK, PONTUS, THIENES: Any
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BEASLEY: Richard Beasley d 1770/72 Amelia Courthouse, m Ann Pitts, had son
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ARNOLD: Seek parents of James Arnold and his wife Mildred _?_. Ch: James,
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Index • VoL XI No. 3
Abbott 135
Harriet P. 126
Martha Ann
Bishop
Abel 142
John 126
142
Jno. 139
Abernathy 107
Waddy A 126
Phoebe 142
Blair
John 111
William Henry
Richard 142
John 117
Acltiss
126
Rolling 142
Bland
John 117
Bage
Thomas 112
Richard 117
Acrill
Thomas 138,
Walthal 142
Blankenship
William 117
139
Bassett
Levi 125
Adams
Bailey 107
Burwell 117
Blinco
Isaac 109
Baker
Batts
Rebeccah 140
James 109,
Richard 117
William 109
Bly
112
Balfour
Bayley
Christopher
Peter 113
James 111
Thomas 117
138
Richard 118
Ball
Bear
Boist 107
Adkinson
George 117
Sarah 141
Boiling
John 124
Banister
Beasley
Robert 117
Adkisson
John 118
Ambrose 141
Bomar
Clement M.
Banner
Mary 141
Charles B.
124
John 122
Richard 141
123
Aldridge 107
Barbour
Richard
Bondurant 141
Alexander 107
Thomas 117
Reynolds
Boon 107
John 117
Barefoot
141
Bos tick
Allen 107
Noah 138,
Sarah 141
Armistead
Anderson 135
139
William 141
123
Richard 117
Barksdale
Bell
William R.
V. J. 129
Elisha 123
Henry 118
119
Armstrong 107
William 122
Samuel 121
Bosuck
Arnold
Barkwell
Bennett
William 119
Elisha 141
Armistead
Maria 126
Bowdoin
James 141
119
Richard E.
John 118
John 141
Barley
126
Bowyer
Mildred 141
JohnH. 125
Berkeley
John 118
Ashley 107
Margarett 125
Edmund 118
Boyd
Austen
Barnes 107
Bethshears
Alexander S.
Robert 138
William 109
Thomas 110
126
Aylet
Bass 107, 135
Biggs
Elizabeth 124
William 118
Benjamin 142
Freemon 125
Thomas 124
Bacon
Catharine 142
Robert W.
Bozwell
Edmund P.
Daniel 142
125
William 112
126
Edward 142
Bird
Bracey
Harriet H.
Elam 142
Thomas 138
Thomas 112
126
Lucy Ann 142
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Brady
Henry Cary
Burwell
Cary
Benjamin 121
137
Lewis 117,
Archibald 117
Branscombe
J. F. 136
118
Wilson Miles
Richard 110
JohnM. 137
Butler
117
Brantley 107
John Mottley
Agatha 115
Caudle
Brasswell 107
137
Ailse 115
Richard 111
Braxton
Josiah 134,
Demsey 115
Chambers
Carter 117
135, 136, 137
Epaphroditus
-iefA 125
Brewer
Josiah Cary
115
JohnE. 125
John 112, 140
137
Isham 115
Joseph W.
Margaret 140
Josiah H. 137
James 115
123
William 111
Josiah
Jethro 115
Thomas G.
Bridger
Hundley
Juley 115
125
James 117
137
M 115
William H.
Brooks
Mary
Rachel 115
125
George 118
Chasteen
Robert 115
Chappell
Browder
137
William 122
Joel 123
Benjamin 119
Mary Louisa
Cabell
Charles
Cinis 119
137
Joseph 117
Lewis 110
Jane 119
MaryM. 137
William 117
Childris
Jesse 119
Mary Minny
Cain
Fleming 124
Jessee 119
137
George 112
Thomas 124
Jonathan 119
Bulluck
Callahan 142
Church
Jones 119
Elizabeth 114
Camper
Reuben 125
Tabitha 119
John 114
Benjamin
Samuel 125
Thompson
Ledde 114
Lawson 142
Claiborne
119
Mary 114
Caper
Thomas 117
Brown
Obediah 114
Elijah H. 121
Clanton
Patricia K.
Obedier 114
Carpender
Thomas 109
142
Obeider 114
William 138
Clark
Permelia 125
Penelope 114
Carpinder
George 112
Polly 123
Thomas 114,
William 139
Clarke
Bruce
115
Carr
Betty L 140
James 125
Burch
Dabney 116
MaryM. 142
Brummal
Samuel 112
Carrington
Clay 135
E. Francis 137
Burgess
Paul 117
Clayton
Elijah H. 137
William 113
Carter
William 117
Elijah Hundley
Burnett 142
Alexander
Cloninger 107
137
George L.
126
Coats
Elizabeth E.
142
AnnO. 126
Susan 124
137
Osborn L. 142
Charles 117
Thomas 124
Elizabeth
Burton
George 118
Thomas P.
Francis 137
John 118
Robert
124
Henry C. 137
Wornley
118
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Cocke
Allen 118
Hartwell 117
S. 123
Cocker ham
William 139
Cockrum
Thomas 139
Cole
Christean 124
Martha 124
Russel Godby
124
Russel Godly
124
Thomas 124
Coles
Isaac 118
Colins
John 124
Collier
Benjamin 111
Charles 110
Isaac 110
John 112
Lewis 112
Vines 110
Compton
Peter 125
Sarah 125
Conner
Anne 142
Cader 142
James 142
John 142
Lewis 142
Cook
William 110
Cooke
Thomas 139
Cooper
Betty 141
Corbin
R. B. 132
Cox 135
Henry 140
Craft
Samuel 111
Crawford
Abigail 142
Crews
Joseph 121
Crook
Joseph 112
Crute
Richard 140
Cunningham
107
Daines
Elizabeth 142
William 142
Dandridge
Bartholomew
118
Daniel 107
Marmaduke
111
Danven
Elizabeth 120
William 120
Danvin
Elizabeth 120
William 120
Darwin
Elizabeth 121
William 121
Davenport
George W.
123
Davis 107
Arthur 139
Daynes
Elizabeth 142
Dennis
William 138
Dent 141
Denton
James 110
William 112
Dickinson
Samuel 123
Digges
Dudley 118
Dobbins
John 110
Dodson
Eliza T 126
Frances 126
Thomas 123,
126
Donelson
John 117
Drain
Elizabeth 120
William 120
Duggar
John 112
Duke
John 110
Dupree
Benjamin 112
Durham
Isaac 122
DuVall
Samuel 118
Easley
Jas S. 120
Eaves
William 111
Edmondson
James 118
JohnH. 122
Edmunds
Henry 113
Edwards 107
John 112
M. 139
Nathaniel
109, 113, 117
Thomas 139
William 109,
113
Ellis
Jeremia 138
Elmore
Polly Williams
134
Thomas 134
Epes 107
Evans
James 121
Matthew 112
Rebecca 121
William 121
Eyre
Jane 108
Severn 117
Ezell
Benjamin 111
Fanning
Revd. William
111
Farmer
Absolem 122
Farrar 135
Faulcon
Nicholas 118
Faulkner
James 124
Ferguson
Bryant 141
Emily 125
Herman W.
107,108
Nimrod 125
Robert B. 108
Ferrell
Burgess M.
121
John 122
Field
Henry 118
Finlea
Jno. 139
Finley
John 139
Fitzhugh
William 118
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Fleming
William 118
Fletcher
John 111
Floyd
Charles 111
Joseph 110
Flythe
Faith G. 142
Foreman
William 138
Forrest
Elizabeth 134
Fouquet
Guillaume
108
Francis
Henry 138
Franklin
Edward 120
Edward J. 123
JohnS. 123
Susan J. 120
William H.
120
Freeman
Peter 110
Frick
Sarah 140
Friend
EllaY. 131,
133
John G. 131
Fuqua
Frank 108
Gaines
Elizabeth 121
Frances 120,
121
Francies 121
Francis 120
JohnB. 120
JohnD. 120
Richard 121
Thomas 120
Galloway 142
Gant
Clifford L.
107
John 107
Garrison 107
Gatewood
Amanda Jane
142
Nicholas 142
Sally 142
Gee
Robert 111
George
Johnaab 121
Gibson
Robert A 131
Gilliam 142
Gillies
James 136
Glascock
Thomas 117
Glass
Martha Ann
122
Mary 122
Susan F. 142
Vincent 142
William J. 122
Godby
Gary 124
Christon 124
Martha 124
Nancy 124
Polly 124
Russel 124
Godly
Christean 124
Russel 124
Graves
Dolly 127
Eldridge Blunt
128
Elizabeth
Frances 128,
129
George 127,
128
George B.
127, 128
James
Franklin 128
Martha 129
Nancy B. 128
Richard 127
Richard Hill
128
Richard
Thomas 128
Robert 127
Robert Green
128
Thomas Blunt
128
William Henry
128
Gray
Edwin 117
Grayson
John 140
Green 107
John 117
Griffiths
Ann 134
Groh
Dorothy L.
140
Grove
Mary 140
Grymes
Philip Ludwell
117
Hadley 107
Hale
Anthony 138
Susanna 138
Haley
Ambrose 122
Hall
Nathan 109
Patrick 110
Thomas 121
Hamilton
James 117
Hancock 135
Hansen
Wybra 141
Harbour 107
Hardiway
Thomas 113
Hardy
Richard 118
Harmanson
John 117
Harmon
George 111
Harper 107
Harris
James 111
Harrison
Benjamin 118
James 111
Mr. 138
Thomas 117
William 111
Harvy
William 138
Harwell
Ishmael 113
Mason 112
Samuel 113
Harwood
William 118
Hazelton
Helen Sain
142
Hazzlewood
Creasy 141
Hendricks
Herbert D.
141
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Hemy
Hoskins
Hutchings
Thomas P.
James 118
Jane 125
Joseph 117
120
Patrick 116,
House
Hynes
William P.
117
Isaac 111
David 110
120
Hicks
lsham 112
Ingram
Kemper
James 1 10,
John 110
George 1 1 1
Benjamin
113
Jordan 1 1 1
John 113
Lawson 142
Nathaniel 112
Thomas 111
Inness
John 142
Hightower
Howard
Hugh 117
Kenner
Charles 113
Benjamin 117
Isley 107
Rodham 118
Mildred 141
Hudgins
Ivy 142
Kerr
Hill 107
Dennis 109
Jackson
Charles 136
Hilton
Hudson
Abel 142
Mark 136
John 111
Francis 122
Henry 111
Ketley
Hinds
Henry M. 122
Hezekiah 142
Christopher
David 110
Irby 140
James
112
Hinton
John 122
Booker 126
King
James 113
Samuel 122
Jean
Charles 109
Hite
Thomas 122
William 112
Henry 118
Abraham 117
William 122
Jefferson
Jno. 138
John 118
William E.
Thomas 117
Nathaniel 112
Hockett
140
Jeffries
Kitley
Jack 141
Hundley 135
Allen K 140
Christopher
Holcomb
Elisha E. 122
Jeffrys
112
Brent H. 107,
Elizabeth
Thomas 112
Knott
108
Motley 135
Jennings 141
Elizabeth 140
Holcombe
Henry W. 122
Johnson
James 140
John 113
Josiah 135
James 109
Mary 140
Holly
Mary
John 110
Nicholas 140
George 138
Chasteen
Thomas 117
Kolbe
Holubar
137
William 110
J. C. 119
Georg 141
Sylvia
Johnston
Ladd
Hooper
Wilkinson
Peter 117
John 124
Christopher
135, 136
Jones 107
Lamkin
M. 106, 114,
Hunt
Elizabeth 123
Hannah 140
131
Christopher
Gabriel 117
Jane 140
Kathryn
121
James B. 120
Lane
Sawyer 127
Elizabeth 119
John 111
Simon 113
Hopkins
John 119
John Robert
Langhorne
William L.
McMucan 140
112
William 118
108
Hurt
Jordan
Lanier 107
Horsley
Ann 141
Ann 142
Drury 111
Ann E. 131
William W.
Judge 107
Jacob 113
Ann Eliza 131
123
Kemp
Fanny 120
Nicholas 113
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Lanier (cont'd)
Niholas She.
112
Thomas 113
William 113
Lashley
Patrick 139
Ledbetter
Charles 110
Henry 111
Isaac 111
Lee
Francis
Lightfoot
118
Henry 117
Peter 110
Richard 117
Richard Henry
117
LeGrand
John 141
Peter 118
Susanna 141
Leinhaas
Ralph P. 140
Lester
Thomas 110
Lewis 107
John 117
Light
Elias P. 120
Joel A. 120
Stephen 120
Liles 107
Lime
John 122
Lindsey
James 113
Lis ton
Susannah 142
Logan
Richard 122
Lollar 107
Love
Allen 110
Lovelace
James 121
Lovens 107
Lowry 142
Loyall
Thomas 110
Lucy
Burrell 112
Luna 107
Lunday
Isham 112
Lynch
Charles 117
Lynn
Jo White 107,
108
Lyr
Jozefa 141
Mabry
David 110
Joel 112
Joell 112
Nathaniel 112
Maclin
Frederick 109,
113
James 113
John 113
Thomas 112,
113
Macon
William 117
Madison
Ann 140
Major
Francis 141
George 141
Iremonger
141
Jane 141
John 141
Richard 141
Samuel 141
Maiden
Mr. 138
Malone
George 112
Malthus
T. R 130
Manarin
Louis H. 115,
126, 130, 133
Marable
Matthew 118
Marsh
Joseph 122
Marshall
Isaac 112
Mr. 130
Thomas 118
Martin 107
John 120
Mason
Christopher
110
David 117
George 116
Thomson 117
Mathis
Betty 142
Matthews
Charles 110
John 109, 110
Maxwell
John 142
LynnW. 142
May
Charles 118
Mayo
John 117
McCracken 107
McDaniel
James 125
Jane 125
Samuel 125
Samuel C.
125
McDowell
Samuel 118
McHaney
Cornelius 123
Mead
David 117
Melton
John 109
Mercer
James 118
Merriott
Thomas 110
William 111
Michie
John 124
JohnC. 124
Mills
Andrew
Ronald 133
Ann Eliza 131
Anna
Crawford
132, 133
Charles
Spotswood
132
EllaY 131
Ella Yancey
132
Frances Payne
133
Jane Nicaline
132
Jane Ronald
133
Julia 132
Mary Cooper
132
Mary
Elizabeth
131, 132
Nancy 132,
133
Nicholas 131,
132, 133
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Mills (cont'd)
Richard Allen
Polley
Gronow 112
Robert 133
141
Williams
Nancy 125
Ronald 133
Morton
135, 136
Obadiah 122,
Sallie Paine
Nancy Moore
Thomas
123
132
141
Williams
Page
Sallie Payne
Moseley 135
136
Mann 118
131, 132
Rebecca Ann
William 135,
Pansomby
Sally 132, 133
142
136, 137
Ann 123
Sarah Ann
Mosely
Munford
Pansomnby
132
Edward Hack
Robert 117
Ann 123
William 132,
117
Murphey
Parker
133
Robert 110
John 124
John 111
Mincha
William 112
Mary 124
Parram 107
Frances 120
Moss
Murray
Parramore
Francis 120
Elizabeth 125
John 141
Thomas 117
Richard 120
Henry 122
Myrick
Parris
Minchey
John 125
William 112
Edward 111
Frances 121
Johnathan
Neal
Parrish
Richard 121
125
Elizabeth A
Edward 111
Minnis 107
Motley
122
Parsley
Mitchell
ElizabetJi 135
Servanus S.
Pheby 141
John 142
Elizabeth
122
Pate
Richard 118
Forrest 134
Nelson
Samuel 123
Shatteen
Joel 134
Elizabeth 122
Patteson
Coker 142
John 134, 135
Thomas 116,
Camm 131,
Montague 135
Joseph 134
117
132
James 118
Mary Williams
Nevil
Warwick
Moon
134
Joseph 118
Douglass
James E. 122
Mottley
Newby
132
Moore
Elizabeth
Edward 139
Payne
Isham 121
Elenore 137
Newton
Josiah 132
James 109
Elizabeth
Thomas 118
Josias 117
Morgan
Ellmore 136
Nicholas
Sally 132
Elias 111
Elizabeth
Robert Carter
Pearson
Morris
Elmore 135
117
John 112
Anderson
James Dunlop
Nogues
Peebles
124, 125
136
Carolyn T.
David 112
Henry 111
Joel 134
142
Hubbard 111
John 125
John 134-136
Norwood 107
Jehue 110
Judith 124,
Martha Ann
Ogdorn
John 110
125
136
Lucy 141
Robert 111
Matilda 125
MaryW. 137
Osborne
Pemberton 141
Morrissey
Parksill 136
Edward 117
James H. 141
Richard 141
Owen
Edmund 125
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Pendleton
Edmund 116,
118
Henry 118
Pennington
William 111
Perkins 107
Perry 107
Peterson
John 112
William 113
Pettus
Thomas 118
Pettway
John 110
Petty
Alexander
122
Frankey 124
Peyton
Francis 117
Phillipps
Jno. 138
Phillips 107
Frances 125
Phillis
Frances 125
Phips
Joseph 110
Pickens 107
Pickett
Elizabeth 125
Matthew 125
Pitford
John 139
Pittman
Thomas 138
Pitts
Ann 141
Poiner
David 121
Polk 107
James 118
Pontus
Willem 141
Porter
Mary 142
Portes
John 120
Norflet 120
Poston
Edward 141
Solomon 141
Powell
George 142
Seymour 112
Poyner
David 121
Elizabeth 121
Thomas 121
Poythress
Peter 117
Pratt
Guthrie T.
141
Guthrie
Tolbert 116
Puckett
Dodson 126
Pulliam
William P.
119
Raines
Robert Wynne
111
Rainey 107
Randall
Peyton 117
Randle
Josias 113
Randolph 135
Richard 117
Thomas Mann
118
Ray 107
William 109
Read
Isaac 117
James 111
Regan
Francis 138
Reives
Simon 110
Timothy 109
Richards
Pleasants 125
Richardson
James G. 126
William 110
Riddick
Lemuel 118
Willis 117
Rideout
John 110
Riemer
Felicity 141
Riggens 107
Rippey 107
Roane
William 117
Roberts
Bethenia 141
Robertson
Matthew 134
Robinson 107
Littleberry
113
Rogers
John 113
William 138,
139
Ronald
Andrew 132
Sally 132
Rook
James 112
Rose
Benjamin 129
Dolly 128
Eliza 129
Everette
Graves 129
Frances
Graves 127
George W.
128, 129
John 109
Lottey 128
Lucy 129
Luzoam 128
Martha 128,
129
Martha Lilla
129
Marvin L.
127, 129
Marvin Lucius
129
Mary Ann
129
Peter 129
Polly 129
Richard
Milton 129
Stith 128
Susan Frances
129
Thomas 128,
129
Thomas
Everette
129
Turon 129
Rowell
Edward 112
Rowlett
Matthew I.
122, 123
Rudder
Charles 121
Ruhmann
Mrs James M.
141
Rutherford
Robert 117
Saddler
William 125
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Sadler
John 124, 125
Mary 124, 125
Nancy 124,
125
Robert 124,
125
Thomas 112
William 124
Sale
Elizabeth 125
Fanny 125
James 125
John 125
Sanders
John 142
Savage
Charles 138
Savidge
Charles 139
Scales
Joseph D. 120
Scarbrough
Edward 111
John 109
Schooler
Allene 140
Scott
James 117
Thomas 117
Winfield 130
Seamore
George 123,
124
Liney 123,
124
Zachariah 141
Seawell
Benjamin 111
Shallow
David 123
Shaw
Richard 139
Shearin 107
Sherril 107
Shirley 107
Simmons
Peter 110
Simms
John 109
Simons
William 138
Simpson
Southey 117
Sims
Adam 109
Skinner
Edward 140
Skurrey
John 134
Skynner
Arthur 140
Slaughter
Francis 118
Slayden
Frances 126
Stokley 123
Tolbert 126
Smith
Aaron 111,
112
Eades 113
James 110
Josia 111
Mrs. Charley
N. 131
William 111
Sneed
James 121
Speed
James 118
Spraggins
Thomas 121
Stainback
Francis 113
Stanback
George 113
Littleberry
113
Starke
Boiling 117
Richard 117
Steagall
Bottom 113
Thomas 112
Steageall
Bottom 113
Stith
Thomas 109
Stokes
Anne 140
William 140
Stovall
Jonathan B.
122, 125
Strange
Owen 109
Street
John 121
William 121
Stubblefield
George 118
Statesman
John Hale
134, 135
Sullivant
Charles 110
Michaell 112
Sutton
Claude 133
Mary Hillard
132, 133
Mills Dorsey
132
Otho 131-133
Sallie 133
Sydnor
John 119
William 123
Syme
John 118
Talbot
John 117
Tarpley
James 110
Tatum
Edward 112
John 111
Taylor
Frances 120,
121
Francis 120
Francis T.
119, 122
Frank 120
Frank R. 120
Henry 117
James 118
Tebbs
Fourshee 117
Terry
Nathaniel 117
Polly 119
William 119,
122
Thacker
David 119
Theophilus 138
Thienes
Wilhelm Josef
141
Thomas 107
Cornelius 117
Jacob 120
Thomerson
Martha 125
Thornton 107
Peter Pressley
118
William 109,
113
Thrower
Hezekiah 111
Tillman 107
Tims
Massey 142
Tinsley
S. B. 123
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Tompkins
Blanche 141
Townley 107
Travis
Champion
117
Trent
Alexander
117
Tucker
MaryW. 137
Turner 107
JohnS. 121
Simon 109,
112
William 109
Twitty
George 111
John 109
Peter 112
Tyus
Frances 127
Nancy Booth
127, 128
Thomas 127
Upchurch
James 110
Vald
Oster 136
Vick 107
Vinson
John 113
Wade
Charles 140
Edward 140
Elizabeth 140
John 140
Mary 140
Robert 140
Robert T. 140
Sarah 140
Stephen 140
Wadkins
James 139
Wakefield 107
Wale
Susanna 138
Walker
James 117
John 118
Thomas 117
Timothy 138,
139
Wall
Burgess 113
Drury 119
James 113
Wallace
John 111
Wallington
Armistead
123
Armistead W.
122
John P. 122,
123
Paul 122
William
Thomas 122
Walters
John 111
Walthall 135
Warhop
William 123,
125
Washington 107
George 117
Watkins
Benjamin 118
Richard 121
Webster 107
Weightman
Roger Chew
130
West
Beverly C
121
John 118
Westwood
Worlich 118
White
JohnS. 121
Whiting
Thomas 117
Wilhite 107
Wilkins
Edmund 110
Williams 107
Henry 110
John 110
Mary 134
Robert 125
Roger 138
Samuel 122
Williamson
Hazel Letts
131
Lew. Ill
Willis 141
John 113
William 113
Willson
Thomas 110
Wilson
Henry 110
John 117
Kedge 122
Melkejah 122
Rebecca 122
Rebekah 122
Thomas 110
Wimbish
A W. 119
Abraham W.
119, 121
J. H. 119, 122
JohnH. 119,
121, 122
Winfield
Joshua 110
Wingo
Jerman I. 126
Winn
John 118
Woden
William 124
Wood 107
James 117
Woodridge 135
Woodrough
George 113
Woodson
John 117
Worthington
141
Wrench
John 115
Symon 115
Wright
Christopher
118
Samuel 110
Yeargin
Thomas 111
Young
James 123
Zane
Isaac 118
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THE SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIAN
A JOURNAL OF GENEALOGY AND HISTORY
P. O. Box 3684, Richmond, VA 23235
ISSN 0736-5683
CONTENTS Vol. XI No. 4 • October - December 1993
Editorial 154
Book Reviews and Announcements 155
Chesterfield County Court — The First Year 159
Dennis Hudgins
Will of Smith Shepeherd - 1795 [Princess Anne County] 172
Christopher M. Hooper
Old Family Bible Looking For Its Family [Amelia & Prince Edward counties] 174
Steve Clark
Selections from Halifax County Deed Books 47 - 54 (1841 - 1852) 176
/. C Kolbe
Cemetery at Hat Creek Church [Campbell County] 182
Kathryn Sawyer Hooper
'Creswell" - "Otter View Farm" [Bedford County] 183
Kathryn Sawyer Hooper
The Will of Peter Manson - 1793 [Dinwiddie County] 186
James F. Devenport
Will of James Fisher - 1784 [Brunswick County] 189
Christopher M. Hooper
Queries 191
Index 195
copyright ©1993 - The Southside Virginian
EDITORIAL
Another year has passed, and it is renewal time once again. As last year, your
address label is affixed to the reverse of the renewal form. If the address is correct
on the renewal form, all you must do is place this form in the enclosed addressed
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we have printed the expiration date in the upper right corner of the address label.
If your expiration date falls after 10/30/93, you will not need to respond. You will
continue to receive The Southside Virginian without interruption. We would like to
suggest that more of our subscribers avail themselves of this multi-year subscription
process. Not only will it save you time and effort, but will guarantee that you will
continue to receive the only magazine dedicated to providing the history and
genealogy of Southside Virginia.
In spite of rising costs, we are maintaining our subscription price of $20.00. As we
instituted last year, we must charge an additional $2.00, to cover postage, for
subscriptions received after March 1, 1994. This has worked well and permits us to
keep the subscription rate down. Please take a moment, right now while you are
thinking about it, and return your renewal form. It will save both of us time and
money.
Sales of the Table of Contents and Indexes to Vols I through VIII continue strong
and this required a second printing. Likewise, we have had to reprint many of the
back issues to satisfy the demand. This proves that the material provided in The
Southside Virginian becomes more valuable as time goes by. Many of the libraries
around the nation have purchased complete sets of all back issues for their
genealogical collections. We are contemplating the publication of a table of contents
and everyname index for Volumes IX through XL This index will be unlike those
included in the previous compilation for Vols I through VIII. Where the previous
book merely reprinted the individual indexes from the included Volumes, this book
will include one index with all names included. Owing to the computerized
techniques which we utilize for the preparation of The Southside Virginian, the
accuracy of this table of contents and index will be superior. We will keep you
informed as our work progresses.
The coming year promises to hold many exciting features for The Southside
Virginian. For instance, starting with this issue, we will begin a series covering the
first recorded court records from the various Southside counties. The article
"Chesterfield County Court — The First Year" is the first of this series. These
records will be transcribed by Dennis Hudgins, a most dedicated researcher whose
work has previously graced these pages.
Finally, we would like to encourage you to continue to send in materials which you
have discovered and would like to share with other Southside researchers. By
publishing these materials, all of us may be able to fill in those missing gaps in our
family histories. Happy hunting!!!
Chris Hooper, Publications Manager
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BOOK REVIEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The following books may be ordered from Genealogical Publishing Co., 1001
N. Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202-3897 (800) 296-6687. Add $3 postage
& handling for the first book and $1 for each additional book (MD res. add
5% tax; MI res. add 4% tax).
Henry Z, Jones, Jr., FASG, Psychic Roots — Serendipity & Intuition in
Genealogy, xiii, 236 pp; photos; index; paper (6x9); 1993. $14.95.
Many people might be put off by the title of this book but, how else
can we describe the events that many of us have experienced during
the course of our genealogical research. Mr. Jones, a well known
television and motion picture personality as well as a noted
genealogical researcher, author and speaker, has endeavored to
document many of the unexplainable happenstances that seem to
occur to people performing family research.
He relates his own experiences with these serendipitous occurrences
and how they seemed to draw him deeper and deeper into all phases
of genealogical work. Down through the years, he wondered if other
researchers were having similar experiences. He began cautiously to
inquire of others about their episodes. Upon learning that his
experiences were not unique, Mr. Jones wrote inquiries to 300 of the
most noted genealogists around the world. Surprisingly, he received
over 200 replies. Most all of the responses suggested that Mr. Jones
had in fact tuned into something of substance. His book relates many
of these illogical occurrences that have happened to researchers from
all over.
Some of our own researchers, here in Virginia, have provided events
for inclusion in Psychic Roots. Mary McCambell Bell, of Arlington
states, '1 was discussing my Dad's memoirs with his sister Ruth.
Daddy had talked about going out west during the time he was in
college with his uncle and aunt, John Stoffel and his wife Edith
(Newman). Casually he mentioned having seen some cousins named
Mountcastle on the trip. I asked Aunt Ruth who these people could
be, as I had never heard off them, and she said that they must be
related to the Newmans. I had compiled a 75 page genealogy of my
dad's maternal Rankin family and remembered that there were some
Newmans mentioned in the manuscript When I pulled it out and
opened it, my finger was lying not only on the correct page, but right
on the sentence where it told that one of the Newman girls had
married a Mr. Mountcastle! I could have spent hours searching
through that thing looking for the Newmans. Maybe it's just a quirk
of chance, but I'd like those chances to come more often."
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Hundred's of similar events are described in the researcher's own
words in Psychic Roots. We have had similar experiences ourselves.
Ones which, when we recall them today, make the hair on the back of
our neck stand up. In fact, one such event is the reason we began our
own family research.
Mr. Jones does not try to provide explanations for these serendipitous
occurrences. Rather, he suggests that something or someone seems
to be at work in guiding us in the direction we need to travel to
discover the secrets of our past. We wholeheartedly concur. Although
not a research aid, this book is fantastic reading and lets us know that
we are not alone in the experiences we have.
Robert Armistead Stewart, The History of Virginia 's Navy of the Revolution,
279 pp; indexed; cloth (6x9); 1934, repr. 1993. $25.00. Not until this
work was originally published in 1933 was a complete roster of
Virginia's sailors of the Revolution available. Having the largest Navy
of any state, Virginia's role in the naval actions of the Revolution are
documented in the first half of the book. This role consisted not only
of active engagements with her enemies, but of other equally
important functions such as transporting troops, supplies, and
munitions.
These actions are documented for the period 1775, beginning with the
seizure of gunpowder in Virginia by Lord Dunsmore, to 1782 and what
is termed "The Battle of the Barges."
The second half of the book consists of a roster of the officers and
men of the Virginia Navy of the Revolution, and is as complete as
extant records permit. The sources for this roster include ships lists,
county order books, pension claim papers, bounty warrants, military
certificates, rejected claims, and the Journals of the House of
Delegates of Virginia. The author states that "many documents
dealing with the naval service were destroyed or have disappeared,
and, in consequence, the names and service of hundreds of patriotic
seamen and marines must remain in oblivion. That the list of officers,
however, approaches completeness is reasonably assured." Following
the name of each man is his rank or status of enlistment, name of
vessel or vessels served upon, length of service, native country,
reference to sources of information as to heirs, and, as available, a
partial list of descendants. The native county of many members of the
Virginia Navy is recorded. But, where not listed, a note in the preface
to the roster suggests, "It may be safely surmised, however, that the
crew of a ship immediately after its commission was largely drawn
from the locality where the vessel was constructed or first put into
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service." Thus, the military service of many hundreds of Virginians is
compiled in this volume.
Once again, Genealogical Publishing provides us with a reprint of a
most valuable work. This book will no doubt allow many researchers
to obtain documentation of their ancestor's Revolutionary War service.
Joyce Martin Murray, Logan County, Kentucky — Deed Abstracts 1792-
1813, Abstracts of Deed Books Volumes Al, A, B, Q 176 pp; map;
three indices; paper (8!/2xll); 1993. $30.00 plus $3 postage & handling
(TX res. add 8Vi% tax). The author states in her preface that the
settlers of Logan County, KY, created in 1792, consisted primarily of
immigrants from Virginia. She states further that "Many settlers came
because of the granting by Virginia of lands in the District set apart
for Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line of the
American Revolution."
As with most deed books this work primarily deals with the immediate
locality involved. However, there are almost always references to
other places of residence or origin. This volume is no different. The
author has provided not only a name index and a slave index, but a
place name index as well. A scan of this index reveals listings for
most, if not all, Southside counties. One such is listed for Amelia and
Prince Edward counties on page 18 of this work:
"Page 381 [Deed Book A-T] Indenture 27 Dec 1798
RICHARD WILLSON, Amelia Co, VA, one part, and
MILLER LEE of Prince Edward Co, other part, $199 paid,
200 acres in Dist set apart for Officers & soldiers of
Continen line on waters of Gaspers river and beg at SW cor
of RICHARD PARKER Sur 746. Wit C BURCH,
SAMUEL FORD, WILLIAM BURDING. Ack in Amelia
Co, VA on 23 May 1799 before JPs Ford and EDWD
EGGLESTON. Certif by JAMES TOWNES, CAC."
Ms. Murray has created a fine reference work for anyone whose
research trail leads westward from Virginia through southwestern
Kentucky. Order from the author at 2921 Daniel, Dallas, TX 75205.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Virginia Board of Historic Resources and the State Review
Board have announced the designation as Virginia Landmarks of one
Southside property and one Southside historic district The Bowling Eldridge
House located in Halifax County and the Downtown Danville Historic District
have won this designation and have been recommended for inclusion on the
National Register of Historic Places.
The Southside Vtiginian, Vol. XI No. 4 Page 157
Historic Cemetery Dedicated — Formal dedication was held on Saturday,
August 14, 1993, of the Stanton Family Cemetery in northeastern Buckingham
County off of State Rt 677. This is the first black family-owned cemetery to be
placed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic
Places. The cemetery consists of more than 30 graves which are believed to be
the resting place of at least four generations of the Stanton family, one of the
few free black families in Buckingham County prior to the Civil War.
The first burial in the cemetery is believed to have been Nancy Stanton, who
purchased the land in 1853. In so doing, she became the first free black to own
land in the region. She died later that same year. This information was taken
from an article in the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Section C, pp. 1 & 2, Sunday,
August 15, 1993.
William L. Brown announces the publication of his work, Around These
Tracks — a personal recollection of events, people and experiences which were
part of the author's boyhood days in Moorseville, NC. These recollections are
supported by interviews, news articles and a significant number of original
photographs which enrich the story of growing up in a small textile town in the
1930s-50s. All books are signed by the author. $25 including postage from the
author at 1705 Montclair Ave., Gastonia, NC 28054 (704)853-8015.
Ruth Wren, Editor, announces Wren Kin Newsletter, the official publication
of the Wren Family Organization. Published quarterly the newsletter includes
source materials, book reviews, and queries dealing with the surname WREN.
Dues are $10.00 per year which entitles the member to all four newsletter issues
for the year. For information or to join contact Wren Family Association, 5809
Tautoga, El Paso, TX 79924-5620 (915)755-0083.
Books available from Harriet A. Chilton, 3108 Annandate Rd., FaDs
Church, V A 22042.
Hunter's Tavern (1988). Hunter's Tavern, a landmark in the community
in the 1700s and early 1800s, was situated in what was originally Bedford
Co. This area later became Campbell, and then Appomatox County. The
book includes four maps, beginning in 1782, showing the location of the
tavern, which is no longer standing. The description of the building is
taken from an 1805 insurance record. $3.50 plus $1.50 postage and
handling.
Union Academy, Spout Spring, Appomatox County, VA. Established 1838
(1986). Union Academy was situated in an area of Appomatox Co. which
was in Campbell Co. prior to 1845. the book contains over 400 names of
students, teachers, trustees, and community leaders. One list gives the
names of some 250 students between 1860 and 1874. The trustees from
1838 through 1907 are listed. Data on the Concord Female Seminary is
included. SV&xll, photos, map, 47 pp. $5 plus $1.50 postage and
handling.
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Chesterfield County
Court Records
Chesterfield County Court — Tlie First Year
Submitted by Dennis Hudgins
Chesterfield County Order Book 1 - 1749-1754
[p. 1 ] At the place intended for holding Court for the County of Chesterfield
the 2nd day of June 1749
A new Commission of the Peace for this County directed to William Kennon
John Boiling William Gay Richard Royal William Kennon Junr. John
Archer Richard Eppes Seth Ward John Royal William Eppes Robert
Good Henry Randolph Edward Osborne junr and Robert Kennon
Gentlemen and a Dedimus potestates for administring the Oaths &c both
bearing Date the 12th day of May last were openly read Whereupon the said
Richard Eppes and Seth Ward Administered the Oaths appointed to be
taken by Act of Parliament instead of the Oaths of Allegiance and
Supremacy and the Abjuration Oath unto the said John Boiling and William
Gay which they took and then subscribed the said Abjuration Oath and also
the Test ant then the said Richard Eppes and Seth Ward administred unto
the said John Boiling and William Gray the Oath of Justice of the Peace and
the oath of a Justice in the County Court in Chancery which they likewise
took and then the said John Boiling and William Gay Administred the said
Oaths to the said Richard Royal William Kennon junr. John Archer
Richard Eppes Seth Ward Edward Osborne junr. and Robert Kennon who
in like Manner took the same and subscribed the said Abjuration Oath and
Test And then the said John Boiling and William Gay administred to them
the said Oath of a Justice of the Peace and Oath of a Justice of the County
Court in Chancery which they likewise took.
At the place for holding Courts for the County of Chesterfield June 2 1749
present John Boiling, William Gay, Richard Royal, William Kennon, junr,
Richard Eppes, Seth Ward, Edward Osborne, Robert Kennon Gent Justices
[p.2] Benjamin Watkins produced a Commission from Mr. Secretary Nelson
to be Clerk of this Court and thereupon he took the usual Oaths to His
Majestys person and Government and took and subscribed the Abjuration
Oath and subscribed the Test and was sworn Clerk of this Court
John Archer Gent being appointed by the Governor to be Sherif of this
County produced his Commission for that purpose and thereupon he
together with Richard Royal and Richard Eppes Gent his Securities entred
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into and acknowledged their Bond for the said John Archers due
performance of his Office which is ordered to be recorded and then the said
John took and subscribed the usual Oaths to his Majestys person and
Government and and subscribed the Test and also took the Oath of Sherif
of this County.
Grief Randolph having taken the usual Oaths to his Majestys persons and
Government and taken and subscribed the Abjuration Oath and also
subscribed the Test was on the Motion of John Archer Gent. Sherif of this
County sworn and admitted his Under Sherif.
John Wayles Augustine Claiborne and Benjamin Harris Gent, having taken
the usual Oaths to his Majestys person and Government and taken and
Subscribed the Oath of Abjuration and subscribed the Test and also taken
the Oath of an Attorney according to Law were on their Motion admitted
to practise as Attornies in this Court
Augustine Claiborne Gent, produced a Commission appointing him to be
Deputy Kings Attorney in this Court and thereupon took the usual Oaths to
his Majestys person and Government and took and subscribed the Oath of
Abjuration and subscribed the Test and then took an Oath for the due Ex.
of that Office.
George Currie Gent, produced a Commission appointing him Surveyor of
this County and thereupon he took the usual Oath to his Majestys person
and
[p.3] Government and took and subscribed the Abjuration Oath and
subscribed the Test and also took the Oath of Office.
Ordered that License be granted unto Matthias Chetwood to keep Ordinary
at his House on Buckingham Road in this County for the Space of one year
he having given Bond and Security according to Law.
A Deed of Feoffment indented Between Henry Gary and Archibald Gary
Gent of the one part and James Sandefur, Sadler of the other part and also
the Memorandum indorsed was proved in Court by the Oaths of David Bell
Jonathan Shackleton and Thomas Howard Kirke 3 of the Witnesses thereto
and ordered to be recorded.
A deed of Feoffment indented Between John Munford of the one part and
John Vilian of the other part and also the Memorandum and Receipt
indorsed were proved by the Oaths of Peter Dapp John Ford and Anthony
Vilian Witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.
On the petition of William Kennon junr. It is Ordered that he have Leave
to erect a Mill on Appomattox River in this County
A Letter of Attorney from Thomas Yuille of Darleith John and George
Murdocks Merchants of Glasgow to Thomas Yuille junr Merchant in
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Warwick on James River was presented to the Court by the said last
mentioned Thomas Yuille and on his prayer it is ordered to be recorded.
Ordered that the Court be adjourned til the Court in Course.
Boiling
[p.4] At a Court held for the County of Chesterfield July 7. 1749 present
John Boiling, Richard Royall, William Kennon, junr, Richard Eppes, Seth
Ward & Robert Kennon Gent Justices
Anderson Stith Gent, took the Oaths appointed to be taken by Act of
Parliament instead of the Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy and also took
and subscribed the Abjuration Oath and also subscribed the Test and then
took the Oath of an Attorney in this Court
A Deed indented between Gwen Even Owen of the one part and Even
Owen of the other part was with the Memorandum indorsed proved in Court
by the Oaths of Benja. Watkins John Boiling John Boiling Witnesses
thereto and Ordered to be recorded.
A Deed Between Even Owen of the County of Chesterfield of the one part
and Messrs. Andrew and Archibald Buchanan & Co. Merchants in Glasgow
of the other part was with the Memorandum indorsed acknowledged in
Court by the said Even and ordered to be recorded.
A Deed Between John Johnson of the one part and John Johnson of the
other part was acknowledged by the first mentioned John and ordered to be
recorded.
Present Edward Osborne Gentleman.
A Deed Between Richard Eppes Gent, of the one part and Joseph Good
planter of the other part was together with the Memorandum thereon
indorsed acknowledged in Court by the said Richard and ordered to be
recorded.
Ordered that License be granted John Hatchett junr. to keep Ordinary for
the ensuing year at the place of holding Courts in this County he having
entered into Bond with Security according to Law.
Ordered that License be granted George Klienhoff to keep Ordinary at his
house in this County for the ensuring Year he having entered into Bond with
Security according to Law.
The last Will and Testament of Joseph Moseley deceased was brought into
Court by William Moseley And the said William being by the said Decedent
appointed Executor thereof he publickry Declared his Refusal and
Renunciation to take upon him the Executorship and It is thereupon
Ordered that the said Will be lodged in this Court and that the Witnesses
thereto be summoned to the next Court to prove the same.
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[p.5] A Deed between William Pride of the County of Prince George of the
one part and William Sparrill of the County of Chesterfield of the other part
was acknowledged in Court by the said William Pride and ordered to be
recorded. Amy the Wife of the said William Pride being first privily
examined and relinquishing her Right of Dower in the premises thereby
ordered.
Ordered That License be granted William Sparrill to keep an Ordinary at his
House in this County for the ensuing Year he having entred into Bond with
sufficient Security according to Law.
Ordered that the Rates for selling Liquors &tc in the several Ordinaries in
this County for the ensuing year be the same as settled by the Court of the
County of Henrico in March last.
Ordered that the several Surveyors of the Roads in this County lately
appointed by the Court of Henrico County be still continued Surveyors of
their respective Districts.
Ordered that John Boiling and Richard Eppes Gent, be appointed and
directed to (lett) the new Building of the County Bridge over Swift Creek
and to treat and contract with any person willing to build the same.
Patrick Barclay pit. agst. John Roberts Deft. - Case.
The Defendant not being taken on the Motion of the plaintif by his Attorney
an Alias Capias is awarded him returnable to next Court
Robert Stobo pit. agst. Henry Reveland Deft. - Case.
Ordered This Suit be dismissed it being agreed by the parties.
Wm Kennon & Joseph Wilkinson pits. agst. Susanna Vaden Deft. - Debt.
The Defendant being arrested and not appearing Ordered that a Conditional
Judgment be entred against the said defendant and Richard Foster who is
returned his Security.
[p.6] Patric Barklay and Company having obtained an Attachment against the
Estate of John Roberts who is said to be absconded that Common process
cannot be served upon him for £40 and the Sherif having returned the same
executed in the Hands of John Robinson the said John came into Court and
upon Oath declared that he had no Effects of the said Roberts in his Hands
and thereupon the said Attachment is dismissed.
Sarah Cox Orphan of Henry Cox deceased came into Court and made
Choice of Mary Cox her Mother for her Guardian who is approved of by the
Court the said Mary having first entred into Bond with Security according to
Law.
William Gates came into Court and acknowledged his Deed and
Memorandum thereon indorsed to Charles Cussens and the same are
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ordered to be recorded Susanna the Wife of the said William being first
privily examined and acknowledging her Right of dower in the premisses
thereby conveied.
A Deed Between Douglas Puchett of the one part and Thomas Puchett of
the other part together with the Memorandum thereon was proved in Court
by the Oaths of Thomas Hatchet Jeremiah Worsham and William Watkins
and ordered to be recorded.
John Booker came into Court and with Edward Booker James Robertson
and John Wayles his Securities entred into and acknowledged their Bond to
the Justices of this County in the Sum of £5,000 but upon Condition to be
void in Case the said John Booker shall build a Courthouse prison and
pillory for the use of the said County situated convenient to the Spring
adjacent to the old Field commonly called Cold Water Run & to finish the
said Building as follows to wit:
The Courthouse to be of the same diminsions and like Materials
as the present Courthouse of Henrico County (except the Floor
to be plank) and to be delivered up compleated by the 1st Day
of October 1750 And the prison and pillory of Wood sufficient
for the purpose to be delivered up compleated by the last day
of October next ensuing this Date In Consideration whereof
the said Justices undertake for themselves and their Successors
to Cart Shells to the place for erecting such Buildings sufficient
for the same and likewise to pay to the said John Booker or his
Assigns the Sum of £25 Current Money And as a further
Consideration that the Courts for the said County do for the
future meet and sit at the said place.
Ordered that the Court be adjourned til the Court in Course.
Boiling
[p.7] At a Court held for the County of Chesterfield August 4th 1749present
John Boiling, Seth Ward, Edward Osborne, Robert Kennon Gent. Justices
On the Motion of Thomas Baugh who is old and infirm It is Ordered that
he be discharged for the future from paying Levies.
John Skelton acknowledged his Deed to Thomas Bass together with the
Memorandum Receipt and Note thereon indorsed and the same were
ordered to be recorded.
The Ages of several Negroes were adjudged by the Court and ordered to be
certified to wit - George belonging to Thomas Red adjudged to 10 years.
Keram belonging to James Red adjudged to 9. Sam belonging to Thomas
Wormack to 10. Phebe belonging to Joseph Red to 11. Dilcy belonging to
Thomas Basset to 12 and Bobb belonging to John Red junr. to 11 years.
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An Indenture of Bargain and Sale Between John Nash of the one part and
William Thompson of the other part was acknowledged by the said John and
ordered to be recorded.
An Indenture of Bargain and Sale Between John Farmer Senr. of the one
part and Benjamin Farmer of the other was together with the Memorandum
thereon indorsed acknowledged by the said John and ordered to be
recorded.
An Indenture Between Even Owen of the one part and Francis Owen of the
other part was together with the Memordandum thereon indorsed
acknowledged by the said Even and ordered to be recorded.
A Deed indented Between Elam Farmer of the one part and Peter Forkran
of the other part was together with the Memorandum indorsed
acknowledged by the said Elam and ordered to be recorded. Lucy the Wife
of the said Elam being first privily exam'd and relinquishing her Right in the
Estate thereby conveied.
John Royal Gent one of the persons nominated in the Commission of the
peace for this Coiunty took the usual Oaths and subscribed the Test And
also the Oath of a Justice of peace and the Oath of a Justice of the said
County Court in Chancery.
present John Royall Gent.
[p.8] On the Motion of William Perkins who is old an inform It is ordered
that he be for the future exempted from paying Levies.
A Deed indented Between John Irby of the one part and Anthony Irby of
the other part was proved by the Oaths of 3 Witnesses and ordered to be
recorded.
The last Will and Testament of James Branch deed, was proved by the Oaths
of Thomas Branch junr. and Matthew Branch Witnesses thereto Sworn to by
Mary Branch the Executrix therein named and ordered to be recorded And
on the Motion of the said Mary Certificate is granted for obtained a probat
thereof in due Form giveing security Whereupon she together with Thomas
Branch and Matthew Branch her Securities entred into and acknowledged
their Bond in the penalty of £500 for her due and faithful Admon of the said
Estate of the said Testator and performance of his Will.
On the Motion of Frances Moseley widow of Joseph Moseley deed, who
made Oath according to Law Certificate is granted her for obtaining Letters
of Admon with the Will annexed of the Estate of the said Joseph in due
form giving Security Whereupon she together with Thomas Branch her
Security her Security entred into and acknowledged Bond for the due
Adminstration of the said Estate.
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A Deed indented Between David Man of the one part and George West of
the other part together with the Memorandum indorsed was acknowledged
by the said David (Mary Wife of the said David being fust privily examined
and relinquishing her Right in the premises therby conveied) and ordered to
be recorded.
A Deed indented between Mark Fowler of the County of Chesterfield of the
one part and Edward Osborne of the same County of the other part together
with the Memorandum thereon indorsed was acknowledged by the said Mark
(Margery Wife of the said Mark being first privily examined and
relinquishing her Right in the premises thereby conveied) and is ordered to
be recorded.
A Deed indented Between Francis Flournoy of the one part and Edward
Wooldredge of the other together with the Memorandum indorsed was
acknowledged by the said Francis and ordered to be recorded.
[p.9] A Deed indented between Thomas Franklyn junr. and Mary his Wife
of the one part and Joseph Power of the other part together with the
Memorandum indorsed was acknowledged by the said Thomas Mary his
Wife being first privily examined and relinquishing her Right in the Estate
thereby conveied and ordered to be recorded.
A Deed indented Between William Graves Senr. and Elizabeth his Wife of
the one part and Alexander Smith of the other part together with the
Memorandum thereon indorsed was acknowledged by the said William
(Eliza, his wife being first privily examined and relinquishing her Right to the
premised thereby conveied) and ordered to be recorded.
A Deed indented Between Ralph Blankinship of the one part and Ephraim
Blankinship of the other part together with the Memorandum indorsed was
acknowledged by the said Ralph (Elizabeth his Wife being first privily
examined and relinquishing her Right in the premises thereby conveied) and
Ordered to be recorded.
A Deed indented Between Mark Moor of the One part and Drury Moor of
the other part with the Memo, indorsed was proved by the Oath's of George
[Hunt or Hurst] Moor William Purkinson and Lucy Moor Witnesses thereto
and ordered to be recorded.
A Deed indented Between Francis James of the one part and John Goode
Son of John Goode deceased of the other part was proved in part by the
Oaths of Robert Easley and Edward Osborne 2 of the Witnesses thereto and
ordered to be continued for further proof.
Ordered that William Bass junr. be appointed Surveyor of that part of the
Road lately under the Care of William Robertson in his Room.
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On the petition of Anthony Irby he has Leave to erect a Mill on Appomattox
River he having Land on both sides thereof at the place intended for
erecting the same.
On the petition of William Gates Ordered that he have Leave to keep open
the old path leading from his House into the public Road leading to Boilings
Warehouse in the County.
Ordered that License be granted to George Geddy to keep Ordinary at
Lucys Springs in this County for the ensuing year he having entred into Bond
according to Law.
[p. 10] Ordered that Robert Good Robert Easley Jacob Bugg and John
Howlett Gent be recommended to his honour the Governor as proper
persons for Inspectors at the Rockey Ridge Inspection in this County.
Thomas Moseley & Robert Easley Gent the present Inspectors with John
Branch & Matthew Branch junr. are recommended to his Honour the
Governor as fit persons to execute the Office of Inspectors at Warwic
Warehouses in this County.
Absent Edward Osborne Gent
Ordered that Edward Osborne junr. William Moseley John Osborne and
William Bass junr. be recommended to his Honour the Governor as proper
persons for Inspectors at the Warehouses at Osbornes in this County.
Littlebury Royal the present Inspector with John Nibb are recommended to
his honour the Governor as proper persons to execute the Office of
Inspectors of Tobacco at the Hundred Warehouses in this County.
Christopher Martin Field Archer the present Inspectors with William Archer
and Henry Ragsdale are recommended to his Honour the Governor as fit
persons to execute the Office of Inspectors at Boilings Inspection in this
County.
William Blakeley Joseph Rowlet Wm. Moor junr. Blackman Ward Morris
Roberts and Thomas Akins are appointed Constables in this County and
thereupon the said William Blakeley Joseph Rowlet William Moor
Blackman Ward & Morris Roberts took the Constables Oath and all the
Oaths required to be taken by Constables by the Laws of this Colony.
William Battersby Gent took the Oaths appointed to be taken by Act of
Parliament instead of the Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy and took and
subscribed the Abjuration Oath and also repeated and subscribed the Test
and then took the Oath of an Attorney in this Court.
Ordered that George Klienhoff Crowley Howlett Dudley Brook and John
Howlet
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[p.ll] or any 3 of them being first sworn before Justice of this County do
appraise in Current Money the Slaves and personal Estate of James Branch
deceased and return the Appraisment to Court.
Ordered that Henry Batts Matthew Ligon Joseph Goode & Thomas
Stratton or any 3 of them being first sworn before a Justice of this County
do appraise in Current Money the Slaves and personal Estate of Joseph
Moseley deed, and return the Appraisment to Court.
Trueley vs. Jones, pet On the petition of Hector Trueley against Thomas
Jones for £l.S17.dlO one by Note of Hand The Defendant being duly
Summoned and not appearing It is considered that the petitioner recover
against him the said £l.S17.dlO and his Costs by him in this Behalf expended
with a Lawyer's Fee and the said defendant in Mercy &c. [Costs 76 Tobo.
FiFa issued Nov 3 1749 & 29do. Ret No Effects to be found Ca. Feb 12
Ret. Bill to pay]
Vaden vs Allen. Case. The Defendant not being arrested on the Motion of
the pit. by her Attorny an Alias Capitis is awarded against the said
Defendant returnable to next Court
John Cannefax agst Richard Belsher On a pet Continued.
Ordered that Seth Ward Gent be appointed to treat with Mr. George
[Cockbell] concerning the letting of a House for the use of this County as a
prison and report to next Court and in the Interem if the Sherif take into his
Custody any person by Virtue of any process to him directed That in such
Cases he be directed to press a sufficient Guard for the safe keeping such
person.
Ordered That the Court be adjourned til the Court in Course.
Boiling
[p. 12] Chesterfield to wit
At a Court called and held for the Examination of Owen Keith charged with
Felony September 16. 1749 present John Boiling, Richard Eppes, Seth
Ward, Edward Osbourne & Robert Kennon Gent Justices
The said Owen Keith being remmitted to the Goal of this County charged
with Felony as aforesaid he was led to the Bar and thereupon divers
Witnesses to wit
Thomas Yuille Benja. Andrews & Christopher Martin were sworn and
examiend upon the premises and the prisoner heard in his own Devence and
upon Consideration of the Evidence of the said Witnesses and the
Circumstances of the Case It is the Opinion of the Court That the prisoner
ought to be tried for the said supposed Fact at the next Court to be held and
thereupon he is remanded to Goal.
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Be it Remembered that on the 16th day of September in the year of our
Lord Christ 1749 before the Justices of the Court of Chesterield County
Came Thomas Yuille Benja. Andrews and Christopher Martin of the same
County and acknowledged themselves severally indebted to our soverein
Lord the King each in the Sum of £100 to be levied of their respective
Goods Chattels Lands and Tenements and to our said Lord the King
rendred yet upon this Condition that they the said Thomas Yuille Benja.
Andrews and Christopher Martin do make their personal appearace at the
next General Court to be held in the City of Williamsburg on the 6th day
thereof then and there to give Evidence on Behalf of our said Lord the King
against Owen Keith touching a certain Felony whereof he stands charged and
shall not depart thence without Leave of the said Court then this
Recognizance to be void.
Boiling
[p. 13] At a Court held for the County of Chesterfield the 6th. 1749
present John Boiling, Richard Richard, Seth Ward, JohnRoyall Gent Justices
An Inventory of Appraisment of the Estate of James Branch deed, was
returned and ordered to be recorded.
The last Will and Testament of Littlebury Royall deed, was proved by the
Oaths of Richard Eppes and Matthew Ligon Witnesses thereto sworn to by
Mary Royal widow and Relict of said Littlebury and Richard Royal 2 of the
Executors Certificate is granted for obtained a probat thereof in due form
giving security whereupon they together with John Archer their Security
entred into and acknowledged their Bond in the penalty of £1,000 Sterling
for their faithful performance of the Will of the said Testator.
An Indenture of Feoffment from Francis James to John Good was further
proved by the Oath of Thomas Yuille a Witness thereto and ordered to be
recorded.
An Indenture of Feoffment from Leonard Cheatham and Elizabeth his wife
of the one part and Charles Cheatham of the other part was acknowledged
by the said Leonard and Elizabeth and the said Eliza, being privately
examined relinquished her right of Dower in the said Lands and thereupon
it is ordered to be recorded.
On the Motion of William Worsham who made Oath according to Law
Certificate is granted him for obtained Letters of Administration of the
Estate of William Worsham deed, in due form Whereupon he together with
Richard Royall entered into and acknowledged their Bond in the penalty of
£100 sterling for the due Administration of the said Estate.
An Indenture of Feoffment from John Booker and Phebe his wife and Eliza.
Worsham of the one part and Stith Hardaway of the other part was proved
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by the Oaths of the Witnesses thereto a Commission is awarded him to take
the privy Examination and Acknowledgment of the said Phebe.
present Richard Royall Gent.
[p. 14] Absent John Boiling Gent
On the motion of John Boiling Gent who made Oath according to Law
Certificated is granted him for obtaining Letters of Administration on the
Estate of Sarah Boiling deed, in due Form Whereupon he together with
Richard Eppes entred into and acknowledged their Bond in the penalty of
£1,000 Sterling for his due performance of that Office.
Sam a Negro belonging to Robert Easley is adjudged to 11 years old
Amy belonging to James Robinson to 9
London belonging to Richard Royal to 10
George belonging to Peter Ashbrook jr. to 13
Phillis belonging to Field Archer to 11 and Abram to 12
Tom belonging to James Sandefor to 9
Abram belonging to William Elam to 12 and Judy to 10
Pompey belonging to Jacob Bugg to 14
Sharper belonging to William Bass jr. to 13 Jemmy to 11 Jack to 9
Lewis belonging to William Walthall to 11
Abram belonging to Jacob Lester to 11
Peter belonging to John Clay to 11
Amy belonging to William Bass to 13 Nancy to 11 Judy to 11 Dilcy to 10
Pegg to 10
Lucy belonging to Christopher Bass to 12 and Dick to 14
Jack belonging to Charles Fetherstone to 13
Kate belonging to Jeremiah Walthal to 13
Ordered that Ordinary License be granted to John Elam junr. to keep
Ordinary at his house in this County he having entred into Bond with security
according to Law.
The last Will and Testament of Joseph Moseley deed, was proved by the
Oaths of Amos Moseley and Emperor Moseley Witnesses thereto and
ordered to be recorded.
Ordered that William Hancock Thomas Fitzarkerly John Moseley and
James Williamson or any 3 of them being first sworn before a Justice of
peace of the County of Princess Anne do appraise in Current Money the
Slaves and personal Estate of Joseph Moseley deed, in the said County of
Princess Anne and return an Inventory thereof to this Court
[p.15] An Account of George Worsham with the Estate of Joshua Irby deed,
settled by Referees appointed by the Court of Henrico County was returned
to Court and ordered to be recorded with the Report of the said Referees
thereon endorsed.
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An Account of the Estate of John Read deed, with Even Owen was
presented in Court by the said Even and referred to Richard Eppes and
John Royall to examine and settle the same.
Richard Eppes Gent is appointed by the Court to be Guardian to John Cox
an Infant Son of Henry Cox deed.
By consent of Mary Cox Widow and Relict of Henry Cox deed, and Richard
Eppes Gent. Guardian to John Cox Son and Heir of the said Henry and
William Graves junr. who intermarried with Sarah Daughter of the said
Henry It is ordered that John Boiling and Seth Ward Gent, do allot and set
apart to the said Widow her Dower in the Estate of the said decedent and
make partition of the Remainder of the said Estate and assign to each Child
its particular part according to Law and make Report to this Court.
On the petition of Thomas Dance for a Cartway through the Land of
Humphrey Traylor It is ordered that the said Humphrey be summoned to
next Court on the Matter of the said petition.
Roderic Easley and John Howlet producing Commissions for being
Inspectors at the Rocky Ridge they entred into Bond with Security and took
the Oaths appointed by the tobacco Law.
William Moseley and John Osborne producing Commissions to be Inspectors
at Osbornes they entred into Bond and Security and took the Oaths
appointed by Tobacco Law. Thomas Moseley and Robert Easley Inspectors
at Warwick and Christ Martin and Field Archer Inspectors at John Boilings
took the Oaths appointed by the Tobacco Law.
An Indenture of Feofment Between John Pride of the one part and Frances
Walthall of the other was acknowledged by the said John Pride and ordered
to be recorded Frances wife of the said John having beeen first privily
examined and relinquishing her Right therein.
The last Will and Testament of Joseph Granger deed, was proved by the
Oath of Mary Granger a Witness thereto who made Oath also that William
Bott another Witness thereto Suscribed was present when the decedent
published his said Will and that the said Deced. desired him to witness the
same And the said Will being also sowrn to by John Granger the Executor
therein named it is ordered to be recorded and on the Motion of the said
Executor Certificate is granted him for obtaining a probat in Due form giving
Security and thereupon he together with George Worsham entred into Bond
of £100 for his faithful performace in the Execution of the said Will.
[p. 16] A Deed from Philip Goode to Robert Good was acknowledged by the
said Philip and ordered to be recorded.
A Deed from Thomas Mampus to Jacob Gill together with the
Memorandum indorsed was proved by the Oaths of John Robertson and
Anne Gill and ordered to be recorded.
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Ordered that Geo. Klienhoff be appointed Surveior of the Road from his
House to the Ferry Landing in Warwick-
Ordered that Thomas Wyatt be appointed Surveior from the fork of the
Road below Peter Worshams to the fork below John Wards.
Ordered that Joseph Rud be appointed Surveior from John Akins's to Skin
Quarter Road.
Ordered that Thomas Cheatham be surveior of the road from Skin Quarter
Road to the Branch above Richard Moores.
Ordered that William Locket be surveior from the Branch above Richard
Moores to Swift Creek Bridge.
Ordered that John Clay be surveior from Swift Creek Bridge to Falling
Creek.
Ordered that John Hancock be surveior from Falling Creek to poco Shock.
Ordered that John Branch Senr. be surveior from poco Shock to
Buckingham Road.
Ordered that Even Owen be surveior of the Road from Goodes Bridge to
Saponey Creek.
Ordered that Joseph Wilkinson be survr. of the Road from Saponey Creek
to Wentipock.
Ordered that John Elam jr. be survr. of the Road from Wentypock down to
the fork below John Wards.
Ordered that Daniel Brown be survr. of the Road from the fork below John
Wards to Swift Creek Bridge.
Ordered John Elam jr. be survr. of the Road from the fork below Bevils
Bridge to his House And to have the Hands of Mrs. Anderson Doctor Irby
the Widow Irby Wm Branches Geo. Worshams and Thos. Womacks to
work on that District
Ordered that Matthew Chetwood be survr. of the Road from Falling Creek
to the fork of Buckingham Road.
Ordered that the Court be adjourned til the 1st friday in November next
Boiling
to be continued
Published here with the kind permission of the Archives and Records
Division, Virginia State Library and Archives, Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Louis
H. Manarin, State Archivist.
The Southside Virginian, Vol. XI No. 4 Page 171
Princess Anne County
Wills
Will of Smith Shepeherd - 1795
Transcribed by Christopher M. Hooper
Editor's Note: This will has been transcribed from the original in the
manner in which it was originally written.
In the Name of God Amen I Smith Shepeherd Sen. of the County of
Princess Ann and State of Virginia being of perfect mind and memory do
make this my last Will in manner and form following
Imprimus I give and bequeath unto my loving wife Hannah Shepeherd the
following Negroes (to wit) Settes, Silfer, Binn??, Nancy, and little Harry, one
Bed & furnature, my Beding Chair, Chair Mare, two Cows & Calves, Twenty
Pounds in Cash, this I give to her my said wife in lew of her Dower in my
Lands and other property
Item I give to my son Smith Shepeherd, the Plantation whereon I now live
also the Land over the Mill Dams, with one Negro calld, Daniel and all the
furnature in my Hall Rooms consisting of one Doz" Chairs one Desk
one Table and one Looking Glass, also my silver Watch to him and his Heir
forever.
Item I give to my Son William Shepeherd my Land in the Swamp that
adjoins the Cypress Swamp beginning at a maple Tree in the middle of the
broad run and running ???? a water Hole adjoining Wrights, also one
Negroe calld, Moodey to him and his heirs forever
Item I give to my Son Samuel Shepeherd the remainder part of my
Plantation in the Swamp adjoining the part already given to my Son William
also one Negroe calld Jasper to him and his Heirs forever
Item I give to my Son John Shepeherd one Negroe Boay calld Luke also two
Hundred Pounds in Cash to him and his Heirs
Item I give to my Daughter Frances Woodhouse, three Negroes
carried Over
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to wit Sue, Mary and Africa & their increase also Forty Pounds in Cash to
her and her heirs forever
Item I give to my son Horatio Shepeherd all my Land at the Hollow Poplar,
also one Negroe calld Josh and one Hundred Pounds in Cash to him and His
Heirs forever
Item I give the remainder part of my Estate after paying my Just Debts to
be equally divided among all my Children. I appoint my Son Smith
Shepeherd Executor of this my last Will In Witness whereof I have hereunto
set my Hand and fixt my Seale this [blank] day of September One Thousand
Seven Hundred and Ninty five
Signed Sealed published and
Declared in the presence off
fA^i^^Z^C^n^ -t^inf
Smith Shepeherd Sen.
John Lovett X
Jn. L. Lovett X
Mary Lovett
At a Court Held for Princess Anne County the 7> 7th day of December
January 1799 The within last Will and Testament of Smith Shephird Senr
(sic) dec41 was proved according to Law by the Oath of John Lovitt and John.
L. Lovitt two of the Witnesses to the same and is Ordered to be Recorded:
And on the Motion of Smith Shepherd Junr the Executor therein named who
made Oath and gave Bond with Security according to Law Certificate is
Granted him for obtaining probate hereof in due form.
Teste
P. K. Moseley, Clk
This will was transcribed from a photocopy of the original in the Princess Anne
County Court Records (Virginia Beach) Wills — beginning 1799 — (original).
Published here with the kind permission of the Archives and Records Division,
Virginia State Library and Archives, Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Louis H. Manarin, State
Archivist.
The Southside Virginian, Vol. XI No. 4 Page 173
AmeCia & (Prince 'Edward counties
Bible Records
Old Family Bible Looking For Its Family
By Steve Clark — Richmond Times-Dispatch
Edmund C. Arnold is looking for a good home for a Good Book with a
checkered past.
It's a family Bible that apparently lost its Virginia family in the Civil War's
final days, when the Bible fell into the hands of (horrors!) a Yankee cavalry
officer who took it home to New York state. Where did Ed Arnold get the
Bible?
'One of my students gave it to me at least 10 years ago," said Arnold, a
retired Virginia Commonwealth University journalism professor. "He had
found it in an old barn."
For the life of him, Arnold can't remember the student's name or where the
barn was. Arnold pretty much had forgotten he had the thick and heavy
Bible until this summer when he and his wife, Viola, came upon it while
taking inventory of possessions in their Ginter Park home. The house is for
sale and they plan to move to Roanoke.
Arnold doesn't want to discard the Bible, which is in good condition
considering its age and all it must have been through since it was published
in 1855. But he doesn't want to lug it to Roanoke.
What Arnold wants to do is give it to someone descended from the
Virginians to whom it first belonged. Who were they?
Based on family records inscribed in the Bible, the first owners must have
been a couple named Richilieu and Cornelia Coleman, whose marriage on
April 18, 1860, is recorded. Also recorded are the birth dates of two
children: William Coleman (May 4, 1862) and Marion Armistead Coleman
(April 25, 1864).
Where this Coleman family lived is not certain, but my hunch is they lived
in Amelia or Prince Edward county, which will be explained in a minute.
First, let us consider the most intriguing inscription in the old Bible. Written
in pencil, this inscription reads as follows:
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"Captured on the bellfield rade of Va. April 8 1865 by Charley Raleigh
company G 24 NY calvery and presented to the captain L.J. Cole on the
same day and was used for his pillow until surrender of Lea. "
Despite the misspellings and the grammatical flaws, this inscription provides
some important pieces to this historical puzzle.
It lets us assume that in a raid in Virginia near the end of the Civil War, the
Bible was appropriated by a Union soldier, who gave it to CapL L.J. Cole of
New York's 24th calvary regiment
Subsequent records in the Bible indicate that Cole took it home, and his
family, who lived near Watertown, NY, used the Coleman family Bible as
their family Bible.
The name "Lydia H. Cole" is stamped on the inside cover, and an inscription
that reads, "I give my all to God," is signed (undated) by someone named
Eddie Cole, of Sandy Creek, N.Y.
"Who would use someone's else's family Bible as their family Bible?"
Arnold said. Yankees, Ed. Yankees who couldn't spell Lee.
Now, why is it likely that the Coleman family of Virginia lived in Amelia or
Prince Edward county?
Assuming the information about Capt, L.J. Cole's outfit (New York's 24th
calvary) is correct, and assuming that perplexing "bellfield rade of Va." took
place on or about April 8, 1865, then it is almost certain the rad was in
Amelia or Prince Edward.
Official war records show that over a period of several days leading up to
Lee's surrender at Appomattox, the 24th New York calvary fought in several
engagements in both Amelia and Prince Edward.
The best guess, therefore, is that this family Bible belonged to Richilieu and
Cornelia Coleman, and they lived on one of those two Virginia counties.
It's all guesswork, to be sure, but if anyone reading this knows anything about
the Colemans and their descendants, get in touch with me and I'll put you
in touch with Ed Arnold.
He wants to return their family Bible to them.
This article originally appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on
Thursday, September 9, 1993, and is reprinted here with the kind permission
of Louise Seals, Richmond Times-Dispatch.
The Southside Virginian, Vol. XI No. 4 Page 175
HaCifa^County
Powers of Attorney
Selections from Halifax County Deed Books 47 - 54 (1841 - 1852)
Submitted by J. C. Kolbe
Continued from Vol XI No. 3, pp. 119-126.
Editor's Note: These powers of attorney recorded in the Halifax County Deed
Books were selected and abstracted by Mr. Kolbe to identify persons who
migrated from Halifax County, to give their place of residence and then-
continued ties with the county of Halifax. They are presented with the deed
book number first and then the page number in that book.
DB 47, p. 141 J. William Brumfield of Mercer County, Kentucky to Christopher
Chinn of Mercer County, Kentucky power of attorney to demand a tract of land
containing 100 acres tying in Halifax County, Virginia near what was in former
days called the round pond, the tract was the same that was deeded by Samuel
Morton to my deceased father, John Brumfield, and at his death to belong to
me. The deed was made and recorded in Halifax County about sixty years since.
dated: 7 September 1841 recorded: 9 October 1841
DB 49, p. 194 John Arlington of Halifax County, Virginia to John Saneve of
Mecklenburg County, Virginia, power of attorney to recover anything due me as
representative of Stephen Arrington deed, late of Kentucky or in whatever state,
country, his estate may be.
dated: 14 September 1843 recorded: 14 September 1843
DB 49, p. 221 Troup County, Georgia
Judith Bridgman to John Thompson of Herd County, Georgia, power of attorney
to recover and receive of Eppy Wimbish of Halifax County, Virginia, all monies
due me from said Eppy Wimbish, it being my legacy from the estate of John
Thompson deed, of Halifax County, Virginia.
dated: 15 September 1843 recorded: 5 December 1843
DB 49, p. 222 Anderson Chapman of Morgan County, Georgia, to John
Thompson of Herd County, Georgia, power of attorney to recover from the
estate of John Thompson deed., late of Halifax County, Virginia, coming to me
by marriage with the daughter of John Thompson, formerly Ann Chapman.
dated: 11 November 1843 recorded: 5 December 1843
DB 49, p. 508 Samuel Bates of Madison County, Mississippi, to Joseph H.
Fuqua of Halifax County, Virginia, power of attorney to do business I am unable
to perform, especially to draw from James late of the county and state aforesaid,
but now of Carroll County, state of Tennessee, the distributive share of the
estate of Mary Bates deed, of Halifax County, Virginia, due to Edmund Bates
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of which share the said Samuel Bates is trustee and in his own right to draw
from the executor of Fielder Cage deed, of Halifax Count)', Virginia, whatever
money mav descend to Martha A. Bates the wife of said Samuel Bates, from the
estate of Fielder Cage deed, father of Martha A. Bates.
dated: 3 April 1844 recorded: 21 May 1844
DB 49, p. 522 Jasper County, Mississippi
William C Ferrell to Peter Barksdale of Halifax County, power of attorney to
sell lands in Virginia.
dated: 29 July 1841 recorded: 1 June 1844
DB 49, p. 524 Nancy J. Boman of Bedford County, Tennessee, to Valentine
Martin of the county and state aforesaid, power of attorney to receive from
James Petty of Halifax County, Virginia, any money that he James Petty may
have belonging to me. James Petty was legary authorized to collect money that
was coming to my father, Thomas Boman, from the estate of Bibky Boman deed.
my grandfather.
dated: 6 May 1844 recorded: 17 June 1844
DB 50, p. 56 Edward Booker of Callaway County, Missouri, one of the heirs of
the estate of Mary Ann Moore deed, late of Halifax County, Virginia, to James
Young of Halifax County, Virginia, power of attorney to collect monies from the
estate of Mary Ann Moore deed, from Bird Moore administrator of the estate.
dated: 21 September 1844 recorded: 31 October 1844
DB 50, p. 59 James B. Childers of Spencer County, Indiana, to Samuel B.
Childers power of attorney of the county and state aforesaid to receive from
Benjamin Stanfiekl of Caswell County, North Carolina, my portion of the estate
of Thomas Boyd late of Halifax County, Virginia.
dated: 26 September 1844 recorded: 1 November 1844
DB 50, p. 70 Troup County, Georgia
Judith Bridgman, John Thompson, Washington Thompson, William Collins,
Anderson Chapman, Benjamin Ragsdale, Nancy Anderson, to George W.
Thompson of Chambers County, Alabama, power of attorney to receive from E.
Y. Wimbish commissioner on the estate of John Thompson deed, both of Halifax
County, Virginia, monies due us it being our legacy as heirs at law of John
Thompson deed.
dated: 9 August 1844 recorded: 9 November 1844
DB 50, p. 624 Christian County, Kentucky
Whereas Henry Elliott deed, formerly of Halifax County, Virginia and late of
Christian County, died in the autumn of 1834, his widow Mrs. Mary Ann Elliott
was appointed guardian of Martha Elizabeth, and Mary Ann Elliott heirs and
infants of the deceased. Mary Ann Elliott intermarried with Dr. James A. Whyte
now deceased. $85.00 devised to the estate of Henry Elliott in Virginia, to J. B.
Stovall of Meadsville, Virginia, power of attorney to recover money in the case
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Elliott vs. Elliott Money to be directed to the town of Hopkinsvflle, Christian
County, Kentucky.
dated: 22 July 1845 recorded: 8 September 1845
DB 50, p. 651 William W. Powell of Halifax County, Virginia in his own right
and as executor of Orphy A. Anderson deed, to Thomas A. Powell of Sinclair
County, Missouri, power of attorney to collect money in my own right, right of
my wife or as executor of Orpha A Anderson deed, late of Jasper County,
Missouri
dated: 24 June 1845 recorded: 24 June 1845
DB 51, p. 86 James B. Ferrell of Halifax County, Virginia, to James M.
Chappell of Halifax County, Virginia, power of attorney to receive all monies
due me in Mississippi and particularly to settle a debt due me from the estate
of William C. Ferrell late of Jasper County, Mississippi, which said debt is due
by bond which has been placed m the hands of Henry Calhoun and Thomas J.
Johnston attorneys at law practicing in Jasper County.
dated: 22 November 1845 recorded: 24 November 1845
DB 51, p. 140 Rebecca E. Bradley, wife of William B. Bradley, (formerly
Rebecca E. Petty) by marriage and prior to that Rebecca E. Dunkley, daughter
of Henry Dunkley of Halifax County, Virginia, now of Haywood County,
Tennessee, to my husband, William B. Bradley, power of attorney to receive
anything coming from the estate of my deed, father, Henry Dunkley.
dated: 17 November 1845 recorded: 31 December 1845
DB 51, p. 411 Madison County, Tennessee
Joseph Davis to Ephraim Ferrill of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, power of
attorney to receive from L. Ferrill, administrator of the estate of Dolly Ferrill
deed, late of Halifax County, Virginia, the legacy or distributive share which
descended to Archer Ferrill as one of the heirs which has been transfered to
Joseph Davis by deed for a valuable consideration.
dated: 26 March 1846 recorded: 27 Jury 1846
DB 51, p. 419 Robert Hall and Margaret his wife, formerly Margaret Childress,
and Elizabeth Childress of Spencer County, Indiana, to Samuel B. Childress of
the county and state aforesaid, power of attorney to receive from Benjamin
Stanfield of Caswell County, North Carolina, all due us from the estate of
Thomas Boyd deed, of Halifax County, Virginia.
dated: 9 Jury 1846 recorded: 7 August 1846
DB 51, p. 4% Morgan Dickerson and Sally Ann Dickerson (late Sally Ann
Martin Woosley) his wife of Gerrard County, Kentucky, to William Holt of
Halifax County, Virginia, power of attorney to demand whatever belongs to us
as heirs at law of the estate of Moses Woosley deed, of Halifax County, Virginia.
dated: 21 September 1846 recorded: 26 September 1846
DB 52, p. 267 Alexander Moore and his wife Mary, and Alexander Moore
guardian of John Carter, Judith Carter, Martha M. Carter, of Caswell County,
North Carolina, to Margaret B. Carter of Halifax County, Virginia, power of
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attorney to receive money from the estate of Alexander Carter deed., either reaL,
personal, or in the dower estate of said Margaret which has been converted into
bonds.
dated: 22 September 1847 recorded: 27 September 1847
DB 52, p. 268 Richard E. Bennet and Maria Bennet his wife, and Anne O. Lain
of Menard County, Illinois, to Margaret B. Carter of Halifax County, Virginia,
power of attorney to receive sums due us as heirs of Alexander Carter deed, of
Halifax and all money which is due as our share of the dower of the said
Margaret B. Carter (which as been sold and converted into money) in the estate
of Alexander Carter.
dated: 19 July 1847 recorded: 29 September 1847
DB 52, p. 373 Theoderick Carter, Robert S. Carter, Eliza Jane, wife of
Theoderick Carter, Robert S. Carter guardian of Catherine Carter of Fayette
County, Texas, to Margaret B. Carter of Halifax County, Virginia, power of
attorney to receive anything due us especially from the estate of Alexander
Carter deed, of Halifax County, Virginia, and money due us for our shares of the
dower of Margaret B. Carter which has been converted to money.
dated: 1 November 1847 recorded: 21 December 1847
DB 52, p. 375 William F. Carter of Giles County, Tennessee, to Caleb H.
Richmond of Caswell County, North Carolina, power of attorney to receive of
Jesse Brandon of Halifax County, Virginia, executor of Catherine Carter late of
Halifax County deed, what is due as legatte or heir at law.
dated: 29 September 1847 recorded: 27 December 1847
DB 52, p. 480 Haywood County, Tennessee
Matthew B. Dodson to Elias Dodson, power of attorney to receive of Isaac
Derham a distributive share which has desecended to me form William Dodson
and Enoch Dodson now deed, late of Halifax County, Virginia.
dated: 21 August 1847 recorded: 21 April 1848
DB 52, p. 482 Obadiah Dodson of Madison County, Tennessee, to my brother,
Elias Dodson of Halifax County, Virginia, power of attorney to sell land in
Halifax County, Virginia on Vardier Branch, it being the same which belonged
to my brother William Dodson in his lifetime and also his interest in my mother,
Nancy Dodson's dower in land in Halifax and Pittsylvania County on Birch Creek
and my brother Enoch Dodson's interest in my mother's dower in the above
named land.
dated: 8 January 1848 recorded: 21 April 1848
DB 52, p. 653 Madison County, Tennessee
George A Connally agent and attorney for Gabriel B. Ferrell, to Thomas D.
Johnston of Caswell County, North Carolina, power of attorney to receive
monies from those indebted to said Ferrell.
dated: 26 June 1848 recorded: 23 October 1848
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DB 52, p. 654 Madison County, Tennessee
Gabriel B. Ferrell to George A. Connally, power of attorney to receive debts due
me in Halifax County, Virginia.
dated: December 1847 recorded: 23 October 1848
DB 53, p. 48 Graves County, Kentucky
Peter L. Franklin to William L. Goode of Ballard County, Kentucky, power of
attorney to recover two negroes now in Halifax County, Virginia, supposed to be
in the possession of James F. Brooks and these negroes are to be sold. Peter L.
Franklin derived title to negroes by marriage to his wife Elizabeth Gresham late
of Halifax County, Virginia.
dated: 11 September 1848 recorded: 2 January 1849
DB 53, p. 290 Elizabeth B. Boyd of Trigg County, Kentucky, to William Boyd
of the county and state aforesaid, power of attorney to sell my interest in a tract
of land hying in Halifax County, Virginia containing 300 acres lying on the waters
of the Dan River.
dated: 13 May 1839 recorded: 12 September 1849
DB 53, p. 500 Wilson County, Tennessee
William Bedels, Sarah Bedels wife of William Bedels, Josiah Owen, John Brogan
and his wife Elizabeth Brogan, to Anthony Owen, power of attorney to receive
from John A. McCraw executor of the will of Fleming Owen deed, our
distributive share of the estate of Fleming Owen deed, and adjust any claims held
against Stephen Owen and William Bedels by the executor.
dated: 2 August 1849 recorded: 25 March 1850
DB 54, p. 67 Albert P. Keeling, William Keeling and Sarah, late Sarah Wooseley
deed., George Bell and Susan Bell his wife late Susan Keeling daughter of said
William Keeling and said Susan Keeling all of Cape Giradeau County, Missouri,
to William Holt, clerk of Halifax County Superior Court, power of attorney to
receive all that is due us as heirs at law of William Keeling and Sarah Keeling
deed., especially money coming to us by a decree of the Circuit Superior Court
of Halifax at the April term 1848 pronounced in a suit fore the sale and division
of the estate both real and personal of Moses Wooseley against David Trible
who was the administrator of the estate. William Holt was our attorney in this
case.
dated: 18 April 1850 recorded: 16 December 1850
DB 54, p. 93 Anna A Denton and Mary M. Anderson of Tippicanoe County,
Indiana, to Thomas J. Green of Halifax County, Virginia, power of attorney.
dated: 20 November 1850 recorded: 15 January 1851
DB 54, p. 123 Edward T. Hudson, a son of William R. Hudson and Winfred
Hudson his wife, who reside in Halifax County, Virginia, died intestate in 1849
in Rapides Parish, Louisianna, leaving his father, several brothers and sisters
surviving him, his mother Winfred deed, many years before the death of her said
son, and by law of Louisianna William R. Hudson is entitled to lA of the estate
of his deed, son, Wm. R. Hudson recently died and his will was recorded in
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Halifax County, Virginia at the January Court 1851, bequeath his estate to his
last wife, Amy J. Hudson, whereas John W. Bradley has qualified as
administrator with the will of William R Hudson. Now Amy J. Hudson, as
legatee and John W. Bradley, as the personal representative of William R.
Hudson, to J. J. Dalery of Virginia, our power of attorney to represent the estate
of William R Hudson in the settlement of the estate of Edward T. Hudson deed.
dated: 4 February 1851 recorded: 7 February 1851
DB 54, p. 124 Henry E. Hudson, Albert Hudson, Winfred Hudson, William T.
Owen, and Susan his wife formerly Susan Hudson all of Halifax County, Virginia,
brothers and sisters of Edward T. Hudson who died in 1849 at Rapides Parish,
Louisianna, to J. J. Daley of Virginia, power of attorney in the distribution of the
estate of Edward T. Hudson deed.
dated: 4 February 1851 recorded: 7 February 1851
DB 54, p. 492 Josiah Anderson trustee for Mary A D. Greenwade, wife of John
Greenwade, appointed by the court decree of Montgomery Circuit Court of
Kentucky, to Flournoy and Carrington of Halifax County, Virginia, power of
attorney to receive from the executor of Moses Palmer deed, and from James
M Palmer money and property for the use of Mary, or in trust for her and her
children.
dated: 10 March 1852 recorded: 28 June 1852
DB 54, p. 527 Chambers County, Alabama
William Claybrook to Charles S. Easley of Halifax County, Virginia, power of
attorney to dispose of real estate, especially real estate devised to me by my
father, William Claybrook.
dated: 20 August 1851 recorded: 24 August 1852
DB 54, p. 569 Craig County [state not mentioned]
Agreement between Thomas Donahoe and Mary his wife, formerly the daughter
of Isaac Easley deed, of Halifax County, Virginia. Thomas Donahoe and Mary
have interest in the estate of Isaac Easley deed, which they are entitled to at the
death of his wife Judith. Sale of this interest made between William Easley by
Thomas Donahoe without the consent of his wife Mary for a sum much less than
true value, to Jonathan B. Stovall power of attorney.
dated: 14 October 1851 recorded: 19 June 1852
to be continued
Published here with the kind permission of the Archives and Records Division,
Virginia State Library and Archives, Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Louis H. Manarin,
State Archivist
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Camp6eft County
Cemetery
Cemetery at Hat Creek Church
Transcribed by Kathryn Sawyer Hooper
Research performed by W. B. Adams, Rustburg, Virginia August 17, 1937
Subject Cemetery at Hat Creek, Virginia
Location: Take highway #605 going southwest of Naruna, Virginia, until you
cross Falling River. Take Route #601 going north (left) at its junction with
#605. Church and cemetery in full view of the road.
Date: 1828, date of the oldest grave.
Owners: Hat Creek Church and Cemetery to the present date (1937).
Description: This ia a well-kept little cemetery, full of large oak and cedar trees.
No fence. Very few of the graves have markers.
Historical Significance:
Sarah G. Mrs. Mary T. Clark
Wife of Kester Conley Born Oct. 25, 1779
Born April 19th, 1809 Died Mar. 28, 1851
Died April 23, 1859 In the 49th year of her age (?)
Susan E. N. Mary Ann Mason
Wife of John S. Payne daughter of Paulett and M. A. T. Clark
Daughter of Paulett and M. A. T. Clark Died April 20, 1828
Died Sept. 12th, 1889 Aged 27 years
Aged 77 years 6 mos.
A devoted Christian Woman Mary J. Mason
Died July 25, 1857
Erected to the memory of Aged 34 years
Paulett Clark Esq.
Born Sept. 30, 1771
Died Feb 26, 1855
Source of Information: Tombstone Inscriptions, Visit by worker.
This transcription was found in the Works Progress Administration of Virginia
Historical Inventory, Campbell County, 1937, Film 509, Reel 6, #10, Archives
and Records Division, Virginia State Library and Archives, Richmond, Virginia,
and is published here with the kind permission of Dr. Louis H Manarin, State
Archivist
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"Bedford County
Historic Places
"dowell" - "Otter View Farm"
Transcribed by Kathryn Sawyer Hooper
Subject "Creswell", known as "Otter View Farm" until recent times it became
the property of Charles E. Heald.
Location: 9 miles east of Bedford, Virginia, on Route #460; thence south on a
private road Vz mile to house.
Date: Residence finished in 1763.
Owners: Joshua Early bought the land in 1757 and left it by will to his son,
Bishop John Early of Lynchburg, Virginia.
Description:
A two story log house covered with weatherboard, two chimneys, one at
each end. Eight large rooms with twelve foot ceilings, 18 windows and
rather elaborate wooden cornices. An open stairway with three flights of
pine or chestnut, baluster rails and newel posts of turned mahogany. Hand
carved balusters, the original still in use. Elaborate interior cornices in the
parlor.
When the house was built there was a log weatherboarded kitchen and
butlery a few paces to the rear of the house. This no longer stands. There
was an ice house also, but nothing remains of it. The log weatherboarded
smoke-house still stands about 10 yards to the right of the house. No sign
of the old slave cabins remains today. In the original house the front
bedrooms had no communication with the back bed rooms, each set having
its own stairway. This plan no longer holds in the remodelled house.
Historical Significance:
There is no family cemetery on the place. Two graves, those of Joshua the
builder and Maty Leftwich his wife, were made about 5 yards to the right
of the house and today the garage covers their graves.
John Early, the immigrant, came to Virginia about 1661 and lived in York
County. Thomas Early, son of John1, lived in Middlesex County, Virginia,
Jeremiah Early, son of Thomas, was born in 1705, died 1787, married 1728
Elizabeth Buford, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Buford, and had sons,
John, Jeremiah Jr., Jacob, Joel, Joseph, and Joshua - the last born June 13,
1738, died 1812. They all took up land in the eastern part of the county,
raising tobacco and blooded stock. During the War of the Revolution much
beef was furnished to the army from their plantations.
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Jeremiah Jr. served as an officer in the Revolution and was a member of the
County Court In 1772 he was High Sheriff under George the 3rd, holding
office from 1754 to 1779. It is from his branch of the family that General
Jubal Early comes. General Early graduated from West Point in 1837 and
the next year served as Lieutenant in the Indian Wars in Florida. Shortly
after this he resigned his commission and became a lawyer, practicing in
both Bedford and Franklin counties. In 1847 he was commissioned a Major
of volunteers to serve in the Mexican War. At the beginning of the War
Between the States he was appointed by order of the Confederate Congress
to the office of ColoneL At Gettysburg he commanded a division of Lee's
Army. Following this he was assigned to the Valley of Virginia for the
purpose of harassing Washington and keeping Sheridan busy. In 1864 he
invaded Maryland, defeating General Lew Wallace at Monocacy Junction.
Another raid was in Pennsylvania in 1864, when Chambersburg was
destroyed. In September 1864, he was defeated by Sheridan at Winchester.
Later in October he surprised Union forces at Eda Creek, but owing to the
sudden arrival of Sheridan, who rallied his fleeing forces he was not
victorious. In June of this year he had repulsed Hunter, who was almost
within reach of his goal, the Confederate supplies of medicine and hospital
goods for which Lynchburg was the center. General Early refused to take
the oath of allegiance following the war. For many years after this he lived
in Canada but returned finally to Lynchburg where he died in March, 1894.
He never married. He is buried in Spring Hill Cemetery Lynchburg,
Virginia. At the time of his death the flag over the State Capitol was at half
mast and the Governor and Legislature rose in silent salute as the Chaplain
offered prayer. Attending his funeral were delegations from the legislature,
from the Army of Northern Virginia and from many Confederate camps.
In the Lynchburg paper appeared a tribute by Major John Daniel, one of
Early's officers, to Lynchburg's 'Highest ranking officer in the Civil War."
"Amongst the chief mourners was that line of Gray, wrinkled men who
followed his hearse, carrying a tattered flag which told its own story. I have
never witnessed a more imposing scene then the outpouring of people as his
body was borne to the grave with military ceremoniaL"
This is his triple distinction, that he was a man of peace before the War, a
hero in the war, a hero in fidelity and fortitude after the war and the very
incarnation of its glorious memories. In all histories of the United State
which devote space to Wars, General Early is always more than mentioned.
In Laughlin's History he characterized him as a "Confederate Cavalry leader
of great boldness." Members of his family have said that so outstanding
were his qualities of quickness and boldness that it seemed especially fitting
for the Valley Campaign to be put in his hands.
Returning to Joshua Early, brother of Jeremiah Jr. he married Mary
Leftwich, daughter of Augustine Leftwich who was prominent in the early
New London days, and built "CreswelL" Records show that he had lands
adjacent to New London and Vi a lot in New London, but that he disposed
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of these and bought up adjacent parcels of land near Forest until he had
around 1000 acres. It was on this acreage that he built "CreswelL"
Whenever Jefferson came to "Poplar Forest" Joshua always called upon him
in state and Jefferson was more than once entertained at "CreswelL"
Joshua acquired adjoining tracts adjacent to the original acreage on which
his sons settled when they were married, so that there was an "Early
Colony," as they said. His chief crop was tobacco and he raised blooded
horses and cattle. He also had a large peach orchard and a 50 gallon stilL
He died December 18, 1812, though his funeral service was postponed until
the roads became passable, and in the following June the rites were
conducted by his nephew, Rev. Abner Early. The family were devoted
Methodists, rearing three ministers, one of whom, John Early, born at
"Otter View" became a bishop of the Methodist Church.
Bibliography:
Court Records, Clerks Office, Bedford, Virginia.
Bedford County.
Susan Early, College Street, Bedford, Virginia, a descendant of Jeremiah
Early.
Research performed in the year 1937
This transcription was found in the Works Progress Administration of Virginia
Historical Inventory, Bedford County, 1937, No. 24, Film 509, Reel 5, Archives
and Records Division, Virginia State Library and Archives, Richmond, Virginia,
and is published here with the kind permission of Dr. Louis H. Manarin, State
Archivist
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'DiwwickCie County
Wills
Hie Will of Peter Manson - 1793
Submitted by James F. Devenport
Editor's Note: This will of Peter Manson (1733-1793), a colonial resident of
Dinwiddie County, Virginia, was located in Fayette County, Kentucky, by
Laurence Gardiner several years ago. The will was recorded in 1793 in
Dinwiddie County, then recorded in Fayette County, Kentucky in 1805.
Today there exists no evidence of the will in the Dinwiddie County records.
In the name of God Amen - 1, Peter Manson of Dinwiddie County, being of
perfect mind and memory do make this my last will and Testament, in order
to dispose of my estate, wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this
life in the following manner:
Imprimis I lend to my wife Agnes, during her natural life two hundred acres
of land, including my Dwelling-House to be laid off as she may choose, (my
mill excepted), also the seven following slaves, Will, Bob, Nell, Lucy, Esther,
Daniel, Ned, also I give and bequeath to my said wife one third part of my
stock of every kind, also my Household and Kitchen furniture and plantation
utensils; also a sufficiency of grain to last her family and stock until she have
an opportunity to make, if there is as much on the plantation, all the above
I lend and give to my wife in lieu of her Dower. Item I give and bequeath
to my son James Manson and his heirs forever, two hundred acres of land
including my mill, the land to be laid off the most convenient thereto; also
the two hundred acres which I have lent to my wife, also the four following
Negroes old James, Jane, George, and Nan and their increase, also forty
pounds to be raised out of my estate. Item I give and bequeath to my son
Peter Manson fifty acres of land off, as is most convenient to his plantation,
also three Negroes, namely Davy, Kate, Lou they being already in his
possession. I give and bequeath them and their increase, also the land
beforementioned to him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath to
my son Hardaway Manson and his heirs forever three hundred acres of land,
to be laid off, after that beforementioned as may be most convenient to him,
also three Negroes namely Laurney, Sail and her child and their increase,
they being in his possession. Item I give and bequeath to my son Nathaniel
Manson and his heirs forever the remainder part of my land, also three
Negroes Jim, Sam and Amy and her increase, also forty pounds to be raised
out of my estate. Item I give and bequeath to my son John Manson and to
his heirs forever the three following Negroes, Titus, Jack, and Jenny and her
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increase, they being in his possession. Item I give and bequeath to my son
Thomas Mansonand to his heirs forever the three following Negroes, Major,
Bob and Nancy and her increase they being already in his possession. Item
I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Pegram and her heirs forever the
following Negroes, namely Chloe and Sail and their past and future increase,
they being already in her possession. Item I give and bequeath to my
daughter Martha Alfriend and her heirs forever the following Negroes,
namely Tortune, Amy and Keziah and their increase the two first being
already in her possession. Item I give and bequeath to my daughter Agnes
Thweatt Manson and her heirs forever the following Negroes, namely Ussey,
Dick, Sue, and Venus and their increase, also forty pounds to be raised out
of my estate. Item I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Manson
and her heirs for ever the four following Negroes, Abram, Phil, Annaca and
Sail and their increase, also forty pounds to raised out of my estate. Item I
give and bequeath my lands in the State of Kentucky to be sold, and the
money arising therefrom after paying the expenses thereof, to be equally
divided amongst all my children, both sons and daughters, to them and their
heirs forever, also all my estate not before disposed of.
Item I give all the Negroes that I have herein kept to my wife, with their
increase to be equally divided amongst all my children to them and to their
heirs forever.
Item I do hereby constitute and appoint my son-in-law Baker Pegram, my
sons Thomas Manson, Peter Manson and Hardaway Manson executors of
this my last will and Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this day of April, in the year of our Lord Christ, one
thousand seven hundred and ninety three. My desire is that my estate be not
appraised.
Peter Manson [LS]
Signed, Seal'd and acknowledged in the presence of
John Poythress
J John Scott Carpenter
Cornelius Wainwright
At a court held for Dinwiddie County at the Courthouse on Monday the 18th
day of November 1793. This will was presented into Court, by the within
named executors, and the same was proved by the oaths of J. John Scott
Carpenter and Cornelius Wainwright two of the Witnesses thereto and
ordered to be recorded and upon the motion of the said executors who made
oaths thereto according to law and together with William Hardaway, Daniel
Pegram and William I Walker their Security, entered into, acknowledged
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their bond in the sum of ten thousand pounds, conditioned as the law directs.
Certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.
Fertz. Nicholas CDC
Virginia, Dinwiddie County,
I, John Nicholas clerk of County Dinwiddie aforesaid, do hereby certify that
the foregoing ( ) copy of the Will of Peter Manson deceased, given under
my hand and the seal of office this 26th day of April 1797.
John Nicholas
Clerk of Dinwiddie County
Virginia, Dinwiddie County;
I, Edward Pegram one of the Justices of the peace for the County aforesaid,
do hereby certify that John Nicholas is and was clerk of the said County, at
the time of the admitting the said Will to record, and that due faith and
credit is and ought to be given to all instruments of writing by him, signed,
when acting in the capacity aforesaid. Given under my hand this 30th day of
April 1797.
Edward Pegram [LS]
Will of Peter Manson, April 1793, proved 18 November 1793, Dinwiddie
County, Virginia; proved 27 September 1805, Fayette County, Kentucky, Will
Book A, pages 757-760.
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'Brunszvicfc^ County
Wills
Will of James Fisher - 1784
Submitted by Douglas P. Fisher
Transcribed from the original found in Brunswick County Will Book 2, pp.
403 & 404, located at the Brunswick County Court House.
In the name of god amen April 5th 1784 I James Fisher of the
parish of Saint Andrews and County of Brunswick being of perfect
sense and memory do make and Ordain this to be my last Will and
Testament in manner and form following
Viz) Item I Give and bequeath unto my loving son William Fisher
the following Negroes which he has now in possion Viz Toney, Tom,
Ralph, Phebe, and all her Children them and their Increase and the
Land whereon he now lives containing four hundred and twenty five
Acres to him and his heirs forever.
Item I Give and Bequeath unto my loving son Jonathan Fisher the upper
part of the Land I live above the Spring branch beginning at a great
Red Oak that's along my Cart path from thence a straight course to
the said Branch thence down the said Branch to Waqua Creek
thence up the said Creek to Stith's line thence along Stith's line to
the beginning and the half of my Grist Mill to him and his heirs
forever.
Item I Give and Bequeath to my loving son James Fisher the Land below
my Spring branch and the Land I bought of Charles Gordan and the
Land I Bought of Mason Bishop with the following Negroes namely,
Ball, Sail and all their Children & their Increase with one feather
Bed and furniture with half of My Mill to him & his heirs forever _
And if my son James Fisher should Die without a lawful heir my
Will & Desire is that my Grand son James Fisher the son of
Jonathan Fisher may have the above mentioned Lands And the half
of the Negroes above mentioned Negroes to him his heirs forever
and the other half of the Negroes my Will & Desire is that my
Grand son Ben Fisher the son of William Fisher may have to him
& his heirs forever.
Item I Lend unto my loving Wife Martha Fisher my land & plantation
whereon I now live during her Widowhood with these Negroes
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Daphney, Grace, Jacob, & James and Billy and two feather beds
and furniture with household a_ Kitchen furniture with twelve head
of Cattle Two work horses stock of hoggs six head of Sheep.
Item I Lend Unto my loving Daughter Constant Quarles two Negroes
namely Hall, Jane, During her natural life and then to be equally
divide among all her Children to them and their heirs forever.
Item I Give and bequeath unto my loving Daughter Clara Willson one
Negro Named David to her & her heirs forever.
Item I Give & bequeath unto my loving Daughter Martha Eldridge one
Negro Named Rubin and Judah to her & her heirs forever.
Item I Give and Bequeath unto my loving Daughter Sarah Fisher one
Negro Named Stephen and Bob with one feather Bed & furniture
to her and her heirs forever.
The Rest of my Negroes Named Sam, Lucy & Sarah may be equally
divided among the rest of my Children namely Elizabeth Edwards,
Nancy Richardson, Susanna Miller and the Negro that I have lent
to my wife named Billy after her decease to be equally divided after
my just Debts are paid And if my Daughter Sarah Fisher should die
without a lawful heir the survivors to enjoy the Estate given. In
Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal the Day &
Year above written. Signed Sealed, published & pronounced by the
said James Fisher as his last will and Testament Lastly I do appoint
my son William Fisher & Jonathan Fisher Executors to this my last
Will and Testament.
In presence of
Teste James Fisher (LS)
Benjamin Benjamin
Robert Lenoir
Thomas Lenoir
Brunswick County Court 25th Day of October 1784
This Will was proved by the Oaths of Robert
Lenoir and Thomas Lenoir witnesses thereto and ordered to be Recorded.
Teste Drury Stith Ct CI.
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HAWKINS, WILKINSON: Was John Hawkins (cl764-cl835, Hart Co, KY), the
son of Zachariah and Elizabeth14 (William3, John21 Wilkinson) Hawkins, Amelia
and Halifax cos? Zachariah m Elizabeth 1763, Amelia Co. John Hawkins m
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WREN, COLEMAN, BARLOW: William Wren b cl775 VA, m prob 1789 SC,
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Co, AL William Wren's w/1 unknown; w/2 prob Nancy Barlow of Abbeville, SC;
w/3 Sarah _?_. Ruth Wren, 5809 Tautoga, El Paso, TX 79924.
JENNETT: Seek info on family of James Jennett b 1814 VA d 1879
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SCOTT, MOON: Was John Scott, will probated 1793 Halifax Co, wife Dicey
Moon, the son of John Scott Sr of Caswell Co, NC, will probated 1781, naming
sons John Jr, Robert, deceased son William, daus Catherine McAden, Mary
McFarland, sons-in-law Samuel Cunningham and David Logan? Miss Bfllie
Lipscomb, 2564 Donald Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70809-1945.
SINGLETON: Seek info on Edmond Singleton b 1754, m 1782, d after Sept
1845 Lumpkin Co, GA wife Elizabeth. Ch b in VA girl unknown, James,
Edmond II. His farm adjoined Robert Singleton, m Sarah Garret, moved to
Montgomery Co, NC and joined Edmond I who moved there 1787. Gary F.
Singleton, 1424 Seminole Tr., Raleigh, NC 27609.
SINGLETON: Edmund Singleton Rev army at Amelia Courthouse 1776. Tax
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Elizabeth, at least 2 sons b in Lunenburg Co prior to 1788 when moved to
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permission for dau Elizabeth Keene Jones to m John Bishop 8 Jan. 1793
Brunswick Co. John had 5 ch, 3 daus, 2 sons, one of whom was Wiley, who d
in Christian Co, KY cl870 apparently without issue. Mary Elizabeth Sanders,
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BOOKER Seek any info that may connect John Booker d 1761 Orange Co, NC
with the Booker families of Amelia Co. John's wife, Patience, received a land
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EVANS, FORE: Seek info on Overton Evans b 1775, m Mary Jordan Fore 1830
Charlotte Co. Ch: James, Nannie, Sarah Susan, John William, Martha and
Barnett Tucker. Dinah Petree Evans, 315 Waterloo St, Lawrenceburg, TN
38464.
Exchange: DAVIS descs of Mecklenburg Co, especially those that have ties in
Granville Co, NC. What happened to Robert Davis, son of Randolph Davis who
d Mecklenburg Co in 1820's. Randolph is DAR eligible - why has no one ever
submitted lineage on this family? Trudie Davis Long, 8213 MapteviDe Rd.,
Mount Airy, MD 21771-9713.
WALPOLE, HAMLIN, FREEMAN: Seek info on John Walpole and his wife
Elizabeth Hamlin. Thier son, Richard, m Agnes Freeman in 1798. Bond filed
4 Jury 1798 at Brunswick Co. Miss Janet S. Seitz, 11521 Upper Sunny Cir.,
Eagle River, AK 99577-7844.
ROLFE/ROFFE: Maude Rolfe Simmons Kizer d 1947 Baskerville, VA. In her
possession was an old, red, tattered family bible. Request info as to where this
bible is now. William A. Rolfe, 2209 Persimmon Trek, Richmond, VA 23233-
2724.
HOLUBAR, THIENES: Seek info on John Thienes, 1790 MD Census, owned
1 slave. Wilhelm Josef Thienes m Felicitee Roehemer 1786 at Wittlich,
(Archdiocese Trier), W. Germany. Gayorg Holubar m Josefa Lyr cl745 at
Zamberk, (Hradek-Kralove), Czechoslovakia? Seek info on Georg Holubar.
Richard Morrissey, 28656 Murrieta Rd., Sun City, CA 92586.
MITCHELL, COCKE, CRADDOCK: Seek father of Shatteen Coker Mitchell
b 1802 Amelia Co, d 1866 Griffin, GA. Was father James Cocke Mitchell d
1802/3 Amelia Co, son or gr-son of James Mitchell and Ann Cocke? Mother
was Mary Ann "Polly" Mitchell Was she the Polly Craddock who m James C.
Mitchell 1795 Amelia Co? Mary Mitchell Clarke, P O Box 166, Fruitland Park,
FL 34731.
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JEFFRIES: Seek parents/sibs of Nathaniel Jeffries I, will probated Buckingham
Co 1795. Ch: William, Sally, Jessec, Mary, Susannah, John, James, Thomas,
Nathaniel II, Lucy, Nancy. Nancy m Nathaniel Morris 1776 Pr Ed Co. Allen K.
Jeffries, 9005 Cheri Dr., Knaxvflk, TN 37923-2316.
SMITH, SANFORD: Seek ancs of Wyatt Smith, Rev War Soldier of Pr Wm Co
and Northern Neck VA area b 1774, d 1800, m Elizabeth Sanford. Possible
father Caleb Smith of Westmoreland Co, and Thomas Smith gr-father. Will
exchange info on Smith families in VA and SC. Herbert D. Hendricks, 7 W.
River Rd, Poquoson, VA 23662.
AISTROP/ASTROP: Seek info on Henry Aistrop/Astrop/Astross etc, Lunenburg
Co 1810 & 1820 Censuses and brother, Jessee Aistrop, 1810 in Charlotte Co;
1820 Nelson Co; 1830 Henry Co. Also, Robert G. Aistrop Brunswick Co 1850;
Henry Aistrop (written "Astross") b 1808, in Henry Co 1850. Henry and Jesse,
sons of Robert Aistrop. Jack Hockett, 270 Iven Ave., 2-C, St David's, PA 19087.
BARNETT: Seek origin with proof Hugh Barnett in Orange Co, now Person,
NC. Va line 1752. Land grant 1754. Will probated 1797 named wife Elizabeth,
two minor ch. Son, Thomas, served Rev War. Currie b 1771, Hugh Jr d 17%.
Was Elizabeth w/2? Was w/1 a Miss Currie? Miss Catharine Bass, 12 Wactor
St, Sumter, SC 29150.
GATEWOOD: P. S. Winchester Cemetery, Memphis, TN. Pg. 253, by Eva Gray.
"Mary, Consort of William Gatewood, Born Essex Co., VA May 25, 1779, Died
December 27, 1838." This cemetery was demolished in early 40's for a freeway.
Who were these people? Helen Sain Hazelton, 524 Ridgeway, Bolivar, TN
38008.
Exchange: Thompson/Thomason BROWDER, Tabitha JOHNSON: See
Southside Virginian Vol XI, No. 3, p. 119. Jane J. Wiffiams, 2225 Porters
Chapel Rd., Vicksburg, MS 39180.
CONDITT, WALL, PERKINS: Seek info on descs for William Conditt
Chesterfield Co C1750-1790. Also parents of Major Wall (son of Joshua) and
Major's wife Mary James whom he m in Halifax Co cl805-1810. Abo Perkins
families, Pr Geo-Pittsh/vania cos 1720's & 1730's. Wanda L. Clark, 1304 E
Miami, McAfester, OK 74501-6746.
WOODALL: Seek info on the Woodall family who settled in Buckingham Co
cl750, later moved to Charlotte Co by 1779. Particularly Sampson Woodall who
m Sarah Steel 24 March 1756. Lucy Woodall Harris, 122 Quintan St,
Lynchburg, VA 24503.
SHACKLEFORD, BASS: Seek parents of Judith who m/1 James Shackleford,
possibly Hanover Co cl778; m/2 Edward Bass of Chesterfield Co cl786. Judith
d 1843, Edward d cl802, both d in Chesterfield Co. Mrs. John H. Walker, Box
130, Dahlgren, VA 22448.
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TOWNSEND: Seek info on descs of Joseph E. Townsend who m Ann R.
Perkinson 19 Nov 1850. May have been m to Rebecca Elmore 1800; also to
Lucy Stone, all in Lunenburg Co. Three sons: Joseph Henry, Jefferson D., and
Wesley Townsend migrated to Dinwiddie Co. Their descs there now. Mrs.
Claire T. Flint, 2917 Sedgewick Dr., Lynchburg, VA 24503.
These men Irving in Smith Co, TN by 1815: Alexander AIKMAN, William
CARTER, Isaac ESTICK, Samuel GIBSON, Heziekah
LAZENBY/USENBY/LIZENBY, John McDANIEL, Thomas H. PAYNE,
Dempsey POWELL, Abner, Elijah, George, Isaac, James SMITH, John
STEPHENS, James VAULX, Jesse WALLING. Where these men live in
Southside VA prior to moving to TN? D. Mitchell Jones, 3025 Khne Rd.,
Jacksonville, FL 32246.
HEATH Seek parents of William Heath who d in Surry Co 1687. Will 20 Sep
1680 mentions wife Margery and 4 ch. Lewis B. Connelly, 5110 Upper Ledges
Dr., Kingsport, TN 37664.
MAJOR* Seek info on the family of Nicholas Major and wife Mary. He and
wife appear in land deeds of Lunenburg Co cl740-1761. Suspect he was the son
of Nicholas Major of Charles City Co. Herbert D. Hendricks, 7 W. River Rd.,
Poquoson, VA 23662.
BUTLER, COLLINS, GARRIOTT, SHIRLEY: Seek parents of Williams Collins
who m Sarah Butler. Also James Shirley who m Judith GarriotL Both lived in
Culpeper Co between cl760 and 1790. Joseph B. Lambert, 1956 Iinneman St,
Glenview, IL 60025.
TAYLOR, WTLBURN, GILLIAM Robert Taylor's will Powhatan Co proved
1826, ch: George, Blagrave, Charles, William, Daniel, Elizabeth m John Aston,
Martha m John Deshazor, Mary m William Pollock, Frances m William
McLaurine, Ann m Claiborne Maxey. Robert's father was William Taylor. Seek
info on spouse/ch of William. Esther Barnes Mulling, 2321 Robinson Rd. NE,
Marietta, GA 30068.
STROUD, LLOYD, SEWELL, WARNER, HOWARD, SHIPLEY, PORTER
Isaac Beeson (1729-1802) wife, Phoebe Stroud (Quakers), Hopewell, VA Do
ancs of Lowis Howard, who m Adam Shipley 1678 in Annapolis, originate at
Sewell Point, Elizabeth City or Lower Norfolk Co.? "Shipley's Choice
Plantation," 1681, Anne Arundel Co, MD. Can someone send me a Howard
ancestor chart? Richard Morrissey, 28656 Murrieta Rd., Sun City, CA 92586.
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Index • VoLXINo. 4
Adams
W. B. 182
Aikman
Alexander 194
Aistrop
Hemy 193
Jessee 193
Robert 193
Robert G. 193
Akins
John 171
Thomas 166
Alfriend
Martha 187
Allen 167
Anderson
Josiah 181
MaryM. 180
Mrs. 171
Nancy 177
Orpha A. 178
OrphyA. 178
Andrews
Benja. 167,168
Archer
Field 166,169,
170
John 159,160,
168
William 166
Arnold
Edmund C.
174, 175
Arlington
John 176
Stephen 176
Ashbrook
Peter 169
Aston
John 194
Astrop
Henry 193
Astross
Henry 193
Barclay
Patrick 162
Barklay
Patric 162
Barksdale
Peter 177
Barlow
Nancy 191
Barnett
Currie 193
Elizabeth 193
Hugh 193
Thomas 193
Bass
Catharine 193
Christopher
169
Edward 193
Judith 193
Thomas 163
William 165,
166, 169
Basset
Thomas 163
Bates
Edmund 176
Martha A. 177
Mary 176
Samuel 176,
177
Battersby
William 166
Bans
Henry 167
Baugh
Thomas 163
Bedels
Sarah 180
William 180
Beeson
Isaac 194
BeU
David 160
George 180
Mary
McCambell
155
Susan 180
Belsher
Richard 167
Bennet
Maria 179
Richard E. 179
Bishop
John 192
Mason 189
Blakeley
William 166
Blankinship
Ephraim 165
Ralph 165
Boiling 161,163,
166-168, 171
John 159, 161,
162, 163, 167,
168-170
Sarah 169
Boman
Bibky 177
Nancy J. 177
Thomas 177
Booker
DonL. 192
Edward 163,
177
John 163, 168,
192
Patience 192
Phebe 168
Bott
William 170
Boyd
Elizabeth B.
180
Thomas 177,
178
William 180
Bradley
JohnW. 181
Rebecca E. 178
William B. 178
Branch
James 164, 167,
168
John 166,171
Mary 164
Matthew 164,
166
Thomas 164
Branches
Wm 171
Brandon
Jesse 1 79
Bridgman
Judith 176, 177
Brogan
Elizabeth 180
John 180
Brook
Dudley 166
Brooks
James F. 180
Browder
Thomason 193
Thompson 193
Brown
Daniel 171
Brumfield
J. William 176
John 176
Buchanan
Andrew 161
Archibald 161
Buford
Elizabeth 183
Thomas 183
Bugg
Jacob 166, 169
Burch
C. 157
Burding
William 157
Butler
Sarah 194
Cage
Fielder 177
Calhoun
Henry 178
Cannefax
John 167
Carpenter
J John Scott
187
Carrington 181
Carter
Alexander 179
Catherine 179
Eliza Jane 179
John 178
Judith 178
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Carter (cont'd)
Cockbell
Daniel
William 181
Margaret 179
George 167
John 184
Edwards
Margaret B.
Cocke
Dapp
Elizabeth 190
178, 179
Ann 192
Peter 160
Eggleston
Martha M. 178
Cole
Davis
Edward 157
Roberts. 179
Eddie 175
Joseph 178
Elam
Theoderick 179
L.J. 175
Randolph 192
John 169,171
William 194
LydiaH. 175
Robert 192
William 169
William F. 179
Coleman
Denton
Eldridge
Cary
Cornelia 174,
Anna A. 180
Martha 190
Archibald 160
175
Derham
Elliott
Henry 160
Marion
Isaac 179
Henry 177
Chapman
Armistead
Deshazor
Martha
Anderson 176,
174
John 194
Elizabeth 177
177
Mary 191
Devenport
Mary Ann 177
Ann 176
Richilieu 174,
James F. 186
Elmore
Chappell
175
Dickerson
Rebecca 194
James M. 178
William 174
Morgan 178
Eppes
Cheatham
Collins
Sally Ann 178
Richard 159,
Charles 168
William 177
Dodson
161, 162, 167,
Elizabeth 168
Williams 194
Elias 179
168-170
Leonard 168
Conditt
Enoch 179
William 159
Thomas 171
William 193
Matthew B.
Estick
Chetwood
Conley
179
Isaac 194
Matthew 171
Kester 182
Nancy 179
Evans
Matthias 160
Sarah G. 182
Obadiah 179
Barnett Tucker
Childers
Connally
William 179
192
James B. 177
George A. 179,
Donahoe
Dinah Petree
Samuel B. 177
180
Mary 181
192
Childress
Connelly
Thomas 181
James 192
Elizabeth 178
Lewis B. 194
Dunkley
John William
Margaret 178
Cox
Henry 178
192
Samuel B. 178
Henry 162,170
Rebecca E. 178
Martha 192
Chinn
John 170
Early
Nannie 192
Christopher
Mary 162, 170
Abner 185
Overton 192
176
Sarah 162
Jacob 183
Sarah Susan
Claiborne
Craddock
Jeremiah 183,
192
Augustine 160
Polly 192
184, 185
Farmer
Clark
Cunningham
Joel 183
Benjamin 164
M. A. T. 182
Ruth Coward
John 183,185
Elam 164
MaryT. 182
191
Joseph 183
John 164
Paulett 182
Samuel 191
Joshua 183,
Lucy 164
Susan E. N.
Currie
184, 185
Ferguson
182
George 160
Jubal 184
Jane 191
Wanda L. 193
Miss 193
Susan 185
Ferrell
Clarke
Cussens
Thomas 183
Gabriel B. 179,
Mary Mitchell
Charles 162
Easley
180
192
Dalery
Charles S. 181
James B. 178
Clay
J.J. 181
Isaac 181
William C. 177,
John 169, 171
Daley
Judith 181
178
Claybrook
J.J. 181
Robert 165,
Ferrill
William 181
Dance
166, 169, 170
Archer 178
Thomas 170
Roderic 170
Dolly 178
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Ephraim 178
L. 178
Fetherstone
Charles 169
Fisher
Ben 189
Douglas P. 189
James 189, 190
Jonathan 189,
190
Martha 189
Sarah 190
William 189,
190
Fitzarkerly
Thomas 169
Flint
Claire T. 194
Flournoy 181
Francis 165
Ford
John 160
Samuel 157
Fore
Mary Jordan
192
Forkran
Peter 164
Fowler
Margery 165
Mark 165
Franklin
Peter L. 180
Franklyn
Mary 165
Thomas 165
Freeman
Agnes 192
Fuqua
Joseph H. 176
Gardiner
Laurence 186
Garret
Sarah 191
Garriott
Judith 194
Gates
Susanna 163
William 162,
163, 166
Gatewood
Mary 193
William 193
Gay
William 159
Geddy
George 166
Gibson
Samuel 194
Gill
Anne 170
Jacob 170
Good
John 168
Joseph 161
Robert 159,
166, 170
Goode
John 165
Joseph 167
Philip 170
William L. 180
Gordan
Charles 189
Granger
John 170
Joseph 170
Mary 170
Granville
Lord 192
Graves
Elizabeth 165
Henry 170
Sarah 170
William 165,
170
Gray
Eva 193
William 159
Green
Thomas J. 180
Greenwade
John 181
Mary A. D. 181
Gresham
Elizabeth 180
Hall
Margaret 178
Robert 178
Hamlin
Elizabeth 192
Hancock
John 171
William 169
Hardaway
Stith 168
William 187
Harris
Benjamin 160
Lucy Woodall
193
Hatchet
Thomas 163
Hatchett
John 161
Hawkins
John 191
Zachariah 191
Hazelton
Helen Sain 193
Heald
Charles E. 183
Heath
Margery 194
William 194
Hendricks
Herbert D.
193, 194
Hockett
Jack 193
Holt
William 178,
180
Holubar
Gayorg 192
Georg 192
Hooper
Christopher M.
154, 172
Kathryn Sawyer
182,183
Howard
Lowis 194
Howlet
John 166, 170
Hewlett
Crowley 166
John 166
Hudgins
Dennis 159
Hudson
Albert 181
Amy J. 181
Edward T. 180,
181
Henry E. 181
Susan 181
William R. 180,
181
Winfred 180,
181
Hunter 184
Ingram
Ingram 190
Irby
Anthony 164,
166
Doctor 171
John 164
Joshua 169
Widow 171
James
Francis 165,
168
Mary 193
Janet
Abraham 191
James 191
John 191
Owen 191
Jefferson
Thomas 185
Jeffries
Allen K. 193
James 193
Jessee 193
John 193
Lucy 193
Mary 193
Nancy 193
Nathaniel 193
Sally 193
Susannah 193
Thomas 193
William 193
Jennett
Abraham 191
James 191
Mary 191
Owen 191
Samuel 191
Johnson
John 161
Tabitha 193
Johnston
Thomas D. 179
Thomas J. 178
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Jones
D. Mitchell 194
Elizabeth Keene
192
Henry Z. 155,
156
John 192
Thomas 167
Wiley 192
Keeling
Albert P. 180
Sarah 180
Susan 180
William 180
Keith
Owen 167,168
Kennon
Robert 159,
161, 163, 167
William 159,
160, 161, 162
Kirke
Thomas
Howard 160
Kizer
Maude Rolfe
Simmons 192
Klienhoff
George 161,
166, 171
Kmiecik
Linda 191
Kolbe
J. C. 176
Lain
Anne O. 179
Lambert
Joseph B. 194
Lazenby
Heziekah 194
Lee
Miller 157
Robert E. 175,
184
Leftwich
Augustine 184
Mary 183,184
Lenoir
Robert 190
Thomas 190
Lester
Jacob 169
Ligon
Matthew 167,
168
Lipscomb
Billie 191
Lisenby
Heziekah 194
Lizenby
Heziekah 194
Lloyd
194
Locket
William 171
Logan
David 191
Long
Trudie Davis
192
Lord Dunsmore
156
Lovett
Jn. L. 173
John 173
Mary 173
Lovitt
John 173
John. L. 173
Lyr
Josefe 192
Major
Mary 194
Nicholas 194
Mampus
Thomas 170
Man
David 165
Mary 165
Manarin
Louis H. 171,
181, 182, 185
Manson
Agnes 186
Agnes Thweatt
187
Elizabeth 187
Hardaway 186,
187
James 186
John 186
Nathaniel 186
Peter 186-188
Thomas 187
Martin
Christ 170
Christopher
166, 167, 168
Valentine 177
Mason
Mary Ann 182
Mary J. 182
Maxey
Claiborne 194
McAden
Catherine 191
McCraw
John A. 180
McDaniel
John 194
McFarland
Mary 191
McLaurine
William 194
Miller
Susanna 190
Mitchell
James 192
James Cocke
192
Mary Ann
'Polly" 192
Shatteen Coker
192
Moon
Dicey 191
Moor
Drury 165
George 165
Lucy 165
Mark 165
William 166
Moore
Alexander 178
Bird 177
Mary 178
Mary Ann 177
Richard 171
Morris
Nathaniel 193
Morrissey
Richard 192,
194
Morton
Samuel 176
Moseley
Amos 169
Emperor 169
Frances 164
John 169
Joseph 161,
164, 167, 169
P. K 173
Thomas 166,
170
William 161,
166, 170
Mountcastle 155
Mulling
Esther Barnes
194
Munford
John 160
Murdocks
George 160
John 160
Murray
Joyce Martin
157
Nash
John 164
Negro
Abram 169,
187
Africa 173
Amy 169,186,
187
Annaca 187
Ball 189
Billy 190
Binn?? 172
Bob 187,190
Bobb 163
Chloe 187
Daniel 172
Daphney 190
David 190
Davy 186
Dick 169,187
Dilcy 163,169
George 163,
169, 186
Grace 190
Hall 190
Harry 172
Jack 169
Jacob 190
James 186, 190
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Jane 186, 190
Jasper 172
Jemmy 169
Jim 186
Josh 173
Judah 190
Judy 169
Kate 169, 186
Keram 163
Keziah 187
Laurney 186
Lewis 169
London 169
Lou 186
Lucy 169, 190
Luke 172
Major 187
Mary 173
Moodey 172
Nan 186
Nancy 169, 172,
187
Pegg 169
Peter 169
Phebe 163, 189
Phil 187
Phillis 169
Pompey 169
Ralph 189
Rubin 190
Sail 186,187,
189
Sam 163, 169,
186,190
Sarah 190
Settes 172
Sharper 169
Silfer 172
Stephen 190
Sue 173,187
Tom 169,189
Toney 189
Tortune 187
Ussey 187
Venus 187
Nelson
Secretary 159
Newman 155
Edith 155
Nibb
John 166
Nicholas
Fertz. 188
John 188
Osborne
Edward 159,
161, 163, 165,
166
John 166, 170
Osbourne
Edward 167
Owen
Anthony 180
Even 161, 164,
170, 171
Fleming 180
Francis 164
Gwen Even
161
Josiah 180
Stephen 180
Susan 181
William T. 181
Palmer
James M 181
Moses 181
Parker
Richard 157
Payne
John S. 182
Susan E. N.
182
Thomas H. 194
Pegram
Baker 187
Daniel 187
Edward 188
Mary 187
Perkins
William 164
Perkinson
AnnR. 194
Petty
James 177
Rebecca E. 178
Pollock
William 194
Porter
194
Powell
Dempsey 194
Thomas A. 178
William W. 178
Poythress
John 187
Pride
Amy 162
Frances 170
John 170
William 162
Puchett
Douglas 163
Thomas 163
Purkinson
William 165
Quarles
Constant 190
Ragsdale
Benjamin 177
Henry 166
Raleigh
Charley 175
Randolph
Grief 160
Henry 159
Rankin 155
Read
John 170
Red
James 163
John 163
Joseph 163
Thomas 163
Reveland
Henry 162
Richardson
Nancy 190
Richmond
Caleb H. 179
Roberts
John 162
Morris 166
Robertson
James 163
John 170
William 165
Robinson
James 169
John 162
Roehemer
Felicitee 192
Rolfe
William A. 192
Rowlet
Joseph 166
Royal
John 159, 164
Little bury 166
Mary 168
Richard 159,
168, 169
Royall
John 164, 168,
170
Little bury 168
Richard 161,
168, 169
Rud
Joseph 171
Sandefor
James 169
Sandefur
James 160
Sanders
Mary Elizabeth
192
Saneve
John 176
Sanford
Elizabeth 193
Scott
John 191
Robert 191
William 191
Seitz
JanetS. 192
Sewell
194
Shacklefbrd
James 193
Judith 193
Shackleton
Jonathan 160
Shepeherd
Hannah 172
Horatio 173
John 172
Samuel 172
Smith 172,173
William 172
Shepherd
Smith 173
Shephird
Smith 173
Sheridan
P. 184
Shipley
Adam 194
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Shirley
Stone
Vilian
Willson
James 194
Lucy 194
Anthony 160
Clara 190
Singleton
Stovall
John 160
Richard 157
Edmond 191
J. B. 177
Wainwright
Wimbish
Edmund 191
Jonathan B.
Cornelius 187
E. Y. 177
Elizabeth 191
181
Walker
Eppy 176
GaryF. 191
Stratton
Mrs. John H.
Womacks
J. A. 192
Thomas 167
193
Thos. 171
James 191
Stroud
William I 187
Woodall
Robert 191
Phoebe 194
Wall
Sampson 193
Skelton
Taylor
Joshua 193
Woodhouse
John 163
Ann 194
Major 193
Frances 172
slave
Blagrave 194
Wallace
Wooldredge
Bob 186
Charles 194
Lew 184
Edward 165
Daniel 186
Daniel 194
Walling
Wooseley
Esther 186
Elizabeth 194
Jesse 194
Moses 180
Lucy 186
Frances 194
Walpole
Sarah 180
Ned 186
George 194
John 192
Woosley
Nell 186
Martha 194
Richard 192
Moses 178
Will 186
Mary 194
Walthal
Sally Ann
Smith
Robert 194
Jeremiah 169
Martin 178
Abner 194
William 194
Walthall
Wormack
Alexander 165
Thienes
Frances 170
Thomas 163
Caleb 193
John 192
William 169
Worsham
Elijah 194
Wilhelm Josef
Ward
Elizabeth 168
George 194
192
Blackman 166
George 169,
Isaac 194
Thompson
John 171
170
James 194
George W. 177
Seth 159,161,
Jeremiah 163
Thomas 193
John 176, 177
163, 167, 168,
Peter 171
Wyatt 193
Washington
170
William 168
Sparrill
177
Warner
Worshams
William 162
William 164
194
Geo. 171
Stanfield
Townes
Watkins
Wren
Benjamin 177,
James 157
Benja. 161
Marshall 191
178
Townsend
Benjamin 159
Ruth 191
Stanton
Jefferson D.
William 163
Sarah 191
Nancy 158
194
Wayles
William 191
Steel
Joseph E. 194
John 160,163
Wrights 172
Sarah 193
Joseph Henry
West
Wyatt
Stephens
194
George 165
Thomas 171
John 194
Wesley 194
Whyte
Young
Stewart
Traylor
James A. 177
James 177
Robert
Humphrey 170
Wilkinson
Yuille
Armistead
Trible
(William 191
Thomas 160,
156
David 180
Elizabeth 191
161, 167, 168
Stith 189
Trueley
John 191
Anderson 161
Hector 167
Joseph 162,
Drury 190
Vaden 167
171
Stobo
Susanna 162
Williams
Robert 162
Vautx
Jane J. 193
Stoffel
James 194
Williamson
John 155
James 169
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:^ 5 '.V: y.-j.
SWANN'S POINT
The above Virginia Historical Marker
numbered K-231 is located in Surry
County, on State Route 10 at Spring
Grove. It states "Ten miles northeast
is Swann's Point on the James River.
In 1635 William Swann patented land
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