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| 651 | Rachel White is mentioned in the will of her father Benjamin White dated jan. 15, 1811. Pittsylvania Co. Will Book 11 (1780-1820), pp. 495-96; (Collie, p. 23). Her father left her $1 in addition to what she had already received during her father’s lifetime. The will was proven Sept. 21, 1818. | White, Rachel (I652)
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| 652 | Rebecca Carlton and Susan Carlton are named as heirs in the will of Susannah Posey. Halifax Co., Will Book 22, p. 21. | Posey, Rebecca (I2350)
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| 653 | Rebecca Elizabeth Moore, known as Elizabeth, married first to William Glenn Harrison. At the time of her death of her death in 1970, she was married to Otis Stanford Marshall. Her second husband Otis Marshall died in July 1974. Census Data In the 1920 census, Elizabeth (13) is living in the home of her parents, Woody H (39) and Eliza Moore (30). Other children in the household include Claud Moore (11), Oscar D. Moore (10), Charles H. Moore (8), Graham Moore (3.2), and Howard B. Moore (1.2). 1920 U.S. Census, Caswell Co. North Carolina, Roll T625_1282; p. 7B. E.D. 32. In the 1930 census, Elizabeth is living in Burlington NC with her first husband William Glenn Harrison. Elizabeth is 23 years old . 1930 U.S. Census, Alamance Co, NC , Roll: 1671; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 19. | Moore, Rebecca Elizabeth (I1414)
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| 654 | Rebecca Wright is the daughter of Wingfield Wright and Hannah Horn, the third wife of Wingfield Wright. Hannah Horn married first to James Judge and had two children, James and Israel. Rebecca married Arnold Mann, who is identified in the will of Wingfield Wright as his son-in-law. Also, Hannah Wright identifies daughter Rebecca Mann in her will. Will of Hannah Wright, Granville County Wills, 1749-1968, North Carolina State Archives, C.R. 044.801.42 (Wilson James D.-Young). | Wright, Rebecca (I3348)
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| 655 | Referred to as Lannie in some records. May have also been called Lillie. Several children of William Bullin and Delana Stanley are buried at the Copeland Baptist Church cemetary in Surrey Co. Several children of William Bullin are buried at the Stoney Knoll United Methodist Church in Surrey Co., NC. < http://cemeterycensus.com/nc/surr/cem254.htm > | Stanley, Delana (I3301)
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| 656 | Referred to in 1782 will John Bennett. He rec'd 70 acres of land adjoining Alexander Lee and one eighth of negro Peter's value to be paid by brother William. John Bennett (not sure if he is the same person) signed marriage bond for Frances Wright and Abner Shackleford 9 Dec. 1795. | Bennett, John (I674)
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| 657 | Referred to in 1782 will John Bennett. He rec'd negro Peter's value after paying one-half his value to John, Elizabeth, Jesse, and Ruth. The will of William Bennett dated July 25, 1822 names his wife Rachel, sons Hezekiah, Armsted, Thomas, Asa, Bartly, and William, and daughters Sarah Hardy, Judy Hardy, Polly Perry, and Patsey Bennett. Jackson County Georgia Will Book A, pp. 136-37. See also, Jackson County, Georgia Will Abstracts, Books A & B 1803-1888, by Faye Stone Poss, p. 65. | Bennett, William (I78)
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| 658 | Relict of Thomas Booker | Ann (I3267)
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| 659 | Reubin Dill obtained a marriage license on March 9, 1868 and was married on March 10, 1868 by Rev. Stephen Neal. I have a photocopy of the marriage license and marriage certificate in my files. The marriage licesne identifies the parents of Reubin Dill and Martha Scott. | Family F126
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| 660 | Reubin H. Dill, the son of James J. Dill and Jane Kennon, was probably born in Caswell Co., NC in about 1848. He married Martha F. Scott, daughter of Azariah Scott and Deborah Page, on 10 March 1869. He died in Caswell Co., NC in 1899. Reubin’s parents, wife, and wife’s parents are identified in Reubins Dill’s marriage certificate. Marriage Certificate of Reubin Dill and Martha F. Scott. Reubin Dill is listed in the 1850 census in the household of his father James Dill. He was 2 years old in the 1850 census. Other siblings listed are Joel J. 5, and John A., 10 months. The children of Reubin Dill can be identified based on census records. Four children of Reubin Dill are listed in the 1880 census for Caswell Co. They are Alice, 11, William, 8, Bettie, 4, and Henry, 1. 1880 U.S. Census, Caswell Co., North Carolina, Roll T9_956, p 172D. The child identified as Henry is James Henry Dill. | Dill, Reubin H. (I859)
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| 661 | Revolutionary War Pension for John Shanks and his wife Mary Christopher #W8713 B.L.Wt. 53749-160-55 John Shanks Of Madison Co. in the state of Kentucky who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Wales of the regiment commanded by Colonel Buford in the Virginia line, for the term of 18 months from 1779 Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 6th day of September 1823 Certificate of Pension issued the 28th of April 1824 and sent to Hon. R.P. Letcher H.R. Arrears to 4th of March 1824 $47.43 Semi-anl. All’ce ending Sept: 1824 $48.00 5 months $95.00 25 x 4 31 State of Kentucky Madison County On this sixth day of September 1823 personally appeared in open Court being a Court of Records, and a Circuit Court for the County aforesaid, John Shanks, a resident of said County aged sixty five years on the 28thMay 1823 who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of the 18th of March 1818 and the 1st of May 1823. That in the Month of March 1779 he enlisted for the Term of eighteen months in the State of Virginia in the Company commanded by Capt. Wales in the regiment commanded by Col. Buford attached to Capt. Scotts brigade on the line of Virginia and continental establishment. That in October 1779 he was transferred from Col. Bufords Regiment to the Regiment commanded by Col. Keith and went to Charleston South Carolina and was taken prisoner and taken on board of a man of War, and taken to the West Indies and continued a prisoner until the close of the Revolutionary War. John (X his mark) Shanks A Schedule of the property belonging to the above named John Shanks to wit Two mares and one colt worth $65.00 Two cows worth $10.00 One waggon worth $20.00 One sow and shoats twelve in all $ 8.00 $103.00 By occupation he is a farmer, and unable to do much manual labour. His family consists of his wife aged about fifty-two years, and she is unhealthy, and unable to contribute much to her own or family support. John (X his mark) Shanks And it is ordered by said court to be certified that it appears to said Court that the property of said Shanks is only worth one hundred and three dollars. It is also ordered, to be certified, that William Stoker and George Terrell(Tennell) whose affidavits are annexed as to the facts of said Shanks serving are witnesses of credibility. And he solemnly swears that he John Shanks was a resident citizen of the United States of America on the 8th day of March 1818 and that he has not since that time by gift, sale or in any manner disposed of his property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring himself within the provisions of an act of congress entitled – an act to provide for certain pensions engaged in the land and naval service on the 8th day of March 1818 and that he has not nor has any person in trust for him any property or securities contracts or debts, nor has he any income other than is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by him subscribed September 6th 1823. Sworn and submitted before one Jos. Clark Circuit Judge. The deposition of Wm. Stoker being of lawful age and duly sworn according to law taken at my house on this 30 day of August 1823 and for the following purpose. The Deponent saith that he was well acquainted with John Shanks who is now here present before him, at the time of taking of this Deposition, and well knows and recollects that said John Shanks was a private soldier in the time of the Revolutionary War and that he served for some time in Col. Bufords Regiment of infantry and in Captain George Wales company of said regiment, and that he knows that said Shanks was at Petersburgh in Virginia taken from said regiment and put in Col. William Keith’s Regiment of infantry and was marched in with said Keith’s’ Regiment towards the South and he understood to Charleston, where he understood they were all taken prisoners. This deponent says he belonged himself to Captain Wales company in Bufords Regiment, and knows and well recollects this said John Shanks to be the same man and until he the said Shanks was transferred to Col.Keith’s regiment, and this depondent still continued in Buford’s Regiment until his defeat and further this Depondent sayeth not. As witness his hand, this day above written. (Signed) Wm Stoker The above deposition was signed before me and duly sworn to according to law Given under my hand and seal this 30th day of August 1823 (signed) Wm. Reid (?) The affidavit of George Terrell (Tennell) of lawful age who being sworn this 5th day of Sept. 1823 in Richmond saith that he was well acquainted with John Shanks who is now present, in the Revolutionary War, and that said Shanks was a private for sometime in the Regiment commanded by Col. Buford, and in Capt. George Wales company and that afterwards said Shanks was transferred to Col. Keith’s regiment of infantry and was marched from Petersburgh Virginia towards Charleston South Carolina. He also states that he knows that said Shanks served more than nine months during the Revolutionary War at one time and commenced his service in March 1779 as this affiant was with Shanks in the service a part of the time (signed) George Terrell(Tennell)? Subscribed and sworn to before me as one of the acting Justices of the peace for Madison County Kentucky this 5th Sept. 1823 William Kirby (?) JP Kentucky Madison Circuit I David Irvine Clerk of the Court for the Circuit aforesaid do hereby certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said John Shanks did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration. I also certify that the foregoing oath and schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said Court and that it is the opinion of the said Courts, that, the total amount in value of property or (unreadable) in the aforesaid schedule is $103.00—and that William Stoker and George Terrell (Tennell) whose affidavits are attached to the foregoing Declaration, are witnesses of credibility. In Testimony where of, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court on this 7th day of April 1824 and in the 32nd year of the Commonwealth (signed) David Irvine 8567 Mary Shanks Ky. Act 7 July 38 Mary Shanks Pension Papers Admitted (unreadable signature) Unreadable $60 For 4 March 1836 to 41 F?? 43 to 48 f??48--- Unreadable signature Hon. J. T. Smart State of Kentucky Madison County This 12th day of September 1842 personally appeared before me C.? Fox one of the Justices of the County Court of Madison County. Mary Shanks who being first sworn doth upon her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of congress passed July 7th 1838 entitled an act “granting half pay and pensions to certain widows” That she is the widow of John Shanks who was a private in the Army of the Revolution as was proven in his papers proving his service filed in the War Department which are ? as part of this declaration. That she was born in Halifax County Virginia on the 17th day of January 1769. That her father then moved to Mecklenburg County VA and then to Granville County N. Carolina. That soon afterwards she was married to John Shanks, who was a pensioner of the United States for many years and who was also know to her as a revolutionary soldier when she was married. That she was married on her birthday, when she was twenty -four years old which was on the 17th of January 1793. That there was no preacher convenient in her own County and State and that she went over the line to the neighboring County of Mecklenburg where she was married by a man and preacher by the name of William Goodin. That she never did and does not now know where the license was obtained. That the marriage was recorded in her father’s record but that she does not now know where that record now is. That by the advice of her Attorney she has made numerous inquiries and endeavored to ascertain where it now is, but that she has been unsuccessful and she supposes that the record has been lost. That she moved out to Kentucky with her husband in the year 1815 and settled in Madison County. When they ever afterwards lived. That her husband John Shanks died on the 5th day of April 1829. That he was a pensioner for many years and drew $96 a year up to the time of his death. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January 1794 as at the time above stated. Her maiden name was Mary Christopher. Mary (her X mark) Shanks The above declaration was subscribed and sworn to by the petitioner before me one of the Justices as aforesaid and I further certify that the said Mary Shanks is old and weak and it would be impracticable from her bodily infirmity for her to come to Richmond to attend the County Court and further that the petitioner is a person whose recollection is good and her mind does not seem to be impaired as much as in the case with women of her age generally and that she is a woman to be believed upon oath and of good character. (signed) C.? Fox The word August was erased and September written previous to signing. ? Morre State of Kentucky Madison County On this 5th day of (August)(crossed out) September 1842 before me one of the Justices of the County Court of Madison County personally appeared John B. Christopher a resident of the said County. Who being first duly sworn doth upon oath make the following statement. That he is a younger brother of the Petitioner Mary Shanks. That he was born in Halifax County Virginia on the 29th day of March 1778. That when he was an infant or very young his father moved with his family to the neighboring County of Mecklenburg when the deponent remained until he was about 14 or 15 years of age when his father again removed to Granville County North Carolina very near the Virginia line. That his sister is the oldest child of his father and is nine or ten years older than himself and lived in her fathers family until she was about 23 or 24 years old, at which time she was married to John Shanks which was on the 17th day of January 1793. She was married in Mecklenburg County Virginia. There was no preacher convenient in her own county and state and they went over the line into Virginia. His sister and the said John Shanks were married by a preacher whose name was William Goodin. Deponent recollects distinctly the marriage for it was about the first marriage he ever attended. That his sister and her husband moved to Caswell County N.C. directly they were married where they lived a short time when they removed again back to Granville County. That soon afterwards deponent removed to Madison County Kentucky where he has ever since lived. And in 1815 John Shanks with deponents sister moved here also and continued to live here until the said Shanks died in the year 1829. He further states that at the time of his sister’s marriage with the said Shanks it was generally known that he had been a Revolutionary soldier and was known as such ? life. He drew a pension for many years and Deponent has always understood that he drew eight dollars per month. He also states that his sister is very old and weak and on account of her debility it would be impracticable for her to come to Richmond the County seat of Madison County. She resides several miles from that place. He knows nothing of the license for his sisters marriage where obtained? ? (Signed) John B. Christopher The above statement was subscribed and sworn to before me one of the Justices as aforesaid this day and date written and I further certify that the said John B. Christopher is a person credible upon oath and of good character. (signed) Rueben Morre (Moore)? | Shanks, John (I4219)
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| 662 | Revolutionary War Record 1. Enlistment - May 17, 1777 in 14th VA Regiment Commanded by Col. Davis. Upon enlistment he was shown as a Sergeant in his Service record.1 2. Battle of Brandywine at Brandywine, PA - Sept 11, 1777 1 The 14th VA Regiment under Col. Charles Lewis, was part of the 2nd VA brigade under Brig. Gen. George Weedon. The 2nd VA brigade was part of the 1st Division under Major General Nathanael Greene. 2 3. Battle of Germantown at Germantown, PA - Oct 7, 1777. Isaac was wounded and taken prisoner.1 Since this battle took place a little over three weeks after Brandywine, I am assuming that the 1st Division under Greene was still made up by, at least of those that were left after the battle of Brandywine, and know that Greene's Division under Washington was also at the Battle of Germantown. 3 " Major General Nathanael Greene's division, making up the bulk of the attacking force, made up the left-center of the American Line. Originally assigned to travel over Skippack road, these men instead moved on Morris Road, which delayed their march. The extreme left flank, made up of Smallwood's Maryland militia and Forman's New Jersey militia, was to head down Morris Road to Church Road, advancing ahead of Greene's column. From St. Thomas's Church, Whitemarsh, they were to march to Old York Road and turn right toward the center of Germantown. Greene's column was to turn down Limekiln Pike and attack the lst Battalion of British Light Infantry posted near Luken's Mill." 5 "Despite the optimism of the orders of battle, which asserted that all troops were to be in position by 2:00 a.m., rest until 4:00 a.m. and begin a coordinated attack at 5:00 a.m., none of the columns arrived on schedule. The march lasted all night. Officers permitted no lights and enforced strict silence. The night was cloudy and the air damp and chilly. Men received pieces of white paper to place in their hats so that they could see each other in the dark." 5 4. Taken Prisoner ~ Oct 7, 1777 wounded and taken prisoner (Battle of Germantown). 1 5. Prisoner Exchange ~ Sep, 1778 prisoner exchange between American & British troops. 1 6. 10th Virginia Regiment ~ Dec, 1778 enlisted with 10th VA Regiment commanded by Col. Richard Parker. 1 7. Detached from Petersburg ~10th VA Regiment was detached from Petersburg, VA in 1779. 1, 6 8. Colonel Parker's Virginia Regiment ~ Col. Richard Parker's regiment marched from Petersburg, VA by "Hillsboro and Saulsbury, No. Carolina, Camden and the Ridge So. Carolina to Augusta Georgia. " 6 9. Capitulation of Savannah ~ December 29, 1779 the fall of Savannah ("Capitulation of Savannah"). 1, 7 10. Capitulation of Charleston ~ May 12, 1780 the fall of Charleston ("Capitulation of Charleston"). 1, 2 11. Prisoner of the British ~ May 12, 1780 taken prisoner by British. 1 12. Escape from British - Escaped from the British and joined up with Gen. Pickens and South Carolina Line under Col. Samuel Hammond. 1, 6 13. Resigned Commission ~ July 21, 1781 resigned his commission and returned home. 1 Notes~ Isaac Marshall took part in the Battle of Germantown on 4 Oct 1777. 8 (*584*585) Isaac Marshall was in the 14th VA Regiment, and most likely the 14th was still apart of the 2nd Brigade, which was a part of the 1st Division on Major General Nathanael Greene. The 14th had, just a month earlier, been part of the Battle of Brandywine. During the Battle of Germantown he was wounded in the leg and taken prisoner. He was a prisoner for 11 months and exchanged in July of 1778. He joined the 10th VA Regiment, after his exchange. (586)*(587)* Company Muster Roll ~ Dated Aug 4, 1778 for the Month of July, 1778 at White Plains, (NY?) ~ Says "Taken prisoner October 4, 1777 ~ Exchanged July." 8 (*586*587) Isaac again enlisted in Continental Army on 26 Oct 1778 in the Virginia Continental Army.8 (*588) When he enlisted in Oct, 1778, he enlisted in the 10th VA regiment, the 14th was no longer in existence. He was apparently given a furlough for re-enlisting. ~ Company Muster Roll for Oct, 1778 ~ dated Dec 24, 1778 says "on Furlough" one muster roll says, "on Furlough in Virginia." Yet another states furlough expired April 15, 1779, and he is assumed to be with General Scott "southward." In Oct, 1778 he enlisted for the duration of the war. His enlistment status is noted on several muster rolls, prior to exchange, it was noted 3 years. A pay roll record, dated July, 1778 shows him receiving back pay in the amount of 24£12s. Sources: 1#W3842-Isaac Marshall ~ Pension Papers from National Archives. 2"The Battle of Brandywine" by Samuel S. Smith, published by Philip Freneau Press, Monmouth, NJ 1976. 3"The Surprise of Germantown" October 4th 1777. Thomas J. McGuire, Cliveden of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Thomas Publications, 1994, Pg 34. 4"George Washington's War" The Saga of the American Revolution by Robert Lecke, HarperCollins Publishers - 1992, Pgs 509~517. 5Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, Vol 1, 1877, Pg 399. 6Nathaniel Wright's Pension Application. 7"George Washington's War" The Saga of the American Revolution by Robert Lecke, HarperCollins Publishers - 1992, Pg 492. 8Service Record, Isaac Marshall, National Archives. (*Denotes number of Muster Roll or Pay record.) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~cgetting/revwarrecord.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Marshall, Isaac Number W3842 Marshall, Mary "State of North Carolina Court of pleafs and quarter, Iredell County" On this the 22nd day of February 1821 personally appeared in open Court being a Court of Record for said County, Isaac Marshall aged Sixty Years, resident in said County who being first duly sworn according to said, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows; That he enlisted on the 17 May 1777 with Capt. Peter Jones in the 14th Virginia Regiment commanded by Col. Davis under whom he served untill was taken prisoner at the Battle of Germantown, Oct 4, 1777 and remained a prisoner about 11 months where he was exchanged and that he enlisted for the War about December 1778 with Lieutenant David Walker in the 10th Virginia Regiment commanded by Col. Richard Parker. That this Regiment was detached from Petersburg in the year 1779 and he continued to serve in it untill the 12th May 1780 when he was taken prisoner on the Capitulation of Charleston and remained a prisoner till the year 1781 when he escaped from the British and returned to the service of his Country under General Pickens where he continued to serve untill about the 21st July 1781 as a Lieutenant in the South Carolina State Line commanded by Col Samuel Hammond Junior when he resigned his commission and returned home that he served in the battle of Germantown, Brandewine, The Siege of Savannah, Siege of Charleston, Golphinton,1 Greason's,2 & Brown’s, in and near Augustus as appears by his original declaration before the honourable Henry Sinevell on the 2nd of November 1818. And I do solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congrefs entitled in Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War, pafsed on the 18th day of March 1818 and that I have not nor had any person in trust for me any property or securities, contracts or debts due me other than what is continued in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed except necessary clothing & bedding for myself and family." An inventory of personal items followed. Balance not transcribed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NC Pension Roll of 1835 Isaac Marshall; Iredell Co., NC; Private; VA Cont'l Line; $96.00 Annual Allowance; $1,251.14 Amount Received; Nov 19, 1821 Pension Started; Age 73; Rev. War file gave year of birth 1761.** **(73 in 1835 calculates out to 1762.) His Service File gave his beginning rank of Sergeant, and his pension file gave a final rank as Lieutenant. In the Pension while among the papers filed by Mary Marshall after Isaac's death, there is a letter in which it states that his application for land and proving his rank was lost in his attorneys trunk when the attorney went to Washington, DC with the papers. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Will dated Mar 27, 1839-Six items listed. In the name of God Amen. I Isaac Marshall of Iredelle County State of North Carolina, being at this time weak in Body but of Sound and disposing mind, on this 27th day of March, 1839, do make and publish this to be my last will and Testiment in manner and form following(to wit) First I will that all my Just debts and funeral Expences be paid. Second I will all my Estate both real and personal not herein after named to my beloved wife Mary Marshall to use and dispose of for the maintainance of herself and family during her natural life. Third I will and bequeath to my daughter Margaret Marshall, a heifer about three years old. Fourth I will and bequeath to my son Eleazer Marshall after the death of my wife, one Bed and Furniture. Fifth I will to Son Theophilus Marshall after the death of my wife, my Tract of Land thereon I now live, Supposed to Contain One Hundred and thirty nine acres, also one bed and furniture, and what Stock of all description may then remain. and all my Farming tools and all my household and Kitchen furniture not previously disposed of by my wife in her life time. Sixth I hereby nominate and appoint, my son Theopulius Marshall my Excecutor to carry this my last will and testiment into effect. In testimony whereof I have - made and published this to be my last will and testiment the day and date above enter. Isaac X Marshall In the presence of Milton Campbell, Jurat Mark Franklin Sprinkle ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Marshall, Isaac (I1120)
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| 663 | Rice born 1769-1765 appears on the tax list in 1788, moves to the North part of Halifax for a few years before leaving for Tennessee with his brother. In 1786 he marries Elizabeth Madison. Rice was a Methodist Minister and founded Moore's Chapel in Grainger County, Tn., dieing in 1834. | Moore, Rice (I3625)
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| 664 | Richard Arnold made a will in Caswell Co. NC naming his wife Mary, and three daughters Rachel Elizabeth, and Mary White Arnold. Caswell Co. Will Book L. p.567. Deeds Richard Arnold Sr. to Elizabeth, Rachel and Mary White Arnold all of Caswell Co, NC, for $400 to be equally divided among them, 100 A on S Country Line Cr adj Ransom Boswell. 15 Mar 1830. Wit: Tho Pendergast, James Turner. Caswell Co., NC Deed Book Z, page 143-4 (Kendall, p. ) James Hooper of Caswell Co. to Richard Arnold of same, for 48 pounds, 200 acres on Storms & Negro Creeks adjacent John Browning, the Oange Co. line, John shy. 1 Jan. 1788, Wit: Luke Prendegast, John Murphy Caswell Co. Deed Book E. ,p 263 (Kendall, p. 101). Richard Arnold of Caaswwell Co. to Thomas Visaage of same, for 50 pounds, 136 acres between Storm& Negro Creeks adjacent John Browning, Culbertson, John shy. 9 July 1796. Wit: Ricd Allen, Lewis Corbet. Caswell Co. Deed Bokok J, p. 245-46 (Kendall, p. 167). Benjmain Melton of Caswell Co. to Richard Arnold iof same, for 40 pounds, 76 acres on Country Line Cr adjacent Thomas Simmons, Clifton Allen. 21 Oct. 1796. Wit: Abraham Starkey, joseph Lannom. Caswell Co. Deed Book J, p. 339 (Kendall, p. 171). Pearce Aswell of Caswell Co. to Richard Arnold of same, for 101 pounds, 100 acres on Country Line Cr. adjacent John Anthony decd. 17 mar. 1798. Wit: Thos. Prendergast, George Prendergast. Caswell Co. Deed Book K, p. 252 (Kendall, p. 187). Wills Caswell Co, NC will book L, page 567 19 Apr 1830 In the name of God, Amen, I Richard Arnold of Caswell County, North Carolina, being of sound mind and perfect memory (blessed be to God) do this ninteenth day of April in the year of Our Lord Wighteen hundred and thirty, make and publish this my last will and Testament in manner following that is to say-- 1st, I give to my well beloved wife MARY ARNOLD my bed and furniture, my chest and gold ring; also my desire is that my wife shall live with my family as She has always done as long as she lives. 2nd, my will is that all my personal property be equally divided between my three daughters (to wit) ELIZABETH, RACHEL, AND MARY WHITE ARNOLD. 3rd, my desire is that when ANN PATTERFOOT shall be of age shall have her freedom recorded in Caswell County at the Expense of my estate. Now I, Richard Arnold, do this my last will and Testament leave my trusty friends the REV. JOHN STADLER and THOMAS PENDERGAST my Sole Executors to this my last will and Testament. In witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed my Seal the date above written. /s/ Richard Arnold (seal) Caswell County, Will Book R, page 51 Evidence of freedom of ANN PATTERFORDE, a free woman of colour The following is a description of a free Woman of Colour named ANN PATERFORDE, who served RICHARD ARNOLD deed a term of years, the said Deed, in making his last will and Testament, requested that the Said Ann's freedom should be recorded at the expense of his estate, saying that she was a good girl, which will more appear reference being had to the Will. She is about twenty-four years old, five feet seven inches and a half hight, of dark complexion, black eyes, tolerable slender made, remarkable thick lips, nose flat, speaks fluently,hands and fingers remarkably long - a scar on her left hand between the wrist and thumb. Taken by Thomas Pendergast Executor to the last Will and Testament of the said deed. /s/ Tho PENDERGAST, Exec. Returned April Court 1837. | Arnold, Richard (I2455)
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| 665 | Richard Cox married Mary Trent, daughter of Henry Trent and Elizabeth Sherman on 8 Jan. 1700/1701 in Henrico Co. Virginia. He is listed with 300 acress in the 1704 wuit rent rolls. He left a will dated 13 July 1734, which was proved in Feb. 1734/1735. Henrico Co. Wills & Deeds 1725 - 1737, p. 466. His wife left and undated will that was proved 2 Feb. 1735/1736. Id. at 513. John Fredrick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, 1607-1624/25, Vol I., (Baltimore, 2004), pp. 730. | Cox, Richard (I2655)
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| 666 | Richard held 180 acres in Hernico Co. in the 1704 rent rolls. He died before 4 Mar. 1716/17 when his brother Robert deeded to his “loving cozens [nephews] Obadia Woodson, John Woodson and Joseph Woodson, sons oof Richard Woodson deceased.” 498 acres in Henrico Co., being a third part of the patent to Robert Woodson dated 23 Dec. 1714. On the same day, Rober Woodson, brother of Richard Woodson conveyed 80 acres to his “loving Cozen Richard Woodson, son of Richard, deceased. Heniico Co. Wills & Deeds, 1714-1718, pp. 150-151. John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, 1607-1624/25, Vol. 3, p. 717-718 (Baltimore , Md. 2007). | Woodson, Richard (I1801)
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| 667 | Richard Kennon (-1736), named in memory of his dead brother, inherited “Roxdale.” He married Agnes Bolling (30 Nov. 1700 ), a daughter of Robert Bolling and Ann Stith of “Kippax.” The Bristol Parish Register records the births of five children: Ann on 30 Nov. 1721, Richard on 15 April 1712, Robert on 14 April 1727, Mary D. on 29 Jan 1728, and Martha D. born 20 Aug. 1731. Richard was a vestryman of Bristol Parish from as early as 1720 until his death. When Richard made his will in Henrico County, he held 400 acres on Swift Creek that was to be sold to pay debts, and each of his four daughters was to receive, “one Negro” (will dated 19 Aug. 1735, recorded 3 May 1736). Henrico Co. Wills & Deeds, 1725-1737, pg. 539. Agnes Kennon paid taxes on three levies and 560 acres in 1736, on six tithes in 1747, six in 1756, and five in 1762. Pursuant to a decree at the General Court at Williamsburg, Richard Eppes conveyed 400 acres to Agnes Kennon and Robert Kennon of £150 30 April 1755. | Kennon, Richard (I1322)
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| 668 | Richard Kennon married Celia Ragland 5 January 1775 and settled in Chatham County, North Carolina. They were the parents of eight. He was a delegate to the Provincial Congress of North Carolina (1775) and a member of the House of Commons. | Kennon, Richard (I1301)
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| 669 | Richard Kennon married Elizabeth Worsham before 1678. Richard Kennon was among the newer class of merchants settling in Chesterfield County and was a factor for one of the large British firms. Kennon, however, did not confine his activities to trade, but was an ardent sportsman, raced horses at Bermuda 100, and became a large landowner. His dwelling, known as "Brick House," erected at Conjurors Neck, where he started to build in 1685, is believed to be the oldest house still standing in Chesterfield. The house is two rooms over two rooms, with a central hall will double doors front and back, end chimneys and firelplaces on each floor, and porches on the front and back. Henrico County charged Kennon on three tithables in 1679. Kennon was a merchant, magistrate, and a member of the House of Burgesses (1685). In 1691 Kennon gave a mare, a filly, and eight slaves to his children, Mary, Elizabeth, Martha, William, and Sarah Kennon. Henrico Co. Deeds & Wills, 1688-1697, pg. 225. Richard left a will in Henrico County (will dated 6 Aug. 1694, recorded 20 Aug. 1696). Henrico Co. Deeds & Wills, 1688-1697, pg. 651. In April 1681 Wm. Byrd sold to Richard Kennon, Gent. 507 acres at Rochedale, Henrico Co. (now Chesterfield) which was formerly sold by Bowman to Kennon, but in reality had been the property o John Zouck had been escheated and regranted to Abel Gower, who sold to Byrd. Richard Kennon gave the property to his daughter Judith who married Tho. Eldridge. (Virg. Mag., Vol. XXXII, p. 390.) | Kennon, Richard (I1278)
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| 670 | Richard Kennon was a legatee of the 1762-will of his mother. It was possibly this Richard Kennon who was head of a household of seven whites and 43 blacks in Amelia County in 1782. He left the county by 1785. | Kennon, Richard (I1329)
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| 671 | Richard married Ann Hunt of Surry County. His bride was a daughter of John Hunt, and granddaughter of William Hunt. Together Richard and Ann sold 1,500 acres in Surry County that had belonged to her grandfather. Richard Kennon was charged with 12 tithables, including his overseer, Thomas Dudley, in 1756. Richard left a will in Westover Parish, Charles City County, that was recorded in Chesterfield County (will dated 19 July 1761, recorded 1 Jan. 1762 ). Chesterfield Co. Will book 1, pg. 404; C hesterfield Co. Order Book 3, pg. 187. At his death he had property in Chesterfield, Charles City, James City, and Amelia counties. Richard Kennon (15 April 1712 ) paid taxes on 4 levies in 1736. His father paid his taxes in 1736. He received from his father “for love and affection” 1,100 acres on the north side of the Appomattox River, livestock, and “8 Negro slaves” in May 1733. Henrico Co. Deeds & Wills, 1725-1737, pg. 388. Richard was a justice of Charles City County, and represented that county in the Virginia House of Burgesses (1736-55). | Kennon, Richard (I1288)
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| 672 | Richard R. Kennon was living with his wife Mary in Caswell Co., NC during the 1850 Census. He is 60 years old and she is 50 years old. Both were listed as being born in Caswell Co., NC. Roll M432_623, p. 260. An inventory of property for the estates of Richard R. Kennon and Reuben Kennon were recorded in April, 1858. | Cannon, Richard R. (I1219)
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| 673 | Richard Richardson was born 20 July 1755 in Louisa Co., VA according to his Revolutionary War pension application. He married Ann Hambleton and had a daughter Ursley Richardson among other children. It appears that the lived in Louisa Co. his entire life since he applied for a Revolutionary War pension in Louisa Co. in 1832. The identification of Richard Richardson’s as the father of Ursley Richardson is confirmed by chancery court records in Hanover Co. relting to the estate of John Richardson, the brother of Ursley Richardson, and marriage records in Louisa Co. The chancery court records do not identify Richard Richardson explicitly. However, the chancery court records do identify the brothers and sisters of John Richardson, who died intestate without any heirs of the body. He had a total of seven sisters, including Ursley who married William Kennon, Hannah who married Thomas Whitlock, and Mourning who married William Pulliam. The marriage bonds for Hannah Richardson and Mourning Richardson both identify Richard Richardson as the father of the bride. The identity of Richard’s wife is disclosed in chancery court records in Louisa Co. Sarah Hambleton died by 9 Dec. 1816 when her will dated 1 Jan. 1816 was probated. There was subsequently a lawsuit over her slave Biny or Bing, whom she purcahsed from David Hambleton (her son) and John Harris. The case is styled Johnson vs. Childs & Darby (1842). Her will and the deed appear verbatim in the court records. These records identify Ann Hambleton as the wife of Richard Richardson. Misc Records and Notes: Book: F, Page: 525, Grantor: David Hambleton, Grantee: Richard Richardson, Date: 04-Dec-1789 David Hambleton of Louisa, St. Martins Parish to Richard Richardson of same, for £34 for 100 acres in sd. Par. and county on branches of Hensons Creek adj. Thomas Kersey, Estate of Richard Winn, dec'd., Hambleton, Richardson, James Burnley. Sig. David Hambleton. In the Chancery Court original records for Louisa County in the Library of Virginia is this record for a suit of Richard Richardson vs the Admx of David Hambleton. The year is 1778. "The Common Wealth of Virginia To the Sheriff of Louisa County Greeting we command you that you Summon Sarah Hambleton Administratix of David Hambleton decd, & Duke Hambleton an Infant of this David Hambleton decd by Sarah Hambleton his mother & Special guardian. To appear before our Justices of our Court of afsd County in Chancery at the Court House on the Second Monday in this month to answer a bill in Chancery exhibited Against them by Richard Richardson & Anna his wife, David Sherrard & Rebecca his wife, John Harris & Jane his wife, Susana Hambleton, Sarah Hambleton, Jr., Elizabeth Hambleton, David Hambleton & Mourning Hambleton Infants of Tender years by Richard Richardson their next Friend and this they shall in no wise Omit under the penalty of L100 each and have the there this writ Witness John Nelson Clerk of our said court this fourth day of June 1778 in the Second Year of the Common Wealth" The following passage is from the case Tate v. Tally, 3 Call 354, 7 Va. 354, 1802 WL 674 (Va.): Robert Tate being seised of the lands in the declaration mentioned, made his last will on the 11th of May, in the year 1777, whereby he devised the said lands in the words following: “I will and bequeath to my son Jesse Tate, all the land I hold on the south and east side of the above mentioned road, bounded on the south side by John Tate and James Martin, on the west by Francis Tate, on the north and east by Richard Richardson, containing about 205 acres more or less. Now if the said Jesse Tate should die, not having any lawful heir of his body, then the said land to go to my youngest son John Tate.” | Richardson, Richard (I1681)
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| 674 | Richard's will dated March 5, 1785 names his wife Anne, daughters Sarah Estis, Frances Bush, and Anna Duke, and sons Thomas, Micajah, William, Peter, Bartlett, and Lewis. His will was proved in the February Court, 1786 in Granville County, North Carolina. Granville County Will Book 1, pp. 467-468 (Gwynn 104-05) Source: Zae Hargett Gwynn, Abstracts of The Wills and Estate Records of Granville County North Carolina 1746-1808, J.W Watson, Rocky Mount, NC 1973. | Bennett, Richard (I300)
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| 675 | Richmond Co. Will Book 5, p. 152. | Meeks, Richard (I4166)
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| 676 | Robert and Mary Bennett witnessed the will of Vincent Cox dated 5 July 1698. Source: (WC D&W, P. 173A-174A). | Mary (I1504)
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| 677 | Robert Boak is the father of Margaret Boak, who married Issac Young. His wife at the time of his death in 1826 was named Fanny. Her maiden name is not known. Military Records Robert Boak is listed in North Carolina’s service records for the Revolutionary War. MARS ID 13.30.4975 Land Records A land grant to William Plumblee on 23 Feb. 1780 identifies Robert Boak as a bounding neighbor. Robert Boak was granted 450 acres in Guildford Co. (now Rockingham Co) on both sides of Rockey Branch and the waters of Great Troublesome Creek on 1 Mar. 1780. N.C. Land Grants, No. 248, File No. 246 (Indexed in Manuscript and Archives Reference System , N.C. Archives). The land was entered on 4 Feb. 1779. Entry No. 1102. Book 33, p. 294. Robert Boak was granted 200 acres in Guildford Co. (now Rockingham Co) between the Troublesome Creeks on 16 May 1787. N.C. Land Grants, No. 1189, File No. 1242 (Indexed in Manuscript and Archives Reference System , N.C. Archives). The land was entered on 4 Feb. 1779. Entry No. 1103. Book 65, p. 53. See also Deed Book A, p. 56. (Webster, p. 3). Robert Boak was granted 137 acres in Rockingham Co. on the waters of Troublesome Creek on 17 Nov. 1790. N.C. Land Grants, No. 75, File No. 78 (Indexed in Manuscript and Archives Reference System , N.C. Archives). The land was entered on 16 Dec. 1779. Entry No. 1845. Book 76, p. 196. See Also, Deed Book C, p. 182. (Webster, p. 40) Robert Boak was granted 60 acres in Rockingham Co. on both sides of Big Troublesome Creek on 9 July, 1794. N.C. Land Grants, No. 182, File No. 182 (Indexed in Manuscript and Archives Reference System , N.C. Archives). The land was entered on 25 Apr. 1787. Entry No. 24. Book 83, p. 29. See also, Deed Book D, p. 264 (Webster, p. 71). Robert Boak was granted 96 acres in Rockingham Co. on the waters of Troublesome Creek on 9 July 1794. N.C. Land Grants, No. 187, File No. 187(Indexed in Manuscript and Archives Reference System , N.C. Archives). The land was entered on 16 Dec. 1779. Entry No. 1622. Book 83, p. 32. 20 Jan. 1791. William Plumlee and wife Phebe of Burk Co. to Robert Boak for 600 lbs., 600 acres on both sides of Piney Creek adjacent John Maey, Charles Baker. Wit: Denton Plumlee and John Boak. Deed Book C, p. 136. (Webster, p. 37) 30 May 1794. Robert Boak to John Boak, for 100 lbs., 200 acres between the two Troublesome Creeks adjacent Dominick Hilland, widow McCaleb, John Odineal, Simon dunn. Wit: Sameul Thomson, Robert Thompson. Deed Book D, p. 37 (Webster, p. 55). John Young (b. 31 May 1806 in NC) married Sarah Pirkle on 14 Nov. 1826 in Rockingham Co., NC. He died in Decatur Co., TN 6 Oct. 1877. Their children were Zachary Young, Margaret S. Young, Elizabeth M. Young, William Brigham P. Young, Isaac London Young, Robert M. Young, Sarah C. Young, Rebecca J. Young, and John Boak Young. 29 Aug. 1794. William Bethell, Attorney for Benjamin Cook, of Pittsylvania Co., to Robert Boak, for 50 lbs., 200 acres on Little Troublesome Creekadjacent sadi Boak, McCaleb. Wit: Alex. Joyce, John Bradley. Deed Book D, p. 113 (Webster, p. 60). 1795. Robert Boak to Moses Yell, for 26.18.1 ½, 35 acres on Big Troublesome Creek adjacent said Yell, John Waaford, William Jones. Wit: John Standford, George Rowland. Deed Book D, p. 132. (Webster, pp. 61-62). 23 Sept. 1796. Robert Boak to James Hamilton, for 100 lbs., 137 acres on Troublesome Creek adjacent Andrew Martin, widow West, Hugh Lynch. Wit: William Boak, Stephen Hamilton. Deed Book E, p. 25 (Webster, pp. 78). 23 Feb. 1799. John Matlock Esq. High Sheriff, to Robert Boak for 25 lbs, 260 acres on Great Rockhouse Creek and Piney Creek adjacent John McCarrel, John Perkle, John King, being land seized for debt of estate of john Marr dec’d ion behalf of William Astin. Deed Book E, p. 325 (Webster, p. 99). Census Records Robert Boak was in Rockingham Co. by 1790. 1790 U.S. Census, Rockingham Co., NC, Roll M637_7, p. 536. He was listed with 1 male under 16, 2 males 16 or over, and 3 females. John Young is listed four lines later with 1 male under 16, 2 males 16 or over, and 5 females. Robert Boak was living in Rockingham Co in 1800. 1800 U.S. Census, Rockingham Co., NC, Roll 32, p. 475. His household included 1 male under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 45+, 1 female 45+, and 1 slave. Robert Boak is listed in the 1810 census in Rockingham Co. 1810 U.S. Census, Rockingham Co., NC, Roll 43, p. 207. His household includes 1 male 45+ (Robert), 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-15, and 1 female 45+, and 1 slave. Robert Boak is listed in the 1820 census. 1820 U.S. Census, Rockingham Co., NC, Roll M33_82, p. 604. His household includes 1 male under 10, 1 male 45+ (Robert), 1 female under 10, 1 female 26-45, 1 female 45+ (Fanny) and 2 slaves. Fanny Boke is listed in the 1830 census. 1830 U.S. Census, Rockingham Co., NC, Roll M19_124, p. 293. Her household includes 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 female under 5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 40-50, and 1 female 70-80. Wills & Inventories Robert Boak died in 1826 in Rockingham Co. and left a will dated 15 July, 1825, probated during Feb. Court 1826. He named his wife Fanny, son John Boak, daughters Margaret Young (wife of Isaac Young, Rosana Hulgan, Sarah Hamilton, grandsons Robert Young, Robert Hamilton (land on Rockhouse Creek adj. Robert Brown), Hamilton (son of Rosana Hulgan. His executors were Robert Barr, John Boak, William Donald, and William Conner. Witnesses were James Irvin, and William Irvin. Will Book A, p. 201. (Webster, p. 26). Will Book A, p. 201. Will of William Williams dated 22 Nov. 1832 mentions a daughter Nancy, widow of John Boak. John Boak was son of Robert Boak, born about 1805. William Williams married Margaret Boak, 9 Feb. 1835 in Rockingham Co. James William is the bondsman and J. Holderby is the witness. This William Williams appears to be the son of William Williams who left will dated 22 Nov. 1832. John Boak died in Rockingham Co. 1823 and left a will. Will Book A, p. 332. Entry No, 2032, Feb, 23, 1780. William Plumly entries (sic) 600 acres on Piney the waters of Trouble stone lying at east corner of the Iron Works line and running along widow Dixon's north line to Robert Boak corner including the improvements Purchased from William Fowler. Due to the method of travel and the severity of the winter, it would seem reasonable to assume that the Plumly family arrived in Gullford Co. the previous fall, summer or earlier. Normally it would be expected that the improvements purchased from William Fowler earlier included a house, outbuildings and probably a small orchard, all located on the land which Plumly hoped to be granted to him The exact location of the homestead is about 5 miles west of the present town of Reidville, N.C. in Rockingham Co., which was cut of from Gullford in 1785. Those in the area report that latter additions were made to the log house by the Scott family and made into what was known as the Polly Scott Inn. The Inn remained intact until 1975. The stagecoach road to Gullford courthouse ( now Greenboro) passed within a few feet of the building. The topography of the land was slightly rolling, but excellent for farming. [Source: Post on rootsweb archive dated 9 April 2009 by gc-gateway@rootsweb.com, Subject: Re: [PLUMLEY/PLUMLEE] William Plumlee 1728-1826 married PhoebeDenton] John Boak left a will dated 21 Sept. 1823. He named his wife Nancy [daughter of William Williams], little daughter Peggy Stinson, and afflicted son William Boak. He named his fried William Williams as executor. The will was witnessed by T.B. Wheeler, and Sam’l Young. Will Book A, p. 332. (Webster p. 33) Deeds. 20 Jan. 1791. William Plumlee and wife Phebe of Burk Co. to Robert Boak for 600 lbs., 600 acres on both sides of Piney Creek adjacent John Maey, Charles Baker. Wit: Denton Plumlee and John Boak. Deed Book C, p. 136. (Webster, p. 37) 30 May 1794. Robert Boak to John Boak, for 100 lbs., 200 acres between the two Troublesome Creeksadjacent Dominick Hilland, widow McCaleb, John Odineal, Simon dunn. Wit: Sameul Thomson, Robert Thompson. Deed Book D, p. 37 (Webster, p. 55). John Young (b. 31 May 1806 in NC) married Sarah Pirkle on 14 Nov. 1826 in Rockingham Co., NC. He died in Decatur Co., TN 6 Oct. 1877. Their children were Zachary Young, Margaret S. Young, Elizabeth M. Young, William Brigham P. Young, Isaac London Young, Robert M. Young, Sarah C. Young, Rebecca J. Young, and John Boak Young. 29 Aug. 1794. William Bethell, Attorney for Benjamin Cook, of Pittsylvania Co., to Robert Boak, for 50 lbs., 200 acres on Little Troublesome Creekadjacent sadi Boak, McCaleb. Wit: Alex. Joyce, John Bradley. Deed Book D, p. 113 (Webster, p. 60). 1795. Robert Boak to Moses Yell, for 26.18.1 ½, 35 acres on Big Troublesome Creek adjacent said Yell, John Waaford, William Jones. Wit: John Standford, George Rowland. Deed Book D, p. 132. (Webster, pp. 61-62). 23 Sept. 1796. Robert Boak to James Hamilton, for 100 lbs., 137 acres on Troublesome Creek adjacent Andrew Martin, widow West, Hugh Lynch. Wit: William Boak, Stephen Hamilton. Deed Book E, p. 25 (Webster, pp. 78). 23 Feb. 1799. John Matlock Esq. High Sheriff, to Robert Boak for 25 lbs, 260 acres on Great Rockhouse Creek and Piney Creek adjacent John McCarrel, John Perkle, John King, being land seized for debt of estate of john Marr dec’d ion behalf of William Astin. Deed Book E, p. 325 (Webster, p. 99). 20 Feb 1816: John Moore Junior purchased 100 acres on the waters of Piney Creek adjoining his own land, Boyd, and Irvin from William Boak for $300. Witnesses: A. Philips and James Irvin Junior. Deed Book Q, p. 203. Sources: Irene B. Webster, Rockingham Co., North Carolina Deed Abstracts 1785-1800, Southern Historical Pres, Easley, SC, 1983. Will of WILLIAM JONES , Sr. of Rockingham Co., NC, dated 9 Jan 1813; proved Feb Court 1813. Sons: William Jones and his wife Mary; John Jones. Daughters: Margaret Phillips; Joanna Wheeler. Grandson: William Jones, son of William. Heirs of daughter: Mary Lowe, dec'd and heirs of daughter: Sarah Dean, Dec'd. Exec: Son, John Jones. Wit: Ezekiel Wheeler, J. Boak. (Rockingham Co. Will Bk. A, p. 96) 2A:82 – 1 May 1826: William Donald & William Conner, Executors of LWT of Robert Boak, dec’d. sold to James Sharp & ADAM SHARP - $48.50 – 154 ac on Jacobs Creek, adjoining Adam Sharp, Lowe, Robert Napier. Witness: E. Willis. Q:113 – 30 April 1816: ADAM SHARP released to Robert Boak due to Court order in favor of Plaintiff Boak vs Adam Sharp for quit claim deed release for 194 ac tract on Jacobs Creek, adjoining Samuel Hays, James Lowe, Robert Napier and Benjamin McFarland’s corner. Witness: Robert Menzies, Samuel Harris, Judge of Superior Court of Law & Equity. February Term, 1796. Robert Boak appointed to server on Grand Jury. August Term 1786. John Young and Thomas Young served on jury that returned a guilty verdict on bill of indictment against Charles Fitzgerald. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796-1808, image 5 of 582. February Term 1796. Judgment confirmed against Benjamin Spender garnishee at the suit Boak v. Boyd. February Term 1796. Robert Boak allowed 39 pounds 5 shillings out of county taxes for repairing courthouse and prison. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 12 of 582. May Term 1796. Robert Boak served on jury in William Loftist v. W, Bradberry. Jury found in favor of the plaintiff and awarded plaintiff about 19 pounds. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 21 of 582. May Term 1796. Deed from Robert Boak to John Hammilton of 298 acres land was proved in open court. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 23 of 582. May Term 1796. Deed from Aron Allen to Robert Boak for 96 acres of land was proven in open court by the oath of John Fields. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 23 of 582. August Term 1796. Robert Boak paid 50 pounds for building a bridge over Troublesome. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 27 of 582. August Term 1796. John Young served on jury in Thomas Dickerson & others v. Clagg. Ended in a non-suit. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 29 of 582. August Term 1796. Robert Boak served on jury in State v George Jackson.. The jury found the defendant guilty of the charges brought in the indictment. Rockingham County,North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 34 of 582. November Term 1796. Robert Boak served on jury in John Devours v. John Stockert. The jury found for the defendant. Rockingham County,North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 40 of 582. November Term 1796. Robert Boak served on jury in Mary Diamond v Stewart Diamond. . The jury found for the plaintiff. Rockingham County,North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 41 of 582. November Term 1796. Deed from Robert Boak to James Hamilton of 137 acres of land was acknowledged in open court. Rockingham County,North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 46 of 582. November Term 1796. Robert Boak appears on list of persons appointed to grand jury for February Term 1797. Rockingham County,North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 47 of 582. February Term 1797. Robert Boak selected for grand jury. Rockingham County,North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 48 of 582. August Term 1797. In a suit Walter Martin v. Robert Boak John Boak proved a ticket (?). Rockingham County,North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 72 of 582 August Term 1797. Rockingham County,North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 71 of 582 August Term 1798. Robert Boak on jury in Alexander Lemon v, John Leak. The jury found in favor of the plaintiff. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 117 of 582. February Term 1799. Deed from John Matlock to Rober Boak acknowledged. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 136 of 582. August Term 1800. Isbell Maratin appointed guardian to Esther & matthew Martin. Robert Boak given as security. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 193 of 582. November Term 1800. Robert Boak and James Taylor served on jury on A. Allen Executors v. Southerland L Lemons and returned a verdict for the plaintiff. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 202 of 582. November Term 1800. In Robert Boak v Richard Marr, jury returned a verdict for Robert Boak in the amount of about 38 pounds. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 204 of 582. November Term 1800. Robert Boak on jury in State v. Js. Patrick Esq finding the defendant guilty as charged. returned. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 207 of 582. May Term 1804. Robert Boak returned accounting from sales of estate of Robert Anderson. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 303 of 582. May Term 1805. On petition of James Martin, Robert Boak appointed to commission to divide land. RockinghamCounty, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 -1808, image 351 of 582. August Term 1806. Deed from Daniel Worsham to Robert Boak for 500 acres proved in open court by oath of Ro. Hulgan. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796-1808, image 445 of 582. February Term 1807. In suit by Robert Boak against Jo. Saunders and Will Johnson to recover on a bond, jury found in favor of Boak and assessed damages at 3.10.. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796-1808, image 460 of 582. May Term 1807. Deed from John Baker to Robert Boak proved in open court by the oath of Thomas Pounds. Rockingham County, North Carolina,Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796-1808, image 493 of 582. May Term 1807. Deed from Margaret Carroll to Robert Boak acknowledged by Margaret. Rockingham County, North Carolina,Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796-1808, image 495 of 582. May Term 1807. Deed from Robert Boak to Isaac Young acknowledged by Robert Boak. Rockingham County, North Carolina,Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796-1808, image 496 of 582. August Term 1807. Deed from Jo. Matlock to Robert Boak proved in open court by the oath of James Campbell. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796-1808, image 510 of 582. February Term 1808. Robert Boak and Ebenezer Patrick gave constable bond for James Miller.. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796-1808, image 528 of 582. May Term 1808. Administration of the estate of John Lee granted to Willoby Lee with Robert Boak & John Baok his securities. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes,1796-1808, image 548 of 582. May Term 1808. In suit against Robert Boak filed by Wm. Johnson, the jury found the defendant guilty and assess damages at 5 p. . 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| 678 | Robert Browning wrote a will dated 28 Jan. 1842, which was probated during October Court 1843. He let his estate to his wife Frances Browning for life, then to be divided between his surviving children: daughters Nancy Morton, and Ann D (?) Robetson; sons John K. Browning; daughter Zibeether T. Murrow; sons Sanders Browning, William L. Browning, James Browning, Young H. Browning,Robert J. Browning and Elijah Browning; daughter Francis S. Smith, and Ava P. and Hannah N. Browning. The will was witnessed by Goodwin Evans and S.B. Evans. Caswell Co. Will Book P, p. 18 (Kendall, p. 2) Katherine Kerr Kendall, Caswell County, North Carolina Will Books 1843-1868 (1986) | Browning, Robert (I4096)
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| 679 | Robert Elam names daughter Elisa Stratton in his will. | Elam, Elizabeth (I2213)
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| 680 | Robert is mentioned his his father’s will as having “labouored three years for himself.” He deposed on 1 April 1687 that he was about 23 years old. Hernico Co. VA Wills & Deeds, 1677-1692, p. 424. He was given 106 acres by his borther John Woodson “wheelwright” on 2 June 1690 (Henrico Co. VA Wills & Deeds, 1688-1697, p. 131) and probably died young without issue. John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, 1607-1624/25, Vol. 3, p. 713 (Baltimore, 2007). | Woodson, Robert (I1875)
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| 681 | Robert Kennon (14 April 1727 -1781) married Sarah Skipwith, daughter of Sir William Skipwith. Robert left a will in Chesterfield County. He mentioned only his son Richard, leaving him his entire estate provided he free “Dilcy’s two children, Billy and Harry” (will dated 13 April 1781, recorded 3 Aug. 1781 ). Chesterfield Co. Will book 3, pg. 269; Chesterfield Co. Order Book 3, pg. 385. Brunswick Co. Deed Book 3, Page 529. Indenture made 4 January 1748, between William Stroud of St. Andrew Parish, Brusnwick County and John STroud Junr. of same, £15, 100a, on South side of Sturgeon Run. Signed William Stroud (bhm). Witnesses: Drury Stith, Richard Stith, Robt. Kennon. Court January 5, 1748, Indenture proved by oaths of Drury Stith, Richard Stith &; Robert Kennon. He was a justice of the peace in Chesterfield County 1751, and was paid when he and his guards conducted drafted soldiers Fredericksburg to serve in the French and Indian War. Chesterfield County taxed Kennon on ten tithes in 1762. | Kennon, Robert (I1326)
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| 682 | Robert Means identifies Mary Barns as his daughter in his will dated May 20, 1822, which was probated August 1822. Rockingham Co. Will Book A, pg. 259. | Means, Mary “Polly” (I1350)
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| 683 | Robert Means, a Revolutionary War soldier, who died in 1822 in Rockingham County, was a Pennsylvania native, who migrated to Virginia in the 1770s, and then moved quickly on to North Carolina. Robert’s birth date and birth place are not known. He was the grandson of John Means, who came from Ireland to Bucks County, Pa., and died there in 1739. But the movements of Robert’s family are sketchy. Edith Foglesong’s book, “The Means Family of America,” says that Robert’s father William Means probably died in Lancaster County, Pa., but gives no details. An account by George Means, published by Charles Sinnatt in 1925, says that William, married and settled on Quinapalilla Creek in Lancaster, now Lebanon County, Pa. Robert was probably born around 1737/39 as his oldest son was born about 1757 and this places his marriage to Elizabeth Robinson (also called Robertson) around 1756. Although some researchers say her father was a John Robinson, the source has not been reported. The names of two of her brothers, James and John Robinson, are given in a March 4, 1867 letter by Amos David, Robert’s grandson, by Lewis David who married Anna Means. It seems likely that the Means, Robinsons, and Davids moved to Virginia together as all three families show up there in the 1770s. Charles Sinnatt’s records say that Robert Means was on the tax list for Kenallen Twp., York County, Pa., on Dec. 6, 1771. He soon moved south for on Dec. 9, 1778, Robert and Elizabeth Means of Bedford County., Va., sold 368 acres on a branch of Molley’s Creek in Bedford County. The record of their purchase of this land has not yet been found. An account attributed to Archibald Means says that Robert had a grant of 135 acres on the Mayo River in what became Rockingham County in December 1779 and a grant for another 82 acres on Dec. 5, 1780. One puzzling fact is that Quaker records show that Robert and Betsy’s daughter Jane Means married James Campbell on April 27, 1784 in Campbell County, Va., and that their son Robert Means Jr. married Isabella Fields on Oct. 13, 1800 in Campbell County. Perhaps the family continued membership in the Quaker meeting in Campbell County even though it had moved to North Carolina. I have not determined yet if the Means lived in Campbell County in the 1780s, but the Davids and Robinsons did. Amos David’s letter says that Betsy’s brother James Robinson “lived neighbor to my father” in Virginia and that the other brother “John Robinson, sold the land to my father, that he moved to in North Carolina." Lewis David and a Joseph Robertson jointly owned land on Marly’s Creek in Campbell County from Nov. 5, 1795 until June 13, 1799. (And perhaps the creek in Bedford County on which the Means owned land is the same. Perhaps the both are either Marly’s or Molly’s and my reading of one of these is bad.) James Robertson’s land was bounded by land owned by Lewis David and James Campbell, as stated by David’s letter. Robert Means began selling his land in the last part of the eighteenth century. He sold 200 acres to son William Means on Nov. 28, 1797 and from the relatively large number of deeds he executed in Rockingham County, it would appear he liquidated most of his holdings before he died. Also, by this time, the Davids and John Robinson had joined him, living in Stokes County, just west of the Rockingham County border. Son-in-law Lewis David, then living in Campbell County, purchased 300 acres on both sides of Beaver Island Creek from John Robinson of Stokes County on July 23, 1799. Robert Means was a witness. This is clearly the John Robinson, who Amos David said was a brother to Betsy Robinson Means, and confirms his account that Robinson sold land to David. Also according to Amos David, Robert fought in the battle of Guilford Courthouse (N.C.) during the Revolution. Carolina records show that Robert was paid 42 pounds 18.2 (pence?) for service in December date smeared) The payment included interest to January 1790. Robert lived in Rockingham Co. until his death. His will was written on May 20, 1822 in Rockingham County, and proved shortly thereafter. Children of Robert Means and Elizabeth Robinson 1. William Means b. ca. 1757 He married Susan Joyce, who died 1819/22. His family moved to Kentucky, then to Shelby Co., Ind. 2. Rebecca Means b. ca. 1758 She married a Grogan, according to her father’s will. 3. Jane Means 1759-1831, died Jefferson Co., Tenn. She married on April 27, 1784 in Campbell Co., Va., James Campbell, who died 1826. James’ Campbell’s land adjoined Robinson family land in Campbell Co. 4. Mary Means 1762-1852, died Rockingham Co., N.C. She married on Feb.10, 1783, Chesley Barnes, who died 8 Sept. 1840. Many in their family moved to Tennessee and then to Indiana. Many Barnes in eastern Jefferson Co., Ind., descend from them. 5. Elizabeth Means b. ca. 1763 She married James Riddle. James Riddle is listed in the 1800 Rockingham Co. census adjacent to Robert Means. 6. Nancy Means b. 1764 She married Richard Sharp. They eventually moved to Washington County, Ark., according to a descendant. 7. Fleming Means She married James Sharp according to Robert's will. 8. Anna Means April 27, 1766-June 12, 1809, died Stokes Co., N.C. She married on Feb. 2, 1790, Lewis David, Nov. 6, 1767-Feb. 28, 1837. David remained in Stokes County after his wife’s death and married Sally Vernon, widow of William Burris. After the death of his brother Sampson David in 1828 in Campbell County, Tenn., Lewis moved to that locality, where he died. Anna and Lewis David’s daughter Elizabeth David married Richard Vernon, whose brother Nehemiah married Martha Means. Sally Vernon Burris was Richard and Nehemiah’s sister. 9. James Means b. 1774 He married Mary Smith. One source claims he died in Rockingham Co., N.C., another that he went to Shelby Co., Ind. His wife died in Fillmore, Minn. 10. Robert Means 1777-1817, died Rhea Co., Tenn. He married on Oct. 15, 1800 in Campbell Co., Va., Isabella Fields. She died Apr 1845 in St. Clair Co., Ala. 11. Martha Means ca. 1780-1850/60, died in Jefferson Co., Ind. She married Nehemiah Vernon (died after 1830), son of James Vernon, who died 1828 in Jefferson Co. The family moved to Milton Twp. about 1818. Martha was an aunt to Elizabeth David, who married Nehemiah's brother, Richard Vernon. 12. Rachel Means b. ca. 1786 died by 1822, according to her father’s will. She married Thomas Smith Sr. Will of Robert Means In the name of God Amen, I, Robert Means of the county of Rockingham and in the state of North Carolina, been at this time week of body, but of sound and disposed mind and memory, and calling to mind the mortality of my body, knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, and uncertain of the time when, do make an ordain this mine last will and testament, in the manner and form following. I commend my soul to God he gave it to me and my body to the earth to be buried in decent and Christian like manner, at the discretion of my executors to be hear after nominated. Touching my worldly estate as it has pleased God to bless me I will dispose in the manner following. Item 1st. I give and bequeath to my son William Means one dollar, to him and his heirs. Item 2nd. I give and bequeath to my son James Means one dollar. Item 3 I give and bequeath to the children of my daughter Rebecca Grogan, deceased, 30 dollars. Item 4 All the residue of my estate, both real and personal, to be sold by my executor, and after my just debts are paid to be equally divided among my daughters, Jane Campbell, Mary Barnes, Elizabeth Ridder, Nancy Sharp, Flemin Sharp, Martha Vernon, the children of my daughter Ann, deceased, and the heirs of my son Robert Means, and my daughter Rachel Smith. Lastly I do nominate, constitute, and appoint my trusty friend Josiah Claybrook, my executor of this my last will and testament in witnesses where of I have here unto set my hand and affixed my seal this 20th day of May 1822. Robert Means (x his mark) Seal Witnesses Neheniah Vernon, Absolom Vernon, and John Claybrook State of North Carolina, Rockingham County August session 1822. Robert Means who received a patent of 368 acres on the north branch’s of Molley’s Creek on 16 March 1771, according to records of the Virginia Land Patent Office. This land was in Bedford County. On 9 Dec. 1778, Robert and Elizabeth Means of Bedford Co., Va., and Rafel Parish of St. Paul;s Parish, Hanover County sold 368 acres of land on a branch of Molley's Creek on 9 Dec. 1778 to John Ferris. (Bedford Co. Deed Book 6 p. 180) Robert Means who was summoned to attend Court as a Juror for reasons shown on oath, the penalty of the fine is remited. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Session, Minutes, 1786-1795, image 23 of 390. August Term, 1786. Robert Means appointed to Grand Jury. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1786-1795, image 29 of 390. February Term, 1787. Robert Means appointed to serve on Grand Jury.d Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1786-1795, image 46 of 390. February Term 1796. Robert Means was plaintiff in a suit against Matthew Pegg. Non-suit declared. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 12 of 582. November Term 1797. Deed from Robert Means to Wm Means for 200 acres was acknowledged. Rockingham County,North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 89 of 582 February Term 1803. Deed from Robert Means to Benjamin Thornton for 135 acres proved by Daniel Smiyth. Rockingham County,North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 296 of 582 | Means, Robert (I1351)
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| 684 | Robert Rogers (35) and his wife Maggie (38) are listed in the 1900 census in Lemley, Mecklenburg Co., NC. Children in the household include daughter Rachel (13) born Aug. 1886, daughter Banner (12) born June 1888, son Sinclair (9) born July 1890, sone Lenord (7) born July 1892, daughter Lacie (6) born Jan 1994, son Wade (2) born July 1897 and daughter Flossie (11m) born June 1899. 1900 U.S. Census, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, Roll 1206, p. 14B, E.D. 0062. Robert L. Rogers is listed in the 1910 census in Iredell Co., NC. He is 43 years old and living in the Coddle Creek township. His family includes his wife Dena (?)(30), daughter Lasy (16), Son Wade (14), daugher Flossie (?)(11), and son Haskell (11m). 1910 U.S. Census, Iredell Co., North Carolina, Roll T624_1118, P. 28A. | Rodgers, Robert Lee (I3146)
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| 685 | Robert Stadler islikely the son of Jacob Stadler and Mary Howe. http://genforum.genealogy.com/stadler/messages/82.html http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=grantpinnix&id=I000109 | Stadler, Robert (I4213)
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| 686 | Robert Woodson deposed in June 1680 that he was 46 years old (Henrico Co. Wills & Deeds, 1677-1692, p. 132) and on 1 June 1696 that he was about 61 years old Henrico Co. Deeds & Wills, 1688-1697, p. 585. He married Elizabeth Ferris, daughter of Richard Ferris. On 21 Oct. 1687 Robert Woodson, Richard Ferris, and three others patented 1780 acres on White Oak Swamp in Varina Parish. Patent Book 7, p. 601-602. On the same day, Robert Woodson, John Woodson Sr. and two others patented 470 aces in Henrico Co. Henrico Co. Deeds & Wills, 1688-1697, p. 126. Robert is listed with 1157 acres in the 1704 Rent Rolls. He died sometime after 1 Oct. 1707. John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, 1607-1624/25, Vol. 3, p. 713-714 (Baltimore, 2007). | Woodson, Robert (I1784)
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| 687 | Robert Woodson married Sarah Lewis, daughter of Jhn Lewis and sister of William Lewis who married Robert’s sister Elizabeth Woodson. He married secondly Rchel Watkins and left a will dated 6 July 1729, which was probated Feb. 1729/30. Henrico Wills & Deeds, 1725-1737, p. 260. John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, 1607-1624/25, Vol. 3, p. 717 (Baltimore , Md. 2007). | Woodson, Robert (I1800)
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| 688 | Robert Wray died in Rockingham Co., NC leaving an undated will that was probated in Nov. 1829. The will named his wife Polly, brother Andrew Wary, nephew David Wray, children of Andrew Wary (Catherine Cole, Alexander Wray, Robert Wray, Mary Wray, Ellinor Wray, John Wray), nieces Polly Wilson, Anna Wilson, Malinda Wilson(daughters of John Wilson). He named his wife Polly and friend Robert Barr as executors. Nathan Wright, Sarah Wright, and William Conner witnessed the will. Rockingham Co. Will Book B, p. 18. ß A Robt Ray is listed in the 1790 census for Orange Co. , North Carolina. Roll M637_7 May Term 1798. Robert Wray served on jury in Jeremiah Wade v. John Howell. The jury found for the plaintiff. Rockingham County,North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 100 of 582. May Term 1798. Robert Wray appointed overseer of a road from John Linders to Cross Roads Wrights store. Rockingham County,North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 100 of 582. May Term 1798. Robert Wray served on jury in Frederick Conner v. William Fields. . The jury found for the defendant. Rockingham County,North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 101 of 582. May Term 1798. Robert Wray served on jury in George Roland v. Nathaniel Williams. The jury found for the plaintiff. Rockingham County,North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 102 of 582. May Term 1798. Robert Wray served on jury in John Reagan v. John Glenn Jun. The jury found for the plaintiff. Rockingham County,North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 102 of 582. May Term 1798. Robert Wray served on jury in Marrs Adm v Daniel Perrin. The jury found for the plaintiff. Rockingham County,North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 102 of 582. August Term 1798. Deed from Robert Wray to Wm Martin 16.5 acres acknowledged in court. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 104 of 582. | Wray, Robert (I1434)
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| 689 | Roxanna is living in Cleveland Co. in the 1850 census. 1099/1099 Sally Dillingham, 50, female, born in SC John Dillingham, 20, male, born in SC Mary Dillingham, 17, female, born in SC Roxanna Dillingham, 12, female, born in SC Joshua Dillingham, 15, male, born in SC Vincent NANCE and Roxana DILLINGHAM, Bond Date: 2 Dec 1858. Witness: Isaac S. Call. Married by H. Hayes, Justice of the Peace. Source: Marriage Bonds. Wilkes County, NC Record #: 02 184 Bond #: 000166722 Marriage Date: 02 Dec 1858 Schedule 1-- Free Inhabitants in the Township No. 4 in the County of Cleveland State of North Carolina enumerated by me, on the 29 day of June 1870 John F. Aydirth Ass't Marshal Post Office: White Planes Page 44b 12 143 145 Vincent (Ulysses) NANCE, 34, M, W, Farmer, 150, 150, NC, Male US citizen over 21 13 143 145 Roxannah (DILLINGHAM) NANCE, 32, F, W, Keeping House, NC 14 143 145 Sarah J(ane) NANCE, 11, F, W, At Home, NC 15 143 145 Clara C. NANCE, 10, F, W, At Home, NC 16 143 145 Miles (J.) NANCE, 5, M, W, At Home, NC 17 143 145 W(illiam)m Y(oung) NANCE, 1, F, W, At Home, NC Schedule 1-- Inhabitants in Gaultneys Township, in the County of Alexander, State of NC enumerated by me on the 7th day of June 1880 A. C. ***** Enumerator Page No. 6, Supervisor's Dist No. 4, Enumeration Dist. No. 3, Page 173a 32 59 59 Vincent (Ulysses) NANCE, W, M, 46, M, Farmer, NC, NC, NC 33 59 59 Roxanna (DILLINGHAM) NANCE, W, F, 41, Wife, M, Keeping House, Can't write, SC, SC, SC 34 59 59 Clara C. NANCE, W, F, 18, Dau., S, At Home, Can't read/write, SC, NC, SC 35 59 59 Miles J. NANCE, W, M, 14, Son, S, Working Farm, Can't read/write, SC, NC, SC 36 59 59 William Y(oung) NANCE, W, M, 12, S, Working Farm, Can't read/write, SC, NC, SC 37 59 59 Mary D(elilah) NANCE, W, F, 9, Dau, S, SC, NC, SC 38 59 59 Marion (Francis) NANCE, W, M, 6, Son, S, SC, NC, SC 39 59 59 Vashti (or Vachel) NANCE, W, M, 2, Son, S, NC, NC, SC 1900 Alexander CountY NC Census Vincent (Ulysses) NANCE, b. Jan 1836, 64, Farmer Roxanna (DILLINGHAM) NANCE, b. Sept 1837, 62, m. 40 years William Y(oung) NANCE, son, b. July 1867, day laborer Vachel H. NANCE, son, b. Oct 1877, day laborer Arch(ibald Charles) NANCE, son, b. Oct 1881 Margaret (SHOEMAKER) NANCE, dau.-in-law, Nov 1865, 35 Vera (?) NANCE, granddau., June 1897, 2 Nora or Nancy NANCE, granddau., Oct 1899, >1 | Dillingham, Roxanna (I1215)
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| 690 | Sally Moore married Martin Stubblefield in 1788. | Moore, Sally (I3627)
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| 691 | Samuel Apple and his wife Eliza are living in Rockingham Co. in 1850. | Apple, Samuel (I3095)
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| 692 | SAMUEL BECKNAL'S WILL In the name of God Amen, I Samuel Becknal of the County of Wilkes and State of North Carolina being of sound and perfect mind and Memory and calling to mind the Uncertainty of this life, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament, in manner and form following. (To wit) Item 1st. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Elizabeth Becknall one third part of my Estate of every description both Real and personal all of which I give to her the aforesaid Elizabeth Becknal and her Heirs forever. Item 2nd. I give and bequeath to my Daughter Nancy Camp one dollar, which I give and bequeath to her and her Heirs forever. Item 3rd. I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Becknall one dollar, which I give and bequeath to him and his Heirs forever. Item 4th. I give and bequeath to my son John Becknal one dollar, which I give and bequeath to him and his Heirs forever. Item 5th. I give and bequeath to my son Linsfield Becknall one dollar, which I give and bequeath to him and his Heirs forever. Item 6th. I give and bequeath to my daughter Jane Huland one dollar, which I give and bequeath to her and her Heirs forever. Item 7th. It is my Will and desire that after the above Legacies being given out of my Estate, that the balance of my Estate of every description, both Real and Personal be divided as follows (to wit) Between my Son Benjamin Becknal, Randolph Becknal, Rhoda Brown, Hannah Stanley, and my Wifes five children (to wit) Lewis, Larkin, Esernith, Clara and Dolley in equal Shares: which I give and bequeath to them and their Heirs forever. I nominate and appoint my Two friends, my beloved Wife Elizabeth Becknall and Captain Benjamin Lewis Executors to this my last Will and Testament by me. I witness wherof I the above said Samuel Becknal have set my hand and affixed my Seal to this my last Will and Testament, this 21st day of August A.D. 1819 Samuel Becknal (seal) In presence of Wm. W. Morgan Sr [?] Samuel (his x mark) Nicholson Jr. Abraham Hooper North Carolina ) Wilkes County ) January Term 1820 The foregoing Will was duly Proven in open court by the Oaths of Wm. W. Morgan and Samuel Nicholson and Elizabeth Becknal duly Qualified as Executrix to said Will. Test. R Martin Clk WILKES COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA WILL BOOK 4 INVENTORY OF ESTATE OF SAMUEL BECKNALL, DECEASED: "To 315 acres of land, 6 slaves, 3 horse beasts, nine head of cattle, 20 head of sheep, 25 head of small hogs, a crop of corn, three stacks of rye, a small quantity of flax, a small quantity of cotten, a quantity of wood, 4 beds and furniture, 4 bed steads, 2 chests, 1 table, 1 small trunk, 1 cupboard and furniture, a parcel of books, one slate, 1 candlestick, 5 pewter basons, 2 pewter dishes, 10 pewter plates, 5 knives and forks, 4 bottles, one small looking glass, 5 pots, 3 dutch ovens, 1 skillet, 2 wheels, 3 pair of cards, 1 shoebox and tools, one gindstone, 1 Auger, 2 chisels, 2 water pails, 1 piggin, one loom and tackline, 1 clock reel, 4 slays, 5 plows, 5 hoes, one Mattock, 1 pair steelyards, 2 axes, 2 pair iron gears, 2 cleavisces, 1 double trees, 5 stand tubs, 6 chairs, 1 warping mill, 1 flat iron, 1 hackle, 2 reap hooks, 1 cag(keg), 2 saddles, 1 gimlet, 1 beef hide, 1 ladle, 1 fleshfork, 1 skimmer, 1 pepper box, 2 tin pans, 2 tin buckets, 4 small tubs. Elizabeth(X)Becknall, executrix Teste. R Martin, Clk JANUARY 1825 ESTATE; SAMUEL BICKNELL FILE C.R.104.314.1 WILKES COUNTY EQUITY MINUTES (1812-1825) NORTH CAROLINA ARCHIVES BILL OF COMPLAINT dated 17 March 1821 as follows: "Benjamin Becknell, Randolph Becknell, James Martin for William Brown and wife, Rhoda, Shadrack Stanley and wife, Hannah vs Elizabeth Becknell, Executrix, Lewis, Larkin, Esinth, Clara and Dolly Becknell to be summoned--January 1825. PETITION AGAINST REAL ESTATE OF SAMUEL BECKNELL, DECEASED IN 1819. 27 March 1821, the Sheriff is ordered to seize lands and Chattels of John Becknell and Ambrose Hulen heirs of Samuel Becknal, deceased. January 1821--for John Becknell and others "Make known to Elizabeth Fitzpatrick alias, Elizabeth Becknell, Executrix to come forward and defend the Will of Samuel Bicknell Source: Some Pioneers from Wilkes by Mrs W. O . Absher pages 21-23. REPORT. Pursuant to an order from Wilkes County Court, the Commisssioners appointed to divide the land of Samuel Becknal deceased, between his widow's heirs met on 13th of December 1825. Wm. Rousseau )Coms. Jas. Haskett ) John Finley ) J. Saintclair ) North Carolina Genealogical Society "Original" Wilkes County North Carolina Will Books 3 and 4. Will Book 4, pages 78,79,80. Wilkes County North Carolina Will (1811-1848) JANUARY 1826--division of Samuel Becknal land amongst heirs. 1. Widow Becknall, her dower, Her land adjoined the land of John Brown [note. John Brown is referred to as James Brown in one portion of this partition]. She received 87 acres. 2. Benjamin Becknall--19 acres 3. Clary(Clara)Becknall--19 acres 4. Larkin Becknall--19 acres 5. Dolly M Becknall--19 acres 6. Hannah Stanley--19 acres 7. Rhoda Brown--19 acres 8. Lewis Becknall--20 acres 9. Esuneth Becknall--20 acres Samuel Becknel and wife Anne (nee Parks) acquired land from Alexander Gordon with 300 pounds, proclamation money. It was 315 acres on the South side of the Yadkin river. It was known as Swan Pond, located at Benjamin Herdons Corner and Thomas Parkes Corner. Source: Wilkes County North Carolina Deeds and Grants (1782-1815) North Wilkesboro NC,Deed Book A-1 pages 56-58. There is a Swan Creek, Hunting Creek, Horse Shoe and Robins mentioned in some of the data. 1787 Tax Record-Samuel Becknal-239 acres, 1 poll, Captain A Gordon's District Book #7. 1794 Tax Record-Samuel Becknel-315 acres, 2 polls Captain Benjamin Lewis District #7. 1795 Tax Record-Samuel Becknel-315 acres, Captain District #7. | Bicknell, Samuel (I3779)
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| 693 | Samuel Edmondson sold to James Bruce in 1817, 0.5 acre, Courthouse tract on which Samuel and Caroline Edmondson lived adjacent to the public ground on which the Courthouse stood. | Edmondson, Samuel (I3614)
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| 694 | Samuel Parsons is the son of Richard Parsons. He is identifed in his will dated 22 Dec. 1783, proved on 21 Feb. 1785 in Pttsylvania Co. Pittsylvavnia Co. Order Book 5, p 139. | Parsons, Samuel (I3365)
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| 695 | Samuel Pineham purcahsed land in Henrico Co. in July, 1740. Henrico Co. Order Book, 1737-1744, p. 114. on 26 April 1753, he patented 1218 acres on Smacks Creek in Amelia Co. He later conveyed a portion of the land in Amelia Co. for the glebe of Raleigh Parish and with his wife Jane sold the remaining 818 acres to Henry Anderson on 26 Nov. 1766. Amelia Co. Deed Book 9, p. 166. He moved to Brunswick Co. and left a will dated 3 Nov. 1773, which was recorded 24 June 1776. Brunswick Co. Will Book 4, p. 489-490. John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, 1607-1624/25, Vol. II, (Baltimore, 2005) p. 836. | Pineham, Samuel (I1892)
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| 696 | Samuel Rust, was said to be the oldest but was 2nd to the youngest son of William and Ann Rust, , became a very wealthy man and his will, dated 16 Aug 1715, disposes of several thousands of acres of land, plus many personal assets. He was a tobacco inspector, surveyor, appraiser, and prominent in various other county affaris. Samuel Rust married Martha Garner, daughter of John Garner and Susannah Keene. Susannah Keene's father, Thomas Keene, had been one of the Kent Islanders before moving to Northumberland County. John Garner is the immigrant ancestor of Vice President John Nance Garner, 1868-1967, called "Cactus Jack"; and Lieutenant General Jay Garner, first Director of the Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance to Iraq. Samuel and Martha Rust were members of the Yeocomico Church, built, 1706, which is still standing, in Cople Parish, Westmoreland County. WILL of SAMUEL RUST, 16 Aug 1717; 26 Mar 1718 In the naMe of God amen this sixteenth day of August AD 1715. I Samuel R ust of the county of Westmoreland & Colony of Virginia being in perfect & s ound in memory proaise be given to God for the same do make ordain and a ppoint this my last will & testament in manner & form following. First I c omend my soul to almighty God who gave it in full assurance of the resu rreccon to eternal life through our blessed saviour Jesus Christ in who se meritts only I trust to be saved and my body to the earth to be buri ed in such decent manner as my excutors hereafter named shall think con veninent and as touching such wordly estate as it hath pleased the said t o give me my will & meaning is the same shall be imployed as hereafter b y this my will is expressed. Item. I give & bequeath unto MR. PATRICK S PENCE for & during his natural life the plantaion where he now lives ad joining to the land of MR. JAMES COLEMAN as the lane between them now s tands and the inmost line in the woods next the said Colemans & on that s ide of the runn next MR. THOMAS BONAMS & COLEMANS ... he not making any . .. on the said land nor selling or making use of any timber save for th e use of the said Plantacon and further my will is that if MR. PATRICK S PENCE thinks fit the dewlling house gave him by his father in law CAPT. G EORGE ESKRIDGE may stand as it now does on the other side of the said r unn and that he have land adjoing to the said house for necessary house s & gardening. Item. I give & bequeath to my son PETER RUST after the d ecease of MR. PARTICK SPENCE the plantacon whereon the said PATRICK now l ives with land adjoining as is hereafter expressed to him and his heirs f orever but in case he my said son PETER died before he arrive to the ag e of twenty one years or without issue that then my will is that the sa id plantacon & land fall & descend to my son MATTHEW RUST & his heirs f orever. I also give to my son PETER RUST two negroe boys named Jack & B illy but in case he my said son PETER dies before he arrive to the age o f twenty one or have issue as abovesaid my will is the said negres Jack & B illy descent to my two sons JOHN & MATTHEW RUST & further my will is th at at the change of my exect. my said son PETER RUST be constantly kept a t school from ten to twelve years of age out of the profits of my estat e he have a feather bed bolster rugg blanketts & sheets in case he my s aid son PETER RUST lives to the age of twenty one years or day of his m arriage. Item I give & bequeath to my son MATTHEW RUST the moyety of t hat tract of land on which MR. PATRICK SPENCE now lives the whole conta ining three hundred (300) acres to be equally divided between as to qua ntity & quality between him my said son MATTHEW & PETER RUST to him & h is heirs forever I aslo give to my said son MATTHEW one feather bed bol ster rugg blanketts & pair of sheets, one iron pot containing about fiv e gallons one new deder pail & piggon a roan stone hors one cow & calf a s ow & piggs & three two year old hoggs & three thousand (3000) pounds of t obacco to be piad him by my exec. out of the profitts of my mill and a l arg chest comonly called MATTHEW'S chest. Item I give unto my son GEORG E RUST all that neck of land (up to the old hors road) where in WILLIAM A LLEN & HENRY SELF now lives to him & his heirs forever and further my w ill is that WILLIAM ALLEN shall not be turned of the plantacon whereon h e now lives for & during the term of seven years from the date of these p resents nor the said HENRY SELF for & during the term of five years pro vided he the said ALLEN & SELF duly pay their rents which rents my will i s my exec. shall be accountable for to my said son GEORGE when he shall a rrive to the age of twenty one or married also I give to my said son GE ORGE a feather bed bolster rugg pair of blanketts & pair of sheets a c ow & calf & three thousand (3000) pounds of tobacco to be paid him by m y exec. out of the profits of my mill when he sahll arrive to the age o f seventeen years and further my will is that he have a chest commonly c alled GEORGES and two years schooling at the charge of my exec. Item I g ive & bequeath to my son JOHN RUST the plantacon now in his possesson t ogether with all my land adjoining to it being in the pattent of EARLES f or a thousand acres (1000) to him & his heirs forever also one feather b ed being a new one with rugg blanketts & pair of sheets and iron pott a bout four gal. a grying pan now at my mill a cow & calf a cedar pail & p iggon a sow & piggs & three two year old hoggs & three thousand (3000) p ounds of tobacco to be paid him by my exec. out of the profits of my mi ll and a chest comonly called JOHN chest. Item I give & bequeath to my s on WM RUST the plantacon whereon he now lives and all that neck of land b etween his house Y my mill and fifteen acres on the point next adjoinin g to the mill to him and his heirs forever also I give to my said son W ILLIAM a suite of wearing apparell with hat & cane and further my will i s that my said son WILLIAM have out of the profits of my mill all such c orn & wheat as he shall have occasion for for the use of his own family a s also a bill now in his possession payable to me from WILLIAM JONES fo r twenty seven hundred (2700) pounds of tobacco. Item I give and beque ath to my son JEREMIAH RUST two hundred (200) acres of land commonly ca lled POTTERS NECK now in the possession of WILLIAM KNOTT together with t hat fifteen (15) ares adjoining to my mill formerly reserved to him & h is heirs forever also a feather bed bolster rugg pair of blanketts pair o f sheets two cows & calves a gray hors called Webster a negro man named A dam an iron pott about six or seven gal. a larg new grying pan I furthe r give & bequeath to my said son JEREMIAH RUST that neck of land (be it m ore or less) commonly called the WHITE MARSH NECK to him & his heirs fo rever and in case he my said son JEREMIAH die without heirs then to my s on PETER RUST & his heirs forever. Item I give to my duagher ANN HARRI SON one negro girl named Moll & five thousand (5000) pounds of tobacco t o be paid her by my exec. out of the profitts of my mill aos one large b rass kettle. Item I give to my daughter HANNAH RUST one negro girl cal led Sarah one feather be with bolster quilt rugg, blankets & sheets one b rass kettle about twnety gallons & five thousand (5000) pounds of tobac co to be paid her by my exec. out of the profits of my mill at the age o f sixteen or day of marriage. Item I give to my son BENJAMIN RUST one g ray mare one cow & calf & a chest commonly called BENS chest and furthe r my will is that he be kept at shcool from the first of October until F ebruary next & that he have his full share of the crop now making and t he benefit of his labour hereafter during the time he lives with his br other JEREMIAH and that my exec. give him one feather bed rugg blankets & s heets out of the profits of my estate. Item I give to my loving wife M ARTHA RUST the plantacon whereon we now live for & during her natural l ife and after her decease to my son BENJAMIN RUST to him & his heirs fo rever and further my will is in case my son BENJAMIN RUST desires to se ttle himself during the life of his mother that he have liberty to buil d & settle on the further side of the said land. I further give to my l oving wife MARTHA a still worm(?) & tubb all my casque two cows & calve s four sheep the feather bed & furniture on which we now lay one negro w oman named Betty a larg brass kettle an iron pot about six gallons and a n iron pott about three gal. with hooks to them one black hors named Lu ke a large chest truncks & boxes commonly called hers to have & enjoy a ll the above said promises for & during her natural life & after her de cease my will is that the above promises fall & descend & be equally di vided between my sons JEREMIAH RUST & BENJAMIN RUST save the negro woma n Betty which my will is together with her increase if any to be divide d between my sons to whom no negroes is given. I further give to my lo ving wife MARTHA one third part of the profits of my mill for & during h er natural life & after her decease my will is it fall & descend to my s on JEREMIAH RUST. Item my will is that the heirs of JOHN CLEMENTS have t hat parcell of land called RICH NECK & that parcell of land called MIDD LETONS NECK them & their heirs forever and further my will is that thre e or five men vallue MIDDLETONS NECK & ny WHITE MARSH NECK and in case t hey shall judge that MIDDLETONS NECK is not of equall value with the WH ITE MARSH NECK that then the said three or five men shall lay of as muc h land in the WHITE MARSH NECK that part that is adjoining to MIDDLETON S NECK and further my will & desire is that all my personal estate of w hat nature or kind soever not already bequeathed be equally divided bet ween my loving wife MARTHA RUST & my son JEREMIAH RUST who I do hereby n ominate & appoint joynt exec. of this my last will & testament and furt her my will & desire is that in case my son JEREMIAH RUST dies without i ssue that then my mill descend equally to JOHN & BENJAMIN RUST to them & t heir heirs forever. In wittness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & s eal in presence of SAMUEL RUST (seal JOS. CARR, SHARAH NETHERTON, HENR Y NETHERTON. At a court held for the said county the 26th day of March 1718 The last w ill & testament of Samuel Rust decd was presented into court by MARTHA R UST & JEREMIAH RUST his exec. who made oath thereto & being proved by t he oath of JOSEPH CARR one of the wittnesses thereto is admitted to rec ord and upon the mocon of the said exec. and their performing what is u sual in such cases certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate t hereof in due form. Teste. Recorded April 1817 Thos. Sorrell, .... http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=monkeys&id=I20490 | Rust, Samuel (I1640)
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| 697 | Sarah Burden was a widow when she married to Henry Fleet. Henry Fleet between 12 Apr. 1660 when he was present in court and 8 May 1661 when his widow Sarah Fleete was mentioned. Lancaster Court Order Book 1656/57-1666, pp. 119,143. After the death of her second husband, Sarah married Col. John Walker. John Walker wrote a will dated 22 Feb. 1665, which was probated 3 Feb. 1668. In the will he names his wife Sarah and six daughters: Anne, Frances, Jane, Elizabeth, Sarah, and Hester. The first four were children of John Walker by a previous marriage. The las two were children of Sarah. After the death of Col John Walker, Sarah married Col. John Stone. Apparently, there was some litigation that caused some hard feelings. Sarah initially wrote a will leaving the bulk of her estate to the children of John Walker. She later revoked the will and wrote a second will leaving her estate to her husband John Stone. It appears that Sarah died after her husband made his will dated 27 April, 1695, since she is named as a legatee in the will. | Sarah (I1626)
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| 698 | Sarah mentions a son henry in her will dated 28 Jan. 1668/69. This will was eventually revoked. | Fleet, Henry (I1634)
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| 699 | See Shadrack Stanley in Wilkes Co. | Stanley, Lavina (I2919)
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| 700 | Served in the Revolutionary War and was a member of the Continental Congress 1785-1786. In 1789, he was appointed marshall of the United States District Court of Virginia by George Washington. he was foreman of the jury in the trail of Aaron Burr on charges of treason in 1807. He died in Richmond Virginia on 28 Oct. 1810. Lyon Gardiner Tyler, Encylcopedia of Virginia Biography, Vol. II (New York 1915) p. 7. | Carrington, Edward (I2240)
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