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Ancestors and Descendants of Jane Maguffey
First Generation
1. Jane Unknown .
Jane married Unknown Davenport.
Children from this marriage were:
2 F i. Elizabeth Davenport .
Jane next married John Maguffey about 1668. John was born about 1640 1 and died about 1676 in Old Rappahannock County, Virginia 1.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 3 M i. John Maguffey was born about 1670 in Old Rappahannock County, Virginia.
+ 4 F ii. Jane Maguffey .
Jane next married Francis Graves in 1678 in Old Rappahannock County, Virginia. Francis was born about 1630 in Accawmack County, Virginia and died before 5 Aug 1691.
The birth date of Francis Graves is based on the fact that he was shown to be an orphan in 1642; therefore, he was still a minor on this date. On 28 Nov 1642, a certificate was granted unto Francis Graves, orphan of Capt. Thomas Graves, deceased, for transportation of Richard Cainhoe, Capt. Tho. Graves, Mrs. Fraunces Jefferd, William Deaton and Richard Cox. (Northhampton Co. Will Book 2, p. 116)
(Genealogies of Virginia Families, Vol. II, The Graves Family of Essex
Co. by Mrs. P.W. Hiden, p.743.)
On 10 of Oct 1672, Francis Graves patented 714 acres of land in Rappahannock County on the south side of said river part on branch of Gilson's Creek and part in Hoskins Creek adjoining Mr. Beverley's corner. (Book 6, p. 443)
(Genealogies of Virginia Families, Vol. II, Captain Thomas Graves
and Some of His Descendants by William Montgomery Sweeney, p. 738.)
He married Jane Maguffey in 1678 and gave cattle to her children from her previous marriages.
28 Nov 1678 - Know all men by these presents that whereas I Francis Graves of Rappahannock County in Virginia, did make a verball promise to my now wife Jane before marriage to confirme the gift of two heiffers and a calfe to her three Children Doe therefore hereby (for the love and affection I have and beare unto the said Children John and Jane Moguffe and Elizabeth Davenport) freely give and grant to the Said John a certaine heiffer cald Rose marked with two Crops and a hole in the Right eare And to the said Jane a certaine heiffer called nancy marked with two crops in both eares and swallow forks in both eares and to the said Elizabeth a cow calfe called tidy marked with a Slit in each eare, to them the said John Jane and Elizabeth with the increase of the same (the male onely excepted) and to their heires and assigns forever, and I do warrant the same to be free from the
Clayme of any person whatsoever, as Witness my hand and Seal this 28th of November 1678.
Signed: Francis Graves Test: Phi. Pendleton & Mary E. Butcher (Old Rappahannock Co. Deeds & Wills 6, p. 57)
(Genealogies of Virginia Families, Vol. II, Captain Thomas Graves and
Some of His Descendants, by William Montgomery Sweeney, pp. 738-39.)
The exact date of death for Francis Graves is unknown; however, he was dead by 5 August 1691 because his widow, Jane, is mentioned in the following document:
To the Sheriff of Rappahannock County or his Deputy these Whereas divers complaints are made to this court that several runaway negro and mulatto slaves are in company together and have and still continue to do great mischief to the inhabitants of the southside of this county near or about the plantation of the widow Graves in the neck of land between Hoskins and Gilsons pocoson and in divers other places in this county we do therefore order and require you (in pursuance of the 16th act of Assembly held at James City April 16, 1691) that forthwith upon sight hereof (within your county) you will search and cause diligent search to be made after such negroes and other slaves offending as aforesaid and them to apprehend and safely convey to their respective masters as the law of this colony in that case directs. August 5, 1691. (Order Book, Rappahannock County, 1686-92, p. 301.)
(Genealogies of Virginia Families, Vol II, Captain Thomas Graves and Some of His Descendants by William Montgomery Sweeney, pp. 739-40.)
Children from this marriage were:
5 M i. Francis Graves .
6 M ii. Richard Graves .
7 M iii. Thomas Graves .
Jane next married John Doughty about 1694 in Essex County, Virginia 4. John Doughty died between 1704-1715 in Essex County, Virginia.
After marrying Jane, John Doughty deeded cattle to the sons of Francis Graves as seen in the following deed:
Be it known unto all men by these presents that I John Doughty of Essex County Planter by reason of an intermarriage between me and the widow Graves do give unto the three children of Francis Graves namely Francis Richard and Thomas Graves as followeth:
Item one Cow named Gowlden Locks with her female encrease marked with two Crops two underkeels and a nick in each underkeel, unto my son-in-law [stepson] Francis Graves and his heirs.
Item I give unto my other son-in-law [stepson] Richard Graves on cow named Good Luck marked with two half spades taken at the upper side of the ear her and her female encrease forever.
Item I give unto Thomas Graves one Cow Calfe called Merygold marked two Crops and a hole in the left Ear her and her female encrease forever as Witness my hand this twenty second day of May 1964. John D. Doughty
Test: Chas. Rodes, John Maguffey
Acknowledged
in Court June 11, 1694
Essex Co. Deeds & Wills 6, p. 296
(Genealogies of Virginia Families, Vol. II, Captain Thomas Graves and
Some of His Descendants by William Montgomery Sweeney, p. 740.)
In 1699 John Doughty bought land in Essex County with the land going to Thomas Graves, the son of Jane and Francis Graves, after his death. The deed reads in part:
Harry Beverley sells to John Doughty for life and at his decease to Thomas Graves, 240 acres part of Maj. Robert Beverley's patent, land adjoining Thomas Streshley. Dated 9 Jan 1699/1700. Witnesses: John Sanders, William Upshaw, Thomas Streshley, and James Reynolds. (Essex Co. Deeds and Wills 10, p. 48)
John Doughty died between 1704 when he is listed in the Quit Rent Roll (VA Mag. Vol 33, p. 262) and 1715, when Francis and Thomas Graves appear on the list (Essex Quit Rent Roll 1715, Archives Division, VA State Library). (Genealogies of Virginia Families Vol II, The Graves Family of Essex County
by Mrs. P.W. Hiden, pp. 743-44)
Second Generation (Children)
3. John Maguffey was born about 1670 in Old Rappahannock County, Virginia.
The date of John Maguffey's birth is proven by the following Will of his mother-in-law to which he was a witness:
Susanna McGuire in her Will dated 1698 mentions daughter Susanna Maguffey, and John Maguffey, one of the witnesses, states at the probate of the Will that he was then [1698] about 28 years of age. (Deeds & Wills 9, p. 196) (Genealogies of Virginia Families, Vol II, The Graves Family of Essex Co., by Mrs. P. W. Hiden,
p.745)
John married Susanna Evans 1.
Children from this marriage were:
8 F i. Jan Maguffey 1.
9 M ii. John Maguffey 1.
10 M iii. Ephraim Maguffey 1.
4. Jane Maguffey .
Jane married Thomas Blanton after 1678 in Old Rappahannock County, Virginia 2 3. Thomas was born on an unknown date and died in 1697 in Essex County, Virginia 2.
Children from this marriage were:
11 M i. Richard Blanton 2 was born in Old Rappahannock County, Virginia and died in 1734 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia 5.
Richard married Elizabeth 5.
12 M ii. John Blanton was born in 1679-1693 in Old Rappahannock County, Virginia 2 and died on 27 Jul 1735 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia 6.
13 M iii. William Blanton was born in Old Rappahannock County, Virginia 2.
14 M iv. Thomas Blanton 2 was born in Old Rappahannock County, Virginia.
15 F v. Jane Blanton 2 was born in Old Rappahannock County, Virginia.
16 F vi. Elizabeth Blanton 2 was born in Old Rappahannock County, Virginia.
Jane next married Thomas Sanders about 1698 in Essex County, Virginia. Thomas Sanders died before 11 Oct 1708 in Essex County, Virginia 4.
On October 11, 1708, Francis Graves, Jr. and Thomas Munday go on the bond of Jane Saunders, administratrix of the estate of her deceased husband, Thomas Saunders. (Essex Co. Book 13, p. 159)
(Genealogies of Virginia Families, Vol.
II, Captain Thomas Graves and Some of His Descendants, by William Montgomery Sweeney, p. 740.)
Children from this marriage were:
17 F i. Ann Sanders was born after 1698 in Essex County, Virginia 7.
Ann Sanders is proven to be a child of Thomas Sanders and Jane in the Will of her half-brother, Richard Hill, Jr. In the Will he states, "I give to my half sister Ann Sanders fiftey shillings Current money".
Jane next married Richard Hill 3 before 31 Mar 1711 in Essex County, Virginia. Richard Hill died before 16 May 1724 in Essex County, Virginia.
The exact date of the marriage of Richard Hill and Jane Sanders is not known. The following listing is found in Marriages of Virginia Residents, Volume I, Part III:
Hill, Richard m. bef. 31 March 1711, Jane Sanders, widow of Thomas. Proven by Court Record of that date. Essex County.
In 1719, Richard Hill bought land in Essex County from John Blanton, the son of Thomas Blanton and Jane. The deed reads in part:
17 Feb. 1719, JOHN BLANTON of St. Mary's Parish, Essex County, Sawyer, sold to Richard Hill of South Farnham Parish 94 acres in South Farnham Parish on the road branch to the mouth of a small branch part of a greater tract formerly granted to Major Robert Beverly by patent 21 Sept. 1674. (McDonald, Louise, Blanton Family Records, p. 3)
Richard Hill had died by May 16, 1724 since Jane is mentioned as the widow of Richard Hill in the following deed where she buys land from her son, Thomas Blanton.:
Thomas Blanton, with consent of his wife Ann, for 1686 pounds tobacco sells to Jane the widow of Richard Hill for life and at her decease to her son John "all that his part" of a tract of land containing 47 acres which his brother John Blanton sold to Richard Hill, deceased, in 1719, being part of Major Beverley's tract patented Sept. 21, 1674. Dated May 16, 1724. Witnesses: William Reynolds, Thomas Graves, Philip Sanders. (Essex County Wills and Deeds 17, p. 310) (Genealogies of Virginia Families, Vol. II, The Graves Family of Essex Co., by Mrs. P.W. Hiden, p. 760.)
Children from this marriage were:
18 M i. Richard Hill was born after 1711 in Essex County, Virginia and died before 20 Aug 1764 in Essex County, Virginia 7.
The Will of Richard Hill was recorded in the Records of Essex County, Tappahannock, Virginia, Will Book No. 12, 1762-1775, p. 138.
In the Name of God Amen. I Richard Hill being in good health of body and of a sound and perfect mind and memory praised be to almighty God for it to make and ordain this my present last Will and Testament first I give to my sister Mary Patterson and her heirs Ex'rs administrats the sum of forty pounds Current money then I give to my half sister Ann Sanders fiftey shillings Current mony then I give unto Sarah Graves the daughter of Richard Graves and his wife Elizabeth fifty shillings Current money more all to be levied out of my Estate than I give to Richard Hill the son of my Brother John Hill my horse bridel and saddel and Gun and half du puter plates then I give the half of my land to my brother John Hill and the other half to my brother Leonard Hill their heirs Admi'stors to be devided as John and Leo'd can agree and if their is any more estate devide it like wise but do not sell my waring aparel but give it to my Relations spesiely to my name sake I leave to John Hill and Leo'd Hill my Ex'rs as Witness my hand and seal this 29th Day of July 1764. Rich'd Hill. Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of Leonard Sale, James Sullivan, Ann Reynold. At a Court held for Essex County at Tapp'a on the 20th Day of August 1764. This last Will and Testament was presented into Court and Sworn to by the Executors therein named, proved by Leonard Sale and James Sullivan two of the Witnesses thereto and ordered to be Recorded. Test John Lee jun Clk.
Sources
1. A. Joseph Guffey.
2. Will of Thomas Blanton, (Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 9, page 160.)
3. Genealogies of Virginia Families, Vol. II, (Hiden, Mrs. P. W., The Graves Family of Essex Co., pp. 743-744).
4. Essex County Deeds and Wills.
5. Will of Richard Blanton, (Spotsylvania County Virginia, 1734.)
6. William A. Crozier, Spotsylvania County Virginia Records.
7. Will of Richard Hill, (King and Queen County: Records Concerning 18th Century Persons, p. 333).
Researched by Blanton Family Historians
Compiled by Deborah Blanton McCoy
Copyright 2002 Blanton
Family Historians
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